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The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-10-12

fancy prices, and the country is in
much better condition ito weather
n period of low-price cotton than =,
would have been last year if cotto"
had sold for less than 10 cents.
While the cost of producing this
years crop is just as large, OF
probably larger than the cost OF
production for the crop of 1910
still there are quite a number OF
farmers who made the greater por-
ton of this crop from last years
profits, and the country is not so
heavily involvedin debt.
There will not be much of a sur.
plus from this years crop, but
we believe the people will have
enough money, even at present
prices, to meet their obligations,
ard that everybody will be able to
begin the new year with a clean bal
once sheet.
1t Is po0r business policy e
cross the bridge before you get tc
it. Dillon is not in the slightest
danger of collapse, and before the
first of the year our streets w.
be crowded with shoppers and tho
tills Of the merchants will bulge
with money.
1t Is only the weak-hearted who
see such distressing signs written
on the financial horizon, and the
time is not far distant when they
will laugh at and ridicule their
own gloomy prophesies.
AS for ourselves we have great
faith in Dillon's future, and hon.
estly and sincerely believe that
will continue to grow both ply
sically and financially until it is
numbered among the important and
influential cities of the State.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-10-12
FATAL ROW AT SCRANTON.
Robert ParrOtt is Killed With Base.
Ball Bat and Five Mcknight
Brothers Are in F1oreuce Jail.

Florence, Oct 6. - Five young
men, residents of the Scranton sec
ton, are in jail here to-day, charg-
ed with the killing of Robert Par
rott on the streets of that town
yesterday evening. Parrott was
killed in general row between the
Mcknight brothers, the five who are
now in jail, and one friend and
seven of the opposing faction com
posed of the Hymas, Bentons and
PARROTS. In the riot several of
the young men were cut and bruised
and one of the Mcknight brothers
In jail here is seriously cut.
Magistrate Baldwin, of Lake
City, held the inquest to-day and
the verdict of the jury was that
Parrott came to his death either by
a blow from a baseball bat in the
hands of Wallie Mcknight or by
being cut by Lexton and Liston Nc
knight. Either of the wounds
would have been fatal.
The row between the two parties
started from a quarrel among their
younger sisters and brothers at
school last week, which was taken
up by the older ones. The father of
the Mcknight boys sent word to
lntendant Cannon, 1t Is stated, that
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-10-12
No Need For Alarm.

Since Dillon was established some
30 or 80 years ago it has enjoyed
such an era of uninterrupted pros
perlty that the brief period of ad-
Versity, such as the merchants are
now experiencing, is bound to chill
the enthusiasm of some of our
weak-hearted citizens.
But it must be remembered that
Dillon is not the only town where
there is a temporary suspension of
business. Every town in the cot
ton belt. probably, save those towns
which have. other resources to de-
pend upon, is experiencing a period
OF depression in trade circles on ac-
count of the low price of cotton.
II the price of cotton continues
to decline there Is not much hope OF
a revival in business, but we do not
believe that the price will go much
lower. 1t is contrary to all laws
Of supply and demand for the price
cf a commodity to fall to a point
below the cost of production and
remain there, hence there is bound
TO be reaction which will probably
send the price of the staple back to
IL or IL cents before the bulk
os the crop Is marketed
Last year this section produced
large crop which was sold al
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-10-12
Tbe Dllnn Deraln.
Established April 1894.
A. B. JORDAN. Editor.

The Dillon Herald is published at
the County Seat of one of the rich
est agricultural counties in the
State. 1t is the official organ of
the county and goes into go per
cent. OF the homes in the county in
which 1t is published. The office
Is equipped with linotype and mod
ern, high speed presses.
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had on application, and advertisers
may feel assured that through the
columns of this paper they will
reach all of Dillon county, a part of
Eastern Carolina and contiguous
territory il North Carolina.
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The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-10-12
LOVE GAVE LINCOLN START.
Icy Bath on Way to Visit Sweet
heart Led to Lay Study.

Love of lassie, Mary billiard
Warwick, started Abraham Lincoln
On the way to fame. For, in cross
ing the Sangamon river to see Mary
Warwick, Lincoln got a sound duck
ing and had his feet frozen. His
ardor was of the sort that could
not be cooled even by sudden i'm
mers1on in an icy stream. Lincoln
swan out and proceeded to see
Miss Warwick. Twas bitterly cold,
and when he got to her fathers
home it was found that his feet
were frozen. He was obliged to re-
main there for three weeks. Twas
during this period that he got his
first look at law book Major
was sheriff of Macon county and
had the statutes in his house.
This statement is made upon the
assurance of Capt. Robert Warwick,
OF Blue Mound, ILL.,, brother of
Mary billiard Warwick. Captain
Warwick, who is sc years old, has
been resident OF Blue Mound
township for SO years He knew
Abraham Lincoln well when the
great war came on. Lincoln was ::
gawky farm hand. In fact, Lincoln
worked many seasons for Major
Warwick, father of Capt. Robert
Warwick. Then tall, gawky farm
hand, then in his twenties, lived
with his shiftless father, Thomas
Lincoln, on the north bank of the
Sangamon river near Blue Mound.
Abraham worked for the neighD.
ing Farmers, among them Major
Warwick, father of his inamorata,
twice sheriff of Macon county, and
one of the most distinguished citi-
nlinoic H., ~
prairie breaking days" days which
were also heart-breaking, man
breaking and woman-breaking days.
10 visit Warwick the tall country
lad was obliged to cross the Sanga-
mon river. In order to accomplish
this he made dug" which as the
name implies, was large log, hol-
lowed out with file and axe into
the form of a rude canoe.
One night In the winter of 1920
this dugdut capsized and precipi-
tated its love-lorn occlpant into,
the water. A wetting even in an
Icy stream does not seem to have
chilled the ardor of Lincoln's pas
sion. He tied up his rude shallop
and went his way to Major War
nick's home, some three miles down
the Springfield and Terre Haute
PIKE. IL was bitterly cold, and when
Abe reached his destination it was
found that his heart was aflame
with the divine and Cupid-kindled
fires, his toes were utterly frozen.
He was obliged to remain with Maj
or Warwick for three weeks, while
the gentle Mary assisted her moth
er in nursing him.
1t was during this enforced idle
ness tha' Abraham Lincoln took the
first ste out of the class of an
ordinary farm hand to that of a
lawyer. Major Warwick, as sheriff
OF the county, had in his possession
copies of the statutes of Illinois.
These, though they would be reck-
oned dry reading by most young
men, were gifts from heaven to
Abraham Lincoln, He read and
re-read them while confined in Ma
jor Warnick's home, and when he
left he determined, If possible, to
study law. In 1880 he moved to
Springfield and there began the ca
reer which landed him in the White
House and made him one of the
worlds greatest men.-St. Louis
Republic.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-10-12
Masters Sale.

State of South Carolina,
County of Dillon.
John X. Jackson as Administrator
OF the Personal Estate and Heir
at Law of Martha Jane Jackson,
deceased.
Plaintiff,
Andrew Jackson, Abner Jackson,
and others.
Defendants.
IN obedience to the decretal order
granted in the above entitled ac-
ton, | will offer for sale the
highest bidder for cash, before the
Court House door in Dillon, on the
tlI'st Monday in November next, dur
ing legal sale hours: All that GER
Tain piece, parcel or tract of land,
situate in Carmichael Township. in
the county of Dillon and State
aforesaid, containing eighty-two
(S2) acres, more or less, and
bounded on the North by lands Of
Mrs. r. S. Bond; East by lands of
Frank Edens and A. A. Mcmillan,
and South and West by lands of
Watson Mcdaniel and r. p. Hamer,
Jr., being the same tract of
land on which Martha Jane Jack
son resided at the time of her
death.
Purchaser to pay fer all neces-
sary papers, and in case he does
not comply with his bid, said prem
lses will be re-sold on the same or
some subsequent day at his risk.
Dillon, S. c., Oct. 10. 1911.
A. B. Jordan,
iO-lz-St Master.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-10-12

There may be warming to the
farmer in the appearance of the
army worm in the cotton field.
The little insect may be the fore
runner of the boil weeviI, and
winnie they have ample time the
farmers should begin to diversity
their crops. While other sections
nave been visited by wholesale
disasters, this section has beef,
notably free from crop-destroying
insects, but the time may not be
Tar distant when we shall have to
pear our share of the misfortunes
from which many other sections
are just recovering. If the boil
weeVll or some other crop-destroy-
ing insect should descepd upon us
without warning, this country
which has always been blessed
with bountiful harvests, wou
De left in a most pitiable condi-
ton. The bon weevil may never
come, but it is a good plan to
prepare for war in time of peace.
Our farmers will have no better
time than the present to begin di-
yersifying their crops.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-10-12

If the approaching presidential
"eiectlon has anything to do with
the price of cotton the speculators
nave opened the game too early.
They will not be able to break
the farmer this year, but they will
tix him so he will plant less cot
ton and raise more hog and homi-
ny for the distressing times ahead
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-10-12

The News and Courier says it
does not look like hard times
In the Pee Dee when the Dillon
people are planning to build a
$4,000 opera house. 1t is charac-
teristic of the Dillon folk, you
Know to put on bold front even
In the face of adversity.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-10-12
Notice.

l have for sale in different sec
lions OF Horny county several farms
or different sizes. Anyone wishing
TO purchase a farm call on or write
me. w. N. Gerald, Paso, S. c.,
Horny county.
10-12-3t D
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-10-12
HAVE FOR SALE

FOR SALE - 1 HAVE FOR SALE
In Horry county, several farms,
ranging from $500 up. If in
terested apply TO w. N. Gerald.
Passo, 8. c., Horry county.
10-12-4t
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-10-12
Chester Reporter.

Chester Reporter.
The farmers should see to it that
there is no violation of the game
law during the weeks preceding
the opening of the fall hunting sea
son. The partridges are inyaIu-
able as insect destroyers, and there
will be opportunity for them to
destroy millions of insects in the
fev weeks before the hunting
heason opens, if they are not
molested.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-10-12

Even if the price of cotton is
low there is some consolation
In the fact that we can buy auto
mobiles cheaper next year.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-10-12

We may expect the re-appearance
of the old adage about one carry
ing all their eggs to market in
one basket almost any day now.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-10-12

the Bentons and Hymans were
threatening a row with his boys
and asked that they be arrested
and bound over to keep the peace.
He was sick in bed and could not
go TO the town with his boys, but
sent an older brother, who did his
pest to stop the row when the two
parties met on the streets. He had
gone to get aid when the fighting
began and Parrot was killed.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-10-12
Opinions of the Press.


Newberry Observer.
The array of counsel in the 'la-
bel' case could clear Judas Iscar-
lot or Benedict Arnold.
Newberry Observer.
Perhaps the growing of long sta
pie cotton will prove the salvation
OF the South If it can only be
made to yield as much as the
short staple,
! Cotton may rise and cotton may
fall but the prosperity of the Pee
Dee is like Tennyson's brook. Dill
on is about to have handsome
opera house. A quarter of a CEN
tury ago there wasn't any Dillon
News and Courier
The State
The Dillon Herald makes a.
! clever point when it says that the
shrewd lawyer for the defense will
hight for a conviction in preference
to mistrial. A mistrial is incon-
venient when a pardon would end
the annoyance.
ST. Matthews Advance.
It's a shame to tell it, but there
are white men in Calhoun county
who can neither read nor write
themselves, and are willing to let
the negro tenants on their planta-
ton outstrip their own children
in education. To-day there are a
number of children in Calhoun
county growing up in ignorance,
not so much through any fault of
their own, but because of their pa
rents. The sooner the law is en-
acted to remedy these conditions
the, better it will be for the coun-
try at large
Bamberg Herald.
There is no reason at all for the
present low price of cotton. The
staple should certainly lie bring
ing IL cents right now. The farm
ers will find out when it is too
late that they have lost money by
not holding. The crop is practi-
cally all open and is being gather
ed very rapidly and there VIII not
be such a large crop made after
all. But with fine weather for
gathering, the receipts continue so
heavy that it is follx to expect the
price to stay up under such condi-
tions.
Chester Reporter.
The farmers should see to it that
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-10-12

DILLON, S. c., OCT. IL, 1911.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-10-12

MIR. -. A. Roach has returned
from business trip to Chicago.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-10-12

Newberry Observer.
The array of counsel in the ''la-
bel' case could clear Judas Iscar-
lot or Benedict Arnold.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-10-12

Newberry Observer.
Perhaps the growing of long sta
pie cotton will prove the salvation
Of the South If it can only be
made to yield as much as the
short staple,
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-03-18
Many Have Won Distinction
Along Certain Lines Of Industry.
RECORD OF NOTED LAWYER.
Progress Of tho Race In tho Land Of
Flowers Within tho Past Ten Years
Has Been RemarkabIe-i. L. Purcell
as Student. Master Mechanic, At
torney and Politician.
By GEORGE RANcIs KING.

Jacksonville. Fla.-The progress of
Afro Americans In Florida for the
past decade has been remarka BILE.
Scattered throughout the farming dis
tricts and In the large cities of the
state there are to be found many indi-
viduals who have won special distinc-
ton along their special line of indus
try. In this respect Jacksonville has
been especially fortunate in having in
its midst Counselor l. 1. Purcell, who
has taken an active interest in most
all good movements for the uplift of
the race.
In matters which require extraordl.
nary legal ability and business fore
sight Lawyer Purcell has been bless
Ing to our people and has also won
the respect and admiration of the
white people by his honest and uncom
promising methods in defense of the
race. This has made the way easier
for other members of the legal profes
sion In Jacksonville and the state at
large TO obtain a respectable hearing
before the courts in behalf of their
clients.
After receiving his preparatory train
ing at Biddle university Mr.. Purcell
entered South Carolina university by
competitive examination and gradual
ed with honors in the class of 1876.
Soon after graduation. while casting
about in his mind for the best way to
begin his career as professional man.
the Florida Southern railroad was in
need of n well rounded mechanic. He
at once took advantage of the opening.
as his previous training also fitted him
for the position.
With headquarters In Palatka. Fla.
Mr. Purcell served the railroad com
pany with ability and satisfaction as
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-03-18

two story factory building of the con
Germ located on Scott street reflects
credit upon the thrift and industry OF
the promoters of the enterprise.
A novel feature OF the establishment
Is the instruction department. where
boys and girls are taught how TO strip
tobacco. make and pack cigars. Many
young men and women who have
served their apprenticeship in this de
partment are now holding good paying
positions with other large manufactur
ing concerns. J. Andrew Williams,
manager of the company, is young
man of much ambition and business
sagacity. He believes in the possibil.
ities of the race to organize and make
business ventures succeed
The race must engage in business
along profitable lines OF industry. says
Mr.. Williams The betterlng of condi
tons among us must come largely
through self help. Individual effort is
one OF the strongest levers by which
colored Americans may uplift them
selves and ultimately bring the masses
up to high standard of efficiency In
the business world
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-03-18
KINGS DAUGHTERS ANNUAL
RECITAL AND ASSEMBLY.
Home For Aged Colored People Prin-
e;pai Beneficiary Of the Circle.

For nearly a quarter OF century the
Willing Workers Circle of the Kings
Daughters has been engaged In philan-
thropic work in Brooklyn. One of the
principal benefciaries of the circle
for over decade has been the Home
For Aged Colored People. The vernal
and autumnal entertainments of the
organization are always largely at
tended by the general public. The
people seem eager to contribute to the
institution through this source.
The twenty first annual recital and
assembly of the circle will be held at
Prospect hall on Monday evening.
April "a. The proceeds viii be donat-
ed to the home. an institution which
has proved its worth in the commu
nifty. Many prominent persons from
out of town will take part In the mu-
steal and literary program.
Among the participants will be Mrs
Louise Alston Burleigh. Miss Beatrice
Rheinhardt. Master Eugene NJ. Mar
tin. Miss Helen Hagan. Messrs. Dab
ney. Wilson and Tuck driol and Mr.
Melville Charlton. At the conclusion
Of the musical program Mr. Henri
Strange. assisted by Mrs. Louise A.
Burleigh. will present the second act
OF the well known play ''Ingomar."
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-03-18

master mechanic for one year. 1t so
happened that the senior member of
the law firm having charge OF the le-
gal interest of the Florida Southern
road. Attorney +. b. Calhoun. was an
nlsmnus of South Carolina university
Lawyer Calhoun at once became inter
ested In Purcell and employed him as
law clerk and notary for the firm.
His knowledge OF the law relating to
railroads was SO thorough that he was
employed by the company as special
counsel. His special duty was TO look
after damage cases. OF which he han
died many with great success. His
influence was widely felt in railroad
circles. and his services were sought
by other concerns FAR and near.
During Counselor Purcell's residence
IN Palntka be built up large law
practice. Although the majority of
his clients were among the large white
corporations and other business con
Germs. he never once neglected call
for service from his own people. Soon
after jimcruw cars were put in opera
ton In jacksonville Mr.. Purcell came
to the city and with j. Douglass Wet
more instituted proceedings to test the
legality of such II law. which only
served TO disturb the peaceful rela.
tions between the white and colored
people OF the community.
Counselor Purcell has figured In
some OF the largest criminal and civil
cases which have come before the
courts since his residence In the state
Out of III cases argued by him before
the supreme court of Florida only
three were decided against his clients.
The Jctcr case. which involved title
to property valued at S250.000. was
won by him In this case the oppos.
ing counsel consisted of FIVE OF the
leading lawyers Of Florida.
Among the other prominent positions
held by him were: Fourteen years
chairman of the Republican executive
committee for Putnam county; sixteen
years one of Paln0ka's city aldermen
and number Of times delegate to the
Republican national convention. Mr..
Purcell's office Is in one OF the lending
office buildings Of Jacksonville and Is
among the best furnished Offices, hav-
ing large and valuable library.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-03-18

NJ
eight blocks
be
phopiug Main 7S2A
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-03-18
New Science Courses a. Howard

The demand for definite courses OF
study in the applied sciences to meet
the demand for trained colored men
in electrical. civil and mechanical en-
gineering was discussed at the recent
meeting of the board of trustees Of
Harvard university. The board au.
thorized the enlargement of these
courses in connection with the school
OF manual arts and applied sciences
for next year.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-03-18
sAREWD BUSINESS MEN.
Some Features Of the Williams Cisa,
Company In Tampa, Fla.

By MISS f1AY1IE c. WILLIAMS.
Tampa, Fla.-Perhaps there is ne
city Of similar size in the United States
which has a greater number of cigal
factories than Tampa. Realizing the
necessity for business enterprises
among Afro Americans. Messrs. K. l.
and J. Andrew Williams about foul
years ago took advantage of the op
portunity open to them and organized
company for the manufacture OF
cigars. The difficulties in the line OF
supply. equipment and competent help
ers were soon overcome. as the man
ayers themselves had a thorough
knowledge of the art of cigarmaking
The Williams Cigar company has
long since passed the experimental
stage and has become a reliable anc
progressive fixture in the business life
OF the community. The company has
a large daily capacity for supplying its
patrons. 1t hires number of cigar
makers. besides Its office force. and also
has agencies in the various states. The
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-03-18
New enol,nd eap.is. Convention.

The thirty seventh annual meeting
OF the New England Baptist mission
ary convention. of which the Rev. DR..
William A. Credit of Philadelphia
is president. will be held in Prov
idence. r. L.. about the middle of
June. The sessions OF the convention
will be held in the famous old Congdon
Street Baptist church, Rev. DR.. S. w.
Smith pastor.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-03-18

Progress at Carlton Avenue Y. N. c. A.
At the February meeting of the COM
mittee of management of the Carlton
avenue branch of the Brooklyn Young
Mems Christian association the secre
tary's report showed that the branch
was in far better condition financial
ly than 1t has been for the past three
years. The fiscal year closes March 81.