The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, July 24, 1914, Image 1

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ft THE UNION TIMESJ1" ?????^??????^M?W????? VOIi. LXIV. NO. 30. UNION, S. C., FRIDAY, JULY 24, 1914. $1.00 A YEAR. ' y ' ' t ? ' 'hi1* CONGRESSIO CANDIDA! AT VI About 200 Voters Hearc T. Joluison and Col. Nftcholls Did Not S Congressman Joseph T. Johnsoi and Col. Thos. C. Duncan spoke < ? West Springs Monday morning in th interest of their candidacy for Con gress. Mr. Sam J. Nichols, the othe candidate, was not at the Wes Spring's meeting owing to sickness but did speak at Jonesville Tuesda; as did both Col. Duncan and Con gressman Johnson. The speeches a West Springs were heard by Th Times man and are given below. Mi G. T. Hyatt presided at the meetim and there were 200 people gathered i the school hall to hear the speeches Congressman Johnson was first intrc duced and spoke as follows: "I urged tne people as early as 190 .. to get up petitions for rural free de liveries. There are now 128 rur? routes in the four counties in the dis trict as against four that then existec I made two or three trips to Wash ington before I could get an inspec tor to come to go over the routes de sired. I then rode over the route with him. After that I went to th postoffice department and like in th Bible I was finally rewarded by hav ing my request granted. You hav the rural free delivery because Jo Johnson gave it to you. "I went thmnofVi fho ~~ ^ vitv uioviiw on helped the old' soldiers to fix paper to get .money provided by congress t pay for the horses lost after the sui render of Lee at Appomattox. Thos Cp men and their widows got this mone because I went to them and helpe , ' them to get the application properl filled out. I have gotten through congress 5 HwSb bills. J[n this list of bill? is on 2*0 for the relief of John L. Young. Th Hjjaj, amount was due for services rendere before the war. I kept going to th committee on claims and pressing th matter until I got it through. I col lected another claim ?for T. J. H. Hat 1 ris. He took the census in 1860 an llA.Vv the war broke out, the matter wa hi j neglected. It was more than $400. ayriBpdfrgjM a bill through congress and gc mbnev.. vI got a bill through fo Mrs. Schoppaul, widow of Loui Schoppaul. Who else has ever don these things? I also got a publi building for Union. I was put on th commi^cee of public buildings an* what I said in the committee wa heeded. "This is the first time in the histor my political career that report have been circulated against m character. "Since you endorsed me in the las election, what has happened? Sine then the Democrats have come int * power. I am on the biggest commit tee in congress. It is the committe on Onnrnnmofi/VMO KEA 4^ *?r/\ ?!1,? v.. .|rw*v|/Aiawviio. uuw tu oyu million of dollars are passed every year, l job on that committee makes it im possible for one to serve as chairmar I am chairman of the sub-committe which appropriates every cent frori Woodrow Wilson's salary to the pa; of the scrub woman that washes th floors of the Congressional library, conceived the idea that the Democrat having come into power, it was bes to go through with every reform. I year or two ago we were about t have a panic. I had studied this mat ter and went to the treasury depart ment to see John Skelton Williams He sent me to McAdoo, he is the bes friend you folk have ever had. Thi policy adopted by McAdoo was th identical recommendation made b; me. As much money was put inb this district as was put in the whol< state of Arkansas. You say this hat no effect upon you. But it did. A soon as McAdoo let that money go t< Spartanburg and Greenville and al over the south put the money heh back at the north into motion. Read letter from O. W. Underwood one from Kitchen and one fron Woodrow Wilson endorsing him as a faithful worker, loyal Democrat ant one who was rendering conspicuou service in the house of represents tives. "I have received as many as 101 letters," continued Mr. Johnson, "ii one day from one town in which then was a postoffice row. How can yoi expect that one in such a place neve to make a mistake. 'ijyhave had no companions nor am p\(|ptf of amusement but that I coult . take you or my wife, daughter or any body else by the hand and introduci them to my companions I have had ii * Washington or to carry them into ani resort that I have frequented. I wil return the office to you as clean a3 ii the day you handed the honor to me.' Col. T. & Duncan was next intro duced. He'said he wanted to sav th< right thing at the right time. "I wil give you some of the salient reason! urKtr T JabUa ? A * -..j * ucnii c w mpreseni you in congress and to present some of the rec ord of your present representative. 1 am not a coat tail swinger. I am ou on my pwn violition. This district 01 four counties is the biggest district ii State in point ef industrial devel opment and population?almost one fifth of the voting population of tn< State. The largest interest is that u. manufacturing cotton. The Southerr states are today furnishing 85 pei cent, of the cotton of the world, onb one-fourth of this production is man ' 4 % V -V - NAL I rES SPEAK EST SPRINGS m I the Speeches of Hon. J. T. C. Duncan Monday, how up at Meeting. kr n ufactured by us. The rest is sent to wl ? other sections of the world. We shoulc kr e endeavor to Ret all the benefits of bi - manufacturing our raw .material G< r wholly. Our farms would be increas- prr t ed in value greatly. It also increases Sp i, the revenue of banker and of mer- dn y chant. We must increase three times hi: i- over the manufacture. No member of wi ,t congress has ever helped to bring in Tl e manufacturing for cotton. No coun- it :. try has ever sent out one-fourth of its is ? rapt material and grown rich, th n land is kept up by her manufactured sti i. articles and by her ships that carry i- her manufactured products to other er countries. We must build up our in- Gc 1 dustries so as to get this value. A D. !- country in which agitators seek to o. il stir up the labor against the capital G< t- is on the down grade. G< 1. "The merchant marine is another Jx i- point. We have built a great canal. A< :- What have we to send through that M: !- canal? Government has a few war- Gc s ships, but we have no merchant ves- M: e aels. Our government pays out about ;vii e 350 millions of dollars to other na- th - tions to carry our merchandise for us. e. e ' "I am in favor of building up the jn'| e roads of this country. There should na be provision for the wear and tear of g( d the rural carrier team. C? s "As to 'Rip Van Winkle,' I do not jn, o feel that Wilson, Meador, Underwood Rj - and Kitchen are urcrinc vmi tn J n e Mr. Johnson back to congress. -I do in{ y not. HT d "Mr. Johnson ^is running upon his be y record, as he stated in his Greenville p. speech. That reason is the only thing (j< 0 I shall discuss. It is the duty of one qc , occupying such a position to be im- Qt e partial. He must stand by right, fit- y/ d ness and not the question of friend- an e ship. I have been mayor of the cit> ,y? e of Union. I defy any man to state mj 1- that I have been partial. Appointing tie . men is a duty that falls to a congress- ya a man. If I am elected I will not ya s shift the responsibility of appoint- an 1 ment to the shoulders of the electo- an ,t rate. I am employing no money. I r receive letters asking for money. I s do nbt propose to hije any such help. qc e There have been people who have got- nj, c ten positions since this political cam- ie, e paign, were my friends, are now my ja d enemies. When such a man comes pn s around, cotton statistic gatherer, a revenue collector, preaching for John- Jq y son, ask him what job he has gotten gj| s "br who kin to him has gotten a job. y "The only measures that Mr. John- Mi son has gotten through were pension j^i and relief bills. He has never gotten e through a single constructive bill. 0 You do not need a pension attorney _ in congress. This great district dee mands a man on the job that will get b through constructive legislation. Do jn ^ you believe Mr. McAdoo turned loose h0 that 50 millions??do you believe that on , Mr. Johnson caused him to do chat? jjj, g Why did he not get some of the mon- ^a a ey for Union, Clinton and Laurens? ne y This shows a favoritism that should jj? e not be allowed. If Mr. McAdoo says g^, j one bank is to be built up to the det- col 3 riment of another, he is not a Demo- ^g, t crat- Go ^ "So far as any rumors or reports fn 0 are concerned, I have put out no scan dais nor reports, nor have I hired any- col . body to go about doing such work for yj . me. If you hear any. rumors attack- ce, * ing Mr. Johnson other than his official /ia ?a*- - * ^ ? Q . vwi>u, uv IlUb I.II01 KC lb IAJ UUIICun. f J.j e He will not carry on his campaign in y that way. v hij ? Seeking Ancestry. . Jackson, Miss, July 18.?The Hon. Mayor of Union, S. C., Dear Sir: I , ^ am seeking some information of the M , ancestry of the late Charles E. Hook- ' , er, who was a native of Union district. His father was Zadock Hooker, who p? I lived in Union and owned property ? ' there before he emmigrated to Mis1 sissippi in the early \30's. I would * like to get the naihe of Zadock Hook" er's father and what county he came s from. It is possible there are surviv- we ing citizens, who could tell something ch] .. about it or there may be some record pr sources accessible which would fur- an, I nish some information and locate the aw county from which his ancestors, in a 1 degree, at least, came to settle in Cai ' olina. I shall greatly appreciate the ? courtesy if you may be enabled to make such reference of this letter as 1 1 would lead to the information desired, vei Yours truly, in C. E. Hooker. ?n? . 1 to | Accident While Riding Motorcycle. COr ?~~? re<j * Mr. J. F. McBride, city mail car- U8< rier, had the misfortune to fall from ???i * his motorcycle Sunday near Pacolet, pU1 * and as a result of the fall his leg was fmj ' broken just above / the ankle; both * bones were broken. The place of the " accident is a rough, rocky place in the Ret * road two or three miles this side of 1 Pacolet. Mr. H. K. Drew came along 1 ? in his automobile and carried Mr. Mc- bui ' Bride to Pacolet. Dr. Switzer went sor 1 up to Pacolet in his car and brought tui " him to Union. The motorcycle which wh Mr. McBride was riding was uninjur- for ! ed, Mr. Maurice Gamer rode it bac*. im] to Union. _ gri r Mr. L. E. Hodge says he is getting 1 1 some fine tomatoes from his garden, is - He got the first this'year on June 6. Fr< AMILY REUNION [P. W. G. W. Going Celebrated His Ninetieth Birthday Friday?A Host ot Relatives Were Present. Mr. W. G. W. Goin^, one of the bent lown citizens of this county and ore 10 is held in high esteem by all wh<> iow him, celebrated his ninetieth rthday Friday of last week. Mk\ jink's children, grandchildren and eat grand children gathered to end the day and enjoy a sumptoUs nner at his home. The members s family present were numerous, As 11 be seen by the list given below, le list is as complete as we could git and if there is any omission such I an unavoidable oversight. Here Is e list as complete as we could conruct it. W. G. W. Going, father of the gelation, now 90 years of age. John T>ing, W. Mack Going, B. B. Going. A. Going, G. W. Going. J. G. Going, F. Going, E. V. Going, Miss Eva )ing, Mrs. Rhoda Vaughan, Delia >ing Adams, Mrs. John F. Going, jland Adams, Ora Adams, Essie iams, Cleo Adams, Azalie Adams r. and Mrs. Thomas Going, Basil ing, Stewart Sanders, Paul Sandefs r. ana rars. james Sanders, Mr. and rs. Henry Cudd, Carrie Goinp, Ber a Goinp, Ruth Goinp. Mr. and Mrs. V. Goinp, Mr. and Mrs. W. I. GoP, Robert Goinp, Mary Goinp. An,belle Goinp, Estelle Goinp, E. \. >inp, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. M. V. Goinp. !cil Goinp, Mr. and Mrs. Ben T. Gop, Marparet Goinp, Alice Holcombe. itchford Holcombe, Arthur Goinp. appie Goinp, Mr. and Mrs. Sam GoP and child, Mr. and Mrs. Hosea ebber, Leon Webber, Estelle Webr, Ethel Webber, Azile Webber, B. Webber, Jr., Brooks Webber, Mrs. >orge W. Goinp, Henri Goinp, Clyde >inp, G. W., Jr., Mrs. J. G. Goin;r, tis Goinp, Mr. and Mrs. James Mchirtert Cleo Goinp, J. G., Jr., Mr. d Mrs. W. M. Vauphan, Mary luphan Palmer, Clyde Palmer, Jime Vauphan, Maude Vauphan, Net! Vauphan, Jake Vauphan, Douplas tuphan. Svdnev Vamrhnn lughan, Roy Vaughan, Ruth Vaugh, Mrs. O. F. Going,- James Going d O. F., Jr. Nephews and nieces present: Isaac Page, Hampton Page, John S. >ing, Julius Fowler, M. Fowler, Ani Fowler, Marie Fowler, Gbhie Fow , Ruby Fowler, Sallie Mae Fowler, cob Going, Lunette Going, Ora ige, Ruby Page and Annie Page. Friends present: John Little, Mc ra Little, Ernest Spears, Misses bbie Kelly, Isma Gault, Pearl Kelly, rs. W. M. Sanders, Lila Sanders, rs. Ernest Spears, Lucia Palmer, iss Hattie Frazier and Rev. J. M. ilberson. Death of a Young Man. Thomas B. Vandiford, a young man the 24th year of age, died at theme of his father, near Ottaray mill Sunday, July 19, after a lingering tiess of six months. Mr. Vandiford d measles in February last and ver fully recovered from the effects. ! united with the Fairview Baptis. urch about six years ago. He was tiscious of the approaching end and clared himself ready to meet his d. He leaves an aged father, the ly member of the immediate family, mourn his loss. The funeral wa* idliet.prt MrniHov hu P?., r?? D I hite. Interment was in the* city netery. The father wishes to thank the ends and acquaintances who so idly ministered to his son during ; long illness. Death of a Litte Child. The infant daughter of Mr. and s WMker Black died at the parts' he e near Sedalia Tuesday and .8 buried the following day at Duck nd church. The little child had been k for two months. Party at Wrightsville Beach. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Peake left this ek for Wrightsville Beach and is aperoning Misses Mary Perrin, ances Nicholson, Louisa DuncSfl d Lutie Jordan. They expect to be ay about two weeks. TO THE PUBLIC! The citv water supply is getting ry low due to the prolonged draught the vacinity of the pumping station 1 all water customers are requested use as little water as possible until iditions are improved. A special [uest is made that no consumers ; water for sprinkling lawns and rdens. All available water is being tnped to the city and rain only will prove conditions. R. A. Easterling, Supt. turn From Johns Hopkins Hospite* Hr. M. A. Moore went to Spartanrg Thursday morning to meet his is, Alston and Albert, who are re ning from Johns Hopkins hospital ere they have been for some weeks ' treatment. The lads are much proved in health which is very itifying to their many friends. Vliss Annie Fred, of Augusta, Ga., the guest of her sister, Miss Rosa ed, this week. cital. The handsome new pipe organ T was recently installed in this house of Dr. worship, and the recital was in cele- ed i bration of that happy event. The abo church was filled to its capacity, and in < the splendid program was heard with cap. pleasure. B pen "HOME COMING WEEK" the FOR CLEMSON COLLEGE kep whi Clemson College, July 25.?Approx- e^V'? imately one thousand former studenls and graduates of Clemson college , 1 have already replied to their invitations, signifying their intention of being present for "Home Coming Week," the big reunion occasion the which will take place at Clemson col- acr< lege from noon of August 27th, to noon of August 31st. It is planned D to make this one of the greatest af- Jam fairs ever held, of its kind, by any mad Southern college. The acceptance peal already received make it certain that Kno the capacity of Clemson's large bar- *'] rucits win De taxed to accomodate pita (those who come. this President W. M. Riggs is doing ev- alor eiything possible to have invitations Pre: reach every one of the six thousand out mer\ who have attended Clemson. callt Many invitations, however, have been as 1 returned unclaimed and it is desired the that any former Clemson men who In have not yet received invitations aga write the president. It is the col- fire< lege's purpose to make "Home Com- ger< ing Week" a memorable event in the diat lives of all who attend and it is de- side sired that all old Clemsonites receive ing, notice of the occasion. torn The attendance will have to be lim- pist ited to former students only, because saili of limited facilities. It will be ?.a- star possible to take care of even the thr? wives of those who are "coming back." The The accomodations will be sufficient thrc for only the alumni and ex-students "] themselves, so large will the number the of these be. ing A most enjoyable program is being nigl arranged for the five days of "Home tak< Coming Week." The details of this "' will be announced later. Especially just attractive features will be prepared can for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the ougl 28th, .9th, and 80th, respectively. whi The followincr list contains th? a names of all former Clemson men nou: from Union county. out W. G. Alverson, B. B. Alverson, D. adni H. Arthur, W. N. Beaty, W. N. Bob.), The W. P. Bobo, J. H. Charles, W. D. perl Crawford, H. E. Crawford, M. B. El- was kins, B. G. Faucett, E. W. Foster, J. A B. Foster, W. A. Friday, D. Gilmor*, the A. E. Gilmore, A. S. Goss, H. R. (In- cast ing, P. P. Hamilton, F. P. Hamilton, and W. W. Hames, L. G. Harris, J. L. to t Hawkins, C. L. Hicks, W. K. Howze, shot M. C. Howze, H. E. Jeffries, W. T. Jo- help ter, J. P. Jeter, Jr, T. C. Jeter, T. P. a ft Kennedy, C. S. Lawson, W. L. Binder, han? T. R. Littlejohn, R. M. May Littlejohn, f Willie May, F. McCluney, E. S. Me- DOS( Whirter ,A. M. McWhirter, W. 11. si,jc Morgan, W. S. Nicholson, T. R. Owen, pajr G. C. Perrin, Jr., J. N. Rice, J. II. Kn0 Rodger, J., W. D. Sartor, B. Sea'.e-i, E. M. Shealy, J. D. Smith, W. S. twe Snnth, F. E. Spears, J. M. Spears, 11. fror J. Thomas, L. P. Thomas, J. C. chu Thomas, D. M. Wallace, J. M. Wal- marl lace, N. D. Walker, L. J. Welsh, C. O. fror Williams, L. Welsh, O. B. Wilson, J. caii, M. Wilson, R. P. Whitloek, R. H. He White, J. M., Wilson, W. S. WoiTord. stru Graduates. ? wt,a M. W. Arthur, D. C. Beaty, J. H. kuu( Gage, W. P. Gee, P. M. Gee, W. C. rjj,h Gilmore, F. H. Jeter, R. P. Jeter, A. an(j G. Kennedy, E. G. Littlejohn, J. C. pr> Littlejohn, J. G. Meadow, T. H. Mun- reyC ro, S. R. Perrin, J. M. Rodger, L. G. Southard, J. B. Tinsley, H. C. Wil- the burn. r.- ' The Sunbeam Band of the West Springs Baptist church, under the M v leadership of Mrs. W. H. Lawson, wik ?ive an entertainment at the West maj prings hotel on next Saturday, July p 25, at 8 o'clock p. m. The Ladies' cap Missionary society, will serve ice ?^ea cream during the evening. The pub- "V lie is cordiajly invited to be present. auj^' Miss Mary Jones has returned en from a visit of several weeks to Miss scril Louise Parsons, at Unaka Springs, he \ Tenn. tim< LAST DAY C TO ENROLL Next Tuesday, July 28, is the Last Day to Get on the Club Roll?Be Di Sure Your Name j is There. Tuesday, July 28 is the last day for enrollment. The date of this issue of The Times is July 24. It is just four more days from the date of this ? issue of The Times that you will have c0l to enroll. If you do not enroll on or paj before next Tuesday you cannot vote mal in the approaching primary. If you 2 o will not stop your business, your farm ?iai or your merchandising: long enough to go in person to your club secretaiy j(n, and there enroll your name on the sta1 book, you cannot vote in the primary saj] and you will have 110 cause to blame 'waj anyone but yourself. Just four more sbQ days from the date of this issue of you The Times. July 28, Tuesday, is the ?n< last day. Better go up and enroll. ton L LARGE CONGREGATION HEAR bro SPLENDID MUSICAL PROGRAM can tha There was an organ recital at the to I First Presbyterian church Thursday wh? evening of last week. Professor Paul ask de Launav. an accomnliahoH mnoioion moi of Paris, and who is now organist ac A. Trinity church, Columbia, gave the re- gov OLUMBtA p BADLY W( UNKNOV *. J. H. Mcintosh Fire He is Wounded?Driv< Hearing Reference 1 (Thursday's State.) >r. James H. Mcintosh, well known umbia physian, was shot and nfully wounded by an unknown n, who attacked him shortly before 'clock this morning as the physii was returning: home along rion street after a visit to the >wlton hospital. According: to tements by Dr. Mcintosh the asant, after a struggle, fled over the 1 of the Presbyterian churchyard, uting as he scaled the wall: "Now, won't bother Cole tomorrow," or )w, Cole won't be bothered by you lorrow." >r. Mcintosh recently has been ught forward into the senatorial lpaign, Gov. Blease having: said t he expected to invite the doctor >e on the stage at today's meeting ?n he would answer the question ed at Greenville, as to his stateit regarding the condition of R. Richey, who was paroled by the ernor. here is no clew to the identity of Mcintosh's assailant. The woundman describes him as being small, ut 120 pounds in weight, dressed lark clothing and wearing a cloth Joodhounds, summoned from -he itentiary, arrived some time alter shooting. Bystanders had been t away from the part of the wai. ch the assailant had scaled in his ipe. The trail, therefore, was relely easy. he dogs followed the trail through graveyard to Bull street and ice down that street to the corner Bull and Pendleton streets. There trail was lost, about half way >ss Pendleton street. Statement of Father, r. James Mcintosh, father of Dr. ies H. Mcintosh, this morning le the following statement, as re ted by his son when he reacned i\vlton's hospital after being shoi. Dr. Mcintosh left Knowlton's hos1 about 15 minutes to fl o'clock morning. As he was passing ig Marion street by the First sbyterian church a man stepped from behind a large tree and sd, 'Hands up,' presenting a pistol le did so. Dr. Mcintosh grabbed pistol and grappled with the man. the scuffle the pistol was placed inst Dr. Mcintosh's stomach and i one time. Dr. Mcintosh stagsd and fell to the ground. Immeely the assailant left, crossed the walk and jumped the fence, sav, 'Colie won't be bothered with you orrow.' Dr. Mcintosh got his own ol out and fii'ed twice as his asant got over the fence. An inlt later he fired the remaining ;e chambers to attract attention. attacking party disappeared >ugh the Presbyterian graveyard. Dr. Mcintosh has never been in habit of carrying a pistol, but besuspicious for the last three its that he was shnHnwpH ho hnrJ in his pistol along with him. rhe bullet struck in the right side over the liver. The seriousness not be determined until a thorh examination has been made ch in now in process." t 4:30 this morning it was annced that Dr. Mcintosh had come from the ether which had been linistered for the examination. wound was found to be only suficial and the doctor's condition pronounced "splendid." mong the first persons to reach wounded man were Dr. R. A. Lan?r, B. F. Auman, J. R. Shepherd a number of others who hurried ;he spot from their homes. The ;s and Dr. Mcintosh's cries iu, ) alarmed the neighborhood and in !W minutes many persons were at A. he physician was perfectly cornid, according to those first at his , and at once described the af, saying he had been to the wlton hospital and was returning le, walking on Marion street b en Washington and Lady. I" it of the First Presbyterian rcl\ his statement continued, a i with a leveled revolver sprang n the shadow of a large tree and id on him to hold up his hands, grappled with his assailant and ggled for the possession of the pon, which was discharged, the et entering the abdomen on the it side four inr>ho? oWn V>.muni forcing an exit on the left "-ide. Mcintosh fell but drew his own >lver and fired a number of t-hocs, unknown man disapearing ever churchyard wall and crying, with >ath, "Now, you won't bother Colie orrow." 0 the first person on the scen-3 Dr. ntosh described his assailant us a 1 of small physique, weighing >ably 126 pounds, wearing a cloth and dark shirt and evidently ring shoes with soft soles o.- rubheels as his footsteps were hardly ible as he ran. r. Mcintosh was immediately takto Knowlton's hospital. He debed the location of his wound as vas taken away but did not at that i know how many times he had HYSICIAN FUNDED BY VN ASSASSIN :s Upon Assailant After es Him Away?Sure of to Bothering "Colie." been shot. A crowd had collected in the meantime and a score of men took a stand at the spot guarding against trespass into the churchyard | through which the man had fled. The dogs had been summoned and through . the forethought of the early arrivals found an untrampled area to explore when they reached the scene. The tree from behind which the man stepped is between two lights, one at the corner of Lady and Marior. ' streets and the other in front of the Sunday school building of the First Presbyterian church. The physician in returning from the hospital and approaching the tree had to pass directly under the light in front of the Sunday school building. To Dr. Lancaster Dr. Mcintosh said that he thought he had been followed or shadowed recently and since he had been impressed with this conviction had been accustomed to carry a revolver when away from his home after nightfall. The little group of men assembtc^. at the tree and the graveyard last * night remained until tidings had been received from the hospital and then for the arrival of the dogs and beginning of the chase. In view of the fact that Dr. Mcintosh's assailant had mentioned "Colie," The State offered the govprnnr ' , ...ivu6? ma ifiivaie secreiary, John K. Aull, the opportunity to mato a statement. Mr. Aull, speaking for the governor, said: "Gov. Blease regrets the occurrence very much, as I do. I have a very high personal regard for Dr. Mcintosh and know that the governor has also. The governor's office will lend all possible aid for the apprehension of the party or parties guilty of the assault. the johnson"rifles OFF ON ENCAMPMENT Will Spend Ten Days at Hendersonviile. The Johnson Rifles, company., M. ^ % left Monday for a ten day's encampment at Hendersonville. The company was in command. There were about fifty in ranks. It is understood that the expenses of the trip are to be paid out of the private treasury or fVl O PAmno?i? ?- . J. Lost Barn and Contents. Mr. W. H. Jeter of Carlisle, had the misfortune of having his barn containing COO bushels of corn totally destroyed by fire last week. The loss is a heavy one. Of Interest Here. M iss Mary Craig of Chesterfield and Mr. Charles L. Hunley of Columbia were married last week at Hendersonville, N. C., and will be at home to their friends in Chesterfield after the first. Mr. Hunley is well known to numbers of Union people and they are unanimous in wishing for him and his bride a long and happy life. Serious Cutting Scrape. W. F. Sumner was seriously cut on I Monday at Buffalo. The cutting is alleged to have been done by Berry and Wiley Hall, brothers, and a young man named Malpus. The injured man was in a carriage and it is said he was approached on both sides of the vehicle. Along gash in the thigh and a number of other less severe gashes about the body were received by him. It is said that Mr. Sumner's sons had a difficulty with one of the young men said to be in this cutting scrape on the Saturday preceeding. A Hobo Celebration. A family reunion was held at the home of the venerable C. B. Bobo ,of Sedalia, S. C., on Sunday the 19th, inst., celebrating his 85th birthday. His children and grandchildren?a goodly company?with near neighbors, composed the large crowd. A sumptuous feast of good things were served on the ground in the shade of the great oaks and hickories. After dinner there was joyful singing instrumental and vocal music combined. The pastor of Padgett's Creek church was present and at 4 p. m. preached on "The Choice of Moses." This was a joyful, memorable occasion, a high day for our aged and well beloved citizen. May there be many returns of similar meetings and greetings of dear loved ones. Ice Cream Supper at Brown's Creek. On Saturday night, July 25, there will be given at Brown's Creek an ice cream and box supper and the public is cordially invited to attend. The proceeds will be devoted to fund for painting the church. To Atlanta on Motorcycle. 0 . Mr. Ernest Foster left Union Sunday morning for Atlanta, Ga. on his Harley-Davidson and The Times received a card from him Tuesday saying he made the trip without an accident.