Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-01-29

CHESTER, S, g., January N.-4 esterday
a north. east rain get in, and we hope it may
turn to snow or freeze, 80 as to destroy
the insects which are ravaging the fields OF
small grain, of which much complaint comes
from all parts of the county. Notwithstand
ing the devastating fly, and the unfavorable
weather during the winter for the small grain
crops, I notice some very fine fields of oats in
the vicinity of town. Mr.. D. Macaulsy has
field near the depot, and Mr.. Israel Hood
one on the Newberry road, both of which are
hard to beat
The first quarterly meeting for this year
of the M. E. Church at this place, was held
last week, Rev. A. M. Chrietzberg, presiding
elder, officiating, during which time he
preached several able sermons.
During the same time, the usual commu'
MON meeting was held at the Presbyterian
church, the pastor, Rev. G. A. Trenholm, be-
ing assisted by Rev. J. Spratt White.
Rev. j. E. White, county school commits
sioner, has recently issued certificates to Is
teachers of free public schools. Of these
teachers, so are white and % colored.
Mr.. Francis T. Morgan, who has recently
completed a course of the study Of law, has
been admitted to practice. -
On the 21st instant, Mr.. W. W. Hicklin
and Miss Rosa j. Walker, both of Lewisville,
were united in the holy bonds of wedlock.
Mr.. I. N. Cross and bride returned last
week from an extended wedding tour, and
have settled down to housekeeping in their
residence near the Baptist church.
The Louise Pomeroy troupe performed in
Coleman's Hall three nights last week. The
entertainments given by this company are
very good. Misc Pomeroy is certainly an
actress of merit, and is supported by fine
company. They met large and appreciative
audiences while here.
A difficulty occurred last Thursday be-
tween Henry Carter and Charley Carter, COL
ored, on Maj. Wilkes place. Charley re.
ceived some severe stabs with knife, one OF
which severed two arteries in the head. DR..
]. M. McCollum rendered medical services,
and trial justice A. D.. Darby took legal pro-
ceedings in hand, and caused the parties, who
are half brothers, to be arrested.
The Stonewall Fire Engine Company had
their annual supper at the Cotton Hotel last
Saturday night. The occasion was one of en-
ioyment to all who were present. Senator
Walker, Representative Hemphill and other
gentlemen, we're called and made short
speeches. -, ,,u
ter Railroad, informs me that the mortgage
bonds of his road find ready sale at SO and 94,
at which figures they are considered good
investment.
A meeting of number of the corporators
of the Chester Cotton Manufacturing Com
pany, was held here last Monday. After
some discussion it was agreed to draw up q
paper, to be signed by ma jority of the cor
porators the same embodying the appoint
ment of canvassers in different parts of the
county, who shall solicit and receive subscrip.
tons to the capital stock of the company.
Canvassers were accordingly appointed for
each township in the county. The charter of
the company fixes the minimum capital stock
at $25, 1000, and the maximum at $500, ,0O0,
and provides that $4,000 shall be paid in
before operations shall begin. CHESTER.