Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-10-23

ing to the testimony given. The offence
charged, was the entering of the residence Of
Mr.. W. H. Hardin, last summer, and stealing
his gold watch, and sum OF money. Berry
made confession, and shortly afGer the perpe-
tration of the crime, was committed to jail ;
but his confession was ruled by the Judge as
not being evidence against himself, and he was
accordingly acquitted. He left town soon
after his discharge, carrying with him the coat
and hat of fellow prisoner. 1t is said that
he has served terms in our own and the North
criminal docket.
On the civil side, a few judgments were next
entered OH Calendar Six.
Saturday was occupied with the case of
John K. Coleman VS.. the town OF Chester.
The plaintiff claimed $500 damages for II feet
of ground on Main street, taken to widen
and improve the street. After argument by
counsel, nonsuit was entered, his Honor
ruling that the town is not liable, under the
charter, for suit. A suit of similar charac-
ter-A. H. Davega VS.. the town of Chester,
for removing earth on Gadsden street, beyond
the depot, for the purpose of improving other
portions of the same streets to be heard to-
day. The damage claimed in this case is
$1,000.
The following visiting lawyers are in attend
ance upon the Court: Hon. I. D. Witherspoon,
COL w. B. Wilson, Maj j. F. Hart, York
vile; w. B. Wilson, Jun, Esq, Rock Hill ;
r. E. Allison, M. j. Hough, l. B. Jones and
Ernest Moore, Esqrs., Lancaster
The street hands are busily at work in differ
ent parts of the town. Among the improve
ments, they have made substantial crossing
on the corner of Centre and Church streets
Mr.. w. H. Nance has received from Phila-
delphia handsome omnibus, to be used in
conveying passengers to and from the railroad.
Deputy Sheriff We Walker took the fol-
lowing convicts to the penitentiary last week
Harvey Brunson, Taylor Mccoy and Lewis
Barber-all colored.
Bishop ]. w. Hood, colored, of the A. NJ. E.
Church, preached in the church of the colored
people here last Sunday. His sermon was
| from St. John, xiii :: II, and was fine dis
course. Many white persons attended, and
were much pleased with the services. The
singing was excellent. The church has a
well trained choir, under the leadership OF
Rev. E. Hinton.
The county commissioners met on Saturday
last, and among other business transacted,
signed pay warrant of 1916 for the bridge
recently completed across Fishing Creek at
Williford's Mills, provided for number OF
outside paupers, and for the payment of fees
to certain constables.
After next Sunday, the G. G. and A. Rail
road will issue tickets to persons desiring to
visit the Chester Fair, at cents per mile each
| way.
Gov. Simpson passed through here on Thurs
day, en- route to- Philadelphia, to attend the
meeting of Governors of the thirteen original
States in regard to taking steps for the GEN.
tennial celebration OF the surrender OF Corn
wallis at Yorktown.
Hon. B. H. Massey, member Of the Legisla-
ture from York, was in town last Thursday.
Our cotton market is strong, and prices
good. Sales for last week, about ], 900 bales.
Middling brought 10 cents.
Chester Baptist Association convened at
Hopewell Church, IA miles east of this place,
on Thursday, the 18th instant. Fourteen
| churches were represented and large assem-
blage of persons were in attendance. A most
harmonious session was held. The Baptist
cause is in a very flourishing condition in this
county. The opening sermon was preached
by Rev. J. D. Mahon. On Sunday forenoon,
Rev. R. w. Sanders preached the missionary
sermon to large congregation, and in the az
ternoon, Rev. DR.. Hartwell, who has been
missionary for twenty years to China, gave a
very interesting account of his labors in that
country. Dr. Hartwell leaves next week for
California, to enter upon missionary work
among the Chinese in that State. The mem
bers speak in glowing terms of the people OF
East Chester, on account of the hospitable
manner in which they were entertained. The
Association adjourned to meet at Beaver
Creek Church, twelve miles southeast of Ches-
ter, on Thursday before the first Sunday in
October, $780, Rev. L. G. Hinton was ap,,
pointed to preach the opening sermon, and
Rev. ]. H. Edwards, of Rock Hill, the mis-
SOnary sermon.
Mr.. w. r. Sims, the, champion turkey-slay:
er, of Chester county, says he killed four wild
turkeys last week, besides attending Court as
juror.
The York and Chester battaliOns, Eighth
brigade, will be reviewed and inspected at this
place, by Gen. A. Coward, on the 10Th instant.
Governor Simpson and Senator Hampton are
expected to be present on the occasion.