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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
4
A damaged clipping offers fragmentary humor about healing springs and ministers, mentioning Doctor Joe Cabell Davis in a whimsical, old time voice. It references North Carolina trains and depots near the Southbound line, with playful asides about marriage and preachers.
Dillon Civic Improvement League calls for town cleanups and proper trash disposal. Citizens urged to use new waste cans, wash sidewalks, whitewash unpaintable areas, and teach children civic pride to transform the town into a “City Beautiful.” The effort is led by Mrs. A J Evans and Mrs. L Cottingham with input from residents.
Dr B M Badger argues on pallagra while lingering questions persist about its cause. An August 14 piece from Durham North Carolina cites four local deaths and calls for further input from other writers on this pressing health topic.
The State urges South Carolinians to send subscriptions to honor Confederate valor with a monument near Marion County. Citizens are invited to support the fund and envision a lasting tribute along a main thoroughfare for veterans, to be remembered by future generations.
The Dillon Civic Improvement League marks one year of work toward a City Beautiful in Dillon. The article praises the nationwide movement and urges broad, cooperative effort among all citizens and leaders, noting support from the city council and officials to advance plans.
Frank Watkins, a noted chicken raiser and gardener, reports the loss of 150 fine chickens in three weeks due to limber neck. He told Herald reporters Tuesday he seeks information on cure and causes, appealing to knowledgeable persons to share guidance.
The State runs a series by A S Sally Jr on Genealogies with praise for his literary gift and a nod to a quip about Emily Geiger. A note hints at his slow pace and affection for the city by the sea, with a glimpse of his Laurens Street home.
The Civic Society calls on local ladies to join the fall floral show and begin preparations now. They urge broad participation to ensure a successful event and cooperation among all sections of the community.
The announcement lists Mduauady Darlington and Tinseuneville along with King Street Dillon and surrounding towns and cities as entrants in the Florence Times competition. The note outlines regional participation across multiple communities.
Obituary and community notice honoring Josie Florence Stubbs who died at age five in Dillon. The item includes the family tribute, a Baptist Sunday School resolution with condolences to the parents, and notes a local roads discussion by Dan W. Hammack concerning highway needs for freight and autos.
Probate Judge P B Hamer cites Annie Jane Kirby to show cause why Letters of Administration should not be granted for the estate of John O Kirby. The notice requests any objections before the court determines succession.
Multiple small ads note life insurance loans for mortgages through Dillon Insurance Agency, Dillon. Local stores offer prizes, catalogues, and discounted music and furniture, plus 3000–1300 item print runs for piano music and cards at Johnson's Jewelry Store and The Herald Book Store. Farm real estate details advertise 3000 acres Georgia and 1500 open land with 50,000 dollar asking, plus 42 inch Esopus grist mill. Local hardware and belting suppliers, cotton scales, and farm equipment promotions appear throughout.
Lost muffler between Dillon and Mrs Jane Bethea’s residence reward offered. Advertisers mention laundered collars and shirts from Charlott, N C sanitary laundry. W E Hall of Dillon S C lists birds for sale and notes value.
Instrumental and vocal copies offered at Johnson's Jewelry Store with a call for a complete list. Selections include Schumann, Handel, Wagner, Liszt, Mendelssohn. Catalogue free.
Notice declares dissolution of interest in Si Novelty Works. The 48th day of July 1909 marks transfer of entire interest to Mr S f me ty ane ree pri pat Laon. August 11 1909.
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