Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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ONE or two generations roamed at large, but we h this did not pay. The barn yard fowls have been the last to feel the effects of business methods on the farm but at last they have to get in their place (in the poultry yard) and stay there. . The farmer w^o reads the magazines knows that today many a chicken farm of a few acres pays a bigger ENOUGH of our poultn fowls properly will cost \ best investment you ever : Hat ley t u\ Lxxmbt Leading Home Farm Tabor Dot*. Mt. Tabor, March 12.?Our flag, our beautiful flag, has been marred by ( some rude hand. It wae tampered with three tlmee. The flr&t time a < corner was cut off, the second time i the hem was cut off, and the third : time It was tied Into knots. The last > time It was bothered foot prints and i lr jLladflftt.W?UB found by the side < of the house. Some are inclined to i think the wind did It, but the major- < ity of the people say that two hu man hands did It The wind of Ta- j bor must be awful smart If It can cut | a double stitched hem off of a new 1 flag and then tie the strips into knots. , It would have been smart for the , wind, but it was not the wind. The fellow who did it wasn't very smart, as he cut the hem off and threw the ] pieces down where the teacher and pupils could pick them up the next morning, and he had better be very smart If he don't want to be caught up with for the patriotic feeling of the people are aroused. The fellow ; who would cut his country's flag is . lower down than a horse thief or a house burner and you know how that . is. These assertions have been made and the man who would do that would < shoot you in the back, and "a fellow who is that low down would steal the , pewter off of a dead man's eyes," and , many more. If the fellow is caught Uncle Sam might handle him. Tabor school is as determined they will have a good flag as that treach- ( . erous hand is they shall not, so get your knife good and sharp, old Tral- ( tor, fog we are going to raise another flag and if necessary there will be another. Rev. Mr. Junkln of the Piedmont Presbytery preached here Sunday past. His sermon was very impressive to all of the congregation. He took his test from the sixth chapter of Deuteronomy. He was here in behalf of the three Presbyterian in tltiiilnna Master Francis Maddox of Union spent the week with his grandmother of this place. Mrs. Maddox of Union spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. Murphy. Mrs. R. E. Byrd spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. M. F. Baldwin. Mrs. J. L. Calvert of Tabor spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Louis Garner. Mr. J. L.. Oslvsrt went to Columbia on business last week. Miss Minnie Bowie and Mlee Bell Moorhead spent Sunday with the Misses Murphy. Mies Mildred Askew of Tabor has gone back to school. She has been home for a few days, after having the oimiIH Mm. I. K. Brenneck spent Monday In Lockhart. (Left Over from Laet Week.) * K? , ' ago most farm animals lave gradually found that profit than a big farm did a few years ago. Every farmer keeps chickens because It pays and it will pay lots better and the farm will look better If they are kept In the poultry yard. They are about the most profitable animals on the farm and it takes less space and less expense to keep them. / fencing to keep your r?ry little and will be the made on the farm. rntture and tr Co, Ushers and \Btxilderjr. Last Friday evening Mt. Tabor school hoiBted her flag. This Is the first rural school in Union county to get a flag. There were a few patriotic songs and recitations by the school cnii<iren, then Mr. Gore, our honored superintendent of education and Dr. Ellerbe, both of Jonesvllle, addressed the school. After the speeches and Bongs Mr. J. V. Askew and Mr. Qore went in front bearing our extremely beautiful flag, followed by the school who sang, -"Red, White end Blue." The. honor of hoisting the flag was given to Mr. Oore and Mr. Askew, but as Mr. Oore said he couldn't climb the honor was given to Dr. Ellerbe. There Is also a beautiful oil painting of George Washington, the father of our country, hanging on our walls. Miss Minie Bowie and Miss Maud Baldwin went to Spartanburg on very Important business Saturday. There is the tinkling of wedding bells beard throughout the land, and Mt. Tabor will soon hear some pleasant yet startling news. Miss Lilly Askew and Miss Aisle Smith, two teachers of Lockhart school, were in Tabor horseback riding Wednesday afternoon, February l?th. Mr. R. C. Shands was in Spartanburg on business last week. Miss Minnie Bowie spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mrs. Simpson. Mr. I. K. Brenneck is still sick. Mr. Waltsr Hames went to Spartan burg to nave me eyee treated Saturday. Mrs. Fannie Barnett of Pacolet and daughter, Mary Barnett, are visiting relatives here. Mr. Walter Palmer spent Saturday at Mt. Tabor. Strawberry. Notice to Debtors and Creditors. A1 persons holding claims against the Estate of J. N. McArthur, deceased, must present the same, duly proven, to the undersigned, and all persons indebted to said Estate must make payment to us. J. R. McArthur, Executor, Anie W. McArthur, Executrix, Pauline, 8. C.. Route 2. Feb. 24, 1912. 9-8t-pd. Perry Dantzler, colored, aged 13 years, acldentally killed himself with a shotgun while hunting In Calhoun county on Saturday. The News and Courier says there Is a well defined rumor that plans are on foot for the establishment of an Immense sugar refinery In Charleston with an output of 8,000 barrels a day. Backache Alm^l Unbearable Is an almost certa-* result of kidney trouble. D. Toome*. 803 15. Olive St., Bloomtngton, III., aays: I suffered with backache anr wains in my kidneys which were almost unbearable. I gave Foley K!dn?r Pills a good trial and they have <1oh# wonders for me. Today I can do a bard day's work and not feal the Afreets." Jonesviile Drug Co. OlymphV Pharmacy. i REVIEW OF WORK BY ANSEL BOARD. Governor Invited but Did Not Attend. Much Testimony Given?Legist* five Committee to Continue to Probe Into Dispensary Today?Charges Denied. The members of the Ansel dispensary winding up commission worked for four years and returned an expense accouut of $8,000. During that period the commission saved to the State approximately $500,000 which was turned into the State treasury. The members of the Ansel commission were all well known business men of the State. The members were Dr. W. J. Murray, Columbia; John McSween, Tlmmonsville; Avery Patton, Greenville; J. Steele Brice, Yorkville, and A. N. Wood of Gaffuey. The governor of South Carolina was inaugurated on January 17 of 1911 and several weeks later he sent a 1 special message to the general assembly charging graft and wrong doing ' on the part of the members of the ' Ansel commission. The governor, ' after making the charges and lnsinu- 1 atlons as to the members of the com- 1 mission demanded the general assembly to name a special legislative com- 1 mittee through both houses as di- ' rected by the chief executive. The members of the commislon and Attorney General Lyon, who was also attacked by the governor, urged the in- 1 vestigation. The governor also requested that he be investigated as nrivate citizen. State annater nnfl chief executive. The resolution was 1 duly passed and sent down to the 1 governor for his approval. He did not approve it but applied the veto. Following the veto of the resolution for the investigation, he dismissed the , members of the commission on the grounds of incompetency." At the last session of the general assembly the vetoed resolution was returned. It was passed over the objection of the governor by an overwhelming majority in both houses. Committee Named. As a result the following were ] named to go on with the investiga- i tion: Senators Sulivan, Clifton and | Carlisle and Representatives Daniel ( Cary and Evans. , a wuiuiiiicc iiici in v.'V#iiiuium \ last Thursday to begin the probe as ' urged by the governor, i'lrst of all ( the governor was request Ml to appear before the committee and give testl- ^ mony. He refused to attend the sea- sions and said that he did not wish to be troubled with the committee. ^ He was asked to appear because wit- ^ nesses had been called to defend tWlr characters which had been attacked by the governor. Some critical statements ware made by the witnesses as c to the acts of the governor in connec- l, tlon with the State dispensary. They t were made with the full knowledge J that the governor had the right to ap-?t? pear and try to refute them. I Among the witnesses appearing last r week, during the two days the com- J mlttee was in session were Attorney j General Lyon, John Gary Evans and r Dr. W. J. Murray, J. Steel Brice and I John McSween and Avery Patton, ( members of the old commission. A is. wooa aia not aitena Decause ot , his serious physical condition, hav- s ing undergone several operations. ? These witnesses were questioned r closely by the committee as to every f question by the governor. I Attitude of Governor. 1 C The governor was charged with be- j ing In sympathy with the grafters and the whiskey people. He was not charged on hearsay evidence but upon ? personal knowledge. Senator Brlce told of watching the work of Cole L. Blease in the senate and of his statements with reference to those charged with graft. He called attention to the pardon granted one who was convicted on the charge of graft in v. nnectlon with the State dispensary. 1 I WUH BUUWU Limn tlllU OgBIU IU? the governor had never offered any cooperation In the settlement of the J affairs of the dispensary. He was charged with trying to apply the "white wash" on several occasions so as to block an investigation of "his friends" who were -hcarged with graft. To Resnme Hearing. The legislative committee will resume its sessions in Columbia next Thursday morning when a number of witnesses will be called to testify. It is expected that T. B. Felder. the Atlanta attorney, and James S. Farnum of Charleston will be called as witnesses. Members of the committee stated that a most searching investigation will be made and that many , witnesses will be called to tell wbat they know of the affairs of the old State dispensary. " The committee w.ll file its report with the secretary of State as provided by the resolution of the general asembly.?The State. The 8taf> Sunday school convention will be held In Greenwood April 16, 17 and 18th. EHRHARDT FIRE CAUSED BIG LOSS. Destruction of Flames will Reach About $100,000.?Workman Was lladljr Burned?Nino Freight Cars of Merchandise Were Burned. Ehrhardt, March 10.?The loss caused by the Ore which almost entirely destroyed the plant of the HacKer Manufacturing ""company here last night will reach approximately $200,tiu0. The loss alone to the Hacker plant 1b about $160,000. The Ore started at 7:45 o'clock Friday night in the duBt room of the planing plant of the Hacker plant and spread rapidly to the ther departments. The water tank was destroyed which seriously hampered the fight against tho Are. The planj^was Insured for about ane-fourth o fits value. The Carolina Gin company was de-1 3troyed, entailing a loss of $6,000. Nine freight cars loaded with merchandise on the Atlantic Coast Line ydtds were destroyed, causing a Iobs af probably $30,000. Tho platform to the depot was burned. Twelve bales af cotton on the platform were burned. No one was seriously Injured by the fire. Jason Sender, a workman, in trying to rescue some of the tools j from the burning building of the Hacker plant was badly burned by the explosion of two tanks containing gasolene. An engineer of the Atlantic Coast Line railway ran his engine through the flames and saved six box cars on a siding near the Are. Tho fire was unler control at 12:45 o'clock this morning?The State. The "Child's Welfare" movement has challenged the atentlon of thoughtful people everywhere. Mothen: are natural supporters, and will And Foley's Honey and Tar Compound ii most valuable aid. Coughs and colds that unchecked lead to croup, bronchitis and pneumonia yield quickly to the healing and soothing qualities of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. Jonesvllle Drug Co. Glymph's Pharmacy. R. G. Collins, Postmaster, Barngat, N, .!., was troubled with a severe la grippe cough. He says: "I would b? lompletely exhausted after each At of violent coughing. I bought a bottle )f Foley's Honey and Tar Compound ind before I bad taken it all the | soughing spells had entirely ecased. !t can't be beat." Jonesvllle Drug Co. Jlymph's Pharmacy. The board of trustees of the Unierslty of South Carolina will use the 25,000 approproiated by the general ,ssembly to erect an auditorium. At ho meeting of the board Dr. Joslah lore? Was elected to & professorship 'the University. > ??? a C. A.'Glossner, 24 Ontario St., Rohester, N. Y., has recovered from a ong and severe attack of kidney rouble, his cure being due to Foley Cidney Pills. After detailing his case, ^ Bays: "I am only sorry I did not roxu duuuci ui ruiuy iviuney rniB. n a few day's time my backache comdetely left me and T felt greatly lmiroved. My kidneys became stronger, llzzy spells left me and T was no onger annoyed at night. I feel 100 >er cent better since using Foley Cldney Pills." Jonesvllle Drug Co. rlymph's Pharmacy. What Wo Never Forget. According to science, are the things issociated with our early home life, tuch as Bucklen's Arnica Salve, that nother or grandmother used to cure iur burns, bolls scalds, sores, skin ruptlons, cuts, sprains or bruises, ""orty years of cures prove its merit. Tnrlvaled for piles, corns or cold lores. Only.25 cents at The Rice ")rug Co. Mrs. Teague, wife of Wm. Teague, . farmer, committed suicide In Ocolee county on Friday with a shotgun, aking off her shoe and stockings so hat she could push the trigger with icr toe while she pointed the gun at ler body. She was 17 years old, and t Is thought her mind was affected. TO AILING WOMEN. t Little Sound Advice Will Help Many A Sufferer In Union. Mo woman can be healthy and well If the kidneys are sick. Poisons that ^a'ss off In the secretions when the tidneys are well, are retained in the jody when the kidneys are sick. Kid aeya and bladder become Inflamed ind swollen and worse troubles quickly follow. Tbls Is often the true ;ause of bearing down pains, lameness. backache, etc. Uric poisoning ilso causes headaches, dizzy spells, languor, nervousness and rheumatic pain. When Bufferir.g so, try Doan's Kidney pills, a remedy that has cured thousands of such cases. You will gat better as the kidneys get better and health will return when the kidneyi sre well. Let a Union woman tel! you about Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs. Alice Ingram, 12 Herndon SL I'nlon, 8. C., says: "I suffered from backache and weak kidneys and was feeling poorly In every way when 1 got Doan's Kidney Pills from th*1 rv.n? rin Than AIA mn a i ( i mmiu i/i u<) w. * ucj uiu ?* world of good and I am therefore pleased to recommend them to everyone who has kidney trouble. For sale by all dealers. Price RO rent*. .Foster-Mllbiirn Co., Buffalo. J New York, sole agents for the United States. Remember the name-~Dosn'8 and take no other. | A Sugg ? There is more than S1* Bank account. It help." that may prove of far ? than the money >ou ha^ Z Open an account to 4, We II cheerfully receh guard your money safel; Interested paid on Time Yours for Servii t nrx*? - i citizens in an ? Union, Sout $ Capital and Surplu & * ? ?> * $ $ 10* i Qet Our I* $ i ? ?o? I? M&E9GK9HHHHHKflKflBB9HBSSBC3HHIi 1 C 2 A ? 1. L* V7 ^ nMnaHHanBB ? I We Can Save ? ! PEOPLES SI t "KEEP YOUR MO] S Standing of Twelve I % Showing Per Cent, of IV + South Carolii a Union Central -b\% 1VI Prudential 52 N< ^ Aetna 44 P< 4 Equitable. .31 Li A Mutual Life 34 M ^ Travelers 25 S< ^ The figures used in this lea * Preliminary Report of the Insu ? Carolina, and are, therefore, ai This report shows that, in **? ? - ist companies doing business in th 060.42 MORE THAN THEIR T @ IN THIS STATE. This is ovei Dollars more than the total cos @ Government during the same y Patronize the Hoi | SOUTHEASTERN LIF ? OF SOUTH C ^ W. I). GEORGE, General As J F. W. PERRIN, Special / ? ? < | REAL EST ATI & Six building lots centra ^ Methodist Church. J One nice five-room cotta $ Four-room cottage on W 2 One nice building lot on | FAR $ 408 acres located 8 miles J river, four miles froc $ If you have any pi J either farms or bui & with us. | CITIZENS REAL ES' 5 D. Fant Gill wwrwrw'mi*'* estion! | money anil safety in a i to establish a credit greater value to you ^ /v saved. ^ day with this Bank, j /e small deposits and + y. * and Saving Deposits Jj> ce and Safety ^ n.,j. ? luuai DaiiK, | h Carolina. 2 is - 60,000.00 S Prices I s T <J? & 2 I U R * & You Money. % fit JPPLY CO. | & VEY AT HOME" ? eading Companies % loney Carried Out of $ na in 1910 + wtual Benefit 52% ^ ew York Life .5# mutual 39 Ifr ft Iai. Co. of Virginia 35 ^ etropolitaa ...26 j*? >utheastera Life 00 ^ .flet are obtained from the ^ ranee Department of South T Jthentic. ]/ 1910, the life insurance j is State received $1,750,- & OTAL DISBURSEMENTS Two Hundred Thousand tt t of maintaining the State ear. ? ?? ^ mc \juiupauy. ^ E INSURANCE CO. f AROLINA 5 ! Union, S. C. t E FOR SALE 1 j*t illy located, near the $ ? ge on Church street. ? est Main street. West Main street. $ MS I from Union on Tyger $ n Sedalia, at a bargain. 5 roperty for sale, w lding lots, list it $ i _ . ^ A LAIE S LOAN 10. ? iam, Pres. 2