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The Dillon Herald

Location

Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1920

Page

3

Gasoline Price Cut In South Carolina By Standard Oil

Standard Oil of New Jersey announces a one cent per gallon gasoline price reduction in South Carolina effective October 11. The change follows adoption of government motor fuel specifications, replacing existing state rules. Dr. A C Summers, State Chemist, recommended by Commissioner B F Harris, notes the move simplifies refining, preserves fuel quality, and promotes conservation nationwide.

Standard Oil Company New Jersey South Caroline United States South Carolina B. F. Harris A. C. Summers War and Navy Departments Bureau of Mines Bureau of Standards Summers Harris

Woman named sheriff in North Carolina first for state

Miss Myrtle Siler of Pittsboro is the first woman to hold the sheriff office in North Carolina after being appointed in Chatham county to succeed Sheriff Leon T. Lane. She filed the bond and took the oath of office immediately after election by the county commissioners. Her duties include executing court processes collecting taxes guarding the jail and policing the county with deputies. Much of her work will involve pursuing blockaders and shutting down illicit whiskey distilleries.

Liles North Carolina Pittsboro N. C Myrtle Siler Chatham County Leon T. Lane Miss Siler Chatahmn

Lawyer’s quip echoes in town humor

A Chicago bar member recalls a forgetful lawyer who argued for a confessed offender, then realized the client was in fact his client, quickly shifting to defend the untainted man with a witty retort about calumny. Clemson College reports cotton grading boosts returns observed in Arkansas during 1918 19.

Chicago Clemson College Arkansas United States Bureau of Markets Arkansas Extension Service

Resolutions of Respect for D C McMillan

Hillsboro Lodge No 308 A F M notes the death of Bro D C McMillan on June 12 1920. The resolutions express sorrow and provide copies for the lodge archives the widow Mrs Andrewell McMillan and the county paper.

Wisdow P. m Bro D. C. McMillan Hillsboro Lodge Lodge Andrewell McMillan

Lost rain coat in Raeford near Campbell shops

A black rain coat is missing Friday near G. B. Campbell or J. R. Carmichael in Raeford North Carolina. Finder should return it to G. B. Campbell for a reward. J. H. Campbell Raeford NC 10-15-11p.

G. B. Campbell J. R. Carmichael J. H. Campbell Raeford N. C

Also Mentioned on This Page

Little Rock F. M. Herring Latta S.C E. M. Wilson Dillon 8. C Palmetto Cafe Studebaker B. & B. Auto Sales Dillon County Warehouse and Marketing Corporation Farmers Tobacco Warehouse R. C. Banks Dillon County The J. H. David T. L. Manning J. R. Regan W. H. Smith H. M. Rogers W. W. Evans K. S. Rogers, A. V. Bethea, L. Cottingham L. F. Ellis Mallory, South Carolina Dillon and Vicinity Meltone W. B. Sanders F. M. Edwards A. M. Horn S. C W. A. Hayes Dillon, S. C William James Dillon, S.C Evans’ Pharmacy I. Iseman Meltone Medicine Co., Inc McBee, S. C
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