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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1919
Page
1
A county committee urges every citizen and family to attend a Saturday welcome for soldiers at the Dillon school grounds. Dress in uniform, bring ample food for a hearty elder-time picnic, and enjoy speeches by Dr. W. Sykes of Coker College.
The Presbyterian Manse hosted the second in a series organized by Rev. W B S Chandler to unite laymen from various churches in a social and educational gathering. Talks by Dr. L R Craig James Hamer Jr and Prof Moore highlighted overseas experiences and urging greater church activity, with plans for regular monthly meetings and talks on church work.
About 7,000 officers and men of the 42d Rainbow Division sailed from Brest on April 18 aboard the Leviathan and head for New York arrival around April 25. Other transports carry 42nd Division units and attachments to Newport News and New York through May. Generals Read Arthur MacArthur Kernan Price accompany crews and staff aboard multiple ships.
A shifting Atlantic Coast Line engine struck Rev. W. C. Allen’s auto at the Harrison street crossing Tuesday morning. The impact damaged the hood and fenders and bent the running gear at a sharp angle while Allen and his young son escaped uninjured. Other near misses have occurred at this crossing due to obstructed sightlines from sidings full of box cars. Railroad officials previously promised action, but wartime conditions delayed any removal of sidings.
Mr James M Sprunt plans to bring an army airplane to Dillon for an air show this Saturday. He has contacted Camp Bragg officials near Fayetteville where airmen have agreed to attend if their officers approve. Dillon is 52 miles from Fayetteville and the flyer says he can make the trip in about 30 minutes once authorized. A landing site for the plane is the remaining hurdle, but one will be provided if the trip proceeds.
Paris April 1 Premier Clemenceau Lloyd George and Orlando meet to consider the Adriatic question as Italy demands a decision. President Wilson remains aloof from the secret treaty issue while Orlando travels to Rome to seek parliamentary backing. Washington April 22 British export restrictions extend to American whiskey and other goods, with embargos on leather, beer, and many items, hampering U.S. manufacturers without expected relief.
A Tuesday night blaze at Bingham destroyed property valued at 15000. W W Parham and W C Hatchell suffered the heaviest losses as their stores and stock burned. Parham had partial insurance on his stock, Hatchell insured on the building but not his stock, with about 2500 loss. Dave Cottingham reported 208 dollars in corn and fodder burned stored in Parham’s barn. Fire was discovered near 1 am. firemen could not save the stores. Parham was away fishing and learned of the fire hours later. Hatchell had just received 400 dollars worth of new goods that day.
The Dillon county discharge list includes many soldiers and civilians. Names such as Frank Byrd Daniel Byrd White Kerns Monts Jackson Marvin Hyatt Wm Bethea Carson Carmichael Richard Edwards Mike Heretis James Hamer Harvey Hyatt Andrew Dew Allen Moodle Duncan McCallum General Stafford Mack Davis Oscar Thompson David Be thea Wilson Campbell Jesse Newton Richard Swinney Nathan Jackson and others with occupations from farmer to mill worker and student.
Latta, April 21. Newly elected mayor T. W. Berry cracks down on gamblers and bitters sellers and buyers. A haul brought seven gamblers who paid $210 to the town treasury. One druggist violated the bitters ordinance and was fined $100 or 130 days in jail.
The Main Street Methodist Church under Pastor Dr. Watsoon B. Duncan holds Sunday school at 10 with W. Harry Muller as superintendent. Preaching at 11 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. on the themes The Great White Throne and What Shall the Harvest Be. A 4 p.m. service invites children and young people. Revival services are well attended with much interest.
A vivid tale of Zapata mimicking Villa, where a rich rancher refuses tribute. Zapata forces him to watch as a bull tortures and gore claims the husband, while the rancher’s wife is forced to witness from the edge of the pen. The story illustrates feared cruelty attributed to the rebel leader.
The News and Courier noted an error claiming raised Woodmen of the World rates. It was actually Modern Woodmen of America rates that had increased, and the two orders have no connection.
Archangel, April 21 The Archangel front has seen 528 American casualties since September with 196 deaths and 320 wounded. In the past month on the north Russian front losses have been light as Russian troops fight for the British. Bolsheviks have allowed two YMC A secretaries captured at Solshoie Ozerk to be freed and sent home from Russia via Stockholm. About 43 Americans are missing, with most believed in Moscow after being moved from Solshoie Ozerki. Prisoners are kept indoors at night and must report daily to police while receiving limited rations.
Mayor Jno A Hamer proclaims a 21 day drive from April 91 to May 12 to raise the town and county pro rata share of the Victory Liberty Loan. He urges patriotic support and notes the need to fund war expenses through loans rather than gifts. Given in Dillon on April 22, 1919.
If Elihu Root wins the wet case he would generate strong pressure in New York to nominate him for president. Supporters in the state foresee a national bid if the outcome is favorable, with prominent backers eyeing higher office and party unity at stake.
Fork, Misses Coleen Bethea and Bessie McQueen of Columbia College spend Easter at home. Emma Bass Sallie Kate Minus High Hill and Pleasant Hill visit Mrs Mitton Rogers Lamton Carmichael works in Columbia for a few days at home. H. P. Dubose returns from extended visit to Hartsville. T W Carmichael and children of Rowland and Rod Carmichael of New York visit relatives Sunday. Lucile Bethea visits sister Mrs Jno Bethea of Hamer. Hattie Bryant of Lake View spends weekend with sister Mrs Gurney Hayes. Sadie Moore hosts Friday evening for Be rétha Moore and Spdon Tucker of Winston-Salem. Calhoun of spent a few days with J W Atkinson.
Fragmented local items note Reverend J B Weldon preached an interesting sermon at Bethesda. The Oak Grove School closed Friday afternoon. Kathleen Matheson plans to return to Liberty this week. Mary Page visited Mr J M Berry and Mr Vernon Hayes hosted guests. Mrs Robert Dillon of Ville visiting her parents. Mrs Linwood Fore hosting guests.
Miss Kathleen Matheson, a Oak Grove teacher, left for home Tuesday morning. At services, T EB Fore, J Austin Bayes, and S Fair were appointed to oversee church repairs and carpet funding. A large sum was raised to carpet Bethesda Church while additional funds were raised for interior repairs and repainting. Rev Wilson Hayes and daughter Mrs Jackson of Marlboro County visited Mr John David Hayes of Floinge before returning home.
Gone but not forgotten. Our dear mother Mrs L A Berry born March 31 1839 died April 9 1919 after five years of illness. She passed at sundown to a home on high. A precious one from us has gone, a voice we loved is stilled, a chair is vacant. Her daughter and son Mr and Mrs W F Rogers.
Mrs. W. B. Cottingham died last Saturday night after being taken to a Fayetteville hospital. Her remains were brought to Dillon Sunday morning and buried Sunday afternoon in Mt. Holly cemetery. Mr. Cottingham and family have many friends in Dillon who mourn with them.
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