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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-01-01

HORRORS AT MESSINA.-A frightful
scene occurred at Messina yesterday,
amid the ruins of the customs house.
Bands of famished individuals were
cropping among the debris in the hope
Of discovering food The first Of the
searchers who were successful were
attacked by others with revOlvers and
knives and were obliged to defend their
ind literally with their lives. The
struggle was fierce. The famished men
threw themselves upon each other like
wolves and several fell diSemboweled
i'm defending handful Of dry beans or
a few ounces of -four. One of the un-
furtunates was pinned to plank by a
knife, while clinging to his hand was
his little child, for whom he had sought
God
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-01-01
THE COUNTY UNION.

III HE regular monthly meeting of
Il the York County Farmers Union,
which was to have been held on Mon
day. January 4, is hereby postponed
to Friday, January s, the postponement
being on account of the coming Of rep
resentatives of the Farmers Co-opera
tive Demonstration work to YOrkville
on the last named day. The talks of the
government representatives will be
public, commencing at IL o'clock a. m,
and the public is cordially invited.
There will be something well worth the
while of any ambitious farmer to hear.
The business meeting Of the Union will
be held as soon as practicable after
the public addresses.
J. FRANK ASHE,
A. L. Black, President.
Secretary. II
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-01-01
NOTICE

T WILL be in Yorkville for short
l. time longer, winding up the bus
mess affairs of the firm Of the Strauss
Smith Co, and can be found at the Of
fee of w. w. Lewis, Esq, and request
that all parties owing the firm will
come there and make settlement al
once. After leave YOrkville our books
will be in charge of Mr.. Lewis, who
will look after the making Of settle
ments of accounts due the firm.
H. c. STRAUSS.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-01-01
SALE OF PERSONALITY.

I'm Wednesday,, January 6, at the
~ residence of the late ]: LeandeI
Parish, 1 will sell all my household
and kitchen furniture, mules, cattle,
corn, roughness, farming tools. bug<
gies, wagons and other articles. Ev-
erything will go to the highest bidder
and much of it will go cheap. Terms
of Sale-CASH.
Sale previously advertised did not
not take place because of the unfavor-
able weather.
p. BROOKS PARISH.
l04 If 2t
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-01-01
YORKVILLE
MONUMENT WORKS.
Remember the Dead

Every grave in York county should
be appropriately marked with Tomb
stone or Monument. To do this Is not
only a mark of respect and esteem to
ones departed relatives. but 1t Is de-
sirable and proper to place an endur-
ing record in stone over all graves. II
you have loved ones who have passed
to the great beyond and are consider
ing the idea of a suitable marker for
their graves, we will appreciate a call
from you that we may have an oppor-
tunity Of showing you designs of Head
Stones and Monuments and quoting
you prices.
YoRKVILLE MONUMENT WORKS.
w. 3. WyIie. Sec. and Treas.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-01-01
Ghe Cotton Market.

Yorkville, January Cotton So.
New York. December 31-Spot cotton
closed quiet. 15 points up; middling
uplands S35; middling gulf $50; sales
3I.G0O bales. Futures opened steady
and closed very steady as follows: Jan.
S.96: Feb. S.96; March S.94; April S.92;
MAY S96: June S.93; July S.94: Aug
SS4: Sept. SIS: Oct. S.6S.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-01-01
OBITUARY.

DED-NOLA JANE FERGUSON,
Of spinal meningitis. at the home of
her parents near Bethany, Decem-
Der 90, 1908. aged > years, months
and IL days.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-01-01
MONEY
NOTICE OF REMOVAL.
NOTICE OF SALE

wv E will offer for Sale for Cash to
w the highest bidders at our place
of business, Filbert, S. c., on TUES
DAY, JANUARY 5TH, 1909, at 10
o'clock a. m., l Bowser Oil Tank, 12O
gal. capacity; 2 Show Cases, l Desk,
/ Stove, Scales and other Store Fix
lures; also some Groceries.
BROWN & WHITE.
f 1t
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fIYMEN EAI1.

MARRIED-By Rev l. G. Murray at
his residence in Yorkville, on Decem-
Der "a, 1908, Mr.. b. f. NEFF LOU
THAN and Miss VENIE TURNER.
All of York county.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-01-01

D. Fancy Blotting Paper for fancy
work at The Enquirer office. Large
Sheets-four cOlOrs.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-01-01
Jas. VI. Starr, j. +. McElWee,
President. Sec. and Treas.
YORK SUPPLY co.
Incorporated.
COMPLIMENTS OF
THE SEASON

We want everyone of our customers
and friends 10 know that we appre-
ciate the business they have given us
during the past year. We hope that
it has been satisfactory to them. We
extend the compliments of the season
and wish for all our friends, custom
ers and everybody else most Hap
py and Prosperous Year during 1909.
We will continue to do business at
the same place as in the past, and we
will appreciate a part Of your busi-
ness. whether il be large or small.
81 We have some Clay and White
Peas for sale.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-01-01
Much Pleased---

AS Father Time reels off the last
remnant of the year 1908 1 want to
say. to the people Of Yorkville and
York county that 1 am grateful to
them for their liberal patronage dur
ing the year, and especially during the
present holiday season. Aside from
the fact that our business has been
profitable to a certain extent, 1t Is
source of pleasure to see the evidences
of the growing favor of this store
with people who know what goods Of
quality are and what they are worth,
that it Is a store where dependable
goods may be had at reasonable
and fair prices.
1t shall be my aim and endeavor to
improve wherever it Is possible dur
ing the New Year, and in the mean
time 1 extend to all, my sincere wish
es for a Prosperous and Happy New
Year.
THOS. w. SPECK, Jeweler.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-01-01
AT THE CHURCHES.
BAPTIST.
Rev. |. G. Murray, Pastor.

Sunday Services-Sunday school at
10 a. m. Morning service at IL o'clock,
at which time the Lords supper will
be administered. Evening service at
Z O'Clock
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-01-01

TRINITY METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
Sunday Services--Mornings service at
IL o'clock. Sunday school at 3.3O p. m.
Evening service at o'clock
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-01-01

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN.
Rev. f. E. Gillespie, Pastor.
Sunday Services-Sunday school at
10 a. m. Morning service at IL o'clock.
Preaching at York Cotton Mill at Z
p. m.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-01-01
. FOR RENT

70 Acres-5-room beautiful painted
house, % miles Of Yorkville; also one
new tenant house, on Pinckney Ferry
road; As acres in cultivation.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-01-01
Make 1t
Something
Worth While

WHEN YOU ARE READY TO PUR-
CHASE SUCH GOODS AS ARE
CARRIED IN A FIRST-CLASS
FURNITURE STORE, MAKE IT
A POINT TO VISIT US AS WE
CAN ASSURE YOU OF BEST
GOODS, BEST STYLES AND THE
LOWEST PRICES.
AN ART SQUARE-We have an ele-
CANT assortment at very close prices.
A RUG-All sizes, patterns and prices
are to be had here.
A ROCKING cHAIR-All sizes, styles
and prices-nothing cheap" about
them but the price.
A SEWING MAcHINE-Perhaps you
are going to fulfill the promise you
have been making yourself for
months and give your wife or daugh-
ter new Sewing Machine-you
know it is needed. Buy good one
it will be cheaper in the end-we can
sell you either the Standard Rotary
or the William Free-either Will
please and satisfy the owner, as
better machines are not built. See
about 1t today
CASH or CREDIT As You Please.
YORK FURNITURE CO.
A SQUARE DEAL ALWAYS.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-01-01

~ We Pay YOU to SAVE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-28
vuIcan Slans,

See those coal signs everywhere. Her mitage, of course, city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-28
GREAT SECRET MAY
 DIE WITH NEGRO

Washington, July 27.-(Special.)- Jim H. Jones, negro employe of the Senate stationery room, is Ill at his home in this city, and his friends fear he will die. Jones was Jefferson Davis body guard and valet and Is the only living being who knows where the great seal of the Confederacy is hidden. He declares that he will die with the secret.
 Jones hid the teal himself under in structions from Davis at the time Richmond was evacuated and promised Davis when he was on his death bed that he would never divulge the hiding place. He positively denies that tn e seal was thrown into the James river, as one story declares. He says he could put his hand on the seal today, but he never will. The negro has been offered large sums of money for the seal by various Confederate societies, etc., but always refused.
 Jones has been in the government employ for about 20 years. He was originally appointed a laborer in the Senate stationery room by Secretary of State Cox. He made good. and is well known and liked by members of the Senate and officials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-28
CONGRESSMEN TO
 AID THE FARMERS

Washington, July N.-(Special.) )-Repre- sentatiyes Clayton, Hehin and Dent met today at pr. Knapp's office with the state agents of the farmers cooperative demonstration work. This work is car ried on under the supervision of Dr. Knapp and this meeting was composed of agents representing Il southern states The object of the work is to improve farming conditions in these states Dem onstration Is made in various sections to show how results may be increased by improved methods. The various reports showed that the work is accomplishing wonderful results.
 Heretofore Alabama has depended for this work upon contributions from the educational board, but beginning with the first of September next the government appropriations will apply there
 This work has been done in some DOT tions of districts represented by the con- gressmen who attended the meeting, and they asked for and were assured of an increase of the work in each of their districts.
 Each congressman expressed hearty ap- proval of and sympathy with the work Representative Clayton asked for and ob- tained the services of two lecturers to attend the farmers institutes to be held at Columbia, Houston county, August 4, 5 and 6. MT. Wilson, who has charge of this work in Alabama, said that the boil weevil is now about 30 miles from the west line of Alabama. and that 1t travels at the rate of 35 to 40 miles a year At this rate it will soon appear in that state, and will possibly be doing damage in the next three years
 He is endeavoring with much success to prepare the farmer for its appear ance. He says the first year of the weevil is generally the worst, because the farm CT becomes panic-stricken. He is trying to prevent a panic and have the farmer prepared to meet the condition when 1t arrives sfr f
 Mir Evans, who has charge of the work in Louisiana and Arkansas, said the boil weevi had not been an unnixed evil; that the farmer to meet the condition, has intensified his farming and diversi- fled his crop. By this means he is rais- ing other crops to support himself and family and feed his live stock and raising about as much cotton upon very much smaller acreage He said that, as re- eult or tn1s demOnstratioH Worh, Louls- iana this year would raise all the corn that she needed for home consumption, and that is the first time in her whole history that this has been done. The methods of combating the weevil. in brief, are the picking of of the first to appear and the gathering up and burn ing of of all dead squares in which the eggs have been deposited; and improved, intensive cultural methods.
 The congressman say that they expect to have reports of these state agents gathered and printed this fall. They will then be ready to distribute them to their constituents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-28
DEFALCATION IS
 GROWING LARGER

Tipton. Ind, July 27.-The United States authorities this evening began their in- vestigation into the loss of many thou sands of dollars, supposedly suffered by the First National bank of this city since the assistant cashier Noah R. Marker fled last Saturday night. Secret Service agents were expected to arrive tonight or tomorrow, following the visit this after noon of Clarence Nichols, assistant United States district attorney, who made pre- liminary investigation.
 The officials of the bank stated this evening that they had no further informa- ton as to the extent of the shortage but they had reason to believe it would not exceed s10O,0vo. However, they said they must await the result of the in vestigation of the national bank exam .iner, who took charge this evening
 Bank Examiner w. D. Frazier of War saw, 1nd., arrived today and took charge of the books. At least $25, GOO of the funds, it has been discovered in rapid inspec- ton of the banks accounts, had been ap- propriated by Marker before he attempted to flee from the city and at the close of business on Saturday he emptied the cash boxes in the safe of 60000, and set the time lock so that the vault could not be opened until yesterday and his final footing exposed. This brings the total of missing money so far as now positively known to $S5,000.
 Marker had been dipping into the banks funds for about IS months, 1t has been learned, and had made unprofitable in- vestments, covering up his peculations by manipulating the accounts, particularly the interest bearing accounts. The total of these accounts is about $400,000. AS most of them were undisturbed by their depositors for long periods, Marker was enabled to draw from them with compar- atve safety. How many thousands Of dollars these accounts is short is a ques- lion vet to be answered. The total of deposits in the bank is $SOO,000.
 The bank has been extraordinarily pros- porous under the management of William Marker, the cashier, and his brother, the to the reports to the treasury department at Washington 1t has paid dividends of s2O0, ,ooO on its capital of s1O00O0 at the rate of B 1-5 per cent.
 In business circles the Marker brothers have been known for years as 'the best of fellows" Many a man in Tipton and the vicinity has been set upon his feet by them, 1t is said. The bank has made a larger number of loans than any other but one in the state of Indiana. Noah Marker, using not his own. but the banks money has backed financially contractors for public works in large amounts, 1t Is understood, and in these as well as dYcer investments, he made the losses that drove him at last to sweep clean of the ca sh the bank vaults and escape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-28

hibition. I shall promptly move to table it. I would have done so last week if I had been here"
 New Banking Bill.
 The new bill relative to banking and which seeks to throw greater safe- guards around the operation of state banks, bids fair to lose out on account of lack of time for consideration, just was the case a year ago.
 This measure, approved by the Geor- gia State Bankers association, has been before two legislatures now and while 1t meets little opposition, 1t is a matter which requires careful and thoughtful consideration. The mem bers are not disposed to hurry with 1t. The chances are that 1t will have to go over until next session.
 When it came up in the house com mittee the other day a number of prom inent bankers were present to explain Its provisions. The committee was satisfied with the statements made and approved the bill, but 1t is doubtful If the house will get to 1t in time for the senate to act upon it.
 There are members of the general assembly who are seeking both In con- nection with the bankers bill and as an independent proposition to make it a misdemeanor for a person to draw a check on a bank when he has not sufficient funds In bank to meet 1t.
 The bankers themselves are much opposed to this proposition since many persons whose credit is perfectly good now and then overdraw their bank &C., counts. Such a law would affect these just as much as it would those who draw checks with fraudulent intent.
 There are two bills now pending in the general assembly proposing such a law, and certain members are strongly agitating them for passage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-28
NEW PROGRAMME
 IN SUTTON CASE

Annapolis, July 27.-The government today put itself on the defensive and made Mrs. James N. Sutton of Portland, Ore. a complainant and direct accuser or several of the young officers or the ma rine corps in connection with the death of her son. Lieut.. James N Sutton, the cir cumstances of which have been under in vestigation here for the past 10 days be- fore the naval board of inquiry.
 The governments sudden change of att titude came as a surprise when Mrs. Sut- ton was called as a witness.
 After the points had been hotly argued by Henry E. Davis, Mrs. Sutton's counsel, and the court had overruled his oD1ec- tions, an adjournment was taken untii Lieut. Harold Utley, material witness now stationed on the battleship North Carolina, has returned to this country, which probably will be about August G.
 When Mrs. Sutton was called as wit ness by the, judge advocate her own counsel being undesirous Of putting her on the stand at this time, she was asked to identify a letter which she wrote to the Secretary of the Navy. last February urging a second investigation into her sons death, and in which she expressed the belief that evidence would be ad- duced to show that Lieutenant Sutton was killed by one of his brother officers in- stead of committing suicide, as the former board of inquiry declared.
 As soon as this letter was admitted in evidence, Major. Leonard requested the court to place Mrs. Sutton on the stand as complainant against Lieutenants Adams, Evans, Bevans Willing and Os- terman, and Sergeant DeHart of the marine corps.
 MT. Davis insisted that Mrs. Sutton's sole object was to clear her sons name from the stigma of suicide, and not to direct the finger of suspicion against any particular person or persons.
 The court sustained the judge advo- cate's position, and all the young officers named were brought into court and noti- fled that they had been made parties de- fendant to the inquiry.
 Because Lieutenant Utley was also material witness to the shooting, and had the right to be present as defendant, inc court was adjourned by Commander John Hood, U. S. N, until utley should return. 1s sfts M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-28
M'CANN'S TRIAL
 IS POSTPONED

Chicago, July 27.--The trial of Police Inspector Edward McCann on charges of accepting bribes for the protection" of certain illegal establishments which was set for hearing today, was continued till September T. The postponement was made on motion of the defense.
 McCann pleaded not guilty to the 10 charges of accepting bribes and of mal- feasance in office. s
 Two additional indictments against In spector McCann and one against Detec- tive Griffin were returned today by the grand jury. sOne of the indictments against McCann charges him with ob- taining goods and money under false pre- lenses and the" other charges him with bribery. Griffin is charged with bribery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-28
DANGER ESCAPES
 IMPENDING TRIAL

New York, July 27.-Miss Gertrude Hoffman, the dancer. will not answer the charge of appearing on the stage In too-scanty an attire until fall. When the hearing in her case was called to- day the court granted postponement on the plea of her attorney for time to prepare for trial. Thirty or 40 wit nesses will be called, the attorney said, to prove that Miss Hoffman's dance was neither immoral not indecent
 Magistrate Steinert said that Miss Hoffman's agreement to don tights of suitable length was sufficient assur- ance to the court that the case did not demand immediate adjudication.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-28

Quick time with all the com forts. Oh, you seaboardl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-28
Beaten and Robbed.

Bristol, Tenn, July 27-News reached hero today that robbers entered the store or James Hilton at Boon's Creek in east Tennessee last night, pulled Hilton from his bed in a store room and beat him so that he was unconscious when found. They then robbed the store of many articles. Bloodhounds were put on the trail but were held at bay by two men believed to have been implicated in the robbery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-28
Fair Is Deferred.

Mobile July 27.--The National NeKro Fair association at a meeting held fto- night deferred the opening of the flair at Mobile until the fall of 1910 They issued $16s, 900 of their capital stock in preferred shares at per cent per 1an- nun. The money is to be used to i'm prove the property and develop the lair proJect
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-28
| o,eomotixe EnaIneers Meet.

Hamilton, Ont, July 27.-The annual convention of the Brotherhood of Loco- motive Engineers and Grand Auxiliary opened it's sessions here today with about 25oo delegates present from all parts of the United States and Canada. w. E. Futch, president of the insur- ance department. and M B. Premier, first assistant grand engineer, both of Cleveland.. addressed the meeting. MT.
 F1ltch showed that the brotherhood has over s12,0Oo,oOo insurance in force. The brotherhood has a membership of 64'ooO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-28
New Type of AirshIp.

Cleveland, July 27.-An airship covered with waterproof canvas and fitted with propellers at it's bow and stern. which will work like oars in water, Is being built by the Bostel .Airship company here. These strange appliances have been added to the airship in order to prevent it from sinking in case 1t should fall into body of water The builder of the machine. Carl l.. Bostel. says he expects to be able to carry from six to 20 passengers In the airship. He will also provide an apartment for bag- gaKe. 4A@ *3s @fA 0e
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18
Oil and Gas Talk.
Continued from page one)
ties and the hole was plugged.

ties and the hole was plugged.
Another new one at Sugar Grove
called the End Well Oil d Gas Co.
was incorporated Saturday. The
Baltimore Oil & Gas Co has began
drilling a well on the Judge Hol-
land farm,
The daily production of the oil
field is 1900 barrels.
The Mckinney Oh ~ Gas Co. has
located two new wells, one near
McLuney and the other close up to
the Bremen field.
The New Ideal Co has let the
contracts for two new rigs to be
erected at once.
The Bremen Oil IL Gas Co, on
Monday of this week declared
their second so per cent. dividend
in the month of March. That
makes 500 per cent. that company
has declared and the company will
not be two years old until May
This is probably record breaker
as against any company in the
country.
The Centerfield and the Search
light Oil d Gas Cos. wero incor-
porated Monday each for $50, 900,
and the chief incorporators are
Columbus people.
The Jack Pot Oil d Gas CO. who
have their leases in Starr and
Green townships of this county,
are on the ground this week locat-
ing we'll.
The new Crossenyille we'll which
was shot Friday is proving to be
one OF the best wells in the entire
field.
The Crockett Run directors met
and elected the following officers:
Pres Charles Wharton Vice
Pres Alya Kline; Secretary, Rol
land Bright; Treasurer, A j.
Nunsmaker.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18
Beneath the Wheels.

On Friday night of last week a
stranger was found on the railroad
track near the Mulberry Street
crossing, with one leg cut off and
the toes of the other foot. He was
removed to the office of DIR. Camp
bell, railroad physician, and the
necessary medical attendance >
given him, and the next day wa
sent to his home at ,Wellston. IL
Is said that the man Is married,
and that his name is Charley
Garry. 1t is not known how he
got on the railroad track or why
he was laying down, but a 7. Il
O. train passed over him erippling
him for life.