Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-06-05
correspondence of the YorkviIle Enquirer
LETTER FROM CHESTER.

Correspondence Of the YOrkville Enquirer.
LETTER FROM CHESTER.
CHESTER, S. c., June 8, 1879.
Railroad excursions seem to be the order of
the day, now. The Baptist Sunday school
and large number of ladies and gentlemen,
accompanied by the Chester Silver Cornet
Band, made an excursion over the Cheraw
and Chester Railroad to Cedar Shoal, on
Friday last. The press was we'll represented
on the occasion, there being no less than six
editors and correspondents present, viz:
Messrs. Carter, of the Ledger, and Welsh, Of
the Review, Lancaster ; Buchanan, of the Re-
porter, and Cawson, of the Bulletin, Chester !;
the Chester correspondent of the Rock Hill
Herald, and the humble scribe who represents
the ENQUIRER at this place.
Arriving, about 10 "A. NJ, at the terminus
of the railroad, the party, numbering over
200, went in for pleasure, and INDUCED in
fishing, singing, games, love-making, etc. The
committee of arrangements had thoughtfully
provided barrel of ice-water, which fur:
nished many cooling draughts to the thirsty.
We visited all the sights around the EN-.
bryo town, and were pleased with the many
visible signs of improvement brought about
mainly by the railroad. We visited the quar-.
ry and found that Capt. Denning isprogress-
ing rapidly with the stone work for the
Fishing Creek bridge
President Hardin was with the party, and
took interest in showing them around. While
thus assiduously engaged and crossing the
creek on log, Mr.. Hardin lost his footing
and fell into the creek and got pretty we'll
soaked. "Uncle" John Albright came to his
rescue, extending the right hand Of fellow.
ship. At the same time, Capt. Agurs, our
Mayor, tried the experiment of walking the
log. He, too, slipped, and only saved himself
from drenching by cliDging to a pen Of logs
built in the water as q temporary pillar. But
no one would dare suppose that the barrel of
icewater, though it did smack little Of the
flavor of old corn, was the cause of the mis-
haps.
During our visit to the quarry, party Of
FIVE, who rode on dump car, got consider
able Shaking up" by reason of the car run
ming off the track, though no one was hurt
Quite number of ladies and gentlemen
came over from Lancaster, and the day was
spent very pleasantly by all. ~
Richburg is improving very much. Sew
eral buildings have sprung up since the com.
pletion of the road to that place, and altogeth-
er the village presents indications of thrift
and prosperity.
= Farms along the road looked tolerably
we'll, though they are suffering from want of
rain. While the Rchhurg sectica ;s needing
rain badly, in the southern part of the county
there has been an abundance, and near Beck
hamville crops were so seriously injured by
an excess of rain as to render replanting ne
cessary on some plantations.
Rev. J. c. McMullen was installed pastor
of Concord Church in this county, two weeks
ago, Rev. G. A. Trenholm, of Chester, and
Rev. James H. Saye, of Fishing Creek Church,
officiating at the installation ceremonies.
Mr.. Henry j. Culp, a respected citizen,
died at his residence near Hopewell Baptist
Church, last Friday. He had been in feeble
health for several months previous to bis
death. His age was over 70 years.
During wind storm, on Tuesday last,
Amanda Nicholson, colored, was considerably
injured by the falling Of large tree on her
house.
The fine clover on Mr.. McAlilley's lot,
near the Presbyterian Church, was cut last
week by Mr.. Wm,! Nance, with "Valley
Chief" mower. ..,,o-,
The Globe Comedy Company have returned
to Chester to spend the summer season. The
company consists of three ladies andsix or sew.
en- gentlemen. OnFriday night, they played
"Rose Cottage" with marked success. They
propose visiting Yorkville and adjoining towns
during their stay here.
On Saturday there was an excursion from
Dallas, N. G., to this place. Quite number
availed themselves of the opportunity to visit
Chester, and seemed to enjoy their stay in our
town. Chester is always glad to greet her
North Carolina friends. :,
Mr.. John L. Yongue has recently improved
his residence and property near the chester
and Lenoir depot. 1t now presents hand
some appearance.
The steps have been removed from the
Court House gate, and it is now much more
convenient to enter the precincts OF the tenn
pie of justice.
1t is very refreshing, these hot days, to step
into Rothrocks and indulge "frigid' soda
or lemonade
We have had no rain for near three weeks,
and the gardens in town are suffering in con-
sequence.
At the regular monthly meeting of the
Chester Building and Loan Association, yes
terday, six shares of stock were bought by
the Association at an average price of $95
per share.
sales-day, yesterday, was very dull. Moth
ing was offered, except the notes and accounts
pronounced desperate belonging to the estate
of W. M. Walker, and bought by j. r. Kel-
sey for so cents.
A number of our merchants availed them
selves of the opportunity presented yesterday
to visit Richmond at a reduced rate, by join
ing an excursion from Charlotte to the for
mer city.
We are having some light rains now, which