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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-09

In an address before the Charleston
Elks last Sunday afternoon, Hon. NJ
L. Smith of Camden, made a stirring
appeal for better public sentiment
in South Carolina in upholding the
laws and especially in securing the
sanctity of human life. Although men
of intelligence can hardly fail to ap-
preciate the need for such plea or
the importance Of 1t, still we fear that
90 many will be disposed to allow it
to go unheeded as other similar pleas
have been allowed to go unheeded. For
years South Carolina has been paying
too much attention to the forms of
law and too little attention to the
spirit thereof. 1t cannot be denied that
in practically every community there
are so-called prominent men who
overlook and condone wrong in others
and who on slight temptation do
wrong themselves. But worse than
this there are men and women VINO
though they can hardly be tempted to
do wrong themselves, do not feel call
ed upon to Withhold their countenance
of wrong in others. This is an un-
healthy state Of affairs. We may leg
islate and legislate until our civil and
criminal code grows as big as the
most extensive encyclopedias; but un-
til we get really correct and healthy
public sentiment, the laws will be of
but little avail. The law that prevails
is the law that is upheld in spiri,
rather than in mere form, and to up
hold a law in spirit 1t is necessary for
the so-called best people to really
stand for something more than mere
lip expression. Men and women who
remain silent in the face of what they
know to be wrong, or who condemn
others for that which they do them
selves, will never be the foundation of
a righteous sentiment, and until
righteous sentiment is builded and
developed, men will not conduct them
selves so as to inspire and compel the
confidence OF their fellowmen.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-09

another telegram received this morn
ing stated that his condition Is very
grave. Mr.. John Neil, brother OF
the unfortunate young man, left for
the scene Of the accident yesterday.
Death Of John r. Jefferys.
Mr.. John f. Jefferys died suddenly
at the home Of Mrs ]. E. Castles In
Spartanburg last Saturday morning at
I o'clock. He had been suffering from
a weak heart for several years, and
this was the cause Of his death. Mr..
Jefferys was a son of the late j. Ed
Jefferys, and was born In Yorkvil!e, 66
years ago. AS boy he saw service In
the Civil war, and after the war he
married Miss Sallie, sister Of Mr.
D. M. Hall, Of No. /, Yorkville. He is
survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ossie
Jefferys Hare, Of Greensboro, N. c.,
and three sisters as follows: Mrs. w
M. Webster, Of Cowpens; Mrs. jamie
Parish of Tirzah; Mrs. Maggie May
of Filbert. The funeral took place In
Spartanburg, on Sunday afternoon.
East and West Road.
Out at Hickory Grove last Satur-
day a representative Of The Enquirer
happened upon bunch Of citizens
who were discussing the recent action
Of the county board Of commissioners
In deciding that after the completion
of the north and south road the chain
gang be removed to the road between
Yorkville and Rock Hill. The propo.
sition did not seem to meet with ap.
proval All were united In the belief
that the western part Of the county
had not had it's share of the chain
gang, and the assertion was made thai
Of all the roads in the county the roat
between Yorkville and Rock Hill hae
already gotten the greatest benefit Of
the changing. One man expressed Il
as his opinion that the best thing te
do with the chaingang was to abolish
1t, and while one other agreed there
was no general expression on the sub.
ject. The conversation continued un'
til one Of the parties to 1t said thai
the whole north and south road prop
osition was little else than politica
clap trap that did not contain a sem
blance of fairness or justice, and ther
the meeting broke up.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-09

In his annual report to the general
assembly advance sheets of which
have been received, Superintendent OF
Education Swearingen recommends
the changing of the terms Of office OF
county superintendents to four years
and also suggests the deslrability Of
increasing salaries. AS to how 1t Is
over the state we are not prepared to
say; but our judgment is that York
county is getting most. excellent SER
vice from her superintendent of edu-
cation for a salary that is not nearly
in keeping with the value of the work
performed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-09
AS one passes through certain por-

AS one passes through certain por-
tions of the county and notes the large,
comfortable old homes that were once
occupied by leading citizens now oc-
cupied by families of negroes, he can
not fail to be impressed with the Sc
riousle of the farm problem. AS to
what - to be done to improve the
situation, The Enquirer is unable to
suggest: but the matter is certainly
of enough Importance to engage the
most serious attention Of our whole
people.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-09

Ancient Free Masons, as representa-
tive Of Philanthropic lodge No. 81, OF
Yorkville.
Misses Barnella Millhouse, Esther
Fowler, Alva Still and Marie Leech OF
Limestone college, spent from Satur-
day to this morning In Hickory Grove.
the guests of Miss Leech's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs ]. w. Leech.
Rev. and Mrs. Lacey Little. who
have been in Philadelphia during the
past three morths, arrived in York
Vile last night and will be here for
several weeks as the guests Of Mrs.
w. H.. Herndon and Mrs. ]. s. Mack
orell, Mrs. Little's sisters.
Miss Mary Hope Adkins, daughter
of w. H. Adkins, of No. 2 Yorkville.
was operated on for appendicitis at
the Fennell infirmary in Rock Hill on
last Sunday. The operation Is thought
to have been successful and the young
,ady is getting along as nicely as
could be expected.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-09

Mr.. James Benfield of Yorkville R.
f. D. No. 3, has moved to Yorkville.
Mr.. ]. E. Clinton of Yorkville r. F.
d. No. 3, Is able to be out inrsfter
a severe attack of shingles. -
Mr.. Saye Plexico of shara1
position with the Shiedelk
Yorkville.
Miss Lula White, thatfRftN
of DR.. NJ. w. White OF YorkefQ
quite sick with scarlet fever ~
Mrs. C. w. Carroll returned to her
home in Yorkville, Sunday night after
visit to relatives in Atlanta, Ga.
Mrs. R. NJ. Stevenson of Due West,
S. c. visited her son DR.. r. f. Steven
son in Yorkville, last week.
Mr.. John w. Davidson Of Pickens
Miss, has been spending several days
in Yorkville on a visit to relatives.
D. E. Finley, Jr.. of Yorkville, has
been admitted to the practice of law
in the courts Of this state.
Misses Mary Klugh of Abbeville and
Alice McClintock of Ora, S. c., visited
Mrs. w. D. Glenn in Yorkville, last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John M. Hemphill of
Chester, visited the family of Mr..
Robert Witherspoon in Yorkville this
week.
DR.. Glenn Allison who has been WIS.,
iting Yorkville relatives for the past
month, has returned to his duties at
Trudeau, n. Y.
Mr.. A. P. Hope, of the Tirzah neigh
borhood, was stricken with paralysis
last Friday. His condition yesterday
was critical.
Mr.. John ]. Carroll and daughter
Miss Leila, left Yorkville, Saturday,
for Greenville, N. c., where they will!
make their future home.
Mr.. Jos. E. Hart is in Charleston
this week attending the Grand Lo1ge
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-09
No Suit Against Col. WsrdIaw.

Editor Yorkville Enquirer: &
In your report Of common pleas
court there appears the suit of First
National Bank VS.. ]. @. Wardlaw ct
al" with verdict thereon for plaintiff
for $159.95. This Is correct so far as
the record was concerned, but IL In
correct from the facts In the case.
This suit was on a note Of the York
Cotton Mills to the First National
Bank on which Col. Wardlaw with
others, was an endorser, but Col.
promptly paid their pro rata Of their
liability as endorser, and Judgment
will be asked for and entered up
against the two endorsers only who
failed to contribute their part Of the
liability of the endorsers.
John r. Hart,
Atty, First National Bank.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-09
LOCAL LACONlCS.
ock Hill Masons.


Rock Hill Lodge No. Ill, A. F. NJ.
on last Wednesday chose officers fol
the ensuing year as follows: s. George
Moore. w. NJ; B. ]. White, S. W.; j
B. Shiver, ]. W.; V. B. McFadden, T.;
H. H. White. S.; S. r. Spencer, S. D.;
]. c. Witherspoon, ]. D.; ]. w. West
moreland. Tiler; McCrae Nicely and
D. L. Mcdonald, Stewards.
IThe Court Of Common Pleas.
The court Of common pleas has been
engaged since yesterday on the case
Of the Catawba Press Brick company
VS.. the Seaboard Air Line railway the
controversy being over the alleged
dilatory and unbusinesslike manner
In which the defendant furnished Ger.
tain cars to the plaintiff for the ship
ment of brick. The plaintiff claims tc
have sustained heavy damages through
the fault of the defendant and Is try
ing to recover the same The proba-
bility Is that the court will be engag-
ed on Calendar l for the balance OF
the week, and the understanding Is
that one or two days Of next week will
devoted to Calendar 2.
York Boy Badly Hurt.
A telegram was received IN York
vile yesterday, bearing news of serl-
Gus injuries to Mr.. Hugh ]. Neil, the
result of a gasoline explosion in d
packing house near Ocala, Fla. Mr.
Neil, who is the son of Mr.. w. n. Neil
of Yorkvile R. F. D. 5, left Yorkville
about two weeks ago to take A posi-
tion in an orange packing house in
Florida. Details as to the cause OF
the explosion and the extent Of Mr.
Neil's injuries are very meegre. but
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-09

The Lancaster News says of the
appointment Of Hon. ]. K. Henry to
prosecute c. P. Sims, Of Spartanburg:
"The supreme court has, therefore,
appointed ]. K. Henry, solicitor Of the
sixth circuit, to represent the states
interests. No better selection could
have been made. Mr.. Henry is not
only a high-toned Christian gentle
man, but an able, upright lawyer, who
will discharge the duties devolving
upon him with fearless courage and at
the same time will safeguard the
rights Of the accused"
And the News is exactly right. or
course, we would not say that Mr..
Henry is infallible; but there is no
question of his integrity or ability,
and with him as the prosecutor, the
people Of the state may depend upon
it that this case will be prosecuted.
Whatever the outcome, we predict
that there will be no just ground for
blame on the solicitor. Also. we will
say that Mr.. Henry will prosecute the
case strictly on its merits.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-09

President Wilson on yesterday told
a committee Of women suffragists that
while he privately favored the crea-
ton Of a committee on woman suf-
frage he did not feel at liberty to
make such a recommendation in his
message for the reason that he did
not care to urge upon congress any
that had not received the
consideration Of the party OF
which he is spokesman.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-09
aAlfaIfa Ia South carolinav

Is the title OF Circular No. 10. pre-
pared by A. G. Smith, the alfalfa ex-
pert Of the U. 8. department Of agri-
culture, In charge of the work In
South Carolina, and published by the
South Carolina experiment station OF
Clemson Agricultural college. There
are 80 pages, all filled with valuable
Information for those who have al
ready planted alfalfa or who expect to
do 80. Sam M. Grist, secretary Of the
Yorkville Alfalfa Growers association,
has supply Of the circular on hand
and will furnish copy to each appli-
cant 80 long as they last.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-09

The Editor Of The Enquirer had oc-
casion to spend an hour or two In
Hickory Grove last Saturday evening
for the first time in year or two, and
although there was no opportunity to
gather material for an extended re-
view of the progress he noted, he was
very much impressed with certain
changes that have been made for the
better since his last visit. Some of our
readers will probably remember that
in a previous article, the horrible con-
dition of the streets and sidewalks
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-09

was noted. This has been remedied by
the putting down Of several thousand
square feet of concrete paving, and
now one can walk from the railroad
station through the business block.
dry shod where formerly, especially In
wet weather, it was necessary to wade
through sticky red mud. Also there
have been erected quite number OF
handsome new buildings, previously
mentioned, and the appearance OF the
little town has been improved won
derfully. The business peop.e gener-
lily appeared to be in good spirits, and
the common testimony was that COL
lections have been very good. One
significant fact that was noted with
satisfaction too, was that farm lands
close in to the town are in rather bet
ter demand on account Of the improv-
ed school facilities.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-09
Ths aIorkrills Saqairer.
Entered at the Postofice in Yorkville
as Mail Matter Of the Second Glass.
YORKvILLE, 8. c.:
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1918.

The house of representatives on
yesterday passed resolution calling
upon the president to use his infiu-
ence with the nations of the world to
secure suspension of the building OF
warships for one year.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-09
SOUTHERN TEACHERS
AHENCV

m EACHERS with certificates want
i ed Immediately for the following
positions in good Graded or Rural
Schools:-3 at $50; at $50; s at $45: !:
IL at $40; Z at $35. Direct from school
officials. Special enrolment. Act i'm
mediately.
w. H. JONES, Mgr, Columbia, 8. c.
9S-3t-t
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-09
I'LL DYE FOR YOU

T F. YOU want me to; but please re-
l. member that after have done a
good job, and you have expressed
Your satisfaction, will be around to
collect the bill.
YES, I will dye most anything for
You and will do 1t right.
c. M. MILLER,
Prop. Sanitary Electric Pressing Club
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-09
sstbeI Improvement A..oeiatior

Will meet at Concord church on
Friday, December IL, at 2 o'clock p.
m. DR.. M. ]. Walker will speak on
Sanitation and Hygiene, and Mr.. John
R. Blair will talk on subjects Of inter-
est The public Is invited.
81 2t T. N. Dulin, President.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-09

The Chester correspondent Of the
Columbia State reports that the Ches-
ter Lantern has been sold to Mr.. j. f.
Nunnery. The purchase price is not
given Mr.. Nunnery is a graduate OF
Furman university, and large farm
er of the Wylie's mill section.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-09
OBITU AIRY.

DIED-At the home Of her nephew
Mr.. @. B. Berry in the Hopewell sec
ton on the 9Th instant, Miss MARY
BERRY, aged about 10 years. The
burial took place at Sharon on Satur-
day afternoon. .
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-09
Gard of Thanka.

We desire to make this public ex-
preston Of our appreciation Of the
kindness Of the good neighbors and
friends who have been so kind to Us
In connection with the illness Of our
beloved wife and mother.
8. w. Thomas and family.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-09
Oyster Supper.

At Bethel School House next Fri
day night, beginning at Z o'clock. The
public Is invited. .l..-,,
1t Miss Lottie Belle Simril. I.
Teacher
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-09
VICTOR OIL MILL BURNED

The Inter and press rooms Of the
Victor Cotton Oil mill were destroyed
last Friday night by a fire which
came very nearly making a clean
sweep of all the company's extensive
plant on East Madison street, York
Vile.
From the best information obtain
able the fire originated in one Of the
Inter gins in the main building, and
was discovered by the night superin-
tendent who gave the alarm immedi-
ately at about o'clock.
The fire department answered
promptly and reached the scene in
time to have prevented a great deal Of
loss except for the difficulty of get
ting water. The nearest hydrant Is
more than a thousand feet away, and
by the time a connection was made,
the flames had made such headway IN
the main building, that there was lit
tie to be done except to try to save
the buildings adjoining.
The most serious danger for a time
threatened the seed house adjoining
the Inter room on the east, and this
was saved only by the most energetic
and Intelligent work on the part OF
thesiiS iSursn. .Mslf1ad almost as much
% y saving the hull
: : =; =; +.
4. tf84ter that was badly needed
e,sa5efere had to be diverted to these
tanks from time to time to keep the
oil from beginning to blaze.
An empty tank car that was stand
ing on the railroad track between the
main building and the reservoir tanks
was subjected to intense heat, and the
small amount of oil that had been left
in the bottom was converted into gas
that produced a somewhat alarming
but harmless explosion.
Great crowds of people. including
many ladies and children gathered at
the scene of the fire having been at
tracted by the novelty and excitement
and many of them remained for more
than two hours watching the firemen
doing what they could to save the
property.
The main building of the Victor Oil
mill was erected in the spring of 1901.
and since then there has been various
additions to the plant until at the
time of the fire 1t was one of the most
extensive and complete establishments
of the kind in this part of the coun-
try. The property was estimated as
being worth something like 100000,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-09
NOTICE

A LII Parties interested in the suit
"A of the Piedmont Mutual Fire Ins.
Co., against various York County Pol
icy Holders, are requested to meet at
the York County Court House on
MONDAY, DEC. Is, at IL O'clock.
R. R. ALLISON and other Policy
Holders 98-1t1t.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-09
OYSTER SUPPER

A Cotton Belt School House next
"A FRIDAY NIGHT from to 10,
under auspices Of School Improvement
Association. Everybody invited.
g. M. CARROLL, President.
9S-1t"-t.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-09
Bazaar at Bethany.

The Ladies' Aid Society of Bethany
A. R. P. church will hold fancy work
bazaar and clipping tree at the
school house next Friday night.
Committee.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-09
Spetial gotires.
Beersheba.

There will be meeting Of the Off :
GERS Of Beersheba church next Friday
afternoon at o'clock.
F. Ray Riddle. Pastor.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-09
FOUND

T N Yorkville last Saturday morning,
i Gold Ring Owner can have II on
satisfactory Identification by paying
for this advertisement.
92-2t-t w. d. GR1ST.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-09
dhe Cotton Marhet.
FOR RENT

N NE nice Four horse Farm locat-
" ed in a good neighborhood, about
miles southeast of Rock Hill. Ad-
dress BOX 355, Rock Hill, 8. c.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-09
sTILL IN THE MARKET

S11AA xN 1NA 10<11sx1
WE Will continue to gin cotton,
w buy Seed, Sell and Exchange
Meal and Hulls.
VICTOR COTTON OIL Co.
9S-2t-t.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-09

AssO. REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN
Prayer meeting Wednesday after
noon at 4 o'clock.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-09

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN.
No prayer meeting this week.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-09
AT THE CHURCHES.
BAPTIST.

BAPTIST.
Prayer meeting Wednesday even
Ing at 7.30 o'clock.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-09
ABOUT PEOPLE

Mr.. James Benfield Of Yorkville R.
F. D. No. 3, has moved to Yorkville.
Mr.. ]. E. Clinton of Yorkville r. F.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-01

An Anniversary

a man may be rough looE " and
yet have d touch OF sentiment about
him
A ragged, kept-looking man sp-
peSred at the door OF a woman's home
and in . pleading tone asked:
Have you II piece Of cake lady. TO
give poor man who hasn't had
bite for two days"
Cake echoed the woman ir sur
prise. ISM bread good enough sor
rou"'
'Drd IparilN, yes. IHa.a1. Bat Iutp
.n ug u.r,hdag.' eAylaiaed The tramp.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-01
BY DOROTHY DIX.

me non ny'i is. osA'l' mistake OF "-'''-
l. TO MARRY ON AN INsUFFI-
LENT INCOMEN
Matrimony has it's commercial as
we'll as its sentimental side, and while
mere money alone will not make a
happy marriage. neither will love
alone 1t takes food to supply the
heart bhrobs. and at the bottom OF
every successful marriage there must
- strong financial plank capable Of
supporting a comfortable home.
or course, the lovers view of life
$ all clrcling wings and golden
glory, and poetry, and romance He
feels, while ne Is still counting a girl.
hat nothing else matters but the
bliss OF calling her his own. He he
heves that he can disdain such ma
tertal things as food, and clothes. and
houses, and 1t is no trick at all to
persuade girl. who has no worldly
experience, into accepting this point
Of view.
So In trance OF JOY literally
doped with sentiment. they marry.
with a sort of sublime faith that
those who put their trust in Cupid
VIII be miraculously fed, as the
prophet was by the ravens.
But Cupid isn't that sort of bird
ae Is no miracle worker. He sup
plies no :oaves. nor lobster Newburgh,
nor even plain beefsteak and onions
Nor does he prevent clothes from
wearing out. nor soften the rent col
lector's heart so that he furnishes an
apartment with modern conveniences
free to the enamored pair.
On the contrary, life goes on for
people who are in love Just as 1t does
for those who are out OF love Moth
Ing stops the processes of nature. We
get hungry. we get cold, we crave the
same amusements. we have the same
tastes after marriage as we did be-
fore, and the plain, hideous fact stares
us in the face that when we have
not the money to supply these ne
tessities we are not happy. no matter
low much affection we have for some
yther individual.
SoT ROMANTIC.
1t isn't romantic-it even fills you
with deep disgust for the weakness
of human nature. but the truth re-
mains that we have to be physically
comfortable, and have a mind at
pea e, before we, can even love. No
man who Is hungry cares two pence
about the looks of the prettiest wo-
man on earth. No woman who is
shivering with cold and Is ragged and
shabby cares a clipped Canadian dime
whether a man loves her or not. NJ
married couple who are harassed
night and day by bill collectors, and
who tremble every time there is a
Iound at the door for fear the land
lord is coming to throw them out into
the street. are filled with any high
and lovely thoughts about each other.
In such an hour the animal triumphs
in US. Our only concern is to be fed
and housed and warmed. And under
such circumstances 1t Is practically
Inevitable that husband and wife
should turn upon each other with bit
ter accusations and reproaches.
This is not to say that wealth and
luxury are necessary to make mar
riage a success. Far from il. With
out doubt the happiest and most
united couples in the world are the
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-01

ries the sleeper over the sleeper under
the sleeper" etc, etc, and SO forth.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-01
Proposes in Midair.

Mr.. Logan Villas, a wealthy airrnalA,
OF Chicago, was recently married 10
Miss Susanna Wharton, a beautiful
New Jersey heiress, whom he says he
asked to be his wife while they wers
soaring in the moonlight 500 feet over
the st. Lawrence River. Miss whar-
ton accepted on condition that after
the marriage the airman allow her to
accompany him in his flights.