Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-11-27
LETTER FROM HICKORY GROVE.
Shot at a Hawk-Go-
ing to Atlanta-Some Valuable Statis-
tics Promised-Other Notes.

Thanksgivi Shot at Hawk-Go-
ing to Atlanta-some Valuable statis-
tics Promised-O Other Notes.
Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
HICKORY GROVE, November 8.-ln
accordance with the proclamation OF the
governor appointing Thursday, Novem-
Der 2Sth as day of thanksgiving and
offerings praise to mercitul God, the
stores here will be closed and services held
in the churches. All schools will give
holiday.
Mr.. Arthur Wilkerson is the champion
shot in this section. He was out hunting
a few days ago and killed large hawk,
a distance of 9S yards. Mr.. Wilkerson
is equally as good when shooting Cupid's
arrows.
The following Confederate veterans
left via. o. r. and C. for Atlanta: Messrs.
j. T. Wilkerson, J. T. Howe, j. j. ).
Robinson, j. Harris Wylie, B. F. Scog-
gins, and w. S. Wilkerson. There are
others; bat your correspondent has not
been able to learn their names. How dlf-
ferent is this expedition OF pleasure from
that one of long ago, when they were en-
route, for the battlefield, to bare their
breasts to the bullets, in defense of their
country's rights. We wish these old
and gallant soldiers much pleasure, and
may they return well pleased with their
trip.
Your correspondent is reliably informed
that marriage bells are to chime on the
evening of December 1, when to the altar
will be led one of Cardinals tairest
daughters, and by one of its most patri-
otic sons.
Mr.. Willie Wilkerson celebrated the
18th anniversary of his birthday last Sat-
urday, with his young friends and a
turk ey dinner" We wish the young
man many happy returns Of the day, and
may he live to be wise, good and God
loving man.
Several gentlemen who have gone on
the trip to Atlanta will purchase a car
load of stock while there.
Everyone has read with much pleasure
OF the unsuccessful attempt Of Rock Hill
for the new county scheme. Isuspect the
boys down there will keep quiet for
awhile.
Mrs. r. E. Dagnall, of Spartanburg,
spent last week visiting her parents.
Mr.. Robt. R. Smarr, who was so pain
fully injured at Mr.. Wylie's gin, is much
improved. His many friends will be glad
to hear that the arm will not have to be
amputated as was first feared.
Your correspondent and one Of the
most practical farmers in this section, are
at work on statistics showing the cost Of
cotton, corn, wheat, oats and sorghum
per acre, with the per cent. invested. We
hope to have it ready at an early date and
shall make it as accurate as possible,
Miss Fannie McArthur's school is closed
for this week. She has returned home
to be present at the commencement exer-
cises of the Cooper-Limestone institute,
where her sister, Miss Addie, will gradu-
ate at the end of this term.
Several gentlemen from here will 60 to
Bullock's Creek on Thursday evening to
be present at the concert to be given at
the Bullock's Creek academy.
Mrs. w. b. Leech is visiting her moth
er near Hoodtown.
Your correspondent hears that Spartan
burg county is to come in for the "hog
and hominy" prize. Well, they know
nothing of Mr.. Morgan Leech's Fannie"
and when they do, they will shut one
eye, and-well, walk off. t.