Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1883-07-19
The Aurkrille &nqnirer.
YORKVILLE. s. G. {:
THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 10, 1883
THE STATE PRESS ASSOCIATION.

Todd, the efficient secretary of the South Carroll
ma State Press Association, reminded us that
the ninth annual session of that body would
commence at Gaffney City on the 3rd day of
July. Although we have been member of the
Association for the past six years, circumstances
which we could not control, prevented us from
attending any one of the meetings. There being
no impediment in the way, this year, we deter
mined to avail ourselfof opportunity ofmeet-
ing face to face and making the personal acquain-
tance of men whose names were as familiar to us
as household words. In furtherance of this pur-
pose, on the afternoon Of Monday, the 2nc in
stant we left Yorkville, for Gaffney City, on
the northward bound passenger train of the
Chester and Lenoir Railroad, which was i'll charge
of Major Jim Marshall, one of the most atten-
tive and efficient conductors who ever ierked a
bell rope or punched ticket.
At o'clock, Gastonia was reached; but as we
could get no further OH our way by railroad until
next morningat 1.5O and desiring to avoid night
ride, we decided to 90 to All-Healing Springs,
remain there all night and 90 thence next day to
Kings Mountain station on the Air Line Rail-
road. We were soon seated in one Of the hacks
several of which are in waiting on the arrival Of
each train. Something more than an hours ride
brought us to IAll-Healing Springs.
eral acquaintances, and among others by lady
friend from Charlotte, who is always on the alert
to make those about her feel comfortable. Being
of practical turn of mind, she Immediately in
formed us that supper was in waiting. Without
any unnecessary delay we entered the dining
room There we found everything neat and
tasteful the table supplied with an abundance
of we'll prepared edibles, the revolving fans in
motion and producing a delightful temperature,
not pestiferous fly to be seen, and Mr.. Richard
Garrett moving about from table to table. seeing
that the wants of all the guests were promptly
attended 20. \ visit to the springs, a chat with
friends for an hour, stroll to the ball eoom
where the young people were dancing and then
to cottage on the hill, away from the noise OF
the hotel, and we were soon asleep.
Next morning we were pleased to observe that
since last season a number of neat cottages have
been erected additional rooms are added to the
hotel building, the grounds have been beautl-
fled, the artificial pond has been enclosed by
substantial railing paint has been applied where
most needed, and the appearance OF all the sur
roundings rendered more attractive. AS place
Of resort, Al-Healing Springs is to becommend-
ed for the solid comforts that can be obtained at
Il moderate cost, the purity of the air. the gener-
al cleanliness maintained on the premises, and
the constant attention to the wants OF guests,
whether they be rich or poor, sick or well, fash
ionable or questionable, old or young. Dr.
Garrett, the manager for the All-Heallng Springs
Company gives every department Of the estab-
lishment his constant supervision and attention,
and the whole machinery moves without JAR
noise or confusion
We left All-Healing Springs on Tuesday at
ternoon and reached Kings Mountain station
to west
bound train of the Airline Railroad. Less
than an hours run brought US to Gatfney City.
On arriving at the depot we were met by Inten-
dant Simon, Col. w. w. Gatfney, other men,
bers of the citizens committee, and number
of the newspaper fraternity who had preceded
us. The greetings Of old acquaintance and the
making of new ones soon made us feel ut home
Just here we will mention that the Press AS
sociation has for one of its objects, the bringing
together in social contact, representatives of the
several newspapers of the State, in order that
each NAV be in condition to better understand
the temper and motives of others, and thereby
enable all to work in harmony for the best inter-
ests Of the State Another object is to afford ia
clities for comforting with each other with regard
to the plans adopted by each in the business
management Of their respective publications,
and thus, by suggestion, eradicate evils winch
have more or less resulted in harm, in pecuniary
point Of view, to almost every newspaper in the
State. But, nevertheless, it is not intended that
any rules shall be adopted with regard to the
business management of their publications.
which require the members of the Association
TO adhere to them without regard to circum-
stances surroundings.
The Press Association met on Tuesday after
noon in Woods Hall, and was called to order by
the President, Col. T. b. Crews, of the Laurens-
vile Heraid After prayer by the Chaplain,
Rev. Sidi II. Browne, the secretary called the
roll, when the following members answered to
their names: r. r. Hemphill, Of the Abbeville
!Mediu,n James A. Hoyt, of the Baptist Courier );
f. p. Beard, of the kershaw Gazette; II. B.
Crews. of the Laurensvlle Herald w. J. Nc
kerrall. of the Marion Star !: J. d. McLucas, of
the Marion Merchant dnd Farmer F. Melchers,
of the Charleston Zietung: a. S. Todd, ofthe An
derson Journal; L. NJ. Grist, Of the Yorkville
ENQUIRER; Hugh Wilson, of the Abbeville Press
,,nd Banner NJ. B. McSweeny, of the Hampton
Guardian =; J. c. Bailey, of the Greenville Moum-
tai,.eer c. H. Prince, of the Florence Times II.
H. Clark, of the Camden Journal; l.. c. Ligon,
of the Aiken Journal and Revie,r Rev. Sid H.
Browne, of the Christian Neighbor }; w. l.. Thom-
us, of the Marlboro Monitor Julian w. Cavis, of
the Spartanburg Herald; Charles Petty, of the
Spartanburg Spartan; c. Z. R. Drayton, Of the
Aiken Recorder; w. J. Montgomery, of the Pee
Dee index w. Waddy Thomson, of the Gaffney
CnrOLinian.
After the disposal Of matters of no interest to
any one except the members Of the Association,
and the appointment of a committee to arrange
the details Of formal reception rendered by the
authorities of Gatlney City, the Association ad-
iourned to meet at o'clock, P. NJ.
At the time appointed, the members of the AS
sociation and many Of the citizens of Gatfney,
including quite number of ladies, assembled in
Woods Hail. After the assemblagc had been
called to order, Mr.. Moses Simon, the intendant
Of the town, in few well timed and appropriate
remarks, introduced Col. w. Waddy Thomson,
the editor of the CdTolni0n, who then arose, and
in an address which was happily conceived and
eloquently delivered, in behalf of the citizens,
welcomed the Association to Gatfney City. The
address was responded to in an appropriate man.
ner by Col r. B. Crews, the president of the
Association. After arranging the details for a
visit, next day, to Limestone Springs, about a
mile distant, the assemblage dispersed with the
announcement that the Press Association would
resume business at II o'clock, next morning.
On Wednesday morning, Immediately after
breakfast, a number of vehicles were drawn
up in front Of the doors Of the hotel and the
members of the Association, together with the
ladies of the party and number OF citizens,
were soon comfortably seated. In short time
the entire party safely landed at the springs.
Some engaged themselves in strolllng over the
grounds; others in examining the huge build
ing which was erected about half century ago
as place Of summer resort and where in those
early days, three hundred guests would be as
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