THE FOET HILL THUS.
B. W. BRADFORD - Editor and Proortotor.
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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.
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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
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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. >
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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.
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* 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
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But in this inst;
stances. We j
shape and by
profit. We ha
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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
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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, !
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muteness. Shipment of jj
25c a peck- Norton jjj
as gold, 35c a peck 8
tr Does Double Duty. M
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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,
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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
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Phone us for |
|coal|
Best Quality,
Prompt Delivery,
'Phone 15.
STEWART & CULP.
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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.
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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.
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