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f ... I . . I l AROUND ABOUT TOWN t LOCAL PARAGRAPHS PICKED UP J HERE. THERE AND EVERYWHERE ? 1 Mrs. Lizzie Mason is up agrain V after an illness of several days- * Mr- K. T. McLellan, of Sellers, was among: the visitors here Fri- f day. | T W Rrrry of Latta was a- m iunday visitors in the < - s ore is in New York on . b ind pleasure trip comv hea, T. A. Dillon and C I) iDavid spent Friday yb 1 imbia on New County ? Vtsi' a Miss Nina Alford left Sunday night for Baltimore to purchase li spring millinery for L. C. Braddy Company. Morris Fass left Saturday 1 night for the north to buy spring b goods. Mr Fass will stop over in Washington and witness the inaugural ceremonies. h Mrs. E. L. Moore was called r to Nichols Thursday to attend the funeral servicss of her aunt, I Mrs. Coleman, who died Wed- " nesday night. As many of the companions can j3 not be nresent there will he no convocation of the Dillon Chapter No. 46, Royal'Arch Masons, next w Monday night, March 8. ^ Rev. W. C. Kirkland is conducting a protracted meeting at the Methodist church this week. The services are held every afternoon and night and the public is cordially invited to join in this week n of worship. The services will be ^ conducted by Rev. Mr. Kirkland. w A representative of the Alumni a. Association of the G. F. College . of Greenville, S. C., will meet H Dillon in the near future for the ^ purpose of organizing a club in N this county. All graduates and C students of this institution are j, requested to send their names and ^ addresses at once to Miss Ruth Allen, Dillon, S. C. K h Mr. Wilsoja Snipes was in town ? Friday representing the Pee Dee ' Mutual_Fire Association of Mul- ^ lins. The association is writing K business in Marion and Horry E couptifs and is meeting with much j] 3uecess. Thev carrv ouite a lnt of insurance in the two counties and have never yet failed to pay a L loss. E The chancellor commander of ^ Dillon Lodge No. 54, Knights of ? Pythias repuests The Herald to state that the Lodge will convene at 8:30 instead of 8 o'clock, next Thursday night. The change in it time is made in order that the fc. members may attend the services at the Methodist church. There is work to be done in the first and ? second degrees and a full attend- si ance is desired. r< Lieut. A. F. Carter, U. S. N. al is at home on a ten days' furlough, tx Lieut. Carter accompanied the At- ai lantic Fleet on its great cruise around the world and landed at . Norfolk last week. While at target practice at Manilla Bay Lieut. T Carter broke the world's record n at long range shooting. He was p] accompanied back from Norfolk by his sisters, Misses Kate and Mary Carter and Mr. Willie Carter who went up to witness the * nome-coming or tne neet. ai The Herald has received quite a ai number of substantial replies to a! the statements sent out several rr . weeks ago to subscribers in arrears. Many of our subscribers paid up their back subscription and then paid in advance. To tl those who have responded we feel N truly grateful, but there are some V others who have paid no attention H to the statements. It is costing h lots of money to publish The Herald and we trust that those of our subscribers still in arrears will pay up at once and not force us to h > send out additional statements. c< ' It is a small matter to the individ- t< ^j?al subscriber, but it means a al Ak^reat deal to us in the aggrev ^ate. f1 i m , , ii i Free State News'.'""""'''| ^ '? Mr*. H. W. Parham has been * very sick for the pflst few weeks. ' w but is now improving:. K H Mr. W. L. Glaee of Orangeburg a WL spent last Sunday with Mr. Ed. ? HP Fenegan. e: $ | Misses Mamie Mace and Mattie p 2* Philips o f Enlonia visited ? a?, relatives and friends in this sec- * pMtion last week. n Ik Mr. and Mrs. W. Sellers visited b O. J,^Feuegau last u J. P. Rogers, who is teaching he Scotch school near Mullins pent Saturday and Sunday with lis parents here. Mr. and Mrs. John Gaddy spent esterday with their aunt, Mrs. M. I. Ellen. Dots from Sandy Corner : The warm days of late have tarted the farmers to turning the oil again. E. V. Moody of Pleasant Hill iras in this community last Saturlay and Sunday. Colon Stubbs of Old North itate was in this community tor short stay last Sunday evening. O n Oi l. _ TNH1 o. r. oiepiiens was in union ist Friday on business. W. C. "McKenzie was called to he bedside of his mother at Fork ast week. He reports her some setter. We, of this section are looking srward to the time when we will ave a new county and a new raiload to the county seat. A. C. Moody was in Dillon on usiness last Saturday. B. A. Moody was in Dillon in ehalf of the new county Monday ist. David Miller and P. A. Moody rera in this section Snndav visit lg friends and relatives. C. M.C. W. Majistrates for Marion County. On the recommendation of the lembers of the General Assembly >r Marion County, the following 'ere appointed by the governor s magistrates to serve the ensulg two years: [arion D. J. Oliver [arion S. G. Miles ampbell's Bridge S. L. Page udson S. T. Moore [ullins M. C. Harrelson temper (Nichols) Stephen Horn lamer J no. B. McEachern ore Tracy E. Fore entenery R. LeGette rebo W. J. Dozier lingham W. M. Gilbert hllon j. A. Fore -atta W. W. Sellers -ittle Rock (Hrlsvlle) Dr. Smith [illsboro B. F- Edwards ee Dee E. J. Perritt -Marion Star. ? ^ The good housewife gets the leal, dresses the children, sweeps, akes, mends, does the washing, ad when the shades of evening ather she finds th^t human pos- ; bilities and endurance have < lached the limit. The banker, Eter the morning meal, goes to le counting room, delves facts ad figures all day, and when he ' oes home it is often with a feel- ( ig akin to nervous prostration. 1 ? J . . ? - ^ ne doctor, uentist, dry goods ian, grocer newspaper man, imlement dealer, druggist?all of lese, after displaying a liberal alount of Roosevelt strenuosity H day and many times until long Fter the bats have had their frolic ad gone to roost?wall, they feel s though life, at the very best, is lade of toil. The famous Navassa Guano, le kind made by the old reliable favassa Guano Company, of Wilmington, N. C., sold by J. A. [ursey, for Corn, Cotton and Toacco. Just at this time the mail order ouses are active in flooding the Duntry with big, handsomely gatm up spring catalogues, quoting ttractive prices on staple articles ad making all sorts of big-sound \g claims for cash. They do not flfer to exchange their goods for le farmers' eggs, poultry, butter r other produce. They don't *ust a penny's worth, but make ou pay cash before you get the oods and the freight besides. If nything is wrong with the goods r they don't suit, they will not Kchange them for you. They ay no taxes into your city or aunty treasury, with which our :hool books are maintained, >ads, bridges and sidewalks are uilt. They do not contribute to > our churches, charitable instituous, nor to TAX COLLECTOR'S NOTICE County Treasurer'sOffice, Marion, S. C.. Sept. 23, 1908. * The books for the collection of V State, County and Road Tax will ^ be open from Oct. 15, 1908, to e Dec. 31, 1908, those who prefer to n do so can pay in January, 1909, i\ with 1 per cent, additional; those ' who prefer paying in February, 1909, can do so with 2' pel cent. ^ additional; those who prefer pay- t1 ing in March, 1909, to the 15th Of c said month, can do so by .paying ^ an addition of 7 per cent. (After ? said date the books will close.) Road Tax can be paid during the fall but if those liable prefer a doing so, they can pay the road n ax during January, February and c March, 1909, for the year 1909. ^ The Commutation ta* is H2 OO for 1909. ~ *1? Taxpayers owning property or' C paying taxes for* others will please g ask for a lax receipt in each lown- u ship or Special School District in t] which he or they may own property. This is very important as there are so many School Districts. " Those who do not wish to come S to the office can write me (not later s< than December 25th) and I will q furnish them the amount due and they can remit me by check, money order, or registered letter. If stamps are sent please do no* send any above two (2) cents as I cannot use them. Please do not send me cash with out registering same; as it is liable p to be lost; if sent ofherwiseit must ' be at sender's risk. THE LEVY IS AS FOLLOWS: State Tax 5 mills Constitutional School Tax 3 mills Road and Bridge 11-4 mills Salaries 2 mills Poor House, Poor, etc. 1 1-4 mills f General Levy 13 Vi mills n Carolina District (special school) p 3 mills ii ' " o ?:ii~ - I^iuvu O 1111113 AJ Latta " " 7 mills t Marion " " 7 mills t Mullins " " 7 mills r Prs'tHill33" " 4 mills n Oak Grove " .4 4 3 mills o Ruck Sw'p " " 3 mills I Union " " 3 mills s Pages Mill " " 3 mills ( Millers " 3 mills I Hamer 4' 2 mills Dalcho .. " 2 mill* Nichols " 3 mill; Todd's " " 3 mills Centenary " '. '4' 2 mills Little Rock' 4 4 4 3 mills Pl's'tHill56" 44 3 mills Olivet 41 44 3 mills New Holly 4 4 4 4 3 mills Bingham 4 4 4 4 2 mills Kentyre 4 4 4 4 2 mills Bermuda 4 4 4 4 2 1-2 mills Palmer 4 4 4 4 2 1-2 mills Br't's Neck" 4 4 3 mills Eulonia 3 mills Nebo 3 mills Scotch 4 4 4 4 5 mills ~ Fork 4 4 4 4 5 mills SpringBr'h" 44 3 mills Zion 4 4 4 4 3 mills Oakton 1 millc i Reedy Creek " ... 4 mills Cedar Grove '' 2 mills Poll Tax $1.00. Every male F citizen from 21 to 60 years is liable c! except Confederate soldiers, who d do not pay after 50 years, and those excused by law. ? J. D. MONTGOMERY, g County Treasurer. I The Herald $1.50 per year. Trouble Saved By patrronizing our Laundry. Your Linen will always be clean and attractive. Basket leaves every Tuesday evening, Special Prices made on family washings. If you are having trouble with I youa washwoman, see us and we can give you prices for your entire weeek's washing m that are very little higher than your washwoman charges. Notb: Put name and number t of pieces on every bundle. A. K. PARHAM FIRE INSURANCE WILSON SNIPES, Gbn. A The Pee Dee Mutual Fire surance Association of Mul v S. C. is the only Mutual Fire J . surance Company doing busi in the counties, Marion and^< < j ry. Insurance at COST, We licit your business. 3-4 3n . j si II Notice < if .Election. j Notice ,is hereby, given that or? he 9th day . of \pril 1909 ther till be held within the usual hod ndat the usual voting p,laci lection for a Mayor and Six Ai icn-for the Town of"-DiHor lie (wo years next ensuing. uaJifieations for voting v wai* x ill lilt welve months repidenc ountyv ninety - days-re* lie Town, th<f"prophet i* istration ~ certificat e e own supervisor of jn nd proof of the payme.. all lunicipal taxes assessed and ollectible for the previous year, 'he books of registration will be pen at the..,office .of the Town llerk and Treasurer for the rejstration of^U qualified ^electors p until seven - days = preceding fie day of .said. election-' The lanagers appointed *fOr Said e*ction are H. ?. Cottingham, TI. Richbourg and* R. A. t-Brunon. " ; ^ ^ S, rterr{pg, A. B, Jordan, .. ?-? Clerk.- Mayor. ...? ? -'W.::* c/Jl* *-??- *?? i * .;? ?. * :* . h ? t ' EGGS FOR HATCHING. Rose Cotnb. R.-.:Reds at. $1.20 er setting of l5. . .. Dillon, S. C.' . . . it-:?" ? ? ^?? NOTICE. I take this occasion in 'rttirhig rom the drug business to., thank iiy friends for their generous suport during the eight years I. was n the business and tp. bespeak a ontinuance of a iiberaL share of neir patronage to my successors he Brunson Drug Store. I will iow devote myselk-exclusively to ny chosen profession, 'thepractice f medicine, my office East side of i ail road Avenue facifig" the pasCnger depot square. * )ffice 'Phone68 ^sidence']phone 28 .. . . B. M. BADGER. M. Dv ^ i i ' 'V " ? -? . ? '. > : .? <*>,'i. * J V '. I . . Oirn'ruom No. 43. ' ~| NlPllT P.;:'.Dnci 'Puom No. 89. I ?" HKL.L Dr. C. Henslee OFFICE OVER BANK OF DILLON. . Room No. 14. Price Hotel. Night Bell op the North-vast ornor ot tb Prlca.Hotel, ou the.front of tbe.K. A.. Parnell Company's Store. DR. L R. CRAIG PHYSICIAN & SURGEON office over J. H. MCLAURIN's DRUG STORE Lesidence of Mrs. Agnes Carmihael, night call bell near front oor. ' I.. -l-rl- 1 a)ne 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 i away with nothing to show for it. Better begin on that thousand today by start- i ing an account with tank of Dillon AM1LY 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 )ld line companies. Has paid dividends regularly for many years. If you want to see tome very liberal contracts :all on *Van Ch^meritsof AT?> BAb^.. i.:,r f j , AfOfER BUGGIES SSifcHlr^ 1 Come, and look. The acme. f'jj of perfecjtio}C--At'J::qi T-: Th*HollidayCo? ) - * "DILLON: S. 'e. " It costs you nothing to see and you may find the Inspcididn' profitable. i' i 'j, A i?. i !i ? i * * "*" I * . Etiwan Fertilizers i For All Crops and Big Crops I I ? I = J - Mill I ????????????? The fertilizers that have been known for forty years and profitably used by two generations of farmers. . j . The fertilizers that contain the right materials and make your crops grow. J i Etiwan Fertilize CHARLESTON, S. C. Ask for "Etiman." I RLPAHING | E ?j g~ On any kind of machinery done on short notice. We have 2 I he equipments and the machinists that can take care of your 2 & ? =sj EE Engines, Gins, Mowers, Rakes, Harvesters and AH 2jj EE Kinds of Farm Machinery. 3 3 ! ST All work entrusted to us oromotlv executed. rs : E: Gasoline Engines and Automobiles Our Specialties. 3 i I DILLON AUTO. GARAGE I .J3. H.-M?INTYRE; MGR. | luiiuiiiiiiiaiuium^kuiUiUiuuutauuiiuuiiuuiiUMuP IY m nc jomn /utanric insurance company nil JfU The following Increases for the Year Show: H Mil New Premiums 60 % Insurance in Force 24 % Vjff an Renewal Premiums 31 " Net Assets 19 " |Yi Insurance Issued 40 " Net Surplus 25 " Rffi Total Income 39 per cent. UU n# ; All New Forms of Policies Giving Most Liberal Conaer* -11 lj"' vative Options to Insured. v" ' |jf| |A| MAX FASS, General Agent u