[Anecdotes]

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Project 1865-1
Folklore Edited by:
Spartanburg Dist.4 Elmer Turnage
June 8, 1938
ANECEOTES
Many years ago, at least 25 or 30, there was an (Ad man in Newberry
who WOA named Johnstone. He operated a small book store, and in the rear of
the store was quite a pop lar place for playing checkers. Many of the old
man's acquaintances would gather and play or watch the games. On one occasion
when old Mr. Johnstone Vat.: playing and in the midst of the game when all was in
suspense, a customer came in at the front door to make a purchase. Reluctant
to le ve tie game, Mr. Johnstone whispered to the others around him to "just
be quiet and maybe the fellow will go out in a moment."
Source: Fred Gilbert (51), Newberry, S C.
Interviewer: G L. Summer, Newberry, S.C. 5/23/38.