Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-05-27

the Charlotte Observer: The twenty
fifth anniversary Of the pastorate OF
Rev. John A. White at the historic A.
R. P. church of Hopewell, this county,
was celebrated today. A great crowd
was present, many from town. After
singing, Rev. c. G. Brown led In pray
er. Hon. T. c. Strong welcomed the
visitors. Dr. R. G. Miller addressed
the pastor, and Rev. ]. P. Marion the
congregation. Rev. J. A. White, the
pastor, responded in an eloquent and
feeling address. DR.. ]. s. Moffatt gave
sketch of the former pastors. Hon.
j. K. Henry spoke on the history OF
Hopewell. Rev. c. E. Mcdonald ad-
dressed the young people. Many writ
ten messages were read, and visiting
ministers and descendants Of pastors
responded to calls. The speeches were
all of a high order. Tears ran from
the eyes Of strong men as the fidelity
and labors Of their fathers were re-
counted. The singing Of Psalms was
prominent feature. The whole affair
was a genuine love feast. table In
the grove was the most magnificent the
reporter has ever seen. The immense
crowd scarcely made an impression on
it. Visitors came from several coun-
ties and states. Rev. John Mills Big
ham, on behalf Of the congregation,
presented the pastor with splendid
gold locket. Mr.. White could hardly
control his feelings in his touching
response.
Rock Hills UgIiest Man.
| Contributed to the Rock Hill Her
aid: The regular monthly smoker OF
the Commercial club was held Monday
evening and abounded in interest, as
much was said and done for the good
Of the organization besides the great
amount of fun the large number OF
members present seemed to get out OF
the evening. After discussing various
matters Of importance the club de-
cided it to be the sense Of the meeting
that Rock Hill have celebration this
summer, the same to last two days II
possible and to include besides features
Fof entertainment, meetings for the bet
terment Of roads and in the interest Of
farmers and horse and cattle raisers.
An effort will be made to have the
Clemson representatives come here i'm
lmediately after the adjournment Of the
institute. In the ugliness contest q
great amount Of enthusiasm was
shown, regular court being held, with
Judge, jury and legal talent to repre-
sent both the indicted members and
the club. Mr.. A. Friedheim was unan-
Iimously chosen Judge and his rulings
were eminently fair and logical. The
Jurors were Messrs. T. i. johnson,
foreman, Henry Massey, John O'Neal
Walter Moore and r. E. Sadler. The
prisoners, or candidates for the honor
of being the ugliest man in the club,
Messrs. Walter Dunlap, e. B. Gill and
.lP. d. Barron occupied the prisoners
box. Mr.. Dunlap was represented by
Mr.. I. Blumberg, Mr.. Gill by Mr.. Her
bert Dunlap, and Mr.. Barron by Mr..
]. Edgar Poag. Messrs. w. ]. Roddey.
lJ. G. Anderson and w. 8. Lee, Jr., rep
resented the. club, while Mr.. I. B. Dun
lap acted as clerk Of the court and as
sistant to the judge. The speeches
made were impassioned and forensic,
abounding in oratorical flights and
Unusual vistas Of pleasing thought
Messrs. w. w. aill and II AZ steele.
the only witnesses produced, were
closely examined and both retired In
Iignominy. It is likely that the argu-
ment would be still at its height had
not the jury rebelled and the judge
sustained it in its objections. Judge
lFriedheim charged the jury most I'M
pressively but without avail, as with
out leaving the box the gentlemen re-
ported that they were unable to reach
a decision. The body was forthwith
dismissed and the decision left with
the spectators who by a rising vote
taken on the installment plan placed
the laurel upon the brow Of Mr.. Wal
tier Dunlap.