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March 18, 1919
The Lancaster News
Lancaster, Lancaster County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
Dispute between York and Lancaster counties over paying a ferryman at Cureton's ferry, preventing the raising of a submerged flat. York supervisor Thos. W. Boyd states Lancaster won't pay more than $45/month, while York offers to share costs for $50.
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Won't Pay Ferryman?
The following is taken from the Rock Hill Record:
In the last issue of The Record we made note in regard to the flat at Cureton's ferry having been under water for some time and that it was reported that the supervisor would not have it raised. Thos. W. Boyd, supervisor for York county, called at The Record office and states that he cannot get the Lancaster county folks, who have such matters in charge, to agree to pay a ferryman enough to keep a reliable one there, and that until such a man could be had there was no use raising the flat.
He showed a letter from the Lancaster county engineer in which the latter stated they would not be willing to pay a ferryman more than $45 per month, and Mr. Boyd says that one cannot be had for less than $50, if that, and that York is willing to pay their part to get a competent man if Lancaster will come up.
The following is taken from the Rock Hill Record:
In the last issue of The Record we made note in regard to the flat at Cureton's ferry having been under water for some time and that it was reported that the supervisor would not have it raised. Thos. W. Boyd, supervisor for York county, called at The Record office and states that he cannot get the Lancaster county folks, who have such matters in charge, to agree to pay a ferryman enough to keep a reliable one there, and that until such a man could be had there was no use raising the flat.
He showed a letter from the Lancaster county engineer in which the latter stated they would not be willing to pay a ferryman more than $45 per month, and Mr. Boyd says that one cannot be had for less than $50, if that, and that York is willing to pay their part to get a competent man if Lancaster will come up.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Ferryman Pay Dispute
Cureton Ferry
York Lancaster Counties
Submerged Flat
What entities or persons were involved?
Thos. W. Boyd
Where did it happen?
Cureton's Ferry, York County, Lancaster County
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Key Persons
Thos. W. Boyd
Location
Cureton's Ferry, York County, Lancaster County
Story Details
The flat at Cureton's ferry remains underwater because Lancaster county refuses to pay a ferryman more than $45 per month, while York county supervisor Thos. W. Boyd states a reliable man requires at least $50, and York is willing to contribute their share.