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Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1908-02-28

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then.
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1908-02-28
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Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1908-02-28

Ra6iten RUntas 9lbenb Stabt.
Understanding.
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1908-02-28

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Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1908-02-28

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Ih6ftehnlber in 81. Souls.
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1908-02-28

Die 8eamten oieisr Bant iino
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spnrtaienD epartements su ertfdren.
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ipreden.
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brannt, unb fiel infofse beiien mehs
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Der 3abl Der 2ihter seipart perben
Der burt bieIen SorfaI erlittens
gerluh an Rnidiue lou tauienb Dol
lar betrasen.
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1908-02-28

Su Der am festen 5amitae itattse.
habten Sabresperiammlune Der VT
tieninbaber Der Sparfaiie tuurben
8eamte uno 9irettoren flrs laufenbe
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ner, setretar; Is. 5 Rippitcin, 3 fas
meiiter; Senrp SUned, U. VI. 8iebeI,
Sernp 5obns sun; Gilbert 0aeaelin
unb hilbert SCHUBERT.
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1908-02-28

'gerfhert euer @isentbum seoen
5euer bel
8ictOrG. Sitber.
BhUne II.
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1908-02-28

'Benn SIZE bic idbrlihen Staten
far Gsbensperfiherune nidt aufbrin9'
en- ,SaasH, S.s lam Sbrs 5raa ole
Nietbe besablenf
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Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1908-02-28

8eeaufieber Bni. g8itte BON Char.
lotte mar Routae unb 9ienfas
bier.
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1908-02-28

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ben. penn Sic iterben. Sd1nst lie
nit elmer BDticp ausaeitelt upn elmer
Olo Cine Sniurance @eiellfbait.
8ictpr u. Sitber.
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1908-02-28

Die Belt lit 9at, man muB Tie nur
ueriteben;
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nicht n~naejrndt.
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seben
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Hadt.
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IA Mt sablen,
uno Rodp Mountain Sbee pirb.
9irs niht meiter febten.
Su baben bel 8alter Bros.
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1908-02-28

.@onner bic bsuts in @siauohsit
ftrosen tbunen mOraen too I'M Saree
liesen.
8ietprG. 5ifber.
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1908-02-28
SIT euer 6ausmobiliar oeriiaert2
8enn nidt tbut es ioefeid.
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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-10-06
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Mr.. ]. P. Garrison Of Rock Hill r. F,
D. No. 8, spent Sunday with relatives
near Yorkville.
Mrs. ]. L. McGill and Miss lone Plax-
co of Bethany, spent several days In
Charlotte last week.
Miss Mary Scott left Saturday on a
visit to her sister, Mrs. Leroy H. Fer
guson, at Taylor, S. C.
Mrs. R. S. Poag of Rock Hill, has
been visiting her mother, Mrs. H. j.
Harshaw on Yorkville No. 8.
Mr.. John Scott of Yorkville R. F
D. No. 8, left last Saturday to enter
the Wofford Fitting school at Spartan
burg.
Mr.. F. C. Black is back from Florida
where he has been spending some time
on account of his health. He is very
much improved.
Mr.. w. o. Harshaw has returned
from a visit to Wadesboro N. c., where
he has been spending several days with
his sister, Mrs w. B. Kerr.
Mr. James Land Jr., for the past
two years with the Phillips Drug COM
pany Of Rock Hill has gone to Char
lesion to take a course in pharmacy.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. L. Carroll, ano
Messrs. NJ. c. Willis, Jr, R. G. Love, Z
A. Boney and B. F. Smith Of York
vile, went over to Charlotte Friday tc
see The Merry Widow"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-10-06
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1908.

had given bond for him when he was
employed by the Southern railway at
Fort Mill, on February 1st, and cOntin-
ued on his bond until subsequent to
the trial, as above mentioned; that he
has diligently sought for reasons why
his bond was cancelled, but has been
unable to learn any cause for same,
that as the Southern railroad is under
contract with the American Surety
company to give bond for all Of its
employees, he Is thereby deprived Of
opportunity to serve the Southern rail-
road in any bonded capacity, and that
he is unable to secure employment in
any other bonded position, since one
Of the first questions asked by all bond
ing companies is whether or not his
bond has ever been refused by another
Surety company, and upon his answer
ing that the American Surety company
had cancelled his bond, he is unable to
secure bond from any other bonding
company.
Mr.. Miller has furnished the COM
missioner with references to persons
who have known him for years, and
have been in position to judge Of his
integrity. These references certify to
the high character and integrity Of Mr.
Miller.
Commissioner McMaster, under the
act of the general assembly, creating
the insurance department, empowering
him ito summon witnesses to take tes-
timony as he may deem fit and proper
for the protection Of the public inter-
est Of this state" after consulting with
the attorney general on the subject
has summoned the American Surety
comnanv to show cause before him, on
October 20th. why it's license should
not be revoked.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-10-06
A STRANGE COINCIDENCE.

Mr.. F. c. Harris, one of the best
known and most respected citizens of
Mecklenburg county, died at his home
at Pineville last Friday. Mr.. Harris
was a native Of Steele Creek township
and was nearly eighty years Of age.
He was a veteran Of the civil war and
was life long member Of the Asso-
ciate Reformed church. The funeral
took place at the residence Saturday
morning, and the interment at Black
stocks. He is survived by an aged
widow, one son, Mr.. Robert Harris, and
five daughters, Mrs. Oscar Potts of
Pleasant Valley, Mrs. Sam Cunning
ham, Mrs. Edward Costner, Mrs. Car
lans and Miss jamie Hill Harris, all of
Pineville.
The following sent by the Pineville
correspondent Of the Charlotte Chroni-
Gle and printed in that paper just be-
fore the death Of Mr.. Harris, will be
especially interesting to all who know
the people mentioned as we'll as to the
general public:
Squire F. c. Harris, who was strick-
en- with paralysis about sixteen months
ago, and whose protracted illness has
been noted from time to time in these
columns, is desperately i'll at his home
on Polk street. Mr.. Harris has been
confined to his bed for some time, not
being able to walk, but was lifted by
his devoted family to a chair and
wheeled to the piazza and other parts
Of the house. He, however, has not
been able to sit in his chair for the
past three weeks, and 1t Is sadly ap-
parent that the venerable old veteran is
slipping away from earth. His mind
fingers in the past, and he often imag-
ines that friends, who have long slept
in the silent grave, are around him.
and he calls them by name and seems
to greatly enjoy their society," A re-
markable instance of the kind occur
red recently which was so startlingly
borne out by subsequent facts that it
made profound impression. He
awoke one morning seemingly refresh
ed by good nights rest, and, turning
to his wife, he asked, Where Is Mr.
Steele?" Mrs Harris told him she did
not know, and inquired whom he
meant. why" he said, Il meal Will
liam Bratton Steele Of Yorkville. He
spent last night with me-" Mrs. Har-
riS reminded him that he had not seen
his old friend, Mr. Steele, in twenty
years and added, You know he is quite
blind" Mr.. Harris insisted that he
had seen him and that he certainly
spent the night with him and said,
why, Fannie, Mr.. Steeles eyesight
has been restored" A few days after
this Mr.. Harris was sent a copy of
The Yorkville Enquirer, by relative,
who had pencil marked the notice of
Mr.. Steeles death which had taken
place the very day on which Mr.. Har-
ris had imagined that he had seen him,
and. strange to say, the notice Of his
death gave an account Of the restora-
ton Of his eyesight a short time be-
fore he died. We read Of instances
like that above, but they seem vision
ary and unreal and make very little
impression, but in Mr.. Harris's case,
while We cannot understand it, it Is
certainly true.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-10-06
WITHIN THE TOWN..
WI TIN IITH
paid my dollar. Did you?

Il paid my dollar. Did you?
There were many people in towl
last Saturday and trade was good.
Rev. w. E. Hurt has sold hi
Wright avenue house to DR.. D. l.. Shei
der.
Rev. ]. o. Babin, rector of tn
Episcopal church here, will not return
to Yorkville. He rendered his regis
nation, and the same became effective
on the first day of this month.
- The R. B. Davidson Co., is giving
the public the benefit of Bryan
speeches free. There are number o
Bryan records for the phonograph an(
many people are going out to hear tn
eloquent speaker.
The salesday crowd yesterday wa
rather slim, there being no special at
fractions for visitors from over th'
county. There was some trading stool
on hand, but not a great deal. Th'
day passed off quietly
Mr. Maupin and Judge Palmer, rep
resenting the Piedmont Telephone
company, were in Yorkville yesterda!
in the interest Of the franchise tina
company is now trying to secure from
the town. BY special request the re-
Gently constituted citizens committee
met with the visitors and listened tt
what they had to say. The committee
gave the visitors to understand that i
had no authority to grant a franchise
under any circumstances, and no au-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-10-06
BRYAN CAMPAIGN FUND.

Thee subscriptions go direct to Hon,
Moses C. Wetmore, chairman finance
comm ttee of the national Democratic
executive committee, Auditorium An
mex, Chicago, Illinois.
On last Saturday, The Enquirer re-
ceived from Mr.. Wetmore a box of
fifty campaign buttons, each contain
ing he portrait Of Bryan and the le-
gene: Il gave my dollar. Did You?"
These buttons are being distributed to
all subscribers Of one dollar or over.
AS we understand It, the national
Democratic executive comittee Is in
sore need of all the funds it can get.
There are only four weeks more Of the
campaign, and those who desire to
help, should lose no timo in making
their subscription. 1t is a fact that
York county is already at the head Of
the list with the most liberal subscrib-
ers among the counties Of the state;
but up to this time her total subscrip-
tions amount to less than 5000, and she
can easily give more.
Dollar subscriptions may be handed
US in cash or sent to us through the
mails by postotfice order, check or reg
istred letter. We will undertake to
funish each subscriber with a SOU
verr button that will not only secure
exception from further solicitation, but
wh:h may be kept as tangible evil
dene that the owner has satisfactorily
meaured up to his political duty.
Itgives us much. pleasure to ac-
kno'ledge the subscriptions above and
it VII give us still more pleasure to
be ale to acknowledge twice as many
morein our next issue.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-10-06
INTERESTING SURETY CASE.

A somewhat interesting case, says
the Columbia Record, is scheduled to
come before Commissioner McMaster
on October 3Oth The facts in the
case are that the American Surety
company of New York, which had been
on the bond Of Mr.. Chas. D. Miller, as
agent for the Southern railway, at Fort
Mill, on May Sth, notified the Southern
railway that it wished to cancel its liza
bility on the bond of Mr.. Miller, in con-
sequence of which Mr.. Miller lost his
position as agent for the Southern rail-
way, at that point.
Mr.. Miller alleges that the only rea-
son he can assign for the cancellation
of his bond is because of the fact that
on April eth, ten days prior to the
cancellation Of his bond, he gave evil
dence in suit against the American
Surety company, this suit being for
the recovery on a bond furnished by
the American Surety company to- an
employee of the Columbia, Newberry
and Laurens railroad. Mr. Miller, who
had previously been auditor for the
Columbia NeWberry and LaurenS rail-
road, alleges that previous to the trial
of the case against the Surety compa-
ny he was told by an inspector Of the
Surety company that If the case ever
went to trial someone would be given
trouble about it, and that during the
trial, in which Mr.. Miller's testimony
was very important, the representa-
tives of the Surety company exhibited
decidedly hostile feeling towards him.
That the American Surety company
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-10-06
SPECULATIVE MARKET.

An Associated Press dispatch of
last night from New York, summar-
lied the developments in the specula-
tive market yesterday as follows:
The cotton market was easier again
today and closed barely steady at a
net decline of 10 to IA points. Sales
were estimated at 10000 bales.
The market opened steady at de-
cline of to 4 points and after some
little irregularity, increased the loss
to matter of to 10 points under
southern selling, a lower Liverpool
market than expected and good
weather over the weekend. Real
izing by shorts caused a slight reac-
ton during the middle session, but
the market weakened again in the
late trading and closed at practically
the lowest prices Of the day. Private
cables reported no improvement in the
Manchester situation and attributed
the decline in the English market to
an insufficient demand to absorb
hedge selling. No rain of conse-
quence was reported in the south
over Sunday, and temperatures were
higher, suggesting a rapid progress
with picking and ginning, while it is
believed that there has been a consid-
erable falling off in the volume of
spot demand, since the completion Of
September engagements. A good deal
of the business represented buying Of
December against sales Of later
months On expectations Of an increas-
ed premium.
Receipts at the ports today 51,723
against 54,010 last week and 44,750
last year. For the week 375,000
against 33S,122 last week, and 241,-
529 las year. Today's receipts at
New O'leans 7,472 against $3.50 last
year. and at Houston 14,0S9 against
9,472 list year.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-10-06
THE GARRISON CASE.
Editorial Comment on the Sensational
Murder Trial In Laurens.

The verdict of manslaughter in the
case of J. H. Garrison, tried on the
charge of murder in LaurenS county,
Is significant of changing sentiment in
South Carolina. Ten or fifteen years
ago, white man accused of a crime
of the nature of that laid at Garrison's
door would have been acquitted as a
matter of course, for in those days
juries did not always listen attentively
to the judges exposition of the law.
When the prisoner at the bar was able
to offer what appeared to be fairly
reasonable excuse for thanksgiving, the
jury did not inquire closely as to
whether or not it was one Of the eX-
cuSeS defined in the statute books as
legal. The tendency always was to re-
lease the prisoner; to give him another
chance. Nor were negroes convicted
unless the case made out by the state
was clear and strong. This condition
of affairs was the inevitable conse-
quence of the revolution in the south
effected by the war between the states
and the period Of Reconstruction. When
a people are adjusting themselves to
new and strange circumstances, there
must be some disorder and demorali-
zation, and we are at a long distance
still from the day that homicide will be
looked upon with the adherence which
it is viewed in the country Of an old
and settled civilization. But the peo-
pie of South Carolina are learning that
life must be protected. No man who
is industrious, intelligent and aspiring,
is willing to be shot down, and every
man Of that character is aware that
unless the habit Of quick appeal to pis-
tolls and shotguns be checked he may
be the next victim. Thus jurieS now
adays are composed of men who value
their own lives and the peace Of their
communities to such a degree that
their sympathetic minds may no long
er be affected by mere eloquence.
Each year the colleges are sending into
every neighborhOod young men who
have been trained to think, and so it
has come to pass that the average
South Carolina jury is pretty sure to
include one or two members capable Of
sitting the testimony and separating it
in the privacy of the jury room from
the subtle sOphistry of the advocate,
however clever he may be. The Gar
rison case was peculiarly one to arouse
the sympathies Of the jurymen. Gar
riSOn is not, in the common acceptance
of the term, a bad or dangerous man,
but one rather who would never dare
to suffer keen sorrow for having taken
human life whether or not he felt
justified in the act. and he and his
family are respectable and worthy peo-
ple. The jury which tried him heark-
ened to the law and the evidence as
thev were sworn to do and, whether or
not their finding was too severe or too
light. they we're endeavoring to reach
2 true verdict.-News and Courier.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-10-06

interest, for while enthusiasm is prob
ably not so strong as it once was, in
terest is greater than has ever been
known 1t is a clean, wholesome inter-
est, too There are very few Demo-
Gratis in this country who are Demo-
Gratis because of what they hope to
get out the party in the event of Bry-
ans success. They just seem to be-
lieve that Mr.. Bryan is absolutely In
corruptible and if he can be clothed
with the power of the presidency, he
will bring about much needed nation
al house cleaning.
And again, as further illustrating the
solid interest Of the people in the sit
uation, while the national campaign
subscriptions for the whole Of York
county amounts to only about 5000, they
are some $3.50 greater than they have
been during any previous campaign, and
it is quite probable that If an energetic
canvass could be made, the subscrip-
tions so far recorded could be more
than quadrupled.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-10-06
LOCAL. AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Stock" Enquirer Ofice-Offers for
sale, twelve shares First National
bank stock, for sale at $120.
j. L. Williams e. Co.-ASk you why 1t
is that the buying public is fiocking
to their store. And say it is simply
because they save them money
Glenn & Allison-Say it will cost you
money to buy a horse, mule, buggy,
wagon or harness before getting
their prices.
John E. Carroll-Has twenty farms
on his list for sale and a number of
desirable town property PROPOSE
tions. He wants you to see him at
once If you want anything.
Herndon & Gordon-Have best r. r.
P. seed oats, as well as numerous
other articles, including seasonable
groceries, hardware, etc.
]. G. Wilborn-Has additional real es-
tate for sale, which he offers for
your consideration. See fourth
page.
J.. A. Tate, C. C. C. Pls.-Gives notice
of sale on salesday for November Of
lands belonging to the estate Of Thos.
B. Whitesides, deceased.
First National Bank-Points the way
to independence by making a small
beginning in IT'S savings department.
L
count.
]. Edgar Poag, Broker-Inquires If you
are looking for a home or an in
veStment in real estate. He Is ready
to supply your wants whatever they
may be.
National Union Bank-Appreciates the
accounts of small depositors, because
of the probability Of the small ac-
count growing to be large one.
J. @. Wray-Again reminds you that
he is offering his clothing at money
saving prices. Prices are cut one
third to a half.
Thomson .Co.-Reminds the ladies that
it's millinery department is in full
blast and ready to serve them
Wanted-the gentlemen to see its
clothing and shoes.
Strauss Smith Co.-Calls attention to
it's complete stock of gents furnish
ings, including underwear, work and
dress shirts. collars. cuffs, etc.
York Sunply Co.-Has a supply Of
guano for wheat and oats and
limited supply Of Appler and R. R.
P seed oats.
Yorkville Buggy Co.-Tells you that
after three years Of use, the "all steel
Blue Bird" turnplow is conceded to
he the best sold in Yorkville.
Yorkville Hardware Co.-Again re-
minds you Of it's lines Of heating
stoves. CRATES and cooking stoves
and ranges.
r. F. Montgomery-Wa people who
owe him for work to pay at once.
He needs the money and must have
It by October Is.
J. B. Scott. President--Calls a meet
ing OF Yorkville local Farmers
Union in the court house next Sat-
urday ar 2.3O o'clock.
Louis Roth-Will have the well
known select York river oysters on
and after today. He will handle
"Sealshipt" oysters
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-10-06

thority to make even tentative
agreement. Messrs. Maupin and Pal
mer went over about the same ground
they have been over previously. They
said that they were willing to agree
that any rate scale that might be
agreed upon in the proposed charter
should be subject to such changes as
the railroad commission might see pro-
per to make hereafter. They declined
to concede free connections with Rock
Hill, Fort Mill or Gastonia. One of
the committeeman asked if they would
be willing to make such an agreement
with Yorkville as they have with Clo-
ver The Glover agreement is that in
the event of unsatisfactory service on
the part of the telephone company and
failure to remedy the same within
ninety days after notice, the telephone
company shall forfeit it's charter. This
the telephone people would not agree
to. The conference was without re-
c,,1t