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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-26

WE OFFER
To those visiting our Sore, and do not fail
to Give lis a Call when IN the City. We
will give you more for your MONEY
than any other House in Dakota,
GEO. r. FREEMAN s. co.
Feb. 10, l610. ELK POINT, y. :.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-04-24
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.

The rice crop in Barnwell county, was
slightly injured by the recent cold snap.
Columbia is boasting over a fourteen
pound trout recently captured in the river
near that city.
The citizens of Charleston have contrib.
uted more than twelve hundred dollars in
cash for the relief of the Walterboro sufferers
Ten thousand dollars of the bonds of the
Cheraw and Chester Railroad, have recently
been sold in Chester, at 80 cents on the dollar.
During the past two years the town coun'
Gil of Pickens have not had disorderly per,
son to deal with, nor have the citizens been
required to pay cent Of town tax.
The Abbeville Medium says large num-
Der of men in that county who "swore off,
from using guano the present season, are haul
ing away the stuff from the railroad depot
every day.
Henry L. Habenicht, well.known liquor
dealer of Columbia, while laboring under a
temporary alteration of mind, committed
suicide on Monday afternoon, by shooting
himself through the heart whilelying in bed.
The county commissioners Of Chester
county, recently retired five thousand dollars
of the bonds of that county, issued in aid Of
the Chester and Lenoir Railroad, at 793.
Last year the same amount of bonds was re.
tired at 72.
The Spartan learns from various parts Of
Spartanburg county that the farmers are
quite forward with their work. Cotton plant.
ing has been commenced in earnest. Peach.
es have been killed in low and exposed
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-04-24

the articles, bought 25 barrels of grist, 4
boxes of bacon, cask of beans, Is barrels
Of -four, 4 barrels Of sugar, bags Of coffee
and several sacks Of salt, the whole costing
about $6O8. These goods were at once for
warded to Walterboro, where they will be
placed in the hands of competent relief
committee for distribution. A meeting of
City Council was called yesterday to consider
the matter, but only eight, aldermen were
present. and no meeting was held. The ac-
ton of the Mayor will doubtless be confirmed
by the Council at the next regular meeting of
that body which takes place on Tuesday next.
Besides the citys contribution, 1855 were
collected from the citizens by Messrs Steele
and Capers, and $500 were sent on by ex-
press.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-04-24

CLOVER, s. c., April Il, 1879.
As rule, this season of the year is leis.
ure time for merchants and traders generally.
During the dull season last year, the amuse'
ment for the "boys" of Clover was the quiet
but absorbing game of draughts. This sea-
son, feeling the necessity for more active ex-
ercise, they have erected a ball alley. and
now the "bawl" denoting highly contested
game, is heard at all hours of the day. 1t is
good exercise, and in itself considered, q
harmless amusement, as long as those en-
gagged in the play do not become angrily ex-
cited over disputed points of the game.
The only recent improvements in our little
town, are a wood.shop by Moore q Co.; q
ware house by Jackson & Barron, and a new
coating of paint on the residence of Zimri
Carroll. Mr.. w. B. Smith is making prep.
arations for improving and beautifying his
residence.
DR.. A. P. Campbell, clerk Of the board Of
trustees for this township, informs me that all
past due school claims Of this township have
been paid up to the beginning of this year.
Consequently, Kings Mountain township is
now out of debt, so far as concerns school
claims, fact on which her citizens have cause
for congratulation.
Mr.. F. M. Stewards house, about one mile
east of this place, was entered few nights
ago, while the family we're away from home,
by parties as yet unknown. They destroyed
and carried off nearly everything in the house,
including large, new feather bed.
Miss Fannie D. Mccall, one of Clover's
most lovely young ladies, left US few days
ago, to spend few weeks in your town.
The subject of building church at this
place is now being discussed. We earnestly
hope that the worthy object may be early &C.
complished.
The number of bales of cotton bought and
sold at this place during the past season is
about the same as for the corresponding pc
riod last year; and the amount of fertilizers
received and distributed in this section, for
this years planting, is about equal to the
quantity used last year. Vox.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-04-24
HAMPTON IN WASHINGTON.

The Washington correspondent Of the
NesOs and Courier, writing under date Of the
18th, gives the following sketch of the arrival
of Senator Hampton in Washington:
The arriyal,of Senator Hampton. of South
Carolina, yesterday, was the occasion of all
manner of expressions Of kindness and good
will towards him, for he has thousands of
friends and admirers in Washington. The
sweleame accorded him ia not only that shoRn
an illustrious statesman or renowned soldier,
but sachnasi Is deserved by man who adds
which makes him utterly forget selfin bis all.
absorbing desire to do good for bis country
and his fellow men. As heard we'll
known FVirginian put it to-day isWade
Hampton had rather the people would be-
Eeve, as they do, that be tries to do his whole
duty faithfully than to be regarded as the
greatest of living men," Your correspondent
felt glad that he had at last come, because
the South wants practical statesmen in Con-
gress who will make the most Of things as they
are and not as they ought to be, according
to some Bourbonic theory of the past When
he was sworn in, the vast crowd in the gallery
watched the proceeding with an interest more
intense than has been yet exhibited when the
oath was administered to any other senator.
He vas somewhat pale, and showed that he
had suffered great deal during his attic
ton, and every man and woman in the
Senate Chamber looked ready to pray that
he might be made strong again for the good
of the people, not only Of South Carolina, but
of the whole land ~ 81
The South Carolina delegation met Gov.
ernor Hampton at the depot and escorted
him to his quarters on Capitol Hill. near the
Senate Chamber. He subsequently, went Il,
the Senate, and was sworn in. The South
Carolina members already seem strengthened
| by his presence, for during all his illness they
seemed more concerned about his recovery
than if he had been allied to them by the
strongest ties Of blood. They believe, as do,
that change of climate and scene will bene-
ct him, if he is not tempted into working be-
yond his strength.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-04-24
COUNTY TAXES.

County Treasurer Robertson gives notice,
this week, that he will commence the collec'
tion of the May installment of State and
county taxes, commencing at Clay Hill, on the
1st Of the month. The total levy for all pur-
poses is 81 mills.
The Treasurer also publishes an important
notice to the holders Of old school claims.
From one-third Of the collections of poll-tax
for the years 1s77-7s, these old claims viii be
paid pro rata. These claims, however, must
in all cases be presented to the Treasurer in
person, and it is suggested by the Treasurer
that they be presented to him, as far as 1t is
practicable to do so, at the appointments In
the county most convenient to the holders
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-04-24
PRIZE DRILL

On Friday evening last, the calisthenic
class, taught by Miss Wade, contested for pri-
zes to be award respectively to the four mem
bers who should be adjudged as being most
proficient in the execution Of the different
movements taught in the first months course.
Messrs. j. F. Wallace, ]. A. Mclean, G. +.
Spencer, A. s. Withers. H. F. Adickes, Jun,
and Misses Fannie Miller and Jennie Coward,
were selected as judges. About sixty men,
bers of the class contested for the prizes, which
were awarded as follows:
First prize-a white plume, awarded to Miss
Minnie Lowry.
Second prize-toilet set, awarded to Miss
Ida McElWee. a s.2
Third prize-pair Of vases, awarded to Miss
Robbie Glenn.
Fourth prize-pair of vases, awarded to Miss
Mamie Currell.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-04-24
GRAND LODGE /. o. G. T.

The Grand Lodge Of the Independent Order
of Good Templars is in session at Columbia
this week. Eureka Lodge, Of this place, is
represented by Miss Hannah E. Grist. In ad-
dition to the regularly elected delegate, anoth-
er member also goes from Eureka Lodge
Rev. Thomas E. Gilbert, Grand Worthy Coun-
sallOr ...s.G. .ll...,i H.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-04-24
MISSIONARY MEETING.

The Sunday School Missionary Society of
the Methodist Church, will hold it's regular
monthly meeting, in the church, on the COM
ing Sunday afternoon at O'Clock. The COM
mittee of arrangements have provided for an
address to be delivered by Mr.. F. A. Gilbert.
The meeting spublic, and cordial invitation
is extended to the community to be present.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-04-24
PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS.

In the Senate on the 14th, the Secretary,
before reading the journal, read a note from
Vice President Wheeler, stating that he had
received telegram advising him of the dam
gerous illness offs sister, and summoning him
home, and that it would be necessary for the
Senate to elect President pro tsn. The
Secretary asked, what was the pleasure OF the
Senatel Mr.. Davis, of West Virginia, said
that as there was a comparatively small mum:
Der in attendance, he hoped there would be
delay of proceedingsin in order to Gamble the
absentees to arrive. At the suggestion OF Mr..
Wallace, the Senate took an informal recess.
It was discovered at the time the note was
read that there were larger number of Be
publicans than Democratic members present.
A messenger was dispatched for Mr.. Thur
man, whom the Democrats intended to elect
President pro tem. At 1920, however, that
gentleman entered the chamber, he having
been on his way to the capitol while the mes-
senger was in search of him. The Senate
having resumed its session, Mr.. Bayard, offer
cred the following resolution
Resolved, That Ia the absence Of the Vice
President, Hon. A. G. Thurman be, and he
is hereby chosen President Of the Senate pro
tsmpore. 5y
Mr.. Anthony moved to strike out the name
of Mr. Thurman and insert that of Hon.
Thos. W. Ferry. This amendment was disa-
greed to yeas 1S, nays %, and the resolution
was then passed. Mr.. Thurman was conduct
ed to the chair by Mr.. Ferry, the former re-
marking to the latter on bis way thither,
"Turn about is fair play" MI. Thurman, on
taking the chair, said: Senators, it is only
necessary for me to say as few words as pos
sible. ! sincerely thank you for this mark
of your confidence" The army bill was call.
ed up. Mr.. Logan addressed the Senate de-
nouncing the proposed legislation as bad in
itself, and as being attempted by unparlia-
nentary practices. He defended the use of
the veto power, quoting President Pierce's
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-04-24
TAME ITALIANS

Quite a crowd Of large boys and urchins OF
smaller stature, gathered on the streets last
Saturday evening to witness the antics OF two
tame or pet Italians on exhibition by large
brown bear-a genuine and intelligent speci-
men of the genus Ursus arctos. These usually
intractable creatures displayed, in wonder
full degree, the power Of superior intellect over
animal instinct At the word Of command
they performed many curious feats. They
walked upright, like sure enough biped.
They turned somersets equal to Harlequin,
and to the air of Norwegian tune, hummed
in tolerably broken English by his bearship,
waltzed with surprising grace and precision.
For twenty-five cent fee the bear agreed to
make one of his pets climb tree; but after
the money was paid, with clever artlessness
that would have been creditable to default
ing bank officer, he declined to comply with
his part of the contract, and on being remon-
strated with, commenced to parley in regular
bear parlance. This produced sensation,
and for a while trouble seemed to be bruin,
but the prompt appearance Of the police re-
stored order, and the exhibitor wended his
way through town, followed by an admiring
crowd.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-04-24
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
NEw.ADVERTIsEMENTs.

NEW'AUH Nn HCn~EN !"
W. Holmes Hardin, President -Stockholders'
Meeting. ---..-.-.-
F. Constant-Watch Repairing.
T, G, Robertson. Treasurer-Tax Notice-School
Il Claims. - i .ttt Iff!'ttt
Hunter & Oates-shoes, Clothing, Dress Goods.
Clark Brothers-At the Lowest Prices--GOod
Flour-Bacon, Hams snd Lard-We Want
= to Sell-Sundries-Not
J. M. Adams-All-Right Cook-Hot Blast.
John c. sKuykendal-Y York Drug Store Para
graphs.
T. NJ. Dobson-Listen to the Cash House.
Mrs. Fannie L. Dobson-More New Goods.
Latimer q Hemphill- Saddles, Stoves, &c.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-04-24
HONORARY MEMBERS,

At the last regular meeting Of the Jenkins
Rifles, Messrs. I. D. Witherspoon, W. H. Nc
Corkle and A. w. Ingold were elected honor
ary members of the company.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-04-24
THE CAROLINA FARMER.

We cannot render our agricultural readers
a better service than by calling to their atten-
tion the merits of the Carolina Farmer, pub
lished by VIM. II. Bernard, Of Wilmington,
N. C. The Carolina Farmer is a monthly
magazine, devoted exclusively to agricultural
interests, and it's pages are replete with mat
ter imparting practical knowledge on every
subject connected with the farm. Price $1.50
per annum, or 81 for six months
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-04-24

Major General in the Federal army. 1t vas
he who gave the famous order, now passed
into a saying: eff any man takes that flag
down, shoot him on the spot !"''''''1he Raj
eigh IN. Co. Observer has made al assign
ment. The paper will be continued for thirty
days, and if not sold during that time pri-
vately, is to be advertised twenty days and
sold at public auction.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-04-24
LEE LIGHT INFANTRY EXCURSION.

LEE LIGHT INFANTRY EXCURSION.
The Lee-Light Infantry, Capt. Marshall, OF
Chester, will give an excursion on the Chester
and Lenoir Railroad, on Thursday the LIST OF
next month. They will be Joined here by the
jenkins Rifles, who will 60 as an organization,
and also, by a number of citizens, who will
avail themselves Of the opportunity thus af-
forded for days recreation.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-04-24
PAINFUL ACCIDENT.

We regret to learn that one day last week,
Mr.. J. C. H. Duff, of Clay Hill, while making
some repairs to the saw Of his saw mill, met
with painful accident. Although the ma,
chinery of the mill was standing, and the wa.
ter shut off from the driving wheel, yet an &C
cumulation in one of the buckets Of the wheel,
gave it revolving motion, moving the saw,
which struck Mr.. Duff on the leg above the
knee, lacerating the flesh, and inficting an
ugly, though we trust not serious wound.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-04-24
SUPREME COURT DECISION.

J. II. Cunning Us. W. E. Erwin and others.
This case was an action against the admins
traitors of George Steele, who was executor OF
E. H. Cunning, for an accounting. 1t was
instituted in the Probate Court for York
county, July 21st, 1871, the petitioner claim
ing some $4,000. The Probate Judge, }. A.
Mclean, gave him decree for about $l,25O
and COSTS From that decree both parties ap-
pealed, and Judge Hudson, on April 13, 1873,
overruled 80 much thereof as allowed an in
vestment of $1,000 in Confederate States
bonds, which, with interest, amounted to
some 50, 700 in addition to the 81, $50. From
Judge Hudson's decree the defendants appeal
ed On the 18th instant the Supreme Court
filed their opinion setting aside the decree OF
Judge Hudson, and affirming the decree OF
the Probate Judge. Messrs Patterson q Gas
ton for petitioner, and Messrs. Hart & Hart
for defendants.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-04-24

years of age, and widower. He had never
been in political life, but few men in the coun-
try had more extensive acquaintance. He
inherited great wealth, but the war ruined
him.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-04-24
TRANsFERs OF REAL ESTATE.

TRANSFERS OF KEAL ESTAIEs ~
The following transfers of real estate have
been recorded in the office Of the County Audi
tor since our last report:
VIM. Smith to J. NJ. Ivy. Tract of 100
acres in Catawba township. Consideration
81, ,019H. 20.
j. M. Ivy and others to Town Council OF
Book Hill. Lot in Rock Hill. Consideration
$500.
J. G.. Dover to Fannie Mullinax Tract OF
1sO acres in Kings Mountain township. Con-
sideration $500.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-04-24

AGENTS FOR THE ENQUIRER.
The following named persons are authorized
to receive the names Of subscribers to the EN-
QU1RER and give receipts on payment of sub
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-04-24
MERE.MENTION.

At Stamford, Delaware county, New York,
on Saturday last, snow to the depth of twenty
inches covered the ground and it was still
falling. .'''''''''The Pennsylvania House of
Representatives has created committee from
its members, to visit the Pacific coast to well
come ex- x-President Grant when he returns to
the United States. '''''''''The negroes Of Bal
timore, on Tuesday of last week, celebrated
the anniversary of the adoption of the Fif:
teenth amendment. There was a procession
of Masons, Odd Fellows and other civic 50.
cieties. '.'''''''.The United States Supreme
Court will be seven hundred and fifty cases,
or two years behind, when it adjourns May
12.'''''''"In consequence of the hard times
in Germany, it is reported that in all parts Of
the country, large parties are forming for re.
moval to the United States. ''''''Edward S.
Stokes, the slayer of Jim Fisk, has taken up
his abode in San Francisco.
A Missouri Judge has decided that an in
solvent father cannot insure his life for the
benefit of his children. '''''''"The sixth an
nual session of the Supreme Lodge, knights
of Honor, will be held in Knights Of Honor
Hall, No. 730 Washington street, Boston,
Mass, commencing Tuesday, May 18th, next,
at two o'clock, p. m. '''''''''A bill has been
ordered to a third reading in the New York
legislature, which proposes to tax the sales
Of cotton in that State. The bill requires
the tax to be deducted from the value Of cot
ton bales. ''....."Gen. John A. Dix, Of New
York, died on Sunday. He had for many
years been prominent in New York politics ;
uas tmina Gouernor of the State and WAS
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-04-24
CLOVER LEAVES.
CLOVER, s. c., April 81, i

CORRESPONDENCE of the Yorkville Enc:::er.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1879-07-30
PRICE S CENTS.
I $500 PER ANNUM.

most successful planter in Georgia"
Now, he states that the principal
points in Mr.. Dicksons system is
hrst, deep and thorough prepara-
tlon OF the soil second, the liberal
use of manures; third, level and
shallow cultivation; fourth, rotation
OF crops; fifth, economy of labor:
and further says: Plow as deep as
you can, or say from eight to ten
inches, and sub-soil every fourth year.
accumulating all the vegetable mat.
ter you can on the surface to be
turned in. Land thus prepared ad-
mlts the air, holds moisture, and al
lows the roots of plants. to penetrate
deeply and thus insure themselves
against drought. Professor Geo. HI.
Cook, of the New Jersey State Agri-
cultural Society, says of Mr.. Camp
bell, OF Buscot Park, England, that
he cultivated beet field of LOO
acres, working up the land to the
depth OF three feet, and he got crop
that would astonish sIow-going far
mer. This may be called running it
in the ground, but if well and prop
erly tertilized it is far preferable to
the surface scratchers mostly used,
instead OF plows, in Florida. Now,
1t may be said that deep cultivation
will not do here if it does elsewhere.
How do you know? Have you tried
it :? Now if one has poor piney-
woods land, like my own, and has but
little manure, lei him get a plow, yes,
a plow ! one that will turn furrow
eight. inches. wide and four--inches-.
with the first across your field and
let the sub-soil plow follow in the
same turrow this will stir the soil
as deep as you may wish, leaving the
same soil on top as you have with the
surface scratchers now in use, while
your soil has been stirred to the
depth of twelve or eighteen inches.
If commercial or concentrated ma
nures are used, they should now be
applied, then the land thoroughly
narrowed. Supposing we now plant
one acre of land thus prepared, with
sweet potatoes. When the vines
commence running mulch the land
heavily with pine-straw and marsh
grass, (the latter first run through a
hay-cutter and cut almost one half an
inch in lengthy, this will prevent the
vines taking root between the rows.
Keep the ground moist, and when
the crop has been harvested, turn it
IN, blowing an inch or so deeper than
at first, and you will find the addi-
tional labor will pay, in much larger
crop, and in the increased fertility of
the soil. This should be followed by
corn, which is surface plant; then
a root crop vice versa, using liberal
supply of fertilizers each time. Plant
less land, take time to give that you
plant deep and thorough cultiva-
ton, use plenty of manure or COM
mercial fertilizers, and you will find
your crop increasing and in no dan
der of drought. A.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1879-07-30
Farming in FIOrida-NO. Nv.
Editors of The Florida Agriculturist.
DELUNA, FLA, July "a.

Editors OF The ElOrlua A9f1culturlSt
DELUNA, FLA, July "a.
Horace Greeley once asked friend
who had been reading his book,
What I Knoao about Farming,
what he thought of it. He replied:
eff you had written what you do not
know you would have written larg-
er book" The more the intelligent
and enterprising farmer reads the
more he will see the necessity of
reading to keep up with the times.
He should take every agricultural
paper he can possibly afford, and in
addition get such books as he can on
fruits, farm crops, manures, ETC., and
he will find he is greatly benefited.
I know there is many an old fogy
who will say am in favor of "book-
farming" but the time has come when
the farmer who does not read and
study the nature of the soil, crops,
ETC., so as to know the kinds of ma
nures to apply to each one and the
time and method of applying, will
be left far behind his neighbor who
does.
Now I am confident that one of
the great reasons for the failure of
our crops is, that we do not cultivate
the soil deep enough. Do not say if
| follow such advice I shall be ruined.
The Renal CaroIinian, Vol. /, No. 1,
in speaking of David Dickson, says
"He is undoubtedly the best and