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CHARACTER AND CREDIT.

We often hear young men who have small
means, doefully contrasting their lot with
that of rich mems sons. Yet the longer We
live, the more we are convinced that the ole
merchant was right, who said to US when We
began life, Industry, my lad, is better than
ingots of gold, and character more valuable
than credit" We could furnish, if need
were, from our own experience, a score Of
illustrations to prove the truth of his remark
In all branches of business, in all avocations,
character, in the long run, is the best capi
tai. Says Poor Richard The sound of
your hammer at five in the morning, or nine
at night, heard by creditor, makes him ca
sy six months longer but if he sees you at
billiard table, or hears your voice at tav-
ern, when you should be at work, he sends for
his money the next day.
What is true of the young mechanic, is
true also of the young merchant, or the young
lawyer. Old and sagacious firms will not
long continue to give credit for thousands OF
dollars when they see the purchaser, if a
young man, driving fast horses or hanging
around drinking saloons. Clients will not
entrust their cases to those advocates, how
er brilliant, who frequent the card table,
the wine party or the race course. 1t is bet
ter in beginning life, to secure reputation
for industry and probity, than to own houses
and lands, if with them you have no char
acter.
A facility of obtaining credit at the outset
is often an injury instead of benefit. 1t
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has almost passed into proverb, in conse'
quence, that the sons of rich men never make
good business men. To succeed in life we
must learn the value of money. But a Sill.
perhuity of means at the outset is nearly a
certain method of rendering us insensible to
its value. No man ever grew rich who had
not learned and practced the adage, IF you
take care of the pennies the dollars will take
care of themselves" knowledge of men,
self discipline, thorough mastery of our
pursuit, and other qualifications, which all
persons of experience look for, are necessary
to give the world security that young man
is of the right metal. Capital may be lost
but character never. Credi. once gone, the
man without character falls. But he has
earned reputation for capacity, integrity
and economy, even if he loses his capital, re-
tains his credit, and rises triumphant over
bankruptcy ITSELF A man with character can
never be ruined. 1t is the first thing that a
young man should seek to secure and it may
be had by every one who desires it in earnest.
A poor boy with character is more fortunate
by far than rich mans son without it.
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THE YORK MARBLE YARD.

VBNHE undersigned would respectfully an,
nounce to the public that his MARBLE
YARD, near the Railroad depot, is in full opera
ton, and that he is now we'll prepared to fnrnish
anything in his line Of business at the LOWEST
CASH PRICES. Tombstones for children fur
nished for from $500 upward; for adults from
IS. 90 upward.
ne Monuments and Tomb Stones designed and
finished in the most elaborate style, and in point
of workmanship and material, equal to the work
of any establishment in the country.
Specimens always on hand, to an inspection OF
which those in want of marble work are respect
fully invited.
Estimates and other information furnished on
Work delivered at any point on the Chester
and Lenoir Narrow Gauge Railroad, between
Chester and Dallas, or at any place between
Rock Hill and Winnsboro, on the Charlotte, Co.
lumbia and Augusta Railroad, free OF charge for
transportation. e.
Thankful for the patronage heretofore bestowed
upon my establishment, my determination is to
merit continuance of the same.
January .-.m. / ly
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CLEANSING AND REPAIRING.

yUyHE undersigned would respectfully inform
the public that he is prepared to cleanse gar
ments of any fabric whatever, rendering them
perfectly clean, and if uniaded, restoring them to
the original brightness and lustre of the goods.
Do not throw away your old clothes, but have
them cleaned and made to look as we'll as new.
Work promptly done, and at the most reasona-
bic prices. THOMAS BALLARD.
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ENTERED UPON THE THIRD TERM.

VTNHE undersigned would respectfully inform
the planters of this section that he has again
entered into business relations with Messrs. j.
NJ. IVY q CO., of Rock Hill, for the purchase
of Cotton in the Yorkvlle market for another
year. He will be pleased to SAMPLE COTTON,
TOP OF THE MARKET. His place of busi-
ness is the ware house of J. A. Carroll near the
depot. j.. II. GAkDNE Eh.
September s 36 u
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HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.

TIME undersigned offers for sale, the Lot in
Yorkville, known as the Meek Place." 1t
is situated near the Methodist Church, and con-
tains TWO ACRES, more or less. on the lot -
a two-story Dwelling House, containing SIX
LARGE ROOMS AND A BASEMENT, lum-
Dor house, corn-crib and stable
Terms will be made easy. -
1,ar
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,yponu,,pn IT, 8. Mail. IN. Y. Express u s. Fast Mail.
"Ioi "AnD' No. ~. No. 49, No. So
CONNECTIONS.

with arriving trains of Georgia Central and
A. Il w. p. Railroads.
b with arriving trains ofGeorgia Central, A. "
w. P. and w. u A. Railroads.
G with arriving trains Of Georgia Railroad:
D with I.awrencevlle Branch to and from
Lawrenceville, Ga.
f with Northeastern Railroad of Georgia to and
from Athens, Ga.
F with Elberton Airline to and from Elbertor,
Georgia.
G with Columbia and Greenvile, to and from
Columbia and Charleston, 8. c.
H with Columbia and Greenville. to and froIa
Columbia and Charleston, s. G.
with Spartanburg and Asheville, and Spar
tanburg, Union and Columbia, to and from Hen-
derson and Asheville, and Alston and Columbia.
L with Chester and Lenoir Narrow Gauge, to
and from Lincoln ION and Chester.
NJ with G. C. & A.-C. C.--R. Il D. and A. T. u
o. for all points West, North and East.
Gas- Pullman Sleeping Car Service on Trains
Nos. AZ and 49,, Daily without change, between
Atlanta and New York.
A. POPE, General Passenger Agent.
May19 20 If
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LOOK OUT!

Ill persons indebted to the undersigned for
n stock, and knowing that their notes fall due
on the lst of October, will prepare to meet them,
as full payment will be required.
Persons wishing to make settlement can call at
our stables in Yorkvile, where Maj J. II. Barry
will receive the money due, and return their pa
pers. A. WlLLtfohD % ~
SeptemberS 81 y g.. u
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IPON sAFE FOR SALE.

VIyHE undersigned offers for sale one NO. 2
IRON SAFE, manufactured by Mosler, Bali
man Il Co., of Cincinnati. This safe has conf
bination lock, and for all practical purposes IS
equal to Il new one. 1t is offered for sale for no
reason except that it is too small for my purposes.
T., NJ GR1ST.
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Nn,aaraas aeparttu&nt.
COURT INCIDENTS.

On certain occasion the counsel took some
exception to the ruling of the court on GER
tain point, and a dispute arose. "1f the
Court please" said the counsel, 81 wish to
refer to this book a moment" at the same
time picking up law volume.
There's no use of your referring to any
books" exclaimed the Court, angrily; l have
decided the pint"
"But, your Honor" persisted the attorney.
"Now, l don't want to hear anything fur
ther on the subject" yelled the Court. IL
tell you again, have decided the p'int!'
II know that" was the rejoinder. "I'm
satisfied of that-but this is 81 volume of Black
stone. I'm certain he differs with your Hon
or, and I only want to show you what d-n
fool Blackstone was!"
"Ah, that ndeed' exclaimed the Court,
smiling all over; "now you begin to talk"
On similar occasion the affair did not end
so happily.
The court decided point adverse to the
views of the counsel. Counsel was stubborn,
and insisted that the Court was wrong.
II tell you am right p yelled the Court,
with flashing eyes.
II tell you, you are not" retorted the
counsel.
81 am right" reiterated the Court; "d-n
a niger if 1 ain't!"
81 say you amt p persisted the counsel.
"Crier!" yelled the Judge, 81 adjourn this
court for ten miuutesl" And jumping from
the bench, he pitched into the counsel, and
after very little fight placed him hors DIT
combat, after which business was again re-
sumed but it was not long before another
misunderstanding arose.
"Crier," said the Court, eve will adjourn
this time for twenty minutes!' And he was
about taking off his coat, when the counsel
said,
"Never mind, Judge. Keep your seat-the
pint is yielded-my thumbs out O iint, and
I've sprained my shoulder"
No USE FOR TRowsERs.-On the morning
of the meteoric shower in 1888, old Peyton
Roberts, who intended making an early
start to his work, got up in the midst of the
display. On going to his door, he saw with
amazement, the sky lighted up with the fall
ing meteors, and he concluded at once the
world was on fire, and that the day Of judg'
ment had come He stood for moment
gazing in speechless terror at the scene, and
then with yell of horror spraug out of the
door into the yard right into the midst OF the
falling stars, and there in his efforts to dogde
them he commenced series of ground tumb
ling, that would have done honor to a rope
dancer. His wife being awakened in the
meantime, and seeing old Peyton jumping
and skipping about the yard called out to
him to know what in the name of sense, ne
was doin' out thar dancin round without his
clothes. But Peyton heard not-the judg'
ment and long back account he would have
to settle, made him needless of all terrestrial
things, and his wife by this time becoming
alarmed at his behavior, sprang out of bed,
and running to the door shrieked at the top
of her lungs:
"Peyton, say, Peyton, what do you mean,
jumpin' about out thar Come in and put
your trowsers on"
"Trowsers, Peggy, what the h-lps the use
of trowsers when the worlds fire %
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The Aurkrille Tnqnirer,

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For three months. ...,......... Is
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And an extra copy for club of ten.
ADVERTISING RATES..
ONE DOLLAR per square, for the first inser-
subsequent insertion. A square consists Of the
space occupied by seven lines of this size type.
Ms- Contracts will be made at reduced rates
for advertising space to be used for three, six.
or twelve months.
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NOTICE.

T RESPECTFULLY inform the public that l
Il am preparedto sharpen razors, scissors, shears
and other fine-edged instruments. Prices-for
honing and sharpening razors, 70 cents, ana 1or
sharpening scissors or shears, 10 cents each, and
satisfaction guaranteed or no charge.
TOM BALLARD, Barber,
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ANEcDoTE OF GEORGIA JUDGE.-ln
1S6-there was tried in the -- Circuit
of Georgia, case of involuntary manslaugh-
ter. In the expressive language of witness,
the accused while drunk, pulled out his knife
and "slashing it about struck the deceased in
the abdomen" The attending physician be-
ing called to the stand to make the usual
proof as to the nature and extent OF the
wound, testified "that the knife entered the
lower part of the abdomen, and thence ex-
tending through the omentum, to the vicinity
of the lilac regions"
The Clerk, to whom a.. this was Greek,
enquired of the Solicitor General if he de-
sired that portion of the Doctors testimony
taken down. The Solicitor anticipating some
fun, replied in the affirmative and requested
the doctor to repeat it slowly, which ne did
in language if possible, more comprehensive.
Old Judge A., losing his accustomed suavity
of manner, impatiently exclaimed
doctor stop, for Gods sake stop! if the
man was cut in the CUTS, say so, so the clerk
can put it down"
The doctor has since studiously avoided
the use of technicalities in the presence OF
the uninitiated.
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The NEWS AND COURIER.

"AVING taken theagency Of the CHARLES
III TON DAILY NEWS AND COURIER for
York Vile and vicinity, would respectfully in
form the citizens that I will promptly deliver
that papor
EVERY AFTERNOON
At TWENTY CENTS per week. This places
subscribers in Yorkville on the same footing OF
subscribers in the city Of Charleston.
THE NEWS AND COURIER is received in
York Vile on the afternoon Of
THE DAY OF PUBLICATION.
will also receive subscriptions for the TRI-
WEEKLY NEWS, the WEEKLY NEWS, and
the SUNDAY NEWS. Subscriptions for these
papers to be paid in advance, and weekly sub.
scrptons to the daily to be paid at the end Of each
week.
PERIODICALS, &C.
Subscriptions will be received at publishers
prices for the following papers and magazines: ::
Harper's Magazine, Harpers Weekly, Harper's
Young People, Harper's Bazaar; Scribner's
Monthly, St. Nicholas; Lippencott's Magazine,
Appleton's Journal, Waverly Magazine, Demo-
rests Magazine, Peterson's Magazine, Gody's
Lady's Book, Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly,
Frank Leslie's Sunday Magazine, Frank Lesle's
Illustrated Newspaper; Saturday hight and the
New York Ledger, and in fact any paper pub
lshed in the United States or Canada.
SAM NJ. GRIST.
September l 35 tt
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ANNUAL MEETING.

VVlHE ANNUAL MEETING of the Board Of
i County Commissioners of York county, will
bo held at Yorkville, on TUESDAY, THE srti
DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1881. All persons hold
ing bills, accounts, or demands Of any kind,
against aga i the county, which have not been before
presented to the Board, will deposit the same
with the Clerk, on or before the EIGHTH DAY
OF NOVEMBER, 1881, so that they may be ex-
amined and ordered to be paid on the 9Th OF No.
vember.
Trial Justices will exhibit with their accounts,
all original papers, in each case in which costs
have accrued.
BY order of the Board.
J. NJ. JACKSON, Chairman.
October 13 Al At
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March 10
TURBINE WATER WHEEL.

WE have one 1s.inch RIGHT HAND TU-l-
w BINE WHEEL, as a sample Of Farrar's
Invention. We are working 34.inch Wheel
of the same kind, and there is no better Water
Wheel made for the same money. Those who
contemplate using Turbine Wheel can DO no
better than to get one of these Wheels. We have
Circulars giving all the details in regard to the
working Of it, and with the sale you have the
privilege of trying the Wheel, and if it does not
do as represented, the money will be refunded.
Come and see the sample l5-inch 4: H. turbine
Wheel Manufactured by theSERGEANT MAN
UFACTURING COMPANY, Greensboro, N. @.
HERNDON BROS, Agents. Yorkville, S. c.
February 10 Al tt
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PERIODICALS, &C.
DENTAL SURGERY.
DR.. J. B. PATRICK,
SURGEON DENTIST,

SOE@E EON DIIN IISI,
H@A WILL visit Yorkville, profession
HfF ally, in January next when he will
eIQ1l1 be pleased to wait upon all who may
require the services of DENTIST. Being am
ply prepared with the bes. instruments and all
the improved appliances, he feels warranted in
assuring perfect satisfaction.
Ladies' waited on at their residence.
Rooms at the Rawlinson House.
September % 3S 1y
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SOUTH CAROLINA,

81 "A II OT ~ y Il II O14HVN III ~ ~ =
COUNTY OF YORK.
VE7HEREAS J. F. WALLACE, c. C. c. Pleas,
w has applied to me for Letters of Admin
istration on all and singular, the goods and
chattels, rights and credits of FRANCIS NIGH
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all
and singular the kindred and creditors of the said
deceased, to be and appear at our next Judge OF
Probate's Court, for York County, to be hold,
en- at York Court House, on the l4TH DAY OF
NOVEM BER, next, to shew cause, if any, why
the said Administration should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal, this 9Th day OF
October, in the year Of our Lord one thou
sand eight hundred and oighty-one, and in the
lO6th year of the Independence OF the United
States of America. J. A. MCLEAN,
Judge Of Probate.
October6 40 6t
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CHILDISH REPARTEE.-.Said Sunday
school teacher, remember, dear children,
that God is everywhere" The words had
hardly escaped his lips, when rougish
looking little fellow rose up and said to the
pastor:
"Please sir, did you say that God was ev-
erywhere?"
Eyes, my SON; everywhere"
"Is he in my pocket?"
eyes, he is in your pocket"
"Well, l guess I've got you there, was the
triumphant retort "cause han't got any
pocket"
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January 6
TAKE A GREENVILLE PAPER.

IdhE a QNCC1s 101711 Z III -11'
CUBSCRIBE for the ENTERPRISE AND
y SMOUNTAINEER, issued in Greenville South
Carolina, the most enterprisng and thriving City
of the State. Size, 26 by 40 inches ~ columns
to matters transpiring in tho up-conntry, where
so many arc now looking. Established 81 years.
The present Editor connected with the office since
1854. S2 per annum; 81 for six months. 300 new
subscribers have been enrolled since last Janua-
ry. Try it awhile. Address
JOHN C. BAILEY, Editor,
Greenville, S. G..
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July 81
GARRY IRON ROOFING co.
AGENTS. WANTED.

EHJE want a limited number of active, ener-
w getic canvasscrs to engaged in pleasant and
nrotitable business Good men will find this
rare chance TO MAKE MONEY.
Such will please answer this advertisement
by letter, enclosing stamp for reply, stating what
business they have been engaged i'll. None Dnt
those who mean business need apply. Address
FINLEY, HARVEY & CO.,
ATLANTA, GA.
J.nuarv6 ly
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JOB PRINTING.


OWING to our superior facilities with the best
" machine presses, abundance of type and
first-class appointments throughout our office,
we are prepared to execute ALL MANNER OF
JOB PRINTING in superior style, and at prices
that will compare with New York or Philadelphia
charges for the same quality of work and mate
rials. We have recently made reduction in
prices for the following classes Of work, to which
weinvite the attention of business men:
BILL HEADS.
For 500 For 1000
Half-sheet Bill Heads, s,..""".".S3.00 $500
Fourth sheet Bill Heads, ,......." 2.25 $50
Sixth-sheet Bill Heads, 200 800
Monthly statements at same price ofsixth-shest
bill heads. We will fill an order for bill heads,
giving any desired number of either size OF
sheet at proportionate prices.
LETTER HEADS.
For 500 For l000
Commercial Note, ,~......"..". $3.25
Packet Note, ,......... ZZo o.oU
Letter large siZe) ....... 3OO o.oC
For the above work we use superior quality
of paper, and guarantee entire satisfaction in ev-
cry instance
we also give special attention to the printingof
Briefs, Arguments and Points and Authorities,
which we furnish strictly according to the require.
ments of the Justices of the Supreme Court, and
in proof reading exercise the utmost care to ELL
sure accuracy.
We are prepared to furnish all other kinds of
printing, from visiting card to a large volume,
and will be pleased to furnish estimates for any
style Of work desired. Address,
L. NJ. GRIST. Yorkvile. s. G..
September 81 II
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Old NEWSPAPERS.

OF large size, suitable for wrapping, for sale
Y at one cent each, at the
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a@- "Now, my young friends, suppose ~
men buy "a bushels of wheat to be divided
equally, how many bushels is that for each ?"
Boldest of the boys-"Please, sir, we've not
gone that far" "How is that? Your teach
er told me you had learned all of the first
four rules" Boy-"Yes, sir, but we have al
ways done our sums in potatoes or turnips-
We have never had wheat"
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January 8
KINGS MOUNTAIN CENTENNIAL.

KINGS MOUNTAIN CENTENNIAL.
YIyHE Kings Mountain Centennial Association
1 instructed me to publish in permanent form.
the proceedings of the recent CELEBRAIlON
together with those of 1855. The book will con-
tain about two hundred pages. 1t is proposed to
bring the work out in three different bindings at
the following prices:
Paper Binding, ,.....".. w
Half Binding, l 80
Full Binding ng........."....................2 90
It is manifest that the proposed work can only be
published by subscription. 1t is for the public TO
say whether or not the work shall be published.
Any one desiring the work will send me his or her
name and the money, and in the event the book
is not published the money will be refunded.
R. LATHAM.
March 10 10 u
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nsy. Every man is a missionary now and
forever for good or for evil, whether he in
tends or designs it or not. He may be blot
radiating his dark influence outward to the
very circumference of society; or, be may be
a blessing, spreading benediction over all the
length and breadth of the world; but a
blank he cannot be. There are no neutral
characters. We are either the sower that
sows and corrapts or the light that splendid.
ly illuminates, or the salt that silently ope'
rates; but being dead or alive, every man
speaks.
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sg An old lady, from the country, had a
dandy from the city to dine with her on a
certain occasion For the dessert there was
an enormous apple-pie. LA, ma'am," said
the gentleman, chow do you manage to han
die such pie ?" EASY enough" was the
quiet reply; "we make the crust up in a
wheebarrow, wheel it under an apple-tree,
and then shake the fruit down into it."
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EAR-ACHE.-Take small piece of cotton
wool, make depression in the center, and fill
it with pepper; gather it into ball and tie
it up; dip it into sweet oil and insert it into
the ear.
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THE REASON FOR EIGHT SILK DRESSES
"Maria." said lady to her colored cham
bermaid, "that is the third silk dress you
have worn since you came to me; pray no"
many do you own? ?" "Only seven, Miss ; but
Is savin my wages to buy anoder." "Seven
Why, don't own 80 many as that" "Spects
not, Miss" said the smiling darkey, 'you
doesn't need 'em so much as I does. You
see with you quality white folks everybody Is
quality; but we better-most kind ob cullud
pussens has to dress smart to 'stinguish our
selves from common niggers." So, critics,
who denounce the present extravagant style
of dress, be lenient And, when the para
phernalia of hoops and founces, silks, velvets
and laces is very astounding, think: Well,
poor things! they must do something ,
'stiDguish themselves from common folks.
How PAT Cor AHEAD OF THE PRIEST
An Irishman made sudden rush into a
druggists shop in Glasgow. Drawing from
his pocket soda water bottle, filed to the
brim with some pure liquid, he handed it
across the counter, and exclaimed, "There,
doctor, look at that, will yez?" The doctor
did as was directed, and pronounced the liquid
to be genuine whisky. ''Thank ye docther,"
said the Irishman, "hand me it back again.
The doctor did again as directed and asked
Patrick what he meant. "Och then, if ye
must have it, the praist tould me not to drink
any of this unless got it from the hands of
the docthor. So here's your health, and the
health of the praist and long life to the gintle-
man that first invented whisky"