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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-07-10

- The increase in the number of pigs
returned for taxation in York county
this year, as compared with the num-
ber returned last year, is especially
gratifying. Last year the number was
6,7S1, and this year it is 1908, an in
crease of 1922, or nearly l6 per cent.
That means that for every 500 that
was kept at home last year on account
of home raised meat, this year there
will be in the neighborhood of SIG,
and the difference will be appreciably
felt not only on the tables of people,
but in the per capita circulation of the
county.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-07-10
GUARDED THE JAIL.

There was another ripple of excite
ment on account of the Shuford case
last Friday night. 1t resulted in the
summoning of posse by the sheriff to
guard the jail; but Notwithstanding
that, but few people were disposed to
take it seriously.
Shortly after dark, T. F. Mellow,
Esq, attorney for L. F. Shuford, repre-
sented to Judge Earle that he had in
formation to the effect that there was
immediate danger of mob violence to
his client at the hands of the people of
Clay Hill. Without so much as inves-
tigating the affair, Judge Earle very
properly ordered the sheriff to summon
a posse for the protection of the pris-
oner, and offered to himself serve as
member of the posse.
Solicitor Henry, was not disposed
to take much stock in the alarm. He
proposed to Mr.. Mellow and DR.. W.
G. White, who appeared to be most
excited over the matter, that he was
willing to guard the Jail himself, and
would guarantee the safety of the
prisoner. Mr.. Henry spoke advisably.
He had talked with the people of Clay
Hill, believed that they were determin-
ed to allow the law to take its course,
and from the firm and confident re-
marks of the grand jury, was satisfied
that no violence would be attempted.
Pursuant to Judge Earle's orders
however, the posse was summoned.
One man refused absolutely to 60 on
the ground that he believed the whole
movement to be occasioned by false
alarm. A posse, however, was COL
lected, and after remaining up until
4 o'clock next morning, the members
of it went home thoroughly disgusted.
Scarcely a man of them believed
that the prisoner was in any more
danger than if he had still been in
Spartanburg.
Investigation of the cause of the
alarm next morning, developed the
fact that a young man had asked
Nightwatchman Alexander as to
whether that fellow in Jail would be
lynched. Alexander replied: "Not
that 1 know Of" and the young man
then requested the nightwatchman to
wake him up in case he should see
any signs of disturbance. During this
time, the Clay Hill people were at
their respective homes and not think
ing of the prisoner, except probably
in connection with the due course OF
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-07-10
1N8 Z0AKVaA4R RNQU1181s
the law which they expected to be set
in motion on the morrow.

the law which they expected to be set
in motion on the morrow.
The action of Mr.. Mellow in the
matter is of course commendable, rath
er than otherwise. Knowing as he
did the provocation under which the
Clay Hill people were chafng, it was
natural that even a vague rumor
should be sufficient to stir him up as
to the safety of his client. However,
a full statement of the facts in the
case are eminently just and proper.
The really insignificant incident of
guarding the Jail might easily be mag
nified by rumor into the illustration of
a diabolical attempt on the part Of the
Clay Hill people to murder the de-
fenseless prisoner in cold blood, and
this is something that nobody has ever
believed that they intended to do.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-07-10
ROCK HILL HAPPENINGS.
The Fourth of July-Winners of the Wheel
Races-German-Other Notes.

The Fourth Of July-Winners of the Wheel
Races Notes.
Correspondence of the Yorkville Enquirer.
ROCK HILL, July 9.-Of course no
one could imagine Rock Hill celebra-
ting the glorious Fourth in any other
than true American style. All gener-
al merchandise business was suspended
and the factories were closed, and
everybody had holiday.
The most important feature of the
day was the cycle meet of the wheel
men of York, Lancaster and Chester
counties, which was witnessed by
perhaps over 1000 people. Mr.. James
S. White won the one mile champion
ship, and was awarded the medal of
gold given by the Rock Hill Cycle
club. Mr.. White won, also, the "slow
race" and the one-fourth mile dash.
The boys race was won by Willie
White. Mr.. Ed E. Poag was winner
of the five mile race; the half mile
"handicap", open to married men
only; and the two mile race, open to
all.
Mr.. E. L. Mobley accidentally fell
in the two mile race, and save some
bruises on legs and arms, was not
otherwise hurt. This was the only
accident, and the meet was altogether
so very successful that the Cycle club
has decided to hold another meet in
August.
The most delightful german of the
season was given last Friday night in
honor of Miss Josie Pharr, of Charlotte,
n. c., who is visiting Miss Blanche
Stewart, and Miss Charlotte Morris,
who has for sometime been visiting
Miss Lillian Jones. Miss Morris has
returned to her home in Atlanta, Ga.
The german was led by Mr.. l.. G..
Harrison in his usual happy manner.
The committee of ladies for the
Atlanta exposition, gave promenade
party last evening OH the lawn in front
of Mrs. Witherspoon's residence. The
principal features were the charming
recitations of Misses Laura Ruff and
AnabelIe Wilson, refreshments and
music.
On last Sunday night, Prof. G. L..
Sweeney preached very interesting
sermon to the Pythians and Masons.
Mr.. Jno. B. Oates, of Charlotte, n.
c., is visiting his friend, Mr.. f. l..
Mobley.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. S. Poe, of Pitts
boro, n. c., are visiting their children,
Mrs. #. A. Crawford, Mrs. Philip Tay-
lor, Mrs. J. +. Roddey, and Mr.. o. S.
Poe, Jr.
Mr.. Paul P. Harrison has returned
home from Texas, where he has been
sojourning for about two years.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-07-10
LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS.

The communication of Taxpayer"
in another column, deals with matters
of interest to the people of Yorkville,
and seems to call for a few words of
editorial comment.
In regard to the streets, it would
seem unnecessary to say that "Iax-
payer" has already been anticipated by
the town council. During the past
few months that body has done some
most commendable work, and accord
ing to the best information at hand, it
has only just commenced. At the ear
liest practicable moment, it is proposed,
we understand, to begin the work OF
macadamizing the streets, after the
most approved methods, with thor
oughness and permanency. AS tax
payer of the community, THE ENoUIR-
Err feels satisfied to leave this matter
in the hands of the town council, at
least, for the present, and we believe
that thus far, our view of the situation
is shared by a majority of the commu-
nifty.
On the question of municipal owner
ship of the Graded School building,
we agree with taxpayer pretty closely
but perhaps not from exactly the same
standpoint. The building is now own
ed by individual citizens, who bought
it for school purposes, and for num-
ber of years past have been carrying it
as such. 1t is we'll known fact that
the owners of the building are realiz-
ing on their investment much less than
one-third of what would ordinarily be
considered fair rate of interest. 1t
does not seem fair to expect them,
from a business, or other standpoint,
to keep this up longer than they can
help. Among the easily possible de-
velopments of the future, is the prob
ability that somebody will suddenly
offer the owners of this building fair
price for their property, and before
the people of this town are aware OF
the fact, the municipality will be out a
home for it's now fourishing school.
When the building passes into other
hands, if it ever does, there will be
occasion to regret that it had not long
since been owned by the town.
The electric light matter seems to be
a very plain proposition. Our present
lighting system has about seen its day,
and it will be only very short time
until we are compelled to make new
arrangements of some kind or other.
The present system, was never very
satisfactory, and has always been
quite expensive. We think that an
electric system supported largely by
private patronage, is practicable, and
a areful investigation of the cost OF
such plant, with view to its erection,
will certainly not be amiss.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-07-10
between Conservatives and Reformers.

between Conservatives and Reformers.
We have been of this opinion all
along, and are gratifed to know that
the representatives of both these fac
tions have, by a unanimous vote,
established the proposition as a fact.
The outlook for the future is now
growing bright. Let all good citizens
rally to the support of the action of
the conference last Thursday, and let
that conference mark the end of fac
tional strife in York county.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-07-10

Though perhaps it is of little mo-
ment now, to Senator Finley and Mr..
]. S. Brice belongs the credit of franz
ing the very sensible resolutions that
were adopted by the county confer
ence last Thursday. The first resolu-
ton was the work of Mr.. Brice, while
the others were drawn up by Mr..
Finley.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-07-10

- The Reformers were considerably
in the majority in last Thursdays con-
ference, and in a position to do what
they pleased. They did it. They
showed that all they want is to be rep
resented in the constitutional conven-
ton by men of brains, ability and pat
riOtism.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-07-10

The Washington Star reports the
organization of the South Carolina
Suffrage Aid society, projected among
the Negroes of that city few days
ago. The object of the society is to
raise funds with which to fight the
South Carolina registration laws before
the United States supreme court.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-07-10
The aturkrille Gnq1irer.
YORKVILLE, s. c.:
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 1895.

Reformer or Conservative is no
longer the question in the election of
delegates to the constitutional conven-
ton. The signs Of fitness now are
wisdom, patriotism, integrity, and a
devotion to the best interests of the
whole people.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-30
REAL ESTATE MARKET.


The following transfers of real estate were
filed with the auditor Monday:
James N. McQuern has sold to Allen and
Brown lot No. $751; in the SIXTH ward for S1Ol.
J.. W. Wearstler has sold to Elizabeth Robert
son lot No. SO in Marlboro for $780,
Anna Haak has sold to NJ. A. Tanner and
N. Haak 25.10O acres in Lake township for
$1,000.
August Walker has sold to Malinda Huff
24-10O acres in Louisville for 5000.
John Auld ct al have sold to Atwell Hubbard
lot No. 5000 in the third ward of Alliance for
S2125O.
Robert f. Carr has sold to ]. r, Carr lot No
$3.50 in the sixth ward of Alliance for $500.
Daniel Rohn's heirs have sold 10 Webster
Rohn III 11-10O acres in Bethlehem township
for $3,024.
Webster Rohn has sold to franklin Rohn
III l1-1OO acres in Bethlehem township for
s3,O24.
Emma Ault has sold to John Young 5O-1OO
acres in Lake township for S475.
George B. Stull has sold to John Young As
1s,1OO acres in Lake township for $4,000.
Jno. II. Krumlauf has sold to Clement A.
Rennie lot No. 81 in New Berlin for 81, 400
Jno. Bloomfield has sold to VIM. E. Warst-
Ter lot No. 13 in Center, Middlebranch, for
$500.
Florence A. Leninger has sold to H. R. Row.
land 17-1O0 acres in the Fouth ward for $3.50.
David Smith has sold to Lucy @. Case lot No
Al in Smiths addition, Plain township, fol
$500.
Edward Peterman has sold to Jos. Peterman
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-30
POST nFF1nE FINISHED.

The wood work in the second floor of
the Government building has been com
pleted, and accepted by the Government
inspector. The work was done by Joshua
Hunt, and was Immediately pronounced
satisfactory upon inspection. The wood
used is Tennessee poplar, and it presents
fine appearance The toilet rooms and
wash stands are the finest in the city, and
have the only mosaic marble floors in
Canton. OF the nine rooms, four have
been already consigned to the different
departments. The local board of civil
service examiners, the railway mai
clerks the special pension examiners and
the department of internal revenue col
lectors each occupying separate rooms
Postmaster Monnot is custodian of the
building and assigns the rooms to the
different departments.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-30
RAD coAsTING ACCIDENT,

H A. Strouse of Alliance, met with serious
accident Sunday afternoon. He had been at
Aultman hospital to see his wife, and was
coming up on his wheel. He started TO coast
down Tuscarawas street and when Dueber
avenue was reached a little girl walked out
squarely in front of the wheel. She was knock
ed senseless, and Strouse was thrown complete
ly over the wheel and landed with cOnsidera'
BILE force on the brick pavement. He received
a number of bad cuts on the face, hands and
knees and was pretty badly used up. The
little girl was also considerably injured. The
man was assisted to the office Of DR.. schuffel
and his wounds sewed up.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-30
NEW TEACHERS.
Four Dozen Granted Certificates to
to Teach--BOxwell Law Stu.
dents-SchoOl News.

At the recent county examination held
in this city for those who desire TO teach
the young idea how to shoot, forty-eight
applicants were successful in securing GER
tifcates. All but one, J. l.. Coy, Of
Louisville, were given certificates for one
year. Mr.. Coy secured two.year certifl-
cate. The list Of those who may now
teach is as follows: W. b. Givin, Will p.
Stokey, S. G. Smith J. W. Martin, Agnes
Lind OF Canton Mary g. McDaniels,
Waco; Luella Sandrock, +. +. Crise,
Canal Fulton H. B. Altman, George f,
Stahl, Logan Zintmaster, Navarre J. l..
Sickafoose, Arthur II. Strawn, Wesley
Welker, John G. Dewitt Wanesburg Oren
c. Bates, Laura Kline New Berlin; ID.
Todd Bishop, Alliance; W. +. Brumbaugh,
II. A. Myers Hartville; George f. Cutler,
Wooster; Josiah l.. Coy, Leadner Stoner,
Benton Seefong, Emma Wilson, Louis
Vile; H. S. Cables Sandyville; M +. Full
mer Cairo; W. o. Haney, Sippo; William
Jones' John f. Senften, New Franklin
i. ID. S. Klotz Malvern; John A. Long,
Frances Engle, B. +. Snyder, Mapleton
Sadie Honeywell Helen Daman, New Bal
timoro; Charles f.. Yutzler, Anna Walt.
ner, Edgar Richard, North Industry; j.
W. Stonehill, A. A. Notice Robertsville
@. G. Mottinger Lake; Jesse II. Myers,
Myers william 5. Spidcl, Wilmot; j. o.
Surbey Aultman; Nettie Steiner, Pierce
Della NJ. Speakman, Paris
BoxwELL BRIGADE.
An examination was held here recently
for the county boys and girls who desire
TO go to the high school and have theil
tuition paid by the township in which
they reside. Quite a number took the
test and the following secured certificates
John L. Altman, Clayton Mase Alvir
Van Darsten, Lottie G. Brown, Elsie Var
Darsten, Navarro; John b. Mohler, Stelli
Floom, Marchand; John L. Packer Can
ton; Robert Ralston, Newman; Harvey
Snyder, Paris; Leander Stoner, Louisville
Charles Teeters, Ethel w. West, Alliance
Clita Harter, Bessie A. Myers Osnaburg
Emma Herman, Laura Kline, May A
Wearstler, Ada Whitman, New Berlin.
SCHOOL NOTES.
Wednesday afternoon May Goth beginning
at O'Clock the junior class will holC
memorial services in the auditorium o
the high school. A fine program is beinl
arranged for the occasion.
On June 7th the freshman class will
end their literary exercises of the year b.
| holding n public meeting in the higl
school auditorium. There will be thre
cornered debate on which is the most ben
eft to the state the soldier, the states
man or the author. The freshman clas
| is in three rooms ard each will be repre-
sented in the debate by three members,
Many of the younger scholars instea
of attending the field day exercises FIR
day afternoon went to the G. A. ban
minstrels.
The high school athletic association
now thinking Of giving a gold medal
the best all round athlete OF each year
contest The one presented Friday
Cubbison can only be held by him unit
the next field day unless he at that tin
again succeeds in being the best all roun
athlete.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-30
THE DEATH ANGEL
Calls Mrs. Francis l. PierO This Morn
ing-An Old Resident---Other
Obituaries.

A., ,,,. p;ouo ,,;ro of Francis 7. Piero.
MiS 'ui% , a, C,n',0,onS r avonne died this
Vi NO, i4o Noi'n ~ oS ahooss Of the liver.
mornlns az oiO.A o,d "a ros;dert of the citv.
mrS' Iieio wac o.a an o 60. ,ha nast ,ftv years,
having hveu IN oan'on III H. Saoth w;ll be
she was * years VI aso' f.;onds and ac-
deepiy resre''eu -, W noi o,, hnovn and uni.
quaintanoes' one was ".n T;nht ohi,drer
NeTs 1ns. =. -, hor death They are An.
thony, Henry, William j., Frank, Miss Juiia
Lewis, Mrs. Francis Peters and Mrs. Minnie
L0ichot, Funeral services VIII oe heiu ~ S''
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-30
WINE ROOMS MUST GO.

G. B. Simmons was arrested last night on a
warrant charging him with keeping his sa-
loon open on Sunday The officers to make
sure of the case brought three men, who were
in the saloon at the time, to headquarters and
had them give security for their appearance in
mayors court this morning. The affidavit
was filed under city ordinance
which makes it optional with the mayor
to impose an imprisonment sentence. As this
was simmons first appearance before Mayor
Rice he was let off with fine of $500 and
costs. The mayor in passing sentence called
Simmonds attention to the fact that his saloon
was a resort for disorderly women and that il
he wished to continue in the saloon business
the wine room frature would have to be abol
ished The mayor said that the present ad
ministration will aot countenance the win'
rooms and that the keepers win find it bene
fetal If they will close them up and go int
some other business.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-30
BOTH LOST A FATHER.
Two Old Residents of Greentown Die
Their Children Married to
Each Other.

Lake township lost two of her old resi-
dents and most prominent citizens Fri
day morning. They were Isaac Acres
and william Bach Both were over
eightytwo years of age and had lived in or
near Greentown all their lives. They
were born and raised in the neighborhood
and were known by nearly every person
in the township. Old age exhausted the
vitality Of each and they paid the penalty
of mortality within few hours OF each
other.
Mr.. Acres and Mr.. Bach both owned
pleasant homes and leave families. A
rather remarkable feature OF the case Is
the fact that Mr.. Acres son Is married
TO Mr.. Bach's daughter 80 that OF the two
each has lost a father at the same time,
The deceased win both be buried on
Sunday afternoon.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-30
pErEorrvEs WANT THEIR PAY.

Deputy United States Marshall Robert
Highland of Cleveland notified ]. @. Albright
J. f. Pocock OF Massillon, and W. j. Mullins
of Wooster Friday that they are defendants in
case commenced in the Unit States court
by the Thiel Detective Agen,y of Chicago.
The action was brought to recover balance of
$4,000, alleged to be due the agency for SER
vices rendered to the operators during the re-
cent coal strike. The original claim was
$500, but $1,000 of that amount was paid
from time to time to Detective @. B. White,
who had charge of the agency who were
working in the Massillon district. When the
bill for the balance was presented II was dis
puted by the operators. Messrs. Pocock, Al
bright and Mullins were appointed at meet
ing Of the operators to represent the operators
Of the Massillon district during the strike.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-30
FOR THE ORPHANS.

Arrangements are completed for the festival
to be given in Basts hall on Tuesday evening,
May 2S, for the benefit of the Orphans Home
at Louisville. There are about one hundred
little mouths to feed and bodies to clothe,
which means an outlay of about five thousand
dollars year, which must ali be raised in a
charitable way as the good sisters have no rev.
enue of any source only what is donated to
them for the support of this large family Of
childrpn
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-30

The Temperance meeting advertised for
5toners grove near New Berlin, Sunday after
noon was interfered with by the rain. Mr.
Stoner kindly opened his house where the
crowd was sheltered. Addresses were made
by J. ]. Ashenhurst and S. II. Rockhill,
Quite a number of Canton people attended.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-30
STARK REPUBLIoANs FOR BARR1oK.

Stark county republicans have gotten to-
gether on their candidate for auditor of state,
A. C. Baker of Alliance, on Friday withdrew
his name in favor of Luther N Bsrrick of this
city. Baker had a number of delegates
pledged and his friends thought he was a
winner. His withdrawal will setthe politicians
to figuring again. East Ohio should have a
place on the ticket, Mr.. Baker says, and he be-
lieves the convention will recognize that right
hp nominating Mr.. BarriCk.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-30
WANT TO GO TO WORK.

Delegates representing 1000 Massillon dis
trict miners met Monday at Massillon and ap-
pointed for delegates to the state convention
James Parks, David Sawyer, J. ]. Mossop
James Appleby, and NJ. J. Beatty. State Pres
ident Ratchford, of Massillon, and Vice Presi-
dent Shirer, of Wellston, were both present
and requested the men to stand firm. Many
of the men are anxious to return to work.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-30
HoRsEsHoERs UNITE.

A score of horseshoers from Canton and Mas
silon met in the latter place Saturday evening
and took preliminary slept toward strengthen
ing and reorganizing their union. Mr.. Nickle-
son of Canton presided, and Charles Bartho-
lemy of Massillon was chosen as secretary.
Those present were all in favor of this course
and before long the Canton Massillon horse
shoers' organization will be an established and
important factor in the ranks Of the organized
lahnr of the country.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-30
A MOVING ORDER.

The county commissioners have in
structed their clerk to notify the city
council to have the water pipe used by
the street sprinklers removed from the
county premises. To have the band stand
removed and that the drinking fountain be
removed to the present site of the band
stand, and that the express wagons be
moved to some other location.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-30
AL1QuoR TESTER.

Ferd Weber and A. b. Correll have in
vented an hydrometer. 1t is an instru-
ment used TO ascertain the specific gravity
of liquids. +. b. McNeal, dairy and food
commissioner of the state after testing
the new invention has decided TO use II
in all his testing of liquors.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-30
c.c.&s. APPRAISED.

The auditors of the county through which
the G. G. & S. runs met in the auditors office
today and appraised the road as follows;
Main line at $1,000 per mile GAINESVILLE
branch at 50, 500 per mile; Canton and Waynes-
burg at 81 900 per mile. The rolling stock at
81 200 sidings on the main line at Sl,s00 on
branches at 81 900 and moneys and credits at
S120 per mile.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-30
MILLER REUNION.

The annual reunion of the defendants of
Abraham Miller has been postponed one week
and will be held at the Akron fair grounds
Saturday June Is. The family numbers about
1900 and is one of the largest in this section.
Secretary S. J. Miller of this city has sent out
an invitation for everybody to come with
baskets and big time is expected.