Personal mentions and local notes from The Herald
Mr John Sprunt spent several days in Wilmington last week. Mrs A J C Cottingham of Concord is spending a few days here. F O Falor of The Herald force spent Sunday in Florence with family. Miss Alice David left Tuesday for Cheraw to visit Miss Mamie Jones. Wake at two Sunday morning clocks set back for daylight saving suspension. Rev Mr Chandler called to Mayenville by telegram for death of his brother, a prominent merchant, from influenza after a short illness. The Herald reports staffing and power outages hindered this issue. Paul Deaton of The Herald was in Troy, NC for his sister’s influenza death and his brother also died from the disease. Deaton remains ill at his parents’ home. his brother was the county clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Paul Deaton
The
Troy
N. C
Advice for Would-Be Flyers
The author stresses staying calm while learning to fly. Beginners often overreact after takeoff, mismanaging throttle and pitch. The key is to ease into controlled flight, steady the aircraft, and land smoothly with careful throttle and stick adjustments.
Man Falls Afoul of Sugar Ration in Dallas Hotel
A man in a Dallas hotel dining room criticized sugar rationing and wasted two rolls by breaking them and tossing crumbs on the floor. A Red Cross official intervened, requiring an apology to the waitress and a daily letter to the Dallas Council of Defense as long as he stayed in Texas. He expressed remorse, and authorities do not expect further waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
An Howe
Dullis Council of Defense
Os Jong Os
William’s Breakfast Doubt Turns to Counteract Wish
A clever youngster named William, dining with family, doubted his breakfast choice after the waiter left. He wished he could counteract that order as fashion listings from The Fashion Shop mention Hoflin Middy Suita and various coats and dresses for stout women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Hoflin
Virginia Care
da Costa
Stout
The
Fashion Shop
Dorothy Frock
Virginia Dare
the Fashion Shop
Sale Postponed of Hartsville Fertilizer Land Near Gaddys Mill
Postponement announced for the sale of Hartsville Fertilizer Co. land near Gaddy's Mill. New date to be set later by Crossland Tyson Realty and Auction Co. The notice lists multiple firms and items including suits and house furnishings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landa
Gaddy's
Hartsville Fertilizer Co
Crossland
Tyson Realty & Auction Co
Historic French castle tours and royal rooms described
A traveler details gilded panels in Catharine’s room and secret closets for poisons, the dungeon of the Cardinal of Lorraine, a hidden staircase to the royal gardens, and the throne room with paintings from Amiens. The writer notes the pope of history and vows to study French history to better understand the castle and its past.
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Library of Catharine
Cardinal of Lorraine
Duke de Guise
Kings Guards
Royal Gardens
Henry LM
Henry II
Amiens
Paria
France
Letters From France Describe War Hardship And Bond Of Home
Two letters from Dillon residents in France recount wartime losses and daily life. W Jennings Hayes writes of friends killed, longing for news from home, and wishing for letters. Lieut James F. Liles describes aviation duty, army life far from home, and adapting to French routines while noting the country’s beauty and old-world ways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Jennings Hayes
James F. Liles
G. D. Barlow
Liles
Aviation Corps
France
Dillon
Tam
States
Union
Sousin Jennings Hayes
Citation for administration of Andrew J. Cook's estate
The State of South Carolina Dillon County probate judge cites and admonishes kin creditors to appear on May 5th next after publication at 10 in the forenoon in the Court of Probate at Dillon to show cause why administration should not be granted to A Manree Mook for the estate of Andrew J. Cook. Dated October 19, 1918. Joe Cabell Davis, Judge of Probate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Cabell Davis
Dillon County
Local nurse training course offered by Cumberland General Hospital
Cumberland General Hospital Fayetteville NC offers a three year program for young women between 18 and 35 to prepare for state board exams. Information available from Superintendent of Nurses Cumberland General Hospital Fayetteville NC 10 5 61. Also includes multiple local sales notices for homes land and farm equipment with prices and contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland General Hospital
Fayetteville
North Carolina
N. C
Dillon Probate Court to Hear W. W. Bethea Admin Request
Probate Judge Joe Cabell Davis notices F. F. Miller has petitioned for letters of administration for the estate of W. W. Bethea. Kindred and creditors are admonished to appear in Dillon Probate Court on Tuesday November 5 at 11 in the forenoon to show cause why administration should not be granted.
Citation for Letters of Administration in Dillon
In the Court of Probate Dillon County Anne Doning issues a citation to J Ho Gaddy and all heirs and creditors of Arametta Gaddy deceased to appear November 4th at 11 o clock to show cause why letters of administration with will annexed should not be granted. Publication dated October 19, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Dillon
Toe Cabo Davis
J. Ho Gaddy
Arametta Gaddy
Guddy
Mon
Anne Doning
Joe Cabell Davis
Dillon County
Citration for W B Gaddy administration in Dillon
Probate Judge Wherens issues notice that J H Gaddy has applied for letters of administration on the estate of W B Gaddy. The hearing is set in the Dillon court on Monday, November ath, at 1 o clock to show cause why administration should not be granted.
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Sprunt
Wilmington
A.J. C. Cottingham
Concord Noe
F. O. Falor
Herald Force
Florence
Misa Alice David
Cheraw
Mamie Jones
C. B. Nordhoff
Atlante
Prout Woren
Parhion Shop
Estelle Berry
State of
Court of Common Pleas
McKenzie
Robertson
Edward McIver
Baker House
8. C
Latta
Methodist Episcopal Parsonage
A. H. Brown
L. Brown
B. Jordan
Estelle
East Dillon
West Dillon
L.C. Ane
L. C. Floyd
Lake View
Gaihoun
Belch
Tex
St Matthews
Iulghan
B. Rowland
N.C. C
W. H. McLellan
Rowland
N.C
E. Taylor
F. F. Miller
W. Bethea
W. W. Bethea
Jor Cabell Tavis
J. H. Gaddy
W. B. Gaddy
Therfurt
Dilton
Salt Administration
Dude
Pratt
Fia
Maid Manion
Nat Lafltes
Jenbesn
Tet Cheekor
Garioate
Ladies Fine Shoes
Irving
L. Cottingham
Franklin
Carolina Milling Co
Wade Stackhouse
Stubbs Grocery Co
M. A. Stubbs
Cleveland
Carolina Milling Company
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