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7 * * ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST. Mr. T. Mclver Hagbes of Lancaster. was a visitor in Fort Mil 1 Monday. Mr. Hiram H. White of Rock Hill, was a visitor here Monday. Mrs. Pretto Otey, of Sumter, was the guest this week of Miss Puoo Qnvuft- * Lftooupiatv. | Miss Florence Thornwell. ot Rock Hill, is a guest in the home of Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Elliott. Mr. A. F. Schell spent the past week-end on a visit to relatives in Lenoir, N. C., * making the trip in his car. Mr. R. F. Lee, of McConnellsville, is this week announced as a candidate for supervisor of the county, Walter Banks Meacham, of Washington, D. C.. spent several days of the past week visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Meacham. William Ardrey left last Tuesday evening for Plattsburg, ( N. Y., to receive special training 1 in military science. Miss Isabel* Grier and Mrs. Elva Harris left Thursday afternoon for a trip to Blowing Rock and other points of interest in Western North Carolina. Mrs. John S. Potts, with her three children, left Monday afternoon for a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Coy, at Sanford, N. C. The growing crops in Upper Fort Mill townshig were damaged considerably by hail which fell Sunday afternoon in that section. s War savings stamps are now selling for $4.19, the slight advance in the price being effective today. I Grattan, a station one mile ! south of Fort Mill on the South- , em railroad, has been discontinued as a stopping point for , the local passenger trains of the " Chariotte-Columbia division. , The York county campaign I opens today at McConnellsville J and the candidates will wind ud i with the meeting at York on i Saturday, August 17th, The ' Fort Mill meeting will be held on next Thursday, August 8lh. The attraction at the Majestic Theatre to-day is Wm. S. Hart, | the noted artist, in a thrilling ] 5-part Western drama, "The , Gun-Fighter," with Miss Mar- , gery Wilson as his co-star. The , picture will be screened at 4 ' o'clock this afternoon. Relatives of men lost in fighting in France may wear a black 1 band, with a gold star for each one sacrificed. President Wilson ( endorses the adoption of the insignia which will be worn as a 1 left arm band. It will be 3 1 inches wide and the star can be ' either gold, metal or cloth. The ' badge will not be patented and commercialized, the national council of defense announces. A hailstorm visited the farm 1 of Hamilton Carhartt. on the Catawba, Sunday afternoon be- | tween five and six o'clock, | damaging about fifty acres of cotton and corn. The extent of the damage is not yet known, hut Mr. Pontr slntps in snmn cases the damage will be considerable. The hailstorm appeared to dip down and strike , the Carhartt plantation, passing on up the river. It is not known 1 whether other farmers suffered losses. ] The New York Times on Sunday contained a list of the 1 American divisions engaged in 1 the fighting in France and also a list of the divisions now in the front trenches awaiting to strike. ' Included in the latter is the Thirtieth division, composed chiefly of North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee troops, the Fort Mill company being included in the South Carolina 1 troops in that division. 1 The board of trustees of the Fort Mill school district have adopted a resolution authorizing f Un i/vn r\ f a r?/if ! tuc i?iiwuiaiivfii v/& a ^utniuii among the freeholders calling' for an election for the purpose of increasing the levy on taxable property by four mills. For several years past the graded school and high school have been entirely free of tuition or incidental charges, but the growth of these schools which requir^ the employment of additional teachers, together with the advanced cost of salaries renders it necessary to increase the income of the school board by taxation. . m \ I Ytrk Caaaty Hews Hatter*. ^ I Xorkville Enquirer.) A contract has been let for the building of a new Baptist church at Rock Hill to cost $60,000. The building is to front on Main street, adjoining the postoffice and it is to have a seating ca pacity of 800. The prize flag for qash sales of war savings stamps during the month.of June will be awarded to York county. York led the State,'not only in sales per capiita, but also in cash sales on a basis of the June campaign quota. During June the people of York county purchased war savings stamps to the value of $3.20, which amounts to 30 per cent, of its campaign quota. The city council of Rock Hill has enacted a work or fight ordinance, which is now effective. It requires all able-bodied men between 18 and 50 years of age to be engaged in some useful occupation for at least five days in thp wppW pvpn tVinsp w!th kiiflfi cient money to provide ample income not being excepted. The idea is to have every person doing something that will be helpful in the war work, and the law will be enforced to the letter. Provost Marshal General Crowder has issued an appeal to all men of Class 1 calling upon them to begin now their preparation as chosen soldiers to defend the country and not wait until they 1 actually have been called into camp. The men are urged to interest themselves now in soldier- i ing, to learn something of the different branches of the military service, and to fit themselves physically for the vigorous duties of a soldier's life. Crop conditions throughout ! York oounty have greatly improved during the last ten days as the result of copious reins. Thousands of acres of earfy corn whief#a fortnight ago seemed an utter failure now promise a yield, which while below what ! was hoped for at planting Lime, will be fairly satisfactory. Cotton is in a flourishing condition and is fruiting well. Taken in all, %crop prospects are immeasurably brighter than a few ' weeks ago. Held Interesting Meeting. ' An interesting meeting of the ladies of the community was held last Thursday in the school auditorium with Miss Minnie Lee Garrison, countv home demonstrator, at which demonstrations . in frying, brining and preserving , fruits and vegetables were made. The programme was one of unusual interest as Miss Garrison i was assisted by several coworkers. Miss Belle Williams, the i "bird woman" made a splendid i talk in the interest of bird protection, a talk which every farmer of the community should have heard for his own profit. Mrs. Everard Ardrey sang delightfully for the entertainment of the audience and Rev. A. H. Atkins made a patriotic address. The Hoover picnic lunches which were provided by the Fort Mill ladies proved to be a very delicious and bountiful service. To Jail on Serious Charge. Carl Gordon, a young white man of this city, was committed to York jail Sundny night on a charge of seduction, the alleged victim being a ten-year-old white girl, also of this city. The warrant was served by Magistrate's Constable J. T. Lee, at the instance of the girl's parents. no preliminary was held. The alleged crime took place about ten days ago, but was not made known until Saturday, when the little girl told her parents of the occurrence, and papers were immediately taken out for the arrest of Gordon. The young man is a son of Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Gordon, of this city. War Mule If you have a g< sale, bring it to our i Friday, Ai We will buy z from four to eight y Mills Live Bays Brick Pint Laid. Much gratification is felt and expressed here among all classes of citizens, but especially the business element, at the transfer of a tract of 506 acres of land held by Dr. J. L. Spratt, cashier of the First National Bank, to Hamilton Carhartt, a part of the tract being that held formerly by the Charlotte Brick company. It is understood that the consideration was about $16,000. The tract lies to the southwest of Fort Mill and its nearest border is within a mile of the town. It is directly across Catawba river from the Hamilton Carhartt estate, a property which has received wonderful improvement since it came into the hands of the owner, having beautiful cottages, bungalows, walks and drives and a model cotton mill with cottages for the operatives which are supplied with all modern conveniences. In this mill blue denims are woven ior tne manutacture or overalls and it is under the same management as the Hamilton Carhartt cotton mill of Rock Hill. The plans of Mr. Carhartt for the development of the land have not been disclosed, but the business people of Fort Mill are prepared to cooperate with him in its development and await with interest a decision as to his plans. York County Candidates. The following is a list of the candidates who had filed their pledges and paid their assessments at the hour of noon yesday when the books were closed: House of Representatives?W. R. Bradford, VV. J. Cherry, J. H. Foster, Jas. E. Gettys, Jno. R. 1 Hart, E. G. Nunn, E. W. Pursley. Probate Judtre?J. L. Houston, J. R. Haile. O. L. Sanders. J. M. Williford. \ Treasurer?Harry E. Neil. < Auditor?Broadus M. Love. Supervisor?T. W. Boyd, R. F. \ Lee. j Commissioners ? J. C. Kirk- \ Patrick, H. R. Merritt, Ladd J. i Lumpkin. 1 Supt. of Education - John E. ' Carroll. In Fort Mill township E. S. ] Parks is without opposition for ] Magistrate, while J. L. Kimbrell and F. H. Wilson are candidates for township supervisor. When a Nan is Poor. A man is poor when he has , lost the confidence of his friends; when people who are nearest to him do not believe in him; when ' his character is honeycombed by deceit and punctured by dishon- esty. He is poor when he makes money at the expense of his char- , acter; when he does not stand , clear out, supreme in his idea. When this is clouded he is in danger of the worst kind of pov erty. 11 you nave maintained your integrity, if your character stands forth square to the world; ! if you have never bent the knee 1 of principle to avarice, you are ' not poor, though you may be ; compelled to beg for bread. Verdict Against Sims' Widow. A verdict for the defendant ; was returned by a York jury ? last week in the case of Mary i Sims, widow of W. T. Sims, ; negro preacher, for $2,000 dam- ; ages on account of the alleged ; lynching of her husband near York on the night of August 23, 1917. Motion for a new trial was granted by Judge Ernest ! Moore on the ground that the verdict was contrary to the , greater weight of the testimony. The contention of the defense in the trial was that the manner in which Sims met his death had not been definitely established, claiming that all the alleged details of the affair were based on the ' testimony of the negro . / i _ _ * * * wiuiesssea ui uouotiui veracity. Three white men and two negroes who were tried for the murder of Sims last November were acquitted. s Wanted. x?d, sound Mule for W stable on igust 2nd. inything you have ears old. stock Co. Payment* tf War Instraace. The payments of insurant benefits to the beneficiaries o the men who are insured unde the provisions of the war risl insurance act will be mad< monthly, according to an an nouncement made at head quarters several days ago. Under the provision^ of th< act the beneficiary named doe not secure the amount of th< policy in a lump sum on th< death of the insured, but re ccivca a mummy payment iron the government as proceeds fron the insurance. The payment cover .a period of 20 years o 240 months. For an insurant 01 $1,000 the beneficiary woul< receive a monthly payment o $5.75 for 20 years. For th< maximum insurance of $10,000 the beneficiary would receive s payment of $57.50 per month foi 10 years. Insurance may b< had in any amount from $1,00< to $10,000 in multiples of $50i and the policy is payable on th< basis of $5.75 per month foi each $1,000 of insurance for 24( monthly installments. ICE We are prepared to furnish you with Ice in any quantity you may desire. Tell us your wants over Phone No. 15. Culp's Grocery. SPECIAL NOTICE, I have been appointed the Fort Mil agent for "Our Standard Remedy," A household preparation guaranteed as an Alterative Laxative Tonic for Rheu mutism and Disorders of the Liver, Stomach and Intestinal Tract. We absolutely guarantee to refund >r give back to you your money in cast "Our Standard Remedy" should not >ring great and lasting benefit, or reief, if taken according to directions 'or the diseases and symptoms foi vhich they are indicated as a direct, auxiliary remedy. A few of these are: Catarrhal Affections, Biliousness, Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Dyspepsia, Gastritis, Headache, Rheumatism, Etc., Etc. "Our Standard Remedy," $1.00 "A. B. C. D." Tablets, 25c "Standard Ne-Rome" 50c. A. L. CRANE, Fort Mill Agent. 1 Farmers ai t Banking ^ I he Federal Reserve E ? and million dollars of resoi ? ber banks and assists them t their depositors. * Our membership in I t facilities for enabling farme ^ their crops. ? f The next time you con f tell you how this new systei ? mam | First Nath 9 t Wanted? t A Partner. f T1 C : D ? i ^ ? iic ,_xiviug? uaiiK wa ? partner with every anr 4 this community. All the capital require the man is willing to 1 * less than he earns, f t bank every week or e ^ assured. f Young man, this is tf * become a successful It | . 4- Per Cent Pi | The Savi . S I :| i Pattersi e "Fort j s Speci; ; In Sea e 1 Prices r< r )| Extra bi 3 I Pumps, L 3 Dresses, V Last cal ject?we a go. 300 Prs En I . Patterst ' I "Fort j I ! LONG TERM FARM MORTGAGE LOANS. Interest: SPECIAL RATE 6 per cent, depending on conditions as to amount and credit period and annual installments offered, and as to borrower's urgency in having loan closed. ORDINARY RATE 7 per cent on a uuick 5 to 10-year loan not under $300. hor particulars apply to C. E. SPENCER, Attorney. * id the New * 4 j System ; banking System with its thous- t irces stands back of its mem- ^ in taking care of the needs of I | <0 this system gives us special f rs to plant, gather and store ^ I ie to town stop in and let us i " m enables us to help you. f onal Bank I n , ,,iri , lt, ,it , I ti 4 ,nts to become a business ? ibitious and honest man in ^ d will be "Character." If ? work hard and spend a little Hitting the surplus in our ? very month, his success is ? t I <<r ' \e only sure and safe way to jusiness man. ? ^ lid on Savings 4 ? ngs Bank. -JS1H :-'^H v. M?^^HMW ?MMMM_-.? an's Dry Goods Store, I I Mill's Fastest Growing Store." loflH . ,. . . ? ."$ - ?- ? ? w WWV'^V?? al July Offerings -i sonable Merchandise 1 #-> sduced on all Summer Goods. g bargains in Low Shoes and ,ight-Weight Clothing, House *7 . i r? i . /aists ana Okirts. 1 1 on Millinery?prices no obre closing out?every hat must ;. Tennis Pumps, 65c and 75c. ty Now and Save Money. % m's Dry Goods Store. Hill's Fastest Growing Store." Summer is Here And you no doubt need some extra | furnishings to make vour home more comfortable these hot evenings. . See our line of Hammocks, Porch and Lawn Swings, Porch Rockers, Ice Cream Freezers, Water Coolers, and Refrigerators. Screens for your doors and windows, and, in fact, everything needed for summer comfort. Our prices are always right. Cash or Credit. % Young & Wolfe. v m... r: i I i uu ivicty tmu 0 A place to trade where you will pay inore for your goods, but you certainly cannot find a more up-to-date or cleaner stock of Groceries Than we carry at all times. Our prices are reasonable and our serice is the best. , Fresh Meats and Ice always on hand. Telephone No. 29. B. C. FERGUSON. Highest Prices Paid for Pork. , . ^ | J The United States # % La Government urges ^ou to place you order NOW for your next winter's supply of Coal. I have been al lowed four car loads for my trade. How much will you need? Say NOW! Oscar T. Gulp. N * U. ki