Local Notes and Visits Across County Towns
The column records social visits and movements around Lynchburg and nearby towns with mentions of Mrs. and Mrs. Morris Paso, Miss Myrtle Stubble, and Mr. Jones in Chattanooga. It notes preaching at Little Rock Baptist Church by Rev. Joel Allen and Dr. Rufus Ford, a piano recital by Miss Crits, and county book checks by T. Elliott Jr. It closes with cotton ginned figures: 28,972 bales to Jan 16 versus 23,167 a year earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock Baptist Church
Joel Allen
Rufus Ford
S. W. Jackson
Hayes Stricken While Walking Near Home
Mr. Charlie P. Hayes, longtime resident and former county commissioner, was found unconscious Sunday morning near his home after a walk. He revived consciousness in the house and is believed out of danger.
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Charlie P. Hayes
Hayes
Mhem
Perap
Death of Former Resident Mr 8 D Jordan
Mr 8 D Jordan of Mullins and formerly of Darlington died after years of declining health. He worked for J W Dillon & Son, then Stubs Co. and later sold fertilizer before moving to Mullins last spring. Funeral details note Methodist Church service with Dr Watson B Duncan as pastor and Epworth League events.
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Dillon
8. D. Jordan
Mullins
Jordan
Darlington
J. W. Dillon & Son
Stubs Co
Seaboard plans coal chute at busy freight yard
The Seaboard operates day shift engines and nightly work on coaling watering and oiling. Freight trains depart early each morning and late in the evening. Management contemplates erecting a coal chute at the yard to streamline operations.
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Seaboard
Notice to Subscribe and correct subscription records
Subscribers are asked to verify the paper date matches their receipt and to report any revision errors. To change a paper or address use the proper form and provide the old postoffice address. If two names appear for one subscriber, notify the office to avoid double shipments.
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Herald
Lake View
Dillon
John R. Smith
J. R. Smith
Merchants Form Dillon Grocers Association Under Food Admin
Dillon grocery dealers organized an association with County Food Commissioner Davis. The group, including wholesale and retail merchants, agreed not to fix prices but to interpret the market for retailers and consumers. They set cash and carry and cash and charge price points, with windowed price displays and biweekly updates. Deliveries were scheduled early morning to noon and late afternoon to evening, with Saturday hours until 8 pm. Officers elected were M. A. Stairs as chairman and W. H. Murphy as secretary, with a six-person committee to interpret market rules.
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Dillon
Davis
M. A. Stairs
W. H. Murphy
J. Frank Thompson
J. C. Lupo
C. Saleeby
G. L. Seals
J. D. Webster
Next Call for Draft Near February Fifteenth
The War Department has not announced an exact date for the next draft but indicates it will occur around February 15. Physical examinations begin today and will take about 25 days. Training camps are being cleared to make room for new recruits as local officials push passage of the new draft.
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War Department
Soldiers Trains Northward Signal Fresh Draft Preparations
Evidence of training camps preparing for the next contingent appears as troop trains head north with soldiers bound for France. The Local Board finished classifications, 1852 men classified with about 400 in Class A-I. Dillon’s February draft quota is likely around 225. high physical rejections could exhaust the first quota, pulling from next classes.
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Dillon
France
Largest octagus Ingot mold cast in the United States
The largest octagus Ingot mold ever cast in the United States, possibly the world, was produced by a major steel company. The exact weight is not specified, but reports indicate it is around 140 tons.
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United States
A Dog's Sixth Sense Spurs Direct Home Return
The Louisville Courier-Journal notes that a dog carried far from home can return directly when it escapes. Commentary argues the animal is not confused by rural directions and seems to possess a sixth sense guiding it home.
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Loulaville Courier-Journal
Letter From Soldier in San Antonio Camp Describes Life
T Gquires writes from Kelly Field in San Antonio Texas about army life tag team work. He notes cooking building tents unloading clothing and other tasks assigned to soldiers while roll calls take up much of the day. The camp is vast with seventy thousand men, tents in rows, frequent aircraft traffic, dusty weather, and soldiers from Florida and other states sharing bunks and limited personal gear. Whit enjoys service as a corporal and reports feeling healthier than ever.
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Kelly Field
San Antonio
Texas
United States
Whit
Florida
Government soda application deadline set for February 4
Time Up February 4 The fine for filling applications for pirate of soda furnished by the government expires Monday, February 1h. Applications can be filed with J. Wt. Regan Dillon W. H. Smith Latta 5. W. Epps Latta or J. B. Arnett at Lake View. The government is furnishing soda at $75.50 per ton plus freight charges from the nearest Atlantic port. Applications received after February 4th will not be considered.
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J. Wt. Regan
Dillon
W. H. Smith
Latta
W. Epps
J. B. Arnett
Lake View
Atlantic
Melting Pot receives more gifts despite weather
The Melting Pot grows slowly due to bad weather keeping donors away. Many gold and silver articles are promised for next week to increase its contents. Mrs. Walker Evans of Minturn donated a set of silver spoons, and more out-of-town contributions are noted. Names of contributors will be published next week.
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Mekong
Walker Evans
Minturn
Famous battle cries from regiments during a charge
A playful collection of WWI battlefield cries and anecdotes from British and German regiments. It notes Marmalade forever from a Scotch unit, Stand the Camerons, Stick It Welsh, Come on the Leicestershires, Kamerad from German troops, and a Tommies miscue with Fritz’s word during a charge.
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Prt
London
Camerons
Kittjes
Captain Haggard
Fritz
Tommy
Nobby
The Swedish Almanac Name Choices Approved by King
The London Graphic notes the Swedish almanac will include a Christian name for each day of the year. Names require royal approval to prevent repetition and broaden parental options. A similar royal issued almanac exists in Germany amid stormy conditions.
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London
Install Epworth League Officers at Methodist Church
Epworth League officers to be installed at the Methodist Church service at 7 30 with a fine program. Officers include President L C Braddy Jr Vice President H J W Kiser Secretary H J W Kiser Recording Secretary Doris Caldwell Treasurer Flora Bethea Epworth Era Agent Nellie Smith Superintendent Religous Work W C Moore Superintendent Social Service Charles F Barlowe Superintendent Culture Recreation Beulah Braddy Superintendent Missions Mary Bethea With greetings from church organizations by D W Bethea W Harry Muler L Cottingham A J Banes Gertrude Manning. Choir to present music. public invited. Main Street evening.
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Methodiat
Lund
Npworth League
Pres
Iden
L. C. Braddy, Jr
Vicw
H. J. W. Kiser
HJ. W. Kiser
Doris Caldwell
Flora Bethea
Wworth
Nellie Smith
W. C. Moore
Charles F. Barlowe
Beulah Braddy
Department of Missions
Mary Bethea
D. W. Bethea
Bond of Stewards
W. Harry Muler
Law Requires Equal Substitutes with Flour Across County
County Food Administrator Davis follows state directive enforcing a law that merchants must sell substitutes pound for pound with flour. The rule, effective Monday, carries four years imprisonment or a 10,000 fine for violations. No exceptions for contracts made before Monday. farmers and commissaries must also comply by purchasing or supplying a pound of meal or grits with every pound of flour.
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Davis
Ifonday
Call To Colored Teachers In Dillon County
Colored teachers of Dillon County are called to meet at the Colored Graded school building in Dillon Saturday February 9 at 12 o’clock. The call is imperative. R Cortez Collier.
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Dillon County
Dillon
R. Cortez Collier
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WN. O. Martin
Atlanta
T. Elliott, Jr
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Methodist Church
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Watson B. Duncan
W. Harry Muller
Jesus
Epworth League
Mont
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Scotch Regiment
Allice Joyce
Harry Morey
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