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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-20

ate appeals to him to pay the money
SO wrongfully taken. She took ali
blame upon herself, repenting. when
too late, her repining and discomfort
and her extravagant expenditure of
the stolen money.
"My first impulse was to Weld to
her prayer, even after so many wears
and pay at once the amount of the
forged check still in the hands Of the
firm who employed my father, but
my uncle probably knew what would
desire, for he so willed his monev TO
me that | can never touch the Drinci-
pal. Frank, with my mothers letters
before me. [ vowed never to spend one
dollar in any luxury one cent
more tnan the merest necessi-
ties required, until the debt was paid
that haunted her deathbed. For six
years [ have saveG all my income.
adding to it a portion of the rent Of
the house my uncle left me. l have
Jared poorly, dressed plainly, and
added little by little to my hoard by
closest economy and care"
Poor child What lifep'
81 was not unhappy. Martha knew
all, and was far more friend that serv
ant, and when my friends gave me IN.
thought of my mother and was com
| forted"
"But you say you are free, Ruth"
| 81 am free. [ sent the money to the
firm last week, and to-day, only to-
day, [ have received and DESTROYED the
check, the last proof of my father s
crime. The gentlemen wrote me such
a letter, Frank, that | am sure they
will always respect my secret"
ooh, if | had only been here. Ruth,
to give you home and protection, to
make your life happy by love, while
you saved your own means for your
holy purpose.
at could not have been, Frank. |
would have never burdened your life
with my duty to the dead
"But now, Ruth! You are free now,
and you will bemine Mine to cherish
and protect! Mine to guard from all
want and all sorrow in the future"
Crank! Frank you forget" Ruth
cried, her face deathly pale, her large
dark eyes dilated with pain.
Forget !"
81 am not the happy child you left.
l am called q miser, an avaricious,
hard woman, whose sOrdid soul looks
for nothing beyond money. [ am
thrust out OF society for my NEAR
dress, and my old friends pass M
by"
"a good reason for one to hold you
fast.
II am not even Ruth Wellfori,
Frank, but Ruth Mayburn, the childof
a detected forger, who died in state
prison."
For answer he took her into lis
arms, folding her close, and looking
into her earnest eyes with very loving,
tender ones.
"You are Ruth" hesaid, ''truly lot
the careless child | left, but a woman
to be honored for the noble sacrifice
OF six long years. You are the Rth
whom | love, and whose love | foId |
to be the browning blessing of my life. |
Take all other names out of y0ur
poor, bruised heart, love, and let me
print one there in their place, ealing
you Ruth, my wife
'"There was no explanation gwen
even to Lily, of the sacrifice of RUh's |
young life, but before Christmas here
was a wedding, and in the Wellord |
Place, old friends once more gathCed |
around the bride. Never could sheen
tirely forget the long years of sorDw,
but IN her husbands love she finds |
her compensation for her sacrifice.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-20

For ten years a pair of robins have
had nest every sason in an old will
low tree on Staten Island, and this
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-10-22
of the Yorkville Enqu ire
NOTES FROM McCONNELLSyILLE.

MCCONNELLSVILLE, S. c., October 49,
knowing the deep interest manifested by
the ENQUIRER in the advancement OF the
material interest of the grand old county of
York, irrespective of any particular sec
ton of the county, take pleasure in Civ
ing your readers few items from McCon-
nellSville.
McConnellsville is situated equidistant
between the towns Of Yorkville and Ches-
ter, on the c.. & l.. Railroad, and backed on
the east and west by as fine an agricultural
country as can be found in the county; it
being fifteen miles to Broad River on the
west and about the same distance to Rock
Hill on the east, showing large contigu-
Gus territory that can be induced by energy
and enterprise to trade here.
While there has been no organized or
special effort to build up the place, yet it is
growing quite rapidly, as within few
months about eight or ten new dwelling
houses have been put up or contracted for.
The congregation Of Olivet Presbyterian
Church have in process OF construction, a
neat brick church at a cost of about three
thousand dollars when complete, and those
enterprising merchants, Messrs. Ashe &
Ashe, have about completed large, two
story brick mill house, intending to place
therein flour mill, grist mill, saw mill and
cotton gin. Last, but by no means least, is
the McConnellsville High School building
which is now occupied for the purpose i'll
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-10-22

with Capt. Willie Jones and DIR. T. c. Rob
ertson, of Columbia, in the ownership of the
Red Bank Cotton Factory in Lexington
county. The property was bought the 9th
er day at assignees' sale by Messrs. Jones
and Robertson for S23 800 and was bargain.
The present owners propose to apply to the
Legislature for charter under which the
present owners, and perhaps others, will
operate the mill. The capital stock vii De
$4,000 or more. 1t is expected that the
mill will resume work in about fortnight.
Improvements to the property are contem-
plated. Among these will be electric lights,
enabling the mills to be run night and day.
-Edgefeld Chronicle: There are at pres
ent forty-seven persons confined in our coun-
tv Jail, a greater number than was ever be-
fore confined there at any one time in the
history of Edgefield county. Of this num-
ber, twenty-eight are white men and nine
teen are negroes. OF the white men, tWen-
ty three are charged with being implicated
in the lynching of Culbreath The other
five white men are Henry Goggans, Will
liam Snipes and the three Hamiltons, who
are serving out sentences. The three Ham,
iltons were put in year ago and have an
other year to remain and then to pay fine
of 5000 apiece. VIM. Snipes is in for as
sault and battery; his time will be out next
month. Henry Goggans is in for swind-
ling and was convicted at the last term of
Court. Of the negroes, there are four wo-
men and fifteen men.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-10-22

tended, and presided over by the best teach
ers that could be procured, viz: Prof. J: II.
Wilson, Principal, assisted by Miss Kate
Johnston. The building is arranged under
the latest and most approved plans in school
house architecture and is partially equip
ped with the best school furniture, and as
the demand is made by increase in pupils
and patronage, more furniture and appara-
tus will be added, so that nothing needed
by pupils or teachers shall be lacking to
make the school a success.
1t may be we'll to state the wants Of the
place. We need a carriage and buggy re-
pair shop, together with warehouse and
shop in which agricultural implements and
machinery can be kept for sale, and repair
ed also shoe and harness shop, tan yard,
a cotton buyer or two, a depot and side
track, telegraph and express office, and
little push and rim in our efforts to build up
and improve our little village. Now to any
one who desires to go in almost any kind
of business, or educate their children, and
bring them up under good moral influences,
and have the advantages of post office,
churches etc., they cannot do better than to
come here, as there is not a more moral,
upright, and kind hearted people to be found
anywhere. A stranger coming here, and
acting the part of Christian and gentle
man will not lack for friends, and neigh
bors of the right kind, as the writer of
this can testify.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-10-22
CIRCIIIT COURT.

The Fall term of the Court Of Common Pleas
and General Sessions for York county, his Honor
Judge J. B. Kershaw presiding, will convene on
Monday morning next Besides the usual
amount of sessions business sent up at every
term by the trial justics, the following persons
are in ail awaiting trial for the respective often
ces charged:
Jack Hersch colored grand larceny and car
rying concealed weapons.
David Long, white bigamy. Continued by
the State from last term.
John Workman, colored accessory to muir
der. This is the case in which Mat. Rose, who
has not been arrested, is principal.
John Avery, colored, rape.
Jack Stewart, colored; assault and battery
with intent to kill.
VIM. Casey and Thomas DeGraffenreid, both
colored; misdemeanor.
Calvin Smith, colored housebreaking and
larceny.
Mary f. Williams, colored murder. Charged
with administering poison to four of her step
children OH the 10th of August last.
Elvin Kelly, colored ; larceny.
Charles White and Bob Pettis, both colored !;
larceny of live stock.
Sherman Crawford, colored; burglary and lar
ceny.
Jack Wright, white; grand larceny.
Besides the above, George Beckham, colored,
is in iail pending appeal to the Supreme Court,
under conviction Of murder committed at Mt.
Zion (colored) church last summer.
There are also four United States prisoners in
iail. serving terms imposed by the United States
District Court at Greenvile, for violations ofthe
internal revenue laws.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-10-22
Correspondence of the Yorkville Enquirer
LETTER FROM ROCK HILL.

Rock HILL, S. c., October 19.-The Rock
Hill Dramatic Association will have their
first rehearsal of"Our American Cousin" to-
night. They expect to appear before the
public, in Roddey's Hall, the first week in
November.
The school building, in the course of erec-
ton in front of the residence of Capt. AL
len Jones, will soon be completed. Those
interested in building the same were kind
ly assisted by money contributions from
several Baltimore and New York firms.
Mr.. R. w. Roach exhibited on our streets
last week a limb of a peach tree which con-
tanned cluster of tWenty-six peaches av-
eraging the size of hens egg. The limb
was only twelve inches in length, and was
cut from tree on the farm of Mr.. Samuel
Roach. The tree was Seeding.
Mr.. w. S. May, former citizen of our
town, who has been living in Alabama for
several years, returned to this place last
week. His many friends were pleased to
see him return.
The officers of Palmetto Council, Ameri-
can Legion of Honor, have paid to Mrs. Ann
V. Ivy $4,000, the amount OF the policy due
her on the death of her husband Col. j.
M. Ivy.
One of our young men, book keeper,
leaves this place tomorrow afternoon for
Greensboro, n. c.. When he returns he eX-
poets to be accompanied by a wife. Full
particulars next week.
Trial Justice Fewell had two cases before
him last week. Charles Robinson, colored,
sold mule upon which A. Freidheim
claimed to have mortgage. Robinson
waved a preliminary hearing and gave
bond for his appearance at the approaching
term of Court. The other case was against
Schofeld johnson, also colored, who was
opposed to having good, roads in York
county. He was charged with refusing to
work on the public highway; pleaded
guilty and was fined s. and costs, which he
paid.
Cotton came in freely last week and sold
for cents To-day sales have been made
at 9.05.
Several persons in this section who have
been drawn as jurors for the second week of
Court had made their arrangements to at
tend the Chester fair. Mr.. j. G. Steele,
a director of the fair, had made several en-
tries, and unless he is excused from serving
as juror, there will be one disappointed
man in York county. HAL.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-10-22
RICE IN YORK COUNTY.

That rice can be successfully grown in York
county has been fully demonstrated by MIR.
James Gordon, who lives six miles east of town.
He planted patch of lowland rice last spring,
drilling in rows the width apart of cotton, select
ing bottom land on a branch so as to overflow
the rice at pleasure, dam being built for the
purpose. In cultivation he plowed and hoed it
one time an important point being to get it clear
Of grass. After carefully working it, he turned
the water on it, keeping it submerged until the
grain ripened, when the water was turned otf.
When fully ripe and the ground dried up, he cut
the rice, which attained the height of six feet.
He beats out the grain in wooden mortar with
pestle. Mr.. Gordon has favored us with a
sample of his rice, which is equal to the CONNER
cia article, if we make allowance for the broken
grains, which is unavoidable in his primitive
mode of separating it from the hull. On one
sixteenth of AT acre he raised 5! bushels, and
two-horse loads Of straw which has some value
as forage.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-10-22

Episcopal-Rev. G. A. Ottmann, Rector. The
rector will offciate at Lancaster next Sunday
Sunday-school in the Church of the Good Shep-
herd at P. NJ.
Methodist Episcopal-Rev. J. Thomas Pate,
Pastor. Preaching in the church at Yorkville, at
IL A. NJ, by Rev. c. H. Bernheim, OF the Luther
an Church. At 7.30 P. NJ, by the pastor. Pray
er-meeting on Wednesday at 73O P. NJ. Sun
day school at $3.50 P. NJ. The pastor will preach
at Philadelphia Church at II A. NJ, on Sunday.
Associate Reformed Presbyterian-Rev. j. c.
Galloway, Pastor. Services at Tirzah next Sun
day at II \. NJ.
Kings Mountain Mission-Rev. L. a. john
son, Pastor Services at Canaan Church next
Sunday.
Baptist.-Rev. f. Covngton, Pastor. Ser
vices at P. NJ, next Sunday. Sunday school
at $50 A. NJ. Prayermeeting on Wednesday
evening at o'clock.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-10-22

1865 removed to Poughkeepsie, n. y, and
devoted himself to editing small paper.
1t was while engaged in this work that he
wrote the first humorous article which at
tracted attention principally by his phonet-
ic spelling. He called it "Essa on the
Muel." 1t was extensively copied, and the
name of Josh Billings soon became known
throughout the land. From that time until
his death his career was one of continued
financial success. One weekly paper alone
in New York city paid him sl0o week 1or
a half column of matter, and his lectures
brought him in large and steady revenue.
In 1873 he began the publication of his
"Farmer's Alminax," book which in its
second year had sale of 127 900 copies, and
in ten years had netted the author and pub
Usher $50, 900 each.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-10-22
The 4urkrille enquirer.
YORKVILLE, s. G. !:
THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER %, 1885
THE OHIO ELECTION.

The election for Governor and members of
the State Legislature of Ohio was held on
Tuesday the 18th. The Republicans elected
Foreaker Governor, and have secured ma
ority in the Legislature. While a different
result was wished, the success of the Re-
publicans is no surprise. The State is Re-
publican, having given Blaine heavy ma
jority last fall, and the prohibition question
running into State politics Prohibition
lists running candidate-preventeda square
issue between thetwo political parties. The
loss of the Legislature is more to be regret
ted. Had the Democrats secured majori-
ty in that body they would have placed
Allen G. Thurman in the U. S. Senate. AS
it is, John Sherman, chief ensign of the
bloody shirt signal corps, will be reelected.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-10-22

and was sentenced by the Judge to seven
years in the penitentiary. Charles Halsell,
colored, confessed his guilt in stealing grain
from the field, and was sentenced to three
months in the county Jail.
The case of the State VS.. D. r. Eead,
charged with selling liquor without license,
was tried Wednesday afternoon, }. j. Hemp
hill ESQ.,, and J. NJ. McNeel, Esq, repre-
senting the defendant, the Solicitor repre-
senting the State. The jury after consider
ing the case all night were unable to agree
on a verdict. The testimony was conflict
ing, the witnesses for the State swearing to
the purchase of whisky from the defendant
or his clerk, the defendant and his clerk de-
nying the sale of it to the witness for the
State. Legal points similar to those raised
on previous occasion were discussed ana
decided by the Judge in favor of the State.
Henry Mccullough, colored, charged with
selling liquor without license, was tried
on Thursday morning and convicted. AS
he was recommended to the mercy OF the
Court, the Judge sentenced him to six
months in the county jail, or the paEymend5 pEydd
with selling liquor without license, was
tried and acquitted. John Harris, colored,
indicted for assault and battery, with intent
to kill, was tried, convicted, and sentenced
to imprisonment for five months in the coun-
ty jail. The grand jury made their final
report. They recommended the establish
ment of a County Court in the place OF the
present trial justice system and the appoint
ment of a stenographer for the Circuit.
The Judge highly approved both recon-
mendations.
On Friday morning the Court was engagg-
ed in the trial Of the case of the State vs..
Emmett Macarthur and James Dunlap, the
charge being malicious mischief in destroy
ing the watermelon patch of colored man.
Through the able and jealous efforts of J. X.
Henry, Esq, the defendants, who were
only boys, were acquitted. At the conclu-
sion of this case the Court adjourned until
tomorrow, when the civil business will
begin.
On last Monday night by the Rev. r. w.
Sanders, DIR. S. E. Babcock and Miss Euge-
ME Coleman, both of this place, were mar
ried.
Coles circus performs here to-day. The
crowd in town is immense. The procession
was large and imposing. NJ.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-10-22

A CHIEF JUSTICE SUSPENDED.-Secret
nv Lamar on Wednesday, showed what
kind of reformer he is by having Judge
Vincent, chief justice of the territory of
New Mexico, suspended. This was done
by the direct order Of the President upon
the report and suggestion of the Secretary.
Vincent is a Democrat, from Illinois, re-
commended by Congressman Springer. 1t
has been deemed of the utmost Importance
by the administration to have the judicial
offices in the territories filled by a high class
of men. The interior department is busy
investigating the various land frauds. 1t
is, therefore, very important to have honest
courts to assist them. Mr.. Vincent is one
of the new appointments. He has shown
signs of being controlled by the ring inf1u-
ences in the territory, but it was onl " re-
Gently that he came out boldly and acted in
such way that it became imperative to
suspend him. His suspension was ordered
because of his appointment of Stephen W..
Dorsey and two associates of his in busi-
ness-A. G. Burnham and Juan Carrillo-
members of the commission to select grand
and petit Jurors in Colfax county, where
Dorsey resides. AS grave land frauds have
been perpetrated in this county. and ques-
tions of their punishment will be tried in
this very locality, the appointment OF Dor
sey and his associates naturally disclosed
the character of the chief justice. He has
not been removed, but his suspension is
equivalent to removal. He will hardly be
able to explain satisfactorily his appoint
ment of Mr.. Dorsey as general superintend-
ent of judiciary proceedings.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-10-22
To Sleep SWeetly.

A good conscience is necessary, and A. d.
Moores Feather Renovation is desirable aid
in courting tired natures sweet restorer' sleep.
For one month he has painted Shelby white with
feather beds gathered from many home, and
his work is no fraud or rhumbug, but gives salts
faction and induces sleep. The editor had two
beds renovated and the feathers were so elevated
and putted up that hewas almost forced to get a
ladder to climb upon the feather bed the first
night He eleft to-day for South Carolina, and we
can say he knows how to work hard, make
money and clean feathers.-Melby -4urora, Sth
instant
October - 42 1t
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-10-22
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Jos. F. Wallace, c. c. c. Pls.-Clerk's Sale.
S. w, Burns-Public Sale.
A. Williford & Son-Fine Horses and Mules.
j. w. P. Hope & Co.-Notice.
Herndon Remember-Wanted.
Withers Adickes-Groceries, Pure and Fresh.
H. F. Adickes-Grand Central, dc.
Parish & COlcOck-- -Guano-Corn Mill--GrOceres
It. S. Jetierys, Agent-Navassa Guano.
r. NJ. Dobson & Co.-Nu Yurk HoOse.
Kennedy Bros. ts Barron-Our Mr.. James
Kennedy has returned
w. c. Latimer-Millinery Department.
John c. Kuykendal-The Lost Paragraph.
Lowry e. Starr-Buestone.
NAV Il May-New Goods.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-10-22
THE CHESTER FAIR.

The attractive announcement of the seventh
annual fair of the Agricultural, Horticultural
and Mechanical Association of Chester, York,
Fairfield and Lancaster counties, appears in our
advertising columns. The fair begins on Tues
day, the 3rd of next month, and continues three
days longer. The management have spared no
effort their part to ensure this to be the most
successful exhibition yet made by the society.
We hope York will be fully represented in the
list of exhibits.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-10-22
EQUAL TO AN EDITOR.

A little five-year old boy who entered school
for the first time last week, on being asked how
he was progressing, replied, "Bully, and don't
you forget it; I can write now so that the teach
er can't read it." An editor from an adjoining
town, who heard this matter of fact reply, de-
clared that he and the little boy are both in the
same class.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-10-22

A JEALOUS PosTMAsTER.-Charle F.
Ohlney, late assistant postmaster at Clarks-
burg, Va, has been indicted for opening
mail matter addressed tC other persons.
From the inspectors report it appears that
he had rival in the affections of young
lady living at Clarksburg, and could not re-
sist the temptation to open their letters and
inform himself of his rivals progress. 4
bench warrant has been issued for his arrest.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-10-22
CHJRCHES Supplied.

! The pulpits of the Episcopal and the Associate
Reformed Presbyterian churches, which have
been vacant for some time, were filled last Sun
day by the pastors respectively chosen for them
Rev. G. A. Ottmann to the former, and Rev. ].
c. Galloway to the latter.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-10-22
RAILROAD ELECTION.

I The vote in Broad River township, on last Sat-
urday, on the question of the township makinga
subscription of S24 900 to the capital stock of the
Georgetown and North Carolina Narrow Gauge
Railroad Company, resulted as follows: For
subscription 1884, against subscription, 2S. Ma
ioritv in favor of subscription, l66.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-10-22

CONVICTED OF FBURGLARY.-AndyS Stew
art and Newton Davis, two negroes, were
convicted in Charlotte, n. c., last Monday
in Charlotte from Wilmington. On the
night of their arrival house was robbed.
The strangers were arrested. When the
case was called in court Stewart boldly took
the witness stand and swore that his part
ner was the guilty party. Then Davis, who
was dumbfounded by this proceeding, took
the stand and swore to Stewards guilt. In
this manner the two men were convicted.
AS burglary is hanging offense in North
Carolina, both men will be sentenced to
daath
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-10-22
UNTIL JANUARY 1ST, 1886

We will furnish the YoRKvILLE ENQUIRER
from this date until January lst, 1886, for 40
cents, the cash, in all cases, to accompany the
suhscriptiOn
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Comparative Cotton Statement.
Spetld Notttes.

Glue.
Try our Proctor's s Glue, at ID cents. Will mend
anything. Sold in town only by
MAY IL MAY.
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