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Newspaper

Yorkville Enquirer

Location

York, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1903

Page

3

River flood wrecks mills and rescues in Pacolet region

In the Pacolet area flood waters ripped through Clifton and Mill Nos. 1 2 3 causing heavy damage at Mill No 2 and Pacolet Nos 1 and 2. People clung to roofs as houses floated toward the dam and current. Salvage crews haul cotton and cloth, with Clifton Mills planning rapid repair and restart.

Mill No. 2 Pacolet Spartanburg Lawson Glendale Mill No. 3 Clifton No.s. 1 and 2 Clifton Pacolet Mills Trough Grindale Shoals Pacolet Manufacturing Company Lockhart Augusta Union County Clifton Mills

Death of W H Gibbs Civil War figure in Columbia

W H Gibbs Major Wade Hampton Gibbs died at his Columbia home last Friday. He is generally credited with firing the first shot of the Civil War at Fort Sumter and served as postmaster of Columbia during the Cleveland administration. Pacolet Presbyterian Church: the flood swept away the Pacolet mills church, a blow to local Presbyterians. Pastor Rev A A James, the Union church built by Pacolet Manufacturing, later Presbyterian ownership. The building cost about three thousand dollars. The church organization was in

Rock Hill Charlotte Observer Main Street Margaret Hope Roach Charles K. Chreitzberg Richmond Margaret Winthrop College Agnes Scott John J. and Margaret Watson Roach H. M. Chreitzberg Charleston Clemson College Clifton Mill Columbia The News and Courier Spartanburg Clifton Wade Hampton Gibbs Fort Sumter Cleveland Pacolet Presbyterian Church Pacolet Mills Pacolet A. A. James Pacolet Manufacturing Company Union Church Yorkville South Carolina S. C York County

Prayer meeting at Trinity Methodist Episcopal

Rev J L Stokes pastor announces a prayer meeting in the Sunday school room this Wednesday evening at 8 30 o clock.

J. L. Stokes

Church notices list mid day church events

Church of the Good Shepherd announces no services this afternoon. Presbyterian Church led by Rev. W G Neville schedules a prayer meeting Wednesday afternoon at 5 30 o clock.

Church OF the Good Shepherd J. C. Johnes

King's Mountain Military Academy organizes stock meeting

King’s Mountain Military Academy holders of capital stock are called to a June 18 1903 meeting at C E Spencer Law Office Yorkville S C for organization and to address related matters. Wm Stephenson Robt Stephenson W G White A Y Cartwright W D Glenn Robt T Allison W I Witherspoon Charles E Spencer board of corporators June 16 1903. Yorkville June 17. Acting Mayor J P White attested by Pow Love clerk.

Good Roads Rock Hill King’s Mountain Military Academy King's Mountain Military Academy C. E. Spencer, Esq Yorkville S. C William G. Stephenson Robt T. Stephenson W. G. White A. Y. Cartwright WM. D. Glenn T. Allison WM. I. Witherspoon Charles E. Spencer Board of Corporators

Hat and Shoe Bargains Promise Big Savings

The store announces time limited bargains on hats and shoes. Wool and felt hats marked down to one dollar each, with a prior cost of 1.50 to 2.00, plus a wide display of men's and boys straw hats from ten cents to premium Panama. An assortment of miscellaneous shoe lots is described as diverse and largely non uniform.

Dress Goods and Underwear Standout In Seasonal Stock

UR line of Dress Goods is kept up to completeness seldom seen this season. Styles variety and prices are unequalled. Our Ladies' Summer Underwear in white and black Lisie and Silkalisle are complete, beautifully made and suggest comfort and coolness. Underwear stock large with exceptional values offered.

Bargain Emporium Promises Low Prices on Hats Shirts and More

Local retailer touts M WAISTS for children and a full line of balbriggans and plaid nainsooks for men. They boast wide dry goods stocks, sewing machines like Harlem drop head at 15 dollars, and an extensive hat trade with styles and shapes. The ad invites customers to visit for savings on clothes footwear and household goods.

Bargains In Men's Clothing At Seasonal Closeout

Late season sale slashes on suits with discounts across multiple price levels. 6.50 suits dropped to 4.98, 7.50 to 5.48, 8.50 to 6.00, and 10.00 suits to 7.50. Extra heavy checks five cents a yard, medium weights four cents. Sewing machine coupons issued with every 50 cent purchase plus a note about voting for the lady of your choice.

Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Named Standout Among Firms

A defense of life insurance firms notes about 40 old line companies in the U S with 30 solid options and 98 percent straight claims. The Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company of Newark N J is described as distinct for thirty eight years for fair dealings to both living and dead, with a sample policy available from Sam M Grist special agent.

Legal Reserve Life Insurance United States Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company Newark N. J Mutual Benefit Sam M. Grist

Force cereal praised by judges and customers alike

Advertisements tout Ralston Purina Mills cereals including Force and related products. The copy claims discriminating eaters and judges of quality prefer Ralston cereals and urges readers to try Force, promising freshness and consistent liking.

Ralston Purina Mills Ralston

Writing Tablets and School Supplies Prominently Offered

A store advertises a full line of writing tablets, inks, rubbers, note books, exercise books, box papers, writing papers and other school materials for Summer School attendees. It invites teachers to use the store as their headquarters for any needs.

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