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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-05-20
CLOSE OF THE GRADED SCHOOL.

Quite large number of Yorkville
people, patrons of the graded school
and others, went out to the courthouse
last Thursday night to be present at
the closing exercises of the graded
school.
Under the programme, as originally
arranged, there was to have been de-
clamations and other exercises by
members of the ninth grade; but this
was changed afterward and the pro-
gramme made shorter.
The exercises were opened with
prayer by Rev. A. N. Brunson, after
which the audience was treated to a
piano duet by Misses Mary Schorb and
Lille Parish.
Superintendent Dendy next intro
duced President Hartzog, of Clemson
college, who delivered an address on
the subject of "The Present Opportu-
nifty of Young Men and Women in the
South" In matter and delivery the
address was an exceptionally fine one,
and it proved unusually entertaining
and instructive. President Hartzog
described social and economic condi-
tions as they existed in anti-bellum
times, pictured clearly the radical
changes that were brought about as
the result of the war, and argued that
under present conditions South Caro-
lima affords wider and more inviting
field for true merit than does any 9TH
er state in the Union.
At the close of President Hartzog's
address, and after a piano solo by Miss
Mamie Meacham, w. w. Lewis, Esq,
chairman of the board of trustees of
the graded school, with few appro.
pirate remarks, delivered certificates
of graduation to the following STU
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-05-20

dents: Misses Alma Walker, Ethel
Latimer, and T. J. Ashe, ]. R. Ashe,
Jr., Tcbarner DeGraffenried and Bar.
ron Kennedy.
The exercises were closed with a
benediction pronounced by Rev. W. G.
Neville.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-05-20
OUT AT HICKORY GROVE.

A representative of THE ENQUIRER
accepted an invitation from Superin-
tendent of Education Carroll, last
Wednesday, to make trip through
the country to Hickory Grove. The
BUSINESS of Mr.. Carroll was to lay off
a special school district, and the object
of the representative of THE ENoUIR-
Err was to see what he could see.
The road from Yorkville to Hickory
Grove is notoriously the toughest in
the county. 1t was worked by the
chaingang out as far as the four mile
post some years ago, and from all ap-
pearances but little has been done to
it since. 1t is hard and dry at this
season of the year, however, and can
be travelled with comparative comfort.
The principal objection to it is its up
hill and downhill tendencies.
Much work has been done by the
farmers along the road since the be-
ginning of this very backward season.
Almost every field that is to be cult
waited this year has been planted in
either corn or cotton, and for the most
part show up good stands. Some few
fields, six or seven miles out, do not
look especially promising. Cotton has
come up little in spots; but rains or
rakes will be required to insure good
stands. Wheat and oats look fairly
we'll but nothing extra.
There has been considerable i'm
provement out at Hickory Grove with
in the last year or more, and improve
ments are still going on. Among other
things, several handsome new resi-
dences have been completed or are
now in process of completion. But
the most noticeable improvement is
the erection of handsome block of
store buildings. The block is just
now being completed. The block con.
sists of four storerooms-all under the
same roof-and each 26 by 100 feet.
1t is two stories high and some of the
divisions are provided with cellars.
The first division belongs to Messrs.
Whisonant & Castles, the second to
Mr.. J. B. Martin, the third to Mr.. W.
J. Moorhead, and the fourth to Mr.. w.
S. Wilkerson. Messrs. Whisonant q
Castles were just moving in on We'd
nesday; but none of the other rooms
are nearly enough completed for occu-
patton. The structure adds WONDER
fully to the general appearance of the
little village, and also settles for Hick-
ory Grove the questions Of permanency
and progress.
Superintendent Carrol's business
was attended to in pretty short order.
Most of the preliminaries had already
been arranged. A number of Hickory
Grove people are desirous of still bet
ter school facilities than they have yet
had. They have all along believed in
schools, and they have been willing to
20 down into their pockets and pay
for them literally. Now they want
special levy of 2 or 3 mills for school
purposes. The petition required by
law was gotten up on Wednesday, and
a notice was posted calling public
meeting to be held on May 81. This
will, in all probability, be followed by
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-05-20
The alnrkrille enquirer.
YORKVILLE, s. c.:
SATURDAY, MAY 20, 1899.

BY the way, that $4,000 is no item.
who would risk that much
in the scheme, would just as readily
risk $25,0OO. Of course, however, it
is human nature to want to buy things
as cheaply as possible.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-05-20


At meeting of bondholders and
stockholders held at Hickory, N. c.,
in January, 1897, the reorganization of
the Chester and Lenoir was completed
under the name of Carolina and North
Western, with an arrangement where
bv new securities were to be issued as
follows: Bonds to the amount OF
$3.50, 900 and stock to the amount of
s35O,OOO, in shares of the par value OF
$50 each. The understanding was
that each bondholder was to get one
share of the new stock for each 500
worth ofbonds held and each stockhold-
er was to get new stock share for share
for his old stock. This arrangement
left a surplus of 500 shares, which sur
plus, it is understood, is to be divided
among the stockholders in 1901. In
the meantime the stockholders have
not the actual stock ; but certificates
representing that they are entitled to
the same. The proxies for these GER
tifcates are now held and voted by
trustees, who will continue to hold and
vote them until July, 1901, when the
stock holders will be entitled to full
possession.
OF the original bondholders, only
the holders of S265,OO0. worth came
into the reorganization. The SS7 900
bonds held by the Southern railway
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-27
VIII Close Business Houses.

Ardmore, Ind. Ter. July 81,
1S99.-We the undersigned mer-
chants, of Ardmore agree to close
our places of business on Friday,
July %, 1899, at II O'Clock, noon
and open again at o'clock, p. m.
OF same day if we think it neces-
sary. This is done in order to
give our employees an opportunity
to attend the celebration of the
Ardmore anniversary, of that date.
We each of US reserve the right
to keep our places of business open
Thursday night and Friday 9th
and 26th instead of closing at the
regular closing hour, viz. I o clock.
w. o. DuSton, Madden, Sykes &
Co., The Fair Cooperative Co.
Sig Simon & Bro. r. w. Randol,
j. w. Banks, Wall & Lynn, ]. E.
Hamilton & Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-27
Pay Your Tax.

City Assessor and Collector Rob-
erts gives notice that many occupa-
tion and dog tax licenses expire on
August l. 1t will be necessary
that renewal of these licenses be
had at once. All parties interested
will call at his Office for renewal.
Failing to do so will incur penalty.
Office hours, s to IL a. M, and /
to 6 p. m. 26-5t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-27
The Days Program.

The following program has been
arranged for Anniversary day, by
the committee in charge and will
be adhered to as closely as possible
throughout the day.
THE PARADE.
Parade will form at O'Clock in
the morning at the engine house
on South Springer street under
the direction of 7. Y. Morgan
Marshal of the day and move west
on Ledbetter street to Hardy street,
thence north to Main street
thence east on Main street to Car
ter avenue-thence to the picnic
grounds.
At the park the following pro-
gram will be rendered.
10 a. m.-Bicycle races.
II a. m.-Speaking.
At noon-Dinner.
1:45 p. ma 100 yard dash by
entire fire company.
, p. m.-Horse races.
$3.50 p. m.-Ball game, Ard
more vs.. Wvnnewood.
4:30 p. m.-Tub race.
) p. m.-Wheelbarrow IN. race.
$50 p. m.-Fire work display.
There will be trap shooting Give
birds and clay pigeons) during the
entire day.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-27
The Wilmington Expansion.

The third story of the south wing
of the Wilmington hotel is now
receiving the finishing touches of
the workmen. The walls are being
plastered and Contractor John
White has force of men separat-
ing the big floor space into rooms.
There will be a wide hall and two
tiers of rooms. When these rooms
are finished there will be 20 fur
nished rooms in the Wilmington.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-27
A Remarkable Coincidence.

One of the most remarkable in
stances in history is the comparison
of the criminal statistics of the
central district, which is published
in the McAlester Capital, to that
of the southern district published
in the ARDMOREITE several days
previous. The number of cases
pending, convictions, acquittals.
dismissals, deaths. number sent to
the pen, terms Of sentence. etc. +,
being exactly the same. How
about this, anyway, Brother Jobe?
Are you sure you're right7
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-27

AS an example of whether or not
this is a fruit growing country the
ARDMoREITE was today shown two
peaches, grown in the orchard of
Mrs. Ed. Noble, in this city.
which were larger and nicer than
any we have heretofore seen. The
peaches are of the Chinese Cling
variety and measured 10t inches
each in circumference.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-27
A Pleasing SociabIe.

The lawn party given last even
ing at the residence OF Mrs. T. Y.
Morgan for the benefit of the ladies
aid society of the Presbyterian
church was a delightful occasion.
The grounds were nicely illuminat-
ed and cozy seats and tables pre-
pared for the guests. Cake and
cream were served and altogether q
pleasant evening was spent. A
neat little sum was realized and
appreciated.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-27
To Woodmen.

Rev. J. S. Weaver will preach a
sermon on Woodcraft for the bene-
fit of the members of Ardmore
Camp, Woodmen of the World, on
next Sunday the 30th inst. All
Woodmen are requested 10 meet in
their hall ct 10 a. M, on that
day and march in procession to the
church. By order of the commit
tee. E. B. LUKE.
S. S. COLE.
SUMMERS HARDY.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-27
Waterworks Assured.

There are now in our city some
cool headed, practical business
men who are quietly working to
get a system of waterworks for
Ardmore. Some companies are
interested and are making bids.
The promoters have sent a num-
Der of questions to the mayors of
different towns in Texas to ascer-
tain their views concerning the
best system. The source of the
water supply for Ardmore is now
the puzzling question. Texas
towns are discarding the plan of
digging for artesian water and are
depending more upon reservoirs
where the water is taken from a
clean and bountiful source.
The cheapest and most feasible
plan for Ardmore will be artesian
water if they can have wells dug
by parties guaranteeing supply of
artesian water. These will be sunk
in the city and will do away with
the expense of big lead pipes that
are so expensive. The second
plan for securing water leads us to
the building of a reservoir some
distance from the city where the
water can be taken from Caddo or
some ether stream. Be everything
as 1t may, the right men are at the
head of the move, and Ardmore is
assured of a system of waterworks.
Best place in Ardmore to buy
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-27
Good Bows But Gone Wrong.

Virgel Wymeberger and Henry
Nealy of the Chagris community,
were before Judge Bradford today
charged with grand larceny. The
young men are charged with steal
ing some saddles, pistols, etc.
Their aunt, at whose house the
goods were left, sent word to the
parties losing them, that she had
the goods and told who left them
with her. The defendants are held
for further investigation.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-27

Merit always wins. The firm
who realized this years ago and
have always kept the very best
goods and sold them at a small
profit, have built up an immense
trade. To Bivens & Williams this
honor belongs, since February
10 they have sold three cars of
buggies and carriages, a record
never reached before by any buggy
house in this country. They have
buggies from $35 up and full line
of farmers hacks and carriages.
2d&wtf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-27

A lawn party will be given at
the residence of Mrs. T. Y. Nor
gan on Wednesday evening for
the benefit of the Ladies Aid So
ciety of the Presbyterian church.
Refreshments will be served and a
pleasant evening assured.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-27
nOrtuarX Notes.

w. J. Lebo, who has been in i'll
health for the past year and who
has been critically i'll for some time.
died at the home of his n-law
B. c. Forbes, this afternoon at l
O'Clock. Deceased leaves wife and
four children, the youngest being
six years old. No arrangements
have yet been made for the burial.
Minnie d, aged IS months, the
little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
E. McClatchey died this afternoon
at > o clock at Overlook. The
child was sick here near the Dunlap
college, for period Of 90 days, and
acting upon the advice of physi-
clans the parents took the little
sufferer two weeks ago to Over
brook. Cholera infantum was the
cause of death. Interment will be
had here tomorrow in South GEM
etery.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-27

A beautiful birds eye view of
the city is secured from the top of
the new elevator. A photograph
of same will appear in the Good
Times" edition.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-27
Notice to Transfer Men.

The park on picnic day will be
in the hands of the fire boys and a
fee of So will be charged on all
vehicles carrying passengers, which
enter the enclosure. By order of
the committee.
26-2t DAVE BEST, Chm'n.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-27

Just received, a fine line of
trunks, valises, etc, at w. O.
Duston's. 23tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-27
Must Hang Tomorrow.

Governor Sayers of Texas de-
clines interfere in the death
sentence of James Darlington, who
is sentenced to hang in Fort Worth
tomorrow (Friday). On receiving
the news the condemned man said:
Well, that's bad" He then ask
ed for some cigars and remarked
that he did not feel like talking.
j. R. Weeks, Ash Douglas, Bob
Nichols and Earl Castlebery have
from Lebanon where they
have been engaged in painting the
home and dormitory.
This is the biggest job of painting
that has ever been let in the
Chickasaw nation. The boys will
take in the picnic tomorrow and
retnrn Monday to complete the
work.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-27

The best transfer line in the In
dian Territory is between Davis
and Sulphur Springs. Meets all
trains day and night. Your bag
gage can also be transferred.
May31tf T. B. CATHEY.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-27
Ardmore has a greater supply O

Ardmore has a greater supply of
meat this year than at any prev
ious anniversary. With plenty of
meat and bread and pure cold
water that sparkles like the morn
ing dew no person will leave here
hungry tomorrow.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-27

See our display of 'Pyser" col
lars. Equal to any % cent collar
in style and quality. We sell them
at Duston's, two for % cents. The
Big Cash Store. 23tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-27
He Still Lives.

In a 40-acre field of watermelons
near Ponca City, O. T., a rabbit
was caught between two growing
melons and squeezed to death.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-27

The Royal Worcester line of cor
sets has been added to our already
fine stock of corsets, the Dowager.
They are now on sale. Every one
guaranteed at W. O. Duston's. 90
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-27

7. Y. Morgan has been chosen
marshal of the day at Ardmore's
anniversary tomorrow. T. Y. will
look handsome wearing the shoul-
der straps and riding fine horse.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-27

In reply to a notice in the ARD
MORElTE, G. w. Ussery, will put
up hitching posts in all parts of
the towns at % cents each. Noti-
fy him through the postoffice. 24tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-27

The photographs of some of the
fine residences In Ardmore would
set off the Good Times" edition
immensely. Those of our citizens
who are desirous of having pictures
of their homes appear in this pub
lication should let us know as
quickly as possible.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-27

Don't forget the old stand when
leaving bus call. Stay with the
line that has always stayed with
you. T. B. Cathev. Phone 81.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-27
A Row in Camp.

j. A. Oakes ct al, have fled suit
in the United States clerks office
here against w. II. Harper ct al.
All the parties are of Thackerville
and the plaintiffs are making an
effort to dissolve the incorporation
of the town, which was granted by
Judge Townsend on the 3rd day of
July. They allege that there are
only 40 bona fide citizens of the
town and that a part of the list of
200 produced in court to secure in
corporation was made up of campers
and other transient people.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-27
For Rent.

Three furnished rooms pleasant
ly located. Apply Mrs. John l..
Gait, Carter Avenue. 9-tf
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At q Bargain.

Two second hand, double seated
carriages for sale at big bargain.
26tf BURCH & VERNON.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-27

See Brady Bros. while in the
city for the picnic. 27-3t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-27

Nice line of latest new ties just
received at w. O. Duston's.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-27

WANTED-Live agents to sell
fruit trees. Apply at Indianola
nursery. one block south of oil
mill. Ardmore, |. 7. 27-3t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-27

Seed rye for sale at Kendall &
Co.'s 2l-6t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-27
wIlLIAMs & WILLIAMS.

" ILLiANS q " ILIIAMs.
Staple and Fancy Grocers.
DALLAS. TEX, July l3. 1898.
GENTLEMEN We have been carrying kItch-
Queen about two years and we take pleas
ure in saying that our sales on il have continu-
ousiy Increased until selling more of
il than we are of all the other high grade pow
ders com bined. 1t is neat. handsome package,
sells readily and gives uniform satisfaction TO our
customers Respectfully yours,
WILLIAMS & WILLIAMS
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-27

Seed rye for sale at Kendall &
Co.'S 21-6t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-27
A Dainty Breakfast

does much toward making the day
a pleasant one. Delicious fruits,
palatable breakfast foods and fine
coffee you can always procure of
US, and can be sure our goods are
just what we represent them. Our
stock of fancy and staple groceries
is second to none.
M. 7, FELKER.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-27

The work of taking photographs
for the Good Times edition will
begin in the morning.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-27
SOLD BY

J. G. Davenport, Brady Bros.
M. 7. Felker,z Brown & Kendall,
W. A. Gillian, Wolverton Gro Co
j. n. Morgan, j. E. G. Albright,
A. A. Bailey, w. q. Davis.
Price & Price, j. s. McCharen,
A. E. Tebo, Walker & Henry,
j. B. Mansfield.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-27

If YOU have friend visiting you,
tell it to phone 5, that's the ARD
MOREITE
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-27

WANTED AT ONCE - 500 live
pigeons, good flyers, will pay ST.. 90
per dozen. Deliver to Ed Allen,
Broadway Carriage shop. %. 3t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-27

Best groceries and closest prices
at Brady Bros. 27-3t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-27

The man who borrowed my plow
pleas bring it home and pay for
this ad. j. r. PENNINGTON.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-27

MOREITE.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-05-31

For accident and life insurance either
In lodges OF straight life companies see
Joe b. Reed. Also sells -four, rice aud
coffee. n
Mrs. True went to Calvert yesterday
where she will join Mr. and Mrs.
Charles MeLendon on an overland trip
10 Lampasas.
Misses Ruth, Florence and lizrie
Cayitt, who have been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Armstrong, left yesterday
to visit in Austin.
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Robinson ar.
rived from Marlin yesterday to attend
the funeral Of Mrs. NJ. A. White at
Wiekson church to-day.
Beall Chatham and Miss Maud Mic.
Morries arrived home yesterday from
Georgetown where they nave been at.
tending the southwestern University.
The Eagle is requested 10 announce
that there will be a meeting Of the
board Of directors Of Allen Academy at
the First National bank Fnday even.
ing a. 5 o'clock.
The announcement was made on
the streets yesterday that the new de-
pot will he open to the public Sunday
morning Ia time for the accumulation
Of the exoufsionists 10 Galveston and
Houston.
County Clerk McMichael reports that
the present year shows considerable
falling OIL in the number Of mortgages
filed Ia comparison with last year. This
indicates improved financial conditions
among the peopis who are gradually
emaneipAting themselves from credit
aud cotton.
A. an evidence Of the importance Of
Bryan ~ a commercial center and the
amount Of huslling done among the
merchants here IL may be mentioned
that one day last week ihirty-siK
dfummers trunks were carried from the
Exchange hotel sample rooms and
shipped north by the noon train.
A. c. L. Hill IL here from Hockey
and still suffering from the severe &C.
cident 10 his left hand mentioned In
the Eagle recently. lie will lose the
ends of three fingers as result OF the
accident. His hand became entangled
in the lines while driving team. the
lines having dropped and caught on a
stump.
The Eagle notes from Washington
correspondence 10 the Galveston News
thai Giles W. Rhodes Of Bryan has
been appointed TO the railway mail
service. The Eagle offers congratula-
tons and desire to observe that Bryan
has turned out several expert route
agents among whom may be mentioned
Jame3 Henry and W. ?. Rhodes.
Pickles and preserves, all kinds. In
bottles, just received at John b. Mikes
These goods are fine. l46tf
wanted-To buy good combination
riding aud driving horse. Apply Il
Dr. II. r. Coulter. 10,
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-05-31
SCHOOL PROMOTIONS.

Following is promotion list Of
the Bryan Graded School handed
out for publication in the local
papers by sup't. Minter. Pupils
whose names are given below have
been promoted from the grade in
which thei names appear to the
next higher grade;