County News And Happenings At A Glance
Deve Hour at Biterest Herald notes readers. Lavette Prayk Melettre of New York visits town. Mrs John Allen hosts Friday gathering for Airs Nel sot Bethel and Mra Walden of North Augusta. Allison Bethea marks his birthday. Born to Mr and Mrs Epps a son. Mrs E L Brown visiting Charlotte. Prof John Gary Allen of Sykesville home after flu break. H G Mitchell of Fairmont NC in town. Mrs J C Smith of Columbia visits Mrs A G Stafford. Dr T J Allen reported sick. Poverty poisoning linked to meat consumption.
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Lavette Prayk Melettre
New York
John d. Allen
Nelsot Bethel
Mra Walden
North Augusta
Allison Bethea
Epps
E. L. Brown
Edwards
Charlotte
John Gary Allen
Sykesville
H. G. Mitchell
Fairmont
N. C
J. C. Smith
Columbia
A. G. Stafford
T. J. Allen
Two Daughters Witness Fatal Double Shooting Incident
A fatal shooting occurred when John Brant and Earl Brant fired on Orbie Cone and Allie Cone before a crowd of witnesses. Orbie Cone and Allie Cone died from heart shots as Ruth Phillips testified in the inquest that John Brant killed Orbie Cone and Earl Brant killed Allie Cone. The incident followed a quarrel sparked by a remark during a gathering near the Phillips residence. details remain conflicting and the two men were buried this afternoon.
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Allentyle Beth
Phillins
Orbie Cong
John Brant
Miss Ruth
Phillips
Orbie Cone
Earl Brant
Allie Cone
influenza era closes town schools and lives
The community mourns the death of Jonathan Lewis in Florida while influenza closures ripple through Marion. Families, students, and visitors travel amid illness as churches and schools suspend activities and residents describe a brief, tense shutdown of daily life.
Woman in Baltimore Hospital Recovers After Digesting Hardware
A patient at a Baltimore hospital suffered stomach trouble and was found to have ingested a remarkable collection of hardware. The 1,240 pieces included iron staples wires garter buckles pins and nails. Doctors report she is on the road to recovery.
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Baltimore
Tax return extension notice from the Bureau of Internal Revenue
The Bureau of Internal Revenue announced a general extension of time for filing income tax returns. Complete returns with at least one fourth of the tax due must be in the hands of Collectors of Internal Revenue by March 15 1920. Extensions will be granted only in specific urgent cases.
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Bureau of Internal Revenue
VO Extension of Time This Year for Tax Returns
The notice states no general extension of time for filing income tax returns. Complete returns with at least one fourth of the tax due must reach collectors or the Internal Revenue by March 15, 1420. Extensions are limited to specific cases of urgent need. For sickness or absence, collectors may grant up to 30 days extension at their discretion. Applications must be made before the period ends.
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Bureau of Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue
Prohibition Fleet Planned to Halt Coastwise Rum Running
The article reports that a patrol fleet will be organized under Prohibition authorities to stop small craft carrying whiskey into the United States from Canada Cuba and Mexico. It notes suspicions of heavy Cuba shipments as constitutional prohibition took effect and details funding approval for enforcement. It also mentions rising passport applications and South Carolina automotive trade law reform debates.
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Eran
Prohibition
Office of
Kramer
United States
Canada
Cuba
Mexco
Gulf of Mexico
Maine
California
Oregon
Cubac
Florida
Senate
Cubs
Bahamas
Passport Bureau
State Department
Germany backs: extradition and trials in high court
A historic note discusses Germany backing swift measures to adapt the supreme court for extraordinary trials. It outlines challenges in obtaining tangible evidence and subpoenaing abroad witnesses, proposing diplomatic channels and possible defendant travel rights to ensure safe delivery of justice amid postwar upheaval.
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Fey Genenel
Wilmer
Gurnee
Uribuna
Borkwink
Germany
Higheer Court
Attale
National Assembly
Supreme Court
Beaufort County Lumber Co breaks ground for mill town
Ground is broken and materials placed for Beaufort County Lumber Co buildings in West Dill. A side track from Seaboard and Cost Line railways is completed and a mill-to-timber track nears completion. The mill site will include cottages for workers, creating a small town, with about 600 employees and roughly $1000 in pay daily. operations expected by September 1.
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Beaufort County Lumber Co
West Dill
Seaboard
Warehuses Te Company
Colt
Denounced vice and double life in Calvary Baptist sermon
The Rev John Roark Straten condemned high society and double lives in a Calvary Baptist sermon, denouncing wealthy businessmen who profit from holy uses and gay libertines. He urged community exposure and warned against undermining moral standards, noting visiting Messrs Hargrove and Edwards to Charleston on business.
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New York
John Roark Straten
Calvary
Socwty
Jnethce
Messrs. M. Hargrove
Blick Edwards
Charleston
Dancing Opac at Highway Enotism in Paris Folly
Paris February 18 A controversial social dance event at a high society venue drew a large crowd. Performers lacked basic steps yet showcased ambitious routines described as provocative, with patrons debating the value and morality of the act.
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Paris
Tiypnatisnan
Mire
Senorita Cinbra Datei
Tieh Joijable Society
Faust Bie
Feist
Esse Witt
Gell
Piye Howe Gui
Hele
Pirstorpeey Trav Pr: Pht ee
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a sports man aviator and a parked Mere. The readable parts reference a person named Jean and an average sized gapme. The content is unclear and partially garbled with no clear event or outcome to summarize.
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Jean
Rebellion in Iron County Prompts Federal Probe
Iron County Michigan erupts over prohibition as prosecutors, deputies, and locals resist federal authority. Major A Lo Dalrymple seeks warrants and orders a prohibition squad to seize wine amid clashes with county officials and state constables.
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Chicago
Iron County
Mich
A. Lo Dalrymple
New States
Washington
Michigan
Tron County
Lea J. Grove
Marquette
Peninsua
Dalrymple
Palmer
Ron River
Ting
Jean Wp
Tyan Cannty
Maine En
Troy
Garry Huggins in Fork on Monday business
Garry Huggins of Fork visited town Monday for business. He met with local contacts and discussed a scheduled project, visiting several downtown sites and offices during the afternoon.
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Garry Huggins
Fork
President Asked to Veto Rail Bill
Jathoy Chief Protest vigorotesty at 8 Keters Matter. Union leaders announce they will ask President Wilson to veto the reorganization measure until a brief of reasons is presented. B M Jewell of the Railway Employes Department AFL says action aims to test constitutionality if enacted. Labor provisions attack and financial sections seen as unfair to taxpayers and government burden.
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Waehineton
Bar
Wilson
Centuriow
B. M. Jewell
Raiway Employes Department
American Federation of Labor
Palmer
Ttil
PORK SH Sues Sheriff For $10,000 Damages
J Horace Pierre files a Common Pleas complaint against Sheriff Lang seeking $10,000 in damages alleging wrongful arrest and a denial of bond after speeding on a public highway. He claims damage to credit and reputation from one hour detention before bond was arranged. Case to be heard in the term of the Commerce Court.
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J. Horace Pierre
Common Pleas Court
Lang
Aleges
Ail
Sherif
Co Plainant
Syria
Naming the royal baby in a crowded chapel scene
London reports the birth of Princess Pat’s infant boy amid a ceremonial christening in Westminster Abbey. King George and Queen Mary attended as the royal family watched the christening, with guards keeping spectators at bay. The baby wore a white silk cloak and the event drew photographers and crowds despite strict crowd control.
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London
Pat
Elve George
Queen Mary
Ely
Chile
Alexander
Peter Querye
Uae
James Nichols wins visitor contest in town
Mr. James Page of Nichols won among visitors in town Tuesday.
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Mr. James
Nichols
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