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Newspaper

The Dillon Herald

Location

Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1911

Page

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Wreck of Teachers' Special Leaves Ten Dead

Eleven total dead reported after a Pennsylvania Railroad wreck near Martin's Creek New Jersey yesterday. Eight burned, three fatally injured, several seriously hurt as Utica New Jersey teachers' special from Utica to Washington collided on the Belvidere Delaware division. The line reopened today. Charles Person conductor and Walter Vance engineer among the dead. remaining injured transported to hospitals. explosion blamed on gas tank ignition in dining car. Crowd gathers in Utica as rescue and relief efforts continue.

Boston Utica N. J Belvidere-Delaware Pennsylvania Railroad Martin's Creek Eleanor Rutherford Maxton Hospital Walter Vance Trenton Charles Person Stroudsburg Augusta Lyte F. L. Sheppard Pennsylvanian Railroad Jersey City Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Belvidere Harry Francis Titusville Atudent LaFayette College Cummings Delaware Unckawanna and Western Utca Fiveaenra Easton

Keep Your Money at Home Says Dillon Herald

The Dillon Herald urges residents to spend locally urging that buying printed matter and other goods at home keeps schools churches taxes and roads funded. It cites a local printer and argues citizens should support community enterprises, warning against copious purchases in other cities. The piece calls for progressive, cooperative local citizenship and warns those unwilling to contribute to move elsewhere.

Columbia Florence Charleston Nia Herald Dillon South Carolina Be & Citizen

County Fair Meeting Call From Dillon Union and Board of Trade

Letters from the Dillon Farmers Union and the Dillon Board of Trade urge a joint May meeting to discuss organizing a county fair. Arch M Bethea and A D B Jordan invite farmers and business leaders to assemble at the courthouse on May 13 and 14 to plan cooperation and exhibits for a potential county fair in Dillon County.

Board OF Trade and County Farmers’ Union Barmern” Union Board of ‘Trade May Laseh Dillon County Dillon Farmer's Union Dillon Board of Trade Jeer Dilton Par Union Pully Farmers Union Dion Dillon &. C Dillon Hoard ‘of Trade Citi Dillon Board of ‘Trade County Farmers’ Union Court House Farmers’ Union A. D B. Jordan Pri Bethea Herald The

Closing Exercises and Sermon Schedule Announced

Annual sermon on Sunday May 14 at 8 30 p m led by Rev Flegler with other services for primary, intermediate and advance departments on May 1 17 and 18 at the A M E Church in Sumter All are urged to attend with exercises starting promptly at 6 10 p m Prof R C Collier of Hamer to deliver the annual address at the closing event

F. Flegler Mt Pingah A. Michureh Sumter R. C. Collier Hamer A. M. EB

Mystery of Pullman car naming explained

J D Ferguson for the Pullman Company told the State Board of Tax Commissioners that there is no single namer earning high pay to name Pullman cars. He described varied methods with some cars named after flowers and others from an ancient Egyptian line, while some namings are random.

Indianapolis News State Board of Tax Commissioners J. D. Ferguson Pullman Company

Taylor Jacksons Wed in Parkton Union by Judge McRae

Taylor and Mise Isa Taylor wed Sunday in Parkton with Judge McRae officiating. Mr H G Jackson, son of Mr Jack, and the bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs H F Taylor, are warmly regarded by many friends who wish them a long, happy life. TP Sloan spent a day in Parkton that week on tualneos.

H. G. Jackson Mise Isa Taylor McRae TP Sloan Parkton N.C

Invitation extended for Bryan to visit Dillon this spring or summer

A Dubious invitation, endorsed by Maj or Hargrove and the town board, asks Hon J Bryan to visit Dillon in the upcoming spring or summer. Nebraskan friend J E Bulerbe says Bryan would be welcomed, with notice to Dillon citizens once Bryan replies.

Hargrove Bryan Dillon Déllerbe Bryat Dilton

Eastern Carolina Good Roads Formed To Build Poo Dee Bridge

A Mars Bluff gathering of business leaders formed the Eastern Carolina Good Roads Association to push a causeway or bridge across the Pee Dee River near Mars Bluff. A seven member committee was named to survey the route and coordinate eastern county support, with officers Joseph W. McCown as president and Henry M. Husbands as secretary treasurer. The group plans a visit to Marion and other points on the east side to rally local cooperation for the project.

Florence Mars Bluff Kerry Mesare Wiliam Barringer Williaw Willing J. Archie Muldrow T. Biker Haynesworth James D. Evans Pee Dee Bridge Woc Husbands Eastern Carolina Good Roads Association Joseph W. McCown Henry M. Husbands Carolin Great Poo Dee River Mars Bluff Ferry Carolina Frank M. Rogers Ulaniulation Marion Henry H. Hug Vands William R Beringer J. Wilda Waltaen James 8. Gibson E. P. Douglas Perry Yenter

Irish Horse Traders Gather for Durial Services

A 500-strong O'Hara clan gathering in Irish countryside observed annual Durial services with six clan members buried in Oaklind and Wert cemeteries. The Immaculate Conception church hosted prayers with a three-horse funeral procession and large floral tributes. Local notables from Latta and Mullins attended, highlighting clan wealth and regional ties amid a somber funeral event.

Athinté Latta Mandan Furman Lane Ann Mulling ‘Phureday Wight Allen John Miller Rowland Weeton Thoreday G. Dackenn O. ¢ Webater Marion J. Bo McCutcheon Burtheny F Rute Ebeneuzer T. Hulon Marion Wom Herrive Billott Max Jeine Marion Friie Mr. Jackeon Tuilon

Rebels Agree On Terms Formulate Contention To Be Presented

The Mexican insurgents and provisional government leaders meet in El Paso to discuss terms for peace envoys. Madero Sr and Suarez attend as advisers while Francisco Madero Jr and other leaders push for cabinet seats for insurgent allies amid reports of possible resistance or new elections.

el Pano Tex Fercely Potitland Federation Gomez Franciser Madero Joke Mine Suarez Francises Madero Bajal Federation of Peace Conahon Carabajal Ataney Mrantff Ben Obrejon Wior Carabajal Insur Serto Senor Caraba Ding Diaz Taz

Bond Issue Vote Sparks School Plan and Casualties

Voters approve a $46,000 bond for a new school building by a 2 to 1 margin amid low turnout. Trustees plan construction on a vacant lot in front of the present site, with debate over site location and a single superintendent for two schools. A dispatch reports Arthur, a former Canute resident, killed at Casas Grandes. another note lists Arthur’s name with locomotive engineers.

Arthur Canute Arun Porgy Ter Columbis Casas Grandes Moreh Kelly Arthur Farmers Olstepia Avenue Columbia

Marion Man Dies in the Philippine Islands

A cablegram received in Marion reports the death in the Philippines of Eugene Bethea, a former Marion resident who served as a soldier and later stayed in the islands after his enlistment. He was the eldest son of F Bethea and left many friends in Marion.

Marion Philip-ine Islands Kegene Bethea Philippines Bathes Tsle Bethea Delig F. ¥. Bethea

Prince A Cement Worker Disowned by Archduke Lover Affair

In Northamptom Pennsylvania on April 29 residents found Joseph Zmunekovey living quietly among them, believed eccentric for his slow manner, actually a Polar prince disowned by Archduke Zane skovsky. While at the University of Warsaw he wed a woman older than him, prompting his father’s estrangement. The prince, an only child, is said to be worth about $1,000,000 in Europe and hopes to marry, as all aunts and uncles are childless.

Northamptom Joseph Zmunekovey Archduke Zaneskovsky Joseph —Zsauskovsky Europe

Railroad route promise cheers Mullins and relief for Horry region

Amid confused reports locals hear of a possible railroad line reroute bringing relief to Mullins and Horry. They discuss a line across the river near Gallivant's, with expectations of revived trade and reduced hardship, though details remain uncertain as railroad officials stay reticent.

Piper Plays Morning Wakeup Note Gone Wrong

In a coastal seaport area a piper employed to wake residents by playing daily missed the weekday routine after a late Saturday night. The Army Master from a nearby fort admonished him about the fourth commandment. the piper replied with a stubborn, garbled retort.

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Pennsylvania Road Arch M. Bethea Farmer Pres Tinton Dillon Colored Institute Geo. H. Flogier Prin. P Taylor-Jackson Havan Hridgh Attrast Ihn Iver Hughwy O'Hare Athinta Hs Cutom Pick Peace Commissioners Mundero Mez Anid Sus Y Witte Hugene Bethea Prince Mullinp S&s B. Curry Ariel Allison Mulling Horry Gallivant Sie Horry Tolke Mullins Inne
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