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THE UNION TIMES PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY By The UNION TIMES COMPANY TIMES BUILDING, MAIN STREET BELL PHONE NO 1. LEWIS M. RICF. - . - Editor. Registered at the Postoffice in Union, $.| C., as second-class mail mat WI t I SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year $1.00 Six 'Months .60 Three Months .25 I ADVERTISEMENTS: One square, first insertion $1 00 Every subsequent insertion .50 Contracts for three months or long* er will be made at reduced rates. Legal Notices. The regular legal rates are charged for all notices published according to law, which rates are as follows: Matter to be set in 8 point, brevier solid type?first insertion, per inch ?1 HO* on r?v* CtlKeonnonf Jnon??fi/\r? r?o?. inch, 50 cents. Citation to Kindred and Creditors, 3 inches, 2 times, $4.50. Final Discharge, 1 3-4 inches, 4 times! $4.50. Administrator's or Executor's notices,'1 1-4 inches, 3 times, $2.5Q. Obituary notices, tributes ot respect, resolutions and cards of thanks strictly one cent a word. t FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 1912. See that your name is on the Democratic club roll. You cannot vote in the primary if your name is not enrolled. Don't forget to see that your name is on the Democratic club rol. You will have no one to blame but yourself if you find your name missing on the? day of election. "By thy words thou shalt bo justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned." Let the politicians take note of these words of wisdom. Clean speech evinces a clean heart. Foul speech shows an evil heart. ? " If Afayor Grace's charges against Governor Blease are true, he is unfit to be the Governor of Hayti; if they are fajse, Mayor Grace ought to be outlawed. The State of South Caro^ _ J*. Una mray well hang her head with shame.' The jwork done by the committee appointed to solicit subscriptions to the hospital Tuesday of this week was a 1 credit to the committee and to the citizens of Union. Five thousand dollars raised, and yet there are others to hear from. This looks like success for the Tinier, hnonifol The recent letter of Mayor Grace Riven out to the newspapers and undertaking to "show up" Governor Blease is published in part in this issue. We refrain from publishing a part of the communication for the reason that we do not consider it suitable reading for young girls and boys. It is hardly fit reading for anybody. The campaigns meeting at Santuc and at Carlisle were orderly and entirely free from mud-slinging. We sincerely trust this may continue to be the case at each of the meetings. we noast of our free speech in this free country, and we may well prize this treasure. But there should not be allowed the use of indecent and villianous attacks. Such attacks are no less than libert yrun to license, and that is a poor substitute for free speech. The Times man is not an expert on machinery, particularly road-building machinery, but the new engine and road scrapes which have recently been purchased by the County Board of Commissioners, seems to us to be a wise investment. The work done by this machine is simply marvelous. The rapidity dnd ease with with which the work is done ,and the satisfactorv results r>f the umrb ration done is simply astonishing. We feel sure the day of good roads for Union county is at hand. All our citizens are in favor of good roads. We feel sure the Rood work being done by the new machinery will* commend the venture to all our people. Good roads, good schools, churches,?these are the important things, and we hail with delight every move that promis<pc tha KoHormonf vo vnv ?/v VWI laivuv VI MIVOV IlitlVlVU" tions. . The publication place of the Southern Christian Advocate, of which Rev. S. A. Nettles is editor, will be moved soon from, Spartanburg to Greenville. Wm. B. Werts will have charge of the printing. , . 4 Don't ttfink that turning the clock back thirty minutes will add that much to your life. In Defense of Blease.. ... Editor Union Times: Dear Sir: I have just read your piece in opposition to Governor Blease, as copied by The State. No doubt the intended purpose was furnishing fuel to the nre of the Columbia State upon our Governor, but we have long since learned to know that the more fuel the stronger the blast, to throw the Governor farther from the faggots, and while .we know that by their unfairness the newspapers have lost their influence in shaping policies of the state. We also nntiro that when a man turns from Blease he is very desirous of having the public know it. See headlines in The State, "Welborn Quits Blease", tells his friends. Not so with the many how turning to Blease; they seem penitent for the reason that they are really sorry that they should ever have espoused the cause of Jones, though they are none the less happy; like all people converted from evil to good, become serious until the baptism, which will take lpace on the 27th of August, 1912, by immersing a folded paper into a little wooden box with the echo of the splash: "Cole". Then the feeling of relief descending like the dove of peace upon them, and the exclamation, "Glory to God in the highest, I have done my duty to my country." Mr. Editor, I am sorry to see you take the cuurse you have, for I certainly entertain something nore than mere friendship for Union, especially The Times, remembering tne nice things it said about my wedding there in 1876, when I married a daughter of the late W. A. Robinson, rf whom it has been said by many that he was one among the best citizens that ever slept on Union soil. I am proud to say that I have for a wife, his daughter, a chip off the old block. God knows she is a good woman. Mr. Edito*,, what do you think! On one occasiion while this good, woman was goinfc' to visit those good parents, was forced to stand up in the coach with a 30-pound baby in her arms, from Strothers to Union, 29 miles, because of the train being crowded with negroes. The conductor asked a big buck to vacate a seat, which he did, but she absolutely refused (God bless her) to sit where he had oeen seated, and remained standing, but the burdwisome weight of the baby roved too much for her and made ner sick. About this very time the great redeemer Jones was voting against separate coaches for whites and blacks, and one of his excuses is that he thought the whites could sit in one end of the coach and the blacks in the other. Now, Mr. Editor, suppose you (before going too far) heed the warnings of the Rev. E. C. Bailey, whose headline appears in the Columbia State of July 27th: "Stop! Look and Listen!" This warning of course was intended for Jones' trains, for everybody knows that all Blease trains have the right of way . Very respectfully, J. S. J. Suber. Strother, S. C., July 30th. Buffalo Dots. Last Sunday night the Methodist church was filled to its utmost capacity and many were denied admittance owing to lack of space, a conservative estimate places the number of neonle nrenent at 800 if hoinc fh? annual Children's Day. The church never looked prettier than on this occasion. The decoration was very tastefully and artistically arranged, and each one acquited themselves in a most creditable manner, each act giving evidence of much patience and careful training on the parts of Misses Lillie and Nellie Riley, which the success of the occasion is attributed to their supervision. Notwithstanding the intense heat every one enjoyed the exercises beyond expression and returned to their homes feeling amply paid for attending under such unfavorable circumstances. Misses Benna Harrill and Sarah Philips, two very attractive young ladies of Forest City, N. C., are visiting their relatives, Messrs. W. F. and J. L. Doggett and Mrs. J. H. Parr. The many friends of Mr. E. M. Hightower ,our popular and accommodating tonsorial artist, will regret to learn that he is real sick a. his home on Mill street. We wisr. for him a speedy recovery and be seen at his shop again soon. Miss Annie Dell Hamilton of Carlisle's fair daughters, is visiting her friend, Mrs. W. B. Todd, on Main street. Miss Hamilton is very pleasantly remembered here, having taughf in the Buffalo High School for three terms. Mrs. W. F. Doggett and daughter, Miss Helen, returned Saturday night from a twO-WPpk's stav in thp mnun tains of North Carolina. Wp were glad to see Mr. W. A. Murphy, formerly of this place, but now of Pacolet, here last Saturday, attending the funeral of Mr. Pinkney Padgett. Misses Julia and Ellen Jenkinson, of Greenville, are visiting: their aunt, Mrs. W. A. Johnson, on Auburn Ave. Mr .and Mrs. N. C. Padgett of Greer were summoned here last Friday on account of the death of Mr. Padgett's father. Mr. J. M. Rathbone of Chesnee, was a business visitor in town Saturday last. Mr .and Mrs. Marvin Rodgers of Spartanburg spent the week-end in R i l'ff uln thn rnme+c a/ M * on/1 AA j. J. Colson, on Union street. Miss Katie Hagon of Columbia is the attractive guest of Mrs. A. L. Jones at the Methodist parsonage this week. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Grace Lawson Wednesday night, a son. Rev. H. E. Hill, assisted by Rev. Mr. Bailey of Cowpens, closed a week's revival at the Baptist church Fridav nicht.. Ijire* ?nJ congregations attended each service, and many sought Christ at the altar. Claude, the 11 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Padgett, we are sorry to learn, is critically ill at his grandmother's, Mrs. Parris, at Union, his mother and father are at his bedside. Mr. J. R. C. Rodgers of Spartanburg is visitig his daughter, Mrs. W. E. Ragans, on Lybrand street. Don't forget you can disprove your faith by your words as well as prove it. REPORT OP UNION'S FINANCIAL STANDING ' * . .. . . ?. The City Treasurer's Books Have Been Audited by Capt. Edmund Bacon, Showing the Condition of . the Town. Following is the report of the condition of the City of Union, according to the audit of Capt. Edmund Bacon, who has just finished with the city treasurer's books: Union, S. C., June 8, 1912. Hon. T. C. Duncan, Mayor, Union, S. C. Dear Sir: I herewith hand you 'ny report of the audit this day competed of the books of W D. Arthur, treasurer of the City of Union. I have checked the receipts and disbursements of Mr. Arthur from June 3, 1910, to the date of my last aldit, to June 7th, 1912. As to the manner in which he conducts his office, I can only repeat what I said in my report of the audit of 1910, and as to my comments on this audit, would respectfully beg leave to renew the suggestions I made two years ago. Respectfully submitted, EDMUND BACON, Public Accountant. EXHIBIT A. Statement of receipts and disbursements of W. D. Arthur, treasurer of City of Union, S. C., from June 3rd", 1910, to June 7th, 1912. RECEIPTS. Cash on hand June 3, *10_$ 3,267.46 Received from? Taxes __ 51,220.76 Loans __ _r 95,488.66 Pines 9,115.20 House numbering 340.10 Sale of cement and gravel 40.00 Licenses 8,622.84 Sale of old Are house 6,200.00 Streets 1,046.67 Board of Health 5.00 Cemetery 696.60 Sewerage 266.00 Union county for work 140.62 Fire department 494.70 Rents 144.96 Police Department 64.60 Library 167.60 Sundries 1.26 Overdraft at Citizens National Bank 416.20 Total $177,717.81 DISBURSEMENTS. \ ; Paid out for? / Lights and Streets X 40,029.46 Police department 9,$$1.20 Bills payable 83,470.16 Mayor's salary 1,010.00 Civic League 701.83 Culp's Bark , 555.20 Carnegie. Library 2,407.66 Interest and discount 16,703.8b Fire department 4,102.00 Printing and advertising 457.9k Aldermen's salaries 829.00 Surveying 165.00 Taxes refunded 2.16 Taxes refunded 927.28 Fines refunded 160.00 Calaboose Sundry small accounts 118.13 Charity __ 72.76 Treasurer's salary 1,660.55 New Are house 6,868.91 Mayor's office 268.27 Board of Health 930.13 Cemetery 349.00 Insurance 89.84 Attorneys', fees 355.75 Jail account 872.65 Transportation 61.04 Licenses refunded 37.50 House numbering 486.35 Exp. council to Columbia.. 36.65 Sewerage 308.10 Exp. W. D. Arthur, Chastn. 19.45 McLure to CSood Rds. Con. 22.20 Street cleaning 189.00 Auditing books 210.00 Armory 110.00 Election managers 38.00 Board of Equalization 32.00 Rent of Mayor's office 50.00 Floral festival 150.00 Tax books, etc. 46.70 Stockade 8.05 Cash on hand? People's Bank 141.20 Merchants & Planters Bank 40.23 In safe 61.88 Total J, .$177,717.81 EXHIBIT fi. Bonded debt of City of Union, June 6th, 1912.. A. 1-0 nni* nor* f T 1 AM |/V1 VWSSfr* JLilV| uivniiu^ Bonds payable at Merchants Exchange National Bank, New York, In 1946. .$15,000.00 0 per cent. Water Works Bonds, pa} able at Bank of Charleston, Charles- jJ ton, S. C., dne In 1938? 40,000.00 4 1-2 per cent. Sewer Bonds. parable at National Bank of Commerce, New York, due in 1944 J 35,000.00 6 per cent Improvement Bonds, payable at Bank , of Charleston, Charleston, 8. C.f due In 1942.. 12,000.00 ' try i 1112.000.00 * Ti' f.. I DEMON 1 ' On Wedn Auj Mr. w. Repres Son, of us witl in Stap nAnu < *1 win tail and have Suit or Ov tion guara dates. Con I MUTUAL r^H^gr exhibit o. Statement of Assets and Liabilities of the City of Union, S. C., June 7th, 1812: r ASSETS. Cash on hand $ 61.88 Cash In Peoples Bank 141.20 Cash In Merchants & Planters Bank 40.23 Uncollected taxes l0l2 2,645.00 Liabilities over Assets or present debt 26,165.72 LIABILITIES. Amounts payable as per list In hands of treasurer..! 3,894.40 Bills payable 24,789.43 Overdraft Citizens Bank.. 415.20 129,054.03 Resolution of Respect. Brother H. S. Porter departed this life the 26th day of April, 1912. Whereas our Heavenly Father, the f?reat Architect of the Universe, has seen hi. m nis divine providence to remove from our band of brothers, H. S. Porter, taking him from his unfinished work of the Tabernacle here below to the completed Temple of the Holy of Holies above, therefore, ^e it Resolved: That the Craft duly regret the loss of this worthy brother from our midst, that in his death Mt. Joy Lodge No. 203 A. F. M. sustains the loss of a faithful, energetic and true member?his brother Craftsmen a loyal, true and tried companion and friend?the community a good, upright and conscientious citizen?the church a faithful and helpful member, while the family has lost a fle voted and loving father. Brother Porter joined the Ancient Free Masons at old Skull Shoals Lodge No. 113 three and a half miles east of Kelton in the year of 1866 and after the lodge was moved to Gowdysville he remained a member there for a few years and was demitted from that Lodge to become a charter member of Mt. Joy Lodge No. 203, A. F. M., in the year 1879, and during his Masonic life he was always at hi,? place in the Lodge and has filled several offices .therefore be it resolved that we bow in submission to the will of God, and these resolutions be inscribed upon a page of our Minutes book, a copy published in the Union Times, as it was and has been always his County paper, and a copy be sent to nis lamily, and that a copy be filed in the Archives of our Lodge, i W. V. Bentley, S. J. H. Howell, I . 'J. M. Little, Committee. Notice. All persons holding claims against the' Humphries-Perrin Co., most present the same, promptly and duly proven, to the undersigned, and all per Ions indebted to said company must make immediate payment to ufc. h' W.AWCnj0hnson, J. P. Walker, Jr. Raceiverg for Humphriee-Perrin Co. S0-2t. STRATION esday and T n.nl ?J Oil |um 1111 miu on . A. McSherry, Spc tentative of M. Mose Baltimore, will be v i all the latest patte >le and Fancy Wool* to come and tlM that Fall and ercoat made, nteed. Don't fo ic! DRY 6001 ! i Haile's, The Big! Forward I 150 pairs of Ladic fords, (small sizes, their orders and m once. $2.00 We're Here to Your Shoe Ii HAIL ' The Leading Shoe MAIN STREET - - % SALE hursday li cial :s & kith rns ;ns. see him wmter ; Satislacrget the IS CO. , ' " Shoe Store 1 % , rajfc? MWEk March ;s' Fine Oxn i \ i l iu v nave lust move at ;ad of >0 and $4.00 Think of itovoct E'S House. <1, UNION, S. C. ' . . . ,. i <:.x , v.J