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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1920
Page
4
The Billon Herald notes that income tax returns inflate small profits and cites ongoing railroad rate talk. It comments on New Jersey liquor politics, rising consumer spending, wage claims, and labor trends, cautioning about rural extravagance and market effects.
Census returns suggest small towns grow less than 1900–10, while large cities show strong gains. Authors note urban attraction threatens rural areas, and call for livable, remunerative life outside cities to curb migration.
A medicinal note describes how Colds Cause Grip and Influenza treated by Bromo Quinine tablets. It mentions a single Bromo Quinine tablet and bears the signature of W. Grove on the box. The text reads as an old patent remedy blurb with emphasis on the product and its maker.
The bill describes the Dillon County government reform authorizing a county board of commissioners to elect a chairman and set salaries for the board and clerk. It creates a road commissioner with authority over roads and bonds, and allows district subdivisions, chain gangs, and deputy road commissioners. It details duties, bonding, and governance under existing general law.
Influenza quarantine kept jurors away so no jury trials were held at the spring term of the Common Pleas Court. Equity arguments filled Monday and Tuesday with J. D. Haselden vs. W. M. Hamer dominating the hearing as the case traced back ten years over cotton mill stock security for a note around 24000 dollars. The supreme court had reduced the claim and ordered an accounting. No conflicts over debt or credits. the matter awaited further action as of December 3 1919.
Attorneys argued over a 35000 tender marked not legal tender due to absent prior counsel and possible costs. Separately Haselden et al sought an injunction to halt Dillon Mills from increasing capital stock after a stockholders meeting call. Judge McIver issued a temporary injunction. Judge Wilson continued the hearing due to service and docketing issues.
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