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f s? -*$ ?hr SUlun tajrralii r -- 8UBSCRUT10N - 92.50 Per Yr. Dillon, 8. C., May 5, 1981. Some Investigators are primed to throw brickg at the brick maaerb An optimistic business iu in i<* ono who f.oee out after business aui gets It Everybody appear ^ to he in favor of Improvements if the otlier fellow pays for them. The more money the lailioadi get lrom the government Ihi move th?:y think they need. The way not to get good government is not to be interested in It between elections. The business man who advertises ~*'onoe" and then quits is in no position to judge returns. If real help is needed in settling ihn German reparations question why n.?t call on the statesmen ?n the barter thops? The immigration hill annoam nir?_ ly to go through congress and be made a law on the theory that the melting pot is all right in theory but not when it melts the pot. Our neighbor. Marion, is experimenting with the "curb market" and so Tar the experiments have been so satisfactory that Marion is encouraged to adopt the "curb market" as a permanent institution. We have always been an advocate of the "curb market" for the smaller towns and ^cities. Years ago we advocated a ""curb market" for Dillon, but tbe suggestion did not seem to meet with .general approval. There was 110 opposition to the movement to establish a "curb market" but nobody Beemcd to enthuse over tbe idea and the movement wdnt the way that most movements go when they are not l>&cked by public approval. If the market house in the big city is a convenient place for seller and buyer to meet why does not the "curb mar ket" offer the same convenience to seller and buyer in the smaller towns and cities? The seller would l>e saved the trouble and expense of peddling his produce from door to door and the housewife would know where to go to make her purchases. The market could open and close at certain hours and the seller of produce could get back home in time to do a good day's work. The plan provides a quick market for produce and encourages the production of those commodities for which we are sendirg away every month thousands of dollars to distant parts of the nation. It is much easier to produce than to sell, and the placing of commodl ties into the hands ot the consumer ia a matter that requires brains and energy. Who can blame the farmei lor refusing to produce when ho finds ii so difficult to sell? The Yorkville Enquirer says there was much surprise in the Yorkville court room the other.day when, at the close of the arguments in a civil case, one of the jurors asked the trial judge to tell him which was the plaintiff and which was the defendant in the case. "Local attorneys as well as visiting attorneys," adds The Enquirer, "said that never before in all their experience had they heard such a question asked." It is quite reasonable that a lawyer should express surprise when such a question is asked, but there is nothing surprising about it to the averags layman. The layman does not understand legal parlance; he Is not versed In the rill <-a nf cnnrl on<l ? - ? - -w ?? vwmi v, uiiu uuirro lie I* -what is known as an "expert" juror, court phrases and court proceedings are as so much Greek to him. Ho is a school boy in the court room, Juries are made up of men whose Jives run in ehaasrts entirely different from those of Judges, lawyers and court attaches. As a rule their vocations do not require them to study the meaning of legal words and phrases, and it is no reflection on the intelligence of the men who serve a? jurors to say that not one half of them could givte anything like a clear analysis of the testimony at the conclusion of a case. We have seen Judges who did not understand a case after the testimony bad been taken and the arguments were made. On one occasion a leading lawyer of eastern South Carolina sat as special judge In a case involving many fine legal points. At the close of the case tie wrote his decision and then went home and after studying over the case reversed himself. The supreme _ court reversed him and practically pretty<ua*ained his first decree. What then f Miss be expected of the layman when rogresslve c* M juror on a case involving THE DILLON much testimony of a conflicting na tore? We do not believe the rule of court should be modified but the; should be simplified. Instead o "plaintiff" and "defendant" why no designate the principals in a case b their names as "Mr. Smith or Mi Brown?" Or follow the title of th cose and refer to them as "Mi Smith, the plaintiff' and "Mr. Browi thc defendant." If that had been th .rule the Yorkville juror would hav hod a clearer understanding of th case at the conclusion of the testi rnony and arguments. o 1HE STOKY OF A. "CREDIT" FARM El This is the story of a prosperou I mrmer wno uvea not over 10 mile I from Dillon. The story came to Th Herald man through a big merchan who heard it from the farmer am it 8 veracity cannot be questioned. I describes a condition which exists to day in many sections of Dillon count; and in thousands of communitie throughout the cotton belt. "How did I set on my feet?" ask ?ed the farmer in reply to a questloi from the merchant. "You remembe when I sfearted. I rented a one-hors' farm on Mr. Blank's place. It wa fairly good land and the rent wa reasonable enough. I had no capita and my worldly assets represented i few pieces of cheap furniture whirl I bought on th'e installment plan, went to the credit merchant. Credl merchants were plentiful in thosi days. "You are a hard-worker," sail the merchant, "and I will take i chance on you. Your line ?' credi this year will be $350.00, including fertilizers, and you will have to pu 15 acres in cotton." ' "I gave the lien for $350 ani planted the 15 acres in cotton, worked like a beaver. On fair days ploughed and on wet days I cleanei ditch banks and hauled vile sniellinj guano from town. I remember lati one cold rainy evening as I came ii from town with a load of guano saw my little boy and girl, scaroel: more than tots, way down in the fielt cutting splinters from a huge light wood stump. As I unloaded tha guano with the cold rain pelting mi on the back of the neck I looked uj occasionally and saw that little bo: and girl trudging, homeward wit! heavy loads of wood. At night I ate i trugai meal or white sides and cori bread, washed down with black cof foe, and by 8 o'clock I was in bed. : arose early in the mornings ant waded through dew and grass doini the chores around the place and bj sun-up I was in the field. I ploughec all through the hot blistering sum mer, and the only rest I got was whei the crop was laid by and I got a fev day's fishing down by the banks o a sickly looking stream. I did no have money enough to get five mile! away from home and I was too tirec nnd exhausted from the work of lay ing by my crop to waik. When fal came I took my wife and childrer and went out and gaihered that 1: acres of cotton. I went to town anr got enough money to have it ginnet and as fast as it was ginned 1 hauled it out to the merchant. Whei the last bale had been ginned and de livened I asked the merchant for i settlement. He had my bill drawn of with pretty red lines at the botton and when I asked him to let me hav< the balance in cash he looked up it surprise and said: "Why, man, yoi have no balance. The balance is o: the other side of the ledger. You havi come out $40 in debt!" I questional his statement, but h0 went over i with me carefully and when we go through I was convinced that he hai given me a square deal and sur enough I was in debt to him to th amount of $40. He said he was sorry but I was not the only one. Very fe^ of his customers had been abl'e to pa out that year, but I could give anotli er lien right now on next year's croj including the old balance in the nei 1 i pn o n rl m \r nrifo A ?'v*-1 ..w.., ?..% in/ nav auu (.iiimini uuni pet what few things they could mar 1 age along on during the winter, gave him the new lien and the ne> day I brought my wife out to tow ( and she bought a few cheap article amounting to probably $20.00 and w went back home. I went to worl " however, with renewed determins i tion. I hauled guano for the next cro > thiough freezing rains and contlr . ued to watch my little children s , they struggled alone under the henv 1 work of the farm. The sun was Jui as hot that summer and the food jui as scarce. When the crop was harves ed I took in the last bale and sake the merchant how we stood th! time. He had another sheet read with pretty red lines and when looked at it my eyes almost bulge out of their sockets. Instead of havln a balance to my credit I was in del . to the merchant something ovc r $100.00. My feelings are better lma| ' ined than described. But what was 1to do? Jobs were scarce and the ?, again I was not a skilled workmai i If I got a Job somewhere it woul i have to be as a common laborer. Th ! merchant was a kind man and h patted ino on the shoulder and sale 'Oh, well, John don't get discoura* ed; try it another year. Make anothe ! lien, including the old indebtedness i the new lien, and bring your wife ou and buy your winter needs.' I thank led him, but told him 'No, I will stud this thing over for a day or two.' went home that night and talked i over with my wife. We eat un till late hour and I made a vow ther and then that with the help of Goi I would come from under this thin; which was making aVavea of mysel and my wife and children. I wen hack to town the next day and asket the merchant how much he though I could get along with the next year When he told me I said 'All right Just make the paper for half tha HERALD, DILLON, BOOTH CAROLE I i- Amount.' His reply was 'You can't live' s on it.' I told hiih I would look out j for that. Well, to make a long story J I short I managed somehow to live' (that year and when I went to make ' * jmy settlement I had about $75 to my y I credit. The next year I rented a few . |niore acres, hired a little more extra e' help, lived ha?d and at the end of the , Iyear. I had a nice little cash balance '' to my credit. Th^ next year I did not 11 give any lien, reduced my cotton e acreage to suit myself, increased my e grain crops, raised a few hogs for e local market, and at the end of the . year I had about $2,000 in cash and j enough corn in the crib to run my place through the next year, with a; little to spare. Well, that was the beginning. That cash balance increased ft from year to year; I purchased a laiuait i#rm, ana in & year or two pur? chased another farm and before Ions ?, s the future began to look bright and e rosy. I sent that boy and girl off to t school and educated them. I continue i to farm in my own way. Increasing . t or decreasing my acreage as I see fit, j and It has been a good many years y since I have had to touch the pen for s any man." "Well, good-day; I must be going," remarked the farmer as - he clambered into a high-powered 11 car and dashed off down the road. 1 r o e Services at The Methodist Church s s Main street Methodist Church, Dr. 1 Watson B. Duncan, Pastor, a. Sunday School at 10 A. M., Mr. * W. H. Muller, Superintendent. I Preaching at 11 A. M. and 8 P. M. t by the Pastor. e Morning Subject: "Motherhood 1 And Christian Education." A raes- ^ i sage for Mother's Day. t Evening Subject: "The Bread of ? Life." t Junior Epworth League at 3:30 P. M., Miss Mildred Sellers, Superin1 tendent. I Intermediat e Epworth League at I j 7 P. M. t 1 ] Prayer Service on W ednesday at 5 5P. M. s Public cordially invited to all ser1 vices. I ? Death Defying Hero. v > New York, May 1?Heroes* arc * still being born under stress of cira , | v iuiiniaiit'^8. 1J Patrolman Benjamin Nachmann ap- f prared before Magistrate Bernard J. < 1 Dcuras in a prohibition case today 1 and testified that he had drunk sev1 eral hundred samples of hootch in " his work of rounding up those who j sought to continue "wet?" "I congratulate you on your brav- cry and bold dtefiance of death," said a ' the magistrate. o 1 Card of Thanks. [ We feel deeply grateful to the t many good people of Dillon who were 3 so thoughtful and kind during our j reoent bereavement and our prayer rj is that God's richest blessings be the I reward of each and everyone of them. Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Saleeby. ; o 1 In an effort to reform hardened 1 1 drunkards the police of McKee's I Rocks, Pennsylvania, have imported I i six Mexican pine and bull-headed . snakes. The reptiles are six feet in i length and dangerous locking, but " f actually harmless. When a "drunk" * ! is brought in he is given a berth a with the snakes. Thus scared, he i earns his rplpnsc r>v nrnn.u.,,~ ~ r.vw.on.5 l" j reform. J o e To produce the body of a murder- , ijed man in court as evidence, a Canatjdian Northwest Mounted Police offict.er "mushed" by dog team four hun3 dred miles south to the nearest juse tice's court on the Slave River pros'ducing the body at the trial of the \ murderer who was captured deep in v the northwest wilderness. y I- FINAL DISCHAJUjSE NOTICE. i, K i Notice is hereby given that Lloyd d ,Thompson, administrator of the es'-jtate of Ellis Thompson, deoeased has I \ made application unto mc for final ,discharge as administrator, and that Ujj?oiiuay, juno 6th at 10 o'clock in the forenoon has been appointed for the e hfaring of the said petition, t.l All persons holding claims against t-jthe said estate are requested to file P 'them with the administrator on or t- 'ibefor^ 10 o'clock in the forenoon of is Juno the 6th or this notice will be y plead in bar of their recovery, st, JOE CABELL DAVIS. >t. Judge of Probate, t- 5 5 4t. Dillon County. 6 Is CREDITOR'S NOTICE. yi 11 Having qualified as executor of d the estate of Jasper Hayes, deceased, g notice is hereby given that all per>t sons holding claims against the es;r tate are hereby notified to present f- sam6 duly authenticated with the I time provided by law or this notice n will be plead in bar of their recovery, i. All persons indebted to the said d est?te are hereby notified to make e immediate payment to the undersigne executor. 1.1 L. F. Johnson, [ 4 28 3t. Executor. n Master's Sales. it There were two sales by^he master y at the court house last Monday. The, I first was in the case ol Max Fass' It against Annie Hayes. This sale was! a for the foreclosure of a mortgage on ( e two lots in the colored section known d as "the Bottom." The lots were bid g In by Joe P. Lane, attorney, for f $2000.00. The other sale was a foret closure prooeeding by T. W. Berry d against W. C. Parham. The property t sold was the two-story store building formerly occupied by Mr. Parham at :, L&tt*, which was bid In by J. . B. t LeOette for $5,900.00. fc*, V f A, THURSDAY, MORNING, MAY B, wanTcolumn Mil. FARMER?Use n numbered order book for writing your orders to merchants. It leaves you a permanent record and it is easy to n r> lr tin irmi merchant. A safe and economical way of handling your farm affairs. They can be carried in the vest | pocket. The cost is small. For sale at The Herald Office.?5 5. LOST ? Sunday Evening Between Buckswamp church and Julius WBailey's home, a black broadcloth ladies coat with velvet top- Liberal reward for return to J. W. Bailey, Lake View, S. Cv? R. F. D. No. 3<?4 14 tf. r Y PE WRITE K RIBBONS ? Stafford's superfine ribbons for Smith and Underwood typewriters. Herald Publishing Co.?3 24 VOTICE?I AM AGENT FOR THE Florence Steam Laundry and will receive and deliver all laundries as promptly as possible. Palace Market. flK. FARMER?Use n numbered order book for writing your orders to merchants. It leaves you a permanent record and it Is easy to check up your account with the merchant. A safe and economical way of handling your farm affairs. They can be carried in the vest yuv-ivei. x up cost is smau. r or saie ai The Herald Office.? 5 5. VANTED?Everybody to know that I now have a full line of machinery and that I am in a better position to give quick service than I have ever been. All work guaranteed. Electric Shoe Shop over Dillon Hotel, W. R. Summerall, Prop.? 1 20 tf. "HOP AND CHATTEL MORTGAGES titles to real estate, mortgages real estate, bills of sale, planters contracts, r^i liens, claim and delivery papers for sale at The Herald office.?3 24. VANTED ?COUNTRY PEOPLE TO TRY OUR 75c. MKAI S. PALMETTO CAFE, NEXT TO HERALD OFFICE?.tf. ROP AND CHATTEL MORTGAGES titles to real estate, mortgages real estate, bills of sale, planters contracts, rent liens, claim and delivery papers for sale at The Herald office.?3 24. lONUMENTS?We are builders and erectors of high grade monuments. All work of the best material and fully guaranteed. Prices reasonable. See us before placing your order. Lumberton Marble Works, J. H. Floyd, Prop., Lumberton, N. C.?2 24 52t. 1.1 rr,?Hil'UK K1BBOXS? Stafford's superfine ribbons for Smith and Underwood typewriters. Herald Publishing Co.?3 24 70R SALE?lOO Bushels of Golden Dent Seed Corn, $2 per bushel in car. Free from weevils. Best corn for late planting. H. C. Stanton, Dillon, S. C., R. 3?4 7 tf "BOP AND CHATTEL MORTGAGES titles to real estate, mortgages real estate, bills of sale, planters contracts, rent liens, claim and delivery papers for sale at The Herald office.?3 24. IV ANTED ? To save you money on , your next winter's coal. Coal is I bound to go higher in price and | will be hard to get. With the rail- ' >uou smite 'n prospect, it may be I impossible to get it later at ai)y price. We handle the very best grades of Domestic Coal. No slate, and deliver 2000 pounds to the ton. Place your order with us today. Phones 14, 38 or 145. W. E. Caldwell & Son 4 21 tf. WANTED? A live agent for good Laundry, good commission. Write Sanitary Steam Laundry, J. CBrittingham, Mgr., Hamlet, N. C. ?4 28 4t ROOM FOR RENT OVER THE DILlon Pharmacy, next to the Bank of Dillon. Apply to Morris Fass. 5 5 tf MR. FARMER?Use a numbered order book for writing your orders to merchants. It leaves you a permanent record and it is easy to check up your account with the merchant. A safe and economical way of handling your farm affairs. They can be carried in the vest pocket. Tho cost Is small. For sale at The Herald Office.?-6 5. FOR SALE?Brady Oasollne Filling pump, Including tank and oil fixtures complete. Bargain for quick buyer. J. Earle Bethea.?5 5 2tp. TYPEWRITER RIBBONS ? Stafford's superfine ribbons for Smith and Underwood typewriters. Herald Publishing Co.?3 24 FINAL DISCHARGE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Mrs. Ha(tie L. Bethea as administratrix with will annexed of the estate of L. K. Bethea, deceased, has made application unto me for final discharge as administrator, and that Thursday, May 19th at 10 o'clock In the forenoon has beon appointed for the hearing of the said petition. All persons holding claims against the said estate are requested to file them with the administratrix on or before 10 o'clock In the forenoon of May the 10th or this notice will be plead In bar cf their recovery. JOE CABELL DAVIS. Judge of Probate, I 4 28 4t. Dillon County.I ? ~ I 19Mm g . * ' ' ' =g==^=!^=B5gl KNOWS AUTO GENERATORS | See Him At Moore yt Garage TIP-TOP BREAD You all remember the good old times when TIP-TOP bread was sold in town. You can get this same good, soft, fresh bread again at the Dillon Market. We get this bread fresh every morning except Sundays. Phone orders promptly delivered. j J. R. HATCH, Prop. rj "THIS 19 A STUDEBAKEk YEA," n ^^SPECIAL-SIX j ' I SHE Studebaker SPECIAL-SIX is distin- I IA guished as a high-quality five-passenger car a Y st a remarkably low price ? a car of notably fine B appearance, finish, upholstery and equipment. ; i It gives plenty of room for the whole family, : al comfort, and exceptionally easy-riding fea- jj tures for a car of such moderate wheelbase, gj h-^ht weight and economical operation. Its thoroughbred appearance, its clean-cut, aristocratic lines, its comfort-giving cushions and easy springs ? these are further advantages that make it known as "the ideal family car." See this car?take a demonstration ride? and we'll rest our case with you. All Stadmbahmr Cart arm moalmmod with I Cord Tirmm?another Stadmbahmr prmomdmmt j j $1750 I / 0. b. Detroit U B. & B. AUTO SALES DILLON. SOUTH CAROLINA U ? ?1 .(] a a aa is a is is a e a aa hi is a aaa a a a s a 5) Safe Deposit Boxes For Rent m * Thrhiicnnsio r\f a S * S a a 1 DOLLARS I a a 1 STOLEN | a a B EACH YEAR B a ? a ? rTT'he only safe place to keep your mon- jjj a A ey and valuables is in a BANK, g 51 Where it can't be STOLEN, BURNED or g] 51 LOST. BB SI When you keep valuables and money in 51 SI your house, you take a big risk and nerv- 51 ? ous about them all the time. 51 * Put your money in our bank, you can SI ? get it at any time and you will feel easy SI when you sleep. SI t 51 m* ffl mm rxi g] We invite your patronage, | FIRST NATIONAL BANK 1 g] DILLON, South Carolina |?| IS National Bank Protection For Your IS k ffl Savings - IS#* SssssssmssiffisssGassssffiss A