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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-09-16

COMPACT WHEAT GRoUND.--Wheat
succeeds best in compact seed bed,
one in which the particles are not
fused into masses, but in which they
are distinct and in close contact.
Hence, in the preparation of ground
for wheat, the roller and harrow
should be used as much to compact
the seed bed as to pulverize the clods.
In such seed bed there is greatest
capillarity; moisture and heat are
most generally diffused through the
ground. Each grain of seed is likely
to find those conditions essential to
termination, and the plants those con-
ditions favorable to growth. When
the wheat is sown there is often de-
ficiency of moisture in the upper soil ;
but if the seed bed has great capillari-
ty, moisture will be lifted from it. In
a compact seed bed there are no holes
in which water can collect, and the
capillary condition prevents an excess
of moisture about the roots. The
wheat plant is doubtless injured by
stagnant water about its roots, and
this is also chiefly responsible for the
serious heaving out of wheat by frost.
In compact seed bed the roots also
get surer hold than when they must
cling to the sides of holes or crevices.
Finally, such seed bed most readily
yields plant food, and the plant can
make stronger growth against frost
and insects, or more readily recover
from their attacks. Agri-
culturist.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-09-16
fart1 aud firesiae.
PREPARING SEED CORN.

An experienced farmer, writing on
this subject, says: "Some 10 years
ago I planted an ear of corn to test
the difference between the product OF
the kernels of both ends and the mid
die of the same ear, and will give you
the result. The soil was just alike,
the cultivation the same, and the crop
very different. 1 planted the first
two rows from the tip or small end,
and planted all the same morning.
The large end produced fair sized
ears. The middle kernels produced
ears mostly straight and fair. The tips
brought forth nubbins only. There
was not a fair ear on the two rows OF
corn. I have raised corn more or less,
for 40 years, and now plant only two.
thirds of the kernels on each ear OF
corn, and generally raise good crops"
If the crop can be got into the
ground early; it is not advisable to
soak the seed for the purpose of has
tening its growth. If the weather
comes unfavorable for planting while
the corn is soaking, the sprouts are
apt to get 80 long that they will be
broken off while carried in the plant
ing bag, and besides sprouted seed
cannot be put into the hand planter,
the use of which very much facilitates
the labor, and if the ground is dry,
makes the growth of the seed doubly
certain.
Two or three years ago we COM
menced planting a field of corn with
the hoe, the ground was dry, and the
labor so great to abtain moist earth to
cover the seed, that we gave up the
task when the field was about hall
planted, and took hand planter to
finish the work. The result was that
the last half came up perfectly, and
the first had to be more than two.
thirds replanted. The grain covered
with the loose dirt from the hos ger.
minated, but by the atmosphere dry
ing up the loose soil, the sprouts with
cred and .-Rural American.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-09-16

RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION-A gen.
tleman, hearing a noise in his yard,
went out and found old Porter Clay, a
noted politician handling his wood.
"What are you doing there, you
rascal ?"
"Who's er rascal ?"
"You are, you scoundrel,"
"Huh, calls me er rascal an er
scoundrel. White folks er gettin'
mighty eloquent when da wants ter
'buse er generman. Fus thing yer
knows I'll hab yer rested fur slander."
"Yes and I'll have you arrested for
attempting to steal my wood"
"Stealin' yer wood! Wy, I neber
thoughter sich thing. Seed er rat
run under dis wood an wanted to
ketch him. KANT keep frum KILN
rats. Wuz born dater way, but eff yer
wants ter 'prive me O. dis heah pleas
ure all right. Doan kere now eff de
rats eats up everything on de place.
Good day ter yer, sah."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-09-16
Aatuurous department.

KILLED In ATLANTA.-They were
talking about the cheek of tramps the
other day when a Woodward avenue
merchant said:
1.-TWO or three weeks ago tramp
came in and struck me for quarter.
Two day later he came again. In two
weeks he called on me five times, get
ting something each time. finally
turned to give him an awful blasting.
He listened to me quietly and respect
fully, and finally said:
"tMy excuse is that I served my
country
"You a soldier-bah! =
"sBut was, sir. They have got me
in the painting of the battle of Atlanta.
"I don't believe it =
"If you take me in there I'll point
myself out to you. If you don't see
me represented there you may kick
me-
SWELL" said the merchant, ~ took
him at his word and went over to the
panorama with him. He didn't hest.
tate at all, but walking to the front and
pointing to the railroad gap, he said
"'There I am, SIR
'Where?"
"'Just to the right of that dead
horse
"sBut that man is dead
"'Yes, sir. That is the battle l was
killed IMP
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-09-16

So LAZY.-A story is told of a lazy
Nantucket shopkeerer, who was not
inclined to give up his personal COM
fort or ease. Whenever he saw Gus.
toner enter the front door, he would
call out from his chair:
"Well what is it; what is it? be-
cause, perhaps, 1 haven't got it."
On one occasion a customer wished
to buy a pail, of which there was a
line hunging from the ceiling, and in
quiring the price. The shopkeeper,
without getting out of his chair, des-
ignated the price with his foot, saying
"That is so cents, that is 60 cents,
etc.
"Well," said the customer, ~ will
take one of those" pointing to the
pail he wished to buy. The storekeep;
er did not stir, and wave of distress
seemed to pass over him. Presently
with an air of great perplexity, he
said:
"No, won't sell it, for I shall only
have to buy another"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-09-16

FALL PLANTING OF TREEs.-Il
trees are to be planted in the fall the
earlier it is done the better, provided,
of course, the wood is thoroughly ma
tured. The tree may be taken up
even before the frost has stripped it OF
its leaves, provided this work is done
by hand. If planted out in Septem-
ber while the soil is still warm, new
roots will put forth, and the tree will
become well established for winter.
1t will not do to strip the leaves from
trees that are not to be transplanted,
as it will start the buds at their base,
which ought not to grow until next
spring. But the check of transplating
prevents any danger of this, and in a
late fall may be an advantage, as il
prevents the premature swelling OF
buds that often makes the tree winter
kill.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-09-16

FoRGoT HIMsELF.-There was once
a judge noted for the mildness of his
manners and the gentleness of his re-
proofs to the lawyers, who sometimes
addressed each other in language
which could not be passed by without
notice from the court.
One day two lawyers who were
pleading a case passed beyond the
stage of bantering, and began to call
each other names. One of them said
"The attorney on the other side is,
may it please your honor, not the ug-
liest but the stupidest lawyer in the
country"
"You forget yourself, Mr.. Smith
you forget yourself!" said the judge,
rapping gently with his gavel.-Good
News.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-09-16
BROTHER BILL.

A BOUT a,year ago we stated in our
II advertisement that we had engaged
our Brother Bill to work in our wood
shop. We were disappointed. We thought
he was coming, but another fellow got
him. We are pleased to announce that he
will be with us after next Monday and
will be pleased to operate on you phaeton,
surrey, carriage, buggy, wagon or any
other vehicle you may own that needs the
attention of skilled artist in wood.
Brother Bill sure knows his profession.
Tom Walker is our metal artist and is
the best on horse and mule footwear of
which we have any knowledge. Bring rs
your repair work, and let us do your
horse and mule shoeing.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-09-16

IRISH METHOD OF SAVING POTA'
When the potatoes are dug in
Ireland, they are Immediately picked
up and deposited in astrench near by
about three feet deep and two-and-a-
half feet wide, and heaped very care
fully in pyramidal form, pains being
taken to avoid bruising them. Straw
is then placed over them to the depth
of about two inches, and earth placed
over the straw to the depth of about
four inches. Another layer of straw
is placed on top of this, and then more
earth on top again. This is done to
exclude both the air and the sunshine
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-09-16
THE STATE

is the Leading South Carolina Newspaper
supporting the National Democratic Tick
ct and the National Democratic Platform
It is the admitted champion of the great
issue of Bimetallism, upon which the bat
tie will be fought. 1t has always been
good newspaper, and will be better than
ever during this struggle. 1t will keep
the people of South Carolina closely in.
formed Of the progress and prospects OF
the campaign. No, Democrat seeking
Democratic news and doctrine can afford
tn be without it,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-09-16

HAD BEEN A Boy HIMsELF.-Tom
Anjerry, a student in the University OF
Texas, applied to Professor Snore for
permission to be absent. ~ would
like to be excused from my geography
lesson this afternoon, as 1 want to take
my sister out riding" said Tom.
The old professor, who is no fool,
looked at the young man over the top
of his spectacles and said slowly:
"Want to take your sister out riding
in a buggy, eh? Is she related to
you ?"-Texas Siftings.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-09-16

H8- It is far better not to allow q
child to be out of doors at all in the
middle of the day, when the sun is
hottest, and always to insist upon its
lying down for an hour after dinner
Whether the child sleeps or not does
not matter; it is resting and that is
what is required, and unless this is 8
rule rigidly enforced, it will not be
carried out, most children after the
days of their infancy have passed away
being very disinclined to be compelled
to lie down, except at such times as
when they wish to sleep.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-09-16
OF
BICYCLE
PERFECTION

MONARCH Bicycles have, during the
VI last two or three seasons, come to be
the King of Bicycles in every sense of the
word. 1t is the Lightest running, the
Prettiest and the most Durable. It makes
a man or woman happy to know that he
or she owns the BEST Bicycle in the
world-the MONARCH. You see lots Of
bicycle dealers who say the wheel they
sell are far superior to the Monarch and
of course they may think so but 1t isnot
a case of "think so" with us. We know
BYCLE on the market. It has been
thoroughly tested by the best riders Of the
country. Catalogue for 2-cent stamp.
Prices of Monarch Bicycles range from
$s5 to $l25. Ride Monarch and you'll
be hannY
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-09-16

Is quite an important feature of our
stock and we can especially boast Of our
fine cigars-having the finest line in
town. Amongour brands will be found
the famous San Pedro Cigars, also Lilacs,
Cuban Blossoms, Sabarrosa, Espanos,
Smokettes, etc., and the Old Glory Che
roots-the best on the market.
In Smoking Tobacco we can surely
satisfy you. We have Fruits and Flow
ers, Pick Leaf, Gold and Silver and all
popular brands. In Chewing Tobacco
we handle only the best and our prices are
at the bottom.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-09-16

MAKING A PAsTURE.-There is an
art in making good pasture and it is
one that every farmer should turn his
attention to, says w. L. Moore, in
Southern Farmer. This pasture
should be as well taken care of as
any part of the farm. Pasture lands
ought to be made as rich as possible.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-09-16

aG Blessed is the man who has the
gift of making friends, for it is one Of
Gods best gifts. 1t involves many
things, but above all the power of 60
ing out of ones self, and seeing and
approaching whatever is noble and
loving in another man.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-09-16

They should be seeded down with
large variety of grain, those of differ
ent habits of growth, time of ripening
of seed and of good rich food value.
To the farmer just about to seed down
his land to pasture one thing essential
above all others is thorough prepara'
tion of the soil. The land should be
we'll plowed and replowed, narrowed
and reharrowed, so as to pulverize ii
thoroughly.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-09-16
CAMPAIGN RATES.

To place it within the reach Of every
body, The Daily State will be sent
from this time until November 10 to
any address for $l.75, and The Semi
Weekly State for 40 cents. The re-
duction is great, and to get the full ad-
vantage of it subscriptions, with the
cash, should be sent at once. Address
THE STATE, Columbia, S. G.
August IS II
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-09-16

ONIONS For CHILDREN.-A promi.
nent physician claims that there will
be no diphtheria, scarlet fever, mol
worms for children, if they eat plenti
fully of onions every day, especially
when there is a scarcity of fresh fruit
He buys onions for his young folks
and they are served in every imagina
BILE form,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-09-16
BRYAN AND SILVER.

THE National Campaign now be-
l. gun will be Of more absorbing
interest than any since 1876. The
contest will extend to every State
North and West, and Massachusetts
will be as debatable ground as Michi-
gan. The Democratic standard bear
er, William j. Bryan; will take the
flag of Free Silver into the very cita-
deis of Gold, and from first to last the
struggle will be sensational. There
will not be a dull week from now
until November,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-09-16
Extracts,
Perfunlery and
Soaps.

Everybody knows that our stock of
Extracts, Perfumery and Soaps Is the
very finest on the market. Delicate odor
and lasting fragrance are the distinguish
ing features of our perfumes.
Remember that we have nice line of
PURE ROCK CRYSTAL SPECTA-
Giles. MAY d MAY.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-09-16
All the Reliable
Patent Medicines.

When you want Warmers Safe Kidney
and Liver Cure, Wampole's Cod Liver
Oil, Railways Ready Relief, Paine's
Celery Compound, Fellows Hypophos.
phites, Simmons Liver Medicine, Kings
New Discovery, Horsford's Acid Phos-
phate, Bulls Cough Syrup-we could
not begin to give you list as the names
would fill a catalogue. So call on us and
saa
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-09-16

e9 A tramp, who asked for his
breakfast at farmhouse, and was re-
fused single crust, exclaimed with
an injured air: "Alas! how deceptive
is human nature. For two nights
have I slept in your barn, eaten OF
your apples, and drunk your cider,
and now you treat me as an utter
stranger who has no hold upon your
friendship"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-09-16
Prescriptions

Can and will always be accurately filled
when brought to our store, having just re-
ceived large shipment Of drugs and
chemicals for our prescription depart
ment, and the counter is always in charge
of competent clerks.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-09-16
CONNECTIONS.

Railway at Rock Hill.
Nos. 81 and 35 will carry passengers.
Nos. II and IL have connection at Marion
with Southern Railway.
At Roddeys, Old Point, Kings Creek
and London, trains stop only on signal.
s. B. LUMPKIN, G. P. A.
A. TRIP, Superintendent.
SAM'L HUNT, General Manager.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-09-16
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,

= - - - - - - = ~
York County.
By W. q. McCorkle, Esquire, Probate
Judge Of York County, ~ - E
.yXIHEREAs SAMUEL J. CLINTON
w has applied to me for Letters Of Ad-
ministration on all and singular, the
goods and chattels, rights and credits Of
SAMUEL b. MCCUILY, late Of the
county aforesaid, deceased:
These are, therefore, to cite and ad-
rmonish all and singular the kindred and
creditors of the said deceased, to be and
appear before me, at our next Probate
Court for the said county, to be holden
at York Court House on the 23d day Of
SEPTEMBER, 1895, at IL o'clock a: M, to
shew cause, if any, why the said Ad-
ministration should not be granted.
Given under my hand and SEAL. this
9Th day of September, in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and
ninety-six, and in the 12lst year of
American Independence.
w. II. McCORKLE,
Probate Judge of York County.
September 70 W vt
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-09-16
2 MAY & MAY, q
. DRUGGISTS. d
The Finest
Rubber Goods
In YOrkVille.

MAY & MAY have just received the
VH largest and most complete line of
RUBBER GOODS ever brought to York
vile, consisting of Syringes, Teething
Rings, and everything for which rubber
is used.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-09-16
The Best Blood
Purifiers Can
ALWAYS be Found
At May & Mays
Drug Store.

Ayers and Hoods Sarsaparilla, 8. 8. s.,
P. p. p. B. B. B., etc. These are fine
tonics and alternatives and will tone up
your system wonderfully. We keep
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-09-16
Schedules in Effect from and After
August 80, 1895.
G.. w. F. Harper, Receiver.
CENTRAL TIME STANDARD.

Trains Nos. 8 and 10 are first class, and
run daily except Sunday. Trains Nos
60 and 81 carry passengers and also run
daily except Sunday. There is good con-
nection at Chester with the G. c. q N.
and the c. G. & A., also L & G. R. r. at
Gastonia with the A. & G. A. L.; at Lin
colnton with G. c.; and at Hickory and
Newton with w. N. G.
L. T. NICHOLS, supt.
G. w. F. Harper, Receiver,
Lenoir, N. G.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-09-16
TIRES-M. e w.

Should your bicycle need tireing, we
can furnish you with Morgan & Wrighps
Quick Repair Tires. They are best. If
you want Monarch or Defiance Bicycle
or Bicycle Tires, call on or write to
GRIST COUSINS.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-09-16
THE DEFIANCE

Is cheaper wheel than the Monarch and
is fully guaranteed. 1t ia made by the
Monarch Cycle Co. If you want wheel
that won't cost much, you should buy q
Defiance. Prices range from $40 10 $75.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-09-16

+ SAMUEL HUNT. General Manager.
TIME TABLE of the Ohio River and
l. Charleston Railway company, to take
effect Monday, June l, 1895, 7.40 q. m.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-09-16


so ignorantly that he was soon brought
up and told that he had overdrawn
When asked to settle, with great in.
dignation he made this reply
Didn't you give me all these checks
which are not half used? If I owe
you anything, I will draw a check
and pay you."
HG A student said to a distinguished
lawyer one day, ~ cannot understand
how circumstantial evidence can be
stronger than positive testimony
II will illustrate it," said the lawyer
"My milkman brings me can Of
milk, and says: Sir, know that is
pure milk, for I drew it from the cow
washed the can thoroughly, strained il
into the can, and nobody else has han.
died it, Now, when l take the cover
from the can, out leaps a bullfrog
Surely, the frog is stronger evidence
than the mani"
B9 The car was crowded. A lady
entered, and a male occupant, who
had evidently been imbibing the ar.
dent pretty freely, arose to give her
his seat. Another specimen of the
genus homo slipped into the vacant
place. Indignant at the trick, the
polite son of Bacchus turned to the
interloper and scornfully remarked,
II am pretty full, know, but shall
get over it in the morning. You are a
hog, and will never get over tt" The
shot went to the mark, and the victim
sneaked out and off the car.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-22
ELK SOCIAL SESSION.
Fine Array of Talent at the Lodge Rooms
Last Night.

Members of the Scranton lodge of
Elks and their friends to the number
Of about $50 attended an unusually en-
joyable social session in the lodge rooms
last night. Beginning at 10 o'clock a
splendid entertainment was furnished
by professional and local amateur tai
ent and concluded after midnight with
a period of impromptu speechmaking.
Attorney j. Elliot Ross was chair
man of the evening. The programme
and other features Of the event were ar
ranged by the following committee: Il.
w. Martin. w. ]. Weichel. f. c. Hand
and w. S. Gould. Music was furnished
by Bauer's orchestra. The profession
al artists We're Messrs. Plunkett, Bren-
nan, Russell and Goss, of the MADAME
Sans Gene" company. and Professor
Zera, Mr.. Kelly and George OFT, of the
Carrie Louis company. Among the
other performers were the Vail broth
ers, mandolin and guitar; d. E. Vail,
recitations; Fred Smith. of the Wilkes
Barre lodge, vocal sOloist; Colonel ].
Armory Knox. humorous address; Pro-
fessor Schappert, mandolin solo, with
orchestra accompaniment; Howell Da-
Wis and George NJ. Dewitt, tenor solos;
Elk Vocal quartette.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-22
FEST SIDE WEDDING.
Miss Agnes Burke Married to William
Sullivan In St. patrick's Church.

In the presence of number Of friends
Miss Agnes Burke, daughter Of Mrs.
Ellen Burke, of Ninth street. was mar
ried at $50 o'clock last evening to Will
lam Sullivan, of Capouse avenue. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. ]. B.
Whelan. Miss Burke was attired in a
modish gown Of old blue with trim
mings of chiffon. She carried an ivory
bound prayer book. Her maid was
her sister. Miss Tessie O'Malley, who
was gowned in Persian cloth trimmed
with velvet and Honiton lace. John
German was groomsman.
After the ceremony a wedding supper
was served at the brides home, which
was followed by reception attended
by a large number Of the friends Of Mr..
and Mrs. Sullivan. who departed at
midnight for Washington on a wedding
tour.
The bride was the recipient Of many
beautiful wedding gifts. She Is a
beautiful and accomplished young lady
and for time was one of the teachers
in the city schools. Mr.. Sullivan Is a
popular and industrious young man
who has large circle Of warm friends.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-22
Tho Scranton Business College.

Clayton Roberts, Lenoxville; Ivah
Sutliff (teacher), Galilee; Robert Camp
bell (teacher), Mainville; Mary Black
and Edward Manley, Dunmore, Joined
the day session this week. Anne Belts,
of Foster. has returned after ssonth's
absence, and Anna Quinland (teacher),
Hartford, writes that she will be here
in a short time.
Applications for admission are on file
from teachers at>Mercur, Northumber-
land and Rushtown.
Chas. Constantine went to work on
Monday as bookkeeper for the Chin.
chilla Ice Co.; Clinton Callahan, as
bookkeper in large general store at
Tobyhanna; P. T. Reilly as stenograph-
er for the Carbondale Traction CO. at
Carbondale. - ,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-22
CHOIR OF '96 PRACTICING.
About ITS Voices to Lend the Singing at
the Dig Convention.

A choir of about 175 voices will lead
the singing at the state convention Of
Christian Endeavor societies In this
city next October. About half that num-
ber attended the first rehearsal Monday
night in the Young Mems Christian
association hall, where they began
practicing under the direction Of c. H.
Chandler the chairman Of the '96 music
committee.
The choir will occupy q position on
the stage of the rockingham theater
at Rev. Dr. r. Z. Clark's lecture on
Thursday night Of next week, and for
which the diagram will open at the the
ater box Office next Tuesday. On this
occasion the choir will sing an oratorio.
They will practice next Monday night
again.