Woodbury Election Dispute Draws In A 19th Century Controversy
Capt. Sellers refutes Mr Johnson in a heated letter to the News and Courier, recounting Brittons Neck and Woodbury petitions from 1895 1896 and alleging political manipulation and misrepresentation in the long running Woodbury Brittons Neck elections affair. He defends his own signed contributions and cites Marion Star and News and Courier files to dispute Johnsons criticisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sellers
Johnson
Woodbury
Britton
News
Ad Courier
Dillon
News and Courier
Mr. Johnson
Marion
Woodbury Township
Huntton's Neck
Marion Star
Britton's Neck
the Star
Horry
Britton’s Neck
Jas. D. Montgomery
Luther Clark
Mark Stackhouse
The
Ipse
Dixit
D. W. McLaurin
Brittons Neck
Johngen
Johnson Mildy
Tom
Court House
Doings on R. R. No. 3 and local updates
Readers celebrate the new railroad and courthouse access while reporting good oat prospects and progress in cotton chopping. Updates note Captain Arch Sinclair’s improving health, Mrs. B. T. Rogers and Mrs. Daniel Cottingham’s recoveries, visits to Hebron, and community moves including Mr. Proctor’s punctual visits and changes in rural carriers, with thanks to Mr. Allen and Mr. Jen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arch Sinclair
C. M. Proctor
Hamer
Sinclair's Cross Roads
Proctor
Accident on Work Train Kills Captain Guy
Captain Guy in charge of a work train on a trestle over the Little Pee Dee was fatally injured when a heavy draw chain broke. The chain struck him in the abdomen as the scraper was moved into position. He was rushed to Highsmiths hospital in Fayetteville and remained in serious condition with internal injuries several days after the incident Friday morning.
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Guy
Little, Pee Dee
Coast Line
BL M. Badger
Highsmiths Hospital
Fayetteville
Capt Guy Dies After Sudden Illness in Dillon
Capt Canty Guy, about 39 and unmarried, died Monday at Highsmill's Tospieut after a brief illness. Medical staff had little hope from the start. death resulted from hemorrhages in the abdominal cavity. He was raised near Fayetteville where his parents still reside, and had recently come to Dillon, leaving friends shocked by his sudden death.
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Dillon
Guy
Highsmill
Fayetteville
Capt
Change of Trustees for Dillon Graded Schools Appointed
Dr. W Stackhouse and A B Jordan named trustees to succeed R P Stackhouse and J W King whose terms expired May 1. A J C Cottingham reappointed for another term. Board notes the school has prospered and is in splendid condition financially and otherwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Stackhouse
A. B. Jordan
Dillon Graded Schools
Messrs. R- P. Stackhouse
J. W. King
A. J.C. Cottingham
Died in Maple Dots area longtime residents pass away
Mrs. Manthie Calder aged about seventy five died Monday night from heart trouble while sitting with a neighbor. She is survived by several sons and daughters and was buried at Huron cemetery on Wednesday. Mr. Charlie Norton, about fifty, died Friday evening after years of partial paralysis and a week in bed. He left a widow and was buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery on Saturday. Rev. W W. Tucker visited the area last week along with Mr. J D Dove of Rockfish and Mr. G C Jackson of Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manthie Calder
Huron
Charlie Norton
Pleasant Grove
W W. Tucker
J.D. Dove
Rockfish
N. C
GC. T. Jackson
Dillon
Simon
For Sale Registered Berkshire Boar at One Year
A one year old registered Berkshire boar in excellent condition is for sale. Apply to Maple Dairy. Dillon Herald priced at 1.50 dollars per year.
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Maple Dairy
Washington Letter Recaps Tariff Debate and Trade Shifts
The Republican push to reform tariff schedules faces critique for lacking clear change from the Dingley plan. State Department work begins to readjust trade relations globally after the new tariff law, outlining terminations and new treaties with Germany France Italy Spain Portugal and Holland. The piece notes Taft’s selection as summer home headliner on the North Shore, cites famed authors as former residents, and describes War College officers touring Civil War battlefields as part of military study.
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State Department
United States
Germany
Italy
Holland
France
Spain
Portugal
Roosevelt
Army
Army War College
War Department
General Grant
Fredericksburg
Wilderness
Petersburg
Richmond
The
War College
Virginia
International Law Views and Naval Enlistments
The article notes 25,000 naval enlistments projected for the next fiscal year with outfits provided upon enlistment and a $1,294,000 budget for clothing. It also records Senator Aldrich's push for broader economy measures. Senator Elihu Root calls for a permanent international court to settle disputes by judicial reasoning and equity, arguing for a global tribunal free from national bias.
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Mavy
Naval Service
Aldrich
Congress
Elihu Root
American Society of International Law
Washington
Root
Halt on sale of army rifles sparks reserve supply claim
War Department reportedly issued a halt on selling discarded army rifles to keep a reserve supply for volunteers in potential war, not to aid South American revolutionists.
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War Department
United States
Dillon Grade School Opens First Grade Entry Plan
Patrons with children entering the first grade are urged to send them to school on Monday May 10 for the rest of the term. This helps organize the class and acquaint children with school rules so they are comfortable when returning in the fall. Miss Nell Sprunt will lead the class for three weeks offering kindergarten activities. No books are required.
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Dillon Graded School
Nell Sprunt
Merchants of Dillon Agree to Early Summer Closing
Local business leaders in Dillon sign a pact to close their stores from May 1 to September 1 each year at 7 PM to benefit employees. The list of signatories includes Fass, Gaitley-Tolar Co, Wm. Brick, Dillon Holw Co, BE Moore & Co, L C Bradily Co, W H Dunbar, Dillon Cash Store, and others.
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Dillon
Special church services at Pee Dee church schedule
The special services at Pee Dee church begin Thursday night May 6 at 8 o clock with additional services Friday morning and night and Saturday morning. The Sacrament of the Lord's Cup will be administered on the Sabbath.
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Pee Dee Church
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New County
J. Monroe Johnson
Old Ark
Dr.Phos
R. Bass
Harry
B. T. Rogers
Daniel Cottingham
J. L. Dewatta
J. B. Ammons
Wright
E. A. McDonald
Hebron
Margaret Smith
T. C. Sherwood
Clifton Stanton
Miss Blanche
Clio
J. W. Bridges
Latta
Allen
Fini
al- Jen
X-Y.z
Dilllon Herald
Ashington
Republican Party
Senate
Dingley
President Taft
North Shore
Massachusetts
Henry W. Longfellow
James Russell Lowell
Edward Everett Hale
Richard Henry Dana Jr
Daniel Webster
Charles Sumner
Manchester
Biarritz
Napoleon II
Antietam
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