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LANCASTER ENTERPRISE. Published Wednesdays by Entkrphisk Publishing Co. A. J. CLARK. Editor. t Oue Year, ... $1.00 Six Months, - - .50 Three Mor 0s, - - .15 IN ADVANCE. Wednesday, December 2, 1003. Surprised f heir Friends. Special to The State Fort Mill, Nov 27 ?Quite a surprise was given the town last evening by the unexpected marmiage of Miss Alma Beatty of Kershaw, who for some weeks has been a visitor at the home of her sister, Mrs C. B Magi 11 at Grattan, and Mr A. R. McElhaney of this place, the marriage being performed by the Rev. M \V. Gordon at the Bap 7 tist parsonage. The bride is one of Kershaw's fairest and most popular young women, sweet in disposition and unas suming in manner. Mr. McElhaney is a member of the firm of the McHlhaney-Parks company of this place and is a young man of splendid business attainments. The Governor at Chester Chester Lantern. During tlie parade Tuesday some of the children were asked by their teachers who was that, pointing out Gov. Hey ward. Some of them thought it was Roosevelt,some said it was Bish op Capers, and others said it was Col Heed The governor ought to feel very much flattered. '1 he Supper at Nhiloh. The hot supper given by the Shiloh congregation at the hospitable country home ol Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Craig, for the purpose of raising funds towards erecting a fence around the cemetery, was largely attended by Lancaster and surrounding community. For the small sum ol 25 cents a plate was served with ham, chicken, turkey and salmon sala 1, stuffed eggs, pickles, cranberry sauce; and bread was passed as often as needed. This course included as dessert, thiee slices of cake, a saucer oi gelatine and wbiooed cream. C< ffee was tree of charge. Oysters, stewed or tried, was the only extras. Never was so much heaped on a person's plate lor so small a sum ot money. In truth r.o perron can say they lelt, the supper hungry. Shdoh has now a never-dying reputation lor hospitality. About $t>0 was raised. In behalf of the congregation, t tanks are extended lo friends 111 the town ot Lancaster and sur rounding communities for their ad in donations and patronage. X X X (?<iHjatTitiii(* liaised. Laredo, lex., Nov- 30?CJov Lanham today issued a procla-1 nia'ioa raising the quarantine on yellow fever which has heen in force against Laredo since Sept 20. The prevalence of the epidemic hero have heen 1,02") cases, 00 of which resulted! fatally. When the governor's proclamatH n was issued at noon there was a great demonstration. Flags were displayed on all the public buildings, helb won rung and whistles blown throughout the city. The Visitors, Dr. and Mrs. G. W. Poovey spent Thanksgiving with the former's father in Fairfield. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Thomasson have been visiting relatives in North Carolina. Mr. Ernest Bailey came home from college at Spartanburg lor Thanksgiving. Mrs. W. II Reed and Mrs. J. S Riddle spent Thanksgiving iv i I I? the Inrmjii's Mister Mrs. R J. Ma''korell. Mrs. R. L. Simpson and son ol Spencer, N. C., are visiling the former's parents, Col. and Mrs. ?J N. Crockett. Mr. and Mrs. (J. B. Corn well of Kdgemore spent Thanksgiving with their daughter, Mrs. C. W Jordan. Miss Irene Cunningham has returned from a visit, to her cousin, Miss Susie Dunlap, at Rock Hill. Mrs. M. S. Witherspoon spent Thanksgiving with her parents at Gadsden. Miss Mamie (Myburn went to Yorkville las' week on a visit 1 i rtnt - ii to ihiss vjortieiia cunou Mrs J. E Poore and little son are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs L C. Payseur. Supt. C. B Skipper went over to Chester Monday afternoon on business. Rev. Mr Wilson of Bascom ville was in town Monday. Misses Julia Simpson and May me Gregory spent Sunday in Rock Hill. Mrs W. McD Brown returned last week from a visit to her relative, Mrs A. W. Klutz of Chester. Mrs M. O. Patterson of Greenville was the guest of Mrs.T Y. Williams while here last week. Mr J. E. Patterson who re cently moved to Fort Mill camo down Monday on business. He is endeavoring to collect his shop accounts. Mrs. Ira B. .Jones and Mrs. L. R Foster left Monday for the convention of tlie U. I). C at Camden Mrs. J. (J. Williams of West villo is visiting at her mother's hero Mr. J. A. Vandohlen, T. P. A. of the Seaboard, was in town Monday. Mrs. L. C. Fraser of Athens, Ga., came over Monday to visit her son, Rev. Chalmers Fraser. Mr Fraser met her in Chester. Col. Leroy Springs left Saturday night for New York where he will he for a week or so. Mrs. C. C. Lanier, nee Miss Fannie Hasseltine of Miama, Fla., is the guest of her sister, Mrs. W. M. Crawford. Miss Charlotte Erwin of Yorkville is the guest of Mrs. W. McD. Brown's family. Mrs. I N Spann of Columbia came up several days ago on a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C I Connors Miss Rrennie Thompson of I Riverside visited her relative, ' Mrs. R \V Drnflin at Kershaw, I last week. Mr. O 1> .lones went to Charleston last evening on profos-! sional business Miss Ciertrude Shorer of Llackburo ^ teaching the Hopewell school which opened Men day. Our old friend, Mr. 0. W. Phillips, of Lancaster, visited . relatives and friends in this *ec lion recently.- ?Kershaw Kra CHARLIE ABERNATHY'S I DEATH. Was it Suicide or an Accident ? Some Inclined to Itelieveit Was the Latter Special to The State. Rock Hill, Nov. 28.?The death of young Charlie Abernalhy, from accident, or suicidal intent, ae reported ir The State yesterday, was received here Thursday with regret, for the young people were well known in this city. The story is a sad one: A number of young people had been guests at a party given at the home ot Mr. .1. M. Hough, near Landsford, and dispersed a while before midnight. Among those who werd present and en j >yed the evening were young Charley Abernathy and Miss Irene Thomasson, daughter ol Mr. Harper Thomasson ot Fort Lawn. Leaving the reception in a buggy, these young friends proceeded on the way to the young lady's home, but tor some unexplained reason, when they had gone some distance, young Abernathy told the young lady in a threatening way that he intended to kill himsell. She answered "What with, soothing syrup?" and at this lie pulled a pistol, showed her "what with" and pointing it at the side of his head a flash and report startled the young woman, and the form ot Abernathy tumbled out ot the buggy, a hind wheel stopping on his body Realizing the awlul truth, Miss Thomasson screamed and jumped out ot the other side ot the vehicle, almost frantic with excitement. In a buggy immediately in front were riding a sister of Abernathy in company with a young man named lioddey They hurried back to the scene and found that death was already last coming to the wounded man. Others came, when Misses llough and Abernathy were taken to their homes and young Roddey, with * l- _ 1. _ 1 _ _ A" . * i _ 1 1 it i no iioiji ni omers, piaeeu i no dead body in the buggy and conveyed it to Fort Lawn. Yesterday the remains were interred at Neely's Creek church. Mis ft Thom pson is firm in tin beliei tiiat the awlul nflair was an accident?that lie drew the pistol, as he had thoughtlessly done before, meaning to Irtghten tier, and as the buggy at tlie time was passing over rattier rough ground siu* tuels confident (tie pulling oi t fie trigger was without design 01 intent. The community generally seems to he ol the same opinion. However, t here is anot her story to the effect that young Aberna thv had a in l -ill nderst a ml i mr a-11 h a young lady to whom he h id been paying a great deal ot at tention ; -.he li id reiused to "make up" and he, lor (hit reason, killed himself. 1 he deceased was the younge-t son ot tlie late W. F. Abernathv of ihe (Jaiawb.t Junction neigh boriiood, whose tragic death about 12 ye <jm ago at the ha rids ot John | Ft aster and Charlie Holstou, col oretl, will be reuiernbered. Miss Thomas son is a most ex , icelleut young lady witti many | triends in this city. She is 'pros J irated over the horrible affair, a ! I physician being wim her conI st an I ly. M Washington, Nov. 25.?The j President toil ay sent to the Sen ate the nomination of Simon' I Heck ham as postmaster at; j 11 artsvillo, S. C 1 CAPUDINE m inpo Also BMl RicklK'KX All Tra volar* Nouw-a, (II/. a - a p > fb a a iiM a fifl/M, ll((fVl.lli ALL HEADACHES effect on l.raln or hoa' . lOo, SAc ami AOe a butllOa (liquid.) _ ? * j . *.<. ^ km* ^ Our ^ r*t * ' i Saecial Disnlav of t I $ $ Fall and Winter t | I I MILLINERY | * # * * Thursday, Oct. 1, ** Friday, October 2 j Our Milliner, I I i n n i i n v Ijviiss juna Simpson, \ Y spent THREE WEEKS in the I Northern markets selecting ; ou* stock, and correct styles ;' of this season's Hats will be * shown in Velvets, Beavers and 1. f Felts, A full line of the new- ] j | est Suit Hats in all colors. S < The Lat>est> Weaves ( I in goods for Shirt Waists, Suits C " / and Skirts will be displayed. \ % A Welcome > * is extended to all at C . ( / neath Banking & ' 'I Mercantile Co. J > 4