Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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I ITE?iS OF LOCAL INTEREST. W T.ie best price for cotton on the Fort Mill market today is 27 cents. f Next Wednesday is Christmas f Day* Mr. T. Mclver Hughes, of Lancaster, was a visitor to Fort Mill Monday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Culp last Thursday morning, a daughter. Miss Wilina Potts has ac/K.?vi . >/l .1 vwAoitmn in t Ua (rmnoi'U a |ivi^ui\/n 111 \ |^i vwi j store of the Potts Supply company. A telegram received to-day by the family announced the arrival in New York of Capt. S W. Parks, of the Fort Mill Light Infantry. The Rev. Edward Mack, 0. D., of Union Theological seminary, wi I preach at the morning and evening services in the Presbyterian church next Sunday. Dr. I and Mrs. Mack will be the guests during the Christmas holidays of Mrs. Hattie Mack. Mr. J. M. Brackett has announced that he will open a business in the Meacham building on Trade street about Eh Unnrllinrr Konxrv on/1 fj tX 11 U? I X y irn, Iiauumi^ nvu ? j uuu fancy groceries for the retail trade. Rev. W. S. Goodwin left Thursday with his family for their new home in Central. His sucesssor, the Rev. W. R. Bouknight arrived with his family in Fort Mill last Thursdav evening. The time for the payment of State and county taxes without i penalty expires on Tuesday, December 31. Fort Mill people I who do not know the amount of their taxes can learn same by calling at the First National Bank. Quite a number of subscriptions to The Times expire with the first of the year 1919. Look at the label on your paper and if your time is out. come in at -^y?ard renew the subscription^^^^annot send you tin paper uiiie?Nl| is paid for in advance. There will be no issue of The Times next Thursday. The force, alter laboring: through twelve months, feels like a short rest and are sure the readers will he willing for it. The next issue of the paper will appear on Thursday. January 2. 1919. Fort Mill friends of Capt. Geo. VV. Potts, wounded in action some time ago, will be pleased to know that he has so far recovered as to be able to return to his command. This information came a few days ago in a letter from Captain Potts to his father, D. O. Potts, of the Pleasant Valley section. There was no preaching at any of the Fort Mill churches Sunday night on account of the lack of lights. It was said that a force of repairmen were at work Sunday on the transmission lines and did not complete the work until too late an hour to furnish current for the lights. There were ginned In York county prior to December 1. 1918, 30,134 bales of cotton, as.compared usth 23,088 bales ginned to the corresponding date in 1917, according to a report furnished The 'limes by Joe M. Taylor, census reporting agent. Bowman Merritt, Sr., oh Saturdap sold to Osmond Barber the t Merritt cottage and lot on Monroe White street.. The considerate hn was not learned. It is said that Prof. W. II. Ward ??w\oo r ?'/\m Qnrn t t trii lo i?tt A V> I I I IIIVIVC I I v'l I I UJM lliv HIVV the house at an early date. The local Red Cross chapter, together with chapters of the organization throughout the country, on Monday began its annual Christmas "roll call" to secure its quota of new members. Enrollment during the drive is to be voluntary and the membeuship fee is $1. In every city, town, and hamlet, and even at country crossroads, stations have been established so that every person who desires may join the organization. Among the Fort Mill youny men who have received their discharges from the army camps and training schools during the last few days and returned tc their homes in this city are Geo. L. Hall, John A. Boyd, Alfred 0. Jones, Jesse L. Blackwelder, Gary Windle, Heath Belk. Eb. Bayne, Thomas L. Wilson, Parks O. Boyd, Bryar Po'ts. Besides these, severa colored men have been discharged ana returned to theis homes in the township. s * p ??? I ? I ? Misses Carolyn Banks and Mary Oweps, of Columbia,- were quests for t|ie week-end of Miss Hattie Belk'j Miss Care line Dick, of Sumter, was thti week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Ardrey. Miss Florence Lawrence, of Florence, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Everard Ardrey. Walter Banks Meacham has suffered a relapse from influenza and is again confined to his home with the disease. The Rev. Iverson Graham, of Columbia Theological seminary, supplied the pulpit of the Presbyterian church last Sunday. For the convenience of the public the local postoffice will exchange mails next Sunday afternoon with trains Nos. 27. and 28. Miss F.stelle Massev left Tuesday for Richmond, Va., where she is to take a course in the nurses training school at Tucker's Hospital. The Majestic today offers a thrilling five-reel story of the great Northwest, in which a pretty girl and the Royal Mounted police take a prominent partWilliam Desmond, the good looker and actor, plavs the lead ing role. Fort Mill jurors drawn to serve at the special term of York court to be held on December 80th arc W. S. Moss. VV. J. Steele, S. P. Sutton. F. E. Merritt and A. O Jones. This is the term of court ordered for the trial of Sam Johnson, negro, who is charged with attempted criminal assault. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Hall, of the township, on Tuesday received a message from the war department stating that their son. Sergt. dhos. Hall, was killed in action on October 8. Sergt. Hall had previously been reported as seriously wounded. 11 6 was a member of the Fort MiN Light Infantry, and had been with the company for several yeais, seeing service on the .Mexican border in 11)16. He was about 23 vears of age and popular with the younger social set. His many friends deeply rcg4B^lcnm of his death. Death of an Aged Lady. Mrs. Samantha Merritt died at her home in Fort Mill Thursday after a short illness and was buried Friday in Flint Hill cemetery after funeral services conducted at the home by the Rev. W. 11. Bauknight, pastor of the Methodist church, assisted by the Rev. J. W. H. Dyches, pastor of the Baptist church. She had just passed her 72nd birthday, having been born in the township December 10, 1846, and her long life was spent in this community. She was married December 20, 1865, to Bowman Merritt who had just returned from the War Between the Sections in which he served throughout, and he survives her together with the following chiU dren: T. Hey ward Merritt of Rock Hill, Bowman Merritt, Jr., Coker Merritt and Leroy Merritt of Eort Mill, Mrs. J. E. Bailey of Shelby, N. C., and A. E. Merritt of California. Mrs. Merritt was a devoted Christian, a faithful and consistent member of the Methodist church, and the influence of her simple faith'and splendid character will long be felt in the community which mourns her loss. CARD OF THANKS. * Wo wish to thank our many friend* for their kindness shown us during tht illness and death of our wife anc mother. How man Merritt, Sr. and Family. ? Hasans Elect Hew Officers. /. he annual meeting of Catawba Lodge, No. 66, Ancient Free Masons of South Carolina, Thursday night the following officers were elected to serve for the coming year: F. E. Ardrey, worshipful master; J. B. Elliott, senior warden; L. M. Massey, junior warden; W. A. Roach, treasurer; C. S. Link, secretary; B. E. Patterson, senior deacon; S. J. Collins, junior deacon; J. M. Hutchinson and H. D. Harkey stewards; Joseph Tschellier,. tyler; Rev. J. \V. H. Dyches, chaplain. A public installation of these officers will be held in the Masonic hall on the night of December 26 after which supper will be served to the members of the fraternity in the community and their ladies. FOR SALE?A Ford Touring Car in good shape. It is a bargain at $325.00. G. C. DEESE & Co., Itock Hill, S. C. THE MAJESTIC. "Where It'j 'Pleasure la Seek Pleasure. " We expect a raft of people will be CLOSIN' IN on us to see "CLOSIN' IN" It's all about the Canadian Northwest and a pretty girl who didn't appreciate a real wan until the big crisis/ Jls full of thrills as an egg is of mcaU 7 he hero is William Desmon who plays the role of a member of the Canadian Northwest Royal Mounted. If you ^ Si 1A s _ L _ J fjcrmii yuuixeif 10 mus nanasome "Bill" mnd pretty Maud IVaync you'll do yourself a grievous Wrong. SEE IT TO-DAY. DR. A. I? OTT, DtNTIST Office hours, 8 a. m. to 5 p. m. (Br. Spratt's office) Belk Building, Fort Mill, S. C. TAX NOTICE-ISIS. Office of th? County TrMinrtr of York County. York, S. C. Sept. 17, 1918. Notice it hereby given that the Tax Books for York county will be opened on Tuesday, the 16th 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 month of January, 1919, and Two per cent penalty for all payments made in the month of February, 1919, atid Seven per cent penalty will be added to all payments made from the 1st day of March, 1919, to the 15th day of March, 1919, and after this date all unpaid taxes will go isto 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 * a? J-- -v yim-a ui kuo iiuunty ior me convenience of taxpayers as heretofore; but owing to the exacting nature of my duties as a member of Local Exemption Board I No. 2, 1 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 1 shall take ! pleasure in giving prompt attention to all 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 mati ters if they will mention the Township j or Townships in which their property | or properties are located. HARRY E. NEIL, Treasurer ot York County^ EmHnmnnmsMR NOTICE! | I hare a full stock of W Apples, ? Oranges, 6 Tangerines, | 6rapefruit,^^ I Seeded Ra^LI "Sn Maid" Cluster Raisins, Candles anil v Nuts. 1 "Yoti are Welcome." I Win. P. KARRIS. | Meet Your Friends At th* Dewdrop Inn. Swdf lO to a, 4:30 to S. Mrs. Jas. D. Fulp, MIm Norm Hamilton. 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 tbe 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. O. The Times is $1.25 per year, strictly in advance. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR 1919. Notice of Opening of Books of Auditor for I .isting 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 ruy office in fork 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 RanHanR 1 Pprrv Permmon 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 18th, 1919. At Fort Mill, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, January 14, 16 and 16, 1919. At McConnellsville, Saturday, January 1H. 1919. At Ojrdcn, .Monday, January 20, 1919 At Coates'a Tavern (Roddey's), Tuesday, January 21, 1919. At Rock Hid. from Wednesday, January 22, to Tuesday, January 28. 1919. At MeGill Bro. Store, Thursday, January 80, 1919. At York, from Friday. January 81. to February 20, 1919. All males between the aRes of twenty-one and sixty years, are liable to a poll tax of $1.00, and all persons so 1 liable are especially requested to eiye ' thp numh"rs of their respective school districts in makintr their returns. BRODUS M. LOVE, Auditor York County. < j TO THE I FORT In a short time you w business men of our to of you who are develop liance and habits of ^ others will not. I Therefore, our advice i t thrift right now by op * at the Savings Bank ol it from time to time as ! x BOYS! This is good ad t 4 Par Cent Interest Pai I The Savij | Chris Christmas is hei Why worry at your relative, frier 1 lie onrl lira jg k-/v_ ^ UO U11U *T L. ! Celebrate Peace | Sy refurnishing | New Furniture. I Young ^ o ;j Steele Mote I; Fort M A Automobile Repai General, Goodric and 1 Our Prices ar Paltersi We E W "Schloss' Men w ho ca ''Success" 4 to IS yeai Stetson ai Bates She Men, Wome Coat Suit Manufactur Millinery I We also Squares, W I Traveling L If you wa Pattersi "Fort BOYS OF ! MILL! I rill become the active ^ wd, that is to say those ^ )injf character, aelf-re- ^ industry and thrift? t I i is to start the habit of ening a bank account Fort Mill and add to you can. ^ vice?will you heed it? + id on Savings Accounts. t ngs Bank. I ; ? ?e ee 1 ...il ?' ? ? itmas | re. | tout a present for : id or neighbor? 2 will decide for you. | ' and Christmas ? I your home with & & Wolfe. >r Company, * mi. s. c. J irs and Accessories. zh and Fisk Tires { Tubes. | e Reasonable. J oil's Dry Goods StoW^^H very thing, but ?'f> e Do Sell the Best. Baltimore" Suits and Vvercoats for I and "World Beater" Suits for Boys age. id No Name Bats. g^H ies for Men. Long Wear Shoes for n and Children. I ^ s and Long Coats from The Best ^ ers. that is Right anywhere. sell the best makes of Rugs, Art indow Shades, Trunks, Suit Cases, lags, Etc. nt the best, we have it. nil's Dry Goods Store. Mill's Fastest Growing Store.** | y a ! QUESTION- I T 5 I ^ Are Your Liberty Bonds Half Paid For? jj ? t If not, come in and make a payment T I TO-DAY, 7 <; < ^ As we will have to make a payment on your bond? on f this date, which will make total payments that we have ^ made on your bonds of 50 per cent, of the subscription. $ ! I i We are carrying these bonds for you * easy terms, J | i I so please don't impose on us. \ [ t o I (You bow which bank ?Uncle Sam's) \\ o j * s* > >$> * $> <* <? " + ?P?M MIMMII ? > fr?0 t ? ? ?? ? ?<?!?> I Good Groceries. I y o t " I s==== t For a general stock of ft, scries f of tested merit we believe that <; i our store cannot be out-classed. \l Our prices are always at the bottom ]\ t and we are prepared to serve the ;; | public with the best of everything ie <| 1 T UUi I1UC. 1 o Phone us your wants. We are al- <! | J ways "on tne job." jj < < > , ^ < i O 4 i < o 4 4 > Parks Grocery Co., Phone 110 | + + ?? ???SS??0 ????? ? ? OLD SANTA v Will smack his lips when he comes into our place sad sees ?; * the large and select line of Fresh lfeats. Fruits, Vegetables, 11 t and Country Produce that we have laid ia for the Holidays. 1 * We are still pleasing the people in quality and price, and 1 > * "If It's in Town, Taylor Has It/' ! \ \ The Cash Market, PrsfritUr. | ?????????