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Newspaper

The Dillon Herald

Location

Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1919

Page

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Minturn Halloween Party and Local Society News

County news items from Herat area recount a Minturn Schoolhouse Halloween party on Friday October 31 at eight o'clock with public invitation. Note mentions of Federation of Women's Clubs attendance in Dalcho, Minturn Literary Society officers elected, and various local visits and society activities by residents including the Reedy Creek Presbyterian Endestor Society formation and Federation events. Local residents, school events, and visits to Marion and Dalcho are recorded along with community happenings.

Minturn John Hugh McCorwae Earl Alfora Marion Federation of Women's Clubs Daleho Reedy Creek Presbyterian Church Christian Endestor Society Sindar W. W. Evang Turner Baltimore Grace Stephens Lumberton D. McRae Mintura Literary Society Beir Tommie Aieswith Mark McQueen

Oak Grove school opens with listed teachers and events

Oak Grove School opened Monday October 20 with J S Fair principal Miss Clarice Fore Roxobel N C in charge of the intermediate department and Miss Margaret Simpson of Cades in charge of the primary department The school shows strong enrollment and promising prospects Miss Mamie McLees of Dillon and Prof Zeigler of Latta visited last week with Zeigler to teach agriculture to boys Each club gathering at Daleho featured Oak Grove and Daleko districts Rev Wilson Hayes traveled to Dillon for business W Hudson Fore attended the Carl is Bragington wedding at Bennettsville October 15.

Oak Grove J. 5 Federation of Women's Clubs Daleho Daleko Wilson Hayes Dillon W. Hudson Fore Carlisle

Hillsboro Social Notes and Halloween Party Night

Hillsboro society page lists Mrs Will Ayres of Jacksonville Mrs Ben Bell of Walper visitors to M D Baker home Rebecca Ayres of Dillon with G Ayres family R T Renfrew left for Hamlet for James Sanitarium treatment Autie McArthur of Rowland visiting sister E T Ayres ET Ayres and Misars Elsie Baker Gertrude McInnis attended County Federation at Daltha near Little Rock Gertrude McTanis spent weekend near Little Rock Halloween party to be held at the school house Friday evening hosted by the Improvement Association oysters served at event

Tilehinwa Robert Ladlaw Marion N. C Oneal Horry County Will Ayres Jacksonville Fla M.s. Ben Bell Walper 8. C M.D. Baker Best Rebecca Ayiés Dillon G. Ayres R. T. Renfrew Hamlet James Sanitarians Autie McArthur Rowland E. T. Ayres ET. Ayres Misars Elsie Baker Gertrude McInnis County Federation of Women’s Clubs Daltha Satur Uny Mise Gertrude McTanis Little Rock Hallowe'en Ladies of the Improvement Association

Lake View News Brief on Local Births and Drought

In Lake View, Cortez L Norman completes hospital service and receives final discharge. Neal Clarke is noted as an elder child born recently making the eleventh son in the family. The mill pond was dated last week as drought concerns rise with several households reporting water shortages.

Former Dillon Senator Buys Florence Bank Interest

Announcement to the Florence Daily Times states T J Cottingham of Lake City and associates have purchased the Ragsdale interest in the Farmers and Mechanics Bank of Florence. Capital stock will rise from 25000 to 250000, with Cottingham likely to become president and F H Darvill to become cashier.

Florence Daily Times T. J. Cottngham P. H. Daniele J. W. Rags Cottingham Florence Lake City Ragsdale Farmers and Mechanics Bank Bank Post Like

Miscellaneous shower honors Miss Rebecca Elliott bride elect

A late season social event, a miscellaneous shower for Miss Rebecca Elliott, November bride elect, featured a prettily lit parlor setting with cut flowers and yellow shade lighting. Guests greeted by Isla McKenzie and Mrs. James Sprunt, gifts received by the bride elect, and a four course luncheon followed by mint julep and punch. Two children dressed as miniature brides added to the afternoon's charm while gifts of cut glass and linen were presented.

William Murchi Zan Rebecca Ellioly Mise Isla McKenzie James Sprunt Mise Lillian Powell Craig Ugen W. W. Jones Wade Stackhouse Hosteau Elliott Misges Edith Marguerite Elliott Capers Braddy Earle ‘Bethea Albert Parker Thad Bethea Edison Mesdaniel A. C. Rogers Joe P. Lane J 5. B. Stoney W. H. Muller Mesdames Juo. C. Bethea W. C. Tolar Lillian Williams Elizabeth Staney Isla McKenzi

Locals And Visitors Share A Busy Latta Town Week

Locals and visitors frequent Latta with J D Cobb Flora Rogers and John Moore in town on business. Teachers found in the school as fifth teacher elected. new assignments for grades two through seven. Residents like Mrs Lon Lupo recover at home after surgery. A Hallowe en party is planned at Min turn schoolhouse October 31 with community turnout.

J.D. Cobb Latta

Sparks Shows to Feature World Famous Acts in Little Rock

Rev J A Langley to lead first sermon at Little Rock Baptist next Sunday at 11 AM All members urged to attend Sparks World's Famous Shows to be exhibited Bethea couple touring and returning from bridal trip to visit Mrs Georgia Bethea at their home Trainer Reed to perform with lions in steel enclosure aided by trained beasts. Sparks acts promise unprecedented thrills with elephants and other performers drawing crowds

J. A. Langley jLittle Rock Baptist Church Dilley J. Earle Bethea Georgia Bethea Jing Lewis Equatorial Africa Opee Reed Tre Immervus

Insect resembles boll weevil found by Carmichael

L L Carmichael reported an insect on a cotton boll resembling a boll weevil and sent a specimen to Clemson College for identification. Meanwhile B D Rickenbacker resigns as assistant cashier of the First National Bank set for December 1 and will open a national bank in Lake City. Palmer Bethea will succeed him.

L. L. Carmichael D. Rickenbacker First National Bank Rickenbacker Lake City Palmer Bethea

New Hardware Store Opening This December

A new hardware business, Draddy-Wheeler Hardware Store, is slated to open about December 1. The firm lists Ty C Brady Ie and W B Wheeler as members, described as energetic local entrepreneurs ready to serve the community.

Draddy-Wheeler Hardware Ty. C, Brady, Ie W. B. Wheeler New Hardware Crare Cone Coke Rogers

Riot over anti strike laws and boll weevil warning

Washington Oct 26 Timothy Shea acting president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen warned Congress that any anti strike law would not be observed. He argued such a law would provoke revolution and deprive workers of citizenship rights. He pressed for higher wages and overtime pay, insisting on a real eight hour day and a living wage as roads face high prices. In South Carolina growers confront boll weevil infestations with advice to plant pure early fruiting varieties and source seed locally to minimize crop loss.

Washington Timothy Shea Congress Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Shea Devine Railroad Wage Board Cleo College Edgefield Aiken Hampton Barnwell Beaufort Charleston Cleveland Cook Dixie Triumph Dixie South Carolina Clemson College

Braxton Weaver Marries in Quiet Dillon Ceremony

Miss Mary Welborn formerly of Williamston and H Braxton Weaver of Dillon wed at the Neeley home on Woodrow street Wednesday October 22 at 10 pm. Rev John K Goode officiated. The couple left for Florida after the ceremony and will reside at 417 Woodrow Street after December 27.

Braxton Weyer Dillon

Hebron Lands Fetch Record Auction Prices

Hebron area land near Heetran sold at public auction on Thursday. Eight acres brought $51 000 at $520 per acre and 36 acres sold for $752.50 per acre. Prices set state and likely southern records, land sold under devirion.

Lewis Hanmer Heetran Prace Dévirion

Dillon Men Sue for Land in Dillon County

J. W. and R. Moore of Dillon County filed an ejectment suit in Superior Court against William Miller of Seventy First Township seeking title to 185 acres with Miller claiming adverse possession to about 22 acres. Plaintiffs presented evidence of record title, defendant demurred, court sustained, plaintiffs appealed the ruling. Mr Nimocks and Cook & Cook represented the parties.

Fayetteville J. W Denmur Q. K. Nimocks Cook

Nungesser in Air Real Dare Devie

Paris reports Lieutenant Nungesser, second to Fonck among French aces in German planes downed, credited with 31 victories. His debut in newspaper work follows a dramatic start at a Nancy flying field where he paraded acrobatics before officers and German lines.

Paris Nungesser Nungessor

Reception for Mrs D L Moore at Moore home

A Saturday reception from four to seven at the home of Mrs E L Moore honored bride Mrs D L Moore. Guests entered through the receiving line with Mrs W Murchison and others guiding them to refreshments served by several helpers. The yellow and white decor featured chip santa

E. L. Moore D. L. Moore Drs. Frank Thompson Mis Louise Moore Mesdames E. Ta W. Murchison Marie Smith Adele Critz Mary Be— Thea Mary Elizabeth Stackhouse Margaret Wood Effie Ramsey Emile Dorothy Moore Mre Frank Thompson D. L’ Moore Lillian Earle Alexander Columbia

Colored People's Bank opens in South Carolina

The First colored bank in South Carolina announces open subscription for Workers Enterprise Bank of Bennettsville. Corporators include K J Saw Iyer C B Breesten J W Thomas G W Pegies and K uv Reese. Capital set at 50000 with 40000 already taken. This marks the first Negro bank in the state.

Elenhury Advocate Fae Thee Workers Enterprise Bank Ben Nettaville K. J. Saw Iyer C. B. Breesten J. W.thomas G W. Pegies K. Uv. Reese South Carolina

MBIA Record Pays A J Bethel Eight Thousand Dollars

Columbia Record reports Andrew J Bethel received an eight thousand dollar damage verdict against the paper from Richland County Court of Common Pleas. The paper abandoned its appeal. The suit arose from a winter story claiming Mr Bethea wore an army major’s uniform. Red Cross information listed local interest recipients. Call at Red Cross for details.

Columbia Columbia.Record Today Andrew J. Bethel Court of Common Pleas Richkland County Bethea Red Cross Isout

The Homeless Christ and Spiritual Athletics Sermons at Methodist Clarets

The Methodist Clarets at Main Street Church in Ur Wateon invite worshipers with morning Sunday School at 19 a.m. led by W H Muller, and preaching at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. by Pastor Duncan. Morning sermon on The Homeless Christ and evening on Spiritual Athletics, with a 1865 prayer service noted amid wartime price-wage context.

Main Street Methodist Church United Services Tel States Senate New York Evening Post

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