Community News Roundup and Local Visits
Sam Pressly of Die West spent a few days in town on business. B C Morri dvid Bristow, for a time, is a little child ill but improving. H T L Crosland of the McGoll Weatherly company returned from a northern business trip. Lectures at the Episcopal church by Rev Pracy Walsh invite Episcopalians and non Episcopalians alike to learn what Episcopalians believe. Jim Beckham spent Sunday with his sister. Alli Pearson visits sister Mrs A V Roessel. Mrs ville CP DeLorme of Dove visiting relatives here. G C Dann visited friends in Bladenboro, N C last Sunday. Col and Mrs Know Livingston visiting Florida last week. Everything is being prepared for the upcoming COUP next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Pressly
Die West
Bristow
Htl Crosland
McGoll- Weatherly Company
Episcopal Church
Pracy Walsh
Ville CP DeLorme
Dove
Rehatives
GC. C. Dann
Bladenboro
N.C
Bennettsville Notes From Local Residents and Events
Various local updates from Bennettsville include residents visiting relatives in Greenville Wilmington and Wilmington areas, a meeting call for the State Democratic committee in Columbia on the 15th inst, and changes at local banks and businesses. Social events feature Mrs Wall ie Williams, Mrs Harriet Beckwith, Miss Ruth Murchison, and community gatherings at Drake school with praise for Mrs Campbell and Miss Atkinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet M Beckwith
Ruth Murchisson
Baltimore
Bennettsville
State
Democratic Committee
Columbia
J. N. Dewke
Marlboro
Trips to Washington Votes Received Up to Last Week
Up to last week the votes show the popular miners and church figures receiving support. Notable names include Rev W P Menders Pine Grove Smyrna Beauty Spot and Rev W L. Rev A Me Rushton Shebron Ebenezer Pionas sus Zion. Miss Alma Bethea Adams Ville and Miss Joan Covington Ren nettsville are listed among popular young ladies. Election managers include P A Meltellir Bennetts CL Covington Vannelis Meyer Bennetts ville Archie Hleteher Piage Gray Covington Chio HP Doughis Bennetts ville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Menders
Pine Grove
Smyrna
Bennettsville Methodist
Church
Peeler
Bethlenne
Archie Hleteher
Piage Gray JS
Covington
Chio HP
Doughis
Bennetts Ville
Everett
D A R Meeting Noted by Pee Dee Chapter News and Courier
The Pee Dee Chapter of the D A R held a well attended meeting on a dry afternoon with papers read by members including Miss Shipp and Mrs W J Ellerbe. Mrs D M D Mcleod presided, Mrs Bunyan McLeod hosted a Charleston guest, and a decorating and guessing party followed with portraits of presidents on the walls and a ribbon contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennettsville
Pee Dee
E. TL. Pringle
National Congress
Washington
Pee- Dee
Revon
American Monthly
W. J. Ellerbe
A. Gi. Sinclair
D. M.D. Mcleod
M Bunyan McLeod
J. 11 Pringle
Charleston
Mes Tl. McColl
Bunyan Meleod
D. J. McColl
Parton
We Carrol
Charles Crombe
Lea
Libray
Mesdames Myepert
Bisson
Chiles
Graessingehie
Paison
Court reshapes fourth circuit at Bennettsville session
Court of general sessions convenes in Bennettsville next Monday with Judge Aldrich newly assigned to preside. Stonoweather Covington is expected to retire from his familiar post. Changes in state judicial seats will shift Marion and Terry counties to the twelfth circuit and move surrounding counties to the old fourth. Covington's deputy will cover the twelfth circuit in Marion, while Judge Watts of Choraw remains in the fourth. Solicitor Speirs retains his post in the fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of General Sessions
Bennettsville
Aldrich
Stonoweather Covington
General Assembly
Marion
Terry Counies
Darlingston
Chesterfield
Muarlboro
Hidler
Dillon
House of Covington
Tueit
Didge Watts
Choraw
Speirs
McColl Budget Report From Friday Event and Local Notes
A Friday event under WoT auspices drew attentive locals in McColl with Mrs. Walter Owens directing music and notable recitations by McKittrick Johnson and Vivian Johnson. About 45 dollars was realized. Updates note visits by Gilchrist, Tatum, and R. W. Keels to northern markets, Donnie McLaurin’s Richmond trip benefits, and Mrs. Inabinet’s election as Ladies Aid president. Other items include April meeting at Mrs. Chapman, Miss Atlanta’s return from New York and the North, and a Baptist mission collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messors Gilchrist Tatum
R. W. Keels
Donnie McLaurin
Richmond
Virginia Hospital
Inabinet
Ladies. Aid Society
Tae Erove
Chapmans
P.J. Gibson
Cagetery
Atlanta
New Yorke
Olt Baptist Brother
Aftict as a missionary preached to night text Prov 20th
A preached sermon notes the speaker’s resolve and faith. The speaker affirms determination to follow God, asks prayers to let divine will guide him, and expresses hope someone will return home to support the inland effort and push the battle for God.
Possible County Candidates for Sheriff and Clerk Roles
Talk swirls over who will seek county offices this summer with several names already signaling bids. Jol D Edens of Clio confirms he will run, Col Toms Hamer plans to pursue clerk, D A Drake may seek re election, Julian McLaurin eyed clerk, and former treasurer John Thomas rumored for the clerks post. More candidates are expected as the race shapes up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jol D. Edens
Clio His
Waller
Col Toms
Hamer
Cork
D. A. Drake
Julian McLaurin
Aspine
McLaurin
Ominy
John Th 'Phomas
Phere
Lhemee
Pole with a history in Morris Illinois narrates Indian legends
In Morris Illinois a 30 foot pole on Wauponace street anchors local lore. Known as the Indian pole the base is protected by flagging and an iron fence placed long ago by the city. Tales link it to chief Nacquetl and battles at nearby sites with dates around 1680 to 1700.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris, Ill
Wauponace Street
Washingston and
Canal
Hese
Shabs Boun
Chirk
Nacquetl
Herody
Clark
Disorderly church services and postponed district meet
The report notes disrupted services at the Presbyterian church on Sunday with poor attendance and a tense mood. A district meeting is postponed, and a large lot sale on the tenth inst is mentioned as part of local growth signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaler
Cho
Leoruuril
Roy
Apouk
McLeoi
Min Brown
Coll
Letter From B F McLendon On His Condition
Milton Metauiin requests publication of Baxter McLendon’s letter and his note forwarding a cane to readers of the Pee Dee Advocate. The missive aims to inform McLendon’s friends and supporters about his progress and the status of the cause he backs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kibiber
Pee Dee
McLendon
Baxter
Cause
Milton Metauiin
Wilmore Kentucky letter notes revival and class outcomes
A fragment from Wilmore Kentucky dated March 2 reports a lively revival and progress toward graduation. The writer mentions being in fine shape, staying on course, and questions about Limonette season while noting a letter to a judge and a blessing of the revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmore
Kentucky
Reed
Melanchon
Local Political Field Gathers For Upcoming Campaign
Rumors swirl of candidates for various offices including Drate supervisor and reelection bids for Miaik Manning. Names such as John Campbell, J P Campbell, N J Rogers and Milton McLiurin may seek posts. Trodgros plans endowment push for Columbia College. no strong opposition yet for Coroner McCall, Auditor Campbell, or Treasurer Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walliwin F. Rogrens
Drate
Sher
Wom Vane
Trevis Bristow
Well MicColh
Alc
Green
John
Campbell J
Gra Taite
Milton McLiurin
T. J. Rowers
House of
J.P. Gilson
J.J. Lane
D. D. McCol de
Crosland's New Spring Models in Ladies Tailored Suits
New spring models opened with 85 designs for ladies and misses tailored suits in latest shades. Priced 26 percent cheaper than any city retailer. Urgent sale urged, large window display. ILA, D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gome Quick
Ila
Fragmented Indian Pole Landmark Narrative
A fragmentary account describes a site with a tall pole marked by microglyphics, a skeleton of a man and woman buried beneath, and a nearby fire that damaged a building. Local legends mention Shabbona and a 150 year history, with unease over uprisings and unverified artifacts remaining near the landmark.
Adelbert Hay Named Consul at Pretoria
Adelbert S Hay son of Secretary of State Hay is named United States consul at Pretoria to succeed Macram. He will oversee consular certificates for American goods imported into the Transvaal and represent about 4000 Americans in Pretoria area. He will travel via Cape Town to Dalagoa Bay and then by train to Pretoria under current conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelbert Hay
Hay
United States
Pretoria
Macram
Uglishmen
Pretoris
Cape ‘Town
Dalagoa Bay
Pre Ha
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jim Beckham
Alli Pearson
Mrs. A. VY. Roessel
Col and
Mrs
Know Livingston
Florida
Dude Ladson
Wallie Williams
Greenville
Moti A Visik
Wilington
Bester McLendons
Ashby Vollowe
Wihnere
Kay
Mus
CG. B. Crossand Tins
New York
C. Hamer
Murchise Park
Edward Dowdee
Old City
Wes Pearson
Carroll
Jones
S.C. Weatherley
Baptist Church
JA Armstrong
National Ant Examiner
Planters National Bank
Gaspeline
Spencer
Elironie
Drusgrist
Unem
J. C. Campbell
Orr
Madazine
Drakes
CG Campbell
Blovheim
Aliie Atkinson
Campbell
Bob Wheeler
Drake School
I Pure
J J Heckart
Gil Bourdelat
Princess Clie
Princess Elie
Mittle’s Hore
Geotjee
Mies
L. Me Oll
A. G. Sinclair
Olin I Tverell
de WN Dongelas
Brevden
Walter Smith
Tara Bowers
Charles Grombe
J. W. Carroll
Stockton
de A. Maison
Tt. Paugle
J. M. Diesen
Miss Chiles
Methodist Church
A. Me
Ste Bletcher
Pine Grove School
Mary Rogers
Bethlehem School
Susie Covington
Mbenezer Schoo
Alma Bethea
Adams Ville
Joan Covington
Rennettsville
Hadith Dodges
Brownsville
Poa
Meltellir
Cl, Covington, Vannelis
Ville
Meyer Mitte, Bennetsville
Mrs. McLeod
Mrs. Pringle
News and Courier
McColl
Ing Town
Mary Ann Williams
Pole
Morris, IL
Waponsee Street
Morris
Grundy County
Wilmore Ky
Bob Usted
M. McLaurin
Dadge
Gillis
Mittle
Crosland's
Adelbert S. Hay
Stators
Maccam Na United Staton Conant
Admlinert
Flay
Cansul
Preforis
South Africa
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