Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-07-05
RECORDS Of THE COUNTY.
Condition in Which They are Found by an
Expert.

animation of the books and papers in
the various county offices. Acting on
this suggestion, the grand jury pro-
cured the services of Mr.. l.. c. Harrl-
son, bookkeeper for the First National
Bank of Rock Hill, who, after going
carefully over the books, made the
following report, which was read to
the court on last Tuesday:
Mr.. ]. WYLIE RoDDEY, Foreman of
the Grand Jury, York county, S. c.:
I beg to submit the following report of
nv examination of the books of the
county officers of York county, made
at your request
The examination was as thorough as
could be made in the time allowed.
In the auditors Office, (Mr. W. ]. Wa
ters) the original returns are correctly
entered upon the auditors duplicate
and are carefully filed in proper place,
convenient for reference. The dupli-
cate, or book for the fiscal year
1893-94, is in some parts in rather
bad shape, due to the fact that after
the book was made mp, the board
| of assessors raised the return on real
estate 2 per cent, which necessitated
erasing the figures in that column and
putting them down corrected. By this
operation some of the figures were
| erased and consequently the checking
Of the book is made difficult. / check
ed good part of this book and found
it correct, the treasurer having receipt
ed for the correct amount. The vari-
ance between the books of the auditor
and treasurer is only $40, due to a
clerical error. The duplicate for this
wear, while only half finished, is in
good shape, I would suggest that
a note be made on book when addi-
tions or deductions are made for the
"red inks" j. e., where no return is
made, and the name is carried forward
in red ink, until dropped.
In the Office of the county treasurer,
(H. A. D. Neely) the books were close.
ly checked with the vouchers for
school and county claims, and found
to agree. The vouchers were all found
in good order and convenient for ref
ence, and the books are correct. His
cash account was balanced and found
correct. The balance sheets made up
for settlement with the comptroller
general were also examined. They
are true copies of his books. The
treasurer's Office is in good condition.
In the school commissioners office
g. A. Shurley) the duplicate vouchers
for school claims were found in proper
files and correspond with the commits
sioner's cash register. The commits
sioner's report was not finished but as
far as it is done, it is true copy of
his book. This Office is in good condi-
ton and the book is properly kept.
In the county commissioners office,
all vouchers are kept in proper place,
and are numbered for convenient ref
erence. Vouchers for sheriff g dieting
account and all county claims were
examined, and while it was impossible
to 20 over the entire lot, large num-
ber were checked and found correct,
except few vouchers lack the proper
approval of the board and the proper
affidavit, as in Nos. 102, 1913, 474, 902,
At, 9O3, SO and SO. A voucher for med
ical examination of two lunatics, shows
that $40 each was paid for the exam
ination of two lunatics, when the usual
fee is SIS for each case. This is not
violation of the law; but it seems to
be violation from the general rule.
With these exceptions the office ap-
pears to be in good shape.
In the sheriff's office (E. A. Craw-
ford) the writ, execution and Jail books
were examined and found IN good
shape. Executions are properly enter
ed, and when Satisfied" are 80 mark
ed. This office is encountered with
large quantity of old papers and old
executions, fl fas, etc., that should be
assorted and returned to the proper
place. Some to the clerks Office to be
marked off the records, and some are
worthless.
In the office of clerk of court, wv.
Brown Wylie) the books were gone
over and found to be neatly and
accurately kept, with vouchers for all
money paid out, in proper shape,
except few that were destroyed
when the court house was burned.
For these he has check stubs and paid
checks, which answer every purpose.
This office is in good shape.
In the office of the judge of probate,
wv. H. McCorkle) the books are partic-
ularly neat and well kept. The bonds
of administrators were examined.
Where there had been the least doubt,
the judge had them qualify as to indi-
vidual worth. The cash account was
balanced and found correct. This
office is in. good condition with every
thing in good order.
All the county officers were very
kind, and rendered all the assistance
possible in this examination.
Respectfully submitted.
L. C. HARRISON, Examiner.
June 81, 1895.