County News and Happenings From Oak Grove to Fork
Regular correspondence notes Federation of Women's Clubs meeting in Fork Inet and Womvay Missionary Society events. Fore family visits, Methodist church foundation bricks arrived and funding progressing. Local farmers plan to replant cotton as stands are poor though Daterop corn looks promising. Oak Grove school to close Friday May Tid. Fork items include visits from Brook Neal residents and Southern Pines travelers. Commencement exercises set for Friday evening. public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove
Tracey
Fore
W. H. Fore
Claire Fore
Federation of Women's Clubs
Fork
Oak Grove School
Frank Berry
Orangeburg
Frank Rogers
Lake View notes include visitors and school closing
Miss Louise Culbreth of St Paul spent the weekend with Mrs I B Arnette. Mrs Lola Bracey and two children and Miss Ine visited Dillon with Mr and Mrs Jack Wat Bir J B Arnette is in Charleston this week. The Lake View High School will close May 7 with program nights at 8 oclock. Rev Housel preached at the Baptist church and a protracted meeting at Kemper closed with conversions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Culbreth
St. Paul
I. B. Arnette
Lola Bracey
Ine
Hilen White
Alma Goodyear
Dillon
Jack Wat- Bir
J. B. Arnette
Charleston
J. G. Regan
Gad
Y'S Mill
D. Leon McCormas
Marion
Lake View
Orelock
A. P. Hayes
Conway
Housell
Lexington
The
Baptist Church
Housel
Kemper Tast
Social Notes of Murrel's Inlet Visitors and Local Arrivals
Latta residents and guests are listed with names and relations visiting townsfolk or staying with relatives. Mentions include Rev J C Bailey and Mrs Gordon Vereen visiting, Miss Agnes Davis in town, Howard Bass recovering from illness, Albert Allen and children from Columbia, Emma Bass on vacation, Charley Myers and family from Little Rock, Wil Reynolds of Hillsboro visiting, Paul Allen from Montgomery, Mrs Otis Armstrong returning from Honea Path, Dal Bethea and Altle son Bil A in Atlanta, and a visitor from Rocky Mount. The Sunday school convention was well represented from across the country and Dewey Freeman seeks treatment in Florence infirmary. Irma Reduce from Chicago was in town on business. The Mrs H Edwards of Charlotte visits the Kemper closing exercises with Mrs E L Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowards
Charley Myers
Little Rock
B. H. Myers
Wil Reynolds
Hillsboro
XN. C
Paul Allen
Montgomery
Aln
Elmore Allen
Otis Armstrong
Honea Path
Mr. Dal Bethea
Altle
Bila
Atlanta
Missore Corner
Timmonsville
J. H. Graves
Duan
Rocky Mount
H.C. Dunn
Dewey Freeman
Florence Infirmary
Irma Reduce
Chicago
H. Edwards
Charlotte
Kemper
E. L. Brown
Dillon County Fair Association Elects Officers for Fair Week
Stockholders at the Dillon County Courthouse elected officers and committees to run this year’s fair set for October 19 to 21. Key posts include President A. V. Bethea and Vice Presidents McKay and Dew, with multiple committees formed for finance, ground, printing, farming, advertising, racing, and information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon County Fair Association
Dillon County
Columbia
Grouse Greater
Dillon
Melayie
Association
W. B. Stackhouse
J. B. Gibson
B. T. Eliott
R. 8. Rogers
J. H. David
A.V. Bethea
J. W. Hamer
A.b.jordah
John W. McKay
M. Olly‘or
J. D. Manning
R. J. Dew
J. ¥. Cottingham
Elerbe
J. C
J.B. Gibson
J. C. Davis
Jenks McQueen
A. V. Bethea
Rogera
HT. Billott
J. B
Amateur owners to race at track Thursday the 27th
Racing fans are promised fast heats and seven or more entries per race as local owners drive their horses in amateur events. The management aims for clean sport with a ten minute between heats and no delays. Spectators should gather at two oclock for the races to begin then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thureday
Warehouse site sought for Dillon County warehouse firm
A Dillon County warehouse and marketing corporation seeks a site on or near the railroad. Interested property owners should submit bids to a committee for review by the board of directors. Sealed bids will be requested and the board reserves the right to accept or reject all bids. Signed L Collinghans See Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon County Warehouse and Marketing Corporation
L. Collinghans
Treas
Senator Hugh McCutcheon Dies Prominent Williamsburg Leader
Senator Hugh McCutcheon longtime Williamsburg County official and Kingstree area benefactor died Friday at Ringstree after a three month illness. Born December 11, 1859, he led Indian Town Presbyterian activities for 36 years and served as state senator for Williamsburg. Survived by his widow Louisa and several siblings, he was active in local farming and business ventures including Wee Neehank and Williamsburg Live Stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh McCutcheon
Carolina
Ringstree
Nadie Christiay
Me McCutcheon
Qidsontown
Williamsburg County
James McCutcheon
Mary Jane Gilland
Indiantown Presbyterian Church
Louisa Dobbin
Clinton N. C
Indiantown
Mr. McCutcheon
Kingstres
Wee Neehank
Williamsburg Live Stock Company
Farmers’ Supply Company
Fidelity Development and Gunnery Company
J. G. McCutcheon
Thomas McCutcheon
Kingstree
J. P. Russell
Lumberton
N. C
J. F. Cooper
Fowler
Rowell Faust wedding ties Savannah and Mealla pair
Pauline Maretta Rowell of Savannah and William Winfeld Faust of Mealla were wed April 21 at Epworth Methodist Church. Rev. N. H. Williams officiated. The bridal party included Miss Rhoyden F. Vawter and Mrs. Leo W. Banks. A buffet luncheon followed. The couple plans travel and summer stays in Savannah Tybee Island Anderson Asheville and other locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Dillon
Pauline Maretta Rowell
M. A. Rowell
William Winfeld Faust
Mealla
Fla
Epworth Methodist Church
N. H. Williams
Epworth Church
Rhoyden F. Vawter
Madison
Ind
Leo W. Banks
Georgette God
J. Cade Arnett
Ivanhoe
Florida
North
Ang
Faust
Tybee Island
Anderson
D. C
Ashe Ville
N. G
Methodist Church Services Scheduled on Sunday
The Main Street Methodist Church led by Pastor Dr. Watson B. Duncan offers Sunday School at 10 A M with W L Mallery as superintendent. Morning sermon titled A Mother's Plea for Her Child and evening sermon Ques tone Concerning The Dead What Are The Dead Data. Prayer service Wednesday at 5 P M Texehere Meeting Saturday at 5 P M Public invited. Mothers Day observed Sunday with attendees asked to wear white flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street Methodist Church
Watson B. Duncan
W. HL. Mallery
Texehere
Officers capture improvised whiskey still near Latta
Officers Mamillen and Jacksny seized an improvised whiskey still on Latta premises Monday afternoon. The still, hidden under a straw pile in a smokehouse, contained about 60 gallons of beer ready for distillation and was brought before Magistrate Alle for processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Offferrs Mamillen
Jacksny
Latta
Ait Jin Coate
Wis
Ted
Alle
Harmony prevails at county Democratic Convention
The county Democratic gathering showed unity with no dissenting votes on most resolutions and a tame delegate selection to the state convention. Opening prayer by Rev W C Allen, temporary officers chosen, and permanent setup reaffirmed with Jordan as county chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Allen
A. B. Jordan
A. P. Bethea
P. L. Bethel
J. H. Manning
J. W. Hamer
E. R. Ellerbe
J. H. David
C. L. Wheeler
H. McRae
R .Hamer
L. Moore
A. V. Bethea
L. M. Rogers
L. Cottingham
T. W. Berry
Woman's Club Meets at Rogers Home
Mrs J Monroe Rogers hosted the Woman's Club gathering on Monday afternoon. Guests were welcomed at four, enjoyed a punch table, played progressive rock, and later were served black cream and cake. Pink and white decor with carnations and roses enhanced the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Monroe Rogers
Effie Ramsey
Beatrice Rogers
Rogers
Pierce Rogers
Jay
Rowland
Bluebeard of Los Angeles Confesses to Four Murders
J B Watson alias Harvey, known as the modern bluebeard, will likely spend life in San Quentin after confessing to the murder of Nina Duiney and others. District Attorney Woolwine says the plea avoids the death penalty. Officials seek the buried Doloney woman’s body and consider insanity as a possible defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluebeard
J. B. Watson
Los Angeles
Calif
San Quentin
Thomas Lee Woolwine
William H. Dorm
Watson
Harvey
Nina Duiney
Wolwine
Borneo Valley
Doloney
Bigamint
eMota
Fife
Tae Rome
James
Lucherrd
Dillon County Warehouse and Marketing Corp Organized
A Dillon County meeting organized the Dillon County Warehouse and Marketing Corporation with 20 percent paid on subscriptions. The board includes Evans, Manning, In gers, Reean, Smith, Rogers, Bethea, David, and Cottingham. Officers: Manning president, David VP, Cottingham secretary treasurer. The firm will store, grade, and settle cotton and other farm products, focusing on cotton. A county merger warehouse system may form, and a new 10,000 bale capacity warehouse will be built with modern facilities to aid farmers in obtaining the best cotton price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon County Warehouse and Marketing Corporation
W. W. Evans
T. L. Manning
Tingers
J. R. Reean
W. H. Smith
H. W- Rogers
M. V. Bethea
J. HL. David
L Cotingham
Board For Directory
J. H. David
V-Pres
L. Cuttingham
Stanton Candidate for Auditor in Marlboro County
Stanton, raised in Little Rock and long active in public service, seeks Marlboro County auditor. Former clerk of the county board, now secretary of the Marlboro Fair Association and treasurer of the Knights of Pythian, with strong local support from Dillon County friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldy L. Stanton
Little Rock
Marlboro
County Board of Commissioners
Marlboro Fair Associacy
Knights of Pythian
Dillon County
Turold Letcher Travels to New York Visit
Turold Letcher of New York spent the weekend with friends there. ee Misa Sarah Barlow spent the weekend in Bennetteville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turold Letcher
New York
Misa Sarah Barlow
Bennetteville
White Man Attacks at Sunboro Station injures man
Freeman a white man from near Smithbury struck a black man with a broken jug at Sunboro station Sunday afternoon in a drunken assault. The victim, Lonke am ox, suffered a fractured skull and serious injuries. Mr Covington and Mr Anderson helped subdue Freeman until Sheriff Sage arrested him for assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WI Freeman
Dilton
Sunboro Station
Freeman
Smithbury
Luke Covington
Dillon Motor Sales Co
Wika
Mullins
Preeman
Covington
Willie Ander #0
Rogers Motor Co
Covingto
Asault
Womanless Wedding at Daicho School Auditorium
A womanless wedding was staged Thursday night at Daicho School Auditorium with men portraying all roles. Luther C Bass and Eugene Berry led as bride and groom, while Clyde Bethea officiated. The event featured a large community cast, with supper and cake, and praise for Miss Turner and helper ladies for the success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Dal Bethea
Jack R. Watson
M. H. Cox
Fenegan
Chas
J. Allen
John C. Hayes
L. N. Hatcher
M. L. Galloway
John D. Coleman
Walker EB. Allen
W. M. Coleman
Theo Hayes
Ole Mammy
Eugene Williams
Freddie Wiliams
Charlie Powell
Rembert Hayes
Cal‘Roun Hayes
B. Homer Atkinson
John J. Allen
Jas
A. Galloway
David Manship
Clyde
Bethea
Earl Atkinson
Harry Sellere
Will J. Galloway
Marvin Hood
John Manship
M. D. Biggs
Major Coleman
Carlos George
Marion Allen
M. H. iCox
J. Burke Berry
L. F. Ellis
EB. L. Powell
Dr. W. L. Rogers
Sam Edwards
Lawrence Hayes
Marion Atkins
E. Burke Berry
L. B. Dew
Asbury Williams
LeRoy Powell
Bride
Luther C. Bass
Fred Williams
Eugene Berry
Everett Atkins
Miss Turner
Auto Crash On Main Street Injures No One
Auto accident on Main Street involved Dr. R. M. Bailey and Mr. Gregg, with Dr. Dailey’s car overturning. The collision occurred as Dr. Bailey’s front wheel mounted Mr. Gregg’s foot board and shifted to its side. Both cars were damaged but occupants escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M Bailey
Gregg
Jefferson Standard Life — Innumace
Eteret
Dr. Dailey
Greece
Westeam Laundry
Dr. Bailey
Mr. Trege
Womanless Wedding Invitation for Brambles Utley Marriage
Mr and Mrs A Word Stackhouse invite you to the marriage of their daughter Joa nna David Brambles to Brig Gen Ralph Utley on Thursday May 6 1920 at 8 39 in Floydmle About Laudarium Reception after the ceremony Adults 25 cents Children 10 cents
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Mra
Stackhouse
Joanna David Brambles
Brig
Ger. Qalph Utley
Floydmle
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Rowell
Methodist Church
Stanton
Lima
Ohio
Ohio National Guard
W. K. Fries
Ping
Albert
Wwayman
O. N. G. Company
Wil
Ward
Snyder
Lawrence Bresler
Fries
Ble
Babba
Tryhue
Roy
Amuck
Will Freeman
Daicho
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