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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-05-31

YOUNG Pos1TIv1sT.-(Clergyman makes a
pastoral call-Lady brings forward her son
of eight years, to be examined as to bis theo-
logical sentiments.)
Pastor-"What is a miracle?"
Boy-"Dunno."
P-"If you were to see the sun in the mid
die of the night, what would think of itP
B.-"Should think twas the MOON"
P-"But if somebody were to tell you
twas the sun, what would you think ?"
B.-"Should think twas lie.'
P-"But I don't lie. If should tell you
twas the sun, what would you thnk?'
B.-"Should think you wasn't sober"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-05-31
The Aurkrille &mqniter,
TERMS--.IN ADVANCE
G.. I'll. O'LEARY.

TlHE undersigned would respectfully remind
the public that he is still engaged in the man,
ufacture of Saddles, Brides, Harness. &C., and
will also do all kinds of repairing at low prices
for cash.
SADDLES.
full supply of ladies' and gentlemens Sad
dies, of all the different styles and qualities, con-
stanty on hand and sold at the lowest cash prices.
HARNESS.
keep on hand complete stock of Harness, OF
all styles-for wagon, buggy and carriage-made
of superior stock in the most workmanlike man.
ner, to which invite the inspection of the public.
SUNDRIES.
Collars, Whips, Martngales, Brides, Halters,
Circinges, Halnes, Hamestrings, Saddle Blan-
kets &c, &C., in full supply, and at the lowest
prices.
FURNITURE.
In connection with my Saddlery establishment
I shall also conduct the FURNITURE BUSI-
NESS, and keep on hand full stock Of articles
in that line, consisting of Bureaux, Bedsteads
Tables, Chairs, Lounges, Cottage and Chamber
Suites, &C., of different styles and qualities and
in the various kinds of wood.
G. II. OLEARY.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-05-31

BoNNETs.-A stupid fellow who never no.
tices the fashions, tries to be smart and says,
"The SWEETEST thing in bonnets is the ladies'
two lips" O, ignorance not to know that
in the present style of wearing the bonnet it
is farther away from the lady's lips than it is
from her feet. Why, quiet, reserved, timid
woman wears her hat away aft, like make
shift rudder; a fashionable woman builds a
kind of platform out of her back hair and
hangs her bonnet on the rear end of it; and
the real, stylish, model hired girl carries
pole over her shoulder with the bonnet slung
to the end of it.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-05-31

A LEGAL FIRM.-There were two lawyers
in partnership, with the peculiarly happy
names of Catchem and Chetum. People
laughed at seeing these two names in juxta-
position over the door, so the lawyers thought
it advisable to separate them by the insertion
of their Christian names. Mr. Catchem's
name was Isaac-Mr. Chetum's, Uriah. A
new board was ordered but when sent to the
painter it was found to be too short to admit
the Christian names at full length. The
painter, therefore, put only the initials before
the surnames, which made the matter still
worse than before, for there now appeared,
81. Catchem & U. Chetum."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-05-31
THE Time OF CLOSING.

Club-makers, and those who may wish to form
clubs should bear in mind that the offers we here
present do not invite competition for Premiums.
as in the case of working to secure the LARGEST
number of su bscribers will obtain the Premium
offered for the specified number: The time, how
ever for completing club is limited, under the the
present offer, until the FIRST MONDAY OF
NOVEMBER, 1877. Names may be sent IN at at
any time prior to the above date. Send the
names as fast as obtained, accompanied with the
cash, and the Premium will be delivered when
the reouisite number of names has been returned.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-05-31

BROUGHT TO TERMs-In certain police
court witness recently appeared who had
refused to obey subpoena, and who was &C.
cordingly brought to terms with the aid of an
attachment. When the police justice asked
him what excuse he had to offer for his con-
tempt of court, he replied that at the time
they wanted him in court he was standing at
the altar "gitten" married.
"May it please your Honor" hurriedly in
terposed a bachelor lawyer who had over
heard the apology, II respectfully suggest
that the man is already sufficiently punished,
and beg the court to deal with him merci-
fully in view of his recent affliction.''
"Ah!" replied his Honor, $50 it strikes me-
You can 60. You are discharged, sir, and
may heaven have mercy on you"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-05-31

HOME MANUREs.-The most successful
farmers within the writer's acquaintance are
those who make the most home. e.made manure,
who depend mainly upon sod, heavy turf,
which means heavy crops, whether OF grass or
of grain, if the sod is inverted. Here, all the
way from seventy to a hundred tons per acre
of rich material is turned down to rot and
form pabulum for the crop to succeed, and of
a nature exactly suited to plant growth, con-
tanning all the properties, being in fact a re-
production in the growth. Here no art is
necessary to compost or select for the different
soils, adapting manure to ground or product
Sod, supplemented by the manure of stables,
answers all the purposes, and is of high fer
tlity, lacking but little of the highest if the
manures are kept under cover so as to retain
and concentrate their strength. All the ele.
ments are always in proportion. 1t only
needs applying properly, what is made, on all
the land, the soil originally Gin its mineral
composition) not materially defective, which
embraces most of our drift and all our alluvial
soil. And this mode can be prosecuted sue
cessfully for an indefinite period. We know
farms on which it has been practiced, uninter-
ruptedly, for more than thirty years, where
adjoining land has been Incorporated, some
times of reduced and almost worthless char
acter, and, in few years, made as good as
the rest, the whole farming the most success
full, the most profitable farming within the
writer's knowledge, continuing, unabatedly,
its high yields up to the present. We see
more or less of this all over our dairy section.
1t needs but concentration, an adoption of the
full method, to reach the highest success in
farming; this is because the manure is OBJ
tanned cheaper, and full use is made of it
all the land will bear.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-05-31
CHEER YOUR HOMES WITH MUSIC.

CHEER YOUR HOMES WITH MUSIC.
1 terprising and reliable Southern Wholesale
House, Ludden and Bates, of Savannah, that can
supply, on short notice. the Mason q Hamlin Or
gans, Pianos Of the most celebrated manufactures,
Sheet Music or any other kind Of Musical Mer-
chandze. at the lowest factory prices and at prices
adapted to these hard times. A settled determina-
ton to sell nothing I cannot recommend, and
practical acquaintance Of many years with such
purchasers. r F....
Call at my Photo Gallery for further particu-
lars. J, r. SCHORB.
December 81 81 tt
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-05-31

How A CH1NAMAN WOULD OPEN COURT.
There is JOSS house on the alley in the rear
of building on Kearney street, between
Pine and California, San Francisco, in which
is the room of the nineteenth district court
In order to prevent annoyance to the court by
the noises in the JOSS temple, an arrangement
exists by which, on certain sign with Chi
nese characters being hung out of window
at the alley, all gong business in the temple
is suspended until the sign is hauled IN. A
Chinaman who speaks a modicum of English,
and had heard the pompous declaration by
which the sheriff opens court, to wit: "Hear
ye, hear ye, hear ye! The honorable, the
district court of the nineteenth judicial dis
trict is now open pursuant to adjournment"-
tried his talent at interpreting the sign above
mentioned with the following result: "Hi-yah,
hi.yah, hi-yah! Him dissick court nine, ten
times, alice same open pretty soon in Jug"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-05-31

RICE CAKEs.-Boil one.half pound of rice
very soft let it get nearly cold, then stir in
it one half pound of butter warmed, two tea
spoonfus of salt, and two of sugar. beat into
this five tablespoonfuls condensed eggs, add
ing one pound of -four sifted, in which you
have put two spoonfuls baking powder make
into stiff batter with milk, and bake in
waffle irons, muffin rings or in cakes on the
griddIe.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-05-31
SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINES.
REPORT.

The new Weed Sewing Machine, employing
straight needle and needle bar, connected by
link with crank on the end of horizontal shaft
in the overhanging arm. The needle-bar opera
ting shaft is connected by link with, and has a
rocking motion impaired to it by means of, a
crank on the lower rotating shaft The shuttle
sustained in a carrier, is reciprocated in the di:
rection of the feed by crank and link connected
with the rotating shaft, and the four-motioned
feed is moved positively.
FOB THE FOLLOWING REASONS, VIZ. t.:
An excellent Shuttle Machine, possessing orig
inality and simplicity Of constructive detail, for
fine quality of workmanship and materials, and
for great adaptability to both cloth and leather
stitching. ..r.
J. r. HAWLEY, President.
Attest: MYER AsCH Asst Secretary. .
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-05-31
CLEANsING AND REPAIRING

TIME undersigned would respectfully inform
l. the public that he is prepared to cleanse gar
ments Of any fabric whatever, rendering them
perfectly clean, and If unfaded, restoring them to
the original brightness and lustre Of the goods.
Do not throw away your old clothes, but have
them cleaned and made to look as we'll as new.
Work promptly done, and at the most reasona-
BILE prices. THOMAS BALLARD.
March % - 18 -.-L-L.- 81 = ~
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
COUNTY OF YORK-C0URT OF COMMON PLEAS

Ul 1Uhh-OOUh1 O1 OOmmON oono'
John B. Whitesides Plaintiff, against P. Johnson,
Defendant.-Summonst for Money Dennand.-
Complaint not se,UedD
To P. JOHNSON, Defendant in this Action.
VOU are hereby summoned and required to an
swer the complaint in this action, which is
filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Court Of
Common Pleas, for the said county, and to serve
a COPY of your answer on the subscribers, at his
office in Yorkville, South Carolina, within twen-
ty days after the service of this summons on you,
exclusive Of the day of service.
If yOu fail to answer this complaint within the
time aforesaid the Plaintiff will apply to the Court
for judgment against you for thes of one hun
dred dollars with interest at the rate ofseven per
cent. per annum from the fourth day OF Decem-
ber one thousand eight hundred and sixty-seven
and costs.
Dated Yorkvile. s. c., April 18th, A. D., 1877
T. j. BELL Plaintiff Attorney.
To P. Johnson, Defendant in this action:
Take notice that the summons in this action, Of
which the foregoing is copy, was filed In the Of
flee of the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas
for York county, in the State of South Carolina,
on the 18th day of April, 1877.
#. j. BELL Plaintiffs Attorney.
Yorkville, S. c., April H. 1877.
May II 20 bt
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NOTICE.

r RESPECTFULLY inform the public that l
| am prepared to sharpen razors, scissors, shears
ana other fine-eaged Instruments Prices-ior
honing and sharpening razors, Is cents, ana for
sharpening scissors or shears, 10 cents each, and
satisfaction guaranteed or no charge.
TOM BALLARD, Barber.
November 80 .,, 4s r'i "
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-05-31

ngr "Why, Sammy" said father to his
little son the other day, 81 didn't know that
your teacher whipped you last Friday" u
guess" he replied, "if you'd been in my trou-
sers you'd know'd it"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-05-31

He PAssED.-"But pass" ," said minis
ter in the West, recently, in dismissing one
theme of his subject to take up another.
"Then I make it spades" yelled man from
the gallery, who was dreaming the happy
hours away in an imaginary game of euchre.
1t is needless to say that he went out on the
next deal, being assisted by one of the deacons
with full hand of clubs.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-05-31

WHAT WE WANT.-"It's all very well,
remarked red-nosed man, in bad hat and
an ulster of the vintage of '73; "its all very
we'll to say let business revive; but what we
want sir, is confidence, public confidence, sir.
Each of US must be willing to bring out
our boarded dollars and put them once more
in circulation. Then the skies will brighten
then-by the way, changed my vest this
morning-lend me fifty cents will you?"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-05-31
FOB THE FOLLOWING REASONS, VIZ. {:
ANALYSIS.

An excellent Shuttle Machine-meaning ma
chine possessed Of great merit, the under thread
of which is carried in a Shuttle, universally ad-
mitted to be the only practicable and durable
method. Possessing originality and simplicity Of
constructive detail-that is. embodying the re-
quisite number Of the most improved mechanical
devices found in any Sewing Machine, free from
complication, consequently readily understood
and easily managed. For fine quality Of work.
manship and materials. All parts being made in
duplicate by improved machinery, thus being
interchangeable, making 1t easy to replace any
parts which may become worn or broken. All
wearing parts being provided with means Of ad-
justment. Substituting drop-forged wroughtiron
and steel in place of cast and malleable iron.
And for great adaptablity to both cloth and leath-
or stitching-being free from sharp angled cams
or grinding gears, having substituted simple
crank movements, devoid of friction or noise,
drawing both upper and under thread at precise
ly the same time, finishing each stitch indepen-
IDENTIFY, necessity on fine leather work. Light
running, we'll. balanced parts, admitting Of the
highest rate Of speed attainable in machine sew
ing, which is Indispensable in cloth stitching.
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Terms Of Subscription..F Free Of Postage.

Single copy one year, $500. In clubs, each sub
scriber, per year, $50. Money may be forward
cd at our risk by draft, post-oface order or regis
tered letter-otherwise we will assume no risk.
Write names plainly, giving post-ofice, county
and State. Address all letters to .'.. 3 q :,
: L. M. GRIST, Publisher, Yorkville, 8. @.
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J. R. SCH0RB's PR0TO-GAlLERY,

IST dUUSE EAST UF THE JAIL, y
4 SUPERIOR Skylight, a.gallery with every
N convenience, and a determination to do nv
best, enables me to promise satisfaction to all in
want Of correct and hattering likenesses. Cloudy
weather Is as good or better than sunshine for ali
subjects, except small children.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-05-31

SHE COULDN'T Do IT.-When the mistress
of Detroit residence proposed that one of
the hired help polish the front windows, Sarah
replied that she couldn't possibly think of it.
The lady demanded an explanation and the
girl said:
"I'd have been willing enough month ago,
but you see my Johnny is driving car on
this line, and he'd see me-"
Suppose he should? ?" queried the lady:
81 wouldn't have him for the world, ma'am,
for he's been here two or three times, and he
thinks am you and you are me. If he saw
me rubbing the glass, he'd know didn't own
the house, and there'd be an end to our match.
Please, ma'am, you 60 out, or else let me clean
the windows by moonlight"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-05-31

GOT HIS DUTIES M1xED.-The Pottsville
(Penn) Miners Journal tells the following
A portly Teuton in Wilkesbarre fills the two
fold position in the community of saloon
keeper on week days and organist Of church
on Sundays. A short time ago he had been
up pretty late on Saturday night waiting
on customers, and next day, while presiding
at the organ, found it difficult to keep his
eyes open. The preacher proceeded with his
sermon to the end, and at its conclusion the
organst was fast asleep and snoring loudly.
The choir being in readiness to commence
singing, some one shook the sleeping musician
from his slumbers to play the accompani.
ment. He awoke with start, and electrified
the congregation by shouting at the top of his
voice, "Rosey, fife glass pier"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-05-31

It will be observed that in no other award are
these important ponts-so necessary to perfect
stitching machine combined, viz.
'Simplicity of Constructive DETAIL"
"Fine Quality Of Workmanship and Nate
rials.'
"Great Adaptability to both Cloth and Leather
Stitching
We claim to produce the best Leather and Cloth
Sewing Machines now offered to the public, and
shall be pleased to substantiate this at any Of
Branch Offices in the principal cities, or agencies
throughout the United States
WEED SEWING MACHINE CO.,
Hartford, Conn.
BRANCH OFFICE:
81 and SO North Charles Street, Baltimore, Nd,
Masonic Temple.
81. 8. DAWLEY, Manager.
Fahrnarv % 5m
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WEED! WEED! WEED!
PERMANENTLY AT THE HEAD !!
AND so RECOGNIZED.
Read the complimentary award Of the Centen-
NAL Commissioners.
u. STATES CENTENNIAL COMMISSION, !
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, :
a#' Philadelphia 1875.

The United States Centennial Commission an
nounce the following report as the basis of an
award to the WEED SEWING MACHINE COM
A
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-05-31

4 NICE lot of Walnut Bedsteads just received.
"A Also, Maple and Poplar and Cottage Bed
steads for sale by G. H. OLEARY.
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BEDSTEADS.

DINING TABLES, &C.
EXTENSION Dining Tables and Dining Chairs
4 for sale, by 6. H. CLEARY.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-05-31

COOKING STOVES.
THE Cotton King Cooking Stove is No.. l
Stove. Call and see before buying. For sale
cheap, by G. H. CLEARY.
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A Club and an Extra Copy.

For club of subscribers paid In advance at the regular
club rates. will gve instead Of Premium extra copy o
the paper any may prefer that arrangement; bat In
sequence oe liberal Premiums now offering, we cannot
afford give extra copy to the cubmaker who receives
any Premiums enumerated on our list.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-05-31

FENCES AND THE FENCE LAW.

In our eyes nothing so mars the appearance
of farm as unsightly, tumbled down, crooked
fences, and we have never yet convinced our
selves that they we're necessary or economical.
It is true that as the law now stands they are
necessary evils, for custom or law permits any
one to turn stock of any kind upon the high
way, to range at will all over the neighboring
farms, destroying everything that is not pro-
tected by an adequate barrier in the shape OF
a fence. The law even goes further than this,
and defines what sort of fence shall be con-
sdered legal barrier against this stock,
which is allowed to range through the coun-
try in utter violation Of the first and simplest
principles of equity. Custom has much to do
with shaping our opinions, and in nothing
does she show her tyranny more than IN this
Men still sustain this custom, while acknowl-
edging that it is wrong in principle aud con-
trary to the interests of the entire community.
The fences of the United States have cost
more than all other improvements besides-i
e., on the farm. They have cost far more
than the farms themselves, and their repairs,
from year to year, is far the heaviest burden
the farmers of the country have to bear. In
France and most places in Germany fences
are almost unknown. Stock are confined to
small pastures, or fed in stables throug h the
greater part of the year, and, wherever, in the
case of sheep, it is necessary to give them WI
der range, they are attended by shepherd,
who, with the aid of one or two well:trained
dogs, keeps them within proper bounds. The
system, as practiced there, may not be appli-
cable, in all its details, to our condition, but
many of its features mig ght be copied to our
infinite advantage. AS the law now stands,
we can only enjoy the fullest benefits of our
lands at the suferance Of our neighbors, or
where protected by fences, and to any one who
does not indulge in keeping any considerable
quantity of stock, the burden appears very
onerous indeed. Weknow single SOW which
has cost the making and laying up of not less
than ten thousand rails within the last two
years, and the annoyance and dread Of fre-
quent visits even after these preparations for
keeping her out Yet this same ill-favored
animal has never seen the day she was worth
FIVE dollars. Her owner, strong, healthy
and active son of Ham, Informed US that ne
had spent fifteen days in less than year
looking for her, and that too when be cou Id
easily have made one dollar day at work.
Had the law compelled him to keep her con.
fined, not less than one hundred dollars would
have been saved to the community. This IS
strong case, but not by any means an unusual
one. We are conscious of the fact that many
would think it a great burden to be compelled
to keep all their stock within their own en-
closures, but we believe that in every case
as it certainly is in our own-experlence
would prove it the best policy.-Southern
Planter and Farmer.
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CHEAP GOODS

"Ho has the cheapest Goods, for the cash, in
w town r.,o...'.. . Col. McCORKLE.
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Value of our Premiums.

Premiums are goods. aud the prices attached them
in our the regular retail prices at which the articles sell
bv ali dealers and the themselves. 1t IL only by
tie most advantageous given by the manufacturers that
we are enabled make the liberal Offers do, and we suara
tee every article TO be exactly as represented.
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Smiths Bible Dictionary.
Three.Quart Communion Set.

Churches unsupped with Communion Set appropriate to
the of the sacred rite of administering the Lords
Supper cam BY Premium arrangement, secure hne treble
silver Mated quart Communion Set OF six pieces with Ut
lie trouble and comparatively, cost The number Of sub
scbers required In order TO secure this valuable and
vice can be procure almost any congregations and the mem
hers who may thus called upon contribute their share o
the expense will receive In more than the value OF thei
contribution In a years subscription to the paper.
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our Silver Ware and Cutlery Premiums.

With the yery liberal offer which enabled to make,
beautifully furnished table within the reach of almost ev
ey ekeeper and here Is opportunity, of which, the
valuable Silver Cutlery Those articles are made for
s by the Lucus Manufacturing Company q Fulton street.
New York and are warranted to be of the best material