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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1919
Page
1
Knoxville battles erupted after rice riots with lynch mob fears. Major force of 1100 National Guardsmen and 200 policemen patrolled the city to disperse crowds and search Negroes. At least two whites and two Negroes killed, many wounded. Lt. James W. Parat and Lt. Wallets Payne among casualties.
Garner, newly named Night Chief, vows strict traffic law enforcement. He warns residents to park with fronts toward the sidewalk and observes speed limits or face city penalties. Mayor promises little leniency for violators.
A Ford touring car, speeding, rolled over at the Baker's Mill bridge edge Sunday night. One Creatan was killed instantly while several others were injured. The Creatans were joy riding. witnesses say the car hit heavy sand and overturned, pinning occupants beneath the body. Authorities allege Money Rum behind the crash.
Two American aviation officers patrolling the border near Laredo Texas were shot at from the Mexican side as they flew about 16 miles from Isabel Creek. Captain David B McNay was wounded in the head and Lt Johnson helped bring the plane back to American soil. An aid mission was rushed to McNay at a farmhouse.
Washington outlines a private ownership plan for railroads via regional systems under government control, with a strengthened Interstate Commerce Commission and a new Transportation Board. Key provisions include prohibiting strikes, a wages and working conditions committee, and government oversight of rates, operation, and financing.
Governor Cooper, back from the Governors conference in Salt Lake City, reports united action with President Wilson and Attorney General Palmer to curb wartime hoarding and high prices. A fair price commissioner will set regional prices, or the AG will intervene if committees fail. Prosecutions will follow for hoarding and profiteering as Europe’s food and clothing shortage looms.
A proposed act outlines a profit sharing system for employees and uses excess earnings for equipment leased to rail companies. It envisions a federal transportation board creating 20 to 35 regional railway systems, with public hearings, rate setting, and physical valuation of property. The plan tightens control over stock bonds and requires government approval for new lines while preserving some passenger rail exemptions.
Annettaville August 30 John A Pate longtime Marlboro County resident and respected citizen died around midnight He was born November 10 1849 and joined the Methodist church early in life He will be buried with Masonic honors with Clio McColl and Bennettsville lodges assisting Survived by six children Lieut McCall Pate U S N of Norfolk Va Mrs Ida McRae Bennettsville Capt D C Pate USA of Camp Gordon Ga Mrs W Peters Columbia Thomas D Pate Bennettsville and Travis Pate New York City
A. K. McLellan bought the N. A. Berry home place near Little Rock for 100000 dollars. The 362 acre plantation sold at about 287 dollars per acre. The property, noted as one of the county’s best plantations, is in high development. Possession will pass January 1.
A long quotation urges government action to raise raw material production while ensuring fair profits, warning against profiteering that harms future sales. It argues Europe’s shortage of food and fuel necessitates American credits and self denial to restore global markets and steady prices, stressing national economy and shared duty.
County residents report visits from out of town relatives and friends. Mr. Robert Webster and son Walter returned from New York and northern cities. Mrs. J A Alford of Dillon visits here. Several locals travel to Fayetteville and Hope Mills. Misses Gertrude and Emma Kate Melinis visit Dillon hosts Elizabeth Alford and Marion Easterling. Christian Endeavor members enjoyed a social at W Meinnig home.
Lake View reports a tobacco sale closing on Friday August 29 with buyers departing. A sale at Arnett's Livery Stable yielded 25 Jersey Guernsey cows averaging 125 dollars each. Post office moved to a new building across from Peoples Hardware. Local illnesses improve with Mrs. Hawkins and Mrs. Miller recoveries noted. A marriage between Jesse Floyd Jr. and Mabel Oliver occurred at Oliver home. Religious meetings and a Pleasant Grove Union meeting drew many residents with a served dinner by the ladies.
Mrs. Frank Rogers spent last week in Orangeburg with her mother Mrs Berry. Miss Colene Bethea of Greensboro is home for a few weeks vacation. Mrs Earl Trautt and baby of Tinmonsville visiting Mrs H P DuBose. Mrs W K Fort returned home from Mt Vernon Springs after a week. Lacy Rogers spent several days with his brother C E B Rogers of Greensboro. Misses Lottie and Gertrude Smoak returned to their home near Spartanburg. Mr and Mrs John Bethea and children of Hainer spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs L K Bethea. Mr and Mrs Jonathan Lewis returned Monday after a few weeks at Moores Springs. Miss Mamie Bryant of Lake View is guest of Mrs Gurney Hayes. Miss Ora Rogers returned home from a month with friends at Clio. Mr John C Godbold of Tallahassee visited his uncle Jno C Sellers last week. Mr and Mrs B B Sellers spending time at Rocky River Springs. Miss Lanter Watson, in Florence hospital for two weeks, expected home Tuesday. Mr J B Oliver recently sold his farm near Marietta for a handsome return. He and his family plan to move to Sellers soon. Misses Avie and Leila Sellers, who have been working at W fon, are spending their vacation at home. Air J Le Metis painted his house and added a sleeping porch. He is one of the greatest homes in the area.
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