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Newspaper
Yorkville Enquirer
Location
York, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1908
Page
2
Columbia December 5 reports the South Carolina Supreme Court affirmed the circuit court finding convicting the agent of Shuman & Co Salisbury liquor dealers in Easley. The decision blocks the drummer import and highlights Carey and Cothran dispute over the state dispensary law.
Judge Spence orders Sheriff to arrest two men and place them in jail under guard until the Newton grand jury convenes in a week. Sheriff Perry of Baker county continues the search for the alleged night riders, who have many supporters in Miller county and vow the pair will not be captured.
Yorkville notes that criticisms of the Williamson plan for corn production miss the point as the method has shown success whenever given a fair trial. The editor asserts the plan has made good outcomes in tested cases.
The second session convened yesterday but no business of importance was transacted. The Senate adjourned in respect to the memory of the late Senator Allison and the president’s message was postponed until today.
The article notes Progressive Farmer of Raleigh, N C, argues against the Williamson plan for corn. It admits limited attention to the Progressive Farmer but claims numerous inquiries show every farmer who tried Williamson’s method achieved satisfactory results, implying stronger proof than opponents’ assertions.
Several Dutch vessels patrolled the coast of Venezuela in recent days signaling pressure from the Dutch government on Caracas. The first ship appeared at La Guaira early Wednesday at 4 am and since then lights have gone out over the city at night. Officials deny active demonstrations, though the exact facts remain unclear and the public expects a definite outcome.
The article comments on President Harris's week letter to the Farmers Union and weighs the holding movement versus diversification. It notes past curtailment of production hindered holding, suggests diversification could win for individuals and the South, and discusses appeal of the new expedient versus the old plan.
The piece argues Champ Clark of Missouri is the best Democratic choice for minority leader, praising his level headed statesmanship and long parliamentary experience. It notes John Sharpe Williams as a capable prior leader and contrasts Williams with Richardson, and cautions Clark will still face the task of building party prestige.
William Dudley Foulke of Indiana published a letter from President Roosevelt defending himself against campaign stories that Taft relatives benefited from the Panama Canal deal. The president calls the allegations a lie and says public records prove the case. He also attacks editors Laffan and Delavan Smith for their roles in the accusations.
President B Harris of the State Farmers Union urged farmers to reduce cotton by twenty five percent and shift to corn bacon and wheat. He called for crop diversification as a remedy for low cotton prices and stressed organizing and cooperation to support home self sufficiency.
B Harris of the South Carolina Farmers' Union calls on Pendleton readers to organize and diversify crops to escape debt from a one crop system. He cites census per capita food needs, urges holding cotton until prices rise, and warns of speculators controlling prices. He emphasizes self reliance and collective action.
Ogden notes report harvest near completion with scattered cotton to gin and upcoming holidays. Agricultural and church items include Antioch circuit’s fourth quarterly conference re electing stewards, Smiths Turnout chapel paint, and Ogden school opening with new local teachers Virginia Miller and Margaret Brownlee. Reverend Beckham bids farewell at Antioch. Rev Owings to preach first sermon third Sabbath. One horse burned in October death. Miss Jesh Bates visiting Charlotte relatives.
The Holland government revokes the 1894 treaty with Venezuela after closing Willemstad port to Curacao ships. The move enables Venezuelan rebels to access war materials from Willemstad and signals Holland may back filibustering expeditions, risking a broader international conflict with President Castro.
Hazel Grist announces the annual York county board of commissioners meeting for December 31. Andanks of local banks publish statements dated November 27. Community notices list sales, rent offerings, lost dog recovery, holiday promotions, town lot discount offers, and a call to settle accounts.
J W McFarland of Yorkville No 3 reports about 170 acres of grain planted for himself and neighbors this season. John F Gordon praises E M Williamson with a monument remark comparing to George Washington, while noting it should not be exactly as tall as the famed statue. A court case D L Shieder vs Southern railway awarded punitive damages, not actual damages, after damaged cigars were shipped prepaid, delaying delivery until a damages agreement was reached.
The cotton market closed barely steady with a net decline of 6 to 8 points after a volatile session. Estimates show 150,000 bales sold as December low spirits persisted amid liquidation and heavy movement. Government reports on ginned cotton and crop size due tomorrow and Wednesday will influence expectations. Receipts at New Orleans and Houston rose versus last year as clearances are expected to improve.
Mr. J. D. Jones of Gaffney, longtime director of Gaffney Manufacturing and leader on the cotton market, will move to Union around January 1 after twenty years in the business. He also serves as director of the National Bank of Gaffney Globe Mills and the Gaffney Loan and Trust company and founded the Gaffney Manufacturing company. The community notes his departure will leave farmers and local markets without his cotton bids.
The circuit court finished the scheduled roaster work and Judge Hydrick left for Spartanburg Saturday returning Monday. The case of A V Worthy versus the Southern Railway was under sale at press time with Worthy seeking 2000 dollars for alleged wrongful ejectment from a train at Blacksburg after a Birmingham to Rock Hill trip. The conductor refused extra fare routing via Charlotte and diverted at Blacksburg. the railway denied sale by Charlotte route or special routing and asserted right to carry plaintiff.
The docket details several civil cases with verdicts. The plaintiff in the Blacksburg route suit received 150 dollars. Annie Ashford won 300 dollars from Western Union for mental anguish. J W Sistar sued Seaboard Air Line for 500 dollars over a refused stop. Edward Fewell sued Southern Railway over cotton damage, verdict for the defendant. Attorneys listed per side.
The article notes early Christmas shopping and rising cotton ginneries at Victor Oil mill while Lockmore mills report good cotton processing. A buggy accident on Congress street injures Mr Hughes, and Rev Henry Cauthen delivers his farewell sermon at Trinity Methodist Church praising denominational unity and the bonds with congregants.
The News and Courier notes prosecutions under game laws have spurred study of current statutes. Acts from 1906 1907 and 1908 show conflicting texts with 1906 repealed by 1907 and 1908 amending 1906, leaving 1907 as the operative act for now. It cites sections on partridges quail licensing nonresident hunters and fines.
Mr. C Henry Smith well known Yorkville rural free delivery route No 4 and recent corn prize winner is seriously hurt after a runaway accident Saturday evening near the Chester road overpass. His horse bolted when a freight train passed and the buggy overturned trapping him briefly. He received facial bruises tongue injuries and multiple stitches and is expected to recover at home within days with medical care from Drs White and Kell.
Washington dispatch reports John R. Love named carrier for King's Creek R F D No. 1 with Alexander W. Love as substitute. Fort Mill Times notes Windle bonded for appearance after grand jury action. case set for April term. Gaffney Ledger reports Blacksburg wreck on Train 6 with no injuries. Masonic elections held. officers chosen for Mackey Chapter No. 15 and Philanthropic Lodge No. 32. Auction sales in partition case cite three tract sales with prices per acre. Buzzard causes power outage hitting mills briefly. Gaffney Deputy Collector Scruggs fines tobacco stamp violators. licenses required for whisky offenders. United Daughters of the Confederacy convention elects officers and passes resolutions in Abbeville. Lancaster fire destroys warehouses and cotton with insured losses. Columbia State notes charter filing for Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio Railway with Spartanburg as terminal, potential Charleston port link. shop plans discussed. Various national items follow in brief.
Mr. B H Hardaway of Columbus Ga signs the Ninety Nine Islands dam contract for Southern Power. Southeast Lime and Cement of Charleston supplies 400000 sacks of Portland cement. Allis Chalmers of Detroit provides $125000 water wheels and Westinghouse supplies electrical machinery valued at about $130000. The dam will be 85 feet high, 1000 feet long, with 160000 cubic yards of masonry. Operations target January 1910 for the dam and March 1910 for machinery.
The article predicts rapid growth for Erwin Tennessee with the Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio railway establishing shops yards and division HQ at the town. It argues new mills factories and other enterprises will locate there and population and business will surge more than in any southern town.
News from Columbia reports sensational developments in the Blank Security Company with stockholders finding the firm less secure than its name suggests. Big people are said to be involved, while papers and correspondents keep quiet in multiple languages. Eventually stockholders plan a loud protest.
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