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The Democratic advocate., 1909-05-07
4 PUBLICATIONS. ron LIQUOR III.
N CENSES.

The following are the names Of the
persons who have applied for a L.
canse TO sell spiritnous and fermenled
liquors Ia Carroll County. State ol
Maryland. under this provisions Of an
Act Of the General Assembly Of Mary
land. paused a January Session. 1905
Walter wariieId Ritter. at aykesvllle
Carroll county, Md. opposite the
baltimore aud Ohio Railroad depot,
and adjacent 20 the property OF the
estate Of John Mcdonald. deceased
&C
John n Six. south side of West MAR
street. IN the CITY Of Westminster,
Carroll county, Md, being designated
as No. 81 West Main street, AM
known a. tho ''ai0usour House
Roy A. Golden, an assignment Of
Harvey Golden. situated at Hnmp.
stead. Carroll county. Nd. on the
corner Of Main street and nockieys-
Vile Road. known ~ ''tfotei Hamp-
stead
anh uniew4 cause 10 the contrary b.
shown IN writing on or before the 18th
day of May. A. d, 1909, tho lecnaes
Applied t1s Wlli BE- issued. provided the
sald applicants comply with the re-.
quiremeufa ~ the AesA nf Assembly ol
Maryland. 1905. requisite thereto.
DAVID T.. aAiA.I.s SER,
Clerk Of the Circuit Court for Carroll
County, apr3o p
The Democratic advocate., 1909-05-07

Harmonious.
What is the matter with the hack
driver7"
"He has a hacking cough"
The Democratic advocate., 1909-05-07
1t Never Pays (!

Horse owners 10 be careless IN max :
ing purchases OF HARNESS. FLY
NETS. LAP BUSTERS. or even IN the
matter Of Repairing.
In all The features. which 90 TO make
up desirable place TO trade, We posi-
lively know that We are AT THE
HEAD.
Goods of absolute reliability.
Prices that are reasonable and fair.
a full stock with judicious selection
OF goods renders our place desirable
one on which 70 bestow your patronage.
We know we can offer advantages ard
% this end we solicit your faYors.
Travelling Outfitn, Turf and Base Ball
Specials.
OPEN AT NIGHT.
Rcspy, J. w. SKUNK. Popular Cash
Harness Emporium,
apr l6 ~ II. Main ST.. Westminster.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-05-07
FrankHn's

Having bought the entire Livery out
III of Benjamin Dorsey, and improved
q same by adding some firet-cinss
hgas&-l horEes ard vehiclea, would like
N-~A to serve you when a team Of
any kind Ia wanted. VIII board your
horses by the meal. day, week or month
at q fair price. Give me q trial.
JOS. l.. FRANKLIN, pRoP.,
Al the Old Thomson Stand,
deci3 II Westminster. Md.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-05-07
orIain q ,he opera.

In one sense the opera Is one OF the
Oldest forms Of entertainment, for its
origin is to be found IN the old Greek
drama. In its modern sense. how.
ever, It dates from the year 1000
when Peri produced the first true
Italian opera to grace the festivities
Of the marriage OF Henry ~. OF
France and Marie de- McdIci. Th,
work attracted great attention. and
many Italian mobiles figured In the
cast In France the opera was the
outcome OF the ballet and in England
OF the masque. Purcell is entitled tc
the honnr Of producing the first real
English opera, although one OF Ber
Jonson's masques was set to music al
early as 1917.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-05-07

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

This Is to give notice that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court Of Carroll county, in Maryland,
letters testamentary on the Personal
Estate of
WILLIAM M. HOBBS,
late Of Carroll county, deceased. All
persons having claims against the de-
ceased are hereby warned TO exhibit
the same, with tile vouchers thereof
legally authenticated, to the subscriber,
on or before the 10th day Of November.
1903; they may otherwise by law be ex-
cluded from all benefit Of said estate.
Given under my hand this 18th day Of
April, 1909.
HATTIE A. HOBBS,
apr 10 At Executrix.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-05-07

A FULL line Of Building Papers and
"A prepared RoofingH kept In stock
by Smith & Reifsnidcr.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-05-07
apr Is At
NOTICE To CREDITORS.

~ - - = - @AtA~AfaAO AOa&efs
- v
This is to give notice that the sub.
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court Of Carroll county, In Maryland,
letters Of administration on the Per.
sonal Estate of
WILLARD L. GOSNELL,
late Of Carroll county, deceased. All
persons having claims against the de.
ceased are hereby warned TO exhibit the
same, with the vouchers thereof legally
authenticated, to the subscriber, on or
before the 23d day Of November, 1903;
they may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefit Of said estate.
Given under my hand this 18th day Of
April, 1909.
FRANCIS A. GOSNELL,
apr 70 At Administrator.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-05-07

Does a General Banking Business.
Has been in continuous existence for
92 years; has declared 1874 semi
annual dividends.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-05-07
50 Head Of Horses and Mllsl

80 head Of horses and mules nt my
stables al Littlestown. on Monday.
March ~, 1903. Number of good single
line leaders. From 800 20 xi75. Each
weigh from 1000 70 1900 piece. Come
and see this stock. Will also pay the
highest cash market price for fai horses
and mules suitable for the southern
market. VI. A. SPAuLDINC,
mar % Littlestown. Pa.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-05-07
PAYS INTEREST ON SPECIAL
DEPOSITS.

Extends such accommodations to Pa
irons as is consistent with safe and
conservative banking.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-12-02

The 5th. ginner's report showed
less cotton ginned up to Nov. IA
than was expected, but the price
of cotton did not advance. Cotton
experts said the order to dissolve
the Standard Oil Co., which came
out the day before, had depressed
the market. If this is true, the
Sta. dard Oil trust ought TO be dis
solved 1t may be a harmless cor
poration, but if it is powerful
enough to effect the price of a
5000, 100000 crop it's strength is
sufficient to convict it.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-12-02

The movement to divide Marion
is friendly fight, devoid of bitter
ness, and full of good feeling, but
unfortunately, in every movement
Of this kind there are some who
do not hesitate to hit below the
belt' and now two weeks in ad-
vance we want to warn both, the
opponents and proponents of the
Now County movement to beware
of the eleventh-ltour liar. He al
ways makes his appearance on the
eve of the election, at a time when
his statements cannot be contra
dicted, and this fact alone is evil
dence enough that what he has to
say cannot be subs tantiated. Bear
it in mind, and if some sensational
story is whispered in your ear on
the eve of the election take it with
a grain of salt.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-12-02
Little Rock will not get the coun

Little Rock will not get the coun-
ty seat, but Mr.. Hamer's magnim-
nifty in withdrawing his bid for the
county capital and leaving the
field open to Dillon deserves just
as much praise as if he had Sue
ceeded in his original undertaking
Mr.. Hamer's action proves his
loyalty to. the New County and
while even at the most there would
have been only a friendly rivalry
over the location of the county
capital, still the withdrawal of his
offer lends energy to the move
ment, as the only issue now before
the people is the New County.
The withdrawal of Little Rock S
bid was purely voluntary on the
part of Mr.. Hamer who makes a
sacrifice of personal interests rath-
er than run the risk of placing a
stumbling block in the way of the
movement by creating even a
friendly rivalry over the location
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-12-02
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
MARION COUNTY
L..


Dillon Wholesale Grocery.
Plaintiff
[vs]
p. w. Harsh and George Harsh. CO. part.
ners doing business under the name
and style of Harsh x Co.
DEFENDANTS,
By John A, Fore, A Magistrate in and
'for the County of Marion in the State
aforesaid:
TO any Lawful Constable:
Complaint having been made unto
me by Dillon Wholesale Grocery that it
is IL corporation chartered and organized
under and by virtue of the laws of the
State of South Carolina aud that p. W.
Harsh and George Harsh. as co-partn -s
doing business under the name and style
Of Harsh Bros. x Company. are truly
and justly indebted to said corporation
in the sum of Forty Two and 75.lOO
Dollars OH account of money paid for
the use and bene fit of said Harsh Bros
q Companyand at Their request. ana that
said Harsh Bros&Cohave refused and Still
refuse TO pay the same. you are there
fore commanded to summon the said
defendant to appear before me in my
office in Dillon, in the county Of Marion
shd State aforesaid. on the twenty first
gay after the day of the date Of the
Service Of this summons upon them.
exclusive of the day of service, to ans
wer to said complaint. or Judgment will
be given against them by default for
said sum of Forty Two and IS 100 DOL
lars, and the costs of this action.
Given under my hand and seal at Dill
lon. S. c.. this the TtiI day Of October
A. d. 1909.
John A. Fore lis
Magistrate
To p. W. Harsh and George Harsh CO.
pal tners dong business under the name
and style Of Harsh Bros & company, de-
fendants above named:
Iou will hereby take notice that the
Summons in the above entitled action,
n copy of which appears above, has
hcen lodged and filed in my office, and.
unless You answer same in accordance
with the prayer thereof Indignant will
he rendered accordingly.
John A. Fore IL. s.
Magistrate
Livingston & Gibson,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-12-02

The time will come when an
amendment to our constitution
will make possible the formation
of counties with much less than
400 square miles of area and there
are living today those who will
some day see our small New
County dismemberei to form
another county out of this and
Marlboro.
The man who stands in the way
of smaller counties is standing in
the way of progress. He may be
strong enough to resist the move
ment for while, but ultimately
he will go down before it. There
is nothing unnatural in the move
ment to dismember old Marion.
1t ought to have been done ten
years ago. Five years after our
New County is formed our people
will wonder how they stood con-
ditions as long as they did, and
then the old county will experience
such an era of prosperity and de-
velopmeut that she will kick her
self because she did not shove MS
off a decade ago.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-12-02
Masters Sale.

BY order Of court in the case Of
Smith and others against Emily
Smith the Master will sell on sales dav.
Dec 9Th. 1909. that valuable plants ito.
known as the " John l.. Smith lands
containing (S0O) Three Hundred acres
more or less, bounded by lands of r. r.
Rogers, Annie M. Bethea. Sarah H
Smith. 8. M. Jones, l.. K. Bethea, ana
by the run Of Buck swamp Terms of
sale, one third cash balance payable in
one and two years equal installments,
secured by bond of purchaser and mort :
gage OF premises, interest from day of
sale, payable annually. Purchaser %
pay for papers. J. D. McLucas,
Master
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-12-02
Mr.. OilIon's Offer.

Dillon, S. c., Dec. l, 1909.
We are prepared to offer, and do
hereby offer in case the New Coun-
ty Is formed out of the upper por-
ton of Marion County, a block of
land on the West side of the A. C..
l.. Railroad on Main Street in the
Town of Dillon between the A. c.
l.. Railroad and the North and
South Carolina Railroad, free of
cost to the taxpayers of the pro-
posed New County, for the pur-
pose of erecting +hc public build
ings thereon.
To the New County Executive
Committee, Dillon, S. G.
]. w. Dillon & Son.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-12-02
of the county seat. 1t is now in
order for the New County petplc
to tip their hats to Mr.. Hamer.

Mr.. r. P. Hamer Jr's. inter-
view with a representative of The
Florence Times on the New Coun-
ty situation is worth reading be-
cause it has the right ling to it..
If everybody will take the same
view of the situation the New
County is bound to win-nothing
can defeat it. AS Mr.. Hamer cor
rectly says, the whole front is
presented in a battle for the New
County, county seat, name and
everything else is wide open. the
best place wins and everybody is
willing to let it win; the court
house will be established wherever
the greatest number Of people want
it, and they can call it whatever
they want to Call it," That is the
way new counties are won-bv
conceding to every voter the right
to vote as he plcases on name and
location-but 20 remember the,
New County" is the main issue.
Mr.. Hamcr has found the keynote
to the situation and if his advice
is followed (and we believe it vii
be- the New County is as good as
won.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-12-02

Encouraging reports on the
strength of the New County are
coming in from every quarter.
Leading men in different commu-
:lities who were luke wal m on the
question have been studying the
situation in other new counties
and have found out that smaller
counties are more progressive and
more prosperous; and now they
have become ardent New County
men. The Herald does not believe
the old county will get half as
many votes on Dec. 18th. as it
did in 1901, while the New County
vote has almost doubled. See how
we'll our predictions will be fulfill
ed on the 18th.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-12-02

FOR SALE-Desirable tract of
land. one mile from the growing
town of Pembroke, N. c., on the
main road to Lumberton. 800
acres; will sell as a body or in
tracts rs acres up. Terms rea-
sonable. Apply or write to
r. w. Livermore Co.,
1l-18-4t PateS. N. G.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-12-02

70 Mems suits carried over from
l to 2 seasons, original cost 81. so,
$3.50 and $1,000, will sell them
Friday and Saturday for S4.98.
These goods are now on exhibition
in the window, see them. Morris
FaSS.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-12-02

For SALE.-One two story
eight room Dwelling house and lot
150xlo0 # with good barn and
Stables. Rich garden desirable
location in the Town of Dillon.
A bargain for an early purchaser.
Apply at the Herald Office.
11-1S-2t-
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-12-02

..
Mr.. F. R. Hamer, Manager.
Dillon, S. G.
Dear Sir
When my associates and [ sub
mitted our proposition in behalf
of Little Rock as the county seat
of the proposed new county, we
did so as advocates, first and pri-
marily, of the new County and
only secondarily as advocates of
the selection of the place name of
the county seat
We were perfectly sincere and
honest in submitting the PROPOSE
ton, and in doing so, believed
that an earnest but friendly rivalry
between the supporters respec-
lively, of little Rock and Dillon
and probably Latta, fSould arouse
still deeper and greater interest
in the election, and bring out
every voter.
We understand, however, that
what we proposed and supposed
would be another incentive and
provocative towards the establish
mcnt of the new county, is being
used by the opponents of the move
ment to create distrust among its
earnest advocates and supporters,
thus bringing about a condition
directly to the contrary of that in
tended. Immediately upon hear.
ing this report, we had a confer
| ,nce and, as above stated, the es-
tablishment of the new county be-
ing the first and great object. and
the selection of the new county
seat only secondary and of infin-
itely less Importance, it was agreed
with perfect unanimity to with
draw Little Rock from the contest,
and request you to return the pro-
position with the accompanying
papers.
In taking this action, l wish to
say, for myself and my associates,
that we do so, not because of any
fear of the result, for as matter of
fact, let that be what it tmight, we
would have been perfectly salts
fled, if only the new county prop
osition had been brought to a sue
cessful termination.
Nor l will add, was this step
taken at the suggestion oe any
one else, but was originated and
determined upon by the advocates
of the Little Rock scheme. AS
soon as we heard the rumor above
mentioned and pending our final
dec sion, was very properly and
courteously approached by Mr.. E.
l.. Moore, a member of your Ex-
ecutive Committee, upon the sub
ject, and as you yourself recall
he with Messrs. J. H. D ,vid, w.
7. Bethea and yourself were call
ed in consultation at my home,
and upon our making known our
resolve, all agreed with us that to
continue the contest would be to
jeopardize the cause we all have
at heart.
Now that perfect harmony pre-
walls, let us take as our motto
We can win, we must win, we
will win."
h Yours very truly,
" ] " T..ar
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-12-02

Real estate is a safe investment
and town property in a section
developing as rar 1ly as is the
Pee Dee is safe il, >stment. Be
with the crowd at Little Rock on
the End. of December and bry 4
choice lot.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-12-02
SPECIAL Column.

For SALE.-176 acres fine up
land West of and just outside the
town limits of Dillon. S. c. Will
be sold as a whole or cut in lots to
suit purchaser. Terms very reas-
enable. Write us promptly if
interested.
Stacknouse & Smith, Marion, S. c..
10-2S-4t.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-12-02
NOTICE.

Anyone wishing to buy two bust
ness Lot, on Railroad Avenue.
One Block from the Depot See w.
F. Stacxhouse, Dillon S. c.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-12-02

Dillonites are e restless people,
and after the New County, then
what? Good roads?
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-12-02
Last Appeal.

Keep your stock off of my prem
iscs. And avoid being indicted
for trespass. Nov. 16, 1909.
ALLEN SURLES.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-12-02
Dillon. 5. c.. December {, 1909.
The Reason for Smaller Counties

ernment were located at Columbia
the legal and political machinery
of the realm would soon become
so complicated that it would be
impossible for it to perform the
functions of good government. In
the place of what is now an al
most perfect system of govern
ment there would spring up con-
dition of chaos ana confusion so
intolerable that complete revo-
luton of all social laws would
speedily follow
AS far back as 1000 years ago
there was a demand for smaller
and more compact territorial man.
agen-ent, when the Roman EN-
porer gave to certain class of
high officials the title 'comites,"
meaning companions. From this
came the English word count" "
The territory ruled over by a
count came to be called a county"
and after the Normans, who used
the title, conquered England, they
gave the name county" to the
small subdivisions of country they
found in England. When our an
cestors settled in America they
used the same name for a small
section of country having its own
local officers.
Following the rule laid down by
the Romans and the Normans,
from the day South Carolina was
province under the Lords Pro-
prietors, and even unto this day,
as property values and population
have increased, the trend has been
toward smaller and more compact
territorial .anagement, simply as
a measure of political economy.
And right on down through the
history of our state do we find the
trend toward smaller counties. In
the year 1885 the Legislature di-
vided South Carolina into thirty
four counties, in order that the
people could have better and
more convenient government than
they had had before. Before 1875
the courts (note this passage par
ticularly) with their sheriffs and
other officers, were SO far away
from most of the people that the
government was not doing Dy any
means the service it should"
Following closely the precedent
established by Rome 1000 years
ago the number of districts were
again subdivided by special act of
the assembly, as in the case of
Sumter and Clarendon, once form
ing one district.
But as population and property
rapidly increased, and values en-
hanced, and a spirit of prosperity
possessed the land and it's people.
and facilities became more greatly
needed. and time became more
precious, a special provision was
incorporated into our new consti-
tuition for the formation of new
and smaller counties under certain
conditions to meet this growing
necessity of the people for great
er convenience and facility in the
management of their district or
county affairs, and as the result OF
this new law there were formed
Bamberg, Saluda, Greenwood
Lee, Calhoun and other counties
of recent birth.
But still the counties were too
large for the successful conduct
of their affairs and away back
about 184O townships were estab-
lished and since the civil war there
have been established school dis
tricts to better facilitate tn: work
of education.
From the beginning of civi!iza-
ton the trend has been toward
smaller and more compact terri
torial management and as long as
civilization lasts and the popula-
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-12-02

Lost.
White and black spotted dog
about months old. Answers to
the name of 'Toe". Reward for
return to Allen Surles, Dillon.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-12-02

An opportunity to make a safe
inve stment in town property Dec.
2nd.. at the grand auction sale of
town lots to be sold at Little Rock
regardless of price.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-12-02

STATE OF SOUTH
MARION COZ
COURT OF COMING
DELTON X. WRIGHT
TRAITOR Of the Personal
Estate of Joseph @. sint
and Martha H. Wright,
VS.
Neili l.. Sinclair, Dani,
Effie j, Cottingham anc
Bryant and w. w. Evan
ei
In obedience to
granted in above eI.title
offer for sale 70 the high
Marion, on the first Monday in Decem-
ber next. during legal hours of sale, the
following two pieces, parcels or track
OF land, situate in the County OF Mario
in the State aforesaid, that is to say:
One Tract, containing One Hundre,
Acres. more or less, and described o.
follows, to wiz: Beginning at a stake
3xO ON a ditchjand running the nee N.
90 u. 36 to a dead pine 3X0; thence N.
81 w. 6.85 to Block Gum 3XO; thence
n. 56 w 32.40 to poplar 3XO on the
Branch; thence up the ditch by it's var
ious courses to a stake at the begin
aihs SohhohS 40 pof piAt IudI6 Oy -. NC
Laurin. Surveyor, on the 9Th day of
August A. D. 1893.
One other tract, containing Ninety
(9O) Acres. more or less, and described
as follows, to wit: Beginning at q
stake on the east edge OF Little Pee Dee
swamp about l22 chains below tne
dwelling house on said lands. and run
ming N. rs E. 1915 to stake; theme,
N 66 w. 1885 to a gum corner OF sal,
branch to the road leading to Mckay
Bridge; thence West with said road t,
east edge Of Little Pee Dee Swamp;
thence down edge Of said Swamp to be-
! ginning corner. and being the same
tract Of land conveyed to Joseph G. Sim
| ciair by Sarah NJ. Afford BY deed date,
January the End. 1906.
Purchaser to pay for all necessary
papers, and in case he fails to comply
with his bid, said tract or tracts of land
will be resold on the same or some sub
sequent sales day at the risk of said
purchaser. DIX. WRIGHT
| H-ls-3t. Administrator
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-12-02

The Palmetto Limited has
all eady passed the limit.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-12-02
Trespass NoSice.,r

Notice 10 hereby given that all persons
are forbidden 70 trespass upon any of
the lands Of the Estate Of the late DR..
j. +. Bethea. Hunters are strictly for
hidden to hunt upon any Of the lands
above named and any person who vio-
lates this hotice will be prosecuted to
the full extent Of the law.
Mrs. II. Jane Bethea.
Dillon. :. G. Nov. l6. 90. Administrators
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-12-02

ing,c Court Hou,c
rarlI 80 O'Clock
Lots. Qua.
DILL
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-12-02
Mr. Hamer's Withdrawal

Dillon, S. c., Nov. 23rd, 1909
Mr.. F. R. Hamer, Manager,
Dillon, S. G.
Dear Sir