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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-24
INTELLIGENT TEXAS HOGS

Two prominent citizens of Whitney,
Texas. Mai. J. K Dunn and Matt Nc
Gown, visited a large plum orchard
situated four miles from town with
the idea of gathering basketful of
the fruit. Upon arriving at the Or
chard they noticed that the bark of
the trees was bruised and torn a foot
or more from the ground. AS all the
trees seemed to be in this condition
they began to wonder.
Finally, they noticed a number Of
hogs in the orchard and the truth be-
gan to dawn upon the amazed visitors
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-24
CURSE WAS ON GREAT HOTEL

A curious tradition fingers around
the Savoy Hotel, London, where some
wonderful alterations have just been
carried out. When this great estab-
lishment was first opened it had a
singular run of ill-luck One of the
directors, seeking to learn the cause
of it, was told an odd story The land
on which the hotel was built had for
merly belonged to a monastic order
which was expelled at the Reforma-
ton, the property being confscated.
On leaving, the abbot had cursed the
ground, declaring that any enterprise
connected with it should not prosper
On hearing this tale the director
sought out a monastery Of the ex-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-24
WAT TYLER'S ENORMOUS BOOT

No. man living in England has
more remarkable collection of relics
than Lord Llangattock at the Hendre.
Monmouth. Amongst them is an an
cicnt and clumsy boot, which belonged
to the celebrated Wat Tyler. Invited
to parley at Smithfield with Richard
H., in 1880. Tyler addressed the king
in a menacing manner, now and again
lifting up his sword. On this, the
Mayor Walworth stunned Tyler with
his mace and one Of the kings knights
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-24

to ascertain the cause of the trouble
he saw an old hen holding monster
rat by the throat, while her chickens
were scattered right and left through
fear of the enemy The brave mother
continued to hold the intruder until it
had been killed with a milking stool,
and in spite of serious injuries to her
throat caused by being bitten by the
rat she would not be induced to leave
the rodent until quite satisfied that no
further danger was to be feared from
=
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-24

PEELED order which still exists in
Devonshire, and by much tact and
diplomacy induced the abbot there to
go through the form of removing the
curse. No one who Is aware of the
position the Savoy holds in London
effective.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-24
Triumph of Optimism.

How are you feeling today, uncle?"
asked the robust nephew of his aged
and feeble kinsman.
Pretty well, pretty WE'LL" quavered
that incurable optimist, my rheuma-
tiz is bothering me good deal and
my erisipilis is worse than 1t was yes
terday, I've got slight headache and
l went down to the dentist today and
had all but two of my teeth pulled,
but thank heaven those two are op-
nosite each other"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-24

that the hogs had been shaking the
trees to cause the plums to fall Upon
further investigation they found that
the smaller trees had been ridden
down by the hogs and stripped of all
their fruit. From the markings on
the trees there can be no mistake but
that the hogs had learned in some
way that shaking the trees would
cause the ripe fruit to fall
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-24
BRAVE OLD HEN.

A remarkable fight between a hen
and a rat occurred recently at the vii
lage of Dinnington, in Somersetshire.
England Much CONSERVATION was OBJ
served among the poultry of Parson-
age farm. and on farm hand going
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-24
500 Reward. 500.

The readers OF this paper will be pleased to learn
that there least dreaded disease that science
has been able to In all its stages, and that b
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure Is the only positive
being q constitutional disease requires constitu-
tonaI treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternay. acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system. thereby destroying the
foundation Of the disease. and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and assist
ing nature in doing It's work. The propretors have
80 much faith In its curative powers that they oner
One Hundred Dollars for any case that It tats 70
cure. Send for list OF testimonials
Address F. ]. CHENEY d CO.. Toledo. o.
Sold by all Druggists. 7sc.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-24
The Bio Show.

The personally conducted tourists
were viewing the Egyptian pyramids.
Goodness gracious" calculated
Mrs Newrocks, ''it must have cost g
pile of money to build them"
"Surest thing you know" said Mr..
Newrocks; but don't imagine for a
moment that any one tourist agency
stood for all the expense-it was
probably a jackpot AFFAIR.""
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-24
Discouraainc.

George" said her husbands wife,
Il don't believe you have smoked one
Of those cigars l gave you on your
birthday"
That's right, my DEAR" replied his
wife's husband. I'm going to keep
them until our Willie wants to learn
to smoke"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-24
Mas ALI Riuht,

Howard-Did you telephone Mrs.
Howard that l would be detained at
the Office until midnight?
Office Boy-Yes, sir.
"And what did she say?"
Said she didn't blame you-she had
made an engagement to go to the the
alter herself. Smart Set.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-24
Prove What Swamp.Root VIII Do For You
May Be Wooden-Headed.

Caller-I didn't know your son was
at college. Is this his freshman
year?
Mrs. Bunderby-Oh, no, indeed;
he's sycamore
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-24
SAMPLE BOTTLE OFTEN
PROVES BENEFICIAL

I derived SO much benefit frcm the use
OF DIR. kilmers Swamp-Root that / be-
ileve it will be most important for the
public to know of les worth.
Last November l was suffering severely
with kidney and bladder trouble. I had to
urinate every few minutes day and night.
The burning pain was terrible. sent
to you for one trial bottle of Swamp Root
and it relieved me in about two hours
After taking the small trial bottle could
urinate as freely as ever could and felt
no more pain, SO purchased one ffty-cent
bottle of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root. After
taking the contents have not felt one pain
from the kidneys or bladder since.
You are at liberty to publish this testi.
monial should you wish to.
Yours very respectfully,
W. II. WARREN.
Gainesborough, Tenn.
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
W. F. Dodson, enacted Justice of the
Peace of Jackson Co., Tenn, this l4th
day of July, 1869.
I.i;.; t. W. F. DoDsoN, J. P.
Dr. Kimcr q Co.
Blnsasmton, n. Y.
Prove What Swamp Root Will Do For You
Send to DR.. Kilmer & Co., Bingham
ton, N. Y, for a sample bottle. It will
convince anyone. You will also receive
a booklet of valuable information, telling
all about the kidneys and bladder. When
writing, be sure and mention this paper.
For sale at all drug stores. Price fifty
cents and one-dollar.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-24

OF two evils the small boy always
chooses the one that makes the most
noise.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-24

Mrs. Morris is said by all who know
her to live we'll up to the Golden Rule
she has taken as her life's motto.
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The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-08-11
Pages Mills Items.

Mr.. Ellis Scott who has been sick
for the past few weeks is able to be
up again.
Miss Florence Ford is visiting re-
latives and friends in Florence
Several of our young men attend
report good time.
The Rev. DR.. Baker of the Pee
Dee circcuit was in town last Sun
day for the purpose of organizing
a Methodist church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Lupo and fam
lily of Georgia are here OF visit
to relatives and friends
Misses Pittman and Tew of Fay
etteville are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Turbeville.
A. w. Smith and l. ]. Horn have
returned from trip to johnson
City, Tenn.
IL has been announced that the
cchildren S services held at the
Baptist church by Rev. J. F. Wat
son every Sunday evening will soon
close on account of the small attend
auce.
j. w. Rowland of Dillon was in
town last week. 1t is hoped that
he will enter the race again for
the same office.
Owing to the fact that Rev. Jas.
F. Watson has striven so earnestly
and faithfully in reconstructing the
town and country of the Pages Mill
section for the past few months we
would be delighted to give him Il
rest. We think he deserves a short
vacation before entering upon his
school work here. Drummer.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-08-11

with the old county against the
people and during all the fourteen
years struggle TO strike off the
shacklcs that bound them III poli;i-
cal bondage-they were with ,hC
enemy helping TO defeat the people
and thus for fourteen years they
not only helped 10 deprive the
people of their rights but by h"tp-
ing to prolong the struggle incrcas-
ed the cost of victory many thous-
i.nds. OF dollars, which the people
viii have to pay. This is the way
they contributed. This is the re-
cord they themselves made and i; il
is against them they alone are to
blame. New County Man.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-08-11
NOTICE OF ELIiTCION.

Notice is hereby given that D,
tilion has been presented to the
Board of Trustees of School Dis
trict No. II. Dillon County. South
Carolina, signed by more than one
third of the electors resident within
said district, and likewise more than
one-third OF the freeholders OF the
age OF 81 years resident within said
school district asking that an cleo
tion be held within said district on
the question of issuing coupon bond.
Of said school district in the sum of
not exceeding sixteen hundred dol
lars, payable to bearer in such
denominations and amounts AS said
trustees may deem necessary bear
Ing rate of interest not to exceed
SIX per cent per annum, payable Sc
mi-annually or annually, at such
times as said trustees may deem
best, said petition stipulating fur
Their that in making said bond is
sue the amount SO issued shall not
exceed four per cent. OF the assess
ed valueation of the property of
said school district for taxation.
Notice is further hereby given
that pursuant to said petition, an
election is hereby ordered on the
question Of issuing said bonds as
prayed for in said petition. 10 be
held at Bingham school house in
school district II. in said county
and state on Friday the 2Gth. day
Of August, 1910, the polls toopen
at I O'Clock 4 N. and to close at
four O'Clock p. m.
Take notice farther, that AT said
election only qualified voters of
said school district shall be allow
ed to vote.
At said election each elector fa-
voring the proposed issue of bonds
shall cast ballot upon which is
or shall be printed or written For
Bonds" and each elector opposing
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-08-11
Calvary Items.

Fair warning, We never k,,"w
when or where lightning is playing
near Us. \ mule belonging to Mr..
Jonas Herring VAS h:!!cd by i:ghr-
ming Srjurda. while standing in the
lard OF Mr.. !. IL. Allen OF this sec
'i"n. Several pyrsons standing near
t!c mule were severely shocked
non" seriously.
Miss Ida Mckenzie of Latta. and
Nj I'd. Moody of this palcc spent
Sunday III the Pleasant Hill Soc
ton.
Rev. J. Il. Moody was in Charles
ton last week 10 appear before the
Medical Association to show that
h" had been cured OF cancer.
Miss Kate Carmichael and Mr.
y. ID. Moody of the Pee Dee section
were visitors here last Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs. NJ r. Moody of this
section were in the Bermuda section
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs W. c. Mckenzie of
bermuda spent Sunday at the home
of Rev. J. Fl. Moody We CON
graIulate Mr.. Nc. now in meeting
his many friends with an open face.
Why not be in the race for coroner
this time Mr.. Mac? When you step
on the stump you may declare unto
your competitors and friends with
an open face your fitness and quail
fications for this important office
Come on, w. c SUB.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-08-11
Trains to Mullins.

Beginning August 18th. the y. d.
S. c. railroad will operate trains
through to Mullins. This announ-
cement was made by the Company
in a letter to the railroad commits
sioners Thursday. The schedule
between Dillon and Hamlet will be
shortened and the trains will leave
here later in the morning and even
ins. The rail between Mullins
and Dillon is heavier than the rail
between Dillon and Hamlet and this
will permit trains to run on fast
er schedule between Dillon and
Mullins than was maintained be-
tween Dillon and Hamlet when the
road was first opened Work on
tne depot at Mullins will begin
This week and il is very likely that
Mullins will get ahead of Dillon in
ths matter of a depot. Ii is not
Known when work will begin on the
depot at Dillon.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-08-11
ANNUAL MOUNTAIN AND SEA
SHORE EXCURSION.

The Atlantic Coast Line offers EX-
ccedingly attractive round trip
rates TO Washington. Norfolk.
Richmond and the mountain and
SeaShore resorts.
Wednesday, August nth. is the
date fixed by the Atlantic Coast
Line for its Annual Mountain and
SeaShore Excursion which is looked
forward by thousands of it's patrons
as the most appropriate time for a
summer vacation, especially on ac-
count Of the season OF the year
The low rates and the splendid ser
vice given by the Atlantic Coast
Line on thse excursions have pro
ven very popular in the past. On
thef date named the Coast Line will
sell round trip tickets from Dillon
at the following rates: To Wash
ington $500, to Norfolk $500, to
Wilmington, for Wrightsville and
Carolina Beaches, $3.50, to Myrtle
Beach $3.50 and at the very low
SACui sioH rates 10 ABOUT 20 Noun
tain and Seashore resorts in North
and South Carolina.
The tickets will be limited to re-
turn on any train to reach the ori-
ginal starting point up TO but not
later than midnight of Thursday
September /, 1910, thereby giving
those taking advantage of this op-
portunity to spend their vacation
away from home two weeks at any
of the most delightful resorts to
which tickets will be sold. The re-
turn portion OF tickets sold to Nor
t.'lk Will ne honor ID from RichmJ .G
and the return portion of tickets
sold TO Richmond will be honored
from Norfolk via the Atlantic Coast
Line.
Schedules, reservations, tickets,
and any further information may be
obtained by calling on j. l.. Bridges
at Diloln or by addressing the un-
dersigned
W. j. Craig. T. c. White,
Pas. Traf. Mgr. Gen. Pas Agt.
Wilmington. c.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-08-11

was he neglected to say in the
beginning My Town" and thus h,
has inadvertently left US the oppor-
tunity to participate in the owner
ship of the town at least. and We
are pleased to note that the pri-
vllese remains to us to say our
town" For this small favor We
thank Thee" and at thy royal
feet we humbly bow ourselves anG
await the pleasure of your most
high and mighty Majesty.
MEMBER.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-08-11

the better, now is the time to speak
and don't wait until everything is
done and then commence grumbling
There is no room in Dillon county
for grumblers.
BILLY CROCKETT.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-08-11
A TrOlly Line.
l.ftta Observer:

lttta Observer:
Why not Dillon and Latta have
trolly line to Reedy Creek
Springs? We believe "A line COM
meHctne at Littel Rock via Dillon
and latta TO the Springs at Reedy
Creek would n paving project
II would do away with the neces-
sity Gf building cottages at these
three towns as the people could
- thCr" ;!y time they wished and
spend inc md return home at night
This would cost but little, besides
tmis ther" would be no trouble
Keeping house. One could take the
car every half hour from either
p!acc. Il would also give that
class ~ persons who are not able
20 keep - automobile chance to
just throw out these few hints in
lie hope ;hat some one viii put tn
bail to rolfns' (
have taken a position with the
L. l.. Moore Co. whore | shall be
glad TO see my friends at any time
My motto will be the best goods
for the least money"
&. c. Graham.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-12-15

Buy your wife the piano
you have been promising her.
Best instruments, easiest
terms. The Clutter Music
House.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-12-15
ONLY TWO FAvORITES WIN.
AND At VERY CLOSE ODDS

him into scratching Percy Taylor
The owner, however, sent his horse
in to win and after the race Evans
ran the winner up to $500, 800 above
the amount entered, but the horse wa;
retained by the owner, bidding him in
al S305. After paying jockey fees and
other incidentals toward running his
horse, the winner will not clear much
on the win the value of the purse tt
the winner amounting to but $95. The
complaint was made TO the judges and
Evans was called into the stand to ex
plain, but his explanations were moi
satisfactory and the matter will BIZ
carried over. In the meantime tbs
judges are going hot and heavy aftei
other owners and trainers who have
been running their horses in an in
and-out manner. The officials Intend
to 60 clear to the bottom of this off
form racing and when guilty partie:
are detected swift and severe punish
ment will be melted out. +
Play No Favorites.
No favorites will be played and q
general cleaning up will result, for
judge J. j. Burke and Associate Judge
and Racing Secretary F.. c. Smith are
strict adherents to all racing laws and
will go the limit to'see that every de
tail is faithfully carried out. Rough
and indifferent riding by the jockeys
will also have an airing and as q
storter Rider Paul was set down foI
three days by the Judges for rough
work yesterday.
In the closing race Of the day Gu.
Nugget, showing a startling improve
ment in form. won al the way with
consum mate ease over the heavily
backed favorite. Whip Top, the mare
opening at even money but was
backed down to to 10. Jennie Wells
was the big surprise of the day, win
ming at ten to one, the favorite in the
race. Glipian, at to 5, never being
in the hunt.
Cherokee Rose was the second ia
vorite to reward her hackers, winning
easily under good ride by A. Burton
Little Burton Is riding in much i'm.
proved form, getting ~ with two win.
ners yesterday, scoring on his last two
mounts, Cherokee Rose and Our Mug
gett.
Rustem, at a good price, scored an
easy win IN the opening event, a mile
route, after running under restraint in
the rear until the half mile post and
then coming on with plenty in reserve
to outgane Procla in the final drive
TO the wire. The latter went we'll
running forwardly throughout, but
tired somewhat in the closing furlong,
which allowed the winner to forge to
the front. Miss Vigilant, getting on
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-12-15
A. A CONSEQUENCE IT WAS A
VERY BAD DAY FOR THE
TALENT, BUT PROFITABLE FOR
THE LAYERs-JuDeEs HAVE
OWNERS BEFORE THEM, AND
ALSO GET DOWN JOCKEYS.
By W. A. r.


Only two favorites were successful
yesterday at Kupfrian's park, and the
two that did manage to squeeze in
were held At very close odds, each
seeming to be the real class of their
respective delds, so in consequence it
was. rather bad day for the talent.
but profitable for the layers. The at
tendance was again good, the fine
weather bringing out the lovers Of the
racing game in great numbers. and
play on each race was well up to the
average and In spots heavier than
usual
The killing of favorites started in
the very first race when First Pre-
MUM was badly defeated, not even
getting IN the money. while Rustem,
held at six to one when the horses
went to the post, although opening at
ten, romped home in the closing six
teenth. While running a poor race
the frst time out here, the tip was
sent broadcast that the horse was
ready, so he opened an odds-on choice
at seven to ten with plenty Of play,
hut closed at even money when a
chunk was sent In the ring on the
winner. backing his price down. Zy-
mole also was well liked but was out
paced most Of the way.
Ossian, brought down from 8 to
70 Z TO 5, was beaten out in the last
couple of strides by the fast coming
Harting. at 1-2 to 1, once again much
TO the detriment of the form students.
The third race, however, was more
10 the liking Of the favorite players,
for Percy Taylor, the odds-on choice,
proved q rather easy winner over the
long shot. Chief Hayes. The win Of
Percy Taylor brought out the fact, ao
eording to the winners owner, that
he had been intimidated oy B. G..
Evans, trainer Of Chief Hayes and
Our Nugget. who now has charge Of
tho running Of the placed horse since
the owner, J. Bryan, is sick in bed.
Percy Taylor's connections declare
that Evans urged him to withdraw his
entry from the race and when he de-
ehned, as he thought his horse was
easily the class and would win, he
claims that Evans tried to intiInidate