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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-12
Humorous department.
BOWED TO A DOG.

There is an absent-minded professor
out at the University Of Chicago, says
the Chicago News. He never remem-
lives, and wouldn't recognize his own
wife on the street if he looked right at
her. Needless to say, he is eternally in
hot water. because his acquaintances
Indignantly say he refuses to speak to
them. This worries his wife, who
claims he is a misjudged man, and
whenever she accompanies him out Of
doors she has adopted the trick of jerk
ing his coat whenever an acquaintance
appears. Obedient to the jerk. the pro-
fessor takes off his hat cordially. This
is an established custom, and the alb
sent-minded man is automatically re-
sponsive to the jerk. The other day
there was left a fine lot Of sausage,
which the professor of chemistry had
been sampling for tests. Such an ex-
cellent showing it made that various
family men shared it between them.
The professor Of chemistry jammed his
share in his overcoat pocket and start
ed for dinner at home. AS he went he
read a book. The street was lonely and
he knew he should not bump into any
one. Galloping across the lot came a
lean and hungry tramp dog, warranted
to smell food mile off. The dog sniff
ed the sausage. eyed the absorbed man
and made up his mind to get the meat.
He made grab at the pocket. Never
looking up, the professor gracefully
took off his hat. He read on. The ex-
asperated dog curved, twisted and
made a second frantic tug at the pock-
ct. Once more the man Of learning
raised his hat And still he read. For
a third time the dog jumped, and this
time the jerk was extra strong.
The professor looked up in protest
My dear, my dear!" he said, expostu-
latingly, don't you see have already
taken off my hat twice?"
And then he came out of his trance.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-12

No NEED TO GET UPsET.-They were
tossing about on the wild and restless
ocean in small open boat at least 100
feet from the beach. He was struggling
manfully to battle with the surging
waves and to pull for the shore; she
was sitting in heap in the stern of
the frail barque holding on like grim
death and mentally vowing that she
would never again be tempted by her
lovers daring spirit to venture so far
from land.
IT know we shall go over" she
shrieked. as the boat gave another
lurch. "Oh, George, try and manage
it,"
"I WILL" replied he firmly. IT could
get along splendidly if the waves didn't
make it go all ways at once. Don't be
afraid. Sarah. We are getting nearer,
aren't we?"
"a little. Oh. George, what shall we
do if the boat is lost?"
Don't worry yourself about that,
my dear" said George. soothingly.
You mustn't upset yourself about 9TH
er peoples business. 1t isn't our boat"
And he continued to fight with the
cruel, remorseless waves.-Tid Bits.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-12

A DAIRY HINT.-It is very poor man.
agement to have the cows yielding
milk literally while on pasture, but
when on hay in the winter season to be
mere strippers. Give them warm sta
bles, the right kind of food and water
in abundance, and the income from
them will be greater than in the sum-
mer. Milk them early in the morn
and feed them that the interval may
not be so long as to make them hungry
and restless. All this pays well, in
deed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-12

TO PREVENT CALVES SUCKING.-To
prevent calves and young stock from
sucking the COWS and the COWS from
sucking themselves. procure from your
grocer's or druggists l pound of cay
enne pepper, pour One-half pint DolllnS
water on one tablespoonful and let II
steep IL few minutes. Tie a soft piece
of cloth on the end of a long stick, and
with this swab rub the pepper solution
over the COWS udder. If this is perse-
vered I'm you will have no more trouble.
Mrs. j. Coffee, Farmers Advocate,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-12
Wednesday, December II, 1900.
TAX COLLECTIONs-I9OO.
Office of the County Treasurer Of
York County,


YoRKv1LLE. S. c., September Is, 1900.
TN accordance with law. M. books will
l. be opened on the 18TH DAY OF
October, 1900 for the collection Of the
STATE, COUNTY AND SPECIAL
TAXES, for the fiscal year beginning
January 1st, and ending December 31st.
1900; and will be kept open until the
31st day of December, 1900. will also
receive VOLUNTARY PAYMENTS,
of Communication road taxes for the year
1901.
For the convenience Of taxpayers I
will meet them at the following places
on the days named.
And at Yorkville from Monday, the
3rd day Of December, until Monday,
the 31st day Of December, 1900, after
which day the books will be closed and
the Is per cent. penalty will be attach
ed.
H. A. D. NEELY, County Treasurer.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-12

WHERE SUCCESS L1Es.-Very few peo-
pie are born with extraordinary talent
Successful people generally owe more
to persistent effort than natural ability
1t is better to be born with a Will to
work than to be born with talent. An
earnest purpose is the way to success
in any undertaking. A boy will more
surely make his way in the world II he
has to struggle with difficulties, ana
the sooner he learns that he is not nat
urally endowed with talent, the sooner
he goes to rk.-ChattanOOga News.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-12
NOTICE.

To the absent Defendants, Lee Glenn,
Vito Glenn and Andrew Glenn: Please
take notice that the summons, Of
which the foregoing Is a copy, together
with the complaint in this action, were
filed in the Office Of the Clerk Of the
Court of Common Pleas for York coun-
ty, South Carolina, on the 9Th day Of
November, A. D., 1900.
FINLEY & BRICE,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
Nov. w Dec. IL.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-12

THE SUPERNATURAL. - Nanny"
said Pickaninny Jim, who had MAIN
tanned a long and thoughtful silence,
lis dar any sech fling as cullud folks
h'antS?"
You mean chooses" rejoined Aunt
Maria as she turned from the ironing
board.
"YeS'm."
We'll, sonny, you has hit on sub
jeck dat's been givin' science a heap
o trouble. Maybe dar is cullud folks's
chooses an maybe dar amt. De diff
Guilty of ascertainment lies in de fack
dat if dar was a cullud folkss ghos'
his complexion would be so dahk dat
you couldn't notice i'm" m."-Washington
Star.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-12
THE new PENSION APPLICATION.
The Board Has Tried to Make It as Iron Clad
as Possible.

The pension board, at it's meeting last
Thursday, undertook to adopt rules
and regulations, which 1t hopes will
have the effect of confining the pen
sions to those legitimately entitled to
them. Strange as it may seem, 1t is
the hardest thing in the world to keep
fraud out Of even so small thing as
the state pensions. Although the state
is not able to pay over $40 or SIS a year
to the major class of it's pensioners, yet
there are some who do not hesitate to
commit fraud and deception, and by
taking pensions and thus compelling
others who are entitled to them to take
less than they ought to get. Men have
been found who have been getting pen
sions from the Federal government and
then applying for pensions to the state
for service in the Confederate army.
The following is the form adopted for
the most general class of applicants:
To the County Pension Board: The
undersigned applies for pension un-
der Act of General Assembly, approx
ed 18th day Of February, 1900 l was
member of Company -, regiment
I have reached the age of -
years. My wifes income and mine
from all sources is not in excess of $l5.
7 reside at -,in in -- county, SOutn
Carolina. and have resided there since
IS. l enlisted in Company
regiment -, in is, captain -,
and served until IS. was dlscharg-
ed in (Give reasons for being
discharged, -. l have been on the
pension roll of South Carolina since
is. | am not on the pension roll
or an applicant for pension in any 9TH
er county in South Carolina, or any
other state, nor am ] on the. pension
roll nor an applicant for pension from
the United States government.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this - day of -- ,l9OO.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-12
BUFFALO PITTS HARROWS.

We are agents for the Buffalo Pitts
Disc Harrows, and also for the Clark
Cutaway. We have them in stock and
we also have a Torrent Cutaway and
Evans Steel Frame Lever Harrows.
Get in the swim. Buy up-to-date i'm
plements and get up-to-date results.
YORK IMPLEMENT co.
By l.. r. Williams, Manager.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-12
j. J. KELLER & CO.,
Contractors and Manufacturers Of
Building Material.

WE furnish estimates on any and
w all kinds of work in WOOD,
IRON, BRICK OR STONE, within 25
miles Of Yorkville. We do what we say
according to specifications and within
the time specified.
We keep on hand a big supply Of
Dressed and Undressed Lumber. Also
Nails. Builders Hardware, Lime, etc.,
and manufacture to order scroll work,
Balusters, Stairs. Columns, etc. Both
large and small orders filed promptly
at prices that are right.
We furnish plans Of buildings and in
formation of value to builders.
J. ]. KELLER & co.
Yorkville, 8. c.
Sept. 19 W 1y
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-12
an The other day a Londoner said to a

Ar The other day Londoner said to a
countryman:
It'll bet you anything you like you
cannot spell three simple words that I
shall give you within 40 seconds"
I'll take that on. Now. then, what
are they?" said the countryman.
"Well, here goes" said the London
er, as he pulled out his watch: Lon
don."
'L-o-n-d-o-n.'
watching"
"W-a-t-c-h-i-n-g."
Wrong" said the Londoner.
"What?" exclaimed the countryman,
in surprised tones: I've spelled the
words you gave me correctly. I'm GER
tain I'm not -
Times up" the Londoner said tri-
umphantly. why didn't you spell the
third word-w-r-o-n-G?'-Spare Mo-
mentS.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-12
Schedule Effective Sept. l6, 1900.
Mixed

CONVENTIONS.
Chester-Southern Ry., S. A. L., and
L. & G..
Yorkville-S. c. & G. Extension.
Gastonia-Southern Ry.
LlncolntOn-S. A. l..
Newton & MISREPRESENTATION Ry.
Lenoir-Blowing Rock Stage Line and
c. & n.
e. REID, G. P. Agent.
Cheser, South Carolina.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-12

sonal property at -: total -.
That in my opinion the income derived
from this property, including their in
come from all other sources, does not
exceed SIS.
Witness my hand and seal this -
day of -, 1900.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-12
State of South Carolina, county Of

We. the undersigned county pension
board of county, do hereby certify
that we have made a careful exami-
nation of the application of -. We
are Of the opinion that the said appli-
cant is entitled to a pension
hereunder for the following reasons:
That he was - a bona fide soldier
- in the late war between states as
YEARS of age, and that neither he
nor his wife have an income exceeding
SIS. from wages, salary. or from any
other or all sources com bined. (Here
state any other reasons which influence
ed the board in granting or rejecting
the petition.) .
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-12
State of South Carolina, county OF


Personally appeared before me. -,
who, being duly sworn, each OF them
deposes and says that they know
who is an applicant for a pension ana
thev read the said application. That
they know of their own knowledge that
he was a soldier in Company
regiment --. and that he rendered
service as therein stated That he has
resided in the state for - years:
That they are not on the pension roll
nor applicants for pension:
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
this day of --, 1900
State of South Carolina, county OF
/, ,-.the auditor OF = county aiore-
said, hereby certify that Mr.. - re-
turns for taxation real estate at =,
personal property at - total at
His wife. Mrs. -, returns
for taxation real estate at -, per-
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The dlorkrille Gnqairer.
Published Wednesday and Saturday
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on reasonable terms. The contracts must
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tracing, and the manuscript must be in
the office by Monday at noon when in
tended for Wednesdays issue, and on
Wednesday when intended for Saturdays
issue.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-12

r. "How much to take me to the
Northwestern depot?'
Fifty cents" answered the cabman.
"And how much for myself and my
wife,"
"Seventy-five cents"
At this point large and indignant
woman broke into the cOnversati ton.
why, you insulting fellow she eX-
claimed. Don't you suppose I'm worth
as much as he is every day in the
week? DO you think I'm trunk or
baby to be bundled in for half price?
Well. I guess not."-Chicago Post.
19' Bridesroom-Tm going to give the
minister $10.'
Rride-Oh, don't. That would be so
unlucky."
Bridegroom-Why SO?
Brde-Well, you see. that would
make a total of $13. My first three
husbands only gave dollar apiece
Philadelphia Press.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-12

We are now making millions of Brick,
and are ready to meet all demands whole
sale or retail, at figures that are right. -,
For first-class Lime in large or small
quantities, call on us. w. n. ASHE.
Yorkville and Rock Hill.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-12

ar TAKE COUGH EASE. It cures.
YORK DRUG STORE.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-10
Sykesville.

William Keller, of Dutch Paradise,
is clerking for the Phillippi Co
Gilmore Rupert and family baye re-
turned home from visit with his par
ents in Armstrong county.
Freeman Raybuck has sold his farm
near here to Thomas Radaker.
Mrs. Ed. Bird, of Clearfeld, was here
over Sunday to see her grandfather, j,
NJ. Scott. who is about ninety years old.
Peter Johnston has fine sign on his
new blacksmith shop.
Both Sunday schools Of town have
good attendance.
The Epworth League in the NJ. f.
church and the Young Peoples Union
in the Baptist church are having good
attendance every Sunday evening.
Miss Bertha Sykes was visiting her
cousins in Sykesville last week.
Mrs. Reese, of Punxsutawney, and
her two grandchildren were visiting
the Sykes family in Sykesville.
Jacob Hilliard has sold his blacksmith
shop and tools to Jacob Sbaffer Il Co.
A. w. Sykes has broken ground for
his saw mill.
The coal company got several car
loads Of brick for their new plant.
Jonathan Deemer built an addition
to his barn last week
The water supply is at low ebb at this
writing. Rain needed badly.
The Hotel Sykes remodeling is about
| completed.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-10
Paradise.

Miss Nina Strouse visited Miss Maud
Sheesley over Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. =. NJ. Wells, visited the
lattcr's grandparents at New Washing
ton over Sunday.
Tressa Syphrit aud Annie Kellar we're
numbered with the sick last week.
Misses Harriet Norris and Mary
Wells visited Tcna Strouse and Millie
Sheesley last Sunday.
Wesley Little and wife visited the
latter's parents over Sunday.
]. NJ. Sheesley attended the pie social
held at the Best school Saturday night.
Wade Breskey, teacher of the Phil.
lippi school, visited his parents at Cool
Spring over Sunday.
Miss Ruth Gathers is visiting in
Prescottvillc this week.
Mrs. Matilda Flckingrr called or
friends in Paradise Sunday.
The ice cream supper held at the
McCreight school house last Thursday
night was a grand success.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-10
A Thousand Tongues

Could not express the rapture of An
ME +. Springer, of Philadelphia. when
DR.. Kings New Discovery cured her OF
hacking cough that for many years
had made life burden. She says:
After all other doctors and remedies
failed it soon removed the pain
in my chest and | can now sleep
soundly, something | can scarcely re-
member'd doing before. feel like sound
ing its praises throughout the Universe"
DR.. Kings New Discovery is guaranteed
to cure all troubles Of the throat, chest
or lungs. Price SOC and 81. Trial bot
ties free at H. Alex. Stokes drug store.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-10
Hormtown.

II. T.. Schugars is able to walk with
out crutches.
Walter Sherwood was in Brookvillc
on Thursday.
Ge rgc Burkett was at Brookville on
Wednesday with load Of cider apples.
Mrs. j. C. and Mrs. Harry Craven
were visiting ut Westvile the past
week
Miss Mary Witherow and sister Of
Reyuoldsville. were visiting Josiah
Shoemaker and wife the past week.
Lloyd Bliss and Guy Snyder, OF
Deemcr's Cross Roads, we're Hormiown
visitors on Saturday.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-10
Seventy. Eighth Regt. Reunion.

On account OF the reunion of the Sew
enty-eigbth Pennsylvania Regimental
Association, at Kittanning, Pa. Octo-
ber II, the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany will sell. on October II and ~,
round-trip tickets from points on the
West Pennsylvania Division; the Buffa-
10 and Allegheny Division, between
Pittsburg and Oil City, and the Low
Grade Division, between Drittwood and
Kittanning, at the rate Of two cents per
mile, distance travelled minimum rate,
25 cents) good to return until October
l3, inclusive.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-10
NUMBER y.
Robbed the Grave.

A startling incident, is narrated by
John Oliver of Philadelphia, rs follows:
was in an awful condition. My skin
was almost yellow, eyes sunken. tongue
coated. pain continually in back and
sides, no appetite. growing weaker day
by day. Three physicians had given
me up. Then | was advised to use
Electric Bitters; to my great Joy. the
first bottle made decided Improvement.
continued their use for three weeks
and am now well man. l know they
robbed the grave Of another victim"
No one should fail to try them. Only
50c., guaranteed, at II. Alex. Stokes
drug store.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-10
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given that the partnership
heretofore existing between G.. X. Hall, ;. T..
Barton and W. u. Alexander under the firm
name OF Hall, Barton 4 Co, was dissolved on
the 5th day OF October. 1900, by sale OF hard
ward business to Keystone Hardware Co.
The books and accounts OF Hall, Barton X Co.
have been placed In the hands OF Attorney
:. NJ. McCreight for settlement.
HALL, BARTON & Co.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-10
Letter to G. Mitchell,
Reynoldsrille, Pa.

Dear Sir: The late president Of the
Croton River Bank, at Brewsters, N. Y,
built the finest house in all that region,
in 1884, and painted it with lead and
oil at cost of s400-the house cost
s31, 900.
In lSS;-three years-he repainted il
with Devoe at a cost OF $3.50. In 1897
this paint was in good condition.
Les5 and oil, $400, three years. De-
voc $3.50, ten years.
Yours truly.
g +. w. DEvoE Il Co.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-10
Excursion to Pi,tsburg.

On account of the Pittsburg Exposi.
tion the b.. II. & u. Ry Co. will sell
excursion tickets TO Pittsburg at rate
of S4. 90 for round trip. Tickets will be
sold Sept. II, 10, %, Oct. 3. 10 and H.
good for return passage on all regular
trains up to and including Saturday
following date of sale.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-10
A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.
Estate of Geo. w. Henry. late Of Winslow
Township, Deceased.

Notice Is hereby given that letters Of ad-
ministration on the estate OF George W. Hen
ry, late Of the Township OF Winsow, County
OF Jefferson and state OF Pennsylvania, de-
ceased, have been granted To the Undersigned,
to whom all persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make payment, and those
the same without delay. A. G.. MILLIREN,
Oct. 3, 1900 Administrator.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-10


IN
an finished,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-10
ESTRAY NOTICE.

Came trcspassing on the premises OF the
undersigned In Winslow township, about the
25th of September, 1900, one dark red heifer
and one brindlc bull, about n year old. The
owner Is requested To come forward, prove
property, pay charges and take the heifer
and bull away or they will be disposed of ac-
cording to law. W. NJ. BOYLE.
Sept. %, 1900.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-10
Mems Fall Suits.

\ We have aimed high in Fall Clothing stoc
The stocks of several of the largest manufacturers
tributing to complete stock
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-10

Zinc and Grinding make
Devoe Lead and Zinc Paint wear twice
MS long as lead and oil mixed by hand.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-10

S1ch headache Perfect headache
powders guaranteed to cure, l0c. Abso-
lveely harmless. Reynolds drug store.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-02-15
Hoods Sua44bonM
Bouncers In New York Hotels.
alaZ;sasZ l5;l:E;lE


Many people have not understood
why all the great hotels in New York
city employ special detectives who are
constantly in the main corridor. Some
have had an idea that these detectives
are employed as ''bouncers." No such
thing. According to one Of the most
intelligent of these detectives the other
night the work Of q detective In ho-
tel is arduous. You have no idea.'
he said, how many spies and sneaks
and 'rubbernecks' infest the corridors
of the New York hotels. These spies
are employed to watch public men and
if possible to listen to their utterances
when talking to their friends In the
corridors. These spies and sneaks are
also employed to report on oil sorts OF
matters. 1t is a remarkable fact that
SO many men acquainted with pubic
affairs are so guileless as not to be
aware of the presence of these rubber
necks.' The detectives in the hotels
quickly spot these fellows. but so long
ns they conduct themselves decently
there is no ground for ejecting them.
Nevertheless, it is my opinion that
well-known men who desire to discuss
the secret things of politics and of
finance and of religion, and who also
desire to have business matters kept
private, should be very careful to as
certain who is sitting beside them in
the corridors Of our hotels, or they
should discuss their matters else
where."-NeW York Sun.