Personal Paragraphs

Mr. P.A. Allsbrook has moved into the cottage just beyond Mr. M.F. Heller's livery stables.


Mr. J.P. Nelson had his right had very painfully hurt during the baseball game last Thursday.


Mr. J.P. Shaw called in to see us last Saturday and told us that the lower bridge had been entirely rebuilt and is now in condition for passage. This will be good news to the hundreds who have to go several miles out of their way in order to cross the river.

The County Record, June 17, 1897

Even More Minor Local Matters

The Greenville News of last Friday said that "Black river bream are the pride of Kingstree."


The chain gang has been brought to Kingstree and will work the roads around here for some time to come.


Midnight "chicken fries" seem to be the favorite sport of certain young men of the community, but who furnishes the fowls?


The base ball game between the two local nines last Thursday resulted in a victory for the "regulars." The score is withheld by special request.

The County Record, June 17, 1897

More Minor Local Matters

The grass will have its innings now and will keep the farmers busy for a time. 


Our base ball team should get up some games with the clubs from other towns.


The crops all over the county are reported as in good condition and looking well.


How long will it be before Kingstree will have an "original package" grog-shop?

The County Record, June 17, 1897

Base Ball Today

There will be a game of base ball here this afternoon at the grounds just beyond the residence of Mr. Louis Jacobs, between the "sluggers" and the "regulars." The game will be called promptly at four o'clock. The public generally and the ladies particularly are invited to attend. The following is the complexion of the two nines: The sluggers–-G.T. Bullard, W.V. Brockinton, C.J. Lesesne, H.A. Graham, W.G. Elwell, J.Z. McConnell, Montie Jacobs, William Scott and R.K. Walace; the regulars--Nappie Jacobs, Hay McClary, Tony Brown, Joe Arms, Willie Dunlop, Hoxie Askins, Julian Jacobs, E.C. Dennis and A.E. Salters.

The County Record, June 10, 1897

Baseball team?

What has become of the base ball team which was organized some time ago? Several good games would furnish lots of amusement for out citizens these long, hot afternoons.

The County Record, May 20, 1897