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THE UNION TIMES PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY ?BY THE? UNION TIMES COMPANY Second Flook Times Building ovek postoh'ice, bell phone No. 1. L. Q. Young, Manager. Registered at the PostoQice in Union, S. C., as second-class mail matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year ------- $1.00 Six months ------ 50 cents Three months ----- 25 cents. ADVERTISEMENTS One square, flrst insertion - - $1.00. Every absequent insertion - 50 cents. Contacts for three months or longer will be nade at reduced rates. Locals inserted at 8J cents a line. Rejected manuscript will not be returned. Obituaries and tributes of respect will be charged for at half rates. UNION, S. C., DECEMBER 25, 1903. REPUBLICANISM IN THE SOUTH. The great hubbub raised by the report that John G. Capers, South Carolina member of the Republican National Committe, had sat down to dinner with Judson Lyons, colored, member of the committee for Geor. gia, shows the utter hopelessness of attempting to build up a decent white Republican party in the South, so long as there is the necessity for meeting negroes on terms of social equality. There are many of our most enterprising citizens who fully agree with the financial and industrial policies of the Republican party and some of them went so far as to vote for McKinley in 15>00. Mr, McKin'ley recognized the condition of affairs and was doing all ho could to promote the building up of /such a party here, but his untimely death put a stop to it ull. While we recognize Mr. McKinley's patriotic motives, arid deplore t- ! - 1 i ? 11 S T? ni9 loss, more especially since xvuusuvelt has shown himself to be a perfect fire-brand to the country, we do not believe there was ever a chance for a decent Republican party here while the negro has the franchise. By repealing those amendments to the constitution, conferring this privilege upon him, he himself would be most benefitted, while the country at large would be relieved of one of its greatest causes of unrest. That such a thing will eventually ' be done is now considered probable by many of our leaders of thought both North and South. Nicaragua has recognized the Republic of Panama by appointing u consul at tbo city of Panama. This is the first recognition of the republic by a Central American nation. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmuammmmm?mm TUa.a r?t Un more wno ^luat icjuitiu^ ui uw vana on receipt of tho news of the ratification by the Senate of the Cuban reciprocity treaty. The American flag was hoisted and wildly cheered, and a national salute was fired by Cabana Fortress. The report of Chairman Williams, of the State Board of Control, shows that the business of the State dispensary for the fiscal year 11)03, amounted to the enormous sum of $2,817,908.77 against $2,109,021 for 1002. The increase in net profits over 1002 is $71,51-1. Accounts of the burning of barns ? and stock, with no insurance, appear almost daily in the papers. On Thursday night of last week Mr. H. S. Lipscomb, who lives at Pacolet, lost his barn, 11 horses and mules, 2 cows, ?J hogs, 1,500 bushels corn, 1,000 bushels cotton seed, 100 bushels sweet potatoes, 2 car loads of hay, 2 buggies and 1 two-horse wagon. The building alone was valued at $1,000, and there was no insurance. The origin of the firo is unknown, bat there is no reason to believe that it was incendiary. The State has published and sent out as a suDnlement an excellent map of Panama and surrounding * countries, showing routes and distances of the canal from the most important seaports of the world. The superior advantages possessed by the Southern ports 011 account of their being so much nearer, is seen at a glanoe. There are uiso on the same sheet an enlarged map of the State of Panama and another gi ving the horizontal section or profile of the oanal. This is a valuable map and should be kept for future reference, as existing maps, having been made prior to Panama's coming so prominently to the front, aro not at nil satisfactor3. ? / / right piace. Walter Hill, the Cashier, is "all right," and enjoys the coDtidence of his employer and is a favorite among the ladies. My Greenland friend here bade Mr. Bobo adieu, and as time was fleeing, ho r suggested that we viq.it an attractive store opposite upon which was a large sign? m'lure's. "This," I explained to my jolly companion, "is one of the oldest es- ? tablished firms in our city, yet It is " IN DISGUISE. (Continued from pago 1.) THE BAILEY-COPELAND COMPANY bade a cheery welcome. "This yourg concern,'' 1 explained to ?auta, "began busiuess two years ago, since which t?me they have moved to larger quarters and gained, besides a leading grasp upon the Haberdashery business, (including clothing ana shoes,) what is still more desired, the esteem and confidence of the people of Urdon county." Messrs. J. C. and H A. Copeland are the controlling sp:rits of the business, and they are ably assisted by Will J. Sexton and J. P. Notuian. Messrs. Copeland believe in printer's ink, in addition to good treatment and faultless wares, and they advertise in more ways than one The roads of Union county in every direction from the ('curt House for miles bear the legends of their busy headquarters These young men believe in good habits it is true, but they also acknowledge that "Early to bed and early to rise, Will all be in vain if you dou't advertise." Mr. Copeland reported to us a splendid trade, double that of last fall. Ilis motto for 11HJ4 is, "A Little Better for a Little Less." The mysterious stranger here called I me aside and said, "1 have just received a marcoui telegram from John Wanamaker to come to New York at once by aerodrome, as his stock of dolls was out and he wanted to borrow 500,000 until his factories could turn out more, so my visit would have to be cut short."Wishing The B C. Co. a merry Xmas and hoping to liud them all happily married upon his return next year, the jolly Saint and I walked up street to the giant emporium of UNION (OTTON MILLS DEl'AKTMENT STOKE where a surprise awaited both of us. Certainly far above the expectations of my little friend, Mr. Claus, was the tangible vision which greeted his eyes An immense two-story and basement department store that would do honor to any large city in the land, doing a rushing, hustling business which ramifies eveiy nook and corner of cit.y and county. Mr. L M. Jordan, a gentleman of wide experience in mercantile lines, manages to a nicety the minutiae of this big concern, and in his hands the ship nf ( nmmat'PH q*ii1q thrn' mron matara A small army of salesmen and salesladies are alert to meet the buyers and Mr. Jordan's selection of assistants is authority for his acumen and business sense. Mr. II. M. Sparks has charge of the dry goods and notion department and is assisted by Will Sparks and Miss l'earl li iggs. Mr. Sprrks is old in the business but not in years and ;is a careful buyer himself he can in turn satisfy the people who having confidence in his ability buy from him. Capt. E L Clarke has full sway over the Clothing Depailment, and Capt. Clarke's name is an equivelant for straight dealings and goods to satisfy. David Clarke is his able second ii: command. Santa Clans was especially anxious to visit the millinery annex of this well known establishment and openly declared his admiration of the beautiful goods A MildfAil tlw.,...;.. .1 IAI.? I...* 1 ... i ..-jFinj cw inciriiif iu;u mni/ uill liut 1KIM, I lie charming ladies who preside over the destinies of married men whose wives put chase (sometimes) "not wisely but too well." Superior taste, elegance and ieli' ement are evidenced in the millinery display of the Company Store. A Furniture and House Furnishing Department was next visited, where Mr. II. J. Ilawkins can lit out newly married couples with their blissful out tit and renew old married jieoples wornout chattels and all at startling low figures. "Mr. Hawkins seems to know his business," remarked .Santa Clans, as he looked around at the well assorted stock "Feed the hungry" is evidently the motto of,the big Mill President who presides over the destinies of several thousands of mill people, and his able manager, Mr. Jordan, has in turn selected a man for the place. Mr. C. C, Sartor has charge of the Grocery Department, and his lieutenants are Ben Jolly, It. L MeDaniel, \V. P. Skelton and Powell Betenhaugh. "Shoe the shoeless," saitli Manager Jordan, ar.d Lester Davis, Bobo Sparks at d Miss Laura Barnettare in able commai d of that division of commodities. Their shoe stock is enormous. As they could not lit Santa Clans with a small pair of lieindeer hide Boots, Mr Davis obligingly offered to have a pair made to order and have them expressed to Gieenland. Santa thanked iiiin profusely and Mr. Davis took his measure. The motto of this store is "Everything for Everybody." Leaving with reluctance the o/.onic atmosphere of the"Company Store." my friend and I sauntered up to the Nicholson Block, "both wide and deep," wherein is transacted the large and thriving business of M, W. HOBO. "Veritably," said my friond Santa Claus, "this man Bobo is in a certain way a wonder. Ho can care for the human being 'from the crudle to the grave.' Bobo?the only Bobo?he of Napoleonic appearance and whose 'Sun of Austerlitz'?may it never set!?lias opened the eyes of buyers and his innovations in the business world have astounded the old mossbacks." We here discovered a corps of clerks ready to wait upon the most astute and exacting?because Bobo has the goods and his prices do not give heart failure. Under his able executive management, assisted by Messrs. T. G. Thompson, J. K. Thomas, Lewis Harris, and the Misses Belle McI)ow and Lois Wilkins in the Dry (roods Department, Arthur Kstes and <>. B. Hollis in the Grocery Department, Chas. Hurt and Geo. Brewington, Furniture, success has attended tho Bobo Store and its name is a household word in Union county. The Undertaking part of this establishment is ably and creditably superintended by W. W. Cooper and M. C. Ray, gentlemen of experience, probity and ability, Mr. 0. T Boyd, Book-keeper, lias been associated with Mr. it /bo for years aud is the right man in the unused wun young Diooa ana is always on hand with modern mercantile principles." Mr. Wm. S. McLure, the "power" iu the concern, is a gentleman of fine business qualifications, and is popular as any merchant can be, for his record is one of honesty and rightsidedness. Mr. McLure advised us that he is selling out his entire stock of clothing at cost, having decided to go out of the clothing line. Therefore for Z the next 510 <^ajrs he is a "cost seller," and "first come, first served"?and ^ pleased. Mr. McLure has a splendid corps of assistants:^ Messrs. R. Newton Sprouse, (a vefy popular salesman of years' experience,) Robert Young, a well-known gentleman formerly of the Sardis section, Ray Humphries, and FraHk Harvey are always "on deck" to serve the public, graceful and diligently. The Misses Fannie Anderson and Carrie McBride, Salesladies, aud Miss Carrie Relle Foster, Cashier, and the Millinery Department, presided over * by Miss Fannie Clarke, assisted by Misses Julia Alverson and Forest Bailey, are proofs of Mr. McLure's business sagacity in selection of help. Mr. Frederick McLure, brother of the Manager, is Book-keeper of this important business concern. He is competent and popular and that is "null ced." \r T UL'iTV t next allured the inquisitive couple, and we dropped in casually to see what was "going on." Much to our dismay we could hardly effect an en- ; trance thro' the crowd which filled the door. "Here, surely, is 'Multum in Parvo,' " said Santa Claus, as he struggled into the store. Beaty's is | renowned throughout Union county ' as the Gem Store, and a better selected stock could not be found. And it is well kept, too. Frank Austell, Manager, has a reputation for good taste and is assisted by Miss Minnie Suber, a charming young lady, who understands the Dry Goods business from A to Izzard, and is exceedingly popular. The Beaty Co.'s windows and shelves are always models of taste and neatness. Mr. W. T. Beaty, the senior member of the firm, is always on hand, and his partner, Mr. Austeil, is a ready second. Miss Suber and Miss Maud Goforth have control of the Z Dress Goods and Notions Department j. and Capt. Charles R. Smith, one of Union's most patriotic sons, will die by the guns rather than see a customer go away dissatisfied. Mr. Boyd Petty is also with this thriving establishment, and as Mr. Beaty says, "The Whales may make a great s slash in the mill-pond, but the min- li nows will nibble around and get what's I rightfully coming to them." This h store deals in Clothing, Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes, Hats and Haber- * dashery, and their trade is good and constantly increasing. They be- v lieve in printer's ink ! "Well," remarked my friend Mr. 0 Claus, after bowing profusely to n j "the charming young ladies," as he s; | expressed it, "let us visit yonder i (iriental establishment, bearing the i | name of o , IaCM! / nwttv ' Good morning, Mr. Cohen," said d I, introducing my rotund friend, "we S are ju9t looking round, and have t heard of your fine lino of Gents' Fur- 1 nishings, Shoes and clothing." * Mr. Cohen, lovingly called by his a friends "Daddy Jake," (for he is a happv father) took delight in show- . ing us around his magnificent establishment, notwithstanding the throDg ^ of customers who were clamoring for ^ attention. ^ "A few years ago," I explnined to ? Mr. Santa, "Mr. Cohen landed here p 'a stranger in a strange land,' and i now I am happy to say that he is 'a a friend among frionds.' " Dan W. Mullinax, (and who doesn't. n know "Dan?") is Mr. Cohen's right- ,o hand man. Mr. M. Emanuel (late of Baltimore) and Frank Sanders are I eflicient and well-liked salesmen. ]r, Mr. Cohen came here some years ago J with a small stbek of goods, and has r by hard work and strict integrity in- j i creased his business wonderfully, , c winning the respect and esteem of , f the entire community. "Jake" has ,! cast his lot with us, and he is here to i v stay. ! v "Jake's all right," said Santa ' Claus, "and I am happy to have met " him. He is a good citizen, and from '. what I can hear thro' my Marconigram, his word is his bond " ia J'assing down the crowded thor- J, oughfare we next visited tho |( UNION SllOlt COMPANY, a business which curries its impress of j success wifh it. Mr. R. A. Oliphant, '? the manager of this thriving concern, ' has built up an enviable reputation in 1 " Union county l>oth for himself and his store. Mr. W. J. Haile is an able | coaujutor 10 me welfare of "lilting I lie ('j tired feet of men," and deserves pleasant .t mention. This company deals exten- j_ sively in high class Shoes, Hats and | ^ Hosiery, and the latest styles are always I predominent. Of course goods of inod- hi erate pi ices and excellent quality are j al always in stock, and all corners can b? , O suited both in price and style. | pi TIIIC UAtr.KV FUnNITUItK COMI'ANY , ef w next allured the visitor's eyos, and we ^ straightway made our way hitherwards. . ^ Mr. T. E. Bailey, the proprietor, gave, L us a hearty welcome. Mr. Bailey is a j 0 'Vl- f ?^ rHAT H/ The old fh^ new year \v&>' ^ore '* con in all the -* - moth depa We sell Shoes for men, wo= men and children FOR Bee the Umbrel= las we are sell= ing for Xmas presents, they go FOR tSAKUAIN! Ft MUTUALD R rm believer in printer's ink. With him "The man who hollers down a well About the goods lie's got to sell, Will never reap the nicks and dimes, Until he tells it through Tjik Times." Bailey carries the largest Furniture fock in the city. In addition to this he landles Carpets, Hugs, line impoited , )raperies and evervthing to make a mme comfortable and beautiful. Messrs. W. II. Burris, E. L. Go.Ksett, Ierbert Lindsay, D. W. Reeves, W. A. Voods and F. C. Milling are associated nth Mr. Bailey in the successful man- i gement of liis large interests. The I Jndertaking Department, undercharge I f Mr. Milling, is especially worthy of I lention, as the service is complete and j itisfactory, and Mr. Bailey's charges le never exorbitant. Ilis motto for ?J04 is the Golden Rule?"Do unto thers, etc." , TllE WONDElt STORE eserves more than passing mention, ianta Claus was especially iiiterested in he line display of Toys and Fancy Aricles here exhibited, and Mr. 8. M lice, Jr. E. U., certainly won his at dent dmiration. Mr. Rice reports his business good for his year, and the Fall trade excellent, le has a fine corps of clerks and his tore is constantly filled with appreciative iiiyeis. Everyone knows Mr. Rice's iigh moral standing, and no one ever ;oes away disgruntled. If anything does lot give satisfaction (which hardly ever lappensi "spencer" is ready to make it ight. lie also believes in printer's ink .nd advertises in Tub Timbs. Santa Claus here rematked that be leeded a Rood j>ocket knife, so we stepped iver to the UNION IIAKDWA ItE COMPANY./ Here is a thriving concern! /Irately, uganized into a stock concern, (Mr. 'red II. Garner, manager,) it retains its eputation as an emporium of hardware n all its branches In addition they arry a full line of Paints and Ilouselold Furnishings in the culinary line, Deluding Glassware, Crockery and Tinvare. Mr Jim Vincent is Mr. Garner's "tile iergeant" and tills the position to the atisfaction of employers and public. />iitr may they wave! Tune being imited and the Aerodrome about to t*ave, Santa and I hurried thro' ,nd paid "pop" visits to several ther of our friends, including the fob twine HKUK1NO FURNITURE C'OMl'ANY. I This is a new firm starting out with a uccessful business A full lino of Furit ure and House Furnishing Hoods, filing for cash and on installment, rood tieatment and attentive salesmen lake this Company popular and they ererve the {tatronage of the public 'hey also believe in the etliciency of rioter's ink. TRKFZBR, THE JEWELER, as a magnificent display of Jewelry of I 1 kinds, and is making a specialty of I old Watches and Chains at jobbers 1 rices. His Repairing Department is j ipecially popular, and his giiaianteed , oik seldom has to lie returned lie ( is some beautiful cut glass ware, and : irgains in silverware. Bridal Presents j (.Continued on page 5.) ^ 'S A LONG LAI S.S NO 1 year is nearly g will soon be he les we are givir departments of irtment store. We s for boi LESS. Wes of Ever oui LESS. 5! E >r Everybody at RY GOODS P. HARRY, A i 1 I ^ S3 Y/tC$ OK H M I ? ' I f n i | A 1 Me IChi To ? UNION SH( mSBEBBSSaB f ? WMi??. T?r? URNING* one and the re, and beig bargains our mam;ell Clothing Men and /s FOR LESS. ell all kinds Dry Goods FOR LESS. ything in r store goes FOR LESS. BARGAINS! the i COMPANY. ~ ftgr* jugsogasaBEj ' :rry | 'istmas 1 a"- u )E COMPANY, B V j BvWSBSaBBB.? 1