Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-06-09
BLACKSBURG BUDGET.

Picnic at whisonant Springs-Happy Mar
riage-Meeting of Veterans Next Satur-
day-Personal and Other Notes.
CORRESPONDENCE OF the Yorkville Enquirer.
BLAcKsBURa, June 4.-The old Whiso-
nant spring, not far from Antioch church.
and under the shadow of the historic
Kings Mountain battle ground, and
from whose placid, peaceful waters, many
patriot, quenched his thirst during the
stirring times of the Revolutionary war,
was the scene, on Tuesday, the 1st instant,
of happy gathering of old neighbors
and kinsfolk, their old neighbors and
friends, to give warm welcome to DIR.
L. A Hill and wife, of Mississippi, who
moved to that state from this section OF
York, in 1871. This is the first time they
have been back to the old place during
the 26 years, and it was but fitting that
they should have the pleasant greeting
that they met. Nearly 200 people assem-
bled, brought their provisions with them,
and had bountiful and splendid basket
dinner at the old spring. DR.. Hill showed
his warm appreciation OF this generous
and kind remembrance of himself and
wife, by brief but interesting talk at the
table, and return of sincere thanks to God
for all the blessings they had enjoyed for
so many years, and an invocation OF His
goodness and mercy during the years to
come. The day was profitably and pleas
antly spent, and all who contributed to its
pleasure went home with happier and
better hearts.
Mrs. Hill was the youngest daughter OF
Mr.. Joseph Whisonant, who raised ten
children, four of whom are living now
all daughters-the oldest being Miss Eliza
in her S7th year; the other three are Mrs.
Asenath Dickson, Miss Unity, and Mrs.
Barbara Hill. DR.. H. went to Glover to
visit a sister, who lives there. A son of
his-the Rev. John Hill-has charge of
church in Kentucky, and was also del
egate to the general assembly at Char
lotte; but could not participate in tho
reunion, as illness in his family compell-
ed him to return home before it was held.
The marriage of Miss Estelle Ratterree,
of this place, on Wednesday, I'd instant,
to Mr.. w. Boyce Ware, of Kings Noun
tain, was very pretty affair indeed.
The ceremony was held in the parlor OF
Mr.. Albert Whisonant's residence, at
O'Clock p. m, in the presence of num-
ber of invited guests, who were neighbors
of and friends of the bride. The otficla-
ting minister was the Rev. Mr.. Garrison,
of Kings Mountain, and after the words
were said which united for life the two
loving hearts, congratulations and best
wishes offered and hasty goodbyes said,
the happy couple left on the Southern
local for their future home at Kings
Mountain. Mr.. Ware is a prosperous
farmer and one of Cleveland county's
best citizens, and he has won for wife
one Of our best and most popular young
ladies'. Long life and happiness to them
both.
On Thursday night, the ladies of the
PRESBYTERIAN church held bazaar in the
store-room formerly occupied by w. A.
Whisonant g. Co., for the benefit OF their
church. 1t was very pleasant and sue
cessful affair, and over $4,000 was realized
from the sales.
There will be meeting Of the Conted-
crate soldiers at this place on Saturday,
the 18th instant. All the Confederate
veterans, and especially the members OF
Camp Hart, are earnestly requested to be
present.
Mrs. J. A. Maxwell, with Miss Ethel
and Master John, returned home on
Thursday, after two months visit 10
friends and relatives in Augusta, Ga.
Mr.. B. G. Gaden returned on Saturday
from business trip of several days to
New York city.
Mr.. Murphy, of Union, former teach
or in our graded school, is visiting friends
here.
Miss Mildred Tillinghast, of Eastover,
is visiting the family Of DIR. VIM. Ander-
son.
A district conference of the NJ. f.
church, will be held here early in July
next, at which Bishop Duncan will pre-
side and about rs delegates, clerical and
lay, will attend.
We have had very heavy rains for the
past several days, the watercourses are
overtlowing, and the sell is badly washed.
A good deal Of the work on the new rail-
road from here to Gatfney has been
washed away, and the damage is consid-
cradle.
The kinetoscope-that wonderful exhi-
bition of mans genius in the use OF
natures forests here, and entertained
for an hour or more, large and delight
ed audience at Whisonant's hall, last
night. All that THE ENQUIRER OF the
5th instant said about this last wonderful
discovery Of Edison was true in every
respect, and it is an exhibition we'll worth
the attention and study Of any one.
Mr.. Jno. Keeter, Mr.. Ewell Lynch and
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Alexander, Of Forest
City, n. c., are here for the purpose of
drinking the lithia water Of the White
sides Springs, which they say has bene
fitted them very much indeed. Samples
of the water have been sent to the chem
ist of the Southern road at Washington
ID. c., and will soon be able to give his
analysis of this valuable water.
Those of ourcitiZens who attended the
first court of Cherokee county at Gatfney
last week, came home very much pleased