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Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1915-09-30
BRIEF HISTORY OF FORT MILL.

the thought occurred to me that
as | was the oldest and one of
the first settlers of the town of
Fort Mill | would undertake to
write you brief history of the
place.
The first dwelling erected in
Fort Mill was built by Mr.. Owen
Matthews at the south side of
the present f. w. Kimbrell Co.'S
store. This building was erected
in 1857 for a boarding house, and
was afterward used as a hotel
by the late S. Hotchkiss until
his death. The first business
house stood where the store
of R. F. .Grier is now located
and was built by w. f. White.
This building was first occupied
by the firm of Bernhardt, Col
tharp d Mauney as merchants.
Coltharp died about 1853, and
his interest was taken over by
j. M. Powell, who was then rail
road agent. A brother of Mr..
Powell, b. f. Powell, came to
Fort Mill from Ebenezer, and
took the railroad agency. The
mercantile firm name was then
changed to Mauney, Powell e Co.
In later years the old store build
ing was sold to j. T. J. Harris
and rebuilt as a dwelling, the
same now standing at the inter
section of Booth and Rocky
streets and occupied by Mr..
j. F. Lytle.
The next store house was
built across the street from
R. F. Grier's present stand and
was occupied for three or four
years by Morrow & Potts. The
next building to go up was the
wagon shop of Culp Bros.
which occupied site about
where the Stewart building
stands on the south side of Main
street. Morrow & Potts having
gone out of business. the building
occupied by the firm was then
used as residence by B F.
Powell until 1858, when it was
burned, together with Culp Bros.
wagon shop. The members of
the Culp firm were w. J. and
L. q. Culp, and the night of the
fire w. j. Culp became over
heated and caught a deep cold
and never afterwards spoke
above whisper. The third
store house was built by Capt.
j. ID. White. who was raised one
and one-half miles west of Doby's
bridge, on place now owned
by j. w. Ardrey. This building
was two stories high, the top
story being occupied by the Sons
of Temperance. This building
was later sold to r. A. Young,
who moved it to a point below
McElhaney's stable and used it
as a lanyard house. 1t was later
sold to T. B. Withers and again
moved to lot on Confederate
street. near the present home of
S. A. Epps, and is now owned
by Alex Barber. The first
residence was built by DR..
3. M. Cobb, occupying the cor
ner lot at the head of Main
street, now owned by T. A.
Mills, and was torn away some
pears ago. The second dwelling
was built by B. j. Patterson
where the Methodist parsonage
now stands and the third resi-
dence was built by w. j. Culp
on the site on Booth street now
occupied by the home of DR..
I. S. Kirkpatrick. This house.
which was moved some years
ago to the east side of the street.
is very sacred to me, as it was
here that | was married.
The railroad was built through
Fort Mill in 1851. The town got
it's name from an old Indian fort
near the Spratt homestead and
hhn nll MTnIl
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1915-09-30
REV. mr.. HAIR WRITES
OF TRIP TO the WEST


where the connection was close
for Colorado Springs. Much of
the mountain scenery for the
first ten hours was very in
teresting. We were never out
of sight of the mountains. They
presented variety in height,
shape, size and color. There
was uniformity in one respect,
all were free from vegetation.
We were glad to get off at 10
p. M. for the night at Glenwood
Springs, Col, as we had been on
acrowded train in hot. dry, dusty
weather riding for fifteen hours
over a very rough mountain
road. We found a beautiful
little health resorteof about two
thousand inhabitants. There is
one fine large hotel and a very
large swimming pool, where
bathing in the open air is en-
joyed all the year, for the pool
is supplied with water from
hot spring. Our journey the
next morning was thru the
mountains. We reached the
Royal Gorge in the afternoon.
Here an observation car was at
tached and we could see over
head as well as to the side. The
train winds it's way along the
small river thru the gorge often
making such short turns that
one wonders how it can stay on
the track. On each side of the
track there are massive rock two
thousand feet high. Sometimes
rock project out over the track.
In one place the gorge is so
narrow that there is only room
for the little stream. Here the
river is bridged and the track
is laid directly over the water.
We reached Colorado Springs
at 6 p. m. and took an electric
car to Manitou. Manitou is six
miles from Colorado Springs at
the foot of the mountains. This
village is of less than three
thousand and entertains more
than forty thousand guests every
summer. Pixies Peak with it's
scenic attractions and it's unique
railway is the greatest attraction.
Major Zebulon M. Pike dis
covered this mountain in 1906.
After many efforts to scale it,
Pike abandoned the project with
the statement that mo human
being could ascend to it's pima
cle." Early in the morning we
paid five dollars for our ticket to
take a railroad ride above the
clouds and stop on the summit of
Pixies Peak 14147 feet above sea
level. This road known as Cog
Wheel Route surpasses all other
railroads of it's kind. Quaint
beauties crowd the way, and the
things of greatest interest are
pointed out and described by
the conductor. All trees are
left behind two thousand feet
before the journey ends and
before reaching the summit all
vegetation of any kind is left
behind and snow and ice is al
ways plentiful. There are sew
eral acres almost level on the
summit. This is said TO be the
best view in America with sixty
thousand square miles in the
range of vision. In 1884 about
eight miles was graded in an
effort to build a railroad up
Pixies Peak going round and
round the mountain, but was
abandoned as impracticable. The
present road was begun in 1886
and completed in four years. 1t
is only nine miles long. We
found it pleasant on the summit
and suffered no inconvenience
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-19

Has a dying man no rights?' he
whispered vaguely. Hugo / beg
you.
Once more silence fell Then
Hugo began to speak. In silence ne
delivered his defence. 1t was the
old story-an ambitious young man,
fred by initial success, hugely en-
ergetic. a little selfish: and a young
wife unused to the realities of life,
coming from a home where her
least within had been law, where
money had ever been plentiful.
Il think fear" muttered Sir
Jasper. that the fault was mine"
He drew a long breath.
Il put off telling her I let her
grow up in ignorance of the world
and life. l surrounded her with
pretty things. was an old fool. an
old loving, doting fool. 1t seems 1
have wrecked her life"
ut wasn't your fault or NINE"
said Gabriel
Hugo gave a short laugh. 81 am
the villain Of the piece" he OBJ
served. "Sir Jasper, I've answered
your questions If you've done with
ne"
'The villain Of the piece" said
Sir Jasper. lis lying here. dying"
Il won't let you say that. It's un-
true-horribly untrue. You've been
kind. ever so kind always
Yes" Hugo broke in, you've al
ways been that"
Sir Jasper's hands we're moving.
Almost imperceptibly he drew Hugo's
hand and Gabriers toward each
other.
who's at fault. them" he asked
rs it you. Gabriel9 Is it you.
Hugo?"
Neither answered him.
do you care for her no longer.
Hugo7"
The doctor could not escape the
blunt question. Gabriel knows
care for her." he said IN frigid tones
And you. Gabriel7"
She did not reply. Sir Jasper
smiled family.
For twenty years GabrieI's hAppi
ness has been my chief thoEght. I've
plotted and planned. I can see my
self walking home from the old
Lowther Arcade with toys under my
arm. For twenty yearsl Now, when
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GREENWOOD

Clear the room! Clear the room!
Telephone to Toddington. Spear.
Wire Wick and Houghton, Gabriel,
my dear, d'you hear? Command per
Torrance Of the Coal King at Wind
sor. II there's one part see myself
in It's Old Nepcote IN the Coal King!'
Lucky starsl Hi Spear, throw
me the cocoa-butter."
Little Spear was standing gaping
at Dr. and Mrs. Rackham.
Didn't notice you-too excited Co
notice anybody" he stammered. and
then turned TO Sir Jasper. Don't
stiri" he bawled. you know you
mustn't get up or excite yourself.
You know you"
"Balderdash! Fiddlesticksi Stun
and nonsensel" roared Sir Jasper.
THE plays over. The curtains
down. Give me that cocoa-butter,
say, and ct me get this muck of
my face"
Little Spear threw the stick on to
Sir Jasper's bed. The old man
reached for his dressing jacket and
struggled into 1t. Then he began TO
rub the stick over his hollow
cheeks.
Good makeup, chr he ex-
claimed. "Goodby, you two. Run
away, my children. Don't be fools
any longer You've played the fool
for six months; that's long enough
for anybody. Go and be happy, I
was half afraid wouldn't be able to
hcodwink the lynx-eyes Of GabrieIs
affection. IL? Not I. I've never felt
better IN my life. But l guessed a
little sentiment might bring you two
dear little fools together again. Now
run away and abuse me-thatH bring
you closer together still. Don't stay.
I'm busy"
With cloth he wiped away the
last traces OF his ashen pallor. Lit
tie Spear threw open the door. star
ing curiously into Hugo's face. As
Gabriel passed out he glanced at her
and started. Closing the door after
them. he shrugged hts shoulders.
What's the matter3" demanded
Sir Jasper testify.
81 believe they knew" said the
secretary.
Knew? Saw through it7" cried
the old actor derisively. Not they!
No one could have. It was the finest
BIZ OF acting I've ever donel Saw
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I'm dying
He paused. but neither Of his hear
ers stirred.
Il shall die with the one thing I've
prayed for destroyed" he added in
tremulous tones ooh. Gabriel! Oh.
Hugo"
With a swift movement he drew
their hands together and locked both
his own over and around them.
Don't punish me any longer. Meet
her halfway, Hugo. It's only a wife
that loves who demands the atten-
ton of her husband. It's only hus-
band of worth, Gabriel. who works
too hard"
He went on, working himself UP.
He struggled up a little and his voice
began to ring-sonorous sentences
srlendidly detained, tones of scorn
and sudden entreaty, praying them
to come together. railing at them.
laughing at them.
Then. back on his pillow, he fell
exhausted. his eyes closed, his lips
moving and no sound coming from
them.
And still Gabriers hand lay ir
Hugo's.
Slowly the old mans hands drop
ped asunder. Across the counter
pane they slid nervelessly. Still
Hugo's hand held Gabriers.
The heavy eyelids of the old actor
fickered and the pupils OF his eyes
glittered narrowly in the Sits.
"Let-let me die-at rest" whis-
pered Sir Jasper after a pause.
Hugo's eyes were fixed on
Gabriel's. They did not speak. His
questioned hers. She nodded He
raised her hand to his lips.
Leave me-" muttered Sir Jasper.
Send Spear TO me-"
Spear was his secretary.
Gabriel stood up. From the stair
case came the sound OF hurried foot
steps. The door burst open. Little
Spear. with his red hair waving In
disorder, burst IN.
He took no notice Of Sir Jssper's
visitors. but bounded to the bed.
holding out q telegram form In his
trembling hand
Royal commando" he shouted
excitedly. The Coal King at Wind
sorl"
Sir Jasper sat up bed, seized the
form and reared:
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through it? Bosh! Bosh. slrI They
may pretend to"
Gabriel and Hugo were whirled In
silence from the house. AS the car
hurried into Eaton Square Gabriel
said:
II was surprised. I thought
you'd be so angry"
AT his make-believe? he said.
and turned to her with a sudden
gust Of laughter 81 knew. Direct
~ put my hand IN his instructive
" felt his pulse. 1t was stronger and
steadier than 1t had ever been. I
almost rounded on him. and then
-"
"Yes?" she said sn6 flushed a.
he hesitated.
II entered into the plot b
cause l wanted you"
Their hands met and clasped Be.
meath the rug.
But, Gabriel he said suddenly.
you said I thought you'd be 50
angry. Had he told your Did you
know-did you guess7"
He conhded IN Dr. Harrow, In
case / insisted on seeing him. DR..
Harrow told me the truth. He knew
how terribly upset I'd be-"
''But, then. IL you knew. why did
you-play It out?'
II think my reasons Just the
same as yours she said shyly.
Shall we tell him." he asked q
little later.
She shook her head. 1T would
disappoint and upset him swfully.
We mustn't let him know. It shall
be our own secret"
The late Sir Jasper Ecclesden's
autobiography has Just been pub
nshed. In the penultimate chapter
is a long description OF the episode
set out above.
Il have never risen 70 such
heights before or since" Sir Jasper
has written. "No one could have
detected the sham And though one
OF the characters was land is) q
doctor. he will not, until be reads
this book. have a glimmering sus-
picion Of the trick I played upon
him
In the interest OF DR.. Hugo Rack.
hams professional reputation II IA
considered best TO publish the truth.
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vOusly.
How are your returned Hugo.
adding hastily, Il was very upset
when 1 got your message, Sir Jasper.
You seemed so we'll when we met
two days ago It's the"
"Old complaint-the old heart,
Hugo lad said the actor. ut won't
trouble me any more after this.
This is the-curtain. It's been a
long piece-a fine drama filled with
much of interest, much that was
grand and noble and good"
His eyes were closed and he was
mumbling. Abruptly he checked
himself With an obvious effort he
opened his eyes.
Gabriel, twenty years ago
adopted you; for twenty years I've
loved you. Do those twenty years
give me any kind of right to ask an
impertinent question:"
NO question would be that from
you.' she answered softly.
Hugo. give me your hand"
The doctor slid his strong. lean
hand across the bed. The actors
long fingers closed round It.
Hugo, two years ago. when you
were an unknown doctor without
practice or prospects. you came to
me and asked me for Gabriel /
didn't resist. l put no obstacles in
your way. l helped you in every
way 1 could. Isn't that so. Hugo
Rackham?"
That is So" said Hugo gravely.
May ask an impertinent ques-
ton OF you. tooP"
The young doctor nodded.
Then, what have you two quar-.
relied about2' asked Sir jasper
bluntly.
The eyes Of the two young people
net across the bed feetingly. Hugo
was frowning and looking suspicious.
There are some things / cannot
discuss even with you. Sir Jasper"
returned Hugo stinly.
Perhaps Gabriel is more kind"
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suggested the old actor with a sigh
and closed his eyes.
For a moment she hesitated.
HE thought only of his profes
sion,' she began in low tones. "All
day / was left alone. He"
Hugo stood up.
81 must CO." he said. i've a very
full evening before me. II l may
Don't go. Hugo"
I'm sorry, sir"
Don't go, Hugo"
The old mans voice was very
weak and very shaken. His long
fingers still retained their grip of
Hugo's hand.
"Wait-wait!" he begged breath
lessly. Surely you've ten minutes
to spend on a dying man! Go on.
Gabriel"
His lips grimly set. the doctor sat
down. Gabriel began to speak once
more. Sir Jasper closed his eyes.
Once or twice as the girl delivered
her indictment Hugo moved rest
lessly.
MY dear" asked Sir Jasper mild
ly, at last. didn't you want your
husband to succeed? Didn't you
wish to be proud of him? Would
you have had him neglect his pro-
fession-his noble profession-for
you? Was that what you asked Of
himP"
NO, mol"
Sir Jaspers head rolled on the
pillow.
Hugo. did you think of her-very
young. very beautiful? Lies so
stern. Did you break it to her gent
ly? Life ispt-can't be all wooing.
al courtship Did you tell her
gently?"
She knew" said Hugo gruffly.
she knew was IN debt TO you.
She knew / owe my practise TO the
capital you lent me. IL vas my one
desire 10 repay you"
AT the cost of negleeting your
wife?"
Il did not neglect her"
Tell me--descrfbe it-tell me,
Hugo"
There is nothing to tell. sir"
Sir Jasper wriihed or the bed. and
a sigh that was almost a grosn burst
from his lips.
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Tx TO. this side, Gabriel Pull
I'M your chair close Give
me your hand"
Sir Jasper EccIesden lay back on
his pillows, his leaden eyelids flicker
ing BY the meagre light of the
lhaded bedside lamp the chiseiled
features Of the famous actor-man.
ager seemed CHASTITY white.
He gripped Gabriel Rackham's
hand tightly. remained a moment
mOtionless and silent. then nut.
tered
You're early. my dear"
Ten minutes early" she said.
do you mind?"
lie smiled.
Have ever minded anything
that you have done during all the
twenty years you've been a daugh-
Ter to me2"
He smiled again fondly and an.
swered his own question, YES. twice.
When you fell in love with Hugo
and when you married him. Who
tomes? l hear some one on the
stairs."
His fingers closed on hers like
vice. The bedroom door opened and
Hugo Rackham came softly in.
For a moment. looking anxiously
at Sir Jasper. he did not see his
wife on the far side of the bed amid
the shadows.
For six months they had not met.
Sir Jasper felt GabrieTs hand
stiffsn and watched Hugos start Of
surprise.
"Sit down. Hugo" he said.
DR. Rackham hesitated
~Sit down, beg you" said the
old man, and his voice had gone
suddenly very weak.
The young doctor glanced at him
and obeyed.
Sir Jasper muttered:
Don't you two say 'Good-day'-
not even that?"
How d'you do7" said Gabriel ner.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1915-09-23

service department has shown it's abil-
ity to keep every Maxwell car in our
territory at top efficiency all the time,
and the factory has a magnificent
system of keeping US supplied with
anything we may need.
Manufacturing economies that
have been put in force at the De-
troit, Dayton and Newcastle Maxwell
plants have made possible a big cut in
the price of the car this year. We are
now able to show a combination of
style and mechanical ability that is
absolutely unique"
The first shipment of the new Max
wells is already on view at the To-
cal salesroom, and amply makes good
the enthusiasm of the sales force. In
addition to number of mechanical
changes, the new Maxwell has heart
shaped radiator crown, increased seat
ing capacity, demountabIe rims, one
man type top and is furnished COM
plete with electrical equipment at the
list price. A clutch running entirely in
oil is feature that greatly adds to
the smoothness of operation.
In specifications and in general
lines the car shows plainly it's right
to a heritage of sturdiness, descended
from a long line of sturdy Maxwell
ancestors.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1915-09-23
MRS. MULLEN GETS RAISE

Herald readers will recall that a
week or two ago attention was called
to the salary raise given Miss Vic
toria Meyers, one of the efficient
clerks in the post office. After noti-
cation Postmaster Boobar called the
postoffice departments attention to
the fact that Mrs. Mullen had been
employed in he local post office for
13 years, and stated that her record
entitled her to raise also. The de-
partment has investigated the mat
ter and day or two ago notified Mrs.
Mullen that her salary would be 5000
per year beginning Oct. 1. This in
crease is a deserved recognition of
faithful service.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1915-09-23
AFFIRMS LOYALTY
To MAXWELL CAR
YEARS CONTRACT RATIFIED BY
DETROIT FIRM AND THE
OTTO GARAGE.
A VERY PLEASANT FORMALITY.
BUT MARKS A MILESTONE IN
MUTUALLY PROFITABLE BUS
MESS RELATIONSHIP

Formal renewal of contract relat-
tions between the Maxwell Motor
SAFES corporation of Detroit, and Ot-
to Garage Of this city, have been made
in the ratification of the local firms
contract and its returns, bearing the
signature of Assistant Sales Manager
G.. E. Stebins of Detroit factory. The
Maxwell line is thereby assured, for
another year, representation which
has been found adequate and satisfac-
tory.
While ratification of the contract by
the Maxwell people was little more
than a mere formality-"Once Max
we'll dealer, always a Maxwell dealer"
is an axiom of President Walter E..
Flanders-members of the local or
ganization are all enthusiastic over
the assumption of another years alli-
ance.
we picked the Maxwell in the first
place; we believed we could make
more money handling it than any 9TH
er type of cars" said Henry Otto, Jr.,
of the Otto aGrage.
"Our experience has justified our
choice. Though the margin of profit
ON $685. car is necessarily small, the
volume of sales is great, provided al
ways that the car satisfies its owners
as the Maxwell does.
"We are expecting even greater
things in the coming season. The cars
are larger, handsomer, and more pow
erful than last years. They will have
behind them a sales impetus given by
the satisfactory performance of the
cars we have already sold. Our own
The Sauk Centre herald., 1915-09-23
HERALD Wants Get Results.
LESTER JURY DID NOT AGREE
Second Jury Fails to Find Former AL
exandria Doctor Guilty-Judge
ROeser Presides.

Alexandria, Mimi, Sept. 18.-After
being out for seven hours, the jury
in the trial of DR.. Charles A. Lester
charged with manslaughter in the
death of his office assistant, Miss
Ruth Mass, from the careless use of
an A-ray, disagreed, seven for and
five against conviction.
Judge Roeser, of st. Cloud, presided
at the second trial. Each judge of the
Seventh district has heard some phase
OF the action, and the matter has been
before the supreme court on defend
ants demurrer. A disagreement re-
suited from the previous trial on mer-
it's.
Subscribe for the HERALD.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1915-09-23
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

FIRST-Sealed bids will be receiv-
ed by the School Board of the Inde-
pendent School District of the town of
Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Min
nesota, for the erection and compile
tion of 12-room fre-proof elemen-
tary Grade and Junior High School
Building, up till two o'clock p. M, Oc-
tober first, 1915.
SECOND:-Each bid must be ac-
companied by a certified check in the
sum of 5 per cent of the bid made pay
able to J. A. Caughren, Treasurer of
said Independent School District as
guarantee that the bidder will enter
into contract and give bond as requir-
ed by law for the execution of same if
he be awarded the contract.
THIRD:-Contractor will be requir-
ed to bid on blanks furnished by the
Architect.
Observation-Disclosures con e M
plating bidding will be required to
furnish the Secretary of tne Board, r.
E. Hanson, references with regard to
their responsibility, the names and ad-
dresses of three Owners for whom
they have erected similar buildings
during the past three years. Also the
name of the bonding company with
whom they do business, these names
to be furnished at least five days be-
fore date of letting.
FIFTH-Plans and specifications
can be seen on file with r. E. Hansen,
Secretary School Board, Sauk Centre,
or with Architect, G.. Howard Par
sons, COL Phoenix Bldg, Minneapolis,
Minnesota, and in the st. Paul, Min
neapolis and Duluth Builders Ex-
change.
SIXTH:-Bids will be addressed to
r. E. Hansen, Secretary School Board,
Sauk Centre, Minnesota, and endorsed
on envelope, Bid for Sauk Centre,
Minnesota School Building.
The Board reserves the right to re-
ject any and all bids.
By order of the Board.
r. e. HANSEN /
Secretary
The Sauk Centre herald., 1915-09-23

Judging from the disgust shown
The Sauk Centre herald., 1915-09-23
CURE SEED CORN WITH CARE

Extraordinary care will be needed in
curing seed corn this fall.s Most of
the seed corn picked will contain much
moisture. The more moisture the
more serious will be the danger from
freezing. Consequently seed corn
should be stored in dry and suffi-
GENTLY warm place as soon as it is
picked. Moreover, it should be hung
up or placed on racks in such a way