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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-09-07
LOST.

7 OST-GOd pin with bar and four.leaf clover
IL with pearl center. Probably at Congo
church Il ,wer show. Finder will be rewarded
by returning same to K. Il Huling.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-09-07

Il OR SALE-Oue No. Densmore type writer.
II Nearly new. used very little Would sell
with II roll top writer desk Also one Texas
Cowboy saddle. Buel Notion Walker 2O2 20i
Pleasant 81. 2n1
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-11-27

the evidence. There were number of
witnesses, including several negro
women, but their testimony, all given
with seeming reluctance, was very
meagre. Mayor Dixon suspended judg-
ment on payment of the costs, at the
same time warning the offenders that
the warrants in hand would be held
over them and that any future breach
of the law in this matter would go hard
with them. In disposing Of the case
he took occasion TO say. for the bene-
fit of the two indicted and the negro
the law to even give the drug away
and admonishing them that the law
would be enforced in this regard. In
conversation with Chief of Police l. N.
Alexander, it was learned that the CO.
caine habit is greatly on the increase
among Gastonia negroes, the natural
result being that the victims are worth
less and criminal and furnish large
per cent of the deviltry which keeps
the police courts daily grind going. The
police officers are, or course, more
thoroughly acquainted with the work.
ings of the drug and the growing ex-
tent of its use than the average citizen
and are in a position to speak author
itatively on the subject 1t is even
hinted that cocaine wakes are
held in certain quarters where the
drug is taken in sufficient quantities by
those that gather to render them hila-
.rious. With the farmers crying for ne
groes to pick cotton and many good
jobs going begging, not few negroes,
many of whom it is certain are cocaine
users, loaf around town and refuse to
work. The following other cases were
disposed of yesterday: Gabe McCully,
negro, drunk and staggering, bond OF
$3.50 forfeited; Cephas Cloud, negro,
ARRAY with Leila Miller, negro, dis
charged, the latter being fined $3.50
and the cost in this case and $3.50 and
cost for being drunk and disorderly,
the whole amounting to $40.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-11-27
His Memory Was Good.

In self-governing Mohammedan
countries, where the administration is
always bad, education of the masses is
generally suppressed, or at least neg
lected. The native who would write q
letter or have one read must visit a
little booth, about the size Of dry
goods box, under a house around the
corner A questionable character Of
doubtful race sits Turkish fashion in
this box, peeping out Of the opening, on
a level with the roadway. Before him,
says the Youths Companion, are a
pot Of thick writing fluid, several stub
by wooden pens. some slips Of coarse
paper and a pepper box Of sand, with
which the ink is sprinkled and dried.
A veiled lady, carefully covering her
face, comes up to the booth, stoops
and presents letter.
From whom" asks the sage Of ci-
pher. .......
Our husband" the veiled lady re-
plies. (She is one Of several wives)
Most beloved of my wives the fiat
tering man of letters begins to read,
I am we'll. 1 wish you are well. The
weather is we'll The camels are well. "
Here the wise man studies the docu-
ment closely and asks, What is your
husbands name?"
"Almoon, effendi," the lady replies.
"Ah, yes. .Almoon,'" says the sage.
The woman pays small coin.
A few weeks later the same woman
appears with another letter.
From whom is it?" again the ques-
tion.
Our husband" again the reply.
Most beloved wife,'-by way of
variation-T am we'll. I wish you
well. The camels are WELL"
What did you say your husbands
name is?"
"Almoon."
"Ah, yes, Almoon. Your husbands
writer does not form his letters well"
The woman pays another small coin.
Some time later she returns again.
The intelligent man Of letters recog-
nizes her this time, and employs his
trained memory.
Most beloved of my wives he be-
gins. I hope you are we'll. l am
"Effendi," interrupts the lady, Il
think this letter is from my sister"
"Ah. you should have told mel"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-11-27
Autnuroils department.
Blows Passed at Bar.

Blows Passed at Bar.
overshrewd lawyers often furnish
their adversaries with weapons.
Did you see this tree that has been
mentioned by the roadside?" and advo-
cate inquired ~
''Yes, sir; I saw 1t very plainly"
'1t was conspicuous, them"
The witness seemed puzzled by the
new word. He repeated his former
assertion.
what Is the difference" sneered
the lawyer, between plain and con-
spicuous?"
But he was hoist with his own pc
tard. The witness innocently answer
ed: ~. .|
'T can see you plainly sir, among
the other lawyers. though you are not
a bit conspicuous" -.-...-.
In another instance a blow directed
against the character Of a witness for
chilly recoiled.
you were in the company Of those
people ?"t he was asked.
"of two friends, sir"
sFriends! Two thieves, l suppose
you mean?" .-'..
THAT may be so," was the dry re-
tort; they are both lawyers"
The blow that destroys the effect OF
an adverse examination is occasionally
more the result of an accident than OF
conscious effort In a trial not long
ago a very simple witness was in the
box, and, after going through his or
deal, was ready to retire. One question
remained: . " "
Now, Mr.. -, has not an attempt
been made to induce you to tell the
court a different story?"
"a different story to what ] have
told, sir?'' EE hrs= &
"Yes, is It not SOP"
YES, sir"
upon your oath. I demand to know
who the persons are who have attempt-
ed this" 81. .se.t
well, SIR you've tried as hard as
any Of EN-" was the unexpected an
swer.
IL enQeQ the CONVERSATION.
Jim jackson was brought before
western judge; charged with chicken
stealing. After the evidence was all In
the justice, with a perplexed look. said:
But do not understand, Jackson,
how 1t was possible for you to steal
those chickens when they were roosting
right under the owners window and
there were two vicious dogs in the
yard" ....
"Hit wouldn't do yer bit o good,
ledge, for me to 'splain how kotched
dem chickens, for yo' couldn't do hit
yerself eff yer tried 1t fohty times. an
yer might get yer hide full er lead.
De bes' way fer yer to do, jedge, Is
jest ter buy you chickens in de mark
ct same ez odder folks does, and when
yer wants to commit any rascality do
hit on de bench, whar yo' Is at home"
Scrap Book.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-11-27
J. j. KELLER & co,
COTTON INSURANCE.

7 AM prepared to write Insurance
i on Cotton stored either in open
yard or in outbuildings on farms.
Farmers can arrange to borrow
money On my insurance policies on
cotton held on their farms the same
as If the cotton were stored in a
warehouse in town. Rate 81 per cent
Write or call at my office for rates OF
insurance and other information.
]. r. LINDSAY.
Ort z tf tt.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-11-27

EVERYBODY KNOWS THAT SHEER.
ER'S Is the PLACE to get the BEST
FRESH MEATS the market affords
all the year round.
I also have a nice line OF CANNED
GOODS, FRUITS and VEGETABLES
to suit the seasons, with the Best Ac-
commodations, Low Prices and Quick
Delivery.
I want EVERYBODY to PLEASE
PAY. Don't wait until Judgment Day
and have st. Peter to ask "Whai
about that Big Bill YOU owe SHER.
ER?"
work Sixteen Hours Every Day
To Try to Make Ends Meet,
While Lots of People Eat My Stuff
And Loaf Upon the Street.
Yours to Serve,
OLD GEORGE,
THE BUTCHER.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-11-27

FULLY ARMED.-A good story is told
of a young recruit who enlisted in a
regiment stationed at Aldershot. One
day he was on guard duty and was
slowly stepping up and down when an
officer approached. After the usual
salute the officer said:
Let me see your rifle"
The raw recruit handed over his rifle,
and a pleased expression stole over his
face. AS the officer received the weap-
on he said in tone Of deepest dis
gust:
You're a fine soldier! You're
given up your rifle. and now what are
you going to do?"
The young fellow turned pale and
putting his hand in his pocket drew
out a big knife and. preparing for
business. said in a voice that could not
be misunderstood:
"Gr me that rife or I'll bore a
hole through you in minute"
The officer instantly decided not to
play any further with the raw recruit,
and the rifle was promptly surrender
ed.-Pearson's Weekly.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-11-27
MACHINE SHOP.

ID EPAIR work in Iron, with first
III class shop and machinist. We are
prepared to do any ordinary repair
work in Iron, Lathes, Drills, etc. Prices
reasonable. Give us a call. One Eight
horse Engine for sale-in good order.
NEELY MFG. CO.
Nov. 6. If II
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-11-27

II The Colonel-Well, boys, this is
my last night at the club. I've got to
be a fearful menace to society, so
there's nothing left for me to do but
go away and be hermit for the rest
of my life.
The Chorus-Why?
The Colonel-Because I've lived here
so long l know everybody's family his
tory.
The Chorus-What of that?
The Colonel-And cOnfound it, I've
got into the habit Of thinking aloud.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-11-27
YORkVILLE
MONUMENT WORKS.
MONUMENTS
incorporated,

We are at present turning out large
numbers Of orders for Monuments and
Tombston0s in Granite and Marble
Our orders are not confined to any
single section, but are coming from all
quarters, and especially from points al
which some of our work has been
erected.
Our marble works are thoroughly
equipped with the most improved de-
vices for handling work rapidly and
at the same time enabling US to give
our customers superior quality at the
most moderate prices.
If you intend to put a monument OF
Granite or Marble over the grave OF g
deceased relative, we will be pleased
to have you call and see samples OF
our work and get our prices.
.. ... w. BROWN WYLlE.
Sec. and Treas.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-11-27
Tuesday, November q, 1906.
CLOT G.
FOR MEN, YOUTHS AND CHILDREN.

With each successive season this store gets better
and better prepared to it's customers IN it's yari
lines is constant aim to better Our quail
ties and varieties and at the time keep prices at
the lowest possible evea level that puts the goods
customers at the lowest obtainabe prices and
at the time allows narrow margin OF proht.
Each year efforts being and more appre-
ciaed is shown by the continued and steady growth
of our business.
In all lines this season we are better than ever
prepared to customers in all lines OF goods,
but one of our strong lines is CLOTHING FOR MEN
AND BOYS. If there is thing that we know bet
how buy to the advantage of trade and our
selves it is CLOTHING. We do not pretend to carry
all the Clothing there is this market, do pre-
tend carry Clothing of the highest price, do
pretend to be able to give you better Clothing values
than anybody else in this city-When it comes to this
part of the Clothing business there is no pretension
about the values can give you-No, we don't pre-
tend be able give you better Clothing values than
is obtainable esewhere-WE CAN AND WILL Do
1T IF YOU'LL GIVE US THE OPPORTUNITY
No, there's no pretension about that. All ask is
that you give opportunity and we will prove to
you that there no pretenson about claim of Civ
ing You BETTER valu:s for YOUR Clothing Money
Than YOU Can Get Elsewhere-PUT THIS CLAIM
TO TEST-IT WILL PAY YOU.
You can get an idea of cur Clothing stock from the
following:
a Childrens Knee Pants Suits 75c ST. $Ias, $r.5o,
SITS, So, $2.5o, So, $3.50 and So.
Youths Long Pants Suits at sa.so, So, $3.50, ST. ss
Sc, 81 and So. s.s22ss2
Mems Suits at $a.5o S. $3.50, So, $3.50. SIS, SO, 81
$780, $s $780, &c. $io ST. $1a $1aso, $I4 up to $IS
Boys Knee Pants at asc 3sc soc, 75c and 81 pair
Boys Long Pants at 7sc, ST., $Ias, $I;5o $Izs, $a
Mems Pants at 7sc' SI' SIa5' Sr.50' Sa' Sa.so %
$3.50, $4, SIS and S.
Childrens Overcoats at $a $2as.. aa4 sas
Youths Overcoats at $3.50, $4 and SIS
Mems Overcoats at SIS, Sc, $3.50, $3.50, So, $40,
Il $Ia5o, $14 and $I6.5o. or
Mems Hunting Coats at 81 and $Iso Each. =
Mems Covert Coats-Waterproof- 81 and $I.5o.
Mems ono Covert Coats at Sa. slsaT
Mems Long Black Slickers-Waterproof- $2
w- Gentlemen: If you will buy the WALK OVER
Shoe you will buy and the Best and Most Stylish
and Most Comfortable Shoe you put on your feet
THE STRAUSS-SMITH COMPANY,
Main and Liberty SIS. Yorkville, s. c
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-11-27
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
County Of York.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.

E. Porter Byers, Plaintiff. against
Frances Galloway and James Gallo
way and IL he be dead the heirs-at-
law of James Galloway, (names un-
known), Defendants.-Summons for
Relief.-(Complain not Served)
To the Defendants above named:
" OU are hereby summoned and re-
ouired to answer the complaint In
the action which is this day filed In
the office Of the Clerk Of the Court OF
Common Pleas, for the said County,
and to serve copy Of your answer to
the said complaint on the subscriber at
his Office in Yorkville, South Carolina,
within twenty days after tho service
hereof, exclusive Of the day Of such
service: and II you fail to answer the
complaint within the time aforesaid
the plaintiff in this action will apply to
the Court for the relief demanded In
the complaint.
]. s. BRICE,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
Yorkville, s. c., Oct. goth, A. D.. 1906.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-11-27

III Teacher-Now, Johnny, how do
you pronounce the word "grace?"
JOHNNY dunno. Teacher patiently
What was 1t that your father
said before you ate breakfast this
morning? Johnny-Pop said that the
eggs were darned rotten.-Judge.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-11-27
NOTICE.

THIS is to notify all persons whom
l. soever against Hunting, Fishing
or Cutting Timber or otherwise Tres
passing on the premises Of the under
signed.
R. NJ. CARROLL,
S. E. CARROLL,
P. c. GASCOIGNE,
D. H. CARROLL.
Nov. 13 t st
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-11-27
Building Material

II you expect to BUILD In WOOD.
STONE, BRICK, CEMENT BLOCKS
or anything else, It will be to your in
terest to see us before you decide all
the details We build everything (ex'
cept castles in the air) and will be
pleased to furnish you with estimates
on Materials, Part of the Work, OF
all of the Work, as may please you.
In any event see us before you begin
operations-we may be able to save
you money on Lumber, Hardware,
Lime, Cement, Fibre Plastering. and
then too, you want to be sure that
you have 1t in your contract that the
painting Is to be- done with DEVOE
PAINT-if you do you'll certainly get
the BEST Paint obtainable.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-11-27
"MURALIA"

is THE LATEST WALL COVERING
OUT TO DATE. SEE ME- HAVE
1T, AND ALL OTHERS.
A. 3. GAINES. ..-,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-11-27
NOTICE.

To the absent Defendant, JAMES
GALLOWAY, or, IL he be dead. to his
heirs at law, names unknown: Please
take notice that the Summons or which
the foregoing is a copy, together with
the Complaint in the above entitled ac-
ton, were filed in the office OF j. A.
Tate, Esq, Clerk Of Court OF Common
Pleas, at York Court House, In York
willie. York County, South Carolina, on
the goth day Of October A. D., 1906.
J. 8. BRICE,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
Yorkville, S. c., Oct. goth, 1906.
Oct. % st
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-11-27
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County Of York.
IN PROBATE COURT.

BY L. r. Williams. Esq. Probate Judge
of York County.
wv HEREAS ]. A. TATE, c. c. c..
w Pls., has applied to me for Let
ters of Administration on all and sim
gular, the goods and chattels, rights
and credits of E. S. PRATHER, late
of the county aforesaid, deceased:
These are, therefore, to cite and ad-
monish all and singular the kindred
and creditors Of the said deceased, to
be and appear before me at our next
Probate Court for the said county, to
be holden at York Court House on
the I'd DAY OF JANUARY, 1907. to
to shew cause II any why the said Ad-
ministration should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal, this
18th day Of November, in the year OF
of our Lord one thousand nine hun
dred and six, and in the 131st year OF
American Independence.
L. r. WILLIAMS,
Probate Judge.
Nov. 20 st
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-11-27
THE BANK OF
HICKORY GROVE
Incorporated Under Laws
OF South Carolina. D.
CAPITAL STOCK $4,000.
S. NJ. MCNEIL, President,
w. S .WILKERSON, Vice Prest.,
n. NJ. McDILL, Cashier.

With ample facilities for the con-
duct of a Safe and Conservative busi-
ness, and able to meet all the Bank
ing requirements Of the town and
community, this institution respect
fully solicits the patronage of all who
may desire to avail themselves Of 1t:
services.
RANK OF HICKORY GROVE.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-11-27
f. Q. BL AC X
Life Insurance
Old Line Mutual
Legal Reserve

Just as solid as 1t Is possible to
make anything.
THE SECURITY LIFE
AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Has compiled with the general insur-
ance laws, and Is licensed to do busi-
ness as legal reserve "Old Line" COM
pany. This means, that the state OF
North Carolina guarantees that the
company's assets and liabilities are
correctly given in its published state
ments.
That the Company has deposited
cash securities with the insurance
commissioner for the absolute protec-
ton Of its policy holders.
FRED c. BLACK.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-11-27
FAIR WARNING.

FAIR WARMING.
A LII Hunting on my land is posi-
n lively forbidden. Disregard of
this notice will be punished to the
full extent of the law.
1. H. NORRIS.
Nov. 13 At
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-11-27

r. 3. Mclean Of Yorkville, has been
spending the week with Mr.. Felix Nc
Lean. Mr.. Audie E. Beam and Miss
Maude Bradley slipped across the line
and were married at Grover Wednes-
day afternoon. The bride is the beau
tiful and very popular daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Mckee Bradley Of GaStonia.
The groom is native of Cherryville,
but was formerly with the Metropoli-
ton Life Insurance Company at Gasto-
MIA, and is we'll known here. The hap
~ couple returned to Gastonia Thurs
lay morning and boarded the c. & N
". train for their future home in Cher
ryville. These young people have
many friends in the city who extend
their best wishes for happy life. 80.
The CASTOR County Cotton Growers as
sociation met in the court house in
Dallas during the noon recess Tuesday
The occasion was the regular meeting
and President A. NJ. Henderson Of Mt
Holly. was in the chair. After calling
the meeting TO order, President Hender-
son announced that it would be neces-
sary to elect a new secretary and treas
urer to succeed Mr.. L. M. Hoffman, who
was unable to serve. Mr.. l.. G. Ar
rowood of Crowder's Mountain town
ship. was unanimously elected to this
office and Immediately entered upon
his duty. Several important speeches
were made before the convention, one
of which. by Captain w. l. Stowe Of
Gastonia, was enthusiastically received.
Capt. Stowe received a vote of thanks
from the association for his address.
The first Saturday of every month was
selected as the time for the regular
meeting. In Gastonia as in many
other towns, large and small. certain
class of negroes are developing the
cocaine habit with the result that fire.
quently they get into court. as was
the case yesterday when Ernest Line
berger and Robert Ransom were before
Mayor Dixon on the charge of selling
and giving away this kind of dope to
their companions. A majority of the
spectators were negroes who came to
see what would be done and to hear
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-04-29
STOCKS PLUNGE DOWN
TO NEW LOW LEVELS
Liquidation and Aggressive Bear
Manipulation Again Held
~ .. Sway. y. ~ =

Special to The Journal
New York, April 2s.-There was an
other severe break in today's stock
market. Many of the prominent issues
made new low levels. Extreme declines
in the active list ranged from one to
ten points altho in the standard issues
the range Of losses was from one to
about three points.
Renewed liquidation, involuntary
and voluntary, was responsible for the
break. There was also the usual ag-
gressive bear manipulation. There
were few commission firms that failed
to have selling orders on account of
exhausted margins. Last night heavy
calls were sent out for more margin
the response Transactions totaled
over 100000 shores.
No local failures were announced,
altho one small suspension was reported
in London, due, it was said, to the
shrinkage in American stocks.
+ Heroic efforts were made in the first
hour to check the decline, but they
failed temporarily. Downward the
Stocks plunged until. in the first part
reached, the turn having come a little
before 11:30, when enormous buying
orders were put in by banking inter
! ests in Reading, Steel, Union Pacific
and other, issues which had shown the
greatest losses. The rally was slow
and was met with further, heavy sell
| ing and up to the close the. declines
! continued. g.l....:.. :. - .-.. .-..-.E
The unfavorable bank statement,
with the surplus reserves reduced about
one-third, contributed to the bearlsh
! sentiment, altho most bankers say there
| is little prospect of-any money tight
ness ahead. There was little feature
abroad, altho London was slightly af-
fected by the reports, Of Turkish
| trouble.
! Union Pacific, United States Steel
and Copper were the active, leaders.
Union Pacific regained fraction of its
| loss of slightly over two points, as did
Steel common from it's loss of over u
point Amalgamated Copper lost close
to two points, but recovered good
/ fraction of this, while Reading closed
almost at it's lowest, or a loss of close
! to four points. Anaconda made an
fextreme loss Of ten points, Great North
ern preferred seven, Smelling and Pa;
cifc Coast Of over five, while losses of
three points or more were recorded III
Delaware {, Hudson, Northern Pacific,
Sloss-Sheffeld and some Of the Inactive
specialties, and industrials, such as Du
luth, South Shore, Wisconsin Central
Pullman, Federal Mining and Smelling
Atlantic Coast line and others.
the close was heavy in tone and with
general and sharp breaks for the day