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The Fort Mill Times. DEMOCRATIC. Published Thu. * day Mo^ntogt) , B. W. & w. R. Bradford Pvrubiif.rr W. R. Bradford B. w. Budn'rd..i.... Julkaokr - ? ? 1 . ? jUt On applkatkv to th? publisher, advertising rates m mad* known to those Interested. The Time* invitee contributions on live subjects, bat does not n?ree to publish more than 200 words en any subject. The right is reserved to edit SWty coasmunication submitted for publication. ' Telephone, local and long distance. No. 112. ' , -fJ Tort mill. s. c.. dkcember 30.1909. DAILY NEEDS. Whene'er a noble deed is wrought, Whene'er is spoken a noble thought, Our hearts, in glad surprise, To higher levels rise. The tidal toave of deeper souls Into our inmost being rolls, And lifts us unawares Out of all meaner cares. Honor to those whose words or deeds Thus help us in our daily needs, And nv tllpir nvorflnur Raise us from what is low! ?Longfellow. A New Editor Needed, The story sent out from Washington some days ago that J. C. Hemphill, editor of the Charleston News and Courier, hat! assumed the duties of supervisor general for the distribution of Federal patronage in South Carolina under the Taft administration did not occasion surprise to those who are familiar with the political expressions of that paper during the last few years. It has iong been known that The News and Courier under the editorial management of Major Hemphill was not in sympathy with either the Democratic party^s principles or its candidates in the national election. One has but to recall the editorials of The News and Courier during the presidential campaign last year to readily believe that. Major Hemphill is capable of further 1 turning his back ujjon the people of i the South, the people to whose patron- ' age he owes his standing as a news- ] paper man, to readily conclude that if he has not assumed the duties of the job recently held by the somewhat notorious John Capers it is not because he is mindful of what his fellow citi- ( zens of this section think about it. ( There would indeed be little to wonder i at should Major llemphill declare him- 1 self a full-fledged Republican?which ( he already is considered all but in ^ name?but ther? is reason to wonder at i the course of the owners of The News ' and Courier in retaining him as editor 1 of the naner knowinur ftiut o ..on* - i > ?r- n " "ao1 C majority of the <vhite people of this c State?and what is more to the point, c a vast majority of the supporters of their papers-are Democrats from principle ancy do not relish the antag- t onistic utte/ances to the party which J appear from time to time in the j editorial columns of The News and r Courier. It would seem that the owners a of the paper would at once cast about for a new editor, regardless of the n truth of the Washington story. If ,s they imagine that Major Hemphill's ^ name adds influence or standing to ^ tl}? paper in this State they are wide d of the facts. The News apd Courier ? needs a new editor. 'J ~ It Competition is the. Ijfe of- trade. 9 This is a more or, less hackneyed old sow, but it is as true as Yioly Wr< c 1 And to the fact that *\ierg has ' jeen \ Competition in prar'ticaUy cvery ,ine of trade in Fort V*in fa due in no flTnaU d, _ gree the growth and energy which h'ave "WP manifest during t'.ne i^t year It is worth observing that whiereVer the business of any town is mop opolized by a few individuals or firnv there is certain to be found a nonprogressive, backward community wh'.ch does not amount to half as much i n a commercial way as might otherwise be the case. Not a thousand mile?, from Fwt Mill there is a city with several tiroes the population of this place, but the business interests there have until recently been largely centralized in the hands of two or three firms and individuals who have been a hindrance rather than a help to the place. They have made money for themselves, but they have done little meanwhile to help the city grow. Proud of Fort Mill. Editor The Times: During a short visit to Fort Mill a few weeks ago I was greatly pleased to note the improvements and growth of the place in the last few months. Being a native of Fort Mill, it did my heart good to see that our little city I had taken on so much new life and to see the evidences of prosperity on every hand. Fort Mill is a fine town and could be made the best town in the State if her citizens would take the proper interest in the place. Now, brother, as the wheel of progress has started to roll put your shoulder to it and push, for if you let it stop what a hard time you will have to get it going again. The citizens of Fort Mill owe Mayor Harris ami the present council con... ? siderable thanks for the improvements / they have made during their term of ' * office and I hope they will show their appreciation in the epming election. Being a poor writer I do not know how to express iny feelings and can only say, push, brother, push ?and watch Fort Mill grow. Well Wisher. . Great Falls, Dec. 27. ' - ~J ~r LOST Saturday evening between Fort Mill and B. fffT Faris' home, h Rusb Hand Satchel containing white scarf, ^^^^ ^ack kid^f loves, keys, etc. Liberal Hi The Law u to Tax Payments. , There Seems to be a general lack of information as to the time in which the | payment of State and county taxes can be made. For the last few days quite a number of tax pavers of this township have been unduly exercised over what they thought was the prospect of paying a heavy penalty for having delayed their annual settlem >nt with the county treasurer. As a natter of fact, the law on the subject is such as to occasion little uneasiness to those who have not yet paid their taxes. There is a penalty of one per cent, for non-payment by the first of January ; and during that month. February 1st 1 this penalty is increased to two per I cent, and from the 1st to the 15th of March the penalty jumps to seven i per cent. A iter that date the claims | the county and State hold against property owners for failure to pay their taxes are placed in the hands of the sheriff for collection. Then it is high time to give the matter due consideration, for the penalties, costs of execution, etc., assume serious proportions and one is apt to see his lands and chattels go under the hammer unless he settles with the tax de- < partment, at greatly increased cost. < Registering for Town Election. One hundred and one voters had qualified up to yesterday for the munici- < J'al election to be held in Fort Mill on < anuary 11th, when a mayor and six aldermen will be elected for the years 4 1910 and 1911. The registration up to <; this time is considerably heavier than i it has been for several years and ia an ' indication of the interest that is felt over the result of the election.. It is 4 thought that there are yet a number of citizens who will qualify for the , election and that practically all those 4 who secure registration certificates will ' go to the polls and cast their ballots. Before any one con secure a certificate 4 from the town supervisor of registration he must hold or obtain a certificate * of registration from the county board i of registration. This is a condition precedent to voting in the local 3 municipal election which can not new 4 be fulfilled by citizens of Fort Mill who ' neglected to secure certificates from . the county board prior to or on the 1st 4 Monday in December, as the town registration books will be closed on the . 31st inst. and no opportunity is afforded 4 meanwhile to secure county certificates. : The town council is required bv law . to open the books of registration 90 days < before every regular election, so as to * give all persons who sure entitled to . register an opportunity to do so. 4 If a person nolds a certific ite from * the county board of registration, he is ; entitled to be registered by the town 4 supervisor, unless since obtaining such * certificate he has become disqualified . for any reason, such as a removal out 4 of the corporate limits of the town, or * has been convicted of ? disqualifying -. offense, or has become insane and has ^ 4 been committed to an insane institution, * or has become an inmate of a pauper . home, etc. ? A. J. Patterson Dead. Mr. A. J. Patten>^n died at his hnm? n ? jn rorest street at an early hour Sun- I. iay morning after an illness extending I iver several months. Mr. F'attersoii I was a lifelong resident of this com- F nullity and was a quiet, pence-lo.vjng I :itizen who was well liked by aiC his I leighbors. He was a Confederate I /eteran, having served the entire four 11 fears of the war in Company H, First 11 South Carolina cavalry. He wus a mem- i B >erof the Fort Mill Baptis. ahurch and ! Q s survived by a number %?f ;;ons andj)^ laughters, most of whom, reside in t.hj* :ommunity. The internment w as int t? :ity cemetery Monday morning.. ",e ^ As The Times goeteto presto , t he death of Mr. J. J,.OrmemC ne%%'8 /C lome two miles soyth of t?r?r '? a , he office. Mr.. Ormawi! ' ,rea?f? 2 o'clock yesterday. (Wedr died about nore ex tended, notice o? ' lesdayl. A ippear in Th&Times; w "U8 death NSI ' ?t week. A Christmas . legro dance itj. * li^F r occurred at a kirts of 1^ Hjitf L on th? ?U im Duv?i, h vy;?dj| Saturday morning, havunqe w.ip), K known negro, was at )ixon walked1 'ia daughter, when Jim ancing wit^i' % up and insisted upon ^nn'sreft Dunn's daughter. Upon )ixon duor sal to allow him to do so, lank aL' *v his gun and fire<l point he njr nis victim, the ball striking le' ? ?ro below the heart and going '*7 through the body. Death was not ns antaneous. The murderer escaped ^ .d has so far evaded arrest. Personals. F. II. Huggins in visiting the fsndly of hU father. Rev. J. D. Huggins, in Allendale. Mr. J. T. McGregor and family returned Sunday from a visit to relative > in Wadesboro. N. C. M inn I.ucile Devlin, of Greensboro. N. C.. is the guest of Miss Annie Russell, on Booth street. Miss Bessie Withers left Thursday morning for an extended stay with relatives in I.ake City, Flu. C. Elmore Crook returned from Trinity college (N. C.) to spend the holidays at his home in Gold Hill. Robt. Griur. Jr.. is spending with bis parents the holiday vaeution allowed the Btudents at Davidson oo liege H. C. Culp was a Christmas visitor to relatives in this community. Mr. Culp in now located at Winston-Salem, N. C. Mr. and Mrs. Osmond Basher and child are visiting at tho home of Mrs. Barber's father. R. W. Hamilton, in Union. Among the holiday visAors to Fort Mill were Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Watson, of Charlotte, and F. Everard Ardrey. of Columbia. ' Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Tfcylt>r..of Lancaster, were j visitors at the honve of Mrs. Taylor's parents, ! Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Bradford, during the past { week. Prof. Frank Potts. University of South Carolina. is spending the holidays at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Potts, in Pleasant ! Valley. Miss Aileen Harris is spending a few days at the home of her. parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Harris. Miss Harris is a teacher n the Waltcrboro graded school. Misses Sula. Mav and ni?o . sisters of Mr. V. B. Blankenship. are spending ti>e holidays sightseeing in New York. Boston and other Northern cities. Angus Rodger*, a seaman on the U. S. S. Franklin, is spending the holidays ut his home in this place. The Franklin is a training ship with Norfolk as its home port. J. C. MrKlkaney. assistant postmaster is spending a short vacation in Charlotte. Wundoll . Barber is assisting Postmaster Massey during Mr. McElhaney's absence. j Prof. J. A. Boyd is viaiting his brothor Hugh T. Boyd, at Comwells. Chester countv. where h? as'o expects to see a second brotltri vho left this section for Arkansas 40-odd years ago. Theodore Harris and J. E. Taylor, of Green Bay, Vs.. are spending the holidays with relatives in this place. Mr. Harris is a son of W. F. Harris and left Fort Mill sense months ago to engage in the lumber business in Virginia. Miss Florence Boyd. of Columbia. Mo., is. j viaiting at the some of he* parents. Prof. un?t j Mrs. J. A. Boyd. Mrs. J. J. Stewart, of ML | Hollv. N. C.. another daughter of Mr. and Mr*. Boyd, is also at the home of her parents for a fewdays. ? $50.00 REWARD for information lead- | ing to recovery of large, black Gordon Setter Dog. Answer;! to name, ; "Wasdon." A little yellow on nose and over eyes. J. G. Anderson. Rock I Hill, S. C. ] 2tc PROFESSIONAL. 1 Dr. S. Eugene Massey has returned j to Fort Millto resume the practice of j medicine. /Calls for Dr. Massey may ; be left at wither of the drug stores or j at the residence of Mr. B. H. Massey ! KfVfzjy- ' - ' &' i* I New Year's ? II = 11 If We exten frf 9 || son s greetin || and wish you j| ous new year j| I We thank 'it \ for their trade [1 [| year 1909 an >< will be as ii i [| ronizing our partments du A cordial t ;t awaits you al i. f MILLS & * >4> v4 * 4 4* 4 4 $4* 4. 4>4 $4<?4?* + * - 4 ? 4 4 4>4? 4-i 4"? >4-4-? A SATISFACI The year just dr I has been one whicl with pride and g so doing we wish t hundreds of patr< tion which we feel they have accorde . our aim to contini dating policy hereti to extend the sair prompt attention v us popularity and past. MCEDkhk I TEACHERS' EXAMINATION. Off ice of Superintendent of Education for York County. Yorkville, S. C., Dec. 15, 1909. A special Teachers' Examination for certificates to teach in the public schools of York county will be held in the court house at Yorkville on Friday, January 7, 1910. The examination will open at 9 a. m. and close at 4 p. m. Teachers who have no certificates or those whose certificates have expired will do well to attend this examination, as no teacher can be legally employed or paid unless they hold valid certificates either from the county or State board of education. T. E. M.-MAT-KIV , Co. S ipt. of Cjucal^^^H 12-23-31. rjMHBjSpa Greeting. |1 d the sea- || gs to you It I l a prosper- jj ~~ . IIF our friends || ; during the || 0[ id trust they II * i || ^ eral in pat- || S? x x co various de- |t ? iring 1910. |l E ^ fo welcome || S t our place. H * r O' ? U? p.? IUUi>U. |f* n qi ZT- m -?> tr " > <?> < > m ?. -- -L P' 5 ar s 23 si ORY YEAR. s Gi : Ji (< awing to a close rj li we can point to W [ratification. In > [' ui o express to our | 141 >ns the apprecia- 2, for the patronage u< Si d us. It will be F di le the accommo- " ai 8C >f ore pursued and ? t< le courteous and ai krhich has gained ? . success in the _ * jy & Co. Lumber For Sale. j We have moved our mill <j across the river, 1-2 mile below the ferry. Ferriage free to persons buying lumber. Lumber on yard, $1.00 for ordinary bills, or delivered on Fort Mill side of river for $1.10. ..V. v. . "Meet me at 5 tiaile'sf On the corner." ft Delicious and refreshing: H n * r ountam Drinks, (Jigars jjj and Cigarettes. All the B leading brands of Chew- Q ing and Smoking Tobac- a co, Pipes, etc. B "Bon-Tons buy Choco- j* late Bon-Bons." Q Fresh shipment M Headley's CbocoUte Bon-Bom, jjj pure and delicious every a week. y We carry a full line of m Drugs, Patent, Medi- B cines, Stationery, Etc. J Give us a call. J ort Mill Drug Comp'y J. R. HAILE, Mgr. 1 TAX RETURNS FOR 1910. J 'fice of the county auditor of * York County, S. C. ~ orkvillej S. C., November 30, 1909. A.h required by statute my books will f opened at my office in Yorkville on g turday, January, 1, 1910, and kept M en until February 20, 1910, for the g rpoae of listing for taxation all rsonal and real property held in York g unty on January 1, 1910. Particular attention is called to the M - t that all real property must be re sesaed during tne period mentioned, d d all property real or personal not ^ turned will be subject to a penalty 4 50 per cent, which will be added afr February 20. ^ All returns must be made in regular rm and it is preferable that they be f ade by the property owner in person me or my assistant, direct, on blanks f ovided for the purpose. The returns g ust be duly sworn to either before me U my assistant or some other officer g lalified to administer an oath. " All items of realty whether farms, g ua- j wiwii iuu), must, do usiea separately, ^ id no return which simply says f same as last year," or "no changes," ill be accepted. 4 Returns made on proper blanks and yorn to before an onicer qualified to ^ (minister an oath and forwarded to e by registered mail before February ( >, 1910, will be accepted. All taxpayers are particularly re- 4 tested to inform themselves as to the . traber of their respective school dis- 1 icts, and where they have property in > ore than one school district they will " ease make separate returns indicat- j g the location of each piece of prop- " ty. The school districts in which there d e special levies are as follows. Nos. i and 27, in Bethel township; Nos. 6, ( I, 33 and 43 in Bethesda township; os. 9, 20 and 40 in Broad River town- " tip; Nos. 6, 9, 15 and 20 in Bullock's reek township; No. 12 Catawba town- G lip; Nos. 7, 12, 35 and 43 in Ebenezer ? wnship; Nos. 26, 28 and 39 in Fort ill township; Nos. 2 and 37 in King's Q ountain township; Nos. 11, 20, 33, 35, ? I and 43 in York township. For the purpose of facilitating the Q king of returns, and for the greater / invenience of taxpayers, I will be at J ie following places on the dates C uned: f* At Piedmont, Saturday, January 1. J At Bethany, Monday, January 3 (Mc- C ill Bros, store). ? At Clover, Tuesday and Wednesday, J muary 4 and 5. V At Bethel, Thursday, January 6 Jifford & Riddle'8 store). At Bandana, Friday, January 7 (Per' Ferguson's). At Point, Saturday, January 8 (Har?r's store). At Smyrna, Monday, January 10. At Hickory Grove, Tuesday and rednesday, January 11 and 12. At Sharon, Thursday and Friday, inuary 13 and 14. At Bullock's Creek, Saturday, Jantry 15. At Tirxah, Monday. January 17. At Newport, Tuesday, January 18. ( At Fort Mill, Wednesday, Thursday ( id Friday, Januarv, 19, 20 and 21. J At McConnellsville, Monday, January ( ( At Ogden, Tuesday, January 25. At Coates' Tavern, Wednesday, Jan- ( iry 26?Roddey's. f At Rock Hill, Thursday, Friday and J aturday, January 27, 28, and 29, and ( uesday, Wednesday and Thursday, ( ebruary2, 3 and 4. ; The office in Yorkville will be open ( .iring the whole period of taking re- ( irns. ^ All males between the ages of 21 ( id 60 years, except Confederate / >ldiers over the age oi 50 years, are J able to a poll tax of $1, and all per- ( >ns so liable are especially requested / > give the numbers of their respective ^ rhool districts in making their returns. ( It will be a matter of much accom- I lodation to me if as many taxpayers J i possible will meet me at the res- ( ective appointments mentioned above I > as to avoid the rush at Yorkville J uring the closing days. I JOHN J. HUNTER, ( County Auditor. Yorkville, S. C., Nov. 30, 1909. ( ! COSTS ) | THAN B > ft I I i/iiinn HLL MNUo Right here in Fort Mill, saving < Dressed Lumber, Mouldings, La Pine), Doors, Window Sash, Bli You can see what ! sell you and My price* ere *eid to be en ind . V. B. BI (Promp ??00?)0<0?W*< The Christmas Are Over? We are now down to ste belated buyer wants any C confections they can now be able prices. Our business since openii has been good, and we extei ! customers for their patronag We hope that all have ha I and wish for each and eve I prosperous New Year. I Stewart & Cul] i | Special Ba \ in La] We have just received an* ^ biiuw room a jod lot oi OU Lap b C next 30 days offer at attractive ? are all of pretty design and woi ^ Holiday gift. a We are also offering for 30 A all kinds of horse accessories * Whip Crackers, Collars, Brid 0 Pads, Brushes, Combs, etc., etc \ W. F. HARK! 5?0@?@?@@?? i ?0? 1 AT KIMB S The past year hat 5 ever'' with us and we ? the people of this cor ic liberal share of pat ? given us. Here's hopi ic year may have in store 5p for you, as well as 01 I Make these your resolutions and we asj entire household will ous year: 1. Resolved, th; Dry Goods, Clothing, I at KIMBRELL'S, where ] that wear the longest money. 2. Resolved, th good things to eat at Hardware, my Farm Imp lizer; in fact, I havt trading at KIMBRELL'S, I receive prompt and < ? ment. LESS TO BO EFORE I MADE IT POSSIBLE TO OF BUILDING I ielays and, in some cases, excessive prices ths, Shingles (Lot No. 1 all-heart Louisian nds, Mantels, Plaster?everything needet satisfy yourself as to quality. I deliver ucement. LAN KEN it delivery of Coal and V 5 Holidays | ady business. If any I Christmas groceries or * bought at very reason- s 9 K lg a few months ago 9 id thanks to our many S 8 8 d a merry Christmas g ry one a happy and 8 , v- 8 Telephone Pj Number 15. |fi # f Lrgams $ p Robes, f - * [1 have on display at our W Lobes thiit we will for the ^ prices. These Lap Robes ^ ild make a most acceptable ^ days special bargains in ^ Robes, Blankets, Whips, ^ les. Check Reins, Boots, ^ * -= ? IS & SONS, t 4' @?@???????@&) HELL'S 1 ? 0 S 3 been the 4?best @ desire to thank C<' nmunity for the @ ,ronage they have ^ .n' the ensuing much prosperity -irselves. g first New Year's sure you that your (?> enjoy a prosperat I will buy my ? 3ats, Shoes, Etc., ? [ get the goods fo^the least 0 at I will buy my K1MBRELL'S ; my ? Lements, my Eerti- >8 * decided to do my (g) , the place where ? 3 urteous treat- ^ Hi' ?v^?????0??^;;{ u n unw i 1LU IVUS9 5 < BUY * MATERIALS I : and freight rates. I handle ^ /I a Cypress nnrl Nos. 1 and 2 4 '\l I from foundation to roof. ^ material the day you l?uy. 4 ISH IP. |l J \ jjifln