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I Only one package may be rI In a standard carton furnish* I ' The estimated number ? I ? Chapter for the territory uo I ' in the Division Office by Oc! | Chapter Chairman October 7, Cartons will be distribul ber 1st. NO PARCELS MAY B ppf |p- EMBER 15, 1918. The label issued to the n authorities and forwarded friend in this country will e the local Red Cross organizat The cartons must be packe and delivered unwrapped an< to be weighed, inspected, livered to the Post Office. No package may weigh m< No written message may 1 Certain articles prohibite must be omitted.' The sender must furnish place of mailing to Hoboken. Each parcel must bear th< with the name and address spection label of the America Inspected parcels must r Red Cross until delivered b\ Post Office. IN THE EVENT OF LABEL BEING LOST, N< ISSUED. THIS RULE CA ANYBODY. ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST. The best price for cotton on the local market is 29 1-2 cts. Mrs. Ernest G. Gaither, of Statesville, N. C., accompaenid her little son is a guest in the home of Dr. and Mrs. T. S. Kirkpatrick. Capt. T. K. Lee, who is now stationed at Camp Sevier as instructor in rifle shooting, was a visitor in Fort Mill this week, the guest of his parents Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Lee. Mrs. J. B. Elliott several days ago received a letter from her brother. Major E. A. Thornwell, stating that he had been seriously ill in a hospital in Anniston, Ala., but at the time of writing was somewhat improved. Mr. J. M. Gamble, of the township, on Thursday received a cablegram stating that his son, Oscar Gamble, had been wounded in action. Mr. Gamble at once despatched a cable asking for particulars, but up to yesterday had received no reply. In the publication last week in The Times of the Fort Mill subscribers to the Fourth Liberty loan the name of Mr. J. H. Sutton was inadvertantly omitted from the list. Mr. Sutton purchased a $100 bond. It is very likely that the annual meeting of the Upper South Carolina conference, which is scheduled to meet at Bethel M. E. church, Chester, on November 13th, will be postponed for two weeks on account of the influenza situation. Mrs. J. B. Elliott of this city Saturday afternoon received a message from Chatham, Va., announcing the death in that city of her little niece, Frances Reid, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin S. Reid. The child's death was due to influenza-pneumonia. She was six years of age. Another big money-raising campaigh is almost upon us. The sum of $170,500,000 is wanted for the United War Work fund, and it is to be raised during the week of November 11. This money is to be administered under government direction to the seven officially recognized war work agencies. Mr. J. N. McAteer suffered painful and serious injuries last Thursday morning from a fall from the roof of R. P. Harris' house on White street which he was criverinc. Dr. A. Theo Neely's examination showed a broken arm and thigh with possible internal injuries. He was sent to the Fennell Infirmary in Rock Hill on the afternoon train and it i3 reported that his condition is fairly satisfactory. The general election for United States senator for the full term and representatives in congress and a special election for United States senator for the short term and the general election for State and county officers will be held at the regular voting precincts by law in each county throughout the State next Tuesday, November 5th, being the first Tuesday following the first Monday, as prescribed by the constitution. Fort Mill friends of Mr. Richard L. Young, of Charlotte, will be interested to know that he mmmmmmmmmaammammammmmmmammamammmmtmmmmm as Pared! for Soldiers. ( '?s.*$?k.: \ :.C. * *?.? > sent to each man. enclosed 8 id by the Red Cross. >f cartons needed by each ider its jurisdiction must be tober 20, 1918 on cards sent ted to Chanters by NovemE MAILED AFTER NOV, lan overseas by the Army by him to some relative or nable the holder to apply to ion for one carton. id by the relatives or friends i unlabeled to the Red Cross wrapped, labeled and deare than three pounds, ae inclosed. id by the postal authorities the necessary postage from N. J. 3 label received from abroad of the soldier and the in,n Red Cross. emain in the custody of the r Its representatives to the A CHRISTMAS PARCEL 3 DUPLICATE CAN BE N NOT BE ALTERED BY has been commissioned as second lieutenant in the field artillery at the officers' training camp at Camp Zachary Taylor, Kentucky. Lieutenant Young is the son of Mrs. Lenora Ross, of Charlotte, and a crrandsnn nf Mr A lav A Young:, of Fort Mill. . According: to the Charlotte Observer of Monday, the new toll bridge over Catawba river at Mt. Holly, 15 miles west of Charlotte, was washed away in the high waters of Saturday. The river in the vicinity of Fort Mill showed a rise Sunday of about ten feet, overflowing the bottom land in low places, but little damage to the crops along the stream has been reported. Rev. H. J. Mills Dead. Fort Mill people generally, and members of the local Presbyterian church in particular, were deeply grieved to learn Friday that the Rev. H. J. Mills, formerly a residsnt of York county, had died Thursday at his home at Rowland, N. C. Mr. Mills visited Fort Mill some time ago and preached in the Presbyterian church, and so well did the people like him that he was asked to become pastor of the I church at a meeting of the con gregauon a lew Sundays ago. Publication of the call was, however, withheld from The Times at the request of the church. Mr. Mills had not indicated to the church officers at the time he was stricken whether he would accept the call. During his residence in York county Mr. Mills was pastor of Clover, Beersheba and Ramah Presbyterian churches, residing at Clover, and had made many friends and admirers throughout the county. He leaves a widow and three children. Hester Pays Heavy Fine. A. F. Hester, prominent building contractor of Rock Hill, who was arrested at Statesville, N. C., several nights ago by officers for having too much whiskey in his possession, was tried there Saturday afternoon by Judge Ben Long in superior court and given a fine of $100, in addition to havinc his whicL-ow? ? ..J 10 gallons in amount?and his Maxwell automobile forfeited to the State, according to a despatch to the Charlotte Observer. Hester had been to Wilkes county after whiskey, having found 10 gallons for which, according to his statement, he paid the sum of $120, or $12 a gallon. He passed through Statesville about 9 o'clock at night headed for South Carolina, i but shortly after crossing the {square he had a blow out which halted him temporarily. While attempting to fix his car a couple of officers happened along and offered their assistance. In nosing around the car they accidentally came upon the whiskey. Hester in court claimed that he had gotten the whiskey for himself and friends for use in treating influenza and had no intention of selling or otherwise disposing of it. As soon as he had paid his fine and been released by the State authorities he was served with a federal warrant, for violation, of the government whiskey laws and was bound to federal court in the spring in the sum of $200. .4 * > SERGEANT EU BAILES ULLED; | |CAPT. 1 W. PARKS WOUNDED. Fort MHO Company fa Hard Ml 1 m Bottle With the Bocbee.Lint Cam. Spmt WritM of ftiRght Fort Mill and the community {was deeply concerned Tuesday over the welfare of our soldier boys, when Mrs. Sue M. Spratt, of this city, received a letter from her son. Lieut. Col. T. B. Spratt. in France, telling of a battle in which the Fort Mill company, together with other companies comprising: the 118th Infantry, had recently taken part. The local company seems to have suffered right severely, though, so far as is known> there were no fatalities other than that of Sergt. Eli Bailes. The letter of Col. Spratt follows: "France, Oct. 12, 1918. "Dear Mania: "We have just come out of a ; big fight and are hoping that we can get a few days rest. Everybody is naturally worn out and exhausted, mentally and physically. We have been fighting a day or so at a time for nearly a month now. but for the past five days j and nights have been at it all the j time. "Our regiment led off in the ; first attack against the Hinden; burg line. We broke through and have been pushing Boches back ever since. We have been in the front again for the past five days and nights and have been fighting him back practically all of the time. Yesterday he got back against the river and stopped us temporarily for the first time. It is just temporarily, though, fresh troops are in and we will have him across today, I hope. The fighting has been very severe, the home company went in with two officers. Captain Parks. Lieut. Dozier and eleven sergeants. Cant. Parks was wounded within the first half hour; Dozier a little later. Willie Nims, as first sergeant, then took charge and he was soon wounded also. Then at about the same time, Tom Hall, Herbert Harris, Joe Belk, both Bennett boys. Carey Patterson, and DeWitt Burrage. Sergt. Eli Bailes was killed. All of these were taken back to the hospital except Burrage, whost wound was slight. None of the others were serious, I understand. Capt. Parks was shoi through the heel and Willie Nim> through, or rather in, the leg. This company, particularly, got into very close quarters with the Boches and several of the boys, Joe Belk particularly, was knocked out in a hand to hand fight. I haven't heard yet oi others but think this covers all the boys from home that you know. The percentage of men killed or wounded was not, of course, so much as the officers, though many of them were. The record of the officers above simply shows how the officers and non-commissioned officers led their men, when both officers and nine out of eleven serire?nts were killed or wounded. Willie Nims had already been recommended for honorable mention for exceptional bravery during the previous fight, together with Herbert Baker and others. I am going to see that his part in the last fight is also written up and hope we can get him commissioned as a lieutenant for all he has done. Joe Belk has been named to go to the army candidate school tomorrow, but cannot go now as he will probably be in the hospital for several weeks. I do not see how the whole company or regiment either could have done Dettei than they did or could havt stood more hardship of an> kind. "I am enclosing a letter from the Brigadier General to both of the regiments. Ours, however, has had the hardest end of the fight. We have had nine officers killed and over thirty wounded. "Don't know what I would give for a soft bed and electric lights now. Have had about ten hour's sleep in over a week and nothing to read or write b> except a candle for over fiv? months. Food is plentiful and 1 keep in splendid health and haven't had an ache or pain since I left home. If I can continue to dodge shells successfully, hope to spend Christmas at home with you. "We have been moving so fast recently that our mail has not caught up with us. Hope I have lots of it waiting for me somewhere. Love to all of you. Tell ihp t'fULra nf uic wya menuoneu that I say that none of the wounds are fatal. Congratulate Mrs. Belk especially for me anc also Fred Nims. Tender my especial sympathy to the Baile.^ family. Sorry that I can't write to each one of them. "T. B. Spratt." Mr. Bailes spoken of above as having been killed, is a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bailes, of thib city. The young man was about 22 years of age and un1 married. In his death Fort Mill furnishes its first victim to the great war. j " NOTICE Of AdnfaktraW* Sale of Pareonal Property. Under order of Judge of Pro bete, ' ee Administratrix of tfce estate of W. T. Hoagland, deceased. I will sell at Public Auction. on Main Street of Fort Mill. S. G, an 3 iter day, tb?2ad day ef | wnwiBwr, 1*18, personal property belonging to Mid estate, consisting of a lot of Howw, Moles, Wagom, Harness, Fanwai Tools and Implements Terms of sale, Cash. Mrs. L1LLIE HOAGLAND, Administratrix. Just For Fun. Try D. A. Lee's Cash Grocery, where we'll sell you $1 worth of 6oods for 95c, provided you carry your bundles. Everything that is nice to eat, and everything guaranteed to please you. Phone No. 61. 0. A. Lee's Gash Grocery. COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON, Founded 1785. A college of highest Bt&ndard, 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, HARRISON RANDOLPH, President, Charleston, S. C. The Times is $1.25 per year, strictly in advance. DR. A. l_. OTT , DENTIST Office hours, 8 a. m, to 5 p. m. (Dr. Spratt's office) Belk Building', Fort Mill, S. C. Electric Bitters Made A New Man Of Hin> "I was suffering from pain in in ; stomach, head and back," write? i s T. Alston, Raleigh, N. C., "and r liver and kldnoys did not worfc vir ?' but four bottle's of Electric BiUe.. made me feel like a new trmn.' 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I lHIUC LUUCA. j j^ySRcrcSDH Now Complete Si npnients have been delayed, but for days we have received several hun>f the celebrated Sates Shoes for Men. an show vou anv stvle von ?, J "l??k 111 ten's and Children's Dress or Work s stock was ail bought last Spring, advanced since we placed our orcan save you money 011 Footwear. >f Knit Goods?Sweaters, Caps, I 11r any member of the family. Extra Special. ds of Fine Sea Island Sheeting, 40 f' 10c value, for 25c the yard, or 22 l-2c i of 20 to 50 yards. $ v "No Name" Hats are here. dii's Dry Goods Store. Mill's Fastest Growing Store." BflDSBBHQBBHi HKBHHKjHBK99HHHMHBKBHEKXS2?iZfi?SF9r\X?-2*I{Z?rK* zFIlVSTJ*. J ?* < a j First Payment Due ! Subscriptions to Fourth Liberty Loan ? Bonds cannot be officially counted un til first payment of 10 per cent has been made. | Please attend to this immediately. | I i \ i a iidi iiauuiidi uami i I <S/ . & <?^? . . + ; + + ? iGood Groceries.: -? > ^ ? | i For a general stock of y,. .series ? of tested merit we believe that 4 our store cannot be out-classed. + Our prices are always at the bottom and we are prepared to serve the f public with the best of everything in f our line. Phone us your wants. We are al ways "on the fob." <* * I s | Parks Grocery Co., ! f Phone 116 f i J | The Cash Market, Proprietor. i| ; | Fort Mill, S. C. t | Fresh Meats, Fish and Country ': Produce of All Kinds. f Phone us your wants. Reasonable Prices Best Service. i t t 1 iw