1916 Observer  Mabry, Eliza Miss Mack, Ben colored was $3 for gambling in public, Observer 2/11/1916, page 8 Mack, J. W. was elected for the year 1917 as Manager of WOW, Newberry Camp No. 542, Observer 12/15/1916, page 4 Mack, John Mrs. of West End in Newberry was the sister to Mrs. Virginia Felker and Miss Grace Chalmers of Greenville SC, Observer 4/7/1916, page 8 Mackey, James Franklin 67 years old one of the best known men of Greenville, was born in Columbia SC 7/16/1850 and died 8/16/1916 at his home, 1517 Pendleton St. Greenville SC. He married Miss Nellie Hipp of Newberry thirty five years ago and she with four daughters and three sons survived him: Mrs. C. R. Yeager of Jacksonville FL, Alice, Nellie May and Margaret Mackey; Charles E. Mackey and Arthur Mackey of Greenville SC and George Mackey of Atlanta GA. The article had a lengthy story of his professional life, Observer 8/22/1916, page 2 MacLean, F. D. ‘Dutch’ left Newberry on 5/13/1916 and had not been heard from since. He was a 1915 graduate from Newberry College and tutored many of the students. He was born in Youngstown Ohio. Details, Observer 6/16/1916, page 8; Fred D. MacLean was thought to be in Canada, joining the forces of either Ottawa or Toronto. A letter had been received from his brother W. M. MacLean, superintendent of schools in Topeka KS stating that all traces of Fred MacLean’s movements led to the conclusion. Details, Observer 6/20/1916, page 1; he had disappeared from Newberry SC in May. He was a Newberry College Professor, football and basketball star. An unsigned postcard received by a friend postmarked in Ohio had given some to believe it was from him. Observer 12/19/1916, page 1 Maddock, Sim was fined $10 for assault and battery, Observer 3/21/1916, page 1 Maddox, John Mrs. of Anderson SC was the daughter to Mrs. Caroline Summers Pennington who died 9/19/1916. She was the niece to Mrs. Laura Edwards of Abbeville SC and sister to Mrs. Ned Oliver of Laurens SC, Mrs. Harvey Williams of Orangeburg SC and Leroy Pennington of Newport News VA, Observer 9/22/1916, page 4 Maffett, Bates Mrs. of Prosperity SC was the daughter of W. B. Padgett of Saluda SC. Observer 4/28/1916, page 8 Maffett, Dan brother of G. A. Maffett of Prosperity SC left Newberry when a young man and started a mercantile business in TX. This is the first time he visited Prosperity in 20 years. Observer 8/11/1916, page 8 Maffett, Fannie S. Mrs. of Silverstreet advertised a mare and 4-years old colt for sale, Observer 1/4/1916, page 8 Maffett, G. B. of Prosperity advertised he had a car and a horse & buggy and was selling the horse & buggy with harness for $150, Observer 9/22/1916, page 8 Maffett, S. N. Mrs. of Anderson SC was the aunt to Mrs. Mattie Carlson (Nee Sloan), Observer 6/23/1916, page 8 Maffett, William Mrs. of San Antonio TX was the daughter of Andrew H. Wheeler who died 2/11/1916 and Miss Nora Counts. She was the niece to Nathan B. Wheeler and sister to Mrs. V. L. Norman of Columbia SC and one son Clarence Wheeler of Washington DC. Observer 2/15/1916, page 1 Magill, George T. was a candidate as Solicitor of the 8th Judicial District, Observer 3/17/1916, page 4; PHOTOGRAPH and card of thank for election support, Observer 9/5/1916, page 4 Mahon, Mary Eliza Miss formerly of Newberry SC but more recently of NYC married William Baynard Simons Jr. of Charleston SC on 7/20/1916 at the home of A. H. Kohn on Laurel Street in Columbia SC officiated by Rev. H. A. McCullough. They will live in Charleston where the groom works for the Portland Cement Co., Observer 7/21/1916, page 8 Major, J. M. of the Whitmire Pharmacy was establishing a drug store under the Whitmire Hotel. Observer 2/15/1916, page 4 Mann, I. B. was elected for the year 1917 as Adviser Lieut. of WOW, Newberry Camp No. 542, Observer 12/15/1916, page 4 Mann, Joseph Mrs. of Newberry was the mother of Mrs. Harry Price of Spartanburg, Observer 5/5/1916, page 8; she was the mother Mrs. A. H. Summerfield of Baltimore, Observer 5/12/1916, page 8 Mann, Lillie Miss was elected ‘Great Keeper of Wampum’ of the degree of Pocahontas, Observer 4/14/1916, page 8 Mann, Roberta Miss was elected President of the Waverly Literary Society of Newberry High School. Observer 10/3/1916, page 1 Mann, W. S. was elected M of W for 1916 for Newberry Lodge No. 75, K of P, Observer 1/18/1916, page 8; he was elected Tiler of Newberry SC Amity Masonic Lodge No. 87 for 1917, Observer 12/22/1916, page 5 MANNING, RICHARD I. Gov. – his New Year’s message, Observer 1/4/1916, page 1 Manro, George 107 years old died in Harrisonburg VA on 9/5/1916. He resigned as sexton of the Catholic Church last year. He was born in Scotland and came to the US in 1863. Observer 9/12/1916, page 2 Maples, Rose 17 miles from Statesburgh, was 102 years old. Observer 4/25/1916, page 2 Marchbanks, P. P. of Port Arthur TX was the brother to Mrs. J. W. Denning of Newberry SC. Observer 6/16/1916, page 8 Marcus, General colored died in Newberry on 3/31/1916 of an epileptic seizure. He was in the employ of R. Y. Leavell & Son 16-17 years. He was the son of Neel Marcus and was survived by widow and two children, a daughter in Charlotte and a son whose whereabouts were not known. Observer 4/4/1916, page 8 Marion, J. P. Mrs. of Sumter SC was the daughter of Dr. William C. Irby and the former Miss Laura Vance. She was the sister to Mrs. W. D. Ferguson of Laurens SC, Mrs. T. D. Darlington of Charleston SC and R. Vance Irby. Observer 11/3/1916, page 6 Marsh, Myrtle Mrs. of Newberry visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. H. Q. Rogers of Saluda SC. Observer 4/28/1916, page 8 Marshall, Alex colored COURT obtaining goods under false pretenses - nol prossed, Observer 12/8/1916, page 1 Marshall, Mrs. 84 years old attended a gathering of octogenarians, Observer 9/22/1916, page 5 Marshall, Richard colored who lives on Newberry Route 2 had a $300 mule killed by lightening on 6/20/1916. He was plowing when a thunderstorm came up. He hurried to the house, jumped off the mule and turned it into the stable while he ran into the house out of the rain. In a few minutes a bolt of lightening struck the mule on the head, killing it instantly, Observer 6/23/1916, page 8 Martin, Arthur of Spartanburg SC shot and killed his wife on 12/12/1916 and then committed suicide. They had been married three months, details, Observer 12/15/1916, page 4 Martin, Belle Miss wrote "The Women In The War" in the 1880’s, Observer 10/10/1916, page 3 Martin, Bernice Miss will host the Bachelor’s Maid Party, Observer 2/8/1916, page 8; about the event, Observer 2/11/1916, page 4; she hosted a social, details, Observer 10/31/1916, page 4 Martin, C. B. of Newberry SC Amity Masonic Lodge No. 87 was elected Steward for 1917, Observer 12/22/1916, page 5 Martin, C. Burr Mrs. was the sister of Mr. Stewart, the telegraph operator in Spartanburg and daughter of Mrs. Ida Boozer, Observer 3/10/1916, page 8 Martin, E. B. Mrs. of Newberry was the niece of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Wilson of Winnsboro SC, Observer 1/4/1916, page 8 Martin, E. M. was a delegate from Chappells for the Democratic county convention, Observer 4/25/1916, page 4; E. M. Martin of Chappells was in a car accident, details, Observer 10/13/1916, page 8 Martin, Eunice was scheduled to deliver the Valedictory for closing exercises of Chappells School, Observer 4/21/1916, page 3 Martin, Frank married Miss Ida Longshore on 12/20/1916 at the home of the bride’s father Wilson Longshore in the Trinity section of the county officiated by Rev. William R. Bouknight, Observer 12/22/1916, page 5 Martin, Herman won 3rd prize of a record book and $5 worth of photos for 10 best ears of corn at the annual Newberry Fair, Observer 12/5/1916, page 1 Martin, Lalla Miss teaches domestic science in a Spartanburg High School, Observer 10/3/1916, page 8; she hosted a social, details, Observer 10/31/1916, page 4 Martin, Sam a colored boy found a lady’s black kid glove on Johnstone street, Observer 3/17/1916, page 8 Martin, Samuel colored paid a fine of $2 for soliciting passengers at the Union Station, Observer 4/28/1916, page 8 Martin, W. L. and family moved from Greenville SC to Harrington Street in Newberry SC. Observer 6/2/1916, page 8 MASONIC – the new Masonic Building in Prosperity is almost finished, Observer 1/14/1916, page 1; names of the members of Amity Lodge No. 37 who participated in the burial of fellow Mason Capt. Gaillard, Observer 1/28/1916, page 5; Charles Frank Johnson for 58 years Treasurer for the Grand Royal Chapter, Royal Arch Masons of SC died. George S. Mower of Newberry attended the funeral on 4/17/1916, Observer 4/18/1916, page 8; advertisement for a meeting with Floyd Bradley as WM and J. W. Earhardt as Secretary, Observer 6/30/1916, page 8; Masonic Lodge of Prosperity elected officers for 1917, names given, Observer 12/22/1916, page 1; officers for 1917 Amity Lodge No. 87 – names given, Observer 12/22/1916, page 5 Mastus, Jim and his father motored to Camp Styx in Columbia SC (Recruitment Center), Observer 7/4/1916, page 1 Mathias, S. M. of Irmo SC purchased a ‘Maxwell Touring’car from Summers Bros. dealer, Observer 7/11/1916, page 8 Mathis, Charlie of Prosperity SC married Miss Maybel Asbill of Newberry on 10/8/1916 at the home of the bride’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Asbill of Newberry SC. Observer 10/10/1916, page 1 Mathis, Helen Miss had a birthday party on 5/12/1916, details, Observer 5/16/1916, page 5 Mathis, Jack and his brothers Ben and Clea Mathis attacked C. P. Workman, chief of police of Prosperity SC. All three men were out on $600 Bond each. Observer 12/19/1916, page 1 Matland, Gorrell Alice Miss will marry James Brown Werts on 6/28/1916 at Winston-Salem NC. The groom was the son of the late John Belton Werts, formerly of Newberry and then of Spartanburg. He was the brother of Arthur P. Werts of Silverstreet SC. Observer 6/23/1916, page 4 Matthews, B. C. hosted a Friday night (New Years Eve) dance for 60 of the younger set with music furnished by the Victrola. Observer 1/4/1916, page 5; he was elected as a Director of the Bank of Pomaria, Observer 9/15/1916, page 8; he paid $16.90 in Income Tax for 1916, Observer 10/20/1916, page 5 Matthews, C. A. Mr. and Mrs. – about their motor trip in a Maxwell auto, Observer 5/5/1916, page 5 Matthews, C. A. Mrs. hosted a meeting of the ladies aid society, details, Observer 9/8/1916, page 1 Matthews, E. P. a Confederate Veteran, left to attend the Confederate reunion at Rock Hill, Observer 4/25/1916, page 8 Matthews, Edith L. Mrs. was 70 years old and celebrated with a dinner and a poem written by her daughter, Mrs. Margaret McCrackin, printed in the newspaper, Observer 3/3/1916, page 5 Matthews, Elizabeth colored pleaded guilty to fighting but denied abusive and blasphemous language; fined $8 or 25 days, Observer 5/30/1916, page 8 Matthews, John W. and family moved from Chappells to Newberry RFD 7, Observer 1/4/1916, page 8 Matthews, Margherita was a 1916 graduate of Newberry High School, details, Observer 6/2/1916, page 1; she was the daughter of B. C. Matthews and hosted a social at the home of her parents "Oakhurst", details, Observer 7/18/1916, page 5; she hosted a dance and social, details, Observer 8/8/1916, page 8; she hosted a social, details, Observer 9/5/1916, page 4 and Observer 9/22/1916, page 4; she started classes at Converse College, Observer 9/26/1916, page 8 Matthews, W. E. of Leesville was the father of B. C. Matthews, President of the National Bank of Newberry, Observer 3/7/1916, page 8 Mattress, Sarah colored of Anderson SC killed her husband Sump Mattress. Details, Observer 5/2/1916, page 1 May, J. L. was the brother of Mrs. J. F. Wishart of Wilmington Delaware, Observer 6/13/1916, page 1 Maybin, Azile Miss will teach in Silverstreet SC, Observer 7/28/1916, page 8 Maybin, Ben H. who with his wife and two children lived at the parental home in Union SC was the grandson of George W. and Margaret Evans. He was the son of Frank E. Maybin and Mrs. Octavia Evans Maybin. He was the nephew to Mrs. Sallie Davis of Gainesville FL and Mrs. Clarence Jeter of Union SC. He was the brother to W. D. Maybin of Atlanta GA, Joseph H. Maybin of Toledo Ohio, Mrs. T. E. Wicker of Newberry SC and Mrs. C. M. King of Atlanta GA. Observer 8/25/1916, page 5 Maybin, Elizabeth Chick Miss married Josiah Harvey Gaillard in 1868, living in Newberry until her death in 1911, Observer 1/28/1916, page 5 Maybin, Frank E. had married Miss Octavia Evans daughter of George W. and Margaret Evans on 12/16/1869 in the same house she was born and died, officiated by Rev. Hawkins. Observer 8/25/1916, page 5 Maybin, Frank Mrs. (Nee Octavia Evans, daughter of George W. and Margaret Evans) 66 years old of Goshen Township in Union County died 8/21/1916. For a time she and her husband lived in St. Philip’s section of Newberry County but moved to Union County years ago. Her brother Bob Evans died at the Battle of Seven Pines in the civil war. She was survived by two sisters, Mrs. Sallie Davis of Gainesville FL and Mrs. Clarence Jeter of Union SC. She was also survived by husband and five children: W. D. Maybin of Atlanta GA, Joseph H. Maybin of Toledo Ohio, Ben H. Maybin who with his wife and two children lived at the parental home in Union SC, Mrs. T. E. Wicker of Newberry SC and Mrs. C. M. King of Atlanta GA. Burial was in the family burial grounds. Observer 8/25/1916, page 5 Maybin, Joseph H. of Toledo Ohio was the grandson of George W. and Margaret Evans. He was the son of Frank E. Maybin and Mrs. Octavia Evans Maybin. He was the nephew to Mrs. Sallie Davis of Gainesville FL and Mrs. Clarence Jeter of Union SC. He was the brother to W. D. Maybin of Atlanta GA, Ben H. Maybin who with his wife and two children lived at the parental home in Union SC, Mrs. T. E. Wicker of Newberry SC and Mrs. C. M. King of Atlanta GA. Observer 8/25/1916, page 5 Maybin, R. C. Mrs. fell ill. The problem was due to high blood pressure. Her daughters Mrs. Wood Folsom of Bishopville and Mrs. Hy Wilson of Darlington SC were called to her side, Observer 2/25/1916, page 1 Maybin, W. D. Mrs. of Atlanta GA was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Cofield. She was the sister of John Caldwell Cofield who died 8/25/1916, Mrs. S. A. Jeter of Whitmire SC, Mrs. John Calder of Monroe NC, Mrs. Charles Howie of Greenville SC and one brother George Cofield of Carlisle SC. Observer 8/29/1916, page 8 Maybin, W. D. of Atlanta GA was the grandson of George W. and Margaret Evans. He was the son of Frank E. Maybin and Mrs. Octavia Evans Maybin. He was the nephew to Mrs. Sallie Davis of Gainesville FL and Mrs. Clarence Jeter of Union SC. He was the brother to Joseph H. Maybin of Toledo Ohio, Ben H. Maybin who with his wife and two children lived at the parental home in Union SC, Mrs. T. E. Wicker of Newberry SC and Mrs. C. M. King of Atlanta GA. Observer 8/25/1916, page 5 Mayer, A. G. Mayer, Aurelia Miss was elected as a teacher of the Warrenton School in Abbeville County SC. Observer 5/26/1916, page 8 Mayer, Cornelia Miss started classes at Converse College, Observer 9/26/1916, page 8 Mayer, Hollis colored was brought home from Petersburg VA ill with pneumonia. After taking sick he sent for his wife Carrie, the daughter of Maston Grazier. Later his brother, Ernest Mayer, who was also a son-in-law to Maston Grazier and the well known janitor of Newberry College went to VA and brought him home. He is now improving, Observer 3/3/1916, page 5 Mayer, J. A. deceased had a headstone erected on his gravesite at Zion Church Cemetery by P. F. Baxter, Observer 4/21/1916, page 5 Mayer, John Adam and wife deceased – a double granite headstone was erected on their grave at Zion Churchyard, by P. F. Baxter, Observer 4/21/1916, page 8 Mayer, Kate daughter of Dr. O. B. Mayer had married E. C. Connor. She died at her home in Greenwood SC on 4/2/1916 of heart failure. She was survived by husband and daughters Alice, Carrie Lou, Katherine and Claire; a brother Dr. O. B. Mayer and a sister Mrs. J. Thomas Mayes. Observer 4/4/1916, page 8 Mayer, Louise Mrs. was born 11/26/1818 and died 7/15/1916 at the age of 97 years, 7 months and 19 days. Burial was in the cemetery of Zion Methodist Church. She was survived by a son, J. Lawson Mayer and a daughter Mrs. Jacob Bedenbaugh, details, Observer 7/18/1916, page 5 Mayer, Mike was suffering with sore hands, made worse when working with a sick horse, Observer 4/11/1916, page 8 Mayer, O. B. Dr. returned from Columbia. He was a patient in the hospital, Observer 4/14/1916, page 8; After five months of illness he was seen out in his car, Observer 6/30/1916, page 8 Mayer, O. B. Mrs. hosted a social, details, Observer 10/24/1916, page 5 Mayer, O. B. was elected President of the Senior Class of Newberry College, Observer 10/24/1916, page 4 MAYES DRUG STORE – offered a glove for any baseball knocked over the fence at the Newberry College athletic field, Observer 3/31/1916, page 8; the store displayed the Nation’s Capitol in miniature, made from cakes of soap, Observer 5/26/1916, page 1 Mayes, B. M. was selected to serve for the spring term of Common Pleas Court, Observer 4/25/1916, page 1 Mayes, Brooks purchased a lot in Helena for $290, Observer 2/8/1916, page 1 Mayes, Ellen 70 years old colored of Graveltown who was a nurse for many years, died of pneumonia on 2/22/1916 at her home, Observer 2/25/1916, page 8 Mayes, J. B. Mrs. hosted a social, details, Observer 10/24/1916, page 5; she hosted a social, details, Observer 10/27/1916, page 8; she spent Thanksgiving in Columbia with her sister Mrs. J. W. Haltiwanger, Observer 12/1/1916, page 8 Mayes, J. T. Jr. of Cincinnati Ohio will spend Christmas with his folks in Newberry SC. Observer 12/19/1916, page 8 Mayes, J. T. Mrs. hosted the Jasper DAR meeting, Observer 1/14/1916, page 8; she hosted the last meeting of Jasper Chapter DAR, details, Observer 1/18/1916, page 1; Mrs. J. Thomas Mayes was the sister of Dr. O. B. Mayer and Mrs. Kate Mayer Connor who died at her home in Greenwood SC on 4/2/1916 of heart failure. Observer 4/4/1916, page 8; she was the mother of Willie Mayes of Birmingham ALA, Observer 6/20/1916, page 8 Mayes, John B. Mrs. hosted the Monday Bridge Club, details, Observer 3/10/1916, page 5 Mayes, John B. was presented with a shaving cabinet sent to him by Mrs. L. H. Pebles of Bishopville SC. It had belonged to his uncle the late Jno B. Mayes who was killed in the Battle of Seven Pines. He was a half brother to Mrs. Pebles (Nee Briggs). Observer 2/8/1916, page 8 Mayes, Kathryn Miss of Newberry participated in the recital at Winthrop College given by the senior class, Observer 5/2/1916, page 8 Mayes, Robert L. Dr. returned to Newberry after being in NY for 2 years after graduation from Jefferson Medical College, Observer 6/13/1916, page 8 Mayes, Willie of Birmingham ALA visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Mayes, Observer 6/20/1916, page 8 Maynard, B. H. Mrs. of Saluda County SC was the daughter of W. E. Clary who died 10/9/1915 and Mrs. Cornelia Clary who died 8/3/1916. She was the sister to W. F. Clary of Abbeville SC, W. O. Clary of Saluda SC, Mrs. Minnie Wallace of Jalapa SC, Mrs. J. S. Floyd of Newberry County SC, J. H. Clary of Newberry SC, M. W. Clary of Newberry SC and J. R. Clary of Newberry SC. Observer 8/8/1916, page 8 McCain, Estaline and Elgiva, both students of Chicora College visited their sister Mrs. Thomas P. Johnson of Newberry SC, Observer 4/25/1916, page 8 McCain, Maud Miss married E. L. Johnson both of Whitmire at Whitmire on 2/27/1916 officiated by Rev. J. M. Fridy, Observer 3/3/1916, page 4 McCarey, Earl of Newberry visited his sister Mrs. H. E. Corley of Greenwood SC, Observer 4/28/1916, page 8 McCarey, G. E. of Newberry visited his brother W. B. McCarey of Edgefield SC who was very ill, Observer 4/18/1916, page 8; his brother died on 4/30/1916 in Saluda SC, Observer 4/28/1916, page 8; he visited his relatives in Saluda SC, J. D. Butler and D. S. Burnett, Observer 5/16/1916, page 8 McCarey, James son of G. E. McCarey will return home next week. His enlistment tour on the Battleship Rhode Island expires 7/1/1916, Observer 6/30/1916, page 8; he left on 8/14/1916 for Charleston to reenlist, Observer 8/15/1916, page 8; he was stationed at the Charleston Navy Yard. Observer 8/22/1916, page 8 McCarley, Brice Mrs. will host a fish fry for benefit of the Burton School association, Observer 11/14/1916, page 8 McCarley, Miss married James P. Bradley. She died 4/1/1916 and was buried in Opelika ALA. She was the sister-in-law to Floyd Bradley of Newberry SC. Observer 4/4/1916, page 8 McCarley, S. B. was selected to serve on the petit jury of Sessions Court starting 6/12/1916, Observer 5/30/1916, page 4 McCarter, R. C. of Newberry went to Greer SC to attend the funeral of his grandfather, Captain Joe McCarter who died 11/13/1916. Captain McCarter was a confederate veteran, survived by one son, two daughters, a sister and his wife, Observer 11/17/1916, page 8 McCarty, Robert was the step-son of James A. Bradley of Opelika ALA. He will reside with step-grandfather E. P. Bradley in Newberry, attending the Newberry Schools, Observer 4/18/1916, page 8 McCaskill, Wesley killed his brother-in-law W. T. Smith Jr. in Kershaw County SC, details, Observer 10/27/1916, page 5 McCaughrin, Fannie and sister Lucy hosted a social, details, Observer 11/21/1916, page 1 McCaughrin, Fannie Miss co-hosted a bridal reception at the home of Mrs. W. H. Hunt, Observer 1/18/1916, page 1; she hosted a meeting of the Emery Circle, details, Observer 2/22/1916, page 4 McCaughrin, J. N. Mrs. held a bridge luncheon in honor of her sister Mrs. C. L. Reid, Observer 2/1/1916, page 5; she hosted a meeting of the bachelor Maids, details, Observer 5/12/1916, page 5; she hosted the Civic League, details, Observer 5/19/1916, page 4 McCaughrin, J. N. Mrs. was hostess of a social, details, Observer 10/20/1916, page 5 and Observer 11/10/1916, page 5 McCaughrin, Lucy Miss returned after two months in New Orleans, Observer 3/21/1916, page 8; she entertained with a social, details, Observer 4/28/1916, page 4 McCaughrin, Silas Mrs. of Birmingham ALA was the niece of Mrs. Mollie Norris who died 5/14/1916, Observer 5/19/1916, page 1; she was the sister of Miss Lois Fant of Newberry and Caldwell Fant of Harrisburg PA who died 5/17/1916, Observer 5/19/1916, page 4 McClellan, Sumter died at his home in Columbia on 4/8/1916. He was the step-son of J. J. Singley, Observer 4/14/1916, page 4 McClintock, E. P. Mrs. was stricken with paralysis at the home of her sister Mrs. Todd near Due West, details. Observer 5/23/1916, page 5; she died on 5/24/1916. Burial was in Rosemont Cemetery. She was the former Miss Young and was survived by two daughter, Euphemia and Mary Law McClintock, Observer 5/26/1916, page 1 McClintock, Mrs. of Newberry visited Mrs. J. L. Kennerly of Winnsboro, Observer 4/25/1916, page 8 McConnell, Louis James will marry Miss Kate Dickert daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Roland Dickert on 10/18/1916 at 2401 Main St. Columbia SC. Observer 10/10/1916, page 8 McCord, W. G. Mrs. of Abbeville SC was the sister to Mrs. L. C. Merchant of Prosperity SC. Observer 7/25/1916, page 1 McCormac, Sallie B. Miss of Dillon SC committed suicide 9/11/1916. Details, Observer 9/15/1916, page 2 McCORMICK COUNTY – new county formed, Observer 2/18/1916, page 1 McCormick, Coy was killed by Johnnie Gibson at Marlboro SC, details, Observer 5/9/1916, page 2 McCracken, Newton colored was shot and killed by Will Jordan colored, in Salisbury NC while returning home from VA, details, Observer 6/23/1916, page 4 McCrackin, F. B. Dr. and Mrs. of Bamberg SC visited Mr. and Mrs. Thad McCrackin of Newberry, Observer 1/4/1916, page 8 McCrackin, Ida Mrs. of Newberry was the daughter of Mrs. Rachel Bonds of Laurens SC and cousin to W. H. Eddy. She was the Niece to W. P. Hunter of Guntown MS and Hyde Hunter of Stamford TX, Observer 4/28/1916, page 6; Mrs. Ida McCrackin of Laurens County SC was the daughter of Aunt Rachel Bonds and cousin to W. H. Eddy, Observer 11/28/1916, page 5 McCrackin, J. F. his name was drawn to serve on the jury for the second week of Common Pleas Court beginning 5/8/1916, Observer 5/2/1916, page 1 McCrackin, J. T. Mrs. hosted a social, details, Observer 5/26/1916, page 1 and Observer 10/20/1916, page 5 McCrackin, Margaret Elizabeth Miss received a certificate of attendance form Chicora College, Observer 5/26/1916, page 8 McCrackin, Ruth Louise Miss was a 1916 graduate of Chicora College, Observer 5/26/1916, page 8 McCrackin, Samuel P. was cutting his hay with his mower being drawn by a big bay mare and another horse. The other horse jumped forward on being hit with a whip, making the mare fall backward. One of the hind legs of the mare was cut by the mower blade above the ankle and amputated. The mare had to be destroyed. It was a valuable horse, the mother of several fine colts. Observer 9/29/1916, page 8 McCrackin, Thad Mr. and Mrs. of Newberry were visited by Dr. and Mrs. F. B. McCrackin of Bamberg SC, Observer 1/4/1916, page 8; Mrs. Thad McCrackin hosted a newly former Sewing Club at her home on College Street, Observer 3/3/1916, page 5 McCrary, Clara Mrs. paid $19.50 in Income Tax for 1916, Observer 10/20/1916, page 5 McCravey, E. C. was suing the Southern RR for damages received when struck by a train, Observer 2/1/1916, page 6 McCullough, A. W. of Iva SC had a mule struck by lightening while inside a barn. The barn was destroyed and the mule’s head was torn to pieces, details, Observer 7/14/1916, page 1 McCullough, Eliza Miss after several years in Newberry SC working as a home missionary of the Methodist Church, left for Atlanta GA. Observer 7/4/1916, page 1 McCullough, G. L. was selected to serve on the petit jury of Sessions Court starting 6/12/1916, Observer 5/30/1916, page 4 McCullough, J. H. Dr. sold all his stock of goods from his drug store to Dr. F. R. Hunter and will devote full time to his sales stables, Observer 3/14/1916, page 8 McCullough, J. J. Dr. suffered the loss of a child in a wind storm at their home in Kemp City OK, Observer 5/23/1916, page 5 McCullough, Joseph A. and wife traveled from Columbia to Greenville in his $6,000 Pierce Arrow twin 6 limousine car, Observer 1/25/1916, page 8 McCullough, Marvin married Miss Carrie Watson on 12/27/1916 at the home of the bride’s brother in Whitmire SC. Observer 12/29/1916, page 8 McCutchen, George Mrs. of Columbia SC was visited by her sister Mrs. W.J. Roundtree of Norfolk VA; she was visited by her mother Mrs. Alan Johnstone. Observer 8/18/1916, page 8 McCutcheon, George of Greenville SC was appointed clerk of the house committee on agriculture at Washington DC by Congressman, A. F. Lever, details, Observer 12/29/1916, page 4 McDonald, H. R. of Newberry was one of 1758 men in the employ of the SOUTHERN RR Co. who were awarded a medal in recognition of long service and loyalty. He had been an employee for twenty five years. It was bronze and his name and the dates of service were engraved on it, details, Observer 3/28/1916, page 8; of Kibler’s Bridge section; he purchased a Maxwell Touring car, Observer 6/16/1916, page 8 and Observer 7/11/1916, page 4 McDonald, W. A. Mrs. of Hodges SC was the sister to Miss Louise Melton of Newberry SC. Observer 6/16/1916, page 8 McDowell, Lillian Miss entertained with a rook party, details, Observer 2/18/1916, page 1 McDowell, Mrs. was the niece to J. Franke Browne of Prosperity SC and John Browne of Johnston SC. Observer 11/7/1916, page 1 McDowell, Teddy son of I. A. McDowell went home, recovered from an appendectomy. His father stayed with him during hospitalization, Observer 8/18/1916, page 8 McDuffie, John colored of ALA had a method for ridding his land of the boll weevil, details, Observer 7/14/1916, page 5 McFall, J. Y. Mrs. hosted a rook party, details; she and her husband hosted a party in honor of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Mayes, details, Observer 2/22/1916, page 4; she hosted the Rutherford UDC meeting, Observer 5/5/1916, page 8; she hosted the meeting of the Rutherford UDC, Observer 5/9/1916, page 5; she hosted a meeting of the Emery Circle, details, Observer 6/20/1916, page 4 McFall, J. Y. was cashier for the Commercial Bank of Newberry, Observer 1/25/1916, page 8 McGowan, Lily Miss had married J. Marion Davis superintendent of the Newberry Mills. She died 8/31/1916 from a stroke of apoplexy. Burial was in Rosemont Cemetery. She was survived by husband, daughter Miss Pearl Davis and sons Clarence, Ed and Arnold, Observer 9/1/1916, page 4 McGraw, Ashley of Boundary Street School – his essay printed in the paper, Observer 4/4/1916, page 3 McGraw, B. H. Mrs. was the sister of Clarence L. Hentz who died 10/12/1916, Mrs. John T. Cromer, Mrs. W. B. Caldwell and Mrs. T. H. Caldwell Jr. Observer 10/17/1916, page 4 McGraw, W. S. of Richmond VA visited his mother Mrs. Mary McGraw, Observer 1/14/1916, page 8 McHenry, Andrew colored was lynched in Newberry FL, details, Observer 8/22/1916, page 1 McInnes, Julius Mrs. of Darlington SC was the niece of Mrs. J. Sidney Derrick of Newberry, Observer 2/1/1916, page 8 McIntosh, Davis Gregg Col. a lawyer of MD, former confederate soldier died 10/6/1916 at his home at Towson MD of acute indigestion. He was survived by his wife (Nee Virginia Johnson Pegram) daughter of Gen. James W. Pegram of the confederate army; a son, David G. McIntosh Jr. a member of the MD House of Delegates and a daughter Mrs. William Waller Morton of Richmond VA. He was born in Society Hill SC 1836. Both his paternal and maternal ancestors figured in the Rev. War. He was a close friend of Jefferson Davis. Observer 10/6/1916, page 8 McIntosh, Frances Miss lived in Columbia SC and visited in Newberry SC, Observer 1/4/1916, page 8 McIntosh, Frank B. 48 years old son of Dr. James McIntosh of Newberry SC, shot and killed himself at the gravesite of his daughter at Woodlawn Cemetery, in Tampa FL. He was an 1888 graduate of Newberry College. He ran a grocery store at College and Main and the Escott-McIntosh business in Columbia SC. He was the brother of Dr. James H. McIntosh of Columbia SC. In 1904 he moved to Tampa FL where he was a successful real estate man. He married Miss Nina Treadwell in 1896 and they had three daughters. Observer 6/2/1916, page 4 McIntosh, James Dr. bought at Trustee Sale 179.36 acres of land for $3450, Observer 11/7/1916, page 1 McIntosh, James Dr. of Newberry had two family members die. On 10/2/1916 Rev. T. P. Bell of Atlanta GA died at his summer home in Asheville NC with burial in Society Hill SC. Dr. McIntosh attended the funeral. On his way home, passing through Columbia Dr. McIntosh was told of the death of his brother Col. David Gregg McIntosh at his home in Baltimore MD. Dr. McIntosh was not well enough to attend the second funeral and was represented by his son Dr. James H. McIntosh of Columbia SC. Observer 10/6/1916, page 8 McIntosh, James H. Dr. Mrs. of Columbia was visited by her sister Mrs. W. H. Hunt of Newberry SC, Observer 6/2/1916, page 8 McIntosh, James H. Dr. of Columbia SC was President of the Tri-Medical Society, Observer 2/18/1916, page 8 McIntosh, James Mrs. hosted the Fortnightly Club meeting, details, Observer 4/25/1916, page 7; she held a social, Observer 8/25/1916, page 4 McIntosh, James paid $2.50 in Income Tax for 1916, Observer 10/20/1916, page 5 McIntosh, Margaret Miss hosted a social, details, Observer 3/28/1916, page 4; she was accompanied by her mother Mrs. James McIntosh and left for Agnes Scott College near Atlanta GA. Her brother Arch Boozer was living at Cartersville GA. Observer 9/19/1916, page 8 McKenzie, Cary 15 years old of Dillon County was the champion corn club winner for 1915, details, Observer 3/28/1916, page 1 McKinney, W. T. Mrs. of Newberry was the sister of Mrs. Mary E. Lawson of Union SC. Observer 5/2/1916, page 8; she was the niece of P. H. Bobo who she had not seen in 40 years, Observer 5/12/1916, page 8 McKitterick, J. M. was selected to serve on the jury for Common Pleas Court for the week beginning 9/18/1916, Observer 9/8/1916, page 8 McKittrick, James T. Rev. and family accepted a call to Swansea Baptist Church, Observer 2/1/1916, page 1 McKittrick, John T. Mrs. of Floyd Township had an oak tree in her yard that was 35 years old, measuring 4 feet from the ground, a circumference of 10 feet and 1 inch. Observer 4/21/1916, page 5 McLean, S. H. Mrs. of Columbia was the sister of Mrs. G. G. Sale of Newberry. The McLean baby was seriously ill, Observer 5/23/1916, page 8 McLendon, Sumter Mrs. of Granby SC was the sister of Miss Mattie Singley of Prosperity SC, Observer 1/4/1916, page 8 McLenna, Lucy Mrs. and son Alvin McLenna spent the winter at Waldo FL, Observer 4/4/1916, page 8 McLeod, Lucile daughter of Julian McLeod fell from a stool and broke her arm last week, Observer 4/7/1916, page 4 McMelon, W. T. married Miss Lillie Dereberry both of Whitmire on 3/5/1916 officiated by Rev. J. M. Fridy. Observer 3/10/1916, page 4 McMillan, Elliott of Congaree SC was thought to have run away with the circus, Observer 10/24/1916, page 5 McMorries, Edwin E. Mr. and Mrs. of Meridian MS visited in Newberry. He was the son of Joseph McMorries who lived in Newberry before the war, the grandson of Thomas Pratt and the great grandson of Major Frederick Nance, one of the first settlers of the county. Observer 5/26/1916, page 1 McMorries, W. W. purchased a Ford-Touring car from Summer Garage, Observer 2/1/1916, page 8; he was the half brother of Ben A. Hawkins. He had a charge at Ellamore West VA, Observer 3/24/1916, page 8; about his pastorate, Observer 4/4/1916, page 1 McMorris, Thomas M. SESSIONS COURT non-support of wife and children; case settled with payment of $11/month for their support, Observer 3/24/1916, page 4 McMorris, W. W. formerly of Newberry lived at Ellamore West VA, Observer 11/14/1916, page 1 McNeely, Robert Ney Consul was washed ashore near Alexandria Egypt. The body was so decomposed as to identify difficult. He went missing when the ship Persia was torpedoed. He was headed for his first post of duty. Details, Observer 2/22/1916, page 6; Robert N. McNeeley who drowned on the ship PERSIA that was torpedoed in the Mediterranean was a double cousin to Mrs. Thomas P. Johnson of Newberry. Details, Observer 1/7/1916, page 1 McNeill, D. T. Dr. of Conway spent the weekend with his daughter Mrs. R. C. Hunter of the St. Luke’s Community, Observer 6/13/1916, page 1 McNeill, Elmo formerly of Newberry had lost all his personal property in the Augusta fire of 3/22/1916. He was living in a rented house there, Observer 3/28/1916, page 8 McPhail, W. L. farmer of Midway SC shot and killed T. W. Walker an Intendant of Midway SC. Observer 12/8/1916, page 5 McSwain, L. S. Mrs. and grandson William Breazeale of New Brunswick NJ visited W. A. McSwain of Newberry, Observer 3/28/1916, page 8 McSwain, Lucius Lee was a 1916 graduate of Newberry High School, details, Observer 6/2/1916, page 1 McSwain, W. A. of Newberry was elected M of Ex and Trustee for 1916 for Newberry Lodge No. 75, K of P, Observer 1/18/1916, page 8; he married Miss Drucie Cromer on 11/30/1916 in Bristol VA. The bride was the daughter of Charlton Cromer, formerly of Newberry SC. The couple will live in Newberry SC. Observer 12/1/1916, page 1; he was visited by his sister Mrs. Griffin of Cross Hill SC. Observer 12/1/1916, page 8; about his marriage, Observer 12/5/1916, page 5 McWaters, Corrie Mrs. was selling her goods from the store of Black’s Dry Goods in Prosperity, Observer 2/8/1916, page 1 McWaters, Elizabeth was the 1916 graduate of Prosperity High School; she was awarded a medal for her essay on ‘Reconstruction", Observer 6/2/1916, page 1; she will attend the Southern Business College in Atlanta GA. Observer 9/12/1916, page 4 McWilliams, Sam married Mrs. Emma Reese at the Parsonage on 12/5/1916 officiated by Rev. W. R. Cleckley. They will reside at 183 Oakland Ave, Atlanta GA, Observer 12/22/1916, page 5 Meadors, William Pascal Jr. will marry Miss Lydie Alexander Clemmons second daughter of Mrs. Henry Husbands on 10/17/1916 at the home of the bride on South Dargan Street, Florence SC, Observer 10/17/1916, page 1 Meldau, Dr. moved from the Savoy Hotel to the Newberry Hotel, Observer 5/30/1916, page 8 Melton Louise of Newberry visited her sister Mrs. W. A. McDonald of Hodges SC. Observer 6/16/1916, page 8 Melton, Louise Miss visited her sister Mrs. W. A. McDonald at Hodges, Observer 7/21/1916, page 8 Melton, Travis Miss daughter of W. S. Melton and her sister Miss Ernestine Melton held a joint birthday party for the classmates in the 2nd and 3rd grades, details, Observer 6/2/1916, page 8 Merchant, Bernice Miss of Prosperity was awarded Honorable mention for her essay on "The First Battle of Manassas". The contest was sponsored by William Lester UDC, Observer 5/16/1916, page 1 Merchant, F. C. Mrs. of Prosperity was the sister to Miss Ellie Cousin of Newberry SC. Observer 6/27/1916, page 1 Merchant, F. C. was selected to serve on the petit jury of Sessions Court starting 6/12/1916, Observer 5/30/1916, page 4; he was selected to serve on the jury for Common Pleas Court for the week beginning 9/18/1916, Observer 9/8/1916, page 8 Merchant, Gerald C. Mrs. of Grand Junction CO visited Mrs. Kate Swittenberg of Newberry SC. Observer 6/6/1916, page 8 Merchant, H. W. his name was drawn to serve on the jury for the second week of Common Pleas Court beginning 5/8/1916, Observer 5/2/1916, page 1 Merchant, L. C. Mrs. of Prosperity was the sister of Walter Miller of Newberry SC. Observer 5/9/1916, page 5; she was the sister to Frank Miller, Observer 6/27/1916, page 1; she was the sister of Mrs. W. G. McCord of Abbeville and Belle Miller of Newberry SC. Observer 7/25/1916, page 1 Merchant, L. C. of Prosperity SC was elected Chief of Police of Batesburg SC, Observer 8/1/1916, page 8 Merchant, Lois Miss daughter of F. C. Merchant had an appendectomy in a Columbia Hospital. Observer 4/25/1916, page 5; she was recovering nicely, Observer 5/2/1916, page 1; she had to have a second surgery for an abscess of the head, Observer 5/16/1916, page 8; After 6 weeks she left the hospital to recover at home, Observer 6/6/1916, page 1 Merchant, Lola Miss of Prosperity SC was visited by her cousin Miss Narvice Cousin of Hartford SC. Observer 8/25/1916, page 1 Merchant, Nicholas was awarded the medal for boy’s best declamation "The Home in the Government" at Prosperity Commencement exercises, Observer 6/2/1916, page 1; he was elected Critic of the Cinean Literary Society of Prosperity SC, Observer 9/26/1916, page 1 Merchant, S. C. card of thanks, Observer 12/29/1916, page 8 Merchant, W. E. Mrs. and son W. Ernest of Blackville SC visited her sister Mrs. P. C. Gaillard of Newberry SC, Observer 1/4/1916, page 8; after five years in Blackville SC, Mrs. W. E. Merchant and son Ernest are moving back to Newberry SC. They will live with Mrs. P. C. Gaillard of Pope St. Observer 2/15/1916, page 8 Merriman, George C. book keeper for the National Loan & Exchange Bank of Columbia SC was arrested on charge of making false entries, Observer 4/28/1916, page 7 Merrimon, Ashley E. of Sumter was killed in an auto accident. He was a Law student of USC. Details of the accident, Observer 5/2/1916, page 1 METHOBAPTERIAN CHOIR - Newberry had a METHOBAPTERIAN CHOIR, which was used on all occasions. It consisted of the Methodist, Baptist and Presbyterian choirs. Observer 11/7/1916, page 7 METHODIST – Mrs. W. S. Whitaker of Greeleyville and Paul Whitaker of Bamberg SC provided musical accompaniment for the congregation at Central Methodist Church on 1/2/1916. Observer 1/4/1916, page 8; 1st quarterly conference of the Whitmire circuit will be held at Whitmire on 1/27 with Rev. W. I. Herbert presiding. Observer 1/21/1916, page 1; Methodist Bishop Warren A. Candler of Atlanta GA was traveling to Mexico for conference despite warnings, Observer 1/28/1916, page 6; the young ladies of Central Methodist Church will have a Washington Birthday social at Salter’s Studio, Observer 2/15/1916, page 8; about the plans for the meetings of the Cokesbury district, Observer 3/14/1916, page 1; the removal of the old stables on the Methodist lot near the post office building is a good thing; the ladies rummage sale of Central Methodist Church amounted to $32.75, Observer 3/21/1916, page 1; HISTORY OF ADULT WESLEY CLASS of the Mollohon Methodist Church, organized 12/23/1902, details, Observer 4/25/1916, page 1; how the Central Methodist Church held services on Easter, Observer 4/25/1916, page 4; Bishop James Atkins was assigned to preside over the SC Methodist Conference. It will meet in Florence on 11/29/1916. Bishop W. A. Candler will preside over Upper SC Conference, which will meet in Greenville on 11/15/1916, Observer 5/5/1916, page 1; Bishop Francis J. McConnell of Denver CO visited many churches in Mexico. He believed Mexican people realize the US does not want their country, Observer 5/9/1916, page 4; a lengthy report on the COUNCIL OF METHODIST WOMEN which held their annual meeting in Atlanta GA, Observer 5/12/1916, page 5; Northern Methodist Church are contemplating loosening of restrictions in the Book of Discipline in regards to cards, dancing etc. Observer 5/16/1916, page 5; about the first steps in the Unification of American Methodism, Observer 5/19/1916, page 1; $15.60 was realized from a rummage sale by the ladies of Central Methodist Church, Observer 5/5/1916, page 8; Parsonage for the Central Methodist church was next to the boarding house at College & Johnstone Streets, Observer 5/30/1916, page 8; program for the Missionary Meeting of Cokesbury District, Observer 6/27/1916, page 5; contractor P. F. Baxter was overhauling the Methodist Parsonage for Rev. W. R. Bouknight; two little girls were received into membership on 7/2/1916, Observer 7/4/1916, page 8; about the Cokesbury district with Bishop Candler – names of delegates of Newberry Circuit and Central Methodist Church were given, Observer 7/11/1916, page 8; METHODIST RALLY at the O’Neall Street Methodist; CHILDREN’S DAY at Trinity Church, details; about the Missionary meeting at Trinity Church, Church, Observer 7/18/1916, page 8; two Methodist men donated $100,000 each to start a fund to create a Methodist College in SC. Observer 8/22/1916, page 4; GREAT DAY AT CENTRAL – a lengthy article tells why the day was so great for the congregation, Observer 10/3/1916, page 4; full amount to pay off all debt was subscribed with $10 over on 10/8/1916. All was promised to be paid before 12/1/1916. Observer 10/10/1916, page 1; Methodist all over the world were observing the 100th anniversary of the death of Francis Asbury in Richmond VA 3/31/1816; some details of his life and death, Observer 11/3/1916, page 1; Methodist Conference will take place – a list of all Newberry Methodist ministers and the number of years they had served there, Observer 11/14/1916, page 1; CENTRAL CHURCH and its accomplishments for 1916, Observer 11/17/1916, page 8; appointments of the ministers for the coming year posted, Observer 11/21/1916, page 2; about the sacred cantata to be rendered 11/29/1916 (Day before Thanksgiving), Observer 11/28/1916, page 1; Central Church gave their pastor a ‘pounding’, details, Observer 11/28/1916, page 4; more about the wiping of the debt of Central Church, Observer 12/5/1916, page 5 Metts, Ara L. 35 years old son-in-law to J. Chesley Dominick died at his home in Little Mountain on 3/23/1916 of TB. Burial was in the cemetery in Little Mountain. He was survived by wife and daughter Annie, twice in the abdomen, cutting the bladder. Davenport was placed in jail, Observer 3/28/1916, page 4; Bishop A. W. Wilson, 82 years old of the ME Church South died at his home 11/21/1916. He had bishop since 1882, Observer 11/21/1916, page 5 Metts, Sallie Miss was the sister of William Metts who died 3/14/1916 and Mrs. Rosannah Hamiter. She was the aunt to Paul Metts, Observer 3/17/1916, page 1 Metts, William 82 years old of near Slighs died 3/14/1916. He was married three times. His third wife, the former Miss Daly, died in January 1916. He was survived by two sisters: Miss Sallie Metts who lived on the old Metts Homestead and Mrs. Rosannah Hamiter of near Little Mountain. He was also survived by a son Paul Metts who lived with his father. Burial was in the family graveyard. Observer 3/17/1916, page 1 Metz, H. A. of Leesville SC bought a Maxwell Touring car from Carolina Auto Co. Observer 9/1/1916, page 8 MEXICAN BORDER WAR – 16 Americans murdered by bandits who were followers of General Villa, Observer 1/14/1916, page 5; ex-president Huerta died in TX of sclerosis of the liver at age 59 years, details, Observer 1/18/1916, page 3; more on the massacres of Americans by Mexican bandits, Observer 1/18/1916, page 6; Bandit Valles executed by firing squad, Observer 1/21/1916, page 1; description of the execution of bandits who killed an American, Observer 1/28/1916, page 7; 28 regiments of the National Guard from the southern states were ready to be sent to the Mexican border, Observer 3/14/1916, page 1; General Villa invaded the US with a force of 500, killing and burning, etc, details, Observer 3/14/1916, page 3; 12,000 troops on the Mexican border, Observer 3/17/1916, page 2; 600 Americans fled Mexico, Observer 3/17/1916, page 7; conditions getting worse – Villa getting reinforcements, Observer 3/24/1916, page 1; young Spartanburg soldier wrote home about what was taking place, Observer 3/24/1916, page 2; FRED GRIFFIN was the first American killed in the raid by Villa. He was a native of Pickens SC, details, Observer 3/24/1916, page 3; ROBERT H. WILLIS, one of the missing airmen who flew over Mexico looking for Villa was missing, details, Observer 3/28/1916, page 6; LIEUTENANT JACKSON CHRISTIAN, serving with the US Army in Mexico, was the grandson of Stonewall Jackson, details, Observer 3/28/1916, page 7; Villa seems to have slipped back into Mexico, Observer 3/31/1916, page 1; US Cavalry encountered Villa, badly wounding him, details, Observer 4/4/1916, page 2; several incidents told in the hunt for ‘VILLA’ in Mexico, Observer 4/11/1916, page 7; Villa was reported dead with his body in possession of the Carranza Troops. Americans have their doubts, details, Details, Observer 4/18/1916, page 1; The US Army will remain in Mexico in order to protect US borders until the new government can police itself and prevent further raids by Villa and his man, Observer 4/25/1916, page 1; Mexican soldiers invaded TX on 5/5/1916 and killed 3 US Soldiers and a boy, Observer 5/9/1916, page 4; 42 Mexican bandits killed, details, Observer 5/9/1916, page 5; National Guard called out to protect the US Border, Observer 5/12/1916, page 1, 6; Villa bandit leader was killed by American soldiers, details, Observer 5/30/1916, page 5; President Wilson called out 100,000 National Guard to defend the Mexican Borders, details, Observer 6/20/1916, page 1; war seems imminent; 100 confederate veterans from Savannah GA and 46 from the Columbia Confederate Home sent a telegram to Secretary Baker offering themselves for service in Mexico. Details, Observer 6/23/1916, page 1; American troops were ambushed and slaughtered, details; Mexico tries to buy ammunition from Japan, Observer 6/27/1916, page 1; Americans tell how they were ambushed, Observer 6/27/1916, page 3; 30,000 sent to the Mexican Border; several colored men from Newberry, details, Observer 6/27/1916, page 4; SALARIES OF SOLDIERS, Observer 6/27/1916, page 5; more on the ambush of American troops, Observer 6/27/1916, page 5; SC troops will be the first to be moved next week to protect our southern borders, Observer 6/30/1916, page 1; 6,000 nurses enrolled in the Red Cross, Observer 6/30/1916, page 6; In 1847 the US won 916,000 square miles in the war with Mexico leaving 766,000 square miles for their possession. Observer 7/4/1916, page 2; REQUIREMENTS FOR JOINING THE NATIONAL GUARD, Observer 7/4/1916, page 3; the colored troops who died in Mexico were from the 10th Cavalry under General Joe Wheeler; they told of their ordeals, Observer 7/4/1916, page 6, 7; message by the Mexican President to Washington; peace may be on the horizon but the National Guard is still being mobilized, Observer 7/7/1916, page 1; if the US went to war today it would be met by 30% MORE Mexicans than Americans at the border, etc. details, Observer 7/7/1916, page 3; forty two men, former member of the Hampton Guard Co. F, 1st SC Regt. National Guard returned to their homes, having been rejected because of failure to meet physical requirements; three Newberry boys were members of the GA National Guard, details, Observer 7/11/1916, page 1; Villa was recovering from his wounds; Mexico was in financial embarrassment; terms for peace given; nine flag-draped coffins arrive for burial, Observer 7/11/1916, page 3; provisions were being worked out for the state primary to allow recruits to vote, Observer 7/11/1916, page 5; It was costing $10,000 a month to maintain the troops at Camp Styx. More men needed for the two SC Regiments; Big Parade planned for Columbia SC, details. Observer 8/1/1916, page 5; descriptive reporting of a border battle, Observer 8/4/1916, page 3; 2300 National Guard from SC headed for TX, Observer 8/8/1916, page 1; HOW WE CAME TO OWN THE SOUTHWEST, Observer 8/11/1916, page 6; the Houston Chronicle described the SC 2nd Regt. as "They came with bands playing, colors flying and full marching orders…" Observer 8/18/1916, page 1; "What the boys saw on route to the Border", Observer 8/18/1916, page 2; how the SC Soldiers passed their time on the Mexican Border, Observer 8/22/1916, page 2; Mrs. Adams walked into the headquarters tent and shot Capt. Spratling to death, details, Observer 8/29/1916, page 2; 15,000 troops will be discharged from Federal service as soon as practical, details, Observer 9/12/1916, page 2; bandits terrorize trains and citizens; 80 bandits hung etc, Observer 9/22/1916, page 5; about the GRAND REVIEW, Observer 9/26/1916, page 2; General Villa captured Chihuahua, Observer 12/1/1916, page 5; SC 1st Regiment was returned to SC, returning to Camp Moore in Columbia after three months of service. The 1st Regt. was mustered out and the troops sent to their homes, Observer 12/8/1916, page 4 MEXICAN WAR OF 1847 – The Old Palmetto Regiment – a list of the names of the men in Co. L; those who were killed and died of disease; four other articles; Observer 6/27/1916, page 1 & 2 Meyer, Cora Miss hosted a social, details, Observer 9/22/1916, page 4 Meyer, H. G. was visited in Whitmire by daughters, one from Greenwood and one from Rhode Island. Observer 7/18/1916, page 1 Meyer, Willie of Wofford Fitting School spent Washington’s Birthday in Newberry SC. Observer 2/22/1916, page 8 Michel, Leroy R. colored carpenter shot and killed on 7/23/1916 officer James L. Duffy of the Charleston Police Department, Observer 7/25/1916, page 3 Milam, J. W. Mrs. was the daughter of Mrs. James I. Young who died 2/6/1916. She was the sister of George, Thomas, Ernest and Sam Young, Mrs. David Duncan, Miss Lena Young, Mrs. E. J. Nunamaker, Observer 2/11/1916, page 5 Milam, James got a ticket in Columbia SC for speeding. He was fined $3.75, Observer 2/22/1916, page 8; he purchased the home on Harrington Street from Eugene Blease, Observer 3/31/1916, page 8; he paid a $5 fine for speeding, Observer 4/21/1916, page 8; he went to Rock Hill where he will sell autos for the Anderson Motor Co. His wife will move to Rock Hill later, Observer 5/2/1916, page 8; he is back in Newberry working at the Summer Bros. Garage, Observer 5/19/1916, page 8; he was given a ticket for speeding and insisted on a jury; Guilty with recommendation to mercy, fined $5, details, Observer 6/2/1916, page 8; he was honorably discharged from the company at Laurens, Observer 6/23/1916, page 8 Milam, W. W. Mrs. of Winchester KY visited Newberry for the first time in twenty years. She visited her daughter Mrs. Prof. D. D. Peale of Columbia College and her sister Mrs. Hull at the home of Mrs. Hull’s daughter Mrs. Sallie Dunbar of Newberry, Observer 4/14/1916, page 8 MILLER Bros. of Whitmire planned on erecting a brick store in the town of Whitmire, Observer 7/18/1916, page 1 MILLER SCHOOL of District 40 received the 2nd prize for a 1-teacher school at the colored school fair. The prize was a can of preserves, Observer 3/21/1916, page 2 Miller, A. B. advertised cotton seed for sale, Observer 3/10/1916, page 8 Miller, A. M. of Jalapa purchased an 82-Overland touring car, Observer 4/25/1916, page 8 Miller, B. H. a confederate veteran of Co. ‘G’, 13th Regt. was one of thirteen who attended the reunion at Young’s Grove in Prosperity SC, Observer 8/29/1916, page 1 Miller, B. L. of Prosperity (Telephone 3112) advertised for sale Percheron mares, Observer 1/4/1916, page 8; Bright Miller is selling and trading horses, Observer 2/1/1916, page 4 Miller, Cole Livingston 3-months old son of S. B. Miller of West End died 2/20/1916 with burial at Batesburg SC. Observer 2/22/1916, page 8 Miller, D. B. of Columbia bought a car of cows in Prosperity, Observer 2/1/1916, page 5 Miller, George won 2nd prize of a record book and $5 cultivator for 10 best ears of corn at the annual Newberry Fair, Observer 12/5/1916, page 1 Miller, Gladys Miss of Prosperity SC visited her aunt Mrs. J. L. Fellers, Observer 7/28/1916, page 1; she started classes at Summerland SC College, Observer 9/19/1916, page 1 Miller, Grace Miss will marry Henry Green Heriott on 6/7/1916. The bride was the daughter of Rev. J. T. Miller of McCormick SC. Observer 5/23/1916, page 4 Miller, J. A. Mrs. of Prosperity was the sister to Mrs. J. A. Summer and Mrs. J. P. Shealy, Observer 6/9/1916, page 10 Miller, J. F. Mrs. of Pomaria was the daughter of Mrs. C. F. Graham of Columbia SC. Observer 2/22/1916, page 2 Miller, J. F. was selected to serve on the petit jury of Sessions Court starting 6/12/1916, Observer 5/30/1916, page 4 Miller, J. H. purchased a Ford-Roadster car from Summer Garage, Observer 2/1/1916, page 8 Miller, J. L. was selected to serve for the spring term of Common Pleas Court, Observer 4/25/1916, page 1 Miller, John Guy of Kinards married Miss Elizabeth Reighley of Newberry on 8/23/1916 at the Methodist Parsonage at Kinards officiated by Rev. W. H. Murray, Observer 8/29/1916, page 8 Miller, Malcolm J. formerly chief clerk in the office of Commissioner Watson was promoted to chief clerk of the sinking fund commission, Observer 1/21/1916, page 1 Miller, Mary a native of Germany had resided in the area of Orangeburg for 80 years. She was 110 years old. Observer 4/25/1916, page 2 Miller, O. S. and family will live in Prosperity renting a home owned by J. A. C. Kibler, Observer 1/11/1916, page 5 Miller, O. S. Mrs. hosted the Prosperity Literary Society meeting, details, Observer 3/7/1916, page 1; she was visited by her cousin W. O. Dickey of Fielding NE, Observer 8/25/1916, page 1 Miller, O’Neil Mrs. hosted the Crozier UDC meeting at the Newberry Hotel, Observer 2/8/1916, page 8 Miller, Ola of Kinards took the examination before the county board of education on 5/5/1916 for certificates to teach in the public schools, Observer 5/9/1916, page 1 Miller, Puts and family moved to one of the Morris cottages near the power house, Observer 1/14/1916, page 8 Miller, S. H. a confederate veteran of Co. ‘G’, 13th Regt. was one of thirteen who attended the reunion at Young’s Grove in Prosperity SC, Observer 8/29/1916, page 1 Miller, Sim J. Sheriff of Lexington SC lost all his buildings to a fire, no insurance, details, Observer 3/31/1916, page 7 Miller, W. O. his name was drawn to serve on the jury for the second week of Common Pleas Court beginning 5/8/1916, Observer 5/2/1916, page 1 Miller, W. O. Mrs. hosted the Crozier UDC at the Newberry Hotel, details, Observer 2/11/1916, page 4; she hosted the meeting of Winthrop Daughters, details, Observer 5/19/1916, page 4 Miller, Walter of Newberry was the brother of Mrs. L. C. Merchant of Prosperity SC. Observer 5/9/1916, page 5 and Observer 6/27/1916, page 1 Millican, R. P. formerly of Spartanburg SC but now of Spruce Pine ALA wrote of the destruction done by the boll weevil, Observer 11/10/1916, page 1 Milling, John Hugh of Rock Hill SC was killed in a train accident, details, Observer 11/17/1916, page 4 Millins, A. J. was vice-president of the newly formed Bryson Grocery Co. of Newberry, Observer 5/16/1916, page 8 Mills, Carroll Sease was the 1916 graduate of Prosperity High School; scored highest in agriculture, Observer 6/2/1916, page 1; he started classes at Clemson College, Observer 9/19/1916, page 1; he was awarded $10 as first prize for the best 10 ears ear of corn and $7 for the best single ear of corn at the State Fair, Observer 10/31/1916, page 1 Mills, A. C. replaced Cary Johnson as Magistrate of Township No. 6, Observer 7/4/1916, page 8 Mills, Agnes Miss of Little Mountain married Oscar M. Boozer of the St. Luke community on 9/28/1916 at the ARP Parsonage in Prosperity SC officiated by Rev. J. Meek White, Observer 10/13/1916, page 1 Mills, B. F. was surprised by several of his children with a picnic dinner for his 64th birthday. Details, Observer 8/22/1916, page 8 Mills, Erwin of the Prosperity Lodge WOW was elected junior sagamore for 1917, Observer 12/22/1916, page 1 Mills, Mary Miss of Prosperity SC was visited by Mrs. Hattie Clamp and daughter Mrs. bertha Lee Myers, Observer 4/28/1916, page 8 Mills, Pete moved from the Savoy Hotel to the Newberry Hotel, Observer 5/30/1916, page 8; he motored to Camp Styx in Columbia SC (Recruitment Center), Observer 7/4/1916, page 1 Mills, R. E. advertised stove wood for sale, telephone 2621, Observer 3/10/1916, page 8 Mills, Sam COURT, assault & battery with intent to kill – tried in absence; guilty of assault & battery of a high and aggravated nature; sealed sentence, Observer 12/8/1916, page 1 Mills, T. M. was secretary of the Livestock Association, Observer 1/11/1916, page 5; he was in Columbia arranging his displays for the State Fair, Observer 10/24/1916, page 1 Mills, W. L. attended summer school in Rock Hill SC. Observer 6/23/1916, page 4; W. L. Mills of the O’Neall community of the county married Miss Nettie Barnes of the Monticello section of the county on 11/30/1916 officiated by Rev. J. B. Connelly, details, Observer 12/5/1916, page 1, 5 Millstead, Thomas Mrs. of Mollohon was the daughter of J. Luther Williams who died 5/28/1916 and sister to Mrs. William Lee, Mrs. Coleman Birch and Miss Lucile Williams all of Mollohon. Observer 5/30/1916, page 1 Milstead, Tom Mr. and Mrs. moved from Newberry to Columbia SC. Observer 4/11/1916, page 8 Milteer, Francis E. of Fort Myers FL married Miss Lily Fair Smith in Birmingham ALA on 4/10/1916 at the home of the bride’s brother, J. Q. Smith. The bride was the daughter of Mrs. Marie Fair Smith. The bride was the grand daughter of Col. Young Fair, minister to Belgium during President Buchanan’s administration. Her mother was born in Brussels. Her great grandfather was William Fair and was born and reared at the Old Fair Place in the Colony section. Observer 4/14/1916, page 1 Mimnaugh, James A. paid $11 in Income Tax for 1916, Observer 10/20/1916, page 5 Mims, Lafoy of Greenville was shot and killed by Theodore H. Upton while Mims had his arms up in the air; great details, Observer 2/11/1916, page 2 Miner, Pope of Newberry SC had an appendectomy in Columbia SC. Observer 7/4/1916, page 1 Mingo, Margaret colored married Ed Boozer colored on 1/15/1916 officiated by Probate Judge C. C. Schumpert, Observer 1/18/1916, page 8 Minick, Drayton was the winner of a bushel of cotton seed, bred up and culled with a value of $2/bushel for the best of exhibits, at the Newberry County Fair, Observer 12/5/1916, page 1 Minick, Edna Miss married Dove Taylor at the Parsonage at Prosperity SC on 1/9/1916 officiated by Rev. E. P. Taylor, Observer 1/14/1916, page 5 Minick, George A. was selected for petit jury for the week beginning 11/27/1916, Observer 11/14/1916, page 8 Minick, Sue Miss was awarded prize at the Newberry County Fair, Observer 12/5/1916, page 1 Mitchell, Allen colored was arrested for vagrancy. He was fined $25 or 30 days and took the days, details. Observer 1/28/1916, page 5; he was taken to Laurens jail – he had been on the chaingang, Observer 3/3/1916, page 8 Mitchell, Kellers Mr. and Mrs. of Prosperity visited Charles S. Suber of Whitmire, Observer 4/25/1916, page 8 Mitchell, Lula colored paid a $10 fine for assault & battery, Observer 5/9/1916, page 8 Mitchell, N. P. a fruit dealer of Newberry SC was also a student at Newberry College. He was made a US Citizen at Federal Court in Greenwood SC. Observer 11/17/1916, page 8 Mitchell, P. B. was selected to serve on the petit jury of Sessions Court starting 6/12/1916, Observer 5/30/1916, page 4 Mitchell, Pat B. Mr. and Mrs. moved into the A. H. Kohn house in Prosperity, Observer 1/11/1916, page 5 Mitchell, Pat Mrs. was the daughter of Charles Suber of Whitmire, Observer 2/8/1916, page 1 Mitchell, Pat purchased an Oakland-6 CAR from Summer Garage, Observer 6/6/1916, page 8 Mitchell, Rosa Mae Miss went to Columbia for treatment, Observer 2/8/1916, page 1 Mitchell, Wesley was killed by J. J. Hughes at Bamberg County SC, details, Observer 10/27/1916, page 5 Moats, H. J. advertised ‘no trespassing’, Observer 1/4/1916, page 8 Moats, J. W. of near Newberry married Miss Lula Bentley daughter of A. B. Bentley of Ottaray SC on 11/4/1916 at the Baptist Parsonage of Union SC. They will live in Newberry SC. Observer 11/14/1916, page 1 Moffatt, Julia Miss daughter of Dr. and Mrs. James S. Moffatt of Due West announced her engagement of marriage to S. Floyd Donnald of Honea Path in June 1916, Observer 4/21/1916, page 1 Moffatt, L. B. was agriculture agent in 1864, Observer 7/11/1916, page 8 Moise, C. Mrs. of Sumter SC was seriously ill at a hospital in Sumter SC. She was visited by her father Dr. George B. Cromer and Miss Carolyn Cromer of Newberry SC. Observer 5/16/1916, page 8; she was taken to John Hopkins Hospital, Observer 5/19/1916, page 8 MOLLOHON MFG. Co.- a report on the annual stockholders meeting, Observer 2/29/1916, page 8 MONEY – an explanation of the methods for producing money and origins of names, Observer 1/4/1916, page 5; Observer 1/7/1916, page 4; explanation of a silver certificate, Observer 1/11/1916, page 5; Observer 1/14/1916, page 5; Observer 1/21/1916, page 5 Monroe, C. V. and family of Goldville visited his father-in-law E. P. Bradley, Observer 3/21/1916, page 8 Monroe, Derrick 65 years old died at his home on the 96 road, four miles west of Kinard on 7/2/1916 with burial in the cemetery of Hopewell Church. He was survived by a daughter, Mrs. Hembre of Atlanta GA. He was the brother of S. Browne Monroe who was killed many years ago near the Southern RR freight depot on circus night. Observer 7/7/1916, page 8 Monroe, P. E. Mrs. of Summerland College was the daughter of D. J. Hentz, Observer 8/18/1916, page 1 Monroe, Paul Eugene was a 1916 Newberry College graduate, Observer 6/9/1916, page 1 Montgomery, Charles of Chester SC lost his 18 months old child to fire, details, Observer 3/28/1916, page 3 Montgomery, Robert Mrs. of 1221 Miller Street in Augusta GA shot and killed her husband because of infidelity, details, Observer 6/27/1916, page 3 Montgomery, W. S. of Spartanburg lived on Pine Street. His automobile, a Cole-4 passenger, was taken from in front of Main and Liberty Streets while he attended a picture show. Observer 9/12/1916, page 2 Montgomery, William Purnel married Miss Ida Mae Crisp of Tifton GA on 12/28/1915 at the Baptist Church in Eldorado. The bride was the daughter of J. H. Crisp formerly of Newberry, Observer 1/11/1916, page 8 MONTICELLO section of the county - news of people and area; a new stove will be purchased for the school with funds in the treasury; nine miles of the road from Saluda River to Prosperity was being graveled, Observer 2/11/1916, page 2; Observer 3/10/1916, page 1; Observer 3/24/1916, page 5; Observer 4/7/1916, page 1; Observer 4/21/1916, page 5; Observer 4/28/1916, page 4; Observer 5/12/1916, page 5; Observer 5/26/1916, page 1; Observer 6/2/1916, page 5; Observer 6/13/1916, page 4; Observer 6/23/1916, page 4; Observer 7/7/1916, page 4; Observer 8/4/1916, page 1; Observer 8/22/1916, page 8; Observer 9/5/1916, page 5; Observer 12/5/1916, page 5 Monts, A. W. of No. 9 Township had a terrible accident occur on his plantation near the steel bridge. One of his colored tenants, Alonzo Hiller, left their 7 months old child, Willie Rufus Hiller, on an iron bed in the tenant house. The child got caught in the iron bars of the bed and was found strangled to death, hanging on the side of the bed with its head still stuck between the bars; details, Observer 9/19/1916, page 5 Monts, Adam was the father of Prof. R. M. Monts of Cochran GA, Observer 6/23/1916, page 4 Monts, Agnes Miss was a 1916 graduate of Summerland College, Observer 6/2/1916, page 5 Monts, Eoline Miss was a 1916 graduate of Summerland College, Observer 6/2/1916, page 5 Monts, Joe Dr. of Plains GA visited his father J. E. Monts, Observer 6/13/1916, page 4 Monts, M. W. of Columbia moved to Newberry and occupy the home next to T. N. Parks on Caldwell Street, Observer 7/21/1916, page 8 Monts, R. M. and son Rufus of Cochran GA visited his father Adam Monts of Newberry, Observer 6/23/1916, page 4 Monts, W. Edward of Prosperity returned from summer school at the University of VA. He will be a principal of a high school in Albany GA. Observer 7/28/1916, page 8 Moon, A. J. colored received news that his daughter Ruby, wife of Herbert Anderson, died at Washington DC on 3/5/1916. She was married last June, the youngest of his daughters, Observer 3/7/1916, page 8 Moon, Ruby colored had married Herbert Anderson last June and lived in Washington DC. She died on 3/5/1916, Observer 3/7/1916, page 8; her body was brought to Newberry for burial by her husband. Burial was in the colored cemetery of Newberry, Observer 3/10/1916, page 8 Moon, Sarah Miss chief operator of the Telephone Co. was awarded a gold button as a token of faithful continuous service rendered the company, Observer 1/11/1916, page 8 Moore, A. R. brother of Adjutant General Moore was killed 9/29/1916 in an auto accident, details, Observer 10/3/1916, page 1 Moore, Dan colored was arrested with seven others in Greenwood County for running a still, Observer 11/7/1916, page 2 Moore, G. S. a confederate veteran of Co. ‘G’, 13th Regt. was one of thirteen who attended the reunion at Young’s Grove in Prosperity SC, Observer 8/29/1916, page 1 Moore, J. A. P. died 11/15/1916 and his daughter Mrs. W. H. Hudgens died 11/16/1916, Observer 11/17/1916, page 6 Moore, J. B. son of M. C. Moore had surgery in Columbia SC, Observer 2/8/1916, page 8 Moore, J. Boyce had an appendectomy and was doing well, Observer 1/25/1916, page 8; he was visited by his sister Miss Marie Moore of Anderson SC and his parents of Newberry SC. Observer 1/28/1916, page 8 Moore, J. H. Dr. was elected Vice-President of the Newberry Medical Association for the year 1916, Observer 1/18/1916, page 8 Moore, J. O. was selected to serve on the jury for Common Pleas Court for the week beginning 9/18/1916, Observer 9/8/1916, page 8; of Prosperity – advertised for sale an 8-horse Chattanooga reversible disc plow for $10; a Syracuse tongueless cutaway disc harrow for $8, Observer 9/11/1916, page 8 Moore, Janie Miss daughter of Captain W. A. Moore of Abbeville SC married Dr. Andrew Wallace who died 8/4/1916; their surviving children were: W. A. Wallace of Greenville SC and Mrs. Sarah C. Wells of Rock Hill SC; two brothers: William Wallace of Jacksonville FL and Barton Wallace of Columbia SC; a sister Mrs. A. T. Jamison of Greenwood SC. Burial was in Springwood Cemetery, Greenville SC. Observer 8/8/1916, page 8 Moore, John colored was arrested with seven others in Greenwood County for running a still, Observer 11/7/1916, page 2 Moore, L. L. advertised ‘no trespass’ on his property, Observer 3/10/1916, page 8 Moore, Lena E. Mrs. 73 years old of Laurens and her son Ed H. Moore 50 years old were buried side by side. They both died 8/7/1916 at the home at Lanford SC. Observer 8/11/1916, page 4 Moore, Lucile Miss was awarded prize at the Newberry County Fair, Observer 12/5/1916, page 1 Moore, M. C. of Newberry was the father of Robert Moore of Roanoke VA, Observer 5/12/1916, page 8 Moore, P. H. was selected for petit jury for the week beginning 11/27/1916, Observer 11/14/1916, page 8 Moore, Robert went to Green Pond to work with the RR, Observer 6/13/1916, page 8 Moore, Sam convicted in Laurens Court on the charge of murder and carrying a concealed weapon and sentenced to 2 years and 3 months was paroled by the Governor, Observer 12/29/1916, page 3 Moore, T. T. Dr. and Mrs. were visited by Mrs. P. E. Scott of Newberry, Observer 1/4/1916, page 8 Moorman, Thomas S. a native of Newberry was Captain of a Company in the US Army stationed at Del Rio TX, Observer 7/11/1916, page 8 Moose, John B. Rev. Class of 1908, attended opening exercises of Newberry College, Observer 9/22/1916, page 8 Morehead, Lucile Miss of Gaffney was the cousin of Miss Bessie Kibler of Newberry, Observer 5/26/1916, page 8 Morgan, Adeline deceased home and lot on Vincent Street advertised for sale, Observer 11/10/1916, page 4 Morgan, Butler of Newberry was the brother of Mrs. Narcissus Parketon who died 1/11/1916 and an uncle to Mrs. Irene Smith of Newberry and Otie Parketon of Atlanta GA, Observer 1/14/1916, page 8 Morgan, J. B. hatched 115 chicks from 117 eggs, Observer 4/14/1916, page 4 Morgan, J. W. Mrs. of Pelzer SC was the aunt to Miss Georgia Reynolds of Newberry SC. Observer 5/9/1916, page 8 Morgan, John C. Mrs. of VA was the daughter of Miss Elizabeth Chick Maybin and Capt. Josiah Harvey Gaillard who died 1/26/1916. She was the sister of William Frank Gaillard of Glendale Ohio, Charles R. Gaillard of Spartanburg SC, James H. Gaillard of Ohio, Miss Elizabeth Gaillard of Cedar Springs and Miss Elise Gaillard of Spartanburg SC. Observer 1/28/1916, page 5 Morgan, Lavonia colored of Anderson County SC was shot and seriously wounded by Rosa Hill colored of Anderson County SC. Morris, Claude Y. advertised a 4-room house for rent, Observer 1/4/1916, page 8; he transferred from Newberry to Jacksonville FL on temporary assignment as conductor, Observer 1/25/1916, page 8; his mother Mrs. E. Y. Morris of Newberry rode on his train to Key West and saw Palm Beach for the first time, Observer 7/28/1916, page 8 Morris, G. M. of Orangeburg sold his ‘long staple’ cotton at 32¢/pound, Observer 12/8/1916, page 1 Morris, J. K. was selected for petit jury for the week beginning 11/27/1916, Observer 11/14/1916, page 8 Morris, J. Maxcey Mrs. and daughter Leone of Newberry visited her mother Mrs. J. K. Epps of Columbia SC, Observer 1/7/1916, page 8 Morris, J. W. will manage the Hotel Montclaire in Greensboro NC; he leaves the Savoy Hotel in Newberry SC. Observer 2/1/1916, page 8 Morris, Lula Miss married W. A. Boland both of Little Mountain on 1/6/1916 at St. Peter’s Parsonage in Lexington County SC officiated by Rev. M. L. Pence, Observer 1/14/1916, page 8 Morris, M. C. Mrs. was elected Secretary of Wightman Chapel Ladies Aid Society of Prosperity, Observer 1/14/1916, page 1; she hosted the meeting of the Literary Sorosis Society, details, Observer 3/28/1916, page 8 Morris, M. C. was elected mayor of Prosperity SC, Observer 4/14/1916, page 1 Morris, Nannie Bell Miss of Prosperity SC gathered 65 bushels of tomatoes from .1 acre of land. She sold the tomatoes at 40 cents/peck, Observer 1/18/1916, page 3; she was in Rock Hill attending the special course for the home demonstration girls of Winthrop, Observer 6/23/1916, page 8; she won 1st prize of a ladies parasol for the best display of canned fruit in glass at the Newberry County Fair, Observer 12/5/1916, page 1 Morris, Nathan was elected for the year 1917 as Banker of WOW, Newberry Camp No. 542, Observer 12/15/1916, page 4 Morris, T. L. of Prosperity sold his axe handles in Newberry for $1.50/dozen, Observer 1/18/1916, page 8; he sold his last four dozen axe handles, Observer 2/29/1916, page 8 Morse, J. G. Chief leased the Whitmire hotel and had great plans for the enterprise, Observer 4/21/1916, page 6 Morse, John chief of Police of Whitmire SC was being treated for heart trouble, Observer 9/12/1916, page 5 Morse, Mrs. of near Kinards SC was the sister of Jones Stillwell who died 7/8/1916 and Mrs. Gentry of Kinards, Observer 7/11/1916, page 8 Moseley, Annie Miss taught music at Batesburg High School, Observer 9/26/1916, page 1 Moseley, W. A. was building a new 4-room store in Prosperity, Observer 1/18/1916, page 1; he moved to Jacksonville Fl. His wife will follow shortly, Observer 3/28/1916, page 8 Moseley, W. E. of the Prosperity Lodge WOW was elected collector of wampum for 1917, Observer 12/22/1916, page 1 Motes, Henry Mrs. of Newberry SC was the sister of Mrs. Mary Frances Williams who died 5/9/1916, Lemuel Johnson of Newberry SC and Simeon Johnson of Newberry SC. She was the aunt of Mrs. R. W. G. Pitts of Greenwood SC, Mrs. J. W. Hendrix, J. S. Williams and D. J. Williams of Newberry SC. Observer 5/12/1916, page 4 Motes, Thomas SESSIONS COURT – assault & battery with intent to kill; concealed weapon; true bill, Observer 3/21/1916, page 5; non prossed, Observer 3/24/1916, page 4 Mower, F. D. Mrs. entertained with a Rook Party, details, Observer 2/22/1916, page 4; she hosted the Young Matrons Rook Club, Observer 5/19/1916, page 4 Mower, George S. was elected IG for 1916 for Newberry Lodge No. 75, K of P, Observer 1/18/1916, page 8; he attended the funeral on 4/17/1916 of Charles Frank Johnson in Columbia, Observer 4/18/1916, page 8; he paid $38.25 in Income Tax for 1916, Observer 10/20/1916, page 5 Mower, McHardy will exhibit at the first SC automobile show in Columbia SC, Observer 4/18/1916, page 1 MT. MORIAH SCHOOL of District 15 received a piece of statuary for a 1-teacher school at the colored school fair for exhibiting the best clay work, Observer 3/21/1916, page 2 Mueller, Mrs. of Charleston was the former Miss Ella Smeltzer of Newberry, Observer 5/23/1916, page 8 Muldrow, John E. Mrs. of Bishopville SC was the sister of Mrs. J. Leo Wright of Anderson SC and daughter of Mrs. F. W. Higgins of Newberry SC. Observer 5/30/1916, page 8 Muller, Fred Mrs. of Charleston SC, daughter of deceased Rev. J. P. Smeltzer, was the sister of William Bowman Smeltzer who died 6/17/1916, Mrs. T. J. Seyle and Mrs. Kate Eargle, Observer 6/20/1916, page 1 Mulliken, Ernest had died. Burial was in Columbia SC with Mrs. M. B. Evans in attendance, Observer 6/20/1916, page 8 Murphy, T. M. his name was drawn to serve on the jury for the second week of Common Pleas Court beginning 5/8/1916, Observer 5/2/1916, page 1 Murran, J. J. was a delegate from Chappells for the Democratic county convention, Observer 4/25/1916, page 4 Murray, Mrs. of Atlanta GA was the daughter of Charlie B. Lewis of Belton SC who committed suicide. She was the sister to Miss Jessie Lewis, Hayne Lewis and Fred Lewis of Belton SC, Observer 8/29/1916, page 1 Myers, H. G. was selected to serve on the jury for Common Pleas Court for the week beginning 9/18/1916, Observer 9/8/1916, page 8 Nance, Albert colored a ‘Hampton Democrat’ from Newberry has retained his position as Porter of the SC State Senate, Observer 1/14/1916, page 8 Nance, Alma Mrs. of Prosperity was visited by her sons Leonard Nance of Lake City FL and Willie Nance of Augusta GA Nance, Arthur was fined $5 for drawing water from a spigot without permission, Observer 3/14/1916, page 8 Nance, Drayton of Newberry SC took the entrance exam for Clemson College, Observer 7/18/1916, page 8 Nance, Gordon colored paid a fine of $5 for cursing, Observer 4/25/1916, page 8 Nance, Ike colored was arrested violating dispensary Laws, etc, details, Observer 5/16/1916, page 4 Nance, J. D. was Newberry County Game Warden, Observer 5/9/1916, page 8 Nance, John Mrs. was a teacher at Hartford School with classes closed 5/12/1916, details, Observer 5/12/1916, page 8 Nance, John paid a $5 fine for exceeding the speed limit, Observer 4/25/1916, page 8; he and his wife set up housekeeping at a home on Nance Street next to J. M. Morris, Observer 8/4/1916, page 8 Nance, Katie Mae started classes at Winthrop College, Observer 9/19/1916, page 1 Nance, Leonard of Lake City FL was the son of Mrs. Alma Nance of Prosperity SC and brother to Willie Nance of Augusta GA. Observer 9/12/1916, page 4 Nance, Neel colored charged with storing whiskey for illegal purposes was sentenced $50 or 30 days, Observer 2/1/1916, page 8; he took the days, Observer 2/4/1916, page 8 Nance, Samuel Rev. had an office on the second floor of a building at the SW corner of Nance and Friend Streets. About the fire, Observer 2/29/1916, page 4; his loss totaled $1,000 with no insurance, details, Observer 3/3/1916, page 8 Nance, W. A. of Silverstreet advertised a 6-years old mare for sale, Observer 1/4/1916, page 8 Nance, Willie of Augusta GA was the son of Mrs. Alma Nance of Prosperity SC and brother to Leonard Nance of Lake City FL, Observer 9/12/1916, page 4 NASHVILLE TN FIRE – thirty six residential blocks destroyed with a value of $1.5 million. The fire was started by a young boy with a bunch of yarn, details, Observer 3/24/1916, page 1 Nates, A. A. was grandfather to Winn Blanton of Orangeburg SC. Observer 7/28/1916, page 5; he was a confederate veteran of Co. ‘G’, 13th Regt. was one of thirteen who attended the reunion at Young’s Grove in Prosperity SC, Observer 8/29/1916, page 1 Nates, Lora Miss of Prosperity SC had surgery in Columbia SC, Observer 4/4/1916, page 1; her sister Mrs. Ophelia Bowers attended to her at the hospital, Observer 4/14/1916, page 4; she spent Christmas with her sister Mrs. Willie Blanton in Orangeburg SC. Observer 12/29/1916, page 1 NATIONAL BANK OF NEWBERRY – condition of the bank, details, Observer 3/17/1916, page 5; 2% dividend on capitol of $100,000, Observer 6/30/1916, page 8 Neal, Jane Mrs. 102 years old was born in County Antrim, Ireland and came to the US when 6 years old. She died 3/2/1916 in Chester SC. Observer 3/7/1916, page 2 Neel, Georgia Miss was a Latin teacher at Statesboro GA for the last two years. She resigned and took the position of Secretary to the commandant of Virginia Military Institute in Lexington VA. hosted a social, details, Observer 8/29/1916, page 8 Neel, J. C. Jr. caught a rabbit with his wagon whip, details, Observer 2/15/1916, page 8 Neel, J. C. was selected to serve for the spring term of Common Pleas Court, Observer 4/25/1916, page 1; he sold 260 bales of cotton at 12.5 cents, Observer 6/9/1916, page 10 Neel, Jim colored killed a black squirrel on the farm of Dick Davenport of No. 8 Township on 10/2/1916. It was smaller than the ordinary fox squirrel, Observer 10/6/1916, page 8 Neel, R. C. Mrs. of Silverstreet was the sister to Horace O. Fellers of Newberry and daughter to Mrs. S. A. M. Fellers of Columbia SC, Observer 3/28/1916, page 8; she brought her baby home from a Columbia SC Hospital, Observer 6/30/1916, page 8 Neely, Inez colored of Newberry took the examination before the county board of education on 5/5/1916 for certificates to teach in the public schools, Observer 5/9/1916, page 1 Neely, Thomas colored son of Berry Neely of Newberry returned to Newberry after several years at Balboa Panama, Observer 6/6/1916, page 8 Neighbors, Mr. (114 years old) and Mrs. (109 years old) of Laurens SC, both formerly from Pennsylvania and had been married 80 years. When Mrs. Neighbors was 105 years old she broke her thigh in three places, which healed well. Observer 4/25/1916, page 2 Nelms, Cisneros colored of Lexington SC committed suicide at the home of her father in the Dutch Fork section by cutting her own throat with a razor, details, Observer 5/16/1916, page 6 Nelson, C. E. Mrs. of Pelzer SC was the daughter to Mrs. F. C. Keith and sister to Mrs. C. F. Hancock. Observer 6/27/1916, page 8 Nelson, Hortense colored married Olie Robinson colored, both from Silverstreet, on 1/8/1916 officiated by Probate Judge C. C. Schumpert, Observer 1/11/1916, page 1 Nelson, Jim colored of near Deadfall lost his dwelling to a fire on 4/28/1916. The stove flue was being blamed. He had insurance, Details, Observer 5/2/1916, page 1 Nelson, Priscilla colored of Newberry took the examination before the county board of education on 5/5/1916 for certificates to teach in the public schools, Observer 5/9/1916, page 1 Nettles, Mr. and Mrs. who lived 10 miles from Statesburgh were born in VA the same month of the same year and are both 92 years old. They had been married 72 years and had 134 descendants. They had resided in the Carolina for the past 30 years. Observer 4/25/1916, page 2 Nettles, S. A. Rev. of Keppling NC married Miss Estelle Hendrix on 10/12/1916. The bride was the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. E. B. Hendrix of Greenville SC. Observer 10/24/1916, page 5 NEWBERRY BAND – a short article about the band in Orangeburg, Observer 6/23/1916, page 4 NEWBERRY BIRD ASSOCIATION – formed after the informative lecture given on birds at Chautauqua, details, Observer 5/5/1916, page 1; talk given by a representative of the State Audubon Society. She had stereopticon views showing birds in nature and demonstrated the birds’ economic and esthetic values. She visited the Audubon exhibit at Boundary Street School and the bird sanctuaries in Johnstone Woods and then out to Mrs. Workman’s sanctuary. She stated Newberry might be the county with the distinction of establishing the first bird sanctuary in the South. Observer 5/19/1916, page 8; meeting of members and those interested for the protection of birds at the corner of Johnstone & Glenn Streets (Johnstone Woods), Observer 6/13/1916, page 8; first meeting of the Bird Sanctuary was a success, details, Observer 6/16/1916, page 1 NEWBERRY CHAIN GANGS – received their annual inspection; the three camps were: William J. Miller’s Camp near Jolly Street School; J. G. Miller’s camp five miles out on Herbert’s Ferry Road and the T. H. Teague Camp near Bush River Church. Observer 10/20/1916, page 1 NEWBERRY COLLEGE - notes; basketball news, Observer 1/11/1916, page 2; Newberry vs Wofford, 34-27, Observer 1/14/1916, page 8; interclass basketball games; about photos taken for the ‘Annual’, Observer 1/25/1916, page 5; Newberry vs Clemson 58-32 with Baker the star, Observer 1/25/1916, page 8; Newberry vs Erskine 27-21, Observer 1/28/1916, page 8; notes, Observer 2/1/1916, page 1; lengthy article on basketball with names of players, etc. Observer 2/8/1916, page 5; Newberry vs Furman, 52-21, Observer 2/11/1916, page 8; Newberry vs Carolina – 30-13, Observer 2/15/1916, page 8; Newberry vs Citadel, 37-19, Observer 2/22/1916, page 8; the athletes have put the College on the map by their successes, etc. details, Observer 2/29/1916, page 1; about the closing basketball season; last Lyceum number, Observer 2/29/1916, page 4; Newberry vs Clinton = 26-20; Newberry vs Wofford = 32-29, Observer 2/29/1916, page 8; news; baseball practice; banquet for the basketball team, Observer 3/7/1916, page 1; officers for 1916 Newberry College Club of Columbia were given, Observer 3/10/1916, page 8; news of the school, Observer 3/14/1916, page 1; about the Excelsior Society’s success in the annual debate, Observer 3/21/1916, page 1; Baseball schedule for the year given, Observer 4/11/1916, page 1; BASEBALL: Newbery vs Charleston College = 11-1, Observer 4/14/1916, page 4; Newberry vs Citadel, 6-3, Observer 4/18/1916, page 1; at the Track Meet: Clemson vs Newberry, 94-23, Observer 4/21/1916, page 2; ‘College Notes’, Observer 4/21/1916, page 5; Newberry vs Erskine, 2-1, Observer 4/21/1916, page 8; the students rang the College bell on 4/21/1916 when James Kinard won the oratorical contest, Observer 4/25/1916, page 8; it wasn’t the boys who rang the school bell – it was the faculty and their wives, Observer 5/2/1916, page 4; Newberry vs Furman, 5-14; Newberry vs Wofford, 4-0, Observer 5/5/1916, page 8; Newberry vs Clinton, 7-1, Observer 5/9/1916, page 8; there will be 27 graduates – program given for commencement, Observer 5/12/1916, page 4; Newberry vs Wofford, 13-6, Observer 5/12/1916, page 8; a long list of people who contributed to the College Athletic Association, Observer 5/16/1916, page 5; the Junior/Senior Banquet will be held at the Savoy Hotel; Newberry vs Furman, 8-3; the FATS and the LEANS will play a game of baseball in a fund raising scheme for the College Athletic Association, Observer 5/19/1916, page 8; about the Junior/Senior banquet at the Savoy Hotel, Observer 5/23/1916, page 4; program for College commencement given – names of graduates, etc. Observer 5/26/1916, page 1; LEANS (24) vs FATS (12), details; alumni banquet will be on the Tuesday evening of commencement week, Observer 5/26/1916, page 1; Newberry vs Columbia Athletics, 13-8, Observer 5/30/1916, page 8; anticipating a ball game of Newberry vs a team of men with only one arm for each of 6 men on the opposing team, Observer 6/2/1916, page 1; FATS vs LEANS, 17-12, Observer 6/2/1916, page 8; all about the 60th commencement, Observer 6/6/1916, page 1 and Observer 6/9/1916, page 1; THE ALUMNI ADDRESS given by James B. Hunter printed in full, Observer 6/9/1916, page 3; College will open 9/21; about the new coach, new professor of the tech school, the new head at the Boarding Hall, Observer 9/8/1916, page 1; "College Notes", Observer 9/12/1916, page 1; about opening day with 250 students; Holland Hall filled; about the staff; Observer 9/22/1916, page 8; College Notes, Observer 9/29/1916, page 4; Football: Newberry (10) vs USC (0), Observer 10/10/1916, page 4; College Notes, Observer 10/17/1916, page 1; College Notes, Observer 10/20/1916, page 1; Football: High School (19) vs College Freshmen (0), Observer 10/24/1916, page 1; Newberry (13) vs Chick Springs Academy (7), details, Observer 10/24/1916, page 4; College Notes, Observer 10/24/1916, page 4; College Notes; Citadel (21) vs Newberry (14), Observer 10/31/1916, page 1; Newberry (21) vs Wofford (0), Observer 11/10/1916, page 3; about all the thanksgiving plans with football, cross-country runners, banquet, reception, etc. Observer 11/14/1916, page 1; College Notes; football: Presbyterian College (3) vs Newberry College (0); cross country run was won by Clemson; in the social column were summaries of Thanksgiving Day activities, Observer 12/5/1916, page 1; College Notes, Observer 12/12/1916, page 4; Fred D. MacLean disappeared from Newberry SC in May. He was a Newberry College Professor, football and basketball star. An unsigned postcard received by a friend postmarked in Ohio had given some to believe it was from him. Observer 12/19/1916, page 1 NEWBERRY CONCERT BAND – about the banquet at the Savoy Hotel, Observer 1/28/1916, page 1; the first concert of the season will be at Willowbrook Park on 5/13. An addition was made to the skating rink. This is the 10th year the concert band had played. In most cases they play per gratis and never for profit. They solicit only for uniforms and band instruments. On the opening concert for 1916 refreshment will be served and the band hopes to realize some funds from the occasion. Observer 5/9/1916, page 1; they had white uniforms, details, Observer 5/12/1916, page 1 NEWBERRY COTTON MILLS – an extensive article on the Newberry cotton mill in Newberry SC, Observer 10/27/1916, page 6; about the Mollohon Mill in Newberry SC, Observer 10/31/1916, page 2; the Newberry Cotton Mill finished installing lights and water in the mill homes, Observer 12/1/1916, page 1; Newberry Mill paid 25% dividend to the stockholders this Christmas; Mollohon Mill paid 3½%, Oakland Mill paid 3%, details, Observer 12/29/1916, page 1 NEWBERRY COUNTY – in 1915 had 374 deaths and 750 births, Observer 1/4/1916, page 2; License Fees are about the same for 1916 with a few exceptions, details, Observer 1/7/1916, page 8; money paid out during November 1915, Observer 2/4/1916, page 6; Mark J. Smith was the keeper of the County Home, Observer 2/15/1916, page 8; $45, 510 for county purposes required a 3.5 mil increase in taxes, Observer 2/18/1916 page 2; list of the assessors for all the townships for 1916, Observer 3/10/1916, page 5; board of registration named – only had a dozen white and three colored to register, Observer 3/10/1916, page 8; GRAND JURY REPORT, Observer 3/24/1916, page 4; auditor assessment of HORSES, MULES AND CATTLE in the county, Observer 4/21/1916, page 4; report of the expenditures of the county supervisor during February 1916 and March 1916, Observer 4/28/1916, page 3; report of the expenditures of the county supervisor during April 1916, Observer 5/19/1916, page 6; 73 new autos registered in the county since January brings the total number of autos in the county at 439. Observer 5/19/1916, page 8; EXPENDITURES for June 1916, Observer 7/7/1916, page 2; EXPENDITURES for August 1916, Observer 9/12/1916, page 6; EXPENDITURES for September 1916, Observer 10/24/1916, page 6; EXPENDITURES for October 1916, Observer 12/12/1916, page 7 NEWBERRY COUNTY CREAMERY – a meeting at town hall in Prosperity to explain the functions of such an organization, Observer 11/7/1916, page 1; the county will have a $4,000 creamery. The money was subscribed; now what was needed was 400 cows; report of the mass meeting at the courthouse on 11/14/1916. The government was going to sponsor the program for the first year and required the employment of an expert; 8% profit was forecasted; no stockholder would receive more than 8%; all surplus profit above the 8% would go to the owners of the cows; Observer 11/17/1916, page 1; there were four creameries in the State of SC and all make butter under the brand of Palmetto, sold through one broker, Observer 11/28/1916, page 3 NEWBERRY COUNTY HOME – Detailed report, Observer 1/11/1916, page 1; Mark J. Smith was keeper of the home, Observer 2/15/1916, page 8; preaching will be performed at the County Home on the 3rd Sunday in May at 4 pm by Rev. S. C. Ballentine, Observer 4/21/1916, page 8; the alms house received its annual inspection; Mark J. Smith was custodian; Observer 10/20/1916, page 1; Grand Jury found the county home in excellent condition, clean and sanitary and the inmates well cared for, Observer 12/8/1916, page 1 NEWBERRY COUNTY JAIL - Detailed Report, Observer 1/11/1916, page 1; ten are in jail awaiting trial, nine are colored. Names and charges given, Observer 3/3/1916, page 1; the jail received its annual inspection; conclusion was the county needed a new building because of the risk of fire with wooden stairs and three floors and stoves used for heat etc. Observer 10/20/1916, page 1; Grand Jury found the jail well cared for and in sanitary condition but overcrowded, Observer 12/8/1916, page 1 NEWBERRY COUNTY SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION – details, Observer 7/7/1916, page 2 NEWBERRY COUNTY TEACHERS ASSOCIATION – a report on the first meeting for the school year; the talk was on compulsory education, Observer 10/24/1916, page 1 NEWBERRY COURT - a list of all the cases disposed of in Newberry Court in 1915, Observer 1/7/1916, page 4; REPORT OF THE GRAND JURY, Observer 12/8/1916, page 1 NEWBERRY COURT HOUSE - a meeting to crate a community hall out of the old court house, details, Observer 12/19/1916, page 5 NEWBERRY FARMERS OIL MILL – a report of the annual meeting of stockholders, Observer 6/9/1916, page 4 NEWBERRY FIRE DEPARTMENT - names of 1916 officers given, Observer 1/18/1916, page 8; chimney fire with no damages, Observer 2/8/1916, page 8; Newberry was one of 45 towns in the State to adopt the new code providing inspectors, under the act known as the ‘Fireman’s Fund Act", which also requires permits for new buildings; at a meeting of town council on 2/22/1916 it was decided to install an electric fire alarm, Observer 2/25/1916, page 8; about another fire, Observer 2/29/1916, page 4; about the fire whistle, Observer 3/21/1916, page 1; the new fire alarm was tested on 5/8/1916. It arrived from Denver CO. A preliminary test was made on the grounds near the old courthouse. Before payment is made a trial will be made from the top of some building. It weighs about 800 pounds and cost $500. At first it was thought it would be placed on top of the Summer Bros. building at Caldwell & Main Streets but now some other point will be chosen. Observer 5/9/1916, page 1; the fire alarm not completely satisfactory, Observer 5/16/1916, page 5; an article about the testing of the fire alarm, Observer 5/23/1916, page 4; the list of men who were to represent Newberry in the Tournament at Orangeburg SC. Observer 6/6/1916, page 5; The city fathers bought a fire bell ($400), a transmitter ($190) and 20 wheels ($25/each) from Charles S. Mulen of the Gamewell Fire Alarm Co. for use in giving the alarm for a fire. They work by electricity. Observer 7/4/1916, page 1; report of a fire, Observer 7/28/1916, page 8; two small fires on 10/6, details, Observer 10/10/1916, page 8; The big electric bell clapper that is to ring the fire alarm signal by striking the town clock has come and will be put in position soon, Observer 11/10/1916, page 8; small fire on the platform of the Farmers’ Warehouse Co. Observer 11/21/1916, page 8 NEWBERRY HEALTH DEPARTMENT – report on the meeting, Observer 2/15/1916, page 1; report of the Community Nurse for the past six months, Observer 3/17/1916, page 1; about the meeting of the twelve physicians at its regular Friday meeting, Observer 3/17/1916, page 1 NEWBERRY HIGH SCHOOL – an article on how Lee’s Birthday was celebrated at the school, Observer 1/21/1916, page 5; basketball: Newberry vs Greenwood, 45-6, Observer 2/1/1916, page 1; T. B. Greneker, formerly of Newberry, was Latin Professor and athletic Director of Greenwood High School, Observer 2/1/1916, page 8; Newberry vs Columbia, basketball, 12-24, Observer 2/22/1916, page 8; THE HIGH SCHOOL WAS CLOSED until 3/6/1916 due to students exposure to scarlet fever, details, Observer 2/25/1916, page 8; classes resumed; 21 of last years graduates were attending College, Observer 3/10/1916, page 8; about the ball game, Observer 3/14/1916, page 8; John Floyd of the school carried off the honors among thirty competitors in the state declamation contest, Observer 4/18/1916, page 1; the program for the commencement exercises given; there will be 43 graduates, Observer 5/16/1916, page 1; the programs of the music recital at the high school, Observer 5/19/1916, page 1; the address delivered on 5/31/1916 before the graduating class – reprinted in the paper, Observer 6/6/1916, page 2 NEWBERRY HOME GUARDS – a petition going around for the formation of a Home Guard Unit, details, Observer 3/17/1916, page 1; formed in the office of H. H. Blease – drilling will be in a vacant store room of the McCaughrin Block, Observer 6/27/1916, page 8; a list of all who have joined – can sign up at Robinson’s 10¢ store, Observer 7/7/1916, page 4; more have joined – names given, Observer 7/11/1916, page 8; there will be a meeting at Dr. Meldau’s gymnasium, Observer 7/18/1916, page 8 NEWBERRY HOTELS – H. H. Wyse accepted a position at the Savoy Hotel in Newberry SC. The SAVOY has a manicurist. Observer 1/11/1916, page 8; S. P. Crotwell traded his hotel in Newberry for a large parcel of land in GA which he rented to parties in GA. The new owners of the Crotwell Hotel are J. J. Bennett of Sumter County GA, H. J. Bennett and J. H. Wright of Clio SC. Observer 1/14/1916, page 8; J. N. Bennett of Spartanburg was the new proprietor of the Savoy Hotel, Observer 1/14/1916, page 8; The present owner of the Savoy, Mr. Morris, was moving to Greensboro NC and Mr. Bennet the new owner was putting a large electric sign on the top of the building, Observer 1/18/1916, page 8; the electric Savoy sign was put in place by three electricians, details, Observer 1/25/1916, page 8; WEST SIDE HOTEL – mentioned in an obituary for Mrs. Jane Davis, Observer 1/28/1916, page 5; HOTEL SAVOY CLOSED – proprietor left for NC, Observer 6/2/1916, page 8 NEWBERRY LAND LOAN ASSOCIATION – newly formed – officers names given, Observer 9/1/1916, page 4 NEWBERRY LIBRARY - city council voted $50 for the library, Observer 4/7/1916, page 1; the public was using the Speers Street School Library opened Wed. during the summer from 9am-10am, Observer 6/27/1916, page 8; the Boundary Street School library will also be opened in the summer every Monday morning 9-11 am, Observer 6/30/1916, page 8; the town library will be open 4 to 5:30 on Mon, Wed and Fri afternoons starting 10/2/1916, Observer 9/29/1916, page 8; a list of the books purchased for the library, Observer 10/27/1916, page 8 NEWBERRY MACHINE SHOP on Friend Street advertised the new Dodge Bros. Motor Car by the proprietors Baker & Oxner, Observer 8/8/1916, page 4 NEWBERRY OPERA HOUSE – "Billy Burke" will appear in 5-reels in "Peggy", Observer 7/4/1916, page 1, 4; Alice Brady in "Tangled Fates", Observer 7/4/1916, page 8; the electric sign was made by Jordan Vaughn and Pierre Gaillard, Observer 7/7/1916, page 8; The Sea Dogs; Crooked Trails with Tom Mix; Human Driftwood with Robert Warwick; The Stained Pearl; Juggling Justice; A strange Case; Mister Jefferson Green, Hicksville’s Finest; (The 10th episode of) The Strange Case of Mary Page, Observer 8/1/1916, page 8; advertisement for Friday, Saturday and Monday shows, Observer 8/4/1916, page 8 and Observer 8/8/1916, page 8; Tom Mix movie and others, Observer 8/15/1916, page 8; a benefit was scheduled at the Opera House for the Woodrow Wilson campaign, Observer 8/18/1916, page 8; every Friday there were advertisements for the weekend, Observer 8/25/1916, page 8 NEWBERRY PARK – the Chautauqua will be held there; a rustic summer house was being built around the old spring at the new park, Observer 4/25/1916, page 8; the "Ocean Wave" was in operation again; Chautauqua was on one side of the park and the playground on the other, Observer 4/28/1916, page 8; the old spring at the new park was cleaned and a rustic spring house built. The water will flow as it did when the Indians enjoyed it, Observer 5/5/1916, page 8; the Park will be opened on 6/13/1916. The Band will play and the women of the civic association will serve ice cream and cake. Observer 6/9/1916, page 1; Charter for Newberry Park was received. Names given of officers, trustees and petitioners given. The charter gave the association the power to buy, rent and control public parks and playgrounds in the city of Newberry SC. Observer 6/13/1916, page 4; the opening of the park for the season was a success – the civic association realized $50 in the sale of refreshments, Observer 6/16/1916, page 8; someone jumped off one end of the see-saw and caused painful bruises to Miss Mary Lou Bullock, Observer 7/4/1916, page 1; 12 white boys ranging in age 12-16 were arrested at the new park on 10/8/1916 for throwing dice. All pleaded guilty – seven for gambling with fines of $2/each and five for aiding and abetting who were dismissed, Observer 10/10/1916, page 4 NEWBERRY PIG CLUB – J. J. Hitt, President; raising pigs instead of growing cotton; a note from the president; Observer 4/21/1916, page 1 NEWBERRY POLICE DEPARTMENT – new uniforms were purchased from Ewart-Perry Co. Observer 1/14/1916, page 8; their new uniforms fit them like the paper on the wall, Observer 2/4/1916, page 8 NEWBERRY POSTAL SERVICE - no more motorcycles to be used delivering mail, Observer 1/7/1916, page 4; advertised for bids for carrying US mail and parcel post packages from the post office to the train depot, Observer 1/21/1916, page 8; C. T. Paysinger was awarded the contract for carrying the mails from the post office to the trains, Observer 3/7/1916, page 8; report of the meeting of the rural carriers, Observer 6/2/1916, page 1 NEWBERRY REST ROOM - annual report, Observer 1/21/1916, page 2; a thank you note naming the people who donated and their names, Observer 11/21/1916, page 5 NEWBERRY ROADS - a list of all the contributors for the improvement of DEADFALL ROAD; about the road improved from Prosperity to the Saluda River Bridge, Observer 2/22/1916, page 5 NEWBERRY SAVINGS BANK of Newberry purchased on Sale Day 1/3/1916 2-5/8 acres belonging to Silverstreet Warehouse Co.; 2-88/100 acres at Deadfall; cotton gins and other property, Observer 1/4/1916, page 8 NEWBERRY SCHOOLS - MONTICELLO SCHOOL will entertain with a box party, fish pond and cakewalk, Observer 1/11/1916, page 5; with a vote of 10-1 the teachers voted at the meeting to not have Field & Fair Day in 1916, Observer 1/18/1916, page 1; HONOR ROLL for December 1915 given, Observer 1/21/1916, page 5; about the minstrel show at the HUNTER-DEWALT SCHOOL, Observer 1/25/1916, page 3; HONOR ROLL for OAKLAND SCHOOL, Observer 2/11/1916, page 4; report on the AUDUBON CLUB of BOUNDARY STREET SCHOOL, Observer 2/11/1916, page 4; HONOR ROLL for Newberry Schools, Observer 2/15/1916, page 5; RIDGE SPRING SCHOOL near Old Town was having a box party, Observer 2/15/1916, page 8; RIDGE SPRING SCHOOL HONOR ROLL, Observer 2/18/1916, page 1; LITTLE MOUNTAIN SCHOOL - about the Home Demonstration, Observer 2/18/1916, page 4; HUNTER-DEWALT SCHOOL held a home demonstration; PERKINS SCHOOL (Johnstone District) has a School Improvement Assoc. Observer 2/18/1916, page 5 and Observer 2/22/1916, page 1; CROSS ROADS SCHOOL near Little Mountain will give a play for benefit of the school, details, Observer 2/22/1916, page 4; LONG LANE SCHOOL will benefit from a hot supper given by Ben Caldwell, Observer 2/22/1916, page 8; SPEERS STREET SCHOOL and the Health Day Program, Observer 3/7/1916, page 5; ST. LUKE’S SCHOOL had a new oil stove for the domestic science class; HONOR ROLL of Oakland School, Observer 3/10/1916, page 5; ; three booklets were placed in the school libraries by UDC, details, Observer 3/14/1916, page 1; HUNTER-DEWALT homemakers club will have a box lunch as a fund raiser for the domestic science classes, Observer 3/17/1916, page 1; RIDGE SPRING SCHOOL - HONOR ROLL, Observer 3/17/1916, page 1; ST. LUKE’S SCHOOL – report on the Home Demonstration Club, Observer 3/17/1916, page 4; a short article on the progress of Newberry Schools, Observer 3/21/1916, page 1; PERKINS SCHOOL – about the Home Demonstration, Observer 3/21/1916, page 1; a list of all the counties receiving state aid and the amount they received. Newberry received $1900, Observer 3/21/1916, page 2; numerous acts of vandalism have been committed at two schools located at JOHNSTONE AREA, NO. 12 SCHOOL DISTRICT. The acts were the result of friction between the patrons of the two schools, Observer 3/24/1916, page 4; HONOR ROLL, Observer 3/24/1916, page 5; about the Audubon Society of BOUNDARY STREET SCHOOL, Observer 3/28/1916, page 1; about the School Gardens of SPEERS STREET SCHOOL and MOLLOHON MILL SCHOOL, Observer 3/28/1916, page 1; PERKINS SCHOOL closed on 3/24 and on 3/25 their teacher Miss Kate Neel brought them all to Newberry to a movie picture show, Observer 3/28/1916, page 8; TRILBY SCHOOL voted down the special tax for school needs proposition; MT. BETHEL SCHOOL finished the year with ice cream and cake, Observer 3/28/1916, page 8, Observer 3/28/1916, page 8; report on the meeting of BOUNDARY STREET AUDUBON SOCIETY, Observer 4/4/1916, page 3; ST. PHILIP’S SCHOOL in Newberry will receive $300 in state aid, Observer 4/11/1916, page 6; BASEBALL – Pomaria vs Hunter-DeWalt, 9-2, Observer 4/21/1916, page 1; ; JOLLY STREET SCHOOL voted for an additional tax for the needs of the school, Observer 4/4/1916, page 8; Dr. James P. Kinard was elected as the new supervisor of Newberry Schools, Observer 4/18/1916, page 1; HONOR ROLL of schools, Observer 4/18/1916, page 6; news of SPEERS STREET and BOUNDARY STREET SCHOOLS, Observer 4/21/1916, page 2; HONOR ROLL of RIDGE SPRING SCHOOL, Observer 4/21/1916, page 3; O’NEALL SCHOOL closing program on 5/6, Observer 5/2/1916, page 8; HUNTER-DEWALT school closing was 5/5/1916, details, Observer 5/2/1916, page 8; JALAPA SCHOOL closing scheduled for 5/18/1916, details, Observer 5/5/1916, page 1; SPEERS STREET SCHOOL – will celebrate FLAG DAY, details, Observer 5/9/1916, page 1; names of the teachers for Newberry Town for the coming year, Observer 5/9/1916, page 4; ST. LUKE’S SCHOOL – about closing exercises (lengthy report – gave names of students receiving prizes); O’NEALL SCHOOL – about the closing exercises, details, observer 5/9/1916, page 5; Miss Ethel Anderson closed for the summer the BUSH RIVER SCHOOL where she taught, lengthy details on the occasion, Observer 5/12/1916, page 1; HONOR ROLL of Newberry Schools, Observer 5/12/1916, page 4; A lengthy report on FLAG DAY celebration by SPEERS STREET SCHOOL, Observer 5/19/1916, page 4; about the coming closing exercises of the city schools, Observer 5/26/1916, page 1; commencement exercises – names given for the winners of awards of all the schools in the town of Newberry, Observer 5/30/1916, page 1; 42 graduated from the Newberry City Schools, details, Observer 6/2/1916, page 1; RIDGE SPRINGS SCHOOL closing will be a picnic in H. T. Fellers pasture near Old Town, Observer 6/2/1916, page 8; 70% of the rural school children never enter the 5th grade; a short article on schools in Newberry County, Observer 7/4/1916, page 3; FACTS ON NEWBERRY SCHOOLS giving the amounts for each category, Observer 7/21/1916, page 5; a lengthy report on the annual County School report at the courthouse, Observer 7/28/1916, page 2; schools open for the new session on 9/18/1916; tuition for those who do not reside in the city but want to attend city schools: $1.50 for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th grades; $2.50 for 5th, 6th, and 7th grades; $3 for high school. Observer 9/1/1916, page 8; LITTLE MOUNTAIN SCHOOL to open 9/18/1916 – program for the ceremony was given; names of teachers given, Observer 9/12/1916, page 5; a report of the annual meeting of trustees, Observer 9/19/1916, page 1; a report on ceremonies at the Opera House on opening day for the Newberry Town Schools, Observer 9/19/1916, page 5; 1101 enrolled in the Newberry City Schools, Observer 9/26/1916, page 1; HONOR ROLL of Wadsworth school, Observer 10/6/1916, page 8; OAKLAND SCHOOL was recently admitted into the Newberry School system; need funds for a library, Observer 10/24/1916, page 1; about the opening of the HUNTER-DEWALT SCHOOL, Observer 10/24/1916, page 4; about the Halloween party at WADSWORTH SCHOOL, Observer 10/31/1916, page 4; HONOR ROLL for the town schools; a report on the Halloween Party at CHAPPELLS school, Observer 11/3/1916, page 5; Newberry high school was to receive $500 in State Aid, details, Observer 11/10/1916, page 5; RUTHERFORD SCHOOL will hold a community fair, details; HONOR ROLL for the WADSWORTH SCHOOL, Observer 11/14/1916, page 8; HONOR ROLL for the Newberry Town Schools, Observer 12/1/1916, page 1 NEWBERRY SUNDAY SCHOOLS – statistics etc given, Observer 2/1/1916, page 4 NEWBERRY TELEPHONE SYSTEM – a representative from SBT&Co. talked with the Mayor about telephone service improvement, details, Observer 3/31/1916, page 8; City Council made a contract with SBT&T for a new telephone system, details, Observer 4/21/1916, page 1 NEWBERRY TOWN - all the committees and the names of council members on each committee, Observer 1/7/1916, page 8; vital statistics for 1915 for the city of Newberry, Observer 1/14/1916, page 1; an electric light on Boundary Street? (Near the home of F. W. Higgins), Observer 2/25/1916, page 8; AUTOMOBILE LAWS WERE CHANGED. Cars were now required to come to a full stop at each corner of the business part of Main Street. The speed limit will be 12 miles an hour between corners and 4 miles/hour in passing each corner. Observer 2/25/1916, page 8; the city received 15 pieces of cement pipe, each 3 feet-8 inches long and 42 inches in diameter to be used on McCaughrin Street which is a continuation of Harrington Street just beyond J. A. Burton’s House. The pipe cost $2.75 running foot, Observer 3/7/1916, page 1; 385 automobiles are registered within the county, Observer 3/7/1916, page 8; analysis of the drinking water, Observer 3/14/1916, page 5; HALLMANTOWN was an area in Newberry behind the Farmer’s Oil Mill, Observer 3/31/1916, page 8; HOG ORDINANCE - no hog pens within the town limits, Observer 5/5/1916, page 1; all cars must come to a full stop at Caldwell & Main Streets, Observer 5/16/1916, page 2; a contract with Hughes Specialty Well Drilling Co. of Charleston SC for drilling of another deep well – location not determined but it will probably be near the power house, It will cost $4/foot with no guarantee of water. Observer 5/19/1916, page 8; the drillers struck rock at 14 feet, Observer 6/13/1916, page 8; J. W. Ferguson colored painted a sign for J. K. Jones, the letters look like cream and cake, Observer 6/13/1916, page 8; analysis of city water, Observer 6/16/1916, page 5; P. C. Jeans Co. had a Cathedral Clock mounted outside their store which sounded the hours out clearly for all on the 1200 Block of Main Street to hear, Observer 6/16/1916, page 8; lengthy report on the drilling of the well, Observer 6/20/1916, page 1; several companies of the 2nd Regt. of the National Guards of SC will pass through Newberry on their way to Columbia SC. Four companies will pass through. Details, Observer 6/23/1916, page 8; Henderson Ferry Bridge up for bids, advertisement, Observer 6/27/1916, page 4; WELL DIGGERS for the city on the Power House Lot were compelled to pull up for the second time because of all the rock. They have been drilling for three weeks and are starting over again. Observer 7/4/1916, page 8; the management of the Newberry Cotton Mill was arranging for electricity to be placed in all the mill homes. The work will be done by John C. Goggans Jr. Observer 8/15/1916, page 8; 9/16 was a busy Saturday in Newberry. 325 bales of cotton were sold at 15¢/pound. The merchants had a fine day of business, Observer 9/19/1916, page 5; the first three wells drilled were not satisfactory and a fourth well may be drilled on the jail house lot, Observer 10/31/1916, page 1; the town was going to pay $500 for an incinerator to dispose of trash etc. in the city, Observer 11/17/1916, page 5; the incinerator was installed and works beautifully. It was located on the Power House Lot near the center of town and easily accessible. A public demonstration was given 11/28, Observer 11/28/1916, page 1; results of the testing of the city water, Observer 12/15/1916, page 8 NEWBERRY VISITING NURSES - BACHELOR MAIDS CLUB had co-partnered with the RED CROSS for nursing services in Newberry County, details, Observer 2/25/1916, page 1 NEWBERRY WORK HOUSE – five colored female convicts ‘flew the coop’ on 8/15/1916. They climbed out on top of the house in which they were imprisoned for the night and left for parts unknown. Three of them – Parry Lee Williams, Cora DeWalt and Mabel Hollins had been sent to serve 60 days sentence and two: Edna Taylor and Sillie Simmons were from Prosperity. They had served ten days when they escaped. The sheriff caught them trying to get to Laurens and placed them in the Newberry jail. Observer 8/18/1916, page 8 NEWBERRY, FLORIDA – three colored men and two colored women were lynched because they helped Boesey Long, the murderer of the town constable, to escape. Details, Observer 8/22/1916, page 1 Newby, Mrs. of Laurens was 112 years old when she died. Observer 4/25/1916, page 2 Newton, William 16 years old orphan of Columbia SC was sent to Greenville for recuperation and committed suicide, Observer 9/5/1916, page 2 NICHOLS FAMILY REUNION – on 8/18/1916 a reunion took place at the home of Mrs. E. O. Lake in honor of Mrs. Laura Nichols. Eighty one were present. Details and names of guests given, Observer 8/22/1916, page 8 Nichols, Annie Rose 1-years old daughter of Ben C. Nichols of the Corinth area of Saluda County died 2/19/1916 with burial at Corinth Church cemetery. Observer 2/22/1916, page 8 Nichols, Emmett was the winner of a bushel of cotton seed, bred up and culled with a value of $2/bushel for the best of exhibits, at the Newberry County Fair, Observer 12/5/1916, page 1 Nichols, G. W. was selected to serve on the jury for Common Pleas Court for the week beginning 9/18/1916, Observer 9/8/1916, page 8 Nichols, Jasper of Prosperity bought a MAXWELL auto, Observer 4/14/1916, page 4 Nichols, John A. of Prosperity was in bad health but was improving, Observer 2/8/1916, page 8 Nichols, John bought a Ford Roadster, Observer 6/9/1916, page 10; he advertised for the return of a lost watch. Frank Sligh found it, Observer 12/22/1916, page 8 Nichols, L. M. was the son of Mrs. Laura Nichols and brother to Mrs. E. O. Lake, W. H. Nichols, W. E. Nichols and Mrs. M. S. Hawkins, Observer 8/22/1916, page 8 Nichols, Luke Mrs. was visited by her niece Miss Annie Boozer of Newberry SC. Observer 10/24/1916, page 5 Nichols, Mark of Silverstreet was the brother of Mrs. G. C. Counts of the Monticello section of Newberry, Observer 4/7/1916, page 1 Nichols, Rice will marry Miss Amelia Todd daughter of Mrs. Maggie Todd November 1916; details of the engagement party, Observer 9/15/1916, page 6 Nichols, Virgil scored highest in agriculture at Prosperity Commencement, Observer 6/2/1916, page 1 Nichols, W. E. was the son of Mrs. Laura Nichols and brother to Mrs. E. O. Lake, W. H. Nichols, L. M. Nichols and Mrs. M. S. Hawkins, Observer 8/22/1916, page 8 Nichols, W. H. was the son of Mrs. Laura Nichols and brother to Mrs. E. O. Lake, L. M. Nichols, W. E. Nichols and Mrs. M. S. Hawkins, Observer 8/22/1916, page 8 Nicholson, U. C. Mrs. of Saluda was visited by her grandchildren Ruth, Annie and Arthur Boozer of Newberry, Observer 4/14/1916, page 8 Nisbet, Athalie Orman Miss married Arthur Boland Lindler on 6/14/1916 at the 1st Presbyterian Church at Van Wyck SC officiated by Rev. James R. Russell, details, Observer 6/23/1916, page 4 Nobles, Florence Miss 2 years old daughter of J. L. Nobles of Newberry died 10/9/1916 with burial in Rosemont Cemetery. Observer 10/13/1916, page 4; card of thanks, Observer 10/24/1916, page 4 Nobles, J. J. a confederate veteran of Co. ‘G’, 13th Regt. was one of thirteen who attended the reunion at Young’s Grove in Prosperity SC, Observer 8/29/1916, page 1 Nobles, J. S. was selected to serve on the jury for Common Pleas Court for the week beginning 9/18/1916, Observer 9/8/1916, page 8 Norman, V. L. Mrs. of Columbia SC was the daughter of Andrew H. Wheeler who died 2/11/1916 and Miss Nora Counts. She was the niece to Nathan B. Wheeler and sister to Mrs. William Maffett of San Antonio TX and one son Clarence Wheeler of Washington DC. Observer 2/15/1916, page 1 Norris, Claudia Miss was the niece of Mrs. Mary Keith, Observer 1/7/1916, page 8 Norris, Julia Miss had an appendectomy. She was the sister of Miss Lillie Norris, Observer 5/19/1916, page 8; she returned to her home, Observer 6/6/1916, page 8 Norris, Mollie Mrs. 60 years old widow of Ready Norris died in Columbia on 5/14/1916 at the Baptist Hospital after an illness of three weeks. She was survived by two nieces Miss Lois Fant of Greenwood and Mrs. Silas McCaughrin of Birmingham ALA. Observer 5/19/1916, page 1 Norwood, Daggett will spend the summer in Baltimore MD, accompanied by his aunt Mrs. J. B. Joynes and her daughter Miss Rhea Joynes, Observer 7/4/1916, page 1 Norwood, J. E. Mrs. was elected as a teacher for Speers Street School for the 1916-1917 session, Observer 5/9/1916, page 4 Norwood, J. E. was working at Carolina Cash Co. Observer 4/25/1916, page 8; he took his sons Daggett and John to visit his brother, Dr. B. L. Norwood of McBeen SC. Observer 6/30/1916, page 8 Norwood, Joe of Furman Fitting School won the opportunity to represent his school at the state literary society, Observer 4/7/1916, page 8; he was a 1916 graduate of Furman Fitting School, 17 years old – about all his awards, Observer 6/2/1916, page 1; he was spending the summer in Richmond VA. Observer 6/30/1916, page 8 Norwood, Rea Daggett Mrs. wife of Joseph E. Norwood died at her home in Newberry after a short illness. Burial was in Rosemont Cemetery. She was survived by her husband and sons Joseph E., Daggett and John. Observer 6/9/1916, page 10 Nunamaker, E. J. Mrs. was the daughter of Mrs. James I. Young who died 2/6/1916. She was the sister of George, Thomas, Ernest and Sam Young, Mrs. David Duncan, Mrs. J. W. Milam, Miss Lena Young, Observer 2/11/1916, page 5
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