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Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-09-16

Read this letter from Mr.. J. b. Kelly.
vice-president Of the First National
Bank. Graceville. Fla: my daughter
had been IN bad health since last April.
She was operated on for appendicitis,
She has been taking Ziron for two
weeks. Her appetite IL better than IL
has been. Her nerves arc better. and
she says she feels better Il inow
that Ziron is good for weak and feeble
people,"
Ziron Ii . scientific. reconstructiys
ionic. prepared from valuable strength.
building Ingredients, for weak poonle
win thin blood DruGgfsts sell Ziron
ea 9 mensy-baak guarantsA TT q
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-09-16
Didn't Seek Truth.

IL the Republican members of the
enate committee investigating cam
peign contributions have any real
purpose to develop the truth. they
did not reveal 1t i'm their colioquies
with Judge Moore. Governor CoX's
personal representative. says the New
York World. He gave them the
names OF many persons known to be
salaried or volunteer gold -diggers
VINO, properly questioned us wit
nosses. would produce Information of
value. but Senators Kenyon and
Spencer, who were sceptical of every
thing, even of documentary evidence,
professed fear that the Democrats
were leading them con wild-g goose
chase"
The man Senator Spencer men
toned Is the gentleman who Is chair
man OF the subcommittee appointed
months ago to investigate Henry
Ford's charge that the election OF
truman II. .Newberry as n senator
from Michigan had been purchased.
II Is reasonable to infer that this
committed also believed 1t was to be
made q party to Il wild goose chase,
Tor II has done nothing and Is con-
tent to retain for its party the senate
.AeJoiAsS etite ieSts upon MT. NeW-
berry's tainted title. Meantime the
man concerning whose methods It,
was to make an inquiry has been
convicted, with 16 others. and is un-
der sentence to the penitentiary.
When guilt jYdicially established Is
not sufficient to spur committee
of the senate into action it is idle to
expect thoroughgoing investigation
OF accusations resting upon nothing
but letters, circulars and other docu-
ments emanating from rRepublicap
headquarters. Unless Governor Cox
can produce the marked bills that
passed between the prospects" and
the boys who were told to "get the
money" we shall be told presently
that he has failed to prove his case.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-09-16

IN North Carolipa Town.
Fort Mill friends of the Rev. Bax-
ter McLendon OF Bennettsviile, who
several years ago conducted q reviv-
al meeting here that attracted wide
attention and much interest locally.
will be pleased to learn that the
meeting he had been holding In
Morganton. N. c., which closed sun
day. proved even more successful
than the Fort Mill meeting. Sunday
night Mr.. McLendon bade farewell
to an. audience that numbered fully
1000. The campaign had lasted i~.r
weeks and at every service his big
tent held the largest crowds ever
known to attend n meeting in Nor
canton. Numbers of the Morganton
stores closed for the afternoon SER
vices and the people were urawn
from territory Of more than so
square miles. At the three services
Sunday 1t is estimated that the total
Q. p. Blankenship. well known cit
izen of the Gold Hill section Of Fort
Mill township, had the misfortune
while in town during the day Of the
first Democratic primary two weeks
ago to make slight abrasion on
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-09-16

'pns * t&e hntSsS sf he right hand
from thich he has suffered much
durin6 the last week. At its worst
the injury looked as IL It would de-
velop into blood poisoning. but Mr..
Blankenship now thinks that careful
treatment has dissipated that dam
In q few days.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-09-16

666 cures Malaria, Chills
and Fever, Bilious Fever,
Colds and LaGrippe. 1t kills
the parasite that causes the
fever. 1t is a splendid laxa-
tive and general Tonic. ADV.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-09-16
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank all our friends
and neighbors. who so kindly helped
in the saddest hour OF our lives.
when God in His wisdom. saw fit
to remove our darling. Birdie. from
earth to heaven.
May Gods richest blessings rest on
them all is our prayer.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. J.. Coltharp
and Family.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-09-16

We are proud Of the confidence doc
tors, druggists and the public have in
666 Chill and Fever Tonic.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-09-16

Rub-My- Tism is a great pain killer.
1t relieves pain and soreness caused BY
Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sprains, etc.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-09-16

Ham Ardrey isin Brooklyn. N.
&asung course OF instruction at
y 8 eS5naergcnthaler factory learning to
~ for the linotype.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-09-16

The old roof on tho band stand
IN Confederate park which had with
stood the weather since the stand
was erected 25 years ago has been
displaced by q new roof which was
put on last week.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-09-16

Miss Florence Lawrence of Flor.
ence was the guest this week of hei
sister, Mrs. f. e. Ardrey. Miss Law
renco is u student at Winthrop col
slege.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-09-16

Elliott Bennett, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs X. l.. Bennett. has returned home
from a three months vacation at the
home of his. sister. Mrs. Jesse T. Tim
norman, near Trenton.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-09-16

Preparatory services will be held
Friday evening at 1880 o'clock In the
Fort Mill Presbyterian church and
the sacrament OF the Lord's supper
Will be observed Sunday morning at
the conclusion OF tho regular service.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-09-30
THE DEATH OF AN INFANT

To The Dillon Herald:
The little infant child that was
born in Capt. Gibson's home on July
|3O, 1920, and adopted to Captain
Gibson, of the Rescue Workers. on
August 16. 1920, died on September
"a, 1920, at 3 a. m, and was laid 10
rest in the Pleasant Grove Church
cemetery at o'clock Friday, 24th.
Funeral conducted by Rev. Maston
Gasque, pastor of the Dillon Mill
Methodist Church, at the home Oh
Capt. Gibson.
While it is our loss, it is heavens
gain. We, therefore, submit 1t all 10
the will of God, who said: Suffer the
little children 10 come unto me and
forbid them not. We therefore ex-
tend to the berieved mother our
deepest sympathy in her hour OF grief
and trouble. =,
MAY Gods blessings rest upon all
Of those who are in distress and grief,
is the prayer of your humble servant.
CAPT. B. y. GIBSON,
Officer in Charge Rescue Workers,
Dillon, S. G.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-09-30
LIVE ON RUBBER TIRES
Family Dwells In House On Wheels.

In Houston, Texas, w. ). Myers
and family of three, decided TO live
on rubber tires. They are now tour
ing the entire United States and eX-
pect to visit Canada.
They designed and superintendea
the construction of a convenient
roomy and very neat home. 1t is ten
feet long by six feet wide and mas
four seats.
From ceiling to floor, the car is
five feet, ten inches high. Its front
entrance is by limousine door A
folding bed is across the back and
above it an infants crib, clothes
press and parcel rack. Four ward
robe drawers are under the bed. Ine
center aisle is three feet by FIVE.
There is a Refrigerator, hot ana
cold water, hot air heat, ele :tric
fans, three burner gas stove, folding
dining table, lavatory, electric hght-
ing, kitchen cabinet and cupboard,
shower bath and every modern con-
venience and luxury. The car is
equipped with tool boxes, compass
draperies and rugs.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-09-30
HENRY FORD DISCUSSES
PRICE REDUCTION
Says There is No Wisdom in Trying
to Maintain Artificial Standard

Henry Ford has announced a re-
duction of prices on all Ford motor
company products at pre-war level
as a step toward restoration OF bust
ness to normal conditions" In a
statement accompanying the an
nouncement Mr.. Ford declared that
present business conditions demanded
that some practical effort be made
TO bring economic conditions back
to normal" that the business or the
country may be stabilized,' and that
the progress, prosperity and con-
tentment OF our people may be re-
stored"
Inquiry among heads OF other au-
tomobile industries failed TO indicate
whether the Ford announcement pres
sages a general decline Of motor car
prices. A number of manufacturers
declined to comment.
Discussing business conditions, Mr..
Ford declared that since the war has
ended war prices also should be re-
duced."
There is no WISDOM" the manu-
facturer said, "in trying to maintain
an artificial standard Of values, for
inflated prices only retard progress. "
There is a lull in business gen.
erally," the statement continues.
People in every walk Of life are
waiting for prices they know are un-
natural, to become lower.
Manufacturing plants are being
shut down all over the country and
il every line there is a growing in
activity because the volume OF con-
sumption is growing less and less
through the self denial of people who
realize the injustice of the situation.
Labor is being thrown out Of
employment but notwithstanding this
there has been little change in the
cost of living.
Although rich in natural resources
the countrys progress is being held
practically at standstill through the
greed of profiteers. Now is the time
to call a halt TO war methods, war
prices and war greed. 1t may be
necessary for everybody to sacrifice a
little but in the end it will be most
profitable, for the sooner we get the
business of the country back TO pre-
war conditions the sooner will the
lives Of our people become natural
and progress, prosperity and content
ment be restored"
The price reduction on the Fora
product ranges from IA TO 81 per
cent and is effective Immediately.
There will be no wage reduction az
any of the plants, it was announced.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-09-30
VOTE DOESN'T LOOK GOOD
straw Vote Compiled BY ReNall 20.
Shown at Evans Pharmacy

The straw vote on the Presidential
election gathered and compiled every
four years by the ReXal Drug Co.,
which has stores in every town IN
the United States, is being shown at
Evans Pharmacy and the results 30
far do not look very encouraging Iol
the democrats. Up to yesterday the
vote stood as follows: Cox, l6I;
Harding 364. The ReXall Co. estl-
mates that a majority of 266 IS
equivalent to an election, and ac-
cording to these figures Harding
would be the winner if the election
were held today. Four years ago,
however, the Republican candidate lea
by large majority until few weeks
before the election when sentiment
began to change and shortly before
that date took the lead. The vote IS
posted daily at Evants' Pharmacy.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-09-30
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS
IMPROVEMENTS

There was only small gathering
at the court house last Thursday
night to hear the report Of the COM
mittee appointed at the recent citi-
zens' meeting to look into the matter
OF selling or improving the light and
water plants, but the committee
through its chairman, Mr.. G. l..
Wheeler, recommended that the town
retain the plants and make improve
nients costing not more than $4,000.
The committee in making its report
was guided largely by the findings O..
all expert engineer who Inspected the
plants and made his recommendations.
The improvements will consist OF Oh,
2OO-horse power and one 1O0-horse
power engine, the smaller unit 10 be
used in the daytime and the larger
one at night. II council and the COM
missioners decide TO adopt the rec
concentrations of the committee the
S65,OOO will have to be raised by a
bond issue. 4 petition will have TO be
presented to council 10 order an elec-
ton and If the issue carries at the
election it will have TO be ratified by
an act of the General Assembly. The
petition will be circulated at once and
tho election will be held as soon as
DOsSible.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-09-30
SONlE FACTS ABOUT
OUR COUNTY FAIR

More than year ago it was de-
cided by few men to have d
County lair, but We found we were
100 late.
Eariy this spring we set out to
Ea.e q County ralr this fall. TO ac-
Cu!uDlIsu this We have arranged our
frruIuuI LIST IN order tnat II might
attract the whole family. BY close
stacy OIL our premium list you Will
find We offer prizes Tor most every
lEIng grown and uone in our county.
1t looks as though We are gong to
have a real Fair and l wont to
urge every man, woman, girl and
boy in Dillon county who have some
thing to exhibit 10 cooperate with
us 10 the extent Of looking up the
chairman or that department most In
teresting TO them and entering what
ever you have in that department.
We want 10 make this a countrywide
fair and only by your cooperation
can We succeed. We do not know
what kind of farmers our neighbors
are until We have an opportunity OF
seeing some OF the things they are
raising. We have arranged to have
horse racing and other amusements
as we'll as the best farm exhibits to
be Iound at any county fair in this
state.
All the buildings have been COM
pIeled at Fair Grounds and we would
like for those interested to come out
to the grounds and see just the type
OF buildings we have and be con-
vinced that not only are we going to
have 81 great fair but that we have
the best buildings to be had at any
county fair.
We have as good a county as there
is in the state and taken as whole
We have the best people 10 be found
anywhere, SO don't be mislead. Just
come along and help us make this
the best county fair in the state. Re-
member the date, October 19th-23rd.
1920.
A. V. BETHEA,
President.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-09-30
HEN TOOK JOY RIDE
Rode Twenty-Five Miles on Rear Axle
of Automobile.

Taking a twenty-five mile ride on
the real axle of an automobile on a
rainy night was Pennsylvanla hen
idea of joy ride, relates a Hagers-
town, Md, dispatch.
Raymond Shiffler, Of near Boons-
boro, motored with his family to the
home of a relative just across the
Mason and Dixon line 10 spend the
day. During the evening, just before
Shlffler was ready TO leave for home
rain began falling and flock of chick
ems in the yard sought shelter under
his automobile.
While driving to his home that
night, Shiffler heard peculiar SOUNDS
coming from under his machine ana
Re thought some part had become dis-
arranged. On arriving at home ne
examined the automobile and 1ound
a bed-raggled hen perched on the rear
axle, in which position she had rid-
den all of the distance.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-09-30
HIS HUNTING LICENSE
RETURNED
ertOn RobeSonian.

Lumberton Robesonlan.
On last Thursday young gentle
man from the Loris section IN the
course of the elimination OF MS
nuptial obligations, whispered nerv-
ously to Mr.. Taylor, Of the Conway
Hardware Company, TO know whether
he dealt in license. Yes" replied
TAYLOR, take State or County
County" replied the anxious groom
to-be. The deal was closed, the
price handed over, and the blushlng
bride-to-be recognized the satisfied
smile on the face of her sultor as ne
returned emerged and proceeded 10
point the nose Of his Ford the near
est route TO the preachers. NOW TINS
cranky clergyman being too much ols-
posed to scrutinize, very violently
broke the saw news to the happy
couple that the form OF their license
did not conform in all respects 10 the
specific document which in his Judg-
ment would constitute the necessary
prereouisite to a legal form OF mar
rage ceremony. The maiden blushed
and waited while the hunting license
was returned and another document
OF different dimensions was procured
and now they are at home TO their
many friends.
All license dealers are diliCent ana
busy men but Taylor's picture Is
wanted al the Fish and Game De,
partment as the first TO succeed al
rrhstitu-inr marriage license lOl
hunting license.-Contrihut"d.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-09-30
ANDERSON COTTON
SEVEN FEET HIGH

Anderson, Sept. 22.-John H. Kay
who lives about eight miles above the
civ was in Anderson Monday with
a stalk of cotton that looked more
like a healthy young poplar tree than
il did cotton. Mr.. Kay said that TINS
is known as the Cleveland Boil cot
ton. and that his crop would range
in height from Ave to about seven
and one-half feet. He also stated
that while the bolls on this cotton are
not very numerous they are very
large.
Mr.. Kay has about three acres OF
this cotton. and he says that II" Is
eypcctinC Il very good crop.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-09-30
SHERIFF "CHICK" WEATHERLY

Pee Dee Advocate.
]. A. Weatherly, of Bennettsvllle'
Marlboro county, defeated r. j. Pat
terson for the office of sheriff in the
primary last Tuesday by a majority
of 14O votes. Years ago when we
were somewhat younger, we remem-
her him very distinctly by his nck-
name which was Chick" This, we
believe now, was given him lor MS
excellent ability TO defend hlmseil
and none of the "boys" in Bennetts-
vile would dare give offense to him
unless they were sure 10 be III the
right. This being. the case he was a
high-toned gentleman in all OF his
manners TO his friends and each one
felt that if Chick" Weatherly was
his friend he was one of the elect.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-09-30
SALE ENDS WITH FIGHT
j. W. Goodwin and j. j. Matheson
Have Personal Encounter

Pee Dee Advocate.
The auction sale Of J. w. Good
wins stock farm, on Pee Dee river,
last Tuesday, ended in fight be-
tween Mr.. Goodwin and J. J. Mathe-
son, who sold the farm 10 Mr.. Good
win and holds mortgage on it.
The pasture, containing 627 acres,
was sold in eight tracts. Most OF il
was bid off by J. B. Maxwell and j.
J. Matheson, and the sale totaled
about $4,000. 1t was sold as a
whole and bid in for Mr.. Goodwin.
a big barbecue dinner was then
served and enjoyed by quite large
crowd. The fine herds Of cattle,
sheep and goats were to have been
sold after dinner.
About the close Of the dinner, Mr..
Goodwin approached Mr.. Matheson,
resenting something which he had
heard that Mr.. Matheson had said,
and struck Mr.. Matheson in the face.
Two or three licks were passed be-
tween them before they could be
separated by Rev. T. V. McCaul,
Percy B. Odom. Hamp H. Hubbard
and others.
This ended the sale, and the stock
were not sold.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-09-30
COUNTY CASE GOES TO
REFEREE

Some of The Herald's readers did
not understand the article in the last
issue which stated that the case OF
Dillon County against the National
Surety Company, which involved
claims to the amount Of $4,000 had
been referred to a special referee by
Judge Henry A. NJ. Smith, Of the u.
S. Court. The article in question
was clipped from the News and
Courier and gave only a brief ac-
count of the case which had come
up in the U. S. Court at Charleston
the day before. The suit covers al
legged shortages In the county treas
urer's office during the administra-
ton of the late Treasurer Mclnnls.
The alleged shortages came about IN
the way of Treasurer Mclnnis' fall
ure to collect interest on certain
funds deposited in the banks, as pro-
vided by statute, the refunding TO
taxpayers Of over-paid taxes without
authority from the Comptroller Cen
eral and many other matters which
are disputed by the National Surety
Company under which Mr.. Mclnnls
was bonded Several audlts nave
been made of the treasurer's office
by auditors representing both sides,
but there was such a wide difference
between the findings of the auditors,
the county and the bonding company
could not reach an agreement, and
hence the case went 10 the courts.
AS tho bonding company was located
in another State the action had to be
brought in the United States Court
and when the case came on to be
heard before Judge Smith at Charles
ton last Tuesday he referred 1t to
Henry Buck, an attorney OF Marion,
who will take the testimony ana
make his report back TO the court.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-09-30
OVERTON-ROUNILLAT

a marriage of interest to wide
circle of friends was that OF Miss
Selma Gertrude Roumillat to Mr..
James b. Overton, which was SOL
emnized on Tuesday morning at the
Bishops residence on Broad street,
the Rev James McElroy officiating.
The bride wore a modish coat suit
in dark blue with accessories TO
match and carried white asters with
fern tied with tulle and entered on
the arm of the groom.
The only attendants were Miss
Bessie Roumillat and Mr.. William
Roumillat, sister and brother OF the
bride, and those present, besides
these and the brides mother, Mrs. Is.
l.. Roumilat were near relatives and
q few close friends.
Immediately after the ceremony
the company repaired to the brides
home on Logan street where refresh
ments were served by Miss Nellie
McHony and little Mary Elizoeth
Kingdom.
Mr.. and Mrs. Overton left for
motor trip TO Asheyille before going
to Dillon to reside, where Mr.. Overton
is engaged in the automobile business.
He is native Of Durham, n. c., and
is the only son of Mr.. and Mrs. q. b.
Overton, of that place. His bride Is
the youngest daughter OF Mrs. b. l..
Roumillat and the late DR.. William
Roumilat and has many warm friends
in her home city who regret that her
marriage will take her elsewhere to
reside.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-09-30
SON-IN-LAW OF FRENCH
PREMIER
Paul Rockwell, Formerly OF Lake
View, Married Premier Leygues'
Dauphtar


Daughter.
The election Of Georges Leygues as
Premier of France is Of more than
passing interest to Dillon county folks
because the new Premier is the faith
er-in-law Of Paul Rockwell, who
spent the greater portion Of his boy
hood days near Lake View with his
grandfather, the late Enoch Ayers,
Mr.. Rockwell is a nephew of Mr.
Elias Ayers, of near Lake View, and
a counsin of Prof. Ayers, Of the
Agricultural Department of the Dill
Ion High school.
There were two brothers. Paul and
Kiryin Rockwell. Kirvin, 1t will be
recalled, was a member of the avia-
ton corps in France and was killed
in action during the early days OF
the war. Paul was an officer in the
infantry and received wounds which
forced him out of active duty. They
Joined the Allies long before America
entered the war and were fighting
with the French.
Their mother. DR.. Anna Louise
Rockwell. is a daughter Of the late
Enoch Ayers, and lives at Winston
Salem, N. c., where she is engaged
in the practice of osteopathy. When
a young woman she was married to
Rev. Mr.. Rockwell. who died some
years ago.
After the death Of their father the
Rockwell brothers made their home
with their grandfather until they
were almost grown.
After receiving his discharge from
the French army Paul Rockwell
located in Paris where he obtained
a position one of the Paris news
papers. Shortly after taking up civil
life again he was married to Miss
Leygues, whose father at the time
was prominent in French political
affairs, being minister of marine un-
der President Clemenceau.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-09-30
NOTES FROM THE SMITH-HUGHES
AGRICULTURE CLASS or
DILLON.

The agriculture class started out
the new year with an enrolment or
eleven boys. Five OF these are from
the tenth grade and six from the
eighth grade. The course OF study
for this year consists IN a study OF
farm crops, soils and fertilizer.
The class met this week and Or
ganized themselves. 1t is expected
that they will do quite bit OF work
outside of the regular school work
The following officers were elect
ed: President, Jas. Hamer; vice-presi-
dent, Buist Jordan; secretary, J. W..
Williamson.