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IMO I THE BA1 . fortune to set wonderful ba with bargain Ladies Tape-Neck Gat Corset Covers, each Two Towels for Three Cakes Toilet Soa ALL THE " _ RICHESON PAYS DEATH PENALTY. y (Continued from Page 1) a crash of a falling lever and Richeson was no more. The lithe form of the pastor surged forward in the great leather throngs, but no sound came from the throat of the victim. Brother Was Cold. When Richeson yesterday afternoon reflected that he probably had less than 12 hours to live he expressed a desire to see his brother, Douglas Richeson of Chicago, who is in the city. Douglas Richeson decided yesf PrHQ\7 o f f ornnAn fViof Ua Ttrnnl^ n Af rra ~.J Uvv...VVlI ?.?V "B "VU.U ..WW to his brother. The condemned man slept soundly for four hours yesterday morning, after being awake nearly all night. He was calm and even cheerful at times during the night, occasionally sinying a hymn or repeating his favorite scriptural passages. Richeson spent much of his time yesterday in prayer and in reading his Bible. Seemed Calm. Richeson had no supper, saying that he desired none. After eating a little fruit, he lighted a cigar and he was sitting on the edge o fhis cot, apparently enjoying his smoke, when Deputy Warden Allen entered his cell with the black suit of clothes to be worn during the execution. Richeson nodded calmly to the deputy, but said nothing.. Sunday and during the afternoon yesterday the prisoner lay on his cot but yesterday afternoon and last evening he sat up most of the time Attorney Morse, who visited Richeson during the afternoon, found his client calm and anxious to have the sentence of the law carried out during the night. Mr. Morse in an interview later, said: "Richeson has made up his mind to die and he does not want delay. This has been a long story and the last chapter is being written today. "Richeson is going to die without holding a grudge against any one. l??,l 1.. ..14. 1 _ 1 1- J nu uau oiaiv.ciji uncicu a naraii woru and to me personally and to those who come in contact with him, he has again and again expressed his gratitude." Richeson's Crime. The crime for which Richeson, at the time of his arrest, pastor of the Immanuel church of Cambridge, was sentenced to die in the electric chair, was the confessed murder of his former sweetheart, 19-yar-old Avis Linnell, of Hyannis, a pupil in the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. The girl stood in the way of the minister's marriage to Miss Violet Edmands, a society girl and heiress of Brooklyn, both through an engage ment wnicn still existed between the two and because of a cndition in which Miss Linnell found herself. The' girl was deceived into taking a poison two and because of a condition in lieved would remedy that condition and died in her rooms at the Young Woman's Christian association on the evening of October 14, 1911. On that day invitations had been issued for the wedding ceremony which was to unite Richeson and Miss Edmonds. As pastor of a small church in the r.ono r*A f? --- v/vu vvvtii ui Aijrauiuo twu years before, the handsome and eloquent minister, then 33 years old, had been attracted to Avis Linnell, who was an exceptionally pretty girl of 17 years. She lived with her parents, her father, Edgar Linnell, being a contractor and builder. It was her ambition to become a teacher and she was attending the State normal school at ?yannis. Miss Linnell joined Ricfeftson's church, was baptized by him and became a member of the church choir. In a short time, early in 1909, Miss Linnell was displaying a diamond 4 I. WL rTERY calls j before you. Be < rgain stunts. W< giving. ize Vests, each 5c. ?r 10c. 5c. ip for 10c. THE IM1 1 BA" . J. -V -Aii. ImSSSSm ring and confided in her girl friends that she was to be married to the minister the following October. Abandoning her plan of becoming a school teacher, Miss Linnell began preparations for her wedding. Some of her trousseau was completed and the two paid a visit to Rev. Edward S. Cotton of Brewster, who was asked to officiate at the ceremony. Friction developed betweeh Richeson and his deacons in June, 1910, over the young minister's impetuous manner and his violent lauguage. There was also a question as to the loss of SKO in mnnov mhiph Vmrl Koon left by a parishioner in the pastor's study. The minister declared he had been robbed of the money. Shortly afterward it was learned he had sent a similar sum by money order from a nearby town to a woman in Salt Lake City, Utah. His resignation followed and he accepted a call to the Immanuel Baptist church of Cambridge. When Richeson went to Cambridge Miss Linnell went to the Conservatory of Music in Boston. News From West Springs. West Springs, May 21.?The people of the community are very busy now finishing up planting. Some are beginning to work out their cotton where it is a good stand. There are a good many who have not finished planting their cotton yet. Very little corn has been planted. Governor Cole L. Blease, who was to have spoken here on last Saturday, disappointed a large crowd by failing to come. It is understood that the Governor's wife was critically ill and for that reason he was not able to be here. This makes twice that the Governor has failed to keep his appointment here. However, Mr. J. G. Bishop, candidate for county commissioner, and Messrs. A. E. Hill and J. C. Otts, candidates for solic itur ,spoKu. r?om cne candidate zor solicitor made good speeches. It was regretted that Mr. Ira C. Blackwood, the other candidate for solicitor, was not present to present his reasons for asking to be solicitor. Mr. Lawrence G. Southard, candidate for clerk of court, was present, but did not speak. Messrs. W. J. Betsill and J. M. West served a fine barbecue dinner. The cue was cooked by Mr. Johnnie West and was pronounced by many to have been the best cooked of any 'cue that was ever given here. The speaking was held in the auditorium of the school building. Mr. Joseph ^1. McArthur of Colorado. Mitchell county., .Tfpaa, is iting relatives here. . Mr "Ma Arthur has not been in this State for over 23 years. He is a CoMAderattf Veteran and came here from the re-union at Macon, Ga. He will remain until June 1st, before returning to his hnme. Miss Carrie Smith spent the past week with relatives at Union. Mr. Olin H. Bogan of Spartanburg, spent Sunday here with his mother, Mrs. W. P. Bogan. Messrs. B. W. West and D. H. Miller went to Jonesville Tuesday on business. Mr. John M. West, who has been in poor health for some time, is now very much improved. inline miss rneima Lilies, who has been with her grandmother, Mrs. J. B. Lancaster, at Union, for several days, has returned home. Mr. Henry Smith attended the State Democratic convention held in Columbia last week as one of the delegates from Union county. Mr. W. W. Lancaster, of Spartanburg, visited friends here on Saturday and Sunday. Mr. Adolph Varner of Camden, is visiting relatives here this week. Miss Ernestine Grant, has returned hotne after spending the winter with relatives at Snart-anhnrcr Mr. Ry Burgess is quite ill at this | JSTl foil to the Bigges mi hand Saturday c repeat be on ha ) % Twenty-four Envelopes f Men's 10c Seamless Sock MONDAY ONLY?36-In - (Lin Nice Smooth Checked Gil rTEF writing. Mrs. C. C. Lancaster has returned from Athens, Ga., where she visited her daughter, Miss Nellie P. Lancaster. Mr. A. L. Crutchfield, of Spartanburg, is visiting the family of Mrs. W. J. Betsill this week. Mr. J. N. Rogers and Miss Grace Rogers visited the family of Mr. Henry Gault at Lockhart Junction on Sunday. Miss Hattie May Askew, of Adamsburg, was here a few days the past week with friends. M> \T r? T * T? 1-1. *>ai ata. xj. uautaotci ui rttt'UiCV| spent the week-end here with relatives. Mr. M. B. Lee attended the Confederate reunion at Macon, Ga. Mr. Lee says that the reunion was one among: the best that he has attended. He said though, that there was a great deal of complaint abont the extortionate prices charged for board and lodging. Messrs. Johnnie West and W. H. Lawson went to Spartanburg Tuesday on business. Mr. Fred Bogan spent Sunday with friends at Cedar Bluff. Miss Janie Sumner is spending a i few days with relatives at Pacolet. A daughter1 was born to Mr.? and Mrs. John Harper on last Sunday.' i Rev. B. A. Lowe filled his appointment at Putnam on last Sunday morning. Mr. B. T. West, of Pacolet, spent Sunday here with relatives. Lockhart Junction News. Lockhart Junction, May 20.?The day feels like summer time. After so much bad weather it seems like it has made a change for warmer days. The day is the 21st and some few will aHqv ?i4-- % uuhc pianuiiK cunon seea and corn today in this section. We don't know when there was so much late planting of cotton. The oat crop in this section is fine, but the wheat crop is not so good. Misses Addie Harmon and Margaret Coleman of Jonesville, visited Miss Jennie McKinney last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Fowler and daughter, Miss Bessie, of Jonesville, visited Mr. D. C. White Sunday. Misses Mary Fairbanks and Vera Fowler of Jonesville, came to see Miss Myrtle Gault Sunday. Mr. B. W. Fowler of Jonesville spent the evening at Mr. J. L. McKinney Sunday. Mrs. Ben Home and children visited Mrs. J. G. Garner Saturday. T n - - mr. j. u. uauit who had a stroke of paralysis several months ago, has improved in health and can walk around the house, and has a good mind but his speech is not plain. He don't have the use of his tongue as he used to have. He is 86 years of age. He says he was one among the first men in Union county to help to get up a county paper, which is now The Union Times, and it has been in his family ever since and he enjoys reading it. Mr. and Mrs. Foster Farr of Adamsburg came to see Mr. J. G. Gault Sundav. Miss Ammie Garner and little Mertice, have gone to Newberry, S. C., to visit relatives. Mr. L. J. Gallman of Cowpens, S. C., had the misfortune to lose two of his little children, Nobie and Beatrice, last week, only about a week's difference in their death. They died of dysenterry and were buried at New Hope last week. He has the sympathy of his many friends in this section. Moxy. A Great Batldtaf Falls. wnen its foundation is undermined, anl if the foundation of health-? digestion?is attacked, quick collapse follows. On the first signs of indigestion, Dr. King's New Life Fills should be taken to tone the stomach and regulate liver, kidneys and bowels. Pleasant, easy, safe ar.d only 25c at The Rice Drug Co. i I > EN, I t Bargain Feast and Monday for ind lor we are g , i or 4c. b, for 5c. l P?i?mn Phiwlfa Sp Yd nit) r nghams, 3 l-2c Yd. fLES IN tY,ui -,y * t Brand New?right iron patents; will sell at a I Speak quick if you wa W. NEWEL PHONE 189 Township Sunday School Convention. ' The program which has been arirai&ed for the Union Township SunWRffr5;hool convention, which will be held at Mt. Vernon church on Sunday, June 2, by the Township president, Mr. J. H. Lee, is as follows: 16:00 a. m.?Devotional exercises conducted by R. G. Gregory. Organization and enrollment of delegates. 10:80?Query: What is the best method for teaching a Sunday School plgfe? W. A. Lpng, S. W. Jolly, Clarence Gregory. . *ij:00?Which should we hold more responsible for pupils dropping out of '^he Sunday School, parents or lcttcneih : o. hi. nice, hj. u., w. r. Bobo, J. E. Hughes. Song. 11:46?-Are all churches in the bounds of this convention doing their whole duty in the interest of the Sunday School cause, and if not, how can they be awakened to their duty? T. J. Betenbaugh, H. H. Pruitt, J. H. Lee. Appointment of Committees. Intermission for dinner. Reassemble at 1:45. Fifteen minutes song and prayer service, conducted by the President. Reports of Committes. Miscellaneous business. 2:00 p. m.?What benefit has our Sunday Schools derived from Class Organizations? Prof. Davis Jeffries and B. B. James. natations existing between Church aiM| Sunday School, and can one exist without the other? Rev. J. F. Matheson, Rev. C. A. Kirby, followed by all ministers and Sunday School workers present. Adjournment. All pastors in the township are cordially invited to attend and take part fn the exercises. ' Buffalo Letter. Buffalo, May 22.?The Buffalo Baptist church has called Rev. H. E. Hill as their pastor for this year. Rev. Mr. Hill is well known in Union county. ' He is an able man in the pulpit and is also a willing worker for his Master. Mr. Hill has a large work to do. There is at this time $1,300 debt on the church. He states that he will do his best to pay for it this year. The officers of the church now are: H. E< Hill, pastor; Joel T. Woodward, superintendent of Sunday School, and clerk; J. L. Woodward, treasurer. T\M<w>n> r> IT u.til T_. " ? v< lua^uswn, *111U. noj(len, W. P. Kennett, W. C. Poole and Arthur Wyatt. The people here are glad to know that Prof. James H. Hope and wife will be back with us netf* year. . ry* ' - Mrs. F. M. Farr is visiting friends in Columbia for several days. ,: */ . *'h ' v ,-r - ?s- ? ' ' .*r s-\ -3Ti; A7 1 ? r = *> ' ?? L"OLl that it has ever 1 we are going tc oing to make th< Lace Curtains, per pair, .. Crown Dress Linen, all lir New arrivals in Ladies an pers, also all the new 1 Whip Cords, both Whit< MILLIE a. tarn mm ? ? now, n the Iver Johnson fact low price in order to i nt to save money. L SMITH AUTO Notice. There will be no services at tlv Episcopal church on Friday afternooi on account of the absence of the rec tor, Rev. C. H. Jordan, but Sunday morning service will be conducted bj layreader. Mr. Jordan has gone to Winches ter, Tenn., to investigate a call whicl he has received to that parish. Signed Statement by John Henry Maj Union;-S. (3., May~18, 1912. ' To the Citizens of Union County: I, John Henry May, Jr., desire t< express my feelings to the good peo pie of Union county, having beet born and reader here in Union county conscious of the fact that I am, ac cording to sentence, am never to b< a free .man again. I submit to th< will of God and the good will of th< people. I am going to the peniten < tiary with a good will toward everj man and an ill will toward none. 1 am responsible to none but God anc trust that God will forgive all mj enemies or those who are envious to ward me. I am in this dismal eel tonight under life sentence for the simple fact that God's 8th command ment^ias been disregarded and Goc say8 if you are guilty of one you arc guilty of the whole. I praise God tonight for soul salvation. Man car do anything with this mortal body but I want to praise God for my sou! is free. It grieves my heart to leave my old heart-broken mother, wife and baby, knowing I am never to returr to them again. I am at the mercy of the good people of my county and I want to ask if a petition is ever in circulation foi my pardon, that one and all, give it due consideration as I feel innocent of murder as any one living. It is man's misfortune and not a crime and I trust that the good people will have mercy on me and I will not have to spend all my days in prison, though I am going to the penitentiary with a good will toward everybody and ill will toward none. Very respectfully, (Signed) John Henry May. 1 Electric I j Bitters I Made A New Man Of Him. "I wm suffering from pain In my stomach, head and back," write* H. T. Alston, Raleigh, N. C, "and my lirer and kidneys did not work right, but fonr bottles of Electric Bitters made me feel like a new man." PklCE BO CTt. AT ALL DHUQ tTOWEl. )(>pn nnr nond 1 >pull off ^ome e welkin ring 39c. len, per yard, - 10c. d Children's White Slipf\ K.'s, Corduroys, and e and Colors. IERY S- C. ? ory, with all the latest ilace one in the county. COMPANY UNION, S. C. Services at Unity. ^ There is a series of services going on this week at Unity Methodist church. Preaching at 3:30 p. m., and f 7:30 p. m. Every one will receive a r hearty welcome. The preaching is being done by - Rev. Sam. E. Rose, evangelist. i His sermons are all very clear and forceful. J. H. Danner. f May 28, 1912. Advertised Letters For the week ending May 21, 1912: S. J. Barry. Thomas Booker, Lillie Bryson, A. B. Burgess, Agnes Connor, > Marie Downey, Lula Dogan, Aglaza - Angeline Gardner, James M. Gregory, 1 Beulah Gibson, S. R. Gool, Joseph Levitt, Leonard Kirby, J. Vernon Orr, ? Annie Rodgers, Bessie Rodgers, B. C. - Smith, Robert Worthy. ? L. G. Young, Postmaster. Making History. Paul Revere was exceeding the speed limit. "Yon can do it this once to save the country," said the local constable. "But if this occurs again the country can go to the dogs."?Life. Just Try One? Bottle And you will be convinced that Hufet's ' All-Healing Liniment. is the [[Greatest [Liniment known for all aches and ' pains?an internal and ex; ternal remedy. PALM ETTO DRUG CO. rriTT^ r* a una mun Cj I SAVfiKS Union, S. C. S3B Boy a Brash Car and let It do the work ot Two florses. W. NflWfill Smith Aiitn Rn | ? vimiii nuiv wi \ .