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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-06-20
RAINS AND THE CROPS.

Although there are localities that
have been favored all along, there has
been general anxiety about rain In all
parts of the county, and most people
seem to regard the situation as more
or less critical, II not on account Of
one thing then on account Of another;
but the break Of the past few days in
the weather has brought about feel
ing Of hopefulness that makes the en-
tire situation look brighter. Inquiry Of
different localities by telephone yes
terday afternoon developed the follow
ing:
Bowling Green-No rain here Sun
day, and none since April IS, except q
few light showers that hardly more
than served to settle the dust. Stands
of cotton rather poor and farmers gen.
orally feeling quite gloomy; but not
yet thoroughly discouraged.
Clover-Light sprinkle Sunday even
ing about dark; but hardly enough to
have an appreciable effect on crops.
Heavy downpour at r. N. Plaxico's
during afternoon and considerable
damage to crops through washing.
ternoon between Glover and Campbell
& Barnett's store about 2 or 3 o'clock.
the first for several weeks. The dry
spell has been on through the whole
neighborhood since April.
TirZah-There was a good rain q
mile north Of here Sunday; but there
has been none at this place for about
two weeks. The general feeling Is that
rain would help things nightly; and
from the looks Of the clouds this af-
ternoon things are encouraging.
Sharon-There was a big rain at
Hoodtown and between Bullock's Creek
hr1f here
worth mentioning. There was fairly
good rain here two weeks ago; but
crops are in need Of more.
Hickory Grove-There was a heavy
rain at Piedmont Sunday afternoon, the
downpour, continuing for about two
hours; but very little either here or
at Smyrna. It has been more than
three weeks since the country imme-
diately around Hickory Grove has
had fairly good showers, and the need
for rain is sore. Blacksburg had
heavy rain Sunday afternoon.
Filbert-There was a splendid rain
here Sunday afternoon. It was badly
needed; but ii came in the form or
soaker that came up to all require
ments, the water standing In the cot
ton rows, and in some instances break
ing over the terraces.
Beersheba-A good rain Sunday af-
ternoon through most Of the Cotton
Belt, and people generally feeling much
better than they have felt for several
weeks.
w. F. Jackson's store, six miles
south of Yorkville-There was some
rain over toward Rock Hill Monday
afternoon; but very little at this place.
There was a light shower here June 8,
but not enough. 1t has been about
seven weeks since there has been a
good season.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-06-20

At an agricultural meeting held at
Dillon last Saturday with the idea of
organizing a county fair, Commission
er Watson took the opportunity to give
a little advice as to the desirability of
cOnfining such undertakings to really
instructive exhibits without relying SO
much on side show attractions. He
showed how the tendency of the Turk
ish dancers, Indian takers and other
frauds was to demoraliZe rather than
help and was doubtful as to whether
fairs that had to rely upon such things
were worth while. Commissioner Wat
son, it will be remembered, was at
the York County Cow Show at York
vile, where he saw a practical demon
stration Of the fact that such an eXhi-
bition could be made strictly on its
merits without the assistance of high
dive and balloon ascension accom-
panments.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-06-20

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

j. c. Wilborn-Offers a desirable small
tract Of land located near Yorkville.
1t offers an attractive investment.
Riddle Auto Co.-Has new supply Of
dry batteries and carbide.
Thos. w. Boyd, Supervisor-Gives no
tice to persons interested In the
proposed north and south road, that
the county board will consider the
matter Wednesday, July 10Th.
Loan & Savings Bank-Suggests that
you fortify your future by putting
your money in its care, where 1t
will be safe against loss from any
cause.
Kirkpatrick Belk Co.-Offers in cot
ton, wool and linen goods at frac-
ton of their value, new shipments
of children's rompers and creepers.
c. w. Wallace, District Agent-Wants
to sell Southeastern life insurance
in amounts Of $500 to $4,000 on
easy terms.
National Union Bank. Rock Hill
With up-to-date methods strictly
adhered to assures its depositors
that their accounts are cared for
with accuracy.
Thomson Co.-For the remainder of
the week offers prices reduced from
20 to SO per cent on mems and
boys clothing, ladies' suits and
skirts, parasols, etc.
j. E. Latham, Sec.-Invites the pub
lie to celebration of st. Johns
day, at Shady Grove church next
Saturday by Hoodtown lodge Of A.
F. M.
HI E. Neil and Others-Give notice Of
the opening Of books of subscrip-
tion to the capital stock of the
South Carolina Cotton Picker COM
pany, on June 21st
j. M. Stroup-Offers SIC ginghams at
cents a yard for next few days.
See him for dry goods, shoes, no.
tions etc.
Herndon & Gordon-Are selling lots
Of "Old Homestead" bread. They
have fruit jars. Everything in
choice groceries, dishes and glass
ware.
Yorkville Hardware Co.-Wants to
sell you an ice cream freezer 1t
has all sizes. Also has Ice picks,
shaves, refrigerators, etc.
I. W. Johnson-Has go pounds Of
winner coffee at 20 cents a pound.
Fresh shipment Of Wesson cooking
oils. Royal. Rumford and Good
Luck Baking powders.
j. w. Pepper & Son, Philadelphia
On page suggest that you start a
band. They will furnish the neces-
sary instruments at right prices.
Catalogue on request.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-06-20

DR.. r. NJ. Stevenson has resigned
the pastorate of the churches of Beth
any, Glover and Bowling Green to ac-
cept the editorship of the Associate
Reformed Presbyterian at Due West.
This means a severe loss to the
churches that DR.. Stevenson has served
so long and so acceptably; but a tre-
mendous gain to the Associate Re-
formed Presbyterian church as a
whole. DR.. Stevenson is a thorough
going Christian of rare intellectual at
tainments, of fine literary ability and
of unusual horse sense. His editorial
capacity has been tried and proved
beyond question, and we have no hesi-
tation in predicting that he will make
of the Associate Reformed Presbyte-
rian a power of still greater good in
the denomination.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-06-20

first Of the year he will be supplied
with all the vital facts pertaining to
the operations of the express compa-
nies, and with this data at his dispo-
sal will be able to outline some course
of procedure that will place the eX-
press service of the country upon
rational basis. David J. Lewis, repre-
sentative from Maryland. has gone af-
ter the express companies on line
differing widely from that which
prompted the introduction of the Bur-
Lesson resolution. He has a bill pend
ing before the committee on post
roads which provides for condemning
and purchasing the express companies,
adding them to the postal system and
establishing a complete system for
the quick transport of packages and
of farm and truck garden products.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-06-20

Information from Washington is to
the effect that there will probably be
a vote on the reciprocity bill soon and
Chairman Penrose of the committee in
charge, claims that he can count six
ty votes. There are to be a number
of speeches against the bill but most
of the senators in favor Of the meas
ure are preparing to vote without any
further discussion. 1t is generally be-
lieved that the bill will pass, not SO
much on account of the willingness of
the Republican senators to permit il
to become a law, as on account of the
insufferable discomfort that is being
occasioned by the hot weather.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-06-20
TEACHERS CERTIFICATES.

Quite a number of applicants to
teach in the public schools Of the coun-
ty were sadly disappointed as the re-
suit of the recent examinations, in
that they failed to get certificates
where they had anticipated no diff
Guilty.
Among the teachers who failed at
the examination were some who have
held first-grade certificates for years,
and who have apparently been giving
satisfaction In the schools of which
they have had charge.
AS a matter of fact so many have
failed that there Is doubt as to wheth-
er there will be enough teachers to I'LL
the demand In the various schools Of
the county.
This condition of affairs Is due more
than anything else to the fair and i'm
partial discharge of duty by the coun-
ty board Of education. 1t has been the
rule Of previous boards to use lot of
discretion, and to make allowances
that frequently gave certificates to ap-
plicants, who were not fairly able to
take the same.
The understanding Is that Superin-
tendent Quinn and Messrs. ]. H. With
erspoon and T. e. McMackin, Of the
county board are coming In for a good
deal Of criticism and some abuse on
account Of their action, and there Is no
reason to believe that the end Is yet.
When asked about the matter yes
terday, Superintendent Quinn said in
effect: Yes, / am very sorry II Is
this way, but I cannot help 1t. We
are not trying to institute any reform
in the conduct Of this matter, and as
sure you that we have no desire to be
arbitrary. We are just trying to carry
kIan lar 4 kHnk 30 oil L.,
scribes certain requirements, and we
ments are complied with. We have
endeavored to see that every individ-
ual who applied for a certificate got
everything he or she made on the ex-
amination-no more and no less. Some
passed-many failed. The papers are
all In my Office. II there are any who
think they failed to get all that was
coming to them, am perfectly willing
to go over the papers and II / or the
board have made errors, we are will
ing to take the blame"
It was suggested to Mr. Quinn that
other superintendent had started out
in this same way and had afterward
seen proper to trim little and not
be so stiff.
Il do not know anything about
that" said Mr.. Quinn, but I'll tell you
this. When my name Is to a certi-
ficate, the bearer thereof must be
exactly what the certificate describes.
There will be no false pretenses about
anything I do as long as remain in
the office, and II this rule of action
does not meet the approval Of ma
jority of the voters, then am not the
man they want"
That the county board means exact
ly what Mr.. Quinn says, those who
know the gentlemen who compose 1t,
will not enter a question, and that II
the policy outlined Is continued to the
end the standard of the public schools
will be very materially raised, goes
without saving.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-06-20
BULLock's CREEK NOTES.
The Weather and the Crops-Person
al Mention and Other Matters.


Correspondence The Yorkvllle Enquirer
Bullock's Creek, June 19.-We are
still very dry in this neighborhood, not
having had q seasonable rain since
about April 20. There have been
some partial showers but they have
been scarcely more than sufficient 10
settle the dust.
Seed that were planted five or six
weeks ago are still Is the ground, dry
and hard, and showing no signs OF
sprouting. This is true Of both cot
ton and corn.
The early planting Of corn has gen
orally come to good stand and is
doing very well except that 1t Is bad
ly in need of rain.
Gardens generally have failed.
Messrs. William and Clyde Ratch-
ford have returned home from col
lege, the former from Columbia The
illogical seminary and the latter from
Davidson.
Messrs. Fay Good and Charley
Bankhead have returned from Gin
ton college and Miss Zula Horton has
returned from Winthrop.
The Hoodtown Lodge, A. F. M. Will
hold a public celebration at p. IN:
on June "a, and 1t Is expected that
refreshments will be served on the
occasion.
Misses Anna and Edna Horton are
in attendance at the state summer
school at Rock Hill.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-06-20

The hearing of the requisition pro-
ceedings in the case of T. B. Fielder has
been postponed from June 20 to June
22. Governor Brown of Georgia wired
Sheriff Buford of Newberry few days
ago, that on account of business mat
ters of Importance he could not attend
to the hearing on June 20, the date
originally fixed upon.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-06-20

President B. F. Taylor of the Inter-
State Cotton Seed Crushers' associa-
tion got close to the hearts of the
South Carolina editors in New York.
While the editors were very well pro-
vided for on their own account, and
through their logical connections.
President Taylor saw to it that they
received much other distinguished at
tention that would not have come ex-
cept for his consideration. And from
what they saw and heard it was clear
to the editors that Mr.. Taylor is quite
as influential in New York as he is in
Columbia, and that is saying a great
deal.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-06-20

Mayor Gibbs of Columbia, is the
leading apostle of the commission form
of government n South Carolina. He
loses no opportunity to do missionary
work wherever there appears to be in
terest in the truth. AS a general thing
he does not argue that the commits
sion form is any cheaper; but he does
hold with very strong conviction,
that under it, is easier to tell what
goes with the money.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-06-20

THE appointment Of three men,
bers Of the legislature as delegates to
the International conference on State
and Local Taxation to be held in Rich
mond, Sept. SIS and the naming Of
three alternates as requested by the
governor of Virginia was announced
last Saturday by Governor Blease The
delegates and alternates are as fol-
lows: Delegates-Hon. w. II. Stew
art, Rock Hill; Hon. Geo. 8. Mower,
Newberry; Hon. Geo. r. Rembert,
Columbia; alternates-Hon. E. ]. Den
mis-, Monck's Corner; Hon. T. j. Strait,
Lancaster; Hon. r. w. Hamilton,
Union.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-06-20

Mr.. T. B. Stackhouse Of Columbia,
does not happen to be an editor; but
from henceforward he is in good
standing with the South Carolina Press
association. 1t will be generally ad-
mitted that he contributed much to the
pleasure of everybody who came in
contact with him, and he was not
missed by many.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-06-20

Editor DeCamp says the Ledger's
boys got out a better paper while he
was away than he gets out while he
is at home. Pshaw, that's nothing!
Other people say The Enquirer has
been better during the past two weeks
than for quite a while. OF course,
what other people say in matters like
this counts for more than you say
yourself.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-06-20
Tht alurkrillr Gnqairrr.
Entered at the Postoffice in Yorkville
as Mail Matter Of the Second Glass.
YORKVILLE. s. c.:
TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 1911.

AS a slight testimonial of their
high appreciation, the editors pre-
sented Colonel August Kohn with a
handsome gold watch and Mrs. Kohn
with a brooch, but nobody thinks that
these things pay half the debt.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-06-20

There is no use talking about it, If
our Charleston friends do not cut out
this stuff about delightful temperature
in the city away from the "bottry,
they will lose all credit for veracity.
1t is fine over on the island and the
battery is endurable. especially in the
shade Of the trees; but as to the rest
of the city-sizzling cinders, whew!
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-06-20

The Democratic party has more big
men i'm the saddle than for a good
many years. Woodrow Wilson, Champ
Clarke and Judson Harmon are all of
presidential size and we believe they
are big enough to work for the good Of
the party without cutting each others
throats
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-06-20
LOCAL LAcONlCS.
YorkviIIe and Sharon,

Y0rkvllIe ana Snaron'
Yorkville defeated Sharon In a
game Of baseball at Sharon, yester-
day by a score of 5 to l. Batteries,
for Yorkville-H. Smith and Dale,
Sharon-Plaxco and Robinson.
First Cotton Bloom.
The first cotton bloom Of the season
was received this morning from Mr.
w. l. Plexico of Rock Hill. 1t was
plucked yesterday from the farm OF
June Love, on Mr.. Plexico's place.
Fire In Rock Hill.
Six dwelling houses belonging to B.
D. Springs Of Charlotte, and located in
the western edge of Rock Hill were de-
stroyed by fire last Saturday morning.
The houses were beyond the fire limit
and the fire department could do little
except to watch them burn.
Sounds Like a Reproach.
Superintendent of Education Knox
OF Chester county, told a representa-
tive of The Enquirer some days ago,
that the York county board of exam
iners has long been a source OF embar-
rassment and concern to the examin-
ers of Chester and other adjoining
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-06-20

Reports are already coming In
from different parts OF the state as to
damage to cotton by red spiders.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-06-20
Some Notes About Nal de Mer.

All the people on the press trip who
did not actually experience sea sick
ness, saw what it was. They saw so
much of it that it became common
place. Some of the members of the
party were exempt both going and
coming; but they were the exception,
rather than the rule. All stages of the
malady were in evidence. A mild form
was where the victim was driven to
seek a solitary place on the deck and
there sit quietly and pensively, as II
thinking of home. Others stretched
out on reclining chairs, got friend or
an attendant to throw a blanket over
them and remained there for hours, in
some cases all day and all night. Still
others kept close within their state
rooms and others found places to
stretch out along the plush upholstered
benches i'm the saloons. 1t was an in
teresting situation, more or less funny
to some, quite serious to others and
rather a matter of course to all. In
the case of one most excellent youl
couple from Chester, the wife became
so sick that she had to retire to her
staterOom, and the husband though
so severely affected, was extremely
miserable. He stuck by the dear lady
as best he could until he found that
the kind and attentive stewardesses
were qualified to minister so much
more satisfactorily and then he sur
rendered the job, but he did not lose
concern. Never having had such an
experience before, he wanted to know
if there would ever be a complete re-
covery even after land was reached.
In other words a question was pro-
pounded to the writer like this: DO
YOU think she will ever get over it,"
But sea sickness combines the tragic
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-02-17
POLK

Dee Dunn has been ill for some
time.
All fall-sown crops are looking fine
here.
Peter Friesen is breaking in his
colts.
Mr. McNulty has been cutting wood
on Mr.. Brownies place.
Mrs. McNulty has been sick with
the grip, but is better now.
Bernhard Friesen has been visiting
Henry Rose, who has been sick.
Charles Hill bought five acres of
land from G. H. Robbins this week.
George Clanfield visited his sister,
Mrs. Reddecopp, Saturday and Sunday.
Some of the roads have been drag
ged lately, and were thereby improved.
Mrs. Peter Reddecopp is not recov-
ering very fast from her recent sick
ness.
Bern Friesen last Sunday visited H.
j. Rose, who is sick at his home near
Rickreall.
Mr.. Windower has been suffering
from sore finger. He had to have it
lanced, and it is improving now.
G. M. Gooch is improving his place
by grubbing out some of the young
oaks and planting fruit trees
viii Reddecopp lately got 10 dozen
Rhode Island Red eggs in Monmouth,
which he will place in his incubator
At the special school meeting, Dee
Dunn was elected director. to serve the
uneXpired term of D. G. Rempel, who
moved to Portland recently.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-02-17
BUELL.

Mrs. Ras Hills has been sick with
the grip.
Howard Ames butchered hogs We'd
nesoay of last week.
Miss Blanche Barber visited Nora
Jones, Friday of last week.
Mrs Stone and Mrs. Newbill visit
ed Mrs. Ras Hills last Thursday.
Charley Jones took a load of lum-
Der up into the mountains SATURDAY
Sherd Braley has been splitting
posts for r. j. Merrick during the past
week.
Several people from here attended
the dance in Sheridan last Saturday
night
Elmer Neeley spent Saturday and
Sunday in Sheridan, visiting old
friends.
Mrs. Weise, who has been visiting
relatives in Sheridan, returned home
Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Lyle Jones visited rel
atives in Sheridan the latter part of
last week.
Mrs. Herman Lenhard and Miss
Mabel Harold spent Thursday with
Mrs. Ras Hills.
Harry Bartram, from the Cedar
Creek camp, has been helping at the
mill for a couple of days.
Miss Kopan and Miss Pollow have
returned from Dallas, where they took
the teachers examination.
Frank Neeley, who has been work.
ing in Sheridan, has come up to the
mill to work for a few weeks.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-02-17
MONMOUTH

c. p. Cornwell is building a barn.
Mrs. John Stump and son went to
Dallas for a visit, Tuesday.
william Metzler, Of Rickreall, is
talking Of locating in Monmouth.
Grandma Chase has been brought
home. She is not expected to live.
Verd Hill. Of Independence. was in
town Tuesday. looking for real estate.
a. n Poole has the Herrcn house
enclosed and can now work rain or
shine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claud Skinner, Of In
dependence. visited relatives in Mon
mouth over Sunday.
G. r. Herren is cultivating his hops,
and has lately purchased a fine large
horse to be used in the work.
Many strangers are seen In Mon
mouth every day. They are looking
for locations. hut there are no vacant
houses. NJ to live in. 10 De found in the
town.
Mrs. L. r. Miller. Of Berkeley. Cali
fornia. visited al the home of her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. /. NJ. Hall. over
Sunday.
David Sutt. editor of the Monmouth
Herald. has been confined 10 his room
several DAYS with the grip. lie Is some
better AZ present
Reuben Simpson has moved into his
new shop and can b. found working
there every day. The new building is
warm and comfortable.
The Southern Pacific Company is
gravsline its driveway along the track
on the west side Of the depot The i'm
movement was much needed
Miss Erma Hall. teacher in the
THOMPSON school in Portland. visited
AZ the home Of her parents. Mr. and
Mrs T.. NJ Hall. Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John wilkes. Of staf-
ford. oregon. were in town Tuesday
On their way 20 Airlie. where they VIII
visit relatives They are much pleased
with this part q Oregon
Mrs. p. r. Myers. q Pauisen, wash
fnrton. left for home Tuesday, having
received word that her dauEhter vas
quite eick. she had been visiting rel
atIres In Monmouth and Airiie FOR TIE
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-02-17
AIRLIE

Mr.. Ulrich. of Airlie, has been III.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Turner
a daughter.
Mrs. ]. S. Smith. of Airlie, has been
seriously i'll.
Johnny Faulkenburg is seriously III
with pneumonia.
Louis Toedemeier is visiting rela-
tives in Portland.
L. c. Caughey purchased a horse
from Guy Metcalf.
Miss Edna Conn went to Independ-
ence last Saturday.
Mrs. Henry Tarter Is visiting her
mother. Mrs. Haight.
Thomas Brinkley attended the dance
at Wells. Saturday night
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ray have been
visiting relatives near Kings Valley.
Robert Story. Of Airlie. played for
the dance in Wells. Saturday night.
Mrs. Fry. who has been visiting her
mother. Mrs. George Conn. has been
quite ~.
A large crowd attended the dance in
Airlie Tuesday evening. All report
good time.
Levi Lehman and Roy Clark. of
Monmouth. were trading horses in Air
lie. Thursday.