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The Carolina Spartan, May 31, 1882
The following named colored people died last week:
Green Humphries, near Cherokee Springs, Isaac Bivins, Reidville Township;
Sarah Hamilton and Susan Clawson of Spartanburg.
The State, September 29,
1921
Alabama Divorce Valid in Carolina
Decree Granted in Other States
Recognized HereSpartanburg, Sept 28. - The validity of
a divorce was the issue in a report of a hearing before S. T. Lanham which
was filed with the clerk of court yesterday afternoon in the case of W. J.
Shirley vs. J. C. Harris. Shirley, who was known to be a widower, married
a sister of Harris and sold to Harris a tract of land, for which part cash
was paid and a mortgage taken for the remainder. Harris, subsequent to the
deal, learned of a divorce secured by Shirley's first wife in Alabama, and
there being no renunication of dower, Harris was unwilling to pay the
mortgage without the dowere being renounced.
The principal issue in the case was the
validity of a divorce which was granted to Shirley's first wife by the
court in the state of Alabama September 8, 1890. After the divorce, as it
appears from the evidence, the first Mrs. Shirley married again on
February 24, 1894, while Shirley came to Spartanburg and married Miss Emma
J. Harris in February, 1907. The court says in
conclusion:
"The constitution of the United States provides that full (not
some) faith and credit shall be given to judicial proceedings of other
states. This divorce is therefore to be taken at its face value, and W. J.
Shirley was freed by it from the bond of
matrimony."
Veteran Wizard of Pen at age 66 Still Performs Strange Feat.
Written By Helen Posey and published in The Journal and Carolina Spartan Newspaper of Spartanburg S,C
November 3, 1930.
A
man who is able to write with both hands at the same time . And
also carry on a rapid line of conversation, Which probably has no
bearing upon the matter which he is writing is no ordinary person.
The individual is W’G’S O’Shields Auditor for Spartanburg County.
Mr
O’Shields is one of the most accomplished penman in the whole county,
And besides having this fact to his credit, He is also quite an
artist, It is interesting to note the ease and nonchalance
with which he performs this almost super human feat.
Taking the
two pens firmly in both his right and left hands he carefully
guides them over the paper, And talks in a soft quite voice, Which
holds the listener in awe, and wonder at a man who can so easily
entertain And yet not for one moment pause to see what he is writing.
The
words flow gracefully from the pens with which he barely
touches the paper, But when with a last flourish he places a few
finishing touches the result is quite Appalling.
Mr O’Shields
has been Auditor for Spartanburg for nearly 40 straight years, Before
assuming his present position he was Clerk to the treasurer and also to
the Probate Judge of the County.
He first entered politics when only 26 years old and at the age of 38 he was elected Auditor .
The
position he was destined to hold for so many years, Thus all told
he has worked in the old Courthouse at Spartanburg for nearly 40
years exactly 28 of which he served as Auditor.
Besides Being an expert Penmans Mr O’Shields is also a noted Huntsman.
Since
only a small country lad he has displayed a distinct fondness for
the sport which has proved to be his favorite.
When he
contracted this mania for hunting, Dogs have been his pet hobby, In
spite of his advancing years His love of hunting has never
dimmed, And he still keeps his dogs as relics of his many events of the
field When speaking of his favorite sport and his pets.
The old
gentleman’s eyes grow misty and his voice trembles , as he thinks
back over the years ,When he could hoist his gun to his
manly shoulders and stride out into the great open spaces to
indulge in his favorite pastime.
Although
“ he said “ I still keep my hunting dogs and never ceased loving them
and still I like to hunt too, I’m not able to do much of it because I’m
not strong as I once was I’M not a young man anymore” He added with a
pleasant smile.
Mr
O’Shields was born in the Walnut Grove Township in Spartanburg Co.
in 1863 where he spent his boyhood days, At the age of
21 he was married and later moved into the City . Where he took
up his political career.
The
two offices which proved to be stepping stones to his present
position,, Took up the first 12 years of his political life, Then in
1902 he was elected Auditor by a huge majority and since that time very
few men have found it advisable.
To enter the race as his opponent.
The
few instances in which some few have attempted to displace Mr O’Shields
with out the glamour and spectacle of a heated campaign has
always left his opponents lagging behind in spite of the years
that have piled themselves upon his shoulders and the grief and
pain that has bent his head, Mr O’Shields is still ably to
carry on his daily duties,. Day
after day and year after year , He has gone about them with the
same happy countenance which everyone has learned to admire ,
During the nearly four decades he has spent in the old
Courthouse he has become an essential part of its daily rountine.
It
would not be quite the same without his Familiar old face and his
snow white locks have become dear to the residence of Spartanburg
, Every one that Knows this accomplished Gentleman honors and respects
him for his kind heart and Noble life.
Submitted by Patrick Oshields |
