BLACKS BURG BUDGET.
Will Have to Plant I?as Cotton? Baiter Services?Organisation
of the Town Council?
Through Trains t? Marion.
Correspondence of The Yockrille Enquirer.
Blacksburo, March 31.?It is so cheering
to have at least one bright day during this
monotonous wet season, and Easter was a
perfect day and much eqjoyed, as well for
its brightness as for the hallowed associations.
Special services, celebrating the glad event
of the resurrection of the saviour of all mankind,
were held at the Methodist church by
the pastor, Bev. J. W. Humbert, and a children's
service, at the same church in the afternoon.
The weather seems determined to force
the farmers to plant less cotton, whether
they are willing or not, and will, no doubt,
be the means of bringing about the reduction
in the number of acres planted, to that
uniformity for which a majority of them
longed, but which they were not able to accomplish
by their own efforts. They all realize
the feet that, with almost two-thirds of
last vear's croD still in the hands of the pro
- - ? f/ ?? ? ? ducere,
it will be suicidal to plant a foil crop
this year; and yet for lack of that concert of
action, which, unfortunately, so often characterizes
their efforts, they were pursuing the
same old course, and had bought as largely
of fertilizers as usual, and now, as one of
our best formers told me yesterday, they
will be forced to cut short their acreage, put
more fertilizers to the acre, and cultivate
their crops better.
Mrs. A. S. Crocker died at this place on
Friday last at 8 o'clock p. m. from apoplexy,
with which she was seized Wednesday even-1
ing. Mrs. Crocker, though a comparative
stranger in our town, having moved here, j
with her family, last year, from Carey, N. C.,
endeared herself to many hearts, and exhibited
evidences in all her relations in life of a
true Christian. She was about forty-two
years old, and for many years a member of
the Methodist church. Her remains were
takeri by her husband to Carey for interment.'
j ' '
At their first meeting, on Tuesday last,
our town council elected Ira Hardin, Esq.,
as town treasurer; Coke Duncan,' chief of
police; H. M. Angle, street commissioner; W.
B. DeLoach, clerk; and W. Anderson, intendant,
pro tern, in the absence of Intendant
Kennedy.
Receiver Chamberlain and General Manager
Ward of the Three C's road, are expected
here this week, and arrangements will be
made for extending the railway service to
Marion, N. C., at an early date, and connecting
with the Western North Carolina at that
point. . w. a.
LETTER FROM ROCK HILL.
Services In the Churches Last Sunday?'The
Children Ej^joy an Egg Hunt?Death of
a' Well-known Citizen*
Correspondence of The Yorkville Enquirer.
Rock Hill, March 30.?Easter Sunday
was bright and sunshiny and services were
held in all the churches.
In the Episcopal church the ladies had a
most tastefally decorated chancel, with flowera
and evergreens, and the service was
greatly enjoyed by a large and attentive congregation.
In the afternoon special services
were held for the children, and the rector,
Rev. George L. 8weeney, made an appropriate
address, which was entertaining and
instructive, not only to the young people, but
to the older members of his audience as
well.
Special services for the children were also
held at the Presbyterian church at 11 a. m.
The pastor, Rev. W. M. Anderson, based his
remarks on a singularly appropriate text,
subdivided as follows: (1) Keep thy heart
(2) with all dilligenoe, (3) for out of it are
the issues of life.
Bey. J. Q. Adams preached his parting
sermon to his congregation on Sunday last.
Not only the members of his church, but all
our citizens, very much regret to see him
leave.
A large number of children enjoyed a very
pleasant evening at the residence of M^j.
J. R. London last week. The occasion was
an "egg hunt" which afforded much amusement.
A large number of Easter eggs had
been hidden about the premises, and the
children, including quite a number of little
tots, were put to hunting them out. The
entertainment, to which an admission fee of
ten cents was charged, was given under the
auspices of the Ladies' Auxiliary society of
the Episcopal church.
The Easter election in the Church of Our
Saviour, resulted as follows: Wardens?
Cadwallader Jones, John R. London. Vestry?W.
B. Wilson, Jr., J. J. Hagins, W. E.
Jenkins, W. Dillingham, E. L. Keesler, W.
O. Ray, F. O. London. Delegates to Diocesan
convention?J. R. London, W. B.
Wilson, Jr., Fred H. London, W. Dillingham.
The late frost has not iryuredthe fruit
trees.
The Peterkin Manufacturing company has
appointed a board of directors, and they will
elect officers at an early day.
It is needless to say that the farmers are
hard at work. A great deal of their lands
rtlAw Kiit tKoV Qt>o oriv. I
arc own wu wcv wv j/*vnj vuv vuvj ?mv
ing their attention to that which is in best
condition.
Mr. Alexander F. Fewell died yesterday
morning at 11 o'clock. He was 72 years of
age. hal.
LETTER FROM UNION COUNTY.
Sunday-School Convention?A Good Way to
Get Rid of Nut Grass.
Correspondence of The Yorkville Enquirer.
EtTa Jane, March 30.?The North Pacolet
Sun day-school convention met at Mesopotamia
yesterday. Numerically it was not
so strong as at some other times, but this
was probably due to the condition of the
roads and streams. However, twelve schools
were enrolled, and the convention was a success
in every particular. Spirited discussions
resulted from the question box exercises,
and many "crude" ideas were drawn
out from those who have heretofore taken
but little interest in the work. Among other
questions the president asked: "What did
Noah do alter his wife became a pillar of
salt?'--But the question did not catch.
Mr. J. W. Grier answered it to the effect that
it was Lot's wife who had turned to salt, and
Lot probably went on his way rejoicing.
Mr. Barnett Moss, well known in Western
York, died at Pacolet Mills last week with
typhoid pneumonia, and was buried at El
Bethel church yesterday. He was a hardworking
poor man and always had the manhood
to confess his faults.
Our friend Frank Pruitt, who carries the
mail from Hickory Grove to this place, informs
me that the farmers in the neighborhood
of Hickory Grove are as well up with
their work as could be expected under the
circumstances.
Our neighbors across the river have organized
a Sunday-school at the school house
near Mr. W. S. Wilkerson's. When such
men as "Bill" Wilkerson, "Jule" Howe,
"Bob" Foster and others I could mention,
set their heads to do a work of this kind, it
will be done.
A friend of mine has discovered a .very
simple and effective way of getting rid of
nut grass in the garden. He has just moved
the garden.
I have never seen wheat grow faster at
this season of the year than it is growing
now.
The rain last Thursday did considerable
damage to plowed lands, particularly hillsides.
The house, furniture and clothing, etc., of
Mr. George Sanders, of Wilkinsville, were
destroyed by fire last Tuesday. It was the
same old trouble?a defective stove pipe.
sigma.
LETTER FROM SMYRNA.
Brief Remarker Discusses the Weather and
Does not Seem Altogether Despondent.
Correspondence of The YorkvlUe Enquirer.
Smyrna, March 30.?Up to last week the
people of this section were inclined to believe
with our friend "Pilgrim" that the
weather prophet was a fraud, but it seems
that the later rains have again redeemed the
reputation of the prognosticator of evil, and
after all we are bound to have some faith in
him. But, nevertheless, our people have
taken advantage of the short respite that
was given them last week, and it's many an
acre of corn that has already been put in, especially
in uplands. It is truly surprising
how much people can do when they have to.
Did you ever think about it ?
If our prophets will just hold up the
weather now, we will get all the crops in in
good time.
Wheat and oats are looking finer than I
have ever known at this season of the year.
There is still some cotton selling. Proba
bly fifteen or twenty bales were i>old at this
place during the past week.
Colds and rheumatism are quite prevalent
in this section just now. Both complaints,
however, are largely due to the unsettled
(?) state of the weather, and of course our
people hope for better health if it ever quits
raining. brief remarker. 1
LETTER FRoVsHARUN.
That la About What He Said?Peraoual Hatters?Congregational
Meeting.
Correspondence of The Yorkvllle Enquirer.
Sharon March 30.?I heard the whistle
of the Carolina Buggy oompany, of Yorkvllle,
at this place so distinctly yesterday,
that along about 10 o'clock I began listening
for the well-known voice of Esquire Lewis
calling the witnesses into court. Indeed, I
thought I could almost hear him say "O, yes;
O, yes; all men or persons having business i
at this term of the session court are now required
to give their attendance." Is that
what he said, or was I mistaken ? I reckon
it will be the same old thing. A long list of
crimes and a number of criminals, both
frightened and indifferent, to account for the
same.'
Mrs. George Hood, of Hoodtown, has been
on a visit to her father, Mr. W. A. Robinson,
of this place. She was accompanied by Miss
Sallie Robinson. -
Mrs. Erwin, of North Caroli na, came in
last week over the Three C's to see her
daughter, Mrs. A. E. Love, who is seriously
ill.
Mrs. W. T. McLain is also very low with
pneumonia.
A congregational meeting will be held in
Woodlawn Presbyterian church at this place,
on next Sabbath, at 2 p. m., for the purpose
of arranging for a settled pastor. J.
NOTES FROM CHEST Eli.
Some Points About People You Probably
Know.
Correspondence of The Yorkvllle Enquirer.
Chester, March 31.?Mrs. T. M. Graham,
of Charlotte, who has been here on a visit
to her children, returned home last Wednesday
evening.
.Nine convicts for the penitentiary was
the result of the work of the sessions court
just closed.
Work has been suspended oa the town
hall for want of material, but the contractor
has made arrangements for the manufacture
of a sufficient quantity of brick, and will
soon be ready to resume operations.
Mr. John W. Dunovant, of this place, was
married to Miss Helen Mobley, of Johnston,
S. C.j on the 26th instant.
Mr. James W. Marshall, who has been in
New. York for several months past, attending
a course of medical lectures, returned
home on last Wednesday.
Mr. George W. Culp and family left last
Thursday for Valparaiso, Indiana.
Mr. Daniel C. Thomas, formerly of Yorkville,
aud Miss Annie Tindall, were married
on last Wednesday night.
The railroad authorities have changed the
name of West Chester station, on the G., C.
& N. R. R., to Leeds.
The Weather and the Crops.?The
weather-crop bulletin, issued by the signal
bureau at Washington last Saturday, says:
About normal temperature lias prevailed
in all districts east of the Mississippi and in
the regions west of the Rocky mountains,
while the week has been cold over the
Rocky mountain districts and thence eastward
to the Mississippi valley, the greatest
departure from the normal occcurring in
western Kansas, Nebraska and Colorado,
where the temperature was from 6? to 9?
below the average of the previous years.
Precipitation during the week has generally
been in excess over the principal agricultural
districts east of the Rocky mountains.
In the New England, Middle Atlantic
States, Ohio Valley and Southern States
east of the Mississippi, precipitation exceeded
one inch, and in many localities within
those regions it ranged from two to four
inches. The snowfall was unusually heavy
in western Kansas and northern Texas, where
the total precipitation generally exceeded
two inches of melted snow, which is equivalent
to twenty inches of snow.
Although the rainfall was less than usual
in Louisiana, Western Mississippi and portions
-<of Missouri, the amount, of those regions
generally exceeded half an inch.
Heavy snows also occurred in northern
Minnesota and in North Dakota, while light
showers occurred in the lower lake region,
lower Michigan, and upper Missouri valley.
From one-fourth to three-fourth of an inch
of rain was reported from Ca 'fordia during
the past week, while in soutawest Oregon
and east portions of Oregon and Washington
an excess of rainfall occurred.
The season continues from one to two
weeks late generally throughf ut the Northern
States. Farm work is generally retarded
on account of snow and cold in the spring
wheat regions and snow and heavy rains in
the winter wheat regions, although the general
prospects in the principal grain States
are considered very fitvorab'.e. Excessive
rains in the States of the Ohio Valley, Tennessee
and Illinois have retarded ploughing and
planting, but growing crops and fruits are
reported in excellent condition. Three counties
in Illinois report "flies damaging wheat,"
but other counties in the State report the
weather as favorable to wheal and meadows.
| Indiana and Kentucky report grains and
grass in fine condition and in Tennessee
much .corn, oates aud potatoes have been
planted.
The States of the lower Mississippi Valley
report farm work well advanced. Corn
planting nearly completed, and cotton planting
in progress. Excessive cloudiness and
cool nights have been unfavorable to early
corn in the west Gulf States. Louisiana
reports cane in an unusually fine condition.
Alabama reports weather favorable; ground
being prepared for cotton; oats in good condition,
and fair prospects for fruit.
In the South Atlantic States and Virginia,
excessive rains have proved unfavorable, and
planting has been from two week to a month
late. In South Carolina the rice crop is in
danger from overflow, and not more than
one-half the usual average of corn has been
ftn/1 fVin nrAonooto o? a fflAAmv
piauvcu^ auu vuv voj^vvw u? w i
Reports from the middle Atlantic States
indicate that the weather has been unfavorable
for rapid growth, but grains and grasses
are in good condition and fruit is apparently
uninjured. In New England the weather
was unfavorabls for sugar-making, and but
little ploughing and gardening is done in the
southern portions.
Sockless Jerry.?The Hon. Jerry Simpson
was in New York city last Monday, and
the following is the result of an interview
by a reporter for an afternoon paper:
"Some of the Republican papers in New
Hampshire say that Senator Chandler invited
you to speak in that State. Did he?"
"I have never heard anything about it. I
spoke there under the auspices of the Farmers'
Alliance. It is rather queer that I should
be accused of being an ally of the Republicans
in the North. Now, in the South the
Democrats declare the Farmers' Alliance is
in with the Republicans, and in the North
the Republicans declare that we are nothing
but Democrats, and between the two we go
ahead, gathering strength, and in 1892 both
parties will see what we are and whether we
can paddle our own canoe."
"Do you expect to run a candidate of your
own for the presidency ?"
"I think so but cannot say yet. Next
year sometime we will have a big conference
and decide what we shall do. It looks to
me as if we should be able to put a candidate
in the field and win." '
"You are accused of helping elect S*natd?
Palmer. Did you lend him any aid?'" r
"Well, I went by Springfield, and I am
not sorry that Palmer is elected senator.
Why should I not want to see him elected
senator. We want to hold the balance of
power in the senate and in the house, and
naturally I did not wish to see a Republican
elected, because it would lessen our chances
in the senate."
"How do you expect to have the balance
of power in the senate by the election of
Palmer?"
j "Easy enough. He is a Democrat, will
vote against protection and against the Republicans
on every vital point. Well, with
Peffer and Kyle and several silver senators
from the West, the Alliance expects to repeal
the present tariff. That is our aim and I
do not think we can fail."
This is Simpson's first visit to New York.
He intends to see the city thoroughly. His
address will not be the Windsor Hotel after
to-day, but in care of Henry George.
OBITUARY.
Died?Three miles west of York ville, March 2ti,
1891, MissAMANDA M. CARSON, aged about
46 years.
THE THERMOMETER'S RECORD
For the Week Ending March 31.-Observations
by Mr. J. R. Schorb.
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DATB. i | Si c ! S I
! g I . 5 ? H "S .s
i S ft 5 ? oj ? a
1 3 .3 *3 ^ r?
|! QQ | N 00 ^ A ? K
Wednesday 25....' 51 58 56 55 59 48 i .Thursdav
26 '50 45 44 40 51 44 I .82
Friday 27 1 39 49 49 40 49 39 1.42
Saturday 28 ! 37 50 51 48 50 37 i ....
Sunday 29 1 35 65 59 53 66 34 ] ....
Monday 30 | 40 63 56 53 03 40 j .?.
Tuesday 31 ' 40 j 56 00 54 66 46 .68
Mean for weekjj 43 1 56 j 54 51 59 i 41 ';2.93
SUMMARY FOR MARCH.
Mean temperature for the month, 48?; mean
maximum 5o?; mean minimum 39 .
Highest temperature 73? on the 23rd ; lowest
temperature 25? on the 15th.
Total amount of rain 12.47 inches.
It rained more or less on 19 days; number oi
clear dayB only 6.
JUariiet Reports.
YORKVILLE, April 1.?Cotton 8 to 84.
CHARLESTON, March 30.?Cotton 8j.
NEW YORK, March 30.?Cotton, 9. Futures
closed quiet, with sales ef 42,700 bales as follows:
April, 8.71 to 8.72; May, 8.79; June, 8.88 to 8.89;
July, 8.96 to 9.07: August, 9.01 to 9.02; Septem|
ber, October and November, 9.04 to 9.05; December,
9.07 to 9.08 ; January, 9.13 to 9.14.
?j)?ial $loti?s.
Preaching at Euon.
There will be preaching at Enon Baptist church
next Saturday and 8unday, at 11 o'clock a. m.
P. J. M. Osborne, Pastor.
Congregational Mectlug at Bethel.
Rev. Mr. Foster, of Gaston county, N. C., will
preach at Bethel at 2.30 P. M., on Sunday next,
5th of April. Immediately alter the services
there will be a congregational meeting.
April 1 8 It
A VolcC' From Texas.
Last fall we received a letter from Mr. C.
Mason Smith of Tucker, Texas, enclosing $10
for one Improved Singer Sewing Machine and
The Enquirer for one year. Below will be
found an unsolicited testimonial from Mr. Smith,
after a thorough test of the Machine:
Tucker, Texas. February 20, '91.
Capt. L. M. Grist, Yorkville, S. C.: Dear
Sir: I received the Sewing Machine in a few
weeks after ordering it, and my wife is well
pleased with it. It does as good work as Machines
sold here for from $35.00 to $60.00. I advise
every one who wants a good Machine at an
honest price to buy this Machine.
C. Mason Smith.
An Explauatiou.
There seems to be a misapprehension on the
part of some of our old subscribers?those whose
names are now on the subscription list?in regard
to our Premium Sewing Machine. They
have gotten the idea that if their subscription
expires at some time in the future, they are not
entitled to the benefits of our offer until after the
expiration of their present subscription; and
others have the idea that the offer is only to new
subscribers. Both ideas are wrong. If a subscriber
has already paid, for example, to January
11,1892, and pays us $16 for a Sewing Machine,
the machine will be delivered on board the cars
in Chicago, and his subscription to The Enquirer
will 1)6 credited to January 10,1893.
L. M. Grist.
"I Now Consider It Indispensable."
Last week I announced that I would publish a
statement from Mr. W. S. Wilkerson in regard
to the Corbin Disk Harrow that would amaze
every farmer who reads it. I should have added,
"Provided the reader does not own a harrow
himself," for I don't think those who have used
the implement any length of time will be surprised
at Mr. Wilkerson's statements. I will
say for the information of those who are not
personally acquainted with him, that he is not
only one of York's most progressive and successful
farmers, (and to be one of this class is no
small achievement, because there is probably no
county in the South that can boast as many) but
he is also one of the kind who don't talk simply
for the sake of making a noise. Read what he
has to say about the best agricultural implement
in the world, after using it for about eighteen
months:
- ? ? 1- ftO 1QA1
HICKORY UROVE, 9. VJ.t amrvu m, icwi.
Mr. Sam M. Grist, Yorkville, S. C.: Dear Sir?
I bought a No. 7 Corbin Disk Harrow from you
in October, 1889. I was delighted with It the
first time I tried it. I now oonsidor it an indispensable
implement on the farm. No fhmier
who looks after his own interest can afford to l>e
without it. To give an idea of its value at this
time, when every fanner is so far behind with his
work, I will say that I can take my Harrow, with
one hand and 4 mules, and put 300 to 400 pounds
weight on the Harrow, and break eight acres of
corn-stalk, cotton-stalk or stubble land in one
day, and prepare it deeper and better in every
way than can De done with 8 mules and 8 hands
in the ordinary way. [I have a weight box
on my Harrow. It is the length of the beam,
and is 9 inches wide at the bottom, 11 at top, and
about 10 inches deep. It is fastened on to the
beam with bolts.]
Last Bpring I plowed up my cotton stalks, and
with the Disk Harrow and 2 mules, cut up the
stalks and pulverised my land to the depth of
five inches at the same operation, and at tne rate
of an acre an hour.
Wheat and oats can be put in with it much
better than the ordinary way. One hand and
2 mules is all that is necessary to put in eight to
ten acres a day.
The best prepared land I have ever had was a
piece of heavy weed stubble turned in the fell
and cut up witn the Corbin Harrow in the spring.
In conclusion, let me say that the Harrow thoroughly
breaks and pulverizes the land and leaves
it In a porous condition. Land that has been
pulverized with a Corbin Harrow will not bake.
Respectfully, W. S. Wilkerson.
March 31 8 tf
vocal music.
PERSONS wishing to learn the RUDIMENTS
OF VOCAL MUSIC, are invited to meet
PROFESSOR HARD'S Class at the GRADED
SCHOOL BUILDING, to-morrow afternoon,
(Thursday) at 3 o'clock.
April I 8 It*
equalization"boardmeeti nor
AUDITOR'S OFFICE, YORK COUNTY, S. C.,
Yorkville, S. C., April 1,1891.
THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION of York
county will hold a meeting'in the AUDITOR'S
OFFICE, on WEDNESDAY, APRIL
8TH, 1891, for the transaction of suoh business as
may properly come before said Board.
W. B. WILLIAMS,
County Auditor, York county.
April 1 8 It
DISSOLUTION OF CO-PARTNERSmpT
THE co-partnership heretofore existing at
Tirzah, S. C., under the firm name of H.
MAS8EY A CO., has this day been dissolved by
the retirement of Dr. R. T. M. Hall. II. MASSEY
has purchased his entire interest in the
business and assumed all outstanding obligations
of the old firm. The business will be continued
under the firm nameof H. Mahbky & Co.
II. MASSEY A CO.
March 5,1891. 5 3t
notice to"physicians:
THERE will be a meeting of the BOARD OF'
MEDICAL EXAMINERS for York county,
held IN YORKVILLE, at 11 o'clock A. M.,
on MONDAY, 0TH OF APRIL, and all Physicians
wishing to register are requested to appear
at that time and produce certificate of graduation,
Ac.
By order of Board.
T. A. CRAWFORD, M. D.
K. W. PRESSLEY, M. I).
J. II. SAYE, M. D.
April 1 8 It
cotton gin repairing:
THE undersigned informs the public that he
is prepared at his shop, 2} miles south of
Yorkville, to REPAIR COTTON GINS and
put them in first-class order. He guarantees all
work entrusted to him to give satisfaction. Persons
who desire any work of this kind, are urged
to send it to him immediately, and not wait until
next fall, when it will bo time to cominenco ginning.
GINS MAY BESENTTO YORKNILLH
BY RAILROAD, and they will be transported
between his shop and the depot, and returned to
the depot WITHOUT EXTRA CHARGE;
but in everv instance the railroad freight must be
prepaid. Persons who ship Gins by railroad are
requested to notify him by mail of shipment.
All letters of inquiry will be promptly answered.
?- W.J.JONES.
April 1 8 2t
THIS STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County of York.
court ok common pf.kas.
A. W. Osliorne, Plaintiff, against E. M. Freese
f A Company, partners lining business under
f , the firm name of E. M. Freese A Company,
Defendants.?Summons for Relief? t'oniElaint
not Served.
e Defendants above named, to wit: K. M.
Freose A Company, partners doing business
under the firm name of E. M. Freese and
Company:
YOU are hereby summoned and required to
answer the complaint in this action, wliieh
is tiled in the oftico of the Clerk of the Court of
Common Pleas for the said county, and to servo
a copy of your answer to the said complaint on the
subscribers, at their office at Rlacksburg, South
Carolina, within twenty days after the service
hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and
if you fail to answer the complaint within the
time aforesaid, the plaintiff in this action will
apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the
complaint.
Dated March 11th, A. D. 1891.
[i.. s.] W. Brown Wyi.ik, Clerk of the Court
of Common Pleas, York county, South
Carolina.
FINLEY A PkLOAOH,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
NOTICE.
To the abovo defendants, E. M. Freese and
Company, doing business under the firm name
of E. M. Froese and Company : Please take
notice that the Summons, together with the
Complaint in this action, was filed in the oltlco
of the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, for
said county, at Yorkville, S. C., on the 11th
day of March, 1891.
FIN LEY A DkLOACH,
PlaintifTs Attorneys.
March 18 0 fit
ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.
THE Creditors of FRANK HAPPERFIELD,
Sr., deoeased, are hereby notified to present
their claims against the estate to the undersigned,
properly authenticated, within the time prescribed
oy law. All persons indebted to said estate
are notified to settle with the undersigned
without delay.
JOS. F. WALLACE, Administrator.
March 18 6 3t
NOTICE TO TEACHERS.
OFFICE OF SCHOOL COMMISSIONER,)
York County.
THE examination of applicants for CERTIFICATES
TO TEACH in the free public
schools of York county, will be held in Yorkville,
on FRIDAY, the 24TH DAY OF APRIL,
1891. The law prescribes that applicants be examined
as to their proficiency in Orthography.
; Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Geography, and
! History of the United States and of South Carolina.
Also as to their knowledge of Physiology,
Hygiene and the Theory and Practice of Teacning.
JAMES CAN8LER,
School Commissioner.
March 25 7 3t
M. & H. C. STRAUSS.
FIRST CHOICE IS THE BEST.
MA H. C. STRAUS8 are receiving daily a
new stock of
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS.
All who have seen their stock express their opin
ion that it is tho
HANDSOMEST STOCK OF GOODS
At very low prices. Never was a better selection
of LADIES' DRESS GOODS, SHOES AND
READY-MADE CLOTHING. Come and see.
The One-Price Cash Store, and that the cheapest.
GEO. T. SCHORB.
HOW TO SAVE MONEY!
A NY ONE INTENDING TO PURCHASE
A PIANO will save from $50.00 to $75.00 by calling
on me and examining the "OPERA" PIANO
and the LESTER PIANO. They are
first-class in every respect and fully guaranteed.
I am here to stay, and am ready and willing to
give satisfaction at all times.
THE WILCOX & WHITE ORGAN
Still leads ahead of all others. I am ready to
place it beside any other Organ that is made.
Will sell you a better instrument for less money
than any other dealer will. I keep them in good
order free of charge. Come and see me before
you buy, or write for Catalogues, Prices, <fce.
DON'T BUY A CHEAP ORGAN.
It will "play out" in a few years, like a cheap
Watch. Honest and feir dealing to all.
GEO. T. SCHORB.
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MOLD BUSINESS IN NEW HANDS.
f" V '*
The York Marble Y ard Will Be
Continued by T. B. McClain.
HAYING bought the entire stock of MONUMENTS,
TOMBSTONES AND MARBLE,
belonging to the estate of the late Mr.
Frank Happerfield, I would say to the public
that I am prepared to furnish any and all Kinds
of TOMBSTONES, from a plain slab up to a
BEAUTIFULLY CARVED . MONUMENT.
In the stock on hands, there are three beautiful
monuments, several carved headstones, and a lot
of plain marble, mat win do nmsneu in any
style desired.
All contracts made by the late Mr. Happerfield,
or estimates famished by him, will be carried
out or completed by me at the prices he
offered. Those to whom he had made offers at
estimates for marble work, will please call on
me and and make known the same, as I do not
know all the parties with whom be had made
contracts.
I SHALL REPLENISH AND INCREASE
the stock of Marble from time to itime and will
be able to famish any kind of monument or
tombstone called for, and at prices that will meet
any legitimate competition. NOW DON'T IMAGINE
THAT YDU WILL GET INFRIOR
WORK, for I expect to have the work done by
Mr. Happerfteld's workman, and will (five you
first class material and the very best work ; and
further, the work will be finished and subject to
your approval or rejection.
par-1 have also bought the stock of Groceries
and Dry Goods left by Mr. Happerfield, and
am offering them very low for a short time to
keep from moving thein. Will be at the OLD
STAND of Mr. Happenield for a short time.
Give me a call and gel prices.
T. B. McCLAIN.
April 1 fl tf
FREW BR0S7& KEESLER,
rook H3[iiii, m. o.
(umiirflftffmani
PUR ZDOSXIX.
^"OW, don't think we stole this thread. We
simply know how to buy under the market, and
we use THE SHINING S1LVKK AiMi) TitlJK
MIGHTY GREENBACKS for all they are
worth; and^e do more, wejjivethe trade the
advantage of our
"KNOWING HOW TO BUY."
Every article in our stock is, to a person with a
few ready dollars, a leader compared with the
prices of all old-line dealers. Now, hear us, and
let all who can, meet our prices.
Six grades of the MOST FAMOUS CORSET
KNOWN TO THE WORLD,
"THOMPSON'S GLOVE-FITTING,"
Just at hand. They fire a source of delight to all
women. The most comfortable, most durable,
and only perfeot-fltting Corset made. BALL'S
H. P. CORSET, that others sell for $1.00, we sell
for 79 cents. WARNER'S CORALINE CORSET,
everywhere |1.00; with us 85 cents.
OLMSTEAD'S DRESS REFORM WAIST at
98 cents. WARNER'S HOSE SUPPORTERS :
Child reus, 10 cents; Misses, 15 cents; Ladies'
gored-belt, 2.1 cents.
im mm hi niiisiffiif!
Drive other dealers out of the market. See our
Mammoth 5 cents Tablet; it's a real daisy.
DRESS GOODS.
Plaid and Striped Henriettas, 29 cents.
All-Wool Henriettas, solid colors, 48 uiul 00
cents.
Kvening Shades, 45 cents.
Wool-tilling Henriettas, 374 and 25 cents.
Single-width Cashmeres and other textures at
10 and 124 cents.
Handsotno Black Striped Worsted, 08cents.
Imported Black Batiste, all-wool, 58 cents.
Black Serge, 58 cents.
Brocaded Brilliantine, .'io cents.
Plain Brilliantine, 48 cents.
Silk-finished Mohair Tanuse, 73 cents.
Alpaca, 25 cents.
Black Henriettas, Herman and French makes,
55, 70 and 03 cents. English and Domestic manufacture,
10, 14 and 25 cents.
Beautiful Wash Surahs, 17 cents.
Solid China Silks, 48 cents.
Plaid Surahs, 98 cents.
Plaid and Striped Organdies, in exquisite effects,
black and white, 10 to 35 cents.
Indian Dimity, IS, 27 and 39conts.
Dragon Black Persian Mulls, black ground
with white, at 10 cents.
Corded "P K," 20, 23 and 25 cents,
India Linens, 8 to 35 cents.
Apron Check Nainsooks, 5 to 20cents.
Flouncing, Embroideries, Linen Laces, and a
myriad of innumerablea, at prices that make
competition scratch his head.
FREW BROS. A KEESLER,
Rock Hill,S. C.
MRS.T. M. POBSON.
DOBSON'S RACKET.
GRAND OPENING OF MILLINERY
ON
THURSDAY, APRIL 2ND,
AT
DOBSON'i RACKET.
Everybody Cordially Invited to
Attend.
QN THURSDAY, APRIL 2ND, we will, for
the benefit of the Ladles, have a GRAND EX
HIBITION OF LADIES1, MISSES' AND
CHILDREN'S
TRIMMED HATS AND BONNETS.
Now, do not fail to come and see them, as we
fafeve a VERY TASTY TRIMMER, AND
WILL HAVE SOME RARE BEAUTIES for
you to see. We will show you more style in our
Hats and Bonnets than ever has
BEEN SHOWN IN YORKVILLE.
This seems like pretty big talk, but all we ask is
that you come and see. Then decide for yourselves.
Don't forget the day and date?
THURSDAY, APRIL 2ND.
Mrs. DOBSON, Miss SUE HOOPES and Miss
IRENE STARR will have on their sweetest
smiles, and will certainly make your stay pleasant.
Everybody come and feast their eyes.
Now, the OLD CHAP, not wishing to be laid
on the shelf by his better half, who shows Millinery,
will have
A LITTLE SHOW OF HIS OWN,
In the. way of DRESS GOODS, TRIMMINGS,
WHITE GOODS AND OTHER NOVELTIES,
and hopes the ladies will give him a few motlmn
o-nH if nn mnro rink
1IICIIVO Ul bUOU DUUV) HM??f ?w
one eye at these Goods. Messrs. SYDNEY DAVIDSON
AND R. H. DOBSON, our young
sports, will show you round and try to make
the time pass off pleasantly,
ESPECIALLY FOR THE YOUNG LADIES.
The ladies especially and the pubile generally,
are respectfully invited to attend.
REMEMBER, ONE DAY ONLYTHURSDAY,
APRIL 2ND, 1891.
Yours for everybody to come arid see
DOBSON'gl RACKET.
Headquartbrs New York City.
BEARD & INMAN.
WILL IT PAT YOU
TO STEP INTO BEARD & INMAN'S and
look through THEIR ELEGANT NEW
STOCK ? This Is a question you should consider
before
BUYING YOUR SPRING OUTFIT.
Let them give you prices and you can bet your
life you have lost noth ing. It is your attention
we want arrested, and we want you to stay in
custody long enough to convince you that it is
not forgery we contemplate, but to show you a
FINER ASSORTMENT OF MEN'S, BOYS',
YOUTHS' AND CHILDREN'S
CLOTHING AND FURNISHING GOODS
That can be found in this locality. It is certainly
pleasing to us to be commended by EVERY
(inR FOR
ALWAYS BEING ON TOP
With all that is NEW AND STYLISH in what
we can justly call RELIABLE CLOTHING
AND FURNISHINGS.
OUR BOYS' CLOTHING
Was selected with especial care and pains. The
number already sola is enough proof to us that
we have them
MARKED IN CORRECT FIGURES,
So correct as to be JUST UNDER OTIIER
DEALERS.
Our eagerness is to always have THOROUGHLY
SATISFIED CUSTOMERS. With this in
view,
OUR ENTIRE LINE OF'CLOTHING
Is in full accord. See them early. The brightest
and best go the soonest, you know.
BEARD & IN MAN,
The Gents' Furnishers.
RIPPLE&nCARROLL.
A CHANGE IN PRICE.
FOR the past two months or more, we have
been selling 14 pounds of Standard Granulated
Sugar for $1.0(1, and our friends have been predicting
that we would not continue such "folly"
for a great length of time. We sold out tho last
ounce of our 14 jH)ui:ids for $1.00 Sugar on last
Saturday, and since that time we have had no
Sugar, but lots of calls for it. We are pleased to
state, however, that we will have a fresh simply
in a few days, and will offer it at SIXTEEN
POUNDS FOR ONE DOLLAR.
WE URGED THE PEOPLE
Several weeks ago to lay in their supply of
FLOUR, BACON, CORN, etc., at the then ruling
low prices. We wore sure they could not
last. Some availed themselves of the low prices
and are now tixod, while others who might have
done so, did not. Prices have advanced. Wo
can't help it, friends. We will, however, sell
you goods now at a better price than anybody
else.
WE STILL WANT
About throe car-loads of COTTON SEED AT
14 CENTS A BUSHEL. This price will not
last long, as the mills will soon quit taking seed,
when the price will drop lov/er. If you have
seed bring them in right away.
RIDDLE A CAKKUlilj.
A CORRECT PORTRAIT.
DO you want u CORRECT PORTRAIT of
yourselfor your husband, or wife, or child,
or father or mother, or of a deceased relative?
one that will he a pleasure to you ? I would inform
you that I can make such a picture for you
EITHER IN OIL OH CRAYON.
I If you douht that I can, you may obtain conclusive
ovidenee of WHAT I CAN DO by calling
| on Mr. W. T. BARRON, at Kennedy Bros. A.
Barron's Store, or at my mother's residence on
East Liberty street, where you will have the opportunity
of
EXAMINING MY WORK.
Instruction given either IN OIL OR CRAYON
at 25 cents an hour.
Miss DAISY WILLIAMS,
I). K. KINI.KY. J. S. liRK.'K.
FIN LEY dt RHICE,
ATTOltNEYH AT I.AW,
Yorlu II le. H. C.
ALL business entrusted to us will bo given
prompt attention.
OFFICE IN THE BUILDING ATTIIE REAR
OF M. A H. C. STRAUSS'S STORE.
WM. C. LATIMER.
HOME AGAIN!
Misses Shires and Anthony are
At Their Posts!
THE BAZAAB IN FULL BLAST!
Millinery and Dress Goods in Reckless
Profusion.
^^FTER two week's deliberation in New York,
the centre of Fashion for the American continent,
I have returned home with a stock of
DRESS GOODS AND MILLINERY that I
am sure will rise above all former efforts and
and dazzle the eyes of feminine loveliness.
We invite ladies of every community to call
and inspect these goods, get prices, criticise and
make comparisons, which I am satisfied will
result to our mutual benefit.
Miss Eleanor Shires and Miss Lizzie Anthony
are at their posts of duty, and they will take
great pleasure in explaining the styles and fashions
of th.e coming season, and otherwise entertain
the hundreds of patrons and friends of THE
BAZAAR. In short they will spare no effort
in making every one feel at home and make their
visit pleasant and instructive as well as profitable.
While the stock of THE BAZAAR is ftill to
overflowing, the proprietor can conceive of nothing
that would give him more pleasure than for
all his lady friends to be able to see these goods
before the stock is too much broken. So, cordially,
are you invited to inspect them.
By "our own efforts we have built up a large
and paying business, and by our own efforts we
propose to mantain it," is a stereotyped phrase
which would apply to my business if one or
two alterations were made. However, if good
goods and square dealings, is to count for as
much in the fiiture as it has in the past, my full
share of the public's patronago is assured and
LATIMER'S BAZAAR is bound to continue
to be headquarters for all kinds of first-class
Dry Goods.
If you want a nice Suit of Clothes, remember
that LATIMER can ftirnish it and save you
money.
Ladies, if you want a nice Dress, you had better
wait till LATIMER'S STOCK COMES IN,
which will not be later than Friday.
Ladies, if you want a nice pair of Shoes, as
a matter of course you will get them at LATIMER'S
BAZAAR.
WM. C. LATIMER, Proprietor.
GENTLEMEN7!
IF you want a nice, stylish DERBY HAT you
should bear in mind that LATIMER'S
FASHION BAZAAR is the place to get it.
HA NAN'S SHOES. ~
WHENEVER you want a first-class pair of
DRESS SHOES, go to the "Fashion Bazaar"
and ask for the Hanan and take no other.
WM. C. LATIMER, Proprietor.
RAZOR AND RAZOR STROPS.
IF you want a good Razor and Razor Strop,
call and buy it from WM. C. LATIMER.
TABLE CROCKERY.
CALL and examine our stock of TABLE
CROCKERY and be convinced that we
can save you money. WM. C. LATIMER.
GROCERIES.
WE carry in stock a line of the very best
quality of FAMILY GROCERIES and
we sell them at prices to compete with the inferior
grades. WM. C. LATIMER.
THE NEW HOME.
THE NEW HOME SEWING MACHINE
is the boat Machine on the market and you
oan buy it at W. C. LATIMER'S.
LOWRY & STARR.
LANDRETH'S GARDEN SEEDS.
WE sell LANDRETH'S GARDEN SEEDS,
all fresh?date 1891. If you want fresh
seeds, that are certain to come' up, you should
use Landrcth's, and you will find tne Emporium
the place to buy them. We have Beans, Peas
and Melon Seeds in bulk, and can give you fully
twice as many as where you buy them in papers.
We still have a few Onion Sets on hand and nave
ordered more. Call early or they will all begone.
Have a lot of Watermelon and Cantaloupe Seeds.
LOWRY & STARR.
THEY HAVE ARRIVED.
OUR Pocket Knives, Razors and Razor Strops
have arrived, and we can show as nice a lino
of Pocket Knives as any house in town. We
sell only the best Razors and guarantee every
one of tuem. After using it, if not satisfactory
in every respect, return it and get your money
back. LOWRY & STARR.
STATIONERY^
WHEN in need of Writing Paper, Pencils,
Tablets, Ink, Pens, and, in fact, everything
in the Stationery Line, you will find it to your interest
to see our stock before buying. School
Crayons, ten cents per gross; Slate Pencils, four
for one cent: Lead Pencils at 5 cents per dozen:
good Note Paper at 5 cents per quire. Call and
see us. LOWRY & STARR.
SNUFF 1 SNUFF II SNUFF!I!
ALL lovers of this'trticle will find it to their
interest to call at. or send to the Emporium.
We keep quite a number of different brands. In
Tobacco we are still the leaders.
LOWRY A STARR,
Leading Druggists.
Pocket Knives.
R. B. LOWRY.
DRY GOODS AND GROCERIES.
are headquarters for DRY GOODS AND
GROCERIES, and if you will give us a trial wo
will show you that we mean what we say.
Children's COARSE SHOES for 35 cents that
are worth 50 cents.
MEN'S SHOES, all styles and prices, low for
Cash.
Try our McKay Sewed LADIES' BUTTONED
SHOE from 81.65 to $3.50. Every pair warranted.
SNOWFLAKE HOMINY.
Something new?our SNOWFLAKE HOMINY.
This Hominy has never been sold hero
before; and if you will try it, you will always use
it.
We keep CALIFORNIA CANNED GOODS,
and it will pay you to cull and get them, because
they are the best. R. B. LOWRY.
GEO. H. 0'L.EABY.
FURNITURE, STOVES AM) CARPETS.
YOU will linti u large anil splendid stock of
FURNITURE t?> make your selection
from. Parlor Suits, Chamber Suits, Dining
Room and Kitchen Furniture, with all the medium
and common grades of Furniture. It is my
aim to keep everything kept in this line, and sell
us low as any market. (J. II. O'LKARY.
STOVES!STOVES! I
STOVKS bought by the car-load, making prices
and freights both lower thuu in smaller quantities.
All grades of Cooking Stoves, Ranges,
Coal and Wood Heating Stoves, open Franklins
and Fire Orates. All we ask is an examination
of our Stoves and Prices. G. II. O'LKARY.
CARPETS : CARPETS ::
I AM receiving my second supply of Wool
Gurnets and Rugs. Nearly all my Fall stock
sold. Cane Matting, Cocoa and Napier Matting,
and Floor OIL Cloth, at G. II. O'LKARY'S.
SADDLES AND HARNESS.
I AM still headquarters for reliable hand-made
SADDLES AND IIARNESS, anil all goods
in this line. U. II. O'LKARY.
J SOLE AGENT.
THIS will certify that SAM M. GRIST, of
Yorkville, S. ('., has been appointed as SOLE
Agent for the sale ofCORBIN DISK HARROWS,
COR BIN ROAD CARTS, Ac., in and
for the counties of YORK, CHESTER, LANCASTER
and FAIRFIELD, in the State of
South Carolina, and MECKLENBURG county,
in the State of North Carolina.
ST. LAWRENCE M'F'G CO.
January 7 1 tf
?? MAY & may, ai
ift DRUGGISTS. ii
" i "
NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS!!
Just Received Our New
Spring Medicines. .
OUR NEW SUPPLY OF SPRING MEDICINES
HAVE JUST ARRIVED AND
WE WOULD ADVISE CUSTOMERS TO
CALL AT ONCE AND GET THEIR SUPPLY.
FRESH GARDEN SEEDS.
Now is the time to begin preparations for Garden
work, and it will soon be time to make selections
of SEEDS. It is upon this last named
question that we propose to call your special attention,
ibr we have the LARGEST VARIETY
OF GARDEN SEEDS THAT WE EVER
HANDLED, and are prepared to offer inducements
that you would not expect to obtain in
smaller towns. ALL KINDS OF FLOWER
SEEDS AND PLANTS IN VARIETY.
BEAUTIFY YOUR HOMES,
DECORATE YOUR FRONT YARDS, STREW
YOUR VERY PATHS WITH FRAGRANT
FLOWERS AND MAKE YOUR HOMES
FAIRLY BLOSSOM IN THE SPRING TIME.
No. Wo fJan't Do That.
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Wearo Headquarters for HORSE AND CATTLE
POWDERS, but we can't afford to throw
in a present worth the price of a package of our
powaere: but for twenty-five cents we will give
you the best package of HORSE AND CATTLE
POWDERS YOU EVER USED. And
we say that if you use this Powder once, we are
satisfied that thereafter you will never be without
it. Now is the time to begins its use and
MAY <ft MAY'S IS THE PLACE TO BUY
IT.
NOW AS TO DRUGS,
We are headquarters. Anything you want, we
keep it, and we have a large supply of all kinds
of FANCY GOODS, NOVELTIES, DRUGGISTS'
SUNDRIES AND A FEW THINGS
USUALLY KEPT IN GROCERIES, such as
SODA, TOBACCO, SNUFF, CONCENTRATED
LYE, ROCK POTASH, ETC.
LORILLARD'S SNUFF.
We have a most excellent stock of LORRILLARD'S
HIGH TOAST SCOTCH SWEET
AND BITTER SNUFF IN BLADDERS OF
ALL SIZES AT FOUR CENTS AN OUNCE,
j OR FOUR CENTS A BOX-SIX BOXES
FOR A QUARTER. The best is the cheapest.
Trusses! Trusses! I
What is the use of your sending off for a Truss,
when MAY <fc MAY can fit you with a comfortable
and economical Truss In a few minutes ?
They have the control of a new patent ajustable
Truss, that will fit anybody.
HARD RUBBER GOODS.
Our stock of Hard Rubber Goods is fuller and
more complete than ever and comprises all kinds
of Syringes, Breast Pumps, etc.
We carry a first-class line of Nursing Bottles
and all kinds of rubber goods.
I
HAIR BRUSHES,
Tooth Brushes, Nail and Clothes Brushes, in an
I endless variety. When you want anything in
this line don't forget MAY A MAY. Tneir
prices are very low.
Tf imn want # New Fountain Pen or anv kind
of Writing Material, call at MAY & MAY'S.
Kerosene Oil at 20 Cents.
We are selling all kinds of Oils. We sell the
best quality of Kerosene Oil at 20 cents. Give
us your trade.
We are handling the celebrated PARAGON
POINT CIGAR. Try it, and if you don't believe
we keep Smoking and Chewing Tobaccos
of the very best quality, call and be convinced.
MAY & MAY
[ A. Y. CARTWHIGHT. W?. M. ALLISON.
A. Y. CARTWRIGHT & CO.
ACT NOW!
THE NEW YORK RACKET announces that
it has on hauda large JOB LOT OF BARGAINS,
which were udvertised last week and
week before. Now that the clouds have cleared
away, we desire to call your attention to the fact
that we still have big bargains for you which
will notstay in our store in pleasant weather, and
we would suggest that you
CALL IMMEDIATELY
And secure your share, at prices that we know
}rou can't duplicate elsewhere. Besides this
ob lot of bargains, we have received about all
of our SPRING DRY GOODS ANI) DRESS
TRIMMINGS.
GINGHAMS
At from 7 cents a yard up to 25 cents?nothing
like it ever seen here before. We have beautiI
ful Combination Ginghams.
A BUGGY WHIP.
We have a splendid stock of Celluloid Buggy
Whips, to which we invite your inspection.
Ladies' Slippers and Shoes in every quality.
Ask to see our Docker's $2.50 Shoe for Men.
Six Hundred Styles of Overshirts
For Gents, at from 20 cents up to $'1.00, which
gives an opportunity to customers to obtain bargains
that wo are satisfied that they will never
ave again. We can't get any more, and we
don't want you to come in our store in a month
from now and call for these bargains, for they
won't be there. Wo will be delighted to show
them while they remain on our counters. Space
in this paper forbids a description, but we will
try to itemize a few things.
We have an extra quality of Ladies' Gauze
Undcrvest at from 7 cents up to 75 cents.
Over One Thousands Pairs of Suspenders at
from 5 cents a pair up to 75 cents a pair?no two
nltu
unun uimu.
We have the MOST MAGNIFICENT LINE
OF GENTS' CHAVATS EVER SEEN IN
YORKVILLE?over 700 detigns?which will be
sold ut paralyzing prices. Your especial attention
is directed to our Windsor Ties and Four-inlland.
Act at once, and at least inspect our stock
and be convinced that the "Now York Racket is
the leading low priced Cash house in the UpCountry.
A. Y. CARTWRIGHT A CO.
Nkw Yokk Ofkick, 4tKi lthoadway.
KENNEDY BROS. & BARRON^
DIDN'T SELL OUT.
SEVERAL weeks ago we.announced in these
columns that we wanted sellout our entire
I stock of goods by the tirst of March. Well we
I did not succeed in doing so, but our business has
Iteon quite satisfactory, ami wo return thanks to
all who have favored us with their patronage.
We desire to inform our friends and everybody
else that wo have recently received additions
to our stock of Crockery, and while we
do not claim to have "the largest, prettiest and
cheapest stock in the Piedmont section," still we
think we can please all who will examine our
stock and get our prices.
Do you expect to buy any Plows, Plow Stocks,
Trace Chains, etc., tliis Spring? You can get
almost anvthing you want in this line of us.
We sell Tobacco. I f you want a good chewing
Tobacco at a reasonable price vou should not fail
to try "DOCTOR'S PRESCRfPTION." It isall
right. "RISING STAR" is the name of a popular
Smoking Tobacco that we sell. It is popular
because it is good and sells at a reasonable price.
One trial wilFconvinee you of its superior quality.
It won't cost you much to test it. Only 10
cents for a quarter of a pound package.
"THE MODERN BARN,"
Is another brand of Smoking Tobacco handled
by us and it rarely ever fails to please the most
fastidious.
We sell School Hooks. All orders by mail
will receive prompt attention.
We are agents for the celebrated AM ERICAN
Sewing Machine. The American Machine b
recognized as a leader in the sewing machine
world, and everyone we sell is fully warranted
for FIVE years, both by the manufacturers and
ourselves. Call and see us before buving.
KENNEDY BROS. A BARRON.
VICTORY AT LAST.
DOZENS and dozensof unsuccessful attempt)
have been made by inventors to produce u
Sewing Needle that could be threaded without
dilllculty by aged persons or persons with defective
sight, and not until recently has the problem
been solved. I have secured the agency for tin
Calyx-Kyed Needle and it can be threaded ii
the dark.
I have in stock a lot of Sweet Potatoes.
I want to buy FRESH Butter and Eggs.
ACNES MOORE.
CHATTEL MORTGAGES,
LIENS FOR SUPPLIES, Rent Liens, Title*
to Real Estate und Mortgages on Real Estate.
Forsale at T1IK ENQU fit EH OFFICE.
January 3S 51 tt
ueyunu measure 111 Lim ciiuiw w i?u?uv vUv>r
ana solvent insurance for the great masses of the
people.
Less than a decade ago President Harper introduced,
without drums or cymbals, his plan
of insurance. His name then had not come to
the front; to-day it is household word throughout
the United States and Canada. His system,
as adopted by the Mutual Reserve, is known
and trusted also in London, Paris, Berlin and
other "foreign" cities. Under President Harper's
guidance, the Mutual Reserve is a synonym
ror good faith, security and fair dealing. It nas
been able to meet its obligations to the ftillest,
and retain the confidence of every man who
ever invested a dollar in it. President Harper
may well lay claim to a full share of the honors,
for to him, in a great degree, is due its development.
Upon his researches its policy has been
built. The principles underlying it were his
discoveries, tne results of many years of careful,
arduous, personal study. How to obtain life
insurance at the lowest possible rate and with
absolute security, is a momentous question, and
President Harper has always maintained, with
good reason, that pure life insurance to the people
should be estimated upon what is actually
fmid for death claims, as the same occur, with a
imitation to the expenses and not upon fancy
individual rates.
In his able report, at the tenth annual meeting
of the association, President Harpershowed conclusively
that the amount of money paid to the
Mutual Reserve by the members (60,000) for
each $1,000 of insurance, has averaged less than
! one-third the income received by old system
companies, and that the expenses of this association
for the same amount of insurance had been *
1 but a little more than one-third as great.
[From The Times, Philadelphia.]
! The tenth annual meeting and the report of
the direction of the Mutual Reserve Fund Life
Association must attract wide attention to the
Mutual Reserve system of life insurance. The
fact that this association has grown from over
$7,000,000 insurance in force, and over $8,000 of
invested assets the first year, to over $197,000,000
insurance and over $2,900,000 cash and invested
assets in ten years, with over $9,700,000 of death
claims paid and a reserve fund of over $2,700,000,
prove that the aytem has taken deep and permanent
root in this country.
The Mutual Reserve Association maybe regarded
as the pioneer of the system in tne United
States, as it was the first to organize under
the system on such a legitimate basis as to command
the approval of the State Insurance ComMiiautnnprs
cronerniiv. and it has maintained its
position witL such scrupulous care, under the
Presidency of Edward B. Harper, that it now
ranks among the great life insurers of the country.
And it extends its business to England,
France and Germany and other foreign countries.
There the system is not new, as it has
been in operation in England for many years,
and the faith in it may be understood when it is
stated that the Lord Mayor of London is on the
Mutual Reserve direction in that city.
The aim of the Mutual Reserve system is to
furnish safe life insurance ut the minimum of
cost, and the experience of a decade points
strongly to the safety and permanency of the
system, and clearly demonstrates its cheapness.
Its profits by lapsed policies are less than under
the old system, but that is the strongest argument
in its favor. A system that logically calculates
on large profits from lapsed policies,
must bo based on the theory that many policyholders
must lose all they invest. Viewed from
any standjioint the last report of the Mutual
Reserve Fund Association is the strongest argument
in favor of the system that coula be presented,
as tigures defy all the ingenuity of opposing
theories.
[From The World, New York.)
Yesterday afternoon the tenth annual meeting
of the Board of Directors and members of the
Mutual Reserve Fund Life association, took
place in the offices of the company in the Potter
building. The spacious room in which the
various reports of the year were read, was crowded
full with officers of the association, policyholders
and friends of the institution. President
Edward B. Harper sat in the presiding chair,
i his face alieam over the established success
which he could surely count now utter ten years
of fighting against rivuls, battling against conservatism,
and contending, with his sleeves
i rolled up to the elbow, against all kinds and
conditions of jealous enemies.
A decade had rolled by since the day when
the association was in its swaddling clothes.
r The institution yesterday was no longer a house
' built on the sands, but usolid fact, uu established
success. Its foundations were at last firmly
planted in the ground, so that 110 adverse wind
could shake it, 110 ill-wind rock it.
The meeting opened at 1 o'clock. President
Ilarpcr made a graceful speech by way of pre
hide", and then began the reading of ilia concise,
explicit report. C'oniptroller llenry J. Reiu,
inund followed Mr. Harper with a convincing
| digest of the year's business, and after him, in
, turn, came the reading of the reports of the va\
rious otllcers in thedin'ercnts department.
The funds of the association are in so nourishing
a condition to-day, the investments have
been so successfully made, the membership is
so rapidly increasing and everything about the
company is prospering so well, that there was
frood cause why President Harper's face should
>c abeam as he sat in his chair yesterday and
i heard the otllcers and policyholders in the association
cheer and applaud as each succeeding
report of the various departments was read oft".
Yesterday saw the growth and development
of the institution perfected beyond all cavil or
dispute.
[From The Court Journal, New York.]
Nothing in life insurance circles attracted more
attention than the publication of the tenth annual
report of the Mutual Reserve Fund Life
Association which was laid before the members
at thcirunnual meeting and was published broadcast
ut the time. Nor lias anything created more
favorable comment than the wonderful growth
and present strength of the association as shown
by the otllcers at this meeting in that report. It
is unnecessary to give at length the admirable
report of President Harper, so full of interesting
statistics of the company, of which he is the
head, and let us add the mainspring in its career.
1 The business of the Mutual Reserve is now so
thoroughly established in this and other countries
that its success is 110 longer a question?it is
1 established beyond a doubt, and each year will
see its extended growth and prosperity. It is 110
longer looked upon as an interloper by the oldline
companies, nut is recognized as the exponent
of new a system in life insurance which it has
demonstrated to be a practical success, and that
1 it is an honorable antagonist worthy of their best
etforts in competition.
To the Nestor of this great association, E. B.
' Harper, Esq., the president, the greatest credit is
due for the result of the past ten years. To his
* sagacious management and energy may be attributed
the successful working of the plans upon
[ which the company has arrived so high 011 tho
' ladder of success; to his wonderful judgment of
men, the surrounding the management with a
body ol'otlieials, everyone of which is an expert
in his appointed field of duty.
I will be pleased to furnish any who may con"
template insuring their lives with any desired
information in regard to the Mutual Reserve
| Fund Life Association and its mode of doing
business. J. S. BRICE, Geu'l Agent,
Yorkville, S. C.
ARE YOU IN IT?
IF NOT, WHY NOT?
IN any system of life insurance the insured are
the insurers, and from them every cent expended,
whether in management, or in the payment
of death claims, must first be collected ;
consequently life insurance companies are simply
corporations composed of members mutually
bound together for the protection of their fiunilies,
the contributions of the many thus united
constituting the fiind out of which a stipulated
amount is paid to the representatives of the few
who are taken away each year. This being the
case, it is self evident that the more closely the
rates charged for life insurance conform to the
amount actually required for the payment of
death claims and expenses, the greater the number
that will be able to avail themselves of its
benefits.
The above hi the principle on which the Mutual
Reserve Fund Life Association does business. It
furnishes insurance at cost with a small amount
added to defray the necessary expenses of con
ducting the business. It started out ten yean
ago
TO FURNISH HONEST AND RELIABLE
Life insurance that would insure, at leas than
ONE-HALF the rates charged by the old line
companies, end although it does furnish insurance
at half the cost charged by them, it has,
from the day of its organization up to date, paid
every single honest claim in frill and has also
paid a number of dishonest claims, and to-day
it has a reserve fund of about $3,000,000 for the
security and protection of its policy holders.
Think of iti Doing business at half the rates
charged by the old line companies and paying
all honest and some dishonest claims, and still
accumulating a surplus of about $3,000,000 in ten
years. Is it any wonder that the old line companies
are doing all in their power to try to
break it down ? Is it any wonder that the agents
of the old line companies are industriously circulating
fhlso and malicious slanders against the
Mutual Reserve in the effort to keep their victims
from investigating and learning what the
Mutual Rese rve has done, is doing, and will do
for its members ? Is there any wonder, on the
the other hand, that it is to-day the leader in the
life insurance business ? >
A letter junt received from the president contains
the following paragraph: "Our new business
for the first 21 months of this year (1861) foots
up $10,525,430, and our prospects were never
brighter than at the present moment." Is there
anything strange about that statement 7
If you have no life insurance can you now give
satisfactory reasons why you should not have
some when it can be secured in as reliable a
company as there is in the world, at a rate that
any able bodied man can afford to pay? If you
have insurance in an old line company, are you
doing yourself and your family justice in continuing
it when you can get just as good insurance
for less than half the cost? Do you
imagine that $3,000 from an old line company
would be worth as much to your family after
you have been called away as $6,000 from the Mutual
Reserve Fund Life Association?
Below you will find extracts from several of
the leading American papers commenting on
the tenth annual meeting of the Mutual Reserve
Fund Life Association:
[From The Financial Record, New York.]
Mr. E. B. Harper, president of th Mutual Reserve
Fund Life Association, is a gfentleman who
for the past; few years has been one of the most
prominent dgures in the insurance world?promnent
to a degree unsurpassed in the annals of
underwriting, and what Is better still, successful
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