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THURSDAY. JULY. 18. 1918.
John L. McLaurin announces
his withdrawal from the race for
governor, giving as his reason
that the people seem to be
iriterested in other things than
in the things which he was advoOftting.
Mr. McLaurin has acted
wisely in dropping out In fact,
he made a foolish move, in oar
opinion, when he he came out for
the place and we have yet to believe
that he had a ghost of a
chance of winning.
There are several merchants in
Fort Mill who argue that advertising
doesn't pay and these
flame fellows will each day display
quantities of their stocks
dn the street, ostensibly to let
people know they have the wares
displayed. The secret of the
game, however, is the town of
Fort Mill charges nothing for
Street advertising space, while
the newspaper sells its space to
the merchant at a legitimate
me.
Put 'Em to Work.
Here is an editorial item from
the Newberry Herald & News
Which can well be applied to any
Community in the country:
"Somehow we can't help but
'feel that it is not exactly the
'right thing for able bodied men
And boys to be riding around in
Itiig automobiles just for the
[pleasure of it, when their labor
is so much needed just at this
time. And our boys are over
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Minute of their lives and endtaring
hardships that we know
absolutely nothing of. Talk
about patriotism and interning
people for the period of the war
If, seems to us that the class
here mentioned are the ones who
should be dealt with. There is
nothing personal in this remark,
but it does get our goat just a
little when we see these able
bodied men and boys either
idling or riding around just for
t?e pleasure of the thing, and
ihen think of our boys over
there enduring what they are in
Suffering and privation for these
fallows along with the rest of us,
atyd there is such demand at this
tjpie for labor, and such a cry to
- conserve for the war. If the
government is going to take hold
Of things it seems to us here is a
?ood place to begin. Let the
able bodied men and boys get out
and do a map's work if they
can't fight." v
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Sunday Joy Riding.
; Whether people in general
- realize it or not, the large increase
in the number of autoihobiles
has greatly intensified
the demand for more strict Sunday
enforcement.
)! There has as yet been little or
i)A> open effort made to limit the
Sfanday use of private cars, and
yet those who own or control
them can go where they will on
$unda>, and many do go. Indeed,
complaint is made by
ihinistero and churches that on
pleasant Sundays the car reduces
very considerably the size
df their congregations, and incidentally
the amount of their
collections. But so far as we
Know, the only effort thus far
put forth to counteract the
tendency on the part of many to
upend all day Sunday in joy
nding rather than a oart of it in
^tending church, has been in
the form of more or less fervent
Xppealp to automobile owners to
fife least confine their Sunday
pae&qre trips to hours not de- j
v;oted to public worship.
"L But while there has been as
yet no effort to outlaw Sunday
itosnbile riding, the consequent
depletion of the average ,
Sunday congregation has resulted
in an agitation and an
effort to effect greater restriction
of Sunday outings in other
respects. . ^
An increasingly larfe number
of people? who cannot afford to
own -and'operate private can,
patronize the Sunday street cars,
interurbans and steam railway
lines; and the end is not yet.
A.. who has no car of his own.
sees B and his family headed
for the country on a fine Sunday
morning just before church
time. A's family are nearly
ready to start to church, but a
new thought has entered A's
mind, and he says to his wife:
"There goes B, my foreman, and
his family in their car, bound
for a day in the country. We
Jiave no car, but why not go out
by trolley car to some near-by
resort instead of going to church?
Ybu know you and the children
seldom see the country, and
reallV I myself feel the need of
the change." And the wife
says: "Well, John, 1 dislike to
miss the church service, and to
have the children away from
| Sunday school, but if you and
they really want to get out of
town for a few hours, I do not
object. It does seem a little
hard to be shut np here in the
city week after week."
And so the whole family take
such a quiet outing as they can
! by aid of public conveyances,
and the minister, noting their
absence from church, and the
deacoi, feeling the collection
plate just a little lighter than
usual, both resolve to renew the
somewhat quiescent agitation for
a moie rigid Sunday law, one
that will stop Sunday excursions
and as far as possible keep the
people in the city on that day.
Tne real object, however, of
Sunday laws is not to secure to
the workingman their day of
rest, but to force unon them such
a day. a day so barren of all
other omployments and enjoyments,
as to cause them to seek
relief from ennui by attending
church.
Enroll Today.
Voters who expect to participate
in the primary elections
this summer have only until July
23 in which to qualify therefor
by placing their names on the
club rolls. Qualifications for
membership in a Democratic club
are:
The applicant shall have attained
the age of 21 years before
the next general election.
He shall have been a resident
of the State two years and of the
county in which he expects to
vote six months prior to the succeeding
general election, and of
the precinct 60 days prior to the
first primary.
The name of the voter must
be placed in person on the club
roll. The name should be written
out in1 full, with the age, occupation
aad address.
Enrollment two years ago does
not count.
Fort Mill men should go to
Hutchinson's drug store today
and put their names on the club
roll.
Class One Hen Getting Scarce.
It is not yet known just how
many men the Eastern York
district will be called on to furnish
of the 300,000 men in August,
but it is going to take some
searching and revising of the
I plijUOPO trv rrr\? tU/% ?*
I iv tnc men CilllfU, HCI
cording to a statement of Chairman
Spencer, of the local board,
to the Rock Hill Herald.
Atr present there are around
100 men in Class 1, and calls
have been issued for 128 in July.
This just about cleans up the
Class 1 men, including some reclassified,
and probably a few of
the men registering on June 5th,
i who have not yet been examined.
I They will be called for physical
examination during the week,
aim ii< m expected around 75 will
be added to Class 1 from the 135
registered. Quite a number of
! those registering on June 5 are
already in the service and it is
doubted if there are more than a
hundred left.
"I reckon we will get up the
required number, some way."
said Chairman Spencer, "but it
is going to take figuring to do
it."
There are seventeen white men
who left this (Monday) morning
for Camp Wadsworth, the names <
having been given last week. 1
Tomorrow thirty-nine negroes, '
whose names also were given 1
last week, will be formally in- 1
ducted into the service, and will <
leave Thursday for Camp Jack- <
sou. 1
| Yerk C?aity Newt Natters.
I lorkville Enquirer.")
Nearly four hundred proprietonof
bu^RCMiPS havp rooriatAMu)
with the dark of the court, flhd
still they come.
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And still the prospect for a
corn crop is not much better
than it was. Most crops of "old
corn" are described as needing
rain, and in some cases it is
feared that rain will not how be
of much benefit.
W, F. Strait, of Rock Hill, and
S. P. White, of Yorkville, were,
among those who were admitted
to the practice of medicine and
surgery at the meeting of the
meeting of the State board of
examiners last month. At the
same time. Misses Beulah L.
Gardner, of Yorkville, and Sarah j
S. Hicklen, of Edgmoor, were |
entered as registered nurses.
In its final presentment submitted
to the court on Monday,
the grand jury recommended the
working of a road leading from
Forest Hill to the main YorkvilleRock
Hill road, which road, according
to representations to the
grand jury, had not been worked
in two years. Also, the grand
jury recommended investigations
of complaints as to the operation
of Roddey's ferry.
Instructions have been sent by
Provost Marshal General CrowHfr
tn nil lru?ol r\?-off ??
? ?... .?M.i uiuit uuaius urdtring
the cessation of the privil*
ge heretofore granted registered
men of selecting the arm
of the service in which they desire
to enlist when volunteering.
It was learned officially, however,
that no action has been taken
to prohibit voluntary enlistment
in the navy of class 1 men.
Mr. T. B. Thackston, of the
State warehouse commissioner's
office, is in York county organizing
a cotton marketing association
to provide for the sale of
cottor with especial reference to
grade and staple. McConnellsviile
was organized with J. T.
Crawford as president and W.
E. Ashe as secretary. Sharon
was organized with John L. Rainey
as president and John R.
Blair as secretary. Hickory Grove
was organiztd with J. K. Allison
president and D. J. Mitchell secretary.
Yorkville was organized
with R. M. Bratton president
and J. C. Wiiborn secretary.
The Enquirer has a card from
A. C. Lytle, of Fort Mill, now
with the 118th Infantry, in
France. The contents of the
card are included in a printed
form from which the writer
strikes out all that he does not
want to say. Mr. Lytle has
struck out all but: "I am quite
well. Letter follows at first on
portunity." Sentences which he
struck out were as follows: "I
have been admitted to the hospital,
and am getting on well,
and hope soon to be discharged."
"I am being sent down to the
base." "I have received your
letter, parcel, telegram, dated
." "I have received no letter
'rom you lately, or for a long
time."
Demand for Two-Cent Piece.
Coinage of a two-cent copper
coin is being discussed in congress
at present with the prospect
there may be some action in
that direction if the approval of
the treasury department can be
obtained. Numerous bills on the
subject have been introduced, all
of them practically of the same
import.
The demand for a two-cent
coin comes from all over the
country. Advances in the lowerpriced
articles of various sorts
have made necessary the adoption
of odd cent pieces in innumerable
cases. Things that were
formerly 10 cents now cost 12;
things that cost 15 cents now
sell for 18, etc. Few articles
priced at less than 50 cents have
not been advanced an odd cent
or two. The various war taxes ;
u,...i? 1 i
nave aiso cuust'u nuroauction ot
the odd-cent prices on cigars,
cigarettes, motion picture tickets
ar.d so on. Even the low-priced
legitimate theatres have to put
on the odd-cent charge for ad- !
mission.
The result has been that there
has been an unprecedented de- |
mand for pennies. The mints
have been working overtime to
meet the demand, but even at
that they have been able to supply
only a part of the orders re-1
ceived. ;
The two-cent piece is being
urged as a convenience and an
economy.
William Finley, an expressman
whose run was on trains No. 113
and 114 between Charlotte and
Coiumbia.- was nrrsstoH
partment of justice officials at
Rock Hill Thursday, the charge
against him being a violation of
the Reed amendment to the prohibition
law, which makes it a
violation for a railroad employe
to aid in the illegal transportation
of whiskey. Finley imm iiately
gave bond for hiaappearUftee
in court.
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Birth Registratira Necessary.
The only way of keeping an
official record of a person's birth
is by birth registration. It is
probably , the moat important record
jn a person's lift; because it
is phoof of his or bar legitimacy,
is Mb or'her descent, bis or her
right to inherit property belonging
to the family, and his or her
age for schooling, voting and
motwinff T > mill 1." ' ?'
AV Will IlUt UC lUIlft
before a birth certificate is required
for almost every kind of
occupation. And it really is not
safe to travel in any country
without the legal authority of
one's citizenship, which is supplied
by a birth certificate.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For House of Represent*tiros.
I ask the Democrats of York county
to re-elect me to the House of Representatives.
W. R. BRADFORD.
For Probate Judge.
Friends of J. R. HAILE, recognizing
his fitness for the position, respectfully
announce him as a candidate for the
important office of Probate Judge of
York County, subject to the rules governing
the Democratic Primary Election.
Mr. Haile is a practical business
man with years of experience as bookkeeper
and office man and, if elected,
he will make good.
I hereby announce myself as a candidate
for the office of Judge of Probate
for York county, subject to the
rules and regulations of the Democratic
primary. -J. L. HOUSTON.
For County Commiuioner.
I wish to thank mv friends fnr fho
support given me in my campaign two
years ago and to again announce my
candidacy for the office of County i
Commissioner. On account of scarcity I
of labor, etc., I may not be able to
make a canvass of, the entire county,
but, if elected, promise to give the duties
of the-office my best efforts and
attention. HENRY R. MERRITT.
For Township Supervisor.
1 hereby announce myself as a can- ]
didate for the position of Supervisor of
/art Mill Township, subjec* * '*
rules governing the Democratic Pri-1
mary Election. c
J. L. KIMBRELL. 1 *
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1 hereby announce myself as a can- [
di'late for re-election as Supervisor of c
Fort Mill township, subject to the j
rules governing the Democratic Primary
election. F. H. WILSON.
For Magistrate.
The Times is authorised to announce
Mr. E. S. Parks as a candidate for reelection
to the office of Magistrate of
Kurt Mill township, subject to the
rules governing the Democratic primary
election.
For Magistrate.
I hereby announce myself a candidate
for the office of Magistrate of
Indian Land township (Lancaster county),
subject to the rules of the Democratic
party.
C. COOK.
The Cash
Just received this week 01
Fresh Eggs and Butter, Veg<
selling in a hurry at lowest j
It is our intention to carry
as well as the best of Fresh
times. Get a Dressed Ch
breakfast Sunday.
Market Phone 146
The Cash hfa
1 ANNOUNC
We have bought the
H business of ttye Jones
$ will continue the bus
& stand on Confederate
1 Our garage will be u
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Iagemem 01 mr. w. j. :
sonally supervise all
way of repairs. Mr. i
incchaimc and guaranl
first-clMs and satisfat
If your car needs re
bring it around and le
won't rob you on char
I Steele Mi
COAL!
you to place you order
winter's supply of Coa
lowed four car loads f
much will you need? i
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,ONG FARM MORTGAGE
LOANS.
interest: SPECIAL RATE 6 per
:ent, depending on conditions as to
imount and credit period and annual
nstallments offered, and as to borower's
urgency in having loan closed.
}RDINARY RATE 7 per cent on a
juick 5 to 10-year loan not under $300.
* or particulars apply to
<5. E. SPENCER,
Attorney.
ICE
We are prepared to furnish
you with Ice in any
quantity you may desire.
Tell us your wants over
Phone No. 15.
Gulp's 6rocery.
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Market.
ur first lot of Chickens,
etables, Etc., that we are
trices for CASH,
a supply of these tKings,
Meats, Fish, Etc. at all
icken Saturday for your
Residence Phone 64.
A . Frtd E. Taylor,
II Proprietor.
1EMENT!
garage and supply
Motor Company and
iness at its present
street.
nder the direct manSteele,
who will pervvork
done in the
Steele is an expert
tees his work to be
:tory in every way.
n;i i i*? nr 111>va- narlc
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t us fix it up. We
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otor Co.
The United States
Government urges
NOW for your next
1. I have been alor
my trade. How
Say NOW!
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our store cannot b<
Our prices are alw
and we are prepi
public with the be*
our line.
Phone us your wa
j ways "on the job."
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and "coolest p]
1 HUTCHINSON'!
Agents for Nc
FOR SALE.
Corn, Peas, Baled Hay, also
Hay in stacks.
One large fresh Cow, or I will
trade corn and peas and hay for
yearlings or dry cattle. j
C. B. KIMBRELL. i
Route 15, Kendricks X Roads, i
Pineville. N. C. <
Registered Hereford bull ser- <
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To the Democratic Voters of the Fifth
District.
I respectfully ask to be renominated
and reelected to Congress from this
District, and agree to abide the result
of the Democratic primary election. =
I will not be able to spend much
time in the District this summer, because
of the great amount of important
legislation growing out of the war,
but will attend meetings in my district
whenever possible. It is absolutely essential
for congressmen to be at their
poets at this time.
W. F. STEVENSON.
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in Town.
roceries.:
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we believe that
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Best Service, i
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5 PHARMACY I
>rris' Candy.
Wheat
Our Flour Mill in Rook Ilill is
n operation six days in a week
ind we will be glad to do grinding
for the farmers and others &
>f Fort Mill township. First:lass
equipment and experienced
niller3 guarantees you satn facory
results.
Highest cash prices for Corn,
ihelled or on cob.
Catawba Milling Company,
Rock Hill, S. C.
dr. a. i_. onr~r,
DENTIST
Office hours, 8 a. m. to 5 p. m.
(Dr. Spratt's office)
Belle Building, Fort Mill, S. C.