Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-11-20
Correspondence of the Yorkville Enquirer.
LETTER FROM CHESTER.

CHESTER, November 19, 1984.-On last
Tuesday information was received at this
place Of a difficulty that had occurred the
day before at Fort Lawn between MIR.
Charles Dunlap and Wade Heath, colored.
The particulars are briefly these: On the
Saturday previous Wade Heath sold some
cotton to Mr.. Dunlap, with the understand
ing that the money would be paid on Mon
day. The money was paid according to
agreement on that day, but after receiving
the money Wade became dissatisfied for the
reason that cotton had advanced in price
He demanded the return of his cotton, at
| the same time offering to return Mr.. Dun
lap his money. The latter would not re-
ceive it and told Wade he could not have
the cotton. Wade persisted in demanding
the cotton, and threatened to take it, when
the difficulty occurred which resulted in
Dunlap shooting Wade. 1t is feared that
the wound will have fatal termination.
Our town and county was we'll represent
ed at the State Fair. Those who attended
were we'll pleased with the exhibits. The
fine horses and good racing were among the
principal attractions at the Fair. Among
the visitors to the Fair from this place
was Mr.. A. G. Fischil and his bride, who,
until Tuesday was Miss Mollie Stricken. On
that day she and Mr.. Fischil became one in
matrimonial bonds and very soon after the
celebration of the ceremony, left for Colum-
bia. This happy couple, without single
doubt, had splendid time at the Fair.
Their multitude of friends wish them many
joys and only a few troubles while Journey
ing over the rugged pathway of life.
Our people still rejoice in Cleveland's
election. There is some talk of Chester
furnishing her quota to participate in his
Inauguration. 1t has been suggested that
our county send one hundred Democrats,
arrayed in red shirts, to Washington to take
part in the grand procession that will es-
cort Grover Cleveland to the Capitol on the
Fourth Of next March. This is good sug-
gestion and there is a movement on foot
looking to its adoption. Would it not be a
good idea for each county in the state to do
the same thing? A brigade of South Car
olina red shirted Democracy would be a
prominent feature in the inaugural pro-
cesson. This appearance in the streets
of Washington, say commanded by Maj
G. w. Woodward, of Fairfield county,
would excite boundless enthusiasm among
the Democracy of the whole country.
The Fishing Creek Factory is again in op-
Grafton. The damage occasioned by the
late fire was promptly repaired, and the
desired machinery was obtained with re-
markable quickness. 1t was exceedingly
fortunate that Mr.. w. II. Hall, and Mr..
Sidney Robinson were present at the time
of the fire. They were doubtless instru-
mental in preventing the destruction Of
the entire building, and machinery. 1t
would be suitable and graceful thing for
the company to remember in a practical
way the great services which were rendered
at the peril of their lives.
Mr.. J. B. Cornwell, Of our county, lost by
fire on last Friday night his corn crib and
seven hundred bushels of corn. The corn
was hauled from the field on the same day.
The fire was the work on an incendiary.
There is great mortality among the hogs
on the western side of the county. 1t is at
tributed by some to the scarcity of water oc-
casioned by the extensive drought now pre-
vailing.
The rise in the value of cotton rejoices the
hearts of farmers. Those that can will hold
their cotton for still higher price. NJ.