The Dillon herald. (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, July 10, 1919, Image 5
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Lieut. W. J. Carter, Jr.,paymaster
in the navy, spent Sunday at home.
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Mr. J. W. Atkinson of Fork was in
town Sunday.
Miss Mary Murehison has-returned
from an extended trip to NVw York.
Mrs. J. H. Kirb.v of Mullins was
in town Friday.
Miss Louise McQueen was in town
Friday.
Miss Rebecca Ayers spent the week
end with friends at Nichols.
Mr. B. B. Benfield made a business
trip to Atlanta this week.
Miss Ruth Monroe spent Friday In
Fayetteville.
Miss Dorothy Melvin of Fayetteville
is visiting Beatricel Rogers.
Earl Bethea made a business trip
to Columbia Monday.
Mrs. L. R. Craig has as her guest
her mother and sister of Mobile, Ala.
Grady Hayes of Cotton Valley, La.,
spent a while last week with his aunt
Mrs. S. W. Jackson.'
Miss Olive Kirby, Ina and Tressiej
Edwards of Mullins were in town Sunday.
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L. D. Lid#1 Esq., of Marion, was in
the city Monday on professional bus- i
iness.
Mr. R. P. Stackhouse of Americus, J
Ga.. spent several days in thq city j
last week with relatives.
Mr. W. S. Cottingham was in Pee
Dee Monday on business. He was accompanied
by his son Rufus.
Mrs. S. C. Henslee and Rebecca
Field will leHve Friday for Myrtle
Beach for a few days. /
Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Bethea and
children and Billy Bethea spent several
days at Wrightsville last week.
Mrs. J. W. Hamer and son James ;
left yesterday for Asheville where
they will spend some time.
Jack Hayes, recently returned from
overseas, is visiting friends in Columbia.
Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Rogers and
daughters Misses Nellie and Eva of
Marion were in town Friday.
Messrs. Gary Edwards, B. D. Altman
and Claude Carmichael of Mullins
were in town Friday.
vf5o? vaii Dandridee of Valdosta.
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Ga., spent a few days with Mrs. J. S.
Watson.
Mrs. G. G. Watson of Valdosta, Ga..
spent a few days with relatives here
the past week.
S. W. Jackson left Monday night
for Fort Worth, Tex., to visit his son.
Liston Jackson.
M^ss Kate Pagd who is making her
home in Graham, N. C., is spending
a few days in the city.
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It is gratifying to know that Mrs.
John R. Cooper who has been in the
hospital in Richmond will be able
to return home in a few days.
Tom David who has been overseas
where he saw much active service, arrived
home Tuesday much to the de- 1
light of his Dillon friends.
Senator P. L. Bethea and Truss W.
W. Bethea are in Columbus, Ohio,
this week attending the meeting of j
the NationaT Sunday School Convention.
Mr. W. M. Hamcjr and daughters ,
of Asheville, N. C., spent several days ;
in the city this week with relatives. ;
Mr. Hamer and the Misses Hamer
have been in New York for theJ past
two months and are returning to their
home in Asheville after spending the
winter in Florida. |(
I We are gla<
We cordially
and the best equ
ever and you wi
Come and ti
I VICTOR BETHI
Horace Bethea who is with the General
Electric Co., with headquarters in
Atlanta, spent several days in thd city
last week with his mother, Mrs. M.
G. Bethea.
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Mr. C. C. Haynqs of Durham an''
Joe Best of Warsaw spent a few days
in Dillon visiting friends the past
week.
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W. W. Thompson went over to Columbia
Saturday night and returned
Sunday night with Earl Bethea making
the return trip in a Paige car.
Rev. H. H. McMillan will preach at
the Little Rock Baptist church next
Sunday at 11 a. m. Also Sunday night
at 8:45.
Thorp will be a meeting of the Civic
Improvement Associatien Friday, afternoon
at 5:3,0 o'clock in the old
Chamber of Commerce hall. Fvery
member Is urged to attend and bring
new members.
At the request of the Civic Improvement
Association a house to house inspection
was made of all buck door
premises by the Chief of Police. He
reported them all with Tew exceptions
in good condition.
The Red Cross Home Service office
at the court house will be closed
from Thursday afternoon until next
Wednesday morning.
Mr. Sam Jeans, of Marlboro county,
has accepted the position of assistant
postmaster under Postmaster Hargrove.
Mr. Jeans who has been teaching
school will take up his new duties
this week.
Mr. W. A. Blizzard is in receipt of a
telegram from his son, Winston,)
stating tl^at he has arrived in Hoboken,
N. J.? and expects to reach home j
in the next few days. Winston has:
>een with the overseas forces for morp
than a year.
The Girls Auxiliary of the First j
Baptist church win givu a miscellaneous
shower in the Sunday school
ooms, next Friday afternoon, July 11,
1919 at 5:30 o'clock in honor of Miss
Lila Watson, who is to sail on August
6 for China where she will engage
in missionary work. All Baptist
ladies and girls, whether members of
his church or not, are cordially inited
to be present.
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Mr. B. A. Bedenbaugh, for many
years the clerk and treasurer of the
town, has tendered his resignation
and will enter the employ of the |
Moore Auto Sales Co., as bookkeeper.
Mr. Bedenbaugh has made the city a
most efficient and painstaking official
and the totfn gives him up with regret.
Mr. Bedenbaugh's successor is
Mr. Ben Edwards, who since his return
from overseas, has been filling
the position of rural policeman. Mr.
Edwards is an efficient office man.
He entered upon his new duties yesterday.
Private James L. Kersey who has
been home on a thirty day's furlough
has returned to Camp Dix, N. J. Kersey
was in active service in France
for twelve months. He was wounded
and gassed at Thencourt on September
18, and was among the/ boys of
the 78th Division when they attacked
Granrpre and the Citadel just beyond
it before this strong point of the
Boche was finally taken. Six times a
brigade of the 78th doughboys drovfe
through thd Bios De Loges, a patch,
of woods about a kilometre square
before it was finally cleared of the
Boche. Thq 78th, took over the sector
beyond tne Argonne jusi in iruiu 01
Brand Pre on October 14. This division
known thc| world over as the
"Lightning Division'' were called the
most wonderful boys of the world by
Mrs. Vincent Astor. "These boys can't
retreat, they don't know how." she
remarked after they took over thc| Argonne
sector. Kersey relates many
thrilling experiences and carries a
wound stripe and also two seryice
stripes.
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Services at the Methodist Church.
Main street Methodist church, Dr.
Watson B. Duncan, pastor. Sunday
school at 10 a. m., Mr. W. H. Muller,,
Superintendent. Preaching at 11 a. m. |
and 8:45 p. m. by the pastor. Morning;
subject: "The Christian Ministry."
Evening subject: "The Art of Living
with Other People." Prayer service on
Wednesday at 8:45 p. m. Public cordially
invited to all services.
d to tell you i
' invite you to bring
lipped warehouse in
11 always find Farm
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is let prove to yot
CA, Pres.
Death at Mill Village.
Mrs. Helen Sellers died on the Mill
Village on the 3rd inst. Mrs. Sellers
had been ill only a short while. She
died strong in the belief of her Savior,
stating on her death bed that she
was ready to go. Mrs. Sellers before
marriage was a Miss Hyatt. She is
survived by her husband. The interment
was made at Pleasant Grove.
Statement of the Condition of
1'Hti ur I'.-JUM .Hiiili
Lake View, S. C.
at the close of business June 30, 1919
RESOURCES:
Loans and discounts $299,941.86
Overdrafts 14,665.86
Bonds and stocks owned
by the bank 2,250.00
Furniture and fixtures 1,000.00
Other real estate owned 2,000.00
Due from banks and bank
ers 67,620.82
Currency 2,928.00
Cold 5.00
Silver and other minor
coin 275.00
Checks and cash items 662.90
Total $391,349.44
LIABILITIES:
Capital stock paid in $ 25,000.00
Surplus fund 12,500.00
Undivided profits, less cur
rent expenses and taxes
paid 7,029.94
Due to banks and bankers
3,737.76
Individual deposits subject
t0 check 166,952.48
Time certificates of deposit
82,355.28
Cashier's checks 2,173,98
Notes and bills rediscount
ed 3,500.00
Bills payable, including
certificates for money
borrowed 87,500.00
Liberty bond accounts 600.00
Total $391,349.44
State of South Carolina,
County of Dillon, ss:?
Before me came W. M. Caddy, cashier
of the above named bank, who,
being duly sworn, says that the
above and foregoing statement is a
true condition of said bank, as shown
by the books of said bank.
W. M. GADDY.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 7th day of July. 1919.
S. HORN, Magistrate.
Correct-Attest:?
R. S. ROGERS,
L. M. OLIVER,
HINARD ROGERS,
Directors.
NOTICE OF ELECTION.
State of South Carolina,
County of Dillon.
Whereas, petitions signed by more
than one-third of the qualified electors
and a like proportion of the resident
freeholders of the age of 21
years of,Kemper School District, No.
16 of the county and State aforesaid
asking that an election be granted in
said district on the question of levyining
a special tax for 5 years sufficient
to pay for a teacherage, interest
and repairs have been presented
to the county board of education;
now by authority vested in us under
Sec. 174 2, Civil Code 1912, said elec'=
v>ar.aH\. nrHprpri held on Friday,
July 11, at Kemper School house.
The trustees shall act as managers
of said election and only such electors
as return real or personal property
for taxation and who exhibit their tax
receipts and registration certificates
as required in general elections shall
be allowed to vote.
Each elector who favors the proposed
levy shall cast a ballot with the
word "Yes'' written or printed thereon,
and each elector opposed to said
levy shall cast a ballot with the word
"No" written or printed thereon.
W. C. MOORE.
H. N. COUSAR,
R. S. ROGERS.
Members of the County Board of Education.
7-3-2t.
CREDITORS NOTICE
Having qualified as administrator
of the estate of Peter D. Mclnnis,
deceased, notice is hereby given that
all persons holding claims against
the said estate are hereby notified to
present same duly authenticated within
the time provided by law or this
notice will be plead in bar of their
recovery. All persons indebted to said
estate are hereby notified to make
immediate paymnt to the undersigned
qualified Administrator.
DANIEL B. McINNIS,
6-26-31?296 Administrator.
[he Dillon fob
i your first load of
i Dillon county. Di
ers Warehouse
ie Home o:
s that we know tob
Truly yoi
FA
JACK 0. M001
BUSINESS LOCALS.
112 HOUR KODAK FINISHING?
All rolls developed 10c; packs 20c.
up; prints 2 l-2c, 4c. 5c; enlarging
35c. up. Specialitsts?we do
nothing but kodak finishing. All
work guaranteed to please. Eastman
Kodaks, Films, Supplies. Columbia
Photo Finishing Co., 1111
I FOUND AT PEE DEE PARK JULY
To My Farmer Friends:? I
I take pleasure in telling
you that I am in Dillon this
season and will manage the
Farmers Warehouse, the big
new, well lighted house, and
the best house in Dillon county.
I have had twenty five
years experience in the
warehouse business and you
who have known me in the
past know I try to do my
duty for every man alike,
and strive to get the high
dollar for all. It is impossible
for me to get to see every
one personally; but if you will
come on and bring me your
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tobacco 1 win give
pound of it my personal attention
and get you the top
of the market every time.
Hoping to see you at Farmers
Warehouse with your
first load, .
I am truly your friend,
w. l. thornburg,
Manager.
7-3-lt?311
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acco Market c
tobacco to Farmer;
iilon will be a strong
f High Fric<
acco and know hov
jr friends,
RMERS
3Y, Sec. and Treas.
4th a Dillon High School class pin.
Owner may have same by paying
for this ad. and identifying pin.
Mrs. Joe P. Lane.?7-10-lt.
WANTED ? TO BUY A GOOD FARM
situated on public highway in district
where there is a good school.
Address P.O. 206, Dillon.?7-10-2t
__LOST ? BETWEEN BENNETTS*
vill< and Marion one card case with
initial T. B. on it. It contains 1
picture and about $40 in cash.
Please return to this office and receive
reward. ? 7-10-ltp.
FOR SALE?FINE FARM OF 116}$
acres. Apply at once, J. L. Waller,
Conway, S. C. Route 1, Box 66.
7-10-4tp.
FOR SALE?MY' HOUSE AND LOT
I for less money than you can build
the house for today. Terms and
price reasonable. Address Chas. H.
Burroughs, Box 162, Goldsboro, N.
C.?7-10-5tp?327.
NOTICE OF ELECTION.
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State of South Carolina,
County of Dillon.
Whereas, petitions signed by more
than one-third of the qualified electors
and like proportion of the resi-(
iHont freeholders of the age of 211
v,vr*
years of Fork School District No. 2b j
of the county and State aforesaid asking
that an election be granted in said
district on the question of increasing
the levy for common school purposes
by 3 mills have been presented to
the county board of education; now
by authority vested in us under Sec.
1742, Civil Code 1912, said election
is hereby ordered held on Tuesday,
July 15th at Fork Drug Store.
The trustees shall act as managers
of said election and only such electors
as return real or personal property
for taxation and who exhibit
their tax receipts and registration certificates
as required in general elections
shall be allowed to vote.
Each elector who favors thq proposed
levy shall cast a ballot with the
word "Yes" written or printel thereon,
and each elector opposed to said
levy shall cast a ballot with the word
"No'' written or printed thereon.
W. C. MOORE,
H. N. COUSAR,
R. S. ROGERS,
Members of the County Board of Education.
7-3-2t. |
' NOTTf!E I
The health and even life of 1
ent upon the freshness ant
foods and dMips bought
That is why we appeal
larly when it comes t
Everything we offer in
An usually large and
everything needed by
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BABY OR M(
OVfi SPCCtALTY
I ESIMi
' RUBBER HOSE FOR i
We have Garden Hose, Water Ho
Hose. Our garden hose at 25c per foo
you can buy, for it will last six to
an average of about 3c to 4c per foot
a hose for 10c you know as a rule the
one season. With an order for 50 f<
we give lawn sprinkler.
Radiator Hose in 1 inch, 1% ii
inch, 2%, in 3 and 4 foot lengths.
COLUMBIA SV
823 WEST GEKVAI8 STREET
' Wilu)i
INSURANCE (
OF NEWARK,
The Mutual Benefit was fully pr<
pneumonia epidemic, "The most disa
try ha3 ever known," and is moving a
ual had happened, being financially fo
contingency.
The above is explained morefull;
Company's Seventy-fourth Annual Sta
"The pestilence or epidemic of i
monia swept over this country, and is
is the most disastrous pestilence this <
one which tested the ability of the Con
the epidemic have amounted to $2,8(
losses $484,000 and our normal de<
creases our losses paid to $12,154,380
usual expectation. To meet such a co
for many years been building up a si
pended Mortality, largely increased. T
in laying aside funds for such a con
reduced our Suspended Mortality Fu
834.794, or in the sume of $ 1>734,91 (
For information as to rates, con
E. C. STANTON, 0
DILLON, S. I
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pens Tuesday, ?
s New Warehouse, ths
*er and better market
PC
v to sell it for the HI
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W. L. THORN
Baby is often dependi
purity of the
here.
to you particu;o
Baby needs,
this line is right,
varied stock of
either
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se, Radiator Hose and Steam
t is by far the cheapest hose
eight seasons, which means
a season. While you can get
10c hose will last you about
?et or more of garden hose
nche, iy> inch, 1% inch, 2
PPLY CO.
COLVMBIA, S. C.
eifiuifel
WANY -
ju
spared for the influenza and
strious pestilence this couniong
just as if nothing unus- 1
rtified against every possible
y by the following from the
tement:
Spanish influenza and pneu?
still reaping its harvest. It
country has ever known and
lpany. Our death losses from
)5,000, which added to war
ath losses of $8,865.46 in.46,
which is far beyond our
ntingency the Company had
irplus fund termed the Sushe
prudence of the Company
dition is well justified. We
nd from $6,569,710 to $4,6.''
itracts, etc., see
istrict Agent,
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July 15th. I
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this year than J
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BURG, Mgr.