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Newspaper
Yorkville Enquirer
Location
York, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1900
Page
3
The Yorkville Compiler tribute honors Captain Grist describing a lifelong career chronicling state and national changes. The veteran journalist is praised for enduring energy and modesty while acknowledging his deep knowledge of local history and his wish for more reminiscences.
The town held a mass meeting last Monday electing a 49 vote municipal ticket with Willis as mayor and six ward aldermen. Trustees Cartwright Adickes and McNeel will join Hart as chair, with water meter reform urged to fix unequal domestic charges.
The article states that among Negroes the general tendency is said to be to shield fugitives rather than help arrest them. It notes uncertainty about truth but argues that such a stance harms the colored community and urges offering assistance to bring criminals to justice.
The senate on Tuesday confirmed General Joseph Wheeler for brigadier general in the regular army. Also on Tuesday the New York Democratic state convention elected David B Hill Richard Croker Edward Murphy and Augustus Van Wyck as delegates at large to the national convention. Connecticut Democrats endorse Bryan. Prominent Philadelphia Black leaders move to form a national Negro party. The story of Aguinaldo's killing remains unconfirmed. Admiral Dewey tours the middle west with his wife. Stephen Crane died in Baden Weiler Germany last Tuesday. The New York Financial Chronicle estimates cotton acreage at 24 625 944 in 1900 up from 22 488 245 in 1899. William S Taylor will not run again for Kentucky governor. The bubonic plague alarms San Francisco health authorities. A large fire in Richmond caused 175 000 loss. St Louis street car strike continues. Congress adjournment delayed by naval bill deadlocks. President Kruger vows continued resistance. Baptist missionaries in China reported safe from the boxer movement. Willingham and Lambuth say no danger to missionaries.
The Rev J B Bozeman announces Sunday schedule with morning services at 11 o clock. An evening service is set for 8 30 and Sunday school begins at 10 in the morning.
Estate of W H Warlick seeks payments and claims to be presented to Dr Os H Saye or the undersigned Mrs R N Riggins executor. Graded School Meeting in Yorkville June 20 1900 with levy vote on local tax and teacher election June 21. Court of Common Pleas York County summons J H Sturgis to answer James C Owens v J H Sturgis filed June 1900.
Rev J O Johns rector announces church services with morning worship at 11 o clock Sunday school at 4 30 pm and evening service at 8 30 pm.
The Elk Bra line in soft and hard styles is described as a Longley Low and Alexander product, presented as a consistent mark of quality across colors including white light brown and black.
A shopper notes prices on hosiery and clothing items including Cattonade at 48 cents and Cassimers at 98 cents, Moleskins at 15 cents a pair for boys, and pants advertised at low-to-mid range prices. The casual listing emphasizes affordable apparel.
Rev Boyce H Grier pastor at Yorkville holds Sunday school at 10 a m and Sunday service at 11 a m Preaching in the morning at Tirzah with Sunday school at 10 a m
The Yorkville Enquirer lists York county candidates for multiple offices including Solicitor Sixteenth Circuit J K Henry W C Hough and Thos F McDow for State Senator J S Brice. House nominees J R Haile W B P Loach J E Beamsguard Thomas P Medill. Clerk J A Tate J J Hunter W H Stewart W Brown Wylie. Auditor W W Boyce. County Treasurer H A D Neely. Sheriff John R Logan A A Crawford. County Supervisor T W Boyd T G Culpc J Ed Leech J Frank Ashe John F Gordon. Superintendent of Education John E Carroll. Magistrate D C Clark.
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