Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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| ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST. Mrs. J. D. Fulp is absent on a visit to relatives in Ridge way. John A. Boyd left Saturday for Norfolk. Va.. where he has secured a position. Miss Bessie Rankin, of Mt. Holly, N. C., is a guest in the i e rr? i XT: uviiie ui rreu i^iiiis nooi tuwu, Miss Isabel Massev of Charlotte, visited relatives in Fort Mill during the past week. Miss Bernice Mills has returned from a three week's visit to friends in Rock Hill. The pulpit of the local Methodist church was filled Sunday by Mr. L. R. Wilkes of Chester. Miss Mary Carothers, of Lancaster, was the guest of Misses Juanita and Nannie Erwin the past week. Mr. Thos. F. Lytle and his family have returned from a week's visit to relatives in Mooresville, N. C. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Massey, Jr.. of Hastings, Fla., are guests in the home of the former's parents. The purchase of the cottage on White street formerly owned by J. H. Potts by JVIrs. I. G. Moser was announced last week. John White returned to his home in Birmingham, Ala., Monday after a visit to relatives in the township. The Rev. Wm. A. Murray of Giiffin, Ga.. has consented to preach in the local Presbyterian church next Sunday morning. W. A. Roach, assistant cashier of the First National Bank, spent the past week on a vacation a part of which was passed with lelativcs in Hickory Giove. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kimbrell and their children of Charlotte, spent the past week in the home of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. I). G. Kimbrell in lower Fort Mill. Fri e 1 ds c 1 lie Fi\. 11 d Mrs E. Z. James, formerly of Fort Mill, will regret to learn that both are seriously ill of typhoid fever at their home in Riehburg. The four-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Broom, of this city, died Saturday evening and was buried Sunday afternoon in New Unity cemetery. Relatives of Captain James D. Fulp have received a cablegram ant.oui cing his safe arriv al overseas with the aimy contingent which he had in charge. G. A. Jones, of Lesslie, has received a message from the Wair Department stating that his son, J. B. Jones, was severely wounded in the battle on the French front on August 6. B. M. Lee has announced the inauguration of jitney service daily between Fort Mill and Rock Hill beginning Monday August 19. One round trip will be made daily leaving Fort Mill at 7:30 a. m. and returning leave Rock Hill, at 8 p. m. Mrs. George Fish, accompanied by her daughter, Miss Lucy Fish, arrived Saturday from Paw tucket, R. I , to join her husband and make their future home in Fort Mill. They will occupy the White residence on White street which has recently been refurnished throughout. The Rev. W. S. Goodwin has returned from Richburg where he conducted a meeting last week. In cooperation with the Rev. H. B. Hardy, of Winnsbero, he is holding a protracted meeting at Pleasant Hill church in Pleasant Valley this week. Wm. S. Hart, the great western actor, is again at Tne Majestic today, appearing in a picture entitled "Between Men." The critics say that this picture is one of the best that Hart has turned out, in that it teems in action and quick gunplay for which Hart is especially noted. . Fort Mill parties constituting several auto loads journeyed to Kings Mountain Sunday to attend the revival services being conducted there by Rev. Baxter F. McLendon. The meeting had been in progress for four weeks and had accomplished great good. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Potts and children motored through lrom Mississipi the last week and have been guests in tht home of Mr. Potts' father, D. O. Potts, in Pleasant Valley. Mr. Potts is a seccessful younp farmer of Mississippi and reports the cotton prospect in his section as being only fair, wh'.U the corn crop is almost a failure ?W ?? ? W. R. Griffin and family *of Parkton, N. C., are visiting relatives here. Miss Lula Haile. of Spartanburg, is visiting relatives in this city. Miss Bessie Warren, of Gold Hill, visited relatives in Fort Mill this week. The Fort Mill graded school will open its 1918-19 session on Monday, September 2. Misses Ruth and Esther Meacham, Lana Parks and Julia Boyd spent several-days this week at Wrightsville Beach. Marlin Hood has accepted a position in the local postottice, succeeding Mr. Lenimond, who has resigned. Mrs. Lizzie Ormand has been seriously ill for several days at the home of her sister, Mrs. J. H. Sutton, two miles west of ! Fort Mill. Spot cotton is now worth about 35 1-2 cents per pound, but there is none, so far as The Tim.es : knows, in this section, even at this high price. i Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Capps and children returned to their home in Belmont Monday after _ v i _ . 1 1 . i ? r- .i a visit 10 ine uiiier s lamer, lvir. A. H. Mcrritt. Dr. A. Theo Neely came into town Saturday from his farm across Catawba river with several open bolls of cotton, which, so far as The Times knows, were the first seen here this season. G. L. McKeller was the only Fort Mill man drawn as a petit juror to serve the first week of the September term of York court, which convenes Monday, September 9th. . All male persons who have reached their 21st birthday since June 5th, 1918, and on or before August 24th, 1918, are required to register on August 24th. 1918. The books for registering in Fort Mill will be open at Hutchinson's Pharmacy. 4 The York county campaign closed Saturday at York with the same lack of interest and small attendance that has characterized the other meetings in the campaign. About 200 were present. The several candidates are this week putting in the final strrkes preparatory to the election next Tuesday. The election for State, county and Congressional officers will be held on mext Tuesday, the 27th. The requirements for voting are simply that the voter had previously placed his name on the local club roll. The poll| ing place in Fort Mill is to be at the stand in Confederate Park, the polls opening at 8 a. m. and closing at 4 p. m. VV. M. Wilson, J. Lee Spratt and Fred Nims are the managers of the I Fort Mill box. News of Gold Hill. The well known "Brown's Shop" picnic, which usually falls due about this time of the year has been called olF. This is one of the many ways our people have in showing their patriotism. Miss Lilly Percival, of Rock Hill, spent the past week-end with friends in this community. Mr. and Mrs. John Goss, of Aiken, are visiting Mrs. Loss's uncle, Mr. W. H. Crook. The trip was made by motor. Mrs. W. H. Caldwell, of Chester, in company with her children, is visitinp her sister. Mrs. C. P. Blankenship, of Gold Hill. Quite a number of people from here attended the reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Baxter Summei And you no douk furnishings to ma comfortable these See our line of and Lawn Swim Ice Cream Freeze and Refrigerators i doors and wind everything neede< | fort. Our prices Cash o] ?? r ! Young < 1 ' * -T * ' t '? * Bailees, near Pinptille. The occasion was (juite an enjoyable event which took place last Monday in honor of Mrs. Bailefe' birthday. Mrs. Henry Windell has returned to her home here, after visiting her sister, Mrs. Chas. Windell, of Newton, N. C. Rev. G. C. Epps. of Darling* ton. has joined his wife here in visiting relatives and friends. Brother Epps is a forceful and consistent minister and his host of friends and acquaintances are anxious for him to preach for th#?rr? whiln hpr#? Hunarinn Gold Hifl.Aug. 20.""" DADT1CTC AF THF STATF vm t iuiw v? ?mm ? ? UNDERTAKE GREAT TASK. (Published by request.) The Baptists of South Carolina are planning for a great drive for education this fall. During September, October and Novem- | ber they propose to cover the i State in a hand-to-hand canvass! for $350,000 to fully cover the j indebtedness of their institutions; and to add to their endowment. ; The Baptist denomination, which aggregates about 160,000 members in this State, is operating five colleges and five academies. These properties together with their endowments are worth $1,862,770. This is no small investment for one denomination to! { make in education in this State. ; : It will be seen therefore that, the ' total indebtedness of $210,000 is i only a little over 10 per cent of | their school and college property. These debts were incurred for buildings and improvements necessary by their growing patronage. They do not represent failure of these instituiions to meet (current expenses. Our people need to appreciate the great work the Christian denominations are doing for education in this state. There are | fourteen colleges supported by the various denominations in this j State?five by the Baptists, three j by the Methodists, two by the j Presbyterians, two by the A. R. j I P's, and two by the Lutherans, and these colleges are giving col-, lege training to more than half college men and women of the (State. The Baptists alone are j providing col.ege facilities for nearly one-fifth of all our college j students. This is no small ser vice uiese uenominauons are rendering the State, and our people need to understand and appreci- j ate this work of the church. Etlorts like those being put forth by the Baptists this year are both Christian and patriotic services and deserve the greatest success. Our whole population needs to be stirred on the subject of education. South Carolina still has the distinction of standing at the bottom of the likt of all the States of the Union in the matter of illiteracy. This State has to her shame twentyfive per cent of illiteracy, which, according to census report, is larger than that of any State in the Union. This means that twenty-five per cent of our citizens cannot read and write. This condition constitutes our greatest problem and our gravest peril:, surely every patriotic and Christian citizen in this State ought to give encouragement to every educational endeavor put forth in I this State. In this particular movement every Baptist is under | obligation to do his best to make ; this effort a great succees. To make the task as easy as possible, and in order not even 1 ! to seem to be in conflict with I the Government in its sale of Liberty Bonds and War Stamps, >t i hev are irnintr in npppnt I ihurtu Bonds and War Stamps for cash, I and will make all notes payable in Liberty Bonds and War Stamps. These bonds will not be put on the market during the war. By this method a man J can serve a double purpose with his money. If he puts a hun: dred dollars in Liberty Bonds, it HHHHHRHBHHNHHHHHHHHBHHHHI 1 is Here )t need some extra ke your home more hot evenings. Hammocks, Porch ^s, Porch Rockers, >rs, Water Coolers, . Screens for your ows, and, in fact, i for summer cornare always right. r Credit. & Wolfe. +* * * J* ^M> ^ V ou The Perpetual I Series The safest, the s ready a member, I urged to join. It i the end of each se The Perpe Directors: W. B. Meac: will b'e worth a hundred dollars to his Government and if he gives this bond to the schools it will be worth a hundred dollars to them! Hence, the one hundred dollars will do two hundred dollars worth of work. This great campaign is under cne direction 01 tne tmptist uaucation Board, of Columbia, of which Dr. Chas. A. Jones is Secretary and Treasurer. This effort deserves the greatest success. Now is the time for all good Baptists to come to the aid of their institutions of learning. J. R. S. Yes, John L. McLaurin is in the race for the governorship? that is his name "Will appear on the ticket, and there is nothing to prevent you from voting for him if you choose. Of course, if he gets enough votes to elect, he will accept the office,, with grace. REWARD Officers of Philadelphia Methodist church offer a reward of $25 for evidence to convict party or parties who have been breaking glass from the windows of the church. Officers of the Church. NOTICE. Having daily business in Rock Hill, my car win leave me posiotnce in f ort Mill cleily from 7:110 to 7:40 hT m., and I will carry passengers to Rock Hill at the following rates: One passenger, 50c. Two passengers, 40c each. Four or more passengers, 115c each. Car will leave Rock Hill not later than 8 p. m. daily for Fort Mill, at the same rates. Schedule effective Monday, Aug. 19. 11. M. LEfcX Phone 38-b. COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON, Founded 1785. A college of highest standard, open to men and women. An intentionally ! limited enrollment insures individual instruction. Four year courses lead to the Bachelor's Degree. The Pre-Med- I ical course a special feature Military j Training, established in 1917 under War Department regulations, is in charge ot U. S. army officer. Address, HARRISON RANDOLPH, President, Charleston, S. C. Political Announcement. 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. 1 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^U/ be at their posts at this time. W. F. STEV ENSON. DR. A. I OT"T , DENTIST Office hours, 8 a. m. to 5 p. m. (Dr. Spratt's office) Belk Building, Fort Mill, S. C. I TLin D?1, 11115 DdlUV 1 Kinds of In | The first 's l^e ' - 1 lie llisL money < I The second | The first t The second 's ^ 1 lie scvuiiU stanttl ^ the continued growth and si We Pay Both K ! The Savi *l:H:i?h R NEW building and Loan / No. 8 on S? surest, and the best wa take out more shares i s purely mutual?all of ries. All information J. L. SPRAT! ;tual Buildin; 1 ham, J. B. Mills, T. B. Spratt, J. F PattprQf I UIIUI Ul "Fort I New We have t and Black-crate Iv pric New S We have j Skirts, Silk< Ik! f __ . A' mi; line 01 Pretty Ne\ Georgettes, models, $1.0 Mighty hot for Ladies, line ever sin yet. Ask to room. PaMs( I "Fort I i n F w 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. Electric " "-f, trr' BITTERS Family Pays Two j iterest j nterest we pay you on your leposiled here. * & iterest we show in you and ? nking business. iutorr.atic?takes care of itself ^ an get it at almost any bank. ^ a matter of study and con [fort and is the real reason for # ice-ess of this bank. ^ inds of Interest. t ngs Bank. ; ^ r*c % _SERII \ssociation announce iturday, Se IV to SAVE MONE\ n this series. If not a the profits being d cheerfully furnished 1 % Secretary, g & Loan A 1. McMurray, L. A. Harris, S. L. Hi in's Dry Goods Vlill's Fastest Growing St Bootsfor Lai lie New High Hoots in Gi -high, medium and low ed, $4.90 to $9.00. ikirts, Waists, ( r * ust received shipment of i, Hoplins and Serges, $3. Wash Skirts, $1 to $3.r>( Ladies' Waists v Waists came in this we Gepe de Chenes?new c 0 to $0.00. : to talk about them hu New Fall Coats Misses and Children?th [>\vn here. They are not see the new coats in the m's Dry Goods VlilTs Fastest Growing SI You Ma] i \ nlsit't* to traHp more for your ^ tainly cannot tint or cleaner stock Groceries Than we carry prices are reaso ice is the best. Fresh Meats and Telcphom B. C. FER 9 Highest Prices I LONG TERM FARM MORTGAGE LOANS. Interest: SPECIAL RATE H 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 KATE 7 per cent on a quick f> to 10-year loan not under $300. For particulars apply to C. E. SPENCER. Attorney. ES. I 1 I the opening of I .. M pt. 14. I If you are al- I i member, you are I ivided equally at I by the Secretary. I . _ I 1 ssucianon i Meacham, J. L. Spratt. I ? 1 . Store, tore." 4 -V dies. . ray, Brown heel?mod- | Joats. I New Fall 50 to $12. ek?Voiles, olors, new t we have e greatest on display > 111 i I 1 i ii **% 5 PILLOWS FRCn Mall ua $10 for W-pound Faather Bod ard rewlvo 5-pound pair pillows frao. Fralght prepaid. N w bift ticking. satisfaction guaranteed. * AGENTS WANTED TURN Kit A CORN WELL fsalbsr Dsalara. Dsr?. A. CbarlsMs. H. C. Baferansa: Commsrcial National Bank. Old newspapers for sale at The Times Office. 1 aaaiaiiivi * \ Store. tore." ????????????? j_ Find where you will pay ;oods, hut you cer- J i a more up-to-date ~ C ra UI 0 i at all times. Our nablc and our serIce always on hand, c No. 29. 1GUSON. *aid for Pork.