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Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1915-03-04
February Weather Was Mild.

The average temperature for
February was 45.S degrees,
which is II degrees above the
average February temperature,
according to data of the Char
lotte weather bureau. The high
est temperature, 67 degrees was
recorded on the 18th, and the
lowest 22 degrees, on the 9th.
The lowest temperature ever re-
corded here in February was in
that of 1899, during perhaps the
coldest week of continuous cold
that ever came this way. During
this week in question, the lowest
temperature for every day was
below 20 degrees, and on the
18th, the record low mark for
this section was reached, FIVE
below zero.
The total precipitation for the
month was 2S9 inches, which
leaves a deficiency of l. 3S inches.
All of this precipitation came in
the form of rain, there being no
snow or sleet.
Sunshine was abundant, the
monthly percentage being near
60, with IL clear days.
The highest wind velocity fol
the month, was 20 miles from
the southwest on the 9th.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1915-03-04
For the Cause of Missions.

Every society of the Baptist
Woman's Missionary Union is
urged to set apart March 5th, or
some other day of the month, as
a day of prayer and special eff
fort to win the unenlisted women
of the churches. On this date
it is desired that the members
visit these homes, distribute
home mission literature, which
can be secured from the home
board, and secure, if possible, a
gift for the cause.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1915-03-04
Plan the Garden Now.

1t is time to begin thinking of
the spring and summer garden
and planning for it. The seed
houses are getting busy with
advertisements and catalogs.
Select your varieties carefully
and buy seed from reputable
houses, disregarding those that
make the most extravagant
claims and promises. They may
be all right, but the other way
is safer. Any questions about
the garden will be promptly
answered by the horticultural
division of Clemson College.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1915-03-04
No More 0verdraftS.

Beginning with last Monday,
no more overdrafts will be toler-
ated by banks throughout the
country. This ruling was in COM
pliance with instructions from
the United States Treasury de-
partment.
The attitude the treasury de-
partment took, which resulted in
this order being issued, was that
over-drawing by a depositor of
any bank is obtaining a forced
loan, for which no collateral is
given, it was explained. The
treasury department took the DO
sition that any person, patron of
a bank or not. desiring a loan
should be required to obtain it
through the regular channels of
the banking business.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1915-03-04
Jones Heads Tax Commission.

Governor Manning the last
week appointed the State tax
commission, in accordance with
the act of the last general as
sembly. A. w. Jones, who has
served for six terms as comp
troller general, resigned that of
flee and was appointed chairman
of the commission. Other men,
bers of the commission are w.
G. Query, of Spartanburg, and
j. P. Derham, of Horny county.
Immediately after the appoint
ment of the commission, Govern
or Manning announced that he
had appointed Carlton w. Saw
yer, of Orangeburg, for several
years chief clerk, as comptroller
general of South Carolina to fill
out the uneXpired term of Mr..
Jones.
The appointments were made
under an act of the last general
assembly, providing for a COM
mission TO equalize the assess
ments of all property in this
State between persons, firms or
corporations of the same assess
ment district, between cities,
towns and townships Of the same
county, and between different
counties of the State, and the
property assessed by the commits
sion in the first instance.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1915-03-04
GRADED SCHOOL HONOR ROLL.
BY j. p. Coats. Supt.

Following is the honor roll of
the Fort Mill public school for
the month of February:
First Grade Willie Bradford.
Cora Massey, Alma McElhaney.
Azalie Harkey, Mamie Robinson.
lnez Wolfe, B. w. Bradford.
Doane James, John Jones, Char
lie Steele, Elliott Bennett, Ed
ward Harris, John Mclaughlin.
Second Grade Marion Jones'
Kate Mclaughlin, Edith Parks,
Julia Mae Parrish, Willie Nor
ton.
Third Grade-Katherine Mas
sey, Elizabeth Ardrey, Mary
Moore, Bertha Moore, Matte
Morton, Edna Parrish, Mary
Kimbrell, Martha Thompson,
Margaret McElhaney, William
Hafner, j, B. Mills, Earle Steele,
Ernest Wagner, Cleo Wright.
Fourth Grade-Janie Bayne,
Elizabeth Mills, Ella Mae Nc
Elhaney, Pauline Robinson. Anna
Wolfe, Olin Dease, Frank Jones.
Fifth Grade-Marion Parks,
Elma Bradford, Arthur Young,
Annie Parks, Billie Mack, Allan
Parks.
Sixth Grade Blanche Moser,
Sophie Link.
Seventh Grade William Grier.
Beatrice Parks, Grace Erwin.
Ninth Grade Marjorie Mills,
William Erwin.
11th Grade-Frances Smith.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1915-03-04
Three Americans Lost Lives.

Three members of the crew of
the American steamer Carib lost
their lives when their ship was
sunk recently in the North sea.
1t has been learned that the
Carib went down off Borkum
island, at the mouth of Ems
river, and not near Helgoland,
as was presumed from the first
announcement. The American
steamer Evelyn was sunk off
Borkum island.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1915-03-04
WAR NEWS OF THE DAY
BRIEFLY PARAGRAPRED

The great allied fleet of Brit
ish and French warships has
DESTROYED the forts at the en-
trance of the Dardanelles. The
first lines of mines guarding the
strait have been swept away and
battleships have proceeded up
the narrow stretch of water and
are now engaged in bombarding
the inner Notifications.
The former German steamer,
Dacia, now under the American
flag, laden with cotton for Ger
many, has been seized by
French cruiser in the English
channel and diverted to a French
port. Speculation which has been
rife regarding the wereabouts of
the Dacia and what action the al
lies intend to take has been tenn
porarily set at rest.
Neutral countries have been
advised by Great Britain and her
allies that they hold themselves
at liberty to stop all shipping to
and from Germany and to and
from the countries allied with
Germany. This action will be
publicly announced this week
and it is explained that it is due
to the German submarine at
tacks. The terms of the declara-
tion are general. no special
articles of commerce being men,
toned.
Russia. according to official
announcement from Petrograd,
has recaptured the important
town of Przasnysz, north of
Warsaw, which a few days ago,
it was thought, Germany would
use as a base for operations
against the Polish capital. The
official Russian statement speaks
of important operations in this
territory, where, it is averred,
the Russian offensive has been
vigorously pursued with the
German retreat spreading over
the constantly widening front"
In the West the French have
made progress in the neighbor-
hood of Mesnil-les-Hurius, in the
Champagne district, where about
a third of a mile of German
trenches have fallen into their
hands.
1t is understood that the allied
fleet now pounding at the
Dardanelles is under instructions
to proceed into the sea of Mar
mora and thence to Constanti-
nople. Twenty warships are
believed to be engaged in the
sheiling operations, while dis
patches declare that panic pre-
walls at Constantinople.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1915-03-04

In an auction sale conducted
here Monday the farm of j. o.
Hall was bought by John Kell,
the price pa;l being So, 400. In
the sale of the farm of A. A.
Young on the outskirts of the
town the property was bid in by
w. j. Steele for 81, ,240,
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1915-03-04
1T ISN'T YOUR TOWN, IT'S YOU.

If you want to live is the kind of a town
Like the kind of a town you like
You needn't slip your clothes in a grip
And start on long long, long hike
You'll only find what you left behind
For there's nothing that's really new
It's knock at yourself when you knock your
town.
1t isn't the town-its you.
Real towns not made by the man afraid
Lest somebody else gets ahead
When every works and nobody shirks
You can raise town from the dead
And if, while you make your personal stake
Your neighbors make one too
Your town will be what you want to see
1t isn't the town-its you
Cincinnati Rotary Club.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1915-03-04


Tillman, attorney of Greenwood
and son of Senator Tillman, will
run for Congressman Aiken's
seat in the election next year.
The city of Spartanburg is to
have a "gallon-a-month" ordi-
nance to conform in every re-
spect with the State law recently
passed by the general assembly.
Chesterfield, Marion and Flor
ence counties were released on
Monday from quarantine against
the Texas or cattle tick fever.
At the same time the quarantine
was raised in 90 other counties
scattered throughout z States.
Facing execution Monday for
criminal assault .one ssyear ago
upon Florence county woman,
Tom Grice, a young negro con-
fined in the State penitentiary,
was informed late Saturday that
his sentence had for the third
time been reprieved, and that he
could live at least until June l.
49,
Gen, j. w. Floyd, former ad
jutant and inspector general of
South Carolina, is dead at his
home in Liberty Hill. Gen.
Floyd was at one time a mem
ber of the legislature from Ker-
shaw county and at the time of
his death was a trustee of the
State negro college at Orange
burg.
Member banks of the Columbia
Clearing House association have
issued an order to require that
all checks drawn against savings
accounts be accompanied by the
pass book of the depositor when
presented. The ruling was is
sued in accordance with the
regulations of the federal re-
serve bank.
Florence council, Junior Order
United American Mechanics, will
start night school in the city
for members of the order and
any others who wish to take
advantage of it. The school will
be free, and will be conducted
by volunteer force until the city
school board can be induced to
take charge of it as part of the
city educational system.
Indications are that there is
more activity in making pas
lures this year than ever before
in South Carolina. This is a
point which the live stock au-
thorities at Clemson College have
been stressing, the view being
taken that the farmers of the
State must increase their pas
turage before they can hope to
succeed in the live stock move
ment which is now taking hold
in South Carolina.
A check for $889. al has been
forwarded to Rev. Walt Hol-
comb of Nashville, Tenn, repre-
senting contributions from those
appreciating his services to
Spartanburg through the re-
vival he recently concluded in
that city. Mr.. Holcomb spent
six weeks in Spartanburg con-
Quoting one of the most sue
cessful meetings held there in
recent years.
The British steamer st. Helena
sailed Saturday from Charleston
for Rotterdam with 5000 tons of
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1915-03-04

The British steamer st. Helena
sailed Saturday from Charleston
for Rotterdam with 5000 tons of
supplies and clothing contributed
by the people of North Carolina,
South Carolina and Georgia to
the Belgians. Formal exercises
were held on the steamer on
Washington's birthday. Gov
ernor Manning, State chairman
of the permanent committee for
relief in Belgium, was the prin-
cipal speaker.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1915-03-04
STATE NEWS ARRANGED
FOR QUICK READING.

1t is reported that Henry G.
Tillman, attorney of Greenwood
and son of Senator Tillman, will
run for Congressman Aiken's
seat in the election next year.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-16
Announcements

The current events department Of
the Progress club will meet Monday
afternoon in the clu5 rooms. Mrs.
Charles Weller viii! have a paper on
"Chautauqua Idea and It's Growth"
The Live Oak Grove drill team viii
meet with Mrs. Frank Chelminiak,
500 Cleveland av.. Monday evening.
All members are urged TO be present
All Eastern Star members wishing
10 go to Laporte Tuesday. Oct. 10, will
meet at the Masonic temple at AIS
o'clock sharp.
The Young Women's Home Mission
airy society of the First NJ. L. church,
will meet in the friendship parlors of
the church Monday evening. The host
esses will be Mrs. ]. G. Bowsher, Mrs.
Fred Woodward. Mrs. Norman Bleuler,
Mrs. Charles Michael, and Miss Mable
Drollinger. Mrs. w. NJ. McGlothlin
will have charge of the lesson, the title
being, "Aborigines Who Are not Red"
The Good Will club will meet next
Thursday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Charles Fowler, 1871 Z. Bowman
ST
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-16
ELDER TIBE SPEAKS AT
CHURCH OF BRETHREN
"a Good Moral Man, Is That
EnOugh?" is Subject OF
Sermon.

Elder J. II. Fike talked on "A Good
Moral Man. Is That Enough" at the
evangelistic services held Friday
night at the Second Church of the
Brethren, Gushing and Van Buren, SITS.
Saturday night he will talk on Sin;
Sunday morning on "ConsecratiOn" +;
and Sun>ay evening on Life The
services will continue throughout next
week.
In his sermon Friday night Elder
Ffke. said:
THE rich young ruler spoken OF in
Luke IS was a good moral man. Few
OF US could measure up TO him Ac-
cording 10 his Ovn statement he had
kept the commandment from his
youth, but Christ said 10 him. One
thing thou lackest yet. There was
one thing that stood between him
and Christ and that thing had 10 be
taken out of the way before he could
be saved from his sins.
so il is with the good moral man
OF today. His morality is commend
able but il will never save him. He
must get out OF his life the thing
which separates him from Cod
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-16
AMA..~kz&s,z

Miss Laverne Seckinger, 921 w.
Lindsey ST., underwent an operation
for the removal of her tonsils and ade-
nOids at the Epworth hospital Friday
morning.
Miss Elizabeth Segety, 1929 w. JEFF
ferson blvd, and Miss Elizabeth
Deaney 221 S. Walnut St, have left
for a months visit at Sherwood and
Battle Creek, Mich.
Mrs. c. L. AIillhouse, 7O7 w. Colfax
TO Chicago.
Miss Lena Slower of Milwaukee
Wis, has returned to her home after
a two weeks visit with friends and
relatives.
Marvin Hugler of Niles, who had his
hand aniputated at the st. Joseph hos
pital is getting along nicely.
Mrs. II. Z. Loughlan, +. Donald St,
has gone TO Chicago where she will
join her husband for a few weeks
visit
Mr. and Mrs. p. L. Bamberger, 42O
y. Michigan St, have returned from
Niles
II. s. Whitman and family Of Niles
have returned home after attending
the foneral of Samuel Whitman of
this city.
George Milburn of Chicago has re-
turned after spending a few days here
on business.
Miss Minnie Knight of Chicago who
was visiting her sister, Mrs. NJ. w.
Hicks 1853 Cleveland av., has gone TO
New Carlisle, where she will spend a
few days before returning To her
home.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-16

Mrs. Barter of Laporte was a guest
from away.
Kenneth Berner. Edward Lindahl
and Vernon BabcOck gave an attract
i've informal dancing party Friday
evening in the American hall. Olsen's
orchestra played a program of 20
dances which was attended by As
couples. The hall was decorated in
red and white.
Section two Of the department OF
literature OF the Progress club met
Friday afternoon in the club rooms.
Chapters one to six of Dame Care
by Henry Sudermann, were given by
Mrs. Fred Reed and Mrs Harry Badet
had a paper on Social Environment
OF Middle Class in Northern Ger
many" The department will meet in
two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. +. Fassnacht. 6O7
Park av., delightfully."- entertained the
Young MatrOn's club with their hus-
hands Friday evening with a Halo
ween party in the attic Of their home.
Cornstalks, pumpkins. Indian blan-
kets and pillows and autumn foliage
were used for the occasion. Lights
shaded with iack-o'-lanterns through
out the room also added to the au-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-16

tumal decorations. The evening was
spent informally with games. The
favor I'm a contest was awarded to
Mrs. William Nitsche. Toward the
close refreshments were served sug-
gestive of the season. The next reg
ular meeting of the club will be held
Friday afternoon with Mrs. William
Stockford, 112 w. Monroe st.
The o. T. circle was entertained very
pleasantly with Mrs. George Byers
452 Lincoln way E.. Friday afternoon.
The time was spent with needlework
and two new members were taken in
TO the club. The members OF the
circle will enjoy a theater party at the
Oliver next Saturday. The next reg
ular meeting will be held with Mrs
Martha Bausman, 726 Cleveland av.
The marriage of Miss Emma Chris
tena Stalker. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
w NJ. Stalker o. Woodstock, Ont. and
William Clare Duffus OF this city was
, solomnized Thursday morning at $50
| o'clock at the Chalmers church in
/ Woodstock. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. w. Nj. Ward of
Renee. assisted ~ Rev. A. b.
] Mcleod. The couple will reside at
7O4 California av., this city.
The brotherhood of the First Evan
gelical church met Friday evening at
the home Of Mrs. Charles Madison,
y Lafayette st. During the business
me.ung a committee was appointed
with A. III. Freshley as chairman TO
arrange for a watch party on New
Years eve. The early appointments
were made in order that the affair
may be 'a~SuccesS. The society will
meet on Nov. 10.
The annual party Of the Circle of
Mercy was held in ST. Patrick's hall
Friday evening with an attendance Of
$50 guests. Lovers OF cards filed the
lower rooms while the younger people
enjoyed dancing Refreshments OF
punch and waters were served. The
affair was a social and financial sue
cess. the proceeds TO be used 10 carry
out charity work OF the circle during
the ensuing year.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-16

With the vogue for soft rich vel
vets comes the growing popularity of
the dressy afternoon suit Ii would
seem that there was no end TO the
style Of trimming suitable for this
type OF garment Metal and bead
embroidery is featured extensively, fur
of every description, too, is used very
effectively, and often braiding in one
design or another.
This suit was fashioned in brown
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-16

panne velvet with circular skirt, edged
with Russian squirrel. A broal panel
in apron effect with bead embroidery
is TO be noted. The coat. fastened
high at the throat with a squire,
collar, is especially smart, showing a
short bolero front and full pointed
back. Bead and hand embroidery is
effectively used on the deep fur trim
med cuffs. Boots with high button
tops are correctly worn.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-16
L&A..~k&,,
Mems
Bath
Robes

B c a c o n Blanket
Bath RobeS-We've
just received a ship
ment of Mems Bath
Robes that are a de-
light to the eye, well
made, also good and
warm.
The prices on these
B a t h r o be 5 are
sos, S3.95, S4.95
and S5.05.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-16
CLASS ELECTS OFFICERS
Young People of Baptist Church Meet
at Haslanger Home.

Officers were elected Friday night
by the "Amona" class of the First
Baptist church. The new officers are:
president, Nella Ringle: viee president.
Cleta Conrad; secretary, Emily Nc
Kercher; treasurer, Carrie Fftes; mis-
sionary secretary. Alice Schross; re-
porter, Mrs. Glen Cover, and librarian,
Mable Bill The class was entertain
ed by the Misses Fanny and Bertha
Haslanger, 755 Lincoln way f.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-16
INITIATE TWO

AT the regular meeting OF the South
Bend grove. No. So. Woodmen circle.
held at the hall Friday evening, two
limitations took place and two candi-
dates were voted upon. Following
the business session a soc al time was
enjoyed at cards. The favors in the
contests were won by william Bun
bury. Mrs. Anne Collins and Mrs.
Charles Osborne. The cinsle will meet
again in three weeks.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-16

Have you seen the pretty, ready
made white chiffon sleeves which one
store is selling for a dollar a pair to
be sewed into the much worn guimpe?
Anything 10 save a bit of labor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-16
Is IMPROVING.

Mrs. Joseph Florian, residing south
OF the city. who underwent an oper-
alton at Epworth hospital Friday
morning. is improving. She is report
ed 10 have rested easily Friday night
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Jones and son II
Cleveland o., are guests OF Mrs
Lewis Border, Carroll ST
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-29

committee. a. outlined In an interview
There IL fearful waste going on IN
almost every department OF the govern
mcnt. but most Of ali. think. n the
war office. The waste there Is primarily
due 20 the system Of leaving our great
war organization IN the hands Of half
pay ofiioers We DO not encourage young
men; they are snubbed by their oil or
superiors whenever they suggest a new
business proposition, and all their la
tiative is killed.
Every tap Is running TO waste. for
in almost every case the wrong man has
control OF the tap. In Germany the
spending departments we're given over 10
business men at the beginning OF the
war We ought to have done the same.
We have tried to work vita a system
which may have done well enough for
peace. but which IL useless now. In
stead OF putting the colossal arrange
ments into the hands OF experienced
business men, the war office clllei up
retired officers from all parts OF the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-29

country-men who. however keen, cou d
not possibly be- expected TO understand
the intricacies OF the various organiza-
tons necessary.
Too Much Meat.
1T IL simply a scandal the way focd
In being wasted Take meat-a man Is
allowed one and q quarter pounds q
n eat daily. II IL impossible to eat 20
much meat. The result IL a quantity Is
thrown away or sold.
Another shameful waste OF money is
taking place In billeting. Hundreds Of
huts. to my knowledge have been empty
for several months because they are not
fit to live In. This means that thousan s
OF men are billeted at lis Cd per we *
when they ought TO be living in huts for
which we paid to be comfortable and
draught and rain proof.
The greatest scandal Of the whole
lot has been taking place in the buying
Of horses. I know Of cases where horses
have been bought by the war offi,e au-
thorities. sent 70 camp. and rejected as
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-29

unfit. They were then sold at auction,
bought again by dealers. sent 20 the
counts and bought again by the war Of
flee authorities. brand Is now being
used, l am told. on the quarters OF tn
horses. but hitherto the horses were
branded on the hoofs. / beleve-at any
rate. somewhere where the dealers could
simply rasp the brand off.
Take the railways as an instance.
They certainly are under government
control. but they are managed by buss-
ness men who meet. ! understand. every
day.
Il know for fact that n you want a
sixpenny rubber stamp in certain gov
eminent military office you have to
get the initials OF men m eight different
departments.
Another great waste OF the peoples
money II In coal. Our great railway
companies alone consume 900 tons OF
coal per day. They are paying sone-
thing like 30s a ton for II. The govern
ment having guaranteed the dividends OF
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-29
italian. FIsht with DaaEer..

Correspondence Of the Associated Press.)
GENEVA, Aug. 23.-The italian troops
fighting ON the Isonzo comprise several
regiments from the south Of Italy and
SARDINIA and some soldiers from Corsica,
who. when ii comes to hand to hand
fighting, throw away their rifles and
use their daggers and stilettos. The
Italian officers have frequently told these
troops that bayonet end Of a rifle is
Of far more utility than a dagger, but the
advice Is useless. Perhaps Il is instinct
and custom. when the troops from south
Srn Italy enter the trenches of the Aus
TRANS they use the knife and not the
bayonet.