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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-01-28
4nmuruns department.
FREEZING OFT.

The other night at Truckee, Cal, two young
men, visiting the same young lady, tried to
'freeze each other out" or, in other words, to
see which would stay the longest. 1t appears
that this is common amusement at Truckee,
and though perhaps pleasant to the young
men, is somewhat expensive and annoying
to the old folks. The Republican tells the
story as follows:
The heads of the family left the young peo-
pie alone at the proper time, and retired, ap-
parently for the purpose of rest and slumber
About midnight the young lady expressed
desire to step out on the porch to see the
moon and get the fresh air, and of course both
Of the "freezers" followed. The door was
closed after them. While moon and star
gazing, the man of the house steps unobserved
into the parlor, and distributes liberal sup.
ply of shoemakers' wax on two of the seats of
the cane-bottomed chairs-those that the men
had vacated. This wax was of the right
consistency to serve the purpose in this case.
The young lady on the porch, who was in the
secret, soon found an excuse for returning with
her admirers. The young men sank down
again into the reserved Seats" and each
redoubled his efforts to please the damsel,
annoy his fellow, and keep awake. About
an hour passed in this way, by which time the
wax, aided by the warmth pressing down
upon it, had become thoroughly amalgama-
ted with the shoddy of the pants-in fact, the
cane bottoms of the chairs, the wax and the
pantaloons became sort of inseparable trini-
ty. The time for the crisis was close at hand.
1t came. Each one Of the bachelors found
himself glued to his seat, and no amount of
pulling and tugging effected release. If
they arose, the chairs followed. At first they
tried to look upon the matter as a joke, but
after full halfhour's struggle to free them
selves from their embarrassing predicament,
they began to think they had got into a
serious scrape. The lady suggested that they
build up rousing fire in the stove, and then,
each man backing up as near the heat as pos
sible, "melt the darned stuff off," as she said.
This method was tried, but didn't work, as
with the chairs fastened to them they couldn't
get near enough to the FIRE. After they had
sweat in the heated room for about an hour
to no purpose, the wax retaining its relentless
grip and connection, they saw no other way
out Of their awkward dilemma except to en-
gage in surgical operation. 1t was getting
along toward morning, and daylight was near
at hand. They realized that whatever was
to be done must be done quickly. Their
jack-knives were brought into requisition, and
in a few minutes each fellow was released
from his uncomfortable position. They left
the young lady and house in hasty and
unceremonious manner, with a cane patch on
the rear of their unmentionables about the size
of a full moon. Freeze.out games are not
as popular as they were.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-01-28

A MoTHERLY APpEARANCE-A young
man from the country lately volunteered
his services to gallant young lady home
from party. On his way he cudgelled his
brains for some interesting topic of converse,
ton to amuse her with, but in vain he could
hit upon nothing until they met several COWS,
when the swain said, with much simplicity of
manner, "Now, isn't it strange what a mother
ly appearance a COW has" To which the
young lady replied, 81 do not think it strange
sir, that COW should have motherly ap-
pearance to calfW'
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-01-28

A PUZZLED WITNEs.-They were trying
a "horse case" in court, the other day, and
the lawyer was questioning a witness in refer
ence to the animals habits and disposition.
"Have you ever driven her?" was asked
81 have" was the reply. "Was there any
one with yon at the time?" was the next
question. "There was lady with me-" the
witness answered as he blushed little.
"Was she good driver ?" was the next ques-
ton, the lawyer referring to the animal, but
the witness understanding that he meant the
lady. "She was" he replied. "Was she gen.
tie and kind ?" asked the legal limb, and the
reply was affirmative, though the witness, still
thinking of the lady, looked a!little surprised.
"She didn't kick ?" was the next interrogation,
and decisive "No" was the answer. "She
didn't rear up, or kick over the traces, or put
her hind feet through the dashboard, or try to
run away, or act ugly, or"-the witness was
boiling over with indignation by this time,
and interrupted the lawyer with, "Do you
mean the horse or the lady?" 81 mean the
mare we're talking about" thundered the
counsel. "O!' was the response, 81 thought
you meant the gal" And with this explanation
the pursuit ofjustice was resumed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-01-28

SHAVING NorE.-One day last week,
man came to a note-shaver, handed him
note duly signed by a 'good man." and
asked him if he would buy it. The note had
two years to run. The man of money glanced
at the signature and notified the customer
that he would purchase the document if they
could agree upon terms. "What will you
give for it?' said the seller. The broker took
his pencil and figured. When he had COM
pleted the example he scratched his head
and muttered-"No, that can't be correct"
and figured again. Again the result didn't
suit him and again he stirred up the capillary
substance with his fore.fuger, and again he
"ciphered." The third result appeared to
satisfy him, and looking up at the customer,
he remarked: "At first thought I was mis-
taken, but the second and third trials verify
the finding of the first. According to our
rules for shaving paper you owe me just ff'
teen dollars, but as it's you, I'll take the pa;
per and call it square, The seller studied
awhile and concluded not to do it.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-01-28

OBJECTED TO TwINs-Some amusing in
cdents occur among travellers by rail, and
the following we can vouch for: One day
last week venerable gentleman was riding
over Western railroad, when a lady entered
at one of the stations with child under one
arm and dog under the other. The car be-
ing we'll filled, she made for the seat where the
gentleman was sitting alone, and was proceed
ing to stow herself, child and dog into the va
cant seat, when the gentleman, who has a
great aversion for dogs, blandly remarked to
the lady:
Madam, I have no objection to one baby
in this seat, but l have the most decided OBJ
lection to twins"
1t is, perhaps, needless to say that the
lady petulantly moved to find seat for her
self and dog.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-01-28

AT TIE SAVINGS BANK.-A little four
year.old was, last Christmas, made the recipi-
ent of one of the toy savings banks that has
a monkey on top that takes the pennies.
Last week the youngster was taken to see
real savings bank. As it was out of bust
ness hours, no customers were present, and
the cashier was in the rear, out Of sight The
little shaver walked up and down the counter
with an unsatisfed look, and, on leaving with
his father, burst into tears. On being question
ed in regard to the cause, he burst out with,
II want to see the monkey that takes the
money"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-01-28

THE WRoNG HEAvEN-A minister of fine
descriptive powers was on one occasion preach
ing about heaven, and to show the absurdity
ofEmanuel Swedenborg on the subject, drew
graphic picture of the Swedenborgain heav-
en-, with its beautiful fields, fine horses, COWS
and pretty women and in the midst of his
glowing description good old sister, carried
away with the scene, went into raptures, and
exclaimed, "Glory glory" The preacher
was so disconnected that he paused, seeming
hardly to know what to do, till the presiding
elder in the stand behind him cried out to the
shouter, "Hold on there, sister! you are shout
ing over the wrong heaven"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-01-28
IN THE DISTRICT COURT

Ofthe United States tor the DStrlct OF D. Carolla.
w r. IN sHshY tHs M1ttes ssSfrup Sf I" Bankruptcy.
At Yorkrlc, IN the sad District, on the 2lst d'y Of
January, 1875.
NOTICE is hereby given that petition has been O.
filed in the said Court, by w. II. SEALY,
Of Chester county, in the said District, duly de-
clared Bankrupt, under the Act of Congress,
entitled can Act to Establish Uniform System
Of Bankruptcy throughout the United States, !"
Approved End March, 1857, for a discharge ana
ciams proVabc Under the said Act; and the llth
day of February, 1875, at II o'clock. NJ, is assign
ed for ahearing ofthe same, before w. l. Clawson,
ESD, one of the Registers i'll Bankruptcy OF sald
Court at his Office in Yorkvlle, South Carolina.
when and where the creditors may attend and
shew cause, if any they have, why the prayer OF
the said Petition should not be granted
r, M. WALLACE, u. s. Marshal as Messenger.
BY r. w. CLAwsoN, Deputy Messenger.
January 81 81
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NEARLY all diseases originate from Indiges-
~ ton and Forpidity of the Liver, and relief is
always anxously sought aftec. If the Liver is
Regulated in its action, health is almost invara-
bly, secured. Want of action IN the Liver causes
Headache, Constipation, Jaundice, Pain in the
Shoulders, Cough, Chills. Dizziness, Sour Stom-
ach bad taste in the mouth, bilious attacks, palpi-
tatiOn of the heart depression of spirits, or the
blues, and hundred other symptoms, for which
SIMMONS LIVER REGULATOR is the best
remedy that has ever been discovered. 1t acts
mildly, ctfectually, and being n simple vegetable
compound, can do no injury in any quantities
that it may betaken. tits harmless in every way
1t has been used for 40 years. and hundreds OF the
good and great from all parts of the country will
vouch for its being the purest and best.
Simmons Liver Regulator, or Medicine,
Is harmless,
Is no drastic violent medicine,
Is sure to cure if taken regularly,
Is no intoxicating beverage,
Is faultess family medicine,
Is the cheapest medicine in the world,
Is given with safety and the happiest results to
the most delicate infant,
Does not interfere with business,
Does not disarrange the system,
Takes the place Of Qunine and Bitters Of every
kind,
Contains tho simplest and best remedies.
For sale by all Druggists.
March 26 l3 1y*
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-01-28

vu1HE COOKING STOVES manufactured at our
works in Greensboro, n. c., give universal
satisfaction wherever introduced. They are made
Of the BEST SCOTCH PIG METAL, with heav-
ier and thicker plate than any other Stove in tho
market, and consequently will the longer with
stand heat and hard usage. They are OF hand
some pattern and neat finish, and warranted equal
in every other respect to any Cooking Stove sold
in the United States whileitis confidently
that thew are the CHEAPEST. All the usual
pieces of ware and cooking utensils are furnished
with each Stove. An important consideration
with purchasers is the fact that our patterns and
sizes are never changed. Should piece get acci-
dentalIy broken at any time, we can replace it at
the mere cost Of casting. Not simply because it
is home production, but on account of it's 1ntrin-
sic merits as an article Of household economy, do
we ask the patronage Of home purchasers. More
than ONE THOUSAND of these Stoves are now
in use, and among many others having them we
respectfully refer to the following: r. E. Guthrie,
D. M. Campbell, NJ. II. Currence, York county;
Mrs. Elizabeth J. Wylie, Chester; D. A: Gordon,
Guthriesville; John A. Brown, Rock Hill B. +.
Boyd, Joseph Herndon, L. NJ. Grist, Yorkville.
You can save the freight from the northern cities
and the dealers profit which is no small item,
by buying of us, and at the same time get
SToVE THAT IS MORE DURABLE than those
of northern make. The following are our prices,
delivered at depot in Greensboro:
No: with 10 pieces ware and feet piPe' sSS 90 90
Address, SERGEANT & MccAULEY,,
Greensboro, N. C.
JOHN R. LONDON, Agent, Rock Hill, s. G.
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT

u
OF the United States for the District offs. Carolina.
IN THE MATTER OF
D. G. WALLACE-In Bankruptcy.
At YoykuaUe IN said District on the 2ls! day OF
January, 1875.
VIVHIS is to give notice that Petition has been
filed in thesaid Court by D. G. WALLACE,
OF York County, in the said District, duly de-
clared Bankrupt, under the Act Of Congress,
entitled "An Act to Establish q Uniform System OF
Bankruptcy throughout the United &ates," Appro-
we'd End March, 1867, for adischargeand Certificate
thereof, from all his debts and other claims PROV
able under the said Act; and the llth day of Feb
ruary, 1875, at ~ O'clock NJ, is assigned for the
hearing of the same, before William I. Clawson,,
one of the Registers in Bankruptcy ofsaid Court,
at his Office in Yorkvillc, South Carolina. when
and whero the Creditors may attend, and she"'
cause if any rhey have, why the prayer of the
said Petition should not be granted.
By T. w. CLAwsoN, Deputy Messenger.
January 81 81
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SALE AND FEED STABLE.

TINHE undersigned respectfully announces that
! his STABLES are still open for the accom-
mediation of the public. Drovers and all others
desiring to have their stock BOARDED Will hnd
ample accommodation and abundant provcndera at
my STABLES on Church street.
am also in the market for the sale and ex-
changing of Horses and Mules, and have now on
hand large lot of HORSES AND MULES,
broken and unbroken, which will sell or eX-
change on the most reasonable terms:
II. NJ. WHITAKER.
January 7 3nl*
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APPLICATION FOR DISCHARGE,

NTOTICE is hereby given chat the undersigned,
~ Administrator of the estate of r. J. FOS-
TER, deceased will make final settlement
with the Judge of Probate for York County, on
the 9th day of February, next when he will make
application for discharge as Administrator OF the
said estate.
J. A. CARROLL, Administrator.
Inn1nru1 st
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w. p. HOBBS.
DISSOLUTION OF CoPARTNERsHIP.

VNHE firm of CONNER, HOBBS Il DOBSON
has been dissolved by mutual consent, and
the business Of the late firm passes into the hands
of the undersigned, who assumes al existing con-
tracts. and to whom all indebtedness to the con-
Germ must be paid. 1t is impcraivey necessary
that the business of the late firm be speedily
closed, and all persons on whom we have claims
are requested to call and settle at once.
w, P, HOBBS.
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
York County.

WHEREAS DR.. S. A. KELL has applied to me
w for Letters Of Administration non all and sim
gular, the goods and chattels, rights and credits
of SARAH MERRITT, late of the county atore-
said, deceased. -,
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all
and singular, the kindred and creditors of the
said deceased. to be and appear before me at our
next Judge of Probates Court, for the said county,
to be holden at York Court House, OIL the 5th
DAY OF FEBRUARY next, to shew cause, If
any, why the said Administration should not
be granted.
Given under my hand and Seal, this 2lst day of
January, in the year of our Lord, one thous-
and eight hundred and scventy-iivc, and in the
99th year Of the Independence of the United
States of America.
JOSEPH A. MCLEAN,
Judge of Probate
I,nr,r,,oI 9 ct
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SOLUBLE PACIFIC GUANO.
Sda Cash. &53 Time. without Interest.

TACTIC Guano Company's Compound Acid
Phosphate of Lime for Composing with Cot
ton Seed-S3O Cash; $35 Time without Interest
To accommodate Planters, they can order now
and have until lst April to decide whether they
from factory by carload, no drayage will be
charged This Guano is now so well known in
all the Southern States for its remarkable effects
as an agency for increasing the products Of labor
as not to require special recommendatlon rom
u.s. Its use for nine years past has established its
character for reliable excellence. The supplies
putinto marketth season are, heretofore, PRE-
pared under the superintendent Of DIR. st. Julian
Ravenel, Chemist Of the Company, at Charleston,
quality and composition is precisely the same as
that heretofore sold. j. n. ROBSON,
Agent for South Carolina,
Charleston, s. c.
JOHN S. REESE & CO., General Agents Balti-
more.
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NOTICE.

NOTICE Is hsrcby given that the undersigned
~ will make application at the next session OF
the Legislature of South Carolina, for the re-char-
ter of THORN'S FERRY, On the Catawba River
on the road leading from Yorkville, s. c., to
Charlotte, N. &. SARAH THoRN.
October % Al 3m
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the art, with the very best materials. and at as
low prices as the same class of work can be fur
nishetl anywhere in the United States. Orders
from distance promptly filled, and the same at
tention given to work ordered by mail as II the
parties were present in person. From this date
work will be delivered at any point on the Ches-
ter and Lenoir Narrow Gauge Railroad, between
Yorkvile and Chester, or at any place between
Rock Hill and Wnnsboro on the Char lotte, Co
lumbia and Augusta Railroad, free OF charge Tor
transportation. Thankful for the patronage here
tofore bestowed upon my establishment, my de-
termination is to merit continuance of the same.
f. HAPPERFIELD.
January II ly
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KNOW FATHER LOVES ME-.

81 wouldn't stand it, Willie Bond. Tdjust
run away if was in your place." said Dick
Allen to little boy who stood looking down
the road at group of boys. II think your
father is mean not to let you 60 sailing with US.
I don't believe he cares much for you, any
way, not to let fellow have any fun. My
father lets me do just as want to; and if he
didn't guess I would" continued Dick, with
much emphasis. "Come, Will, 60 with US,
any way. Your father won't never know
anything about it." coaxed the wicked boy.
Willie let go the gate, and straig ghtening
himself up, answered with much spirit, "No,
1 won't and my father amt mean, either. He
don't know how to be mean. He don't let me
20, because it ain't-it amt best; and that's
why, Dick Allen. know my father loves
me, and I'll mind him, too; so you needn't
wait for me any longer" and Willie turned
and left his tempter to himself. Dick Joined
the group of waiting boys, and pretty soon
Willie heard derisive shout Of "Baby boy y
but his father, who had overheard all, thought
him "manly boy"
To tell the truth, Willie had been thinking
some pretty hard things about his father before
Dick came along, but it quite shocked him to
hear such thoughts put into words. Perhaps
if he had thought that God heard his thoughts
quite as distinctly as he heard Dicks words,
he would have been little more careful
about his thinking.
That anybody should call his father mean
was more than Willie could stand. 1t arous-
ed all his filial spirit at once. His good, no.
BILE father mean Impossible. And then,
too, that Dick should say that his father didn't
care much for him 81 know my father
loves me-" Yes, Willie was sure of that He
had had too many proofs of it to doubt it.
Why, who was it that cared for him night af:
ter night during his long sickness last winter
His loving father. Who bestowed benefits
and kindnesses unnumbered upon him every
day, but that same kind father? Yes, Willie
knew his father loved him; and now that his
mind was unbiased by resentment toward him,
he could see things in their true light He
recalled many instances when he had been
denied some pleasure or coveted thing, and
the denial had always proved to be for his
best good.
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In DEMAND-One day Tommy had been
asked to do several "chores" about the house
He was wanted to bring in wood, hunt eggs,
run errands, etc. He grew tired of it at last,
and upon some new request, he said, half i'm
patiently, half jokingly, "Well, 1 think here's
boy that's in pretty good demand to-day y
"Good articles are always in demand" re-
piled one who heard him.
20 yes, 1 s'pose SOL" said Tommy, as he
marched off to do this favor also, evidently
thinking it was little tiresome. The "de
mand" seemed to press a little hardly upon
the supply"
Yes, Tommy, "good articles are always in
demand" This is true the world over. Peo-
pie like to choose the best they can find, not
only the best things but the best men. Good
lawyers, good doctors, good teachers good
merchants, good mechanics, good farmers,
good editors, good preachers, will all find that
the great world has plenty for them to do
They are in demand.
But worthless things have poor sale. They
may 90 a-begging. Men don't want them
The lazy, the disobliging, and the careless are
not often asked to do much when better hands
may be had.
you would succeed in life and be counted
useful member of society, then strive to be
obliging, helpful and careful. Learn to do
with your might what your hands find to DO
And this must be done not merely for the
sake of being praised or receiving ready pay,
but because it is right and manly, and Christ
like. Do it bravely and heartily, as to the
Lord and not unto men," Men will often be
thankless, but the Lords reward is sure. The
pay will be all right at just the right time
God will remember all.
He who serves most shall be accounted
greatest. But only he who loves much, can
serve much, without growing weary and "giv-
ing up" But if we love Christ we shall be
strong to do all things and endure all things.
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70 TEXAS AND ARKANSAS.

TO TEXAS AND ARKANSAS.
vuyHE completion of the TEXAS AND PACIF-
&c RAILROAD enables the Kenesaw Route,
via Western and Atlanta Rail Road, to offer the
only all rail route from Georgia and the Caroinas
On and after September 1st, through coaches
leave Atlanta daily for Memphis, Little Rock and
Texarkana, Texas, without change, connecting
there with through cars for Houston and all points
in Texas.
Georgia. and Houston, Texas.
nss- Rates reduced by the opening ofthis route
from IS to SIS!
Full information can be obtained upon applica-
ton to Albert B. Wrenn, Southeastern Agent
Nashville, Chattanooga and st. Louis Railroad,
Atlanta, c. E. Sargent, Southeastern Agent L. and
G. S. r. R., Atlanta, or to
B. w. WRENN,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent,
Atlanta, Ga.
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THE NEW BUSINESS.
REPAIRING,
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
WORK COUNTY,.

UTHEREAS J. F. WALLACE, Clerk CT the
w Circuit Court, has applied to me for Let
ters of Administration, on all and singular the
goods and chattels rights and credits of Mrs
CAROLINE LOWRY, late of the county afore-
said, deceased. -,
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all
and singular, the kindred and creditors of the
said deceased, TO be and appear before me, at our
next Judge Of Probate's Court, for the said coun-
tv, to be holden at York Court House, on the 18TH
DAY OF FEBRUARY, next to shew cause, il
any they can, why the said Administration should
not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal, this l4th day OF
January, the year of our Lord, one thousand
eight hundred and seventy-tve, and in the 99th
year of the Sovereignty and Independence OF
the United S9atcs of America.
JOSEPH A. MCLEAN,
Judge of Probate.
January IA 6t
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na" Children, if you are sighted, remember
it is no uncommon thing for Jesus was slight
ed before you if belied, so were the apostles
and martyrs.