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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-03-09
DEATH OF MRS. @. L. RIDDLE.

Mrs. Mary Jane Riddle, wife Of Mr..
G.. l. Riddle, died at her home at Zeno
last Wednesday morning at few
minutes after o'clock, and was buried
in Bethel cemetery yesterday morn
ing, the funeral service being con-
Quoted by Rev. w. B. Arrowood, her
pastor, and attended by large con-
course Of sorrowing relatives and
friends from the immediate neighbor-
hood and different parts Of the coun-
ty.
, Mrs. Riddle was a daughter Of the
late Robert and Parmelia Glenn, Of the
Bethel neighborhood and was born on
the 18th day Of May, 1884. She was
married to Mr.. G. L. Riddle, on March
20. 1856 and continued his companion
and helpmeet for fifty-one years.
She is survived by her husband, one
son, Mr.. Robert B. Riddle, three Sis
ters, Mrs. Ann Z. Stanton, and Misses
Sarah and Clarissa Glenn, and seven
grandchildren, six of the children of
Mr.. r. B. Riddle, and the other child
Of her only daughter, the late Mrs. j.
H. Riddle.
When she retired Tuesday night,
Mrs. Riddle was apparently in her
usual health having gone through her
active routine of the day before with
out complaint. During the morning
Mr.. Riddle was awakened by a slight
noise that attracted his attention to
Mrs. Riddle. He spoke to his wife;
but there was no answer. Then he
called Mr.. R. B. Riddle; but within a
very few minutes afterward the spirit
of the devoted wife and mother had
winged its flight. Death came calmly
and peacefully without the tremor of
a muscle.
Mrs. Riddle lived for those around
her. She never considered personal
comfort so long as 1t was possible to
minister to the comfort Of others.
Self was forgotten in her efforts to add
to the pleasures and tighten the bur!
dens of her husband and children, her
grandchildren, and her neighbors. She
was always ready to undergo any dis
comfort to herself to comfort and as
sist those who were in distress, no
matter whether the needy one was
white or colored-thelr need was her
only guide. To turn a deaf ear to an
appeal for aid was an impossible thing
for her. She was woman who was
universally loved by all who came
within her sphere. Her presence Will
be sadly missed but her influence Tor
good will be felt in Bethel congrega-
ton for years to come. She was a
member of Bethel Presbyterian church
for nearly twenty-seven years, and
daily lived the Christian life she pro-
fessed. The hymns sung at her funer-
al were in accordance with a request
previously made of her pastor.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-03-09
THE CONFERENCE REUNION.
General carwiIe Issues a General Or
der to South Carolina Veterans.


der to South Carolina Veterans.
The following order has been is
sued by the South Carolina division,
United Confederate Veterans:
Comrades: Each annual reunion
marks another milestone passed in
our lives. Last we met at Louisville,
Ky., and a glorious gathering 1t was.
On April 25, 26. 81, 1906, we assem-
BILE at New Orleans, La. The promise
is good for even, larger reunion
than the last.
Each camp is urged to meet at the
earliest possible date, to elect It's full
quota of delegates and to insist upon
their attendance; 1t is duty we owe
ourselves, 1t is a duty we owe each
other, 1t Is a duty we owe TO the
memory Of the heroic absence OF our
departed comrades.
At each reunion the absence OF IA
miliar faces, the gaps in the line, the
thinned ranks of the marching col
umn, all admonish us that some day
our friends will miss us. and we COW
ct the grateful tear drop Of their ten
der recollection.
But in the midst Of noble senti-
ment we must not forget the demands
of business We can not AFFORD TO
neglect our dues; for then are we
kept in full fellowship with our
friends. The annual dues of ten
cents on each member should be for
warded at once to Gen. Williams E.
Mickle, P. o. box 1897, New Orleans,
La. The dues for the South Carolina
division are five cents on each mem
Der, and should be forwarded to j. M.
Jordan, adjutant general, Greenville'
S. c.. No camp will be entitled to
either the general or state reunion
unless these dues are paid, and they
are necessary to the proper enforce
ment Of the purposes Of our organi-
zation. The exaction is very small,
too small to be burden on any one,
and we respectfully press 1t upon the
attention of all our camps that this
matter can not with safety to the life
Of the organization. be neglected.
The general commander takes
great pleasure in announcing to the
comrades the appointment of two OF
Cardinals loveliest and noblest
daughters, Miss Llewlie Bamberg of
Ramberg, S. c., and Miss Elizabeth
Orr Henry Of Greenville, S. c., as
your sponsor and maid of honor re-
respectively. Also the following staff
appointments: ]. H. Wharton, Wa
terloo, S. c., inspector general, with
rank of lieutenant colonel; John H.
Earle, Greenville, S. c., aid-de-camp,
with rank of major.
Notice of place and date of the
state reunion will be published later.
THOMAS w. CARwILE,
Mai. Gen., S. c. Division, U. c. V.
J. NJ. JORDAN,
Adj. Gen. and Chief of Staff.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-03-09

REPRESENTATIVE Lever has secured a
favorable report on his bill to appro-
pirate twenty thousand dollars for the
promotion of the dairy interests of the
country and is now working to have
the bill incorporated in the general agri-
cultural appropriation bill. 1t Is un-
derstood that If the appropriation goes
through all right, and there Is every
hope for it, it will merely mean that
other more liberal appropriations will
have to follow along the same line, and
that the dairy industry in the south
will eventually be developed to pro-
portions that will cut a considerable
figure in the increasing prosperity OF
this section.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-03-09
TIE NEW BIRD LAW.

On the publication of the interview
with DIR. ]. H. Saye. member of the
house of representatives, In the last
issue of THE ENQUIRER, Mr.. Walton S.
Neil. game warden for York county,
telegraphed to the attorney general for
definite and particular information as
to the new law. Assistant Attorney
General Youmans replied by wire, stat
ing that he could not give the infor-
nation desired until he had had an OPP
portunity to look up the several acts
that had been passed on the subject;
but which had not yet been printed.
Yesterday morning, however, Mr.. Nell
received from Col. Youmans copies OF
all the new acts on the subject.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-03-09
ABOUT PEOPLE.
Mrs. M. H. Curry of Gastonia,

Mrs. NJ H. Curry Of Gastonia, Is
spending several weeks in town.
Mrs w. G. White returned home
yesterday after spending several days
in Charlotte visiting friends.
Miss Mary Faulkner of Kings Creek
has been visiting her sister, Miss Eliz-
abeth, at Due West Female college.
Mrs Frank NJ. Farr and Mrs. Julia
d. Rainey of Union. were the guests
of Mrs. l.. A. Johnson several days
this week.
Mr.. w. c. Wilburn of Kings Creek
has just returned from pleasant
visit to his brother Mr.. Hervey VIII
burn, at Datona, Fla.
Mr.. James +. Thomson and Miss
Gussie Beatty, of the Thomson Com
pany. returned yesterday from the
northern markets, where they have
been during the past ten days buying
spring and summer goods.
Among the Yorkville people who
attended the funeral of Mrs. Riddle
at Bethel yesterday were the follow
ing: Miss Hazel Grist, Messrs. w. H
McCorkle, c. w. Carroll, Sam NJ, o.
E. and A. M. Grist, ]. A. Tate, Frank
C. Riddle. and DR.. A. Y. Cartwright
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-03-09
HICKORY GROVE NOTES.
Large Deliveries of Fertilizers-Per-
! sonaL ,Meation--Dr. Hood Better. {
,,o,r.s,,,d.n..eS Of the YorkyilIe Enquirea : r

LARGE Deliveries of Fertilizers-Per-
! sonaL ,Meation--Dr. Hood Better. {
t,orrrspondeoce Of tne YorkvilIe Enauire,.
HICKORY, March S.-Business has
been a little dull the past few days.
The farmers have taken advantage
Of the fair weather to rush farming
operations. Quite lot Of guano has
already been delivered at this place.
Miss Effie Belle Worth entertained
quite a number Of her friends at her
home at this place, Tuesday night
last.
Miss Nellie Whiteside returned
from a three weeks trip to Atlanta
last Friday.
There will be a hot supper at Mr..
]. H. Wylie's tomorrow night under
the auspices Of the Ladies' Aid Socie-
ty of the A. r. p. church. The public
is invited to attend.
to the old home place about three
and a half miles from here, where
he goes to look after the farm. Mrs.
Sarah Whitesides his mother. will
go in a few days to make her home
with him for the present.
Mrs. ]. N. McDill has been quite
unwell for several days.
Mr.. j. w. Leech, the eHlclent car
rier on route No. l, was somewhat
unwell last week, and was on the
route several days.
Mrs. w. T. Slaughter and Mrs. Dr..
C. C. Leech, returned from Few
days visit to relatives and friends at
Spartanburg, about week ago.
Miss Mayme Plexico Of Clay HILL
is visiting Mrs. DR.. Hood.
Dr. w. A. Hood, who has been
quite sick with grippe for the past
five weeks rs able to be out little
again.
Miss Mary Whiteside Of the Beer
sheba neighborhood, Is visiting her
uncle, Mr.. Jos. M. Whiteside.
DR.. H. M. Banks, an aged physl-
clan from New Jersey, Is spending
some time here for the beneht OF
his health.
Mr.. ]. Lester Wells Of Mooresville,
N. c., is visiting his mother, Mrs. j..
w. Wells.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-03-09
sULLocK's CREEK MATTERS.
What the Farmers Are Doing-Per'
sonal and Other Notes.


BuLIocK's CREEK, March S.-Far-
mers have been very busy the last
few weeks preparing for another crop
The largest part Of last years cotton
crop of this section Is still In the
hands of the farmers.
Mr.. David Good who had stroke OF
paralysis several weeks ago Is improv-
ing.
Mr.. McAbee of Lockhart has moved
to his plantation on Bells creek.
Mr.. Fitz Brawley Of Tennessee Is
visiting friends and relatives In this
neighborhood.
Miss Bell Dowdle, daughter Of Mr..
Samuel Dowdle, died at Lockhart on
Sunday Of last week, after a lingering
illness Of consumption. aged nineteen
years. Funeral was preached by Kew
J. B. Swami, at Bullock's Creek on
Monday and interment in the ceme-
terry here.
There was a row among the darkies
at Pleasant colored church Sunday.
Several shots were fired but no one
was seriously hurt.
Mr.. Reggie Bankhead of Wofford Is
at home recuperating after an attack
Of measles.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-03-09

DEATH OF ED w. MELLoN.-Mr. Ed
w. Mellon head Of the Ed w. Mellon
company and one Of Charlotte's best
liked citizens, died at his home at No
9 North Poplar street, this morning al
11.30 o'clock. Mr.. Mellon had been IN
disposed for ten days with the grip
but had kept to his bed very little. He
was at the store yesterday, returning
home about o'clock In the afternoon
He remained at home this morning
complaining that he was not feeling
we'll A few minutes before IL o'clock
he became desperately Ill and gradual
ly sank. Death Is attributed to heart
failure. His family was at the bedside
when the end came.
Mr.. Mellon was born In CASTOR
county Oh November 18th, 1S49, ana
was therefore in his fifty-sixth year.
He came to Charlotte when twenty
one years Of age and accepted posi-
ton as clerk in John E. Oates & Com
pany's hardware store, which was con-
Quoted in the store room recently occu-
pied by the Carolina Clothing compa-
ny. He afterwards worked for Brem,
Brown & Company. Elias & Cohen ana
w. Kaufman.
He was with the latter for about
eight years, leaving 1t ten years ago to
become senior partner Of the firm or
Mellon & Shelton, retailing clothiers.
1t was as a clerk In the different
stores that Mr.. Mellon became so well
known to the people Of the city and
county. It Is said that he knew more
men, women and children, was better
liked by them and commanded big
ger salary for his service than any
clerk who has ever worked in any
Charlotte store.
Mr.. Mellon and Mr.. Thomas M.
Shelton his brother-j law, went into
the clothing business together and
prospered from the very first. The
firm has since become stock company
and II Is now perhaps the most exten-
sive business of its kind in the state.
Sixteen years ago In October Mr..
Mellon married Miss Eta Craig,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. ]. II. Craig
of Gastonia, both Of whom are now liv-
ing. He Is survived by his wife and
five children-Mary Neil, Sarah, jean
cite, John Craig and Margaret One
son Is dead. His only sister died a
few months ago.
Big-hearted, courteous to all,
thoughtful. Of all around him, few men
ever won the esteem Of as many peo-
pie as did Mr.. Mellon. He knew half
Of the people in the county by name
and he was ready at all times to do
any Of them a good turn or help them
out OF hole.
A friend Of his remarked this morn
ing that he did more for the poor and
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-03-09
MERE-MENTION.

The Ohio legislation has appropria-
ted $4,000 on account of the jamestown
exposition. -. .Chas. M. Schwab, for
mer president of the United States
steel corporation, is seriously Ill. .....
Major Livingston Minis, former mayor
of Atlanta, died in that city last Tues
day. -. d. The New York grand jury Is
investigating the Mutual Reserve Fund
Life Insurance company, a notoriously
rotten insurance organization Of New
York. ...... Hon. James M. Griggs Of
Georgia, has been chosen chairman Of
the Democratic congressional commit
tee. H. P. Perham Of st. Louis,
president Of the order Of railway tele-
graphers, announces that the differ
ences between hts order and the South
ern railway Is in process Of satisfacto-
ry adjustment and that there will be
no strike today as has been threaten
ed. .... The president has dismissed
Horace Speed, district attorney Of
Oklahoma, as the result Of an investi-
cation.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-03-09
WITHIN THE TOWN.

-Tavora Cotton mill has put in big
bell with which to give signals to the
operatives.
MIR. John E. Carroll and other gen.
tlemen Of Yorkville are considering the
idea of organizing a brass band. Prof.
Herndon will give them all the assist
ance in his power.
The local business people are look
ing forward with pleasure to the put
ting on of the new passenger train on
the Carolina and North Western on
April 1.
II Quite a number Of citizens who
are desirous of registering, have found
themselves unable to do so for lack Of
state registration certificates. Those
who are without state registration GER
tifcates and who fail to get them on
the first Monday in April will run a
pretty close chance to lose their
votes.
There has been a good deal Of cot
ton moving through The streets of
Yorkville during the past few days;
but inquiry develops that very little of
1t has been going to sale. Most of 1t
has gone to the warehouses, where the
owners seem to be intending to let 1t
remain until the price gets better.
In securing an engagement with
Betsy Hamilton at the court house
next Tuesday might, the Kings Noun
tain Chapter D. A. r. have arranged to
give the people Of Yorkville rare
treat, out Of the usual order, and one
which, it is safe to say, everybody will
enjoy. Betsy Hamilton, as stated In
another column, is easily one Of the
most accomplished literary geniuses of
her generation, and II she should hap
pen to fail to thoroughly delight her
audience next Tuesday night 1t will be
the first such failure to be recorded
against her during a long and brilliant
career as an author and public enter
ltainer Although she Is well-known
Ito all general readers, and many York
Vile people have seen and heard her,
fthis will be her first visit to the town,
and II she is not greeted by crowded
house next Tuesday night, 1t will be
the people who fail to take advantage
of this opportunity who VIII be the
losers.
- Miss E. B. French. who has been
engaged in missionary work at Hang
chow, China for the past eighteen
or twenty years, made quite an inter
esting talk to a large and apprecia-
tive congregation at the Presbyterian
church last night and another to the
children of the graded school this
morning. Last night she wore the
costume of the native Chinese and
during her talk this morning two OF
the girl pupils Of the graded school
wore Chinese native costumes OF diff
ferent classes as an illustration to
the other pupils. Miss French told
her audience last night Of the man.
ners and customs of the Chinese peo-
ple, the trials, difficulties and COM
pensations Of missionaries, and gave
a lot Of general information that was
Of particular interest. She told the
children this morning more particu-
larly of Chinese children, about their
education, their obedient relations to
their parents and their-sports and
| diversions. Both talks had been ev-
lidently prepared with great care and
discrimination and those who heard
them were very much impressed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-03-09

Il is reported that before coming out
of their room with their verdict, the
Jurors in the Hasty case pledged them
selves to secrecy as to how individual
members stood; but nevertheless there
Is in circulation a rumor to the effect
that for long time the vote stood ten
for hanging and two for mansluaghter.
The two finally forced a compromise on
the proposition Of guilty, with re-
commentator to the mercy OF the
court.
In connection with his law practice,
Mr.. J., c. Wilborn has decided also
to give especial attention to real es-
tate, acting as agent for both sellers
and buyers. There has long been a
pressing need here for a live. intelli-
gent real estate agency, and Mr.. VIII
born is fully competent to discharge
the duties of the position to the ad-
vantage Of real estate owners and to
the town. Owners Of real estate who
desire to sell should settle on a price
they would be willing to take. and
place the matter into the hands of
Mr.. Wilborn. 1t is a proposition on
which nobody can be hurt; but on
which all concerned stand a good
show of being benefited.
That is an interesting article from
the Spartanburg Journal in another
column, on the subject Of plowing by
steam. AS to whether York county has
a farmer of sufficient enterprise and
nerve to try the experiment, we are
unable to say; but at the same time
we are of opinion that the day OF
steam blowing in this section Is not
long way off. In the meantime, II there
is anybody in this locality who is de-
slrous of more specific information on
the subject, we suggest that they con-
fer with Messrs. Faulkner & McElwee
of Kings Creek. These gentlemen are
giving especial attention to traction
machinery of all kinds, and Mr.. Faux
ner, being an experienced machinist,
will be able to give information of great
practical value. From what we know
of this young gentleman, also, we have
no hesitation in saying that his repre-
sentations will be reliable.
We have been very much gratifed
at the manner in which our readers
generally have received the undertak-
ing of THE ENQUIRER to reproduce the
historical sketches Of Rev DR.. Latham
and the Revolutionary novel, Horse
Shoe Robinson. Our principal hesita-
ton in making the attempt was the
great expense involved. OF course the
ordinary reader does not know 1t; but
the cost of type setting is very consid-
erably greater than the cost of plate
matter, something like 10 to /. Neither
of these works Is to be had in plate mat
ter. The history has to be transcribed
from the files of THE ENQUIRER before
1t can be put in type, and the story Is
being set up from a printed volume.
We find that almost everybody Is
reading both works, and so far as we
have heard expressions everybody IS
delighted with both. We have had
abundant good reason to congratulate
ourselves on both ventures. and abso-
lutely no occasion to regret the extra
eXpenSe
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-03-09
LOCAL. AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Mrs. w. B. Moore, Regent-Announces
the appearance Of Betsy Hamilton
at the court house next Tuesday
evening, benefit Of D. A. R.
T. N. Thomasson, b-Trustee-Will
distribute Alliance Exchange funds
, at Union church on "Wednesday,
March 14th.
G. NJ Carroll-Requests parties on his
club to The Enquirer to pay on or
before next Thursday.
]. L. McGill, Pres.-Calls q meeting
of Bethany cotton growers next Fri
day at Bethany Presbyterial High
school building, Q p. m.
Jno. r. Hart, Attorney-Wants infor-
nation as to the whereabouts of
Mary Schubert.
T. w. Wood & Sons, Richmond-TeH
you about the merits Of Woods
evergreen lawn grass. Descriptive
catalogue on request.
Curtis Publishing Co., Philadelphia
Tells boys to get in line to make
money selling the Saturday Even
ing Post. See fourth page.
Virginia Carolina Chemical Co.'S
showing the pictures Of two farms,
and tell how the difference comes
about See fourth page.
w. Brown Wylie, Pres.-Gives notice
of annual meeting Of stockholders
Yorkville Building and Loan asso-
citation on March 18th.
Foushee Cash Store-Will have spe-
cial sale of ladies' skirts next Mon
day. Remnants on sale today, to-
morrow and Monday-9 cts yard
Carroll Bros-Offer pound Of Arm
and Hammer brand soda for cts
They have sold about 100 Oliver
turn plows since January 1st.
70 II Tao6ar-IQ 0fIQrinR
attractive bargains in fancy dress
shirts and night robes for men. 36
inch bleaching at cts per yard.
York Supply Co.-Has Van Camps
hominy. Also has rust proof seed
oats, feed oats, corn, -four, meal, ETC.
Full supply fertilizers on hand
York Drug Store-Recommends the
use Of Chloro- -Naptholeum as a dis
infectant and deodorant around the
sick room and premises generally
Withers Adickes Co.-Offers hard
ware at less than value including
plows, hinges. razors, knives, scis-
sors, etc. Seeds of all kinds.
Strauss Smith Co.-Wants buyers OF
ready-to-wear clothes to know that
they will be ready to please all
corners in quality, variety and
price.
Miss Rosa Lindsay-1nvites you 70
sce her work and get prices before
giving orders for photo work.
First National Bank-Tells you about
different roads to wealth, and then
points out the one honorable path
to attain that end.
Thomson Co.-Says 1t has two win
ners In dress goods. Makes special
prices on mill end dress goods and
calicoes.
T. w. Speck, The Jeweler-Compares
first-class fountain pen with the OLD
time pocket ink wells. He recon-
mends the Parker lucky curve.
j. ]. Keller & Co.-Sell carpenters
tools and wants you to see them be-
fore buying anything in this line
Best tools at right prices.
Dobson Bros Cash Store-Invites the
ladies to the Temple of Fashion
to see the latest things In millinery
Remember Charlotte laundry.
I. w. Johnson-Invites you to come
to him for Blue Ribbon. extracts
coffees. teas, meal, flour, molasses
canned goods, breakfast food, etc.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-03-09

AN ILLUSTRATED STORY A senator,
says a Washington dispatch, who call
ed on President Roosevelt soon after
the senate committee on interstate
commerce placed Senator Ti!lman Of
South Carolina in charge Of the Hep
burn railroad rate bill, was asked
what Mr.. Roosevelt said or what he
thought Of the action Of the committee.
II can best illustrate my impression
by a story" said the senator. This
incident took place in a household
when the mother-in-law joke had
ceased to be a merry jest. The wife
had just received letter notifying her
of forthcoming visit from her moth
er. She was very much disturbed and
was afraid to break the news to the
head of the family So she deputized
a younger son to do so. When the
child returned, she said:
"'Did you tell father"
"I did, was the reply.
"'Did he swear"
mo, mama, he did not; but never
saw such a peculiar smile on his face
In all my life"