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I , f . ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST. Miss Lola Lawrence, of Florence. is visiting *her sister, Mrs. Everard Ardrey. tfl a 12 ft ll; a n:J miss mice rerKins, 01 xuageway, is the guest of Miss Georgia Ott. Miss Susie White spent several days of the past week on a trip to Chimney Rock, N. C. Mrs. J. D. Fulp is at home after a visit of several weeks to relatives in Ridgeway. 1 Miss Estelle Massey has returned from a visit to friends in High Point, N. C. George W. Hall, of Camp Jackson, spent several days at his home here during the past week. Mrs. A. L. Stough, of Pine ville, is a guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Garrison. Mr. Charles Thornwell, of Rome, Ga., was the guest last week of Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Elliott. Miss -Isabel Grier had as her guests during the past week Miss Rebecca Caldwell of Steele Creek, and Miss Mary Sledge of Chester. The Rev. B. D. Green, pastor of the Presbyterian church of Latta, filled the pulpit of the local Presbyterian church Sunday morning. Brice D. Culp who is in the United States navy stationed at the Philadelphia navy yard, was a week-end visitor at his home here. Mr. and Mrs. T. Mclver Hughes, of Lancaster,. were gu?*sts of relatives and friends in Fort Mill for several days of the past week. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Kimbrell entertained a large number of their voung friends at their home on Booth street Thursday evening, the occasion being in hbnor of Miss Rebecca Harris, of Mooresville, N, C., who was their guest. Mr. C. M. Brown, Master Carl Brown and Mrs. Sarah Barrier, of Salisbury, N. C., Mrs. Stiwater and little son of Faithe, N. C., and Mrs. J. E. W. Davenport of Pinevilie, were guests Tuesday of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Young on Clebourne street. In response to the government's request to conserve gasoline, there was a considerable falling off in the number of automobiles on the steeets Sunday. There were a few who could not resist the desire for a "joy ride" but we imagine their ears would have burned had they heard the caustic comments made about them by the patriotic ones who allowed their machines to stand . idle during the day. # The Times is in receipt of a lengthy communication from Callie A. Smith, a member of the Fort Mill military organization now in France. The communication of Private Smith is devoted largely to an account of a baseball game in which his team deleated that of another * company, and on account of its length The Times cannot handle it. would be pleased to have a nother communication from our friend Mr. Smith giving us some information about the health, etc., of our home boys. Revival services began Mom day afternoon at 4 o'clock in the Methodist church and continue daily for the ensuing week or ten days. There are two services each day in the afternoon and evening and are conducted by the Rev. J. E. Mahaffey, of the Methodist church of York. The business men close their doors during their afternoon service from 4 to 5 o'clock. Mr. Mahaffey conducted the union out-door service Sunday night which will be the last of these services for this year. Effective last Monday, the ''fifty-fifty" ryle, which required that dealers sell wheat flour to householders only in equal weight with flour substitutes and the use of such wheat substitutes in the household, is modified by the food administration. In the new 1a. J i 4. t . regulations it is proviueu mat wnere straight wheat flour is sold, the retailer must at the same time sell 20 per cent, of other cereal flour coyicidentally. The new regulations further provide for the preparation and marketing by the manufacturing and distributing trades of a mixed flour which will be available for purchase for houshold use. York County News Natters. I * orkville Enquirer.) C Thirty-three negroes are to leave the jurisdiction of Local Board No. 2 on Sunday morning for Camp Jackson; also three white men of grammar school education will be sent to the University of South Carolina, and four negroes of grammar school education will be sent to Orangeburg. Ten white men of limited service will be sent to Camp Greenleaf, Lytle, Ga., on Sept. 5, and thirty-five white men will be sent to Camp Jackson on September 3. The commissioners of public works (York) are experimenting wifV> tVlo nrnnnoilinn a? I *f a 1st* vnv f/ivpvoibl\/il V/l. 1IILI canins: the local water supply by means of wells bored on the pump station property on the outskirts of the town. Two 2-inch wells were bored some days ago to a depth of 75 feet, and together they have since heen affording a water supply of about twenty-five gallons per minute without showing any sign 1 of exhaustion. The water stands 1 within a few feet of the top of, the wells. ' The total vote of York county last Tuesday was only 2,997, against 4,103 two years ago? a fall off of 1,126 votes. The fall off is due in part to the absence j of the 21-31 boys in the army, and in part to apathy about things political. It is also very well to remember, however, that with a larger number of contests for the different offices and contests for magistrates and super- ] visors in the different townships there would very prnbablv have heen at least five hundred more votes.. Several hundred peonle from Yorkville, Rock Hill and various narts of the county, took part in . a very interesting programme in the courthouse last Sunday afternoon in connection with the presentation of the honor flag won hy Yerk county for heading the list in the cash purchase of war savings stamps during: the month of June. Among the visitors to York ville last week was Chas. A. Thornwell, Esq.. a former citizen of this place, hut for many years past a resident of Rome, Ga. He is a son of the late James H. Thornwell, who was once a famous president of the old South Carolina college, and is a brother of the late Rev. Dr. James H. Thornwell of Fort Mill. While exact figures are not available, estimates based upon detailed information, promise that the taxable values of York county will this year approximate $11,000,000, as compared with $9,500,000 last year. The rains of' last week were pretty scattering:. Some sections had abundant seasons and others ufi J mi ^ * weir iciiury. 1 ne ineeiv s l reek and Ogden sections are arnonp i those which got no rain. Sad Death of a Child. J. L. Taylor, the little 5-yearold son of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Taylor, died at 1 o'clock Tuesday ! at his home on East Booth street, after an illness of several days following an attack of diptheria. j Services were held at the home yesterday morning at 10 o'clock, after which the remains were taken for interment to Antioch burial ground in Union county. , N. C. Woman's Meetiug Sunday. The young Woman's and Girls' Auxiliaries will hold a special meeting in the Baptist church next Sunday, September 8th, at 5 p. m. All members are requested to be present and visitors are welcome. The following program will be carried out: Hymn?"Holy, Holy, Holy." Devotional ? Personal Contact With Christ, John 15. Mrs. J. W. H. Dyches. Short Talks on Missionaries: (a) Miss Essie Taylor, Mary McLaughlin. j (b) Miss Paneuma Barton, Edith ' Parks. (c) Rev. Dean Crairi. Bertha Moore. Song? "Will There be any Stars in My Crown." ; Short Talk?Preparedness, Dr. ' J. W. H. Dyches. Reading, Mrs. A. I<. Parks. 1 Trio?"Keep the Home Fires Burning," by Misses Marion Parks, Elizabeth Mills, Martha I Dyches. Discussion ? Personal Service. Willie K. Barber. Hymn ?"0, Zion Haste." Special offering for State Missions will be taken. Flag demonstration by ten girls. Music, Miss Esther Meacham. Benediction. I 4 # ? FOR SALE. For Sale at a Bargain.^ Set of Woodwork and Blacksmith Tools. J. L. CAPPS, Fort Mill. S. C. Wanted 1 would like to buy six or eight cords of good 2-foot oak wood and two cords of good 4-foot pine wood. * B. W. BRADFORD. ' Not:ce. The Fort Mill Manufacturing Company's New Gin House and Machinery with double capacity of last vear is now ready ana will begin Ginning Cotton September 15th, 1918. Excellent service guaranteed. Fort Mill Manufacturing Co. 9-5-2t Notice for Final Discharge. Having made a final settlement with Probate Cpurt as Administrators of the Estate of Z. T. Bailds, deceased, we hereby give notice that on September 22nd, J918, we will make application to Hon. L. R. Williams, Judge of said court, for our discharge from all further liability in connection with said estate. OSCAR II. IJAILES, EDD L. RAILES. Administrators of the Estate of Z. T. Bailes, Deceased. 9-5-2t Old newspapers for sale at The Times Office. You Ma) A place to trade i more for your g tainly cannot find or cleaner stock Groceries Than we carry prices are reasoi ice is the best. Fresh Meats and Telephone B. C. FER Highest Prices P | Giving Sai I Our many bAIISFIE enough to us that our go giving perfect satisfactioi Your patronage is api buy much or little. | Dry Goods, Nc I Groceries, Ha M for all your needs. P We Guarantee Everythi Telephone THE CASI S. A. Lee Manai ohi mnmmm i Buy The We have on har Summer Hou: I which we are selli duced Prices. W our fall anrl wintp . Summer Goods M in and we ll sell yc most at your own Cash or Young <! * * I ou / The Perpetual ? Series i 9 The safest, the s ready a member, t urged to join. It i the end of each se The Perpe Directors: W. R. Mear.l " Find where you will pay oods, hut you cerl a more up-to-date of at all times. Our lable and our serIce always on hand. ; No. 2U. GUSON. 'aid for Pork. wmmmam mmmmmmu tisfaction I D CUSTOM ERS is proof ~ ods and our service are ti. Be one among them. ra predated whether vou || >tions, Shoes, a rdware, Etc., | in* We Sell. | s No. 8. ft 4 STORE, I ?ers T. F. Lee. ft ' ft! ftftftMBftftftftftHftftft f se Now. j id a choice lot of % C 1 ? seiurmsnings I ng at Greatly Re- t e need room for I r stock and these | [UST GO. - Come I >u these goods al- I prices. Credit. Wolfe. and hides B mmZ HIGHEST NAKKET PIICB I R PAID FOB KAV FUSS I HCl and hides. I HwmV Wool Commission. Write for price-list mentioningthis ESTABLISHID 1837 UlTE&OOu .Loowitu/^.KT. I R NEW Juilding and Loan / No. 8 on S< surest, and the best wa :ake out more shares ii s purely mutual?all of ries. All information v J. L. SPRAT! itual Building 1 ham, J. B. Mills, T. B. Spratt, J. H Patterso . "Fort ft New We have tl and Black-eratelv price NewS We have ji Skirts, Silks Big line of I Pretty Nev Georgettes, models, $1.0< Mighty hot . 1 for Ladies, 1 line ever she yet. Ask to room. Patterso "Fort A A MMATTMr.C MCMTQ I rtlltlV/VtlVVJIULJIl ( <; 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 Flection. Mr. Haile is a practical business man with years of experience as bookkeeper ami 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. I.. HOUSTON. Wood's S*?ed% Crimson Clover Increases crop production, improves the land and makes an' excellent grazing ar.d forage crop. WOOD'S FALL CATALOG Juet Issued Tells All About Crimson Clover, Alfalfa, Fulghum Oats, Abbruzzi Rye and all other Farm and Garden Seeds FOR FALL SOWING. Catalog mailed free. Write for It, and prices of any Seeds required. T.W.WOOD & SONS, Seedsmen - Richmond, Ya. # bbhbmiammmm V SEISII _ \ \ssociation announce iturday, Se V to SAVE MONEY i ? r n this series. It not a the profits being di cheerfully furnished 1 Secretary, g & Loan Aj L McMurray, L. A. Harris, S. L. in's Dry Goods lill's Fastest Growing St< Dnntn for I nr uuuio iui Lai le New High Boots in Gr -high, medium and low Y :d, $4.90 to $9.00. kirts, Waists, C ist received shipment of , Poplins and Serges, $3.i Wash Skirts, $1 to $3.50 Ladies' Waists / Wdists came in this wet Cepe de Chenes?new. cc I) to $0.00. to talk about them, hut ^lew Fall Coats Li: .. J / M?:I J + uiiu v.uuureii?im >\vn here. They are not see the new coats in the n's Dry Goods lilt's Fastest Growing St< | No Truer Wor< t Peni ? > "If you can't save?: *> There's no use trying to 2 ? other method because it ci Even sudden wealth w " benefit to you unless you 1 ? That's what saving tea< Start now with a dollar | the Savings Bank. You ue of money, for a savin you think" when you ar ? lavishlv # 4 Per Cent Interest Paid I The Savir 1 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 Grocery. % is! I ? i the opening of I pt 14. . If you are al- 1 member, you are ivided equally at )y the Secretary. ssociation Meaoham, J. L. Spratt. ?? * l% Store, ?? lire. lies. ay, Brown leel?mod? loats, New Fall SO to SI2. % I. sk?Voiles, )lors, new we have j / ^ greatest oil display millinery Store. [>re." # ds Were Ever | led I I you can't succeed." ~ u.. ?<* tutani ouwcas uy any an't be done. % ould be of no lasting " know how to handle it. <t ihes. ?s> and open an account in < i will then know the val- < > \gs account will make < e apt to spend money < < I on Savings Account*. 4 ? ; igs Bank. | 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-Medical course a special feature Military Training, established in 1917 under War Department regulations, is in charge of U. S. army officer. Address, HARBISON RANDOLPH, President, Charleston, S. C. K.SS--8 NEW LIFE PILLS 1 The Pills That Do Cure.