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J " ' U,'v #?*.-; j , A " - ?' EH THE UNIoli TIMES |M| VOL. LXV. NO. I:!. UNION, S. U., FRIDAY, (H'TOISKI! litlo. ..oO A YKAK BEAUTIFUL WE FIRST BA Church Tastily Decorated on Thursday When Miss Ruth Maria Wilburn Became the Bride of Mr. William Bryjyi Gillespie. A wedding marked by beauty and impressiveness was that of Miss Ruth Mariah Wilburn and William Bryan Gillespie, which was solemnizeu Thursday evening at 7:3 Oo'clock at the First Baptist church. The ceremony was read by the bride's pastor, the Rev. George P. White, assisted by the Rev. Richard G. Gilespie of Florence, a brother of the groom. Church was decorated artistically, palms increasing in height from centre outlined the semi-circular rostrum, the white covered posts being looped together with airy tulle. Upon the posts tall crystal candelabra lifted their tiers of lighted tapers and at the base were banked great bunches l c tu^ r? wi ca11li i iiu pt*ws iur iiiu reception quests were marked by butterflv bows of tulle. Miss Beatrice Wilburn presided at the organ, playing the wedding marches and a preliminary program. The bridal chorus was sung by a bevy of young women and instituted a pretty custom. As the first notes of Mendelssohn's wedding march sounded cheerily to the waiting throng the ushers entered and took their places in the chancel. They were: Marshall Bridges of Hendersonville, N. C., Hervie Whitlock of Greenville, Paul and D. N. Wilburn, brothers of the bride. They were followed by the maids, who entered singly and down opposite aisles, and the groomsmen came in like manner. The maids were: Miss Ruby Bennette of Clio, Miss Marguerite Collins of Greer, Miss Nina Sexton and Miss Auressie Wilburn of Union. They wore beautiful gowns of yellow satin, yeUedJin Jaing, .and carried baskets of "great yellow chrysanthemums tied with tulle. A butterly bow of amethyst tulle gave a distinctive touch to the toilette. The groomsmen were: Lewis Bryan of Sumter, James Brown and James McCoy of Columbia and Luke Wilburn of Hamlet, N. C. The maid of honor, Miss Lela Mae McKensie of r lorence, entered next. She was gowned in yellow erepe de chine, combined with point lace and carried an armful of yellow chrysanthemums tied with yellow and amethyst tulle. The dame of honor, Mrs. Paul E. Wilburn, came next, and wore an elegant costume of amethyst satin and carried a bouquet of lavender chrysanthemums, shading to royal purple. Just preceding the bride were the little flower girls, Rita Spears and Gladys Carlisle, scattering roses in the pathway from flower laden baskets. Master Paul Wilburn came next and had the ring in the heart of a huge chrysanthemum. The bride entered with her brother, Guy H. Wilburn, by whom she was given in marriage, and was met at the altar by the groom and his best man, John Gillespie, of Florence. She was a picture of girlish loveliness ia her wedding gown of soft duchess satin, draped in tulle. The bodice was trimmed in point lace and the graceful overskirt was bordered with a tracery of opals and caught with valley lilies. The court train was embroidered in opals and the long tulle which enveloped her figure was caught to her Titian hair with a chaplet of orange blossoms, edged with a frill of lace. Her flowers.were bride roses showered with valley lilies. Mrs. Gillespie is a daughter of the late 1). N. Wilburn and is a graduate of Greenville Woman's college. She possesses a bright and sunny nature and in this her girlhood's, home has a host of friends who will follow hej with good wishes to her new home Mr. Gillespie is a prominent business man of Florence and has th< qualifications that make for a brillianl success. Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Wilburn entertained at a reception after the ceremony and elaborate decorations ii a color scheme of white and green oh tained throughout the house. The bridal party were seated at j beautifully appointed table, whicl had for its centerpiece a mound ol white carnations, edged with vallej lilies and ferns and crystal compotes held the mints and bonbons. The cut ting of the bride's cake created i deal of fun and the fate emblems wen eagerly sought for. Lewis Bryan go the button, which indicates that h< will pass through life in single bless edness, though much doubt was ex pressed that the omen would comi true. The ring fell to Miss Mar guerite Collins and she will be th< next bride if the omen holds good The coin went to Miss Ruby Bennet and according to tradition she will gi through life with all the worldly good DDINQ AT PTIST CHURCH THOS. J. BETENBAUCH DIED LAST SATURDAY He was a Good Citizen and Was County Supervisor at Time of His Death?Buried Sunday With Masonic Honors. Auditor T. J. Betenbaugh died at his home, three miles below Union, Saturday morning, Oct. 16. He had been in poor health for a year or more, and his death was not unexpected. He recently made a trip to an Atlanta hospital in an effort to find relief, but came home having found no relief. Mr. Betenbaugh held the office of auditor for Union county at the time of his death. He was for years supervisor for Union county. He v as held | in high esteem by a wide circle of I friends. ? His burial was at Sardis church, near his home. For years he had been a member of Sardis church, holding the position of steward in the church. He was a devoted member of his church and could be relied upon to stand faithfully by his pastor in the work of the church. He was laid to rest with Masonic honors. Colored Fair Next Week The Union County Colored Fair and Agricultural association will be held at the Fair grounds Oct. 25 to 29, inclusive. The first day will be given to the reception and placing of exhibits at the Fair grounds. Tuesday. Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock the gates will be opened to visitors. v"-Entries may be made on this day also. 2 >20 p. m.?Horse racing. 1:00 p. m.?Arena shows. 5:00 p. m.? Gates close. Wednesday. (White people especially invited). 10:00 a. m.?Gates open. 11:20 a. m.?Public address by Rev. Richard Carrol, of Columbia. Re sponse by Rev. Lewis M. Rice and others. 1:00 p. m.?Arena shows. 2:30 p. m.?Horse racing. 5:00 p. m.?Gates close. Thursday. (School Children's Day.) 10:00 a. m.?Gates opened. 2:30 p. m.?Horse racing. 4:00 p. m.?Baseball game. 5:00 p. m.?Awarding of purses. The colored people throughout the entire county should make plans to attend one day. Death of Mrs. Hughes Worthy Mrs. Hughes Worthy died at her home near Broad river, Chester county, Saturday, and was buried the following day at Brushy Fork church, Chester county. Mrs. Worthy is survived by her husband and several children, two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Ray and Mrs. Sallie Love, of Union, and one brother, Mr. W. C. Johnson, of Mt. Tabor. She was, before her marriage, Miss Annie Johnson, and was possessed of , an exceptionally fine character. She was a devoted Christian and had the . ireinosnip ^na pood will ot all her neighbors. DEATH OF MRS. THOS. J. HARRIS. Mrs. Thos. J. Harris died at her - home seven miles south of Union Sat! urday and was buried Sunday in Rose' mont cemetery here. i Mrs. Harris had been a sufferer from heart disease for several years, yet her death came as a great shock . to her friends an^ loved ones. > Mrs. Harris was a consistent t Christian, and was held in high esteem by all who knew her. She was . possessed of a most kindly nature and . was every ready to sympathize with . those in trouble. Her husband and the - other members of her family have the sympathy of the community in the i sad bereavement that has come to i them. r ' ' . = r her heart desires. The thimble went ? to Miss Leila Mae McKenzie and there - the omen will not hold good, for Miss ? McKenzie is to he married in Novemj ber. The bride threw her bouquet t from the Stairway and it was caught e by Miss McKenzie, which more than - ever proves that the thimble had no - right in the cake. e Mr. and Mrs. Gillespie left on the - evening train for a honeymoon trip t<e Florida and other points of interest I. South. t Mrs. Gillespie's travelling suit was ? navy blue broadcloth, worn with a s draped turban trimmed in fur. DEATH CLAIMS AGED CITIZEN Mr. S. G. Howell, One of Union County's Oldest and Best Citizens, Died Last ' Friday?He Was Gallant Confederate Soldier. Mr. S. G. Howell died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C. Whi'tlock, Friday, October 15, and was buried the -i following day at Duck Pond church, i four miles north of Union. Mr. Howell was 77 years old the i 19th of July, this year. His wife, whose maiden name was Miss Char- l lotte Smith, died 15 years ago. I Mr. Howell .served four years in the 1 Confederate armv Ho ininoH Pn TT 15th S. C. regiment, Kershaw brigade, j and served under Capt. Sims two years < and under Capt. F. M. Farr ten years. ] He was a faithful soldier, brave and ] loyal. He was never found wanting i when duty called. He was a good cit- ' izen, a kind neighbor and a loyal friend. His death is greatly deplored \ by all who knew him. i He is survived by seven children* Mrs. C. Whi'tloek. Union; Mrs. Charlie > Johnson, Atlanta; Mrs. J. P. Belue, Spartanburg; Mrs. Hugh Crawford, Kelton; J. (1. Howell, and Wade H. Howell, Union, and R. P. Howell, 4 Greenville. 1 The burial was at Duck Pond Sat- 1 urday. A large concourse of people gathered to pay a last tribute to the memory of this good man. Prominent Men to Speak at Union and Jonesville K . Leon C. Palmer, general secretary of the Alabama Sunday School association, and R .D. Webb, general sec retary of the South Carolina Sunday School association, will visit Jonesville and Union Sunday, Oct. 24. They will deliver addresses in the Jonesville Baptist church Sunday morning at 11:150 o'clock, and in the afternoon and evening at Union, in the First Baptist church. Both these gentlemen are gifted speakers and they are thoroughK trained in the Sunday school work. Every Snday school worker and every Christian worker of whatever phase of service, will be interested in the addresses of these gentlemen. Jonesville to Have Electric Lights Soon Jonesville will at once being the work of putting in electric light. Poles, wire and other equipment is now be, <ng received. The council has awarded their inside wiring to the Union Plumbing and Electric company, o\ Union. Jonesville is making many forward movements in the matter of public improvements. The sidewalks are being laid in cement, adding greatly to the convenience of the public. It is probable that a waterworks system will be the next forward step. MULE COLT SHOW AT CARLISLE. The "mule colt" show, held at Carlisle Friday, was well attended and ! there were 16 mule colts under six months old on exhibition. The following is the list of the gentlemen entering their stock: W. II. Jeter, one; P. II. Jeter, three; J. P. Jeter, two; T. M. Tvaylor, one; J. F. Levister, one; C. A. Jeter, two; Wallace Ratchford, two; Berry! Sims, one; M. C. 1 leaver, one; Martin Kitchens, one; Hayne McCracken, one ?16 in all. The prizes were awarded as follows: J. -P. Jeter, first prize, $5.00; T. M. Traylor, second price, $2.50; C. A. Jeter, third prize, a blue ribbon. The "booby" prize was won by Wallace Ratchford's colt. The show was under the management of the Carlisle Breeders association. The first year the association was organized it naid a dividend nf 14 per cent to the owners. This year the dividends will be larger. The association is the owner of "Jack, The Judge." He is four years old, weighs 1150 pounds, is 15'/6 hands high; black, with white points. TO SELECT PASTOR. Every member of Duck Pond church will please be present Sunday, Oct. 24, at 11 a. m. to select a pastor for 1916. Any sick member should send ticket with name signed to it for the preacher of his choice. Saturday night before services Oakland school house Sunday, .1 p. m. Tabernacle. Sunday night, 7:30, Oct. 24, will have a baptizing at Mon-Aetna church, East Main, Union, S. C. UNION C NO^ Pretty Wedding at Episcopal Church One of the most elaborate weddings 5f the season was that of Miss Emma i McLure and Mr. Frederic Hausmann, which took place Thursday afternoon, October 14th, at 4:30 o'clock at the Church of the Nativity. The church was decorated in nalms and ferns and great clusters of snowy white chrysanthemums. Vases of the same flowers stood upon the altar and southern smilax was gracefully festooned around the railing. An impressive musical program war, rendered by Miss Elizabeth McLure, of Greenwood, a cousin of the bride and Mr. W. A. Huey sang, "The Perfect Day." The ushers were J. F. McLure and W. H. Roseborough, of Atlanta, rhe bride was attended by Miss Amelie Hausmann, of Jacksonville, Fla., a lister of the groom. She entered alone and was gowned in pink crepe meteor with garniture of lace and crystal embroidery. Her flowers were an armful of pink chrysanthemums tied with pink tulle. The groom was attended by his best man, W. S. McLure, Jr., a brother of tVie bride, and met the bride at the altar where the words which united these two lives were spoken by Rev. Harry Chessley, rector of the churcn. The bride who was given in mar riage by her father, Mr. W. S. McI.ure, was radiant in a gown of white satin charmeuse embroidered in spray* of valley lilies and orange blossoms, the corsage was made of filmy tulle and rose point lace. The veil falling the length ol the court train was adjusted to the hair with a half circle of orange blossoms. Her bridal bouquet was bride's roses and lilies, tied with long tulle ends. Mr. and Mrs. Hausman left on the evening train for Jacksonville, Fla., to visit relatives before going to their home in Denver, Col. Mrs. Hausmann is the only daughter of Mr. W. S. McLure of this city and is a young woman of many personal charms. She is a blonde of a perfect type, tall, graceful and pretty. Mr. Hausmann is a young man of pleasing address and has made a success in his chosen profession. He is being congratulated upon his good fortune in winning so charming a bride. STATE W. M. II. Mrs. Ora B. Fant, superintendent of Union County Baptist Woman's Missionary Union, has requested us to publish the following letter from Mrs. Rcid, chairman of hospitality committee, which is self-explanatory. "As chairman of the hospitality committee for the State W. M. U. wnicn meets in me r irsi oapusi church, Spartanburg, November 9, 10, 11 and 12. I wish to call the societies' attention to the fact. We want the societies to notify us of their deleKates as early as possible as we are anxious for all arrangements to be completed in October. Hoping: we will have a successful meeting:, 1 am sincerely, Mrs. S. B. Reid, 127 E. Henry St., Spartanburg:, S. C. NOTICE TO W. O. W. Forest Camp No. 36 elected me as clerk and in future all members will be expected to call at the Union Plumbing & Electric Co. store on or before the 5th of each month and pay their dues. No collector will call. J. E. Kirby, Clerk. ELKS TO HAVE RECEPTION. Union Lodge No. 1321, B. P. 0. Elks, will give a reception Friday evening, Oct. 22, in the Elks' Homo, Union. Elaborate invitation cards have been issued for the occasion. :ounty 1 V in ful] OPENING DAY F THURiS Will Continue Through Sa School Day?Racing Dai Permits?Fine Exhibiti rpu ? i- ' "T i nt: ran was postponed wediu Thursday and will continue throu rain Wednesday was so heavy an was deemed best by the directors day the program scheduled was the school children are to have been on Wednesday. They will, gram already planned. There \ floats, athletic contests and the p afternoon there will be races pro1 them. If the weather clears there races. On Saturday there will b usual program which had been : day of the Fair. In other words, the Fair was iiv dren's day put on the second inste The Times' reporter has visitet say that the exhibits are a credit ments were visited in turn. There be written that we hardly know This year the farm products e: building in which the pantry sup] ity clubs exhibits are shown. A 1 service for the farm products. These exhibits are quite fine, not to quality. The poultry in this te The corn, hay, grain and vegetable The fancy work, community c exhibit and the pantry supplies t building, and they are not only at the State Fair. But you must coi farmer in Union county, every pn the people or the county should but a privilege to come. You ma products, fancy work, or pantry : tion. You will be helping one of force to improve our farms and s ing of a real Fair. Come in tha so to come, but come anyway?T1 21. 22, 23. MASTER DAN MILLER A WINNER, j Master Dan Miller, the hustling and polite representative of The ladies' Home Journal and The Saturday Evening Pe t f^** Union, has been anpointed a member of the Curtis League of Salesmen. The appoint- ' ment carries with it certain privileges ' and responsibilities. Of the 50,000 ' boy agents of the Curtis company ' only those are admitted to the league ' whose work has been of exceptionally ( high order. The appointment is the first step towards other promotions, i which, in turn, wins for the holder the pledged word of the company to find a permanent and congenial position for him. < Dan is a great favorite with his patrons and, we feel sure, will make the n/l/liliArt i<o nl/e onlillinir him 1a h<? 1 promised promotion. FRIDAY AT THE FAIR. Col. K. J. Watson and Mr. A. G. I Smith will speak at the Fair grounds 1 Friday. This is 'School Day," and it is expected that la?'ge numbers will attend that day. A special train will : run for that day from Lockhart and i from Jonesville, as on Wednesday. < * * 1 ( Misses Kdith Smith and Myra 1 Young attended the marriage of Miss ' Toccoa Caine and Mr. Walter Powell < i in Laurens this week. i FAIR L BLAST 'OSTPONED TO >DAY. iturday?Friday To Be ly Provided the Track \ ? in all Departments. V isday, the first day, and began gh Friday and Saturday. The d the grounds so damp that it to pursue this course. Thurs.4 1 ^ ' anutvcu iw Miinu. wii r riaay, their day. This was to have on Friday, carry out the provill be school parades, school resentation of medals. In the titled the track is in shape for will be nothing to prevent the e a ball game, racing and the scheduled for Friday, the last oved back one day and the chiliad of the first day of the Fair. 1 the grounds and it is safe to to Union county. The depar i are so many things that might where to begin. xhibits are separated from the plies, fancy work and communarge tent has been pressed into poultry and garden products, so much as to quantity but as nt would do credit to any Fair, is shown are exceptionally good, lubs exhibit. South Cotton Oil exhibit are in the regular Fair tractive, but would do credit to lie and see for yourself. Every itron of the schools: in fact, all feel that it is not only i duty, y not lind a world of displayed supplies. That is not the questhe very best agencies now in chools. That is the true menut spirit, if you are big enough lursday, Friday. Saturday, Oct. Death of a Occd Woman M . T*. I Cromer was ailed to An;lei. . "i iy 01 ..it of the death af his mof.'.or, V . o. 1*. Cromer, of that city. Mr. C.omer had hut a few lays before retained from a visit to tier there. Friday the news of her leath was sent him. Mrs. Cror.n r va r ried Saturday n the city cnneteri in Anderson, the services heiny eon.du -ted by Rev. Sam I tanner, her pastor. She was >!? years oJ v<ve and leaves three chilIren, Mr. R. L. Cromer of Union, Mrs. Rmma Bennett of South Georgia and Mrs. Sallie Hart of Anderson. Her husband preceded her to the grave two years. Mrs. Crome v.as a consistent member of the Methodist church and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew her. Mr. L. B. Woodward, who has for sometime held the position of cashier at the Southern freight office, has accepter! a position with the Union and Glenn Springs company, being chosen to fill the position formerly held by Mr. H. I. Horton, Jr. Mr. R. A. Black, L-laim agent for the Southern, will be advanced to the position of cashier. \ I