County News and Happenings in Local Ledger
Local notes cover visitors and travels across Ellery, Latta, Sellers, and Columbia College, with birthdays, family gatherings, and church events. Obituary reports Mr. Cash Ellerbe, details his civic ties and demise in Baltimore, and the community sends best wishes to residents amid a spate of social and religious activities. A large church pie and bake sale fundraiser is announced for Minton Schoolhouse on April 16 with a public invite and admission 25 cents.
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Cash Ellerve
Baltimore
Bilerby
South Carolina
Ellerbe
Elizabeth
Ruth Sellers
Columbia College
Elizabeth Page
Alma Watson
Winthrop
Chaieston
J. ¥. McGill
Little Sons of
Kingstree
Bir
J.C. Sellers
Mary E. Berry
Elberry
Berry
John D. Coleman
Methodist Church Sunday Afternoon. Mrs. Crosby
Louise Baker
Brother Graham
Sellers
H. W. Ritch
Marion
Minturn
Teva
Jutta Agel
Minuet
Leon Julingoy
Parkton
Sky
A. Johnson
McLaurin
Keedy Creek Presbyterian Church
Congress
Mies
Bethie Solin
Luss
Minton School
Elouk
Matheson will a contested will upheld by judge
In a probate decision Judge Julian G. Meltue upholds the will of Alexander J. Matheson, finding him of sound mind when made despite a challenge by his son J. J. Matheson. Testimony on mental capacity was written after delays, and the son may appeal to the circuit court for jury trial.
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Pop Lee
Julian G. Meltue Yin
Alxander J. Matheson
Akt
Matheson
Tesmony
A. J. Matheson
J. J. Matheson
Circuit Court
Thornwell Orphanage
County Board Changes and New Leadership
At a county commissioners meeting on Tuesday Jno Hargrove resigned as member and chairman and was replaced by L Cottingham. P A George became chairman, succeeding W CParham, and Sam McLaurin was elected clerk returning from service. The board now includes P A George as chairman, C P Hayes, J Cottingham, and J C Adams.
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County Board of Commissioners
Jno. Hargrove
C. P. Hayes
J. Cottingham
J. C. Adams
Reception for Bride-Elect at Stack House
A Wednesday night reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Hugh Stack honored the bridal party of Miss Bessie Stackhouse. About seventy five guests attended. Refreshments included chicken salad olives pickles sal tines heart shaped biscuits turkey and fruit cake. The wedding cake carried the ring thimble money and bachelor button and was cut by each bridal party member.
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John Hugh Stackhouse
Bessie Stackhouse
Winnie Way
Floyd
Ruth Allen
Annie Bransford
J. H. Berry
Col Hamer to Retire as Clerk of Court in Bennettsville
A 1920 communication from Colner to editor Ro L Freeman reveals Col Hamer’s decision to retire from the office of county clerk of court. He thanks local citizens for years of confidence and expresses gratitude for support while announcing he will not seek further election. He offers continued public service if ever needed.
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Pee Dee
Colner
Wocwty
Benveusville
3. C
Ro L. Freeman
Pee Dee Ailypeale
Bennettysille
Uitemitt
Coutrary
Sadie Stackhouse Hawkins Dies in Columbia Hospital
Sadie Stackhouse Hawkins, formerly Miss Sadie Stackhouse, died after an appendectomy and pneumonia in a Columbia hospital. She was 32, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Stackhouse of Dillon area. widow of Luther McKay Hawkins. Funeral plans pending at residence 1641 Laurel Street. she was a Converse College graduate and a longtime community member. Survived by husband, parents, and many relatives and friends across the Pee Dee and Columbia regions.
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Luther McKay Hawkins
Sadie Stackhouse
Columbia
Hawkins
T. B. Stackhouse
Little Rock
Litdie Stackhouse
The
Baptist Hospital
Laurel Street
Converse College
Hawking
Americus, Gay
Americus
Huang Pele Atives
Pee Dee
Shite
Trienits i Colinebia
Washington Street
Pembroke Bank Event at Hert Alto Altar?
Fragmentary OCR records a Pembroke Bank incident or meeting at Hert Alto, with scattered names such as Lamberton and Peretti and references to Payfes, Mio Lavemmunreedsgts, and Susy Wil. The text is garbled, unclear on date, place, or outcome.
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Pembroke Bank
Ashe
Hert PN Alto
Lightning Strikes Court House in Sudden Storm
A fierce electrical storm damaged a courthouse as lightning struck the copper roof. The strike caused scattered debris and broke glass while no injuries were immediately reported. Local crews assessed the building for further danger.
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Durins
Myerat
Young Florence men arrested in Baltimore
Florence names Shaffer Leviner and Diedrich Jeffords are reported by the Washington Star to have been arrested in Washington on a serious charge. The Washington Post repeats the story of two Florence men charged with taking two Baltimore girls ages 15 and 14 to Baltimore and then to a train station. Police notified parents. the case involves a Baltimore incident and cross city arrests and investigations.
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Esauyy
Tuen
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
Richmond
Atlantic Coast Line
Ite
Palmetto Limited
Richmmond
Ind
Thomas B Myers
Werielilde
Wirikeridde
Florence Thnes
Schaffer Leviner
Diedrich Jeffords
Washington Star
Washington
P. H. McGowan
Washington Post
Baltimore
Dederick E. Jeffords
Souter Leymier
Florence
Ely
Bellinore
Hoteja
Noti
Shafter Lessner Wnd
Diederick Jetfords
Washiivren
Cotton advances lift prices on rain affected markets
The report notes a strong advance in cotton futures despite ongoing rain in the eastern and central states and cool temperatures in the Sillweet region. Netive covering and speculative demand pushed prices to new highs for the season while harvest prospects and futures positions dominated trader sentiment. The piece references the Baptiste Courier reader and mentions c. o. Brown.
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New York
Tns
Tn Thealay
Rail Strike Sparks World Revolution Debate
Railroad disruption worsens with Pennsylvanian lines blocked and southern routes refusing beyond key points. Sugar and coal shortages hit Dillon as plants face shutdowns. Washington reports IWW activity behind the strike with Justice Department eyeing a broader World revolution, Palmer signaling possible government action soon.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Atelauric Coast Line
Southern
Pennsylvania
New York
Atlantic Coast Line
Seaboard Air Line
Richmond and
Southern Railway
Cam O
Washington
Dillon Ty
W. W
Department of Justice
Racing at Dillon County Fair Grounds Promises Fast Trots on May 27
About twenty race horses are quartered at the Dillon County Fair Grounds awaiting the first race of the year on May 27. Prominent owners Clarence McLaurin Tom Covington Don McQueen and others boast strong entries with private tracks and multiple trotters in training. Rivalry heats up as trainers Mr Dow E R Ellerhe Jon Moore and John Rogers prepare their stables, eyeing More Whiskey and other top contenders in a lively pre season scene.
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Dillon County Fair
Clarence McLaurin
Tom Covington
Don McQueen
Marlboro County
Dow
E.R. Ellerhe
Latte
Rae
Jon Moore
Tibbe
John Rogers
Sam Tritt
Joe Culell
Nermie Lou
Dillon
Child Falls From Frame in Dillon Morel Yard
A five year old child of Mr and Mrs Sapp suffered serious injuries after a frame collapsed Sunday at Dillon Morel residence. The child fell to the ground striking TS feet and sustained injuries. investigators describe the injuries as serious but nonfatal.
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Von
Mtr BM Sapp
Ak Taueke Coreh
Dillon Morel
Wattelisige Cowboys
Local Chapter Faces Mail Theft Scare in April
A garbled OCR note reports a local chapter dealing with mail theft concerns. The fragment mentions letters, a possible event in April, and references to places and people without clear names. The unreadable text limits a precise summary, but the item signals a community alert about stolen mail and security measures.
Choir practice and teachers' meeting announced on week schedule
Public notice lists Wednesday and Friday events in the Mottodise Charrety area including a church series and a teachers' meeting on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. Public cordial invitation to all services. details are partially legible due to OCR errors but indicate community religious activities and meetings.
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