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Items of Local Interest Prof. J. A. Tate vras over yesterday from Yorkville. Prof. R. J. Herndon, of Yorkville, spent Monday and yesterday here on business. Mr. James Thorn we 11 spent several days in Rock Hill the past week with Mr. Alex. Fewell. Misses Wren Harris and Gstelle Massey spent Thursday in Rock Hill shopping. Mrs J. G. Massey came up from Rock Hill Thursday to visit relatives hare. Mrs. H. E. White and child who kave been visiting relatives here, re Jnow visiting M<-W_W bite's mother in Lancaster. jL Mrs. Alex. Mack and children, ef Hawkinsville, Qa,, are visitors at the home of Dr. J. B. Mack, of this place. The Dover Yarn Mill, at Pineville, has obtained leave to increase its capital stock to $180,000, half of Which is to be preferred stock. The new candidates announced in this week's Times are Mr. H. G. Brown, of Filbert, for sheriff, and Hon. J. S. Brice for the State senate. Messrs. Neeley and Burton Massey, of Rock Hill, spent Thursday with relatives in Fort Mill. Mr. M. A. Conolly, of Kershaw, is spending a few days with Mr. J. J. Bailee in this place. So far only three candidates have announced for the legislature from this county. The demand seems greater than the supply. The Times is requested to state that prayer meeting will be held at the Presbyterian church this evening at 8:15 o'clock. Public invited. Miss Mary Poag returned to her borne at Ebenezar Friday after a pleasant visit to the Misses Kirkpatrick, of this place. Mrs. A. J. Downs left Saturday for an extended visit to her daughter, Mrs. W. H. Parks, of Union. Mr. R. D. Jones, of Huntersville, N. C., was a visitor Sunday at the home of Mr. D. O. Potts, of Pleasant Valley. Mr. Sam. F. Massey baa been .seriously ill for the past week at his home two miles west of Fort Mill. He is slightly improved at present. A complaint in a suit for $1,500 . damages against the Catawba Power Co., has been filed in Charlotte by Will Harris, who received, it is alleged, serious injuries to his right hand while helping to unload a wagon of poles some months ago. A game of ball was played Friday between Fort Mill and the Highland Park teams, on the latter's diamond at Rook Hill. The soore at the end of the eighth inning stood 13 to 1 in favor of Fort Mill, and the game was called. These teams will play a game here July 6th. Catawba River is quite a popular resort nowadays for the people of this section. During the past J 1 fix leu uHyu several moonugm picnics have been held on the banks of this grand old stream and all those who attended report pleasant times. Cast. S. E. White, who has been in Lancaster for several months, returned to his heme here during the past week, accompanied by his daughter, Mrs. Leroy Springs. Mr. Springs, who has been in New York tor some time arrived Saturday. One of the largest specimens of blue orane seen in this section in a number of years was killed Friday morning by Mr. Hill Merritt on Steel creek, two miles east of this place. The bird measured 6 i o : u? t a:_ a- i:_ 4GCL UUU J lUCUt'H 1IUII1 lip 1U up of the wings and was 5 feet high. Finding the business unprofitable, Mr. F. G. Whitlock has olosed his barber shop in the Jones building and will in a few days open a stock of notions in the room. Mr. Walters, the young man who has been conducting the business, left Sunday for Mooresville, N. C., where he will engage in similar work. Mr. Eld. L. Pegram, an uncle of Mr. F. T. Pegram of Fort Mill, died Thursday afternoon at his home near Gaatonia, N. C., after an illness of only two days duration. Mr. Pegram was 77 years of age, and served through the war with a North Carolina regiment. The funeral took place Friday at Stanley Creek Presbyterian church and was oonduoted by Rev. W. H. Wilson. There are still several hundred bales of cotton in the hands of the producers in this county. Owing to the fact that they were unable to make up their minds to turn it loose at 16 cents several months ago, it is not likely that any except those who have outstanding obligations would sell nqF evon at the price. A SPEC! For TEN DAYS w PANTS. We have too n of the many Bargains ^ She We have never had SLIPPERS, consisting c aid," "The Security," al ness and durability. Ti Ha We have an up-to.d; before buying and we v> Dry We carry a full lint when in need of anythii BARGAINS. 3VEII_iX, There are two valuable crops that can be profitably planted in July. The late Irish potato crop and the rutabaga crop. Mr. H. C. Cnlp, who is at present engaged in supervising the grad- j ing of the Charlotte and Lancaster road between Pineville and Harrison's church, was a visitor to Fort Mill Sunday. The Chicora cotton mill, of Rock tt:II ? :n _i 1 -??* * * - xiiii) ?iu uioao Liuwii aooui ?iuiy 1, in order to enlarge the plant, put in some new machinery and install electric motora. The last mentioned improvement may not be perfected just at this time, bat the mill will use electricity eventually. The date for the Clemson scholarships examination has been fixed for July 8, which is the same day on which all other examinations will be held. It has been stated that these examinations would be held on July 6, but the date has been changed. A loss which was keenly felt was that a few nights ago of about six bushels of seed peas which were stolon from a small room adjoining McElhaney's livery stables. The peas had been stored there by mills ana Young, and from the fact that it is almost impossible to buy peas at any price at present, the loss falls heavily. No clue has yet been discovered as to who committed the theft. The Times has heard a number of comments about its article of lost week concerning the probability of an election upon the question of establishing a dispensary here should the Charlotte liquor houses be voted out on July 5. All agree that the eleotion is more than probable and quite a number are of the opinion that it would carry for the dispensary. The largest paint contract ever given in this county was recently placed with the Hock Hill Drug Co., by President D. B. Johnson, of the Winthrop Normal and In dustrial College. The order calls for one thousand gallons of paint and will be used in painting the inside and outside of the state's college. A lodge of J. O. U. A. M0 was instituted here during the past week by Mr. J. S. Wilson, of Lancaster, who is State secretary of the order. A very enthusiastic meeting of citizens was held Friday evening in the town hall and when the books for membership were opened twenty nine enlisted. Mr. Wilson is to be congratulated upon his success in arousing interest among our young men and in securing such an excellent membership at the organization. The < lodge gives promise of enjoying a long and successful career. A similar lodge was organised here several years ago, but fell through for reasons best known td those who were associated therein. That is an interesting bit of news which tells us that an agent is harrying from (iaatamala to the Texas cotton fields with a hord of red ants to devour the boll weevil. When the infections weevil has been destroyed, what will become of the ants? Wasted?A good up-to-date physician to looato at FV^rt Mill, flood location. Addroaa "Doctor," care The Times. V ' ?* V "V ' """ "I , 7ui J AL PANTS SALE. e offer special inducements in MEN'S NICE nany and they MUST MOVE. Call and see some re 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 neat ~y a pair and be convinced of their service. itSp Hats, HdtSi ate line in Straw, Wool and Felts. See our line rill save you money. ioods and Notions. j of Staple DRY GOODS and NOTIONS, and ng in this line we can offer you some SPECIAL * m Respectfully yours, .S X YOUNG^060006000800006080080688 in Old bloik Store.! I ICE WATER i j E UR, E EI to|| ; || Everybody. ; ' I All Snnimer | I Clothing Offered | I at Greatly Re- | duced Prices. |. I Tie Old Reliable Storel' ? T. B. BELI, PROP- ? SOU. RAILWAY SCHEDULE. KFFiSfJTTYK MAY MTU, 19i>4. SOUTHBOUND. Train No. 35 Lt Charlotte 6.85 p. Ar Fort Mill 7 *0 p. Ar Chester 8 90 p ,? m 27 i, ,, 6.16 K. N ,, n 6.46 a n Oola. 10.15 n ,, I, W ii 10.05 p. ,| ,? ,i 10.95 p. ,, ,, 1.35 p it h 22 ? ? 636 a. ? ? ? 10.07 a. ,, ,, 19.45 p NORTHBOUND. Train No. 36 Lt Ch?star 10.00 a. Ax Fort Mill 2.18 p. Ar Charlotte 3.30 p > 2? t? Ooln. 3,10 n *, ? 635 p. ,, ?, 7.10 p ii it 20 n *i 6.10 a. ,, ? fi 9.13 a. ., ., 9.50 > i 26 ,| ,i 5.15 p. n i, t, 7.30 {a i, n 603 p Not*?Fort Kill M n regular atoppag point for nil the abore trains, except Nod. 39, 3$ juid 34, whieh Mop .oa Oak, No*. 35 and 36 do not mn Sunday*. ' vr; r'* Tflfflfo V "" 'iij - . l ^ | Our Remnant Room | Is open again, and many good tilings can be found hern S 5 at half price. Come and see what we hare in this room. J 25c Summer Dross Goods at - lS^c ^ 25c Silk Mall at ~ U^c fPj M 1 5c Linen Crash for skirts at t\c 25 ud 50c OanUat 10c . . (R T5c Ladies' Skirts at 45c tK rx 10c Ginghams at 7 1-Sc m * 50c and $1 Straw Hats at _ _ -26c V Uk 35c Straw Hats at 10c $1.25 and $2.'00 Ladies Slippers at T5o ^ K Men's $3.00 Patent Leather Oxfords at- .$1.90 tf ^ 25c Pictures at Ma R Iadios Cndervests at ...4b K tA A few $1.00 Ccnets at- Mb Q 500 yards Silks, all kinds^.. half price K SA 15 and 20c lun broideries at 10b JK $2.50 Fly Fans at $110 5 m Sewing Machines $Cl5D ep Sg ^ Cooking Stoves - $5.90 ep ^5 Si Go Carts and Baby Carnages $6.180 ap JO Sp Come see the bargains. I t, J, MA S SEY, | REMODELING SALE. In a few days the workmen will commence an addition to our store of 40 feet. Also to remodel the inside of the old room. We want as few goods in the way as possible. We will not attempt to give prices, but want you to call and see for yourself if we do not mean every word we say. We must have less goods to handle as the entire rear end of the old store will be torn away. Thanking you for the best June trade we ever had and asking you to help make this the banner July, we are yours truly. UEAGHAM S EPPS. Shoes! Shoes! Shoes! #r~~Our shoes fit the foot auu! our prices don't pinch the purse. See us for the next pair. A new stock just in. Ask your neighbors if \*m they don't buy their Shoes I^'\\ from us. I| Ciet on the band wagon g and help others sing the 1 praise of wearing shoes that ^^5^1 fit the feet and don't pinch J the purse. We 542,1 only the best I goods in the latest styles. McEIhaiiey-Parks Co. -sew _ 4 the line for business i tejs? nre * thk uns for pleasure* | ; raluk the line for all the hot ?* c summer resorts 1 opu.sra.r?.iw. j i l35wx?^? hrfud pm to Amy a mum. ?^RaL?r4l W.A.T?w. S- H. Rwowot. V.N.TMW. ? ' _ Pkn.TnmcMcr. GwlIWAnM. j R ^ WAsaiMoroM. u.c. m9inara.D.c *mm,Ok ' , 1 " ? ? " - - ' ' * ' % . i ?'' - *