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ITEMS OF LOCAL UlTEftEST. The best price for cotton on the Fort -Mill market today is 25 cents. Mrs. R. L. Erwin, of Charlotte, was a guest during the past week of Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Grier. Miss Isabel Massey, of Charlotte, was a week-end visitor in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Massey. firs. Hamilton Courtney, of Charlotte, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Culp. Miss Ethel Hughes, of Char-! lotte, visited her parents, Mr. I and Mrs. E. L. Hughes, in this city during the past week. Mr. Edwin S. Reid, of Chatham, Va.. joined his family here for a week-end visit in the home of Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Elliott. Mr. and Mrs. John M. Massey, Charlotte, were visitors in Fort Mill during the past week! the guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Massey. Thos. L. Wilson and Parks 0. Boyd, two Fort Mill young men, who have been in the army have returned home, having been honorably discharged from the, service several days ago. The casualty list published Friday contained the name of Sergt. Joe M. Belk, of Fort Mill, as having been seriously wounded. On Sunday the names Thos. L. Hall, Fred Long and Malcolm Rogers, all of this city, as having been wounded. William Gaddy and George Ledbetter, two colored men, have opened a blacksmith and repair shop in the old garage building ,< to the rear of Harris' livery | stable. This is a business which j Fort Mill has greatly needed for several months. J The Harris livery stable will i be closed next Saturday, after j being located at the head of < Main street for a number of i years. The stock, vehicles, etc., J will be sold at auction on Main t street Saturday afternoon. i In his advertisement else- 1 where, Mr. Burton H. Massey, 1 of Ruck Hill, invites all those in need of farm animals to call on i him at Harris' livery stable and l look over the lot of mules he has j on hand. Mr. Massev will be in i Fort Mill for some days. : In the recent campaign for 1 contributions to the war work ' fund the pupils of the graded school made a splendid showing, 1 their contributions being re- 1 ported by Prof. W. H. Ward as amounting to $117.50. Mr. A. L. Parks left Sunday for a visit to his sister ai Swansea, S. C., and attended the sessions of the grand lodge of Masons which convened in ' Charleston on Tuesday as the representative of the local lodge of Free Masons. The Red Cross chapter has been unusually active during the past week owing to an emergency call for numerous garments for the Beigian children. The work rooms were open Saturday when a large number of garments were given out to members to be made up ana returned for shipment before Christmas. The Rev. J. O. Reavis, D. D., of Columbia Theological seminary filled the pulpit of the Presbyterian church Sunday morning and evening. The evening service was joined in by the congregations of the Baptisi and Methodist churches to hear the address of Dr. Reavis on his rpppnf visit tn th#> Christian missions of Japan and Korea. Dr'. Reavis was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Bailes during his stay here. The attraction at The Majestic Theatre today is a five-reel Triangle play entitled "Station Content." GloriaSwanson, who plays the part of a lady telegraph operator, makes a thrilling rescue on a gas tricycle of a fast train which is speeding on to certain destruction on a burning trestle. Miss Swanson is well known to Majestic patrons, many of whom will welcome the opportunity of seeing her ir. this most thrilling photoplay. The December meeting of Kanawha chapter. Daughters of the American Revolution, was held last Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. John J. Bailes as hostess. The members who were present devoted the afternoon to sewing to fill an emergency call from the Red Cross chapter and the usual literary, programme was omitted. In \he absence of the regent, Mrs. E. M. Belk presided. * 11mi 11 in < 'i vrij 1 ' v" Mr. J. H. Sutton, who lives two miles west of Fort Mill has had several cases of influenza in his family during the last ten days. Mr. D. P. Brown, overseer of weaving in mill No. 1, of the Fort Mill Mfg. company, will move his family frqm Camden. S. C.. about the 1st of the year and will occupy the Warren house on White street. There are at present very few cases of *'flu" in Fort Mill. During the last two weeks several cases have been reported, but it was of a mild form nnr) tlio vinfimc ova oniJ I? waavs ?*iv V ?VVI UIO HI C OOIU IU UC on the road to recovery. Mrs. Betty Archy, of this city, on Satuaday received a message from the war department stating that her son, Paivate Mack Archy, had been wounded in Fsance. No details were given. A negro man walked into one of the local drug stores Sunday afternoon and asked for a box of "submarine tablets.Smilingly, the clerk passed him a box of aspirin tablets, and the colored man went on his way. A cablegram received from Lieut. Philip Hunter, of York, who has been in a German prison camp for several months, has been received by his mother, in York, advising that he is now in London. Lieut. Hunter was a member of the medical corps. Douglas Nin s and Lee Phillips, two Fort Mill young men who left Newport News, Va., several months ago on a coastwise steamer bound for New Foundland, returned to their homes in this city Sunday at noon. The young men tell quite an interesting story of their experiences on board and in the land of the far North. "PI *. -n J 1 ' ' xne icii-year-uiu uaugnier 01 Mr. and Mrs. Walter McKinney, who live one mile north of Fort Mill, died last Thursday from complications following an attack of influenza, and was buried Friday in New Unity cemetery, -his city. Mr. McKinney's en.ire family have been afflicted with the disease during the last ;wo weeks. The annual report of Magisrate E. S. Parks, of Fort Mill, lias been submitted to the county luthorities. The report covers ihe year ending October 31, 1918 ind shov>s that during the period he issued 25 warrants and i-xecuted ten; presided at ten irials and one preliminary; recorded nine convictions and one acquittal, and collected fines to the amount of $115. We believe the time is at hand when the voters of school district No. 28 (Fort Mill) should adopt the compulsory school attendance law. We see each day numbers of children on the streets who ought to be in school, and inquiry of these little fellows as to why they are not in school, seems to lay the blame on the parents. About the only i - remeay in cases of this kind is to compel the parents to send the children to school. There has been a great deal of complaint made during the last few days about the condition of the roads in the upper part of the township, and a trip over these roads will convince anyone that the complaints were not without cause. In places the ditches have filled up and the rain water flows down the center of the roads, while in other places great ruts have beenjeut by the vehicles. The roads appear to not have been worked any in the last several months, and the prediction is made that unless some hasty work is done, it will he an imI i iimiih ! \tm I III Bill tmumm i hi stretches when the bad weather sets in. The township supervisor's laxity in the discharge of his duty is charged as being responsible for this condition. ' ' 'I FOR RENT?Two-Horse Farm near Steel Creek. Apply to F. E. Ardrey. FOR SALE?A Ford Touring Car in <*^*4 T* 2. ? ? * -* aonr no KWU Biinp". iv IB q unrein ivf)40.w. G. C. DEESE & Co., Kock Hill, S. C. *j? S ' B - Peace and Plenty Are about to be here again, but keep on saving your nickels by buying from the Cash and Carry Store. Your patronage is appreciated and satisfaction is guaranteed. Phone No. 61. D. A. Lee's Cash 6rocery. We Buy Old False Teeth. We pay from $2.00 to $35.00 per sot (broken or not). We also pay actual value for Diamonds, old Gold, Silver and Bridge-work. Send at once by parcel post and receive cash by return mail MAZER'S TOO TH SPECIALTY Dtpl. X. 2007 So. 5th Si. PHILADELPHIA. PA. THE MAJESTIC. '' Where It i 'Pleasure to Seel( Pleasure.'' ZA?cxI Train for "STATION CONTENT" With Beautiful Gloria Swanson, LEA VES 4:00 and 9:00 P. M. Continuous TO DAY (Thursday) We expect to carry quite a crowd in our vACaleslic Car for "Station Content." The picture portrays the longings of a lonely wife for contentment, and her widelycarried search for happiness which ultimately brings her back her husband. "ALL ABOARD FOR STATION CONTENT." TAX NOTICE-1018. Office of the County Treasurer of York County. York, S. C. Sept. 17, 1918. Notice is hereby given that the Tax Hooks for York county will be opened on Tuesday, the 15th day of October, 1918, and remain open until the 31st day of December, 1918, for the collection of State, county, school and local taxes, for the fiscal year 1918, without penalty; after which day a One per cent penalty will be added to all payments made in the monlh of January, 1919, and Two per cent penalty for all payments made in the month of February, 1919, and Seven per cent penalty will be added to all payments made from the 1st day of March, 1919, to the lhth day of March, 1919, and after this date all unpaid taxes will go into executions and all unpaid Single Polls will be turned over to the several Magistrates for prosecution in accordance with law. It is my desire to attend different parts of the county for the convenience of taxpayers as heretofore; but owing to the exacting nature of my duties as a member of Local Exemption Board No. 2, I am required at all times to be within call of the office of the Board and must remain at the county seat. All of the Banks of the county will offer their accommodations and facilities to Taxpayers who may desire to make use of the same, and I shall take pleasure in giving prompt attention to afl correspondence on the subject. All Taxpayers appearing at my office will receive prompt attention. Note?The Tax Books will be made up by Townships, and parties writing about Taxes will always expedite matters if they will mention the Township or Townships in which their property or properties are located. HARRY E. NEIL, Treasurer ot York County. NOTICE! I I have a full stock of B Apples, I Oranges, Tangerines, Grapefruit, Seeded Raisins, "Sun Maid" Cluster ' Raisins, Candies and Nuts. a ''You are Welcome." 5 Wm. P. HARRIS. I Meet Your Friends At th? > Dewdrop Inn. Stnlf lO to 8, 4:30 to 8. Mm Jm. D. Fulp, Mlaa Not* Hamilton. . COLLEGE OF CHAILESTOlfT^ Founded 1786. 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, HARRISON RANDOLPH, President. Charleston, S. C. The Times is $1.25 per year, strictly in advance. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR 1919. Notice of Opening of Books of Auditor for Listing Returns for Taxation. Auditor's Office, Dec. 2, 1918. Pursuant to the requirements of the Statute on the subject, notice is hereby given that my books will be open in my office in ifork Courthouse, on Wednesday. January 1st, 1919, for the purpose of listing tor taxation all Personal and Real Property held in York County on January 1, 1919, and will be kept open until the 20th day of February, 1919, and for the convenience of the taxpayers of the county 1 will beat the places enumerated below on the dates named: At Clover, Wednesday and Thursday, January 1 and 2, 1919. At Point (at Harper's), Friday, Jannary 3. 1919. At Bandana, (Perry Ferguson Store) Saturday, January 4, 1919. At Smyrna, Tuesday, January 7, 1919. At Hickory Grove, Wednesday and Thursday, January 8 and 9, 1919. At Sharon, Friday, January 10 and Saturday, January 11, 1919. At Newport, Monday, January 13th, 1919. At Fort Mill, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, January 14, 15 and 16, 1919. At McCoqnellsville, Saturday, January 18, 1919. At Ojrden, Monday, January 20, 1919 At Coates's Tavern (Roddey's), Tuesday, January 21, 1919. At Kock Hill, from Wednesday, January 22, to Tuesday, January 28. 1919. At MeGill Bro. 'a Store, Thursday, January 30, 1919. At York, from Friday, Janaary 31, to February 20, 1919. All males between the apjes of twenty-one and sixty years, are liable to a poll tax of $1.00, and all persons so liable are especially requested to eive the numbers of their respective school districts in making their returns. BRODUS M. LOVR, Auditor York County. | TO THE 1 ! FORT * 6 In a short time you w business men of our to1 of you who are develop liance and habits of i T . % others will not. * Therefore, our advice i thrift right now by opt at the Savings Bank of it from time te time as ? BOYS! This is good ad * 4 Per Cent Interest Paii t The Savii | See Our F Our Fall and Housefurnishings i invite you to make Organs, Sewing Ranges, Oil Sto^ Wood Heaters, Grates^for stoves a tresses, Pillow Cas er Beds, Sheets, B Dining Tables, H Wardrobes, Etc. 5 bile and bicycle Ti Young ^ wammnmmummmBBmmmuBsm I Steele Mote | Fort Mi + Automobile Repaii t General, Goodric t and T J Our Prices arc % ... -. - - > . . . > I I I ?? Patters We E W "Schloss' Men who a 4 to 18 yea Stetson a Bates Sli< Men, Wo mi Coat Sui Manufactui Millinery We also Squares, W Traveling ] If you wa _ Patters "Fort BOYS OF MILL! I ill become the active wn, that is to say those ing; character, self-reindust.ry and thrift ? s to start the habit of jning a bank account Fort Mill and add to you can. vice ?will you heed it? + d on Savings Accounts. lgs Bank. ; I I all Stock. I Winter stock of f is complete and we i an inspection. Machines, Stoves, /es, Oil Heaters, Laundry Stoves, nd fireplaces, Mates, Bolsters, Feath- ? lankets, Comforts, | all Trees, Buffet, | >ee us for automo- g ubes and Casings. ? Wolfe. ! J >r Company, ? ill, S. C. j A rs and Accessories. h and Fisk Tires } ubes. i Reasonable. j sD ^. . on's Dry Goods Store JE 4 * 3CE^ ^ ^J&0' il uu nui oeu verything, but | re Do Sell the Best. ' "4 gft Baltimore" Suitsf and Overcoats for are. " and "World Beater" Suits for Boys rs of age. nd No Name Hats. | lies for Men. Long Wear Shoes for I en and Children. | ts and Long Coats from The Best ? rers. | that is Right anywhere. | sell the best makes of Rugs, Art | 'indow Shades, Trunks, Suit Cases, | Bags, Etc. I int the best, we have it. | on's Dry Goods Store. I Mill's Fastest Growing Store." I I Pay Your Taxes, j We have had a copy of the county Tax Book v made at our own expense for the convenience ^ of the public and will be pleased to give you 1 the amount of your tax, forward remittance to ? the County Treasurer and obtain his receipt $ for you. Z We also have worked out a plan whereby + you may deposit your Liberty Bonds with this ? strong National Bank just the same as money $ and issue you a Certificate of Deposit bearing ^ 4 interest of 4 I -4 per cent, payable on demand. 4 I (You know which bank ? Uncle Sam's) | ?4? O f ?'4.f4^ % t Good Groceries. \ ' i ^ ' * For a general stock of r % C ?? - 4 4 of tested merit we believe that + + our store cannot be out-classed. % Our prices are always at the bottom ? and we are prepared to sei ve the public with the best of everything in our line. ? Phone us your wants. We are al- | t ways "on the job." * J t \ ? | i Parks Grocery CoL, | Phone 116 I t t a 1 n CAMTfl I vki^ aMil l M t | X Will smack his lips when he comes into our place and sees X T the large and select line of Fresh Meats, Fruits, Vegetables, % t and Country Produce that we nave laid in for the Holidays. X * We are still pleasing the people in quality and price, and X "If It's in Town, Taylor Has It." ^ \ The Cash Market, Proprietor. i t I