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Items of Local Interest Miss Estelle Massey is visiting relative*; in Roek Hill. Mr. Frank Hunter, of Lancaster. a visitor here Monday. Quite a iiuiuher of eases of tmiui|>e art* repotted in and around town. Polities have the of way now and are the general topic of conversation. Miss Mabel At drey returned tioine Friday, after a visit to Miss Aanie Massey. of Ki>ck Hill. Miss Mary Boyd, of Pineville, was a sanest of Iter sister. Mrs. S. L Meaeliatu. duriny: the past week. A weather jwophet predicts a* svet snmtner in payment of the) winter *ud *prinv: shortage in rein. { Tlie layino of brie!; was com inenced MoiKUy morni'i^ on the 100-foot futi'iisi <u of the Millfort ?1? fe'i'i) iuu u r^.,v?ur will hold iiH regular monthly meet invi tomorrow evesiii^ at 7 :.'U) u'flock Presiding Elder Meadow, of Hock Hill, tilled the pulpit of tlie Methodist church hero Sunday rindit. Miss Alice Ardrey, of Provi<lenee, visited lier si-ter, Mrs. .1 L. Spruit, of this place, during <he past wivk. Tlfct Fort Mill graded school I Hiving closed Friday, Prof. !. A. Tute left M inula) veuin^ foa Ins It oine in Yorkville. Mr. K.Niius. and sons Frederick. Willie and due, went to Mt. Holly, N. (\, yesterday for a visit to rcJutii'ss. Misses Louise McMurray and Esther Ho yd returned to WinHirop yesterday, after m whorl visit to i.elat iyes in Font M: IJ. Missus Mamie hit uud Lillian Flo vers, of Jfoek U ill, wvrr quests of the Misses Harris, on Unite atrerit duriui; the pitsl week. Dr. and Mrs. J. It. Mark left Monday eveniuo f??r New York city. where they will spend several week* with their sons. Messrs. W in. and Harry Mack. Lots of paint is hein<^ iwed in Eon Mill now. and many lesidences are heui" heuut ilhai by reeeivh. fresh coat of paint. Prof. M, A. Douglas came up Friday evening from Fort Lawn to utituid the exhibition Friday nitjlit of tile local graded school A number of yount; ladies and (? -ntlemen ass< inli.cd in the town ball Monday evening and enjoyed the pleasures of an impromptu dance. Tiie Times fakes pleasure in an i.jouiicmiu in?n i m|>t. !. \\ . Ardrey has decided to *.*??I? i" the met' for <lie le^islutuif. S t- liis announce meat ii< the candidates' column, {'itton Wfll lie lute in this ficc4his yeai ou account of the cool. dry weatuer of the past few weeks. Much of it is just now beoiiuiino to come up. The new candidates in this issue <?JF The Times are, Mr. J. A. I*>luir ley, of Roefc Hill, woo aspires to f lie ojfci e of county superintendent. Mid Mr. duo. A. Hunter, of Vork- , v'llle, who is a candidate for auditor. See candidates column. At a meeting of the hoird of1 trustees of the Kurt Mill graded m-Iioni., held Monday moruiuo, the the following ladies were elected .assistant teachers for the coming session: Misses Xan Tliornwell, Minnie Garrison, Wren Karris lllid M is .1 \\ triiii^ At h meeting of the (i rand Lodge K. of 1\, in Greenville last w< ek, J >r. J. H. Thoruwell ??f ?rI Mill, was re-elected grand keeper of rexaoi<ds and seal fi>r another year. The ne ct meeting of I lie Judge will l>e held in Beaufort next year. In the presence of a uumbr of friends, .in .the jurrlor of tbeir residence, Sundae afternoon, Bulow Wils'-o. the infant daughter of Mr. and Mr? h. !. Mnwey, was christened by It.-v. J, If. Thornwell. In honor of the event de- i Jighlful r? fresh incut a were served.1 The little woman was the recipient of a good uiaoy tokens of regard. MissSallie Bennett, whose home is >tbout three Hides north of Fort Mill, lie? dangerously ill as a result oi being kicked by a horse on last Sunday morning. The young la dy had entered the li irnlot for the purpose of feeding some rows and while passing one of the horses 1 lie all.iiim! tune d suddenly, and with terriffie force, landed both feet in the young lady's side. M ss Ben net's condition is considered quite Serious. i That was an amusing incident j Saturday afternoon when one of i the small boys cast his lisli hook i in the drain leading down Main etreet fro:u the public v/etJ. dust n whether this stream is inhabited by fisli weare unable to swy, hut : \T -tit II I'ti tliuuunrl ii >n !??* ?t-* #! *_? 1 bad nsM.I tlu1 prop??r kitirl <>f bait, li?> would have one4-?*Hflt-d in liiiiiliiio in minuM'ous ladpoJe^ aud wi^letajja. i I A SPECI lor TILS DAYS v PANTS. We have too of the many Bargains > Sh< We have never had SLIPPRRS, consisting aid," "The Security," a ness and durability. Y r-:"' He AYe have an up-to-d before buying and we \ ory t We carry a full lin when in need of anvthi 15 A KG A INS. 3VIXI_.]L Iiiasniueh us ii seems mi miI ossibil.ty fur the eouneel In k ? j? , the drain from the public well in decent condition. we would sue I U'est that ill** present Wt'll !? ' closed, and instead, use the well mi llu* llotelikiss lot across the street This would at least do away willi the mud and lillli now seeking itway down the town's main tlioruyh fare. Mr. Andrew Hill of upper Fort Mill township, who was a visitor here Monday, says that the nr.tin .*.? ?i..*. < ' ? : i.: i. 1 111 j? 'i iiwun *?? * n\- r*i*\ null III ? 11 11" 11 lie lives is lit* rally covered willi <*11ilie*11 bugs. The Itii^s Hie h?> i numerous 111>it Mr. Hill says a few days ago while passing a field of grain one could scarcely place a linger upon tiie ground without striking h bug. H is feared that the grain crop in that section will be seiiously damaged by tlx- pest The teachers and pupils of the graded school were given a pleasant surprise last Friday afternoon when i'rof..?. A. Tate presented each with a check for one cold drink at the local soda fountains. Prof. Tate dining his two sessions as principal of the school, has greatly endeared hiinsclf to the scholars, teachers, and pat i ons. hiuI many have been heaul to express regrets that lie is to no longer be connected with the school. ** The Graded School Entertainment. The closing exercises of the Fort Mill graded school took place last I* i iday evening in the town hall Fully nOO people gathered in the hull to witness the exercises and all were well pleased and pronounced the occassioM a success. It was an inspiring scene and those connected with the school have abundant masons to feel prwud of the ti ruiinatioii of a very successful school term. I )r. .1. II. Thornweli opened the exercises in a most ap propriate piayer, thanking (iod for the public school system, and asking 11 is bies-tngs upon itsann\ of teachers and the youth attend ing. This prayer (amill but bring tin* l\ulll->/* t/'lo >. .lu IIIJO I'^e . .... iieni'ts Slid nilWO^t l|t*!l OUT idleJM auce to a cause which in doin^ so 111IkoU to tile liplifllll*4 <4 t lie people, l'heu followed the recitations, drills, dialogues, etc., which were rendered in such a mini tier as to show that the teacheis and pupils had put form their hest efforts to uu?ko the occasion a success, and this they accomplished. ? ? May Have Encampment. Members of the locnl military company will read with interest the announcement that an encamp men) of the State troops this year, in addition to the army iiiaiieuvres at Manassas, is u/4 improbable. The cost ot an encampment i.-, ubout ?20.000 and Creii. Frost hae received a statement from the whi department saying that there is now on hand to the credit of thi.-? Stale $J,M07, after an expenditure of $>17,0~>2 frotu the fund of HHhJ. For equipment purposes theie is $0,839 ii'J. As soon as the war department receives the reports of .1 !. -- i ? ' me iiihjktiiii^ (ifjirers, ?ihi null iv port states titht tire troops art* ready to take the Held, tlit* encanij> UK'lit id u sv.ilJ Ix; .taken up. :al pant vc ot'lcr fecial inducer many and they Ml'ST >1(J ?vc offer in this line. 3es and Slipp I a prettier or more eomj of the following brands, II of which have a nation ry a pair and be convince its, Hats, Ha late line in Straw, Wool : vill save you money. aoods and No e of Staple DRY CJOOl Hi; in this line we can of! Respectfully yours, ,s , "Y"C ??SE?303O3? ? I Tlifi Old Rel I Only 15c ? Fort Mill (Jin ?3 price of cot to ? I g Those L*'<)(MIs i ^ pound parkas*' II Hay, He i ? Just received ? of Number 1 g thy Hay. ' ^ Hay that ea 0 ^ Yours for | The Old Bel <? T. B. BEI 0?0 000?????? CrUp Condensation. At a funeral Sunday of a proniinenW contractor of DesMoines, la., three wmnen wvre in the proces sion, earli of wlioni claimed the dead man u her husband, dudtra AJton li. Parker, of New York, the niHell talked of, and untalkative candidate for the presidency, is a lii^h church Episcopalian. His soil-in law is rector of the lviljoaton church. The State Press Association started on their trip to St. Louis last Friday. They carried about forty in the party. Fewer guilou* wears louder; Devoe 'S SALE. ?. a.% uents in MIAN'S Mtlli >\ I;. Call and see some | crs. >lete line of S1IOHS and "The Star," "The Herat reputation for neatid of their service. ts. ind Felts. See our line flon s. )S and NOTIONS, and er you some SPFOIAL JTTHSTG & CPQi SKS ?S ?<o ?? ialle Store ! rn?Till? ?- mi-?iw ^ l Pound. | """"""""" il V-,V ighuius at the ^ II-15c pound. 0 ire put up in Q c ass'td colors., ? iy. Hay, j a second car <?) Indian Tiino- S The very best (? & n he bought. fO n business, @ O lialils Store,! .K, PROP. || -*-v ? ^ FOK GOOD WHISKIES, WIN ES, BRAND I US, ETC., CAM, ON OK WKITH TO AV. II. IIOOV VAX, C1MR1.0TTB. N. C. ? ?? Don't sutler with your eyes and headaches. Have them tested and fitted with proper glasses. Examination absolutely free and ylassen at. half price for a short time. Sat intact ion guaranteed or no pay. L.J MASSES, | Selling Out j* (?r All Mens" and Hoys' Clothini;, ^Jr tilings nt less than cost, such us UX> Ladies' (>xfords at 7*>c. 100 Mens' a at half price. l.O(K) yards of 1J> to 2( ? 10 cents. 2*? cent .lupuaese Mat tin Fans at $1 .IK). Hammocks at $100. ^ $1 For Two "W . - - ......... .IV lilt; l JllTiy ???. \V< of tin** White Coco Oil Soup with ev? ^ oiHul-s you buy from us. You will ti tlit- $1100.00 IMnuo, W Now "noils just arrived. ?{* Coin part* our prices mid sue how Cfc you on Kuril it iiru, Stoves and Sowini | i, i, MA S $ lMtlNl'KLY? ]Prince] IMtlNC'Kil.Y ? Prince! I'RINCKLY? Prince! IMIINCKLY? Wh.y its tin? | SO Cent E on tlT.? marl saio only t? ItySeacham & I [OX FOR ii I FDR LH9IES AND | J p Itjl Vici, Pat Li j I er? Tans, et( I prices our I petitors dan ji touch. Come | andbeconvh J II J "f?rr tub 2) ( CX.SAgJ. UCI mc 11: of trading vu | your money ' | I more. I I McElhaney Par! I mh^hhi -r-T r,. ,_u. ^ 0UWVSR r , THE LINE FOi ?3W a-^^rr THE LINE FOI THE LINE FOI ON THE SUMMER g&UTHSRES ? Complete Sum } *?! && Mailed Free tc J&ASLWAY w A t,jrk s h h ^ Pms. Traffic Mtr. Cen'IPn / WASHINGTON. D.C. W/tSHINU > .? _^v -V it Cost, ft and a prent many & pairs of $1 lo $1.50 ft nrl Hoys' Straw Hats ft ? cent Embroidery at p at 20 renin. Fly m Ice Cream Freezers, *?e!k: 1 will uive one cake ^ ry (lollar'H worth of ^ Iso yet a ticket for ^ much we ejui save i Mnehiiu'B. ^ SEY, | PRINCELY' ? Ly? Pit INC ELY ? Ly? - 36* PRINCELY? Ly? PRINCELY* greatest JHIRT ^?t. For Epps. ' J it. BBSESHH SwSQhoBM DS MEN eath- j 5-, at com - j o? *-?. 4 MW t M m see h, r iced, I HABIT" here buys > ' i (s Co., S* ; ! S9HBI ? rn IIMN (Mil 11 * I lift .- - ----- 5. I * BUSINESS, * PLEASURE, < ALL THE BEST RESORTS mtr Resort Folder > Any- Address. I ARowieie, W. H. Taylo*. > ?3. Aeont, Asst. Cob'I Pass. Art. rON.O.C. ATLAMTA, OA. M