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The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1918-02-21
FAMOUS REFORMED
BANDIT IS HERE
EMMETT DALTON, ONCE DESPAIR
ATE OUTLAW. WILL LECTURE
AT ENERYBODYS TEHATRE
TONIGHT

Emmett Dni on, famous reformed
bandit. will lecture to night at
EveryboGys Theatre in connection
with the exhibition OF motion pic
lures. which Includes reproduction
of the celebrated raid on the Coffey-
vile. Kan, Bank which brought an
end to the powerful Dalton gang. In
that raid, Mr. Dalton lost two bro
theirs, Bob and Graf. He himself
served in the Kansas penitentiary
for the crime. Governor Hoch par
doned him and since then Mr.. Dalton
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1918-02-21
Milk too High

The report of the Statistical Divis-
ion of the United States Food Ad-
ministration for the week ending
January 26th, indicates the price of
milk in South Carolina is averaging
16 cents per quart, the general aver
age throughout all the States being
IL II cents. while in Utah about 8
"A cents seems to be the prevailing
price.
The average prices for milk in
your neighboring States are as fol-
lows:
North Carolina, .147
Georgia, 147
Florida. .147
1t is believed by the Retail Divis-
ion that milk prices in South Caro-
lima should be materially reduced
at an early date.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1918-02-21
Change i'm Whiskey Laws

The Herald is in receipt of a tele-
gram from Judge Joe Cabell Davis
who is in Columbia stating that Gov
Manning has approved the new whis-
key law and that until March 11th
whiskey certificates will be issued as
usual. After that date Judge Davis
will require a certificate from a ply
sician or other positive proof that the
whiskey is purchased for medicinal
purposes. If this proof or certificate
cannot be furnished Judge Davis will
refuse to issue the certificate.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1918-02-21

Hrs. Nax Fass spent Monday in
Marion with friends.
-o-
Col. g. @. McLaurin spent Sunday
with his mother in McColL
Miss Goldie Brick was hostess to q
number Of little friends at a valentine
party Thursday afternoon. After q
number Of interesting games had
been played refreshments were serv-
ed.
''The Mysterious Chauffer" will be
presented at the High School Audi
torium next Thursday evening at half
past eight o'clock. The cast is select
cd from the High School pupils and
the proceeds will constitute the be-
ginning OF fund to be raised for the
purpose Of buying a new piano.
Mrs. Agnes Carmichael is critically
i'll at her home on East Main street
and although she showed marked
signs Of improvement yesterday little
hope is entertained for her recovery.
Mrs. Carmichael's health has been
failing rapidly for the past several
months and this combined with her
advanced years makes her condition
critical. Mr.. John Carmichael, of
Columbus Ca, Capt. Edward Carmi-
chael. of Jessup, Ca. Mr.. Will Carmi-
chael OF Durham, N. c.. and Mr.. Rod.
Carmichael, who Is a member of the
aviation corps in Texas, are at her
bedside.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1918-02-21
Services At the Methodist Church

Main Street Methodist Church. DR..
Watson b. Duncan, Pastor.
Sunday School at 10 A. NJ, Mr..
w. Harry Muller, Superintendent.
Preaching at IL A. NJ. and 1880 p.
M. by the Pastor.
Morning Subject. The Tradgedy
or The Betrayal. study of Judas
Iscariot.
Evening Subject: THE Peril of
Making Excuses.
Epworth League at GASP. NJ, Mr..
l.. c. Brady, Jr.. President.
Prayer Service on Wednesday at
1880 p M. This service will be fol-
lowed by Choir Practice.
Public cordially invited to all SER
vices.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1918-02-21

2-21-1t.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1918-02-21
Mr.. Edmund Mcqueen

Mr.. Edmund Mcqueen died at his
home near Dunbar Saturday morning
after a brief illness. Mr. Mcqueen
was in his s2nd year and was a man
of vigorous constitution. He was
widely known and had the distinction
of being the most active man in the
Pee Dee section for his years. Mr..
Mcqueen was the father Of Mr. jerks
Mcqueen of the Carolina section and
an uncle of Mr.. E. L. Moore of Dillon.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1918-02-21

mas been following the straight and
narrow path and advising all men to
do the same, declaring that the Que.
laws life is all wrong For some
years Mr.. Dalton has been living in
oklahoma and taking an active part
In local politics The Emmett Dali
ton of today does not suggest a des-
perado. He is quiet spoken and mild
hammered and when he discusses his
violent past he is modest enough in
reciting the exploits. Since taking
to the platform he has received num-
erous letters on the quality Of advise
he 10 SVng the boys and young mon.
Mrs. Dalton is here with him,
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1918-02-21

ernoon. February 21st, at the Ma
sonic Hall. The Most Excellent Mas
ter and Royal Arch Degrees will be
conferred on 20 Past Masters. The
Grand officers will be present and
will assist in the work Visiting
Companions cordially invited to be
present.
E. C. STANTON, Sec.
2-21-1t
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1918-02-21

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49, Beside Lane spent Sunday in
Latta with relatives.
Lnther Wilkerson Of Hartsville
spent Sunday in the city with friends.
Miss Bessie Stackhouse spent FRI
day In the city with friends.
Anderson Buckner OF Savannah,
0a.s 10 visiting his cousin. Roy Moore:
4r. George Curtis of Baltimore
spent Sunday in the city with friends
Miss Anna Calhoun Of Fork is Wis
itlng Miss Suda Melvin.
Mr.. w. w. Thompson spent Sunday
In McColl with his parents.
e. w. Powell and A. B. Welch
spent the weekend in Charlotte.
Mrs. John Thompson entertained
the teachers last Friday night
Messrs. Paul and Frank Finlayson
OF Cheraw spent Monday in the city
with friends.
Mr.. Dockery of Rockingham, N. c.,
visited friends in the city the past
weekend.
Miss Annie Bethea of Bennettsville
is visiting her sister Mrs. Ludie Be-
thea.
Mrs. Paul Phillips is spending a.
few days with Mrs. E. C. Caldwell in
Marion.
Mrs. Cottingham and Miss Kath-
leen Cottingham spent Monday with
Mrs. Gus Afford.
Miss Bessie Lane of Latta has ac-
cepted position with Mr.. Jno. c.
Bethea.
Miss Edna David spent the week
end with her parents at Maple Hurst
Farm.
Mrs. Claude Brown of Mullins
spent the weekend with her sister,
Mrs. E. T. Elliott.
Mrs. w. NJ. Allen spent a few days
anS'A week in Floydale with Miss Bes-
eNStackhouse.
In d
my w; Ruth Allen. who is teaching
D in Rowland, spent the past
80. t,roSd In the city with her parents
rs. o. Frank Hart of Columbia
.muh. L.. Niche of Darlington are in
~ today -
There will be preaching at the
Little Rock Baptist church next Sun
day afternoon at half past three
o'clock by Rev. H. A. Willis.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. B. Sellers are Wis
iting their daughter. Miss Mildred
Sellers. who is teaching school in
Manning.
Miss Miriam Moore entertained
last Thursday night in honor Of her
cousin, Mr.. Anderson Buckner of Sa-
vannah.
Emmett Dalton, once a noted out
law is in the city today. He is sche-
duled to lecture at the picture show
tonight
Mr.. J. c. Shepard, after an absence
OF three years, has returned to Latta
and will take charge of the Latta OBJ
server. Mr.. Shepard's many friends
are glad to welcome him back to his
former home.
patriotic play, THE Spy, will be
presented by the teachers and pupils
OF Minturn School at the Minturn
School Auditorium tomorrow (Fri-
day. night at o'clock. The public
Is invited to attend. An admission
fee Of rs and 35 cents will be charged
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1918-02-21
ATTENTION MASONS

A special meeting of
Dillon Chapter No. as.
Royal Arch Masons will
be held commencing at
2.3O d. IN. Thursday aft
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-11
EFFICIENT HOUS USEKEEPING.
ts Henrietta Gysue'.
CASSERoLES AND MARMITES

Can YOU tell me asks Zoe, why
there ls q gray scum over the crock Of
pickles put down last fall, Just rs you
dlrected?' And tell me too please, if
must throw away all the crooks | have
used for wears because they are glazed
inside. YOU always direct that ungIaxcd
crockery be used
Crockcry is glazed by = process that
leaves deposit of lead IN the gloss
THIS metallic lustrc is often eaten away
by acids Glazed crooks may be used
for any food that is not acid, but if you
put vinegar or salt. or any acid IN them
corroSion follows aud YOU run the risk
OF being poisoned
The gray scum that forms on top the
LIQUID that covers Your pickles is a
solution Of lead H. NAV not be strong
enough TO harm you If YOU are in good
health. hut j, Is poison, nevertheless
Remove the pickles wash them and put
them In an uuglazed container Pour
on a fresh mixture of Scalded vinegar
and spices and you viii sec for yourself
that the scum IS gone
Alice writes 70 ask about glazed
cooking ware She SAYS Il went ~
buy uuglazed cooking ware at our bc-t
kitchen furniture shop. and the salesman
said he knew OF nothiug of the soTj
| Al the ware he had was 'salt-glazed
| know our French chef always uses
caSscruleS and marmtcS Of rough CLAW
for economical, delicious cookery and
| want some pieces Of II
II should Le possible TO buy mgiazed
cooking utensils in any crockery store
As "Alicc" says il is tho French cook
who has taught us their value These
caSserOlcs arc invariably fitted with lids
TO hold IN the flavor and the steam while
the food is cooking 70 make them
absolutely sir tight. a careful cook dips
a strip Of muslin into -four and water and
after the food is IN the casserole or maTmite
binds the lid on firmly 50 no AR can enter
the utensll. or steam escape. This allows
the food to cook with the least possible
amount Of fuel. Long slow, gentle
slumerng IS sure to develop splendid
flavor though only tiny bit Of meat is
in among the vegetables Abroad much
food is cooked and served zen casserole !"
and here few houSc-furnishing stores
would be- willing to tell yoI they had no
casserolcs in stock Indeed they will
show you a wonderful line, with silver
holders and trays for getting the hot CON
taincr on to the table without excitement
These are excellent for many occasions.
Dut we want 70 see more Ol the small,
plain, kiln dried petite casserolcs,
or marmitcs offered.
If you have only little food to cook,
these small baking dishes with well
fitting lids, offer you sure way to make
it apDetizing, they save fuel. time, dishes,
and make the plainest food as good as
it can be made. They may be used in
the oven or on top Of the stove.
Some Of the salt-glazed ware is most
artistic, and all ware that is unglazed
inside. is safe to use. If you do not find
the plain, cheap ware in the best
store in town look into some Of the old
fashioned crockery-ware stores. There
YOU will lind them waiting for YOU and
for others who appreciate solid worth
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-11
Sequel To
Love For Doll
Maternal Instinct Greatly Developed by
Teaching Children To Love their Dolls~

The little childs doll is mother to the
most romantic fairy And IN the years that
pass. the doll fades into the petals of 4
June rose to evolve the most wondrous of
all transformations.
And now comes a more serious period
when the JOY Of real motherhood should
be as tranquil as best effort can provide
This is accomplished with a wonderful
remedy known as Mother S Friend. An ex-
ternal application 50 penetrating III It's na-
tlIrc rs to thoroughly lubrcatc the myriad
network ofcords, tendons nerves and mus
clc@ lust beneath tho skin of the abdomen
It relieves the tension prevents tender
ness and pam at the crisis and enables he
abdomen to expand gently. The muscles
contract naturally after baby arrives and
the form is thus preserved.
1t should be applied dsily, night and
morning, during the period OF expectancy.
By regular use it enables the abdomen
to expand without the usual strain when
baby is born Naturally, pain and danger
ut the crisis ls less
You will find Mothers Friend on sale
ut every drug store 1t is prepared only
! by the Bradfeld Regulator Co, II GOA
Lamar Bldg, atlanta, Ga / hey will send
YOU an instructive Motherhood Book
without charge Write them to mail ii to
YOU Do not neglect for a single morning
or night to use Mothers Friend. Obtain a
bottle from your druggist today by all
| means, and thus fortify yourself against
pain and discomfort,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-11
Salts In IN Hot Water
Clears Pimply Skin
Saws we must make kidneys
clean the blood, and pim-
pies disappear.

l1mples. sores ard nuIi~ usually result
from toxins, poisons and impurities which
are generated in the bowels and then
absorbed into the blood through the very
duets which should absorb only nourish-
rnent To sustain the body.
1t is he function Of the kidneys to filter
impurities from the blood and east them
out ia the form Of urine. but N many in
stances tho bowels create moro toxins
and impurities than the kidneys can elm
mate, then the blood uses the skin pores as
the next best means OF getting rId Of these
impurities which often break out ali over
the skin in the form Of pimplcs
The surest way 10 clear the SKIN Of
these eTuptIons. says noted authority, Is
70 get from any pharmacy about four
ounces Of Jad Salts and take tablespoon
ful IN q glass Of hot water each morning
before breakfast for one week This will
prevent formation Of toxins in the bowels
It also stimulates the kidneys TO normal
activity, thus ccaXing them to filter the
blood Of impurities and clearing the skin
Of pimples
Jad Salts is inexpensive, harmless and
Is made from the acid Of grapes and lemon
juice. combined with lithia Hero YOU have
a pleasant effcrvescent drink which usli-
ally makes pimplcs disappear. tcanSes
the blood and is excellent for the kidneys
as well
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-11

From fte 'onrroe=ir-.e .ei ifrrstr~y uuh
,ishol ~ tpo T-ni'-I s'n'r- GOVERN
rnru, Wu Na-or sonetor t-orn
liinoir was .Icrfc1 ~ ne nth Cou
grces In ieo7 fr tho -fr' Congress fn
iSot defeated fa- .to -,d Carercee 1907
Elected senator to mo 5rth fongvear
1907 ~ on7
senator Mason .s lov ppgrrrsrnar
from the 2tato N fuinoie
senator Nason's eharr ninuahip N
pure Fond ard D-ugs lrgi.lation -
Gght rn- tbs rural Frs. dolivory vrteul
and hiz st-onV advu~a~v IN 10 fins
favoring laf,ur and the -ighfa 10 ths
masses ~ againzt trusts and fr~niinaa
make him rational figure at washing
ton and eudcared bjm ~ fro hrarts .f
the working man and rho v-caf rnaEs0e
~ people throughout tho United states
senator Mason haa tha distinrtlnn of
heing one ~ tho really hig men - ths
nation Hrs strong rndorarnrnt IN
NnEated iron must convince any rs
ielligent thinking reader fhat g must ~.
prcpara tion nf very great merit and
ono which ne senator frels Is hound fa
~ ~ great value ~ Tho masses nl
people everywhere. otherw,ze hr could
not afford ~ lend his name r.
especially after ris -trnng advocary FL
pure fond and drug legislation
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-11

ncr. Pomona: J T. Richardson Preston
Frank Brisbin, Queenstown; J. X. Rick
ing. Ridgclv, ] + Rowlenscn, Royal
Oak; y II. Webster, st. Michaels; Henry
Covinpton. Salem Circuit. g. {. Vii
Hams. SMYRNA: Milton McC ann, Smyrna
Circuit; 4 L. Nichols, Still Pond; j A.
Leach, Sudlersvllc. 6 T. Jones, Thigh
mans. ! NJ Iindalc, we Mills
II G. Shipley. H. II Derrickson, j. W
Prrttvman. ] - Reese and Warren Burr
viii ask for new charges
Among the pastors on the Salisbury
district invited 70 return arc " {
Poole Ocean CITY w g Hurst, POGO
mokc CITY. l. T. Poole. Snow Hill. q. B,
Rice Stockton
! I llcrson has declined m invitation
from mon Church Wilmington. aud viii
return to Ashurv Salisbury
C,rus +. Keen viii be reappointed AS
sistant superintendent ui the New York
Anti-Saloon League
The following candidates will I've rrcom-
mcndcd for admission on trinl
Wilmington district u W llenvis. by
I,lk Mills QUARTERLY Conference
Dover district Thomas \ Collins, ny
Craro Quarterly Conference. Il. =
Hodgson Pennington, W II Gummings.
W Williamsburg
Easton district ] 4 Rowonsen, hv
RcNal Oak Quarterly conference.
Members of the committee on con
ference relations VIII hc elected to sue
cccd George J. Jones + Il Carpenter
4 & Smoot and Il \ Moore
Members of the Conference Doaconcs=
BOARD viii IT, elected 10 succeed Mrs
George NJ llshcr and William \ Moore
Members oi the Bureau IF Sessions will
~ elected 10 succeed | Elmer Perry and
William Z Records
Conference trustees will he elected tu
succeed J + Rlchardson. J ". Easlcy
and & 4 WYATT
Ncmhcrs 81 tho Wilmington Conference
Education Society VIII hc elected 10 sue.
coed g. v prritvman. q 6 Williams.
nIsston " Jacobs, J II klmhlc. ! T.
TAYLOR and " alter Q llonccker
Trustees Of the NeSlevan Collegiate
Institute Will bc elected to succccd + &,
NacSorey, Il X Stephenson. +. l. llof-
tcCkcr, G. T WYATT, Governor John 6.
Tow uscnd. Ir. George W Tcho. lcnry
T. Cannon and William salisbury
The lavmcn'S ASSOCIATION viii meet
March - and Will he addressed hy
Governor Townsend and others
The conference VIII ho invited 10 meet
IN Asbury Church. Wilmington. next
wear
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-11
MOTOR TRJCk TRAIN.
Fleet of War Carriers Pass Through City
on Way South.

Prom somewhere m New York to
somewhere IN the South was the in-
sription upon ono OF the army trucks
that passed through this city ycstcr-
day. Lieut. Brgg was IN charge OF
the feet, which comprised 46 motor
trucks and IS mon The tram has been
on tho road for tw weeks
They left Philadelphia carlv YESTERDAY
morning and arrived in tins CITY about g
O'Clock. They did not stop here but
continued on through the city. being
anxious to reach Baltimore before night
The men in this detail are known as the
Fourth Supply Co
Motorcycle Officer Norman Brown
was sent to Clavmont and mot the train
and acted as pilot for 1t through Whining
ton, following the route of the Lincoln
Highway 10 the Maryland state line
Ns one OF the trucks was rounding the
corner OF Tenth and King streets, il
'rIck one of the light standards IN front
thC new City Hall The stout iron post
v.,s shocked down and broken INTO several
pieces but the truck was not damaged
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-11
NvGe~nAa~>Ay~

known tho resuIrs ~ It's uce am wci'
past my thrna srnro years and want 20 say
that 7 believe my own grret physical sc
ftvity iH largely due tOday ~ my personal
usr ~ SnIafed iron from my Uwn eV
porienre with &uxafed Iron fcoi it Is
such valuable remedy that il ought 20
be usrrl IN evrry hospital and prescribed
by every physician II this country
pr Sauar Hoston physician Who
has studied abroad in great European
Medical institutions, said senator Mason
is right As I have said hundred times
over J regard organic iron as the greatest
~ AL strength builders
Irun is absolutely necessary to enable
your blood 10 change your food into living
tissue without a. no matter how much
or what You cat your fond merely passes
You don get The strength out ~ ii and
consequence ron h4~orne vrak pale
and siclyly looking IIst like plant trying
tn grow in . soil befiCier4t ip iror
fev ftrhuyiar & JscuUee visiting surgeon
NJ 81 Enyshofh e Hospital View York City.
said - have never before given out any
mesiira, Information or advice eOr publ
cation Ms I ordinarily do not believe In it
But in tbs case Of Suratad Iron feel
tion IT, ! have taken II myself and given
~ IN nv pstieuts with most surprising re-
suits And those Who wish quickly 70 in
crease heir strength power and endurance
viii find ~ most remarkable and wonder
fully effective remedy
Senat1,r Mason with Ruch surprising results
We by physicians is not a secret remedy. but
're. mike the Older inorganic iron product s
teeth. make them hisek nor upset the stpTu
s dispensed hy Z Milton Fckerd and all good
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-11

Senator Mason statement in regard
~ Nuxated Iron shown ~ several
pilyuisiaus who requested tn give
their opinions thereon
nr Ferdinand King. n New York physi-
clan and medical author. aaid - heartily
iudorsc senator Mason'a statement In re
gard to Suveted iron There car ba NJ
means ancTuis snernia means iron Dc
fciencv The skin ~ enentir men and
women is pale the Hrsh fahhv tb~
muscles lack tone the brain fagH and the
memory falls. and often hey become
weak ner voua deapondent and melancholy +
pf James Francis sullivan formerly
physician Of Beiievue Hospital fOu.door
County Hospital Raid. "senatn~ Mason ia
80 hc commended on handing ont this
statement on Nurated Iron fnr public
print There are thousands of Fnrn and
wnrnpu who need strength and blood
builder hut do not know what ~ aakr In
my own opinion there is nothing batter than
organic iron Nuxate-i Iron for enyfcbins
s. trcngth and endurance Of men and women
who hurn m ton rapidly their nervous
energy in the strenuous strain of the great
business rom petition of tha iav
Former Wealth Commissiouer Wn "
Kerr. of the city Of Chicago says II have
taken Nuxated Iron myself and euperi-
encod its health giving and strength
building effect and in the interest Of
public xelfare I feel IA my duty to make
and which II prescribed and recon mended ah
one which is sril known tn drugEtsts evcry~l
IL Is ea@iiv assimiiatesi and dnep not iniurr n
arh The manufacturers guarantee RurCeEsi
purchaser or tirY will rrfund your money u
druggists
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-11
SANDMAN STORY.
by Mrs. F. A. Walker.
Cupyriphs 1915. by Mc<llnsa NewspAucs
Syndicate New York City.
THE FIREFLIES' FEAST.

| Once upon time in n cool, shady
| hole under rose bush there lived very
| ugly, furry grub worm.
All about him were lovely things.
| Flowers perfumcd the air, roses bent
their pink heads, jcwelcd with dew,
gay birds flashed from bush tn hush.
and over all in the night twinkled tho
| hrellics.
No one spoke to the humble grub.
Tie crawled nlong on the ground slow
| w, while brightness and pretty col
ors, songs and blossoms filled the air
everywhere.
al must be terribly ugly" he sighed
when he noticed that not thing seem
cd aware of his existence Everything
else is so pretty and pay. | wonder why
| am made to crawl on the dirt and never
enjoy bright moment There must be
some use for me, else would not be liv-
| inp. 80 | mean Ia do my best and work
with what little power | hive. Only
| one thing is in my power that is to
loosen the earth around this rose bush. y
So he went nj his work hravely, but
with heavy heart
All day long hc dug and pushed gently
NJ the dirt, When IL was soft and damp
he would have little burrows all about the
roots of the bush SO tht rain could got in
The hush grew tall and beautiful
So fine did il look that the Queen of
the IircflicG camc To live IN 1t Tor her
home Here she built nest of leaves
and cobwehbing and il was soon sur
rounded bv blossoms which kept out
the sun and min Herr also she would
sit and watch the grub digging, dig
ging and digging. though he never know
that the young Queen was watching
what he did.
One dav IN Aug,rt tho fretlies de
rIdcd 10 have feast and NJ this party