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^ i>'i t' i. >.i 'I i i 'I
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
Facts Picked Up Hero and There About
People and Things.
Dr. J. L. Sprutt spept Sunday
in Chester.
Dr. .T. E M?6w;y, Jr., of Rock
Hill, spent. Monday in Fort Mill.
Mr. J. E. Ardrey.of Georgetown,
spent Xinas at his bojne in this
place.
Warmer weather is at hand.
The ctld .wave has skipped to
other <p/trts.
Mr. B. M. Spratt. of Chester,
.visited relatives in Fort Mill .1...
ing the past week.
Many of the wood dealers have
advanced prices to $2.50 per cord
on oak and hickory wood.
Mrs. Cynthta Bolk is seriously
ill at the home of her daughter.
Mrs. Lizzie Withers, on Booth
street.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Watson, of
Charlotte spent Christmas at the
home of .Capt and Mrs. if. W.
Aid ley. J
Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Kimbrell,
flf Columbia, were apioug the vis.
&torsto Fort Mill during the holi
<dnvs.
Yorkville's dispensarv is reported
to have sold between $500 and $800
worth of liquqr the .day before
Christmas.
Messrs. Jno. <Gelzer and Alex.
Fewell, of ?Kook Hill, were guests
Monday of Messrs. James and Allison
Thorn well. i
Ohristmascame this year on the
dark of the moon, an old and honored
sign for good crops next year
for good workers.
The Fort Mill Light Infantry
will'hcrtd its annual supper in the
iown hall on Thursday evening, j
January 8, at 8 o'clock.
Tliecoldest weather of the season
for this place was thut of Saturday
.morning when the merew-ry registered
at 21 above zero.
A local denier has just shipped
'back a large lot of dynamite can mm
.crackers which he received.
He discovered that such, were not
permitted by law.
Mr. John Gnti and ?<T.iss Annie
Hailes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
?T. H. Bailee, were married last
AVednesnay night at the home of
the bride's parents i-n Sprnttville.
Mr. J. M. Ken net t., overseer of
-weaving at the Aslvoville ( N. C.)
Gotton Mills, spent the holidays
with friends in this place. Mr.
^^^|^J?ennett lived in Fort Mill up to a
increase
Southern
| y en
vri unuir
in thejnB[^^^^^linc. Very few
country pe<^^^?iited town mid
those who werei^Be did very little
buying,<oQnse^Q>ntly the merchants
did practically nothing.
A yonug man, one of those who
ithoroughly enjoyed theraelves *?u
tCiiiistiuHs day and awoke the following
morging with an empty
purse, is quoted na saying "Christmas
comes but once a year, but
when it comes, it costs some dear."
Officer Warren had a heated
ecutfle with a blind tiger suspect
on the "Watson Row" Monday
/afternoon. A few blows from the
<chieFs club brought tiie negro
/around all right and hereluetacitly
V consented to be locked up.
*
u iss Tommie Gulp delightfully
entertained n party of young people
at flinch at her honiaon Thursday
eveniuir. fTliiidi i? tli#?
parlor game over winch there is
su -li a cra*e throughout the country
at present.
The merchants report excellent
sales during the holidays and many
extra clerks were called in to attend
the rush. The sale of Xmas
goods was the best for several
years and only a small amount of
the stocks will have to be carried
Mr, D. A. Lee, one of the Fork's
prosperous farmers, brought to this
office recently a number of well
. developed second-growth apples.
t Air Liee, who for many \ears has
grown fru^t ^successfully, says this
is the firs& time he lias ever known
aecond-crop apples to ripen thoionglily.
Officer Warren raided a gamtiling
joint on the "Watson Row"
Monday night and succeeded in
twinging four of the culprits before
His Honor. They all paid their
fines with the exception of one,
who was sent over to the gang for
j30 day9.
The annual distribution of calendars
is now on and some very
handsome oues have been received
here. Millions of calendars are
printed and distributed annually
- - . and competition to see who can
get out the prettiest calendar has
become keen and spirited. As a
result, this branch of the advertising
business amounts to thousjftnds
of dollars, where it formerly
&Q9t hundreds.
The time for t he payment of tliej
State, school and county tax ex
pires December HI. so that property
owners have only today in wiiielt to
settle. There are many de implants
j and as the time cannot he expended
I those persons who are late will be
j forced to pay the extra penalty.
Rev. K. A. Ilartsell, proprietor!
j of the Catawba House, reports the
, following marriages for Christinas ;
j week: Harry Phillips and .Miss ,
I Nina Ramsey of Franklin. \ a.,
land Sidney Belk, of Rock Hill, I
and Miss Carl Skiduiore, of Fort
Mill.
The price of cotton has again :
reached the S cent mark and those
who still have cotton to so.l are
congratulating themselves on their
foresight in holding for better
prices. However, there are very
few farmers in tins immediate section
who have cotton on hand.
j A marriage to take place this
' afternoon at il o clock is that of i
Mi ss Annie liailea, daughter of Mr. 1
Zack T. Jiailes, our of Gold Hill's |
largest and ipost jjrogri esive farmers,
to )lr. -). A. Kpps. The marriage
ceremony wiII l>e conducted
I by the Kev. A. L. bought, of I'nie- |
! ville, and to take place at the home
of the Iwide, where a brilliant reception
will be held from ? to 11
p. m.
Christmas,in fort Mill svas cele 1
brated mostly at home by her citi- i
zons. The stree's thoughout the|
day were practically deserted, and
but for the more or less frequent
i poping of crackers tfieiv was nothing
.to disturb the Sabba h liKe
quiet,of the day. Business was entirely
suspended and, notwithst-Hiuiing
the bright and breezy
weather, people remained at their
homes.
The Christmas tree and entertainment
at the upper will chapel i
! \vT.wl... - i- i
I .N tvi'rnuujr Ul^lll WHS U IHHl'ltl'd
j eaccess. The children deserve
I much praise for the excellent nmu!
ner in which they carried out tiioii
I respective parts of the program.
| 1 lie^ tree was laden with beauti- j
| fill presents and it it said that not
i une of the members of the chapel
t>uikby school were allowed to de,
part without some token of esteem.
Arrangements have been going !
on for the past week for the new [
year's ball to be given by the Fort ;
Mill German Club in the town^
hall tonight. An excellent band
of music has been engaged for the I
the occasion, invitations issued to
a large number of young people in1)
nearby towns, and the dance promises
to be one of tho most eiijovu-- ,
ble ever held here.
The atteution of the voters of
Fort 31 ill is again called to the
j fact that the books of registration
' will be closed on January 3. After '
I 4.1.l! it ?
I uiHL ume iibose wiio are not registered
will be debarrtd from partic-j
| ipatiug in any town election dur-:
ing the year I'.MW. Your vote may
perhaps determine whether Fort
Mill in to have the much-talked-of
dispensary, as tjiat question, in all
; probability, will be submitted to j
our people during the coming year. ;
J Mr. Geo. Owens., n young white
man who lives on the plantation
of Mr. Win. Epps, in Gold Hill, is
suffering considerably from burns
j received Friday as a result of a
' premature powder explosion. Mr.
Owens bored a hole m an old log,.
I inserting therein about two pounds
' of powder. He then stuffed the
hole with paper and applied a
j match. Immediately there was a
i a report and Mr.Owen's hands and
; face caught the entire force of the
i explosion.
| Almost all the trains on the :
Southern have been running from
one to four hours late during the i
past two weeks, and especially is
this is true of Nos 30 and 33. The
delay is due to these trains being
I held at ditfereut points to wait
on connections. The delays, while
very annoying to the travelling
public, as well as to the railroad
j people, are clue to the fact that the
road has more business than can he
handled promptly. It is to be i
hoped that in a short while normal
conditions wdl be restore!.
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The Florida Orange Crop.
The Florida orange crop is approaching
the million box mark
and will probably reach it next
season. About half of the present
crop has been marketed, and a well
informed dealer says that the total
will be in the neighborhood of
bOO.000 boxes. The fruit tin? year
is very Hue in flavor, though the '
color is not quite as bright as in
former years. The crop is averaging
to the growers about Si,25 a
box oil a trees.
NOTICE.?I have a quantity of wood
(standing) on the Murray place
south of Fort Mill that I wjlj dudose
of at $1 per cord, to bo paid "for
before wood is removed.
MRS. b. O'CONNELL.
NOTICE?The Jones Roller Mill on the
Catawba river is i?w prepared to ;
grind corn on Tuesdays and Fridays.
The Ferry is now oi<en to the public,
KDmAR JONES. 1
.11 'III ^^^l fl
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1 ?$90
GK
& A Happy 1 ew Tear
?
(? May the New Year brinjjr
(2) you mostly desire and therel
Q9 your fondest hones and most i
? I
g success iti u more marked deg
the competiSHtiiu; result of yi
?may our busiuess eonneetioi
brill" forth increased benefits
\Ve tender heartfelt than
<S>t appreciated patroMHCC bestow
on and year just closed.
>y Yours very (
I Meacham
(o) (2^5 ?>"?5 (
Little Money in Cotton.
A icpartanhur^ farmer hus conipiled
1110 following as to tin- cost
of raising a bale of oottou, .which
would seem sufHeient tf> show that*
more -(Money could bo had from
other crops than from the tlweex
staple: Feetilizer, $ I; picking. $7;:
niiuiiuir, ?2; hots" ami plow for Jive
days, ?5;other exposes, ?1.50; 1 -d
to renter f<?r use of land, etc,. ?ld.- ,
d0 when cotton is selling *;t 8c. 1
The total of these h^nres is $.'>2.80.
Jf the .bale weiuhs 500 iioiinds it
will nell for S 10. leaving a profit of
only about $7.20.
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A Million Voices,
Could hardly express the thanks
of Homer Hall, of West l\>int, la,
Listen why: A severe cold had settled
on his luii^s causing a most
obstinate cou^h. Several physicians
said lie had consumption, tint
could not help him When all
thought he was doomed he beipin to
use l)r. Kiner's New Discovery for
Consumption and writes--'*it completely
cured me and saved my life.
1 now wei^h 227 lbs." It's positively
ir mi ran teed for Coughs. Colds
and Lung troubles. L'riceiiOc and
$1-0)0. 'Trial bottle free atTlios. H.
Meacham's.
.
The Circuit Rider, a relieious
paper edited by Rev. K. A. Wilks
and published at Rock Z1 ill, has
ceased publication.
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Saved At Grave's Brink.
"I know 1 would loiitf a^o have
been in my ^rave,*' writes -Mrs. S.
11. Newsom, of Decatur, Ala. "If
it had not been for Electric Hitters.
For three years I suffered
untold a^ouy irmn the worst forms
of Indigestion,, Waterbrash, Stomach
and Howel Dyspepsia. Hut
this excellent medicine did me a
worm ot good. Sliiee using it i
cmi o.it heartly aud have gained
155 pounds." For Indigestion, Loss
of appetite, Stomach, Liver and
Kidney troubles Kleetrio Litters
are a positive, guaranteed eu re
Only 50c at Meachain's drug store
?
^ The annual supper of Elect ra
I.*udge, K. of I'.. will be hold tomorrow
evening in the town hall.
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Foils A Leadlv Attach.
"My wife was so ill that good
physicians were unable to help
her," writes Al. M. Austin, of Winchester.
lnd., ''but was completely
cured by Dr. King's . New L fe
Pills.'' They work wonders in
stomach and liver troubles. Cure
/constipation, sick headache. 25
cents at Meacham's Drug Store.
According to the new apportionment
of representatives to the several
counties under the last census,
the 124 scholarships at Wihthrop
will ho distiibuted next session.
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The Frido Of Heroes.
Many soldiers in tho last war
wrote to say that for Scratches,
JJruisi'H, (Juts, YVouuris, Corns,
Sore Feet and Stiff Joints, Buck-<
ten's Arnica Salve is the best in
the in tin- world. Same f<?r Burns!
Scalds, Boils, Ulcers, Skin KrupIions,
and Piles. It cures or no
pay. Only 25c at Muscimol's Dru^
Store
THIS MIUTHKK.N UAILWAY
Offers Its Usual \tuas Holiday
Hates This Year.
On account of tho Christinas holidays
the Southern Railway announces tho
sale of round trip tickets between all
points south of the Potomac and cast of
the Ohio and Mississippi river,, at a fare
and one-third for the round trip.
Tickets on sale Deo. 23, 21, 25 and
Dec. 30, 31 and Jan. 1 with final limit
of Jan. 3, also for students and teachers
of schools ami colleges upon presentation
of proper certificates, tickets at the
above rates will be sold on Dec. lfi to
22, inclusive, with final limit of Jan. 8,
inclusive.
13.? |
to Ioj M Yours. 0
you in pleutitude the tilings
ly witness a realization of CQ
cherished aspirations. May t3
rue than over before continue jc
?v? 1* labors and activities, and
i vvitli future developments
to nil concerned,
ks f -r your kind and much
ed upon us during the sens, aa
cordially, 09
& Epps. I
3??<oH8>S???00$?xj>
rii??v*H hoth our hands, hoping
that JIHKf will prove even better by
you than 1H02, which has been a
year uf unusual prosperity. You
may materially add to your future
prosperity and happiness by remembering
that we will continue
to keep tilings most comhicive to
your good health and will further
maintain our high standard of
j puriiy and exellence. No drugstore
in tlu' I uited Stall's keeps ji
higher class of prepiratiouu than
1 we d >, Cvr v e buy from the most
; reputable manufacturers and get
| the best. W hen your di ctor tells
| you to take a dose of medicine he
expects that medicine to be of a
standard strength. The labels on
our bottler will satisfy your doctor.
If you have not already learned
i the fact you will learn that our
prices are reasonable, that's the
i
: word, reiiKLMiahlo.
Ardrsy s Drug Store
FOR
FINE LIQUORS, WINES, ETC.
GO TO THE
OOUltl) SALOON,
MARK A. TEETER, Maimer,
51) \V. Trade St.. . . Charlotte, N. C.
PRICE LIST.
IIa<cktiuiii,HDtdi^ht) I yearold Cora $1.50
" " 2 " " " 2.00
Old Style Mt. Queou 1 " " 1.7->
it > it JJ it it ? >",
Pure N. C. Corn .'1 " " 2.25
" " ' " 5 " " 2.50
Patapsco Ryo J '' " 1.75
i. 2 " " 2.00
Pure Maryland Rye . . . , 2.50
Old Oakland Rye . . ... 5.50
Old Cubimd Kyo . . 51.50
Malt Rye :t.?M?
IVjtdli and Honey , . . . 2.00
Apple Brandy . 2.25
Obi Brandy . . . . 2.AO
Port Wine...... 2.00
Sherry Wine . , . , . 2.00
(linger Brandy ..... 1.55
We resiH'elsully Kolve.it your jiatrouflge
and will guarantee satisfaction and
prompt attent ion to all orders.
THE G< il'Kl) SALC H)X.
Mark A. Teijtek. Mgr.
I Bell Phono 2S0, . . . Char. Phouc 202.
Kiw Grccery and Meat Ma kei
I wish Id announce to my ft tends
11 til t I have recently add/al to my
market business u nice fresh stock
of Fancy Groceries and Confertioneries.
Hereafter I will keep
on hand at all limes a select stock of
FKESH MEATS.
iMUtV w ( I'u oin
I j ?nu v;Hi 1'J,
CANNED (iOODS,
FANCY CANDIES,
F1U ITS. NUTS,
CIO A US, TOBACCOS, etc.,
And will be pleased lo serve mv
friends when in need of anything
in my line.
Yours very truly,
.1. T. d. HARRIS.
t We promptly obtain II. K. anil Knrt-iKrT^'J
'Mend model, .iKrtcti 01 rd.oto t>i invention irii r
{free report on prttontnbility. boi free book, v
: ^p|Rp;!
i . Opposite U. S. Patent Office ?
~ washington
??<SG0??S>? @? S
11 A Happy
| to Ever
Please accept tunny tlianli
fi?) tin' past year. Out business i
gS I'ver had in our J8 year's l>u
Iliut out low prices and lionet
plecinted. We will endeavor
:n (i keep prices down to the
? successfully we will he coiupe
paying or cash customers. If
time and I nn; prices, ours is
jj' ?v int the hest totals at the lov
Qy ^et your trade. how prices 111
10UR SEMI-A'IMUIL
Commences January 1st.
Cloaks, Clothino, etc., ^o AT
Mow is the time for ^enui
L. J. Mi?
(3 ( Phone i
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A Happy
Til
perous In
To Our Many Frio
AVe thank one and
patronage il tiring ltMfc
The Nc
Finds us better pr
than over before. M
and w jl do our best tc
Yours
MILLS an<
jROUSE FUI
E. M. ANDREWS,
Kverything for home
comfort sold bore, on
i\\> i / \I*f I.Ulfll / 1
liUM 1^ I u.
,10vorvtiiii?uc favors credit huyin
prices elsewhere. < )ur qualilit s nr
bility. Our terms are pnutnallv
meat and the balance in weekly or
your convenience. Our sto k coiia
PARLOR and RKDROON
SION TAULKs! HALL R.
KNA.MKLK1) MODS. OJ
DIN I NO ROOM CHAIRS.
I
CARTS, DAIiV OA LiUi AC
Our stock represents nothing hut
very latest output of the best facto
, profits just to advertise the fact tha
j of House Furnishings.
Ea M. ANBRI
J. S. LYHCN
I
Dear Mrs Person: A good while
| backpay health coimiibuccd failing
and I f?ot in a low condition. I was
always tired; with poor appetite, so
tired always that I did not fool
equal in any exeinou in mi. i nan
enlarged glands on the neok which
were very sore and when I would
take cold they would enlarge and
cause 1110 much suffering. 1 often
hud s|m11s of inilaminatory rhenmatism
which affocted the whole of J
my body and rendered me helpless. J
1 tried medical treatment, which M
would give temporary relief, bat it I
din not cure me. I triad various 9
patent preparations, but they did H
mo no good. At la.il a frieiul
suadeil me to use 9
Mrs- Joe Persort'9
nemedLy afl
1 bought a half dozen bottles, a^9H
after takiug it 1 felt so much
that I did not feel like taking ^99H
i The next year in tho ,-.K H
1 knew I needed more and ag^^^H
took a half-dozen. I took it in
way until it has made a enini^^m
cure of me and my health is
The enlarged glands are ent^^^^l
cured, rheumatism entirely
I now in
health, and I advise every hod.
needs a tonic or are "run dow^^^^^H
use Mrs Jiki Person's Kemefl'^^^BBj
M KS. J - C. MOl^^^H
Viiii
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fNew Ye^r
ybody.
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is for your liberal ))>itr' n.i-:< ^
11 1 ?hb the her-t we hie. .? ?
:-iue.^s eare* 1* 'Thin t?li? \vs 'v;*
it huninosH methous Rr>- np- /Jt
to maintain our reputation,
loweBt noteh. To do
I led to cater only to prompt vv
you are looking for long r ^
not the lilacs, tint if umi
( ' " " J * "** 4 o
ro-t possibly pne h. we wii
nil long lime will not ^o to- f;V
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CLEARANCE SALE ?|
All Winter Divub vGuods, ?)
ine bargains. ;
kJSSJ3E57ST. %
\ o. 71.)
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and Pros
ew Year
nds and Customers,
all for their liberal
>
w Year f
epared to serve, you S
re solicit your trade
> please you.
truly,
d YOUNG.
I
(NISHINGS.
ROCK HILL, S. C,
CREDIT,! ']
ASH PRICES.
Our credit pri< ea are CASH"
c peix)i.?liy ^??nant?i>(| for dura*
YOl'R. 11*rnin. A Binail firnt. pay
monthly aiiioiinlB, ariHiitft'd to auit
i.sis of an excellent hbboiI incut 0/
vcjks.
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