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The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1919-05-22
Appeals to Farmers to
Hold Their Cotton

Columbia, May 19-Commissioner
of Agriculture Harris has issued a
statement in which he appeals to the
farmers not to sell their cotton. Mr..
Harris has attended the great cot
there saw put into motion the final
organization for the great cotton fl
nancing corporation which he has
been dreaming of for many years.
when l first began to talk of a
IS, 100000 corporation said Mr..
Harris, 1.-The people seemed to think
that l was out of ny head. But now
we see not a $5,O0O,0OO but $780,
100000 corporation being started,
and it will be made a success. There
is no doubt about it and want to
see the South Carolina farmers do
their part.
while we were in New Orleans
cotton advanced cents a pound.
spots selling for 8 cents, There will
be a decline to follow this. That is
the way the bears work their tricks,
for they know that farmers do not
sell on a rising market; but any de-
clines will be merely temporary. Be-
fore the first of July cotton will go
to 35 cents if the farmers will just
hold on to what they have"
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1919-05-22
Miss Venable Visits Dillon.


Woman's Division of the Thrift
Campaign, Mrs Mary S. Venable, who
visited Dillon on Monday was pleas
ed to meet with hearty cooperation
from the Dillon County School In
provement Association, Civic I'm
provement Association and Avon Club
Woman's Club. Mrs Venable says:
This is the first time that the
worth of womens club has been
recognized as an American asset and
1 am sure the result will astonish
the public when the patriotic women
show their economic value in dollars
saved.' Each womans club in South
Carolina is asked to appoint a COM
mittee to look after Thrift work and
the delightful program offered by the
government is optional. Social clubs
will not adopt it of course.
The Federal Government through
the Treasury Department is seeking
in the 1919 War Savings Campaign
to promote permanent habits of saw
ing and investment, and TO lay well
the foundations of peace time pros
perity. 1t proposes to convert the
American people into nation OF sane
savers, wise spenders and intelligent
investors, The means that will be
used is thorough-going education
al campaign teaching the value OF
saving Systematically and of invest
ing in safe securities, the safest OF
which is War Savings Stamps offer
ed by the government itself.
The War Savings Campaignt there
fore is distinctly forward looking
movement. 1t foresees a people hap
py and prosperous, enjoying the pur,
suits of a permanent peace; a nation
of good citizens, who are owners OF
Government securities and therefore
in financial partnership with the
Government. 1t foresees also a broth
erhood of finance, made up of men
and women saving in little things
and investing in Government secur-
tiles with the consciousness that they
are making possible the growth oi
home industries and the expensi0r
of foreign business.
The reethod adopted by. the Gov.
ernment for reaching all the people
with its plan of systematic saving and
investing is the War Savings Society.
These societies are to be formed in
schools. factories, offices, clubs, and
wherever people are together in ma
tural groups and meet at regular in
tervals. This work in the Fifth Fed
eral Reserve District is directly un-
der the supervision of the War Loan
Organization, which has headquarters
at Richmond, Va, and which Is un'
der the immediate direction or tne
Federal Reserve Bank Of Richmond
The movement is therefore being
conducted in all the states of the Dis
trict, namely, Virginia, West Virginia
Maryland, District of Columbia, and
North and South Carolina.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1919-05-22
The Rebecca Pickens Chapter.

The Rebecca Pickens Chapter, D.
A. R. met Tuesday the 18th with
Mrs. c. R. Taber. Most Of the town
members were present and the meet
ing was interesting as the May meet
ling means the annual election of Of
ficers: Officers are only eligible
for election the first year with the
exception of Historian who has this
position permanently, 80 there is
some change in the executive commit
tee for 1919-1929
The following were elected: Re-
gent, Mrs. Tristrum w. Bethea; vice
Regent, Mrs. John Crawford Bethea;
Recording Secretary. Mrs. James
Breeder Gibson; Corresponding Sec
retary, Miss Winnie Jackson; Regis
trar, Mrs. A. Coke Rogers; Treasurer,
Mrs. Charles L. Wheeler; Historian
Mrs. Marietta Georgia Bethea. The
officers gave their annual report. The
Regents report showed splendid
work done and the splendid co-opera-
tion of the members.
Mrs. Taber, retiring Recording
Secretary gave an outline of war work
done, donations of the chapter to Red
Cross, Tamassee and Georgetown
schools, and other ways in which the
Chapter flourished in the last two
years under the Regency Of Mrs
Gibson and Mrs. Bethea.
Miss Elliott, retiring treasurer,
had splendid financial report. Miss
Mary Hunter McLees, retiring cor
responding secretary, stated f!.at the
business has gotten most too large
for her, which is an evidence Of
progress.
Mrs. Wheeler, retiring Registrar.
had splendid report.
The Historian, Mrs. NJ. G. Bethea,
has a number of well written papers
from members and also one of the
German Helmets from the Woman's
Victory Loan Committee for especial
ly good work from different mem
bers.
Mrs. A. B. Jordan, Mrs. w. C. Allen,
Mrs. T. L. Manning and Mrs. Paul
Phillips were unanimously elected
members by the chapter.
This closed the business. A
contest was held making words from
Woodrow Wilson" in honor of the
18th (his lucky number) in l3
months This, when completed, Mrs.
Wheeler of the entertainment Com
mittee announced Miss McLees the
lucky one and said the prize would
be a speech on Wilson. This prize
Miss McLees, presented to the honor
guest, Mrs. Marion H. Maner of Co
lumbia
Mrs. Wheeler, Mrs. Rogers, Misses
Mary Murchison, Beth Rickenbaker
and Beatrice Rogers served cream
and cake and gave small bouquets
of red and white roses tied with blue
roses were used for decorations and
a large basket of wild flowers from
Marion county.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1919-05-22

terry which time alone can solve.
1t was a daring undertaking and
if Hawker and Grieve had been sue
cessful they would have occupied a
place in history along with Columbus
and other immortals.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1919-05-22
NOTICE.

All ladies who have any Red Cross
refugee garments on hand are re-
quested to send them to the Red
Cross room by Friday tomorrow
afternoon.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1919-05-22

Hargrove and other names coming
later are on our list. So many thanks
to all.
(Mrs. c. R. Ruth Taber,
County Chairman Womens Commit
tee Victory Loan.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1919-05-22

The Woman's Missionary Society
which was postponed from last Fri
day will meet tomorrow afternoon
at $3.50 at the Baptist church.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-17
HIGH SCHOOL CADETS
CO TO TAMPA
ON WEDNESDAY,

The High School Cadets have been
invited by the management Of the
South Florida Fair to attend Saturday
and take part in the parade to be
held on that day. Capt. Jones states
that between 125 and 1870 have their
uniforms and are drilled to that
point Of perfection which would make
a splendid showing and reflect great
credit upon Lakeland and the schools
Of this city. It is his desire that
they attend the Fair on that day and
participate in the parade. ard this
afternoon and tomorrow a petition
will be passed among the business
men to secure funds for the trip.
Some Of the boys are, of course fully
able to pay their swn way. while a
good many are not. 1t is to secure
transportation for all that the sub
scription will be taken.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-17

There were number of additions
in the Brooks White meeting at the
First Christian church yesterday. The
revival started on its second week
with every promise of increasing In
terest and success for the coming
week. A number of people fror. Null
berry, were in the audience last night.
Yesterday morning Miss White
gave one Of her chalk talks to the
Sunday school, making a very inter-
esting lesson for the children She
seems to have the gift of handling all
classes of people. This week she viii
rut on her crayon work on Tuesday
and Friday nights.
The program for the week was out
lined last night which includes a
special night for the BOY Scouts,
probably a High School night. also a
Tampa night"
The church is comfortably heated
and we'll lighted.
Evangelist Brooks will speak to
night on Excuses.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-17

Alex S. Williams, prominent bus.
iAess man OF Fort Meade, and man
ager Of the Success Furniture Com
pany, was in the city yesterday and
said that everything in Fort Meade
is in a flourishing condition and that
business is improving substantially.
He said that the Radcliffe Chautau
qua would put on a program there on
March g. 4, and S and he hoped that
the Lakeland people would take ad-
vantage Of the fine roads and the
beautiful moonlight nights and at
tend the Chautauqua in great num-
bers. The Chautauqua will be held
in the big high school auditorium,
enc Of the largest and best In the
State Fort Meade invites Lakeland
people there during the period Of the
Chautauqua.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-17
InSociety
Rev. and Mrs. Wallace
Wear Entertain

One Of the most delightful social
affairs ever had at the Baptist pastor
ium was that given by Rev. and Mrs
Wallace Wear on last Tuesday even
ing. Invitations had been issued on
the day previous to every male mem
Der of the church; goodly number
were present at this occasion. Rev
and Mrs. Wear. with their charming
personalities and lovely hospitality
proved themselves most excellent
hosts and the occasion will long be
remembered as one of much joy and
one which strengthened the tie Of
good fellowship already existing
among the men of the church and the
beloved new pastor and his family.
The guests were received by Rev
and Mrs. Wear and were ushered into
the dining room by Misses Mary Nc.
Arthur and Mary Parker, where
punch was being served by Misses
Carrie Scandrett, Jane Howell, Pau
line Wheeler, Martha Fox, Myrtle
Wear, Thelma king and Elsie vii.
liams. The punch table was most at.
tractive, decorated as 1t was in jon.
quils and maiden hair ferh. The
same decorations were carried out II
the other rooms on the lower floor
which were all thrown together for
the entertainment.
After the, arrival of all the guests
a speech Of welcome was made by
Rev. Wear in which he outlined the
work which he wished to accom-
plish in the church this year with the
help and cooperation Of the splendid
body OF men.
I Dr. Weaver, president Of Mercer
University, was among the guests
and as this is the week during which
a campaign has been launched thru
out the state to raise sufficient funds
to pay off the Indebtedness OF the
Baptist colleges in Georgia, this meet.
ing at Rev. Wears proved great in.
spiration in the furthering of this
campaign. DR.. Weaver himself made
strong appeal in behalf of these in.
situations and other talks were made
by Messrs. w. l.. Robuck and L. A.
Parker. At the suggestion OF MIR.
Parker subscriptions were made
there on the spot for these Baptist
colleges and the total amounted to al
most $4,000.
After the speeches of the evening
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-17

There will be a called meeting OF
the Rebekahs at the city hall or
some other place tomorrow night as
the State president of the Rebekah
assembly Sister Ivy Lane of Fort
Pierce will be with us and all mem
bers and visiting sisters are request.
ed to meet at the Odd Fellows hall
down stairs at seven-thirty so that
they can proceed to the meeting at
hall yet to be secured.
MRS. L. e. ELLIS, N. G.
The State President of the Rebek-
all Assembly will institute lodge of
Rebokahs in Barlow tonight mon
day. and quite few members Of
linoya No. are planning on going
and all that will, will find a hearty
welcome in Barlow tonight; so be
there. .,.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-17
Bates POLK LOSES
FINGER IN AUTO
ACCIDENT

Saturday afternoon while driyins
from Barlow to Nichols, Mr.. Bates
FOLK, OF this city, brother Of Miss
Sarah Polk was in an automobile
accident from which he luckily es.
capped with his life but minus the
nalf OF the third finger of his left
hand which was cut of at the first
joint. !
Mr.. Polk and Mr.. jenkins. both Of
The Phosphate Mining Co. at Nichols
were passing car driven by a lady
and when nearly past, the latter either
lost control Of her car or her nerve, as
sne turned her car back on to the
road striking the front of the car
criven by Mr.. Jenkins. The latter
car turned completely over. Mr.. Jen-
kins was not injured. but when Mr..
Folk took an inventory of himself he
found he was badly bruised and was
minus a very necessary finger. The
lady, whose name is not known, took
the two men to Mulberry. where Mr..
Folks hand was dressed and from the
enects OF which injury he is doing
as well as could be expected having
returned to his work at the mines this
morning. Mr.. Polk states that he
mas no idea what cut his finger off,
and was never able to find the mem
Der.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-17

Sergeant VIM. Gibbons and L. D..
een are among the first members
Company D. to reach Lakeland
bm France, having come in Satur-
night. Sergeant Gibbons states
1t all the Company D. men end Of
ers are scattered and none of them
pw where any Of the rest are sta
he'd. He states that he heard Tom
light had been killed in France,
this, we are glad to state, is a
take, as the latter's brother. Lon
Wright, heard from him about
weeks ago, Toms letter having
N written on January 18th. Hav
heard about two months ago that
b had been killed, hts brother
De every effort to find out Il the
ort was authentic, but had never
pred any definite information, and
cverjoyed when he received let
from him two weeks ago.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-17
Y. ". c, A. drive
IS ON This WEEK

Mrs. George NJ. Wright. District
chairman Of the Y. W. C. A., has ap-
pointed Miss Ruby Turner. of this
city as city chairman of the drive to
secure funds to tide the Y. W. G. A.
over until the funds from the United
War Work campaign fall due. and
Miss Turner announces that all this
week the War Work Hut will be open
and donations to this cause may b.
left there. Several Of Lakeland
young ladies will assist Miss Turner
in this work, and Lakelands quota
will nc, doubt be easily raised.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-17

| Mr.. H. G. Stevens has accepted
e call from the First Baptist church
! this city as associate pastor. and
bll reach Lakeland Wednesday to
Ike up his important duties. As has
Zen stated before by this paper, a
kser selection could not have been
|ade, as Mr.. Stevens brings to his
prk every requisite necessary. and
! return to Lakeland will be herald
with pleasure not only by the
ptists of Lakeland but by the pub
generally.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-17
EXCAVATION FOR FIRST
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
BEGAN THIS MORNING

The work on the First Pr.sbyter
ian church was officially begun this
morning when dirt began to fly, the
excavation for the basement having
started. Sunday school rooms will
be located in the basement The build
ing bids fair to be a great ornament
to Lakeland. I
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-17

A good share Of Lakeland's popula.
tion went down to Tampa today to
take part in the big shriners' Cere-
nonial, practically all of the members
or the local Shrine have donned
their Fee and other necessary appar.
e. and left early for the scene Of the
big "doings" The majority of those
going down went in cars, appropriate.
ly decorated.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-17
ODD FELLOWS HAVE FINE TIME


Grand Master J. H. Shirah of Tam
pa Of the Grand Lodge of the I. O. o.
F. paid the local lodge a visit Friday
night. Also Past District Deputy X,
B. Crawford of Fort Meade. There
was a good attendance and all had
real good time. After the meeting
about ten thirty, all repaired to the
.suchannan Cafe and enjoyed a feast
'an' oysters - All the members Of the
lodge and visiting brothers are OK.
pected to be present Friday night
next as there is much business to be
brought up that is Of much impor.
lance to every one.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-17

Or, H. NJ. Richards has purchased
he OHern property, corner Of Mas
kchusetts avenue and Orange stree,
Ebch he and Mrs. Richards are nov
|ccupying and where they will be at
|ome to their friends in the future
HEY contemplate extensive improve
kents to the property, which, wheu
bmpleted, will make this one OF the
| lost elegant and commodious homes
| the city.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-17

At their meeting Saturday the
h,rls' Patriotic Club was disbanded
he Club having organized for the
Auruose OF carrying on war ,activl-
les. and the war having now ceased
here was no further work to be &C
komplished.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-17

Inc first carload of -four to be
brought to Lakeland by any baker is
20" enroute to this city for the Puri.
tan Bakery Mr.. Rugg having placed
en- order for a car of pure wheat
uour better known as the Marvel.
wAich Will reach here the early par.
OF next week. The car of flour cost
right at $2,5OO.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-17

Dr. w. R. Grower was at his 0,
nee this afternoon for the f,rs, ,,u.o
IN a week. having been confined to
MS nome with a light attack of in
naenza. His many friends are re-.
'olcing over his recovery and are
siaa TO see him able to be out again.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-17
Lakeland Laco11ic;s

4 card from Capt. Allie Angle, who
4 in France. says: "Have just re
armed from trip to Italy. Had a
(Cood trip. VIII be glad to get back
home"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-17

FIRST CLASS PARTISAN PRESS
MAKER DESIGNER wishes engage
ment by day-home or out. Best
references. Mile. Juliette. Room IL
Raymond Bldg. Phone 45e Black
S645
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-17
PAY YOUR WAR PLEDGE

Your United War Work Pledge is
payable as follows:
so per cent Dec. 2.
rs per cent Jan. &c.
Is per cent March 10.
At the State Bank of Lakeland %
W. W. CHASE.
5000 Treasurer e. w. W. F.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-17
NOTICE 70 CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS :.
IN COURT OF THE COUNTY JUDGE. POLK
COUNTY, STATE Of, FLORIDA--IN re-
ESTATE OF f. J. YATES, DECEASED
{ To all creditors, legatees. distributes. and
all persons having claims or demands against
said estate:
You and each Of you are hereby notified
and required to present any claims and de-
mands which you or either Of you loay have
against the estate Of r. ]. Yates, deceased.
late Of Polk county, Florida. to the UNDER
signed administrator OF said estate within two
years from date hereof
4 Dated February II, 1919.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-17

ilcket Agent orrell today received
rean0as % sell railroad tickets at
r r'iu rates to the South Florida
:, 1t q, The rate for the round trip is
si,0i' and tickets will be on sale
a from the 18th to the slst, inclusive.
''nai return limit being February "a.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-17
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given to tue par
ties who took case of Ingersoll
watches from the Lakeland Book
Store that, unless the watches are
returned within "a hours, prosecu-
ton to the full extent of the law will
follow.
THE LAKELAND BOOK STORE.
Sbi9
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-17
knitters Asked to Return
A.L

hnitters Asked to Return
Socks, Sweaters
And Yarn wv ,
All knitters are requested to return
to the Woman's Club building tomor-
row afternoon all sweaters socks
and yarn they have on hand. The
socks and sweaters. finished and un
finished, are desired.
MRS. THoS. W. BRYANT
Chairman Knitters' Committee.
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w A NTrn- Nor.sa~ g.. - "A.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-17

r. w. w. Chase had his picture in tho
r aitoan ne this hi morning in connection rs
, WIN the shriner meeting in Tamno
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-17

and the .songs and other entertain
ment lovely refreshment consisting OF
coffee and sandwiches and charlotte
russo with whipped cream were
served.--Cordele (Ga.) Sentinel.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-17

) ls54s:Non. P. O. Address,, sydney. Fla.
Gunnison news-champion., 1919-01-03
BRIGHT YOUNG MAN
KILLED BY ROCK FALL
AT BUTTES COAL MINE

On New Years night a rock fall in
the c. F. & /. mine at Crested Butte
crushed the life from Joe Scoff, a well
known young man of that city. Scoff
was still conscious when rescued, but
died shortly afterwards from internal
injuries. Mrs. Geo. l.. Miller left
here the next day to prepare the body
for the funeral which is to be held
this afternoon. Rev. VIM. Kipp of the
Catholic church is in charge Of the
services.
Mr.. Scoff was about Is years old,
but very will thot Of boy. He had
worked in the office of the Colorado
Supply Company for time this last
summer and was generally looked up
on as having bright future. Besides
his parents, several brothers and sis
ters remain.
buy w. 3. s.
The Old Versus the New
Someone remarks that:
1t used to be "Tom and Jerry"
But now it's only "Coke and Cherry
-Buy w, :. s.
Gunnison news-champion., 1919-01-03
SERG. WALTER WILSON TELLS
OF THRILLING EXPERIENCES
Describes His Trip to Present Loca.
tiOn and Scenes Along the Battle
Front.

Nov. 9Th, 1918, Thanksgiving Day.
Vinets, France, 9Th Air Depot.
Mrs. Jennie II. Johnson.
Gunnison, Colo.
Dear Mother:
We are now allowed to tell where
we are, and write about things that
used to be censored. We are having
the day off today, to do as we like.
Everyone had a fine Thanksgiving
dinner, but roast pork took the place
of roast turkey. 1t was one of the
best gotten up and enjoyable Thanks
giving dinners / have ever tasted.
have received several letters from
you, the last one dated Oct. 18th, was
received several days ago. also re-
ceived several bundles Of News-C Cham
pions, you sent me. Number 5 and 6
bundles was received Yesterday, l
save all of them as well as all my
letters.
! have been promoted to Sergeant,
1st class. A good many of the Aero
Squadrons, as well as the other troops
are already leaving for the States.
Yesterday there was call for volun-
teers to stay here, probably for some
time. volunteered and enough more
to make the 25, from the 169th. The
other squadrons also got Is volunteers.
The 169th and 161st will leave here in
q few days, to return to the states,
probably to where they were organ
lied ct Dallas, Texas. All the volun-
teers that stayed viii be attached to
the 1101 Aero. Squadron. One Of the
reasons I decided to remain, was to
zee. and learn more about France, and
get sonoe more Souvenirs from the hat-
t3efronI Have already beea to sev-
eral places, ct the front.
The weather has bsGn 1nes uptil tAe|
last few days. It has been sainin1
(C6ntinned ea Lat Rnes)