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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-07-03
WHAT CURED HIM.

"You see that haven't particle
of rheumatism" said the man with a
florid face, and voice that was in
tended by nature for campaign pur-
poses, says the Detroit Free Press.
II feel like a two-year-old. Never
have an ache or pain. Don't pay q
particle of attention to east winds,
rains or changes in the temperature.
Eat three meals day and sleep like a
top. A year ago / went around smell
ing like a bottle of horse liniment.
One time I'd be on crutches. Then
I'd have an arm all drawn out of shape,
or a shoulder that was of no earthly
use. The last spell I had was with
nv back, and I was about ready to
throw up the sponge.
"What did I do for it? Everything
under the sun. I had horse-chestnuts
in every pocket. I carried potatoes
till they petrified. I ate lemons till
I was as sour as I looked. I took
more kinds of medicine than you can
find in any one drug store. I was in
a boiled state for six months from hot
baths. I was massaged into a pulp.
I travelled 300 miles to have the dis
ease charmed away, and had it worse
coming back than I did going. One
day met a little old man that must
have been 100. He was as spry as
a kitten, yet assured me that from the
time he was from fifty to seventy there
was nothing of him but rheumatism.
Even his hair ached. He advised me
to steal a dishrag, and rub myself thor
oughly with it every morning. There
was no virtue in the treatment unless
I stole the rag.
II would have robbed bank to
get relief. One afternoon I slipped
through the back door of a house into
the kitchen, grabbed dishrag, and
started to limp away. A two-hun-
dred pound hired girl let out Tip
erary screech, and took after me with
a mopstick. By the time she had
clouted me once or twice I was run
ming like a professional, and at the
end of half a block I was out of reach
of her weapon. I've never had a
twinge since. 1 don't know whether
the hired girl, the pounding, the run
ming, or the dishrag cured me. I'm
rather disposed to think that the rheu-
matism was scared out of me."-New
York Sun.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-07-03
DOBSON'S RACKET
Meets and Cuts Prices with
Everybody.

No concern in Yorkville has
a larger or more complete stock
of useful and ornamental con.
veniences to offer the public ; and
since we have many times emu
merated them, together with the
prices, in this advertisement we
desire to call your attention tc
other lines and other bargains,
some of which is mentioned be,
low for your consideration
White Barred and Stripped
Muslin at so cents on the dollar.
Nice patterns.
A lot of Cheese Cloth at 3
cents. A big bargain.
Nice line Of White Table Lin
en-, the prices on which have
been cut in two.
A lot of Worsted Remnants
going for a song. This is some
thing you want to see.
DOBSON'S RACKET has
Just received another lot of those
popular low priced Parasols and
Umbrellas at IS cents.
If you want to buy Woolen
Goods, now is the time to buy.
In a few weeks the new tariff
law will be effective and the price
of woolen goods will Immediately
90 up. In the meantime you
can buy all kinds of Woolen
Dress Goods and Flannels at
Dobson's for a less price than
you will ever buy them again.
See our goods and get our prices.
We have a few boxes Of Tobac-
co, which will be sold at big bar
gains.
We have a nice line of Ladies'
and Gents Cravats, which we
are offering at low prices.
A lot of Mems Overalls at a
big bargain. Come at once and
get supplied.
A few Boys Suits at so cents.
Easily worth 81.
Ladies' Hats at from S cents
up.
RIBBONS in an endless varie-
ty at slaughtered prices. Now
is a good time to buy.
Nearly everybody is buying
LAUNDRY SOAP of us, for the
reason that they get better soap
for less money than elsewhere.
DOBSON'S RACKET.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-07-03

AN ENORMOUS REsERvoIR.-Prelim'
mary government surveys have begun
for proposed reservoirs in Colorado and
Wyoming, which are to be among the
largest in the world. Herman II. Chit:
tendon, captain of engineers, United
States army, has been detailed by the
war department, and after several
months of extensive travelling and TO-
geographical observations, has decided
on the great natural basin near Lara
mie as the Wyoming site.
1t lies in the heart of the Rocky
Mountains, and is ten miles long and
two miles wide. It's maximum depth
is $50 feet, and according to Captain
Chittendon it is estimated that it will
hold 10000, 100000 cubic feet of water
In order to obtain sufficient water,
the Big and Little Laramie rivers will
be tapped, as it would take lifetime
to eli the basin from rainfalls. But
even with two rivers pouring into its
vast area it will take, as already stated
according to the government engln'
GERS, between five and six years.
The great utility Of this reservoir
will be to keep the entire eastern part
of Wyoming and western Nebraska
supplied with water during the dry
season, thus averting the terrible con
sequences of severe droughts which
have discouraged the agriculturists up
to the present. The water will be
collected in winter, and used to food
the streams leading down from the site
of the big reservoir during the sum
mer.
A corps of government engineers is
now on the scene surveying the basin
and drawing up plans for the feeding
bitches.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-07-03

HIS BoNus.-They were just closing
up the real estate deal, and the man
who always wanted something thrown
in to make good bargain appeared to
hesitate.
"What'll you throw in ?"
"What'll I what? ?"
"What'll you throw in as a sort OF
bonus? ?"
"Oh, yes, yes, of course" said the
real estate man. "How stupid of me
Why, the fact is, in our line of busi-
ness we are not exactly in the habit of
giving prizes, but, in this case, just to
make it binding, I don't mind throw
ing in the back taxes"
NOW you're talking business!" ex-
claimed the would-be purchaser. "It
always pays for man to stick out for
his rights"
1t was only after the transfer was
made that he discovered the back
taxes were payable by and not to the
owner.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-07-03
II. w. SPECK.
MY CREED.
Don't Believe That Everything That

DOulL ocIIctC 4hdC CbCt AhSV
Glitters Is Gold.
T DON'T believe in representing my
l. wares to be tripple-plated when 1t was
bought for single plate.
I don't believe in calling triple plate
jewelry 'filled goods"
I don't believe in calling "filled goods''
solid gold.
And don't believe in taking advantage
of the confidence q customer reposes in
me, nor do believe that business built
upon avarice, or misrepresentation can be
put upon lasting foundation.
I don't believe in falsifying facts or al
Toying brass with cheek to sell gold.
T do believe that it is my duty as busi-
ness man to correctly represent my goods,
and deal justly with my fellowmen, and
it is to this that attribute my growing
business.
When you want Eye Glasses or Specta-
cles. remember that have full line
Of the best goods.
When you want an Engagement Ring,
remember that can furnish 1t.
If you want anykind Of Jewelry see me.
When you want good Watch in either
q gold or silver case, I can and will furn-
ish it as cheap as anybody.
If you have watch that needs repair
ing, bring it to me. do honest work and
guarantee it. L. w. SPECk.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-07-03

"'Go a-humpin'! Shake it up!
Just hit the high places !" Lillibridge
shouted after them between the cracks
Of his gun, until they fairly dragged
him along, swift runner as he himself
was, so fast was the pace the gun per-
suaded them to take up. Up and
down Main street he drove 'em, the
town taking it in with howls of joy.
"'Whoa, there !" bawled Lillibridge,
when he had brought his team back to
their starting place. Lillibridge un-
wound the rope for them, and then
famed himself with his hat and wait
ed for the return of his wind.
"'You fellows are not 30 bad on the
co. be said finally, but you can't 60
like you can talk. And you want to
learn how and when and where to un-
ship your guns from your belts before
YOU undertake to pack 'em around
with you. Why don't you shoot me
up some" =,
1.-THE young fellows looked sheepish,
hut said nothing. Lillibridge took
them under his protection from that
night, and in time they became sufti-
ciently wicked.
".This same Thurston Lillibridge was
the only man who ever had the drop
on Bat Masterson for minute. He
crept up behind Masterson one day,
and with a quick movement grabbed
both of Masterson's guns out Of his
belt. Masterson wheeled around
and found himself covered by Lilli-
bridge with his own guns. He stood
stock still, waiting to receive two balls
in his head. Lillibridge lowered the
guns and handed them back to Master.
son, butts foremost.
"sThat's one I've got on you, Bat,
said Lillibridge, 'and it's up to you to
never to come a-gunning for me, mar.
shal or no marshal, no matter what l
do
"I WON'T" said Masterson briefly,
and he never did."-N. Y. Sun.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-07-03
attiseellaneous 8eaaing.
AMENDED HER LIST.
She Now Declares That Lawyers Come
Under the Head Of Nuisances.

She Now Declares That Lawyers Come
Under the Head Of Nuisances.
A few evenings ago lawyer living
| in West Philadelphia was visited at his
residence by an indignant woman, who
declared that she had come for legal
advice, and in a businesslike manner
deposited on his table a $5 note as a
retaining fee. After pocketing the
money the man of law politely request
ed her to proceed with her statement.
She said she was continually afflicted
with a series of nuisances which she
desired the lawyer to have abolished.
She was annoyed by neighbor on
one side, she said, who IL music
teacher and trainer of the voice. The
constant humping on the piano and
the discordant notes of the vocal stu
dents made her very nervous. on
the other side the neighbor kept
chickens, which awoke her early in
the morning by their Growing and an
moved her during the day by flying
over the fence and invading her prem
ises. Day and night she was made
nervous by the noise of the trolly cars
passing her door, organ grinders and
peddlers made her life miserable,
hucksters added to her misery by call
ing their wares, and she waAtsa. to
know what action she must Sake In
order to be made free of such nuis-
ances.
The lawyer reflected few moments
with compressed brow, and then said,
"Madam, you are decidedly unfortu-
nate, and my advice to you is that you
20 to a real estate agent and engage
him to secure for you a nice comfort
able dwelling in the suburbs of some
country village, where the nearest
neighbor is a quarter of mile away,
organ grinders unknown, trolley cars
unheard of, and where hucksters and
peddlers do not come" Realizing that
she was $5 out, the woman replied,
I'll do as you say and include among
others that no lawyers must exist IN
the same county."-Philadelphia Rec
ord.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-07-03
Humorous Department.
EPHRAlN1S SINS.

Uncle Silas was q ve.y honest and
pious old colored man who preached
on Sundays and had a great influence
for good upon the others in the settle
ment. During one of his revival sea-
sons, among a dozen or so at the
mourner's bench, was a black boy
called Eph, about 20 years old, and
for a long time unregenerate. Uncle
silas was greatly rejoiced to see him
come forward and at once went up to
him. Eph was crying. =,
"Hain't no use in my comm up,
he sobbed. "I'se sinned away de day
oh grace" ,
"No, you amt, brudder," protested
Uncle Silas, "You am de kin what
de Lawd wants to save. All you got
to do is glib up SIM"
"I's dun done dat, Uncle Silas, "
sobbed Eph, "but dey aim no saliva
ton for me-"
ayes dey is too, honey. Dey amt
no sin so black dat hit amt washed
white as snow"
II done stole fo' chickens las
week." confessed the peuitent.
"Dat's all fuggib, Eph'm."
"An' two de week befo', Uncle
Silas."
"Dat's fuggiben, too, Eph'm."
CAN two de week befo' dat, Uncle
Silas."
"Dat's all right, too, Eph'm."
"But dem two was you'n, Uncle ST.
las. Dem fat pullets you lowin' so
much sto' by, Uncle Silas."
"Wha' dat ?" exclaimed Uncle Silas,
suddenly.
"Dem las two wuz yo' pullets, Un-
Gle Silas," sobbed Eph."
Uncle Silas became solemn and stern.
II recon, Eph'm," he said slowly,
"yo' case needs advisement wild pra'r.
1 amt sho dat we wsnter be clutterin'
up de Kingdom of Hebben wild chick
en- thieves, an you better stay right
on de mo'ners' bench till de meetin'
am done, an we kin dezamine yo'
state oh sin fer perticklers. ."-Detroit
Free Press.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-07-03
PAT M'CARTHY'S CHICKEN.

President Mckinley really likes To
see Senator Mason, of Illinois. Not
long ago, according to the Washington
Star, the president asked Senator Ma
son to tell one of his stories. The
senator responded by telling story
which convulsed the president with
laughter. 1t illustrated the fact that
the pie which the president had to dis
tribute won't 60 around by long Odds
1t was this:
Pat Mccarthy gave a dinner, to
which he invited three or four of his
neighbors. Pat had allowed his wife
to cook only one chicken. When din
ner was served, Pat took possession
of the carving knife, and, in most
hospitable tone, said to Mrs. Dugan:
"What part of the fowl will you
have?"
"a leg, if you please" was the an
swer.
can what part will yez have ?
Would yez loike some of the white p
Pat inquired of Mrs. O'Hooligan.
can leg will do me-" she answer
ed. As each answered, the part of the
fowl she desired was given her.
"What part will yez have, Moike
Walsh ?" Pat blandly inquired of his
neighbor.
"Oi balave Oi will take leg, too, u
said Moike, in his modest way, wish
ing to follow in the footsteps of the
rest of his company.
"Begorra," said Pat to Mickey,
"what does yez think Ohm carving-a
spider?"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-07-03

Two THOUSAND PIGs.-A butcher
residing in a country town was aftiic.
ted with a terrible lisp. One sale day,
being suddenly seized with an inspira-
ton to raise his own pork, he invested
in few pigs; but, having no place
ready for their immediate occupation,
he called upon neighbor whom he
knew had an empty sty.
II thay, old man. he began, 81
have jutht bought fey pigth. Could
you lend me your thty ?"
"Certainly, if it is any use. But
how many pigs have you? The sty
is none too large"
"Oh, only two thow b and pigth."
"Two thousand pigs! Good gra-
cious! 1t wouldn't hold 200"
II did not thay two thowthand
pigth. thed two thowth and pigth."
ayes, I hear, and it won't take a
quarter of them. It's no use."
"You don't underthand me-" said
the poor fellow. 81 do not mean two
thowthand pigth I mean two thowth
and pigth."
"Well, you couldn't get 20 in; so
there ~
II don't want to-" exclaimed the
lisper excitedly. "There are not two
thowthand pigth, but two thowth and
pigth" (gesticulating,) "two thowth
and pigth, I tell you!" And so he
kept on in vain until a last happy
thought struck him. II did not mean
two thowthand pigth, but two thowth
and two pigth"
He got the sty.-London Answer.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-07-03
II MACHINES

In the field all last season-not break.
The principle that it is built on Is differ.
ent from any other. One and one-half
more CHAMPIONS were in the United
States last year to cut the crop than any
other make. The BEST finds its way to
the front. Now Is the time to look about
for your new Mower. The Champion is
the cheapest, because it is the best and
0 ~ W. B. MOORE & co.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-07-03
A CAR LOAD OF ICE.

VXIHEN you want ICE in large or
w small quantities, remember that
you can get it at my Ice house at compe-
tition prices. In fact as low or lower
than small consumers can buy it at the
factory. Prompt and special attention
given to orders from individuals along
the lines of the Carolina and Northwest
ern and the o. r. & C. railroads.
T. B. McCLAIN, Yorkville, s. G.
June 19 40 stf
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w. B. MOORE & co.
MOVING MACHINES.

THE CHAMPION defies all competi-
: Il ton on many working qualities. 1t
will do work no other will do. 1t has
less gearing and consequently easy draft.
It makes full cut Of blade with horses
'off the grass" 1t costs less for repairs
than any Of them. With
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-07-03
NOTICE.
To the Stockholders Of the Chester
and Lenoir Railroad.

and Lenoir Railroad.
CHESTER, 8. c., June 2, 1897.
A LII STOCKHOLDERS ofthe CHES-
GAUGE RAILROAD COMPANY who
intend to accept the reorganization plan
of said railroad, (which Is to surrender
their old 500 certificates of stock, and ac-
cept in lieu thereof $50 shares of stock
in the re-organized eorporationl.zTHE
CAROLINA AND NORTHWESTERN
RAILWAY COMPANY-are hereby no
tilted to deposit their old Chester and
Lenoir certificates of stock. with the un-
dersigned at his office in Chester, s. c., on
or before the 10TH DAY OF JULY, next.
A. G.. BRICE,
For Reorganization Committee.
June 26 81 8 2ts
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-07-03
Tom Walker

And SAM MCKNIGHT are our Shoers,
and they both know their business. We
furnish shoes and nails and put them on
for go cents for an all-round-job. We are
prepared to do all kinds of Wagon, Car
riage and Buggy repair work and guaran-
tee satisfaction. All work receives our
personal attention.
LEWIS G. GRIST & co.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-07-03

COFFINS ROBES AND CASkETS.
WE now have probably the largest
w stock in the county to select from.
Prices to suit customers, from the cheap.
est to fine Oaks, Walnuts, BroadclotRs Of
various qualities. Metallic and White
goods in infants and adults sizes. Per-
sopal attention. New Hearse.
w. B. MOORE d co.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-07-03
Several NOtcheS
Ahead.

WE are sure that no better repair
w work is done anywhere than at our
shop, and when it comes to Horseshoeing
we believe we are several notches ahead
of ANYTHING in this section.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-07-03
SCHOOL TEXT BOOKS.
Office of Superintendent of Educa-
ton of York County,

YoRKvILLE, S. c., June II, 1897.
r HAVE on hand and for sale, AT
i COST, ALL THE BOOKS author
lied for use in the public schools of York
county. Prices furnished on application.
All orders must be accompanied by cash
and postage. j. A. SHURLE!,
County Superintendent OF Education.
June l9 49 u
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-07-03
THE NEW YORK LEDGER.

rs recognized as one Of the best Of
l. Americas story papers-contalning
pure, clean and interesting serials and
Short stories by the best authors. 1t may
be had each week in Yorkville from Mas
ter Keene Dobson at cents per copy, or
l will receive subscriptions at the publish
ers price of $500 a year sent 10 any az
dress. Subscriptions received for all pub
lications. OLIVER E. GRIST,
Yorkyille, s. G.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-07-03
Fruit Jars and HarrOWs.

Possibly Fruit Jars and Cotton Har-
rows should not be put in the same classi-
fication; but since the rains have come
you will need the harrows, and when the
fruit comes you will need the Jars, and
J. II. RIDDLE has them at bottom prices.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-07-03
ment and Shingles.

Heretofore J. H. RIDDLE has kept
only Cement, Lime and Shingles; but by
constant demand he has been forced to
add to his building material large guam
tity PLASTERING HAIR, which In the
future you can expect to always find at
his place, and when contractors or large
buyers need any of these articles, they may
ar moot anacia1 nripas
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-07-03

EVERYBODY KNOWS 1T.

TT IS long since that everybody has
l. known that J. H. RIDDLE sells the
very best quality of Family and Fancy
Groceries at the very lowest bottom prices,
and too, that he does it without hesitancy
or quibbling. They know that he marks
his goods at fair price and that he ex-
poets no more. They know that others
cannot undersell him and stay in business.
|. CLAY PEAS.
All. H. RIDDLES you can find linn
tied supply of Clay Peas, and he would
suggest to parties wanting them to lay in
their supply now, for later in the season
there is always scarcity which affects
the price.
Timothy "Hay in Clover"
When you want Timothy Hay and Clo-
yer, you will find it to your interest to see
J. II. RIDDLE. He can surely quote
close figures and will supply you In large
or small quantities on short notice.
Plastering Hair, Lime, Ce-
ment and Shingles.
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swashbuckler manner. whats your
poison p
"Thurston didn't bat an eye or say
q word for a full minute. Then he
seemed to come out of his trance,
shook himself together, and strolled
up to the two young men.
q" Can you kids run at lopez he
inquired, with mock Difference.
" "'Run p said the one who had be.
fore addressed him. Certainly we
can run, but we don't make business
of it. Why?'
"'Because,' said Lillibridge, hitch,
ing up his trousers, 'us three are going
to play horse
"'Huh = said the talkative youth.
"tHorse, said,' shouted Lillibridge
Were going to play horse. 1 want to
find out if you kids can lope in har'
ness as we'll as you can talk
"As he spoke he suddenly threw q
rope over the two young mems
shoulders, hanging on to the two loose
ends himself, holding them in his left
hand. With his right he reached for
ONE OF HIS GUNS
And planted ball about an inch from
each of the young mems heels.
"Git ap!" he howled, and the two
Camden boys were out of the door in
a second, Lillibridge right behind them
with the reins in his left hand, and
still kicking up the dust at their heels
with the gun in his right.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-07-03

s'THE WORST CATAMOUNT
Of a bad may 1 ever saw was Clad
Collins, of Yankton, and he was a
roarer and a whooper from away back.
In the Black Hills, where bad men
were thicker than blueberries, back in
the late '70s. Collins was holy ter
ror for nearly three years, in spite OF
the fact that he was more than hall
drunk all. the time. Newcomers to
the Hills who didn't know him and his
record, and who only heard him talk,
were apt to put him down as mere
braggart, but I noticed that not many
of them worked up the nerve to ex-
press themselves promiscuously that
way. The few that did got killed
right off. There was one big, raw
boned fellow from Vermont who struck
the Hills in rs. He heard Clad Col
Inns shooting off his mouth as he
called it, in a saloon. This fool Ver-
mont man then turned and walked
toward the door of the saloon with the
remark that he was weary listening to
cheap chin music.
Johnny says Collins (he had
sharp ears), wheeling around all of a
sudden, come back here and get kick
ed-come right back, Johnny, and get
kicked good and hard. Come a-run-
MIN, Johnny
"When the Vermonter turned he
looked into the barrel Of one of Col
lins's forty-eights. He got white, too,
1 can tell you. He walked over to
where Collins stood holding up one
end of the bar.
Turn around, Jack says Collins.
The Vermonter obeyed, like a sensible
man, which he wasn't at first.
"Collins gave him cruel, hard kick
at the base of the spine with his heavy
right boot. Then he addressed him.
giving him a horrible
KICK AT EACH PAUSE.
"'Johnny,' says he, 'how is this foI
chin music, hey? kick All wind
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-31

DR. A. II. sANDEN,
Uox c., u3I 10Th street, Denver Colo