The Sun, Rutherfordton, N.C., Thursday Morning, May 20, 1909 Gilkey News Items Mr. Bradley Kindly Remembered By Comrades - A Marriage. Gilkey, May 11, - Mr. E. P. Camp and Miss Maggie Montieth were happily married Sunday. They went to Rutherfordton in the afternoon, accompanied by a number of their friends, where Re. T. J. Rogers performed the ceremony that binds them together for life. They returned late Sunday evening to Mr. Camp's home where a weeding supper was served. Mr. Camp is a splendid young man and holds a position with the Warlick Lumber Company. Miss Montieth is an accomplished young woman. We wish them a long and happy life. The writer took dinner at Mr. John H. Bradley's Sunday and the old soldier was very much elated over being kindly remembered by his comrades Saturday at the reunion. He is now in very feeble health and for that reason was unable to attend. It was his first annual reunion to miss. Heretofore he has always attended, but it is hardly possible that he will ever attend another. He is 74 years old and, during the civil war he lost one leg, it being torn off by a shot, and the other was broken in the same battle. Notwithstanding this, he has lived a very active life. Mr. Bradley held office in this county for 14 years, being a member of the Legislature one term and treasurer of this county for seven successive times. He is glad to see and have his friends call on him, though his mind is not very good. May peace and happiness forever dwell with the battle scared veterans. The Rutherford County Tribune October 10, 1901 Last Thursday, near Nanito post office, Mr. Adam Lane and Miss. Julia McEntire were happily married at the home of Mr. Elijah McEntire, the father of the bride. Mr. W. L. Bland performed the ceremony and after which the couple smiled in happiness and went on their way rejoicing. The Tribune congratulates the bride-groom on his good fortune. Ronald Arrowood K4HLO Sunshine, NC

Prospect, March 6.- A plank fell on G.W.ELMORE last week while he was in the crob shucking corn and bruised his arm. He is getting along fine now. MISS MAE McBEE left for Kings Mountain, N.C. Saturday to start working in a cafe. QUAY MOSTELLER and BROADUS McGINNIS motored to Shelby on business. MISS MARY and JAMES SPAKE are spending a few days with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W.D. SPAKE. FUNERAL SERVICES FOR W.L. TUGGLE March, 13.- W.L. TUGGLE, a brother of DR.G.C. TUGGLE of Gaffney was accidentally killed last week when a tree fell on him near Raeford, N.C. Funeral services were conducted at Atlanta, Ga. MR. TUGGLE ,60, former Atlantian, buried at Peachtree cemetery. MR. TUGGLE was a well-known dairyman there until he moved to North Carolina twelve years ago. Survived by his wife, four daughters, MISSES ELAINE and ALLENE TUGGLE, MRS. IVAN C. COCHRAN, Atlanta and MRS. H.D. ROSS; Seven sons, EUGENE, Raiford, WALTER A. , Union, New Jersey, W.L.,JR., Miami, E.M., Orlando, Fla., J.T. JACK and ANDREW TUGGLE; three brothers, C.C., Decatur; G.C., Gaffney,and ROY S. TUGGLE and four sisters, MRS. ANNA L. HOUSTON, MRS. J.H. JOHNSTON, MRS. E.A. MORGAN and MRS. R.Z. GARDNER. MILL'S MANAGER DEFIES STRIKERS Shelby, Feb.24.- C.M. MULL, mrg. of Cleveland cloth mill, tonight openly defiled nearly 500 union workers on strike at the mill by announcing that operations would begin Monday with a non-union force. Strikers say they will vigorously picket any attempt. FACTS CONCERING STATE COUNCIL-1934 - has presented hundreds of BIBLES and Flags to the schools. [ how about them apples ?] Free post- nancie

Rutherford County News, Thursday Morning, September 23, 1937 Mr. Adam Hunt Buried Last Week Bostic, R2, Sept 21 - Mr. Adam Hunt age 34, son of Mr. C. B. Hunt died at Rutherford Hospital Monday, Sept.. 13 at 11 A. M. following a brief illness. He was buried at the First Broad Baptist church with Rev. R. T. Baker, pastor of Duncan's Creek Presbyterian church in charge of the services. Mr. Hunt was a member of the First Broad Baptist church until he united with Duncan's Creek Presbyterian church April 28th,. 1935. He is survived by his parents. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Hunt; one brother Mr. Roosevelt Hunt, and five sisters, Mrs. Lee Campbell, Mrs. Lillie Barrett, Mrs. Willie Campbell, of the Duncan's Creek section; Mrs. Louise Panther, of Shelby and Mrs. Bessie Ramsey, of the State Hospital, Morganton. Two sisters preceded him to the grave in their infancy, Minnie and Pauline. Mr. Hunt was a well known young man and will be greatly missed at home and community. His grave was covered with beautiful flowers. Mrs. J. D. Houser of this section is suffering painfully with a sore leg. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Houser and children and Mr. Bedford Beatty of Spindale were dinner guests of Mr. J. D. Houser Sunday. Faith House Went To Depot for Load; "Smithy" For Shoes Along with interesting historical facts concerning Rutherfordton citizens recall a horse known as " Old Jake," who was a popular, interesting and useful figure about the down during the early years of the present century. Jake had a job which he did, knot only with diligence, but also with an extraordinary amount of intelligence. It was his duty to pull the local express wagon to and from the Seaboard and Southern depots. Scott Griffin, the agent, harnessed him to the wagon at the express office on South Main street, tied up the reins and went leisurely about other duties while Jake winded his way over the poorly kept road to the station in time to meet the incoming train. Mr. Griffin followed later with some of the hack drivers and would find Jake with the wagon parked under a tree near the station. When the station whistle sounded Jake would slowly and deliberately back the wagon up to the platform for the daily express, and without a word, proceed back to town as soon as it was loaded. A local blacksmith states that when Jake lost a shoe he did not wait for his master to discover the loss, but would park himself in front of the shop for immediate attention. Ronald Arrowood K4HLO Sunshine, NC

> > The Sun, August 21, 1924 > Interesting News From Bostic > Mr. Gibson McKenzie of Washington, D.C., is visiting > his sister,Mrs. Fred > Baber. I am curious to see exactly who this Baber is!!My Baber`s are from around Sunshine area. I would also like to know where the location of the Flint Hill district is?And Logan`s Store district? Thanks,Ronald,for posting the newspaper articles. We sure don`t read about these social events in our present day newspapers now! And Nancie`s postings of little children writing into the newspaper office to Santa,is so darling!!They sure didn`t want much back then,did they?I would love to have what they got from Santa back then!!Because I love antiques!! Our children would think that we were crazy,if we put apples,oranges,candy canes,nuts,and that hard candy I use to love,in their stockings now!!And we didn`t have such fancy stockings either,just my daddy`s old worn out sock,that mama darned for our stocking.. Since I collect antiques,I tried to decorate my house and tree,the old fashioned way.I can remember going to my grandmother`s house for Christmas,and her Santa and reindeer tabletop decorations."Don`t touch",was uttered lots and lots of times..I sure would love to have that valuable decoration now!! I would love to hear from others,their memories of Christmas!That is,if it isn`t getting off the subject at hand,genealogy.Well,it is sort of genealogy!! Merry Christmas to all and have a Blessed Christmas!! Vicki Baber Scearce __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Check out Yahoo! Shopping and Yahoo! Auctions for all of your unique holiday gifts! Buy at http://shopping.yahoo.com or bid at http://auctions.yahoo.com

The Sun, August 21, 1924 Interesting News From Bostic Presbyterian Sunday School Picnic - Smith - Sparger Wedding - Laughridge's Entertain - Clemmer Reunion - To School - Personals Bostic, Aug 19 - The presbyterian Sunday schools of Bostic, Ellenboro and Spindale enjoyed a picnic at Andrew Mill Friday. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Laughridge entertain about 40 of the young people at a lawn party at their home Monday night, in honor of their guest Miss mary Alice Laughridge. Games were played on the lawn then refreshments consisting of punch, cakes, fruit and watermilon were served. Misses Jennie Davis of Forest city and Evelyn Davis of Knoxville, Tenn. visited Mrs. Buron Harrill last week. Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Tolbert and children are spending the week in Blacksburg, S. C., visiting relatives. Mr. O. R. Flack returned from a visit to Crouse Saturday. Her sister, Mrs. L. R. Bane came home with her for a visit here. Mr. Bryan Harrill of High Point, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Harrill. Mrs. J. B. Thorne and daughter, Sarah, of charlotte are spending the week with Mrs. Thorne's Daughter, Mrs. D. C. Martin. Misses Mary and Foy Harris and Marks Harris of Hickory, are visiting their uncle, Mr. Walter Harris. Mr. Moody Bridges who is in school at Boiling Springs spent the week end at home. Mr. Eugene M. Smith of West End is spending several days with home folks. Misses Rose and Rebecca Hamilton and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stout of Neponset, Ill., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Stout. Miss Mary Alice Laughridge of Marion, is visiting her brother, Mr. C. E. Laughridge. Worth Hunsucker of Hamlet, is visiting his cousin, Alfred Smith. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Clemmer had a family reunion sunday. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Clemmer and daughter, Carolyn, of Bermingham, Ala.; Mr. and Mrs. I. A. Williford and children of Craddock, Va.; Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Clemmer of Monroe, and Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Clemmer and son, Robert of Forest City. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Brown and children and Miss Nell Brookes, of Cherryville are visiting relatives. Mrs. Lottie May, who has bee visiting her sone at Wadesboro, returned home last week. As a surprise to his many friends, Mr. George L. Smith came home Sunday afternoon with his bride, who was formerly Miss Gladys Sparger of Bristol, Tenn. Mr. Gibson McKenzie of Washington, D.C., is visiting his sister,Mrs. Fred Baber. Miss Maude Howell spent tuesday night in Shelby. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Bert Griffin 13th, a fine son. Miss Julia Grayson will leave for Boiling Springs this week. Mrs. C. T. Wright spent Monday in Shelby on business. Mrs. Bert Shafer spent several days in Erwin, Tenn, visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fouch and daughter, Velsie, are visiting relatives in Bristol, Tenn. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Clemmer and family spent Monday nibht at Chimney Rock. Miss Jessie Bridges spend Saturday in Shelby shopping. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Caldwell and children returned to their home at Cramerton last week after spending some time here with relatives. Ronald Arrowood K4HLO Sunshine, NC

I definitely agree! I enjoy reading these short pieces and even found a reference or two to my surnames of interest! Thanks for taking the time to send them. Happy Holidays to all! Jonnie in SC In a message dated 12/13/2001 12:38:29 PM Eastern Standard Time, gloria7@charter.net writes: > Thank you so much for sharing these newspaper articles with those of us on > the Rutherford County List. I enjoy them so much, and there is always some > helpful in them (even if it is just a name of a neighbor for one of my > relatives).

POPULAR YOUNG COUPLE WED April 8.- MR. R.P. ROPER of Gastonia, N.C. and MISS MINNIE GOFORTH of Gaffney were married Sunday by REV. J.B. WILSON at his home . It was a very quiet wedding , only a few relatives and friends being present. The happy couple left for the groom's home the same evening. RECENT EVENTS OF NOTE IN N.C. May, 17.- ROBERT WYATT was killed and RICH COLEY badly hurt by the falling of a large rock in the J.T. ARTZ quarry near Faith, in Rowan Co. Both of WYATT'S legs were mashed off. He was the s/o C.C. WYATT and about 19 years old. MR. W.H. WHITE, cashier of the First National Bank of Salisbury was seriously hurt and his father slightly hurt , in a runaway about Thursday evening. MR. WHITE had the fontal bone of his head fractured, one shoulder badly hurt , left eye injured and mouth cut. The doctors do not know if he will lose his sight. While painting the Bapt. church steeple at Forest City, a well-known painter of Rutherfordton Co., ROBERT GRIFFIN, fell a distant of about 60 feet, first from the steeple to the roof and then from the roof to the ground. He was taken to his home , where three doctors pronounced his fall fatal, and said he would not live but a few hours. He did not speak until 12 o'clock Friday night, when he was reported some better. Sat. morning he rose from his bed, bathed his face and said he was feeling all right with the exception of a little soreness. He is as live as the man next door and will complete his job on the church. L.C. LEMMONS, Esq. of BYARSVILLE, N.C. came to Gaffney Wednesday on business. [Aug. 18] LIST OF LETTERS IN GAFFNEY POSTOFFICE -week ending Aug. 15th MISS VIOLA BONNER, MRS.V.T. BONNER DAVIS, MISS MATTIE BLACK, MISS GEORGIA BRABTERS, MISS BEADIE DAWKINS, MISS JULIE GIDNEY, MISS ADA HARDIN, MISS MEDLOCK, MISS EDNA PHILLIPS, MISS S.S. PROCTOR, MRS. JINIE WATKINS, LUCENDER WILLIAMS, BARNEY BROWNING, CALVIN GLUE, C.H. HENDRIX, J.H. KIDD, T.G. MOORE, ABE PARKER, N.E. TATE, GREEN WALLACE. One cent due on each. A.R.N. FOLGER, P.M. Sept.9.- At Asheville Tuesday afternoon ISAAC WALKER, colored shot and killed his wife because she upbraided him about another woman. Sept.9.- Monday night at midnight hour, MR. E.W. GRIFFIN'S barn , south of Monroe, was struck by lightning and destroyed by fire. Four fine horses, one of which took first prize as the colt at the Mecklenburg Fair last year, perished in the flames. Sept. 9.- MR. HENRY WARLICK'S 15 room house in No. 8 township, Cleveland Co. was struck by lightning during an electrical storm late Sunday evening and is almost a total wreck, and the household furniture was torn to pieces. The occupants were not killed but severely shocked. The house was insured. Sept. 9.- Monday evening while ALFRED COOK, who lives at Rocky Mount, was cleaning his gun, preparatory to a hunting expedition, he accidentally shot his wife, the entire load entering her side in the region of the tenth rib. At this writting the un- fortunate woman is in a very critical condition and very little hope for her recovery. FOR RENT- The former LIPSCOMB HOTEL, with outbuildings. Apply to MRS. A.E. LIPSCOMB or J.C. LIPSCOMB. Free post- nancie

Ronald, Thank you so much for sharing these newspaper articles with those of us on the Rutherford County List. I enjoy them so much, and there is always some helpful in them (even if it is just a name of a neighbor for one of my relatives). Gloria Forrester Spartanburg, SC

AREA OBITUARIES- Oct. 16, 1950 MRS. J.A. McCRAW Spindale, N.C.- MRS.J.A. McCRAW,81 of Spindale died unexpectedly at her home. MRS. McCRAW died April 23, 1949, she was a member of Riverside Bapt. Church. Surviving are; 4 daughters, MRS. IVA CUDD of Harris, MRS. VELLA JACKSON, Calif., MISS ELLA McCRAW of Spindale and MRS. TULA SIMPSON of Homestead, Fla.; 4 sons, T.G. of Campobello, and A.C. of Harris, J.D. of Lowell and G.B. McCRAW of Spindale, 21 grandchildren and 2 great grand- children. Burial will be at Spencer Cemetery. Blackwell Funeral home. JOE S. SCRUGGS -Oct.15 JOE S. SCRUGGS, 68, died unexpectedly at his home. He was born in Polk Co. N.C. and s/o the late MR. and MRS. WILLIAM C. SCRUGGS. Surviving are his wife; 6 daughters, MRS. ELIZABETH McCARTER, MRS. MARY LOUISE HARRIS, MISSES DOROTHY and BETTY HELEN, all of Spartanburg, MRS. ANNIE MAE FLEMMING of Laurens and MRS. FRANCES BURNETT of Arkwright; 4 sons, CLYDE, CLAUDE, GENE, and FRED, all of Sptbg.; one sister, MRS. JULIA GREENLEAF of Forest City; one half sister, MISS MAURY SCRUGGS pf Boiling Springs; one brother, LINDSEY of Gastonia, N.C. 3 half brothers, LUTHER, and HUGH, both of Boiling Springs, and ED of Chesnee and 6 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at New Pisgah. MRS. STALLINGS- Oct.21 Funeral services for MRS. BLANCHE STALLINGS, 83, of Rocky Mount, N.C., who died at the home of a daughter, MRS. S.E. THARANGTON of Youngsville, N.C. Beddingfield funeral home of Wake Forest, N.C. COUPLES FILE MARRIAGES -Sept.27, 1950 Gaffney- Marriage license filed last week of the Probate Judge, ROY C. COBB... J.D. DIMSDALE of Ruth, N.C. and MILLIE THOMAS LEWIS of Rutherfordton, N.C. JACK MELTON and LOIS RAMSEY of Forest City, N.C. LONZO ROBERTS and DORA JOHNSON of Forest City. JOSEPH MAX HENSON of Henrietta and DOROTHY LOUISE REYNOLDS of Caroleen. CARL WILLIAM MEDFORD of Spindale and HAZEL BEATRICE ARROWOOD of Glendale, N.C. LEROY WRIGHT of Gaffney and EVELYN DAVIS of Gaffney. SAMUEL FITZGERALD and DELOIS DEWBERRY of Gaffney. WOFFORD CAMPBELL MARTIN of Blacksburg and LOIS MAE HAMBRIGHT of Kings Mountain, N.C. MARRIAGE was returned in Probate Court. Sept.27- DAVID CROWELL BUFFKIN, of Whiteville, N.C. and VIRGINIA RUTH GREENE, Drayton Mill.

Rutherford Sun, February 4, 1904 Perpetual Motion Discovered by a Rutherford County Man. Much time, brains, money and energy has been expended in efforts to solve the problem of perpetual motion, but it has bee reserved for a Rutherford county man to discover the secret that is to run the twentieth century machinery without cost of fuel. W. P. Ledbetter*, of Otter Creek, has for some months been closeted in an upper room of his residence busily engaged in constructing and putting a machine together that twill furnish its own motive power; and so confident is he that he has found the secret that he proposes to wager a fine pair of mules on his judgment. Just what that secret is no one knows except Mr. Ledbetter himself. His room is kept carefully locked at all times and no one is allowed to enter it. Rutherford Sun, April of 1904. Otter Creek Mr. Ledbetter claims to have solved the Problem Otter Creek, April 2, - Mr. W. P. Ledbetter now claims for a certainty that he has solved the problem of discussing perpetual motion, and Brown has his permission to say to all readers of The Sun that he is now ready to reveal this secret which has baffled all scientists heretofore to any party who wishes to test the discovery, provided said party will pay him a fair sum for the same or enter into an agreement to divide a reasonable share of the profits with him after the discovery is tested; and so sure is Mr. Ledbetter that it will be a success he proposes to specify in such agreement or sale that on compensation is required if the scheme of discovery isn't an entire success, so we hope some one who is interested in the matter will take hold of it at once and test the claims and merits which Mr. Ledbetter contends he has solved on this great discovery. He requests us to say that all parties wishing further information on this subject relative to entering into contract or the purchase of the discovery are invited to call on or write him at Otter Creek, Rutherford, N. C., with the assurance that if the invention does not go, and perpetually go, why then no pay or compensation is required. The Cove is in need of machinery. It needs a railroad and if it should be found that perpetual motion has been discovered here, we feel we shall soon have all these and more too. At any rate, wouldn't even a line similar to the street car line prove a success from Union Mills or some nearby station through the Cove to Chimney Rock? Think of the lumber and products to be marketed every year from this section and freight to and from all the country stores and the passengers to be carried over such a line, including the pleasure seekers who are visiting the famous Chimney Rock and would so increase in numbers year by year and then tell why the building of such a line wouldn't be a profitable investment for any capital. Mr. Ed Harris closed a successful singing school at Jethrow's Chapel last Saturday, and we feel sure the class of Sunday school just organized at the Cove church, as good singing always helps out in such work. the past week has been a drawback to the farmers and many are getting restless for weather in which they can "ge ha" more. The general health of the community is good. *(William Prengree Ledbetter son of Dr. Jonathan Ledbetter and Martha Amanda Rucker) The Rutherford Sun, April 1904 R. F. D. Notes Rutherfordton, R. F. D. NO.1, April 1., Mrs. Mary Webb, of Frog Level, has been very sick. Miss Josie Goode, of Frog Level, has been on the sick list. Mr. Hazel Hamrick, who has been in Tennessee for some time, has returned home. We are glad to see him back. Best wishes from the Sun. Ronald Arrowood K4HLO Sunshine, NC

The Rutherfordton Sun, Thursday Morning, July 23, 1903 Otter Creek Items. Mr. J. H. Nicholds has moved to Old Fort - Other News (Special to The Sun.) Otter Creek, NC., July 20. - Mr. J. S. Nichols has sold his stock of goods to G. W. Haynes and moved to Old Fort, where he will engage in the mercantile business. Mrs. C. Smith, of Red Top, ;visited Mr. F. O. Lewis on the 18th inst. Rev. W. L. Haynes gave us a call on his way to his regular appointment at Stone Mountain. Mrs. M. A. McIntire and Miss Casco Harris, of Green Hill, visited Mr. E. C. Harris last week, and attended church at the Cove last Sunday. We hear the hum of Walker Hall's threshing machine as we pen this down, and Brown says the chickens at his place seem to be getting shy. (The farmers had to feed the threshing crew, ra). One of Mr. Lee Higgin's twin babies is very sick. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Jones are visiting relatives in Calwell county. Mr. A. W. Hall is checkman at the lumber yard in Mr. J's absence. Mr. John Geer visited the Cove last week; but we learn there is much work yet to be done. Mr. J. L. Morgan and daughters, of Marion, visited Esquire J. W. Morgan and attended church Sunday. Mr. Joe Hemphill has gone to Marion to nurse his brother, Charlie, who is very sick. (The above may not interest some readers, but there may be some family connection in these didbits, ra) The bit of history we promised the readers of our county papers relative to the first settlers of the Cove begins thusly; In the year -----(1) Richard Bradley, (2) Richard Ledbetter, (3) William Harris, (4) George Ledbetter, (50 Jones Williams, (6) William Elliott, (7) (8) (9) Walton, John and Isaac Bradley, three brothers, (10) James Humphrys, and (11) Widow Anna Jones with their families, and several slaves, came from Virginia, and settled here in the Cove (Montford's Cove, ra) when not a stick of timber up to that time was amiss. Me and Brown respectfully ask that all readers and especially those of the same names given above will aid using finding out who the fathers and grandfathers and mothers and grandmothers and even the wives of some of these people were, for we find there are several people around here who are unable to tell us who their grandfathers and grandmothers are, and a great many unable to tell who are their great-grandfathers and great-grandmothers, and we guess you would be surprised too, if you would only ask and find out how few in you different settlements are able to tell who were their great grand parents. Many old records are to be found in referring to the old family Bible records and blank leaves in the history of George Washington. The Rutherfordton Sun, Thursday Morning, July 30, 1903 Some More History The Cove a Noted Place - All The News About Otter Creek (Note: This is Montford's Cove area RA) Otter Creek, N. C., July 27., The Cove's first settlers.- (1) Richard Bradley settled on the west side of the present public Cove road, about onefourth mile above the McDowell-Rutherford county line, and here erected the first brick house built in Rutherford county. He and his wife Winnie Williams, who was a daughter of (5) Jones Williams, died in this house, and sleeps in the family graveyard on the big hill just west of there. This house was torn down on account of the cellar, by Joshua Hall, and with the brick he built the house in which he now lives, just across said road from the former site. Reader, if ever you are at this house examine the brick, and if ever you have to repair or build any country brick building for the good old county of Rutherford, and can get such brick as these. (11) Widow Anna Jones was Mr. Bradley's sister, and (7) Walton, (8) John and (9) Isaac were his half-brothers. Corn then was high, and on one occasion Mr. and Mrs. B., with sad hearts, had to give one of their slaves for only three hundred bushels, but vowed they would all starve together rather then do so again, and they never had to any more, for cornucopia was over afterwards their lot. To them were born eight sons, to-wit; Coleman, John, Terry, Simmons, Thornton, Ledbetter, Richard Jr., and Jones, and three daughters one of whom married Issac Ledbetter, and one (Nanna first) married a Moore, and afterwards Henry Elliott; and H. E. second wife was Polly Souther, a sister of the late Noah Souther, or Old Fort. Phil was a son of (10) James Humphreys. Of the eight sons, we notice only three: First, Coleman owned and lived on what is known as the old John Hemphill farm, on Cove creek. His daughter Polly was the second wife of Harland Harris. Second, John lived near Sugar Hill. He had several sons one named Roe was murdered in South Carolina while off with a market wagon. He had only one daughter, who married James Crawford, whom he much opposed as a son-in-law. Mr. B. had been sending his daughter off to school, and bought her several silk dresses, and when she ran away and married Mr. C., Mr. b. just picked up her trunk, dresses and all and burned them, and threatened to shoot Mr. C. on first sight. but time generally changes matters, so by-and-by he sent for the young couple and game them a farm; and as is often the case, the plowboy, perhaps, made a much better son-in-law then would the fashionable son of some aristocrat, for the sons and daughters of this couple have all done fairly well. And we have ample evidence of this fact in their three sons - The Hous. J. C. Crawford, of Sugar Hill; G. W., of Marion and Lee P., of Old Fort - all having been very successful in business and politics. About the same time a neighbor just across the way had the misfortune or the good fortune to have a daughter to run away with a little, crippled, pigeon-toed schoolteacher; but he took it good naturedly, and going over to Mr.. B.'s by way of tease, said;"Esquire, if hell had been scraped and the sea skimmed, there couldn't have been born found two other such son-in-law as ours." The third and last of the three Joneses (I believe this should be Bradley? ra), the youngest son and probably the youngest child, had also eight sons and several daughters. The youngest of these sons is named Jones, and is now 80 years old, and lives in Washington, Ark. He has no living brother and only two living sisters, to-wit; Widow Rebecca Ledbetter, of Sugar Hill, N. C., and widow Zillah Coward, of Polk County. From these the reader may get further information. Mrs. Ben Hampton, of the Three Cs depot and Mr. Sam Hampton are visiting J. W. Morgan's. At base ball Saturday, the Cove team scored 31 to Cedar Creek's 8. Hot weather now and getting dry. Cora, the daughter of Wm. Arrowood, has been sick the past week, but is much improved. The general health of the community is good. (Above copied as printed). The Rutherfordton Sun, Thursday Morning, April 30, 1903 Marriage at Otter Creek Scores the the Dispensary One - Says it will be Ousted. Otter Creek, N. C., Aprl 21., Mr. Fleet Marlow, of Sugar Hill, and Miss Dovie Haynes, were married on the 19th, Esquire A. F. Morgan, officiating. Elder J. D. Hunt, pastor at Montfor's Cove, scored the dispensary and all who favor it on Sunday last, and predicts that the Christains of Rutherford County will oust this curse from among us; but still we find others of a different persuasion. It is said that corn could be bought about 20 cents cheaper were it not for the distillery here, and that the very ones furnishing or selling it are leading church members, and yet they claim to be prohibitionist. Ronald Arrowood K4HLO Sunshine, NC

The Sun, July 19, 1926 Custer's Courier Dies at Marion Sole Survivor of Battle on the Little Big Horn Victim of Long Illness Marion, July 19 - Daniel A. Kanipe, 73, clamed to have been the only survivor of the Custer Massacre on the Little Big Horn, died at his home here Monday afternoon. According to documents in his possession, signed by Maj. T. M. McDougall, retired United States Army. Kanipe, a sergeant in Company C, seventh U. S. cavalry, was the bearer of Gen. Custer's last order for reinforcements. The document quotes Major McDougall as saying that Kanipe made his way through the Indian lines to deliver the order for him. Before the courier could rejoin his detachment with reinforcements under command of Major McDougall, it is claimed that General Custer and his men had been annihilated. Kanipe, a veteran of many Indian campaigns in the northwest, had lived quietly at his home here for a number of years. Rutherford County News, May 17, 1934 Four Veterans in Reunion Thursday Robt. H. Taylor Elected Commander With R. S. Callahan Lieutenant Commander. Same Four here Last Year. Scouts Aid Veterans. Four Confederate veterans were here Tuesday for the annual May 10th reunion dinner served by the Daughters of the Confederacy. The meal was served at the Lure Cafe with some of the Daughters serving. The boy Scouts did much to make the occasion pleasant for the veterans by running errands, etc. The four men present were also present a year ago with the late A. H. McDaniel for Forest City, who died recently. There are only six men on the Confederate pension roll of the county at present. Those absent were Captain Joe M. Walker, who lives near the Rutherford-Cleveland line and usually goes to Shelby. He is 94 years old, being the oldest living veteran in either Rutherford or Cleveland county. Mr. C. S. Lynch was the other one absent Thursday. The four men here Thursday with their ages follows;, Robt. H. Taylor who will be 93 on May 17, 1934; R. S. Callahan ("Uncle Bob") who was 90 years old Feb. 14, 1934; G. B. Guffey who will be 88 years old, Sept. 16, 1934 and W. M. Nanney who was 87 last Jan 30. Mr. Taylor was the oldest and heartiest man present while Mr. Nanney the youngest. Mr. Taylor was elected commander with R. S. Callahan, lieutenant commander. Rev. I. S. McElroy was elected chaplain with O. C. Erwin, adjutant. Judge D. F. Morrow read an interesting poem at the noon hour of his composition and made a short talk. The Rexall Drug Store donated cold drinks and cigars. Several widows of veterans were present. All four veterans visited Mrs. K. K. Carpenter at her home here in the afternoon. She has bee confined ot her home here for sometime with illness. Ronald Arrowood K4HLO Sunshine, NC

Hello, For those of you who haven't, I would recommend going through the Minutes, pleas and quarter sessions of Rutherford County. I ordered them on microfilm through my local family history center. I've gone through years 1799-1820 so far. I have found a lot of useful information. I've seen a lot of the names mentioned in this list in the records numerous times. You might learn a lot about your ancestors and the times they lived in. You might find that your ancestors were selling some "spiritous liquors" (you'd be surprised by how many were!), were involved in land disputes and other issues. Just a suggestion! Melody

The Sun Thursday Morning August 21, 1924 Mrs. Wislon Dead Aged Lady Passed Tuesday Night, Funeral Wednesday Mrs. Robt. K. Wilson died Tuesday night at 7:20 at the home of her youngest daughter, Mrs. G. H. Padgett near Logan Station, with whom she has been making her home for some years. She took seriously ill Monday night. She has been very active for her age, being 82 years old. Funeral services were held at Mt. Vernon Wednesday afternoon, Revs. D. J. Hunt and E. B. Dillard being in charge. A large crowd attended. Her grave was covered with beatiful flowers. She was afaithful member of Mt. Vernon church. She was married to Mr. Robt. Wilson in August 1863. He died august 1911. She was a good woman. She alsays had good word for everyone. She was a kind mother. She is survived by four sons and three daughters: Messrs. Carmie Wilson, successful farmer of near Lattimore; E. W. Wilson, Shelby; C. h. Wilson, Avondale and Carl Wilson, banker of Lattimore; Mesdames G. E. Morgan, Horace Cole and G. H. Padgett, all of this county. All her children are making good in life. Mrs. Geer Dead Mrs. Rucker Geer, of Montfords Cove, after an extended illness,died at her home Monday and funeral and interment was held at Montford's Cove church Tuesday. Rev. M. M. Huntley and Rev. J. T. Bowen, of Marion, conducting the services. She was 39 years of age and is survived by her husband, three brothers and three sisters, and a number of relatives and friends. She was a most excellent Christian lady and will be greatly missed by both the church and community. Goes to Europe Rutherfodton Boy Sailed on Monday Morning. Mr. Rupert Eves, youngest son of Attorney and Mrs. R. S. Eaves sailed Monday morning at 9:30 o'clock from New York City on the U. S. ship St. Marie for England. He will visit Norway, Sweden, Belgium, Italy and France. He is working his way. He finished at the University of North Carolina at the first session of school. He plans to travel a year then study medicine. Rupert is only 20 years old. He is getting an early start ot finish college and travel abroad at his age. He has ambition and determination. Aged Woman has 284 Living decendants. Mrs. Ola Dycus, who lives with her son, Jim Dycus, at Bostic, has 284 living decendants, according to statistics secured at the celebration of her 93rd birthday held Wednesday at Bostic and attended by almost every one of the descendants. All of her 13 living children with one exception, were present. A large crowd of relatives and friends in adition to direct descendants attended the celebration and bounteous dinner served picnic fasion was the feature of the occasion. Mrs. Dycus has 13 living children and step children and seven dead; 73 living grand children and 12 dead; 177 great-grand children and 12 dead; 31 great great grandchildren and one dead. Total descendants living and dead 305. The Sun, THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 15, 1926 MR. PAUL F. SEARCY TELLS HIS CAREER Paul F. Searcy was born on April 30, 1840 in the house of his father, William B. Searcy, on Bill's Creek, about a mile and a half from Mr. Searcy's home close to the road to Old Fort and near Shingle Hollow. His mother before her marriage was Miss Martha Flynn. Their children received the education common in the old days when schools were few and far apart this old confederate veteran fared the same as did his brothers and sisters. Being bought up on a farm naturally he became a farmer himself. It was in December, 1859 Mr. Paul F. Searcy was married to Miss Elizabeth Elmira Dalton. On August 1, 1862 he became a member of Company F, 62nd Infantry, North Carolina. His regiment was sent to Tennessee and there Mr. Searcy saw about a year of service before he and two other soldiers of his company were captured and taken prisoner. "We were on guard duty near a bridge," said the eighty-six year old veteran, "and we were prisoners before we knew it. After six months we were paroled and sent home. But we did not stay home very long for I was drafted pretty soon and had to go back. They sent me again to my old company and regiment and this time we were at Cumberland Gap. There was not a large force there, only about twenty-five hundred all told as I remember. "One evening there were four of us on duty guarding a bridge: J.W. Thompson, Silas Green Thompson and I forget the name of the forth one, perhaps there were only three of us. Anyway we were taken prisoners again and this time we were sent to the prison camp at Douglas, Illinois." "It was mighty hot there; we were given our choice of working and I took the work. They fed the men who worked better than they did the ones who would not. But we never got enough water though there was plenty of it near the prison camp. Even we workers did not get enough and it was awful hot in the summer. "It was at this prison my two friends, Silas and J.W. Thompson died. I don't know the _ _ _ _ _ _ after the war was over we were put in the box cars and sent back to Old North Carolina. We had to pass through Sherman's army and we were nearly four days doing it. They were a fine body of troops, they had all they needed. Sherman was a mighty fine general. A much finer soldier and better general I think than Grant. "I never saw Lee or Jackson, they were both splendid men. I did not think much of our general*, he was only a brigadier and I think he might have saved us from being taken prisoner if he had wanted to. Perhaps I can't forget completely the two years I spent in that prison camp, but I don't often think of them and so most of my hard feelings have gone years ago." "After the war was over I came back here. I was pretty anxious all the time about my wife and children. I didn't get many letters while I was away and I was never wounded because I spent so little time in fighting and so much in prison. Mr. Searcy then showed several interesting letters which he had written to his wife during the war. Some of them had been written while he had been on guard duty. Then he told about his life after he had returned to the mountains. It was the life of a hard working man ; rising before the sun and going to bed late, constant toil and struggles with nature, money often scarce and many sacrifices to be made for his children, but in the end winning out and in the meanwhile gaining a living for himself and family. The following children were born to Mr. Paul F. Searcy and his first wife: Mr. John Calloway Searcy, who was married to Miss Effie Elliott and who had six children. Mr. Joseph Elias Searcy, who was married to Miss Sarah Crawford, and had who have ten children. Mr. William Pinky Searcy, who was married to Miss Agnes Elliott and who have three children. The Misses Effie and Agnes Elliott are sisters, so their children are double first cousins. Mr. Thomas R. Searcy, who was married to Miss Josie Burgess, and who have seven children. Miss Sarah L. Searcy, who is at home with her father and stepmother. Mr. Samuel Searcy, who was married to Miss Rose Frady and who have two children. Miss Tilda Searcy, who was married to Mr. Pink Bradley and who have ten children. Mr. Flynn Searcy, who was married to Miss Fannie Epplee and who have nine children. Miss Amanda Searcy, who was married to Mr. J.P. Elliott and who have seven children. Some years after the death of his first wife, Mr. Searcy was married in 1891 to Miss Allie (sic) Arrowood, the daughter of Mr. and Benjamin Arrowood. Before her marriage Mrs. Arrowood was Miss Mary Burgess. From the second marriage the following were born: Miss Minnie Searcy, who was married to Mr. Julius Melton. Miss Mary Searcy;a twin sister of Mrs. Julius Melton, was married to Mr. James Nix. They have four children. Miss Nona Searcy, who was married to Mr. James Koon. They have two children. Miss Nina Searcy, who was married to Mr. Furman Skipper. They have three children. Mr. Melvin Searcy, who is at home with his father and mother, and Mr. Manley Searcy who was married to Maude Melton and who have one child. Thus the eighty-six year old Confederate veteran has sixty-eight grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. Ronald Arrowood K4HLO Sunshine, NC RUTHERFORD Co. Nc

Thanks so much for posting old newspaper articles. I know it's a lot of work to do it, but it is much appreciated. Hope you can continue doing so! Arlene Hampton

Ronald, Thank you so much for sending in those newspaper articles.I really enjoy reading any old newspapers! I know that I would greatly appreciate any articles of interest from you concerning old newspapers,so please continue to send them on!! I don`t know what I would do without Nancie O`Sullivan`s contributions to our mailing lists! She is truly a generous and dedicated person,to share with us,all that she has posted on the Spartanburg mailing list too!! I`m sure Santa is going to be extra good to Nancie!! I am still looking for my BABER family from Rutherford county! Merry Christmas to all!! Vicki Vicki __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send your FREE holiday greetings online! http://greetings.yahoo.com

Is the site still being maintained by someone? There are lots of dead links and old reunion news, etc. that need attention...

Yes, please send in all you have....we appreciate it so much ! nancie

I have some old newspapers here there are some didbits in them: The Sun, Thursday Morning, May 20, 1909 Gilkey, May 11. Mr. E. P. Camp and Miss Maggie Montieth were happily Married Sunday...... Notice of Re-Sale of Land North Carolina In Superior Court, Rutherford County. Before the Clerk. Logan Tomlin (Tomblin) and wife Ollie Tomlin; Norcia Arrowood and husband, William Arrowood; Sallie Arrowood and husband, Berry Arrowood; Sophie McEntire and husband, Newman McEntire; Jane Parton and husmand, M. W. Parton; Lizzie Taylor; Estelle Tomblin (minor) by her next friend Nettie Taylor, ex parte....... goes on to discribe land. Personal and Local Movement of A Number of People, Visitors and Others. Dr. H. H. Edwards, of Mills Springs spent a few days here this week, the guest of his brother, Attorney M. L. Edwards. Mr. J. W. Fisher, of Henrietta, spent several hours here this week. He will attempt to secure a pardon for his son Coley Fisher, convicted for killing Broadus Morehead. Mr. and Mres. E.O. McGowan and daughter, Miss Margaret, of Elm City, are here for a few days visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Grayson. Miss McGowan is quite well known here having formerly been one of the efficient teachers in the graded school. Death of and Old Man. Samuel Adams, eighty-four years of age, died last Sunday Moring, and was buried at Shiloh Church in Union Township. He helped to bury the first man ever buried at Shiloh, and up to two years ago, when he fell and broke his leg, had dug every grave in that cemetery. He is spoken of as a good and useful man. The following was in The Sun, Thrusday, March 20, 1913 Honor Roll. First grade - Solon McDaniel, Levi Searcy, and Lillie Taylor. Third grade - Lizzie Noblet, Aiden and Manly Searcy. Fourth Grade - Manly Wright, Danniel Melvin, Elijah, Myrtle and Viola Searcy. Fifth Grade - Lottie Searcy. Sixty Grade - Fannie, Nina and Nona Searcy. Seventh Grade - Minnie and Mary Searcy The above pupils of Antioch school have been present every day and average over 90 on examinations for the month ending March 15 th. >From an enrollment of 39 we have made and average of over 31 for the four months. Maggie Walker, Teacher If anyone is interested in more, I have quite a few more newspapers. This was only part what was in them. Ronald Arrowood Rutherford Co., NC

Thank you, the response was wonderful, so I'll try to do more as time permits. The following are a few that I went back through and pulled that had some connections to the areas. All are Spartanburg papers, except other wise as noted. Some are just tid-bits. [1831, yes that's correct !] June 18, 1831 WM. MURRY The Subscriber at Flat Rock, Buncombe Co. N.C. and 36 miles north of Greenville Court House, respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that his home is in order for the reception of those who may call on him. The Southern Mail stage arrives at this place every Sat. at 8 am and leaves every Mon. at 1 pm. 1870-Married on Thurs., 22 nd , Dec. last, by REV. B. BONNER, MR. G.W. JOLLY to MISS JANE JONES, all of Cleveland, N.C. 1875- 117 acres on the north by the NC State line, west by THOMAS MILLER, south and east by R.E. CLEVELAND, levied to be sold as the property of J.P.F. CAMP at the suit of THOMAS, J.L. G.W. FINCH. 1875- MR. J.M. WALKER of Cleveland Co., N.C. brought in a load of potatoes last week which were as fine an average lot as ever came to market. One weighed six pounds and two ounces. MESSRS. AVANT Co. bought the lot and have them for sale at their store. 1897- Piedmont Herald At Spartanburg, Oct. 22, 1897. MR. WOODWARD FANT , one of the popular salesmen at Chapman's, the grocer, left the city Tuesday for Hendersonville, N.C. where he will wed MISS CARRIE LEE SPANN, of that city. MR. ROBERT ALSTON, of Tryon, N.C. and MISS MAMIE BRANNOR, of Flat Rock, at the home of the bride's parents. MR. ALTON is well known in the city. He is proprietor of the Chleora Vineyard situated near Tryon. 1903- T.E. BAILEY, who recently purchased the plant of the Union Furniture Co. has secured the services of W.S. SMITH, of Hickory, N.C. as Supt. and will have the factory in operation in a short while. 1910- INDIANS IN CITY CHARLIE LONG, his wife and several children, all full blooded Cherokee Indians from Jackson Co., N.C. are in the city. They have rented from MR. J.T. DANIEL, a servant's house on the old Gentry home place on North Church St. LONG is a carpenter by trade and has been secured work under a well known contractor in the city. The Salvation Army and officials of the city aided them by giving to them previsions and clothing...he said his grandfather lived to be 110 years old. He said he had died about 30 years ago, but recalls many wonderful stories he told him of the old days when the Cherokees were a powerful tribe and lived by hunting and fishing. 1910- FRIZSELL-TURNER N.D. FRIZSELL and MISS CORA TURNER, both of Tryon, N.C. were married at the home of F.C. McGHEE on Brawley St. by REV. W.M. WHITESIDE. Jan.3, 1910- MR. JEROME COOPER of Melrose, N.C. came down to visit his mother. 1911- F.H. PADGETT and A,M, HICKS of Henrietta, arrived in town today to enter Cecil's Business College. 1913- DOESN'T WANT TO GO BACK TO GETTYSBURG Raleigh, N.C. " I was at Gettsburg 50 years ago and spared to get back , Thank God, and don't want the US govt. to pay my expenses back", shouted SENATOR WATKIUNS, eldest member of the general assembly, today when he voted against to pay N.C. Confederate veterans fare to the reunion. Mant spoke against pension extravagances but the Senate passed the resolution. 1926- WALTER HESTER of Hendersonville, was the guest of his grandparents, MR. and MRS. M.F. HESTER.[ Sptbg.] 1910 Gaffney Ledger MISS MAYME McBRAYER of Forest City and MRS. WM. LOWERY, of Patterson Springs are guest of their sister, MRS. D.O. DAVIS .[ Gaffney] 1948- HENRY C. HARRILL DIES Spindale, July 21.- H.C. HARRILL, 62, died at his home here after an extended illness. MR. HARRILL is survived by his wife and 10 children; HERMAN, ROBERT, RAY, CLYDE, EDWIN, MISS MARJORIE, MRS. J.T. CARPENTER, MRS. EVELYN MENIUS, MRS. DEWITT YELTON, and DAVID, U.S. Navy, Alaska . Also a brother, HOPE and three sisters, MRS. W.E. MOORE, MRS. W.G. YOUNG, and MRS. R.R. FLACK. MRS. MOORE HASN'T MISSED CHURCH-1948 Rutherford, July 3.- MRS. ELLA MAY FLACK MOORE, 56, was recently honored at a special service at Trinity Luthern Church, Rutherfordton, by REV. CHARLES A . BACHMAN, pastor for having completed her 20th year without a single absence from service. 1914- S.D. ABERNATHY , married to FLOY WILKERSON,March 4, both of Forest City. 1915- OSCAR THOMPSON JONES-Ellenwood to CATHERINE NAOMI GOFORTH-Union, Sept.9. 1915 LYMAN CHESTER SAWYER-Belhaven to ALICE VIRGINIA BELL-Richmond, Va., Sept.6, 1915 ROBERT HENRY THORNTON-Cowpens to ESTELLE GIDNEY- Shelby, Sept. 28, 1915 ZOAR EDWIN DOBBINS-Ellenboro to ANNIE OUIDA SHERLIN- Forest City, Oct 11, 1923. 1929- MRS. J.H. SHEPHERD of Crammerton, N.C. is visiting her mother, MRS.KATHERINE ROGERS. [ Sptbg.] Free posting- nancie