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Newspaper

Yorkville Enquirer

Location

York, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1906

Page

2

Nominations Placed by President and Postal Cuts Noted

The president sent to the Senate on Monday nominations for secretaries and a justice, including Cortelyou Bonaparte and Moody. Postmaster General Cortelyou announced that the Southern railway will end fast mail No. 97 service to New Orleans after January 5 due to double tracking and rising traffic.

Senate the Treasury George B. Cortelyou Charles J. Bonaparte George von IL. Meyer Navy Victor H. Metcalf Interior James R. Garfield Commerce and Labor Oscar 8. Straus Supreme Court Wm. H. Moody Post Office Department Washington New Orleans Cortelyou Southern Railway Congress South el Paso Texas A. B. Sibley Sanderson Sibley B. M. Cawthorne J. W. Balston del Rio House Subcommittee On Appropriations Washington Dispatch House Herkimer N. Y Chester E. Gillette Grace Brown Big Moose Lake Gillette Gitane

Proposal to save county funds sparks discussion

The text notes a plan that could save the county $100,000,000 annually and mentions a respectful hearing for Mr. Boyce. It suggests the postal commission is unlikely to seriously consider the proposition, yet the issue warrants attention and discussion. The Baltimore Sun comments that shrewd businessmen could fulfill their bold offer.

Postal Commission Boyce Baltimore Sun

Finney to lead Southern railroad president post

W. W. Finney chosen to succeed the late Samuel B. Spencer as president of the Southern railroad. The southern appointee aims to continue Spencer's policies and serve railroad patrons. The article notes Lodge of Massachusetts proposed a national child labor bill affecting mills, arguing it would not help workers and could harm southern mills.

W. W. Finney Samuel B. Spencer The Southern Railroad Mr. Finley Southern Samuel Spencer North Senator Lodge Massachusetts Lodge

President Roosevelt's Message Summarized for Congress

The Enquirer previews Roosevelt's lengthy annual message to Congress noting broad topics from law to lynching and marriage. It highlights his critique of criminal law and calls for reforms limiting appeals on technicalities, and outlines his stance on lynching and harsher penalties for rape. The piece signals a comprehensive, nonfinancial policy focus with emphasis on justice administration.

Roosevelt Congress House Senate Enquirer

Pacific Coast Split Over Japanese Policy And Party Loyalties

The Pacific coast fights Japanese exclusion while the president backs citizenship rights for Japanese. Prominent citizens declare war with Japan inevitable and warn the coast may abandon the Republican party if the president persists in a pro Japanese course.

Pacific Coast America Japan Republican Party

Charges Against Creighton Revealed In Trial Verdict

The Columbia Chronicle prints a summary of the Creighton verdict by a Methodist panel voting to depose him and expel him from church membership. The report lists sustained specifications alleging false charges against presiding elders and graft, with named elders and editors cited.

the Record Columbia Creighton Charlotte Observer C. W. Creighton Methodist Episcopal Church South George William Walker D. M. McLeod A. N. Brunson J. D. Crout C. C. Herbert W. M. Duncan R. L. Holyrod D. Tiller John G. Beckwith L. L. Redenbaugh L. F. Beatty J. M. Steadman S. B. Harper Mr. Creighton H. W. Bays J. 8 Beasley John E. Carlisle H. B. Brown W. P. Meadows Marion Dargan R. H. Jones E. P. Taylor J. W. Kiigo Christian Appeal A. J. Stokes J. S. Beasley J. W. Kilgo The E. O. Watson Southern Christian Advocate Watson Mr. Dargan South Carolina Jones M. L. Carlisle T. C. O'Dell R. W. Barber Spartanburg W. T. Duncan Cokesbury W. A. Massabeau Peter Stokes

Bethlehem church marks 20th pastorate anniversary

Correspondent reports in McConnellsville on December 5 Bethlehem colored Presbyterian Church celebrates 20 years under Rev. A A Jones. Speeches and a full programme honor steady church growth including repairs to the old building, a parsonage, and funds for a new house of worship. The congregation is noted for lawful behavior and service. The Bible reading pledge by 160 supporters begins with Matthew’s final chapter. Lancaster News notes Heyward County vote defeat.

Yorkville Enquirer Mcconnellsville Bethlehem Colored Presbyterian A. A. Jones Bethlehem Church MccConnellsville Sons of Rest Lancaster

Local Stores Announce Holiday Sales and Real Estate Offers

J N McGill Hickory Grove plans sweeping reductions on all goods with a December 12 sale. Ss S Smith to sell personal property December 20. W Adickes notes Philanthropic lodge December 18 extra communication. J C Wilborn seeks quick buyers for machinery and real estate. Renters wanted for one horse farms. York Drug Store previews holiday trade and Indian baskets. Thompson Co and York Supply Co promote clothing groceries and eggs. Local Methodist Creighton case prompts debate. rural routes may be discontinued if carriers report unfit roads.

J. N. McGill Hickory Grove Ss. S. Smith W. Adickes Philanthropic Lodge J. C. Wilborn York Drug Store T. W. Speck Walter Rose Rosa Lindsay First National Bank Thomson Co Kirschbaum and Schloss Bros Crossett Shoes York Supply Co J. Q. Wray M. W. White Yorkville B. & M. Co

York County cotton group to meet tomorrow in local area

In town displays a 601 pound home raised hog ham in a show window. The York County Southern Cotton association holds its annual meeting here tomorrow. Horse trading in the back lots is slower than before with several traders present but overall dull business.

York County Southern Cotton Association

Bankruptcy of L B Foushee Cash Store Shocks Town

L B Foushee of the Foushee Cash Store has been adjudged bankrupt and the store closed on Judge Brawley’s order. Assets total about 11 000 in stock and 1 500 cash. liabilities about 14 000. Foushee blames overexpansion and poor fall trade. a New York creditor pressed for payment before due. Local liabilities appear under 100 dollars.

L. B. Foushee Foushee New York

Local Notables Report Illness and Moves Across Town

Mr. R. T. Allison is seriously ill with grip. Mrs. Allison battles pneumonia while both struggle through recovery. G. L. McNeel and Paul T. McNeel seek new rooms at the Metts residence after years at the Yorkville hotel. Rev. Dr. J. L. Stokes travels to North Augusta with best wishes from his longtime community. John R. Logan heads to Charleston for the grand lodge meeting. Mesdames Fowler and Herndon depart for Greenville for the United Daughters of the Confederacy convention. C. G. Parish, proprietor of the Commercial hotel, remains critically ill with pneumonia. L. W. Jenkins returns from Princeton to transfer education superintendent duties to J. A. McMackin, with proceedings to continue in the coming weeks.

R. T. Allison John R. Logan W. M Philanthropic Lodge Yorkville Charleston Grand Lodge W. H. Fowler W. H. Herndon Greenville United Daughters of the Confederacy South Carolina Gaffney Charlotte Observer C. G. Parish Commercial Hotel L. W. Jenkins Princeton University J. A. McMackin Yorkville Enquire Rock Hill M. H. Sandifer J. Wilson Moore Ss. W W. J. Cherry J. W W. B. McFadden A. E. Avge W. A. Pressly E. Bell J. D J. L. Phillips L. White BE. Wallace Cora May Simonton John Miller Simonton Micanopy Fla Manistee Ala Lyman Clemson Atlanta Tiger Tech Reus Watson B W. H. Arias Methodist Oharerom J. B. Murfree New York City Jacksonville Col Augusta Thos. C. Marshall Citadel Washington, N J. Neilson Marshall Ogden Stanhope Ae Fannie Asbury Missrs Allison Charlotte W. Alexander Ebenezer Avenue Lfe Rene County Mecklenburg N. C W. L. Lingle First Presbyterian Church Tom _ Crawford Washington New York Jim Beckham Bennettsville

County Commissioners Consider Bethel Special Tax Election

The county board met for the monthly session in the supervisor’s office. Dr. Thomas N. Dulin presented a Bethel township freeholders petition requesting a 2 mills tax for road purposes. If the petition shows one fourth freeholder signers, the supervisor will order the election.

County Board of Commissioners Thomas N. Dulin Bethel Township

Petition Drives Road Openings and Discontinuation

The board grants a petition to open a mile of road from J M Campbell to Tirzah road now used by Yorkville rural route No 2 and to allow road hands to work it. A second petition opens a mile from J L Mec Carter on Bethany road to the NC line. A river ferry road to Yorkville and Fort Mill is discontinued due to underuse.

J. L. MecCarter Bethany Road North Carolina Line Neely’s Ferry Yorkville Fort Mill Road Pinckney C. H. Smith Pinckney Road Mr. Smith J. W. Goforth E. R. Shannon Smith Henry Merritt Chester Road

Court cases and clerical appointments reported in regional notice

The Enquirer details verdicts in several trials including McNeel Marble company vs. Whitesides and H. F. Bookout vs. Southern railway with sums awarded and defenses described. It also notes a full verdict for New Home Sewing Machine company against the Southern railroad and covers motor car accident litigation involving E. B. Mendenhall and L. T. Nichols. Additionally Temporary Chairman Mark L. Carlisle announces next year’s ministers with extensive district assignments.

Enquirer McNeel Marble Company M. E. Whitesides Marion B. Jennings J. S. Brice H. F. Bookout The Southern Railway Charleston Columbia W. M. Dunlap J. E. McDonald New Home Sewing Machine Company Southern Railroad Whitesides Bros Hickory Grove McConnellsville Nichols Mr. Mendenhall Mr. Nichols Messrs Wilson & Wilson Messrs J. H. Marion W. B. McCaw

Creighton Case Ends with Expulsion from South Carolina Conference

The South Carolina conference after a secret, all night session found Rev. C W Creighton guilty of libel and expelled him, with the result suspended from the church. Creighton plans an appeal to the general conference four years hence.

South Carolina Creighton Mr. Creighton Duncan C. W. Creighton J. W. Daniel

Transferred Clergy List to Western North Carolina Conference

A list of clergy and associated towns and churches is noted with transfers to the Western North Carolina conference, including T. W. Munnerlyn Heath Springs C. B. Smith Camden C. C. Herbert and others, culminating with J. W. Peeler.

T. W. Munnerlyn Bishopville C. B. Smith Camden C. C. Herbert Heath Springs E. P. Hudson Jordan H. Booth Kershaw A. O. Jeffcoat Lynchburg O. Cantey Manning D. Arthur Phillips New Zion L. L. Bedenbaugh Oswego David Hucks Pinewood J. H. Nolan Providence D. A. Lewis Richland Felder Santee

Masons Elect Officers and Road Tax Names Singled

Lockhart Lodge No. 244 A F M selects R Banks Black as Worshipful Master and other officers for the year. Bethel township road tax petitions list W M York J Hope Barnett A B Barron Campbell Barron Ben Walker and many others. South Carolina Woodmen head camp forms separate org with 10886 members. Pinckney road improv described with ditches and filled mud holes. Rock Hill notes election at Lodge No. 111 A F M and local social and church news.

Lockhart Lodge No R. Banks Black W. M R. L. Vincent W. S. McCarthy J. W B. H. Howe W. W. Finley P. B. McAbee S. D J. L. Jamieson J. D G. Keasler Bethel Township County Board of Commissioners W. M. York J. Hope Barnett T. B. Goforth Perry Ferguson R. E. L. Ferguson Edgar M. Farris A. 8. Hand R. L. Wood Dr. L. L. Campbell W. M. Bigger L. T. Wood J. B. Bigger T. M. Martin Geo. L. Suggs A. M. Suggs South Carolina United States Omaha Neb Georgia Alabama Florida

Britain starts building a larger battleship than the Dreadnought

The British government begins work on a new battleship bigger and stronger than the Dreadnought. The session’s rate legislation is not expected to pass. Dam break near Morenci Arizona floods Chase Creek valley with destruction after ten inches of rain.

Morenci Arizona Chase Creek J. G. Rawlings Alf Moore Valdosta Willie Carrie Carter Shallenberg Colon Panama Chagres Henry Fairfield Osborne New York Smithsonian Institute Samuel P. Langley Kentucky Friends of Justice Harlan United States Supreme Court Kentucky Colorado Mississippi National Business League Chicago Agricultural Department Census Bureau Monay

Baptist State Convention Actions and Grim Tragedy Near Glenns Springs

A south Carolina report notes a fatal shooting near Glenns Springs where Heintish Coggins killed his sister and wounded two other children after his father left a shotgun accessible. The Spartanburg item also covers the Baptist state convention at Orangeburg with reports on missions funding, Furman University support, Connie Maxwell orphanage, and proposals for a sanitarium for elderly ministers.

Glenn's Springs Heintish Coggins Spartanburg Charlotte Orangeburg Co. Co. Brown Ministers-Relief Committee W. R. Lide Committee On Connie Maxwell Furman the Theological Seminary Louisville David M. Ramsey J. A. Brown T. V. Walsh C. C. Brown

Marriages by contract gain popularity in Gotham

The city sees a surge in contract marriages since the law took effect three years ago with almost 6000 contracts filed in the city clerk’s office. The process requires consent, acknowledgment before an officer, and optional filing with the clerk within ten days may soon become mandatory to avoid penalties.

Gotham Justice of the Peace Commissioner of Deeds Bureau of Vital Statistics

Sunday Services At Local Churches Arranged

The list shows morning and Sunday school times for several congregations. Church of the Good Shepherd led by Rev. J O Babin holds morning service at 11 and Sunday school at 3 pm. Trinity Methodist Episcop al morning service 11 with 3:30 pm Sunday school no evening service.

I. G. Murray Church OF the Good Shepherd J. 0. Babin E, Eb, Gillespie Trinity Methodist Episcopal 8. A. Weber Associate Reformed Presbyterian Key W. C. Swart

A R P Preaching at Mt Vernon Church

J L Oares announces he will preach at Mt Vernon church this Sunday December 9 due to repairs at the A R P church and the Methodist brethren kindly offering their building for services.

Mt. Vernon J. L. Oares

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