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Newspaper

Yorkville Enquirer

Location

York, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1908

Page

3

Delays in Rock Hill School Debt Fight Fuel Costs and Fees

The dispute over a property sale drains funds as a $20 000 bid reduces debt at 6 percent but delays cost the district hundreds in witness and counsel fees. Plaintiffs’ bond set at $500 questioned while defendants plan to raise it. The Smyrna Associate Reformed church membership roll appears in full.

Throp Rock Hill

Prohibition Debate Emphasized by York County Letter

W S Garrison of Rock Hill S C writes to The Yorkville Enquirer urging open discussion on prohibition. He cites bloodshed as a moral question, compares to civil war, and calls for public sentiment and education rather than reliance on leaders. July 20 1908.

The Yorkville Enquirer South York County Enquirer W. S. Garrison Rock Hill S. CG Boston Mass Southern Railway Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias Washington Baltimore Philadelphia New York Abbeville Anderson Charleston Chester Columbia Greenville Greenwood Lancaster Newberry Orangeburg Spartanburg

Protracted Meeting Underway at Woodlawn Church

Sharon notes a lengthy gathering at Woodlawn Presbyterian with Rev John A McMurray and Rev W B Arrowood assisting. Mrs Elijah E Nix, aged nearly 82, died from a fall and hip fracture. funeral at Woodlawn led by Revs J S Grier and J A McMurray. Crops prosper locally while Blairsville area faces a dry spell and rainfall shortage.

Woodlawn E. Nix Yorkville Knnquiter Sharon Woodlawn Presbyterian Church John A. McMurray W. B. Arrowood Bethel Mr. Arrowood Elijah E. Nix Sharon No. 2 Nix J. S. Grier J. A. McMurray

International Finance Sees Taft Hopes Dimmed by Rail Reform

The London Economist notes financiers expect Taft victory to reassure markets but argues Democratic platform could spur U.S. rail and transit trade if tariffs fall. It mentions Bryan backing the money reform wing and the political realignment around silver. The piece frames investor expectations and policy contrasts.

London Economist England Taft Bryan

Obituaries from King's Mountain and Bethel homes

At her home in King's Mountain township on July 15, Mrs MAR THA C FALLS aged 82 years 9 months and 23 days. At her home near Bethel on July 17 Mrs THOMAS L SPARROW aged 22 years 9 months and 21 days.

Diep King’s Mountain Township Martha C. Falls Bethel Thomas L. Sparrow

Hardware Want We Can Supply If You Give Us A Chance

A concise offer asserts we can supply hardware needs if you give us a chance. It promotes readiness to fulfill requests with a straightforward invitation to engage.

Johnson’s

Fresh Salmon and Herring Roe Arrivals Announced

Fresh goods arrive with new variety for meals. Orders can be placed by phone. Recent arrivals include best grade fresh salmon and herring roe delightful for breakfast.

Local Tinware Dealer Promotes Galvanized and Enameled Ware

This week a local seller advertises a large line of Tinware, Galvanized Ware and Enameled Ware. The note invites customers to visit and purchase whatever they need from the stock.

Local Store Ad Highlights Wide Stock From Groceries to Hardware

What? Everything in Groceries and Confectioneries and almost everything in Hardware. Fifteen different kinds of Chewing Tobacco Cigars Cigarettes Cheroots Best Leather Plows Sweeps Axes Dishes Shoemakers Outfits Nice lot Lamps and Fixtures Dietz Lanterns best to be had Oil Cans and Oil Big lot of Brooms all weights Best Apple Vinegar Fruit Jars and Cans Rubbers etc See us for goods in our lines our prices are fair to you Herndon Gordon.

Dietz Herndon & Gordon

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