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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1909
Page
4
Dillon is poised for potential changes with a new railroad and a likely county status. Local officials push for a November 14 vote despite opposition from old county allies who sought to block the measure.
The piece argues for a constitutional amendment to carve a new Calhoun county from Marion and Marlboro areas within two decades, praising progress after earlier changes. It notes opposition from a wealthy resident but celebrates the learned stance of reform advocates and future approval of smaller counties.
Long article notes rising ginning totals and potential for record cotton yields in upper Marlboro county area, with totals approaching 28 000 bales this year. Some gins on half time while others closed. estimates for the fire season exceed 7 000 000 bales, though unlikely to surpass 11 500 000. Development talks highlight Pee Dee as an undeveloped, rail-connected wealth source for South Carolina.
A projected route from Lamberton to Brownsville via Fairmont hints at a Raleigh & Southport branch reaching Fairmont and surveying up to within six miles of Dillon. Though extension to Dillon remains uncertain, the move aims to connect Dillon with a major trunk line, potentially benefiting freight and travel.
The Florence Board of Trade hosted a Taft banquet in the lange auditorium of Florence High School attended by about 200 business leaders and 700 guests. The editor of The Herald observed Taft closely, noting his weight of 345 pounds and resemblance to Grover Cleveland. Taft was described as a good listener with a distinctive, sincere laugh.
The ladies and society of the Maple Swamp Methodist church call on men women and children across the community to join a corn shucking event. Neighbors are asked to contribute and participate in this charitable effort next door.
An old time husking party is set for the day night of the present month at the sign of the Pumpkin. The plantation bell rings at candle light with husking at 7 30 sharp. Prizes await the first finishers and a red ear forfeits. A quartette will sing, hot coffee and cake served. Admission 25 cents adults 15 cents children. Proceeds fund a worthy cause.
The Wofford Alumni Association schedules its annual banquet for the first Saturday in December at 2 PM in Mullins South Carolina. A $1.25 annual assessment per member is proposed to cover meeting expenses, payable to secretary J R Williams Mullins SC.
An old ads fragment lists real estate services including buying selling renting and loans, with numerous names and properties. It also markets insurance bonds, clothing like table covers and dresses, an automobile for sale, and a lost gold plated watch chain. The text references offices near Farmers & Merchants Bank and individuals such as J W Rigsant Sym Dillon and J H McLaurin.
Local Agent Bridges reports that trains 82 and 85 will skip Dillon after November 14 as a new through train between New York Atlanta and Jacksonville will serve north south travel. The chamber plans to protest and seeks railway commission consent before any removal.
Alma Hug of Canal Dover Ohio describes sleepless nights and nervous spells. After using Dr Miles Nervine and Tonic she reports restored sleep and calmer nerves. The ad promises natural sleep and healthful nervous energy with guidance to obtain a refund if no benefit.
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