Governor Grants Amendments To New County Lines
The governor of South Carolina approves amendments to the proposed New County line near Latta and Little Pee Dee River. Surveyors are ordered to proceed, with the final report due soon. The amended area covers 141 miles and adjusts 402 square miles, setting timelines for election within 60 days after order. Governor Ansel suspends the dispute, allowing the creation of the new county as amended.
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Welsh
Dillon
Pages Mills
Latta
Anselmus
State of
South Carolina
Executive Department
Marion County
Little Pee Dee River
North Carolina
Sur
Columbia
A.D
M. P. Ansel
Young Man Electrocuted at Marion Power Plant
In Marion on March 4 a young white fireman named Cady Young was fatally electrocuted at the light and water company power house. He touched live wires at the switchboard and 2300 volts went through him, killing him instantly. The coroner’s inquest returned a verdict in line with the facts, and his funeral was held at three this afternoon. He had only moved to Marion last September from Avoca Iowa and had married Miss Cook three months prior.
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Marion
the Light and Water Company
Cady Young
Mr. Young
Avoca
Iowa
Young
Cook
Tobacco Flues Offered By Rogers and Williams
Tobacco growers are notified that after March 15 Rogers and Williams of Latta South Carolina will be prepared to make all kinds of tobacco flues. Prices are low and workmanship and material are guaranteed. It will pay to see them before buying.
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Rogers & Williams
Great Races at Dillon Meet on March 30
Dillon Driving Association prepares for its March 30 meet featuring the stake race among Alfonso, Dan P., and Belle of Darlington. The event opens the 1909 season with top horses, strong purses, and a track being refined for a premier showcase.
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Dillon Driving Association
Alfonso
Dan P
Belle
Darlington
Belle of
Bennettsville
Dillon
Kara Linen Envelopes Boost Sales at The Herald Book Store
The Herald Book Store reports strong demand for Kara Linen envelopes as buyers seek premium stationery. Local shoppers praise quality and variety, fueling steady sales growth and repeat visits to the store.
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Herald Book Store
Marriage at the Mill in Buck Swamp area
On March 9 at 9 30 P M Willie Hulon of Buck Swamp and Betsy Hulon of Dillon wed at the bride’s cousin Jonnie Hulon home. The couple received best wishes for a long life of happiness. The writer notes upcoming weddings and praises the Herald and its readers.
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Willie Hulon
Buck Swamp
Betsy Hulon
Dillon
W H. Cook
N.P
Jonnie Hulon
the Herald
Writ Wisner
Fass in trouble over mail fraud conviction in Florence
Dillonites were shocked to learn that David H. Fass formerly of Dillon was convicted in the Florence Federal Court for illegally using the mails. He received one year and one day in prison and a $200 fine. An appeal was planned with newly discovered evidence to be introduced outlining that the case may be viewed differently.
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David H. Fass
Dillon
Mr. Fass
H. Whitcover
Georgetown
Fass
Constitutional Kickers and the Pee Dee County Bid
A poetic plea laments a local push by Buck Swamp brigade to form a new county in the Pee Dee region. The verse warns of possible jail or courthouse if dissenters stay silent, urging residents to stay calm while imagining a future county by and by.
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Buck Swamp Brigade
Pee Dee
Swartzman Indicted On Bankruptcy Asset Concealment
Marion March 3 It was reported that true bills were found by a United States grand jury in Florence against D Swartzman for concealing assets and purgery in connection with his Marion Department Store bankruptcy. Bond set at 2500 for each charge. Trials likely at next U S court session in Charleston.
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Marion, Mch
D. Swartzman
United States Grand Jury
Florence
Marion
Schwartzman
Graham Block
Bishopville
Mordecai & Gadsden and Rutledge & Hagood
Charleston
Swartzman
Messrs. Mullins
J. W. Johnson
Marion Bar
United States Court
Fatal Wheel Accident Links Livery Driver to Child Deaths
Charlie Ivey, once a livery stable operator in Dillon and later Lumberton, faced a string of misfortunes including dying horses and wrecks. While transporting a family, runaway horses pulled a wheel free from the wagon, fatally injuring a child and wounding another. Ivey was arrested for criminal carelessness as he blamed fate for the tragedy.
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Charlie Ivey
Dillon
Lumberton
McColl
Ioey
Ivey
Oak Grove School Honor Roll for February
Oak Grove school publishes February honor roll listing Mattie Love Claudia Harper Lacy Lundy Sadie Hayes Nannie Love Billy Love as top students for the month.
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Oak Grove School
Mattie Love
Claudia Harper
Lacy Lundy
Sadie Hayes
Nannie Love
Billy Love
Also Mentioned on This Page
Young Man
Marion Light and Water Plant
D. H. Fass
Fass Toggery Co
Constitutional Kickers
New County
U. S
Court i ‘Common Pleas
B. F. Allen Moody
A. W. Church
Hillsboro Marion
J. H. Lambert
M. C. Lane Moody
G. F. Elvington
Hillsboro
H. B. Harrington Reaves
S. J. Braswell
Manning J. S. Bruce Moody
R. B. McEachern Carmichael
W. J. Stone
Harleesville
M. M. Culbreth
Carmichael H. P. Reaves Reaves
H. C. Finkles
J. B. Ammons
W. P. Smith
Brittons Neck
J. E. Pace
J. W. Haselden Kirby
J. B. Hayes
Bethea
C. M
C. W. Rogers Marion
M.S. Britt Harriesville
W. L. Hewitt
Marion C. L. Gibson
LeGette
G. R. Hayes Hillsboro
J. O. Rogers
Reaves Henry Berry Moody
Christenburg Carmichael Seidl
Hamer Mill
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