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THX FOfiT MILL TIMES DMNentie-^iblWMdTktndtn. B. #. BRADFORD - - UHorud PmiMw aaiournoN Katu: On* Y**r I1.X6 91* Month* M th* riro** i arlt?coctrlbatiooa on If***pbi|*ata b it Iom not **i h to publish moc? thoa 100 word* 01 anr aab)*et. Th* rtrht I* raaarwad to *dtt /irf communication ?ubmltt*d for Mbttetlon. On application to th* pabHahnr. adrertbrfn* r?t?n are made known to tbo** lnt*r?tad. releohone. local and lona dlatane*. No. lit. Rnt?r*d at th* Dostoffle* at Fort M1U. 8. C.. aa ntall matter of tb* a*cond class. THURSDAY. MARCH 6. 1919. mmm York Comity Acts. Following is a list of Acts by title passed at the last session of the General Assembly, direcetly affecting conditions in York county: Mr. Beamguard: A joint resolution to ratify and confirm the tax levy for York county and the collection of taxes thereon for the yoar 1918. Mr. Bradford: A bill to empower a special school district in York county, known as Fort Mill school district, to increase its tax levy in support of schools in said district. Mr. Beamguard: An Act to amend Section 2112 of the code of laws as amended by an act entitled "An Act to amend Section 919Q V.-\1ninn T Pnrln T o%tro T VIUIII^ Af wuv* VI juavro V/A South Carolina, 1912. so as to provide for the maintenance and repair of the three main highways of the county. York Delegation: An Act to authorize and require the county treasurer of York county to pay out unexpended balances accrued for the payment of interest upon the $75,000 bond issue of 1913 of Rock Hill school district. Mr. Hart: A bill to amend Section 2950 of the Code of Laws, 1912, Yol. 1, by providing for an annual tax on the town of York of not exceeding two per cent. Mr. Bradford: A bill to authorize the trustees of the Fort Mill school district, of York county, to issue $15,000 in coupon bonds forthe purpose of erecting an addition to the present school building, to be used for school purposes, and equipping the same, and providing for a tax and a sinking fund. Mr. Beamguard: An Act to empower the county board of commissioners of York county to unite with similar authorities of Mecklenburg county, N. C., in the erection of a steel or iron bride* nrross Cntawha rivpr. ptp. * Mr. Beamguard: An Act to amend Section 2129 of the Code of Laws of 1912, Vol. I, fixing the age limit for road tax. Mr. Beamguard: A joint resolution to require the treasurer of York county to transfer certain excess taxes to the credit of the Clover school district, No. 37, of York county. Mr. Beamguard: An Act to provide for traveling expenses of the county superintendent of education of York county. Mr. Beamguard: An Act to amend Section 2114 of the Code of Laws, 1912, Vol. 1, by empowering the townBhip supervisor to hire laborers at prevailing prices. Mr. Hart: A joint resolution to empower the board of county commissioners of York county to purchase a lot immediately in the rear of the court house according to the original plan. York Delegation: A bill to provide for the appointment of school trustees in York county. Mr. Beamguard: A bill to enable townships in York county to issue bonds for roads. Mr. Beamguard: A bill to empower the drainage commissioners to issue coupon, si rial, or other bonds. The Committee on Co nmerce and Manufacturers: A bill to authorize the trustees of Rock Hill school district. Rock Hiil. S. C., txv lan.ta j: a*rrr aaa a w issue nui CAtefUlllK $1D,UUU OI bonds for school purposes. Ways and Means Committee: A bill to authorize the city of Rock Hill in York county, upon a petition of a majority of its electors, qualified to vote at an election thereon, to issue 091 more than one hundred thousand dollars of bonds, payable either serially or as a whole in thirty years from date of issue, at not exceeding five per cent per annum, interest payable annually or semi-annually, for the purpose of acquiring an improved or unimproved lot in Rock Hill, and erecting thereon and equipping a community building as a memorial to our soldiers, etc. Mrs. George Fish returned to Fort Mill Saturday morning from Pawtucket, R. I., accompanied by her daughter, Miss Dorothy Stromberg, who is convalescent from a recent severe illness. Pime? Hold Meetiaf. About 75 of the prominent planters of this community assembled in the Masonic hall Saturday afternoon to discuss the cotton situation. S. H. Epps presided and theobiect of the meeting was stated by Col. Thomas B. Spratt yA full and free discussion followed in which there were speeches by Dr. T. S. Kirkpatrick. W. M. White, D. O. Potts, Karl Faris, J. P. Crowder, and J. M. Harris. A resolution proposed by Dr. T. S. Kirkpatrick in which it was stated that the farmers of this community were in thorough sympathy with the work of the county and State cotton associations and would support their action was unanimously adopted by a rising vote. The chairmaa appointed a committee composed of Dr. T. S. Kirkpatrick, D. O. Potts and Colonel Spratt with instructions to ascertain full details as to the action of^ the State and county associations and report at a meeting which is to be held next Saturday evening when pledges will be prepared for signatures. Those present agreed by a rising vote to be present at the meeting next Saturday and to bring with them another farmer who was not present Saturday afternoon. Will Raise Pastors' Salaries. Many Methodist ministers in every Southern and Western State who have been trying to exist on infinitessimal incomes during the past few years, will have tneir salaries raised within the next few months. This very practical and definite step is to be taken by the M. E. Church, South, following the financial drive of that denomination next month. The drive, which has $30,000,000 as its goal, has been undertaken with a view to putting the work of the church on a business basis, the raising of the salaries of their underpaid pastors being considered one of the matters or first importance. Extracts Sold on Certificate. Among the most far reaching pieces of legislation enacted at the last session of the general assembly was the bill to prevent the sale of extracts to be used as beverages. Provisions of the measure are that purchases of of these extracts are to be made by certificate. The first violation is punishable by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 or imprisonment for not less than three months nor more than one year, in the discretion of the court. ^Subsequent violations are punishable by imprisonment, without the alternative of a fine of not less than one year nor more than two years. Druggists violating the act may have their license revoked by the State board of pharmaceutical examiners for a period of two years. FOR SERVICE?At my home, Registered Duroc-Jersey Boar. H. H. Windle. WANTED. To engage five to ten gallons of pure Sweet Milk per day for the Summer season. Fort Mill Candy Kitchen. City Pressing Club, Henry Hassey, Prop. Next to Patterson's Dry Goods Store. CLEANING. PRESSING and REPAIRING. Satisfaction Guaranteed. ? id t-i x uvea ivcci^uiicime. i T Meet Your Friends At the Dewdrop Inn. I I ^I ' **{' - ' " r MAJ J I CHAt | In his K I "THE I Three Heai I a Chuckle I 1 t (Also the I Fort Mill people it is. without on I - " | Admission, I 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 the Bachelor's Degree. The Pre-Medical course a special feature Military Training, established in 1917 under War Department regulations, is in aharge of U. S. army officer. Address, HARRISON RANDOLPH, President, Charleston. S. O. Old newspapers for sale at The Times office. DR. A. I OTT , DENTIST Office hours, 8 a. m. to 5 p. m. (Dr. Spratt's office) Belk Building, Fort Mill, S. C. TAX NOTICE- 1918. Office of the County Treasurer of York County. York, S. C. Sept. 17, 1918. Notice is hereby given that the Tax Books for York county will be opened nn TupsHau 1 Rt Vt Mow nf Hnf/xK,.*. 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, and 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 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 tne 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, 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 I 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 alwavs exnedite mat I FESTIC THEATRE j -* w' ' *1 | WBUPIbSDAT, I orld's Greatest Mirth Maker, | 5. CHAPLIN | lillion Dollar Comedy, a DOG'S VIFE." I rty Laughs, Two Snickers and 1 Lach Minute of Running Time. | regular Wednesday Program.) I who have seen "The Dog's Life" say fi lestion, Chaplin's very best comedy. H Aauiit xoq Lhildren, lOc. | i Great Closing Out Sale. We have $40,000.00 worth of New and Up-todate Merchandise, consisting ot Fancy and Heavy Groceries, Hardware. Dry Goods, Notions Shoes, Hats, Etc., that will be sold regardless of cost. This is No Fake Sale We are going to change our business, so wc will sell the entire stock At a Great Sacrifice. This Sale starts TO-DAY and continues until Every Dollar's Worth is sold. Don't ] miss this rare opportunity to secure Great Bargains. The J. B. Mills Company. Subscription Rates of The State Effective October 1st, 1918, the subscription rates of The State will be as follows: Daily and Sunday, per year $9.00 Daily only, per year 7.00 Sunday only, per year _>.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 newspaper, covering local, State and general news, come to your home as a daily visitor. Address, The State Comnanv. I- K J 7 Columbia, S. C. <*> . * ! j ? i t 4 \ < 4 4 < 4 4 4 4 < > < < > ? < < < ji The First National Bank. j v ? { Fort Mill, S. C. i I i | I 1 I ters if they will mention the Township or Townships in which their property or properties are located. HARRY E. NEIL, Treasurer ot York County. TOMORROW VICTOR MOORE, In the delightful PAW* A/1 TT_/l 1*A *VI ft vvuioujr -ua arna^ "SNOBS." A Treat for All. Majestic Theatre. KI&&8 NEW LIFE PILLS The Pills That Do Cure. EhbE I Our New Goods. | i| I In addition .to our Fresh, New stock of I I Heavy and Fancy Groceries, we are daily I I receiving a choice line of Sli3 I Dry Goods, Notions, Etc. 1% Our line is yet incomplete, but we have on I display quite a lot of these articles and in- I vite you to call'and look over the goods. I Everything new and the prices will inter- I est you. Our Phoue is 159. I JOE M. BRACKETT. I f HM^HHHIMHI^HBHE^^bbcxejl^GBHBSG^bsxlkmbbhhhhhihhhhihhiS , ? ?? I "He Who Serves Best" ? Let him serve you. Perhaps you have tried many others?now try me and PHONE then select the one who 1 serves vou best. 29 Good Service?Good Gro- I ? ""d ceries? and Reasonasle Prices, plus a sincere appreciation of your trade is what you get here. Best Pat Flour $6.00 per 100 lbs. Highest prices paid for Pork B. C. FERGUSON. Highest Prices Paid for Pork. I New Spring Goods I Are coming: in every day and it will pay you to wait and S see our new line of Men's, Ladies' and Children's Slip- ? B pers before you buy, as we have a large assortment on I IS the way and they will be here soon. Also, our line of I g| Men's Furnishings is almost complete, with the price B B just right. 8 ^ Our Grocery stock is always up to the standard. Just ? . ? phone us what you need. ?| I Hauling. 8 If you have anything to haul call us." We have paid I I The Cash Store, I S. A. Lee and T. F. Lytle, Managers. m mmmmmmmmmmmmm mmmamm mammmmm n lvfe?> and hides JRSKISfeft) mrnm I H HIGHEST MARKET FBICB /gffiggabi h h i n er paid for raw furs MHbXSBSL I I 1 AND D1DES* ^B Wool CommlKlon. Write fnr price-liat mcut toning this *A \ UIH1TF A. ftft- P-?2L A Young Man's Buggy That Everybody Likes Young men like this buggy hickory wheels, hickory for its style, its striking lines shafts, excellent construction and colors. throughout. Other folks like it because it's Let us show you this buggy. ;omfortable, strong, lasting. It deserves your inspection. Sheldon axles, Sarven patent Come in any time. 1 (Dealer's Name and Address) Fort Mill Lumber Co.