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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1909
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR notes refer to a Dillon matter labeled as a pentaden with a date 909 and a cryptic reference to C. ae sarem cusss tai. The fragment suggests a local Dillon item awaiting clarification or action by authorities.
In a measure slashing liens for advances the South Carolina General Assembly repeals section 3059 of the code effective January 1 1910 and upholds preexisting liens. The discussion then shifts to the dogged fight over prohibition urging citizen support for enforcement and condemning sympathy with illegal whiskey sales as civic weakness.
A recent general assembly act makes overdrawing a bank check a misdemeanor. The measure sets penalties up to a $100 fine or 30 days in jail, with magistrate court jurisdiction for under $20. Provisions allow dismissal if funds and costs are deposited within 30 days.
A contemporary asked whether prohibition advocates would enforce the law if the prohibition measure passed the general assembly. The inquiry aimed to push enforcement duties onto the measure's supporters.
At Bamberg County's recent court term four defendants faced murder trials. Bamberg, a small county with three dispensaries, contrasts Cherokee, which has twice Bamberg's population and is prohibition strong. The Gaffney Ledger boasted earlier that its court adjourned quickly for lack of work. The piece argues crime follows whiskey.
State of South Carolina Marion County Probate Judge P B Hamer issues citation to kin and creditors of J M Sprant to appear March 1 1909 at Marion Probate Court at 11 a m to show cause why administration of the estate should not be granted.
Bed room suits mattresses chairs bed springs matting rugs and anything in the furniture line. Pianos offered. Give me a call before purchasing. W C Bracey agent dated 3 4 1931.
The Herald Book and Stationery Co announces CASH ONLY sales for all school books to end buying on credit after this notice. They cite frequent account confusion from purchases by school children under parental authority and ask customers to comply without offense.
A clipped Washington Letter taunts President Taft and Cabinet appointments, notes Andrew Carnegie's reforming gift, and mocks Roosevelt's fleet praise. It hints at the Taft term length question tied to March weather and inauguration timing, while lampooning social clubs and public figures.
Audit totals for 1908 show claims across Roads and Bridges and Marion Township Road Fund with numerous individuals and merchants listed. Notable entries include Bass C F 1500, Bethea J J 2250, Mullins Mercantile Co 600, Mullins Supply Co 250, Foxworth W S 275, Harrelson H M 300, and McIntyre Douglas 2700 among others. magistrate and sinking fund notes appear in March 1908 with State Treasury disbursements and receivership figures.
The piece argues the national inauguration date should move from April 30 to the date of the first presidential inauguration. It notes past mild inaugurations due to neglect and urges Congress in the next four years to act before Taft's successor takes office.
The Marton County Board of Commissioners audited claims on Tuesday in March 1909. The record lists names of claimants, nature of the claims, and amounts, noting which claims were allowed and which were not. Details include the claimants, specific nature of service or goods, and the approved monetary amounts.
A jumbled page records audited claims for 1909 with totals and allowances, naming D. J. Marts as County Supervisor and John Wilcox as Clerk of Board. It also memorializes the death of a friendly dog named Tiny, describing her long companionship with Joe Cabell and offering a sentimental tribute. The piece mixes official financial entries with a lengthy obituary narrative.
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