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Newspaper
Yorkville Enquirer
Location
York, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1903
Page
2
The Raleigh court granted bail to Ernest Haywood, the slayer of Ludlow Skinner, set at $10,000 and posted promptly. Debates persist over the trial's likelihood of acquittal amid opposing views on the state’s readiness.
Former South Carolina senator John L. McLaurin, in town seeking to salvage his fortune, says notes backing a Brunswick and Birmingham railroad deal were misrepresented and may yield only a small recovery. He and associates await legal steps as creditors pursue value, with further scrutiny from counsel. The report ties to Charleston Post details on related Gainesville mill misfortune and past Charleston mill ventures.
An escape near the jail caused commotion as Sheriff Reed's bloodhounds were used to recapture the prisoner. Deputies chased the deputy marshal up a tree. the fugitive burned wind and moved toward Madison as the hounds pursued. The Yorkville Enquirer.
Yorkville reports a sensational Oklahoma story claiming John Wilkes Booth has died. The piece mocks opportunistic correspondents who rely on such fabrications, noting Booth is indeed dead with his body buried in Baltimore in an unmarked grave.
Two months after being elected vice president, a director contemplated as president of the Birmingham and Brunswick railroad resigned from the project and sold holdings. Frank A. Amsted of Mohawk Steel and Wire lobbied Charleston for bonds, site, tax exemption and cash. plans shifted to Birmingham, but the plant has not yet been built.
The Enquirer prints Congressman Finleys Rock Hill speech on the good roads issue. It presents a broad view with facts and proposals for practical improvement and argues that good roads are a solid investment funded by public money. The paper asserts there is little room for disagreement with Finleys propositions.
In a critical view of Congress, Latimer stands as an exception to self indulgence, using his position to aid the good roads cause. The writer praises his effort to deliver value for the public, noting how he might instead prioritize salary and leisure like many senators.
The cotton bulletin estimates total U S planted area at 28 907 000 acres up 1 029 000 from last year 3 7 percent The May 26 average crop condition stands at 74 1 with Georgia Alabama Texas singled out for the lowest readings The belt is 10 to 21 days late and yields vary by state across the charted regions
Clay Hill reports moderate rainfall improving crops on sandy soils but red land cotton and most small grains poor. Lorain Simril and Julia Simril ill with fever. Small turnout at Rock Hill good roads meeting. Allison Creek trustees re elected Elise Stokes as teacher for another year.
J Q Wray offers 124 cents each for 2000 live pigeons to be delivered June 26 to 30. E H Rankin of Gastonia NC calls debtors and creditors of Robert A Clinton estate to present claims and settle. John E Carroll, Supt Education, informs on color ed summer school to begin in Chester July 27. Foushee Cash Store seeks a competent housekeeper with references. Riddle Carroll has a carload of shingles to view before buying lime or cement. York Drug Store invites ladies to view quality toilet articles. J Q Wray notes dress goods stock ahead of others in the area. Co P Lawrence Co invites housekeepers to use canned meats in hot weather. J M Starr Co sells Mason jars and extra rubbers. requests notes from fertilizer buyers. Strauss Smith Co reports new goods arriving and bargains. J M Heath Co promotes low prices on hats, shoes and belts. Co N W Railroad publishes schedule effective next Sunday June 7.
Miss Lilla Crenshaw and Miss Lilla Herndon visit Yorkville from Carlisle to see relatives. Bishop Theo D Bratton arrives for a short relatives visit. R A Dobson of Kershaw visits Wm Dobson family. DeGraffenfeld returns to Yorkville for summer from Davidson. Mary C Ashe at home for summer from Presbyterian College for Women. Moffatt Kennedy arrives from Charleston. Alma Walker and Anna Latta Wilson return from Converse College. Rev W E Hurt suffers a relapse and cannot preach at Union and Clover. A G Brice and wife attend the Brice Moore marriage and stay with Mrs Fannie B McCaw. Winthrop College students are home for summer.
The Victor Oil mill shutters its oil pressing section until next season. The county board held its monthly meeting with routine business, including reelecting J. W. Snider as dispenser and increasing the dispensary rent by 265 dollars. Miss Margaret Daniel will return as a Yorkville Graded school teacher next year after board approval at a salary equal to last year. Senator J. S. Brice and Miss Claude Moore wed at the bride’s home and planned a two week honeymoon to Waynesville via Lenoir. Cadet Maurice Moses of Georgetown won the K M M A drill prize. Rev Dr J L Stokes gave a scholarly address at the academy. The Jasper Light Infantry inspected in the opera house with Major Frost and Colonel Morris. The Southern Cross of Honor was presented to Confederate veterans in a ceremony at the courthouse with Mayor Willis presiding and remarks by Major Hart. The event included music, a U D C briefing on eligibility and cross rules.
Jorgensen explained the Dick law to the company noting it limits obligations during an Indian insurrection. He said the new act does not compel militia service in such cases and that the members' duties remain clear. General Frost and Colonel Morris expressed satisfaction with the company’s appearance.
The Rock Hill led good roads movement gains momentum with a July first Monday Yorkville convention plan. Delegates and townships will form a county association to push road improvements funded by bonds or levies. Senator Latimer and Rep Finley urge practical finance and local effort.
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