Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-05-14
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<WITHIN THE TOWN.
<The old Bell buildings, which have
Oong been landmarks, or eye-sores, on
South Congress street, were torn down
and moved away last week.
The graded school pupils are prac-
ticing for an entertainment to be given
In connection with the closing exer-
cises, to be held about the end Of the
present month.
- Memorial exercises are to be held In
the court house this (Tuesday) after
noon at 5 o'clock. After an address by
Captain Iredell Jones, the participants
will proceed to the cemetery and deco
rate the graves of the soldier deao
there.
There was no preaching at the AS
sociate Reformed church last Sunday
night Although the announcement OF
the appointment Of Mr.. Ransom was
made Intentionally, it afterward devel-
oped that the appointment was the re-
suit Of a misunderstanding.
The graded school bond election
takes place today-Wednesday. Those
in favor Of a new home for the graded
school, will vote: I'm favor of issuing
school bonds in the sum Of $12,5O0.'
Those opposed to the proposition will
vote: Opposed to issuing school bonds
in the sum of s12,500."
H The county board Of commission.
LaSs met Monday for the purpose OF
passing upon the bond Of Mr.. ]. w.
Snider as dispenser. Mr.. Snider gave
q personal bond in the sum OF $3,OOO'
with two sureties. 1t was approved.
The bond matter has been delayed
somewhat because there are only few
surety companies that are willing TO
stand for dispensers.
There are only about rs bales OF
cotton in Moores warehouse at this
time, compared with about 500 bales al
this date last year-that is cotton be-
longing to farmers. Giving figures
where he had them, and making
blanket estimate to cover the balance
a local cotton man said last Saturday
that he does not believe the farmers
Of York county now hold more than
900 bales Of cotton.
AIfhe Jasper Light Infantry Is drill
iHg) nightly in preparation for Its pro-
posed trip to the Charleston exposition.
The company expects to leave here on
next Monday, the 18th, and remain In
Charleston one week, including "Wag-
ener Day." which is expected to be the
biggest Of the entire show. The round
trip rate from Yorkville for "Wagener
Day" will he only $2.75; but the rate
will not go into effect until Tuesday.
The rate on Monday will be 81; but the
company prefers to pay this rather
than be smothered in the immense
crowds that are expected to be on the
trains the day following. Captain
Moore said yesterday that the company
extends a cordial invitation to all the
veteran members (the original Jaspers)
who wish to 60. The company will see
to it that there will be no cost on ac-
count Of railroad fare or living in the
city.
.The people Of Yorkville are to vote
today "wednesday, from s a. m. to 4
p. m.) on the question Of authorizing
the issue Of $12,5OO of school district
bonds to be used in providing a suita-
BILE home for the Yorkville graded
school. The issuance Of the bonds is
desirable because there Is now no suit
able home for the school. Under exist
ing conditions, large per cent. of the
pupils, especially the smaller ones, can
be kept in school only portion Of the
day. There Is not sufficient room for
all the pupils at one time. Another
reason is that the building Is unsuited
for the purpose of so large school
in the matter Of ventilation, and the
health of the pupils Is more or less en-
dangered both winter and summer.
These are the principal reasons why a
new school building Is being asked for
Another reason is that it Is an undis-
puted fact that the corporation cannot
make better investment of it's means.
present or future. There Is no other
investment that will add more largely
to general property values in the town.
Every individual citizen is, or ought
to be. personally interested in the pend
ing enterprise, and the best interest OF
all requires unanimous action.