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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1909
Page
8
Mrs S L Pace thanks South Atlantic Life Insurance Co for a $1000 death claim settlement for her husband S L Page. The check arrived the day after proofs of death were sent, praising the prompt settlement amid typical red tape.
Notice states books will be opened November 5 1909 at J H David persc office for J H David Whittington to form a corporation with capital stock of 5000 dollars, to buy sell real estate for profit and to pack cotton for market and engage in related manufacturing ventures.
All persons are warned not to trespass on the lands belonging to the Squires estate. Hunting fishing and all forms of trespass are prohibited. Violators will be punished to the full extent of the law. Mrs O V Squires Pilton October 28 1909 Administrative notice 10-98-36.
A five subscriber line connected with the Dillon exchange of Southern Bell extends seven miles to Hamer. Notable customers include J. F. Martin, Hamer Cotton Mill, B. McEachern, A. C. L. Ry. Co's Depot, and K- Mc Lellan. The line links farmers with each other and with Dillon, marking progress in Marion County rural telephone development and offering economical service under Southern Bell plans.
A fragmented verse depicts a chorus of life events and behaviors from youth including crying talking laughing walking pride and play. It references parental pride and social scenes with hints of drinking smoking and humor.
County Treasurer J. D. Montgomery announces from October 15 to December 3, 1909, the opening of state, county, and road tax books. Additional percentages apply for late payments, with options to pay in January February or March 1910. Road tax and commutation tax details, receipts requested by townships, and a list of levies including state, school, road, and poor funds are provided. It notes male citizens 21 to 60 liable, with Confederate soldiers exempt after age 50, and directs remittance by check or money order.
Dillon Storage Co announces a new office at Bennetts Stable on Main Street to store cotton. They will sample and preserve samples, drive to warehouse to unload, and plan loans on stored cotton at low rates. Dr Wade Stackhouse promotes cotton seed offerings and invites customers to visit.
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