Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-12-04

inson, died Friday evening, at his
mothers home in the Armenia neigh
borhood, after q few days illness
from blood poisoning, and was buried
Saturday, at New Hope church. ..... "A
number of teachers from various
parts Of the county, met at the Col
lege street school building In this city
Saturday morning, and re-organized
the Chester County Teachers associa-
ton. The following officers were elect
ed: Prof. D. L Rambo, president;
Prof. ]. l. Mclean, vice president
and Miss Annie McLaurin, secretary
treasurer. The president was author
lied to arrange for the next meeting
which is to be held on Saturday, De-
cember 18th. Short talks were made
by County Superintendent Of Educa-
tion w. D. Knox, Prof. D. L. Rambo
and Prof. Langtry Of Woodward. 49,.
Arthur Thompson, q colored porter al
the store Of Geo. w. Byars & Co., was
arrested TINS morning on the charge
Of stealing $3.50 in currency and $26.7e
in checks from the firm last Monday
Twenty eight dollars In one-dollal
bills has been recovered, which was
hidden about the store by the thief
Other negroes are under suspicion ID
connection with the theft, and there
L. Hardin Of Bascomville, who under
went an operation in Baltimore. Fri
day. stood the ordeal nicely, and his
host Of friends will be glad to know
that he shows pronounced signs Of tin-
proyement. Rev. w. E. ThayeI
concluded his labors yesterday, as
pastor Of the First Baptist church OF
this city, and with his family will
leave tomorrow morning for Sumter to
take up his work as successor to DR..
c. C.. Brown, as pastor Of the First
Baptist church Of Sumter. At yester-
day mornings service Rev. Mr.. Thayer
preached on the inspiration, the prep
aration and the aspiration for Hfe's
race, and showed how to attain the
goal successfully, there must be in
centive, preparedness and the strong
desire to battle down all obstacles and
win the racers crown. The sermon
was a superb effort, delivered In the
speakers best style and made a pro-
found impression. At the close OF the
night service, Rev. D. G. Phillips, d.
D., Rev. A. D. P. Gilmour, d. D., and
Mr.. ]. r. Dye spoke words OF farewell
to the retiring pastor in behalf OF
the A. r. p, Presbyterian and Meth
odist congregations Of this city; and
Rev. Mr.. Thayer responded briefly. but
feeingly. There was an epidemic
Of larceny in the Wylie's Mill neigh
borhood, Saturday evening, according
to advices received this morning by
Sheriff Colvin. Deputy c. Y. Young
was at Magistrate JAS r. Reids when
the message was received, and was
instructed over the phone to proceed
to Wylie's mill. A hog was stolen
from Mr.. J. w. Franklin, set Of har-
ness was stolen from Mr.. F. A. Num-
merry, a whip and other articles from
Mr. G.. L. McClintock, besides other
losses in the community. .....:. The
union Thanksgiving service held at
Purity Presbyterian church last Thurs
day morning, was largely attended and
greatly enjoyed. Rev. ]. G. Dale, mis-
sionary Of the A. R P. church to
Mexico, delivered a very strong, clear
and unique sermon. His text was l
Sam. 712: Then Samuel took q
stone and set 1t between Mizpah and
Shen, and called the name Of 1t Ebe-
nezer, saying, Hitherto hath the lord
helped u.s."
Chester News, Doc. I: A long dis
tance from Columbus, Ga, last night,
told Of the death Of the eldest son OF
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seems that he was kicked by a horse.
No particulars were given. This family
formerly resided in Chester county.
Mrs. Hicklin Is a sister Of Mrs. r. M.
Strange and Mrs. Rebekah Atkinson OF
this city. The young man was about
sixteen years old. The Great Falls
store of Lowrance Bros, was broken
into last night. The safe was enter
ed and the contents stolen. 1t Is i'm
possible to ascertain the particulars to-
day, but 1t Is believed to be the work OF
yeggmen. 1t Is thought that the safe
might have been blown open. One OF
the Messrs. Lawrence will leave early
tomorrow for Great Falls, to investi-
gate the robbery. In the meantime,
Sheriff Colvin Is at work on the case.
There seems to be no end OF stealing
going on in this county at present,
and the people are urged to keep their
ETC., well locked. 80. Miss Ell
ma Stroud was quietly married to
Mr. Joseph Melton at the Edgmoor A.
r. P. manse, Thursday, by the pastor,
the Rev. r. A. Lummus. They were
attended by the sister Of the bride
and Mr.. Richard Kee Of Richburg.
sss
Rock Hill Record, Nov. 30: Mr..
BRADFORD Knapp, Speclal agent VI ths
U. s. department Of agriculture. and
Mr.. w. w. Long, the state agent, Will
be here Tuesday, to confer with Pres
Ident D. B. Johnson Of Winthrop, con-
cerning the cooperation activities Of
the college. Mr.. o. B. Martin, inl
charge of the Boys Corn club work,
will also take part in the conference.
..... Miss Orrie Hovis, aged 21, died
at her home on West White street,
last night. and her remains were buried
In Laurelwood cemetery this after
noon, after funeral services conducted
by Rev. w. ]. Nelson. go. Rev. ]. G.
Dale, missionary from Mexico, gave
an interesting address at the Associate
Reformed Presbyterian church, yes
terday, and also lectured to the young
people in the afternoon. Last
Thursday night, someone entered the