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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-04
CLOVER cUllINGS.

Correspondence of The Yorkville Enquirer.
Clover, February 1.-Mr. Mack Rob-
inson has purchased the w. P. Smith
house on Kings Mou tain street, which
Is now occupied by Mr.. Walter Thom-
asson. The price paid was $4,000.
Mrs. w. B. Stroup. and son. Clar-
ence, are spending the weekend at
Newells, N. c., with Rev. Paul Stroup.
Mr.. Sam Mccall has purchased from
Mr.. ]. NJ. Pendleton the complete out
fit Of the City barbersl.op and has
moved in with the Pendleton shop. He
has also moved his restaurant into the
room formerly occupied by the o. X.
barbershop.
Mrs. Tom Dilling Of the Point Sec
ton, spent Saturday with the family Of
Mr.. w. II. Sparrow here.
Mr.. w. NJ. Matthews, carrier on r.
F. D. No. 8, has been confined to his
room on account of illness for several
days.
Mr.. George E. Ford, who recently
sold his farm in the Bethany section,
has purchased another farm in Cleve-
land county, N. c., near Boiling
Springs high school and expects to
move there soon.
Miss Virginia Campbell visited the
family Of Mr.. I. II. Campbell on r. F.
| D. No. 8, this week.
Mr.. Thad Clinton was visitor In
Gastonia recently.
Mrs. ]. w. jackson Of Bethel, Is
spending q few days here with the
family Of Mr.. Howard Jackson
Mr.. Fred Rudisill Of the navy is WIS.,
iting his sister, Mrs. James A. Page,
! here
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-04

House Favors Compulsory Eduea-
tion.-The house gave final passage to
the compulsory education bill last FRI
day.
The bill requires all children be-
tween the ages of eight and fourteen
years to attend school for four months
Of each year. Provision Is made that
physically unfit children may b. excus-
ed by the school board, and children
living more than two miles and =. half
from school may be excused.
The house debated the bill last Thurs
day night and gave 1t second reading.
Only five voles were cast against IT.
these being Messrs. Hanahan Of Fair.
field, johnson Of Clarendon, Kelly and
Stone of Anderson, and Smoak OF
Greenville.
The bill as introduced provided for
compulsory education for seven
months, but the house cut 1t down 10
four months.
It is possible that before the bill q,
nally comes up for ratification. 1t wil
be 80 amended as to provide for COM
pulsory attendance during the time the
schools are in operation in the diner
ent districts.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-04
WITHIN THE TOWN

Mr.. o. H. Faris, of the water
light and power department, is up af-
ter a long siege of influenza, and Is
trying to do such work as he can do
without too much exertion or expos
ure.
BY reason of over-subscriptions the
management Of the Peoples Bank q
Trust company, now organizing, has
been forced to increase the capital
stock to $50, Only $4,000 was de-
sired; but there were so many people
wanting stock there was no other way
for it. The applications have aggre'
gated close to 100000, and practical
ly all of the applicants for 5000 or
more of stock, have been cut down to
something like half Of what they want
ed. About 80 per cent OF the STOCK
will be held by subscribers in the town
and the country surrounding.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-04
ROCK HILL MOVIE CASE.

The complaint in the case Of Max G
Bryant against the Board Of Health OF
Rock Hill, seeking relief from the
boards order closing his picture show,
is published in the Rock Hill Herald
Of yesterday. The paper was prepared
by Messrs. Wilson & Wilson, Mr.. Bry-
ants attorneys, and it seems to set forth
the contention of the picture show
people with much clearness and
strength. Here is the full text of the
complaint as reproduced from the
Herald Of yesterday:
The plaintiff above named, suing for
the benefit Of himself and such others
in like condition who were due to come
in and contribute to the expense Of the
litigation, respectfully shows to the
court:
/. That the plaintiff is a resident
and citizen Of the city of Rock Hill,
said county and state, and Is the pro-
prietor and manager of picture show
carried on and operated by him In a
building or theatre on Trade street in
the business section Of the said city Of
Rock Hill, and known as the Palmetto
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-04
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Miss Louise Oates, of Winthrop COL
lege has influenza
Miss Beulah Ferguson, of Winthrop
college Is i'll at her home In YorkV1lle.
Miss Mary Sherer Of Sharon, Is Wis
iting her sister, Mrs. S. M. Barnette' IN
Rock Hill.
A. C. Grist, who has been visiting
his mother, Mrs. o. E. Grist, In York
Vile left for Atlanta last Thursday.
Miss Marie Pegram who has been
spending some time at her home IN
Yorkville has returned to her school
at Seneca.
Mr.. NJ. E. Plaxico of Yorkville has
received information from his son Os-
car In which he states that ne mas ar
rived in Newport News.
Mrs. ]. NJ. Ferguson, Of Yorkville
left yesterday afternoon for Baltimore
where she will spend week or two
studying millinery and buying mater
ial.
Mr.. Blakely Plexico, recently dis
charged from the military service, left
last Friday to resume his old position
as manager Of a stock farm at Rae
ford, Va.
James D. Grist, formerly Of The En-
uuirer, but in the army since october,
1917, has secured his discharge from
the army, and is now with the Green
Vile Piedmont.
Rev. B. H. Waugh, pastor of the
Yorkville Baptist churches, and his
son, Master Bill" are both confined
to their home with influenza. Mr..
Waugh was unable to fill his preaching
appointments on Sunday.
Mr.. D. L. Gallman Of Yorkville No. g.,
has returned from a visit to relatives
at Chattanooga, Tenn, and in Murry
and Whitefield counties, Georgia. He
found all these relatives. whom he had
not seen for many years, getting along
nicely and had splendid time OF 1t.
Mr.. Andral Whitesides has received
a discharge from the naval service,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-04

It gives us pleasure to note that
meeting Of southern representatives in
congress today or tomorrow to take ac-
ton in the interest of cotton. For a
long time the south has had an ele-
ment people that has continually and
everlastingly harped on the idea that it
is the business Of the legislators and of
congress to make laws and not inter-
fere with economic commercial mat
ters. This element is composed mainly
Of the kind of people who make bus
mess of fleeing other people and who
do not want the other people protected
either by law or correct information.
The main reason why Great Britain
has lead the world so long in industry,
commerce and finance is because her
responsible ministry has all along been
composed of the leading business men
Of the world. The business of G".at
Britain is fostered and directed b. her
ministers and that is why she gets
there. Most of the business activities
Of our American congress have been
directed to the advancement of tndi-
viduals and localities, and the cotton
production of the south, probably the
greatest single industry the world has
ever known, has been left to the mercy
Of plumbers Of every kind. Certainly 1t
is the business Of congress to look after
the interests of the south, especially
after the interests Of the cotton farm
ers of the south, and as we have said
before, until we get representatives
who will devote their whole time,
thought and energies 20 the develop
ment Of the south, we may as well
have no representatives at ALL.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-04

September and October more copy was
furnished and the bill at the usual
rates amounted to $30.79. The bill was
rendered at once. There was long de-
lay on the part Of the disbursing off,
GER and last week finally claimed to
the local board that he was not au-
thorized to pay. The chairman Of the
board stood ready to make good his
guarantee; but Of course we have not
seen proper to accept 1t. We cannot
sue, Of course, and must accept our
loss; but why newspaper publishers
those publishers who depend upon
their publishing business for a living,
should allow the government or off,
cials Of the government to treat them
in any such manner, we cannot under
stand. II we had voluntarily surren-
dered our columns to various govern
ment officials, we would have only
ourselves to blame and no good ground
for complaint; but we did not do that.
We took the position that II the gov
ernment wanted our stock in trade 1t
would have to pay and II 1t did not
want to pay 1t could leave the matter
alone. The government paid one bill
thus admitting the justice Of the obli-
cation, and then after the signing of
the armistice, when it appeared that
no more advertising would be needed,
laid down on its obligation. An indl-
yidual who would work a trick like
that would soon lose his credit.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-04

in no case are more than $4,000. The
government urges all men to continue
to carry present policies, but 70 con-
vert these as soon as they are imam
cially able within the next five years
The government itself and not private
companies will carry these converted
policies, it is emphasized today In de-
nial of reports that the insurance bus
men during the war would now be
turned over by the government to
private concerns. The war risk IN
surance bureau today reports that A.
100000 policies already nave peen IS
surance aggregating s8s,22s,Oo0 or an
average of sS,756 on each man. The
volume Of this business may be deter
mined by comparison with the W.
OOO, 600 900 total of life insurance car
ried by private companies In tne
States. according to figures cited TO-DAY
by bureau officials.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-04
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

James Bros.-On page four tell you that they
now have 100 or more mules on hand and
invite you to see them.
York Motor Car Co.-Calls attention IN fs
ad on page four to the fact that freight is
to be added to Ford cars delivered at this
point. Prices quoted are at Detroit;
York Wholesale Grocery-ls local distributors
for Shiyar. ale. specially good for pale chill
wrigley-Pointr out why children all NE the the
Wrigley chewing gum. See page four IL you
would know the reason.
]. L. Houston. Probate JudgeLGves ,,,as nStice 3c
letters of administration on the estate OF n
H. Sherer, deceased. =,
M. L. Smith-Requests all interested IN the
road to Union church and the cemetery TO
H. B. Wallace. Filbert No. Has thorough.
bred Poland China boar for service. .
T. B. Glenn, Manager-Gives notice that the
Tirzah ginnery will be operated on Fridays
T. n''1 C. wiIborn-offers the J. W. Campbell res
idence at Clover, for sale, and also hne
plantation Of 325 acres at s25 an acre.
Mrs. ]. III. Ferguson-ls now IN baitimore 70
buy spring millinery and get posted on the
newest styles In ladies' hsadwsa-r: - r,.
lyn Nesbit and Russell Thaw tomorrow and
Thursday in Redemption"
Feinstein's Bargain uouse-Has just received
a shipment Of silks Of several varieties, and
Mcconnell DRY Goods Co.-Presents variety
of prices on staple goods that are worthy
of investigation.
Hall q Wallace Have a Buick 4 and Ford
touring car. both in good condition. for sale
at q bargain.
First National Bank of York-Points out the
fact that it gives every one who comes to It
for any purpose the utmost consideration and
attention.
Peoples Bank & Trust Co.'s expecting 70 be
readv for business by the middle Of Febru-
ary and asks farmers to see 1t before max
inc financial arrangements for the year.
City Pharmacy, Clover-Says that Hess poul,
try pan-a-cea will make hens lay. It Is sold
under a guarantee Of satisfaction. .,
Dodge automobile sales and invites all inter-
ested to come and see how good the Dodge
automobile is.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-04
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING.
Superintendent Carroll Receives En-
dorsement from the Front.

Superintendent Carroll Receives En-
dorsement from the Front.
HEADQUARTERS, Fifth Field Artillery,
American Expeditionary Forces,
Germany, January s, 1919.
Mr. John E. Carroll,
Superintendent of Education,
York, s. G.
Dear Mr.. Carroll:
I have lust read your article, con-
cerning a memorial to the soldiers OF
York county, in The Yorkville EnQui-
rer of November 22d. Allow me to say
that I am in hearty sympathy with
your idea. Few people will question
the idea that the memorial should be
a useful one and I cannot think OF q
more useful memorial than a splendid"
administration building for educational
work"
During the long days Of the Argonne
battle, I came in touch with q regi-
ment of Pioneer Infantry working on q
road. I asked a lieutenant, who was In
charge Of a squad, what kind Of troops
they were and what was their special
work. "Oh!" he answered, they are
men who were deficient in education
and consequently were put In the Pio-
neer Infantry. We are assigned to
work in the front lines for which no
training is necessary" From what
state do most of these men come
from ?" asked. South Carolina," was
the answer. These men worked for
the most part only a short distance be-
hind the front lines where they were
always under artillery fire. or course,
they were only a very small fraction Of
the South Carolinians In the American
E. F., but this little incident Is suff-
cient to convince me Of the wisdom Of
your suggestion. Make the memorial
q building for educational purposes.
Sincerely yours,
Oliver ]. Hart,
Cha plain 5th Field Artillery, A. e. F.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-04
nson, s1s-1O acres; considera.

Hutchinson, 81 $40 acres; consldera-
ton, $1,0S8.
Agnes c. whisonant to C. NJ. Whis-
onant, 2 lots; consideration, $1,000.
John R. Williams. trustee, to ]. T.
Anders, 10 4-10 acres; consideration,
1887.
A. B. Fewell to Mrs. sallie Belle
J. D. Good to w. B. Good, 127 $40
acres; consideration, $4,828.46.
Fort MILE. r. Patterson to Ben o.
Patterson, / lot; consideration, $1,000.
Leroy Springs, Exer. Est. Sam1 E.
White, to J. ]. Bales, lots; consid-
Grafton, $3.50.
Leroy Spring, Exer. Est. sam'l q.
alton, ssss.
Mrs. s. C. Rodgers to Joe Hucks l
lot; consideration, 5000.
DR.. T. 8. Kirkpatrick to sam'l e.
and Jno. 8. White, 467 acres; consid-
Grafton, $14,010.
Kings Mountain-Harriet e. Doug
lass to Charles T. Douglass, 101 2-3
acres; consideration, 81.
Isabella L. Douglass ct al. to Har-
riet E. Douglas and Chas. T. Douglass,
101 Pa acres; consideration, 81.
c, T. Thomas to Coot Bird, lots;
Mary ]. Falls to Elam E. Falls, IT.
1-2 acres; consideration, $3.50.
John Frank Falls to Mary Jane
Falls, 800 acres; consideration, $S6S.63'
Andral q. Falls ct al. to Mary Jane
Falls, 800 acres; consideration, $727.-
26. =,
Mary ]. Falls to Mary NJ. Falls, 81
ITO acres; consideration, not given.
Erwin G. Pursley to T. s. and jasper
M. Stowe, 80 acres; consideration, $6,-
555.
]. ]. Matthews to e. G.. Pursley
1876 ga acres: consideration, S6.636.2o
Jas. r. Norman to ]. r. Dover, 2lO
acres; consideration, $4,000.
w. 8. Cain to Jno. M. Hartness, "a
26-100 acres; consideration, $1,334.30
Margaret G.. Mcconnell to Sumter
Cain, SO 1-2 acres; consideration, $4,.
096.51.
Yorkville Real Estate Co. to j.. H
Clark. 81 17-100 acres; consideration
|$3,4ss.S0.
Andrew D. Jackson to A. Burt Jack
son, lot; consideration, $26.
G. T. Thomas to Rev. C. l. Adams
ct al, 2 lots; consideration, $50.
D. ]. Biggers to w. ]. McCarter
IA ID acres; consideration, 1925.
E. Deal to 8. c. Pursley, IA IL
acres; consideration, $652.50.
York-Sam Johnson, Jr. to Jas. G
Johnson, 1 lot; consideration, $1,000:
A. Y. Cartwright, Exer. to Jno. A
Latta, 40 acres; consideration, S1OO
Miss Matte Love to r. B. Hartness
7-I0 acres; consideration, $333.72.
Kittie II. White, Exrx. Of Est. w. g
White, decd. to Rachel Henderson anc
Jane Tate Allen, lot; consideration
$500. .,
w. w. Lynn to Jesse w. Lynn, 81
4-10 acres; consideration, $500.
w. w. Lynn to B. Wylie White ~
acres: consideration, $937.b0:
]. G. Wardlaw to w l. Williams,
lot: consideration, $3.50.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-04

Especial attention is called to the
in another column by
Clifford Pinchot, seeking to conserve
to the people Of the United States the
national resources that have not yet
passed from public ownersh p. 1gnor-
ant and in some cases very brilliant
but terribly corrupt legislators have al
ready given hundreds Of millions, even
billions of the popular heritage to pri-
vate individuals. and Clifford Pincho'
has probably done more than any 9TH
er one living man to acquai' the pub
lie of its rights. Mr.. Pinchot is gener-
ally conceded to be honest and single
minded in his efforts and what he says
is entitled to public confidence.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-04

The light bill of The Enquirer office
for January was $20.10, which means
the burning of quite little midnight
OIL"
Sunday, February 2, was ground
hog day. and the ground hog saw his
shadow. That means he has to go
back into his hole for forty days Of
bad weather.
The general assembly adjourned over
from last Friday until today in order
to allow the members to come home on
account of the first Monday" most OF
them having business at their respec-
tive county seats on that occasion.
Perhaps 1t does not occur to the av-
erage individual; but the significance
of the real estate transfers in York
county for the month of January is
pretty close akin to the moving OF a
cotton crop. It is not practicable to
say how much money was involved In
the transactions, because in many cases
the consideration is not given and IN
many other cases 1t is put down as
love and affection" etc. But the act
ual figures in the case OF Catawba
township alone aggregate $4,000,
and for the county they will aggregate
several hundred thousand dollars ad-
ditional. OF course many of these
transactions have been made on a ba-
sis of exchanges that involve very little
money, and most of the others involv-
ed partial payments; but nevertheless
there has been involved quite large
sum of money, much Of which Is now
helping to make business generally
much better than 1t would have been
otherwise.
At the time of the launching Of the
annual campaign, for the renewal OF
subscriptions to The Enquirer there
was a regulation of the war industries
board that seriously hampered thew
fering Of premiums to clubmakers, and
there was another regulation that re-
quired the publisher to make afhdavit
as to all subscribers on his mailing list
who we're more than six weeks In ar
rears. These regulations interfered
with the practices of The Enquirer for
more than sixty years, and 1t was nec-
essary to launch the campaign on an
entirely new basis. Later the prohioi-
ton against premiums was withdrawn;
but it was too late to admit o. carrying
out of old plans, and for that reason
the premium offers were added mainly
on a basis of cash. The six weeks to
which the campaign was limited was
too brief for the clubmakers to do
their work as thoroughly as heretofore
and also the time was not sufficient for
the tremendous amount Of work that
is necessary for the annual revisions OF
the papers mailing list. In spite OF 1t
all, however the results have been
remarkable, as compared with previ-
Gus records, and the deep sense OF oo-
legation that we have always felt to-
ward clubmakers and subscribers has
become stronger than ever.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-04
TRANSFERS OF REAL ESTATE

The following transfers Of real estate
have been indexed by the auditor since
the last publication Of the record In
The Enquirer Of January 21:
Bethel. D. B. Currence to M. E.
Stanton, 73 1-2 acres; consideration
s2,2O5.
w. A. Brandon to J. ]. Barnes, SO
acres; consideration, $1,000.
Joseph w. Jackson to Frank M
Jackson, 102 acres; consideration, 81
w. T. Nichols to Lawson Clark, 21O
acres; consideration, 1880.
Bethesda-M. Irene Starr to j. L.
Phillips, $50 acres; consideration. ST.
625.
Broad River-Kate Ardrey Belk to
D Newton CASTOR, 80 ga acres; con-
sideration, $1,150.
]. T. Smith ct al. to ]. NJ. Leech,
100 1-1O acres; consideration, $4,000.
Mrs. Alice Castles ct al to J. H. Quinn,
/ let; consideration. $1,000.
Terrell R. Smith to R. E. Dagnall,
1873 acres; consideration, $227.50.
Bullock's Creek-J. H. Saye to S. B.
Pratt, 40 acres; consideration, 1915.
Catawba-First Trust & Savings
Bank of Rock Hill to Lula Rhein-
hardt, $40 acres; consideration, 81.
Tom Barber to David Lyle, 80 1-2
acres; consideration, $1,000.
Sallie Haynes to R. H. Conner s
acres; consideration, $500.
w. M. Mitchell to Catawba Lumber
Co., / lot; consideration, $s,640.
]. B. Johnson and c. D. Reid to
Monroe L. Williford, 141 ga acres;
consideration, $S,505.
John T. Roddey to D. c. Johnston,
116 65-1OO acres; consideration, ST.
1850.
Hattie I. White, Admrx. to Hattie 1.
White ct al, AZ IA acres; considera-
ton, $500.
Hattie I. White ct al. to Arcade Cot
ton Mills, 13 $40 acres; consideration,
s2,125.
James A. Barber to Leslie Williams,
95 $40 acres; consideration, $1,000.
Geo. D. Pearson to w. J: Cornwell,
s 4-1O acres; consideration, 5000.
R. L. Sturgis to ]. B. Talbert, l02
acres; consideration, $1,000.
Mrs. F. B. lizard to w. b. Good, !
lot; consideration, $4,000.
Mary E. Walker ct al to j. T. Walk
er, 96-100 acres; consideration, not
Miller-Roddey Realty Co. to Green
Steele, 2 lots; consideration. SITS: =.
Mamie Hall to Eta Hall Lytle, l
lot consideration, IS.
John T. Roddey to w. B. Good, lSl-
35-100 acres; consideration. S1l,7OO.
]. NJ. Youngblood to A. K. Williams,
/ lot; consideration, 1920.
w. E. Walker ct al. to Mary r.
Walker ct al, 81 96-100 acres; consid-
Grafton, 81.
Henry c. and Frieda Byrum to s. B.
Taylor, 2 lots; consideration, 81, 500.
Ebenezer-W. A. Douglass, Agt. to
Agnes c. Whisonant, l lot; considera-
]. A. Williford to ]. B. Mickle, 4
79-100 acres; consideration, $4,000.
c. M. Whisonant to Mrs. A. A. Whis-
onant, / lot; consideration. u.
w. A. Milling to ]. B. Mickle, 81 Ia
acres; consideration, $4,000.
j. Hope Adams to ]. B. Mickle, 80
acres; consideration, $3.50.
John R. Williams to w. w. and {. L.
FAINT, 55 acres; consideration. 1850.
Rock Hill Land & Town Site Co. to
Mary S. Barnes, 2 lots; consideration
$2,550.
julius Freidheim ct al to Banks
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-04

The senate has passed that resoiu-
ton for a very unnecessary constitu-
tional convention. The judiciary COM
mittee Of the house killed the resolu-
ton when it was before that body; but
the house will now vote on the propo-
sition, and there will be some tall root
ing to get it by with two-thirds ma
ioritY.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-04
AUCTION SALE.

There were but two auction sales Of
realty before the courthouse door yes
terday, one for partition and the other
for private business.
For partition, In the case of @. T.
Roberts, individually and as admins
traitor of the estate Of j. M. Roberts,
deceased. against ]. n. Roberts and
others, the clerk sold :ract OF Ia
acres in Bullock's Creek township.
Bought by @. T. Roberts for $11.60 an
acre.
The Miss Irene Starr house and lot
on Wright avenue, was bid on by j.
A. Marion, Esq, for $500.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-04
Tuesday, February 4, 1919.
explanation of the work

comprehensive explanation Of the work
Of the Bible society in connection with
what 1t had done and what 1t Was try
ing to do. Organization for the ensu-
ing year was effected by the election Of
Rev. DR.. E. e. Gillespie as president;
the pastors Of the various other
churches as vice president; J. 8. Brice,
Esq. secretary, and G. H. Hart,
treasurer and depositary. No meet
ing having been held last year on
account Of the war pressure, members
were asked to pay double the usual fee
Of so cents, or 81 each. Something
over $50 was collected.