Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-06-07
ROCK HILL AND VICINITY.
FraternaI Union Meetins-Town coun-
ell Proceedinss-PersonaI and Other

ell Proceedinss-Personal and Other
Notes.
correspondence OF the Yorkville Enquirer
Rock HILL, June 6th.-Tuesday
evening the Fraternal Union Of Amer
lea, which has a large local member
ship, held a public increase meeting
which was attended with great sue
cess. On account Of the unusually large
attendance the meeting was held in
Friedheims hall instead Of the lodge
room. Fraternal Master E. w. Conner,
presided. Rev. Elzie Myers, Mr.. Max
G. Bryan, Hon. ]. G.. Wilborn Of York.
Vile, Mr. ]. H. McFadden, District
Deputy A. ]. Evans and others made
short talks. About thirty applications
for membership were received. After
the business meeting the members re-
paired to McElwee's cafe, where
something like 200 sat down to the
supper. Prof. r. ]. Herndon with the
Highland Park cornet band furnished
music for the occasion.
On account Of members wishing to
attend the Winthrop exercises, the city
council failed to meet Monday night.
They met, however on Wednesday
evening. Some important matters
came up. Fire Chief Flowers was COM
missioned to look into the matter OF a
new and UP to date combination wag-
on-one which would carry thousand
feet of hose and with a chemical at
tachment-the present one being In
bad shape.
Mr.. B. N. Craig was elected record
er at a salary Of $500, and will be-
gin his duties on June 10th.
A more important matter was pass
ed on in the carrying Of a motion TO
pass an ordinance governing the speed
Of automobiles and fast and reckless
driving.
The matter relating to the furnish
ing Of water by the W. L. and z. Co.,
and that of granting a franchise to
the telephone company was postponed
until next week.
A very pleasant dance was given
Wednesday night in Friedheim's hall
by the Rock Hill German club. This
function Is commonly known as Com
mencement Hop" and is largely at
tended. There was quite large num-
Der of visitors present, in addition to
the Winthrop girls. Mr.. Paul Nicely
Moore led the german very gracefully.
Prof. Asbury's orchestra furnished the
music and 1t was good. Refreshments
were served.
Miss Annie Courtney Oates, daughter
Of Mrs. S. E. Oates and Mr.. Lorenzo
Medlin Of Waxhaw, N. c., were mar
ried Thursday afternoon at o'clock
in the First Presbyterian church, the
Rev. Luther A. Oates, the brides
brother officiating and the affair being
a very quiet, informal one.
Miss Oates has for several years
been connected with Winthrop college
as assistant matron. Mr.. Medlin Is a
rising young attorney Of Waxhaw.
Immediately after. the ceremony the
70 10 70 ouh ho
there took the Seaboard train for a
visit to jamestown.
Mr.. Brown Garrison, the eldest son
of the late Squire Peter Garrison, who
years ago moved to Arkansas Is Wis
iting here on his return from the
Richmond reunion. Mr.. Garrison is
wearing his Confederate veteran OFF,
GERS uniform and attracting a lot OF
attention. He has prospered out there
and thinks Arkansas a great country.
Mr. Richard Garrison. his brother, who
went there several years ago is also
well pleased
DR.. J. r. Miller has gone to the Ma
tional Medical association meeting at
Atlantic City and from there will go to
New York city to visit the hospitals
and clinics for several weeks before
returning. Mrs. Miller accompanied
him fer a part Of the way, but stopped
in Washington to visit relatives.
Capt. j. ]. Seay and wife Of Rome,
Ga, are visiting at the home Of their
son-in-l law. Mr.. NJ. H. Sandifer.
Miss Madge Johnson is expected
home this week from Washington,
where she has been attending Miss
Stewards private school.
Dr. Dudley Smith Of Florence, a
Rock Hill boy, is visiting his parents,
Capt and Mrs. A. E. Smith.
Miss Clarice Knight Of Lancaster Is
visiting Miss Bleka Lindsay.
Mr.. Robert Chandler Of Mayesville
was a commencement visitor.