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r"? . ' ' ^2? . ' ' '.T' . '. >? ' r V I m ' " ' " I 11 | ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST. Capt. T. B. Spratt spent Monday in Yorkville. Mrs. R. L. Bennett spent the week-end with relatives in Pineville. isext Wednesday, according to the almanacs, is the longest day in the year. Mr. Thos. D. Faulkner, Fort Mill's oldest resident, has been in ill health for several weeks. Mr. N. P. Johnston, of Danville, Va.. is spending the week with relatives in Fort Mill and vicinity. Dr. J. B. Elliott and Ernest T. Whitesell returned Saturday morning from a week's visit to Chattanooga, Tenn. Miss Isabel Massey, of Fort Mill, is the guest of Miss Eloise Steele at Oak Ridge. ?Rock Hill Record. Alter teaching during the past year at Panola school in Summerton, Miss Willie Hoke is at home for the summer vacation. Mrs. J. A. Boyd left the last week for Conover, N. C.f where she will visit for some time her daughter. Mrs. J. J. Stewart. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. H. Lee and children, of Tampa. Fla., arrived Tuesday morning for a visit to relatives in this city. I From the Yorkville Enquirer it is learned that the Fort Mill school is the only school in York county with a course that includes eleven grades. S. A. Epps left the last week for Lumberton, N. C., where he will make his future home. His family will follow him in a short while. J. K. Henry, of Chester, has filed his pledge with the secretary of state as a candidate for re-election to the office of solicitor of this circuit. As the result of an attack of heart trouble, Mr. W. H. Parks, one of the town's oldest male residents, was dangerously ill for a short while early Monday morning. James L. Kizer and Miss Ada Dixon, both of Mecklenburg county, were married in this city the afternoon of Sunday, June 4th, by the Rev. E. Z. James. Mrs. W. A. Hafner is receiving the sympathy of her friends. She recently underwent an operation for appendicitis at the city hospital. ? Gaffney Ledger. It is understood that the two cotton mills in this city vvill on next Saturday begin paying their employs each week, in compliance with an act of the last legislature. It is reported on the streets of Fort Mill that Hamilton Carhartt is making preparations to build a big cotton mill at Carhartt station. 3 miles south of Fort Mill. F. E. Ardre.v, the Western Union operator in this city, will not accept the position of assistant city ticket agent at Washington, the place which was offered him some days ago. A. M. Shultz and J. P. Billue have opened a stock of dry goods. notions ana groceries in me latter's building on White street, and make a strong hid in this newspaper for the public patronage. v Miss Gertrude Gilligan, whose father was some years ago superintendent of one of the local cotton mills, was married in Charlotte Tuesday morning to D. Claude Robertson, a popular mill man of Spartanburg. W. F. Stevenson, of Cheraw, who was a visitOT in Fort Mill Friday, has filed his pledge with tKo QOPfofortr nf utoto oo a nrli_ vnv ovvivwi j vi ouiti, ou a vauuidate for Congress from the Fifth Congressional district. D. E. Finley, the incumbent, has not yet filed his pledge. Kanawha chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, has elected officers for the new year as follows: Mrs. J. Lee Spratt regent, Mrs. S. L. Meacham vice-regent. Miss Susie White secretary-treasurer. Mrs. E. M. Belk historian, Mrs. W. B. Ardrey registrar. If you chance to get your hands on a $10 bill examine it closely. The secret service department of the treasury announced this week that a new $10 counterfeit note had made its appearance. It is an easily detected imitation of the $10 note issued by the Federal reserve bank at Dallas, Texas. The Congressional Campaign. Following is the schedule o1 meetings in the Congressiona Campaign, Fifth District, adopt ed at a meeting of the Countj Chairmen of the District at Rocl Hill, June 7th, 1916: Ridgeway, Tuesday, July 11. Winnsboro, Wednesday, Juls 12. Chester, Thursday, July 13. Great Falls, Friday, July 14. York, Saturday, July 15. Blacksburg, Tuesday. July 18 ? 1? in viaunc.v, vt trunesutiy, uuiy in Clover, Thursday. July 20. Fort Mill, Friday. July 21. Rock Hill, Friday July 21. night, Lancaster, Saturday, July 22, Kershaw. Tuesday, July 25. Camden, Wednesday, July 26 Blaney, Thursday. July 27. McBee, Friday, July 28. Cheraw, Friday, July 28, night. Chesterfield, Saturday, July 27. Hilitia Hay Be Called Out. Of decided interest to the members of the local military organization is the despatch sent out from Columbia Monday which, in part, read as follows: Orders to get ready for mobilization, in case orders come for service on the Mexican border, were issued to the South Carolina National Guard Monday by Gov. Richard I. Manning just before his departure for St. Louis. The governor, who was just back from Washington. Would not sav why he promulgated the getready orders further than he wanted the companies warned of what might happen. He said he was issuing the orders because there might be a call lor the troops any day. In unofficial circles the belief was expressed that the orders for the South Carolina militia tc go to the Mexican border will b issued in Washington immediately after the St. Louis convention. The South Carolina militia is composed of two regiments of infantry, four companies of naval militia, five companies of coast artillery, and one troop of cavalry, in all a little over 2.00C men. Rev. Thos. H. Leitch Dead. The Rev. Thomas H. Leitch, tor many years an evangelist or the Southern Methodist church, died suddenly in a Columbia hospital Sunday night. For the last year Mr. Leitch had made his home in Columbia, where he was pastor of the Oliver Gospel Mission. Formerly he traveled over the State holding revival services in which work he visited Fort Mill first about 30 years ago. He was an English man by birth, but came to this country with his parents when he was three years old, in 1853. Mr. Leitch did a great work for j the Christian religion and his death is sincerely regretted b> thousands throughout the Stat and other sections of the country, Hold Important Meeting. Mrs. Robert F. Grier was tin I hostess on Thursday afternoor at the regular monthly meeting of Florence Thornwell chapter United Daughters of the Con : federacy, which was the las i meeting for the summer. It i the order of the programme tin j study of the Hamilton Road: conference was pursued and th< matter of securing additiona markers needed for the markinf of the graves of Confederal veterans was taken up and dis posed of. A special meeting will be called probably in Jul: to arrange for the dinner whicl is served annually by thechapte to the surviving veterans. A the conclusion of the session tin society adjourned to the home o Mrs. John J. Bailes nearby t< witness a demonstration con ducted under the auspices o I nic 17UU1CSUI; oticntr tiuu <wu I were served with a sweet course Keep Your Cultivators Busy. Owing to the comparative!: small amount of fertilizer use< on crops this year, and to th? lengthy drought, care should b< taken to see that the crop get: as much of it as i>ossiple, says ; Clemson college bulletin. Then is not enough for the grass an< weeds and corn and cotton, too A more frequent shallow culti vation, and the keeping down o grass and weeds will enable th< corn and cotton to take up mori fertilizer. The crop needs al the moisture it can get, and shal low cultivation helps to keep i millrV* AH fllA /.iuviii, J ?? 'i VII !.! ?; ); VUllll cl 11(1 coil serve what moisture that is pres ent, as well as to kill weeds am ; grass which use a considerabl* amount of water that is neede< for the corn and cotton. Don' let the crop starve or go thirst: for lack of sufficient shallow eul i tivation. 41 the fort: AN NOUNCEMENTS. j For Clerk of Court. 1 I hereby announce myself n candidate . for the office of*.Clerk of Court for York county, subject to the approval ' of the Democratic voters.- n the apC preaching primary election. GEO. W. WILLIAMS. . --? -I'lm * The Times is authorized to announce T Mr. T. E. McMACRIN a^^ndidate for Clerk of the Court county, subject to the acuon of Democratic voters in the approaching primary election. 1 hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Clerk of the Court for York county, subject to the will of the voters in the approaching Democratic 1 primary election. John R. Logan. For Sheriff. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for SherifT of York County ! subject to the rules of the Democratic ! pnrty- F- E" QUINN 1 hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of sheriff of York county, in the approaching primary election, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. R. L. SCOGGINS. For County Commissioner. , 1 hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of county conimis-j ' sioner. subject to the wishes of the voters in the Democratic primary. If ' elected. I pledge myself to give an ' efficient administration of the county's! affairs. R. F^jk?E. . ? L ' J ; The Eye is the Window r .1 c i oi ine ooui. ; Keep good glasses nn your windows. The preservation of I -I ~ - 1 1 ,|UUI VIOIUII, LUC CIIJU> Illfllt HI1U comfort of life depends upon the skill and ability of the optician who fits your glasses. We have recently become the . authorized dealers in your vicinity in glasses made by the G. L. Hall Optical Co., of Norfolk, Richmond, Lynchb'g and will have with us one day every three months an optician . thoroughly conversant in every . way with the fitting and adjusting of eveglasses and spec( tacles. The first visit will take place Saturday, July 8th, and we extend an invitation to everyone in need of such services to call on that date. l All work absolutely guaranteed. PARKS HRiir. rrv 1 Road Tax Due. , The attention of all concerned is called to the fact that the Commutation Road Tax of Three Dollars is now due and payable on or before July 1. 191t>. after which date no Commutation ' Tax moneys can be accepted under the law. In remitting by mail, always inj dicate the township in which you live. ' Persons failing to pay the $.'{ Commul tation Tax on or before July 1. will be liable to Five Days' service on the . roads. H. E. NEIL, Treasurer of York County. 1 " [the righi At the "I Bit S t B j ? Men's Palm Beach Suil * ? put together right, $6.50. e * Men's Wash Suits, $3.0 Men's Wool Suits. $10. * * Men's Wobl Pants, $3.( i ^ Boys'^Wool Suits, $3.0< r ^ Boysr Wash Suits, 50c * Men's B. V. D. Under\* f rate, the suit $1.00.V d t Men's Summer Underv " | the suit, 50c. j New Shirts, Ties, Colla . t all new. It I AT I " ! $ ' ^ Another shipment of p I $1 to $2. s New Waists, aii the be II Children's Dresses, 25c Children's Muslin Und 1 MILLli f p ^ We have about 100 L b 1 dren's Hats at about h* i y + best styles shown this sea ^ j f ford another hat at our p j! i ;|l Patterson's Dr ' | TELEPHONE NO. 85. <* ' \ mtt.t. times, port so " o > GROCERIES Karo Syrup, 9c can. 2 cans for.. " 10 pound bucket foi Kraut, .Silver Floss O. K. brand Sardines, the finest kind, 5c. or Mustard. Crearn Salad brand,... Snuff, salty and sweet, best bra White House brand Vinegar, Finest selection of Broken Cand Tail Candy, very best selection. Soap, Octagon and Export brarn Blueing, Indigo brafid. per box. Campbell's Pork and Beans, lie Soda Crackers, Cnspo brand, 2 Arm & Hammer brand Soda, > j Orange Pekoe Tea, best brand. Mount Hope Coffee, per case Cheese, fresh and delicious, per Rice, per pound 8c, oi two poun Grits, 5c per pound, or 2 pounds Corn Flakes, Kellog's, per pack We do hope that our i fi Sola nnnno Sntn rdnir on/ BILLUE'S OLD STAND $1,000.00 or $500.00 "I can carry double the amount of life insurance in the Union Central Life for the same premium that 1 am now paying," is what a man told us this week when he asked for the premium rate. Do you not think it would pay you to ask us for the rate at your age? Safety - Saving - Service That is the Union Central. Bailes & Link, | 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 otter special inducements to early comers, giving you the best possible material, at prices that defy competition. Fort Mill Lumber Company Phone No. 72. ' KIND I Right Price i Ls, light and dark colors, I >0 to $5.00. 4 00 to $18.00. 30 to $5.00. t J to $7.00. to $2.00. j i rear, Union Suit or sepa* 4 4 /ear, long or knee-length, rs, Sox, Hats, and Caps, * )1ES | retty new Wa?h Skirts at * st materials, 50c to $2.50. , 50c, 69c. erwear, 10c to 25c. NERY. I adies\ Misses' and Chiltlf price. Some are the ^ ison. You can easily af- * rice. y Goods Store "SELLS IT FOR LESS." OTH CAROLINA PENING S DRY GOODS- NOTION: > Pepper. Bee brand, small " " latge l?c Post Toaaties, per packag r 37c Mackerel, larjre sire, 9c, o I, 9c. 2 for..l7c Salmon, Triangle brand, 1 two cans 9c Borax Powdered Soap. 41 9c Potatoes, new, 3"c per gal nds, 2 boxes, 9c Brooms, standard quality. 9e Wash Boards, extra good y. pound 9c Cove Oysters, Double Eag pound ..18c Starch, Argo brand, .">c, oi is, G bars 23c Cocoanut, baker's Milk b 4c Arbuckle's Coffee, 23c, or , 2 cans for 2lc In addition to the above packs for 9c of Tobaccos, chewing a jacks for ...23c Chewing Gum, Etc., Ii per pack 9c may need in the Grocery 1 23c pound:;:;::22c notic ds for. 15c for 9c Overalls, Karlsbad brand. age -9c Men's Undershirts, good q offer of these bargains will be ai 1 will last this ONE DAY ONLY SCHULTZ i WHITE STB Winthrop College SCHOLARSHIP and ENTRANCE J EXAMINATION. ? f The examination for the award t of vacant scholarships in Win- t throp College and for the admis- 4 sion of new students will be held ? at the county court house on ^ Friday, July 7th, at 9 a. m. Appiicants must be not less than 16 6 years of age. When scholarships h are vacant after July 7 they will be awarded to those making the * highest average at this examina- 4 tion, provided they meet the con- ^ ditions governing the award. Applicans for scholarships should J write to President Johnson btv frtrp MiP pvaminotiAn %s\r> Crtk/\l I 2 WW %.*v v.^utlililUVIVIi iUI iJLIIUI- ^ arship examination blanks. 1 Scholarships are worth $100 ? and free tuition. The next ses- I sion will open September 20, ? 1916. For further information and catalogue, address Pres. D. + B. Johnson, Rock Hill, S. C. 4 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. ni. Sunday school every Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Philadelphia Church ?2nd Sunday at U a. m.; 4th Sunday at 3:30 p. m. Sunday school every Sunday morning, (1th Sunday at 3:30 p. m.) India Hook Church ?4th Sunday at 11 a. m.; 2nd Sunday at 3:80 p. in. Sunday school every Sunday afternoon, (1th Sunday 10:00 a. in.) F.. Z. .TAMES. Pastor. Old Newsprpers for sale at The Times Office. 08 1 Learn I Good T I ? A Free Dem 63 molrimnc T A ri 11 IlllUlVlll^ YY 111 UC Thursday, by Mrs. Richar dially invite eve munity to atter Richardson knc Tea and Coffee ! to see and talk To-Day, T Mills & a "Buy ATURDAY S, GROCERIES, ETC. | si2e, 5c, 2 for 9c Men's Drawers, rqqA quality 22c S " 10c, 2 for .?19c Men's (Juion Suits, the best make s~'" 4 p, 9c Ladi?s' " ' 23c; Ladies' Vests. 14c | t 3 for &c size 12c, 2 for.-23c Men s Soft Oollnr Dros* Shirts. .79c I I -2c, or two for ? 9c Men's Dress Shirts, 39c; Good Work Shi.ts 47c j% I lion, or per peck ..G5c Men's Work Shirt*. 39c. Men's Ho**. iKr y I each for 24c Men's Hose. 8c; Better quality for 13c I quality, each 9c Men's Hose. 2le; Ladies Hose. 9c and 17c ? jle brand 9c. 2 lor. 17c Men's Neckwear. 13c; Better quality i'"f 2!e 5 two for 9c Men's Neckwear, lie; Men'fc Work Gloves >? rand, 9c. or 2 for. 17c Men's Belts, good quality, 19c two packs for 45c Men's and Ladles* Handkerchief*? le we carry a full line Men's Bad Garter*, 21c; Suspenders, 20c I tud smoking, Cigars. Cotton Towels. 9c each or two for 17c H i fact, anything you Cotton Towels. 13c each, or two for 2"c line. Gold Filled Cutf Buttons, guaranteed. for 23c Pipes, 10c to 50c; Best Dressing Combs at !.lc )NS Pearl Buttons 4c card; Crochet Silk, isstil. 4c v J Tea Spoons, set of t? 10c; Shaving brushes He I in all sizes, 97c Razors, guaranteed. $1.09. Good Mirrors 9c lualitv. _ 23c ? Yards Lace, per card, for 18c ppreciated and that we may have your patronage. j fc BILLUE, g tEET FORT MILL, S. c. i | Five Years From Today, t : I . J When you look back, five years seems like + I a very short time. When you look ahead five years, life looms up with possibilities. Your life plans depend 011 the MONEY you will have saved and the HABITS you will have formed FIVE YEARS FROM TO-DAY. The SAVING HABIt is appreciated and en- * couruged and your MONEY WHEN SAVED is # kept safe and secure by ? FIRST NATIONAL BANK. I Under Supervision of U. S. Government. C9M%NY ? WWmJj* Printir.o pia'jas in a. line and iiai-f-Tona * i'l "oknnfiia^atjCfiQiroliria^^ Prompt Service ' ?? @? ?0 to Make | ea and Coffee | onstration in Tea and Coffee jl orivpn af r?nr etnrp r?n i?,* T VII vy V*?. wvvy* V/ w 'V Friday and Saturday | dson, an expert, and we cor- es iry lady in this city and com- 0 id this demonstration. Mrs. iws how to make the best of <| s and it will doubly pay you 1> .11 i *i i i 0 witn ner wnne she is here. <?> I omorrow and Saturday. | Young Comp'y | ' and Sell Everything." i