Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-04-27

HEX passed. Mr.. Parker struck Mr..
Moore and friends Of the two inter-
vened TO stop the conflict. 80. .Sher-
iff Thomas Of Cherokee county, 8. c.,
is here today to take back to Gaff-
ney, w. E. Jenkins, a white man,
wanted there for an assault with a
deadly weapon and resisting an Of
ficer. Jenkins was arrested Wednes-
day at Bessemer City by Chief Of
Police Carson Of that town, and was
brought here and placed in jail. Jenk-
ins has served a term on the CASTOR
county chaingang for selling whisky.
...... In the preliminary declaimers'
contest Of the city schools last night,
at the courthouse, Robinson LaFar,
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. D. r. LaFar, was
the winner, being selected to repre-
sent Gastonia at the county declaim-
er's contest to be held at Dallas to-
night, when representatives from all
the high schools in the county will
contest for the s. N. Boyce gold med
al Charles Boyd came second in
last nights preliminary contest. The
other declaimers were Henry Wilson,
Leonard Thomas and Willie Bradley.
800. Municipal court Is having very
little work to do since the new pro-
hibition law went into effect April
1st. Only six drunks have been up
before Judge Jones since April 1st.
AS a rule, prior to that date, an av-
erage Monday morning court docket
held from six to fifteen "drunks." On
two Monday mornings this month
there has been no court at all. .....
the present term Of CASTOR
county superior court for the trial Of
civil cases. does not expire by limi-
tation until tomorrow night, the trial
Of cases was discontinued yesterday
afternoon and Judge Henry P. Lane
left this morning for Reidsville. The
next regular term Of court for the
trial Of civil cases does not convene
until September, but 1t Is probable
that a special term will be held some
time during the summer. Among the
cases disposed Of were the following:
Mrs. M. c. Stowe was given a verdict
for $3.50 against the Western Union
Telegraph company for mental an.
guish due to delay in the delivery Of
a message. A non suit was entered
in the case Of ]. w. Kirkpatrick and
wife against the P. & n. railway.
This suit was for $4,000 damages al
legged to have been sustained to prop
erty Of the plaintiffs by reason Of the
grading Of Franklin avenue and the
of the defendant COM
pany's electric line on that thorough
fare. Notice Of appeal was given.
verdict was given for $500 In favor
Of Naomi Hicks against the Harden
company for injuries
sustained by the plaintiff. w. L.
Clinard was granted a divorce from
Lucy Montague Clinard. In the case
Of Claude Terrell VS.. Piedmont Tele-
phone & Telegraph company for dam
ages on account Of personal injuries
sustained by the plaintiff, compro-
mise judgment was entered, the sum
to be paid the plaintiff being $1,000.
mental anguish suit was that
Of G. P. Beam against the Western
Union Telegraph company and the
plaintiff was given $3.50. A compro-
mise judgment for 500 was entered
in the case Of ]. w. Witherspoon VS..
c. &. NV. Railway company. w. P.
and Kathleen Moore were given judg-
ment for $103.25 against the 8. A. L.
In the case Of Logan Will
liams against the c. & NV. Railway
company, the plaintiff was awarded
damages In the sum Of $500. John
Little Of Dallas, was granted d.
vorce from Annie Little. G. Robert
Shook was awarded damages in the
sum Of $500 against the s. A. L. rail-
way for personal injuries.
Gaffney Ledger, April q: Rev. w.
D. Duggins, who was recently licensed
to preach, Is conducting a revival
at Huskey's chapel, near the
Hamrick mill. .... Fire In one Of the
lormitory rooms at Limestone college
IL, ,trh ~
created considerable excitement but
Ire department made a record
breaking run with the auto fire truck,
,ut the flames had been gotten under
control by the time Of its arrival by
he girl volunteers using the college
Ire fighting chemicals. The fire orig
mated by one Of the young ladies
a bottle Of benzine in the
lark and striking a match to see what
t was. 80. Miss Willie Medley and
dr. Jas. Edgar White, both Of Chero-
Zee Falls, were married Sunday by
Probate Judge w. D. Kirby. The
,oung lady's father objected to the
marriage and swore out a warrant for
he groom, but before 1t was served
le was persuaded to drop the matter
md give the newlyweds his parental
blessing. Mrs Broadus r. Phil |
,eck, nee Miss Minnie Mae Moss, Of
route one, has filed notice |
f suit to have her marriage annulled. |
he notice alleges that she was forced
nto the ceremony, which was per-
ormed at the court house on April
!, by Judge w. D. Kirby, and that |
he did not realize what she was do
ng at the time. The case will be
ried in the Cherokee county court. |
..At its special meeting on
ionday night, the city council elect |
d Policeman T. Webb as city health |
fficer to be under the supervision Of
he board Of health. Mr.. Webb was
erieved Of his duties as policeman in |
rider that he may devote his entire |
ime to his work as health officer. He |
yill still have the authority to make |
rrests when 1t is necessary. -. 1t |
5 reported in the city that Mr.. A. w.
.ove Of Kings Creek, sold 400 bales |
f cotton Tuesday at ten cents per |
ound. The transaction took place in |
Kings Creek. Mr.. Love Is one Of the |
most progressive and prosperous
itizens Of the county.
Lancaster News, April %: Miss
IIlllc ruins VI lIlS place, was IIldf
led Wednesday at noon to Mr.. Wal
er Allen Wentz Of Aiken. The mar
iage ceremony took place at the |
ome of the brides father, Mr.. |
iobley Parks, and the ceremony was
reformed by by her pastor, Rev. T.
Hodges. Mrs. Mamie E. Ad-
ms, wife Of Mr.. G. r. Adams, died
t her home in Lancaster Thursday |
corning at 4 o'clock. She was a
aughter Of the late T. B. Addison,
nd was born June II. 1866. Mrs.
dams was a good Christian woman
nd consistent member Of the Sec
nd Methodist church. The funeral
ervices were held today at l p. m,
t Douglas church, and the remains
'ere inferred in Douglas churchyard,
fter services conducted by Rev c.
v. Burgess, pastor Of the deceased.
FRS Adams is survived by her hus-
and, he ragged mother and three
viz: Mrs. T. ]. Mahaffey.
fr. P. F. Adams and Miss Ardrey Ad-
ms. She also leaves several broth
rs and sisters. .... Maj. j. M. Rid
lie, Mr.. ]. ]. Reeves, Mr. w. B.
truce, Capt. j. NJ. Hough and Mr.:
eff Adkins are among the Lancaster
eterans attending the reunion in
Columbia this week.
Known by Clipped Tooth.-Down at
eague Island the entire marine corps