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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-12-17

A MATTER OF BUsINESs.-A busi.
ness man has a daughter and also a
confidential clerk, and the confidential
clerk has for sometime beer attentive
to the daughter but he has not sutfi'
cient courage to come to the point
though the young woman has never
done anything to scare him of, for he
is 6rstclass fellow in every respect
The other evening he was making d
cali, and about 9 o'clock her father
came in.
"Ah, George" he said, show about
that deal we were talking about this
afternoon Did you see the party p
ayes, sir, and 1 expected to see you
this evening and tell you about it,"
"My DEAR" said the father, turning
to his daughter, "will you retire for
few minutes? George wants to speak
business for WHILE"
The daughter rose up; but hesitated.
"Why do have to 60 ?" she asked,
doubtfully.
because, DEAR" answered the faith
er, "you are not interested. Why do
you want to stay ?"
She blushed and started out.
because, papa" she twittered, "Id
rather like to hear George talk busi'
ness just once"
Then George got red, and the father
looked at them both Significantly, and
the girl fed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-12-17
.Y0RKVILLE ENQUIRER
FOR 1890
Here Is Good Pay For
Pleasant Work.
GET Up A CLUB FOR A POPULAR PAPER.
Two High Grade Buggies, First Glass
1899 Bicycle, and Suit of Furniture
to the Most Energetic Workers.
Commence TODAY AND KEEP EVERLASTINGlY At IT.

THIS is the season during which the
the people of this section generally
make selection of the newspaper they ex-
pect TO read during the following year.
There are large number Of people who
now include THE ENQUIRER on their
lists, and who expect to continue 1t there.
There are many others who are not now
subscribing for the THE ENQUIRER; {;
but who would like to have 1t.
TWICE-A-WEEK visitor to every home
in York county. With the assistance Of
intelligent and trustworthy friends in the
different localities, we know it can be
gotten into many homes to which 1t is not
now going. This assistance is of much
value to us, and it is our purpose to pay
for it most literally, in proportion to the
service rendered.
The propositions we make herein are
to all responsible individuals, in each and
every locality. There is no monopoly In
the matter. Because an individual re-
turned the name of certain subscriber
last year is no reason why why he should
have any claim upon that subscriber this
year. Because one individual may al
ready be at work in given neighbor,,
hood, is no reason why another should
not also canvass in that neighborhood.
Every clubmaker is entitled to get sub
scribsrs whenever and wherever be or
she may be able to get them, and upon
compliance with the conditions herein
stated, have them counted.
Our plan Of compensation to clubmak-
ers this year is on the same line as here
tofore-a competition for TWO LEAD
ING PREMIUMS to be awarded for the
TWO LARGEST clubs, and third lead
ing premium for the largest club oi
NEW SUBSCRIBERS. After that the
value of the premium is in proportion 10
the number of names returned.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-12-17

NEARLY PLAYED OUT.-One Sun
day not long ago the minister of a
small country parish in Scotland had
the misfortune to forget his sermon and
did not discover his loss till he reached
the church. The congregation being
already assembly, he was in a sorry
plight.
Suddenly an idea struck him. He
sent for John, the beadle, and instruc-
ted him to give out Psalm cxix (con-
tanning 176 versesO while he hurried
home for his sermon. On his journey
back to the church he saw the faithful
beadle standing at the church door,
waving bis arms and shouting at him.
One reaching the door he exclaimed
"Are they singing yet, John ?"
"Aye, sir" replied john, "they're at
it yet, but they're chirping like spar
."-London Judy.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-12-17
AN INTERESTING PAMPHLET.

An Account of q Celebration Of Huck's
Defeat Held In York County Over Fifty
Years Ago.
To the Editor of The News and
Courier: Recently Representative r.
A. Meares, of Fairfield, kindly present
ed me with pamphlet, which | not
only prize, but which is of so interest
ing an historical character that | can
not resist the desire of writing some
account of it.
The pamphlet is entitled proceed
ings of Celebration of Huck's Defeat
at Brattonsville, York District, S. c.,
July II, 1885," 1t was published by
request of the committee of arrange
ments. From it we learn that the
originator of the celebration was DR..
John S. Bratton, who owned the field
of Huck's defeat, and was the son of
Colonel William Bratton, the Revolu-
tionary. warrior, who was one of the
leaders at this battle.
About 1900 person attended the
celebration, among them four military
companies. The crowd marched in
procession from DR.. Bratton's house to
to the battlefield, accompanied by a
band of music.
Among the features of the celebra-
tion was fine barbecue given by Dr..
Bratton. The leading feature of the
celebration was an Grafton by Colonel
w. c. Beatty, which is given in full.
In language appropriate and graphic
he told of this battle, and his account
was full and interesting.
No one can read this Grafton with
out q thrill of patriotic feeling, and
we of Carolina can feel proud that
such an engagement took place on our
soil-an engagement between IS patri-
OTIS on one side and 400 British
cavalry and a large number of Tories.
The former gained glorious victory,
and this victory gave inspiration to
the patriots. Speaking of this engage
ment Colonel Beatty we'll said:
"Who would not rather be the victor
on such field than to have gained
those of Agincourt and Cressy? They
were fought for empty fame-this for
liberty and political existence"
Another feature of the celebration
were toats to the memory of the Rev
lutionary soldiers, and the names of
the soldiers are given.
1t is interesting to look over these
names; among them we find that of
James Hemphill.
There were four survivors of this
battle living at the time of this cele-
bratlon. The toasts to them was as
follows
"Henry Ray, John Wallace, Francis
Wiley and William Carson On this
spot 50 years ago they battled for their
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-12-17
ESTABLISHED 1891
L. GEO. GRIST,
FIRE INSURANCE AGENCY,
YOrkville, s. G.
The Strongest Agency In the
Southern States.
A POLICY THAT PROTECTS.
A Jealous Watchman who
Never Sleeps

WHEN you buy fire insurance pol
w icy, BUY ONE THAT WILL
PROTECT! For the sake of saving q
few imaginary dollars, don't expert
ment with EXPERIME ENTS! Leave
that to your neighbor. What consolation
is it to you to save few dollars by way OF
with 80 called 'cheap
insurance ?" If you are prompted by
economic business reasons why, do not
insure at all. "Wild Cat" insurance COM
panies will necessarily have to quote low
er premiums than standard companies
or they will have no victims! Standard
companies fix their rates on basis OF
past experience wild cat companies
haven't that element, but are constantly
"laying their pipes" to unload some "ex.
perience" on you, and come at you again
with "new scheme''-no not you: but
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-12-17
The Leading Premiums,

For the largest number OF subscribers
RETURNED and PAID FOR, at Sl.75 we
offer the choice between the following pre-
miums: HIGH GRADE BICYCLE,
valued at $50; quarter leather top ROCK
HILL BUGGY" valued at S15, hand
some SUIT OF FURNITURE valued
at $50. For the NEXT LARGEST
CLUB, we will give the CHOICE between
the above articles left after tlrst chnice; nee
we will give an OPEN
CAROLiN BUGGY. The furniture
may be seen at the store Of w. B MOORE
IL CO., and the buggies in the warerooms
of the respective manufacturers in YORK.
willie and Rock Hill. The bicycle is to be
the 1899 model, descriptive catalogues OF
which have not yet been published.
In addition to the competitive premiums
mentioned above, we also offer various other
premiums for clubs containing speclnea num-
bers of names, and propose to deliver the pre-
miums whenever the numbers specified are
returned and paid for. Upon securing one
premiums watch or sewing machlne, say
the clubmaker will be at nberty 10 Lry lor tue
same thing again, or for anything else on the
list. and II In the aggregate, by the 9TH DAY
OF MARCH, 1899, be shall have succeeded IN
returning and paying for the largest numner
OF NEW NAMES, he will be entitled to It the e
he had not previously taken other premiums.
Now, then, read the list:
FOR 90 SUBSCRIBERS.
We will give the clubmaker his choice OF the
following premiums, each valued at SIS: A
FOiJR Drawer INQUIRER" SEWING
MACHINE, together with all attachments {;
a "HOUSEKEEPER'S" SET OF KNIVES,
FORKS AND SPOONS, made by Rogers
"WALTHAM" WATCH in coin silver, dust
proof case.
FOR 40 and LESS THAN 60
SUBSCRIBERS, we will give the clubmaker
his choice Of the following, each valued at Sl5 j.:
WALTHAM WATCH, In open face silver
case: set Of half dozen ROGERS BROS';
KNIVES and FORKS az P1ECESl Or LOW
ARM SINGER SEWING MACHlNE.
FOR 80 and LESS THAN 40
SUBSCRIBERS, choice Of the following, each each
valued at $40: NEW YORK STANDARD
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-12-17

CHARLES AUTHoRITY.-"I've call
ed you three times, Charlie" said a
mother to her little son, "and I'm very
much annoyed because of your failure
to answer me-"
"Well, mamma" replied Charlie,
who was very fond of reading Bible
stories, "you amt any better than the
Lord, are you?"
"No, of course not" answered the
mother, in surprise. "Why did you
ask that ?"
"Because," replied the little fellow,
"the Lord called Samuel three times,
and he didn't get mad about it,
Chicago News.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-12-17

your neighbor! Could he catch you
business since 1890, and I have associated
myself with some Of the best companies
in the world, each of whom are financial
giants, and are absolutely responsible for
their individual policies, and all together
their aggregate assets amount to some
thing over $41,OOO,OOO.OO!
I write fire insurance for reliable and
trustworthy property owners, ONLY IN
RELIABLE AND TRUSTWORTHY
COMPANIES at the minimum South
Eastern Tariff Association rate, and you
may rest assured that any business en-
trusted to me will receive my best atten-
tion and highest appreciation, and it is
under these conditions that my business
is growing. L. GEO. GRIST, Agent,
Yorkville, S. e.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-12-17

HE SPOKE Too SooN.--The young
man had asked her the momentous
question.
And she had softly whispered Eyes. "
Then she asked: "Henry did
you--"
"No, darling, he interrupted" with
a beaming smile. "Never."
She drew herself away.
81 was not going to ask you if you
ever cared for anybody else," she
said. II was about to ask you if you
fell in love with me for myself alone. "
After half an hours hard work he
succeeded in placating her.-Chicago
Tribune.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-12-17
Anmnralls department.

SOME FUNNY ADs.-Somebody has
been collecting queer advertisements
from the papers; here are few speci-
mems:
"Annual sale now on. Don't go
elsewhere to be cheated-come in
here"
ga lady wants to sell her piano, as
she is going abroad in strong iron
Frame"
"For sale-A pianoforte, the prop
erty of musician with carved legs"
"Wanted-A room by two gentle
men about 80 feet long and 20 feet
broad"
"Lost-A collie dog by man on
Saturday evening answering to Jim
with brass collar around his neck
and muzzle."
"Wanted-By respectable girl, her
passage to New York willing to take
care of children and good sailor"
"Mr. Brown, furrier, begs to an
nounce that he will make up gowns,
capes, etc., for ladies out of their own
SKINS"
Bulldog for sale; will eat any
thing; very fond of children"
"Wanted-An organist and boy to
blow the same"
"Wanted-A boy to be partly out
side and partly behind the counter"
"Wanted-For the summer, a cot
tage for small family with good
drainage"
"Lost-Near Highgate archway, an
umbrella belonging to a gentleman
with bent rib and bone handle"
"Widow in comfortable circumstan-
ces wishes to marry two sons"
ITO be disposed of, a mail phaton,
the property of gentleman with a
movable headpiece as good us new."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-12-17

He WAS Doing IT.-A gentleman
going into his stable one day found his
little son astride of one of the horses,
with slate and pencil in his hand.
"Why, Harry" he exclaimed, "what
are you doing
"Writing a composition" was the
reply.
"Well, why don't you write it in the
library? ?" asked the father.
Because" answered the little fel-
low, "the teacher told me to write a
composition on a horse" - Chicago
News.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-12-17

country's rights. How proud to their
hearts the recollection that they have
not lived and fought in vain"
Before receiving this valuable
pamphlet from Mr.. Meares was ignor-
ant of its existence, and presume but
very few copies can now be found.
We cannot help but wish that there
were more men in South Carolina like
DR.. Bratton, who would get up such
celebrations as the interesting one held
in 1889. MCDONALD FURMAN.
Ramsey, Privateer Township, De-
cember 9, 1898.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-12-17
.-oToGRAPH~
IS AN ART

A ND it takes an artist to be photo
n grapher. One who is not an artist
doesn't stand much of chance OF max
ing a success at photography. | have
given years of study to this especial line
and I can say with pride that my work
will compare favorab ly with that OF any
photographer in this section.
The best and most perfect photographs
are the results Of experience and not ex-
periments. I do all of my developing,
retouching and finishing. thereby obtain
ing the best possible results.
As Far AS Prices
Are concerned, you need not worry your
self along that score. I know that my
prices are reasonable and you will agree
with me when tell you what they are.
am also prepared to develop and print
pictures taken with pocket cameras. II
you have a Kodak or Vive or any other
camera, and for any reason you can't de-
velop and print your pictures. bring them
to ME at my gallery on West Liberty
street. >. II. SCdohb.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-12-17
SUPERIORITY RECOGNIZED.

w around the island of Cuba-by
land and sea, and everybody was on the
oui vive for the latest and most authen..
tic news, number Of intelligent and
experienced daily newspaper readers,
took occasion to say to us that, "the fresh
est, most comprehensive and Ineligible
reports of those stirring events were to be
found in The ENQUIRER" Such was
not only the case then, but is fact now.
THE ENQUIRER prints all the news in
which its readers are interested without
regard to expense-it costs money TO get
newsstand serves it twice-a-week. Sub
scribe and keep informed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-12-17

For THE PLEASURE OF OTHERS
1t is the desire and effort to contribute
to the happiness Of others that makes
Christmas the most delightful of all
our holidays. Children, at first, per-
haps, think most of the gifts that they
may receive, but every wise parent
teaches the child to be giver as well
as a receiver, and to find the deeper
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-12-17
Ladies'
Home Journal

will fill the requirements. 1t is the BEST
Magazine of its class that money and
brains can produce. Each issue OF The
Ladies' Home Journal is work OF art.
Only the best writer's are employed. The
Journal contains serial and short stories,
personal sketches of distinguish people,
household hints and editorials. Mr.. f..
w. Box is the editor of The Ladies
Home Journal and stands high in his
profession. The subscription price is only
one dollar. Subscriptions begin with any
number desired. Any Magazine you
may wish can he obtained through me al
publishers price.
OLIVER f. GRIST, NEwsDEALER.
Lock Box No. EIGHT, Yorkville, s. Z.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-12-17

Trains will stop on signal at Oakhrrst,
Elgin, Caskey's, Springfield, Roddoy'ss,
Leslie's, Old Point. Newport, Kings
Creek, Mill Wood, Union Mills, Golden
Valley and Vein Mountain.
A. TRIP,
Supt. N. G. Division.
l.. A. EN- MERSON,
Traffic Manager.
JOSEPH H. SANDS,
General Manager.
w. S. JONES,
General superintendent
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-12-17

PUNISHMENT Captain Sergeant,
note down Private Dobbs three days
on bread and water for slovenly turn
ing out on parade.
Sergeant-Beg pardon, captain, that
won't make the slightest difference to
him. He's a vegetarian.
Captain-What! Then put him for
three days on meat and soup.-London
Judy.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-12-17

MARRIED BY WHoLESALE.-On the
day that Alexander the Great was
married no fewer than 20,2O2 persons
in one ceremony were made husbands
and wives. This monster wedding &C.
Cured upon the conquest, by Alexan-
der the Great, of Persia, which was
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-12-17

Hd 'I suffered nearly all night from
insomnia" said the drummer.
"I'll bet you S2," roared the country
landlord, "that they amt one of 'em in
nv house. Indianapolis Journal.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-12-17
As Far AS Prices


THIS is the time of the year to make
i. selections for next years literature,
and if you wish to subscribe for the pest
magazine for ladies that is published in
any climate or any zone, The
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-12-17

Trains Nos. and 10 are first class, and
run daily except Sunday. Trains Nos.
60 and 81 carry passengers and also run
daily except Sunday. There is good con-
nection at Chester with the G.. c. N.
and the G.. c. & A., also L & c, K. r.: at
colnton with C. c.; and at Hickory and
Newton with W. n. G.
G. F. HARPER, G. P. A., Lenoir. N. c
J. NJ. MOORE, 6. F. A., Lenoir. n. c.
E. F. REID, Auditor, Lenoir, N. C..
L. T. NICHOLS, Supt., Chester, s. G.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-12-17

TRUNKS.-For real nice line OF
Trunks, at a low price, 60 to the Every
thing Store" w. B. MOORE q CO.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-12-17
DWELLING HOUSE FOR RENT.

THE "Happertield Home place." to-
i gether with all necessary outbuild-
ings, good garden spot and cow lot, on
South Congress street, in Yorkyille, 5.
c., is for rent. Possession given January
lst. For further particulars see
II. BAXTER McCLA1N.
December 3 8 u
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-29

been spending a portion of his time.
Yesterday Mr.. Coffin and Mr.. Nelson
Shaw, night watohman at the car stables,
attended the fair at Fryeburg, returning
early last evening.
The foot ball game which was to have
been played last SaturdayEafternoon be-
tween the Westbrook and Gorham high
school elevens, but which Twas postponed
on account of rain, will be played on
Saturday of this week.
The street commissioners men are at
work macadamizing I the: lower end of
Saco street, where it adjoins Main street.
Before Judge Tolman Tuesday evening
Alfred Matthews, a.young lad, appeared
on charge of stealing cucumbers from
a garden which the boy claimed belonged
to his father. The boy was sentenced to
the Reform school. but as he cried pite
ously and asked to be let of the judge
consented to release him on promise. of
good behavior. In releasing him, the
judge issued mittimus and the first
time that the boy breaks his promise the
Reform school sentence will be carried
into effect.
The 19-year-old son of Mr.. Thomas
Lorenson. residing on the Windham road.
died at late hour yesterday afternoon
after an illness of about week with
typhoid fever.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-29
BROKE ON THIRTEENTH.
Boston Gould Make 1t Only Twelve
Straight Victories.

Boston, September 2a.-TheIOhampions
tried hard to make it 10 straight victories
by winning from Brooklyn today, but
the visitors were too much for them. Mil
Ter started to pitch for Brooklyn and
Willis for Boston, but both were replaced
in the fourth inning, the former by Dunn
and the latter by Nichols. The home
team had plenty Of chances to win, but
the hits did not come in the right time.
Attendance 1000. Score:
B Boston, O. 0 i o.
Hits, Brooklyn, II; Boston, 8. Errors,
Brooklyn.1; Boston, /. batteries, Dunn,
Miller and Ryan; Nichols, Willis, Bergen
and Bransfeld.
New York, September 2S.-The Giants
had the game we'll in hand up to the
fifth, when the Phiilies began to score on
good hitting and poor fielding. They
had scored two runs in the ninth when
the game was called on account Of dark
ness. Score:
Philadelphia. 8 0 90 ! l s-s
New York, 0 20 0 0 OF
Hits, Philadelphia, 10; New York, 10.
Errors, Philadelphia, !; New YORK, 8.
Batteries, Piatt and Mcfarland; Gettig
and Warner.
St. Louis, September as.-Cleveland de-
feated Cincinnati here today. Powell
pitched splendidly while Breitenstein
had one bad inning. Attendance 5000.
Score:
Cleveland, o 0 o o 0 x-4
Cincinnati, 0 0 0 0 } 0 OIL
Hits, Cleveland, s; Cincinnati, 4. Err
rors, Cleveland, Q; Cincinnati, 8. Bat
teries, Powell and Criger; Breitenstein
and Wood.
Louisville, September es.-The Colonies
played gilt-edged ball today and the Or
phans narrowly escaped shut out. At
tendance 5000. Score:
Louisville, 01O o 5 o 0 o x-e
Chicago, 0 0 90 0 0 OIL
Hits, Louisville, IS; Chicago, 8. Errors,
Louisville, D; Chioago,1. Batteries, Gun.
ningham and kittridge; Griffith and
Donahue.
NATIONAL FAGIJE STANDING.