Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-10-10
Correspondence of the Yorkville Enquirer.
LETTER FROM CHESTER.


LETTER FROM CHESTER.
CHESTER, S. c., October Z.
Chester gave another entertainment on
Wednesday evening, in behalf of the yellow
fever sufferers. The crowded house showed
the continued sympathy of our community
for these afflicted people. A farce, entitled a
LOAN of a Lover" was we'll acted, Mr.. and
Mrs. John T. Elliott representing the leading
characters. Miss Ann Elliott also rendered
her part gracefully. Messrs. William Ham
ilton. j. P. Walker, John Hood, +. NJ. Sc
crest and T. w. Clawson, were engaged IN the
play, and performed we'll. The farce was
followed by two tablesux-"The old farmer
in his easy chair" and "shower of gold
The ladies looked beautifully in the persona
ton of their different characters. The Lu-
minaries displayed their usual kindness in
furnishing music for the occasion. Miss Belle
Clubhouse, though quite young, sang "Annie
Laurie" very sweetly, eliciting considerable
applause. The sum realized was about S6O,
which, together with the previous amount,
will make Chester's contribution $500. Con-
sidering the poverty of our people, this is
generous Offering.
A case of some interest, and one involving
a Jury, was tried on Thursday before a COM
mission, consisting of Messrs. w. A. Sanders,
il. Agurs, G. w. Curtis and W. NJ. Nc
Donald. The issue presented was the alleged
incom mpetency Of Mrs. Mary Walker to man
age her own affairs. The case arose on the
petition of Mr.. E. H. Abel, her son'in-aw,
asking of the Probate Court the appointment
of a trustee to manage her business, on the
ground she was not competent to do So Mrs.
Walker objected to this arrangement, for the
simple reason that she preferred to have the
management of her affairs in her own hands.
She was represented by Gen. w. A. Walker;
the petitioner by 6. j. Patterson, Esq Not
outstanding Mrs. Walker is 85 years of age,
testimony was introduced to the effect that for
several years she had superintended the rent
ing of her plantation, and punctually col
lected the rents. Other testimony, however,
was produced which was unfavorable to the
opinion that she was sound of mind. The
trial of the case consumed the entire day.
The jury rendered verdict in Mrs. Walkers
favor.
Friday was not observed here to any great
extent as day of fasting and prayer. Stores
were open, and goods sold as on other days.
The Bank was closed With this exception
there was no perceptible difference in the ap-
pearance of Main street. A union service
was held at the Methodist Church. The at
tendance of ladies was good that of gentle.
men. small. Rev. R. w. Sanders presided
over the meeting. After singing and prayer,
he made some appropriate remarks. Rev.
Mr.. Marion also presented some thoughts
,,,ros,oJ hy tho feuer nestilence.
Rolla Ryan performed here on Friday and
Saturday evenings. He gave general salts
faction. His representations of different char
acters were considered very fine. he almost
EQUALS Sol Smith Russell in his facial person:
ations. The Chester Brass Band dispensed
enlivening music on Friday evening.
Comparatively little cotton was sold here
during the latter part of the wees. This was
due to the decline in the price. Unless ne
cessi,y compels, farmers will hold their cotton
before selling at ct. Their spirits are de
pressed at the present price. In their opin-
ion, it will not pay for the cost of production:
The Chester Light Dragons paraded and
drilled on Saturday, Capt. I. M. Sanders
commanding. They formed in line on Main
street, and then repaired to their battle-ground.
An alarm of fire was raised last evening
while our people were at church. At the
Baptist Church, and suppose elsewhere, the
gentlemen members of the congregation lett
unceremouiously. The alarm was occas'oned
by the explosion of kerosene lamp at the
residence of Rev. R. W. Sanders. No dam
age of any consequence was done.
Rev. Luther Wilson filled the Presbyterian
pulpit last evening.
Court was called this morning, but Judge
Aldrich was not present to preside. Jurors
were dismissed until next Monday.
Pomona Grange met at Purity Church on
Friday, r. H. Love presiding. Beaver Greek,
Sandy River, Feasterville and Bull Run
Oranges were represented Sixty-three mem
bers were present An essay, prepared by
the Executive Committee, was read, and we'll
received. Among the subjects discussed was
the raising of sheep, which was warmly re:
commended. A splendid dinner was enjoyed
by the Grangers.
Pleasant Grove Church recently gave
twenty dollars to the yellow fever sufferers:
A Democratic meeting will be held at Nc
Alleys mill on Saturday Of this week. Gen.
w. A. Walker and John j. Hemphill, Esq,
will be the speakers. QUI.