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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1920
Page
4
A 1920 opener from Dillon Gerald & B Jordan urges restraint and reform amid talk of war, politics, and trade. The column jokes about German toys, observes a presidential year ahead, notes packers sticking to meat, questions peace and naval arms, and foresees closures and crowded asylums. It ends with a sober nod to John Barleycorn’s uncertain fate and mourners preparing for the future.
Dillon forecasts advancement next year and insists every resident join the progress party to push development. He contemplates a distant future where John Barleycorn will be studied as closely as the civil war is today.
The article predicts Dillon will gain if residents contribute to community and national benefits in 1920. It notes past unrest easing and expects a settling-down year focused on work and business, with politics likely to be lively in a presidential year.
A politician argues that rivals obsess over politics while noting that ordinary people rarely dwell on political concerns. The remark contrasts public preoccupation with the image of constant campaigning and policy disputes.
The article notes Congress blocked ratification of the German peace treaty due to dry sentiment. It argues wartime prohibition kept the Senate dry until January 16 and describes President Wilson's failed bid to end the prohibition decree and secure ratification. It highlights a treaty vote near the amendment's effective date.
Sheriff Rowell was hurt while trying to arrest a Black man at Sellers on Christmas Day. The sheriff retaliated by striking the suspect three times in the stomach with a public safety item, causing serious injuries. Town Policeman Bass assisted, and the Black man struck at Bass during the confrontation.
A Black suspect reached the scene and attempted to surrender after a confrontation with the sheriff. The sheriff and deputies drew service items. the suspect allegedly struck the sheriff in the stomach and chest, causing injuries.
A deputy shot at a negro with a shotgun narrowly missed his head striking the derby hat. Griff Rowell was taken to Florence hospital with serious wounds and remained under care, not yet out of danger.
Letter recalls a 25 year old tale from Harnett and Robeson counties where a groom-to-be learned his bride had married another, then moved to Georgia. The writer says a Lumberton man recently sought a license to wed a Robeson County girl, amid rumors of elopement and last minute changes. Dillon South Carolina December 10 1919.
A dinner party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Thompson honored Mr. E T Thompson. Attendees included war veterans business men and students from South-Eastern Colleges. Guests enjoyed speeches by Mr J D Blizzard and others as the host hosted a lively evening. Later a separate report described a violent fight at McLellan's restaurant between colored patrons resulting in serious injuries to Dave Moody and Babe McLellan with a chaotic scene and drunken blame.
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