Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-05-04
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to be improving.

to be improving.
CHESTER.
Lantern, May 2: Mr.. Uriah Jordan,
one Of the patriarchs, passed to his re-
ward yesterday afternoon. He had
been in failing health for long time,
and for almost year he had been un-
able to leave his home near Fort Lawn.
Mr.. Jordan was In his eighty third
wear. He was born and reared In the
section where he died and all OF his
life was spent in his native community.
When the call to arms came In 1861
Mr.. Jordan responded and four years
of valiant service in the field was his
gift to the fated cause Of the south.
He was ever an exemplar Of the high
est and best in human life, and people
were wont to point to him as bright
and shining exponent Of Christian hV-
ing. .... The Daughters of the Con-
federacy met yesterday afternoon with
Miss Emily Graham at her home on
Wylie street and made out the pro-
gramme for the Memorial Day exer-
cises, which will occur at the opera
house In the afternoon. Rev. S.NJ. Cart
ledge will offer the opening prayer and
]. B. Westbrook, Esq, will deliver the
address. There will also be music be-
fitting the occasion, further announce
ment Of which will appear with the
full programme in our next issue. .....
Mr.. Adolphus Boney Of Yorkville,
went home yesterday morning, after
short visit with his sister, Mrs. s. E.
Colvin. Mrs. ]. Palmer Moore and
children of Guthriesville, who have
been visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. N. Elder In Columbia, passed
through Saturday afternoon on their
return home. . AT a banquet In Nor
folk Saturday night in honor Of Pres.
]. M. Barr, of the Seaboard Air Line
railway, who is retiring after several
years active service. Mr.. ]. L.. Glenn of
this city, was one of the speakers. Mr..
Glenn's subject was, "The Ups and
Downs of a Railroad Lawyer" Sixty
two officials Of the road were present
besides many invited guests. ..... Wal
ter McLurkin, colored, a porter at the
Hotel Chester with a penchant for TAX
ing possession Of the property OF 9TH
ers, was before the mayor Friday
morning charged with robbing one OF
the guests. McLurkin was before the
same tribunal only a few days ago on
similar charge and was dismissed
with a light fine and an impressive ad-
monition against future offenses. On
account of the disregarding of this
kindly warning the mayor lost no time
in sending the boy to the chaingang,
and 1t Is hoped that the experience at
rock breaking will be of benefit In de-
veloping moral character.
GAsToN.
Gastonia Gazette, May 1: Mr.. E: M.
Kincaid Of Mt Holly, was in Gastonia
Saturday evening returning from
business trip down the c. & NV. road.
He says that his father, Mr.. D. P. Kin
caid, is but little improved. He has
been paralyzed since the 26th Of last
May. He partially recovered during
the first few weeks but is still para
lyzed in his left side and arm. He Is
still able, however, by the help Of his
crutch to get about the home and occa-
sionally to walk down town about half
mile away. Mr.. A. X. Leonhardt
left Lowell yesterday on his Indian
motor" with No. IL arriving in Gasto-
mia about 200 yards behind the train.
Mr.. Leonhardt was compelled to slow
down several times on the way on ac-
count of teams in the road; but for this
he would have left the train behind. -.
A very disastrous fire was averted Sat-
urday when the residence Of Rev. M.
M. Ratchford on Cemetery street on
the outskirts of town, was saved. The
fire originated from a pot of pitch
which was being heated on the kitchen
stove. The pitch becoming too hot
caught fire, setting fire to the kitchen
which was considerably damaged. The
fire was put out by neighbors before
the fire company arrived. 80. AS she
was leaving the Methodist church Sun
day night after services, Mrs. L. F.
Groves fell down the steps Of the main
entrance and sustained injuries which
have caused her considerable suffering
since. One wrist was fractured or
badly sprained, and she was much
shocked by the fall. At the parsonage
she received the kindest assistance, and
as soon as possible, medical attention.
Later she was taken home. She suf-
fered much yesterday. but was believed
to be improving.