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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-11-04
MARRIAGE AT RICHBURG.
r. b. Allison, ESQ.,, of Lancaster, and Mis-
Lois Marion Of Richburg.

r. b. Allison, Esq, of Lancaster, and Miss
Lois Marion Of Richburg.
Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
LANCASTER, October ga chaste
and elegant marriage ceremony was
celebrated in the Presbyterian church
of Richburg, in Chester county, on
the 2Sth instant, at 4.30 p. m. The
contracting parties were Miss Lois
Marion, eldest daughter of the Rev. j.
Preston Marion of Chester, and Robert
Barnwell Allison, a young lawyer Of
Lancaster, and son of R. E. Allison.
Esq. At the appointed time the cler.
gymen rose in front of the pulpit and
faced the large audience. Miss Kate
brennan played the wedding march,
when the contracting parties, in appro-
pirate order, and their attendants,
according to the programme arranged,
came marching into the church, keep
ing time, with slow step, to the music,
and took position around the pulpit.
The solemn and impressive ceremony
was then performed by the Rev. J.
Preston Marion, the father of the
bride, assisted by S. A. Weber, D. D.,
of the Lancaster station; and it was
received by the spectators as a model
of propriety, elegance and exactness.
The bride and the groom and their
attendants on the floor were attired in
handsome street costumes; the bride
holding in her hand, beautiful bou-
quet of white carnations and maiden
hair ferns, and the other ladies, choice
collections of white chrysanthemums !;
and, altogether, they presented. an i'm
posing appearance. The following are
the names of the attendants, viz: Miss
Eugenia Marion with Mr.. J. P. ALI
son Miss Matte Allison with Mr.. j..
P. Marion, Jr.; Miss Reynolds of
Greenwood, with Mr.. P. l.. Hardin
of Chester; Miss Josie Black of Ches-
ter, with Mr.. J. Hasel Witherspoon
of Lancaster Miss Leila Latham OF
Chester, with w. C. Hough, Esq, Of
Lancaster; and Miss Amy Barber of
Chester, with Mr.. .Lucius Howe of
Chester.
The neat little church was beautiful
ly decorated with the choicest flowers,
evergreens and autumn leaves and
ferns.
As soon as the ceremony was over,
the party repaired to the railroad and
took the train for Chester, when they
the bride and groom going
off on a bridal tour to Washington,
Baltimore, New York and other places.
The hospitality and friendship Of
the people of East Chester were most
marked, and will long be remembered
by the visiting friends. The high es-
TEEN in which the beautiful young
bride is held by her friends and &C
quaintances, is shown by the many
nice bridal presents, which she re-
ceived.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-11-04
Professional Strong Mon.

don't think I should care to be . pro
fessional "strong man."
One who says he knows declares that
their average routine Ia to rise about 8 a.
M, take port wine and an egg, lounge
around for an hour, go to bed again, sleep
till about noon, rise once more, eat q
hearty breakfast, do the lounging act
again, perhaps take walk, WOO the mat
tress again and sleep till pretty near the
hour Of performance.
And 80 on day after day.
All this, Of course, to conserve and re-
enforce the strength that their tremendous
feats diminish.
1t can't be wildly exciting life, except
for the few minutes when one Is on the
STAGE can itf-Polly Pry In New York
RacOrder
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-11-04
The Sneexo.

Many nations are superstitious about
sneezing, but none so much so as the
native Of India. To sneeze on entering
place of business, on starting on a
journey, or undertaking any enterprise
or adventure means bad luck for some
one either physically or financially. On
hearing person, either foreign or ma
tive, sneeze in public Brahman will
instantly cry out, "Live, livel" and this
cry will be repeated as often as the per-
son sneezes. Among the native soldiers
sneezing is especially regarded with su-
perstitious terror, the maneuvers Of an
army sometimes being controlled by an
inadvertent sneeze. A rajah at one time
turned back his army from the gates Of
a besieged city because one Of his foot
runners chanced to sneeze just as he had
decided to give the command to attack
A Brahman priest was consulted and
special time appointed by him to renew
the siege before it was deemed promis-
ing undertaking. Buffalo Commercial
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home, and without removing his
clothes, threw himself on his bed.
About 10 minutes afterward he heard
some shooting and came out to see
what it was about. Luckie had also
came out, and the two had talked the
matter over from the piazzas of their
respective houses. Unable to see any
body or arrive at any satisfactory ex-
planation as to the probable cause of
the shooting, both went back iuto their
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-11-04

Who is charged with being the principal
in the case, is native of Warren county,
Ca, and is 46 years of age. He came to
Blacksburg in 1879, and as dealer in real
estate, soon acquired property and prom
inence. In business matters he was
straightforward and exact, and outside of
business he had the reputation of being
especially charitable and sympathetic.
During heavy snow storms and on occa-
sions Of great distress in Blacksburg, he
has been known to make the rounds of
the town in search of the poor and needy,
and from his own means voluntarily sup
ply them with food and fire. He was
also liberal subscriber to church work.
Since the tragedy, and during his alb
sence, stories have been circulated that
seriously reflect upon his morality, and,
from circumstances, quite number OF
Blacksburg people believe these stories to
be true. Others assert the contrary. As
a reason for leaving Blacksburg after the
finding of verdict by the conorer's jury,
Mr.. Reese says that the general dispose
ton seemed to be to make him guilty,
whether or not, regardless of facts, and he
thought it best to get out of the way until
he could secure proper legal advice.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-11-04

guest who had come in on an early
morning train from Atlanta, and regis
tered as ~. H. Williams"
After the organization of the jury O
inquest, a search was made of the
body, and in the pockets was found 6
number of cards bearing the inscrip
ton "Charles It. Williams, agent w
and A. Railroad, Tunnel Hill, Ga
There were also several railroad pass
es, one of them made to "Mrs. f. An
derson," to some point on the Western
Atlantic railroad. In the inside of his
tightly buttoned vest, there was s
Smith & Wesson revolver with all the
chambers loaded, and in another pock
ct there was letter postmarked
"Blacksburg," and addressed to "Chas
Williams, Atlanta, Ca" Along with
the letter was two notes, without en-.
velopes, and evidently written in
Blacksburg during the day. The en-
velope referred to contained two let
ters. One of the letters was in the
handwriting of a woman, and the other
in the handwriting of man-very
likely copy of the answer to the first.
The notes were in the same hand
writing as the woman's letter; but
here is the whole correspondence
which was neither addressed nor
signed:
Letter in woman's handwriting:
Enclosed find S5. Will you sign the en-
closed receipt and send to me at once
Pardon what may seem unnecessary pru-
dence; but in case you have kept copy
of the note you returned, should, ac-
cording to law, have to repay it when
presented in April.
No matter how my letter was inter-
preted by you, it was intended to mean
'when the note was returned when due"
The remaining IS will be sent you on re-
ceipt of the enclosed blank. I also re-
turn the unused pass. shall never need
il. as I have most likely made my last
trip over that railroad. "Regrets9 Where
is the beauty and the fragrance of the rose
trampled in the mire? Where the inno-
cence of betrayed girlhood; where the
summer sunshine when icy fetters bind
the world Dead! and not more dead
than my heart is to everything"
Excuse my asking lOT euciOSeu TeceipC'
Once I would have entrusted you with
my all. Now, though the earth fall, yet
Answer, or copy of answer in mans
handwriting, the date line standing for
Atlanta, January 80, 1896.
Also, 1896.
Your letter just received. I do not
know your object in asking it; but for the
first time shall refuse to comply with
your request for two reasons. 1st: It is
not the way to do business receipt for
money before you get it. I'd. Because
you say you won't trust me. I sent the
note upon your request, trusting you No
matter what your opinion of me is, am
honest and would not steal S. from any
one, much less you. have made ar
rangements to 20 to your place in about a
week. Shall do so or not? simply
prefer to talk face to face, not to ask any
favors, etc. Of course, I would not be
seen there, go in and out at night. Write
me here, general delivery at once. I will
be here a week longer. kept no copy.
Copies are no good. If you desire me to
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-11-04
At tho Crossroads.

"John, wher's yer daddy?"
"He's out yander gittin beat fer coro-
ner."
"An yer uncle"
"Seein how clost he kin come ter bein
sheriff"
"An Bill-wher's he?"
"Well, Bill don't mount ter much,
an I've hearn tell they re gwine ter send
him ter congress ter git shet Of him."
"An you-what's you a-runnin ferP"
"Nothin. I'm the only one in the
family what amt got no eddication, 30
I'm a-teachin of school fer q livinp'-
Atlanta Constitution.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-11-04
Drapery TIPS.

II is well to remember that the dra-
peries, curtains and cushions Of house
have more to do with its appearance
than all else. Full curtains, if they are
no more than cheesecloth, do more to
furnish room than any other one
thing, but you are no longer confined to
cheesecloth when economy must rule,
for there is a host Of pretty as we'll as
cheap fabrics from which to choose, and
these inexpensive stuffs, snowflake,
madras, cotton Grape, dotted muslin,
etc., are always a better choice than
cheap lace, for which woman Of taste
finds no use whatever.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-11-04
Pat Areed.

A story is told by one Of Lord Zetland's
party, that was making inquiries into the
condition Of distressed district In Ire
land. They were crossing Lake. A gale
was blowing and waves were dashing over
the boat. The gentleman referred to had
been assured that an Irish peasant, II treat.
ed we'll, will always agree with what Is said
to him, rather than appear disagreeable.
1t struck the gentleman that here was
good chance to put the assertion to the
proof. "There Is very little wind, Pat, |"
he said to one Of the boatmen. The an
swer came through the bowling OF the ele-
ments, "Very little indade, yer honor, but
fwhat there Is, Is moighty sthrong."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-11-04
Broad Hints.

William Dean Howells' father, who emil
grated to Ohio half a century and moro
ago, used this formula to get rid Of an in
trusive visitor who had worn out his well
come. He would be called out on some
business and would say to the guest, II
suppose you will not be here when re-.
turn, so 1 wish you goodby" This was
not bad, except in comparison with the
superb stratagem ascribed to Gerrit Smith
in such emergencies that he used to
say in his family prayer, after breakfast,
MAY the Lord also bless Brother Jcnes
who leaves us on the 10 o'clock Grain this
morning. San Francisco Aygo1aut.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-11-04
Tho Word Blackruard.

The expression blackguard originally
indicated the scullions, kitchen boys and
pot washers who brought up the rear
when great man g household was NOV
ing from place to place. As these per-
sons were by no means choice in their
language or elegant in their department,
the word was soon applied to those who
in speech or action resembled them.-St
Louis Globe Democrat
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-11-04
DIVERSIFIED FARMING.-The @

DIVERSIFIED FARMING.-The one
crop system followed up, will breed dis.
ease, no matter what the crops and, will
in measure, if not wholly, prevent
its development. Diverse crops on the
same soil is measurably preventive
and as we'll a rejuvenator of the soil.
Corn following corn, or wheat follow.
ing wheat for series of years, is the
prime cause of insect pests; whereas
an absolute change, not only of crop,
but of variety of crop, so as to induce
change in the method of cultivation,
in the habits of plant growth and the
demands of soil, will be very apt to
prevent the development of insect
pests.-American Farmer.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-11-04

respective houses and retired. Reese
did not know the deceased, and had
never seen or heard of such a man un-
til he saw the dead body. Mrs. An
derson admitted that she knew Will
liams and had known him for five or
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-11-04
Make Clothing For Dogs.

It is we'll known that there are dem
lists in London and in Paris whose
specially it is to fit lapdogs with set of
false teeth. 1t now appears from a Pa
risian monthly magazine Of fashions
that there are tailors and fashion plates
for dogs. The list Of garments includes
mackintoshes, Jaeger vests, comforters
and respirators, side pockets with lace
handkerchief inside, fur collars, small
silk umbrellas, which dogs are taught to
carry over the head.-Chicago Tribune
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-11-04
Women and Newspapers.

Frances Willard urges women to read
the newspapers. Talking on the subject
lately, she said, women are a set of
passivities Oh that subject as class,
and adds: Il am never more annoyed
for my sect than when the newspaper
boy goes trotting through at full speed
if he finds the Car contains chiefly wo-
men, never dreaming that they may
want paper. clutch his sleeve with a
vim and buy one of every variety he
has, and ask him what he is thinking
about to lose patronage in that way.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-11-04
She Is Everywhere.

Women in America, says an English
paper, are known to hold places credit
ably as engineers, auctioneers fremen,
quarrymen, skaters, masons hunters,
rappers and BARRIERS They are also en-
ployed in insurance offices and as de-
tectives. Their reputation is European
as we'll as American. Patience, tact
finesse and intuitive inspirations are Pc
culiarly feminine qualities, while in
moral courage and endurance they are
second to none, and the waste or neglect
of such valuable products is nothing
less than crime in political economy.
The epigrammatio French expression,
"Cherchez la femme" has double sig
nifcation, for, go where you will where
will you not find her?
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-11-04

Charles T. Williams, the man who was
killed, was about 30 years of age. He
was formerly station agent Of the West
Ga. he was Mason, Knight of Py-
thias, and probably also a member OF
other fraternal societies. He was we'll
known throughout north Georgia, and is
said to have been quite popular socially
and otherwise. He left a wife and sew
aral children who, it is said, are now
reasonably we'll provided for with insur-
ance he carried on his life. Among the
stories as to why be went to Blacksburg,
is one to the effect that he was trying to
bring about another reconciliation be-
tween Mrs. Anderson and her husband,
Mr.. E. D. Anderson. This, however, we
are unable to state on better authority
than rumor.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-11-04

s"The woman in the case," settled in
Blacksburg several years ago. and went
into the millinery business. 1t was un-
derstOod that she had husband living,
but had parted from him on account of q
disagreement. Afterward the husband
came to Blacksburg and there was re-
marriage. Mrs. Anderson claims that
this was brought about through the good
offices of Charles II. Williams, the de-
ceased. Shortly after the re-marriage,
Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson left Blacksburg,
and sometime later Mrs. Anderson came
back and took up her residence in the
cottage shown elsewhere. The tragedy
took place several months after her re-
turn. 1t was matter of general rumor
that the cottage in which she lived was
the property of Mr.. Reese; but the
understanding is that this will he denied.
For sometime previous to the killing,
common gossip had been dealing very
harshly with her name. There will, very
likely, he reputable witnesses, however,
TO testify that this gossip was untOunded.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-11-04

ceilings and nots Of interrigations periods
commos &c. AS this is Sunday I will
mediate upon Senciable and Religious
subjects. First I should be very thank.
full am not a beggar.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-11-04

GOSSIP Is nothing but small news, the
nickels, pennies and dimes, while the
newspaper deals in dollars and VS. and
KS. So it widens the mind more to read
the newspapers than to gossip about the
neighbors."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-11-04

son of tie Merchants hotel. He at
once recognized the body as that of a
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-11-04

edr How to catch fish is a study.
How to lie about it comes natural.
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six years. He used to visit her family
in Georgia. The last time she had
seen Williams was shortly after she
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-09-08
Central Railroad of New Jersey.

Uehigh and Susquehanna Diyision)
Anthracite coal used exclusively. tnsur.
ing cleanliness and comfort.
TIME TABLE IN EFFECT JUNE 2. 1895.
Trains leave Scranton for Pittston.
Wilkes-Barr ETC., at 800. 9.l5, IL 30 a. M,
12.45. 200, 3.O5. 500, 7.10 p. m. Sundays 9. .O0
q. m, LOO, 2.15. n10 p. m
For Mountain Park, $50. 11.30 q. m, 200.
sos. $50 p. m. Sundays. 900 a. M, i.Oo
For Atlantic City, $50 a, m.
For New York. Newark and F,lizabeth
800 (express) a. M. 2.45 (express with Buf.
fet parlor car), SOS (express) p. m, Sun,
day, 2.15 p. m. Train leaving 12. * n ~
arrives at Philadelphia, Reading Term:
inal $40 p. m. and New York 600 d. m.
For Mauch Chunk, Allentown, BethIe.
hem, Easton and Philadelphia $50 a m
12.45, 305. 500 Except Philadelphia) D. m
Sunday, 2.15 p. m.
For Long Branch. Ocean Grove. etc. at
$500 q. M, 12.i5 p. m.
via Allentown, $50 a. m, l245 D. m. 6m
D. m. Sunday, 2.15 p. m.
For Pottsville, $40 a. M. 1245 D. m
Returning, leave New York. foot Of Lib.
erty street, North River, at $40 (express)
a. m, l.lO. 1.30. 415 (eXpress with Buffet
parlor carl p. m. Sunday, A30 a. m.
Leave Philadelphia, Reading Terminal,
800 a. m, 2.0O and 4.30 p. m. Sunday e.2S
Through tickets to all points at lowest
rates may be had on application in ad.
vance to the ticket agent at the station.
H. p. BALDWIN,
Gen. Pass. Agt.
J. H. oLHAUsEN. Gen. supt.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-09-08

chusetts; Tillman, Altgeld, Stewart,
Teller. Blackburn. Daniels. Richardson
and McMillin. These last four are the
best in the bunch. No wonder. then,
that Bryan's managers are ratified.
Set against this crowd the Republi-
cans now on the stump: Thurston,
Hoar. Lodge, Proctor. Frye, Reed, Gull
lom, Sherman. Aldrich, Harrison,
Shoup and Perkins, out there in Cali
fornia. and see the odds Jones has to
play against The other horn presents
even a greater dilemma. Bryan also
sees arrayed against him Quay, Lind
say. Palmer, Buckner. Smith, of New
Jersey. Tracey. Warner. Carlisle, Will
son, Turner. the brainy giant of Geor-
gia, Breckenridge, practically all the
great leaders of yore in the Democratic
party. There is no wonder that Crisps
old followers in congress, with the ex-
ception of Bland, Bryan and Bailey.
have forsaken him. and that Culber-
son. Mills. Cockrell, German, Hill, ct.
al. are In hiding.
Before November others will sneak
into their holes. and German and Hill
will probably try to pull the hole in
after them. w. X. Il.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-09-08
PLAN TO BREAK JAIL.
The Murderers OF Pearl Bryan Pre-.
nared to Make n Lean for Liberty

Cincinnati. O.. Sept. IA negro pris-
oner named Walker was searched last
night by turnkey in the Covington jail
and hirty-eight-calibre revolver was
found In his pocket. Walker occupied a
cell adjoining the ones in which jack
son and Walling, the Pearl Bryan MUIR
derers. are confined. The jailer sus-
pected plot to break Jail and ordered
the cells searched. In Walling's cell
half a dozen saws were found. Both
Walling and Jackson protest their inno-
cence, but the jail officials think the
plot was to have been carried out at 6
o'clock this morning, when only two
men would be on guard.
A search of Jackson's cell today dis
closed two fine steel saws hidden be-
tween the sole and lining Of an extra
pair Of tan shoes which belonged to the
prisoner. The revolver found in Wal
ker's pocket has been positively identi-
fled as one owned by Walling before his
arrest. A rigid investigation will be
made as to how 1t got into Walkers
possession.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-09-08
WYOMING DEMOCRATS.
They Meet at TunkhannOck and
Name a Strong Ticket.

name StrOuS Alckets
Special to The Tribune.
Tunkhannock, Sept. AT lao this
afternoon in the court house, Hon. F..
H. Piatt, chairman Of the county COM
mittee. called the convention to order
and after the list Of delegates was read
Dexter w. Stark was unanimously elect
ed chairman of the committee. ]. Wood
Piatt. George Wright and Fred. Oster-
hout were appointed as clerks by the
convention and the chairman named as
a committee on resolutions Henry Com
stock. John Wall and Thomas Hope.
F. H. Piatt was named by the con-
vention for senator with the right to
select his own conferees. and c. A.
Little was named for congress.
A. w. Stevens. of Nicholson. was
unanimously chosen for the place of
representative.
Edwin Daley and Joseph Sickler were
then nominated for sheriff, Sickler re-
ceiving 81 votes and Dailey9.
c. s. Hines, of Factoryville, was
unanimously selected for prOthonotary
and c. I. Wintermuth. Of Mehoopany.
was selected for register and recorder.
Daniel Hermon. of Eaton. was the
only name offered for associate judge
and his nomination was unanimous.
The greatest fight was for commits
sioners. There were five nominations
and on the sixth ballot Michael Brown,
Of Lake Carey was selected for one COM
missioner and on the eighth ballot Mar
tin Morgan, of Beaumont, was selected
as q second commissioner.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-09-08
FOUND AN ANCIENT MILESTONE.
Relic OfEariy Days in Iowa Dug Out
Ofthe skunk River.

Burlington. Iowa. Sept. Am inter-
esting relic of early days was discov-
cred yesterday at Augusta, Iowa, it be-
ing the first stone burr for grinding
corn ever used in the state Of Iowa. In
1885 Levi Moffitt landed on the west
bank of the Missppi with eleven fam
lilies, and among their belongings was
the machinery for grist mill. The
mill was built at Augusta, on the Skunk
river, and on the opening day grist was
brought from Illinois, Missouri and all
over Iowa.
The great flood of 1857 washed away
the mill, not q board or piece Of the rude
machinery being left. Some time dur
ing extreme low water the old milestone
was discovered. but its history until
yesterday was unknown, and its value
as a relic not realized by the finder.
The Iowa Historical society has taken
steps for its immediate removal, and it
will be brought to Burlington and dis
played during the semi-centennial of
Iowa's statehood in October.