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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-05-13
"That It Was Finished"

"Thank you, SIR said the rider, "peace will
reign once more at the Baker farm, and old Dap
shall be rubbed down and we'll cared for if he
lives to get home. Now, Old Chap, 1 cannot
stand this anylonger. You must get more trim.
mers and not keep my wife waiting so long ; if
you don't she shall never trade another cent with
you. I have not had any peace since she came
home. She has either been sending word by
some one, or saying, John, can't you 60 to York
to-day, and get my Hat for me- Well, Old Chap,
you must put her Hat up next time when she
buys it, as she will not let any one trim it but
Miss Willie Keen. Farewell, Old Chap, thank
you for your kind attention" ,
The Old Chap put the money in his pocketand
smiled.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-05-13

ment to all officers and employees on the lines
included in the lease-among them the Chester
and Lenoir MISUNDERSTANDING them that they
are retained in their present service, and re-
questing them to continue in the regular dis
charge Of their duties, and detailing instruc-
tions rendered necessary by the change.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-05-13
markst Reports.

YORKVILLE, May l2.-Cotton 6 to 81.
NEW YORK, May l0.-Cotton steady; mid.
ding uplands. 81 to ct. Futures closed quiet
with sales of So, 800 bales as follows: May, 9.lsto
9.l9; June, 9.25; July, 9.33 to 9.34; August, 4.42
to 9.43; September, 9.27 to 30; October, 80 to
Oil; November, 9.05 to 900; December, 9.OS to
to 9.09 January, 9.i5 to 9.l1 February, 80 to
9.27; March 9.36 to 9.3S.
LIVERPOOL, May lO.-Cotton firm, with
good demand uplands, 81.
CHARLESTON, May lO.-Cotton firm; mid
ding, 8.
Comparative Cotton Statement.
NEW YORK, May 1.-The following is the
comparative cotton statement for the week end
ing May I. 1886: 1856. 1850.
Receipts at all ports fo~rtheweek, 1858 S,6l2
Total receipts to this date ..."...5,O7 N2 ~4,63S,539
Exports for the week......... 90,334 G,5l5
Total exports to date, ..... .....3, GAG, 997 3,570,94
Stock at all US. ports""........ 653,3O3 $40, l9l
Stock at all interior townS...... 97,OO3 4,592
Stock AT Liverpool".."....... 649,OU $4,000
Observation-Disclosures atB ritainl47. 600 $4,000
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-05-13
Sgetial Notltes.
Don't.

Don't paint your house without investigating
the merits of Longman & Martinez Pure Pre-
pared Paint. Two coats of this Paint are equal
in covering properties to three coats of White
Lead. or any other Paint, and infinitely more du-
rable. The personal guarantee of the manufac-
turers is worth every dollar that it costs to paint
your house, and attaches to every gallon sold.
We also hold ourselves responsible for the guar
antee. Sold in tow only by KUYKENnAL.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-05-13
"IS 1T FINISHED ?"

The Old Chap stepped back and gazed at Mr.;
Baker and then at old Dap, and said, what did
you say, sir?'
sis juliana Bakers Hat done that she left here
last Saturday was two weeks ago?'
"Well sir, I will see,'' said the Old Chap, keep
ing one eye on old Dap and his rider. for fear
they nightmare a bolt in the wrong direction,
and soon returned with the beautiful Hat and
informed the nxiou Mr.. Baker
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-05-13

On the market. Our line Of Clothing, the largest
in town, has been especially appreciated, and
with these beautiful goods. 1t has been asked
with an air of doubt, by almost every one who
has entered our doors, if we expected to sell all
those Hats? Weunhesitatingly reply, every one,
for every dav witnesses them
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-05-13
Going at a 2.4O Run,

But before any one had time to ask what was the
matter, Mr.. Baker was out of sight, and as he en-
tered own under whip and spur, with hat off
and collar pulled wide open and his eyes almost
sparkling fire, every one stood in awe, supposing
that some one was dying, or that the man was
crazy. But on he came through town until he
arrived in front of the New York House, where
old Dap threw up his head and came to a halt,
when Mr.. Baker hallooed loudly, "Old Chap ~
The Old Chap FASTENED to Mr.. Bakers side, and
all he was able to say was
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-05-13
Winburn Stands Head.

The customers Of Winburn's Gallery say they
are getting the best pictures at the lowest prices
that they have ever had taken. This should in
duce all who expect to have pictures taken, to do
so at once, as he will remain in Iorkville but
a short while longer.
March IL ~ II
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-05-13
II. Nj. DOBSON e. co.
is 1T FINISHED ?

N ker was seen coming under whip, OH the old
familiar dappled grey, and as it was not the GUS
tom of Mr.. Baker to ride in such haste, little
Lucy, who was playing in the yard saw him
coming and ran into the house and called her
mother to see what was the matter. Just as he
passed the little gate Lucy and her mother ar
rived, and called to Mr.. Baker to know what was
up, but all she could get out Of him as old Dap
pie flew past, was
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-05-13
LADIES' FINE SHOES,

In large assortment and latest styles. Fans and
Parasols in great variety and at any price.
The largest and best assortment of Ginghams,
Lawns and Domestics, in town. Come and see
us. All we ask is an inspection.
HUNTER & OATES.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-05-13
Appearances are Deceitful.

You see a party scurrying along the road or
street, his buggy or carriage clustering in sun
light or shade, and you are ready to aver SOL
emnlv. that he is driving a new turnout. Not
so, however. 1t is an old Vehicle done up with
a singular Paint called Detroit Carriage Black,
that makes an old Buggy or Carriage look as
stylish as a new one. One man, one brush, one
coat, one dollar. Sold only by k~UYKENDAL.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-05-13
FANCY GROCERIES.
IT'S Truly Wonderful.

1t is among the triumphs of modern c%iviliza-
ton that consumers in a country town, hundreds
of miles from the cannery and with the great
oceans between the tin mines and the tomatoes,
it's truly wonderful that 10 cents will buy a tin
can, tomatoes, fancy labelled paper, etc., and
pay profits to several middle men; then the to-
matoes 60 to fill aching voids and soothing sor-
rows in the alimentary. canal of the eater, he,
she or it is probably saved from doctors and
physic.
Laundry Materials-Soaps, try Colgate's big 3
cent bar. Indigo. Blueing, Starch, Lye, Smooth
ing Irons of all sizes.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-05-13
A new FOR
THE SUMMER SEASON.

WE have decided to spend "our recreation
w during the approaching Summer in buy
ing and shipping cattle to market, and we do
most respectfully ask our friends who have
GOOD Mich COWS, FINE FATBEEF CAT
TIE, YEARLINGS, OR FAT SHEEP to sell,
to give us a call before selling and we will en-
deavor to make it to their interest. Persons
having cattle of the above description, ana
will notify us of the fact, we will call on them at
their residences and inspect the stock, and in
all instances we guarantee the HIGHEST Cash
PRICES. Call on us at our we'll known Sale
and Exchange Stables where you can at all times
find one or both of us. Respectfully,
GLENN & DARWIN.
Nav l3 ~ u
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-05-13

We said in our last that our goods were pretty
and cheap, being assured that this would be
fully endorsed by all who saw them. We feel
now from the extent and practical force OF this
endorsement, that the assertion was not even
strong enough and that now we must use the su-
perlative, and proclaim it the
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-05-13
BELLE OF YORK.

We have purchased a lot of fine Tobacco, called
the "Belleof York" and we say it is the best
Tobacco in Yorkville for so cents a pound, or 10
cents a plug. Come and see the Belle of York,
it just beats any Tobacco ever sold in Yorkville
at so cents.
T.. NJ. DOBSON & CO.,
Leaders in Millinery and Dress Making.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-05-13
MAGNOLIA HAMS.

Cream Cheese, Maccaroni, Corn Starch, Hors-
ford's Bread Preparation, as we'll as the all-pow-
erful Silverspoon, with each 25 cents box goes a
handsome present worth the price of the powder.
A scramble for pie,
Or the good things that cash will buy.
We offer to sell our goods as low as the lowest
and in MANY cases lower for the cash. Listen
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-05-13
LINDSAY & MOORE.
AT THE CITY GROCERY.

YNHE times are said to be dull, but we, at the
City Grocery, are at all times, more or less
busy. We keep that kind of stock-something
that will 90. The finest and best of everything
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-05-13
Smiles.

The longest word in the English language is
smiles, because there is a mile between the first
and last letters. Leagues ofCheery smiles of sat-
~isfaction light up the faces of those who quaff
the delicious drinks drawn from kUYKENDAL's
new Soda Water apparatus.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-05-13
Go By The Dozen.

The departments Of White Goods, Embroide-
ries and Dress Goods is complete and the goods
are selling rapidly every day: Wear often told
these goods on the market. Our Black and
Mourning Good cannot be excelled. Our Millin-
cry is especially cheap and popular and selling
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-05-13
u, %
romnorativa dtOffOn Statement.
Spstid Noturs.

Money VS.. County Claims.
Trial Justice Claims, Jury Tickets, School
Claims and all County Claims bought at smallest
discount nv LOWRY & STARR.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-05-13
Il Hope It Is Finished !"

They stood in amazement and looked after old
Dap. At the 5mile post, little Johnny went run
ming into the house saying, Mr.. Baker is coming
on old Dapple just as fast as he can run. John
ny's father ran to the large gate, Just as old Dap
dashed past, aud called to Mr.. Baker to know
what was up, and all that he could hear was
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-05-13
HOW TO SAVE ONE DOLLAR.

4 NY person who desires to subscribe for the
n Enquirer, and will send us his NAME,
together with the name of a friend or neighbor
accompanied by S4.W, we will send to their ad-
dresses, the ENQUIRER for one year from the
date OF receipt.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-05-13

Trade With May Il May This Year.
They will sell you cheap and give you as good
and pure Drugs as You can buy anywhere in the
world.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-05-13
. OBITUARY
BREECH LOADING GUN FOR SALE.

4 FINE DOUBLE-BARRELLED PARKER
n BREECH-LOADING SHOT GUN for Sale.
It is of the lifter-action pattern, IA gauge, 70
inch barrels. Also, 63 brass shells, a quantity of
paper shells, primers, and wads. AL! necessary
loading tools of best quality, cleaning imple-
ments. and a fine walnut case. The gun is in
fine order and is a good shooter. An intending
purchaser can have the opportunity of testing
the gun at a target. Price for the whole outht,
$40, cash. Apply to l.. M. GhlSI.
Nav IL ~ to
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-05-13
In The Fancy Grocery Line.

In season just now-Mackerel, in Kits and Cans e;
Salmon, Crabs, Pears, Tomatoes. Okra and To-
matoes make a delightful soup. Green Corn,
Pine Apple, Oatflakes, Oatmeal, Pickles of all
sorts, Corned Beef, Dried Apples, Prunes, Peach
es, Raisins, Currants, Icing and Cutloaf Sugar.
All kinds of Meats and Vegetables in Cans.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-05-13
Rich.

Rich,
Fragrant, juicy, satisfactory, is the chew OF
Piedmont Beauty Tobacco. Sold only at the
Work Drup Store.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-05-13
"OH! IS IT FINISHED ?"

Johnny's father remarked that something bad
must be the matter, or Mr.. Baker must be de\
ranged. Just as he was turning the bend in the
road, Johnny exclaimed, Papa, he has pulled
off his hat ~ At the 3 mile house he was seen
passing with his hat off and the old horse foam
ing and sweating and
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-05-13
HYMENEAL.

MARR1ED-At the residence of the brides
father, near Goudeysville, Union county, on the
9Th instant, by Rev. W.. w. Ratchford. Mr.: U.
l.. GALMAN and Miss D.. c. CONFER. Both
of Union county.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-05-13
LOWRY g. STARR.

GRAND REPUBLIC CIGARROS,
GIVEN up to be the best five cent Cigar sold
in this market.
Sullivan's A A Tobacco.
The best Tobacco for the money. you can buy
anywhere-only fifty cents a pound. Sold only
at our house.
JAPANESE CLEANSING CREAM.
The best dirt remover and spot remover ever
gotten up. 1t will not soilth finest silk or satin.
Sold only at our Store.
Machine Oil.
We sell the xxx Golden Machine Oil, guaran-
teed not to gum or stick. The best in market
Only IS cents per gallon.
KEROSENE OIL.
We handleC C. Vests $50 proof Home Safety
Oil, warranted not to explode. a very fine ar
ticle. Get what you use from us.
FIavOring Extracts.
Lemon, Orange, Strawberry, Roseberry, Pine
apple, Rose and Vanilla, of best makes, for Fla
voring Cakes, Custards, Syrups, &c. We also
deal largely in Baking Powders of different
kinds. When you need anything of the sort,
call at
LOWRY & STAIRS.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-05-13
G.. &. G..

Chinese Cleansing Cream removes grease and
other spots from Clothing, Carpets, Rugs, &c, in
simultaneously. Manufactured and sold only by
OH &. KUYKENDAL.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-05-13

Calisaya Tonic.
We are wholesale dealers in this celebrated
Tonic, and will supply Country Merchants at
Manufacturers prices. Best Tonic known.
specific for Dyspepsia, want Of appetite, weak
ness, general debility, &c. Sold by
LOWRY & STARR.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-05-13
HUNTER & OATES
EUREKA.

ssTHE true test of the pudding is the eating,
and the true test of a cheap and well Sc
lected stock is the selling.
Never was this old maxim more forclbly de-
monstrated than it has been
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-05-13

NEW CHURCH AT GAsToNIA.--The pre-
liminary arrangements for the early compile
ton of the Associate Reformed Presbyte-
rian church have all been made. The
building is to be thirty-fve by fifty-two
feet. The contract for the brick work and
plastering has been awarded to Mr.. r. w:
White, and he has already commenced
work on the foundation. Mr.. Samuel Black
wood has the contract for the wood work.
This will give US four churches within the
incorporate limits of Gastonia, and it should
be a source of pride to our citizens to know
that the religious influence is just as strong
and healthy as that of many others that
have given to our town, a more h local
reputation as regards both its moral and
commercial interests.-GazeHe.
THE FAMILY EDUcAToR.-Webster's I'm
abridged Dictionary isa great family educa-
tor, and no family of children ought to be
brought up without having ready access to
this grand volume. 1t will answer hum
dreds of questions to the wide,awake child.
It is an ever-present and reliable schootmas-
ter to the whole family.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-05-13
WORTH

We are selling a preparation with which you
can make two gallons of excellent soft Soap, at a
cost of 5 cents. No grease required. = minutes
labor will complete the process. Sold only by
KUYKESDAL.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-05-13
JOHN G.. ~KUYKENDAL.
THE SUMMER
$4,000 PER

We can put a live, energetic, wide-awake man
in Il way to make S50.m a month and expenses,
fora few months. Apply early.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-05-13
CHAIRS.

DEED, Rattan, Carpet, Walnut, Cherry, Oak,
IL, and Maple Chairs, all grades, and every
thing else kept in Furniture Store.
6. H. O'LEARY.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-05-13
O.. H. O'LEARY.
FURNITURE.

A LARGE stock of Walnut, Cherry, Ash and
~ Poplar Bedroom Suits, ParlorG Goods, Tables,
Lounges, Bureaus, Sideboards, Safes, Desks,
and Wardrobes, at G.. III. OLEAR4'S.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-05-13
WITHERS ADICKES.
We Believe In RedOubling Diligence

Turing dull days, and it may pay you to
consult us when wanting goods in our lines.
Don't take this for granted, but examine for
yourself.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-05-13
GRAIN CRADLES.

I offer something new in the way of Grain
Cradles, on the homemade pattern, with seven
fingers. I have only a limited number to offer.
JOHN r. SHE
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-05-13
GROCERIES,.

We try to keep pure eatables only, and viii
protect our patrons in low prices.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-05-13

Hardware, More Hardware.
The most Hardware in See us before
buying anything in this line.
Crockery and Glassware, new this week.
Wooden and Tinware of all kinds.
WITHERS ADICkES.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-05-13
SADDLES, HARNESS, BRIDES, &C.

T HAVE a large stock of Saddles, Harness.,
Il Brides, &C., Of my own manufacture, which
will be sold very cheap. A large stock OF Buggy
Whips, Wagon Whips, Lap Robes, Horse Blan-
kets, Hames, Chains, Backbands, Buckles, Bri-
dlebits and everything else kept in an establish
ment of this kind. G.. Il. OLEARY.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-05-13
For The Next Ninety Days

For The Next Ninety Days
We will giveto any cash purchaser of goods tc
the amount of 81. 00, a rebate, a discount, or in
other words, we will give to them % cents worth
of one of the most useful articles We have
Remember 25 cents saved is not less than thai
amount made. Life is too short for LINDSA Y
It MOORE to sit back on the old long profit sys'
tenn. They will continue as they have done
"TO DO THE BUSINESS"
They offer. their goodssat such prices as will sell
them. They buy goods to sell and not to keep,
If you want to save money don't fail to 60 and
see then. No matter what you want, for they
keep everything. They invite you to hitch your
horse in their hitching lot, but in case it is more
convenient to stop elsewhere, go and see them,
it will pay you for your trouble, and they vii
send your purchases to your vehicle, if you like,
Our Stock, And It Must Go.
Grain Cradles, ~Ironfoot Plowstocks, extra
Handles, Cotton Bows, Planters Hoes, + to IL
inches; Hames, Chains, and 'don't you forget
the 25 cents rebate for $500 cash.
IN CR0CKERY WE CONTINUE TO LEAD,
Hardware and all our other lines are kept jam
up at all seasons.
Look out for our advertisement about three
weeks hence. If you don't take the "ENQu1'
RER" subscribe for it at once,
We Will Pay For It,
If you will let us.
LINDSAY & MOORE,
The Grand Rushers.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-05-13
Try Us For Sugars and Coffees.

Try Us For Sugars and CO1eeS.
All grades at cotton prices. Unmixed New Or
leans Molasses, which are hard to find. Strictly
pure Lard. Finest Patent Flour and lower
grades. Meal, Bran, Dat Flakes, Cheese, Macca-
roni, etc.
FANCY GROCERIES.
We think we carry the most complete stock in
this section. Now is the season for Canned
Goods, and they are cheap. Fruits, Fish, Meats
and Vegetables.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-10-08

The returns obtained from the different
members of the Legislature show in ad
dtion to the facts already given, that the
oldest senator is Hon. Chester Pierce of
Windsor county who was born January .,
1919, and the youngest senator to be Hon.
+. X. Hale of Essex county who was born
March I, lsJi Thirteen senators reside in
the towns in which they were born; 2S
were born in Vermont, one in New Hamp-
shire. In the House 125 representatives
come from the towns in which they We're
born 81 have been member, OF the House
of representatives III former years and six
have been senators. Tue Oldest member of
the House is Napoleon b. Proctor of South
Burlington, who was born November 6,
1914; the youngest member is John b.
Risdon of Mt. Holly, who was born De-
cember 10, 1859 Two hundred and seven
teen representatives were born in Yer
mont I in New Hampshire, 4 in New
York 4 in Canada 9 in Massachusetts. and
one each in Maine, New Brunswick, Eng
land, Ireland and Sweden.
The State House grounds will be lighted
at night by large electric light which
will be suspended from the base of the
flag staff in trout of the capitol building.
The new library room will be lighted by
an electric light, and third light will be
used in the main halls of the State House.
The action of Sheriff Anterior and his
posse at Montpelier on Monday evening is
Il sure indication that the citizens of the
capital We're determined to clean up the
town thoroughly for the reception of the
Legislature. The high license" mem
bers will have to take all their stuff
with them this season. for they will find
Montpelier a dry place. After this for a
few days at least, Berlin water straight"
will be the most popular drink at the cap
ital. The effects of the raid will be very
heathful in community which has been
so long noted for its many bare faced VIC
latlons of the State law against liquor
selling.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-10-08

Monday of the present week was the
S5th birthday of Mr.. Hiram Phelps of
Williston, and his granddaughter Mrs
W. 5. Phelps Of this city made it the occa-
ton of "A pleasant surprise to the aged
gentleman. Mrs. Phelps together with
other relatives in this city, Mrs. w. II. S.
Whitcomb, Mrs II. NJ. Phelps, Mrs. f.. A.
Holton, Mrs. j. II. Holton, and Mrs l.. j.
Chaplin, and two daughters, OF Williston,
drove to the house of Mr.. Phelps in the
morning He was found busy at work in
the yard when they arrived, and was COM
pletely taken aback when told that they
had come to help him celebrate his S5th
birthday, it having never occurred to him
that the day was any different from ordin-
airy days. He escorted his unannounced
guests into the house, however, and the
dinner and social time following it. were
keenly enjoyed by all. The ladies returned
home late IN the afternoon. The occasion
had double pleasure from the fact that the
day happened also to be the birthday OF
Mrs. w. ). Phelps herself.