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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1920
Page
1
Postoffice at Fairmont robbed between 2 and 3 am with nitro glycerine. Safe blown open, money and stamps totaling several hundred dollars taken, robbers fled in a Studebaker car. Sheriff and deputy unable to locate suspects amid explosion and panicked witnesses.
A list of residents and relatives visiting or staying in the area. Sick health of Mr. Allen Hayes noted with wishes for speedy recovery. Miss Dore Bullock, Miss Matuie Bryant, and others mentioned visiting parents and returning from Winthrop Summer School. Hawer Lodge K of P meets Friday night and church services scheduled Sunday with Sunday school. Quiet community updates include farm work by N E McQueen and farewell mentions of Mae Perrity of Zion staying with her sister.
Alexander Bell regains memory after 25-year lapse. He had left Tell City, Indiana, to find his brother in Chattanooga, Tennessee. After decades of search by detectives and his wife, memory returned and he located a son, Andrew Bell, as he plans to reunite with family now living in Oklahoma.
Rumors swirl around the Edwin White murder confession with Archie Turmer linked to the case by some witnesses while others say Turmer did not commit the deed. The talk also touches on law officers and possible conspirators as authorities pursue leads.
The program lists devotional service by F W Walters at 10 30 a.m. enrolment of delegates and church reports at 10 45 a.m. topics include the eighteenth amendment and morals of the people led by H C Stanton J A Lang, D M Dew W C Foster. Afternoon sessions start at 2 00 p.m. with praise service by G G Currie and hymn singing led by W C Allen followed by a 3 00 p.m. closing remarks by H C Dunn. Sunday schedules include 10 00 a.m. Sunday School and 11 00 a.m. sermon by A T Howell.
The marriage of Mary Elizabeth Rogers to Thomas Henry Chiles was held Tuesday August 10 at the Rogers home in Free State. The ceremony took place on a veranda with family present, followed by fruit punch and congratulations as the couple departed for their new life in Greenwood, South Carolina.
Fragmentary OCR text reports Indians and Governor Con exchanging a peace pipe and shared sentiment. Names and details are garbled. main action centers on a peace gesture between Native leaders and government official.
Voters in a troubled district face a pivotal vote as a reform push seeks to alter the subdirte structure. Officials report turnout may shape future governance while the campaign centers on local leadership and election integrity.
County Agent advises culling poor producers to boost flock profits. Half of farm hens fail to pay feed costs, with many molting in late summer after laying little eggs. Good layers start early and persist through hot months, while late moulting indicates low productivity and cheaper care.
Fragmentary text shows debate among voices and consumers about a foal case linked to a party or group. References include initials and scattered names, with unclear outcomes and locations. The readable parts suggest a public or political context with mentions of a laverd party and past events, but specifics are obscured.
American and other foreign residents in Moscow face detention as hostages amid Soviet efforts to force formal negotiations with Washington. Five Americans are confirmed jailed, including geologist Dr A W Stickney and his wife, with others named Keely and a naturalized citizen. Many foreigners remain refugees or awaiting exit permits from the Bolshevik regime, marking the long postwar residuum of Russia’s prewar foreign population.
A bull in a stall attacked Mr Thompson as he attempted to subdue the animal. Thompson slammed the stall door to block the bull from escaping, sustaining severe bruises and remaining confined to bed for several days though not seriously hurt.
Reports from Newark and Columbus describe warrants issued for Governor Cox and several reporters tied to a motorcade incident. John Whittaker, a driver, was briefly detained and released. Cox defends the drivers claiming mistaken speed and hints at pursuing action to protect his party. He travels Ohio rallying support for a strong Democratic campaign ahead of the state convention.
Aug 10 in Lexingdon North Carolina, a superior court jury found William Brewer 66 Charles Brewer 24 and Harvey Brewer 20 guilty of criminal operation upon Rubert Hud soil. They received ten year sentences and appeal to the supreme court with bond set at 5000 each.
In Boston on August 17 the defense of Charles Ponzi was presented by chief counsel Daniel McIsaac claiming Ponzi was swindled out of thousands through forged and raised notes. At a federal court hearing on receivership petitions for Securities Exchange Company no opposition was voiced. Judge Morton reserved decision on appointing one or three receivers while attorney Allen reported note holder returns show Ponzi's assets at about 3.35 million dollars, beyond the promised twenty percent yield to investors.
Unclear OCR fragment lists names and words from Heemans Shore area. Readable items include references to pressers, tapes, and local people. Details are garbled but indicate a local community note or column with personal names and events.
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