Catalogue of Greers High School and Short Sketch of Greers, 1897-1898

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Catalogue of Greers High School and Short Sketch of Greers, 1897-1898

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2023.49.1

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28 March 2023

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David Lovegrove

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Original 1897-1898 Greers High School Catalogue which includes class rolls and course information, as well as the first known written history of Greer and information about influential citizens

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1897

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printed booklet

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General Archive Box #1 Folder #7

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….1897-1898
Catalogue of Greers High School
And…
Short Sketch of Greers, S. C.

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CATALOGUE OF GREERS HIGH SCHOOL, AND SHORT SKETCH OF GREERS, S. C.
Spartanburg, S. C.
Trimmier’s Book Store and Printing House.
1897.

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INSTRUCTORS
M. H. Daniel, A. M., Principal (Wofford College.)
Miss Maggie R. Wells, L. I. (Winthrop Normal College.)
Miss Anna Green, (Hollins Institute, Va.)
TRUSTEES:
H. V. Westmoreland, M. D., Chairman,
D. D. Davenport, Treasurer
W. E. Waldrop, Secretary,
A. R. Wood,
Simeon Hughes.

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ROLL OF STUDENTS.
1897-98.
Baswell, Eddie.
Burgiss, Mittie.
Burgiss, Willie.
Burgiss, Walter.
Burgiss, Hortense.
Barnett, Tessie.
Barnett, Nathaniel.
Barnett, Lula.
Berry, Carlisle.
Blackwell, Edgar.
Burnett, Ben.
Cunningham, Flora.
Cunningham, Maude.
Cunningham, May.
Cunningham, Alta.
Cunningham, Kate.
Clippard, Layton.
Cannon, George.
Cannon, Jason.
Cannon, Jim.
Cooper, Berry.
Cannada, Luther.
Cartee, Mattie.
Davis, Coke.
Duncan, Palmer.
DeShields, Russell.
DeShields, Tweetie.
Elmore, John.
Foster, John.
Foster, Clio,
Garren, Seawell.
Garren, Beattie.
Garren, Jim.
Garren, Frank.
Garren, Essie.
Green, Jordan.
Green, Preston.
Green, Bettie.
Green, Claude.
Green, Arizona.
Green, Leona.
Golden, Robert.
Greer, Garrison.
Henderson, Man.
Henderson, Maude.
Hughes, May.
Hughes, Leo.
Hyman, John.
Hutchings, Sam.
Hutchings, May.
Hutchings, Virgina.
James, Flora.
James, Lola.
James, Lunie.
James, Jennie,
Johnson, Josephine.
Jones, Daisy.
Jones, Bailey.
Jones, Bessie.
King, Lee.
Kendrix, Hattie.
Kendrix, Jeff.
Littlefield, Elihue.
Miller, Ada.
Miller, Mattie.
Miller, Lena.
Miller, Mamie.
Mayfield, Mittie.
Mason, Carrie.
Mason, May.
Mason, Ola.
Marchant, Tom.
Marchant, Bessie.
Marchant, Louise.

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McCain, Carrie.
Morgan, Lula.
Morgan, Jesse.
Morgan, Willie.
Morgan, Augustus.
Morrow, Edna.
Nodine, Mary.
Nodine, Gaddis.
Nodine, Jim.
Payne, Annie.
Payne, Sue.
Payne, Ellis.
Payne, Ashmore.
Peace, Edwin.
Peace, Cleveland.
Patterson, Josephine.
Patterson, Lula.
Patterson, McKinney.
Roe, Eugene.
Roe, May.
Roe, Maude.
Roe, Amarylis.
Red, Jones.
Robinson, Annie.
Ross, Tweetie.
Ross, Tenette.
Smith, Whitner.
Shockley, Claude.
Shockley, Paul.
Taylor, Pink.
Taylor, Annie May.
Taylor, Bill Perry.
Vaughn, Thirston.
Wilson, Annie.
White, Willie.
Westmoreland, Edna.
Westmoreland, Maida.
Wood, Della.
Wood, Mattie.
Wood, De Witt.
Wood, Stanley.
Wood, Eunice.
Wood, Edgar.
Wood, Lillian.
Wyatt, Clyde.
Wyatt, Minnie.
Wyatt, Belle.
Waldrop, Sallie.
Waldrop, Sam.
Waldrop, Ettie.
Waldrop, Pearl.
Waldrop, Plymouth.
Ward, Cora.
Ward, George.
Walker, Duncan.
Walker, Clyde.
Zimmerman, Sam.
Zimmerman, John.
Zimmerman, Floride.

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COURSE OF STUDY.
FIRST YEAR.
Holmes' First Reader.
Blackboard exercises.
Number Work.
Chart.
Slate and Pencil.
SECOND YEAR.
Holmes' Second Reader.
Wentworth's Elementary Arithmetic.
Swinton's Word Primer.
Spencerian Copy Book No. 1.
Slate and Pencil.
THIRD YEAR.
Holmes' Third Reader.
Swintons' Word Primer.
Robinson's New Rudiment's of Arithmetic.
Language Lessons.
Original Stories.
Spencerian Copy Book No. 1.
Slate and Pencil.
FOURTH YEAR.
Maury's Primary Geography.
Language Lesson.
Robinson's New Rudiments of Arithmetic.
Beginners History—Montgomery.
Holmes' Fourth Reader.
Swinton's Word Book.
Spencerian Copy Book No. 3.
FIFTH YEAR.
Primary History.
Sanford’s Intermediate Arithmetic.
Language Lessons, --Tarbell No 1.
Maury's Manual Geography.
Holmes' Fifth Reader.
Swinton’s Word Book.
Spencerian Copy Book No. 4.
Smith's Physiology.

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SIXTH YEAR.
Language Lessons—Tarbell No. 2.
Weekly Exercises in Composition.
Robinson's New Practical Arithmetic.
Algebra (begun.)
Maury's Manual Geography (completed.)
What Word's say—by Kennedy.
United States History.
Stowell's Physiology—The Human Body.
Spencerian Copy Book No. 5 and 6.
SEVENTH YEAR.
Lockwood's Lessons in English.
Weekly Dictation Exercises.
Wentworth's Grammar School Arithmetic.
Sanford's Common School Algebra.
Maury's Physical Geography.
Harkness' Easy Latin Method.
Gradatim by Scudder.
General History—Barnes.
EIGHTH YEAR.
Hills Foundations of Rhetoric.
Weekly Exercises in Composition.
Wentworth's School Algebra.
Wentworth's Geometry.
Caesar—Latin Grammar.
Weekly exercises in Rules of Syntax.
Steele's Popular Physics.
History and Mythology.

German and French are optional studies and will be taught in this grade to those desiring it. An effort is
made to acquaint the pupil with popular literary authors and with master pieces of literature.

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GENERAL INFORMATION.
LOCATION.
Greers is situated on the highest point on the Air Line Railway in South Carolina, twenty miles from Spartanburg and twelve miles from Greenville. The incorporate limits of the town are cut by the county line between Greenville and Spartanburg, throwing the greater part of the town in Greenville County. Its eminence, salubrious climate, fine water, and excellent society make it a desirable place for boarding pupils.
OBJECT.
The object of the school is to give boys and girls a thorough training in the Common and High School branches of learning, and develop them morally and mentally that they may make useful and patriotic citizens. The school makes a specialty in preparing boys and girls for college.
GOVERNMENT.
The discipline is firm but mild. The governing principle is a high sense of duty and appeals to the self-respect of each pupil. The purpose is to train a body of boys and girls, not only in knowledge, but in virtuous excellence. Dangerous characters who will not be influenced by moral suasion or corporal punishment will not be tolerated in school.
INSTRUCTION.
Modern methods of teaching and the best text-books will be used, as a means to an end, to assist the pupil in laying a foundation for a liberal culture. He is taught to rely upon himself or herself rather than upon books or teacher. Thorough practical work is expected of every pupil. Weekly dictation exercises and original compositions in the higher classes are required to develop in the pupil a correctness and a readiness of expression.

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ATTENDANCE.
No little stress is laid upon regular attendance. If there is one great obstacle to a pupil's advancement, unobserved by a parent, it must be irregularity in atten. dance. Parents should note this great evil. The loss of only a few days often saps the very foundation of progress, and so demoralizes a pupil that he does not regain his former standing during the entire session. One day at home means two from school.
REPORTS.
Monthly reports are sent to parents and guardians. In these reports is given the average class standing in each branch of study for the past month. The hearty co-operation of parents is earnestly solicited that these reports may serve the purpose intended and be as good as possible. They will please note in what particular the pupil is failing and use their influence to rectify it. They will sign these reports and promptly return them to the teacher.
EXAMINATIONS.
Examinations, both oral and written, will be held during the session at such times as the teachers may deem best. Promotion to a higher class at the end of the session will be based on general class standing and final examinations.
PROMOTION.
The school is divided into eight classes or years' work, and the average pupil by punctual attendance and diligent application can make one class each year. Those who are absent a large part of the school year must not expect promotion to a higher class.
SCHOOL BUILDING.
The school building is situated on an eminence with ample playgrounds. The main auditorium was built by Mr. A. A. Dempsey in about 1880. Since that time two large wings have been added making an attractive and commodius building.

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A SCHOLARSHIP TO CONVERSE COLLEGE.
President B. F. Wilson has placed in the hands of the principal a scholarship to Converse College to take effect in the fall of 1898. This will be awarded at the close of the session by a competitive examination before the principal and a committee yet to be appointed.
SCHOOL YEAR AND HOLIDAYS.
The school year begins the first Monday in September and runs for ten scholastic months. Thanksgiving Day, Good Friday, and a week Christmas are given as holidays.
COST.
Pupils can live comparatively cheap at Greers. Economy and frugality are considered important factors in an education. But dollars and cents should not interfere in the selection of a good school, for the cheapest is often the dearest. Tuition ranges from $1 to $2,50 per month.
FORMER WIELDERS OF THE BIRCH.
We have found some trouble in trying to get a complete list of the former teachers of Greers. Away back in the '70's a Miss Sallie Cannon taught in a small house near Mr. I. L. Green's residence. About 1877 Horace King, assisted by his sister, Miss Carrie King, taught in the same house. He was succeeded by N. K. Vance and Charles Key. One-half of this dilapidated "Academy" still stands to tell the woes of bygone days. In 1879 Miss Sallie Dorough left this cabin to the owls and bats and moved her school over the Company store and thence to the Masonic hall.
The first school taught on the present school grounds was taught in 1881 by Miss Sallie Dorough and Murray Manly as co-principals. Their successor was J. W. Kennedy assisted by his wife and John Manly. For one year J. R. Plyler and a Mr. Dodd managed the school. They were succeeded by two young men John Edens and Edward Dawson, co-principals.

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This brings us down to 1888 when W. D. McCorkle took charge and wielded the birch over the urchins for five years. During this period he was assisted by J. H. Nolan, George Leonard, Misses Belle McCorkle, Anna Green, Mary. Leonard, Lou Tindall, Emma Tinsley, Annie Smith, and Mrs. L. Ivey. The last year Rev. W. Johnson was associated with him as co-principal.
In 1893 R. H. Griffith was assisted by Miss Mamie Folger.
In 1894 W. E. Dendy was elected principal and remained such for three years. The first year he was assisted by Miss Lou Tindall; the two remaining years by Miss Maggie R. Wells, Miss Anna Green, Miss Alta Patterson. Miss Mamie Meacham was music teacher.
The present corps of teachers are M. H. Daniel, Miss Maggie Wells, and Miss Anna Green.

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A SHORT SKETCH OF THE TOWN OF GREERS, S. C.

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OFFICIALS.
TOWN COUNCIL.
Intendant—A. Frank Burgiss.
Wardens—B. J. Davis, Secretary.
T. E. Smith, Treasurer.
W. J. McCain,
E. P. Wyatt.
Marshal—J. D. DeShields.
BOARD OF HEALTH.
H. V. Westmoreland, M. D.
B. F. Few, M. D.
W. E. Walker, M. D.
Magistrate—W. J. McCain.

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GREERS; PRESENT, PAST, AND FUTURE.
Greers does not figure in any of the famous Revolutionary struggles, in fact, her history does not extend into remote antiquity. But victories of peace, which are no less famous than victories of war constitute the glory of Greers. She may be looked upon as a vigorous youngster fast taking her place among her older sisters. A reliable sketch can only be a rehearsal of facts which led to substantial progress by honest and peaceful toil. Her citizens have every reason to feel proud of her onward development.
The name is unique. Nowhere in the nation is there another Greers. It derived its name from Manning Greer, the first part of which is already famous and the latter is fast becoming historical. In the rear of Dr. Few's drug store there is a site of an old residence, the first in the history of the place. This building which was still standing till a few years ago was known as the Blakely place, consisting of 200 acres. About 1866 Mr. Blakely sold all this land to William Thackston, who in turn sold the same to Manning Greer in 1868. W. T. Shumate purchased this from Mr. Greer in 1872. Mr. Shumate had it run off into lots of various sizes varying from a fraction of an acre to 40 acres. This was due to the fact that the Southern was being graded and a town would probably be started. Some were not in favor of the name but it was soon indelibly stamped upon the place. Manning Greer is still living.
It might be interesting to some to note the advance in real estate in the twenty-five years since all this land was cut up into lots and sold at auction. At that time what is now the site of the town, was then covered with oldfield pines and broom-sage. Lots in the business part of town, or what was supposed would be the business part,

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brought from $25 to $75 per acre. Dr. Westmoreland bought a lot of 90 acres for about $4 per acre. His residence is now on a part of this. He bought the next year another lot of 40 acres at $8 per acre. A few years previous to this, the whole 200 acres, which was the original tract, brought only $900. We give this simply to show how the value of property has been enhanced in the last quarter of a century. If you wish to know its value now, price it.
The town was incorporated about 1875, and but fifteen votes could be poled on election days. The first town council consisted of the following citizens: W. C. Baily, Intendant; Dr. H. V. Westmoreland, W. A. Hill, David Cannon and A. J. Morgan. Dr. Westmoreland and Mr. Hill wrote the first by-laws for the town. In a recent fire the charter and some other official documents of the town were destroyed.
The Southern Railway, which was the principal cause of the town, was completed in 1873. The first freight shipped to this place was fertilizers from Greenville for Dr. Westmoreland, Maj. Jno. W. Cunningham and J. M. Littlefield in the spring of 1873. The track was then laid this far from Greenville. This fertilizer was shipped in barrels and dumped off in the old field, as there was then no depot. W. C. Baily was the first depot agent.
Hughes & Boman was the first merchants. Simeon Hughes, of our town, was a member of this firm. About this time, which was in 1873, W. A. Hill and J. M. Littlefield sold goods at this place. J. L. Carman was the first blacksmith to strike iron here. The town now has fifteen or more business houses, with many repair shops, livery and feed stables, cotton mill, batting mill, cotton seed oil mill, ginneries, etc.
Our limited space will not allow us to give a full history of Greers. But there is one important matter in connection with the sale of whiskey we would like to mention. Like most towns in the 70's Greers had licensed barrooms. During these days ladies from the

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country, for there were but few in town, did not feel safe upon the streets, especially on Saturdays. There were in the community many riotous and reckless drinkers. Our good people becoming alarmed, sent a petition to the legislature in 1879 which made this a dry town and it has remained so ever since. Since that time every lady feels herself safe upon its streets. Its many law abiding citizens are pushing the little town of one thousand inhabitants on to more progressive strides.
The physicians complain of our town as being distressingly healthy. Dr. H. V. Westmoreland practiced in this community before there was a street laid off or the whistle of a locomotive heard. For thirteen years he had the field to himself. About 1883 Dr. B. F. Few came to Greers and has given his attention to drugs and the practice of medicine. Dr. W. E. Walker made his appearance in 1889 and has since cast his lot with us, giving his attention to drugs and the practice of medicine. Dr. C. L. Poole and Dr. T. E. Cunningham began the practice of medicine here sometime this year. A few other physicians have been here for only parts of the year, but the distressingly healthy location drove them into other fields. If in the last quarter of a century our business houses have increased fifteen-fold and our physicians fivefold, and the property many thousandfold, what may we expect Greers to be in another quarter of a century!
When a representative citizen, who has grown up with our town, was asked what had been one of the most conducive causes of the development of the town, he replied, the schools. Greers has been noted for being united on her educational development. The first school house was built of hewed framing and consisted of but one room. Mr. David Cannon, one of Greers' oldest citizens, agreed to buy a lot and move here if the others would unite with him and build a school house. This hewed framing was from his land, and the remains of the first school house now stand at I. L. Green's home.

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Chick Springs is a beautiful summer resort only four miles from the town. Afternoon drives and moonlight picnics at this spring are pleasures frequently enjoyed by our young people. The beautiful mountain scenery that embraces almost one-third of the horizon delights the cultured eye of the pleasure seeker. The cool mountain air here kisses the fevered cheek of the summer traveler. These, and many other advantages, with productive soil, make Greers a most desirable place to live. Her future is full of hope and promise. Investors who come to Greers will have every reason to expect a steady and substantial development of their enterprises. Situated in this wonderful Piedmont belt, over-arched by the rainbow of prosperity, Greers is marching serenely forward. Guided by the Angel of Progress, and following the polar star of Truth, she hopes to make her future achievements commensurate with the progress of the past.
THE CHURCHES OF GREERS AND THEIR ADJUNCTS.
THE BAPTIST CHURCH.
The Baptist church was organized at this place on Aug. 25, 1880. The following ministers were present: Dr. J. C. Furman, Rev. J. G. Landrum, and Rev. Lud Vaughn. The sermon at the organization was preached by Dr. J. C. Furman, who was the first pastor and served this church for ten years. The church was organized with twenty-seven members, and now has membership of one hundred and sixty-four. The site on which the church was built was donated by W. T. Shumate. The first church was blown down in a few months after being erected, but its members soon had

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another in its place. The first officers of the church were, W. F. Cunningham, clerk, James Taylor and J. H. Boyd, deacons. The following is a list of the pastors who have served this church: Dr. J. C. Furman, Rev. J. R. Pentuff, Rev. W. E. Johnson, Dr. G. B. Moore, Rev. W. P. Smith, and Rev. J. E. McManaway.
Rev. J. E. McManaway, who has had charge of this church since last March, is a Virginian by birth. He was educated at Wake Forest College, N. C., and at the Baptist Seminary at Louisville, Ky. He fills the pulpit in this church every first and second Sunday. There is prayer meeting every Wednesday evening.
The present officers of the church are as follows: Pastor, Rev. J. E. McManaway; Clerk, L. A. Green; Treasurer, W. E. Waldrop; Deacons, I. L. Green, S. Hughes, H. B. Cunningham, W. H. D. Brown, J. J. Miller, Dr. Geo. T. Walker.
SUNDAY-SCHOOL.
The church has a very flourishing evergreen Sunday- school. Its membership is now one hundred and twenty- four. The following are the officers and teachers: Super- intendent, Dr. Geo. W. Walker; Assistant Superintendent, L. A. Green; Clerk, T. J. Ashmore; Organist, Miss Maude Green; Chorister, C. A. Smith; Teachers, S. Hughes, J. J. Miller; C. A, Smith, I. L. Green, H. B. Cunningham, W. H. D. Brown, Mrs. Geo. Walker, Mrs. S. Hughes, Mrs. J. D. Ashmore, Mrs. J. T. Gilreath.
WOMAN'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
This church has a very flourishing missionary society with the following offices: President, Mrs. J. E. McManaway; Secretary and Treasurer, Mrs C. A. Smith.
YOUNG PEOPLE'S MISSION BAND.
Recently a missionary band has been organized among the young people of this church with the following officers: President, Miss Agnes Lipscomb; Vice-President, Miss Maude Cunningham; Secretary, Miss Flora Cun-

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ningham; Treasurer, Miss Della Shockley; Organist, Miss May Hughes.
THE METHODIST CHURCH.
The Methodist church was the last of the three churches to organize at this place. W. T. Shumate who once owned all this land at Greers, gave lots for each of the other churches and promised the same for the Methodist, but when this church was organized about 1883 he had no suitable lot. The lot was bought from I. A. Mayfield.
There was an organization here for several years before a church was built. Rev. L. F. Beattie was instrumental in building a parsonage. Rev. W. S. Martin succeeded Rev. Beattie as pastor of this charge and succeeded in arousing enough interest in the church to erect a building. He drew the plans himself, but left for other fields before it was completed. It is situated on an eminance in a beautiful grove of nearly two acres.
During the interval between the organization and the building of the church, the Methodists were without a house. For two or three years they worshipped in the Presbyterian church. They now have one of the most commodious churches in the place. Rev. A. H. Best is the present pastor. He is a native of Darlington and was educated at Wofford College.
The following pastors have served this church:
REV. A. C: WALKER,
“ J. H. THACKER,
“ A. B. EARLE,
“ M. B. KELLY,
“ T. C. PHILLIPS,
“ A. H. BEST.
STEWARDS—I. A. Mayfield. J. E. Patterson, M. L. Marchant.
CLERK—W. M. Ballenger.
TRUSTEES—Dr. B. F. Few, Noah Cannon, I. A. Mayfield.

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SUNDAY SCHOOL.
Owing to the scarcity of children among the Methodists they have a small Sunday School, but it runs twelve months in the year. The following are the officers and teachers: Superintendent, M. H. Daniel; Secretary, M. L. Marchant; Organist, Miss Ellie Few; Chorister, I. A. Mayfield. Teachers, --L. C. Zimmerman, W. M. Ballenger, J. E. Patterson. Mrs. S. P. Best, Mrs. M. L. Marchant, Miss Clara Marchant. Miss Ellie Few.
WOMAN'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
The Methodists have a flourishing woman's missionary society with the following officers: Mrs. A. H. Best, President; Mrs. M. L. Marchant, Vice-President; Miss Ellie Few, Corresponding Secretary; Miss T. Cannon, Recording Secretary; Miss Alta Patterson, Treasurer.
REV. T. P. PHILLIPS.
As Mr. Phillips intends to make this his home in a few weeks, our sketch would be incomplete without his name. He has a nice suburban residence here and our people will give him a hearty welcome
THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church stands near the school building and is the oldest church in town. It was organized September 5th, 1840, two miles south of Greers. For a long time the church was situated near "Bailey's Cross Roads." The original elders were Hugh Bailey, Nathaniel Smith, John Smith and James K. Dickson. Mr. Bailey died before the time appointed for ordination. William Dickson was chosen elder in his stead. The organization was conducted by Rev. E. T. Buist. The church was moved to Greers in 1880 during the ministry of Rev. T. B. Craig. The following is a list of its pastors since its organization:

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REV. E. T. BUIST,
“ R. H. REID,
“ T. B. CRAIG,
“ E. E. BISHOP,
“ Wm, M. McWhorter,
“ T. M. QUERY,
“ B. P. REID,
“ LUTHER LINK,
“ W. L. BOGGS.
Mrs. Fannie Smith is church organist.
The following are the present officers: Elders—S. G. Smith, J. P. Smith, W. D. Smith, Wm.
D. McCorkle. Deacons—Buist Smith, G. M. Dillard, T. B. Jones, O. P. Smith, W. E. Dendy.
NO SUNDAY MAILS.
Dr. B. F. Few deserves the credit of being instrumental in ridding our town of the nuisance of Sunday mails. At a time when there was no religious excitement and the town was moving on in the even tenor of her ways, Dr. Few last spring quietly canvassed the place with a petition to this effect. Nearly every business man and influential citizen of the town signed it. His request was granted by the post office officials, and all can see the good results which are following.
SOCIETIES.
A. F. M.
Greers has a flourishing Masonic lodge, which was organized in 1869 at Bailey's Cross Roads.. The lodge was moved from that place to Greers. W. C. Bailey was the first Master. The principal officers now are as follows:

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H. V. WESTMORELAND, W. M.
F. J. WOOD, S. W.
W. E. WALDROP, J. W.
Wm. MORGAN, Treas.
W. R. BAILEY, Sec.
GREERS LITERARY AND SOCIAL CIRCLE.
Greers Literary and Social Circle was organized very recently, and is not yet in good working order. It might be termed a magazine club. Its object is mutual mental and social development. It will assess its members $1 annually, and with these proceeds purchase magazines, and form a kind of circulating library on current topics of the day. Its present officers are: M. H. Daniel, President; Miss Ellie Few, Secretary; W. M. Ballenger, Treasurer and Libraian.
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR SOCIETY.
This society is interdenominational, and has been doing good work for some time in relieving suffering humanity among the poorer class of our people. We can boast of the good brotherly feeling existing among our different Christian denominations. They all work harmoniously together in this society. It now meets every second Sunday afternoon. The following are the officers: Mrs. W. W. Burgiss, President; Miss Maggie Wells, Secretary; and Miss Ellie Few, Treasurer.
WOMAN'S PRAYERMEETING.
The Woman's prayermeeting is another interdenominational organization, which speaks of the general harmony among our churches. These faithful women meet every Tuesday afternoon at some residence and conduct their own meetings. Mrs. W. W. Burgiss has general supervision.
EPWORTH LEAGUE.
The Methodists have recently organized an Epworth League, and has just begun work with the following officers: M. H. Daniel, President; W. M. Ballenger, First

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Vice-President and Chairman of the Devotional Work; Miss Clara Marchant, Second Vice-President and Chairman of the Department of Charity; Miss Ellie Few, Third Vice-President and Chairman of the Department of Literature; Miss Maggie Wells. Secretary.
VICTOR COTTON MILLS.
The Victor Mills was completed last winter and five thousand spindles began to hum last March. The mill now has a capital stock of $200,000. The stock was recently doubled and by January 1st ten thousand spindles will be running. Ware house and cloth rooms are in process of erection now, while the new machinery is being shipped. The mill turns out extra cloth which advertises itself. It is one of the most beautiful, quiet, and healthy factory towns in the State. The following are the present officers:
L. W. PARKER, Esq.. President and Treasurer.
DIRECTORS—L. J. GREEN,
L. W. PARKER,
JAMES R. SNODDY,
R. E. THOMPSON, M. D.,
H. P. MOORE,
JAMES LANGLEY,
H. S. CHADWICK,
J. D. CLOUDMAN,
W. W. BURGISS.
COTTON SEED OIL MILL.
Greers Oil Mill was completed last winter at a cost of $14,000 and began to crush seed on Dec. 5, 1896. It has a capacity of 30 tons per day. Notwithstanding the fact that it started operation so late in the season, it crushed 1,600 tons last winter. The following are the officers and directors:

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D. D. DAVENPORT, Pres. and Treas.
H. V. WESTMORELAND, M. D., Vice-Pres.
A. R. WOOD, Secretary.
DIRECTORS—H. V. WESTMORELAND, M. D.,
A. R. WOOD,
D. D. DAVENPORT,
T. C. LITTLEFIELD,
HENRY BRIGGS.
THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
Our town and surrounding country is much indebted to the Southern railway Company for its efficient facilities. When this road was completed about twenty-five years ago, there was no sign of a town here. Frieght was then dumped out upon the ground. Now we have a town of 1,000 inhabitants and large and comodious waiting rooms.
The agent here handles abont one and a half million pounds of freight per month, and 6,000 bales of cotton per season. It is the shipping point of Pelzer and Arlington mills, and for many country stores.
Irving Proctor is the efficient and accommodating agent. This is his first year at this place, but he has been doing business for the company for six years.
Olin A. Gaines is our expert telegraph operator, and has been here for four years. He has been with the company for twelve years. A citizen of the town has said that these young men are the most efficient and obliging officials the company has placed here. The schedule is very satisfactory. Going north you can leave at 6:05, a. m., or 3:00 p. m.; south 3:53, p. m. The fast mail and two vestibules will stop for through passengers. Besides there is a local freight each way which carries passengers. A train can be found every few hours.

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ARLINGTON COTTON MILLS.
About the year 1820 Rev. Thos. Hutchings came to this country and built Cedar Hill factory on South Tyger two miles from Greers. Ten or fifteen years later he sold out to D. W. Moore and Jas. McMakin. About 1860 these gentlemen sold out to Dr. P. Wallace, then editor of a paper in Spartanburg. In 1859 the factory was sold at sheriff's sale when Samuel Morgan, John Wheeler and I. L. Green bought it. After a few changes the mill fell into the hands of I. L. Green and L. A. Green in 1878. In 1860 the name was changed from Wallace Factory to Cedar Hill Factory. In 1888 or 1889 it was changed from Cedar Hill to Arlington, which name it now bears. In 1893 the factory was sold to A. B. Groce who sold same to Walker & Miller, the present owners. Dr. Walker and J. J. Miller run in connection with the factory, a cotton gin, saw mill, and grist mill. They also carry on a mercantile business and a large farm of some 200 acres in cultivation. They have a neat little country town and a thriving business.

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WHAT OUR TOWNSMEN ARE DOING.
General Merchandise--W. M. Ballenger, Daniel Allen & Co., J. H. Philson, W. P. Shockley, E. A. Wakefield, D. D. Davenport, Bomar & McCain, Geo. W. Hughes, W. E. Waldrop & Bro., T. C. Wakefield, L. J. Green & Son, Victor Manufacturing Co.
Cotton Buyers.—M. L. Marchant, T. E. Smith, Frank Burgiss & Co., L. J. Green & Son, D. D. Davenport, W. M. Burgiss, Chaney Littlefield.
Fertiliters.—Simeon Hughes, T. E. Smith, Chaney Littlefield, Frank Burgiss & Co,, R. L Tapp, R. M. Hawkins.
Fire and Life Insurance.—Simeon Hughes, T. E. Smith, W. W. Burgiss, E. S. Brooks.
Physicians.—Doctors H. V. Westmoreland, B. F. Few, W. E. Walker, T. E. Cunningham, C. L. Poole.
Ministerial.—Reverends J. E. McManaway, A. H. Best, B. J. Davis.
Live Stock.—Gilreath & Wood, Wyatt & Payne, J. H. Wyatt.
Buggies, Wagons, Harness.—Gilreath & Wood, W. M. Goodlett.
Drugs.—B. F. Few, M. D., W. E. Walker, M. D.
Livery and Feed Stables.—Gilreath & Wood, Wyatt & Payne.
Repair Shops.—J. L. Carman, T. M. Baswell, B. J. Davis
Hotel.—J. H. Wyatt
Boarding Houses.—J. A. Sheppard, Geo. W. Huges, Noah Cannon.
Ginneries.—Dr. B. F. Few, D. D. Davenport, Oil Mill.
Beef Markets—Geo Wheeler, Ashmore & Holtzclaw, J. M. Styles.
Grist Mill and Batting Factory—Brooks Manufacturing Co.
Real Estate—E. S. Brooks.
Lumber and Shingles.—L. J. Green & Son.
Brick—Jesse W. Cannon.
Photographer.—C. W. Drace.
Barber—Israel Marshall.
Postmaster.—Wm. Morgan.
Depot Agent.—Irving Proctor.
Telegraph Operator.—Olin A. Gaines
Shoe Shop.—J. M. Hellams.
We thank our business men who have aided us so substantially, and others who have given us the required information in issuing this pamphlet.
M. H. D.

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Relation

The GHM also contains a photocopied edition of the Catalogue which was discovered before the original document.

Booklet: 1897-98 Catalogue of Greers High School and Short Sketch of Greers, S.C.