Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-04-18
FORT MILL, S. c., THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 1912.
FROM THE PALMETTO STATE
latest General News That Has Been
Collected From Many Towns and
Counties of the State.

was stolen from the home Of Mr.. Will
liam ]. Murphy, Jr., on Gregg street
while Mr.. and Mrs. Murphy were en-
joying a spin in their automobile.
CoIuunbia.-The governor has grant
ed a parole to John Miller, con-
victed in Lexington in June OF 1910
and sentenced to three years on the
county chain gang on the charge OF
assault and batter with intent to kill.
Columbia.-The governor has com
muted the sentence of ]. r. English,
who was convicted in Union county on
the charge of violation Of the dispeH-
sary law, from q fine OF $500 or six
month to a fine of 800 to four months.
Timmonsville.-As a result OF
shooting affair at negro frolic near
town several days ago Charlie Jen-
nings died. The negro was shot in the
head by John MCGEE. McGee has been
placed in jail.
Greenville.--The local post U. c. 7.
will send large and representative
delegation to Spartanburg May 10 to
attend the state convention. Inc
Greenville post is especially strong in
point OF membership and enthusiasm.
Lexington.--A special election was
held In Summit school district No. IA
at Summit, for the purpose of voting
two-mill tax levy for school purposes
therein. !. S. Shealy, d. t. Hare and
w. A. Hare, the trustees, conducted
the election.
Columbia-.The report by the state
board of pardons has been completed
and sent the governor. The board was
In session for more than one week and
considered ever so petitions for par
don. The report was not given out
by the board
Chester.-W. D. Knox, who has serv'
ed as superintendent OF education for
many years, has announced his candi'
dacy to succeed himself. Prof. w. Jay
MCCARTHY, superintendent o. the Allen
dale graded schools and a graduats
OF Wofford College, may be a candi'
date.
Columhia.-John Gloyer, a negro,
about s5 years Of age, was arrested
by the Columbia police and Is being
held charged with murder Of a woman
in Barnwsll county. He was arrested
at the corner Of Washington and AS
sembly streets after kilograms had
been received describing the man
wanted.
Abbeville.- Is preparing
to entertain the South Carolina FEEDER
atioa of Women's Clubs in May. The
dates are May 6, Z, s and 9. The enter
tainment will consist of a public recep-
tion in the opera house after the usual
addresses of welcome have been made.
During this reception, which is for the
purpose OF everybody Getting acquaint-
ed. South Carolina tea will be served
by bevy of pretty girls.
Belton-The second annual contest
of the O'Neal Oratorical association
was held here. In every respect the
contest was the best had by the asso-
citation. The O'Neal Oratorical asso-
citation was organized something over
two years ago with a membership oil
four schools. Anderson. Williamson,
Honea Path and Belton schools. In
the previous contest the Honea Path
and Belton schools took off first places
Beaufort-At the annual meeting o.
the B. V. A. third division Of South
Carolina naval militia. for the election
OF officers. the result was as follows:
II. S. Townsend, lieutenant command
er: L. b. Simpson ana d. Mittle, lieu
tenants; committee to act on new
members: E. W. Rodgers, L. Bond
John Parlor, George Tucker, Alex Le'
vim. II was moved and carried that
these officers be retained for two con
secutive years.
Walterboro.-Frank kinsey and VIII
liam Klnsey, OF the Sniders section
are in jail here, having been commit
ted by Magistrate r. G. w. Bryan
Frank Kinsey is charged with having
committed an assault on his sister
Miss Carolina v. Kinsey, with intent
to kill. William Kinsey Is charged
with having taken horse from the
same Miss Kinsey, his sister also
This trouble is the elimination OF a
series of unpleasant happenings In the
community.
enwood-Extensive preparations
are being made here for the enter
tainment OF the state Sunday schooI
convention here in the near future
Fully 400 delegates are expected. The
convention will hold its sessions In
the Presbyterian church.
Winnsboro. - Winnsboro's progres
sive city fathers have decided to pur
chase a chemical engine and thereby
insure the property owners OF a more
reliable FIRE fighting apparatus thar
they have had heretofore. The order
for the engine has been placed and IL
expected to be in commission WHINE
the next week or two.
Orangeburg.-The 18th annual con
vention Of South Carolina branch oi
the International Order OF King
Daughters will be held in Orangeburs
April II, IS and 10. The convention
auditorium will be ST. Pauls MeAhod
list church.
Anderson--A thousand voters Of
Anderson county heard Governor
Blease here when he severely arraign
ed the members OF the commission tt
investigate the Ansel dispensary boarc
and criticised the Legislature. paying
particular respects TO Senator Sulii
van and members Of the lower House
from this county.
Camden.-"King" Perkins, one o
the best known negroes In this sec
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