82 Cases Scotch Treasure Found on Sullivan's Island
From the Charleston Evening Post a long tale claims children crabbing on Sullivan's Island found a partially buried box. With help they moved it free and opened it to reveal 12 quarts of Haig and Haig spirits, Brown Jug legend, tossed overboard by a ship. The beach crowds grow, hotel rates may rise, and the ferry Lawrence departs at its usual time.
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Charleston Evening Post
Edgar Allen Poe
Sullivan's Island
Haig
Lawrence
Farmers Agree to Hold Till Price Advances in Cotton
South Carolina farmers meeting in Columbia adopt a plan to hold every bale off the market until a minimum price is fixed in Montgomery next week. They form a 500000 bale export corporation, pledge to reduce the 1921 crop by one third, and impose a $500 penalty for violators. The gathering marks a decisive shift from talk to action amid broad unity and strong resolve.
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Montgomery
South Carolina
American Cotton Association
United States
L. D. Jennings
Sumter
Better to Work Than Fight Dearbon Independent
A San Pedro surrender scene prompts reflection on Pancho Villa and his men choosing labor over banditry. A follower says the last campaigns were so hard that ordinary work would be easier, suggesting Villa may wish to end his days as a rancher. If Villa and others choose peaceful work, Mexico could gain a boon from a shift away from banditry.
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Dearbon
Pancho Villa
San Pedro
de la Huerta
Villa
Mexico
Tois
Reapera
Madam Bessarabo reenacts murder scene in trunk drama
The poetess-slayer, identified as Madam Bessarabo, replays the murder of her husband the Tampico oil magnate for police in the same room where the crime occurred. She uses a lifelike dummy, mimics his voice, and fires a pistol at the dummy’s head before declaring that is how she did it.
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Madam Bessarabo
Tampico
Nancy
Bessarabo
Mme. Bessarabo
St. Lizare
Landru
Mlle Jacques
Inter
Madame Bassarabo
It Pays to Advertise in The Herald
An aging ad note highlights advertising value in The Herald. It emphasizes reach, local readership, and potential business impact for merchants and services seeking visibility in a regional paper.
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Herald
Court Term Set for Dillon September 13 1920
Notice announces the Fall Term of Court of General Sessions to convene in Dillon on Monday September 13 1920 at 10 oclock in the forenoon. Judge John C Bethea is noted with offices for related proceedings.
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Court of General Sessions
Dillon
D. C
John C. Bethea
Gockp
Kingsdale Lumber sues Carskaddon & Co and trustee in Dillon suit
State of South Carolina Dillon County court summons Kingsdale Lumber Corporation sues Carskaddon & Co and W H Cross as trustee in bankruptcy. Defendants must answer the complaint filed August 20 1920 in Dillon Court of Common Pleas. Respond by serving answer within twenty days at Marion South Carolina or plaintiff may seek relief.
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State of South Carolina
Dillon
Court of Common Pleas
Kingsdale Lumber Corporation
Carkskaddan & Co
W. H. Cross
Carskaddan & Co
Marion
South Carolina
Notice of Election in Hillsboro School District No 23
County Board of Education orders an election on September 7 to consider raising the common school levy by 3 mills. Trustees act as election managers. Only voters with property tax receipts and registration may vote. Ballots must read Yes or No. Signed by W C Moore H N Cousar R S Rogers. 26 Oct.
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South Carolina
Dillon
Hillsboro
County Board of Education
Levy
Sid Levy
Milling and seed sales notes from Dillon region
An aggregation of local notices and ads from Dillon area: Carolina Milling Co. announces plans to grind new crop wheat and promises better flour quality, urging customer orders for plain and self rising flour. Charlie Saleeby promotes grocery delivery and high price purchases. Fulgham seed oats offered, claiming rust proof, high grade seed from Sherman Texas, with a pledge to make Dillon County a home for quality seed oats and to buy next summer. Official maps of Dillon town limits by O M Page.
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Carolina Milling Co
Charlie Saleeby
Sherman Texas
Dillon County
Hemstitching and Picoting Attachments for Sewing Machines
Light's Mail Order House offers hemstitching and picoting attachments valid for all sewing machines with a 10 cent extra charge per check. Includes Birmingham Alabama address and order box. Sold as 226 acres near Yemassee priced at 15 dollars per acre with terms. Also seeking a stenographer with references, priced salary expectations. Lost items include two suits of clothes near Dillon and a Louellen setter pup near Latta South Carolina with rewards offered.
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Light's Mal Order
Birmingham
Ala
Light's
Coal Prices Fall Amid Shipping Delays and Labor Talks
Coal dealers report impending price cuts as crews from Resolute and Sham George Cushing avert shortages. A Chicago wholesale firm notes belated shipments slowed by becalmed yachts while prices drop about five dollars per ton by November. Domestic coal delivered to Dillon stood at 17 dollars and 50 cents per ton in the latest quote.
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Resolute
Sham
George Cushing
Chicago
Dillon
State's First Bale Of Cot ton Sold In Charleston
South Carolina's first bale of cotton sold Saturday in Charleston. It was sent to F W Wagoner & Co by A Rice, a Bamberg merchant. The bale brought 28 cents at auction. Wagoner & Co took it on account at 30 cents. An employment bureau advertises for a business training at our college offering positions or refunds. For details, write Draughon's Columbia, S C.
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South Carolina
Charleston
Saturda
F. W. Wagoner & Co
A. Rice
Bamberg
Cotton Exchange
Wagoner & Co
Carolina
Draughon
Columbia
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Jeet
Miss Garver
Morris Fall
L. D. Lide
S. C
A. D
Jno. C
W. C. Moore
H.N. Cousar
R. S. Rogers
Palmetto Cafe
Herald Office
Ipull
Monarch
M. E. Street
Dist
Mer
Florence
Yemassee
D. W. Thorp, Jr
Dillon Mills
Bethea
Latta
W. E. Allen
Liverpool
England
Mullins
Neal & Dixon
Neal & Dixon Bros
Malling
8. C
E. T. Elliott, Jr
THE
Latta Dry Goods Company
L. Kornblut & CO
Lake View, S. C
Cheraw
L. Kornbult, Prop
L. Kornblut
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