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d Interest
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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!
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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
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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
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i the line for business, ?
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^j\ates THE LINE FOR ALL THE BEST | j
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(TftUTHEfiM
Complete Summer Resort Folder
Mailed Free to Any Address.
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