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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1920
Page
1
Commissioner Harris warns South Carolina farmers that 1920 cotton costs and prices would yield about 140 million dollars in receipts, signaling a potential loss exceeding 100 million dollars. He cites fertilizer, feeds, and labor costs and urges crop diversification to avoid future deficits.
Spartanburg November 29 Floyd B McMillan a prominent county figure is dead and T B Bogan and M C Chandler two Spartanburg youths are jailed after an automobile accident near Duncan. A coroner jury found McMillan died from the overturning car owned by W W Green with Bogan driving at alleged high speed. A liquor bottle was found at the scene. All four occupants were injured with McMillan fatally. Green and Chandler slight injuries.
The Dillon Herald recalls events from 1904 with notes on local marriages and residents. Prof and Mrs W W Nickels wed in Blacksburg and arrived in Dillon. various residents change jobs, attend events, or welcome a new daughter. The piece lists dispensary revenue for 1903 and details social gatherings at the Dillon Hotel.
Thomasville N C becomes the first Southern Division chapter to enroll its Red Cross quota, with 1018 members by 7 am on November 11, representing almost one third of the town’s 3800 population. The Southern Division congratulates Thomasville on the notable achievement reflecting community spirit.
A resolution by the South Carolina Division of the American Cotton Association urges producers to use sacks made from low grade cotton and cotton cloth weighing no more than two pounds per yard for baling next year. Officials estimate 375,000 bales of low grade cotton would be disposed of and an additional 350,000 bales could be handled using the proposed cloth.
Dr. Duncan is returned to Dillon for another year and Rev. W. C. Kirkland is assigned to Latta. Kirkland has edited the Southern Christian Advocate and now relocates to the nearby town. The report lists other district appointments across Marion, Conway, Mullins, Nichols, Loris, and surrounding communities with church leaders named alongside their postings.
In a Lake View note, residents highlight the town’s leap from village to town with the Palmetto Hotel, praised as a top South Carolina inn near the Pee Dee. The Lake View Light and Power Co plant, powered by water from Pages Mill pond, is now in operation and lights up the town.
Sheriff Lane and North Carolina officers arrested L. M. Grainger, a Latta resident, on robbery charges linked to the Tabor bank he previously worked for. Grainger had planned a moving picture show in Latta, had bought equipment, and allegedly stole war stamps and liberty bonds worth thousands, prompting the arrest after investigations traced missing securities to him. He was taken back to Tabor Tuesday morning.
The Rev Lawrence C Chavis a local Marlboro County Methodist preacher died by suicide early Sunday in a nearby wooded area. Witnesses note recent financial strain crop delays and worries but say no one suspected violence against others. He leaves a large family and was highly regarded in church and community.
News from Macroom Ireland reports fifteen armed recruits of the Black and Tan auxiliary police were ambushed by an estimated eighty to one hundred assailants near Kil michael. Fifteen were killed and reprisals followed as fires spread in Johnston and surrounding villages. Sinn Fein premises in Dublin were also set ablaze. In Liverpool a Sinn Fein affiliate faces murder charges linked to cotton warehouse fires. Italian officials protest Ireland’s turmoil urging possible foreign or League of Nations involvement.
J T Harris of Ridgecrest North Carolina was found guilty of murder in the first degree for shooting E W Monnish a Tuscaloosa capitalist. Judge Long ordered the death penalty by electric chair in Raleigh on January 28 the first such sentence in Buncombe in 14 years. Harris a prominent merchant was said to be jealous of Monnish. he is related to Judge Pritchard and the district solicitor. insanity was his plea.
A letter to Mrs. R. B. Reardon from a Dublin widow recounts Kevin Barry’s last moments. The 18 year old medical student was offered £1000 per name with protection and a world pass but chose execution instead. The letter notes his age, status as sole child of a widowed mother, and the Dublin context.
Publicity Chairman reports the 4th Red Cross Roll Call results in the Dilton Chapter. Town of Dillon lists 224 members with several rural districts still awaiting reports. Districts include Lake View 67 Miss Grace Temple chairman, Little Rock 40 Mrs Lacy W Corbett, Floydale 15, Hamer 30, total 376 with many canvassers named and thanks extended to district chairs and teams. Members urged to join or send dues to Frank David.
Prof W D Roberts of Dilll on schools elected president at the State Teachers Association meeting in Spartanburg. He also joins the association's executive committee as the Department of Superintendents works to oversee public school administration across the state. Members meet twice yearly with teachers and college presidents to plan improvements.
At a Washington North Carolina revival Rev. B F McLendon said a man present had failed his family and faith and must donate 10 dollars to absolve his sins or his name would be published. The plate yielded 85 ten dollar bills and five notes asking silence.
Charles Garland of Buzzards Bay Massachusetts rejects a one million dollar inheritance saying the money would not be his to spend and the hungry should be fed. He argues genuine aid comes from giving food, not handing over wealth, and notes he would rather help directly if he had the means. His wife mother and brothers are cited as sharing or contrasting views.
The South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs urged the legislature to appropriate at least 250 000 dollars for a Women's Building at the University of South Carolina. The resolution, adopted in Rock Hill on April 20 1920, has been endorsed by six district meetings and Dillon County Federation. A copy was shared with the Dillon delegation and published in The Herald for public awareness.
The note lists students across grades including Tth Grade Ida Vick Hargrove and Mary Rethea, with other named pupils from 3rd to 1st grade such as Aline Huggins and J. D. Calhoun. The record preserves Prentice Proctor and Ruth Huggins among the attendees.
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