Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-02-04
Miseellaneons Reaain9.
FROM CONTEMPORARIES.

FROM CONTEMPORARIES.
News and Comment That II of More
or Less Local Interest.
YORK.
Rock Hill Herald, January 81: A
commission has been issued TO the
corporators Of the Rock Hill Private
hospital and they will at once pro.
ceed to organize the association. The
corporators are now having connection
made with the city water system, the
grounds are being put in condition
and the work now being done points
to an early opening Of the hospital.
Mr.. A. P. Bryant, youngest brother
Of our townsman, Mr.. M. G. Bryant, is
in the city. The brothers have moi
met before in eight years. Mr.. Henry
Bryant served in the First cavalry In
the Santiago campaign and afterwards
for two years in the Philippines as
member Of the Third infantry. He was
mustered out Of service November q
year ago, and has since been living
in California. He is in business In
Shasta county, and after visit to
his mother in Orangeburg, will return
to the Golden Gate state. He is a gen.
tleman Of intelligence and his talks
of the Philippines especially are very
interesting. Master Walter Lee, q
son Of ]. Townsend Lee, had his right
elbow knocked out Of place yesterday
morning by slipping on a banana peel
and falling upon the pavement near
the National Union bank. The little
fellow suffered considerably from the
hurt. Drs. Stevens and Miller reset
the elbow. The peel was thrown on
the pavement by some thoughtless
person in violation Of city ordinance.
The policemen have been instructed to
keep a strict watch with the view Of
enforcing the ordinance rigidly......
Miss Matte Poag, a maiden lady aged
about 70 years, died at the home OF
her nephew, Mr.. w. c. Hicklin, In
Chester county, Wednesday morning.
The next day her remains were inter-
red at Fishing Creek. A sister of the
deceased, Miss Lou Poag, was lying
seriously sick, and it Is believed this
fact had much to do with the death Of
Miss Matte. They were fondly at
tached to each other. Our townsman,
Mr.. J. Edgar Poag, was raised by
these ladies. When he was an infant
his mother, who was Miss Stewart,
Of Fort Mill, died in the west and his
father being Confederate soldier,
soon followed her to the grave, and
young Edgar was sent to his aunts
who took care of him until he grew to
be man.. The annual reception
rendered by the Catawba Chapter D.
A. R. at the elegant mansion Of Mr.
E. B. Mobley Thursday evening marks
one of the most delightful functions
given in our city. A goodly company
was present and the dispensing Of old
time hospitality was gracious and
beautiful. The decorations were sim
pie but exquisite in their modest
adornment. George with his hatchet
was not there, nor was the venerated
Martha, but number Of the Daugh-
ters were arrayed in costumes. hav-
ing powdered tresses, that bespoke the
olden time. An old Virginia reel was
an attraction, seven couples dancing
while Mrs. B. M. Fewell manipulated
the piano keys. Previous to this, how
ever, the company was favored with
a program Of tableaux. There was
John Alden and Priscilla" imperson-
ated by Master Oran Crawford and
little Miss Virginia Taylor. Miss An
ME Elliott" represented by Miss Flor
ence Reid. Mrs. Elliott" presenting
the flags to the Second S. c. regi-
ment, commanded by Col. Moultrie.
These were charming scenes. A pleas
ing feature \of the entertainment was
an original address to the Daughters
by Miss Elizabeth Lumpkin. The din
ing room was thrown open at 10 o'clock
and a fine supper was served by sew
eral charming young ladies. The D.
A. r. receptions are noted for their
charm and delight and their annual re-
turns are always hailed with gladness
by all who are fortunate enough to be
guests.
CHESTER.
Lantern, January 30: Yesterday
the public court room looked