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THE FOET MILL TIMES. Democratic ? Published Thursdays. B. W. BRADFORD - - Editor and Proprietor. Subscription Rates: One Year $1.25 Six Month* .65 The Time* invites contributions on live subjects but does not agree to publish more than 200 words n any subject. The right is reserved to edit i every communication submitted for publication. On application to the publisher, advertising rates are made known to those interested. Telephone, local and long distance. No. 112. Entered at the poatofflce at Fort Mill. S. C.. an mail matter of the second class. ??? THURSDAY. DECEMBER 12. 1912. I _ J ? I President Taft has the reputation of being a good man at heart and the country generally accepts most of his official acts as inspired by a desire to promote the public welfare. But he is not all statesman; there is a good deal of the politician in him and he sometimes plays the game in a not altogether creditable manner in the interest of those of his own party faith. For instance, on the 15th of October he issued an executive order placing 36,000 fourth class postmasters under the civil service. It is a conservative estimate to say that nine-tenths of this army of Federal officeholders are Republican in politics. One is on equally safe ground in saying that the President saw the hand*ir*?itinnr nn tBp wall Bp knew TT 1 Itlllg V/** V?? w ? v.. that he was going to defeat in the November election and there was every reason to believe that his successor would be a Democrat. Then why not, as he doubtless reasoned, take time by the forelock and provide for the perpetuation in office of this vast number of postmasters, nearly all of whom were his own appointees? Hence the executive order to that end. But there is another side to the story. Prominent Democrats from all sections of the country are planning to urge Woodrow Wilson to immediately rescind the executive order once he is inaugurated. It is to be hoped that he will do so. There is no reason wl y fourth class postmasters should he in-1 eluded iu the classified service. ' Furthermore, the Democratic party is entitled to the jobs and t ie new President should see to it that it is not thus deprived of j the legitimate fruits of its victory. Eveiy citizen of York county should feel proud of the county's daily ne\*spaptr, the Rock lull. Evening Herald, which on the 1st of December was one year old. In celebration of the first anniversary of its birth, The Herald on Friday issued a special edition, which, to say the least, was a great credit to the publishers. The Evening Herald is one of the most valuable assets ot Rock Hill and York county and it is indeed pleasing to note from the appearance of its columns that the paper is now receiving an amount of business which promises for it a long life : of prosperity and usefulness. The business of Fort Mill steadily increases and the buying public no.v seems to recognize the1 town as one of the best trading centers in this .-eclion. There are few days that Main street does not present a busy appear-. ance and oui merchants are generally rushed to wait on the trade. The peoi le of the surrounding country, the farmers especially, are learning that they can sell their products on this market to good advantage and that the merchanti of the town can furnish them with almost anything desired at reasonable prices. The Newberry Observer truthfully remarks that "many a man who thinks he hasn't money enough to buy a Christmas turkey ;or wife and children will have enough to get liquor to get drunk no." . Patro iz- how.-industry. Convert the heathens at home first. | Railroad Traffic Heavy. Along with the advent of cold weather and the near approach of the holiday season comes the report from headquarters of the railway systems of the South that the number of passengers being transported is much larger than that of several weeks ago, and a continued increase is expected from now until well into the new year. The railroads, however, are making arrangements to handle the heavy traffic without serious hindrance to operating their trains. The greatest rush with the railroads comes during the holidays, when a large majority of the folks away from home return for the festive season, but the increase in travel really begins about the first of November when the people of the North make their annual visits South for the winter. Florida is recognized as the home of the majority of these people, but many find the climate of other Southern States agreeable for a winter home and spend the cold montns there. Besides the large number who travel by rail, the steamship companies also carry thousands to the winter resorts pf the South during the winter months. Card of Thanks. Editor The Times: I want to express in a feeble way my appreciation to the people of Fort Mill and surrounding country for their great kindness to me and mine in my recent loss by fire. My heart certainly swells with gratitude that not my people only, but all the people expressed sympathy, and more, tried to restore every loss. Such kindness and sympathy makes my loss easy to bear. Of course my books were like old companions. This, however, may largely be restored, and then the many feelings of gratitude together with new books, I trust will make me a better man. And I do hope that the loss of the parsonage will be the occasion soon of a more beautiful home being built. I want to express here my love for all, and assure you again of my fullness of heart. Thos. J: White. OLD SANTA "ON THE JOB" We have in stock a complete Itne of beautiful Stationery, .Toilet Articles, Headley's, Hershey's and Darby's Candies, in packages from 50c to $1.50, and the popular flavors in Chewing Gum. We also handle the leading brands of Cigars, Cigarettes, Chewing and Smoking Tobacco, etc. Fireworks Galore, Phono 43. Halle's on the Corner, Advance Offerings in Holiday Gifts Eastman Kodaks Waterman Ideal Pens Nunnaly's Candies (Fancy Baskets) Books Give us your order now and get choice of manufacture. 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, i STATEMENT Of the condition of the Saving* Bank of Fort Mill, located at Fort Mill, S. C., at. the close of business Nov. 26, 1912. KESOUHCES. Loans and Discount. 16? 117(2 Overdrafts 717 45 ( Furniture and Fixture*. .. . .. 1 444 72 i Due from Bunk* and Bunker* 11 730 63 Currency 5 loo 00' Silver and other minor coin 1 124 W Total $86 234 75 LIABILITIES. Capital Stock paid in J25 000O0 Surplus Fund ... 11 50000 Undivided l'rotits. leas Current Kx]>erises and Taxes I'aul 1 C41 00 Individual Deposits subject to cheek 50 550 Cashier's Checks 142 7" Total ft* 2?4 75 STATE of SOUTH CAROLINA. ' County of York, t i,&< Before rr.e came W. B. Meachatn. Cashier of the | al ve r.an.ed bank, v ho. ?inc duly sworn, says h; t'1' -ai ove and ]Y?r ?{oii.j'statement is a true iN'ir'it..n s?;?: bun. . us s'luwn l.y the Looks of Mid fat uk. W B. ilEACHAM. Sv.'on r ! M-t r<T ted I ft cti- ire. ti >s 10th u> r" ! ei-ti'.l 3-.' I . i: l'P.ATT. N< tary Public. Correct? >" t ; " sy. i S !,. , ' '< '. V. Directors. V C. UEACli.Vil Jr. * | NOTICE OF SALE. I will expose to public sale at my home on Friday, Dec. 13, at 10 a. m., my personal property, consisting of live fitock, feed, farm tools, household goods, etc., or will sell any of above property privately before that time. B. M. FA BIS. No. 9941. Report of the Condition of THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK At Fort Mill, in the State of South Carolina, at the close of business Nov. 26, 1912. Resources: Loans and Discounts $64 880 32 Overdrafts, secured and unsecured 468 25 U. S bonds to secure circulation 25 000 00 Premiums on U. S. bonds 232 49 Banking house. Fuiuiture and Fixtures. 2 442 17 Due from National Banks (not reserve agents) 4 256 60 Due from approved Reserve Agents 2 159 02 Notes of other National Banks I... 1 700 00 Fractional Paper Currency, Nickeb and Cents 103 77 Lawful Money Reserve in b8nk, viz: Specie $1 400 00 Legal-tender notes $ 300 00 1 700 00 Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer (5 per cent, of circulation) 1 250 00 | Total ' $104 192 62 ; klBOIIIUCVi Capital Stock paid in S25 000 00 Surplus fund 800 00 Undivided Profits, less Expenses and Taxes paid 1 799 05 National Bank Notes outstanding 25 000 00 Individual deposit) subject to check $42 566 54 Demand certi.icaten of deposit 3 888 33 Cashier's checks outstanding 138 70 46 593 57 Notes and bills rediscounted 5 000 00 Total 1104 192 62 State of South Carolina, County of York. s.s. I, T. B. Spratt. Cashier of the above-named bank, do solemnly -twear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. T. B. SPRATT. Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 7th day of December, 1912. W. B MEACHAM. Notary Public. Correct?Attest: T. S. KIRKPATRICK / J. B. MILLS - Directors. W. B. ARDREY * SANTA ( ir ?* i * is neaflei Better give us a tip as to wh our beautiful display of hands assortment we have ever had. of line of Xmas gifts ever broi HEADQU Why does SANTA CLAUS a with us? Because we have e\ wish at Xmastide, from delicic most acceptable gifts. Here's a Ti Remember! If a present cor is not a single cheap fibre QUALITY. E. W. Kir "The Place Where KJOtSOSKXJOHOfiOtXgOHOt! | Planning For s = jj Let us suggest to you a Jj typical of the occasion: Golden Egg Souplet Snyder's Oyster Cock ed Raisins, Cream La w all kinds, California A Q Prunes, Full Cream C Try a cup of Maryland 1 ? fast and dinner. It's simp I = J JONES, ? ' li We Insui 1 ' czsai I Bailes < ' rrvaaa res g-jjgag-.t^a CLERK'S SALE. State of South Carolina, County of York. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. Fleishman, Morris & Co., vs. W. E. Griffin. By virtue of a Decree of foreclosure in the above stated case, I will expose to public sale in the town of Fort Mill, at the Grand Stand in Confederate Park, on Monday the 16th day of I ?ecember. 1912. between 11 a tn., and 2 p. m., the real estate described as follows: 1. That lot of land with brick store house and residence located thereon lving on Steele Creek road, two miles from the town of Fort Mill, containing one (1) acre, and bounded by lanus of S. E. White and Lee S.Nivens. 2. That tract of land lying two and one-half miles of the town of Port Mill, on the east side of the Steele Creek road containing fifty (50) acres, more or less, and bounded by lands of S. E. White, A. H. Merritt, E. A. tyerritt. TERMS: One-fourth cash and the balance in two equal annual in>tallments with interest and secu ed by purchasers' bond and mortgage. Purchaser to pay for papers. J. A. TATE, C. C. C. Pis. Yorkville, S. C. Nov. 25. 1912. Frost Proof Cabbage Plants. Are Now Ready. Send 75c for 500 Send $1.25 for 1.000 Send $3.25 for 3,000 Send $5.00 for 5.000 Cultivation suggestions free. Agents wanted. WAKEFIELD FARMS, Charlotte, N. C. :laus i 1 Your Way j at you want. Have you seen ! ome presents? The prettiest In fact, it's the most talked lght to Fort Mill. ARTERS Iways make his headquarters /erything that a heart could us fruits and candies to the \ ip for You: nes from KIMBRELL'S there in it?it's brimming full of j ? nbrell Co. Quality Counts." ft Christmas? j few holiday suggestions, jj 0 s, Imperial Citron, jj ;tail, Excelsior Seed- M yer Raisins, Nuts of asparagus Tips, Fresh ? heese, New Currants. Club Coffee after break- 9 ?ly fine, 35c the pound. == 8 IE GROCER. | 8 Everything ^ Against Anything 9 MM & Link. I | i (* SrtCTBBf Iff.aWtfVS. BgJBB IM m A C H A T* Great Cut-P Coat S The time has arrived for us Suits, so if you have not bougl us today. Long C Six or eight Long Coats, las $10.00 and $12.50, will go at ! lutely hrst-class goods. Bettei big reduction. Millin You know our motto for thi carry a hat over," and we hav< you can buy a hat now at abo Did it come from Epp?'? If to, don' j Meacham rr rrrrvrwxfi^K^rrrjrH--.'. nm? jjhiuiijjlmw tarm SANTA < i ^ Has arrived and as in the p o headquarters at L. J. Massej ? Christmas gifts of the more t your family and friends. Ou > elry, Silver, China and fine ? tractive, while our very low ] j. the reach of all. Remember ' ry carries a guarantee that is > you, but costs you nothing. > special cut prices in Dry Gc ' Suits, Blankets, Hats, Shoes, j ^ things going at half price. > Come see old Santa Claus. r > f ^23BB M ^ Frost-Proof Cabbage c Grown in the We are prepared to ship from now until MENT of CABBAGE PLANTS, tied in bur ed, with an Extra Hundred Plants FREE t( Plants are raised from Frost-Proo which are thrown especially for us on Loi sprayed with Lime and made free from thousand delivered, count guaranteed and p We refer you to Peoples National Bank, bility, also to Postmaster and Express Agei Our Lettuce Plants also, and we will put on at same figures. v at each station; commission deducted from { and secure agency. The Enterpris Meggetts The largest Potato Plant and Cabbage F voted in South Catolina and Florida to plan ' . -?-? ? n I-i-I i loilet Soaps, lone Brushes, Spo All of these articles add t of the bath. Call and see our line Parks Drug Agency for Nyal's F: 1 & EPFS 'rice Sale. uits. to cut the prices on all (j ht, it will pay you to see bats. ;t season's styles, worth ^ 54^98. These are absor ones up to $18.00 at a ery. 2 last 14 years, "Never ; suck strictly to it. So, : >ut halt price. & Epps. I BugjjBimtifc ufi i mmvmxssmmm SLA II SI ^ y-vs? ? iast 29 years has made | r's. Here you will find + substantial kind for all t r stock ot Watches, Jew- ? Glass is especially at prices put them within ? our Watches and Jewel- % worth a great deal to 4 We are still offering Z >od8, Ladies' Coats and * Underwear, Etc. Many t & ? ! j SSEY. j j tnd Lettuce Plants, A {* niii April 1st, the FINEST ASSORTiches of Fifty (50), correctly count) each Thousand purchased. These \ f Seed ig Island, N. Y. Our plants are germs. Our prices are $1.50 per irompc shipments. Charleston, S. C., as to our reliaats, Meggetts, S. C. are Frost Proof Ve want Agents to handle our plants jrice of plants 10 per cent. Writ* e Plant Co., , s. c. J arm in the South. Fifty acres de- J ts alone. [ 12-5-3mJ 1 Toilet Lioods for the bath are luxuries that now every purse can afford. At our reduced prices on first-class articles there is no excuse for buying any other kind. We are now offering special values on t Waters, Bath nges, Etc. o the pleasure and benefit ; Comp'y, amily Remedies.