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Vol. LXXII No. 1309 Union, S. C., Wednesday Afternoon, February 22, 1922 3C p^. Copy
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YOUNG MEN'S BU:
HOLDS ENTH
One of the most enthusiastic meet
ings of young business men ever hek
in the city, was held on Tuesdaj
night, February 14th.
Despite the very unfavorable weather
that prevailed, there was presenl
at this meeting, between 70 and 8(
young business men, between the
ages of 21 and 40 years, representing
practically every business enterprise
or industry in the city, which was
\ cry gratifying to the ones who calleei
the meeting.
There were several who responded
to the invitation of the chairman tc
make a talk, all of which were thoroughly
enjoyed by those present. Mat
?,ers oi viuu interest 10 tne city anc
county at large were discussed, pre
and con, and at length, and after hearing
these personal expressions of opinions,
it was the unanimous opinion
of the body that some kind of an organization
should be formed, with
proper officers, etc., through which
the ideas expressed could be made a
reality, thereby being a direct benefit
to the public at large.
Some of the young men present,
who had been giving such an organization
much thought and attention,
and who had gone so far as to secure
at a great deal of trouble and expense
just such information as would be
needed in the formation of an organ.zation
of this kind, presented io: the
approval and acceptance of the body,
a very complete and definite set of
by-laws which they had drafted, arid
upon a motion unanimously carried,
these by-laws were adopted.
The next step was the selection of
an appropriate name, and having
heard of the wonderful work being
done in neighboring cities by the
Young Men's Business League, it was
quickly decided by them that their
own organization should be called The
Young Men's Business League, whose
mission it would be to promote the
civic and industrial interest of Union
and Union County; to educate its
members to a proper sense of civic
duty and responsibility: to inform
them of the civic, commercial, educational
and industrial advantages of
Union and Union County; to afford its
members an opportunity to study the
problems and processes of our city
and county government, and to operate
and function as a qommercial
organization of city and county.
Having fully realized that the young
men of today would eventually have
to step in and relieve the older men
who have so faithfully and efficiently
performed these duties during the
past, it was thought best to divide
the membership into three distinct
classes, vie., Active, Advisory and
Honorary.
The active members of the League
will be charged with the responsibility
of the active management, and
will be composed of men between the
ages of 21 and 40 years of age.
The advisory membership will be
nf nion nver 40 vpnrn nt
age, with dues the same as active
members, but with no voting power,
btu will be called upon from time tc
time for advice upon matters confronting
the league.
The honorary membership, by a
vote of the majority of the entire
board of directors, may be conferred
upon such persons as may be deemed
worthy of the honor.
The government of the league will
be vested in a board of 12 directors
chosen by the membership, from the
membership, to be elected at eaclannual^
meeting, six to serve for ?
perioel of two years, and six to serve
for one year.
After the election of the directorate
they will, in turn, within ten days after
the annual election, meet and eleel
a president, two vice-presidents, f
treasurer and a secretary, all of whorr
must be members of the board, except
,the secretary.
Anv vacancy by resignation or otherwise
in the board of directors shal!
be filled by the board, only until th?
next general election, at which tirm
the membership shall elect a directoi
or directors to fill such vacancies.
The duties of the various officers
shall be such as their title by general
usage would indicate, and such as ma>
he assigned them from time to time
l y the board of directors.
In order that no person or persons
may he imposed upon in having the
responsibility of active service 01
management upon them from year tc
year, a provision has been created in
the by-laws, which provides that nc
officer or director can be re-elected.
It was the unanimous opinion of
those present that membership meetings
should be held as often as possible,
but not less than six times each
year, while board of directors should
meet at regular intervals, or on call
of the president, or six directors, of
which proper notice will be given bji
the secretary, either through the local
newspapers, or written or personal notice.
The matter of membership fees was
very earefully considered, and owing
to the general depressed business con
S1NESS LEAGUE
IUS1AST1C MEETING
! ditions which now exist, just such ex-i
penses as were deemed absolutely nec- ,
essary were considered, and with a
careful survey of the prospective ,
" membership, it was decided to make (
^ this fee $6.00 per annum, payablo .
semi-annually, in advance. ,
After making themselves, thorough- (
' ly conversant with the by-laws which
* they had already adopted, and dispos- ,
| ing of such other matters as were
necessary, the membership then went (
into the election of a hoard of directors
which resulted in the election
' of the following gentlemen to serve ,
for two years:
' Dr. W. H. Pcrrin, president Union ,
Amusement Co.. member of firm of J.
1 Cohen Co.
Mr. D. N. Wilburn, member of firm
of Wilburn Dry Goods Co.
1 Mr. I. K. Brennecke, member of .
firm of Union Drug Co.
1 Mr. W. W. Alman, cashier of Bank
of Union.
Mr. E. M. Garner, member of firm '
of Union Hardware Co. Insurance.
Mr. J. W. Wilbanks. cashier of Cit- ]
' izens National Bank.
The following to serve for one year: j
1 Mr. S. H. Smith, proprietor CheroCola
Bottling Co.
Mr. C. C. Cooper, member firm of '
Cooper Furniture Co.
Mr. R. H. Harris, member of Har- !
ris-Woodward Co. '
! Mr. S. D. Leake, member firm of '
Stone Hardware Co.
Mr. C. W. Cain, assistant manager
1 Excelsior Knitting Mills.
t Mr. T. J. Glenn, manager Ottaray
Cotton Mills.
The directors immediately went 1
into executive session and elected the '
following officers: !
Dr. W. II. Perrin, president.
Mr. C. W. Cain, 1st vice-president. '
Mr. D. N. Wilburn, 2nd vice-presi- (
dent.
Mr. W. W. Alman, treasurer. '
Mr. L. B. Woodward, secretary. J
The directors also appointed the
following committee:
Membership Committee: Mr. I. K.
Brenncke, chairman; Mr. T. D. Truluck,
Mr. Frank Hart, Mr. Emmons
1 Isreal, J&r. V. L. Fowler.
1 Finance Committee: Mr. K. M. Garner,
chairman;. Mr. H. D. Cran- 1
ford, Mr. C. K. Morgan, Mr. P. E.
Wilburn, Mr. B. T. Gibson.
Entertainment Committee: Mr. C.
C. Cooper, chairman; Mr. Phil Flynn,
Mr. Felix Goudelock, Mr. E. R. Ash- '
ford, Mr. J. Fred Jeffries.
House Committee: Mr D. N. Wil- '
bum, chairman, Mr. Miles F. Storm, :
Mr. Wni. C. Lake, Mr. O. E. Smith,
Mr. T. Claude Jolly.
Like organizations in other cities
are doing a wonderful work for the
city and county, and there is no reason
that this league cannot nccom
I plish the same results for Union and !
' Union County, and it will do it if giv- 1
en the proper moral and financial sup!
port of the people, and it bespeaks
f this support of every loyal citizen of
s this city and county, who have the
, interest of the city and county at
i heart. 1
The organization is made up of and
managed by the leading young busI
iness men of the community, who have
, high ideals, and an earnest desire to
I do something worth while for the peoI
pie of the community, and it should
have the support of this people.
I The entire membership is known to
the majority of the people of the
[ county and especially to the people
( of Union, and if there is any one
{ who does not know them, or that they ,
do not know, they want to become acquainted
with them.
They are giving of their time and
money to this cause, in an effort to ,
,: bring the people closer together, and
' i to make them have a better underI
standing of themselves and others, and
, i to promote the general welfare of the
public at large, and they have not
formed themselves into this league
" for the purpose of serving the city of i
Union alone, or any one part of Union
! county alone, but are trying to make
i the county a better place in which
to live, with better conditions under
which to live.
' They would not like it be said of
' the league, or any member of the
' leageu that no invitation has been extended
to the young men of the county
to join, therefore this is their invi1
tation to every young mnn in Union
' County, between the ages of 21 and
" 40 years to become a member of the
' organization, and to neip carry on the
i work that they are trying to carry on.
1 They will occupy the quarters formerly
occupied hy the Chamber of
' Commerce and will maintain the la
dies' rest room, and an invitation is
especially extended to the ladies of
the city of Union, and particularly to
I those out of town, to make this rest
I room their headquarters when shop'
ping in town.
' Announcement will be made ample
I time before each membership meeting,
also directors' meetings, stating
the date and hour of meetings,
i Come to the meeting, join the
: league, and help them to accomplish
the things that they have in mind.
DILLON VISITED
BY BIG FIRE
Dillon, Feb. 21.?About 3 o'elock
this morning fire was discovered in
the dry goods store occupied by David
Fass and before the fire department
could make any headway the
entire two story building was gutted.
The rear of the building was occupied
by Charlie Saleeby, which was a
connection with Saleeby's large grocery
store adjoining. 'Through this
archway the fire spread into Saleeby's
grocery store and did considerable
:lamago to the whole stock.
On the left of the building occupied
by Fass was a large store building
owned by L. Cottingham. The
high wall dividing the two stores during
the process of the fire fell upon
the roof of the Cottingham store,
crushing in the roof, the spread of
which caused the whole wall to fall.
0. W. Jackson occupied the Cottingham
building and carried a stock
valued at $30,000 or more. This
stock as well as the store building is
in ruins from both firo and water.
Mr. Fass' damage is unknown, with
reported insurance of $21,000. The
Saleeby building damage is estimated
it $15,000 with insurance of $8,000.
The Saleeby stock damage is very severe
with insurance of $4,000. The
L Cottingham store damage is estimated
at $12,000 with insurance of
58,000. O. W. Jackson's estimated
inmage is $20,000 with insurance of
515,000. _
Silver Tea
The Silver Tea to be given by the
n a n mi
i tuapici, u. n. a., liiursJay
afternoon at 4 o'clock at the
home of Mrs. John A. Fant is to be
1 beautiful affair.
The chapter members are to wear
colonial costumes and many famous
haracters will welcome the guests.
\ varied and charming program has
aeen arranged and the silver tea this
/ear is one you cannot afford to miss.
Local Men as Federal Jurors
The United States district court
convenes at Rock Hill, March 14th,
and the local men to serve as petit
iurors the first and second weeka
are J. T. Bradley and R. D. Staton.
N. C. Man in List of Dead
Washington, Feb. o22.?Private
John E. Thompson, of Bentonsville,
N. C., is in the list, of the dead in the
Roma disaster as given out by the
air service.
James Brown Potter Dead
Richmond, Feb.22.?James Brown
Potter, father of Mrs. Fifi Potter
Stillman, of New York, died suddenly
at the home of Frank Powers here
today.
Textile Plants Quiet Today
Pawtucket, R. I., The Blaekstone
Valley textile plants are quiet today
under military surveillance.
More Cotton Used
Washington, Feb. 21.?Commerce
and industry as a whole made further
progress during January, accordi
vi to figures received up to Februaryfjjfl
by the department of commerceT^:
was announced today.
Consumption of cotton by mills increased
from 511,000 bales in December
to 526,000 bales, the report says,
while a year ago the January consumption
was only 366,270 bales.
Consumption of silk increased from
21,000 bales to nearly 44,000 bales in
the month or fully 50 per cent greater
than a year ago. With the exception
of raw wool, textile prices
tended to drop, compared with December.
Outlook for 1922 Cotton Crop
Washington, Feb. 22.?The outlook
of the 1922 cotton crop is still uncertain,
although agents of the department
of agriculture report some
J! e _ ?
discussion 01 increased acreage, according
to the departmental statement.
Modifications Agreed To
Washington, Feb. 22.?Modifications
to clear the intent of the offer made
by Henry Ford for the Muscle Shoals
ulant was agreed to by the Detroit
manufacturers.
Doubtful if Cause of
Accident Will ever be Known
Norfolk, Feb. 22.?Major General
Patrick in a statement said the disaster
was due to an accident of controllers
regulating the altitude of the
Roma and declares there was no explosion
nor fire while the ship was in
the air. Captain Walter J. .Reed,
chief pilot, in a statement, declared he
doubted if the cause of the accident
will ever be known.
THIRTY-FOUR DIE
IN AIR TRAGEDY
*S'/ ?
Norfolk, Va., Feb. 22.?Completely
wrecked by fire and explosion the
world's largest ?2mi-rigid airship
Roma, and pride of the American air
service yielded up today the last dead
of the disaster. 'The recovery fixed
the toll of the disaster as the greatest
in the history of American aeronautics,
34 dead *nd eight injured;
three were practically unhurt. Of
the dead 30 are identified, including
some of the air sendee's most gallant
officers and men. 'Among the dead
are Major John ThnWll, commander
of the Roma at tie time of the
christening at WaAington last December
and Captain Dale Mabry, her
commander during nsterday's flight.
Major General Malwn M. Patrick,
chief of the air sdpvice, came here
yesterday by airpukie and made a
personal inspection Jh the wreck during
the night and onbred an immediate
investigation. .tracers are at loss
to account for the nflphap that caused
the ship's rudder to tilt and thereby
render the craft lAmanageable.
Newport News, Feb. 22.?Unconfirmed
reports tint the bag of the
semi-dirigible RoraS,- destroyed yesterday
with a loss ft 84 lives, was in
a flimsy condition ft the time of the
flight arc to be Investigated by a
board of inquiry,
Norfolk. Va- fA 22?Imrost lorn- I
ion of the crash ofrthe Roma at the
army base yesterwy will begin today
with the arrivtf\of officers of the
army air service* oom Washington.
The number of dejffi are 34, and all
are identified. OSRhc 11 survivors,
eight are in the h(Wital, one is critically
injured. ThuJirmy officers who
survived the disaaf^p declared the result
of the collapse Vas due to elevating
rudder.
Norfolik, Va., Feb. 21.?Thifty-four
dead, inc luding 13 ifficers of tfye army
air service, is ,the?,result of the trial
trip of the giant' dirigible* Roma,
wrecked at the base this
afternoon. -nT p
Her contact wMm % high voltage
wires which she jfeuadcr started
followed as the nose of the craft
struck a pile of car material a few feet
beyond.
The explosion sent flames 800 feet
in the air, as eight of her survivors
leaped from the "deck" of the ship.
Three others were dragged from the
mass of wreckage and flames.
Only those in the forward part of
the operating compartment of the ship
had a chance for their lives. Several
v/erc injured severely by jumping, but
tlireo came out practically unhurt and
were discharged from the hospital
within a few hours after the disaster.
Lieutenant Burt, who with Captain
Reed was the principal pilot of the
Roma, was one of these. He jumped
when the ship was only a few yards
from the ground.
Of the 45 men who left the Langley
field nir station this afternoon 11
found their way alive to the United
t>I??
utaucn puuiic iivttivu out viii:, i ncav
men, some more dead than alive, lay
on their cots, with burned and broken
limbs swathed in bandages. Some had
their face$'smeared with cteam to relieve
thenf of intense sufficing while
others lay asleep unconscious with
only their closed .eyes visible. All
who were able to lalk were suffering
from shock. M
Albert Sloras, too was in the oh
servers' pit on top of the bag, said:
"I felt the ship tilt up from the back
and start to slide down. I tried to go
back down inside but then T dcciihd
to come forward again. By that time
we hit the ground and 1 was thrown
out."
Sloras was burned about the hands
and is suffering from shock.
Maj. B. D. Reardon, who was in the
control cabin at the time of the ac< ident,
said that the work of the officers
in charge was excellent. "Lieutenant
Burt and Captain Mabry were at their
wheels," the major said, "ship gave
a duck and I saw Lieutenant Burt pull
with all his might the elevation lever,
lie yelled: 'She won't respond" and
A1 A. iL. 1 T
men cut tne iiivwa. uiie uy une t
beard the motors shut off and then we
struck. If the motors had not been
shut off we would have hit the ground
i mch harder."
When asked if he had seen any
i flames he said that he had not.
Ray Hurley, a civilian and engine
expert, was aboard and suffered a
slight sprain of one arm and burns
about the hands. The trip was Hurley's
first flight. "It was the first
1 time I had ever been up and when the
Roma started a swing I didn't know
anything was wrong.- I thought she
was acting all right; I didn't know
different. It was not until the machine
hit the ground that I realized
she was wrecked. She was sailing
along smoothly and she was coming
straight from the Langley field. We
were up only a short time when we
fell.
(Continued on last page)
MORE DISCUSSION
ON BONUS BILL
Washington, Feb. 21. ? The seven
Republicans ot' the house ways and
means committee who are charged
with solving the problems of financing
the soldier bonus expect to get
down to brass tr.cks tomorrow. Chairman
Fordney said late today after the
committeemen had had another general
discussion of the whole question
I with Secretary Mellon.
The treasury secretary was heard
behind closed doors but he was understood
to have taken substantially the
same position that he did at. the open
hearings two weeks ago when he reiterated
his opposition to a bonus at
this time but declared that if such
legislation was to be passed it should
be financed by a sales tax or some
other form of taxation.
Asked what the treasury would do
if congress passed a bonus bill as a
general charge against the treasury
Mr. Mellon was said to have replied
that the amount would be paid by
issuing short term certificates. He
opposed this form of financing, however,
on the ground that it might
affect the interest rate on the refunding
of certificates due in 1923. Some
members of the committee quoted the
scretary as saying in sub.-tance that
as between a sales tax or bond issue
for the bonus he would recommend the
former.
Members of the subcommittee would
not anticipate committee action but
the general belief at the capitol continued
to be that some form of sales
or manufacturers' tax would be rec
ommended. It was pointed out in some
ouarters that with President Harding
opposed to both the original tax program
suggested and to the issue of
bonds, the field had been narrowed to
a sales tax or the drafting of a
measure that would be a gcenral
charge on the treasury.
New York, Feb. 21.?Opposition by
the National Republican club to the
granting of a federal bonus to "any
soldier who can not show a wound or
who was not disabled in the service"
was recommended in a resolution submitted
for action by the club's committee
at the regular monthly meeting
_
The report declared that "as party
politics" the proposed bonus legislation
"spells suicide" while "as public
policy it is madness."
At the same time the committee reported
favorably a resolution calling
for a congressional inquiry into expenditures
of sums already appropriated
for the aid of disabled vettrans
"to the end that the country
may be assured that the veterans are
receiving the fullest possible benefit
from the appropriations made in their
behalf."
Resigns Rock Hill Church
Rev. J. Powell Tucker, pastor of
the First Baptist church of Rock Hill,
has tendered his resignation, to take
effect in March, and has accepted a
call to the First Baptist church at
Sclma, Ala.
Rev. Mr. Tucker conducted a revival
in this city several years age
and made many friends who regret
that he is to leave South Carolina.
Spring is Coming
On every side yesterday there were
signs of coining spring?gardens
were being put in shape, rose bushes,
v ijivd iiiiu utiu i j /1 <i i?i r? wvri v
put out and the beautiful hyacinths
and tulips were blooming on the
porches in many sections of the city.
The ground hog is a pure humbug
and fooled everybody this year.
Mrs. Speake Is Better
The many friends of Mrs. J. W.
Speake will be triad to know that she
is better following a sharp attack
several days afro.?Rock Hill Herald.
Washington's Birthday
Washington's birthday is being celebrated
in Union by the banks and
postoflfice closing and appropriate exercises
in the city schools and half
holiday observed in all the schools.
Numbers of citizens are in Spartanburg
to hear Sousa's band.
Daughter of Admiral Dead
I miilnii foh 9.2.?T Jirlv Kcdnt'fl
Gleichen, daughter of the late Admiral
Prince Victor, and a sculptor
and painter, died at St. James palace
today.
MacNider Makes Statement
Indianapolis, Feb. 22.?ITanford
MacNider, national commander of the
! American legion in a message or
Washington's birthday, declares the
men and women of the Legion draw
[ renewed inspiration from the memory
of Washington to carry on "oui
work to serve in peace as well as ir
war as constructive citizens."
Konert Vaughan of Route 5 wai
among the visitors in the city today.
CAPTAIN CHARNEI
PASSES T
Death of H. C. Worthy
Chester, Feb. 21.?Hughes Crawford
Worthy, aged about t>2, one of
Chester county's most highly esteem- .
ed and popular citizens and planters,!
died at 4:30 this afternoon following
an illness of double pneumonia and'
influenza at his home about three
miles north of Chester. Funeral serv-'
ices will be held tomorrow morning:
at 11:30 o'clock at the home.
He was a native of Chester county
and has spent most of his life in ag- j
ricultural pursuits in which he was a
splendid success. His death came as;
a great shock to his hundreds of;
friends who will mourn his death and |
revere his memory.
Mr. Worthy was married to Miss|
Annie Johnston of Charleston, who!
died a few years ago, and is survived j
by two sons, Paul Worthy of West
Virginia and Hood Worthy of Jack-!
sonville, Fla., and two daughters.
Miss Florrie Worthy and Miss Lunette
Worthy of Chester. He is sur- j
vived by the following sisters: Mrs.)
L. It. Wise of I^owryville, Mrs. J. M.
Love of Hullock Creek, Mrs. K. I'..
Gregory of Chester and Miss Maggie
Worthy of Lowryville.
S. F. V. Society Organized
The S. F. V. Society was organized
at the home of Miss Henrietta Jordan
February 21.
The officers elected were as fol
lows: President, Miss Frances Kell
er, first vice president, Miss Hen
i iv uci uuiiuui, > iv.t* jmvmui iii,
Miss Ida Perrin, secretary, Miss
Edith Greene, assistant secretary.
Miss Thelma White, treasurer, Miss
Ethel Jeter.
A very interesting program was
enjoyed by all. The society was then
turned over to the hostess.
The next meeting will be held at
the homo of Miss Frances Keller.
Lowe-Bell
Miss Annie Ixavc and S. N. Bell
were happily married at the Baptist
pufiuMueo at Monarch February 18
by Rev. II. Haydock. Their many/
friends wish them much joy and n
life of usefulness.
Music Club Entertained
Mrs. D. M. Eaves was the charming
hostess of the Euterpean Music!
club Tuesday afternoon at 4:30.
o'clock. The rooms were most artistic
in their decoration^ of jonquils and:
ferns.
The following program was given: j
Paper, "Life of Gluck"?Mrs. D. C i
Beaty.
Piano solo, Hungarian Dance?Mrs.
Alston.
Reading?Mrs. Counts.
Piano duet, Wedding Procession?Misses
Curlee and Jones.
Chorus?Club.
The hostess served tempting ho' 1
chocolate and cream puffs, assist)
hy Miss Fannie Duncan.
The club will meet Tuesday ar
noon with Mrs. Goforth as host) >
1. r? .
uon t r orgei
The womanless wedding will be given
Thursday evening at the High
school at 8:80 o'clock. This is one of
Union's most sensational weddings 01
account of the fame and beauty of lh?
participating parties. You cannot afford
to miss this treat. It is wol
worth the price to go and hear th<
famous violinist, Miss Samanthi La
Foilette O'Shields and the sweet sine;
er Gcraldine Curci Hawkins, (liven fot
benefit of Episcopal church. Only 2.~>
and r?0 cents admission.
Three Men Buried in Cave-in
Canton, O., Feb. 22.?'Three nen
were buried when the tunnel which
is being dup under the ear track*
caved in. One was rescued alive. Two
are believed to he crushed to death
Agreement to Adjourn
Dublin, Feb. 22.?Agreement to adjourn
the Sinn Fein national convention
for three months was reached
today, providing no vote in the Dail
Gireann shall require the resignation
of the provisional government and
no election meanwhile. When the
auction is held a new constitution unfr.er
the Anglo-Irish treaty shall be
puhmittcd to the country.
Preaching at Hebron
I
There will he preaching at Hebron
1 church Sunday a'ternoon at 3 o'clock.
' Every member is urged to be present.
' A matter of special importance is be
' fore us. A. T. Stoudenmire.
i Mrs. Jane Meador Fant of Meadors
is spending sometime with Miss Ida
Knight on East Main street.
I Marvin Rudder of Virginia is spending
the week in the city.
R S. GREER
0 GREAT BEYOND
Capt. Chnrncr S. Greer passed into
the great beyond this morning ut C?
o'clock at his home in the southern
section of the city. He had been in
failing health for the past six month.-,
and for the last few weeks he had been
a very sick man. His body will be
laid to rest in Sardis church cemcterj
tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock.
Captain Greer was in his 86th year,
having been bom Nov. 18:16. He
served four years in the Confederate
army, joining the Cross Keys o?.np
at the beginning of the war and 1< >ng
later transferred to Co. A. 18th Regiment,
S. C. Volunteers.
Captain Greer was in the "blow
up" at Petersburg, and he, with Mr.
A. K. Harris, also a resident of Union,
were the only two survivors. Mr.
Harris was captured. Captain Greer,
then tirst lieutenant, was buried seven
feet under the earth, and managed tc
dig out. There is probably not a parallel
in history. Every man in the
company was killed save those two.
Captain Greer surrendered at Appomattox
Courthouse. He came home
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.uiu uviuivu iiunseu u> service lor nis
country, lie was, for more than 40
>iars, a consistent nu*mber of Sardis
Methodist church.
He is survived by the following
children: W. W. Greer of Union.
Claude Grer of Greenville, Jack C.
Greer, I.ester Greer, Robert Greer and
Mrs. Orrie Betenbaugh of Union. He *
is survived by one sister, Mrs. J. B.
Betenbaugh and one brother, Judge. J.
M. Greer, of Union. A number of
grandchildren also survive him. v
Captain Greer served, all told, 42
years as court crier here. Court, in
session here at the time of his death,
will adjourn for his burial tomorrow.
Captain Greer belonged to the now
lapidly thinning ranks of our Confederate
Veterans. He was held in very
high esteem by men of all ranks in
the county. He will be greatly missed
by the people of the town and county.
A faithful soldier, a worthy citizen, a
sincere Christian man, he leaves to his
loved ones.
The following account of the Btus
try Blow-up was dictated by Captain
| Grer to a Times Teporter several yenr?
ago:
"You want me to tell you about
my experience in the mine at Petersburg?
Well, I was on duty until 1:30
o'clock in the morning. I had gone
into my "bomb proof" to get my
night's rest. Lieut. Hill was in the
"bomb proof" with mo. We were
sound asleep when the shock came.
When we woke up, we were eight
feet under ground. Lieut. Hill was
j fastened by a piece of timber and unj
able to help me any. We were pro[
tected somewhat by the timbers of the
J "bomb proof." I realized at once that
i what was done would have 1 <i.o
| quickly and I commenced to in
j my bayonet and dug all around :
[ and as the dirt fell I pushed it u:.i
neath myself and was in that v
raised up as 1 duf,. Then 1 used
| sword and dm; upwards for dear '<
Xobodj but CI >,l could ever know tn<
' sweetness ?.f the first breath i ??i:
that came to me with the lift' open
:ag that 1 made in that mas - of earth.
, It was about 1 o'elock p. m. on s hot
! summer day and 1 had bei n b .r
1:30 in the morning. I then re
1 Lieut. Hill, who at. once star*,
j into the "Crater." A- his 1km.. >?.
the opening 1 had made 1 enme t
.-ufToeating. When Lieut, llil' . \
the negro troops who filled ..
! tor" In? halted and 1 had i threaten
: to kill him t<> make him tret out of
j the opening, so * lat I eould get air.
I 1 was worse scared when 1 looked oil
: into that "erater" than I had been
vhen 1 found that 1 was covered up
i in the ground. It was Mm <1 with r.ej
gro troops who were yelling "no
1 quarters, no quai tors" and clubbing
1 e\cry Confederate thov could fad. !
i was suiTerinp fearfully from thirst
I for it was n very hot. day, hut I didn't
| dare ?ome out of my hole in the
: ground. I.ieut. Hill was lyin^ flat on
' the prround outside and the negroes
j thought he was dead or they would
j have finished him. After a very long
time some one came along with water
J ?I didn't know who he was, but I
1 held up my hand out of 1he hole and
i the fellow put a canteen filled with
j water into it. I stayed there until
about 3:30 o'clock when the works
were taken by Mnhone's men. I heard
the negro troops cry out, "There they
' come, there they come" and then 1
j know 1 was saved.
IAftvw inn * i WIICII V'yvivu U)'
cifrht foot under ground? I was soared
I had enough. I can toll you, and 1 made
j some promises then that I have tried
to keep. And 1 reckon the thought of
the 'girl I loft behind' in old Union
county helped mo to do some of that
hard digging.
"Sonic of the negro troops were
I made prisoners when the Confed
orates recaptured the 'crater.' What
i became of them? They were put to
i work carrying out the dead and
wounded until night fell and darkness
. covered the fire-blasted, blood-stain(Continued
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