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Newspaper

Yorkville Enquirer

Location

York, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1907

Page

2

Scraps and Lads from the Raleigh and Washington Scene

The article reports Dr. Rowland of Raleigh being acquitted in Henderson of murdering his son by poison and remaining in jail on other charges. It notes Prof. Harl Hall of Washington confessing to mother-in-law murder in Germany, and the suicide of Hall’s wife in Switzerland. It also covers the Boise trial of Haywood and others, the Croker Derby win by Orby in England, and New York General Utilities bill passage with state commissions reform.

Rowland Raleigh N. C Henderson Harl Hall Washington D. C Germany Hall Washington University Hau Switzerland Charlotte Observer Japan Jingoes United States San Francisco Spain Pacific Haywood, Moyer and Pettibone Boise Idaho Orchard Federation Richard Croker New York Ireland Orby Mr. Croker Epsom England Edward Croker Johnny Rieff Hughes Commonwealth Telephone and Telegraph Greater

J S Brice and Rail Rates in Charleston Debate

The Yorkville Enquirer discusses J S Brice and the U S Senate, arguing for practical fairness in railroad rates. It favors Charleston as a tidewater port and urges South Carolina to secure shorter hauls and equitable competition to boost local industry and overall state development.

Charleston South Carolina North Carolina Tennessee Norfolk Pinner'’s Point Virginia Piedmont

Death of Rev W G Neville D D noted in Enquirer obituary

The Enquirer records the death of Rev W G Neville D D who served the community for more than ten years. He was a devout Christian gentleman who stood for his beliefs, faced opposition, and admitted mistakes openly. His strong adherence to biblical laws and willingness to change when convinced marked his career.

Enquirer W. G. Neville Neville Dr. Neville

Charleston Protests Railroad Rate Bias Against City

The article notes Charleston’s claim that railroads discriminate against it in rates. Mayor Rhett presented tariff figures at the Anderson Chamber of Commerce showing Norfolk and Savannah comparison gaps, with Charleston paying more to reach tidewater than Georgia towns, highlighting regional impact.

Charleston Rhett Anderson Chamber of Commerce Norfolk Ames South Carolina Georgia Savannah Piedmont

Capers Introduced as New Internal Revenue Commissioner

Captain J. G. Capers of Greenville S.C. becomes the new Internal Revenue Commissioner. He meets division chiefs in a formal handshake, delivers a speech about responsibility and cooperation, and begins his duty by signing hundreds of papers, joking about the intellectual task of signing his name.

J. G. Capers Greenville 8. C Zack McGhee Charlotte Observer Internal Revenue United States Captain Capers Capers Internal Revenue Commission Pension Bureau

Fatal Accidents and Political Moves Reported

T B Teal a Bannockburn lumber plant manager died after falling into a hot water vat. Judge J S Bossier a Confederate veteran died instantly from a fall from Southern train No 11 near Easley. Governor Ansel orders a Chester county primary to fill probate judge post. W B Rabon resigns from Kershaw county board of control. June 20 Kershaw votes on dispensary and whisky distilling policy.

T. B. Teal Bannockburn J. S. Bossier New Orleans Richmond Southern Easley Ansel Chester County Jno R. Culp W. B. Rabon Kershaw County

Local Notices Brighten Commerce and Goods for Sale

Geo W Williams seeks information on a missing three month old black Berkshire pig. J Hamlet Carroll offers a reward for a Smith and Wesson pistol lost last Friday. J W Dobson lists 15 acres for sale near two cotton mills with tenant houses. M J McGill offers Banner buggies. York Drug Store promotes Mrs Lea milk purifiers and Fels Naptha soap. Yorkville Hardware and Swing goods advertise priced items. Banks urge saving and business startup, Walk-Over shoes praised, bonds and real estate sold.

Geo. W. Williams Berkshire J. Hamlet Carroll Smith &Wesson J. W. Dobson York Drug Store National Union Bank Rock Hill Strauss-Smith Co First National Bank M. W. White

Yorkville tribute shines at state exposition visit

A Jasper observer praises Yorkville's strong showing at the state exposition. He notes the extensive displays from South Carolina including industrial and agricultural sectors, a fine government section, and the naval exhibit with foreign ships and the Alabama tour. Attendance is not clearly counted, though Friday’s tidewater jubilee drew many schoolchildren.

South Carolina Gettysburg Alabama Ewart

Corrections to Confederate Dead Listed in York County Cemeteries

The Enquirer notes corrections and additions to the York county Confederate dead lists. Additions omit J. M. Kendrick buried in Union North Carolina and Bethes da list corrections reveal multiple omitted names across Bethesda Canaan and Sharon cemeteries with residents identifying misread or misspelled names.

York County Enquirer J. A. N. Glenn J. M. Kendrick Bethelist Union Gaston County N. C J. J. Clinton Bethesda J. F. Hinson R. H. Neely G. F. McNeel S. E. Sutton J. M. Adams W. S. Percival Sam Peag Thomas Boggs Robert Doster Richard Sadler W. H. McConnell Hope John S. McElhaney W. A. Love King’s Creek R. J. W. Love Canaan J. A. Maloney Sharon J. F. Gourley Bethel Cemetery J. S. Gourley Sharon Cemetery J. G. Maloney

Death of Rev Dr W G Neville noted in Yorkville

News of the sudden death of Rev Dr W G Neville reaches Yorkville from Clinton at 1 pm. Born July 2 1855 in Valhalla he trained at Newberry Adger Columbia Seminary and Princeton. He served Yorkville 1893 1904 then led Presbyterian College of South Carolina at Clinton until retirement. Survived by wife Virginia Aiken and eight children. Funeral held at Greenwood.

W. G. Neville Clinton Yorkville Neville Valhalla Newberry College Adger College Columbia Seminary Princeton University Cokesbury Concord Church Bethel Frankfort Dr. Neville Virginia Aiken D. Wyatt Aiken Greenwood

Yorkville Cornet Band Praised and Plan for July 4 Rally

The Yorkville cornet band received compliments last Friday for its music. Rev Dr W G Neville's funeral was marked by church bell tolling. Local Woodmen of the World members aim for a large Yorkville rally on July 4 with potential address by Root of Omaha and a parade of camp floats, details to be determined.

Presbyterian Church W. G. Neville Woodmen of the World Yorkville Root Omaha Neb

Local Notes Highlight Yorkville Visitors and Civil War Monument Event

Yorkville updates include fever cases in Mrs Gordon and Mary Benfield, many relatives visiting in Rock Hill and neighboring towns, and civic visitors from Chester and Atlanta. James B Kennedy receives a Johns Hopkins PhD and Wells College appointment. Confederate monument daisy chain participants and a Friday unveiling are noted.

John F. Gordon Yorkville Clara Alexander Rock Hill R. A. Dobson Laurens J. H. Witherspoon Lowryville Mabel Ashe Mary Brooks Inman McConnellsville W.G. Reed C. K. Scchwrar L. C. Harrison Southern Power Company Mary Benfield D. M. Benfield J. Q. Wray A. G. Floyd Spartanburg Joseph A. Maclean Agnes Scott College Decatur Fannie Gist Mary Ashe New York A. G. Brice H. EK. McConnell 8. B. Lathan Chester W. H. Herndon A. L. Smith Little Rock Ala Lowry L. Smith York County Mr. Smith J. C. Brown Arkansas M. E. Deal Blacksburg Sam M. Deal Little Daughter Columbia John L. Scott Scott Atlanta Mary Russell Kate Fewell Ida Williams Edna Love Mary Love Lillie Love D. H. Brown Mary Moore J. Ed Sadler G. H. O'Leary E. E. Gillespie R. T. Allison J. R. Lindsay Lesslie D. Witherspoon Rose Lindsay Frances Allein Annie Ashe Mell Beard Mamie Louise Bratton Nellie Brown Mary Cartwright Mary Jo Drakeford Frances Finley Margaret Finley Elizabeth Grist Nellie Hart Mary Fant Herndon Mary Inman Thelma Inman Sarah Jones Frances Lewis Sarah Logan Jennie Belle Mackerell Martha Marshall Annie Pegram Mary Speck Aliee Starr Mary Henley Willis Rachel Wylie Miriam White Elizabeth Wilborn Sarah Wilkins

Jamestown Exposition Visit Praised by Rev Ewart Party

Rev W C Ewart and companions returned Saturday from the Jamestown exposition describing the trip as thoroughly satisfying after three days of sightseeing. He called the fair great though different in scale from St Louis and noted that while most buildings are finished externally the exposition remains unfinished with more work ahead.

W. C. Ewart Mr. Ewart Enquirer St. Louis

Unveiling ceremonies honor Confederate veterans

Crowds gathered for the unveiling of a granite monument as Governor Ansel and Col. Asbury Coward spoke on Confederate history. A. D. C. and U. C. V. members attended, with taps, daisy chains, wreaths, and a veterans' dinner concluding the pleasant day.

Enquirer J. H. Thornwell W. B. Moore Winnie Davis Ansel Confederacy Col. Asbury Coward Governor Ansel Col. Coward South D. Barron Ann White Micah Jenkins

Catawba Falls Junket Shows Southern Power Tour

The Southern Power company hosted the Engineers Society of the Carolinas and many manufacturers for a Charlotte to Great Catawba Falls trip. The group toured the dam and power plant, enjoyed a hotel dinner, and prepared to view lower works with plans to expand output from 40 000 to 80 000 horsepower.

Southern Power Company Engineers Society of the Carolinas Society of Engineers Charlotte Great Catawba Falls Power Company Engineers R. S. Lewis W. 8. Lee J. 8. Cothran N. L. Gibbon C. W. Sims A. Milmow W. E. Moffatt R. L. Wommack A. V. Harrill C. E. Neisler Fort Mill Rock Hill Chester Fort Lawn Mountain Island Folly Dowd Charlotte News Enquirer E. W. Thompson Association W.S. Lee W. A. Leland E. M. Royall Rocky Creek Lancaster and

Locust Invasion Report And Egg Theft By Poison

A 1907 notice reports masses of 13 year locusts along the Yorkville R F D No 5 route causing fields to appear alive and ground to honey comb. It also recounts J C Blair of Blairsville poisoning an egg to curb hens egg theft as eggs disappeared the next morning.

John S. Jones Yorkville J. C. Blair Blairsville

Real Estate Deal Highlights Rock Hill Area

The People's Bank and Trust company sold the old Steele home place and adjoining land totaling about 240 acres for 20000 dollars to C. W. F. Spencer and R. L. Sturges. Community notes mention a potential Baby League linking Yorkville Rock Hill and nearby towns to boost local baseball. Dr. J Miles Hunter dies in Baltimore at age around sixty seven, with services set in Rock Hill.

Yorkville Enquirer Rock Hull People's Bank and Trust Company John G. Steele Wm. M. Steele Messrs. C. W. F. Spencer R. L. Sturges Yorkville Rock Hill King’s Mountain Winthrop Hugh B. Bulst Bulst Greenville Rock J. Miles Hunter John’s Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Hunter St. John’s M. EB Halle Bila Lake Florence Pride Ratteree East Main Street Walter McCorkle R. M. Marshall Catawba River York Wilson L. Reid Awe Long Latta Law Clarence Kay Edwin Lucas Kent Schwrar White Memorial Presbyterian Church Wilson Street Coit St. John’s M. E. Church Cecil Reid Scotia Reid Newberry Mr. Reid Fredricksburg T. Scott Watson North Carolina

Why the Sham Battle Was Not Held

Major W B Moore explains that the sham battle was dropped from the programme because only two battalion companies arrived. He notes prior uncertainty over full attendance, and states all other advertised features proceeded. He expresses regret to spectators and thanks readers for space. Yorkville S C June 8 1907.

W. B. Moore Yorkville Enquirer N. G C. Yorkville S. C

Engineering Society of the Carolinas elects officers at annual meeting

At their annual meeting at Catawba Falls yesterday the Engineering Society of the Carolinas elected W. S. Lee as president J. Frank Wilkes as first vice president C. E. Waddell as second vice president D. W. Gill as secretary John H. Roddey as assistant secretary Edward Clarke as treasurer and Mr D A Tompkins as director for three years.

Catawba Falls Engineering Society of the

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