Brooks Alford Opens Broad Street Law Office
T Brooks Alford has opened a law office at 27 Broad Street and is furnishing it. He earned a law degree at the University of South Carolina and was in the class of 1914. Previously Dillon-born, he served as secretary to Congressman J W Ragsdale, then entered the consular service in 1916 with assignments including Riga and duties protecting Allied and German interests. He remained in the consular service through WWI and later observed affairs in China Korea the Scandinavian countries and the British Isles, gaining keen insight into shipping and commerce.
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Russia
Riga
Germany
Austro-Hungaria
United States
Alford
China
Korea
British Isles
Local Social Notes From County News Briefs
A string of social visits and family updates from Spartanture and surrounding towns includes Mrs. L J Fort hosting guests such as Miss Louise Mayes of Kemper, Mr. and Mrs. Carmichael and Grace Fort visiting from Rowhind, and Mr. Albert McLellan of Hamer. Other highlights include Margaret Fort and family from Greensboro visiting Mrs. L K Bethea, Mrs. Lee Jones and family visiting in Burg, and Mr. and Mrs. B Fort returning from a wedding trip to Asheville and western North Carolina. Annie Danivron of Amherst, Va, visits friends here while Mary Rogers spends time with Foster Rogers of Murton and Laurin.
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Mary Rogers
Foster Rogers
Murton
Laurin
Hall Fort wedding at home of Hall in June
Miss Carolyn Hall and Elbert W. Fort of Pork wed at the Hall home on June 15 at 4 40 pm in a decorated parlor ceremony attended by family and friends. Music by Mrs. S M Cartwright and Mrs O B Johnson accompanied by Rev C B Johnson. Bridal party wore white satin and magnolia details. Reception featured pink roses and ferns, then trip to Asheville and western North Carolina for the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Carolyn Hall
Elbert W. Fort
M. C. Hall
Mesdames Greyton
Barker
C. B. Johnson
Tila May Hall
Grace Carvel
Katherine Hall
Fort Feft
Asheville
North Carolina
Death of ILC Webster in North Carolina
ILC Webster born May 1880 in Carolla county, son of Robert Webster and Susan Hauer Webster. He spent life near his birthplace, died June 25 in Lumberton after hospital stay, in his 42nd year. Funeral at Carolina Cemetery. Married to Mollie Andrews. four children, two sons and two daughters survive. Relatives include John and Mrs Walters Castenl and Gary. sister Laura. Beloved by family and friends, prayers offered for comfort and mercy.
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Ky GC. Webster
Carolla Secon
Robert Webster
Susan Hauer Webster
Lumberton
Carolina Cemetery
Mr. Brown
Carolina Presbyterian Church
Mollie Andrews
J. R. Andrews
Chatham County
N.C
A. H. Walters
Castenl
Gary
Misa Laura
Slater
Mek
Pageland Man Jeff Turner Spotted With Friends
Jeff Turner of Pageland was seen in town Sunday accompanied by several friends. Local witnesses noted Turner’s casual appearance and a relaxed gathering near the downtown area. Police asked for no further information as no incident was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Turner
Pageland
Fall Irish potato folly and the seed failure tale
A traveling salesman recounts how a farmer tried the fall Irish potato with great optimism yet produced meager returns. An elderly Florida grower, blind in part, inspects his packed crop, loses his eyeglasses in a barrel, and later faces a harsh winter that wipes out the seed stock, forcing new seed purchases from the north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Wholesale & Distributing Company
M. A. Suubbs
JW. Edeerton
Wholesale & Distributing Company
Florida
Hoyle
Mrs Nettle Henslee Sues Atlantic Coast Line for 100000
In a Monday filing at the clerk’s office, Mrs. Nettle Henslee sues Atlantic Coast Line Rail Road for damages amounting to 100000. She was struck by a fast freight at the Cleveland street crossing while returning from high school in an automobile, sustaining injuries requiring months of hospital care and leaving her with ongoing pain. The action is backed by the fall term common pleas court.
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Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Nettle Henslee
5. C. Henslee
Cleveland Street
Mire
Hensler
DMIKI
Big Day July 19 Promises Races and Baseball Game
Dillon Wil celebrates next Monday in the fourth with a morning baseball game and afternoon horse races. At 10 20 there is a track race between McColl and Dillon, with McColl’s youth Thompson pitching at 2 pm. Thompson, a 16 year old star, has pro offers but stays local. Entries include Marguerite the trotting mare and Future Tramp. four races total three or four events planned. Banks and businesses will lose for the day.
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Dillon
McColl
McGoll
Thompson
Philadelphia
Marguerite
Join Ue National Guards Recruit Message
Enlistments open for the National Guard. Information from 2nd Lt. Chas. S. Stubbs recruiting officer. Join home company to build a crack state organization and protect the community.
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And
Brownsville Circuit Holds Third Quarterly Conference
The Brownsville circuit will conduct its third quarterly conference at Mannings Chapel in Bingham on the thirteenth. Curtis Brienkan returned from work up north for a short visit to relatives before moving to Charleston for a position with the street railway company JH. Smith and family have relocated to Aynor.
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Lake View
Curtis Brienkan
Charleston
JH. Smith
Hare
Aynor
Brownsville
Mannings Chapel
Bingham
Hayes Thorn Wedding at Hayes Country Home
Olive Hayes and Joseph Burrell Thorn Jr. wed at 3:00 PM in the Hayes residence parlor amid green and white decor with lilies and ferns. Officiants and guests, including Bettie Hayes as maid of honor, witnessed a ceremony followed by a reception. Olive, a former Coker College student and teacher, married Thorn, a Wake Forest graduate and longtime teacher in the Carolinas.
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Lohonerin
Louise Hayes
Noice
Bettie Hayes
Sistee
Olive Hayes
Heldu
Staven
Kemper's
Coker
College Ann
Thorn
Wake Forest
North
South Carolina
Local Social News Notes From Floyd County and Nearby
Flaydale Rev and Mrs G K Way of Rone visiting at Mr and Mrs HW Floyds home. Miss Lucile Mills of Floyd Co spent weekend at home in Kingstree. Miss Mamie Berry returned from visit to her mother in Minturn. Miss Bett Porter of Sumter visiting Mrs W S Floyd. Miss Laura Stafford of Latta stayed several days with Floyd family. Mr and Mrs Hy Ft Floyd Mr and Mrs K Hodges and little son spent the week. Mrs J J Stackhon Little Jack one of the twin boys of the Heaves family is seriously ill in Florence hospital. Mr and Mrs Reaves with him, Mrs J L McLaurin and daughter Jean visiting Mrs A B McBlyen in Maxton NC. Messrs H B Floyd Jr and Alton Hayes of Marion spent Sunday with kin. Miss Huth Yodyrs of Brownsville spent several days at Myrtle Beach and stopped over with Aries and Rathen Stack. Mrs Ewify Unrabo of Latta visited.
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Mamie Berry
Minturn
Bett Porter
Sumter
Floyd
Laura Stafford
Latta
Hy Ft.Floyd
K. Hodges and Tittle
J. J. Stackhon
Little Jack
H. L. Heaves
Florence Hospital
Hayes
Marion
Comet Poise-Winnecke Returns for 607 Year Visit
Historical notes describe Poise Winnecke, a periodic comet discovered by J L Pons, with a 607 year orbit and frequent returns. Encke, Tephyel I, Tempel Swift, Brothen, and De Vis are cited as other notable comets with short to long orbital periods. The piece discusses orbital dynamics, observed meteor showers, and telescope observations that mapped the comet’s path across the solar system.
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Gimberdie
Tyre
Solon J. Bailey
Observatory
Ieee
Jer Lois Pons
Pregvh
Ite
Winneck
Winnecke
Pojis-Winnecke Ae
Enoko
Pous
Teanirine
Agaly Nia
Harth
Encke
Tempel-Swift
Brotsen
de View
Poise Witterke
Local Cabin Tragedy Sparks Broad Inquiry and Deaths
A remote forest cabin incident results in multiple deaths and injuries. Police and investigators tell of a tense scene with explosions and gunfire. Witnesses describe a chaotic attack as authorities search for suspects and motives.
Wedding Ceremony Promises Joy in Florence
The couple plans a Florence ceremony after their wedding, with friends and family attending. A festive mood frames the event as both bride and groom embark on their new life together.
Missionary Society Event At Bee Dee Park
The Missionary Society of Hee Methodist Church, led by Miss DuBose, held a pleasant Tuesday afternoon gathering at Bee Dee Park. The event was enjoyed by children who were treated to ice cream and cake after the meeting.
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Missionary Society of Hee Methodist
Miss DuBose
Bee Dee Park
Wedding narrator ends in confusion and garbled vows
A fragmented wedding account shows names like Miss May Berry and Mrs Hen Evsterdiap amid unclear statements and misspelled phrases. The garbled text references brides, gowns, and attendees, with scattered names and stray details, making a coherent event hard to determine.
Wastingrat Promdant Purdivielas Aid War Finance Prati
Unclear text shows names Hoover Mellen assisting Managing Director Mevee in a War Finance matter. Mentions cotton stocks and orderly marketing as part of the credit favor or debate. Fragmentary OCR yields limited coherent facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Promdant Purdivielas
Hoover and Mellen Aid
Mevee
Ian
Lote
Heaver
Notice for Dillon Bost S erentem Club Meeting
A notice announces a club meeting at 8:30 PM on Tuesday July 6 for all members except American Legion. Doors close at 9 PM with John C. Henagan Jr Post Commander Chas E Stubbs adjutant listed.
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Heeulir
Avery
American Legion
John C. Henagan, Jr
Chas
Stubbs
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Broad Street
County News
Hall-Fort
Webster
Rkothan
Ue National Guards
Oak
Flaydale
Brether
Lawrence
Peruit
Taday
Jonely
TLE Rabn
Talend
Omar Kali
Vielil
Leroy
Cte Bey
Brrant
Rady
Florency Hospital
Minty Hayes
Moline
Paul Kerewby
Sparhit
Janel Stackhouse
Ars
K. B. Hodges
Luthe
Watson
Florence
Raine
Missy Latzlee
Heminway
May Berry
Hen TS Evsterdiap
Hurke
Mami Ark
Hien Pore
Paley
Mia Mtoe
Csinis
Benoni
Bertie
Leuk Wolf Ian Ld
Duncan
Ayer
Dillon Bost Serentem
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