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The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-12-02
Stolen Car Recovered.

A few minutes after Miss Mary Nc
Cormac left her Ford automobile Sat
urday afternoon and while she was
standing at the front door of Mr.. G..
H. Bells residence talking to Mrs.
Bell, negro man jumped into the car
and drove it off toward Little Rock.
Miss McCormac left the motor run
ming, as it was her intention to re-
turn to the car Immediately. Tuesday
a man was passing a colored home in
the Little Rock section and noticed
car standing in the yard with the
number missing. He went to the car,
looked In and found the number on
the back seat. The matter was re-
ported and officers arrested a young
negro boy by the name of Miles who
lives near where the car was found
Miles is in Jail awaiting trial.
Last Thursday Treasurer Watson
left his Ford standing In front Of the
court house. Some tune during the
morning hours the car was stolen
Mr.. Watson has not found the slight
est trace of the missing car.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-12-02
MEETING AT THE MANSE.

AS a elimination to the week OF
prayer service held last week in the
Presbyterian church by the women
of the congregation there was large
gathering of women at the Manse on
Friday afternoon, some to take part
and some to listen to the delightful
program, all to enjoy.
Mrs. w. B. S. Chandler presided.
Vocal duets by Mrs. D. A. McCallum
and Miss Richards and Mrs. F. L. Sit
ton and Miss Nell Carmichael were
enjoyed. A splendid talk on home
missions, by DR.. Holiday, Of Marion
gave much enlightment on the need
of greater efforts for pushing this
work and the good that is being ac-
complished. After the close of the ad-
dress sandwiches, coffee and stuffed
dates were served by the hostess as
sisted by Mrs. Sam McLaurin, Mrs.
H. L. Clark, Misses Carmichael, Mary
and Francis Chandler. A collection
was taken for I. one Missions and a
generous donation was the result.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-12-02
BOOKS ONES BEST FRIENDS
Assertion Made That In the Imaglna-
tion Of Great Writers Complete
Happiness Is Found.

When once the love of books has
come into a mans life he can never
be lonely, he can, never be bored, he
can never lose his interest In life, he
can never be quite unhappy. Books
are the friends that never fail, and the
men and women that only live In books
are the best and the most real friends
of ALL
If I were to set down the names Of
the 20 friends who mean most to me,
should find that more than ope-half OF
them lived in the novels Of Dickens
and Thackeray, Dumas and Daudet,
Wells and Hardy and Meredith.
The happy life is not spent altogeth-
er in the world Of streets and shops
and Offices. A large part Of 1t must be
lived in the world of Imagination. And
living with the imagination Of great
writer's we, too. learn to dream. and
the happiest homes In the world are
the castles In the air that we build for
ourselves. They are. indeed, the only
homes the foundations Of which are
unshakable rocks.-Sldney Dark, In
John O'London's Weekly.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-12-02
Iron and Steel Work In india.

India has already laid the basis Of a
steel Industry in the establishment OF
two important and successful iron and
steel works; namely, the Bengal Iron
and Steel works at Kulti, which turns
out 100000 tons Of pig iron per month,
and the Tata Iron and Steel works at
Sakchi, about 155 miles from Calcutta,
which has a monthly production OF
about 10000 tons. Most Of this pig
iron is converted into steel, which Is
largely used locally in the production
of rails and the smaller structural
shapes. but even with the additional
furnaces now under construction,
which in the case Of the Tata works
will more than triple it's previous ca
pacity, not more than fraction OF
India's leeds of iron and steel will be
supplied from these two works.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-12-02
Sharks Awaited the End.

Dor the schooner sprung leak and
began sinking rapidly. Captain Piltz
dispatched three sailors in lifeboat
to seek help. They were picked up,
and Honolulu made every effort to
locate the drifting schooner for sew
eral days.
The Annie E. continued to sink until
the deckhouse was awash. The intrepid
skipper hauled up some Of the deck
load of lumber and built house on
top Of the cabin.
For eight days he and his Hawaiian
mates were without food and with but
a few drops of water. wallowing help
lessly, trusting to the luck Of the sea
and the fortunate protective some
thing that had given Capt. Piltz his
title, "the man who cannot get
drowned"
Sharks appeared, cutting the water
with lazy, ugly fins, biding their time.
Facing what he believed the inevitable
end Piltz pointed to the man-eaters
and said laconically to his two Ha-
waiian ship hands,,
"That big one is for me, this one for
you and that for you"
On the seventh day, having drifted
more than $50 miles, the Madawaska,
an army transport bound for Manila,
was sighted. 1t wirelessed the schoon-
er's approximate position to Homo
lulu. and the lighthouse service ship
Kaukui found the castaways almost
2TO miles west of Honolulu.
PITT has been in three shipwrecks
and half dozen times has battled
with death through seas in water
logged sinking or helpless ships.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-12-02
Calvary.

SdItNys
The pastor made a very interesting
talk here Sunday afternoon last. His
subject was "The Church Covenant
Mrs. s. E. Baxley, Of Mullins, re-
turned to her home a few days ago,
after spending several days with her
sister, Mrs. Laura ]. Moody Of this
place.
J. w. Allen Of the Latta section
came to live in this section two
years ago, but for some reason he
and family are now making ready to
return to the Latta section as their
future home. The young couple made
many friends while here. Joe has be-
come a member of the X. Of P. Order
here and has attained the Esquire
rank. Thinking this enough for him
he does not care for . more but the
Lodge is hopeful that Joe will come
back and be made Knight,
Mrs. Jane Allen Crump of the Latta
section spent last week end with her
brother and family of this section.
Robert NJ. Moody and his sister,
Addie were in the Mullins section a
few days ago visiting relatives.
The regular meeting o t Hamer
Lodge X. of P. No. I'll this Friday
night at 1880 o'clock and all mem
bers are urged to attend as this is a
very important session. The writer is
hopeful that every member reads
The Dillon Herald and will not over
look these lines.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-12-02
DRlFTED EIGHT
DAYS ON OCEAN
Capt. Pitt Confirmed In Belief
That He Was Not Born to
Be Drowned.

Honolulu, T. H.-Capt. Emil e. Piltz,
Hawaii's ancient mariner, has once
more lived up to his native title Of "the
nan who can't get drowned"
For eight days. with only his two
Hawaiian deck hands to help him. he
lefied death In a water-logged and
sinking schooner drifting through Is
land shoals, followed by monster
sharks, adding one more adventure to
L series Of hair-breadth escapes from
perils Of the sea.
The schooner Annie "a sailed from
Honolulu on August II with a deck
load of lumber. Just outside the har-
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-12-02
East Holds Rubber Supremacy.

Until ten years ago rubber meant
rubber from Brazil. Today BraziPs
supremacy is gone. In less than a
decade the far east has jumped to the
front and now is producing nine-tenths
of the rubber Of the world. In the
late sixties, just when the first expert
ments with the automobile were under
way, an EnglIshman, Fl. A. Wickham,
who had spent much time in Brazil.
conceived the idea that rubber plants
could be grown on plantations.
Securing a commission from the In
dla government he boxed up thousands
of seeds. chartered derellct ship up
the Amazon, and started for India.
The first trees grew at Heneratgoda
in 1881. and that same year the first
experiments in tapping began.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-12-02
Marriage Announced.

The marriage Of Mr.. Jessie Evans
to MISS Catherine Edwards was an
nounced Saturday. The happy event
took place in Hendersonville, N. c.,
last August where Miss Edwards was
making her home, but the young cou-
pie kept it a secret until Saturday
when they took their friends COM
pletely by surprise. The bride is a
trained nurse and during her resi-
dence in Dillon has been at the home
of Rev. w. B. S. Chandler. She is a
native of Chicago but came South
when quite young girl. The groom
is a son Of DR.. and Mrs. A. j. Evans
and holds a position in bis fathers
drug store. The happy young couple
have the best wishes of their many
friends.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-12-02
Carolina.

The entertainment given by the
school Tuesday night November card
was very much enjoyed by everyone
present. A nice sum was realized from
the door receipts. The ladies Of the
betterment Club sold coffe and hot
chocolate, making the total amount
made $500.
Mrs. Neil C. McLaurin of Wesley
visited her daughter. Mesdames L.
w. and D. L. McInnis, here last week.
Miss Laura McMurray, principal of
the school. returned Sunday night
from Spartanburg where she attend
ed the State Teachers Association.
Mr.. S. w. Dendy, Field Secretary
Of Christian Endeavor, was with our
society on Wednesday the oath OF
November. He met with the Junior
Society in the afternoon and at the
night service gave a most interest
ing talk to the Senior Society.
Mr.. and Mrs. X. L. Mcdonald had
a reunion Of the Mcdonald family
on Thanksgiving Day. Those present
were Mrs. Mary McInnis and family,
Mrs. M. A. Easterling and daughters
of Dillon, and Mr.. and Mrs. W. ].
Stone Of Raeford, n. c.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-12-02

Miss Winnie Walters, intermediate
teacher here, spent the Thanksgiving
holidays at her home in Florene.
Miss Maggie L. McInnis spent the
week end with Miss Hennie Brace.
CT Rowland.
Miss Charlton John, primary
teacher here, returned Sunday, after
spending the Thanksgiving holidays
with her mother in Bennettsville.
Mr.. N. D. Afford Of st. George is
spending sometime here with rela-
tives.
Mr.. A. X. Robertson Of Goldsboro,
N, C. and Miss Kate Cobb of Row
land spent Friday with the formers
sister, Mrs. D. B. McInnis.
The children and grand children
of Mrs. C. M. McInnis spent Thanks
giving Day with her in the old
home.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-12-02
MEN ASCEND As, FROM WoRMs7
Samoan Tradition as to the Origin os
Humanity Is One Of the Nest
Curious.

As a term of ridicule. human beings
have often been called worms" and
In this connection the inhabitants Of
Samoa have strange superstition re-
garding our origin. A very peculiar
occurrence takes place In Samoa once
a year for a period Of 48 hours. To
ward the end of October. dense
mass Of sea worms appears on the sur
face of the water surrounding Samoa.
These forms. which are Of various
lengths, are great delicacies Of the
Samoans! Known as "Palolo," they
are sought for with enthusiasm by ev.
cry native man. woman and child, and
as they only stay on the surface OF the
wnter for q short time, In favored
parts, these worms want watching for! !!
II Is In connection with these weird
worms that the Samoans' superstition
arose. The story Is that Tangaloa, the
chief god of the Samoans, sent his
daughter, Turf, down to earth to
search for home. In all the waste Of
water there was only a bare rock, and
she went and told her father Of the
shortage Of dwelling accommodation.
He thereupon gave her wild vine to
plant on the rock which she had found.
and It fiourished for time, then died.
Turf was vexed to think the vine
would not thrive, but her father or.
dered her to dig II up. This she did.
and discovered that all the withered
leaves had turned to worms, and that,
in some strange manner, these worms
afterward became men and women.
And thus the Samoans say, men were
created!
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-12-02
II Sure Helped

Eight-year-old Raymond came from
a small village to visit in Indianapo-
lis the other day. In the village there
was no water works and Raymond
watered the flowers with sprink-
ling can. Neither did they have a
bathroom at home. And he eyed 1t
and tho shower 1t contained with won
der.
Finally he made his comments TO
his uncle, who was very tall.
mo wonder you all grow so big
here In indianapolis" he said. "Why,
YOU have that big sprinkling can In
the bathroom so that you can water
Yourself all the time"
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-12-02
TAX RETURNS FOR 1921
, Be Made by School Disi

To Be Made by School Dis
All persons owning personal
erty or those acting as agent
others are required by law to list
same for taxation between
January 1st and February 20. 191
The law requires the auditor
charge fifty per cent penalty on the
taxes Of all parties who fail to make
return between the 1st Of January
and the goth Of February. oaa
All males between the ages OF Il
and go years are liable to poll tax
Of $1.00. All males between the ages
of 81 and 55 years are liable for
capitation road tax of $500, except
those living within an incorporated
town or otherwise exempt by law.
Gage limit and amount Of road tax
subject to change.)
1t will not be necessary to return
real estate unless there has been
some change in same since last re-
turn. All new buildings must be add
ed.
If you do not know the number Of
your school district, find out before
attempting to make tax return.
The auditor will be at the places
listed below on the dates as shown
for the purpose of accepting tax re-
turns:
Latta, Tuesday and Wednesday,
Jan. 4th and 5th. Lake View, Thurs
day and Friday, Jan. 9Th and 7th.
D. s. ALLEN,
IL If Auditor Dillon County.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-12-02
WILL BE A LARGE SALE.

On of tle largest merchandise
sales this town has had for many
days will open next Wednesday morn
ing at the o. w. Jackson Store.
Mr.. Jackson has employed the Inter
national Sales System. large con-
Germ promoting sales for. stores of
the better class and Mr.. Sternberger
Of the Sales Co., is here now with a
staff of his men preparing for the
big sale. Mr.. Sternberger tells
us that he will offer the public un-
usual good values, and from all in
the sale should draw large
crowds as the buying time Is at hand
for Christmas shoppers.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-12-02

musical progra m was interspersed
with bright little comedy-drama.
The Redpath Chautauqua is furnish
ing the Dillon folks with some splen-
did entertainments and it Is regret
table that the attendance is 80 small.
The entertainments are of a charac-
ter that appeals strongly to the town
and small city population and tn
DilIonftes who have failed to attend
the entertainments do not know what
they are missing. The next attractio.
will be Packard. the great humor-
list and cartoonist, who will appear al
the school auditorium on the, night
of December 10th. This is conceded
to be one of the best attractions pu
out by the Redpath bureau.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-12-02
Floydale

Messrs. j. M. Rowell and Ralph
Utley attended the Shrine meeting in
Sumter Tuesday.
Rev. P. X. Crosby returned from
conference Monday, and everybody is
glad to know he will serve us again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bill Rogers spent
Thanksgiving with Mr.. and Mrs. H.
B. Floyd.
Miss Ruth Hodges of Brownsville
spent the week end with Mr.. ]. H.
Stackhouse and family.
Mrs. G.. X. Way spent a few days
with Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Floyd the
past week.
Miss Katie Connolly of Smithboro
spent the week end with Miss Eva
Crosby.
Miss Caroline Reaves of Coker
College spent Thanksgiving with Mr..
and Mrs. j. R. Reaves.
Mr.. and Mrs. Neil Rogers of Null
Inns and Mrs. S. E. Fenegan of Latta
spent Thanksgiving with Mr.. and
Mrs. j. r. Reeves.
Mr.. c. w. Stackhouse Of Dillon
spent Sunday with his brother, Mr.
]. H. Stackhouse.
Mr.. and Mrs. >. T. Beaver and MI
Sam Tuberville have moved into their
new houses at Floydale.
Mr.. Lawrence Rogers has com
pleted his store and moved in.
Miss Evelyn Moody returned to
Flora Macdonald, Red Springs, Mon.
day.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-12-02
DECIDES WOMEN MAY CHEW
That's Their Privilege, Since They
May Vote, Rules Kansas
City Judge.

Kansas City, Mo.-A woman asked
W. Fl. Scott. a policeman, how to reach
an address. He told her.
.'Thanks." said the womaR, and
reaching into a pocket Of her coat took
out a plug Of tobacco and bit of
chew. Scott arrested her on charge
Of disturbing the peace.
In municipal court JUICE John N
Kennedy dismissed the caSe.
"If women may vote, why Sh0uldn!
they chew" inquired the judge.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-12-02

A 6O-year lease of tract Of 400,-
900 square miles in Northeastern ST.
IBERIA has been acquired by an organ
ization of western American fiman-
ciers who have exclusive rights to de-
velop coal, oil and fisheries.
We will accept during our sale cot
ton in exchange for merchandise at
16k cents per pound basis middlin".
Our goods are now being sold at and
below cost. Morris Fass Department
Store-12 1t.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-12-02
Beats Dillon's Record.

When Mr.. F. Watkins was taking
the census of Pethea township last
spring he found a woman who was
the mother of % children. Mr.. Wat
kins thought this was the worlds g
record, but he calls The Herald at
tentio n to a press dispatch which
credits a mother, Mrs. R. G.. Bland,
of Robersonville, N. c., with "a
children. Mr.. Watkins says Dillon is
out of the race. There is no hope of
beating this record.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-12-02
APPEAL FOR HELP.

The Herald Is requested to publish
the following:
Application for help. Allen Surles
and wife are very badly in need of
help and assistance, as a good many
know that my wife has been so sick
that have not been able to do any
work for about three years, and now
I am about exhausted so that I can
not nurse her. am calling for help
and assistance from anyone who will
help, and your reward will be Gods
blessings.
Allen Surles and Wife"
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-12-02
Potatoes Used as Currency.

Potatoes are now used az the stand
ard currency in certain remote agri-
cultural districts of Poland. since the
value of the potato fuctuates less
than that OF paper money. In the
district around Grodno. for instance.
.he American Red Cross reports. all
The lnca! ieNp employed in warehons,
ing r. N the activities Of the field
units is remunrrated In weekly wage
Of potatoes.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-12-02
False Run,or'

A report was in circula
bank at Rowland had b(
during the night and then
TIE phone line to Rowland
in working order, but an
the telegraph operator at
disclosed that the rumor was
foundation. There had been
berry or fire Of any kind at R1
In times like the present ]
should be careful not to give |
tion to rumors. They are Ill
lead to the injury of innocent p
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-12-02
Losing at Sword Fight,
Boy HurIs a Penknife

Angered because he was losing
wooden sword fight with q
chum. Leo Chippi, 10 years old.
Alter street, near Thirteenth,
drew penknife and hurled 1t
into the leg of IFS opponent, in
fllcting a deep cash. The sword
duel was being held In the public
square at Eleventh and Whar-
ton streets, Philadelphia.
The Injured boy. Albert Bran
chini, s years old. 1929 Alter
street, was treated at Mount
Sinai hospital. Chippi was ar
rested and sent to the House OF
Detention.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-12-02
YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Buy one to 20 acres right near elec-,
trio car line and Columbia College/
low price, easy terms. Rich soil, wi
make living on five acres. Values a
vancing. Growing section Of city
Columbia. Get your share tefore IL
too late. Write today for particulars.
N. w. Mason, Box 81,
II 25 2t Columbia, s. C.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-12-02

Mr.. D. H. Hyatt returned home
Sunday night from Hot Springs, Ark.
where he went several weeks ago to
take treatment for rheumatism. Mr.
Hyatt was so badly afflicted that he
was scarcely able to walk, but he is
so much improved that he has dis
carded his crutches. He was accom-
panied by Mr.. John Sprunt.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-12-02

Miss Marion Easterling was taken
to Fayetteville hospital Tuesday
night for an operation for appendi-
citis. Miss Easterllng is attending bus
mess college at Columbia and came
home a few days ago.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-12-02

Industrial depression in Japan has'
affected the luxury shops Of Toxic
where Japanese souvenir dealers are
forced to turn their endeavors to the
sale Of more necessary articles.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-12-02
ATTENTION X. OF p.

The regular meeting Of Dillon
Lodge No. 54 Knights of Pythias Will
be held this evening at 1880 in the
Masonic Hall. Work in the First de
gree. All Knights are urged to be
present.
C. S. HERRING, C. C.
D. S. ALLEN, Sec-Treas.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-12-02
eoIt Kills $50 Sparrows.

En.rr>iow> Md.-A bolt of light
ing stru~a n cherry tree in front OF
no .o-.,. of J. William Small. near
N!artnsburg. and killed lGO spurrows
that were rOuSting in the tree.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-12-02

We will accept during our sale cot
ton in exchange for merchandise at
16h cents per pound basis middling.
Our goods are now being sold at and
below cost. Morris Fass Department
Store-12 2 1t.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-12-02

We will accept during our sale cot
ton in exchange for merchandise at
16 " cents per pound basis middling.
Our goods are now being sold at and
below cost. Morris Fass Department
Store-12 2 It. u
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-12-02

HOUSE FOR SALE - WILL SELL
my house and give possession first
of January. This is a three
room house situated on End ave-
nue.. Terms cash or good negotia-
BILE paper. Also have Little Four
Overland Auto in good condition
will sell at bargain. L. E. Steph-
enson, Box 405, Dillon, s. C.2 3tp
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-12-02
Town Water Analyses Well.

The following analysis of the city
water was made by DR.. F. L. Parker
of the State Board of Health, who
says the water is free from bacteria:
Parts Per Million
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-12-02

LOsT-Pointer puppy six months
old. White and yellow and wore
town collar Reward for return to
A. B. Jordan, Jr., Dillon-12 2t
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-12-02
WANT COLUMN
WANTED COUNTRY PEOPLE TO
TRY OUR 75c. MEALS. PALMET-
TO CAFE, NEXT TO HERALD
OFFICE-.tf.

AM AGENT FOR THE
Florence Steam Laundry and will
receive and deliver all laundries as
promptly as possible. Palace Mar
ket.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-12-02

tamination - - - ----Negatlve
Remarks:-Analyses indicate water
to be OF good quality and free from
contamination.
Respectfully submitted,
F. L. PARKER, M. D.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-12-02

Those who failed to attend the en-
tertainment by the Ardlnore Com
pany at the school auditorium Mon
day night missed rare musical treat
The young ladies rendered a most
excellent program and delighted and
thrilled the audience with a VARIETY
Of popular and classic selections. The