City Directories and History: 1908 – Pride Ratterree, 1917 – Pride Ratterree, 1922 – Pride Ratterree, 1946 – Vacant, 1963 – Vacant, 1975 – Mrs. Nina McMillan
“Going east, we find the large two-story house built by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Miller. When the Millers moved to Oakland Avenue, the property was sold to Mr. and Mrs. Pride Ratterree. The J. R. Boulware family possibly lived in this house at one time.” [Robbins – White Historic Tour]
The Charleston News and Courier of June 7, 1890 stated – “The sale of livestock has become one of the fixed industries of this place. There are four livery stables in this town. They are owned by J. Edward Poag, John Ratterree, Heath and Kimball, and A. Friedheim and Brothers. The livery stable of J. Edward Poag is by far the handsomest in the upper section of S.C. The other stables are well appointed and conveniently situated and accordingly do a very good business. ”
The Herald reported on Aug. 18, 1900 – “the wedding of Sarah Parker and Robert H. Hope at the home of Mr. John H. Steele. The couple will reside with Mrs. Minnie Hope Ratterree on East Main Street.”
The Herald reported on Sept. 8, 1900 -“Mr. J.R. Boulware is now a partner with Mr. J.H. Milling, owning a half interest. The firm will now move into it’s new quarters in the Ratterree Building soon.”
The Herald reported on Sept. 16, 1904 – “Mr. Pride Ratterree has purchased the Boulware home on East Main Street for $3,5000.”
The Herald reported on Sept. 4, 1901 – The stock of the Rock Hill Livery Company belonging to Messrs: G.A. and Pride Ratterree has been sold to A.B. Ferguson and W.B. Kerr. They will continue the business at the old stand. Mr. G.A. Ratterree has returned to Louisville, Kentucky.
The city directory in 1908 stated Mr. Ratterree was the sec – treasurer of the Manchester Mills.
The Rock Hill Record reported on April 23, 1908 – “That Mr. C.F. Sheek of Wadesboro, N.C. has purchased the livery business of Neely and Moore and will operate at the old stand. Neely and Moore will continue in the sales business and will soon erect a new building. Mr. J.B. Heath who had charge of the livery dept. will continue in his position. Mr. Sheek will shortly move his family and has rented the Ratterree House on East Main Street.”
The RH Record reported on July 1, 1909 – “Rev. Alexander Miller, the new pastor for the Mission Churches, with his wife and son, are now comfortably located in the Ratterree house on East Main Street.
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