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The Fort Mill Times. DEMOCRATIC B. W. BRADFORD, - Ed. aud Prop. One year *1.00 Six montha . .50 On application to the publisher, ?adVHitl??lnK rates are made known "to those interested. Entered at the postofllcent Fort Mill, 8. O.. as second class matter. OCTOBER 3, 1907. I There is evidently something i wrong with the Waxhaw cotton I market. Durintr the week sev-i eral parties whose homes are nearer Waxhaw than Fort Mill sold cotton on this market. Last year, according to The Enterprise, Waxhaw paid from l-8th to 1-2 cent more for cotton than surrounding towns, and on account of her high prices bought cotton from this and other sections at quite a distance. But conditions seem to have reversed. It will also be recalled that last year when The Times sought to give a reason for our inability to meet Waxhaw's high prices, we were given a good, hard bump at the hands of The Enterprise. This year, however, it is different and we are not expecting a Having from our contemporary. The Enterprise appears too much absorbed in other matters to give the cotton market a passing glance. We have looked the entire paper and can't learn the price of cotton even on the day the paper goes lo press. This is indeed a contrast to the paper's attitude one year ago, and if Editor Way will pardon us, we'll; make a guess at the paper's si- j lence. Perhaps it is because the ! excessive prices of last year j served to "cure" Waxhaw of the cotton-buying habit, and there is no market there this year, or that the present prices are too i n low to ue given puuncity. Vvaudidly, the matter is giving us no little concern and we hope that The Enterprise will furnish us the desired information. While there is at present no absolute certainty that the price of cotton will reach quite so high a figure as 15 cents this season, there are good reasons for believing that 131-2 or 14 cents will be paid before the 1st of March. To obtain these prices, however, the farmer must stand firm. He should market just so much of his crop as is absolutely necessary to meet his binding obligations, lay aside the remainder, and await the rise which seems inevitable. We are told in the cotton journals and by men in positions to know that the mills have experienced an unprecedented rush of orders for spring delivery and that the goods were sold on a basis of 15-cent cotton. President Smith, of the South Carolipa division of the Southern cotton association, has lately returned from a tour of the cottongrowing States of the West and gives it as his opinion that the crop will not be of sufficient size to meet the demandsof the mills. With these conditions facing the farmer and the spinner, we can ?ee no reason whatever for the latter to expect anything but higher prices. The mills of the country must run to fill their orders and they can't run without cotton, aijd it is left with the farmer as to what they shall pay for the cotton. Don't flood the market! Sell what you are comix^ pelled to, hold the remainder and victory will dwell with you. Mayor Floyd, of Spartanburg, is due the commendation as^well as thanks of the good people of the State for his determination to rid his city of all fast houses and the demi-monds who occupy them. It will be especially pleasing to those mothers and fathers throughout the State who have sons at Wofford College to know that the police force of Spartanburg has been instructed by the mayor to notify the proprietors of each of the red light houses that their presence is objectionable to decent people and that they must pack their belongings and get out of the city at once. In case of failure they will be tried in the circuit court. It is to be hoped that Spartanburg will allow no let up until the city will be pure and free from this t^mntatinn tn the manv vonntr men who have gone there in quest of an educationSportsmen of this township "had best allow their guns to remain idle until the sefison opens 1 November 15. The Audubon I society of the State has duly ap Mj^pointed two representatives in Mill to look after the Lnterthe society, and it is the an<l duty of these geiv prosecute all violators. Ppi^NPeHe gentlemen will also see F that non-residents provide them| selves with the necessary license | before bunting in this section. g No, Willie dear, we were not n preaching against the dog* which B stay at home and eat at the same ft place, but the numerous worthBj| less curs that roam the town at Fj, night. They should be desEA patched at once. The municipal election to de- j cide whether the town shall surrender its present charter and accept a new charter will be held 1 next Tuesday, the 8th inst. As everyone realizes that we can have no town government, taXes, or, in fact, any town at all with- ' out a charter, there should not be a dissenting vote. The railroads of the State will allow a half rate to the State fair this year, -hut the Columbia / street cars will, as heretofore, flr?nV?l*? fiirp tn nnH fVr?m the grounds- just like stealing candy from a baby. ' With three shows in town in one week and good crowds attending each performance, who can dispute the fact that there are still left among us many suckers? A majority of the women have | been "millinerized" during the ] week and, poor hubby, no longer ] enjoys the pieasant expectancy of "milli(o)nairism." No provision has yet been made for winter "clothes" for the town's rock crusher. But, maybe the long neglected machine has become acclimatized. Flint Hill Church Sues Bell Co. Flint Hill Baptist Church, in Fort Mill township, is one of the largest, oldest and strongest churches in York County. The congregation owns eight or ten acres of valuable land and on it, besides the church building, is j the cemetery and also a large number of beautiful shade trees. A year or more ago a representative of the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company called on one of the trustees of ' the church and asked for permission to construct a pole line ' through the church property. The trustee agreed to allow the line to be built provided no more space than a strip six feet wide was used, and signed an agree- ^ meut to that effect. There are ! three trustees and, as stated, only one signed the agreement. 1 The line was constructed and at ; . a conference of the church, held | subsequently, it was agreed that, I wh le the church would not have ' j granted the request had it been consulted beforehand, still in j view of the fact that the line was up it would be allowed to 1 stand, but with the distinct understanding that no additional land should be given or sold to tViO /?AmT\?intr T nto?? if iu o.tiM * |tiiv? uaiui , 11 10 OC11VJ, a representative of the Company 1 called on one of the trustees and ; presented a ready prepared pa- ' per granting a right of way 100 ' feet wide, and stated that he had . already seen Mr. Blank, men- , tinning another trustee, who had said that he would sign the document if the trustee approached , would also sign. The trustee signed and then Mr. Blank was \ approached for the first time with the paper signed. The third man ; was approached, but he refused. ; A few days later the congrega- 1 tion became aware of the action 1 of the trustees by reason of the fact that a strip of valuable timber 100 feet wide had been cut down through its property. Another conference was held, at : which the action of the two i trustees was repudiated, and at I the same time a decision was reacnea tnat u the church had any redress under the law it , should be secured. Suit has been commenced for $2,000 damages.? Yorkville correspondence News and Courier. Success in Public Schools. The following remarks from an exchange are worthy of consid- < eration: The success of a school depends more upon the hearty cooperation of patrons with the teachers than any other one thing, when the teachers are such as they should be (and there is rarely to be found an individual chosen by the people to such a responsible position as teacher whose judgment cannot be relied upon to always do what is the right and just thing by the child.) Therefore the teacher should have the hearty co-operation of the parent in his endeavor to do the best for the child's education. If complaint is to be made, it should in always be made direct 4.~ 4.1 A. 1 ___?a 1- A i I 1 * w une teaener wnnoui ine Knowledge of the child. Parents make a grave mistake and one that brings much trouble to both the teacher and the child when they eomplainof or faultfind the teacher to the child or in his hearing. Children often mistake and misrepresent happenings of theschol room, and the wise parent will always investigate carefully any such report before giving it un- j due credence or making impulsive statements in regard t<* the matter. HIS DEAR OLD MOTHER. "My dear old mother, who is now eighty throe years old, thrives on Eloc- . trie Bitters," writes W. B. Branson, of I Dublin, Ua "She hits taken them fur , about two years and enjoys an excellent appetite? feels strong and sleeps well." That's the way Kleotric Ritters affect the aged, aud the same happy results foilow in all cases of female weakneas and general debility. Weak, puny children too, are greatly strengthened by thorn. Guaranteed also for stonuich, liver and kiducy troubles by ' all druggists 60c. J i SPECIAL NOTICES. (25 cents each insertion.) FRESH FISH?Every Saturday at C. B. KimbrelPs Randal esburg Store. Fresh from the coast on ice. WANTED?One first-class 'Possum Dog. Will pay $20 or more if dog gives satisfaction. Address, Box A., Fort Mill, S. C. ^ COTTON SEED?Your Cotton Seed will bring all they are worth at T. B. Belks' ware house. See Shell Patterson. WANTED?Your Cotton Seed, highest prices paid. Shell, Patterson at Belk's. Now a State High School. At a meeting- of the hoard of rustees of the graded school leld the past week, Mr. Robert C. Love, a young man of VTcConnellsville, this county, was elected as teacher of the high school department of the school. VIr. Love arrived Monday and at >nce took up his duties. Mr. i^ove is a graduate of Pantops, /a., and Davidson of the class of L906. He comes highly recomnended, and the high school will loubtless flourish under his care. In the 8th 9th and 10th grades, :omposing the high school department, there are 25 pupils, :he required number, and these ire not required to pay tuition. \ll pupils in these grades who tiave paid their tuition will be refunded their money. There are now 183 scholars in the school and this number increasing daily. Miss Smith, Lhe music teacher, has 19 pupils in her class. The attendance at the school has been very regular and the school work is progressing satisfactorily. Potts-Bickett Nuptial*. One of the prettiest country weddings of the season was solemnized at Pleasant Valley baptist Church Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock when Miss Eva Potts and Mr. Robert Bickett were united In marriage. Miss Potts is the charming and accomplished daughter of Mr. D. O. Potts. Mr. Bickett is a popular young man now located with the Southern Express Company of Charlotte N. C. Promptly on the minute the wedding march was begun by Miss Mary Culp. Down the * _l ii . i i*i i i n msie came ine two nine nower girls, then entering the left aisle was the bride leaning on the arm of her father while the groom cane down the right aisle with his brother as best man. Ihey met under an arch which was artistically decorated. Pending over the bride and groom heads were two hearts bearing the initials of each. As the ceremony was being performed by Rev. W. M. Owings these hearts were drawn together with ribbon by the two little flower girls and grew into one as the couple was announced man and wife. The church was beautifully draped in ivy and ferns. After the ceremony the bridal party repaired to the home of Dr. R. M. Potts, uncle of the bride, where delightful cream, cake and fruits were served. OUT OF SIGHT. ' Out of sight, out of mind," is an old Raying which applies with special force to a sore, burn or wound that's been treated with Bncklen'a Arnica Salve. It'sout of sight, out of mind and out of existence. Piles too and chilblains nisappear minor us running imiuenco Quarautoed l>y all druggist. 25c No one can whiten his character by darkening the character of some one else. A CRIMINAL ATTACK 011 an inoffensive citizen is frequently made in that apparently useless little tubo*calle l the "appendix." It's generally the result of protracted constipation, following liver t rp r. I>r. King's Now Life Dills regulate tho liver provent appendicitis, and establish regular habits of the bowels. 25c at all drug st< -res. Think thoughtfully, chat cheerfully, behave beautifully and you will be appreciated accordingly. HARD TIMES "iN KANSAS. Tho old days of grasshoppers and drouth are almost forgotten i:i tho prosperous Kansas of today; although a citizen of < 'odell, Earl Shaniburg, has notyetforg tten a hard time ho encountered, He says: "I was worn out and discouraged by coughing night and day. and could find 110 reiief till I tried Dr. King's New Discovery. It took less than one bottle to completely cure me," The safest and most reliable cough and cold and lung and 1' ? llUlt>vi (lln\>U T V(l U14? M toed by all drug stores. 50c and $1.00, Trial bottle free. To Debtors and Creditors. All persons indebted to the estate of John Gordon, deceased, will make payment to mo at onoo. All persons having claims against said ostato will please present them to me, duly authenticated, within tlie time proscribed by law. Jno. W. McElhaney Administrator. Teachers Examination. The regular Fall Examination of applicants for certificates to teach in the public schools of V rk County will be held in the C- urt House at Yorkville on briday, October 18th, from 0 a. m. to 4 p. m. Applicants are Tocjuifod to famish their own stationery. T. EL.MoMackin * fco. Supt. Ed. I M ' I Call on us when i MILLS 00 00000000S We Feed Tin If you perish, it is 11 ables are here for you goods for the least ni< where and go broke, dc trade with us live well are not one of them, hu Good Livers.- We are public with all kinds of sible prices, quality c< new to the trade and l Call or 'phone No. 2 Fancy Groceries, Frest Yours fo "W, Xj. 1 snaBjaamiia.'giiaMTaa IJOB PRIN' |1 NEATLY EX |j THE TIMES Letterheads. Nootheads Billneadi tS Circulars, Envelopes, Etc. at the pJ work. Scud us your orders and \v i t]t wTh.Ih SALISBL PRICE LIST OF WI1IS One gallon new Corn whiskey $1 00 One gal. 1-yeur old Corn whiskey... 1 75 One gal. 2-year old Corn whiskey... 2 00 One gal. 8-year old Corn whiskey... 2 50 One gal. -1-year old Corn whiskey... 3 00 One gallon Now Rye 1 60 Dnn irnllnn "X" Rvo 1 7S One gallon XX Rye 2 00 One gal. Sunny South liyo 3 00 One gal. Old Henry Rye 8 00 One gal. Hoover's Choice Rye 2 50 One gal. Roouey's Malt 3 00 One gal Echo Springs Rye 3 00 One gal. Peach aud Honey 2 00 One gal. Apple Brandv. new 2 50 One gal. Apple Brandy, very old... 8 50 Pices on any other goods w W. H. HOOVER, BANK STATEMENT. Statement of the condition of tlio Savings Bank, located at Fort Mill, S. C., at the close of business Sept. 17, 1907. RESOURCES. Loans aud Discounts $38 483 01 Demand Loans 22 758 70 Overdrafts 812 11 Furniture and Fixtures 1 405 64 Due from banks and bankers.. 3 03391 Currency 4 595 00 Silver, Nickels and Pennies... 1 680 96 Total $72 769 33 LIABILITIES. Capital Stock paid in $1500000 Surplus Fund 4 000 00 Undivided Profits, less Current Expenses and Taxes Paid 775 71 Due to Banks and Bankers 129 61 Individual Deposits Subject to uneck 52 779 47 Cashier's Chocks 64 5 Total #72 766 33 Statu of south Carolina ) County of Youk. ( Before me, came W. B. Meacham, cashier of the Savings Bank of Fort Mill, who being duly sworn, says that the abovo and foregoing statement is a true condition of said Bank, as shown by the books of (lie in said bank. W. B. Mkacham, Cashior. Sworn to and subscribed before mo, this 19th day of Sept., 1907. J. W. McElhany, Magistrate. Correct Attest: S* E.' Whit \ directorbMeals andLunches. To my friends: I have fitted up a First-Class Lunch Room in | connection with my Cold Drink Stand and will appreciate a share of your patronage in this line. When in town call and let me serve you a good lunch or meal. JA& H. PATTERSON. <? ILLS & FURNI Are ever on the a thing new and uj 1 ture to make hon m store is full of be* n will make your h V p.nrrv pvorvt.h i n i* j j n ings, needing anything in So VOUN 3 People, ot our fault. The eata, and we sell the best >ney. If you buy else?n't blame us. All who and are happy. If you irry and join the host ol prepared to serve the Eatables at the best posonsidered. We are not mow what you want. J9 for your Heavy and i Meats, Etc. r business, HALL. TIN G 1 ECUTED AT OFFICE. X ? 08 9, Statements, Handbills, Posters, fS. lowest prices consistent with good gj e will please you g le Times. | IOOVER, IRY, N. O. KIES AND BRANDIES One pal. Poach Brandy 3 5 CASE GOODS: Four qts. Old Mountain Corn $3 5 Twelve qts. Old Mountain Corn... 7 5 Four qts. Old Bailey Com 3 0 Four qts. Rooney's Malt 4 0 Four qts. Shaw's Malt 4 0 Four qts. Paul Jones Ryo 4 O Four qts. Rose Valley Rye 4 0 Fimr (its. Miinfwrrfttn Rvn A ft Fourqts. Wilson Rye 5 0 Fourqts. Prentico Ryo 6 0 Four qtH. Hoover's Choice 3 0 Four qts. Apple Brandy, new 3 O Fourqts. Apple Brandy, old 8 51 Four quarts Peach Brandy 8 5 ill be mailed on application. SALISBURY, N. C AN ORDINANCE. An Ordinance Providing For a Mc micipal Election, and Notice o Such Election. Be it ordained by the intendant ani wardens of the town of Fort Mill, S. C. in regular council assembled. That, whereas, tho Charter of th Town of Fort Mili, S. G., will expir on the 24th day of Decombor, A. E 1907, and it is deemed advisable tha the wishes of tho qualified voters b ascertained as to whether tho sail town shall surrender its present ohai ter and accept a now charter subject t tho provisions of Act. 2. Chapter XLD of the Revised Statutes of 1902; That an election bo held on Tuesday tho 8th day of October, 1907, in whici tho question of whether or not the towi of Fort Mill, S. U., shall surrender it old charter and accept a new charte under the provisions of the chapte above cited shall be submitted to tin qualified voters of said town. 2. That said electiou shall be hel< in all respects as other municipal elec tious are held. 3. That said olection shall be hold ii town hall, in tho said town, and th< jxnirt hi11111 do open rroin eight o'olocl a. m. until four o'clock p. m. 4. That K. Shannon, J. O. Hngho and T. D. Faulkner, aro hereby ap pointed managers of said election. 5. That those in favor of surrender ing the old Charter and accepting t new charter under the above cited Ar tide, shall cast a ballot on which thi following shall appear: "Shall the town of Fort Mill, S. O. surrender its present Charter and ao copt a new Charter under the Pro vis ions, of Art 2, Chapter XL1X, Rev Stats, of 1002,?"Yes." And those opposed to snrrenderiiif the old charter and accepting a new charter under the Provisions of th< above cited Article shall cast a ballo on which the following shall appear "Shall the town of Fort Mill, S. C. surrendor its present Charter and accop a new Charter under the Provisions o Article 2, Chapter XL1X, Rev. btats. o 1902.?VNo." Ratified and confirmed this 2nd da^ of September 1907. W. L. HALL, Attest: Intendant. A. R McBLHANEY, Clerk. 3??0?S?S?????0?????G?????<3? C. YOTTHSTCr, I TUREMEN| lert to secure some- g >-to-date in Furni- y g le attractive. Our Mn[* S lutiful things that x I WJ U x ome brighter. We * BP* I ? in house furnish- @ this line. Your credit is good w ith us 8 <3 FUR. COMP'Y I HEAL ESTATE! REAL ESTATE! n/r_- ti ivir. JDuyer: DO YOU NEED A HOME ? 4 WOULD YOU LIKE TO INVEST IN REAL ESTATE? IF SO, LET US KNOW YOUIl WANTS. We think we can give you just what is wanted. Mr. Seller: LIST YOUR PROPERTY WITH US. i WE WILL FIND YOU A BUYER IF THERE IS ONE IN THE MARKET. 0 0 0 ? o For further information call at the oh 0 0 X fice of the company, temporarily located 0 0 at the store of Mills & Young, ; FORT ILL REALTY COMPANY. rp . .. I | W. F. HARRIS & SONS, Liverymen, % ? ? FORT MILL, S. C. ? * ^ Sober Service day and night. Rates for teams reason- ^ o * able. For moving in wagons any place in city, 50c per ^ ^ ^ load. Passengers to and from depot, 25c. Trunks each, ^ ? ^ 25c. Surry on street or at Railway depot at all hours. If a ^ you need a nice Trap for your friends call for it, rate $1.00 ^ ^ per hour, 4 passengers. $ r Q Here for business. ^ \ I SOUTH E.RN RAILWAY. | - [p ; | THE SOUTH'S GREATEST SYSTEM. | * ? . r3 i 1] , jgj] Unexcelled Dining Car Service, 5] - fra Convenient Schedules on all Local Trains. |jp| Through Pullman Sleeping Cars on Through Trains. fSl _ ui r rai Jamestown Exposition Rates now in efTfct. H If* ; gj For full information as to rates, routes, etc., consult nearest rjp t S Southern Railway Ticket Agent, or 1 [l? ' 1 G. B. ALLEN, P. W. HUNT, ' gj A 0. P. A., Atlanta, Qa. 0. P. A, Charleston, 8. C. g SB .M, y