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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1911
Page
4
The Dillon Herald announces subscription rates of 1.50 per year or 75 cents for six months with 15 cents per month for under six months. Advertising rates available on application. Obituary sketches and personal cards incur line charges. Communications may be rejected unless real names accompany submissions.
TDALLON, 8. C., JULY 13, tort What a man learns is important, but what he can do, and what he is, is still more important. Men should do with time what they do with water-use it while it lasts. The water may ultimately give out, and time certainly will. Champ Clark says the man who doesn't vote is not a good citizen, but that doesn't mean that because Man votes twice he is a still bet ter citizen. aie Whatever in life is'rth doing is worth doing wand what is bot worth doing should be left un done, Therfworld is already no full one completed lives and halt completed work.
A man named Orr left Charlotte for New York City last Monday afternoon pushing a wheelbarrow under contract to complete the trek. The stunt promises wide press coverage along the route. The writer notes a warmer hometown sentiment for the barnyard wheelbarrow pusher over a cross country version.
In Eddyville Kentucky on July 8 the state executed James Buckner, the first inmate under a new electrocution law. Prison physician R H Moss, attempting to feel Buckner’s pulse while current ran, narrowly escaped fatal shock after ignoring warnings. Buckner had murdered a police officer in Lebanon, Kentucky.
In Spartanburg on July 3, two women who had given exact funeral instructions died the same day. One named minister and pallbearers, arranged transport and burial at Cedar Springs. the other requested no white casket and a white robe, naming her undertaker and relatives to be present. Both chose their funeral plans in detail and died within a short span. The Herald issue also notes Hon. W. J. Bryan’s speech The Prince of Peace and comments on its value to readers.
The Columbia State notes Felder of dispensary fame is the hero of a novel titled Satan Sanderson and cites many who view his life as a dramatic real world counterpart with a satanic alternate.
The piece argues that Washington, while revered, could lie and dodge taxes. It contends that sober, practical men should not deify him as flawless, acknowledging human weaknesses yet praising his country service and overall noble impact.
A brief item notes Mr Prack Orr of Charlotte pushing a wheelbarrow as a notable local moment. the Monroe Enquirer columns reflect on widespread wheelbarrow imagery across newspapers with mixed commentary and varied demonstrations of effort.
A distressed report outlines the alleged 12 year old New York City case of William Kelpert from 64 Woodward Avenue claiming kidnapping near Grand Street Flushing. The youth recounts coerced travel to Newton Creek, abuse, and coerced earnings to support two men and a “Buck” figure, with police noting limited corroboration.
Wanbinging Post reports strong Canadian outrage at lynching while affirming respect for lawful process. Citizens call for upholding due process as an essential safeguard in cross border tensions.
Andrew Shearer, a Montreal solicitor, laments that lynching is unknown in Canada while admitting shocks from crimes in the South. He notes Brit ish legal tradition shapes public restraint and asserts crowds never attack accused killers. the law must run its course. He finds it astonishing that lawlessness occurs in parts of the United States.
John D. Rockefeller, president of the Standard Oil Company, visited the Broad Way offices in New York. The meeting with directors and attorneys focused on reorganizing to comply with the Sherman anti trust act, with a plan reportedly agreed and likely to be acted on in weeks. Rockefeller appeared in good health and as sharp as ever in handling complex business issues.
Mrs J Ho Williamson of 104 E Front St Florence says Dean's Kidney Pills relieved her headaches backache and urinary troubles after months of pain she now enjoys health. Doan's Kidney Pills sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents.
Stolen L Moore store Crusader bicycle with extra pedals and black frame. Reward offered to return to Hector Buie Dillon. Also listed are bean prices per bag and shipments from New Bern to Elm City Lumber Co with agent contacts.Citadel scholarship notices announce a vacant military college scholarship via examination August 1 1911 and session start September 20 1911 with programs in engineering and sciences and War Department designation.
Saleeby's Beef Market announces meat price reductions starting Saturday July 5. After prior price increases, the market now offers lower meat prices and a Chicago expert cutter to ensure finer beef cuts. The shop pledges courteous service and urges past patrons to continue supporting them. The ad also notes an owner must identify and pay for a gentleman's watch before surrender. Housing and other notices appear after.
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