V I ABOUND ABOUT TOWN
I LOCAL PARAGRAPHS PICKED UP
I HERE. THERE AND EVERYWHERE
f " Dr. Johnson McKenzie, of Rowwl&nd,
N. C. was in town Saturday/
[ Judge AldHch was sick and
conrt at Marion had to be postr.
poned unt i> June.
Mrs. W. Stackhouse. of Marion.
. was the guest of friends in Dillon
this weel^.
Robert Manning of Latta was
: among the Sunday visitors in the
W. City.
Mrs. R. M. O'Ferrall has as her
guests this weeu her mother, Mite,
giggle, and her sister, Mis* Marie
f y^le. of Blackstone, Va.
, Tj? Leila Barnes of Clarkthn,
f'J, was the guest of her sister,
' 13a arV ^arneS' Saturila/ a"^
' ^rrs- Mary F. Barnes will leave
Ij'j jmo \1WCA iu l. uaiillliuic LU put"
fchase her stock of spnng - Milli&il
The banks were closed an^ the
* postoffice observed Sunday hours
Monday on account of Washingtori's
birthday. *
E. R Liles, representing the
Jefferson Standard Life Insurance *
Co., was a recent visitor in the
city.
W. A. Blizzard spent a few
days last week in Ninety Six
with his brother, H. S. Blizzard.
W. W. Davis, cashier of the
Bank of Lamar, and Mr. B. S. 1
Josey, a prominent business man
and farmer of Dariington, were 1
visitors in the city Sunday and '
Monday. ^
Miss Nell Sprunt, who, on account
of sickness has been unable \
to auena to ner Kindergarten :
work is better and able to resume <
. her duties. Miss Niernsee has
been conducting: the work for her.
Miss Capitola King-, who is ,
attending Greenville Female College
had a fall a few days ago,
which, though not serious, is causing
her much pain. Hermother will
go to Greenville this week to see
her.
Mrs. Wright Jordan entertained
in her usual pleasant
manner the Embroidery Club on
Monday evening. Though several
members of the club were kept at
home by the gloomv weather,
there were enough present to
make the evening very enjoyable. Mr.
Jno. A. Bullard, who formerly
lived at Dillon, died in a 1
hospital at Rocky Mouut on the 1
l3th. Mr. Bullard's death was
caused by pneumonia. The interment
was made at Latta on
tne lotn. me deceased was 45
years or age and leaves a wife '<
$nd one child. 1
The Civic League meets Thurslay
afternoon at 3:30 in the Town
Hall. As there is special business
to be transacted it is hoped
that the attendance will be unusually
large. The members remember
the meetings are on the
second and fourth Thursdays, and
i should not wait for notices.
Messrs. C. S. Dwight and Wm.
James were hosts to a few select
friends at a dinner - at the Price
Court Inn Thursday evening...'
After a bountiful repast which was 1
greatly enjoyed, by the guests
cigars were passed around and
the remainder of the evening
was spent in pleasant social intercourse.
Rev. T. Tracey Walsh, Episcopal
archdeacon of Columbia,
preached two interesting sermons
at the Masonic Hall Sunday morning
and evening. Mr Walsh has
engagements at Dillon which he
fills regularty once a month.
While here Mr Walsh was the
guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. O'
Ferrall.
Vae?'"- Smith Stubbs entertain- i
f ed ' i!11 i:: number of little friends
I Tvc'S' v r iernoon from 4:30 to 6
l Vel?>ck ; honor of his eighth
irthda \fter an hour of pleased
liu RAt'. ie vonng people were
< : ?. htful refreshments by
B A Stubbs and Misses
B ' f'. x rtle Stubbs. Master
Smith ed a number of nice
K present*
K P 1
Messrs. I aty & Beaty who have
uic contract for 6000 feet <# street
Lpaving began work Monday
morntng The first walk to be
laid is from the' corner of Morris
Fass' storp on Main street down
to the stehdea formerly occupied by 3
the Bennett Live Stock C?. The
next work will be done on Railroad
avenue from L.jC. ^vfddyV >
corner up to T. L. Bass's. Crossings
of vitrified brick or reinfor- '
ced concrete will probably be laid
on several of the prominent streets.
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Council is willing to put up dol
for dollar with tiie propei
owners-uiitrf'ffje" entire busing
district paved* . .r*
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Rev. F. 0.v?S. Curtis-silent S
uroay in the city on his way
Charlottsville, Va., where he s
companies his sen, Mr. Ma
Curtis, who was * married on t
23rd. instant to Miss Ada Hs
bottle. The bride is well-kno\
in Dillon as she - was connect
with the music department at t
High School for several seaspr
Mr. Curtis is employed as phi
macist at Evans' Pharmrcy ai
his many Dillon friends congn
ulate him on winning such a char
ing life partner. After a br
hon^y-moon Mr. and Mrs. Cur
will be at home to their frien
in Dillon.
i Mullins Matters. .
Business is very dull here
present, though indications i
that it will'htf better soon.
. A negro man while attcmpti
to honH a fr*?iorVi?- froJr. 1.~? i.
M a.vi6ui uaiu I1CIC H
a leg this (Satarday) afternoon.
The Methodists seem to be t
lighted with their new pastor a
are making extensive ipreparatio
for a more up-to-date Sund
School.
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The Baptist /.hive~--TttPir n<
brick church completed ai\d ha
moved their place- tff\ Vol's):
there. "
, Farmers are the busiest m
seen now. They, are hauling f(
tiTizers as if they see bright pr<
pects ahead.
Very heavy rains fell here ye
terday. SVArt-.
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| " Civic League Notes
The reirular meetino-'f.f Pi
ic League will be held Thursd
afternoon promptly at 4 o'clock.
A full attendance is -request
as business of importance will
discussed.
For various*reasons it has be
decided to hold our annuril ineetii
in March, at which time , office
wili be elected for the'bnsuii
year, committees a*Kl officers w
make their reports', etc. "
All members are requested
pay their membership fee of 5C
before that time to help q
the treasurer's -report.' We
are very anxious to have j
the ladies of Dillon who are intc
ested in the appearapce apd w<
fare of our^town to unite with u
for the success of our worlt d
pends on the cooperation . of- su
public-spirited women and we fe
sure we can depend on ^he hear
support of our public-spirited me
So, if you are not a member
f_ r - ' '
me League, don't put it off.
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Hot Supper at .Oak Grove
The ladies o? Bethesda Chur
will give an Qystex Supper at O
Grove school house on Friday e\
ning Feb 26, tlje proceeds
to"beusedin furnishing the pr
sonage. The puolic is cordial
invfted. " y v . >
Thfe famous Navassa Guar
the kind made by the old reliat
Navassa Guano Company,
Wilmington, N. C., sold by J.,
Hursey, for Corn, Cotton apd T
bacco. Notice
of Election.
Notice is hereby given that
tne vm aay ot *\pril 1909 the
will be held within the usual .hoi
and at the usual voting- placa
election for a M^yor and Six. Aid*
men for the Town of Dillon I
the two years next ensuing. T
qualifications for voting are i
years residence in the Sta
twelve months residence in t
county, ninety days residence
the Town, the production of a
gistration certificat e from t
town supervisor of registrati
and proof of the payment of
municipal taxes assessed a
collectible for the previous yes
The books of registration will,.
opeh at the office, of the Tot
Clerk and Treasurer for th<; i
gistration of all qualifieclvele'&c
up until seven day6?> precedi
the day of a&til election - T
managers appointed for said
lectioti art-H. k; Gottingfcain,
S' Richbourg and" R. A. Bit
ftof. . V ' / i /
C. S. Herring, A. B. Jorda
Clerk. Mfc-yor, (
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lar I TAX COLLECTOR'S NOTICE
i
*ss County Treasurer'jJOfpice,
Marion, S. C.. Sept. 23, 1908.
at- The books for the collection of
to State, County and Road Tax will
ic* be open from Oct. 15, 1908, to
ck Dec. 31, 1908, those who prefer to
he do so can pay in January, 1909,
ir- with 1 per cent, additional; those
-vn who prefer paying in February,
ev4 1909, can do so with 2 pci cent,
he additional; those who prefer payis.
ing: in March, 1909, to the 15th of
ir- Said rnonth, can do so by paying
tid an addition of 7 per cent. (After
it- said date the books will close.),
m- Road Tax can be paid during
icf the fall but if those liable prefer
lis doing so, they can pay the road
ds ax during: January, February and
March, 1909, for the year 1909.
The Copimutation tax is $2.00 for
1909.
Taxpayers owning: property or
| paying taxes for others will please
I ask for a tax receipt in each town****
ship or Special School District in
at which he or they, may own propcrlre
ty. This is very important as
there ate so many School Districts.
Those who do not wish to come
k to the office can write me (not later
' than December 25th) and I will
furnish them the amount due and
1f?- thev can remit me hv et-ioelr mnn _
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nd ev order, or registered letter,
iris If stamps are sent please do not
ay send any above two (2) cents as I
cannot use them.
Please do not send me cash with-vv
out registering same, as it is liable
y? to be lost; if sent otherwiseit must
be at sender's risk.
the Levy is-as i;pi>lo\vs:
State Tax 5/^ 'mills
* Constitutional School Tax 3 mills
Road and Bridge 11-4 mills
Salaries 2 mills
:?j- Pooi; .HauSe," Poor, etc. 1 1-4 mills
" "General Levy ' 13 mills'
. Carolina District (special school)
i.. . " 3 mills
: Dillon " 44 8 mills
| Latta " " 7 mills
> Mariop 1 mills
jvl "Mullins '' 7 mills
;iy: Pl's'tHill33" . j' .-4 mills
Oak Grove " - 3 mills
-y Ruck Sw'p" " 3 mills
, Union . 44 -3 mills
)e Pages,Mill " " 3 mills
- Mlllipfs " ... " 3"mills
1:11 Ham'er " " 2 mills
Dalcho " 44 2 fhilL
'rs Nichols ,4v V " r 3 mill
n* Todd's -7 ; 44 _ r 3 mills
'-1 Centenary " 44 \ 2 inills
Little Rock# 4 4 1 " 3 mills
to pr<' tr? 11 SA* * ' ' ? ~:i?~
a < w A VSW %J Illlllv)
>c. Olivet " . . ' I 3. rfulls
ut -New Holly-^ ~ '' 3 mills
Bingham " '4 2 mills
a]l Kt;ntvre " " 2 mills
>r. Bermuda 4 4-12 1-2 mills
?1-* Palmejf 44 "2 1-2 mills
iS> Br't's Neck 7 44 3 mills
|e. Eulooia ... . 3 mills
ch -Nebo" "* 3 mills
:el Scotch " " 5 mills
ty Fork . . " - - 5 mills
n. SpringBr'h44 44 3 mills
of Zion . " 44 3 mills
Oak ton _ 3. millsReedy
Creek ,44 : ?' 4 mills
Cedar Grove " 2 miB3
* . Poll Tax $1.00. Every male
ch citizen from 21 to 60 years is liable.
ak except Confederate soldiers, who
,e_ do not-Dav Rafter .50 years, and
to those excused by law. 7,
ir- : * J. D. MONTGOMERY,
[ly County Treasurer..
OrwcK 'Phone Nq. 43* I NIGI1T
^ Residence 'Phone No!183. i DELI.
off Dr. C. Henslce
A. ^
o- OFFICE OVER BANK OF DILLON.
Room No. 14. Price Hotel.
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Nisbt Bell on the Nortb-eant ornar 01 th
,Prtc?.lIott:l, on tbe front^f the.K. A.
>* ' Parnell Company's store.
on ;re
irs * DR. ||m, R. CRAIG
an -PHYSICIAN & SURGEON
br*
office over
For .
,he J. H. MCLAURIN S DRUG STORE.;
w0 Residence of' Mrs. Agm:s Carmi
chatel, night, gall.bell near front
v.' door. * ".
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jvn ACCOUNT INAUGURAL CEJLRMC
gV TiA^on sate Fegujg^S^
to reach qriltfnahstaTfinfc point no
ng \
he - - G&BAT -MJfcn
e" ' Fqrr further v*{orma|ion, r?eerv<
T" Age'it or ^ritje^i r\ J
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Notice of Sale
By virture of authority vestee
in me as agent under a distress
warrant for rent issued and directed
to me by W. T. Betheaanc
J. B. Gibson, as Executors of the
LasfWill and Testament of Hugh
P. Price, deceased, against the
Bennett Live Stock Company,
a corporation of Dillon, S. C.,
j a. i _ r mi n 1_?
tiiiu as ageiu 01 ine reopie a
Bank under a chattel morgage
given by Bennett Live Stock
Company to the said. Bank, I
will sell at public auction to the
highest bidder for cash, before
the stables formerly occupied by
the Bennett Live Stock Company
in the t,own of Dillon, on Saturday,
February 27th, 1909, at three o'clock
P. M. 9 New Buggies, 9
Old Buggies, several sets new
harness, collars, 1 Iron Safe, Several
Halters, Bridles, Horse Blankets,
Buggy Poles, Whips, I OneHorse
Wagon and other personal
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.J. F. Wost, Agent.
Dillon, SC., Feb. 10th., 1909.
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Strayed?One small Jersey cow
brought to Dillon from J. A. B.
Layette's place on last Monday
week (Feb. 8.) Any one in possession
of cow or information will
please notify J. L. Gaitley or J. A.
B. Eagette. 2-18-2t
"NOTICE.
I take this occasion in Retiring
from-the drug business to thank
my friends for their generous support
during the eight years I was
in the business and to bespeak a
continuance of a liberal .share ol
! their patronage to my successors
j the Brunson Drug Store. I will
now devote myself exclusively tc
I my chosen profession, the practice
I of riiecfidirie, my office East side ol
I Railroad Avenue facing the pas
j sctfger depot Square.
Office 'Phone68
Residence 'Phone 28
B. M. BADGER. M. D.
One Thousand
Dollars
can. be accumulated
by the average person
in five or six years by
the systematic saving
and depositing in a
bank the money that
is now being frittered
away with nothing to
.' show for it. Better
ivo ' < begin on that thousand
today by starting
an account with .
IJank of Dillon
FAMILY PROTECTION
No home is safe without insurance.
A good policy * that
protects your family costs
very little.
THE MUTAL LIFE of NEW
YORK. One of the strongest
old line companies. Has paid
dividends regularly for many
years. If you want to see
some very liberal contracts
call on
F. M. HUGGINS, Aft,
Dillon, S. C.
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MUQS PRESIDENT ELECT ^AFT.
. i iv - . i u t. Si"i ]t , 3 . i
M^tOh 1st, ?nfL and 3rd, final limil
t later than midnight March 10th
TARY PARBDE
itions etc., call on nearest Tickel
3 T\ \
I j T? C. White,
General Passenger Agent
TON, N. C. .
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/sx7>\ babcock an d
moyer buggies
Come and look. The acme
of perfection. At
Holliday
WU1LLUJN, S. CJ.
It costs you nothing to see and
yon may find the inspection
profitable.
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Etiwan Fertili7p.rs
For All Crops and Big Crops
The fertilizers that have
been known for forty years
and profitably used by two
generations of farmers.
The fertilizers that coni
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cam tne ngnt materials and |
make your crops grow.
Etiwan Fertilizer Co.
CHARLESTON, S. C.
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EE Gasoline Engines and Automobiles Our Specialties. 3
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The South *Atlantic Insurance Company M
The following Increases for the Year Show: Evil
New Premiums 60 % Insurance in Force 24 % vlff
Renewal Premiums 31 " Net Assets io " Innl
' XI insurance Issued 40 " Net Surplus 25 " M
W Toted Income 39 per cenfc
: nl" All New Forms of Policies Giving Most Liberal Cdnser- MM
\ If*' vative Options to Insured. |ly
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