Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-11-20
ROCK HILL HAPPENINGS.
Cotton Fire Averted-Confederate Re-
union at Chester-lllness Of Orvin
HulI-Other Notes.

Cotton Fire Rverteo-Sohreoerat nc
union at Chester-llIness Of Orvin
HuII-Other Notes.
Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
Rock HILL, November 1s.-What
might have been a disastrous fire was
fortunately avoided by an early dis
covery. A large quantity of cotton
belonging to different cotton buyers OF
the city, was standing on the railroad
platform, and by some unaccountaple
means, probably the careless handing
of cigarettes, a few bales belonging TO
Mr., Cowan, caught fire last Tuesday
morning. 1t was promptly discovered
however, in it's very incipient stages
and was easily extinguished, even pc
fore the ever-ready fire engine arriV-
ed. Had it been at night a disastrous
fire might have been chronlcled.
The Catawba Rifles, through thei1
popular chief, Major w. w. Boyce, are
in receipt Of very cordial invitation
to help the Lee Light infantry OF
Chester, celebrate on the oath OF this
month. The OCCASION Is the reunion OF
the "old Vets" of Chester and York
counties. Governor Hayward, Genera!
Frost and Colonel Boyd are expected
and efforts are being put forth to Sc
cure Mrs Stonewall jackson. 1t prom
ises to be a notable gathering and q
splendid time is anticipated. The Ca
tawba Rifles decision Is not yet an
nounced.
The Rev. DR.. Thornwell offlciated al
the burial Of Mrs. Jane Barnette last
week, at the historic cemetery OF Eben-
ezer. She came from a large family
and was justly esteemed for her pie
ty and goodness Of heart. Her ances-
tors, too, were distinguished person
ages, Col. S. Watson having gained
some notoriety in the Revolutionary
war. Her birthplace Is known as the
"old red house." now occupied by MIR
Lee Williams.
The Joint celebration Of the two
Winthrop societies, last Tuesday even
ing, was q grand success. A large
company was present, including the
K. M. M. A. teachers and cadets. The
Rev. w. L. Lingles address What
would do were I a college GIRL was
full Of common sense and was atten-
lively listened to.
There is to be given at Winthrop
college next Tuesday, the oath, one ol
the most unique and novel entertain
ments ever given in Rock Hill. 1t Is
entitled, illustrated Nature Recital
Four months in camp with nature
and BIRDS" Mr.. c. D. Kellogg GER
tainly promises most captivating
lecture recital. 1t is on Bird Life,
not from the ornithological standpoint
but from nature study. He will imi-
tate all kinds Of birds songs and this
marvellous performance is original
with him. Instead Of the usual mode
|-"whistling'' or "yodling," his sounds
come entirely from the nostrils, as his
lips are entirely closed. His throat
formation, he claims, Is different to
most persons, so that he reproduces
and does not initiate, the vibrating
tones running from 81 vibrations to
49,560 vibrations per second-a mar
velous performance. He calls himself
the Bird Warbler" and comes with
most flattering notices.
Mayor Hull has very sick boy-Or-
vim, who has typhoid fever. From
some hitherto unaccountable satisfac-
tory reason there have been several
cases of fever in the city this summer
and one or two deaths have resulted
those Of Misses Haynes and Sprunt
being particularly sad.
The familiar landmark-the Roach
house-on Main street, will soon be q
relic Of the past. It has been purchas-
ed by Mr.. John T. Roddey and the
contract for it's demolition has been
signed; and the work Of tearing l,
down will commence at once. The
government proposes putting very
handsome building on the site, which
will be a decided ornament, among
many on this handsome thoroughfare