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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-05-07
APPLICANTS FOR CERTIFICATES

The regular spring examination OF
applicants for certificates to teach in
the public schools was held in the
courthouse ut Yorkville. last Friday
by Superintendent Carroll and Mr.. T.
f. McMackin Of the county board of
education. There was an unusually
large number of applicants; large
proportion Of them being Winthrop
students. Also of course there was
quite number OF negroes The
names of the applicants are as follows:
White Applicants.
Ellie McCarrcr. Marion McCarter,
Matte Summerford. Viola McCarter,
Glover: Eula Latham. Frances Plexico.
O'Dcasa Plcxico, Sharon; Nellie N.
Conrad. Ellie Mickle. nellie Mcnden-
hall. Margaret Ashe, McConnellsville: {:
Nell Schorb Moo.e. Anna White. Will
ma Quinn, Yorkville: Virgil Gardener,
baltimore, s. c.: Belle Smith, Coy
Reeves. Amy Nicely. Bessie Dunlap.
Ninna Wyatt. Mary a. Jones. Annelle
Good. Mary f. Poag. Mary Creighton.
Elizabeth Hutto. Lillian Martin.
Margaret billiard. Lucille Gwinns. Ruth
Steele. Christine Hollen. Kathleen
Guerry, Evelyn Crecch. Della Smith.
Margaret Atkinson, Edith Lyles,
Macy Bowers. Mary Bowers, Lola
Sapp, Olga Rush, Ivah Nisbet. Sarah
Truesdale, Louise Sapp, Beulah Porter,
Lillian Kirby. Annie Mae Mahoney,
Rock Hill.
colored Applicants.
Mary a. L. Jones, Guthricsville:
James Goudlock, Rock Hill; Annie B.
Lewis, McC Connellsville: Frances Davis,
Bertha NJ. Robinson, Lizzie NJ. White,
Rock Hill: Sara L. Gaslin. Hickory
Grove, Bessie Lewis, McConnellsville;
Wilma +. Mclean. York: Pluma NJ.
Lewis. Mct ct'onnellsville, Mary E. Coins.
York: Mabel White. York; Lorene A.
Ingram. York: Minnie Graham, Rock
Hill; Eliza j. Irwin, Rock Hill; Bessie
Jennings, Rock Hill: Rosa Harden,
Rock Hill. Marie Mayfield, Rock Hill;
Ethel Crawford. Catawba; Caroline
Garvin, York: Pluma Boseman, Guth-
riesville: \. T. Mcdaniel, Rock Hill:
Walter Coleman. Rock Hill: Elizabeth
Herndon, York: Elizabeth Wright
York: Bertha Cory. Blacksburg; W..
b. Boskin, Rock Hill; Erma L. Cory.
Blacksburg: r. ]. Pearl. Rock Hill:
Floride f. Pearl, Rock Hill: Isadora
y. Hall, Smiths Turnout: Rosa Bell
Hemphill. York: Essie B. Jones,
Guthriesville: Rosy Dye. Chester: Ces-
ley G. Guthrie. Guthriesville; Addie
NJ. Steele. Lesslic: &. f.. Steward. Rock
Hill: Vivian d. Cummings, York; Jessie
Massey, Rock Hill: Katie Hope,
Lowryville: Lizzie Logan. Grover, ".
c.: I. Bland, Rock Hill: Ethel Lowry,
York: Elva ]. Lowry. York; Luvenia
Kenion, McConnellsville; Mozelle Hall,
Rock Hill: Fora L. Simpson, Rock
Hill: Matte l.. Williams. York: Carrie
l.. Jones, Rock Hill: Bertha Bennett.
Sharon.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-05-07
LOCAL AFFAIRS,
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

J. ). Brice. Atty.-Ohers the W. c. Ewart
residence. Wright avenue. for rent.
W. &. Martin. Yorkville No. s-Has someone s
Iaprobe. and somebody has his. He wants TO
exchange.
". 5. Willis-Ofers a house on California
street. for rent. and also upper hoor OF YORK
Buggy company's building.
K. " plaxco. Yorkville No. Has sold his
cows: bu; still has cane seed.
Star Theatre-Today presents she second cpl.
sode in The Woman In the W. b. seriai
picture drama two comedies Five reel pic
ture on Thursday. Forget Ne Not
Clinton Bros--Sell Stonecypheres potato bug
killer. IS cents can. Phone So for groceries
H. L. Ford. Clover --Suggests that you buy
Crex rugs for summer use. and also suggests
porch furnishings.
C. W. Whitesides 4 Co.. Sharon-Tell about
straw and Panama hats for hot weather.
Underwear for men. boys and ladies' Ox'
fords for everybody.
Loan and Savings Banks-Thanks Its custom
ers and friends for helping them to secure
the sale Of its quota Of Liberty bonds.
kirkpa,rick-Be Co.--Invites special attention
u its big lines Of low shoes for men ana
women, in all feathers and CLOTH blH
stock with a wide price range.
First National Bank. York Reminds you that
security for your funds is necessary. and as
sures you that il can supply you with every
banking accommodation rs well as security
York Motor Car Co.-Sells Southern tires Tor
automobiles under a very broad guarantee as
10 service and satisfaction. Mr.. Courtney
expects 10 be back this week with lot OF cars.
First National Bank. Sharon proud OF the
part Sharon and vicinity played in the Lib
erty bond sale. ,,
X. A. Barnett. Rock Hill-Will appreciate re-
turn Of lost automobile curtains.
Mcconnell Dry Goods Co.-Says buy WAT baS, "
inv, stamps and makes u special Offering OF
Iu>rns a 10 cents yard.
c. +. Spencer. Attorney renter LOT
the Metts residence on North Main street.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-05-07
Tuesday, May Z, 1913.

ferent townships. r. ). Riddle nomi-
mated J. ID. Ii. Currence from Bethel.
and Thos. r. Mellow nominated I. Ed
Brandon. Opposing candidates were
nominated in Bullocn's Greek, Fort
Mill and Kings Mountain townships.
and Tor delegate At large.
The test of strength was made In
the case OF the Bethel nominees. the
Conservative voting for MI. branuon
and the Rcformers for Mr.. Currence-
with the result that Mr.. Brandon was
elected. So TO 81.
II having thus been made clear that
the ConserN atives had an unquestioned
ma joritN, the other Reform candidates
10 save time were withdrawn.
4 resolution was offered by Thomas
f.. Mellow. expressing approval OF the
action OF the United States In entering
the world war. endorsing all that had
been done by the president III the con-
duct OF the war and pledging our last
drop OF blood and our last dollar III
the prosecution Of the war TO sue
cesstul conclusion.
This resolution was adopted with
enthusiastic unanimity.
DR.. J. Il. Saye presented a petition
asking for the establishment OF Not-
ing precinct at Hopewell school house
in Bullock's Greek township. and IN"
matte WAS referred 10 the county "N-
ccutive committee. Mr.. J. {. KIRK
patrick also asked for the establish
iucrt Of another precinct in BullockS
Creek township and this was also re-
frrrcd TO the executive committee.
Cptn the call OF the list OF executive
committeeman elected by the different
clubs. il developed that Ogden and
smyrna were unrepresrntsd.
Mr.. W. q. Hayes reported j. y.
White sides a. the executive commit
tecman fror, sharon. DIR. }. IL. Saye
stated that il had been undo r8tood that
as chairman OF the sharon precinct
meeting. he was executive committee
man. Ii was not made clear whether
an executive committeeman had been
actually elected and the matter was
referred back to the club for such ac-
tion as might be necessary.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-05-07

there is not a great deal Of whisky in
evidence around this place these. days:
but al times there is more or less
OF il.
A one armed man Of the John Doe
description. who gives his name as w.
M. Rogers. with the assurance that
his real name is something else, was
committed 10 Jail last Saturday on the
charge Of stealing suit Of clothes
from Banks Mckinney al Il. ID. Dor
sett's boarding house. Shortly after
Rogers had left town, Mr.. Mckinney
missed his clothes, and he appealed 10
Sheriff Quinn. who learned that the
man had gone 10 Gastonia. The sher-
if telephoned Gastonia and Rogers
VAS arrested as he undertook TO leave
the train from the blind side. Rogers
promptly confessed the theft and
agreed 10 come back without requi-
sition. He had between forty and
fifty dollars in cash on his person.
There is a supposition that he might
have had something to do with the
robbery OF The Southern station. but
there is no evidence TO that effect
II In his last Sunday morning ser
mon, Rev. J. l. Oates launched most
terrific arraignment on the town coun-
Gil for bringing the carnival 10 this
place. All that he could see 10 II was
that the members OF the council
wanted money. and were willing to de-
bauch the young men Of the commu-
nifty for paltry hundred dollars. He
referred 10 the efforts of the United
States government and the state gov
ernment 10 uplift the moral quality OF
the communities around the canton
mcnts as n measure of national safety.
and then the town council for hun
drcd dollars. bringing debauchcry to
sixteen year old boys right in our own
community. He had nothing 10 say
against the poor creatures who were
running the show. He did not consid-
cr them responsible. His view was
that the shame OF it all rests upon the
town council. which Is actuated only
by greed for money.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-05-07

We regret to announce that after to-
day il may hc some time before we
can print any more letters from James
ID. Grist at Camp Sewer. Young Grist
has not gone across yet, much TO ms
regret: but most of the headquarters
staff has gone and with ii the censor
through whom the letters have been
passing, and as yet no new censor mas
been appointed. II may be some time
before there is another censor. While
we really do not think that there Is
any need for censorship over these
letters for the reason that they are oil
a literary rather than news charac-
ter, and max. no prctense whatcNer
of giving military information OF the
kind the censorship is intended TO sup
press. still we do not deem II proper
to disregard the regulations. Neither
does James ID. Cirist. who has been
learning that the first duty Of SOL
dier is to obey. But speaking of these
letters. we do not hesitate TO say that
we are proud OF them. That might he
natural for Obvious reasons. but we
consider il nothing but justice to this
writer TO go beyond that. Their mer-
il is attested by the fact that several
OF the best newspapers in the state
have been reproducing these letters In
whole or in part some OF tnein OH
their editorial pages. Hon. j. r. Nc
Donald OF WinnSboro. was kind enough
TO say few days ago that both from
the standpoint Of literary character
and human interest, these letters were
superior to anything OF the kind he
had seen anywhere. And" he declar-
ed. they should he published in
book. for permanent preservation.
Numerous others have been equally
generous. and for these reasons we
feel that there is no indelicacy in con-
Tossing our pride. Even ordinary duty
comes before pleasure and military du-
" comes before everything.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-05-07
r,,,,r..s is ,yrcStlin,- with the 0llc.

Congress is wrestling with the qucs-
ton OF fixing the price of cotton at
20 cents Il pound and we regret very
much TO see anything Of tho kind. We
insist that We are not selfish or unfair
about the matter. We know the south
is willing to do everything II possibly
can to push the war to a successful
conclusion and that it does not ask
any advantage of anybody in so doing.
But the south wants fair treatment.
Cotton is not. and has not. been as
high in proportion as the other COM
moditics that are absolutely necessary
in its production, and besides that. 1t
is about the only commodity that the
people of this section has TO offer for
other commodities. The greater por-
tion Of the governments war cXpen-
ditures 20 to the munition manufac-
turcrS OF the northeast and northwest
and that leaves the people OF the
south in the position of paying out a
great deal more than they can get
back. According TO our view OF the
matter unless the people of the south
get more than twenty cents for their
cotton. they cannot continue 10 pro-
duce this commodity.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-05-07

Livery firm in town owns a LiDcr.
~ hond'" writes y. NJ. McDill. cashier
OF the Bank OF Hickory Grove.
Il is now settled that a big aviation
field Is to 3e established at CamI
Greene, Charlotte. in addition TO the
other fields.
The First National bank Of sharon
reported 1856 subscribers to the Liberty
loan: with total subscriptions 10 'h'
amount OF Sl5,5OO.
Mr.. Jack Byers of the Bethesda sec
ton. informed The Enquirer last SAT
urday that the Lowric Wilson schoo
has purchased q Liberty bond ano
that the public are buying 'hrii'
stamps.
Throuqh an error in making mp tht
iOrms of the advertising page ias'
week, the signature of MeSSfS. I'm
ton Bros. was transferred from theii
own advertisement TO tn" top OF lh'
Mill Peoples store advertisement
causing Il miX-up in both adVrr'ise-
mrntS.
The women Of an Oklahoma towr
not long ago ran one oi those iorlE
nine" dance tents out Of the commune
". But we are inclined to think tha'
they struck at the wrong place. Th'
'.Torty-ninc" show could not have beer
brought into the community tNcep'
with the consent OF the town authori-
ties.
Reports up to Yesterday were 10 tho
effect that there has been much re-
planting of cotton in all parts oi 'h'
county during the past few days
There came Il hard beating rain or
tar. =
cd and this followed by the cold
weather, made it impossible for the
seeds to break through the soil. Some
of the farmers had not planted up tC
Saturday and there are still Sooo
many who have the guano to put in'
II is the Red Cross campaign
throughout York county next. During
the past month the people have been
called upon to lend their money Ia
help equip and maintain our army and
navy, Now they are asked TO give tc
helm relieve pain, ard 10 save the lives
of the men who are wounded in the
defense of our lives and property. BE-
fore il was strictly a business invest
mcnt that reflected no special credit
upon anybody except as TO their pa
triotism and intelligence. This next
call appeals to humanity, to CHRISTI
anity, to gratitude. There are thou
lsahds- 4a 1ss2,. and ss gomer, more es;
pecially women. who are giving al
they have to the cause OF humanit!
undergoing trial and tribulation, dan
ger and hardship. and frequently lay
ing down their very lives In behalf o
the soldiers on the battlefield. Tn
world has never seen the like Defor
no, not in all the history OF Tn
past. These people need help ant
support from back home. Every dolla
contributed, every cent contributed
will he lust that much help 10 som
sick or wounded soldier who has in
CURED his sickness or his wounds II
our defense. and that the people o
York county will help. help till ii hurts
We have no fear.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-05-07
MERE. M ENTlON

One OF the long range guns that
the Germans have been using In Tn"
ombardment OF Paris. IL said TO hav"
been knocked out OF business last
Friday by a successful shot from
French ;sun............M Metal buttons are TO
be substituted for the chcvrons Of non
commissioned officers. II Is estimat-
ed that the cloth used for chcvrons
would be sufficient for 100000 uni
forms....It Is estimated that tn"
German army includes about S.00O.-
600 effective men.-..........".An EFFORT oi
German prisoners at Fort Mcpherson
TO escape by digging a tunnel was
frustated last Friday-.........When 200
bakers at Buffalo. n. Y, went on
strike Friday after receiving an In
crease in wages, claiming one hour
per week less time, the Federal food
administrator took charge Of three OF
the largest bakeries. closed up seven
teen others and told the proprietors
that the government bakeries would
supply them.......General Pershing has
appointed Maj. General James w. Nc
Andrew as his chief Of stan Of the
American expeditionary forces................
The government at Washington has
begun a vigorous hunt for platinum.
The metal Is badly needed for the
manufacture Of munitions and every
grain Of the metal that can possibly be
secured Is needed............Du During the
month of April the gold production
Of the Cripple Creek, Col, district was
81, .522.-......Mor than 1000 paper
makers Of the vicinity of Watertown.
y. Y, have returned to work after
having quit work in the face OF
working agreement made by their
union officers to continue until July /.
............Because Jersey City landlords
have raised rents in order to run out
families with children, the director OF
revenue Of the city, has declared that
he will see to II that the taxes on such
properties are increased as a punish
ment...........A report from Geneva is to
the effect that Prince Won Buelow will
probably soon be made chancellor Of
Germany. as Chancellor voa Hertl,ngs
position Is reported as precarious be-
cause Of his stand on certain questions
1.-THE Federal district court sitting
at New York has issued q dissolution
restraining order against the Victor
Talking Machine Company because Of
charges Of violation Of the Sherman
antitrust laws-......A 25-pound bomb.
camouf1aged In a dinner pail, was
found on board one Of the $500 tons
composite vessels under construction at
Portland. Ore. Friday.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-05-07
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The Democratic executive commit =
tee met yesterday after the adjourn
ment of the county convention. with
J. \. Marion. the chairman. presiding.
The duly accredited members of the
committee are as follows: Bethel. T..
C. Barnett: Bethany. George \. Nc
Carter: Blairsvillc. =. \. Mitchell:
Bullock's Creek, J. G. kirkpatrick;
Glover, 4. J. Quinn: Coates's Tavern.
W. II. Spencer: EbeneZer, j. +. VIII
liams: Tilhert. J. Q. Hall: Fort Mill.
C. i. Blankcnship: Forest Hill. j. ID.
Is. Currcncc: Hickory Grove. j. =. Will
kerson: Leslie. ID. l.. Lesslie; McCon-
ncllsville, W. B. Kerr: Newport. J. \.
McFadden: New Zion. NJ. s. Carroll.
Ogden. --: Rock Hill No. l, Hen
ry Massey: Rock Hill No. ,. w. b.
Wilson. Jr.; Sharon. --: smyrna,
rirzah. II. r. Allison: York
vile No. I. y. 3 Black: Yorkville No.
>. J. G.. Wilborn.
Chairman Marion was authorized to
use his discretion in the selection OF
a secretary.
In compliance with a petition asking
for the same, the committee author
lied the organization of a new club 10
be known as Hopewell Democratic
club. and the establishment OF vot-
ing precinct at Hopewell school house.
J. c. Kirkpatrick of Bullock's Creek
township. gave notice OF a request Tor
provision to organize still another club
in Bullock's Creek township. and the
understanding is that the committee
will act upon the presentation OF the
necessary petition.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-05-07
ON THE FIGHTING FRONTS
uiet in Franee-Nsw Offensive Look.
cd for in Italy.

The battle lines in France have been
comparatively quiet for more than
week: but indications are that IN"
enemy Is Preparing to launch another
big drive against the Allies. either In
Flanders or Piccardy and in northern
Italy.
After taking Mont KENNEL just
south Of Ypres, the Germans made Il
tremendous assault toward the adJoin-
ing hill to the west; but were repulscd
with such fearful losses that tn"
whole offensive broke down for TN"
time being.
The common understanding is that
since their last repulsc the Germans
have Dccn getting themselves together
for still another more extensive and
more powerful assault and the Allies.
on their part have been organizing for
the defense.
While II is known that the losses OF
the Allies have been very heavy, II
Is believed that the losses OF the Ger
mans have been much heavier In pro-
portion.
The Indications are that the Anstri-
ans are preparing to make another big
move against the Italians. but II is be
lieved that the Italians are In a p0-
sition TO hold their ground.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-05-07
ABOuT PEOPLE

Mrs John X. Benfield Of Yorkville,
spent several days last week In Co.
lumbia.
Mrs. ]. ]. Jones Of Yorkville r. F.
D. No. 3, is in the Pryor hospital,
Chester for treatment.
Mr.. ]. R. Massey of the Soldiers
Home. Columbia, visited relatives at
Tirzah and Ebenezer last week.
Mrs. Tcharner DeGraffenreid and
children oG Ashland. Va. are visiting
Mr. and Mrs. J. NJ. Starr in Yorkville.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Hall and chill
dreu and Mrs. Eli Kendrick Of York.
Vile, spent Saturday In Charlotte.
Miss Julia Smith who has been
spending several months in Union. 8.
c., has returned to her home in York
Vile.
Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Gardener and
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Tucker, Of Shelby,
spent the weekend with Mr.. and Mrs.
George J. Allen at Trzah.
Mr.. and Mrs. L H. Adams and SON.
L. H.. Jr., OF Charlotte. spent the
week end with Mrs. Adams's parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. Clinton. In the
East View section.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-05-07

The president has decided in favor
of publishing At once the names and
addresses OF soldiers figuring in the
casualty lists. The practice of giving
names only has proven very unsatis-
factory for various reasons. among
them the fact that in such large
army there are so many people oi the
same name. An interesting case IN
point came to the attention OF the
writer not long ago. Sheriff Quinn
and his brother. Robert f. Quinn.
were reading over casualty list IN
which appeared the name OF r. r..
Quinn. and if r. +. Quinn had been
in France at the time. az he will likely
he sometime soon. the sheriff would
have been left under the impression
that it was his brother who had been
IriHt,,'Nd ,:-lNsstc Nssc- what. the objection Is to
the publication Of names and addtcss.
es. we have never clearly understood
but we feel satisfied that the presi-
dent has decided the matter In favor
of those who desire the publication OF
names and addresses.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-05-07

There is no pay to the position oi
school trustee and people who try I"
do their duty. in the position are
sometimes led TO doubt whether a
great deal Of honor attaches. But tn"
position is both important and honor
able. and it is to bc said 10 the credit
of the vast majority OF trustees in TINS
county that they are most worthy. IL
was Il lot Of trouble for many oil thoS"
trustees To come to that conference IN
Yorkvillc last Saturday. In many
cases II involved real sacrifice and the
earnest dignity Of the proceedings
WAS really quite impressive. The p"o-
pie of the county. in our opinion. can
make no mistake in backing their
trustees.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-05-07

Analysis Of Liberty loan reports
today showed that probably 100000
persons bought bonds in the campaign
which closed last Saturday at mid
night, 900, 900 more than In the
second loan and 12.500.000 more than
in the first. Latest tabulations showed
s3.Sl6.62S.250 reported subscriptions,
but the treasury now believes the ac-
tual total. which may run to $4.000.-
600. 200. will not be definitely known
until May l3. four days after individu-
al banks are required to report to
federal reserve banks. Whatever the
money total" said treasury state
ment, the loan just closed probably
is the most successful ever floated by
any nation. The marvellous distriou-
ton Of the third Liberty loan indicates
that one out Of every six persons in
the United States may have participat-
ed in this loan" Banks resources, 1t
was pointed out, have been drawn on
comparatively little to make the loan
a success, and the prospects for future
loans are brighter as consequence.
An added reason for jubilation among
treasury officials Is the indication that
the government bond-buying habit Is
becoming stronger among people Of
small means and that they probably
will invest even more heavily In the
fourth loan next fall.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-05-07
BULLY FOR YORK

York county has oversubscribed her
Liberty loan apportionment by $685.
$50. The county's apportionment was
SAT- 500, and the county has actually
subscribed $607.250, all the communi-
ties having gone over except York
vile. which fell short by only $5.l0O.
Here are the apportionments of the
different communities and the amounts
subscribed by each. as kindly furnish
ed to The Enquirer by Mr.. {. l. Cobb.
county chairman for the eastern di-
vision, the first figures being the ap-
portionmcnt and the second the total
amount subscribed:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-05-07

I'noiiicially. though none the less
definite information has been given
out than an American inventor has
perfected a device 10y which the exact
location of submarine can he de-
tcrmincd within certain distance OF
"a moving ship. and the device IL now
i'm use. II is no longer practicable Tor
a submarine to be on the bottom Of
the sea without danger from a passing
steamer equipped with this device. and
il is given out that the submarine
danger is now still further reduced.