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Newspaper

The Dillon Herald

Location

Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1921

Page

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Autumn wedding reception at the Hayes home

Guests gathered in the living room and hall with Minn Mer Atkinson presiding. Miss Flora Belle McLeod oversaw the register as Mrs. Mamie Smith and Mrs. Hudson Fore received attendees. A turkey dinner and sweet course followed, with favors of hand tinted leaves pinned by Desnie Hayes, Mannie Fore, and Hassel Fore. The bride’s cake sat at the center of a battenburg table cloth and miniature bride while music by Mrs. Summerlin and others complemented the evening before guests departed.

Baronet viaHtora Minn Mer Atkinson Flora Belle McLeod Mamie Smith Hudson Fore B. B. Berry, Jr Hoyt Watson Etta Sucellera Mines Mae Fore Elsie Coleman Edith Wejams Nora Coleman Mildred Fore Alliné Hayes Desnie Hayes Mannie Fore Hassel Fore Everett ,Atkine Victor Berry T. E. Fore John C. Allen F. W. Williams Clarence Pore Misser Sarah Berry Gladys Allen W. J. Summerlin B. B Berry, Jr. Fiolin N. A. McMillan

Tobacco group predicts large pledges after meetings

South Carolina Tobacco Association officials hailed meetings as boosting momentum for a broadened plan. They expect 5 to 10 million pounds pledged by partners and signers, with many small planters joining, and several prominent growers among the signees. The movement aims to accelerate production and direct results from the ongoing campaign.

Leed C. W. Ramsey Bennethin Vir- Tiros Sant North Carolina South Carolina Tobacco Association

New Light Plant Proposed for Dillon Town

Wade Stackhouse argues Dillon must replace its aging power plant with a $45 000 modern facility delivering 400 hp peak and 200 hp duplicate units. He projects annual operating costs near $12 000, monthly income of about $2 200 from lights and water, and says the project will pay for itself in four years if bond funding passes and growth continues.

Dillon Ttme Dilton South Florida New England Po Gotton Wade Stackhouse

Accidental Shot Kills Youth in Walterboro

In Wilkins or upper Colleton county, Raymt and Maxcey of Wiltems die in a home accident. The event occurred at W F Jones�s residence when the youths Grayson and Mrs Grayson sent them on an errand. A gun in a ma 'over tin door discharged after Maxcey touched it, killing him.

Jenne Tepes

Tax Return Form Mention Dates Incomplete

A fragment mentions a tax return with references to January and January 16th but lacks clear context or names. Read as a small filed item noting possible due date confusion or clerical detail.

Local notes on residents and visits in Latta and Elliott

Mrs Bugens Marey of Columbia visited her mother Mrs L K Boethea. Sadie Player spent the weekend with friends at Latta. Edward Welch of Elliott has accepted a position at the Park Garage. Mrs W J McNell spent a few days in the area.

Mra Bugens Marey Columbia Baadeen L._K. Boethea Sadie Player Latta Edward Welch Elliott, N Park Garage

Tom Thumb Wedding at Fork92

A Tom Thumb wedding occurred on the night of November 22 at Fork. Mrs Ruby Fort Carmichael played piano with Miss Lucile Bethea, then guests entered in a formal procession led by Arthur King and Arthur McQueen. The couple were Miss Carolyn Rogers and Sam Rogers gave her away. Proceeds fund new Methodist church infant class chairs.

Tom Thumb Ruby Fort Carmichael Lucile Bethea Ian Ace Leis Mendelshon Carmichael Arthur King Arthur McQueen Benall Rogers Spencer King Kathleen Brogden Thea Jones Lula Tart Mary Watson Schofield Dorothy Jones Boyd Fort Carmichael William King Frank Simons Louise Jones Sarah Brogden Carolyn Rogers Sam Rogers J. Lewis Ruby Fort Fchael Frank Rogers New Methodist Shuroh

Marion Voters Back School Bond in Nichols District

Marion Dec 6 voters approved a 20000 bond to build a new school and raised the levy by seven mills in Nichols district by a unanimous 51 to 0 vote. A post election meeting planned early construction and operation, aiming for next session.

Marion Nichols J. Wall Marion County Nichole

Claimed Le Phone Invention Neglected by Bell

Laurens December 6 Thomas M Workman died at the Laurena county home. He claimed to have inventions or first thoughts on telephony later perfected and patented by Bell in 1876. He sought a patent through a second party but Bell secured the rights. In later years he wrote reminiscences for local papers. He was about 80 years old.

Laurens Thomas M. Workman Bell Laurena County Mr. Workman

Surprising confrontation at Wil Eivingtons plantation barn

Six white men and one Black man confronted Deputy Sheriff Lester and Percy Modlin when they moved in to arrest them at a talenco barn on Wil Eivingtos plantation.

Lester Percy Modlin Talenco Wil Eivingtos’e Plantation

Highway Project 66 Progress Under Stuart VA

Major Otin M Page of Washington DC leads Virginia work on Highway 66 east of Stuart with Burgess and Atkerson of Scottsville as contractors. The project aims for topsoil at the east end and seeks state and federal compliance under engineer supervision. Mr Hundley of West Virginia assists.

Mal. OM Stuart Patrick County Vate Otin M. Page D. C Burgess and Atkerson Scottsville

Morse Returns Aboard Paria Yet Left In Europe Request

Havre to New York steamer Paria sails at 8 30 PM carrying Charles W Morse sought by the U S Department of Justice. Morse says no reply from Attorney General Daugherty to his wish to stay in Europe for medical treatment through January. At the American consulate no reply was received by night. Morse tells AP he may return if alive in January and slips aboard quietly until a stateroom change is possible.

Havre, Dee Paria Charles W. Morse United States Department of Justice Washington New York Morse Daugherty Europe Mr. Morse Associated Press

Leeby and Saleeby Wed in Intimate Home Ceremony

Leeby and Saleeby were married Monday afternoon at Mrs. Charlie Saleeby's home with few intimate friends present. Rev. W. B. Chandler officiated. After the ceremony the couple left for Columbia and other Southern cities for their honeymoon. They have many friends' best wishes.

Leeby Charlie Saleeby Rev. W. B Chandler Columbia

Tragic Philadelphia Train Wreck Claims 23 Lives

Twenty three bodies were recovered after a Philadelphia and Reading passenger train crashed near Bryn Athyn. Many bodies were badly burned and others remain missing as railroad officials, the public service commissioner, and the coroner investigate the cause.

Philadelphia Reading Bryn Athyn

Baptists Gather for South Carolina Convention

South Carolina Baptists converge for the annual convention in Greenville. The gathering runs three days starting tomorrow at the First Baptist Church with reports from committees and organizational leaders.

Greenville South Carolina First Baptist Church Verious Committeee

Robbery Loots a Home Safe Across McInnia Bridge

A safe was robbed at a home near McInnia Bridge. Thieves dragged the safe from a window and rolled it away through the yard. Papers scattered, many valuable documents lost or destroyed. judge McRae recovered some. Suspects fled by boat toward the river.

Jemese Mens McEas Mcinnia McRae Tebbarn Judge McRae Dream

Car of Fine Hogs Shipped Tuesday From Seven Farms

The first cooperative hog shipment from Colleton Products Association left Tuesday afternoon. Hogs gathered from seven county farmers, averaging 171 pounds, were sold to a Charleston buyer who offered a better price after freight and shrinkage considerations. President Shaffer and County Agent Kinsey organized the car, highlighting a shift from scrub to thoroughbred stock for faster growth.

Colleton Products Association Charleston Richmond Shaffer Kinsey

Local Folks Visit and Attend Adens Rogers Wedding

Alinturn Mr D M Weatherly of Latta spent Sunday at home. Mack McQueen spent the weekend at Dillon. Mr and Mrs C B Clarke and family of Hebron visited Mr and Mrs Dan Clarke Sunday. Jack Henagan and Miss Mattle Hamer of Dillon visited Annie Henagan. L F Smoot and baby and Annie Louise and Minnie Smoot stayed with Mrs W W Evans. Lucien Norton of Dunbar spent Sunday night with Mathew Edwards. H C Hamer and Manton Alford of Clio visited J C Henagan. B A McCormac and family with Milas Annie Henagan attended the Adens Rogers wedding in Clio.

Alinturn D. M. Weatherly Latta Mack McQueen Dillon C. B. Clarke Hebron Dan Clarke Jack Henagan Mattle Hamer Annie Henagan L. F. Smoot Annie Louise Minnie Smoot W. W. Evans Lucien Norton Dunbar Mathew Edwards H. C. Hamer Near Clio J. C. Henagan

Local visiting relatives and memorial news

Lake View Rev and Mrs W H Simpson and family visit Swansea relatives. Mrs E K Garrison of Agnor spent last week with Mrs B Ledbetter. Miss Rosa B Hamer in Dillon Monday. Mrs L W Temple in Raleigh at Mary Elizabeth Hospital for pet meat. Prof J B Thorn received news of his father's death at Bostic NC. Mr and Mrs Thorn left by train for Bostic.

Lake View W. H. Simpson Mary Lofton Simpson Iva Immogene Brooks Swansea E. K. Garrison Agnor B. Ledbetter Rosa B. Hamer Dillon L. W. Temple Raleigh Mary Elizabeth Hospital J. B. Thorn Bostic N.G Mrs. Thorn

Fighting the Boll Weevil With Five Ps in Harnwell

In Harnwell County C, farmers merchants and bankers unite to combat the boll weevil with five Ps Pigs Potatoes Peanuts Peas and Poultry plus Peace and Prosperity promoted by Home Bank Barnwell. A community event at the Old School House invites turnout as part of a broader rural revival effort.

Harnwall County Harn- Well Home Bank Barnwell

Floydale Parish Notes and Local Cozy Updates

Rev. Paul K. Crosby returned from Conference and will preach again this year. Mrs. J. A. Campbell improved after treatment in Hamlet. Mrs. Harry Blackwell reprted from a visit to Harteville. Mr. and Mrs. Hodges and child attended services with Stackhouse. Herbert Brown has a new job in Charlestown. A. B. Rogers of Tabor visited family. Miss Penelope Berry stayed with relatives in Kingstree. Mrs. Leroy Beatt and family, Lena Ward and son Benn, and Corn Edens of Rowland visited Stackhouse household. Irene Lane of Temperance saw Mrs. Cromby last week. Tom Cottingham of Dillon spent time with his father.

Paul K. Crosby J. A. Campbell Hamlet Harry Blackwell Harteville H. B. Hodges J. 4 Stackhouse Herbert Brown Floyd Co Charlestos A. B. Rogers Tabor Penelope Berry Kingstree Leroy Beatt Lena Ward Benn Corn Edens Rowland C. Taylor Florence Irene Lane Temperance Paul K. Cromby Tom Cottingham the Devil Dillon

Assistant Postmaster General Orders Office Turnover

The First Assistant Postmaster General orders Postmaster Carmichael to hand over the duties of the Dilias of ficr to his successor L. S. Stephenson will act as postmaster until confirmation. Stephenson appointment not yet central. Blapheneon, a satire of North Carolina, fills operator duties at the Comat Libe station.

Han Carmichast L. 5 Stephasson Stephenson Blapheneon North Carolina Comat Libe

Local Advertisers Adjust Holiday Sale Plans

Fragmentary note shows small town newspaper seeking advertisers for holiday issue space. Scrambled words hint at misprint corrections and hesitation about whether to proceed, with emphasis on timing and reader engagement.

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