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T ~~ ?--J The Bible in the Pnblic Schools. . , Editor Fort Mill Times: Of mora than passing interest to . me?as I ana sure it would have been to many other of The Time?' readers had they seen it?was the published f synopsis of a sermon delivered-in one * of the Washington city churches a few CH days ago by a leading clergyman ! f-1 | of that city, the Rev. Dr. E. C. | W * J , Granger. The subject of the sermon I was, "No Room for Christ," and in it j j Dr* Granger developed effectively the j thought that the public schools of the j #' land are not doing the work they could j - - i and would do if the Bible were used ift | them as a text book. The education the youth of the land is receiving is t practically pagan instead of Christian, j ' in the opinion of Dr. Granger, and "we need an open Bible as we need nothing else." I do not intend to try to polht out to i anyone his duty, even as I see it, but if 1 wre a member qt the South Caro- 1 ( Una Legislature the session of that j (body to convene next Tuesday would not be forty-eight hours old before I had ir reduced a bill providing for the i reading of the Bible daily in every pub- ; lie school and other State-aided educa- j tional institution in South Carolina. I ; would use every legitimate means to , press '.he bill to favorable consideration | and give the representatives of the ' people an opportunity to line up on the 1 side of Christiunfty or paganism. I have read everything 1 could 1'ty my : hands on from those who are opposed I to the use of the Bible in the public I schools and not one substantial argil- 1 ment that 1 have seen has been urged , against the proposition. The stock in trade of those who object to the Bib e in the public schools is the fear that . the practice would mean sectarianism ! and that this is a land of religious liberty in which no man has the right to force bis religious convictions upon another. There isn't the least likelihood that in one case in a th lusa.id thest hool teacher would misuse the opportunity Ill imn Hiving religious IDHirUClIUIl TO impress nib pupils with the dccrines of the particular church lu which he belonged. I would be willing to trust the average of our school teachers not to do that which was not expected of him. But what of it if a little sectarianism | cropped out now and then in the schools? Whv should I as a Lutheran, let us say, object to my child being taught the Bible from the view point of the Methodist, Baptist or Presbyterian church? The differences in the doctrines of these Protestant churches are too non-essential to allow them to interfere with a plain duty we owe our children?the inculcation of religious principles while they are at an impressionable age. The people who object most strenuously to t ne use of the ?; Bible in the public schools 011 the score of "religious liberty" are in too big a minority to consider their wishes one way or the other. W. R. Bradford. Fort Mill, Jan. 5, 1914. Attention, Woodmen! White Oak Camp, W. 0. W. will have its annual banquet Friday night, Jan. 9th. Each member who attends will be given two tickets by presenting his receipt No. 279 to Mr. D. A. Lee, chairman of' committee. This receipt is not trrnst'erable and in no case will tickets be given to anyone except the member whose name appears on , the receipt. The camp was com pelled to adopt this plan because ! a lot of members who did not j think enough of their camp to attend the banquet, gave .their tickets to a lot of boys who did not know how to behave, and , made it unpleasant for the members who were present.?Adv. Mr. A. C. Lytle, a well known ; young man of Fort Mill, has accepted a position as salesman at i the new Perks drug store. j L FOR STOMACH TROUBLE ? . i John W. Ski lien of Sidney, Ohio, Has Found a Remedy. | \ Bxperts declare that the reason tomach disorders are so common in , this country Is due to hasty and care- j , less habits of eating. Stomach trembles and run-down conditions usually go together. John W. Sklllen of Sidney, Ohio, i j nays: "I had a bad stomach trouble for years, and became so weak that I could hardly walk or do any work. ] My appetite was poor, and It seemed Impossible to get any relief. Since < taking 'Vlnol' I find a remarkable lm- ! prorement In my health, my digestion ! 1 Is much stronger, and 1 hare gained ; In weight I would not be without 4 Vlnol" Vlnol makes weak stomachs strong because it strengthens and tones up the woakened, tired and overtaxed nerves of the digestive organs. Vlnol Is easily assimilated by the weakest stomachs, end It delicious to the taste. Try a bottle of Vinol with the us derstandlng that your money will be returned If it doea not help you. P. 8.?Stop scratohlng, our Saxo Salve atop* Itching. We guarantee It W. B. ARDREY, Druggist, FORT MILL. S. C. NOTICE OF ELECTION. Noticf is hereby given that an election will be held in the town of Fort Mill, S. C., between the legal hours for elections, on Tuesday, January 13, 1914, for the purpose of electing a Mayor and aix Aldermen to serve said town for tho years 1311-101C. The polls will opon at 8 o'cl >ck a. m. and close at 4 p. m. C. C. Haile, W. M. Carothers and J. H. Patterson are appointed managers of election. By order of council this 30th day of ? I - v - . |i 1 "1 ' T!! I Deposi Since the c stockholders 1 Thousand D< We wish t< ber of deposil has made poi The strict together with First Nation* /? We pay 4 p< partment. r THE 1 W. B. ARDF OSMOND B I . 7* U nappy i New Year May Peace, Goodwill and Prosperity this glad season continue to surround you always. Accept our thanks For past favors and patronage. Stewart & Culp Phone 15. ParHrtllAI1 Ma/?Vi nni/?a are always pleased when they go on a job to find that the Lumber to be used came from our Lumber Yard. It makes work easier if good material is used, and the work is better, too. Let us figure with you on your next bill. Fort Mill Lumber Company, 'Phone 72. 1 \ 4- fowr-r-r.-r: f % I ' * E FORT MILL TIMES, jf=iB^== ISC K m$m mT .. I i?*cr l\l at< rn 4?| ai iiauuj FORT MUX, S. C \*1DECEMBER 1st, 1911, DECEMBER 1 st, IS W DECEMBER Is / /'" v /; " -* \^M ?rganization <of this banfol6& than three yea C*i?^ Tl 1 _ 11 '1 1- 1 1 nvc i nuusana i^oiiai^jg*rasn dividends a ollars surplus and profits* d express our apprecia^omof the support gi tors who have made the First National Bar ssible our satisfactory growth. TJ Air.ry* jupervision which the United States Goverr my. the active attention of an able board of d il Bank a safe and satisfactory place fc yo 3r cent., compounded every three months, ( J i FIRST MATIO -' W 1 ^ IEY, President ARBER, V-President i PERSON WHO READS ABOUT US | \?i/ fifty-two times a year should know us I fifty times better than if he had read of us but I once. We want you to know us well and the man- J Iner in which we do business. After investigation, I if the result is satisfactory, we want your business | whether the same is large or small. | Savings Bank of Fort Mill, Leroy Springs, Prest. W. B. Meacham, Cashr. ? -!l BpsasasasaalgsBSBsassasHiBsassHsasasasgsasasBSBsalBI GREETING. 1 g We are largely what we are because of [jj jjj the loyal support of our many friends, jjj In and we trust that in tho future si 11 ,U ? "**/ U^l [Ji expect, as we always hope to deserve, a |Q Cj continuance of this spirit of friendship, ? I loyalty and earnest cooperation. g At this time, therefore, we desire to extend (jj appreciative thanks, and most cordial New ft! Year's Greetings to all our customers and [A friends. jjj PARKS GROCFRV m i I S~ m ~ ^ V-'# rO | E. S. PARKS, Manager. | j ^iH5gsa5a55ES?.asB5Z5a5gga51 asSsasasasasasBSBsgsEggfa] ( '-.'V*w v y Z -SI rial Bank. I I ~ 7 R 1 ' ;"v * _* ^? . * V ? v ' & * mi ; ' i $23,357.22 >12, - - - $51,345.80 >t, 1913, - $75,435.09 T 7 m' r.s ago we have paid out to our ad have* accumulated nearly Two v . % ven the bank by the large numik their bank and whose business lment exercises over our affairs irectors and officers makes tne >ur money. )n deposits in our Savings De NAL BANK. ! | ?| T. B. SPRATT, Cashier. ^ ' ^ W. A. KOACH, Asst. Cashier ^ ^ ? ' 1 , ? j These ColdT! j Rainy Days i Are alright for sewing, quilting and m the like. Why not do your Spring I sewing while you have to stay in- 5 I doors on account of the cold weath- i V ? . I * pr. m 1 I We have the materials: New 5 Ginghams, Ratines, Galateas, Per- 1 cales, Tub Silks, etc. Solid color I Quilt Calicos, Yard-wide Sheeting B for quilt lining, 5c the yard. B (Here's hoping that 1914 will be 5 the best yet. | -v I , I | Patterson's Dry Goods Store, | | TELEPHONE NO. 85. ~ "SELLS IT FOR LESS." g j 4