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'? * ITEMS OF. LOCAL INTEREST. S. A. Eppe, of Lumberton, N. C., was a'visitor to Fort Mill Tuesday. The open season for hunting partridges in South Carolina begins with December 1st and extends through to February 1st, next year. Messrs. J. H. McMUrray and W. H. Jones attended a ceremonial session of Suez Temple, D. O. K. K., in Charlotte Tuesday night. Born Saturday morning to Mr. and Mrs. R. M Hood, a son. Franklin Pershing Hood. Corp. George L. Hall came in Sunday morning from Camp Sevier for a short visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Hall. Corporal Hall has lately recovered from a very severe attack of pneumonia. Miss Eula Crane left during the last week for Charlotte, where she has accepted a position, and Miss Ola Crayton has taken her place in the grocery store of A. O. Jones. The cottage and lot on Forrest street belonging to A. E. Young, was transferred this week to S. A. Lee. , Mr* and Mrs. Everard Ardrey left last night for Orangeburg, where the former will attend a session of Omar Temple. Order of the.Mystic Shrine on Thanksgiving day. It has been announced that a union Thanksgiving service wil be held today (Thursday) at 11 o'clock in the forenoon and at 7:30 in the evening. The Rev. W. S. Goodwin is.abent this week attending the sessions of the Upper South Carolina conference of the M. E. church South, which is in session at Chester. Mr. and Mrs. R. 0. Gatling, of Charlotte, were the week-end guests of Mrs. Hattie Mack in this city. i Mr. and Mrs. Edwin S. Reid, of Chatham, Va.t arrived Sunday for a visit to Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Elliott. Mr. Reid returned on Monday, but Mrs. Reid will remain here for some time. ( Mr. H. M. Laurene, who claims to have suffered the hardships of a Turkish prison for 18 years and was liberated about two ( years ago, gave a most interesting account of his experiences before an audience in the audi- i toiium Sunday afternoon. "The Red-Haired Cupid," at The Majestic today, is a West- , ern story with an unusnal plot < and bristles with lively gunplay, humorous situations and love i manipulations. Roy Stewart is , ia ihc afar snnnnrf#?d hv nrptfv Peggy Pearce. < Joe M. Taylor, census report- ! ing agent, reports that 25,969 bales of cotton were ginned in York county prior to November ( 14th, as compared with 19,259 bale< to the corresponding datt i.. 1917. Col. Thos. B. Spratt is beinp beseiged with letters and tele grams from various points ii this and adjoining States from relatives of soldiers in his regiment in France who are anxious to have some report from them. He also has had several requests to visit certain cities in this section and make addresses covering his experiences at the front. The Rev. J. R. McGregor, ol Columbia Theological Seminary, / filled the pulpit of the local Presbyterian church at the morning and evening services on last Sunday. Mr. McGregor was th? guest of Mr. and Mrs. Osmond Barber during his stay here. With out-door thermometers registering 31 degrees, Monday morning saw the coldest weather of the season in this section by several degrees. There was the first "killing" frost of the season and thin coatings of ice were to be seen in exposed plaees. Olin D. Finchei, 21 years of age and a son of Mr. Wm. T. Fincher. died at his home irt the Millfort mill village Thursday morning, after an illness of several weeks following an attack of influenza. The remains were taken to Sandy Ridge, in Union county, Friday morning for burial. Private Arthur G. Austin, a member of Company G (Fort Mill Light Infantry), was among the number killed in action in France some weeks ago, accordin to official notiee received the last week by his parents in Chester. Private Austin joined Captain Parks' company while it was located in Chester. York Couty Newt Natters. (1 orkville Enquirer. I Dr. W. C. Adams of the United States public health service, estimates on a basis of actual reports and other information, that up to November 16, there had been 87,416 cases of influenza in South Carolina. York county 8 proportion was 2,531 cases. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Ashe of Bullock's Creek, have a letter from their son, M. W. Ashe, of Company E, 118th Infantry, advising them that he is in a British hospital recovering from a rifle bullet wound, sustained in a fight with the Germans in France on October 8. The case of Mrs. Mary C. Smyer against the Southern railway, has been settled by an agreement on the part of the railway ^company to pay to the plaintiff the sum of $12,5000. This suit grew out of the killing of Engineer Robert Smyer of the C. and N.-W. railroad in the railroad yards at Chester on November 2 of last year. Mrs. G. VV. S. Hart, of Yorkville, has a letter from her son, Chaplain Oliver Hart in France, in which letter Chaplain Hart speaks of having just buried a young soldier by the name of W. W. Allein, of Vicksburg, Miss. Since then Mr. R. C. Allein of Yorkville, has received his Vicksburg paper, giving an iccountof W. W. Allein's death. The young soldier, it appears, was a nephew of Mr. R. C. Allein. Both the eastern and western i 1. _ I ' u?incu4 nave gone over tneir apportionments in the war work work drive. The apportionment if the eastern district was 525.000, and the amount raised ip to Tuesday was $32,300, including between $7,000 and 58,000 from Winthrop college. The apportionment of the western district was $16,250, and the amount raised was in excess o1" that figure. The Enquirer has a letter from W. M. Jackson, First Lieutenant, Gas Division, Chemcal Warfare Service, advising that the fruit pit and nutshell campaign is off. The gas division has some more masks to finish; but the material is in sight. Collectors are advised to liscontinue shipping except in car lots now ready. Rock Hill Herald: In discussing the battles in which the York county men engaged in France, Col. T. B. Spratt informed citizens here that Lieut J. C. Dozier of the Fort Mill company has been cited for bravery in action. In the fight in which Captain S. W. Parks of the company was wounded. Lieut. Dozier was the second in command and took charge of the company. He continued in action after being wounded, and it is reported that he accounted ior eleven Germans before being carried off the field. Lieut. Dozier's friends in Rock Hill, his home town, are much gratified to learn of his bravery and aithful discharge of his duty. Although it has been published that Winthrop college was keepng itself free of influenza by means of a quarantine against ihe outside world, from information obtained from various students, it appears that the .mblished report was not corect. The quarantine did not serve to prevent a large number of cases. Information reached The Enquirer several weeks ago that the infirmary was full of .{iris with influenza?bad colds it was called?and another story was that one of the dormitories ?vas being used as a hospital. Che Enquirer got it direct a few lays ago that there were as many as 125 cases under treatment at one time; but the student from whom rh#? 1 tion came was unable to give official figures. World's Record for Prisoners. To an Italian apparently belongs the world's record for taking prisoners. Francis Cardina, son of the Vice Perfect of Rome, has been awarded a silver military medal for his work during the Austrian retreat. The citation says that while recon-1 noitering with three armored cars, manned by fourteen men, he headed off four thousand Austrians and captured them. This was in the ratio of 267 prisoners per man of the Italian force. Miss Louise Parks has been in Rock Hill for several days visiting relatives. The best price fcr cotton on the Fort Mill market today is 27 1-2 cents. . _ < Thirtieth Diviiici Guilt Hue. Associated Press despatches of yesterday brought the cheerful tidings that the Thirtieth Division, composed chiefly of National guard units from North and South Carolina and Tennessee, probably will embark within a few days for home. The despatch read: 'The Twenty-seventh division, totaling ,484 officers and 12,681 [ men, ana the Thirtieth division. | I totaling 488 officers and 12,0991 men, both of which operated on the British front, have been withdrawn from the Lemansarea and probably will embark within a few days for home." Mrs. Alice Kimbrell Dead. Mrs. Alice E. Kimbrell, wife of Samuel W. Kimbrell, a farmer of Upper Fort Mill, died Monday morning at 10:30 o'clock while undergoing an operation at the Fennell Infirmary at Rock Hill. She had been a sufferer from goitre for a number of years and it was while being treated for this affliction that she passed away. Mrs. Kimbrell was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Sutton, of the township, and was 31 years of age, having been born December 3, 1887. She was married to Mr. Kimbrell about 14 years ntrn anrl fr? t-Kic nninn moxa V\ MI>\4 VV> VKIt.7 UHIV/II YT CI C UUI 11 two daughters, little Misses Mary ane Sadie Kimbrell. With her husband and two daughters, she is survived by her parents, several brothers and sisters and a number of other relatives in this city and vicinity. Early in life Mrs. Kimbrell joined Philadelphia Methodist church and had been a constant attendant upon services there. She was a splendid woman, possessing the traits of character which made her a true Christian and devoted wife and mother. The funeral service was con- i ducted from the home of the parents Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 i o'clock by the Rev. W. S. Goodwin, pastor of the deceased, assisted by Rev. J. R. Smith. The burial was in Flint Hill churchyard. State Free from Cattle Tick. Farmers and others interested in cattle raising and marketing will be interested to know that South Carolina will be free of the cattle tick quarantine after December 1. After that date cattle may be marketed wherever desired without interference by the Federal authorities, and without the necessity of accepting lower prices than those paid for cattle from other tick-free regions. They may bring in better breeding stock without danger that the imported cattle will die from tick fever, and their cattle will be making flesh and milk, instead of feeding parasites. Nr. Henry to Return South. The current issue of Mill News contains the following announcment: At a meeting of the directors of the Dunean mill at Greenville, S. C.. Nov. 16, H. J. Haynesworth. well known lawyer of that city, was elected president of the mill, succeeding J. Adger Smyth, who resigned several weeks ago. B. C. Matthews, a banker of Newberry, was elected vice president, and R. E. Henry, now of Utica, N. Y., but formerly with the Victor-Monaghan plant at Greenville, was elected treasurer and general manager. Mr. Henry was a few years ago general manager of the plants of the Fort. Mill Mfg. company in this city, and his friends nere win be interested to know that he is soon to return to this State. Seven steamships, which, according to London dispatches, will leave Liverpool within the nixt ten days, will bring home practically all of the American troops now in England. Three ships now enroute have on board 382 officers and 6,614 men. w. s. a. DOUBLE-BARREL DOLLARS Ever-y dollar you can land to the Government fives you two ahota at the enemy! First, you are helping te flnaaee your country 1m the greatest crisis of its history?you are helping to equip and send soldiers into the Held against autocracy. Second, you are saving?you are denying yourself the unnecessary purchases that are taxing transportation faellities almost to the breaking point and that are keeping service and materials engaged In nnneoessary purposes. Every dollar lent shortens the war. Every dollar lent lengthens year savings aooouat. Investment la War Savings Stamps Is Patriettsit pins Profit w * * ; * ' , NOTICE?We are agents for all periodicals and magazines. Will be glad to send in your subscription for the above. Jones Drug Company. FOR SALE?Nice Jerfey Cow with young calf, price $86.00. Also have a few nice Duroc-Jersey Pigs yet. S. E. Bailee, Prop. Elmwood Farm. BaMSMMMwaaaaaamamaenKW ANTED-To buy load of Good Hay er New Shucks. B. W. Bradford. A BARGAIN?I have on*of the biggest bargains you ever saw* in a sec ond-hand 88-Note Piano. Nice enough or any parlor. B. W. Bradford. Meet Your Friends At the Dewdrop Inn. Service lO to 2, 4:30 to 8. Mrs. Jas. D. Fulp, Mlaa Nora Hamilton. GINNER'S NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that, until further notice, the gins of the Fort Mill Ginnery will be operated only four days each week?Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The Fort Mill Ginnery. AN ORDINANCE. Be it Ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen, the Town Council, of the Town of Fort Mill, S. C., by Authority of the Same. Section I. That a levy of ten (10) mills on each and every dollar of real and personal property, not exempt from tuxation, held, owned, or liable for taxation, in the town of Fort Mill, S. C., on the 1st day of J&nuarv, 1918, be, and the same is hereby made for the following purposes: Ordinary purposes 3 mills Int. Waterw'ks bonds 2| " Sinking Fund li " Fire Protection Equip. 3$ " Sec. 2. That said taxes shall become Hnu nnd noof fW? M.ivt ^ujki/iv av UIC UIIICC U1 Lilt" City Treasurer on the 1st day of November, 1918. Taxes may be paid up to and including the 16th day of November, 1918. Thereafter, and up to the 1st day of January, 1919, a penalty of 16 per cent, will attach to said taxes not paid before November 16th, 1918. Sec. 3. That after the 1st day of January, 1919, executions will be issued against all delinquents for the amount of taxes, penalties and costs, in ac- | cordance with the laws of the state of South Carolina and the municipal ordinancea. Done and ratified in council in regular session assembled in Fort Mill, S. C., this 24th day of October, 1918. B. E. PATTERSON, Attest: Mayor. W. A. ROACH. Treasurer. Electric th? *eat t?n^ niTTTn^ Mild- Laxative, Ol 1 J bad Family Medicir^ $> 4 4) I L u t I s a F i c k Don't trust to luck to ti 4 future, for luck has a wa; 4 you most need help. ! Prepare against, emerge are in srood health and ah you won't have to depend the future. I Many men are called I have money. Did you e\ i these men got that monej | THEY SAVED IT. SC * 4 Per Cent Interest Pai< I I The Savir See Our F Our Fall and Housefurnishings i invite you to make Organs, Sewing Ranges, Oil Sto\ Wood Heaters, Grates for stoves a tresses, 3illow Cas er Beds, Sheets, B Dining Tables, H Wardrobes, Etc. 5 bile and bicycle Ti Young ^ 1 Steele Mote Fort Mi Automobile Repaii | General, Goodrlcl t and T | Our Prices arc 1 \ V * . Pattern uuwi ? X We * . " E W "Schloss Men who c "Success 4- to 18 yes Stetson i Bates Sh Men, Worn ? Coat Sui Manufactu Milliner^ i *" We also Squares, V Traveling If you wj Patters "Fori t-? y ' r , 1 c k | 1 e Thing j ike care of you in the y of deserting you when | mcies NOW, while you le to earn money, then * I on luck or charity in 4 "lucky" because they 1 rer think how most of 4 r? ; > CAN YOU. 1 on Savings Accounts. igs Bank. | all Stock. Winter stock of s complete and we i an inspection. Machines, Stoves, fes, Oil Heaters, Laundry Stoves, nd fireplaces, Mates, Bolsters, Feathlankets, Comforts, all Trees, Buffet, >ee us for automoubes and Casings. k Wolfe. j tr Company, | ill, S. C. J rs and Accessories. ? h and Fisk Tires J ubes. 4 5 Reasonable. J t. f* WHO UIJ UUUUO OIUIO) 1 Do Not Sell '.verything, but f| \ I re Do Sell 11 4" * ' Wm* I U I the Best. I ' Haltimnrp" onH ? * ? U11U V/VG1 WUitlS lor I are. I " and "World Beater'* Suits for Boys I irs of age. I ind No Name Hats. *4* i oes for Men. Long Wear Shoes for en and Children. its and Long Coats from The Best rers. y that is Right anywhere. sell the best makes of Rugs, Art Window Shades, Trunks, Suit Cases, Bags, Etc. ant the best, we have it. on's Drv Goods Store. t Mill's Fastest Growing Store." B B COTTON | *' We have never presumed to advise our farmer friends Z t. when to sell cotton, neither do we advise them when to * Z hold it. We are here to lend you money if you desire & t to hold it, and to receive your money on deposit if you Z t sell it. Even in the panic of 1914, when banks all over Z t the country had cold feet and refused to lend on cotton Z ? we advertised that we would lend to the limit on cotton a t and by so doing hundreds of our customers cleaned up a Z thousands of dollars. Z t r i i .1 ...... - 4 rarmers nave made this bank what it is today and we 4 always have their interests at heart. < I Our resources are well over a quarter of a million dol- <! O 4 lars and still growing. {I Come in and let's talk it over. V < > I IS- * (You know which bank? Uncle Sam's) \\ < > <,.4t4<S4 iy <* <? 4-?4*-4' -?? <*> ?>4-?>4-^4<i>>4<fr4<t>4??4?4???> <' < > o iGood Groceries. II t :: ^ - < < Knr *? mm?-?? 1 f - --* - A _ m a u fjVUVI U1 OIUVIV U1 ?, >vCl IC!S j, 4 of tested merit we believe that :: f our store cannot be out-classed. !; Our prices are always at the bottom ;; and we are prepared to serve the )\ public with the best of everything in our line. : Phone us your wants. We are al- 3! ways "on the job." I I i; % _ni i Parks Grocery Co., t 1 ?- s ; : f none 116 | . s?;naa? i I The Cash Market, ^.5^"' | Fort Mill, S. C. ii Fresh Meats, Fish and Country ;! Produce of All Kinds. Phone us your wants. | Reasonable Prices Best Service. | i j * i