Local notes show widespread visits and gatherings
A flood of short items records residents like Sam Atkinson Alec Monroe Jim Carmichael and many others traveling visiting or spending time in towns including Detroit Charlotte Dilton Fay etteville Marion Cameron Atlanta Greenville and Laurinburg. The column notes hardware and education events and a Baptist church baptism with a large crowd plus a memorial address and a friend’s health update. The closing of the Little Rock Grade School is announced for May 1 with an invitation to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher’s Association
T. W. Bethea
D A R Meeting Elects Rebecca Pickens Chapter Officers
At a Rebecca Pickens Chapter D A R meeting on Tuesday Mrs John C Bethea was elected Regent with Mrs L R Craig as Vice Regent and other officers named including Recording Secretary Mrs J B Gibson and Historian Mrs M G Bethea The retiring Regent Mrs T W Bethea received a rising vote of thanks for her leadership and service A serving refreshment committee was listed with Mrs Rogers Mrs Toler Miss McLees and the hostess
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Pickens
L. R. Craig
John C. Bethea
J.B. Gibson
P. B. Sellers
M. G. Bethea
C. L. Wheeler
A. C. Rogers
Charged With Transporting Corn Case Report
Henry Lamb, a white man, was arrested by Officers Jones and McRae on Monday for transporting. Lamb had a bottle of newly made corn on his person and could not explain its origin or source of possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lamb
White
Jones and
McRae
Lamb
Rogerses Mourn Loss of Infant Franklin Rogers
Mr and Mrs Rogers are bereaved by the death of their 18 month old son Franklin after a week of illness. The remains were taken to Fork on Tuesday afternoon and laid to rest in the family burying ground. The parents have the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
G. Rogers
S. G. Rogers
Methodist Church Services and Schedule
The Main Street Methodist Church, led by Pastor Dr. Watson B. Duncan, invites all to Sunday School at 10 A M with W H Muller as superintendent, morning service at 11 A M and evening service at 7 P M. Wednesday prayer at 4 P.M. Teachers meeting Saturday at 6 P.M. Public cordially invited. questions welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street Methodist Church
Watson B. Duncan
W.H. Muller
Delegates to Southern Baptist Convention Travel by Special Car
Delegates to the Southern Baptist Convention meeting in Washington D C departed Dillon Monday night in a special Pullman car. Names listed include Rev W C Allen and family, Rev J S Allen, Rev J A Hursey, Dr J H David, Rev A Finch, Rev W C Foster, Dr J H Martin, and others from Latta Florence Kemper McColl Kemper Johnsonville Little Rock McColl etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Baptist Convention
Washington, D. C
Dillon
W. C. Allen
Mia
T. C. Sherwood
Florence Allen
Latta
J. S. Allen
B. B. Elvington
Nichols
J. A. Hursey
Frank Hursey
Rufus Ford
Marion
J. A
McColl
R. S. Rogers
Ollie Hayes
Kemper
W. C. Foster
Foster
Bryan on the Democratic Convention and the 1916 Battle
A critical column argues that the Republican coalition risks losing power unless nominating a Progressive like Hoover or Johnson, with Bryan portrayed as a disruptive force. It questions whether the Democratic convention should allow Bryan to steer proceedings or rebuke him, reflecting sharp partisan tensions of 1916.
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18-O. P
trans-Mississippi
Hiram Johnson J
Herbert Hoover
Poindexter
Hoover
Wilson
Party
Penrose-Lodge
Kenyon-Beveridge
la Follette-Lennott- Norris
Mayor Thompson
Seatle
City Slumbolshevist
William Randolph Hearst
Sinn
Sinn Feiners of the Judge Cohalan
Jim Reed
Missouri
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Joe Bailey
Texas
Bill Bryan
Nebraska
Kidney
Henry Cabot Lodge
Coventry
Bryan as Delegate and Democratic Discord at Conventions
The writer analyzes Mr Bryan's motives and influence at Baltimore 1912 and predicts his role as a Republican ally in San Francisco. He argues Bryan sought a nomination, fed on ballots, and would sow discord in the Democratic Party, urging instant action at the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
San Francisco
Grover Cleveland
Bryan
Missouri
Jim Reed
Democratic Party
United States
Clark
Wilson
Baltimore
Washington
Goliath
Democratic Council
James Woodson Dillon Died In 1920 At Florence Infirmary
James Woodson Dillon born near Little Rock Arkansas December 27 1877 died April 16 1920 at Florence Infirmary Florence South Carolina He married Lily Naomi Sneed of Montgomery North Carolina joined the Methodist Church after marriage and remained a member He was son of Mr and Mrs W S Dillon of Little Rock He lived in North Carolina after marriage moved to Dillon South Carolina in 1917 A modest retiring man of sterling worth and strong character He avoided pomp yet won many friends Funeral attended by many lodge members and the widow and children mourn his loss
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Woodson Dillon
Little Rock
8. C
Florence
Dillon
Lily Naomi Sneed
Montgomery
North Carolina
Methodist Church
Mr. Dillon
W. S. Dillon
South Carolina
Redpath Chautauqua Opens Monday in Dilton Brown Tent
Redpath Fiye Day De Luxe Chautauqua opens Monday afternoon in a brown tent arriving in Dilton tomorrow. Notable attractions include Bohumir with his band on day three, It Pays to Advertise on night four by eight players, and Edward Keno on the final night. The program features three musical companies and three major lectures led by The Clear Light Opera Singers and William Rainey Bennett with his inspirational lecture The Man Who Can.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dilton
Bohumir
Edward Keno
Clear Light Opera Singers
William Rainey Bennett
Man
Villa Settles Down to Ways of Peace in Mexico
Juarez May 10 Francisco Villa ends days of ban ditry and menace as reports say he laid down his arms and handed his forces to General Ignacio Enriquez in Chihuahua district. Leaders of the new revolution express relief while speculation begins on Villa’s future role and possible neutrality or retirement. The note adds Dillon county salaries for college professors rising toward farmhands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juarez
Chihuahua
Mexico
Francisco Villa
United States
Villa
Ignacio Enriquez
Sonora
Thanks and notices from 1920 county items
A collection of brief notices thanks supporters after a bereavement and advertises exams and scholarships. Includes a family signoff from Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Rogers, a comment on political candidates hedging, a New York Cafe tease, and scholarship details from President Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aword
Johnson
Winthrop
Por County Court House
Him
S.C
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