Local social notes from Dillon and nearby towns
Personal mentions show residents and visitors in town, including McQueen of Clio, Miss Elfen White from Lake View, J. Salmon of Marlow, Mrs. Annié Welch of Clio, E. C. Edwards of Mullins, Jack Watson and Mrs. Graham McKinnon, H F. Duncan, Rosa Lee Lytch of Rowland, Neill Carmichael of Clio, P. A. George of Latta, Bessie Berry of Latta, Alice David, Georgia White of Columbia, S. W. Turner and Mrs. S. W. Jackson, with several trips to Marion and Dillon and various shopping and business visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Salmon
Marlow
Annié Welch
Clio
E. C. Edwards
Mullins
Rosa Lee Lytch
Rowland
Neill Carmichael
Clig
P. A. George
Latta
Iown
Bessie Berry
Alice David
J.D. Cobb
J. L. Watson
Georgia White
Columbia
8. C
Dillon
Jack Watson
List of Petit and Grand Jurors for Dillon County 1920
The June term jurors for Dillon County are listed with names of petit jurors including H M Bullock Hillsboro Clarence McLaurin Harlleesville D A Johnson Harlleesville and many others. Grand jurors drawn for General Sessions on June 14 1920 include R B Moody Hillsboro H T Hartley Kirby H. BE Parham Bethea and several more. Notes mention local residents visiting relatives and a discussion of candidates and elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
H. M. Bullock
Hillsboro
Clarence McLaurin
Harlleesville
D. A. Johnsson
C. Bass
Bethea
L. B. Alford
Manning
W. W. Parkham
M. ©. Woodle
Kirby
H. H. Bass
FR. L
Charles Gibson
R. H. Wiksins
A. J. Carmichael
Carolina
W. S. Campbell
L. L. Stephens
W. E. Bethea
Scholarship and Entrance Examinations at University of South Carolina
The University of South Carolina announces an examination for vacant scholarships and admission of new students at the county courthouse on Friday July 1. Applicants must be at least 16. Scholarships go to the highest averages, with a July 9 deadline for notices. Interested applicants should request examination blanks from President Currell by July. News item also notes a Governor Winthrop journal extract discussing 17th century wage laws and economic effects in Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of South Carolina
County Court House
Curroll
Currell
News and Courier
Winthropth
Massachusetts Coton
England
Cory
New York
Scholarships and repairs advertise for 1920 session
Scholarships and fees listed for the 1920 session with catalog details. Contact President W. B. Currell at Columbia for information. Also an auto service ad promises carbon removal from motors, satisfaction guaranteed, completed in two hours. Includes self starter pouring cars and a Lake View South Carolina address for W. M. Ford with a date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8. Currell
Columbia
City Limit Place
B. Mm
Casw L
W. M
Home ownership as civic virtue and patriotic goal
The piece argues home ownership elevates a man to a dependable, substantial citizen status, rewarding him with happiness and family security. It predicts 1919 will be a great American home-building year as patriotic urges, wartime delays, and rising materials drive a shift from renters to owners, strengthening communities and towns.
Good Use For Old Well In Western City Water Fountain
An old abandoned well in a Western city was repurposed to cool water for a public drinking fountain. The supply pipe routed from the main to the cold well pipe below the water line, cooling the drinking water before it reached the fountain spout. The setup highlights reuse of existing wells for practical municipal purposes.
Cold Water From Old Well Not Fit for Drinking
The article notes the old well water used to cool piping to drinking fountains was no longer fit for drinking. It highlights heat transfer issues at the upper pipe coil and lever operated fountain taps, with the Masonry group mentioned in passing and several garbled names.
Political Candidate Announcements for Dillon County
Several voters notices show Dillon County candidates announcing runs for Clerk of Court House of Representatives Solicitor Sheriff Coroner and Superintendent of Education subject to Democratic Party rules. Names include Sam McLaurin Earl R Ellerbe J W McKay J Monroe Spears U S Proctor B F Gasque and J S Falr. Also a help-wanted ad seeks an experienced extorman for Palmetto Cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Sam McLaurin
Dillon County
Jack O. Moody
House of Representatives
Earl R. Ellerbe
J. W. McKay
Friends of
K. S. Carmichael
Jas. W. Hamer
J. Monroe Spears
Clyde Sessions Bethea
Ss. V. Lane
U. S. Proctor
B. F. Gasque
J. S. Falr
Notice for pardon or parole hearing by John McKay
The undersigned will present a penium for pardon or parole to the State Pardon Board at its next regular meeting. John McKay. B-20-4t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Pardon Board
John McKay
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Dillon Couple
A 1914 advertisement features Mrs. Jamea Weaver reporting back pain and kidney symptoms relieved by Doan's Kidney Pills from Mercurii Drug Co. Mr. Weaver of Dillon Idaho confirms four years of effective results and urges others to try the remedy, claiming complete cure of kidney troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Doan
W A. Weaver
Main St. Dillon
Dean
Milburnon
Msgrs
Ruffatu
N. Yoanty
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wane McQueen
W. G. Lucas
Elfen White
Lake View
Mrs
Jack Watson Spen
Marion
Graham McKinnon
H F. Duncan
Wofford College
S. W Turner
Hamlet
5. W. Jackson
Weatherly Miles
Alta Vista
Margaret Melvin
E. W. Mather
J. D. Duval
Allyn Feeks
Mobile
Ala
R. M. Jackson
Chespen
A. C. Rogers
Horace Bethea
Atlanta
Will Koy
Red Springs
N. C
J. A. Moore
S. W. Jackson
Durham
N.C
Charles Haynes
Walterboro Press and Standard
M. W. Phillips
Lexington
J L Bridgers
5. C
TS. Richbourg
Henry Richbourg
Don McQueen
Dunbar
Charleston
U. S. Court
Mesers Hardy & Hardy
Washington, N. C
Liberty
Mey
Onder
Kiskensey Plant CO
Masons
Stein Annua Fishers
Thomban
Don C. Martin
Palmetto Cafe
Niphonls Bridge
W. W. Thompson
Miracle Man
The
Dilley Herald
Grove
Robinson
Pennsylvania
Valspar
Pratt & Lamberts
Clio, South Carolina
Auto Service CO
Green Flag
Peoples Bank
Hayes Bros
Lake View, S. C
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