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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-02-03
THE STATE FARMS.
Governor Blease Gives Notice That
They Should Be Sold.

They Should Be Sold.
Columbia, january 31.-Governor
Blease, when asked this morning in
reference to the bill now pending be-
fore the house, and on which debate
has been adjourned until Wednesday,
in reference to the sale Of the state
farms, said:
Yes. my record, as cited in my an,
nual message as q representative and
as senator, has been in favor Of the
sale of the state farms, and the plac-
ing Of all convicts upon the public
roads, and am in hopes that the leg
islature will promptly pass this bill.
However, i have q more important
reason for asking it than my own
opinion. / have adopted system
which viii Of itself do away with the
state farms. that is, as each county
makes the application and files prop
er affidavit that 1t Is properly able to
handle its own convicts, ] am commut-
ing all sentences Of able-bodied male
prisoners from the penitentiary to the
county chaingang. Within the last
few days sixty-four have been return
ed, and now have on hand three 9TH
er counties applications, which will
be granted as soon as one or two little
points which they omitted, have been
filled in. Consequently 1t will be seen
will be back in their respective counties
within the next thirty or sixty days.
Then the state farms would be depict
ed, the land would be on hand with no
one to cultivate 1t, and the mules and
stock would be on hand with no one
to use them. OF course, this can only
be brought about by the representa-
tives Of the counties themselves, who
are making requests for these prison
ers.
Therefore, I think it would be
very wise for this general assembly to
provide for the sale of. the farms, and
to do so now. They have been put on
notice. They cannot say that they
were taken by surprise, and II they
find themselves feeding rs or 100 head
of stock through the summer, with a
few acres Of land standing idle, it will
be their fault for not passing this bill.
They are in session; they have more
than three weeks to go on, and they
have certainly been given good and
proper notice.
In my opinion, the public roads are
the place for the convicts, and on the
public roads they go.
In addition to this, the sale Of these
lands will relieve the financial situa-
ton of the state to some extent, Just
at this time, and really think, outside
of all other considerations, in view of
the large appropriations that will be
asked for that every available dollar
should be brought in"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-02-03
TAX RETURNS FOR 1914
Office Of the County Auditor Of York
County, South Carolina.

County, South Carolina.
Yorkville, s. c.. December 2, 1918.
A S required by statute, my books
"A will be opened at my office In
Yorkville on THURSDAY, JANUARY
/, 1914 and kept open until FEBRU-
AIRY 20, 1914, for the purpose Of list
ing for taxation all PERSONAL and
REAL PROPERTY held in York
county on January l, 1914.
Taxpayers will please remember
this Is the year for the re-assessment
of REAL ESTATE.
For the purpose Of facilitating the
taking of returns and for the greater
convenience Of Taxpayers, I will be
at the following places on the dates
named:
At Rock Hill, from Thursday, jan
uary 20, to Wednesday, February 4.
And at Yorkville, from Thursday.
February s. until Friday, February 20.
All males between the ages Of twen-
ty-one and sixty years, except Con-
federate soldiers over the age of fifty
years are liable to poll tax Of $1.00,
and all persons so liable are especial
ly requested to give the numbers Of
their respective school districts In
making their returns.
BROADUS M. LOVE,
County Auditor.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-02-03
COUNTY FINANCES.
Comptroller General Jones Complies
Statement for General Assembly.


Comptroller General A. w. Jones has
prepared interesting tabulated state
ments showing the conditions OF the
counties Of this state in financial
way. In this connection Mr.. Jones
noints out that twenty-six Of the coun-
ties have spent more money for cur.
rent expenses than the total amount OF
revenue from all sources in these coun-
ties. which, he points out, Is violation
of the statute law and creates con-
dition which naturally increases the
county debt. Mr.. Jones points out
that his Investigations show that there
is no general system Of bookkeeping
observed in the management OF county
affairs.
York county has total Of $21, ,102.22
for county purposes, and $13.772.65 for
school purposes. The same county mas
the following bonded debt: oo
County bonds ...........'..' .'..s Io'ooo 'ooo
Current debt notes outstanding. $4,000
Township bonds as follows: ooo
Catawba ................ ee'o00 ee'o00
York ...........'.... ...''''''' SV'Soo SV'So
Ebenezer ................... lf,4Vv
Making a total in township bonds OF
s13O.4OO, and $4,000 county bonds.
This gives an idea Of the status or
one Of the counties Of this state.
Mr.. Jones has prepared number OF
tables showing the current debt, the
outstanding bonds and the general
condition Of every county in South
Carolina. In addition to the county
and township bonds referred to as to
York county, the same county has
$117,500 in school bonds outstanding.
All of this information in regard TO
the several counties OF the state VIII
be submitted to the general assembly
and the comptroller general Is asking
that some action be taken to place the
counties Of South Carolina upon a
firmer financial basis
The total outstanding Indebtedness
of all the counties is $3,526, ,59S.6S. &C
cording to his figures. The total in
come for all counties as shown by a
tabulated statement for the fiscal year
ending June 80, 1913, was S2,693, ,232.44,
and the actual revenue Of all the coun-
ties from taxes and all other sources
for the same period was S2,64S,01S.I6.
The total expenditures Of all the coun-
ties for the fiscal year for all county
purposes and improvements was s2,-
S14,77619, showing an excess OF ex-
penditures over incomes for all the
counties Of s166, ,75743. -.
This excess Of expenditures Is said
to have been occasioned by 26 coun-
ties.-Columbia Record.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-02-03
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First National Bank
SHARON, S. c.
MONEY IN THE BANK

MONEY IN THE BANK
Is better than money in the pocket,
because money in the pocket is like
ly to be lost and more likely to be
wasted.
Money hidden away means nothing;
but money in the Bank draws interest
if left on deposit long enough.
Money in the Bank may be convert
ed into cash at will and transferred to
any point with ease and convenience.
Most people keep their money in
the Bank nowadays, and the people
who do not are standing in their own
light.
Our Bank has been of untold value
to this town and surrounding coun-
try, and its value is growing in pro-
portion to the extent of which the peo-
pie use it. We are at your disposal,
and ii is pleasure to serve you.
j. s. HARTNESS, Cashier.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-02-03
At THE lyric

Following is our excellent pro-
gramme for this week:
Tuesday-(D "Primeval Test, IN
two parts, (2) 1.-The Old Parlor."
Wednesday-(D "The End OF the
Road" in two parts. CD Animated
Weekly No. 81.
Thursday--(1) Heart of a Cracks,
man." CD "Slim Gets a Reward;
(3) western Hearts"
Friday-G) 1.-The Passer-By." In
two parts; (2) THE Haunted Bride"
Saturday-(D THE Madonna Of the
Slums," in two parts; CD Pearl White
and Baldy Belmont.
Last Days of Pompeii, the great
eight-reel feature on Monday, Febru-
ary 16, at 1890 a. m, 3 p. mr., and
s D. m. Admission SO Cts. Tickets
now on sale.
Admission to regular daily pro-
gramme 5 and 10 cents.
Theatre cozy, comfortable and sani-
tary.
Architect Allen, who is putting In
new front, promises that he will not
interfere with any performance.
j. l.. McMANUS, Manager.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-02-03
Ten Years Ago

Our Mr.. Henry James first came to
Yorkville about ten years ago and
made friends that we are proud to
have today. Every year since we have
been doing business in Yorkville has
seen an increase over the previous
year. This year, 1914, promises bet
ter than ever. Many solid citizens
have been buying stock from us all
these years. because they are con-
vinced that We Will Give Them
Square Deal every time, and that we
are permanently located in Yorkville
to do a legitimate stock business.
You can always find us at Our Stables,
in rear of Thomson Co.'S and j. M.
Stroups store and always ready to
give you d Fair and Square Deal,
whether you want to buy or exchange.
Come and see us when you want
Mules or Horses. We have the stock
that will please you and Our Prices
and Terms are Right.
MES BROS.
YORKVnIiE 8. O.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-02-03
THIS BANK
YOUR FRIEND

1t is the purpose Of this Bank to be
the Helper of every Man, Woman and
Child in it's reach. We want to help
YOU to better business methods, and
offer our services and organization
in helping you to keep your financial
affairs perfectly straight.
Deposit your money with this Bank.
pay your bills with checks and we will
keep your account in such shape that
at all times you will know what you
have paid out and what you have to
your credit.
$1.0O will start 1t. Add to 1t
regularly and you will be surprised at
it's rapid growth. We pay you inter-
est on your savings balance.
Come and talk over Banking affairs
with us.
The Bank of Clover,
NJ. l.. Smith, Pres. j. A. Page, Cash.
CLOVER, s. O.
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BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS

T HAVE Three Pens Of Pure Bred
i B. P. Rocks-strong, healthy, Wig
orous stock, and am now booking or
ders for eggs for Matching. Good at
$1.00; Better at $1.50. and the Best at
$2.O0.per Is. Fertility guaranteed.
NJ. S. CARROLL, Filbert, g. c.
S-jan % If. mar 27-26t.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-02-03
Are You Ready?

The spring plowing season is here
to many and will be here for many
others during the next two or three
weeks. Are you ready for it? Have
you had all your plows sharpened,
farm tools repaired, wagons e-tired
and otherwise put In usable condi-
ton? If not, suppose you attend to
this matter now-Bring them to us
and they will be ready when you are
ready and you won't have to lose time
hunting up missing tools and having
them put in good shape. We make
specially Of repairing all kinds Of
Farm Tools. and will be pleased to
do your work. =
HORSE SHOEING-
Don't forget us when your Mules
and Horses need Shoeing. We will
do you First-Clas work every time.
You will find us just back Of the
Hardware Store.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-02-03
CLEANING AND PRESSING

IF you want it done right and done
l. quickly, come to my barber shop,
Corner OF Congress and Liberty
Streets. We will look after your
work either by the piece or by the
month, and we will see that you are
C.. M. MILLER, Prop.
Sanitary Electric Pressing Club.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-02-03
Sperial 8otifes
Gard of Thanks.

Card Of Thanks.
In behalf Of myself and children
desire to express my appreciation
and gratitude to the people Of York
willie for their great kindness to us in
connection with the illness, death and
burial of Mr.. Louthian. You have been
good to us indeed, and may it be so to
you Mrs. L. w. Louthian.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-02-03
OBI'FUAR Y.

DrED-In Yorkville. on December
% 1913, Mrs. JANE CARSON CLIN-
TON, wife Of Mr.. James Clinton, aged
80 years.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-02-03

This Plow has been sold here for
years and is used year in and year out
by some Of York county's best farm
ers. Why? Simply because 1t stands
up to the rack and does its work with
the least wear and tear on stock and
fewest repairs. See me about 1t.
8O.INCH FENCE WIRE
II you can use few rods OF Lifts
burg Fence Wire, the Best Woven
Wire Fence on the market, can make
you very close prices on what you
need. I have good supply and I
want to sell 1t.
MULE FOR SALE
1t is 10 years old, nothing fancy,
but good value at the price. II you
can use this one, you will get bar
gain.
w. r. CARROLL
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-02-03
SCHooL TAX ELECTION

NJ Office Is hereby given that an
IN Election will be held at Forest
Hill School House, in Forest Hill
school District No. 80, on SATURDAY.
FEBRUARY 81, 1914. for the purpose
of determining whether Special Tax
of Two mills on the dollar shall be
levied for school purposes.
I'D. B. CURRENCE,
r. E. L. FERGUSON,
F. G. COOK,
Trustees Forest Hill District No. 80.
10 ct
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FOR SALE
SCHOOL TAX ELECTION

SCHOOL TAX ELECTION
NJ OTICE is hereby given that an
~ Election will be held at Point
school House, in Point School District
No. 23, on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY
81, 1914, for the purpose Of determin-
ing whether the extra levy for school
purposes in said district shall be in
creased to four mills on the dollar.
A. c. HARPER.
B. J. CURRENCE,
]. J. STEWART,
Trustees Point School District No. %.
10 2t
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-02-03
Builders Hardware

When you are ready to build any
thing, whether a shed, fence or resi-
dence, you will find that Hardware
Of one sort or another is an impor-
tant item Of the cost. We can help
you here. We buy in large quantities
for our own building operations and
carry practically everything coming
under the classification of Builders
Hardware, including Nails, Screws,
Hinges, Butts, Locks valley Tin,
RoOfings, Window Weights, Sash
Cords, Hasps, etc., and besides carry
a full line Of the Best Paints, Oils,
Varnishes, Putty, Glass, ETC., and are
always glad to serve you and give you
the advantage Of the Very Lowest
Prices. See us for your Hardware
Needs.
LUMBER PRODUCTS
Before buying anything in Lumber,
rough or dressed. see us. 1t will pay
you.
J. J. KELLER & co.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-02-03
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1914.
WANTED

q ECOND-HAND saw mill outfit, in
y cluding engine and boiler. Address
CLARE HARPER, No. 8, Yorkville.
1t.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-02-03
AT THE CHURCHES

AT THE CHURCHES
PRESBYTERIAN
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening
40 o'clock.
BAPTIST
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening
7.3O o'clock.
TRINITY METHODIST
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening
7.3O o'clock.
ASSOCIATE REFORMED PRESBY-
TERRAIN
Prayer meeting Wednesday after
noon at 4 o'clock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-05
Globe Sights
BIZ THE ATCTUeON GLOBE

Be patriotic. and have your undertaking
done at home.
Quit prospecting. and go to work. and
you may find q gold mine.
There aren't as many broken hearts in
this world rs the women claim.
When three clerks spend ten minutes
consulting half an hour Is lost.
No climate is very satisfactory to q
patriot gifted with chronic rheumatism.
Too bad that self-starting attachment
can't be arranged on some humane.
A Young Things informs us that the
hesitation waltz isn't as slow az 1t sounds
After a pretty girls father loses his
money specializing she doesn't seem half
so pretty.
It Is hard for a man to admit that It
helps him to be henpecked, as is some-
times the case.
There are several kinds Of hard work,
and a roll top desk 10 no evidence Of a
soft snap.
A lot Of people who talk about funda-
menta1s should pay more attention to the
little things Of life.
A good deal IL accomplished in view Of
the fact that sport occasions So much
more enthusiasm than work.
In moving pictures SO much time il
spent in mourning for lost ones there IL
little time left for making a living.
Young men should know by this time
that the remuneration Of section hands
will never be as heavy as the work they
do.
It also makes US weary to hear a gent
who inherited q billion dollars outlining
the straight and narrow path Of success.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-05
The Subtrfuge.

Yes" she admitted. frankly. II like
you very much, but"
But w11at?''
But the man I marry must swear
never to touch tobacco In any form"
He pondered gravely (for he was an
fnveterate smoker). and then cried: II
swear. swear never to touch tobacco
in any form!
Shortly afterward they were mar
fied- The bride wore an exQuisite Gre
alton of white bombaxine caught up
with bleached fish-netting and carried
a bouquet Of golden-rods and California
grapes.
On the first day Of the honeymoon
she came upon him with thick gloves
on, pulling away cheerfully at a we'll
broken-in pipe
ssPericles!" she screamed ssYou prosn-
1sed-you promised"
He held UP his gloved hands with a
smile and said out Of the side Of his
mouth that was not occupied by his
pipe: Il promised. Glinka, never to
touch tobacco IN any form. And /
shan't- intend always to wear these
glovess"
She tainted, but after he had re-
vfved her by blowing smoke down her
neck. he showed her all the tobacco
coupons he had been saving for her,
and she gradually became used TO IT,
Indianapolis Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-05
Hurnor Of the Day

You and your wife never arguer'
Never" replied Mr.. Meekton. What an
ideal state!' perhaps it isn't 10 ideal.
sometimes fancy Henrietta hasn't
enough respect for my opinions to bother
about arguing with me."-WAshihgton
Star.
They told me to use q live frog for
bait" said the stranger. but I've been
here all day and haven't had bite yet
Il reckon not. suh,' said the old Georgia
d.rky. DE froe beg swimmed ter log
wild yo' hook an line, an II settin' cross
leg on de log a-lookin' at you.-Atlanta
Constitution.
II do have the worst trouble with the
'pkone What's the causeT' 1.-THE SER
vice. OF coufwe. Let me show you Hello.
exchange, hello. Why don't you answer?
I want Nh. Brown. Mrs. Julia Brown.
What number9 = Tang1efoot st. Number?
just told yoy Oh, that7 You mean her
telephone number? Why. itss-there.
you've gone ana put II ont Of my head.
III have 70 look r. the book. Dear. dear.
the book q upstairs. wen, nevor -
all ny 1ife eeM oueh fo1N1eals-ClDue0amA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-05
Jayhawker lots

Bad news for Brother Bryan. RUS
sell has decided to give up its annual
| Chautauqua-
As the Parker Message advises: It
| is better to climb slowly on q sound
ladder than rapidly on shaky one.
The trouble about church union,
points out the Anthony Bulletin, is
that each denomination thinks it
should be the union.
The average man thinks he has the
wisdom of Solomon, but his actions
show. insists the Lawrence Journal
World. that he is entitled to another
think.
Easter will soon be here. notes the
Dickinson County News, and II adds:
The spring styles do not indicate any
reduction in the cost Of living 90 far
as father is concerned. -.
Another version, from the Edmond
New Leaf: Mary had a little lamb;
Twas all she could afford. Because.
you know, the price of meat, Had
scared. and scared. and scared.
In the Purely Personal Column Of
the Norton Telegram is the following
highly appropriate item: We are
and we are cutting down the coal bill
expense.
A retort courteous from the SYRIA
cuse Journal: Our stewed prune
contemporary gave US about SIS
worth Of advertising space. IL reck-
oned at cents a lire, last week.
Reckless extravaganza.
There was quite an accident In tho
Shallow Water general store the
other day, reports the Shallow Water.
correspondent Of tho Scott City Re-
publican, a fire burning a hole in the
floor three or four feet square.
Gertrude, the Allison correspondent
Of the Jennings Echo, explains that
the reason SO many young men fail to
reach success In life IL because there
are SO many bars in their way. But
surely not in Kansas, Gertrude. Or
maybe conditions around Allison and
Jennings are different in this respect
from what they are in most Of the
other sections Of Kansas.
The young law student and his
sweetheart who spent several days In
the divorce courts OF q great city be-
fore getting married. were probably
not seeking not0riety, writes Judge
Ruppenthal in the Luray Herald. If of
even average intelligence, they doubt
less noted many seemingly trivial
things to avoid. Nearly every divorce
case is an impersonal lecture that
very often would be helpful II heard
by a large number of married couples
as well as those contemplating mar
riage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-05
By the Way
BY HARVEY RAR0ONQ

Every other paragrafer viii call at
tentton to the fact that when Mr..
Grapenuts Post had to go to q sani-
tarium. he didn't go to the sanitarium
at Hattie Creek. 30 we might an well.
and get over with.
The Lawrence Gazette refers to Mr..
Doiley, returning prodigal, a. "a tower
or strength" and Hondo Murphy
grudsingly admits that Mr.. Dolley
Evidence In the Bidders case would
indicate that, one Of the greatest
sources Of profit In the clothing BUSH
ness Hes In the shipments that pass in
Mr.. Wilson's contention that
i1uertas presidency would terminate
IN the course Of time, is correct, with
OUT q doubt. as the dictator il along
N years but the first annual celebra-
tion OF President Wilson yesterday re-
called the irrelevant fact that Huerta
mas been president a month longer
than Mr. Wilson. and that his term has
not terminated.
The suspicion that the political
pr0ds are returning to a diet of cod
fish instead Of veal, IL strong-almost
as strong as the smell Of Goldfish.
sa-~-
It Is reported that washinston is
.perturbed" over the doin's in Mexico.
And In the meantime certain foreign
citizens In Mexico are more than per-
turbed; In fact. some Of them are al
most annoyed.
Every time you notice q diamond,
the owner hastens to assure you that
1t needs cleaning.
Hardware in either instance. but
when nut is rich he is an eccentric,
A man may be knocked down by his
enemies. but 1t ts his friends who kick
him around afterward.
Some men go to take their first rest
and their last rest at the same time.
and the trip in the glass buggy il their
first Joy ride.
1t takes woman with q steady
nerve to refrain from letting out q
zip or two when she observes one of
the children getting q drink at the
casttron kitchen sink with one of her
cut glasses.
A man is judged by what he reads.
Inats why bank clerk should avoid
the study OF time tables.
AS we tango through life, We meet
an occasional variation of the rule.
This week it was a vaudeville perform
er who was from California instead
Of New York.