Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-04-25

back" said Superintendent Walling last even
ing. When pressed for his reason, Mr.. Wall
ing refused to account for the faith that was
in him. The Central office detectives, who
have been interested in the case, have no hesi
tation in affirming their belief that the only
proceeding intended against the ex. Governor
was to make him give up certain papers pos
sessed by him but whether they would be o.
service for or against the nonresident plum
derers, is not known.
Correspondence of the Yorkville Enquirer.
LETTER FROM CHESTER.
CHESTER, April %, 1878.
At the late annual meeting of the Build
ing and Loan Association of Chester, Mr.. w
S. Gregg was reelected President, Col. j. S
Wilson, Vice-President, j. L. Harris, Secre
tary and Treasurer, and Mr.. w. A. Sanders
Attorney. The Directors elected were Messrs
G. J. Patterson, R. Brandt, Joel r. Simril
j. J. Mcclure, w. T. D. Cousar, w. A. Will
son, w. H. Hardin and D. B. Rothrock
The President and Vice President are ex.of
fcio members of the Board. The value Of
the stock is about seventy dollars per share
172 shares have been redeemed, and Ala
shares are still unredeemed. The committee
appointed to devise some plan for winding up
the Association, made their report. They
recommend that the Association loan out nc
more money to any one, and that all loans
by notes discounted be called in as soon as
possible after maturity. The President is al
so authorized to buy as many shares of un.
redeemed stock, at the lowest offer, at each
regular meeting, as funds in the hands of the
Treasurer will permit. Any one who has
borrowed money from the Association, and
desires to cancel the obligation, can do SC
upon paying back the amount of money hor
rowed 10y him. No defuite action will be
taken upon the report of the Committee unit
the regular meeting of the Association in
May. The report will, doubtless, be adopt
ed. The process of winding up will then be-
gin, and in the course Of few months the
Building and Loan Association Of Chester
will be among the things that we're. -
Our town was aroused by the cry of fire
on Wednesday night. The sufferer was Mr.
w. H. Nix, whose store on Depot street wal
entirely consumed. The cause of the fire is
unknown. Mr.. Nix awoke in the night, and
discovered that his store was on fire. With
his family, he merely had time to escape from
the burning building The residence of Mr.
S. B. Massey was in extreme danger, for q
time, but by dnt of hard work it was saved
The fire department, both white and colored
worked like veterans, and rendered excellent
service. Mr. Nix's loss will probably amount
to about $4,000, which is, for the most part
covered by insurance. He appears to be
victim of the fiery element. Two years ago
his store, upon the same spot, was destroyed
by fire.
A scheme is now on foot here having fo1
it's object the encouragement and promotion
Of immigration to our county. The pro
moters of this commendable scheme are
Messrs. Loomis & Cawson. 1t is their de-
sire and intention to bring only such persons
as have more or less money in their posses
sion, and who will be able to buy lands. Sew
eral thousand acres of land have been offered
by different parties, at reasonable rates, tc
Dr.. Cawson, for the benefit of immigrants
Rev. Mr.. Loomis, Northern man, who ha.
been living in our town for several years, and
who, by the way, is very excellent man and
good citizen, thinks that, with the proper ef
fort, our population could be increased by the
addition of valuable material from the East
ern and Middle States, He is going North
in short time, and hopes and believes thai
by true presentation Of the advantages Of
this country before the people of that section
that an immense number can be induced tc
leave the icy North for the sunny South. Il
is to be hoped that his mission will be crown
ed with abundant success. He can rest as
sured of this fact, that any person who comes
here for the purpose Of making an honest liv
ing, and doing all in his power to promote
the prosperity of the country, will be gladly
received.
A considerable number of citizens from the
rising city of Rich Hill, visited our quiet
town ON Thursday. Capt. Osmond Barber
director in the Cheraw and Chester Rail
read Company, and an aspirant for legisla
tive bonors, was as genial and smiling as a
May morn. Dr. James Atkinson, an army
friend and mess.mate, appeared to reflect
from his beaming countenance the thought
that he would, some day, be one of Rich
Hills merchant princes. l trust that this
good fortune awaits him, for be is liberal
whole-souled fellow, and, actuated by spirit
of generosity, might "set up" as the saying
is, one who had borne and suffered with him
some trying experiences. Mr.. Thos. Howe,
gentleman of capital sense, and whose hos
pitality, with that of his excellent wife, it has
been my pleasure to enjoy, was around, COM
municating his views in regard to the late
inharmonous political meeting at Rich Hill.
He cbampioned, if he did not draw up, the
Hampton resolutions that were voted down.
Did space permit, l might mention the names
of other Rich Hill friends who we're Iere on
Thursday. They may receive place in the
picture at another time.
1t may be proper to state, tor the benefit OF
trustees and teachers of public schools, that
the School Commissioner, Mr.. F. B. Lloyd,
has changed his Office from a room in the
Court House, to the second floor of the build.
ing on Main street occupied by Mr.. John
Gibson
The Lee Light Infantry, at special meet
ing on Friday afternoon, decided on pro-
viding themselves with new cartridge boxes.
The contract of providing them was given to
Mr.. NJ B. Capps. With new side belts, new
cartridge boxes, with handsome uniform,
and above all, with fine looking men, the l..
L. l. will present an appearance that the State
can't beat. At the last meeting, was elect
ed an honorary member of the company.
They will accept my thanks for the honor
conferred
The case of James Stroud, charged with
resisting an officer, and who gave bond for
his appearance at the next term of the Court
of General Sessions, has been settled by an
agreement between the parties concerned.
Mr.. Stroud denies the charge preferred against
him.
The Democratic Club of Chester township