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Newspaper

The Dillon Herald

Location

Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1920

Page

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Young man held on serious charge at Marion county line

Ed Kirby appeared before Magistrate Haselden on a warrant charging a grave statutory offense against a girl alleged to be under 14. Hearing revealed the act occurred near Mullins with connections to Dothan and Latta. Jurisdiction fell to Marion county. Kirby jailed and to be transferred for preliminary proceedings. The girl testified she left home with three Kirby relatives and was driven to Mullins and beyond. she stated she is 12. Mother confirmed Florida birth in 1907 and age between 12 and 14. Abduction charges against Dunk and Dudley Kirby were dropped for lack of evidence. The case hinges on rape or statutory rape under the age 14 statute. penalties are the same.

Kirby Haselden CIA Free State Magistarate Marion County Karby Magtrate Haselden Dothan Duak Dudley Kirby Dunk Dudley Bass Cross Roads Latta Ed. Kirby Mullins George Kirby Geo George Rowi Vierin Florida Tekrified Howse Oeeman Han- Hien Bouwre Deak Marion Star Winn Ammons Manning Wheeler Streets Miles Meinnis McInnis Manning Street T. W. Miles Miles Law Hue C. B Fleetwood Luther Tart Metnnis Howell Hli Jamies Gibson Millen Jjayar

Half a Crop Expected In Orangeburg County

Orangeburg records show cotton ginning underway with hot weather lifting yields. The outlook is about half a crop due to boll weevil infestation across the county, with many fields reduced by at least half and in many cases to one third. Economic strain accompanies the unsettled market.

Orangeburg Orangesburg

Methodist Chore Services Revival and Death Service

Readable fragments describe a Sunday service at Mary Street with Revival Death of the Air Prayer carved in. Mentions Mestiati t Chireh and Public cordinily vive to all srier. References Hel Muller and Propebine at 2 AM with revival choir practice and public coordination.

Mary Street Muller Buipethy Pravtion

Campaign contributions for democracy and victory ticket

A list of names and amounts donated to support the presidential ticket "Cexsure of Victory" including Dr. R. F. Darwin Co. L. Moody, B. Rowland, Roy Edwards, Dr. Halford, Tom David, Jack Hayes, A Blumberg, RL Lane, and others bearing contributions for the campaign effort. The OCR text is fragmented and values are incomplete or unclear.

R. F. Darwin Co. L. Moody B. Rowland Roy Edwards Halford Tom David Jack Hayes Blumberg RL. Lane

Smallpox epidemic feared as winter approaches

Dr. James A. Hayne warns of a coming nationwide and statewide rise in smallpox with virulence increasing in cold weather. He notes reports across the U S and several South Carolina counties, including Langley and upper Richland, and urges voluntary vaccination to prevent an epidemic. The Langley cases prompt health officials to act.

Hayne United States South Rolina James A. Hayne Christine Ed Mary Sprunt Bethea South Carolina H. Wyman Aiken Langley Health Department H. Hayden Charleston Richland County

Murder Shocks Lancaster as Woman Found Shot in Woods

Police say Charlie Montgomery confessed dragging Emma Montgomery to a wooded area near Richard Harper’s farm and shooting her. The body, identified as Emma Montgomery, was found by a boy out hunting, two or three days after the crime. Montgomery allegedly fled to continue wood hauling after the killing. The case has drawn wide local attention amid questions about the motive and witnesses.

Lancaster News Lancaster County Richard Harper Emma Montgomery E. B. Roddey Charie Montgomery Mr. Roddey Charlie Montgomery Thur Tiny Wer Montearnery Montgomery

Mayor Played Cop and Teeth Were Lost in Altercation

A town incident reports the mayor acting as police, arresting Miles Meinnis after a drunken melee that involved McInnis and a driving companion. The mayor was struck, Miles fell and fractured a collarbone, others intervened, and both Miles and Meinnis were hospitalized with possible surgery pending. Relatives sought legal action after the brawl.

Expense Recounts Filed With Clerk Of Court

Recounts of campaign expenses filed with the Clerk of the Court list multiple candidates and amounts such as Lane 80.00 and Muller 162.15, though several names appear garbled. The record reflects monetary entries for candidates including Hodges and McLaurin among others, with figures varying widely and some unclear due to OCR errors.

Lane H. M. Mouths Don. W. McKay LD. Martin W. HW. Muller OQ. Moody L. B. Hagelten Eres Clyde & Bera Save McLaurin

Fragmented garbled text from a local page segment

A distorted OCR passage recounts a noisy assortment of names, places, and actions. It mentions guides and speakers, a venue and times, and scattered references to events or individuals, but the text is largely indecipherable and offers no clear narrative or verifiable facts.

September Court Jurors Listed Across Counties

A partial roster of jurors for the September term is published listing names such as Monroe McKenzie Carmichael J T McQueen Hillsboro W McCormack Harleesville and many others across multiple towns. The long list includes numerous residents with varied occupations and locales, reflecting summons for jury service.

Monroe McKenzie Carmichael J.T. McQueen Hillsboro Dnc W. McCormack Harleesville ALM Finklea Bethea J.B. Wise Kirby L. BL Hatewell Kirby C. L. Woodle W. Rovers Millsboro GR. Hayes Harleveville Th. W. Lester Major Coleman Kirby N.C. Carmichael

Master Sales Highlight Two land tracts auctioned near Latta

The sale covered two John Bass lands divisions along the Dillon Latta road. The first tract of 615 acres went to Woods attorney for 27700 dollars. The second division near Red Springs fetched 400 dollars or more, bid by M Baevit, with the river side property near Campbell Brady.

Totes Mujday W. O H. Smith Avatier Saltte Cowan John Bass Dillon-Latta Latta Woods Atror

SECOND PRIMARY TUESDAY Voter turnout questioned by Saturday deadline

Second primary Tuesday is set with ballots ready by Saturday and poll workers from the first primary to return. Names and offices mentioned include Clyde, Moody, and others, with focus on candidates and procedural details for the upcoming election.

A. Jt Flethen Mite Banke Dillon Moody Pertos

Train Kills Young Man Near A C Depot

Nathan Stanton aged 28, of Brightsville, was fatally struck on the A L track near the A C J depot as a train ran over a bent rail. Engineer reported a gradient issue caused the derailment. Funeral held at Hubbard graveyard with family mourning the loss.

McColl Pee Lee Nathah A. L A. C.J Dane Gate Stenton Nathan Stanton Peter and Ann Stanton Brightsville Messrs Halton Charlie Luther Stanton Frank Gibson Howard Harris Joe Thompson Hubbard Brighteville

Have We Forgotten God

A religious tract condemns secular amusements and worldly pursuit, urging repentance. It laments crowds in public spaces, calls to return to Bible faith, and warns of judgment for those neglecting prayer, humility, and devotion.

Fragmentary note on fege and tai ety Hip

The readable text is fragmented with many garbled words. It mentions someone named Tammie and GANT and notes about a poth or hip to be verified. No clear event or outcome can be confirmed from the fragments.

Solar News Items From County Letters and Happenings

Savannah Ia resident Mrs M Pearson visits her mother Mrs P By lheringy near Hamer. Janie Herring, recently with S S Western Wave, is home briefly. Bethesda Oak Grove church nearly finished with painting and ready for occupancy soon. Rev C S Felder and family return to Bingham after two week vacation. Felder filled his regular appointment last Sunday. Oak Grove school work progresses but not ready for fall opening. Cotton in the district has declined but is opening fast. farmers expect about half a crop.

Oak Grove Bethesda Methodist Felder Bingham

Local social notes from Greensboro and nearby towns

Miss Coleen Bethea of Greensboro is at home. Miss Mary Edwards of Mullins visited Mrs Ruby Fort Carmichael. Eugene Marley of Columbia spent the weekend with Mrs L K Bethea. Miss Tielina Rogers tested for Buie Creek Academy and will attend school. Mr. H C Carmichael and Mrs Charlotte are visiting Mrs Anne Carmichael. Miss Ora Rogers returned from Jackson Springs. Mrs. Jane Thompson of Lake View is visiting relatives here. Mrs E G Rogers and daughters Nellie and Eva of Marion spent a few days here last week.

Fork Coleen Bethea Greensboro N. C Mary Edwards Mullins Ruby Fort Carmichael Eugene Marley Columbia L. K. Bethea Tielina Rogers Buie Creek Academy Tey H. C. Carmichael Charlonte Anne Carmichael Ora Rogers Jackson Springs Jane Thompson Lake View E. G. Rogers Nellie Eva Marion

Dillon Women Register in Local Civic Move

About 100 Dilley women registered on Tuesday per Mr Herring board member. They will vote in November general election and all Carne primaries and special elections. The register marks a civic forum with plans for upcoming political participation in spring contests.

Dilley 8. Herring Calito UIT Forum Ge

Associations Consolidate Amid Volunteer Group Reforms

A long muddled report details an association merger led by Mrs Jobi Eberernve, with a new president and officers elected unanimously. The group plans committee work on civic projects, meet weekly, and prepare activities for the autumn term, aiming to strengthen local parent teacher efforts and community engagement.

Corie Jobi Eberernve Hie Parent Flori Raew Pepe Rupert Te Siti

Also Mentioned on This Page

TPH Methodist Margaret el- Mott Bettie Bethea Hinev Democratic Club A. J. Evans G. Lucas L. C. Braddy J. Frank Thompson A. B. Welch Ino N. Hargrove F. L. Litton D. Coleman French Young C. A. Johnson McCutcheon C. Stokes . Booth Mr. Montague Catore A. P. Bethea B. F. Williams Joe Wood Dr. Easterling R. L. Lane E. T. Elitate A. B. Jordan I McLaurin J. H. McLaurin J. M. Sprunt J. R. Hateha R. L. Moody G. H. Hall W. E. Hall Charlie Saleeby J. C. Lupo Dr. S C. Henslee T. W. Hamer Jesse Evans Willie Herring J. F. Dail Eula Braddy Mary Bethea B. G. Doggett B. Fennegan B. Stoney C. Croxton J. M. Rogers Alley Braddy Fiona Betha W. Ethea Ss. W. Williams Phil Osteen Cc. Rogers Jim Hast R. C. Couch W. W. Thompson R. B. Gaddy Dewlah Braddy Sant Bethea IEET Airelane Ellon Train Louisville God Chris Wiley Glenetheiind Rene Torun Tibbey Taierey SOLAR Dillon Women Register
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