Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1911-11-09
oRr MILL, S. c., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1911
lEWs OF SOUTH CAROLINA
\ Column of Short Paragraphs OF
News From All Over the State OF
South Carolina.


and water plant was considerably
damaged when a smash-up from some
unknown cause occurred. The town,
however, will not be in darkness as
arrangements have been made with
The Southern Power Company to con-
lect with their substation. The exact
amount Of damage could not be ascer-
aimed
Aiken.-The contract for the srec-
ion OF Aiken's opera house has been
ct TO II. c. Van Ormer & Son Of
'itsburg, Pa. This contract embod-
es the complete erection of the build
ng and everything but the inside fur
lishings. The work 10 to commence
his month, and is to be completed
within as short period as is practica-
BILE.
Orangeburg.-An important meet
ing of the Paul McMichael chapter,
United Daughters Of the Confederacy,
If this city was held and 1t was de-
,ided to give an Orangeburg college
scholarship to some worthy girl OF
his county. The college Is to donate
he tuition and the U. d. c. will pay
he board and other current ex-
oenses. All competitors must be 10
years OF age or older and descendant
)f a Confederate soldier.
Laurens.--A careful canvas among
the merchants and owners OF the
buildings burned by the fire here
shows that the total loss will amount
% between $4,000 and s50,0OO. No
clue has yet been found which leads
one to make a guess as to the fires
origin, though it is generally believed
to have been caused by defective
Tue or rats.
Rock Hill.-Mr. J. C. Locke OF the
leslie community, south OF this city,
lad the misfortune to get his lert
land caught in a shredder and 80
Jadly mangled that it had to be am
outated. Drs. Fennell and Miller OF
his city were telephoned for and
vent out to his home and amputated
he mangled member. Mr.. Locke Ia
| mighty good progressive farmer and
ais many friends will regret to learn
of his misfortune.
Bennettsville.- United Sen
ator McLaurin and Charles Crosland
returned from New Orleans where
hey have been attending the confer
ence of governors on the problem OF
raising the price of cotton. Mr.. Nc
Laurtn said that the entire meeting
was characterized by intense earnest
less and determination to meet and
;olye the problem of such vital in
terest to every one of the South.
Washington.-In the case OF the
Carolina Portland Cement Company
of Charleston against the Chesapeake
& Ohio Railway Company the inter
state commerce commission decided
that reparation should be made the
cement company in the sum OF S36.4S
The Charleston concern recently
shipped two carloads OF its product
from Forwick, Va, to Hopmills, n. c..
and through misrouting was over
charged to the amount stated, which
will now be reduced to 1t by order
Of the commission.
Anderson.-The Piedmont Presby
terial union, embracing the Woman's
Missionary societies of the Piedmont
presbytery, was held in Central Pres
byterian church At the close OF the
business session reception was ten
dered the delegates and members OF
the missionary societies OF the First
Presbyterian church by the womep
of the Central church. The reception
was held in the new Sunday school
room and elegant refreshments were
served.
Lancaster.--There was g unique en-
tertainment at the opera house, an
old-fashioned corn shucking, held un'
der the auspices of the women in
charge of the public library. A prize
was offered for the one shocking the
most corn in a given time, and
number Of women and men entered
the contest, which afforded much
amusement for all present. Among
the contestants were Col. Leroy
Springs and Chas. D. Jones. The
prize, a box of candy. was won by l..
C. Lazenby, who was reared on Vir.
ginia farm and was, therefore, much
at home on pile OF corn.
Marion.-The United States Marine
band gave an afternoon performance
1t the opera house. There were II
numbers rendered, including encores,
and every one was delighted with the
music. The band left on special
train for Wilmington, n. c., imme-
diately after the performance.
Bookman.-W. E. Hinnant, one OF
Richland county's best known citi-
zens. who lives about three miles
lTOHl luiS pldCc, ouhClOu Oh oNSiuSh'
while alighting from train here re-
sulting in the loss OF leg. Mr. Hin.
nant was hurried to a Columbia hos
pital, where the limb was amputated.
Hartsville.-Work has begun In
earnest on the new railroad being
built by the South Carolina Western
from Hartsville to Sumter Contractor
NJ. NJ. Schiltz with large force OF
hands, began grading at point two
miles from town.
Gaffney. Notwithstanding the fact
that interest in municipal affairs
seemed to be at the highest pitch be
fore the meeting of the Democratic
executive committee held some time
ago, more interest has been manifest.
ed since that time and the talk on the
streets now Is of the election and who
is likely to be mayor.
Washington.-Apparently at the end
of the next fiscal year June 80, 1912.
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