Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-03-20
need, or even $4,000, the total indebt-
edness on $25O,OOO Of assets, does not
look like a difficult proposition.
LOCAL LACONICS.

Fire Near Lesslie.
The residence Of Mr.. John Shilling
law, about mile from Leslie station,
some six miles east Of Rock Hill, was
destroyed by fire on Monday afternoon.
The fire is supposed to have originated
from a defective stove flue. There
was no insurance.
Better Road Work.
Supervisor Gordon said to the report
er few days ago that the road hands
are doing much better work this year
than has ever come under his obser-
walton. He has seen several sections
on which the hands have been opera
ting and he Is very much pleased so
far. He thinks there is a much higher
appreciation of this important duty
throughout this section than many
people seem to believe.
Suit For 1000 Damages.
Mrs. L. 8. Adams, Administrative, has
brought suit against the South Carolina
and Georgia Extension railroad for
$40, 900 damages on account Of the kill
ing Of her husband, the late E. L.
Adams, at Catawba Junction last
November. Mr.. Adams was a brake
man on the railroad and was killed
in an attempt to make flying switch.
His body was mashed almost to a pulp.
The peculiarly hazardous work requir-
ed Of the deceased will be pressed with
all possible effect by the plaintiff. w.
w. Lewis, Esq, Of Yorkville, represents
the plaintiff, and G. w. S. Hart, Esq,
the defendant railroad. The case may
or may not come up at the next term
Of the court of common pleas for this
county. This will depend upon the re-
suit OF a certain motion made by the
defendant. and which is now pending.
1Dsa1Ii Of Mrs. j. l.. Parish.
Mrs. Sarah Aurelia Parish, wife Of
Mr.. ]. Leander Parish, died at her
home on the northwestern outskirts
of Yorkvile last Sunday morning at
1890 o'clock after a short illness. AL
though she had not for long time en-
joyed good health, she was as we'll as
usual until q short time before her
death, which, according to DR.. r. A.
Bratton, was caused by grip. Mrs.
Parish was Miss Sarah Aurelia How
ell, and was q descendant Of the How
ellis who settled on Broad river in the
latter part of the 18th century, and
after whom Howell's ferry was named.
She was married to Mr.. Parish in
July, 1854. Three children-all sons
were born to the worthy couple. The
eldest son, was killed when quite a
young boy by being thrown from a
mule. The second son was the late
Rufus A. Parish, who for many years
previous to his death was in business
in Yorkville, and the third son, Mr..
Brooks Parish, Is the only surviving
child. Mrs. Parish was a most excel
teemed by all who knew her, especial
ly on account of her most lovable and
charitable disposition. '.She was the
best old lady in the neighborhood,"
said one Of her near neighbors, on
Monday, and that is about the general
verdict of all who knew her. She was
& fr, 1ni12heE mt ef eud 5ate IN the
cemetery there last Sunday, the SER
vices being conducted by Rev. J. Is.
Bozeman.
kApotlrer Old Veteran.
Mr.. Herod R. Neil died at his home
in Yorkville last Sunday morning at
about 3 o'clock. Like that Of Mr.. s.
w. Robinson, who died on the Friday
before, the death of Mr.. Neil was quite
sudden. The old gentleman had been
at work about the garden and yard,
during Saturday. Shortly after mid
night he was seized with violent pain
in his breast and the family sent for
DR.. Miles Walker, who at once under
took to do for the sufferer all that the
case seemed to require. Mr.. Neil SEEM
ed easier after the arrival Of the doctor;
but at about 8 o'clock he breathed his
last. His death was due to appoplexy.
Mr.. Neil was we'll known throughout
York county and especially in the VI
cinity Of Hickory Grove, where he was
born and reared. He volunteered his
services to the Confederacy shortly af-
ter the breaking out Of the war, and
was q member of the Jasper Light In
fantry until his service terminated at
the battle Of Seven Pines, on account
of the loss Of leg. Since the war he
has been supporting his family at
farming and various other occupa-
tions. For the past twelve years he
has been public auctioneer, the duties
of which office he has discharged with
satisfaction and efficiency. He leaves
a widow and seven children-four sons
and three daughters. All Of the daugh-
ters are married. Had he lived until
August 9Th, next, he would have been
6S years of age. His remains were ta-
ken to Hickory Grove on Monday af-
ternoon for interment.
saw John Henderson Burned.
Mr.. Thomas P. McDill, who formerly
represented York in the legislature and
who Is now in the mercantile business
at Corsicana, Texas, witnessed the
burning Of John Henderson, at that
place last Wednesday, and tells about
it in a private letter to member of
THE ENQUIRER staff. Here is what
Mr.. McDill says: Enclosed you will
find an account Of the burning Of John
Henderson, which occurred here today.
l was an eyewitness to the scene, and
the account is not exaggerated at all,
1t was horrible, awful, terrible to look
at. 1 had never witnessed a burning
before, so 1 had a curiosity to see 1t,
and while life lasts I'll not forget the