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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1909
Page
4
The map shows the New County split by the A C K and the North and South Carolina railroads with Dillon at its centre. Rail lines radiate in all directions making the court house accessible to every resident by rail and allowing a same day return. This favors Dillon as the county seat location.
Citizens rally for the creation of a 43rd South Carolina county with Dillon backing a $25,000 donation toward public buildings and a push to locate the county seat in Dillon. The drive emphasizes regional benefit over rivalries and predicts success on December 14.
The Herald previously highlighted that a county's smallest annual expense is the salary item, and since then the double-tax argument has faded from attention as observers reassess the cost components and fiscal priorities.
Our old county friends say the legislature will not create the New County because it lacks sufficient territory. It is hoped they limit their efforts to the legislative fight and avoid other actions.
A county elder warns rivals in the New County contest that infighting would ruin their chances while insisting harmony prevails. The remark likens the tension to the famous shot heard around the world and frames peace as the strongest indicator of victory.
While conceding other towns may bid for the county seat, strong reasons favor Dillon. The speaker advocates Dillon as the county seat while also supporting the broader goal of a new county government.
The Dillon brothers lap up the court house issue and claim no state tax for public buildings remains. They question why Marion county’s $75,000 court house bond died in the last general assembly session and suggest revival may occur whether a new county is formed. They urge opponents to tax themselves out of the old county instead of voting to tax others.
A Bermuda resident replies to a Marion Star article titled A Deplorable Condition signed by T C. He defends New County influence, denying New County votes for sale, and urges fair election practices. He urges all New County supporters to vote on the 14th and praises the New County's past efforts.
Latta grows as Tolar Bros announce a new subdivision near the Graded School. They will grade streets, plant shade trees, and offer building sites at reasonable prices to attract families. An auction sale will be advertised in a future issue.
Dillon Chapter No 46 Coral Arch Masons announce their regular meeting tonight Monday at 8 oclock to conduct the annual election of officers.
Governor M F Ansel orders December 14 1909 election in the Marion area on forming a new county Calhoun. Qualified electors within the proposed boundaries may vote Yes for creation or No against it with Marion County election officials and poll managers to organize the process.
The document outlines election procedures for choosing a county seat name and handling polling. It specifies election managers opening polls at seven, closing at four, counting votes, and returning results to the Commissioners of Election. Returns are certified, copied to the Clerk of Court, and filed with Governor and Secretary of State.
Master’s Sales notices a Monday December 6 sale of 213 acres in the case William D Ray versus Nancy C Carmichael and others. The land is bounded by Silas Stephens Indy McKenzie Betsy Ann Fore Ina and is to be sold in thirds with two equal annual payments secured by purchaser bond and mortgage, interest yearly until paid, with option to pay bid in full. purchaser pays for papers.
Otis Page, B S C E Civil Engineer offers surveying, draughting, leveling with emphasis on farm and timber surveys, city lots, and guaranteed accuracy in Dillon South Carolina.
Notice to all persons to refrain from hunting on listed lands. Administrators announce sale of 176 acres with improvements including a two story eight room dwelling, barn and stables on 150 by 160 feet lot. Desirable town location, early purchaser may secure a bargain. Apply at the Herald Office. November 18, 1921.
Property sale notice offers two business lots on Railroad Avenue near the Depot in Dillon South Carolina. Also advertises desirable Pembroke North Carolina land one mile from town on the road to Lumberton, 300 acres available in body or in 25 acre tracts with reasonable terms. Also advertises sale of 192 seasons clothing items at discounted prices and men’s suits carried over from prior stock.
Allen Surtes of Dillon reports a white and black spotted five month old dog named Toe missing. A reward is offered for the dog’s return. An auction in Little Rock on December 2 promotes town lots as safe investments in a rapidly developing Pee Dee area.
Public sale notices reveal two land parcels in Marion County described by metes and bounds. The estate of Joseph C. and Martha H. Wrights lists the property with high bidder to pay cash at the courthouse on the next sale date.
By order of court in J. Smith et al v Emily Smith the Master will sell on salon day Dec 6 1809 the John L. Smith lands a 300 acre plantation bounded by R R Rogers Annie M Bethea Sarah Fy South M Jones L K Babes through Back swamp. Terms: one third cash, balance in one and two years by bond and mortgage, interest from day of sale, purchaser pays papers. J D McLacan Master.
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