County Candidates Talk to Voters at Fork Campaigns
The county campaign opened at Fork with a small crowd. Judge Joe l Cabell Davis spoke as Probate judge seeking re election and urged service. Several House candidates including BEr Ellerbee, J W Hamer, and Joe P Lane outlined platforms focusing on taxes, tax equalization, and public duties. Lane tied remarks to war and civic sacrifice, recalling local memory and personal obligations.
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Fork
Joel Cabell Davis
Woodrow Wilson
Une
BE. R. Ellerbe
House of Representatives
Elerbee
Wilson
J. W. Hamer
Vetera
Tax Commission
Ways and Means
Joe P. Lane
People of
Marion County
Tim County
Cald
R. S. Rogers
Sheriff Lane
Rogers
Lane
John
David
Senator McLaurin Returns North After Hospital Stay
Senator John L. McLaurin returned to Bennettsville in good condition and will travel to New York with his daughter Mrs. Charles Sligh after receiving a message from her husband Capt. Sligh en route to France. He announced he would keep his name on the ballot, aiming to present a non factional platform focused on industrial and economic issues, cotton protection, and postwar price concerns, while denouncing factional politics and the current campaign as a circus.
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Pee Dee
John L. McLaurin
Bennetteville
New York
Charles Sligh
Capt
Sigh
Camp Mills
France
McLaurin
Heaviy
South Carolina
Fixes Age Limits From 18 to 45 Years
Washington reports that a manpower bill, supported by Provost Marshal Gen. Crowder, would require registration of all men aged 18 to 45 for military service. The plan proposes September 5 as registration day for about 13 million men, with Senate and House committees to act swiftly. Estimates show 3,171,771 men aged 18-20 would register and 1,787,609 would be eligible for class 1, while 601,236 in the 23-45 bracket would be eligible for eligibility changes with exemptions.
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Washington
Crowder
Senate
House
Chamberlain
Senate Military Committee
Dent
House Committee
Eince
Curtis
Kansas
Senate Ieaders
Gen. Crowder
Compliments County Officers after New Settlement Visit
Comptroller General Sawyer spent Tuesday in the city settling county affairs. He praised the treasurer auditor and commissioners for improved handling and said the county is out of debt except for bonds. A sinking fund has begun to retire bonds and all claims are paid. Sawyer departed on the afternoon train for Florence.
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Sawyer
Dillon
Dhe
Florence
Meeting Fridley on disease prevention effort
The Council of Defense with state and county directs UK efforts to educate the public on disease prevention. A recent profitable meeting in Columbia featured several specialists. Delegates from nearly every county will attend a county campaign starting in Dillon.
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Council of Defense
City of
Columbia
Cumpalana
Dillon
Dilton
Priday
Aucunt Yat Che Court House
Huwel
Florence
Michaux
Henalee
Dillem
Indien
W. H. Muller
How Americans Fight War Tale From France
Monroe North Carolina Enquirer prints a letter from Lt Sam J Parker describing early American infantry combat in France. He details trench battles, rising intensity, over the top charges, and personal encounters with German troops. He praises American soldiers, recalls close calls, and notes a wounded arm while recounting the first wave assault and bayonet fighting.
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Monroe
N. C
Enquirer
The
J. J. Parker
Sam J. Parker
France
Neda
No Man's Land
Gertans
Bowie
Fritz
Kanerad
County News and Happenings
Belines and family visit Savannah to spend time with son Corey Watson. Lute rains helped young corn. cotton prospects look good as tobacco farmers smile. Rev Reynolds from Virginia preaches. Sardis week meetings announced. Miss Jessie Smith visits from Whiteville. Burke Watson, noted local druggist, earns praise. Carlisle Wigs serving in France adds a new service star. Quarterly meeting at Ebenezer church August 10 and 11. Rural School Improvement Association to meet at Mrs. J Madison Berry’s Friday at six. Protracted meetings begin at Bet Sunday. Kate Fair visits J. S. Pair’s home. recent rains boost crop prospects.
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Belines
T. B. Watson
Martha
May
Alline
Savannah
Corey Watson
Reynolds
Bnatchore
Virginia
Fost
Sardis
J. A. Hrickhoure
Dryden
Ball Md
Jessie Smith
Whiteville
Felix Smith
Burke Watson
Burke
Sumter
France
Ebenezer Church
Sturday
Usk Grove
Improverion Association
J. Madison Berry
Sda
Ang Rev
J. B. Weldon
Asu Tul
Bet
Kate Fair
Elioree
J. 3
State Campaign Meeting Draws Small Yet Attentive Audience
A small audience at the State Cane baton Meeting heard candidates for state offices at the school auditorium yesterday. The event opened at 10 26 with a prayer by Rev Chandler and featured short eight minute talks from minor candidates and eighteen minute discussions from Governor hopefuls.
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State Cane Baton
Chandler
Jinor
Janine T. Liles
Heutenan
Gov
Bethen
Milan
Hin
Robert A. Cooper
Mulling
Methodist Church Services on Main Street
Sunday school at 10 a.m. with Vir. W. Harry Stuller as superintendent. Morning sermon “The Sword of Jesus” and evening sermon “When Felix Trembled” by Dr. Vateou B. Duncan. Epworth League at 8 p.m. Prayer service Wednesday at 8:45 p.m. Public invited to all services.
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Main Street Methodist Church
Vateou B. Duncan
Harry Stuller
Ali
Jesus
Jess
Felix
Epworth League
L. C. Braddy, Jr
War Memoir On Duty And Courage From A Battlefront
A soldier recalls his frontline experiences with loyalty and sacrifice. He praises the spirit of his men, notes losses but emphasizes perseverance, recounts platoon reorganization after heavy combat, and salutes the enduring resolve of the troops against German forces.
Captain W T Shaw Killed in France War
Telegrams report Captain W T Shaw of Weldon North Carolina killed in action in France. He trained at Chicamauga and was about to sail when his fiancée Miss Blanche Stanton of Tai and her family traveled to Newark New Jersey for their March 12 marriage. Friends express sympathy to Mrs Shaw and family.
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Pee Dee
N. J
Capt. Shaw
Mies Stanton
Capt Shaw
France
Ma Shaw
J. A. Stanton
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