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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-08-26
SUDDEN DEATHS.

Our community was shocked early Friday
morning bv the announcement Of the death Of
Mrs. Jane E. McElwee, wife Of Mr.. S. Ander-
son McElwee, which occurred at 3 O'Clock
that morning. Mrs. McElwee had been slight
ly indisposed for day or two with symptoms
of bilious collie, but was in no alarm at her
condition, and on Thursday morning she felt
so much improved that she insisted upon her
husband and others Of the family attending
the reunion ceremonies of the Survivors AS
sociations. Mr.. McElwee reluctantly left her
bedside that day, but returned to his house in
the afternoon to find her growing worse. She
continued sinking, despite the most unremit-
ting attention and the best medical skill, and
expired at the above hour. Mrs. McElwee was
in the 36th year Of her age, and daughter Of
the late DR.. F. NJ. Ross. She was member
of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian
Church, and greatly beloved by large circle
of friends for her sweet, amiable disposition
and Christian character. The funeral servi-
ces were held at the residence on Saturday
morning, and were conducted by Rev. Robert
Latham: A Large nnnmber of persons were
present, and the services were impressive.
We regret to learn that Mr.. John Hope,
agedabout 26y years, son of Dr. Hope, of Rock
Hill, died suddenly about O'Clock last Sunday
night, from the effects of an overdose of NOR
phine.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-08-26
HOMlCIDR.

On Thursday night last, between the hours
of and 10 O'Clock, a negro named Sam CraW-
ford, returning from Yorkville, entered the
house of Sam Tate, colored, on the premises of
J. C. Miller, seven miles east of Yorkville,
and with open knife in hand commenced car
rying out previously made threat to kill
Tate and some of his family. Tate's wife and
sister received two wounds each, after which
they succeeded in getting out Of the way. DR..
J. j. Miller was Immediately summoned and
after giving the wounded persons necessary
attention, started for home. He had not long
left the house, however, before his attention
was arrested by loud screaming at Tate's
house, and on Immediately returning he found
Sam Tate weltering in his own blood, the
victim of Sam Crawfords knife. An inquest
was held by Trial Justice Gillespie, and wsr-
rant was issued for the apprehension Of Craw-
ford, who fled after the commission OF the
deed, but on Monday afternoon came to York
vile and voluntarily surrendered himself to
the Sheriff. He came to York from Union
county last winter. His victim was raised in
the neighborhood where the homicide occur
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-08-26
SOrTH CAROLINA NEWS.

- The receipts of cotton at Greenville, du'
ring the past year, aggregate 10000 bales.
-Edge6eld is organizing union to prevent
hthe buying or selling of cotton in the seed.
y Orders have been given for putting the
fAir grounds at Columbia in order and the
york will begin the first Of next month.
y The Catawba Rifles of Rock Hill, deci'
ded, at their last meeting, to attend the Kings
Mountain Centennial celebration.
Ex.Judge J. p Reed, died at his resi-
dence in Anderson, on Thursday night last,
after long and painful illness.
Upland rice is paying crop in Anderson
county. Major T. B. Lee has about eighteen
acres in this grain, from which he expects to
gather at least fifteen hundred bushels. Last
year he made eleven hundred bushels on II
acres
- The Columbia Yeoman says lady of that
city has four domesticated frogs which she
keeps in cage and feeds on meat and bread
crumbs. They are growing finely, and seem
grateful for the kind treatment and attention
they receive. They call for their meals at
regular hours by signs which their keeper
cannot mistake.
- The board of visitors of the South Caro-
lima Military Academy, met in Columbia, on
Wednesday evening of last week, and under
the authority of the concurrent resolution OF
the General Assembly of the 22d of Decem'
Der, 1879, agreed to appoint an agent for the
due presentation and collection of the demands
for rent of the Academy buildings, and for
damage by fire thereto during the use thereof
by the United States troops. 1t is understood
that the government will probably recognize
and pay a claim of this character.
A. C. Spain, w. L. T. Prince and K. e.
Watts, attorneys for Col. Cash, publish the
following card in the Greenville Nsws
"Please give publicity to the following state
ment, to wit: That, if Col. Cash makes no re-
ply to charges and insinuations against him,
and accepts no proposition to appear in public
again in any matter having reference to the
transaction at DuBose's Bridge, on the 9th of
July last, or as to anything prior to, or subse-
quent to that day, leading to or growing out
of that event, it will only be because we, as
his counsel, have insisted on his absolute 81
lence until the two cases pending against him
are put on trial in open court"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-08-26

warding, the managers shallselect and appoint
some discreet and otherwise suitable person to
act as messenger, who shall, before he enters
upon the duties thereof, repeat in the presence
of the managers, the following declaration, 81
do solemnly pledge my sacred honor that
will faithfully perform all the duties incident
to my position as messenger OF the primary
election to the best of my ability"
13. Whoever shall have received the greatest
number of all votes cast for the office for which
he is candidate, shall be declared to be the
Democratic nominee for such office. But II
it shall be found that the two or more candi-
dates receiving the highest number of votes
have received an equal number, then there
shall be a second Primary election, to be held
on a day named by the Executive Committee,
at which election only the two or more candi-
dates so receiving al equal number OF votes
shall be voted for. This second Primary elec-
tion shall be held and the returns made under
the same regulations as in the first election.
The person receiving the highest number of
votes shall be the nominee Of such office.
IA. 1t shall be the duty of the County Exec.
utive Committee to hear and determine all
protested and contested Primary election
cases and notice of protest or contest must
he filed with the Chairman before the election
is declared, and the grounds of protest or con-
IcSI, Ill CttSeo w Dc COuIcSIcu, uiuoO
the same day to the Committee, which must
then be in session to hear and determine all
such cases.
Is. No person shall be eligible to election
at the primary election, who shall not pledge
himself beforehand, in writing, to the Execu-
tive Committee, to abide by and support the
result of the election and that the names OF
all who so pledge themselves shall be publicly
announced by the chairman of the Executive
Committee at least one week previous to the
election.
16. That all voters for the members Of the
Legislature and County Commissioners shall
be required to vote for the fnll -atimber of per-
SONS to be elected the penalty of throw
ing ont 50 SO rnr,1ch of the incomplete ticket as
fre1ates to those offices.
II. That only the names Of those who have
been declared by tlB Executive Committee to
be candidates, shall be voted for in the primary
election.
Mr.. Ivy offered the following resolution,
which was adopted
Resoled, That the question of admitting
representation from new Clubs shall be left to
the discretion of the Executive Committee.
1t was then moved to resume ballOting fol-
delegates to the Judicial Convention. The
motion prevailed, and the chair ordered the
balloting toproceed.
,Messrs. Chambers and Hope desired their
names withdrawn from the list Of nominees
for delegates, and the name of G.. E. Spencer
was also withdrawn.
Balloting then proceeded as follows
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-08-26
THE FIRST BALE.

The first bale of cotton sold in this market
the present season, was brought in by Mir.
w. A. j. Robinson, Of Blairsville, last Tues
day. It weighed 46O pounds, classed as mid
ding, and was bought by Capt. ]. r. Gard
ner for j. NJ. Ivy & Co., at 124. Mr.. Robin
son brought in the first bale last season, on
the 1st Of September. The second bale was
brought in late Tuesday afternoon, by Mr.. ]. B.
Thomasson, and was also bought by 'Gaptain
Gardner.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-08-26
CHURCHES NEXT SUNDAY.

Services will be held in the churches next
Sunday as follows:
Associate Reformed Presbyterian-Rev. r.
Latham, Pastor. Services at loa A. M. Sab
bath School at 81 A. M.
Presbyterian-R 7. r. English, Pastor.
Services at the usual hours, morning and
evening.
Episcopal Church OF the Good Shepherd
Rev. R. P. johnson, Rector. Services at 1Ot
A. NJ, and 8 P. M Services also every Wed
nesday night.
Methodist Episcopal-Rev Thos. Gilbert,
Pastor. The services Of the third quarterly
Conference will be commenced with preaching
on Friday night at O'Clock. Regular services
Sunday morning and night.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-08-26
A GREAT IMPROVEMENT.

Mr. r. NJ Dobson has added considerably
to the appearance OF his residence, to say
nothing Of the convenience it will prove to
pedestrians, by tearing down the portico which
has so long stood in front of his dwelling on
Main street, and extending overhaul the width
of the pavement. This obstruction, several
years ago the cause of vexatious litigation, has
at last been removed, and now Main street
presents on either side at least half mile Of
unObstructed side walk.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-08-26

mer intends to supply the markets of St.
Louis, Cincinnati and Chicago with mon.
strous green "goslin" frogs, we'll fatted, and
he has planted an acre and a quarter of
ponds and swamp, which otherwise would
have served no higher purpose than that of a
cranberry bog, with crop that literally
jumps up to grow. The first gleanings of
his harvest were served in the Chicago restau-
rants last week for the benefit of the Knig ghts
Templar, all of whom, as is we'll known, carry
frog stickers.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-08-26
CHURCH REVEALS.

Rev. Mr.. Gilbert, of Yorkville, assisted by
Rev. A. Ervine, of York circuit, closed an in
teresting revival at Philadelphia Church last
Sunday, which had been in progress for
week previous, resulting in the accession Of
Is persons to the church.
We also learn that there has been recent
extensive revival Of religion at Flint Hill Bap-
tist Church, in Fort Mill township, resulting
in the addition Of 80 converts to that church.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-08-26
le fifth ballot!&hich failed to secure

After the fifth ball0e, Which failed to secure
an election,
| Mr.. Chambers moved that the constitution
al rule requiring two-thirds vote be suspend
ed, and that the five nominees receiving the
highest number of votes on the last ballot, be
nominated by acclamation. The motion car
ried,
And the names of S. A. McElwee, j. w.
Marshall, Col. Andrew Jackson, 0. j. Gwin
and DR.. J. w. White having been declared as
those receiving the largest vote, they were, by
acclamaton, nominated as delegates to the
Judicial Convention.
1t was then moved and adopted that those
next receiving the highest votes be declared
alternates as follows:
S. T. Blankenship alternate for Mr.. McEl-
wee. ]. G. Chambers alternate for MIR. Mar
shall. Dr. w. G. Campbell alternate for Col.
Andrew Jackson. DR.. E. L. Glenn alternate
for O. J. Gwin. DR.. S. A. Kell alternate for
DR.. J. w. White.
Mr.. Chambers offered the following, which
was adopted:
Resolred, That it is the sense of this Con-
yention that all persons desiring the appoln-
tive office in this county of County Treasurer
and County Auditor, at the hands OF the Gov
ernor of the State, do submit their names to
the people at the general primary election,
subject to the same rules and regulations as
are prescribed for the other candidates before
the primary election, and that our delegation in
the State Legislature do present the same to
the Governor as the recommendation OF the
people.
Mr.. Stewart offered the following, which
was unanimously adopted by rising vote,
Mr.. Ivy in the chair
Resolred, That the thanks of this Conven-
tion are due and hereby extended to l. u;
Witherspoon, ESQ.,, for the prompt, impartial
and efficient manner in which he has discharg-
ed the duties of presiding officer.
The Convention then adjourned.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-08-26
OUR CLUBBING RATES..

To clubs Of two or more names, entered on
our books and paid for at the same time, the
ENQUIRER will be furnished one year for 50
to each subscriber. Single subscriptions, $3.50
per annum in advance. All persons who sub
scribe for one year, between this date and the
first of October next, will be entitled to a
chance in our prize drawing.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-08-26
YORK BAPTIST ASSOCIATION.

We are requested by Elder B G. Covington
to give notice that the York Baptist Associa-
tion will be held with Sugar Creek Church,
York county, two miles west of Pmeville, on
the C. G. & A. Railroad, and will convene on
the 14th Of October, instead of the 3Oth Sep
tember, as published in the minutes Of the
last Association. This change is made on ac-
count Of the Centennial celebration at Kings
Mountain on the 7th of October.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-08-26
STATE POLITICAL NEWS.

- The primary plan of making the Demo.
cratic nominations has been adopted in Ian.
caster county by vote of 65S to POS.
- 1t is rumored that the Marion Radicals
will make contest for the different Offices
in that county at the coming election, and
that they will bring number of prominent
men forward as candidates.
The political campaign in Anderson
county, commenced with meeting held at the
Court House, on Thursday last. Speeches
we're made by the local candidates. About
FIVE hundred people were present, including a
considerable number of the irrepressible red
shirts.
- The Radicals of Orsngeburg held rati.
6cation meeting at the county.seat on Satur-
day last About seven hundred negroes were
present. The meeting was addressed by Rev.
A. Webster, and Geo. Bolivar, white, and D.
A. Straker, colored. There was no disorder,
but the speeches were received with wild ap.
plause, showing that the party in that coun-
ty is ready to make strong fight.
- A Radical meeting was held at Cheraw
on Friday last, which was attended by four
or FIVE hundred negroes. Ex.Congressman
Rainey addressed the crowd, appealing to
the worst passions of those present, and urged
them to sacrifice their lives, if necessary, to
ensure party success. He warned the De.
mocracy that his forces are organized and
that he is ready to make the contest literally
a war to the knife.
- A Republican meeting was held in
Greenville on Tuesday night of last week,
to elect delegates to county convention.
About FIVE hundred persons were present, and
number of most incendiary speeches were
made. John M. Green, colored Democrat.
went over to the party. David R. Speer, who
will be candidate for AdjutaDt and In,
spector-G General on the Radical ticket, said
that right of citizenship was about to be i'll.
vaded by a party who had no scruplrs in
carrying out their diabolcal designs. Every
Republican in the State was going to do his
whole duty, and give to James A. Garfield q
triumphant and overwhelming majority.
R. B. Elliott has issued call for State
Convention of the Union Republican party
Of South Carolina, to meet in Columbia on
Tuesday, September 2, at ~ o'clock. The
convention will be composed of one hundred
and twenty-four delegates, apportioned among
the several counties in accordance with the
ratio of representation in the House Of Rep
resentatives of this State. County conven.
tions will be held in ever county of the State
to elect delegates to the convention in Colum'
bia, at such time as the county chairman
may select. The county conventions will
also elect delegates to the various Congress.
sional and judicial conventions, which will
be held at such times and places as may be
designated by the chairmen of such districts,
to be selected by the State Convention.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-08-26
EDITORIAL BRETHREN.

We were pleased to receive calls last Thurs
day from D. j. Carter Of the Lancaster Leu
ger, anL Mr.. T. w. Clawson of the Chester
Bulletin. who were attending the Survivors,
Associations former as a survivor, and
the latter as member of the Lee Light In
fantry.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-08-26
SKETCH OF KINGS MOUNTAIN.

We have just issued, in pamphlet form,
sketch of the Battle Of Kings Mountain, by
Rev. Robert Latham, and will fill orders for the
same at the following rates Single copy, Is
cents; per dozen, S1,50; per hundred, 900.
Orders by mail will be promptly filled at the
above prices.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-08-26
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

I. D. spoon-Executive Committee.
J. M. Adams-Everybody knows it-They All
Do 1.-THE Best Extant-Cocoanut Dip
pers.
Kennedy Bros. q Barron-New Goods.
8. l.. Miller & Co.-Just Received-The Best Sew
ing Machine.
J. R. Gardner-The Campaign Opened.
A. Friedhem IL Bro.-Removal.
R. Latham, School Cormissioner-Notice.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-08-26
GONE TO MARKET.

On Monday last Mr. J. ]. Hunter, of Hun
ter & Oates, Mr.. W. c. Latimer, of Latimer
& Hemphill, and Mr.. Withers Adickes started
to the Northern markets to make their fall
purchases.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-08-26
KINGS MOUNTAIN BATTLE GROUND.

At the request Of the chairman of the ex
ecutive committee of Kings Mountain Cen
tennial Association, we would remind those
disposed to assist in cleaning off the grounds
for the purposes Of the celebration, that TO-
day, tomorrow and next day are the days set
apart for doing the work. All who propose to
assist will report to the committee on grounds,
on either of the DAYS named.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-08-26
LETTER FROM CHESTER.

LETTER FROM CHESTER.
CHESTER, S. c., August 23.-We are hav.
ing some very warm weather now, and a
light rain would do good.
Cotton is fourishing very generally, but in
some sections it has the rast badly. On Sat
urday last two new bales were sold here-one
by Mr. w. H. Westbrook to I. L. Clubhouse
& Co. Weight APO pounds, classed middling,
at III. 1t was shipped to Charleston. The
other bale was sold by Mr.. T. j. Cunningham
to Mai. Thos. 8. Mills. It weighed 400
pounds, was classed as middling, and sold for
lO4 The staple is opening rapidly, and we
NAV expect several bales in town within the
next few days.
The Chester Democratic Club met at the
Court House last Saturday-Cspt John S.
Wilson, President, in the chair Fourteen
delegates were elected to the County Conven'
ton to be held here on the 30th instant.
They were instructed to vote for the primary
system, but are unrestricted as to the Con-
gressional and Judicial Conventions.
Halsellville Democratic Club also net last
week and elected delegates to the County
Convention. They, too, were instructed to
vote for the primary system. The clubs gen.
orally throughout the county have received
similar t'Gctions
A convention of the Republican party is
called on Saturday next, 2Sth instant, for the
purpose, as learn, of electing delegates to
the State, Congressional and Judicial Con-
ventions.
Mr.. VIM. Brice and his son, of the Black
stocks section, had narrow escape from &C.
rious injury on the 18th instant. They were
returning from church in buggy, and the
mule took fright near the railroad, and in
running threw the buggy over an embank-
ment. Fortunately no serious damage was
done.
Communion services were held at the As
sociate Reformed Presbyterian Church yes
terday, preaching having commenced on Fri
day night previous. Rev. ]. P: Marion, the
pastor, was assisted by Rev. J, 7. Chambers,
Of Winnsboro
A union missionary meeting was also held
yesterday, at Woodwards (Baptist) church,
5 miles south of town. The pastor, Rev. j..
D. Mahon, was assisted by Rev. M. strick-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-08-26

LETTER FROM BLACKS STATION.

LETTER FROM BLACKS STATION.
Blacks STATION, S. G., August 23.-We
have had in this section for the past few days
extremely hot weather. The cotton crop is
the best we have had for years. Corn on
bottom land is also promising, as also is corn
on uplands where it has been well worked.
Our farmers have taken advantage of the
late showers and have sowed for extensive
crops of turnips.
The spirit of building has begun in earnest
in our town. There are now preparing for
and in course of erection nine new residences,
of which two-those of NJ. L. Ross and j.
w. Thomson-are near completion. These
will be elegant, we'll finished houses. Mr..
j. W. Rhyme has nearly completed the walls
of his large and splendid brick store. Mr..
D. D. CASTOR proposes soon to give out a
contract for building a two.story brick house,
70 by 80 feet
The streets of our town have been recently
repaired and greatly improved under the su.
perintendence of J. A. Deal, Esq.
Al the following Baptist Churches in this
vicinity, revival meetings have have recently
closed with the most encouraging results.
Accessions to the membership were made as
follows: New Hope Is; Antioch o.; Whita.
ker 18; and a number who connected them
selves with the church at this place. A re-.
vival is also progressing at Pine Grove (col.
orod\ Ro nt;ot Church
The Greenback and Labor party will hold
a meeting here next Thursday, the 26th in.
stant. J. Hendrix Mclean, ofFair6eld, will
be one of the speakers.
The commissioners appointed by the Court
to divide the Kings Mountain Iron property,
are now engaged in surveying the lands into
small parcels for sale.
Mr.. Geo. w. Thomson, an old citizen, but
for the last eight years resident Of New
Orleans, is here on visit.
Mrs. S. E. Porter, widow of the late Rev.
A. A. Porter Presbyterian minister, and at
one time editor of the Southern Presbyterian
at Columbia, recently paid her relatives in
this section visit. She returned few days
ago, to Austin, Texas, to which place her
husband moved soon after the war. ECO.