University of South Carolina Libraries
K MISS MABEL McKlNLEY The Americaan Soprano Important among Theatrical "Oftjngagements in Dillon is the ^pominf of Miss Mable McKinley ^Lfavorite neice of our martyred ^President (William McKinley) on Jvvhich occasion she and her comiLpany of artists will present Grand jWDpera in concert. The OrganJBlfza roncerts be iLtw i i ?ind been made which ineadinjr citizens of this IBP McKinley is now conJdfe e most severe critics 1 such artists as Mel^Pd; an Heink and others Jfti .? earance is always hailed with delight and with as much " j^nthusiain and applause as Nordia and Calve who have sung belOorc her on previous occassions ^Rind the Buban Star at Havana ^^has styled her as the American jTMelba and one of the greatest ^RfSCgers of modern times. I trust Jlkny efforts in securing this attraction will be appreciated, and I ^Wurish to thank the public for their ^^iberal subscription, thus showing IS that such great artists are appreciated in this city. No one admitted between acts ^fieservat'on of seats at Brunson's ^fcrug Store?50c., 75c. and $1.00^ Performace given at Dillon Opera V House. Doors open 7:15; Curtain 8:15; (M Respectfully yours, C. T. O'FERRALL, Mgr. Dillon Opera House. jp 0-7-3t. ' Alfonso Wins Again. ' The second of the match races ^jPjetween Alfonso and Marguerite ^Pvas pulled off on the Dillon track ^Thursday afternoon. The race =^?wa.i won by Alfonso in three _j?r.traight heats. Three hundred ^visitors from Marion and Marl="^x>ro counties were here to wit.^ ress the race. Marguerite made bl game fight against the power^^ul Alfonso, but in the last heat ^^he was easily distanced by the famous Marlboro trotter. The ^imewas 15 % which was considnA^red very slow as the track was in ^excellent condition. Sixty per ^ent ot the gate receipts" went to ^aAhe winner and the remaining 40 j>er cent, went to the Dillon Driv^^ng Association. BARN STRUCK BY LIGHTNING. During the terrific rain and ^ ("thunder storm that passed over =4this section Tuesday night the of Mrs. Elizabeth Hamilton, I who lives just across the new cJQbi idge, was struck by lightning destroyed. In the barn were i GPifArol hnnrlrprl rlnllnre \iv\rfli nf =^eed, some cotton, a buggy and a of farming utensils, all of i which were a total loss. A mule e=^?ccupying a stall in the bottom _j?tory escaped unhurt- Immediateliy after the bolt of lightning de ^^ftcended the family rushed from ?athe house and found the barn in "nlames. They worked frantically, ^^ibut despite their efforts, assisted ej^>y a driving rain, the flames gain1 ed rapid headway and t^e struct^<5 contents were a charred gjgtl half an hour, ral an industrious o depend upon k&M nd the help of ? SCVeidi 0U4M. Jrcn for a liveli^^ftiood, and the loss falls heavily upIhT jh HI 'URN Hi AiLAiui^uncl blNE Account Ccntenial Celebration '^international Christian Society K=igChurches of Christ in America ?)ctober llth-19th. Round trip ,cAate $25.85. Tickets on sale M>ctober 9th, 10th, 14th, and Hi^ctober 15th, final limit returnUng, October 25 1909. *=0 For further information, call on ^Ticket Agent or write. J. Craig, T. C. White, jJ*ass. Traf. Mgr. Gen. Pass. Agt. 1HW WTT v r. I "ill 1 f LIFE INSURANCE THE SURE PROTECTION. ' ~ Occasionally one runs across a man who declines to protect [ ?? r those dependent upon him by insuring: his life. He i thinks insurance on his residence and other persona' ( property is necessary?but insure his life, never! This illogical and unwise man proudly boasts of his health : and strength and of his ability to care for nis family i under any and all circumstances. Annarantlv ! ?> i? 1 unmindful of the fact that so often death comes without ]"H( warning" and that even a hard earned competence may . qj-j fade away in a night. f | . [ It is the insurance policy alone that endures: it is the only ? sure barrier against the encroachments of poverty and = want. No man in moderate circumstances can afford r bh? ' to ienore this stern fart Se1f-ro1 nnrr? ici finn fliinn* ? I ? . in life, but it is not a tangible asset in the hour of death. i, THE BEST IN LIFE INSURANCE. . The best life insurance policy is that one which gives the I s greatest amount of protection for the money expended. I B i Any agent can figure out an estimate showing that his } P \ company PROMISES the most, but any intelligent person can see for himself that the policies of the | I Greensboro Life Insurance Company GUAKAXTKE f I MORE than the policies of the other company. i a. j For further enlightment 011 this important subjectcommuni- ? |K eate with | j R Forest Taylor, Gen. Agent, I I Greensboro Life Insurance Company, s:-. SUMTER, S. C. B = - - I An Auction Sale I | Worth Your Attention. jl If you wish to buy a home or invest your money in Dillon, i ju one of the best towns in South Carolina. Dillon has grown in a few years to U ,1: nearly 3,000 population; has two railroads with the prospect of another soon, which I fl ^ will make her ajrailroad center. Has two large cotton factories and is adding more* E ^ K Oil Mill and Fertilizer works and many other industries which bring revenues to the gj f town, besides being cituated in one of the | BEST FARMING SECTIONS ? in the state. It is almost certain we will ha"e a new county with Dillon the county : seat which will make her a still better town. ; I have four nice homes on 3rd., Avenue the best Street in west Dillon, situa- |? ted near the business center of town, each has plenty of wide poarches and hall, five P rooms, bath room and closets. Everything finished and convenient with garden | ^ and yard well fenced, \il EACH LOT IS 75 X 150 FEET || This property will positively be sold at public auction to the highest bidder on I p| I 11 f - II!/ Iivionaay, uciooer 4Din.> | at ll o'clock a. m., for cash or if purchaser prefers can pay half cash balance covered g xjy i.?. uiuukiiM ?l o pci eent interest. i nis property is in 'vnitc resilience y J section; only bids from white people received. I| jjl Henry Bethea, IJ F. WATKINS, Auctioneer. I)) P 3ig Values In Automobiles. * 3RUSH RUNABOUT Best car on the market for the money, most Dnomical car ever manufactured. COMPLETE $550.00. If interested in a machine 'Phone or write ^ at Latta, S. C. emonstration car always hand. B. H. AT KIN SO IN. SHHvnaoHMHinHHRnnH KINA AC Al I I THROAT Jfc LUNG 1 REMEDIES ? DR. KING'S NEW DISCOVERY QUICKEST, SAFEST, SUREST 1 COUGH and COLD I CURE 6 AND HEALER OF ALL DISEASES OF LUNGS, 1 THROAT AND CHEST | CURED BY HALF A BOTTLE ] h Half a bottle of Dr. King'* New _Di?covery cured me of the | I PRICE BOo AND 81.OO Pj BMHH SOLD AND GUARANTEED BY I Evans Pharmacy and Brunsons Drug Store. j School Opens Sept. if ) 13th. 1 ^ Having paid particular attention If \ to the line of school supplies for JC r- several years we know just jVj \ what the school children need. 4k ij Our stock this vear is comnleter Uv I than ever and we handle every- WR | thing in the line of school sup- jjn \ plies. We buy in larger quani tities than the dealer who makes By ^ school supplies only a "side line'' nr| and can offer a better selection jlr \ at lower prices. We carry a 'A I full line of school books and al- ytj ways have on hand a complete Mj ^ assortment of jli | Pencil Tablets. hH f Pencils and Pens. * Ink Tablets and Ink. k Crayons and Chalk. SfV C Pencil Boxes. IjTI I.unrVi liactoti; j Book Sacks. J| Spelling Blanks. UK \ And everything else usually found i in a first-class Book Store. We Vv R . carry the largest line of sta- By tionery in Marion county. Aw | Herald Book and M | Stationery Co. M fj Opposite Passenger Depot. nlj ) . >i TMrfi li ii ^ ' - ... . L II