Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-07-28
LOCAL LACONICS.
Johnson City Excursion

johnson City Excursion.
The Johnson City excursion to run
from Yorkville on August 10, is being
extensively advertised by Mr.. James
Ker, Jr., of Charlotte, who has general
charge of it. Mr.. F. E. Smith of York
vile is in a position to give full infor-
nation at this end of the line. The
rate Is unusually low, and the scenic
attractions along the route are unsur-
passed anywhere. The excursion prom
ises an outing well worth while.
Robert M. Steele, Dead.
Mr.. Robert M. Steele, formerly Of
Yorkville, died in Columbia last Tues
day afternoon of typhoid fever. The
deceased was a son of Mr.. G. ]. Steele
of Lowryville, and was 80 years of age.
He was at one time employed by the
Star Drug store of Yorkville, but has
been in Columbia during the past three
years. The funeral took place at
Lowryville, Wednesday afternoon. He
is survived by his father, and by two
brothers, Mr.. George J. Steele, Jr., of
Lowryville, and Mr.. Clough S. Steele
of Columbia.
VIM. White Dead.
Cherokee News: On the 4th day of
July, Mr.. VIM. White, whose late home
was at Limestone mill, suffered a
stroke of paralysis, and while he had
recovered sufficiently to move about
the house, he, it is supposed, had an
other stroke on last Thursday and at
about II o'clock passed away. Mr..
hn Intt n,t Of 10
life belonged to the Methodist church.
Besides a wife he leaves many chill
dren and grand children to mourn his
death. He was 70 years of age. The
remains were taken to Hickory Grove
for interment. Mr.. White was the
father in-law of Mr.. Ramsey, who was
recently killed by a train.
FiIbert Picnic.
There is tremendous crowd of peo-
pie at the picnic being held at Filbert
today; but because of the absence Of
Governor Blease, there is much disap-
pointment. Hon. John Gary Evans
came over to Yorkville from Spartan
burg last night and went up to Filbert
this morning; but Governor Blease
failed to show up. A telephone mes
sage from Filbert says that Governor
Bease telephOned that under the cir
cumstances" he had decided not to
come. What the circumstances" were
the phone message from F'ilbert did
not explain. Our information is that
Mr.. Evans spoke this morning with
out referring to politics or Gov. Blease.
Will Go to Camp Perry.
Fort Mill Times: For the first time
since the organization of the Fort Mill
Light infantry, twelve years ago, the
company is to be represented in the
national rifle shoot at Camp Perry, o.,
q few weeks hence. Corporal George
Potts, young son of Mr.. d. o. Potts
of Pleasant Valley, was named as one
of q team of fifteen selected to repre-
sent this state at the national shoot
as a result of the excellent target aver
age which he was able to show at
the state shoot i'm Charleston last week.
Corporal Potts scored 400 out Of
possible 500. which is considered an
excellent record for one who had never
before entered the state contest Be-
sides winning a place on the Camp
Perry team, Mr.. Potts was awarded a
medal and SO as a premium for the
best shot among those who had never
shot in a state range shoot. Corporal
Potts. with the three other members
of the local company, returned to Fort
Mill Sunday morning from Charleston
and has been the recipient of many
congratulations for his craftsmanship.
Not In BIease's Class.
Spartanburg Herald, Thursday: I'm
not fooling with politics at ALL" said
former Governor John Gary Evans last
night when asked to comment OH pub
lished rumOrs that he might oppose
Gov. Cole l.. Blease next summer for