The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, March 12, 1915, Page 4, Image 4
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J. FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 1915.
?i
In chosing Congressman Joseph T.
Johnson to be federal judge for the
new judicial district in this State,
the government at Washington has
acted with good judgment. Congressman
Johnson is well qualified for the
position, both by training and by
native ability. He will preside with
honoi to himself and with satisfaction
to the government.
We do not see cause to criticize him
for accepting the place, even though
recently re-elected to Congress. What
he has done in that respect, men are
doing every day. Fact is, we believe
he shows good sense in accepting a
life-time job, not under the constant
harrassment of parties every few
years. We do not blame him one
little bit for making the change.
A WARNING
We hear a great deal said and see
a large amount of writing1 upon the
question of education. I am not discussing
the question of compulsory
education?that is another matter?
hut the question of education itself.
Ami by education I mean that process
by which the mental faculties
are developed and one is given the
abilil" to marshall the forces of the
mind so that he is able to think
logically, rapidly and deeply. We
hear much of the necessity of education
from the standpoint of citizenship.
We are told, that an educated
citizenship is necessary to the wellbeing
of the State. And that the
State may be able to reach its best,
the education must be general?not
for the few alone, but for the many.
All "this is true. Rut there is another
aspect of the situation. We
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must tuUtHlt' our CMlliiri'M <M rwt; uinii
chained hand and foot by the complex
and merciless business conditions
that are constantly growing more and
more tyranieal. If present conditions
go on in the direction of in
creasing severity as has been the
eas" for the past thirty years, the
untrained man will stand no chance
whatever of success. A merchant
or. for that matter, a farmer, of
today would utterly fail if h> follows
the methods of thirty years ago. All
the while conditions have been becoming
more and more complex.
It requires now no small degree
of skill to conduct a legally organized
business, even of small propor
tiore . upon a strictly legal footing.
If you doubt this, you have but to
' xamine the blanks that every corporation,
small and great, had to (ill
out this year. It required skilled
bookkeeping and considerable legal
1/ nnxt'ltfif] <rr? r? <rr>1 th?*mi?rh with r?tin
of those documents. The fact is.
business of all kinds is so harrnssed
so hedged in by law and so heavily
taxed that it is b.-eominy more and
more a difficult thiny to successfully
conduct one of very humble dimensions.
'Hie day is not far off, it is already
' here, when the unskilled, the un
trained man finds his way to success
in business blocked.
And the conditions are daily becoming
more acute, more complex,
more exacting. There is but one
^ hope for the business man of tomor
row -education.
I realize that this is not the hiyh
f est frreand upon which to base the
plea for education, but it is, nevertheless
one that hrinys it home to
, all. It is hard to yet away from the
"bread-and-butter" question, however
much ane may desire to walk with
bis h?ad amony the stars.
OAKLAND
Oakland, March 9.?First 1 want
to correct an error that was in my
last letter. The word "not'' was
left out by the printer, making rne
say "the farmers are so badly discouraged,"
when it should have been
"are not so badly discouraged." No,
sir, not one whit are they discouraged.
We all know that in all occu
pations in life there are sure to come
misfortune one time or another. So
I guess the farmers are taking it for
granted that last year was their
misfortune and this year will rin>?
Tortune. A farmer is li*ke an old
black snake: the snake contents himself
with his frozen condition all
winter and when the pretty summe,
flays of spring come he creeps out.
stretches himself and takes on an
entirely new life. So it is with the
farmer when spring time comes, he
is sure to rally and put forth his
every effort to make the best crop
yet.
This adage is not so illogical after
all, "It is with men like barrels, the
emptiest makes the loudest sound.'
My, but what about the barrels,
aren't there a lot of them? Everything
seems to be going wrong in the
political circles of this county from
what I can learn. There is a lot of
complaint being made about the bill
that was passed forbiding non-residents
of Union county from bringing
their produce to this county to dispose
of it. I do not see, myself that
such a law should be necessary outside
the incorporate limits of Union.
How much of such produce as has
flooded the market of Union do th"
farmer of this county raise? Practically
none. Well then, why should
we be forced to go to Union to buv
cabbage, irish potatoes, apples and
onions at very high prices, when
otherwise we could continue to buy
them in the county at reasonable
prices. Is such a law as this to the
advantage of the poor, the scant
wage earner, is it democratic (for
the people and by the people), in
chapter 12, 8th verse of St. John,
Christ says: "For the poor always
ye have with you." It is a sure eei
tainty that Christ saw clear through
jthe aires that were to come or He
would not have said this. He knew
the selfishness that man was possessed
of also, his greediness and desire
for the precious and almighty dollar
regardless of how it is gotten, or
whom it will discomfit. Did poo.
Lazarus get the crumbs from the
rich man's table? No. well then,
today is no better then it was then.
The guano that is to be used this
season is, from what I can learn, to
be cut down considerably compared
with what was used last year. One
farmer who used three tons last year
to the plow, says that he is going to
use only one half ton to the plow
this vear. The less that is used, the
smaller the guano account will be
next fall. Cotton was selling for
8 1-4 cents in Union yesterday and
it is the opinion of some that it will
go to 9 cents in a few days. I notice
*^it the cotton which was stored in
the Farmers^ Bonded warehouse is
being cleared out very rapidly.
I tell you it is quite puzzling to
me to know which is b?ing eomnli
merited, my friend "Moxy" or his
letters. Perhaps it is both. jt 1
believe that mostly, it is the ^irls
wanting an excuse to jret direct at
him and are using1 his letters for
n shield. His letters are nice and all
that, hut T'm hard to fool sometimes.
Mr. W. .1. Nance of Union, spent
the dav last Sundav at the home of
Mr. W. A. F.. Black.
Mr. and Mrs. .1. C. Fincher was
visitinpr relatives in the Meadow
\voo()*j section last Sunday and Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. C. 0. Ivey spent the
week-end at the home of his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. I. S. Ivey, of the Brown
Creek section.
Neb.
SANTIIC
Santuc, March H.?Miss Lizzie
Jeter, a "G. W. C." girl, came down
and spent the week-end with her parents,
Dr. and Mrs. J. T. Jeter.
Mr. Robt. Nabors of Columbia,
spent the weekend with the family
of Mr. M. II. Jeter.
Sunday was the usual unfavorable
Sunday yet, Rev. W. B. Duncan,
Jr.. filled his appointment at the
Methodist church.
Mr. Marion Jeter has a position
with Mr. L. B. Jeter this year. Mr.
Edgar Adams, who was with him
has gone back to the farm.
The graded school here gave the
play, "The Country Postoffice," last
night (Monday) and it was well rendered.
The house was packed, ami
all seemed to enjoy the occasion. It
was for the benefit of the school.
Up to three weeks ago our section
was comparatively free from colds,
but it has been a suffering: since.
? nnmlipr nl* nt?rtnlo lm in
in bod for several days.
W?> had two weeks of very fine
weather, but rain set in again last
Friday and now the land is very wet
again. Some plowing was done, hut
too wet. mostly.
Several more hogs have died around
here, and some even after they had
been inoeeulated. The germs must
have alreadhave already been in their
system. The bog crop will not hi
a full one next fall, likely.
Mr. T. H. Jeter lost this week his
last brood sow. The effects of cholera.
He thought she was safe, but
the cholera was indirectly the cause
of its death. He estimates his loss
at easily $7">.00 in hogs.
Some peach trees got a move on
themselves and went to blooming
even the latter part of February, and
I think they are the "early birds,"
among the peach tree family. If so.
if they don't explode the "saying"
that "the early bird catches the
worm," I have lost my reasoning.
Some gardening has been done,
but the weather has been cold, too
cold and wet to plant Irish potatoes
I think.
Hey Denver.
No. 2060 REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
The Merchants & Planters National Bank
At Union, in the State of South Carolina, at the close of
business March 4th, 1915.
RESOURCES
Loans and discounts $224,721.22
Overdrafts, unsecured 372.40
U. S. bonds deposited to secure circulation
par value $ 15,000.00
Commercial paper deposited to secure
circulation (book value) 33.486.30 48,486.30
Subscription to stock of Federal Reserve
bank $ 5,600.00
Less amount unpaid 3,733.34 $ 1,866.66
All other stocks, including premium on
same 12,000.00 13,866.66
Banking house, $8,000; furniture and fixtures,
$2,000.00 10,000.00
Hue from Federal Reserve bank 4,001.67
Due from approved reserve agents in
central reserve cities 6,364.25
Due from approved reserve agents in
other reserve cities 11,511.43 17,875.68
Due from banks and bankers (other
than included in 12 or 13 4,329.23
Fractional currency, nickels and cents 795.96
Checks on banks in the same city or
town as reporting bank 1,019.07
Notes of other national banks 3,786.00
Lawful money reserve in bank:
Specie 15,708.90
Legal-tender notes 5,000.00 20,708.90
Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer
(not more than 5 per cent on circulation
1,950.00
Total $351,913.18
LIABILITIES
Canitsil Ktnek nnid in "5r-n ftnn
Surplus fund 82,000.00
Undivided profits 22,099.53
Reserve for taxes 49.18 23,048.71
Less current expenses, interest, and
taxes paid 2,503.47 20,545.24
Circulating notes 31,950.00
Due to approved reserve agents in other
reserve cities 1,467.10
Due to banks and bankers (other than
included in 5 or 6) 2,393.97
Demand deposits:
Individual deposits subject to check 203,356.87
Certified checks 200.00 203,556.87
Total $351,913.18
State of South Carolina?County of Union.
I. J. D. Arthur, Cashier of the above-named bank do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10th day of March, 1915.
THOS. McNALLY, Notary Public.
J. I). ARTHUR, Cashier.
Correct?Attest:
F. M. PARR, W. F. GILLIAM, L. J. HAMES, Directors.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK
At Union, in the State of South Carolina, at the close of
business March 4th, 1915.
RESOURCES
Loan.', and discounts $369,815.37
Overdrafts, unsecured 1,416.81
L). S. bonds deposited to secure circulation
(par value) $25,000.00
Commercial paper deposited to secure
circulation (book value) \;~i 63,297.09 88,297.09
Subscription to stock of Federal ResQHbk??
bank 6,900.00
Less amount unpaid 4,600.00 2,300.00
Banking house, $12,960.00; furniture and
fixtures, $1,640.00 14,600.00
Due from Federal Reserve bank 2,565.79
Dllp from ii niirnvm I ooopuo .1 .
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central reserve cities 17,706.01
Due from approved reserve agents in
other reserve cities 1,441.59 19,207.00
Due from banks and bankers (other
than included in 12 or 13 11,088.04
Outside checks and other cash items,
$511.28; fractional currency, nickels
and cents, $307.03 818.91
Notes of other national banks 200 00
Lawful money reserve in bank:
Specie 13,996.40
Legal-tender notes 3,395.00 17,391.40
Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer
(not more than 5 per cent on circulation
) 3,750.00
TOTAL $531,451.01
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in $100,000.00
Surplus fund 20,000.00
Undivided profits $21,244.00 $21,244.00
Less current expenses, interest, and
taxes paid 4,113.88 17,130.72
Circulating notes 75,00 >
Dividends unpaid 33.25
Demand deposits:
individual deposits subject to check 238,342.73
Cashier's checks outstanding 259.84 238,002.57
Time deposits:
Certificates of deposit due on or after
30 days 32,202.60 32,202.00
Rediscounts with Federal Reserve bank__ 23,481.87
Notes and bills rediscountcd 25,000.00 48,481.87
TOTAL . $531,451.01
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA?COUNTY OF UNION.
I. C. C. Sanders, Cashier of the above-named bank, do solemnly swear that
the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
C. C. SANDERS, Cashier.
Sub. cribed and sworn to before me this 10th dav of March, 1915.
J. M. GREER, Notary Public.
i uiiKiVv i-a i ? ic. r. Morgan, I). Jones. \V. s. MeLure- Directors
"S. (). S." SIGNAL I E. L. Kingsmore, Buffalo, 1 1.00
Tntal lX'tr, 9r?
L. VV. Webber, Sedalia . $2.00 tota? ___
Herbert Lindsay, .Jonesville 1.00 Notice of Final Discharge.
S. V. Edt ns, Union 1-00 State of South Carolina?County of
R. L. Cromer, Union .50 Union?( out t of Probate.
L. S. Townsend, Union 3.00 Notice is hereby given, that on the
Ernest L. Spears __ 1.00 ioth day of April, 1915, at 11 o'clock,
B. (I. Gregory, Carlisle 1.00 a }'n Court of Probate for said
U. H. Rector, Union ? 1.00 county, the undersigned will make his
Stephen Crosby. Union R. 1_. 1.00 fmal settlement as guardian of the
J. R. Murphy, Clinton 1.00 estate of Ruth M. Wilburn, minor, air>
J. II. Cudd, Kelton, 2 ? 4.00 that thereupon he will apply to the
II. I,. Sprouse, Jonesville, R 1.00 judge of said court for his final disRoht.
Scott, Jonesville, R 1? 1.00 charge as such guardian.
J. S. Going, Union 1.00 p. r, WILBURN.
M. B. Lee, Jonesville l.Or This 10th day of March, 1915.
J. C. S. Vaughn, Santuc 1.00 Published in The Union Times for
J. A. Going, Union 1.00 ? . m ??
C. II. Rice, Sedalia 1.00 Miss Minnie Fleming, who teaches
W. C. Alverson, Union 1.00 nt Kelton, spent the week-end with
James Waldrop, Campohello .50 Mrs. F. M. Farr.
Mrs. W. II. Lancaster, White St. 1.00 Miss Pauline Crawford of JonesRoht.
Rodgers, Union. R. 4 .50 ville is the guest of her sister, Mrs.
J. E. Graham, Goldville 1.00 Laurence G. Southard.
G. T. Charles, Spartanburg .25 Mrs. Roy Rodgers, who has been the
M. C. Ray, Union 1.00 guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Willie Thomson, Jonesville .50 I). E. Wessinger for several weeks,
W. J. Moorhead, Blacksburg 5.00 l"ft this week for her home.
|SPECIALS|
For Saturday
On Saturday, March 13,
we will offer every pair
of Men's Pants at Actual
Cost.
All $7.00 PANTS $4.75
All 6.00 PANTS 4.25
All 5.00 PANTS 3.75
All 4.50 PANTS 3.25
All 4.00 PANTS 3.00
All 3.50 PANTS 2.50
All 3.00 PANTS 2.25
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.tt.ll ^.OU rAlNlS 1.70
We have about 20 Men's heavy
Suits left which will be sold this
day only at half price: $18.00 for
$9.00: $16.50 for $8.25; $10.00
for $5.00.
This sale for One Day Only,
and every sale strictly Cash. No
altera lions.
Union Clothing Co.
D. W. MULLINAX, Mgr.
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