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Hi THE UNION TIMES H VOL. LXV. NO. 42. UNION, S. C., FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1915. ' #1.00 A YEAR FIFTH ANNUAL BE HEI Special Train for Children's Day?Special Low Rates on Railroads for Three Days of Fair?Everything Getting in Shape for the| Biggest and Best Fair Yet Held. The fifth annual Union county fair Will be held Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, October 20, 21 and 22. Arrangements have been made with the Southern railway for a special train from Lockhart and Jonesville on Williesday, Oct. 20, the opening day. Thdfe will be a train from Lockhart ami jonesville early that morning. Bopdes this, for the three days of the fail; the railroads will give low rates foifrthe round trip each day of the nl first day, Wednesday, is to be "otnool Day." All the schools of the <- - tjtS cothtty are to have holiday and the adtniasion to school children will be on%T 15 cents. There will be many athletic contests and much to attract the children, and to please them. Besides, the school floats, school exhibits, domestic science exhibits, and the tomato clubs' exhibits will be more than attractive. Throughout the fair there will b SB* music furnished by the Union Concert Band. There will be horse racing each day and there will be quit* ;f. a number of attractions?something suitable for all, something interesting and instructive for all. Let every body come and help make our fair th< best in the country. ON TWO MONTHS' . LEAVE OF ABSENCE Lieut. R. M. Littlejohn, U. S. A, iB at home with his parents, Mr. am Mrs. Samuel Littlejohn, Jones ville WVUi - j?_ ??1.L.1 ...;n Wj; D1UUVM Via lb. lie VT ill, a thf expiration of his two months* I'ur U l?u?h, foin his regiment at Ft. Bliss P^> ' ^ TWtiw. Lieut. LittUjohn has been ota rFl^idb for the past thro F - years. He gives very entertaining dc scriptions of the possessions of Unci Sam in tne Philippines. UNION'S COTTON MARKET. We know precious little about col ton, neither its production nor mai keting is in our line. But we hav concluded from the two weeks' bulb tin which we operated here that thei are some facts that the general pul lie overlooks. One is: Our local ma ket buys cotton without strict gra< ing. A man might have three bal( which graded carefully would brir 12, 12%, 12%. If he pays 12% f? the three he has struck a just averaj and no one is robbed. That is pr cisely what has been done in some i stances, to our knowledge. There is another fact we discovere Almost every town throughout t State is accused of doing just wh Union is accused of doing, not payii the best market price. We fi further, that in some instances a cal market is higher than the N< York market would warrant, and owing to the fact that a local fij> is on between buyers representi different interests. We found that several days Unio market was under the market in R< Hill, Laurens and Clinton by % to cent per pound. Just how much i tVio mntfor ftf irrftdinil V in these quotations we do not km We give the quotations for yesterd Wednesday, in this issue of The Tin The quotations wore gotten at m Thursday. We will write more ?. wt frnd anything worth telling u J 1 the subject. It is our concern to J ' the truth, pro and con, in so far we are able. POLLOCK WILL NOT , ENTER RACE NEXT YE I Columbia, Oct. 9.?W. P. Poll candidate for the United States i ate in 1914, who was among the itors in Columbia yesterday, dei that he would enter a political c paign in 1916. Mr. Pollock decli that he was giving attention to private business affairs and had g no consideration to any kind of a litical contest. A statement mad one of the weekly papers of the S recently was that Mr. Pollock w ask fpr election as attorney gen Another rumor placed him in the for governor next summer. A MARRIAGE. Miss Idessie Abbott and Mr. 0 Moore, both of Monarch, were qu married Tuesday evening, Oct. 1! Rev. D. W. Garvin at his residen ** ' 1 J ?i A MAOtii/vn Mr. Moore IIUIUB a puoiiiivii Monarch mills and his many fr are congratulating him upon the ning of the charming young lady is to be his life companion. H r i FAIR TO ID NEXT WEEK DISPENSARY FUND GOES TO SCHOOLS J. E. SWEARINGEN APPORTIONS OVER $25,000. Basis of Enrollment?State Superintendant Receives Applications for State Aid?Must Act Quick. Yesterday the State department ol education distributed among: the counties $25,717.16. Of this amount $15,696.41 was derived from the incorru on the permanent school fund, anc $10,020.75 from the recent payment on the purchase price of some of th? old State dispensary property. The money was apportioned on the basis of enrollment for the scholastic year 1914-15. Applications for the regular form, of State aid under the term extensioi law, the rural graded school law an; fVin VticvVi uphnnl law nra now hflin received by the State superintenden from a number of the counties. Ever; school district participating in thes appropriations can not afford to los this State aid for the session 1915-K , hence teachers and trustees shoul send in their applications through th ' office of their county superintenden without delay. , The payments to the counties wer as follows: State Scho< Dispensary. Fund. Abbeville $ 235.11 $ 368.2 [ Aiken 288.19 451.4 \ Anderson 458.82 718.1 \ Bamberg 113.68 178.C Barnwell 220.00 344.f [ Beaufort 108.79 170.4 Berkeley 138.55 216.': Calhoun 118.03 184.1 ?}K,. As Ryia ? VHOl luotuu _ _ _ * * 1, Cherokee 184.98 289.< Chester 196.51 307.J ? Chesterfield ... 172.94 ^ 270/ j Clarendon 206.11 326.1 Colleton 172.81 270/ t Darlington 232.42 364.( - Dillon 133.30 208.1 i, Dorchester 122.07 191.S - Edgefield 186.35 391/ Fairfield ... ... 169.77 266.! >. Florence 317.48 497.! c Georgetown 114.11 178.' Greenville 526.82 825.! Greenwood 234.49 367.! Hampton 119.22 186. Horry 213.28 334. b* Jasper 61.54 96. Kershaw 202.56 317. 'e Lancaster 207.88 325. J? Laurens 258.97 405. e Lee 149.96 234. a- Lexington 224.03 350. r- Marion 135.58 212, 1- Marlboro 170.17 266, Js? Newberry 242.34 379 ig Oconee 232.53 364 >r Orangebugr 390.80 612 ?e Pickens 185.65 290 e- Richland 376.42 589 n- Saluda 153.73 240 Spartanburg 629.70 986 d: Sumter 276.84 433 he Union 226.37 354 at Williamsburg _ 228.58 358 ng York 332.87 52C nd lo- $10,020.75 $15,691: ^ WHAT IS THE MATTER? 'ht ' Editor Union Times, Union, S. C. n?s Dear Mr. Editor: H.j< There is something radically wr with the system of drawing juror m" Union county, and I wish to call vas attention of the people to the ma )W through the press. It is a fact 1 ' some of the same jurors are drawi es* serve year after year, while sorm ()f)n our other citizens are never drawn service as jurors. As I unders! ' ? ?2- - 1 tne law, evey man who ih a quui tej| elector, is supposed to be a qual as juror, unless he is exempt from vice for some reason. It seemi me very strange indeed, that som our citizens are constantly draw AR. 8erve> while others who are eqi as good citizens are never dr The name of every citizen who ien. qualified elector and who is not vjs_ empt from jury service, ought t nied put 'n Jury box. ^ th'8 were < am_ jury duty would not he so heav ire(j those that are continually drawn at some time or other, in the cour iven year3? a" ?f our citizens woul pQ some jury duty. This is what th? e jn expects and this is the way in v itate should he done. I constantly ould PeoP'e talking about the fact eral. 8ome men are always drawn, race others are never drawn. This s be remedied, and our citizens s look into the matter. Yours very truly, W. F. Be liver . . , lietly A stitch in time may save a h 2 the hosiery. ce. The small boy's stomach is ui with in apple-pie order, iends The man who is afraid of woi win- serves to be scared to death. , who Women remind us of ange! cause they are always flying an MONARCH CO* Monarch Mills community held a most attractive fair Saturday, October 9th. This was the second fair this community has held. Two years ago 1 the first event of the kind took place and was a credit to all concerned. The fair this year outstripped even the former one ;the exhibits were unusually fine and showed the vast amount of painstaking preparation. Many county fairs would fail to rank ahead of this one in so far as the exhibits of live stock, pantry supplies, fancy work, flowers and garden produce ark concerned. Prizes were given for the ; best of everything exhibited and blue 1 ribbons were bestowed on other prize t winners. i The following is the list of prizes and the winners: 3 Best display of fancy work?Mrs. 1 Mark Scott, a sewing box. Next best display?Mrs. Glen John3 son, blue ribbon. 1 Special mention was made of work 3 done by child ten years of age?Miss 1? T ai'o Qn n/lnro KI110 riKKnr* -? UVIO kjoi 1UCI Oy l/iuv 1IUUUII. 1 Blue and red ribbons were given for y various articles of crochet, tatting, ? embroidery, drawn work, bags, etc. e Best display of potted plants?Mrs. Nannie Cudd, two jardinieres, d Second best?Miss Mattie Bailey, e blue ribbon. 't Ribbons given for a number of specimen plants. e Best display of jellies, preserves and pickle?Mrs. J. E. Haas, two burner oil stove. Best display of canned fruits and 9 vegetables?Mrs. P. S. Corn, oil stove. 3 Best pantry supplies?Mrs. .T. E. Haas, linen table cloth and dozen napkins. Special mention made of large egg '2 plant laden with fruit?J. F. West. ^ Large pumpkin?J. W. Lewis. *0 Best display of vegetables. First p prize?Mrs. D. O. Willard, garden >9 plow. Second prize?Mr. Maxwell *3 Scott, hoe and rake. Best street dress made by single ^ girl over 16 years of age?Miss Annie 70 )8 ? il PROGRAM FOR THE J1 QUARTERLY MEETING 8% Baptist Woman's Missionary Union 82 for Union County to Be Held at 75 Mon-Aetna Church Oct. 16th. 24 32 The meeting begins at 10:30 a. m. 75 A full delegation is expected. 10 Devotional?Mrs. J. B. Williams. 40 Welcome?Mrs. Eison. 30 Response?Mrs. S. T. Stoudenmire 64 Enrollment of delegates with shorl 67 verbal reports. 91 The Mon-Aetna Society?Mrs. R. L 94 Stutts. .39 Who in Our Local Societies Are Re .57 sponsible for Leading in the Regula .61 Meetings, and What Attitude Shouh .24 Each member Take When Called oi .17 to Lead? Mrs. Ora Fant. .82 Necessary spiritual equipment fo .65 our work. Prayer, Lul 9 22:40. .81 Thess. 5-17. Mrs. J. F. Caudle. .40 Watchfulness. 1 Cor. 16:13. Mis .67 Carrie Hawkins. ..60 Steadfastness. 1 Cor. 15:38. Mis 1.06 Iris Wilburn. 1.65 Strength. 16:13 Eph. 6-10. Mr J. H. Bartles. >.41 Love. Col. 3:14; 1 Cor. 16:L John 15:12. Mrs. S. T. Vincent. Wisdom. James 1:5 3-17. Mrs. 1 E. White. Holy Spirit. Acts 1-8, 2-4-38; John 3-34 4-13. Miss Eunice Thorn son. ??K The Missionary Possibilities of tl 3 'n Christian Church Today. Round tab! the 12:30 p. m.?Social hour. Lunch, tter i;45 p m>?Devotional. Mrs. \ that Finley. n Foundation work in developing t B individual? for y. W. A. program by Mrs. J. Jand Caudle. ified Sunbeams by Mrs. O. L. P. Jac ificd Bon o"" ^ A ? 1? W TJ UfLIfn ?V1 K. /\. S uy ivir?. i\. cj. ?? mvt. B tO ?? e of AUTOMOBILE FOR DR. WHITI n to , lally The congregation of the First B> awn. tist church is going to present is a Ford automobile to Dr. John E. Whi ex" The movement was started in the 1 ? l)e raca class Sunday morning when s lone, eraj hundred dollars were subscril y on to the fund. The movement 1 and gpread to the congregation, and se of machine will probably be presented d do d,.# White on his return from Coli ; law hia on Wednesday afternoon, vhich white's need of an automobile hear reach the rural churches and to that sjst_ him in making calls is apprec while e(j the members of the congrej hould tjon Qf the church, and this promp hould the movement. It is understood t Dr. White, who left the city this m< ing for Columbia, has no knowle of the proposed gift.?Daily Mail ole in Qne 0f a pessimi8t is a J who wonders whether another m sually wife knows her husband half as as he deos. rk de- Some men are so cnostructed they simply have to swindle sc Is be- body, and rather than be idle >und. will bunco their friends. IS I MUNITY FAIR Turner, first prize, $3.00; second prize, ] Miss Alma Harris, $2.00. Best plain sewing. First prize, Mrs. John Blair, pair shares. Best dress made of Monarch cloth ( by single girl under 16 years of age. ( Prize offered by Mr. A. H. Cotting- { ham and overseers. First prize, Miss < Rena Owens, $3.00. I Best milch cow. Frst prize, one ] sack of meal and two of hulls, won by A. L. Stutts. Second prize, one | sack of meal, donated by Southern ( Oil Co. i Hand carving by Mr. Elmore i Thomas and one piece by boy of 15 years was made special mention of. An oW bonnet 90 years old was displayed 'by Mrs. Parks and counterpane 135 years old, thread spun and ( cloth woven at home. A new educational feature of the fair was the Sunday school exhibit 1 which brought out several facts?the Splendid work being done by the Baptists and Methodist Sunday schools and the great opportunity still before them. Of a population of 1725 only 538 are in the Sunday schools. The vast display of the field secretary of the Methodist conference showed the many helps that are always at the disposal of the Sunday school workers. David C. Cooke Publishing House sent by request quite a lot of literature or distribution. An interest was taken in *die whole exhibit by every one, showing the individualness of these thinking people. The numerous charts 'V?? catchy and effective, not the least of which was the cradle roll of 04 ha idled by the Methodist church. luch credit is due Mr. A. H. Cotti: fham, his overseers, the Misses M Cutcheon, Mrs. Clarence McEachei I, Miss Fanny 'Brown and Rev. and w, j. vv. L.ewis ana otners in tne ci nmunity for the splendid success of tl s fair. )uring the afternoon various athU c stunts were pulled off and people o! all ages took an active part in tl ee. ( RLISLE TO HAVE COLT SHOW. Centers in Movement. 'Me/j^le is to have a "colt'" show oV/fay, Oct. 15. The public is invil Aid preparations have been made fol o attractive show, and one that - -wF stimulate the raising of county. br jfnule colts. The show will open t priptly at 12 m. Ve dollars will be given for the . fi?i prize; two and one-half dollars fothe second prize and a ribbon for - ththird prize. One dollar will be r gin as a prize for the "scrub." The 3 si.of these mule colts will be shown n al. ie judges are to be: S. R. Ayr co E. C. Howze and R. B. Gilliam. 1 T1 LOVE OF A MOTHER s FOR HER WAYWARD SON. l'~ pathetic instance of a mother's lohas been witnessed in Newberry. S- A n was imprisoned for knocking hiiother down with a chair and ' bring her body. The mother, broker health but unforgetful of the yc when the son was her baby boy, 1 pled with the law to have the proseon withdrawn, because she had to sent to the hospital?for another ca?and was afraid she could not j j115 sure the operation, saying she could | ncear the thought of his being ;n j ,, pn and punished for his act. If ( ' I shied under the operation she w;d to die in peace, knowing that t e hon was free. O, the depths of . p a ther's heart?never forgetting, ' ' e\orgiving. j ^ j mother thought not of the ciblow which struck her down at ( thnd of her own ungrateful son; htought was that if her dead body ^ wi>rought back home she wanted hty to know that his mother had lD f<en him and had interceded for "a I hrgiveness at the hands of the r I laThere has never been an in>a^ 1 st of sublimer maternal devotion. ev I lady's name is Mrs. T. M. Fant, 3ed foly Mrs. Hert. She came to ias A;a from Germany when 14 the y?Ul ^er m?ther lives in Spart;g, her father being dead. She im. I hi sister in Augusta, a brother pr I ping law in Texas and a brother to inGerman army. Mr. and Mrs. as I Fnd children, with her son, Will iaj._ | live at Oakland mill village. It r rat- w reca"?d that the young man, n ?ted|oier boy' ^ year old, was u jjiat|bt by Deputy Dorroh from Clin- v >rn-1 taether he had fled after strik- v I ir mother and knocking he* t I ddth a chair. The case was set a jfal before Magistrate Player n man I T/, when the mother interposed 2 an'slare related. well I ? Hert Bays that his step fathead him well. The Fants stand c that hn the Oakland community. >me- Stendent Hert of the Whitmire v they nra brother of Mrs. Fant's first |hy?Newberry Observer. 3 UNION COUNT] OLDEST POPULAR YOUNG PEOPLE WED IN GREENWOOD. One of the moat attractive weddings >f the season was solemnized Thurslay at high noon at the home of Mr. ind Mrs. I. L. Johnston on Grace street, when their daughter, Johnnie, secame the bride of Mr. Willie Pierce May. The guests were met on the veranda Dy Miss Irene Turner, who presided iver the guest book. After registering, they were served delicious fruit punch by Miss Ruth Pinson. They were then ushered into the double parlors made lovely by artistic decora tions of ferns and golden rods. This color scheme of green and gold was carried out in every detail. Just preceding the ceremony Miss Ruth Sproles sang "Rose of My Heart" ana "I Love You Truly" with appealing tenderness. Promptly at the appointed | hour the bridal party, consisting of the groom and his brother, Rufus May, followed by the bride and hei sister, Miss Ruth Johnston, entered the parlors to the strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march, rendered j by Miss Alice Connor. Rev. L. P. McGee, pastor of Main Street Methodist church, officiated using the impressive ring ceremony. The bride who is lovely at all times was especially so in her handsome travelling suit of midnight blue gabardine, with hat and other accessories to match. She carried a bouquet of brides' roses and maiden-hair ferns. The maid of honor vied with her sister in loveliness in her beautiful gown of catawba green georgette crepe and black picture hat. She carried a bouquet of pink rose buds and, ferns. Immediately after the ceremony delicious refreshments, consisting of hi Anb" PVAQm OM/J nol/A r.?? -"J L.. wwv,? VI VMUI uuu vaivc, ?>Cir SCI veu uy Misses Eulalla Turner, Grace Pinson, Genevieve Singleton and Sudie May. The many handsome presents on display in the dining room attested to the popularity of the bride and groom in social circles here, The groom is a successful young business man of Gre?ns?o?xi. The brld? ,_ls one of Greenwood's sweetest and rtiOSl pfffpular young ladies. The young couple left at 1:27 via Seaboard for Atlanta, Macon, Athens and other points of interest They will be at home to their many friends after the fifteenth at their home on East Creswell avenue.? Greenwood Journal, Oct. 9th. Mrs. May made a host of friends during her short stay in Union and they are a unit in wishing her every happiness. COMPLIMENTING MISS McDOW. Complimenting Miss Etta McDow, at whose wedding they will serve as bridesmaids. Misses Mary Jones and Kathleen James entertained at a linen shower on Tuesday afternoon. The rooms were bright with autumn roses and potted plants. A large number of friends were bidden to do honor to this popular brideelect and she was showered with exquisite and dainty souvenirs of this happy occasion. rni. i ine nosiesses served ices and pound cake. ELWELL CLUB ENTERTAINED. Mrs. J. W. Mixson entertained the Ed well club Saturday afternoon at her lome on Mountain street and Miss Etta McI)ow was an honor guest. Auction was played at six tables and the prizes were given for top score and he guest of honor was presented with 1 lovely crepe de chine handkerchief. 1'he close of the afternoon was marked >y an ice course, served with cake. OTTON AN!> COTTON f?EEI> MARKET THURSDAY, OCT. 14. Union?Cotton, 12.25; seed, $2.00. Gaffney?Cotton, 12.37%; seed, 2.00. Greenwood?Cotton, 12.37%; seed, io quotation. Laurens?Cotton, 12.50; seed, 2.06. Chester?Cotton, 12.02%; seed, 1.95. Pacolet?Cotton, 12.25; seed, 2.40. Rock Hill?Cotton, 12.75; seed, 2.34. .Jonesville?Cotton, 12.25; seed, 2.00. Clinton?Cotton. 12.50: seed. '2.nn Newberry?Cotton, 12.50; seed, 2.08. SUBMARINE AT THE GRAND. The Grand Theatre will have a Subnarine Motion Picture Monday afterloon and evening. The picture, taken inder the sea, revealing miles of adenture and mystery in ocean's floor vill be wonderfully entertaining1. All eachers in the city schools will be dmitted free in the afternoon. Adnission will be 5 cents to children and !0 cents to adults. Frequently a man thinks he is haritable because he gives advice. Marriage is the process by which a roman tries to get a job as boss. Why is it that little girls always mile and little boys always grin? rs CITIZEN DEAD Mr. W. G. W. Going, Aged 91 Years, Passed Away ? .ursday Evening, Oct. 7. Held in High Esteem by His Neighbors?Worthy Citizen and a Brave Soldier. Mr. W. G. W. Going died at his home on Pea Ridge, near Kelton, Thursday evening about 9 o'clock. He had been indisposed for several weeks, but up to a short time ago was hale and hearty. He was 91 years of age on the 19th day of July, this year. He was born on Pea Ridge and lived all his life there exeent the three en<3 more years he served in the Confederate army. His wife, who was before her marriage, Miss Nancy Dupree .also born and reared on Pea Ridge, preceded him to the grave in 1903. Mr. Going leaves 10 children: W. M. Going of Acworth, Ga.; Miss Eva Going, who resided with her father; John T., E. V., II. B., I). A? Geo. W. and Dr. J. G. Going, all of this county, and O. F. Going of Greenville and Mrs. Rhoda Vaughan, of Adamsburg. He is survived by 01 grandchildren and 00 great-grandchildren. ?, Mr. Going lived in the same place on Pea Ridge all his life. He was held in high esteem by his neighbors, and was possessed of a quiet disposition and a true heart. He was kind to everybody and lived a most ex emplary life. He was a man of few wordsf but his words were well, apoks. en. He was a guileless man, clean in thought and deed. He has left to his numerous descendants the inheritance of a good name and a worthy example. Even in old age he maintained a cheerful disposition and reflected the heart of contentment. , Mf: Goinjj was a member of Mt. Joy Baptist church, and Was faithful to his church. He was loyal to the cause / of the Confederate army. He was true to the best citizenship of his State. \ To say more is but to multiply words. w His long life has closed and he live.1 in the fear of God and in peace with his fellows. The burial was at Mt. Joy church Saturday, a large concourse of people gathering to pay a last tribute to this good man. The burial was conducted by Rev. J. D. Croft and Rev. Lewis M. Rice. LADD-BR ADLEY. Miss Bertie Ladd of Blairs and Mr. J. T. Bradley of this place were married Thursday and left immediately for a honeymoon trip to northern points of interest. The ceremony was witnessed by the immediate relatives and close friends. Mrs. Bradley is not a stranger here, being educated at Clifford Seminary. She is a young woman of rare sweetness of character and possesses those traits of mind and heart that easily win and hold friends. Mr. Bradley is a member of the firm of Bradley and Estes, and coming to Union several years ago, has made a place for himself in the business and social world. He is held in the highest esteem by his associates and congratulations are being showered upon him. And warm welcome awaits him and his charming bride. CIVIC LEAGUE. There will be a meeting of the Civic League on Monday afternoon October 18th at four o'clock at the Carnegie library. Every member is urged to be present at this meeting. Mrs. W. Farr Gilliam, Secretary. A HOUSE PARTY. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wilburn are entertaining a large house party for the Wilburn-Gillespie marriage on Thursday evening. Their guests are Mrs. R. T. Gillespie of Florence, Miss Eloise Jenkins, of Sumter, Miss I.ela M '.1P MnUr onein ~e 131 *" 111 r lorence, i>llss Ruby Bennett of Clio, Miss Margaret Collins of Greer, John Gillespie, James Brown, James McCoy of Columbia, D. N. Wilburn of Furman unversity, Luke Wilburn of Hamlet, N. C., Slarshall Bridges of llendersonville, N. C., and Rev. R. T. Gillespie of Florence. VISITORS FOR WEDDING. Numbers of visitors are here for the McLure-Hausmann weddinpr on Thursday afternoon, and are Mr. and Mrs. Paul McLure, Misses Jean and Elizabeth McLure of Greenwood; Mrs. W. H. Roseboroufch and Miss Kate Roseboroutfh of Chester, William Roseborouprh of Atlanta, Ga., J. W. McLure, Jr., of Charleston, Miss Hess Hamby of Columbia and Miss Jean Rohb of Charleston.