Fort Mill times. (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, December 24, 1913, Image 8
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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
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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..
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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.
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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.
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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
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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, |
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j The Patterson j
I Dry Goods Store I
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I Dry Goods, Notions, Cloth- |
ing, Shoes, Hats, Ladies and |
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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
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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.
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Savings Bank of Fort Mill,
Leroy Springs, Prest. W. B. Meacham, Cashr.
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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.
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| 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
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M E A C H A W A EPFS
We have it?the present
you want to give- to father,
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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'.
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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.
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