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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-10-15
Nntnornns department.

The TRIALS OF A SCHOOLMISTRESS.-
Teacher Gn mental arithmetic)-If there
were three peaches on the table, Johnny,
and your little sister should eat one of them,
how many would be left?
Johnny How many sisters would be
left?
Teacher-Now listen, Johnny. If there
were three peaches on the table, and your
little sister should eat one, how many would
be left?
Johnny-We amt had peach in the
house this year, let alone three.
Teacher-We are only supposing the
peaches to be on the table, Johnny.
Johnny-Then they wouldn't be real
peaches?
Teacher-No.
Johnny-Would they be preserved peach
es?
Certainly not.
Johnny-Picked peaches?
Teacher-No, no. There wouldn't be any
breaches at all, as I told you, Johnny; we
only suppose the three peaches to be there.
peaches, of course.
Teacher-Now, Johnny, put that knife in
your pocket or will take it away, and pay
attention to what I am saying. We imagine
three peaches to be on the table.
Johnny-Yes.
Teacher-And your little sister eats one
of them and then goes away.
Johnny-Yes, but she wouldn't 60 away
until she had finished the three. You don't
know my little sister.
Teacher-But suppose your mother was
there, and wouldn't let her eat but one?
Johnny-Mother's out of town, and won't
be back till next next week. .s..
Teacher (sternly)-Now, Johnny, 1 will
put the question once more, and If you do
not answer it correctly I shall keep you
after school. If three peaches were on the
table and your little sister were to eat one
of them, how many would be left?
Johnny (straigh ghtening up)-There wouldn't
be any peaches left. I'd grab the other two.
Teacher (touching the bell)-The scholars
are now dismissed. Johnny White will re-
main where he is.
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THE STATE OFF SOUTH CAROLINA.

UT SOS ~
COUNTY OF Y0RK-COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
John NJ Devinney, Plaintiff, against Sarah De-
vinney, Mary Mcfarland, James Mcfarland,
Martha Rawls, Ella McCants, Robert Nc
Cants, Eliza Stewart, Grayson Devinney,
Margaret c.. Mcfarland, James A. Devinney,
William D. Devinney, Robert Lee Devinney,
B. Jenkins Devinney and Joseph +. Wallace,
Administrator, Defendants. Jor
Reliet-Complaint not Served.
To the Defendants above named:
X7OU are hereby summoned and required to
I answer the complaint in this action, which
has this day been filed in the office Of the Clerk
of the Court of Common Pleas, for the said coun-
tv, and to serve copy of your answer to the
said complaint on the subscribers at their office,
at Yorkville, South Carolina, within twenty days
after the service hereof exclusive of the day OF
such service; and if you fail to answer the COM
plant within the time aforesaid, the plaintiffs
in this action will apply to the Court for the re-
lief demanded in the complaint.
n B.-Robert Lee Deyinney, b. Jenkins De-
yinney and Grayson Devinney, minor Defend
ants, and Mary Nichols, mother Of Grayson De-
yinney, with whom he resides, will take notice
that. Unless guardians al lHen, for each Of said
minors are previously appointed, upon motions
i'm that behalf for said minors, the Plaintiff will
move the Judge Of the Probate Court for York
County, at the courtroom, on November II, 1885,
at 10 A. NJ, for an order appointing some suIta-
BILE person guardian dd Item to defend the action
for said minors.
Dated September 8, A. D. 1885.
H. ST. JOS. +. WALLACE, 6. c. Pls.
HART e. HART, Plaintiffs Attorneys.
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RAILROAD ELECTION.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, YORK COUNTY, !
OFFICE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,
YoRKvILLE, S. c., September q, 1885. }
NOTICE is hereby given to all whom it may
~ concern, that at regular meeting OF the
Board of County Commissioners for said county,
held on Monday, the 2lst day of September, 1855,
a resolution was adopted upon regular petition,
filed in said office, signed by majority of the
to submit to the qualified voters ofsaid township,
at an election to be held in said township, on
SATURDAY, THE 9TH DAY OF OCTOBER,
1885, the question of subscribing the sum OF
THIRTY TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS by
said township, lin seven per cent coupon bonds,
payablein twenty-five years., to the capital stock
of the Georgetown and North Carolina Narrow
Gauge Railroad Company, the funds realized
from said bonds to be expended exclusively in
the construction of said Railroad in said town.
ship of Bullock's Creek said road to run in a
south east course from Hickory Grove, through
or between Bairsville and Hoodtown. Provided,
That no part Of said subscription shall be de-
liverea until all the terms of the proposed
contract between the County Commissioners,
representing the said Township, and the said
Railroad Company, shall have been complied
with.
The said proposed contract will be on file in the
Office Of the County Commissioners on and after
this date.
But it is expressly provided that said bonds
shall not be delivered to the said Railroad Com
pany except in the following manner, and upon
the following conditions, (until which delivery
they shall not bear interest) to wit:
One-half to be paid when the said road shall
be completed the distance of five miles from the
crossing of the said Bulock's Creek township
line in its southeast course from Hickory
Grove, through or between Blairsville and Hood.
town, and the remainder to be paid when said
road shall be completed to the crossing of said
Township line in a southeast course from the
completion point of the first five miles Of said
road and further, said road shall be standard or
broad gauge.
This petition shall be recorded upon the minute
book of the County Commissioners Of York
county, and be on file in said office on and after
the DIST day Of September, A. D., 1885.
The election shall be by ballot, having written
or printed thereon either the word, SUBSCR1P-
TION," or !'NO SUBSCRIPTION" and shall be
conducted in every respect according to the law
governing general elections.
The following managers are appointed for said
election:
For Blairsville Precinct-R. r. higgins, Will
liam Y. White and j. +. PleXico.
For Bullocks Creek Precinct-James c. Ashe,
J. R. Jenkins, and w. l.. Hood.
By order of the Board.
JOSEPH N. STEELE, Chairman.
JAMES B. ALLISON, Clerk.
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AN ORDINANCE

In relation to physicians giving prescriptions for
wines, spirituous liquors, and bitters OF
which spirituous liquors form an ingredient,
within the corporate limits of Yorkville, ): e.
WHEREAS the Town Council Of 1orkville,
w S. c., deem it necessary and proper tor
preserving order and good government in the
said town, to forbid the promiscuous giving OF
prescriptions for wines, spirituous liquors, and
bitters of which spirituous liquors form an in
gredent, 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 a prescription for wines, spirituous
liquors, or bitters, of which spirituous liquors
form an Ingredient within theincorporate limits
of Yorkville, S. c., except when actually in bona
fde attendance upon patient.
3 That any 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.
3. That this Ordinance shall 60 into effect on
the first day Of August next.
Done in Council, this 23rd day OF July, 1850,
IT,. ST. under the corporate seal of said town.
JOHN r. ASHE, Intendant.
F. A. GILBERT, Clerk.
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September Ii
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
(,Ouuty Of York.

WHEREAS JOS. F. WALLACE, c: c. Pls.,
w has applied to me for Letters of Admins
traton on ali and singular the goods and chattels,
rights and credits of JOS. NJ. ADAMS, late OF
the county aforesaid, deceased. -
These are, therefore, to cite and admonlsh all
and singular the kindred and creditors of the
said deceased, to be and appear before me, at our
en- Mt York Court House on the 9TH DAY OF
NOVEMBER, A. D., 1885, at II o'clock, A: NJ,
to shew cause if any, why the said Administra-
ton should not be granted.
Given under NV hand and seal, this 1st day of
October, in the year of our Lord one thou
sand eight hundred and eighty-fve, and in the
10th year of American Independence.
j. BEATTY WILLIAMS.
Judge of Probate.
October | 40 OC
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THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Comfy Of York.

VxIHEREASJOS. F. WALLACE, C. c. c. Pls.,
w has applied to me for Letters of Admins
tration on all and singular the goods and chat
tells, rights and credits of EMMA NJ. ROACH,
late of the county aforesaid, deceased.
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 Probate's Court for York county,
to he holden at York Court House, on TUESDAY,
the nth DAY OF NOVEMBER, A. D., 1885, at
IL o'clock, A. NJ, to shew cause, if any, why the
said administration should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal, this sth day of
October in the year Of our Lord one thou
sand eight hundred and eighty five, and in
the 10th year Of the Independence of the Uni
ted States of America.
j. BEATTY WILLIAMS, ..
Judge of Probate.
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CLERKS SALE.
South CarOIina..YOrk County

IN THE COMMON PLEAS.
Robert n. McElwee, and others, Executors,
against G. Ann Brown and others.
IN obedience to the Decree of the Court, made
Il in the above entitled cause, I will expose to
public sale, at York Court House, on the
FIRST MONDAY (Sales-Day) IN NOVEMBER
Next, during the legal hours Of sale, all that
piece, parcel and tract of land, situated in York
county and State aforesaid, on waters OF Bui,
locks Creek, and known as the Ferguson tract
containing
143 ACRES, MORE OR LESS,
Bounded by lands Of estate Of J. n. McElwee
and others, and now known as the
"SCOGGINS' PLACE."
Being that tract occupied by David B. Scoggins
in his life time and since his death, by his family
TERMS OF SALE.
Half Cash. Balance of the purchase money
on credit of twelve months, with interest from
day of sale, secured by the purchasers bond
and mortgage Of the premises, with leave to
the purchaser to pay his entire bid in cash.
Purchaser to pay for papers.
JOS. F. WALLACE, C. C. C. Pls.
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JOHN R. ASHE.
PROCLAMATION.
Dry Goods, Groceries, Plantation Supplies,
Wagons, Shingles, Lime, &C., for
tho Foil of 122S

Dry Goods, Groceries, Plantation Supplies,
Wagons, Shingles, Lime, &c., for
the Fall of 1885.
VvHE attention of the trading public Is hereby
called to the advantages offered by my house
for the Fall Trade of 1885. am now receiving
new and seasonable goods in every department
of my business, and have bought largely, getting
every advantage offered for cash, in large lots,
and know can cater to the wants of the trade
at as low prices as can be offered.
My Specialties Now Are
Pure Red Rust Proof Seed Oats of which have
$500 bushels, and on which will meet the closest
competition.
Bagging and Ties.
will be able to supply large trade in this
line. Bagging will be some higher and lies
some cheaper than last season.
WAGONS.
"Old Hickory" is the best. I will order Wag-
ons for any one wanting tirst-class Wagon
on guaranteed prices and quality. The Cid
Hickory Wagon, made at Louisville, kentucky,
stands head.
Shingles, Lime, Brick,
will keep frst-class Shingles on hand, and
am ready to furnish the same in large or small
lots. Limestone Springs Lime is the best in the
world. Will furnish the same by the barrel or
car load. Can also furnish frst-class Brick, de-
livered here or at any station on the G. and H. H.
R., or at the yard at tMcConnellsville, s. G..
Dry Goods and Groceries.
lam renewing nv stock now every day with
new and fresh goods and will offer to the trade a
full stock of Staple Dry Goods, Notions, Cloth
ing, Hats Boots, Shoes, &c. Also, full stock
of Family Groceries. On all of which will lead
all competition. JOHN r. ASHE.
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THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County of York.

WHEREAS JOS. F. WALLACE, c. G. Pls.
w has applied to me for Letters OF Admins
tells, rights and credits of JOSEPH G. SMARR
late of the county aforesaid, deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all
and singular the kindred and creditors OF the
next Probate Court for the said county. to be
holden at York Court House, on the 26TH DAY
OF OCTOBER, 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 NV hand and seal, this 18th day OF
September in the year of our Lord one thou
sand eight hundred and eghty-tive, and in the
10th wear of American Independence.
j. BEATTY WILLIAMS,
Judge of Probate.
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WEST LIBERTY SREET.
Iorkville Livery and Feed Stables

TUsT received a lot of Cincinnati Bugsies, Car,
eD riages, Jumpseat Phetons, all standard
grade work. Also few Columbus Buggies Will
be kept in stock and sold at the most reasonable
prices.
SECONDHAND VEHICLES.
The following secondhand Vehicles for sale,
in which bargains will be given:
Buggies,
Spring Wagons,
l Four-Seat Ph@ton,
Two-Horse Wagon,
All in good running order, and will besold cheap
for cash, or on time.
Buggy Cushions, Shafts and Poles will be Kept
in stock.
Something New.
I now have in connection with my, Livery
Stable No. Queen City HEARSE and glass
front COACH, which will be furnished for fu-
neral occasions, at short notice and for moderate
charges.
FEED STABLES.
Have YOUR horses fed at the YORKVILLE LIV-
cry AND FEED STABLES, where they will re-
ceve the best attention at reasonable prices.
WV ~ WV F. E. SMITH.
April % II
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AUCTION SALES.
CLERKS SALE.
SOuth Carolina.-COunt Of York.
IN THE COMMON PLEAS.

south Carolina--County Of York.
INTHE COMMON PLEAS.
s. r. Moore and Others Plaintiffs, against j. S.
NJ. Davidson and WIFE Complaint for Ke-
lief &c.
S. R. Moore and others, Plaintiffs, against Jere-
mah Fickling and wife. Complaint Tor ne
tief, &c.
IN obedience to the Decree and Judgment of
4 the Court made in the causes as above entltled,
will expose to public sale, at York Court House,
on the
FIRST MONDAY (Sales- Day. IN NOVEMBER,
Next during the legal hours of sale, the follow
ing described Real Estate, situated in ork coun-
ty and said State, to wit:
One tract Of land, situated on Bullock's Creek,
containing
SEVEN HUNDRED ACRES,
More or less adjoining lands of J: S. R. Thorn
son, Mrs J. NJ. Smarr, S. L. Davidson and oth-
ers. In this tract there are l25 acres OF hne
BOTTOM LAND in good state of cultivation,
100 acres BOTTOM LAND in original forest
timber, and $50 acres Of ORIGINAL FOREST
UPLAND, finely timbered.
Also, all that other tract of land, situated on
the Howelrs Ferry Road, on Cark's Fork, con-
THREE HUNDRED ACRES,
More or less, adjoining lands of E. G. Byers, j.
w. Jones, J. N. McGill and others.
Also, all that lot of land with
BRICK DWELLING,
ISlOht-hOoMd anu III tne wv ~
OF YORKVILLE, containing ONE-HALF
ACRE, more or less, adjoining lots Of H. F. Ad-
ickes and J. c. Kuykendal.
Also, all that tract of land on the North Carroll
na line, adjoining lands of CARROTS, Mrs. Bolin
and others, containing
125 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
Also all that other tract of land, bounded by
| lands of VIM. Bolin, VIM. Barber and others,
| containing
ONE HUNDRED AND TWELVE ACRES,
More or less.
Also, all that other tract of land near Kings
Mountain battle-ground, adjoining lands OF G.
Hambright, Goforth and others, containing
ONE HUNDRED AND SEVEN ACRES,
| More or less.
All the above Real Estate. situated in York
county, South Carolina. Sold as the property of
JOHN s. MOORE, deceased.
TERMS OF SALE.
Half Cash. Balance of purchase money due
in twelve months, with interest from day of sale,
secured by bond and mortgage of the premises
sold. Purchaser, or purchasers, to have the op-
ton of paying their entire bid in cash. Pur-
chasers to pay for papers.
JOS. F. WALLACE, c. c. c. Pls.
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RAILROAD ELECTION.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, YORK COUNTY,
OFFICE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,
YoRKvILLE, August II, 1885. }
NOTICE is hereby given to all whom it may
~ concern, that at regular meeting OF the
Board of County Commissioners for said County,
held on Monday, the 18th day of August, 1888,
upon proper petition therefor being presented,
a resolution was adopted to submit to the quail
fled voters of BROAD RIVER TOWNSHIP, at
Grove, on Saturday, the SEVENTEENTH DAY
OF OCTOBER, 1885, the question of subscribing,
bv said township of Broad River, of the sum OF
TWENTY-FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS to
the capital stock of the Georgetown and North
Carolina Narrow Gauge Railroad Company, or
such other railroad in which the said George
town and North Carolina Railroad may be en-
braced and form a part, in seven per cent. Cou-
pom Bonds, payable twenty-five years after date
thereof; the funds realized from said Bonds to
be expended exclusively in the construction OF
said Railroad in said Township of Broad River;
Provided that no part Of said subscription shall
be delivered until all the terms of the proposed
contract between the County Commissioners rep,
resenting said Township, and the said Rallroad
Company, shall have been complied with. The
said proposed contract will be on file in this Of
flee on and after the 5th day of October, 1885.
The election shall be by ballot, having written
or printed thereon the word, ,"SUBSCRlPTlON'
or 'tNO SUBSCRIPTION" and shall be con-
Quoted in every respect according to the law gov
erning general elections.
The following persons are appointed Managers
for said election:
Hickory Grove-D. j. Smith, r. X. Seahorn
and J. NJ. Morrow.
BY order of the Board.
JOSEPH n. STEELE, Chairman.
JAMES B. ALLISON, Clerk.
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BEEF MARKET.
II WOULD respectfully inform my old friends
and customers that will reopen my BEEF
MARKET, at my former stand, opposite Parish's
Hotel, on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST, and
will furnish fresh Beef on three days of each
week, viz: TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS and
SATURDAYS. 1 shall furnish good quail
ty of Beef as can be obtained in this section, and
at low prices: Steak 10 cents, and roast at cents
per pound. I will also say to the public that
those who buy their beef from me shall not have
to pay more than the above prices in Yorkville
Mutton will also be furnished by me when l can
supply good article.
Augusta 35 u
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LAND FOR SALE.

nN OCTOBER 24TH, the heirs of JOHN
" SMITH, deceased, will sell to the highest
Broad River township, York county. Parties
desiring to purchase will please meet at the
SEACREST GOLD MINE, on the day mention
ed, at 10 o'clock, A. M.
Terms of sale will be made known on the day
of sale. D. j. SMITH, Administrator.
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CLERKS SALE.
South CarOlina..YOrk County.


IN THE COMMON PLEAS.
w. n. Ferguson, Plaintiff, against Margaret Fer
guson and others, Defendants.
IN obedience to the Decree made in the cause
4 as above entitled, will expose to public sale,
at York Court House, on the
FIRST MONDAY (Sales-D Day. IN NOVEMBER
Next, during the legal hours of sale the real es-
tate of JOHN FERGUSON, deceased, described
as follows, to wit: t..
THE HOME PLACE,
Containing 81 ACRES, adjoining lands Of John
NJ Thomasson, Mrs. Zadoc D. Smith and others.
Also, all that other tract of land, containing
ONE HUNDRED AND TWELVE ACRES,
Adjoining lands of F. NJ. Walker, James Quinn,
D. NJ. Hall and Nancy Turney. Both tracts in
York county.
TERMS OF SALE.
One-third Cash. Balance of purchase money
on credit of twelve months, with interest from
day of sale, secured by bond and a mortgage of
the premises sold. Purchaser to pay for papers.
JOS. F. WALLACE, c. c. c. Pls.
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PAY YOUR TOWN TAX.

DY virtue of resolution of Town Council, the
I'D payers of Yorkville, S. c., are hereby
COLLECTION OF TOWN TAXES FOR 1885,
at the Treasurers Office, at the Banking House OF
r. S. Jetferys, from the 1st to the 3lst of October
1885, after which time the usual penalties will at
tach as in delinquent State and County taxes.
f. A. GILBERT, Town Treasurer.
YorkYille, S. c., Sept. II, 1885. 3s II
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THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
York County.

VKTHEREAS j. II. COLTHARP has applied
w to me for Letters of administration, on all
and singular the goods and chattels, rights and
credits Of JOHN NJ. LATHAM, late of the coun-
ty aforesaid, deceased:
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 Probate Court for the said county, to be
holden at York Court House on the 23RD DAY
OF OCTOBER, 1856, at IL o'clock A. NJ, to
shew cause, if any why the said Administration
should notb be granted.
Given under my hand and seal this 7th day of
October, in the year of our Lord one thou
sand eight hundred and eighty-tive, and in the
10th year of the Independence Of the United
States of America.
j. BEATTY WILLIAMS,
Probate Judge of York County.
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