Wilson declares no peace with Kaiser as war continues
President Wilson rejects German peace terms and vows no armistice while atrocities persist. Secretary Lansing delivers the note to the Swiss intermediary as allied and U S officials press for unconditional surrender or revolution in Germany. In Minnesota Moose Lake fire victims number beyond 500 dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Germany
United States
White House
Tumulty
Senate
State Department
Lodge
Lansing
France
Alsane-Loraine
Gurnan
Wileon Ageurding
Aiden Nen
Autorradie
Moose Lake
Minn
Minnesota
Wisconsin
No Man's Land
Kettle River
Adjt
Rhinon
Rheinon
Andj Ak
Mone
Café Lake
Record breaking land prices near Little Rock in Dillon county
Mr L Cottingham bid 250 per acre for the R Stackhouse home place of 10 acres near Little Rock, total 40000 dollars. The land is described as highly valuable with most acres in good condition. Nearby R L Lane place east of Dilton, about 175 acres, sold by United States Land Co for just over 13000 dollars, divided into 76 acres upland and Pee Swamp sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon County
L. Cottingham
R. Stackhouse
Little Rock
Mr. Cottingham
Stackhouse
R. L. Lane
Dilton
United States Land Co
Miller's certificate returns in effect amid price notes
A fragmented public notice condemns ADM profits and urges proper pricing in dairy goods, warning merchants against excessive margins. The item references Miller's certificate, government support changes, and appeals to readers to report violations while naming Joe Cabell, Davis County P and D Administrator.
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Chaliee
Wicewiews
Demart
Makhingy Wis
Minsk
Diller Herald
Joe Cabell
Davis
Johnson of Floydate Wied remembered as veteran and friend
Mr HG Johnson, a Confederate soldier and long time resident of Floydate, died aged 73. He was a well known figure in the community and will be missed as a friend and neighbor.
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HG. Johnson
Floydate Wied
Urged Cooperation to Fight Influenza Epidemic
Dillon and Dillon county face a grave influenza outbreak with high mortality. Health officials urge public compliance with protective rules, masks, fresh air, and rapid conduct of necessary cemetery and nursing care while avoiding the sick. Citizens must act as their own physicians and help those afflicted.
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Dillon
Dillon County
Ikely
Board of Health
Hed Cromhead
James A Saleeby dies after influenza in Florence
James A Saleeby died last night at his North Harlee Street home from pneumonia following an influenza illness. He was 26, born in Mt Lebanon Syria, lived in South Carolina seven years, and served from Camp Wadsworth where he held sergeant rank. Funeral at Mount Hoe Cemetery conducted by Dr. F. H. Martin. He belonged to Greek church and Barkea Class of First Baptist Sunday school. He left a mercantile business and came home on furlough from army. He was highly regarded by his regiment’s officers.
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Florence
Janes A. Saleeby
North Harlee Street
Mount Hoe
F. H. Martin
Barkea
J. Saleeby
Mt. Lebanon
Saleeby
Wadsworth
Saleby
Arn
Zedan Salesby
Dilly Raleby
Hudin
Arenes
War talk and hoax tale at the bar ends in December
A chaotic scene at the bar includes a December date, a mock fortune teller claiming Kaiser suicide on November 25 and a later declaration of peace. The crowd confronts Wilson supporters and recounts a penny inventory as a bizarre backdrop to the tale.
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Mueley
Ile Wifernuinon
Wilsons
Wilson
Captain Otis M Page Promoted to Major
Capt Otis M Page of the U S Army Engineers has received his commission as Major Page entered service as a 1st Lieutenant last year and was made Captain in June He was selected by the War Department for special fitness to lead replacement work and has trained engineer troops for foreign service He is a Clemson College civil engineering graduate who worked on County engineering projects and in Panama for the Government He now serves with the engineers at Camp Forresta
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis M. Page
Page
War Department
Clemson College
Panama
Battalion of Engineers
Camp Forresta
Trustee's Sale Notice for Dillon County Property
Trustee announces sale of tract of land in Dillon County described in the deed of trust dated October 7 in favor of Mary Greenwood et al. The sale will occur at the courthouse door in Dillon on the next Monday in November during regular hours. Bidder registration and payment instructions follow with reference to Liberty Loan bond payments due by October 19 to enable sale preparations.
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Mary Greenwood
Martha Stanton
Bettie Morris
Frank Berry
Dillon
Weber
Ewe
Jordan
Influenza Toll Rising in Dillon Area as Deaths Mount
English county reports about 600 flu cases within four miles of Dillon. City, Red Cross mobilize to curb spread while nurses work around the clock. Local deaths include Blanton, Cook, Bethea, Huging, Mrs Smith, and several colored residents. broader area losses touch Oliver George’s wife and McColl connections.
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Dillon
Red Cross
Moore
Hnd
Dentin
Blanton
Andrew Cook
Mill Village
Mr. Cook
Walter Bethea
John Bien Place
Tom Huging
Little Rock
Hugging
W. J. Adams
Adamsville
McColl
Coon” Miller
Miller
Red Cross appoints jallet commit fees in influenza fight
The Red Cross names a Central Relief Station committee for influenza relief. Members listed include Mixy Muth Hen, Tome Wat Chalnen, Mrs. L. Braddy, Mrs. dobu Berea, and others. Open from 9 a m to 1 p m with local volunteers and various named helpers assisting relief efforts.
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Red Cross
Mixy Muth
Tome Wat Chalnen
Lraddy
Dobu
Berea
AL. Wheelie
Meadaha
Hargrove
Davenport County Auction Notice in South Oy Ona
Public sale of land in Dien, Cain tyoaf Olllnn, by Master A H Jordan for Dillon Co. on the Qed day of November. Terms: cash, purchaser pays papers and revenue stamps. If bids fail to comply, land will be resold on a subsequent sale day at risk of former purchaser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Xapeceut
South Oyona
TM Murrin
Helene Uum Herp
A. H. Jordan
Dillon Co
County News and Happenings in the influenza era
A local roundup notes visitors from Southport and Colum bu College, college students at home due to the flu epidemic, and Mrs Fort hosting relatives. The Brownsville circuit quarterly conference was postponed to October 25 and the school opening here was called off amid several influenza cases, though none serious.
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Caisson
Southport
N. C
T. W. Caruchael
Grace
W. K Fort
Coleen Bethea
Kate Cale Noun
Bessie McQueen
Columbu College
Plora Rogers
Coker College
U. B. Port
Wallace
Oak Grove
Brownsville
Hook
Boxes for Soldiers Christmas Mail Rules Announced
Washington outlines box size weight and content limits for holiday gifts to American troops overseas. Each man receives a single label and packs must be inspected by Red Cross at designated stations. Shipments to Hoboken cover postal rates. WW2 era directive targets 3,000,900 men in France and a package per man.
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Washington
War Department
American Red Cross
Navy
United States
Nemlinbort
Beltore
Elise
Ardetes
Posta auTieriies
HNC
Red Cross
Settlemient
Hoboken
N. J
France
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Kaiser
Thin Big Forest
J. Cottingham
Johnson
James A. Saleeby
Gydsry
Wats
Liberty
First National Bank
Red Cram
Reller
Masteids Sale
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