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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-07-12
An Encouraging Report.-South

An Encouraging Report-South
Carolina is progressing In every direc-
ton, but in no way Is the state going
forward to a greater degree than in
agricultural pursuits. The work Of
the Federal demonstration department
In South Carolina is In charge Of Mr.
Ira w. Williams at Columbia, and in
addition to the funds supplied from
Washington he has recently had an
appropriation Of $1,000 from the
South Carolina Cotton Manufacturers
association.
Just what has already been done in
this state is shown in letter received
by Mr.. Williams from Washington
headquarters:
II am enclosing you a table showing
the result Of the work In South Caro-
lima for the past year. The table
looks as though II were a small thing,
but 1t has taken lots of work to pre-
pare 1t. I want to congratulate you
upon the excellent showing made. An
average Of 1204.9 pounds Of seed cot
ton per acre on ais acres and 36.1
bushels Of corn per acre on 1,646 acres
Of corn is doing mighty we'll. One of
the points which shows the accuracy
Of the figures Is that the average Of
what our men say was the yield Of
similar land under ordinary cultiva-
tion Is the same as the bureau Of sta
tistics figures for the average of the
state. Let me make one more point:
In 1900 the corn crop of South Caro-
lima was 13,12S.137; in 1908 it was
29.22S.000 bushels and In 1909 II was
37041, 900. How is that ?"-Grecnville
News.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-07-12
DEATH OE A. r. MOODS.

Mr.. A. Frank Woods, O well known
and highly esteemed citizen Of York
vile, died at his home on Railroad
avenue last Sunday afternoon at about
o'clock, after a long period of bad
health, extending over several years.
Mr.. Woods was a native Of Iredell
county, N. c., where he was born jan
prenticed to the carpenter trade, and
came to Yorkville in August, 1852, with
a contractor named o. P. Crawford. In
January, 1855, he was married to Miss
Sarah A. O'Leary, and in 1857, he left
with his wife for Mississippi where
he was at the breaking out Of the
civil war.
He went into the Confederate service
as a member Of company F. Fifteenth
Mississippi infantry and was pretty
severely wounded at the battle Of Fish
ing Creek, KY, on January 10, 1861,
the same battle in which General Zolli-
cofer was killed.
After the war, Mr.. Woods moved to
Arkansas, and in 1875, he returned to
Yorkville. He was never interested in
politics, except as a good citizen; but
he used TO say with a good deal of
pride and satisfaction that he had
helped to vote three states-Mississip-
pi, Arkansas and South Carolina-from
under negro rule.
Although many years retired from
active work at his trade, Mr.. Woods
was a master workman. He insisted
on doing his work in neat and sub
stantial tforoughness or not at ALL and
the different buildings on which he
worked in Yorkville are among the
best in the town.
Mr.. Woods Is survived by a widow
and three children, Mr.. G. f. Woods
of Sumter, Mr.. d. T. Woods of York
vile, and Mrs. w. H. Smith Of Dur
ham, n. G.
The funeral took place yesterday af-
ternoon from the residence, the service
being conducted by Rev. ]. L. Oates
of the Associate Reformed church, Of
which the deceased was a member, as
sisted by Rev. E. f. Gillespie of the
Presbyterian church.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-07-12

The astronomers are predicting an
unusual display Of meteors on and af-
ter the middle Of this month, to con-
tinue for a period of six weeks. There
will be a very active display from
Aquarius, reaching it's maximum dur
ing the last five days Of July.
All Democrats who desire to vote
in the primary of August 30, must see
to it that their names are on the club
roll on or before August 25. In many
instances the respective clubs have the
same old rolls that have been used
in previous elections, and voters who
have already enrolled need not be en-
rolled again. 1t will be well, how
ever, for every voter to see to it that
his name Is actually on the list. There
are two clubs at Yorkville, and the
officers of the same are trying to per-
feet both club lists, so each will in
clude only such names as properly
belong on 1t.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-07-12

Atlantic City, y. j., July 8: wal
ter Brookins, driving a Wright biplane,
reached an altitude calculated at 5000
feet over the ocean this e.ening and
broke all existing worlds records for
aeroplane altitude. The paragraph
altitude recording instrument showed
an altitude of 6,1O0 feet officials using
an altitude gauge on the ground gave
the height as $3.50 feet and 1t is be-
lieved that the final official figures
will show an altitude somewhere be-
tween the two. BY his feat today
Brookins wins the $1,000 prize offered
by the Atlantic City Aero Club for
breaking the worlds record, unless a
higher altitude Is reached here before
the end of the present meet. Brookins
spent one hour, two minutes, 35 and
15-1OO seconds in the air. according
to the official timing Of Chairman
Henry NJ. Neely and Recorder Angus
tus Post of the contest committee OF
the national council Of the Aero Club
of America.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-07-12

WHEN last Fridays issue Of The En-
quirer came out, it was not the pur-
pose of the publishers to make dou-
BILE issue of today's paper. The en-
larged issue came about through the
demand for three extra pages. These
could not be supplied without reducing
the usual amount of reading matter far
below normal, and in order to give the
advertisers what they want without
imposing upon subscribers, we are just
making the paper eight pages for this
occasion. There is nothing remarkable
about the fact of jumping from four
to eight pages on such short notice;
but there are very few county papers
in the state of the size of The Enqui-
rer, that are able to do it.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-07-12

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

w. s. Wilkerson-Is announced as a
candidate for election to the house
of representatives from York coun-
ty, subject to the will of the voters
in the primary election.
r. L. deLoach-Is announced as a can
didate for reappointment as magis-
trate for York township. subject to
the will of the voters in the primary
Enquirer Office-Has a pair of spec
tacles that owner may have by iden-
tifying property and paying for ad-
vertisement.
s. r. Brock, Pastor-Invites the pub
lie to a Sunday school picnic at New
Bethel Baptist church, near Lowry
vile, on Friday, July Is.
Shannon & Hope, Sharon-Want quick
buyers for five Birdsall wagons that
they offer at reduced prices.
Baseball-On local grounds Thursday
and Friday and at Glover on Satur-
day afternoon.
]. L. williams e. Co.-Are offering SOC
yards 4S cents silks at 25 cents a
yard.
Amuse- U-Theatre-The pictures to-
night will include "The Cowpunch-
er's Ward" and Between Love and
Love"
Thomson Coon pages 4 and an
nounce a great July clearance sale
beginning next Friday and continu-
ing through July. Special attrac-
tions are offered cash buyers in all
departments of the big store.
/. w. Johnson, Pres.-Calls on voters
in Yorkville precinct No. 2 to enroll
their names on the club roll.
Kirkpatrick Belk Gown begin a
specially reduced price sale on
Thursday morning, and on page
gives a great variety of store news
that will interest shoppers in all its
departments.
J. c. Wilborn-Offers a sawmill outfit
complete with boiler and engine for
sale It is near Fort Mill.
j. Q. Wray-In order to reduce his
stock offers cut prices on everything
in his store, including dress goods
domestics, shirtwaists. embroideries,
clothing, shoes, etc.
National Union Bank, Rock Hill-In-
ssts on the fact that 1t is the first
dollar that counts biggest in the
building Of savings account. 1t is
anxious to help you.
York Supply Co.-Has tick emulsion
and tells you how a little Of 1t will
remove ticks from cattle. Sow Grim
son Glover now. Seed potatoes.
Yorkville Hardware Co.-Can supply
you with all kinds of piping, pipe fit
tings, steam and water fittings at
the right prices.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-07-12
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Mr.. Paul McNeel Of Spartanburg.
spent Sunday In Yorkville.
N. w. Hardin, Esq, Of Blacksburg,
is in Yorkville in attendance on court.
Miss Sumter White of Chester, is
the guest Of Mrs. w. G. White in
Yorkville.
Miss Maud Moore of Lancaster, is
the guest of Miss Frances Finley in
Yorkville.
Mrs. ]. l.. Houston of Coleman, Fla,
Is visiting her father, Mr.. L. r. Will
liams in Yorkville.
Mrs. B. G.. Black Is quite i'll with
appendicitis at the home Of Mrs. n. j.
N. Bowen in Yorkville.
Mrs. Paul McNeel of Spartanburg is
visiting Mrs. B. N. Moore and. other
relatives in Yorkville.
Miss Eva Fewell Of Rock Hill, spent
several days this week In Yorkville.
the guest of Miss Anna Lewis.
Mrs. Edgar S. Lewis Of Tacoma,
Miss, Is in Yorkville on visit to her
sister, Mrs w. Mason Mcconnell.
Misses Mary and Louisa Moore Of
Glover, are the guests Of Misses Fan
ME and Maud Stroup, in Yorkville.
Mr.. John r. Ashe of New York, ar
rived in Yorkville yesterday to spend
some time with his mother, Mrs. S. c.
Ashe.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Q. McElwee of
Montgomery, Ala, are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. F. McElwee, and other rela-
tives in Yorkville.
Mrs. Rose Smith, sustained painful
injuries at her home on Lincoln street,
Yorkville, yesterday, by slipping and
falling in the yard.
Mrs. r. F. Smith, nee Miss Maggie
Ferguson, and four children Of Char
lesion, Is in Yorkville on q visit to
relatives and friends.
Mrs. J. c. Levi and daughters,
Misses Louise and Adelia, who have
been visiting relatives in Yorkville,
left for their home in Charlotte Satur-
day.
Mr.. Robert j. Herndon left York
vile last Saturday afternoon for New
York, at which city he will take a
steamer for a visit to Europe. He ex-
poets to. be gone about six weeks or
two months.
Mrs. M. J. Pursley and little grand
daughter, Alma Pursley, and Miss
Minnie Robinson Of Glover, and Miss
Maybelle Robinson Of Louisiana, are
the guests of the family Of Mr.. T. E.
McMackin in Yorkville.
Miss Wilmoth Jackson Of New
port, has returned from Atlanta. She
was accompanied by her sister Mrs.
James F. Hyndman, who will spend
several months with her mother, Mrs.
r. T. Jackson. and other relatives.
All three candidates for congress are
in Yorkville this week. Mr.. Henry be-
cause Of his duties at court, Mr.. But
Ter to see the people, and Mr.. Finley
because he lives here. OF course, all
three have weather. eyes open to the
situation.
Mr.. Julius A. Hope of the Armenia
neighborhood Of Chester county, was
in Yorkville last Saturday with turn
Of wheat which he had ground at the
Victor Cotton Oil company's mill. Mr..
Hope Is one Of the few old timers Of
the neighborhood, who persists in rails
ing wheat. He made about sixty-six
bushels this year, enough to bread"
him, and calculates that he Is at least
500 "in' on account Of the crop.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-07-12

THE plan perfected by Mr.. W. j.
ROddey of Rock Hill, for the strength
ening of Erskine college, which plan
is fully outlined in the article by DR.. j..
/. Mccain in another column. fur
nishes abundant opportunity for those
who would honor themselves by Civ
ing practical support to that most
worthy institution. Erskine college
has a noble and creditable record that
has reflected honor on the state, and
is probably doing as good work now as
ever in it's history. But ii could do
much better work if it were stronger
and the united efforts,
such as are facilitated by Mr.. r, l.
dey's plan, of thousands who are in
terested. would at once advance it
many points in the scale of power and
usefulness. 1t is only a matter of IS
or $40 to those who feel that they can
afford no more. Those who desire
to give more may do so, of course, as
every cent that can he raised will he
used to good advantage.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-07-12
THE CROPS.

crops just at this time. Judging from
what appears to be the general clamor
one would think that there Is nothing
ahead but gloom and ruin. 1t is bad
There is no denying that fact; but
more particular investigation into the
situation develops that it could be
worse.
There has been rain, rain, rain in
almost every section Of the county;
but the rain has been in spots. In
some localities for five or six weeks
past 1t has been too wet to plow ex-
cept for an average Of a day and a
half week. In other localities there
has been more plowing time and in
still others there has been rI the
blowing time that has been needed.
Both corn and cotton have suffered,
and generally speaking corn has suf-
fered more than cotton. During the
past few years, practically all York
county farmers have fallen into the
plan of fertilizing corn by installments.
They put in a hundred pounds or so
at one blowing and a hundred pounds
or so at the next and so on, some
continuing longer and some not quite
so long. Many cases have been re-
ported where it has been impossible
to plow corn at all, and in some in
stances farmers have gone into their
fields and distributed nitrate Of soda
on top of the wet ground. The wis.,
dom of this is pretty generally
doubted.
The Enquirer has heard Of a number
Of cases where there has not yet been
an opportunity to apply stable manure
that has been standing all the while,
ready to be hauled out into the corn
fields, and in these cases the farmers
are doubtful as to whether 1t is not
now too late to get much benefit from
the manure even If the rains would
hold up sufficiently to admit of its ap-
plication.
A representative of The Enquirer
went up the Carolina and North
Western railroad to Glover last Sat-
urday afternoon and was impressed
with several matters in connection
with the trip. One of the most i'm
pressive things was the grassy condi-
ton of the crops along the whole route.
Grass was thckly matted along the
cotton rows, both in the middles and
along the plant beds, and some OF the
crops looked as if they were lost But
amid all these blue prospects one farm
stood out q striking exception, as clean
as if weather conditions mad Deen
ideal all summer, and 1t had been look
ed after with Jealous care all the
while This is the farm of Mr.. Fitch
eft Pursley east of the railroad and
about two miles south of Glover. Near
er to Glover on the same side of the
railroad a number of negroes were
busy cutting grass out of cotton field.
There was an overhanging cloud
and the ground has heavy; but
a gentleman acquainted with the
situation called attention to the
singular fact that these were the
only workers to be seen on the
way up from Yorkvile and how unus-
ual it was for negroes to be at work
on a Saturday afternoon. The ne
groes, he explained, were working for
themselves as it was their own field.
The cotton crop Is generally from
two to three weeks late. and although
much of it looks as If it will have to
he thrown out, the general disposition
seems to be to clean it as well as pos
sible, if it takes all summer.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-07-12

THE continuous crop idea is stead
lily and surely taking possession Of
the minds of the more progressive far
mers. Wheat sown in the fall is fol-
lowed by peas in July, and the peas
are followed in October by rye. and
the rye is followed in the spring by
cotton or corn, which can be followed
the next fall by crimson clover or
more wheat or rye. Only a compara-
lively few people in this section have
vet gotten a practical idea of the mer-
it's of this plan, but those who have
been practicing it as long as two years
cannot be changed again.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-07-12

THE most sanguine bears are not
estimating the possible yield of this
years cotton crop at more than 49,
100000, and everybody is agreed that
it will take at least 100000 bales
to supply the demand. This curtai-
ment business on the part of con-
sumers has been going on for several
years now. ever since 1907 at least.
and the old clothes reserve even has
about played out. The great mass of
consumers is in rags, SO to speak.
There has got to he some buying soon
and there is going to be a still fur
ther advance in the price of cotton
goods. AS we see it, the outlook for
cotton was never so favorable, and we
believe that producers of raw cotton
will have the refusal of 16 cents a
pound before they are compelled to
take 12i cents.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-07-12

a flight of so kilometres went to Lieut..
Cannerman. He, in company with
Lieut.. Fequant, at the close of the
meeting. left on machine for the
camp where he is stationed. The only
American competitor, Weymann, while
he did not win prize, made consis-
tently good showing. In another flight
late this evening Morane further re-
duced the time for five kilometres,
covering the distance in two minutes
and 4S seconds, a speed of more than
10 kilometres (6S.42 miles) an hour
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-07-12

THE subject of taxation is great
big question and especially so in South
Carolina where the system as is gen
orally known does not compare with
that of the other states of the coun-
try. The candidates are evidently
afraid to touch the question for they
might say something that would Of
fend a voter and almost every voter
in South Carolina is taxpayer there
fore they have adopted a let alone
policy-Columbia letter.
And to think that each one of the
six candidates for governor thinks
that he is just the man for the place.
Whew.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-07-12

and the understanding Is that he has
telegraphed to him and another uncle
in Abbeville, asking them to come to
Yorkville prepared to give bond, in the
hope of securing q continuance Of the
case over to the next term of the court.
AS to whether the case will be tried
this week will depend upon several
contingencies, and no definite state
ment of the fact can be made at this
time
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-07-12

IF it were possible to secure Wat
son or a McMaster to take the job, 1t
would be a decided economy and ben
eft to the state. to change the state
railroad commission from a body of
three members. and have only one
railroad commissioner at a salary of
1000 to be appointed by the govern
or on a showing of capacity for the
Ooh
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-07-12

PEOPLE who profess to know. say
that Jack Johnson is fighting booze
at a rate that will settle his champion
ship in about a year. Old booze has
knocked out every prize fighter who
has tackled him.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-07-12

THE financial condition of the south,
the fact that this country is better
able to take care of itself, is one of
the biggest factors in connection with
good prices.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-07-12

PEOPLE who insist on standing for
right and decency have plenty of work
cut out for them; but they cannot
hope to have any respect for them
selves otherwise.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-07-12
LOCAL LACONlCS.

Until January I, 1911.
We will send The Yorkville Enquirer
from this date till January l, 1911.
for sc cents.
Hail in BuIIocks Creek Township.
Magistrate ]. L. Duncan of Bullocks
Greek township, who is in Yorkville in
attendance on court, informed the re-
porter yesterday that the township was
visited by another hailstorm last Fri
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-07-12

HAD Mr.. Patten and the other cot
ton bull operators lost out, it is hardly
probable that Mr.. Wickersham would
have asked for indictments against
the bears.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-07-12

There is a row in Greenville over
a proposition to move the Confederate
monument from the head of Main
street to q less Congrsted location. The
L. ID. C.'s are in arms against the
proposition.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-07-12

IT is a we'll known fact that no mat
ter how much money is raised by tax
alton, the legislature can always get
rid of it by appropriations.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-07-12
BASEBALL NOTES.

In the Yorkville- Forest City series
Of ball games at Gastonia last week,
the game Of Friday resulted in a draw,
the score standing to in the ninth
inning, when the game was called on
account Of rain. In Saturdays game
the score was 3 to in favor Of York
ville The attendance at the games
was only fair.
At Rock Fill this week the Yorkville
and Forest City teams are playing a
series Of three games, beginning yes
terday. The game yesterday afternoon
was a snappy one from start to finish.
The Foresters had the better of the
argument until the beginning of the
last half of the ninth inning, when
the score was to 0. In this half York
vile made three trips around the
boulevard, two of them being on four
base hits, one each by Archie and Ste
venson. The score was as follows:
r. H. f.
YorkVllle ...... ...... ....3
Forest City ....... .......2 10
Batteries: Yorkville-Rousseau and
Parks; Forest City-Clark and Gaines.
There will be a game at Rock Hill
this afternoon and another tomorrow.
On Thursday and Friday afternoons
the Forest City and Yorkville teams
will play two games on the local
grounds, beginning at 4.3O o'clock, and
on Saturday the teams will go to Clo-
yer for one game, which will be called
at 3 o'clock.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-07-12

THIS Is a capital time to refuse to
sell the growing crop for future de-
livery.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-07-12

BOOZE fighters will probably steer
clear of Columbia. now that the city
has established a free whisky cure
department
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-07-12
YORKVILLE. s. c.,
TUESDAY. JULY ~. 1910.

ANY three for a-quarter legislator
can vote for an appropriation bill.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-07-12

MORE cattle and better cattle will
surely follow the increased production
of corn in South Carolina.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-07-12

Charleston was visited by $780,
600 fire last Friday, which burned for
twelve hours before gotten under con-
troll.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-07-12
Chr 4turkrillr enquirer.

Entered at the Postoffice in Yorkville
as Mail Matter of the Second Glass.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1910-07-22

To the Electors of st. Clair County:
In announcing my candidacy for re.
nomination to the Office of County
Clerk for a second term, desire to
take advantage of this opportunity TO
thank the many friends and the voters
in general for the loyal support given
me for the first term in this office.
have given the Office my personal
attention during my first term, and am
quite content TO leave it TO those who
had business with the office, whether
or not it has been administered in a
courteous, efficient manner and salts
factory to the public.
While it has always been customary
in both parties to give a second term
to all county officers, and | would APP
preciate this consideration, yet | am
glad to go before the voters of this
county OH my record made during my
first term, and if 1t meets with your APP
proval, l will appreciate your support
at the primaries in September.
Very truly yours,
Jefferson G.. Brown.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1910-07-22
M. P. Church.

Glass meeting 1000 a. m.
Preaching 1890 a. m.
Sabbath School 11:45 a. m.
Union meetings in the park at SOC
p. m.
Quarterly Business Meeting Satur.
day, July 30th, at 200 o'clock. All
members are requested to be present.
Regular quarterly services sabbath
morning, July 31st, at 1000 a. m. Ev-
cry person is invited to attend.
There will be preaching service in
the West Brockway, M. Il. church July
3lst at 2:30 p. M, followed by the sacra.
ment of the Lords supper. Rev. Mikel
of Jeddo, will be present and will
preach. Altar requested to be present