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I* j 1( The Flirt Mill Times.' DEMOCRATIC, PaUiihnl Thursday M'jrnipKK p. w. a*>u w. ft. Braoauad - - - rubijaiiers. i p. W. brauhuru .... EWTOR and masafirr. i pum^mmon hatha: On* Ye*r .... IJDOj I On application to th? publisher, ilvcrtiaiuvr ' ratcH ar? >7>ml?' kpowu to tboao ?nttw>jrfc<l. Thv Titpes ifivlUn contributions on live subjects, but doa'H not ?hjv? to publish n>or? titan 200 words on any ono subject. The ritthl is reservtsl ta adit every coiiuuupiCMjuui Uibpiilted f/?r publication. . t .. u? . .Si I POUT Ml LI.. 3. C . JULY ? a^.ia. - ... _ ... ta a i. . . . i . j Municipal Improvements. Some months ago a successful business man from another parti o? the State came to Fort Mill 011 p. prospecting trip, his purpose j being to establish an enterprise | in one of the several South Carolina towns which had been recommended Uo him as inviting; fields for the work which he projected, lie was accorded the1 usual degree of courtesy charae-; 1 eristic of our people and after being shown over the town and ; driven into the country for svv-; era! miles in each direction, lie appeared to be satisfied with ' Fort Mill as a promising town ; for the enterprise. The gentle- ! man returned to his home and the impression was left among those ; with whom he had become ac- 1 fjuainted here tint lje intended to locate jn Fort Mill. In a few (Jays, however, a letter came from the gentleman stating that he had decided to engage in business elsewhere, and giving as his reason for the decision that, while the people here were kind 1 find hospitable and the town bore evidences of commercial importance, there was such an entire lack of apparent effort toward municipal improvement he had concluded that the place did not offer the advantages and conveniences as a residential city which he desired. The gentleman established his business in another tovyi. There is food for thought in the foregoing. People who are , accustomed to the modern con-1 yeniences of city life do not wil-1 lingly adjust themselves to the i conditiod? of a generation ago. j Recognizing this fact, The Times i has urged the citizens of Fori i Mill to wake up and do things toward municipal improvement which will not only result in health, comfort and convenience for our own people, but which will attract ftie stranger to our piidst. It is true that no inconsiderable sums of money have been spent in the oast in an of fort to better conditions, but it! is doubtful whether the efforts ; pf those who have had in their hands the conduct of the town's affairs have in the main been wisely directed. We are told that in the last third century $25,000 has been I spent upon the streets of the town, The statement probably is true, but one would never sur- j pect it from the appearance of the streets. The almost total lack of good streets in the town is due largely to the fact that' pien have been intrusted with building and improving them who knew no more about the! .work than they did about aero-; nautifs. This being true and a 1 self-evident fact, it is to be! hoped that the street work which is now contfrnplated by the town council will be directed by some cue w)io understands how the work should be done, At best there are certain to be differences of opinion as to the most advantageous way to do the work. Already we have heard if suggested-and the suggestion does not seem to be a bad one?that instead of the proposed concrete paving being put down only in front of the premises of those property-owners who agree to hear orjc-hajf the cost, the large amout of cement which the town has bought, and which it is contemplated to uae in this way, be applied to the construction of | concrete curbing for the pave- j jnents an& that the policy of; building concrete pavements in the residential section* of the town bo abandoned for the pnore economical sand-clay paving. $ar:d-clay paving is being used With satisfactory results in at *% least one city in this State, and it would seem the part of wisdom for the town authorities to investigate this method of sidewalk building before undertaking the concrete work. It is certain that little convenience will be derived by the people in putting down , horn and thorn a atrirnf nnrinrotn paving. Better a continuous' sidewalk of sand-clay, with a .substantial concrete curbing to prevent washing from rains, from end to end of the streets which the town can afford to improve. Memminger Likened to Tom Mackey. I.nricaxlcr News. The action of Judge Memmin-; ger in dismissing as unfit for j service a jury at Yorkville the other day because, forsooth, it rendered a verdict of acquittal! in a criminal case which was not ! in accordance with his own convictions of the facts as proven or . admitted, may possibly have a salutary effect on juries general- 1 ly, making them more careful in j their findings, as is claimed by some newspapers; hut the qucs- j tion naturally arises, what right i had his honor to taTte such an j extraordinary, unusual and sum- : mary course to express his disap- 1 proval of the verdict? Are not the juries the sole judges of the j facts, as Judge Memminger no ' doubt stated in his charge to the j jury in this case? The incident recalls to mind the fact that the late Judge Tom Mackey, when holding court in Lancaster a number of years ago, in his characteristic dramatic style, dismissed the j grand iurv for failure to find a ; true bill in a certain case. His action provoked general indigna- j tion, and an effort was made to get the legislature to impeach him. Rock Hill's Treasurer Arrested. A Rock Hill dispatch of Friday says that C. S. May, former city treasurer, was arrested at i.oon Wednesday and taken before Magistrate Beckham, where he waived preliminary and gave bond in the sum of $5,0(X) for his appearance at next term of court. This action was taken by council after several sittings when the report of the American Audit company was received and di-' gested. The amount named by Mr. ! May when he confessed his shortage to his bondsmen several weeks ago as $G, 100. He per-! sists in the statement that this 1 is correct. The amount given by the audit company is $14,670.- i 04. It is stated by council that this amount might be lessened to a small amount if there wore | any receipts for the disbursements of the present year. The , receipts and vouchers of this year having been destroyed it was found impossible to check ; these later than December 31, ! 1008. It is understood that Mr. May admits that the shortage < has been accumulating for five | or six years. At tbe council meeting held Tuesday morning Mr. May's counsel was allowed until noon today in which to arrange to make good the shortage. This not boing done, the arrest : followed. It is also stated that i Mr. May declared emphatically, j prior to any movement to arrest him, that he would stay right here, face the charges and take his punishment like, a mnn Sioux Win Political Offices. At last the Sioux Indians have pone in for politics, and so quickly have they adapted themselves j to the white man's method of i running a campaign that in the j first election held in Tripp: County, a part of the Sioux reservation recently opened for , settlement, the Indians worsted the whites and elected an entire j ticket, with the exception of two j white men, whom the Indians indorsed. And then in answer to com-. plaints of "irregularities" and threats of the white man to secure an injunction preventing the Indian officials elect from assuming their offices, the wily Sioux stole another march on the white men, organized the county, took the oath of office, and had everything in running order before the white malcontents knew what was up: It was i then too late for the whites to take legal steps, and the red 1 men are jn office and conducting the affairs of the county in the most approved and up-to-date manner. The Indians are so elated over j their success that frlmv I ? w van V.Ul/W11 to elect Indian office-holders in all South Dakota counties?cut i from the Indian reservations, where the Indian population is heavy. This election was the first, in ajl time, in which the Indians took an interest. In previous contests the red men have refused to participate, leaving the voting and the office holding to to the whites. fhe> best pills made are DeWitt's Little Karly Itisers, the famous little liver pills, They are small, gentle, pleasant, eas? to take and act promptly. They pre soW by Ardrey'a drug atotv. }: "LITTLE YORK " The memory of Mr. Joseph Parks, one of the oldest citizens of Fort Mill, is a mine of information to the younger generation, k|,f M V. Dn.Un i- ~r?. uuv 1111. x ai i\r> vivmjb I1UL UUCII speak of the people and institutions of the community haif a century ago unless solicited to do so. One day last week, however, he was in a reminiscent mood and asked a friend if he had ever heard of "Little York." J Being answered in the negative, | Mr. Parks said, with surprise:1 "What, never heard of Little: York? Why, 'Little York'was a very important part of this community 60-odd years ago. It was composed of one or two I dwellings, a store and one saloon. 1 The place was situated on the brow of a hill near the present, home of Thos. Donald, two miles ; east of town. It was widely . known throughout this section, principally through the reputation which the excellent quality of the liquor sold by the saloonkeeper gave it. The saloon-keeper was one James Johnson, long since dead, and the whiskey he furnished the public was so good that if a mun once tasted it | there seemed to be an irresistable longing which brought him back for another drink and then some to take home in a jug. We don't get any such liquor nowadays. Tlic store in 'Little York' did not amount to much, so when Johnson died and the saloon was closed the place became a thing of memory. Now all that is left to mark the site of 'Little York' is half of the chimney of the old building in which tlie saloon was conducted. Fights! Why they used to have 'em, plenty of 'em, in 'Little I York.' But in those days men j fought with their fists and the 1 encounters did not usually result j in anything worse than bruised faces and black eyes." "I wish 1 had a drink of John- ; son's'Little York' liquor," said I Itn lief Poor Eyesight and Other Things. j. "Yes, my eyesight is none too j good," said a citizen of the town ; a day or two ago. "I strained] my eyes years ago looking for ! a flush when the best in sight ' for me was a measly little pair j of deuces. Then my hearing j was impaired by listening to the barking of the little politicians i * who were trying to make a noise like real statesmen. These latter are still with us and my hearing is becoming further impaired j every day. Only last week 1 was forced, through circumstances, to listen to the loud-mouth etfususions of a little fellow who imagines he has a special call to represent the people of this good ( old county in the legislature. And the worst thing about it is that this little fellow's 'call' likely will be considered favorably. I'm neither for nor against this or that man because he is aligned with the one or the other faction of the party In this county, but it does seem to me that it is high time for us to elect some strong men to the legisla- " ture men who will not imagine that the principal part of their duty after they land in the House of Representatives is to talk on every subject that comes up whether they have anything to ! say or not. Yes, my eyesight is j bad and for that reason I call for a new deal." The News of Pleasant Valley. Pleasant Valley July 27.?Preparations for the Farmers' Institute go merrily on. In addition to the program published last work, Hon. T. 1>. Butler, of Gaff ney, will make an educational ' address in the afternoon, and the Fort Mill orchestra will fur- i nish music for the occasion. The j ladies are preparing to serve refreshments in royal style, and the big dinner?gee! The Sunday school convention to he held at Pleasant Hill church next Tuesday, August 3rd, also j bids fair to be a great success. Special music is being provided and good speakers have been secured for the occasion. Mr. J. F. Nisbet, of Lancaster, Rev. R. ! E. Stackhouse, of Rock Hill; J Rev. C. P. Carter, of Van VVyck, i and other good speakers will be J present and discuss timely Sun-!, day school topics. What came near being a fatal accident happened Sunday after-; noon when a little child of Mr. C. Cook's fell into a fifty-five foot, sixteen inch, bored well. ! The child became wedged a few i tu *? i tv<.v (Hunt: HIV; WrtlCI, ill 1(1, UIIPF | being in the well for about three I hours was drawn out with a pair of steelyards. I The following conversation was overheard a fewdavs ago: ! Mr. W. E. Hall: "Seen our . new baby?" Mr. : "No; but have you seen mine7 I tell you he's a ' model child. He " Mr. Hall: "How old is he?" Mr. : "He's 18 months old ( now, and " s Mr. Hall: "Well, mine's a ? June, 1909, model." ^ FOR QUICK SALE I offer Firat-rlana 1 Framing Lumber $1.00 per hundred ' feet on the yard. Rough Weatherboarding at $1.00 to $1.15 on vard. ' 2t O. BARBER. V . ,V 1^ : t Your wishes are r> iir ] 9 our commands. * * J K It is our aim to Pnmr I serve you. V>Ulli|J ! The Littl |j Are after all whe Eg most need of and tig them hard to find I them most. Belo> of the things you ai I Veil Pins, black and gold ... Dutch Collar Pins, miniature Transdarent Pearl Belt Pine Hat Pins with tasty pearl to] Empire Pin Sets, three to a I* New lot "Barrettes," the bi* Elastic Belts, blue, black ant I Cotton and Silk Belting in b< terns, per belt, Mennen's Talcum Air Float, delightfully perfui Large Chamois Cloth (specie 11 WE HAVE THE FAMO1 I BAREFOOTSANDALSF PAIR GUARANTEED WORKMANSHIP. E. W. Kin 0 Fort Mill, ! ? mmmmmm mam s \ A Of I i f ivin/\v^n/\r Sheppard Plaid Wash Suiting? ;uits, 30 inch, guaranteed, 25c. New Belting?White, with whit Corsets?A new line of R. & G. "avorite number now, $1.00. Vij Children's Rompers?Assorted : Laces?A big shipment by expr Umbrellas?A big drive in Uin xlge, paragon faame; 2G and 28 it Oxfords and Slippers?A big re MEACHAN |p^S5SBS555555SSSrT5 j The Co || Of the town is under tl n handsome Soda Fountai for suffering from heat w tion and we serve you || Ice Cream, ( I and CrusI to be had anywhere. V refreshing drinks and ser Ito-date manner. Our F< and sanitary in every resp Try "Fa 5 The popular new drink || Parks Dru CAR LOAD REC We have all kinds of Bug; Side or End Spring, Open or ' 3n a Buggy. Come and see t Our livery is complete and ] W. F. HARRIS & S jet DcWitt'a Carbolizcd Witch Hazel ! Salve when you ask for it. There are I iron great many imitations, but there j s just one original. This salve is good ; 'or anything where salve is ne?*dod to >? used, but it. is especially good for j Piles. Sold by Ardrey's drug store. POR SALE?Choice Lumber, all kinds. J. J. BA1LES. If* L 11 ^ yoM can't come ? Kimbrell phone for h. | lanv. 0m Kagon is a' 1 * * j yuuf service. | ^ e Things. g it you are in the 1 no doubt you find |j I when you need f* n is a list of some | re always needing: | 20c g j sand stone settings 25c E3 . 25 and 50c p| 3s (special) 10c m set, 25c if ? kind, 25c gg S 1 brown, 25 and 50c |1 jautiful designs and pat- jB 10 to 25c. B | 20c g med, 10c |pj il) 10c g US "SCUFFER BRAND gj OR CHILDREN. EVERY & TO BE PERFECT IN ^ cibrell Co., |j -BBcaffiaBB ?ai & EPPS. Quite the rage now for skirts and c, pink and blue dots, belt, 15c. Corsets with long backs, the jilant Corset, long or short, 50c. colors in Chambray, 25c. ess. Match sets, 1 to 3 inch, 5c. brellas. Assorted handle, taped iches, worth $1.25 at $1.00. duction in price on these goods. I & EPFS. SSSSS<l?S^MHSa5a^| ol Spot || le big Electric Fan at our SI n. There is no excuse fl| hen the big fan is in mo- 1. with the most delicious || Zream Soda ij led Fruits ie serve all the popular , ve them in the most up- |1 ountain is handsome, new 1 I >ect. in Taz," of the baseball fans. =? ?---1- .y Jl BUGGIES, Surries, Wagons and Harness. EIVED TO-DAY. gies?Rubber or Steel Tire, Top. We can save you $10 hem. prices reasonable. OMQ TELEPHONE NO. 2ft. \JllJ, FORT MILL, S. C. ' NOTICE TO LAND OWNERS. Notice is hereby given to all land owners and their agents in the County to remove from the running streams of water upon their lands all trash, trees, rafts and timber during the month of August, as required under the Statute Law. C. F. GORDON, Supervisor of York County. i ???e???@????{@? | The Peopl * The Fastest Growing St< g There's Absolut* ? For any family, cvei x ate means, not posse ? amount of nice, new x niture and house fin ? the home attractive ^ membered that we h ? line to select from at x prices and terms t o si M What is 1 x It is just what ye ? for a very small cot x month you can make ? as comfortable and H could wish for. We ? of everything in fu x parlor to the kitchei ? escaped our notice, x day and you will be ? soon you will have \ x fully furnished and g paid for. Get our ] I The Peopl ^ MILLS & YOUN< X&t P A Harvest | Good Thing That's what you find at ^ 'round. We don't keep ja$ everything. When you >0 JONES. Goods delivered ever make an error, but wl ^ fully correct it. I JONES ? "Everything Better IS Dyspe If you can help it. Kodol effectually helping Nature But don't trifle with Indigcs A great many people who havo a trilled with indigestion, havo been n< Borry for it?when nervous or chronic dyspepsia resulted, and yc they have not been able to oure it. pr T'se Kodol and prevent having fl Dyspepsia. yt Everyone la subject to indices- aa tion. Stomach derangement follows Btomach abuse, Just as naturally 01 and Just as surely as a sound ?n?i 'a healthy stomach results upon tho ' taking of Kodol. When you experience sourness w' of stomach, belching of gas and nauseating fluid, bloated sensation, gnawing pain In the pit of tho Ja stomach, heart burn (so-railed), diarrhoea, headarhes, dullness or >?? chronic tired feeling?you need TCodol. And then tho quicker you take ti< Kodol?tho better. Kat what you want, let Kodol digest It. ti Ordinary pepsin "dyspepsia tablets," physics, etc., aro not likely c?to bo of much benefit to you, in digestive ailments. Pepsin is only to Sold by Ardrcy'h 0PMSa?RMHK^an3eK3S3 USStTJORlT": 8 I N S U R i FIRE, LIFE and I represent only the b? Give me a share o I B. W. BRADFC _1 e?s Store | 1 Dre in York County ^ 1 ely No Excuse | I l /\f nnl v lunrlor. a \/ a x / AJI A j lltWVIVI ? ssing a sufficient x and stylish Fur- ? nishings to make & , when it is re- ? ave an excellent x very reasonable ? uit almost anyone & Home ? g ?u make it, and ^ st each week or ? 3 your home just ? attractive as one ? i make a specialty ?2 rn it ure from the ? 1. No room has 55 Make a start to- ? surprised at how ? our home beauti- ? I the furnishings x prices and terms. ? I 9 UlUI C g Ci, Proprietors. m Festival of fj ? s to Eat. ? JONES' all the year g everything; we sell are hungry 'phone ?j quickly. We hardly hen we do we cheerthe: groceir, s phone: no. i^ s to Eat." p lot Get jpsia prevents Dyspepsia, ty to Relieve Indigestion, tion. partial digester?and physics are )t digesters at all. Kodol Is a perfect digester. If >11 could see Kodol digesting every irticle of food, of all kinds. In the ass test-tubes In our laboratories, hi would know this Just as well t we do. Nature and Kodol will always iro a sick stomach?but In order be e.trod, the stomach must resthat what Kodol does?rests tho omacii, while the stomach gets ?ii T..?? -?? - V??. uuai tut tn tuple a.4 A, 1}, (J. Our Guarantee Ho to your drupplMt today nnd pet a rtoh r Then ultrr rou have used the litre contemn of pie botlln If you can UK-Ktly a.iy, that It ha? not done you any >id, retnrn the Ixiltle to the jlrutririat an?t ! will refund your money without uiict?in or delay, wi- will then pay the drnr*t for tho bottle. l>on*t he.ltnte, ail turpi-: h know l hat otir Xinimnlec In (rood, lis otter uppltco tothelarpe bottle only ul to but one in o family. The Inrpc bolt contains 2ft tUuou an much ua tho tllty nt bottle. Kodol Is prepared at the labors rleaaf J3. C. DfcWltt &.Co.,Chlcact?. i Drug Store. \NCE,| TORNADO. | set of Compaie8. f your hu&ineaa. )RD, Agent. |