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LOOK We have finished remo have too many goods and w article in our store so low t and put them away for futur Such an opportunity to here offered is not to be had ?JUDGE t All men's suits, worth $1G.5< All men's suits, worth $13.50 A.11 men's suits, worth $8.50, All TTlnn'j uilifa ?k/ uuiVDj VT Ui 111 \J Vbll ' Extra Balbriggan undewear. Silk and Percal skirts, former Silk and Percal shirts, forme Straw Hats i No goods charge paid for ev< CHAS. R Originator c SHORT STREET STORIES. Put Together Por Ready Reference Items of Interest Tersely Tolc For Hasty Readers. Purcell is giving money away, go ani see him. Our cotton steelyards are accurate always. The Old Reliable. No blowing, but good, honest, liar< pan values always at The Old Rel'able oir. David Clark has accepted a positior with the Union Cotton Mill Departmen Store. Our buyer is now in New York look ing out for your fall purchasing interest The Old Reliable. \ i Shoes are a specialty with us. Don" buy your children's school shoes unti you see ours. The Old Reliable, i "Cotton is no longer king." Sov Colhij grata early after you prepare your land amonr thoroughly with a Disc harrow. Sold b; The Old Reliable. Secretary Hollaway, of the State fair tay-5 the prospects for a large attendanc at the State fair this year are very llat tering. i^neen (Quality is tho best and inos stylish shoe for women ever sold ii Union. New Fall ideas already in Price The Old Reliable. Mr. Dave English, late with the Pai lor Grocery, has accepted a position wit The Purcell Cash Co., where he will b pleased to serve all of his friends. Mr. Chas. Snath has engaged th service of Mr. A. A. Moore, of Rod Hill. Charley says ho intends to do 111 business this fall in clothing and gent * .. t_i : iurnisumgs. Our bam bull tram have added tw new players to tlieir team. Mr. /.. li Mangum, of Chester, will play slim ^UipandMr. I'hil Meade, of Viiginii ?ill play third base. JPurcell's fall goods are arriving o every train and he says ho is determine to close out the balance of his suninu goods even If lie has to give them awa; Call and see them before they are a tfold. The Clinton Oil and Manufaeturiii company, in. inton, has applied for charter. The capital stock is to be $*20 1)00. (i. A. Norwood, of Greenwood II. L. and F. M. Todd are among tl corporators. Cio* Keys's team tackled our er,u team here Saturday. At the conclusk of the game the ne re stood 2S) to 1 -favor of Union. Cross Keys has son A'ery good players. The pitcher deservi ji better fate. AHEAD. ddeling our store and find we e*have made the prices on every hat you can afford to buy them e use. buy so much for so little as is often in a life time. JY THESE?' 3 and $15, now $ 9 98 ?, $12.50 and $10, now 7 48 $7.50 and $0.50, now.. 4 98 1 $5, now 3 98 39c price 50c, now 39c rly sold for $1, now... 69c At Half Price. d. Cash must be sry purchase. . SMITH, >f Low Prices. Union's team are playing Home, Ga., as we go to press. Two iranies have been played, see the score. j When you want any thing done in the 1 line of job work, such as letter heads, envelopes, bill heads, note hoadi, dodgers, brief work or pamphlets, couie to The 1 Times otllce. We are thoroughly equipped for this kind of work and can give you ? prompt and efficient service. Rev. K. II. Shimmon will occupy tho 1 pulpit of the Presbyterian church Sunday morning, Sept. 3rd. This gentle1 man is a Persian who has preached in I his native country live years and who is now pursuing a theological course in Columbia Seminary. We extend a most cordial invitation for this service. Those going to the fair this year had l>et'er make their arrangements ahead j for accommodations, as it is likely there will he a great crowd in attendance. Every effort will be made to accommov date visitors and the attractions will be 1 numerous. Thoso wishing to make exy hibits had best correspond early with Col. Ilolloway, Pomaria, S. C. p Cheaper than Atlanta. Tickets are on sale at the ticket office h"ie for the Grand Army of the Republic t Encampment, which takes place in the u city of Philadelphia. The price of the i. tickets, return tiip, is $1S/J0. This is HO cents cheaper than the rate quoted > from Atlanta. Tickets are good to reh turn, final limit September 30th. This c is an opportunity to secure a cheap trip to Philadelphia. e Regular Service. k e Rev. Mr. Massabeau, the Method i&t s minister, has returned from his summci u<.iil inn -mil will ri'tmiin roiriilnv i>ronnli. 0 ii g in his church next Sunday, the f.rd I, ii.st. Mr. Massabeau repot ts that lie 1 t enjoyed his vacation very much indeed. " BECOMING A MOTHER. Itl A Sure Way to Avoid Danger. d Every trim womnn wants to he n ... mother, A onby is tneurenm of nor life ?tho crowning glory of womanhood? f- true happiness can never ho known II without tho blessings a child brings. Vet tho or deal through which nil mothers must puss i:; so full of pnin, ig anxiety and fear, Hint many a young life is snerilleed because of the inability to undergo tho atruggle of childbirth. It U not necessary to suffer in bringI ; ing new life into tho world. By the use of "Mother's Friend," tho suffering and danger can bo avoided, nnd the hour robbed of its^lread nnd pr.in. ^ Tliis remedy is praised by thousands who have tested it. livery woman is )n anxious to learn how to nvoicl the in pnin nnd suffering which may bo in a0 store for her. The little book, "liefore . Baby is Born," will lie sent free to any '(' address upon application to the Brad* field liegulator Co., Atlanta, Georgia. A NOBLE INSTITUTION ' IN BEHALF OF A NOBLE CAUSE. Minutes and Proceedings of the Union County Interdenominational Sunday School Convention, Held With Bosfansvilte Methodist Church, Thursday and Friday, Aug. 24th and 25th, 1899.1 The convention was called to order by Pres. S. M. Rice, Jr., E. U., a few minutes after the appointed hour, with the Bogansville Methodist church, on Thursday, August 2Jth, 1890. Opened with devotional exercises conducted by Rev. L. L. Wagnon. Address of welcome by G. T. Hyatt, rcsponedd to by Pres. S. M. Rice. The secretary being absent J. B. Lancaster was made secretary pro tern. A 1 > i- ~ A1. - xtj cuiivvut ui me convention it v/aa decided to elect the officers of the convention by committee of nominations appointed by chair. Tho following is tho committee: H. W. Gossett, chairman; Messrs. F. A. Rice, J. M. Whitehead, C. C. Lancaster and G. T. Hyatt. The convention was then addressed by the president, who earnestly stressed the work, its needs, its im- ' portance, etc. Next in order was the enrollment ' of delegates as follows: 1 Jonesville?Methodist, J. F. Allman; Presbyterian, H. W. Gossett. 1 New Hope?Methodist, C. H. Har- 1 mon. ] Parham?Union, C. C. Lancaster, 1). II. Miller. ' Surdis?Methodist, C. S. Greer, T. J. Betenbaugli, T. C. Jolly, J. C. < Beter.baugh. 1 Sar.tuc?Methodist, J. W. Gregory. Union?First. Baptist, Rev. L. M. * Rice, J. A. Sawyer, F. A. Rice. ( Union?Second Baptist, Rev. J. C. Lawson. j Union?Grace Methodist, Rev. L. j L. Wagnon, Rev. B. B. Murphy, S. J M. Rice, Jr. i Union?Second Methodist, Rev. L. L. Wagnon, Rev. F. II. Shulor. < Union?Presbyterian, Allan Nichol- t [son. i Bogausville?Methodist, J. B. Lan- l caster, Miss Grace Rodgers, Miss t Sallie Davis. t Upper Fair Forest?Union, D. B. Free, Jr., J. R. Harvey. t Salem?Baptist, E. W. Jeter, T. B. i uuin. 1 Sulphur Springs?Baptist, R. I'. West. s An effort wa3 then made to secure the name and denomination of every t school in the county not represented, 1 with the following result. s Futman, Baptist; Mt. Lebanon, c Baptist; Meadow Woods, Baptist; c Fant's school house, Union ; Belmont, Methodist; Maple Grove, 1 Brick Uhurcn, Baptist; Mt. joy, Bajv s tist; Mt. Tabor, Presbyterian; Seda'lia, Baptist; Wesley Chapel, Methodist; Duck Fond, Baptist; Fairview, u Baptist; Bulah, Buptist; Kelley's Chapel. Methodist; Carlisle, Methodist; Carlisle, Baptist; Carlisle, Presbyterian; Mt. Vernon, Presbyteriun ; , Flint Hill, ; Hebron, Baptist: I Simm's school house, Union ; Rodgers, ; Jouesville, Baptist; Padgetts Creek, Baptist; Foster's Chapel, Methodist; Cross Keys, Union; Elfurd's Grove, Union ; Santuc, Baptist; Santuc, Presbyterian; West Springs, Baptist; Oak Grove, Union; Piney , Grove, Methodist; Sunny Side, Baptist; Shiloh, Methodist; Thomas' school house, Union; Goshen Hill, ; Black Rock, Baptist; Flat , Rock, Methodist; Gilead, Baptist; Grindall Shoals, Presbyterian; (Quaker, Presbyterian; Bethlehem, Methodist; Lock hart, Episcopal: Lockhart, Methodist; Lockhart, Baptist; Philipi, Baptist; Union, Episcopal. Next in order was an open parliament or discussion of the visible results in the past year. Some were encouraging and some rather discouraging reports along this line. | opcHRi'r.s in open parliament were | I Kev. L. L. Wagnon, J. W. Gregory, . John Foster, J. F. Allinnn, Rev. L. ' M. Rice, J. W. Seott and II. W. Gossett. The committee on nominations , now reported, and the convention ^ unanimously elected their nominations as follows: Tresipeni, S. M. Rice, Jr., E. U.; 1st vice president, i J. A. Sawyer; '2nd vice president, 1). j A. Miller; secretary, Rev. L. E. Wug11011; corresponding secretary, F. A. Rice: treasurer, J. \V. Scott, Executive committee, Allan Nich olson, Chuirman; J. W. Scoti, H. \\ . ? Uossett. ' Now adjoined for dinner with bene diction by Rev. L. M, Rice. Afternoon sossion opened with do- , votional exercises and song service conducted by J. W. Scott. A mot ion was made and carried t hat ' a com in it tee on narratives bo appointed. Following is the committee: J. M. Whitehead, chairman; John Foster, J. W. Cunningham. The next subject on the program, "The needs of our Schools'' was now discussed under threo hoads us follows : a "Co-operat ion of parents," J. W. Scott, II. \V\ Gossott. b "NVido-a-wakoSuperintendents," T. J. Botenbaugh, J. SV. Gregory. c "Consecrated Teachers," Rov. L. L. Wagnon, John Foster. SOXOJ 15V C'HOIH. Next following program, was an open conference?"Where and why," or placos in Union county t hat should have Sunday Schools, conducted by Pres. S. M. Rice, Jr., E. U. Mr. J. W. Scott reported schools much needed at Duck Pond, Cohen , and Oak Grovo. Mr. II. W. Gossett reported one muoh needed at Gilead. Mr. J. W. Gregory, named Thomas' school house as needing a Sunday School. Mr. Jeter spoke of the needs of a school at Sunny Side. Sim's school house also placed on this list, which was rather indefinite. Main causes why these places were suffering for Suiraay Schools was from lack of some one to lead or organize them. Next on program was an earnest uplifting address on "The Secrot of Usefulness," by Rev. L. M. Rice. This brought us to the end of Thursday's work and with the assurance in the hearts of all present that the gathering together was by no means in vain, The convention was dismissed with benediction by Rov. L. L. Wagnon. On Friday, 115th of August the convention opened at the appointed hour with devotional exercises and song service by Rev. B. G. Murphy. Convention was called to order for business by Pres. S. M. Rice, Jr., K. U., who addressed the convention, stating that every effort. had been made to secure foreign spoakers for our?4jmvention, but owing to providofftiif} hinderances none could bo had, a*nd while the convention regretted very much that the invited brethren could not be present with us, it was a pleasure to have those who were present, demonstrate, that the convention could and should be a success without them. Next was a discussion, "Reaching the Heart through the Eye," or the Advantages of normal work, by Rev. F. H. Shuler, Mr. S. M. Rico and Rev. 13. G. Murphy. Then followed in address, "Our Ultimate End." by Rev. 13. G. Murphy, which every one ould not but assent, was clearly ixed and shown by Bro. Murphy. The business of convention was now transacted. Beginning with reports >f township superintendents. J. M. Whitehead, Bogansville, reported that all his schools had not aeon visited, but that all that could ?e, lo advantage, were running aud n good condition. H. W. Gossett, Jonesville, report?d not much done in his township, six schools in good condition and one nuch needed at Gilead and also at irindall Shoals, with plenty of maerial, but no one to lead or superintend. J. W. Gregory, Santuc, reported our schools in operation three run ill year, one school suspended which s much needed. No report from Fish Dam Towniliip. T. H. Gore, Gross Keys, reported lint owing to Providential causes he uui been unable to do the work rsligned to him, but that he hud re:ently organized a nourishing school it Shiloh in his township. No report from Union Township. r in* from Goshen Hill Townihip. No report from Pinckney Township. The township superintendents for mother year wore elected ns follows: Union Township, Rev. J. G. Furr; >antuo Township, J. \V. Gregory; fish Dam Township, J. G. Rice; ^onesville Township, J. W. Cunuing1am; Pinckney Township, J. H. ipears; Cross Keys Township, T. II. lore; Bogansville Township, Joseph J. Gregory; Goshen Hill Township, Jreen J. Lee. Then was discussed next place and ime of meeting, on motion of Hon. T. A. Sawyer, this was left to the executive committee. Next the delegates to the next State onvention were elected as follows: I. A. Sawyer, alternate; C. C. Lancaster, S. M. Rice, alternate; Rev. L. j. Wagnon. Wo were dismissed for dinner, with )enediction by Rev. F. H. Shuler. Afternoon session opened with irayer and praise service conducted >y Kev. J. C. Lawson. Convention called to order for busiiess by the president, and the first ,o be attended to was the report of jommilteeon narratives us follows: "We, the committee on narratives, jog to submit tho following report: Number of ollicers and teachers as Der the reports <>f (only fifteen schools represented) SI?pupils enrolled 7JM ?amount of collections $lf>0?amount mbscribed by these schools for State ivork #9.10. Respectfully submitted, .1 M Wll ITCII C A u r.linlrmfln Next whs an address, ''Training in iYhat?" by Rev. F. 11. Shulor. which helped every one who lieard it. Following the program tho question box was conducted l>y S. M. Kice, Jr., K. U., and Allan Nicholson, with great interest and profit to all. The .joinmittee was addressed on the subject-. "A threefold purpose," by Allan Nicholson. Then followed the farewell service by Kev. L. L, Wagnon, with a unanimous standing vote of thanks to all concerned for the unbounded hospitality and generous kindness shown to every delegate present by the good people of Bogansville. The convention was marked througout with a spirit of brotherly love, and every one who had the Master's work at heart was helped and prepared for more and better work. May God's blessings rest on the church and people with whom we met, and may liKKJ show the good remilt.<4 nf ihi* cnnvonlinn liv hnvinir one in which nil of us who wore at Hoganjviile meet again and have representatives from all of those who were not with us in 1899. The whole convention was made more enjoyable by splendid music, not stingily given, by one of the best Sunday School choirs in the county. S. M. Rice, Jk., E. U. Rev. L. L. Wagxon, President. Secretary. ? : y : 1 " ? Prices M | Knocked into | Smithereens at HARRY & BELK'S. Scattered to the four winds, bottoms out, not a whole pirce left in our store. We are cutting, slashing and resorting to the most desperate methods within our power to wipe out all ; _1 : l_ SUMMER STUFFS. I ~i ? + Price is no object, room is what we aro after and must have. In going through our immense stock we have picked out many lines ' of goods that must go at less than auction prices. A PRESCRIPTION i i For a languishing counter, and by coming in contact with it your will receive instant relief, at least for a tirod bocket book. Ilealcr's faith cure, as practiced in some sections of the country is only imaginary. After the excitement is over you are in a worse condition than ever; only temporary relief. Our practice is limited to the financial condition of the masses, and we have shown since we have beem in this section that we are CAPABLE OF TREATING S i i This class and condition of mankind most successfully, and all who have come in contact with us must alnvt that we have given them permanent relief. The oftener vou come to eee us thm the hotter you will feel. As Davey Crocket once said '-he pure you are right then go ahcid." roiiow tue crowds and you will land at HARRY & BELK'S ,? Cheapest Store on Earth, . / Remember J Ladies Slippers from 25c up. Men's Closing ?1.08 a suit?Gocd^<^III Sunday clothes, llats, summer dress goods, etc., for a mere song.' BUGGIES! BUGGIES JUST THINK OF IT! / GUARANTEED BUGGY FOR $37.8 Now is the time to buy one cheap- -riu\ as prioes are advancing. i Union Hardware Co. 4V ___? PICTURES FOR YOUR HOME. Do you try to make homo attractive for your boys and girls, for the weary husband and father, for the busy, loving mother and wife? Do the walls of your rooms stan 1 out bare and cheerless, whtn a dollar or two spent for a few pictures will make everything sooin so much brighter and home-like? We believe in u pretty, cheery looking home. It helps the inmates of it. It helps the visitors. Everybody is made better by it. Now we know it is worse than useless to talk about a thing like this, anil not offer some plan by which people can be made to think as we do. Hut we are going to offer a plan, and it is this : We have tjuite a number of pictures that we have had in stock tome time; others that arc slightly fly-specked, and a few that have the frames niched. Those we will sell below cost. Call now while we are offering those bargains, andmake your home plcasantcr at a very little cost. Sale limited to September 10, 1800, ALLAN NICHOLSON, Union, S. C. I -~??rDR. I. M. Crown and Bridge Office Bank Building Work a Specialty. Union. S. 0.,