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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-08-13
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
County of York.

County of York.
IN PROBATE COURT.
BY l.. r. Williams, ESQ.,, Probate Judge
of YORK County.
SAM WATTS has ap-
w piled to me for Letters Of Ad-
on all and singular, the
goods and chattels, rights and credits
of JEFF WATTS, late Of the county
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 Pro-
bate Court for the said county, to be
holden at York Court House on the
the 10Th DAY OF AUGUST, 1907,
to shew cause, II any, why the said
should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal, this
5th day Of August, in the year OF
our Lord one thousand nine hun
dred and seven, and in the 132nd
year of American Independence.
L. R. WILLIAMS,
Probate Judge Of York County.
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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-08-13
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County of York,

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County of York.
IN PROBATE COURT.
BY L. r. Williams, Esq, Probate Judge
Of York County.
" "HEREAS ]. I. and S. w. FER
w GUSON have applied to me for
Letters of Administration, on all and
singular, the goods and chattels,
rights and credits of ]. T. FERGU-
SON, late of the county aforesaid, de-
ceased:
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 21ST DAY OF AUGUST, 1907,
to shew cause II any, why the said ad-
should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal. this
9th day of August, in the year of
our Lord one thousand nine hun
dred and seven, and in the 132nd
year Of American Independence.
L. r. WILLIAMS,
Probate Judge.
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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-08-13

Docs AND PIE.-One of the officers of
the Indian office at Washington was
visiting a reservation in Montana on
government business when a certain
chief who had taken a fancy to Un-
Gle Sans agent, invited him to attend
the wedding of the Indians daughter.
The Indian office man was, to his re-
gret. unable to be present at the fes-
tivities. but the Indian laconically de-
scribed the function subsequently. in
order to indicate what the agent had
Five dogs" said the chief, "and
plenty pie."-Harper's Weekly.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-08-13
CLOTHES CLEANING.

I AM prepared to clean gentlemen's
l. clothes and ladies' skirts In a thor
oughly satisfactory manner, at rea-
sonable prices. Work may be sent di-
rect to my home or left at w. E. Fer
guson's store.
Mrs r. B. McCLAIN.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-08-13

His PROFESSIONAL passing strang-
er was attracted by frightful screams
coming from little house not far from
the road. Hurriedly tying his horse,
he ran to the house and found out that
a little boy had swallowed a quarter
and his mother, not knowing what to
do. had become frantic.
The stranger caught the little fellow
by his heels and. holding him up, gave
him a few shakes. whereupon the
quarter soon dropped to the floor
well, mister" said the grateful
mother, you cert'n'y knowed how TO
get 1t out Air you dOctOr?"
No, madam" replied the stranger,
I'm a collector of internal revenue"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-08-13
WOOD FOR SALE.

T HAVE a quantity Of DRY OAK
l. and PINE WOOD and would be
pleased to make contracts to deliver
same in lots Of from Five Cords up
to Fifty during Aug, Sept, and Oct.
81 II SAM M. GRIST.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-08-13
MACHINE SHOP,

TN addition to having a first class
l. machinist in our machine shop to
make all kinds of repairs to Machin-
cry, Engines, ETC., we also have Mr..
NJ. P. Jonas, a thoroughly competent
Blacksmith. Mules and Horses shod
at 60 cents round.
NEELY MANUFACTURING co.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-08-13
Mistellausuus 8eadina.
IN COUNTIES ADJOINING.
News and Comment Clipped From
Neishboring Exchanges.
LANCASTER.

News, August 10: Little Lessie.
daughter of Mr. j. w. Jennings of the
Craigsville section, whose critical ILL
ness was noted in our last issue, died
Tuesday night. She was about 8
years of age. The remains were
buried at Shiloh, Wednesday,. The
Junior Order and Woodmen picnic at
Dixie Thursday was a big success.
Between 1000 and 1900 persons were
present, all portions Of the county
being represented. Congressman d. E.
Finley, of Yorkville made an address
on behalf of the Woodmen, and the
Hon. Geo. w. Jones and Mr. ]. F. Mes
bit spoke in the interest of the Junior
Order All the speeches were enter
tanning and instructive, and were
very much appreciated by the large
audience. Mr.. Erwin Quick met
with a bad accident Thursday. While
going down into the well of Mr.. Jack
Caskey, in the Dry Creek section to
to clean it out, the chain gave way,
precipitating him a considerable
distance TO the DOttOlll. he Iell hCioss
the bucket and was painfully hurt,
though no bones were broken. .....
Messrs. w. ]. Cunningham. w. Med.
Brown and Hasel Witherspoon, of
Lancaster, and several citizens Of Ker-
shaw, attended the big barbecue and
picnic at the state farm in ker-
show county, last Thursday. About
400 persons altogether were present,
probably as many as 100 citizens of
Sumter arriving on a special train.
The lieutenant governor. Judge Purdy
and other dignitaries were on hand.
Addresses were made by the Hon.
John G. Richards, Senator Hough Of
Kershaw: Colonel Labon Hough and
others There was plenty Of beer to|
drink and an abundance Of good
things to eat. The crops on the
state farm were inspected, which are
said to be unusually fine. There Is one
field of corn of about 600 acres that
is expected to yield from so to rs
bushels to the acre.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-08-13

- Wanted.-Your orders for all
kinds of printed matter. Best work
at fairest prices.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-08-13
CHEROKEE.

Gaffney Ledger, August 8: A sur
prise was sprung upon the people of
Gaffney yesterday when it was learn
ed that on Wednesday evening Mr.. H.
M. Robbins and Miss Alma Lavender
had been quietly married at Blacks
burg, Rev. c. c. Derrick, pastor of
the Methodist church at Blacksburg,
performing the ceremony. The mar
riage was unexpected even to Miss
Lavender and Mr.. Robbins who, while
out driving, decided to no longer post
pone their wedding day. Miss Law
ender is one of Gaffney's most charm
ing young ladies, while Mr.. Robbins
is an energetic young business man,
manager of the local office of the
Postal Telegraph company. Mag
week in which watermelons were the
:hief feature. Four negroes and a
white man were charged with theft
of watermelons and all were found
guilty. The white man and a negro
contributed good coin to the officials,
while the other three negroes will
contribute manual labor. Mr.. S.
L. Hopper of this city, who has had
charge of the White Diamond Lithia
Springs since the opening the first of
June, has given up the management
and returned to Gaffney. Mr.. Hop
per says there is quite large crowd
at the springs now... Mr.. and Mrs.
G. o. Doggett and two daughters,
Misses Lucie and Mary, had narrow
escape from a very serious accident
while driving from Shelby, n. c., to
Cleveland Springs. While crossing
the railroad track a train was seen
approaching and before the horses
could be restrained one fell across the
track and was killed. The carriage
and occupants had a narrow escape.
Happily the party escaped with Sc
we're shaking up and no serious injury.
..... Mr.. James Henry Rice, who
now represents the Audubon society
in South Carolina, has been in Gaffney
for the past few days, and wishes 1t
understood that he will prosecute to
the fullest extent of the law any per-
sons violating the law in regard to the
sale of dynamite. Mr.. Rice says that
1t is frequently the case that persons
use dynamite for the purpose of kill
ing fish in the streams, and that he in
tends to use every means in his power
to stop this pernicious practice.
HhSTNN
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-08-13

D. Horse Shoe Robinson-bound in
cloth, by mail $1.10, from The Enquirer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-24
Installation and Banquet.

The installation Of officers of the new
lodge Mystic Workers Of the World was
held Monday evening in Woodman hall, 1t
was a public affair and about one hum
dred members and invited guests we're
present.
M. E. Curtis, the state manager of the
order, was present and conducted the
ceremonies and gave splendid address.
He was much pleased with the organza-
ton and the interest manifested
Mss May Hubbard was called unpen
during the social part of the evening and
gave a most excellent recitation which
was loudly applauded, The lstof officers
as published last week we're dy install
led except that Claude R. Garnett is
secretary.
An excellent supper was s'rved and
the occasion was very social 'ne.
Regular meeting will be heidi on the lst
and 5rd Tuesday of each montl
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-24

The pleasant home Of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
A Church Of this city was the scene of a
very happy gathering on Friday evening
of last week, when they entertained the
Greenvie Whist club Of which they are
both members. Fourteen members of the
organization, armed with baskets well
filled with eatables, came down on the
4:52 train and formed in line and marched
to his residence recently purchased Of
George Stout, where a most enjoy able
evening was spent.
The merry party returned home on the
1914 train after spending the evening
with music, songs and social intercourse.
Mr.. and Mrs Church, who were mem
bers of the club prior to moving TO this
city, still retain their membership in the
same and this was their first meeting Of
the club outside of their home city and
was a most pleasant and enjoya BILE affair.
Whist was eliminated from the evenings
entertainment but all had a most delight
full time.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-24
EARLY MORNING FIRE
Robb Il MIR and Mrs. Lo. Garfield
Their Pleasant Home.


About six o'clock this morning our
citizens we're startled by the loud and
continued blowing of the fire whistle and
a hasty investigation revealed the fact
that the pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs.
Lo. Canfield located on the river road just
north Of the Cooks Corners road, was in
flames, the fire having originated from a
defective chimney.
The fire department soon responded to
the call but the fact that there was no
water near enough to be available made
it necessary to allow the fire to continue
in its destruction, while efforts were made
TO save the contents of the house Most
of the furniture was saved but the house
which was good sized one was burned
entirely to the ground. The house and
contents were insured in the Wagner
Agency for SlZ00 dollars. While assist
ing in removing the coal stove from the
house Carl Gleason received bad burn
On the check by having portion OF it fall
over against him.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-24
On Serious Charge.

r. F. Perkins was arrested by Deputy
Sheriff Geo. Crawford Friday and brought
before Justice G. W. Moulton on serious
charge made by his daughter, Pearly
Perkins, who if the charge can be
sustained and what is purported to be
facts are true no punishment is too severe
for him.
Pearly is past 6 years of age and the
young man she has been keeping COM
pany with received very threatening
letter from Perkins week before last
warning him to keep awav from her as he
was desperate man. Trouble grew out
of the matter and Pearl says she could
stand his abuse no longer and made the
complaint. Perkins denies the charge
and says it is piece Of spite work be-
cause he objected to the young man going
with her.
His examination will be held Saturday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-24
Pleasant Reception

Mrs. II H. Belding gave a most de-
liohtful afternoon reception a the Bel
ding home on Washington ST Tuesday
afternoon from three to six o'clock in
honor of Mrs. J. A. Baynon. The
rooms we're profusely decohted with
cut flowers, Mrs. Belding and lrs. Bayn-
ton receiving in the parlor, ad Mrs. J.
H. Armstrong serving fruit fippe to the
guests. Mrs. w. P. Hether,gton pre-
sided over the dining room wnre the de-
corations were in pink, and he Misses
Fargo poured tea, and chocl ate while
Mrs J. E. Ferguson serY, painty re-
freshments. A large compaF of ladies
were present and the afterbon was a
most pleasant social function.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-24
EIGHTY YEARS OLD
LAST TUESDAY
Horace III. GOOding Has Reached
That Ripe I'D Age.
Venerable Pioneer ana Good Citizen
Celebrates the Anniversary with a
Few OF His Many Friends.

h6race H. Gooding has passed the 8oth
mile stone in life and very pleasant
function was arranged by his wife and
daughter in honor of the event. He was
eighty years old last Tuesday and eleven
Of his old time friends were invited in for
an eight o'clock dinner and an evening
visit. Including Mr. Gooding there were
twelve at the table which was presided
over by Mrs Goodng and daughter, Mrs
Gray and Mrs. z. w Gooding and a
finer service would not be needed by any
one. The table decorations were fine
at each plate was place card and car
nation. Mr. E. c Greenlee was master
Of ceremonies and many stories were
told Of early experiences in Belding by
the company and Mr. Gooding told of
some of his. adventures in the west also.
He was born in East Bloomfield, N. T.,
Jan. %, 1927, and came to Belding in
April 1872. After returning from
three years trip in the west where he
went in l849, he with his brother, r. B i,
built and operated the first planning mill
here. and for SIS years has been one Of
Belongs best citizens.
After couple of fine solos sung by Mr.,
Greenlee, H. j. Leonard presented Mr..
Gooding with an elegant easy chair
Those present and their ages were: H
H. Gooding 80; J. T. Angel. 81; E. B.
Lapham, S. D. E. Wilson, 20; n.
Leonard. Sc; S. W. Case, 65; Adam
Wagner, 65; p Coville. z5; c. Eddy, 6z;
r. M. Wilson, z5. z. w. Gooding. &C.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-24
Pleasant surprisI

Mrs. Bert Story had mst genuine
surprise sprung on her at hei home last
Friday evening as remndeI from her
friends that she was really pwlng old
and had that day reached another OF
those mile-stones in lfe's patBay
1t was getting along in the pening and
little Alvin Jr. was safely tuckd away in
bed when thirty-two Of the friends OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Story walked in at the
back door and quite took Ms. Story's
breath away with their merr greetings.
Five hundred was the Sne Of the
evening, refreshments we're &ved and a
beautiful set Of china plate presented
Mrs. Story as a pleasant re1hder OF the
occasion.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-24
HADANNUAL MEETING
Outlook for the New Year is Very
Flattsrtng.

Outlook for the New Year is Very
Flattsring.
The annual meeting of the Ballou Mfg
company was held at their office on jan
uary 18th and the following directors
we're chosen for the ensuing year. E. E
Weed, D. M. Gurber. w. w. Hanchett, w
D. Ballou and Frank A. Potter.
The officers chosen for the ensuing year
are as follows: Pres, w. D. Ballou; vice
president, w w. Hanohett; secretary anc
treasurer. Frank A. Peter; asaistan,
Treasurer, J. Ward Wells.
The company reports one Of the most
prosperous years in its history for the
past year and the present outlook for
1907 is very flatterng indeed A large
number Of good orders have already been
received in each department and the early
completion Of the cement mixer building
will admit of pushing work on the mixers
so as to be able to fill the growing de-
mand for this now famous machine.
While in Chicago with their machine the
company carried off the honors at the &C.
ment users convention and already letters
of enquiry are beginning to roll in at q
lively rate in regard to terms territory
etc
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-24
He got his Kitten.

4 cat was the cause Of some odd doings
in Seville township at the home Of Delbert
crum. last week. A pct cat was chased
by / dog and in its fright ran up a large
maple tree. which was about forty feet to
the lowest limb. Being afraid to make
the descent pussy stayed there nearly six
days before being rescued.
Having no ladder to reach the cat they
tied small weight to string and threw
IL, after great many trials. over the limb.
Then they tied larger strings to the first
and drew them over the limb until they
got rope strong enough to be secure
under the weight Of their nine year old
boy. Then Willie Crum was fastened Sc
eursly to one end of the rope, and with
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-24
BAD WRECK ON
,PERE MARQUETTE
Passenger Train Was Ditched at
Rivcrdale Saturday Night.
strsnnan was Killed snd Several were
BADLY Inju ed-George Miner of
Beldfng Among Them.

Last Saturday evening as the Pere
Marquette train due here at 81 0 was ap-
proashing Rivsrdale it ran into washout
caused by the heavy rains of Friday and
Saturday and the entire train with the ex-
csption OF the parlor car was thrown un-
csfsHnoniously into the ditch. Trove
Johnton. the fireman of the illfated engine,
vas caught by the over turning engine
and carried down to his death.
The particulars Of the unfortunate acci-
dent so far rs we have been able to learn
are IS follows: The train which was IN
charge Of Conductor Powell was running
along about on schedule time with Engi-
nssr Bradley at the lever and just before
reaching Riysrdals while crossing a cul-
verths felt the engine settling. Quickly
realizing the danger to his train he ap-
plisd'the air brakes and followed them
up with the emergency brakes stopping
the xsin abruptly. The sinking culvert
however threw the engine off the track
and Il tipped over burying the fireman
Trovs Johnson underneath 1t and killing
him Instantly. Engineer Bradley was so
badly bruised about the legs that he
tainted away several times while ou his
way to Grand Rapids.
George Miner Of this city. route agent
Of the U. S. Express Co, who was sitting
in chair in the express car was thrown
violently into the corner along with the
express messenger and the bagRageman
and received injuries to his right leg that
have confined him to his bed ever since he
reached home.
The sudden application Of the brakes
while undoubtedly saving many lives
raised havoc with the train. The tender
broke loose from the engine and baggage
car and was twisted half way round
landing square across the track. The
baggage and express car was thrown
bodily through the air landing 20 feet
from the track on its side in the swamp
Ths smoker was close second, one enc
Of Il being thrown nearly twenty fee,
from the track. The passenger coach
was tipped over on its side and the front
trucks OF the parlor car were derailed
Il seems almost miraculous that only on,
fatality occurred as result of the acci.
dent
The wrseking train passed through herr
Sunday noon on tbs way to the scene o
the disaster and the track was not clear
Cd for traffic until the following day.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-24
MODERN MACCABEES

Install Officers and lake ePresentation
TO Post Commander.
January l6 the Modern Maccabees OF
Ivanhoe tent No. "a. with Post Comman-
der Henry Friedly as installing officer,
installed the following officers for the en-
suing year:
Commander Malone
Lieut.. Com.-Geo. Engemann
Record Keeper-W. S. Eddy
Finance Keeper-R. R. Edwards
Chaplain-E. L. Knapp
Physician-Dr. Geo. A. Stanton
Sergeant-Edward D. Engemann
Master at Arms-Chas. Webster
lst Master OF Guards s-Rldgeway
Burns
End Master of Guards L. Church
Sentinel-Chas. Howard
Picket-Guy Tupper
After the officers had been installed
Past Commander Friedly, in behalf of
the members of lvanhoe tent, presented
A. M. Eaves with gold chain and Mac
cabee charm as slight token Of their es-
TEEN for his efficient services as COM
mander for the past two years.
Mr.. Eaves thanked the boys for re-
membering him in this way, and said he
should always have warm place in his
heart for the Maccabees.
After the general order of business all
retired to the dining room where supper
was served
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-24
A M U s Z M E \ T S

The attraction at the .oper3 3house this
week on Saturday evening Love in a
Tangle, one Of ire Drishte comedies
ever written. The perfornia.e is a con-
tinuous one and the compar bne Of the
best in polite vaudeville.
The engagement is for twohights Sat-
urday and Monday. Prices i, rs. 55.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-24
In FIood,sGrasp.

The latest reports from Grand River
are Of decidedly melancholy nature and
show Portland, lona and Grand Rapids
all Of them suffering severely in the grasp
Of the flood and everything pointing to a
repetition Of the great flood Of 9o4. The
river is filled with floating ice and is very
badly gorged in many places,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-24
Out OF its Banks.

A portion of Flat River. part of that
which is now being pumped by the City
Water Works, caused quite flood in the
Postoffice yesterday morning, doing but
slight damage, however, aside from the
general soaking given portion of the
office floor. The flood was occasioned by
the freezing and bursting of water pipe
in the rooms above.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-24

much difficulty drawn up to get his kitten,
which was just as pleased to be rescued
as he was to rescue it. Willie showed no
signs of fear while dangling forty feet in
the air, so animated was he at the thought
of rescuing his kite.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-24
Farm for Sale

Two miles south of Belding. Price
right and terms easy. Phone 1851.
33tf Ed. Wilson.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-24
Wnnnn for snIe

A new Harrison wagon for sale. Price
$50 cash. Call at T. Fl. Hudson's store.
52-t2
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-24
DrpgsInaIxiDu,

Dressmaking and plain sewing by Miss
Chloe Douglas two miles west of Smyrna,
phone 2z5-5 r.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-24
An Appeal to Uncle Sam.
BY FREDERICK ANDREWS Bush


grand mighty Of n which dwell.
We, thy patient subjects, have a story would tell
And with painful story likewise have
That thou woud tale OF and
Our city has been growing rapidly of late
And there's few hustng cities be found state
And for husting city of five thousand souls.
We feel touched the limit toward free delivery goals
Congestion is the verdict which fits office best.
When people gather the
You have asked a box and many sad to
Gould afford to double in the they had to play.
And with all the host of Belding dwell
There's feeling of ngratude which they bound tell
So Uncle Samuel to kindly lend
, The farmers the country for miles around,
Have their delivery that priceless have found
And people n Beldng do hereby impore
grant delivery home and
We modest in asking butt does very clear
That Beldng entitled Free Delivery here.
So kindly quickly
grant asking for tits
And every an and
Will praise their Uncle Samuel for doing well his
We i Belding, and right
grant the offer thou mighty chief
And will praise thee ever for granting US relief
Our citizens many and we growing every day,
So us free delivery and grant right
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