Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-06-09
The Colored Teachers.

The coIored Teachers.
The county board of education did
not finish the work Of grading the ex-
animation papers of the negro appli-
cants to teach in the public schools Of
the county, until Wednesday. Out Of
a total of sixty-nine negro applicants,
only twelve certificates were issued,
these are Of the third grade as follows:
J. ]. Byers, Mary E. Lewis, Sallie w.
Watts, Elizabeth Moss, Maria D. Craw-
ford, Ethel L. Daniel, Willie Hutchi-
son. Maud White, Savannah Jones, j.
P. Harrison, Adele D. Herndon, Eliza
f. Crawford.
Death of John o. Speck.
Mr.. Thos. w. Speck Of Yorkville,
received a telegram Tuesday, inform
ing him Of the death at Lakeland, Fla,
of his brother, Mr.. John o. Speck,
which occurred at that place Monday,
following a short attack Of acute indi-
gestion. Mr.. Speck was a son Of the
late John F. Speck, who conducted a
jewelry business In Yorkville In 1884,
and has been living in Florida for the
past twenty-five years or more, and
at Lakeland held a position with g
large jewelry firm as a watch in
spector. His remains were inferred at
Palatka, Fla, beside those Of his
father.
FewelI- Cobb.
The marriage of Miss Josephine
Fewell and Mr.. Morris F. Cobb oc-
Cured in the First Presbyterian
church of Rock Hill Wednesday even
ing, in the presence Of large gather
ing of friends. the ceremony being
performed by Rev. Alexander Martin,
assisted by Rev. j. T. Dendy. Follow
ing a largely attended reception at the
home of the bride. Mr.. and Mrs. Cobb
left on the northbound train for a
tour Of two weeks. Miss Fewell Is
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Few
ell, and possesses many traits OF
character by which she makes and
keeps scores Of friends. She Is a grad
uate Of Winthrop college and has been
teaching in the city schools for the
past three years. Mr.. Cobb Is assis-
tant cashier of the National Union
Bank and is one of the most popular
young men in the city. Both in bust
ness and social circles he Is admired
and loved for his sincerity and loyal
ty to his friends
Senator TiIlman at Rock Hill.
Rock Hill correspondence Charlotte
Observer: B. r. Tillman was among
the prominent visitors at Winthrop
college during commencement. The
many friends and admirers Of the
venerable "pitchfork wielder" regret
ted very much to see him In such
feeble condition. While the senator Is
nothing like down and out" he is
nevertheless far from being the origi-
nal spirit that he formerly was. He
uses q walking cane in going around
and appears to be very much handi-
capped by one side not working well,
giving him the appearance OF being
partially paralyzed on one side. He
was asked to deliver the diplomas to
the graduates. but on account OF his
condition had to decline. After few
parting words Of advice to the gradu-
ating class by President Johnson, Sem
ator Tillman came forward, leaning
upon his cane. He was warmly ap-
plauded, after which he said, "Since
7 have been here this week my heart
has been filled with happiness; happi-
ness, not pleasure, to see how far be-
yond my fondest expectations this in
stitution has expanded In It's few years
of existence. I am not able to make
a speech: my strength will not permit.
but l wish to take this occasion to
congratulate you on your wisdom,
foresight and ability in building up so
grand a work I would like to make
speech but cannot, and Will say
good might, perhaps goodbye, and
will ask DR.. Johnson to deliver these
diplomas"