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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1909
Page
4
At Dillon South Carolina port office notes praise Taft for steady humor amid prosperity. Pee Dee farmers expected to carry a big load without staggers. Garlington of Seminoles fame appears to grasp what he missed in a former jury.
The Charleston grand jury returned no bills against the tigers. Yet the tigers may still face bills against some jurors. The National Geographic Society seeks to settle the polar controversy, but no settlement will occur until it has been explored in lyceum courses.
A legislative notice states it is unlawful to draw checks for less than one dollar while inviting those who owe less to mail small payments anyway. The text promises preemptive immunity to the sender.
A magazine writer argues that newspaper men are often the least successful politicians. He cites their high ideals of government as the probable reason for their political shortcomings.
A brief quip from the News and Courier comments that editors would have it easy on juries while proof readers would toil to balance the scales. The remark hints at editorial bias versus factual accuracy in court outcomes.
Comptroller Jones lists new enterprises with capitalization over 1.25 million in Marion since January 1. Charleston heads the tally at 1.5 million, with Marion county second, signaling strong regional development as the Pee Dee area expands.
An elderly traveler in a bustling city reads a bright sign claiming The Smithufacturing Co. She jokes with her nephew about the Smiths she has heard of all her life and wonders where they are made.
A young lawyer, nominated for county attorney, speaks to an eccentric hired man named Si. The man’s reply hints at shifting truths while the lawyer announces his election. The scene blends humor and rural dialogue as the election is confirmed.
James Henry Fore born January 4 1832 died August 21 1909 was a Marion County South Carolina farmer and Confederate veteran. He married twice Mary L Kirvin and Henrietta Lane Brigman and had many children with several surviving descendants. The Fore family links and late life reflections at Rebecca Jane Fore Hamilton’s home are noted in a reverent obituary.
James H Hatfield of Cynthiana Kentucky, a survivor of the McCoy Hatfield feud, travels through Minneapolis en route to British Columbia. He says he sold his grocery, left funds for his family, and seeks a new life far from Kentucky after renewed killings between Hatfields and McCoys.
Miss Sallie Willis Highfill and Mr. E Roland Roberts wed at Mt Andrew Church in a candlelit ceremony. The bridal party featured bridesmaids and flower girls, with Rev W B Baker officiating. A reception at the groom’s father Giles Roberts home followed, praising the couple’s popularity and generous gifts from friends.
A legal notice outlines the case of plaintiffs versus the State of South Carolina in Marion County. The document identifies parties and procedural posture, signaling a civil action entered in local court. No further case details are provided in the fragment.
The sale conveys two tracts totaling eighty eight acres in Marion County tied to the estate of Charles T. Jackson deceased. Purchasers must cover paper costs. noncompliance may trigger another sale date at risk of bidders. Master J. D. McLucas notes the proceeding dated October 9 in Marion.
Special column advertises cash or easy terms for prime farming land in upper Marion County. One 700 acre farm with residences on Cashua road west of Little Rock. Other listings include 40 acres near Dillon, 8 acres near the Passenger Station, 350 acres near Kingstree with 200 cultivated, a 7 room dwelling, and other tracts offered by J D McLucas Fayetteville Steam Laundry and local agents.
Reward is returned to J. A. Hur sey Dillon. FOR SALE Automobile in good order. $200 cash buys it, or will trade for good horse. J. H. McLaurin.
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