The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, March 18, 1904, Image 7

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White ^.dd Greatl, i fy< fi !^V11 the ne Double Brens Call and * CQ Vest| THE A 1 ITTI C I pv n jui 1 a 1?41?4 Baa9BBBB9g Looal Laconics. HAPPENINGS OF INTEEE81 ABOUT TOWV PERSONAL AND OTHEEWLSB. Mr. W. H. West went to Jonesville Monday. Mr. W. N. Glymph went to Columlast Wednesday. Mr. Jno. Barhatn, of Texas, is visiting Mr. W. D. Parks. Miss Neville Pope spent several days in Union last week. B. F. Townsend, Esq., spent several days in Columbia this week. Mr. Ed Gentry died at his home at Cross Anchor last* Tuesday night. Mr. Edwards, the architect for the new Baptist church, was in the citj Monday. Miss Thorn, the popular milliner of the Mutual Dry Goods Co., returned to the city Tuesday. Mrs. W. N. Glymph, of Glymphville, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Dr. Glymph, on Church street. Miss Pearl Goforth, who is teach ing school near West Springs, speni Saturday and Sunday with hermothei Mrs. Mary McKissick, after spending the winter in Union, will returr to her home in Pendleton this week Mr. Eugene Soaife has been drawr on the petit jury of the U. S Court to be held Greenville in April. The Bailey Lumber Co. has begur , work on the foundation of their build log to be ereoted on Main street, east of railroad. - * Married, Sunday afternoon at th< Baptist Parsonage Miss Pearl Gllmon to Mr. W, N. Singleton. Key. L. M Rice officiating. Miss Iluth Poster came down fron Converse College last week and spent several days at home, to be with hei Sister, Mrs. Rogers. One of the large drive belts of th( Union Ootton Mills broke last Wed nesday and it was necessary to olos< down the mill for that day. Prof. 0. A. Edward, who taught it the business school here last summer has resigned his position with th< % White Stone Llthla Co., and accept ed a position as stenographer witl the Southern Railway at Columbia jv ' , (* L 3BBSBE?32@e and Fancy y to the ECxactin Appearance. ... w Nprino- Pa tterns ted Vesls now itrslc to sec the new Ii [LEY-COFEM BETTER FOR A LIT 3BBB?E?3age Dr. Qoing is building u noat fiveroom cottage on Mountain street in I the rear of the Btptist Parsonage, property recently purchased by him. $ A We regret to learn of the death of , Mr. Adalphus C. White. Mr. White was a good citizen and soldier, lie j held positions of trusts and ever had tho confidence of the people. As a 4 soldier he ranked with the true and <! tried upon the battlefield. ( i Messrs. H. T. Estes and Sain J. a Strain and Misses Mattie Lee and Jessie Strain passed through the city 1 on their way home, Ettta Jane, in j, Cherokee county, last Tuesday, after ( paying a pleasant visit to the family ' of Mr. and Mrs. WyJie Estea at 8e- ' d ilia | Judge 1). A. Towns' n i heard st chambers last Wedmsd.iy the caf-e of tho Blue Ridge National Bank, of 1 Asheville, vs. YV. H. Ramseur. Mess. Shufford and Carlisle represented the bank and Giles and Townsend repre. seated Mr. Ramseur. The motion was to dissolved attachment. The motion was refused. Damon and Pythias will be pro- { t seated at the opera houso Wednes- \ r day, March 2JJ. Damon and Pythias { is a wonderful story of true nobility | and unswerving devotion and is ono ( 1 that appeals strongly to all classes of ( ' poople, for it is one of such deep hu- , t man interest, told in simple, yet ( . forcible language, that goes straight ] to the heart. Tho play is raagnifi- | cently staged and acted by a com- ( pany of all round good plapers. b * Spartanburg Herald'a Free I Trip to World's Fair, \ ) 1 The following is the vote cast for Union county young ladies up to | Thursday, March 17th: Misses Pearl Briggs, Union, 1344; Addie Pruitt, Union, 11; May Robin- ( son, Union, 77; Mattie Graham, 8e- ( dalia, 96; Bessie Wilburn, Union, 84; ] Sallle Goforth, Union, 106; Blanche Garner, Union, 112; Kate Summer, ] Union, 109; Mary Greer, Union, 107; , Belle McDow, Union, 124; Lena Sligh, ( Union, 188; Blanche Lake, Union, 148; Mary Atkios, Union, 122; Eddie ( Greer, Kelton, 112; Maggie Spears, , Joneaville, 142; Mamie MOorehead, Mt. Tabor, J16; Annie Gregory, San- ( tuc, 147; Marie MoWhlirter, Jones- , ui?. m. iaaaaaaasgi ra Vests jj?j 63 ig Dresser's m Si 14K ill B i kitr-ll I W a i Pa ? I RB ill Singlo it lid ai L2f slio>vi\. ^ t. & W. model !jj m jjjj lND 00.1 TLE LESS. ffl S33333QBSEi Letter to G. W. Going, Union, S. C. Dear Sir: "Three quarter paint" is a jood phrase for the best outside ( f Deroe. Devoe is the standaid; mark it 100. L'he next best?there are several not far ipart?are three-quarter paints; you may naik them 75 to Devoe's 100. The bulk of the paints in market are 10 or 50 or 00; a few ore bettor than 00; i few are worse than 40. How do they act? They cover from > e to three-quarters as much as Devo*; uid iliey last from ono to three-quuiteis is long as Devoe. What aie they worth? The same nledjo't hold; it costs urn-re to put on lonte paints than they are worth; they lie not worth anything; the "put on" rohts two or three limes as much as th >aint Yours truly, 54 P. W. Devob& Co High Life at Sedalia. Scdulia, March 14.?The home of Mr. and Mrs. Wylie Estes presented i picture last Saturday evening that >eggars description when the gayoty, 1 nirth and youth of both stalwart nanhood and gentle maidens assetnjled themselves in the cosy rooms at heir home, to be the recipients of a pusical that was to be given in honor >f eome visiting young people at heir home. Mr. and Mrs. Estes are iraong our very best peoplo and heir home is one that i6 a true type )f a Southern home, where the fires >f true Southern hospitality ure iever allowed to burn low; no one ;an visit their home without being oath to leave. May we be permitted to enjoy many more such occailons. Miss Ed .? Davis was called to [Jnton lust Sunday to the bedside of aer sick brother, Mr. Lester Davis. Hope she will find him convalescent when she gets there. The young people of this section had a nice soiree at the home of Mr. IV. F. Dukes last Thursday night. Ihe recent rains have given the Farmers another ,back set in their farms, so that the work will be greatly hindered this year. After the plouds of the morning had all passed off, the balmy sun. ihine came out and has given to ?verythlng the appearance of SDrinir. Our section was visited by a heavy storm of wind and rain last Sunday cilght. A great many of our farmers are szohanglng their ootton seed for peals and bulls this spring. JtAQQUS. i CHARGED V/ITH BURNING TOWN Two White Men Arrested and Placed In Jaif. Americus, Ga.. March 15?The Americus Light Infantry has received hurry orders to proceed Immediately by special train to Preston, Webster county, to protect two whito men, Henry Morgan and Sidney Ilarrell, from lynching at the hands of infuriated citizens. Morgan was arrested Monday morning, charged with burning the towu of Preston Monday. It is said he had freely confessed the crime, and implicated his cousin, Sidney Harrell, whom he says., employed him to tiro the buildings, which resulted in sweeping the town away, and entailng a loss of $30,000. Both Harrell and Morgan wero arrested Monday, and are in Preston jail. Fearing the men will be lynched, Judge Littlejohn has ordered the Americus militia to the scone. WOMEN ARRESTED FOR THEFT Officers Believes Them To Be Professional Shop Lifters. Atlanta, March 15.?Two neatly dressed white women, both of whom refuse to divulge their names or givo any information regarding themselves were arrested Monday afternoon by CHy Detectives Kilpatrick and Lnnford, and are held in the polico barracks suspoctod of being professional shoplifters. The officers have recovered a trunk, containing about $500 worth of valuable goods, believed to have been stolen from various Whitehall street stores. The contents of the trunk consist of several holts of handsome black and white silk., live very fine hats, and a lot of embroidery and other valuable dross goods. The goods are now held at the police barracks awaiting identification. LYNCHING IN MISSISSIPPI. Negro Put to Death by a Mob at Saucier. McHenry, Miss., March 15.?Word I was received here of the lynching of a negro by a mob at Saucier., a small town 5 miles south of this place. The crime for which the negro mot his fate was the attempted murder of a section foreman on the Howlson tram road. The justice of the peace went to the scene of the lynching Monday morning and held an inquest, tne jury flnding a verdict of death at the hands of unknown parties. Gates at Railroad Grossing. The onlinanco passed by our City Council requiring tho railroad con: pany to erect and maintain gates at. the Main street and Virgin street crossings is a very good precautionary measure and should bo enforced I'o lock the stable door after the horse is stolen, is the act of the unwary. Spartanburg's firs departrn-nt lost two fine horses last Saturday night, run over by the train at Main street crossing, the gates were up and no watchman at bis pyt. Cross Keys Chronicles. Mr. Editor.?We had a severe sloiui in our section Sunday night. No great damage. The health uf our community is excellent. Mr. S. M. Gil more and daughter. Miss Winnie, of Neal'a Shoals, paid u-? a visit 011 Saturday last, and remained until Monday morning. lie is very much struck *ith our people. I believe lie intends coming again in the near fu tare, on private business from what i coulii learn. l'ulitics is on a boom over here. There is an effort to induce our fVllow cili/, 'ii, T. ,J. Atverson, to run for couuty couiuiisioner. lie is one or our best farmers and it does not look like a man that can make from 16 to 18 bales of cotton to the mule could be induced to embark on the uncertain sea of politic*. Mr. J. W. Humphries is spoken of as a probable 'candidate for treasurer, and L. J. Browning for the house. So you see Cro^s Keys wapta rtc. goition and representation. Your correspondent visited tho works at Neal (Shoals a few days ago. 'Tis worth something to see what is going on there. The superintendents. Mr. Sechu, Ilaskil!, Hutchison, and a host of others make it pleasant fur any visitor, who may visit that place. I have never net a more excellent set of men anywhere, and just beyond tho river is the residence of Mr. S. O. Carter, who lias in charge the lands of the company, and iu whom the people of Uuion and Cheater have every confidence: and when a (treat undertaking is commenced like the above, with such men as the writer mot on this visit, success is assured from the banning. We went across the river some 18 miles in Chester county. We called at a school house near Wilkshurg, and found our former teacher, Miss Ethel Walker of your town in charge. Miss Walker has a large school, and we were not surprised to hear her spoken of in the highest terras. We are informed since we cc.me home that Mr. Charlie Betsill is a great sufferer; has been confined to his room for some time; hope soon to hear of his reooTerj. T. EL Goba. -a I. -* - * iissk:: BU , OBiQ 8AF W ?] To Our Friends a ^ learned of our prev i gain too late to ial I ?\ it, we beg to rnn ? have just receive* | 1 ment. II Don't be too I? i H i tl Only 20 gross to go at I 1 for 25c. C< I THE RICE! fi8gsMgg(?)m;i3iia!?M(5)ig@)<5] COD W Delightfully pleasant. to toko, remark supplies new tissues, invigorates t ho la grippe are difficult 1 > overcome?p cough?neuralgic pain-?, God-Wine i the whole system by a natural proees relish for food, new strength, result I Do not confuse C'nl-Wino with t.li selves Wine of Cod Liver <)i', and pr<* many of thetn are tnick, cloudy looki sentials of Cod Liver Oil are poorly that is absolutely harmful and u<eles a sediment of colTce grounds at the bi F. C. DUKE, p Watches { Jj| The Finest Stock j I Trefzer's Jk jj| Don't fail to bbbbbbbbh^i M || THE A There's L III H.'I> III ^ \m <:'ilv |K?J **Kutu\-Mado" Clothes 1 i .1. COH m ? w v rtS Clothier and ] EJBBSBESSBBBa Just A A Carload Harness an Horses ai Qfanniniv M .ym|i|iiiig ivi Quick Goin Peoples Si \ j A i N S | SOIPS. 1 ti nd Patrons who ? Sous Soap Bar- p ce advantage of (g ounce that we W i another ship- p ite this time. 1 this price, 9 cakes ? jme Early. H DRUG CO.! r I N K. ;ftbly efficient, the best tonic, nerves. The after effects of ersisteot weakness?obstinate makes new tissues, tones up 58?a better appetite, a greater rom its use. o preparations styling themiducts under similar names, ng liquids, in which the esextructed, containing much s. Avoid those that contain 3ttom of the bottle. '.~f' Druggist. Ipwplrv anrl H. ? w H a a ft A V* W|l Novelties. 1 I ust received at ;welry Store.. see it. 5? ELABEL jl stands f<>r all that's Baj in young moil's ready Ha ear clothes."J fljg no Trifling MS imo wasting, no uninty and no d'sap- Wj tment when you buy pS5 luh 11 & Sons clothing jjL oung men. ws all Line liis clothing just reed for your inspection m IB EN'S, | Furnisher. (ft 8399509311 rrived of Fine d Saddle nd Quick lules at g Prices. upply Co. .