Rural free delivery needs better roads in Yorkville
D C Clark of Yorkville writes to the Enquirer endorsing Dr. Crawford on road issues. He notes the rural delivery system benefits farmers and property values but criticizes road maintenance by overseers. He warns the upcoming reorganization may bar nonparticipants from future benefits and urges action.
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Yorkville Enquirer
T. A. Crawford
The
Enquirer
Brown
Jones
D. Cc. Clark
Yorkville
S. C
No Railroad Legislation Proposed In State
Governor Ansel states no railroad bill will be advanced this session. He cites a January debate among the railroad commission, attorney general, Finley and Southern Railway representatives. Atlantic Coast Line also agreed to implement NC rates by April, with the commission empowered to set three cent per mile maximum, suggesting no new legislation needed.
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Toole
Aiken
Ansel
Senate
House of Representatives
Railroad Commission of
Finley
Southern Railway Company
Alexander Hamilton
Atlantic Coast Line Railway Company
Atlantic Coast Line Company
North Carolina
Railroad Commission
General Assembly
M. F. Ansel
Governor Ansel May Clash Over Dispensary Funds Receivers
It is believed that if Judge Pritchard appoints receivers for the state dispensary funds, Governor Ansel will assert the rights of the state in the matter and make things interesting.
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Pritchard
Ansel
Church prayer meetings schedule notice
AT THE CHURCHES. PAPTIST. Prayer meeting on Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN. TRINITY METHODIST EPISCOPAL There will be no prayer meeting Wednesday. ASSOCIATE REFORMED PRESBY TERIAN. Prayer meeting on Wednesday afternoon at 4.30 o'clock.
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First Presbyterian
Trinity Methodist Episcopal
Card of Thanks from M. L. Smith
The writer expresses gratitude to friends who aided in saving property and to all who showed kindness to their family after the January 24 incident, noting appreciation from both white and colored individuals.
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M. L. Smith
Cotton Market Report Yorkville to New York
The Cotton Market notes Yorkville on January 28 with cotton at 112. Futures close with Jan 10.97 Feb 10.97 March 11.07 April 11.11 May 11.18 June 11.08 July 11.04 Aug 1.82 Oct 138.
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Yorkville
New York
York County Cotton Growers Convenes 1908 Officers to Elect
Attention York County growers convened to elect officers for 1908 and delegates to the State Convention at Columbia. County meeting set for February 1 1908 at 11 a.m. with township associations to choose three delegates by January 30 1908. Signed Co E Spencer St Prest York County S.C. A.
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York County
Farmers Hull Your Own Seed at Guthriesville Ginnery
R M Bratton of Guthriesville South Carolina announces a weekly Ginnery sale offering cheapest and best seed hulls for animal feed and fertilizer. A first class hull er will operate every Friday with price three cents per bushel or one tenth toll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Bratton
Guthriesville
S. C
Onion Sets and Garden Seeds for Sale
A local seller advertises a large supply of choice Onion Sets and a full selection of Garden Seeds. Customers are invited to inquire for needed varieties and quantities.
Dr Hess Stock Preparations Promoted by Local Vendor
Dr Hess stock foods promise improved condition for horses mules cattle hogs sheep and poultry under a positive guarantee. The notice urges owners to use Dr Hess products including Poultry Panacea and Louse Killer and lists J B Bowen as the local dealer selling them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hess
York Supply Company ad announces roofing and farm goods
One carload No 1 and No X Shin gles and roofing materials. No 1 Timothy Hay Corn and Oats. Fertilizers in two carloads. Galvanized roofing. Complete stock of family and fancy groceries and plantation and heavy supplies. Plow tools gears collars bridles and farming necessities. See us before you buy fertilizers to save money.
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Timothy Hay
York Supply Company
Glenn and Allison Offer First Class Work Animals
Mr Allison has returned and a fresh carload of carefully selected mules and horses will arrive this Tuesday afternoon. We invite anyone in the market for first class work animals to inspect the shipment. We are confident we can please buyers with stock at the right price. Don’t delay, come tomorrow.
Star Drug Store Sells More Candy With Fresh Nunnally’s
Star Drug Store promotes its high candy sales by stocking Nunnally’s fresh each week. Proprietor D L Shieder invites customers to enjoy boxes of Nunnally’s chocolate and other confections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Drug Store
Nunnally’s
Nunnally's
Too Good Promoted Life Contract At Age 35
A businessman's cautious verdict on a Twenty Pay Life plan prompts a defense of Mutual Benefit policies. The 1908 features include guaranteed refunds or paid up options after a first year, with death benefits payable in full. Special Agent Sam M. Grist urges readers to consider the Mutual Benefit's 63 year record.
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Sam M. Grist
Local Store Promotes Square Deal and Savings
Customers flocked to the store last Saturday to take advantage of special prices on staple goods highlighting the shop keeper’s claim that trading there saves money. The message urges readers that a square deal is assured to everyone who buys there.
Dollar Duty Place Reported In Full Measure
A brief item notes the locale where the dollar performs its full duty, highlighting the expected strength of currency in local transactions and its impact on consumer pricing.
Grocery Catalog of Condensed Goods and Brands
A list of assorted food and household staples including Swift and Kingan Pure Leaf Lard Snowdrift hams shoulders and breakfast strips Rice coffee teas molasses octagon soap powders baking powder extracts dressings canned vegetables Heinz pickles in bottles and barrels.
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Swift’s
Kingan
Royal
Sewing Machines Now For Spring Purchases
SEWING MACHINES NOW is a good time to prepare for spring sewing. The ad touts the WILL C. FREE as light running and superior, claims faster work and easy handling, with elegant cabinet finishes and latest attachments. Also sells NEW HOME and other makes, belts, oil, needles, repairs, and furniture. Terms offered and emphasis on buying locally before other purchases.
LAMM & CO Best on Earth Clothing Advert
Bear in mind we carry a full assortment of books used in South Carolina public schools and sell them at contract prices. We also offer school supplies and a line of spring clothing from Home of Good Tailoring Lamm & Co. Fabrics are fine, fit guaranteed. W M Kennedy Agent.
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South Carolina
Good Tailoring
Lamm & CO
W. M. Kennedy
J C Wilborn Real Estate Ad Bargains in North Carolina
Property listings for sale by J C Wilborn include a T room residence with six acres near McConnellsville and Pinckney road near Yorkville, a 3 room dwelling with outbuildings, land on Cotton Belt, 127 acres with house barn and orchard in Lower Steele Creek township priced at 15 per acre, and 163 acres nine miles from Gastonia with multiple outbuildings and timber. Prices range from 250 to 875 dollars and up to per acre rates.
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McConnellsville
W. Shubert
Pinckney Road
Yorkville
W. Brown Wylie
David Clark
Cotton Belt
Church and School
Steele Creek Township
N.C
Gastonia
Craig & Wilson
J. C. Wilborn
Watch Clock and Jewelry Repair by T W Speck
Repair services offered for watches clocks and jewelry with first class reliable work. See stock and shop before buying as prices are competitive for like quality items including sterling silver cut glass chinaware bric a brac and more from The Jeweler T W Speck.
Wisdom of Worth as Childish Wall Street Warning
Poem warns readers about stock market tricks and advises investing at home. It invokes Little Boy Blue to criticize get rich quick schemes and urges buying real estate and stocks advertised for sale. The speaker signs as Dr. M. W. White from Clover M's'g Co. Stock.
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Little Boy Blue
Wall Street
Little Boy
Blue
Yorkville Monument Works year closes with gratitude
The firm thanks patrons for a busy year and wishes happiness and prosperity in the New Year. W. B. Wylie, secretary treasurer, notes continued efforts in granite and marble monument work and invites inquiries for grave markers for departed relatives.
Money lending to relatives safer than banks
The Enquirer urges readers to loan money to relatives and friends less, recommending banks as safer. It promotes placing money in the bank even at lower interest and advertises commercial printing orders.
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the Enquirer
Herndon and Gordon Groceries and Supplies
Advertises a broad range of goods including acid phosphate for compost, family and fancy groceries, confectioneries, dried fruit, molasses, flour, coffees, tobacco, basins and pitchers, glassware, dishes, never fail oil cars and lanterns, with emphasis on quality and price.
Disk Harrows at Cost to Clear Stock
Local hardware dealer announces closing out disk harrows at exact cost to reduce agricultural implements inventory. Offers size and quality comparable to season needs and invites customers to inspect before purchase. Also notes Woodmen of the World receipt books for monthly dues at The Enquirer office for 30 cents.
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Enquirer
Blotting Paper Prices at The Enquirer Office
Advertising notice lists pink gray yellow buff and blue blotting paper at 5 cents per sheet, three for 10 cents, size 19 by 24 inches. Enquirer Office.
Auction Sale of Moore Estate Land in York County
Court sale in front of York Court House on the first Monday in February 1908 between 11 am and 2 pm exposes to sale a tract of 136 3 4 acres near Sharon. Bounded by Rev B H Grier Jno L Rainey lands now or formerly Jno A Byers and Elias Ramsey, part of J Starr Moore estate. Terms cash. purchaser pays papers. J A Tate C C C Pls Jan 14 1908.
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M. A. Moore
W. T. Moore
Admr
J. Starr Moore
Solomon R. Moore
York Court House
Town of
Sharon
B. H. Grier
Jno
L. Rainey
A. Byers
Elias Ramsey
J. H. Saye
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R. F. D. and
Good Roads
Associate Reformed Presbyterian
George Plexico
W. E. Ferguson
York Drug Store
J. B. Bowen
Jas. M. Starr
P. F. McElwee
Treas. York Supply CO. Incorporated
Glenn & Allison
Mr. Allison
D. L. Shieder
the National Union Bank
the First Trust and Savings Bank
State OF
County
York City OF
Rock Hill
Rock Hill, South Carolina
J. W. Dobson
Johnson
I. W. Johnson
United States
First National Bank
Toreavin Uus, Ss. Cc
York Furniture CO
Mason McConnell
J. L. Williams
J. L. Williams & CO
J.C. Wilborwn
T. W. Speck, the Jeweler
Clover M's
M. W. White
W. B. Wylie
Sec
Treas
Rela
Tives
Yorkville, &. C
Cropper
Yorkville No. 6
E. Aide
Strauss-Smith Company
Wm. Simpson
Lonsdale
Amoskeag
Teazledown
Scott's
Strauss-Smith CO
Herndon & Gordon
G. H. Opleary
Perity
G. TH. Oleary
Old George
Sherer’s
W. Jasper Thomasson
M. L. Thomasson
H. D. Marley
Yorkville Hardware Co
Toao
Cts
Wright
Enquirer Office
J. A. Tate
Madras
Thomson Company
BATES
Ladies’ Home Journal
Thomson CO
O. P. Heath
Neil, V
R. E. Heath, Sec
Yorkville B. & M. Company
Yorkville Banking and Mercantile CO
Louis Roth
Templeton Place
A. Y. Cartwright
J. Q. Wray
J. J. Keller & CO
Limestone Spring
Carroll Brothers
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