Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-01-15
of the Yorkville Enquirer.
LETTER FROM CHESTER.

CHESTER, January l3.-FOr the past week
we have had warm. oggy weather, with some
rain. 1t is hoped that there may be change
in the temperature to dry and cool. Many
persons have not yet killed their hogs, on &C
count of the warm weather, and buying corn
for them to eat is rather expensive.
The Juvenile Amateur Dramatic Company
gave performance last Thursday night, in
the Court House The entertainment con.
sisted of tableaux, .charades, etc. Capt. Bren.
necke's string band furnished music. The
evening was very inclement, but there was a
good audience, and handsome sum was real.
lied, which will be appropriated to the Hood
orphan fund. The young amateurs deserve
much praise for their charitable efforts, and
it is hoped they will meet with encourage
ment in the future.
Just before IL o'clock, last Friday night,
the confectionery. and variety store Of d. g.
Rothrock was discovered on Ere. The fire
originated in the ceiling. and is supposed to
have been caused by the ignition Of matches
by rats. The prompt attendance of the
Stonewall Engine (white) and the Champion
Hook and Ladder company (colored) soon
subdued the flames with only slight damage
to the house. The stock was considerably in.
jured, however, by water and smoke. 1t was
valued at about 81 800 and insured for 81 900.
Had it not been for good supply of water
convenient and an efficient FIRE department, a
disastrous fire would have occurred.
Mr.. E. S. Millen, of Xenia, Ohio, who,
accompanied by his sister, recently came
South for his health, spending some time with
Mr.. Joseph Wylie, Of this place, died Of con-
sumption, at Aiken, on the 9th instant. His
remains were brought here. and hence for
warded, last Sunday, to his late home in the
West.
Mr.. John Ragsdale, who has been afflicted
for long time with cancer, is in critical
condition. He is 81 years of age, and truly
IN object of charity. His sufferings are in
tense.
On a recent visit to Blake's nursery, /
found many things to please the eye, among
which were ripe oranges on the trees and
beautiful flowers in full bloom.
Pomona Grange, of this county, met at Old
Purity Church last Thursday. After the
transaction of other business, the following
officers were elected r. A. Love, Master ;
s. B. Hardin, Overseer; V. B. Clayton, Lee.
turer; T. j. Cunningham, Steward; j. A.
Walker, Assistant Steward; Rev. John A.
White, Chaplain; II. S. Hardin, Treasurer
John C. McAfee, Secretary; s. N. Wylie,
Gate Keeper; Miss Nettie Holly. Ceres; Mrs.
r. A. Love, Pomona; Miss Lou Hardin.
Flora Miss Laura Wylie, Lady Assistant
Steward. John C. McAfee, delegate to the
State Grange. Matthew White and Rev.
John A. White were elected to serve on the
executive committee.
Capt. T. M. Sanders, of Broad River, has
rented the Mckee house on Fish dam street,
and will move to town at an early day. He
comes here for the purpose Of educating his
children. We welcome him in our midst.
Mr. Joseph Il. Smyer, while driving birds
last week, when in the act Of dismounting from
his horse, had the misfortune to break his leg.
When last heard from, he was doing we'll.
Fortunately, the wounded member is wood
en- leg, and he is sufficiently skilled in surgery
to give it the necessary repairs.
The municipal election passed off quietly
yesterday. There were two tickets in the
6eld-one composed Of regular nominees,
headed. by the incumbent, j. l. Agurs, for
mayor, and the other an independent ticket,
headed by c. C. Macoy for mayor. "A full
vote was not polled, and the contest was close,
which resulted, however, in the success of the
Agurs ticket. CHESTER