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Newspaper

The Dillon Herald

Location

Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1921

Page

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Robbery by Soldiers Ends in Capture Near Elloree

A young man riding to Sandy Run Lutheran church was nabbed by three soldiers in a stolen car near Criders Spring. He was tied, struck, and left in the woods before escaping and alerting locals. Suspects Herbert Annis, Leslie Edison, and G B Logas were arrested in Elloree amid community relief and ongoing court action.

St Matthews Sandy Run Lutheran Clearch Livingston Consious Criders Spring Hil St. Matthews Charleston Elloree Evans Ballard Sheriff Hill Herbert Annis Brockton Mass Leslie W. Edison Whitman G. B. Logas Bu- Teka Cal. Logan Nat Eb Toree

Andrews Plans Tri County Fair Heavy Prizes

Andrews June 13 preparations race ahead for the next Tri County Fair. Thousands of dollars in prizes aim to attract top farming entries. Secretary Wallace has accepted invitation to attend on October 14, with engraved silver invitation and leather cane. A 18 karat gold medal and $100 prize will honor the best unit average crop in Georgetown, Williamsburg, or Berkeley counties.

Andrews United States Secretary of Agriculture Wallace S. P. Harper W. H. Andrews Stoll Logan Fullmer Washington James D. Lee The Fair Association Secretary of Agriculture Georgetown Williamburg Berkeley County

Duncan at State Sunday School Convention in Rock Hill

Dr Duncan of Rock ABI and Dr Watson B Duncan spoke at the State Sunday School Convention held at Winthrop College Rock Hill. The Evening Herald predicted many townspeople would attend the closing session while praising Dr Duncan as a leading Southern Methodist preacher former pastor of St John’s Church. The Charlotte Observer noted the concluding address the next morning.

Watson B. Duncan Winthrop College Rock Hill Addres Wroning Herald Duncan Speeg

Columbus jailer holds son in law amid bigamy case

Whiteville June 10 Jane r J L Spivey keeps W C Dixon in jail on a bigamy charge. Dixon married Spivey's daughter after a previous Boston Tampa marriage. Dixon’s first wife is in Boston and Dixon is jailed on a $1000 bond. Dixon traveled with his second wife Miss Sadie Spivey to Tampa and Charlotte before the arrests.

Whiteville Janer J. L Spivey Mr. Spivey W. C. Dixon Dixon Sadie Spivey Tampa Florida Boston Mass Spivey Dixon No. 1 Ireland States Pia Tambe Charlotte Miss Spivey

First Bet on Race Wins £69,000 Derby Prize

Captain Alban Jones of Union Castle Steamship Co. in London wins the Calcutta Derby Sweepstake prize of 69,000 pounds in his first ever bet on horses. He did not gamble before and only bought the ticket under pressure, believing he had torn it up before discovering the winning slip hidden with other papers. He plans to keep working and travel home by bus.

Florence King George White H. Haselden Times Arrowsmith H. P. Haselden Warley Wilson George B. White Mr. Arrowsmith Burch A. H. Gasque A. M. Singletary H. A. Brunson Messrs Haselden and White Shipp London Alban Jones Union Castle Steamship Company Calcutta

Lake View County News and Local Notes

Lake View reports the community remains active with church events, recent deaths, and local moves. Ed Hill, born December 20 1855, died May 24 1921 after illness with funeral at the Baptist church led by Rev W H Simpson. Funeral attendance filled the auditorium as mourners gathered.

Reverend and Mrs Johnson Visit Emma Laura in Tennessee

Rev and Mrs D B Johnson and their daughter Emma Laura of Nashville Tennessee are visiting.

Mre D. B. Johnson Emma Laura Neshville, Tennessee

Mrs John Morris Killed In Auto Accident

Andrews June 9 A gloom fell on the town when Mrs John Morris was killed in an auto accident near Whites Bridge one mile from Georgetown. The car overturned in water and mud after locking front wheels in sand. Mrs Morris, 22, survived husband and child. Funeral and interment held at Elom Methodist church.

Morris Mortic Ouron Wos Georgetown Pal Miss Long Elom Methodist Church

Local Socials And Meetings Highlight Community News

Mrs W K Fort and Miss Lucile Bethea return from Greensboro where she graduates high school. Rev and Mrs K S Carmichael visit. plan Spartanburg move for schooling. Mr and Mrs C M St George and Miss Laura Larson wed in home ceremony by Rev J S Garner. Fork School Improvement Association met June 10 with programs and notes. Calhoun family visits. Blake family to return home with children. Military funeral of George K B McDowell draws attention. meetings begin July third Sunday with hour of worship to be announced. Hamer Lodge K of P prepares memorial services for Saturday at four.

W. E. Spivey Lakelty Methodist Church Carmichael Spartanburg Wofford College Shel Roseboro Cheraw Worth Powell Pearl Anderson Coronaco S. C Dillon Messrs L. W. Temple W. M. Ford Chas. Bullock R. W. Wise D. K. Ford J. B. Arnette W. E. Ford Stoom Ed Hill John Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Eg Hill Ife Baptist Church W.H. Simpson Larece Oretor Reepect W. K. Fort Lucile Bethea Greensboro N. C Baby Lake View Gilbert Carmiichael C. M. St. George Laura Larson Frank St. George Southport Lillian Jones Misa Sara Taylor Mise Bertha Moore Baciers Seston Rufus Poindeater Cameron Calvary George KB. McDowell J. A. Langley Hamer Lodge K. of P. No

Floydale Gossip From Floydale Area

Miss Katherine Fitzsimmons of Spartanburg visits Misses Reaves and Mary Alford. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bryant of Rowland spend Sunday with Mrs. H L Calhoun and with the Turbevilles and their baby in Greenville. Mia Ruth Berry returns from Greenville College for vacation. Sam Turbeville and daughter visit near Clemson College. Elizabeth Alford leaves for Winthrop College summer school. Mrs Bob Bethea visits sister in Robeson county. A number of Floydale folks enjoy…

Katherine Fitzsimmons Spartanburg Reaves Mary Alford Earl Bryant Rowland H. L. Calhoun W. J. Turbeville, Jr Baby Greenville Wond Taylor Lake View Mia Ruth Berry Greenville College Sam Turbeyille Little Daughter Clemson College Mesera P and Austin Hoders J. H. Stackhouse Harvey Floyd Tig G. B Rains Elizabeth Alforg Winthrop College Bob Bethea McCormick Robeson County Floydale

Town council mulls bonds for light and water upgrades

The town council discussed a possible bond issue up to 100000 for power plant upgrades, new diesel engines, a deep well, reservoir, fire pumps, water and sewer extensions, and highway work. Plans include a Ford fire truck, improved hoses, and gravel road surfacing with county help and government support.

Gerald D. Ryan Columbia Wash Marton Latte Marlboro Clio Dillor Latta Dillon Dr. Davids S County Chain Gang Qretreety Wade Stack

Bride and Grunt Party Honored by Dillon Bridge Club

Mrs Lucie Sloah Maxwell and Mrs James Gordon Halford hosted a bridal party for the Joh NRO correspondence to the Kday field Chronicle. Guests included Bridge Club members and spouses with other friends. Prizes for a rock game went to Mrs P. Corn and Walter Sawyer. Halford couple received a silver platter. The bride departed in a new auto and a furniture gift from her parents, Mr and Mrs H W Rouch, at their home shown as the party venue.

Kday Field Chronicle Lucie Sloah Maxwell Nokia Wu Tuwels James Gordon Halford Dillon Bridge Club P. Corn Walter Sawyer Halford H. W

Baptist Church Opens Revival With Dr John B White Sermon

Dr John B White of Anderson conducted the first sermon Monday afternoon at the Baptist church cornerstone revival. Afternoon and night services continue with promising outlook for a successful meeting led by a strong south wide preacher.

John B. White Anderson The Baptist Church White

Community Socials Highlight Britton’s Neck Fry

Mrs Frank Bivens from New York visits her father in the area while Miss Maybelle Meltart leaves Emporia Va after a teaching term Mrs B Fentegun of Latta visits her parents and Mr and Mrs Reaves Mary Alford hosts a gathering for guest Miss Pittsimmona with several youths in attendance

Britton Frank Bivens New York Maybelle Meltarted Emporia B. Fentegun Latta Mra J R. Reaves Misso Reaves Mary Alford Mist Pitssimmona

Walker Pleads Guilty In Dillon County Court Scene

In a Dillon term of General Sessions Court presided by Special Judge T M McDow, P D Walker of Savannah pleaded guilty to transporting intoxicating liquor after a chase ending with his arrest and a $500 fine plus a suspended year in the penitentiary for good behavior. Multiple co-defendants were also sentenced, with convictions for housebreaking, larceny, and other offenses, while some cases ended in acquittals or lesser penalties. The automobile involved remained at issue in the estate and possession matter before the court.

P. D. Walker Walker Savannah Mallory McCracken and White Dillon Bethea Cheraw Itv Charlie George Alian Buddy Boy James Austin Bethea Roosevelt Werley Harry Davis John and Bob Manning Ian Clark Hetite Ihoniie Utes Carl Parter Ebain Kone

Mierabes of Lever Play Opens at Local School

Last evening the Local Tutent opened the play Mierabes of Lever under the auspices of the American Legion Nislay at the School Auditorium. The production drew a crowded audience and kept everyone in suspense from start to finish as the cast delivered a lively performance. The event marks a highlight of the season with the show scheduled for this evening at 8 o clock.

Lever Anwriean Legion Aulitoriia

Death of W. J. Gregg in Marion

Mr W J Gregg longtime cotton man and oldest Marion native died in Marion yesterday morning aged 76. Funeral set for this afternoon in Marion with relatives traveling from Florence. Survived by widow and children W Lawrence Gregg Jr of Goldsboro Chas M Gregg of Florence Benjamin W Gregg of Marion and Mrs W W Bethea plus brothers Dr B G Gregg of Florence and Miss Lissie Gregg of Marion.

Florence W. J. Gregg BG. Gregg Chas M_ 5 Marion Gregg Greeg Sprrit Wilmington W. Lawrence Gragg, Jr Goldsboro N. C Chas M.greke Benjamin W. Gregg W. W. Bethea Love Brothers B. G. Gregg Flovenca, i Grege Comer Colorado Lissie Grege

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