R34 LANDS SAFELY ON ENGLISH SOIL IN ATLANTIC RETURN
The R34 dirigible completed its round trip from the British Isles to the United States and back, landing at Norfolk England at 6:56 GMT after about seventy five hours. Major G H Scott led the final approach as the crew, tired but smiling, climbed out amid cheers and a band playing patriotic tunes.
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Pulliam
Norfolk
England
Associated Press
Great Britain
Greenwich
British Isles
United States
G. H. Scott
Major Scott
Scott
Eavenly
New York
Broadway
New Poundland
Ireland
Clifden
Col. W. N. Helmsley, Jr
United States Army Air Service
Isle of Man
Liverpool
Coene
Graham
East Fortune
World
Lieut. R. D. Durant
Middle Atlantic
Cumberland
Mexico
M. Maltlind
Air Ministry
Ortao
Ber
A Letter on Progress and a Fatal Auto Accident
A writer reflects on rapid progress from 814 to 1919, praising human intellect and perilous feats, while criticizing reckless driving. The piece honors Roy Bethea of Dillon County, killed by a car, calling for justice. It also reports on a Dillon horse show featuring Peter Pinto, praising speed and crowd excitement under a hot sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Bethea
Bethea
Dillon
Dillonites
Peter Pinto
Pinter Pinto
Services at the Methodist Church in Graham
Services at the Main Street Methodist Church led by Pastor Dr. Watson B. Duncan include Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by Superintendent W. Harry Moller, and preachings at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on The Gambling Evil. A Third Quarterly Conference follows, with a prayer service on Wednesday at 8:45 p.m. Public invited to all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Etreet Methodist Church
Watson B. Duncan
W. Harry Moller
M. W. Hoo
Third Quarterly Conference
Dillon Case in Court and Tobacco Break at Dillon
In Dillon a major liquor case advances to the U S Court of Appeals in Asheville as William J. Preyer appeals a Read Amendment conviction over evidence gathered by state officers on interstate trains. Separately, Dillon opens a record tobacco season with about 100 thousand pounds sold at 4 to 49 cents, average 20 to 22 cents. Farmers Warehouse Co. joins two other plants in a strong, farmer-owned lineup.
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Columbia
William J. Preyer
Dillon
Federal Revenue
United States Court of Appeal
Asheville
N.C
Preyer
Atlantic Coast Line
Knapp
Farmers Warehouse Co
W. L. Thornburg
Watkins and Brown
Watkins Warehouse
Pleasants
Moore
Liberty Warehouse
Dillon County
Waters of Marion Narrow Escape at Pee Dee Park
P Waters a Marion youth was reported drowned at Pee Dee Park in the Pee Dee river Tuesday after a dive from a spring board. A blow to the head caused paralysis, doctors Michaux and Hensler rushed to his aid, and swift bather rescue may have saved him. He was taken to Florence Hospital.
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Waters of
Marion
Pee Dee Park
P. Waters
Pee Dee River
Michaux
Hensler
Florence
Art of Living With Other People Sermon at Main Street Church
Dr. Watson B. Duncan preached on the Art of Living With Other People at the Main Street Methodist Church on West Sunday evening at 8:45. The sermon explored the relationship of creed and conduct, doctrine and duty, with Romans chapter twelve verse eighteen as text, stressing peaceable living and practical Christian ethics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street Methodist Church
Watson B. Duncan
Duncan
Paul
God
Contested Matheson Will Sought to Set Aside Trust Value
Hearings opened before Probate Judge Julian McLaurin on the bet to set aside the will of A J Matheson, with Julian J Matheson seeking to overturn his father’s will as various counsel for both sides present. Testimony shown that Matheson remained capable before illness gradually affected his mind. witnesses described his health and actions around signing the will and witnesses present at the bank. The proceeding continues with further testimony and expert observations from doctors and lawyers, including local attorneys and representatives from Thornwell Orphanage tied to Matheson’s estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pee Dee
Julian McLaurin
Julian J. Matheson
A. J.matheson
J. J. Matheson
C. P. Townsend
T. T. Rogers
T. T. Rogers, 8. S. Tison and J. J. Evans, of the Local Bar; D. W. Robinson
A. M. Lumpkin
Columbia
D. D. McColl
W. M. Stevenson
Bensdettsville
Fred Wilcox
Florence
H. J. Riley
Thornwell Orphanage
J. J. Matheston
Local Social Notes From Talum and Nearby
Fort and Simpson families visit in Talum with Rogers household. Lieut Fort and wife visit Mrs Port. Miss Stella Berry visits Orangeburg sister. Miss Helen Watson from Wagener spends week, escorted home by Mrs Schofield and children. Grady and Oscar Rogers join Mrs Blake and daughter. Ora Rogers and Mr Blake visit Maytle Beach. Mrs Rogers returns from Baltimore. Miss Sadie Kendall goes home to Florence. Mr J C Blake of Charlotte visits with wife and baby. Colleen Bethea becomes Greensboro stenographer.
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Grady
Oscar Rogers
J. C. Rogers
Misa Ora Rogers
J. C. Blake
Maytle Beach
L. M. Rogers
Baltimore
Sadie Kendall
Florence
Charlotte
Coleen Bethea
Greensboro
N. C
Cotton Interests Organizing Amid Estate Fight Details
The article describes disputes over A D Matheson and the alleged mental incapacity of his father A J Matheson after a 1918 stroke. It includes testimony from Drs May Kinney and others on Matheson’s ability to manage affairs and execute a will. It also notes cotton market concerns and the rise of the American Cotton Association in the South as farmers seek economic self determination.
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A. D. Matheson
J. J. Math
Deems
J. F. Kinney
Mr. Matheson
Chas
R. May
Matheson
Dr. May
Exemption Board
A. J. Matheson
W. C. Breeden
H. Mitchell
Lim
Darlington
Mitchell
Rom Darlington
Bruce
J. P. Evans
John J. Adams
St. Matthews
Bacan Cotton Association
Ae Can Cotton Association
South
Otew
Alabama
Page
Virginia
Cotto
Old South
England
New England
West
Kansas
Chicago
American Cotton Association
Periculial Colleges and Experiment Stations
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U. S
Long Island
Pamifort
Europe
Anerica
Pagerie
Triendy
Che Efetitie
Fair Bhatt
Methodist
Pullman Porter
Elekt
Matheson Will
J. P. Kilgo
Mr. Robinson
Mr. McColl
J. W. LeGrand
Bank
Stevenson
A. D. Mateson
Landon Plantation
Egypt
Kenneth
Bind
W. J. Crosland
John Adams
Mr. Adams
May
Fort
Belt
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