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fi '~ y . * >? - ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST. . H. E. Merritt, of Bogalusa, La., is visiting relatives in Fort Mill and vicinity. John A. Boyd and William Erwin left this - week to enter Clemson college for the coming term. Mrs. J. L. Stough, of Pineville, has been the guest for several rloiTQ T fT rinwioAn in UOJO VI ATA IO? V X* VJTCII I IOUII 111 this city. Mr. B. H. Broom, of Union county, N. C., has leased the blacksmith shop of A. A. Young on Confederate street, this city. Mr. and Mrs. J. Barron Mills entertained the teachers composing the faculty of the local graded school Friday evening and included as their guests Capt. and Mrs. James D. Fulp. Carpenters are working day and night in remodeling the Stewart building, to be occupied by Ferguson & Phillips, and when the building is completed it will add much to the appearance of the business block on the south side of Main street. Police Officers Lynn and Broom made a rich haul Sunday morning about 5 o'clock when they located a number of negro, gamblers in a house near the old Fort Mill academy. The officers succeeded in bagging eight of the sports, from whom fines of $10 each were extracted Monday morning. Tite White, one of the township's best known colored men, died at his home Monday afternoon after an illness of several urppks Tito f/w .rnavo ?? WW..W. A ?V\/ HUM a vrx JVOIO UVCIJ a servant in the Spratt and Ardrey families and was always honest and dutiful in his work. He commanded the respect of both white and colored of this section. The ladies who compose the membership of Florence Thornwell Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, served an excellent dinner to Fort Mill Camp, United Confederate Veterans, Friday. Including several visiting veterans there were 30 of the old guard present, besides several invited guests. Several speeches were made by prominent citizens. Probably the highest priced bale of cotton ever sold on the IAAOI mn*lr/\*- 4 1 ' 1 1 iuvoi intii i\t_"L was mat UOUgni Tuesday by J. B. Mills company from J. T. Garrison of Flint Hill. The bale of cotton weighed 651 pounds and sold at 25 cents per pound. There were 1,198 pounds of seed in the bale and these brought $1.25 per bushel, the total received fiom cotton and seed being $212.91. The Times has received the i initial number of the Clover ' Messenger, edited by H. J. | Gasque. With the establishment } of The Messenger, which is quite a credit to Clover, the j county of York has seven newspapers, more we believe than any county in the State. However, as York is about the best county in South Carolina, we see no reason why she cannot sup puri seven newspapers, and we wish success for the Clover paper. As seen by their advertisements elsewhere the Fall Millinery Openings of the E. \V. Kimbrell company and Patterson's Dry Goods store are to be held tomorrow and Saturday. These firms have this year dispensed with the costly expense of sending out personal invitations to the ladies, feeling that this is unnecessary on account of the wide circulation of their invitations in this territory through the columns of The Times. Dolph Barnhill. a negro of the Pleasant Valley section, was on Monday made to pay J. J. Bailes the sum of $50 for a cow found dead Sunday morning in the pasture of Mr. Bailes in Pleasant Valley. The negro, with others, passed through the % pasture Cl.t 1 ' > * oaiuruuy m^iu ana mrougn ma- j licious mischief Barnhill fired . several shots toward a herd of cows, one of the bullets striking a fine cow in the head and killing her. It at first seemed that the matter of locating the perpetrator of the deed was to be a difficult task, but when Police Officer Broom, of this city, was put on the case it was but a few hours before he had the guilty party before Magistrate McGinn, of Indian Land township, before whom the case was settled. i. ' York Canity Newt Hatters. (1 orkville Enquirer.) Very little cotton has been marketed in Yorkville as yet and little is expected before the latter part of next week. Up to yesterday morning the Yorkville Cotton Oil Company had ginned only five bales. A Yorkville produce buyer who usually knows what he is talking about. nrpHioia that efforo will Ko w Hill ; selling for 75 cents a dozen and ! butter at 75 cents a pound right i here in Yorkville before Christ> mas. With one or two exceptions, all those drug addicts of "Yorkville and vicinity who went to Columbia several weeks ago to take the "cure" have returned home and from all appearances they have been cured. They say they no longer have any desire for narcotics; they have gained in weight and feel much better in every way since they cut away from the fearful habit. If there be anv men in York county of draft age who have I been denied discharge by their local board or by the district board at Greenwood because of dependents, they still have a j means of appeal where they can ishow there has been error or 'misapplication of the law in their cases. On such a showing t\ e governor to whom appeals may be taken, is authorized to request lo?al boards to re-open cases. There is no appeal to the president, however, except where exemption has been sought on the ground of industrial employment and denied by the district board. With the release of Frank T witty, colored, Wednesday morning, all the eleven men recently indicted by the York county grand jury for the al1 leged lynching of Watson Sims, pastor of St. John's Baptist church at Sharon, which tragedy occurred at the home of Bob Burris, colored, in the Locus Hill section very early on the morning of August 23, are at ! i^i - ' ? ? noeriy on oond. frank Twitty's bond which was fixed by Justice Watts recently at $3,000, was signed by Messrs. Robert B. Hartness and JohnT. Feemster of Yorkville No. 5 and Louis Roth of Yorkville. No Fiir This Year. At a meeting of the board of directors of the York County Fair Association, held recently, after careful and.deliberate consideration of the question, it was unanimously decided that it would not be for the best interest of all concerned to hold the 1917 fair. Owing to the congestion i ll? ci .1 , I cm me ouuinern nauway in; handling troop movements and j carrying war supplies, the Southern has announced that it will not be able to operate excursions, give reduced rates, or haul amusement companies, or make prompt deliveries of exhibits. Without this service, the directors feel that it would be impossible to hold a successful Fair. It was with deep regret that this decision was reached, as the directors feel that on account of the increased food production and interest in live stock, the prospects were exceeding bright for the biggest and best Fair in the history of the organization. Only those who have assisted in the management of previous Fairs realize the amount of detail work in connection with a large county Fair, and just at this time the securing of efficient help is a problem all over the the conntrv Baptists at Flint Hill. The York County Baptist association closed its annual session Thursday evening, the meetings' having been held at Flint Hill church near Fort Mill, and were presided over by A. E. Willis, of J Rock Hill. There was a large ' attendance of delegates from the churches throughout che county < and it is considered one of the 1 best and most profitable meetings ever held, the reports from the various departments making an excellent showing. Among the prominent men of the State who addressed the assemblage were Rev. Louis J. Bristow of Sumter, Rev. C. A.!. Jones of Columbia, secretary and treasurer of the educational < board, Rev. T. J. Watts of Columbia, secretary of the Sun- t day school board, Dr. W. T. L Derieux of Columbia, correspond- ! ' ing secretary and treasurer of l ' the State mission board,N Dr. C. C. Brown, secretary of the ministers' relief board. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows: A. E. Willis of Rock Hill moderator. J. F. Boyd of Rock Hill vice mod erator, W. A. Roach of cvv* nr:ii -i 1. i tn t> T.i? rvin wiii uci iv, aim u. o. iiuiiu* son of Rock Hill treasurer. The next meeting will be held with the West End Baptist church in Rock Hill. NOTICE. I have leased the Blacksmith Shop of A. A. Young: and am prepared to do all kinds of blacksmithing: and repair work. Give me a share of your patronage. Horseshoeing a specialty. B. H. BROOM, Fort Mill, S. C. STATEMENT Of the condition of the Savings Bank of Fort Mill, located at Fort Mill, S. C~, at il? 11 101 v RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts, $66,325.63 Overdrafts 545.02 Furniture and Fixtures 2,456.47 Due from banks and bankers, 4,069.87 Currency . 3,100.00 Silver and other minor coin.. 1,188.27 Total, $77,685.26 - LIABILITIES. Capital Stock paid in $25,000.00 Surplus fund 12,000.00 Undivided profits, less current expenses and taxes paid 180.94 Individual deposits subject to check, 40,418.95 Cashier's checks. 85.37 Total $77,685.26 State of South Carolina, County of York. S. S. Before me came W. B. Meacham, president of the above named bank, who haincr Hnllr aurA*>n *1? ?..wf V.MIJ cnuui, CIO J a UIBt lilt* above ana foregoing statement is a true condition of said bank, as shown by the books ot said bank. W. B. MEACHAM. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 22nd day of Sept., 1917. J. L. SPRATT, Correct Attest: Notary Public. W. B. MEACHAM. Jr.. J. H. McMURRAY, S. L. MEACHAM, .Directors. STATEMENT Of the Ownership, Management, Etc., of The Fort Mill Times, Published Weekly at Fort Mill, S. C., Required by the Act of August 24, 1912. Editor? B. W. Bradford, Fort Mill, S. C. Managing Editor?B. W. Bradford, Fort Mill, S. C. Publisher?B. W. Bradford, Fort Mill. S. C* Owner?B. W. Bradford, Fort Mill, o n O. Vj. Known bondholders, mortgagees and other security holders, holding 1 per cent, or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securities r Mortgagees?Savings Bank, Fort Mill, S. C. B. W. BRADFORD. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 27th day of Sept.. 1917. W. B. MEACHAM, Notary Public S. C. To The Cotton Farmers. Representing the Edward Fewell Co.. Rock Hill, ana the Chester branch of the great Southern Cotton Oil Co., 1 am in position to offer top notch prices to my brother farmers for their Cotton and Cotton Seed. Don't sell before seeing me. Office at warehouse near cotton platform. J. R. HAILE, Ft. Mill, S. C. ki8&8 NEW LIFE PILLS The Pills That Do Cure. no. 9941 REPORT OF THE I THE FIRST NATIONAL In the State of South Carolina, at the c RESOU1 Loans and discounts (except those showi Deduct: Notes and bills rediscounted (other ceptances sold) (see Item 63a) Overdrafts, secured $ ; unsecured, 9 U. S. bonds deposited to secure circulat Stock of Federal Reserve bank (50 per < Furniture and Fixtures Lawful reserve with Federal Reserve Bi Cash in vault and net amounts due from Net amount due from banks and bankei er than included in Items 13, 14 and Checks on banks located outside of city < and other cash items Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer a urer Total LIABIL1 Capital stock paid in Surplus fund Undivided profits Less current exDens a. ? Circulating notes outstanding Demand deposits subject to Reserve (d< days): Individual deposits subject to check ... Certificates of deposit due in less than money borrowed) Cashier's checks outstanding Total demand deposits subjact to Re 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37 and 38 Total Liabilities for rediscounts, including thos Reserve Bank (see Item Id) STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA- Count I, W. B. Ardrey, President of the abo> the above statement is true to the best o' Subscribed and sworn to before me this ' Correct -Attest: L A. Harris. J. L. 1 "f"'' ' _ . : > * r? Our oi Reac , C *J. 1TIUC Se Ladies', b You are < Patters 4 I We Sell the Best of Everything in the Grocery Line at the Lowest Prices Possible Honest Weights, Prompt Service. 'Phone No. 15. /"V I ? /"? - v^uips grocery. CONDITION OF BANK, AT FORT MILL, 'lose of business, September 11, 1917. *CES. n on b and c) $131,448 30 than bank ac 12.509 60 $118,938 70 >287.82__ 287 82 ion (par value) 25,000 00 :ent of subscription) 900 00 3,075 00 ink 5 8,663 65 national banks 15,354 94 8 and trust companies oth15 174 85 >r town of reporting bank 586 28 md due from U. S. Treas 1,250 00 $174,231 24 [TIES. $25,000 00 5,000 00 ?9 290 73 ixes paid'876'.<fo 1,423 70 25,000 00 ?posits payable within 30 109,596 19 i 30 days (other than for 7,787 12 424 23 serve. Items 31, $117,807,54 ' $174,231 24 ie with Federal $12,509.60 ^y'of York, ss: re-named bank, do solemnly swear that f my knowledge and belief; W. B. ARDREY, President. 26th day of September, 1917. W. B. M EACH AM, Notary Public. Spratt, J. J. Bailee, Directors. , * vr & itii . j'" II l M 1 ' KliMMl? , I Fall Opening P Millinery and ly-to-Wear Goods Will Take Place I iy and Saturday, I :pt. 28 and 29. hisses* and Children's Hats, Coat Suits, Cloaks and Skirts. : 1 . .. i ^luicttty mvitea ro attend. on's Dry Goods Store. m I School I Supplies We have on hand a full assortment of everything (books excepted) that is needed for the school room, at right prices. Come in and look over our stock before buying. HUTCHINSON'S PHARMACY | \\ | Everything Good in Groceries jj * < > T i' 4 If the market afforda it wau will <tn/t jo- Kam nr? ? urn uuh tv UVJ?i ?* ? i > take special delight in serving our friends. We are < I ^ serving more satisfied customers than usual, and our j > delivery wagon is ready to serve you. It will be to o ? your interest to let us supply you with your Ta- \ I t ble Groceries. Our stock is fresh and clean. j; | Phone your grocery wants to No. 116. <> I Parks Grocery Co., ? ! i | Phone 110 *