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Newspaper

The Dillon Herald

Location

Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1911

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Planters Seek Extra Session To Promote Cotton Plan

A Marlboro county meeting of business leaders and planters urged Governor to convene an extra General Assembly session. They supported the Louisiana plan to boost cotton value, called for state warehouses' grading by an expert, and asked lawmakers to pass necessary acts in cooperation with other South Carolina jurisdictions.

Bennettsville Marlboro Howse Louisiana South John L. Mclaurin Don McQueen D. D. McLeod McLaurin J. Ll. McLaurin New Orleans Ret Crosland Martee “Y General Assembly Marlboro County W. Evans Hop

Attorney Says Culprit Could Be Someone Else In Poison Case

In Lynchburg Virginia senior factor J flee for Rev Clarence V ordson pastor of Immanuel Baptist Cambridge Indicted for murder. He claims another person supplied Linnel with poison from watch Aled. Richardson protests innocence and vows to prove another man’s guilt while resigning as Cambridge church pastor, citing loyalty and faith.

Ohder Bouton Aled J. Flee Lynchburg Clarence V. Rdson Im- Watthel Baptist Church Cambridge Lee Boston Richardson Immanual Chutrch Burdes

Lucius Todd Drops Dead at Columbia Fair Race

Lucius Todd, a well known pacer owned by Senator James Stackhouse, collapsed on the Columbia track last Thursday after finishing ahead in his heat. Officials believe a ruptured blood vessel near the heart caused the sudden death following a strong Eastern circuit season. The horse, once owned by J. Q. Berry, had been highly regarded as the fastest from the region and drew admirers at home and abroad.

Lucie Todd James Stackhouse Columbia Tacius Todd Ohio Billy Schwarke Lucius J. Q. Berry Senator Stackhouse

Me Boll Weevil Exhibit Reported by Local Farmer

Mr J B Copeland a prosperous young farmer from Hopewell brought to the Intelligencer office a what may be a genuine boll weevil and a live specimen Frank Carey a local cotton buyer who has seen boll weevils in Texas believed it to be genuine while others compare stored specimens and say the captured weevil appears to be the real cotton enemy

J. B. Copeland Hopewell Intelligencer Frank Carey Texas Copeland Anderson Intelligencer

Tolar murder suspects face preliminary hearing

Robesonian reports Maree Boys charged with assault that killed Mr J G Tolar near McDonald. Hearings held Saturday before Judge Rowland. bail denied. Trial set in superior court this week. Witnesses numbered 16 to 20. Evidence mainly circumstantial. John Wesley and John Crawford at large. Details recount alibi slips and linked statements from T Lyon and others.

Robesonian T. Lyon Ed. Martin James Suggs J. Gray Tolar McDonald Op Tolar J. A. Rowland Messrs McLean Varser Messrs, Britt & Britt Dock Floyd Martin Withearea John Wealey Lyon Mr. Tolar John Wesley Pearl Suggs James John Crawford Crawford Mr. Twlar

Auto race trip from Dillon to Savannah on November 20

Dillon residents arrange a trip for about 25 people to Savannah for auto races. The Pullman will attach to No. 3 and arrive around 6 32 p m. Two days in Savannah preceded by a pleasant return journey. Messrs J M Carm chee and J K Bridgera lead the arrangements with reservations filling quickly.

Dillon Savanna Ula Ofcamtonna Savannah Messia J. M. Carmchee J. K

County News And Happenings County Big Horse Races

Local notes from Little Rock to Dillon detail visits by residents, a newly organized Kentyre Literary Society, ongoing schooling updates, and extensive plans for the Dillon Driving Association fall meet. Governor Cole L. Blease may speak, with events centering on November 30th and potential match races featuring Alfonso and Billy Schwake, under National Driving Association rules.

Kentyre School Mary Carmichael Grace McIntyre Theresa McDaniel Monroe McIntyre Kanawha McDaniel Eva Jackson Worth Stewart Maude Carmichael James McLellan Emma Louise May Carmichael J. R. Carmichael Jimmie Pab Sallie Carmichael Fayetteville N. C Douglas McDonald Dillon Db FL McIntyre A. R. McIntyre Pleasant Hill D F Kentyre Sandy McLellan North Carmichael A. J. Carmichael Columbia Kentyre Literary Society Cor Dillon Driving Association San Dillon Dillon Folk South Carolina Heralds Cole L. Blease Governor Blease Gov. Blease Alfonso Lucius Todd Billy Schwake Ohio National Driving Association

First Akron trial ends in failure at Atlantic City

Lack of sufficient gas ends the Akron dirigible trial flight in Atlantic City New Jersey. The airship landed in a meadow seven miles from the city and was towed back. It traveled along the beach and over meadows at 300 to 400 feet before gas failed buoyancy. Rescue launches towed the airship home as Melvin Varniman eyed Europe plans.

Atlantic City N. J Akron Atlantic Ocean Aindow Melvin Varniman Europe Waa

Infant dies of burns in Spartanburg incident

Little Walter Robinson aged 16 months died from burns after a fire started by an envelope he picked up while his mother and a four year old brother were nearby. The mother’s hands were badly burned while trying to save him. The body will be shipped to Chester for burial.

Spartanburg Walter Robinson Montia Mere Frank Robinson Columbia Burns Haly Bia Bie Chester Mr. Roblawen Nce

Post Office Move Planned to New Modern Building

The Dillon post office will relocate from Euat Main Street next to Stubio Co to a new building near Vaughan Furniture Co, with completion expected by year’s start. Old boxes will be moved to a new set, and interior upgrades will include labor saving devices. The government leases the new building for ten years with a possible extension.

Dillon Post Office Stubio Co Euat Main Street Vaughan Furniture Co

Island Rises Out of Sea at Serpent's Mouth Strait

Port of Spain officials report an island has suddenly emerged from the sea in the Serpent's Mouth strait between Trinidad and the Venezuelan coast. Spectators gathered at Fourth and Court streets last night for a canvas tent show featuring Al island’s Mames and Amoke A. G. Allen's Dg ministrels, drawing crowded crowds and strong applause for a varied program including an electrical dance and performances by pastimes off the Levee. The event was praised as a novel, paying venture with stage scenery akin to an opera house.

Port of Spain Trinidad al Island Serpent's Mouth Venezuelan A. G. Allen Dg Ministrels Finvies Fourth and Court Streets Winsire Elphth Mathis Crnumwerelal Millon

Beattie appeal filed to stay execution in Chesterfield

Lawyers for Henry Clay Beattie have filed a writ of error with the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals to appeal his November 24 execution sentence for murder. Judge Keith will review the eleven points and decide whether to grant a stay pending a hearing. Beattie remains jailed in Richmond awaiting the court’s ruling.

Richmond Vax Nev Henry Clay Battle Drum Dor Wile Supreme Court of Appeals Thie Chesterfield Beattie Keith BD Buchanan Cardwell Harrison Whittle Richmond City

Fast ACL run Florence to Rocky Mount sets speed mark

Engineer Josephus J Jennings, known as an old Amer, piloted Train 82 and Engine 265 on the Atlantic Coast Line from Florence to Rocky Mount over the Short Cut. The 173 mile run took four hours ten minutes, averaging over 43 mph excluding 29 minutes of stops. The ten-car consist weighed more than usual, yet the run reportedly felt airborne at times.

Florence Rocky Mount N.C Josephus J. Jennings Amers Jennings

Christianity in Japan shown through education drive

Dr R J Stirwald Lutheran missionary in Savannah says about 170000 Japanese have converted while many more leave traditional churches. He credits education with progress toward Christianizing Japan, noting modern Christian schools expanding and many Japanese families seeking Christian schooling despite government schools. He expects Christianity to be firmly established in time.

Savannah Japan jRev R. J. Stirwald Stirwald Dr. Stirwald Empire Hae Jaan Dratwald

Caterpillars a Blessing in Cotton Yoelds for Chernko Farmers

Farmers in Chernko brace for a bumper cotton crop as caterpillars, once seen as a disaster, spared the leaves and allowed green bolls to mature before frost. The only drawback mentioned is price.

Chernko Tnstead Caterpillera Alaguleo Gaffney Ledger

Mount Vociferoun Fire Rumor Reaches Mia and Par Agneton

Mia and Par Agneton discuss a rumored eruption of Mount Vociferoun. They note papers report burning lava descending the mountain but fail to explain how the fire started.

Murder at Newberry store ends in axe death

A vigilante style killing occurred at the Newberry store of W S Ruff, a white man about 60. He was found slain with an axe behind the counter, trunk pried open, and money believed to be motive. Inquest begun. no arrest yet. Mrs Spehr wounded nearby in an unrelated incident.

Newberry Nov Speckal Wis Rufl Wise Othe Astern Ruff Ruffi Acme Butt Beene Uttle Court House Main Street Rutt Col David A. Full St. Paidip's Sowberry Corner Garnier Henry Chappell Hy Simmer Coronur Rem Mra Shel Whdow Theo Sphel

Farm Note on Home Valse Corn and Hen House Math

A West Ridgefield Advertiser item discusses a Ninety-six farmer hen and a claim that making Valse Corn at home is cheaper than buying. It notes 100 Weehele and compares costs to hips, presenting a compact rural curiosity from the community column.

West Ridgefield Advertiser

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