Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-04-25
ROCK HILL AND VICINITY.

ton of the Military-MemoriaI Day
At Observation-Disclosures
SmaIIpox-The Fruit Crop-Mr. Pc
ter Garrison Able to be Up Again.
Correspondence OF the Yorkville knouiie,.
. Rock HILL, April 25.-It appears
that great number of farmers are
losing their grip on holding cotton,
and the outlook for fair prices next
fall is not so promising as 1t was a
few months ago when the farmers all
over the south were standing pat on
the question of holding cotton then on
hand, and promising to raise less this
year. But gradually a few began to
turn q few bales loose. Others soon
followed suit and In this way the local
mill men have been able to secure
enough cotton to keep their mills run
ming. The belief that prices Will be
no better any time soon than they are
at present, is evidently growing among
the farmers and they are selling cot
ton for Il cents this week that would
have brought so cents more on the
hundred month ago.
The American Carnival company
passed through the city Monday morn
ing enroute from Yorkville to Fort
Mil. They will return to this city,
Monday, May 1st, to fill a weeks en-
gagement for the benefit Of the Ca
tawba rifles. While everybody readi-
ly admits that the Catawbas are de-
serving of help, the wisdom Of this plan
of raising money for any cause IL
doubted, and the opinion prevails
pretty generally that the business In
terests of the city will in no wise be
benefited by the visit of the carnival.
But on the contrary money that would
have been spent with the business
hovses Of the city will be carried away
by this aggregation of rope walkers,
sleight Of hand workers, etc.
Some four or five members Of the
Christian Crusaders are In the city
pitching their tents preparatory TO
holding a months meeting in this city
beginning about the middle Of May.
This band Of Christian workers have
been hard at work for some time and
after getting everything In readiness
for the meeting, they will take few
weeks of much needed rest before
they begin work here.
: Rev. w. L. Lingle returned from
Houston, Texas, Saturday morning.
Mr.. Lingle Is still undecided in ref
ence to the call extended him by the
congregation Of the First Presbyterian
church Of Houston, but will announce
his decision to his congregation next
Sunday morning. Mr.. Lingle was we'll
pleased with Houston and the Presby-
terian church there. He reports, how
ever, that there Is a great deal OF
wickedness and lawlessness openly
practiced on the Sabbath day there
that is almost unheard Of here. There
is no doubt OF the fact that Houston
affords a much broader field for Ia
Dor and service than Rock Hill, and II
would not be matter Of much sur
prise at all, should Mr.. Lingle an
'nounce to his members on next sun
day morning that he has decided 10
accept the call to the nastorate OF the
church in that city, as 1t Is we'll known
that It is his desire to go and always
be where he can accomplish the most
good. At the same time 1t Will be the
source Of much qualification to the
people of Rock Hill, should he decide
to remain here.
The annual inspection Of the mill
tary companies of the state Is draw
ing near. The inspection Of the Ca
tawba rifles will take place on Thurs
day night of this week at the armory.
Practice drills will be held every night
this week up to Thursday night. The
company has been drilling Tuesday
night OF eacn week lOE SOiiic tithC dho
Capt. Cozby feels confident that his
company will pass very creditable
examination.
A very appropriate programme or
exercises has been arranged for Me
mortal day at Ebenezer, on May lO,
4 o'clock y. m., under the auspices or
the S. D. Barron chapter U. D. c.. The
opening PRAYER will be offered by Rev.
w. L. Lingle The roll will be called
by Hon. w. H. Stewart, and the
speakers will be introduced by Capt.
Ircdell Jones. Cox w. w. Lumpkin or
Columbia will deliver the senior ad-
dress. while the junior address will be
delivered by Prof. ]. K. Roach princi-
pal Of the Fort Mil Graded schools.
The home OF ]. II. DoZier. In the VI
cinity of the Highland Park mill, was
entered Sunday morning between lo
and IL o'clock, and several articles OF
clothing stolen, including a khaki uni
form belonging to young Cardie. DO.
zier, a good pair of pants. pair or
shoes, several shirts and razor. The
thief also visited the dining room De
fore taking his departure and helped
himself to good dinner which he
found ready prepared, Mrs. Dozier
having prepared the Sunday meal for
the family Saturday afternoon. the
burglary was committed while Mr.
Dozier and one of his sons were at
church and Mrs. Dozier and other
members of the family we're visiting
a sick neighbor.
Mrs. Harriet A. Harrison, about 80
years old. died at her home in the Ar
cade mill village Friday afternoon
of paralysis. Several grown children
survive to mourn the loss Of moth
err Funeral services were held at the
residence Saturday afternoon by Rev.
C.. F.. Peele, and the remains were
inferred in Laurelwood cemetery
The G.. M. A. baseball team were de-
feated in a match game Of ball Mon
day afternoon with a team from the
Charlotte Military Institute, OF Char
lotte, N. c., by a score Of to 13. The
c. M. AS. have been doing some good
playing this season and are just now
getting their team we'll organized.
The strange negro, claiming to hail
from Hickory, N. c., who turned up
in Rock Hill about month ago In full
bloom with a case of smallpox. and
was confined in the pest house was
discharged some time ago. 1t devel-
oped that the negro woman, who was
also confined in the pest house. had
already had smallpox and she too has
been discharged, so Rock Hill Is once
more free from this much dreaded
disease.
While the fruit crop has no doubt
sustained serious injury from the re-
cent cool snap, those who have exam
ined the trees saw nothing like all the
fruit has been killed.
The many friends Of the venerable
Peter Garrison will be pleased to
learn that he has so far recovered
from his recent illness as to sit up
and walk about In his room.
Mayor ]. ]. Hull has been confined
to his room the past week, but was
able to be out again Monday.
Mr.. w. ]. Roddey. who has been In
New York the past week attending
the Equitable meeting, returned to
the city Monday morning.
Easter Sunday has come and gone
apain. 1t was an ideal day. Large
crowds attended the special services at
all the churches of the city. and the
array of Easter bonnets. hats and
gowns was up to the standard.
NOTES FROM SHARON.