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Newspaper

The Dillon Herald

Location

Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1920

Page

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Floydale News Highlights Local Happenings and People

The night school led by Miss Lily McLauchlin of Columbia thrives boosting the community. Floydale gains with two new homes completed and street work underway as electric lights arrive at Floyd Company store. Various residents and visitors from Laurinburg Florence Rock Hill Dillon Maxton and Georgetown are noted with events from teaching influenza recoveries and family visits.

Floydale Lily McLauchlin Columbia Mise McLauchlin Floyd Company Sam E. Miles Florence E. Taylor Misa Maybelle McLaurin Laurinburg N. C Here David Alford Rock Hill J. F. Graham Hamer H. B. Floyd Geo. K. Way Georgetown Paranee Floyd le Improvement Association

Oldest resident Mrs Cherry Watson dies at 90

Mrs Cherry Watson aged ninety died last Tuesday February 3 at her daughter Mrs Sellers home. Funeral services were led by Rev W C Allen and Rev W C Poster with grandsons as pallbearers Measie Joe Bass Pratt Hoyt Watson. Distant relatives and friends attended including Mrs R H Milliken and Miss Ruth Sellers. A calendar party at the schoolhouse on Friday was announced and Sheriff Eveans funeral turnout noted.

Ruth Sellers Hawe C. W. Wiggins Lykesland Mistea Lanier Watson Em Baaz Florence J. G. Baker

Latta family travels for son treatment in Florida

Mrs R J Dew Latta and Mr and Mrs J H Maitling with Miss Gertrude have been spending time in Florida for their son's medical treatment under a specialist in Wilmington.

R. J. Dew Har Wilmington J. H. Maitling Gertrude Florida

Governor Huet Injured in Collison Near Columbia

Governor Huet suffered a leg injury when a transfer truck crashed into his waiting car on Jervais Street near the tin bridge in Columbia. He and Mrs. Cooper, their one year old son Robert A. Cooper, and Wise Calmes were in the vehicle. the governor was treated and is not expected to be confined long.

Colimbia Champ Camp Jackson Ichlef

Shot While Cranking Car Injures Local Merchant

Manning Feb 8 Clarence Iseman son of Jake Iseman was accidentally shot in the right lung while cranking his automobile. A pistol in his coat pocket discharged around 11 AM. Doctors located the bullet but could not remove it. he was taken to a Sumter hospital in serious condition.

Manning Clarence Iseman Jake Iseman Sumter Seman

Chairman Hargrove Resigns From Public Works Commission

Mr J D Hargrove chairman of the Public Works Commission resigns to take effect once a successor is appointed and qualifies. The new chair will be chosen by council Cuba for the winter. Mrs Le Dship is in Comm bid hospital for treatment, others visit and recoveries noted among local residents and out of town guests.

J. D. Hargrove Public Works Commission Council Sif Hargrove Councl

Lake View News Notes and Local Visits

Lake View items detail Master Bradford Scott burning his foot on hot water but improving. Mr. L. W. Temple spent several days in Wilmington on business. Miss Florie Ford returns from Stanford after visiting Terrister. Master Lawrence Elvington aided by timimonia, Mrs Rebecca Wooten travels to Florida with her husband. Numerous town residents and visitors, including Mr Green of Klehninnt Va, and Crum the Chicago Portrait Company, are mentioned in a stream of local notes and church mentions.

Lake View Bradford Scott L. W. Temple Wilminging Florie Ford Stenford L. Wo Lawrence Elvingtin Timimonia Rebecca Mperelda Wits Jared Theo T. Mase Malloy Sanday Benson HN Calvary Green Klehninnt Chicago D.C. McMiNat Sumter

Four Dead and Many Wounded in Lexington Riots

A mob seeking to lynch Willis Lockett sparked days of rioting in Lexington Kentucky. Federal troops restored order after martial law was declared at 3:00 pm by Brig. Gen. F Marshall. Four men were killed and numerous others wounded as lawmen and guardsmen faced gunfire and looting around the courthouse.

Lexington Camp Taylor Parete County F. Marshall Firat Chateau This Willis Lockett neeTy Geneva Hardman Fayette County Bet i Haddust Lockett Uiob Pawl Morrow Twentysixth State Penitentiary Prankfort Sint Dewees Renin Warrison Court Poor Re” E. Carrier L. M. King John Those William Effeton Yorcaulie Mose Fw, Stansell WJ. Rose Otis Sharp Burmet Dozier Irwin Gwynch Emnett de Anaiger Fred Swuders C. Weathers Mrs. BE T. Cross James Mussey Pall JW. Angers

Court Action Noted On Board of Mali Proceedings

Report describes a court action concerning the Board of Mali and its officers. The piece notes a resolution adopted by the body and references a forthcoming meeting next week and a plan to meet Monday. Names and exact roles are partially obscured but indicate official duties and planned events.

Flu Situation Not Alarmed In Local Report

The local board enforces stringent quarantine laws to prevent a flu epidemic. Schools closed, public gatherings restricted, churches hosting services, and stores closing early. About 30 cities report mild flu in Dillon with no deaths. Public advised to avoid overeating, excessive exertion, cold exposure, and crowds. use a handkerchief when sneezing or coughing.

Hes Lyb Las Dillon County Dillon

Hoover denial sets firm line on presidential candidacy

New York reports Herbert Hoover declaring he is not a candidate and has not sought the presidency. He disclaims political speak for him and asserts he will support peace and tariffs while awaiting clear party stands before pledging a vote. He warns against factions seeking profit and urges principled, constitutional guidance.

New York Herbert Hoover Ook Hoover League Uy i Croups Nationalizarion Jdt Europe

Secretary Lane to Leave Cmbine

Washington February 7 secretary Lane of the Department of the Interior has submitted his resignation to President Wilson. The resignation is effective March 1. Lane plans for the future remain uncertain, with no clear statement of his next position.

Lane Cmbine Washington Department of the Interior Wilson Larner Tie Tuhire

MEPCHELL CAMPBELL Wedding Notice From Local Parish

A fragmentary wedding notice records the engagement of Mes. Wie to Mitchel and Me Wes Canephell. It notes the bride bowing and the plan for the ceremony with relatives present and a plan for celebratory receptions. Local planners and family members are mentioned in passing.

Ouiwey Mitchell Wes Canephell Teros Willan

RAILROADS FACING CRITICAL GRIPING TURNING POINT

Washington Feb 10 The railroad administration nears end of control over rail transport facing a critical wage dispute involving more than 2000000 employees. Tomorrow's conferences with Director General Hines and union leaders will shape the outcome as unions present a new statement. W G Lee of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen pushes for action while threats of a strike by the maintenance of way and shop laborers loom. A required thirty day notice for canceling the wage contract was given with a vote showing strong strike sentiment among members.

Washington Vailroad Tonleht Hines Genera Mr. Hines W. G. Lee Brotherhood of Railroad Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Railroad Lee

State warehouse official Col Wattie Gilliard Smith dies in Orangeburg

Orangeburg February report states Col Wattie Gilliard Smith state warehouse commissioner of South Carolina died at 11 a m on North Railroad Avenue after a weeklong illness from influenza. Elected in 1947 he served continuously and was regarded as a leading expert on warehousing and its statewide operations. His death is a blow to farmers and the warehousing community.

Orangeburg Wattie Gilliard Smith South Carolina Hin Hohia Railroad Avenue Col. Smith Qemoua Col Sutr Unie Isa Crea Col. Stith

Indoor labor and health in modern work life analysis

The text argues for balanced work, body discipline, and mental focus to sustain health and strength in various indoor occupations. It critiques unhealthy routines, emphasizes private perseverance, and ties physical fitness to moral and social expectations.

Deathwood Dick Dies at 75 After Illness

The famed Deadwood Dick, real name unknown, died in a Grunsee hospital after a long illness. At 75 he was a legendary coach driver on the Deadwood road, transporting gold shipments from Home Lake and other South Dakota mines to Omaha. Known for bravery and marksmanship, his exploits inspired many dime novel plots.

Low Miche Kieh Bullock Ivy Deadwood Deadwood Road Home Lake South Dakota Omaha Neb

Liberal Reinstatement Rule Expands War Risk Insurance

A new liberal ruling by Director R G Cholmeley Jones of the Bureau of War Risk Insurance with Treasury approval allows reinstatement of War Risk Insurance at any time before July 1 1920 regardless of lapse or discharge status. Two monthly premiums must accompany the application and the applicant must be in good health as at discharge or end of grace period. Exservice men may reinstate within 18 months of discharge with same conditions or after 18 months by complying with conditions and a physician exam. The rule aims to aid veterans who failed to reinstate under prior law.

R. G. Cholmeley-Jones R. G. Cholmeley Bureau of War Risk Insurance Secretary of the Treasury Catter Glass Tg Health Chaljjeley-daues Hetetic Oarien AHHT Wits Drorer Brandtont Pitas Ehinwuinin Tynd Chad

Unnamed Pelé era play details in unclear archive text

Fragmentary OCR notes describe matches and events with names such as Pelé and teams or places, but most content is garbled. The fragment hints at a sports or game context with references to dates, locations, and players, yet specifics are unreadable.

Ed Moore store in historic district to be occupied by Dayl Fuse

A fragmented notice states the Ed Moore store in the historic district will be occupied by Dayl Fuse. The short note lacks dates or formal details, but confirms a change of tenancy and location within the district boundaries.

Ed, Moore

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