Bank of Little Rock Opens Amid Local Prosperity
Little Rock forms Bank of Little Rock with capital of 20000 dollars. J S Thompson elected president and J W Hamer vice president. Directors include T C Sherwood M S Britt and others. Town boasts rich farmland, high rents, and active farming profits. A nearby wreck damages storefronts but no lives lost.
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Bank of
Little Rock
Tha P
J. S. Thompson
J. W. Hamer
North and South Carolina Railroad
J. W Hamer
T. C. Sherwood
M. S. Britt
D. W. Bethea
T. B. Huggins
J. E. Norton
L. A. Manning
South Carolina
Marlboro
Kim Stackhouse
Marion Dislc
Near Here
Sandenie
BE. Stackhouse
Law And The Lady Court Story From The Newark Star
Former Judge Beasly retells a tale to illustrate a woman's unreasonableness. Pat Finnigan is summoned for jury duty and, each morning, his wife scolds him for going to court. After three days in the same suit, she bars him with a rolling pin, insisting no courting and to change clothes.
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Beasly
Public Service Railway Company
Newark Star
Pat Finnigan
Pat
Local Firms File Certificates Of Incorporation
Secretary of State issues certificates of incorporation for The J.S. Thomson Company and The Schaffer Company with listed incorporators. Also beginning business with Little Rock Cash Store Little Rock Grocery A B Bethea store and M B Izeman store.
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Little Rock Grocery
A. B. Bethea
M. & B. Izeman
Announcement of T A Dillon and J Manning Senate bids
The text notes T A Dillon is a candidate for the State Senate under Democratic party rules and J Manning also announces candidacy for the Senate at the request of many friends.
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Senate
J. Mr. Manning
Local Democrats Nominate Dillon County Officials and Candidates
The friends of Dr Wadel Stackhouse announce him as a candidate to the rules governing the Democratic primary. R P Ham er Jr is profiled as fit for the office of Senator Dillon County and Preston L Bethea announces candidacy for the Dillon County House of Representatives subject to Democratic primary rules.
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Wadel Stackhouse
State Senate
R P Hamer, Jr
Dillon County
House of Representatives
Preston. L. Bethea
F. Stephens
Didate
F.M
W. McInness
J. W. Rowland
J. Frank Bethea
Friends of
Robi
Rogers
Dillon
Democratic Party
H. McRae
W. H. Breeden
T. T. Moody
Allen
Candidate for Dillon County Clerk of Court
Jack R. Watson announces his candidacy for Clerk of Court in Dillon County. He pledges to abide by Democratic primary rules and to support the nominees thereof.
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Dillon County
Jack R. Watson
Bethea Declares Candidacy for Dillon County Clerk
John C Bethea announces his candidacy for Clerk of Court Dillon County under the Democratic Party rules. The filing follows Democratic Primary regulations with support from Bethea’s friends who endorse his bid.
Candidate announcements for Dillon County Sheriff race
Local notices show multiple figures including J Dudley Haselden F M Page Joe M Bass and John B Hamer announcing candidacy for Sheriff of Dillon County. The statements pledge to abide by Democratic party rules and seek support from residents as the Peoples candidate. Vernie Lane also enters the race as a Democratic contender.
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Dillon
John B. Hamer
Dislon County
Democratic Party
Vernie Lane
Dillon County
Joe P. Lane
G. R. Williams
Treasurer Announcement From EC Allen
A candidate for treasurer declares intent to run in an honest manner, asserting residency and integrity. The message emphasizes straightforward service and commitment to the office.
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Uhereby
Allen
Dillon County Democratic primary candidacy notices
A collection of campaign pleas announcing candidates for Dillon County offices. Names include W McInness for Treasurer, S D Jordan for Supervisor, J W Rowland for Supervisor, J Frank Bethea for Supervisor, 5S W Jackson for County Supervisor, R K Hayes for Supervisor, David Miller for Superintendent of Education, Joe P Lane for Superintendent, Robi Rogers for Superintendent, Pete G Bruce for Auditor, H McRae, PF T McLellan for Auditor, T L Bass, H Sedberry, W H Breeden for Probate Judge, Elihu Muldrow for Probate Judge, all pledging to abide by Democratic primary rules.
Fearless Peace Officer Remains Calm in Wild Room
A Kansas City Journal anecdote recalls a fearless Western officer who faced a locked room with a cowboy armed with a six shooter and dynamite. The officer chose restraint, telling the cowboy to sleep it off, noting that fearlessness can blur judgment.
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Kansas
Hades
City Journal
Twain’s Thanksgiving Turkey Prank in Nevada Boardinghouse
Mark Twain, while in Nevada, faced prankish boardinghouse jokes from fellow residents at Virginia City. They enlisted the landlady and served him a wooden turkey leg at dinner, prompting Twain to quip that the fowl was the tenderest morsel he’d struck in months.
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Mark Twain
Nevada
Virginia City Enterprise
Detroit Free Press
Virginia City
Mr. Clemens
Candidate Seeks Probate Judge Post for Dillon County
A. K. Parhan announces candidacy for probate judge of Dillon County saying his lifelong book work makes him well qualified. He pledges to perform the duties with credit to himself and honor to the new county.
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Dillon Country
A. K. Parhan
Dillon County Coroner Candidate Pledges The Public
Voters are urged to consider W Clarence McKenzie and B F Gasq in the Dillon County Democratic primary for Coroner. The letters emphasize adherence to Democratic rules and pledge to discharge duties to the best ability, noting W M Taylor as a noted local citizen with a missing arm.
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Dillon County
Aeat
B.F. Gasq
Dillon County Candidate Rules Clarified
A local notice outlines campaign rules for Dillon county candidates, detailing eligibility and filing requirements. The document references Allen and other named officials while specifying deadlines and process steps for compliant candidacy.
Dillon County Sets March Primaries For Local Elections
Dillon County Democratic Executive Committee ordered two primaries for March 15 and 29 with campaign schedule set and election managers named. Candidates’ assessments ranged from 5 to 25 dollars. managers to receive per diem and poll mileage. pledges due by noon March 5 as ballot boxes ready March 12.
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Dillon County
Executive Committee
Herald
Democratic Executive Committee
Mills
Hamer
Little Rock
Latta
Dillon
W. Ellis Bethea
D. M Dew
T. W. Berry
Watson
McDanie Daniel McDuffie
Jas McLeliat
F. Watkins
Cavalry
Jno. Lev
Murdoch Moody
KE. McQueen
Gin House
Lamar Watson
Stephen Turbeville
Dillon Herald Runs Two Columns of Announcements
In Dillon County South Carolina the Dillon Herald published two full columns of announcements last week, highlighting the abundance of notices and notices. The piece notes North Carolina had many candidates, while Dillon stands out with its dense display.
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North Carolina
Dillon
S. C
Dillon Herald
Civic League Initiates Town Clean Up Campaign
The Mayor and Town Council met with the Civic League to plan a general town cleaning and improvements. A week starting March 7 is set for the cleanup with residents urged to tidy premises and merchants to dispose of waste paper. City carts will haul trash from the town to improve health and living conditions.
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League
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M. Manning
John C. Bethea
J. Dudley Haselden
Joe M. Bass
S. D. Jordan
T. J. Walker
W. Jackson
R. K. Hayes
David Miller
Pete G. Bruce
PF. T. McLellan
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R. A. Brunson, Sr
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