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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-11-13
RELIEF FOR THE BELGIANs
Arrangements Have Been Made for
Transportation Without Expense to

Contributor.
Editor Yorkville Enquirer:
Referring to letter Of his excellency,
Governor Blease, November 3rd, 1914,
quoting cablegram from Mr.. Herbert
Hoover, Of London, in regard to the
critical condition which exists amongst
the people Of Belgium.
His excellency, the governor, Is in
receipt Of the following additional
cablegram, which is self explanatory,
and which you may desire to publish
for the information Of those who wish
to contribute to the relief of the Bel
gian people:
London, Nov. 9-14.
Governor Of South Carolina, Colum-
bia, s. C.
With respect to our telegram second
we have now been endowed with fund
for sole purpose paying transport OIL
foodstuffs from central point your
state an dothers to Belgium, therefore
every pound Of foodstuff which can be
subscribed to or purchased in your
state will reach the people Of Belgium
without transportation cost to your
people. Iowa, California, Minnesota
and many others are giving us most
gratifying support. Cable address,
Crevooh, London.
"(Signed) Herbert Hoover"
Yours very truly,
W. F. Blackburn.
Private Secretary.
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LOCAL LACONICS

According to the report Of Mr.. Joseph
NJ. Taylor of Rock HILL who gathers
statistics in York county for the cen
Sus department, up to November /
there were ginned in York county
?402S bales Of cotton, against "a Gal
bales up to the same date last year.
For Belgian Relief.
Mr.. w. ]. Roddey Of Rock HILL has
been named as the York county repre-
sentative of the committee for relief of
Belgians in war stricken Europe. A
representative will be appointed from
each county in the state to assist in
collecting supplies for the destitute
and unfortunate people.
ridge Not Finished Yet.
The detail from the county chain
gang engaged in building a steel bridge
on the Saluda road about five miles
from Rock Hill, Is still engaged on the
work. About two more weeks time
will be required to finish the structure
which is 332 feet long. Fourteen con-
victs are building the bridge.
Back from Atlanta.
Messrs. Thos. w. Boyd. John F. Will
liams, j. B. Cauthen and w. j. Miller,
returned to their respective homes in
York county yesterday, after attending
the National Good Roads congress
held in Atlanta, this week. 1T was the
best meeting we ever had" said Su
pervisor Boyd, in speaking Of the meet
ing yesterday.
New Secretary on the Job.
Mr.. w. r. Timmons Of Greenville,
recently elected secretary Of the Rock
Hill chamber Of commerce, took up the
duties Of his new position Monday. He
succeeds c. w. Roberts who left Rock
Hill to take position in Birmingham,
Ala. Mr.. Timmons before coming to
Rock Hill, was assistant secretary of
the Greenville chamber Of commerce.
Cherry Bynum.
Miss Alice Butler Cherry and Mr..
A. Headen Bynum were married at
the home Of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. ]. NJ. Cherry, in Rock Hill,
Wednesday evening in the presence of
a large number of friends and ac-
quaintances. Rev. F. w. Gregg, pastor
sisted by Rev. P. B. Wells, of the
Methodist church, Rock Hill, perform
ed the ceremony. The young couple
will reside in Rock Hill.
Rev. Smith at Glover.
Rev. j. A. Smith, synodical evangel-
ist Of the Presbyterian church. is con-
Quoting a series of evangelistic SER
vices in the Glover Presbyterian church
this week The meeting began Sunday
and will likely continue throughout
the week Rev. Mr.. Smith is well
known in this county where he has
often conducted meetings. Each SER
vice has been well attended and great
good is expected to result from the
meeting.
Old Reuben Sold.
Reuben, the famous old fire horse Of
the Yorkville fire department, who
broke one Of the small bones in his
left leg last March, and who since that
time has been unfit for service, was
sold Wednesday, to Mr.. John NJ. Will
ford The old horse has been in a pas
ture since he received his hurt, and
has mended to some extent. Mr. Wilt |
ford will take the horse to his farm, |
where he will probably spend the rest
of his days.
The Oldest lnhabitant?
Henry Stroughter, colored. Of Blacks
burg. is probably the oldest person
living in the Piedmont section. He is |
in his l03rd year, and has lived in
York and Cherokee counties nearly all
his life. Negro Methodists held a !
at Zoah A. NJ. E. Zion church,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-11-13
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1s, 1914.

ed the officials in Washington, knew
their minds and intentions, and the
people would have recognized the
weight of his opinion. The daily papers
did not print the statement which had
been handed them, and this was, Of
course, a step which aided the oppo-
nents Of the bond issue. We do not
defend their suppression Of what was
virtually public document.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-11-13
CHAS, a. BERRY DEAD

Charles Albert Berry, eldest son of
Mrs. Hattie Berry Of Yorkville. died at
the home Of his mother law, Mrs.
Laura Biggers. on East White street,
Rock Hill, yesterday afternoon, fol-
lowing an illness of one week and one
day, with typhoid fever. His condi-
ton was not regarded as critical until
Wednesday night, and Thursday
morning all hope for his recovery was
abandoned.
Charlie Berry was born in Yorkville
about twenty-six years ago. He lived
in this place all his life, until about
two years ago, when he went to Rock
Hill to take a position with the pub
lie works commission Of that city.
Few more popular boys of the
younger generation in Yorkville, have
been held in as high esteem as was
Cad" Berry, as he was known to a
host Of friends and acquaintances.
The small boys and girls liked him
for his many little acts of kindness,
and the older folks admired his SUM-
ny smile and CHEEKY disposition.
Mr.. Berry was an electrician by oc-
cupation. He learned his trade under
Mr.. ]. G. Barnwell formerly superin-
tendent Of the Yorkville Water, Light
and Power department. Although de-
prived Of the advantages Of a techni-
cal education, by diligent study in his
home at night and in his spare mo-
ments. he managed to secure a good
understanding Of his craft and he was
regarded by electrical experts as
young man Of much promise.
In July of last year, Mr.. Berry mar
ried Miss JAMIE, daughter Of Mrs. L.
L. Biggers, who survives him. The
deceased is also survived by his
mother. Mrs. Hattie Berry; one sister,
Miss Mabel. and one brother, Percy,
all Of Yorkville.
Mr.. Berry was a member of the
Methodist church. The funeral SER
vice was held at the home of his
mother law at $50 o'clock this aft
ernoon, and was conducted by Rev. P.
B. Wells Of Rock HILL assisted by Rev.
Henry Stokes Of Yorkville. The inter-
ment was in Laurelwood cemetery,
Rock Hill.
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AROIJT pEOpI :

Miss Mayme McGill is to teach the
school at Kings Creek, this fall.
Miss Lizzie Blair of BlairSvilie vis-
ited her brother DR.. NJ. w. White, in
Yorkville, this week.
Mrs. Meek Adams has returned to
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-11-13

- The fifth convention Of the Wo-
mans Conference Of the United Luth-
eran Synod adjourned Tuesday. fol-
lowing a three days session in Colum-
bia. Mrs. NJ. o. ]. Creps of Columbia,
was elected president Of the confer
ence for the ensuing year.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-11-13
LIST OF CLUBMAkERS

Especially for the benefit Of the peo-
pie who seek to renew their subscrip-
tions to The Enquirer for next year,
and more particularly for the benefit
of those who desire to take advantage
of our offer to send the paper from the
time the name Is entered until Janu-
ary l, 1916, for the price Of a years
subscription, we herewith publish a
list Of clubmakers.
The list includes all who made clubs
last year except one who has died and
one who has moved out of the county,
and it also includes several new club
makers who have already begun send
ing in names for next year. We are as
suming and hoping that all our friends
who did such good work last year will
find it agreeable to continue the work
this year; but in cases where for any
reason, it does not suit the clubmaker
to continue in the list we will be glad
to have notice by postal card or other
wise as soon as practicable so the
name may be dropped. The complete
list follows:
Miss Sallie w. Allison ........
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-11-13

According to the report Of Mr. Joseph
NJ. Taylor Of Rock Hill, who gathers
statistics in York county for the CEN
sus department, up to November l.
there were ginned in York county.
?4.02S bales Of cotton, against "a Gal
bales up to the same date last year.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-11-13
Another DistilIery Captured.

Rock Hill Herald, Thursday: w. j.
Neely, yesterday afternoon, received a
message informing him Of the death OF
his brother, G. H. Nicely, which oc-
Cured in a hotel in st. Louis, Mo-,
early yesterday morning. The news
dispatch quoted below gives all the
information received here regarding
the death: "St. Louis, Mo-. Nov. IL
A man and woman registered as G. H.
Nicely and wife Of Cushing, Okla, to-
day, were found dead in local hotel.
Apparently the man shot his wife and
then committed suicide. Nine bullet
holes were in the woman's body and
one in the mans" Mr. Nicely has been
twice married, his last wife being a
native of Richmond, Ind, to which
place her remains were taken for
burial. The remains Of Mr. Neely will
be brought to Rock Hill for interment
and will arrive Friday night or Sat-
urday. Mr.. Nicely was born and
reared in this vicinity. At the age of
81 he went west and, with the excep-
tion of one or two visits home, has
since remained in the middle part Of
the nation. He was connected with
the Petroleum Iron Works Of Sharon
Pa, but his headquarters were in
Cushing Okla The deceased was A.
years of age. He is survived by three
brothers w. j., H. G.. and Eugene
Nicely. all of Rock Hill, and two sisters.
Mrs. F. NJ. Hair Of Charleston, and
Mrs. ]. A. Coley, Of Macon, Ga.
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For Beluian Relief.

Mr. w. ]. Roddey of Rock Hill, has
been named as the York county repre-
sentative of the committee for relief Of
Belgians in war stricken Europe. A
representative will be appointed from
each county in the state to assist in
collecting supplies for the destitute
and unfortunate people.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-11-13
lew Secretary on the Job.

Mr. W. r. Timmons Of Greenville,
recently elected secretary of the Rock
Hill chamber Of commerce, took up the
duties Of his new position Monday. He
succeeds c. w. Roberts who left Rock
Hill to take a position in Birmingham,
Ala Mr. Timmons before coming to
Rock Hill, was assistant secretary of
the Greenville chamber Of commerce.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-11-13

Henry Stroughter, colored. Of Blacks
burg, is probably the oldest person
living in the Piedmont section. He is
in his 1O3rd year, and has lived in
York and Cherokee counties nearly all
his life. Negro Methodists held
meeting at Zoah A. NJ. E. Zion church,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-11-13
ridue Not Finished Yet.

The detail from the county chain
gang engaged in building a steel bridge
on the Saluda road about five miles
from Rock Hill, Is still engaged on the
work. About two more weeks time
will be required to finish the structure
which is 332 feet long. Fourteen con-
victs are building the bridge.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-06-19

ing, showed that he had noted Van
Vechten's more than casual regard. by
vindictive look from pair of steely
gray eyes-a look at once so keen and
truculent and challenging that its re
cipient was for the moment dunn
founded.
However, Van Vechten's puzzlement
over this strange bit of byplay, his en-
crossing admiration OF the girls
beauty, was broken rudely in upon by
a sudden confused movement of the
crowd. With changing bell and
noisy clatter of iron-shod hoofs upon
the asphalt, police ambulance drew
up at the alley. Phinney and Van Vech-
ten were jostled with the others, and
the latter's attention was distracted
from the girl and the sandy-haired man.
He watched a second officer and the
young surgeon leap nimbly down; the
first to join his comrade in holding
the crowd in check. the other to rem
der such aid to the stricken man as
any faint indication of life might call
for. The motionless figure, however,
was beyond the reach of any surgeons
skill: 1t required but a cursory inspec-
ton to determine this.
Van Vechten saw, hazily, the young
physician indicate the mark on the
mans temple, and lay the tip of fore
finger upon another spot behind the
left ear. the while he talked in under
tones to the two policemen. Then the
crowd quieted, and he had an oppor-
tunity to look at the girl again.
1t was with something OF shock
that he realized she was no longer con-
fronting him. His glance flew quickly
hither and thither-even hoping for
the sandy-haired man, as a sort of
clue-but she was nowhere to be seen.
Both had vanished.
The ambulance was now departing
with its silent burden. the crowd was
dissolving or breaking up into little
groups to discuss the tragedy, and the
two friends were walking at leisure
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-06-19

tors If there was anything l could
take to help me and they said there
was nothing that they knew of. / am
thankful for such good medicine and
will always give it the highest praise"
Mrs. C. II. GRIFFITH, 1905 Madison
Ave, Cleveland, Ohio.
Hanover, Pal suffered from fe-
male trouble and the pains were SO bad
at times that could not sit down. The
doctor advised severe operation but
my husband got me Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and experienced
great relief in short time. Now feel
like new person and can do hard
days work and not mind it. What joy
and happiness it is to be well once more.
l am always ready and willing to speak
good word for the Compound. Mrs.
ADA WILT, 1876 Stock St, Hanover, Pa
II there are any complications you
do not understand write to Lydia +.
Pinkham Medicine Co. (cOnfldentiaD
Lynn, Mass. Your letter will be opened,
read and answered by a woman and
held in strict confidence.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-06-19
SCORED ONE ON HIS Rival
Brown Had Overlooked Leap Year
and Jones Was Quick to Mark
the Point.

Irving Fletcher. the well-known ad-
vertising expert. said at an advertis
ing mems dinner at Delmonico's In
New York:
"A good advertisement never lies.
1t never deceives. For II can only
pay by making life patrons. not tran
sient ones.
"A good advertisement never lies,
but 1t states its case as strongly as
possible. and 1t avails itself of every
point, however slight. There 1t is
like young Jones.
Young Jones proposed at Lake
wood to a pretty girl, but she said un-
certainly. swinging her slim foot in
and out of her slashed skirt:
81 like you, Mr.. Jones. But. then,
I like Mr.. Brown, too. And Mr.. Brown
is so devoted. He says he thinks
of me 365 days In the year
HuhH snorted young Jones, con
temptuouely. He wants a day on
every four years. does he? Well, /
hope you're not taken in by any such
one-horse devotion as that"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-06-19
ENJOYS TRAVEL IN OLD AGE
Lord Strathcona, Ninety-Three Years
Old, Thinks Nothing of a Journey
Of 1000 Miles.

Lord Strathcona, high commissioner
of Canada. who recently celebrated
his ninety-third birthday, returned to
London after a lightning journey to
Canada. in the course of which he GOV
cred over 1000 miles in 16 days. Lady
Strathcona. who is eighty-nine, accom-
panied her husband.
Il enjoyed the trip immensely and
feel all the better for it," said Lord
Strathcona "A journey like that is a
mere nothing in these days OF luxuri-
Gus boats and trains. ! really forgot
how many crossings / have made alto
gether, but hope this won't be the
last have been going backward and
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-06-19
EYE STRAIN
Relieved by Quitting Coffee.

Many cases of defective vision are
caused by the habitual use of coffee.
1t is said that in Arabia where cof-
fee is used in large quantities, many
lose their eyesight at about fifty. Tea
contains the same drug. caffeine. as
coffee.
A n. j. woman writes to the point
concerning eye trouble and coffee.
She says:
My son was for years troubled with
his eyes. He tried several kinds of
glasses without relief The optician
said there was a defect in his eyes
which was hard to reach.
He used to drink coffee. as we all
did. and finally quit it and began to
use Postum. That was three years
ago and he has not had to wear
glasses and has had no trouble with
his eyes since.
Il was always fond of tea and coffee
and finally became SO nervous could
hardly sit still long enough to eat a
meal. My heart was In such con-
dition ] thought l might die at any
time.
Medicine did not give me relief
and | was almost desperate. It was
about this time we decided to quit cof-
fee and use Postum. and have used 1t
ever since. / am in perfect health.
No trouble now with my heart and
never felt better in my life.
Postum has been a great blessing
to US all. particularly to my son and
myself"
Name given by Postum Co, Battle
Greek, Mich. Read The Road to Well
ville." in pkgs.
Postum now comes In two forms:
Regular Postum-must be well
boiled. 15c and 25c packages.
Instant Postum-is soluble pow
der. A teaspoonful dissolves quickly
in cup of hot water and. with cream
and sugar. makes n delicious beverage
Instantly. 30c and SOC tins
The cost per cup of both kinds is
about the same.
There's Reason" for Postum.
sold by Grocers-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-06-19

the dead man, and intent only upon
catching her eye. And then the mag
netism of his look had its effect; her
eyes were drawn to his. and she came
to herself with start. A tinge of color
appeared in her cheeks; but Van Vech-
ten observed that the terror and de-
spair still fingered in her eyes.
Van Vechten turned his attention
to the man with something like resent
ment stirring in his bosom, for the fel-
lows manner suggested a proprietary
relationship toward the girl, which, for
reason he did not attempt just then
to explain. made him angry. AS far
as attire went, the man was present
able enough; but Van Vechten was not
favorab!y prepossessed by the sullen.
battered countenance, the coarse,
sandy hair. nor the big, loose-jointed.
powerful body.
Then the cautioning glance was of a
sudden accounted for; the man, salts
fed that the girl had caught his mean
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-06-19
STATE CAPITAL
NEWS
Western Newspaper Union News Service.
BUILDING SHOWS BIG GAIN.
Denver Population 10000, and Cost of
Buildings Erected Past Six
Months Is S1,222,55o.

Denver.-Building records for the
year ending June l give Denver an in
crease of more than 1000 in popula-
tion and an increase in taxable valua-
tion of more than S1,000,0O0. Census
estimates by the government in 1913
placed Denver's population at 245,52S.
Less than half of the building inspec-
tors figures are for 1913 so that in
the six months of the present year
the home owning population of the
city has been increased by more than
1000 and the city's total population
is now estimated at close to 25O000.
For the six months ending June 1,
1914, permits were issued by the build
ing department of the city for 500
brick residences. valued at s9S9.200;
ten apartment houses valued at $214,-
500 and twenty-six frame residences
at Sl6,S50, total of new residence
properties valued at s1,220,550.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-06-19

quarry They saw him disappear east
ward into Twenty-third street.
He's not acquainted with the neigh
!borhood," Van Vechten ventured:
rhe's making for the Twenty-third
, treet l. station. Hurry!"
ut by the time they turned into
Twenty street a good deal had
happened. A small group of people
were gathered at an alley mouth mid
way in the block, and others were to
be seen running toward the same
point
Wonder what's doing?" Tom ex-
claimed. Van Vechten's response was
| an increased forward pressure on the
l2ther's arm and repetition of the in
Junction.
Hurry"
A second later they arrived at the
alley. where knot OF excited people
was tightly drawn around the object
of interest. Tom unceremoniously
forced his bulk through the press, be
ing closely followed by Van Vechten.
In moment they saw and under
stood. The young man who had &C
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-06-19
BOOK |.
CHAPTER discontinued.


The door had been closed behind the
Van Vechten and Phinney saw it
jerked partially open and at once
banged violently shut again. In truth,
they both plainly heard the concus-
sion. Van Vechten rose and pressed
closer to the window. his gaze intent
ly upon the door across the way.
by Jupiter!" he exclaimed under
his breath. Tom, there's a scufiie 60
ing on over there. or I'm an Indian!
And his surmise was promptly af-
firmed. The door flew open with a
final jerk and brawny man could be
seen standing upon the threshold. He
was so. large that he fairly blocked the
doorway; his back was to the street;
but it was plain that he was strug-
Cling with somebody beyond.
Save for themselves, the room was
now once more deserted (since the
passage of the luncheon hour) and
there was nobody else to witness the
abrupt termination of the affair.
Suddenly the man drew back his
right arm and struck a mighty blow
straight from the shoulder.
miration. "Oh, my! Wouldn't l hate
to get a punch like that!"
Whoever did, obviously had no fur
ther stomach for opposing the trucu-
lent one, for the latter tore loose and
ran down the steps. Van Vechten and
Phinney recognized him as the man
who had arrived at noon-Number
Twelve, they afterwards called him.
}ssociating him with the hour. He was
ss.uting and considerably disheveled.
33nough otherwise he appeared to be
none the worse for the struggle.
However, there was no mistaking
the fact that he was exceedingly
wroth. Once on the walk, he turned
and shook his clenched fist at the al
ready closed portal, with a quivering
hexing of the arm that signified pas
sion seething and surging for adequate
expression. Then he apparently real
lied the futility of upbrading an unre-
eponsive door. for he swung round
and made off at rapid pace.
Quick, Toni" Van Vechten was up
and dragging at his friends arm
Our hats! We must overtake that
chap!"
With n speed that amazed Tom, Var
vechten led the way to the street The
man was walking rapidly, and as the!
emerged from the club entrance he
was just rounding the corner into Lex
ington avenue. The gait of the pur
suers was almost run when they
turned the same corner, in spite OF
which they had not gained upon their
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-06-19
Interest In coIors of Boards.

The color of boards arouses many
points of interest. All the ancient tap
istries show Cain and Judas Iscariot
with yellow or red boards. and Ponti-
US PLATE in ancient art always was
given a beard. (Being Roman of
good family. he probably had no
beard; but, those details did not
trouble the old masters.) A reddish
beard, however. does not carry the
Significance that goes with red hair
for many eminent men with dark
brown hair have had reddish boards.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-06-19
LImon Road Materially improved.

Denver.-The state highway from
Llmon to Colorado Springs and from
Colorado Springs to Denver is in much
better condition than in former years.
according to r j. Ehrhart, state high
way commissioner. who has just fin.
ished trip over the road with the
exception of few bad spots, the
road is in fairly good condition." he
said Improvement work is being
done steadily. There are two road out
fits at work between Denver and
Colorado Springs"