Fort Mill times. (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, December 14, 1916, Image 2
THE FORT MIXiL TIMES
Democratic ? Published ThuridiTi.
B. W. BRADFORD - Editor and Proprietor
itftflCKimoH KATES:
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Teleohone.local and longdistance. No. 112. j
Entered at the oostofTice at Fort Mill. S. C.. as
mail matter of the second class. (
THURSDAY. DEC. 14, 1916. :
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The Prohibition forces of South 1
Carolina have, as we see it, little ]
reason to hope that the move- .
ment will make any appreciable .
progress as long as the sale of 1
liquor is sanctioned by the i
United States government. Ev- I
eiy day in South Carolina the t
mails carry thousands of order 1
blanks from liquor dealers in
other States and these blanks are
carried to the consumers through
the postoffices and rural carriers. . <
The rural carriers and postoffice 1
people then take orders for 1
whiskey by issuing money orders 1
in payment for the stuff and
thereby make themselves agents j j
of the barroom men. Of course. |
the postoffice people are only
doing their duty in passing out (
the orders and are not responsi-1
ble. But if the prohibitionists
would get behind the postoffice 1
department and have this whiskey
literature cut out of the
mails, and then have the Legislature
pass an act prohibiting
the publication of whiskey advertising
in the few State newspapers
that carry it, we daresay
that more would be accomplished
in r?n#? vpar in outline- down the
consumption of whiskey in South j
Carolina than has been done in.
the last decade.
Mr. Farmer, do you know how
much it is to your welfare that
you encourage certain birds to
nest and home about your place? ,
Miss Schoolteacher, do you know (
how much help you can be to
the farmers in your neighborhood
by instructing the boys and
girls about the common birds of
our State? Do you both realize |
that Farmers' Bulletin 755 of the |
Bureau of Agriculture in Wash-is
ington, D. C., will help to know <
why many of our common birds ,(
should be protected and to know 1
their habits of nesting and feed- '
ing? Write for the bulletin and (
get enough for every school boy '
and girl to have one. ,
Botwetween the rails of a rail- *
road there are ordinarily just
four feet eight and a half inches j
and the balance of the unsafe j
space does not exceed three feet j
on either side; yet with all the (
rest of the world to stand and 1
walk on. some 11,000 people t
every year find it necessary to 1
their employment to end their '
days or their health, on this narrow
strip of land.
South Carolina, it would seem, '
is long on politics and short on :
religion. Some 10,000 or more
dollars were raised for campaign
purposed last summer, while a j
measly $22, we are told, was
subscribed for the maintenance (
of a Y. M. C. A. camp for the ]
South Carolina boys on the.i
border. i
City government should re-,]
quire some of the merchants to ,
raise their awnings higher above
the street. Ther** <s little
pleasure in having one's hat
knocked on into the dust every
time he passes along the street.
a. ,
Masons Elect Officers.
Catawba lodge No. 50. Ancient
Freemasons of South Carolina,
held its annual meeting for the
election of officers Thursday
night with the following result:
A. L. Parks worshipful master;
F. M. Mack, senior warden;
W. P. Cray ton, junior warden;
Dr. J. L. Spratt, treasurer; S. W.
Parks secretary; Rev. R. K. Timmons
chaplain; F. E. Ardrey
senior deacon; J. W. Collins
junior deacon; J. L. J.yles tiler;
Osmond Barber and Leeper
Culp, stewards. These officers
will be installed at a special
meeting to be held on the night
of December 27, when an oyster
supper will be served to the
Heavy Tourist Travel.
Prospects for this year's winer
resort season in the South
ndicate that all previous records
>f tourist travel in this direction
will have been broken before the
Lenten season and the warm
spring days send the last of the
visitors back to their homes in
the North?that is, those who
will not decide to stay in the
South and call it "home."
The marked prosperity throughout
the country that has pre-;
vailed this year will prove a:
erreat factor in this connection.
It will cause thousands who
heretofore have felt they could
not afford a winter vacation to
indulge themselves this season.
A.nd those who have been ac-!
customed to coming South for
just a week or two will stretch
their stays into two weeks or a
monin or longer.
And thousands who before the
European war came on were
accustomed to going abroad for
all their pleasure jaunts have
earned in the last two seasons i
!.he beauties and attractions of,
;he South and are coming to
Ihis warm, cozy clime to escape I
the rigors of winter in the Not th.
For 1-Cent Letter Posta?.;.
One cent postage for lr cal first
class mail deliveries ar x a zone '
system of rates for ? .cond-class I
matter which it is expected will
greatly increase the charges for
magazine ..nd other periodicals |
L.civ iug a Nation-wide circulation,
is provided for in annual postoffire
appropriation bill which has
virtually been completed by the
congressional postoffice committee.
The measure, carrying appropriations
totalling $327,000000,
probably will be reported to
the House this week.
Under the one-cent postage
provision, the rate on letters and
uuh-i" man ii.alter or ine nrst
class, when deposited in any postoflice
or letter box, or postoffice
in the delivery district, for delivery
within the limits of the postoffice,
city or rural delivery district,
would be cut in half.
The zone proposal for handling
newspapers and magazines, now
paying a flat rate of one cent a
pound, is regarded as one of the
most radical changes in postage
rates in years. It divides the
country into eight zones, with
rates chargeable ranging from
[)tie cent for 300 miles to six
cents for 1,800 miles oo more.
Much Work for Militiamen.
Never in the history of the
National Guard has it been called
upon to perform such a heavy
program of training, drill and instruction
as is demanded in the
irill season just at hand, by or- j
ier of the militia bureau of the
war department. South Caroliiina
guardsmen and those of the
jther States must conform to j
the terms of the National Defense
Act or the appropriation
naue Dy congress ior their pay,
;tc.. will be forfeited and they
wviII face disbandment.
Under the new order the National
Guardsmen must have 48
periods of armory drill a year,
ncludirg indoor target practice,
>f not less than one and a half
lours' duration eaeh. In addition
to this indoor instruction.
:here will be field training of at
east 15 days' duration.
The ruling price paid for cotton
on the Fort Mill market yesterday
was 17 1-2 cts. Cotton
seed sold for 85c per bushel.
"The Iron Claw."
Accused of betraying his con
faience, Mrs. Golden and Jules
Legar are sent away by Enoch
Golden, who first mutilates Legar
by crushing his hand and searing
his face. Legar replaces
the missing member with an
iron claw which afterward gives
him his name. He then kidnaps
Gulden's daughter, Margery,
who, in later years "The Laughing
Mask," mystic enemy of
wrongdoers, saves from a horrible
fate.
To stop the mysterious lires
which follow Gulden's refusal to
give up his recovered daughter,
the girl voluntarily returns to
Legar. She is again rescued by
"The Laughing Mask," whom
she believes to be a woman.
In the next episode Legar robs
a bank and fastens the crime on
"The Laughing Mask" who,
disguised as one of the criminals'
henchmen, recovers the loot and
informs Golden, financially interested,
that he will return it
only after the millionaire had improved
the condition of his tenemants.
"The Laughing Mask"
is an agent for good, but who is
he?
See the next chapter Saturday
at The Majestic. It is called
"The Intervention of Tito." ?
Adv.
THE FORT M
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Both Legs Crushed.
Bernice L. Powell of Waxhaw,
N. C., suffered a serious accident
last Wednesday morning in i
which the bones of both legs,
just above the ankles, were
crushed. Mr. Powell is time
keeper for the Virginia Bridge
company, which is reconstructing
the steel spans in the Southern
bridge across the Catawba.
He was sitting on a car, his legs
dangling over the side. The car
was taking a aiding to allow a
freight iu pass. A timber of a
loaded flat car was protruding
:ind this rancrht his lt?ors t^inmn
ing them against the car. The
derrick had to be used so tightly
did the timber jam.
He was taken to a Rock Hill
hospital for treatment and it was
believed both legs could be
saved.
A Complete
GROCERY STORE and
Meat Market
EVERY DAY sees NEW, FRESH
! Edibles arrive at this store. Why?
I Because we haven't any other idea of
1 having this store anything else than
, the VERY BEST POSSIBLE. We do
not waut to get in the habit of saying,
"We'll have it next week," We
; try to have it in season when You dej
cide you want it. That's why we are
| continually getting in l'resh goods. No
matter what you may want- IF IT IS
GOOD WE HAVE IT.
LOTS of folks buy their Coffee here
L^AAi.on - - 1 L
| un aunr, aw inc^ a?v, >vc tut"
i BF?ST Coffees in town. Tnen there arcothers
who declare our lines of Bottle
Coods ?Pickles. Olives. Ketchup. Salad
Dressings, etc., is unsurpassed, and
: still others hank on our Canned Vegetahles.
Fruits, Meats, Fish, etc.
Buy Here and you'll get the Best.
A full line of candies, fruits, raisins,
i nuts, etc., for Old Santa.
i Ferguson & Phillips.
'Phone No. 29.
Just Watch the Crowds
! And follow them. They're going
to Moore & Erwin's Restaurant.
Join the crowd, come, eat and
enjoy yourself. We will appreciate
a visit from you. Don't
stand around town hungry, come
in and let us feed you before you
leave. We are going to do a
clean, honest business. Come in
every Saturday and get Oysters.
We haven't any place of amusement,
but something good to eat
every day in the week.
Come and eat with us and go
to the Majestic Theatre, right
next door to us.
Yes, we are glad to be in town
with the good people.
Moore & Erwin,
The Farmer Boys.
TAX NOTICE 1916.
Office of the County Treasurer
of York County.
York, S. C., Sept. 19. 1916.
Notice is hereby given that the Tax
! Hooks for York county will be opened
on Monday, the Kith day of October,
! 1916, and remain open until the 81st
day of December, 1916, for the colleet
tion of State, County, school and local
taxes for the fiscal year 1916, without
penalty; after which day one per cent.
1 penalty will be added to all payments
in the tn fith of January. 1917. and two
per cent, penalty for all payments in
the month of February. 1917. and seven
per cent, penalty will be added to all
payments made from the 1st of March.
| 1917, to the 16th of March, 1917, and
1 after this date all unpaid taxes will go
into executions and all unpaid Single
, Foils will be turned over to the several
Magistrates for prosecution in accordance
with law.
For th? convenience of taxpayers, 1
i will nttcrkl the following places on the
days named:
At York from Monday, November
'JOth, until Saturday, the 80th day of
December, 1916, after which day the
I penalties will sttach, as statod above.
Note?The Tax Hooks are made up
! by Townships, and parties writing
I about taxes will always expedite mat;
ters if they will mention the township
1 or townships in which their property or
properties are located.
HARRY E. NE1J-,
County Treasurer.
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.
[ILL TIMES, FORT MILL, SOU'
Majestic '
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lRT SUPERB FEATURE, "M
LJLLER, Paul Panzer, C
in Promptly at 5:00,
"THE IRON CLAW"
At The Majestic Saturday.
The Votes Art
Numbers of nomii
received in the Vot
Five Pounds of Hi
To he GIVEN A
Till Saturday nigh
votes with each 25<
POWDER sold foi
trading here and
Jones Dru|
"On the
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President J. L. SPR
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W. B. ARDREY, J. J. I
II L. A. HABRIS, J. M. !
k S. W. PARKS, J L. S
^ H. N. PATTERSON,
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tl 1 His building is a
thrifty Scots. Th
pass the millions
contented people
them at a time w
are needed.
d.Our banh. is a :
thrifty people of i
is the burglar p
judicious depositc
traded the valuat
We want those w
bered among our
positors to enlist i
banner and let t
with us.
([Money in the b
feeling of prospe
pleasure
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Theatre TO-DAY Decei
>UTHE
[ADE IN THE SUNNY SOU!
"has. Ogle, Harry Blakt
6:15, 7:30, 8:45 p. r
Notice to Tresspasser*.
All persons, without exception, are ; '
hereby warned against hnnting or otherwise
tresspassing on my lnnd. Dis- I
regard of this notice makes one liable i
to prosecution to the full extent of the
law. J. H. COLTHARP.
25-Acre Farm.
We have for sale a tract of 25 ;
acres aixiut'( miles north of Fort
Mill, half in cultivation, and half
in fink oak, pine and poplar timber.
The soil is very productive.
The tract adjoins the lands
of R. D. McKee and Robert Torrence.
Good terms of settlement
are offered. For full details apply
to
Bailes & Link,
e Coming In. j
lations have been
ing Contest for the
lyler's Best Candy,
WAY Xmas Day.
t we will give 10
: can of TALCUM
r Cash. Do your
win the candy.
\ Company, g
Square." I j
b ]
riONAL BANK,!
$150,000.00 :
:ers i
barber, t. b. spratt
.att, Cashier. *
isidents.
fors i
jailes, os. barber, ;
harris. j. b. mills, %
ipratt, t. b. spratt |
jackson hamilton.
)NAL BANK, \
f U. S. Government. ^
|
Th e Bank ofScot Ian ci.
T
monument to the
trough. its portals
? oi savings of a
i, to be returned to
hen these savings
monument to the
his community. It
roof vault of our
>rs who have con- i i
3le habit of saving. i
rho are not numsmall
army of de- ?
inder the savings
heir money grow
anK produces a
srity. Enjoy that
unt with us today.
c of Fort Mill.
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mber 14, J
RN SHI!
THLAND FOR SOUTHERN PEOPL
emore and other Celebratei
n. - Admission 5c and
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i Xmas Gi
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i Of course, we have 1
Dolls and other things th;
children most, but we a
f substantial presents this y
For Women and Chi
de Chene Waists, I ies, C
kerchiefs, Crochet Hous<
monos, Bedroom Slippe
| Kid Gloves, Cut Glass,
I numerous other things.
r For men and Boys?Sr
t 1 ies, Silk Handkerchi
Brushes, Bedroom Slipp
We guarantee that yoi
\ present here for any mei
^ family or your friend.
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V
I KIMBRE
f 32 YEARS
? SANTA CL/>
o
^ Commenced making our store his h<
has just arrived 011 his 33rd visit.
presents for all your family and
; early and see his new goods. We 1
Calendar for the first ;?00 ladies \vl
in December.
L. J. MASSE
j Your Christma
i For Grocei
Send it to us. We'll
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it, wnetner it be large
I Our Grocery stock is r
the very best grade of
there's no long, trouble
| ing; we deliver stuff pr
All kinds of Fruits
Nuts,Etc for the Elolid;
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t Parks Grocei
| Phone 116
3 Good Ones. Ph
Here are three big sellers
in the Rcxall line that, if you
once try, you will use again,
if you follow the experience We <
of many others. we c.
Rexail Orderlies, be ai
Rexall Kidney Pills, 4,11,1'
Rexail Cherry Bark Cough |v
Syrup.
Ardrey's Drug Store. Gulp
4
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d Film Stars 4
10c.
ifts. I
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j|
ots of Toys, *
at please the I
1 o r\ l> ^ t r ct /-?
, 10 V 7 1 K? V C lll\^ *
ear. ;
ildren?Crepe I
dollars, Hand- \
e Jacket, Ki- j
rs. Sweaters, ;
China, and i
lits, Sweaters,
efs. Military
rs. Gloves.
i can find a '
nber of your f j
LL'S !
AGO *
lUS I
iadquarters, and ^
with Christmas
friends. Come
lave a beautiful ?
10 visit our store
:y t
s Order I
ries. !
appreciate
or small.
nade up of |
goods, and
some wait
omptly. ;
i, Candies, ^
ay trade.
"y Co., I
one 15.
oceries *
carry nothing that
innot guarantee to
Dsolutely first-class,
.ve keep the prices
i.
int deliveries.
>'s Grocery.