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w FORT MILL, S. C. SENERAl INFORMATION. CITY GOVERNMENT. i A. R. McELHANEY Mayor i S. W. PARKS Clerk V. D. POTTS....Chief of Police DEPARTURE OF TRAINS. j No. 31 Southbound 5:40 a. m. j < > No. 35 Southbound 7:12 a. m. o No. 27 Southbound 5:12 p. m. j | No. 36 Northbound 8:50 a. m. No. 28 Northbound .. .6:25 p. m. i No. 32 Northbound ...9:27 p. m. , , Note?Trains 31 and 32 stop at ,, Fort Mill only when flagged. ! MAILS CLOSE. ! i For train No. 36 8:30 a. m. For train No. 27 4:50 p. m. For train No. 28 6:00 p. m. 1 Note?No mail is despatched on J trains 31, 32 and 35. Trains 27 j and 28 do not handle mail Sunday, J POSTOFFICE HOURS. I ' ^ - ? a. .. n .OA n m f !lJhiiy i :?w a. rn. iu / .ou y. m. Sunday 9:30 to 10*. 5 to5:30>. J SHORT ITEMS of INTEREST to TIMES READERS. Today (Thursday) is the Glorious Fourth. Mrs. A. R. McEihaney and children are visiting relatives at Kershaw. The Misses Stokes, of St. George, are guests of Miss Aileen Harris in this city. The State Banker's association will meet at the Isle of Palms, near Charleston, July 5 and 6. W. L. Hall is considering the erection of a handsome storeroom at the corner of Main and Clebourne streets. The new Belk building on Main street is nearing completion and probably will be ready for occupancy by the 20th. I Mr. Robert G. Lee returned to Greenville Monday morning after spending several days at the home of his father, D. A. Lee, in this city. S. L. Meacham. the r.ewly elected alderman from ward 4, took the oath of office at a special meeting of the council Friday afternoon. The July, or summer, term of the court of general sessions for York county will convene on Monday, next, the 8th, with Judge Geo. W. Gage, of Chester, presiding. J. M. Gamble, a farmer of the township, 'phoned The Times Saturday morning that he had gathered several cotton blooms from his fields. These were the first blooms of the season reported to The Times. Rob Porter, colored, called at The Times office yesterday to inform the publisher that he had been eating roasting ears from his fields for several days, that his cotton was blooming and that he expects to *bring a load of watermelons to market in a short while. E. W. Russell, for several years assistant cashier of' the Savings Bank of Fort Mill, on Monday meaning began work in the capacity of bookkeeper for the firm of McElhaney & Co. He is succeeded in the bank by W. B. Meacham. Jr. Harry J. Foster, of Yorkville, was a visitor to Fort Mill Saturday. Mr. Foster will make the race this summer for solicitor of the Sixth iudicial circuit, the office now being filled b.v J. K. Henry, of Chester. Hon. D. El Fin ley is announced in this issue as a candidate for reelection to Congress from the Fifth,district. J. A. Tate, clerk of the court of York county, is also announced in this issue as a candidate for reelection. The. Times this week carries tfie announcement of C. P. Blankenship, who is a candidate for reappointment to the office of township road supervisor. Mr. Blankenahip has filled the position since the creation of the office several years ago. "If there is in Fort Mill, with possibly one exception, a single owner of a gasoline driven motor car who doesn't violate the speed law every time he takes his machine out of the garage, I have yet to know that man," declared a citizen of the town Monday morning. ? ? * t r>* _ i __ Cad L'annon ana jerr risner, employees of the cotton mill at Mt Holly, N. C., were drowned in Catawba river near Mt. Holly Saturday morning1. The men had gone into the stream seignf ing for fish. Cannon's body had not been recovered up to Tuesday morning, the belief being that it had floated off down stream. Crop conditions in this section are not by any means as favorable upon the whole as they were last year. Some neighborhoods have had an abundance of rain, while others are needing it badly. Cotton is blooming freely in some fields and growing nicely, but other fields still show the effects of damage by the low temperature several weeks ago. While playing with an "unloaded" pistol at the home ol Mrs. Mollie Stevenson, of the Manchester village, Thursda> evening. John W. Stevenson was shot and almost instantly killec by William Poole. The former, a young man of 20 years, ane Poole, aged 15, were handling the weapon, a 32 calibre affair when the gun suddenly went off jthe ball striking Stevenson nea the heart The shooting wa ^ purely accidental Policeman V. D. Potts on! Saturday received a reward of $5 from Gastonia, N. C., for the capture several days before of a bicycle thief. The thief was a young white man and gave his! name as Estridge. , Rev. Robert Lee, of Fort Mill, a junior at Furman University, spent yesterday in the city with his brother, Mr. D. F. Lee, and preached at the Baptist church yesterday morning. Mr. Lee is one of the most gifted young speakers who have been heard in Chester recently, and the audi- i ence that heard him was highly delighted with his discourse.? ; Chester Reporter, Monday. The long-awaited and much- : belated new passenger station at Rock Hill was thrown open to the traveling public Saturday i I afternoon and presents a very i creditable appearance. The building is a double-decker, the upper I story being used for the offictr 1 and is provided with a convenient ? shed and long platform, so as to ! accommodate the passengers on I Morinn ftr Ifi'norvillp division. i tlic iuai jvii w *?.??'? " ? i Mr. J. M. Jamison, part owner , of the Stonewall Hotel, of Char- ] lotte, was instantly killed and ] Mrs. W. M. Bagwell and seven- . year-old son of Hamlet, were seriously ii.jured on a grade crossing , near Neweil, seven miles north j of Charlotte, about noon Friday, when their automobile was ( struck and demolished by a i northbound Southern Railway i freight train. Mrs. Jamison ( and two children escaped injury. D. 0. Potts, of Pleasant'Valley, was in Lancaster Friday attending a meeting of the execu- J tive committee of the Lancaster j county Democracy, at which the !1 assessments were made and the ' itinerary for the county campaign 1 mapped out. As to the candi- 1 dates for governor, Mr. Potts ( stated that the sentiment seemed ' about equally divided as between 11 Jones and Blease. Today (Thursday) will see two world's championship pugilistic events. One will be for the heavyweight championship of 1 the world. The scene of strife will be Las Vegas. N. M., and the principals will be Jack Johnson and Jim Flynn. The other affair will take place at Vernon, outside of Los Angeles. It will * ? * ' ' 1 _1 be lor tne ngniweigni cnarnpiunship and will be between Ad YVolgast and Joe Rivers. Hon. J. R. Haile, elected secretary of the Fort Mill Democratic club at its meeting about two months ago, will have charge of the club rolls for the enlistment of the voters of the township. ; Those wishing to enroll and become eligible to vote in the coming Democratic primary election can find the enrolling book at the store of the Fort Mill Drug company. The book will be closed five days before the first election, August 27. B. H. Massey left Fort Mill yesterday morning for New York, from which port he will sail today for Hobart, Tasmania. Mr. Massey, who is an expert in the setting up of electrical, machinery, has accepted the position of superintendent of construction for the British Westinghouse company, an English concern which is buil(%ig a large electric power plant in Tasmania. Mr. Massey will be engaged in the work for about two years. The scholarship and entrance examination for admission to Winthrop college will be held in every county court house in this State Friday, July 5, beginning at 9 o'clock. This examination , will be for admission to the freshman class. It is expected that a large number of applicants will appear at the county seats to stand this examination, l he questions, instructions, etc., are now in the hands of the county superintendents of education ready for opening when the applicants appear on Friday. Sunday afternoon Constable J. J. Coltharp, assisted by Frank Windle, rounded up and arrested a party of gamblers at a point near the railroad bridge over Sugar creek in the upper part of the township. The party, all employees of the Pineville mill, was composed of the following: Jesse Smith, W. P. Butler, R. S. Catch, A. L. Dobbins, Robert Frye, Brice Daw kins, E. L. Numley. The men were brought to Fort Mill and on Monday were fined $20 or 20 days by Magistrate McElhaney. Smith, Butler, Catch, Dobbins and Numley paid up, but Frye and Dawkins could not raise the money and were taken to the gang Monday afternoon. Tuesday morning, however, the fine of Dawkins , was received here and notice for his release was at once sent to the chainiranir authorities. It is the general belief hereabouts that the proposition to , build a bridge across Sugar , creek west of Fort Mill has again blown up. The Lancaster officials, we are told, do not look favorably upon the proposition of Supervisor Boyd, of York. , that each county share half the ; cost. To build the structure at the site selected the approach from the York side to the bridge . proper would be several times as long as that on the Lancaster ? side and the officials of the latter r county think that it would be ; unjust for them to pay any part 1 of the expense brought about by this condition. A majority of j the people of Fort Mill who have r been heard to express themselves in the matter agree that | each county should stand for its p approaches, as we are told was 3 done in the erection of the Ivy's mill bridge over Catawba river. Who Oar Mill People Are. The vast number of operatives who work in the Southern cotton mills are people who have been farmers or whose fathers have worked on farms, and who have come to the mills because they 1 afforded opportunities for making 1 more than they were making on ] the farm, says the Charlotte ( Chronicle. In every instance . they have been tenants and not being able to make much in I giving half or more of what they | make as rent, or possibly on . account of the run down con- i dition of the land, they have j sought an outlet through the s mills. ( They come from a line of sturdy ancestors who first sought the ( vast lands of America from an I overcrowded European popula- i tion, and who suffered the hard- g ships of making the land culti. okin anH thpn fnutrht and bled t auiv UKU v>*v>. 0 for its freedom. They descended from the same ancestors and are jrct and the same people as the Souil: is filled with. Some of J the peo^,'* who live in the mills in and ar*.'nd Charlotte are J closely relateu to some of the men who have made possible a bigger success in life than they have and who hi 'p to control, the destiny of the t un'ry. They have come U the mills to spin the cotton and i ake it into ' cloth and other form- of apparel for the people of th world to consume rather thar. grow it. The farmer grows it they develop it. If every bo y stayed on the farms to grow cotton and no one worked in the mills, it would not be long before the ladies of the land would have to go back to the spinning wheel and the loom just as our grandmothers used to do. The mill people are a part of the great industry of the South, as much so as the farmer is; or of the world for that matter, as cotton is the greatest industry of the world today. Ty Cobb's Pay. Ty Cobb, the world's best ball player, gets $9,000 a year in hard cash. That means he gets $60 a game. He plays an average of two hours in each game. That figures 50 cents a minute while he is in actual play. He comes to bat an average of not more than five times in each game and chases four or five balls in each game. That means $6 every time he comes to bat whether or not he makes a hit, and $6 every time he chases a Dan. When he left the field for a bath a few days ago and missed his time at bat, he failed to earn $6 that he gets in salary.Flint Hill News. Fort Mill Times Correspondence. The farmers of this section are very busy trying to clean out their crops. On account of the recent rains the crops are in a j grassy condition. Mr. John McLelland, who has been living in Houston, Texas, for a year or more, returned to his home in this section the last week. Mr. McLelland stated that on his journey home he traveled through ten States and that the crops in this section were the best he had seen. Miss John Miller left a few days ago for Winthrop college, where she is attending the summer school. Mrs. Addie Henderson, of Hendersonvllle, N. C\, is visiting her mother, Mrs. M. A. Miller, of this section. The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Neely, of this section, which has been seriously ill, is ! slightly improved. Mrs. Lizzie Capps, of Dobyville, Ark., is expected here in a few weeks to visit relatives. M. F. It begins to look as if the York county campaign may open without any candidates for the lower House of Representatives. Up to this time only one man has been suggested. through the - ? ^ - TIyv,,rt/\ r? (J Ln Lne papers ior mt; nuusc anu uc jmo not yet signified his willingness to make the race. Money is mighty scarce in Fort Mill these days, and it is especially scarce around The Times office. Those who owe 'is anything will confer a great favor if they will let us have it. It takes money keep this establishment going, as our bills become due each month and must be paid promptly. The masters of dancing, or whoever it is that gives the law to the terpsichorean world, have put their ban on those objectionable dances upon which every decent man and woman frowns. Mail Carriers Will Fly. This is an age of great discoveries. Progress rides on the air. Soon we may see Uncle Sam's mail carriers flying in all directions, transporting mail. People take a wonderful interest in a discovery that benefits them. That's wh> Dr. King's New Discovery for Coughs, Colds and other throat and lung diseases is the most popular medicine in America. "It cured me of a dreadful cough." writes Mrs J. F. DavisStickney Corner, Me., "affer doctor's treatment and all other remedies had failed." For coughs, colds or any bronchial affection it is unequaled. Price 50c and SI. Trial bottle free at Parks Drug Co., Fort Mill Drug Co., Ardrev's Drug Store. NOTICE. All persons indebted to the estate of J. B. Mack will make payment to the undersigned at her home in Fort Mill, S. C., and all persons holding claims against the said estate will present same, sworn to and in itemized form, to the undersigned at her home in Fort Mill, S. C., on or before May 30, 1913. Mrs. HATTIE MACK. Administratrix. Fort Mill, S. C., July 4, 1912. Fruit Powder 1 The loss of one jar of fruit will jay the cost of sufficient powder ;o preserve all your fruit. A ittle pinch is all you need for jach jar and you will never know it is there. E-Z Seal Fruit Jar s as different and as much imjrovement over the old style >crew cap jar as the sun is above .he moon. They are superior in ?very respect and oniy cost 10 to [5 cents more per dozen. We edeem the free coupons for samples. Ardrey's Drug Store. [8 Your Blood Right? Don't Take Chances? TAKE msm i MOO. IQNt md ^ <amATivt I /a $ PRtct-iioo. y/ &i.??w??fer?sao y $1 the bottle. Six for $5. I Fort Mill Drug Co. J. R. HAILE.^lgr. Road Tax Now Due. The attention of all concerned is called to the fact that the commutation tax of three ($3) dollars is now due and payable, with July 1 as the last day upon which it may be paid. Persons failing to pay the $3 commutation tax on or before July 1, will be liable to five (5) days service on the road. Under the law no commutation tax will be received after the above date. H. E. NEIL, Treasurer York County. Winthrop College SCHOLARSHIP and ENTRANCE EXAMINATION The examination for the award of vacant scholarships in Winthrop College i and for the admission of hew students will be held at the County Court House on Friday, July S, at 9 a. m. Applicants must not be less than 15 years of age. When scholarships are vacant ; after July 5 they will be awarded to those making the highest average at this examination, provided they meet , the conditions governing the award. Applicants for scholarships should write _ President Johnson before examination _ for scholarship examination blanks. , Scholarships are worth $100 and free tuition. The next session will open September 18, 1912. For further in- ( formation and catalogue, address Pres. D. B. Johnson. Rock Hill, S. C. TO CARRY LUMBER that wiil please all customers and meet the demands and re- ^ quirements of the most exacting L builders is no small undertaking, j a You cannot find a Lumber yard stocked with BETTER LUMBER 0 and Building material, that will come nearer to meeting all de- ^ mands than our yard. Do not make a purchase without first obtaining our estimates. It will be money in vour pocket. J. J. BAILES. ? -? THE CLEMSON AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE. Enrollment Over 800?Voice of Property Over i Million " and a Quarter?94 Teachers and Officers. m Degree Courses: Agriculture, Agriculture and Chemistry, Agriculture and Animal Industry, Chemistry, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Textile Engineering, Agricultural Engineering. Short Courses: One year course in Agriculture, Two year course in Textiles. Four weeks' winter course in Cotton Grading. Four weeks' winter course for Farmers. Cost: Cost per session of nine months including all fees, heat, light, water board, laundry and the necessary uni forms $133.50. Tuition $40 additional. SCHOLARSHIP AND ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS. The college maintains 1(57 four-year Agr.cult.ural and Textile scholarships and 51 one-year Agricultural scholarships. Value of scholarships, $100 per session and free tuition. (Students who have attended Clemson college or any other college or university. are not eligible for the scholarships unless there are no other eligible applicants.) Scholarship and Entrance Examinations will be held at the county Court House on July 12th, 9 a. m. Next Session Opens SEPT. 11, 1912. Write AT ONCE to W. M. Riggs, President, Clemson College, S. S., for catalogue, scholarship blanks, etc. If I you delay, you may be crowded ouf Evei I The ten carry all s for us to s We woi Mill - A Qui Why do we solicit Life ENTRAL LIFE INSURANC1 We can easily obtain the le United States?many of th ons. - The A Because: After a carefu lie record of all of them in 01 fnion Central offers the best nd simplest contract at the I Give us the opportunity thers in competition with ot Take the othar man's pro hing until you have seen us. Bailes & I Telephon Office in Savings Bank AIL STANDARD DRUOi AND PATE ALL MEDtC/NH ?ir r f'f Fresh, Clean and Complete?t with us. Save irritation and the drug-gist who carries a sto< thing that you may wish. Parks Dru Agency for Nyal' rything f< tns and prices of this . i i i ? r lyies ana graucs ui i how you our line an; 1't insist on you buyir CASH OR s & Yoii FURNITURE DI estion - , Insurance for the UNION E COMPANY? agency for any company in ~ em paying US better commis- jj i nswer - i ( 1 investigation (and we have J tr office) we found that the jj contract, the shortest, clearest 2 .0WEST NET COST. |J to show YOU as we are doing j her companies every day. Ijj position but do not sign any- ! = i .ink, Agents J e No. 126 J Building, Fort Mill, S. C. [ "Yes, We }: j Have It." Kn timp is lost in futile i searching through dusty shelves. Our stock is always Right Up to the Minute, hat's why people like to trade disappointments by buying from ;k in which can be found everyig Comp'y, s Family Remedies. or the Hoi I no you want Nice Silver without paying cent for it? If so, we wi glad for you to to our Furniture and let us explai proposition to y l fw e are sun i quarters for E thing in House nishings.. store are reasonable, ar urniture. It will be pie ytime it suits you to < ig if you are not ready. CREDIT. # ing Comp ?PARTMENT 2 For 2 I ilenen's Borated Talcum Poi 15c the single 1 HARKEY'S BARBE Clothes Cleaned and pressed. !<OtCKOO()OiiOi?Oi)Oi?OX Economy-The Nev ECONOMY Jars embody all th of a perfect jar. The only jar tl BER RING. Rubber rings in ti leak air, mould and spoil the coi omy is easy and simple to seal smooth mouth, easy to fill and < rubber rings?economical. Call and let us explain. Nc 1 mnnldfid fruit if VOU use Econon , ^ 1 I JONES, the c 1 Phones 14 and 8. 1 t*C3**O*IOf*Of*OSI0i K OUCXXiOtK Furniture, Fi Our stock is now complete and v ~ ll 1 ,1?4 + see. uurs are an new ana up iu uui ? or wood, $3 to $12; Stoves, $8 to $5 $50; Mattresses, $3 to $12; Chairs of . ers, Refrigerators, Ice Cream Free: Windows, Screen Wire, Kitchen C< see these. In fact, we have every house. Our motto: "A Square Deal I Harris Furniture t "First on the Sqi ????I ne some ware one 11 be come Store n the ou. neadvery Furid we asure , i :ome. f >Y * ??????J HHHHiHBBHHflHi ? Sits. vder, the 25c kind, DOX. :r shop. x oxxncxxxsc*? v Fruit Jar f | 8 e essential features fj lat uses NO RUB- g me become porous, itents. The Econ- B and open. Wide, J ;asy to clean. No g i more spoiled and 8 ly Jars. iROCER. | 8 9 35 *0?K3i*0t*CXiCK*0tK Z lrniture. j /e ask vou to call and f ;e styles. Beds, metal * 0; Parlor Suits, $20 to ?. all kinds, Water Cool- + zers, Screen Doors and t ibinets. You ought to + thing that goes in the . I." Call and see us. | Company,! uare." ,