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fl Items of Local Interest Miss Mary Boyd returned Fr"?(dny from ? visit to tier parents in ' I'inevilt**. Dr. C. B. Stephenson, of Char- ! Intte, was a visitor to Fort Mill i {Saturday. Mrs. Ij. H. Dnikefnrd, of Aslieville, is here on a visit to her sire tern. Mrs. K. Shannon and Mrs/ S. H. Stephenson. Attention is directed to the new advertisement, of L. A. Harris & Co.. which appears in another col limp. Mrs. W. H. Howard line been seriously ill for several days at her 1.. _ ril-L a- A rr%t ihmup mi vieu??uru hirfei. 1 ne 111' I fant son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard I is also seriously sick. The Times is requested 1o announce (bat. Dr. Tlioiuwell will : preach a special sermon in the; Presbyterian church next Sunday afternoon at 3 30 o'clock. A eollec- j tion for the benetit of home mis- j eiotis will be collected during the service. The condition of Miss IV ssie ; Patterson, who has been ill for] several weeks, is reported to be' somewhat improved. Mrs, W. S, Patterson, who on Thursday was stricken suddenly ill while on a visit to Miss Bessie Patterson, is also reported better. Mrs. Martha Coll harp died Monday at the home of her nephew Mr. Bowman Merritt in lower Gold Hill section. Mih. Coltharp was Ho you'R of a^e ami had for a number of year-* resided at the home of Mr. Merritt. The funeral service took place yesterday morninir at II oVIoek at Harrison's church, the liev. W. M. Pickens, of Piueville, conducting the service. In a trial Monday morning before Magistrate McElhaney, Lee Walker, colored, was sentenced to the chain gang for forty-five days or to pay a fine of $40. The charge against Walker was that of carrying a concealed weapon and of assaulting one John Spratt, colored. The difficulty took place at a gathering of col tired people at the home of Walter Wiiiu, on East Boo li street. A?s the result of an attempt to nrrest a negro man who had been beating a ride on one of the southbound freights. Officer Hall on last Wednesday very unexpectedly came upon and captured ab ?ut ten gallon-? of contraliand whiskey. The officer was notified that the negro was hiding iit a coal car and was susi ected of having with him a quantity of whiskey. The officer started in the direction of the ear, but the negro caught sight of him and heat a hasty retreat to the woods, leaving his whiskey, which was later shipped to the JStato dispensary in Columbia. Ofsath of Mr. R M Erwin The sad intelligence was received here yesterday mottling of the death of Mr, K. M. Erwin, which occured Mondav niedit at 10.30 o'clock at his liutue in Pineville. Mr. Erwin had Ixjen in ill health for several weeks but was stricken seriously ill on Sunday lust. The news of his death was a I great shock to his friends here, many of whom knew nothing of his illness. Mr. Erwin was 37 years of age and a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Erwin, of Fort Mill township. He was reared on the fariu of his father near Fort Mill remaining there until about 22 years of age, when he entered the mercantile business here, being associated with Mr. A. O. Jones, j A few years later he sold his inter?'8t here to Mr. Jones and moved to Rock Hill, where for some years he filled the position of book-keeper for R. T. Fewell & Co, His next move, about 5 years ago, was to Piueville, where he had bought the stock of merchand.se of Heath & Nivens. This business Mr. Erwin successfully conducted up to the time of his death. Fifteen . years ago he married Miss Dovie Potts, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Potts, of Steel Creek, N. C., and to them were horn five chiP dren, three daughters and two sons. These with his wife, father and mother and a brother. Mr. J, W. Erwin, of Fort Mill, survive. Mr. EjI'wiu was widely acquainted throughout this section and his many friends will be sorely grieved to learn of his sudden death. The funeral service was held yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock from the home of the deceased, Mllss L. L. Poag Dead. Miss Lou L. Poag, whose illness wns noted in last week's Times, died Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock at the home of her relative, Mr. L. N. Gulp, on booth street, after an illness of many weeks. Her death was got unexpected to the members of the family and immediate friends, for these had several days before realized that her revpveiy all but imp OS" 1 =FREE Commencing Sej ets. Every purchase TH Fifty Tickets ent Twenty-five tick< Fifteen tickets ci Ten tickets entit Five tickets cntil FU] We have a comp Bedsteads, Washstai I Kitchen Cabinets, S< Chairs, Sideboards, i Novelties of all kinds DRY GO< Our stock of Dr Pants is heavier tl prices lower. Look o\ I GHC Our Grocery dep food products obtair livered at your home MILLS <S I ble. Mib8 Puhjx iin.il lived to Ml-' ; tniu a ripe age, about 75 years, and to her advanced years as much as tn any otlier cause is to bo a^! cribea her death. Miss Poag was reared in Chester ! county, near Hicklin station, and r si led t lere with an elder sister, i Miss Mattie Poag. Upon the death of the latter, Miss Poag j came to Fort Mill to live with another sister, Mrs. L. N. Culp, w I lose death occurred some mouths ago, and there remained until the aumons came Wednesday. The : death of Miss Poag marks the | passing of the only direct deHceudeut of the Poag family. The funeral service was held Wednesday moaning by Dr. J. H. Thornwell, after which the remains were taken to Fishing Creek ; church, Chester county, for burial. TRESSPASS NOTICE. All persons aro hereby forbidden to I tresspass iu any manner npou the land9 of the undersigned, whioh include the Huffman place. D. A. LEE. WANTED?Lady or gentleman of fair educatiou to travel for a firm of $ IhO,j 000 capital. Salary $1,072 per year j and expenses; paid weekly. Address j M. Porcival, Fort Mill, S. C. ' WANTED?Purchasers for 60,000 shingles. Will sell at a bargain. A. A. Pradpord, Jr. Shredded Wheat Bis*cuit Grape Nuts Force Postum Cereal The most popular foods for | Dyspeptics, Invalids and chil* dren. All Fresh. Ardrey's Drugstore, u t.'.: ! FREE! FREE!? itember 1st, 1904, we will issue trade tickof 50 cents entitles you to one ticket. p" PBFSFIMTft itles you to a Handsome Framed Picture, ^ts entitles you to a smaller picture, ititles you to a nice, large plate, les you to a nice dinner plate, les you to a nice piece of Glassware. RNITURE.= lete line of up-to-date Suits, Odd Dressers, ids, Hall Racks, Schiflbniers, Wardrobes, >wing Machines, Safes, Cupboards, Tables,! Springs, Mattresses, Rugs, Pictures and m I ODS, NOTIONS, ETC^ y Goods, Notions, lints, Caps, Shoos and liis season than ever before, and the or our line; we will save vou money. : artment is always iillod with the ehoicest table. All orders nromntlv Iillod mwl do_, I ? 1 ?' "* " at the very lowest price. : : : Yours for business, 5 YOUNG, SSac ?I? GOLD, GOLD. ?1,500 worth of Furniture and Stoves to REGARDLESS of COST. Think a minute! A 82.50 Folding Spring at 81.75, or a nice Chair at from 40c up. % I We are going out of the Furniture and Stove business, hence these low prices. ANOTHER FAOT. Have just received from New York a big line of Clothing, bought at bargain prices, for men, boys ami children and it will be GOLD in your pocket to buy from us. Will close out a lot of Men's Pants at and below cost. We always have big bargains in Shoes for all. Wear a Jefferson Hat and be in style. I HOT STUFF! Big Buck Tobacco, J55c a pound. Two Pounds Levering's Coffee, 25c. One Gallon of Good Molasses 20 cts. T.IB. IB E X_i K . ' * : i' i Handsome F1 R,: Wo appreciate your der to show our apprei absolutely free a hanch commencing Thursday tion to our 8300.00 P given away Dec. 23rd, for every dollar you sp drawing will take nlae v ' . 1 clay for the previous presents consist of clci rn^s, china, chairs, slic and may be soon in on New sty I es in ladies' just arrived. Ladies' Co; ure at lowest prices. See Xj. G". I Cloaks and 5? Our 1 itit* of Cloaks and SS for Indies?$?*i 00, 4.00, 32 and 12.B0. Co Misses Jac \ ? > or > r\s\ i > /n ?_ ? >, o.uu anil o.ou. H Oln-ilclroin's @ At $1.25, 1.50 hnil 2.00. ^0 In a few days we will li (50 $1.24, 1.50, 2.00, 3.00, 4. ? "Wallcirxer S x 00, 1.50, 2.00. and 3.1 Dress Skirts ?$4 00, 5.1 X Carpets 25: In short lengths at 30c ?f A.rt Square 5x All wool 0 by 12 feet, $ J* All wool 0 by 15 feet, 1 l'art wool 0 hy 12 feet t ?j UR-mars !0! A splendid line nt S1 -25 5? The largest and host stock c Cjy we ever had. g Meaclian V XJ 6 | SAY IN EI ( * Are You Cold? ? If so go down to 1 ? Elhaney-Parks Co., * J* let tlieni tit you up ii '$ good suit of clotf $ shoes and underwc Then you won't worn why I feel good, fortl sell clothes so chea] can't afford to go si $ ering these cold day: X The nbove expression is ^ one of our innny well-pie ^ customers. | frfcEIhaney \\jt i wr * * r\ w orK w en uone, Have you Table Cloths, Counterpainos, Doilies, Window Curtains, Blankets, etc., laundered by the Model Steam Laundry, of Charlotte, N. C. Prices for laundering the above nitides cheerfully furnished. Suits pressed 35c; suits drycleaned and pressed, 50c; suits washed ami pressed, 75c; ooat or pants pressed, 15c; cleaned and pressed, 25c; skirts pressed, 25c; cleaned and pressed, 50c. Our shipments are made Thursday aiorninys and returned Saturdays. McElhaneyvParks Co# The Clothing and Shot Mid, l * *.y . . t>; V ' Ml" II 111 ' - - - ? * ^ ). Presents E3EI. patronage and in ornation, we will give some present each day , Oct. 27th. In addiiano, which will be we give you a ticket iciid in our store. The e at 9:30 o'clock each day's business. The l/i]/ C> 1 ^ " IVO, lUIltpS) )os, dress goods, etc., r windows, and childrens' Jackets at Suits made to measour styles and samples. LSSEY I Skirts, g Skirts is complete. Prices a 5.00, 6.50, 8.00, 0.00, 11.50 * :ic?ts ? Js.c3s.?ts nve ? nice line of Furs at ? 00 unci 5.00. ftp Is-irts ? ")0 Bud 6.00. per square. J* 38 (| . >, 1.50, 1.75, 2.25 nnd 3.00. jc >f goods iu nil department? ' ? a.<So E p> p> s. ? >03000??????? QHBOR, | ^ it) 1 from ?&B39K?9flH[ Jv lased TlALIEIIEt Ittt, j8 -Parks Go | AN ORDINANCE. Fixing the I-evy and Providing for the Collection of Property Taxes in the Town of Fort Mill, 8. O. Be it ordained by the intendant nnd wardens of the town of Fort Mill, 8. O,, and by authority of same: Sec. 1. That two mills on the dollar la hereby levied on all taxable property within the corporate limits of the town of Fort Mill, 8. C., on January 1, 1904, bo and the same is hereby made for or* dinary purposes. Sec. 2. That said taxes shall bo and luu'.ome uuo ana payabloon the 10th day of October, 1904. at the office of Jno. M. Spratt, secretary and treasurer, and the secretary's books shall be open on that date for the collection of said taxes, and the same may be jaaid np to and including the 1st day of November, 1904, after which date said taxes may be paid with 15 per cent penalty added until the 15th day of November, 1904. Sec. S. That on and after November 15th, 1904, executions will be issued for all delinquents for the foil amount of taxes due together with the 16 per oent penalty and all costs, inoludtng one dollar cost for every execution issued by the treasurer. Done and ratified in ooanoil assembled this 3rd day of October, 1904. T. 8. KIRKPATRICK. Attest: Intendaht. JNO. M. 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