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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1918
Page
5
Local social column lists Florence visitors and homecomings including Eet Eee Rey and J A McQueen, Furman Blizzard, Lieut Tristram Hayes, Charles Barlow, Mrs T R Richbourg, Hettie Bethea, Bruce Sellers, Thomans Edens, Judge J U Davis, families visiting in Sumter and Dillon, plus travel to Los Angeles and Latta. Hospital and subscription updates, weather notes, and church plans also appear as brief notices.
Reports from physicians indicate the flu epidemic is over for the present with only a few scattered cases. In Dillon, the last six old patients are recovering, and the county remains vigilant to prevent a second outbreak. Officials urge precaution, avoiding crowded buildings and well ventilating homes during gatherings.
Charlie Taylor, about 45, died at his Dillon area home after ten days of pneumonia following influenza. He leaves a wife and several children, with surviving brothers W. M. Taylor, Thomas Taylor, Delph Taylor, and Jason Taylor. A respected farmer, he was laid to rest at the Baptist cemetery in Little Rock on Monday morning.
A wartime appeal urges citizens to fulfill pledged subscriptions to support troops and government needs. The message, signed by committee chair REGAN, emphasizes immediate action to buy the remaining stamps this month, stating our boys have redeemed their pledges and we must too.
The auditor announces tax return collection dates across several towns from Jan 15 to Jan 29. Multiple districts require separate forms for property taxed in more than one district. Locations include Hamer Gaddys Mill Lake View Fork Judson Little Rock Bingham Mallory Kirby s X Roads Latta with dates tied to each site.
Notice states a public auction will be held at the late W W Hamilton home December 31 1918 at 10 in the forenoon for cash featuring mules a cow two horse wagon single horse wagon harnesses farming tools fodder corn and various farm goods with terms at sale.
Ernest Weaver writes from aboard a Royal Navy task force in early 1918 describing the capture of the German High Sea Fleet near Scotland. He details vast fleets, mine laying, Scapa Flow patrols, and a close call dodging submarines while reporting on repairs in England and travels through Scotland and London. He speaks of censorship ending and plans to send photos home, while noting hopes of returning to America.
Local advertises a seven room brick house with electric lights for rent or sale on South Ist Ave W. M. Brick. Also listed: 1000 bushels Fulghans seed oats at 1.55 per bushel and 2000 bushels Texas Red Rust Proof Seed Oats at 1.16 per bushel. 410 bags Pea Nut Meal at 3.05 per sack of 100 pounds. Terms cash. A B Watson Co Rowland NC 11-28-11.
Leslie Rogers as administrator of the estate of E L Rogers deceased seeks final discharge. Hearing set for Tuesday January 10 at 10 o'clock. Claimants must file with Levi Rogers administrator or attorney by that date. Dillon County Probate Judge Jor Cabell Davis presiding.
The ad touts a loose seat accounting system as a time and money saver for closing books at month end. It claims the system is already in use across Dillon Marlboro and Marion counties and invites readers to try it, promising ready statements when the month ends.
Charity Cook as administratrix of A J Cook deceased sues Joe P Lane. Plaintiff attorney certifies the summons is true and correct. filed in Dillon South Carolina. Clerk of Court Bethea records the document dated December 12 1941.
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