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YORKVILLE. S. C. s <V
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1886.
THE TOWNSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS.
Sandersville, S. C., September 13.
Editor op the Enquirer : Will you be
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pittiiKiU wauswur mo luuuwiug . nave uic
County Commissioners the right to transfer
the indebtedness of a township to that of
the county without an Act of the Legislature
or a vote of the people?
A Taxpayer.
Undoubtedly the County Commissioners
are vested with no such power as that suggested
by the interrogatory of our correspondent,
who, we suppose, refers to the
question now before the people of York in
reference to the township subscriptions iu
aid of the Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago
Railroad. These subscriptions were voted
by certain townships upon conditions
and terms varying in the respective townships,
and are binding upon the townships
only upon compliance by the Massachusetts
and Southern Construction Company
with the terms of agreement embraced
in the conditions upon which the different
elections were ordered. A county subscription
to take the place of the subscriptions
made by the townships, could be made only
by cancelling or wiping out the obligations
already assumed' by the townships and be
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ginning ae novo?irora me urau preeeeuiug
of obtaining the requisite number of signatures
of freehold voters of the county, petitioning
for such election.
But while this is the fact, and the County
Commissioners are powerless to change the
vote of the townships to a debt to be assumed
by the entire county, it is well to
have in office a board of Commissioners,
who, while acceding to the Massachusetts
and Southern Construction Company every
right and privilege guaranteed by the vote
of the townships, will at the same time
protect the tax-payers and guard them
against loss or involvement by any peril
usually attending public enterprises of this
magnitude. We are not to be understood,
however, as intimatipg that any candidate
in the field is incompetent to this important
' trust.
While on this subject, we will correct an
erroneous impression prevailing in some
sections of the county. We are informed
that it is currently reported in some localities
that Yorkville is working to secure a
transfer of the township subscriptions to a
county obligation. Such is an entire misstatement
of the fact. Since the question
has been mooted we have heard a free expression
of opinion by citizens of this township,
both in town and country, and the
only and unanimous expression is against
any such proposition.
CROP REPORTS.
The State Department of Agriculture has
received 229 special reports from county
and township correspondents regarding the
condition of the growing crops to the 1st
instant, and furnishes the following summary
of these reports for publication:
The Weather.?The weather during
August has been variable in different sections
of the State. In some localities there
has been too much rain, and in others too
little. Northeast winds have prevailed in
some counties, and the nights have been
cool, but, generally, the weather has been
propitious, 174 correspondents reporting it
as favorable, and 51 unfavorable.
Cotton.?-Cotton shows considerable improveraenfcsince
the 1st of August. Up to
r. that date the seasons had been generally
unfavorable to the crop, but during August
the plant grew rapidly and put on a fine
amount of fruit. In many sections, however,
the correspondents say that the weed
is still small and poorly fruited. The crop
on red lands promises a much better yield
than was anticipated a month ago, but on
sandy lands little improvement has been
noticed. Rust is reported in nearly every
section, and slight shedding of under leaves
is noticed. The caterpillar appeared in Abbeville,
Greenville, Clarendon, Orangeburg,
Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Hampton,
Marion, Sumter and Williamsburg, but the
damage to the crop of the State from this
cause amounts to less than 2 per cent. In
the lower counties, where the loss is usually
greatest, remedies were promptly applied
So onnn aa tho ootcpnillar annonroii ann fur
ther injury prevented. The yield of cotton
will depend largely on the Fall season. It
will be materially reduced by an early frost,
while much of the young fruit will mature
if frost is late. The top crop has been injured
in some sections.
The average condition of the cotton crop
for the months of June, July and August of
the present year was 77, against 1)6 for the
same months in 1885. There is this difference,
however, in favor of the present crop:
In 1885 the crop sustained the greatest injury
in August, when from the effects of
drought, high winds and caterpillar, the
condition dropped to 84 on the 1st of September.
This year, as already stated, the
crop improved during the month of August.
The condition on the 1st of September this
year is reported as follows: Upper Carolina
78; Middle Carolina, 76, and Lower Carolina,
80. Average for the State, 79, against
84 at tho same time last year, and 67 on the
1st of August this year.
The area of the present crop is 1,630,856
acres, against, 1,722,109 acres last year.
Corn.?Early in the year the outlook for
a full corn crop was very promising, bu^
the total yield has been reduced by the destruction
of the crop on bottom lands, and
the partial failure of the crop on sandy lands.
The reports for August show that early
planted upland corn will give a full average
yield; the late planting will make a fair
crop, while that part of the crop replanted
on river and creek bottoms does not promise
the usual yield. The condition of the
crop, September 1st, is reported as follows:
Upper Carolina, 72; Middle Carolina, 83;
Lower Carolina, 87. Average for the State
80, agaiust 100 on the 1st of September, 1885.
The area of the present crop is 1,584,851
acres, against 1,420,298 acres last year.
national crop report.
The September report of the Department
oi Agriculture at wasningcon snows a Deuer
yield of Spring wheat than was expected a
month ago. The entire wheat product of
the country will apparently exceed that of
last year by 80,000,000 to 90,000,000 bushels.
The exact determination of the area harvested
and the results of threshing are easily
equivalent to a variation of at least two
per cent.
Corn has declined from 81 in to 77. The
present crop prospect, with no further decline,
is 19 per cent, worse than last year,
and indicates over twenty-one bushels per
acre, or nearly 1,600,000,000 bushels.
Cotton returns show a vigorous condition
of the plant, with lateness and defficiency
in the fruit. There has been an improvement
in some of the States, with a decided
decline in Texas and a little in Arkansas.
The indisputable reduction of the condition
last month in the South and "West of Texas
has been emphasized in this ieturn. The
average of the condition of the crop area,
82, is slightly above that of August 1st, for
the first time in September in fifteen years.
With a long and favorable Autumn it indicates
an average crop yield. Decline in
condition after this date is unusual. Insects
have appeared in most of the States, with
a little loss. The loss is more from the boll
worm than from the caterpillar. The Staio
averages of condition are: Virginia 77,
North Carolina 82, South Carolina 81, Florida
83, Georgia 81, Alabama 80, Mississippi
82, Louisiana 81, Texas 76, Arkansas 93,
Tennessee 95.
THE NATIONAL EXCHANGE.
Under date of last Saturday the National
' -
Cotton Exchange of New Orleans publishes ]
its report for the month of August, based
ou full returns from all parts of the cotton
belt. The report gives the condition of the R
crop in South Carolina as 80. As to the H
general condition of the crop the report J
says: R
In contradistinction to last year, cotton
this season had not nearly so good a start, D
and low averages prevailed during the
early months, except west of the Mississip- ^
pi and in Tennessee, but in the Atlantic y
States and nearly all the territory east of h
the Mississippi there has been an improve- 11
rae'nt during the whole of August, and the T
fruiting season has shown an advance in- ?
stead of retrogression.. Within this area, f
5a Into nn/I
HUWCVC1, LUC giU|l 19 gcucimij 1UIC, mm
therefore exposed to any future unfavora- g
ble circumstances. On the other hand, in v
formerly high-rated of Texas and Arkansas
a portion of the plant has suffered from H
lacK of sufficient moisture, the hill and ^
prairie lands being, of course, the most seriously
affected, and shedding has been quite
general. Taken altogether, however, the
loss on one side has been more than counter- &
balanced by the gain on the other and the
general condition of the crop is improved.
Worms have appeared in very many localiities,
but as yet have done no damage. 01
Labor is plentiful. ai
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For the Yorkvllle-Enquirer.
WHO CAN VOTE IX THE PRIMARY ELECTION?
Editor of the Enquirer : In the proposed
Constitution of the Democratic party n)
of York county, published in the Enquirer
immediately preeedingthe re-assembling
of the County Convention on the Gth instant,
I was forcibly impressed with the
wisdom of the committee of revision in de- w
clarirfg in Article 10 who are entitled to f
vote in the primary elections, viz.: "All ti
enrolled members of. the clubs and all reg- t0
istered Democrats whose names shall appear
on the rolls of each club as prepared by
the committee on registration, including
all persons known to be Democrats, who m
will become of age previous to the day of f0
fka dronoral oWfinn anrl nrnvidfi thpm- a
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selves with registration certificates." ti
By this wholesome provision, all preju- a(
dice to clubs, (which under the Constitution
of the Democratic party of South Carolina
are a necessity,) should have abated,
because the bitterest opponent to club dis- y?
cipline could urge nothing against it. To qi
enjoy his political franchises he did not la
have to subscribe his name to any club roll.
If he was a Democrat and was duly regis- nj
tered, the committee on registration for his p,
club poll would have reported him as such,
and by their act he became entitled to all
the privileges of a club member without
being subjected to any of the incon- le
veniences and embarrassments of club dis- fc
cipline. et
Another most excellent feature suggested Si
by the committee of revision, and also in- st
serted in Article 10, was the bulwark against jr
fraud which the following language afford- g,
ed: "Each club, after the enrollment and
registration lists shall be complete, shall file
with the secretary of the Democratic executive
committee, at least one day prior to the Y
day fixed for the primary election, a copy &
of such enrollment and registration list, w
certified to by the president and secretary fi:
of each local club." The effect of this pro- ?
vision was to provide each club poll or'vot- ct
ing precinct with a complete list of all jr
Democratic voters who were registered to p(
vote at such precinct; and although any
Democrat offering to vote would not be required
to exhibit his registration certificate,
yet unless hie name appeared upon the reg- cc
istration list for that club poll, he could not g
vote. U]
But, unfortunately, both of the above tb
highly salutary provisions, which were t0
reported to the County Convention by a a{
majority of the committee on revision, were a|
struck out, and the following minority re- e:
port of one member of said committee was
inserted in lieu thereof, to-wit: "At all
primary elections all persons known to be
Democrats shall be entitled to vote, who
will be entitled to vote at the next general m
State election." The evident intent of the ei
amendment was to suffer all Democrats, ai
whether registered or unregistered, to vote at M
primary elections; but the language proves
treacherous to the intent and will not ad
rait oi sucn a construction, j^o vote at me
next general State election, each elector 1
must have been a resident of the State lor
one year, a resident of York county for six- 10
ty days, and must have provided himself
with a registration certificate before the 1st
day of July last, when the registration
books were closed, unless at that time he .
was under twenty one years of age, but *
would attain majority prior to the day of
the general election, in which event he r
would be entitled to register at any time ce
prior to the day fixed for the general elec- 11
tion. See Sections 90, 94 and 97, Revised si
Statutes of South Carolina. i"
Therefore, as the amendment to Article D
10 of the Constitution establishes qualifica- of
tion to vote at the next general State election,
as the criterion of a Democratic elec- s
tor's qualification to vote at the primary
election, and residence in the Statefor one year, si
in York county for sixty days, and registration ec
prior to the 1st of July last, are the conditions d'
precedent to enable such elector to vote at the dt
next general State election, it follows that no tb
Democratic voter who cannot make oath to a
the three conditions above recited can vote m
at the primary election onjthe 27th instant, to
September 14,188G. ?Qui Pense ? af
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For the Yorkville Enquirer.
MEETING OF BETHEL PRESTERY.
Bethel Presbytery held its one hundred ti?
and twenty-fifth semi-annual meeting at 3u
Clover, beginning September 7th, and last- r0
ing two days and a half. Nineteen minis- c<
ters and thirty-three elders were present. w
Rev. W. B. Jennings, of Rock Hill, was in
chosen Moderator. re
Since its last meeting in April, Rev. W. ,
G. Neville has been installed pastor of Con- \
cord, at Blackstock ; Rev. J. A. Wilson has
been ordained and installed pastor of Aim- * l
well and Longtown ; and Rev. J. L. McLin, th
pastor of Catholic and Pleasant Grove. P1
Arrangements have been made for the in- to
stallation of Rev. J. P. Marion, pastor of us
Lancaster, and for the ordination and in- 1,1
stallation of Rev. G. A. Blackburn, pastor 111
of Olivet.
Rev. H. B. Gariss, of Harmony Presbytery,
has been called to Salem Church, in
Fairfield county, and licentiate B. P. Reid, Pl
of Enoree Presbytery, to Bethesda. It is ar
understood that both of these ministers will ?'
accept.
Rev. J. C. McMullen, the efficient evan- Oi
gelist of Presbytery, reported that sixty- th
four members had been added to the church si
under his ministry since last April, and 4
that two church buildings had been erected;
one at Fort Lawn, and the other at Fishing vi
Creek Factory. Presbytery appointed com- vi
missions to organize churches at these places (|t
nnd gave the evangelist permission to solicit jn
aid for the completion of these buildings.
Presbytery is determined to maintain the
evangelist in the field, and appeals to all
the churches to contribute to his support.
A manual of the Presbytery was adopted
and two hundred and fifty copies ordered B(
printed, and one distributed to each elder
and minister. N
' Clover Church was organized in 1881. '
Itev. J. S. Adams first began preaching at w
"Old Centre." The church was organized '
almost bodily from Bethel. It entertained * J
the Presbytery with true hospitality. In
this it showed itself a worthy daughter of a '
worthy mother. The next meeting will be Tj.
held at Winnsboro. V1
? Geronimo, the leader of the marauding ?f
Apaches and four hundred of his hostile Y
' band have been captured by U. S. soldiers.
\ Geronino will be sent to Fort Marion, Fla., ce
and as to the future disposition of his case te
i the Washington Post quotes the commis- di
! sioner of Indian affairs as insisting that the
hostile chief must be put to death. "The fo
J President," he says, "will probably acqui1
esce in whatever proposition Gen. Miles
makes for disposing of the murderer. His hi
proposition will doubtless be a court-mar- OI
j tial, which will not fail to award the death c?
sentence. There is no doubt that the public al
sentiment of the country demands the
' death of Geronimo."
j ?Thirty-four cadets at West Point, among
l them six officers, are charged with disobe- 01
dience of orders by going beyond a pre- CI
scribed line of the garrison limits. The six b;
1 officers, of whom Cadet Jenkins, of South
Carolina, is one, are undergoing court mar- st
I tial for the offence. ai
UOCAL AFFAIRS
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
. W. Clawson?Land for Sale.
. H. Glenn, S. Y. C.?Sherilfs Sale.
[. A. D. Neely, County Treasurer?Tax Notice,
no. E. Mason, A. B., and E. M. Law, Jr., (S. C.
M. A.)Principals?Yorkville Male Academy.
. H. Glenn, County Chairman?Primary Election.
/
. E. Finley, Executor?Application for Discharge.
os. F. Wallace?Piano for Sale,
t. H. Currence, Executor?Land at Public Sale.
J. C. Latimer?Gone North.
.iddle A Pegram?Bagging, Ties, Ac.
[. F. Adickes?Grand Central.
. M. Dobson A Co.?Fine Cincinnati Clothing.
. G. Parish?An Old Maxim.
. C. Pressley?Candidate for the Legislature,
owry A Starr?Tobacco by tho Box, Pound or
'Plug.
rand Entertainmentat Hunter A Oates' Hall.
Withers Adickes?Notwithstanding the Earthquake.
[unter A Oates?Now is the Time.
indsay A Moore?Shingles, Ac.
. Harrison, Chairman?Public School Notice.
UNTIL JANUARY I, 1887.
The Enquirer will be furnished from this
,xte until January 1, 1887, for 70 cents.
BASEBALL. ^
A game of baseball was played in this place
i last Saturday afternoon between the Clover
id Yorkville boys in which the former were
Seated by a score of 20 to 10.
EXAMINATION OF TEACHERS.NC
By reference to the notice of D. Harrison,
hairman, it will be seen that a public examiition
of applicanta for certificates as teachers
ill be held on Friday, the 1st of October next.
PICNIC NEXT FRIDAY. V, *
We are requested to announce that a /picnic
ill be given at Maj. T. P. Whitesides' mill on
riday next, 17th instant, to which an invitaon
is extended to the public generally, and
i the various county candidates.
THE PRIMARY ELECTION.
The voters of York county are reminded that
[onday, the 27th instant, is the day appointed
>r holding the primary election of York county,
n official notice, giving the rules and regirta^
ons governing the election is published^m our
Ivertising colpmns this week. \
CONTRIBUTIONS FOR CH^RLESTON>
At a festival given by the ladies of Yorkville
ssterday evening for the benefit of the earthaake
sufferers in Charleston, about sixty dolrs
were raised.
At the (colored) M. E. Church last Sunday
ight, a collection, taken up for the same purise,
realized 87.21.
SUNDAY-SCHOOL ADDRESS.
Prof. J. H.. Miller, A. M., of Erskine Col
ge, Due West, S. C., will deliver an aaaress oeire
the Sunday-school of the Associate Reforml
Presbyterian Church in this place on next
unday afternoon at 4 o'clock. All the Sunday:hools
in town have been invited and a general
ivitation is extended to those interested in
unday-school work.
AMATEUR PERFORMANCE. ^
On Friday evening next the Amateurs of
orkville will give an entertainment in Hunter
Oates' Hall, opening with a broom drill, in
hich a prize will be spiritedly contested for by
fteen young ladies; after which the drama
A.mong the Clouds," will be rendered by a full
ist of characters. The entertainment has been
l preparation for some time and an enjoyable
jrformance is safely promised.
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION^
On yesterday a competitive examination was
inducted by John E. Mason, Esq., Rev. J. C.
alloway and Dr. R. Andral Bratton, to pass
pon the meritB of applicants for cadetship in
ie Citadel Academy. York county is entitled
i two beneficiaries, and there were only two
>plicants?H. Colcock Moore, of Yorkville,
id Frank B. Grier, of Bethesda township. The
lamination papers have been forwarded to
jadquarters for inspection.
ARRESTED FOR BLOCKADING.^
On Saturday night last Rufus Collins, a white
an who lives near Grover, N. C., was arrestl
at Greenville by Deputy U. S. Marshal Xeely
id lodged in the jail at this place at noon
Monday, charged with retailing whisky withit
United States license. On Monday after>on
he was released on a bond of $300 for his
ipearance for preliminary examination before
ammissioner G. W. S. Hart on the 7th of .Ocber
next.
OFF FOR GREENVILLE.
On Monday last the following prisoners were
ken from the jail in York county for trial in
ie United States Court now sitting at Greenville,
ue bills having been found against them for
tailing liquor without paying the special li(nse:
Joseph Partlowy alias Mason, Abram
owe. both colored, in charge of Deputy Mar
uil T. C. Beckham ; Nathan D. White, white,
i charge of Deputy Marshal R. E. O'Farrell;
ennis Corkill, alias Corkle, colored, in charge
" Deputy Marshal W. J. Neely.
THE WOODS FULL OF 'EM.
It is complained by some of our citizens thnt
nee the Democratic Executive Committee failI
to make appointments for public speaking
aringthe present county canvass, the candiites
have deployed in every direction and that
ie woods is so full of them that in cutting down
tree there is danger of it falling on one. One
an near Clover declares that he was compelled
suspend the clearing of a new ground until
ter the primary election, fearing that he might
II a tree on some candidate.
MR. GWIN'S* POSITION.
We briefly stated last week that on the quesan
of York county assuming the township
ibscriptions in aid*of the C., C. and C. Railed,
propounded to the candidates for County
immissioner at Blairsville, Mr. J. C. Gwin
as non-committal. We misunderstood our
formant, from whose statement we inferd
that Mr. Gwin publicly addressed the peoe
on that day and in his address failed to
sfino his position on the question. Mr. Gwin
d not make a public speech there, but he auorizes
us to say that in conversation with the
sople he opposed any such conversion of the
wnship subscriptions, and he further requests
i to make the statement that he is opposed to
e township subscriptions being assumed by
o county.
. CHURCH NOTICES.
Methodist Episcopal.?Rev. W. W. Daniel,
astor. Services next Sunday at 10.30 A. M.,
id 8 P. M. Prayer-meeting this evening at 8
clock. (The bell will not be rung this evening.)
Associate Reformed Presbyterian?Rev. J. C.
alloway, Pastor. No services next Sunday?
e pastor will be assisting Dr. Ross at Smyrna,
inday-school address by Prof. J. H. Miller, at
O'clock, P. M.
Baptist.?Rev. J. E. Covington, Pastor. Serees
at Union next Sunday at 11 A. M. Serces
in the church at Yorkville at 8 P. M. Sunty-school
at 4 o'clock, P. M. Prayer-meetg
this evening at 8 o'clock.
Presbyterian?Rev. T. R. English, Pastor,
srviees next Sunday at 10.30 A. M. and 8 P. M.
PERSONAL MENTION. V
Judge Witherspoon left on Friday last for
eaufort, where he is holding Court this week.
Mr. W. C. Latimer, left here yesterday for tlie
orthern markets to purchase a stock of fall
id winter goods.
Miss Sallie White, Miss Jennie White and
iss Nannie McAliley, of Chester, are visiting
rs. J. A. Ratchford.
Mr. and Mrs. Horaco Massot, and Mrs. G J.
uhn, and children, of Charleston, are in Yorklie,
the guests of Col. Asbury Coward.
Miss Lizzie Ratchford and Mr. John F. Brison,
' South Point, N. C., spent a few days in
orkville last week with kindred.
Mr. Percy H. Thames, of this place, has acipted
a position as clerk at the Lincolnton Ho1,
Lincolnton N. C., and is there now in the
scharge of his duties.
Mr. W. D. Trantham, of Camden, a candidate
r Congress in this district, paid Yorkville a
irried visit last week. He will make a more
^tended visit to the county before the election,
iving been compelled to return home this week
i account of his engagement as counsel in
iuses to bo heard in the Circuit Court of Kerlaw
county, now in session.
RAILROAD MATTERS.
Steps are now being taken for a consolidation
' the different railroads chartered by the States
* North and South Carolina, embracing the
tiarleston, Cincinnati and Chicago, incorporated
y amendatory Act of the last Legislature of
suth Carolina; the Rutherford Railway Conruction
Company ; and the Rutherford, Marion
id Tennessee Railway Company, the last two
incorporated by the laws of North Carolina,
which, when consolidated, will constitute the
line of the Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago
Railroad. A meeting for this purpose, affecting
charters in South Carolina was held in
Columbia j'esterday, at which the County Commissioners
of York were represented. There
will bo meetings of stockholders with a view ol
completing the consolidation at Rutherfordton
on the 17th and at Marion on the 20th instant,
and the first annual meeting will bo held in
Charleston on the 00th instant for the purpose
of electing thirteen directors, a president, treasurer
and secretary.
Tniinunn writnu fn u frftnt.leman in this
place: "If there is any uneasiness about beginning
construction in York county, you can saj
that I am only waiting to consolidate tho companies,
as the contracts must be made by the
consolidated road."
Correspondence of the Yorkville Enquirer.
LETTER FROM CHESTER. "
A public meeting was held at this place
on last Tuesday afternoon to raise monej
in behalf of the Charleston sufferers. The
sum of $200 was obtained in Jbehalf of this
praisewhorthy object. The Odd Fellows had
previously given $25 to aid the suffering oi
their order.
Inspired by the same motive, to aid the
poor and the distressed, the two baseball
clubs of our town?the Hill and the Valley,
played a match game on last Wednesday
afternoon. The admittance fee was
25 cents. The amount realized was $30
The Hill club was represented by Messrs
Hunter, Melton, Sftricken, Brandt, Cuny
Lewis, Eherlick, Means and McArthur
The Valley club, was represented by Messrs
Gray, Lumpkins, Massey, Samuels, Hamilton,
Cousar, McArtyvfend Mclver< The Hil
beat the Valley by a score of 28 runs to 10
MissSallie Killian, a Very estimable ladj
of our town, departed this life on last Wed
nesday night. She was holy in life anc
lovely in character, and when the angel oi
death called, she was ready for the sum
mons. Her age was 72 year^.
Miss Sallie Kennedy, a daughter of Mr
' Addison Kennedy, of this place, died a fev
days ago. Her health had been feeble foi
many months.
The earthquake, as a subject of conver
sation, is gradually giving way to othei
themes. There are those of our people whc
still feel almost every night some sligh
tremors of the earth. These motions are
only the effect of the "big shake," anc
need not give anybody any anxiety. It ii
fervently hoped that at least a century will
Eass by before our country will be visiter
y such another earthquake as we recently
had.
Some Charlestonians have found refug<
in our town. Two daughters of Mayoi
Courtenay have been gladly received bj
friends, and will remain here until theii
home is repaired and ready for the family
to return to it.
Farmers are now pleasantly occupied ir
picking cotton. In a few days the fleecy
staple will begin to roll into town, anr
the hearts of the people will rejoice witl
exceeding great joy. Money will begin t(
flow into the channels of trade, and as s
consequence there will be an improvemen
of the financial situation.
Our town lately suffered from the depre
dations of a robber. He operated so se
cretly that he escaped detection for a while
By the prompt and vigilant action of ou:
Chief of Police, Major J. K. Marshall, h<
was discovered and is now in jail. He wil
eventually land in the penitentiary.
The surveying party of the Chester
Greenwood and Abbeville railroad reache(
Clinton, Laurens county, on Saturday
They are well pleased with the route thej
have surveyed. The prospect of building
this road is good. Baton Rouge township
in this county, will doubtless vote a town
ship subscription. M.
Correspondence of tke Yorkville Enquirer.
s/ LETTER FROM ROCK HILL.
Rf&qc Hill, September 13?Considerabh
dissatisfaction is expressed by the white
Democrats of this section on account of th<
action taken by the Congressional Conven
tion in prohibiting colored Democrats froir
votrng in the Congressional primary. The
action is considered unjust and uncalled for
onH wil! lilrplv dn mnrfi harm than pood.
A meeting of the executive committee o
the Rock Hill Agricultural and Mechanica!
Society was held on Friday afternoon. Ii
was decided to hold the next exhibition o
the Society on Thursday, September 30th
None but thorough-bred and graded stock
will be exhibited. Agricultural products
of all kinds will be exhibited. The ladies
are requested to exhibit specimens of but
ter, bread, cakes, preserves and pickles
The exhibition will be held in the grove
east of Maj. A. H. White's residence. The
committee will meet again this evening anc
adopt rules governing the exhibition.
The citizens of the neighborhood of Shi
loh Church had quite a pleasant picnic a'
that place on Saturday last. Hon. W. B
Wilson, Jr., was present and addressed the
assemblage.
Only one bale of new crop cotton was re
'"ceived here last week. The receipts of cot
ton for the year ending August 31st, 1886
were 10,127 bales against 11,972 for the yeai
1885.
A large quantity of hay is brought to thif
place daily in wagons from the surrounding
country. It finds ready sale at from $l.o(
to S4 per wagon load.
Two colored men from Bethesda townshit
had a hearing before Trial Justice Fewell
on Thursday last, the charge against their
being the stealing of a sheep from the past
ureofMr. Scott Wilson. Justice Fewel
thinking the evidence sufficient, sent them
in default of bail, to York jail to awail
their trial at the next term of Court.
The case of W. M. Henry, alias J. J
Smith, charged with using the United
States mails for fraudulent purposes, will be
heard in the U. S. District Court at Greenville
this week. Several of our citizens are
in attendance upon.the Court. Hal.
Correspondence of the Yorkville Enquirer.
LETTER PROM BLACK'S.
Black's, S. C., September 13.?Last week
the contractor, Mr. Taylor, commenced
I laying iron on the new railroad, and thej
have now laid about four miles or traca
and will progress as rapidly as possible until
completed. The material train runs up
as far as the track is laid, and it is expected
at a very early day, to have direct railroad
communication between this place and
Shelby. We have not. yet heard anything
as to the letting out of the contract betweeo
this place and Yorkville, as it appears there
is some difficulty a.txjut.the township bonds,
We hope this matter will soon be adjusted,
when work will soon be commenced on that
end of the route.
There seems to be considerable excitement
in this part of the county about the
coming election. Candidates are plentiful,
and they can be seen most every day interviewing
our people.
The town of Black's seems to be an attractive
point just at this time. Several
persons have been here prospecting for the
future, as it is supposed that the increase ol
railroad' facilities will increase business.
There is not a house in the place that can
be rented, either for a residence or business.
During the present week we have seen
several familiar faces from Shelby who
seem to be anxious to see the progress ol
the railroad.
If our citizens expect the town of Black's
to increase in business they will have to
build more homes.
Our merchants are receiving their fall
stock of goods. Drummers have not been
as numerous as usual during the past week.
Money is exceedingly scarce in this part ol
the moral vineyard. We look forward to
better circulation after the loth, when the
railroad employees and contractor will be
paid off. Seniaii.
? Mr. David .Jenkins, ex-State Treasurer
of North Carolina, died at his home in GasA
~ ' ? - -?? ?~o. Ga?? o o!/?lrnnac
lOQiu msi r riuuy iiiuniiu^, auci <v
that extended through five or six weeks.
The Charlotte Observer, in recording his
death, says: Mr. Jenkins served as State
Treasurer under the Republican administration
for a number of years, and was always
faithlul to his trust. In time he became
known as "Honest Dave," a sobriquet
that was applied to hira by the people ol
both political parties. He was a man ol
many good qualities, genial in his disposition,
sincere in his friendship and kindly
disposed to all. The last years of his life
were spent in peace and quiet, surrounded
by his children to whom he was devotedly
attached.
, Correspondence of the Yorkvllle Enquirer.
J LETTER FROM FORT MILL.
Fori"Mill, Sept. 13.?People in this section
have not ceased to talk about the earthquake,
1 but their fears have been somewhat calmed.
The cotton crop has suffered greatly during j
s the past two weeks from drought and cool,
r dry winds. .The damage cannot bo estimated.
| Half grown bolls are falling from the plants, 1
and those that are grown, in many fields, are not (
' nearly so large as usual. i
i Oeorge Mobley, who was stabbed ten days ago, ,
! is still living, and atlbrds a sample ol won- j
. derful endurance; but it is altogether probable
that he cannot last much longer.
Our railroad authorities have put on accommo- <
1 dation freights going south in the morning and
north in the afternoon, which is a great conver
nienco to our shippers and travelers.
The question of building a town hall in Fort
Mill is being agitated. The town council have '
orueruu un bibchuh uh uicsuujm.
A protracted meeting will begin in the Methodist
church to-night. Another will begin in the ,
Presbyterian church on the fourth Sabbath in
this month. A good attendance is expected at
both meetings.
, The haymakers have been busy for two weeks, 1
and the cotton pickers are beginning to be in ,
earnest about gathering the ileecy staple.
A few candidates have invaded this predint.
Mr. Trantham put in his appearance last week,
and told our people his wants. Afterwards,
Mr. Huffman came to see us and tell us how
badly he wanted to be elected as County Commissioner.
Then Mr. Hemphill came along
explaining his position on the silver question,
and tried to convince the people that experience
was worth great odds in a Congressman. The
latter has gone over into Lancaster to tell the
people all about matters and things in general.
This primary business is making candidates
for Congressional honors stir about smartly.
They have considerable territory to go over, and
must do it fast. Anon.
EARTHQUAKE* REVERBERATIONS.
? During the year 1885 fifty-one earthquakes
were recorded as having taken place
in the United States.
? Of the 12,000 buildings in Charleston,
it is estimated that at least 3,000 are so badly
damaged that they will have to be rebuilt.
? There is a big sink of the earth near
Appleton, Barnwell county, since the earth)
quake, and three miles below Columbia a
P number of cracks in the ground and circular
openings have spouted mud and water.
* ? Of Charleston's 60,000 population 32,540
r are negroes. The Providence Journal says:
> "In such a position a city is not prepared to
t restore itself as were Boston and Chicago.
? Boston needed no foreign capital and Chi1
cago could command it."
3 ? Langley and Bath -e heavy losers by
I the earthquake. It is estimated that the
1 Langley dam alone will require from $30,000
r to $50,000 to replace it, but besides- this,
the loss sustained by the stoppage of the
i mill and the throwing of three hundred
r operatives out of employment will be very
r great.
r ?Among the curious freaks of the earth7
quake is the peculiar effect that it had upon
clocks. In Charleston pendulum clocks
1 facing north or south were stopped. The
7 motion of the vibrations coming from a di1
rection contrary to that of the swinging
1 pendulums, immediately stopped the clocks,
} while in the case of those that were point*
ing east and west the motion of the pendu1
1 urns was only accelerated.
? The Charleston News of Sunday says:
The old city has almost recovered its unanimity,
and that, too, after an experience
* that would have prostrated many another
; city beyond the hope' of restoration or reJ
demption. Only twelve days have elapsed
since the rude shock of the earthquake
stopped the wheels of social and commer1
ci$l life, and to-day a review of the situation
shows that as far as the business of the
' city is concerned it is again running along
7 as smoothly as could be expected.
' ?Says the New York Star: "There has
I been some talk in commercial circles in
this city within the last day or so concerning
a possible cqmbination among the insurance
companies to resist the payment of
losses caused by the action of the earthquake
in shaking down buildings. We do
- not see that it is open to criticism; but
5 if the companies seek to escape liability for
* the fires accompanying the disaster they
* will create a a deep feeling against them in
1 the minds of fair-minded men."
J ? Charleston is the recipient of sympa?
thotio toloiymmQ frnm all nnrtH nf thfilTninn.
f and the queen of England, the president
I and the crowned heads of Europe likewise
f tender an afflicted city and a suffering popf
ulace their heartfelt sympathy. Substantial
aid is flowing in from all quarters, and
; everything possible is being done to allevi|
ate the trouble and suffering that have be;
sieged the "City by the Sea." Contributions
are being raised in London for the
sufferers, and the cities of the North, the
West and North-west are contributing lib'
erally. New York city has contributed $33,
I 122, and Philadelphia $30,000.
POLITICS IN THE STATE.
I ?Anderson nominates E. B. Murray for
the State Senate.
5 ?The Newberry legislative delegation are
opposed to the Citadel Academy and to free
. tuition in the South Carolina College.
?The Democrats of the Third district
, have adopted the primary plan for nomir
nating a Congressman. W. C. Benet, of
Abbeville, announces that he has with3
drawn from the contest for Congress in that
f district.
) ? The Laurens primary resulted in a signal
victory for the farmers' movement, the
) following nominees being avowed Tillman,
ites: Senator, T. B. Crews; Itepresentai
tives?W. A. McClintock, \V. H Wharton
and J. L. M. Irby. The State House, the
I Canal, the Military Academy and free tui,
tion in the South Carolina College will be
t solidly opposed by the Laurens delegation
in the next Legislature.
?At a recent meeting of candidates for
1 the Legislature in Marion county, seven out
5 of the eight present were opposed to free tu
ition in the South Carolina College, one in
5 fuvor of it. Three were opposed to the Citadel
Academy, one in favor of it and the
others non-committal. The proposed agri
cultural college was unanimously opposeu.
The Columbia Canal, so far as there was an
, expression of opinion, had four opponents
I and one advocate. All the candidates were
r in favor of reducing salaries so far as could
( be done without loss of efficiency in the
. service.
? The Swanannoa tunnel on the Western
| N. C. Railroad just west of Old Fort caved
[ in one day last week, filling the tunnel for a
P distance of 300 feet with fallen rock and
| dirt, which will require several days to re,
move. It is thought that the roof of the
tunnel was weakened by the earthquake
shocks.
' ? Every post office in the United States
will become a special deli very office on Octo[
ber 1st. Every post master will be held re'
sponsible for the immediate delivery of
; mail matter stamped with a special delivery
stamp within a distance of one mile of
the post office.
\ lltarlict Reports.
II YORK VTLI-iE, September 15.?Cotton 7 to 81.
LIVERPOOL, September 13.?Cotton in fair
demand ; middling uplands, 5 3-lGd.
( CHARLESTON, September 13.?Cotton quiet;
middling, 88.
NEW YORK, September 13.?Cotton quiet; '
uplands, 9J. Futures closed quiet with sales of 1
I 2.r>,100 bales, as follows: September, 9.09 to 9.10 ; ]
i October, 9.10 to 9.11 ; November, 9.13 to 9.13; De- j
ceinber, 9.10 to 9.17; January, 9.23 to 9.24; Feb- .
ruary, 9.31 to 9.32 ; March, 9.39 to 9.40 ; April,
9.48to 9.49 ; May, 9.56 to 9.57; June, 9.04 to 9.05 ; 1
July 9.72 to 9.73. '
, J9Jl'UiU &IUUU3.
A Curd from Capt. E. R. 91111s. j
Circumstances over which I had no control
. have prevented me from canvassing the county
I as one of the candidates for the office of County
Commissioner; and since the candidates are
i called upon to express thoir views on the quesi
tion of "transferring the township subscriptions
in aid of the Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago
Railroad to the county," I take this occasion to 1
answer that I am opposed to any such transfer, 1
1 since I believe it would be dishonest. ]
E. R. MILLS.
Rock Hill, Sept. 14.
ttacrauient at lletheNda. 1
i The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be ]
dispensed at Bethesda Church on next Sabbath, i
19th insta it. Services will be conducted by Rev. <
J. R. McAlpino, and will commonco at 11 A. M. 1
jjjmal otolites.
A Card from D. W. Fowler.
To the Voters of York County: Various reports
prejudicial to my political antecedents hav- \
ing been put in circulation since the announce- t
nient of my name as a candidate for County j
Commissioner, I deem it but an act of justice to t
myself and my friends, in contradicting the i
name to make a plain statement of facts. It is |
charged by some of my onemies, as I am informed,
that I was in sympathy with the Radical
party during its ascendancy in tkis State ;
that I accepted a position on the equalization
board at the hands of the Republicans; and that '
I have also acted as a Republican supervisor of '
* ("innr..naoini,ol nlnntinn hnlrlinor tlifl nnnnint- '
? ?- "j-f- - .
mont from the Republican party.
As to the first of these charges, I have only to '
say?and my assertion is susceptible of proof by 1
all my neighbors?that I have always acted with
the Democratic party and worked for its promotion,
and neyer cast a ballot for a Republican candidate
in my life. i
I never accepted a position on the equalization j
board at the hands of the Republicans; but two
years ago I was appointed to that position, which ]
I yet hold, by the Democratic Auditor of York i
county, W. B. Williams, Esq. ]
As to my connection with a Congressional i
election as one of the supervisors, the facts are
simply these: In the contest in 1882, between i
Mr. Hemphill and Col. Cash, some of the adhe- i
rents of Col. Cash proposed my name for appointment
as the supervisor to represent them
at the election precinct. I at first declined, or
signified my unwillingness to act in that capacity;
but on consultdHon with several of my
neighbors, who advised and urged me to act,
suggesting that it would in no manner compromise
my political affiliations, I consented and '
with my colleague representing the Democratic
electors, was appointed by Judge Bryan, the i
commission of supervisor representing either
party emanating from the same source. In that
election I worked and voted for Hemphill, as all
my neighbors know.
A refutation of these charges is unnecessary
where I am known. A soldier in the Confederate
army from October, 1881, until the surrender
of Lee, and in all the political vicissitudes of
South Carolina since that date, a consistent Democrat
under any and all circumstances, I have
no fear of full ventilation of my political record.
On another question, which is now before the
public?in reference to the conversion of the
townshiD subscriptions of the county in aid of
the Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago Railroad
into one general obligation to be assumed by the
county?I have so say that I am unalterably opposed
to any such conversion of the township
subscriptions, but am in favor of the subscriptions
remaining upon the conditions and terms
of contract upon which- they were originally
voted.
In conclusion, I beg to say to the voters of
York county, that if nominated as one of your
County Commissioners, I shall serve all sections
of the county to the best of my ability for the
welfare of all. Very respectfully,
D. W. FOWLER.
September 15 37 It
A Card from Dr. Wm. M. Walker.
To the Voters of York County: Having announced
myself as a candidate for the House of
Representatives, and as no provision has been
made for public meetings at which the candidates
could meet the people, and as the time is
limited in which to see the voters before the
primary election, while under ordinary circumstances
it would be impossible to meet and converse
with all of then* upon the issues of the
day, I address this brief card to my fellow citizens.
To the Democratic voters of the county, who
will be called upon on the 27th instant to make
their nominations of the various public officers
to serve them for the next two years, I deem it
unnecessary to say that I am a Democrat, and
have been of that political household in all the
political throes to which our State has been
subjected since the close of the war.
But there are local or State questions upon
which Democrats may fail to agree, and as the
Farmers' County Convention formulated some
interrogatories for Legislative candidates to answer,
I cannot ignore the functions of that respectable
body, and in response to the questions
by it propounded, and only on which, as I understand
the situation, is there any division of
sentiment in the count}, I cheerfully place myself
on record, having no hesitation in expressing
my views, which, of course, I cannot do^s
fully within the limits of this advertisement as
if addressing the people face to face. As to those
questions, taking them in the order presented, I
briefly define my position as follows :
1. "Are you opposed to abolishing work on the
Columbia Canal ?" I am opposed to any appropriation
by the Legislature, of public money for
work upon the Columbia Canal, which is purely
a local enterprise^ for the benefit of a local community,
who alone should pay the expense of its
development.
2. "Are you opposed to the Citadel Academy?"
I have no opposition to offer to the Academy;
but I oppose the admission to it of beneficiary
cadets. If parents wish to give their sons an
education in accordance with the course of instruction
of that institution, I would offer no
objection; but I am opposed to the Academy
being kept up for that purpose at the expense of
the tax payers of the State. Let those who avail
themselyes of the benefit of the institution be
required to pay for the same.
3. "Are you opposed to abolishing free tuition
at the State University?" I am in favor
of abolishing free tuition to all who are able to
pay ; but under certain circumstances would favor
the admission of deserving young men, unable
otherwise to procure an education ; proper
restrictions being thrown around this condition
to guard it against abuse.
4. "Are you opposed to reducing the salaries
of some of our county and State officers?" I
should favor a reduction of all salaries admitted
to be excessive. I advocate, under all circumstances,
an economical administration of the
government, and recognize the fact that economy
should begin with the amount of salary ofa
public officer, and that the number of public
officers should be restricted to the actual requirements
of the public service.
5. "Are you in favor or reducing me amount
of the contingent fund?" I should favor the
reduction of this fund to the minimum consistent
with meeting the requirements for which it
is set apart.
This answers all the questions propounded by
the Farmers' Convention. My answers are unequivocal
and sincere, and by them I am willing
to stand before the people.
A farmer thyself, strongly identified by that
pursuit, yet if chosen to represent the people of
York in the next Legislature, my aim shall be
to represent faithfully and fairly all classes and
professions, having for my watchword the best
interests of my county and the Stato.
Wm. M. Walker.
September 15 37 It
In the Twinkling, Etc.
In the use of our J. I. C. Harness Oil, should
any of it, by accident, got on the clothing, it
can be taken out in the twinkling of an eye by .
our Chinese Cleansing Cream. Sold only by
Kuykendal. <
"Silence is Gold." (
This is an old proverb preserved and treasured
for the truth it is supposed to contain, when, in 1
fact, there is only a modicum of truth in it.
Silence on the part of the manufacturers of the
celebrated Longman and Martinez Pure Pre- <
pared paint would have worked untold injury
ind financial loss to the property owners all 5
over this continent, and would have brought (
neither gold nor greenbacks?not even the much
ihnooii Ttiand dollar?to the nockets of the man- I
ufacturers, or of Kuykendal, their local agent.
No, no, our plain duty is to cry aloud and
spare not until every house from Cape Cod and
Buzzard's Bay to the mouth of the Rio Grande
is protected by a covering of this paint. Sold
in town only by Kuykendal.
? (
Old Song.
Let those now chew the Beauty
Who never chewed it before;
Let those who've always chewed it
Now chew the more.
Our present stock of Piedmont Beauty Tobacco
is now over two years old and exceeding- ,
ly rich and waxy. Can bo had only of Kuykendal.*
Long Wanted butJunt Out.
Detroit Carriage Lake or Wine-Colored Paint, <
for running gear of Buggies and Carriages, has 1
long been wanted and is just out. It has the
same properties as the Carriage Black. One
soat, no rubbing, 110 varnish, beautiful tinish.
Sold and controlled in town by Kuykendal.
Spiral D^litis.
To the Voters of York County.
The reports, which I learn are being circulated,
hat I am in favor of a County Subscription to
lie Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago Railroad,
n lieu of the present township subscriptions,
ire entirely and absolutely false, and are l^ing
ised for the purpose of injuring me in my election.
JAMES W. BLACK.
Black's, S. C.t Sept. 10, 1880. 37 - It
A Card from Perry Ferguson, E?q.
Candidates for the office of County Commisjioner
having been called upon to define their
position in regard to York county assuming
the township subscriptions in aid of the Charleston,
Cincinnati and Chicago Railroad, I take this
opportunity to say that I am opposed to any such
change. " PERRY FERGUSON.
September 15 37 2t
A Card from R. W. WhiteHide*.
A n AiiAoliAti af f ka Aaciiitviritmn liir
IUC ijucobiuu ui tuo aooum^vivu \>j vuu
:ounty, of the various township subscriptions
in aid of the Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago
Railroad, seems to have become a factor in the
present canvass for theoffice of County Commissioner,
as a candidate for the office in the approaching
primary election, I take this method
of saying that under no circumstances would I
favor or vote for the transfer to the county, of
the debts of the townships contracted in aid of
the said railroad. R. W. WHITESIDES.
September 15 37 It
A Captain's Fortunate Discovery.
Capt. Coleman, schr. Weymouth, plying between
Atlantic City and N. Y., had been troubled
with a cough so that he was unable sleep, and
was induced to try Dr. King's New Discovery
for Consumption. It not only gave him instant
relief, but allayed the extreme soreness in his
breast. His children were similarly affected and
a single dose had the same happy effect. Dr.
King's New Discovery is now the standard remedy
in the Coleman household and on board the
schooner. Free Trial Bottles of this Standard
Remedy at Lowry <fc Starr's Drug Store.
Renews Her Youth.
Mrs. Phcebe Chesley, Peterson, Clay co., Iowa,
tells the following remarkable story, the truth of
which is vouched for by the residents of the town:
"I am 73 years old, have beeu troubled with kidney
complaint and lameness for many years ;
could not dress mvstM' without help. Now I
am free from all pain and soreness, and am able
to do all my own housework. I owe my thanks
to Electric Bitters for having renewed mv youth
and removed completely all diseases ana pain."
Try a bottle, only 50 cents, at Lowry & Starr's
Drug Store.
Bucklen'M Arnica Salve.
The best Salve in the world for Cuts," Bruises,
Sores, Ulcere, Salt Rheum, Fover Sores, Tetter,
Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay
required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale by Lowry & Starr.
July 14 28 ly
"^HYMENEAL.
Married?At the residence of Capt. T. S. Jeffef-ys,
in Yorkville, S. C., September 8,1886, by
Rev. J. C. Gallowav, Mr. NEWTON WHITESIDES
and Miss MATTIE JEFFERYS. All
of this county.
)( OBITUARY.
Died?Near Bethany, in York county, on the
9th instant, INFANT SON of J. A. and M. A.
Thomas, aged 16 days.
HUNTER & OATES' HALL.
?
GRAND ENTERTAINMENT.
Friday Evening, September 17.
PRIZE BROOM DRILL,
In which FIFTEEN young ladies will appear.
To conclude with the beautiful Drama,
AMOIT6 THE CLOUDS,
With full cast of ELEVEN Characters.
AN EVENING OF IHNOOEHT AMUSEMENT.
Doors open at 8 o'clock;, performance commence
at 8.30. Admission, 25 cents; Reserved
Seats, 50 cents.
Spntemher 15 37 * It
PIANO FOR SALE.
A SECOND-HAND PIANO, in good order, is
offered for sale by the undersigned. Price
$75.00. JOS. F. WALLACE.
September 15 37 2t '
LAND FOR SALE.
1 OFFER for sale 100 ACRES OF LAND from
the northern part of my farm, on the King's
Mountain road, one mile and a fourth from York
Court House. Sixty acres in 'cultivation; 40
acres in woodland ; 5 acres of BOTTOM.
T. W. CLAWSON.
September 15 37 tf
APPLICATION FOR DISCHARGE.
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned,
Executor of 'the estate of Mrs. MARY
CAMPBELL, deceased, has made a final settlement
with the Judge of Probate for York county,
and on the 9th day of October, 1888, at 12 o'clock,
M., will make application for a final discharge
from liability as Executor of the said estate.
D. E. FINLEY, Executor.
September 15 37 5t
YORKVILLE MALE ACADEMY.
At the K. M. SI. S. Barracks.
1ST TERM OPENS SEPT EMBER 13TH, 1886.
Tams, per month, in advance:
Primary,'. $1 50
Intermediate, 2 50
Academic, 3 00
Classical 4 50
Modern Languages, each, extra, 1 00
JNO. E. MASON, A. B. ) Principals
E. M. LAW, Jr., (S. C. M. A.) / ^rlnclPalsSeptember
15 37 4t*
PUBLIC SCHOOL NOTICE.
A PUBLIC EXAMINATION of applicants
for certificates as teachers, will be held at
YORKVILLE, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1ST, 1886,
for one day only, and applicants are urged to be
present by 9 o'clock, A. M.
All certificates issued prior to January, 1886,expire
September 30th, unless holders are notified
to the contrary.
None but applicants admitted to examination
room.
t?? ?ar\f vromiiiora
X>V UIUCI JUUU1U \JA
D. HARRISON, Chairman.
September 15 37 2t
TAX NOTICE.
TN conformity to law, my books will be open
JL for the collection of STATE AND COUNTY
TAXES, for the fiscalyearcommencing November
1st, 1885, on FRIDAY, THE 15TH DAY OF
OCTOBER, and will remain open until WED- *
NESDAY, THE 15TH DAY OF DECEMBER,
1886.
For the accommodation of tax-payers, I will
attend at the following places, on the clays named:
At Yorkyille, on Friday and Saturday, the loth
and 16th days of October.
At^Massey's Store, Ebenezer township, on
Monday, the 18th day of October.
At Fort Mill, on Tuesday, the 19th, and Wednesday,
the 20th days of October.
At Clay Hill, Neelv's Store, on Thursday, the
21st day of October.*
At Thompson's Mill, Bethel township, on Friday,
the 22nd day of October.
At Bethel, Glenn's Store, on Saturday, the 23rd
day of October.
At Bethany, McGill's Store, on Monday, the
25th day of October.
At W hitaker, or Grover, on Tuesday, the 26th
day of October.
At Buffalo, (Moore's Cross Roads) on Wednesday,
the 27th day of October.
At Black's, on Thursday and Friday, the 28th
ind 29th days of October.
At Clark's Fork, on Saturday, the 30th day of
Dctober.
At Yorkville, from Monday, 1st, to Saturday,
;he 6th of November.
At Hickory Grove, on Monday, the 8th day of
November.
At Rainey's Mill, on Tuesday, the 9th day of
Li u v cm uci
At J. W. Carroll's Store, on Wednesday, the
lOtli day of November.
At McConnellsville, on Thursday, the 11th day
3f Noyember.
At Brattonsville, on Friday, the 12th day of
November.
At Yorkville, on Saturday, the 13th day of November.
At Coates' Tavern, on Monday, the 15th day of
November.
At Rock Hill, on Tuesday 16th, Wednesday
17th, Thursday 18th, Friday 19th, and Saturday
10th day of November.
At Clover, on Monday, the 22nd day of November.
At Yorkville, from Tuesday, 23rd day of November,
until Wednesday, the 15th day of December,
after which day the books will be closed
ind the 15 per cent, penalty will attach.
By act of the General Assembly, there can be
ao extension of time on this collection.
Notice of tax levies will be published hereafter.
H. A. D. NEELY, County Treasurer.
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