Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-01-17
Correspondence of the Yorkville Enqui
LETTER FROM CHESTER.


with a misfortune on their return home. This
was due to their boldness in crossing Wateree
creek while in a swollen condition. They
had reached the middle Of the stream, when
their unfortunate situation was vividly seen
and awfully felt-their horses and buggy
Welding to the force of the current and II 'at-
ing down the stream. Quick as thought,
they plunged into the water, first cutting the
harness, and extricating the horses, and then
swimming to the bank. This they reached in
safety; the horses likewise following their ex.
ample. The buggy was not recovered until
the next day. Our young friends made a
narrow escape. 1t is to be hoped that this
misfortune will not deter them from making
another visit to Chester. May their expe-
rience in Wateree creek not have the effect
of throwing damper upon the hopes and
anticipations excited by their trip here:
The annual meeting of the stockholders OF
the National Bank of Chester, was held on
last Tuesday. The following directors were
reelected: J. j. McLure, James Hemphill,
Joseph Wylie, J. L. Agurs, j. j. Hemphill,
Matthew White, w. H. Hardin and l. L.
Clubhouse. S. B. Latham was elected in the
place of G. j. Patterson, who declined re-
election. J. J. Mcclure was reelected Presi-
dent, and j. L. Harris, Cashier. The election
of officers was followed by the enjoyment of
fine repast. participated in by stockholders
and other friends of the Bank. This institu-
tion declared dividend of eight per cent. du-
ring the past year. While number of hank.
ing institutions throughout the country have
succumbed to the pressure OF the hard times
and closed their doors, the Chester Bank re-
mains firm as rock, and promises to weather
all the financial storms that may beat upon It,
A public meeting was held at the Court
House on last Wednesday for the purpose of
nominating Town Council during the pres
ent year. Col. J. S. Wilson presided over
the meeting, and Mr.. j. B. McFadden was
chosen secretary. John L. Agurs, Esq, who
made very efficient Intendaut during the
past year, was renomnated for the same po.
sition by acclamation. He was desirous of
laying aside the robes of Office, but the citi-
zens, whom he has served so we'll aud faith.
fully, would not allow him to do so. Two
other members of the old Council, Messrs I.
N. Youngblood and j. j. Hemphill, were
also renoninated for Wardens by acclama.
ton. The other two members OF the old
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house, did not secure denomination, and prob
ably were not much grieved about 1t. In
their places Messrs. j. L. Tongue and q. u.
Heath we're nominated for Wardens.
At recent meeting of Odd Fellows, the
following members were elected officers du-
ring the ensuing year G. T. Schorb, N. g.;
M. B. MUIR, V. G.; j. j. Gibson, R. S.; j.
L. Chambers, Treasurer; H. G. Rothrock,
PIG; G. w. Curtis, P S. j. w. Rothrock,
R.H. S. to N. G.; j. F. Green, l.. H. S. to
N.G.;J. R. Simril. Il. H. S. to V. g.; j.
Erlich, L. H. S. to V. g.; S. A. Murphy, r.
S. S.; A. Hogg. L. S. S.; M. V. Capps. Con-
ductor E. NJ. Evans, Warden; Jas. Craw-
ford, l. G.; C. H. Hutton, O. G.; David B.
Rothrock, Chaplain. The Odd Fellows fra
ternty at this place is in highly fourishing
condition.
At recent meeting of the Stonewall Fire
Engine Company, the following members were
elected officers during the ensuing year: Ma
ior T. S. Mills, President; j. B. McFadden.
lst Director; j. L. Chambers, 2nd Director !;
j. D. Means, 3rd Director; M. H. Hunter.
4th Director; C. E. Cobb, 9Th Director; j.
F. Green, Engineer; T. w. Clawson, Secre-
tary, and j. H. Kaufman, Treasurer. No
fire company in the State has rendered more
efficient and faithful service than the Stone
wall.
Judge Mackey has drafted bill to be pre-
sented to the Legislature, which provides that
the baloting for Federal and State officers
shall be separate and distinct To effect this
end, the bill provides for two Boards of Man
ayers and Commissioners-one Board to take
charge of elections for Federal officers, and
the other Board to take charge of elections
for State officers. The bill also provides that
the polling places for the two sets of officers
shall be some distance apart, and not under
the same roof The object of the bill, it is
apparent, is to secure an entire separation OF
the election for Federal officers from the elec-
ton for State officers, so that the supervisors
and marshals who, according to an act of
Congress, have the right to supervise elec-
tions for members of Congress aud Presiden-
tial electors, will have no right, or reason, or
pretext, for interfering with elections for can
didates to fill State Offices. The bill is in the
interest of home rule, and will, in all proba-
bility, receive favorable consideration at
the hands of our legislators.
The repeal of the lien law has occasioned
considerable dissatisfaction among the poor
men. They complain of their inability to
procure agricultural supplies, and consequent:
iy are greatly troubled as to how they will
carry on their farming operations. The wis
dom of the lien law can be justly questioned,
yet as so many men for so many years have
been enabled to farm through its instrumen.
tality, its sudden repeal is also matter OF
question Would it not be we'll for the Leg;
islature to continue it in operation for one
year, so as to give all persons ample time to
prepare for its repeal? This suggestion is
thrown out for the consideration Of our wiser
men at Columbia.
Hotto Hughle. who was accidentally shot
by Oscar Massey, is improving. He isconsid-
cred out of danger.
The election for Intendant and Wardens
of the town of Chester is progressing to-day.
There are two tickets in the field, both Dem
ocrstic; one presents the names of the Coun-
ell that served last year; the other ticket has
the names of those nominated at the public
meeting on Wednesday.
The track-layers are again at work on the
Cheraw and Chester Railroad. They are
within mile or so of Rich Hill, and will
soon reach that place. | take pleasure in
congratulating my Rich Hill friends upon the
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