Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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X 4* 4* 4* 4* 4 4* 4* 4* 4* 4* 4* 4 % Useful Chri Diamonds are always 4* mas Gifts. But it isn't a 4* diamonds to everyone ar 4* diamonds except as coll; 4* But the things we sell t - cii aic usnui do w< + therefore doubly appreci Let us suggest such Gi CARVING SETS, TABLE CUTLERY, U* FIRE PLACE GOODS, , TOOL CHESTS, ? SPORTING GOODS, ^ Or should you wish G ^ tarian you'll find a lot o ^ Kitchen Annex. Amoi ^ BREAD MAKERS, 7 BAKING DISHES, J* STEAK PLANKS, FOOD CHOPPERS. Open Eve * Union Hai + Yc OLDe HARL it*** X ^ Why is it t t, rm mm so much 1 ?ff Think than we h ?|f be? It isi <b MnrP the money ^ 1WIWI *, dustrious ?ff - to $30,000 ^ because h * Spend ?{f * AC?C? the true vj ?ft LvjIj spend car That syste ft of his fellc - + (The Old I Merchants + Nation T OF UNI( T F. M. FARR, President. < J. D. ART! * CAPITAL AND S X 4* * * * * * * 4* * * X | Union Plumbin + have moved * quarters and i + to do your 4 water pipe jo + carry all kin % guttering, ridj + + They sell the bes + the market for 1 "J Batteries that i | circuit work, su< ^ gas engines, Aufl | UNION PUIMBINI 4* J- E. KIRBY. + Phone 205-J 27 E. Xfffffffffffi I Don't Waste Enei Spend it convincing lent Vanadium built now. We have shared p during the price. IV about $575.00; Mo Touring Car, $650.0 ! livered any where ii The roads are fim the price is right. , third car a rord. Y yours promptly, the ! be able to get one w L. L. WAGNON J Ford istmas Gifts * in good form for Christ- *? ilways convenient to give j* id some people seldom use ateral for personal loans. j* ihese days, though highly j" ell as ornamental and are *? iated. J" ifts as: f BRASS GOODS, RAZORS AND STROPS, CASES OF SCISSORS, i|? MANICURE SETS, *|? CHAFING DISHES. a. ifts that are strictly utili- *{. f good suggestions in our ng these you'll find: *f> PERCOLATORS, LISK ROASTERS, ^ FAMILY SCALES, > SERVING TRAYS. f ry Evening * dware Co. >e-WARE STORE * # ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ?44444*4?4,44,44,4X * ???-??i ;hat the average man is worth ^ ess in money and property ^ ave a right to expect him to ^ n't because he doesn't make r, for the average man is inand has earned from $10,000 *|? i in the past ten years. It is *)? e doesn't give much serious ther to his income or his out- *|? ?us thought would teach him alue of a dollar; then'he would *|? efully and deposit steadily. *|? ?1 J . :m suuh places any man aneau >WS. 4)* + Reliable) & Planters + al Bank t )N, S. C. I A. H. FOSTER, Vice-Pres. 4. flUR, Cashier. , iTTRPUTS $100,000. T X ^^?^4*4*4*4*4*4'4*4'4''4;*4:' ? 4? 4? 4? 4? 4* 4? 4? 4? 4? 4? 4? 4? X g & Electric Co. | + into their new + are now ready % plumbing and + ibs. They also * ids of roofing, * le roll, etc. 1 * ?t Garden Hose on 410c per foot. Dry f are fine for open J cti as telephones, J tos, etc. 4. i & ELECTRIC CO, ? JULIAN HUGHES. 4* . Main St. Union, S. C. J Jff* w|* ?|? Jfft VZWaraBnBHHMHHMBHMnHHI 111 rgy Counting Them : yourself that the sit Ford, is the car you rofits with you by re iouei i, lorpeao nundel T, five-pasenger 0 Fully equipped, de- i 1 Union county. e, the weather is fine, < Why wait? Every our order now will get >se who wait will not hen they want it. , UNION, S. C. I Agent. | MM??WW??WW 11 Ml llll '. 5 HOLD ELECTIONS AT NEXT SESSION. Number of Vacancies to be Filled by the Legislature?Circuit Judgfts to be Chosen?Supt. of Penitentiary and Members of Board Also to be Elected. Columbia, Dec. 20. Aside from the usual run of business, the next session of the South Carolina general asembly which will convene on January 13, 1913, will be called on to fill two vacancies on the circuit cuit bench was caused by the resignation of Judge Robert E. Copes,, of Orangeburg, several weeks ago. He was elected from the first judicial circuit. Two candidates to succeed Judge Copes are being frequently mentioned. They are P. T. Hildebrand, of a i i a. e xi /? a c^rangeuurg, solicitor ior tne nrst judicial circuit, and M. S. Connor, of St. George, a prominent member of the Dorchester county bar. The term of Judge Thomas S. Sease, of Spartanburg, on the circuit bench will expire soon. So far as is known he will have no opposition for re-election. It is understood that Capt. David J. Griffith, superintendent of the ?tate penitentiary, will run again for the office and that he will be opposed by Sheriff Hunter of Bamberg, and heriff Long, of Union, botti of whose terms as sheriff will expire on January 1st. Only two candidates for membership on the board of trustees of the state penitentiary have been mentioned in Columbia. They are Edwin F. Bookter, former member of the house from Richland and W. S. Huffman, of the Dutch Fork, who was a candidate for the house last summer. ENTERTAINMENT AT SEDALIA SCHOOL. On Friday night, December l&th, the pupils of the Sedalia school entertained the patrons and friends of the school. The following program was well rendered. Song by Messrs. Alverson, Sanders, and Hollis. Reading?'The Messenger", by Miss Browne. Play?"The Spelling Skewl." Cast of characters: Ebenizer Farrel, teacher, Mr. William Alverson. Patsy Bolivar, Thomas Alverson. Groomy Muggins, Brooks Chaney Sleepy Jim, Brooks Bub Jones, __i Walker SteaflH Pinkey Smith Wilbur Browning" Barney Dacey, Roy Chiney Kittie Clover, Jenille Graham Toot Smith, Isaac Bobo Sallie Waters, Sallie Alverson Mary Malony, Olive Tucker I C*? 1.1 n * *? I o uictiiinH orown, ..Lona Mae Humphries. Sis Jones, Eloise Estes. Zechariah Philphot, Albert Estes Mnlachi E^ekiel Davis, Jack Bumett Isiah Obadiah Clamrock Ernest Sims Abraham Brapdlen, _-Clarence Estes Sontr?Messis Alverson, Sanders and Mollis. Then the following recitations were given by the pupils of the lower prades. "Watchinp for Santa Claus", Thornwell Hcnery. "The Chickens", Roy Kervin, Colene Estes. Orin Graham, Bertha Kervin. Epps Tucker. "Boys Wanted", J. D. Graham. rooiinc cranama", Claude Williams. "Twenty Froggies", Eugene Bailey. "I'm Thinking of My Grandma", Robert Henery. "Stick to Your Bush", Walter Estes. "A Song jf Christmas", Bessie Bailey "The Point of View", Maggie Burnett. "Wynkon, Blynkcn, and Nod", Jesse Bailey, Earl Murphy, Herman Bobo. , "Polly's Snowballs", Genola Bailey. "A Christmas Secret" Clarise Estes. "Song of the All-wool Shirt", Willie Graham. "William Doubts." Cecil Burnett. "The Divided Kitten", Fair Eates. "A Mistake About Santa Claus", Mabel Alverson. "Two Ways of Dress", Luther Bobo. "Where It's Always Christmas", Louuse Chaney. "A Little Girl's Lament", Aline Graham. "The Sicilian Captive", Eunice Est.es. "Little Boy Blue", Aline Sprouse. "A Christmas Carol", Sallie Williams. "A Christmas Thought", Mattie Belle Sprouse. "A Mortifying Mistake", Anna Rochester. "Little Orphan Annie", Pauline Bailey. 'Under the Mistletoe", Inez Murphy. "Good Night", Berry Lee Tucker. Vaudeville Act?Messrs. Alverson and Sanders. n 1 ?? * * * Doxes ana canes were sold and a nice little sum added to the school improvement fund. Quite a number of people were present and all seemed to enjoy the evening very much. The electoral college will also make Wilson its president. Tears evaporate before the face that radiates sunshine. Sum mer- Horton. Charlotte, N. C., Dec. 22.?A marriage that will surprise their manj friends was that of Miss Bess Summer of Union, S. C., and Horace I Horton, Jr., of Columbia S. C. which took place in Charlotte Friday evening December 20th. The ring ceremony was solemnized KJJ AWT* *U.4t ATAaillllVIVLUUV OV WIIC JJpiO1 copal rectory, in the presence of i few friends. Miss Summer was on her way frorr .ittle Rock, where she had beer teaching, to Union to spend the holi days with her mother, Mrs. W. W Summer. Mrs. Horton is a young lady ol and accomplishments. She was on* of the most popular young ladies ir the State and is an alumni of Cliffort Seminary. The groom is a wellknown ant popular young business man of Char lotte. Mr. and Mrs. Horton have manj friends and relatives throughout South Carolina and other States wh< will read their marriage with greal interest. Mr. and Mrs Horton will mak* their home in Charlotte nt 007 wool Fourtenth street. YOUNG MAN DIES IN COLUMBIA POLICE STATION Clarence Moseley of Camden diec at police station at 1:20 o'clock yes terday afternoon of pneumonia. Th< body is held at a local undertaking establishment awaiting instructions from a brother, who has been no tilled. Moseley, who is apparently a mar of about 30 years, was reported to th( police as having attempted to tak< his life Wednesday. It is alleged thai he tried to jump into the Congare< river at the foot of the Senate street The man was arrested and brought to the police station. He appearec to be ill and medical aid was sum moned. Arrangements had beer made to take him to a local infirmarj Just as he was to have been removec to the hospital yesterday afternoon he died. Death was attributed tn nnenmn. nia, brought on from exposure. Th< coroner of the Richland county, R. D Walker, was 'summoned, but after i careful investigation, decided that ar inquest was unnecessary. No caus< has been assigned for his attempt U end his life. Mr. Smith, keeper of the bridg< across the Congaree, noticed peculiai fcrttons 'by Moseley Wednesday anc held him until the authorities coulc come for him and take him to th< police station.?Saturday's State. THE PALACE BARBER SHOP NEAR HOTEL UNION THE ONLY WHITE BARBER SHOP IN THE CITY. We employ only the best barbers and guarantee first class service SHARP RAZORS PROMPT SERVICE CLEAN LINEN POLITE ATTENTION wej WILL ArrKbtiAlL YOUR PATRONAGE. THE PALACE BARBER SHOP B. A. WHITENER, Prop. SOUTHERN RAILWAY Premier Carrier of the South Schedules from Union, South Carolin WEST BOUND No. 9?For Spartanburg, Ashevilh Knoxville, Cincinnati, Atlanta, Bii mingham and points west, 9:20 a. m. No. 27?Carolina Special to Ashe ville, Knoxville, Cincinnati and al points west and northwest, 3.07 p. n No. 13?For Spartanburg and Ashe ville, 3:45 p. m. No. 41?For Spartanbure and loce stations, 6:40 p. in. EAST BOUND. No. 42.?For Columbia and loci points, 9:00 a. m. No. 14.?For Columbia and loci points, 11:55 a. m. No. 28.?Carolina Special for Co lumbia and Charleston. 2:37 p. m. No. 10?For Columbia. Charlestor Savannah and Jacksonville, 9:22 p. n Nos. 27 and 28?Carolina SpecialThrough electric lighted train, con silting of day coaches, Pullman car and observation car between Charles ton and Cincinnati. For further information call on lo cal agent, or address L. D. Kobinsor C. P. & T .A., S. H. McLean, D. P. A Columbia, S. C.; W. E. McGee, A. G P. A., Columbia S. C.: S. H. Hard wick, P. T. M., E. H. Coapman, V. I & G. M., Washington, D. C. 4>4>4>4>44>4>4>4>4>4>4>4*4 X ' We Have Jus ; + by Exj :! 60 Men': * : | All Wool, woi + ?i e; on wp aro f ^ yxi/ivvj v/ itx v i % them for $10.00 , * 25 suits worth $ | $13.50. | J. CO \ * r " ?-1" ? 1 It is free?it tells i local and long distan [ vice in your home at i | Send for it today. W phone Manager, or ? *; FARMERS* LINE 1 ! SOUTHERN BELL TE1 . AND TELEGRAPH C S. PRYOR STREET J A^A i.^A A^X A^4. A^A w* *0* ^ 01 if 4 I IF YOU' i YOUR M0NE1 T v In Dry Goods, V V Men s and Bo T V Shoes and Gen x V come to our st< T % the goods at pi move them. t f I. FF No. 7 West V BRADLEY & ESTI AA When You Buy a a Chnnlil ho kraivuiu W There are so many small sho up the cheaper grades of marb i it by apprentices, that you h buying from a reputable firm. A monument to be in good b 1 portions, made of good materi our designs made by artists i 1 ments are symmetrical in pro i built by skilled mechanics wh< marble?and we use only good tomers the middleman's profit Bailey Undei 8 ~ * A AMn ~ LBID^ HIGHE8TMAR '? FOR RAW Fl [' Wool CimmlH I IM mention log thl ' JOHN WHITE&CO. LOUISVII >4?4,4,4?4,4,4,4?4?4>4?*C * >t Received * * >ress * s Suits ! + * th $12.50 to * going to sell ? per suit. Also t 18.00 to go at * HEN. | * ? ?|? (if* ?|# ?if? ?if* ?i|? i^w A rv Postal Brings This Book % how von can have ice telephone servery small cost. 7rite nearest Bell TeleOEPARTMENT LEPHONE OMPANY ATLANTA, GA. t. A, r.r..rm WAN 1 * * rs worth 1 x Dress Goods, % ys' Clothing, % ts Furnishing, % )re. We have ices that will T t roM | lain Street. % iS OLD STAND. Y A^A A^AAAVA A^A A^A Monument You Careful. ps over the country buying le and granite and working 11.. 1 1 aiuiy iviiuw wiicii pu art; aste should be in right proal, w.ell finished. We have n this line and our monuportions, artistic in design, ) are artisans in stone and material and save our cusand agent's commission. i mnuiy vu? it