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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1909
Page
4
A fragment from an 1909 item mentions a two faced baby in Atlanta with a budding political future, Harry Thaw’s defense, a suggestion for a trolley in Dillon, subscriber losses during a whiskey campaign, and aviation feats including a Edgefield to Charleston flight.
When Tift visits Columbia in November the Columbians will show him the sights in their city all right, but they won't risk taking him up into their sky scraper.
In a discussion of regional rail history, the Anderson Mail notes changing times and political shifts, with Richland and Charleston backing prohibition and the News and Courier leaning Democratic. It recalls the Atlantic Coast Line depot built about ten thousand dollars ago and argues the town will outgrow the current facilities within six years, urging A C L and N & S C railroads to pursue a union station before new depots rise. The piece highlights rising travel, crowding at arrivals, and the need for safer, larger premises.
A fragment reflects Tillman urging state-wide Prohibition while tacitly criticizing the dispensary system of l' Higuere and asserting the war effort is not a failure. The text contrasts prohibition aims with wartime policy in a sparse editorial note.
The piece argues the liquor dispensary was a flawed compromise that politicians exploited for power. It notes its decline amid corrupted machines, while urging strict enforcement to prevent a return to open barrooms and to test prohibition’s merit in counties choosing it over the dispensary.
Dan'l Mac's Corn D'Me has a potted patch beside the street in town. The high stalks resemble fishing poles yet the ears promised are only a dream. A town man Latta notes, Aug 24, doubted by a neighbor who invited him yet feared a poor harvest fall.
Hot dry weather prevails across the section as farmers finish tobacco curing and fodder pulling. The community notes visits from C V Moody and son Percy, Rev J H Moody and wife, Maggie and Lillie McKenzie returning from a week with grandfather Isaac Spivey, and Ix Isac Spivey of Hanesville. A train question looms about a new railroad and Sunday services are scheduled for 4 PM on the first and third Sundays.
In Florence, amid Farmers Union members, a speaker praised the country press as the farmer’s friend and urged advance annual subscriptions. He urged patronage of advertisers, saying merchants who support local papers sustain the farmer’s paper and economy, while cutting ads threatens local business.
The court cites all heirs and kin to appear at Marion West Virginia Probate Court next week to show cause why W H. Davis should not be granted letters of administration for the estate and effects of W H Davis. The notice, dated August, requires attendance at 10 o'clock in the forenoon after publication to contest or confirm the administration.
Daniel J. Martin county supervisor urges road overseers to complete required repairs urgently. He condemns delaying actions and warns against using wind or mud to fill holes and storing damp lumber unused. He calls for clay filled holes and prudent lumber use. August 16.
Probate Judge P B Haver grants letters of administration for the estate of John C Kirby in Marion County South Carolina. Citation issued August 9 1909. Publication appears in the Dillon Herald.
The page lists multiple short notices: loan offer on approved first mortgages by Joe Cabell Davis Dillon Insurance Agency. ads for catalogues from Johnson's Jewelry Store. GO-FLY fly deterrent for horses and cattle. typewriter ribbons at Herald Book Store. cotton scale beams. salesmen wanted in Marion counties by The Victor Oil Company. lost automobile muffler near Dillon and Jane Bethea’s home. reliable salesman wanted for lubricating oils and paints by Stetson Oil Co.. jelly jars and rubber items from Wheeler Hardware Co. August issue of Woman's Home Companion at Herald Book Store. Keystone Brand butter or product offered by T. W. Berry. description of farm listings in Georgia with 1500 acres open land. life insurance loan notice for 3000 acres. Christy post cards at Herald Book Store. belting inventory for gin and mill. piano music at Johnston's Jewelry Store. new 42 tacks racplies grist mill advertised. miscellaneous farming and equipment notices.
W A Reckling, noted Columbia photographer, appears at Dillon next week. All who wish portraits, especially babies and children, are invited. Beginning Monday the 30th, we will be at McLean's studio Saturday evening for outside or view photography. Special attention to babies and children.
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