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CONDITIONS.

The four Premiums mentioned above will be
awarded on the following conditions:
The person getting up the largest club of yearly
subscribers to the ENQuIRER at 81 90 per annum,
for each subscriber, will he entitled to the first
choice of one of the above Premiums the person
getting up the second largest club, at the same
price, to the second choice; 1.-The person getting up
the third largest club, to the third choice and the
person getting up the fourth largest club to the
fourth choice.
The time for completing clubs under the above
offer is limited to o'clock p NJ, on the FIRST
MONDAY OF MARCH, 1881. Competitors may
begin to secure subscribers at once-the time of
subscription to commence whenever the name
is handed in. The money for each subscriber Is
expected to be paid at the time the name is enter
ed on our books, and no name will be counted in
competition for premium until the subscription
price has been paid.
To persons who make up Clubs of ten or more
names, but who may fail to obtain premium
we will send the ENQUIRER year free of
| charge; and to those who send Club of twenty
| or more names, but who may fail to get pre-
MUM, we will fGrward copy of the ENQUIRER
one year free of charge, and copy, one year. Of
any weekly newspaper or monthly magazine
published in the United States. the publication
to he selected by the person entitled to receive it.
1t Is not necessary that the names of a club
should all be at the same post office. Names may
be taken at any number of places. One name
for two years will be equivalent to two names for
one year each.
All subscriptions must be forwarded to US at
the expense Of those sending them.
We will be responsible for the safe transmits
sion Of money only when sent by draft, regis
tered letter, or money order drawn on the York
vile post-office.
In sending names, write plainly, giving coun-
ty, post office and State.
All subscriptions will be discontinued at the
expiration of the time paid for.
A separate list will he kept for each club-maker,
who will be credited with every name sent, no
that the number returned by any person can be
ascertaned at moments notice.
Persons who commence making clubs, will
not be permitted, after the names have been en-
tered upon our books, to transfer the names to
another club makers list.
Ns- The time in which additions may be made
to clubs, under this proposition, will expire on
the FIRST MON DAY OF MARCH, 1881. There
fore, persons who desire the benefit OF club rates,
must subscribe and pay for the paper before that
date, after the expiration of that time. it will
not be furnished for less than $3.50 unless new
clubs are formed.
All letters should be addressed to
L. NJ. GRIST,
Yorkville: S. C..
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THE BICKFORD

Knits all sizes of work, narrows and widens it
shapes all sizes complete. Knits over so different
garments, Socks, Stockings, Mittens, Leggins.
Wristlets Gloves etc. 1t knits every possible
variety of plain or fancy stitch. Is per cent.
profit in manu- featuring knit goods. Farmers car
treble the value Of their wool, by converting IL
into knit goods.
Agents wanted in every State, County, City and
Town, to whom very low prices will be made.
For full particulars and lowest prices for the
best FAMILY MACHINE, send to
BICKFORD KNITTING MACHINEMFG CO.,
Brattleboro, vt.
February 26 1Y
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TAXATION IN ENGLAND.-Some of the fea
lures Of taxation in England are peculiar
If anybody leaves you $500, you will have
to pay $40, and if he dies without will, you
will then pay Sl5 to get this $500. The gov.
ernment fee on a $4,000 legacy is 81 ,O00
and 81 500 if there is no will, and if the leg
acy be 100000, then the Queens fee is
SIT 800, or without will more than 100000
If you study and become barrister, the ad,
mission costs you $3.50. or as much as you are
likely to earn the first year. If you gradu.
ate in medicine you pay $780, If you become
mere notary public to administer oaths, it
costs you $3.50. When you execute lease
to rent your house for anything over $3.50 a
year, you pay about seventy cents. If you
want arms and crest on your carriage, you
pay sl1, and if you get these arms 'granted'
to you, and in measure fully recognized,
you have to pay $50 license. One carriage
is taxed sl1 year. Your dog costs sl.25
year. For license to carry gun, you
pay 81. The tax on every male servant is
S05
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No BABY.-There lives in the country, not
far from Sacramento, worthy couple, well
known and much esteemed, whose only alloy
to their cup of happiness resides in the fact
that thus far they have not, after some years
of welded life, been blessed by that crowning
glory of matrimony-a child. Unto them no
heir has been born. TO the aged widowed
mother of one of the parties, this is equally a
source of regret, and she does not hesitate to
voice her disappointment. The other day,
while the two ladies were visiting at neigh
boring farm, ore of the company ipdiscreetly
ventured upon the subject of inquiring how
many little prattlers were making home mer:
ry in the household of the visitors. "Noue, -
replied the elderly lady, mot one, and"
"Now, mother, please don't I'm sure there's
time enough" interposed the other. "Oh |
know what you'll say" "But mother"
"Don't but me! l know I've got no grand
child, and l guess amt likely to have one
either unless have it myself" That closed
the argument for that day.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1881-02-10

A POSTAL TELEGRAPH CoMPANY.-A bill
has been introd ICED in Congress to aid "the
United States Postal Telegraph Company"
which is composed of Iowa capitalists. 1t
proposes to authorize this company to con-
struct lines of telegraph throughout the en-
tire United States, and all the waters en-
braced in treaties made by the United States
with other governments, and to enter and oc
cupy every and all government post Offices
for the establishment of stations therein, and
the performance Of telegraph service therein
for the full period of one hundred years, with
the right OF renewal. The bill further pro-
vides that the company shall be empowered
by the United States TO construct and main
tain its lines over all public and private
lands, post. roads, bridges, ETC., to the same
extent that the government might exercise
its fright of eminent domain" for the same
purposes that fourth Assistant Postmaster
General shall be appointed to exercise su
pervision over the affairs of the company ;
that the tariff to be charged to the public
shall not exceed twenty cents for the trans
mission of each message of twenty words, or
less, for any distance in the United States /;
and where delivery is made to the postal de-
partment, the government shall assume all
responsibility attached to the same, and
charge one cent for messages for drop. letter
delivery, two cents for carrier delivery, and
such rates as may be fixed by the Postmaster
General for special delivery, when a receipt
may be demanded by the sender. 1t is pro
vided that within ninety days after the enact
ment of this bill, the company shall CON-
mence the construction of its plant, and with
in twelve months thereafter shall connect the
cities of Washington, New York, Boston,
Philadelphia, Baltimore, Richmond, Charles
ton, New Orleans, Pittsburg, Chicago, Cin-
cinnati, Milwaukee, St. Louis and intermedi.
ate cities with its lines,
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EARNING A FEE.-During a recent ses-
sion of the Galveston county district court,
stranger employed one of our young law
yers to assist the county attorneys in prosecu-
ting man charged with burglary. The
young lawyer did his very best to convict the
burglar, but the jury acquitted him without
leaving their seats When the stranger who
had employed the young lawyer to prosecute
the burglar came to pay the young lawyer,
the latter said 81 will only take half the
money as l failed to convict him." That's
just why want to pay you WELL" was the
reply of the stranger. The prisoner is my
brother, and if hadn't hired you to help
the State he would have been convicted and
sent to the pententiary. You have done no.
bly," The young lawyer gobbed the fee
without any more hesitation. He says he
earned it.-Galpeston Ne,rs.
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PREMIUMS TO ClUB-MAkERS,

To cluh-makers, for the approaching volume,
we offer FOUR PREMIUMS for the four largest
clubs, as follows:
For the largest club one WEED SEWING MA
CHINE, fancy halfcase, with drop leaf and two
side drawers, valued at SIS.
For the second largest club, one WEED SEWING
MACHINE haf-case and one drawer, valued at
$iO
For the third largest club, one No. TRopIc
COOKING STOVE, and fixtures complete, valued
at S3375.
For the fourth largest club, one No. TRop1C
COOKING STOVE and fixtures complete, valued
at $2O
The superior Sewing Machine we offer az a
Premium is the well-known and justly celelra-
ted Weed Machine, manufactured by the Weed
Sewing Machine Company, at Hartford, Connet.-
ticut. 1t is adapted to all the wants of family
one; runs easily; is always ready will do any
and all kinds of sewing with less changing and
fewer extra attachments: is self-adjuSting il q
two. thread Machine, making an elastic lock
| stitch; and stands solid and firm.
The Stoves are made by the Sergeant Mannfac.
turing Company, Of Greensboro n. G. They are
made of the best Scotch pig metal, with heavier
and thicker plate than any other Stove in the
market, and consequently will the longer with.
stand heat and hard usage. They are of hand.
some pattern and neat finish, and warranted
equal in points of appearance, durability and SUI
| perior cohking qualities, to any stove manlifac.
| tured in the Union. Thousands Of them arc III
| use in Virginia. North and South Carolina, and
| they give universal satisfaction
The above Premiums will he delivered to the
successful competitors at the ENQUIRER office
| free of charges for freight E. ...... y
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THE YORKVILLE ENQUIRER.
PROSPECTUS FOR 1881.

IN issuing our prospectus for 1881, we deem it
Il only necessary to announce that the leading
features which have characterized the editorial
conduct Of the YoRKvILLE ENQUIRER for the
past quarter of a century will be retained, and
what it has been in the past will be an assurance
Of what it shall be in the future. The leading
departments of the paper will be retained as here
tofore, and they will be conducted with the same
labor and care that have marked efforts in the
past While the Literary and Miscellaneous fea-
lures of the ENQUIRER will be kept up to the
standard which has given the paper distinctive
character, careful attention will also be given to
the News department, which will embrace a re-
cord Of the leading events at the State and Ma
tional Capitals; Congressional and Legislative
Proceedings: "Scraps and Facts being hotch-
potch Of light current topics; compend of the
News Abroad and at Home; General Correspon-
dence; Market Reports; Local County and State
News Editorial Articles upon appropriate sub
jects intended to promote the welfare and pros
perity Of our State and people, which will, we
trust, continue to render the ENQUIRER a well
come and entertaining Family Journal.
Terms Of Subscription..Free Of Postage.
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IRON SAFE FOR SALE.

TTNHE undersigned offers for sale one No. 2
i IRON SAFE, manufactured by Mosler, Bah
man q Co., of Cincinnati. This safe has COM
bination lock, and for all practical purposes is
equal to a new one. 1t is offered for sale for no
reason except that it Is too small for my purposes
L. M. GR1ST.
September 9 81 St
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THE NEW YORK HOUSE.

One of those travellers for new, fresh dry
goods house recently arrived in a town il
Massachusetts, to find that one of his bes
customers was about to transfer his custom L
a Boston house.
Didn't we always do we'll by youi ?" asked
the New Yorker, as he sat down for an ex
planation.
"Yes, believe So"
<'Didn't we ship goods promptly?'
Eyes"
"And did we ever press you in a pinch ?
"No"
Did you get lower prices of the Bostcr
house ?"
mo, can't say as did,"
"rhen can't understand why you should
leave our house all of sudden after buying
of us several years.
81 know that some explanation is due, and
/ will make one," replied the merchant
"You know that I attend church p
eyes, and so do l."
"Do you? l didn't know that. am look
ed upon as a Christian"
$50 am /. I've got the date Of my bap
tism right here in my note book"
"Is that so? Well, our church is in need
of repairs. We were talking it over the
other day, when the Boston drummer was
in here, and be at once subscribed ten dol
lars"
''ren dollars! Why that's only two kegs Of
nails Put me down for thirty dollars cash
new silk hat for every season, and full
suit of clothes for the minister
"Do you really mean it?'
"Of course l do, and if that two-cent
Christian from Boston dares sign another
five, III send you down $500 church organ
and pay man $500 per year to play it
We are house which never makes any great
display of gospel hymns, but when Boston
drummer bluffs, we show our religious hand
and rake in the pot every time
The merchant will still continue to deal
with the New York house.
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Jhe Aurkpille @mquirer.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION:
ADVERTISING RATES

ADVERTISINGR RATES.
ONE DOLLAR per square, for the first inser-
tlon, and FIFTY CENTS per square, for each
subsequent insertion. A square consists of the
space occupied by seven lines of this size type.
gs- Contracts will be made at reduced rates
for advertising space to be used for three, six,
or twelve months.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1881-02-10

CUTs AND BRU1sEs-Tobacco, wet with
spirits or water, bound on a fresh cut or
bruise will save much soreness and pain. the
tobacco should he kept moist by occasionally
wettng the bandage with warm water. Fresh
tobacco should be applied every day till the
soreness is gone then remove it and put a
piece of court plaster over the wound, so as
to exclude the air. and will soon heal with
out further trouble.
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THE YORK MARBLE YARD.

| THE YORK MARBLE YARD.
VNHE undersigned would respectfully an;
nounce to the public that his MARBLE
YARD, near the Railroad depot, is in full opera
ion, and that he is now well prepared to furnish
anything in his line of business at the LOWEST
CASH PRICES. Tombstones for children fur
nishei for from $500 upward; for adults from
$500 upward.
nss- Monuments and Tomb Stones designed and
finished in the most elaborate STYLE and in point
of workmanship and material, equal to the Work
of anv 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
application.
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.
Thankful for the patronage heretofore bestowed
upon my establishment, my determination is to
merit a continuance of the same.
F. HAPPERFIELD.
January 6 ~
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CLEANSING AND REPAIRING.

gTNHE undersigned would respectfully inform
the public that he is prepared to cleanse gar
melts OF any fabric whatever, rendering them
perfectly clean, and if unfaded, 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-
BILE prices. THOMAS BALLARD.
August IL 20 tt
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AFFL1cTIoNs.-Luther used to say there
were many of the Psalms he could never un-
derstand till he was afflicted. Rutherford de-
'cares he got new Bible through the fur
mace. Even the heather Bion said "It is a
great misfortune not to endure misfortune" "
and Anaxagoras, when his house was in ruins
and his estate wasted, afterward remarked,
IF they had not perished, l should have per-
shed." So said one brought to himself by
blindness, II could never see till | was blind" "
Trials bring many to God. Joab would not
come to Absalom. till Absalom set his corn
field on fire. One writes, "By pain God
drives me to prayer, teaches me to pray, in
clnes me to pray" Macduf says, "Not one
of all my tears shed for naught!" God
pledges himself that there shall not be one
redundant thorn in the believers chaplet Of
suferngs. But Affections soften or harden as
they are sancti6ed or unsancti6ed The same
sun melts the wax, but hardeus the clay
makes the rose to bloom in its beauty and fra.
GRANGE, or the thistle to bear its harvest of
curses to fall on every neighboring field. No
cross, no crown. No rain, no rainbow. Head
winds may be taken advantage of to tack on
toward the desired haven which we could
never reach if there continued dead calm.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1881-02-10

Ok GALL.-An ox's gall will set any
color-silk, cotton or woolen. One spoonful
of gall put into a gallon of warm water
is sufficient for the above purpose. Gall is
also excellent for taking spots from bomba-
zines, and after being washed they look about
as new as ever 1t must be tn horoughly stirred
into water, and not put upon the cloth. 1t
is used without soap. After being washed in
it, cloth which you want to clean should be
washed in warm suds without using soap.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1881-02-10

WHEAT FOR CH1cKENs.-Every farmer
has noticed that about the time of wheat har-
vest, if the fowls are allowed to run the fields
and barnyards, there is material increase
in the egg supply. The second fact is the
result of the first have fed corn, oats, bar
ley and buckwheat fax and sun flower seeds,
and have found nothing equal to whole wheat
as food for fowls For young chicks it seems
especially adapted, After two or three weeks
feeding on soft food, the young chickens will
pick up the wheat quite greedily, and will
thrive on it as on nothing else. Growing
chickens have large demand for lime, and
especially bone material, and this is more
nearly applied in whole wheat than in other
grain Country Gentleman.
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THE WILLIAMSON FEMALE COLLEGE

THE WILLIAMSON FEMALE COLLEGE
II ESPECTFULLY offers its services to those
ters the thorough and symmetrical cultivation Of
their physical, intellectual, and moral powers
1t is conducted on what is called the ZONE
STUDY" PLAN, with Semi-AnL ual Course Of
Study; and by system of Tutional Premiums,
its low rates are made still lower for ALL who
average IS per cent.
No Public Exercises. No Receptions" Grad
uation, which is always private, may occur eight
times year.
For full information, write for an illustrated
Catalogue Address
Rev. s. LANDER, President,
Williamson, s. c.
November4 As 1y
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
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York County.
M JHEREAS JOHN s. WILSON has applied to
w me for Letters of Administration, de 6onis
non cum teStdnento dnnero, on all and singular,
the goods and chattels, rights and credits of
ISAAC McFADDEN, late of the county afore-
said, deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and admonishall and
singular, the kindred and creditors Of the said
deceased, to be and appear before me at our
NEXT Judge of Probate Court for the said county,
to he holden at York Court House on the 18TH
DAY OF FEBRUARY, instant, to shew cause, if
any, why the said Administration should not
he granted
Given under nv hand and Seal, this 3rd day of
February, in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and eighty one, and in the l05th
year of the Independence of the United States
of America.
J. A. MCLEAN, Judge of Probate.
Februaty3 1t
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NOTICE..

CUBSCRIBERS to the YoRKv1LLE ENQUIRER,
i not regularly served by mail, on the postal
routes between Yorkville and Bullock's Creek
Yorkville to Zeno; and from Yorkville to Clarks
Fork, by the way of Bethany, are hereby in
formed that will deliver their papers along the
routes FREE OF CHARGE, provided they enter
their names on my club. J. N. ROBERTS.
December % So IF
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AGENTS WANTED.

AGENTS WANTED.
VHTE want limited number Of active, ener-
w getic canvassers to engage in pleasant and
profitable 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 in. None but
those who mean business need apply. Address
FINLEY, HARVEY & CO.,
ATLANTA, GA.
January 6 ly
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J. HERNDON,
J. R. SCH0RB'S PHOT0-GALtERY,
1ST HOUSE EAST OF THE JAIL,

4 SUPERIOR Skylight, gallery with every
"A convenience, and determination to do my
best, enables me to promise satisfaction to all in
want of correct and fattering likenesses. Cloudy
weather is as good or better than sunshine for all
subjects. except small children.
August 81 If
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GEORGE Il. SCHORB,
PHOTOGRAPHER,

CHESTER, 9. CAROLINA.
nICTURES taken in all kinds of weather. and
pains taken to please every customer.
Old Pictures COPIED AND ENLARGED, as
low as can be done i'm any city, North or South.
Have on hand a fine selection Of CHURCH
AND PARLOR ORGANS, which are offered
very cheap. instruments guaranteed to be first
class.
Call and see for yourselves, at the PHOTO
GALLERY, opposite the "Cotton Hotel"
Also, authorized agent to receive Subscriptions,
Advertisements and orders for Job Work for the
YoRKvILLE ENQUIRER.
GEORGE T. sCHORB.
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.JOB. PRINTING.

OWING to our superior facilities with the best
J machine presses, An 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
we nvite the attention of business men:
BILL HEADS.
For 500 For 1000
Half-sheet Bill Heads.........."..$3.00 $500
Fourth.sheet Bill Heads, ,.......... 2.25 $50
Sixth-sheet Bill Heads ............ 200 800
Monthly statements at same price ofsixth. sheet
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 1000
Commercial Note, 1925
Packet Note, 10 3.5O
Letter (large siZe) ...""" 800 500
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 p nts 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 en-
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. M. GRIST. Yorkville. 8. C..