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V, vV SW. v #???? ( SHORT ITEMS oflNTEREST to TIMES READERS. E. A. Murray returned to Fort Mill Sunday after a week's business trip to Greensboro, N. C. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Gcddard, of Lancaster, Mass., are guests at the home of Jno. S. Potts, on White street. Two weeks of bright sunshine j would be most acceptable just at this time. Too much rain inter' feres wiih the plans of the farm- ! ers. S. A. Epps, of the firm of Meacham & Epps, is in the Northern markets buying the spring stock of dry goods and millinery for his firm. W. F. Patterson, a Confederate veteran and one of the town's ; oldest residents, has been seriously ill for several days at bis home on east Booth street. The Fort Mill friends of Mr. Ernest Armstrong, of Charlotte, will be pleased to learn that he has recovered sufficiently from a recent operation for appendicitis to pay a visit to his father, W. H. Armstrong, in this city. The colonial entertainment given Friday evening in the school auditorium by the D. A. K. and glee club was witnessed by a good sized audience and was pronounced a first-class attraction by all present. A report reached Fort Mill from Columbia the past week that the three regiments of State militia will this summer hold their annual encampment at Chickamauga Park. The probable date of the departure of the regiments was not stated. City Treasurer Parks has busied himself for several days looking up parties who had failed to pay j city taxes for the year 1911/and as a result the city treasury has been enriched to trie extei t of something like half a hunjied ! dollars. If you have not paid your State and county taxes for 1912 you will now. have to add seven per cent. The books of the treasurer clo*e March 15, after which executions for ail delinquents will be placed in the hands of the sheriff. Work preparatory to the re moval of the old vacant blacksmith shop near the head of ' Main street was begun several days ago and as soon as the j weather will permit the old shop will be roiled back and Main street will be extended one a block farther east. B. C. Ferguson, the well known local breeder of Partridge Wyandotte chickens, will on next Saturday, if the weather is not j bad, have a pen of his Wyan-1 dottes on display at the store of the Parks Grocery company, and invites all those who are interested in pure bred fowls to call and look at his chickens. For the benefit of the parsonage, the ladies of the Methodist church will on next Saturday evening give a s Iver tea in the vacant Mtracham storeroom on Main street. Besides the supper L tnere Will Ue aUIUOCincwuo oum as music, games, and fortune telling by Precicsa, the Gypsy | fortune teller. The pubiic is invited to be present. J. M. Grier has returned to Fort Mill, after spending several months in Florida. During his absence Mr. Grier visited quite a number of towps in the Land of Flowers. He says that business conditions in Florida are good, but fears that the fruit and truck crops will prove a failure this year on account of bad weather. A member of the congregation ; of St. James church (colored) has asked The Times to correct the statement made in the paper last week that the new church to be built soon on Railroad street was to cost about $1,000. The J cost of the new building when completed will be $1,800, we are | told. The colored people wish to publicly thank Mr. S. S McNinch for the gift of $30, which j goes into the church building fund. The Times man was pleased to hear a customer in one of the local dry goods stores a few days , om foil tha nrnnripfor that she - I f wished to see an article that the merchant had advertised in The Times. If others would do as this customer did, there soon would be no doubt in the minds of the merchants that their advertisements were read by the public. Sunday was one of the most disagreeable days of the winter in this place. Rain began falling early in the morning ar.d continued throughout the day, and with a temperature hovering dangerously near the freezing poin;, few people braved the weather to attend services at the local churches. Monday morning all things exposed to the weather were covered with a thin coat of ice. A press despatch Friday from Atlanta, Ga., contained the information that one S. H. Etheridge, a special railroad agent, was under arrest in that city, charged with bigamy, on a warrant sworn out at Catawba, York county, S. C. Etheridge, according to the despatch, was married at Catawba about two months ago to a Miss Patton and the young woman a short time ago learned that he had a wife and child living somewhere in Arkansas. 1 Rev. Edward T. Snuggs, a missionary from South China, will visit Fort Mill next Sunday and in the morning will deliver a lecture at Flint Hill church. In the evening at 7:30 Rev. Mr. Snuggs will be heard in the Fort Mill Baptist church. The public is invited to attend the lectures. Since the appearance in The Times several weeks ago of the program for the coming meeting of the York Baptist Association, it has been decided to hold the meeting with the First Church of Rock Hill instead of the church at Yorkville, as previously stated. The date of the meeting is March 30-31. I. J. Sanders, colored, who claimed to be a minister of the gospel, will spend the next 30 days on the county chaingang, as the result of his having failed to practice what he claimed to preach. The officers of the town had had an eye on Jackson for several days and Saturday night Policeman Potts caught the "minister" in the act of selling a pint of whiskey. Mr. D. A. Lee returned Tuesday morning from Greenville, 1 where he had gone on Saturday | to be with his son, Robt. G. Lee,; who has been dangerously ill foi several weeks. Mr. Lee reports that his son is slowly improving and that the attending physicians think he will be able to leave the hospital in ten days or two weeks. Contrary to the general belief that the season for hunting birds in South Carolina is between the 15th of November and 1st of M;.rch, the Abbeville Press and Banner tells us that the Legislature of 1911 made the close season for hunting birds uniform over the State, and that it now begins November 15 and closes March 15. Informal ion was received in Fort < Mill Saturday irorn Plant City, Fia., ot 1 i t serious illness of Mr. 1 Sam C. Faris, ot Fort Mill town- | ship. Mr. Ji'ans leit his nome here about two weeks ago for a visit to his daughter, Mrs. R. L. 1 Anderson, in the Florida city, : and was stricken with measles while en route. At last reports iiis condition was such as to cause much uneasiness with his family and friends. Council Awards Paving Contract. For the sum of $3,835.00 the Legre Construction Company, of Columbia, will pave the Main street ot Fort Mill from the tracks of the Southern Railway to the intersection of Main and Booth streets. The contract for the street work was awarded by council in regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening, when Mr. A. E. Legre, of the Columbia concern, appeared before council with plans and specifications and submitted a bid for the paving. Estimates were in hand from several contractors in paving, but the estimate of the Legre company was the only one to come within the range of money to be expended for the work and the contract was accordingly let to this concern. The material with which the street wiil be paved is concrete with tar i.r bitumen binder, the same to be the product of the Aor.h;ih Co which is Diliwci nop-?v ? considered the best mineral pitch on the market. When completed the street will have a similar appearance to the streets of some nearby cities which are paved with bitulithic. The paving. as stated, will begin at the tracks of the Southern railroad and extend through to Booth street. The gutters on either side will be laid in concrete and there will be a concrete curb or retaining wall along the entire stretch of paving. The public well in the street, which has for some time been a hindrance to traffic, will be filled in. Along Confederate street by the postoffice about one foot of earth will be removed, allowing a gradual ascent to the level of the paving on Main street. The cement paving on both the north and south sides at the extreme east end of Main street will be comr.ion>H t-n the intersection of Booth street. The paving work, according to contract, is to begin on or before the first day of April and is to be completed within six weeks, allowance being made, of course, for bad weather. Free to Our Subscribers. By an arrangement made a few days ago between the publisher of The Times and the Southern Ruralist Company, of Atlanta. Ga., the publisher of this paper is enabled to offer absolutely free to his subscribers a number of yearly subscriptions to the Atlanta publication. It is perhaps needless tosay here that the Southern Ruralist ranks among the largest and best agricultural papers in the South and the tact that, being published in the South, it is better prepared to discuss with and advise the Southern farmer than papers published in other parts of the country. The conditions upon which The Times will give these yearly subscriptions to the Southern Ruralist are as follows: To every new subscriber to The Times, paying $1.25 for a year's subscription, one yearly subscription free to The Southern Ruralist; to every paid-up subscriber who pays for Ihe Times one j ear in advance, one yearly subscription free to the Southern Ruralist; to every subscriber to 'lhe limes who is in arrears as much as one year and will pay up to date, the Southern Ruralist will be sent for one year free of i charge. The number of sub-1 scriptions to be given away in this manner is limited, and as things of value that are given away do not stay long in the hands of the giver, those who wish to embrace this opportunity to secure a first-class agricultural paper at absolutely no cost had i better comply with one of the above named conditions at once. Fort Mill's Confederate Soldiers. Editor Fort Mill Times: In speaking of the old soldiers going from Fort Mill township to the war, there were 127 in number, of which 28 were either killed or died, and 99 returned home. Five of our soldiers lost legs or arms, four were mortally wounded, 19 slightly wounded, and the others returned home safe and sound. Twenty-five are still living, the names of whom can be given if necessary. To the best of my knowledge this is correct, but if anyone sees where I am wrong, please let me know where and why. H. R. Merritt. March 5, 1912. Death of a Young Farmer. Mr. Aus^n Moss, a well known young farmer of the township, died early Monday morning at his home two miles south of town, after an illnes of ten days of pneumonia. Mr. Moss had been extremely ill for several days and his death was not unexpected. The burial was made Tuesday morning in the Fort Mill cemetery. Mr. Moss was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. A. Moss and was about 33 years of age. He is survived by a wife and two children. ? ?? The New York County Laws. From the published list of purely local laws, enacted at the 1912 session of the General Assembly, we take the followij.gr 1 acts which apply to York county: An act to repeal an act entilied "An act for the establish- i merit of a new school district in < in the county of York, to be known as Ebenezer school district, and to authorize the levy and collection of a local tax therein." approved December 25.1892. To amend an act entitled "An act to incorporate the city of Rock Hill, ratified and approved December 24, A. D., 1892," byadding another section as section 7m authorizing the eitv council of Rock Hill to elect a general manager, prescribe his duties and fix his salary. To fix dieting fees for prisoners for Lancaster and York counties. To give consent that the State be a party defendant to the action in the court of ctmmon pleas for York county of Vinie Jackson against James D. McDowell and the State of South Carolina, and authorizing and directing the attorney general to represent the State in said action and to proceed in accordance with this resolution. To repeal an act entitled "An act to authorize and empower the voters of Yorkville school dis- : trict of York county to order an election and to issue coupon bonds of said school district for school purposes," approved 17th of February, A. D. 1911. To provide for an election on the issue of $75,000 in coupon , bonds by York county for the purpose of erecting a courthouse and to empower the board of county commissioners to condemn land for a site for same. Rock Hill May Tap the Catawba. The public woiks commission of Rock Hill has recommended Urt nifi- n/nm/i!] ttiot r-nm_ I\J llic (.llj IUUUVII bliui. biiv will mission be authorized to go to Catawba river for the water supply for Rock Hiil and that the commission be supplied with about $50,000 needed in constructing lines, a reservoir and securing rights of way. The commission had engineers make a survey of the proposed plant and the lines and found that it would cost in the neighborhood of $67,000 to put the piant in operation. The reports were handed to the members of the council and they were asked to consider the matter. There is no doubt but that the commission will be ordered to go ahead as several members of the council are favorably inclined to the plant, in fact believe that it is the only way to get an adequate water supply for the city. It is hoped to begin work in the spring and push the plant to an early completion. It is figured that the cost of operation will be about $200 less per month than it now costs to supply the city with water and in addition the revenues would be greatly increased, for several large consumers would take city water could it be had. Fcr Miss Houston. [Contributtd] One of the most enjoyable sociable affairs of the season was a party given at the Central hotel a few evenings ago by Miss Clara Culp, in honor of Miss Pinckney Houston, of Charlotte. The guests were met at the door by Misses Culp and Houston, while Miss Zoe White received in the hall, ar.d Miss Carrie Kimbrell served punch. The evening was spent in several guessing contests, and music. The contests affording the most merriment were the telegram contest and the mother's work basket. The prizes in the first contest were won by Miss Louise McMurray and Miss Bertha Hinshaw. In the second contest by Miss Isabel Grier and W. A. Roach, after which the guests were ushered into the dining room where a sumptuous supper was served, j New Laws of State-wide Import. Among the more important State-wide measures enacted by the South Carolina Legislature, which adjourned Thursday afternoon after a session of 52 days, are the following: The Christensen citizenship bill to eliminate all aliens from the primary. The measure to refund the State debt, amounting to about $5,600,000. The bill prohibiting bookmaking and betting on horse races in South Carolina. The measures providing for elections in several cities and towns on the commission form of government. The measure to submit to the voters of the State the question of issuing $1,000,000 in bonds to improve "State Park" and thereby relieve the congested conditions at the State Hospital for the Insane. J. E. McClure, a prominent citizen of Pineville, was a visitor to Fort Mill yesterday. 1 Miss Kittie Kirkpatrick returned to her home in this city Monday from New York Repels Attack of Death. "Five years ago two doctors told me I had only two years to live." This startling statement was made by Stillman Green, Malachite, Col. "They told me I would die with consumption. It was up to me then to try the bpst lung medicine and I began to use Dr. King's New Discovery. It was well I did, for today I am working and be- ; lieve I owe my life to this great throat and 'lung cure that has cheated the grave of another victim." Its folly to suffer with coughs, colds or other throat and lung troubles now. Take the cure that's safest. Price 50 cents and $1.00. Trial bottle free at Parks Drug Co., Ardrey's Drug Store and Fort Mill Drug Co. The body of Mrs. Mary JenLrine whnsp dpflth occurred Fri day at Concord, N. C., was interred Saturday morning at Pineville. Mrs. Jenkins was a daughter of the late Israel Crowell. of Pineville, and was about 40 years of age. She is survived by two daughters. Glorious News comes from Dr. J. T. Curtiss, Dwight, Kan. He writes: "I not only have cured bad cases of eczema in my patients with Electric Bitters, but also cured myself : by them of the same disease. I feel sure ' they will benefit any case of eczema." j This shows what thousands have proved, that Electric Bitters is a most effective blood purifier. Its an excellent remedy for eczema, tetter, salt rheum, ulcers, boiis and running sores. It stimulates liver, kidneys ana bowels, expels poisons, helps digestion, builds up the strength. Price 50 cts. Satisfaction guaranteed by Fort Mill Drug Co., Parks Drug Co. and Ardrey's Drug store. Fire in Rock Hill Thursday. morning destroyed the greater part of 125 bales of cotton, stored I in the warehouse of Mayor John T. Roddey, and four automobiles in the garage of the Jones Motor company. The loss was esti mated at $6,000, with $3,000 insurance. In another room of the Roddey warehouse were 2,500 hales of cotton, belonging to farmers, but this was saved j by the city fire department. Z Nineteen Miles a Second without a jar, shock or disturbance, is the awful speed of our earth through ' space. We wonder at such ease of i nature's movement, and so do those 1 who take Dr. King's New Life Pills. : No grining, no distress, just thorough! work that brings good health and fine , feelings. 25c at Parks Drug Co., Fort ! Mill Drug Co. and Ardrey's Drug Store. The best price paid for cotton on the local market yesterday was 10 1-4 cents. To Mothers - And Others. You can use Bucklen's Arnica Salve to cure children of eczema, rashes, tetter, chatings, scaly and crusted humors, i as well as their accidental injuriescuts, burns, bruises, etc., with perfect safety. Nothing else heals so quickly. For boils, ulcers, old, running or fever j sores or piles it has no equal. 25 cts at Ardrey's Drug Store, Parks Drug , Co and Fort Mill Drug Co. ONE CENT A VVOKDj MINIMUM CHARGE, 25C. FOR SALE?300 bushels of Clay Peas ! at $2.15 per bushel. W. S. McCLEL- ! m LAND. MARKET TALK ?For the next 60 days we will sell the choicest of Steak, cut from S;eers that have been stall- j . fed since November. We will be glad p to have your orders. Try our All-pork " * * TT 1 fintci P nA , Sausage. li. a. rian.n.10 o: | . WHITE LEGHORN EGGS. I have for sale for hatch- < ing purposes pure Wycoff strain White Leghorn Eggs at $1 for 15. Also 50 White Leghorn hens for sale. D. A. LEE. Fort Mill, S. C. May's Ferry's Wood's Garden Seeds, Package J or Bulk. zz=: ARDREY'S j 4 COMING T | pROMINENT among the mar 1 will be the first shipment I CLOTHES for Men, fresh frorr models and fabrics, every suit g your money back. "PROGRESS" and "SUCCE and Boys, are better made than r 1? ft jr >11 n size ot boit Mill, Cut we are p them the very best that's going, to 18 years. Full peg Knicker 1 The Pants Kin This is the new line of ODD | This line is in a class of its owi value, general make up, etc., be Low Quar This line is about complete, forget the hard winter we've ha H M? 11 n Mills & I OUl The Peopl MEACHAM & EPFS MEACHAM & EPFS I New York and Baltimore. Our buyer will leave in a few days for the Northern markets, and if there is anything special that you may want he will be glad to get it for you. Millinery. 1 1 ~ ** k ~ ttrill kottO We are very giau to say men miao i taim * *? ? >? charge of this department again. She has been in the work room now for a month and see what advantage she has when she comes out? It puts her in position to know absolutely what will be worn and how it will be trimmed. Our buyers promise to make this their banner trip, both in buying and knowing what to buy. Did it come from Epps'? If so, don't worry. . MEACHAM & EPPS. j _ f | WIO.OOO FEET~?G i Iron Fencei *j CHEAPER -^^thanWood ^ ! ^ | The Stewart Iron Works Co. i CINCINNATI. OHIO The I.nrKmt Mnnafnetnrers of Iron Fence In the World, have purchased enough raw material to make ? " n I > 5,UUU,UUU t eet cr iron r ence j and have allotted 10,000 Feet for thla i, ' territory, v.-hlch we arc authorized to sell at a price never before heard of, ^ Now is The Tims to " FIX UP!" 1 * Take advantage of thin opportunity and put up a neat Iron Fence In front + of your home. IRON FENCE FOR ALL PURPOSES I Itralilrncr*. School*. Churches, Ceme- 1 * t erics, Grave Lot Enclosure*, Etc. , 200 DESIGNS to Select from. For BEST l'KICE call on 1- address L. J. MASSEY, \ Fort Mill, S. 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