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Newspaper
Yorkville Enquirer
Location
York, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1900
Page
4
A humorous collage from Bar Harbor Life features a stormy night with rain slanting the pane and a mysterious visitor claiming the past. A recluse recalls the basket infant tale, a bachelor uncle debates a Christmas gift, and light vignettes recount cheerful mischief and trains of memory.
A rustic narrator, Willie or Bill, vows to be well behaved before Christmas. He recalls family roles, a yeller dog named Sport, a clumsy sled ride, and a desire for gifts while resisting mischief. He envisions grandmothers, cowboys, and a wild west show, aiming for approval from parents and relatives.
Mr Harvie Jordan president of the Interstate Cotton Growers Protective Association accuses the government agricultural department of serving speculators and asserts the crop is short. He cites erroneous bureau reports depressing prices and calls for a united effort by producers to ensure reliable information and fair pricing.
Rev Len G Broughton repeats his sermon against Mayor Woodward before the Atlanta police board. A distraught prisoner, later identified as Mayor Woodward, is escorted to custody after a whisky bottle and revolver are found. The dramatic moment unfolds within the prison and courtroom.
James Broom, 17, son of S. A. Broom near Ivy's ferry, died when a tree fell on him. In Rock Hill, Richard Blount shot at Jim Witherspoon over a quarrel. Blount is at large. Constable Thomasson pursued Stowe and Ivy for liquor crossing Sutton’s ferry bridge. Fire dept vacancies, Christmas closures, and local social notes fill the town scene.
Atlanta Journal argues producers should not be forced to sell holdings in a bearish market. It urges that buyers in the spot market pay at least 10 cents per pound for the staple, keeping future market fluctuations separate.
Northbound departures from Chester Yorkville and Clover pass through Gastonia Lincolnton Newton Hickory with arriv al at Lenoir and connections to Chester South L C Yorkville S C G Exton Gastonia Southern Ry Lincolnton A L Newton Hickory Southern Ry Lenoir Blowing Rock Stage Line and G P F Agent Chester South.
Timetable No 4 in effect December 24 1899 shows connections at Blackburg Camden Langcaster Catawba Junction Rock Hill and Marion with several rail lines including Southern Railway and L and N. Train Nos 82 33 38 11 listed with connecting points and transfers. Samuel Hunt president A Tripp superintendent S B Lumpkin general agent.
The Yorkville Enquirer announces 1901 subscription drives with club rewards. Top club winners receive a buggy. second prize, a best pen buggy. Offers include sewing machines, rifles, watches, furniture, stoves, and books for 60 to 2 subscribers, with terms for transfers, payments, and deadlines. Prices and premiums vary by tier, and special free-enquirers apply to cash payments. Names from multiple post offices may join clubs. deadline March 6, 1901.
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