23 Nov 1911
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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1911
Page
1
A county news column recounts community items and weather effects from a cold Sunday. mentions neighbors visiting in Bermuda, local schools facing shutdowns, and residents commenting on board plans and column contributions. letters urge more reader participation and improvements.
Farmers in the Kentyre area report cotton picking ongoing amid low prices and unfinished bales. Local social notes mention visits by Mrs Dillon, Mrs McQueen, Miss McIntyre, Miss Sallie McIntyre, and Miss Katie Lee McIntyre. A Kentyre Literary Society meeting drew praise, with young participants performing well. Community updates include residents returning to Georgia, local police service changes, and planned lectures at the Baptist church.
New Orleans reports indicate the cotton market faces bullish weather signals as farmers hold seed cotton to boost lint yield. The weekly ginning and supply reports are expected to have limited impact, while the holding movement and rising spot demand could push prices higher by month’s end.
Florence November 19 Special United States Senator Ellison D Smith of Florence left for Moncks Corner to speak to Berkeley county farmers about cotton. He said prices are at a low but expect a rebound to 13 cents, noting port receipts down about 50 percent and expecting a larger ginners' report. He remains optimistic that demand will lift prices and that the soft article will rise to the 13 cent level in coming weeks.
Subscribers on the Latin telephone exchange met Monday to oppose the plan to discontinue local rates to Dillon Marion and Mullins after Dee Lat. Action to be sought from Bell to rescind. A meeting is set for next Wednesday at 11 in Marion with delegations from each town. Dillon representatives are Moore Stubber and Bethea.
Low Childs of Spokane owner of the pacer mare Blanche declares the mare will be fitted with a set of false teeth to ease toothaches. The horse has earned about 410,000 for her owner this season on Western tracks and is to be hooked up with a gold-filled denture at a cost around 3,000.
Judge Smith in Charleston issued a temporary injunction restraining Dillon Hamer Maple Cotton Mills from forming a merger. Minority stockholders J H Lane Co oppose merging into a single corporation. others support the plan. The order requires bonds and bars transfer or consolidation pending further decree.
In New York on November 17 rumors circulated that rising Seaboard Air Line Railway securities in Baltimore markets hint at an early dissolution of the Seaboard company. An informal conference of Seaboard interests occurred, but no plan for dissolution was confirmed. If dissolution proceeds, the first step would be paying 6.86 million dollars of preferred stock, likely by selling 6.5 million dollars of Seaboard railway adjustment funds held by the holding company.
Henry Clay Beattie Jr faces execution in the Richmond State prison electric chair tomorrow after the governor refused a 20 day respite on his murder conviction. The condemned man, informed of the ruling by a minister, showed evident emotion as family visits and preparations for death accompany the case.
The Herald notes exceptionally large potatoes brought to town by residents near Mr. T. W. place and Mr. P. Hay and Mr. David Miller. The three tubs weighed from six to six and a half pounds, with Miller’s entry at six and a half pounds.
A social shower hosted by the M. S B club at Lillian and Lula Peterkin’s home honored bride elect Sig Pauling Fore. Guests exchanged favorite recipes for a keepsake book, enjoyed a heart game with blindfolds and verses, and received gifts from friends. Thursday evening Min Fore hosted a kitchen shower with attendees and well wishers.
The Dillon Association readies a large Thanksgiving Day race meet with 25 horses and purses totaling $460. Notable entrants include Milly Sharke and Alfunes among a field of top claimers. National Driving Association officials will oversee rules, with entries closing the day prior to the event.
Notice states on Saturday November 25 in Florence South Carolina a competitive examination will be held for applicants seeking appointment to West Point and Annapolis. Information available from Hon. A Housque in Florence or J B Ellerbe in Marion.
A Dillon school meeting urges parents to ensure punctual attendance and support for students. Officials emphasize parental responsibility for absences and the need to reduce smoking among boys, while highlighting the value of broad education including drawing and manual training funded by private subscriptions. They invite guardians to visit schools and witness the work firsthand to foster stronger home cooperation.
Wedding notices announce Mins Alice Kawin Richardson Hamer to George Ralph Little of Columbia at the Methodist church on Wednesday November 29 at 7:80 p.m. A Florida honeymoon follows. Pauline Pauline Fore to George Rovert Pettigrew to be married at the Presbyterian church on Wednesday November 22 at 6 p.m. Dr. A G Huckner officiates. The Pettigrews will honeymoon in Florida for about ten days.
Richmond reports that Superintendent Wood said reporters would not be admitted to the death chamber. Henry Clay II was executed for murdering his wife, and Virginia law bars newspapers from publishing electrocution retails. Several ministers mentioned the Beattie murder in sermons today.
In a brief Saturday gathering the Court House Domeinion and Good Roads Commission held an extra session to consider improvements and advocate for better road funding amid community concerns and planning deadlines.
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