Nabors, Louise participated in Mrs. Moons music recital, Observer 6/22/1923, p1
Nance, Albert colored was the oldest employee of the General Assembly. He gave service for 32 years. He places the robe on the President of the General Assembly before each session, is foreman of the laborers in the chamber of the senate and is the daily greeter of the senators, Observer 3/30/1923, p3
Nance, B. W. colored lawyer of Columbia SC died in Good Samaritan Hospital of heart trouble on 2/22/1923. He had an office in the Jenkins building on the 1100 block of Washington Street. He was a native of Newberry and lived in Columbia for the past twenty years. At one time he was vice-president of Howard University. His surviving brothers were Rev. Samuel Nance and Willis Nance of Helena and Youngblood Nance of Greenwood SC. Observer 2/23/1923, p3
Nance, Drayton Mrs. hosted a social, details, Observer 9/11/1923, p5
Nance, Floyd colored COURT highway robbery and larceny, not guilty, Observer 12/1/1923, p1
Nance, J. D. Mrs. of Newberry County was the daughter of Govan Luther Sease and sister to J. A. Sease, J. E. Sease, W. Q. Sease, L. H. Sease, Mrs. A. P. Ruff, J. D. Sease all of Newberry County and Mrs. Murtine Hornsby of Columbia SC. Observer 5/25/1923, p4
NATIONAL BANK OF NEWBERRY – statement of the condition of the Bank, Observer 1/9/1923, p8; the bank purchased a No. 5 Underwood typewriter, Observer 4/6/1923, p8; the bank paid 5% semiannual dividend, Observer 7/3/1923, p1; there were plans in the near future to begin the erection of a new, commodious and up-to-the-minute bank building. Observer 7/20/1923, p1; story of the bank victimized by a scam artist, Observer 8/21/1923, p1
Neal, Elizabeth Duncan Mrs. of Greenville 67 years old was killed in an auto wreck when she sustained a broken neck, details. Observer 11/3/1923, p5
Neel, Elizabeth Miss was teaching at Wellford SC School, Observer 9/11/1923, p8
Neel, Frances Miss hosted a social, details, Observer 7/10/1923, p1
Neel, R. C. Mrs. of Silverstreet SC was the sister of Mrs. Lizzie Fellers Luther who died 6/6/1923, P. A. Fellers of Spartanburg, H. O. Fellers of Columbia, V. B. Fellers of Charlotte NC, R. G. Fellers of Columbia SC and Miss Essie Fellers of Silverstreet SC. She was the aunt to Miss Margary Luther and Mrs. William E. Czarnitzski of Columbia SC and daughter to Mrs. S. A. M. Fellers. Observer 6/8/1923, p4
Neel, T. M. was elected SW and member of the cemetery committee of Amity Lodge No. 87 AFM for the year 1924, Observer 12/6/1923, p3; he was elected 1924 HP of Signet Chapter No. 18 RAM, Observer 12/15/1923, p1; he was elected General of Newberry Commandery Post #6 Knights Templar for 1924, Observer 12/22/1923, p8
Neel, Will Miss hosted a social, details, Observer 10/9/1923, p3
Neely, Alvin J. Captain registrar of Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee ALA stopped over in Newberry to visit family and friends. He was the son of B. F. Neely a well known Blacksmith in Newberry, Observer 3/27/1923, p8
Nesbit, Willie colored 24 years old of Newberry was admitted to the State Asylum for the Insane, Observer 11/20/1923, p8
Nesley, Virginia participated in a recital of Mrs. Moon’s piano pupils, Observer 3/2/1923, p1
Nessley, Pauline participated in Mrs. Moons music recital, Observer 6/22/1923, p1
Nettles, ‘Shorty’ of the Western Union office in Newberry SC was transferred to Hartsville SC, Observer 3/16/1923, p8; he was transferred to Harrisonburg VA. Observer 4/27/1923, p1
NEWBERRY BUS LINE was started with subscribers to the stock on 12/29/1922 with officers elected. Newberry to Whitmire will be the first line used, Observer 1/2/1923, p1; more information on the bus line, Observer 1/5/1923, p3; shares were $10/each with 1,000 shares. The service will start in February; the bus was ordered from White Truck Co.; Directors and officers names given; charter applied for; will be called the Newberry County Bus Line; Observer 1/9/1923, p1; the starting day will be 1/26/1923 with Howard R. Overby the driver, Observer 1/23/1923, p1; it will make two trips daily, Observer 1/26/1923, p8; it was a 15 passenger bus with plans for a trailer to haul cream cans and mail, parcels etc. The fee was 4¢/mile. There were 48 investors in the bus line. Observer 1/30/1923, p4; schedule for the bus line was given in the paper; minimum fare will be 25¢, details, Observer 2/2/1923, p1; change in the time schedule; Observer 2/9/1923, p1; doing a good business; SCHEDULE, Observer 2/20/1923, p4; the bus will make two trips on 3/4/1923 to Columbia for the Billy Sunday revival – cost of $2.50 round trip, details, Observer 3/2/1923, p1; DRAWING of the Newberry Bus Line, Observer 4/13/1923, p8; there might be a Newberry-Clinton Bus Line, Observer 4/27/1923, p1; favorable report on the run to Clinton as a possibility, Observer 5/18/1923, p8; article by Hal Kohn telling of the usefulness of the bus line, Observer 8/7/1923, p1; on Monday morning a new schedule goes into effect the – there only be one round trip to Clinton a day. The schedule has been changed to accommodate students going to school in Newberry. Details, Observer 8/17/1923, p1; many parents in Whitmire are planning on sending their children to college or high school on the bus instead of using their own cars which is an inconvenience to the parents who are denied the use of the car during the school hours. The bus will be heated during the winter and it will be far more comfortable than even a closed car and the students will enjoy the companionship of each other. The morning trip to Clinton puts Newberry almost on the Seaboard air line, the bus being the next thing to having a railroad pass to our city. The president of the bus line went to Clinton and made a talk at the Rotary luncheon regarding the new route. Bus headquarters in Clinton will be at the Sadler-Owens pharmacy. Dr. Sadler will assist the bus line in accepting parcels for shipment and giving information regarding schedule etc. The bus will stand to the side of the store next to the railroad lines and passengers who do not care to wait in the station may take seats on the bus. During the summer the receipts for the bus use have increased greatly. The mailing address for the bus line is Newberry County Bus Line, Drawer 405, Newberry South Carolina. Observer 8/24/1923, p2; Henry Wells offered free tickets to movies to those who ride the night trip from Whitmire on the Newberry bus line. Observer 9/4/1923, p4; night trip to Whitmire will be discontinued during the winter months, Observer 10/30/1923, p1
NEWBERRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE – a report on the annual meeting; six new directors; financial report; Observer 4/13/1923, p1; J. P. Moon was elected secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, Observer 8/24/1923, p1; a summary of the 10/19 meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, Observer 10/23/1923, p1; the Chamber of Commerce had an interesting correspondence between the secretaries of the Newberry organization in the state Highway commission requesting traffic signals on all highways in South Carolina. Observer 11/1/1923, p3
NEWBERRY COLLEGE – Basketball: Newberry (55) vs Youngstown Ohio (32) and Newberry (22) vs Rayen (13), Observer 1/2/1923, p1; Newberry (33) vs Trinity, NC (40), Observer 1/9/1923, p4; Newberry (22) vs Pacific Mills (24), Observer 1/16/1923, p8; John Robinson, a senior at Newberry College, was manager of the school’s football team, Observer 1/19/1923, p8; Newberry (41) vs Univ. SC (9), Observer 1/26/1923, p1; Newberry (44) vs YMCA (43), Observer 1/30/1923, p8; Newberry (32) vs Citadel (21); Newberry (37) vs Charleston (17), Observer 2/2/1923, p3; Newberry (27) vs Pacific Mills (12), Observer 2/6/1923, p1; glee club formed, Observer 2/6/1923, p4; Newberry (42) vs Wofford (23); Newberry (47) vs Citadel (10), Observer 2/9/1923, p1; Newberrry (42) vs Charleston (10); Newberry (34) vs Presbyterian (19), Observer 2/16/1923, p1; Newberry (28) vs Furman (12), Observer 2/20/1923, p1; co-ed basketball Newberry vs Charleston (winners), Observer 2/27/1923, p8; Newberry Freshmen vs Furman freshmen (winners), Observer 2/27/1923, p8; the general education Board presented Newberry College with $4,000 towards the salaries of the professors; in the southern intercollegiate basketball tournament Mercer (34) vs Newberry (22), Observer 3/2/1923, p1; Newberry College Gymnasium will cost $30,000, details, Observer 3/9/1923, p1; architect rendering of the new college gymnasium; several articles on the construction; baseball schedule for the year, Observer 3/13/1923, p1; lengthy article on coach McLean and his baseball team, Observer 3/27/1923, p1; Large advertisement for the Newberry Gymnasium, Observer 3/27/1923, p2; about the March debate, Observer 3/27/1923, p8; Baseball: Newberry (6) vs Citadel (2), Observer 4/10/1923, p4; Newberry Freshmen (11) vs Whitmire High (0), Observer 4/10/1923, p8; Newberry Freshmen (6) vs Baily Military Institute (6), Observer 4/13/1923, p8; Newberry (6) vs Charleston (1), Observer 4/17/1923, p1; Newberry (8) vs Furman (0), Observer 4/24/1923, p1; Dr. E. B. Setzler’s cow was found in the city on 4/24/1923 near the old court house all painted in the college colors of scarlet and silver gray with the score of the Newberry/Carolina game painted in large letters. Dr. Setzler’s son came down on his bicycle and led the cow back home, Observer 4/27/1923, p1; about the ball game (Newberry (1) vs Carolina (0), Observer 4/27/1923, p6; names of 48 graduates, Class of 1923, Observer 5/8/1923, p1; Newberry (5) vs Clinton (2); Newberry Freshmen (6) vs Clinton Freshmen (2), Observer 5/15/1923, p1; Pi Kappa Delta officially installed as a chapter in Newberry College, Observer 5/18/1923, p5; Newberry (6) vs Presbyterian (2); 46 graduates for 1923, Observer 5/18/1923, p8; for the first time – a baseball game will be part of commencement festivities – between the Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs on Setzler field – it was a fund raiser to provide a playground and camp for the boy scouts of Newberry, Observer 6/1/1923, p1; about commencement, Observer 6/8/1923, p1; on July 9, 1923 the college will allow 24 students of the first and second grade to sit in the demonstration classes of the primary methods department. The college feels this is a wonderful opportunity for the little people and hopes that Newberrians will take advantage of it. There are no charges of any kind. The classes will meet at 9 o'clock every morning for one hour; application should be in the hands of the director as early as possible. Observer 7/3/1923, p3; ‘Notes’, the renovation of the buildings on the campus is still going on. The new gymnasium is rapidly becoming completed. Plans are being perfected for a new library and a new science hall. The summer school at the college for teachers is largely attended. Tuition for the summer session is $10. This fee will be refunded by the Newberry County Board of Education to teachers who do approved summer school work of at least 15 hours a week. Observer 7/10/1923, p8; about the successful re-union at Little Mountain, Observer 8/7/1923, p4; summer school at the college closed its sessions on August 17, 1923 after six weeks. The enrollment was 209 students. There were 120 public school teachers enrolled. Four members of the regular college faculty taught in the summer session. Resolutions of accomplishment were made by the students at the end of the period Observer 8/21/1923, p4; a list of the 1923 graduates and what they were during this fall and winter, Observer 9/7/1923, p1; about the formal opening day exercises, Observer 9/7/1923, p8 and Observer 9/21/1923, p1; schedule for football games, Observer 9/25/1923, p5; on October 26, 1923 there will be HOMECOMING DAY with Newberry graduates and a large crowd was expected. Observer 10/2/1923, p1; Newberry (26) vs US Marines at Parris Island (0), Observer 10/2/1923, p3; Clemson (32) vs Newberry (0), Observer 10/9/1923, p1; HOMECOMING DAY will be 10/26/1923. Observer 10/23/1923, p8; Wofford (19) vs Newberry (13), Observer 10/30/1923, p1; on October 27, 1923 a strange colored man made his appearance on Newberry college campus and was extremely polite offering greatly reduced prices for proper cleaning and pressing of clothes stating he had recently opened up a business. Since all college boys are usually short of money the young men in the college gave the man their suits to be cleaned. They requested that their clothing be returned later that day and when the afternoon passed with no sign of the clothing they sought the services of the police department. The police trailed the man to Laurens County and they found that he had left that place so the police wired the police at Spartanburg to meet the evening train from Laurens and when they did they arrested a man by the name of Martin Fuller of Clinton. One of the college students went with the Sheriff to Spartanburg, identified the culprit and brought Fuller back to Newberry where he is in jail waiting court term which starts November 20. When arrested the colored man was wearing one of the suits and had seven others with them having sold two before leaving Newberry. This is not a first offense. Observer 11/1/1923, p1; ‘Notes’, Observer 11/22/1923, p5; Newberry (16) vs Durham NC (20), Observer 11/27/1923, p8; last game of the year played in a drizzling rain and described - Newberry (0) vs Presbyterian (7), Observer 12/1/1923, p1; they lacked .7 inch of rain in securing rain insurance for the day. Observer 12/4/1923, p8; Basketball: Newberry 23) vs Spartanburg (46), details, Observer 12/22/1923, p4
NEWBERRY COTTON MILL paid 4% semiannual dividend, Observer 7/3/1923, p1
NEWBERRY COUNTRY CLUB - John J. Eargle, made andirons for the country club from the design and materials furnished by Henry B. Wells. They were 42 inches high, 36 inches long and 24 inches wide. They will be placed in the 5.5 foot fireplace of the big hall or reception room of the club house. The next pair designed by Mr. Wells for the dining room is of a different style, about the same size and he wants to mount them with cannon balls if he can find two of the same size – 5 or 6 inches in diameter, Observer 1/12/1923, p1; the grand opening was on 3/1/1923, Observer 3/2/1923, p8; all about the gala on opening night; made from granite found on the grounds; architect was J. Ernest Summer of Newberry; steps and floors of the outside piazza were of cement; in the basement were two large dressing rooms with lockers, shower-baths and dressing booths; 325 foot deep well with a gasoline engine and a large tank; electric lights; George Washington (colored) of Columbia was the contractor who was over-seer of the granite work; golf course; the club had a membership of 146 with a maximum of 200 and cost $35,000 to build. The grounds keeper was M. Q. Chappell; John H. Wicker was chairman of the building committee; Welch Wilbur supervised the swimming lake construction; officers’ and Directors’ names given. On 3/2/1923 there was a reception for children and about 300 children attended, Observer 3/6/1923, p1; about the Ball given for Converse College alumnae, Observer 4/17/1923, p4; the annual meeting of the Newberry Country Club was held on August 14 at the clubhouse. There was no formal report made but the president thanked everybody in all the committees for the work that they had successfully accomplished. The secretary-treasurer made his annual report. At present there were 169 members. Details, Observer 8/17/1923, p1; FOOTBALL: Newberry (0) vs SC Univ. (24), Observer 10/23/1923, p8; Citadel (21) vs Newberry (7); ‘Notes’; Newberry (0) vs Presbyterian (7), Observer 12/1/1923, p1; “Notes’, $5,000 donation to school, Observer 12/11/1923, p1; Basketball schedule, Observer 12/18/1923, p2
NEWBERRY COUNTY – the act to abolish the office of MASTER of Newberry and transfer the duties of that office to the Probate Judge was ratified, Observer 3/23/1923, p8; two VIEWS OF THE BUSH RIVER BRIDGE 3 miles from Newberry on Highway number 22, Observer 7/13/1923, p1, 2; NEWBERRY COUNTY Fair was in the two empty stores next to the Observer Printing Co. Observer 10/16/1923, p4
NEWBERRY COUNTY CHAIN GANG – report on the inspection made Nov. 12, 1923, Observer 12/11/1923, p7
NEWBERRY COUNTY FAIR - the Newberry County Fair opened on November 28, 1923 in the two vacant stores next to the Observer office. Agricultural and poultry exhibits were seen, the same that were at the SC State Fair. The best part of the Fair program was when 75 people assembled in the Newberry Opera house to hear two good speeches delivered by Major Henry Tillman of Greenwood and Asbury Lever of Columbia. Details, Observer 12/1/1923, p1; a lengthy list of additional winners at the Newberry County Fair, Observer 12/6/1923, p6
NEWBERRY COUNTY HOSPITAL - a meeting was called at the Chamber of Commerce room to organize a meeting in the near future of citizens who would be interested in establishing a Hospital in the County. Details on the meeting were given, Observer 9/11/1923, p1; first public hearing on the prospect of a Hospital was encouraging, details, Observer 9/21/1923, p8; $22,000 was subscribed for the building of the Hospital. The ladies auxiliary had a meeting at the Chamber of Commerce for the purpose of appointing committees to canvass the county; names of those attending the meeting. Observer 9/25/1923, p1; subscriptions had gone up to $25,650; a statement made and signed by 13 physicians emphasizing the need for a county Hospital, Observer 10/12/1923, p1; the MILLS contributed $10,000 to the Hospital fund, Observer 11/13/1923, p1; CONSTITUTION ADOPTED; 9 Directors elected; Charter to be applied for, Observer 12/13/1923, p1; Board of Directors were seeking a location on which to build the Hospital, Observer 12/15/1923, p8; notice for application of charter, Observer 12/22/1923, p4
NEWBERRY COUNTY JAIL - report on the annual inspection made Nov. 12, 1923, Observer 12/11/1923, p7
NEWBERRY COUNTY LIBRARY – Charles Foster Smith wrote un-glowingly of the scarcity of good literature in the Newberry County Public Library, Observer 7/17/1923, p1; J. F. J. Caldwell countered the remarks of Mr. Smith, Observer 7/20/1923, p1; the president of the Newberry Public Library had comments, Observer 7/24/1923, p1; about the donation of books by Dr. C. D. Weeks, Observer 10/12/1923, p7; hours are 3:30 – 5:30 on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Observer 10/20/1923, p1
NEWBERRY COUNTY POOR HOUSE – report on the condition of the home was flattering, details, Observer 2/6/1923, p1; report on the inspection made Nov. 12, 1923, Observer 12/11/1923, p7
NEWBERRY COURT – names of jurors selected, Observer 4/13/1923, p1 & Observer 6/5/1923, p3 & Observer 11/10/1923, p1 & Observer 11/20/1923, p1; GRAND JURY REPORT, Observer 12/13/1923, p1
NEWBERRY CREAMERY – James W. Johnson was the new manager replacing Mr. Fuller, Observer 1/2/1923, p8; H. Wilde of Charlottesville VA was the new manager replacing Mr. Johnson, Observer 2/13/1923, p4; H. F. Echols of Vyhila MS arrived in Newberry to take charge of the creamery, Observer 3/2/1923, p8; it could make much more butter if there was sufficient supply of milk; they shipped 1700 pounds of butter to Charleston last week, details, Observer 5/11/1923, p8; official inspection by the Federal Dept Agriculture showed the Creamery to be in fine shape; sanitary conditions were good; the business buys milk from the local farmers at $1,000/week, Observer 11/20/1923, p1
NEWBERRY FIRE DEPT. - The firemen responded to a small blaze at the home of George L. Epps, Boundary Street on 1/19/1923. Practically no damage was done. It is supposed to have caught from a spark dropping from a chimney onto the roof and was seen by one of the teachers on her way to school. Observer 1/23/1923, p1; the firemen responded to a small fire on 1/30/1923 on the roof of Ralph Baker’s chicken house on Main Street. Only the roof was burned – damage was slight, Observer 2/2/1923, p8; the firemen responded three times to one house on 2/8/1923. The home was occupied by Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Patrick of 908 Wilson Street. The first call was at 9 am, caused by the burning out of a chimney. The firemen arrived promptly and practically no damage was done. The next call was shortly after. The last call, at 11 am was for a fire in the basement among the mattresses and rugs which the owner of the house had left there. No one had been in the cellar for a week or more. Before the fire was extinguished a mattress, several rugs and some books were destroyed. Mrs. Patrick was not at home when the third fire was noted by the neighbors. Unable to ascertain the causes of the fires Mr. and Mrs. Patrick ate out that evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Parr. Observer 2/16/1923, p1; firemen were entertained at an elegant dinner at the Newberry Hotel on 2/16/1923. All firemen were present except Ralph Baker and Claude Williams. Specially prepared food was sent to the colored firemen at the firehouse. Names of all who attended were given, Observer 2/20/1923, p4; the firemen responded to the fire alarm 2/26/1923 at 9:25 am by a fire at Mr. Clamp’s store near the Farmer’s Oil Mill. The blaze was very small and little damage was done. Observer 2/27/1923, p8; the firemen responded to an alarm of fire on 3/29/1923 at the home of Lloyd Smith on O’Neall Street. The fire was caused by a defective flue and was easily extinguished by the use of two-hand-extinguishers, Observer 4/3/1923, p8; the fire department was called out on August 5, 1923 to put out a small field of grass at the rear of J. H. Baxter’s. No damage was done, Observer 8/7/1923, p8; a house belonging to J. W. L. Duckett, colored of 1825 Vincent St. was destroyed by fire of unknown origin on August 11, 1923. The house was rented and occupied by the colored people. It was valued at $2500 and was insured for $1500. A house belonging to Mary Jane Baker, colored, adjoining this one, was also partially destroyed by fire. The firemen were to be commended upon the excellent work they rendered. Observer 8/14/1923, p1; new Ordinance for the prevention of fire waste and safety of life, fixing the fire limits, regulating the erection and repairing of buildings, providing for inspections of buildings and premises, and fixing the punishment for violation thereof. Observer 9/11/1923, p6; fire prevention week was October 8 to the 13th, rules for fire prevention were given, Observer 10/12/1923, p3; a small blaze was discovered in the cotton office next door to the National Bank Building on December 10, 1923 it was soon distinguished by the firemen. The damage was reported as very slight. Observer 12/11/1923, p8; The firemen responded to an alarm of fire on December 13, 1923 at the home of Frank P. DeVore at the junction of Harrington and Hunt streets. Very little damage is reported. The fire is thought to have started in a short-circuit in the electric wires, due to the fact that the fuses had blown out previously and coins had been substituted for them. Observer 12/15/1923, p8; the fire department responded to an alarm on December 19, 1920 to an old automobile which caught on fire due to a short-circuit. The car was parked on the washing rack opposite the West End Garage. Observer 12/20/1923, p8
NEWBERRY HIGH SCHOOL – Girls’ basketball Newberry Hi (5) vs Whitmire Hi (26); Boys’ basketball Newberry Hi (13) vs Newberry College Freshmen (18), Observer 1/16/1923, p1; the program used for Lee’s Birthday celebration, Observer 1/19/1923, p1; about graduation exercises of 16 students, Observer 6/15/1923, p1; Newberry High (6) vs ’96 High (0), Observer 10/9/1923, p1; FOOTBALL: Greenwood (13) vs Newberry (0), Observer 10/23/1923, p8
NEWBERRY HOTELS – The Newberry Hotel was erecting a large electric sign at the corner of Caldwell & Main Streets. It will contain 90 bulbs on each side of the sign, details, Observer 1/5/1923, p1; The National Hotel scored 875 out of 1,000 by the State Hotel Inspector; the Newberry Hotel scored 943 out of 1,000 by the State Hotel Inspector, Observer 1/9/1923, p8; R. L. Crowder proprietor of the National Hotel since spring of 1922 will leave on 1 August. Mr. and Mrs. Crowder have made many friends in Newberry. They intend spending some time at Folly Beach South Carolina for the present. When the new hotel at Greenville is completed Mr. Crowder will be the new proprietor. R. A. Wilson of Rock Hill South Carolina will assume charge of the National Hotel on 1 August. Mr. Wilson was at one time proprietor of the Carolina Hotel at Rock Hill. Observer 7/24/1923, p4; R. A. Wilson, wife and daughter of Rock Hill arrived in Newberry. Mr. Wilson will manage the National Hotel, details, Observer 7/31/1923, p5
NEWBERRY JAIL – Sunday afternoon religious services were held at the jail at 2 pm, Observer 1/30/1923, p5
NEWBERRY LIBRARY – An article on the poor quality of books held at the public library in Newberry, Observer 7/17/1923, p1; a retort by Gladys Chappell Kurtz, Observer 8/3/1923, p1; a list of newly acquired books, Observer 8/10/1923, p1
NEWBERRY POSTAL DEPT. – A BAN ON Green colored Envelopes – the color defies reading of an address, Observer 7/31/1923, p2; there were now five postal carriers for the city of Newberry. Observer 10/27/1923, p1
NEWBERRY REST ROOM - the old floor on the porch of the ladies’ restroom was replaced Monday by a cement floor which was filled in underneath with Earth. Observer 9/25/1923, p8; a letter of thanks for the work done on The Rest Room, Observer 10/27/1923, p8
NEWBERRY SANITARY LAUNDRY - the laundry was closed July 9, 1923 and will probably continue closed until the people of Newberry show by their patronage that they really want a laundry. The laundry was barely able to make ends meet for some time and for the last six weeks it has been a losing proposition to the fact that the city of Laurens has installed a laundry and they lose the patronage for that city and also from Clinton as Mr. Mathis states that the man from Laurens considerably underbid him in securing laundry from these two cities. Very few people in Newberry supported the laundry; a good deal of their business being from the two hotels in the town. Observer 7/10/1923, p8
NEWBERRY SCHOOLS – about the awards to the schools in Newberry county, Observer 4/20/1923, p1; Saluda school closed because of a Flu outbreak, Observer 5/1/1923, p1; honor rolls and perfect attendance records for the city schools, Observer 6/15/1923, p1; annual report of the Newberry Schools – white and black, Observer 7/6/1923, p1; names of the teachers for the city schools were given, Observer 8/31/1923, p1; a report on the formal opening of the high school, Observer 9/14/1923, p1; HARTFORD SCHOOL celebrated its 100th anniversary on 11/23/1923, details, Observer 11/20/1923, p1
NEWBERRY TOWN –Calhoun Street north from 1700 Johnstone St. intersection; Observer 1/2/1923, p5; 1908-1909 City Directory for Cline Street from Vincent to Nance St. and Coats Street north from 1300, Observer 1/16/1923, p5; 1908-1909 City Directory for Cornelia Street east from 1700 Vincent Street to Nance Street and Cromer Street west from 1600 Vincent Street to the limits, Observer 1/12/1923, p4; the old public hitching place will become a flower garden. Buggies and wagons will be parking on the lot at the back of the Pepsi-Cola Co. and in front of the jail. Observer 2/9/1923, p1; no more outhouses – all sewage to be connected to the city’s system, Observer 2/16/1923, p4; 1908-1909 City Directory for Crosson Street west from 1600 Vincent street; Davis Street west from 1100 Drayton Street; Drayton Street, Observer 2/20/1923, p4; 1908-1909 City Directory for Fair Street from Shelly to College Streets; Floyd Street west from Drayton Street; Friend Street east from the RR to Holman Street, Observer 3/20/1923, p2; a list of all the merchants who agreed to close early beginning 4/2/1923, Observer 4/3/1923, p8; 1908-1909 City Directory for Glenn Street, Observer 4/24/1923, p5; REPORT OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION, Observer 5/4/1923, p2; A&P store will open at 1108 Main Street, Observer 5/4/1923, p5; A swimming lake was open to the public. It was located on Crosson Street, leading out from the store of G. J. Jones, Observer 6/1/1923, p4; ten-pin bowling alley was opened at 1207 Boyce St. in the building formerly occupied by Bryson grocery company. W. W. Fell of Thomason Georgia was the proprietor. Observer 7/13/1923, p8; Nine billboards were erected along highways 19 and 22, a mile north of the city, yellow with black lettering, 100 yards apart from each other on the west side of the road – each with a different message, details, Observer 7/31/1923, p1; 1908-1909 City Directory for Harrington Street east from 1300 Vincent Street to the city limit. Observer 7/31/1923, p2; 1908-1909 City Directory for Hunt St., Hunter St., James St., Johnstone St. Observer 8/3/1923, p2; the first six months of 1923 showed for the town of Newberry the death of 53 and the birth of 81, Observer 8/3/1923, p4; nine additional billboards have been placed along the Columbia – Greenville Highway between Mr. Neel’s and the city limits. Observer 8/3/1923, p5; for July 1923 the town of Newberry had a death and 21 births, Observer 8/10/1923, p1; 1908-1909 City Directory for Jones St., Kinard St., Langford St., Lisles St., Lindsay St., McCrary St., McKibben St., McSwain St. Observer 8/10/1923, p2; PHOTOGRAPHS of the Oakland, Mollohon and Newberry Bands, Observer 9/18/1923, p2; better PHOTOGRAPHS with HISTORY of the bands, Observer 9/21/1923, p1; about the WEST END Band, Observer 9/21/1923, p6; 1908-1909 City Directory for Nance Street from Boundary Street to the city limits, Observer 9/21/1923, p9; for September 1923 the town of Newberry reported 2 deaths and 11 births, Observer 10/16/1923, p13; A new newspaper put out by the lumber Company called THE BUILDER. Observer 11/8/1923, p8; ELECTION OF 1924 OFFICERS, Observer 12/13/1923, p1; the NEW Newberry Council held their first meeting and elected members of the committees. Observer 12/20/1923, p1
Nichols, Erin Miss married James Morris on 4/7/1923 at the home of E. B. Merchant officiated by Rev. E. H. Seckinger. The couple will live in the St. Luke’s community, Observer 4/13/1923, p2
Nichols, Helen Miss was teaching at the Monticello School, Observer 10/9/1923, p1
Nichols, J. E. was in the automotive business in Due West; he visited his father N. A. Nichols of the Excelsior section of Newberry, Observer 8/24/1923, p1, Observer 8/24/1923, p1
Nichols, Ruby Miss married John M. Dominick of the Colony section of the county on 2/6/1923 at the church Parsonage officiated by Rev. L. P. Boland. The bride was the daughter of N. A. Nichols, Observer 2/13/1923, p1
Nichols, W. E. Mrs. was the daughter of Mrs. Keziah Harmon who died 5/11/1923 and sister to Mrs. J. I. Boozer, Mrs. Sallie Boozer, W. P. Harmon, S. I. Harmon and J. F. Harmon, Observer 5/15/1923, p1
Nickas, George and Harry Nitsos, proprietors and operators of the ‘Busy Bee Café’ received a rating of 980 out of a perfect 1,000 by the state health inspector, Observer 8/31/1923, p8
Nickas, George was elected Director of the Newberry County Bus Line, Observer 1/9/1923, p1; George N. Nickas was the manager of the Busy Bee Café. He was naturalized a few days ago from the Federal Court in Greenville SC. Observer 5/11/1923, p4; his brother Theodore N. Nickas who was a soldier in the Army at Surrais, Macedonia Greece recently died. This makes the second brother he has lost in one year, both of them dying in the Army. The parents of George N. Nickas were the parents of six girls and six sons but only four them are living, two sons who live in South Carolina and two daughters. Observer 11/6/1923, p8; he was elected a member of the charity committee of Amity Lodge No. 87 AFM for the year 1924, Observer 12/6/1923, p3; he was elected Sword Bearer of Newberry Commandery Post #6 Knights Templar for 1924, Observer 12/22/1923, p8
Nitsos, Harry and George Nickas proprietors and operators of the ‘Busy Bee Café’ received a rating of 980 out of a perfect 1,000 by the state health inspector, Observer 8/31/1923, p8
Noland, Brock colored COURT violation of prohibition law – sealed sentence, Observer 12/1/1923, p1
Norris, Eugene of Newberry married Miss Reba Lorick of Irmo SC at Irmo SC on 2/17/1923. They will live in Newberry, Observer 2/23/1923, p1
Norris, Leila participated in a recital performed by her music class, Observer 6/12/1923, p1
Norris, Ruby participated in a recital performed by her music class, Observer 6/12/1923, p1
Norsworthy, Ruth Miss taught at Whitmire; she was the sister of Mrs. Wilbur Long of Newberry, Observer 12/4/1923, p5
