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:f jf! ' M THE UNlbN TIMES m VOL. LX1II. NO. 16. UNION, S. C.. F^DAY, APK1L 18. 191 3. \v. \\\ Johnson. Com p. UNION BOY WINS BELTON BRIDE The Marriage of Mr. Roy P. Whitlock and Miss Mary Inez Geer, in the First Baptist Church at Belton, on Wednesday of Last Week, was a Great Social Event of State-wide Interest. In a ceremony of rare beauty and impressiveness, Miss Mary Inez Geer and Mr. Roy P. Whitlock were wedded Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock in the First Baptist Church, of Belton Rev. W. T. Tate officiating. The wedding was one of distinct social interest throughout the State on account of the prominence of both families, and was attended by a brilliant company of relatives and friends. The church was boautifully decorated in tulle and southern smilax, the color scheme was pink and white. The organist, Mrs. W. A. Clement artistically rendered the following numbers: Andante, by Edward Baptiste, Serenade, by Schubert. Loves old sweet song, Molly. Mrs. W. \V. Collier, of Greenville, sang, "All for You," and "I love You 2? i ' iiuij. hub. punier nas a rare sweei and cultivated voice and the numbers were much enjoyed. As the notes of "Mendelssohn" sounded the bridal party formed. First came the ribbon bearers. Misses Ruth Geer, Gladys Whitlock, Janie Haynie and Sara Geer wearing: white dresses with pink ribbons. The ushers were: Messrs G. H. Geer, U. S. N. A., Annapolis; Blair Rice, Dr. E. C. Frierson, Eugene Geer, Louis Seel, of Belton and Marvin McWhorter, Jonesville. The bridesmaids were: Misses Carrie Wideman, Greenwood; Eunice Bristow, Greenville; Janie Todd, Augusta, Ga., Sallis McGee, Honea Path, Martha Alderman, Alcolu; Mozelle ^ Aldecnaan, -AioaUn-&tda. ^ wadL Sara Latimer, of Belton. Th&y were gowned in alternating pink and white carrying opposite colors of flowers. Especially beautiful were the rhinestone and spunglass ornaments worn in the hair, a present from the bride. The dames of honor were Mrs. H. M. (leer, mother o the bride, in grey charmeuse pearl trimmings, carrying white roses. Mrs. It. J, Alderman, in grey charmeuse, gold lace trimmings. The ring bearer, little Jane Calhoun Geer, looked like a little fairy as she walked before the maid of honor, bearing the ring on a pillow. Miss Margaret Geer, was gorgeously attired in white lace, carried white flowers and preceded the bride. Lohengrins march was played as the bride entered with her father. They were met at the alter by the groom and Mr. Roy Fant of Union, acting as best man. The bride was handsomely gowned in white brocaded charmeuse entrain, elaborately trimmed in pearl and rare old lace. Her only ornament was a diamond and pearl la Valliere, the present of the groom. The long tulle veil was fastenon with lilies of the valley. The impressive ceremony which included the bestowal of the ring, and through which Mrs. W. A. Clement softly rendered "Loves Greetings". An elegant reception followed the wedding at the Goer Hotel, whioh wae l?vi?h. ly decorated in ferns, smilax and cut flowers. During the evening Misses Mattie Vandiver, Nannette Campbell, Annie Childs gracefully presided at the punch bowl. Miss Margaret Clement rendered several musical selections. Among those registered in the bride's book from out of townwere: Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Geer, Charleston; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Geer, GreenfiB . Mr Vivo I M CI.f ville; Dr. and Mrs. C. C. Geer,, Greenville; Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Geer, Greenville ."Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Geer, Douglasville, (;a., Mrs. Ida F. Whitlock, Jonesville; Miss Belle Whitlock, Jonesville; Jean and Gladys Whitlock, Jonesville. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Geer, and is a charming young woman. She is widely dod ular, and since the announcement of her marriage she has been the center of social interest. Numerous dinners, luncheons and showers preceded the wedding. Air. Whitlock is a young man of pleasing genial manners, and of sterling worth. He is connected with the bank of Landrum. They were the recipients of many costly and beautiful presents, notable among WANTS GRADE SEPARATION AT BUFFALO CROSSING Committee Appointed by the Chamber of Commerce Takes up Matter With the County Commissioners? Fly Campaign is Extended Another Week. At the monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce last Thursday evening, a committee was appointed to appear before the County Commissioners and urge them to provide a grade separation at the Buffalo crossing. This committee, consisting of Mr. J. P.. Westmoreland- rhuirmnn m a Moore, Mr. J. Gordan Hughes, Mr. P. E. Wilburn and Mr. W. K. Sumner, met with the County Commissioners Monday morning and presented their case. After a conference with Mayor Duncan it was agreed that the City and Council would do the necessary grading and prepare the approaches if the Southern Railroad would keep their agreement, made some time ago to purchase the right of way, build the abutments and the bridge. It is now up to the property owners, fronting on the strip of road that will have to be closed, to consent to the closing of this road. There have been many accidents, some fatal, at this crossing during the past year and enough money has been paid out in the settlement of these claims to build the crade seDaratinn many times over. There was action taken upon the proposition to build a general bonded warehouse, a new cotton platform and to inquire into the merits of the bill introduced into the Legislature by Senator Macbeth Young and passed by that body during the session of 1911-1912, providing for a $200,000 bond issue or a special tax levy to build roads in Union township. Fly Campaign Extended. Mrs. Macbeth Young, presideqt of f^Tcampaign will be extended another week, giving the contestants until five o'clock Monday evening, April 21st to get their flies in. On account of the cold weather during the past week, it has been very difficult to find the flies as they crawl into the corners and cracks and out of the way places. Columbia College Glee Club. The Columbia College Glee Club ...111 x- _ T T ? i m J ?in cume iu union on j. uesaay evening, April 22, and give a concert in the Union High School auditorium under the auspices of the Ladies Aid Society of Grace Methodist church. The club is composed of eighteen young ladies under the direction of Miss Owen. The program they present is of an unusually high order, and they have been enthusiastically received every where. Friends here look forward with pleasure to the visit of the Methodist girls. The admission charged will be 50 cents and the concert begins promptly at 8:30 o'clock. The program is as follows: Carmena Wilson-Rhys-Herbert Glee Club. Hark, to the Mandoline Parker Misses BraHdv. A Charming Fellow Eyrnan Glee Club. Within a Little Wood Root Misses Mahaffey, Glenn, Carter and Crum. Kigoletto Quartette __Verdi-Spindler Miss Mary L. Wise. Hunter's Song Kuken Misses Wimberly and Eady When Love is Kind, an Old English Melody Hark- Hark! the Lark Schubert Glee Club. The Same Old Story Olney Kirk Miss Lucile Kirby. Mammy's Lullaby Jamison Glee Club. Staccato-Polka Muldei Miss Iva Mahaffey Wanted, a Husband Warnei Glee Club. Many a man fails to forge aheac because he has the looking backwarc habit. A sleet storm visited Cheste. 'flbes day morning. s them a chest of silvr from the mothe anu a dining suit irom tne rather o: I the bride. I Mr. and Mrs. Whitlock left for ai extended trip. They will be at honv r to their friends after April 15th, ii ; Landrum.?Anderson Daily Mail. OVER 1,000 HAVE fl . EXAMINE More Than One-Fourth rHi More Week for Free fci body Help with the I Only in the last week has Union County begun to realize what? ft means to say that one-fourth of tht children of school age has hookweffn disease. Last Saturday 186 patient "J applied for treatment. In many ilies all the children of school *(?6 have the disease and are now being treated. At first everybody seemed to take it as a huge joke just to gest that there were any cases of the disease, but even the doubting Thomases have been convinced, and hope there is no citizen in our county-J who is as foolish as to make such M statement, for by so doinar he showfli mental effects of the disease, and neighbors should see that he prints treatment. Only one more week wM examination and treatment be gfofQI free in this county. Over one thou*? and people in this county have availed themselves of the opportunity and been examined. In 1910, the first year the work wafc. begun in this state, only 86 casea were treated. In 1911, there wert treated, and last year caMjt were treated. Work is now being caf* ried on in thirteen Southern states The disease does not exist in thM North because the heavy frosts kfiH out all the parasiles in the ground. 1 We understand that there are Utw tie children in this county who havfl severe cases of hookworm disease and are not being trehted. Some whd' were examined in the schools and their parents refuse to allow them to take, treatment. If such cases exist in yottr; neighborhood, it would be the act of A Christian citizen for you to use yowg influence to have these children trea&i ed, and to talk to their fathers anjSjj mothers explaining the caueeJpi^K symptoms of thq disease rnfltht P pie manner in wJ|i<A 51 mu come the false impression and prejvlfil Gov. Blease on Dr. $ Columbia, April 15.?The following interview on the resignation of Dr. ^ C. Mitchell as president of the Uni-\ versity of South Carolina was dictated by Governor Blease: "I am not surprised at Dr. Mitchell's leaving. I knew when I made my inaugural in January that I was sending in a centre shot, and when I introduced my resolution at the board meeting the other day, which I alone voted for, I saw before me a resignation. Broken-down and retired politicians may vote against you, but they are generally losers, and I never get disheartened when they disagre with my ideas. It is a sign that I win?and I did. When a fellow is pausing be-j tween two jobs, a resolution like that! < from the governor and chairman offl ?? PRETTY WEDDING 1 ON WEDNESDAY i ] i The Home of Mr. M. B. Meador Ne , Union, was a Scene of Beauty < 1 Wednesday When His Daught< ' Miss Annie Ruth Meador, and ft * Bothwell Fant Were United ^ Marriage. f r Q ' Marked by a simplicity as beauti as it is rare was the marriage Miss Annie Rruth Meador and 1 K r Bothwell Fant, which took place 11 ^ ' Wednesday evening ,April 16th, a the home of the bride near Un] : The ceremony was performed by I . ^ Lewis M. Rice and was witnessed r 1 a large number of relatives I j friends. The vows were spoken in i ' parlor which had been converted i a fairyland for the bridal party. ^ ' mantle was banked with white r c< and ferns an dsoftly lighted w w many candles. I 1 As the notes of MendelssolJ ^ 1 Wedding March were soundenl Miss Beatrice Wilburn on pianoH Miss Auressie Wilburn on the viU the bridal party descended' fromH - stairs in the following order. VI r came misses Annie uutn ana Uf 41 f h'ant, sisters of the groom; ti< Misses Lena and Alma Cart* i Chester; then Miss Mary Carttt ! e Miss Bessie Atkinson oi CM* 11 n each wearing dainty hand emi W( ered voile gowns and carrying on !EEN P FOR HOOKWORM id the Disease?Only One lamination?Let Every^Hookworm Fight. dice which existed in some cases. There are hundreds of white child ren in mis county who have never been to school and cannot be reached In this way. One public spirited citi'.en in the county took this work in charge and induced thirty cases of this kind to be examined this week? all these cases lived near him and practically all of them were found to be infected with the disease. This was a noble act?and by improving *h* health of his neighbors he is profiting his own family from disease hod is adding good citizens to his community. i th the Southern states the record tor the past three years shows that Over one-half of the children of school age who live in the country, have lioofgporm disease. , Thousands of women are physical wrecks today the result of anemia or lack of blood in childhood, brought on by the disease. If taken in time these catea can be cured, but if the disease oontiaues too long before it is treated, certain parts of the body never de iwji ui luiiiuuii normally. *)This work is carried on with the nope that it will be an object lesson sanitation to those ilving in the ftOfentry. In the large towns and citiae, the law requires the premises kept in a better condition than is done j&^jnntfy schools are a hot bed for AS propogation and spread of many &8<Mises. The United States govern||e0p puMl the State Board of Health out. a pamphlet on home and sanitation which should be HmT; and used by every one. bulletins .may be secured at the ^jjljkealthy bo<iy??5l^|S^j^ jftelp toth this work for this last week. I!i I iiTcneu s Kesignation the board makes him hasten to the other job, even if the other fellows do vote "no." So, after that resolution, I am not surprised that I won my victory as soon as I did. And, now, answer me a question: How do you suppose those trustees, the students, this Chamber of Commerce here and others feel, saying to Mitchell, "Oh, doctor, we can't do without you; dear doctor, please don't go," and he replies: 'Aha! good little boys; I love to hear you beg, but I have another job back in my old home." "I care not for thee, Only temporarilee, tra la." "Who knew him best?they or I? It is an old saying, and a very true one, 'He is a wise eruv who knnw? when to quit.'" kets filled with narcissus and ferns, rhe maid of honor, Miss Mattie Williams, entered alone and wore a lovely gown cf shell pink crepe de chine ind carried an arm boquet of pink oses tied with pink ribbon. The >ride came in with her brother, Mr. l.eon B. Meador, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., ind was met by the groom and his >est man, Mr. L. B. Jeter, Jr., of Sanuc. The bride was handsomely jowned in white silk tissue with trimnines of nnint 1 - nL u _ , ,?vv miu pcan?. one arried a shower boquet of white carations and maiden hair ferns. She is the daughter of Mr. M. B. leador ,and is a charming and atractive young woman. She possessing gentle sunny disposition that wins or her the admiration of many loyal riends. Mr. Fant is the son of Mr. and Mrs. >. B. Fant of Santuc, and is a popular nd successful young business man. 1 An informal reception was held afsr the ceremony and a delicious ice ' >urse and old fashioned pound cake as served by the bridesmaids. Mr. and Mrs. Fant will make their ome at Santuc. M. S. i Of Interest Here. j Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pech Clarke, r revard, N. C., have issued invita- f ins to the wedding of their daugh- r r, Miss Nancy B. Clarke to Mr. enry Carrier, of Greenville. The adding is to take place at high noon e i April 30th. e COLUMBIA HOTEL DAMAGED BY FIRE TUESDAY MORNING New Building to be Erected to Replace Damaged Structure?Lorick & Lowrance, One of the Oldest Firms in the City, Suffers From Fire and Water. Fire Tuesday morning seriously damaged the Columbia hotel building on the 1500 block of Main street. The structure is owned by Lorick & Lowrance, whose grocery and hardware RtnrPQ npnimiod ? , VVVU)?VU ?IIC 11131 uuur UII Hie southern side of the building. By remarkably pood work, the Columbia fire department confined the flames to he western side of the two south wings of the Columbia hotel and to the stores of Lorick & Lowrance. The value of the Columbia hotel building was placed at $60,000, on which Lorick & Lowrance carried $50,000 insurance. The loss on the Columbia hotel building is variously estimated by the insurance companies at from $25,000 to $30,000. The 1 greatest damage was on the western side of the two south wings of the building, the first floors of which were t occupied by Lorick & Lowrance, one of the oldest and most substantial 1 firms in Columbia, and the two upper stories occupied by the bed rooms, palors and writine: rooms of the Co lunibia hotel. The north wing of the Columbia hotel, containing on the second floor the dining room and kitchen, was practically undamaged, as were the Jones Carpet Company and the Riedlinger Confectionery Company,, which occupy the two stores on the first floor of this wing. The damage to the extensive stock I of groceries and hardware of Lorick & Lowrance could not be ascertained i yesterday. The value of their stock i on hand is estimated at over $75,000 1 terday that his associates intended to . replace the damaged structure with a ] new building which would be a credit ] o Columbia. Their plans for rebuild- ] ing are not far enough advanced yet ] for a description of the edifice which will reclaee thp nM i- -. , VV/lUIIlUItl I1UIUI building. Lorick & Lowrance will occupy temporary quarters for the present in , The Way of Faith building on Tay- ] lor street. The wholesale business of , the firm will not be interrupted by the ( fire, as it carries a large reserve stock f in its various warhouses in Colum- y bia. The retail business in groceries x and hardware will be resumed on f Taylor street as soon as the insurance j adjusters finish thir work, which will be within the next day or two.?The g State. A MARRIAGE. c 1 n i:? *-* miss v>ora towards, of Buffalo and j. Mr. George Graham Poole were mar- jried Sunday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock 8 in an automobile near Buffalo. Rev. <; H. E. Brewington performed the cere, p, mony. Mr. and Mrs. Poole left on the 6:40 train for Waynesville, N. C., to spend their honeymoon, after which they will be at home to their friends in Union. s The many friends of the young p couple wish them a long and happy jj life. a r Mr. Boney Goes to Atlanta. Si Mr. Samuel E. Boney, who has been j, with the News & Courier for sovorai . . jy years, has resigned his position and ^ gone to Atlanta, to accept a position f( with the Atlanta Georgian. ] Mr. Boney is a hustling, energetic newspaper man and is sure to make ^ irood wherever he goes. He did his first newspaper work on The Times j( and we heartily congratulate him on the great success he has made of his :hosen work. t\ddr ess at Chamber of Commerce. (j. clu Rev. R. C. Wooster spent a day . ast week with Rev. W. D. Wakefield / - * d? ..... ... w.c evening ueuverea an ad- |t> Iress to a number of prominent citizens at the Chamber of Commerce flrj ooms on the "white slave traffic" and ^ rave incidents of the part the govern- ^ nent is taking to stamp it out. Mr. Wooster is not a stranger to ^ he people of Union, having preached t the First Baptist church on sevral occasions and interested his hear, rs greatly. U, YOUNG MAN DIES FROM INJURIES W. M. Green, a Young Man About 20 Years Old Was Run Over by U. & G. S. Train Monday and Died on Tuesday?He was Said to Have Been Drinking When the Accident Occurred. Mr. W. M. flrppn r?f nnflToi^ ? young man about 20 years of age, was run over by the U. & G. S. train near the station here Monday, and his arm mangled to a pulp, necessitating amputation a tthe shoulder. He died the following afternoon about two o'clock. From what could be learned the unfortunate man was drinking, and had lain down beside the track and with his arm thrown over the rail. He was run over by a coach which was being carried to Buffalo for repairs. Young Green was from Buffalo, but originally from near Clyde, N. C. His parents are now livnig at that place, and his remains were taken there for burial. An inquest was held by Coroner Godshall, but the jury has not yet rendered a verdict. The jury will hold another session on Friday. Anti Cigarette Service. On Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock at Green Street Methodist church ,the Sunday School under the direction of the superintendent, Mr. L. E. Fike, will have a special Anti-Cigarette service. A most attractive program has been prepared, consisting of recitation, songs and an address by the pastor, Rev. W. F. Gault. This entertainment is sure to prove most interesting and is the first of its kind ever held in this county. A cordial invi tation is extended to everybody to atApril 25th. A program has been pre- ^ . pared including an address by Rev. r Tivr n:-, TV. ? - w. m. xvice. winner will be served, picnic style and you are invited to be present. A MARRIAGE. A marriage which came as quite a surprise to their friends was that of Vliss Carrie Belle Foster and Mr. Edward C. Fore, of Georgetown, which >ccured Tuesday morning April 15th., it the home of the bride's parents on *Vest Main street. The ceremony vas performed by Rev. W. 1). Wakeield and was witnessed by the famiy and a few friends. The bride wore a becoming and itylish suit of brown with hat and cloves to match. Mrs. Fore is the youngest daughter f Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Foster and las a hnst rtf fi-lnn.!.. J? tL:- u - ..lEuua in mis ner girilood's home to wish her long life and lappiness. After the ceremony Mr. ind Mrs. Fore left for a bridal trip iouth after which they will be "at ome" to their friends in Georgetown. Progress' Prize Winners. Progress has just closed a big subcription contest in which valuable rizes were awarded. Mrs. J. A. Holngsworth was awarded the fine pino, which was the capital prize; she eceived 705,025 votes in the rontpat Miss Cora O'Shields was awarded econd prize, a $15.00 mahogany writ, lg desk. She received 56,400 votes, liss Emma Wilhurn was awarded the lird prize, a $10.00 watch. The >urth prize went to Miss Irene Kass>r; the fifth prize was won by Miss ena Rivers Hobo. The remaining rizes were mon by Miss Mary Kerjlas, Mrs. Claude Gresham and Mi3s isie Kelly. Died at Monarch. Mr. J. G. Conley, aged 86 years, L!~ ? ' * * * cu hi. ins nome at monarch, Wednesty morning. He had been in poor >alth for about a year, and was sudinly seized fatally Wednesday. He aves nine living children. Coroner Godshall made an investiition, because of the suddenness of e death, but found it unnenessarv ?. J hold an inquest. Mr. Conly was a man of excellent aracter and was a faithful Christn. Mr. W. R. Bobo, of Sedalia, was in lion Monday.