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PLUCKY JAILER AVERTS LYNCHING Single-handed, Foils Plans of Colleton Bob?Crowd of Fifty Attempts to Take Obbie Boges from Walterboro Jail Threatening to Blow Up Rear of Building?Would be Lynchers Retreat, However, Before Deputy Sheriff's Pistol? Prisoner Charged With Threaten ing Lives of Whites?Taken to Penitentiary. Walterboro, June 16.?What came near being a lynching at the county jail here on Friday night just came to light this morning. On account of the taciturnity of the officers of the law, the attempt to take Obbie Boges, colored, from the jail and lynch him, was not made public until this morning, after the prisoner had been transferred to the Penitentiary, in Columbia, for safe keeping. Lucas Padgett, deputy sheriff of Colleton county, and keeper of the jail, had quite a stirring time with the would-be lynchers, when, in the early hours of Saturday morning, a crowd of about fifty came to the jail and, by sending forward one of their number who was well known, , received admission into the jailer's 1 quarters of the prison. Deputy Protects Prisoner. Threatening to enter the room, j 1 ...1 1.1- - ?:r P n ? wucre uie wue oi me Tanor was sleeping in order to secure the keys i to the cells, the crowd was held back by the deputy sheriff at the point . of the gun, and seeing the determination of Mr. Padgett, they finally desisted in their efforts and left the jail, but threatening to return later. The trouble was started by the ne- . gro, Obbie Boges, beating his wife . severely, for which he was placed in jail. The warrant, however, was ^ withdrawn, and Boges returned to . his home, near Stokes, in this county, to find that his wife's father, it is said, had carried his wife away by force and with her had taken all of. Boge's worldly goods. Wounds Father-in-law. Becoming enraged the negro went immediately to the house of his t wire s lather, and shot the old man, i inflicting painful, but trifling c wounds. He then went to the town 1 of Stokes, where, acting on the ad- I vice of the magistrate, who had been t notified of the occurance, Mr. J. M. ( Bennett, a prominent citizen of that a town, attempted to arrest him. I The negro resisted, and attempted a to shoot Mr. Bennett secured the gun J of the; negro, an old-fashioned muz- i A IE very D You will* find un sale at the Old I Leggett's Premie San horn's C'nfTpf Cocoas, Chocola inent. This is the ri FRIDAY, JUI Finest Salt, 100 lbs 75c. You will never kn until you try the 101 \ sale here every day in tl SATURDAY, Jl Famous Dan Valley away at less than car p as you want for $5.75 p lbs, and 80c per 24 lb ba More Fruit Jars, J Improved Balls Mason MONDAY, Jl 8 packages of the b< Lump Starch and 7 bai any kind Gold Dust or 2 boxes Spotless Cleans 2 packages best Bluein Picks for one lone 50c, Sliced Ham, Slice< choicest Meats, Sliced, r week. IMTWe will save y ask is the same THI Phone lOO zle-loader, and held Boges while th wife of another well known citizei made him fast with ropes. After be ing securely tied the negro mad threats against the entire settle ment, stating that he would kill th entire crowd as soon as he could ge out of jail, and it was these threat which later led to the attempte* lynching. Lodged in JaiL Deputy Sheriff Padgett, being noti -f *1 1 mlu ui vnc aiivai ox vne negro, wen early Friday morning to Stokes, bu on arriving there the person who hai the negro at first refused to tun him over to the officer, but afte much discussion decided to do so. Th negro was then brought here am lodged in jail, and it seemed tha nothing more would be said or don about the affair. At 1 o'clock Saturday morning Officer Padgett opened the jail doo leading into his living apartments after someone had knocked loudlj thereon. With a rush, more than tei men entered the apartment. Threat ening the hold the officer while oth ers entered the room where the jail er's wife was asleep, the crowd wai about to put such a plan into effec when Mr. Padgett hastily regaine< the entrance to the room, and helt the crowd back. Threaten to Blow Up Jail. The officers before this had gotter in touch with Governor Blease, wh( ordered the prisoner carried to th< Penitentiary, which order was car ried out on Sunday, and the entin iffair made public this morning. It appears that the negro was ? iesperate character and quite a terror to the community, and this was ;>robably the cause of the attemptec ynching, for the crowd had learnec :o take the negro at his word anc wanted to remove him before Ik .vould have a chance to carry out his ;hreats. Certainly the bravery and deternination of Officer Padgett prevent;d the lynching. Children's Day Observed. West Springs, June 18.?Children's lay exercises were observed at the iVest Springs Baptist church on Sun lay night. An excellant program lad been prepared by Mrs. W. H, ^awson and Miss Mallie West, whom he exercises were in charge. The :hildren all showed evidences oi ipecial training. One of the most ileasing features of the evening was i song, "The Old Time Religion," by Elizabeth and Catharine Lawson, the \.nie Mae v Vinson. ay in the [equalled stocks of Reliable. We chal ;r Brands, R. C. W ;s and Teas, Lipton tes and Candies, Si eason we stand ready to retui 20, 1913?ONE DAY O white cotton sacks, 55c p tow the Goodness of Cakes rarities of the Famous Sun le year. Fresh supplies wet JNE 21, 1913?ONE DAY ( r Mills, Imperial Finest Pate rices by the barrel, worth I er barrel, $2.95 per hundred g. far Rubbers, and extra cap goods, at prices you can't INE 23,1913?ONE DAY 0 est 5 cent Stick Blueing for rs Octagon Soap for 50c. Washing Powder, 2 bars a >er, 2 boxes Lye, 2 lbs best ig, and 2 packages best ha i Bacon, Sliced Beef, Ch< rhich or Thin to order. Ev ou money and serve y< > square deal we give. L UN n I* Until a short ti; I one person in ? ever tasted a i cracker?as it crisp from the i t d Now everybody ; enjoy the crij ? fresh baked sod I out going to ti TTtiaa/1 o vuv^ua ujLovuit ' ery to you. r . A food to live on. ers. Strength for_ 3 them to the little J NATIONAL BIS? , n 1 ) Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lawsofi. ; The following is the program in - full: i Processional. Rec?"Children's Day," by Josie1 belle Lawson. Exercise?"One Little Penny," by i ten girls. I Rec.?Spiegner Lawson I Song?"Not Made With Hands." I Rec.?Coline Hyatt. - Song?"The Old Time Religion/*] 5 by Catharine and Elizabeth Lawson. Exercise?"Nature's Message," by six girls. Song?"Send the Light." Exercise with candles by six girls. Rec.?"Giving," by Ada Betsill and Onie Mae Vinson. < [ Rec.?"A Little Sermon," by Rfcjl , West. . sjJ Song?"The Blessed Bible." W i Rec.?Louise Duncan. Rec?Inez and EstOlle West. ttj i Solo?"The Sinner and the Soj^ y5 s by Miss Vera Farmer. J Recitation?'"Our Father's ! a?e?" byMiss Mary Crow. i Rec.?"Is It Nothing to You,* . _ Miss Annie White. y , Solo?"It Must Be Told," by LW. H. Lawson. 'f l : Week ab the very best tha lenge the world to \ ilUiams & Co.'s Ro ^ l's, Tetley's, South unshine and Natioi ,sr id your money on any purclial ? 1 ,nlky a Remember er bag, worth and Crackers n r shine Line on UOII t FOTEl ikly. W 3nly Our Specif int flour given to the woi ?6.25, as much ap^ ni9(f 1, $1.55 per 48 dI \ ?ld" patron of is, all the best patTOll tO dunhcate. : ... . . >NlY Dcnem, ddi 25c; 6 lbs. best ^ Two packages day before my kind Soap, pvnppt cnm Lump Starch, eAPel:l SWI" rdwooH T^th lyour neighbor I "51?ct.h1 tafolwU asleep. rail wpII pvopv dnv In fthp OUR SQUARE DEAL MEA ION C UNION, * \ / me ago, scarcely a thousand had 'eally good soda came fresh and oven. r can know and >p goodness of a crackers withle baker's oven. bring the bakStamina for workthe delicate. Give folks. Five cents. CUIT COMPANY Exercise?"Near The Cross," by Misses Vera Farmer and Annie White. Collection, $6.00 A large congregation was present, visitors being present from Glenn Springs and Whitestone. Miss Leone Willeford, of Greenville, is visiting Miss Carrie Smith here this week. Miss Lois Hudgens, of Williamson, was a guest at the West SnrinwQ l>tel on the first of the week. V)r. W. O. Southard, of Jonesville, wIb here one day the first of the w4k on professional business. y. Ryan Crow, who has completed hisVpjond year at Furman UnivoriJl spending the summer here WithvN, Qarents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry , Miss JeaftV has retuined from a visit at Cross Anchor. N. Mr. Wallace Smith, of GVwiville, spent the week-end here wittK^is mother, Mrs, Janie Smith. X , ptH. rnimpil has set the juaurcns v/?vj speed limit for automobiles and bicycles at 10 miles an hour. -w : _jjh . \ L? id Every 1 Americas* or For< oroduce^tter goods ^Sfdrlet, Austin /linn D?: J By"Lwiiiici ixaiseu an jdjakes and Crackt edir 7 does not give satisfaction the Days | J ! *? 20 lbs t B' the Dales g>gef; Is are open <"""tl,,n rid and we WED lor every . Mo"ogI. m m values, for 1 - would be You wi have the out our line t don't come tea-for we < liter or the leys- Lipton and ask or THL le drive that L?wne> ide - awake pecr cnaouend. took advan- More r< ile yon were vnn ovof frti I year* We Invite you to lNS your money back SROCI s. c. 1 I TELLS JOHNSON TO HOLD PRIMARIES Senator Tillman Advises Representative .to Let the People Choose Jonesville-Woodruff - Post masters. Washington, June 17.?Senator Tillman today advised Representative Johnson by letter to arrange for the holding of primaries at both Woodruff and Jonesville for the purpose of selecting postmasters at these two places. Mr. Johnson has not stated just what will be done in the premises, but the action of Senator Tillman is understood to mean that representations have been made to him of such a nature that he is not willing to allow the men chosen by Mr. Johnson for these offices to be confirmed by the senate without nf louef K** 1 " * ? mis luvai ujipruvai oi primary selection. Some time ago Mr. Johnson announced that he would recommend to the president the appointment of Bruce Arnold for the postmastership at Woodruff. There were a number of applicants for the place. At Jonesville the incumbent, R. W. Scott, has been tentatively selected by Mr. Johnson, there being no other applicant for the place at the time when the choice was made. Neither Senator Tillman, nor Mr. Johnson would say anything further tonight than that the former had advised the latter to submit the postmasterships at the points named to primaries. There will probably be further developments in a couple of days. Notice! Notice is hereby given that I have severed my connection with the Lawerence Smith Lumber Co., Union South Carolina. I have no claims upon the accounts that are due them, nor am I in any way responsible for their obligations. I respectfully announce to the puDiic tnat 1 am still in the contracting business, and may be communicated with over phone 219L. J. F. Johnson. List of Advertised Letters for Week Ending, June 20, 1913 L. S. Balkcum, Daniel Boyd, Will Brown, Miss Pauline Burben, Mrs. Maude Coleman,2; P. N. Fant, Miss Allie Garner, O. R. Harris, Miss Cora Mars, Mrs. Janie Moss. Tom McAllister, Mrs. L. L. McLemore, Miss Emeline O'Shields, E. M. Redden, e Richard, J. S. Rogers, G. W. , Miss Emma Smallwood, T. Tie vfe^Tth' L?n* W"ker' irX/satlr Swa 41 r v ttn in u 3ign manufacturers than such lines as Nichols & Co.'s Sur d Pinehurst Teas, ;rs and scores of othe , made at our store. 1SDAY, ?JUNE 24,1913?Of rest granulated Sugar, and 10 e good Syrups, more varieti A 1 ' lure umerent graaes in Darre you will find in one stock eve NESDAY, JUNE 25, 1913?0 am and Red Line tender sw ;he trifle of 99c per dozen. 11 never know Tea goodness i, when you get through you ' 2arry full lines of the famous 1 is and Pine Hurst South Car 1RSDAY, JUNE 26, 1913?0> rs 25c Cocoa, 19c can; Lownej) 3est 15c London Layer Raisir iliable horse and cattle foods, ran, shorts, rice meal, alfalfg ,se and cotton seed meal ever ind in one stock. weigh, measure and coi IF YOU WANT IT. ERY < ? L.. L. V Social Meeting. The ladies prayer band of Mt. Tabor will have a social meeting Friday afternoon. The children are especially invited to attend this .meeting. Notice of First Meeting of Creditors. r In the District Court of the United States for the Western District of South Carolina. In the matter of Samuel Kassler. Bankrupt. T- D?I . JLII jjaunruptcy. To the creditors of Samuel Kassler, of Union, in the County of Union, and district aforesaid, a bankrupt. Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of June, A. D., 1913, the said Samuel Kassler was duly adjudicated bankrupt; and that the first meeting of his creditors will be held at the law office of Jno. K. Hamblin, room 14, Foster Building, Union, S. C., on the '28th day of June, A. D. 1913, at 10 o'clock ip the fore noon, at which time the said creditors .may attend, prove their claims, appoint a trustee, examine the bankrupt, and transact such other business as may properly come before said meeting. John J. Earle, Referee in Bankruptcy Citation to Kindred. State of South Carolina, County of Union. By Hon. W. W. Johnson, Judge of Probate. Wheras, O. T. Gallman has made suit to me to grant him Letters of Administration on the est te and effects of Mrs. Annie Beluc, deceased These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred of the said Mrs. Annie Belue, deceased, that they shall be and appear before me, in the Court of Probate, to be held in Union, C. H., South Carolina, on the .'10th day of June, next, after publication hereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand and seal this 14th day of June, A. D. 1913 W. W. Johnson, Probate Judge Published on the 20th and 27th days of June, 1913 in the Union Times. Opening Books of Subscription. State of South Carolina, Union County. Notice is herebv civen th?r books of subscription to the capital stock of the Consumers Fuel Co., will be opened on Monday, June 23rd, next, at 10 o'clock, A. M., at the office of W. W. Johnson, Union, S. C. Said stock will be divided into twenty shares of par value of Fifty dollars. W. S. McLure, W. W. Johnson, J. W. Nance. Board of Corporators. June, 18, 1913. Mrs. E. O. Smith and children are visiting relatives in Laurens. lie Year can produce on i we offer under ibeam. Chase & Lowney & Co.'s :rs just as prom4E DAY ONLY 11 ? 1 11 /x * ? ? ius pure duik soaa tor es, more different size :1s for retail and better ry day in the year. NE DAY ONLY reet corn, good 12 l-2c until you have tried will be too old to drink Chase & Sanborns, Tet,^i: m - n uima, leas an sizes. 8 IE DAY ONLY I rs 25c Bakers Chocolate I is, 3 lbs. for 25c or 10c S poultry remedies, corn, i feed dry, alfalfa feed y day in the year than lint after us; all we ;o. * aS Vagnon, Mgr. HHHHHHHHBHRBHHHHHHBBMHHH