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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1920
Page
7
Honor rolls list April achievers by grade and gender with many named students across First through Seventh grades. The record cites numerous Bethea, Cottingham, Saleeby, and Hamilton entries among others, reflecting school recognition by class and gender.
The list names students across grades from first through high school, including Bethea, Nelson Bethea, Joe Chandler, J C Lupo Jr, Hugh Proctor, John D Regan, Wilson Saleeby, Graham Watson. Girls include Frances Bailey, Helen Oliver, Bessy Philips, Josephine Saleeby, Mary Smith, Mary Taylor. Notable entries include Kens Sara Herring, Carrol Stack, John C Corham, Elizabeth Blizzard, Rebecca, Evelyn Caldwell, Sara Hargrove, Marthe Stackhouse, and Louise Bethea among others.
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a blood purifier and strength builder. It claims quinine in syrup fights weakness and impurities, notes decades of use, and offers bottles at 60 cents in drug stores.
Earl R. Ellerbe announces candidacy for the House of Representatives under Democratic party rules. The notice appears as a formal declaration of intent with party affiliation.
Jno C Bothea administrator of the Covington estate petitions for final discharge. A hearing is set for Saturday May 15 at 8 10 min the foréndom. Creditors must file claims with the administrator by 10 p m May 16 otherwise they will be barred. Judge of Probate John Cabell Davis Dillon County.
Dillon County notices state Mrs. Mallie A. Bennett administratrix of J. F. Bennett deceased seeks final discharge with a hearing set for Monday May 17 at 10 a m. Any party must respond by that time or be barred from recovery. Also Sarah Alford administratrix of Sam Alford deceased has requested final discharge with a hearing set for Friday May 14 at 10 a m. Parties must file by then or be barred.
Dr. B F Darwin operates a dental office over the Bank of Dillon. Dr. R M Bailey appears to be a veterinarian at Dillon Live Stock Co. with listed office and residence phone numbers.
Mrs Mary Graves shares a poultry raising experience citing purchase of an incubator three years ago and profit this year. She endorses RAT S NAP as the only sure rat killer after a friend recommended its cake form. Available in three sizes 25c 50c and a larger size, sold and guaranteed by Palmetto Hardware Company and Moody Drug Company.
Doans back pain remedy promises relief with a testimonial about strengthening the back and kidneys, claiming the product makes a person feel renewed. An accompanying RAT-SNAP rat poison advertises three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00 with guaranteed effectiveness, sold by local hardware and drug stores.
Notice is given that two meetings of the shareholders of Dillon Potato Storage Warehouse Co a proposed corporation under South Carolina law will meet at J R Regan's office on Tuesday May 11 at 4 pm to perfect the organization and file a charter. Capital stock is ten thousand dollars divided into 100 shares of 100 dollars each. R M Oliver J R Regan A B Jordan Petitioners and Declarants.
An old ad touts RAT-SNAP rat killer in three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00 with testimonials from Realney Heaven Dead and Palmetto Hardware Company Moody Drug Company. Separate public notices from Dillon County South Carolina outline May 26 Little Rock school district No 4 levy election and May 25 Hamer-Kentyre district No 12 election with ballots marked Yes or No and election management by local trustees.
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