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Newspaper

Yorkville Enquirer

Location

York, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1900

Page

3

Kiln Fire Destroys Pursley Lumber at King's Creek

The Pursley Brothers saw mill in King's Creek lost a lumber kiln last Wednesday afternoon around 4 o'clock. About 6,000 feet of dry lumber valued at $75 burned with no insurance. the saw mill was spared.

Messrs. Pursley Bros King’s Creek K. C. Moore R. Cahusac Moore Yorkville Fishing Creek Church Chester County Moore Bethesda Township C. F. Gordon Messrs Crawford Phillip Moore Columbia Jerome Main Street Assembly Street van Meter Main Assembly Streets J. M. van Meter M. McRaney King May B. F. P. Leaphart Wm. H. Lyles

Deaths and Disasters in Greenwood and Columbia

Notices report the death of Mrs. A J Jamison of Greenwood, the collapse of the Jerome hotel and several Main Street businesses in a major Columbia fire causing about 142000 in losses with 53000 insured, plus a burglary in Orangeburg and railroad rate petitions seeking higher cotton seed charges.

Hickory Grove Correspondence and News Dispatches

The Yorkville Enquirer notes visits to Hickory Grove by Misses Bullock McAllister Lathan Henderson Simpson and Miss Laura Henderson, plus Prof Linley planning Charleston holidays. Also reports a Vladivostok dispatch detailing Russian defense of Vladivostock and a grim Colley Cathcart estate heirs puzzle with a speculative murder contingency.

Yorkville Lois Bullock Greenville P. B. Ingraham Hickory Grove Alice McAllister Abbeville Emma Lathan Nick McDull, Jr Erskine College Laura Henderson Laurens J. W. Leech J. W. Linley Charleston Lizzie Simpson Chester

Trinity Methodist Service Announcement

Morning service at 11 o clock led by Rev. A Weber. Sunday school scheduled in the afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Trinity Methodist Episcopal A. Weber

Baptist Church Services Announced by Rev Bozeman

The Rev J B Bozeman, pastor, schedules Sunday offerings with Sunday school at 10am, morning service at 11am, and evening service at 7pm. Members are urged to attend all worship events.

J. B. Bozeman

Preaching at the Factory Chapel by Rev W G Neville

Rev W G Neville will conduct a service in the Factory Chapel tomorrow evening at seven o clock. The notice invites attendance and promises a faith rooted gathering at the church.

W. G. Neville

Marriages Recorded Across Several Venues in December

A series of wedding notices from December details multiple marriages. John R. Neil wed Carrie B. McKnight at the bride’s home near Beersheba. J C Parrott married Minnie L. Beamguard at the bride’s mother’s home. John T. Davidson of Guthriesville wed Ella A. Lindsay of McConnellsville. J D. Hope wed Katie Sherrer at the bride’s parents’ home. J C Burgess wed Mary Love at Woodlawn Presbyterian Church Sharon.

J. B. Swann J. S. Grier John T. Davidson Guthriesville Ella A. Lindsay McConnellsville R. M. Sherrer Sharon J. D. Hope Katie Sherrer J. H. Dickson Woodlawn Presbyterian Church J. C. Burgess Mary Love W. 5S. Love

Land Foreclosure Sale Set for January at York Court House

Under a 1900 court decree in the Sherrer v Childers case, the Richard Sherrer place, a 127 acre tract in Bullock's Creek Township York County, will be sold at public auction in York Court House on the first Monday in January. The sale, cash terms, is conducted by John R. Logan S&S Y. on Dec. 22.

Court of Common Pleas J. M. Sherrer Debora Childers York Court House Bullock's Creek Township York County Richard Sherrer Hugh Sherrer Mrs. Pratt Matthew White J. W. Carroll John R. Logan S&s. Y Common Pleas Susan Shillinglaw Margaret Latham County of York State of South Carolina Court House County of York State of South Carolina H. H. Sherrer I. G. Minter J. D. Burgess W. R. Hayes Lizzie Plaxco Margaret Robinson A. S. Wallace Day of Gale W. Brown Wylie Yorkville D. C Crest Hill Bethel Bethany Smyrna Hickory Grove Sharon Bullock’s Creek McConnellsville Antioch Coates’s Tavern Newport Tirzah Rock Hill Fort Mill Point W. W. Boyce

Bethany Church Ladies Host Christmas Hot Supper

The ladies of Bethany church near Olive invite the public to a hot supper at J. P. Aycock’s residence on Christmas night from 7 to 10 o’clock. Proceeds go toward paying for an organ for Bethany Church. December 19.

Ladies of Bethany Olive J. P. Aycock Betha*iy Church W.s

Be extended to all mankind and our customers for the year

The notice thanks customers and friends for business during the past year and states the firm’s aim to provide top service and liberal accommodations. It invites old customers to visit when convenient and promises a warm welcome.

Local Grocer Louis Roth Offers Cranberries and Nuts

Cranberries priced at 15c a quart and cranberry sauce at 10c a pound. The ad touts a variety of nuts and fruits available from Louis Roth.

Bank opens for business at nine this morning

W P Harrison announces the new bank will operate from 9 a m to 3 p m daily with Harrison as cashier. The opening signals a fresh financial service in town and invites customers to inspect the facilities and services offered.

Js Bank

Speck's Jewelry Store Buys Busy Christmas Stock

Speck the Jeweler in Yorkville touts the largest assortment of fine Christmas goods including Sterling Silverware Rogers Bros Quadruple and Triple plated ware jewelry lamps chinaware and bric-a-brac. The ad invites shoppers and notes the paper can reach York county readers more effectively than other newspapers.

York County Yorkville Enquirer Speck Yorkville Rogers Bros

End of Year Greetings From Grist & Co Repair Shop

The greeting notes heartfelt thanks to customers for past favors and promises to continue top repair work in the new century. The letter touts pride in all repairs and describes the horse and mule shoeing department as run by an artist, claiming mules are treated with pride.

H. T. Grist & Co

Deere Disk Plow Promoted by Local Dealers

Local dealers announce the Deere Disk Plow from John Deere of Mo line Illinois as the best on the market. They cite years of manufacturer reliability and reports from traveling salesmen and customers who consider it superior and satisfactory. A sample plow will be available soon for interested farmers to inspect.

John Deere Moline Ill Deere

Holiday liquidation at Moore & Co promote low prices

W B Moore and Company urges closeout of assorted stock before Christmas offering mantles, fancy goods, combs, hair brushes, writing pads, albums, cups and saucers, salad and fruit dishes, cake plates, easels, pictures, rugs, and art squares. They advertise 25 percent cheaper Gaffney Carpets and warn customers to pay notes and accounts promptly to maintain credit.

York County Auditor Office in South Carolina

The Office of the County Auditor for York County, South Carolina oversees financial auditing and fiscal reporting for county departments. It handles audits, fiscal controls, and related compliance tasks to ensure transparent government accounting practices.

State OF South Carolina County OF York Office of County Auditor of York County

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