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THE FOBT MTTJ. TIKE8 1 ts i^th7~" ~~""riiir~-"iiT,1.i? thm Timaa nrltaaeoatribattoeaon Itraaabjaota kat d*M not utm to publkh mora than >00 wm-rf. a* *ny aubjaat. Tha rickt la mwrij to?Mt \ farf aaoa-aanlaatla*! wbalWrf far psMlwtfca. On application'to tho pablfokor. dwrttat vatoo aro mad# known to thooo Interested. Toloobono. local and loacdiotanoo. Mo. lit. Bntorod at tho oootoAeo at Fort MiU. 8. C.. aa taall matter of tho ooeond claoo. Urn ? THUI&DAY. JAN. 9, 1919. Every successful farmer exercises srreat care in planning his crops far in advance of the planting season. Last year's experience with both cotton and cotton seed should prove a valuable lesson to Southern farmers and it should prove a determining factor in the campaign to reduce the cotton acreage this year. The price of two cotton crops depends on the acreage planted to cotton this spring. It is a well known fact that 10,000,000 bples of will bring as much money as 12,000.000 bales, and it is, therefore, a bit puzzling why the farmer does not reduce his cotton acreage 20 per cept. thus saving labor and fertilizer and enabling him to realize more money from other crops. The great war, which has cost billions in treasure and millions of lives on the altar of sacrifice; has given our own Statue of Liberty a rebaptism, democracy a new birth, the world a magaanimous ideal, and a free people a tremendous task to promulgate and perpetuate the benign benefits of public institutions. that liberty, justice and truth may prevail in all nations and among all people. Should such a thing as equal suffrage be established in South Carolina, we dare say that not one in ten votes would be cast by women. Our wives and mothers are far more concerned in the care of their homes and in rearing their children to useful cittzenship. Though man may fail in his effort to make this world "safe for democracy," we should not forget that God has promised ultimately to make democracy safe for the universe, for to all eter nitv hia nnhiprta aiili Km biipK because of their own free choice. Someone remarked the other day that Columbus discovered America in 1492 and that William der Kaiser discovered it in 1918. Will Urge Tax Reform. Reform of the State tax system will be one of the chief propositions advanced by Robert A. Cooper, when he assumes the duties of governor on January 21st. It is understood that Governor Cooper will recommend to the General Assembly the passage of a law providing an executive budget, somewhat similar to the law now in force in the State of Virginia. Frequently during the campaign last summer Mr. Coope/ advocated making the county the unit or a tax district. Under this plan, which presumes the adoption of the budget idea, the total amount of the State budget would be apportioned among the counties according to taxable wealth, the wealth of the several counties -to be ascertained by a tax survey of each county. / tteai tstate Translers. The following transfers of Fort Mill real estate have been recorded recently in the office of the clerk of court: Mrs. Lizzie B. Withers et al., to J. B. Elliott, 1 lot, consideration, $1,500. B. D. Springs to Mrs. D. A. Pearson 1 lot, consideration $45. C.* S. Kimbrell to Mrs. Lou Patterson, 40 acres, consideration, $3,000. Mrs. Lizzie B. Withers et al., to J. J. Bailes. 100 acres, consideration, $1,500. Rock Hill Realty company to J. A. and Ella Good, 481 acres, consideration, $500. W. B. Meacham to D. N. Gaston* 1 acre, consideration, $450. JMOld newspapers for sals at The CAPT. PARKS TALKS OF ! OVERSEAS EXPERIENCE. CapL Samuel W. Parks of Company 6, One Hundred and Eighteenth Infantry, Thirtieth Division, returned to his home in Fort Mill on a SO dav furlough January- 1. He was severely wounded on the morning of October 8, shortly after his division went into the notable action between St. Quentin and Cambrai when the Hindenburg line was first broken. He had advanced probably three-quarters of a mile and was in sight of Brancourt, the objective, when a bursting shell caused a fracture of the ankle and a bad wound in his right foot. The same shell caused the death of Walter Leazer, a Fort Mill boy who was near him. Captain Parks was carried by German prisoners on a stretcher to a first aid station, which was about three miles to the rear, and afterward received treatment in a hospital in Abbeville before being sent to a base hospital in London, where he was confined to his bed until December L On that day he was permitted to wear his shoes and put his foot on the floor. He left London December 8 and arrived in New York December 18, where he remained until December 27, 1 _. a ? - - * T* 1 wnen ne was sent to tne Dase hospital in Atlanta. Cap :ain Parks has seeit considera jle service of various kinds since be left the shores of the United States last May. On board .he transport which carried him to the French port was Hurry Lauder, the Scoth entertainer, who gave several entertainments for the benefit of the soldiers aboard the transport. There were several months of service in the trenches in Belgium and Northern France and his di\ ision was gradually moved south ward where they were more or less in action for some time before the day of the big battle when he was wounded. Captain Parks is proud of the record made by the men of his company and has copies of the commendation received from a number of high military officials, beginning with Field Marshal Haig. His company was especially commended for its proficiency in bayonet practice, though General Campbell, the ,o:? u:_. iuo(jci:kiiiK uiuter, toiu nidi inai he would not have much use for the bayonet since the Boche would not stand long enough for them to get in any efficient work. The hearty response of his men to the call is best shown in the casealty lists. This was unusually heavy on the morning of October 8, but as Captain Parks was wounded so early in the action, he has only the reports and commendations of his superiors as knowledge that his men performed their duty at the last as at the beginning. As one report puts it, "It was they who, after fighting their way up to their jumping off place, in the face ol almost frantic resistance by the Germans, broke the Hindenburg line near Bellicourt and afterward, undaunted and unexhausted by the heavy fighting. carried the battle many miles further toward Germany." Captain Parks has been a member of the Fort Mill Light Infantry since 1900. He was elected second lieutenant in 1900 and afterward became first lieutenant, which office he filled until June 8, 1915, when he was appointed captain. He served in the Mexican border campaign of 1910 from which he returned to his home and took up civilian woi k for four months until called to the colors again on April 12, 1917. His company served as bridge guards until July 13 when they were sent to Camp Jackson for training and on September 25 to Camp Sevier for intensive training for overseas service. He^s an expert rifle shot and was on one occasion a member of the South Carolina team in the national shoot at Jacksonville, Fla. On five occasions he was a member of the State team. His team has been the winner of several trophies, which he still h?.his with justifiable pride. Captain Parks still finds the MAJESTII "Sirens of The Picture 1 Bewitching Carmel M] A Jewel Special Attrac and Pleas Open at 4 p. m. - - B?. 4 Y.crk Cesaty News Hitters. 11 orkville Enquirer.) Mr. J. E. Whitesides of Filbert R. F. D. No. 1, brought to The ^Enquirer office on Christmas day. two cotton blooms that were plucked from his field the day before Christmas. Joseph M. Taylor, of Old Point, special agent of the census department, reports that there was ginned in York county prior to December 13, 1618, 33,399 bales of cotton, as compared with 24,908 bales to the same date in 1917. Judge Memminger has dismissed the case of Sturgis vs. the city of Rock Hill, and the cases of several other plaintiffs against the same defendant, all of a similar nature, involving claims for damages on account of alleged contamination of drinking water from sewerage, etc. The judge is unable to see from the evidence that the plaintiffs have really suffered the damage and discomfort they claim to have suffered, and he i thinks there is no just ground for the various complaints. William Johnson, 11 years old. son of G. B. Johnson, Rock Hill manager of the Life Insurance company of Virginia, was accidentally killed on the outskirts of Rock Hill, on Thursday afternoon of last week by Lloyd Phillips. Jr., son of Lloyd Phillips, well known druggist. The lad, in company with Phillips, and several other boys of the | same age, was hunting. In some way the gun of the Phillips boy was discharged, the load taking effect in yonng Johnson's stomach. He died shortly afterward in the Penned infi-irary. Private Callie A. Smith, Com pany u, netn lniantry, son ol David H. Smith, of Rock Hill, has been cited by Gen. Pershing for bravery in action. The citation reads as follows: Private Callie A. Smith, Company G, One Hundred and Eighteenth Infantry. (A. S. No. 131,113,38G). "For extraorbinary heroism in action near Mont Bredain. France, October 8, 1918. When his company was held up by heavy machine Run lire, Private Smith voluntarily accompanied an officer and assisted him in Hanking a machine gun post and driving out the gunners with grenade and pistol." Mysterious Killing Near Pineville. Mason Grier, who lived with his mother, Mrs. Mattie Grier, was found dead on his mother's farm near Pineville last Thursday with a bullet hole in his head, and there is yet no satisfactory information as to how the young man may have come to his death. At the coroner's inquest, held Friday, it develop! d that during the morning Mr. Grier had left the house, alter telling his mother of his intention to put off the place un known hunters who were shooting there without permission. On the failure of her son to return within a reasonable time, Mrs. Grier sent a negro man in fiiiUroK At him ci r*A * h/v J 1 U??4VM V4 Willi UliU IIIC lUUliU HIS body in a sort of hollow not a great distance from the house. There was nothing before the coroner's jury that seemed to point suspicion in the direetioi of any particular individual, but several theories have been advanced as to how the young mai may have come to his death. One suggestion is that he ma> have been shot with more or less deliberation, probably by one ?i the hunters who were shooting on the plantation without permission. Several individuals who were regarded with possible suspicion, were regarded with possible suspicion, were able to satsaiisfastorily account for their whereabouts. Young Grier was 23 years of age and unmarried. use of a stick necessary while walking, but is able to get around readily. Except for his crippled foot he appears to be in fine physical condition and has suffer* d from no illness during his service except that produced by the sea on his trip across the Atlantic. D TO-DAY?! the Sea," leautiful, with rers and Jack MulhalL jtion in Six Magnificent ling Parts. Ho Advance in Prices. s * ? ' w ^>5 x , v t f* I To Our Friends j| and Patrons! 2 I We sinr.erelv tm?f fV??f vnn Kavp I ? ? ? _ ? -V ? ? fc U *V? V J V> *? w V?> 1 < > I I; enjoyed a prosperous 1918 and that | I < t ^ ! j 1919 will continue to bestow blessings | | and confer favors upon you. . | < <?> $ 4 < & <' I Potts Supply Co., || . V JOHN S. POTTS. Manager. ij | "He Who Serves Best" \ ?Let him serye you. Perhaps you have tried many i others?now try me and PHONE then Nselect the one who 1 I serves you best, j 20 Good Service?Good Groceries?and Reasonasle Prices, plus a sincere appreciation of your trade is what you get here. Best Pat Flour $6.00 per 100 lbs. II* 1 . 1 r 1 Inignest prices paid tor fork l B. C. FERGUSON. I' I Are You H I Open-Minded? H k| The average American [|| 8 is open-minded. H American business is con- M ducted by true Americans of ffl vision, open-minded men who H believe in their country and strive H to meet their country's needs. H The men in the packing industry S& are no exception to the rule. H The business of Swift & SB Company has grown as the na- H lion has progressed. Its affairs R have been conducted honorably, Kg efficiently, and economically, re- H ducing the margin between the H cost of live stock and the selling H price of dressed meat, until today H the profit is only a fraction of a Hj oeot a pound?too small to have H any noticeable iffact en pricee. Ml The pecking industry ie a big, g 1 vital loauauy ana of the most IB important in the oountrj. Do |? you understand it? BB Swift ft Company presents H facts in tha advertisements that 9| appear in this paper. They are H addressed ta every open-minded H parson in the oountrj. HH| Ifl S?tt ft CMfHjr Hi | SwiftCmnpany I kinc'S NEW LIFE PILLS KKW^^s'LAXAiiNnc Th? Pills That Oo Cur*. COUCH SYRUP iwmmmmmwmmmmm mmmmmm mmmmam IA Bigger Business I I In 1919 than ever before, is our aim for this A year, and to do this, we realize that we must 13 sell the very best merchandise at the lowest I possible prices, and this we are prepared to ffl p do. We have big line of Notions, Shoes. ^ S Work Shirts. Tlnrlprumap ????i - ~ , - .. vu>, uw<i aiiu a mil II I line of all kinds of Hardware and Groceries. We appreciate your orders, whether they be |8 large or small. Phone 8. H I THE CASH STORE, 1 S. A. Lee Managers T. F. Lvtle. ? ? ? ? MH0 ?? <?BHBME Subscription Rates of The State Effective October 1st, 1918, the subscription ratea of The State will be as follows: Ti Olll.' Q n H ? _uuuuBjf) ptii' year $9.00 Daily only, per year 7.00 Sunday only, per year ... 2.00 Semi-weekly, per year 1 50 Short term subscriptions at same rate. Payable invariably in advance. Until October first renewals for not more than one year in advance will be accepted at the old rate, $8.00 per year. Subscribe to The State now, and have a real IlPVflTin Tior nnirarJn" 1 1 ' , WTC111J5 iucui, oxaxe ana general news, come to your home as a daily visitor. Address, The State Company, Columbia, S. C. \ MULES! MULES! Come to see me at Harris* Livery Stable in Fort Mill if you want a mule or two for your next crop. I have about twenty-five of as nice animals as you will find and 1 know I can please you. Also a few Nice Horses. ?i i * axv^9 ixigiii ana everytning guaranteed. Burton H. Massey, The Rock Hill Livestock Man. A A ^ A r . A. A x. A . A ^ A. v A. A. W A. A -A A A A A ?h. . A A. A.-.. 4 t ? < jj Buy a Home | < t J; I havs for safe several desirable homes o in Fort Mill which I can sell at attractive + prices and on terms to suit the purchaser. + ? Rents are advancing rapidly and those J J who are paying rent do not know the day or o hour when they will be required to move or f pay more rent. * \ I Take advantage of the present opportun- ? o ity and buy before all the desirable offerings ; * are taken up by your wiser neighbors. C. S. LINK, Jroker. I . ;4