Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-07-31

Courier objects to the scheme, and shows
that the money taken from the State Treas
ury to relieve Spartanburg and other coun-
ties with similar Indebtedness would have
to be replaced by extra taxation on the
people of the entire State.
Correspondence ofthe Yorkville Enquirer.
LETTER FROM CHESTER.
CHESTER, July 29.-There was was big
picnic at Ferguson's store on last Wednes-
day. 1t was a very enjoyable occasion.
The good people of that section Of the coun-
ty did all in their power to make the time
pass pleasantly for all who attended. There
was large crowd in attendance. Not only
the immediate vicinity, but all the sur
rounding country was $: represented. eps The I5e
good use of the time in electioneering.
Messrs. w. R. Davie, J. L. Glenn, S. P.
Hamilton, r. T. Mockbee and F.. II. Nor
gan, aspirants for seats in the Legislature,
favored the crowd with some remarks, con-
fined chiefly to discussion Of the lien law.
The speakers without exception advocated
the repeal of this law. Mr.. Earnest Wal
ker, before introducing the speakers, made
a neat and graceful address. At the close of
the speaking dinner was announced, and the
crowd at once repaired to the table loaded
down with the good things prepared by the
noble women OF that section of the county.
It is entirely unnecessary to speak Of the
enjoyment of the dinner on that occasion.
The actions of the people spoke louder than
any words that can produce. After dinner
an effort was made to have some speaking
from the other candidates, but the etfortwa
unsuccessful. They preferred to talk rather
than speak. The Lewisville Band added
greatly to the pleasure Of, the occasion by
the sweet music they dispensed. My good
friend, Mr.. R. H. Ferguson, dida afourishing
business at his store during the day. hope
he will always do as we'll. Late in the after
noon the crowd dispersed after day OF
much enjoyment Twas really very great
pleasure to me to ha We met again the splen-
did people of that F )rtion of the county, and
participate with them in the pleasures of a
picnic. On my yeturn home that afternoon
I stopped few minutes at the new and
; beautiful store of Messrs. Whiteside &
Marion. 1t is certainly an ornament to
Chester county. The building is of fine di-
mensions, and is fitted up and arranged in
elegant style. My friends, Messrs. White
!; side & Marion, certainly merit success,
for no better and truer men can be found in
the State.
On last Thursday there was another pic
mic, given on the school grounds at the clos
} ing of the session of Mrs. John Flenniken's
school. A tremendous crowd was present,
almost every section of the county having
it's representatives The morning was con-
sumed with the school exhibition. The
pupils performed their respective parts adj
mirably, displaying in high degree the
care, competency and efficiency of their
teacher. She has made an enviable rep
utation as a teacher, and it is quite prob
able that she will be offered a position
in one of our best institutions of learning.
If | had time and space l would like
| to criv tho nan1aS 0f tha nuni1S who dis
tinguished themselves. At the close of the
exhibition dinner was announced. The
ladies of Rocky Creek sustained their
reputation on the occasion, for the table
groaned under the weight of the best and
sweetest viands. There was plenty and
some to spare, Notwithstanding the big
crowd, and everybody appeared to enjoy
the speaking the candidates for the Legisla-
ture Messrs. w. R. Davie, J. L. Glenn, S. p.
Hamilton, R. T.. Mockbee and F. T.. Nor
gan, entertained the crowd with their views
on the political issues of the day. They
kagreed in regard to the propriety Of repeal
ing the lien law, but differed respecting the
appropriations for the Citadel Academy,
and the continuapce Of the Railroad Com
mission.
There was splendid rain Saturday after
noon in some sections Of our county. It
was greatly needed, as crops were suffering
from dry weather The rain in town and
immediate vicinity was light, still it did
much good.
Mr.. William Clawson has had several
hemorrhages of late. His friends are very
uneasy about him. They sincerely hope he
will soon be we'll.
Mr. Charles Alexander, of our town, will
be married to-day to Miss Laida Mcclure,
of Union. I wish for the happy couple all
the happiness that earth can give.
The following gentlemen, Messrs. J. d.
Means, Charles Cobb S. NJ. Jones, and j. l..
Simmons, rendered our county chairman,
J. NJ. McNeel, Esq, very great assistance in
getting up the late ratification meeting at
this place. The success of the meeting was
due, in great measure, to their efforts.
Mr.. William Lewis, who lived here many
years ago, died on last Saturday at States
sville, n. c., where he has made his home
the past few years NJ.
MERE.MENTION.
Ex-United States Senator Davis, of West
Virginia, used to be a brakeman on the rail-
growing tobacco crop is the largest ever
planted in this country. Virginia, North
Carolina and Kentucky planted more than
ever before. .''''''''Philadelphi ladies are Or
ganiZing to abolish the practice of kissing
each other. Nearly five thousand wo-
men are employed in the government offices
in England 1.-THE Virginia Court of APP
peal, in session at Wytheville, has decided
that the act passed by the last Legislature
prohibiting school superintendent from
taking part in politics is unconstitution-
al '''':'''Two negroes were hanged in New
Orleans last Friday for murder. '''...'.'It is
announced that the revisers of the Old TeS-
lament have completed their labors and they
are ready for the printers. 1.-The num-
ber Of deaths from cholera at Marseilles and
Toulon is on the decline, and it is thought
the worst features of the epidemic are
over. '''''''''The committee appointed by the
Chicago National Convention to notify Gro
yer Cleveland of his nomination, performed
that duty last Tuesday. ''''''"Crops in Texas
are suffering from drought, and the situa-
tion of the cotton crop is critical.
There is said to be less sickness in An
derson just now than has ever been known
before at this season of the year.