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nlft^ W , fUfif ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST. Cotton was bringing 12.75 cts on this market this morning. J. C. Huntfr, of Liberty, joined his family here for a ? 1- 1 .1 v wwn-ena visit in tnf nume tn Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Massey. Misses Lana Parks, Kathleen Armstrong and Alice Bradford, of Winthrop college, spent the week-end at their homes in Fort Mill. I J"he Rev. and Mrs. A. A. McLean, of Clover, were guests for several days the last fceek of Rev. and Mrs. R. K. Timmons, in this city. Mr. Saunders, an aged citizen of Union, returned to his home Monday morning, after a visit to his daughter, Mrs. S. P. Hair, in this citv. John R. Logan, candidate for clerk of court for York county, spent several days of the last week in Fort Mill and the township. Among the graduates of Clemson college who will receive diplomas next month, is Parks O. Boyd, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Boyd, of Fort Mill. John E. Jones, former manager of the Majestic Theatre, left Saturday morning for WhitXT n :a: ney, ix. v>., LU utae a position on the big power development plant in that place. Mrs. Crockett Owens and little daughter, Margaret, of St. Petersburg, Fla.. are guests in the home of Mrs. Owen's brother, Mr. Geo. Ainsley, in this city. The Times this week carries the announcement of Mr. F. E. Quinn, of York, who is a candidate for election to the office of county sheriff. Mr. Quinn has for a number of years held the position of sheriff's deputy and is well known throughout the county. Of interest locally is the announcement of the marriage at Santuc, Union county, a few days af?o of Marvin F. Whitlock and Miss May Lilly Stevens, the groom's brother, Rev. F. G. Whitlock performing the ceremony. The Messrs. Whitlock f were former residents of Fort Mill and are well known in this city and vicinity. Fort Mill friends of Dr. Leon L. Campbell, of Clover, will regret to know that he had the misfortune Thursday to lose his barn by fire, the origin of which was unknown. Dr. Campbell and family were away from home when the fire occurred. The value of the property destroyed was estimated at about $1 ftKP Q nrl Pr C a tyi nKol I Viu/t $1,500 insurance. Following is an outline of the program of Winthrop college commencement, which begins May 21 and continues through May 26: Sunday, May 21,11 a. m., baccalaureate sermon. First Baptist church, by Rev. W. J. Nelson; Thursday, May 25, 9 a. m., class day program, high school department; Friday, May 26, 4:30 p. m., commencement, Winthrop auditorium. Supt. S. H. Edmunds, Sumter, speaker. At a meeting held Thursday night in the armory by those interested, a brass band for Fort Mill was virtually assured. An organization was completed with F. E. Ardrey as bandmaster, W. A. Roach as secretary, and James T. Young, Jr., as treasurer. The band will have a comDlement of 25 instruments a large number of which are already in hand and the instruments needed will be ordered at once. It is expected that the services of C. T. Crook will be secured as the instructor. j ? Members of Kanawha chapter, D. A. R., of this city, held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday of last week with Miss Isabel Massey of the township. Almost a full number of the members of the chapter were present, Mrs. J. Ijee Spratt. the regent, presiding. This chapter has for some time been engaged in the preparation of a history of Fort Mill, the entire scope being divided into several epochs. The first of these has been completed and was read in last week's meeting by Miss Susie White who prepared it. It refers to the early settlors in the community and their accomplishments and is an exceedingly interesting document. When the history is complete it will be published in hook form and no doubt have a large circulation. Arrangements .vere made for the delivery of a $5 gold piece to the student in the local school making the highest term average, an annual gift from the chapter. School Commencement Soon. The commencement exercises of the Fort Mill graded school will begin Friday evening, May 19, when the Catawba Literary society will hold an open meet#* in. fKn nO O.Ofi iiij? in tuc auuiiviiuiii at o.ov u clock. An excellent program will be given and in addition the debate will be held for the medal offered by the society. The query is: ''Resolved, That the policy of greatly enlarging the Navy should be adopted by Congress." Alfred Jones and Agnes Link will uphold the affirmative while Luther Belk and Julia Armstrong will defend the negative. The baccalaureate sermon will be preached before the school and its friends in the auditorium Sunday, May 21, the speaker to be selected. Monday evening will be given over to the primary and elementary grades and the teachers and children are working on an interesting program for that evening. Tuesday morning at 10:30 o'clock the commencement exercises proper will be held in the auditorium. Dr. YV. M. Vines, pastor of the First Baptist church of Charlotte, will deliver the aaaress. Dr. vines, besides being a preacher of wonderful success, is a talented orator and never fails to win the favor of his audience. The graduating class this year is the largest ir. the history of the school and will in each instance complete the full course of the three year high school. The members of the class are: William Ardrey, Luther Belk, John A. Boyd, Robt. EKvin, William Erwin, Alfred Jones. Misses Julia Armstrong, Jessie Baker, Agnes Link, Mary McLaughlin. Bernice Mills, Marjorie Mills. Tuesday evening a play, "The Winning of Latane," will be presented by the class. An admission fee of 15c and 25c will be charged for the play to defray the necessary expenses of the commencement York County News Matters. (Clipped from Our Exchanges.) One of the most important matters which came before the county board of commissioners Of fKrd* *; Mb M1?U 1 C^Uiai IIHJULJ11V IliCCllIig Wednesday was the borrowing of -$30,000 to meet the expenses of the county until tax collections begin next fall. Several of the banks of the county offeied to make the loan and the bid of the Loan and Savings bank of Yorkville was accepted as the lowest. Shis bank will furnish the money at .034. At their meeting the last week the county board of commissioners acted favorably on a petition FREE! ) < ?? :: Saturday and to give away abs merchandise. Hei 1 With each Dolla | of anything in th I will be our usual IYou buy one doll FREE. If you 1 something FREE jl FREE. Buy a 3 | A Ten dollar pt new nici CIlclIlUiS< t portunity to make your lars in CASH to do this ? Our stock is comp!et< tion is made for two re. Summer Goods. Secor | COME! Spend as m i Patters* THXrOfeT of citizens of the Sharon and Hickory Grove sections, asking: .that a steel bridgre be erected over Turkey creek on the new road between York and Sharon. Prof. G. C. McKelvey has declined reelection as superintendent of the Yorkville schools, and his successor is to be named jin a few days. The school will close the present session May 19. Dr. Roy Z, Thomas, of Winthrop colt *n i i* .1 i i a lege win aenver rne aooress to the graduating class. According to a hog census conducted by W. W. Long, State agent, York county during 1915 raised 10,427 hogs for home use and 2,340 for sale. Mr. and Mrs. James M. Stroup of York, announce the engagement of their daughter, Frances Mae. to Rev. William Strong Patte?*son of Lancaster, the wedding to sake place at the home of the bride in York, June 28. Following are York county boys who will receive diplomas from Clemson college in June: J. B. Kendrif k. Clover No. 2; H. L. Suggs, Yorkville No. 8; K. A. Williams, Yorkville; R. B. Waters, Rock Hill. Winthrop College cruniadchip nna pntpanrr uviivurtix^iiu aiiu un EXAMINATION. The examination lor the award of vacant scholarships in Winthrop College and for the admission of new students will be held at the county court house on Friday, July 7th, at 9 a. m. Applicants must be not less than 16 years of age. When scholarships are vacant after July 7 they will be awarded to those making the highest average at this examination. provided they meet the conditions governing the award. Applicans for scholarships should write to President Johnson before the examination for Scholarship examination blanks. Scholarships are worth $100 nnd frpp tuition Thp npvt ?pr. 'sion will open September 20, 191(5. For further information and catalogue, address Pres. D. B. Johnson, Rock Hill, S. C. SB Old Newsprpers for sale at The Times Office. YOUR OLD SL LOOK LIKE T Custom S The OLD Next door to P - . ?(150.01 -In Trade Monday, May 13 tholutely FREE about res me r tr you spend with us e store free, and we g low prices on everyth Think of It! lar's worth of cloth a :>uy a $ 1.00 Waist, i Buy a $2.00 Hat ; >5.00 Suit and take $1 irchase gets you $2.^ e Absolutely FREE. Dollars do extra duty. Of co ; with New Goods in every de asons, vix.: First, to introduce id, to raise Cash quick, any dollars and save as many on's Dry Gog MILL TIMES, FO&T MILL, SOU ' i i1 i l 5B5??9jiSSWSBK? I *! MAJESTIC I TT "The Pa A two-part story of the Ci who calls himself "The Pi sight with a beautiful youi services for war in nlace o tne oniy support 01 a wiao e*j|3 serby," though badly wot ': distinguishes himself and I ?|g The war over, he returns t SH; the heart and hand of the 'r.y went to war. A strong an jSjg; ble barrier arises, however ? by" had despaired of suet which brings the story to : H? "Slim, the Brave, at Wa You all know Slim Jim a 'Nuf ced?some comedy.? Schedule of Services Fort Mill Circuit of M. E. Church, South, for the Year 1916. Fort Mill Church?1st and 3rd Sundays at 11 a. m., and 4th Sunday at night. Sunday school every Sunday morning. Womans' Missionary society every 1st Sunday afternoon. Pleasant Hill Church?1st and 3rd Sundays at 3:30 p. m. Sunday achoo. every Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Philadelphia Church?2nd Sunday at 11 a. m.; 4th Sunday at 3:30 p. m. Sunday school every Sunday morning, (4th Sunday at 3:30 p. m.) India Hook Church?4th Sunday at 11 a. m.; 2nd Sunday at 3:30 p. m.* Sunday school every Sunday afternoon, (1th Sunday 10:00 a. m.) E. Z. JAMES. Pastor. FISH, FISH, FISH. Fancy Gutted Trout?the best fish that swims in water. A full line of Fresh Meats. Veal Calves wanted at highest cash price. FORT MILL CASH MARKET Phone No. 146. KING'S NEW LIFE PILLS! The Pills That Do Cure. j IOES MADE TO >JEW. .... ihoe Shop RELIABLE, 'ostoffice : : : 4 rnwwt ! j i-iftt: i 15th, we are going t $ 1 50.00 worth of t I *lan. j you get 25c worth I uarantee our prices | line. * nd get 25c worth 1 take 25c worth of I and get 50c worth I 1.25 worth FREE. I >0 worth of good, This is your op- ?| urse, it will require Dol partment and the propsi- | .* ? ? - more thoroughly our New quarters as you wish. * % ? ids Store. I i rTH OAKOLtKA I *" ' o^S^l sserby" ' m; vil war. A lonely traveler < asserby," falls in love at ig lady and volunteers his , f the girl's brother, who is wed mother. "The Pasmded in an engagement. ' takes the rank of captain. g|| ;o the village home to win ? young lady for whom he id seemingly unsurmount , and when "The PasserHess an incident happens 4 a happy conclusion. Sag id Sophie, the Fair." ||!! ind his stout girl Sophie, Open 5 p. m. ?5c and 10c. * AN ORDINANCE 1 Providing an Annual Street Tux and for the Collection of Same. ] Be it ordained by the Mayor aud Aldermen of the town of Fort Mill, S. C. i and by authority of the same: . Section 1. All men resident in the j town of Fort Mill between the ages of , 21 and 55 years, and not exempt by ' statute, shall pay unto the Town Treas- , urer annually on or before the lfith day of May the sum of three dollars J (Xa.OOl in navment of street tav Sec, 2. Any person refusing after i legal notice to pay this tax shall be fined in the sum of not less than $" or ( be imprisoned not less than ten days, , Sec. 3. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby repealed, j Done and ratified in council assem- i bles this 4th day of April, 1910. i B. E. PATTERSON. Attest: Mavor, W. A. ROACH. Clerk. Now is the Time to do your repairing. You will! need LUMBER for your fences, road bridges, repairs on your house, barn and outbuildings. We are in position to offer special inducements to early comers, giving you the best, possible material, at prices that defy competition. Fort Mill Lumber Company Phone No. 72. L, ? Have your new I? Grace" Corset if y I Just received a i and we invite all t styles, in both fron Once you wear have no other. New White Go< mer dresses. Plain White 40 inch I Plain White 40 inch Plain White 40 inch Plain White 40 inch 1 Plain White 36 inch Plain White 36 inch Plain White Crepe ch Plain White 26 inch Also White Lawn, 21 White Skirt goods in ^ See our Colored ^ and other stylish c< q on your Summer g | Don' 1 Mills & | There's an Old Sayiilg : i s "No gain is as certain as that which pre- + t ceeds from the economicui use of what you * I have." What are you doing with the money jrou < earn?are you saving a part of it each week, or spending it foolishly'? Nothing goes so ^ easily and so quickly as the money you have in your pocket. You buy this or that?not + I because you actually need it. 01 that it gives you any great amount of pleasure, but merely because you have the money, and it strikes I your particular fancy. ^ Instead of spending it, put that money in ^ I FIRST NATIONAL BANK. ~ ^ Under Supervision ol U. S. Govcinment. * 4 l? .? > ? f A ? 4. ft ? ^o. 9941 F;ErOKT OF 1 DLL CONDITION Oi THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK, AT FORT MILL, [n the State of South Carolina, at tl < of l \ -ir. . J; y 1 t. Il'lti. ^ iiksoi urr.s. Loans and dlsroimts - - \'l.l l?. , )vi'rdrafts, secured $ ; unsecured, SIM.-'p j.vi .-.0 LI. S. bonds deposited to secure rueulnti n ipa vn.u > 0t%0 bo Subscription to stock of Federal IN ? r\. bank si>' ? * Less amouut unpaid noo.on ^>ioo.< o iioo <-o Furniture and Fixture.-; .. 2. n-o do Not amount due l'rom Federal IN . tv bank i:to 00 Net amount due from oppioved r. - . rve t .- its in N. w Yoi\. Chicago, and St. Louis 1.1 1l t?T Net amount due from banks and lankeis (other tha. n ended in 10 or 11). .. 2,792 OS Dther ceecks on banks in same city a r-p. : .inn- llank 100 00 Outside checks and other cash items c':t ' 70 Fractional currency, nickels, and cents. 7<> 20 100 02 Notes of other national banks 7S."?.00 Coin and certificates . 2.N27 60 Leeal-tender Notes 2.000 no Redemption fund with F. S."Treasurer m<I iue fi n F. S. Treasurer.. . 1.2.*t0 00 Total . $142,71S s:t * 1.1.Villi IT! FS. Capital stock paid in ?2"\(>oo no Surplus fund ..(Kin 00 S 20.000 00 Undivided profits, 10.74 Less current expenses, interest and ta\< pe d 1. IT'.' 2. (>21 < Circulating notes 2a.0t o up Demand deposits: individual deposits sub ject to eh. x .7 Certificates of deposit due in less than :oda\- t;. '07.OS Cashier's checks outstanding -7>.-t2 77,10^ 0> Rediscounts with Federal Reserve ban!. 0.1:1a to \ Total.. $1 4S>h\< S2 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA County of Y.?rk. ss 1, T. 11. Spratt. Cashier ot the abov e nam. > lai.lv. ! > s< U-n <\\ swear ti nt the above statement is tine to the bt - t t f n.\ kia wledc ;u i 1 . i? '. t'. 11. > I'KA'l l'. Ca<bi? r. i Subscribed and sworn to before no ;i>is .ui\ of M i\ '.'It". W. It. MFACII \M. N? tnry I'ublie. Correct- Attest: \\ . It. Ardn y, J. It. Mile-. J. L. S|iatt, l inetors. s&mswt 0i'^.*rT PjROMT T - ADIES! | r spring dress fitted over a "Madame @ op ou want the very best fit. ^ [lew lot of different styles in this corset he ladies to come and look at the new ^ t and back lace. Prices, $1 to $5. ^ a "Madame Grace" Corset, you wi II 0 8 ? itds for the pretty new Spring and Sum- ? % | Voile at 20c and 25c the yard. ^ Batiste at 15c and 25c the yard. ^ Flaxon at 25c the yard. f Organdie at 35c the yard. I ?L * or- il I a a L,ace c-ioin ai ine yarn. Marquisette at 50c the yard. ? s Chene at 50c the yard. Wash Silk at 25c the yard. r- and 40-inch, at 10c. to 15c the yard. jjj^s Poplin, Pique and Basket Cloth. .16-inch, at 2 * ( S Voiles, Lawns, Batiste, Crepe dc Chcne p 3lored goods. We can save \ou ihciicy & J[OOdS. rV. t Fortget the Place. d ** e C5 Young Comp'y ? tJRNITURE DEPARTMENT. Si 9???? ?? ? ???????????G?? ?&?Q )