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W':: - ' ; J THE FORT MILL TIMES. Democratic ? Published Thuredava. B. W. BRADFORD - Editor and Proprietor. obscription Rates: One Year ?1.26 81* Months .66 The Times invites contributions on live subjects bat does not saree to publish more thsn 200 words n any subject. The rtirht is reserved to edit very communication submitted for publication. On application to the publisher, advertising rates are made known to those interested. Telephone, local and lonir distance. No. 112. Entered at the postnfTlce at Fort Mill. S. C.. as mail matter of the socond class. THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 27. 1913. Probably the weakest point in South Carolina's prohibition law was brought to light recently in the ruling of Associate Justice Hydrick of the State supreme court who found that the statutes which prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors are not to be considered so as to bring the purchaser within their condemnation. In other words, a party who purchases liquor from an unauthorized dealer, commonly called a blind tiger, commits no offense and has the right to carry it to his destination and can not be convicted of unlawfully transporting contraband liquor. Thus it would appear that persons dooll*inrv f/v 'J 1 puiuK lyj Dtrn WlilSKey WOU1Q Ot? all but immune from prosecution, provided a partnership were formed in which one person would do the selling and one or more of his agents deliver the whiskey to the purchasers. Although administration officials scout the idea of war with Mexico it is the cause for a feeling of relief to know that preparations are about complete for eventualities with the Southern Republic. About the only thing now lacking to get things in shape for intervention, if necessary, is a supply of horses and the government now has agents in the West for this purpose. It might be stated in passing that there are at present 11 warships off the coast of Mexico and these can land more than9,000 fighting men as soon as the word i. flashed that makes such action necessary. Besides these, then are now nearly 6,000 soldiers along the border within striking distance, making an army about 15,000 strong ready and anxious to move at Uncle Sam's order. All South Carolina is of course interested in the brilliant social doings held iu Columbia from time to time. One of the big "private entertainments" held recently was given by Mr. Joseph D. Miot. Says The State: "In the same setting as the State ball, this affair rivalled the brilliant fair week function, there being no less than 250 guests present." There were plenty of eats, "served buffet st>le," and the cost to Mr. Miot must have been a pretty penny. Mr. Miot, if our memory serves us, was a member of the Richland county dispeneary board some years ago. If a single merchant in this town were to adopt the permanent policy of making his store attractive in all possible ways he undoubtedly would hold the best trade of his town in the face of competition of every other kind. What is true of the individual merchant is true of the entire village. All it need* to hold its trade and its population is to be attractive. Attractiveness is of many kind* and is ?omposed of many elements. Good roads, clean streets, low prices and high quality will attract to and generally hold trade for a village. Many influences have beer operating in recent years tc drain our communities of it* 4 ? l - 1 ? surplus in money which it should have for its proper development. Most of these influences have their origin in the fact that citizens not only have sent their surplus money away from home ivi III v^ovmcilb UUl IlttVC 5)CIIt away from home for goods and merchandise instead of patronizing their home merchants. John L. McLaurin appears to be itching for ''the people" to call him to enter the race for governor, but we fear Mr. McLaurin is doomed to disappointment. "The people" seem to have gone hoarse calling someone else in the recent conference in Columbia and if John L. should receive a "call" it doubtless will be so weak that none other than himself will hear it. What this paper had to say the last week ahout certain men of the county buying stock in local papers, seemingly for the purpose of boosting themselves politically. has caused the York News to remark "Thanks, kind sir." Pow'rfully welcome, brother, just keep the change. Is the local waterworks petition waterbound? A Card From Nr. Hair. I have recently enjoyed a two weeks' vacation which my churches always grant me about this season of the year. The time was spent at my old home near Blackville. Perfect health and ideal weather combined to make it both a pleasant and profitable season of rest. Yet. we rejoice to be back again and have the privilege of taking up our work with renewed energy. Our people were prepared to give us a most pleasant reception back home. Though lale at night, one brother was in l.is machine to m et us at the station. The parsonage was all aglow v ith bright lights and a warm tire. Then the loiks who were there to greet us made us thrice welcome home. In the dining room was another joyous surprise. The table was heavily laden with well selected supplies to till the pantry for many days to come. In fact, nothing was omitted to tempt he most fastidious appetite. It would be hard to find a people who knew better how to encourage and gladden the heart ol tneir pastor. It is indeed pleasant to serve such an appreciative people. S. P. Hair, Pastor. Notice to Subscribers. The Times adds to its equipment a modern mailing machine, such as is used on all the leading newspapers, and is thereby en ibled to place on each paper a label bearing the name and address of the subscriber and the date to which the paper has been paid. By watching the label a subscriber is able to tell exactly when the time for which he has paid for the paper expires, and as the dates come around the publisher would thank subscribers for prompt renewals. Also, in the event that a subscriber does not wish The Times longer A I * I - ' " I man uie lime lor which he has j paid, the publisher would deem it a favor if the subscriber would noti.y him in advance of such wish. In Memori m. Died, OctoberS. 1913. our dear mother. Mrs. S. P. ' Johnston, aged 53 years. A precious one from us has gone, a voice we loved so well to hear; a place is vacant in our home, which never can be tilled. . Mother, thou hast left us. in death thou didst part; we know thou art an angel, mother, we hope in heaven at rest. Fare' well, mother. We love thee more and more, but we trust i that we will meet you on that brighs and happy shore. Dear mother, oh, how we miss thee, but our faith in God is strong. I We live and feel happy knowing 1 that lie doeth nothing wrong. Farewell, mother. Farewell, thou art far above the skies to co.ne no more where there is 1 sorrow and parting and pain > where pleasure never dies. Yes, ; mother, we love tlx e, but Jesus i > ' must have loved you better?took you out of a sinful world and carried you home to rest. Daughter. Fort Mill, Nov. 17. R. F. Crier 111. Telegrams received in this city the last few days by R. F. Grier, Sr., say that Robt. F. Grier, Jr., has been dangerously ill in Fall River, Mass., and latest information was to the effect that there had been no improvement in his condition. rcwT A uwuni VA 1 1 JLrf VJ JJil JL " V7 I\ IlJ i NOTICE ?All persons are warned against hunting or trespassing in any ; manner upon the land of the undersigned. Mrs. Hattie Mack. FOR SALE ?A number of nice Berk-] shire Pigs, 8 and 10 weeks old, at i reasonable prices. Phone No. 54. Murray Mack. NOTICE?All persons are warned , against hunting, fishing, cutting timi her, or trespatsing in any manner, whatsoever upon the lands of the underj signed. Edd Bailes. FOR SALE?Oak and Hickory Wood, 8 and 10 foot lengths, 60c per cord. Green Oak and Hickory Tops. 50c per cord. Water Oak Farm, Osmond Barber, Prop. NOTICE ?All persons are hereby warned against hunting or trespassing in any manner upon the lands of the ' i undersigned. I J. H. Coltharp. 1 NOTICE - All persons are hereby warned against hunting and tiishing, j riding, walking, or tresspassing in any ; manner whatsoever, upon my lands. ! | Violators of this notice may expect to i be prosecuted. S. P. Blankenship. NOTICE?Ail persons are hereby i warned against hunting, fishing or! i trespassing in any manner on the lands I 1 of the undersigned. Violators? will be j | prosecuted. Osmond Barber. | SURVEYING. I will be in Fort Mill for a week or ten days surveying. | Parties desiring surveying, phone or see me at Central hotel or at D. G. Kimbrcll's home at night. J. L STACY, Clover, S. C. NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that begiuning with next week our ginnery will be in opeiatioa only two days in each week?Wednesdays and Saturdays The grist mill will be run Fridays only. Fort Mill Mfg. Co. i ? M E A C H A Great Redacti< From now on we will give trimmed and untrimm? d. a1 need a hat call on Miss Fiar will gladly show you and gi\ To Clc I ! Ten or 15 pieces of Wool 19c. All 50c goods at 35( dresses. Coat A new shipment just in. and $15.00. Also see our sa Long Coats from $4.75 to J M EACH Af It's better at the same pr White and Bl; Fruit Cake ins ! Crystalized Cherri Cocanut, Whole Coc Citron, Raisins, Curra Let us fill your ord JONES, TH Phones 14 and 8. : (Try a 2~) cent AY an i * " ' ''' ' \ IMeel I To Faci I _ m McElhaney s. Th I Clothing, Shoes, H I me and have told I McElhaney & C enough for a city < cleanest stocks 1 he the South. i . . Iopace win not p of this sale. 1 ha\ an idea of the sale I will spare a few it || word of it. It say 1 Saturday morning I Don't fail to get || H. 0. R | In charge of M - I m. 6k e p ps on In Millinery. groat cut prices on all Hats, Iso on all feathers. If you lk while she is here and she j e you our cut prices. >se Out Dress Goods, all 25c yoods at :. These are fine for school ! Suits. You must see them, at $12.50 tin lined one at $6.98. ?12.50. VI Sc EPFS . ice, if it came from Epps'. ack jredients. ! es, Pineapple, Shredded :ar?ut, Shelled Almonds, ints, Dates and Figs, er for your Fruit Cake. IE GROCER. . , i i ' t ?<lv. in The TimosJ i * ir 1 t J*le face | b at McELHANEY'S. | ; are now reaping a rich harvest at ^ is firm has turned its entire stock of m lats, Notions and Underwear over to I me to SELL IT I Company has a stock of goods large ft Df 50,000 people, and it's one of the I rve ever seen between the North and 1 ermit me to even give you a brief idea I e several thousand circulars giving you g and the out-lining of it, and hope you loments of vour timp pmrl 8 J ..... v * V^l J s thres some extra special stunts for U when the doors open. B you a key to the lock. I S f\ Q Q THE WIZARD of THE I 'L/jSOj BARGAIN COUNTER, 1 cElhaney's Clothing and Shoe Dept. H CKa5E3H? 6SaES553sES? ?saaOT5B I Once Upon a Time | A collide professor, who was a bachelor, saw a student kiss t a pretty girl. The professor reprimanded the student se- r verely, and said he had never kissed a girl in his life. The L student told the professor he did not know how much pleas- I ure he had missed. R You do not know how much pleasure you are missing these |j long evenings by not having an Edison Phonograph in your I home. It will give you more different kinds of music, and I better music than any other instrument, and the cost is al- js most nothing compared with the quality and quantity of I music and pleasure you get out of it. The new Blue Am- I berol Records do not wear out or break. The new Diamond I Foint Reproducer improves the tone and volume about 200 I per cent, and the diamond point never wears out. Hear B some of the new records at Massey's Store and you will B wonder how you ever got along without an Edison Phono- B I L. J. Massey. I D lsa5"55H5HSa5ZB5gSE5H55a5a } EL5H5 g?5?-5B5BSBSgSBS^5Z5E|a1 | Want Good Bread | IS Then try a Sack of our K I r* - *-? * I rresto t lour 1 | At $2.90 tlie Sack. | | Your neighbors say it's the best S 3 Flour they've used, and you'll say 3 3 the same when you've tried it. jj - B | | | PARKS GROGERY CO. || In r- ?" - injj '*- I'AKKS, Manager. |2 frali^BSZSsrpjff '(^itp.si^r s-'^jn i 1