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? ? MATTERS OF LOCAL INTEREST.Sales of Christmas goods by the local merchants have been exceptionally good for the iast ten days and it now looks as if the merchants will have little to "carry over" of the holiday merchandise. A local planter is of the opinion that the much talked of Hall process of opening frosted and half-open bolls of cotton will prove injurious instead of helpful to farmers, It is argument, which seems plausible enough, is that with the Hall system in operation the crop will be so greatly increased the price will be greatly reduced and the consumer will be the one to get the : benefit. . ^ Speaking ot the Xmas Spirit, It's wonderful how the whole ^ world loosens up when the great ' day comes. Poor people who have to skimp and save ihe whole year ; round, to keep the wolf from the door, determine upon a great spread at Christmas. If their own lives arc sad and gray, 1 they're determined to make the j lives of their children as bright-, as possible, and so they "blow" themselves like locoed millionaires. and nobody is going to rebuke them. The poor man .who doesn't cut loose for the benefit of his children at Christmas, deserves to be poor, and the poorer hn is the more he deserves it. Then, the old tightwads have a generous streak at Christmas. They thaw out for that one day. even if they do make up for it by cheeseparing the rest of the year. I know a venerable tightwad who has been mourning all his days because he lost a nickel through a hole in his pocket when he was a boy. He is so <<lncn thnt hie numu iu o lu'.iirnwl IIUIIIV ?w ? UJ-T?VIU for miles around. Several years ago poor kids and kiddies in the town had been receiving mysterious Christmas presents. Nobody knew who was the giver until accident revealed the fact that it was none other than Mr. Tightwad. - It was a caution how the public sentiment changed when this became known. Before that there was none so poor to do him reverence, but since the people learned that he has a heart in his breast, instead of the tin savings bank which was supposed to occupy its place, he is very much respected. Christmas is the time when we give things, and there is nothing better for us than giving. We spend so much time acquiring, so much time planning and scheming to add a few sesterces to our bank accounts, that a little exercise in the other direction is good for mind and soul. It beats all how the heart glows and warms nr? when vnn irive snmp. thing to a friend; not an old hat that you don't want to wear any more, but something that cost you money and meant a little sacrifice. Just try it once; you'll feel younger and bigger and better. And, even if you can't afford to give much, you can afford to be pleasant and genial, and can make yourself an asset, rather than a liability. You can wear that Christmas smile which is reeking on earth and good will to men, and thus contribute to the general happiness, and assist in spreading the Christmas spirit; and the Christmas spirit means a triumph of all that is best is in human nature. It means generosity, and kindness, and love. The Red Racket Store is Santa Clans' headquarters. Presents suitable for every class; old and young,* big and little folks, can be gotten here. Be sure and come to see the Tied Racket Store. ? ( Advt.) COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. Annual Meeting to be Held on January S, 1914. Yorkville, S. C., Dec. 9, 1914. PURSUANT to law, as set forth in section 970 of the Civ' '.ode, notice is hereby given to wb .in it may concern, that the ANNUA" MEETING of the county Board of Commissioners oi xorK county, win he held in the office of the County Supervisor at Yorkville, on THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 1914, commencing at 10 o'clock, a. m. Under section 974 of the Civil Code, ^all claims against the county not previously presented, must be filed with the (Merle of the Board on or before January 1, 1914, and holders of claims will take notice that if the same are not presented and filed during the year they are contracted, or the year following, such claims will be forever barred.. /All claims against York couqty must be itemized, uuo liiey must be auconik.. ~ r ti ..i~:? jjaiurria wjr niuunviut ui liiv limn its setting forth that the amounts claimed are just, true, due and owing and that no part thereof has been paid by discount or otherwise. All persons authorized by law to administer oaths, are required to probate claims against the county free of charge. By order of the Board. THOS. W. BOYD, Supervisor. Annie C. Wallace, Clerk. fciv # , TI Congressman Finley, ranking member of the postoffice committee of the House, says that his committee has voted in favor of an increase of the salaries of all the rural free delivery carriers of the United States, the increase to approximate $50 a year in the case of each carrier. The committee is considering the postoffice appropriation bill. Government entomologists have warned farmers in South Carolina that the boll weevil may reach the State in two years. They are warned to take all pre- I cautions against the pest as its ravages, with normal crops, will! cause a loss of from $25,000,000 to $30,000,000. A N NOUNCEMENTS,; For Mayor. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Mayor of Fort Mill, subject to the choice of the voters in the January election. W. L. HALL. The Times is authorized to announce Mr. J. J. BAILES as a candidate for Mayor of Fort Mill, subject to the action of the voters in the January election. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for re-election to the office of Mayor. I have possibly made mistakes in the past, but 1 have always tiied to do what I thought was for the best interest of the town and all parties concerned. My platform is anything for the up-building of Fort Mill, and if you choose to elect me again this shall be my greatest aim. ivespeci i uny suumiiicii, A. R. McELAANEY. FOR ALDERMEN WARD 1. Believing that Mr. H. D. HARKEY is fully competent to represent the citizens of Wardl, we hereby nominate him as a candidate for alderman from said ward, subject to the rules of the approaching municipal election. FRIENDS. The Times is authorized to announce Mr. W. L. FERGUSON as a candidate for Alderman from Ward 1, subject to the choice of the voters of said ward in the January election. Mr. W. J. STEELE authorizes The Times to announce his candidacy for Alderman from Ward 1, and promises, if elected, to serve as such to the best ' of his ability. ~~T?or~aldermen wardl Having the utmost confidence in the | integrity and ability of Dr. J. B. ELLIOTT, and believing that he will satisfactorily represent the citizens of Ward 4 as a member of City Council, we hereby announce him a candidate for Alderman from said ward. VOTERS. I hereby announce myself a Democratic candidate for Alderman frr?m Ward 4 at the approaching municipal election. I promise my best services I if elected. A. C. LYTLE. ALDERMAN WARD 3. Friends of Mr. A. A. BRADFORD hereby nominate him as a candidate for Alderman from Ward 3, in the approaching election, and feel that he will iill the position in a mnnaer that will be appreciated by the people of his wan! and the town generally. The Times is authorized to announce O. T. CULP as a candidate for Alderman from Ward 3, subject to the choice of the voters in the approaching town election. ALDERMAN AT LARGE. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Alderman at Large and, if elected, pledge myself to represent the people of the entire town to the best of my ability. Respectfully submitted. S. L. MEACHAM. : The Times is authorized to announce Dr. J. L. SPRATT as a candidate for Alderman at Large, subject to the choice of the voters in the approaching town election. The Times is authorized to announce S. W. PARKS as a candidate for Alderman at Large, subject to the choice of the voters in the approaching : town election. ALDERMAN WARD 2. 1 hereby announce myself a candij date for Alderman from Ward 2, subject to the will of the voters of said ward, in the approaching municipal i election. M. J. ADCOCK. Mr. J. T. YOUNG is announced by his friends as a candidate for Alderman from Ward 2, subject, of course, to the will of the voters in the approaching election. Let us furnish the ingredients for your Christmas Cake. We have every thing necessary and it's all pure fresh and clean Stewart & Culp Phone 15. t% . t iE FORT MILL TIMES, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, I I Winners in Letter Contest. I 1 Out of about 150 Santa Claus letters submitted, 55 had to B H l J: J-J i .i .-i - I im; aisuaruea uecause me age was not stated as requested, for the letters were judged according to age. A few were I under age and a few over age and some suspected of being H written by others. The two prize winners can obtain their B prizes by calling for same, and the following, who deserve y honorable mention, will be given a story book each: Fair 1 Lee, Mary Jones, Anna Wolfe, E. A. Bennett, Elmer Fite. R First Prize Winner. | Fort Mill, S. C. Dec. 8, 1913. | Dear Santa Clause. H I want you to please'come by the Rexall store and' bring P me a box of candy and a story book. I I am 7 years old and in second grade. Please dor.t fur- g get my little sisters too. With love Your friend j Margaret McElhaney. e Second Prize Winner. | Fort Mill S. C. 9 Dear Santa. Dec. 5, 1913. 1 We have been friends for 10 years and 1 trust you S will not go back on me this year. I want, a doll, a pair H skates, a table, and some chairs and lots oi nice story books, u Just bring me anything you like * Your little friend ^ Age 10. Bulow Wilson Massev. & | Ardrey's Drug Store, | v j The Patterson j I Dry Goods Store I I With a complete line of | I Dry Goods, Notions, Cloth- | ing, Shoes, Hats, Ladies and | j - - - - - - - ' - - 1 J I New Year's Greeting. I We take this occasion of extending to our friends and patrons our hearty thanks for the generous patronage ex- ! tended to us during the last year. The old year closes with a heavy increase of deposits at our bank and we begin the year 1914 under bright auspices. The beginning of a new year is a good time to remember that while the best friend on earth may fail you, a nice little bank account is always behind you. Start the New Year right bv Dlacincr an account with us. npiwiit with m v , w ??V?. uu VOVI1 || I week a small percent of your income and at the end of | the year you will be surprised at the results, and will never miss the amount from your daily living. We invite you at the beginning of this glad New Year to join our growing list of satisfied customers and make our bank your bank. "** Savings Bank of Fort Mill, Leroy Springs, Prest. W. B. Meacham, Cashr. 7^SSES7TSSSSS5SSSSSSSSSSSrSSSSS^# pnc? of cotton. j( Harrv Foster, The best price paid for cotton on the ** 7 local market yesterday was 13 cents. ATTORNEY AT LAW, Seed sold for 45 cents. Rock Hill, - - - S. C. * ?i. J|M| s H , f^j| a J . BftEl _ . ^ | Gent's Furnishings, Rugs, | I Curtain goods, Blankets, | etc., is now occupying its | (permanent quarters?next | door to Ardrey's . drug | I store. | Come in and look us over, get ! 9 our prices, and you will be con- M Ivinced that "Patterson Sells It for fl Less," J | Patterson s Dry Goods Store, 1 | TELEPHONE NO. 85. "SELLS IT FOR LESS." g 913. M E A C H A W A EPFS We have it?the present you want to give- to father, ^ % ^ ? ? mother, sister, brother, sweetheart or friend. Sometning j that is serviceable and will be most appreciated. I M EACHAM Sc EPFS It's better at the same price, if it came from Epps'. ? I White and Black Fruit Cake Ingredients. j Crystalized Cherries, Pineapple, Shredded Cocanut, Whole Cocanut, Shelled Almonds, Citron, Raisins, Currants, Dates and Figs. Let us fill your order for your Fruit Cake. JONES, THE GROCER. * Phones 14 and 8. . I REDUCE THE COST OF GIVING'a L J Lenox Combination* will gladden the heart of HER, HIM, THEM. cJH FOR HER. Paroooa LADY LENOX finest ingrain Silk Li tie Stocking* Jijj Regular price par pair 50c. our price 3g?airpacked la hand- a j am nH aome holly box \ 1 IIII * or 2 pairs LADY LENOX stocking*, and 2 imported Irish aft | >^U HB |2k Shamrock Hand Finished Handkerchief* in haadtome Wga Holly Box PREPAID^^Kq. SS FOR HIM. 3 Pair* LORD LENOX Pure Aj A A PRE- KB Fibre Silk Lisle Ingrain Stockings 50c. Vl llflp^jp JRH^H ^9* ralues^our price packed in Handsome ^ | |UU , fl'ffflB D EK IN G NOTE SptcUI Introductory Offer. Tom may order six of the abore combination* and they will bo sent prepaid upon receipt of your IBj check or money order for $5.00. JJj ?1B ftefereacea: We hare been la buslneae for many year*. Ask any banker or 9^1 the Editor ef this paper. MONEY BACK IF YOU WANT IT. LENOX SILK WORKS, Inc. M V 151 West 34th Street, (near Broadway),New York City E L? ... "ggBg^l I Have You Paid ' |' Your Taxes? ' i I ? | The First National Bank is a County Depository n I and you can pay your taxes here if you wish. J * We are always glad to handle business of this R kind for the public. i f The First National Bank, J j| Fori Mill, - - - S. C. I j gap** gprr? '~'mm mmf* ?? ?She