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Newspaper

Yorkville Enquirer

Location

York, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1905

Page

3

Southern merger suits deplete treasury and rail line plans stir town

Augusta stockholder H H Cummings warns that suits against the Southern railway under the merger law total $70 000. Spartanburg residents push for a Marion North Carolina to Johnson City Tennessee line and a Rutherfordton route attracting bond and coal trade hopes. Reports from Conway describe a fatal ambush of H D Grainger and suspicion on involved parties while Greenville Senator Tillman plans July 5 Greenville speech. A Pickens dispensary case seeks to compel state board to reopen operations amid voting irregularities and price concerns.

Ry H. Cummings Southern Augusta Southern Railway South Carolina Spartanburg Columbia State Spencer Marion N. C Johnson City Tenn Rutherfordton Seaboard Tennessee West Virginia Kentucky

Harvie Jordan Denies Any Disagreement With Hyatt

In Augusta Jordan refutes claims of a feud with F H Hyatt over a state assessment. He says no dispute exists, money can stay in Columbia until the Memphis meeting June 29, and SC division funds will be allocated as directed. He notes only part of donations have been spent.

Harvie Jordan Augusta Chronicle Mr. Hyatt Mr. Jordan Columbia S. C F. H. Hyatt South Carolina Southern Cotton Association Treasury General Executive Committee Memphis Association Georgia Southern John D. Walker Southern Bankers’ Fund

Church prayer meetings announced for three congregations

At the First Presbyterian Church Rev E B Gillespie leads a prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 30 PM. The Associate Reformed Presbyterian church under Rev W C Ewart has a prayer meeting tomorrow at 6 30 PM. Trinity Methodist Episcopal led by Rev J L Stokes holds a prayer meeting tomorrow evening at 8 36 PM.

First Presbyterian EB. E. Gillespie Terian W. C. Ewart J. L. Stokes D. D

Ice cream supper hosted by Sharon R P church

Public invited to an ice cream supper at Sharon A. R. P. church by the Young People's society on Saturday evening July 1 from 6 to 10 o'clock. Fort Mill Baptist invites York Baptist association delegates to a Union Meeting in late July to revive the cooperative gatherings with first service at 8 30 p m Friday July 28. 7 D.wt t June 16

Sharon A. R. P Young People's Society Ezra Caldwell Fort Mill

Infant Maud Smith Dies of Meningitis

Maud, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Smith, died Sunday June 25 1905 from meningitis. The funeral was held at Beersheba on Monday.

Maud J. W. Smith Beersheba Monay

Benefit concert for Confederate Monument fund

An event note states admission at 25 and 35 cents with proceeds to the Confederate Monument fund. Doors open at eight, performance starts at eight thirty.

Confederate Monument Fund

Malto-Iron Tonic Sold by Star Drug Store

The Howard Drug and Medicine Co. offers a $500 reward for a case not benefitted by Malto-Iron Tonic. This tonic is advertised as the best remedy for Nervousness Dyspepsia and Indigestion and a flesh and blood builder sold for $1 a bottle by The Star Drug Store in Yorkville South Carolina run by D L Shhieder.

Howard Drug and Medicine Co

New and Attractive Display Case Samples Shown

Visit the studio to see up-to-date mounts and handsome samples for your next order. Prices on work are given on request. Samples are displayed in the studio. Bring the children for photos now. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Phone 132. Miss Rosa J. Lindsay.

Rosa J. Lindsay

Five Carloads of Buggies Shipped to Yorkville

Announcement boasts five solid carloads of buggies and surreys shipped to Yorkville since January 1. If sales stay strong, the company expects more shipments in 1905. Encourages customers to buy locally, noting a complete harness line and the largest wagon stock in the market.

Yorkville

Men’s Summer Clothing Closeouts At Cash Prices

An advertisement touts closeout prices on men’s summer wear and children's hats. Black alpaca coats from 1.25 to 3.50, two piece suits 3.48 to 7.48, black clay worsted suits down to 7.48, summer caps at 0.25, children’s sail ors 0.18 and 0.38, ladies white duck hats at 0.35. All dress goods at or below cost, spot cash sales with no approvals or returns.

Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Promotes Confidence

The Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company of New York delivers a message of stability amid industry concerns. It highlights sixty years in business, 93 million dollars in cash assets, liberal policies at lower rates, and the largest annual dividends with no stockholders, claiming record business in the past six months.

Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company Newark N. J Mutual Benefit

Local Coffee and Tea Prices Promised in City Ad

An advertisement touts coffee from 15c to 35c per pound and tea from 50c to 60c per pound. It also promotes fruit jars in pint quart and half gallon sizes and a full line of agate and chrysalite ware.

Dobson Bros Cach Store Hats Sale Announcement

Duck Hats priced at 50 and 75 cents while supplies last. White summer chiffon hats and popular black chiffon hats offered at current styles. Fresh ribbons flowers mourning veils hat shapes and frames. See Mrs Dobson for head gear. Laundry basket schedule changes noted by B C S.

Country Cured Hams and Breakfast Bacon For Sale

Advertisement notes country cured hams in 6 to 10 pound sizes at 16 cents. Also offers breakfast bacon in small squares 3 to 6 pounds at 1 64 cents. Cane seed available at the seller's place for 1.25 dollars per bushel.

Adickes' Emporium Seeks Seasonal Goods at Comp Prices

Louis Roth promotes seasonable offerings at Adickes' Emporium including 14-Finger Grain Cradles Horse and Poultry Powders seed beans and ice cream supplies. Fresh produce arrives daily with Irish potatoes tomatoes watermelons cantaloupes peaches Nabisco wafers and crackers. Visit Withers Adickes Company for best selection and prices.

MASTIC PAINT GUARANTEED PURE WITH CASH REWARD

The York Furniture Co advertises Mastic Paint claiming it is free of adulterants and guarantees purity with a $100 reward for any amount of whiting chalk barytes or other adulterants found. It asserts superior coverage and durability for houses barns fences wagons buggies plows chairs benches and furniture.

THE York Furniture CO

York County Real Estate Listings Offer Vast Acreage for Investment

An advertising notice promotes York County property a wide range of tracts from 64 to 656 acres with mills, orchards, and multiple settlements. Listings detail locations near Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Guthriesville and Yorkville, with prices per acre and farm features. The plea urges buyers to place properties for wide publicity and to negotiate firmly on values.

York County Wright Newport Olive P. O R. R. Station Edgemoor Ee Aiaice Sievele Aia Salata Sisveie Old Point Ion’s Oasanens Sadebevaraseessey Tirzah Grover N. C King’s Mountain Battleground Broad River Shine Apa Rock Hill Roddey Yorkville West Main Street Main Street Fort Mill Flint Hill E. Jefferson St H. P. Frick Catawba Jessengenwanges Hickory Guthriesville Oakhurst Farm Wicmauw M. N. Fort Wyllie York Street Rock Hih Highland Park Mills Johnston Street Crawford Pike Bethesda Hampton Street Sharon Bandana Smyrna I. c Oakland Allison Cseseceeree Hospital Eagle Manufacturing Co S. C Bali

Ice Market Ad Promises Variety and Low Prices

An old time market ad proclaims hours from four to nine and claims best meats in the country. It highlights goods kept on ice, fresh produce including Irish potatoes, garden beans, canned tomatoes, lemons, and coffee. It touts low prices like two pounds of coffee for a quarter and invites customers to visit for a good deal.

Stationery and New Arrivals for Ca tawba Summer School

Visiting teachers will find a full supply of school supplies at this store for the upcoming term. Cap paper tablets exercise and composition books pens inks and more are offered at reasonable prices as new stock arrives.

Catawba Summer School

IDEAL IRON BEDS and Foster Bros. beds for sale

A local ad touts IDEAL IRON BEDS from Foster Bros. claiming they fit better and stand firmer than rivals. Dexter mattresses are advertised as comfortable and guaranteed workmanship and a COMFORT SWING for porches is promoted as the best and most comfortable on the market.

Foster Bros

Opportunity for Profitable Investment in Savings

Furnishes the opportunity for the profitable investment of Savings, how ever small or large. Enables persons of small means to Own Their Own Homes on Easy Terms. Lends Money on Good Security from One to Five Year Periods. Applications now being received for a New Series of Stock. For further and more specific infor mation apply to W. BROWN WYLIE, President. Or GEO. W. WILLIAMS, Secretary and Treasurer.

Auction Sale In Clover Town Real Estate Notice

Laura E Parish as administratrix of Isabella Fitchett seeks public sale of a Clover house and lot. The June 1 1905 court order sets sale for July 3 at the courthouse. Terms: half cash, balance in 12 months secured by bond and mortgage. J A Tate C C C.

Court OF Common Pleas Laura E. Parish Isabella Fitchett David J. Fitchett Elizabeth C. Pursley Martha J. Pursley John H. Fitchett Court House Town of Clover Lincoln Road Rock Hill W. B. Stroup J. A. Tate C. C. C. Pls

School District Meeting Seeks Three Mills Tax Levy

Qualified voters of the School District of Ors are called to a school meeting on July 13 1905 at 11 am in the Court House to consider trustees reports for the year ending May 27 1905 and the proposed expenses for the current year. A poll will open at noon and stay open until 6 pm to vote on a three mill tax levy for school support. By order of the board W D Glenn Chairman June 20 41

OTICE Ors Court House W. D. Glenn

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