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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1918
Page
1
Unanimous agreement sets opening for Tuesday July 9 with buyers arriving Sunday and Monday. Dillon forecast expects record prices as 25 percent acreage rise boosts sales. moisture drought impacts plant size but weight remains strong. Latta and Lake View market facilities expand to handle volume with top buyers ready.
On Monday July 2, 1918 at the Dillon Methodist Parsonage John Kenry Butler and Maude Hamilton were married by Dr Watson Ho Duncan. A few friends attended. They left for Beaufort South Carolina to establish their home. The bride, daughter of D. V. Hamilton, has lived in Beaufort for years working in Home Demonstration. The groom is a prominent Beaufort County planter.
A 1918 notice from Farm ers Warehouse F. W. Brown and J. Bothea Latta S.C calls tolling farmers in Dillon and Marion counties to bring tobacco for sale. It promises high prices, ample hogsheads, cash payment, and strong buyers from major tobacco companies plus independents. It notes Miss Mildred Sellers left for a visit in Manning South Carolina.
A long roster lists white men to attend a five day camp starting July 16 including James Carlos George Ed Pelt Monroe Crowley Thomas Jackson Henry Clifton Rogers Charlie Haselden Nofford Jordan John Baker John Dargan Daniels Archie Cottingham Maston Hyatt Walter H. Foxworth B. Percy Grainger Dennis Scott Colbert Blackman John Henry Turbeville Fulton Page Zannie Smith Kennie Stephens Lawrence Elvington Mack Keiver Arnett Edward J. Brogden Earl J. Jackson Wille Lasson Norris Borden Hughes Will Adams William Guy Utey Monroe Wilkes James F. Kitt Raymond Coward and many others. A separate list notes colored men and women also traveling for camps and a later reference indicates a trip for South Carolina University. The item closes with a note that Adelle McLint returned home and subscribe notice for The Dillon Herald at $2.00 per year in advance.
South Carolina Senator Benjamin Tillman, veteran Democrat and naval affairs chair, is gravely ill in Washington after a left side paralysis and recurrent cerebral hemorrhage. Doctors say recovery is doubtful as family members race to his bedside. Tillman, about 71, has a long public career and strong influence in Southern politics.
A scrambled report discusses political letters, Governor McLaurin, and campaign tensions in South Carolina. It cites statements by Ken Cooper and references to McLaurin’s letter, Aull correspondence, and alleged plots involving public affairs and warehouse cotton.
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