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The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-04-15
Reception for Bride-Elect.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Hugh Stack
house gave beautiful reception at
their residence on Wednesday night
the 7th inst. for the members of the
bridal party of Miss Bessie Stack
house. About seventy five guests were
present. Refreshments consisting OF
chicken salad, olives, pickles, sal
tines, heart shaped biscuits, turkey
and fruit cake were served by the
following ladies: Mrs. Winnie Way,
Mrs. w. S. Floyd, Miss Ruth Allen,
Mrs. Annie Bransford and AIRS. j..
H. Berry. The wedding cake which
contained the ring, thimble, money
and bachelor button was cut by each
member of the bridal party. Miss
Virginia Thompson cut the ring, Miss
Florence Fass the thimble, Miss
Louise Blizzard the money and Mr..
Joe Stackhouse the bachelor button.
Each member of the party was fur
nished a piece of dream cake dainti-
ly wrapped in tissue paper, and tied
with the little green and white rib
bon.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-04-15
RACING NEWS.

There are about twenty race horses
quartered at the Dillon County Fair
Grounds and they are getting them
ready for the first race of the year
on May the 27th. There is more ri
valry as to who has the fastest troter
than has ever been noticed in this sec
ton. Everybody that you see will tell
you that his horse will win, but We
will see on the 9th Of May.
Clarence McLaurin and Tom Gov
ington have a private track on Mr..
McLaurin's fine farm near Mirturn.
and from all reports they will make
the boys step some.
Don Mcqueen, one of the largest
cotton planters in Marlboro county
has his horse at the Fair Grounds.
You can watch Mr.. Don for he has
some good horses.
Hon. E. r. Ellerbe has several in
training at his private track at Latta
and from all reports will make the
boys set up and take notice:
John Moore has ten head in his
stables and he says that they are in
good shape. He has the sensational
3 year old trotter of last year North
East" in his stable and he is look
ing fine. and looks as though he will
be ready for the fray.
John Rogers has five head in his
stables, and you know John always
makes the boys step lively.
j. b. Gibson has private stable
and two good trotters. Judging from
the way they are taking their work.
YOU can keep your eyes on Jimmie
Sam Britt has three good trotters
in his string, and from all reports
will not have 10 eat any trOtter's dust
! this summer.
I Judge Joe Cabell Davis has fast
mare called More Whiskey' and
from her name you know that she is
strong favorite OF the Judges as
well as his many friends.
Come to Dillon May the eth
Y Y. u.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-04-15
COL, HAMER TO RETIRE.
Will Not Be Candidate for Re-elec-
ton as Clerk of Court.
Pee Dee Advocate.

Pee Dee Advocate.
Col. Hamer handed the following
communication TO the editor OF The
Advocate Oh Jan. 23, 1920, 10 be
held till released for publication and
il has been released for this week:
Bennettsville, S. c., January %,
1920.
Mr.. r. L Freeman, Editor Pee
Dee Advocate. Bennettsville, S. c.
Dear Sir:-Today l am fifty two
years old and naturally thinking OF
my past experiences, my present
condition and future prospects. For
one or two reasons / have come to
the positive conclusion that l will not
again offer for the position of clerk
of court of the county. 1t is needless
for HE to say, or attempt, to express
my very deep sense OF appreciation
for the many tokens of confidence
shown through the years by my fel-
low citizens can never forget them,
and shall try to be better and more
helpful citizen in the future. God
alone knows the genuine help your
SuPpoil SoNS INV ~ u
time most needed in my life. As your
clerk of court my record leave with
you. If it has been good you know;
if not you know. promised not TO ask
for long time and l have lived up
to that promise. When / have rested
Cfor | have had no rest since / reach
ed my majority may again ask you
kind suffrage.
In closing l wish TO say l am as
much as ever interested in the edu-
cation and uplift OF my people.
When l can serve you in any capac-
ity, command me.
Thanking you from Il grateful
heart, l am. cordially as ever The
friend of my people.
Tom &. Ilam"r.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-04-15
IS RAILROAD STRIKE
WORLD REVOLUTION?
WASHINGTON SEES EVIDENCES
OF L. W. W. ACTIVITIES.
Department of Justice Says May be
Attempt to Bring About World
Wide Trouble.

There has been little improvement
"a hours. Traffic on the Pennsyl-,
vania railroad is tied up and the At
lantic Coast Line and other Southern
roads which use the Pennsylvania
into New York are refusing to sell
tickets beyond their lines. Atlantic
Coast Line and Seaboard Air Line pas
sengers cannot go further than Rich
mond and Southern Railway passen-
gers can go as far as Washington,
the end of the Southern's lines.
The first effects of the strike in
Dillon is felt in the sugar shortage.
There is no sugar in town and it is
impossible to get shipments. There
is only limited supply of coal and
when this is exhausted the several
manufacturing plants, including the
electric light plant, will have to shut
down.
A dispatch from Washington indi-
Gates |. w. w. activities behind the
strike movement and the situation is
looked upon as serious. The dispatch
says:
Washington, April 13-Evidence
of the activity of Industrial Workers
OF the World toward inciting and
maintaining the unauthorized rail-
road strike continues to accumulate
at the Department OF Justice and Of
ficials admitted tonight that they saw
signs of an attempt to expand the rail
strike into 'one phase of a world re-
volution.'
Reports from field agents of the
department were not as yet complete
enough to permit determination OF
the governments course in dealing
with the situation. Attorney Generaf
Palmer said no announcement as to
the governments plans was to be ex-
pressed before tomorrow at the ear
lieSt.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-04-15
BIG ADVANCE IN COTTON.
Anxiety Over Possibility of Short
Crop Responsible.

New York, April 5-Growing anX-
iety over the possibility of sixth
short cotton crop was the cause of
an excited advance in the future mar
ket here today. Local traders had been
inclined to expect clearing weather
conditions over the Easter holidays,
but this mornings report indicated
continuation of rain in the eastern
and central sections and very low
temperatures in the Southwest.
In consequence there was active
covering as well as increasing trad
ing and speculative demand which
carried prices into new high ground
for the season. The advance was led
by the new crop positions, with Oc.
tober selling up to 50 cents late in
the afternoon, or more than Sc per
bale above the closing price OF las;
Thursday.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-04-15
PASSENGER TRAINS
TURN AT RICHMOND.
Atlantic Coast Line Affected by
Strikes on Other Lines Beyond
Richmond.

News and Courier.
Because OF conditions due to strikes
beyond its own lines, the Atlantic
Coast Line Railroad has found it nee
essary to turn its through trains at
Richmond, instead of having them
operated by way of the Pennsylvania
Railroad into New York.
Tickets will be sold TO points be-
yond Richmond only with the distinct
understanding that the traveller ac-
cepts the danger OF delay AS soon as
it is practicable the Atlantic Coast
Line will, of course, resume the full
operation of its through trains.
Passengers leaving here Sunday af-
ternoon on the first and second sec
tions of train No. 81, the Palmetto
Limited, Jared badly beyond Rich
mond in spite of the Atlantic Coast
Lines efforts to get them through.
The two sections of this popular train
rolled into Richmond without unus-
ual incident, but were not operated
beyond that city.
This serious break in through pas
senger service, due to the various
strikes in the East, has come just
when the returning tourist travel is
about at its crest, and great incon-
venience is being caused to many hun
dreds of people who are trying to re-
turn to their homes after winter
in the South.
Mr. Thomas E. Myers, district pas
senger agent for the Atlantic Coast
Line. said yesterday that the Allan
tic Coast Line regretted the incon-
venience that is being caused, but
that the railroad is without control
over the circumstances that have
arisen. Just as soon as it can the
Atlantic Coast Line will restore its
full service.
Not only is the passenger service
seriously interrerred with. but freight
is suffering. 1t is reported that even
periShable freight cannot be got
through the strike-ridden lines. This
means that freight bound this way,
as well as freight billed for the East,
will be halted.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-04-15
EXPENSES ENCED
TOTAL REVENUE
Government Runs BEHIND S2OO,OOO,-
60 i'm Few Months.

Washington, April 4-Government
expenditures have exceeded the rev
enues from all sources" by more than
$500, 100000 during the first nine
months of this fiscal year, and the
reductions of s700,000,000 in the
floating debt last month is only
Temporary" condition, Representa-
tive Mondell Wyoming, Republican
leader, declared today in a statement
Economy alone. he said, could avert
"calamitous crisis Immediately
upon the temporary reduction" in
the floating debt, Mr.. Mondell de-
clared, the treasury was in the market
for further loans and this month must
dispose of further large volume OF
/ temporary certificates.
Government financing by short term
notes, he added, is such as may
bring a tremendous increase the very
next day, week or month" after an
apparent reduction for a compare
tive period.
Citing the $2,500,0O0,0o0 war de-
ficit as not covered by bonds or pro-
vided for by current revenues, the
Republican leader said that such a
sum to be carried by short term notes
was "a serious menace at any time,'
and particularly when the country
was trying to recover from the war.
THE increasing gravity OF the diff
! ficulties arising out of this enormous
volume of Indebtedness that must be
renewed from time to time,' said Mr.,
Mondell, lis indicated by the fact
were offered sold readily in the
spring and summer of 1917 bearing
an interest rate of per cent, less
than s200,000,000 Of a recent treas
ury offering of certificates at 4 IL
per cent. were sold and the treasury
will be in the market in the very near
future for loans on short time certl-
ficates at 4 ga per cent, with the
proba abilities that the rate will have
to be still further advanced and may
go to six per cent, or twice the in
terest rate of three years ago.
Treasury officials the statement
continued, "have handled a trying
situation most admirably" but they
"can not avert disaster unless we keep
public expenditures within our in
come"
An actual reduction Of public debt,
Mr.. Mondell added is necessary dur
ing the next fiscal year, beginning
July l, "to sustain national credit
Congress, Mr.. Mondell predicted
would grant appropriations for the
next year of ,250,000,000 less than
estimated by government departments
which asked for approximately $5,'
OOO, 100000 for all purposes.
Further bond issues,' concluded
the statement, could only be floated
! at greatly increased interest rates, at
the cost of a considerable reduction
! in the market value Of outstanding
government securities with the grave
danger of wrecking the specific basis
of our currency, with the certainty OF
increasing the price of commodities
and further enhancing the cost Of
living. Under these conditions a fur
ther bond issue is unthinkable."
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-04-15
COUNTY NEWS
AND HAPPENINGS
NEWSY LETTERS BY REGULAR
CORRESPONDENTS.
News Items OF Interest to Herald
Readers Ebb and Flow OF the
Human Tide.
Latta.

Mrs. Deans Crumpler has returned
from a visit to her parents III Colum'
bia. :
Mrs. ]. H. Page of Sellers was in
town this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Pope spent a
few days in Charleston last week.
Mrs Mary Berry of Ellerby cele-
brated her Y5th birthday Sunday
Among the guests from Latta were
=. I'D Mrs. L. D. Manship, Mrs. Sue
Evans, Mrs. Mamie Smith, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. B. Berry, Sr., Mr.. and Mrs. o.
C. Fore, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Fore
Mr.. Albert Manning left Thursday
for Kentucky on a business trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. ]. Allen spent Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. David Man
ship.
Misses Turner and Patterson OF
Dalcho were shopping in town Satur-
day.
Miss Bette Allen of Wilmington is
visiting her brother DR.. t. j. Allen
Miss Smithy was called to her home
in Philadelphia last week on account
of the death of one of her friends.
Mr.. Percy George was in town Sat
urday.
Rev. Mr.. Smith of Statesville, n.
c., preached at the Presbyterian
church here Sunday.
Mr.. A. B. White of Winston-Salem
was a visitor here Sunday.
The Presbytery begins here Tues
day.
Mrs. Frank Mellette spent Tuesday
with Mr.. and Mrs. r. II. Manning OF
near Sellers.
Misses CARRIER, Lila Mcintyre and
Mary Fore of Dillon were in town
Sunday.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon We
reen twins-boys.
Little Miss Charlotte Bethea is sick
with measles.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-04-15
Lake View.

DR.. and Mrs. William Auld and lit
tie daughter, Venetia, who had come
as we hoped to make their home III
our town, left Sunday. DR.. Auld was
druggist in the Lake View Drug
Company'S store.
Mr.. T. Grimes of Columbia is vis-
iting in the home OF Mr.. w. \. Good
year.
Miss Lillian Leathe of Mullins
spent the week end with the Misses
Powell.
Mrs. L. c. Floyd and two children
are visiting relatives in Ashboro. y. G.
Mr.. Trases Ford is able to be out
again.
The Baptist Young Peoples Union
held a social on Friday night. De
spite the rain quite good crowd was
present. Mr.. McCormac sang several
selections and there were readings
by Misses ]. FAINT and Mason. Games
we're played in which old and young
took part. Refreshments were ser
we'd.
HonDr Roll.
First Grade Backwards Harrel-
son, Nora Bullock. Alma Rogers. Ce-
Gil Johnson.
First Grade Ada Bailey, Joe
Barnhill, Florence Ellington. BOYD
Ford, Virginia Flowers. Leon Gaddy,
Ruthea Miller, Grover Miller, Nio.a
Rogers.
End. Grade. Thelma Townsend,
Naomi Spivey, Sibye Rogers, Reba
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-04-15
LOUISIANA LOOMS ON
SUFFRAGE SKY
Bitter Fight Predicted When Assem-.
bly, Meets.

New Orleans, April "A bitter
fight in the Louisiana legislature over
ed by authorities on state politics,
ed by authorities on state politicvs
particularly in the event that Louisi-
ana is offered the chance TO accept or
reject the proposition to become the
S6th state. The Legislature meets
May 10, the first scheduled assembly
after that of Delaware.
In the first place woman suffragists
themselves are divided on ratifica-
ton. Mrs. Lydia Wickliffe Holmes,
state chairman of the National Wo-
mans party, is leading the fight for
ratification.
Miss Kate Gordon and Mrs. Jean
Gordon, ardent suffragists for many
years and widely known as efficient
organizers, have conducted an inten-
sive campaign against suffrage by
federal amendment. They seek suf-
frage only by state enactment, hold
ing to the supremacy of state rights.
Governor Pleasant has consistent
ly opposed any woman suffrage pro-
visions granted in any way which
would violate the doctrine of state
rights and he is known to have many
followers. Governor Pleasant howev-
er, will go out of office May 4 and
will be succeeded by John NJ. Parker,
avowed exponent of woman suffrage,
which he urged in practically every
speech he made during the recent
gubernatorial campaign. He incident
ally assisted in drafting the Progress
sive partys platform of 1916 in which
woman suffrage was made an impor-
tant plank. An advocate of state
rights, he nevertheless has promised
his support to the cause of national
suffrage.
Although the attitude OF the lead
ers Of the New Orleans reorganization
is not positively known at present,
Mayor Behrman in the past has OPP
posed suffrage. He is the recognized
leader of the city Organization. "
Suffragists claim, however, that it has
been strongly intimated to them that
the organization" will not actively
oppose favorable action at this time.
The 1920 legislature will have
about IS new members, constituting
the unknown quantity. The old mem
bers are estimated TO be about equal
ly divided on the question.
House members total 118 and SEN
ate Al.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-04-15
PEMBROKE BANK CASHlER
HURT IN AUTO ACCIDENT

Lumberton, April 10-R. II. LlV-
ermore, cashier OF the Bank OF Penn
broke. and prominent business man
was seriously hurt Thursday after
noon when an automobile which he
was driving was struck by trci%hl
train at Pares and demolished.
Mr.. L.ivcrmore was brought TO Luml-
bcrton on the freight train and ear
ricd To the Thompson hospital. li'
was sevcrly cut about the face, head
and arms. There is some hope ol
his recovery. il is said. II" drove
his car upon the track in front oi th'
moving train, his view OF the trai!
being obsrructcd 10y box cars on q
sid"track adjacent to the road cross
in@.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-04-15
Niintril'n.

The farmers have been delayed in
planting on account OF the numerous
rains.
The Minturn base ball team played
a very exciting game of ball with
Latta April the sixth, Minturn win
ming by the handsome score OF II
10 Z.
Mr.. Leon Johnson of Parkton, ~
c., spent Sunday with his brother
Mr.. d. \. Johnson.
Mrs. c. McLaurin presented TO the
Reedy Creek Presbyterian church a
handsome pipe organ which was very
much appreciated by the congrega-
ton.
We are glad to know that Mrs
]. +. Norton is well after brief Ill
ness.
The numerous race horses in the
Minturn community are showing IN
effects OF spring and bid fair to BRING
back a large percentage OF the prizes
There will be an ice cream supper
at the Minturn school building Fri
day night. April 10th, beginning a
S o'clock. Music will be rendered by
the Dunbar Syncopated Society JAZZ
Orchestra. assisted by b. +. Shields
the manager of the noted Davidson
Glcc Club. The public is cordially in
vited.
/ The Dunbar JasS Orchestra will b.
at Minturn school house Friday night
April 10th. The programme will be
gin at s o'clock. Refreshments will
be served. The public is cordially in
vited. Admission, fifteen and TWEEN
ty-five cents.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-04-15
Sellers.

Mr.. Cash Ellerbe passed away on
April eth at hospital in Baltimore,
Nd. He was buried at the family cem-
etery here on last Thursday. He was
a member OF the large and influen-
tial Ellerbe family OF this commun-
ity, he having had brother who
was elected governor of South Caro-
lima and another brother who was
congressman from this district. When
it was proposed to build Methodist
church at this place, Mr.. Ellerbe
though not member of the church at
the time, contributed most literally
himself and encouraged others TO do
the same. He had many friends in
his boyhood home here who were
deeply grieved to learn of his death.
Misses Elizabeth and Ruth Sellers
of Columbia College spent Easter
with the home folks.
Misses Elizabeth Page and Alma
Watson of Winthrop spent the week
end at home, the senior class having
had the choice of trip to Charleston
or trip home.
Mr.. j. Y. McGill and little sons OF
Kingstree are visiting relatives here.
Mr. and Mrs. j. G.. Sellers dined
with Mrs. Mary E. Berry at Elberry
Sunday. The occasion was Mrs. Ber-
rvs rs birthday and she had q reun-
ion of children, grand children, and
intimate friends to the number OF
65. Everybody, of course, had de-
lightful time. May Mrs. Berry live for
many more years 10 bless the COM
munity in which she resides.
Mr.. and Mrs. John D. Coleman
were visitors at the Methodist church
Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Crosby and daughters were
at the church services here on Sun
day.
Miss Louise Baker and brother
Graham visited friends in Sellers
Sunday.
Mr.. H. w Ritch attended church
services IN Marion Sunday morning.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-04-15
A. j. MATHESON'S WILL
UPHELD BY THE COURT
Case submitted to Probate Judge
Without Arsumem-Appeal to
Circuit Court Probable.

Pee Dee Advocate.
In a decision rendered yesterday
afternoon, Judge Julian G. McLau-
rim upholds the will of the late AL
eXander J. Matheson, which has
been contested by his son Julian j.
Matheson.
Testimony was taken in the pro-
bate court several months ago Oh
the question of the mental capacity
of A. ]. Matheson at the time he
made his will. By request of the
attorneys for J. ]. Matheson, the
decision was withheld till the testi-
mony could be written out by the
stenographer and argument made
after securing written testimony.
The testimony was filed by the ste
nographer a few weeks ago, and a
day was appointed for the argu-
ment. judge McLaurin was sick on
the day appointed. Thereafter the
attorneys agreed to submit the case
10 Judge McLaurin without argu-
ment.
Judge McLaurin holds that Mr..
MdlueSOu was VI SouhQ anu NN'POS
ing mind and capable of knowing
what he was doing when he made
his will.
] ]. Matheson will probably ap-
peal to the circuit court for a trial
by jury.
One of the provisions of A. j..
Matheson's will is that if any heir
should contest the will, then the
share bequeathed to that one should
20 to Thornwell orphanage.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-04-15
Changes Oh County Board.

At u meeting of the County Board
of Commissioner held Tuesday Mr..
Jno. Hargrove rendered his resigna-
ton as member of the Board and
was succeeded by Mr.. L. Cottingham.
Mr.. Hargrove has been serving as
chairman of the Board, and Mr.. P. A,
George who succeeded Mr. w. c. Par
ham was elected chairman. Mr.. Sam
McLaurin was elected clerk, the po-
sition he held before going to the
war. The newly organized board is
composed of the following members:
P. A. George, chairman; c. P. Hayes,
Il. Cottingham and j. c. Adams.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-04-15
Services at Methodist Church.

Main street Methodist church. Dr
school at 10 Il. H.. Mr.. W. II. Null
Ter superintendent. Preaching al
II a. III. and p. m. by the pastor.
Morning subject: The Fullness of
Christ" Evening subject: pitching
Our Tents Toward Sodom. "Praysr
service on Wednesday at Sp. III.
Choir practice. Teachers meeting on
Saturday at 4:30 p. m. Public cor
daily invited to all services.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-04-15

Miller.
3rd.. Grade, Edna Earle Annette,
James Bailey, Geneva Bryant.
4th. Grade. Helen Miller, j. D.
Rogers, Sadie Spivey, Grace Page,
Allie Mae Scott, Margaret Goodyear.
5th. Grade. Bessie Bowyer, Beulah
Miller, Mack Hankins.
9th. Grade. Benny Rogers, Liela
Mae Miller, Grace Goodyear, Sadie
Temple, Charlie Ford.
7th Grade. Rankin Scott, Wade
Townsend, Goram Ford, Layton
Townsend.
Sth. Grade. Maggie Ford.
9th. Grade. Eva Boyd Rogers.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-04-15
YOUNG FLORENCE MEN
ARRESTED IN BALTIMORE
Florence Times.

Florence Times.
Friends OF Schaffer Leviner and
Diedrick Jeffords, who are reported
by the Washington Star to have
been arrested in Washington on a
serious charge, were today without
information additional to the dis
patch printed in the State of Sunday
but are confident that some mistake
has been made and that the matter
will be cleared up satisfactorily to
them.
Following is the dispatch as it ap-
peared in the State of yesterday
from p. H. MCGOWAN, the Washing
ton correspondent of the newspaper:
The Washington Post today car
ried the follwing story:
Charged with having taken two
Washington girls, Is years old and
IA years old. to Baltimore, Dederick
e. Jeffords and Snater Leviner, both
of Florence, were arrested yesterday.
Police say that the two men met the
girls in this city Thursday and took
them TO Baltimore. After spending
the night in a hotel in that city, The
men left the girls al the railroad sta
tion, saying they would return for
them later. The men were later ar
rested and the District police noti-
fled. They in turn notified the par
ents Of the girls who brought them
back from Baltimore last night"
Shafter Leviner and Diederick JEFF
fords said to have been arrested in
Washington, are both about 81 years
OF age and are express messengers.
They are boys of good reputation in
the city.