Floods Ravage South Carolina Crops and Rail Lines
Heavy rains flood the Santee watershed driving rivers to crest in the Midlands. Crops and bridges suffer as rail lines at Sims, Childs, and other points experience washouts. officials warn of rising waters and urge farmers to move stock from flood plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nogiedmont
South Carolina
Santee
Southern Railway
Chappels
Alston
Greenville
Saludz
Catawba
Columbia
Southern
Charlotte
Broad River
Spartanburg
Seaboard Air Line
Wateree
Camden
Columbia Railway, Gas and Electric Company
Camp Jackson
Hampton Creek
Main Street
Walter F. Jones
Adjacen Department
Jones
Lexington
Owens
Richland County
Weather Bureau
Blairs
Chappells
Rimini
Ferguson
Frank W. Shealey
Railroad Commission
Pelzer
Blair
Mt. Holly
News and Courier
Smoke and crowds greet false alarm at Murphy Bros store
On a dark night smoke rose from Murphy Bros and Morris Fass stores near the Coast Line freight station but no fire appeared. The crowd urged action while firefighters searched between roof and ceiling until a boy reported the blaze was only paper burning in a stove and the alarm faded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy Bros
Morris Fass
Coast Line
Rainstorm Damage Raises Fears for Crops and Traffic
Farmers across the county report heavy rains have badly damaged crops with tobacco and cotton at risk if heat returns. Rivers rise fast and traffic may shut down as Little Pee Dee and Big Pee Dee approach flood levels. Sam Atkinson reports trestle danger after delays reaching Dillon from Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Pee Dee
Big Pee Dee
Toby’s Creek
Sam Atkinson
Columbia
Dillon
Atkinson
Fatal Axe Attack by Two Daughters Over Party Request
Florence July 18 A shocking case as Sylbert Myers a respected Black farmer was killed by his daughters Lillian 16 and Rebecca 18 who struck him with an axe while he ate. They dragged the body to the yard hid it then returned to a party. Both confessed after arrest. Myers was about 47 and well regarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Sylbert Myers
Lillian
Rebecca
Myers
Mulldrows Mill
Burch Lillian
Rebecca Myers
Smith
Father
Isear Law
Isear
Sylbert Myjers
Dramatic Rowland Robberies Shake Town
In Rowland four burglaries hit Dillon area shops and a bank on a Sunday night. Palmetto Hardware saw knives and razors stolen. Lupo's and Saleeby’s were left with intact sums. Bank entry failed. Day Policeman McRae was nearby, suggesting amateurs. A large turnout greeted the season’s first tobacco sale at the new warehouse. Miss Isabelle McQueen of Rowland died after a long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Palmetto Hardware Co
Charlie Saleeby’s
J. C. Lupo’s
People’s Bank
Lupo's
Saleeby’s
McRae
Admiral Blue May Retire From Naval Post
Rear Admiral Victor Blue chief of the bureau of navigation has been recommended for retirement by naval medical officers after months of illness. Secretary Daniels said a successor would be named after President Wilson responds. Blue, 54, is under treatment at Great Lakes hospital. A North Carolina native, he entered the academy from South Carolina in 1883 and earned five numbers for heroism in the Spanish-American War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Blue
Bureau of Navigation
Naval Medical Officers
Daniels
Admiral Blue
Wilson
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
North Carolina
Naval Academy
South Carolina
Discharged Soldiers List From Dillon Latta Columns
Robt. McBryce Dillon. Luke McNiel Dillon. Jerry Wilson Latta. Willie H. McLean Minturn. John McLellan Little Rock. Robt. McEachern Hamer. Jas. Manning Dillon. Jack McNeal Dillon. Luther Platt Dillon. Frank Rogers Latta. Fred McCrey Dillon. Ben Henderson Dillon. Geo. Blue Dillon. Lawrence Bethea Latta. David Hardy Dillon. Jacob Graves Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt
McBryce
Dillon
Luke McNiel
Col. Dillon
Jerry Wilson
Latta
Willie H. McLean
Minturn
John McLellan
Little Rock
McEachern
Hamer
Jas. Manning
Jack McNeal
Col
Luther Platt
Frank Rogers
Fred McCrey
Ben Henderson
Geo. Blue
Lawrence Bethea
David Hardy
Jacob Graves
Dillon Meeting Seeks Livestock Center For South Carolina
George R. Wheeler of the South Carolina Land Owners Association addressed Dillon farmers and merchants urging rapid organization to make the state a national livestock hub. He warned against a boll weevil panic and outlined steps for land owners bankers and business leaders. A Dillon County committee to call a general mass meeting within two weeks was formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Wheeler
South Carolina
J. H. Hamer
Dillon County Organization Committee
Messrs. L. Cottingham
C. L. Wheeler
F. L. Bethea
S. F. Bailey
A. B. Jordan
Alex P. Sullivan
Dillon County appoints Ruth Dodd to oversee child hygiene bureau
The Dillon County delegation authorized the county commissioners to fund and set up the child hygiene bureau under Mrs. Ruth Dodd. Miss Cora McLeod will lead the program starting in September for about five months with nurse salary paid by the State board of health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Dillon County
Child Hygiene Bureau
Ruth Dodd
State Board of Health
Cora McLeod
Richmond School of Public Health Nursing
Mexican government vows full effort in Correll case and sailors attack
The United States reports Mexico will omit no effort to prosecute those responsible for the murder of American citizen John W. Correll and the assault on his wife in Tampico. The embassy says authorities will exhaust all means to punish the crime, as tensions rise after the July 6 attack on U S S Cheyenne sailors near Tampico.
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State
Navy
U. S. S. Cheyenne
Temesi River
Tampico
Washington States
State Department
John W. Correll
United States
Correll
Phillips
Odius
Card of Thanks from Mrs A Leroy Bethea and Family
Mrs A Leroy Bethea and family express gratitude for the kindness shown during their bereavement with appreciation for cards flowers and support received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Leroy Bethea
William’s health improves at Amerongen
July 18 Amerongen report says former Emperor William’s condition has greatly improved though he remains indoors. Empress Augusta Victoria, recovering from heart trouble, was able to greet a German boy who walked to Amerongen to see the former rulers. Court Counselor Knauf will depart as the imperial suite is reduced. German News Agency reports Count Hohenzollern’s nervous affliction unfounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amerongen
William
Augusta Victoria
Germany
von Bentinck Castle
Knauf
Count Hohenzollern
Good Tobacco Prices Rise for Top Grades on Dillon Market
Dealers report high prices for better tobacco grades with strong demand and a growing outlook. Lower grades and logs show weak demand and disappointing prices, though overall opening day sales were the largest in Dillon history and acreage has risen. Three warehouses now cover a large region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Services at Main Street Methodist Church
The Methodist Church on Main Street announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. led by Superintendent W. Harry Muller, with preaching at 11 a.m. and 8:45 p.m. by Pastor Dr. Watson B. Duncan. Morning topic When Jesus Comes to Our Homes. Evening topic Saved to the Uttermost. Prayer service Wednesday at 8:45 p.m. Public cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street Methodist Church
Watson B. Duncan
W. Harry Muller
Jesus
County News and Happenings in Bermuda
The region reports crop damage from heavy rains last week with low tobacco prices affecting farmers. Weekend visits include Jack Rogers and wife with Alex Trawick, Lillian Rogers staying with C. G. McKenzie, and J Raymond Butler visiting Pembroke. A new female professor has joined the local staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Rogers
Nich
Alex Trawick
Lillian Rogers
Nichols
C. G. McKenzie
J. Raymond Butler
Pem
N. C
Adline McKenzie
W. R. Rogers
Fork
Local Visitors and Travels Across States Mentioned
Mrs N N Schofield and children visited relatives in Wagner. Mr and Mrs J C Blake and baby left for Charlotte NC. Mr L G Rogers of Florence spent weekend with his parents J O Rogers. Miss Helen Watson left for Wagner SC. Mr and Mrs D N Jones and children stayed at Southport NC. Alma and Louise Rogers visited Myrtle Beach SC. Richard Simpson visited Melton Rogers. Stella Berry of Orangeburg SC spent several days here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. N. Schofield
Wagner
J. C. Blake
Babs
Charlotte
N. C
L. G. Rogers
Florence Spen
J. O. Rogers
Helen Watson
Watson Family Reunion Planned After 1919 Georgetown Death
John G Watson died at his Georgetown home on July 15 1919 his body buried at Marion beside his son Tom He leaves a wife Salfie Emanuel Marlboro county four sons two daughters two brothers three sisters and an elderly mother The Watson Reunion will be held Thursday August 7 Excessive rains hurt the local cotton crop and tobacco prices Dealers W D Sellers and D M Watson are repainting homes Store post office moved nearby R H Milliken and Arriz were in Sellers Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sellers
John G. Watson
Georgetown
Marion
Tom
Salfie Emanuel
Marlboro County
Watson
W. D. Sellers
D. M Watson
Anderson
J. C.harrelson
R. H. Milliken
Mr. Arriz
Oak Grove News Buoyed By Rain Despite Ill Health
Oak Grove residents report many visitors from Latta Wadesboro and Florence. Mr T E Fore returned from Washington after his brother in law McKinnon fell seriously ill and died. Miss Etta Sue Sellers visited for the Home Demonstration. Rains persist for ten days threatening cotton tobacco. corn shows strong prospects for a large yield. local weather talk centers on Shanks Cross Roads prophets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Fore
Washington
McKinnon
Etta Sue Sellers
S. W. Epps
Latta
Chas. N. Brasington
Wadesboro
Gladys Carlisle
Fesenettsville
Death of Infant Wade Brumbie
The death of five month old P cey Wade Brumbie occurred Friday evening from pneumonia. The infant was laid to rest Saturday afternoon at Mount Zion Cemetery. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. McQueen of Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Brumbie
Tittle P Cey Wade
Mount Zion Cemetery
Rev. McQueen of
Dillon
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. R
Richard H. Sullivan
United States Weather Bureau
Atlantic Coast Line
Sims
Childa
Sumter
Wilmington
Charleston
Muldro
Rowland
Isabelle McQueen
R. H. Miller
Charlotte Sanatorium
Miller
H. K. McCormick
Sarah Pharr
R. C. Emanuel
S. C
Lenon
Rey
J. Blalock
Don McLeod
Ethel Miller
New York
Metropolitan College of Music
Diebler
Second Avenue
A. C. Rogers
The
Methodist Church
Bermuda
Oak Grove
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