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W\ THE UNION TIMES H VOL. LXVI. XO. lO. _ UNIOIsT. S. (\, FRIBAY. MARCH 10, 15)1(5 Sl.OOAvr* - ? - t F. M ADAMS A WITH Run Down by Frightened Team Monday Morning and Succumbed to Injuries Monday Evening?He was a Man of Sterling Character, a Useful and Faithful Citizen and His Death is Greatly Deplored. F. M. Adams, a prominent and successful merchant and planter of Adamsburg, this county, was run down by a runaway team Monday morninp about 8:30 o'clock and died irom tne injuries about iz nours later. The accident occurred just in front of "his home, and in a most uftusual way. It seems that Mr. Adams had been out to his store nearby, and was returning to his dwelling. Pausing on the side of the driveway to give directions to a farm laborer, the team, a horse and mule hitched to a two-horse wagon, suddenly made a dash, the driver being unable to stop them. The runaway team swerved out of the road to one side, ran over Mr. Adams, coming upon him from behind. The team then turned back into the road and ran about 200 yards before the driver could bring them to a halt. The injured man had his leg broken between the ankle and knee, and was injured internally, either from one of the animals stepping on his side or by the wheels passing over. Just how the fatal injury was received no one of the eye witnesses could say. The internal injuries, it is thought, were the ones proving fatal. Some vital organ was ruptured or bruised, and the result was fatal. Mr. Adams was well-known throughout the county, and wag held in high esteem by his neighbors. He was a progressive business man an<J planter, and by hard work and close application has gained success in his enterprises. He wag 58 years of age, and is survived by his wife, who was before her marriage, Miss Julia Vaughn, and six children: J.. B. Adams, Mrs. Lewis Scales, L. F. Adams, Ben F. Adams and Russell AdamB. Mr. Adams was a member of the Masonic fraternity, and has held prominent positions in the order. He was a faithful member of Philippi church, and was active and generous in all matters looking to the advancement of the church. His life was devoted to all worthy causes and every just claim found in him a champion. He has lived a consistent life before his fellows, and the influence of that life will never die. His community will greatly miss his wise counsel, his .? -merous benevolence and his honest service to his fellow men. TVio -/ *? a?iv uapviow tau^r, uuiMllf U1 1*11'. Adams' own church, came in for generous support from him. .He was rarely absent from the meetings of the association, the State convention and the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist convention. He was a man of few words, but his words were well chosen. His judgment was spund :id his heart was as honest as a heart can be. Mr. Adams was interested in everything that tended to build up his community and his State. He was a good citizen, a faithful friend, husband, father. His tragic death has caused many hearts to be sad. He will be greatly missed. But he leaves a name more precious than silver and gold and his worthy life will go 011 in its influence to the end of time. The burial was at Philippi' church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. A large company of sorrowing friends and relatives gathered to pay a la?t tribute to Ihis good man's memory. God's will is accomplished. The seed of a good man's earthly pilgrimniage is but the beginning of a life wonderful and eternal. NEW FARMERS' LINE. I Colerain is now connected hy 'phone with the cehtral office at West Springs. Among those who are on this line are Dr. B. F. Walker, John M. Harrison and J. P. Hopkins. Others will probably be taken on the line. This farmers' line will add very much to the county network of telephone linos. There is now only one section that is without telephonic service?a portion of Goshen Hill. \ 2-QUART BILL NOT YET LAW. Governor Hasn't Signed Liquor Measure Passed at Recent Session. Columbia, March 8.?Governor Manning said today that he had not yet approved the two-quart a month . act, which has passed at the last session of the legislature. The act will not go into effect until 20 days after it has been signed by the governor. 1EETS TRAGIC DEATH COLORED SCHOOLS TO HOLD FIELD DAY. Quite an elaborate program has been prepared and plans made for the colored schools of the county to have Field Day on 24th of March. The exercises will be held on the grounds of Macbeth school, Union. Superintendent of Education Jas. H. Hope has requested that the colored schools throughout the county observe the day as a legal holiday. Besides the athletic exercises there will be addresses and an array of school exhibits. Prof. A. A. Sims, the principal of the school, is using is> ur?t ciiur?vui iu uuitvc tut ucitt- , sion one profitable and helpful to the colored school children of the county. SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION. The County Interdenominational Sunday School convention will meet next week in the First Baptist church and State Secretary Webb, Rev. D. H. DeMent, pastor of the First Baptist church at Greenwood, and other speakers of power will be present. It is earnestly urged that every church in the county have representatives at this convention. WEEK OF PRAYER. The ladies of the First Baptist church are this week observing week of prayer for Home Missions. A leader is appointed for each afternoon and different phases of the work is discussed and plans made for stil! greater results. The missionary society of the First church is a live issue and work together with a determination to accomplish things. You are invited to attend the service each afternoon in the parlors of the church. GOES INTO GROCERY BUSINESS, h Mr. Harold C. Smith, a former Union boy, has recently entered business for himaelf. He is s member of a gTO- . eery firtra at Littleton, N. C. Mr. Smith has many friends here who unite in wishing him success. He is the son of Dr. H. K. Smith of this city. SALVATION ARMY MEETING. The Salvation Army will hold regular meetings in their hall every Saturday night and Sunday night at 7:30 o'clock and every Sunday morning at II o'clock. They will hold their Sunday school at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon. THREE SHOPS UNDER ONE MANAGEMENT. Messrs. J. M. McMillan and B. A. Whitner, proprietors of the Palace Barber Shop, have enlarged their bus mess. They will continue the shop at the old stand, No. 15, West Main street, and besides this, have opened up a shop in the storeroom next door to E. F. Kelly, the real estate dealer, and one in Rays' old stand, further east on Main street. Each shop has been equipped with all modern conveniences. Running hot water and the latest sanitary arrangements have heen instituted. They are equipped t,o give their customers a sanitary shave, hair cut or shampoo. DEATH OF DANIEL J. MEADL'R. Daniel John Meador, 57 years of age, passed away at an infirmary in Selina, Ale., Tuesday of last week, and he wa- buried at Myrtlewood, his home, following day. Mr. MeaJor moved from this county to Alabama years ago. He became a |muiiiiiiciiv plainer ann stoc:; raiser I In his adopted State, and also gained prominence in the political life of Alabama, servinp: in the legislature for 18 yea-'s and in the State senate for eight years. He was for one term elected president of the senate. Mr. Meador was a graduate of Furmar. university and was prominently identified with the Baptist denomination. CALLED TO CHARLOTTE. Mr. J. A. McCall received a message Wednesday morning telling him of the death of his mother, Mrs. W. T. McCall in Charlotte, her home. He left on the next train for that city to attend her burial. Mrs. McCall was 87 years-of age, and all her life has been spent in Charlotte. TUELL-LINDSAf. Mr. Gamewell Tuell of Lockhart, S. C.. and Miss Lula Lindsay of Jonesville, S. C., were^ united in marriage, at Union, S. C., February 26, 1916. Rev. L. L. Wagnon performed the ceremony at his residence. The good wishes of many friends follow this couple. \ t PLAN TO H -? ' Directors Chamberpot Comment of the State to Hold Joint Tuesday to Consider The directors of the Union Chattber of Commerce held a meeting: it the rooms of the organization Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock anc unanimously passed resolutions instructing the' secretary to ^end telegrams to. each county seat in th? State and to every commercial organization, in the State uring them U send representatives to a meeting ii Columbia next Tuesday at noon U consider and to endeavor to remed% the serious insurance situation resulting from the anti-compact law. Th? (organization appointed the followinj representatives: D. C. Beaty, B. F UNION COUNTY SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION The Union County Sunday School convention will be held at the First Baptist church in Union on Marc? 13th and 14th. The first session wil begin at 3 p. 'm. Monday afternoon and the closing session will be O, Tuesday afternoon. The indication; are that this will be one of the best Sunday school meetings ever held Ir the county. One of the principal speakers foi the meeting will be Mr. R. D. Webb General Secretary of the South Car olina Sunday School association. Mr Webb has been in the Stat^ only t few months, but he has already helped in a number of Sunday schoj) meetings. For 13 years he was t Sunday school superintendent, a pres ident of the county association and t neia secretary 01 tne Alabama sun day School association. 'His addreMes come from his own experiences, ant from his study of Sunday scl^do problems for many years. , ' The county officers also Ic have present Dr. B. H. DeMent, paatoi of the First Baptist church bf Green wood. Dr. DeMent is well known U the Baptists of South Carolina. J^Ur DeMent is president of the Ore*wood Comty Sunday tion. His addresses will be of practical benefit to all who hear him. Besides these two speakers, a number of others will take part on th? program. The officers of the countj association feel that they are fortunate in having secured these workers to help on the program. This progranr has been prepared with a view of making the meeting especially helpful tc the Sunday school superintendents, teachers and officers. It is an interdenominational meeting and every white Sunday school is urgently requested to send a good delegation. NICHOLLS TO FILL ACADEMY VACANCY, A competitive examination will be held in Spartanburg, March 24, to (ill a vacancy in the Naval Academy at Annapolis. The appointment is from the Fourth Congressional District, and the vacancy must be filled by Congressman Sam J. Nicholls by April X, 1916. The examination will be conducted by Professor Frank Evans of the City Schools; Professor H. T. Shockley, headmaster of Hastoc School and Professor Geoge B. Clinkscales of Converse College. \ Applicants must he residents of the Fourth Congressional District and must be between the ages of 16 and 20 years. DEATH OF AGED WOMAN. Mrs. J. H. Koon, one of the county's oldest residents, died at her home near Gregory station, Monday and wan uuvicd at Beulah church Tuesday afternoon of this week. She was S<1 years of age. Her husband died in 1891. Her maiden name was Elizabeth Ann Savdge. She is survived by six children: Johh H. Koon of jonesvuie, i>. C. Koon of White Stone, M. G. Koon, C. J. Koon of Union, Mrs.* Amanda Gregory of Spartanburg and Miss Emma E. Koon of Union. Mrs. Koon was a woman of fine Christian character. Her life was quiet and unassuming, hut was beautiful in its simple faith. She was a mother in Israel, and her life was one of unselfish service. MORRIS-HARRIS. Mr. Lonnie Morris and Miss Alba Harris, both of Union, with a number of friends, went to* the home of Rev, L. L. Wagnon, on South Church street, Saturday evening, March 4th, 1916, where Mr. Morris and Miss Harris were made man and wife, Rev. L, L. Wagnon officiating. They have the good wishes of a a host of friends. Mr. B. G. Peterson announces foi alderman from ward 2 in this issue. ; * OLD MEETING :e Invite the Commercial Bodies Meetings in Columbia Next the Anti-Compact Law. . Alston, Jr., Jacob Cohen and A. G. , i Kennedy. A resolution was also | passed, asking the city council to name j 1 a representative. , The place of holding the meeting < ; will be advertised later, but most i probably at Jefferson hotel. The Un- i * ion Chamber of Commerce has in- 1 * curred considerable expense in this ? i movement, with the hope that it will ) * be beneficial to the property holders of the State. Telegrams were sent 1 < > to the leading papers of the State i J as well as to the commercial organi- t zations and city authorities. MANNING FOR REELECTION; COOPER ALSO CANDIDATE, j I Yesterday brought three interest; ing developments in the campaign for t the governorship of South Carolina. 1 These were: J , Gov. Manning's announcement of i his intention to stand for reelection, . > to continue the work he has begun. . t Declaration by John G. Clinkscales . ? of Spartanburg that he would not be , a candidate for governor, but on the , c contrary would support Gov. Man. ning. Announcement at Greenwood by . Robert A. Cooper of Laurens, solicii tor of the Eighth judicial circuit, that < J he had yielded to the solicitation of I 1 his friends and would be a candidate i > for the governorship. i Three persons had already com- < l mitted themselves to enter the race, so that the field now comprises five < * candidates: Richard I. Manning, ! 1 Robert A. Cooper, Cole L. Blease, I John M. DesChamps and John T. Dunsan.?Thursday's State. r FAIR FOREST CHAPTER, D. A. R. > The Fair Forest chapter, D. A. R., i mft Tuesday afternoon at the beautll?*il home of Mrs. Louis M. Jordan" and 1 ta^'Targe number of ladies were pres- ' . ent. 1 The regent, Mrs. L. J. Hames, pre- 1 . sided and welcomed eight new mem- I , bers into the chapter. * , It was voted by the membership to . buy a foot -of ground at Continental , Hall and to contribute if'l.OO to the , monument of Col. Williams at Kings . Mountain and also to reclaim the old ( , Union graveyard below Monarch Millc An Old Fiddlers 'convention will be ' . given at an early day under the . auspices of the chapter. At the conclusion of the business meeting the literary program was given and much enjoyed. Miss Nyra Garner gave an unusu- , ally sweet vocal number as did Miss ' Ludie Jordan. The chapter welcomed Mrs. Will Butler as a charming guest. I The hostesses, served delicious : Charlotte russe and cake, i The Fair Forest chapter is only a i I few months old, but the work accom- i nlished does credit to a full grown or- 1 , ganization. ; I BRITISH WARSHIP TO APPEAR IN ITNIOX. ' | On Tuesday evening, March 14, His Majesty's ship, Pinafore, will arrive ' in Union, for the time taking unto herself wings and becoming an air1 shin, however, not 'mot air" for she will give you a breezy entertainment when she lights upon the stage of the hyrh school auditorium. Don't be alarmed; no bombs will t.n uii u?tii ami me umy raid will no upon your small change, nono of which will he used for munitions of war hut will he spent in order that the Domestic Science department of the High school may pursue the peaceful art of cooking; and that the music club may purchase some new choruses, etc. The ship will be manned by the following crew: Capt. Corcoran, Mr. L. Carlisle; Sir Jos. Porter, K. C. B., Mr. T. C. Duncan; Ralph Rackstraw, Mr. S. Harris; , Josephine, the Captain's daughter, ; Miss Kathryn Layton; Buttercup. Miss Mary Jones; Cousin Hebe, Miss Ludie Jordan; boatswain. Mr. Phil Flynn; Dick Deadeye, Prof. Fuller; marines, aunts and "Cousins whom he reckons by the dozens." Come one, come all, for "sailors .Anrightly always rightly, welcome ladies and gentlemen i most politely. Admission, 50c and 25c. , NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF HEBRON CHURCH. The members of Hebran Baptist , church are requested to' meet for a conference at the church Sunday ^orning at 11 o'clock. Important hus iness will be transacted. Every mem ber is urged to be present. DR. W. 0. SOU ENTERS I SACREI) CANTATA AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. The choir of the First Presbyterian church, assisted by some of the members of other choirs in "the city, will give a sacred cantata Easter Sunday 3vening, April 23. The title of the cantata is "Olivet to Calvary." "Olivet to Calvary" recalls simply and reverently the scenes which mark the last days of the Saviour's life on ?arth. and some of the reflections suggested thereby. The rejoicing of the nultitudo with hosannas and palms, Lhe view of Jerusalem from the steep -.f nli?a? H.O. i ? ? l > *! j, viiiti, uic laiuciu uver ine ueauuul city, the scene in the Temple, and he lonely walk back over the Mount at night, form the chief features of he first part. Part II. opens with the Supper of he Passover, at which Jesus washes lis disciples' feet, and gives to His friends the commandment of love 'or one another as the sign of true liscipleship. From this the scene masses to the infinite pathos of the harden of Gethsemane, the sudden ippearance of the hostile crowd, Jesus forsaken by His disciples. His utter oneliness among: ruthless foes, the Aimult before Pilate in the Judgment Hall, the Passage of the Cross, the '.ragedy and triumph of Calvary. TEACHERS' CONVENTION. Superintendent J. H. Hope has received a letter from Prof. R. C. Burts, State superintendent of rural schools, in which he urges the teachers in Union county to attend the Teachers' convention in Columbia on March 1718. He also states that if the trustees af the various schools would declare holiday during the convention, the teachers in many instances could attend the convention and gather new ideas and enthusiasm. MR. PURDY HAS FALL. Mr. Purdy had quite a severe fall Tuesday morning. He was coming up the back steps at his home on S. Church* street and slipped* on the ice, broken collar bone was considerably 'ailing to the ground, and besides a >ruised. He is improving today, but still confined to his home. U. I). C. BENEFIT. The Grand theatre will give a ben cfit Friday afternoon and evening for the William Wallace Chapter, Daughters of the Confederacy, and will present the popular screen favorite, Betty Nansen, in "A Celebrated Scandal." Also a good comedy. The person holding the lucky number will be given a prize. This can test is creating a deal of interest. Popular prices, 5 and 10c, will orefail and you have a thoroughly enjoyable time for a small price. Come and bring someone with yen. THE HOME ECONOMICS CLUB. The Home Economics club that met every second Tuesday morninjr in the month has decided to change their time of meeting to the third Monday ifternoon in the month and will meet from 4 to "> o'clock. The subject for the day will be 'Vegetables." All the ladies are requested to attend; no membership fee incurred. Mrs. Jacob Cohen, Secretary. t PLAY AT KELLY'S SCHOOL. There will be an entertainment at Kelly's school Saturday night, March 11. The play, "Held for Postage," VI' til ?>? Tk;.. ~1 ? -v. h.?vn. ? ? [nay was to nave been givtn sometime ago, but owing to unavoidable circumstances, was postponed. Admission will be JO cents for children and 15 cents for trrown people. The proceeds will go to the benefit of the school. The public is invited to attend. MARRIAGES AT LOCK HART. On February .'U)th, 1916, at Lockhart, Mr. Tom Snider and Miss Addie Meng were united in marriage, Rev. S. S. Shealy officiating. Miss Anna Meng and Mr. I). D. Byars, both of Loekhart, were nuited in marriage by Rev. I,. S. Shealy, Sunday, February- 27th, 1910. At the Baptist parsonage. I.ockhart, on March 4th, 1916, Mr. Carl Rogers to Miss Flossie Shields, Rev. L. S. Shealy officiating. CHILDREN OF CONFEDERACY. The Jefferson Davis chapter, Children of the Confederacy, will meet Saturday morning, March 11th, at 11 o'clock at the Chamber of Commerce. All members are urged to be present. Mrs. J. W. Mixson, Directress. w. .1onnH|M,? THARD ITERNAL SLEEP The End Came About 1 O'clock Tuesday Afternoon?He was One of the Leading Physicians of the Piedmont Section and a Man of Exemplary Life? His Death a Distinct Loss to the County and State. I)r. W. (). Southard passed peacefully into the Great Beyond about 1 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, and after a year's period of ill health. Although he had been for a year in declining health, he was able to be up to a very recent time, to spend considerable time in his drug store and did considerable office practice. For the past two or three months he had been eon fined to his home practically all the time. He was a great sufferer through the weary months of his illness, but he faced his suffering with fortitude and without fear. He often expressed a wish that his end might be free from the distress and discomfort that so often accompany the last stages of the disease that had fastened upon him. This prayer was granted to him, for i when the end came, as he sat in his chair, life slipped away before even his faithful wife, her arm about his neck, realized that it had come. Jonesville, and, indeed, Union county, will feel the loss of this worthy man, for he made himself felt in all worthy affairs of his community. He was interested in the educational, moral and social life of his community, as well as in the material progress of the town. He advocated and helped pro mote improved schools, and used every opportunity to educate his own children, thus setting a worthy example to other citizens. He was for 40 years or more identified with the Baptist church, and i the life he lived was one that honored | his church. His moral life was above 1 reproach. He believed that a man's I life should be as pur oas the life of , a woman, and his life was true to this ' devotion to the single standard. In his profession he stood at the top. He was a man of marked ability and for 40 years he journeyed day and night, seven days in the week, upon his life's mission of healing the sick. He has a record for faithfulness in service that any man might envy. Dr. Southard was a prudent, a methodical, an honest and determined man. To these qualities he owed the success that came to him in the accumulating of some considerable amount of proplife should be as pure as the life of this man would accuse him of having in his possession a dollar of dishones'v-obtained money. His success was not by unworthy methods, but upright. dilligent effort, well-directed. William Oscar Southard was born in Brooklyn. N. V., Aug. lf>, 1851, died March 7, 1916. He would have been 65 years old on August 16, this year. He came South when a lad of 17. to visit his sister, who was Mrs. M. J. Bates, and from whom he had been separated when a child of three years. Dr. Southard graduated from the medical department of the University of fleotgia in March, 1875. Immedi..ftm,, I,.. i ? >? vvi ? ? c* i vio in ncillt'U IN #M>IieSville for the practice of his profession, and for a period of 11 consecutive years he has continued to practice there and for miles around. " lie took post graduate courses in New York Polytechnic, holding diplomas from that institution, also. On Sept. 10. 1874, he married Caroline Bates, a sister of 1 >r. P.. t Bates, of Spartanburg count v. Hi widow and four children horn to th union survive him. His children are: Miss Carolina 0. Southard of CoItiml in. Mrs. J. T. Scott. L. ('.. Southard and Mrs. S. H. flreer of Jottesville. He is survived hv two sisters: Mrs. Josephine Pier of Jersey City. N. J? and Mrs. F. N'. Lawrence of Horners Town, N. J., and one brother, Henry Southard of Newark. N. J n.. o ? it 1 ? * ? it. nuuuiaid was a memner oi I he Masonic fraternity and of the Woodmen of the World, and was promi'nerU in both these orders.' He was a man found faithful in all the relations of life. In the church, the home, society, in business, in the fraternal orders-^wherover he moved, he eommandejl the respect and esteem of his fellow*. At the close of an active, useful life, he f*lls asleep, crowned with the rewards of a life spent in service. He h?s nassed from the toils and responsibilities of earth into the rest that remains to the children of God. FUNERAL NOTICE. : The friends of Dr. and Mrs. W. ("). Southard, both white and colored, are invited to attend the funeral of the former at the Jonesville Baptist church, Friday at noon. Interment in Gilead cemetery.