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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1911
Page
2
Fragmentary family record found on a turtle carved with Paul Maxon 1793 and Adam Sanna, grandfather to current owner, plus Joseph Bini and 1811 marks. Stillman claimed exhibit status and added his name before releasing the relic. Legal notice follows with boundary description and sale terms, including corner of Ed Hill lot and Carolina Northern R.R. details.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery and Dr King’s New Life Pills as health necessities. It claims to cure coughs and lung issues and urges use in homes, noting a price of 25 cents at Evans’ Pharmacy and another local outlet.
E 8 Lopez reports Bucklen Arden Salve cures cuts burns and skin sores, claiming it heals burns boils and eczema. Notice: Dill on county court session begins Sept 11 1911 at 10 a m in Dillon. Also ad seeking requestors for agricultural yearbook and land timber sale near public road with specifics on location acreage and price $2500.
The probate court will hear H D Berry at 10 o clock August 2 1911 to consider granting letters of administration for the estate of F Berry. The hearing seeks to determine why the old letters should not be granted and references a related decree from the Dillon County Court of Common Pleas in a sale proceeding.
A decret Bullock sale by public auction will sell to the highest bidder for cash before Dillon court house door on Monday September 4 1911 during regular sale hours. The tract lies in Dillon County South Carolina Hillsboro township containing about one hundred acres bounded by James K Rogers lands to the north and east Horn lands to the south and Charley Bullock lands to the west. Purchaser pays for papers. If bid is not complied with the premises will be resold.
A petition signed by more than one third of freeholders and resident electors requests a bond election in Dillon County South Carolina to issue eight thousand dollars in coupon bonds for a new school building. Election at Little Rock School House September 2 1911 polls 7am to 4pm. Only qualified electors may vote with ballots reading For Bonds or Against Bonds. Managers named: C Bridgers G W Leach Teale Morton R 8 Britt. Board of Trustees. Q-17-21
A historical advertisement urges readers to support kidney health metrics, citing reports of overworked kidneys and breathless relief from Duan’s Kidney Pills. The copy includes testimonials from unnamed users and dealer endorsements, with a price of 50 cents and distributor Poster-Milburn Co. in Buffalo New York.
Land for sale describing tracts with dwelling houses and plottable acres. Tract 2 lists 44 acres with 0 under cultivation and four homes. tract 3 notes 43 acres of clay soil, some cultivation and multiple improvements.
A fragment indicates a regional sale plan for bed health products offered by K Heit in Tabor during a 2 or 3 year installment period. The readable text suggests a local commerce notice outlining terms and regional focus.
College of Charleston in its 127th year opens September 29. Entrance exams will be held Friday July 7 at 9 a.m. for Boyce and Winthrop scholarships. Scholarships include free tuition. winners depend on exam averages. Apply to Harrison Randolph or D B Johnson for blanks and catalog.
Otios estate creditors are required to pay to C Watson administrator and all claimants must present proof within the legally prescribed time or be barred. Date July 15 1911. 120-41 5s.
Fragmentary text mentions feens ae combatting a blood attack and promoting health buildup. It references Nyana Pharmacy as a place to try remedies. No clear events, persons, or organizations beyond these fragments.
An advertisement extols Dr King’s New Discovery as a universal throat and lung cure. It cites endorsements claiming decades of use for coughs colds and other respiratory ailments. The ad notes prices 50 cents and one dollar with a trial bottle free and guarantee by a local pharmacy.
Atlantic Coast Line offers weekend excursion tickets to Wilmington and Charleston for 4.45 and 3.85, returning by Tuesday. Daily summer rates 8.60 to Isle of Palms and Sullivans Island with October 21st limit, through Wrightsville Beach and surrounding resorts. Booklets and tickets available from J. J. Bridgers in Dillon or J. Craig and T. C. White in Wilmington.
Notice is hereby given that all claims against the estate of Martha Jane Jackson deceased must be itemized and verified and filed with the administrator Dillon B. C. within the time required by law or be barred. All persons indebted to the estate should make payment to John R. Jackson administrator July 8 1911 Dillon S C
A Port Harrelson resident recalls a near fatal battle with consumption and a persistent cough. After failing with Georgetown doctors for a year, he credits Dr King’s New Discovery with a complete cure. He endorses the throat and lung remedy as a guaranteed cure for coughs and bronchial ailments. Available at Evans' Pharmacy with trial bottles free.
Notice states Palmetto Hardware Company resolves to raise capital from 5000 to 20000 and calls stockholders meeting at the office on August 11 1911 at 16:00 for consideration. Also mentions vacant scholarships at Citadel and war department designation of military institute with a camle won in the U S Army.
An old ad extols Electric Butters as a grand protection against disease germs in air water food and claims they purify blood and cure fevers agues and malarial diseases. It promises money back if not satisfied and lists Evana Pharmacy as seller for 60 cents.
The University of South Carolina offers scholarships in the School of Education for young women from Eau County. Each scholarship provides $100 in money and $18 term free tuition. Examinations will be held on July 24, 1919, for admission. Write for information to Benji Wis on.
For sale a large farm in south Georgia 240 acres near Miller county on major roads. Includes 15 horse farm cleared, 500 acres cultivated with 400 stumped, tenant houses, water, 10 room two story house, barns, dry pasture land, pine and cypress timber, and ample crops. Located 7 miles from Colquitt Donalsonville and Iros Clay. Price 50000 with half cash and balance on time. Also 750 acres near Colquitt with 12 horse farm, nine houses, water, wells, and timber. Price 20 per acre, half cash, balance on time. Bille B Bush Colquitt Ga.
Notice announces payment claims against Bemile Liltlan Sugex and estate, with payment deadline under law. Also records petition filed July 26, 1011 for the mayor and town counsel of Dillos to submit to a vote by qualified voters on town issues in Dillon County.
Town officials order a special election within Dillon on August 29 1911 to decide issuing bonds for a $3000 electric light plant with eight to four polling hours. Appointed election managers include B A Harrelson D W Alford and W H Breeden.
The Dillon town council orders a special election within the town limits to select three citizens to manage water works and sewer funds. They shall provide ballots, polling boxes, run the election, and declare results. Signed by Mayor with dates and official names.
Notice from Dillon town officials ordering a special election for August 29, 1911 to decide issuing bonds of 38000 dollars for sewerage system construction and operation. Polls open eight am to four pm with ward managers B A Harrelson D W Alford and W H Breeden overseeing.
Registration books open August 4 for Dillon South Carolina to decide a proposed eighty thousand dollar funding for water works sewerage and electric lights. The election, to be held August 29 1911, will also select three commissioners of public works to manage the funds per law.
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