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T^ THE FOET MILL TIMES Democratic? Publiahed Thursdays. B. V. BRADFORD - ? Editor arc! Proprietor OWICRtPTION KATES: One Year $1.26 Rlx Months 66 Tie rimes invitescontributions on live subject" bit does not agree to publish more than200 m-ords oi any subject. The right is reserved to edit /ery communication submitted for publication. On application to the' publisher, advertising r itea are made hnown to those interested. rsleohone. local and longdistance. No.112. THURSDAY. DEC. 28. 1910. When Peace Comes. Writing in Commerce and Finance, Theodore H. Price takes a hopeful view of the conditions that will follow the war's end in this country. He makes note of the fact that after Appomattox, in 1865, the United States and the entire American Continent. North and South, had a boom which did not exhaust itself until 1873. After the Franco Prussian War. France, despite der defeat and the indemnity of five billion francs that she agreed to pay Cermany, became more prosperous than ever before in its history. The activities of reconstruction are more stimulating than those of destruction because they are inspired by hope rather than vindietiveness or revenge. People will always work more eagerly to live than they will to die. In the United States the ending of the war will mean the dismantling of some munition factories and the reallocation of the labor that they now employ hut- mnrp imnortant and ner manenl business of the country will probably thrive. The wealth with which the wai has provided us will permit of the refinancing of our railways and other industrial and distributive enterprises upon a scale that will be adequate to our present development and the amount of money thus put in circulation will far exceed any profit that we may reap from a continuance of war. The result will inevitably be great and sound prosperity for every business that ministers to the needs of a peaceful and intelligent people whose ideals are those of economic efficiency and whose endowment is the resources of a continent. Mr. Price, in conclusion, says that all talk of a "peace panic" seems to be unwarranted and unintelligent. If peace comes it will bring a sounder prosperity than that which has been created by war. -Charlotte Observer. York Legislator Talks. Ill an interview Friday W. K. Bradford, member of the house of representatives from York county, in regard to the meeting of the county delegation held in Rock Hill Thursday, said that the delegation had a number of important matters relative to the welfare of the county to come before it and the delegation is planning for much important work in the coming session of the legislature which will be not only of local but Statewide interest. In the matter of an increase in the salary of the county home demonstration agent, the delegation, as a whole, did not favor the increase owing to what the delegation considered a rather poor showing. Mr. Bradford stated that the members had agreed to continue the present salary out of consideration for Winthrop college under whose initiative the movement has progressed, but he feels sure that the appropriation will be eliminated unless a better showing is made next year. Mr. Bradford said that ihe suggestion of W. B. Meacha n, president of the Savings Bank of Fort Mill, who ^as present at the meeting, to require a bond of not less than $100, approved bv the county clerk, from all persons receiving shipments of whiskey in this State was very favorably received and that the matter will be gone in?o thoroughly with a view of passing such a law at the next session of the legislature. The measure would be aimed at the blind tiger who, it is believed, could not give a bond requiring that whiskey shipments received 1 would be used only for legitimate Germany Wants Immediate Peace? News despatches carried in yesterday morning's daily papers would seem to indicate that Germany and her allies have at last awakened to the fact that they are playing a losing game in the war and are not only willing but ' eager to consider terms of peace. The central powers ?Germany. Austria, Hungary, F3ulgaria and 'Turkey?on Tuesday replied to (the note of President Wilson in ; which he asked that the belligerent nations state the aims for which they were fighting. The proposal is made by the central powers that a conference of the delegates of all the belligerents be held immediately in a neutral citv. -The German answer, together with the reply of the other central powers, said in part: "To the imperial government, an immediate exchange of views seems to be the most appropriate road in order to reach the desired result. "The imperial government is also of the opinion that the great work of preventing future wars can he begun only after the end of the present struggle of the nations, "It will, when this moment shall have come, be ready with pleasure to collaborate entirely with the United States in this exalted task." Nay Reduce Liquor Allowance. In the last issue of the Manning Herald, J. K. Breedin, superintendent of the State Antisaloon league, had this to say, in part: "As usual, some one anticipates calls for reduction of the quantity of liquors and proceeds to point out the direful effect of tambering with the present ar; rangement. "The gallon a month arrangement has been better than unlimited sale, but it is so far from being a prohibitive measure as to give some color to the charge that we prohibitionists are afraid to try a measure of prohibition that will affect other than the 'horrible example.' One need j not be an aggressive prohibitionist, nor yet''Tolerant of the tastes and hj^aiB of men, to know that the i^H'ho consumes 112 gallons of wnwey in a year is exceeding the limit of safety by great lengths. If the total t abstainer is not to be accepted as a guide, neither is the excessive drinker. From what we know of men who like their 'toddies' the great majority of i them do not consume more than a quart of whiskey a month, j ; That would appear to be an j adequate allowance. "It has been said many limes and the papers of Monday repeated it ?that there was a I terrible defeat nearly brought i about this summer by the liquor legislation already on the books. In other words, the statement implies that all the supporters r,f M- i: *>l nil, IJICBOt ncil' IMjUWI Illl^n and hostile to prohibition. That statement has been made so frequently that it is being accepted. But that is pure twaddle and mere imagination. Some of our stanehest prohibitionists I have supported Mr. Blease, and we know their prohibition conviction to be just as sincere as is our own. "The legislature will certainly be asked to consider the allowance question and other questions relating to the wholematter. and the people are asking for this with an earnestness that will not be denied." York Has a Fire. Fire that broke out at 11 o'clock Friday morning in the Quarters of Charlie Miller's nressimr Huh located i?i the Moore-McNeill building on York's main street gutted a large part of the second story of that structure and did heavy damage to W. E. Ferguson's grocery store on the first floor. The fire was due to a quantity of clothing hanging near a stove becoming ignited. The fury of the flames being shortly afterward increased by the exposion of a can containing five gallons of gasoline. Energetic and efficient work by the firemen kept the fire confined to the second story of the building, the damage to the stores on the first floors being caused by water. VV. E. Ferguson was the principal sufferer, his stock valued at $2,500 on which there was $1,000 insurance being severely damaged. Some damage was done to the stock of E. B. Ixiwry's grocery and S. J. Bell's repair establishments, all of which is covered by insurance. The new silver half dollar coins ' will be placed in circulation January 2. THE FORT Ml Where Accordion* Are Popular. The natives of Madagascar are great lovers of music, and in addition to their own primitive instruments the accordion is very popular. Within the last few years the importation of these Instruments has shown a steady increase. about 20,000 belug imported annually to the value ot about 150,000 francs ($28,950). These goods have practically all been imported from Oermsny. White Crow In Pennsylvania. A white-feathered crow, according to residents of Logansvllle. can be Reen in Solomon Kessler's woods. Hamilton Joseph says he saw the crow sitting on the limb of a tree with two black crows. Jos'iph has a reputation for veracity In all matters?York (Pal Dispatch Philadelphia North American. 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 amuse- : ment, but something good to eat every day in the .veek. 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 Hoys. 3 Good Ones. Here are three big sellers j in the Rexall line that, if you once try, you will use again, if you follow .the experience of many others. wv tt /\ 1 i> Kexall Orderlies, Rexall Kidney Pills, Rexall Cherry Bark Cough ' Syrup. Ardrey's Drug Store. 3-Room Cottage For Sale We offer for sale the threeroom cottage on Spratt street on lot 105 feet front and 165 feet j deep for quick sale. This is valuable property and the house [ is in excellent condition. The: price is $750.00 and we can prob-! ably arrange terms to suit purchaser. If interested, ask to see our list of town property and farm lands near Fort Mill. Bailes & Link, Phone 15. Groceries We carry nothing that i we cannot guarantee to he absolutely first-class, and we keep the prices i _ aown, | Prompt deliveries. 1 Culp's Grocery. < ? Now is the Time to do your repairing. You will t need t LUMBER 1 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 ttfe best e possible material, at prices that ( defy competition. Fort Mill Lumber Company. 1 XL TIMES, FORT MILL, SOPT rsasasasasaSOS AN ? flCHE ?* ^ 1^ ^ patrons the ver> have not overcharged you 1 arrangement just completec ALI in These features, togeth* K ago presented in this theati jQ beginning with next Mond< IMond Prices for this greatly Along with an express THE MA. 1S55HS55T5SB5BSH5H5SSH5B5BS NOT * Beginning January 1 ? ing hours will be as I From 9 A. IV Saturdays, 9 i ? M. and 6 to 8 oiiiiiirr niw oftTimia dAii iv W. B. MFACHA Sta The New T Begin by resolving to do We don't fill prescriptiotis, to do so, but we shall appr Fountain Drinks, Huyler Chewing Tobaccos, Patcnl Oils, Post Cards and Stat including the exquisite Pe (sweeter than the play of and School Supplies. No cigarettes sold to fc Jones Drug "On the S I NOT1 ?s * Beginning January li > ing hours will be as f From 9 A. M Saturdays, 9 / M., and 6 to 8 The FIRST NAT W. B. ARDRF.V The ruling price paid for coton on the Fort Mill market yes- t erday was 15 1-2 cts. Cotton s ;eed sold for 75c per bushel. 8 e Rabbits. [ Si Bring us your Rabbits. High- c ist cash prices paid for Rabbits, 8 thickens and Country Produce. Be buy Hides. ~ Fort Mill Cash Market. < I ^ W 'H CAROLINA BMgigasEsasa sasasBsasasi NOUNI 1AJESTIC THEATRE, under i r best entertainment possible at :or a picture. But we are going 1 we will, beginning IVlonda3 --FEATUF ?r with a 1-Reel Comedy, are tc e "Protea I," "Protea II," "Acros iv this theatre will be ope;t for lays, Tuesdays, improved service will remain th tion of our appreciation of your Happy and Pre JESTIC THE/* asa sasasasasHsasasaassasas ICE. I st, 1917, our bank follow:? ^ I. to 2 P. M. I M. to 4 P. I P. M. I of FORT MILL j M, President. ^ III Ml IfilMI II 111 11 I II rt I J I\ _1 i ear Kigni your trading with us. as we have no license eciate your business in 's Candies, Cigars and t Medicines, Paints and ionery, Toilet Articles, g 0' My Heart products that name), Magazines loys under 17 years. Company, quare." ICE. 1: st, 1917, our bank- ? ' ollow:? ^ [. to 2 P. M. i. M. to 4 P. | P. M. I ? ? I0NAL BANK, ;j President. f ! ( i ] Bridge to Let. Notice is hereby given that the con- j ract for the erection of a bridge over ' lugar creek at the old Doby's bridge * ite will be let at said site, to the low- ' at responsible bidder, on Thursday, >ecembrr 28, 1916. Plans and specifications for said ridge may he had by applying for i ame to tne Supervisor of Lancaster ounty, Lancaster, S. C. The right is reserved to reject any nd all bids submitted. THOS. W. BOYD, Supervisor York County. Electric Th*ik*1 T?nic? BVMPdQ Mild - J.iixative, 1 BlTTERO Vwilr M?diciv>. { \ iSHsasasgsaggsgsagasasasH^ 3EMEh MHHBmnanncs; the present iManagement, has the prices charged, and we can to do even better by our frienc r, January 1st, put on a Hi tESERVK > be furnished by the same cor ?s the Pacific,* etc.. and you kiuv ' your entertainment FOUR I Thursdays, Sati ie same as heretofore, 5c and patronage, we extend to each a 1 >sperous 1917. FTRE, Fort M B5H5a5gSE5H5H5a5H5g5H5H5S5E: ! We Tha For your patron il i !_ ; year mai is no1 trust that succt your every effor : Kimbr < s V i < +. j MANY T ; AND A HAPPY AND PR' r TO OUR MANY GOOE ; BEST BUSINESS WE HA ? YEARS. f L. J. Mi ? A Complete GROCERY STORE and! Meat Market. EVEIlY DAY sees NEW, FRESH Edibles arrive at this store. Why? , Because we haven't any other idea of . having this store anything else than the VERY BEST POSSIBLE. We do not waut to get in the habit of sayng, "We'll have it next week," We try to have it in season when You de- ! :ide you want it. That's why we are continually getting in fresh goods. No matter what you may want IF IT IS 1 7.001) WE HAVE IT. LOTS of folks buy their Coffee here ' because, so they say, we keep the BEST Coffees in town. Tnen there are >thers who declare our lines of Bottle J ioods- I'ickles. Olives, Ketchup, Salad Dressings, etc., is unsurpassed, and still others hank on our Canned Veg- * tables. Fruits, Meats, Fish, etc. Buy Here and you'll get the Best. A full line of candies, fruits, raisins, nits, etc., for Old Santa. I Ferguson & Phillips. ; 'Phone No. 29. __ * (ING'S NEW LIFE PILLS j . The Pllla TMtOoCur*. ) ' I fHgasasgslsgsaresEsgsagglB IT! | always been to give its ||fl conscientiously say we |{Q Is in the future. By an In] gh Class. jnj ^ I i ,.. t. iai \ npany which some time nyi lV what they were. Also, |n]| )AYS EACH WEEK? |j| ardays. | 10c* ffi .vish for a Cj ILL, S. C. I 5H5H5HSHSa5HSH5HSa51EgS5H|a ? A , A . , t A A A 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 ink You | age during the iv closing, and iss may crown ; t during 1917. I HHOMKraBl ell Co. | * V HANKS ) OSPEROUS NEW YEAR ? ) FRIENDS FOR THE VE ENJOYED IN MANY * \SSEY f TAX NOTICE 1916. Office of the County Treasurer of York County. York, S. Sept. 19. 191d. Notice is hereby given that the Tax Books for York county will be opened in Monday, the l(?th day of October, 1016, and remain open until the 91st lay of December, 1916, for the collection of State, County, school and local taxes for the fiscal year 1916, without penalty; after which day one per cent, penalty will be added to all payments in the month of .January, 1917, and two per cent, penalty for all payments in the month of I'ebruary, KMT, and seven percent, penalty will be added to all payments made from the 1st of March, 1917, to the lf>th of March, 1917, and _ after this date all ino.-.wi :n ? win into executions and all unpaid Single Polls will bo turned over to the several Magistrates for prosecution in accordanee with law. For the convenience of taxpayers, I will attend the following places on the lays named: a At York from Monday, November " ilith, until Saturday, the With day of December, 11*1 <1, after which day the penalties will attach, as stated above. Note The Tax Books are made up by Townships, and parties writing lhout taxes will always expedite matters if they will mention the township )i" townships in which their property or :iroporties are located. MA BUY K. NKIFi, County Treasurer. Old newspaptirs for sale at The riims office.