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Newspaper
Yorkville Enquirer
Location
York, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
2
News reports from Atlanta and other cities detail a 1,300,000 bale Georgia cotton yield projection for the year, down sharply from last year. Additional dispatches cover political lawsuits, a Chicago payroll theft, Roosevelt and Bryan exchanges, Yale president Hadley remarks, and tuberculosis and aviation developments.
Mr. Co Moore, president of the Cotton Association of North Carolina, recounts a story of the laziest cotton farmer in the state. The man wasted effort staying in riches while neglecting his herd, farm, and children, and yet supported by water taps, a well-furnished home, and college-bound offspring. Moore questions how many such lazy men exist across counties.
The article notes that while Catholics have some black adherents below Mason and Dixon's line, Methodists and Baptists have been most aggressive in converting dark skinned individuals. The field is comparatively new to the Catholic church.
In Yorkville South Carolina on Friday October 2 1908 the writer notes President Roosevelt will not respond to William Jennings Bryan’s latest personal attack. The piece questions whether Roosevelt’s earlier reply also carried a personal tone.
The article notes that in newspaper controversies the advantage goes to the person best able to support their position with facts. It asserts that Bryan has not suffered in his clash with Roosevelt, implying Roosevelt holds the edge in argument there.
The piece argues that southern voters should contribute about ten cents per vote to help Bryan win the presidency. It notes Bryan's past losses but contends party splits favor his current bid, with Democrats unified and energised, and asserts money will push a southern victory if donors participate.
Governor Charles N. Haskell, ex treasurer of the Democratic national committee, issues a long letter to President Roosevelt defending himself. He challenges the president’s statements about his conduct and accuses Roosevelt of misleading readers about Indian Territory governance and land ownership.
Former president Taft refutes allegations raised during the campaign. He defends veto of child labor laws, disputes bribery claims, and accuses opponent of misquoting sources and politicizing lawsuits aimed at Indian land and government townsite cases. He vows to face any hearing and pledges to let the people judge.
Correspondent reports four weeks of good farm progress with over half the cotton picked and ample forage. Looming early frost worries crops while lintless cotton appears. several farmers plan to plant more grain and peas and less cotton next year. A missing 19 year old, Ernest McFadden, is feared to be travelling to Norfolk or Greenville, but no foul play is suspected.
The Rock Hill Record argues South Carolina’s primary should require literacy as the test for voters, suggesting repeal of property qualifications and favoring educational criteria to ensure voters understand governmental affairs and can judge candidates.
Enquirer reports rewards for two lost bills in Yorkville this morning. Gentry Bros to exhibit dogs ponies and animals on October 6. Local ads promote Royal Baking Powder Standard Oil stove and other goods. Bank savings offer one dollar to start. Various merchants advertise prices sales and showings. Thos W Boyd notes bridge contract bid October 8. Thompson Co shows ladies cloaks coats.
In York County the gun activity continues with a expectation that the rush will end in a week or two. Democrats are urged to donate $1 to $5 to the national campaign fund. If Bryan wins it would reflect local support. In Laurens a murder trial resulted in a manslaughter verdict for J Henry Garrison over J Louis Williamson.
In Yorkville a petition circulated by a citizens committee aims to amend the town charter to require majority voter consent before granting franchises. The push follows the General Incorporation Act framework allowing town councils to call elections on specified amendments when a majority of freeholders sign. If signed by a majority, council will note an election and, if approved by voters, amend the charter accordingly.
Miss Kate Hunter leaves Yorkville for Winthrop while Miss Bessie Gryder visits the Burge family near Yorkville. Local figures include M. B. Jennings departing for Chase City and Philip W. Hunter heading to Charleston Medical College. Several residents return from trips and a slate of Democratic campaign solicitors is appointed. Yorkville delegates join the Ladies Missionary union in Lowryville with multiple presenters listed. A Columbia State dispatch notes Ira B. Dunlap, Dr. W. W. fennel, and J. W. O'Neal in Columbia.
The party will travel west to Denver with Dr. Fennel spending time at the Mayo Brothers surgical clinic and Mr. Dunlap visiting his brother Bernie Dunlap in East St. Louis. He will attend the American Bankers Association meeting in Denver.
Mr John W Gladden of Bethesda township visited Yorkville and delivered six Keifer pears from an orchard four miles south of Guthriesville Pale yellow smooth ripe and delicious the fruit sells for a dollar a bushel locally He has about five hundred trees three to ten years old with a still improving crop He plans to ship pears at higher prices as labor difficulties remain and expects better returns in time
York county farmers gathered in Yorkville for a Farmers' Union rally at the courthouse though President Harris and other invited speakers did not attend. J. Frank Ashe opened the event, with talks by S F Parrott of Columbia and C B E Spencer of the York County Southern Cotton Association praising cooperation and the roles of both unions. An executive meeting followed the public session after adjournment.
Yorkville stores Thomson and Yorkville Banking and Mercantile staged lavish fall millinery showcases drawing large female crowds and country visitors. Displays featured large mushroom shapes, velvet trims, ribbons, and emblems from the era with raspberry amethyst and canard green colors and numerous elaborate hats.
Sets of hats feature ribbons in orange and yellow with a brimmed crown buckle and Persian embroidery. Black Merry Widow styles display white satin scarves and long striped quills, while amethyst velvet and hyacinth blue velvets present contrasting bows and plumes. Colonial and modern garnitures mix in several flattering shapes and colors.
A Laurens jury verdict found J. Henry Garrison guilty of manslaughter with a mercy recommendation. The decision was delivered at 11 o clock this morning in the State v Garrison case. Special dispatch from The Enquirer notes the outcome and the judge may consider mercy.
Testimony shows Williamson, intoxicated in Gray Court on July 31, confronted by J H Garrison over his relations with Mary Garrison. Garrison claimed he acted to protect his daughter, shooting Williamson as the pair embraced. witnesses differed on Williamson’s behavior that day. Local officials and Mayor Roddey of Rock Hill testified to Williamson’s character.
Weather and crop notes report a thriving partridge outlook with many birds near half grown. Obituary notes Mrs. John Brown dying at Beersheba home and burial in Beersheba cemetery. Election commissioners named for York county. several local deaths and church services described. Typhoid death of Master Clarence Pursley noted. Monument work at Kings Mountain progresses. Gentry Bros show coming to Yorkville. Fort Mill to get a new bank. gold found in Bailes estate. South Carolina news spans accidents, Independence party filings, and farm ownership trends.
Miss Silvey Speer a 17 year old Atlanta heiress married Monday morning to Russell Thomas, the chauffeur for her father. The story highlights Atlanta society wedding amid other national items.
John D. Archbold vice president of Standard Oil describes alleged theft of letters in a statement to the Associated Press. Former Senator McLaurin of South Carolina issues a signed reply attacking political corruption and urging an educational propaganda to expose oligarchic influence in the south and its impact on literacy and development.
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