Tragic Death Of Walter Berry In Latta Train Collision
Walter Berry, son of James Berry, was killed when his tractor was struck by a fast freight at the Main Street crossing in Latta. Eyewitnesses testified the train blew no whistle and Berry appeared unaware until moments before impact. He had recently returned from the army and worked for the county.
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Walter Berry
James Berry
Dillon
Latta
Berry
Trov
Gae
T. J. Bass
Kornblut
Mr. Berry
H. A. Bethea
Frank Bethea
Mr. Tilton
F. M. Bank
H. M. Tilton
J. F. Bethea
Myzelf
F. & M. Bank
J. F. Bethen
Bothea
Myself
Kornblur
Bethe
Tsaw
Jeople Hollerine
Mitontis
M. BH. Cox
Mystery surrounds killing of two well known printers
Aiken reports testimonies about the deaths of Jim Hoge and H D Marley in Allendale. Carrie Stanley swears a crowd of white farmers lured Marley from his house then shot him, after earlier claims that Hoge shot Marley or vice versa were disputed. Affidavits from the fishing party conflict with Stanley’s account.
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Aiken
Jim Hoge
H. D. Marley
Allendale
Hogg
Marley
Carrie Stanley
Robert L. Gunter
Gunter
Herman Lee
John Dunbar
George D. Kirkland
Henry D. Best
Paul
Buck
Hughes Reeves
Lewis
Marley Place
Hoge
Dunbar
Buck Lewis
Rew
Joby Dunbar
Knights of Pythias Meeting Notice at Castle Hall
The regular meeting of the Knights of Pythias will be held at Castle Hall at 8:30 this evening. The first and third degrees are to be conferred and full attendance is urged. Joe Cabell Davis, C. C.
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K. of P
Castle Hall
Joe Cabell Davis
C. C
Europe Needs Cotton Says Gov Manning
Ex Governor Richard J. Manning, back from Europe where he attended the peace conference, says postwar conditions will lift world markets and open cotton trade. He notes demand for raw cotton is high, shelves are bare of cotton goods, and South must sustain rising production with cautious export plans. Manning and Mrs Manning visited family in Sumter on return, recounting the trip and honoring Major William Sinklar Manning at his gravesite.
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Sumter
Richard J. Manning
Europe
League
William Howard Taft
Governor Manning
Manning
America
Adriatic
Liverpool
London
Southampton
Harve
Paris
Halifax
Boykin
B. H. Boykin
Col. W. M. Manning
Columbia
Maliaing
William Sinklar Manning
Argonne Forest
South
Cntron
Tie
Tragic drownings and a derailment death in Mallory area
Mallory reports the drowning of William B. Smith and his son Berry near Kansas City after a bath on the river. The elder Smith, an Oak Grove native, is survived by parents and brothers including Luther B. Smith of Dillon. Separately, near Latta a four year old boy was killed after a train struck him beside the track, with the mother and train crew ignorant of the accident until Latta. An upcoming election will decide bonding for the Dalcho School to finish and equip the building, seeking a larger bond than the prior partial issue.
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Oak Grove
Dillon
Luther B. Smith
Latta
Clio
Mallory
Dalcho
Citadel to Unveil Lieut David Tablet
Tablet to memorialize Lieut John David, first Citadel officer killed in action, will be unveiled on the 12th. Dr J H David, his father, and many relatives and friends will attend as Citadel faculty and students remember the fallen graduate.
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J. H. David
John David
The
Citadel Io
Lieut
David
Citadel
Miss Lucile Thompson Hosts Classmates Party at Home
Miss Lucile Thompson entertained about 15 classmates at her Dillon area home Friday afternoon from six to eight. Games were played on the lawn and peach ice cream with cake was served. Each guest received a mint filled basket as a favor. Guests included Odessa Bethea Sarah Herring Lutie Bethea Rebecca Field Henslee Rachel Lane Mary Alice Hamer Elizabeth Blizzard Christine Bethea Allie Hasty Mary Neal Manning Louise Holliday Sheppard Thompson and Mrs L A Manning with Mrs Thompson assisting.
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Lucile Thompson
Dillon
Elizabeth Blizzard
Christine Bethea
Allie Hasty
Mary Neal Manning
Louise Holliday
Sheppard Thompson
Local notes on farm agents and reent homecomings
Several demonstrations in cooking and canning were noted. Farm Demonstration Agent S W Epps of Latta visited, Prof L M Bauknight Latta superintendent arrived for a short while, L E Dew passed through, Shelton Hayes returned from the west, and Mrs E B Moore died and was buried at Catfish Cemetery. The circuit exceeded centenary drive funds, a fine rain improved crops, prospect for June looks good, and a road improvement movement near Kirby Cross Roads is planned. A local weather prophet predicts good weather for June and melon prospects remain for home use. The editor is remembered and a thirsty season begins around July 1.
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S. W. Epps
Latta
L. M. Bauknight
L. E. Dew
Shelton Hayes
John C. Hayes
E. B. Moore
Catfish Cemetery
J. P. Hodges
Brownsville
B. H. Atkinson
Kirby’s Cross Roads
Shank’s Cross
Rural Families Visit in Sellers and Columbia
In Sellers Sunday MR M Milliken and family visited, while Mr and Mrs Robert Bass of Columbia spent the day there. Mrs Cherry Watson has not been well for weeks, and Miss Kathleen Sellers attends Columbia College this week. Oak Grove School Improver Association met at Rehan Building last Friday afternoon. Miss Kula Sellers of Dillon visited home. Miss Jessie Sith spent time in Whitesville and nearby towns Sunday. Several Watsons and Sellers attended home demonstration events at Winthrop College this week and next.
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J. C. Blake
Baby
Charlotte
J. O. Rogers
Ruby Fort Carmichael
Richmond
Johnston-Willis
France
Ora Rogers
Saluda
S. C
John Bethea
Hamer
L. K. Bethea
Martin
Robert Bass
Columbia
Sellers Sune Day
Cherry Watson
Oak Grove
Rehan
Kula Sellera
Dillon
Jessie Sith
Retta Sellers
TM. Watson
Winthrop College
Germany Can Still Say No Despite Proposals
Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau said Germany could not accept Allied terms and would await results. He argued the draft carries blunt one sided provisions and insists Germany must avoid a second class position, seeking a peace of justice instead.
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London
Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau
European Press
Berlin
Temps
Germany
Wilson
Clemenceau
Lloyd George
Clean-Up Week Commands Civic Volunteer Effort
The Civic Improvement Association leads a two week Clean-Up campaign to sweep streets, weed sidewalks, and collect scattered trash. Residents are urged to tidy the areas in front of their homes and report missed debris for wagon pickup while committees also work on depot plots, courthouse grounds, vacant lots, and the cemetery. An inspection of back yards will follow by the Chief of Police.
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Civic Improvement + Association
Court House
Joe P, Lane
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Jim Hogg
Georgia
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H. D.marley
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Hernie
Lam
Lieut. Mno
Citadel Square
Charleston
Miss Lucile Thompson
Sellers
MR. M. Milliken
Kathleen Sellers
Columbia College
Schad Lee
Clee Sete
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Rocp
Watson
Misa Elana
Deglare
Wantzau SA Hans
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