20 Jul 1911
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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1911
Page
1
A reported monster shark near Charleston harbor drew boats and officials into a tense chase as crews described a twenty-foot sea predator. Witnesses said the giantfish towed a seine boat before the line tore free, leaving harbor hands wary of future encounters.
Reading through a flood of readable items from Marion County, the piece notes visiting relatives and church services plus a major rail plan. It discusses a proposed North and South Carolina railway extension toward Britton’s Neck and the Dee River, with state officials delaying an amendment due to required notices. Also included are social visits, baptisms scheduled at Oak Dale church, and local crops looking fine after recent rain.
Reports note good health for a local seer with no sickness. Farmers start curing live tobacco this year. G McKenzie finished a tare in a week. A meeting at Mine Grove church ended Sunday with good attendance. Arch McIntyre of Dillon stayed briefly in the area. J B Stephens plans a trip to New York. Rumor says wedding bells soon for a bachelor friend.
Peges Mill Notes records Miss Allie Gappins of Chadbourn visiting Miss Clara Powell and Miss Lizie Powell, with Miss Mabel Gasane, after time with Father Murden before returning to Marion. Mr and Mrs Walter Arnette spent Sunday with Miss Wille Rogers and Miss Ella Ford. Miss Townsend visited relatives near Gad evil e and Walter Word and wife, plus Sister Flora and Mr Temple, traveled to Dillon on business last Wednesday. The Temple family swatted return from Weigh tvie Beach with the rest of the family.
Weather conditions and crop prospects dominate the county report from Marorg on July 1. Corn looks fair to good, cotton is irregular and mostly young, and a sand storm plus failed wind leases forced substantial second plantings. Dry weather pushes cotton yield well below average, with only two-thirds to three-fourths of an average crop possible even in ideal late-fall conditions.
A Washington letter praises J B Swearingen of South Carolina as a strong Senate candidate. The remark notes Swearingen’s vigor, integrity, and potential to win by direct vote or legislative selection if nominated. Lieut and Mrs Stackhouse visit Dr and Mrs Stackhouse. Stackhouse expected to be ordered to sea soon.
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