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Later Hill bought It at a much lower price than that originally contracted for. The suit was for a difference. The fury found for the plaintiff in the sum of 554.35. The greater portion of Wednesday and until Thursday morning, was devoted to the case of W. Brown Wylie, trustee, against the Commercial and Farmers' Bank of Rock Hill. This case is a most interesting and important one, involving the fortunes of several j prominent and highly esteemed citizens of Rock Hill. It grew out of the failure of the Commercial and Farmers' "** Bank of Rock Hill. R. Lee Kerr, as receiver for the Rock Hill Cotton Manufacturing company, had deposited the funds realized from the sale of the mill in the Commercial and Farmers' Bank. Alleging that the Commercial and Farmers' Bank was in imminent danger of insolvency, the creditors of the mill petitioned the court to transfer the deposit to the National-Union, or some other bank that would be safer th&n the Commercial and Farmers'. In order to circumvent this move, the Commercial and Farmers' Bank, gave a bond in the sum of $50,000, guaranteeing the payment of all the checks drawn upon the lUIias OI rne coiion mm uy rw. ucc xvcii, receiver. The bond was made to W. Brown Wylie, and was signed by A. E. Smith, A. H. White, W. C. Hutchison, V. Brown McFadden and R. Lee Kerr. ' When the bank went into the hands of a receiver, Judge Benet issued an order instructing R. Lee Kerr, receiver, to draw* his check for the mill's balance in the bank, in favor of W. Brown Wylie, trustee, .and instructing W. Brown Wylie, trustee, to present that check to the officers of the bank. R. Lee Kerr, receiver, drew his check for a balance amounting to $26,200, and W. Brown Wylie. trustee, presented the check to D. Hutchison, receiver of the bank, who claimed that he had no authority to pay. Then, following thefurther instructions of the court, W. Brown Wylie, trustee, immediately brought suit against the signers of the guarantee bond referred to. Thos. F. McDow, Esq., brought the suit, after associating Mr. W. B. Wilson. The defendants were represented as follows: Major James F. Hart for the receiver; C. E. Spencer, Esq., for A. H. White; Finley & Brice for V. Brown McFadden. W. C. Hutchison, R. Lee Kerr and A. E. Smith failed to put in answers. The defense put up no testimony, although most of the defendants were ^ put on the stand by the plaintiffs. The bond was there to show for itself. The signatures of the defendants were all right: but among other things, it was etim'Ti that tho aMocprl witnesses had not really witnessed the signing of a single name. Mr. V. Brown McFadden testified that he had not read the bond, but had signed it under the impression that it was a mere petition to the court to allow the mill receivership funds to remain in the bank. The jury took the case at 10 o'clock Thursday morning, and remained out all day until about 11 o'clock at night when it returned with a verdict for the plaintiff in the sum of $21,577.50. The long stay of the jurors in the room gave rise to the opinion that there would necessarily be a mistrial. Yesterday it developed that when the jury first went into the room there were two for the plaintiffs and ten for the defendants. The ten ^ were confused by the fact that the alleged witnesses of the bond had not actually seen it signed. After a long wait they got fresh instructions on this question, and the ten promptly came over to the two. It was the intention of the jury to find for the plaintiffs in the full amount claimed, and its failure to do so was_the result of a miscalcu lation. Mr. Einiey, ror tne aeienaams, gave notice of a motion for a new trial-. The next case taken up Thursday morning, was that of John R. London against the Landsford Power company. The plaintiff claimed $2,000 for five years' service as president and general manager. He collected and disbursed rentals, advertised the property and otherwise enhanced its value. The defendant claimed that it had been understood all the while that the services of plaintiff were to be without compensation. The jury on yesterday morning found for the plaintiff in the sum of $1,064.57. The next case taken up after the London case was disposed of, was that of Elizabeth P. Gauden against the Imperial Insurance company. Mrs. Gaulden was suing for $S00, and the -contention was over the interpretation of a contract. LOCAL LACONICS. Will Send The Enquirer For one year to two or more subscribers at $1.75 each,tprovided the two or more names are returned and paid for when the names are entered. The Enquirer will be sent from this issue to the first of January, 1902, for $1.32 in advance. Highest He Has Ever Se*nV Mr. T. G. Culp write^that the "big river" of Sunday and Monday was the highest he has seen in 45 years. He went to the public bridge on Monday and found everything all right except slight damage to the abutments. The expense of repairing the damage will be small. Damage By Sand. The damage that has been occasioned by sand that has been washed over bottom lands by the recent freshets, is difficult to estimate. Along many of the creeks, where the land had been freshly plowed, the top soil has been removed to the hard earth below, and where there had been no plowing, a layer of sand has done no end of damage. The loss to the farmers generally foot up many thousands of dollars. Cattle and I'lgs. Although it will be quite a while yet before he will have his abstract ready, Auditor Williams has done a great deal of work on the returns taken during January and February. He notices that there is quite a falling off in the number of cattle and hogs returned as compared with last year. It is not practicable yet to furnish figures upon which to base even an approximate estimate of the difference; but the figures certainly corroborate the prevailing impression that property of the kind indicated is becoming sparcer. Marriage at Hopkina. Columbia State, Thursday: At 6 o'clock yesterday evening, at the residence of Mr. James Hopkins at Hopkins in this county, there was a beautiful home wedding, that of his charming and talented daughter, Miss Emma, and Mr. Hope Whyte, of Gastonia, N. C. There was a large party of friends of the young people present, and the occasion was a happy one. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. N. Tillinghast. the beautiful Episcopal service being used. Mr. J. M. Smith, of Clover, was the best man, and Miss Mary Hopkins was the maid of honor. ? The other couple in waiting was Mr. T. L. Gaston, of Chester, and Miss Lula Boykin, of Camden. The Cold Simp. Says a Charleston dispatch of Tuesday: The cold wave has apparently not affected the cotton crop in Greenwood, Spartanburg and other counties of the Piedmont, because what seed had been planted was not yet up. but disastrous results are reported from some ?? sections of the low country. In Hampton county, which is very near the coast, vegetables, fruit, corn and especially cotton, have been seriously damaged if not destroyed. Many farmers are now plowing up their cotton, v m some replanting with cotton, others sowing food crops. Cotton seed is scarce, nearly all of it having been sold to the oil mills, and at this late season it is'expensive to plant cotton, as grass comes up with it. NEWS FROM CHEROKEE. | Big River Puts Stop to Farm Work?Interesting Visit to the Model Mill Town of Lockhart? The Fish That Are Missing. | Correspondence of the Yorkville Enquirer. Etta Jaxe, April 22.?Another big river has overflowed the lowlands and put a stop to farm work. Farmers had just fairly begun planting cotton seed when the rain came. Great damage was done the plowed lands. The presbytery of Enoree, which met at Lockhart last week, was a decided success and the presbyters are loud in their praises of the cordial welcome extended them by the people of that model mill town. Quite a large congregation from the town and surrounding country attended the night meetings. The people of the different denominations took great interest in the visitors and tried to make each enjoy themselves. Among the many attractions of the town we find they have a first class band, which was taught by that most proficient musician, Prof. Herndon, of Yorkville, than whom we know of no one better qualified to teach them. They play well and I only regret I could not have heard more of them. The Salem Sunday school speaks of getting them to play at their Children's Day about the first of August, if everything is favorable. We find that The Enquirer has a very large circulation at Lockhart. In fact, I understand it has more subscribers than any other weekly or semiweekly that goes to that office. The Presbyterians have just completed a beautiful brick church at Lockhart. It will comfortably seat perhaps 700 persons. They have also a firstclass church choir which was led by Prof. James Evins, who was assisted by Miss Nannie Keasler at the organ and Messrs. Ross and Wherry with their cornets. The music added greatly to the pleasure of the occasion. We find a great many York county people at Lockhart, and are glad to say they express themselves generally as well satisfied with their work and surroundings. The town is made up principally of Chester, York, Cherokee and Union county people. They have excellent church and school facilities. One noticeable feature is the absence of "loafers." Every able bodied man who goes there will find work to do. and if he doesn't choose to join his children in making a living for the family, he goes somewhere else. In this particular Lockhart is far ahead of most factory towns. The health of the place is good, too. Mrs. Lizzie Mitchell, of Hopewell, has had a handsome monument erected at me grave 01 ner oeceaseu nusuanu, uwu. W. Mitchell, who died December 1, 1900. It is a fitting testimonial of a loving wife for her deceased husband. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Bigham. of Sharon. are visiting relatives on this side of the river. At present they are water-bound. The Ladies' Memorial association of Salem, will hold its meeting and decorate the graves of the Confederate dead at Salem, about the 25th of May. The time hasn't yet been announced, but the reunion in Columbia, which embraces the 10th, will prevent their meeting on that day. Hence the postponement until a later time. Sometime ago the following appeared in this correspondence to The Enquirer: "The citizens along and near Broad river have been unable to get any fish for several years. If we mistake not the promise was made last summer to remove the dams, wires and other obstructions in the low country, to allow shad and other fish to come up stream." To which the Charleston News and Courier makes this reply: "The chief 'obstructions,' we believe are in the legislature: but it does not matter. The fish can go by rail. What more do you want?" We want the fun of catching them ourselves. SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS. llitt Cabinet 1st Willing. Says a Washington dispatch of Tuesday: Bv reauest of Senator McLaurin. the cabinet today discussed the question of loaning to the Charleston exposition the exhibits to be made by the government at Buffalo. All of the cabinet officers desired to permit this loan, and it was agreed that the loans should be made if there is no provision of law against it. The Charleston exposition will pay the expenses of the exhibit, and the government will do nothing but make the loan. The president and cabinet were glad to do this much for Charleston, which failed of any provision for its exposition during the closing hours of congress. South Carolina Appointment*. The secretary of war, on last Wednesday, announced the names of 588 men who have been selected for ap ao 11101 anu cuv,vuu ucuicuants in the regular army. Of these eight are from South Carolina, as follows: Thaddeus B. Seigle, Lawrence S. Carson, Clarence S. Nettles, Joseph L. , Hardin, Edmond R. Tompkins, William P. Crawford. Nettles is from Darlington, Carson from Sumter, Hardin and Crawford from Chester, Tompkins from Hock Hill, and Seigle can probably be more properly credited to Charlotte, N. C. All of these officers have served in the Spanish war or are now serving in the Philippines. There are . still two places to be filled by South Carolinians. N<? I'eiiHioiiH For Negroes. Columbia State, Wednesday: The state board of pensions, which has been in session since Monday, will complete the work today and the apportionment of the pension fund will then be made. The board has had since Monday to go over and carefully pass upon some 500 or more applications that had to be sent back for revision after the last session. These were all gone over and the tabulated statement will be forthcoming by 12 o'clock today. The board yesterday had to face the proposition as to the applications from the Negroes, each being endorsed by good Confederate soldiers. The applications came from John Mitchell, of Greenwood, Eli sha Buchanan, of Chester, and Alex Orr, of Hampton. The board, after carefully going over, the facts in the cases, refused to put the applicants upon the list. The action is thus expressed in the minutes: "An examination of the rolls in the adjutant and inspector general's office of the respective companies of which they claim to be members, reveals the fact that these names are not among the regular enrolled soldiers of these companies and for this reason the state board has disapproved them." 1 ? The disastrous flood in the Ohio valley continues, the river being at a stage that is almost unprecedented. On Wednesday, the water was 58 feet high at Cincinnati and was doing lots of damage to the warehouses, factories and tenements along the river front. Great loss was also being sustained at Louisville and other cities along the river, and farmers in the bottoms were also suffering. Political Classes.?Politically the white people of South Carolina are all Democrats; there being several divisions which might be alligned as follows: 1. Tillman Democrats. 2. Cleveland or Gold Standard Democrats. 3. McLaurin or Expansion Democrats. 4. Independant-Go-As-You-Please Democrats. 5. McKinley Democrats. 6. Orthodox True-Blue Jeffersonian Democrats. 7. A considerable lot of Miscellaneous or Unclassified Democrats.?Abbeville Press and Banner. IT TUP ruiinr^uk't: {ft A ft I1IJ ft'U ft.' IftVIII'JOi BAPTIST. rev. j. b. bozeman, pastor Sunday Services?Sunday school In the morning at 10 o'clock. Morning service at 11 o'clock and evening service at 8.00 o'clock. TRINTY METHODIST EPISCOPAL. rev. a. n. brunson, pastor. Sunday Services?Morning service at 11 o'clock. Sunday school in the afternoon at 3.30 o'clock. Evening service at 8.00 o'clock. THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD. rev. j. c. johnes, pastor. Sunday Services.?Morning services vice at 11 o'clock. Evening service at ( 8.00 o'clock. Sunday school in the afternoon at 4.30 o'clock. ASSOCIATE REFORMED. rev. b. h. qrier, pastor. Sunday Services?YORKVIL.L.E? Sunday school at 10'o'clock. TIRZAH? Communion services next Sunday at 11 o'clock, a. m., preparatory services beginning on Friday at 11 a. m. Rev. J. A. White will assist the pastor. PRESBYTERIAN. rev. w. g. neville, pastor. Preparatory services to communion this (Friday) evening at 8 o'clock, and Saturday morning at 11 o'clock, conducted by Rev. J. B. Swann, of Bullock's Creek. Communion services on Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. Sunday school in the afternoon at 4 o'clock. ferial police. Preaching at the Factory Chapel. Rev. W. G. Neville will preach at York Cotton Mills Sunday evening at 8.00 o'clock. Preaching at Hebron. There will be preaching at Hebron church on next Monday, zatn insianx, at 3.30 p. m., and the moderation of a call by Rev. B. H. Grier. A full attendance of the congregation is requested. It ?he gorkritie Lofton JRarltet. Corrected Semi-Weekly by Messrs. Latta Bros. Yorkville, April 26, 2 p. m.?The local market stands: Middling 73 Fully Middling 7J Good Middling 8 Fully Good Middling 8 Latta Bros. ^HYMENEAL. Married?At the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. Janie Parish, in Yorkville, on Thursday night, the 25th instant, at 8.30 o'clock, by Rev. A. N. Brunson, Miss AURELIA PARISH and Mr. R. LEE YOUNGBLOOD. W. O. RAWLS^ FITTINGS. I AM trying to keep everything in the Water and Steam Fitting Line in ] stock, and am furnishing these things at LOW COST. See me for ANY and ] EVERYTHING in this line. In cases where I have the goods in stock there ' will be no trouble about a trade, and where I have not the goods in stock, I ^ can arrange to get them at close flg- . ures. W. O. RAWLS, J The Plumber. > I < t ~ / THE ENQUIRER makes a specialty of BRIEF PRINTING and solicits your worK. .r rices ju&l V FIRE INSURANCE. IF you have property of anykind that you desire to have insured, I shall ? be pleased to place the risk for you. I represent companies that will PAY THE LOSS, just as cheerfully as they WILL ACCEPT THE PREMIUMS when the policy is issued. ALL my , time is devoted to the Insurance busi- . ness, and it is a reasonable proposition, you will admit, that I ought to be able to look after your interests in a satis- , factory manner. Give me a trial. Accident Insurance. ( I am agent for the Accident branch of the TRAVELERS OF HARTFORD, Ct., the OLDEST, STRONGEST, MOST LIBERAL writer of this class of risks in the world. Moral: "Insure in the TRAVELERS." My Office Is in the residence of Captain L. M. Grist, the FIRST DOOR south of The Enquirer office, and I'll be pleased to have you call. SAM M. GRIST. i1!?' THE ENQUIRER makes a spec- ! ialty of BRIEF PRINTING and solicits ( your work. Prices just right | ltOYAL SI LV lilt PLATING ' OF OLD TABLEWARE, such as i KNIVES, FORKS, SPOONS, etc., i with FIVE YEARS' GUARANTEE to ' be as good as the best. It won't tar- { nish. Price very low. All work left 4 with H. C. STRAUSS & CO., or delivered to me in person, will receive prompt attention. W. J. JONES, Yorkville. S. C. April 20 s 3m X*' THE ENQUIRER makes a specialty of BRIEF PRINTING and solicits your work. Prices just right Men's Shirts. WHEN it is a Shirt you want to buy you will find it at WRAY'S. His stock of Shirts is about the largest to be found in this community, and it includes about every style and quality of Shirt that you could possible want. If it is a white Dress Shirt you want, we have it. If its a percale Colored Shirt, we have it. If it is a fancy Negligee Shirt you are looking for, well we have that too, and just anything else in the Shirt line that your fancy dictates. And then, too,'we have a matchelss line of Collars, Cuffs and Cravats, that will please the fancy and won't ruffle your eoin. See us for Furnishings. Mr Our $1.50 MADISON STIFF HAT is a marvel at the price. See them. J. Q. WRAY. JOHN B. WILLIAMS. Family and Fancy Groceries. COTTON SEED. 1HAVE about 300 bushels of Cotton Seed for planting purposes. See me niiiclr These are Good and Fresli. CREAM OF WHEAT, NEW ORLEANS MOLASSES. CAKES AND CRACKERS, ROYAL BAKING POWDER, WHITE BEANS, TEA AND COFFEE. As a Side Line, I am carrying a nice assortment of Jewelry. JOHN B. WILLIAMS, Grist Cousins' Old Stand. MEN'S CLOTH When a York county man v it is jusr as natural for him to Strauss & Co., as it is for it t< people to our store has not beei is the result of years of labor or good dressers of this vicinity w? demand. That our efforts in tl dcnced by the large sales of Clo the spring season opened and an to day. It is now natural for < this way: "Well, I want a suit < good. I want it at a fair price, that I do not know is going to therefore go to H. C. Strauss ? get just what I pay for. I have time that I have bought clothes tinue to buy my clothes there." correct soliloquy. We are esp< trade, because we have built it ply on a foundation of honest mi our proverbially short profits, wl Rut our p-oods for men 0 we are prepared to fit a gentlems the skin out and from the top c the umbrella that goes over th Underwear. Hosiery, Dress Shi Negligee Shirts, Collars, Cuffs Felt and Straw Hats, Handkerch in all sorts of leathers, and everv and all of them are marked in ] without question as low as can 1 and in many instances a great d< anything in the way of Men's Oi r AnTFR We have just| received an especially handsome line of PURSES AND CARD CASES. These are in the latest styles made up in the choicest of line leathers. Call and see them. They are worth seeing. Gentlemen, We have not forgot:en those who burn the weed. Try Our CINCO CIGAR. ^inco means nice, and that is vhat we claim for it. ...York Drug Store... KKGIHTKRKD PHARMACIST. | RUBBHH TIRE WORK A SPECIALTY. SEND us your Rubber Tire Buggies for REPAIR. Work First-lass. Satisfaction Guaranteed. DEAS REPAIR AND M'F'G. CO., Rock Hill, S. C. * OA TV C *>f \J III U-l, if?w. | rko" ' ; III Sealed Air-Tigl j Uniform Quality. I j Superior I The O. & O j LOUIS RO | Gret a Sample Pack s?oan and pavings ?ank, . Yorkvllle, O. A BANK ACCOUNT Is no longer a convenience and a luxury only to be enjoyed by the wealthy and well-to-do. The earnings and savings funds of the poor, and those in moderate financial circumstances, receive the SAME CAREFUL CONSIDERATION AND ATTENTION at our hands, as the larger deposits of the wealthy. A part of your earnings deposited regularly with us WILL INSURE YOU AGAINST A RAINY DAY. SST Correspondence or a call Invited. W. P. HARRISON, Cashier. S. M. McNEEL, President. THOSE PARASOLS THAT WE spoke about receiving a few days ago, Is about the most elegant line of ladies' fancy Parasols that ever came to Yorkville. They are rich without being costly; neat without being unattractive; neat and handsome in design, without being gaudy; low in price without having a "cheap" appearance. They are of a make that carries with it satisfaction to the buyer. They are made on the paragon frame. They are in colors, in changeable silks, with plain and fancy trimmed handles, some being trimmed with silver and some trimmed without the silver ornaments. The ladies are invited to call and see my line before it is broken. Prices from $2 to $6. T. W. SPECK, The Jeweler. TNft b?T to I lU,u I Them! rants to buy a suit of Clothes, go to the big store of H. C. ) rain. This natural trend of i brought about in a day; but i our part to find out what the inted and then to cater to that ii<; line are annreciated is evi thing that we have made since e continuing to make from day iverybody to put it down just Df Clothes. I want something I don't want to buy something give satisfaction. And I will k Co., where I am sure I will gotten what I paid for everyfrom that firm and I will conAnd this is certainly a very jcially proud of our Clothing up to large proportions simerit of our qualities, coupled to fich means low prices, do not end with Clothing; as in in everything he wears from )f his head down, and even to e head. We liave a stock of . /~<-i .1 t i_?_j i rts, ^oioreci j_,aunurieu onins, , Cravats, Ties, Suspenders, liefs, High and Low Cut Shoes thing else that mankind wears, plain figures at prices that are ae found in the Piedmont belt, sal lower. When looking for jtfitting, vou can find it at H. C. STRAUSS & CO.'S. i WE SELL YOU 100 BARS PEER Laundry Soap cto nn Regular Price $2.50. RIDDLE & CARROLL. TEAS I it Packages Only. ; Delicious Flavor, f Strength. j .TEA CO., I Til, Sole Dealer. "1 ag-e. Its Dree. I I I. W. JOHNSON, THE GROCER. Hams, We have them. Just in. Price right. Ham and eggs go fine. Try it. Get 'em here. Breakfast Bacon Tempts the appetite. We have it. Just in. You try it, and like it. Then buy more. I. W. JOHNSON. The Grocer. OF COURSE Th" DEERING Is the BESX Harvesting Machinery on . the earth. Nearly everybody knows that, and all will know it at the end of the coming harvest. Don't Be Bamboozled by slick tongue agents, claiming to have "just as good" as the Deering ; but come to us and get your BINDERS, MOWERS and RAKES, And you will be happy. Yorkville Buggy Co. NOTICE To the Debtors and Creditors of John R. Ashe, Deceased. ALL persons indebted to the estate of JOHN R. ASHE, deceased, are required to make immediate payment to W. W. LEWIS, Attorney, at Yorkville, S. C.; and all persons hOldino plafrrvci ncrolnst said PStfltP flrp rp quired to present them, proved according to law, within the time required by law, to my said attorney, who has authority to receive and receipt for same. Mrs. SARAH C. ASHE, Administratrix of the estate of Tohn R. Ashe, deceased. April 20 s 3t ta TAKE COUGH EASE. It cures. YORK DRUG STORE. SPRINGFIELD STOCK FARM. , . (Paratoti 65,Bit). WorofrtHH. tlflrfi- Ahor/ifldrl-An gus Cattle, Shropshire Sheep; Big English Berkshire Hogs; Bronze Turkeys, and Barred Plymouth Rock and Indian Game Chickens. Write for prices. J. P. CROWDER, Supt., April 13 tf Fort Mill, S. C. JAPANESE PILE CURE. A new and Complete Treatment, consisting of SUPPOSITORIES, Capsules of Ointment and two boxes of Ointment. A never failing cure for Piles of every nature and degree. It makes an operation with the knife, which is painful. and often results in death, unneccessary. Why endure this terriblb disease? We pack a written guarantee in each |1 box. No Cure, No Pay. 50c and $1 a box, 6 for 35. Sent by mail. Samples free. OINTMENT 25c. and 50c. CONSTIPATION cured, piles prevented, by JAPANESE LIVER PELLETS the great LIVER and STOMACH REGULATOR and BLOOD PURIFIER. Small, mild and pleasant to take; especially adapted for children's use. 50 doses 25 cents. JAMES M. 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