Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-14
Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
LETTER FROM CHESTER.

CHESTER, August R.-The annual meeting Of
the stockholders of the Chester and Cheraw Rail
road was held at this place on last Tuesday. The
old Board of Directors We're reelected with the
exception of Mr.. N. B. Chafee, of Lancaster.
DR.. Mackey of that place, was chosen in his
place. 1t was shown at the meeting that the
Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Railroad Com
! pany, which a couple Of years ago leased the
Chester and Cheraw Railroad, had complied with
all the terms of the lease having paid the inter-
est on the bonds, the dividend on the stock, and
having built the bridge over Catawba river in
the prescribed time. The Chester and Cheraw
Railroad is in fiourishing condition. 1t is
hoped that the time is not far distant when this
railroad will be extended from Lancaster to Che
raw, when this is done very important line Of
railroad will be finished. At meeting Of the
Board Of Directors, Mr.. w. H. Hardin was re-
elected President, and Mr.. David Hemphill Sec
retary and Treasurer
The good people of Fishing Creek gave on last
Wednesday barbecue and picnic, which was in
every way grand success. The big crowd that
was present thoroughly enjoyed the happy occa-
sion. Persons were present from every portion
of the county. Of course the candidates were on
| hand those for the Legislature favored their
| hearers, among whom were number OF the
fair daughters Of Fishing Creek, with their
views on various questions that are now agita-
ting the public mind. The speakers were grace
| fully introduced by Mr.. J. Harry Neely. The
| Lewisville hand enlivened the occasion with
sweet strains ofmusic. At the close ofthe speak
ing dinner was announced, and was undoubted-
Iva sumptuous repast. Better barbecued meat
never ate in my life. Those who attended to the
barbecuing understood the business perfectly.
The dinner in quantity and quality was all that
could be desired, and the good people who gave
| it had the satisfaction and pleasure Of knowing
that il was heartily enjoyed. Indications Of rain
shortly after dinner occasioned dispersion OF
| the crowd sooner than was anticipated
! Friday was big day at Carmel Hill. A tre-
mendous crowd was present to enjoy the pleas
ure of picnic given by the good people of that
| portion Of the county. A considerable number
of ladies graced the occasion with their presence
Major J. w. Wilkes, who had not before given
his views publicly on the issues of the day, ad-
dressed the crowd They were gracefully intro
duced by Mr.. w. G.. Austin. At the close Of
| each speech the Sandy River Band dispensed en-
tertaning music. On the grounds was erected
exceedingly enjoyed by the young people. At
| the close Of the speaking, the large crowd par
| took of splendid dinner. The enjoyment of
the feast was commensurate with the vigorous ap-
petites displayed by all. The people of Carmel
| Hill and vicinity are models of hospitality, and
are certainly noble people.
II. G. Siler, of Dallas, n. c., was arrested here
on last Sunday night, and lodged in JAIL charged
with the violation of the State law, prohibiting
the sale of intoxicating liquors. Five barrels of
not charged with violating the internal revenue
law, as the barrels were properly stamped.
This is the day for the primary election. The
candidates are in a state of excitement. l will
make no attempt to forecast the result of the
election.
The crops around and in the vicinity Of town
are needing rain. Good rains have recently fall
en- in different portions Of the county.
| A camp-meeting will be held at Mt. Prospect
Church, in this county, beginning on the 10Th in
slant. 1t will continue for ten days. The meet
ing will doubtless be one of great pleasure.