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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1909
Page
4
Dillon April 8 909 a Chicago man eloped with his mother in law prompting the News and Court ier to question Charleston liquor control methods as impractical.
South Carolina supporters hail the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that dissolves Judge Pritchard’s injunction against a receivership for the old state dispensary and its wound up commission. The case moves past Richmond to the high court, clearing the path for pursuing graft cases from Columbia outward. Attorney General Lyon now has renewed leverage to pursue all implicated parties.
The piece notes Woodbury Township seeks to remain linked to Horry by a swamp crossing plan, while Marion County accuses Dillon of territorial greed. Marion reportedly proposes funding half the bridge to connect Woodbury, then suggests alternative road links, highlighting regional tensions and financial doubts.
The fragment describes tension over a three mile bridge proposal and a road levy in Horry. It notes Woodbury’s confusing stance, his mother county pushing her toward Horry, and Horry’s refusal to take her in, portraying her as a step-child among poor relations.
Anent the Right of Way, T A Dillon receives a petition from Judson promoters, urging a rail line by their town. Dillon aims for the New County and a railroad, but insists no route preference favors Judson or Gallavan. The town will remain “hands off” and support both goals without undermining either.
The Huggins wrenchless plow stock touted as the best ever made is advertised for sale by Wheeler Hardware Co. The notice emphasizes durability and efficiency, aiming to appeal to farmers seeking reliable farming equipment. The ad highlights Wheeler Hardware’s role as the local distributor.
Mr. R. E. Beatty announces the opening of an office in Dillon South Carolina for civil engineering and contracting. He offers nine years of experience in this and other Southern states and will provide estimates on any work. Write wire phone or call at the office above McLaurin Drug Company.
An Ohio licensed medical institute advertises a free visit by physicians to diagnose and advise on cures using X ray Violet ray Finsen hydrotherapy and other methods. They claim rapid relief and possible cures with no fee during the visit but require payment for future treatment. Married women without husbands and minors without fathers must be accompanied by a local physician.
The Herald announces a rapid hire for five first class canvassers for a money making proposition. Applications are to be made at the A C L ticket office between 5 and 9 a.m.
Real estate to sell promoted with prompt care by Joe Cabell Davis manager. advertisement notes attentive service for all business.
For sale Wyandotte eggs setting for hatch at one dollar per dozen. Two thirds tested to hatch. Seller W. E. Hall.
The County Board of Equalization resolved to require the County Auditor to add a fifty percent penalty to taxes returned after the fifth day of April, 1909. The board meets that day to finish its business and urges taxpayers to attend.
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