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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1921
Page
1
In a Brownsville letter to The State the writer urges farmers to unite for political reform, criticizing lawyers as governors and legislators. He argues the state’s troubles stem from lawyer-dominated governance and vows to mobilize farmers to push for change in the upcoming year.
In a letter from Cheraw and local meetings, Dillon Bennettsville and Marlboro leaders push a road plan to run north to the North Carolina line, opposing a Darlington Florence path. Mayor Crosland laments lack of local interest and urges actionable support to secure the highway, linking Bennettsville Dunbar and Dillon. A DillonRowland Cheraw meeting failed to produce follow up.
Miss Ieitzabert Setlers married Mr May ivan wert on September 14 in Mariur North Carolina. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Bk Crosby. The bride is the daughter of Mrs Fay Tne Selfere. groom is son of Mr Shepard Olivet of Marine, North Carolina. They planned a short honeymoon to Gelunilitie. upon return they will reside near Marietta, N C. Mrs J Sellers and daughters Leila Kathleen left Wednesday for Washington to spend winter. Kathleen will attend city schools. Reverend Crosby and Mr B J Sellers with Miss Celeste Nelle Sellers and Miss Eva Crosby left for Columbia. they attended Columbia College opening exercises. daughters matriculated for the session. Mr D BR Oliver moved into the old Sellers home. Mr and Mrs J W Harris moved into the house formerly occupied by Mr Oliver. Mr and Mrs J H Patrick spent Sunday in Conway. Miss Love Bitch returned to Oriental North Carolina.
Sunday school will be observed next Sunday September 25 with primary and junior pupils delivering the program. Service begins at 10 oclock. All the public is invited. Auditors Allen and Watson attend state meeting in Columbia and Watson contributes to the welcome address. A political appeal urges South Carolina farmers to unite to save the state from strife and lawyer politicians.
Miss Lucile Bethea visits Greensboro with sister Mrs. C. E. Rogers. Willie and Sadie Moore return to Coker College. Mrs. Clarice Edgeworth of HemingWay visits sister Mrs N. B. Calhoun. Thelma Rogers and Carrie Tart depart for Columbia College. Hubert Welch C. E. Taylor spend weekend at Sumter home. Maxey Adams and little son visit Mrs. A Owens in Dillon. Eugene Carmichael Carroll Braswell and Burt Roberte go to Wofford College. Carrie Lewin returns from Southport accompanied by her mother Mrs. Bensel for time with relatives.
The article details a church building project with donations from members and families. It notes the dedication plans, the heating installation funded by E R McEachern, and memorial gifts from Mrs St A Chandler, Rev W B S Chandler, and the Sprunt family. Community leaders urged Presbyterians to support a new church house with subscriptions from local donors.
Fragmented OCR text describes a grand jury proceeding and inquest related to a goat, with garbled names and places. Mentions a site, royal ties, and a potential palace reference. The fragmentary wording impedes clear facts or outcomes.
Mr. 3 M Tolar longtime Dillon resident and carpenter died suddenly at age 64. Survived by his wife and five children, he was a respected tradesman with steady work. Interment followed Wednesday at Pleasant Grove with services led by Dr Duncan and the local Odd Fellows who organized funeral arrangements.
A balloon event near Fayetteville drew spectators as a man dangled from ropes and later a parachute rescue ended safely. Another report notes a daily Conway Marion bus line improving connections and prompting railroad interest in extending service toward Aynor, Marion, or Mullins.
Fire broke out Sunday afternoon on Broad Street in Bennettsville in front of the courthouse. The Maxwell car owned by J. B. Maxwell, a known lumberman, caught fire but was soon controlled with chemicals before serious damage occurred. The incident followed a period of nearby arson reports in the town.
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