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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-02
LOCOMOTIVE CENTENARY
Our Tremendous Progress in Traffic in
Short Hundred Years.

Short Hundred Years.
We have been in possession Of the
locomotive for a hundred years. 1t may
be useful to trace briefly the various
steps that have led to the present ma
jestic engines, the power and poetry
of which are a part Of modern life,
says T. P's Weekly, London. In this
task one is helped by a recent article
in the Times, which sets at rest sew
eral problems raised in the Letter Box
of this journal some time ago.
Richard Trevithick, a Cornish engi-
neer, seems to have been the first in
the field. In 1902 he patented, inter-
alia the application of his "puffer" en-
gine, as it was called, to steam carri-
ages, and had not long to wait for the
opportunity of showing what he could
do. Samuel Homphray, proprietor Of
the Penydarren Iron Works, in South
Wales, who was cognizant of Trevi-
thicks inventions, made a wager of
500 guineas with Mr.. Hill, Of the
neighboring Plymouth works, that ne
could replace horses by steam In
drawing loads Of iron from the fur
naces along the tramway to Naviga-
ton House, over nine miles away, and
return with the empty trucks. Trevl-
thick quickly got to work for Mr.
Homphray and in 1903 made little
tram engine which eventually proved
satisfactory in spite of a few defects
The plateway was unequal to ts
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-02
Figuring on Commitments With Gus
toners for Next Season,


toners for Next Season.
Banks in New York, which have ex-
tensive connections with banks in the
cotton growing states, are receiving
inquiries from their southern CORES
pondents asking what the attitude Of
the New York banks is likely to be in
the matter Of extending credits dur
ing the coming season. These inquir-
les have special regard to the pro-
posals in the pending banking and cur
rency bill, which in its present form
requires the country banks to trans
fer their reserves from correspondents
in financial centers, where they have
hitherto maintained them, to the pro-
posed regional banks.
Cotton state banks are already be-
ginning to make their commitments
with their leading customers for next
season. In doing so it is of vast i'm
portance to them to know not only
what their own resources will be, but
also to what extent they can count on
New York correspondents to meet
their seasonal requirements. The ques-
ton they raise is whether, If these
southern banks which formerly kept
their balances in New York are no
longer permitted to do so, the New
York banks will restrict their credits
or not be able to lend at all to those
who were formerly their customers
Their main financial connection un-
der the new bill will be with the re-
gional reserve bank.
This question is taking the form
which may involve change Of policy
on the part Of the cotton state banks
toward their customers. If the usual
supply of credits and funds from the
larger financial centers Is not avail
able for the next season, 1t might have
a highly restrictive effect not only
upon next years acreage of cotton,
but also upon all the commitments
preliminary to crop production. This
would apply to the implement trade,
to the fertilizer industry and to the
draught animal trade, which is begin
ming to be active throughout the low
er portion of the cotton states.
The view taken in some banking
circles here is that long period OF
uncertainty must ensue between the
time the proposed new bill goes into
effect, and the time when it may be
gotten into good working order. Should
such a period of transition extend
through the several months when the
cotton states are most in need OF
credits but while the banks generally
are conserving their resources, 1t
might result in a considerable meas
| ure of inconvenience. According to
| some views this is practically un-
avoidable, regardless of the character
Of the currency bill as ultimately
| passed.-Wall Street Journal.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-02
Remarkable Co. .Incidence.-It Is re-

Remarkable co.Ineidenee.-It is re-
markable that the deaths of President
w. w. Finley Of the Southern rail-
way and of President T. M. Emerson
Of the Atlantic Coast Line were both
recorded in yesterday mornings pa
pers. Both men died suddenly and
there were only two years between
them in age 1t Is further co-inci-
dence that Mr. Finley's predecessor as
head Of the Southern railway, Samue!
Spencer, met death, in wreck, almost
an even six years before-the very an
niversary, lacking but one day. All OF
these railroad executives died when 1T
might have been supposed that there
were many years of high usefulness
awaiting each of them. Mr.. Finley and
Mr.. Emerson, II not also Mr.. Spencer,
may be recorded as victims of the
modern business pace that kills.
Charlotte Observer.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-02
a BOYS Monument of Fame.-Frol

A Boys Monument Of Fame.-From
the time he was six, Walter Scott
read ravenously; and it was through
his wide reading that, when only 15,
he became, for a few moments, the
center Of a group Of learned men.
1t was when the Poet Burns visited
Edinburgh, and had shown great in
terest in a picture of soldier lying
dead in the snow with a dog keeping
patient watch beside him. Beneath
the picture was some beautiful lines,
but neither Burns nor any Of those
learned men knew their author, until
young Walter Scott, who happened to
be present, whispered that they were
by Langhorne. Then Burns turned
to him with glowing eyes and said:
1T is no common course Of reading
that has taught you this" adding to
his friends, This lad will be heard Of
yet"
How proud the lad felt! How visit
fully joyful in the warmth Of the
great poets praise; and then how
suddenly forgotten when, only a few
days later, Robert Burns passed him
in the street without glance! SCOTS
moment of fame had vanished.-No-
vember st. Nichols.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-02

The face OF the young man softeneo
as he met his fathers beseechine
eyes.
I'm sorry, dad" he said, very gen.
tly. "But-well, can't"
Again, Burke interposed.
I'm going to give him little more
time to think things over. Perhaps
he'll get to understand the importance
of what we've been saying pretty
soon."
He pressed the button on his desk,
and, as the doorman appeared, ad-
dressed that functionary.
Dan, have one Of the men take him
back. You wait outside"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-02

Thursday, September 4. 1856.-Eight
bales Of new cotton were offered at
Rock Hill on Saturday last,and bought
by HI F. Broach at II cents. This Is
pretty fair showing for this latitude,
and we are sorry that our friend
Broach did not report to us the name
Of the seller as we'll as the buyer.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-02

Amnesty as a FilIer.-"I see where
a band Of them starvin' Mexican rebels
give up when they was offered am
nesty." observed Henry Cornfield, lay
ing down the paper. 1T sounds queer.
but IL it's film guess 1t must "a tast-
ed mighty good to EN-" responded the
Observation-Disclosures City Star.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-02

"Yes, two days ago."
did you tell old Gilder?" he asked.
Mary shook her head in negation.
What would be the use?" she re-
minded him. 81 had no proof. No
one would believe me-"
They'd believe this. Why, this let
ter sets you clear. If old Glider should
see this letter, there's nothing he
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-02
FOOTSTEPS OF The Fathers
As Traced In Early Files Of The
YOfkVllfe Enquirer
News and Views OF YESTERDAY

Bringing Up Records Of the Past and
Giving the Younger Readers Of To.
day a Pretty Comprehensive Knowi-
edge of the Things that Most Con.
eerned Generations that Have Gone
Before.
tThe following notes are being pub
lished as time and opportunity permit
their preparation.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-02

There was heavy wind and rain
storm last Sunday; but no detailed in
formation has been collected as to the
extent of the damage.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-02

Thursday, September Is, 1S56-The
railroad meeting at Briggs's store last
Thursday was but slimly attended, and
nothing was done except to try to put
matters in shape for further efforts.
The Cheraw Gazette tells of public
meeting in Chesterfield at which two
Yankee window shade peddlers sup
posed to be distributing abolition lit
erature were shipped back north.
There is a long and hot card from
the South Carolina emigrants in Kan
sas in reply to alleged state
ments by Major B. F. Perry, derog-
atory to the character and standing OF
the emigrants. The card is signed by
the York men in the Kansas company
(To be Continued).
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-02
Thursday, September 4. 1s56.-Eight

space is taken up with a letter from
that city.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-02

Thursday, August 26. lS56.-The
editor has been in Washington ID. C'
for a week and much Of the inside
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-02
SIXTH INSTAlLMENT

Thursday, August Z, 1S56.-Yester-
day afternoon a company Of seven
teen citizens Of Chester district reach
ed this city under command Of Maj.
N. R. Eaves to be turned over to Col.
Wilkes as a part Of his company
bound as emigrants to Kansas. The
company is composed of the follow
ing gentlemen: R. W. Murray, Rev. j.
A. McCraw, F. Estes, B. B. Wright, E.
E. Lesion; ]. J. CASTOR, ]. L. McClin-
took, VIM. Williamson, R. w. Hind
man, j. Mayfield, A. ]. Houser, VIM.
F. Nail, M s. Mccall, ]. B. Humph-
ries, VIM. H. Traylor, C. Adams.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-02

Notice is given that at the next ses-
sion Of the legislature application will
be made for the opening of a public
road from Catawba church, on the
Landsford road to Massey's Ford on
Catawba river.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-02

Thursday, September II, 1856
The sixth annual meeting Of the stock
holders of the Kings Mountain rail-
road company was held in the court
house last Wednesday. The following
were elected: w. c. Beatty, president;
John s. Moore. John A. Adams, John
s. Bratton, J. Thomas Lowry, DR.. J. F.
Lindsay, George Steele, John L. Mil
ler, w. A Latta. The following deles
CATION was elected to represent the
company at the meeting to be held at
Briggs store: Samuel Rainey, VIM.
McGill, S. L. Adams, DIR. c. P. Sandi-
fer, VIM. Wright, W. I. Clawson, Maj.
Myles Smith, Col. A. A. Mckenzie,
James Brian.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-02

Notice-Application will be made te
the legislature of this state at its next
session for leave to open street ir
the town of Yorkville to lead from
Madison street to Liberty street
through lands Of Geo. w. Williams
and George Steele.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-02

York District Chronicle-We are In
receipt of the first number of new
paper with the above caption, issued
in this place on Friday last. Thomas
]. Eccles, Esq, has control Of the edi-
torial department. He Is an old edi-
tor-a bold and fearless writer, and II
an opportunity presents itself, we pre-
dict he. will lose none Of the laurels
heretofore won in many hard fought
battle. The number before us pre-
sents quite a, neat typographical ap-
pearance, and is offered to subscrib-
ers at 81 per annum.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-02
WITHIN THE LAW
BY MARVIN DANA
FROM THE PLAY OF BAYARD WELLER

Copyright. 1872 by the H. K Fly company
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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-02

Notice is hereby given that applica-
ton will be made at the next session
of the legislature of South Carolina to
re-incorporate the trustees Of the
Methodist Episcopal church in York
district; and also to incorporate the
trustees for the same church in the
village Of Yorkville.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-02

Fun.-To relieve the monotony of
August weather. and in bold relief to
six-mile ride through Briar Patch,
Capt. Sugg's company paraded in
Yorkville on Saturday last, much to
the public edification and satisfaction,
doubtless of Timothy Swapping Tur-
tie, Dog Pelter. The uniforms were
fanciful indeed and we were pleased to
find woman's rights recognized by the
appearance of a well-hooped bloom
er in the ranks. Palmer & Hare's cell
ebrated band discoursed sweet sounds
while the steady tramp Of the martial
steed showed traces Of we'll worn lau-
rels. We do not know that Gov. Adams
has yet received the new company;
but If he does on the 10Th (muster
day. we doubt not they will prove as
efficient a corps as some others, we
wot Of who sweat their three hours
biennally on Kerr's old field. The
whole affair on Saturday was we'll got
up and innocently amusing.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-02

John r. Nicholson, proprietor OF the
railroad hotel at Chester, offers to
furnish board without lodging at SO
a month.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-02

Thursday, August 21.-The story OF
the review of the 34th regiment at
Kerr's Old Field on the 18th instant
is told in half column. Col. McCor-
kle was in command, and Adjutant
and Inspector General r. G. M. Dun
novant, Gen. Williams and Gen. S. r.
Gist were the reviewing officers. The
tremendous crowd was disappointed
at the failure Of Gov. Adams to show
up. During the short time Col. Nc
Corkle has had command Of the reg
iment he has proved himself to be a
dilligent and efficient officer. The
evolutions were performed in admir-
able order and with skill and preci-
sion rejecting the highest credit on
the officers. Col. McCorkle was ably
sustained by Northumberland u. P.
Whitesides and Maj. z. D. Burris. An
other fact we note with pleasure, that
Maj Myles Smith, Robert Whitesides
and Robert Neeland, three old men
were voluntarily performing duty in
the ranks from which they are ex-
empt. The two last mentioned are on
the verge Of seventy years Of age. We
doubt not they would render their
services on a more dangerous and
bloody field, if the calls Of patriotism
should require it"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-02

The first annual fair of the South
Carolina state agricultural society Is
advertised to be held at Columbia on
November II, IL, l3 and IA next. 1t Is
announced that premiums to the
amount Of $4,000 will be awarded. A.
P. Calhoun Is president Of the society.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-02

w. C. Beatty, ]. S. Moore, Geo.
Steele and F. H. Simril publish a call
for meeting Of citizens Of Cleveland,
CASTOR, Lincoln, Rutherford, Burke
and other North Carolina counties to
be held at Briggs store. on the Kings
Mountain and Rutherford road In
CASTOR county, on Tuesday, September
16, for the purpose Of taking action
looking to the extension Of the Kings
Mountain railroad into North Caro-
lima
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-02

Military Orders.-The 34th Regi-
ment, s. c., Militia, will parade at
Yorkville, s. c., on Tuesday the 18th
Of August, next, at 10 o'clock a. m,
armed and equipped as the law di-
rects for review and exercise. The
commissioned and non-commissioned
officer will attend the day previous
for drill and instruction. By order of
the ommander-in-chief, w. H. Nc
CorfSle, colonel. = --.-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-02

q. D. Smith advertises improved
flour mill machinery for cleaning
wheat Of impurities, and also the in
stallation of improvements to his
wool carding machinery. He offers to
card wool with burrs at cents and
without burrs at cents to be weighed
after the carding and to sell rolls at
37A cents a pound.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-02

ST. Louis, Sept 19.-Advices from
Kansas received here this evening say
that on the 3Oth Capt Reed, with three
hundred pro-slavery men, fought three
hundred free soi!ers under Brown, at
Ossawatomie; the battle lasted an
hour when the free soilers were rout-
ed with the loss of twenty killed and
several wounded Mr.. Brown and his
son are reported among the killed. Five
pro-slavery men were wounded. Os-
sawatomie was burned. and all the
ammunition and provisions were car
ried away. General Geary arrived In
this city today. He proceeds immedi-
ately to Kansas.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-02

]. A. Brown railroad agent, offers
for sale bank checks on Charleston
and New York.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-02

J. Hudson offers a negro woman
and two-year-old boy for sale at
public auction on the first Monday in
September unless the woman and child
are disposed of sooner by private sale.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-02

Adams, McCorkle & Co., want to
buy 1000 pounds Of clean, washed
wool
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-02
THE SOUTHERN BANKS

(To be Continued.)
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-09-26

dianapolis, Oct. / and 2. AS A. G. Lund-
quist of Indiana Harbor is the presi-
dent this year there is more than the
usual amount of interest manifested in
the event in this city. NJ. E. Critics, the
secretary of the Commercial club of
Indiana Harbor and East Chicago has
sent out notices in the form of double
post cards, informing the members of
the meeting, and requesting as many as
possible to attend, and to signify their
intentions in the matter on he re-
turn of the double postal.
There was a surprise party last even
ing on Mrs. Frank Callahan which was
attended by about fifty neighbors and
other friends. The crowd assembled at
Mrs. Ernest Summers residence, and
carried a load of god things to eat. to
the Callahan residence, which they en-
| joyed picnic fashion, everybody being
seated on the floor. Guessing games
and other similar methods of amuse-
ments were INDUCED in and everybody
had a good time.
| Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Holem
| will be glad to learn that their son
Harvey who has been very i'll with dip
liberia is recovering nicely.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-09-26
|FARWELL,S DRY
GOODS REVIEW
John v. Farwen company says:

John V. Farwell company says:
cold weather early in the week.
which demanded the use of heavier
garments, put a decided stimulus into
the selling of seasonable merchandise.
especially cloaks, furs underwear. out
ing fannels and blankets. The mer-
cury's first drop to the vicinity of the
freezing point reminded merchants
that buying delays are dangerous and
complete stocks for early customers
are a valuable asset.
THE cotton goods market continues
very strong, with raw cotton on the
advance. Cotton goods are well sold
up, many leading makes having been
withdrawn by the mills or held at
value.
There seems to be a scarcity of low
priced cloakings among the cutting
trade. The colder weather coming on
and establishing of price by the cor
poration mills has given big impetus
to wool dress goods selling. Both
country and cutting-up trade, which
have held back awaiting adjustment OF
prices, are now buying very freely
Indications are that prices on wool
dress goods and silks viii be higher In
January than spot goods today. Prices
made by the Pacific mill and policy
pursued are putting distributors in po-
sition to secure immediate business
from buyers who have been waiting
for positive information in regard to
corporation mills prices.
Lace curtain pair goods gaining
in popularity. and an increased demand
is anticipated for spring, 1914
The silk situation presents an un-
abating demand. with difficulty in Sc
curing desirable goods from the mills
Mesalines, charmeuse. brocaded vel
vets and all kinds of print wraps are
selling freely.
lowing to continued rise in cotton
the mills have advanced the price OF
Toile du Nord ginghams to 1oc and
Imperial Chambrays to lie. Cotton
yarns have advanced "a &c per lb"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-09-26
INDIANA HARBOR.

BUY a Gas heating stove now. Don
wait until your house is cold. No. Ind.
Gas & Elec. Co.
The fire at Cox's wall paper store
1909 Parrish avenue will not interrupt
business. Cox is fitting up an office in
his residence across the street, where
he will attend to all business s-2s 1t
Quite a crowd of Indiana Harbor
ladies' went to Hammond yesterday to
meeting to be held in connection with
the Northwest Indiana Conference.
There We're fourteen in the party. in
Guiding Mesdames Fred stephens. B. C.
Iukens, James Spittle. William Collins,
James Haney, Shall, T. A. Fliekinger,
Ed Hoch Hauett. George Summers,
Reed McQuilken. I-oomis, Misses Edith
Bell and Carrie stephens. The meet
ing was greatly enjoyed. the principal
speaker being Miss Nellie Snider. field
secretary. A number of Indiana Har-
borites went to today's meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Egbert of
Washington park addition returned last
night from Dewey Lake whee they
have been for the past ten days for
the benefit of Mr. Egbert's health.
They had enjoyable time in spite
of the fact that it rained persistently
every day during their absence, but as
it was rest that Mr.. Egbert required
this was not so discouraging as II
would otherwise have been. Dewey
Lake Is in the wilderness about seven
miles from Dowagiac and a favorite
resort for hunters especially.
The ladies of the Christian church
viii hold a bake sale in Barretts gro
Gerry Saturday afternoon.
Quite number of the members of
the Commercial Club Of Indiana Harbor
and East Chicago have signiffed their
intention of attending the annual meet
ing of the Indiana Federated CONNER
cial clubs which viii be held in In
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-09-26
LIVE STOCK MARKETS.

CattIe-Choice to prime steers, $500
@9.40; medium to good steers, ss0om
800; inferior to fair steers, S7.000S.0o:
fat cows and heifers. $500 900; fair
to fancy veal calves, S1e.75 GD12.00;
heavy calves. 5000 90; mixers and
springers. pc rhead, s45.0O0l00.00.
Hogs Bulk of sales, $s.10mS.70;
heavy butchers. ss.65 a 90; light
butchers, sS.S5 a 9.15; light bacon $50
a $50; light light, $S.50@S.S5; heavy
shipping, sS.55 assoc: heavy packing,
sS.05 a S.35: mixed packing, $500 $40.
Sheep-Lambs, good to prime, $685.
q 40; lambs. common to good $4,000
SIS; lambs, feeders. S5.75 a $50; lambs,
culls, $1,000 500; yearlings, fair to
best light, s5.25 a SOS. yearlings, fair
to best heavy, s4.75M 5.25; wethers,
plain to good, s4.o0a4.4o; wethers,
good to choice, $4.40@4.75.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-09-26
CLARK STATION.

Politics is in full blast here now.
Both parties have halls in town and
regular meetings will soon commence.
Mr.. and Mrs J. Rayder of whiting
and Mrs. Eugene Slosson of South Chi
cago attended the cath anniversary
party of Mr.. Charles Scheurer here.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. James of Clarke
spent the evening visiting in Gary.
Mrs Fred Gastel and Miss Elsie Cas-
tel of Clarke were Gary visitors last
evening.
Mrs. j. Scheurer and Mrs. Fred Behn
of Clarke We're Chicago business visi-
tors yesteday.
Ms. F. c. Holifield of Cobriain spent
the day with Chicago relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Walker of Cavanaugh
were Clarke visitors yesterday.
Mr.. Quackenbush of Clake was a.
Gary visitor last evening.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-09-26
POMEROY WINS
CHECKER TITLE

Binghamton, n. Y. Sept. 26.-M. F..
Pomeroy of this city yesterday won
the worlds championship at checkers
from Alfred z. Jordan of England.
who has held undisputed possession of
the title. The competitors were tied
up to the fiftieth game at one victory
each, forty-eight games having re-
suited in draws. Pomeroy learned to
play the game in a backwoods grocery
store at Sidney Center, n. Y. his home.
many years ago.