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The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-05-20
vERNOR GRANTS
1 LATTA AMENDMENT.
ring -at Columbia -Satur-
lay Result 4 Gov. An
~ Granting Amendment
o Include Latta in New
County Territory. Re-
quest was not Opposed by
Old County.

After listening IS minutes to
j. Bsons why Latta wanted to come
ITO the New County and why the
[ew County people wanted her to
tome in Gov. Ansel at the hear
ng last Saturday granted the
amendment to the New County
mes which makes Latta and the
erritory so frequently referred to
- a humorous vein as the gourd"
art of the territory of the pro-
Posed New County.
Latta was represented at the
Earring by Mayor e. G. Allen.
Dillon was represented by Messrs.
q. A. Dillon E. r. Hamer, J. w.
ling, T. B. Stackhouse and A. B.
5ordan. Marion was not represen-
I'D.
The hearing was held at the
<6overnor's Office at 1 O'Clock.
The reasons why Latta wanted
TO come in and why the New
county people wanted her to come
In were briefly stated and the Gov
sernor rendered his decision in the
matter before the hearing was
dismissed.
1t will not be necessary for the
surveyors to make another sur
vey of the amended lines. The
two points where the line breaks
kof and runs III circle around
|sl.atta are within sight Of each
bother and as the area to be taken
in is already known all that will
Ibe necessary is to tie the two
points together and the line. is
complete.
1t is probable that an election
can be held as early as August.
The only obstacle in the way of
an election is another hearing be-
fore the Governor to settle some
differences of opinion between
Commissioners Dillon and Mace.
1t will be recalled that Com
missioner Mace dismissed Sur
yeyor Beatty before the survey
was finished, but Surveyor Beatty
upon the advice of Commissioner
Dillon refused to. be dismissed
and continued with the survey.
Now Commissioner Mace holds
that Survey Beatty vas acting
without authority and that the
survey is illegal. Commissioner
Dillon takes the ground that Com
missioner Mace had no right to
dismiss Surveyor Beatty; that his
acommission to make the survey
could only be recalled by the gov.
ernor and there the matter rests.
1t is not question for the supre-
me court to decide. 1t is left
entirely with Gov. Ansel as to
which is wrong. The governor
has not set date for this hearing,
but as he will be absent from his
Office next week it is no, likely
that the hearing will be held with
in the next two weeks.
.,s There is no telling what will
come next. 1t would seem that
the opposition had about exhaust
ed its excuses to delay the election.
but the legality of the State con-
st:tution hasn't been attacked yet
and the authority of the supreme
court may be thrust aside before
the end comes. The situation is
peculiar and distressing. The
public awaits future develop
SInents with anxiety.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-05-20
STRANGE ACCIDENT.


Wvous
Thursday afternoon on the
plantation of Mr.. S. L. Moore
between Waterloo and Harris
Springs, a very unusual accident
occurred. A ten year-old negro
boy while trying to unite a sack
of acid had his left hand torn and
lacerated by terrible explosion.
No one seems to know the cause
of the accident. The shock and
jar were felt by others at work in
the field and resembled dynamite.
The boy suffered from shock,
sand and dirt being blown in his
face and eyes-~-,His thumb and
fingers were amputated by Drs.
Wilbur and Fennel, who are at
tending the case.-Orangeburg
Times and Democrat.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-05-20

The Presbyterian Church at
Hamer will be dedicated on the
next Sabbath. Rev. ]. G. Rich
arus and Rev. J. A. Wilson will
officiate in this service by appoint
ment Of Presbytery, Rev. Mr..
Richards preaching the sermon.
The dedicatory service will be
followed by the Sacrament of the
Lords Supper. The public is
cordially invited.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-05-20
NOTICE OF DISCHARGE.

Notice is hereby given that Clarence
Bethea and Thomas j. Bethea have ap-
piled to this court for n final discharge
rs executors Of the estate of John Yves.
ley Bethea. deceased, and that Friday.
the llth day Of June A. d. 1909, at my
Office in Marion. s. O.. at IL o'clock, has
been fixed as the time and place for con.
sidering said application. Marion, s. c.
May 18th 1909. p. B. Hamer.
(6-2o-4t) Probate Judge
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-05-20

Lost between Methodist Church
and residence of DR.. B. NJ. Bad
ger one pair Ladies framless
gold mounted nose glasses. Suit
able reward by returning to DR..
B. M. Badger.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-05-20

Mrs. Burt Edwards and her faml
lily beg to return their grateful
thanks to their many kind friends
for their faithfulness and sympa-
thv during the long and painful
illness preceding the death Of hus-
band and father, and In: their
hearts will ever live grateful
thanks for their kindness.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-05-20
Races At Latta.

Last Wednesday was an ideal
day, cloudless sky overhead, and
a soft south breeze that made the
temperature just what the Latta
people wished for on this, the first
meet of their Driving Association.
AT an early hour the town took on
a gala day appearance, while visi-
tors from every point of the COM
pass, far and near, added tc the
eager throng that came to see the
races. And be it said in honor of
the Latta people that they had
spared neither time, labor nor eX-
pense to make it an enjoyable day
for their many friends, while their
hospitality was unbounded. Even
our host of the Commercial Hotel
had provided sumptuously for the
stranger and the way-faring man,
and well he sustained his reputa-
ton as a dispenser of toothsome
rations in place of toothpicks and
style. Soon after the dinner hour
could be seen an expectant throng
vending its way to the race track.
Here were mingled old age and
youth, the gay and sedate; the
beauty and chivalry of the Pee
Dee section, even the emrneque
Knox Jackson had honored the
occasion with his presence.
Out at the grounds you find one
OF the best tracks in the state.
The grand stand is we'll built,
large and commodious, an inn
provement on many, rs here you
have two planks to sit on instead
of one. Before the racing hour
arrived the grand stand was pack
ed and along the track side were
several hundred spectators and it
was estimated that near two thous-
and were in attendance.
AT l:3O P. NJ. the judges, Cooley
from Darlington, Graham from
Marion, and Truluck, the starter,
Rabe Bond, and announcer Wat
son were in their places and the
race was on. In the free for all
race were entered:
Margarette, L. E. Edwards,
Bay Mare.
Albuta, Howard Cannon, Black
Gelding.
Alfonso, w. R. Drake, Brown
Gelding.
Roy Wilkes, Howard Cannon,
Bay Gelding.
Three heats, Albuta First money
Roy Wilkes second money,
Alfonso, third money.
Time 2;15.
Alas, alas. Drake's champion steed.
On hard fought fields he kept the lead,
HIS Waterloo has surely come,
Alfonso eats his oats at home.
2:30 Class. entered.
Hebe. T. w. Berry, Bay Mare,
Dolly Dillon, w. r. Drake, Sor-
rel Mare.
Noah B.. E. R. Ellerbee, Geld
ing,
Hebe, First money. Dolly Dill
lon, Second money. Noah B.,
Ihlrd money. Time 2:35.
2:40 class, entered.
REQ Charms. DR.. J. G. Rogers,
Bay mare.
Green Boy, H. H. Hubbard,
Gelding.
Little Wilson, w. Taylor, Geld
ing.
Green Boy, First money,
Little Wilson, Second money,
REQ Charms, Third money.
Time 2:38.
Thus ended Latta's first meet.
The effort to entertain their friends
and to give the sports a fair show
was grand success. and it was
the unanimous verdict that Latta-
ties can do the correct thing when
catering to the pleasures of a
great crowd and making every
body happy. And the only ex-
preston that wells up from the
hearts of the entertained is: God
bless Latta and all of her children.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-05-20
MR.. ALLEN REVIVES
MARION HISTORY.
| Visit to His Old Home
Recalls to Mind Some In
cidents of His Youthful
Days. A Brief Sketch of
the Osborne Lane Lands.
Some Excuses for Oppos-
ing the New County.
Other Matters of General
Interest.

1uSCECSls
The writer a few days ago took
a trip to Marion. He left Dillon
and spent Sunday night with his
brother, B. F. Allen, at the old
homestead. This place known as
the Allen place is known by ola
residents as the Osborne Lane
lands. The parents of the writer
were married March 10Th, 184e,
and moved to this place soon there
after. This was then an old Sc ettled
place as Osborne Lane the owner
from whom it took its name and
who Is buried on it was a man
grown during the Revolutionary
War and was shot as Tory and
had an arm broken, but escaped
and lived it is said until 184O.
One of the daughters of this old
man was the first wife of the writ
er's grandfather, Samuel Smith,
from whom themany Smiths around
Mullins and Latta sprang. John
L. Smith was born in 1917, and
Stephen Smith in 1918. This
tract of land has never left Allen
family though the writer and his
sister sold the interest to their
brothers.
In partition of said land B. F.
Allen, the youngest son, got the
old home. He has now under
course of construction a very neat
seven room cottage, Mr.. J. v.
Mitchell doing the work. The
writer has often heard it spoken
of as the site of some old church
and grave yard and the writer now
thinks this is true as several places
have caved in while his brother
was hauling material to construct
his house. From there he went
to the Sand Hill School house.
1t was at this place when d mere
boy the writer taught his first
school. There is no sign of the
old house but in its place a very
neat and commodious one has been
erected. There was an election
held there few days ago and it
was carried by only S majority.
I The writer is informed that GER
tain parties will contest the cleo
ton but two of the contestants
will after August be in the new
county.
The road from near Temper
ance Hill to Marion is in GOOD
condition and the writer was at
home in Dillon before O'Clock.
The writer spent few M .nutes
on his return with his friend, Ex-
Sheriff w. T. Evans. He has
known him many years, and can
say h has always known him as
a polished gentleman, one who
could make you feel at ease. He
left college and volunteered in his
country's service and made a good
soldier. He with the late A. P.
Edwards and perhaps others
walked home when the war closed.
He married Miss Lucy Stith of
Wilson, N. c., who did not live
long.
The writer's recollection of her
is that she was very delicate
lady. very highly cultured and
moved in the best circles. She
died leaving only a small child, a
daughter, who often visited the
writer's place of business in 1882
and 1888.
She married Mr.. H. l. Gasque,
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-05-20
List Of Jurors for Court OF G. S. MAY 81,

Joe H Gasque, Marion
J. w. Frinklca. Latta
w. H .McWhitc, LeGettc
]. D. Haselden, Dillon
Geo Mcclellan, Zion
F. II. Mcclellan, Marion
D. Maxy Watson, Sellers
Il. J. Dew, Latta
G. d. Johnson, Reaves
B. G. Woodbury., Woodbury.
M. w. fowler, Reavcs
c. c. Jones, Brittons Neck
John Traywick, Carmichael
r. P. Blackwell, Hamer
w. D. Owens. Marion
p. X. Rowell, Fork
+. A Thomas, LcGette
S. w. Jackson, Manning
w. J. B. Campbell, Latta
J. S. Thompson, Manning
w. H. Lide, Marion
N. NJ. Johnson, Marion
!! r. L. Hucks, Brittons Neck
: Maxcy Dickson. Marion
w. w. McEachern, Marion
0. K. LaRoque, Marion
S. A. Johnson, Hillsboro
{. f Watson, Brittons Neck
} H Manning, Latta
c Brown, Wahee
w S Stalvey, Reaves
e A Bass, Hillsboro
w E L Benson, Marion
NJ G Foxworth, Wahee
N A Mcmillan, Reaves
Hamp Johnson, Moody
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-05-20

FOR sALE.-1O,ooo pounds Of
forage consisting of fodder, oats
and hay; 100 bushels peas. Ap.
ply to J. c. cottingham, Dillon.
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All the leading magazines on
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-03
CONTRACTORS SIDE.
Feel That Masons We're Being Paid
Enough Says Mr.. Bennett.


The contention between the striking
brick masons and stonemasons and
the contractors continues with great
deal of bitterness on both sides. Hen
ry Bennett, general contractor, and
one of the oldest in the state made
the following statement on behalf of
the contractors position this morning:
Along in January, the union notified
US that on April LIST, the wage should
De 20 cents an hour instead of 60 "A
cents. the price paid for several years.
The contractors got together and
talked it over, deciding that the men
were getting all they were able to
earn-some of them more-and de-
clined to advance the wage
we, the contractors. feel that they
are getting a good wage for the SER
vices rendered and that there is no
just cause why the public should be
called upon to pay an unreasonable
price for that kind Of service that too
many of the bricklayers have been CIV
ing for the last four or five years.
Many towns in this part of the state
are paying the same wages that we've
been paying here. From the statement
heretofore made the public will under
stand that an advance in the wages
would necessarily come out of their
pockets. We, contractors, feel that we
are as competent to judge of what is q
fair wage as well as the brick masons
are"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-03
RETURN TO PROSPERITY
Depends Upon Prompt Tariff Action
and Crops, Says j. j. Hill.

Washington. April 3.-"If the tariff
is given prompt attention and this
years crops are good, there should be
return of the wholesome conditions
of 1905 and 1906" said James ]. Hill.
head of the Great Northern railroad.
SIT is best that normal conditions
should be restored surely rather than
swiftly
Mr.. Hill stated that there were
100000 idle freight cars in the coun-
try. "Yet there are those who ask
why car shops are not running full
force, and when the railroads are go
ing to order new rolling stock" he
continued. "OrderS for new cars Will
be put in when the old and idle ones
are used. The expeditions enactment
of the tariff legislation will help bust
ness but it will not be cure-all."
He explained that much depended
upon the crops.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-03
CUMBERLANDS WIN.
Noted Presbyterian Church Case De.
cided in Tennessee.

Nashville, Tenn. April 3.-The
Cumberland Presbyterian church in
Tennessee this afternoon won the
noted church case with which the Ten
nessee supreme court had been
wrestling for two years. The supreme
court in an opinion delivered by JUS
tice NJ. NJ. Neil holds that the steps
sought to be taken by a portion of
the Cumberland Presbyterian church
in uniting with the Presbyterian
church, U. S. A. were not effective,
Tt was held that the Cumberland
church still existed and that its mem
bers still retained it's creed, doctrine,
etc. 1t was held that the unionists
ent church and different doctrines
The Cumberlands are given the
church property.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-03
TO STOP "AUTO MURDER
New York Men Organize the National
Highway Protective Association.

New York, April 3.-Stirred by the
frequency OF automobile murder
and the apparent inability of the po-
lice to curb reckless chauffeurs and
"joy riders,'' prominent New York
men have organized the National
Highway Protective association, in an
endeavOr to bring about reform.
Henry Clews, the banker, has been
selected as president of the associa-
ton. The crusade will begin at once.
Several thousand dollars have been
subscribed to carry on the work and
appeals for further financial aid will
be made through the chamber of
commerce and other organizations
An important part of the campaign
Will be the placing of special officers
in thoroughfares used by automobiles
whose duty it will be to note and re-
port at once reckless driving or VOL
atoms of the speed laws.
1t is hoped that the movement will
be of national scope and that the or
cities where there have been and are
fragrant cases of wanton injury to
pedestrians by automobiles. The
| many small children who have been
either fatally injured or killed out
right in greater New York recently by
| automobiles have brought the crusade
| to head here at this time.
The objects of the new association
are outlined as follows:
| The prosecution of all offenders
| against the traffic laws
The organization of a detective force
TO get evidence of such violations
| The passage of legislation making
| an owner responsible for injury that
| may be inflicted by his automobile
no matter who is running it.
The keeping of a card index system
| of all violators, whether arrested OF
4 not, showing the cha ra cter of each of
| Tense reported by the detectives of the
association.
The extension of the organization tc
all parts of the country
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-03
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Mrs. Jane Usher Campbell, wife of
Alex F. Campbell, died early Saturday
morning at the home of her mother
Mrs. Mary Usher, corner Eighteenth
street Oakley avenue. Funeral SER
vices will be held from the house Sun
day afternoon at $3.50.
Henry H. White died at the home OF
his son, George E. White, sos Kellan
avenue, last night of typhoid fever
The funeral will be held Sunday morn
ing at 10 o'clock at the house.. Inter
ment in Lynn Creek cemetery.
The funeral service of John Fyfe
who died Saturday morning at ESQ
will be held Sunday afternoon at 3:S(
from the residence of B. N. Davies
The body will be taken to Newark
Ohio, for interment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-03
LOCAL MENTION.

Chas. Bennett, registered optician.
$50 Kansas avenue.
DR.. s. Temple, Osteopath, 735 Kansas
ave. Ind. 1912. Res 1868 Black Bell 1885.
Eagles Rose Tint, a Topeka made
cigar, is gaining quite state wide
reputation. The size and quality seems
to please most every smoker. sc at all
dealers Smoked with pleasure Off Is
years.
When you limit your telephone SER
vice you limit your business. Plenty
of independent service will assist you
to expand.
DR.. C. E. Hulett, Osteopath. s13 Kan.
ave- Ind. Phone 31S L;-dy in office.
When in need of lumber or building
material, see ]. B. Whelan & Co., 4th
and s. F. tracks. Tells. S65.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-03

grounds at 10 o'clock this morning and
admitted it to the judge after being ar
rested consequently must fork over a
johnnie" from his wages.
The HOLLAND Indian who mysterious
1y disappeared April LIST was located
late Friday by his benefactor with the
aid of Detective Summers. A diiigent
search of the city and surrounding
vicinity resulted in the final discovery
OF the Indian cold and dead and in the
hands of the Washburn Medical de-
partment On College Hill which was
attempting to conceal the body from
detection in the basement of old
Science Hall. The feathers had all been
stripped from his headdress and one
wheel had been amputated by the zeal
Gus students in their search for knowl-
edge. The identity of the body was
tipped off to the police by an unknown
man who can not be found. When
claimed. the body was lying in a far
secluded room and no clues have been
found as to the students who kidnapped
the Indian or whether they found him
life1ess in some alley. The police are
investigating the case and startling
developments and arrests are likely to
follow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-03
POLITICS in CHURCH.
Endorsement of Taft Causes Discus
sion in NJ. e. Conference.

Baltimore, April "a lively po-
litical discussion was caused at the
baltimore conference of the M. E.
church here today by the Introduction
of a resolution pledging the loyal sup
port of the conference to President
Taft and his administration. After a
rather heated debate the following
"Resolyed. That we congratulate
William Howard Taft on his election
to the chief magistracy of the repub-
lie and assure him of our earnest
prayers for the success of his admin
iStratiOn"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-03
SAW HIS HOUSE BURN.
Engineer Was Going by But Would
Not Stop His Train.

Boone, Ia, April 3.-As Engineer
W. A. Reed, one of the Oldest North
western railroad engineers was bring
ing in the overland limited today ne
passed within a quarter Of mile of
his beautiful home 1.-THE Naples"
which was burning.
He could not leave the train. but
after reporting fastened back to find
the house, barn and a quantity OF
stock destroyed. The loss is $4,000.
Engineer Reed had just paid for the
place and the temptation to stop the
train for help was strong.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-03
TWO DIVORCES GRANTED.
One Husband Claimed His Wife Was
ReCTeant

Two divorces were granted in district
court today. One was engineered by
John Dawson. secretary to Governor
Stubbs. 1t was the case in which l..
P. Short, Santa Fe Office employee, de-
sired to be divorced from his wife be-
cause he alleges she ''batted around
nights and had been known to come in
as early as $3.50 in the morning"
The other case was that of Mrs AL
bert Goodrich against a husband who
had deserted her and gone to Oklahoma.
He had also cursed her and called her
indecent names.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-03
FINED $50 FOR BEATING MAN.
Art Carr Let OF Easily After a Brutal
Assault,

Art Carr, a man who was arrested
over three months ago for beating up ar
old cripple named Robinson, was fined
$50 and costs in district court today.
The evidence at the preliminary was
that Carr not only pounded the old man,
but robbed him of so. The prosecuting
witness could not be found for the trial
and as Karr has spent SO days in jail
awaiting trial, he got off with a plea
of assault
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-03
NOW HAVE $50.
Twenty-Five Names Added to Com
merciaI Club Today.

Twenty-Five additional members We're
added to the Commercial club rolls to-
day, making AIS since the campaign
started Friday morning. The total
is now $50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-03
TAFT TO The LINKS.
The President Decides to Forget Tariff
for Awhile.

Washington, April 3.-After having
brief conference with Speaker Can
Taft decided this afternoon to forget
tariff for awhile and went to the
Chevy Chase golf links in company
with Vice President Sherman, General
Edwards, chief of the insular bureau,
and Captain Archibald Butts, the
presidents aide.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-03
Famous Half back Dead.

Philadelphia, April 3.-Dr. George
r. Barclay, aged SO, who won fame
as a halfback on the Lafayette col
lege football team, died here today
from peritonitis following an opera
ton for appendicitis. He once play
ed on the st. Louis National baseball
team
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-03
Young Bryan Takes a vacation.

Kansas City. Mo, April 3.-William
]. Bryan. Jr., passed through Kansas
City today en- route to Arizona on
vacation. Young Bryan who is study
ing law in the University of Nebraska,
says he will open an office as soon
as he finishes his studies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-03

Tell your carpenter to see j
Thomas Lumber Co., for Lumber and
Portland Cement, the Dewey, none
better.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-03

Miss Lois Wiley, Daughter of Con-
gresham o. G. Wiley of Alabama
Miss Wiley is one of the social lead
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-03

cellar full of tires at Padgett's Tire
House, 118 E. 9TH, Topeka, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-03

| c. E. Miller, a messenger for Ather-
| ton Bros, hurrying on an errand pro-
| PEELED his bike across the state house