Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-12-05
of the Yorkville Enquirer.
LETTER FROM CHESTER.

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A preliminary examination was held by
Trial Justice Mcdonald in the case of Sol.
Harris, colored, charged with burning crib,
and some corn belonging to Henry Brice,
colored. The prosecutor, who was absent at
the time, relied upon the testimony of his
daughter to secure the binding over of the
defendant for trial at the Circuit Court. Her
testimony, substantially, was that when she
discovered the fire. she saw man whom she
believed to be the defendant, hurriedly cross
ing field near by, and his dog standing near
the burning crib. The fact was developed
during the cross-examination that the dog
followed the wife of the defendant to the fire /;
and the more important fact was ELECTED that
the defendant was able to prove an alibi
The good character given the defendant by
the whites with whom he had worked, was q
strong point in his favor. He was discharged
by the Trial Justice.
On last Tuesday the personal property Of
the estate of the late G. S. Brice was sold.
Two shares of stock of the Chester and LIE.
noir Narrow Gauge Railroad Company were
sold at $3.50 per share. Twenty-six shares
of Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Rail
road stock were sold at $40 per share. For
Chester county bonds, issued in aid of the
Chester and Lenoir Railroad, we're sold at
$50 each, with January coupons attached.
This reduced the value of each bond to about
S54. No better evidence of the scarcity Of
money can be given when our county bonds
so good and safe an investment-are sold at
such great sacrifice.
A large crowd assembled at the Methodist
Church on Tuesday evening to witness the
marriage of Miss Belle Simpson, of our town,
and Mr.. = Townsend, of Monroe, N. Q. A
heavy rain poured at the time, which, howev.
er, did not affect the happiness of the bridal
party The prominent actors, with their at
tendants, were as happy as though the moon
flooded the earth with her brightest beams.
When the ceremony had been performed,
which was we'll and gracefully done by Rev.
Mr.. Carlisle, the newl married couple, with
a large number of invited guests, repaired to
the home of the bride, where the enjoyment
of good things was all that could be expect
ed. Mr.. Townsend and wife left the next day
for Monroe. The groom is said to be gen.
teman of considerable means, and though be
has considerably passed the meridian Of hu-
man existence, there is no doubt his expe
rience of matrimonial life will be satisfying.
On Wednesday evening, by the Rev. Mr.
Marion, Mr.. j. G. McAfee and Miss jamie
Wylie, both of our county, were married at
the residence of the brides father, Mr.. Rob
ert Wyie The wedding passed off quietly
and pleasantly.
While on the delightful subject of matri
mony, it is we'll to notice the marriage of Ma
jor H. NJ Ross, of our town, to Miss Sue
Moore, of our county, which happy event
took place few days ago. The Major was
q long time in finding wife to suit him, but
he has finally met with admirable success. |
take pleasure in extending to him, and my
young friend McAfee, my hearty congratula
tions, and my best wishes for their happiness.
Thanksgiving Day was not observed to
any great extent at this place. Stores were
open, and business proceeded in its usual way.
Rev. G. A. Trenholm preached in the Meth.
odist Church, but was not favored with
large congregation. The subject of his SER
mon was the dependence of man upon God.
Mans dependence, he said, resulted from his
ignorance of the future, and his consequent
inability to do what was right. 1t was an
occasion for mans profound gratitude that
he was unable to lift the veil of futurity, for,
if so, all effort would be paralyzed. and mans
lot would be one of sorrow and suffering, un.
relieved by hardly single joy. Mans ina
bility followed from his ignorance, both of
which established his dependence upon God.
This dependence was considered in reference
to mans individual relations, and in refer
ence to communities, States and nations The
sermon was marked with the impress of the
speakers power and pathos.
Mr. J. B. Cornwell, of our county, recent.
ly met with great misfortune. He suffered,
from the incendiary torch, loss of about 900
bushels of corn, 1900 bundles of fodder, and
100 bushels of oats. His loss was complete,
as the property destroyed was not covered by
insurance.
One hundred and forty acres of land we're
sold to-day by the sheriff for the small sum
of $l25. An unirnproved lot on Gadsden
street brought $3.50.
A public meeting was held in the Court
House to-day for the purpose of organizing
an Agricultural and Mechanical Society for
Chester county. QUI.
Physicians recommend DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup when all other medicines fail, as Ger.
tain cure for Bronchitis, Sore Throat and
Coughs or Colds of long standing. For sale