Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-05-11
LOCAL LACONICS.
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LOCAL LACONICS.
Exactly.
Mr.. James +. Glenn informs us that
THE ENQUIRER reached Gibson, n. c.,
with the latest news at the same time
with the daily papers.
Until January 1st, 1899, For S1.26.
THE TwICE-A-WEEK ENQUIRER, filled
with the best and most reliable up-to date
news, will be furnished from the date of
this issue until January lst, 1899, for Sl.26.
Death of An Infant.
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. S. T..
Frew, of Rock Hill-Samuel T. Frew,
Jr.-died on Tuesday morning at o'clock,
after an illness Of several days, aged about
10 months.
Town Meeting.
At a town meeting held in the court
house last Friday night, the following
ticket for municipal officers was nomi-
mated: w. r. Carroll, intendant; g. II.
O'Leary, John NJ. Hope, G. G. Parish
and S. A. McElwee, Wardens.
Health Officer.
Mr. R. E. Montgomery has been ap-
pointed health officer, vice, Mr.. T. w.
Clawson, removed, Mr.. Montgomery is
laying hold of the work with energy and
proposes to enforce the rules and regula-
tions of the board to the letter. He will
have the cooperation Of all right thinking
citizens.
They Know Better.
A silly story was put in circulation on
Monday to the effect that SIMPSONS flag
ship and three other vessels of his fleet
had been captured. 1t was noticeable,
however, that subscribers to THE En-
QUIRER, as rule, paid no attention to
the story. They know that if there is any
foundation for news of such Importance,
the facts will be builetined at once.
Has Call to Pennsylvania.
Charlotte Observer, Saturday: Mr.. Nc
Elwee Ross, a member Of the A. Il. p.
church Of Charlotte, graduates this month
from the United Presbyterian Theological
seminary, of Allegheny, Pa. 1t will be
qualification to his many friends to
know that he has been called to desira-
BILE and growing congregation in the city
of Oxford, Pa. Mr.. Ross expects to pay
his Charlotte friends visit before enter
ing upon his pastorate.
Preparing For the Races.
The Wheelmen's association has secur-
ed reduced rates on the railroads for the
occasion of the bicycle races in Yorkville
on May II. On the o. R. & G. road it
will be one fare for the round trip, and on
the Carolina and North Western it will
be so cents for the round trip from all
stations from Hickory south. The Bethel
band will furnish music. Messrs. Z. +.
Poag, of Rock Hill; Frost Terrence, of
Gastonia, and NJ. l.. Smith, of Clover,
will act as judges. A. M. Aiken, OF
Chester; DR.. w. b. DuPre, of Gaffney,
and Charles Dilling, of Kings Mountain,
will serve as timekeepers. So far there
have been about dozen entries Of the
lists.
Colonel Coward's Thanks.
Colonel Coward has written warm
letter to THE ENQUIRER in which he
requests that his sincere thanks be ten
dered to Judge Witherspoon and his
numerous friends here for what he is
pleased to call the "high compliment"
they have paid him. He says he appre-
ciates the action Of his friends along with
the testimonials Of Lee and Longstreet;
but assures us that he is not "vain'
enough to think that the papers in the
case will get beyond comfortable pig
con hole in the presidents desk. AS a
matter of fact Colonel Coward has never
thought of commission but is evident
ly very much impressed with the kind
wishes of his York county friends.
We Gave the News.
THE ENQUIRER had the pleasure last
Saturday of giving not only the people of
York Vile but of a large portion of York
county, the first information of official
news from Commodore Dewey. Thomas
NJ. Brumby, Dewey's flag lieutenant ar
rived at Hong Kong, China, from Manila
last Saturday morning; and at 1880 p. M,
the same day, synopsis Of his story was
on THE ENQUIRER's bulletin board. AS
soon as possible thereafter, the news was
telephoned from this place to all points
that could be conveniently reached. A
more complete story, taken from the dis
patches, published in the daily papers of
Monday morning, will be found else
where in this issue.
Sunday Morning Fire.
Fire broke out in the roof of the resi-
dence of Mr.. w. J. Waters, last Sunday
morning at about o'clock. The fire
alarm was sounded within minute after
the flames were discovered, and within
three minutes thereafter the entire fire
department was on the spot. The phone
connection with Chief Cartwright and the
waterworks did it's business admirably.
DR.. Cartwright was on hand in short
order, and the big pump was at work
helping out the pressure OH the stand
pipe within about eight minutes. There
was strong wind blowing, and the fire,
which was feeding on old rotten shingles
was stubborn. Under ordinary circum-
stances there would have been a promis-
ing prospect for a sweeping cOntlagration.
But after the tiremen cut a hole through
the roof they had but little difficulty in
drowning the fire in a flood Of water.
The work done was excellent, and only
one accident. John Wheeler, one Of the
colored tiremen stepped into a hole and
wrenchcd his back badly. Damaged
building is owned by Mr.. J. +. Lowry.
The loss is fully covered by insurance.
The loss of Mr.. Waters arises principally
from damage caused to furniture and
household goods by hasty removal. Mr..
Waters and family are now occupying
one of the Herndon cottages OH Cart
wright avenue.
Still In Muddle.
The York county pension matter is still
in serious muddle. AS already stated,