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THE UNION TIMES PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY THE UNION TIMES COMPANY TIMES BUILDING. MAIN STREET BELL PHONE NO. 1 LEWIS M. RICE. Editor Registered nt the Postoffice in Union, S. C., as second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year $1.00 Six Months .50 Three Months .25 ADVERTISEMENTS One square, first insertion $1.00 Every subsequent insertion .50 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1910. GOOD ROADS BOND ISSUE. Senator Hughes has introduced a pood roads' bond bill, callinp for a vote 011 the question of whether Union county will issue $250,000 worth of bonds for the buildinp and maintaininp of permanent hiphways throuphout Union county. We have published this bill as introduced by Senator Huphes. The only adverse criticism we have heard of the bill is that the commission that will have charpe of this work and the expendinp of this larpe sum of money has not been named. We feel sure that to name the commission will popularize the movement. The people of Union county last year voted down the bond issue; many have, since that time, chanped their minds, as is the ripht of every man. Personally, we will be very plad to have this bond issue po throuph. For that reason, we hope Senator Huphes may see his way clear to amend the bill to the extent of naminp the commission. It will be killed if this is not done, we very much fear. Men from various sections of the county and here in Union have expressed the hope that the commission be named in the bill. This seems tn 1 ro fVlO Anlv Q/lvnvcn nr-ifiniem nf fVio bill. The desire to have permanent pood roads is much stronger now than it was a year ago. A TEN THOUSAND MILE HIGHWAY. Representatives Wm. I). Stephens of California has introduced a bill in conpress authorizinp the acquiring, constructing and maintaining a national defense highway ten thousand miles lonp and circling the United States. The construction and maintenance is to commence and continue under the supreme authority of the President by United States Army engineer officers. This national highwayt in time of peace, is to be used by the public for commercial and healthful purposes. In time of war, or threatened war, the highway is to be used for the rapid movement of troops. The bill contemplates giving work to a hundred thousand men for a number of years and in that way solves the problem of the "unemployed," These workmen are to lie Trained in the rudiments of a soldier's life while employed in this con struction and maintenance work, thus providing a vast number of partially trained soldiers in case of war. We publish the bill as introduced by Congressman Stephens in this issue of The Times. It is a big undertaking, and we do not know the difficulties involved, but it is worthy of serious consideration on the part of congress. Germany has three railways belting her territory, each one, if we are correctly informed, safe fifty miles apart. There is no doubt of the practicability of such an enterprise as that advocated by Congressman Stephens, and if we mistake not the results would prove more than beneficial, they would be very great. REFORMERS GONE TO SEED. I am rapidly losing patience with the breed of reformers now much in evidence throughout the nation. Their name is Legion, their aim is one?to ireithor to themselves notoriety. It gives one the headache to hear the loud noise, the wordy theories and the fearful and fearsome predictions of their unbalanced minds. Nothing is right, nothing is safe, the future is without hope?to hear these wise ones tell it. Theories worked out in some inventive brain, theories that never will nor can be put into practice, follow one upon the other. A half baked idea is dished out with a solemnity that makes one tremble. Some men or women with more money than brains sheltered from the real battles of life, find them ashamed of a life of idleness, and straightway break into the ranks of the reformers. It is a wide field. There is room for all, for the world is a big place, and the reformer fails not to view the situation from the standpoint of worldconquest. The great trouble with these people is not that they are insihcere, for no one can question their sincerity; the trouble with them is thjat they are people of one idea. They pose as broadminded, but in reality they are narrowminded to a degree. "Is it Eugenics? Social Reform? Tax Equalization ? The Regulation Capital? The Emancipation of Labor? Woman's Suffrage? Pure Food? Deep Breathing? Water Drinking? No Meat Eating??or any other old thing that hif3 the cavity where the brains should oe and brings about a sensation that resembles an idea? So soon as the sensation seizes the individual immediately, forthwith, he goes forth to battle, joins the mighty army of reformers. The fool killer made a mistake when he passed them over. But that does not help. They march forth from victory unto victory, cheering each other, advising one with another. The latest field, a very fruitful field for the operation of the faddist is in the Kingdom of the Child. A great field that! It has such possibilities! It is an unexplored world, full of interrogation points. The State is neglectinc its children, the future mon and women are hopelessly doomed; the citizen of the future is sure to be a failure unless something radical be not done and done quickly, if one is to believe these alarmists. Now, I do not pretend to any great degree of knowledge. But when I hear the shrieking, wailing, railing and mouthings of certain alarmists upon the question of child labor, it makes me sick. One would think that it was nothing less than murder for a child to wjrk in a mill, store, shop, on the farm or anywhere else; a sort of disgrace to work. Instead of seeking to improve the environment of child labor, and for that matter, adult labor, the glorious reformers tell us that the question can be settled in a jiffy? just cut the evil thing's head off; stop children from working. So far, so good, but what are you going to do with them when you turn them out of the mills, shops and from the farms? If the matter ends there I venture the prophecy that in twenty years you will have a bigger problem in The Idle Child than you ever had in Child Labor. How does it hurt a child to work, if it he a reasonable task and under reasonably pood conditions? Idleness, not labor, is the danper to the human race. The child that prows up in idleness will furnish a recruit for your chai'npanps and prisons. But, say the reformers, put the children in school, educate them, send them to cbllepe. This is pood, very pood, as far as it poes. But it is easier said than done. The child must be fed, clothed and the education must be paid for. Who will do the payinp? How?. Why? Where is the stoppinp place? And where does the parent come in? In bepottinp a child has the father discharped his duty to his offsprinp? Is the State to be father, mother, prandpa and prandma to the child? There are many questions that we would like to hear discussed before we po any further in the reformers' paths. Anyway, real reformation, or perhaps I should say repeneration, comes from within. Most of this reformation business tomes from without?from afar; too far to suit me. Real development is a prowth, not a set of rules and reputations. Real prowth will produce men and women. nrmn i r rv otirriiLU Buffalo, Fob. 15.?Our town "as grieved and made sad last Wednesday morning on hearing of the death of Samuel Stoudenvnire, eldest son of Rev. and Mrs. A. T. Stoudenmiro, after three weeks' of extreme suffering he yielded to that dreadful disease, pneumonia, and in the embrace of white winged angels left friends and loved ones in sorrow and grief, while he. in that spirit land will be their ministering spirit, ever beckoning them come. Sam was 12 years of age, was unusually bright and by his sweet disposition and gentle manner drew all to him in loving affection. He made friends and sunshine everywhere. He will be missed in the Sunday school, in the graded school, on the streets pnd more especially in the home, for truly he was the light and joy of the household. The funeral was beautitfullv and very touchingly conducted by Rev. Mr. Garvin, of Union, at 11 o'clock on Thursday at the Baptist church in the presence of a large concourse of friends. Prof. F. K. Shuford delivered a short eulogy on his beautiful young life. The interment was at Rosemont cemetery. The school where he was so popular and a general favorite closed and attended the exercises. The sympathy of the town and surrounding community go out to the grief-stricken parents in their sad bereavement. Mrs. W. M. Higgins of Gaffney arrived Saturday to spend some time with her sister. Mrs. .1. t". Su/ui/pvI Jr. Mrs. Higgins is very pleasantly remembered here by a host of friends and acquaintances who always look forward to her visits with much pleasure, she having lived here a number of years. .Miss Annie L. Green returned Sunday from Newberry, where she attended the funeral of her father. Dr. F. P. Salley has recently purchased an automobile, a Ford roadster. Our town now affords nine automobiles and three motorcycles. Mrs. E. R. Brown is visiting relatives in Greenwood this week. Pedestrian. Special Advertisements YOU ALWAYS GET what you want and when you want it at the Palmetto Drue Co. ? \ FOR SALE?Two small, home-raised mules, three and four years old; weight, 720 and 8300. Both in good condition. J. P. Jeter, Santuc, S. C. 6-4-pd NEVER BE UNEASY?Have your doctor's prescriptions filled at the Palmetto Drug Co. SHORT HORN DURHAM BULlx? For service at the farm of City Market and Cattle Co. Communi- . cate with E. R. Godshall, Mgr. Phone I 52. 50-tfl FOR n ANDRITFF nnrl f?Hino- I use "Huiet's Hair Tonic." For sale by the Palmetto Drug Co. EGGS FOR HATCHING?Buff and White Orpingtons, Yard No. 1, $3.00 per 15; Yard No. 2, $1.50 per IF " We also have the Thompson\ Strain Barred Rocks, and the Ancona, at $1.50 per 15. Early hatched chickens make the best, so place your order early. Gilliam Poultry! Yards, Union, S. C. FOR SALE?Pure Columbia Long Staple Cotton Seed; will yield as much as any cotton I have ever grown, both on sandy and red soils. Sold bulk of last year's crop at premium i of six cents per pound over short staple. Ginned on ordinary sa\v? gins. Price $1.00 per bushel. J. L. Calvert, Mt. Tabor, S. C. 5-4 PURE SPICES, of all kinds, pulverized and whole grain. Many of these in bulk or sanitary packages. We will make it worth while for you to give us your business. Our service is the best possible. Our goods are the kind you want. Under no circumstances will we sell any Extract to be drunk. The Un- ! ion Grocery Company. Phone 100 rvi an FOR SALE?Pure Columbia Long Staple Cotton Seed; will yield as much as any cotton I have ever grownj ' both on sandy and red soils. Soh|^ bulk of last year's crop at premium I of six cents per pound over short staple. Ginned on ordinary saw gins. Price $1.00 per bushel. J. L. t Calvert, Mt. Tabor, S. C. 5-4 WANTED?To furnish you estimates on your Painting and Tinting. M. C. Ramsey. At Union Plumbing & Electric Co. Phone 205-J. 2-1-tf OUR EXTRACTS meet the Pure Food requirements of Statue and national lawa. ' W^?en yduJ. w^t. good ^/results you "ban ahvaj^ . v*.\ them, in Burnett's, Blue Ribbon and Sauers Pure Food Extracts. We sell Extracts only for cooking and flavoring purposes and under no circumstances will we sell ayy Extract to be used as a beverage. If you want the best see us. The Union Grocery Company. WE ARE IN POSITION to negotiate quick loans of from $300.00 toi ennnn nn ?? o? ?J yvvv/w.vv/ VII 1 VUI V^O ta LVt UUC UO now. Barron & Barron, Attorneys at Law. 18-tf. WHEN IN TOWN and you want a nice, smooth, clean shave, a delight-! ful, soothing electric massage, or a dandruff removing shampoo, don't forget to come up town to the City Barber Shop. Look for the Blue Front, Postoffice block. tf ^ SEE US FOR FLOUR?We will make it worth while. If you want the best, we have it. If you are looking for the other kind, we will sell it to you at prices that will entertain you. For Hams, Bacons, Sausage, Mackerel and the things that make good living we will be glad to do our best for you. One of the best dishes for breakfast yet discovered?Genuine Fish Roe?pickled'in brine, three for 25c, and all good eating. The Union Grocery Company. Phone 100 or 80. WHILE IN UNION go to the Palace Barber Shop for satisfactory service. Work promptly donf. Cleanliness and comfort our mott4>. White barbers only. Whitner and McMillan. No. 15 Main St. 42 tf WHEN YOU WANT the best and most satisfactory Coffee and Tea in America just give us a trial. It will not cost you any more, ofWn not as much here as the other kinds cost elsewhere. We guarantee that no concern in business will give you better values or better service. May we not have a larger share of your orders? The Union Grocery Company. MONEY TO LOAN?$500.00 to $10,000.00 on improved real estate, moderate interest and long time. 10 years if desired. J. E. Minter, Financial CorresDondent Union Central Life Insurance Co. tf. FOR WALL PAPER and Painting we M. C. Rainsey, at Union Plumbing & Electric Co. Phone 205-J. 2-1-tf LOST?One package of Ice Books l^etween Monarch and Union Mills. Lost by driver. They are not good except when countersigned by us. They are numbered and registered, and will not be honored by us -if presented in payment for ice. The ijooks are ef several denominatioMs. Please return and get reward. Union Ice and Fuel Co. 7*tf WHEN YOU GET TIRED of Cheap Flour and want something that you can eat and still keep your temper and health, let us have your order. Xf it is not the best you can get anywhere we will take it off your hands. If you are looking for Cheap Flour and want the best for the money we invite you to try ours; as cheap as the cheapest and a whole lot better than many that sell for a higher price. The Union Grocery Company. Phone 100 or i 80. FOR SALE?Leather collars and bri- 1 dies. Great values at the price. J People's Supply Co. tf I GO TO THE CITY BARBER SHOP i '"ifor first class barber work, hair cuts, I shave, electric shampoo and mas- | If sage. We use the best hair tonics. All white barbers and we guarantee satisfaction. Look for the Blu* | Front, Fostoffice block. tf ^'KUNES, Apricots, Peaches, Apples, Dates, Figs, Raisins, Nuts, Shelled and in the Hull. In fact, if it is good to eat, it will be a pleasure to serve you with the best and at prices in line with the lowest reputable goods. May we not have your orders and the pleasure of a visit in person. Many housekeepers miss many good things because they never look over a stock of goods, and i they are not open to suggestions, i The Union Grocery Company. Phone 100 or 80. TINNED FRUITS, Tinned Vegetables, more than the 57 varieties, * often better and cheaper than the ^ame articles right out of your garden. Look us over often, the phone is a mighty poor servant by comparison with a personal visit. We will do our best to meet your every demand. The Union Grocery Company. Phone 100 or 80. FOR SALE?One 1915 Ford Touring Car. Purchased from factory in . 1915. Good as new. Will sell for ' reasonable sum. J. L. Hames, Lockhart, S. C. 6-4-pd WANTED?To do plain sewing for | both children and grown people. ' Reasonable terms. Mrs. Julian Hughes, near ice plant. tf 1 'ITATION TO KINDRED AND 1 CREDITORS. State of South Carolina, County of Union. By Hon. W. W. Johnson, Judge of Probate. Whei eas, G. M. Harlan has m^de suit to me to grant him Letters of Administration De Bonis Non C. T. A. on the Estate and effects of Miss Nannie Whitloek, deceased. These Are, therefore, to cite and ^monishjjJ^and siAyala*. the kin'and"f tho. ?aid Miss Nannie Whitloek, deceased, that they be and appear, before 4 me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Union C. H., South Carolina, on the 23rd day of February, next, after publication hereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand and seal this 7th day of February. Anno Domini, 1916. W. W. Johnson, Probate Judge. Published on the 11th and 18th days February, 1916, in the Union Times. " Father Looks Young in His New Stetson" It's a Stetson knack?one of the many that have made Stetson a world-wide term for HAT. Many a "Dad" appreciates how the youthful styles of Stetson hats aid men who won't grow old in looks or spirit. T?.n CDD1MO OTPTOAXTf" a nr. or J1L1 OUI^IO we have just received have *"gct-upand go"that appeals 10 young men. Shades and shapes aplenty? new designs, conservative models. Five minutes or less with our salesman will find the Stetson we have for YOU. J. Cohen The House of Good Clothing and Hats New Spring Stetsons Await Quick Choosing Men who wish to find the hat of their choice in short order?without trying on one hat after another?will act wisely in selecting from our SPRING STETSONS Five minutes' time plus our salesman's prompt attention secures the hat that fits your head and your fancy equally. $201 GIVEN T We hai H recel E Car Lo } ' . - V- ,* u FLO N that w( 1 not du] on to< N marki G less 1 R 0 VV? c per hi e but vi r it lasts y offering to our o forc M 41* a? p A per b n Quality Gv Y | Act Qi The Union l "The Old * i New Spring Stetsons Are here, both soft and stiff, in all the latest shapes and shades New Spring Shoes for [ Ladies and Men. Our Howard & Foster and Bostonian Low Cut Shoes for Men, and the Famous Drew Shoes for Ladies are fchere in all Leathers and Styles and youfarejinvited to come [andftlook them over Union Clothing Company D. W. MULL1NAX. 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