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Newspaper
Yorkville Enquirer
Location
York, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1902
Page
4
A man attempts a grand marriage proposal in a staged scene but fails to deliver. The woman teases him and reveals the supposed stenographer Annabel behind the curtains, declaring it a breach of promise joke. The Brooklyn Eagle notes the showy comedy ends with a wink at realism.
Anecdotes from clergymen about off‑the‑cuff weddings where couples offered payment after the ceremony. A Brooklyn clergyman recalls a sailor who paid a dollar after testing the bride’s worth, proving the yarns once considered unbelievable.
Elliott Danforth, prominent politician and lawyer, rode as grand marshal at a Bainbridge Sunday school festival. The crowd of over 2,000 children sang Hold the Fort as his horse led the line. When Satan Leading On appeared in the verse he asked to swap places and went to survey the crowd. A guest at a party misheard a question about children, replying Forty.
The Rock Hill community witnessed the November wedding of Corrie Elizabeth Mobley, youngest daughter of Capt. and Mrs. E. B. Mobley, to George Dudley White. The ceremony in the Mobley mansion featured Rev. W. J. Lingle, 150 guests, lavish decorations, a white satin dress, and a two week northern tour as newlyweds left by train.
Train Nos. 33 34 35 36 details list arrivals from Kingville to Blacksburg with stops at Yorkville Sharon Hickory Smyrna and Marion. Noted connections Rock Hill to Savannah division for Charlotte Washington New York. From Nov 30 to Dec 18 1902 no Pullman on 38 and 34 but through sleeping car line NY Charleston via Washington Charlotte Rock Hill Kingville Camden Rock Hill. Official contacts listed for passenger agents.
YorKvills South Carolina announces the opening of tax books October 15 1902 for state county and special taxes for 1902 with the period ending December 31 1902. Voluntary payments for 1903 road taxes will be received. Tax collection locations Rock Hill December 2 1902 and December 10 1902 Yorkville through December 31 1902 with penalties escalating to March 15 1903 and executions if unpaid.
The Yorkville Enquirer promotes a club subscription drive from Oct 15, 1902 to Mar 11, 1903 offering prizes including a top buggy and open buggy, a Yankee watch, pens, zithern, and magazine year subscriptions. Clubs of two or more gain premiums. deadlines and terms are detailed for clubmakers.
L. M. Grist & Sons of Yorkville S C is identified as the local firm in this brief notice. The text provides no additional details about activities dates or events.
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