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Newspaper
Yorkville Enquirer
Location
York, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1906
Page
4
A string of witty vignettes about hospitality misadventures in Louisiana a clerical joke about a Vermont bishop and a tale of a mountaintop Texas humorist. Other bits include a New Hampshire storekeeper’s failed social climb and a Kentucky colonel’s storm prayer.
Lancaster December 5 Gov Heyward has requisitioned North Carolina governor for J H Lance and K O Lambert the two young white men charged with killing Ben Hood colored in this county. Also notes on marriages deaths land sales and local events across Lancaster Gastonia and surrounding areas with several wedding notices and civic updates.
A detailed exploration of smokeless powder plants describes the extreme dangers, precautions, and technical makeup of guncotton and nitroglycerine handling. It profiles a guarded Italian worker, the isolated drying house, and the immense explosive potential of modern powders used in military arms.
A spoof column recounts Teddy Roosevelt riding a railroad coach across the ismus and wading nine miles into the Pacific to taunt sharks. He hooks whales, halts a train, shakes 11 000 workmen, digs toward the Atlantic with a five ton shovel, and signs a six year White House washing contract in minutes. The piece also notes a Karachi crocodile preserve and burlesque feats by Burton and Beresford.
One-fourth cash with balance in 1 2 or 3 years at annual interest. Properties include Frank Brown Place 293 acres with 54 mile from Rock Hill six settlements plus a new superintendent's house. Hutchison Place No 1 about 90 acres on Nation's Ford road three miles from Rock Hill. Hutchison Place No 2 about 60 acres on Southern railway three miles north. Barnett Place 151 acres on India Hook road four miles from Rock Hill. McElwee Place 217 acres on Taylors creek three miles from Rock Hill. Enloe Place 138 acres on Fishing creek six miles from Rock Hill. Kirkpatrick Place 373 acres on Chester road six miles from McConnellsville with six-horse farm and potential division. W B Wilson Sept 11. Wanted orders for printed matter.
York County Auditor John J. Hunter announces open list for taxation January 1 to February 20 1907. Taxpayers must itemize returns indicate school district and property locations with multiple sites. Poll tax of 1 dollar applies to males 21 to 60 except Confederate veterans over 50.
An extensive ad lists numerous farms and tracts for sale around Yorkville and nearby areas. Properties include 38 acres with a new house, 67 acres with timber and saw timber, 100 acres with two houses, barns, and pasture, and multiple tracts from 18 to 377 acres with various improvements. Prices range from modest to higher values, with terms to suit and several locations along Howell's Ferry road, near Bethany, and toward Rock Hill. J OC Wilborn, Attorney, signs as listing authority.
The notice outlines a contest for clubmakers who recruit names for subscriptions. Prizes include watches, rifles, musical instruments, pens, and magazine subscriptions, with escalating rewards for 2, 8, 10, 20, 40, and 50 names. Subscriptions must be paid, names returned promptly, and transfers allowed under strict conditions with deadlines in March 1907.
The Yorkville Enquirer announces a subscriber drive with prizes for the two largest clubs and their top contributors. Two buggies from Carroll Bros. of Yorkville valued at $85 and $65 respectively will be awarded to the largest and second largest clubs. Subscriptions priced at $2 yearly, $1 for six months, with special rates for new subscribers arriving before 1908.
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