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RECOLLECTIONS OF SMYRNA. Correspondent Tells of Things That Occurred In the Long Ago. Editor Yorkvllle Enquirer. Just sixty years ago. a middle aged man. (41 years old) with a little bareloot boy. six years old, riding behind him, rode up and hitched his mule where the graveyard now is at Smyrna. Only a few graves were there then, and some of them were enclosed in a pole-pen, made of black-jack pine and chestnut. A few tombstones stood about here and there in the bushes on the grounds. The present stone wall was built around the graveyard between the years 184a and 1853. Some of these stones were hauled a considerable distance?many of them from! Mr. Thomas M. Whiteside's place, from what was known as the "Pike field"? (many of them known then, as well as now, by the name "nigger heads."*) The church building was a plain, weather-boarded one, not ceiled. The pulpit was a fashionable one for that J * ?.UL n uay, uem^ ucittguiiiiiiji Miapcu, nun a door in the side. In front of it was what was called the "clerk's stand"? made with two upright planks with one across the top. This was for the leaders of the music to stand behind. While everything was plain and simple in its structure it was reasonably comfortable at that day. Rev. Robert Armstrong Ross was the pastor and Franklin Oates and William Crawford the singing clerks. The worshippers generally carried their Psalm books (Rouse's version) and not a few of them took their Bibles. We will here say, parenthetically, that at that day and time it seemed that those old time people went to church to worship Almighty God in the right spirit, and not mere sham and a "big time" as is the case now with many, we fear. Dr. Ross had only been in the ministry four or five years. He was a little. weakly looking man, but he had the voice o? a lion and it was not an uncommon thing for him to preach an hour and a half?never less- than one hour. From spring till fall presbytery, two sermons a day was the custom. The interval being taken up in catechising the children of the church members and others too, who might wish to take part. This catechising was conducted by the minister, or one of the elders, and the child who didn't know the catechism adapted to its age. reflected on Its home training:. Besides tms. many of the children memorized the Psalms (Rouse's version). This took the place of our modern Sabbath school, only It was much more thorough In its work of teaching than many of them are now. Dr. (then Rev.) Ross was a native of Cabarrus county. North Carolina. When he was first called to the pastorate of Smyrna In 1843. he boarded with Mr. Joslah Henry, two or three miles above Hickory Grove on the Queen's or Rutherford road. One Sabbath morning on his way to Smyrna to preach, as he passed the "Briar patch" muster ground, he found quite a large crowd of people?men. women and children there assembled. He didn't know what to make of such a gathering, and made some Inquiry about It. He was told they had met for a game of "Shinny." which was about as popular at that day as baseball is now. The crowd was made up principally from "Blue Water." "The Nation" and the "Coaling Ground." generally as rough a set as could be mixed up. He took occasion, however, to remonstrate with them to desist as It was "The Lord's Day?The Holy Sabbath"?and that such was sin in His sight, and asked them to go to church with him. They had (as was customary) some liquor in the crowd and some of the men were prettv full of It. He made his plea for the Sabbath and the church. He had a more respectful and atten tlve hearing than could nave Deen expected of such a crowd and at such a time. However, the game of "Shinny" was called off and several of them went to church with him. This broke up the plav and put an end to it. This was in 1844. In 1856 a new church building was erected?much larger than the old one. It was 60x40 feet with a gallery for the slaves. In April of 1857, presbytery met there and four young nreachers: Robert Lathan. Grier. J. C. Bovd and Monroe Oates preached their trial sermons. In 1871 or '72. this building was burned and the one which has lust (riven wav to the nresent new building wa? erected, making the four sacred buildines on the grounds within the recollections of your correspondent J. L. S. Wllklnsvllle. Julv 15. 1908. SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS. ? Spartanburg. July 15: The motion for bail for W. T. Jones of Santue. who is in jail at Union on the charge of having poisoned his wife, Mrs. Marion 4U. Tit tar ? n-Vli/tV, jones, un me iiigiik. vi uui.t ?/, was to have been made before Judge Hydrick here today, was not gone into further than the reading of affidavits by counsel for both sides. In these it developed that the counsel for the state presented an affidavit that Jones* attorneys had not been served with and were not prepared to answer and Judge Townsend of the prisoner's counsel expressed a desire to postpone the argument of the motion until they returned to Union and were able to secure affidavits which would answer those presented by the commonwealth. It may be ten days before the matter comes up again before Judge Hydrick. The affidavits presented by the counsel for the state were in the main a repetition of the testimony brought out at the inquest, but, in addition, there were others as sensational as Ho evidence before the coroner. Law yers appearing in the case were: Judge D. A. Townsend and James Monroe for Jones, and Messrs. P. D. Barron. J. A. Sawyer and Solicitor Sease for fthe state. ? Columbia. June 15: Attorney John T. Duncan, of the Columbia bar. formerly candidate for Cnlted States senator and at one time chief clerk in the secretary of state's office, was before the supreme court today to make return on a rule to show cause why he should not be disbarred for issuing spurious affidavits in the case of a negro convicted in the lower court of shooting a magistrate who had gone to arrest the negro, and why he should not be attached for contempt in the presence of the supreme court toward Solicitors Benet and Timmerman and others. The trial is attracting much attention. Mr. Duncan being prominently connected throughout the state. On account of kinship. Judge Gary's place on the supreme bench is being taken by Circuit Judge Memminger. Mr. Duncan is the son-in-law of exSecretary of State D. H. Tompkins, of Edgefield. The case is expected to have a sensational outcome. From the indications members of the court have given so far it seems likely that the trial will go against Mr. Duncan. The testimony of one witness today Indicated that Mr. Duncan may be charged with being accessory before the fact of the shooting of the magistrate. and the understanding is that another witness who has been summoned will give testimony tending to *n.?w thnt Mr. Duncan incited the negro to do the shooting- Although under bond, the negro escaped and is now at large. ? Columbia. July 14: Insurance Commissioner McMaster has revoked the license of the Piedmont Mutual Fire Insurance company of Spartanburg. In a letter of some length to the president of the company, he gave in detail his reasons for such action. Concisely put. they are: That the company is mutual in name only, that it is managed and controlled practically by Mr. A. M. Alexander, the president. who is under no bond and whose actions are under the supervision and control of neither the directors nor the policyholders. That the directors have never had a meeting since its organization. so far as the records show. That the books of the company are wholly inadequate and unbusiness like; that he finds that Mr. A. M. Alexander. according to his own statement, in order to protect the funds of the company from attachment by judgment creditors, has deposited the funds of the company in his own name, which the commissioner thinks is unwise and unwarranted. That regardless of the fact that the company is licensed to do business in the counties of Spartanburg and I'nion only, it has renewed policies outside of those counties, or revived old policies in amounts different from the original, in violation of law. The commissioner has serious doubts as to the solvency of the company and from the manner of books that have been kept, he does not believe that the solvency can be deter mined without a complete reorgani zation. Because of the general irregU' larities, the commissioner does not fee that the policyholders are given prop er protection, and he revokes the license. ? Columbia State. 11th: H. Rudolpl Uabens, the notorious Charlestor "fence" for the gangs of safeblower: who operated in South Carolina frorr 1901 to 1905, donned the regulatlor stripes at the state penitentiary yes terday afternoon and began the service of a three-year sentence imposec upon him more than a year ago bj Judge Ernest Gary on an indictment charging him with receiving stoler goods, a part of the $6,838.81 taker from the wrecked safe of the Courtenay Manufacturing company at Newry Oconee county, on the night of December 14, 1903. Rabens was brought to Columbia from Walhalla by L. M Pressley, of the penitentiary guard reaching here on the 3.40 train yesterday afternoon. He was driven to the pen immediately upon the arrival ol the train, where he was photographed, and a thorough description made oi him for the future use of the state and United States authorities. After having his hair clipped, given a shave and bath and a brand new suit of stripes, he was registered as "So. 17.753" and consigned to a cell. For the first time, possibly, since his connection with the noted McKlnley-Nolan gangs of ? --li.i-uotorHnv r?>nli'/ sai rui?#v\ n nuuj j vt??.v ed that he was not beyond the power of the law. He appeared broken In spirit on entering the big steel gates of the prison, and his gray eyes sought the floor except infrequently when they would shoot a quick, nervous glance at some one of the officials standing around. His long legal fight had been made in vain and.he turned to face the three long years of imprisonment with a shrug of the shoulders and an unmistakable feeling of utter hopelessness. He had come, at last, to face what he dreamed that his ill-gotten gain would alone prevent. His panama was laid away and the regulation cap took its place: his allleather suit case was sent down to the commissary to await his departure three years hence: his bank book was pigeon-holed, and the generous amount of loose coin and currency which he had in his pockets was placed to his credit in the office, and the wonted blind tiger. near-yegg and erstwhile King street crook. No. 17753, is today nothing more, nothing less, than a convict, entering upon a sentence which will doubtless prove a lesson to those of wealth and influence who imagine that they may violate the laws of the land with impunity. There has been such a swift succession of unexpected plays in the Rabens case within the past week that this man has been all but overwhelmed with surprise. The plans of himself and his astute counsel came to naught in the game that opened at Walhalla Monday when he surrendered himself and announced that he was ready to begin sentence. Contrary to the expectations of Solicitor Boggs, Inspector Gregory and others interested in the case. Rabens was sent to the Oconee county poor farm, where there are absolutely no facilities for safeguarding a prisoner of Rabens' type. The people of Oconee county did not want Rabens to work out his sentence there: they wanted him sent to the state penitentiary. Rabens turned over to Supervisor McAlister $5,000 in cash, to be kept in the county treasury as a guarantee of his orderly conduct and safety. It was announced that Rabens had been examined by a physician and declared to be unable to do any manual labor. In short, it appeared that his punishment was to be nothing but a farce: that he was to live in ease at the county's expense. AT THE CHURCHES. BAPTIST. Rev. I. G. Murray, Pastor. Sunday Services?Sunday school at 10 a. m. Morning service at 11 o'clock. Union service at 8.30 p. m., preaching by Rev. W. C. Ewart. CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD. Rev. J. O. Babln, Rector. Sunday Services?Sunday school at 10 a. m. Morning service at 11 a. m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN. Rev. E. E. Gillespie. Pastor. Sunday Services?Sunday school * at 10 a. m. TRINITY METHODIST EPISCOPAL. Rev. Henry J. Cauthen, Pastor. Sunday Services?Morning service at 11. o'clock. Sunday school at 5 p. m. \SSOCIATE REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN. Rov vv. C. Ewart. Pastor. Sunday Services?Sabbath school at 10 p.. m. Morning service at 11 o'clock. THE YORK CIRCUIT. Rev. H. Bascom Hardy. Pastor. Sunday Services?Service at Philadelphia at 11 a. m., and at King's Mountain Chapel at 3. 30 p. ni. Special Notices. Boston, Mass., and Return?Very Low Rates Via Southern Railway. Account Supreme Lodge, Knights of Pythias, the Southern ' Railway announces very low round trip rates, from all stations, tickets to be sold July 30th, 31st, August 1, 2, 3 and 4, 1908. Limited August 16, 1908. Extension of final limit to leave Boston not later than September 16, 1908, can be had by depositing ticket at Boston and paying fee of $1.00. Stop-overs, Washington. Baltimore. Philadelphia and New York. Round trip rates from principal stations as follows: Abbeville, $32.15; Anderson, $32.00; Charleston, $31.95; _ Chester, $29.50: Columbia, $31.25; Greenvuie, isi.-a. Greenwood, $31.70; Lancaster, $29.65; Newberry, $31.50; Orangeburg, $31.00; Rock Hill. $29.05; Spartanburg. $30.40. For detailed information, etc., apply to Southern Railway Agents, or J. L. Meek. Assistant General Passenger Agent, Atlanta, Ga.: or J. C. Lusk, Division Passenger Agent, Charleston, S. C. ANNOUNCEMENTS. For United States Senator. R. GOODWYN RHETT. For Congress?Fifth District. THOMAS B. BUTLER. For the State Senate. Dr. J. H. SAYE. W. H. STEWART. For House of Representatives. S. H, EPPS, J. S. GLASSCOCK. W. E. HURT, SAMUEL L. JOHNSTON. W. B. WILSON, JR. For Sheriff. HUGH G. BROWN, S. S. PLEXICO. For Clerk. JOHN R. LOGAN. J. A. TATE. For Supervisor. THOS. W. BOYD. W. G. DUNCAN. CLEM GORDON, C. C. HUGHES. A. J. PARROTT, GEO. L. SUGGS, For Treasurer. H. A. D. NEELY. For Auditor. W. P. CROOK, JOHN J. HUNTER. BROADUS M. LOVE. W. B. WILLIAMS. For Superintendent of Education. T. E. McMACKIN. For County Commissioner. MILL'S S. CARROLL. J. C. KIRK PATRICK. For Coroner. L. W. LOUTHIAN. JOHN L. McGARITY. For Magistrate?York Township. J. C. COMER. R. L. DELOACH. For Magistrate?Broad River. R. L. A SMITH. JOS. M. WH1TESIDES. For Magistrate?Bethesda Township. W. R. CONRAD. Special JRotices. i First A. R. Presbytery. There will be a called meeting- of the First Associate Reformed Presbytery at Neely's Creek next Tuesday afternoon. at 1 o'clock, for the ordination and installation of Rev. W. H. Stevenson. Announcement. I beg to announce my candidacy for the United States Senate in the approaching Democratic primary, and I respectfully solicit the support of the I Democratic voters of this state. R. G. RHETT. 48 t.f te $he OJotton $larhet. Yorkville, S. C., July 17.?Cotton 11 1 s to iii. j ' New York, July 16.?Cotton, s-,ot , closed quiet, 10 points lower; middl'ng' | ' uplands 11.00; middling gulf 11.25; . I sales 250 bales. Futures opened steady ( and closed steady as follows: July . ; 9.41: Aug. 9.31; Sept. 9.32; Oct. 9.29; , Nov. 9.11: Dec. 9.12: Jan. 9.07;. Feb. 9.07; March 9.07. i we have A VACANCY for an experienced ' Drv Goods Salesman. A. FRIEDHEIM & BRO., ? Rock Hill. S. C. t 57 f.t 2t c "for sale or rent. MY residence in Yorkville. For information apply to Mr. C. E. SPENCER. Mrs. M. H. METTS. 57 f.t 4t we have A VACANCY for an experienced Saleslady. A. FRIEDHEIM & BRO., Rock Hill, S. C. t 57 f.t 2t S photographic studio. c t Lome lu ine Linobay oiuuiu iui oijiish, up-to-date Sepia Photographs. They are as fashionable as everything else in Brown and Tan. The newest and handsomest mounts are received all the time. Your choice can be made from many varieties. Call at once, because later the Studio will be closed for a short time during the summer vacation. AT THE BRATTON FARM. Separated Cream, Sweet Milk, Buttermllk, Cream, Butter, Vegetables and Fruits, delivered in Yorkville on Tuesdays and Fridays or at the farm at all times. Postal card mailed in the afternoon will receive attention next morning. J. MEEK BURNS, Manager. Ton OR ft ?* THE PALACE THEATRE " TONIGHT 1 THE TALISMAN. L This is a love story and it is exceptionally good. Be sure to see it. SATURDAY NIGHT. BURGLARY BY MOTOR. This is a thriller?be sure to see it. Change of programme each night. Misses CONNIE & MAMIE BEARD. P Proprietors. OPENING OF BOOKS OF SUBSCRIPTION. THE books of subscription of the YORK DRUG STORE will be opened on MONDAY. THE 20TH DAY OF JULY. 1908, at 10 o'clock a. m. Authorized capital, Nine Thousand t; Dollars, divided into Ninety shares of c *'n lurv rvf Cl rv c\ U iinrl fori "Hnllora me fjai t aiuc vta. v^nc aauuui vu im> ?. each. J. B. BOWEN, A. E. BOWEN. W. L. WILLIAMS. Corporators. 57 f It NOTICE. ALL parties desiring: to become Candidates for office In York County, t are required to file their oath with the t Clerk of Court, file their pledge with a the County Chairman, and pay their n assessment on or before 12 o'clock m. c on the sixth day of August. 1908. n The following is the scale of assess- r ments: State Senator. $8.00; House of Representatives, $4.00: Clerk of the Court, $25.00: Sheriff. $15.00; Supt. of Education, $6.00: Treasurer, $12.00; I Auditor, $12.00; Supervisor, $7.00; * County Commissioner, $2.00; Coroner, _ $2.00. Magistrates: Bethel Township. $3.00; Rethesda Township, $3.00; Broad River Township. $3.00; Bullock's Creek Township. $3.00: Catawba township, $9.00; Ebenezer Township. $3.00; Fort Mill Township, $5.00: King's Mountain Township, $3.00; York Township, $6.00. The following campaign meetings will be held: Ogden, Friday. August 7th; Tirzah, Saturday, August 8th; i Bethanv. Tuesday, August 11th: Clo- J ver. Wednesday, August 12th: Forest Hill. Thursday, August 13th; Fort Mill, Friday, August 14th- Rock Hill, Sat- j urday. August 15th; Piedmont Springs, Tuesday. August 18th: Hickory Grove, Wednesday. August 19th; Blairsville. / Thursdav. August 20th; McConnells- " vilie, Friday, August 21st; Yorkvllle. Saturdav, August 22nd. r W. B. WILSON, JR.. J County Chairman. T. H. Saye, Secretary. 57 f It j \*o. 6931. Report of the Condition of THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK At Yorkvllle, in the State of South ( Carolina, at the close of business. July lf.th, 1908. Resources: Loans and Discounts $152,418 57 Overdrafts, secured and un- . secured 8,191 0C U. S. Bonds to secure circulation 25,000 00 Premiums on U. S. Bonds.. 500 00 Banking house, furniture, and fixtures 2,600 00 Due from National Banks (not reserve agents) 11,221 80 Due from State Banks and Bankers 46 00 Due from approved reserve agents 6,010 08 Checks and other cash items 1,474 44 a Notes of other National [ Banks 1,820 00 r Krneiionul paper currency, v nickels, and cents 483 86 Lawful Money Reserve in Bank, viz.: Specie $5,774 20 - r\r\ 11 id ( OA Legal-tender notes, d.oou uu Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer (5% of circulation) 1,250 00 Total $222,440 01 Liabilities: G Capital stock paid in $ 50,000 00 ^ Surplus fund 15,000 00 Undivided profits, less expenses and taxes paid.. 3,011 80 National Bank notes outstanding 25,000 00 _ Due to State Banks and Bankers 838 00 Dividends unpaid 129 00 Individual deposits 4 subject to check.$53,629 07 Time certificates of deposit 40,667 81 Savings Deposits. 3,085 58 Cashier's checks outstanding .... 487 22 97,382 46 Bills payable, including certificates of deposit for money borrowed 30,000 00 t Reserved for taxes 591 53 i Total $222,440 01 a State of South Carolina, County of York. s.s. . i I. R. ('. ALLEIN, Cashier of the \ above-named bank, do solemnly swear tho nhnve statement is true to a the best of my knowledge and belief. \ R. C. ALLEIN, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 17th day of July. 1908. J. A. Tate, C. C. C. Pis. Correct?Attest: W. I. Witherspoon, W. R. Carroll, W. B. Moore, Directors. UPSTAIRS I am upstairs over the Shandon. Come up and see me for a haircut or . shave or to buy Ess-Tee-Dee. Shave 10 cents. r LUTHER BABER. / wMnmovai I WHAT YOU BOUGH' IWHO YOU BOUG HOW MUCH 1 A CHECK BOOK tells the whole tlons, and It Is handy to refer to, (arise regarding the payment of a I IT IS A SOURCE OF INFOS question In your business dealings "PAY BY CHECK" should be Ii THE FIRST NA1 YORKVII l??? n ANNOUNCEMENTS, ] FOR AUDITOR. WE are authorized to announce W. 1 P. CROOK of Catawba township is a candidate for AUDITOR, subject o the recommendation of the Demoratic voters in the primary election. 1 57 f te J I SUMMER TIME I You hear of more Losses to property 1 >y Fire, Wind and Lightning in the iummer, than any other time. Your 1 iuildings and Live-Stock are in DANGER. See me about insuring them in he "FARMERS' MUTUAL." q D. E. BONEY. mm & mm [ YOU WILL FIND IT HERE I What? Everything in Groceries and 'onfectioneries and almost everything i Hardware. Fifteen different kinds of Chewing Q 'obacco, Cigars, Cigarettes, Cheroots. Best Leather, Plows, Sweeps, Axes, )ishes, Shoemakers' Outfits. ? Nice lot Lamps and Fixtures. Dietz Lanterns?best to be had. . Oil Cans and Oil. _ Big lot of Brooms?all weights. Best Apple Vinegar. Fruit Jars and Cans, Rubbers, etc. Stone Jars, Pots, Skillets, Lids, etc. See us for goods in our lines?our rices are fair to you. HERNDON & GORDON. R. B. Davidson Co. ' Insist that every home in York couny should be supplied with a perfect reamery, which is found in the | VICTOR BUTTER SEPARATOR : p They have secured the exclusive con- ' rol of York county for the sale of n hese machines. Every one who owns b cow is invited to see this wonderful u lachine that is a marvel of mechanlal simplicity and ingenuity. It will ? lake Butter from Sweet Milk within 'ive Minutes. Think of it and see it. I. B. DAVIDSON COMPANY _ REMEMBER The Special * uly Clearence ^ Jale Now Going )n at the Wray's E itore?It Offers n V Great Opportunity 7or Money Saving Home Today. / J. 0- WRAY.1 : i o wiEiir ] E"OT? I n You may be missing the chance of " life time in not buying real estate. . )esirable property at suitable prices nay not be had later, so why not in est? J k pad OA! C s run >jr\L.i_ V e 'hree-room house. g )ne five-room house. 'wo fine residence lots. )ne nice six-room cottage. { fair bargain of 100 acres. )ne splendid seven-room house. Several lots near Graded School. i farm of 186 acres 2 miles of town. ? i Dr. M. W. WHITE. b J I 'Attend to Your " n Own Business" ? a S C Is very good advice in most cases, >ut it is not a good idea to try to ATrEND TO YOUR OWN BANKING " BUSINESS, by keeping your money ibout your house or on your person. Let us attend to your banking busness for you and your money will ALWAYS BE SAFE. If your name is not on our books |( us a depositor, put it there at once. It vill be to your interest to do so. v t a LOAM AMU MAMMON HAMh " YORK VI RUE. S. C. T I FOR RENT. I DICKSON HOUSE, King's Moun- e tain street, next Garrison. P C. E. SPENCER. t 35 f.t . tf I fW The Enquirer office is especially irepared to print Lawyers' Briefs and Arguments. ? r- I HT IT FROM? fOU PAID FOR IT- R story of your business transacat any time a question should ^ A : LMATIOX at all times, where a I . arises. H . the method of every man. [TONAL BANK J jLE, 8. O. II ?t HAMS and i i nnr* a vta r^nr* AS 1 BACON DO NOT HANDLE ANYTHING JUT THE VERY BEST IN THIS JNE OF GOODS AND THEY CAN JE BOUGHT OF ME AT THE PRICE "HAT PACKERS CHARGE FOR 'HEM NOW. IT IS NOT NECESIARY TO STATE WHY I AM ABLE 'O DO SO. LOUIS ROTH. CIGARS AND FOBACCOS If you are a user of the "weed," ither as a smoker or chewer, we will e pleased to supply your wants. ( CIGARS?It is a fact that we carry k he largest assortment of Good Cigars :> be found In Yorkvllle. SMOKING TOBACCO?We believe re can please any pipe-smoker from ur varieties of Smoking Tobaccos. PIPES?No matter what kind or s rhat price of Pipe you want, we can y t you. < CHEWING TOBACCOS?If you ? hew the "weed" come and see what y re have. We believe we can just ex- ] ctly please your taste. , THE YORK DRUG STORE, ] J. B. Bowen, Proprietor. < rlAMMOCKS \T REDUCED PRICES . J We have a few HammocKs leit irom ur summer stock. We don't want to arry them over, and have cut the * rices to move them in a hurry. If ou want a Hammock for use now or ext summer, this is a good time to uy. Our prices range from $1.00 and pward and we will save you money, lee us. < CARROLL FURNITURE CO. , I I. L. Carroll. C. W- Carroll. ' CARROLL BROS. 1 ictv Emulsion We have received a supply of the JMULSION for use on cattle to eradiate the Texas fever tick. We can furish you with any quantity you may v eed. ' CARROLL BROS. trover Cleveland's jfe Insurance. Grover Cleveland carried only $7,500 ,ife Insurance. When he was mayor f Buffalo, N. Y? in 1876, he took out 5,000 in the Mutual Benefit and $2,500 1 a another company. He had neglected J he matter up to that time. Later he arnestly desired to largely increase he amount, but on account of having ' rown to be very much over-weight no eputable company wou'd grant him a- 1 1 lore. Newspaper reports say uc iau litle or no estate for his widow and rphans. You are probably in a phys- I ?al condition that will enable you to t ecure insurance today, but you may 1 ot be next week or year. That has i een the experience of some people you t now. Your procrastination may re- t ult in your family or creditors losing i ,-hat you owe them. The Mutual Benfit protects families and pays mort- f ages. How? Ask me. SAM M. GRIST, Special Agent. ^ ..BLUE ROCK...; VI i n e r a 1 Springs 8 (Calcic, Sodic, and Lithic Bicaror.ated Saline Water.) A recent analysis of the water of this . llneral .Spring by Dr. Boyden Nims, >h. G. of Columbia, S. C.. shows it to e equal to the best Mineral Water i sed by the American people today. This water has been given away for lore than sixty days since the present wners came into possession and has een thoroughly tested by the public, nd pronounced superior to any in the itate. Now on sale at the STAR )RUG STORE. ' To any one not yet having tried this rater, we will furnish the same free ipon application, until a thorough test las been given it. BLUE ROCK MINERAL SPRINGS CO., D. L. Shieder, R. E. Heath and Mar- I on B. Jennings, Proprietors. We will show the analysis of this rater to any one, any where, at any ime. No secret about It. We are not 1 fraid to show It. W. O. W. PICNIC rHE annual Picnic of Filbert Camp W. O. W. will be held on SATJRDAY, JULY 25. Candidates for Congress and United States senate are xpected. The public is Invited and " very effort will be made to ensure a ;ood time for everybody. Music will >e furnished by the Yorkville Cornet 3and. : A. J. PARROTT, For Com. 50 t.f td ( 1^" Good Printing? See The Enquirer. .1. Ii. Williams. ' Mason McConnell. J. L. WILLIAMS & CO. T OD A. Y WILL BE YESTERDAY TOMORROW Snatch, Grasp and Seize the opportunity. Goods are Cheap NOW. One lot of Men's Suits, up to $12.50 nt Half Price. One lot of Shoes at Any Old Price. Calicoes?all colors?5 Cents a Yard. Yard wide Sea Island at 5 Cents a | Yard. Dress and Apron Ginghams at 5 Cents a Yard. Lawns at 5 Cents a Yard. Androscoggin Bleaching at 10 Cents a Yard. Genuine Lonsdale Cambric at 121-2 Cents a Yard. Men's Half Hose at 50 Cents a Dozen. Men's 59c and 75c Straw Hats at 15 Cents Each. J. L. WILLIAMS & CO. Sell For Less. NO EXPENSE. As a rule a broker Is no expense In buying or selling Real Estate, because those with talent and experience can usually trade to better advantage and <ave enough In buying or get enough more In selling to more than pay their commission. That has been the actual experience of most of those who have traded through this office. Then, see th'j work and expense we save clients. All we want is your instructions and uuslness limits as to price and terms. We have the experience and facilities 'or carrying the transactions through uroperly. If yo j have property to sell et us have it on our list and try to Ind you a purchaser for It. Or if you vant to purchase be sure to write us. Let us work the deal for you. Poag's Real Estate Monthly goes to xaders and investors all over the United States, more or less, and should jrlng results. We also advertise :hrough other mediums, such as the Manufacturers' Record of Baltimore ind the Cotton Journal of Atlanta, ,vhich have large circulations. Subjcrlbe for this paper, only Fifty Cents uer year. Keep posted as to prices i nH frona/ora Remember we have a first-class auc:loneer. J. EDGAR POAG, Broker, Rock Hill, S. C. 'Cute the Earth to Suit Your Taste." A WELL SELECTED LINE. We have Just opened up a large ihlpment of Stationery and Sundries, vhlch we have added to our stock. Tome and 3ee us as you can find inythlng you may wish here In fine vrltlng material, either In Box Paper, Pound Paper or Tablets, with Envel)ps to Match, Legal Cap, Fools-Cap, 3111 Paper, Carbon Paper, Typewriter Paper, MeMorandum, Time Books, Large Day Ledgers, etc., all kinds, all qualities, all prices. Mercantile Fountain Pens from $1.50 :o $7.50?the best mado for the mon>y. Each Pen strictly guaranteed. STAR DRUG STORE D. L. Slilcder, Proprietor. FORK SUPPLY CO. Incorporated, las. M. Starr, J. F. McElwee. President 8ec. and TreasSHINGLES! 2CAR LOADS 2 SHINGLES No. 1. No. 2. No. X. Prices nnrl Terms to Suit. York Supply Company. Soaps-No matter what kind of Soap you vant, you can get It at JOHNSON'S, have TOILET SOAPS. IVORY SOAP, FAIRY SOAP, TAR SOAP, OCTAGON?wholesale If you want t BON-AMI, SAPOLIO, SCOURING SOAP, GOLD DUST. I. W. JOHNSON. If You Expect Fo Build Anything from a Hen House to a factory Building It will be to your inerest to let us "figure on the Job." iVe have everything at hand with vhlch to do a satisfactory Job, from he drawing of plans to completion of he work and can assure you of a satsfactory Job at completion. REPAIR WORK We also give close attention to all dnds of Repair Jobs, whether It be a oof, floor, wall or anything else. See is for your needs. tsr Remember us for Lime?wholesale ind retail. We are manufacturer's igents. J. J. KELLER & CO. We handle the following makes of roods BUGGIES Watertown, Columbus, Guilford, Anchor, Lion, Phoenix and Parry. WAGONS Vlandt, Milburn, White Hickory and Hackney. We handle the Johnston Harrows, Mowers and Rakes, not for the reason Lhat they are not In the trust; but because we believe these to be the best made. Agents for the Acme Harrow. W. I. WITHERSPOON CO. BEST BEEF. PHONtE your orders to the ROSE MaRKET when you want the jest MEATS. Good Beef Cattle wanted at all imes?Will pay top of the market. WALTER ROSE. THOMSC WW CLOSES SAT1 SATURDAY will be 3 goods at MILL END RE stand idle Saturday, but MILL END SALE. It will p PRICES CUT FROM T rv\it nin rarhatns <m VJJji 1 1 I U1VJ ui inviiuiiu UII Customer SATURDAY. THE THOMSC J. a. WILBORN WANTED?A House and Lot In the town of Yorkville. FOR SALE 50 acres, with improvements. A 100 acre farm, also a level farm of 150 acres. 108 acres?J. E. Castles land. 450 acres?Home of S. P. Blankenshlp, Flint Hill; also 210 acres, land S. P. Blankenship. 102 acres?$11.50?Butler Black. 60 acres?R. W. Bailes, Bell land. 163?W. J. Gordon land. One 4-room dwelling, 1 acre lot; also 2 large lots on West Madison St.?Mrs. W. S. Peters. The Shubert place; 32 acres; Joins the corporate limits?$850. The Maria Cowen place; joins David ^ I ?. AOAA uiam? 99j acres; J. R. Ferguson place? Filbert. 78 acres, \ mile New Zlon?$1,200. 6 acres, a nice home; E. B. Mendenhall, McConnellsvllle: 7 rooms?$1,200. 127 acres; lower Steel Creek township, N. C.; $15 per acre. 151 acres; Dr. White, Miller Place; 4 miles of Yorkvllle. 235 acres: 5 miles of Rock Hill; rents for 9 bales of cotton?$4,700. 202 acres; Sam Youngblood place; $50 per acre. The Old Presbyterian church property in Hickory Grove; H acnes?-$500. 517 acres; 50 acres of fine bottom land; 250 acres In woods; 2 story, 8room dwelling; 9-horse farm In cultivation: 6 good tenant houses; close to railroad. This Is a grand bargain? $16 per acre. W. M. Whltesldes place. 220 acres, one mile of Piedmont Springs: 7-room dwelling; 7,000 cords of wood: 10 acres cf fine bottoms? $20 per acre. A. C. White place. David Russell place; 12J acres near corporate limits. 125 Acres?a beautiful 5-room cottage; good new barn?8 stalls; double crib. Everything in good shape; 4 tenant houses; land lies well; plenty of wood; Bethel township, 6 miles of Clover At a bargain?J. M. Barnett. I wish my friends to know that I can sell their land or buy land for them better than they can. I am prepared to handle any proposition. J. C. WILBORN. Real Estate. WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY. I AM at your service in the repair of Watches. Clocks and Jewelry. I know my business and never fail to attend to it promptly. Except I give vou absolute satisfaction. I don't want vour money. I have a window in the store of the York Supply Co. D. MARLEY W See us for a Hammock?we have sold lots of them, but still have a good supply. '; IT ^ PAY KEEP YO ON ( ADVERTE AND MIND ON Tl T A nTRS' I ? We have just receiv of Ready-to-wear Ski Voiles, in Black, I Prices range from ( are excptionally go< Prices marked. Be I 20 Per I OFF | CLOTHING, DRES SHOES and FOR ( ONI Don't fail to v oi n i. Idiiue iiuuiuei, Good Pickings. YORKYILLE : 3N CO.'S endWE IJKDAY, IP four last opportunity to buy AUCTION PRICES. Don't visit the LAST DAY of our ?ay you. IVF1MTV TO FIFTY PFR ?T IV! 1 A 1 AW A AA A A A d RARE VALUES for every >N COMPANY. Lounges and Couches We are especially proud of our line of Couches and Lounges. We not only have the quantity, but we have a variety of qualities that will appeal to all buyers of these goods, and then again, we will make you prices that will certainly appeal to your good Judgment of values. See these goods. Mattresses and Springs We give especial attention to this department of our Furniture business, and we believe that we can come nearer suiting your ideas of qualities and the prices you want to pay than can any dealers of York county. We can furnish you with Mattresses and Springs that will make your bed comfortable and give you that rest so much desired and which is Impossible on an uncomfortable bed. See us for Mattresses and Sorinas. Remember, too, that we make the terms to suit you and always Qive a Square Deal. YORK FURNITURE CO. SEE SPECK FOR Watches and Clocks Finger Rings, Scarf Pins, Bracelets, Broocnes, Hat Pins, and other things In Jewelry In Solid Gold, Gold Filled and Sterling Silver Sterling and Plated Silverware. Gut Glass and Pressed Glasn. Fine China and Porcelain. .. " m. Lamps and all kinds of Brlca-Brac. Waterman and Parker "Lucky Curve" Fountain Pens. T. W. SPECK. ill n YOTT I UR EYE )UR 5EMENTS 'OUR 118 STORE SKIRTS. ? A A 1? ea an eiegani line irts in Panamas and Hue and Brown. 5 to $10 net and co A| od values at the & sure to see them. Cent i ON I S GOODS, I OXFORDS I 5ASH I I isit our Bargain I it is full of I B. & M. GO. I