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THE FOET HILL THUS. B. W. BRADFORD - Editor and Proortotor. s ' Er p9JBrBflKSfe ? umuaii HON RATBS: OM TMT n.u Bis Months M Th? Ttmoo Invit? contributions on lhre subjects tot do? not acr? to publish mora thou tOO words an uy subject. Tho richt is reserved to odit Tory oof?nanicotion submitted far publication. On application to tbo publisher, advertising too are made known to tbo? interested. Telephone, local and loiur distance. No. 111. Entered at the postoffice at Fort Mill. S. C.. as mall matter of the second clam. THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 13. 1913. No Need of Compulsory Law. From Hiurh Point. N. C.. comes a report showing that that city has within the last six years established a record in educational lines which probably has not been excelled by any city in the country. The public schools of High Point, according to the report, have grown from a little more than 250 pupils to 1,000, from ten to 38 teachers, from one to four school buildings, and from property worth $11,000 to that worth $150,000. A census of the children of school age of High vPoint was taken some months ago and showed an increase of over 350 over the preceding year. The increase in school attendance was due partly to the immigration of new families, but largely to the social service work of the High Point Womansr club, the members of which have effectively prevailed upon many of the parents to take their children from the mills and send them to school. In cases where poverty was the cause of the child being out of school, the womaris' club has paid the parent the small wages earned by the child and has thus been the means of the child receiving the advantage of the school which the town has provided for it. The city of High Point should feel a great pride in its womans' club and should make liberal appropriations for a continuance ur the work which the women have 1tt hand, and in a few years the city will be known not only a? a center of the furniture industry but an educational center as well. Incidentally it may be said that if every town had a womans' club like that of High Point, the letrislaton of spv<?r?*l Southern States would not talk themselves hoarse each year over proposed compulsory school laws. The States would need no such laws. \ St Valentine'? Day. Superstition is nearly as old as man and that it exists now quite as strong, though not as widespread, as in the early ages of the world, is proved by the various rites and ceremonies practiced on certain days throughout the year. Even those who ridicule these customs take part in them "just for fun" with a lingering half-suspicion in mind that it might come true and especially is this the case when inclination points the way. St. Valentine is the acknowledged patron saint of lovers and the peculiar customs connected with the day were referred to by writers nearly 500 years ago. The St. Valentine who suffered martyrdom on the 14th of February was one of the 52 saints of that name but nothinir has ever hppn fnnnH ir? his life or in the lives of any of them that would give occasion for the singular observance of the day. It has been maintained that it was an ancient custom among the Romans during the Lupercalia, celebrated in the the month of February, for the men and boys to draw the names of their future wives in honor of their goddess Februate Juno, and that the Christian clergy, finding it absolutely impossible to abolish this heathen custom, changed it to a religious ceremony by writing on the slips of paper inSfpHfl nf thci rinintio c>f m.imun those of particular saints whom they were to follow and imitate during the year. The Lancaster News would have peace between the twc Rock Hill newspapers. The Her aid and The Record, and suggest! a board of commissioners to negotiate terms of peace between the papers. In case the commissioners fail to bring about the desired condition, The News would have the Fort Mill Times and the Yorkville Fmquirer step in as arbitrators. Perhaps the peace commission has acted suci cessfully on the suggestion of i TV,a - amv xictwOp iur in tt recent is* , sue, we were please to note, The i Herald announced that so far as it was concerned the hostilities were off, and that paper has since devoted more of its space to news and live editorial matter. The Times has taken no part in the quarrel which has recently been on among the other York county newspapers over the statement, made by some one who did not know what he was talking: about, that the only simon-pure Democratic paper in the county is the Rock Hill Record. The statement lacked nothing of being foolish and was not worth noticing. We did not / t ?n - i - - ieei canea upon to defend the Democracy of this paper, for the reason that the sufficiency of its party fealty has never been questioned by any one capable of judging of such matters. The passage of the V/ebb prohibition bill by Congress Monday night is a step in the right direction and may help some, but what the people of the "dry" States want is a law to prevent shipments of the accursed stufl into prohibition territory, as provided by the original Kenyon bill which failed to pass. A great many people are of the belief that the passage by the General Assembly of a law allowing the city of Charleston control of liquor is a step which eventually will lead to a highlicense system for the State. It has been remarked that the mail-order houses have not relaxed their efforts to get business just because a few dull months in the year appear. They vverlastingly keep at the advertising end of their business. The Chester Lantern says that "Mr. was fined $7.50 for drunkenness and disorderly conduct and $2.50 for burning some of the blankets in the city prison." Is such a person worthy of the "Mr," Newspaper Bill Killed. The bill aimed at restricting i the newspapers, which wasintro aucea in tne House by Mr. Rembert was killed Tuesday after r hot debate by a vote of 65 to 53. The old political bitterness oi last summer flared up during the debate, Messrs. Rembert ant. C. C. Wyche bitterly scoring tht press. Messrs. Stevenson anc. Nicholson led the fight on the bill. This was the first timt this session an administration fight has been launched. CARD OF THANKS. We desire to express our sincere and heartfelt thanks to the Woodmen and friends of Fort Mill for their sympathy and assistance at the funera' of our husbund and father. We thank you one and all. Mrs. J. S. Deaton and Family. STATEMENT Of the condition of the Savings Bank of Fort Mill, located at Fort Mill, S. C., at. the close of business Feb. 4, 1913. ' j RESOURCES. I .nana and Discounts 168 640 6' Overdrafts 158 1;. > Furniture and Fixtures..... 1 863 6k ' Due from Banks and Bankers 5 881 Co Currency. 8 266 0) Silver and other minor coin 1 71615 Total .. 181 423 61 . ? . i . y ?> i I , I A IfifO* Capital Stock paid in 126 000 00 Surplus Fund 12 000 00 Undivided Profit*. Icmi Currant Expenses and Taxe* Paid 296 66 Dua to Bank* and Hanker*.. 9 H Individual Deposit* subject to check 43 9601>? Cashier s Check* 169 11 Total : $81 428 91 STATE or SOUTH CAROLINA, ( aQ County or York, i ?sBefore me cimc W. B. Meacham. Cashier of the above named hank. who. I einjr duly sworn, sa; s that the alvtveand ftirriroing statement is a trio condition of saal hank, a* shown by the book* of said lisnk. W B. MEACHAM. H*nm to and subscribed l.ofoie me. this 10 i day of February, 1913. T. U. SPRATT. Notary Public. Correct?Attest J. H. MrMCRKAY. 1 8. L. MEACHAM. V Directors. W. B. MEACHAM Jr. > jpgjr1#jg? ' . i ? . i l No Need to Stop Work l When the doctor orders you to stop work it staggers you. I can't, you say. You know you are weak, run down and failing in health day by day, but you moat work as long as you can stand. What you need is Electric Bitters to , give tone, strength and vigor to your system, to prevent break down and > build you up. Don't be weak, sickly or ailing when Electric BitterBwill benefit you from the first dose. Thousands ?i bless them for their glorious health and , strength. Try them. Every bottle guaranteed to satisfy. Only 50c at Ardrey's 1 Drug Store, Parks Drug Co., and Fort I Mill Drue1 Co. (Advertisement.) ONE CENT A WORD MINIMUM CHARGE. 25C. FOR SALE ? Batt's Prolific Seed Corn, special select. $2.50 per bushel. Over one bushel, $2.00. D. V. Eppe, 'Phone 111-k. CONTESTANTS-Don't fail to read the offer of Extra Votes explained in The Times advertisement on page 1. FOR SALE?I have several good mules that I will sell cheap for casn or on time. A. R. McELHANEY. FOR SALE?A few Buff Orpington Cockerels a $1.00 to $2.00. T. A. Mills. No. 9941. Report of tlio Condition of FIRST NATIONAL BANK At Fort Mill, in the State of South Carolina, at the close of business February 4, 1913. Loans and Discounts S61 636 64 Overdrafts, secured and unsecured 1 740 27 U. S. bonds to secure circulation 26 000 00 Premiums on U. S. bonds . 232 49 Hankimr house. Furniture and Fixtures. 2 439 82 Due from National Banks (not reserve scents) 275 S3 Due from approved Reserve Agents 2 ( 62 21 Notes of other National Banks 2 000 00 Fractional Paper Currency. Nickels and .Cents 169 06 lawful Money Reserve in bank, vis: Specie ?>. SI 000 00 Legal-tender notes SI 800 00 2 800 00 Redemption fund with U. 8. Treasurer (6 per cent, of circulation) .... 1 260 00 Due from U.S. Treasurer 1 400 00 Total $100*96 02 Liabilities: Capital fttock paid in... $25 000 00 Surplus fund 1 060 00 Undivided Profits, less Expenses and Taxes paid 624 10 Nstkmal Bank Notes outstanding 26 000 00 Dividends Unpaid 2U) 00 individual deposits subject to check ISO Oft? 11 Demand certificates of deposit 4 (179 37 Cashier's checks outstanding. 280 44 44 221 92 Bill* psvabie. inclini ng certificate ? of deposit for m mey borrowed .... 6 000 00 Total $1(0 996 02 State of South Carolina. County of York. s.s. 1, T. B. Spratt. Cashier of the shove-named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the beat of my knowledge and belief. T. B. SPKA'iT, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 11th day of February. 1913. W. B. HEACHAM, Notary Public. Correct? Attest: J. L. SPftATT. 1 - p J.B.MILLS - Directors. W. B. ARDllEY \ CONSULT DE. BEAM FREE! Telephone 365. 15-YEAR GUARANTEE. Message to Nervous People. If you are in need of Dental work and a?*e nervous and do not want to be hurt, come to our offices at once and we will gladly show you how wa* do Dental Work without fain or Discomfort. WE LET YOU PAY AS YOU PLEASE. Gold Crowns n p frQ Bridge Work Up From $ J i BALTIMORE DENTAL PARLOR, Inc. PAINLESS DENTISTRY 22 S. Tryon Street CHARLOTTE, N. C. 1 \ What's Yc * Never mind. We can I wholesome Qroceries a * prise you by their min ft While Sweet Potatoes, W Yams, genuine, yellow ft Come where your Dollc 0 JONES, . I Cirri 11 Crei t *? But in this inst; stances. We j shape and by profit. We ha I Pants in medic on of the year you can buy ai 1-3 Ol This means yo $ 1 5 Suit for $ 1 will pay you to We must have EX On the above < I Votes on every Odd Pants or Piano and, at tl M'El SEED FOR the EARLY PLANTER We have our 1913 Garden Seeds on display, so as to supply^ the early planters. As usual, we haves this vear FERRY'S SEED The Old Reliable. They always bring forth a good stand. Experience has taught that Ferry's Seed are best adapted to this climate, both as a germmator and producer. Don't forget that Haile'3 is is the place and Ferry's are the seeds for results. FORT MILL DRUG COMP'Y, J. R. HAILE, Manager. WANTED?You to add 625 votes to your standing in the Piano Contest by sending in a new subscription or a renewal subscription to Tne Times on next Saturday. Offer good for one day only. >ur Salary? J furnish you with good, ! 0 / brier* thnt tilill ?# f- ' I - , I i muteness. Shipment of jj 25c a peck- Norton jjj as gold, 35c a peck 8 tr Does Double Duty. M IE GROCER. | 0 [******** ooook; \ I instances Are a.tures of Men, T ance we are Creatures of Circumaropose, however, to get out of this so doing YOU have a chance to ve a big stock of Clothing and Odd im weights that will do for any seasand on SATURDAY, FEB'Y I 5, -? * r Qi lit- J D *- - - ? * - 1 iy uau ui vuu i anis at just exactly FF THE PRICE. u can buy a $ 10 Suit for $6.7 5; a 0, Etc. If you don't need a suit, it ? buy at this price and carry it over, room for spring stock. TRA VOTES. date we will allow a bonus of FIVE r cent spent with us for Clothing, Shoes. Help some lady win the he same time, save money yourself. LH ANEY'S E=i' =ii ?' ? !? ?= 'f= ?t=i Phone us for | |coal| Best Quality, Prompt Delivery, 'Phone 15. STEWART & CULP. ^ 111 i=" =11 =11 =i|i n=?v ==ii ?if=n 1 r 11 ??i? ?a?? l i ?n?? ??3??, IM E A C H A 1YI & E P P S New Silks. i 36-inch Habutai Guaranteed Fast Colors, Black and White, Navy and White. This is the much sought for Silk, very special at 65c. 36-inch Fancy Habutai, in Blue and Helio striped, at 75c. Ratine. White, Gray, Blue and Helio, at 25c. Striped Ratinette, at 25c. Gingham. Our second shipment since Xmas. Two inches wider and one-fourth heavier, special at per yard, 10c. Blouse Linen. * V 36-inch All Linen, at per yard, 25c. 30-inch All Linen, at per yard, 15c and 25c. 36-inch White Poplin, very special, at per yard, 15c. 1000 yards All Linen Torchon Lace and Insertion, at 5c. Watch for our sale of Flouncing. Meacham & Epps. Did it come from Epps'? If so don't worry. .' i