Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-12-12
of the YorkvilIe Enquirer.
LETTER FROM CHESTER.
CHESTER, December 9,


The alarm of fire was raised on Wednesday,
producing, as usual considerable excitement.
In an incredibly short time, stores and offices
were vacated by citizens, ready and willing to
battle with the flames. They were greatly re-
lieyed on finding that their efforts in this dl-
rection would not be required, as the burning
building was small cabin Oh the outskirts OF
town, which was entirely consumed. Two
colored children, who were locked up in the
house. narrowly escaped destruction. The fire
was doubtless occaSiOned by carelessneSs on
their part.
An effort is being made to establish graded
school in this public school district. Inc
trustees. Messrs. G. J. Patterson, E. L. At
kinson and J. L. Agurs, are hopeful that it
can be done by uniting the amount raised by
taxation for public schools in this district
with what will be obtained from private indl-
yiduals. Pupils who take course OF study
in the higher branches, will be expected to
pay for these advantages, as the State only
provides for the giving of a common school
education to her sons. If the trustees sue
ceed in carrying out the desired arrangement,
w. H. Witherow, Esq, present prmclpal OF
the Chester Male Academy, will be the prlncl-
pal of the graded school, assisted by capable
teachers.
Lem Glover, colored, was arrested last week,
and lodged in Jail, charged with stealing
horse belonging to Amos Hopkins, colored.
The prosecutor recovered his horse.
A County Agricultural Fair was organized
here last week. Capt. o. A. Wylie was elect
ed President, Mr.. Robert Stricken, Treasurer,
and Mai. Julius Mills, Secretary. Shares OF
stock, valued at $40 per share, will be issued.
Membership fee will be three dollars, which
will entitle member and his family TO ad-
mission to the Fair. Now is the time for far
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Fair that will be pride and glory to ola Ches-
ter. A number of shares have been taken.
DIR. Samuel Anderson killed a colOred man
near Rossville, on Thursday, under the follow
ing circumstances: The deceased and another
negro were fighting, when DR.. Anderson IN
terposed with the view of separating them
He ordered the deceased to leave, us he was
not employed by him, and had no right to be
on his place. Not manifesting an obedlent
spirit, DR.. Anderson laid hands on MN ana
proceeded to enforce the order, resisted by the
deceased. The Doctor then drew, and struck
at him with pistol, not intending to. hre 1t,
but in some way the contents were discharged,
the ball striking the head of the deceased, pro-
ducing instant death. The verdict of the Ju-
nv of inquest was that the deceased came to
his death from an accidental cause. DR.. An
dersOn is an excellent man, and, doubtless,
greatly regrets the sad termination OF the al
fair.
DR.. w. Gill Wylie, of New York, arrived
here on Friday, having been summoned, by
telegraph, to the bedside of his mother, who
was dangerously i'll. Her improved condition
will enable him to leave this afternoon tor his
home in the great metropolis.
Gen. Gary'S BILL looking to the Reputation
of the fraudulent debt of the State, If LETT to
the popular vote of this county, would be
adopted by an overwhelming majority. The
people, for the most part, believe the debt to
be fraud, and are unwilling to pay it. Gary,
in abusing Hampton, is condemned, but III
working for the reputation of the fraudulent
State debt. is sustained. The people are with
him, heart and SOUL in this latter undertake
ing. Gary's measure will, sooner or later, be
an issue before the people, and will then ull-
doubtedly sweep the State Advocates OF
bOnd-holders will about that time retire into
the shades of private life. QUI.
pa One hundred and eight delegates, claim
ing to represent the Trade Uuion in all parts
ofthe country, met in Philadelphia last Thurs
day night to form national political organl,
za:ion They decided to call National
Convention for the middle of January, either
at St. Louis or Chicago.
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup is particular re-
commended for children. 1t cures Coughs.
Colds, Group, Sore Throat and Whooping
Cough. 1t is pleasant to the taste and acts