Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-01-12
Saturday, January II, 1901.

additions to the water works system
for 20 days. On the 22d the hearing
will come off before Judge Robinson In
Charlotte.
Fire In Bethesda. X
The old McFadden residence, located
in Bethesda township, about three
miles from Guthriesville, was destroy
ed by fire on the 4th instant. 1t was
the property of Mr.. Amos Revels, who
purchased it recently. The kitchen
was burned with the house. The house
was insured for $500 and the kitchen for
$50. The reporter has no 1nformatlon
as to the origin of the fire, except that
it was probably accidental.
shusord Pardoned.
Columbia State, January IL: Cover
nor McSweeney yesterday granted a
pardon to L. F. Shuford, Of York coun-
ty, in order to restore the mans citi-
zenship. Recently the governor refus-
ed to pardon in this case, but the fell
low has now completed the serving Of
his sentence and proposes to live bet
ter life. The crime was such that no
clemency could be shown, whatever the
circumstances, until the full sentence
of the court had been served.
Fort Mill Municipal Election.
The Times, January 9: The election
to be held in Fort Mill on next Monday
from 10 a. m. to p. M, for an intend
ant and four wardens promises to Gre
ate more interest than was anticipated
some days ago. During the past week
the registration Of voters was large
enough to warrant the belief that
some surprises may be sprung on elec-
tion day. Yesterday morning friends
Of Mr.. T. G. Culp succeeded in gaining
his consent to use his name as a candi-
date for intendant. Mr.. John w. Nc
Elhaney's name will also be presented
as candidate for intendant.
Marriage In Rock Hill.
Miss Margaret osten Bays, daughter
Of Rev. DR.. H. w. Bays, and DR.. w.
Gilmore Stevens were married in st.
Johns Methodist church, Rock Hill,
last Wednesday evening. Dew. DR.. H.
w. Bays officiated. He was assisted by
his brother Rev. DR.. w. w. Bays, Of
Salisbury, N. c. After the marriage
reception was held at the home of the
brides parents, in Hampton street. The
display Of presents was unusually large
and handsome-in cut glass, silver,
statuary, etc. DR.. Stevens and his
BRIDE left on the evening train for a
tour of Northern cities.
Death BY the Wayside.
Gastonia Gazette, January 10: Mr..
Chas. Sheriff. well-known near Iron
Station, was found dead Saturday
morning in a by-path near his home.
He had been hauling hay, and on gong
home he took shorter path, while the
driver went the wagon way with the
load. That was on Friday, as we learn.
Being in the habit Of going and COM
ing without saying much about it no
absence until Saturday, when search
was made. He was found lying dead
by the foot path. There was no signs
of struggle or Of violence. Being, per-
haps 70 odd years of age, he probably
died of heart disease, as is the COM
mon belief. His little dog was found
lying quietly on his dead masters back,
keeping guard, nor could he be tolled
away by any means, though many
tried, until the body itself was moved
The burial took place at Mount Zion
church. Mr.. Sheriff. was a good man,
a good farmer, kind neighbor and was
a veteran of the Confederacy, having
been teamster in the army during his
term of service.
Rock HIPS Municipal Election.
Rock Hill special Of January 10 to
Columbia State: Our municipal election
was held today and was unlike any in
recent years in that it was a four cor
nered affair and one in which, more in
terest than usual was taken. In fact,
while there was little demonstration
there was an undertone Of intense feel
ing in the matter. Colonel J. j. Waters,
the incumbent, was candidate for re-
election, w. ]. Cherry, Esq, was nomi-
mated. and was in the race, as was also
Mr.. John G. Anderson. These have for
some weeks been openly candidates.
There have also been rumors that there
would be a candidate brought forward
by the labor union, an organization of
some strength here. This was done
yesterday fl the announcement Of Mr..
e. w. Conner. The election resulted in
a victory for Waters over all oppo-
nents, the vote being as follows: Wa
ters, 102; Anderson, 62; Cherry, 61; Co.
mer, 40. Jas. S. White was elected al
derman at large, receiving 109 votes to
so for j. L. Dobbs, A for r. L. Kerr,
and % for c. L. Horton. E. H. Bron-
son was unanimously elected in ward
and E. r. Avery in ward was chos-
en-, getting q votes against 13 for John
R. Barron. A surprise was sprung in
the disclosure that the labor union
candidate was not eligible because he
is not qualified voter. The opposition
knew this, but kept quiet for the reason
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