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The Washington times., 1903-06-19
hal. GEN. WREATON'S
LIES LABORS OVER
Death of Soldier Due to Complica-
ton of Diseases.

Maj. Gen. Frank Wheaton, L. S. A.
retired, died yesterday at his residence.
z43S Columbia Road, from a complica-
ticn OF diseases. He was seventy
years old, and had been in the service
Tor almost fifty years. He is survived
by a widow and two daughters.
Gcacral Wheaton was widely known in
army circles. having been appointed a
first lieutenant on March 3. 1856. He
rose steadily from this rank, and was
promoted to major general on April 2.
1897, He was retired FIVE years ago. while
in command Of the Department of the
Colorado.
He was born at Providence. r. l.. MAY
g. 1888. After graduating from Brown
University he was appointed an assis-
tant Of the United States and Mexican
boundary survey. In this capacity he
showed such marked ability the War De-
partment made him a first lieutenant
after Eve years service.
Following a brief frontier service. he
was raised to captain on March /.
1861. and was assigned to duty at the
New York State headquarters His pro-
motion to lieutenant colonel of the Sec
ond Rhode Island Volunteers took eff
feet on July 10. 1861
Throughout the war he showed great
bravery. After the battle OF Bull Run
he was made a full colonel. On De-
ccmScr IL. 1862. he was raised TO hriga-
der general, United States Volunteers.
Later he was made majcr of the Second
United States Cavalry, and IN the fol-
lowing years was promoted by stages
Until he rank OF major general had
reached
The Washington times., 1903-06-19
GEN. YOUNG NAMED AS
CHIEF OF GENERAL STAFF
Generals Corbin, Carter, and Bliss Also
--4 Appointed by Secretary Root.

After conversation with the President.
Secretary Root this afternoon announced
the following details to complete the or
garization of the general stan TO take
eject August Is:
Maj. Gen. Samuel B. NJ. Young. to be
chief Of staff; Adjt Gen. Henry c. Cor
biz and Brig. Gen. William H Carter.
TO be members of the general STAFF.
General Carter will be relieved from
his detail in the general staff at such
time as shall be advisable 70 the Secre-
tary of War, and then to proceed to his
station lin the Philippines
Gen. Tasker H. Bliss is detailed to be
a member Of the general star TO take
the place Of General Carter, when the
latter is relieved.
General Young is relieved from duty
as president Of the Army War College.
and General Bliss is detailed in his
stead.
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A HEALTHY COUPLE
An Old Soldier of Ninety Had Some
Coffee Experience.

An old soldiers wife described her
coffee experience as follows: My hus-
band and ! have been accustomed 10 the
use OF tea and coffee for a very great
many years and we were very fond of
the coffee. ------. &c.
Some time ago We received from q
dear friend in st. Louis a Christmas box
that included a package Of Postum.
prepared some without reading diTec-
tions and my husband said. o nonsense.
this tastes just like the crust water
that was one OF the luxuries they al
lowed inyalids eighty years ago Then
/ looked UP the directions. made the
Postum as Il should be made and We
both found IT delicious.
MY husband is a broken-down soldier
and was a dyspeptic and suffered from
severe headaches. but from the time we
commenced 70 drink Postum we have
not taken a cup OF tea or coffee. During
the hot weather we have eaten no meat,
depending for food upon Grape Nuts.
Ny dear husbands headaches have dis
appeared since we left of the coffee
and began Postum and ! find myself
mentally stronger and much better able
to concentrate my thoughts than for
several years past. Husband has a good
appetite now and nothing disturbs his
stomach.
Il believe that when mothers come to
pay more attention TO their children's
diet there will be more health and hap
piness In the world and in domestic
life generally. Little by little this
change must come.
Yours very sincerely for all that per
tains TO health and happiness Use
our names IL you wish" Names furnish
ed by Postum Co.. Battle Greek, Mich
This letter Is In the handwriting OF
the old lady herself and there are many
people half her years who cannot write
half so good letter The case is one
Of remarkable vitality aad apparently
the only Ills OF their old age were those
due TO coffee drinking. These disappear
cd when Postum was used in the place
of coffee.
The Washington times., 1903-06-19
CONTAMINATED MILK
DEATH TO THE BABIES

Five children. less than year old.
died IN the Distric: last week from
diarrheal diseases. Health officer Wood
ward says all OF these deaths were prob
ably caused by contaminated milk. and
has issued instructions 10 parents which
Will enable them 10 protect young chill
dren from the dangers which Turk in
milk during the summer.
Mix is frequently polluted by dirty
COWS and uneIean miIkers." said Dr.
woodward. Great care should be ex-
ercised by the mixers and persons who
handle the milk before it starts 10 mar
ket. II should be put on ice as soon
as possible. Customers should insist
on having their milk delivered at a
time when they can have Il put into
refrigerators without delay Bacteria
thrive in heat. and cold is their enemy"
The Washington times., 1903-06-19
REUNION OF ROUGH RIDERS
AT SAN ANTONIO PLANNED
President Expresses Desire to Meet
Boys of Old Command.

II Is probable that there will be a
reunion Of the Rough Rider regiment
in San Antonio some time next winter.
The suggestion OF such a reunion has
been made and It is understood to
meet with the fun approval of the
President, who has expressed a desire
TO be present and meet all OF the boys
of his old command
It was in San Antonio that the Rough
Riders were organized. and il is ac-
cordingly appropriate that their first
rct Mon should be held at that place
no date has been fixed upon for the
event. and plans have not even been
tentatively arranged. but it is probable
that the suggestion will be taken up
and acted upon this summer. and the re-
union held either next winter or spring.
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DIED.

GILES-On Thursday. June 49, at 6 O'Clock a.
Park, Tenleytown, ID. C., ESTHER p, mother
Of Thomas J. and james /. Giles widow Of
John H. Giles Of Wicomico County, Mary
land and daughter Of samuel Weatherley Of
the same place. Age, seventy-one years.
Funeral services at Eldbrooke NJ. T. Church,
Tenleytown, ID. C., Monday June % AZ 10
o'clock a. m. Interment al Rock Greek Gene
terry.
(WicOmicO County and Eastern Shore, Mary
land, papers please copy) jei98t
RABBITT-On Friday morning June 10 1903
after 4 brief illness, SAMUEL L. RABBIT.
Funeral Saturday. June 2O 1903 al 3 p.
m. from his late residence, 1875 9Th st.
Inter.uent private. It
The Washington times., 1903-06-19
LAWYERS SHARE in
Plus FUND AWARD
Senator Stewart Makes Inquiry From
Secretary Hay.

Senator Stewart of Nevada, accom-
panied by Charles c. Glover. the pres
ident of the Riggs National Bank. was
received by Secretary Hay yesterday.
The Senator was attorney for the Cath
Ollie Church represented by Bishop Ri
ordan, of California. in the Plus Fund
case.
The church refused to assign any por-
ton OF the award to its attorneys, and
as Mexico two days ago paid $I.O42 600
Mexican. on account, the Senator's mis-
sion to the State Department was to as
certain just what rights the attorneys
had in the matter. The department has
decided that since no assignment was
made in advance. it must turn the
money over to the church intact
The Washington times., 1903-06-19
PUBLIC FAIRGROUNDS
AT L0EFFLER'S GARDEN

The Commissioners have accepted the
offer of Capt Allison Nailor to allow
Loeffler's Garden. at New York Avenue,
First and n Streets. 10 be used as a pub
lie playground. Men from the work
house will cut the weeds in the garden
and put up swings. and other apparatus
suitable for a playground viii probably
be furnished by the District
The Washington times., 1903-06-19
SUIT BROUGHT FOR
~ BREACH OF CONTRACT

William A. Mills filed a suit in the
District courts yesterday against Ed
ward r. Diggs for $1,000, for alleged
breach of contract The plaintiff alleges
that he was engaged 20 perform certain
services for the defendant, for which
he was to receive s.. 500 in stock He
states that these services were con-
cluded in April last. and he has not re-
ceived the stock, according to contract.
The Washington times., 1903-06-19
STATIONARY ENGINEERS
MAY BE INVITED

The question of inviting the National
Association OF Stationary Engineers to
convene here in 1904 was under discus
sion at a meeting Wednesday night OF
the local branch of the organization. A
number Of letters from other chapters
were read. pledging their support to the
suggestion. The subject will be brought
and urged at this years convention by
a committee in charge OF the plan.
The Washington times., 1903-06-19
SPECIAL POLICEMAN
TO BE DISMISSED

Major Sylvester has advised the Com
missioners to dismiss A. r. Brady. a
special railway policeman Several
charges have been filed against Brady.
The last was made by George c. Queen,
who found a purse and gave IT to
Brady. The policeman turned IT over
to Lieut. Amiss and made a report in
which he stated he found the purse him
The Washington times., 1903-06-19
MISS SToDDARD DEAD.

BINGHAMToN, n. Y, June 19.-Flor-
ence Stoddard. aged twenty. daughter
OF /. T. Stoddard, acting governor of Ari-
IONA. died at the home OF her grandfath-
err. Judge c. E. Martin. here last night.
The Washington times., 1903-06-19

FOR ABSOLUTE CLEANLINESS, GOOD TABLE,
HOME COMFORTS, VISIT TIE
HOTEL OSBORNE.
Arkansas and Pacific aves. $3.50 per dsy up
IS weekly and up. Write for Booklet.
1nvs1-S0t MRS. Z. :. OSBORNE
The Washington times., 1903-06-19
GOVERNMENT FREE
TO REMOVE CRUISER
Attorney Generals Opinion
in Galveston Case.

The opinion Of Attorney General Knox,
which has been submitted to Secretary
Moody in the matter of the cruiser Cal
weston. leaves no room for doubt as to
the right of the Government to take the
vessel to any place it may decide upon
for completion. Acting upon this de-
cision of Mr.. Knox. it is probable that
the ship will be launched at the yards Of
the Trigg Company in Richmond next
Monday. as was contemplated, and that
she will be towed to the Norfolk yard
and the work finished there
Interests of Creditors.
The local court in Richmond has
Co., one of the supply contractors and
creditors of the defunct Trigg Company,
asking for an injunction restraining
Lieutenants Thesis and Groesbeck. rep
resenting the Navy Department. from
interfering with any of the property in
the Trigg yards. which IS now under the
control of l.. T. Myers. the receiver Of
uncompleted cruiser Galveston and the
dredge Benguard.
Unique Question Raised.
The opinion of Attorney General Knox
is regarded as establishing a precedent
which will be used in case other ship
building concerns default and fail to
carry out their contracts for the con-
struction OF vessels. 1t will Of course.
to some extent raise the question of
State rights. but it will establish the
fact that the Federal Government is
supreme in such natter
The Washington times., 1903-06-19
STOLE DIAMOND RIf!G.

For the larceny of a diamond ring
vailed at sl75. from William r. Green.
Presley Thornton, a negro, was held for
the grand jury in the Police Court yes
terday.
The Washington times., 1903-06-19
ELLIS WAVES HEARING.

Eugene NJ Ellis. charged with en-
bezzling S45 from Jackson Bros. a firm
OF Washington. waived a hearing IN tina
Police Court yesterday, and was held
In $500 bail for the grand jury
The Washington times., 1903-06-19
IN MEMORIAL.

GAINOTR-in loving remembrance Of ON
beloved daughter, CARRIE NJ GLAMOUR, VIII,
passed away thirteen years ago today.
Heavens budding flower
We miss thee every hour.
IL by HER MOTHER, JULIA DALE.
The Washington times., 1903-06-19
ATLANTIC CITY.
THE ALREMARLE,

Virginia ave, near Beach and PIER. This
elegant modern Hotel, throughout capacity
400. offers special rates, june and july - $40,
SO 50 weekly; also season and family rates for
large. cool front rooms; many with bath. All
metal beds, elevator, etc; 1000 feet Of porches
Superior table. Booklet J. T. COPE-
The Washington times., 1903-06-19
EDUCATIONAL.

STUDENTS PREPARED for college or civil
service examinations: low rates. strictly after ,
pm $50 Harvard ST. Mount Pleasant iels-St
The Washington times., 1903-06-19
SPECIAL NOTICES.

WANTED-The names Of parties who the
accident to an old cOlored man at New Jersey
ave. and st. Sc, April 8 1903. Address o
Baden Row II
The Washington times., 1903-06-19
OCEAN CITY, N. ].
QUEEN CITY BY THE SEA.

pee pie \ children's paradise. Finest beach.
Sailing fishing. Bathing unsurpassed All
amusements Two and one-half miles Of board
walk. Gas, electric light and artcsian water
Electric cars aud steamers every IS minutes 70
Atlantic City. No saloons Write for booslet-
W h WILLIAMSON,
Ocean CITY. \. J.
The Washington times., 1903-06-19
NEW BRADY HOUSE

South Arkansas ave, near Beach.
Choice Rooms rate for June. 81 25 up. Booklet.
JAMES BRADY. iel-60i
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-10-31
Next Tuesday is election
day. Polls open at 8 o'clock
in the morning and close at 3
o'clock in the evening. DEM
ocrats should vote early.
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Carroll Charge Reformed Church-Divine service
at Pleasant Valley at 10 a. m. At Ben1amlns 81
n m. Young Peoples meeting at 730 p N. Inc
Benevolent Aid Society will meet at the home OF
Mrs Abbie Shaffer Cranberry road, next Weones-
day night full attendance is requested
' e James B. Stonsifer, Pastor.
St Paurs Reformed Church-Sunday school at
rs a. M Divine service at 1880 m. and 40 p. ID
''-' - c. S. Clagle Pastor
Methodist Protestant Church, Rev. L. F. warner va
Pastors bbath Services.-Preach1nga at III ~ a. ~
and 73O D. m. Y. P. s. C. E. at g. p. m SUNDAY
school els a. m. Mid week Service IN the lecture
room Wednesday evening at 73O O'Clock.
St. Johns Church-Sundays-Low Mass at 10
and High Mass at 10 a. m. Vespers at 73o p. In
During the week.-Mrs. at q. IN.
D"te ~ Joseph II. Cassidy, Pastor.
Centenary NJ E. Church-Sunday School at gl5
a m Preaching at 10. 80 a.. m. and I'D p. nj. Ep-
worth League at 6.45 p. m - ,,,,o ,.
Salem Lutheran Charge-Benjamin's-Su
school at D. m. Preaching at p. m. st. Johns
Sunday school at a. M. Preaching at 10 a. M
X. W. Doty, Pastor.
The Girls Rescue Band of this city will meet on
Saturday afternoon at O'Clock at carroll HAIL
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The Owl. Week Days.

Leave Hillen II %, pm. Union Il so, Pa ave H.
Fulton ll.37 Walbrook H. 80, Arlington ll.46 MI
Hope 11.49, Howardville 1852, Sudbrook Park -,
Pikesville Loo, Greenwood -, Owlngs Mills
1906 Glyndun y Il, Emory Grove l2.lS, Glen Falls
T. "a FinkSburg 30 CarrolltOn l2.3S, Westminster
1888, Avondale 1858, New Windsor 10y, Linwood
LIP ar Union Bridge LIS a. N. Leave Union Bridge
AS Il. m. Linwood 452, New Windsor 4 81, Avon
dale sos Westminster 5.1l, Carrollton 90. FlnkS'
burg 40, Glen Fails 5.44, Emory Grove go, Glyn'
don 552 OwingS Mills COP, PikeSyille Gil, sud
brook Park 6.13, HowardviIle els, Mt Hope Gil
Arlington go. Walbrook 6.26, Fulton 6.2S Pa ave
$50, Union 635 ar. Hillen 60
Frederick Division Pennsylvania +. R. DAILY ex
cept Sunday. )-Trains for Frederick leave Bruce,
vile al SIS $50 and 1910 a. m. and 445 ana eSS
D. M. Trains for TaneytOwn, LlttleStown anu
Columbia leave Bruceyille 9.l7 a. III. and 3. 40 p H.
Through trains for Hanover and Gettysburg anu
points on Baltimore and Harrisburg DIVISION leave
Baltimore daily, except sunday at 10 a. m anu
S.25 D. M. Through cars for Gettysburg ana lhler.
mediate points leave Baltimore also daily, except
Sunday, at 1912 a. IN.
Sunday Trains.
On Sunday trains will leave Hillen station al s''
a. m and 800 and 1885 p. m, Westminster lI;I?h n,
M. 4.4i and 1928 midnight, arriving al Shlon
Bridge al IL As and - and FL p III. Lea.e
Union Bridge at AS 6.45 and 80 a. M ana w T.
m. Westminster - and S.55 q. H. 4.29 ana COL 2
M arriving at Hillen Station at 30 ana lu'ZV
a. M. and GIL p. m. ,r;,.,
Orders for baggage calls can be lett AT licAe'
o'''oe' ' 80 +. NJ HOWELL,
General Passenger Agent:
B. Fl. GRIsWoLD. Gen'l. Traffic Manager oc Il
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-10-31

Democrats give a day next
Tuesday to White supremacy in
Maryland and the cause OF
Good Government. Be sure to
vote and see that all your Dem
cratic neighbors vote also.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-10-31

To mark your ballot next
Tuesday, make a K mark in
each of the squares opposite
the word Democratic in both
columns. Do not be in hur-
nv, and be careful not to let
the cross marks extend out of
the squares.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-10-31

Democrats give day next
Tuesday to White supremacy in
MARYLAND and the cause Of
Good Government. Be sure to
vote and see that all your Dem
ocratic neighbors vote also.
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BY .. C. sHIPLEY.
October on the hills!
How heavenly soft the shadows lie,
On vale and tree and ripping rills.
How fair the evening sky.
The cry of the corn-cracke
tmorn is heard in shrillest note,
Amid the alders in the brake.
The call he pipes by rote.
Like to IL bridal veil
The Indi IN Summers mystic haze
Eawreaths the heather, wood and dale,-
o, dreamy autumn days!
Adown the forest glade
The maple leaves all whirling go;
Swept by the windy paths we strayed
The holly berries glow.
o, bright october days!
How sweet, yet sad-O, picture fair!
When sunsets slanting, mellow rays
Make beauty everywhere
October on the hills!
Still beauteous will its verdure lie
When am past earth's joys and ills,
Beyond the sunset sky.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-10-31
GOWNS FIT FOR PRINCESS.

Miss May Browns Wedding Trousseau A
Marvel-Bridal Robe Royal Purple-Mar-
riage of Ex- Governors Daughter to Mr..
Gordon Taylor Hughes Is To Be Quiet
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-10-31

CONNECTING WITH
P. 4 R. R. at Shippensburg and Co.,,
Norfolk Il Western R. r. at Hoauysburg
B. & 0. Railroad at Haserstown ays sfSst6oSl;
Run; Penna. R. R. at Brne anS nCAerg
Hanover; 2. W. l. B., N. c. and y and
Railroads at Union Station, BsIt;u D. y.
Schedule i" effect Sunday, Oct. II, ,oo,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-10-31
orieinal goetrg.
LYRICS OF THE old STONE CHURCH
No. IL.
HEARD OUTSIDE

HEARD w 1OlD1.
Written for the Democratic Advocate,
BY o. c. sHIPLEY.
Said Mrs Flynn to Mrs. Chick
I've heard that you've lately been sick
sickl did you say? have, that same,
thought that Dennis would be my name;
And I'd be dead corpse the day.
If hadn't lived; mind that? say.
Said Mrs Flynn, with SLY nod,
Weren't you afraid to meet your God?
Afraid to meet Him? Oh no, not /;
Twas the other chap in passing by
feared would gobble ME en- route
Before the angels found it out.
o, did you see that lovely bonnet,
With all that wealth of flowers ON 1t,
That Mrs Dash had on? The style
That woman puts on! 1t makes me smile,
At her age too to wear such wreath;
VOW it makes one grit their teeth.
Said Mrs. Chick. I'm SO perplexed
Because I've clean forgotn the text;
Or what twas all about. / tried
Not to see the parsons shoe united.
Yet couldn't catch one half he said
For watching Deacon B.'s bald head.
Smooth as an onion peel-Ill bet
He straps his razor on it-let
Us move on part of the crowd
Are listening; we've talked too loud.
Said Mrs Flynn don't care shucks
For their rudeness, like to Calmucks.
The text, you say? 1t ran this way
IAN Injun came down from New Ha-
ven and took live colt by the tail
And ierked him out the halter" Fail
Not to look when you get home, Mayhap
IT'S in Isaiah; 9th verse, 9th chap
He said it was a serry finn,
Or something like it; tits his within
To put on hifalutin' airs
With common folk who say their prayers
1t means an Injun, sure as day,
For there's no angels up New Haven way.
Think you the picture overdone?
Alas! it's true there's many an one
Who goes to church to ape the style;
Forgetting it's Gods house, the while.
But will cease this foolishnesS-
1t points moral none the less.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-10-31

To mark your ballot next
Tuesday, make a K mark in
each of the squares opposite
the word Democratic in both
columns. Do not be in a hur-
ry, and be careful not to let
the cross marks extend out of
the squares.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-10-31

DINNER GOWNS.
A truly regal effect is produced by a
dinner gown of black velvet striped with
white satin, the stripe of each being about
five inches vide. The skirt is plated at
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-10-31

WESTMINSTER. MD.
Represents the following Companies
Royal Fire Insurance Co. of Liverpool.
Continental Fire Insurance Company of
New York.
Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society of
England.
Employers Accident Liability Assurance
Corporation Limited of London.
No Notes. No Assessments.
jan 27v
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-10-31
OCTOBER.

Written for the Democratic Advocate,
BY o. C. SIMPLIFY.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-09-25

ord, paced a mile last Wednesday, in
New York, in one minute and fifty
seven seconds. Another big fire
broke out at the Sour Lake, Tex, oil
wells last Wednesday. The damage is
estimated at from $4,000 to 100000.
..... Mountain Top hotel, situated
twenty miles west of Charlottesville,
Va. was destroyed by fire few days
ago. The building had the distinction
of having been built one hundred and
twenty years ago.. Mrs. JEFFERSON
Davis is critically i'll at Buffalo, N. Y.
..... -Four hundred white messenger
boys employed by the Illinois District
Telegraph company in Chicago, stop
ped work yesterday because Of the
employment Of Negroes. The SOW
ereign grand lodge Of Odd Fellows, In
session in Baltimore this week, has
adjourned to hold its next annual
meeting in San Francisco. The
Russian government has issued note
in which it sets forth that the Euro
pean powers do not propose to inter-
fere as between Turkey and Bulgaria
..... A dispatch from Sofia, Bulgaria,
says that 600 Turks were killed In a
battle at Katchani on September 1S.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-09-25

OLDEST CITIZEN OF FORT MILL
Observation-Disclosures Merritt was born
July 16, 1912, four miles northwest Of
Fort Mill, on the place now owned by
Charlie Crook. He was married in 1887
to Miss Lucrecia Bennett, daughter OF
John Bennett. To them were born nine
children-four living and five dead.
There are forty-five grandchildren,
fifteen being dead, thirty living, be-
sides forty-four great-grandchildren,
ten dead and thirty-four living.
Mr.. Merritt is now ninety-two years
old. He remembers when there was
not threshing machine in this coun-
ty, the grain being tramped out by
horses, and not cotton press. cotton
being packed by having a hole cut in
the floor and a sack fastened there,
and packed by crowbar. A bale
weighing 250 pounds was considered
a large bale. Mr.. Merritt says that in
1918 there was frost in every month of
the year except August, and that peo-
pie had to set by the fire in June, in
time of wheat harvest. He remembers
the stars falling in 1888, also the first
well dug in Fort Mill township, it be-
ing at the old Warren blacksmith shop.
Can recall the time when people lived
on dirt floors, when plank had to be
sawed by hand. He says that the last
deer killed in or around Fort Mill was
killed near where the cotton mill now
stands.
Mr.. Merritt volunteered to go to the
war in 1861, but was rejected on ac-
count of his age, he being then fifty
four years old, but was conscripted
later and taken to Columbia. He was
there when Shermans army took Co.
lumbia. The nearest market they had
for their cotton in those days, he says,
was Charleston. 1t generally required
about three weeks to go to and return
from Charleston.
Mr.. Merritt Joined Flint Hill Bap-
tist church in 1886, of which he is still
a member.-Fort Mill Times, Septem
Der %.