Dr T C McSwain Dies in South America
Dr T C McSwain a well known Dillon county physician died in a South American port hospital after falling ill aboard a coastwise steamship. He had lived in South America eight years, returned to Dillon briefly, then moved back abroad to manage timber holdings. Born in Cumberland County North Carolina he came to Dillon young, married Miss McCallum, and served as US Army surgeon in the Philippines. His death is mourned by hundreds in Dillon county. Rev F W Waters notes rapid church growth and 24 baptisms in four months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. McCullum
South America
Br. T. C. McSwain
Dillon County
Wr. McSwain
Wilson
McSwain
Cumberland County
North Carolina
Dillon
Miss
Death of an infant in Capt Gibson's custody
The Dijon Herald reports the death of a child born July 30 1920 in Captain Gibsons home. Adopted August 16 1920 by Captain Gibson of the Rescue Workers. Died September 24 1820 at 3am and buried at Pleasant Grove Church cemetery at 4pm Friday. Funeral by Rev Maston Gasque at Captain Gibsons home.
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Dijon Herald
Capt. Gibson
Gibson
Pleasant Grove Church
Maston Gasque
Dillon Mill Methodist Church
Ariel
Lyhlon
S.C
Live on Rubber Tires Tour Through United States
W. L. Myers and family of three in Houston live on rubber tires in a custom built 10 by 6 foot home mounted in a car. The compact domicile features a limousine door entrance, folding bed with infant crib, clothes press, four wardrobe drawers, a three foot by five foot center aisle, refrigerator, water, hot air heat, electric fans, gas stove, folding dining table, lavatory, electric lighting, kitchen cabinet, shower bath, and other modern conveniences plus tool boxes and a compass. They expect to visit Canada on their nationwide tour.
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Houston
Texas
Myers
United States
Canada
Methodist Church Services Listed With Pastor Duncan
Sunday school led by W H Muller superintendent at Main Street Methodist Church. Preaching at 11 a m and 7 180 p m by Dr Watson B Duncan pastor. Sermon theme The Whines al the Spirits events subject The Young Man Wine Cam to Himself. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 p m.
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Main Street Methodist
Watson B. Duncan
A. A
W. H. Muller
Ming
Rockwell kinsmen tie to new French premier
Paul Rockwell former Lake View youth becomes son in law of Premier Leygues after serving with Allied forces in France. His brothers Kirvin and Paul fought in France, their mother Dr Anna Louise Rockwell of Winston Salem practices osteopathy. Rockwell later worked in Paris journalism and married Leygues’ daughter amid Clemenceau era politics.
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Paul Rockwell
Lake View
Leygues
Georges Levees
France
Dillon County
Enoch Ayers
Rockwell
Elias Ayers
Ayers
Agricultural Department
Diljon High School
Paul
Kirvin Rockwell
Kirvin
Aviaation Corps
America
Anna Louise Rockwell
Winston’ 'Salem
N. C
Mr. Rockwell
Rockwell Brothers
Paris
J Leygues
Clemenceauy
Case referred to special referee in Dillup County suit
Dillup County sues National Surety Co for about 40000 alleging shortages in the county treasurer Metonis administration. Disputed audits and improper refunds led to a U S court action in Charleston, judge Henry A M Smith referred the case to Henry Buck of Marion to take testimony and report back.
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Hernins
Dillup
National Surety Company
Henry A. M. Smith
U. S. Court
U.S. Court of Charleston
Treas
Urer
Metonis
Melnnis
Alp Hunting Company
United States
Dudge Smth
Charleston
Henry Buck
Marion
Marriage license misfire at local hardware deal in Lumberton
A Friday report from Lumberton describes a young man from the Loris area seeking a county license through Conway Hardware. Clerk Mr Taylor confirms County license, but a wary preacher scuttles plans, noting the certificate’s form does not meet required specifications for a wedding. Dire confusion follows as the couple contemplates next steps.
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Lumberton Robesonien
Loris
Taylor
Conway Hardware Company
All Have Faults Nothing Will Weigh Us Down
Fragmentary text notes faults and examinations, hinting at self reflection and distant consequences. It mentions others and a plea for knowing memory and charity, though specifics are obscured. The tone suggests a reflective piece on humanity and accountability.
Henry Ford Proposes Prewar Price Reductions Across Ford Line
Henry Ford announces a 14 to 31 percent cut in Ford Motor Company prices to prewar levels as a step toward normalizing business. He says wartime methods and inflation hinder progress and that no plant wage cuts will accompany the price reductions. The move follows signals from other auto makers that prices may fall, though many declined to comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
Ford Motor Company
Ford
Sheriff Chick Weatherly Wins Bennettsville Primary
J A Weatherly of Bennettsville Marlboro county defeated R J Patterson for sheriff by 140 votes in the primary last Tuesday. The piece recalls his nickname Chick earned for defending himself and his friends, and portrays him as a respected, courteous gentleman among allies.
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Pee Dee
J. A. Weatherly
Bennettsville
Marlboro County
R. J. Patterson
Chick
Weatherly
Straw Vote Shows Republicans Leading At Evans Pharmacy
A four year straw poll compiled by the Rexal Drug Co is displayed at Evans Pharmacy. Results so far show Cox 14675 and Harding 364 with a 266 vote margin seen as equivalent to an election win for Harding if held now. The poll has historically shifted near election day.
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Renall Co
Evans’ Pharmacy
Rexal Drug Co
United States
Cox
Harding
Revall Co
Evants’ Pharmacy
Seven Foot High Cotton Captures Anderson Farmer Attention
John H Kay of eight miles above Anderson displayed a stalk of cotton claiming it to be the hall cotton. He described a plant nearly seven feet tall with bolls very large though not abundant. Kay farms about thirty acres and asserts the unusual stalk reflects a remarkable crop.
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Anderson
John H. Kay
Kay
Collen
Ray
Purton
Amd
Corbette Testimony In Shooting Trial At Orangeburg
In a contested murder case in Orangeburg, Corbett and his wife described events surrounding a Saturday fire and a shooting after their home was approached by a car. Corbett testified he fired in self defense as three men advanced with a pistol while his wife recounted the sequence prior to the fatal volley.
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Orangeburg
Corbett
Corbet
Carlos Corbett
Wesa
Carbett
Cie
Sild
Aliy
Dillon County Fair Promises Countywide Effort and Amusements
A community note invites residents to the Dillon county fair promising horse racing amusements and top farm exhibits. Organizers urge cooperation to showcase neighbors and to prove the county can host the best fair with impressive buildings and turnout. The event is set for October 19th–23rd.
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Wwe
Dillon County
Chat UT Laat
Unis
Abso
Auction Sale Ends In Fight Between Go dwin and Matheson
A cattle stock sale at Poy Der river ended in a clash between J W Goodewin and J Matheson after the auction was won by Goowin. The sale of pasture stock and fine herds was halted. a crowd attended a large dinner before the confrontation. A church official helped separate the men and the sale ended without final bids.
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J. Matheson
Ter . Goatwin
J. W. Goodewin
Poy der
Mr. Goodwin
Dh. J. Matheson
Goatwin
J.B Mawel
J. J. Matheson
Goodwin
Mr. Matheson
Rev
T. W. McCaul
Percy B. Odom
Hamp H. Hubbard
Committee Recommends Light and Water Plant Improvements
A small crowd heard C L Wheeler present a report from a citizens committee. The panel urged retaining the plants and funding improvements not to exceed 65000 by bond issue. An expert engineer backed the plan adding engines 200 hp and 100 hp with daytime use for the smaller unit and night use for the larger. The council will order an election on the bond issue, to be ratified by General Assembly action if approved. A petition will be circulated and an election held at the earliest date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Citizens
C. L Wheeler
Liconnell
General Assembly
Hen on Rear Axle Sparks Rainy Night Ride
A Pennsylvania man names Raymond Shufler took a 25 mile ride on the rear axle of an automobile after a hen perched on the axle and rode along as rain fell. He traveled from near Boone boro to a relative’s home across the Mason and Dixon line, hearing noises from the hood before discovering the feathered passenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Relates
Shiller
Marriage of Selina Roumillat and Janes Overton Opens Wide Circle
A nuptial in Durham Lt Broad Street Bishop’s residence united Miss Selina Gertrude Roumillat and Mr. Janes B. Overton in a quiet ceremony. Rev James McElroy officiated. Attendants were Miss Bessie Roumillat and Mr. Wilham Roumillat. Afterward guests gathered at the bride’s Logan Street home for refreshments. The couple visited Asheville before settling in Dillon where Mr. Overton works in automobile parts. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mrs. B. La Roumillat. groom a native of Durham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Be Overton.
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Wuhaw Houmillat
B. L. Rouuilat
Logan Street
Misa Nebbe Yo
Mary Elizbeth Rigdon
Agricultural class forms for new year at Elias churiel
The agriculture class begins a new year with a woven body enrollment. Five are in tenth grade and six in eighth grade. The study covers farm crops soils and fertilizer. The class met this week and elected officers: President Jas Hamer Vice President Sulat Jordan Secretary J W Williamson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias Churiel
Vleeted
Jas. Hamer
Sulat Jordan
J. W Williamson
Witness accounts unfold after prison surrender
Difficult to parse fragments describe a surrender at a penitentiary following a shooting. Mc Corbett claims someone carried him to Columbia and he was taken into custody. The text references conversations with a Helspaper reporter and an apparent presence of Mr Tieave during an interview, with further uncertain remarks about witnesses and statements.
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Mc Corbett
Columbia
Tieave
Taliente
Uae
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DR. TC. McSswain
F. W. Waters
Second Baptist Church
Weans Methodist Arch
Martti Ware Saulalonly de Peseone Waaliiy Prlaneine Goorkenen
Lattaia, Sitetcorthy Ves
Suitiem
Sheriff
Chick" Weatherly
Welte
Deventer
Democratic Campagn Fund
Democratic Compaigt
Lave Rock
T. W. Berry
Jas. W. Hamer
JW. Hamerate
I. A. McCortune
L.A. Manning
J. i. Thompson
Mannie
H. A. Hasty
F. L. Bethea
J. H. Meadors
la W. Corbett
J.C Ellyn
W. F. Stanton
Corbete Claims
Witten
Mtuirthelt Way Ltd
Cape
Sale
SMO
Eest Aeuke
Jhulos
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