Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-01-09

while Superintendent of the Upper mill,
and II may be said Of him that no super
inter dent ever gave better satisfaction to
the emp loyees of the mill. He is kind
and clever and at all times a perfect
gentleman.
Died of Consumption.
Francis Taylor, colored, of Yorkville,
barber by occupation, died last wed
nesday night of consumption. He was
wellknown about Yorkville as a Negro
of cons iderably more than average intel
ligence,, and enjoyed the highest respect
of his race. He contracted case OF
lumbag about two years ago, and as the
result, soon after became physical wreck,
and later victim Of consumption. He
was about q years of age.
Waterworks at the Factory.
The York Cotton Mill company has
put in complete system OF waterworks
for the use of the operatives and their
families. The water comes froma spring
about 1900 feet from the main mill build
ing, and is forced to the latter point by
means of hydraulic ram. Hydrants
have been located conveniently to the
different cottages, and the best Of water
will be on tap whenever desired.
Evidence to Convict.
Chief of Police Jones of Shelby, was
in Yorkville day or two ago in connec-
ton with the case of John Scales, color
ed, recently arrested on the charge OF
having stolen a horse in Henrietta. The
North Carolina officer has already pro-
cured strong evidence against Scales, and
while here got up some additional points.
He is satisfied that Scales is the guilty
man, and he also thinks that there will
be but little difficulty to prove that fact
beyond q reasonable doubt to the jury.
The papers necessary for the removal OF
Scales have not yet been procured put
Chief Jones has been assured that ne Will
be able to get them at any time, upon
two or three days notice.
Death of Mr.. Frank c. Lee.
Mr.. Frank G. Lee, brother OF the late
Rev. Robt. A. Lee and Of Mrs. Boyce d.
Grier of Yorkville, died al bis home IN
Due West last Saturday, after long ana
painful illness. A correspondent OF the
Columbia State says OF him: "He was
member of the Associate Reformed Pres-
byterian q church at Due West and was an
earnest Christian. His whole life was an
inspi ration, and during his sickness and
death there was most wonderful exhibi-
ton of the sustaining power OF 'Iods
grace. Such patience in suffering, sucn
faith in the will Of God, such concern Tor
the comfort and welfare Of others, are
seldom seen under like conditions. he
was lust IS years old and had the bright
est earthly prospects; but he is in glory
now."
Fired at From Ambush.
There was almost tragedy on Mr..
D. C. Clark's place, four miles north
west of Yorkville, on last Monday night.
Ben Currence, colored, was the intended
victim, While Currence was walking
along a road through field, he was fired
at from ambush. The shooting was done
with pistol. At least, 80 say some OF
the neighbors who heard the report, ana
that is what they went by. But Ben
could not tell much about it. He ran,
and all that he saw of the would-be as
sassin was when he looked back over
his shoulder. The other fellow was run
ming too. There is general suspicion in
the neighborhood, however, as to who did
the shooting. 1t is laid at the door OF
another Negro who had been heard to
threaten the life of Currence. There has
been no arrest. .,.'