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Newspaper

Yorkville Enquirer

Location

York, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1910

Page

2

Fire damages cotton bales at Southern Cotton Oil plant

Laborers battled smoldering cotton bales after a Saturday fire at the Southern Cotton Oil company shed. Most damaged bales were under water, losses estimated at 12 000 to 15 000 dollars insured. A fresh crew relieved firefighters as work continued on extinguishing remaining flames.

Charlotte Observer Southern Cotton Oil Company Chas. K. Hamilton War Department Chickamauga Park Hamilton Lieut Foulois Wright Curtiss Philadelphia Bulletin Knox China United States England France Germany Celestial Empire Mr. Knox New York James R. Day Syracuse University Augusta Thos. E. Watson Thomas Watson Congress Ile Congressiman Hardwick Hardwick Ldemocratic Party Stern

Yorkville notes on Davis dinner and local events

Yorkville reports the United Daughters of the Confederacy hosting an annual Jefferson Davis birthday dinner seen as a meaningful gesture by veterans and townsfolk. Also covered are trials, raids, agricultural plans, local crime notes, and community winners in contests and farm reports from Columbia, Darlington, and Greenville area papers.

United Daughters of the Confederacy Jefferson Davis South

Gov Duncan declares candidacy amid disbarment past

The Columbia Reporter publisher Mr. John T. Duncan, famed for defeating John Gary Evans and later disbarment by the supreme court, announces a run for governor. Readers are left to judge his character, with some calling him nutty while others see a meritorious public brief if he can state his case clearly.

Congress Hardwick Columbia South Carolina Ira W. Williams United States Farm Demonstration J. P. Campbell Washington Williams Seaman A. Knapp Bradford Knapp State Farmers’ Union A. J. A.perritt Farmers’ Union Mr. Williams Darlington Lydia Northcutt Caston Scarborough Stevens Stevens E. E. Thornwell Hartsville Plt Warr Ashbury Caston Frank Louis Caston T. I L. T. Northcutt Custons Northcutts Greenville News R. C. Watts W. T. Jones Union County Jones Greenville Watts Columbia Record RC. Wattson Union Supreme Court Atter Stupreum Court Circuit Court On Banc Supreme Cheitier Urhilen Sumter Cirens Sentetier Beut Mike Aberte John T. Duncan John Gary Evans United States Senate Columbia Reporter Duncan Medical Association Cheok

A Life Worth While Remembering Rev Albert A James

A notable obituary praising Rev Albert Allison James who died in Pacolet last Friday night. The piece contrasts material wealth pursued by Carnegie and Rockefeller with spiritual life and service to others, arguing James led a successful, meaningful ministry through decades of Christ's work despite trials.

Albert Allison James Pacolet Prince Io Uke Carnegie Rockefelleer A.A. James Rockefeller Carnegie Ft Mars

A Great Life of Faithful Service Lauded

The passage honors a devoted figure whose enduring influence spurred others toward higher aims. It notes that many benefited from his guidance even without recognizing the source, praising the life he led and the heavenly rewards he earned beyond earthly fame.

Local notices from W. W. Lewis and town advertisers

Local affairs itemized notices list lending through attorney W. W. Lewis, rental offerings for Crawford mineral springs cottages, probate matters for L. R. Williams, and several candidates and business notices. Listings include real estate buyers talks, monument sales, clothing sales, bank saving encouragements, grocery and hardware ads, and housekeeping product recommendations.

W. W. Lewis A. C. White Jno R. Love King's Creek Crawford Mineral Springs Ll. R. Williams H. &. Nell BR. E F. Smith Co. L L. R. Williams L. Sanders Robert R. Clinton J. W. Dobson Clover B. B 8. C. University Clover Sam M. Grist Jama McGill Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company J.C. Wilborn Piedmont Marble and Granite Co Willains & Co First National Bank Sharon J. M. Brian Co Kirkpatrick-Belk Co National Union Bank Rock Hill Thomson Co Herndon & Gordon

Cotton tare act ruling affirmed by judge DeVore

Judge DeVore affirms the magistrate and upholds the cotton tare act reducing tare from 20 pounds to 6 percent of cotton sales. W G Mullins faces appeal as Lyles & Lyles push to the supreme court asserting equal protection and due process challenges. The judge finds legislative classification reasonable in Mullins business, but the broader due process question hinges on reasonableness of the regulations.

DeVore Columbia Lyles & Lyles W. G. Mullins Supreme Court Costa Benad Citihg DeVore Conecudes UDP

Cotton tare law upheld by state court in cotton trade dispute

Judge DeVore upholds a state act fixing tare on cotton, ruling the legislature acted reasonably to regulate bagging and ties for bale standardization. The case, a test of constitutionality, involves W. G. Mullins and a potential $1,800,000 stake, with appeals likely to reach the supreme court amid interest from the State Farmers' Union and cotton dealers.

DeVore Liverpool New York Tate W. G. Mullins Supreme Court State Farmers’ Union

Yorkville Seeks Park and Masonic Temple Plans

Yorkville hopes for a pleasure park to boost progress as the C N W station nears occupancy with minor finishing. Philanthropic Lodge No 22 discusses a three story Masonic temple to be financed by stock subscriptions, featuring stores on the ground floor offices on the second and a lodge room on the third.

Yorkville Long Philanthropic Lodge No. 22

First York county soldier killed in the war

The article notes a question at a Jeff Davis dinner about York county’s first war death. It cites G Washington Mason of the Catawba Light Infantry who died in Columbia on May 30, 1861 as the first camp death and Lieutenant Richard A. Palmer of Yorkville as the first battle death at Stone Bridge on July 21, though Palmer served in a Mississippi regiment. It also lists early York county wounded at First Manassas on July 17, 1861.

York County Jeff Davis John D. McConnell The Enquirer G. Washington Mason Catawba Light Infantry Columbia Richard A. Palmer Yorkville Stone Bridge Mississippi James Mason Felix Mullinax W. F. Davidson R. N. McElwee Manassas

The Watch Premium Offer Ends With Limited Watches

The Enquirer offer for watches to the largest township club or for every five subscribers expired last Saturday. Only three watches awarded: Meek Faulkner paid for four subscribers. King's Mountain township largest club. John J. Smith Clover sent two names and six dollars. June continues the offer until July 2, with watches to top township clubs meeting the two-subscription minimum or to individuals sending one name and three dollars.

Enquirer Meek Faulkner King's Mountain Township John J. Smith Clover

Yorkville Enquirer Praised By Anderson Editor

In a visit recounted by Anderson Daily Mail editor A. M. Carpenter, The Yorkville Enquirer receives high praise for its quality and production. He tours the building, notes two linotype machines two fast presses and meticulous cleanliness, and remarks editor Grist’s den and exchange rack reflecting a proud, well run shop.

Anderson Daily Mail A. M. Carpenter Yorkville Yorkville Enquirer Enquirer Anderson Grist Rditer Grist Krew

Yorkville Visit Highlights Town Lights and Local Paper

A traveler comments on Yorkville as a pleasant, prosperous town with shaded streets, large lawns, and active banks open at night. He praises the Enquirer office run by editor W. D. Grist and his brothers, noting their grandfather founded the plant and their diligence and high standards.

Yorkville Great White Way First National Loan and Savings Banks Enquirer W. D. Grist

County Politics in York County Faces Quiet Summer

York County politics remains unsettled amid a subdued campaign scene. Three strong congressional candidates figure, including Finley Henry and Butler, with varied local followings for Feath erstone Hyatt McLeod Cole Blease Richards and Duncan. Prohibition remains a restless issue, but dispensary matters fade as candidates loom and race dynamics depend on the field.

York County General Assembly D. E. Finley J. E. Henry T. B. Butler Finley Messrs Butler Henry C. C. Featherstone F. H. Hyatt York Featherstone McLeod Cole Blease John G. Richards John T. Duncan

Yorkville Social Notes Share Visits and Travel

Capt W H Edwards of Chester visits Yorkville while many residents, including A M Haddon of Sharon and J E Hart and Nellie Hart of Yorkville, travel to Charleston and beyond. Others visit relatives in Lan caster Sumter and Nashville. A J Jones of Charlotte guests T F McDow in Yorkville. J S Brice buys an old auto from York Furniture. Several locals attend Erskine college commencements and other regional events.

W. H. Edwards Chester Yorkville A. M. Haddon Sharon J. E Nellie Hart Charleston Emma Nell Clover Newport Nashville Tenn Sue Meek Allison Sumter Josie Fewell Rock Hill Mary Williams J. S. Brice York Furniture Cutilpalty Chauncey Gregory Earl Inman Lancaster Cora Kuykendal Messrs Quay and Wade Williford J. H. Carroll W. G. White Erskine College Due West W. E. Dendy Douglasville CIA Wlc. Latimer G. S. Bell Beth Green Blacksburg J. G. Barnwell

Sharon Defeats Hickory Grove In Baseball

Sharon defeated Hickory Grove by 10 to 5 in a baseball game at Sharon yesterday. The issue lists other local items including school picnic baseball at Guthriesville where Guthriesville won 22 to 8 and a series of deaths and inquests in the Yorkville area.

Mary Dickson Winthrop College Annie McPheeters Catherine Dickson Yorkville Geraldine Lowry Herbert Wolff Petersburg Maude Smith Ola Wilkerson Hickory Grove Boyce Whisuonant Wilkinaville J. BE. Stroup Davidson College Messrs W. R M. L. Carroll O. EB. Grist Albert A. James Union Grace Whisenant Wilkinsville Sharon Guthriesville MccConnellsville

Paper making test funded by Congress and theatre wrecked

A sundry civil bill added 30000 dollars to test woods and plants for paper production as the U.S. seeks new pulp sources. A Lakewood Georgia summer theatre was destroyed by a Thursday windstorm. none of the audience was injured.

Congress Secretary of Agriculture United States Canada Lakewood Augusta Springfield Ill Harry Lemm Pekin Dora E. Doxey Wm. J. Elder St. Louis Dr. Night Masonic Fraternity L. B. Doxey Madriz Gaynor New York Harmon Ohio Folk Missouri Bear Asheville N. C George A. Custer Taft Little Big Horn Monroe Mich House Committee On Columbus Peru Ecuadorian Ecuador Brazil Argentina Deneen Aliness Lorimer Tokio Katsuro Chas Rolls English Channel Lord Northcliffe London Edinburgh King George of England Henry Smith Richmond Alexandria Spain E. H. Steinman Pittsburg Kitchin North Carolina Mena Rama Nicaragua Federal Arbitration Board Chicago Norman BE. Mack Buffalo N. Y Democratic National Committee Schenectady County Joseph Wendling Louisville Alma Kellner Dayton New York Commerce Commission of Congress Department of Public Health New York Central Railroad Wm. P. Putnam Boston York South Dakota W. Bourke Cock Cock‘ran Jas P. Craig Fort Lee N. J Baltimore and Ohio East Junction Del Townley Ala Dorheln Bavaria Chas. D. Norton the Treasury Tennessee Patterson

Yorkville notes on visits and local affairs

Ten days of visits span Yorkville Scene includes H H Hughes from Columbia University visiting his brothers J M and C J Hughes. Several residents travel for weddings in Suffolk Virginia and local hospital treatment for Margaret Drakeford. John W Miller buys a Brush auto for mail delivery. D P Curry recovers from typhoid pneumonia after a long illness. C M Parrott displays Civil War relics. J P White returns from New York Cotton Exchange contracting work.

J. P. White Yorkville H. H. Hughes Columbia University Messrs. J. M C. J. Hughes J. M. Starr Mary Suffolk Margaret Drakeford Magdalene Hospital Chester D. EF. Finley Margaret University of South Carolina D. E. Finley, Jr John W. Miller R. FP. Od. No. 6 Miller Yorkville Furniture Company D. P. Curry Guthriesville Curry Currys C. M. Parrott Filbert Seven Pines Appomattox New York New York Cotton Exchange White

Citizen and road official remembered in King's Mountain

A respected citizen and road commissioner in King's Mountain township died leaving a widow Emma McGill and two children. Funeral services were held at Bethany with Rev. Dr. R. M. Stevenson presiding and Woodmen of the World conducting the grave ceremony.

King’s Mountain Township Emma MeGill L. A. McGill Bethany R. M. Stevenson

Church Prayer Meetings List

AT THE CHURCHES Baptist will hold a prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 8 30. Associate Reformed Presbyterian will hold a prayer meeting Wednesday afternoon at 4 30.

Associate Reformed Presbyterian

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Theorkville Enquirer Yorkville, D. C South Carolina News Thomas J. Gibson Daniel Zimmerman State Treasurer's Office Park Street Elmwood Gibson Liberty Circuit Court 4Rimmerman Gaffney Merrick Watkins Williamson Lockhart Rock Hill Buggy Company People’s National Bank of People’s National Bank George J. P. Boyd Boyd A. D. Dorsett Local Affairs Yorkville and the Enquirer County Politics J. A. Jones Charlotte T. F. McDow Capt Neil Simpson Southern Capt. Simpson Lesslie Southian Lesslie Station Charlie Young Cora Young J. R. Gettys G. M. Lowrance Albemarle H. C. McClain Hugh C. McClain H. J. McClain W. F. Lowe Baptist Church A. F. Ashe Hebron Andrew Franklin Ashe Robin Ashe McConnellsville Margaret Porter Five Forks Mrs. Ashe Mary Jane Lamar, Sallie James Ashe J. Meek Pursley Pursley Mr. Pursley Warren Pursley Bethany A. R. P. Church Baptist
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