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* jj Clothing For Men 1 and Boys ili Full line of nice Dress ? Goods, Shoes, Hats. The ? i|i largest line of Furniture in f union county, and prices to beat the lowest. Millinery going at big reduction. -gi Groceries at best prices; -Si get any price on earth and i then come. We sell for -ti less. Merry Xmas to all. | BOBO'S I; Department Store. Local News Notes , Vj 111 Mr. Carlisle Perrin is visitinc in <lr Winnsboro. Messrs. E. \V. and R. G. A. Je- se ter were in the city Monday i nc Mrs. C. H. Peake left Mondayjs'( for a visit to Winnsboro. Mr. C. T. Innian, of Piniknev,'sr called tp see us a dav last week. dk si: m Miss Mamie Duncan, of Columbia, is visiting Miss Corrie Linder. ,H eci Mr. J. Frost Walker returned jc Wednesdav from Columbia, where he spent Christmas. Rev. Thos. Going and bride re- q turned Friday from their bridal ^ trip. Mr. J. M. Clardy has returned from a week's visit to his old home. ^ Laurens. . he Mrs. E. M. Griffin, of Lockhart VV( was in the city Monday, registered at the Hotel Union. j Assistant-surgeon McElroy, of yj the S. C. M. A., spent a few davsj*in the city this week. i j,,' Rev. L. M. Rice will preach for flip rntityrporntiAn nf til** ITirct ?? v.v. V..V, X ...,,. ^"1' J tist church Sundav. lv Mr. and Mrs. O. Barber, of Fort Mill, visited relatives here during sc the last week Rev. L. L. Wagnon preached last Sunday morning at the First j Baptist church. s.. Mr. R. W. 'McDow has moved. Pi into the home on church street; lr vacated by Mr. Sartor. . fo A Mr. Lagree Blackwell, of Lau- tli rens, spent a few days last week \] w with Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Willis. w Messrs. W. B Wright and H. G. C nlvSti r\ f 1' fiirfipl/1 rniinftr urn ta . visitors in thfe city last Monday. Superintendent Davis Jefferies 1,1 ^ went to Columbia Monday to be s* ' present at the educators meeting 0 there Tuesday. r. Mr. Rvron Smith, who has been V a salesman in the Battery, has ti gone to Mangum, Okla., to make e his home. -? Rev. W. H. and Miss Leize V Holmes spent some days this week w in the city, visiting their brother, J Dr. H. M. Holmes.- si MERRY XMAS| T? ALU I While you are look- 1 \ ing for something nice for mother, father and 1 ? all, rememder Bobo's J|| Department Store sells 1| everything. We are now ready ? for you and are hand- J | ling the very best (s. goods for the price to * r be had in South Caro- c lina today. ===== ? i The Union County Cotton rowers' association will hold a eeting at the court house Saturiv at 12 o'clock, m. Senator Townsend and Reprentatives Little and Hughes leave xt Monday for the opening ses>11 of the legislature. Miss Mattie Prince, who has for mie time been in the millinery partment of the Mutual, has reined her position. Mr. J. N'ewton Rice, who has en in Elberton. Ga.? has acceptI a position with the Lipscombihnson Co. in Greenville. Mr. Robert Burgess and wife ive returned to their home at lifton, after a week's visit to the rmer's sister, Mrs. Ella Eubanks. Mr. J. D. Arthur, the efficient shier of the Merchants and latiters bank, was confined to his K.. ?:~i i m shjkiiits* a uav or two tins eek. Miss Fannie Roho, who during e fall months was saleslady at rs. 1). N. Wilburn's, has reined her position and pone )tne. Joe West, committed to the laingang for (*o days for disorderconduct in Jonesville, was ought to Union Tuesday and nt out to the gang. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. F. Powell, en>ute to their new home at Martslie, stopped over Thursday and >ent the day with Mrs. Dora D. owell. Professor L. W. Smith, of Ox>rd, N. C., after a visit to his faler, Levi W. Smith, returned tonday to resume his school ork. The Clemson students are en ying an extra holiday recess,? ntil January 9th, the opening beig postponed on account of coal tortage. Mr. las. H. Rod<rer is now in th* lilroad employ at WiUiamsburg a., where he will probably be un1 the opening of the Jamestown xposition. Mrs. Barsie Jones Ijeft Union Wednesday for Smnte&j&vherc she rill make her future t?P(ie. MfS ones will hjve charge ofthe Jackon hotel in that city. ",vV Money Refunded. y The Alkahest Lyceum bureau of Atlanta, has sent Mrs. G Clifford a check for $20 tQ oovei the loss incurred by the comiag^Q the ftoston Orchestra corn^%f) some weeks ago. The contract stipulated specifically that the company was to be here on time. As we all know, it arrived after nine o'clock. The claim was made thai the late arrival decreased the door receipts considerably, so the bureau was asked to make up the deficit. This was done very willingly. Additional courtesies were extended bv the Alkahest in the way of furnishing future attractions at very reasonable considerations. Artery Broke in Leg. w? Henry Worthy, a negro, was standing on the street Thursday afternoon, when an artery in his leg gave way. and he came neai bleeding to death. Joe Sims assisted him to the Palmetto Drug store, where Dr. Lindcr stopped the bleeding none too soon. Worthy has an ulcer on his leg and it had eaten down into the artery, causing it to burst. TTc if getting along very well at present. Mr. Samuel Foster Dead. Mr. Samuel J. Foster, the young man who was accidentally shot Christmas day in Spartanburg, died last Saturday morning. His brother-in-law, . Mr. Jas.--Moore, shot hinutoAe 5t,target practice, ulu-n -the pftyokj|explode<l. tinball na&sinr'' 1-,1 - ?r?? "?">I Mr. Moore into Mr. Foster's body. The funeral exercises were held Sunday and the body buried in Oakwood cemetery. Mr. Foster was a son of Maj. \V. Foster, well-known here in Union; and a sister of Mrs. F. F. Trcfzer. Carlisle Personals. Carlisle, Jan. 3.?Mr. J. D. Smith left today for Atlanta 011 business. Mr. M. C. Deaver left town today on a southern business trip Prof. and Mrs. J. S. Fair returned yesterday from Orangeburg. Mrs. Annie Holston left this week 011 a visit to relatives at her old home in Edgefield. Miss Sarah Thomas, of Santuc, is here visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pitts. Mrs. Coll Lyles. of Chester, is spending a few davs with Mr. and Mrs. Roland G, Hill. Mr. E. F. Ratchford has returned from a trip to North Carolina Magistrates Assume Duties. Although the magistrates' term 1 of office does not expire until some time in February, the prdjfcnt incumbents in three instances have III IQVUI ui UK- IIOVi> elected officers. Petityw was made tlie governor to anpoint theonewly elected men to ffl out the terms Mr. T. J. Vinson took charge of the office vacated by Ml. W. W. Johnson, who became probate judge on January 2nd. Magistrate J. C. Ouinn. at Buffalo, retires in favor of Mr. J. M. Bennett, and Mr. E. \Y. Jeter in favor of Mr. (Gregory at Santuc. Card of Thanks. We. the undersigned, desire to thank hcartih all the citizens of I Union and county for the support | they gave us in the horse contest Union Fire Department. Party at Mr. Bishop's, Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Bishop entertained their friends Friday night, with Mr H. E. Brewington. of Union, furnishing the music. which was an excellent treat to those present. A Lountiful supper was served to the guests. Mr. David C. Clark, after spending several days with his parents. . has returned to Gaflfney, his home. ! **_ - - ? - ' ? I nir. c^iarK is a young man 01 nne business integrity and we hope he may some day come back to Un! ion. ! Mr. Robert L. Young has re, signed his position with the McLure Mercantile Co., and will like ly devote himself to work on th< ' farttv Young has been wifcl i the^Kfyl.uns company for dfoui years. MncJ is a young map wIk has tne confyi*nce of the commit nity. J\ I Santuc Sittings. i K Santuc. January 2.?The merry . Christmas is gone, now a happy r liew Year and new resolutions, f , 1907 came in a most beautiful rjd'ay, sunshiny, mild and calm. The t temperature 65 and 38. How is - that for a beginning? > Miss Julia Thomas spent the last ; fetv days of Christmas with rela: ti>fes at Carlisle. Miss. Mary Thomas, who is teaching at Timmonsville, spent Christmas with her aunts. Misses Neva and Agnes Thomas. iMtss Fan Thomas, who is attending school in Columbia, came up to spend the holidays with relatives here, joining her sister, Miss Magy Thomas. " Mrs.'vaisy Morgan, of Union, came down and spent a few days of last week Whh the Family of Mr. J. McJ. Fant. The family of Rev. Mr. P.rock. the new minister on this circuit ' came in here a week before the holidays. Rev. T. 11. Owen and family : left here today for their new home in Gaffney. The best wishes of this community follow them. Miss Myrtle Poston left today and will stop over in Union a short while, there joining the family of Rev. Mr. Owen for Gaffney. The Clemson boys, the two Gee boys, the two Jeter boys and Allen Friday, will have a few more days I here before going back to school. A Miss Clara Gilmore leaves this week to resume her studies at the , b. C. college for women at Colum; feia. Mr. Reuben Gee will return to \Vofford this week. Aliss Stella Hebron at?4ier home assisted by Mrs. J. Kemp Thomas, giye a sociable JttStfwlay nighty a*: camber 31st. a no q'uite A numbef df young people gathers], the principal feature being,;,to watch the new year in. And the^ <frd see the old year go out as the ^b'ands of tjfte time-pieces crossed oyer and made it January 1. TQ07. The fooms were decorated in evergreens. G^nes were played, music was rendered and a good time was had. as all expressed themselves. Jonesville Jottings. Jonesville, Jan. 3.?All the boys and girls from Jonesville who have been oif to college, except Misses tarrt^1 Southard and Grace Farr, ujent the holidays at home, and they have begun to leave for their placessof learning again. Miss Flossie Jenkins, of Chester, has taken the place of stenographer at Jonesville Mfg. Co.'s office. The mills, banks, corporations stores and real estate companies are paying their dividends the first of January. .Most of the clerks in our town will remain in their same positions as last year. Mr. L. G. Southard has gope on a visit to Bennettsville. . Mr. J. H. Rickens has gone tp White Stone for this year. Two Misses Poats, Sisters of Mrs. W W. Wood and Proif.tPoats. who is a professor in Clemson college. spent the holidays with Mrs. Wood. * Miss Maud Pennv* of Pacolet. spent the Christmas tide in Tones- j ville. Miss Inez Spears left here Mon! day for Gaffney. where she has a 'position in the office of J. C. Otts. ! attorney. The graded school will open tomorrow with the same teachers of last year. Uncle Jess Mahry was in Jonesi ville the other day and he was looking well and stout for one so old' as lie is. TTe is about RR years of I age and he says he has no right to |complain of anything in this world. I Wood s Seeds 1 roR FALL SOLVING. Every farmer should have a copy of our New Fall Catalogue It gives best methods of seedi ing,andi full information about ; Crimson Qover Vetches, Alfalfa Seed Oats, Rye Barley, Seed Wheat Grasses and Qovers Deaoriptlve Pall Catalogue mailed free, and prices quoted on request. T. W. Wood & Sons, r '/ Saadsman, ~ Rlohmqfd, Va. r V r \ f > < V iunew" year 'bargains'| 1 HUTCHINSON S CAIGHMAN'S.1 < DON'T FAIL TO VISIT THIS STORE AND GET PRICES BEFORE BIY- X 6 ING. EVERYTHING NEW AND BEST GOODS. O J > Ladies' Heavy Undervest 24c, Ladies' Extra Fine Y i ' Undervest 48c, Children's Undervests from 15 to Y j * 25c, Boy's Undershirts 25c, Men's Best Undershirt Y i * made 48c. ? Y i ' SHOES?A big lot of Shoes that we can sell you at Y Y wholesale prices. Don't fail to see them. Y Y One lot Children's Hose worth 15c for 9c. j * Y Big Reduction in Millinery. 1) Y DRESS GOODS?At prices to suit your purse from i} Y 10 cup to the finest. Ladies' Jackets and Raincoats i> Y at a big reduction. Be sure to see them beforebuy- i' * r ing. A<few more wool blankets at a bargain. See our Y i r line of Waist Sets and Cuff Pins 10 and 25c. 13 Y I 'r yards good yard-wide Bleaching $1.00. 11 yards Y I {r best yard-wide Bleaching $1.00. Outing, Flannel- Y { r ette, Wool Flannel, Calico, Ginghams, Homespuns Y Y at prices that can't be beat. Y Y Call and be convinced that this is the best store in town to do Y Y your trading. Polite attention to all. Y / X YOURS FOR BUSINESS, X i Hutchinson & Caughman. $ 1 THE RECT DECAI 1TTIAXT & IIiil< UUJI IVWULI i tun 8 FOR THE NEW YEAR | Is to Have a Good Bank Account, i We can assist you very materially along this line by adding ran COMPOUND INTEREST AT FOUR PER CENT to your account every 99 six months. 1907 will be a prosperous year for you if you adopt this saving B plan of ours. ts| We can and will put you on the right road if you will follow our suggestions on starting an account with us?even in a small way. gg THE PEOPLES BANK. | B. P. ARTHUR, President. r " " " f WHAT SHALL I GIVE* % Mother, Wife, Sister or Daughter for Christmas? A % This question presents itself to the Father. Husband, Brother and ^ ^ Son. We want to help yon out by suggesting what serviceable gifts 04 are appreciated. t WHAT COIII.D RF RFTTFD 4 . ? ? ? ?' VI4 1/ L< 1 1 1(11 Than a Nice Fur? ^e have a complete line from 75c to $12.00. Or J# if you think that a Long Cloak would please them better we have f# , fr the uiost up*to-date as well as the most reasonable in price that & you will find in the city. Look at our Fur Top. Bed Room Slippers. The price is only $1.25. # J? Just received a full line of Handkerchiefs, J J; Collars, Gloves, Etc. Come to us for useful J Christmas gifts. i f MURE MERCANTILE CO. \ J THE UNDERSELLERS. j j | THANKS. | fl wish to thank the patrons of Union for their i? buying in 1906. It took 19 clerks to handle my business on Saturday and 15 on Monday before ?sji Christmas, and if there was a customer went out $ ifr not pleased 1 do not know it. And, in return, I i? t promise you for 1907 the best prices to be had on ijall 200dS I Cari'V. Alwnv^ aPt mv nri^ac w c ~ ^ & ; K-.^ouciuicuuying. J O. A. SWYGERT. I| Mr. H. L. Sellers, for the past Sheriff Green, of Anderson, several months, employed as a came over last week and took in carpenter at Epworth, will in two custody Bishop Milling, who had weeks return to Jonesville, his been arrested on the charge of home. i disposing of goods under lien. t\ *2