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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1921
Page
2
The Dillon based Billou Herald discusses economic ideas and public sentiment, praising curb markets for smaller towns, critiquing government spending on railroads, and musing on immigration and German reparations. It recalls Yorkville and South Carolina court experiences, noting jurors' limited legal understanding and a judge's evolving verdicts.
A Dillon area farmer tells how credit merchants kept him in bondage as he toiled from a one horse farm to plant 15 acres of cotton. He describes mounting debts, friends and family enduring cold rain, guano hauling, and a vow with his wife to escape the cycle with better terms and a plan for the next season.
The speaker advocates simplifying rules by naming the principals in cases rather than using plaintiff and defendant. They suggest referring to Mr. Smith or Mr. Brown or following the case title to aid juror understanding, arguing this would have helped a Yorkville juror comprehend the proceedings after testimony and arguments.
A farmer recounts a life of gradual success by living within means, reinvesting profits, and adjusting crops. He starts with a small year, ends with multiple farms, educates his children, and keeps farming his own way before departing in a high-powered car.
The Methodist Church on Mainstreet presents Sunday School at 10 A M led by W H Muller and preaching at 11 A M and 8 P M by Dr Watson B Duncan. Morning sermon Motherhood And Christian Education. Evening sermon The Bread of Life. Junior Epworth League at 3 30 P M with Mildred Sellers and Intermediate League at 7 P M. Public invited. Wednesday service noted.
Patrolman Benjamin Nachmann testified before Magistrate Bernard J J Deuras in a prohibition case. He described handling hundreds of samples of heatch while rounding up those who sought to continue drinking. The magistrate praised his bravery and bold defiance of death. New York, May entresasre.
Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs A A Saleeby expresses gratitude to the people of Dillon for their support during a bereavement. In McKee s Rocks Pennsylvania police import six six foot Mexican pine and bull headed snakes to deter drunks, offering release upon reform. Northwest Mounted Police officer mushes 400 miles with a body to the Slave River court for a murder trial.
Lloyd Thompson as administrator seeks final discharge in Dillon County Probate Court. Hearing set for Monday June 6 at 10:00 AM. Creditors must file claims by 10:00 AM June 6 to preserve their rights. Judge Joe Cabell Davis presides.
Creditor's notice names Jasper Hayes estate executor asking claimants to present claims within legal time and debtors to pay promptly. Masters Sales report two court sales: Fass vs Hayes foreclosing mortgage on two Lots in the Bottom bought for 2000 by Joe P. Lane. Berry vs Parham foreclosing on Parham store building bought for 3100 by J. A. B.
Want column Mr Farmer Use a numbered or der book for writing your orders to merchants. It leaves you a permanent record and it is easy to check up your account with the merchant. A safe and economical way of handling your farm affairs. They can be carried in the vest pocket. The cost is small. For sale at The Herald Office. Lost Sunday Evening Between Buckswamp church and Julius W Bailey home a black broadcloth ladies coat with velvet top Liberal reward for return to J. W. Bailey Lake View S C R F D No 3-4 14 tf.
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