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W IMI THE UNION TIMES [=| t 1 \v. Johnson, Uonip. VOL. LXV. NO. 15. UNION, S. C., FRIDAY, APRIL1!), 1915. #1.00 A YEAR /. W. GREGORY FEDERAL Wires Congressman Johnson to Hold up Appointment?Gives as Reason That He Was Not an Expert Accountant, Therefore Could Not Conscientiously Accept Position. Mr. John W. Gregory, who had hpen splerterl hv Cnntrrpssmnn .Tnspnh T. Johnson and Senator B. R. Tillman for appointment to a federal job which carries a salary of $3000 a year has notified them that he declined the position to which they had recommended him and to which he would, before now, have been appointed. The position was that of State Agent in the Internal Revenue Service, the duties being that of going over the books of corporations making income tax returns. Mr. Gregory, since learning that the work required a man who was an expert accountant, decided that he could not 1 conscientiously accept the nlace, and ' so notified both Congressman Johnson and Senator Tillman. The telegram and letter sent by Mr. Gregory and also a letter in reply sent by Congressman Johnson, follows: Telegram: Union, S. C., March 30, 1915. Hon. Joseph T. Johnson, Washington, D. C. Have decided to decline the place offered me. Will write you fully. (Signed) .John W. Gregory. Mr. Gregory then wrote the following letter: T T Ci n * K l_ on union, o. marcn ou, i?ia. Hon. Jos. T. Johnson, Washington, I). C. My dear Mr. Johnson:? About a week ago Mr. Blackwood wrote me that he had sent in his ' resignation, and that no doubt I would soon receive my appointment, but I had noticed by the papers that quite a numebr had been asked to 1 resign, in order that ex{>ert accountants might he appointed to take their places. Now, when I wrote Senator Tillman accepting this place, I told him it was only on condition that I could fill it acceptably to the government, as I was a little conscientious 1 about what I did, and when I saw it required an expert, I feel it my duty to ask you to withdraw my name, as I am not an expert accountant. I have handled a great variety of books, for the last twelve or thirteen years, and have a pretty good knowledge of books in a ireneral wav. Vet I do not claim to be an expert accountant, 1 never having kept books of that kind. I trust I have made this matte\ plain, and you can readily see my reasons for taking this course. I appreciate, however, your efforts in my behalf, and thank you just as heartily as if I had been appointed. With kindest personal regards, Sincerely yours, John W. Gregory. Congressman Johnson, in reply to Mr. Gregory, wrote as follows: Washington, I). C., April 1, 1915. "Mr. John W. Gregory, Union, S. C. My dear Mr. Gregory:? I have just received your letter. It was a great pleasure to me to show my friendship and appreciation by being able to offer you such a desirable place. I had an idea that you were a great expert in handling all kinds of books. I still think you have, in vour modextv. nndpr-afnto?. your ability. With best wishes and high regards, I I am, Your friend, Joseph T. Johnson. Sacred Concert The Song and Praise service was held Sunday afternoon at Grace Methodist church. The choir was 1 composed of Mesdames C. H. Peake, F. H. Garner and J. F. Walker; Misses I.utie Jordan, Maude Garner, Pearl Goforth and Kathryn Layton; Messrs L. H. Carlisle, Otis Lancaster and Sam Harris. The program consisted of familiar hyms which the congregation joined and several anthems by the choir. Miss Kathryn Lavton takinir thi? soln nnvta Holy City was beautifully rendered by Mr. Sam Harris, and Messrs Carlisle and Lancaster sang a duet, which was greatly enjoyed. The decorations consisted chiefly of palms and masses of exquisite carnations and hyacinths. All Bids Rejected All bids for the $2.r?,000 worth of bonds for retiring Union county's past indebtedness have been rejected by the county commissioners, and new bids will be received on April 17. Returns Home Mrs. C. T. Murphy will return home this week from Spartanburg. She has been in the Steedley hospital for several weeks for an operation for appendicitis. Mrs. Murphy has many friends here who will be glad to know she is recovering so rapidly. DECLINES APP0INTMEN1 NO PRIZE FIGHTS FOR THIS STATI Governor Orders Charlesto Sheriff to Act?Cites Drastic ' Laws?Penalties are Severe. Charleston, April 6.?Warned _h Sheriff Martin, after he had receive positive instructions from Gov. Mar ning, the promoters called off the It round bout between Greek Brown c Atlanta and Tim Callahan of Savar nah, bantamweights, and other fisti bouts scheduled for tonight. No at tempt was made to have the contes Ticket holders were given thei money back when they appeared a the arena. Gov. Manning in a telegram yestei day ordered J. Elmore Martin, sheril of Charleston county, to stop a priz fight scheduled for Charleston las niirht. The ficht was tr? h?v? K<u> held under the auspices of the Fla Athletic Club. The following telegram was ac dressed to the Charleston sheriff: "I call your attention to article ! section 12, constitution, and sectio 338, volume 2, code 1912, on matte of prize fights. Enforce this law." Section 338, code of laws 1912, vo ume 2, reads: "It shall be unlawful for any pei son or persons to engage in priz fighting, or to be a second in a priz fight, within the limits of this Stat? any person violating the provisions c this section shall be punished by fine of not exceeding $1000 or impris onment not exceeding three years, c both fine and imprisonment in th discretion of the court. Any perso or persons, either upon their respor sibility or as officers or agents of an club or association, who shall aid c abet, by offer of a purse or money o other valuable inducement, or by lei ting or giving the use of house a grounds, or who shall in any wa whatsoever pffpct or ronoo o mioJ' meanor, and, upon conviction, shall h punished by imprisonment not e> ceeding six months, or by a fine nc exceeding $200." Article 8, section 12 of the consti tution, reads: "All prize fighting is prohibited i this State, and the general assembl shall provide by proper laws for th prevention and punishment of th same." Later in the day Gov. Manning rt ceived the following telegram fror Sheriff Martin: "Your telegram with reference t prize fights received. Your order will be strictly enforced." Civic League Meeting There will be a meeting of th Civic League on Monday afternooi April 12, at 4:30 o'clock, at th Chamber of Commerce. The ladic interested in a "city beautiful" ar urged to attend, as the league wi be reorganized. Mrs. Macbeth Young, Secy. Goes to Hospital News has been received in the cit that Mr. W. F. Walker of Greenvilh is quite sick and has gone to John Hopkins hospital for treatment. M Walker is known and loved by nurr bers of people here, who will h grieved to hear of his illness. I i ^ ? Kradburn-ltippey Miss Maud Rippey and Mr. Ricl ard Rradburn of South Union, wer happily married in the presence c ? rew iriencis, Saturday afternoos April 4, 1915. The ceremony wa pronounced by Rev. L. L. Wagnoi the officiating minister at his res fience on South Church street, Unioi Five Times Larger Than Stated The new "Midget Marvel" flou mill to he put in operation at a early day here by Messrs J. G. Goini Ottis Going and James McWhirter i to be a 25-barrel mill instead of a f barrel mill, as published a few week ago. The mill will have a capacit of 25 barrels a day?quite a lot mor than 5 barrels a day?just five time that much. It is understood that in addition t grinding wheat, the concern will oj prate a meal and grist mill. In fac they have for some time been makin meal and grits, and the flour mill wi put the promoters of the enterpris in shape to meet the needs of Unio county in the matter of bread sup plies furnished at home; for they ir tend to increase the capacity to mec the needs as the business prows. Carried to Hospital Mrs. R. A. Easterlinp was carrie to the hospital in Columbia for a operation Monday. News has reache her friends in Union that she is raj idly recovering, and will soon returi This news will be pratifyinp to hf many friends in the city. \ | LIEUT.-GOV. ^ <t- * v ; ~ < w l?\y< *, wt A \ ' v ;e " ^ >f n Who will speak on "Christian * thp Rail v T^qv ovorniooc o-f 4 -w J JL-^ LA J ViWi ViOV/O CI W v. I- v 3 Carlisle will be the ground of a n great oratorical battle on Sunday, :r April the 11th. Four of the State's foremost orators will be the conten" ders. It is impossible to predict the r_ winner as yet. Come and see for e yourself. What? Rally Day, of course. Who? Carlisle circuit of j. the M. E. Church. South. When? Sunday, April the 11th at 12 M. a Where? Carlisle Methodist church. Yes, you are invited. Come?every '. ir body is invited to attend and to bring ie a basket of dinner, as dinner will be n served on the ground. All indications point to a recordy breaking crowd. It is the talk of the: ir county. You cannot afford to miss it. ir The pastor, Rev. Watson B. I^ncan, Jr., has spared no pains in t i ,r lecting the speakers and a rare y is in store for all who attend. William Spencer Gurrell, the giftcJ PENSION ROLL UNIC Class A.?Robert Butts, Union; F. R. Cudd, Sedalia; H. P. Grady, Carn lisle; Gassaway Hodge^L. J. Mooro, y Union; William Mi'lwood, Union* N. e I r* :n_ v/. a?viiniof uuiiuavint*. e Class B.?G. W. Harvey, C. I'. Fineher, Zaeharia Reaves, Jonesville. Class C. No. 1?Warren Barnett, 11 Union; R. R. Evans, Union; J. B. Goudock, Buffalo; Isaac Gregory; S. ? C. Greer, Union; G. C. Greer; Y. F. s Kirby; Gideon Keisler, Loekhart; .1. T. Long, Jonesville; W. II. Murtishaw, Union; E. F. Smith, Jonesville. Class C. No. 2?J. S. R. Alexander, it, Kelton; J. M. Arnold, Union; H. 1,. i, Barnett, Union; James L. Betsell, !e Cross Keys; Blair Irwin; Noah Buice, Jonesville; Sam Barnadoe, (. Union; J. A. Breasington, Union; U C. B. Bobo, Scdalia; John Connelly, Sedalia; W. S. Crossley, Union; Riley Crocker, Union; T. W. Cooper, Cross Keys; J. H. Crosby. Union; - T. J. Dill, Jonesville; It. W. Davis, Jonesville; T. F. Eisoft, Jonesvil'e; y J. C. Eison, Jonesville; J. J. Ei'son, e. Union; J. 1). Epps, Blairs; Shelton |S Eubanks, Cross Keys; Samuel C. r- Eastus; Jerry Farr, Union; J. T. >- Fowler, Union; J. M. Fants, Union; M. Griffin, Buffalo; W. T. Goodwin; J. S. Gregory, Union; W. M. Cogan, Jonesville; John Garner; James J. Garner, Jonesville; Daniel Garnei, Kelton; W. II. Harris, Santuc; J. W. Hill, Loekhart; John II. Ili'ghtower, ? Buffalo; J. W. Hodge, Jonesville; W. ' II. Harrison, Coleridge; T. G. Hyatt, 1* West Springs; John Harvey, Carlisle; IS Elias Horn; T. J. Hughes, Jonesville; ?' A. K. Harris, Union; William G. Hughes, Union; J.A. Kennett, Union; 1- R. J. Kirby, Union; D. E. Lillian, Jonesville; S. K. Johns, Santuc; W. F. Jackson, Cross Keys; John R. u. Jolly, Union; R. II. Johns, Gibbes; ,, C. W. Jeter; M. C. Lake; Wiley Lawr son. Coleridge; M. B. Lee, Jonesville; fg J. G. Lathan, Loekhart; J. A. Lancaster; R. S. Long. Jonesville; An:s drew Mitchell, Santuc; J. M. Millv wood, Pinckney; J. G. Mosley; Robert Mabrv. Union: J. W McH AUfo n ~ Carlisle; M. F. S^'MeCoilouKH;* Park, Jonesville; J. H. Puckett, Buf0 falo; J. E. Paulk, Union; Richard G. Rochester; J. II. Roberts, Union; J. t M. Robinson, Jonesville; E. A. Stokes, ^ Carlisle; J. B. Shelton, Union; C. F. 11 Scales, Union; J. C. Sinclair, Union; e John A. Stewart, Union; W. II. Sims, n Sedalia; Cit Trammel; W. M. Turner, Union; J. C. Vaughan; J. R. Varner, Gibhs; W. J. Vanderford, Kelton; Sam Worthy, Union; T. J. Young, Union; C. M. Wright, Union; J. A. Weathers, West Springs; T. W. Wright, Union, d Class C. No. 3?S. S. Bogan, West n Springs; Nancy Burnett, Cross Keys, d M. A. Boyd; Mary C. Foster, Jor> dansville; Ellen Edwards, Jordan; 1. Fannie Ham, Union; Naomi Jolly; sr Eliza Lowe, Union; Rebecca McDnniel, Union; Martha Mabry, Jonesville; A. J. BETHEA **r> feftv X . ' '-* : ;i f t V H Citizenship" on Sunday at he Ms+odist Church, Carlisle. president of the South Carolina University, will speak on "Model Bible Readers." Lieut.-Gov. Andrew J. Bethea, one of the State's most popular speakers, will speak upon the TibOl OUUJCt'lj \_yll J IISL lil II L/ILlZtlllSnip. Prof. D. W. Daniel, who is regarded by al! as one of the most prominent orators of the State, will also make an address. Last, but by no menas the least, Dr. J. Henry Harms, presi dent of Newberry College, the men^tioning of his name is enough said for every one who has, as well as | those who have not heard him, are Ihunfry to hear this eloquent speakler. .The subject of his address will [be 'Church and Education." ! B isides these four masterful addresses there will be plenty of good r Crood eats in abundance. And (Sn-y 'welcome for each and every w^? attends. We will look for I "you. IN COUNTY FOR 1915 Ellen C. Palmer; Rhoda Vanderford; Fermelia Vinson, Helton; Nancy West, Union. Class C. No. 4?Malinda Ayeoek, Helton; Jane Allen, Jonesville; Jane Adams, Union; Mary J. Blakely, Mt. Tabor; Sarafr Brandon, Union; Mary A. Holt, Union; Ramath Bates, Union; Fannie Bobo, Cross Keys; T ana Briggs, Union; Cynthia Bailey, Union; Ann P. Bobo, Cross Keys; Josephine Billings, Buffalo; N. C. Balus, Union; Sarah S. Barnes, Lockhart; Permelia Coleman, Jonesville; Elizabeth Charles, Union; L. A Clo..L- ^ . ?. v/iUI l\y MUIHUI' , 1U. /i. V. til'ICr, Lockhart; Josephine Crawford, Union; Jane Crawford, Union; Sarah A. Clement, Union; Mollie Davis, Union; Amanda Duke, Union; Delia J. Davis, Union; Lucinda Dabbs, Union; Mary E. Edwards, Union; Rebecca A. Edwards, Union; Ida Fowler, Union; Orpha Fowler, Jonesville; Amanda Floyd, Union; Margaret M. Fowler, Union; M. E. Floyd; Rachel Gontrie; Mary Gaulden, Santuc; Nancy George, Union; M. C. Gore, Cross Keys; J. D. Graham, Union; Sallie J. Greer, Union; Julia Gregory, Union; Mary Gault, Union; Sarah Green, Monarch; Carrie Humphries, Union; M. J. Harmon, Jonesville; Cynthia Horn, Union; Fannie Harrison; Kizzie Ilorrell, Lockhart, Susuannah Hyatt, Jonesville; E. O. t Hedgepeth, Jonesville; Amanda Hyatt, West Springs; Mary E. Harris, Carlisle; Lizzie Hames, Union; Harriett Henderson, Santuc; Amanda Humphries; Mary Hawkins, Union; Fannie Holcomb, Elsie; L. C. Jeter, Union; N. A. Jolly, Union; N. J. Johns, Union; N. C. Jeter, Santuc; J. F. Jeter, Santuc; E. A. Koon, Santuc; M. A. Knox, Jonesville; E. M. Kinard; Elizabeth Lancaster, Union; 11. A. Lambright; Madeline Lawson; Virginia Lipsey, Santuc; D. S. Lancaster, Pauline; Charlotte Lawson, West Springs; Mary Lipsey, Jonesville; J. B. Lindsay. Union: E. I fci. McCravey, Buffalo; Lilly Munro, I Union; Daisy McDaniel, Union; J. A. I Murphy, Buffalo; Louisa Morris, Buffalo; Mary Morris, Jonesville; Harriett Nelson, Adamsburj?; Mary A. Nahors, Buffalo; Ann Powell; Susan Palmer, Mt. Tabor; E. A. Pet tigrew, Union; N. S. I'ruitt, Union; Ellen Parr, Union; S. PL Odell, Union; Z. D. Rountree, Buffalo; M. E. Robbins, Buffalo; Sallie Ray, Union; Julia E. Rainey; Permelia Smith, West Springs; Rebecca Sumner, Buffalo; M. C. Sartor, Union; S. L. Shuttleworth, Union; Jane Sumner, Buffalo; Mary E. Sprouse, Union; Sallie Seizemore, Union; Eliza Sanders, Kelton; Martha Sumner, Gibson; N. T. Sims, Whitmire; Mary Sharpe, Union; Franees Tate, Jom.sville; Jane Vinson, Union; France* J. Vinson, Union; Sallie Vanderford, Adamsburf?; Nancy White; Sue A. West, Pauline; Nancy Woodward, SCHOOLS TO CE "FIELD DA VOTE ON BOND ? ISSUE TUESDAY The Vote was For Bonds 624; Against Bonds 834?How the Vote Stood at Each Voting Precinct. C( The bond issue was killed Tuesday by a vote of 834 to 024. The issue U] was lost by 210 votes. There was p, a total vote cast of 1458?about one- j0 half the voters expressing1 themselves at the polls. There was some little ^ excitement at a few of the precincts f, throughout the county, but in the main, the day passed off quietly enough. By five o'clock The Times jn bulletin had posted every box in the y county. The following is the vote by precinct: jr Yes No Santuc 22 20 Knitting Mill 60 45 Dj Meador 2 25 !, Buffalo 47 20 Monarch 51 80 C( West Springs 7 70 jy] Lockhart 40 20 ^ Courthouse 223 102 ? Jonesville __04 1 Coleraine 3 28 ^1 Adamsburg 9 25 Kelton 9 97 Carlisle 17 22 fi: Black Rock 16 7 v. Cross Keys 44 53 r| Gibbs 5 43 j, 624 834 ' ? 1 T Marriage of Popular Young People ^ The announcement of the marriage . of Miss Lula Bishop and John Laurence Martin, of Spartanburg, will j be read with genuine interest, by the c friends of the young people in this city and section of the State, though !/ to many of them it may come as a 11 surprise. The ceremony was read Sunday afternoon, April 4th, at the residence of Rev. Lewis M. Rice, the f1 officiating minister, and was wit- )( nessed by a few close friends. i The bride is a daughter of Mr. W. W. Bishop of this county, and is a \ young woman of unusually fine character. She is a pretty and vivacious brunette, and numbers her friends by the score. Mr. Martin is prominent in the business and social world of Spartanburg, and is receiving the congratulations of numbers of friends upon his good fortune. 'c Death of Mrs. Lillie Kent T J? Mrs. Lillie Kent died at her home "j the the Excelsior Knitting Mill, Saturday morning, April 3rd, and was hi buried in Rosemont cemetery the following day. Mrs. Kent was, before h her marriage, Miss Lillie Hawkins, w and had been married one year. She a was 20 years of age. She is survived by her husband, Mr. S. K. Kent. R . ai AGED POET AND h SOLDIER PASSES S (Wednesday's Spartanburg Journal.) d? Major William M. Foster, age 90 j, years, died Monday night at the home * of his daughter, Dr. Mollie E. Fos- ^ ter, at Cherokee Springs. His death followed by a very brief illness of pneumonia. The deceased is well known in j,. Spartanburir. where he resided with his daughter on South '' Liberty street. He was a veteran of the civil war, at one time a member of the South Carolina legislature. He was a poet of recognized ability and his "sermons in verse" may be found in many homes throughout this sec- ^ tion of the county. He was a Latin student and spent much of his latter day in coaching students in this language. g The funeral services were conducted this morning at 10 o'clock at ttu Cherokee Springs Baptist church by the Rev. W. P. Smith. He was buried with Masonic honors. j' Major Foster is survived by two ^ sons?E. J. Foster, of the Cherokee ' section, and W. A. T. Foster, of Fair- ^ forest, and three daughters, Dr. Mol- , lie E. Foster, of Cherokee Springs; 'j Mrs. R. E. Hopkins, of the same 't] place, and Mrs. Florence E. Spelli- ^ nam, of Savannah, Ga. His wife, who was Miss Sarah Surratt. of Gaffnev. died several years ago and was buried in Spartanburg. Major Foster had a host of friends in Union, who will be grieved to learn of his death. lie was a resident of % this city many years ago, and will be jr remembered by the older citizens ir here. p The best work in the world is done j,' by those who don't demand credit ^ for it. n Even pleasure becomes irksome if it's in the nature of duty. ? Buffalo; Anna Wilkins, Union; Hachel West, Carlisle; Marion West, Pauline; Lettie Watkins, Whitiniie; Nancy A. Ward, Jonesville. ai LEBRATE Y" ON FRIDAY reat Preparations Are Being Made by the Schools of the County for r,Field Day" Exer cises Next Friday?Large Attendance is Expected?Elaborate Program for Day. The schools of Union county will debrate "Field Day," Friday, April ,h. Great preparation for a day of nusual interest has been made. The ropram for the day will be as folws: At 10:00 o'clock Friday morning le meeting of the Union County eachers' Association will be held in le Courthouse. At 11:00 o'clock the primary and itermediate contests will be held in le Court-room. At 12:00 o'clock there will be an ispection of the exhibits made by le different schools. At 1:00 o'clock there will be a Icnic dinner on the grounds of Cen al school. At 2:00 o'clock there will be a pro;ssion formed at Central school up Iain street to the corner at Citizens ational Bank, thence to the ball rounds at Excelsior Knitting mill, he Union Concert Band will lea<? ?e procession. The athletic program is as follows: 100-yard dasn; running high jump; isius mrow; zzu-yartl dash; pole ault; running broad jump; half nun. an; shot put; girls' 100-yard dash; iris' potato race; one mile run. At 8:00 o'clock Friday evening lere will be the literary contests, hose contests will be held in the igh school building. Special reduction in railroad fare om Lockhart. Jonesville, and Lockart Junction will be made for school lildren for the round-trip. The event this, the second year, is tpected to eclipse the splendid day 2ld last year. The schools throughit the county will have holiday and lere have been a large number of itri'es for the various contests to s entered upon that day. ess wTllard wins vorld's ring crown White Hope" Makes flood. Healing Jack Johnson in Twenty-sixth Round Habana, April 5.?.Tack Johnson <ile from his own country, today >st bis claim to fistic fame as the eavyweight champion of the world, he title was wrested from him by ess Willard, the Kansas cowboy, the iggest man who ever entered a prize ng and a "white hope" who at last as made good. The dav after tomorrow. JnhiKnn is wife and a little group of friends ill sail for Martinique, there to wait passage hack to France, where Dhnson proposes to settle down and sad the life of a farmer, raising pigs nd chickens. There is no doubt that e is through with the ring. VVillard is going hack to the Uuited tates to win the money which was enied him today when Johnson got 50,000 before the light started, Wiltrd taking only a small part of the et receipts. Just what his share as is not known. Wore Himself Out Today's fight probably has no arallel in the history of ring battles, or 20 rounds Johnson punched and ounded Willard at will hut his blows ii v. |?ci ?.it|jihm,v hjss [lowcriui as me ght progressed until at last he ?emed unable or unwilling to go on. Johnson stopped leading and for iree or four rounds the battle beween the two huge men was litt! lore than a series of plastic poses of hite and black gladiators. So it was until the 2f>th ronn 1 hen Willard got one of his widelc winging. windmill right hand mashes to Johnson's heart. This was lie beginning of the end. When the round closed Johnson ent word to his wife that he wa.; all 1 and told her to start for home, he was on the way out and was assing the ring in the 2(5th round 'hen a stinging left to the body nnd cyclonic right to the jaw caused ohnson to crumple on the floof of tie ring, where he lay, partly outside tie ropes, until the referee coftnted :>n and held up Willard's hand in ikon of his newly won laurels. (loult School Will (live Play The fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth rade pupils of Gault school will ive two plays next Saturday evcnlg, April 10th, beginning at 8:00 . m. One play is "Too Much of a ood Thing;" the other is an Ethiopin play: "Stick to Your Word Gal." dso will have two pantomines and lusic. The public is most cordially invited small admission fee of 5 and 10 ?nts will be charged, which will go >r benefit of school. A girl with a dimple will laugh at nything a man says.