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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-01
LIGHTNING AT Il FUNERAL.

1t Killed the Hedrse-DriUer and the
Team Ran AsCay With Ttco Corpses.
BALTIMORE, ND, Aug. 31.-William
Alsop, the driver of hearse, was instantly
killed by lightning at an open grave this
afternoon in Sharp-street Church Gene
terry. The same flash of lightning fright
ened the team and they dashed down the
hillside with the drivers corpse on top of
the hearse and the body of Mrs. Mary
Brown on the inside. The team ran into a
big tree ana the drivers body rolled to the
ground. The casket was removed from
the hearse without damage.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-01
Imprisoned Bull Fighters.

COLORADO SPRINGS, CoLo., Aug. 81
The Imprisonment of the two Mexicans
who took part in the bullfights at Gillette
has been called to the attention of Casimir
Barela of Trinidad, the Mexican Consul
for Colorado, and he is expected here to-
morrow. The men paid their fines when
arrested, and it is contended that
they are now illegally held. The District
Attorney said he had considered that they
had committed felonious act and that
they were being held for trial. ..s. -
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,neratives are thrown out OF employment.

operatives are thrown out of employment.
No statement of the assets and liabilities
has as yet been made. L. G. briggs of
Kansas CITY, Kans.. is president of the
company. The trouble is attributed to
the failure several months ago of the
Wingate, Stone g. Weller Mercantile Com
pany, wholesale furnishing and notion
house. The mortgage given to the banks
covers all amounts due the briggs Com
pany by K Hanna, receiver of I. Wingate
COMPANY. e
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By the Collapse One Hundred Operators
dre Out of Work.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Aug. 81. = The
large factory at 52S and $50 Wall street,
occupied by the briggs Manufacturing
Company was closed to-day under chat
tel mortgage, securing debts to the National
Bank of Commerce and the First National
Bank of Kansas City amounting to about
$14659.
The company manufactured overalls,
trousers and other garments, About 100
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FeadnE Var Raai,,a.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Aug. 31.-A special
from Lexington, KY, says: Information
was received here to-day that terrible
war is raging on the headwaters of
tails are not obtainable. Several men have
been killed during the past few weeks.
The Helton, Brooks and Taylor families
are engaged in the war, one of the leading
spirits being Robert Jackson, who has
killed several men and has just been re-
leased on hail by Harlan County officials
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-01
For Daly,s Successor.

LONDON, Enc, Aug. s1.-In the House
Of Commons to-day Captain Donelan, anti
Parnellite member of Cork, moved the
issuance of writ of elections for the city
Of Limerick for the purpose of electing a
member of the House in place of John
Daily, dynamiter, now serving term In
prison, whose relation to Parliament for
that reason is cancelled.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-01
R,.raina of a Stea,,,er.

NORFOLK, VA. Aug. 31.-The steamer
Isle of Wight, belonging to the Old Do
minion line, was burned at Smithfeld
early. this morning., When the fire was
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-01

discovered the steamer was passed out1nto
the stream away, and an attempt made to
scuttle her, which failed, the hull not sink
stroyed.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-01
MRS. PAnrRIDGE HoNoRED.

Elected Most WortIy Grand Matrom of the
Order of the Eastern Star.
BOSTON, MASS, Aug. 30.-At the ses-
sion Of the General Grand Chapter of the
Order of the Eastern Star Mrs. Mary e.
Partridge of Oakland, CAL, was elected
Most Worthy Grand Matron of the Cen
eral Grand Chapter of the United States.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-11-08
COULD NOT HOLD HIM.

The court can take man away from his
family, camp-meeting picnic or almost
anything else; but sometimes, at least, its
power is not sufficient to keep a man from
getting married. Especially is this the
case when the prospective groom happens
to be dead set on his purpose.
A young man named Oscar Potts, OF
Rock Hill, was summoned to Yorkville
on Monday as a witness. He was engaged
to be married on Wednesday, and the fact
that he was required to be at court gave
him not little concern. He asked Solic-
itor Henry to excuse him, and at the time
the solicitor was unable to give him any
satisfaction. Finally, as the last opportu-
nifty to leave on Tuesday evening was ap-
preaching, Potts went to Major Beckham,
who is acting as court constable, and
said:
"Major, want you to 60 and see if you
can't get that fellow Henry to let me Oft;
but mind you, if he don't do it, am 60
ing to leave anyhow. I don't care if they
put me in the penitentiary."
Major Beckham undertook the mission,
earnestly explained the urgent and un-
postponable character of Mr.. Potts's en-
gagement, and Mr.. Henry finally consent
ed to let the young man go. But Mr..
Potts had already gone, regardless OF
consequences. He was happily married
on Wednesday to Miss Ayres, and on
Thursday, the reporter was informed
was back in attendance on court.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-11-08
LETTER FROM HICKORY GROVE.
Settled the Dust-Returned from Texas
Work on the Rlver-SchoOl Next Mon
day-Hunting Lands Posted.

Settled the Dust-Returned from Texas
Work on the Rlver-School Next Mon
day-Hunting Lands Posted.
HICKORY GROVE, November Sat
last we have had a good rain in this
section, and the dust that has been so
annoying is settled, we hope, for the
winter.
Whisonant & Castles have carload OF
fine Kentucky horses that they are sell
ing for the "hard cash." We have been
told that the price Of stock was far ad-
vanced over the prices last fall; but from
the way these gentlemen are selling, you
can see it is reduction descending"
Mr., Frank Watson and wife, have re-
turned from Texas. Mr.. Watson went to
"The Lone Star State'' two years ago, and
after winning a charming bride, has re-
turned to his home, happy young man,
determined to have no more to do with
Texas.
Messrs. Lumpkin, Trip and Others
we're here last week, and went down the
river to see the work accomplished by Mr.
Wilkerson. We learn they returned well
pleased with the work done.
Broad River school will open next Mon
day morning. 1t is hoped that parents
will enter their children promptly, as this
is very essential to the child's studies and
grades during the term.
Water on the river is at last high enough
to allow the flat to run at aowells Terry
and Mr.. Sam Lee is again ready 10 ac-
commodate his customers with trip across
the "mighty Deep"
Berry Estes, an old and esteemed color.
ed man of this section, will leave here and
live with his son near Gastonia.
The first issue of THE WEEKLY EN-
oU1RER was received Friday, and Its
many old friends were glad to see it in
the old dress again.
Mr.. Brice is certainly doing his duty in
the convention, and is consistent with his
promises on the stump.
Mr.. J. Ed Leech has gone to Blacks
burg to purchase some new hues 1or
his engine.
Quite an enjoyable party was given at
the residence of Mr.. E. Warth last week.
Mr.. Warth certainly understands how to
entertain his friends, and he was at his
best on this evening.
Miss Helen, the oldest daughter of Rev,
Jas. Thacker, is quite sick at her fathers
home.
Partridges are seeing hard times for the
past few days; but land is nearly all
posted, so you need send no York sports
out to slay them.
One of your correspondents seems to
think that the "free silver craze' is dead.
Well, we shall see. t.
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0kee. Nobody can vote OH 1t but the
citizens of that township and the township
cannot be cut off except by two-thirds
vote of its citizens. But even ifa majority,
of the county could give them away, they
would not do it. They are unwilling to
reduce the area of old York even to the
extent of garden spot.
A Good Man Gone.
Colonel w. H. McCorkle, of Iorkville,
was summoned to Charlotte on Monday
to attend the funeral of his brother-in-law,
Mr.. Thos. Grier, who died on Sunday at
II. 30 o'clock. Mr.. Grier was native OF
Steel Creek, \. c., and was born on Sep
tember /, 1877. He was educated at
Davidson college, and shortly after his
graduation he settled in Bethel township
in this county. He went to the war with
the Jasper Rifles, was present at the cap
ture of Fort Sumter, and remained IN
service until the surrender. For short
time previous to the war he lived in York
Vile but for the past 30 years he has been
citizen of Charlotte. He occupied many
positions of honor and trust in Mecklen-
burg, and ut the time of his death was
chairman of the board of county commits
sioners. He was also deacon III the First
Presbyterian church. His remains were
followed to the grave by great concourse
of Charlotte's most prominent citizens.
Intelligent Jurors.
~ have never yet known York jury
to make mistake" said Solicitor Henry
in speech in the court house on Tuesday.
"In some cases thought the jury was
wrong at the time; but, generally, l have
since had reason to believe it was right"
Mr.. Henry was afterward asked as to
whether he really meant what he said, or
was it merely case Of ''inspiration OF the
moment" II meant just what l said,'
Mr.. Henry reiterated. 1.-THE York juries,
taken as whole, are uniformly more in
telligent than those of any other county in
the circuit" Taking Mr.. Henry at his
word, the reporter investigated still fur
ther for the reason, which, by the way,
was not hard to find. In the other coun-
ties, the jury commissioners consider that
almost any individual is fit person to sit
on jury, and they do not exercise much
discretion. In this county, however, il
some one of the commissioners is not able
to vouch for the juror when drawn as
"good and true" his name does not GO
down on the venire. So, to be drawn OH
York jury, is not altogether matter OF
chance. 1t means that the individual
drawn is thoroughly fitted for the respon-
sible duties he is expected to perform.
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Friday, November s, 1895.

Tuesday to attend the marriage of Mr..
Thos. W. Wilson and Miss Bessie Duff,
on Wednesday.
Miss Ida Scoggins returned to her home
ut Hickory Grove, on Monday last, after
spending several days with the family of
Captain Crawford.
Prof. Stolworth and Mr.. John Ham,
brick, of Pacolet, spent last Sunday in
Yorkville with DR.. NJ. j. Walkers fami-
ly. These gentlemen came over here to
hear Rev. w. j. Langston preach, with
view to giving him call to the Baptist
church at Pacolet. They went away very
much pleased with Mr.. Langston as a
preacher.
The following party left on last Tues
day for the Atlanta exposition Messrs.
Sam NJ. Grist, T. Baxter McClain, Rev.
J. NJ. Mclean and three sons, and Misses
Maggie Gist, Cora Kuykendal, Maggie,
Claude and Elise Moore, Mary Crawford,
Alice Spencer, Sallie Mcdonald, Lula
McClain, Rose and Mary Hunter and
Vessie Rainey.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-11-08
GENERAL SESSIONS.

In the case of NJ. G.. Byers, charged
with selling liquor, the jury returned a
verdict of guilty. Sentence was suspend
ed pending motion for new trial.
Monroe Chisholm, colored, charged
with murder, was acquitted.
Robert Thomasson, Hopper Thomas
son, John Hellery and VIM. Dickson, all
colored, plead guilty Of gambling, and
each was sentenced to pay fine of $2i
or to 60 to the chaingang for six months.
The first three paid their fines.
David Evans, colored, was convicted OF
housebreaking and sentenced to the chain
gang for one year.
Abe Patton, colored, WAS sent to the
chaingang for one year for housebreaking
and larceny.
Cynthia Legg and Sina Moss, colored,
were convicted of assault and battery, and
sentenced to pay fine fS5 each or go to
the county Jail for 80 days.
Dave Ross, colored, was acquitted oi
the charge of larceny from the field.
The case against Dave Jackson, colored
for stealing, and w. H. Dunlap, white, fol
buying seed cotton, was remanded back
to the trial justice by whom twas sentup
Elias Burris, colored, was convicted OF
burglary and larceny and sentenced tc
the chaingang for one year.
Henry Whitesides, colored, was sent to
the chaingang for 16 months for burglary
and larceny. John Smith, colored, his
accomplice. who has not been arrested
was also convicted.
William Lowry, colored, was convicted
of selling liquor
Ernest Massey, colored, was convicted
of selling liquor in three cases, and III
each case was sentenced to pay fine OF
$780, or 60 to the chaingang for one year
One sentence is to commence after the
expiration of the other.
John Hagins was convicted OF selling
liouor in two cases. He was not present
to receive sentence, however, and bench
warrant was issued for his arrest.
There were three indictments against
Edward Arledge for selling liquor. lie
was convicted on one, one was mol pross-
ed, and the other was transferred to the
contingent docket. The court at first pro-
nounced a sentence of $500 fine or one
year on the chaingang. Arledge's attor-
ney, however. produced a physicians
certificate to the effect that Arledge was
unable to perform hard and manual labor,
and the understanding is that the sentence
will be modified.
Fletcher Seals, colored, was convicted
on the charge of selling liquor.
In the case of Saul Williams, charged
with the murder of John Miller, also col
ored, near Guthriesville, on the night OF
August last, the jury returned verdict
of not guilty.
The trial of Logan Gibson for the MUIR
der of Rufus U. Hardin, at Blacksburg
will occupy the attention Of the court
today.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-11-08
LOCAL LACONICS.
Until January 1896.

Either THE TwICE-A-wEEK ENQUIRER
or THE WEEKLY ENQUIRER, will be
furnished from this date until January l,
1896, for 30 cents.
Feels Encouraged.
Rev. w. J. Langston, who has been
canvassing the churches in York, Lancas-
ter, Chester and Union counties III the
intert st of the Baptist High school for the
past six weeks or more, says that the
results 80 far have proven satisfactory To
all concerned.
Making Special Arrangements.
The Chester and Lenoir railroad is max
ing special arrangements to carry 10 Ches-
ter all the Confederate veterans who may
leave this place on November 25, for At
lanta. Several extra cars will be provided
and the veterans will leave Yorkville at
g. IL on the night of November %.
A November Curiosity.
Miss Gladdys, daughter of Mr.. A. ).
Withers, of Yorkville, has sent THE En-
oUIRER luscious ripe peach that has just
been matured on tree in her fathers
Garden. The tree contains perhaps doz-
EN- or more peaches, and this is the first
and only crop Of the year.
As Often as He Can Get 1t.
"Iou sent my paper last Friday the Old
kinder way" remarked subscriber who
is in attendance OH court, to the editor last
Wednesday, land don't want you to do
it any more. For awhile thought would
rather have the old weekly; but you have
proved to me that wouldn't. The weekly
is all right if you can't do any better. Twice
a week is better; and I want mine twice
week." The subscriber was assured that
the twicc-a week edition would be sent i'll
all cases except where there was an en-
pressed preference for the weekly.
Tax Levy for 1s95-96.
The county board of commissioners
held their annual meeting on yesterday,
and after auditing few accounts, recon-
mended the tax levy for the year 1S95-H,
AS follows; For ordinary county and c. 4
L. railroad bonds, 3! mills. For interest
on o. r. IL c. Railroad bonds, mills in
York township, and in each of the other
townships, mill. A levy Of l mill was
made in each township for road purposes.
The extra levy in York township on
account of the o. r. e G.. bonds, is because
Of the Dickinson judgment, and the fact
that each of the other townships are
credited with surpluses in their respective
interest funds.
Some of the Cherokees Uneasy.
Mr.. A. B. Crosby says some of the peo-
pie of Cherokee are considerably wrought
up through fear that Central York is
going to vote to have them transferred to
the new county Of Gaffney, i'll order that
Eastern York will he unable to get any
more territory off the county" This fear,
however, cannot be entertained by any
body who reads the newspapers. The
question of Cherokee's gOingt to Gatlney is
altogether matter for the people Of Cher
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-11-08
MERE MENTION.

A man named James Hodges commit
ted suicide by throwing himself over
Niagara falls last Monday. ''""Thousands
of hogs are dying in Minnesota from some
kind of lung disease. ''''''"Five more Chl-
namen implicated in the recent ku Cheng
massacre were executed last Monday. 1t
is estimated that not less than 100 ring
leaders in the massacre have escaped sect
free. .....""The Canadian government is
said to be fortifying the supposed boun-
Diary line between the British possessions
and Alaska. ..'''Secretary Olney has sent
to the Turkish government very posi-
tive note that may easily be construed
into warning to the effect that if Amerl-
can missionaries in Armenia are interfer-
red with, somebody has to be accountable.
Ex-senator Burrows and other leading
Republicans say that the Fitty-tourth
congress, which meets on December z,
will not be able to adjourn it's first session
before the lst Of June. ''''''''The sultan OF
Turkey is reported to have appealed to
the British fleet, anchored near Constan-
tinople, for protection against powerful
political organization known as the Young
Turks. .'...''''Sergeant Matthew w. Wolff,
United States soldier stationed at Dallas,
Texas, died few days ago from hydro
phobia caused by the bite of a cat. 1.-The
recent earthquake is claimed to have m
creased the yield of natural gas in the
Northwest so something like 80 per cent.
John w. Cadman, an uncle of Mrs. Grov-
er Cleveland, attempted to commit sui
eide in Chicago few days ago by shoot
ing himself in the mouth.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-11-08
BLACKSBURG BUDGET.
Death of Respectable Colored Woman
Deaths and MarriaGes-Personal and

Death of Respectable Colored woman
Deaths and Marriages-PersOnal and
Other Notes.
Correspondence of the Yorkville Enquirer.
BLACKsBURG, November 1.-THE first
rain we have had since the 7th Of October,
tell on Tuesday last. 1t was, indeed, quite
welcome; but more is needed. The wells
are getting scarce Of water, and springs
that were always full and bold have COM
pletely failed.
The farmers are getting ready to SOW
wheat. 1t is so late, suppose they will
he forced t. depend upon spring sowing
for oats.
Classy Petty, all old colored woman we'll
known in this section, died on Sunday,
the 9th of October, at the home OF her
daughter, Mariah Young. She was ~
years old, and possessed many of those
traits and characteristics peculiar only to
the old-fashioned Negro. Her loyalty to
.'de white folks" never failed, and she
always looked to them for help and sup
port. During her last illness, she was
well taken care Of by her daughter, who is
industrious and well to do.
The angel of death visited our town Oh
Wednesday night, and the spirits of two
bright little boys took their flight, and two
happy homes were saddened and be-
reaved. After brief illness, Whitney,
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. ID. l.. Brown, and
Bennie, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Sumner,
were taken in their innocence and purity
TO he with him who loves little children.
Mrs. \. c. Mccoy, Of Hollidaysburg,
Pa, arrived Oh Friday last, to visit her
father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. George
w. Deal, and her sister, Mrs. Vim. Ander-
son.
On Thursday, 3lst October, at the resi-
dence of Mr.. w. p. Rippy, by J. r. Hea-
Ian, notary public, Mrs. Mary Wheeler,
of Cleveland county, y. c., was united i'll
marriage to Mr.. James Tiddy, of York
vile.
On Sunday, the 3rd instant, at the home
of the brides father, Mr.. H. X. McSwain,
i'm Cleveland county, n. c., Miss Daisy
McSwain, was married to Mr.. VIM. Grif-
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INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.


w. H. Hicklin, Guthriesville-Offers 500
bushels of homeraised pure rust proof
oats for sale.
E. A. Crawford, S. Y. C.-Advertises cot
ton, corn and mules for sale at Fort
Mill, ON Saturday, 23rd instant, belong
ing to J. H. Sutton, at the suit OF B. d.
Springs.
II. G.. Strauss-Says that before you buy
anykind of silverware or table cutlery,
he wants you to call on him, and if he
hasn't got what you wish he will get it
for you.
George T. Schorb--Has on exhibition a
new style typewriter-"The Daugher-
ty''-which he wants to show to persons
who are interested in anything of the
kind. The price is S5, and the machine
is fully guaranteed.
J. r. Schorb-Tells you of his readiness
to furnish you with photographs in the
latest style Of the art, and at the low
est prices.
Kennedy Brothers & Barron-During the
next 10 days, want to close out 1873 Sladies'
hats at Is cents each, which are worth
from so cents to Sl.50 each 35 derby
hats at so cents, which are worth from
50 to 50 each 500 plumes, wings, feath-
ers and tips at one-third what they cost.
They have received this week large
lot Of glassware and crockery and some
nice lamps, jeans from Is to 80 cent?, cas-
sinners, mems boys, and women's
shoes and lot of carpet warp in as
sorted colors, groceries and leaf plug
and smoking tobacco.
A. NJ. Grist-Wants you to call on him
for fountain pen if you need anything
of the kind.
Grist Cousins-Are offering 20 pounds OF
granulated sugar for 81, and can furnish
you with E. l.. G. coffee, lemon and va
nilla extracts, loaded shells. and stick
and fancy candies. They still wish to
buy eggs, chickens, corn and peas.
NJ. Props-Who is located in the "Old
Jail' building, opposite the court house.
is prepared to carefully repair your
watch if it is out of order, and guarantee
satisfaction.
J. w. Dobson-Wants you to call on him
before you buy French candy. His
price is Is cents pound. He can also
furnish you with stick candy at 10 cents
plain and fancy cakes and crackers
and will sell you 20 pounds of granulat'
ed sugar for 81.
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AT THE CHURCHES.
EPISCOPAL,

EPlSCOPAL. L..
Rev. Robt. A. Lee, minister. Morning
service at II o'clock. Sunday-school
in the afternoon at o'clock.
TRINITY METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
Rev. S. A. Weber, d. D., pastor. Ser
vices on Sunday morning at IL O'Clock,
and in the evening at o'clock. Sun
day-school at o'clock p. III.
PRESBYTERIAN.
Rev. w. G. Neville, pastor. Sunday
school at 4 O'Clock p. IN. Communion SER
vices OH Sunday morning at II O'Clock.
Services in the evening at 7 O'Clock.
Preparatory services beginning this even
ing at O'Clock, conducted by Rev. j. l..
McLin, of Chester county.
ASSOCIATE REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN.
Rev. Boyce H. Grier, pastor. YORK
-Sunday-school at I O. clock, p. IN.
TIRZAH-Services on Sunday morning at
IL o'clock.
BAPTIST.
Rev. w. J. Langston, pastor. YORK
yILLE-Services on Sunday at II o'clock
a. M, conducted by Rev. q. II. Gresham.
Sunday school at 10 O'Clock a. M.
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courts, and we have no hesitation in say
ing that so far as we are able to see, all OF
our judges and other officers are just and
able, and our whole judicial system seems
to be without flaw.
In conclusion, we thank your honor
and also the solicitor, for the courte-
Gus treatment that has been extended to
us, and also for the able assistance that
we have received in the discharge Of oul
duties.
All of which is respectfully submitted,
j. WYLIE RoDDEY, Foreman.
Yorkville, S. c., November I, 1895.
In discharging the grand jurors, Judge
Townsend said he had been much i'm
pressed with them as men of conviction
and business ability. He said that he be-
lieved they had done their full duty, and
remarked that Solicitor Henry was tho
man to carry out their recommendations