Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-07-12
THE SUMMER SCHOOL.

THE SUMMER SCHOOL.
The York county summer school,
which has been in session in Yorkville
during the past month under the aus
pices of State Superintendent of Edu-
cation McMahan, came to close yes
terday afternoon.
Altogether there were Sc teachers in
more or less regular attendacce, and
most of them did hard, earnest work.
They express themselves as we'll pleas
ed with the intelligent and pains
taking efforts of Principal Hand and
Mr.. McNary, his assistant, and the
general verdict is that the month has
been a very profitable one.
Superintendent of Education McMa-
han came over to Yorkville from Rock
Hill Monday, and remained with the
school during the sessions of the day,
returning to Rock Hill Monday night.
TO County Superintendent Carroll,
and others he expressed himself as
we'll pleased with what had been ac-
complished.
The understanding is that such of
the teachers as have been attending
the school who have certificates to
teach will have the same renewed
without being required to pass new
examination. Those students who
have no certificates, but who desire
them, will be examined by the county
board today on the work they have
been over during the past month, to-
gether with some new questions on
other subjects. AS to how many will
present themselves at this examination
we have no information.
THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
The county board of commissioners
held special meeting in the Office OF
the supervisor yesterday for the pur-
pose of taking testimony with regard
to the necessity of the proposed new
road connecting the Armstrong Ford
and Charlotte roads, and also for the
purpose OF further considering the
question of accepting Mr.. Thos. H.
Whites bid for 500 shares of York
county's stock in the Carolina and
Northwestern railroad.
1t appeared that on account OF The
absence of witnesses, etc., it was i'm
practicable to go into the road opening
question in satisfactory manner and it
was decided to postpone further pro,
ceedings until the next regular meet
ing, unless, in the meantime, it should
he convenient for all parties concerned
to hold another extra session.
The sale of the Carolina and North
Western stock was discussed; but up
to the time THE ENQUIRER went to
press no defiuite action had been TAX
en-. The board appeared to be in
quandary. Not having any informa'
ton as to the fate of the road in case
of sale, and not feeling absolutely
certain as to whether Mr.. Whites deal
would be 60, without the assistance
of York county's stock, it seemed in
clined to run the risk of losing the
Sl,55O offered rather than be the means
of plunging the property into the un-
certain condition that appears to be
ahead of it. Final action depended
upon the answers to certain kilograms
that had been sent during the morning
Commissioner Wilkerson suggested
the advisability OF furnishing the pub
lie with detailed statement of chain
gang expenses. Supervisor Culp said
he was preparing such statement
that was intended to cover years
operation, and so soon as the state
ment is completed, it will be given TO
the public.
The matter of letting out, to the
lowest bidders, contracts to furnish
the monthly supplies for the chaingang
was discussed. The discussion devel-
oped that these supplies are now being
furnished at very low prices; but in
order to get rid of any sign of PARTIAL
ty, the board seemed to be disposed to
open the competition to all the supply
dealers of the county on terms that
would be equitable to all. No definite
action was taken during the morning
but it was understood that something
would probably be done during the
afternoon.
Charged withBurglary.