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ESTRAYED DOG. DON. white and lemon picked Pointer. Stout built. Will pay liberal reward for return. W. S. NEIL, It Yorkville, S. C. GOLD RING FOUND. TUESDAY in Heath's Grocery store. Owner may recover by describing . ring- and paying for advertising. Address P. O. BOX 5, Yorkville, S. C. PAY UP. OWING to the recent death of Mr. E. B. Beard, of our firm, it has become necessary that our business be settled without delay. This applies to all manner of accounts now due and owing, or which may mature hereafter. BEARD & CARROLL. Oct. 2 f.s tf JASPER LIGHT INFANTRY. -1 \T/> Vjrejieitti uiuci nv. ? L The members of the JasWfffy per Light Infantry are Y8BJS5& ordered to assemble in Armory this FRIDAY Y^SSS NIGHT, Nov. 20., to conV sider invitation to attend Confederate Reunion at Chester, on November 24th. A full attendance is desired. By order of W. B. MOORE, Captain. Nov. 20 f It A .Correction, Editor Enquirer: Having been advised that the Impression prevails with some of the churches composing the York Baptist association that the first of the proposed Mission Rallies agreed upon at the recent session of the association at Rock Hill,' is to be held with the Clover Baptist church on November 28 and 29, I desire to correct the Impression and to state that the first meeting will be held with Clover church on January 30-31, 1904, and due notice of the same will be given through the columns of Tub Enquirer. M. W. Gordon, Chairman Com. on Programme. THEY'RE COMING BACK! WE have succeeded in engaging the AMERICAN SAXOPHONE QUARTET CONCERT COMPANY ror another CONCERT at the Graded School Auditorium, Saturday night, November 28th. This entertainment is, of course, outside of the regular Lyceum Course, and season tickets will not be good for admittance. This attraction needs no recommendation. You know what it is, or can find out from your friends. Moreover, it is a costly attraction, and we ask the hearty patronage of the people of Yorkville in trying to get them such a high class entertainment. Remember the date. Concert will begin late enough to allow the business men to attend. Reserved seats 75 cents; general admission 50 cents; Graded school pupils 25 cents. Tickets on sale at the YORK DRUG STORE. FOR BENEFIT OF GRADED SCr, LIBRARY. H. A. C. WALKER, Mgr. ' CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY RATES VIA. SOUTHERN RAILWAY. The SOUTHERN RAILWAY will sell Christmas Holiday Excursion Tickets between all points south of Potomac and Ohio rivers and east of the Mississippi river, including St. Louis, Mo., for ONE AND ONE-THIRD FIRSTCLASS STANDARD ONE WAY FARES, plus 25 cents for the round trip, (minimum rate 50 cents). Tickets will be sold December 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, 1903, and January 1st, 1904, with final limit January 4th, 1904. They will also sell upon presentation and surrender of certificate signed by Superintendents, Principals or Presidents of the various institutions, December 16 to 22 inclusive, with final limit January 8th, 1904, tickets to teachers and students of schools and colleges. Interline tickets will be sold at Coupon stations only. Apply to any Agent of the Southern Railway, or W. H. TAYLOE, Asst. Gen'l. Passenger Agent, Atlanta. ROBERT W. HUNT, Division Passenger Agent, Charleston. NOTICE TO TRESPASSERS. ALL persons, without distinction of race or color, are hereby warned against Hunting, Fishing, Driving, Riding or otherwise Trespassing on the lands owned or controlled by us, all of which lands are in York county. Any disregard of this notice will be punished to the full extent of the law. G. H. O'LEARY, H. E. JOHNSON, Mrs. SAM M. GRIST. WM. DOBSON, T. J. NICHOLS, JOHN N. O'FARRELL, M. L. THOMASSON. Miss M. C. THOMASSON. L. R. WILLIAMS. W. W. ALEXANDER, J. M. HUGHES. J. G. DICKSON. Miss DAISY GIST. JOHN F. GORDON, HUGH GORDON, GEO. R. WALLACE, JOHN A. LATTA, WILLIAM HAMEL, Mrs. IDA HOGUE, W. T. NICHOLS. W. E. GETTYS. JOHN F. WILLIAMS, T. B. BARNETT, C. F. GORDON, J. WARREN MOORE. W. S. PETERS. J. W. LOVE... W. S. BARNWELL, EMILY SMITH. MATTIE E. NICHOLS. ANDREW JACKSON, J. B. ADKINS, W. J. ENGLE, W. T. YOUNGBLOOD, D. E. FINLEY (Avery Land). SARAH E. YOUNGBLOOD. A. J. PARROTT, J. C. LILLY, A. W. SMOAK. Mrs. M. S. BROWNING. S. W. THOMAS. J. E. WHITESIDES, G. R. TURNER, J. G. A. TURNER. P. A. JACKSON. Mrs. Ada L. THOMASSON. T. N. WOOD, J. J. ASHE, ROBT. G. GORDON. Nov. 13 f 4t FOUSHEE CASH STORE. <fcSpechial Sail** To make Room for our Christmas Goods?which are to arrive soon. We will on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD. sell our HATS at 25 per cent discount. Remember the day?NEXT MONDAY we offer to "knock off" 25 cents on every Dollars worth of Hats. FOUSHEE CASH STORE. (Dobson's Old Stand), Yorkville, S. C. The Enquirer will be sent to new subscribers from this date until January 1, 1905, for $1.75. STOP THE HOLES Now is a good time to stop the holes in your windows where the coldest of winds come whistling through, by putting In new glass. We have all . the standard sizes of Window Glass, and will cut odd sizes to your order. We also have the Putty, ready for use. Do this work now, and you will add much to the comfort of your house at a very small proportionate cost, if you buy your Glass and Putty from us. Condition Powders If you will give International Stock Food with the feed you give to your hogs you will notice a very marked Improvement in their condition in a very short time. This condition powder will put your hogs in the very best physical condition to withstand the rigors of winter's winds. It will return big dividends for the expense involved. All farm animals should be given International Stock Food at this season. Get it here. JAS. M. STARR & CO., Leading Druggist*. An Invitation. I extend a most cordial invitation to everybody to visit my store during next week. I have an elegant line of Gold and Silver novelties, Jewelry, Glass and Chinaware. It will be a pleasure for you to see what I have to show. A pleasure for me to show you. My stock the largest. My prices the. lowest. T. W. SPECK, 1 he Jeweler. HOLIDAY UrUWi-FO. We have for your delectation: RAISINS, (Both Seedless and layers) CLEANED CURRANTS, SICILIAN CITRON, CHOICE LEMONS, FLORIDA ORANGES, FINE BANANAS, APPLES, CANDIES, (Box and Bicket goods). C. P. LOWRANCE & CO. NOTICE APPLICATION FOR FINAL DISCHARGE. ON TUESDAY, December 15, 1903, I will make final return as Administrator of the estate of H. ALBERT PLEXICO, deceased, to W. H. McCorkle, Judge of Probate, and will then and there apply for letters of dismissal. JOHN T. WILSON, Administrator. Nov. 13 * f 5t i CARNIVA ! BARCi | At J. Q. " During next week we wi every day. We will offer fre j well worth the original pric these special offerings just t haven't bought your clothing our offerings in men's and t such rich bargains are offered and discriminating dressers | well-known "SUPERB" Cl< prevail during Carnival wee! Our Special Carnival Sale c i day. The prices : Boy's Suits were 75 cents, Boy's Suits were a dollar, 1 Boy's Suits were one forty Boy's Suits were one ninet Boy's Suits were two forty Boy's Suits were three nin Boy's Suits were three, 110 Boy's Suits were five, now Boy's Suits were six fifty, Men's Suits were sixteen fi Men's Suits were eighteen Men's Suits were fifteen, 11 Men's Suits were ten, now Men's Suits were eight fift Men's Suits were six twen Please remember, that we or suits at these prices, and if want while it is here, don't 1 j advertise today and if you dot be your own fault. Commencing tomorow an< week we will make especial Misses' Reefers and Ladies' fi ties, too. Make selections qi During the week we will a low New York cost, a lot of SPECIAL OUTI io cents Southdown On tin 12^2 cents Southdown Out 15 cents Southdown Outig During this sale we will se will be charged. No goods y and no goods can be return* week and make your headqiu J. Q. WRAY Hit 'Em Hard. The cold snap has hit our Blanket and Quilt stock a hard lick. . We've got some lett. Lots of 'em, in fact. But you had better buy quick. Next shipment will probably, cost us more. Cost you more, too. White Blankets 75c up to $3. Grey Blankets 75c up to $3.50 the pair. Red Blankets $1.50 to #3.50. Comforters, all weights, 50c to $1.50. 1 * i TT _ We are Heavy on winter underwear. Heavy cotton Shirts 25c and on up. All wool Underwear up to $3 the suit. Wright's Health Underwear for those who want the best. We have ladies', misses' and children's Union Underwear. Very comfortable. We have on hand a few of our popular priced Sewing Machines at $15 cash. The first comers get them. Open Thanksgiving Day. STRAUSS-SMITH CO. Your Commercial Stationery?is It good or bad? If It Is bad It will pay you to use better stationery. Get the L WEEK iAINS W RAY'S j 11 have special bargain sales :sh, seasonable goods that are :es asked. We are making o keep the interest. If you yet you will do well to see >oys' suits. It is seldom that on this market. Particular are highly pleased with the athing and at the prices to k will be doubly attractive. j ommences tomorrow, Saturt now 50 cents, now 75 cents. -eight, now $1.15. ;y-eight, now $1.45. -eight, now $1.75. ety-eight, now $2.50. w $2.25. $3- 5?now $4.50. fty, now $12. , n6w $12.50. 10w $11.50. $7-5?- ^ y, now $5. ty-five, now $4.50. ily have a limited number of you don't get just what you ilame us. We have what we i't get what you want it will 3 continuing during all next reductions on Children's and ine C^pes. Have some beauLiick. ilso offer at special prices, beEnibroideries and Laces. NG OFFERING. gs at 8 1-3 cents a yard. :ings at 10 cents a yard. 11s at 12^ cents a yard. 11 for CASH only. No goods vill be taken out on approval sd. Visit the Carnival next irters with r, The Leader. WE ALLOW NO HOUSE TO UNDERSELL US. It Is Our Constant Effort to Always Bettor Our Best. FOR TEN DAYS ONLY We will give you 19 tb Standard Granulated Sugar for $1 Ariosa Coffee, 11 cents a package. Rio Grand Coffee, 10 cents a package. Only $1 worth sold to a single customer and for CASH only. Men's heavy Creedmore Ties, @ 95c. Ladies' Kangaroo and heavy Glove Grain Shoes at 95c the pair. Every merchant but "Pat" gets $1 or more for the above mentioned shoes. I have a large stock of Shoes and will give you special bargains all the way through the line. Men's $3 Shoes cut tc $2.50 a pair. A large lot of Trousers at 10 per cent discount. Overcoats from $2 to $4. ? . .4 AAfi* Boy s suns a.i ouo i. Ladies' Capes at COST. I still have a large lot of Chairs and have cut the price of 50 cents Chairs to 45 cents, and others In proportion. We buy all kinds of Produce and will pay 20 cents dozen for Eggs and 12 cents per tb for Turkeys. Bring all you can. The more you bring the better we will like it. We will buy and pay cash for all the Rabbits we can get. Bring them in. Better bring Mollle and the baby and let them see the good things that are in store for them here. Come one, Come a^^to the leading store. Yours to QBve, S. D. PATRICK, McConnellsville, S. C. j. mTheath & co., rt 1 II 1 uenerai Jierciiauuise. BARGAINS IN CLOTHING Five Thousand Dollars Worth on Onr Counters. We have $5,000 worth of seasonable CLOTHING on our counters, and our friends havp only to see It to be assured of the SPLENDID VALUES we have to offer. It Is the right stuff and there is nothing the matter with the prices. On- these points we Invite the CRITICISM OF ANY MAN WHO FEELS HIMSELF COMPETENT TO JUDGE. Take a look at some of these items: 300 Men's Suits, in all sizes and prices from $2.50 to $18. We can fit anybody. 200 Odd pairs of Men's Pants at prices ranging from 50 cents to $7. All sizes. 300 pairs Boys' Knee Pants, from 4 to 16 years, at from 25 cents to $1 a pair. 200 pairs Boys' Knee Pants at from 75 cents to $3. 200 Youths' 8uits, from 14 to 16 years of aga, at from $2.50 to $8 the suit. 50 Children's Overcoats, ages 4 to 12 years, at $1.50 each. 50 Youth's Overcoats, 14 to 18, at from $2.50 to $5. 20 Men's Overcoats left, going at $1.50 each. 300 Men's fine Overcoats at .from $5 to $18. All signs point to a severe winter and the time to commence getting the full value of a coat is early in the season. 100 pairs fine white all wool Blankets. 10-4, at $3, $4 and $5. 300 pairs heavy Blankets at 75 cts. the pair. Undershirts of all qualities and prices ranging at 20, 25, 40, 50, 75 cents and $1.. Full line of Men's Sweaters and Cardinal Jackets. Prices are Just right. Shoes For the Multitude. Our line of men's fine Shoes is more complete than it has ever been and that means we have lots of Shoes. W. L. Douglass Shoes at $2.25, $2.50, $3 and $3.50. Stetson's at $4.50, $5 and $6?all good enough for a king. Dress Goods. Our Dress Goods trade is away ahead of anything we have ever had. It is because we have no end of fine material to choose from. Visitors to the Carnival. Visitors to the carnival are cordially invited to make our store their headquarters while in town. We will do our best to make ourselves entertaining. J. M. HEATH & CO., J. L. Williams, Manager. New Goods. Home made Molasses, made by W. S. Wilkersoii?in One Half and Gallon Tins. This year's California layer Raisins. This year's seedless Raisins. Fresh Prunes. Fresh Pecans and Brazil Nuts. LOUIS ROTH. APPLICATION FOR FINAL DISCHARGE. HAVING filed my final return as administratrix of the estate of Dr. J. P. HAMBRIGHT, deceased, with Hon. W. H. McCorkle, Probate Judge, I hereby give notice that on DECEMBER 22, 1903, I will make application to the Probate Judge for York county, for a final discharge from all further responsibility in connection with said 6St&t6 SUSAN J. HAMBRIGHT, Administratrix. Nov. 13 f 6t FOR SALE. HOUSE and lot for sale on Main street, opposite Riddle & Carroll store. 100 feet front, depth 330 feet. House 10 rooms. Apply to G. H. O'LEARY. Nov. 13 t tf YORK COTTON AUCTIOr Beginning Mond vember 23d, at 1C tinuing each mc until further nol the Remainder o AT ill Willi OIU1U UIU\J I! Bidders for Casli bargains will b< miss this sale, time and the pla< YORK COTTON In Bratton Building, Corner Yorkville, S. C. ATTENTION! ers. AND all citizens of upper York. Now that the Southern Railway has put on daily service to'Blacksburg, S. C., we invite you to visit our MAGIC CITY? ROCK -HILL; where you will find the Largest Selection of all merchandise? in her history?especially "THE WHITE FRONT GROCERY?which is supplied at all times with California Peaches, Tokay Grapes, Florida Oranges, Pineapples, Kalamazoo Celery, Tenny's and Lowney's finest Chocolate and Bon-Bons, New York Apples and Pears, and the best selected stock of fancy Groceries in the city. We invite you to make our store headquarters, and if you don't object, take Lunch with us. "Established" Very respectfully, ?1870? L. M. DAVIS, Prop., Railroad Ave. White Front Grocery. NOTICE. ON and after DECEMBER 1ST, 1903, no freight will be delivered until all freight charges have been paid. This is in compliance with special instructions from officials. A. S. CLARK, Agt. So. Ry. W. F. BRAY, Agt. C. & N.-W. Ry. Nov. 10 t.f td FOR RENT. FOR the year 1904 my Dwelling House, with a two acre lot attached, in Yorkville, S. C., known as the Dr. May place. For terms address Miss ANNA S. MAY, Blenheim P. O., S. C. Nov. 13 f 3t m CAM * - A FREE STR Yorkvil Nov. 23d 1 ONE SOLID V Furnishi COLUMBUS ( BERT HO I Twelve Big rtigft uiass Five Gran Three Bands for the W Lots of Fu See the Grand Street P; Opening Day, Everything Will Take I the N Everybody Come and S< Remember MILLS STORE. < SALE! J I ] ay Morning, No- > > o'clock, and con- ! >rnins: thereafter w t tice, we will offer ! f the York Cotton l to the Highest i. Many valuable j e offered. Don't f Remember the ie. Come. . 1 HILLS STORE o Congress and Jefferson Streets, i _ ( A PIPE DREAM ; l Most gentlemen a^ree that our line ' of Smoking Pipes is the most up-to- ( date ever shown in Yorkville. It in- , eludes all kinds of Pipes from 10 cent ( pipes that are "just pipes," up to the , <yar.n(na TLfnornhoiim rvl noQ thflf flpp 5VXIU1IIC iUVetViiUUlll ~ beauties. Every gentleman who Is a smoker Is Invited to see our Pipes, and especially our Genuine Briar Pipes < with the genuine amber tips, and the 1 'Meerchaums with amber tips. Briars ? from $1 up. Meerchaums from S3 up. i One of our Meerchaums will make the I smoker have a "pipe dream." Tou will dream of a cool, comfortable smoke. Jfc*' The latest addition to our select cigar family is the Porto Rico. Discriminating smokers say it is above _ the average. t YORK DRUG STORE, t J. B. BO WEN, PROP., Registered Pharmacist. j notice: IS hereby given to all whom it may J concern that an extra or special < session of the Court of Common Pleas for York County, S. C., will be held in the Court House for the said county, . commencing on MONDAY THE 30TH , DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1903, and con- ' tinulng for two weeks thereafter, with a separate venire of jurors for each j week. Honorable Joseph E. McDonald will preside. 1 W. BROWN WYLIE, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for York Count?, S. C. . J November 5, 1903. f4t J SBICCER BETTER AND I GRANDER THAN A CIRCUS ND :EET FAIR le, S. C., to the 28th VEEK OF FUN i ed by the :arnival co. SS, Manager. Clean Shows d Free Street Attractions eek n, Frolic and Amusement arade on the Nov. 23d at 10.30 A. M. 3lace on Iain Streets of the Town, se the Fun the Date?Nov. 23d-28th AUCTION SALES. OIBBK'S SALE. State of 8outh Carolina?County of York, IN THja COMMON PLEAS. Matthew W. White, Plaintiff, against Dorcas J. Huddleston (or Caldwell), et al., Defendants. BY virtue decree of his honor, Charles G. Dantzler, dated 27th of kpril, 1903, I will expose to public sale In front YORK COURT HOUSE DOOR, on the FIRST MONDAY IN NOVEMBER, 1903, (Salesday), the fol,owing real estate: All that certain piece, parcel or tract jf land, with the buildings thereon, jltuated in county of York, state iforesaid. on or near Catawba river. sounded by lands of W. O. Youngblood sr Sarah Youngblood, W. B. Smith, Catawba Power company and Catawja river, and containing THIRTYFOUR ACRES, more or less. TERMS OF SALE. One-half cash, balance on a credit >f twelve months, with Interest from lay of sale, secured by purchaser's send and mortgage of the premises sold, with leave to purchaser to pay sis entire bid in cash. Purchaser must comply with terms of sale within one sour, or the land will be resold on same day at risk of the former purchaser. Purchaser must pay for all papers. October 8th, 1903. W. BROWN WYLIE, C. C. C. Pis. Nov. 20 . f St CLERK'S SALE. state of South Carolina?County of York. IN THB COMMON PLBA8. r. M. Spratt against John T. Spr&tt et aL?Notice of Sale. BY virtue of a decree dated 19th day of November 1903, I-.will expose :o public sale, in front of YORK 20URT HOUSE DOOR, during the leral hours for sale, on the FIRST MONDAY IN DECEMBER next [Saleday) the following described real jroperty to wit: ** All that certain tract or parcel of and, situated in county of York, state iforesaid, on east side of the C. C. & railroad and bounded north by lands >f Luna Cotton Mills, lands of War-en White, (col.), and others and containing SIXTY-SEVEN (67) acres, nore or less. TERMS OF SALE. One-third cash, balance on a credit >f one and two years, with interest !rom day of sale, secured by purchases bond and a mortgage of the premses sold. Purchaser to pay for all pa>ers. W. BROWN WXJLJJS, U O. U Nov. 20. f 3 AUCTION SALE OF LAND. A S attorneys for the parties In inCAterest we will sell at publle auction he following tracts of land, to wit: 1. At YORKVILLE, ON MONDAY, THE 7TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1908, l11 of that tract of land, situated in fork county, State of South Carolina, n King's Mountain township, near the Battleground, adjoining lands now or ,'ormerly held by William Oates, Calvin Pursley, Robert Pursley, William Brown, J. C. Brown and others conainlng 678 acres, more or less. TERMS OF SALE. One-third Cash?Balance in one and :wo years with 8 per cent annual in:erest from day of sale, secured by purchaser's bond and mortgage of pre miles. Purchaser to have option of payng entire bid In cash. Purchaser to pay for papers. 2. At ROCK HILL, ON TUESDAY, rHE 8TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 190S, it 12 M. o'clock, In front of the POSTDFFICE, all that tract or plantation of land, situated in Bethesda township, fork county, State of South Carolina, ibout five miles from Rock Hill, on the ower Yorkvllle road, bounded by lands low or formerly, of the estate of F. H. Brown, R. A. Steele, W. J. Rawllnson, M. R. Brown, M. L. Brown and others, containing 230 acres, more or less, and mown as part of the WILLIAM LITrLE lands. TERMS OF SALE. One-third Cash?Balance in one, two, :hree and four years with 8 per cent uinual Interest from date of sale, secured by purchaser's bond and mort jage or premises, ruruwsei w u?> >ption of paying entire bid In cash. Purchaser to pay for papers. WILSON & WILSON. Oct. 27 t-f id. QUiCK DEALING. IF you are anxious to dispose of property at its market value, remember a broker's talented auctioneer can give you much more pleasant and speedy relief than the sheriff's. Always take your medicine in the mildest form possible. I will advertise your property extensively, real estate or personal, in any amounts that will Justify me In conducting the sale, und 3ell it for the high dollar for all cash, 01 easy payments, as owners may prefer. My object is to find a ready purchaser for property that owners are willing to accept market values for. At auction is the best method to realize full values and quick results. An auctioneer who knows his business thoroughly can make property bring a great deal more. I always aim for the best talent that the sale will justify. Remember I am not confined to local buyers, as I' am in position to attract buyers from other states. This does not Interfere with my private aaleq. Remember if I don't do your business, I cost you no money. I know the Importance of secrets. Propositions are necessary for business, and not idle questions, therefore say what you want and are willing to pay. 135 acres, Gooley tract, near Olive P. O., York county. An abundance of wood and timber. One dwelling and orchard. Public road through the place. 155 acres, Love tract, near Lockhart Shoals, on public road to Chester. Clever improvements. Rented this year for 800 lbs. lint cotton. 350 acres, Gunn Place, miles west McConnellsville. On Blah-svllle and Sharon roads. Adapted for farming and stock raising. AT PRIVATE SALE THE FOLLOWING: 184 acres, Gwin Place, miles east or I orKvine, near county name, vn public road. Clever Improvements. Rents for 2500 lbs. cotton. $2,250. 175 acres, E. P. Love estate, 3 miles west McConnellsville. Plenty of wood and water. Small Improvements, Rents for 1600 lbs. cotton. $8 acre. 122 acres, 4 miles south Yorkvllle. Clever improvements. Orchard. Plenty of water. Would rent for $200.00 $10 acre. 200 acres, Dr. Jas. P. Crawford place, near Bethesda church. Buildings, woods and water. Fine land. $15 aore. 65 acres, Gordon place, 3 miles east Guthriesville. 30 acres in woods. Remainder in cultivation. One story. 3room dwelling. $15 acre. 510 acres, Poag place, IS miles east Smith's Turnout. On public road. Four settlements. 200 acres of woods. $5,000. 40 acres, Crawford place 1 mile north Smith's Turnout. Between R. R. and Saluda road. $450. Also, a long list of city and country property around Rock Hill, and more or less throughout the state. If you want any thing bought not in my hands, apply in a business way and I will place the titles on your desk as speedily and cheaply as any Broker in the land. J. EDGAR POAG, Broker, Rock Hill, S. C.