Originator of the sand clay road idea defends work in court
Florence correspondent recalls the sand clay road controversy in Richland county arguing the idea originated with E Watson. He recounts court clashes, public ire, and eventual approval as the road proved durable. Watson asserts he improved county roads, faced ridicule, and seeks recognition from Darlington and Richland counties. The Bittoh Herald notes the $1,500 yearly fee.
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South’s coast trade growth tied to canals and railways
The piece traces early Charleston trade via sailing ships funneling wealth into the city, then shifts to the rise of steamships and New York’s dominance. It foresees the Panama Canal era reshaping commerce, praises Southern river improvements, and envisions Nashville benefiting from Burlington expansion linking to the Northwest prairies and Southeast coast.
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Dillon High School Opens Next Monday
Dillon High School will open Monday morning September 13 at 9 o'clock. Parents should enroll their children on the first day, bring last year’s textbooks and promotion cards, and pay a $1.50 session fee. The district may enroll nonresident pupils with tuition details listed for grades. The school offers music and art, with six new teachers eager to meet patrons at opening exercises.
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Proposals and Proper Etiquette in a Quotation
A love afflicted youth asks a bachelor friend whether a young man should propose on bended knee. The friend replies that the girl should be the one to wet off, reflecting a playful take on courtship.
Dark Day When Old Jeanie Was Executed in 1815
In Somerset County Maryland locals recount the public execution of a white murderess named Old Jennie in 1815. She was hanged in Princess Anne’s jail yard, not on a scaffold, but in a cart drawn by oxen beneath an ancient oak. The crowd cheered as the rope was fixed and the oxen moved toward fodder, leaving her dangling. Candles burned, chickens roosted, and many locals believed the day marked the end times. Ghost stories persist among descendants and elders who claim sightings near the crime scene on dark nights.
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Cotton market boom on Dillon sale with rising seed price
On Saturday Dillon saw three hundred bales of cotton sell at strong demand from major southern exporters. The day’s high price neared 13 cents per pound with seed at 33 cents per bushel, calculating a bale value around 73 dollars. Ginneries in the upper county ran 56 of 62 in operation as weather favors quick gathering ahead of November lat.
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Spanking Sermon Dream Ends With Birthday Pranks
A South Norwalk dispatch says Rev. Howard W Benedict popular East Norwalk preacher was in bed and in pain after a birthday prank by young women Saturday night. They used slippers, a barrel stave and other items, leaving him sore and unable to eat normally as he prepared to lead a tent meeting in Westport.
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Trustees to bore artesian well at High School
Trustees plan a 175 dollar artesian well to ensure clean water after fever rumors in school. Work delayed as contractor failed to show, with bore expected late next week. In the interim janitor will supply ice cold artesian water from J. W. Dillons well, and school opens Monday at nine with fresh water in each room.
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Ellerbe Walks Again After Broken Leg Incident
Marion reports Congressman J. E. Ellerbe able to walk on the streets after months laid up with a broken leg from a fall at the Metropolitan hotel in Washington. Though still using crutches, he can bear some weight on the injured limb and hopes for full recovery soon.
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Prof Colcock Completes Survey in Marion County
Prof Colcock and his party finished fieldwork Thursday and returned to Columbia that night. Critics question value of a top graphical map for county needs, urging funds be used for roads and bridges while awaiting Gov Ansel’s decision on the survey’s outcome.
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Crazed by Bee and Snake Poison Fights Three Hours
In La Crosse Wisconsin on August 21 R Lane of French Creek, a farmer, became berserk after bee and rattlesnake venom. He fought companions for three hours until aid arrived as a rattlesnake was killed and skinned. Later he wore a glove while loading lumber, but disturbed a bee nest, suffering instant reaction. Lane is recovering.
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