Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-01-01

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turned out to be the wrong man.
Price of Cotton.
There has been but little, if any, cotton
selling on the Yorkville market during
the past few days. New York is growing
slightly stronger; but local prices are
still about the same-5t for good mid
ding.
Tax Collections.
The office of the tax collector has been
crowded for the past week, and up 81 the
time THE ENQUIRER went to press,
Treasurer Neely and two assistants were
as busy as bees taking off receipts. 1t
will be several days yet before anything
like satisfactory statement Of results can
be made.
Masonic Installation.
Philanthropic Lodge No. 80, A. F. NJ,
installed the following officers on De-
cember 27: w. NJ. Propst, w. NJ; P. T.
McNeel, S. W.; J. T. Thomasson, J. w.
w. D. Glenn, treasurer; w. T. Barron,
secretary; T. B. McClain, S. D.; H. c.
Strauss, J. D.; ]. Ed Jefferys and j. B.
Allison, stewards; A. Cody, Tiler.
Everybody Has Heard of It.
Mr.. II. B. McClain's farm-"Spring-
dell'-on the outskirts of Yorkville, is
becoming quite famous. The reporter
came down to Yorkville on All D. r. & c.
passenger train few days ago. The
coach was crowded, and as the train near
ed Yorkville, somebody asked about Mr..
McClain's farm. Almost everybody in
the train wanted to see.
The Holidays.
The Christmas holidays in Yorkville,
though generally enjoyed, were unusually
quiet. Trade in the stores WAS good for
several days previous and up to late
hour Saturday night. Santa Claus did
thriving business, and all indications
were in the direction Of much happiness
to the young folks. Most of the stores
in Yorkville were closed on Christmas
day; and since Christmas there has been
very little business activity.
Shot In the Shoulder.
About the only blood that was shed
around Yorkville during the Christmas
holidays, was the result of a drunken
row between Babe Buchanan and Adam
Mckinney, both colored. Mckinney
fired at Buchanan twice with revolver,
and one bullet took effect in the latter's
right shoulder, producing tritling
wound. Mckinney was placed under
arrest and fined SIS.
Conservatory Specimens.
NJ ofV
thanks of The ENQUIRER for some fine
oranges raised by her in her conservatory.
Some are of the Exquisite" variety, and
others of the still more rare and delight
full kid Glove" The oranges are Of
average size and splendid flavor, and
show most Interestingly what, by means
Of intelligent care and attention, can be
accomplished in this climate with semi
tropical fruits.
Almost Hundred.
Mrs. Erixena Burns, widow of the late
Jedediah Burns, died at the home of her
son, Mr.. w. A. Burns, near Beersheba,
on December 2l, aged 81 years and IA
days. Mrs. Burns was native OF York
county and spent her life in the same
neighborhood in which she died. She
was the oldest member of Beersheba
church, and for many years was leading
spirit in that estimabe congregation. Fer
remains were inferred in Beersheba ceme-
terry, alongside Of those of her husband
and immediate ancestors on both sides
of her house.
Delightful Social Affair.
The social event of all Western York,
during the holidays, was pound party
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. J. Ed
Leech, near Hickory Grove, on the night
of December 27. The conditions OF a
party of this kind are that the guests each
bring something good to eat. The atten-
dance included people from all the sur-
rounding country for as far as 20 miles,
and the number is variously estimated at
from $50 to 200. There was splendid
supper which was, of course, greatly
helped out by Mrs. Leech, and everybody
present enioyed the occasion thoroughly.
Still In Harness.
An interesting article in the Spartan
burg Herald calls attention to the alleged
fact that, as a rule, BARRIERS retire from
business at about 40 years. The reasons
assigned are that on account of the exact
ing nature of the business and the fact
that most BARRIERS use too much alcoholic
liquor, the nerves give way at an early
age. While the writer talks as though he
were thoroughly familiar with his sub
iect, there is a notable exception to the
general rule in Yorkville. Reference is
had to Tom Ballard, the well-known vet
eran who is nearly 70 years of age. Five
or six years ago only, he could still hold
his own with any barber in this part OF
the state, and although now not able to
do the work that he once could, still has
number of customers who will not allow
anyone else to touch them.
Ardrey- Harris.
Pineville correspondence of the Char
lotte Observer, December 20: This after
noon Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Harris well
coined to their home at "Oaklawn,"
throng of guests to witness the marriage
of their youngest daughter, Lois, to DIR.
Lucius l.. Ardrey. At the hour Of 4, to
the strain of Lohengrin, played by Mrs.
r. A. Harris, of Norfolk, Va, the bride
and groom came into the parlor, artistic
in its graceful decorations, where the
VOWS were heard by Rev. c. E. McDon-
aid, of Winnsboro, S. c., after which a
blessing was invoked by Rev. G. w. Nc
Crackin. The bride never looked more
stylish than on this occasion, when she
wore stylish going-away gown of brown
cloth, and carried her bouquet of BRIDES
roses. After lunch was served, DR.. and
Mrs, Ardrey left for their home at Bur-
gaw, n. G.
Death of Rev. W. Il. Allison.
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