Show Unexploded Shell Aitken S C Recorder Dr Teague I showed us the other day the fuse of an unexploded 300pound Parrot shell which was discovered under a pew in St Michaels church in Charleston when the church was overhauled after af-ter the earthquakes We were specially interested in this bit of past history as the shell was taken from beneath the pew which was owned by Mrs Arthur Fords father She and her family little lit-tle realized when they sat placidly for so many years after the war under Mr Kieths good ministrations that they were in such imminent danger of fire and brimstone This was the only shell that struck St Michaels church during the two years bombardment It entered en-tered on the southeast corner of the church and lodged under the floor of the northwest side on Broad street When the church was got ready for service after the war the floor was simply replaced and this uncanny visitor visi-tor left its presence unsuspected by the congregation |