Election contest unsettled in Dillon county recount urged
State and county party officials failed to meet on schedule delaying canvass of Dillon county returns. Allegations of double counting soldier votes and irregularities cited while A B Jordan says a full recount will be requested at Friday’s meeting to restore confidence among voters.
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State Executive Committee
Dillon
Sherwood
Stoll
Horry
A. B. Jordan
News and Courier
Thureday
Eina
Bethea
Baltimore
Bethen
Flemres
Columbia
Dillon County
Report of Grand Jury for Dillon County Term
The Grand Jury for Dillon County presents findings from the fall term of the Court of General Sessions. They note jail conditions good, roads and bridges deplorably poor, schools financially sound but not fully examined, and recommend auditing county office books and formalizing indebtness commission progress. They indicate prior reports filed February 18 1911 and reference investigation of county offices and Canute Mowrd’s services.
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State of
South Carolina
Dillon
W. H. Townend
4Th Judicial Circuit
Court of General Sessions
Dillon County
Bary
Peat Indebtrdinnss Commission
Corydon Crew Split by Sinking in Bahama Channel Tragedy
Nine survivors from the Corydon, including Frank Addison and John Evertz, were brought to Miami aboard the Island Home after the steamer sank in Bahama Channel at 10 30 am Tuesday. Twenty seven crewmen perished. rescue followed a call from Fowey Rock lighthouse. The nine rescued were exhausted and held for immigration inspection before hospital treatment.
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Cordon
Miami Fish Company
Island Home
Corydon
Bahana Channel
C. C. ‘Christatnen
Fowey Rock
Cape Florida
Wit
van F. Addison
John Condron
Miami
Frank Addison
Atmerican
L. Mailowen
M. Johnson
Evert
John Evertz
Fritz Badenwyn
L. M. Tech
John Pena
Micha Vallalastre
Austin Ph
County Commissioner's Report on Road Work and Court House Needs
The report recommends replacing the Supervisor with a foreman to supervise county road work, conserving county supply purchases and machinery, maintaining an office in the Court House, and holding monthly meetings there. It urges funding for Court House grounds maintenance and praises the Selmivitor, Presiding Judge, the court’s rule, and the Solicitor for handling business well. Signed by W. A. Blizzard, Foreman.
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Com
County Board of Commissioners
Court House
County Board
Couty
W. A. Blizzard
Notice to Pensioners Urges Confederate Widows to Enroll
Notice to Confederate soldiers and widows to call at the Judge of Probate's offices to enroll for pension. Those enrolled this year receive a small service year. those not enrolled by year end must enroll to receive pension, or lose their payment.
Many Die in Storm at Corpus Christi
A tropical hurricane battered Corpus Christi Texas from Saturday night to Monday night leaving estimated deaths from 15 to 25 with 13,000 homeless and $3,000,000 to $4,000,000 in damages. Mayor Gordon Boone appealed for National Guard units supplies and relief funds as streets flooded and the city lacked water power and food. Extensive damage to the North Beach area and hospital and military units were affected. Governor Hobby ordered Rangers dispatched and a state relief commission formed as aid moves in from San Antonio and other points.
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Houston
Texas
Beeville
Fortland
White Point
Corpus Christi
Gordon Boone
Hobby
National Guard
Neuces Bay
St. Louis
Brownsville
Mexico
Laredo
North Beach
Spahn
United States Public Health Service
Chapparal
Mesquite
Austin
Miller
Southern Department
San Antonio
State Adjutant General's Department
Joseph T. Dickman
Hnander
Soarburn Department
Falons Cole
Tlankets
San Anitonso
lurieTh
Texas Rangers
Adjutant’s Department
Bamberg Tobacco Growers Seek Funds for Land Prices
A Bamberg County report notes strong tobacco demand and funds sought to cultivate the crop. Visitors from Timmonsville, including Brownie Ice Flow, arrived to investigate land needs and potential purchases to support tobacco growing efforts.
Cotton Meeting Tomorrow in Dillon County
LD Jennings of Sumter will address Dillon county farmers at the courthouse tomorrow at 11 o'clock. Jennings, a leading cotton man, and the WIN will discuss organizing a large holding movement. The Dillon county American Cotton Association reported 608 members and $2,400 collected, with plans to form a corporation to buy distress cotton above market price. The proposed $300,000 capital stock is expected to be secured within hours. Meeting details and train timing were being coordinated Friday.
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Tarmer
Sumter
Wil
Dillon Couny
Court House
Morrow
Rijuay
I. Jennings
WIN
South
Jennings
Dillon County
American Cotton Association
J. H. David
T. L. Manning
New Orlans
County Association
Manning
Bamberg Tobacco Growth Brings Local Market Prospects
Two years after first cultivation local growers expanded to six or seven hundred acres. Pee Dee markets favored by area dealers but Bamberg tobacco outperformed the Pee Dee product. Poorly cured tobacco sold poorly while well cured brought high prices. A second warehouse movement is planned as Denbow Warehouse completes ready for next season, boosting local capacity and market status.
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Pee Dee Tobacco i
Bemberg
Pee Dee
Bamberg
Mul-ins
Florence
Timmouaville
Peg*Dee
Lis
Humberg
Denbow
Reception Honors Dillon High School Teachers At Richbourg Home
The Dillon High School teachers were welcomed Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richbourg Jaet. The Parent Teachers Association hosted a delightful reception from 9 to 11 p.m. with Mrs. Inla McKenzie presiding. Attendees included Mrs. J. B. Gibson and several community members. Tables featured appealing treats while local musicians performed.
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Richbourg Jaet
Dillon High School
Richboure
Mise Inla McKenzie
J. B. Gibson
Elliott
Mire
Brothea
Cy Hehslee
C. L. Wheeler
Lillie Bethea
Marvin Lesvane
Missen
Christine Baworda
Flora leiWhea
Myptie Stibhe
Adele Colonel Haplaih Maison
Miss Woc
Mit
Mra. McCutchenn
County News and Happenings Bring Homecoming and Village Happenings
Lake View resident Dr W E Lester returns to practice after army service. Miss Griffith returns to head millinery. Grace Mason recovers from diphtheria. Local visits, school plans for September 22 with Grace Mason teaching first grade. Death of Miss Danie Monroe Latta noted. Harvest: cotton picking underway with anticipated short crop. Many locals attend Sunday School Convention at Zion. Oak Grove reports active Wednesday prayer meeting. Visitors from Savannah and Nichols, plus college-bound students Elizabeth Page at Columbia College and Allyn Smith at Davidson College.
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Lake View
W. E. Lester
Rachael
Lucille Powell
Monroe Ford
Miss Griffith
Grace Mason
Jesse Flowers
Florence
Richard Flowers
Modesto Town
Virginia
E. T. Mason
Miss Perratt
Joe Temple
Savannah
Georgia
Misa Rogers
Marion
Misa Alma Goodyear
Presley Tanner
Highhill
Vick Willams
Mullins
Danie Monroe
Latta Au
Elizabeth
Margaret
Iseur
Columbia College
Elizabeth Page
Winthrop College
Allyn Smith
Davidson College
N.C
Flemming Ramseur
Sellers
Mildred Jones
Nichols
J. E. Oliver
Julian C. Watson
Oklahoma
Ellen Bass
Lutta
Zion
Oak Grove
Bethesda
Hadson Fore
Thelma Hayes
Hartsville
Coker College
Farr
John C. Hayes
Dillon
Hoyt Watson
Latta
Local Social Notes From Goregham and Surroundings
Miss Essie Kemper of Goregham guests her sister Mrs. B P Hayes. Miss Terresa Berry of Lutta visits relatives here. Thomas Rozier, long in the navy, has been discharged. Bundy Rogers of Mullins is a pleasant caller. Miss Douglas of Hemingway stays with Miss Maya Scott. Mrs Gernip Hayes of Bork visits her parents Mr and Mrs Bryant. Miss Rath and Missie Tryin depart for Fayetteville to enter the Fayetteville Conservatory. S Foxworth of Marion preached at Take View Holiness church Sunday.
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Maya Scott
Gernip Hayes
Bork
Misa K. Bryant
Rath
Maaie
A. S. Foxworth
Marion
Cooper Urges South Carolina Backing for American Cotton Association
Governor Robi n A. Cooper addressed Winnsboro supporters urging South Carolina to join and fund the American Cotton Association. Colunbia figures Francis H. Weston and B F McLeod outlined plans while Cooper stressed education, unselfish support, and broad Southern unity to raise prosperity and happiness through organized effort. He warned that profit motives without public benefit would derail the venture and urged immediate local committee formation to advance a state wide campaign.
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Columbia
South Carolina
American Cotton Association
Robin A. Cooper
Winnsboro
White
Dermanens
Winnipero
South Caroling Cotton Association
Yyre Alg
Francis H. Weston
United States
Eastern District of South Caroling
B. F. McLeod
Charleston
Benorjance
Upper
South
Carolia
American Cowan Association
Itf
Weston
McLeod
South Carolina Association
Sid Mr. McLeod
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Bende
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Heather Fay
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Batobere
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Willon County
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Governor Cooper
American Orton Association
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