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Newspaper
The Dispatch News
Location
Lexington, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1920
Page
6
Citizens report personal moves as families relocate within Pelion and nearby towns. J C Rice leaves for Metter Georgia to establish residence, J C Fogle relocates to New Brookland, and others reorganize households. Bank of Pelion directors reelected including G L Taylor and D F Shumpert.
eArhs directors elected L. W. Wise president D F Shumpert vice president G L Taylor cashier and Mrs G L Taylor asst cashier A 6 percent dividend declared and 7 percent passed to surplus fund Bank in good condition capital stock increased from 10000 to 25000 Sockery Pelion Jan 12 1920.
Representative Mann forwarding guidance from Adjutant General Harris on obtaining the Mexican Border Service Medal for National Guard and Regular Army personnel who served on the Mexican border in 1916 and 1917. Applications must be on duplicate form 744 A G via the Adjutant General, with blanks enclosed. eligibility covers those under presidential orders serving on the border in 1916 1917 and in early 1917, with provisions in case of death.
The text states that the medal will not be issued to those eligible for the Mexican service badge in General Orders No 155 1917. It notes that all National Guard members from the 7th District who served on the Mexican Border may obtain application blanks by writing the Adjutant General Director to Congressman Mann Washington DC.
Chicago reports the first air mail flight at 8 29 a m with Pilot Walter J Smith delivering 400 pounds of mail and a meat package to Omaha for General Pershing’s dinner. A separate item notes Dr George L Meylan linking longevity to lack of worry and moderation in life. Also New York reports the end of the steel strike and leadership changes in the Steel Workers Union with William Z Foster resigning effective Feb 1 and James G Brown named successor.
Final discharge as administratrix of the estate of J. J. Reeder to be sought before Judge Geo B Drafts, Probate Judge, Lexington, on Tuesday February 10, 1920 at 11 oclock forenoon. All interested parties urged to appear and contest if needed.
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