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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1919
Page
1
Chicago on July 28 saw renewed racial riots in the black belt as whites and blacks clash for hours. National Guardsmen mobilized, five Negroes and two whites killed, many wounded. streetcars attacked, looting reported, and police fought to restore order amid chaotic scenes across the South Side.
Rep J Willard Ragsdale of South Carolina dies at 47 from acute dilation of the heart after a nasal treatment and in his Washington office. Friends in Congress adjourn to honor him as memorial services and funeral plans begin with House and Senate committees set to attend.
Mrs Alice Coleman Baxley died at her home on Tuesday July 15 after a year of illness. She leaves husband Willie Baxley and three sons Harvey Percy Roy and Earl Eva, plus siblings. Her body was taken to Catfish church cemetery. She was 44 and described as a devout Christian saved by all who knew her.
The message states Adjt. Gen. Mekson, now in Chicago, orders four Tagtiente jobs ready for duty and places Stite troops on alert. Mayor Thompson seeks mobilization as the unit is prepared to enter active service.
State health officer Dr. James A. Hayne warns South Carolina may face another influenza invasion this fall and winter. He notes cases have been reported monthly since last October, with June recording 19 physician reports and many unreported cases. He urges avoiding contact with the sick and recommends five days of bed rest after fever ends to keep the disease in check.
A. W. McLean, War Finance board member, reports Republicans in retreat over the league of nations. He predicts Senate ratification within five to six weeks and says President Wilson is physically in better shape than thought. McLean cites strong national sentiment at Columbus, O., and notes McAdoo also observed broad support.
A Sunday riot in Chicago's segregated negro districts left one black man dead and another possibly killed, with a policeman wounded and many others injured by bullets. The violence spread from the beach to State Street as whites and blacks clashed amid long-standing tensions. A fleeing black suspect fired on officers before surrendering. at least one black man was seriously wounded.
Dr. Watson B. Duncan, pastor, leads Sunday school at 1 p m with We Harry Mulloy as superintendent. Preaching at 11 a m and 8 40 p m by the pastor. Morning subject Jeanstine Temple. Evening subject Woneoenteed Christ. Everyone warmly invited to attend.
Washington reports 10 million spindles and a plan by Erwin W Thompson to finance cotton shipments to Germany via Danish and Dutch traders. He says U S stocks of 4,067,018 bales include many low grade qualities ideal for German mills, with Rotterdam warehouses and Dutch credit arrangements to support shipments, aiming to supply gradually as labor permits.
Chairman J H David lists delegates from numerous district schools for the South Carolina Cotton Association meeting to be held in Columbia on August 6 at noon. The long roster names members from Districts 4 through 28, including school officials such as L Manning Sr, J W Hamer, W B Horton, and many others across the county.
Commissioner Harris backs a new tobacco growers association in Florence to press for fair prices across all grades. The group, with 17 counties and 100 delegates, aims to unite farmers for better cooperative marketing and seeks inter state links with North Carolina and other states to boost effectiveness.
A copy of the late Senator Ben Tillman of South Carolina was filed in the county clerk’s office. The will names his son B. R. Tilman Jr as executor and details property divided between the widow and children. It provides for the care of an old servant and bequests to Clemson College Winthrop College and a portion of the senator’s library.
A verse urges that a town’s character comes from its residents. The poem argues heal towns come from collective effort, not external forces. It stresses self improvement and shared action to create a thriving community. Each person’s effort shapes the place neighbors share and inhabit.
Mr Hugh McLanely of Clio and Miss Mitinip Hlizaber Nichinlean of Mullins plan a marriage at Milton's Memodise Church on Wednesday evening. The notice appears in a local column from Daly BC with details of the couple and venue.
Ebb and flow of the tide of visitors and relatives fills the page with names and places. Berkeley Virginia visitors include Fork Mr and Mrs G Carmichael and Mrs Annie Carmichael. Rowland hosts M K Fort and Ruby Fort Carmichael and Ora Rogers visits Greensboro and Nichola are noted. Lucile Bethea returns from Greensboro while Nannie Belle Taylor visits C E Taylor. Centenary S C resident D A Goodwin spends weekend here with friends. El Jones and Jane Thompson of Lake View Iowa visit relatives.
Miss Belle McKenzie Allen and Mr. Charles Percy Hodges Jr wed at four thirty Thursday afternoon Rev Joel T Allen officiated. The ceremony featured pink and green decor with a large bridal party and music by Miss Holden Miss Hunter and Miss Quattlebaum. The couple will reside near Brownsville after a North Carolina mountain honeymoon and the bride is the daughter of Rev and Mrs Joel I Allen. Local and out of town guests from Wake Forest Columbia Burlington and Petersburg attended.
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