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THE FORT MILL TIMES. Democratic ~~ Published Thursdays. ^ B.W.BRADFORD - - Editor and Proprietor. , Bpbsciuption Rates': i One Year 11.25 ? Six Months t!5 1 The Times invites contributions on live subjects but does not asrree to publish more than 200 words * on any subject. The ri'/ht is reserved to edit every communication submitted for publication. On application to the publisher, advertising fetes are made known to those interests!. Telephone, local and lontr distance. No. 112, Entered at the postoffice at Fort Mill. S. C.. as mail matter of the second class. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 5. 1912. The Times could say a good deal about the insecurity of human life in the community which allows murderers to escape the just consequences of their crime, but if twelve men, supposed to be good citizens, have no more conceptiori of their duty to society than to allow a man-killer, whose crime is fortified by neither justice nor excuse, to walk from the court house free of the charge, it would seem that nothing is to be gained by berating them. If our citizens are content to allow justice to be trampled under foot and our courts to be despised and become the butt of ridiculn, they are sowing a whirlwind which they themselves or their posterity will one day reap. No man should " ? -i /? / be excused for taking tne me 01 his fellow-man unless he can show beyond doubt that his act was necessary to preserve his own life or the life of some one else whose duty it was his to protect. The maudlin sentiment which often influences our South Carolina juries to mete out mercy where justice is demanded is not in the interest of the security of life or the promotion of civilization. The Yorkville Enquirer seems to be in a particularly good humor over the election to the State Senate of John L. McLaurin from Marlboro county. However, the joy of The Enquire! over the fortune of its friend is not Strang?, when it is recalled that among the few newspapers of the State which stood by him m the days he was trying tc. wreck the Democratic party of South Carolina The Enquirer wras perhaps the most influential. If we had any respect for the man's sincerity of purpose, we would applaud his wi lirigness to serve the Commonwealth in a position so vastly less important than the position he formerly held as United States Senator, but there is nothing in the career of John L. McLaurin to commend him. We are confident that had he been a resident of York county instead of Marlboro county he could not have been elected to the State Senate. The Charlotte Observer thinks that the time is at hand when the greatness of Senator Tillman must be admitted by all. Hardly. There are a good many people who will not agree that Senator Tillman is a great man and it would be too much to say these people are not as honest in their opinion of him as those who think otherwise. Senator Tillman has made South Carolina and the nation at large a useful official, but it remains to be seen whether history will accord him a place among the country's great men. One thing which is disquieting to the friends of the senator in this connection is that he is so infrequently quoted as an authority on governmental affairs. Speaking of great men, it cannot be said that the country is overrun with them, anyway. We do not believe that there are in the United States Senate today six men whose deeds or utterances will be associated with greatness fifty years hence. The man who goes round telling everyone he meets of his hard luck and bemoaning tlie bad business winch lie has encountered need never expect anything better. T We noticed in an exchange the )ther day a statement to the effect that the merchant who advertises, and the farmer who looks for bargains, will be the persons to profit mostly by the parcels post. This is just about the size 6f it, too, The Progressive Farmer says the enterprising, wide-awake merchant in the small city, or even the country town, need not lose trade to the big mail-order establishments. If he will only let his customers know that he can supply their wants as quickly he too is willing to do a mailorder business, he will profit by the parcels post as much as any one, not even excepting the farmer. The last day of the present month will mark the closing of the most successful year for business that this country has seen for a long time. Crops all over the nation have been above the average, business is booming on a solid basis and collections are good. While South Carolina, as a State, has not had the best of crops this year, the country as a whole is in the midst of the most universal prosperity im a^iuauic. If you, dear reader, are not a subscriber to The Times, this paragraph is written to extend a cordial invitation for you to become one. It also may serve to notify you that your neighbor or friend is probably tired of furnishing you with reading matter and would rather you would get a paper of your own. Ministers for Rock Hill District. Following are the appointments of ministers who are to serve the churches comprising the Rock Hill district of the Methodist church as read at the closing of the annual conference at Anderson Monday: T. C. Odell, presiding elder; Blacksburg, J. P. Patton; Blackstock, J. N. Isem; Chester, J. C. Rrmpr- Chester Circuit. J. H. Montgomery: Clover, H. G. Hardin; East Chester, J. B. Davis; East Lancaster, W. C. Kelly; Fort Mill, F. L. Glen nan; Hickory Grove, H: B. Hardy; Lancaster, E. T. Hodges; Lancaster Circuit, C. P. Carter; North Rock Hill, J. A. White; Richburg, W. S. Goodwin; St. John's, E. K. Harding Laurel Street, H. W. Bays; Rock Hill Circuit, L. T. Phillips; Van Wyck, W. M. Harden; Winnsboro, J. B. Tenaywyck; Yorkville, Henry Stokes. ? Nev.'s of Pleasant Valley. Correspondence Fort Mill Times. Th e io'ii.Wirg scholars at Pleasant \'an? y aca-.lt ivy (.unr,^ the past month made an average ot M -1 '<): Delia Stal ingK, Kthel 1'atters- n, Hattie Stalling^, Do vie Potts, Grace Hood, Dovie Harris, Minn'e i '. lie Norman, Cla. once Patterson. and these made an average of tJU-93: Houston Moore, Mauel Patterson, Wiiln.u Howie, Russell White, Erwin White, Roy Cook, Loma Norman, Janie Patterson, Victor Howie, Olin Patterson, Junie May Potts, Ailie Potts, Rrazil Cook, Robert Patterson, "S'S LI..II t tvlmdr.. wiiue riitu, niurn i ovni.n<i.| uiiuw.^ Alexander, James Bailes, Brevard Bails, Mary Bailes, Hobson Hall, Hobson Howie, Rosa Norman, Vallie Norman, Robert Potts, Yancy Potts, Olin Harris, Lee White, Mae White, Jonie Wolfe. The school has a total enrollment of 90 scholars and the average attendance for the month was 71. Murray, the two-year-old son of Mr. R. L. White, fell under the wheels of a wagon last week and is suffering a broken leg. The shredder is in our section this week and Mr. John M. Harps holds the record for the immediate section, making 3(>0 bushels of corn by weight from 6 acres of upland. From one acre of it &C bushels was gathered. The cost of production was ?20 and the stover obtained overpaid the cost by Slo leaving the corn a net profit. F. Pleasant Valley, Dec. 4. An Enjoyable Outing. Fort Mill Times Correspondence. Messrs. W. 11. Windle, C. P. Blankenship. Sam Blankenship and "One Bui! Moose" spent Wednesday and Thursday enjoying camp life in the hills of Catawba. We pitched cur tent early Wednesday afternoon on what is known as the "backbone of the hills" and immediately set out in search of wild game, which we found in the way of rabbits, squirrels and birds. Mr. C. P. Blanker.ship filled the office of chief cook, and had a delightful which consist, il of the above mentioned game. After the meal, jukes were told by une and another. Finally Mr. Windie concluded by "winning the dug." Then men and dogs began to hunt a resting place for the night where the snow would not interfere with their sleep. Thursday morning found us without bread, except some for the dogs, composed of com meal, wst-r and salt, in this inn-it of. Chard-- B.alike ish.p ti ought it was seasoned with i-ugr.r, w!ii;. ,'!r. Wi'.iiie added, "It's . limulutiiig proper.- it < s an a;.equaled" We uii'ke e >m;j Thursday evening mucn benefited by spending a few days <-t reai lite in the wo< d an ! field. "One h-ull Moose." Gold Hill, Dec. 4. Advance Offerings in Holiday Giffs Eastman Kodaks Waterman Ideal Pens Nunnaly's Candies J (Fancy Baskets) Books Give us your order now and! get choice of manufacture. I Later on we can offer only. what is in stock. Do you want to make a present of a Magazine subscription to some one? How about your Flavoring Extracts?real flavoring? Ardrey's Drug Store, CLERK'S SALE. State of South Carolina, County of York. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. ;; Fleishman, .Morris & Co., H vs. W. E. Griffin. By virtue of a Decree of -foreclosure in the ai?ov?- stated case, I will expose to iiubiic sale in the town of Fort Mill, at the Grund Stand in Confederate Park, on Monday the 16th day of l>e cember. 1912. between 11a m., and! 2 p. m., the real estate described as follows: 1. That lot of land with brick store ' house and residence located thereon lying on Steele Creek r< ad, two miles i rum the town of Fort M.11, containing .?ne (1) acre, and bounded oy lands of S. E. White and l.ee S. Nivens. 2. That tract of land lying two and oiie-hulf miies of tiie town of hurt I Mill, on the east side of the Steele Creek road containing fifty (50) acres, more or less, and bounded by lands of S. E. While, A. H. Merritt, E. A.! derritt. TEKMS* One-fourth cash ard the aiance in two * qua! annual installments with interest ar.d secured by purchasers' bond and mortgage. Purchaser to pay for papers. J. A. TATE, C. C. C. Pis. Yorkville, S. C. Nov. 25. 1912. 6 I M E A C H A Great Cut-] Coat ! 1 he time has arrived for \ Suits, so if you have not boi I us today. Long < i Six or eight Long Coats, 1 $10.00 and $12.50, will go a lutely first-class goods. Bet big reduction. I Millii You know our motto for I I carry a hat over," and we ha S you can buy a hat now at al Did it come from Epps'? If so, d $ = I M each a rri I aWWBMBBnMMMMl MM B Frost-Proof Cabbage Grown in th We are prepared to ship from now un MFMT ..f PARRAPF PT.AVTS. tied in f <. (1. with an Extra Hundred Plants FREE Plants are raised from Frost-Pro which art* grown especially for us on I sprayed with Lime and made free fro thousand delivered, count guaranteed am We refer you to Peoples National Rani bility, also to Postmaster and Express A, Our Lettuce Plant a'so. and we will put on at same figures, at each station; commission deducted fror and secure agency. The Enterpri Meggeti The largest Potato Plant and Cabbage voted in South Catoiina and Florida to pi I In? I =?_ = On Decenib est sales ever are overstocke now, we musi placed a prop they can and ' read the big full informatic will give you 25 lbs. rfo each one of Groceries t< we will sell 21 81.00. Come can't trade. M'Ell M & EPFS I n~: rnce oaie. i Suits. | js to cut the prices on all % ight, it will pay you to see B Coats. I last season's styles, worth S t $4.98. 1 hese are abso- w ter ones up to $18.00 at a 2 lery. | ~ :he last 14 years, "Never K ^ ive suck strictly to it. So, Ij ? IV I ? and Lettuce Plants, e Open Air. til April 1st, the FINEST ASSOI.'T- * unches of Fifty (50), correctly count to each Thousand purchased. Th se 1 of Seed i.ong Island, N. V. Our plants are ... in germs. Our prices are $1.50 per J prompt shipments. "I c, Charleston, S. C., as to our relia- . gents, Meggetts, S. C. s are Frost Proof We want Agents to handle our pi; ts n price of plants lu per cent. W t v se Piant Co,, <j -Sj S. C. igj Farm in the South. Fifty acres de- y ants alone. [12-5-Jn>J I NHBBWHBHBBBHHnnn i a Blue Moon. or 7th wo start one of the groat pulled off in Fort Mill. We d and it's not a matter of profit ^ t get rid of the goods and have f losition before the people that will appreciate. Don't fail to f; handbills. They will give you -J )n. , We won't quote prices, but a pointer: I of Sugar for $1.00. i making a single cash purchase [) the amount of ?7.50, or more, A ) lbs. best Granulated Sugar for I to see us, no barm done if we tianey & Co. HS *j@*? prices on first-class articles there is no excuse for buy Toilet Soaps, Toilet Waters, Bath Brushes, Sponges, Etc. All of these articles add to the pleasure and benefit of the bath. Call and see our line. " "" % Parks Drug Comp'y, J Agency for Nyal's Family Remedies. |i| SAftSTA CLAUS: 1 "Has arrived and as in the past 29 years has made ^ headquarters at L. J. Massey's. Here you will find Christmas gilts cf the more substantial hind for all t your family and friends. Cur stock ol Watches. Jewelry, Silver, China and fine Glass is especially at- * tractive, while our very low prices put them within f the reach of all. Remember our Watches and Jewelry carries a guarantee that is worth a great deal to + you, but costs you nothing. We are still offering special cut prices in Dry Goods, Ladies' Coats and Suits, Blankets, Hats. Shoes, Underwear, Etc. Many ? things going at half price. C ; see old Santa Claus. * ? . A . * . A . & * A ? . > /".A. 4k. <.4>. 00 ^ !''' l<'* * ?!<' r^'nu's ^*1 Ofl li ifiil f yrar il'siifjscrilH'd fur jfe | HSflI y IBwU (luring Doci'iiibiT. - - t *