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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1919
Page
1
Farmers discuss tobacco prices amid expected declines from last year. Warnings against overplanting persist as R D Cothran circulates dealer replies from J P Taylor Inc and G E Webb noting uncertain futures and urging prudent diversification and efficient per acre yields.
Jno E Hughes & Co of Danville Va notes prices have fallen dramatically in the Old Belt since the holidays and predicts bright tobacco production will weigh 75 to 100 million pounds more than prior crops, creating a large surplus in the belt and affecting Kentucky and other markets.
War Minister Herr Neuring was killed by disgruntled soldiers after refusing a hearing. Demonstrators stormed the ministry, dragged him from the upper story, and threw him into the Elbe where he was shot as he swam. Gunfire marked the turmoil as troops refused to attack the crowd, and the minister disappeared beneath the water.
The Marion District Missionary meeting met Friday April 11 in Little Rock with devotional first by Mrs. Floyd district secretary who stressed prayers for the mission effort. Officers from the conference and local leaders spoke on junior work stewardship and the district’s year of growth and increased pledges. Doxology and benediction closed a lively session noted for enthusiasm and hospitality at St. Paul’s Auxiliary.
Preparatory Revival Services will be held each afternoon next week at 6 o clock for one hour at Main Street Methodist Church. Pastor Dr Watson B Duncan will present studies in Discipleship with topics including the Meaning of Discipleship and The Rewards of Discipleship. Special invitation to Christian workers and all seeking spiritual growth or salvation.
A State Highway Commission representative visited Dillon and fined about ten to twelve car owners who had neglected 1919 licenses. Fines ranged from 10 to 25 dollars plus the regular license fee. The official warned others to obtain licenses promptly, noting the tax applies for the full year even if the car was unused.
Postmaster Hargrove warns that continued growth at the Dillon offices will require more staff or service may suffer. Dillon has become county central, and current personnel are handling double the workload from a few years ago. Requests for additional help have not been met as supplies for all offices and rural routes pass through the local office, keeping staff busy around the clock to process and dispatch the mails.
The Rebecca Pickens Chapter of the D A R met on a Tuesday afternoon at 4:90 with Mrs Albert Parker. Officers and members discussed a new medal for a high school girl in town replacing the county wide prize. Notes covered chapter officers delegates to the County Federation in May and upcoming entertainment for soldiers around the 26th.
Mayor Hamer moved swiftly against cider dealers selling a stronger, law violating liquor substitute. On Saturday several merchants pled they did not know it violated law and were fined nominally, warned to quit, and had their stock destroyed. the cider reportedly contained 8 percent alcohol.
Women across Dillon County are urged to attend a Liberty Loan picnic on Saturday the 26th with a full dinner basket. The event seeks to provide a pleasant day for servicemen, asking for simple, substantial food rather than elaborate meals, under Mrs. T Leaholme Manning serving as Quartermaster 5 of the Woman's Committee Victory Liberty Loan.
Washington reports legal advisers find no clear authority for enforcing wartime prohibition after July 1. President Wilson may delegate power to the Internal Revenue Bureau under the Overman act, but funds to maintain a federal police force remain uncertain. Officials note existing executive orders and acts do not neatly apply to the post July 1 prohibition measure, leaving enforcement in doubt.
Six people are dead after a race clash at a Carswell Grove negro church meeting in northern Jenkins County Georgia. W. C. Brown and T. H. Stephens, both officers, Edmond Scott, John Holloway Ruffin, and three Ruffin relatives were killed when Joe Ruffin allegedly opened fire after a pistol was found on Scott. Louis Ruffin and others are being hunted. Hundreds gathered at the scene, some staying all night.
An ice cream supper is planned at New Holly School on Friday evening April 18, 1919. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to bring dimes or dollars as there will be plenty of food and a friendly gathering.
County items from Oak Grove discuss Sunday school fund raising for Bethesda church improvements and plans to begin work in coming weeks. Local notes include visits by W E Rogers, 3 B Rats, John Davis, French service remarks, cotton and corn crop conditions, recent rains lifting spirits, and several residents visiting relatives or attending school events.
Mrs W J Summerlin’s music class plans a Friday night recital on April 18 at the school auditorium. The event invites public attendance as the ladies school club with trustees arrange about 200 opera chairs to be installed by May 3 for the Dillon county federation of clubs meeting at Sellers. Mrs J T Hudson hosted Sunday guests including Mr Bonham Smith and family of Mullins as W H Muller, Methodist Sunday school head, spoke on the Centenary movement. Miss Berry Basg of Latta visited grandmother Mrs Cherry Watson Sunday.
Undersigned merchants agree to daily closing at 7 p.m except Saturdays. Effective from date to September 1st 1919. Signatories include Cottingham Hargrove-Hall Co Blumberg Brick Sale by Dry Goods Williams Furniture Morris Fass Fass Vaughan Furniture Jones Dry Goods Elliott Dillon Hardware Palmetto Hardware Saleeby Blum Co.
The county is invited to Dillon on Saturday the 26th to welcome home the returning soldier boys. A picnic style dinner will be served and addresses by soldiers including Co Springs of Georgetown. A military band will provide music. Women are asked to bring substantial food. Also notice regular Royal Arch Masons meeting Monday night April 21. visiting companions invited.
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