Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-04-28
ROCK HILL AND VICINITY.

Catawba Ice factory OnoeF Consio-
eration-Rev. Mr.. Thayer Looking
For New Field-Mr. Linsle Still Un-
deeided-The Work of the Farmers
Cotton Selling Freely.
Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
Rock HILL, April 2S.-The regular
monthly smoker Of the Commercial
club, which was held in J. N. McEl-
wees cafe Tuesday evening, was
quite a profitable and pleasant gath
ering Of the business and professional
men of the city, all of whom, Of
course were members of the club.
Short, but interesting and pointed
speeches were made by Secretary John
Wood, Pres. D. B. Johnson of Win
throp college, W. J. Roddey, J. G. An
derson. The secretary read statement
of the recent accomplishments of the
club. including the matter Of decreas-
ing insurance rates, and the value Of
the club as an advertising medium to
Rock Hill and vicinity. Excellent mu-
sic was furnished for the occasion
by the Cornet band of the Catawba
Male academy.
Some little surprise and excitement
was occasioned by a report that was
circulated on the streets Tuesday to
the effect that the Catawba rifles
would disband at a meeting to be held
that night, owing to the fact that so
little interest was manifested in the
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members and as a result Of this lack
of interest the boys were not attend
ing the practice drills and consequent
ly the company would fail to pass the
inspection Thursday night. That the
officers of the Catawba rifles have
never received the proper support
from the town and that the members
themselves have not been as loyal to
the work as they might have been Is
not denied, but they have given very
little thought to the idea of stacking
arms and giving up. When asked
about the matter Thursday afternoon,
Capt. Cosby replied that the only
foundation for the current report was
the fact that he had determined on a
rigid and strict enforcement of all the
rules and regulations governing first
class military company, and on Mon
day night he informed the members
Of his company that they would have
to submit to such discipline, or the
the company would be disbanded. He
pointed out to them the necessity Of
| 70 LING cnnh ctnnc on6 thQno ~
til Tuesday night to consider the mat
ter and decide what they would do.
| When the question was put to a vote
| Tuesday night the company unani-
mously voted to stand pat and make
| the Catawbas the banner company Of
the state. No, the Catawbas have no
idea of disbanding now, and Captain
Cosby Furthermore informed me that
there is no danger of his company
being mustered out of service as he
Is confident they will pass quite a
creditable examination. 80.
| The president and other officials of
the Piqua Ice and Storage Co., Of
Piqua. Ohio, are expected to visit the
city this week with a view to estab-
fishing an ice factory. here II they can
get the proper encouragement from
the town. Rock Hill has long felt the
need Of such an industry and IL these
men from Ohio mean business, and
they evidently do, Rock Hill will soon
be manufacturing her own ice and
furnishing neighboring towns as WELL
| Rev. w. E. Thayer, pastor of the
Baptist church of this city, leaves this
morning for Winchester, KY. He goes
for the purpose of looking over the
field and preaching to the congregation
Of the First Baptist church Of Winches-
| ter on Sunday with a view to consid-
ering a call to the pastorate Of that
church. The Baptists Of Winchester
have written Mr.. Thayer urging him
to say that he would consider a CALL
If extended, but he refused to promise
definitely, until he takes, at least, a
partial view Of the field.
| Mr.. Thayer has been a resident Of
Rock Hill for about six years and his
| departure would be looked upon as a
distinct loss to the city.
| 1t Is understood that Rev. w. L.
Lingle decided on Thursday Of this
week what he would do in reference
to the call extended him from the
church at Houston, Texas, but will
not announce his decision to his con-
gregation until Sunday morning. He
will also inform the Houston officials
of his decision by letter in time for
them to receive the news by Sunday.
While Mr.. Lingle has given no one any
intimation of what his final decision
will be, there seems to be a general
feeling among the people that he will
accept the call.
The ground was too wet for plow-
ing Thursday and there was quite a
number Of farmers in town from all
sections. Inquiry developed the fact
that a majority Of the farmers have
finished planting cotton and have
planted a good part Of the corn crop
also. Small grain Is looking well and
promises a good yield where 1t was
not killed by the hard freezes. The
farmers will soon be quite busy as a
good rain fell in this section Tuesday
night and Wednesday and everything
that has been planted will soon be up
and ready for work.
There was considerable cotton sold
on the Rock Hill market Thursday.
The best price paid was about "a. 1t
would be surprising to a number Of
people to see the amount Of cotton
there Is in the country yet. and If the
market would only reach cents
again, much of 1t that would have
brought 9 and 10 cents last fall,
would be turned loose.
All interested in the cemetery at
EbeneZer have been requested to meet
Saturday morning for the purpose of
| CleanlnS OH anu Improving lle pidCe.
Quite n number Of the heroes Of the
struggle between the states sleep in
this cemetery and no pains should be
spared to make it look nice and res
pectable.
The State association Of colored
doctors is In session here this week.
The first melting was held Wednesday
night In Zion church. Quite a number
are in attendance.
The whereabouts of G. w. Jordan,
who has now been absent from his
home about four weeks. are still un-
known. Mrs. Jordan left Thursday
morning for the home OF her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs L. M. Truesdale, near
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