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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1909
Page
1
Practical guidance on sowing oats as animal feed, land improvement, and fertilizer mixes. Emphasizes oat and wheat comparisons, seed sourcing, and acclimated varieties. Discusses cultivation, timing, and harvesting methods, plus a critique of teacher reporting practices by Joe P Lane.
The Presbyterian Manse welcomed its new occupants with a surprise gathering Monday night the 20th. Dr Buckner greeted guests who entered the study carrying bundles and gifts. Later examination revealed friends had sent contributions from afar, prompting heartfelt appreciation to the pastor elect his wife and household.
The passage notes mules selling for about $10 more per head than horses, a price gap that has widened gradually over years. It asserts there has been no real mule overproduction while demand has often outpaced supply, suggesting buyers and farmers face a persistent market imbalance.
We take it for granted that parents are as much if not more interested in the advancement of their children at school as are the teachers. No teacher takes delight in a pupil's failure. The Management calls attentive parents to ensure nothing interferes with their children's progress in school work.
A Chicago street trader, posing as L. Vance, faced detectives who reported a Kansas telegram accusing him of fraud. He proved a mistaken identity after tracing a dapper impersonator who used his card to obtain goods at a hotel. The suspect fled, and Vance departed as the case unfolded.
Governor Ansel appointed delegates to attend the Farmer's National Congress set for December 4 in Raleigh North Carolina. The list includes H McRae Dillon P Hamer Jr Hamer Gibson Stackhouse McLaurin McColl L B Green Bennettsville Tom Hamer Bennettsville MIL Haynesworth Florence RC Reed Ebenezer Walter Grey Mars Bluff Carrigan Society Hill McKeithan Darlington EB C Edwards Mullins W B Allen Mallory Will Godbolt Marion and D W Bethea Dillon.
The press reports a stake race between Mionse the Marlboro trotter owned by Walter Drake and Marguerite owned by L Edwards to be held at Bennettsville then on the Dillon track the following Thursday October 7. Fans expect a keen lineup as both sides claim faster times and a clear winner will settle the question. Marguerite has been moved to Bennettsville with Edwards at the helm and the Dillon drivers favor her chances amid local interest and recent mishap to Edwards.
Deep regret marked the passing of John A Johnson in Rochester Minnesota after a brave battle with illness. A self made editor and governor he rose from poverty to national prominence and was a strong Democratic contender in 1908. His life embodied steady work and devotion to the people, with memories of his early poverty shaping his public service.
In Saluda court Tuesday and Wednesday, a dramatic dispute involves Julian Werts and Fay Trotter Werts. The dispute hinges on an annulment following their marriage last October and separation this February, drawing county attention and urging caution from the press.
The Marlboro Baptist family multiplies preachers as Bro. B F Allen is ordained at Cat Fish church Marion county Brethren A E Pitman WC Allen and Joel Allen participate. He has accepted the Denmark church call, is Furman and Southern Baptist Seminary educated, son of a Baptist deacon, grandson of a minister Rev W Allen, brother Rev W C Allen of the Latin church, and grandson of Deacon Coxe of Florence.
The Herald invites readers to join by sending in their names now. The offer grants twelve months of delivery for a total of $1.50, aiming to boost circulation by several hundred copies before year end.
Our town enjoys rising trade as merchants slash prices, selling goods cheaper than anywhere in the state. People flock from neighboring counties to take advantage of the heavy buying and brisk commerce daily.
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