The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, August 02, 1912, Page PAGE 4, Image 4
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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.
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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
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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..
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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
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1112.000.00
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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.
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