Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-01-22

Southern Engine Disabled.
The engine of train No. 1876, Engi-
neer Groce, due to leave Yorkvilie at
7.20 a. m, Wednesday morning. blew
out one Of its cylinder heads before
reaching Blacksburg, delaying the
trains arrival at the latter place one
hour and a half. At Blacksburg the
was transferred to train No. ia, east
bound, and due to arrive at Yorkvtlle
at 1907 a. m. Because Of the disabled
engine Engineer Hammersly did not
arrive In Yorkville until 1890 p. m.
Fort Mill Fire Company.
Fort Mill Times, Thursday: The
Fort Mill fire company was organized
several days ago with s. w. Parks, as
chief; w. F. Lewis, assistant chief; 8.
L. Meacham, engineer, and B. E. Pat
terson, secretary. Firemen named
were as follows: A. c. Lytle, Geo. Culp.
w. B. Mckinney, J. NJ. Thrower, T.
L. Hall, T. c. Patterson, B. c. Fergu-
son, T. F. Lytle, s. A. Lee, Theo. Har-
ris and T. c. Hoagland. Meetings for
practice and instruction Of the men
will begin at once, It Is stated.
Mr.. Elias Ramsey Dead.
After an illness Of several weeks
with kidney disease, Mr.. Elias Ram
sey died at his home about two miles
west Of Sharon, at ten o'clock last
night. The deceased. who was about
rs years old, had spent practically all
his life in the Sharon neighborhood.
He is survived by four children, Mr..
w. T. Ramsey and Misses Lizzie. Eula
and Belle Ramsey. The funeral and
interment was held at Sharon this
afternoon, Rev. E. B. Hunter, pastor
Of the Sharon A. r. P. church, con-
ductine the services.
Veterans Enjoyed Dinner.
About forty-five Confederate veter-
ans, residents of Rock Hill and the
community surrounding, enjoyed the
hospitality Of the two Rock Hill chap
tiers U. D. c., at dinner Tuesday. and
at the picture shows Of that city In the
afternoon. A. E. Smith was named as
commander Of Catawba camp by vote
Of the veterans. w. s. Wilkerson OF
the York county pension board was
present for the purpose Of trying to
secure information Of value to the pen
sion board from some Of the old SOL
diers.
Dairy Experts Here.
Profs. Watkins and Fitzpatrick Of
Clemson college, addressed a number
Of people interested in the Yorkville
creamery and general dairying, at the
court house, shortly after noon, yes
terdy. The experts told those present
how to select the best dairy cattle.
the value Of silos, etc. Prof. w. w.
Long, who has charge Of the farm
demonstration work In the state. was
scheduled to address the meeting. but
owing to the lateness Of his train,
was unable to be present. After the
Yorkville meeting the dairy experts
went to Rock Hill, where they ad-
dressed a similar meeting.
Hoboes Made Get away.
According to the Rock Hill Herald
Of yesterday, two nicely dressed young
men who were placed in jail In that
city to await trial In the magistrates
court on the charge Of stealing a ride
on a railway train, made their escape
Wednesday, by pushing out some Of
The men, who stated they were from
Concord, N. c., left the following note:
Dear Sirs-I hate to Do This But
you know Can't Stay in Here. ! must
get Job and go to work. The thought
Of the Chaingang makes us do This.
When we get a Job and Some money
we will Pay for Repair Of Jail Some
Day. Truly Lewis Carter, Hoyle
Carter"
Given Two Days.
Students at Winthrop college were
given two days holiday this week
Wednesday and Thursday. It was the
intention Of the authorities that We'd
nesday only be designated as holiday.
When the members Of the general as
sembly arrived, however, each MEM
pleaded with them to work for two
day holiday. Shortly after dinner,
Representative Graydon proposed that
the young ladies be given Thursday
as holiday. The proposal was met with
a storm Of applause from the 500 or
more girls, and Representative Gray
don's proposition met with seconds
from delegates in all parts Of the room.
President Johnson announced that he
and the college faculty would gladly
comply with the request OF the gen
eral assembly by granting the addi-
tional holiday.
Don't Think Much Of II.
Senator Beamguard and Representa-
sentative of The Enquirer in Rock
Hill last Wednesday as to what they
thought Of the proposition to change
the name Of the town Of Yorkville. The
question was new to both gentlemen,
and they were not prepared to express
themselves fully. Neither, however,
was able to see any need for a change,
and neither could think Of any good
reason. Senator Beamguard suggested
that q good strong petition would re-
ceive consideration; but in view Of the
fact that Yorkville Is the county seat
Of the county and all the people are
interested, he would hardly feel justl-
fled in taking final action on a local
petition. In no event did he think he
would be willing to change the name Of
the town without submitting the ques-
ton to the voters and he rather
thought It would be best to submit 1t
to the voters Of the whole county.
Neither gentleman was inclined to de-
eide the matter off hand; but both
seemed to have about the same views.