Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-06-01
,rrespondence of the Yorkville Enquirer
LETTER FROM CHESTER.
CHESTER, May %, 1915

CHESTER, May ~, 1910.
The announcement of the completion of the
track-laying between Yorkville and Gastonia
and of the connection of these two points by
rail, was received here with joyous emotions
While all classes of the community shared in
the pleasure of the glad intelligence, the joy
of the merchants reached probably higher
point A reduction in freights loomed up
before their delighted visions as the immediate
consequence of the connection. One of our
prominent merchants estimates the result Of
this reduction to be saving of $4,000 pei
annum for this place, and he thinks this
amount will be greatly increased in the course
of time. Moreover the union of Chester and
Gastonia by railway communication has ten
ded to an increased demand for the bonds OF
Chester and York counties. Within the past
few days $4,000 of bonds of the latter coun'
ty have been disposed of at satisfactory rates
The present financial stringency is the only
obstacle in the way of the entire absorption
of the bonds Of these two counties by their
own citizens. No longer any doubt can be
entertained in regard to the building of the
road for which the bonds we're issued conse
quently this feeling can no longer have an ad
verse influence upon the sale of the bonds
Notwithstanding the present financial depres
sion, have no doubt, in consideration of the
admitted safety and pro6tableness of the in
vestment, that the bonds will be rapidly taken
up, and that before the close Of the present
year the last York and Chester county bond
will have passed from the hands of the rail
road company into those of buyers.
Wednesday was day full of joy to the
pupils of the Baptist Sunday School. At an
early hour in the morning, being comforta'
bly, fixed in buggies and wagons, they set out
for Flint Hill, in the vicinity of Bethany
Church, about four miles from town, where
they arrived in due course of time, and at
once surrendered themselves, bodies and
minds, to the pleasures of picnicing. The
day was beautiful and of such character as
to seem specially adapted to the amusement
in which so many merry hearts gladly partic"
ipated. The children of larger growth pre-
ferred seats beneath the shade of towering
trees, where, in language proceeding both
from the eye and tongue, they could hold
such communications as were most expressive
of the sentiments Of the heart; while those OF
smaller growth found their happiness in play
ing games The picnic was honored with the
presence of some married ladies, who, besides
keeping tender watch upon the young folks,
were very useful in arranging the dinner ta-
BILE in proper style. The delicious viands
that were spread upon the festive board were
enjoyed by large number. The invitations
so cordially extended by the members of the
Baptist congregation to their friends in other
churches were accepted, which accounted for
the host of pleasure seekers at Flint Hill on
Wednesday. 1t is probably unnecessary to
say that this host were not only seekers, but
finders of pleasure. From the time of their
arrival upon the grounds until the hour of
their departure, they were as happy as their
hearts could desire. The day being spent,
the merry throng reoccupied their seats in
buggies and wagons, and directed their faces
homewards. Arriving in town, they drove
through the principal streets, with wagons
gayly adorned with evergreens, and voices of
melody ringing in the air.
Wednesday was also pleasant day for the
colored children of the town. With their
friends, they formed in procession, marched
down one side of Main street, then up the
other side, and continued the march to some
suburban point, where they passed the day, 1
presume, agreeably. As the march was con-
Quoted in single file, the line extended for a
considerable distance. At the head of the
procession, which presented good appear
ance, banner was carried, with the inscrip-
tion, "The Cold Water Army" 1t is to be
hoped that the parents and teachers of the
rising generation among the colored popula'
ton, while displaying to their view temper
ance banner, will not fail to teach them the
value of temperance by example. In this
way only can the accomplishment Of the de-
sired end be secured.
Amelia johnson, colored, who, as was men
toned in my last correspondence, was placed
in Jail for seriously cutting, with knife, Mag
gle Wright, also colored, has been released on
bond to appear at the September term OF the
Court of General Sessions. The condition
of the woman that met with the injury is rap.
idly improving, and in all probability she will
soon be entirely restored.
My young friend, Mr.. j. L. Hardin, for
merl. of this nlace. ana now of Charlotte, N.