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L1 -ITS A ti~Wi I x 3^ 1 TH i T II HA I Our stock i the Ne' for THE1 YOU m BAIL LOCAL LACONICS. Happenings of Interest About Town. Misses Atkins and Mulligan went to Spartanburg Saturday. Mr. E. C. Howze left Tuesday on a business trip to Anderson. Mrs. G. F. Moseley, of Cross Keys, was shopping in the city Monday. Mr. Sam W. Klutzz, of Chester, spent Sunday with friends in the eity. Mr. C. E. Tinslcy spent several (lays last and this week with relatives in Chester. Mr. Claude Sartor, after a 17 day siege of malaria fever, was on the streets Monday. yy Mr. Ix>n F. Adams,of Adamsburg, was in the city and attended church here last Sunday. Mrs. C. H. Asbury formerly of Charlotte, has moved to Union and will live on Church street. Mrs. Wm. Hunter, of Raleigh, returned home Saturday after a visit to Mrs. Crown Torrence. Miss Minnie Stokes, of Santue, spent a few days this week at the home of Mr. P. C. Whisenant. Mr. Brooks Waldrop and family, of Campobello, are visiting Mrs. .J. T. Sexton, Mr. Waldrop's sister. Last Saturday night was fair,clear and cool. Sunday dawned and was the finest day in several months. Dr. A. It. Fike, of Spartanburg, ^^)ent part of Monday in the city with his brother, Mr. L. E. Fike. M' (V. E.. G. Humphries and family left Tuesday for Darlington where they will visit friends und relatives. Miss Daisy Jeter, of Santuc, and Miss Sarah Morgan of this city, left Tuesday for Spartanburg to visit Mrs. A. F. Cannon. Mr. Haskell Thomas, who has * ' been sick with fever for about four weeks, was out again the first of this week. ^ Mr. G. C. Rhodes, lineman for the Bell Telephone, received the ti.uu prize at navenscrolt's last week; the nomlier was 245. , Mr. Frank E. VVhitmire, one of Ar. Fleitinan's party that visited union last week, spent until Mon* day with Mr. W. P. Heinekin. BOUT TIME T( Fill I 11L/JU ~~ tfsifsits its s now complei w Styles and P Fall and Wint [7 a i\ti f\r^ a rvit I! AKfc KtAUl R INSPECT EY - COPEL Mrs. Walter Sanders and chil-1 dn n after spending the summer i at Sheriff Sanders, returned to their ! home in Camden, last week. miss uussic lJickert, of iNewDerry, j who has been visiting her brother here, Manager J. It. Dickert, is visiting friends in Charlotte, N. C. Messrs. II. \V. Edgar and R. E. Tubbs went to Columbia Monday to stand examination by the State board, for undertaker's license. Miss Annie Triplett, of Chester, spent from Saturday to Monday with her cousin, Miss Sallie Tripat the home of Mr.W. W. Summer. Mrs. J. N. Littlejohn, who is pleasantly remembered here as Miss Susie Parker, is spending a few days with Mrs, L. M. Itiee on Main street. ; Mr. W. T. Betsill and Dr. (J. F. Moseley, of Cross Keys, were in the eity Monday. Mr. Betsill left Monday for Fairfield to participate in a big fox hunt. ( Mrs. E. M. Lucas, of Georgetown, formerly of Clifford Seminary and 1 known here as Miss Annie Tucker, returned home Monday after a visit to Mrs. Geo. H. Oetzel. Mr. J. Rion McKissick, well ( known in Union, is taking a course | in Harvard, lie is a young man ( with a bright future, and will be ( heard from in the days to come. Mr. W. A. Humphries, and family, left Tuesday on a month's visit j 1 to their old home in Darlington County. Mr. Humphries goes on both a pleasure and a business trip. Mrs. Henry Herring, of Spartanburg, arrived in the city Tuesday, joining her husband, who is sta- < tioned here at present with the ex- j tra track force of the Southern. Mr. J. E. Johnston, bookkeeper ] in the City National Bank of Greenville, was in the city Sunday visit- ! ing Mr. J. E. Lipscomb. These 1 gentlemen were schoolmates at Furman university. ' Mr. Graham G. Poole hnsawnnf. - - ? ed a po.-ition in the Union Drug | Co., and is in charge of the soda < department. Mr. Brown Crosby assists in this line on Saturdays and , after school on other days. l)r. J. T. Jeter, of Santuc, is very I ill On last Friday he was shaken 1 with a chill and others followed. 1 He is suffering with malaria. Drs. Torrence and Going went down Sat- i urday and spent the night with 1 him. | )buy!i flfcjLfip 1*1 sTTml te with all | atterns 1 er' 1 FOR I ION I .AND ca 1 The series of revival services hepins at the Presbyterian church next Sunday morning, Rev. R. (1. MeU es conducting. Preparation has been made and it is expected that the singing will be especially good. Rev. Ward law, of Greenwood, will be musical director during these meet intra. Wreck at Bonham. The number of wrecks in and near Union, was increased by one last Saturday, when two freight cars were derailed at Bonlmm. The wrecking train came from Columbia and went up Sunday to replace the cars. Bonham is the scene of numerous wrecks; and is one of the many places on this road that need attention. "Uncle Zeke" on Whiskey. "Uncle Zeke" says, "Ef you don't believe alcohol iz good motive power, young fellow, jes' look how Qllick it sends the >!(> nurt it to the 'bad place'." O yes, I myself, know some instances where "fellers" who use it freely are going down hill in every conceivable direction; down hill properly, in business, with negroes also, in society and passing many mile-stones >n the way to the "bad place." I would not he in some men's planes as regards society for a big fortune, as I regard other things as I better than riches. II. I). Mon-Aetna Happenings. j Our two little towns are very }uiet and hut little can be obtained in the line of news. Yesterday morning the Baptist church extended a call to Rev. J. j r. doing to serve them jus pastor ! for another year. At the evening service the ordinance of bsiptism was administered to three eandi- j Jates. An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. j Hunter died on last Saturday, and ; ivo j ciimuiD wcr? i?rrit)U OllIHiay to 1 Chester county for burial. Mr. Dudley Coakley met with an 1 accident at Aetna Mills bust Friday ' which resulted in the loss of two j fingers and half of another. His hand was caught in a carding1 machine. Mr. J. C. Hoard, who has been nick for quite a long time, is no better. He is suffering very severely at present. Robin. i A TILLMAN ADVOCATES PASSPORT SYSTEM. Says Southern People Will Be Forced to Some Such Remedy. Augusta, Oct. -s. ? In a speech delivered on the race problem here, Senator It. It. Tillnirn declared the time had come when the South must^aet, and suggested the adoption of a Kuropean passport system [ by which each person must have a certificate of good character In-fore moving from a residence or home, or before heitig received into a now I section, and any such |>erson without such certificate he imprisoned. This he admitted would he placing great inconvenience on the whites who would have to lie included in the law because nf the fifteenth amendment, I ??t he declared if this plan or some peaceable one is i not adopted immediately, the country was rushing toward the I brink of an abyss which meant a horrible and bloody race war of extermination. His speech was heard by tlioussands of people and was enthusiastically received. The Atlanta riots, lie declared, lmd illuminated the situation and shown the people they were living on the crust of a volcano. The riot, be believed, would too soon be repeated in other sections if no other solution of the problem was found. Miss Josephinelfointer to be Married, j Laurens, Oct. 7.?Invitations announcing the approaching marriage of the Hon. N. B. Dial and Miss Josephine Minter have lieen issued in this city. While the magriage is to l?e a distinctly quiet home wedding, the affair will nevertheless he one of the society events of both families. I The marrirgc will be solemnized I at ?S:'.>0 o'clock Wednesday evening, Oct. 17, at the home of C'apt. J no. P \Tinfor fotlinv r\f Ko a ?> ii&iii v\<l f iiivaiui V/l VI1V/ Ul l\?3"ClVVlfj and one of the most prominent and distinguished citizens of Laurens. As a promoter of business enterprises, manufacturer, banker and public spirited citizen, Mr. Dial takes foremost rank among the leading men of South Carolina.] He is president of two large cotton mills, the Ware Shoal Manufacturing Company of Greenwood county and the Laurens Cotton Mills of this city ; president of the Enterprise Bank here, president of the Reedy River Rower company, and interested in many other enterprises. Miss Minter is a young woman of rare attainments and is popularly known throughout the state.? The State. Capt. J. It. Minter is a I'nion county man, having lived at Sedalia many years. Miss Minter was born at Sedalia and is well known and much loved by those who knew her at her former home. These friends wish her much happiness. Freight Wreck Above Santuc. Santuc, Oct. 10.?There was a freight car wrecked a few miles aliovc here Monday. Both passenger trains were delayed, and six freight engines were here at one time, <>t these five were pulling trains. The car was toured to this place and the trucks were put under it. There was a car containing more chickens than one almost ever saw in one car. They were all comf<>rtahly erat<-d. Mayor's Court. Monday morning at the Mayor's court, Henry Lyles, charged with drunkenness and disorderly conduct, was released, the charge being unestablished. The case of All' Weaver, charged 1 a* .t * wuii violating ino dispensary law, I was postponed until the first Monday in November, owing to the absence from the city of one of the; town's witnesses. Series of Meetings at First Presby- j terian Church. At the morning service of t he, First Presbyterian last Sunday, the < pastor, Rev. A. G. Ward law, announced the series of meetings that begin on Sunday, Oct. 14. The services will continue throughout the week ending the following Sunday. Two services will be held each day, the night service at 8 o'clock, and the afternoon at 4:80. However, this latter is subject to change. Rev. R. G. McLees, the synodic evangelist for South Caro una, win preach during these meetings; and Rev. F. H. Wardlaw, of Greenwood is expected to conduct the music service and lead the singing. Mr. McLees and Mr. Wafdlaw are too well know thr<>uKh?ut the state to necessitate any comment. Jiev. A. G. Wardlaw extended on Sunday morning a cordial invitation to all the pastors of the city ood the DVlblic upn/irofl,, ? ---?~ ovmviuwj vu i tbese services of next week. f Our Stock is complete, just received. New RUGS! RUG We have them from 35( Art Squares from J jK All Wool, Bros. Brussels H New Patti I DON'T FORGET OUR (1 The Store that saves yo I W. H. Bl % ' f That's got the "Crack" line ft odd roll foot and cheap Beds f? stands, etc. Carload of Sto1 i J 25 good second hand stoves J Don't delay buying th | L been putting off from time t< ft best ticking, $10.00. Pillc ft $1.50; 10 pounds to pair, $2 We just won't be be; } give us / ! J| Respectfi {turner & r {SprKTyo ?gl ?====== I The easiest and c I improve your farm I the fall with a two=h f Plow. 1 .....FOR SALI | THE PEOPLES 5 D. PANT GILLIAM, ! A CAR L( 9 1 ORG/ y! The finest ever shipped to L few days. See them and ge J? ing. There is a great saving v! Car -load lots and our custon if efit of it. We will also havt V | UPRIGHT I w iA 0j At one half the r I Let Lis Figure 1 UNION SIIDDI \ J. H. SPEARS, I 4 jiC'C'C'C'C'CC'C'C^C'C'C SSoS New line of Matting a patterns in Japs. ? ujy S! RUGS! | ) to $8.00 a piece. M.50 to $25.00.1 and Brussels. All H srns. PREMIUM OFFER. I u Furniture Money. j? J R R I S. | IT'S is! * Jk * of Oak Bedroom Suites, a iteads, Bureaus, Wash- <4 yes just in. Also about ^ at a bargain. ^ at Feather Bed you've J a time. 36 Pound Bed, 5 iws, 6 pounds to pair, a 1.50. a . J v it in prices nor qualityjy- - * V CALL. J * ally, jj WAYFIELD 5 UR FARM!! =====^== || heapest way to ;| is to turn it in j| orse Chattanooga !| ' * 1 : BY..... I SUPPLY CO. I TREAS. & MGR. % \ DAD OF | V IMC 1 ^ 1 ^ 4^ V Inion, will be here in a W t our prices before buyI by buying Organs in ifr lers shall have the ben- 18 f ? five fine |88j PIANOS egular price X With You 1 r COMPANY, | Manager. js ^ .1 i'fm*