Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-03-20
of the Yorkville Enquirer.
LETTER FROM CHESTER.

CHESTER, March ia series of religious
meetings were recently held at Mount Pros
pect, in the eastern portion of this county,
by Rev. Mr.. Blosser, of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church, and Rev. Mr.. Oliver,
of the Methodist Church. These meetings
resulted in great good to those VINO attend
ed. A new feature, I have been told, was
introduced into these services Ointment
was poured upon the heads of those who
repented of their sins and made profes.
sion of their faith. The ministers engaged
in these meetings laid particular stress upon
the doctrine of faith. One Of their hearers
was so impressed with the truth and solem-
nifty of their views that he avoWed his in
tention hereafter not to use any medicine
in the event of sickness, but to trust en-
tirely in the efficacy Of faith.
Thursday of last week was the day ap-
pointed by John NJ. McNeel, Esq, Chair
man of the Democratic Executive Commit
tee of this county, for the holding of mass
meeting at this place to consider "a matter
of vital public moment, viz: the destitu-
ton and suffering produced in our own
borders by the recent cyclone" The OBJ
ject of the meeting was to devise plan for
aiding the sufferers. Unfortunately the day
was rainy and very disagreeable, and con-
try friends were unable to come to town:
Another day will doubtless be appointed
for holding the meeting. The object in
view is such as cannot fail to commend
itself to the kind consideration of all.
The flourishing town Of Richburg does
not propose to be satisfied with her present
dimensions, but contemplates an enlarge
ment. Mr.. F. II. Barber, l have been in
formed, has in view the erection of eight
cottage houses. They are intended to sup
ply demand for houses which has long
Dr n Marion and Mr. T. ~
Backstrom contemplate each the erection OF
a private dwelling. Our Methodist friends
ofthat place are talking of building church.
This may not be done Immediately, but a
handsome Methodist Church at Richburg
may be regarded as one of the certalntleS
of the future. Capt. Os. Barber has bought
of the railroad authorities all the refuse
material remaining after the late tire-dam-
aged salt, corn, etc.-and intends to convert
it into fertilizer.
It is expected that the oil mill will be in
operation again the latter part of this week:
The machinery needed to take the place OF
what was broken or damaged has arrived,
and will be put in position at once. There
was an unexpected delay in having the roof
put on. In consequence of this, when 1t
rained the building was flooded, doing more
or less damage everytime. The roofing IS
of felt and was put on last Friday ana
Saturday.
The pastoral relations of Rev. George
Summey with the Presbyterian Church at
Graham, n. c., have been dissolved by
Orange Presbytery, and he is expected to
arrive at this place on the 18th instant.
While the damages to the Presbyterian
Church are being repaired, he can spend
the time in becoming acquainted with the
members of his congregation and the cltl-
zens of our community. If he displays the
fhnfh hn RI
ed at his late pastorate his work will be
crowned with abundant fruit.
Mr.. Osborne Nichols, worthy citizen OF
the Rossville neighborhood, departed this
life on last Wednesday morning, aged %
years. He had been in feeble health for a
long time. He leaves a widow and many
friends to mourn his death.
Paul Gonholtz, of Richburg, was arrested
on warrant issued by Trial Justice Robert
upon Absolom Caldwell. The case was
compromised before coming to trial.
Rev. Mr.. Carlisle preached yesterday to
large congregation at the Methodist
Church. If understood him correctly, he
believes in the doctrine of the complete
sanctifcation of the soul while in this life.
He believes in the possibility ofa man living
for years, indeed for life time, without the
commission Of sin. He may be right, but
IN my limited experience L nave never
seen any one who / thought had arrived
at such degree of perfection.
AS the Clerk Of the Court on last Monday
had adjourned the Court until to-day, a
considerable number of persons were in
town expecting Court to be held, but they
were disappointed. At 10 o'clock the Clerk
called the names of the jurors, but the Judge
being absent, he adjourned the Court until
o'clock in the afternoon, expecting in the
meantime to hear something definite from
the Judge. In this expectation the Clerk
was not disappointed. He received dis
patch from his Honor directing him to ad-
;ourn the Court sine die, which he did: 1t
is thought that Judge Aldrich will order a
special term of Court for Chester county
after the closing of the York term. If he
does not, the Chief Justice should make
provision for special term. The holding
of the Circuit Court for this county without
delay is absolutely essential to satisfaction
of the claims of justice. There are num-
ber of prisoners in Jail who claim the right
of speedy trial. The sickness of Judge
should not be permitted to interfere with
the granting Of this right to the humblest
individual.
Capt. w. S. Hall, one of our honorable