Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-11-26
Correspondence of the YOrkville Enquirer.
FROM CHESTER.

FROM CHESTER.
CHESTER, Nov. %, 1874.
Notwithstanding political and financial
troubles, our town continues steadily to I'M
prove. Though it has been swept by de-
structive fires, it has risen from its ashes, and
is now thing Of beauty" and, let us hope,
"joy forever" The tremendous gap made
on Main street by the confagratons of 70 and
72, has been filled up, and stately structures
now occupy the places that were once heap
of ruins. This gap entirely disappeared upon
the completion of the walls of the handsome
buildings now being erected upon the spot
known rs the Mckee lot" In short time
the interior will be finished and the store-rooms
ready for occupation. Messrs. Wilson q
Cousar, one of our most substantial firms, and
full farmers, are putting up these buildings.
Captain A. w. Clarkson, who has established
quite reputation in his profession, is the ar
chitect The dimensions of these store-rooms
are, one lis n 26, and two 112 \ "a. Messrs.
Wilson & Cousar will occupy one store'room,
Mr. R. Brandt another, and the other has not
yet been rented. 1t may not be amiss in this
connection to give a living illustration of what
enterprise and business tact can accomplish,
when accompanied by industry and indefatig-
able effort. Several years since, Mr. r. Brandt
arrived in our midst from Germany, without
money and without friends; he is now gen.
tleman of considerable means, and one of our
most substantial business men. His business
qualifications are seldom equaled, and his
word is as good as his bond. Two or three
years since, he erected pretty building on
Main street, having two store-rooms on the
first floor, both of which he has for a long
time occupied, one as furniture emporium
and the other as a jewelry establishment.
This entire building, both lower and upper
floors, he intends to use as a furniture store;
the jewelry department will be moved to one
of the magnificent rooms of the new building
now on the eve of completion.
The trade ofour town has not been marked
with its usual activity during the present
season. This is doubtless to be attributed in
great measure to the low price Of cotton
Moreover, large portion of the cotton thus
far sold has gone toward the payment of liens.
For these reasons money is not so plentiful as
some would desire. Though farmers are com.
planning of the low price of cotton, they are
selling it as rapidly as they get it in market.
able condition. 1t is estimated that since the
season began six hundred bales Of cotton have
been sold in this place per week.
Our county suffered the misfortune of losing
few days since one of its most excellent cit
izens-Capt. VIM. Peden. He fell victim
to typhoid fever after protracted and pain
full illness. After the war, in which he bore
and suffered his part, he retired to his planta
ton, wherehe has since been engaged in farm
ing. Prominently engaged in all laudable
efforts to promote the public good, he has
been taken away in the midst of his useful
ness, and at a time when his loss will be most
sadly felt. He has gone down to the grave
without blemish upon his name. His many
friends, who so greatly respected and admired
him, will fervently join with me in wishing
"peace to his ashes"
Capt. Braine is in our town, employed in
laying an artificial stone pavement for Dr.
A. H. Davega. This pavement is used in
several cities, and has given great satisfaction.
1t is said to be as cheap as brick and as du-
rable as stone. Chester is walking in city
like ways with exceeding rapidity, and prom
ises to outstrip some of her sister towns in the
race after honors.
In addition to the erection of buildings for
business purposes, several private residences
are in process of construction. The money
for their construction is obtained, for the most
part, from the Chester Building and Loan
Association, which has proven complete
success, and is prospering beyond expecta-
tions. Under the wise and safe management
of President Gregg, assisted by board of
directors, the stock has considerably appre-
cated in value, and is regarded so safe and
profitable an investment, that very few stock
holders can be found who have any desire to
part with it. A town that in this age of pro-
gress is without Building and Loan Associ-
alton, is far behind the times, and sadly needs
to be aroused from its Grip Van Wrinkle"
slumber by the awakening influences of
energy and enterprise among the business
fraternity of the place.
Dr. J. A. Watson leaves our town this week
for New York, where he will spend several
weeks. He will devote his time in the city
to the study Of the various cases presented in
the hospitals. His attachment to the medical
profession is so ardent, that the advantages pre-
sented in the great metropolis will be highly
enjoyed and improved by him. The success
that has attended him thus far in the practice
of his profession, is AL earnest of the more
brilliant success that awaits him in the future.
The elements worked themselves into a
terrible fury last night. The wind blew
gale and the rain descended as if the windows
of heaven were opened but this morning the
sun is shining with his wonted brilliancy,
and calmness and beauty overspreads the
face of all nature-a fit emblem of life's
checkered career. QUI.
PASTORAL LETTER OF BISHOP HOWE.