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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-12-17
AN ORDINANCE

In relation to physicians giving prescriptions fol
wines, spirituous liquors, and bitters Of
which spirituous liquors form an Ingredient
within the corporate limits of Yorkville, 5: C.
WHEREAS the Town Council of Yorkville
w S. c., deem it necessary and proper foi
preserving order and good government in the
said town, to forbid the promiscuous giving OF
prescriptions for wines, spirituous liquors, ano
bitters of which spirituous liquors form an in
gredient, therefore,
Be it Ordained by the Intendant and Wardens;
of Yorkville, S. c., in Council assembled, and
by the authority of the same:
l. That it shall be unlawful for any physician
to give prescription for wines, spirituous
liquors, or bitters, of which sprituous Liquors
form an ingredient, within theincorporate limits
of Yorkville, S. c., except when actually IN coma
fde attendance upon patient.
2 Thatany physician, violating the provisions
of this Ordinance, shall be imprisoned in the
guard house not less than five days, or be made
to work on the streets not less than five days, or
to pay a fine of not less than ten dollars, nor
more than fifty dollars.
g. That this Ordinance shall go into effect on
the first day Of August next. ,oo-
Done in Council, this 23rd day of July, 1885,
H.. ST. under the corporate seal Of said town.
JOHN R. ASHE, Intendant.
II clark
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YORKVll.LE ENQUIRER.
Prospectus for 1885,
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THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
County of York.

VNTHEREASJOS F. WALLACE, &C. c. Pts,
w has applied to me for Letters OF Admins l
goods and chattels, rights and credits of LEON
iDAS McNEEI., late ofthe county aforesaid, de-
ceased. ~
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all
and singular the kindred and creditors OF the
said deceased, to be and appear before me at our
next Judge of Probates Court for York county,
to he holden at York Court House, on TUT UESDAY,
the 5TH DAY OF JANUARY, A. d., 1885, at
II o'clock a. NJ, to shew cause, if any, why the
said Administration should not be granted;
Given under my hand and seal, this 26th day OF
November, in the year of our Lord one thou
sand eight hundred and eighty-tive, and in
the 10th year of the Independence of the Uni
ted States Of America.
J. BEATTY WILLIAMS,
Judge of Probate
November 26 4S bt
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A HAPPY FATHER.-Mose Schaumburg,
junior, has gone into business for himself mot
far from the clothing emporium of his IA
ther.
A few days ago Col. Yerger was urged by
Nose Schaumburg, senior, to purchase a
winter overcoat. He declined, saying:
"Your son, Mr.. Schaumburg, offers me
the same sort of coat for dollar less. Be-
sides, he says your goods are not reliable u
"Ish dot SOP" said Nose, clasping his
hands with delight, as a gratified smile
passed over his features.
eyes, that is true"
"Vell! veil! veil I pleef mine son vas
a tam fool, but now see he has fine head
for piznes. Vot prout fodder 1 vas."-
Ieras Sitti1gs.
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CLERKS SALE.
South Carolina County of York.
IN THE COMMON PLEAS.
Susan E. Barron, Plaintiff, against Thomas G..
Eakin and others, Observation-Disclosures.
will expose to public sale at York Court
House,
ON SALES-DAY IN JANUARY, 1886,
All that certain tract of land, situated in said
County and State, containing
NINETY SIN ACRES, MORE OR LESS,
And bounded by lands of s. E. Barron, S. D.
Simril, Mrs. Sarah Dulin, estate Of j. L.. Barron,
deceased and others. Sold to make partition
amongst the children of Joseph Wallace, deceas-
ed, and their heirs-at-law.
TERMS OF SALE-CASH.
Purchaser to pay for papers,
JOS. F. WALLACE, c. c. c. Pls.
December 10 so At
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THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,

THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
YORK CoUNTY-COUR OF COMMON PLEAS.
William Caldwell, Trustee, Plaintiff, against
land, John Whit Mulholland. Sarah Null
holland and Martha Kell, wife of Banks
Kell, efendants.-Summonsfo for Relef-C0m-
plant not Served.
TO the Defendants above named
VOU are hereby summoned and required to an
i swer the complaint in this action, of which
copy is herewith filed in the office Of the Clerk of
the Court Of Common Pleas, for said county, and
to serve a copy of your answer to the said COM
plant on the subscriber at his Office in Yorkville,
South Carolina. within twenty days after the SER
vice hereof, exclusive Of the day Of such service;
and if you fail to answer the complaint within
the time aforesaid the plaintiff in this action will
apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the
complaint
Dated Yorkvlle, November q, A. D. 1885.
H.. ST. JOSEPH F. WALLACE, c. G. G. Pls.
J. C. CHAMBERS, Plaintiffs Attorney.
NOTICE TO NONRESIDENT MINoRs.-To John
tina Kell wife of Banks Kell-mnors, and their
mother Mary Jane Mullholland, with whom
they reside:
Take notice that on the 9th day of November,
1885, an order was duly filed and entered in the
proceedings, in the Office Of the Clerk of said
Court, appointing Charles E. Spencer, ESQ.,,
Guardian dd Item, for said minor defendants,
unless on or before December oath, 1885, the ap-
pointment of some other person be procured in
their behalf J. G. CHAMBERS,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
December 3 40 Ct
n aT MADAM nAnnr psTTpoAn
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CLERKS SALE.
South CarOlina..-YOrk County.

SOUIh SafO1IHAss. Orh SOuutys
IN THE COMMON PLEAS.
George B. Guntharp, Plaintiff, against o. Robert
Guntharp and others, efendants.-Pa0tition
and Settlement
IN obedience to the Decree of said Court, will
i expose to public sale, at York Court House,
ON SALES-DAY IN JANUARY, 1886,
All that certain tract of land, situated in said
County and State, containing
195 ACRES, MORE OR LESS,
And bounded by lands Of William F. Dye,
Fletcher Duncan, David Ramsour, Ira Hardin,
r. A. Blanton, Doc Moss and Frank Moore.
Sold to make partition and settlement. amongst
the husband and children of Martha S. Gun
tharp, deceased.
TERMS OF'SALE.
One-third Cash, and the balance on credit of
twelve months, with interest from day of sale,
secured by the purchasers bond, and mortgage
of the premises sold. Purchaser to pay Ior pa
pers, and to have leave to pay his entire bid in
Cash.
~ JOS. F. WALLACE, C. G.. c. Pls.
December 10 80 At
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CLERKS SALE.
South CarOIina--.YOrk County.

South CarOIina---YOrk County.
IN THE COMMON PLEAS.
John NJ. Devinney against Sarah Devinney and
others.
IN obedience to the Decretal Order in above
L entitled cause, 1 will expose to public sale at
York Court House, on the
FIRST MONDAY (Sales-Day) IN JANUARY,
Next, between the legal hours of sale, SIXTY
ONE AND TWO-FIFTHS (61 2-5) ACRES OF
LAND, situate in York county, being part of
the lands of the late A. j. DEVINNEY, deceas-
ed The entire tract was bounded by lands of j..
A. Ratchford, Happerfeld, Templeton and 9TH
ers, and 3O3 acres thereof have been assigned to
the widow. The papers on flein my office show
the metes and bounds of the lands to be sold.
TERMS OF SALE.
One-third Cash, balance on credit to Decem-
Der l., 1886, to be secured by purchasers s bond
and n mortgage Of the premises. Purchaser to
pay for papers.
JOS. +. WALLACE, G. C. c. Pls.
December 10 so 1T
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RETIREMENT OF COUNTY BONDS.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
YoRKvILLE, S. c., November 16, 1855.
RUBLIC notice is hereby given that the Board
of County Commissioners for York County,
will r0eive proposals until II o'clock, NJ, on
THURSDAY, the oath day of DECEMBERs,
1885, for the purchase at the lowest price
TY. and the coupons thereon, issued in aid Of the
Chester and Lenoir Narrow Gauge Railroad
Company. The amount to be purchased will be
of the value of two thousand and nine hundred
dollars, (S2 9OO) and the said bonds may be ofer'
ed in lots or otherwise, as holders may DESIRE
BY order of the Board.
JOSEPH n. STEELE, Chairman.
J. B. ALLISON, Clerk of Board.
December3 ~ TT
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EXECUTORS NOTICE

Ill persons indebted to the estate OF JOHN
make payment to the undersigned without de-
law. Persons having claims against the said es
tate are requested to present them to the under
signed, duly authenticated,
J. l.. McGILL, Executor
Dooon,hor IN so st
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ALMOST H1NT.-Mrs. Longcofin, of
Austin, has been limiting to Judge Penny
bunker, who is old and rich, that her
daughter, Esmeralda will make him good
and loving wife.
''She is very much in love with you,
Judge, said Mrs. Longcofin, suggestively.
II am sorry, but can uot reciprocate the
affection of young lady who shows such
bad taste," replied the old Judge, reaching
for his hat and cane.-Sutinqs.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-12-17

~" Shall help you to some tomatus-
ses?" inquired an equisite of a venerable
physician, as he sat opposite to him at one
of our hotel tables. "No, sir, thank you,''
returned the learned savant "but will
trouble you for some of the potatussus, if
YOU please"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-12-17
AUCTION SALES.

LAND FOR SALE.
II WILLsell atpublic outcry, at YORK COURT
HOUSE, on the FIRST MONDAY IN JAN
UARY, 1886, the tract of land OH Turkey Creek,
containing l0S ACRES, known as the "Lock-
hart Place." The said land is bounded by lands
of Jacob Lucas, deceased, and others.
TERMs-One-third Cash: balance in twelve
months, with interest from day of sale. Title
reserved until the land is paid for.
For any information, address
l.. J. DICKSON, Agent,
Kings Mountain, N. c.
December 10 so st
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"Arthur," said a good-natured father
to his "young hopeful" I did not know
till to-day that you had been whipped last
week" "Didn't you, pa?" replied the
hopeful. "I knew it all the time."-Uica-
40 Tribune.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-12-17

paS A Chinese boy, who is learning En-
glish, came across the passage in his Tes-
lament, "we have piped, and ye have not
danced" and rendered it thus: we have
toot, toot to you why you no jump"
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ADMINISTRATRIX'S NOTICE.

A Ill persons having demands against the estate
u of JOHN DULiN, deceased, are requested
to present them, properly authenticated, within
the time prescribed by law. Those indebted to
the said estate are required to make Immediate
payment to the undersigned.
l' MARY J. DULIN,
Administrators with the Will Annexed.
Noronhnr 06 4S st
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N0TICE 70 CREDITORS.

vuyHE creditors of A. J. DENINNEI, deceased
will present their demands against his estat
JOS. +. WALLACE, Administrator.
Decemher3 ~ 3t
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Bg Sorrow sobers US and makes the mind
genial; and in sorrow we love and trust
our friends more tenderl y, and the dead
become dearer to us and just as the stars
shine out in the nights, so there are bles'-
sed faces that look at us in our grief, though
before these features were fading from our
recollection. Suffering! let no man dread it
too much, because it is better for him, and
it will help to make him sure of being I'M
but only in the solemn night, the other
worlds are to be seen shining in the long,
long distances. And it is in sorrow-the
night of the soul-that we are the farthest,
and know ourselves natives of infnity and
sons and daughters of the Most High.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-12-17
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, l,
County of York.

WHEREAS D. D. GASTON has applied to
w me for Letters of Administration, with the
Will annexed, on all and singular the goods and
chattels. rights and credits of JOSEPH NlcCOSII,
late of the county aforesaid, deceased.
These arc, therefore, to cite and admonish all
and singular the kindred and creditors of the
said deceased, to be and appear before me, at our
next Probate Court for the said county, to be
holden at York Court House, on the 26TH DAY
OF DECEMBER, a. d., 1885, at II o'clock, A..
NJ, to shew cause, if any, why the said Admin
istration should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal, this 7th day OF
December, in the year of our Lord one thou
sand eight hundred and eighty-ive, and in the
10th year of American Independence.
J. BEATTY WILLIAMS,
Judge of Probate.
December 10 50 "
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TAX RETURNS FOR Iss5-s6.
OFFICE OF COUNTY AUl
YORK COUNTY.

OFFICE OF COUNTY AUDITOR,
YORK COUNTY.
YoRKvILLE, S. c., November 30th, 1885. J
I'm compliance with law, the TAX BOOKS OF
\, YORK COUNTY, for fiscal year 1856, Will
open on the FIRST DAY OF JANUARY, 1885,
and CLOSE ON THE 2OTH OF FEBRUARY,
1886, after which time penalty Of fifty per cent.
will be added to the property Of such taxpayers
who fail to make returns in the time prescribed
aeey9 Ts Sppes &c pf T. There viii be-
a RE-ASSESSMENT Of real property by the
township boards. For the convenience of tax
payers will attend at the following places and
the times stated, for the purpose OF receiving
the returns of taxpayers:
At Bethany, (McGill's Store on Friday, Janu-
ary l. 1885,
At Glover, on Saturday, January2, 1886.
At Brattonsville, on Monday, January 4, 1885,
At McConnelsville, on Tuesday, January S,
At Bullocks Creek, School House) on We'd
nesday, January 6, 1886.
At Rainey's School House, on Thursday, Janu-
ary 7, 1886.
At Hickory Grove, on Friday, January 8, 1886.
At Yorkville, on Saturday, January 9, 1886.
At Blacks, on Monday, Tuesday and Wednes-
day, January llth, 18th and 18th, 1886.
At Moore's. School House) on Thursday jan
uary l4th, 1886.
At Whitaker, on Friday, January Is, 1886.
AtClarks Fork Post Office, on Saturday, jan
At Bethel on Monday, January IS, 1886.
At Point School House, (Bethel), on Tuesday,
January 10Th, 1885,
At Clay Hill, on Wednesday, January Goth,
1886.
At Ebenezer, on Thursday, January21 1886.
At Massey's Store, on Friday, January %, 1886.
At Yorkville, on Saturday, January 23rd, 1886.
At Rock Hill, on Monday, Tuesday, Wednes-
day, Thursday and Friday, January 25th, Goth.
9th, 2Sth and 10Th, 1886.
At Coates Tavern, on Saturday, January 3Oth,
1886.
At Fort Mill, on Monday, Tuesday and We'd
nesday, February 1st, End and 3rd, 1886.
And at Yorkville, from February 4th to Feb
ruary Goth, 1886, inclusive.
I request tax x-payers to meet me in their re-
spective townships, and thus avoid the usual rush
at the office in Yorkville.
w. B. WILLIAMS,
Auditor York County.
December3 40 tt
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APPLICATION FOR DISCHARGE.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned,
~ Administrator of the estate of ROBERT
CAIRNES, deceased, has madea final settlement
with the Judge of Probate for York county, and
on Saturday, the 26th day of December. A. d.,
1885, at IL o'clock A. NJ, will make application
for final discharge from liability as Admins
traitor of said estate.
ROBERT A. GILFILLAN, Administrator.
nl,arD
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ag The promises of God spring from or
out of his own good pleasure and hence are
sure. Their foundation is the unchanged
bleness of God. A knowledge of this grand
truth made Paul cheerful in the midst OF
great trials. Our ignorance of God is the
troyed for lack of knowledge" is the decla.
ration of the Scriptures"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-12-17

ETIoUETTE.-A fashionable visitor thus
addressed little girl: How do you do, my
little dear?" every we'll, I thank you,"
she replied. The visitor then added !:
"Now, my dear, you must ask how do"
The child honestly replid: II don't care
to know"
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JOB PRINTING.


nWING to our superior facilities with the best
machine presses, an abundance of type and
first-class appointments throughout our office,
we are prepared to execute all manner OF JOB
PRINTING in superior style, and at prices that
will compare with New York or Philadelphia
charges for the same quality Of work and mate
rials. We have recently made reduction in
prices for the following classes ofwork, to which
we invite the attention of business men:
BILL HEADS.
For 500 For l0OU
Half-sheet Bill Heads, 90 $500
Fourth sheet Bill Heads, ...... 225 35O
Sixth-sheet Bill Heads, ,.."....... 2.OO 3OO
Monthly statements at same price of siXth-sheet
DILL heads We will fill an order for bill heads,
giving any desired number ofeither size OF sheet
at proportionate prices.
LETTER HEADS.
For 500 For 1000
Commercial Note, 10 SS,Eo
Packet n Ote, 80 ooO
Letter (large size) ..... 3.oo oVo
For the above work we use superior quallty
of paper and guarantee entire satisfaction IN eV-
cry instance.
We also give special attention to the printing
of Briefs, Arguments and Points and Authorl-
ties which we furnish strictly according to the
requirements of the Justices OF the supreme
Court, and in proof reading exercise the utmost
care to ensure accuracy.
We are prepared to furnish all other kinds OF
printing. from visiting card to large volume
and will be pleased to furnish estimates for any
style of work desired. Address,
L. NJ. GRIST, Yorkville, S. &,
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b8@ A lumberman out west being poorly
provided with of sustenance for his men,
fed them with pork cooked with the rind
upon it. A young man of the company,
not liking that outer portion of the food,
was observed by the host to be removing
the outside covering, whereupon mine host
said, "Young man, we eat rind and all
here" To which the youth REPLIED" All
right, old man, Pm cutting it off for you"
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APPLICATION FOR DISCHARGE.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned.
Administrator of the estate of FA1TH4
HOUSER, deceased, has made final settlement
with the Judge of Probate for York county, and
on the llth day of January 1886, at II clock, A.
NJ. will make application for final discharge
from liability as administrator of the said estate.
w. II. CARROLL, Administrator
Dncemb 10 80 3t
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VIOLATING HIS CoNTRAcT.-"Pa," >" said
Bobby, who had been allowed to sit up a
little while after dinner, with the distinct
understanding that he was to ask no foolish
questions, "can God do everything?"
'Yes."
"Can He make two foot rule with only
one end to it?"
lone more question like that" said the
old man, ''and you will be packed off to
bed -
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REPAIRING.
GEORGE IT. SCHORB.
COOKING STOVES.

NEW Harvest Home, Southern Baker, Cotton
~ Option, Southern Friend, Bill Arp, Patron
and other popular styles of Cooking Stoves. An
invoice lust received, and will be sold as low as
the same quality Of Stove can be bought in this
or any other southern market. For sale at the
Tin and Stove establishment of