Gossip of Society and Women’s Clubs

Party Given Bishopville Guest Miss Eda Faye Kelly entertained a number of friends at her home on East Taylor street Friday evening in honor of Miss Mary Stuckey of Bishopville. Outdoor games were played, and in an interesting contest the prize was given to Miss Dida Rose and Harry Dixon while the “booby” went to Miss Cora Alice Harmon and Norman Rose, Music was furnished … Continue reading Gossip of Society and Women’s Clubs

Monroe Johnson Jailed In Camden

Young Negro Accused of Murderous Attack on Hotel Proprietor. Special to The State. Camden, Aug. 13 – Monroe Johnson, a negro about 18 years of age, was lodged in the city prison early this morning, for having made a murderous attack upon Ellis N. Wilson, proprietor of Hotel Camden. Mr. Wilson had gone into the dining room, which was dark, to awaken the Negro, who … Continue reading Monroe Johnson Jailed In Camden

Louise Atkinson

Mrs. J. W. Atkinson Dies Close To Blaney Special to The State. Blaney, Aug. 15. Mrs. Louise Atkinson, widow of the late Rev. J. W. Atkinson, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Kitty Young, near Blaney, Thursday afternoon after an illness of several months. Funeral services were conducted at Colonel Creek Baptist church by the Rev. Mr. Harrison of Blaney. (She was later … Continue reading Louise Atkinson

Preston “Press” Gray

Preston “Press” Gray was born about 1876 in South Carolina, USA a child of Jack Gray and Polly Tillman. He was employed as a Farmer. He died on 04 Aug 1926 in Wateree, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA and was buried on 05 Aug 1926 in Elgin, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA at Fort Clark Baptist Church Cemetery. His cause of death was endocarditis. Preston “Press” Gray … Continue reading Preston “Press” Gray