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Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-06-08
PUSHING BRIDGE WORK.
Contractors Busy on York Neck
lenburg Structure.

Word from the site of the $780,
O0O bridge being built jointly
across Catawba river by York
and Mecklenburg counties at
Buster Boyd ferry, II miles
northwest of Fort Mill, is that
the construction work is well un-
der way and that the bridge will
be completed and ready for use
within few months if unforeseen
difficulties do not confront the
contractors. The approaches and
foundations are being construct
ed by the Hardaway Construc-
ton company and the steel super
structure is being built by an
Atlanta bridge concern, to which
the contract was sublet by the
Hardaway company. Most, of the
steel to be used in the bridge i'll
on the ground and the contract
ors are said to be ready to rush
their work to completion as soon
as the foundations have been
completed.
The bridge will open a new
highway between York and Meek
lenburg counties and will short
en- by several miles the distance
between the town Of York and
Charlotte. 1t also will make more
accessible to Fort Mill the Bethel
section of York county. Consid-
cradle work will have to be done
OH the York county end of the
highway leading to the bridge,
however, before it can be of much
service to the public. Most of
the highway which will have to
be worked over is in Bethel town
ship.
Mecklenburg county is to pay
two-thirds the cost of the bridge
and the other third is to be paid
by York county. -
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-06-08
Cooperation Needed.

eff citizens of Fort Mill who
indulge in harsh criticism of the
town authorities for their. efforts
to enforce the town ordinances
would show instead a spirit of
cooperation, we would have a
much better community yester-
day said DR.. A. l.. OFT, recorder,
Every time an arrest is made
and the defendant pleads guilty
or his guilt is proved, there are
those to say that u mistake was
made and to talk of 'persecu-
tion.' Another class Of citizens
think the town authorities en-
tirely too lenient OH persons they
say are guilty of infractions of
the law. 1t is a fact, however,
that these citizens never swear
out warrants for the arrest OF
persons they say should be pun
ised."
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-06-08
Worlds Most Deceptive Lake.

What appears to be lake COW
cred with Il thin coating of ice
OH which show has fallen is found
in the midst of a barren and wa
tcrlcsS waste in British East Al
rlca. SO complete is the illusion
that the stranger for u moment
fails to realize the impossibility
Of there being any snow and ice
in that locality. 1t is in reality
an ineXhaustible deposit of soda,
but bears such d striking resem-
blancc to Il sheet Of frozen water
that it has received the name of
Lake Magadi.
TO traverse this district in the
dry season is to have ones feet
burned through one shoes and
the sharp soda spikes will pierce
any but the thickest soles. After
rains there is layer of water
over the greater part of the sur
face, which turns a beautiful
shade of pink, and by moonlight
the scene is wierdly attractive.
The Lake" contains millions
Of tons of soda deposit and both
surface and underground streams
OF saturated liquid feed it. Ma
tives have collected soda from
the same spot year after year
without noticeabry diminishing
the supply found in the lake"
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-06-08
NAME SENT TO SENATE.
Capt. g. w. Parks Appointed
Postmaster, of Fort Mill.

~AsAssS
The vacancy which had existed
in the postmastership of Fort Mill
since the late B. Henry Massey
resigned two years ago was filled
by a permanent appointment last
Friday when President Harding
sent to the senate. the nomination
of Capt. S. w. Parks, who had
been acting postmaster for the
last ten months. 1t is presumed
in Fort Mill that there will be no
opposition to the confirmation Of
Capt. Parks and that in the course
of a few days his nomination will
be reported fayorably by the
postcffice committee Of the SEN
ate. and then given the approval
of that body. .
Capt. Parks first assumed the
duties of postmaster of Fort Mill
as successor to j. G. McElhaney,
who resigned after holding the
Office as temporary appointee
only a few weeks. Two months
ago Capt. Parks stood the civil
service examination for the per-
manent appointment. He was the
only applicant for the office who
appeared before the board Of eX-
aminers. During the time he has
held the postmastership of Fort
Mill, Capt. Parks has given close
attention to the duties of the
duties of the office and has made
Office and has made a number of
improvements in the service.
Prior to the resignation of Mr..
Massey two years ago, changes
in the postmastership OF Fort Mill
since the Civil war have been
few and far between. Shortly
after the close of the Civil war,
the late Seth Hotchkiss was ap-
pointed postmaster and held the
Office until Grover Cleyeland be-
came president in 1885. Mrs.
Laura Drakeford was then made
postmaster and continued in the
Office. until she was succeeded by
Mr.. Massey during the second
Cleveland administration. Mr..
Massey was postmaster for 26
years. When he resigned two
years ago, w. B. Ardrey became
acting postmaster and held the
Office for one year. He was in
turn succeeded by j. c. McElha.
ney, who resigned after staying
in Office one month. Mr.. Neil
haney was succeeded by Capt.
Parks.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-06-08
Big Amount Unpaid Taxes.

Unpaid taxes in York county
that will 60 into execution this
year approximate $4,000, by far
the largest amount ON record.
This, too, despite the extension Of
the tax paying time two and a
half months by the General AS
sembly at it's last session. The
total tax claims for 1921 amount
ed to $632,750 and approximate
ly one-tenth of this sum will have
to be collected by the sheriff.
The amount of taxes that went
into execution last year, which
was for taxes due in 1920, was
$12, $3.50, the high water mark up
to that time. The unusual situa.
tion is brought about by the fact
that this year the unpaid-taxes
are about five times greater than
they were for the record break
ing amount of last year. In pre-
ceding years the taxes that have
gone into execution have averag-
ed from $1,000 to $1,000, accord
ing to HI. E. Neil, county treas
urer. The amount two years ago
was $5, ,125. B.. .
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-06-08
Married Yesterday.

Miss Kathleen Hall, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. X. Hall of the
Providence section of Mecklen-
burg county, and Clarence Z.
Patterson of the Barberville com
munity, Lancaster county, were
married yesterday afternoon at
4 O'Clock at the home. of Mrs. La
vinia Davidson in Pleasant Val
ley. The home had been attract
lively decorated for the ceremony
which was performed by the
Rev. p. }. Houck, pastor of the
bride. Mrs. Patterson is an at
tractive young woman whose
many friends will learn of her
marriage with genuine interest.
Mr.. Patterson is a graduate of
Clemson college. During the last
session he taught the school at
Marvin, N. G. Shortly after the
ceremony, Mr.. and Mrs. Patter-
son left for trip to the moun-
tains of North Carolina.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-06-08
Plan Big Cabbration.

Plans of the American Legion
post of Fort Mill for the celebra-
ton of July Fourth which was
decided upon at d. meeting of The
post some weeks ago are being
worked out by the several coA-
mittees selected for the purpose
and these committees are conf
dent that the program they ure
arranging will prove of great i'll
terest not only to the peapie of
Fort Mill but to the people oi
York county generally and, that
it will also draw to Fort Mill for
the day many visitors from other
nearby counties.
In response to an invitation
extended him to be present and
make an address US one of the
features of the celebration, Con-
gressman w. +. Stevenson few
days ago wrote Arthur &. Lytlr
that if it were possible for him
to be away from Washington at
the time, it would give him pleas
ure to accept the invitation. An
other proposed feature of the eel.
cbration which the committees
hope to- work out is for com
pe,ltive drill aud u sham battle
to be participated III by the two
Fort Mill National Guard compa-
nles and the Rock Hill company.
There will be numerous athletic
contests for which prizes for in
dividual excellence will be given
and i'll the afternoon baseball
game will be played between the
Fort Mill team and team from
one of the nearby towns.
Tuesday evening the town
council Of Fort Mill appropriated
800 for the general expense
fund of the celebration, which
will include a barbecue. or picnic
dinner in the Spratt spring grove,
near town.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-06-08
!, BIBLE THOUGHTS |
s.Fos This Week -

GLADNESS IS SERVICE-Serve the
Lord with giadness. Enter into hts gates
with tha5Ss6iviTs. and into his courts
with praise: be thankful unto him, and
bless his name. For the Lord IL good
Psalm l00:2-i.
A NEEDFUL -PRAYER--Shew me thy
ways. Lord: teach me thy paths. Let
integrity and uprightness. preserve me:
for L wait on thee.-Psalm e5:i. y.
THE LOVE THAT SAyES-For God
so loved the world that he gave his
only begotten Son. that whosoever be-
lieveth In him should not perish. but
have everlasting iife.--John 3:l6.
REWARD OF THE RIGHTEOUS.
Mark the perfect man. and behold the
upright: for the end OF that man is
peace---Psalm 1851.
PEACE AND SAFETY = Thou wilt
keep him In psckect peacs. whose mind
10 stayed on thee: because he trusteth In
hee.-IsAiah IA
LOVE MASTERS F.EAR-There n no
tear IL love; but perfect love caststh out
eear.-1 JoAAs A:ae,s ~ :. s
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-06-08
Many Attend Revival Services.

Large congregations. are attend
ing the ten day revival services
which began Sunday at the Fort
Mill Baptist church. The servi-
ces are being conducted by the
Rev. DR.. r. G.. Lee, pastor of the
First Baptist church Of Chester.
The singing is under the direction
of Carlyle Brooks of Atlanta.
Services are being held each eve
ming at Z AS o'clock and will con-
thlue through the middle Of next
week. DR.. j. w. II. Dyches, pastor
of the church, extends the public
a cordial invitation to attend the
services. DIR. Lee is Fort Mill
man and many of his old friends
are taking advantage of tho first
opportunity they have had to
hear him preach since he entered
the ministry. -
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-06-08
DECLINES TO ENTER RACE.
Col. T. B. Spr&tt Not to Rua for
Lieutenant Governor.

Col. Il. b. Spratt of Fort Mill
Monday afternoon said that he
had finally decided not to be
candidate Tor lieutenant govern
or III the Democratic primary
next August. Since the sugges-
ton was first made some time
ago that Col. Spratt become
candidate for the office, he has
Received many letters and tel
grams from citizens in various
sections OF the State urging him
20 enter the race, but Monday he
sad he could not afford to leave
his business for the two months
1T would be necessary to devote
to the campaign, nor would it
be convenient for him to be in
Columbia during the months of
january and February, while the
Legislature is in session, to pre-
side over the senate. Among the
letters and wire messages receiv-
ed by Col. Spratt were Il score
on more from men prominent in
the political life of the State as
well aS others from men Of whom
he had never before heard.
10 The Times Col. Spratt said
lhal while the temptation was
great 10 waive consideration OF
ills private affairs and announce
his candldacy tor lieutenant gov
crnor, he had finally concluded
that The sacrifice involved in ac-
ccptlng the office, assuming that
he would be elected, was such
that he could not afford to make
II, lie added that he was deeply
grateful TO those who had urged
nm TO enter the race, and out OF
consideration for their friend
snip, II Tor no other reason, he
had given the matter careful
| consideration.
Col. Spratt is president of the
First National bank of Fort Mill
and has large farming interests
IN the, community. During the
World War he was lieutenant CO.
icnel of the llSth infantry (oid
First South Carolina regiment),
Both division, and was with his
command during the strenuous
days 1t spent III Belgium and
France opposing the advance of
the German army. He was in
personal command of the regi-
mcnt when, i'll cooperation with
other regiments of the 3Oth di-
vision, it attacked and broke the
ilndenburg line, at which the
French and British armies had
battered in vain for four years.
Col. Spratt was popular with his
regiment and his Trends were
confident that practically every
member of the command would
have supported him wholeheart
cdly had he sought the lieuten-
ant gOvcrnorship.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-06-08
Bees Settle in Home.

j. w. DOrman, whose home is
two miles north of Fort Mill, re-
Gently had all odd experience
with bees, two swarms of which
settled between the ceiling and
weatherboarding of his home. He
found it necessary to tear strip
or two of weatherboarding from
the front side of his house to re-
move the first swarm he discov.
cred and in doing so located an,
other swarm few feet away.
The swarms were separated by
studding. 49,. -.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-06-08
Executive Committee Meets.

Three new voting precincts for
York county were created by the
York County Democratic commit
tee at a meeting of the commit
tee held in Yorkville in the court
house Monday morning pursuant
to the call OF the county char
man, j. A. Marion, Esq, says the
iorkville Enquirer OF tuesday.
The new voting precincts created
were: Santiago, with the election,
booth to be at A. NJ. MeGiu's
store; Mitchell's store, with the
precinct to be at Mitchell Bros.
store, in the Mount Holly section,
and Cannon mill of Yorkviile, the
precinct to be at the school house.
The committee would have
gladly created a second precinct
for Fort Mill, but S. H. Epps, ex-
ecutive committeeman from Fort
Mill township, objected to the
creation Of a second precinct
there when it was. made plain to
him that he and others living in
the Gold Hill section Of Fort Mill
would have to vote at the precinct
to be established. Mr.. Epps said
that w. r. Bradford and 9TH
ers had gotten up petition ask
ing that second precinct be
established in Fort Mil, the pre-
cinct to be known as Fort Mill
No. 2 and to include the mill vii
lage north of Fort Mill. Under
the rules of the party which are
the law of the State if such a pre-
cinct were created all those citi-
zcns living nearest thereto would
have to vote at this precinct.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-06-08
Explosion Kills White Convict.

Floyd Craven, white convict, 80
years old, on the York county
chaingang, was killed yesterday
by the explosion of a charge Of
dynamite he was attempting to-
light. The body was taken to his
old home at Concord, N. C. Cra-
ven was serving two and a half
years for grand larceny. He was
convicted last July.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-06-08
GREATER THAN PYRAMIDS.

Stone mountain, e mass of solid
granite, 900 to 1000 feet high
and l,600 feet, long, in DE Kalh
county, Ga, is to be made the
biggest and most enduring me-
mortal of all time, for OH it's sur.
face is to be carved The Spirit
CT the Confederacy," represent
ms the Confederate army on the
march, with Lee and Jackson at
its head. There will be more
that 1000 figures, each so feet
high and when completed the
great memorial will be distinctly
visible five miles away, it is said.
Gutzon Borglum, the famous
sculptor, is to supervise the work
and will himself carve the head
of Gen. Lee. Many other sculp-
tors will be engaged in the gi
gantic undertaking, which is not
expected to be completed for l3
years and will cost millions of
dollars. But when completed it
will stand. for all time as trib-
ute of the Southern people to the
gallant defenders of the cause Of
the Confederacy. 1t will be
something for all America to be
proud of, for it will be greater
even than the sphinx or the pyr-
amids of Egypt.
A description Of the memorial
says: 1.-The seven leading figures
will be mounted. jefferson Da-
Wis president of the Confederacy,
will be the third main figure and
will be followed by treep of
cGvalry, supported by IL van
guard Of the army marching III
close f ormation-infantry, artll-
lery and combat trains. The cf-
feet will be such as to make il
appear as if the soldiers came out
Of the mountain" AT the base
OF the mountain a memorial hall
will be carved out of the solid
rock. This hall will contain Il
chamber for each State of the
Confederacy for the preservation
of records and also a museum for
relics of the great struggle from
1861 to 1865.
Stone mountain is one the line
of railway and trolley between
Atlanta and Augusta, 16 miles
from the former city, Through
out it's entire length it has no
Icrcvice or fissure Of any size, not
even a crack worth mentioning,
thus making it q solid mass of
granite, admirably adapted for
the carving Of the greatest me-
mortal ever undertaken by man.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-06-08

Gunston Hall, it was the center
OF great social activity. Often
whole parties would move from
one colonial mansion to another
in a continual round of festivi-
ties. One amusing and delight
fnl indication of the affection ex-
isting between the Fairfax fam
lily at Belvoir and George Wash.
ington is a note written by Will
liam Fairfax to Washington at
ter the campaign against the
French at Fort Daquesne beg
'ging him to come over on- the
next Sunday, 'or else the Lsdy's
will try to get horses to equip.
our Chair or attempt their
|strenOth on Foot tosH Salute yop.,,'
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-06-08

/ an exciting municipal cleo
tion yesterday, E. A. Hall YVES re-
elected mayor Of York; oper j.
C. Wilborn, 253 to $50. Women
cast more than third of the
votes polled. in the election.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-06-08
Talk of Night Police Officer.

There is considerable difference
Of opinion among business men
Of Fort Mill with respect to the
advisability Of employing night
police officer whose beat would
be confined to Main street under
a proposition advanced day or
two ago as the result Of the rob-
berry of one of the stores of the
town Monday night. An effort
was made to secure subscriptions
from Main street merchants to
be applied to the payment of the
salary of such an officer, the bal
ance to be appropriated by the
town council. Pledges for, less
than $40 per month were secured.
I'M l. IL,
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-06-08

How did God express his infinite love?
John 3:I6
What is said in the verses OF scripture
that are carved on the tomb OF George
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 1l:25, %. 49,
Do Which is the First Commandment p
Exodus 20:s.
What did David say to. solomon his
son?-1 Chron. 2S:9.
What does Solomon say Is the begin
ming of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS III.
Which is the second Commandment
Exodus 2o;l-6.
Why should we revere the Creatory-7--
Rev. 4:11.
What does God require OF man?--Deu-
tefonomy 10:12-13s
1t seems to be generally agreed
that Warren G.. Harding is the
best dressed president we have
had since Woodrow Wilson.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-06-08

The primrose path never leads
to Easy street. Il
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-06-08
. QUESTIONS -
and Bible Answers

II Passass yiii snsSsr.fs ehildrsa TO bob up
priceless hsritaes % then IN after years.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-09-08
'R01ES' ALMOST = :!
Win all HONORS


Rock Island Rotarians who CON-
peted in athletic events ut the
-Galesburg inter-city meet yester-
day spent q perspiring but enjoy
able day and won sweep-stake hon
ors as "runners-up" in every con-
test inwhich they entered. East
Moline's nine copied baseball hon
ors after the Islanders were defeat
ed by both it and the Galesburg
clubs.
The Rock Island team was COM
posed Of A. l. Bruner. Harry Knox,
Jay E. Garrison, A. B. Carlson. L.
H. Ewing, Andrew Voss, o. J. Stir
raft, Fred Setterdahl, Henry Kram-
er and Ben Horn.
In tennis Paul Preston was de-
feated after he won his way into
the finals. The barnyard golfers.
Frank Sala and John Ullemeyer,
also played in the finals, but they
alibi7ed by asserting the breaks Of
the game were against them" Leon
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-09-08

c0nforlns Substantially to the re-
auiremeuts o. The original ordin-
ance for the construction OF tho
same Is required ~ dAw. and that
final hearing on said certificates
will Be had on the z1st day Of Sep
TENDER. A d. 1874. ut the. hoursof
. O'Clock .. M, .or - soon there
after Is the business of said court
viii permit. All persops desiring
may flle objections u SID court
before said day and may appear ON
the hearing and make their defense.
Dated at Rock Island, Ill. this
9Th day Of September, A. D. 1922.
H. N. SCHRIvERs
FRANK WICH,
M. T. RUDGREN,
JOHN MURRIN,
VIM. FTTZSIMMONS,
Board of Local improvements OF
the City of Rock Island. ILL.,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-09-08
)
CON WORK
N |0cOUNTS


Organized labor in Illinois IL OPP
pCSed to the new state constitution.
& was asserted at the meeting Of
NJ Tri-City Federation Of Labor
last night Outline Of the stand
the state organisation will take
win be made IN the state conven-
ton Of labor IN Rockford, Oct. 8.
Disregard Of labor's interests II
one OF the counts the laboring men
hold against the new draft. Anoth-
er = that in many passages the
dsfihitions and provisions OF the
conStitution are couched in words
and phrases almost unintelligible
to the man Of grammar school ed
ucation. Because labor's numbers
are from ranks of men not versed
In Technology, the organization
seeks to protect its interests by de-
handing simpler phraseology and
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-09-08

that the said improvement -
forms Substantially to the re6ss.ssy:
ments Of the original ordiss -
for the construction Of the -.
required BY law, and that 4 4.
hearing on said certificate VII
had on the z1st day Of Septanks
A. D. 1872. at the hour az ~
o'clock q. m, or as soon thersS ~
81 the business of the court -
permit. All persons desiring ~
file objections in said court heis.s
said day and may appear on tss
hearing and make their defens. !
Dated at Rock Island, Ill fhs
9Th day Of September. A. D. Isaa :
H. M. SCHRIVER.
FRANK WITCH,
M. T. RUDGREN,
JOHN MURRIN,
WILLIAM FITZSIMMONS
Board of Local Improvement !.
the City Of Rock Island, Ill
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-09-08

llltchell ana 0eorgs Schneider, the
golf Representatives. did not flnfshI
their matches. James n. JOhnston|
of Moline won golf honors.
In the casting contest Willard r.
Schaef7er carried on the cham
pionship honors Of the Rock Is
land Rotarians.
Tho Rotarians dined in the
Gaiesbtrg club. E. E. Baker, dis
trict governor for the Illinois Ro-
tarians, and Francis G. Blair, state
superintendent Of public instruc-
ton, were the principal speakers
1t TIL eyening meeting.
Over $50 visiting Rotarians par
ticipkted in the inter-city meet.
Rock Island sent . delegation Of IS.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-09-08
PROPERTY H0LDERS NOTICE.
General No. 622.

Notice is hereby given to all per-
SONS interested that the board OF
local fmproments Of the city of
Rock Island, ILL.,, has filed in the
county court Of Rock Island coun-
ty a certificate Of the cost Of the
improvement entitled in said court,
in re petition OF the city Of Rock
Island, ILL.,, to assess the cost Of
the resurfacing with asphaltic con-
crete of Third avenue from Ninth
to Thirteenth street." and said GER
tificate also shows the court costs,
the amount of accrued interest, and
the total amount of said assessment
on which there Is a rebate of
$211.e1, and said certificate also
states that the said improvement