Personal mentions and influenza news from Dillon
Ino Carmichael of Asheville and F Falor of Florence visit Dillon while Red Carmichael of the Aviation unit near New Orleans is home briefly. R L Ivey of Rowland visits. 26 class one men called to amp Jackson on the 23rd. Health officials report influenza spreading in rural districts with two more deaths among the colored population. Open windows for fresh air and wear gauze masks in sick rooms. James Me A Campbell, son of KR Campbell of Hamer, missing after torpedoing of an American transport. Campbell enlisted in Charleston last spring and had recently returned home on furlough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Me.“A. Campbell
Co. KR. Campbell
Hamer
Atlantic
Campbell
Navy
Charles
Gouth
Dillon
Rope replaces firing squad in northern Mexico
In Chihuahua City on October 8 1918 General Francisco Murguia orders condemned men executed by rope to conserve ammunition. Reports say hundreds of bodies hung from telegraph poles after bandit actions and Villa attacks prompted mass executions. A paymaster’s suicide by hanging and a public land sale notice from Dillon County conclude the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chihuahua City
Mexico
Francisco Murguia
Murguiag
Villa
Murgula
Almeda
Dodging the Flu Advice from The New York Tribune
A humorous anti influenza exhortation lists steps to avoid catching flu by limiting travel and contact and following strict habits. It warns against socializing and urges rest. The piece notes German soldiers may have pay doubled, claiming cost is offset by reduced headcount since 1914.
Master's Sale Decree in Dillon Court
State of South Carolina Dillon County court proceeding under a decretal order signed by Judge Edward Melver. Hearing held September 18, 1918, in the case A D Mackenzie plaintiff versus C C Robertson et al defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Robertson
Court House
Dillon
8. C
Latta
BE. L. Brown
Methodist Episcopal Parsonage
A. H. Brown
E. L. Brown
B. Jordan
Dillon County
State of
South Carolina
Court of Common Pleas
A. D. McKenzie
Notice of guardianship for Dillon County minors
State of South Carolina Dillon County notice of guardianship petition for Herbert Kirby Eugene Kirby Dudley Kirby Dessie Kirby and John C Kirby minors lacking guardian. Sellers Moore attorneys move for appointment of public guardian J C Davis Probate Judge Dillon County per statute. 10-17-21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Dillon
Herbert Kirby
Eugene Kirby
Dudley Kirby
Dessie Kirby
John C. Kirby
Ed Kirby
Court of Common Pleas
J. C. Davis
Sellers & Moore
Cumberland General Hospital nurse training offered in Fayetteville NC
Cumberland General Hospital in Fayetteville NC lists a three year program for young women aged eighteen to thirty five, combining practical and theoretical work to prepare for state board exams. For details contact Superintendent of Nurses, Cumberland General Hospital, Fayetteville NC. Also included are items advertising real estate, a Ford Touring Car, a Calhoun County plantation for sale with land and equipment, clerical help wanted, and agricultural seed oats for sale. The notices reflect typical small town business locals and classifieds from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland General Hospital
Fayetteville
North Carolina
Yetteville
N. C
Notice to Open City Tax Book for Collection
Notice from City Treasurer B A Bedendaugh that the city tax book will be opened in the treasurer’s office on October 15 for tax collection and remain open until November 15 without penalty. Afterward a 5 percent penalty begins and on January 1, 1919 a 10 percent penalty applies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Bedendaugh
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ino. Carmichael
Asheville, N
F. ©. Falor
Florence
The
Herald
A. J. C. Cottingham
Conword
Red Carmichael
New Orleans
R. L. Ivey of
Rowland
Amp Jackson
Red Cross Headquarters
Penend
Seaboard
Hamlet
New York Tribune
R. Crusece
East
West Dillon
S. C
Floyd
Lake View
D. C
Calhoun County
Wallen
P. Q
St Matthews
F. C. B. Rowland
N.C. C
W. H. McLellan
Bruggists
W. Grove
Irving
Ladie S
Coottingham
Franklin
L. Cottingham
Cotert Carolina
Grove
Morris Fall Department Store
Fred Serge
Crea
Vet In
Black
Ity
Workman
Price
Kool Jersey
Charmeuse
Serge
Georgette and
Silk
Coats
Silvertone Coats
Kersey
Ural
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