All articles below graciously contributed by Christina Anthony February 16, 1897, The State (Paper) Allendale, Feb. 15.--Capt. J. Q. Stillwell, supervisor of the Charleston and Western Carolina railroad, has moved his family to Allendale. We are soon to have a local newspaper in Allendale. This will certainly be a great adventage to our community. Mr. Jones All has been in New York for several weeks. He is expected home in a few days. Mr. W. V. Gill has been quite sick from la grippe for several days. Quite a large number of our people have been affected with the same disease. Dr. W. S. Hay has been seriously ill for quite a while. His brother, Dr. Hay of North Carolina, and also Dr. Wyman of Aiken, have been attending him. The lumber for Mr. J. L. Oswald's handsome new residence is being put on the ground. When completed it will be one of the neatest places in town. Mr. John All and his brother, Percy, leave this week for Clemson college. Messrs. Sam and Saxon Calhoun of Gilletts also leave this week for Clemson. Miss Virginia Breeland has gone to Columbia to take a special course in art and elocution at the Columbia Female college. Miss Corrie Williams, daughter of the Rev. J. G. Williams, D. D., is visiting in Georgia. Mrs. Fritz, mother of Mrs. W. F. Googe, is visiting the latter, who has been quite ill with nervous prostration. Mrs. M. E. Furse of Gillets has had quite a serious case of penumonia. Her son, Dr. B. M. Badger, of Summerton is visiting her. The little son of Mr. Ben Myrick met with a serious accident while playing at school the other day. He received a fall from which his arm was broken. Dr. C. D. Clarkson was called and the little fellow is doing very nicely. Mr. W. A. Foeth went to Savannah a few days ago and to the surprise of everybody, brought back a charming bride. Our town will sustain a serious loss in the removal of Mr. Mixson and family, who expect to move to Charleston soon. Miss Maggie Williams is visiting friends at Denmark. She expects to be absent several weeks. Allendale's Christmas Nothing to Disburb Customary Quite - Marriage of a Popular Couple December 30, 1897, The State (Paper) Allendale, Dec. 29.--So far the Christmas season has passed off quitely and without accident in our community. Part of the quiet of Christmas day may be attributed to the weather--there was so much rain in town that our small boys were unable to utilize their supply of firecrackers and Roman candles. Many of our college boys and girls are at home for the holidays, among them John All, Percy All and Hugh Tison of Clemson, and Miss Ethel Googe of the Columbia Female college, also Willie Breeland of the Charleston Medical college. The pupils of our graded school are enjoying the holidays, Prof. J. C. Daniel, the principal, is visiting relatives in Laurens; Miss Mollie Farmer, one of the assistants is visiting in Newberry: the others are spending time with friends at home. Miss Laura Darlington, our music and art teacher, speaks of going to New York to take a special course. "The Allendale Pen and Press" has made its graceful bow to the public. Miss Corinne Searson, the accomplished daughter of Dr. Searson, is the editor and her father is business manager. We bespeak for it great prosperity. The social event of the season was the marriage of Mr. Waring Lawton of Savannah, Ga., to Miss Madge Wood, one of our fair daughters. It occurred on the 23rd at the Baptist church, Rev. J. T. Morrison of Robertville officiating. Miss Telie Wood was maid of honor. The attendants were as follows: Miss Sallie Tobin with Mr. T. M. Willingham, Miss Pauline Tison with Mr. Ferris Cain, Miss Jennie Bostick with Mr. Bryan Harper, Miss Louise WIlson with Mr. T. J. Wood, Miss Fetie Wood with Mr. Maner Lawton. The flower girls and escorts were: Miss Agnes Tobin with Master Malcolm Hay, Miss Bessie Tison with Master Walter Smart. Ushers: Messrs. B. F. Wilson, J. G. Stoney, I. D. Ellis and J. E. Searson. Much interest is being taken in our municipal election, to take place in a short time. Allendale News Notes Rev. W. C. Kirkland's Farewell Sermon, An Actress Slightly Hurt. November 25, 1906, The State (Paper) Allendale, Nov. 24.--Rev. W. C. Kirkland preached his farewell sermon in the Allendale Methodist church on last Sunday morning. Mr. Kirkland has been here for four years and is very much beloved as a pastor and highly respected as a citizen. His friends are many and are numbered with all denominations. It is quite a source of regret that Allendale is to lose Mr. Kirkland and his charming family. Rev. Dr. Derieux of Greenville filled the Baptist pulpit on Sunday evening. Dr. Derieux's eloquent sermon was preached to a crowded house. Following the sermon were a few remarks from Mr. Keys of The Baptist Courier. The Allendale church was well represented at the association held in Varnville last week. Rev. Thomas P. Walsh will preach in the Episcopal church tomorrow. The King Dramatic company played in the town hall three nights this week. They played to full houses. The people and the management are quite pleased with results. A little accident happened to one of the actors in "Rip van Winkle." The heavy curtain roller fell upon Miss Lillian Douglass, rendering her unconscious for a few moments and bruising her shoulder. She was ready for the next act, having sustained no serious injury. Dr. Breeland is now accupying his handsome brick residence on upper Main street. The new home of Mr. R. L. Zeigler will be completed within a few days. Three new store buildings are in course of erection. Mr. W. R. Darlington, Jr., arrived a few days ago with his charming bride. Mrs. Darlington is from Greensboro, Ala. She is well known here and has a host of friends in South Carolina. Mrs. Querry of New York city is visiting Miss Elise Stoney. Mr. W. L. Maner has returned from Alabama, were he has been visiting his brother, Col. O. C. Maner. Mr. L. Wilson, Jr., will take charge of the joint agency of the two railway companies at this point on Dec. 1. A number of Confederate veterans and others went to Columbia this week to do honor to Gen. Hampton. Conditions are decidedly unfavorable in this vicinity from several standpoints. The farmers have had unusually hard luck and the manufacturing industries have suffered from circumstances. However, business is not entirely bad and the future is not so black as in some locations. Farmers are putting in plenty of oats. The cane mills are all in operation. Allendale Man Hit By Automobile R. Wyatt Youngblood May Have Suffered Fatal Injuries in Accident on Road. December 6, 1915, The State (Paper) Allendale, Dec. 5.--R. Wyatt Youngblood was last night about 7 o'clock run over while driving from Allendale to Seigling in his buggy, which was struck by an automobile. The car struck the horse's head, killing it instantly, throwing Mr. Youngblood out, the car passing over the body. The car was stopped and backed up to the scene of the accident, passing over his body a second time. It is impossible to arrive at the extent of Mr. Youngblood's injuries, as they are principally internal, but he is in very serious condition. No arrests have been made. Mr. Youngblood is about 60 years of age and is a sufferer from palsy. Wedding at Allendale April 12, 1898, The State (Paper) Allendale, April 11.--The event of greatest social interest that has occurred in our community for quite a while was the marriage last week of Mr. Boyce M. Roberts, of Allendale to Miss Corinne Loadholdt, of Sycamore. It occurred at the Baptist church near the bride's home. Rev. Watson B. Duncan performing the ceremony. Mrs. A. Q. Kennedy played the wedding march. Messrs. O. H. Ellis and F. A. Kennedy were the ushers. The following were the attendants: Miss Maud Young with Mr. R. C. Roberts, Jr.; Miss Marie Kennedy with Mr. Hugh Tuton; Miss Lucy Williams with Mr. L. I. Youmans; Miss Hattie Preston with Mr. A. Dunbar; Miss Lillie Youmans with Dr. A. Patterson; Miss Lillie Bowers with Mr. H. Loadholt; Miss Hattie Lighsey with Mr. S. Riley; Miss Lula Lewis with Dr. J. H. Roberts. After the ceremony the bridal party proceeded to the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Miles Loadholt, where a most elegant dinner was served. The presents received by the newly married couple were excellent and of such nature as to be both beautiful and serviceable. Easter services were held in the Methodist church here yesterday. The church was beautifully and tastily decorated with cut flowers and pot plants, etc. In the rear of the pulpit stood the cross, while just over were the letters "Christ is Risen." A very large congregation attended and enjoyed the services. The pastor, Rev. Watson B. Duncan, preached a special sermon on "The Resurrection of the Dead." Among the prominent visitors present were Col. L. W. Youmans adn Mrs. V. D. Young, of Fairfax. The latest news from Dr. John G. Williams is not at all encouraging to his friend who have been hoping for his recovery.

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