a majority vote, there would frequently
arise occasions when each patron would
have a candidate, and in some instances
two. Now, in my opinion, that a civilized
community cannot agree iu a little matter
like this, is a crying shame. i am
neither a trustee nor a patron ; but if I
were, I don't think I would allow myself
to give way to pure cussedness to such an
extent as to refuse to send to school just
because I could not have the whole outfit
to my owu notion. Sut.
HICKORY GROVE ORPHANAGE
Opened Last Thursday With a Primitive
Thanksgiving Dinner.
For The Yorkvllle Enquirer :
The A. R. P. orphanage was opened
last Thursday with 10 bright children to
enter the home. We bad Thanksgiving
services in the church at 11 o'clock, conducted
by the writer. D. E. Finley, Esq.,
of Yorkville, was with us and made an
address which was greatly enjoyed by the
congregation.
At 12.30 p. m., we repaired to the orphanage
and ate our Thanksgiving dinner?like
the first Thanksgiving dinner
ever ate on this continent. We ate in the
open air. All seemed to enjoy the day,
and especially the orphans wbo baa louna
a home and kind friends to look after
their welfare.
A collection was taken in the church
for the home amounting to $20.25.
Rev. J. H. Simpson is in charge of the
home, and his daughter, Miss Lois Simpson,
will be on this week to take her place
as one of the matrons. The little children
are all contented and happy, and they
give promise of usefulness in years to
come.
We wish to say that all the friends of
the fatherless ones are requested to remember
the orphanage with any useful
articles from a bar of soap to a barrel of
flour or meal.
We want here to make special mention
of the kindness of the railroads. The
Southern carried the children over its line
at 1 cent a mile; but the O. R. & C. gave
them free transportation. The especial
thanks of the promoters of the orphanage
are hereby given to President Samuel
Hunt and S. B. Lumpkin, passenger
agent, and all the members of the O. R.
<fc C. company. May the JLord bless tnem
and give them long life, and may none of
their children be orphans.
John P. Knox, For the Board.
Hickory, S. C., Nov. 29, 1897.
ANOTHER CONVERT.
The News aud Courier Argues In Favor
of State Banks of Issue.
The News and Courier, which has
so long been wrong, is at last getting
right on the financial question. In
a recent issue, it makes the following
sensible remarks in favor of state
banks of issue :
Under proper regulations the notes
issued by state banks would be as good
as United States treasury notes. All
that the south and west require is the
right and authority to engage in the
banking business on their own account,
just as they are permitted to engage in
the business of manufacturing goods,
of producing crops, and of buying and
selling merchandise. Banking is not
a function of government any more
than is the manufacture and sale of
whisky, and all unnecessary and un
just restrictions should be removed
from the business of banking. The 10
per cent, tax on state banks is paternalism.
It was not imposed for the
protection of the currency so much as
for the profit of the money lenders of
the country, who in the exigencies of
war were made masters of the treasury.
However sound the security
offered, and however extensive their
resources, state banks of issue have
been prohibited by the 10 per cent,
tax. While prohibiting to the state
the right to issue a sufficient volume of
local currency for local needs, the
government has not produced any
way by which such needs can be met
through the national banking system,
a system which has locked up in unavailable
assets more than half of the
banking resources of the country;
which is as elastic as a cast iron pipe;
which cannot respond to the demands
of busiuess.
There has been great doubt as to
the safety of state banks and grave
fears have been expressed as to the
dangers of free banking. It is practicable,
however, to make state bauks
as safe as national banks, and, while
every possible defense should be
thrown around the currency of a
country, or section, or stale, there
should be no interference with the natural
currents of commerce. We do
not wish iufiatiou on the one hand,
or contraction on the other. One is
in effect almost as disastrous as the
other. State bauks uuder careful supervision
and regulation would relieve
the country, and particularly the
south and west, from the currency
famine which periodically obstructs
the wheels of industry and embarrasses
every avenue of trade.
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.
Prices Reduced.
At a meeting of the state board of
control, in Columbia, last week, a
slight reduction of pi ices on dispensary
liquors was agreed to. Already it
is claimed that the prices on the
cheaper grades of whisky are as near
to cost as is practicable, and in regard
to these there was no change. Several
brands of fine case goods were reduced
10 or 15 cents a quart each, aud
there was introduced a new brand of
beer to be sold at 3 bottles for a quarter,
in competition with the original
package shops.
Consolidated and to be Advanced.
Attorney General Barber submitted
a motion in the Uuited States supreme
court on Monday, to consolidate the
two Vandercock cases aud to advauce
them on the calendar. Aside from the
opposing couusel consenting, a letter
from Judge Simoutou to Chief Justice
Fuller was presented, strongly urging
the speedy hearing of the cases. In
view of the public interests involved,
there is uo doubt that the motion will
be granted and that the fiual decision
will be reudered before the legislature
meets in January next.
Horrible Record of Blood.
Columbia Register : The record of
bloodshed iu South Caiolina for the
year 1897 is something horrible to contemplate.
The figures are not at hand
for comparison ; but Assistant Attorney
General Towusend, who compiles
such statistics in the report of the
attorney general's office, estimates in
an off hand way that murders aud
homicides for 1897 will be very mucl
greater than fur the year previouspOK9ibly
twice as many. In the nev
county of Saluda there is a record o
five homicides during the year. Thi
county beads the list, unless Sumte
exceeds it by reason of the wholesal
butcheries by the desperado Simoi
Cooper. That was an unusual condi
tion of affairs and probably should no
be considered in making comparisons
Judge Townsend, in conversation
speaking on the subject, expressed thi
opinion that the granting of bail on i
low basis has much to do with the in
crease in the number of homicides, o
at least that it may possibly have.
Granted Ball.
State Detective Newbold. charge!
with the murder of J. H. Turner, ii
~ I 1 A
SpartanDurg, on iNovemuer iu, up
peared before Judge Townsend, ii
Union, on last Monday, on a writ o
habeas corpus, and was granted bai
in the sum $2,500. It is reported tha
Newbold has quite a number of friendi
who are auxious to do what they cat
for him, and the probability is that be
will be able to raise the required bone
without difficulty. After hearing the
testimony, Judge Townsend said thai
manslaughter was the gravest con
struction that could be put on New
hold's case.
Incendiarism In Chester.
Within the past ten days, says the
Chester correspondent of The News
and Courier, writing under date of the
25th, something like half a dozen de
structive fires have occurred in as
many different sections of the county
It is thought that all have been from
the torch of the incendiary. Lasl
night unother burning took place ir
the Wellridge neighborhood, some 1C
or 12 miles from this city. Mr. Mc
Dill Westbrook was the unfortunatt
victim, and he lost a fine barn con'
Laitiing bis entire crop of corn. Il
was unaouoteaiy ine manciuus wum
of the incendiary, and Sheriff Corn
well's bloodhounds, that happened tc
be uear there With the chaiugang
were put on the track of the fien<i
supposed to have set fire to the crib
The hounds kept trail for nine hours
a portion of the time running it along
the bed of a stream and finally stopped
in a thickly settled settlement it
the Torbet neighborhood, where foui
or five Negroes lived close together
One Negro was arrested ; but the evi
dence against him was not considered
suf cientand be was released.
Judge Cothran Seriously 111.
Greenville Mountaineer: "Every
0Le in Greeuville, and a great many
people throughout the state, will regrel
to learn that Judge James S. Cotbrac
is not improving. Some three weeks
ago Judge Cotbran, accompanied by
bis wife and son, James S. Cotbran, Jr.
weut to New York for treatment
Since be has been in that city his condition
has not improved, and while the
physicians do not regard his sickuess
as necessarily fatal, he is considered as
seriously ill. He is now confined tc
his bed all the time, and his friends
are more apprehensive of the outcome
than they have been before. There is
no man in the state more widely loved
and respected than Judge Cothrau
As soldier, statesman and jurist, as well
as private citizen, he has commanded
the resnect and admiration of the peo
pie. aDd all will join in the hope thai
he may soon be restored to health
Since Judge Cothran has been living
in Greenville be has been regarded as
one of the foremost citizens and tht
undoubted leader of the bar. His
pleasant salutations, as he was aceus
touted to walk to and from his office
have lately been missed by those whc
had occasioned to meet him on Mair
street, and be will find a warm welcome
should he be spared to return to Greenville
in health and strength."
Colonel Orr on the Round Bale
Colonel James L. Orr, president of the
Piedmont Cotton Manufacturing com
pany, of Piedmont, S. C., takes the po
sitiou that the proposed( eylindrica
process of baling cotton is to the interest
neither of the manufacturer noi
producer. He argues that if th(
American Cotton company is allowec
to put up its own gin and presses it
order to accomplish the change ai
| which the cylindrical process aims, ii
will cost producers who own gins al
ready in this section not less than $50,
000,000, as there are now 40,000 giu!
in the south valued at $1,250 each
Still another loss to the produce!
which Colonel Orr points out, is tha
involved in the change of covering foi
the bale. The covering for the squan
bale costs the producer at the preseu
time only 75 cents; and when cottor
sells for 7 cents per pound it enables
him to realize a clear profit of 79 cents
on each bale. To cover a round bah
of cotton, uuder the cylindrical pro
cess, the producer, instead of making
his 79 cents profit, would actually lost
48 cents, making a total loss, as com
with th*? rnnnrl half> enverinir o
l'M* vv* " *" """ * O $1.27
on each bale. Such a loss as this
applied to a crop of 9,000,000 bale;
would in itself alone aggregate $11,
430,000.?Hampton Guardian.
Not Infallible?Wm. H. Ellerb<
hat, been governor of South Caroliui
for nearly one yeur. Not being infalli
ble he has made some mistakes?of tin
head, as the best of men make. Then
is considerable talk of opposition t<
him next year, and the names of som<
good men are mentioned. Inouropiu
ion, these excellent gentlemen will b<
losing time to make the race. That'
the way it looks now. One of the bes
posted men in politics in South Caroli
ua said not long since : "Ellerbe wil
beat auy four men iu the state wh<
might run agaiust him."?Sumter Her
ak).
Death From Hydrophobia.?Ern
est Eggesiecker, a farmer, died froc
hydrophobia at the Baptist sanitarium
in St. Louis, last Sunday, says a dis
patch. He was bitten by a dog i:
September. His death was in direc
coutradictiou to the popular impres
sion that a death by hydrophobia i
always attended with horrible suffei
ings. The patient was rational at a
times, drank water freely, did uc
froth at the mouth nor bark like
dog, and did uot sutler. His one ai
tendant was more for company tha
for medical service.
h AT THE CHURCHES.
baptist.
v Rev. Edward S. Reaves, pastor. Prayj
er-meeting tomorrow night at 7 o'clock.
Sunday Services.?Sunday school at
? 3.30 o'clock.
associate reformed.
e Rev. Boyce H. Grier, pastor. Owing
3 to the absence of the pastor, there will be
no prayer meeting this afternoon,
t Sunday Services.?YORKVILLE?
i. Preaching in the morning at 11 o'clock,
, and at night at 7 o'clock. Sunday school
e at 4 p. in.
a trinity methodist episcopal.
Rev. A. N. Brunson, Pastor. Prayerr
meeting this evening at 7.00 o'clock.
Sunday Services.?Preaching in the
morning at 11.00, and night at 7.00 o'clock.
Sunday school at 4 p. in.
3 presbyterian*.
1 Rev. W. G. Neville, pastor. Prayer
meeting this evening at 7.00.
i Sunday Services.?There will be ser
f vices next Sunday morning at 11 o'clock,
, and in tbe evening at 7.00. Sunday
' school at 3 p. m.
t EPISCOPAL.
3 Sunday Services.?Morning services
) at 10.45 o'clock. Sunday school imniedi5
ately after morning service.
1 Special?On Sunday next a meeting of
? the congregation will be held at the conelusion
of morning service.
#pei|ial Jtotices.
Preaching at Union.
Rev. B. J. Woodward will preach at
Union Baptist church on next Sunday, 5th
instant, 11 o'clock a. m., after which the
ordinance of Baptism will be administered.
A church conference will be held
after services.
Preaching at Enon.
The undersigned will preach at Enon
Baptist church on the first Sunday in December?the
5th day of the month?at 11
o'clock a. m. The subject will be "Why
I am a Missionary Baptist." All persons
in the surrounding country are invited
to be present.
Julius Prewett, Pastor.
Dfwemher 1 9t> WAS 2t
Wanted Agents.
' "The Confederate Soldier in the Civil
> War," just published, contains 500 pages,
' 12 x 16 inches, and over 1,100 large Battle
Scenes, Portraits, Maps, etc. The greatt
est and largest War Book ever published,
and the only one that does justice to the
Confederate soldier and the cause he
I fought for. Complete in one volume.
Agents wanted everywhere to sell this
. book on our new and easy plan. Many of
. the lady and gentlemen agents who are at
| work are making from $100 to $200 per
month. Veterans, Sons and Daughters
of Veterans, and others interested, are requested
to send for a beautiful illustrated
' descriptive circular (free) and terms to
agents. Address,
Courier Journal Job Printing Co.,
i Louisville, Ky.
> November 24 94 tf
YORK DRUG STORE.
1
I *
, seeing in x>eiievmg.
Sight is one of the greatest pleasures of
, life; and to be robbed of it is one of the
' greatest misfortunes.
5 As age creeps on, the eyesight naturally
) grows dim, because the crystalline lens,
> through which all light must pass to
enter the eye proper, loses its elasticity,
and hence cannot adapt itself as readily
1 to objects at varying distances, and, therei
fore, as things pass continually before!
[ it at different distances, its "range of accommodation"
having become limited, a
Eart, at least, of the objects are blurred
ecause they are not brought into focus.
This is not a disease, but the natural!
RESULT OF OLD AGE.
Logical Reasoning.
The above explanation shows just why
' old people gradually lose that sharpness
! of vision which they once had. This bei
ingthe cause, what then would be the
> remedy? Of course we must put some-j
' thing there to restore the "range of ac'
commodatiou." How can this be done?)
By the use of an atificial lense to
, assist the natural lense, thereby re)
ducing the necessity for such a large
"range of accommodation" for the natu'
ral lens. How is this assistance to be
i supplied ? Why, by the use of the famous
Hawkes Crystalline Lenses.
The spectacles I sell are fitted with these
famous lenses; therefore, they make life
once more a real pleasure by relieving the
. great strain on the eye, and incidentally
curing the headache which was caused
by the imperfect sight. The peddler
and ORDINARY DEALER who
. Has No Knowledge
Of the delicate construction of the human
eye cannot fit your eye accu
rately. He is much more liable to do
, you harm than good ; and thus hasteu
' your already failing sight. Can you trust
i bim with your eyesight ? You would
, not allow him to attempt to put a drum
in your ear, or to clip your tonsils. Then
i why allow him to experiment with your
, eyesight?
It Does Seem Ridiculous, Drui'tlt?
t Woll I vrtn nab. r>an von fit im5 then ?
Yes, I am satisfied that I can fit you
. perfkctly. If I find that I have not the
. glass in stock that you require, I will
5 tell you so and not sell you any. With
out egotism, I will say that I had two
r yka its training under the greatest of occut
lists,
r Dr. Julian J. Chisholm,
, And while I am not an oceulist, I do be'
lieve that I am better prepared than any
t dealer in this section to fit you with
i spectacles. I haveju9t put in a new
5 and complete stock of both Spectacles
and Eye Glasses, and ask your inspec3
tion of it.
i Clarence M. Kuykendal.
; _ HYMENEAL.
Married?By P. E. Clinton, notary
f public, at bis residence, near Bethel
? church, on November 25, 1897, Mr.
' THOMAS UUINN and Miss ALICE
s FERGUSON. Both of Gaston county,
. N. C.
CHRISTMAS NOVELTIES,
INCLUDING a dainty stock of the very
finest IMPORTED CHIN A WARE,
i which includes the very cutest designs of
"individual" Cream Pitchers and Sugar
Bowls, Tea Sets, Coffee and Chocolate
i Sets, and many of the latest fads, include
ing Toothpick Stands, etc. 1 also have
3 Banannas and Apples, and other articles
which I will be glad to sell you.
J W. M. KENNEDY.
' NOTICE.
s Office of Superintendent of Educat
tion?York County.
Yorkvili.e. S. C., November 30,1897.
1 T WILL MEET the patrons of PINE
a X GROVE SCHOOL District No. 8, at
Mr. SAM FERGUSON'S, TUESDAY,
DECEMBER 7th, at 2 o'clock p. ni.
School trustees requested to meet me
there. J. A. SHURLEY,
County Superintendent of Education.
l* December 1 96 It
a FAIR WARNING.
' A LL persons, without distinction of
'* xjL race or color, are hereby warned
n against hunting, fishing, riding, driving,
:t cutting timber, or trespassing in any
.. other way on the lands of the undersign'*
ed. Persons disregarding this notice,
18 will be prosecuted to the full extend of
- the law.
II II. J. HAUSHAW, J.McMOOKE,
" SAM l*EL GARRISON, J. W. MOOltE,
it T. K. DUNLAP, Mrs. M. E. MooKE,
u II. C. M< a>KE, E. D. DAVIDSON,
H J. A. DAVIDSON, T.T.DAVIDSON,
t- J. E. HARSHAW, I\ E. MOOltE.
n W. H. HICKLIN, MARION DAItGAN
u Mrs. ANNA II. DARGAN.
November 24 94 w3t
TAX RETURNS FOR 1898.
Office of County Auditor of York
County, South Carolina,
Yorkville, S. Cm December 1, 1897.
IN accordance with law, the tax books
for the return of REAL AND PERSONAL
property for 1898, will be opened
on JANUARY 1st, 1898, and closed
on FEBRUARY 20th, 1898, after which
time the FIFTY PER CENT, penalty
will attach to delinquents.
Section 1, Act No. 293 of the General Assembly
of South Carolina, provides as
follows:
"It shall be the duty of all persons who
are required by law to make returns of
personal property, to make full returns of
all real estate, and improvements thereon,
between the 1st day of January and the
20th day of February, 1898, and at the same
time in every fourth year thereafter."
The Comptroller General, by circular
letter, instructs me to call the attention
of merchants to section 229 of the General
Statutes, and the attention of manufacturers
to section 230, at the time of making
their respective returns. Blanks to ena
Die inem 10 comply wun me requirements
of said sections, will be furnished.
For the convenience of Taxpayers, I
will attend at the following places, on the
days named, to receive tax returns :
At Bethany, on Saturday, January 1,
1898.
At Yorkville, on Monday, January 8,
1898.
At Clark's Fork, on Tuesday, January
4, 1898.
At Smyrna, on Wednesday, January 5,
1898.
At Hickory Grove, on Thursday and
Friday, January 6th and 7th, 1898.
At Sharon, on Saturday, January 8,
1898.
At Bullock's Creek, on Monday, January
10, 1898.
At McConnellsville, on Tuesday, January
11, 1898.
At Antioch, on Wednesday, January
12, 1898.
At Newport, on Thurday, January 13,
1898.
At Tirzah, on Friday, January 14, 1898.
At Clay Hill, on Saturday, January 15,
1898.
At Ferguson's store, Monday, January
17, 1898.
At Point, on Tuesday, January 18, i898.
At Bethel, on Wednesday, January 19,
1898.
At Clover, on Thursday and Friday,
January 20 and 21,1898.
At Yorkville, on Saturday, January 22,
1898.
At Coates's Tavern, from 1 o'clock p.
in., Monday, January 24, until 2 o'clock
p. in., Tuesday, January 25, 1898.
At Fort Mill, on Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday, the 26th, 27th and 28th
days of January, 1898.
At Rock Hill, on Saturday, January
29,1898, until 2 o'clock p. m., and on Monday,
January 31, 1898, from 12 o'clock m.;
on Tuesdav. Wednesday. Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday, February 1, 2, 3, 4 and
5,1898, until 2 o'clock p. m.
AtYorkville, from Monday, February
7th, until Saturday, February 19,1898, inclusive.
^S!r All males between the ages of 21 and
60 years, except ex-Confederate soldiers
above the age of 50 years, are liable to a $1
poll tax. W. B. WILLIAMS,
Auditor of York county.
December 1 96 5t
J. M. STARK & CO.
LEADING DRUGGISTS.
WANTED.
CUSTOMERS to buy about 75 Lamps
and one dozen Lanterns. Especially
do we want every person who owes us to
pay what they owe. The time is up and
we need money. We sell Buttermilk Soap
at 3 cakes for 10 cents. Glycerine Soap at
3 cakes for 25 cents. Ivory Soap at 5 and
10 cents a cake. DeWitts Salve will cure
the piles; bis Cough Cure will cure colds,
coughs, etc. Sold at STARR'S.
We have a splendid line of Blank
Books, Ledgers, Day Books, Pocket
Memorandums, etc. Prices from 3 cents
to 81. Writing Paper, Pens, Ink, etc.
There is great difference in the quality
of Kerosene Oil. We keep nothing
but the best Oil?fire proof?a clear
white liquid. The cost is only 20 cents
a gallon. We have a good Machine
011 we sell for 25 cents a gallon. STARR'S
Cold Tablets will cure a cold in 24 hours,
and are only 10 ceuts a dozen ; half-dozen
" ? ? - Mn n/vM \A7 d liatIA fll/X
win cure Mil urumoijr wiu. ?T?U(,,ov,.u
Royal and Good Luck Baking Powder at
5,10, 15 and 25 cents sizes. Salty Lorillard's
Snuff put up in 4,1, J and 1 pound
packages; we sell at 40 cents a pound.
Twelve boxes of Matches for 5 cents.
When you need any drugs or medicines
do not order, but come first to STARR'S
drugstore where you will find what you
want and at less price than you can order,
when postage or express is considered.
Yours forbu8iuess.
JAS. M. STARR & CO.
FAIR WARNING.
ALL persons, without distinction of
race or color, are hereby warned
against hunting, fishing, riding, driving,
cutting timber, or trespassing in any
other way upon the lands of the undersigned.
Persons disregarding this notice,
will be prosecuted to the full extent of
the law. j p HAMBRIGHT, M. D.
R. W. WHITES IDES,
J. J. SCOGGINS, t
J. W. MARTIN,
W. L. WALLACE,
R. J. LOVE.
M. R. SMITH,
J. W. QUINN,
J. M. CALDWELL, M. D.
Mrs. N. M. WHISONANT,
Mrs. M. M. PLEXICO,
W. MEEK FAULKNER,
Mrs. M. A. McELWEE,
J. T. THOMPSON,
J. W. ALLISON, M. D.
R. T. CASTLES,
M. J. WALLACE,
W. A. LOVE,
ROBERT LOVE,
J. M. CALDWELL,
Mrs. R. W. SMITH,
JOHN L. DAVIES,
W. R. BIGGERS,
J. H. QUINN,
J. C. McGILL,
J. E. CASTLES,
J. MEEK WIIITESIDES,
T. M. WHISONANT,
C. M. WHISONANT,
J. HARRIS WYLIE,
J. E. PEXICO,
Mrs. FANNIE McCARTEK,
J. J. W. McCARTER.
R. M. WALLACE.
IS IT A GOOD STOVE
THAT you want? If so, we will he
glad to show you a.Stove that will do
your cooking with satisfaction. We have
a number of them ; so come and make
your own selection. Every Stove complete
with the utensils, all pipe and coffee
pot.
OUR NEXT ITEM
IS CUTLERY. We can sell you a splen...
/. T.-,1 tfrn.lru
<11(1 set Q! O iv 111 v CI anu v? i <>
cents; and better on up to $1.25 for the
latest style in silverplate. Pocket Knives
from 5 cents to $1. A genuine Jos. Rogers
it Son Razor at 75 cents. This is a bargain.
EVERYTHING IN FRESH
GROCERIES. We claim to carry the
finest grade of Molasses to be found here.
A strictly pure New Orleans open kettle
goods. Horsfords Bread Preparation, 10
cents a package. Choice Scotch White
Oats; 2 pounds for 10 cents. Guaranteed
pure Leaf Lard, 3 pounds for 25 cents.
I am selling the celebrated Bridgeport
and Farrand & Votey Organs. A 0-year
guarantee on each. R. J. HERN DON.
FOR RENT FOR I8UK.
THE ADIC'KES PLACE, Yorkville,
S. C., consisting of two fine farms?
the "Clawson Home Place" and the old
"Kerr Place." Large Fruit Orchards and
Vineyards. Also a herd of cows with a
paying milk business. For terms and
particulars apply to
H. F. ADIC'KES, Asheville, N. C.
WANTED.
TWO THOUSAND BUNDLES OF
FODDER and ONE HUNDRED
BUSHELS OF CORN.
JAS. M. STARR & CO.
THE PRICES HID IT !
360 Ladies' Capes Sold
This Season.
A NEW SUPPLY JUST IN
Ranging In Prices From 75
Cents to $5.
This season, my sales of Capes
has far exceeded my expectation,
having supplied 360 ladies with
these garments, and it seems that
it was on account of my prices
being lower than others. I have
just received another lot of these
Capes and the prices range from
from 75 cents to $5, and they are
beauties.
Ladies' 'Balmorals at from 25
cents'up to $1.25.
I have just received a new
stock of Corsets, including the
newest up-to-date styles for 1898.
I have also just received a nice
stock of Ladies' Dress Forms,
and the price is only 50 cents.
I have just received a nice
stock of Century Corset Shields,
the most comfortable thing on
the market.
I have a nice novelty in the
way of a Ladies Hose Supporter.
Its ingenuity is excelled only by
the comfort derived from its
wear. Price 25 and 50 cents.
Ladies' Tersev Ribbed Pants
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with Shirts to match.
My stock of Blankets and Bed
quilts is superb and the prices
are lower than competitors.
GENTS' UNDERWEAR.
My stock of Gentlemen's Underwear
is not only a credit to
my store; but it would stand out
boldly in its own behalf in any
concern in South Carolina.
I have a real nice Undershirt
at 15 cents.
Canton Flannel Drawers, extra
heavy and well made, at 25 cents.
Fancy Stripped Wool Undervest,
an article of solid comfort,
at only 35 cents.
A splendid Undervest of natural
wool at 50 cents.
Gents' fleeced lined, 3-thread
shirts at 50 cents.
Extra Fleece Lined Double
Breasted Shirts at 50 cents.
Men's Natural Undyed Wool,
sanitary, non shrinkable shirt at
50 cents.
Swits Conde, the finest article
of the kind on the market at
87^ cents. H. C. STRAUSS.
D. W. HICKS. R. B. RIDDLE.
GRIST COUSINS.
THEIR MOTTO IS EXCELSIOR.
HAVE you ever looked into the merits
of the Babcock Buggy ? If yon
have we have no doubt that you found it
to be the best vehicle for the money on
the American market today. At least that
is the way disinterested experts talk
I about it. The Babcock people have been
making vehicles for 50 years, and their
motto has always been EXCELSIOR.
Their Buggies excel in material, durability
and riding qualities, and are cheaper
?quality considered?than any on the
market.
MR. H. C. STRAUSS
Has a Babcock Spindle Wagon and he is
delighted with it. He told us a few days
ago that he met Rock Hill's leading liveryman
at the recent state fair, and that
that gentleman told him that the Babcock
was the ideal Buggy for his business;
that it pleased his patrons as no
other could, and required less repairs
than any he ever used, and that he had
all the leading makes; and be further
said that be proposed to dispose of every
other make he had and use nothing except
Babcock Buggies. If you need a
buggy don't buy until you have investigated.
We don't promise to compete in
price with the ordinary Cincinnati buggy
sold in this section. We can't on Babcock's
; but we have cheap buggies of
other makes, if you want that kind.
Come and see us. GRIST COUSINS.
,J. J. HUNTER.
mim mom i/mm run rem
rui i\ui iuiih hum
In prices. Price and value are
not equivalent, though some
people seem to confound the
two. We have set our feet
down solidly on
THE ROCK OF QUALITY,
And we won't be dared into
fighting shadows, for these socalled
low prices are but shadows,
and can't have the substance
of quality at their back.
OUR BOAST AND PRIDE
Is QUALITY. Nothing leaves
our store that is not first-class,
and we find that first-class quality
brings first-class custom. We
shall never lack that.
THE BEST GOODS
And cheapest in the long run,
judged by waste, wear or worth.
That's what we sell.
J. J. HUNTER.
THE COLUMBIA AM) HARTFORD.
SOME of the features of the COLUMBIA,
the world's standard bicycle,
area per cent, nickel steel tubing, flush
joint, self-oiling chain, laminated wood
rims, and improved patent crank shaft.
'r?iT M IT 4 nmbADh k?r tKAooma
ill Hi riAIVirUIVLI 13 IliauD ujr 1110 iximv
company and has no superior unless it be
THE COLUMBIA. Do not trust to
tickle chance, but buy that article whose
merits have made it famous.
J. A. TATE, Ag9nt.
FOR SALE OR RENT.
Anew seven room cottage,
with good garden and large lot, near
O. R. <& C. depot. Terms easy. Apply
to D. T. WOODS, at G. H. O'Leary's.
August 18 lti wtf
MASE FERGUSON.
Something to eat did you
say? Well just take a look
at this.
Jellies in five pound packages.
Preserves in five pound
packages.
Lima Beans.
Navy Beans.
Dried Apples.
Dried Peaches,-(pared.)
These are some ot the things
I have in stock ; but they are
only some. I have lots of
things, and am getting in more
every day.
MASE FERGUSON.
YORK MUSIC STORE.
VIVE CAMERAS!
HAVING taken the agency for the
above "SNAP-SHOT" CAMERAS,
and with many years' experience as a
professional photographer, I can offer you
the best hand camera on the market, for
35.00, and guarantee it.
It uses glass plates or cut (11ms 4Jx4J
inches. No curling of the films. Not
complicated, no experience required to
work it, easily operated, holds more plates
or films and takes a larger picture than
any other camera for the money. Larger
sizes at proportionate prices.
Write for catalogue and full particulars
or see me with the camera and specimens
oi uiy wurs,
HEAD-QUARTERS
For the beat PIANOS and ORGANS
offered by anybody. I will not be beaten
by any other dealer, agent or manufacturer
in prices and quality. Prices reduced
to suit the hard times and five-cent cotton.
Everything guananteed or money refunded.
GEO. T. SCHORB,
Yorkville, S. C.
GLEM&ALLISON.
^buggiesT
The very best quality at the
most moderate prices. That's
why we are selling so many.
vjur competitors arc puzzicu to
understand this, and yet it is an
open secret that our Buggy and
our guarantee are "out of sight."
Remember you have our guarantee
and not that of the factory.
Come and see our Buggies. We
will make the terms suit you, so
don't bother with the small dealer
who stands shivering over the
low price of cotton. We have
on hands a good selection of
both Mules and Horses.
GLENN & ALLISON.
ESTABLISHED 1891.
L. GEO. GRIST,
FIRE INSURANCE AGENCY,
Yorkville, S. C.
THE increase of mv Fire Insurance .
business this November over Novem- 1
of 1896, is even $8,300. The reason is plain
I have bad seven years, training in the |
business and I represent five of the leading
American fire insurance companies.
My rates are as low as any standard insurance,
and the motto of every company
I represent is?"Just. Prompt, Certain
and Liberal." And, right here, I de
aire to extend my neartieit inanKs lorims
increase of business, as well as all business
given me in the past, and I am prepared
to assure all who entrust their Are 1
risk to me, to give it my most careful and i
painstaking attention, and further that I
can give them insurance that insures. 1
I represent THE .A2TNA, of Hartford, i
Conn., which in 79 years has had over
$81,000,000.00 burned. The othor ]
companies in my agency is just as strong, 1
thus giving me ample facilities to handle
all the desirable business that can possi- (
bly come my way.
During the day I can always he found
at The Enquirer office, ana after supper
at my residence. Ring 'Phone Nos.
9 or 12 for further information.
In the great London fire of last week,
no American fire insurance company sustained
any loss whatever; but the whole
fire waste fell on the English companies,
which, however does not affect their
American assets. The Royal of London,
was the greatest loser?$250,000, followed
hy 37 other companies ranging in sums of
from $200,000 down to $5,000. ''It was a
hot time" that old town.
Parties desiring calendars for 1898 can
be supplied by applying to
L. GEO. GRIST, Resident Agent.
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.
THE PARTNERSHIP heretofore existing
under the firm name of
RATCHFORD, SIMS A CO.. will be
dissolved on JANUARY 14, 1898.
In closing out our business, we find
that we have a large stock of SEASONABLE
GOODS on bands that we wish to dispose
of AT COST, as we wish to settle on
a cash basis. This stock includes a nice
selection of Dry Goods, Shoes, Hardware,
Groceries, etc. We invite the public to
come and avail themselves of the benefit
of these bargains. We will sell for CASH
ONLY after December 1st.
TO OUR FRIENDS AND PATRONS.
We cannot but feel grateful for the liberal
patronage you have given us during
the last four years, aud if we ever come
before you again, we will endeavor to
serve you with the same diligence as
heretofore, and if honest and straightforward
dealing will secure your patronage,
we will be able to cater to your wants.
We would call the attention of those
who still owe us to the racttnat your oougations
are long past due, and we expect
you to make an early settlement of same.
We are compelled to collect what you are
due, and all accounts NOT SETTLED
by DECEMBER lOih, will be placed in
the proper channel for collection. We
mean exactly what we say. So please
be governed accordingly. We are, very
truly yours,
RATCHFORD, SIMMS & CO.
Sharon, S. C., Nov. 22, 1897.
Noyember24 94 w3t
UNDERTAKING.
I AM handling a first class line of COFFINS
AND CASKETS which I will
sell at the very lowest prices. Personal
attention at all hours.
I am prepared to repair all kinds of
Furniture at reasonable prices.
J. ED JEFFERYS.
DWELLING HOUSE FOR RENT.
THE nice, neat G-room cottage on South
Congress street, and known as the
"Happerfield home place" is for rent.
On the premises is an elegant well of water,
a good garden spot and a nice cow
lot. Possession given immediately.
T. B. MeCLAIN.
November 10 90 w tf
J. H. RIPPLE.
PAY IT NOW.
TO parties indebted to me for GUANO,
I will say that it is necessary for them
to settle their accounts ON OR BEFORE
THE FIRST DAY OF NOVEMBER,
for the reason that I can't grant further
indulgence at this time; and it is absolutely
essential that debtors govern themselves
accordingly, fori have no desire
whatever to send a man to see you, and
thus starting the neighbors to talking.
Let everyone take this matter to himself
and give it the attention I am sure it deserves.
Cheaper Than Ever Before.
My supply of BAGGING AND TIES
are now in stock and both are of the very
best quality, and I am offering tbein at
prices that will relegate the "second
hand" quality to the rear. The fact is
that the price at which I am offering the
new goods should induce the fanners to
dress every bale just like a dude. Come
and see us and let us give you prices.
WE HAVE $2 KIND TOO.
Oh ! yes, we've got the $2 kind too?the
everyday variety that we've been selling
all the time; but we've got something
better now, if you've a mina to pay for it,
and the difference in quality is much
greater than the difference in price. Yes,
we've got 100,000 LONGLEAF HEART
PINE SHINGLES, which we are offering
at the low price of $2.40 per thousand.
They are the Dest shingles ever put on
this market.
Plastering Hair, Lime,
LATHES AND CEMENT can always
be found at our store, and contractors or
purchasers of large lots can expect close
prices. J. H. RIDDLE.
CAROLINA BUGGY CO.
NOBUCCY
ON THE MARKET
IS EQUAL to the CAROLINA BUGGY
at the price it is sold. It is not
only the best buggy built in the southern
states; but is also the best finished, in
painting and trimming, while its durability
is equal to almost any requirement.
The painting never allows it to present a
shoddy, makeshift appearance at any
stage of its existence, while it is made to
sell, it is also made to satisfy the customer
and represent a value equal to the price
for which it is sold. It is LIGHT AND
STRONG and always built of the very
best material to be had, and in all stages
of its construction it is passed through a
thorough, severe and critical inspection
by one whose first thought is to have it
built as nearpefection as human skill can
accomplish. We make them to order
or keep them in stock, and it will be to
your interest to consult us when in need
of a vehicle.
THE CINCINNATI
BUCCY
Can always be purchased from us and at
almost any price. We can 'furnish them
in any style desired. When you purchase
a Cincinnati Buggy you had better
first get our price, for the reason that if
you don't you might throw money away.
We sell them at their true value only.
CAROLINA BUGGY CO.
G. H. O'LEARY.
FURNITURE! FURNITURE!
PARLOR, Bedroom, Dlningroom and
Kitchen Furniture. We are receiving
the largest stock ever offered on this
market. Just in?a carload of
OAK BEDSTEADS,
bought right, which means they are selling.
Carpets, Rugs, Window Shades,
Pictures, Mattings, Easels,
etc., and all lines full.
VAPOR STOVES.
We have added to our stove department
Gasoline Vapor Cooking Stoves. We are
still selling the well-known Noble Stoves
of Philadelphia, Pa. Also a large line of
cheaper grade of cooking and heating
3tOV68.
cunmro iiaduiw! Ann nnruurs!
OiUJUiiijOj nniuiijuu niiu uuuuxuu.
A full line of Saddles and Harness and
a few Western Buggies. t
G. H. O'LEARY.
-: THE: SAVINGS
BANK
OF
ROCK HILL, S. C.
Capital,- - - - $75,000.
Surplus and Profits, 35,000.
^yiTH ample resources and every facility
for the transaction of the Banking 4
business in all its branches, this bank
solicits the business of corporations,
firms and individuals, tendering all the
courtesies and accommodations that are
usually extended by a WELL CONDUCTED
AND OBLIGING BANKING
HOUSE.
Correspondence or a call solicited from
those contemplating a change in their
banking arrangements or the opening of
a new account.
Interest bearing certificates of deposit
Issued under special agreement.
OFFICERS.
D. HUTCHISON. President,
J. R. LONDON, Vice President.
R. LEE KERR, Cashier.
J. R. BOULWARE, Teller.
GEO. D. WHITE, Book Keeper.
PIPE AND PIPE FITTINGS,
INJECTORS, Steam Gauges, Oil Cups,
Rubber Packing, Babbit Metal, Globe
and Angle valves. lu fact everything
nftpded in steam fitting and plumbing.
I am making some very nice RAILINGS.
Just the thing to go around
Lots In Cemeteries.
So if you wish to keep people from walking
over the graves of your dear departed
ones, come and let me put one around
the lot. They look nice, are indestrucitble
and cheap. F. A. GOSMAN.
?hr ^orkiillr Enquirer.
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