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The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-06-30
STRANGER THAN FICTION

The subject was fall Irish pota-
toes. travelling man at the South
ern wholesale & Distributing Com
pany was telling Mr.. NJ. A. Stubbs of
the sad experiences Of some of his
friends who had made failures with
the fall Irish potato. lone of my
friends" said the travelling man, was
encouraged by the glowing press ac-
counts OF the wonderful possibilities
Cf the fall Irish potato and he plant
ed bushel. He cultivated them with
care, and when harvest time came
he gathered just exactly a bushel. I'm
daunted he ordered the next fall from
a well known seed house a barrel of
guaranteed potatoes. These he also
planted and cultivated with care. at
the same time Dragging to his friends
now well he was going to succeed
with his fall crop of Irish potatoes.
he was convinced that heretofore the
fault had been with the seed. The
plants looked healthy and there was
every promise of an abundant crop
Iof fresh fall tubers When harvest
time came he gathered exactly a bar
rel. No sir, the fall Irish potato in
this section is a problem. Not one
ICIop out Oh ten succeeds.
THAT reminds me-" remarked Mr..
~. w. Edgerton, salesman at the
Wholesale & Distributing Company.
of story / heard some months ago.
which although stranger than fiction,
Is SAID to be true In one of the Flor
ida truck growing counties lives a
very aged man who has made truck
! ing life time business. He has been
very successful and even the infirmi.
ties of age cannot keep him from Civ
ing close personal attention to the
lcultlvatlng, gathering and mark eting
of his crops. His oversight is very
bad. but from day to day as the crop
grows, is gathered and packed ready
for shipment he walks around among
his hands and sees that everything is
done according to Hoyle. One day
while his Irish potatoes were being
packed for shipment he went around
pcerlng into the different barrels to
see that the potatoes had been prop
erly graded and packed, and while
thus engaged his eyeglasses fell off
and lodged in n barrel OF potatoes
The old fellow was so deeply en-
crossed in his work that he did not
discover the loss of his glasses until
some time later in the day. The po-
tatoes went on to their destination
| The following winter was very
severe one and all the Irish potato
seed were killed. The old man was
forced to order new seed from firm
in the north. His seed potatoes came
in and according to custom the Old
man went through each barrel to sec
that the seed were I'm proper condi
tion. He opened a barrel. plunged hi.
hand down into the tubers and there
were his eyeglasses
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-06-30
Hayes-ThoIn.

Kemper, June ga wedding OF
unusual interest was solemniZed Wed
nesday afternoon at 500 o'clock al
the lovely country home Of Mr.. and
Mrs c. =. Hayes, when their Young.
est daughter Olive became the bride
OF Mr.. Joseph Burrell Thorn. Jr., oi
Bostic. n. c.
Tie ceremony took place in III,
parlor which was a scene of simple
lovlines". bcins decorated for tho oc.
casion. using a color scheme of green
and white. Roses. hydrangeas and
ferns Were very artlstically arranged
AL the strains Of LohenGrin's wed
ding march played by Miss Louise
Hayes. ncicc of the bride. the brida.
party entered. First came Miss Bette
Hayes. sister OF the bride. as maid OF
honor. dressed in white organdie.
carrying d lovely bouquet of blue h.
dranEias. Next came the little ring
bearer, Little Emma Meggs, neice Of
tn" bride, dressed in white organdio
carrying the ring in the heart of q
rose
Then came The bride. Miss Olive
Hayes. with the groom Mr.. Joseph
Burrell Thorn, Jr. She wore q sty.
lish coat suit of navy blue French
serge with grey accessories to match
and wore lovely corsace OF brides
roses and ferns. She was never morn
beautiful than on her wedding da-
Ihe brides pastor, Rev. W. H. Simb.
son performed the ceremony i'm the
rreFhcC OF relatives and few friends
After the ceremony a reccptio1
was given. The guests were invited in
10 the dining room where delicious
ice cream and cake were served I'm
mtdlately after the reception the
bride and groom motored 10 Dillon
where they caught northbound
train. They will visit the groom's rel
atlVes and then spend several weeks
III the mountains, after which they
VIII be at home in Lake View, :. c..
August 15.
Mrs. Thorn as Miss Hayes was one
OF kemper's most attractive young
ladies. She was a student of Coker
College and for the past three years
mas been teacher at her home.
MIR. Thorn is graduate of Wake
Forest and for the past ten years has
been very successful teacher IN va
rious parts of North and South Car
olina.
Their numerous friends wish them
much happiness.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-06-30
Oak Grove

Good rains fell in this section last
week breaking the long dry spell and
the crops have since shown marked
Improvement:
Quite a number of girls and boys
from this section are attending the
lencampment at Lake View this week
Curtis Brigham who has been work
ing up north for the past severl years
came home recently for short visit
to relatives, after which he went 10
Charleston where he now has a po-
isition with the street railway com
pany.
j. r. Smith and family have gone
TO Aynor to live.
The third quarterly conference for
the Brownsville circuit will be held
at Mannings Chapel. Bingham. July
the thirteenth
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-06-30
Big Damage Suit Filed.

There was filed in the clerks of
flee Monday q complaint in an action
against the Atlantic Coast Line Rail
road for damages to the amount of
100000. The plaintiff in the case
is Mrs. Nettie Henslee, wife of DR..
s. c. Henslee. who was struck and
seriously injured last fall by fast
freight at the Cleveland street cross
ing of the Coast Line. Mrs. Henslee
was returning from the High School
building in an automobile when she
vas struck by the train. Her injuries
were of such nature that she spent
several months in hospital, and at
times her condition was such that lit
tic hope was entertained for her re-
covery. She is still suffering from the
injuries she received. This is the lar
gest suit ever filed in the county. The
case is docketed for the fall term
Court of Common Pleas.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-06-30
Hall-Fort.

Marion. June PA marriage OF
much interest to their many friends
was that of Miss Carolyn Hall and
Mr.. Elbert w. Fort of Fork at the
nome of the brides parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. G. Hall, Wednesday after
noon, June 18th at $50 o'clock.
The spacious home presented a
scene of beauty for the event. The
lower floor was thrown open for the
reception of guests, and the interior
had been transformed into a bower
OF pink roses, ferns and vines.
AS the guests arrived they were
greeted by Mesdames Greyton and
Barker and invited to the front hall
where punch was served.
Just before the ceremony the
guests assembled in the parlor, where
the ceremony was performed. Mrs.
5. NJ. Cartwright sang II Love You
Truly" and Sweetest Story" accom-
panied by Mrs. o. B. Johnson. sister
of the bride groom. AS the notes OF
Lohengrin's wedding march pealed
forth. the Rev. o. B. Johnson. broth
er-in-law of the bridegroom entered
the parlor, followed by the flower
girls, Tilla May Hall and Grace Car
michael, bearing baskets of roses.
Immediately preceding the bride
was little Katherine Hall bearing the
ring in a huge magnolia. Then the
bride and bridegroom entered togeth-
'er, the bride wearing a lovely white
ceorGette over satin with accessories
to match carrying a brides bouquet.
After the marriage vows had been
spohen. refreshments consisting of
block cream and ca e, carrying out
the color scheme, were served TO the
bridal party and guests.
Mr. and Mrs. Fort left on an even
ing tram for Asheville and other
points in Western North Carolina.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-06-30
Floydale

Rev. and Mrs. G. X. Way of Rome
are visiting at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. II. b. Floyd.
Miss Lucille Mills of the Floyd Co.
spent the week end at her home in
Kingstree.
Miss Mamie Berry has returned
home after pleasant visit to her
mother at Minturn.
Miss Bette Porter of Sumter is
visiting Mrs. w. S. Floyd.
Miss Laura Stafford of Latta spent
several days with Mr.. and Mrs. II. b.
Floyd.
Mr.. and Mrs. X. 3. Hodges and lit
tie son spent the week end with Mr..
and Mrs. J. III. Stackhouse
Little Jack, one of the twin boys
of Mr.. and Mrs. II. L. Reaves, is Sc
ricusly sick in Florence hospital. Mr..
and Mrs. Reaves are with him.
Mrs. j. l.. McLaurin and daughter
Jean are visiting Mrs. A. B. McElyea
at Maxton, N. c..
hessrs. H. B. Floyd, Jr, and Alton
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-06-30

Hayes of Marion spent Sunday with
home folks.
Miss Ruth Hodges of Brownsville
spent several days at Myrtle Beach
and stopped over for few days with
Misses Agnes and Kathleen Stack
house.
Mrs. Emily Corabo of Latta is Wis
lung Mrs II. l.. Calhoun.
Miss Marietta Calhoun has return
co home from a visit 10 Rowland. y.
C.
Mr.. Ralph Utley has returned from
Florence hospital much improved
Mr.. Murry Hayes visited friends in
Mullins Saturday.
Rev. Paul X. Crosby is in Spartan
burg attending the training school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Mcdonald Wis
itod al the home of Mr.. J. c. Cal
houn Sunday evening
Pee Dee river is quite a popular re
sort these hot days.
Our section was visited by fine
and much needed rain Saturday
evening.
Janet Stackhouse has returned
home from visit to her sister, Mrs
h. B. Hodges.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-06-30
PRACTICE IN CHARLESTON
T. Brooks Afford Secures Office OH
Broad Street.
News and Courier.

News and Courier.
Mr.. T. Brooks Afford has secured
an office at 81 Broad street for the
practice of law and is now having
1t furnished. Mr.. Afford received his
law degree a few weeks ago at the
Jniversity of South Carolina, where
he also pursued his academic studies
as a member OF the class of 1914.
Until coming to this city to live, his
home was in Dillon.
After serving as secretary to the
,-.te Congressman j. w. Ragsdale in
Washington, Mr.. Afford entered the
consular service in 1916, being as
signed to Russia as vice consul. For
eight months of the two years that
he spent in Russia he was stationed
at Riga, where, as vice consul in
charge, he looked after the Allied in
terests and also those of Germany
and Austro-Hungaria, until the en-
trance of the United States i'm the
war.
Volunteering for service in the
army of this country. Mr.. Afford was
advised that he was to continue In
the work then engaging him, and he
remained in the consular service
throughout the war. He relates sons
interesting experience with the Ger
mans and the Bolsheviki. Mr.. Afford s
duties in the government work have
also carried him to China. Korea. the
scandinavian countries and the Brit
ish Isles.
AS result of his experiences
abroad. Mr.. Afford became acquaint-
ed with and interested in shipping
and commercial conditions generally
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-06-30
Death Claims IL. &. Webster.

Mr.. Il. c. Webster, the subject of
this tribute, was born in the Carolina
section of this county on the 2Sth daa'
OF May 1880, being the second oldest
son OF Mr.. Robert Webster and Mrs
Susan Hamer Webster. He spent all
Of his life near where he was born.
Being in bad health few weeks ago
nc went to hospital in Lumberton to
regain his health but as the disease
had gained too strong a grip on him
which was more than he could bear
ne quietly passed away on the evening
OF the 25th day of June in his 42nd
year. The funeral and Interment were
at Carolina Cemetery Sunday after>
noon. conducted by Rev. Mr.. Brown.
his pastor, which was witnessed by a
large concourse of sorrowing friends.
Early in life he connected himself
with Carolina Presbyterian church,
remaining member throughout his
life. He bore his affliction with chris
tian fortitude throughout. He was
happily married to Miss Mollie An
drews. daughter OF Mr.. ]. r. Andrews
of Chatham County. N. C. OF this un-
ion children were born, sons, Q
daughters. All them survive to mourn
Ills uedtH.
To his bereaved father, mother.
brothers, and sisters and especially to
his devoted widow and children they
have our most heartfelt sympathy
and may they look to their heavenly
father for aid through these trying
hours, realizing that He is able and
willing to heal the broken-hearted
who are in trouble. May they also
turn to him with the belief that
Affections may seem severe that they
are IN mercy sent.
The following relatives. father and
mother. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Web
ster, A. H. Walters, Caster and Gary,
brothers. and Miss Laura, sister, sur
vive him. May heavens richest bless
ings be showered' on them is the wish
OF a lifelong friend. MGR
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-06-30
ELE,EN FIND DEATH IN FLAMES

Mayficld. Ky. Jane 2G-E Eleven
persons. representing two families.
were burned TO death at the home of
Ernest Lawrence. near here last
nient. Tonight the authorities were
investigating They believe 4 maniac
committed the crime.
The building was Il log structure
consisting. OF three rooms. Otis Drew
a brother-in-law OF Lawrence. had
gone with his family t. spend the
night at the Lawrence home. At mid
night neighbors saw the house in
flames. Not until daylight had the
flre died down sufficiently TO permit
search OF the ruins.
Remains of the victims were burn
ed beyond recognition. In the ashes
were found chafred skulls and torsos
,o' IL persons.
A cornor's inquest was started
late today. Neighbors said they heard
strange sounds coming from the
lonely cabin last night.
1T sounded like women and chill
cren screaming" said one, of the wit
htSSes. and then there were six or
seven explosions like shotgun or pis-
tol shots"
small rifle. shot gun. pistol
ana an axe We're found in the ruins
OF the front room. The bodies were
found In the ruins OF the two ad
joining rooms. The authorities be
Neve the victims were attacked by a
maniac, or that some member of the
family suddenly went insane and slow
his relatives. set the house ailre and
ended his own life.
NeiEhbors said both families wer,
or good terms and they had no enc.
mics so far as any one knew.
Y Mrs. Lottic Riley, mother of Mrs
Lawrence. was hysterical when sh,
visited the scene of the tragedy anc
attended The cOroner's inquest. Sh,
was unable 10 give any explanation
and could name no enemies.
Coroner'S Inquest.
The coroner's jury rendered a Yer
dict that it was unable To determin,
the cause of the holocaust
We believe there was foul pla,
but We do not know the cause" i
read.
Sheriff Mccain announced the in
NestigatiOn would be continued 10
. morrow.
, At 10 o'clock last night, according
to witnesses. music was heard at tn
: Lawrence home. II appeared To b
coming from violin and guitar. l
was midnight. two hours later. whel
=, the shots We're fired. a few minute
; later the hillsides were lighted b.
the house in flames.
The ruins indicated the doors O
, the house had been open when
; burned The weather was very warm
Shriff Mccain explained. in advanc
Ing the murder theory. that il woulC
have been almost impossible for al
of the eleven to be caught in fir,
death trap. He animated that he Wa.
working OF information that NIGH
, result in an arrest in few hours
The farm house was in an isolated
section six miles north OF Mayficld
Il is a wild. mountainous couu
Try and would have been easy
iol mad man 10 have attacked and
slain The inmates fired thu nous.
and escaped detection.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-06-30
Services Vt The Methodist Church

Main Street Methodist Church, Dr.
Watson L. Duncan. Pastor.
sunday school at 10 a. NJ, Mr. w
II. Muller. Superintendent.
Preaching AZ IL \. NJ. and $40
p. NJ by the pastor.
Morning Subjec': "Farablcs BY tina
S'a.' No. 2-'Thc MIXTURE of Good
and Bad in the Church
Evening Subject: "Chmstiau Cit,
z"nship.' patriotic service.
Junior Epworth League at p. M.
Hiss Sarah Hargrove, President.
PRAYER Service on Wednesday al
3 =. NJ.
Public cordially invited to all ser
vices
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-06-30
Join the National Guaitis.

Enlistments are still open for the
End. Co, G. A. G.. S. G.. N G.. Join this
home company and let's make it the
crack organization of the State, make
it one that. not only we, but our town
and community will be proud of hav-
ing. 1t is not only protection to our
community but is a great asset in
many ways.
For information get in touch with
the recruiting officers at once.
End 1t. Chas. S. Stubbs,
Recruiting Officers.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-06-30
Married on Wednesday.

Mr.. William Ernest Campbell of
Florence. :. c., and Miss Kathleen
Bailey, OF Latta. :. c., were married
at the Methodist Parsonage al 1880
=. NJ, June 30. 1921. DR.. Watson b.
Duncan, performing the ceremony.
The happy couple left in the after
neon for their bridal trip. Upon then
return they will make their home in
Florence. The best wishes of their
many friends accompany the bride
and groom
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-06-30
VOL. 20. No. ~.
OiiE-AitiD

The Methodist church was TIA,
scene OF beautiful rainbow Wedding
al Il\"-,hlrtN on the evening of June
ne iw"nty-secOnd when Miss Louise
F"re. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Crum
ore, became the bride of Mr. Emer-
son Ard of Hemingway.
Inc church was attractiyely deco
rated about the pulpit and chance1
with long leaf pine and rainbow rib
oons Graceful arches, rainbow color
e. market the end Of each aisle and
the middle of the ChanCel White
gates under the aisle arches remained
CLOSED until the bridal party entered.
Just before the appointed hour Z
musical program was rendered BY
MISS Mae Berry. soprano; Mrs. Hen
rF EaSterling. alto; Mrs. Burke Ber-
lrN, Jr, violinist; and Mrs. Bill Sum
merlin, Organlst
When the notes OF the wedding
march sounded Misses Rebecca Korp-
oiut ana Margaret Rogers. in dainty
iitlc dresses OF yellow oreandie
marched down the aislcs. unrasteneo
me gates. and held them open for the
orldaI party to enter. First came the
ush"rs. M"ssrs. Grady Fore. Duncan
McDuiii". Dal Bethea. and Hoyt Wat
son. The followins maids wearing
. dresses TO carry out the rainbow
iSch"m" and carrying baskets Of shas-
i Ia daisies entered attended by the
eroomsmen Miss Vivian Mcmillan
land Mr l. G. Mclean: Miss Jennie
Lie Dow and Nj. *. +. Crocl; Miss
Agnes Davis and MIR Rogers: Miss
Nv" Allen and Mr.. A X. Cockrield.
/ MISS sara Lassitor and Mr.. George
J ifoNworth: Miss Norna Ard and Mr.
stephen Fore; Miss Ruby Bethca ana
Mr. Fairy Ard; Hiss Mary Fore ana
Mr.. Caesar Haselden Mrs. Harriet
Berry grand aunt OF The bride. car
rylns beautiful bouquet OF white
.asthmas acted as Dame. Little Lola
Hodge and Richard Fore preceded the
bride scattering daisy petals in her
path. The bride wearing white char
. meuSe with pearl ornaments and car
rylng shower bouquet of shasta
daisies and shadow fern entered with
the groom Always attractive she
was never NOR, So than when wearing
the maline veil caught with orang.
10 blossoms. Beneath the chancel arch
the couple stood to be pronounced
man and wife by Rev j. II Grave.
assisted by Rev :. l. Watson
Immediately after the ceremony
the bridal party. relatives, and friends
went 10 the brides home where a re
cepuon was held. Mrs. II a Bethes
and Mrs. H. a. Edwards met th.
guests while Mrs J J. Tolar and
Mrs Hoyt Watson introduced them
20 ihe brida! party. They then passed
INTO the hall 10 be refreshed with
punch dispensed 10y Misses Eh2abett
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-06-30
TO INVESTIGATE CREDIT
FACILITIES or SOUTH

Washington, June 27- President
harding has requested Secretaries
hoover and Mellon and Managing DI-
rector Meyer OF the War Finance cor
poration to investigate the credit ia
cllltles of the south available for car.
rNlng over present cotton stocks units
they can be marketed in orderly man
ner. according 10 Mr. Hoover.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-06-30

The Juvenile Missionary Society OF
the Methodist church. under the man
agement of Miss DuBose, held a pic
nc at Pee Dee Park Tuesday after
noon. The occasion was most de-
lightful one, and was greatly enjoyed
by the little folks Ice cream and cake
we're served.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-06-30
Notice 10 Dillon Post No. :S2, The Am
crican Legion.

Regular meeting of this Post win
be i'm the Club Rooms at $50 p. M.
Tuesday, July 5th. Every member is
urged TO be there. The doors of the
Club Rooms Will be closed at P. M.
to all members of the Club except the
American Legion members.
John c. Henagan, Jr.,
Post Commander
Chas. S. Stubs, Adjutant.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-06-30
Il. OF l.. Meeting

The rank of squire will be confer
red on two candidates tonight and
every Knight is cordially invited to be
present.
c. s. Herring, C. C.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-06-30

Jeff Turner of Pageland sper
Sunday In town with friends.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-04
GERMAN COMPETITION.

German competition has not been so keen as expected
up to date, according to Secretary Hoover
The German manufacturers Mr. Hoover said,
having difficulty maintaining pre~ar standards both in
quality of production and in quantity In some cases. he
said they have been unable to fulfill contracts for the de-
livery of goods He cited instance contract made
by German company for the sale of steel to purchasers
in Argentina. The Germans unable to make delivery
and were forced to cancel the contract
Secretary Hoover said, however, that there
tnued evidences of GeSman activity in attempting regain
markets throughout the world
The Washington herald., 1921-09-04
JAPANESE TEA EXPORTS TO AMERICA.

Figures given in the Japan Chronicle show that
in 1918 there were tons of teas exported from
Japan to America, whereas the amount exported in
1919 decreased to 10000 tons and in 1870 to only
$4,000 tons. This decrease is attributed to the fact
that lowpriced Indian and Java teas have taken the
place of Japanese tea the market in America,
and in addition there has been some difficulty in the
disposal of old stocks Under these circumstances
no orders have been received from America and ex-
ports are delayed. 1t is considered likely that the
1921 exports may decrease further by 80 or 20 per
unless recourse is had to the drastic measure
of either destroying returning to Japan old stocks
still in existence. y =" =
The Washington herald., 1921-09-04
RAIL WAR CLAIMS PAID.

Since enactment of the transportation bill in o2o up
August 2 1927 the Treasury Department has paid out
the railroads grand total of $65S7442I644 in partial
reimbursement for claims government guarantees and
deficits incurred during Federal control
During the past week the department, has made pay
mens under the act toalng $I6sooo divided follows:
Memphis Dallas and Gulf Railroad (receiver), $1,000;
Detroit Bay City and Western Railroad, $soo Mineral
Point and Northern Railway, $4,000; Terminal Railroad
Association of St Louis $6sooo Trinity and Brazos Val
ley Railroad Company (ecever. $3sooo and Detroit and
Mactinac Railway, $1,000.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-04
SsLts
.IsR pouL1

ssnn edei cotton ~ o
dao Of h than
.&s \.
have
for fact that which
The Washington herald., 1921-09-04

Exports from the United States to the Dutch East
Indies have increased 1s3 per in value from 1913 to
1920 per of the increase taking place in 1919
states recent issue of Finance and Commerce, -. K. Y
The Washington herald., 1921-09-04

1t is proposed to establish Sino German bank il
Peing with capital of $Iooooooo notes Finance ana
Commerce. The capital is to be subscribed in equal pro
portions by Germans and Chinese.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-04

Credit Conditions Eased BY Early Marketn

YEAVY movement of agricultural products to
II market has been the outstanding economic ac-
tivity Of the country. There has been tend
- ency to unusually early marketing and the re-