FARMERS' WIVES t...j WORK
Government Official Seems to Cast
His Vote for Pigs' Feet As
Against Women.
A gentleman of the national agricultural
department complains because
the women of !he fnrins do not
work as hard as they used to.
This is a serious charge, indeed. It
may develop that, aside from getting
three or four meals a day, milking
the cows, feeding the chickens, tend.
ing the ghildren, darning the socks,
making most of the kids' clothing,
and keeping the house in order, the
farm wives have nothing to <l<j.
Of late yearn much has been done
by the farmers them selves to make
. life on the farm lew burdensome towomen.
The social side of farm living
has been emphasized with the
disappearing necessity of pioneer
hardships.
The agricultural gentleman in
Washington now views all this with
alarm. The old home products of
pickled pigs' fool, souse, preserves
and dried fruit arc passing because
of "the lure of society" and the unwillingness
of "the women of "the |
farmers' families to repeat tl)e manual
labor of their grandmothers."
Between the women and the pigs'
feet, the gentlemen of the agricultural
department casts his unanimous
gentlemanly vole for the pigs* 1
feet.?Kansas City Times.
CHANGE WROUGHT BY TIME
Old Gentleman's Baptismal Name Corrupted
as the Days of His
Life Passed On.
One Sunday morning a child was
brought to the pastor to be baptized.
They said they wished the boy christened
Venus, or, as they called it,
"Vunus."
"Are you aware," asked the pastor,
"that you are asking something ridiculous
as well as wicked? 1 cannot
give a Christian child, a boy, the
nnine of a woman in heathen mythology.
How did the id"a of giving
your child such a name occur to
you ?"
"r lease, sir," replied the fither I
"we are very anxious to lmvo him
called after his grandfather."
"And do you moan to tell me,''
asked the pastor, "that his grandfather
is named Venus?"
"Yes, sir," said the man, "that is
his name."
An old gentleman, looking ver\
unlike Venus, hobbled out of the
crowd and came forward.
"Do you say that you were christened
Venus?" aslo d the pastor indignantly.
"Well, no, sir," was tIn* reply, "no*
exactly that way. I was christened
Sylvanus. hut they always culled int
Vanus."
PROVED.
Casey1?Thin yez think that higher
idueation is a failure?
Murphv?Yez hel. Shu re, ino darter
Ellen had a domistie scienci
cooking school course in fitting
meals, an' she can's git half the suds
for a nickel tliol me little six-vearould
Kntv run?"Pti/.t
SIDESTEPPING A DEBATE.
"1 suppose you ere wedded to vout
art ?"
"Now what is the inquired
Mr. Dohwell, "of trying to revive
that old question, 'is matrimony a
failure?"'
HIS WAY.
1
Visitor (to facetious farmer) ?
I'd like to know why on earth you
call that white pig "ink?"
Facetious Farmer?Because he's !
always running from the pen!? | |
Town Topics. ? j ,
ALWAYS SO.
"In that boat-upsetting, I sec they :
saved the dressmaker."
"Yes, the old rule?the survival ot i '
the fit-ist." . 1
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OF EQUAL VALUE.
I
"So you got the opinions of two
lawyers on the ease. Were theit 1
opinions the aaine?"
"Yea, $25 each."?Everybody's. j '
THE CAUSE.
Knicker?George Washington had
? an impediment in his speech. (
Booker?Yes, he couldn't tell a lie.
?Sun.
POSSIBLY.
"Why do they call lawyers' briefs
o?"
"Becauso they make their client*
abort." ' ?
MAKES THE TURTLE HIS r?.
New Jersey Man Has Ramarkabla Sue
oeee In Hla Pursuit of ths Sueculant
Raptlls.
One of the oldest and most successful
of hunters of the toothsome
and popular "snapper" or looserhead,
the big and vicious turtle that
graces the soup kettle so fittingly, is
Henry Duffield of this place. Duffield,
who is a Civil war veteran,
seems to have been l>orn with an int?
J: :? ii? ?
m IILI ?i?i niac-uvrinifj nit? aggressive
denizen <A die mud. Already this
season he has landed two big prizes,
one weighing 15 and the other more
than 18 pounds.
Duffield's method of capture is
like that employed by most of the
hunters, hut he has more success than
most of them. At this season of the
year the "snappers" are imbedded
deep in the mud of the marshes and
along-creeks, where they have hibernated
all winter. In the early spring
thev leave their winter quarters, coming
out fat, most of them. The female.
seeks a sand bank, where she
digs a hole and deposits her eggs,
sometimes as many as two dozen.
They are white, nearly round, and as
large as a small English walnut.
After carefully covering them she
leaves them, and the heat of the
sun hatches them out late in the
summer. Outfield's method in locating
the "snapper" is to sound the
muddy places with a prod about five
feet in length, and he can tell in an
instant, when he strikes. The real
work comes when he raises the alert
and pugnacious prize out of the mud.
At present he has about fifty turtles
in his cellar, ranging in si/.e from
live nounds nn At ni<rhf n atrmrrnr
, r. ... o.?....feV.
would think the house hailnted. as
they get to fighting and falling over
each other.?Oedarville (X. J.) Dispatch
to the Philadelphia Record.
VERY PARTICULAR
"How do you like the hoarders
where you live?"
"They're too fussy. Mrs. BordenIxidge
hus to cook over .ill the scraps
for them before they'll eat 'em when
I'd just as soon take 'em as they
come from the table."
TOO CLEANLY FOR COMFORT.
The neatness of the Xow England
housekeeper is a matter of common
remark, and husbands in tbut
I lie country arc supposed to appreciate
their advantages.
A bit of dialogue reported as follows
shows that there may be another
side to the matter.
''Martha, have you wiped the sink
ilry yet?" asked the farmer, as he i
made final preparations ,for the |
night.
"Yes, .Tosiah," she replied. "Why
ilo you ask ?"
"Well, I did want a drink, but J
guess I can get along until morning."?Kvervhody's
Maga/.ine.
USELESS.
"Haven't found your dog yet, I
liear?" asked Smith of his neighbor,
lones.
"No," answered .Tones, ruefully.
' "Well, have you advertised?'*!
"What's the use?" said Jones, "the
log can't road."?Our numb Ani- !
nulls.
PHYSICAL IMPOSSIBILITY.
"That fellow certainly did throw
ne down."
"Well, did you expect a square .
leal from a rounder?"
NO WONDER.
"There were some startling devcl>pments
in that case."
"What was it?"
"An amateur photographer's."
HI8 RETICENCE.
"Did the bride's father give her
rfray?"
"Not mueh he didn't. He was too
inxious to get her off his hands."
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Tired-out, work, nervous men and
women would feel ambitious, energetic,
full of life and always have a good appetite,
if they would do the sensible
thing for health?take Electric'Bitters.
Nothing better for the stomach,' liver
or kidneys. Thousands say they owe
12 * * - - -
i meir lives 10 tnis wonderful home
{remedy. Mrs. 0. Rhinevault, of Vestal
Center, N. Y.,says: "I regard Electric
i Bitters as one of the greatest of gifts.
1 can never forget what it has done
for me." Get a bottle yourself and
, see what a difference it will make in
your health. Only 50c and $1.00.
Recommended by Fort Mill Drug Co.,
Massey's Drug* Store and Ardrey's
Drug Store.
DOG TAX DUE.
Notice is hereby given to owners of
; dogs within the incorporate limits of
i the town of Fort Mill, S. C., that the
1 annual dog tax of $1.00 per head for
: males and $2.00 per head for females
is due and payable to the city treasurer
on or before May 1, 1913.
By order of city council.
S. w. PARKS, Treasurer.
To The Public.
i
f We offer the service of two Registered
Jersey Bulls, fee $1 in advance.
Also offer the service of Berkshire
Boar. L. A. HARRIS & CO.
Some
I
People
I Prefer the long way
around and experiment
with various Fountain
Pens before "reaching the
u;_i u
Iiueai if aierman,
but it is advisable to pay
the price at first and you
have the last thing in
the way of Fountain
Pens. It is nearer human
than anything in
this line, but*if it does
not satisfy you, you may
as well stop spending
your money.
We have cheaper ones
if you want them.
Ardrey's Drug Store.
i KINC'S NEW LIFE PILLS
The Pills That Do Cure.
Boy S
To every BOY SCO
with us and can pass the
as a Second Class Scout ol
sent free a Handsome Re?
Boy Set
Open an account tod;
Scout Master authorizes
livered.
Savings Bank
Leroy Springs, Prest. 1
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Cut to fit your refro
when you want it, fi
prices. The saving
"left overs" from a i
licious will pay your
14 or 8.
JONES, TO
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Wbthny Csllsgs
SCHOLARSHIP and ENTRANCE
EXAMINATION
The examination for the award of
vacant scholarship? in Wjnthrcp College
and for the admission of new students
will be held at the County Court House
on Friday July 4, at 9 a. m. Applicants
must not be less than sixteen years of
aire. When Scholarships are vacant
after July 4 they will be awarded to
those making the highest average at
this examinat:on, provided they meet
the conditions governing the award. !
Applicants for Scholarships should .
write to President Johnson before the
examination for Scholarship examina- I
tion blanks.
Scholarships are worth $100 and I
free tuition. The next session will 1
open September 17, 1913. For further
information and catalogue, address
Pres. D. B. Johnson, Rock Hill, S. C.
TO THE PUBLIC!
j
> I have opened a General ;
Repair Shop at the old Downs
stand, in the rear of Harris'
livery stable, and solicit a
share of your patronage.
I propose to do only good
work and guarantee satisfaction
and prices.
Let mc shoe your horses.
P.T.T PA TUTS
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PARTRIDGE WYANDOTTES and
WHITE PLYPIOUTHROCKS,
EGGS FOR HATCHING from pure
stock of the above strains at $1.25
per 15. Eighty per cent hatch or
effRS replaced at half price.
B. C. FERGUSON.
Fort Mill, S. C. :
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1THIS COUPON IS GOOD FOR E
25 VOTES 1
IN THE BIG PRIZE CONTEST I
IP CLIPPED FROM THE jj
TIMES AND PRESENTED AT |
THE STORE OF THE i
| MILLS & YOUNG CO., ?
I FORT MILL, S. C. |
DraBBHnnDBBM i
M?Mwn?MHaaaia|
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>couts
UT* opening an account
necessary requirements
? your order, we will pre;
ulation
out Pin
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us, the pin will be de- I
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V. B. Meacham, Cashr. |
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M E A O H 1
Misses' and Ch
Children's White Dressei
dren's Gingham, Percal am
50c. Children's dresses,
dresses, in Gingham, Perca
years, $1 and $1.50. Middj
Norfolk Blouse, 6 to 14 yeai
are elegantly made and wa?
specials m
36-inch Poplin, splendid f
cial, 15c. Mercerized Popli
Ratings, 25c. 50-inch Ch
Linene, hard to tell from rt
Linen, 20c, 25<\ 35c and 50c
$1 00. 90-incti Linene, ver;
Tub
Domestic Tub Silk, fast ?
Tub Silk, 19-inch, fine for s
39c. 36-inch Tub Silks, 65c
Did it come from Epps'?
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Established March 9, 19
3 W. B. ARDREY,
President.
I DIRE<
W. B. ARDREY,
J. B. MILLS.
1 I A UiDDIC
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EDGAR JONES,
OSMOND BARBER,
| T. B. S
JUST THINK OF IT!
A Four Hundred Dollar Pianc
Absolutely Given Away!
That advertising is now a science ii
attain demonstrated practically to tin
buying public ?.f this section by thwonderful
advertising system now employed
by the enterprising business
house of McElhaney & Co., who are
going to give away ABSOLUTELY
FREE to some one of their customers
on August 1 the beautiful CLAXTON
PARLOR GRAND PIANO which is
now on exhibition at their store. The
Claxton sells for FOUR HUNDRED
DOLLARS and is a HIGH CLASS instrument
in every respect, GUARANTEED
by the makers for TEN YEARS.
JUST THINK OF IT1 A Four hundred
Doliar Piano to be GIVEN AWAY!
A few years ago, if a merchant was to
do such a thing he would fjp considered
a fit subject for an asylum, hut condi
tions have changed, yet in the face of
the enormous sum spent in advertising
the fact of McElhaney & Co. giving
away a $400 Piano is a stupendous undertaking
and it clearly demonstrates
their desire to be "always up to and a
little ahead" of the spirit of the times.
Every purchaser of $1.00 worth of
goods from any department of their
store will receive a coupon good for
100 votes on the Piano. The person
presenting the largest number of votes
to them on August 1 will receive the
piano absolutely free. No favors will
be shown and every person will.tye
given an equal chance. The reputation
enjoyed by McElhaney & Co. for
"square dealing" insures this fact.
We think the buying people will appreciate
this extremely liberal offer on the
part of McElhaney & Co. and we prelict
a lively scramble for votes.?Adv.
| FREE VOTE COUPON. ^
S I
7 Cut out this coupon and 7
^ present it at McElhaney's ?
? store and he will exchange ?
$ it for twenty-five votes in $
^ the $400 Piano Contest. ^
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Electric
Bitters
Made A New Man Of Him.
"I was suffering from pain in my
stomach, head and hack,** writes 11.
T. Alston, Raleigh, N. Gn "and my
liver and kidneys did not work right,
but four bottles of Electric Bitters
made me feel like a new man."
mice BO en. AT ALL DRUG 1T0WC1.
? c : a-.#* ~ v * ^
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l m a epp^b
ildren's Dresses.
?, 1 and 2 years, 25c.
1 Linen dresses, 2 to 4 yeai^^^^^^H
6 to 12 years, 50c.
1, Linen and Lawn, 8 to
j Blouse, 6 to 14 years,
rs, $1. All of these garmen^^^^^H|
ihable colors.
White Goods.
or skirts and suits, very
ii, 20c and 25c. Ratine,
icck Muslin, 121-2c. 3(>-iiK-lH I
a I Linen, 12 l-2c. 36-inch
90-inch all Linen Sheeting,
special, 50c.
colors, special. 25c. Iraported^^^^^^
hirts, shirt waists and dresses.
If so?don't worry.
rn & Epps. I
National Bank,
till S. C. H
11. Capital $25,000
T. B. SPRATT,
Cashier.
3TORS -JACKSON
HAMILTON, I
J. L. SPRATT, HBH
A. R. McELHANEY, 1 H
JOHN M. HARRIS, "
H. N. PATTERSON,
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Quickly kill* WVjjUgJ H
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McElhaney At Co., Mills & Young flj
i Co., A. O. Jones. W. B. Ardrey. I
AN ORDINANCE. 1
Be it ordained by the mayor and 1
I wardens of the town of Fort Mill, S. C. 1
i now sitting in open council and by the 1
1 authority of the same: I
i Section 1. I bat all able bodied male I
residents of the town of Fort Mill, 8. 1
' C., between the ages of 21 and 60 J
years, and who are not exempt by |
State law, shall, betw-en the 15th day
of April, 1913, and the 15th day of
May, 1913, pay unto the town treasurer
commutation street tax in the sum of
$3.00, or perform five days' labor on
1 the streets of said town.
Sec. 2. That after the 15th Haw ?/
i May, 1913, all delinquents will be punished
as provided by law in such cases.
Done and ratified this, 4th, day of
April, 1913.
A. R. McELHANEY,
Attest: Mayor.
S. W. PARKS. Clerk.
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