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REAL ESTATE.

TOWN LOTS-VALUABLE LANDS IN THE
SURROUNDING COUNTRY.
The price of town lots for the past decade
has been almost as stable as government
bonds, and has been steadily tending up
ward. At present there is not an acre Of
land within the incorporate limits that
will not readily bring one hundred and
fifty dollars. a lot fronting main street
recently sold for seventy dollars per front
foot. 1t runs back probably two hundred
feet.
FARMING LANDS
As the best evidence of the natural fer
tility of the lands in this vicinity, we offer
the historical fact that of all the territory
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MANUFACTURING.

RAPID STRIDES IN THIS INDUSTRY DUR
ING PAST EIGHT YEARS.
Rock Hill was among the first Of the
towns in the State to recognize the fact
that cotton could be profitably manufac-
tured by steam power, During the latter
part of 1879, Captain A. +. H1iDhison, w.
L. Roddey, j. NJ. Ivy, andWehers, after
giving the matter a thorough investiga-
ton, began agitating the subject of build
ing IA cotton factory. A meeting of the
citizens resulted in the assurance of their
enthusiastic support, and the scheme was
at once developed into the organization
of the
ROCK HILL COTTON FACTORY
Company, with a capital of s12O,OO a
mill was soon erected and put in opera
alton in 1SSl-the fourth cotton mill in the
State whose machinery was moved entire
ly by steam power.
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A FINE COTTON MARKET.

pint has been recognized for the past slX
years as one of the most important cot
ton markets on the Charlotte, Columbia
and Augusta Railroad, and in the price
it pays yields to neither terminus. Dur
ing the time above mentioned, Rock Hill
has shipped to New York and other mar
kets about 8 5000 bales of cotton. For the
year ending September 1, 1888, her re-
ceipts from the country, by wagons,
amount to 14,169 bales, against 1874 the
year before. The price has been known to
run one-half cent per pound higher here
than was being paid at the same time in
Augusta. The factory now in operation
consumes something over $500 bales of an
nually, and the completion of the other
mill will run the amount up to between
five and six thousand bales. The con-
sumption of these two mills cannot fail
to have a healthy influence on the
market,
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THE CHURCHES

KEEP PACE WITH THE TOWNS GENERAL
PROSPERITY.
MISSIONER had sufficient evidence of the
permanency of the settlement of the town
become apparent, than did the Christian
people who had selected the spot as their
future home, set themselves about raising
an edifice for Divine worship. In less than
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EDUCATION.
A GRADED CEIOOL WITH A FINE BUILD
ING AND COMPETENT TEACHERS.

A GRADED CHOO WITH A FINE BUILD
ING AND COMPETENT TEACHERS.
In nothing has the intelligent and liber-
al public spirit of Rock HIPS people shown
forth so Brilliantly as in the manner in
which they have recently provided them
selves with the most desirable educational
facilities.
The great importance of providing their
children with suitable and convenient ed
ucational advantages, has long been a mat
ter of the deepest concern. Little more
than a year ago the indomitable unan-
unity of the town took the matter in
hand. Having previously become salts
fed of the adaptability of the graded sys-
tenn to the community, that plan was
agreed upon. a meeting of the citizens
was held, and the little opposition that
was offered was speedily explained away.
Seven thousand dollars was decided upon
as the amount necessary for the erection
of suitable buildings. The town made
an appropriation of that sum and then OBJ
tanned authority from the Legislature for
the levy of an additional two mill school
tax upon the district, embracing an
area three miles square, of which Rock
Hill is the centre.
The sever thousand dollars thus raised,
supplemented with fifteen hundred dollars
derived from a private donation, and the
sale of school property already on hand,
was turned over to Rev. is. White, and
the plan and erection of the necessary
buildings left to his Judgment. AS the
result, there is now standing in the south
eastern portion of town a large two story
brick school building. 1t is symmetrical
in appearance, convenient in arrangement,
we'll lighted, well ventilated, and seems
to be the very embodiment Of the most
advanced idea of modern schoolhouse ar
chitecture. BY its side is a handsome
eight room frame building for the prln,
cipal's residence. Both buildings are well
constructed, and admirably calculated to
slbserve the purposes for which they are
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Murk Gunutp's Gowns.
PROGRESSIVE ROCK HILL.
What She Has Accomplished In Thir'
ty-Six Years
WITH HER BRAINS AND HER Drawn
A Brilliant Example of What Can Be Done
By an Enterprising People Who DO
Not Neglect Their Opportunities.
EDUCATIONAL AND INDUSTRIAL ADVANCEMENT

In the year 1852, when the Charlotte
and South Carolina Railroad was com
pleted through the eastern side OF YORK
county, there was not a single business
house to mark the site of the present own
of Rock Hill. To-day this miniature CITY
stands out pre-eminently as 9 proud tesIl-
citizens and challenges the entire State to
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of over twelve per cent, and the stockholders refuse
offers of 1925 per share, where they have only paid in
sS2. Deposits are received in amounts from one
dollar up.
The building used by this bank is a fine two
story brick structure, and was erected by the conf
pany for banking purposes. The outside presents q
beautiful iron and plate glass front. while the inside
ent bank furniture. Inside of Il spacious fire proof
vault is what is guaranteed to be an absolutely
burglar proof safe, constructed with alternate layers
of iron and case-hardencd steel. The manufacturers
claim that the introduction of powder is impossible,
and that the steel is rs hard as any cutting illstru-
ment that could he applied.
The bank is under the Immediate management of
Il sterling Young business man, Mr.. }. NJ. Cherry,
cashier. The president, Mr.. David Hutchinson, is al
ways found in his private office during banking hours.
THE SOUTHERN LOAN y INVESTMENT COMPANY
is under the direction of Captain VIM. L.. Roddey,
president, and w. j. RQddey, manager. This insti-
tuition has a paid in capital Of S75,OOO, and although
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s1.25 to $3.50 per cord. The bricks are
produced in as small quantities as hun
dred thousand lots at S4.5O per thousand,
with a handsome margin of profit for the
manufacturer. The increased railroad IA
cilities will probably develop this industry
to much larger proportions. -,
The erection of a steam Touring mill
has proved a profitable enterprise. a
fine quality of flour is produced from
home made wheat and sold in competl-
ton with Western mills.
A company has recently been capitalized
for the purpose of manufacturing sashes,
blinds, spokes and handles. The success
of factories of this kind in neighboring
towns, not so well favored as Rock Hill,
assures even greater success here.
LABOR AND WAGES.
Ordinary unskilled labor is performed
by the colored people, who receive from
Is cents to 81 per day. Where skill IS re-
uuired, white men are employed and are
paid from $3.50 to $500 per day of ten
hours. There is sufficient employment
for all who are willing to work.
The weekly pay roll of three manutac-
turing establishments, including two con-
tracing and building firms. amounts to
81, 26O. This amount can be fairly reckoned
as "all trade" and is supplemented with
considerable cash from other sources.
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ton, and manufactures $4,000 pounds of
warn annually. "A two hundred horse
power engine moves the machinery,
Nearly all of the operatives are housed
by the company, which has erected some
twenty-five neat and comfortable cottages
for the purpose. The increase of popula-
ton directly attributable to the factory is
about 49,.
During the nearly eight years that the
mill has been in operation, it has had no
trouble whatever with it's labor. On the
contrary, the superintendent has been
gratified by numerous and unanimous eX-
pressions of the satisfaction of his en-
ployes. This labor is somewhat cosmopol-
itan in its character, which fact adds still
more to the significance of the above de-
sirabIe state of affairs.
The building is of brick, two stories
high and $50 feet long by Is feet wide. 1t
has been we'll constructed, and is located
in the most desirable position that could be
thought of--in an angle formed by the inter
section of two railroads, and not more than
forty yards from either. The Three Cs
has further contributed to the general con-
venience by laying side a track up to the
doors Of the building, and promises to fur
nish the necessary coal at prices that will
greatly reduce fuel expenses. The dray-
age expenses will also be considerably cur
tailed.
finn STANDARD COTTON MILL.
In testimony of the success of the Rock
Hill Cotton Factory Company, we now
find a number of its stockholders, asSOci-
ated with other citizens of the town, con-
structing another mill on Il larger scale,
which proposes to manufacture its yarn
into fine ginghams. ,
The project was set on foot this year, and
the operations of the company are based
upon the following admirable planr which
owes its origin to Messrs John r. London
and W. J. Roddey. The plan is so simple,
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of their customers, enabled to offer such terms as
ensure the mutual benefit of all concerned.
The upbuilding of the country that feeds them is
the constant study of Rock HIPS business men, and
their success in this direction is at once made appa-
rent by a comparison with other portions OF the State.
ave build up the country and depend upon the
country, to build up, the town." is the striking
touches the idea. Conversation with other business
men convinces us that this principle is more than
a sentiment. Large quantities of goods are s0ld
here every season with no other security than the
tried integrity of the purchasers. This indulgence
is not confined to those who can be made to pay.
The merchants have ample means and stand well
in financial circles. The history of the town shows
but the fewest number of failures, and not one that
has been dishonOrable. The store houses are nearly
all of recent erection and are models of taste, neat
ness and convenience. Several have plate glass
fronts, run back more than a hundred feet, and are
filled with goods from cellar to garnet.
The trade of the town is mostly of the retail class,
though the jobbing business is growing year by year.
According to a careful estimate, the sales OF al KINDS
of merchandise for the year ending June 30, 1883,
was $3.50, 600.
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question of only a very short time when they will
be producing a number of articles at much Less cost,
than the same can be furnished from the N0ftfi.e
Among the manufactures that have received some
attention, we will mention the following:
The manufacture of carriages, buggies, and furnl-
ture is carried on quite extensively: Most of the ne:
cessary timber is drawn from different parts of the
county, and costs little more than transportation.
The entire output of two establishments is conslm-
ed by the surrounding country. The quality OF
their productions is so far superior, as regards dura,,
bility, etc, to the same class of goods manufactured
at the North, that neither factory is able even to
supply the local demand. This business is a rapid
ly growing one, and the field is inviting for capital.
The manufacture of shuttle blocks, rims and axe
handles, is being carried on in a small way. IN
cellent returns are realized from the capital invest
ed. All of the timbers necessary for these products
are found in the greatest abundance in the imme-
date locality, and are placed at the factory door
almost as clleaply as cord wood.
Saddles and harness are also manufactured mere
in competition with Northern makes. The local
made goods are superior in quality and control the
market as to price. Large orders from different
parts of the State are constantly being filled, and
the manufacturer finds ready sale for all the goods
he can furnish.
All the bricks that have been used in the town are
manufactured almost within the incorporate limits.
The clay is inexhaustible and produces a brick de-
sirable both for it's beauty and superior quality.
C,,;+oL1o ,yood for hurninp costs. delivered. from
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ERCANTI PROGRESS. =

PROSPEROUS MERCHANTS,
FARMERs.-"YOU FEED ME AND I'LL
FEED YOU"
Induced to locate here ON account of the
peculiar advantages offered in that pursuit,
the first corners engaged in merchandis,
ing. With good freight facilities, backed
by energy and judgment, and surrounded
by the most upright, intelligent and
progressive class of farmers to be found
in any country, these merchants were
not long in concentrating the trade OF a
considerable area at that point.
Thoueh lit is still necessary to use the
credit system quite extensively, the mer4
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BANKING FACILITIES.

TWO BANKS ESTABLISHED IN ONE YEAR.
ZACH PAYING OVER TEN + CENT.
Perhaps there is no surer index to the
prosperity of a town than the number and
condition of it's banks. Up to less than
two years ago, the necessary banking IA
cilities of Rock Hill were supplied by
>private individuals and the banks Of other
towns. In January, 1887, however, two
banking institutions began operations al
most simultaneously. One is a national
bank; the other is operating under a
charter granted by the State Legislature.
The success of both of these institutions
has been remarkable, and is unprecedented
in this locality. The not more than am
pie capital is manipulated with such
ability as to be equal to the most eXacting
demands.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK,
w. l.. Roddey, president; John r.
London, vice-president; w. j. ROddey,
cashier j.. II. Miller, teller, was organized
January Is, 1887, with a capital of $500 600.
1t is now nearing the close of its second
year, and it's profits have never fallen be-
low twelve per cent. The deposits at
times run up as high as 100000. This
bank is patrOnized not only by the town,
but by the surrounding country, and has
already developed many Interests tilal
have hitherto been lying dormant. There
is, at the present writing, a handsome net
surplus and undivided profit on hand, and,
as the president expresses it, "the bank
has never lost a nickle since it began OPP
eratiOns."
II SAVINGS BANK OF ROCK HILL.
This institution has grown out of the
Young Mems Loan and Trust Company,
organized in 1882 with 22S shares, repre-
senting 800 each, to be paid on the in
stallment plan at one dollar per share per
month. Beginning operations with the
first installment of S222S, the company soon
met with such success as to encourage its
conversion into a savings bank. Accord
ingly, in December, 1886, the name of the
corporation was changed by the Legisla-
ture to the Savings Bank of Rock Hill.
The company was also granted Il liberal
charter and authorized to engage in a gen
eral banking business. Over sd 900 of
the capital stock, which has been increas-
ed to 26O shares, has been paid in. The
statement for the six months ending June
30, shows an admirable record. The net
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tember 3, with 125 pupils. At present
there are 175-nearly twice as many as
have ever attended school at n time
in the district before.
The following named gentlemen con
stitute the board of trustees: Kew. -
White, president; w. l.. Roddey, W.. Is
Wilson, Jr., y. +. Smith, D.. I. Sharp, "
$. Creighton, Ircdell Jones.
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clusively to the shafting, which will be SO
placed for reasons Of convenience and
safety. Strong pillars are ranged in alleys
along the whole length of the building,
practically forming a solid foundation, and
az the same time contributing to a more
perfect arrangement of belts and pulleys.
The second floor is to be occupied by
looms, and the spindles will take up the
third. The picker house, dye-house, and
boiler and engine house are separate from
the main building. Their dimensions are
5Ox4O, 1O0x+5 and 60x40 respectively.
1t is believed that the mill will be able
to declare a dividend of ten per cent.
within two years from the time it begins
operations.
MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURES.
For the past few years the smaller man
ufactuIes have been receiving more and
more attention. AS yet no manufactur-
ing enterprise, consuming raw material
from the surrounding country, has ever
vet failed to make a success in this locality.
The business men of the town recognize
the great opportunities presented in differ
ont hropohos of rpor11fantura an6 IT. iS q
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it has as yet hardly begun operations, NJ
must eventually assume an importance
keeping with the purposes of its promote
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diate returns, he has had no cause to regret
the venture as a business Investment.
BOARDING HOUSES.

There are a number Of first-class board:
ing houses in the town that are prepared
to furnish the best accommodations at a
very low rate. The terms do not generally
exceed ten or twelve dollars per month
A better community or a more desirable
climate in which to spend either a sum
mer or winter vacation is not to be found
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The postal, telegraph, telephone, and ex-
press facilities are tirst-class. Private con-
.veyance can be had to all points in the
county not accessible by rail.
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The legal, dental and medical professions
are represented by gentlemen Of character
and ability, who also contribute their
influence to the advancement of the en-
tprDriSeS of the town.
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Criminal Court calender.

For Dcccmbcrl0 -ll2, Thomas Winston;
2iS, Walter Joyce; 80, Lucy Williams;
23G, julius Brett; 81, s., 81, Henry Nasty;
-, ". II Black; 81, Joe Knox, -. 80. b..
A. Rodgers. 2sO, Ras Woods
For December ll-53, J. f. WilkeEon;
li0, Henry Kacs,cr 2S9, Enoch Her
messy; 80. Jim larkin.
For December l2-l7j. Az Millinglon,
III Patterson aud sam Millington, GS, VI.
Goodman: ms. Josiah Dixon; l67, WIN.
Richardson, -, Henry Robinson.
For December lj-Nos. u, g. a., An.
thony Gray, 1876, Henry Yates; lS6, lS7,
ISIS, lS9 &. II. Check; 3}l, Jim Tibbs
lgi. George bridges; l02, SoNic llaWk igA.
For December ~ y ',-. ~, 20, iaouroC
-r-sv~-r and Matte Baldwin. o., Elli
Saunders. ct al, l56, Maud Dunnt, la
II +. Bruce aud Jessie Owens.
For Dee 10 Nos. 30 VI. n. Coovcr
PSI, T. Fitzgbbons; 2D2, 2n3, Mrs. How.
arl. 32i. 32d, I. Mccartney, 2SG, 2S0. Felix
Truss. 81. $40, H. 4. Walsh. PSI, Ben
Morgan, It al, $40. 3lS, Mr.. Horne, 22G,
230. Mr.. Long 300. 3O5, Frank Lambert;
26j, 27O, |. Roscnstcin, PIG 2in. j. !. Ar
mold, 25i, 2i3, Chas. Norman, pa, Minerva
Pointer.
On Saturday, December 10. all motion
pending in this court will bc heard IN,
disposed OF.
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HUNTER BROS.
MAMMOTH BARGAINS.
Great Business Expected This Week.
WE ARE PREPARED FOR IT.
Commencing at 8 o'clock sharp Monday
morning.
PRICES ALWAYS TALR.
WE ARE PREPARED FOR 1T.
PRICES ALWAYS TALR.
DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT.

Great clearing sale Of Fashionable Dress
Fabrics.
sl.50 will buy a stylish combination
Suit.
Sl.25 handsome Dress Patterns with
fancy plush TO match at Sl.95 a Suit.
Zoe silk finished Henrietta Cloth marked
down to AZ &c yard.
Our S25 imported combination Suits
now down TO $3.50.
10 yards Of double width wool filled
Serge for II % on Monday.
Acc, Acc, Acc, Acc, 40 inch all wool
sponged Tricot, worth Zoe yard.
4O-inch Whip Cord Suitings, worth Zoe q
yard.
4O-inch all wool Surah Serge, worth Zoe
yard; all cut to 45c yard this week.
Our g. so Broadcloth now $l.50.
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HOSIERY DEPARTMENT.

At l7lc pair.
/ lot Of Children's full regular made in
grain Hose, in sizes TO 81.
Reduced from 25c pair
At 25c apair
! lot of Children's extra heavy, double
knee Hose, reduced from iOc pair.
At 33lc pair.
One lot Of Ladies' all wool full regular
Hose in colors and black. Former price
soc n pair
At Doc pair. One lot OF Ladies' fancy
striped Hose, in extra weight and choice
shades. These goods are worth Zoe pair.
At 33lc. One lot OF Gents best quality
English Merino Socks. Reduced from soc.
Special
% per cent. reduction on the marked price
of all Ladies' aud Childrcn's fleece lined
Hose this week.
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Black Goods and Silks.

1000 yards Of 3s-inch Gold Medal CASH
mere at 25c; worth 40c.
Zoe, all wool sponged Tricot, cut TO 45C
this week.
DOC Black Henrietta cloth at 35c FOL
Monday.
~ yards Of nice black dress goods fol
Sl.00.
Good quality of satins in all colors, at
i5c yard; worth Coo.
pieces black Faille Francois silk at
81. 3; marked down from Sl.75.
Sl.50 black Lyons silk, now 99c yard
100 handsome Dress Velvets reduced to
Coo yard Tor this week.
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ASSIGNEE SALE.
a. Nstu street att.
900 Main street 900.

Make hay while the sun shines We
have hut twenty days LETT 10 close our
stock ont In.
You can buy oi ne
ladies Md Button Shoes, worked brt-
ton holes, rs cents; worth $50 per pair.
Boys misses aud childrcn's school and
dress shoes at half pricr.
Mems scwcd Shoes, in button, laco or
Congress. Sl.26; worth - per pair.
Mems custom made. hand-scwcd Shoes.
m button. lace and Congress, $3.50 20
81 M. worth $3.50 TO $3.50 per pair
Boys full stock Boots 81, worth g. per
pair.
Mcn's full stock Boots sl7j, worth 50 a
pair.
Mems CALI scwed Boots, g, worth $3.50
pair.
Mems cali, scwed boots, hand.scwcd,
5000, worth $500 pair
Grcat bargains In mems, boys and
chidrru'H cuthing. Suits and Ovefcoats,
Furnishing Goods and Hats II the
AsSIqNEE'S SALE,
stt Main street sN
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Ladies' and Gents Underwear 90 chi
drcn's Underwear.
DREsy GOODS DEPARTMENT..

In this department we have everything
desirable for the mothers, wives, sweet
hearts, cousins and aunts.
Ladies desiring to make presents in this
line will save tine, worry and expense by
coming 10 our Dress Goods Counters first
Look at our pretty combination Suits, II
yards each, for $50.
Look ut our SlI.OO combination Suit re-
duccd 10 S7.0j.
Look at our $3.50 superb gem sill,
and wool mixtures, reduced 10 Sl3Sj.
Our l2-inch silk finish Henrietta Cloth
will be- shown ut lower figures tins week
than the manufacturer prcc.
ON Monday We open ~ pieces 3s.inch
Henrietta Cloths at prices that admit OF no
competition, only pc.
30 pieces iO.inch heavy English Ding
onals 1T l7lc.
IS pieces double width C,shmcrcs, worth
2Oc, for l2lc.
G3RBDR a, MErTE
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Criminal Court.

The motion Of Thomas Jefferson, who
was convicted Of the murder OF William
Ragand, was overruled yesterday, and the
defendant was sentenced to hang Friday,
January Is 1889. John T. Moss, coun-
sci for the prisoner, gave notice OF an ap.
peal 10 the Supreme Court.
lem and Michael Bailey, charged with
assault and battery upon Frank Howard,
were acquitted.
David Myers was fined $50 tor carrying
pistol.
Louis Mccoy was convicted of assault
and battery, and fined -.
Judge Dulloso oycrrulcd the motion Of
George Brown, who was convicted OF
larceny, and sentenced him 10 two years
imprisonment in the pcnilentiary.