Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-04-02
HICKORY GROVE NOTES.
Prof. Wilson Called Home-The Fu-
neral Of Tom Harris-Runaway Ae-
eident-Thomas N. Spencer Dead.

FTOIs WILSON SdBo0 Homo-bn ne Fu-
neral of Tom Harris-Runaway Ae.
eident-Thomas N. Spencer Dead.
correspondence Of the Yorkyille Encuire.
HICKORY, s. c., April 1-Prof. J.
ingram Wilson was summoned by tel
egTam to his father, Judge Jno. 8.
Wilson, at Sumter, the 18th ultimo,
who was in q critical condition as the
result Of an operation. He returned
last Tuesday afternoon and resumed
work the next day. During his alb
sence. Mr.. Penny. student Of Wof-
ford college. carried on his work.
An infant Of Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. w.
Bolin Of the Buckhorn neighborhood on
Bullock's creek was buried at Unity
cemetery yesterday morning.
The remains Of Tom Harris were
brought down on the belated south
bound train Saturday morning. The
train reached here about II o'clock.
and the body was at once taken to q
point near old Unity cemetery where
according to his request he was laid
to rest. Funeral services were con-
Quoted by Rev. E. g. Ross Of Carney,
who offlciated by request Of the DOOM
ed man. A large number were pres
ent to view the remains, and assist In
the last sad rites Of the poor victim
Of his own folly.
The children's society Of the Hicko-
ry Grove A. r. P. church, enjoyed an
easter egg hunt on the church grounds
Saturday afternoon. 1t Is needless to
say that the children enjoyed the oc-
casion thoroughly.
. Magistrate r. L. A. Smith now dis
penses justice from q new office re-
Gently erected at the rear Of Mr.. ]. w.
Castles store.
Owing to the exceptionally fine
weather Of the last two months, farm
work Is more advanced than for
number Of years.
The showers Of yesterday were very
much welcomed as the land that had
not been stirred was getting very dry
and hard.
A great deal of guano has been de-
iivered from this place. Some has al
ready been put In the soil. Some corn
has also been planted during last
week.
Mr.. Baxter ,wilkie has been quite
sick for week from the effects Of the
grip.
Miss Sallie Allison has been quite
unwell for some time.
Rev. j. C. Counts had the misfor-
tune to lose fine horse q short time
ago, from something like spasmodic
collie.
Herbert baltimore, the little son Of
Mr. Dan baltimore, had a narrow es-
cape from death or serious accident
last week. The little boy, who is
about eight years old lives with Mr..
Geo. c. Leech. That morning he rode
out to hunt some cows that failed to
come up. The horse, which Is natur-
ally very nervous became frightened
at the passenger train and ran into q
wire fence near Mr.. Thos e. Castles.
The little fellow got pretty hard fall,
but luckily escaped with few bruises.
Mr.. William LESLIE Of Glover, came
down on a visit to his nieces, Misses
Cleo and Mary LESLIE last week.
Miss Nellie Whiteside's millinery
opening last week was quite sue
cess. Most Of the ladies in town were
present as well as quite a number
from the country.
Mr.. Thomas w. Spencer, died at his
home at Blacksburg Saturday last, and
was buried at Unity cemetery near
here yesterday. the funeral services
being conducted by Rev. ]. c. Counts.
Mr.. Spencer was native Of North
Carolina, having moved mere when
about twenty years Of age. He had
lived In this section nearly all his life.
He was about eighty-seven years OF
age. He had been thrice married.
Several children survive him. AS
member Of the Twelfth regiment, he
made a splendid record as a soldier
in the civil war. He was a peaceable,
law abiding citizen. respected and es-
teemed by everybody.