Page 89 "The Working Christian" Issue of May 11, 1876 Tribute of respect from Concord Baptist Church, Fairfield County, South Carolina, to Mr. J. J. McCANTS. Transcribed by HC, A Friend of Free Genealogy January 2, 1916 The State EVENTS OF THE WEEK IN SOUTH CAROLINA SOCIETY WINNSBORO Special to The State Winnsboro, Jan 1-One of Winnsboro's biggest social events of the season was the dance on Monday evening. A great deal of credit is due Edward Sloan, Maxcy Jordan and Lloyd Holley, who managed the dance. The large hall where the dance was held was decorated in holiday colors, evergreen, red bells and festoons lending a Christmas air. A number of attractive visitors from near and far were here for the occasion. Among the chaperones were Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Sloan, Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Doly, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Elliot and Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Heath. Another social event of the week was the oyster roast given by Miss Ella Crawford Heath and Stewart Heath, Jr. to a number of their young friends on Tuesday night. Much merriment was afforded by the roasting of the oysters in the shell. Dancing by 20 or more couples added to the evening's entertainment. Palmer Brice, U. S. N. has returned to Portsmouth after a 10 days' furlough. Mr. Satchwell of Willimington, N. C. was a visitor to  his sister, Mrs. E. D. Sloan, this week.  Misses Ethel and Rose Wessingal are visiting Mrs. D. C. Wille. Transcribed by HC, A Friend of Free Genealogy January 2, 1916 The State EVENTS OF THE WEEK IN SOUTH CAROLINA SOCIETY RIDGEWAY Special to The State Ridgeway, Jan. 1-Misses Marguerite and Dorothy Ruff entertained a number of their friends at a Christmas cake party on Tuesday evening. After all the "sweet meats" has assembled lively guessing continued for some time as no cake revealed its identity on arriving. It seemed that every cake in the cook book turned out to do honor to the occasion, and Miss Annie Thomas, being familiar with the greatest number, received the prize. The guests were later taken in the dining room where Miss Hooten received. The table was decorated with Christmas greens, a basket of fruit making the centerpiece and numbers of candles twinkling amid the holly. Ambrosia cake coffee and cream were served. The Card club was entertained at Valencia by the Misses Palmer on Friday morning. Several visitors enjoyed the games with the members. A salad course followed by sweets was served after the games were over. On Wednesday evening Miss Mary Corpening added to the pleasures of the holidays when she entertained a party of friends. Progressive conversation and other games filled the hours with merriment. In the decorated dining room Christmas goodies were served. Mrs. Whitlock and Miss Flossie are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Whitlock. Mrs. H. W. DesPoites, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. DesPoites  and Miss Sadie DesPoites  have returned from the wedding of Miss Leila Nonce in Due West. Miss D. D. Galilind of New York is spending some time with her sister Mrs. W. H. Ruff. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Armstrong of Manton, N. C. are spending the holidays with Mrs. A. C. Thomas. Mrs. J. D. Pulp visited her mother, Mrs. J. M. Wilson, during the holidays. Miss Sara Kennedy is at home from Chicora College for Women for the week. Misses Dorothy and Gertrude Meares are with their parents for several days. Miss Mary Colpening will resume her duties this week at the Greenville Woman's college where she is a student. Miss Leila Brown is spending the vacation days with her brother R. H. Brown. This data was originally published in SCMAR Spring 1998, Vol. XXVI, No. 2, and was transcribed for Genealogy Trails by D. Whitesell. Columbia Telescope and South Carolina State Journal Issue of July 31, 1824 Died in Fairfield district on the 20th inst., Mr. Abraham Ferguson. State Gazette and Columbian Advertiser Issue of July 16, 1822 Married in Fairfield, on the 13th May last, by W. T. Woodward, Esq., Mr. John Woodburn, a native of Ireland, to Miss Jane Blair, daughter of Mr. James Blair. Issue of July 16, 1822 At Goodwyn's Retreat, Fairfield, on the 8th inst. Martha Jane, daughter of Maj. James Goodwyn,  aged 1 year. Issue of September 5, 1822 On Tuesday the 11th inst., by the Rev. Mr. Bell, Capt. Samuel s. Taylor of Fairfield, to Miss Eliza J. Horn, of Kershaw. Issue of July 20, 1824 Lately in Fairfield district, Charles D. Bradford, aged 98 (?) years.  It is thought that the deceased was the oldest surviving soldier and officer, belonging to the provincial troops of South Carolina.  After the solemn ravages of the enemy in upper Carolina, the old man then in the high vigor of rebellion to legitimate oppression, and after having fourth heroically in several important battles - on the retreat of Cornwallis to the town of Camden, was arrested by inquisitorial toryism, dragged to the quarters of the commander -- consigned to a loathsome dungeon -- condemned by a military tribunal to the ignominious death of the gallows, for the noble crime of being a friend to his county -- saw several of his friends and fellow laborers for freedom, swung in relentless cruelty from the fatal machine of death, led to the same spot reeking with the blood of his friends, exalted in a card with a halter about his neck, he viewed his intended grave, surveyed his rude coffin.  Surrounded by children and friends, who estimated him as a good man, they could but weepingly deplor his untimely fate.  Providence overruling the iniquity of man, the desolated of the south remitted his sentence, he was resorted to his country, his wife, children and friends...Communicated. A short time since in Fairfield District, Elijah Gibson, left this mortal, for an immortal world of existence, about one hundred years of age.... Issue of August 3, 1824 Married on Thursday evening last, Mr. Gnuman Tidwell to Miss Mary Prescott, all of this place. Died in Fairfield district, on the 20th ult., Mr. Abraham Ferguson. Republican Compiler, Gettysburg, PA,  June 10, 1829 A curious case of murder has just been tried at Fairfield Court in the state of South Carolina.  It was that of Shadrach Jacobs for the murder of Andrew Feaster.   The murder was committed as far back as the year 1808.  Jacobs was arrested and confined but soon made his escape and fled to the West, where he continued to reside until he was recently discovered and brought back.  He was accordingly tried and convicted and appealed for a new trial but the Appeal Court refused to grant it.  The sentence was pronounced by Judge Colcok in a very solemn and impressive manner.  The jury who found him guilty have recommended him to mercy but a strong petition to the contrary has been transmitted to the Executive by the citizens of Fairfield. – Balt. Amer. [contributed by Nancy P.]

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