Talking Ghost Haunts Dunn Farm Home In Linden Area
A reported talking ghost, claimed to be the spirit of Jim Reeves, haunts L A Smith’s farm home near Linden in Harnett County. Neighbors say knocks and ghostly words occur mainly when Smith’s daughter sleeps. a search is planned over a wood-pile reputedly the murder site, with authorities guarding the residence.
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Jim Reeves
Smith Home
Nate
Miss Smith
Sir Oliver Lodge
Reeves
Farmer Recalls Havoc Wrought by Horry County Tornado
Marion May 15 A farmer R P Elliott on EB Meares plantation described a Friday afternoon tornado that shattered homes and killed a four year old adopted boy. He recounted fleeing to safety with his wife and two sons as the storm uprooted trees, wrecked houses, and scattered debris. Rescue crews aided Mrs Floyd and Mrs Sam Jones, while other families including Levi Elmett and Fletcher Causey reported damage.
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PB. Elliott
Horry County
Marion
Horryslounty
R. P.eltett
EB. M. Meares
Yar Stld
Elliott
Mr. Meare
John Floyd
John
Levi el- Mott
Fletcher Causey
Chancey
Httle Flossie Elliott
Dolite
Latta Church Case Opens in Richland County Court
Negro church leaders from across the state crowd the Richland County courthouse as Rev. H D Delaine sues Bishop Chappelle for 45000 in three counts. Plaintiffs say they heard alleged improper remarks at a Latta conference last November while Delaine was pastor at Bishopville. A witness notes the preacher sometimes preaches while another recalls a marshal vowing to act under Bishop Chappelle’s orders. The suit centers on church reputation and standing.
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Richland County Court House
H. D. Delaine
Chappelle
Latta
Bishopville
Delaine
Revival Services At First Baptist Dillon
Revival and evangelistic services are announced by Rev. W C Allen at the First Baptist Church of Dillon beginning Sunday June 12 for ten days or longer. Dr John B White, pastor of a large Anderson church, will assist and preach. White, a nationally known minister, previously led Second Baptist in Atlanta and now serves in Anderson. J B McCravy of Laurens will lead singing after recent Chicago study. Additional announcements will follow.
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W. C. Allen
First Baptist Church
Dillon
John B. Whitebuster
Anderson
S. C
White
Eryangelist
North Carolina
Second Baptist Church
Atlanta
J. B. McCravy
Laurens
McCravy
Chicago
John E. White
The
First Baptist Charch
8. C
Baptist Church
Tombstone Picture Explained by Fair Bluff Reader
A Fair Bluff reader argues the tombstone picture is a flawed stone prompting weathering and misreading. The letter dated May 9 1921 from Fairmont North Carolina notes a crack and staining, suggesting no clear meaning beyond the stated observation.
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The
Robcaonian
Fair Bluff
L. BP. Nye
Fairmont, N. C
Kissy Expert Urges Ban in Public Address
Dr. Charles E. Baker, a noted psychologist, warns American girls in an address that the so called wood night kiss ruins chances of marriage. He claims more young women lose prospective husbands due to such practices than any other cause.
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Washington
America
Charles E. Baker
Tragic Battle Wounds Reported Near Nichola
The account notes injuries from the tragedy as Dr. was out at Nichola seven miles away. Mr. Elliott closes his report by naming Francis Jones as a severely hurt wife of Liston Goodyear, a Black man living nearby. She suffered crushed legs and has been taken to Moultina hospital.
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Nichola
Elliott
Francis Jones
Liston Goodyear
Moultina
Ficer Sh Fes Cai And Booze Ficer Sh Fes Cai And Booze
Rural Policeman John McCraden and Deputy White arrested Walker and his nephew J T Walker near Latta after locating whiskey in a Walker home during an extensive pursuit from Savannah. Walker, released on bond after posting funds, faces trial in June. whiskey stored in sheriff’s vault for court. L P Britt elected chief of police at city council meeting.
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John McCraden
Walker
Savannah
J.T. Walker
L. D. Severn
Mallory
Seymour
McCracken
Seymours
Dillon
White
Nto
Latta
White I
Rethen
Bemmettaville
Cheraw R
Jude Haselden
Pit
L. P. Britt
Britt
Sheris
Bigham's Plea Denied by UF in Habeas Case
Colbie May 12 The State seeks writ of habeas corpus for Edmond C Bingham in murder of Smlley Behan at Pamplies Florida. Indicted for additional murders, court delays and territorial jurisdiction arguments dominate proceedings as defense seeks to move trial for other charges.
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Colbie
State Seniesse
Habeas Corpt
Kidnanl
Rinehard
Florence
Smlley Behan
Pamplies
Snydex Biehate
Edmond C. Bieham
Bingham
Juden Iw
Menninger
Dewna Soled
Georgetown
Fierae
Mas
Metaw
County News Notes on Local School and Preaching Events
Rev Watson preached at An tech Sunday afternoon. Mrs Sellers and daughter Kathleen will attend commencement at Celmiahte College this year. The new nerto school building nears completion on a two acre plot with modern facilities. School will close Friday June 10. Watson will deliver an address Monday. The community boasts two benches of machinery and a rising school policy with graduations and relatives visiting.
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L. Watson
Antech
Watson
J. C. Sellers
Kathleen
Annie Grace
Celmiahte College
Mra Seller
Elizabeth
Nerto
Ieteranen
Jane
Miley Heelies
Visiting guests and local gatherings noted in week
Mr C M Taylor of Morose Va visited Te and Men with Mrs CG E Twylan Miseve Anide and Ettit Jackson of Tiewland. Mrs Ira McCarjnng and Mr and Mrs A Ragern hosted guests from THD fon and Mrs aud Mr Qecar Bygone of Mulling. Sunday visit with Mr and Mrs 7.0 Hogers and Miss Maritherite Goodrear of taki View to Miss Julie Boge and Miss Marraret McDairia of Clin. The Fork School Trmngrovement Ae seciation met at the school house Friday afternoon. refreshments of jer cream and coke were served.
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Tynier
C. M. Taylor
Morose
E. Twylan
Miseve Anide
Ettit Jackson
Tiewland
NSOC
Ira McCarjnng
Mes
A. Ragern
Maritherite Goodrear
Taki View
Julie Boge
Miso Marraret McDairia
Clinsyient
Mre
Mra Colon Pearce
Fork School
Tmngrovement
Inspection of Guard Units By Gen Moore Next Week
General W W Moore will inspect the National Guard Company The Conant Artillery Company of National Guard early next week. Full enlistments are nearly complete and physical exams are underway. Recruiting Officer J G Hanagan Jr and A T agent J L Bridgers urge inquiries. Also, starting May 2nd No 82 northbound fast train will arrive at 8 52 PM instead of 9 20 PM, placing it in New York one hour earlier. No 78 Fayetteville northbound local arrives at 9 10 PM instead of 8 50 PM.
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W W. Moore
National Guard
Conant Artillery Company of
National Guard A Belue Rennin
W. W. Moore
J. L. Bridgers
New York
Fayetteville
Bridge project at Wickine Landing faces delays and costs
Fragmented report details a proposed bridge linking Wickine Landing and Florence area as part of a wider canal and roadway plan. Government and engineers debate routes and funding, with estimates fluctuating around 90000 to 940000 dollars and concerns over flood-avoidance and economic viability. Local meetings at Florence and Pal Jo leen discuss outcomes and potential sites near Wevine Landing and Mars Bluff.
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Big Te Deo
WM King
Srehubts
Mets
Monroe Jotnfon
Mare Pines
Nevhrutomintics
Cuelners
Phvencé
Venice
Wikgine
A. G L. Raistead
Dholitt
Florence County
Eitan Coun
Florence
Pal Joleen
Wibeink Landing
Nigsine Landine
Mars Bluff
Mars
Vince
Theus
Wink Lee
Dieti
Fifer Wadir
Nriv
OORT
Cottingham Named Bookkeeper at Local Tobacco Firm
The article notes the appointment of Mr. Cottingham as bookkeeper for a Winston-Salem tobacco manufacturing establishment after he graduated from Richmond Business College and earlier served as bookkeeper for a Dillon firm. It mentions family connections, including his father and brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winatow Salvin
Lawrnnedi
Cor Gnehan
Bilton Berwan
Aldermay
Cou Itige
Hani
Into HK
Cor
Tabacent Manufacturing Establehment
Method ist Church Services on Main Street Dillon
The Methodist Church on Main Street lists Dr Watson FB Duncan as pastor. Sunday School at 10 AM led by Superintendent Mr W H Muller. At 11 AM the Dillon School commencement sermon by Dr R B Stackhouse. At 2 PM Stackhouse preaches. 3:30 PM Junior Epworth League directed by Sarah Hargrove. 7 PM Senior Epworth League led by Lolia Braddy. Wednesday prayer service at 6 PM. Public invited to all services.
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Main Street Methodist Shurch
Watson FB. Duncan
W. H. Muller
Dillon Schooln
R. B. Stackhouse
At & P.M
Stackhouse
Thle
Epworth League
Sarah Hargrove
Ming Lolia Braddy
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County News
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J. G Hanagan, Jr
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Methodist Church
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