LOCAL AND PERSONAL ITEMS.
Mrs. W. B. Hoke is visiting relatives
in Chester.
7 1-8 cents was the ruling price ,
for cotton 011 this market today.
Mrs R. Brandt, of Chester, is
the guest of Mrs. L. N. Culp.
The Misses P ng, of Chester'
county, are visiting relatives in I
Fort Mill.
Mrs. L. N. Culp has been con- I
fined indoors for several days with )
a sprained ankle.
Miss Cora Wilson, of Morganton,
N. C., spent several days of
last week at the home of Cupt.
S. E. White.
Rev. P. C. Battle, of North Carolina,
will preach in the Methodist
.churcli at this place Sunday evening
at 7:10 o'clock.
Mr. and Mrs. II. E. White, of
Rock Hill, spout Sunday at the
home of Misses Alice and Bessie
tin
?v nice, near town.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. B.
Mills Inst Thursday night, a son.
Mr. Mills was the recipiont of
many congratulations Friday.
Mrs. Loroy Springs end sou,
Elliott, returned to Lancaster Saturday.
after spending several weeks
with Mrs. Springs' parents, Capt.
and Mi's. S. E. White.
All those who wish to aid in
paying the debt of the Methodist
church should attend the supper
in the town hall Friday evening, j
Tickets will be sold at the door.
Mr. Stokes Cousnrt, eldest son
of our townsman Mr. J. Q. Con
sart, is on a visit to relatives and
friends in this community. Mr.
Cousnrt is making his homo in
Allegheny City, Pa., where he has
a position with a street car com-'
pany.
As will be seen by notice in an- j
other column, the time for the |
payment of town taxes, without i
penalty, has been extended to Nov. j
16th. Persons who do not wish to j
pay this extra tax should settle i
by that date, as the penalty will .
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vrrimmy oe nnposeu Upon nil j
delinquents.
Mr. F. T. Pegram, of Fort Mill,
wis one of the number who invested
in York county real estate at
the public sale in Yorkville on the
3rd instant. Mr. Pegram bought
two tracts of land in BetWl township?the
Davidson place, containing
85 acres, and the Thompson
tract, containing 101 acres.
Dr. J. II. Thornwell and Mr. T.
G. Gulp represented the Fort Mill
Presbyterian church at the annual
session of the South Carolina j
Synod, which met in Charleston
last Friday. While in Charleston
Dr. Thornwell was entertained by
Mr. J. N. Robinson and Mr. Gulp
was a guest at the homo of Miss
F. A. Radcliffe.
Amzi Vance and Dave Hunter,
colored men, were among the
number who contributed to the
town treasury during the past
week. Vance was fined $3.50 for
transporting whiskey; Hunter
was lined a Jiko amount for transporting
and ?ti >o for carrying a
concealed weapon, a pistol having i
been found on his person when he
was arrested.
Prof. S. M. Mason, as principal
of the Fort Mill graded school,:
not only dispenses knowledge to I
the boys and girls of this community,
but also occasionally sees !
to it that the youngest of his pupils
spend an enjoyable day in the I
country near town. Saturday he
crnuA llmnt
season fit the old Springs homeetend,
in this township.
Mr. T. L. Faris was displaying on
tho streets of Fort Mill Saturday !
afternoon a beautiful bird that had
recently boon trapped near bin
home in Gold Hill. Tho bird was
of a species unknown toanyono who
saw it in this place, but was
thought to have come from tho
sea coast. In size it was a liltlo
larger than a dove Its plumage
was lead-colored and it had a long
white beak and pinkish eyes.
An etTort is being made by the
business men of this place to influence
the Southern Kailway to
reinstate Mr. L. E. Ligon as agent
at this place. Mr. Ligon is one '
of the number of former employees
of the Southern who went on a
strike about eighteen months ago. !
He is holding a position with the
C. <fc W. C. Railroad in Greenwood
at present. During tho time he
was agent at this place, Mr. Ligon
gnve entire satisfaction to the
Fort Mill patrons of the company.
Since the organization of the i
Fort Mill Light Infantry eighteen
months ngo, four members of the
company have enlisted in the regular
army of the United States.
lMr. Herbert Morritt boing the
last to don one of Uncle Sam's
infantry uniforms. He passed
the physical examination incident
to enlistment at Charlotte Saturday
and was mustered into the
service at once. It is not known
to what regiment he will be assigned.
L.
Shortage of $935 at S- E. Depot.
The statement published in
these columns last week to the
effect that Mr. R. V. M ;on was
no longer employed as agent of
the Southern Railway in this
place means more than was indicated
on the face of the statement.
During the past fifteen d iys an
expert accountant of the Southern
Rniltfoir l.V?i Aril
jl.mixkij ikio tivia in oil 111111
auditing the books of Mr. Macon,
ami it is now stated that he is
short in his cash accounts to the
amount of $935. Henco the change
in accents at this place.
A representative of the Now
York Fidelity and Casualty Company.
in which Mr. Macon was
bonded to the Southern Hailway
for $1,000 and to the Southern
Express Company for a like ainount,
has also recently been in
Fort Mill looking after the interests
of his company. To a reporter
of The Times this gentleman
refused to make a statement of the
atTair for publication, but it is believed
that the casualty company
will have to reimburse the Southern
Railway for its losses. In any
event, the casualty company, and
not the Southern Railway, is to
conduct the prosecution, tho first
steps in which were taken last
Thursday morning, when Mr. Macon
was taken into custody by
Magistrate Mills.at the instigation
of the casualty company.
Mr. Macon is now out on $1,000
bond, with Messrs. L. ?T. Masscy.
T. R. Relk and J. T. Young as his
bondsmen.
Mr. Macon's friends claim that
be will be able to satisfactorily explain
the shortage in his accounts;
that ho has not misappropriated
any of the company's funds, and
that lie has not in his possession
one cent of the money which is
unaccounted for.
Mr. Macon came to Fort Mill
about eighteen months ago from
uuni I <1 \i'. w w l il.x
111v iu v ' jm in*- ititry
of tlio Southern Railwny at this
place, and has since held the pos-!
ition. He is looked upon by the
people of this place as an industrious
and sober young man, and
has many friends here who regret
to hear of the unfortunate incident
in which he has become involved.
The
Southern's Now Schedules and Trains.
The Southern Railway recently
announced a number of important
changes which are to be made iti
the schedule of the trains on this
division, the changes to take place
on the 2-lth instant. Another
local train will also be operated 011
this division.
Trains now known as Nos. do
and M<>, running between Charlotte
and Savannah, will be changed to
Nos. 20 and IU), and extended to
Washington. No. 20, southbound,
will leave Charlotte at 10:05 p. m.
No. oO. northbound, will arrive in
Charlotte at 0:55. a. 111. and will
leave at 10:05 for Wash' lgton, via
Richmond.
The new local train between
Charlotte and Augusta will be
numbered 27 and 2s. No. 27 will
leave Charlotte at 7:25 a. 111. and
will arrive in Columbia at 11:10
a. 111. No. 2S will leave Columbia
at 5 p. 111. and will arrive in Char
lotto at b: to p. m.
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Gold Hill News.
The lienlih of this community
si good, ho far as wo know, and
some of our farmers nro busy
sowing wheat.
Some of the crops are short, and
Urother lloy will tind no "cracked"
farmers in western Gold Hill, for
the word "cracked" doen't sp?*l 1 it
right in IttOl. Last spring there
were a couple of farmers hereabouts
who thought they could
astonish the nations by doing
something extra. Otic snid ho was
going to make three lades per acre,
and the other, not content with
small things, said that nothing less <
than live per ncree would satisfy
him. We. (h n't know how the
former came out, but the latter
says ho will he very well satisfied
with three bales to the acre.
Craeklin' bread season has arrived
and the average (told Hill
cat is just in his glory. Cotton,
or no cotton, lie sets his lint on tin
sido of his pumpkin and asks 110
one to ho his pa. It is said t hat rich
folks don't cat such bread. Well,
we are sorry for the poor rich
things, or the rich poor things, as
the case may he, for we don't travt I
this road but once and it is a pity
that one should miss one of the
best things on the route.
A couple of our India Hook
friends had a regular set-to one
day recently, when the one who
was getting worsted, took to his
heels crying, "Lord save mo."
Rev. K. A. Yonguo, assisted by
Iiev. Battle, of North Carolina,
held a very interesting meeting at
Philadelphia church last week.
The water power company must
he hasted. Wo haven't heard of
a dead nigger iu a week.
5SPL1NTEK. I
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Lintlsss Cotton.
The farmers of this county hni ?
had varied experiences in the present
cotton crop, hut the latest to
he reported conies from Western
j York, of which the Yorkville Yeoi
man of last Friday says:
"We have from the Held of Mr.
I. B. Noil, northwest of Yorkville,
a boll from a *.otton stalk that is
peculiar in that it contains practically
no lint, hut it is filled with
seeds?seeds that are bald and
black without a hit of lint on them.
We are informed that every boll
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<>U ILK* Ml ill K l\ ilS UK!' I HIS. ItllVl'
our readers ever seen anything
like this?"
Watcli
for Mills & Young's Ad.
Owing to the rush of trade at
store of Mills and Young, these
gentlemen did not find time to
; write the ropy for an advert iseiiu
nt to appear in this week's issue
of The Times, and the l?ig ad.
1 which they have been running in
' these columns is therefore omitted.
However, they promise to make
an announcement next week which
will prove of interest to everyone
hereabouts and will mean money
in the pockets of all those who
take advantage of the bargains
they will otter.
Pleasant Valley Pets.
Mr. Furman Sturgis, of Leslie,
S. Ck, visited friends in this eoin!
inuiiity during the past week.
Mr. Fid. Doster, of Monroe, vis
lieu relatives here Saturday nnd
Sunday.
We neglected to mention in our
last letter that .Mr. T. \Y. Culp
took in the fair at Columbia. and
while there visited a special friend.
Rev. Iv. A. Yongue preached a
very ahle and impressive sermon
Sunday afternoon.
Mr. Sam Harris has returned
from Texas and reports very short
crops in that State.
Our farmers find that the ground
is unusually hard and dry this
fall. Jac^ies.
? Help
the Orphans.
The Thortiwell Orphanage at
Clinton, S. C., established in IN75.
j is a home-school for orphan boys
I and girls from any part of our
Sunny South, and from any dei
nomination, who need and will
work for an education.
It is under the care of the Presbyterian
church, but makes no
discrimination against, any child
because of the religion of its
parents.
Two hundred and fourteen orphans
were under its care during
the year just ended. These were
supported mid educated hy the
generous gifts of a multitude of
people. As Thanksgiving and
Christinas times are drawing near,
not only this, hut all other orphan
institutions should bo remembered
hv the good people of our land.
Who could not spare a live dollar
bill to educate and clothe and feed
an orpan for a month! lint small
as well as groat gifts will be accepted
by any orphanage? gifts |
for the Thornwell Orphanage
should bo sent to Dr. Jacobs,]
Clinton. S. C.
Death of lire. F. E. Ercm.
Mrs. Mary 1'. Brown, widow oT
I the late F. 11. Brown, died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. J. O.
Wilborn, of Newport, last Thursday
nfternoon. She had been in
failing health since was bereaved
1 of her husband, to whom she was
singularly devoted, about a year
ago, and her death is probably due
to the fact, more than anything
else, that she no lounger cared to
live. She was about To years of
age. People who knew Mrs.
l?rown invariably spoke of her as
a most lovable character, and in
the neighborhood in which she
lived so long, she was held in the
highest esteem because of her attitude
of loving kindness to all.
The funeral took place at Ebenezer
church Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Brown leaves three daughters
and one son as foil >ws: Mrs. J.C.
Wilborn, of Old Point: Mrs. Hen
M ? 'iv '
ry -.uassey, o[ iir/.ali; .MM. IS. .M
Jones, of Chester; and Mr. W. A.
Jlrown, of Texas.?Yorkville Enquirer,
9th.
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Spreads Like Wildfire.
When things are 'Mho beat'' they
become "the best Bellini*." Abraham
llare, a leading druggist, of
Jh'llevillc, ()., writes: '"Electric
Hitters are tin* best selling bitters
I have handled in 20 years." Von
know why? Most diseases begin
in disorders of stomach, liver, kidneys,
bowels, blood and nerves.
Electric Hitters tones up the'
stomach, regulates liver, kidneys
and bowels, purifies the blood,
strengthens the nerves, honcocures
multitudes of maladies. It builds
up the entire spstein. Puts new
life and vigor into any week, sickly,
rundown man or woman. Price
50 cents. Sold by T. 1? Meach.mn
druggist.
f
j Whore to make tlie
old ada^o that "a tool
part" is not often cxei
j "Economy" is the woi
mind of everyone, whi
savintr that the morel
o
best values for the le
your trade. That mei
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Clotliing, C
Our stoek is eoi
thinkiiu* of huyin
Collars, Cutis, Kt<
what we have.
Slioes, Slic
In our shoe deji
Children's shoes i
$3.00; J\!ciis' shoe
X>2T37- Groods
As usual, our st
date. There are 1
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|The "OLD
T. 33.1
J. 'J. Matins, optician. will Lent
thf Palmetto Hotel on Friday,
Nov. 15th. All persona in need of
glasses should call and see him.
Examination free.
Tax Extension Notice.
Tho time in which to pay town
taxes has been extended to Satur-j
| day, the 1 <?tIt of Nov. After that
| date, .the leual penalty will he
collected. l?y order of the council.
J. M . Sprat t. Trea.s.
Xoveinher 1, I IK) L.
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Registration Notice.
The hooks of Resist ration for
tin* town of Fort Mill for the year
: ltlO'J. are now open, and will lnd
closed on the fourth (I) day of
January, UMrj. \\ . I?. Meat*ham
1 as heen appointed Registrar.
| i?y order of the council.
J. \\\ McKViiasky,
Intendant.
TRESSPASS \VA UN 1 NCI.
All persons arc warned nol to
hunt, fish or fnrany pur-pone whatever
enter upon any of the lands
owned or control loft by tho undersigned.
The law will he rij/idly
enforced against, any one disregarding
this not ice.
S. K. Wuitk. Mas. ,T. AT. Omi.i,.
.1. W. Aiiokf.v. F. NIM-.
J. At. Sim: \ it. Mis- Iiessiu Whitk.
KlMI Alt JONKS. \V. I. JoN'KS.
I >. A. Lbk. .1. B. At \< k.
J. If. (,'oi/rn\ue. W. IT. IIokk.
\V. E. Sl'll VTT. IT. AI. Sl'lt \TT.
T. AI. Ilioni'S. T. S. Kikki'.xtkick.
1 T. C. Sl'Ii VTT. If. W. Uri'l M AS.
OR. J. L. SPRATT,
SURGEON DENTIST.
| Office hi .tones building, Alain Street,
; Fort Mill, S. C.
Terms, atrict Iv cash.
J. U. Tray wick & Co.,
DEALERS IN
FINE LIQUORS
AND WINES,
No. 12 East Trade St.
CHARLOTTE. - - - N. C.
OLD NEWSPAPERS FOR
SALE AT THE T1A1ES OFFICE
jHTFUL i#N
,7 JufM'L
Kint who offers the 1 1
ast money will get l iw feg
EH.1SL. JiL-5?
^exit's Furxxisliings
injriete, and all we ask is that when you are
i"' ('lothinsr, i'ants. Shirts. TTat.s. TTiul?rwf?nr
you give us an opportunity to show you
>es, Shoes!
>artmont you will find all the latest styles.
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rom 25c to 81.50; Ladies' shoes from 75c to t
s from 81.00 to 84.00. j
3 a,nd Motions.
ook (>r staple dry goods and notions is up-to
rallies here worth investigating.
RELIABLE STORE,"
3H]I_iKZ, Proprietor,
I ELKITJ BiAWKETS, *
Meachnm ?fc Epps nro selling genv.uino all wool ELK- ^
? BKANKETS?10-1, worth $4.50, at $4.25; 11-4, all wool, worth 2":
yV $1.50, at $1.25; 10 4, one-half wool, worth $2.75, at $2.50.
Chea|>or Blankets?75c, $1 and $1.25. W
It is near the timo for your housekeopor to roarrango your
house for the Christmas visitors. Sho may neetl some ne>y
hicc curtains. We have them for 50c, 75c, ~l, $1.55 $1.75 and
jA * - per pair. Whito Counterpanes at 00c, 7oc, $1, 8.15, $1.50, Vs
$1.75, $2 and $2.25. In tlio bettor spreads you can get thn .
^ same patterus that yon got in tho throe, four and fivo dollar
^ ones, and yon will surely want a pair. New Table 1 men? S, ^
and Doilies. Linens, 65 and (52 inches wide, at 50, <?0 and 73o. Cw
Doilies at $1 and $1.50 per dozon.
^ A WORD ABOUT HATS. 8
I lave you bought your winter hat? If not, givo us your m
yh order; we can please you. Wo huvo sold moro hats this season 'Vthan
over before. Miss Curtis has been hard worked for moro
than two months. We venture to say that we have sold moro
hats away from home than any other llrm in the county. V.
rx Our awav -from-homo sales have extended to people in "Pi.-oville,
Charlotte, Bennottsvillo, Huntorsvillo, Laurinburg and
SA 1/uig Town, and every hat was a nice one. We mention this
fact, merely to prove to you that wo mako nice hats, else \yo
could not sell them in towi^s larger than Port Mill. fK
jn Come to see us. 'j.jH .
MEACHAM & EPFS. ^
? Short Crops
<9 Oei.ll for f
$ Short Prices, %
& So we have decided to rut our prices down to suit the y
$ crops. W'c have a big stock and consequently have biir cf
$ hills to pay and need money with which to pay them, It
$ you have any money to spare, we will give you morei'oods ?
for il right now than you will ever ho ahlo to got anywhere
w else. Since it has become so unfashionable with Some ^
people to pay their store accounts in time to help tie pay ?
/j^ our fall hills, we shall hereafter bo compelled to stick Jfc
Vt closer to a cash business. "Credit ndf.fl nnd nr?t >v
?3
is capital tliet never melts away." jL
^ New lot of Dry Goods, Shoes, Millinery, Fornitr.
^ Stoves, etc,, just arrived, Don't fail to got our short ^
^ prices. &
* $
L. J. MASSEY. $
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