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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1910
Page
3
Judge Townsend of Bennettsville and Mrs Kate Donaldson of Bennettsville are mentioned visiting Dillon. Several residents travel, attend events, or report health progress while civic groups plan events and church activities including a reci tal at Hamer church and a school lyceum. Officials discuss court preparations for Dillon county and a new linotype for The Herald.
A House committee hearing on the cost of living featured Senator Smith probing cotton market manipulation while Stackhouse testified on soaring land and farming implement prices. The scene closes with a river tale of moonlit misadventure and a snake's dramatic splash as a motor boat wrecks, leaving onlookers to reflect on a bittersweet ending.
In Dillon a Wofford student, Ben Badger, was reportedly bitten by a mad dog. Dr. Badger departed for Spartanburg to take Ben for what is described as prompt treatment in Baltimore.
Notice of sale of all stock of goods wares and merchandise from the store run by J Biggs Dillon near Dillon Maple Cotton Mills. Auction to begin at 10 am on Saturday May 28 1910 at public auction conducted by trustee T O Ferrall CG. May 15 1910.
A full year 1946 listing notes a single house and lot in use by J. C. Davis. Cash preferred but seller accepts terms at 3500 dollars. Contact Mrs Emma Harrell in Tifton Georgia for details.
This time of year highlights choosing careful foods over shelf worn groceries. The ad touts Herring's as a source of fresh and clean products, urging shoppers to avoid aging stock and prioritize quality.
An old style ad notes a flavor difference between fresh groceries and others urging customers to buy at Herring for freshness. It also promotes Dillon Hardware Co with in season screen doors and windows and a brief call to see them.
The University of South Carolina invites one county youth to a $100 scholarship plus $18 term fee with free exam. A July 1 examination at the county seat covers scholarship and university admission. Write C S Mitchell, Columbia, S C, for details.
A trio of Dillon county residents announce their bids for the State Senate. R P Hem er Jr, T A Dillon, and J H Manning seek Democratic party nomination under party rules.
A clipped public notice announces Ken B. Sellers as a candidate for Congress in South Carolina's Sixth District. He cites Democratic primaries as the action shaping his bid and notes objections to the rules presented by A Hodges. The fragment references district and political process without full details.
The College of Charleston invites candidates for the 126th year entrance exams at the County Courthouse on Friday July 1 at 9 am. Scholarships include Boyce awards at 100 dollars per year, one free tuition scholarship per South Carolina county, and dormitory board. Tuition listed as 40 dollars with catalogue from Harrison Randolph, president.
Winthrop College announces the scholarship and entrance examination for gas court scholarships and new student admissions. The exam will be held at the County Court House on Friday, July lat tine,Applenut unter Hot test thu fitter yware of age. Scholarships awarded after July go to those with the highest average meeting conditions. applicants should write to President Johnson before the exam.
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