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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-08-07

- In today's issue, at the expense OF
labor and pains, THE EN-
qu1RER presents pretty full synopsis
of the lecturers of the Clemson pro-
fessors at the Farmers institute last
Wednesday. 1t would have been graf
flying had the attendance, which though
quite satisfactory, been larger. How
ever, as such was not the case, we
take especial pleasure in laying re-
port of the matter before still larger
audience. Being for the most part gen.
eral in their scope, as was necessarily
the case under the circumstances, the
various addresses seem to be Of limi-
ted immediate practical value, further
than to awaken deeper interest in the
various subjects discussed. But, if they
have succeeded in this, the. professors
will no doubt consider that their days
work has been put in with great pro-
tit to all concerned.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-08-07
Saturday, August I, 1897.

Gist, Yorkville; Miss Emma Roach,
Rock Hill; Miss Dora C. Hill, Begonia.
n. C.. g.; Miss Lille Ratchford, Yorkville ;
Miss Eta Whitesides, Smyrna; Miss
Mary 10 Witherspoon, Yorkville; Miss
Mary Roach, Rock Hill; Miss Mamie
Gourley, Olive; Miss Grace G. McElwee,
Yorkville Miss Addie Williams, York
Vile; Miss Ida johnson, Leslie; John A.
Barron, Yorkville; Miss Belle Bailey,
Olive; J. Knox Roach, Rock Hill; P. D.
Barron, Rock Hill; Miss Alice Boyd,
Leslie; Miss Mary Gettys, Leslie; Miss
Lula Dowdle, Blairsville; Mrs. S. H.
Love, McConnellsville S. B. Hayes,
Harmony Martin L. Smith, Iadok |;
Miss Anna Poag, Old Point; Miss Pearl
Fewell, Old Point; J. P. Smith, Old
Point; Miss Anna Steele, Yorkville !;
Miss Leila Leslie, Leslie; Miss Ella
Whitesides, Hickory Grove; w. Meek
Williams, Tirzah Miss Sue Gallant,
Gastonia.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-08-07
SCANDAL IN OUR PAPERS.
A Mild Protest Against Rather 0uestiona-

BILE Taste.
Editor Yorkville Enquirer:
The writer has just laid down recent
issue of a county paper, in which there
are three articles-one of them a half col
umn long-on deeds Of sin and unclean-
ness that ought not to be given to the
public with such minuteness and relish as
so many papers seem to delight. They
are unfit for the places so commonly given
them in our secular papers. 1t seems to
the writer that like articles are copied
from one paper to another with too much
freedom, and are unpardonably Haunted
before the public. If vile men will in
sst OH shooting or stabbing each other,
and others will commit suicide, why par
ade the reasons or the occasions OF such
crimes before the whole community, OF
endeavor to see that other communities
are treated to these same articles of scan
dial and vice?
To any husband and father who is ell
deavoring to place in the hands of his
family reading matter that will edlfy and
improve those who make up the sacred
circle of his home, how distasteful, to put
it mildly, is it to see that such stories fill
the columns of newspapers which contin-
ually fall into their hands!
Sometimes the reply is made that the
people desire to get the news; but from
such news may we ever be delivered
No community will suffer for the lack OF
such news and such publications. Ac-
counts of lawlessness and violence are not
as pleasant to the public eye as some may
imagine. And even if such food as this
is desired by few, why subject the eyes
of purity and modesty to such pollutions
and shame?
In behalf of large element Of constant
readers of the papers, the writer desires
to call the attention of our publishers to
this subject, and respectfully ask calm
and serious consideration Of it.
"A READER.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-08-07
BLACKSBURG BUDGET.
Condition of Farm Work-Protracted Meet
ing-shooting scrape-Reunion of Vete'
rans-Other Notes.

Condition of Farm Work-Protracted Meet
ing-Shooting Scrape-Reunion of Vete-
rans-Other Notes.
Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
BLACKsBURG, August 6.-The farmers
are pretty we'll through with their sum-
mer's work, and no doubt are we'll salts
fed with, and thankful for, the fine sea-
sons they have had, and the present prom
ising appearance of their crops.
A meeting has been in progress at Buff
falo church during the past week, con-
Quoted by the pastor, Rev. e. +. Hamrlc'
and Rev. Mr. Washburne.
Mrs. NJ. E. Deal, with her family and
some friends, returned on Saturday from
their annual camping expedition. They
did not 90 this year to the mountains. OF
Western North Carolina, but found de-
lightful and picturesque spot ON Broad
river, Just below Cherokee Falls. where
they pitched their tent. The time was
spent most pleasantly fishing and read
ing and listening to the songs of the birds
and the musical sound Of the roaring wa
terfalls.
An affray occurred here on Friday last
between Mr.. Z. X. Bellue, of this place,
and Mr.. J. A. Thomas, of Sharon, in
which pistol was used by Mr.. Bellue;
but fortunately not with fatal effect. The
fight took place, after some preliminary
ouarrelling, in the store of Whisonant Il
Brown. Two shots were fired, the last
one infcting very painful wounds upon
both of the combatants, who were now
engaged in a hand to hand struggle, which
if it had continued, might have resulted
seriously to one or both Of them but the
prompt interference of Mr.. D. l.. Brown
and others, terminated the affair and the
parties were separated. Mr.. Thomas left
for his home on Tuesday morning. and
Mr.. Bellue is able, with the assistance of
a cane and crutch, to walk around his
home and down street.
The reunion of the Confederate Veter-
ans, which will take place at this place OH
Saturday, the 2lst instant, under the aus
pices of Camp Hart, promises to be a
most successful affair.
Adjutant B. J. Gold, few days ago, re-
ceived letter from Colonel McMaster, OF
Columbia, saying that he will certainly
be here, and that he is very anxious to
see all the old soldiers, especially those OF
the Seventeenth regiment, which he had
the honor of commanding duringa a part
of the war, and he wants them all to come,
both from York and Chester counties.
Our people will give them all warm
welcome, and will do all in their power to
entertain them and to make their visit to
Blacksburg a pleasant one. Let us all
take lively interest in this reunion and
make it all occasion which will not only
cheer the hearts of the gallant men who
wore the gray, but be an honor to our
town and section.
Mr.. Ned Whisonant, after several
months sojourning at Tampa Bay, Fla,
returned home on Wednesday last.
Mrs. Kershaw, of Camden, widow OF
the late Judge Kershaw, is stopping at
Cherokee Inn with her granddaughter.
Messrs. Ira Hardin, w. A. Whisonant
and w. Anderson, have been appointed
special assessors for the town OF Blacks
burg, by his excellency Governor Eller-
be. W. A.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-08-07
COTTON TOO HIGH.

Just now cotton is selling in Yorkville
as high as 81 cents pound.
This price prevails throughout the mill
districts of the south but in the opinion
of experts, it is unnaturally high. The
New York price is II cents lower, and the
prices here are the result of the efforts of
local mills to supply themselves with
cotton until the present crop begins to
come in.
If there are any who hope for the pres
ent crop to begin selling at anything like
8 or 81 cents, we suggest that they at once
begin reconciling themselves to lower
figures. While the present crop is not
the largest ever gathered, still it is very
large one, and at this time there seems to
be little reason to hope that any consider
able portion of it will be sold at price
higher than say u cents.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-08-07
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Grist Cousins-Announce the retirement
of Sam NJ. Grist from the firm and the
accession of Mr.. Robert B. Riddle as a
member. The firm will hereafter con-
sist of d. w. Hicks and r. B. Riddle.
Mr.. Grist will continue in the service of
the new firm.
Dobson's Observation-Disclosures a list of a
number of useful articles, at prices
which should satisfy the closest buyer.
j. A. Gamewell, Secretary of the Facul-
ty-Makes an announcement with re-
gard to Wofford college.
John R. Logan, S. Y. C.-Advertises that
on the first Monday of September, he
will sell for taxes, tract of land in
as the property of G. D. Heath.
Mr.. T. w. Speck-Has fine stock of
spectacles and eyeglasses, and will sell
you for 81, what itinerate "opticians"
charge 81 or more.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-08-07

THE ENQUIRER is not taking any
thing that DR.. Strait said about the
weekly newspapers as personal; but,
at the same time, we are struck with
his remarks. Maybe it is a fact that
half of these newspapers are nothing
but advertisements, and they print moth
ing except what is copied. But if this
is true, the educational hope of the coun-
try is more than desperate, especially if
the only other dependence is on such in
formation as may be imbibed from men
like the doctor. \ man who knows
nothing can teach nothing.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-08-07

- Representative Hilborn. of California,
predicts that the production of gold will
be so great within the next few years as
to cause it's demonetization. On account
of so many ifs now standing in the way,
we are hardly prepared to agree in the
view of the California gentleman; but il
such should prove to be the case, what
would become of the goldbugs? Surely
they could not afford to become green
hackers.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-08-07

If the Klondike gold discoveries shall
finally turnout to be as they are now gen.
orally represented, it will have a wonder
full influence on the existing financial
system of the United States. With such
a large increase of gold as is promised,
the yellow metal will become cheaper
and the general effect will be in the drec-
ton sought to be accomplished by the
free coinage Of silver.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-08-07

- DR.. Straits objection to Tillman and
McLaurin seems to be that they are
trying to do something. The doctor
does not think that anything can be
done, and is, therefore, on the oppo'
site side from those who hold to a
contrary opinion. But this is not sur
prisins. Little fellows who can't swim,
naturally have an aversion to deep
water.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-08-07

There were no representatives OF the
daily newspapers at Tirzah on Thur lay
and there was considerable anxiety about
the fact. The circumstance is suggestive
of the fact that there is a pretty general
realization of the wellknown maxim,
"There is but little benefit in the posses
sion of a good thing, unless the public is
made aware of it.''
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-08-07

- With numerous meetings and conven-
ions, etc., all about, it has been pretty
busy week, and it might be we'll for those
who were not able to attend, to note that
we're it not for THE ENQUIRER, they
would have but precious little idea Of any
Of the sayings or doings.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-08-07

- Solicitor Thurmond was tried in
Edgefeld this week for the murder of
w. G. Harris. One of the solicitors
bondsmen was foreman of the jury which
sat on the case. Acquitted? Why, GER
tainly. What else was the trial for?
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-08-07
Bethel and Gold Hill.

Bethel and Gold Hill.
The music at Tirzah was furnished by
the Gold Hill and Bethel bands; the
former under the leadership Of Mr.. c. T.
Crook, and the latter under the leader
ship of Mr.. l.. X. Armstrong. They
made some fine music.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-08-07

- In another column, from very emf
nent divine from neighboring town, is
what we consider to be sensible article
on the subject Of scandal in our papers.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-08-07
The 4Iorkrillf Gaqllirer.
YORKVILLE, S. @.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 1897.

- The price of silver has fallen to the
lowest point eyer known. The silver
bullion in a dollar is now worth only 43
cents.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-10

The state crop bulletin for Novem-
ber 1st, was issued last Friday by the
board of Agriculture. AS predicted in
the report of October lst, the wheat
area has been cut short by the drough
that prevailed during September and
that continued unbroken until NoVetn-
Der 1st, Owing to the unfaVorable
weather conditions many farmers were
compelled to delay seeding, and some
concluded not to seed fields that were
intended for wheat. The greater por
ton of the wheat that was seeded has
not made its appearance, there having
been insufficient moisture in the
ground to germinate the seed. Wheat
that is up, even fields that are well
covered, shows weak thin plant that
will readily succumb to frosts, and
unless favorable weather prevails tc
strengthen the plant it will go into
winter in poor condition and much
may have to be plowed up in the
spring.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-10
FLORIDA LETTER.

We venture the remark that no finer
weather ever was seen than what we
are now having. Some of the earliest
varieties of oranges are now ripening
and small shipments are being made to
the northern market.
We notice the pilgrims from the
north are beginning to drop in, and
those of our people, who have been
spending the summer in the north, are
coming back to their homes here.
There are strong indications that
tobacco growing will be one of the
principle industries of Florida next
year, owing to the fact that two crops
per year can be raised. The attention
of growers in other states have been
called to the land of sunshine as a de-
sirable field in which to locate. And
we have men from all the principal to-
bacco producing states now with us,
who are arranging for the planting of
a large acreage the coming season.
From the prices that have been OBJ
tained for the crop it would seem an
assured fact that here is an opening
for the man of small means. An open
ing which will take long time to be
filled up OF course the war in Cuba
has so devastated that part ofa the
country to such an extent that Florida
is now in the lead in the production of
tobacco and with proper care there is
no doubt but she can keep the position
she now holds. In Cuba there can be
but one crop of tobacco raised on the
land and then it must rest several
years before it can again be planted
while in Florida the same crop can be
raised on the land year after year.
Your former townsman, w. B. Foil
ansbee, has stopped camping out and
gone to housekeeping, After about
eight months of keeping bachelor
hall he says the business is N G
Mrs. Follansbee thinks the presen
weather is delightful and of course sht
is right about it. W, B. Jr. caught al
81 pound trout, then cut his foo
with an ak, and then went fishing
again. He believes variety is tn,
spice of life"
The season is little advanced TO
snake storys' but will say that Johl
Smith killed rattler a few day
ago that measured 7 it,, 91ain. il
length and was the possesor of seven
teen rattles, but as the rattles are n
indication of the snakes age it is i'm
possible to say how old the snake wa
but it was old enough to be a verita
BILE monster with poison fangs three
fourths of an inch long. In the Ian
guage of the poet we will say, ''fror
all such as he, good Lord deliver me.
Sportsmen are waiting for Novembe
lst to be ushered in for then war vii
begin on B. White and his forces an
as his forces are very numerous
lively time is expected. Come dow
, and have shy at the birds. May b
we can scare up bear to increase tn
, excitement.
Last but not least is the ship CAM
that is to be built from the Gulf {
Mexico to the Atlantic ocean. Wor
is to begin January /, and the canal
to be finished in seven years at toti
3 cost Of $40, 100000. We will then hay
: cheap transportation to all parts Of til
| world for our products, making Flol
ida second to no state in the union.
: BUCKEYE.
Mannville, Fla, Oct. %, 1897.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-10

With this as their ultimatum no set
Element could be made, and nothing
remains for the people of Wellington
to do but put in new electric light
plant, or wait the final action of the
courts. In the meantime those who
have endorsed the receivers certifi-
Gates will be obliged to take them up
and refund the money received on
them.
Since the meeting last Tuesday,
other efforts have been made to effect
a settlement of the case, and the fol-
lowing letter will show the result:
Cleveland, O., Nov. 4, 1897.
Geo. L. Couch. ESQ.,,
Wellington, Ohio.
Dear Sir:-
I am good deal annoyed at the
effort being made by Mr.. Horr to
block all settlement of the question,
but cannot help that. MR. l myself
consider it useless to undertake to
make any contract with Mr.. Horr, and
it will be useless. *** One thing is
certain, you might just as well make
up your minds to fight the Horrs to a
finish at the outset and waste no
further time in fruitless negotiations
for settlement. The best proposition
! could ever get out of them is the
identical proposition which Mr.. Horr
gave you the other afternoon, and ]
am the party who was instrumental in
securing that proposition.
Respectfully Yours,
SHELDON PARKS.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-10

There is an immense increase of GER
cal exports over last year. Twenty
seven steamships now in port at Phila-
delphia, will carry an aggregate OF
8, 100, 900 bushels of corn and wheat to
European ports. So far this year the
shipment of corn has been nearly %,
100000 bushels against less than 1900,
900, in 1895, and Of wheat 3,993, ,3S9
bushels with 8,S4O, 616 Of last year.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-10

In recent game of foot ball be-
tween the University of Georgia, and
the University of Virginia, one of
Georgia's players was so severely in
jured that he died. The faculty of the
University has now prohibited the
game among its students and it is ex-
pected that the legislature will pass a
bill making foot ball unlawful in that
state,
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-10

By recent experiment in England
it is evident that the balloon in warfare
can be made complete success. By
this experiment it was found that ex-
plosives can be accurately thrown from
balloons at any height desired, and the
charge thereof regulated by an electric
coil.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-10

One week ago to day two young
people were married in aden of lions at
Boston. Four clergymen were prepar-
ed to successfully officiate in case the
lions devoured them. An Ohio min
lister tied the not.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-10

The Georgia legislature has made
the birthday of Jefferson Davis legal
holiday in that state. Georgia was the
first state to make Robert E. Lees
birthday legal holiday, though four
other states in the south have fol-
lowed suit.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-10

Mr.. James M. Worthington, presi-
dent of the Cleveland Stone Co., which
owns greater share of the quarries
in this county, died at his home in
Elyria last week from stroke OF
apolexy, at the age of 81 years.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-10

An expedition sailed from New
Haven last week bound for Klondike
region, which will try the new passage
of the Straits of Megellian. By this
route they expect to meet more desire
able weather.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-10

The Werner Printing Company, one
of the largest publishing houses in the
country, employing over l,200 persons,
went into the hands of receiver Il
week ago last Saturday, on application
of Paul E. Werner. The assets amount
to SO, ,75O,O 900, with liabilities at 100000.
As it is only temporary the business
will continue, and will probably be
adjusted soon.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-10

The house of Representatives Of the
Georgia legislature, passed Monday the
bill by vote of 70 to 10, making foot
ball playing within the state limits a
misdemeanor and imposing fine for
violation of this act.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-10

The quail season opens today, and
sportsmen throughout the State are
preparing for the slaughter. Reports
received from many points in Ohio,
show the supply of birds more plentiful
than for years past. The season closes
with December.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-10

A company owning valuable quartz
mines on Cooks inlet, and acres upon
acres of rich placers in contiguous ter
ritory, will establish great CONNER
cial depot at Snug Harbor, Alaska,
with railways to the Copper river,
Klondike and Yukon districts, and
steamers to Seattle and San Francisco.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-10

A disgraceful riot in which many
Cleveland people were injured occurred
in 0berlin last Saturday Immediately
after the game Of foot ball played be-
tween the 0berlin College and Western
Reserve University teams. As the
visiting team were boarding the train
on their return, gang of Oberlin
rowdies, composed of town boys and
colored men, threw stones and bricks
at the University men injuring num-
ber very seriously, one being struck on
the head and fell to the ground un-
concious and came very near bleeding
to death. 1t is not supposed that any
OF the Oberlin college men participated
in this affair, but that it is the work Of
few OF 0berlin's toughs. which If ap-
pretended will be brought to justice.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-10

The Spanish Cabinet is now con-
sidering the impeachment of Gen.
Weyler, the late Captain General OF
Cuba, on account of the remarks made
previous to leaving Havanna on his re-
turn to Spain.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-10

The pension roll is larger and more
costly than ever. The whole number
on the list is now 976,ol4, with total
Of $l42,000,oOo.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-10

An exchange has this important
item: Business men who have been
in the habit Of using government
stamped envelopes will note the fact
as soon as the present contract for
printing runs out you can get your en-
velopes printed at your home Office
only, as the government will no longer
compete with the printer in printing
the return cards, Also by a recent
ruling your letter will be held thirty
days unless you have printed on the
envelope the time you wish it held.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-10

The republican plurality in Lorain
county this year was 2,647 for Cover
nor Bushnell. This is loss of S05
from that of last year.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-10

The republican plurality in Lorain
county this year is 2,647 for Governor
Bushnell. This is loss of sos from
that of last year.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-10

Robert T. Lincoln is to succeed the
late George NJ. Pullman to the presi'
depcy of the Pullman Palace Car Com
paRy.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-10
EDITORIALS.

A controversy over street car fares
is on again in Cleveland.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-11-10
THE
BIG Department STORE.
WELLINGTON, OHIO.
CASH AND ONE PRICE,

The cloak business starts off good shape Our rooms
are not without their full complement of Ask any
friends why they bought their garments store and they
will tell you we have the most complete line in town. the
and most fashionable designs
Fly front Jackets of Kersey Chevots Serges and Cavers in
the newest fall shades lined throughout with e plain
caded silk Ladies' Fall Jackets of fine Broad Cloth coors and
black with silk Innings Handsome taiormade Kersy and aned
Bouce Jackets Single and double Beaver Cp empire front
back handsomely trimmed with braid Perfect guaranteed Com
petent saespeople in attendance.