Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-02-15
Of the Yorkville Enquire
LETTER FROM CHESTER.

Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
LETTER FROM CHESTER.
1s&88 CHESTER, February ~, 1877.
An entertainment for the benefit of the
Episcopal Church, which was great success
il, both financial and q dramatic point OF
view, came off at Coleman's Hall on last
"Wednesday, evening. The hall was crowded,
and enjoyment reigned supreme from the be-
ginning to the end of the performance. "A
comic play, entitled "John Smith" was the
prominent feature of the entertainment. The
gentlemen characters were represented by Mr..
Janes Brawley, who appeared ia the leading
role, Messrs. David Hemphill, I. W. Clawson,
C. 81. Cobb, E. M. Secrest, Jacob Simons,
William, Hamilton, David Watson, Jake
Kaufman and James Walker. The lady
characters we're represented by Miss Susie
Hemphill, Miss Emma Alexander, Miss Mag
gle Hooper, Miss Alice Hall, Miss Nettle
Hamilton and Miss Eva Strobel. The repre-
sentation of each character was very good
indeed, all that could be expected Of amateur
actors. The following tableaux "Cinderei.
Ia" "A Turkish Scene" ,""A Gypsey Scene"
and "Nun Taking the VEIL" were we'll rep
sented, and we're greatly admired. In the
Turkish scene Mr.. Fred Walker was the
head of the household, and appeared very
happy with his family around him. Miss
Susie Jordan and others, appeared very SOL
emn, though very pretty in taking the veil,
Mr.. J. D. Means being the priest upon the
occasion. The music, which was furnished
BY an Italian band, was very fine. The en-.
tertainment was one of the most successful
and pleasant affairs that has taken place IN
Chester for long time. The receipts OF the
evening we're S120. which will be very great
help to our Episcopal Church. s,s,
The number of bales of cotton shipped from
this place during the present season IS as
follows: During September, 488 bales; dur
ing October, 1866 bales during November,
1851 bales; during December, l, ,454 bales
and during January, COL bales. This was
cotton. .sbi pped .by the c.. G. & A. Railroad.
The 6. & +. Railroad shipped during Sep
tember, 427 bales; during October, 1901;
during November, 1,439; during December,
2,1a4s and during January, 51S bales. The
&C: d A. Railroad shipped during these
months 5000 bales; the G. & L. Railroad
during the same time 6,O04 bales. The whole
number of bales shipped from this place from
the 1st of September to the 1st Of February
amount to 1aO64 bales. 1t is thought that
before the season has expired. l5,OoO bales
will have been shipped from Chester. ...
The Chester Rife Club had meeting on
Thursday afternoon, the object of which was
to devise ways and means to meet debt OF
5000, which is balance still due on uni
forms. A resolution was adopted by the
Compsny three or four months ago, providing
for the collection of fifty cents per week from
each member until the debt was extingulshf
ed: but Chamberlain's famous proclamation
was issued, attended by Notwithstanding of
the organization, and the resolution was new
or enforced. At the meeting on Thursday,
the enforcement of the resolution was decided
.upon, together With the immediate collection
of ali dues aud fines due the Company from
the members. do not believe the money can
be raised in this way, in consequence OF the
hardness of the times. A public entertain
ment Of some kind, under the auspices of the
ladies' is the proper way to raise it.:
Alfred Taylor, who recently killed James
Gill, surrendered himself to the Sheriff, and
is now in jail While the ostensible cause OF
the killing was taking by Taylor of some
whisky belonging to Gill, the real cause was
probably due to their political differences
Gill was Democrat, and outspoken in the
expression of bis sentiments. Taylor will be
tried at the next term Of the Court, and will,
in all probability, pay the penalty OF death
for the great crime he has committed.
The members of our Town Council have
instituted proceedings against the dogs of
our town. A dog upon which tax OF one
dollar has been paid, is required to wear
collar furnished by the Council. Those that
are found without this collar after the 10Th
instant, will be taken in charge, and if not
called and paid for within proper time, will
be killed. There will probably be whole
sale slaughtering of dogs in these parts with
in short time.
Saturday was lively day in town, consid-
erinp the dull times. This liveliness was due
to the number of people and cotton wagons
upon the streets. The whites we're somewhat
depressed over the news from Washington,
announcing the vote of Florida for Hayes by
the Electoral Commission. Some foresaw in
this vote the election of Hayes. the recognl-
ton of Chamberlain and the payment OF the
seventeen mills tax levied by the Republican
Legislature. What mountain of trouble we
sometimes pile upon small foundation.
The drug store of Mr. j. j, Stringfellow
was entered last night by burglars, and
robbed Of money, cigars, etc. An entrance
was effected at the back window. Suspicion
has already pointed her finger. at the guilty
party, and if the necessary proof can be oo-
tained, arrests will follow. Our town abounds
in rogues. Their operations have been con-
fined, principally, of late, to robbing chicken
coops, and stealing things of an edible nature
The law will lay its hands upon them before
long, if they are not sooner visited with pun
ishment by the sufferers from their depreda'
items.
The Presbyterian pulpit was occupied yes.
terday by Rev. DR.. Plumer, of Columbia.
Rev. Mr.. Tilliughast, of Beaufort, oficiated
at the Episcopal Church.
Seven thousand dollars of Chester county
bonds, Issued in favor of the Chester and Le-
noir Narrow Gauge Railroad, were sold to-
day, by DR.. A. H. Davega, at satisfactory
price. =. 80
Mrs. Samuel McAliley departed this life
to-day after long and painful illness. She
will be buried tomorrow at Purity grave.
yard. Su1'
An old Baltimore negro who had emf
grated to Liberia years ago. ordered guam