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0m d Interest *v i y, of Charlptte, is visiting relatives in this place. For a reason which we' are unable to explain, no work was done , Monday and yesterday on the new . depot. * Mr. T. M. Hughes, of Lancaster, was a visitor to> Fort Mill yester day. Mr. Henry Massey, of Tirzah, was a visitor tb Fort Mill Friday and Saturday. Mrs. H. E. White and child, of Martinsville, Va., are visitors at the. home of Miss Alice White, two miles south of town. s v Mr. A. It. Kimbrell, of Rock Hill, was a Visitor to Fort- Mill Sunday. Born Sunday morning to Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Belk, a daughter. The weather of the past few days has been exceedingly cool for . the seaeon of the year and early morning tires have not been at all uncomfortable^. c Mr. John Nichols, of Pineville, was a visitor of Fort Mill yesterday. The Times is pleased to note that Mrs. It. F. Grier, who has been I II # _ 11 i < in ior several aays, was somewiiai improved yesterday. Miss Frances Harris returned to lier home here Wednesday from a visit to Mise May me Orr, of Rock Hill. Local politics are a little quiet at present, but it is understood that some oi the candidates are working in enruest in other parts of the county. Misses Nannie and Maud j Thompson and Tommie CuLp are ! spending a few days with relatives and friends in the Bethel section of the county. Mrs. W. S. Stewart and mother, 1 Mrs. Hotel)kiss, of Charlotte, were visitors Friday at the home of Mrs. L. P. Fulp, in tiiis place. Hon. O. W. Potts, of Pleasant Valley, has announced himself as a candidate for re-election to the House of Representatives from Lancaster cocr.ty. The need of more dwelling liouses is strcagly in evidence it. Fort Mill at present. There is not a vacant house in town and the | demand for tlreui is increasing each week. Mr. Brooks McClendon, a young man who for seveial months has been clerking in Meacham's drug store, has resigned his position and on Monday returned to his home at Blackviile, tS. C. Dr. J. H. Thornwell announced from his pulpit Sunday morning i that on the fourth Sunday lie will ; preach a special sermon to the | secret organizations of the town.; Members of the local orders are ! invited to the service and especi- ! ally those of the W. O. W. utid K.! of P. lodges. The work of erecting the now nd- , dition to the Millfort mill is pro- , pressing favorably, the walls hav- I ing been raised to the second floor, j and it is thought that these will be finished in a week or ton days, i The new machinery will bo placed immediatly upon the completion of the building. * At a meeting of the council a few days ago, it was decided to extend the time for the payment of street tax, without the penalty, to and including next Saturday, the 18th. A great many have not yet paid this lax, and to these this notice should serve as a warning. One of the "Fork" farmers some days ago took it upon himself to ascertain just what progress the cotton crop was making. A stick was set alongside a cotton stnlk and allowed to remain there for ten days, when it wns found, by actual measurement, that the cot ton had grown 5 inches, or half an : i. ?u ,i,? lUt'll rnun uci^, In the matter of holding a union Sunday school picnic, wo are informed that the Methodist and Presbyterian churches still favor Charlotte as the point for holding the picnic, h^t that the Baptists have abandoned the idea and will take their classes to some point near town for a day's outing. The dates for holding the picnics have not been named. The Times wishes to impress upon its advertisers the necessity of sending copy for nd. changes to this office not later than Tuesday at noon. Our forms are closed at 7 o'clock Tuesday afternoon and if advertisements do not reach us in the forenoon, we do not guarantee changes until the following issue. Unable to resist the youthful desire for candy, Crawford Tsehellier and "Soil" Johnston, two white boys, and Thornwell Roddy, colored, were convicted before Mayor Kirkpatrick Wednesday of having taken from the Southern depot about fourteen pounds of candy. The bovs were let off with fines sufficient to pay for the canamounting to about $1.30 each. V I ' ? l . . . H pr A SPEC! ,1 i . For TEN DAYS w< PANTS. We have too n of the many Bargains w ;ShC We have never had SLIPPERS, consisting o aid," "The Security," al ness and durabi'ity. Tr Ha We have an up-to-d; before buying and we \v Dry G We carry a full line when in need of anythii BARGAINS. 3VEXX_,I_ The electric power from the Catawba river plant whs 011 Monday morning applied to the bi^ motor in the weave room of the Millfort mill. As was the case at the Fort Mill Mfc. Co., the loomB went off with a somewhat swifter clicketv clack, but are running nicely and the management ie well pleased with the change. Work on the new Southern passenger station was begun on last Wednesday and it is progressing nicely. The foundations are down and it is said the contractors will complete the building in about 20 days. While the building is not. as large n3 was first thought it would be, the plans show that it will be quite a handsome station when completed. The Times has information to the effect that the county board of registration will visit Fort Mill on Tuesday, J une 2Sth, for the purpose of issuing registration certificates to those who desire them. It is hoped the voters of the town and township will awake to their interests and come out on that day and register. Mr. F. G. Whitlock has rented Ih. H-.i ? il.A T LUW HIlUp Hit I 11A I 111 CO, III I LIU tl (JIlfH building, of the Into J. 1,. Patterson, and has ongnged Mr. W. L. Walters, an export tonsorialiat, to conduct the business. Mr. Walters conies from McAdensville, N. C., where lie has been engaged since graduating from a New York barber seliool several years ago. Mr. Waltors nnd wife are boarding with Rev. E. A. Hartsell, on Ardrey hill. Mr. C. Id. Branson, the popular superintendent of the two mills here, has, on account of failing health, found it necessary to cehse his work, and on Tuesday of last week, left for Baltimore where he is now receiving medical treatment at the dolins Hopkins hospital. The latest report from Mr. Bransou is that ho is gradually improv nil; rum ii in iiiiiny iiitriiun iit'ic hope for him a speedy and complete recovery. During Mr. Branson's abpence, Mr. J. T. McGregor has chargo of the two mills here. Dr. ?T. II. Thorn well and daughter ; Miss Roberta, went to Clinton last ! week to attend the commencement J exercises of the Presbyterian College of South Carolina which is '< located there. Addresses were made by Senator 15. R. Tillman, Mr. E. 15. Mobley, of Rock Kill, and Dr. Thornwell, of this place. At a meeting of the beard of trustees helil during the' week, Dr. Thornwell was elected president of the college, but declined, not desiring to give up his pastorate here. Messrs. J. D. Fulp and B. II. Massey, of Fort Mill, are students of the school. A game of ball, witnessed by a largo crowd, was that Monday afternoon of the second nines of Rock Hill and Fort Mill, played on the local diamond. 'At the outset it seemed that the visitors were doomed to defeat, but in the 3rd inning 'Bradford, the home pitcher, "lost his arm,'' and the liock Hill boys Bcored 8 runs. The final score was, Rock Hill 1G; Fort Mill 4. There is talk of a game Friday afternoon on the Fort Mill grounds between the Highland Park team and the first nine of this place. I * * ] 1 ? 3 ?j ~~r?1 r AL PANTS SALE. e offer special inducements in MEN'S NI(^K lany and they MUST MOVE. Call and see some e offer in this line. >es and Slippers. a prettier or more complete line of SHOES and f the following brands, "The Star." "The Her1 of which have a national reputation for neaty a pair and be convinced of vheir service. ic 14 Gk fc 1=3 O. * c 1 i 9 IMMlOp 1 ICIICl ite line in Straw, Wool and Felts. See our line i ill save you money. toods and Notions. 5 of Staple 1)KY GOODS and NOTIONS, and lg in this line we can offer you some SPECIAL Respectfully yours, <S *. YOUNG ^?????@???>????0 ??0? ?<30? 0? I Tie Old Reliable Store.j j IOnly 15c 1 A Pound. I Fort Mill Ginghams at the ? j price of cotton?15c pound. ? These goods are put up in ? pound package ass'td colors. S I nay, Hay, iiay,? 0 Just received a second car 0 1 g of Number 1 Indian Timo- g ? thy llay. The very best ? ; g Hay that can be bought. ? g Yours for business, g II Tie Old Reliable Store! % T. B. SELK, PROP. 1 I @0??0????00????0??00??3?? SOU. RAILWAY SCHEDULE. EFFECTIVE MAY 29TH, 1904. SOUTHBOUND. Train No. 35 Lv Charlotte 6.25 p. Ar Fort Mill 7.80 p. Ar Chester 8.80 p ? 27 ? 0.16 a. ? ? ? 6.40 a. ? Cola. 10.15 u ? ,, 20 ? ,, 10.05 j). ? ? ,, 10.35 p. ,, ,, 1.25 p ? 33 ? ? 9.35 a. ? ? ? 10.07 a. ? 12.45 p NORTHBOUND. Train No. 20 Lv Chester 10.00 a. Ar Fort Mill 2. IS p. Ar Charlotte 3.30 p ? ? 28 ? Cola. 3.10 p. ,, ,, ? 6.35 p. ? ' 7.10 p ? 30 ? 6.10 a 9.13 a. 9.50 a ,, 34 ? ,, 5.15 p. ,, ? ? 7.30 p. ,, ? 8.08 p Note?Fort Mill is a regular stopping point for all the above trains, except Nob. 29, 33 and 84, which stop on tlag. No*. 25 and 20 do not run Sundays. M lip?ll Wefl Lace Curtains, WSI Wo can show the nicest lino we ever had, but our speci^HnK SI.25 and SI,50 per pair are worth your attention. Also fin^BgM ono8 at $2.00, $2.50 and VkOO. White Curtain Poles at 10c Saucers and. Tumblers. Nice Glass Tumblers, per dozen 25c^Pj China Ice Cream and Berry Saucers, per dozen, $1.00 W| Silk: irtiloloons. All Silk Ribbon, all colors, 5 and 3 1-2 inches wide at 10 cents. V Abetter quality at ' 15c 1 Talcum Pota "dera. 1 \ Mcnen's Talcum Powder 15c A very good powder at 5c A?illin?ry Bargains. We have begun to put the knife in prices, and if you want a hat cheap, call to see us. Our Milliner not being rushed, we will give you made-up hats cheaper than ever before. Meacham & Epps. A PROPOSITION. Does it Appeal to You ? We are very anxious to do the Clothing and Shoe business of this section, and in return we pledge ourselves to give you fair treatment anu goous at me lowest price possible. We extend to every citizen of this section a cordial invitation to visit our store before buy** ing Shoes and clothing. 1 hen, if we can't trade, there's no harm done. (jet the Habit of trading with us. " -if-' Yours to serye, McElhaney-Parks Co. I ..J... M.t m .11^ i the line for business, ? I i?BO THB I 1MU PTT7AC11TJW I ^j\ates THE LINE FOR ALL THE BEST | j OH THE \SXJMMER RESORTS (TftUTHEfiM Complete Summer Resort Folder Mailed Free to Any Address. KA51MY AmT W. 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