Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-11-03
ROCK HILL AND VICINITY.

Music at Winthrop-visited by Burg
Iar-The Royal Arch Desree-Jen-
kins- Bird Marriage-Miss Ruff and
Mr.. Cauthen.
correspondence OF the Yorkville enquirer.
Rock HILL, November 3.-An enter
tainment very much enjoyed by a
number of our townspeople was the
recital given by the departments OF
music and expression at Winthrop col
lege auditorium Monday evening. Miss
Powell recited selections from James
Lane Aliens Kentucky Cardinal and
Aftermath" Miss Georgia Steedly
played Grieg's "On the Mountain"
Miss Jenkins, 1.-The Thrush" and Love
Is Straying, e'er Since Maying" by
Nevins. Miss Ryder sang Chaminade's
"Ritournelle" and "Madrigal."
When the family Of Mrs. Lizzie
Huey, who lives at Steele's crossing
three miles south Of the city, arose
Tuesday morning there were plain
evidences that a burglar had entered
the house during the night. A window
had been priced open and raised. The
intruder had left by a door leaving
both the window and door wide open.
None Of the family had been disturb
cd. but the burglar had probably been
frightened away by something as moth
ing had been taken.
In compliance with the agreement
between the Southern railroad officials
and the city authorities, the former
have begun the installation Of electric
gongs at the crossings on Laurel and
Wilson streets. The connection Is
made when the approaching train
comes within eight hundred feet and
continues until the train has cleared
the crossing.
Bratton Chapter No 80 R. A. M. con-
ferred the Royal Arch degree upon
Col. w. w. Lewis and w. T. Ligon Of
this county and Mayor r. E. sWylie
of Lancaster at their meeting Tuesday
evening. Hon. Jacob T. Barron Of Co
lumbia was present and contributed
greatly to the success Of the occasion
Miss Annie Lee Jenkins, daughter
Of Mr.. ]. H. B. Jenkins Of this city,
was married Wednesday evening to
Mr. ]. L. Bird of Kershaw. The event
was celebrated at the brides home on
Reid street and the immediate friends
were entertained at supper after the
ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs. Bird left on
the late train for a visit to Columbia
and other ci les south.
Miss Hattie Thomson of Davidson
college, who has been in the city teach
ing a class in pipe organ and acting as
organist for the Presbyterian church
for several months, returned t. her
home Tuesday morning much to the
regret of the many who have heard
her delightful playing.
The management Of the Highland
Park company's oil mill and ginnery
has decided to double its capacity In
order to meet the demands upon it.
1t is ~ow supposed that the home Of
Marshall Dunlap, near Ogden, which
was burned oone night last week. was
set on fire. Mr.. Dunlap has very
strong suspicious as to the guilty par
ty, but not sufficient to justify war
rant just yet.
Invitations are out for the marriage
of Miss Christine Elliott Ruff to Mr..
Claude Cauthen. This will occur on
the evening of the fourteenth In the
Presbyterian church a reception fol-
lowing and will be one Of the events
Of local society as both the parties
are exceedingly. popular.
Mr.. McElwee, the new manager Of
opera house is starting out to please
last week, 1.-THE Denver Express" was
pronounced the best show for years In
Rock Hill. He has booked for next
week 1.-THE Beggar Prince" a comic
opera which is said to be clean, jolly
and wholesome. 1t will be here Mon
day evening, the 9Th.
Rock Hill claims to be an up date
town. She leads in having the first
death of a horse from heart disease.
Mr.. Bollin was driving along Black
street Tuesday afternoon and when he
neared the merry -go-round in full
blast his horse became frightened,
reared and fell back dead.
Mr. Herbert Diehl has returned from
Walhalla where he was an attendant
at the Adams -Beckman wedding. The
groom, Mr.. Sidney Adams, Is Rock
Hill boy, the son Of Mr.. Frank W..
Adams.
Mr. Eugene Holler has returned from
a business trip to the west.
Mrs. Lingle Of Salisbury Is visiting
her son. the Rev. w. L. Lingle.
Miss Frances Beckham has returned
from an extended visit to Columbia
and Florence.
Miss Daisy Williams Of Yorkville Is
visiting her brother, Mr.. John B. Will
liams.