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^ * V* 8 WO 9*011 TOM/ Just ri which going 10 CEN1 . Y 0 1 The Both Phones lOO. Local Laconics. HAPPENINGS OF INTERE81 ABOUT W PERSONAL AND OTHERWLSE. Mr. J. D. Epp3 spent a few days 4 last week at his old home in Gosl Hill township. Mr. J. D. Graham, one of Sedalii prosperous farmers, was in town \V< nesday. He says they are needing r; Dadly in his section. Mrs. Essie Coleman, of Landru Miss Lyla Philips, of Tampa, Fla., n Miss Ethelind Go'ss are spending a f? days with Mrs. W. M. Gibbes. w Messrs. J. C. Gibbes, M. L. Lemas " and W. It. McCormick were the mai . gers of the municipal election Tuesd while J. J. Pureed and It. V. Gist acl as clerks, and they handled the olect i rapidly and carefully. In the report of the wreck of 1 houses on the knitting mill hill the ty made us say that Miss Annie Laws was in the house with the Misses II; This was an error, Miss Annie was the house with her sister, Mrs. Mab to which house the two Misses II went for refuge. * jjTZie Horse Han Away, Mr. L. G. Cook, the popular We em Union Telegraph operator at t, place, had his left hand badly jured Tuesday afternoon in a ri away. He was out driving witl young lady. They were returning town about dusk, when between Grimball's old place and Major Far they discovered that a freight tr, >yas rapidly approaching. Mr. Oc toli the ladv to iumn out and out of the way, as ho did not kn what the horse would do. He a 1'umpped out and ran to the hors lead and took hold of the reigns, Jae did so the train cuine up, and horse reared and plunged, throw Mr. Cook against the fence break the hold of one hand, he caught bridle with the other. His hand \ ^ badly torn as the horse reared car Ing Mr. Cook up in the air with 1 and pawing at him. One of horses' feet struck Mr. Cook on ankle and he was again thrown loc the horse then ran liko the wind ward Monarch, having turned arou One of Mr. Cook's fingers was dli cated, while the flesh was torn fr two others. The horse ran the bti| against a telephone pole and br ^ it and the harness. Freed from harness he continued to run and 1 not captured until some tlmo dur the night. He was uninjured. ' lady esoaped by the prompt actior Mr, Cook in getting her to a safe < tance. While Mr. Cook's wou are painful they are not serlc We are glad it was no wore#. ' &,} ' > 4 k ^ -'v I.a" ^ '.a.'. I .J H I ni ! i B SK T ind Cans of I ti' eii all ^TOES; fo in tv eceived ! are . \ for s to ci ki PS A CAN.' P? wi Ti p.^awngBBT 11 LI N Gj J in th Grocer. v Si ol tc ?_??m E Children's Day Exercises. ]] Last Sunday was Children's Day at q the 1st Methodist Church. The services consisted of songs, recitations and re- ^ sponsive readings. All the children of the Sunday School who could get near m the pulpit and chancel took part in the . of exercises. There was a large number of , jen children and they executed their parts : with credit to their teachers and them- b( , selves. The songs were well rendered, s especialh so with the little girls. They ." are line singers and their sweet voices 11,11 in perfect harmony added materially to w this feature of the occasion. The exer- p,, in cises were opened with praver by Rev. ind Mr. Wardlaw, of the Presbyterian jj jw church, after which the exercises begun ^ conducted by Rev. L. J,. Wagnon, the 0f Superintendent of the Sunday School, jj er who made a short address concerning Wi im" the good work the Sunday School was .i,J' doing, in laying the foundations in these ci; , young hearts, upon which the Christian (V lon characters of the future meu and worn n q of our town are to be built. ^ the - pes dosing Exercises Graded School. K)U ir?f ! j' Friday morning last at 10 o'clock the , Commencement exercises of the Union ' Graded Schools were held in the pretty , gro 70 in the school grounds, a platform 4 had "been erected which was decorated I. with the colors of the school, purple and white, and many flowers pot plants and *. . evergreens. All the white schools of ' * the city participated in the exercises. There was a large audience present to . ! ,n" hear the line address of Dr. A. P. Mon- 'V tague, of Furman University Greenville. 1 i a The exercises were opened with prayer to by Rev. T. K. Morris.* Prof. Loweiy ,, rl r. in a short but well worded speech introa'u (1 llppd T >1? Montiicrim wll? mtliln a Una ain speech along educational linos, advocat>0k hig the development of the mental and get Physical faculties, patriotism and love of p lOW country It is noble to die for one's U jso country. It is noble as well as useful lo C ; , live for one's country and its upbuildidg. is The speech was listened to with wrapt ,.tis attention. Those who missed it missed tj, . 0 a rare treat. , d jog The certillcates were delivered to tie 'ng giaduating class, I(> in number. The I the largest in the history of the school. Prof. : ,vas Jeffries delivered the diplomas, after a ' ry- few well chosen words to the lecipients. : ?im There wore llowers too numerous to, the mention, also .many valuable present^1 the sent up to the graduates. The Monro I rse, Gold Medal was presented to Miss Bea- j to- sie tiallman, as having made the best n(l average in her studies. Miss May Hob3I0^ inson making the next highest average >r.,rl was awarded a $25 scholarship in the Union Business College. Miss Lillian Williams being a close contestant was ; awaidfd a"$Lr> scholarship in the Union : ^ Business College. |* ^as Mr. Getsingcr mado a short tulk in lng the iuUrest of the Business College Fhe which is to begin in Union Graded] i of School June 18th, after which 'the l>ene-! lis- diction was pronounced by HevNL. M. j nds Itico. This dosed one of the most sucius. cessful terms of th? Union Graded. HchooVn history. J he Council a: 1! (Vu.w si f-3* Certain t av.ie* cave ? ? n f.f tf> : ': se my r*?j rt i i tin meet me ca. ?d '.\ e Ot mmis'it.iiei'? ?-f I'u. ''< on hi\ nig t. 'r\>: !l.e p : |v> ? of ving mi account of our jtewa'dsVp to e public by whom mi- \\< rt- e'cc id to whom v.e a menu) A; for tionu It w.ts thought necessary to < ill ? meeting. After* persistent rumors misinaiiagenn id. uiisuj.piop. ialion of mds, etc , and an attack u{kvi the oard by a sjieaker on last Saturday ghfc at a late hour,"1 as stated by Col. . C. Duncan. 1 lie speaker ot" the ocs:..n. llow anyone could construe my poll us an attach upon tlm Cotumisr j jners is beyond my comprehension, lie entire report w;u principally corn>sed of the speakers own words. I lini there was no attack or insinuation the arLicle. and each of the i'entl< men sow that I could have no possible mure in making an attack upon them, Ihor individually or as a body. They so know that a correspondent is not s|)onsible for any scare head an editor its on an article. Seeing that (lie head rer the article did toe and the Comrcisa.crs an injustice, as the article did )!. vat'ant such n he: ding, wine!. ap ami insir.t. i.'i ?, I, in nr. report oi' e eltction by wile Tuesday night, ierred to it in t! < se. wolds: "('apt F. M. Farr v as re-elected(' onissiorcr of l'ublie. Works f>r six years mi, tliur ovidincinsr the faith o: the rib'ic i'i the honest) and integrity of the 'ntlernen composing the commission, el. T. C. Dm nui, (lap' F. M. Fan id Mr. W. II. S?ritor. Nooiiebelieves iese ni)!!) have misappropriated any aids. The only question between the turned and Commissioners was whether no the Council had authority to diete to the Commissioners. The Coo> isdoners claim they have not. The smmissioneis will publish an it?mi zed iitement in loth local papers for public formation." The rumors refered to, so far as I low, amounted only to talk among ose not familiar with the situation as what was the trouble with the ConnI, the board ami the funds. People tew there was souio kind of a wrangle it did not know what it was all about. _ J. K. M. The Municipal Flection, One of tlie warmest municipal cuinligns in the history of Union closed 1th the count of the ballots cast iiesday for Mayor and Aldermen of te city of Union. Mayor Macbeth oung was re-elected. The different ards are represented now by new en, all of whom are young business en of high standing in the communy, and being ambitious, and having le welfare of the town and its citims at heart, will no doubt do everyling in their power for the upbuildg and prosperity of the city and ie welfare of the citizens generally. The voto was as follows : For Mayor?Macbeth Young, 298; j. E. Ct. Humphries, 1GU; II. K. mith, 72; giving Young a plurality ! GO votes over both his opponents igether. For Ward 1?L. J. Haines, 83; V. . DePass, 31. Ward 2?Hurry L. Goss, 75; Dan ;. Wallace, 37; Ira S. Harris, 10. Ward 8?It. L. McNally, 105; II. . Bailey, 41; W. S. McLure, 1G. Ward I?F. O. Willard, 10G; J. L. irby, 60. The new council is composed alost entirely of young and energetic jsiness men and we have no doubt ie municipal affairs of the town will ) in good hands. Saved from An Awful l:nte. ''Everybody said I had consumption," rites Mrs. A. M. Shields, of Chambersurg, l'a., "I was so \oy/ after six onths of sevevere sickness, caused by ay Fever and Asthma, that few lought 1 could get well, but I learned the marvelous miiit of Dr Kiug'sNew iscovery for consumption, used it and as completely cured." For desperate broat and Lung Diseases it is the safest ire i:?the world, and is infallible for jughs, Colds and Bronchial Affections, uaranteed bottles ">0caud $l.0G. Trial ittle fiee at y. C. Duke's A Delightful llop. Tho young men of the city pave a ince at the K of P. hall Wednesday 'ening in honor of the visiting young dies in the city. Those who were esent report a most delightful time. :rs. C. II. Peaks and Mrs. Macbeth outig were rhaperons. Among the siting young ladies present were Misses dith Lyles and Sarah Welch, of Garde; Miss Itubv Dmiels, of Newberry; id Mis. Skinner. of It ileigh, N. C. inong the visiting geiitleruc i weie Lessrs. vasiee, of i/mrens w. it. hiistie and Faut, of Atlanta, and J. I\ Alton, of Richmond, Va. Filthy Temple* In India. Sacred cows often defile Indian teniles, bill worse yet is a body t bid 's polited by constipation. Don't pei mil it. leanse your system v.itb I)r, King's lew Life 1'ills and avoid untold misery, 'hev giye lively livers, active bowels, do 1 appetite. Only 2"?o at F. C. Duke's rug store. ICE r.OLI The crowds thai my Fountain is i no drinks superic as those I am m multitude and ge R. M E BOTH IPX ee iff .(8. That our improve keps out the flies by night. Who c with flies?from reading with a fc collar? Screen Your I Then you are ready to made with our WHIT? ER3 better than wt and kept fresh and sw DRY AIR REFRIGE of all others in their serving food and ec Insure Y< By drinking pure, clean, gern PROOF FILTER WATER * impure water will buy one of Our lawn and porch swin and appearance of the modei THE HOT STJ] By the use of our Adjustable made cool and delightful witl sale of these goods are increa that they are a necessity as \v meet any reasonable demanc T. E. Special Advertisements Notices will l?t> inserted in this column at ? tho rate of :7*> wo in is or less for ~5o one issue, four Issues for 75e. Additional lines over twenty live words 5o a line. WATCII HKPAIRING AND ALL other work in tlio jewehy line executed Willi n-at'iess smd disintc.h Full lino of watches and jewelry. F. G; Trekxbk, the Jeweler. WANTED? HICKORY. DOGwoixl and Persimmon Logs. Southern Ilardwood Co.,Charleston,S.C. 47-4ni. FOlt SALE OR RENT?NICE COTtage with modern conveniences, water works, etc., and large lot on North Church street. J. F. McLuke. Dwelling to rent?groom on South street?convenient to Main. Apply to L. G. Young . 23-tf Citation to Kindred and Creditors. State of S >uth (Carolina, ) County ol" Union. \ Uy Jason M. Greer. E*q., Probate Judge. Whereas, C. C. Iviwson 1ms made suit At to me to grant him Letters of Adminis- stock t rat ion on the estate and effects of Annie Lawson, deceased. There are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said Annie Lawson, deceased, that, they ho and appear before ' me. in the Court of Probtte, to he held m at Union C. II., South Carolina, on the a A 2lst day of June, next, after publication B flj hereof, at 11 o'clock in tlte fofenoon, to Ijf N chow cause, if any they have, why the .--aid Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand and seal this f>th day of June, Anno Domini, 1002. Jason M. Greek. Probate Judge/ y. Published on the (Jlh day of June, A* 1002, in Tiie Union Tim res. 23-11 wl III SuLsnriho for Tho Time*. m; tU j |jnuir\a 7- .-jT ~ |( : gathers daily at sroof that there is ?r and few as good * aking, so join the t the best. ..... S T E S. n IONHB 84. - IWXIIWJ !,< l????r ,~J?, .*???_ ww.. M d Screen Doors and Win by day and bugs and r an enjoy a meal all co *(/>? f \ ' 4- 1 r *4 rk?? ? - ? - I? ? ? ^ vu l iyiiuw wnen >uj>' scrambling down Doors and Wi enjoy the good things that 3 MOUNTAIN ICS CREAM F iich there is none made on eet by our LEONARD CLEA1 1RATOR that stands at the scientific cc astruction fo onomic use of ice. >ur Own lless water from one of our NATURA1 COOLERS* One doctor's bill from the filters that will last for years, gs, chairs and settees add much to th *n home. N CAN BE KEPT Door and Window Awnings, and sunny h our Japanese Bamboo Porch Shac ising every day and many are beginning ell as a luxury, and we csrry a stock su 1 on short notice. BAILE If You Are Interested ii ?ewing Mac See What We Have to Offei 1st. The Wheeler & Wilson No. 1), th Sewing Machine in the world. 2nd. The New Home, the acknowledgi Shuttle Machines. 3rd. The New Howe, an old standard i all the latest improvements. 4th. The Southland, named for the ga world, therefore the best medium made. oth. A. collection of New Machines bouj Price and sold the same way. Oth. Is a beautiful Five Drawer, Drop better than any Cheap John Machii for only $16.50 cash. 7 th. A collection of old Machines going sedles, Oil, Bands and all Sewing Machine Give me a trial. J. H SPEj CE CRE, Each season opens with my ( a little better than the seaso: is not only delicious and lolesome but it is highly itritious. One saucer akes a delightful substite for n litvht mnnl Trvlit . -n rved with crushed fruits. SE CREAM S< Are more pi son than eve ?serving a I this season, i the old favo DUKE'S SODA FOUP ?AT? UKE'S DRUG R. Hnwc 1 ^ noths vered e===or your indows can be REEZearth, "TABLE ? head r pre ilth . GERM drinking e comfort OUT porches les. The to realize fficient to * W If *. hine ? You. e best all around sd Leader of all make, which haa rden spot of the priced machine *ht at a Bargain Head Machina, le on the market ; at from $2 tip. ~k biirkrvliAM 2 ? J OU|/|MIC3 IVCJJt 1U iRS, AM. Dream q before* DDAS opular this eea>r before. I am few new drinks find of course all rites >ITAIN STORE.