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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-07-19
M|istelIanepns &eadinq,
LEARN YOUR BUSINESS THOROUGHLY.

A young man in a leather store used tc
feel very impatient with his employer fol
keeping him, year after year, for three years
"handling hides" But he saw the use o
it in after years, when in an establishment o
his own, be was able to tell, by touch, the
exact quality of the goods. 1t was only
by those thousands of repetitions that the les
son was learned, aud 30 it is with everything
in which we acquire skill. The great army
of "incapables" is large enough; we should
none of US willingly join its ranks. The
halfinformed, half skilled in every business
outnumber the others, dozens to one. 1t was
good suggestion, worthy Of being remem
bered, which Daniel Webster made to a young
man who asked him if there was any room
in the legal profession" "There is always
room in the upper story" said the great states
man. rta
The better you know your business the
better your chances to rise. If you drone
through your allotted tasks, without keeping
wide awake lookout on all that goes on
about you, your progress will be needlessly
slow. You can gather much information by
making wise use of your eyes and ears, and
perhaps, be able to surprise your employer in
an emergency by stepping into the "next
mans place" and discharging his duties salts
factorily. e..
A fine little lad, some twelve years old, was
employed in telegraph office in Southern
town last year when the yellow fever ragged SO
fearfully in that section. All the operators
were down with it, and others sent on by the
company were attacked. No one knew that
the lad understood the business but he had
''picked it up," and now kept up communica:
tions between the town aud the outer world
all the time the fever lasted.
Ex-Gov Morgan was once clerk in store
in Waterford. A trip to New York was an
event in those days, but the young man had
proved so faithful that he was allowed to
make the journey, and was entrusted with
several commissions, among them being one
to buy corn. He came back in due time
with me in the old stage.coach, and inquiries
were made about the corn. The price was
satisfactory, but the old gentleman was afraid
it could not he good at so low price. A
handful, which the young man pulled from his
pocket, convinced him but what was his
amazement to find that he had bought two
cargoes.
"Why, Edwin, what shall we do with it p
he asked in CONSERVATION.
Il have disposed of all you don't want,
said Edwin, at an advance stopped in
stores as came along. I could have dispos'
ed of three cargoes if had had them"
The profits were clear, and his employer
said the next morning, "We will let some one
else do the sweeping" and Edwin was made
partner, though under twenty-one. If you
have talent for business, it will be found
ont
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-07-19
OUR LIBERAL OFFERS.

No. l.-For a club of 4 subscribers, at $3.50
each, we will give atreble silver-plated BUTTER
KNIFE, worth $lO0.
we will give one copy of the family edition (clOth
bindingj of SMITHS ABRIDGED BIBLE DC
TIONARY, the publishers price of which is
$3.50 per copy. Or for $3.50 we viii! give copy
Of the Bible Dictionary and sen1 the ENQUIRER
one wear tn any single subscriber not in q club.
No. 3.-For a club of 10 subscribers, at $3.50
each, we will give a copy Of the ENQUIRER one
year, or a 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 TAI BILE KNIVES AND FORKS,
the manufacturers price Of which is $500.
No. 5.-For a club of l6 subscribers, at $3.50
silver plated TABLE SPOONS, worth $500.
No. 6.-For a club Of l8 subscribers, at $3.50
each. we will give treble siver-plated BUTTER
DISH, worth $780,
No. For a club of 20 subscriiS.s, at $3.50
each, we will give set of six ,,!iti cast steel
oval-handle TABLE KNIVES, asi one set Of six
treble silver. plated TABLE FORKS, the manu-
facturers price of which articles is $1,000.
No. S.-For club of 30 subscribers, at $3.50
each, we will give full set ofextra superne full
oval ivory handle TIA BILE KNIVES, with silver.
plated blades. and full set Of treble silver plated
TABLE FORKS the manufacturers price OF
which articles Ia $500.
No. 9.-For a club Of 40 subscribers, at $3.50
each. we will give one No. 8 TROPIC COOKING
STOVE, with pipe and full set Of fixtures, the
manufacturers price Of which is $4,000.
No. 1O.-For a club of 40 subscribers. at $3.50
each, we will give one three-quart treble silver
plated COMMUNION SERVICE, consisting OF
SIX pieces, worth $40.
No. 19.-For a club of IS subscribers, at $3.50
each. we will give WEED SEWING Ma
CHINE, Walnut Plain Half-Case, with two Draw
era and Drop Leaf the manufacturers price OF
which is SIS.
Mr Specimens of the Sewing Machines, and
nearly all the other articles included in the above
premium list. can be seen and examined at ouI
that the Premiums furnished to those entitled
tn receive them, will be equal to the specimens
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

It is not necessary that the names of club
should all be at the same post Office. Names may
be taken at any number of places If they are all
returned by the same Club Agent. One name
for two years, will be equivalent to two names for
one year each.
The time for completing clubs under the above
offer ia limited to the FIRST MONDAY OF
NOVEMBER. 1877. by which time the names with
the cash. should be returned to the office, though
names may be returned at any time hetween this
and the above date. No premium will be deliver
ed until the requisite number of names has been
returned and the full amount due for them paid:
All subscriptions must be forwarded to US at
the expense Of those sending them.
In sending names, write plainly, giving coun-
ty, post-office and State.
Ali subscriptions will be discontinued at the ex-
piration of the time paid for. 80,
All subscribers to the ENQUIRER will receive
the paper free of postage.
Persons entitled to receive Premiums. must
give full directions as to whom and how they
shall be delivered.
separate list will be kept for each club-maker,
who will be credited with every name sent, 80
that the number returned by any person can he
ascertained at moments notice
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-07-19
LIST OF PREMIUMS,

The articles comprising which have been adopt
ed by us with special reference to securing only
articles Of value, and which will prove servicea:
BILE to those procuring them. The regular retail
price Is given with each, and they are just as good
a. 80 much cash to those who receive them. All
the articles are put down In our schedule at man.
ufacturers' regular retail prices, and cannot be
bought with cash any lower than the prices here
given. Premiums Nos. l, 2and 8 will be delivered
them, free of cost. The other Premiums will be
delivered at the expense for freight charges, OF
those receiving them. In cases where Premiums
can be delivered at our publication office, arrange.
ments may be perfected for reducing the freight
charges on small articles to a nominal amount.
The charges for freight on the Silver Ware and
Cutlery Premiums will be from New York on
the Cooking Stoves from Greensboro, N. G.; and
on the Sewing Machines from Baltimore. Md.
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TRIALS OF NEWSPAPER MEN.-One of the

TRIALS OF NEWSPAPER MEN-One of the
greatest trials of the newspaper profession is
that it's members are compelled to see more
of the shams of the world than any other pro-
fesson. Through every newspaper office,
day after day 60 all the weakness of the
world all the vanities that want to be puff
fed all the revenges that want to be reaped ;
all the dull speakers who want to to be thought
eloquent all the meanness that wants to get its
wares noticed gratis in the editorial columns,
in order to save the tax of the advertising
columns all the men who want to be set right
who were never right; all the cracked.braned
philosophers with stories as long as their hair,
and as gloomy as their inger.nails in mourn
ing because bereft of soap-all the bores who
come to stay FIVE minutes and stay five hours.
Through the editorial and reportorial rooms,
all the follies and shams ofthe world are seen
day after day, and the temptation is to believe
in neither God, man nor woman. 1t is no
surprise to me that in this profession there
are some skeptical men; I ouly wonder that
journalists believe anything.-De WIT 4aI,
mage.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-07-19

vUyHE COOKING STOVES manufactured at our
j works in Greensboro, N. G., give universal
satisfaction wherever introduced. They are made
of the BEST SCOTCH PIG METAL, with heav-
Ter 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 whilei tits confidently claimed
that they are the CHEAPEST. All the usual
pieces of ware and cooking utensils are furnished
with each Stove. An important consideration
with purchasers Ia the fact that our patterns and
sizes are never changed. Should piece get acci-
dentally broken at any time, we can replace 1t at
the mere cost of casting. Not simply because it
is home production, button account OF its intrin-
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, M. II. Currence, York county
Mrs. Elizabeth J. Wylie, Chester; D. A. Gordon,
Guthriesville; john A. Brown, Rock Hill b. T.
Boyd, Joseph Herndon, l.. M. 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 g with 10 pieces ware and feet pipe go 90 90
Address, SERGEANT & McCAULEY,
Greensboro. N. c.
T. M. DOBsON d CO., Agents, Yorkville, 8. G.
JOHN R. LONDON, Agent. Rock Hill, 8. G.
A. F. LINDSAY, Agent, McConnellsville.
York county, 8. C.
J. L. CARROLL Agent at Chester. 8. G.
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OUR PREMIUM OFFERS
CLUB BOOKS YET OPEN T!

WITH the view of accommodating number
w Of club-makers, whose clubs for the cur
rent volume of the ENQUIRER are not as large
as they DESIRE we'll also as to extend to all who
may desire it the opportunity of obtaining the
paper at club rates, we have decided to keep open
our club books until the FIRST MONDAY OF
NOVEMBER NEXT. Until that date, subscri-
bers will be received through club-makers, who
obtained lists under our previous offer-the club
makers being duly accredited with all names they
may return under the present proposition, which
names will be added to their former lists New
clubs will also be received from those who may
desire to obtain any Of the elegant Premiums we
offer for such service. In this connection we
would again invite attention to our
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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
GLIB. Each club-maker sending the requisite
number of subscribers will obtain the Premium
offered for the specified number. The time, how
ever. for completing club Is limited. under the
present offer. until the FIRST MONDA! OF
NOVEMBER, 1877 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 requisite number of names has been returned.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-07-19

FRIENDS AND FoRruNE.-With clear
sky, bright sun, and gentle breeze, you
can have friends in plenty; but let fortune
frown and the armament be overcast, and
then your friends will prove like the strings
of lutte, of which you will tighten before
you will find one that will bear the stretch
and keep the pitch.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-07-19

AN ORIENTAL DocToR.-Mr. Oscanyan,
in his book "The Sultan and His People, "
tells the following annecdote of Turkish
physician, whose prescriptions and method of
treatment will interest practitioners.
A person exceedingly i'll of typhus fever
called in one these medical gentlemen, who, al.
though he considered the case quite hopeless,
prescribed for his patient, and took his leave.
The next day, in passing by, he inquired OF
a servant at the door if his master was not
dead. Dead! No; he is much better" "
Whereupon the doctor proceeded up stairs to
obtain the solution of this miracle. "Why,"
said the convalescent, 81 was consumed with
thirst, and drank a pailful Of the juice of
picked cabbage"
"Wonderful!" !" quoth the doctor. And out
came the tablets, on which the physician
m .de this inscription, "Cured oftyphus fever,
Mehemed Agha, an upholsterer, by drinking
a pailful of pickeled cabbage juice"
Soon after, the doctor was called to another
patient, yaghlikgee, or dealer in embroid-
cred handkerchief suffering from the same
malady. He forthwith prescribed "a pailful
of pickeled cabbage juice"
On calling the next day to congratulate his
patient on bis recovery, he was astonished to
he told the man was dead. The Oriental
Esculapus, in his bewilderment at these phe-
nomena, came to the safe conclusion, and du-
ly noted it in his memoranda, that "although
in cases of typhus fever pickeled cabbage juice
is an efficient remedy, it is not, however, to be
used unless the patient be by profession an up.
hoZsterer"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-07-19

PoL1TENEss man, raised from
poverty and obscurity to wealth and honor,
can trace his rise to cvility; it is sure to re-
produce itself in others. and he who is always
polite will be sure to get. at. least. as much as
he gives We believe it was Macauley who
defined politeness as benevoence in small
things. The French, who are nothing unless
satirical, declare polteness the zero of friend
ship's thermometer.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-07-19
CIEANsrNG And REPAIRTNG

1NHE undersigned would respectfully inform
the public that he is prepared to cleanse gar
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.
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BARRIER SHOP.

VNHOSE in want of an EASY SHAVE a fash
ionable and stylish cut Of hair, or pleasant
and luxurious Shampoo, are reminded that
THOS. BALLARD, Professor of the Art Tonso-
rial, is still in business in his old Shop next door
to the ENQUIRER building, where it will afford
him great pleasure to wait upon all who may de-
sire his services. Razors honed and sharpened,
and any other work of that kind promptly done.
THOMAS BALLARD
December 81 81 If
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FOR RENT OR SALE.

vIyHE DWELLING HOUSE AND LOT situa-
l ted near the Methodist Church in Yorkville.
The house is two-story and contains six large
rooms and basement. The lot contains about two
acres and is we'll enclosed. On the lot is well of
water, lumber house, stable, crib, etc. For fur
ther particulars, apply to l.. M. GRlSi.
ADril 10 10 u /
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THE GOSPEL FROM HEAVEN.

lnE UVSI Ell rhOm hLhVL LNs
Many proofs of the heavenly origin of the
gospel can be given. There are, however,
two which seem to have escaped the notice of
writers on this subject. The first is the fact
that ecclesiastical courts, by their foolish and
contradictory legislations, have not ruined the
whole system of the Christian religion and
driven it from the world. The student of
church history will not fail to discover that
human frailty and human passion, have ex-
hibited themselves most prominently in church
courts. It's painful to reflect upon the many
foolish and even wicked enactments which
these courts make at each of their periodical
meetings. They do and undo as ifthe whole
system of Christianity was creature Of cir
cumstances. They make laws and repeal
laws, as if they contemplated nothing short
of a complete change in the whole polity of
the church. In spite of all the legislation of
church courts, the gospel of Jesus Christ pro-
crosses. What would long since have de-
stroyed all the human governments on earth,
has only strengthened the church.
The fact that congregation of well:ipstruct,
ed Christians will patiently accept of beard
less boy to minister to them in religion, is a
wonderful thing and proof that the gospel is
from heaven. 1t frequently takes place that
a young man-young in years and young in
experiments called to take charge of a con-
gregation, the majority of whom are advanced
Christians. In human learning they may be
inferior to their young pastor, but in Scrip
ture knowledge and religious experience, they
are far in advance of him. 1t is often the
case that these same individuals have enjoyed
the ministrations of a pastor, ripe in years
and religious experience, yet they patiently
wait until the boy becomes man. Evident,
ly, God overrules this thing. Every fact con-
nected with every Christian congregation is
part of a demonstration that the gospel is not
of man.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-07-19

A CURE FOR SMALL Pox.-"I am willing
to risk my reputation as public mar" wrote
Edward Hine to the Liverpool Mercury, 'if
the worst case of small pox cannot be cured
in three days, simply by the use of cream of
tartar. One ounce of cream of tartar dis.
solved in pint of water, drank at intervals.
when cold, is certain, never-faiing remedy.
1t has cured thousands, never leaves mark,
never causes blindness, and avoids tedious
lingering"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-07-19
J. R. SCH0RB'S PH0T0-GALLERY,

4 SUPERIOR Skylight, gallery with every
n convenience, and determination to do my
best, enables me to promise satisfaction to all in
want of correct and flattering likenesses. Cloudy
weather is good or better than sunshine for all
subjects, except small children.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-07-19
WOULDN'T BE PLEASED.

Some time ago there lived in Edinburgh a
we'll known grumbler named Sandy Black,
whose often recurring fits of spleen or indi-
gestion produced some amusing scenes ofsense.
less irritablity, which were highly relished
by all except the brutes good, patient little
wife. One morning Sandy rose, bent on a
quarrel. The haddins and eggs were excel
lent, done to a turn, and had been ordered
by himself the previous evening, aud break
fast passed without the looked-for compli-
ment
"What will you have for dinner, Sandy?"
said Mrs. Black.
"A chicken, madam" said the husband.
"Roasted or broiled ?"
"Confound it madam, if you had been a
good and considerate wife you would have
known before this what / liked" Sandy
growled out, and samming the door behind
him, left the house. 1t was in the Spring,
and friend who was present heard the little
wife say:
"Sandy's hent on disturbance to-day; 1
shall not please him, do what l can."
The dinner time came and Sandy and his
friend sat down to dinner. The fish were
eaten in silence, and on raising the cover of
the dish before him, in towering passion
he called out:
Boiled chicken! hate it, madam. A
chicken boiled is chicken spoiled"
Immediately the cover was raised from
another chicken roasted to turn.
MADAM, won't eat roast chicken" roared
Sandy "you know how it should have been
cooked"
At that instant a boiled chicken, with
mushrooms, was placed on the table.
"Without green peas?" roared the grumb-
ler
"Here they are, my DEAR" said Mrs. Black.
"How dare you spend my money in that
way?"
"They we're present." said the wife, in
terrupting him.
Rising from his chair, and rushing from
the room, followed by roar of laughte
from his friend, he clinched his fist and shout
ed:
"How dare you receive present without
my leave?"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-07-19

pss- Hoy small portion of our lives is it
that we truly enjoy In youth we are look
ing for things that are to come. In Old age
We look back yard to things that are past
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-07-19

NONE LIKE HIM.-At the Detroit and
Milwaukee depot, as lady was about to get
aboard the down train, she said to the man
who was loaded down with her parcels:
"Now, while I'm gone you must take up
and beat all the carpets and lay them again.
"Of course" he replied.
"And polish all the windows, rub off the
furniture and repaint the front steps,"
81 will, dear"
"And you must rake off the yard, make
some flower-beds, fix the alley fence and black
all the stoves before you pack them away"
aOf course, darling" he smiled.
~And you must send me $40 per week, writs
to me daily, and the neighbors will watch to
see if you are out after eight o'clock in the
evening. Now, then, goodbye"
"Oh! darling, how can / spare you" he
sighed, the engine groaned' and away she Went'
and as he turned to 60 out, his mental dis
tress was 30 great that he fell over trunk,
barked his sRns and rubbed half the skin of
his nose.-Detrou Free Press.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-07-19

BLANK BOOK MANUFACTORY
STATIONERY, AND
BOOK BINDERY
VVHANKING the public for liberal past patron
age. I now invite attention to my complete
stock of
STAPLE AND FANCY STATIONERY,
consisting, in part, of Flat Papers, Midium, Fo-
lilo Post, Denny, Letter and Note. Blank Books,
of every variety; Envelopes States, Ink, &c,
Fancy Stationery, Gold Pens and Pencils, PEN
Knives, Writing Desks, &c. Also,
BOOK BINDING DONE,
In all it's various branches. Sheet Music, Period
icaJs, Law Books &C., bound in any style desired.
Old Books rebound and repaired.
PRINTED BILL AID LETTER HEADS 4 SPECIALITY
Orders promptly attended to, at lowest cash
prices. E: 4. STOK ES,
155 Main Street Columbia, 8. C.
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Do EVERYTHING WELL.-If you have
something to attend to. 60 about it coolly and
thoughtfully, and do it just as we'll as you
can. Do it as though it we're the only thing
you ever had to do in your life, and as ifevery
thing depended upon it. Then your work
will be we'll done, and it will afford you
genuine satisfaction. Often much more does
depend upon the manner in which the things,
seemingly trivial, are performed than one
would suppose, or than it is possible to fore
see Do everything well, and you will find
it conducive to your happiness, and that
of those with whom you come in contact.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-07-19

CHEER YOUR HOMES WITH MUSIC.

II HAVE made such arrangements with that en-
terprising and reliable Southern Wholesale
House, Ludden and Bates, Of Savannah. that can
supply, on short notice, the Mason Il Hamlin Or
gans, Pianos of the most celebrated manufactures
Sheet Music, or any other kind of Musical Mer-
chandize at the lowest factory prices and at prices
adapted to these hard times. A settled determine
ton to sell nothing cannot recommend, and q
practical acquaintance of many years with such
goods enables me to offer great inducements to
purchasers.
Call at my Photo-G Gallery for further particu-
lars. j. r, SCHORB.
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