Dispute Over County Line Survey and Dismissal
The survey of the amended New County division lines proceeds from Latta toward Pages Mill with plans to complete by midweek. Commissioner Mace orders Old County surveyor Mr Beatty dismissed, though he persisted at Latta with New County surveyor Hamby. governor will order an election within twenty days and the vote must occur within sixty days of order.
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New County
Wires
Beatty
Old County
Latta
Pages Mill
Mace
Hamby
Exoneration Letter Clarifies County Boundary Error
A 1909 exchange shows A. E. Legare replying to J. M. Johnson Jr. about the New County calculation mistake. Legare insists he did not blame others and seeks vindication, noting a governor’s inquiry and regional road order remarks amid Orangeburg and Calhoun County tensions.
Enjoyable Smokers Spark Dillon Chamber Talk of Towns Growth
Two-score Dillon Chamber of Commerce members enjoyed a Friday night smoker in the Council chamber. Excerpts praised Dillon’s future prospects with talk of a new county, railroad, electric cable to Rockingham Shoals, and a cotton compress. Bennettsville reports note a Gibson to Dillon line with regular schedules, potential through-trunk status to Georgetown, and planned connections with Laurinburg and Bennettsville. Two Florida magnates involved in Gibson Laurinburg rail project visited, signaling imminent construction and regional development.
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Dillon Chamber of Commerce
Council Chamber
Dillon
Rockingham Shoals
Bennettsville
New North and South Carolina
Gibson
McColland Clio
South Carolina
Marion
Georgetown
Tennessee
Virginia
West Virginia
Atlantic
Seaboard
Atlantic Coast Line
Laurinburg
N.C
D. C
Charlotte
Wilmington
Messrs
Wade and
Flynn
Florida
Gibson and Laurinburg
Calhoun Advance Cheers Dillon for New County
The Calhoun Advance at St Mathews lauds Dillon supporters in their bid for a new upper Marion county. It praises their pluck and energy, cites improvements to roads from home rule, and urges success as the new county gains front rank status. It notes Calhoun citizens’ sympathy and no regrets over their own home rule investment.
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Marion County
Calhoun Advance
St. Mathews
Calhoun County
Dillon
New County
Calhoun
Monument unveiling for Sov Frank Arnette at Pleasant Hill
Woodmen announce the unveiling of a monument to Sov Frank L Arnette by Centenary Camp No 230 W O W at Pleasant Hill Church on April 11 at 3 30 PM The public especially Woodmen are invited R L McCormac Hamer S C Clerk 3 11 09
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Sov
Frank L. Arnette
Pleasant Hill Church
R. L. McCcormac
Hamer
S. C. Clerk
Kara Linen Envelopes Drive Popularity at Herald Book Store
The Herald Book Store reports growing demand for Kara Linen envelopes, with customers lining up to purchase in stores. Demand reflects strong interest in high quality stationery products amid a busy shopping period.
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Herald Book Store
Rethie Peti
Wake Up Man Advertise and Keep Your Copy Alive
A call to change dull advertising habits. The piece urges modernizing campaigns and prompts readers to punch up their hits, drive attention, and publish more dynamic copy rather than clinging to old methods that fail to reach audiences.
Do You Call This a Square Deal
The South Atlantic Life Insurance Company of Richmond Va began soliciting in Marion County and pledged to invest all net premiums received from that community on satisfactory real estate security. They reportedly loaned policy holders in Marion County nearly $3 for every $1 of premiums received, plus covering death claims taxes and operating expenses. Observers note this appears to keep money at home and other life insurers are starting similar policies.
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South Atlantic Life Insurance Company
Richmond
Marion County
Wrongfully Imprisoned Pardoned After Raleigh Sentence
After twelve years in Raleigh penitentiary Arch B Norton was pardoned by Governor Kitchen for the murder of Jesse Tolar near Red Springs. Tom White confessed on his dying bed that Norton was innocent, prompting the pardon. Norton, now in McColl with his son Ed, received good treatment from prison staff.
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Raleigh
Arch B. Norton
Kitchen
Mr. Norton
Tom White
Jesse Tolar
Red Springs
White
Norton
McColl
Local Notes From Free State News
Mrs J W Rowland visits sister in Little Rock. Mr and Mrs M J Fencegan of Clio arrive to see relatives. Miss Lallie Rogers ill this week. Mrs S W Jackson and daughter Lacy visit J S Hayes home. Mr and Mrs H T Berry of Mallory pass through en route to Buck Swamp relatives. J F Easterling of Sellers visits sister Roy Bethea yesterday. Cor.
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M. J. Fencegan
Clio
S. W. Jackson
Miss Lacy
Dillon
J. S Hayes
H. T. Berry
Mallory
Buck Swamp
J. F. Easterling
Sellers
Roy Bethea
Cor
Magistrates urged to display commissions and sign roll
Important to magistrates. Law requires them to exhibit commissions and sign the roll of magistrates and constables kept in the Clerk of Court's office. Failure to comply may affect auditing of their salary claims.
Dillon White Democratic Club to elect officers March 19
A meeting of the White Democratic Club of Dillon Town is called for March 19 at 8 o clock to elect a new Secretary and Chairman and to transact other business as may come before it. W. T. Bethea, Chairman. A. J. Cottingham, Secy.
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Democratic Club
Dillon
W. T. Bethea
A. J.C. Cottingham
Secy
Tobacco Flues Offer From Rogers and Williams
Tobacco growers are urged to note that after March 15 they will be ready to make all kinds of tobacco flues. Prices will be as low as the lowest and workmanship and material are guaranteed. It will pay to see them before buying. Latta, South Carolina.
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Rogers & Williams
Marion County Court Term Convening March 22 1909
Notice that the Spring term of the Court of Common Pleas for Marion County will convene at Marion on Monday March 22 1909 at 10 a.m. O.D. Miles.
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Court of Common Pleas
Marion County
Marion
F. Miles
Washington Letter on Constitution Reform and Inauguration Debate
The piece argues for moving the presidential inauguration from March to December to align with a new Congress, noting constitutional hurdles. It highlights figures like Secretary Cor telyou and discusses U S China relations, rail electrification, and political maneuvering around Congress chairmanships.
Harriman Rumor Sparks Talk of Rail System Dive
A report claims Harriman is taking a vacation while suspicions rise that he is divesting the railroad system. A speaker suggests Roosevelt would be safe in Africa or Oyster Bay, yet warns the Ex-President could relay the tale to Kentucky or Tennessee.
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Treasury
George Bruce Cortelyou
United States
Washington
Cleveland
McKinley
Roosevelt
The
Harriman
Africa
Oyster Bay
Kentucky
Tenmessee
List of Jurors for Second Week March 29 1909 Court Common Pleas
Jurors listed for the second week starting March 29 1909 in the Court Common Pleas include Arch Sanderson Carmichael A G Wise Wahee J W Braswell Marion G F Haselden Kirby Wison Snipes Marion Jno C Godbold Kirby W Kk Bethea Kirby H L McDonald Manning R Proctor Manning W B Carmichael Carmichael K P Wall Rowell Hayes Bethea R Winstead Reaves T L Dill Wahee T J Walker Carmichael G W Leath Harleesville C D Newton Bethea D J Gales Hillsboro Richard McRae Brittons Neck J R Love Moody Hiliard Rogers Hillsboro R S Moody Moody G D Johnson Reaves Curtis Rogers Hillsboro H W Weatherford Kirby J Oliver Jones Hillsboro M L Barfield Hillsboro C R Haggie Reaves J A Hamer Reaves J C Brown Wahee J E Woodberry Woodberry R S Moore Manning M W Fowler Reaves J W Jones Brittons Neck
Card of Thanks for Our Little Daughter
We express heartfelt thanks to those kind and thoughtful during our recent illness and death. Those who remembered us in our bereavement will have a warm spot in our hearts. Mr. and Mrs. Max Fass.
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Max Fass
Furniture ads and piano sales offer by Bracey agent
Classified notice advertising bedroom suites mattresses chairs bed springs matting rugs and other furniture items plus pianos. Call before purchasing. Agent W C Bracey. Dated 3 4 31.
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W.C. Bracey, Agt
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Congress
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