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Democ ratio?PublUh?d Thonten* 'Jt W. R- Bradford. Editor and Pubttsber. The Times invites contributions on > live subjects but does not agree to | puDiisn more than zoo words on any subject. The right Is reserved to edit every 'communication submitted tor :r'; publication. On application to the publisher, advertising rates are made known to those Interested. # Telephone, local and long distance, No. 11Z. v. Entered at the postoflice at FOrt Mill, 8. C? as mall matter of the second class. =====S=======^ THURSDAX. FEB. 3, 1931. i i ?sM^eas???p Credit Habit Costly. Many people who complain of high prices and other business difficulties help exaggerate these conditions for every one by their persistent buying on credit. The credit habit adds to the cost of living; it ties up the country's resources and la a drag on all business. If every person In Fort Mill would pay his debts for homo and personal supplies, and hereafter pay cash, it would release a lot of local money now held up In credits. The merchant who has to , borrow ,heaylly tp ; offset the debts | *-th? public'" owes him, could pay i oft these loans. This would cut out 1 the charge for Interest and bad debts which he now has to add to the-"price of his goads. But even mojo important, It would release i many thousands of dollars to be used right at home for business enterprl - - - hon, uuiimng houses, helping farmer* . finance their next crop. If more < money were available for loans all 1 -"I" over-the country Interest rates would J come down, which would reduce one . important expense of production. Factories that have slowed up on account of high Interest rates coqld ' go ahead wlth??full force. The business disturbances of 1920 were due principally ^to a shortage of capital. There was not 'enough money In the 1 country to do its business on the Inflated price level. Conditions are essentially sound, since there |s a \ *,good banking- o,nd currency system <L *OfchV*>frProtectg fSolvenU-business men and stocks of merchandise are not , heavy. Business could go ahead with Vlgreater confidence If the people will ' provide the loanable capital needed 'for max^num lyyductlon. There are , two ways fof. %uch''capltal to be pro-s, yldctjbfFirst, every one to save money *?' "iS^ntLAeposlt It In gobd banks. That is ' always necessary. Second, every one to quit buying on credit and to pay ensh, so as to relieve unnecessary loans. Considering how this would ? relievo difficulties and reduce busi- , ness costs. It Is a wonder people don't soc it. When the dollar is made ' to work faster. It accomnllshes as much as If there were more of them. v Special Taxes. The example of the special fertiliser tax as applied to Clemson college suggests the question whether &ther of the larger State, institutions might not be financed in the same ' manner. The fertiliser sales tax has * been the principal source of revenue for Clemson for a number of years , and In tlie absence of; general com' plaint it appears ;to be more or less satisfactory. The ecpnomiats in a . majority of cases advise against this form of taxation on the theory that It Is Inequitable and class taxation. However the principle in ay have worked elsewhere, the application of > tho law- to Clemson - college has . proved successful. Of the socalled special taxes which might tfe thus applied are the automobile license fees, corporation licenses, (the proposed sales tax, taxes on'incomes, hunting and fishing permit fees and various others. Some of,th?se .taxes are already applied In wKoie or In part to specific purposes, but nil of them might be direct- < oil-' by "legislation t6 whatever pur- ( pose they would fill. The property 1 tax, us the principal source of the i State's revenue, could be reserved to the. administration of the State gov- j crnment and for sue* other purposes , as are not of a permanent character. < TO LOOK AFTER ROADS. York Delegation Names Men to Com|kjmo Township Commissions. 1 A liat\ of the men who will compose the tdwnshlp commissions for York county during the next two years was sent to Governor Cooper last Friday by the York delegation In tho Legislature. The aommisslon ers will take over the duties performed by the township supervisors under the Stewart road law. There are three commissioners for each of the nine townshlpsvln the county as follows: i \ Bethel?J. Bralnard D. Currence, [ 8. s. Glenn, E. N. Miller. I l.vthosda?E. C. Lindsay, L L. ; Ware, W ,T.r^ollls. B Bro;ui River?W. 8. Wllkerson, J. K fl RalnflKXJ. N. Qutnn. B. ' Bollock Creek?H. J. Sherer, E. M. mm*, Bonkhead. H. C. Gourley. m Cata\vl>ii?-J. D. Johnson, W. Hall Spencer, C.ID. Reld. n Bk* Ebenoosr f-John F. Williams. F. K. Bat OatcA T. Hi Barron. H port MllV-J. J. Builds, W. 1*. White. J. -A Garrison. : Klpg'a M#n|talh?J Darby Smith,, f it. s. 'QuinB'W. *. Beamguard. / . W. B. Keller/ (Wrttttn tor Tito Times.) Lost Wegneeday morning Prof. B L Purklnaon, Jstato hlch^acbool inspectto for fk>at^ Carolina,^visited the Fort urn* school for a short' time. BeglhDinr at the boiler. rbom ia the basement. he made a hurried survey of both buildings and stopped to observe a number or recitations by the high school pupils. He recommended ? number of Improvements,- but seemed well pleased with what has already been done. H6 r?narked that the new auditorium, is one of the most commodious he had seen. Before leaving Fort Mill to visit other schools in the county, Prof. Parkinson assured the local trustees that he would recommend that the school receive aid from the State board of education. Last Thursday the weather was so unpleasnt the school was suspended for the day and since conditions were not much more favorable Friday noschool was held that day. Ah impression got abroad tlfat the heating plant had broken down last week but a new boiler was Installed about 18 months ago and has been giving excellent satisfaction. J However,, it was hard to obtain^ sufficient pressure in this boiler to lWnt .the rooms in the new building. vS^turday afternoon two additional section* were . V. -1 J.. I? .... -.kl.t. nuuvu iv tiiuoc an vttujr an unc, winvu enlarged the boiler one-fourth. It is hoped that the addition will make ti possible to comfortably heat every clues room, even on the coldest days. Friday afternoon the girls of the high school, with Miss Tindal .and Miss Carothers chaperones, invaded I the domains o? the Wlnthrop Training school In Rock Hill and bad a two-hour practice In their gymnasium playing basketball. At 4 o'clock the real game began, but the Fort Mill girls could not overthrow the swift attack of their opponents and the Training school won, 18 to 11. The Fort Mill girls'were handicapped by not being used to playing on the floor, but they are not discouraged In the least. Return games with York and the Training school will be played soon, as well as games with the Rock Hill high school team. TO TAI.K ON BO 1,1, WEEVIT,. Plemson Expert to Address Fort Mill AmlirillVt ViVliLilr ? l<Vonl..? Tomorrow evening nt 8 o'clock In the auditorium of the Fort Milt graded school George M. Anderson of Clcmson college will deliver a talk on the boll weevil problem now facing the formers of this section of the State. The subject Is a timely one and the Information and advice which Mr. Anderson ^111 give in the 'lght which must sooner or later be rnude on the greatest Insect pest the cotton farmers of the South have over had to face promises to be of much value. The address- will he iven primarily for the benefit of the farmsrs, but the hope Is expressed that all those interested in fighting the weevil will be present to hear what he has to say. Mr. Anderson is an entomologist by training and experience. * For the last few years he has been -connected with the division of entomology ut Clemson college, of which Prof. A. F. Conradl, State entomologist, ts chief. He has had experience in all phases of bug work, from fighting, house files to bojr ^tpevils. - He spent, (a year at the famous boll weevil laboratory at Tallulnh, La., wli^re ilio. boll weevil has been studied Intensively for many .years. *rhe Tallulah laboratory also Is the place where the new poison dust to destroy the weevil was discovered. Mr. Anderson In his Fort Mill address Is expected to tell of this Interesting work which has proved so successful in the Delta section and which promises much for the fight that also must be made on the weevil in this section. Mr. Anderson's address will be illustrated with charts and he will display specimens of the genuine weevil. The opportunity will thus be afforded those who have not seen the weevil to make its acquaintance. Prof. M. R. Smith, teacher of agriculture in the Fort Mill school, who arranged for the address to. be delivered by Mr. Anderson, expresses the hope that a large crowd will be on hand to hear the talk. * Mr. Anderson's address is one of a series of Important talks on farming problems that Prof. Smith Is planning to have In Fort Mill. Other important subjects that he hopes to have discussed by well known spenkers before Fort Mill audiences in the near future are growing fruit nt home, marketing problems, the feeding and Shots Fired Into Automobile. Saturday evfirtlng. about P o'clock on White street near the Southern railway depot severnl shots were fired by Police Officer V. D. Potts at a Ford automobile In which Hugh I Wisher, owner of the car, Callle A. ("Whacker") Smith and James Archer, all Fort Mill citizens, were returning to Fort Mill from Charlotte. One of the bullets entered the renr end of the car near the tall light. The men were suspected of having whiskey In the car in violation of the prohibition laws. It was stated, and refused to stop when ordered to do 10 by the officer. They proceeded up Rfhite street beyond the town limits, according to the report current on the streets Saturday night, but returned to town within a few minutes and all wore then arrested and the car searched. T^ss than a half pint jf liquor was found In the party, but two of the men. Wisher and Smith, were held until Sunday morning and ..I -J I ' >? itci u men i cicnovu i*i? utiuu. Jy the case gninst the men was setLied by each paying the town a fine. niH Iaiok on the Bum. What Is considered the outstanding hard luck story of the season for this lection Is wrapped up In the experi?nce of a Port Mill man who some months ago bought a second hand Ford car for which he paid $600. After keeping the car for several months and finding meanwhile that repair* on It had eaten up nearly $400 more, the owner told his eons, two hoys about grown, that they could bay* the car to do with as they pleased provided they did not ask Mm to spend another cent on it. The boys tried to run the car for a Tew days and then they too became disgusted with It. Hearing of a farmer In the community who had a milk sow he wished to dispose of, the boys uked him If he would trade the cow for the Ford. 3Phe farmer said he *ould if given $1$ bucks "to boot." Ifie trade was made as the farmer had stipulated with the exception that he "threw in" a dog. * The boys took the eow horrte and the following day she dlfd T.ater they ?o1(i the Sfec . *"* . v- . .7: ? v** ' v VA m ill in ROSCOE^^^ (FATTY) arbuckle C tyAmtfw** MA ^ * &4wel > fcHjelifeOf ^ Who said yv nobody . YA lovei a fat If man? C) He called / f himself a j^wJEv/J lawyer; the / ladies said / he was a | dear, but when he nt \ refused a / V bribe from v the Milk m iimfw Trust he was chased fjflfpfff waylaid, robbed and BUg "vamped" by wild \f]r T women. \ |\j/ See it and laugh and w gi mu^n* Coming to the MAJESTIC THEATRE One Day Only?r Wed. Feby 9th. Prices 15c and 30c. 1~ SPEND A LITTLE I SAVE MUCH j ' You think your old Slioep ar^t worn out and of no further use. 1", don't,? f * * They only need repairing. [, ^lls is a case where spending >' n-dollnr wUl save live, t I don't want much?Just a little will satisfy me. llrlng the old tines and when they are delivered to you, you will be pleased with the urtlstic workmanship THE ELECTRIC SHOE SHOP NEXT DOOR TO TELEPHONE EXCHANGE NOTICE I Fort Mill subscribers to the Yorkvllle Enquirer Tor 19 20 who wish to renew their subscriptions to that paper for 1921 are requested to see me at once. W. H. CROOK. CARDS OF THANKS. 1 wish to than our many friends and neighbors f-?r tneir kindness In tno recent Illness and death of my beloved husband, WllUain H. Windle. MltS. W. H, WINDLE GASOLINE MOTOR OILS KEKUSEWE We are wholesale representatives of the * Marshall Oil Co. Let us know your wants by phone, call or letter. Immediate delivery. CULP BROS. : laxatwe^aspirin i COLD TABLETS * - i. '-7*- - ;: 1M ] . <? A "cold" was formerly thought to be caused by exposure, ? ] but We now know that while a chill favors an attack, by depress isf the resisting power of the tissues, the irritation and intlam- \J mtUop are really caused by disease microbes. *' 'Fbr.the general treatment of a cold we recommend Hexall o tsbit)fe Aspirin (U.D.Co.) Cold Tablets. These tablets combine J [ ^In suitable dosage drugs which have proved very effective In re- J [ Mewing feverlahness, headache and muscular pains; a laxative to <? gently, move the bowels?since this condition Is very necessary for the treatment of oolda?and a stimulating carminative to give J | tone to the stomach. J [ These tablets, like other Rexall Remedies, are sold under an ab- *? solute guarantee. \? I LYTLE DRUG COMPANY ji 4 J [ I I Going to Move? If so, see us about hauling your goods, no matter how far you wish to go. We hare two excellent trucks and take pains > to properly load and handle your goods. Our charges are reasonable and we will be glad to serve you. 'Phone 29. \ Iu. v.. rCiHUUiSUn, I I ? V i ... - ..7. /W V. -A..O- JOISTES / GOOD THINGS TO EAT GrocecW*, Market, Country Prodiioo. )> - \ Phone Fourteen. i: Bring Your Car To The f Heath Motor Company | I ? ? 4 p For irsfc class repair work at reasonable prices. The ;; 1+ Qn?if>? ?>?? ?"1 ?- - i * ^ wi?onwvu win buuii ue nere ana every aucomoDilist J will want his car put in good condition. We are in posi;; tion to completely overhaul any make of car on short no- ;; ticeand at a price that will prove satisfactory to the ;; !; owner. " ;; < I We jbfve recently installed a Burning-in Machine for the ;; ! \ renewal of Ford Bearings and can now do this class of \; < > work to the best advantage. We also carry in stock a ;; < > complete assortment of genuine Ford Parts. ;; ii HEATH MOTORXO. Fort Mill, S. C. 1 What the Bank May Do j to Serve 1. PWQVIDB SAFETY FOR llONET. ~ *77? Xl "1Z I. COLLECT TOUR CHECK8 AND DRAFTS. S. PROVIDE A SYSTEM FOR MONET HANDLING. ' ~ ?). 4. COUNSEL TOU REGARDING INVESTMENTS. * ~ *' i. TRANSFER MONET FOR TOU. f RENDER AN ACCURATE ACOUNT FOR TOUR EVERT MONET TRANSACTION. , # | T. AID TOU IN SECURING CAPITAL. t ? ?. ADVISE AS TO TRADE CONDITIONS. t. DISCUSS WITH TOU YOUR PROBLEMS OF 13U8INERR. 10. ENCOURAGE AND HELP YOU TO 8UCCE9B. 4 The Savings iBank of Fort Mill ? fsrr- . ?, ? ** . * ' . ? . ?* * < ? * " i J m I \ > A TINY i No bigger than the head of rounded by hand?the Pal secret of perfect tone. It gi distinct reproduction, in fact This round, polished bal wave registered on the n O The Sapphire ball will Pathe record played on a Pat tically . forever. We guara play at leasi one thousand til ball, without losing the une without showing ahy percep DAI I /~V J Phonographs NO NEEDLES Pathe has the new Ths Pathe Plays al \ YOUNGI THE FORT MILL 1 The Store Where you ge grade of mere you want it, a you buy guarai you. \ TR\ THE C S. A. LEE and T. 1 STARNESI Get the pep in that Ant ing your Repair Work do Electric Starters, Gener The Best of Serv STARNESI A. R. Starnes, Gen'!. Mgr. TAX N OTIC K?1920-21 Office of the County Traunirer of York County. Nottoe la hereby given that the Tax Book* for York County will be opened on Friday, the 16th day of October, 1920, and remain open until the Slat day of Deoember, 1920, for the oollectlon of -State, County, School and Local Taxea, for the fiscal year, without penalty, after which day One Per Cent Penalty will be added to all payment* made in the month of January, 1921, and Two Per Cent Penaty for all paymenta made In the month of February, 1921, and Seven Per Cent Penalty will be added to all paymenta made from the let day of March, 1921, to the 12th day of March. 1921, and after thta date all unpaid taxea will go Into execution and all unpaid single polla will be turned over to the aeveral Magistrate* for proaecutton In accordance with law. All of the hanks of the county will offer their accommodatlona and facilities to taxpayers who may desire to make una of the same, and 1 shall take pleasure In giving prompt attentlon to all correspondence on the sub SAPPHIRE I ' a pin, ?highly polished and I the Sapphire ball holds the I ves absolutely accurate and perfect duplication of tone. I il fits exactly into every tone I ecord. It never misses the I iffhtest indentation ;'it never I iratches down the high I Dtes, or'jumps from one 7 I roove to the next. V Like a drop of water it runB 1 reely, smoothly. without I iratching or cutting. In ev- I py crevice of the record, the 1 apphire ball gives the perfect 1 ngle of contact, the clear, I risp reproduction of tone. It I 1 the echo of sound, as accu- I ate as the mirror is to sight. not wear out records, A he phonograph will last pracntee every Pathe record to mes with the Pathe Sapphire ixcelled beauty of tone, and tible wear on the record. rHE and Records TO CHANGE I hits, first and best 1 Makes of Records ^ k WOLFE FURNITURE MEN. of Quality :tthe very best handise when md everything iteed to please r us H STORE ?. LYTLE, Mgrs. vioTORCoT omobile of yours by havine at Starnes Motor Co. a tors, Magnetos Repaired, ice Guaranteed. j MAT/ID AA i nv V W1 Wa I ?W. J. Steele, Machinist. fl ? - ? ect. * U taxpayers appearing at my office will receive prompt attention. Note?The Tax Books will bo made up by townships, and parties writing about taxes will always expedite matters If they can mention the township or townships in which their property or properties are located. HARRY E. NEIL-, Treasurer of York County. Pyramid Paint Shop ROCK HILIi, g. C. PAINTING If your car needs painting we will paint It for you and do it in sueh a way that you will be surprised at the difference It makes In the looks of your old car. Our corps of painters are the beet that can be obtained and only those who are experienced In car painting are on our force. The looks of your car la Just like the looks of your pirson. It goes a lang "/Ames A. JQH.wir, juttf..si :