Restless day for President Wilson and rail sitrep
President Wilson endured a restless day with swelling in the groin and prostate noted but described as not serious by Rear Admiral Grayson. A consulting specialist was called, and the temp and vital signs were reported normal. Director General Walker Hines stated railroads are handling record traffic, with coal and grain movements under strain and wartime restrictions easing but capacity still lagging demand.
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Washington
Wilson
Grayson
White House
Grasson
Bulletin
H. A. Fowler
Wilwon
Annibal Grayson
Stitt
Ruer
Daily Bulletin
Congress
Walker Io
Hines
Raleigh
Norfolk Southern
Seatoart Air Line
Coa
Railroad Administration
Grain Corporaton
Chienes
Texas
Mississippi Negro Prosperity Report Contrasts Stereotypes
A Chicago led committee, including white and Black members, reports happiness and prosperity among Mississippi’s Black population. The statement details good schools and churches, improved housing, and favorable race relations, with tenants earning substantial shares of crops and some tenants becoming plantation owners worth up to 175000 dollars.
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Missiesippi
Chicago
Mississippi
Chicago Association of Commerce
Federal Bureau of Labor
Organized Labor
Mizsissippi
Evangelistic Caravan to Open in Lake View Tent
Trev John B. Andrews of Siloam Springs Arkansas general evangelist of the M BE church South assisted by Mr C P Curry a choir leader and soloist will begin evangelistic campaigns at Lake View Sunday night October 19 likely continuing two weeks. They have contacted campaigns in the South Carolina Conference and the meeting will be held in a large gospel tent to accommodate crowds invited by W Roy Phillips.
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John B. Andrews
Siloam Springs
Ark
M. BE
South
C. P. Curry
Lake View
Andrews
Curry
South Carolina
W. Roy Phillips
Subscrthe to the Dilan Herwid
A small ad offers subscription at £2 per year in advance. It lists payment terms and contact method for interested readers.
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Dilan Herwid
Seaboard Oil Burner Deal With Mexican Company
Seaboard Air Line Railway signs a five year contract with the Mexican Pon troteim Company to supply 40 percent of fuel. Plans include converting 250 engines to oil burning. Tanks to cost 250000 and 750000 to convert engines, total loaned by the oil firm. 2000000 barrels of oil to be furnished from 1919 to 1924 at 85 cents per barrel plus handling charges. Local schools list honor roll and graduating classes.
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Seiboard Aa Line Railway Company
Pontroteim Company
Fetb
All Ie
Seaboard
Tampa
Jacksonville
Oil Company
Charles_ton American
Lula Williamson suit vs Kirbys yields large verdicts
Miss Lula Williamson, a trained nurse, testified that Edward and Herbert Kirby menaced her with a pistol during an alleged December intrusion at Oliver Hyatt's home. The jury awarded Williamson $3000 against Edward and $2000 against Herbert. Edward Kirby fled after transferring his father's estate, and a death warrant was issued. In a separate case, W H Burney won $700 against W B Lundy for fire damages caused by Lundy's alleged negligence.
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Ty Ug Court of Rotumen Pleas
Lula Williams
Edward
Herbert Kirby
Jobe Kirby
Catfieh
Dothan Church
Williemeon
Oliver Hyatt
Mise Williamgon
Hyatt
Kirby Brothers
Hyatt House
Edward Kirby
Kirbys
Burney
Funeral Held For Nichols Boy Killed By Truck
The funeral of seven year old John McSween Ayers of Nichols was held at the family burying ground. The driver, Wm. Connerly, said he was hauling sand with the truck loaded over a ton when the boy ran to the vehicle and jumped aboard. The truck lurched, the boy slipped, and a wheel passed over his head, causing instantaneous death. No inquest was held as facts were clear and no blame attached to the driver.
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Mullins Enterprise
John McSween Ayers
H. L. Ayers
Nichols
Phillipa
Wm. Connerly
Weevil Sweeps Sumter County Daily Chronicle
Oct 12 report shows cotton ball weevil found on multiple farms six miles south of Sumter and near other tracts, with experts warning frost delay could worsen damage. Investigators rapid spread from south to north suggests wide infestation across the county. questions rise about first year damage and future impact on 1920 cotton.
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Sumter
Andrew Vincent
Williams
Bundy
Clemson College
Clarendon
Heart to Heart Talk With Methodists and Education
A reader calls for funds to rent a home near a women’s college for his eight children aged four to twenty, hoping supporters will pledge yearly rent aid. He asks for small donations from willing readers to secure housing near a college town. The letter blends personal plea with scattered economic notes on grain crop storage and shipping to Galveston, reflecting era concerns.
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Jax
T. Kilgo
South Carolina Conference
Betts
State Board Report On Dillon County Sept 16 1919
A terse report from the State Board of Charities and Corrections presents Dillon County details dated Sept 16 1919. G Grane Williams acts as secretary, noting incomplete records and summarizing the county’s welfare and corrective provisions.
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Oumbia
Dillon County
County News and Happenings Visit Notes from Relatives
County readers learn of visitors and church engagements as Sellers family members travel from Prescott Arizona to visit South Carolina relatives. Rev J H Graves assists pastor J Sojourner during a revival in Sellers this week. Delegates from Antioch attend the Baptist Association in Marion while local visitors stop by Methodist services and Marion gatherings.
Lake View Gossip From W Virginia Visitors And Local Updates
Mr W C Clipp of Charleston West Virginia visited Rev B T Mason and family. Gordon Flowers and W B Ford left for Charlotte to bring back cars. Mrs Neal McKinzie home from Fayetteville after hospital stay. Christine Goodyear and Besse Hayes spent weekend at home. Annie Crisp of Falkland visited sister D K Ford. B Arnett bought another car load of horses and mules. D L McCormac, High school principal, visited Mullins. Alma Goodyear visited Marion. Steve Horne, recently ill, is out again. Mildred Ford visiting out of town. J E Hudson and daughter Elsera, Berthe, Adelaide, and Charles Randolph drove from Kinston to visit Dr and Mrs R F Elvington. Master Robert Foxton Jr also visiting Kinston. McDuff Oliver’s land near town sold last Saturday, divided into lots and small farms. Pace prices were good.
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W. C. Clipp
Charleston
W. Va
B. T. Mason
Gordon Flowers
W. B. Ford
Charlotte
Neal McKinzie
Fayettevile
N. C
Christine Goodyear
Besse Hayes
Annie Crisp
Falkland
D K. Ford
B. Arnett
D. L. McCormac
Mullins
S. C
Alma Goodyear
Marion
Steve Horne
Mildred Ford
J. E. Hudson
Elsera
Berthe
Adelaide Randolph
Charles Randolph
Kinston
R. F. Elvington
Robert Fo"ton, Jr
McDuff Oliver
Neilly McGhee Dies After Long Illness
Neilly McGhee, longtime cancer of the eye sufferer, died at Columbia Hospital Monday. He was buried at Mt. Holly in Dillon Tuesday. A fund raised by friends sent him to the hospital, but treatment failed. He leaves a wife and a young daughter.
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Neilly McGhee
Columbia Hospital
Mt. Holly
Dillon
Ind
Dillon Town Ordinance Prohibits Sale of Alcoholic Tonics
City ordinance dated October 10 1919 bans sale receipt possession or purchase of tonics bitters drugs medicines or compounds containing alcohol beyond medical use with penalties up to 100 fine or 30 days hard labor. Dealers must require buyers to sign a certification restricting beverage use. Enactment approved by Mayor J H Hamer and City Clerk J B Adwarile.
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Dillon
Leeting
J. H. Hamer
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Mary M. Smith
Secon
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Miriam Watson
Kathleen Wethington
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J. D. Elliott
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Harry Hamer
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S. J. Salmon
Glenn Stackhouse
Eva Bridgers
Lettie Bransford
Pansie Edwards
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Fanny Gaddy
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UETS
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