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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06
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No. 1.-For a club of 4 subscribers, at $3.50
each. we will give treble siver-plated BUTTER
KNIFE, worth Sl.00.
No. 2.-For club of subscribers, at 50. so each,
blndngi Of SMITHS ABRIDGED BIBLE Die
TIONARY, the publisher's price Of which is
$3.50 per copy. Or for $3.50 we will give copy
of the Bible Dictionary and send the ENQUIRER
No 3.-For club of 10 subscribers, at $3.50
each, we will give copy Of the ENQUIRER one
wear, or set of six treble silver-plated TEA
SPOONS, worth $500.
No. 4.-For club of Is subscribers, at $3.50
each, we will give one set-six of each-Hard
Rubber Handle TABLE KNIVES AND FORKS,
the manufacturers price of which is $500.
No. 5.-For club of 16 subscribers, at $3.50
each, we will give either treble silver-plated
SYRUP CUP, worth $500: or set Of six treble
No. a-For a club of 18 subscribers, at $3.50
each. we will give treble silver-p1ated BUTTER
DISH. worth $500.
No. 7.-For club Of 20 subscribers, at $3.50
each we will give one set Of six solid cast steel
treble silver plated TABLE FORKS, the manu-
facturer's price of which articles is $1,000.
No. s.-For club Of 80 subscribers, at $3.50
each, we will give full set ofextra superfine, full
oval ivory handle TABLE KNIVES, with silver.
plated blades, and full set of treble silver plated
TARLE FORKS. the manufacturers price Of
which articles is sl5.01
No. N.-For club Of 40 subscribers at $3.50
each, we will give one No. 8 TROPIC COOKING
STOVE with pipe and fni set .f .fo futures the
No, ,1O-For club Of 45 subscribers. at $3.50
each. we will give ono three-quart, treble silver
plated COMMUNION SERVICE, consisting OF
SIX pieces, worth $40. " - 80
No. ll.-For a. club Of As subscribers. at $3.50
each, we will give WE'D SEWING MA
CHINE, Walnut Plain Half Case, with one Draw
or, the manufacturers price of which is S45 E
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06

TREATMENT OF A BAD HoRsE.-The n.
Y. Commercial Advertiser says: "a beautiful
and high spirited horse would never allow a
shoe to be put on his feet or any person to
handle his feet. In an attempt to shoe such a
horse recently, he resisted every effort, kicked
aside everything but an anvil, and nearly
killed himsePon that, and finally was brought
back to the stable unshod.
This defect was just on the eve OF oonslgr-
ing him to the plow. where he might work
barefoot, when an officer in our service, lately
returned from Mexico, took a cord, about the
size ofa common BEDFORD, put it in the mouth
Of the horse like a bit, tied it tightly on the
animals head, passing his left ear under the
string, not painfully tight, but tight enough
to keep the ear down and the cord in its place
This done, he patted the horse gently on the
side of the head and commanded him to fol-
low, and instantly the horse obeyed, perfectly
subdued, and as gentle and obedient as well.
trained dog, suffered his feet to be handled
with impunity, and acted in all respects like
an old stager.
The gentleman who thus furnished this ex,
ceedingly simple means of subduing very
dangerous propensity, intimates that it is prac'
ticed in Mexico and South America in the
management of wild horses.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06
PREMIUMS FOR CLUBS.

By a favorable arrangement with The different
manufacturers, we are enabled to make the fol
lowing liberal and unprecedented offers of Pre-
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only articles of value, which will prove servicea
BILE to those procuring them. The regular retail
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the articles are put down in our schedule at man
ufacturers' regular retail prices, and cannot be
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given. Premiums Nos. l, 2 and will be delivered
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them, free of cost The other Premiums will be
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those receiving them. In cases where Premiums
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ments may be perfected for reducing the freight
The charges for freight on the Silver Ware and
Cutlery Premiums will he from New York on
the Cooking Stoves from Greensboro. N. c.; and
on the Sewing Machines from Baltimore. Md.
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

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should all be at the same post office. Names may
be taken at any number Of places, One name
for two years, will be equivalent to two names for
one year each.
The time for completing clubs under the above
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MARCH, 1878. by which time the names with VT the n.
names may be returned at any time between this
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ed until the requisite number of names has been
returned, and the full amount due for them paid.
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that the number returned by any person can be
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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06

CARE OF PLANTS IN W1NrER.-In attend.
ing to plants during the winter, it should be b,
borne in mind that they are hardy and will
bear severe frosts without injury, provided
they are kept in hardy condition by frea
ventilation. The ventilation Of the frames
should be we'll attended to. AS winter ap'
proaches do not put on the sashes until quite
severe weather, and on mild days in winter,
the sash should be drawn off entirely. No
shutters or mats need be used Many fail
in wintering over plants through neglect or
timidity in taking of the sash on mild days,
or partially airing the plants, even # the
ground freezes in the shade. More plants
die by being kept too warm than too coid.
If the airing Of the frames is neglected, the
plants will become too tender, and one day
of severe weather may finish them. The
above is the plan practioed in New Jersey
Judgment must be used in wintering over
plants in colder or warmer sections.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06

EeGs-How IscREAsED.-Ifan increase
of eggs be desired in the poultry yard, before
large sums Of money are expended in the
purchase of everlasting layers, we would rs'
commend the system Of keeping no hens af
ter the first, or at most after the second year
Early pullets give the increase, and the only
wonder is that people persist, as they do, in
keeping up stock of old hens, which lay
one day and stop the next. In some parts
of Europe it is the invariable rule to keep
the pullets only one year. Feeding will do
a great deal-a surprising work indeed-in
the production of eggs, but not when old hens
are concerned they may put on fat, but they
cannot put down eggs. Their tale is told,
their work is done; nothing remains to be
done with them but to give them smell of
the kitchen fire, aud the sooner they get that
the better London Agricultural Gazette.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06

THAT FETCHED HIM.-In one of the western
States man was brought into court on a
charge of assault and battery, presented by his
wife, and his Honor asked him why he struck
her.
"she called me worthless, lazy loafer; but
that wasn't it."
"Well?"
"She said our whole family weren't fit for
fish bait but didn't get mad at that"
"What was it, then ?"
"She shook her fist under my nose, and said
I was too lazy to die, but know'd she was
excited and 1 let that pass. She's got fear
full temper, your Honor"
II wish to know if you had sufficient cause
for provocation," said the court.
II guess had, Judge. She came close up
and spit in my face. and said was meaner
than pizen but didn't hit her for that"
"What then?" ....
81 know'd her temper, and I sot there and
whistled "Hold the Fort" and / was bearing
with her, when she turned round and gin my
coon-dog the smashingest kick-lifted him
right out'n doors onter his head. That fetched
me. Judge, if there had been forty lions
and camel in the road, I'd have skinned her
or died trying"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06
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 ofsubscribers will obtain the Premium
offered for the specified number. The time, how
ever, for carupating club Is limited, under M Ihe
present offer, until the FIRST MONDAY OF
MARCH, 1873. Names may be sent IN 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, 1877-12-06
Aumuruas department.

STARTLING DEPRECIATION IN VALUE.-A
very intelligent old darkey was met by an
ante.bellum friend the other day for the first
time since the war, and the old mans delight
in seeing one of Massa's tickler friends in old
times, was unbounded. After hearty hand
shaking and protracted laugh peculiar to
the southern darkey, the gentleman said:
swell, uncle Joe, how are you getting along
in the world?"
"Sorter slow, Marse --. Ben had rheu'
matiz right smart lately, and things amt gone
'zactly right no how replied the darkey.
"a great many changes have taken place
since saw you, uncle Joe. Death has taken
your old master away, the family are scattered
about the four quarters of the globe, the farm
is divided up, and strangers occupy the old
house. 1t makes me feel right sad, uncle Joe
to think of the changes that have been wrought
by old Father Time"
"Yaas," replied uncle Joe. "You mem:
ber when I was slave, worked hard at odd
times, and made money 'nuff to buy myself
I paid old massa 1000 for my freedom
EYES," said Mr.. -" 81 remember it."
"Wished 1 had dat money now" unused the
old darkey. :,
"Well, yes" replied Mr.--;"It would
be quite fortune for you"
"Lots O fortune, sar," said the old mar
mournfully, "and every time [ think of it,
kinder rue de bargain. Niger was wuff 9
thousand dollars then, but now he amt wuf
cuss. Mighty changes in dis world, massa.
Vicksburg Herald.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06
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will, we TRUST, continue to render the ENQUIRER
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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06

HE'D BETTER Go.-The following dia.
logue is reported as having taken place be-
tween a gamekeeper and patient looking
through the iron gate of French lunatic asy'
lum: Patient-"Thats a fine horse; what's
it WORTH" Keeper-"s50o" Patient
And what did that gun cost3" Keeper
$500" Patient-"And those dogs?" Keep,
er-"sS0, believe. Patient-"What have
you got in that gamebag?' Keeper-"A
woodcock." Patient-"Well, now, you had
better hurry on, for if our governor catches
man who has spent $3.50 to get woodcock
worth thirty cents, he'll have him under lock
and key in no time, I tell you
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06

na| They we're sitting side by side, and she
sighed and then he sighed: he said, "My
darling IDOL" and he idled and then she
idled "You are creations BELLE" and she
beloved, and then be beloved; "On my soul
there is such weight" and she waited and
then he waited "Your hand / ask, so bold
I've grown" and he groaned, and then she
groaned ''You shall have private gig" and
she piggled and then he giggled; said she
INV dearest Luke" and he looked and she
looked; "Shant we?" and they shanted
"I'll have thee if thou wilt" and he wilted
and she wilted
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06

WHY He WA1rED.-"You need not wait
any longer" Says a guest in Western hotel
to the Teutonic landlord, who had shown
him up to bed, and was disposed to wait lon
ger than was necessary. ''You can set the
light on the chair there. and 60 down
now" at the same time beginning to remove
his coat. "But," said Teuton, 81 must got
dem light afore I CO." "Why must you have
it?" said the guest. "Acoz l don't got an
4odder candle in der house already"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06
And the gentle maiden trotted.

The DUMB SPEAK.-The late Mrs. Jane
w. was equally remarkable for kindness of
heart and absence of mind. One day she was
accosted by beggar, whose stout and healthy
appearance startled her into momentary
doubt of the needfulness of charity in this in
stance. "Why," exclaimed the good old lady,
"you look we'll able to work" "Yes, replied
the supplicaat, "but 1 have been deaf and
dumb these seven years" "Poor man, what
heavy affliction!" exclaimed Mrs. W., at
the same time giving him relief with liberal
hand. On returning home she mentioned the
fact, remarking, "What dreadful thing it is
to be deprived of such precious faculties y
"But how" asked her sister, "did you know
that the poor man had been deaf and dumb
for seven years?" "Why," was the quiet and
unconscious answer, "he told me So
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06
YORK MARBLE YARD.


VNHE undersigned Is still conducting the Mar
i BILE Business in Yorkville, and would re-
spertfully inform the public that he can supply
those in want Of MONUMENTS or HEAD
STONES with anything in his line, and at the
lowest aash prices. t...
Monuments designed and finished in the most
elaborate style, and In point Of workmanship and
material warranted equal to the work Of any es-
tabllshmentin the country. ., a: '...s ''G0 .:.'
Head and Footstones, in various styles, from
plain to highly-carved work, furnished at short
notice, and satisfaction guaranteed. $50
Specimens usually on hand, to an inspection Of
which. those in want Of marble work are respect
fully invited. ..y. ......,..
Estimates and any other desired information
cheerfully given at any time. '...i CT =.
Work delivered at any point on the Chester
and Lenoir Narrow Gauge Railroad, between
Chester and Dallas, or at any place between
Rock Hill and Winnsboro, on the Charlotte, CO.
lumbia and Augusta Railroad, free of charge for
transportation.
Thankful for the patronage heretofore bestowed
upon my establishment, my determination Is to
merit a continuance of the same. .
F. HAPPERFIELD.
March 9 1y
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06

SMOKING IN THE BARN.-We clip the fol-
lowing from the Spirit Of the Times, and sug.
gest that our readers should peruse and heed
the admonition. We have frequently seen
farmers walking through their barns with
pipes in their mouths, and have occasionally
heard of fire following such imprudence, al
ways with the surmise, Twas it accidental or
the work of an incendiary?" Many of the
fires on our farms would have been prevented
had pipes and cigars been forbidden at the
lot-gate:
mo smoking" ought to be posted in every
barn. There is not much difference between
having a horse thief around the stables and a
man cleaning of horses with a pipe or cigar
in his mouth; and there is no hired man
much meansr than the one who, when his
employer comes around, slips his pipe into
his pocket and holds his hand over it. All
such fellows should be paid off and started off:
As for the proprietor himself going into the
barn with pipe in his mouth, no complaint
can be made; but if his establishment burn
up, nobody should cry unless it be his wife
and children. Lightning, ineepdiaries and
spontaneous combustion combined, do not
cause as many barns to be burned as the pipe,
and generally at least one good horse goes
too.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06

SHELrEK.-It is absolutely necessary that
animals should be sheltered from damp and
cold. The reason why pigs or other animals
do not fatten so readily in cold weather as in
the warmer months is, that the food is largely
used in keeping up the vital heat, which is
now given off in excess and lost. If this loss
is prevented, animals will fatten in winter as
readily as at any other time.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06

An EMBARRASSING QUEsTIoN.-A certain
physician entertained a few guests the other
evening. He is the father of a very bright
boy, five years old, and precocious beyond his
years. The father descanted on the boys
knowledge of anatomy and his familiarity
with Latin terms. Bringing skull into the
room. the father interrogated the son as to
the Latin names ofthe various sections Of the
skull, receiving prompt answers, greatly to the
wonder of the guests. After this had been
gone through with, the father was startled by
a question from the son, who asked, "Did
you kill him father p pointing to the skull.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06

A TURKISH FABLE.-Abdullah went to
the residence of Nasereddin to borrow his
mule. Nasereddin, who was not ready len
der said that the mule was not at home. AT
that moment the mule brayed loud enough to
wake the echoes. "What did you say, Nase'
reddin-your mule was not ome?-but hear
him." "Go thy way, Abdullah," said bis
neighbor; your are not true friend, for you
believe the mule, and refuse to take my
word"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06

GOLDEN LEAvEs.-She was searching over
the golden leaves which the frosts of October
had detached from the stifened twigs. Her
auburn hair took on the CLINT of gold as the
bright sun streamed down over chimney and
roof and tree-top, and the tender lines around
her mouth deepened, as she whispered: .
20, golden leaves, your life is typical Of"
At that moment her mother came down to
the gate, sleeves rolled up, and her big red
hands hiding the view of the back yard.
Paving over them leaves again, ar YER
she exclaimed, as she caught sighr-of the SEN
timental maiden. "Well, now, you trot in
here, and wash out the rest of them colored
clothes, or Iii paw you, I will"
"Yes, mother dear but these golden"
"Trot, I sayI Good bar soap is the golden
est thing in market, and washboard costs
more money than all the yaller leaves on the
street."
And the gentle maiden trotted
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06

gaF What iron is in the material articles
with which we surround US, patience is among
the graces of the soul. Other gifts are more
sboyy, but none are more useful. We lend a
listening ear TO him who has the gift of utter
ance; but we give cur life long friendship to
him who bears in patience our imperfections
and our mistakes. Faith may bring to our
aid marvellous power, and seem to open up
the future to opr enraptured vision; but pa
tience enables us to plod through the lessons
which Jesus gives US, from day to day, until
we become strong in the knowledge of the
ways of God.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06
CHESTER CORRESPONDENCE.

To meet the demands of our numerous readers
in Chester county, we have continued our engage
tribute a letter of correspondence from Chester
regularly each week. These letters are devoted
entirely to Chester afairsto the interests of the
town and county-and written in the racy and
graphic style peculiar to Mr.. McLuRE. they can
not fail to be of interest to readers in Chester
as well as elsewhere in the State.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06
THE Y0RKVILLE ENQUIRER.
PROSPECTUS FOR 1878.
OUR LIBERAL PREMIUM OFFERS RENEWED.

IN announcing our PROSPECTUS for 1878, we
i deem it necessary only to mention the fact
that the leading features which have characterized
the ENQUIRER for the past TW REE
YEARS will be retained, and no efforts will be
spared by the Publisher to render it in the future
as attractive and interesting family and news
journal as it has been in the past.
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Value of our Premiums.

We would impress upon every the fact that all Of
Premiums cIa.s goods and the prices attached them
In lists the regular retail prices at which the articles sell
by all dealers and the manufacturers themselves 1t Is only by
the advantageous given the manufacturers thai
enabled make the liberal offers do and gHaan
tee every article to be exactIy represented --
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06

FIXING THE DArE.-There was quite a
company of fashionable guests sitting around
the table after dinner, who happened to disa-
gree as to the date of a certain event of which
the7 had been talking, when the hosts eig ght-
vear.old-un attempted to expedite the solu-
ton of the problem by suddenly asking,
"Why, mamma, what day was it you washed
me?"
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smitb,s RibIe Dictionary.

This Dictionary Ia the work of Dr. William smith, Oh ne
University of London, and the mGst eminent M 10
seventy distinguished vlnes and authors, of both Europe ana
this country greatask of preparing comprehensive Dc
tinnarv of lie Bible and spnlyng long felt by the reg
ions nbc The of ahors appeared In hree large
and very costly volumes, wonderful monument OF learning M
An abipemen of this great work. for popular made ny DR.
Smith himself have arranged to furnish our SUD
scber The book contains every name In the Bible respecting
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pose publishing a ,'E-2i4
'r" HISTORY OF SOUTH CAROLINA. ID -
The work will embrace COMPLETE HIsTo-
RY OF THE STATE from the first discovery Of
the sSii the settlement Of the territory at differ
ent periods; the history Of the State under the
Proprietary Government under the Royal Gov
ernment, and through the Revolutionary period,
or to the close Of the Revolutionary war. .lo :
VI The movements OF the several Wing military
chiefs are accurately traced and the several bat
ties fought during the Revolution are infinitely
described. :GaUJ lJ'>ohl - --@d.".da boz ~
The whole will make q book of more than 200
pages Of the size of Stephens History OF the Uni
ted States. It will be printed on good paper, with
clear type, and bound in substantial cloth. To
subscribers the book will be delivered for FOUR
DOLLAHS per copy, l- i,.,...... .s. II
Persons desiring to canvass for the work are re-
quested to communicate with the authorat York.
Vile, 8. c., for terms, &c. r. LATHAM.
@- Persons desiring to subscribe for the book /,
can leave their names at the ENQUIRER OFFICE.
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A Club and an Extra Copy.

For club Of subscribers paid In advance the regular
club rates. will give, instead Of Pemium copy of
the paper any who may prefer that arrangement but In
sequence The liberal Premiums offering, cannot
afford give copy the cubmaker who receives
any Premiums enumerated on our list. .....- ..