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TP i| "eji W TP T1% /T TT1 d . ADVERTISING W7W WT* I j ml f^k] Ml | "> JOB WORK medium JL JL JL jlj V/ 1 mI JL '^1 JL JL 1WM JLJ 1 ' ? ^, )>,.onnt^ .liulu'* VOL. LXVI. NO. 11. UXION. S. C., FIUDAT, MARCH IT, 191G ?l.()Q A V.EAR CONFERENCE C LANEY-OI ? County Mass Meetings to Consider Insurance Situation Will Be Arranged?Extra Session Now is Not Advocated?Board of Trade Delegates Form Permanent Body. A permanent organization to ob tain tne sentiment ot tne people ol South Carolina in regard to the insurance situation was created yesterday at a board meeting of representatives from various commercial organizations in the State, which in a resolution declared that the LaneyOdom measure "is inimical to the business and farming interests of the State." It was recommended also that "some concerted action should be taken at once, looking to the consideration of the same." To this end, William M. Otis of Columbia, chairman of the meeting, was authorized to appoint one person in each county who shall arrange for a joint meeting of the business interests, commercial bodies, farmers and legislative delegation for the purpose of discussing the present situation and suggesting appropriate remedies therefor. To Bring Test Suit. The executive committee of the permanent association was vested with power to institute a suit to test the constitutionality and validity of the anti-compact law. The sentiment of the meeting was practically unanimous in opposition to the Laney-Odom l^w. The suggestion for the formation of mutual companies to care for the shortage ui insurance was classed as visionary; it was held also that the dearth of insurance would cause some cities to become almost bankrupt; that it would put building: and loan associations out of business; that the abolition of the S. E. U. A. would not decreaseN rates; that the failure to obtain insurance would militate principally against the farming: and mercantile interests. Conference to Be Permanent. Representatives of commercial bodies in South Carolina, at a conference yesterday in Columbia, adopted almost unanimously resolutions, as follows, drafted by a committee consisting: of William M. Otis of Columbia, chairman; A. T. Smythe of Charle'ston, Legare Walker of Summerville, W. B. Rloore of York and George H. Edwards of Darlington: "Resolved, That the temporary officers of this meeting be made permanent, and that they shall be ex-officio members of a permanent committee of five, the two other members to be appointed by the chair, and that this committee be. and is herehv rhnrcrod with the duty of carrying into effect the plan contemplated by these resolutions: "Resolve, further, That it is the sense of this meeting that the act passed at the fast session of the legislature in reference to insurance, known as the Laney-Odom bill, is inimical tp the business and farming interests of this State and to the proper development thereof, and that some concerted action should be taken at once, looking ot the consideration of the same. "Resolved, further, That the chair appoint one person in each county in this State and the person appointed be charged with the duty of providing for a joint meeting of the business interests, commercial bodies, farmers and legislative delegation at his county seat at the earliest date possible, with a view of having 'such joint meeting carefully discuss the present situation and suggest some appropriate remedy therefor. Resolved, further. That the said committee in their discretion shall have the right and is hereby invested with authority to confer with such State officers as they may deem prop, er in the exercise of their duties under these resolutions, and further to submit the question to such attorneys as they may see fit to pass upon and advise them as to the legality of the said act and the propriety of instituting such action as may be advisable to^est the constitutionality and validity of the same."?Wednesday's State. RABR-BLAIR. Miss Grace Rahb and Mr. Willie S. Blair, both of Blair, were united in marriage Wednesday evening at Union, Rev. John F. Matheson being the officiating minister. Mr. C. H. Coleman and Mr. A. F. Blair accompanied them to Union, and after the ceremony was performed the wedding party dined at Spencer's Cafe, where a sumptuous feast was served them by the enterprising proprietor of that establishment. V to ..v v * ONDEMNS DOM MEASURE ^LITTLE GIRL BURNED TO DEATH. Mary, the three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Clark of Excelsior Knitting Mills, was so badly burned Saturday she died Monday from the effects of the injury. The mother had stepped out upon some errand, to be gone but a few minutes. The little girl's clothing caught on fire, and he screams brought nearby neighbors to the scene. Before aid could be rendered the little one's body was horribly burned. She was A bright and attractive child, loved by all who knew her. The burial was in Rosemont cemetery last Monday afternoon, Rev. J. H. Brown conducting the services. The parents h&ve the sympathy of many friends in the sad bereavement that has come to them. DEATH OF MRS. J. C. HUNTER. Mrs. J. Calhoun Hunter died at Union, S. C., March 13, 1916. Mrs. Hunter was Miss Frances F'mira Aughtry, daughter of Squire and Mrsi Alfred R. Aughtry, and was born in the Goshen Hill section of Union county Jan. 28, 1844. During the war she was graduated from Holston Female college at Asheville, N. C., and in 1864, was married to Mr. J. Calhoun Hunter. In 1881 they took up their residence in the town of Union where they resided until their death, Mr. Hunter having died three years ago last November. Unto the departed were born two children, Mr. James E. Hunter, assistant postmaster of Union, and Mrs. L. G. Young. In the passing of Mrs. Hunter loved ones have parted with a most gentle, sweet and devoted mother, grandmother and kinswoman. Friends have lost an estimable and lovely friend. The community at large is the poorer in her departure. To mourn her absence, beside the son and daughter, are eight grandchildren, Mr. J. E. Hunter, Jr., Miss Nathalie Hunter, Misses Myra, Mamie and Carrie Young, Laurens, Jr., and Calhoun Younc- anrl .Mr? F?fr mi liam, many other relatives and a wide circle of friends. Most pleasant is the memory of the departed and in the emulation of her virtues shall loved ones and friends find great comfort. May it be that they who "have loved long" have only "lost awhile" so far a one. E. S. Jones. HOME ECONOMICS CLUB. The Home Economics club that met every second Tuesday morning in the month, has decided to change their time of meeting to the third Monday afternoon in the month and will hold the meeting from 4 to 5 p. m. The subject for the day will be "Vegetables"; all the ladies are requested to attend, no membership fee incurred. Mrs. Jacob Cohen, # Secretary. APPROACHING MARRIAGE. Mr. L. M. Bentley will leave the 17th for Goldsobro, N. C., where he is to be married to Miss Bernie Warren of that place. The marriage will take place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs.- J. C. Warren, Saturday evening at 8 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Bentley will leave shortly after the marriage for their home in Union, S. C., where Mr. Bentley hold a responsible position with Gault Manufacturing company. DR. HILLER TO HOLD REVIVAL. I)r. Henry Miller will preach in a revival meeting at Mon-Aetna Baptist church beginning March 26, assisting the pastor, Rev. D. W. Garvin. It was first arranged to have Dr. Miller preach at Jonesville that week, but the schedule has been changed so as to have- the meeting the latter place during April, instead of March. COMING! WHAT? Revival meetings in the Baptist Baptist churches in Union County association. When? in April. We are hoping that souls will be saved by tne scores, and our churches greatly revived and enlisted to do better | work and undertake greater things for the kingdom. Here is a revival receipt. 1. Begin with yourself. 2. Pray for it to come. 3. Believe it will come. 4. Depend wholly on God for ft. r>. Work as if all depended on you. tf. Center your efforts on individuals. L. S. Shealy, Pastor of Lockhart Baptist Church. The reason some people talk so much is because they have so little to say. ^ \ ' f - W. NEWELL SMITH DIES SUDDENLY The End Came Suddenly at Greenville?Body Brought to Union for Burial?He Was a Good Citizen and Was Held in High Esteem by All Who Knew Him. W. Newell Smith, formerly of Union, but for the past year a resident i of Greenville, died in that city Thurzday afternoon and his body was brought to Union for burial in Roeemont cemetery Friday. Mr. Smifh i had been in poor health for severfcl months, but hopes were entertained for his recovery almost up to the hAiir nf Kio vuk VA mo ucauu ^ j Mr. Smith was a native of Union county, and was 38 years of ape.* He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Giles Smith? deceased. He is survived by his wife, who wa$ before her marriage Miss Annie Little, < dauphter of Mrs. Amanda Littlp, and two small children, Ena and Frank. } 1 Mr. Smith for a number of years conducted a procery store here, and < later, conducted a parape and machine ' shop. This shop was burned to the pround about a year apo, and the loss fallinp upon him was very heavy. > He moved to Greenville, where he op- < ened up a parape, but from the Very i first his health pave down, and ho ( was for months unable to give close 1 attention to his business. W. Newell Smith was an honest ' man, a man in whom all who knew 1 him respected him. He was a hard < worker and pave great diligence tp ' his business. He was a kind hoabanl 1 and father, a worthy citizen and a ' man whose word went far among his 1 fellows. For many years he vraa a ' faithful member of the First Baptist 1 church. 1 Rev. Geo. P. White, pastor, * ducted the burial services at the'hdaSs of Mr. Sam Wix, Mrs. Wix befif 1 niece of Mr. Smith. V 1 NEW BOX AT WTLBURN'S STOti The last legislature created jRmx L at Wilburn's Stor?y*iir the community. But in" We approiwung' 1 bond issue election, this bojc will not i be opened, for the reason that the voters there would not have time to get their registration certificates changed so as to vote there by then. The voters who will later vote there, will have to vote this next time where their registration certificates call for. 1 The voters there will also have to go before the Democratic committee which meets in May and ask for a primary box there, if they would have one at that point. The general elec-* tion, and the primary are two distinct things. BOX SUPPER. There will be a box supper at Mt. Tabor school house Saturday night, March 18th. Oysters and coffee will be served. COST OF WAR TO DATE. Hhere is an estimate put out by a stock exchange house: Allies $20,220,000,000 Tuetons 10,400,000,00(1 ( COTTON USED LAST MONTH. Washington, March 15.?Co* used during February was 540,711 bales, the census bureau announced. This compares with 463,307 bales used in February, 1915, and 542, in January of this year. Used during seven months ending February 29, were 1,985,045 I a'es against 1,654,169 a year ago. In p* lie storage and compresses weiv 971,316 bales against 4,075,435 a year ago. Exports during February wane 702,635 bales against 1,501,701 bales a year ago. For seven months 3,661,914 bales against 5,481,048 a year ago. SHOT WITH AIR GUN. Mr. II. A. Dunbar was painfully, though not seriously, wounded in the head by a shot from an air gun at the hands of two small boys last Friday afternoon. The shot struck him in the "back of the head and made a wound that was quite painful and bled profusely. RUMMAGE SALE. j Committee No. 8 of the U. I). C. will conduct a rummage sale on Saturday, March 18th, at the store recently vacated by the Clark Clothing company. If you have anything to contribute telephone 102-J and a dray will be sent to your house. Housekeepers can assist the committee by informing their help of the time and place of this sale. Music isn't necessarily broken because it comes in pieces. AMERICAN TROOPS ON MEXICAN SOIL 8oM!era Again Enter Troubled Republic?Moving Behind Veil?Dost and Censorship Combine Effectually to Cut Off Tidings of Punitive Expedition. El Paso, Texas, March 15.?American troops were on Mexican soil tonight 60 miles west of here, the vanguard of an expedition gathered in less than a week, but nevertheless one of the most powerful forces assembled by this country since the Spanish war. They were out on the identical hills where one week ago tc night Francisco Villa led 1,200 of his bandits stealthily up to the American border, to make an early morning lush on the sleeping American city of v-uiumous, rs. m., ana muraerea 1 ' Ameridans, eight of them soldiers, and ,ne a woman. The elements of the armament of this force, its numbers and the direction or directions in which its various columns headed after they passed the international line were a secret held by the military censorship. The one important fact, that the Americans had pone into Mexico igain, was an event witnessed by hundreds of spectators who crowded into Columbus. They saw the troops move off towards the imaginary boundary line, until, when the men crossed, they were tiny and distinct brown lines in the distance in the clear Western air. As the troops passed farther into the low hills clouds of white dust covered men and mounts as effectually as the censorship. Behind the troops who moved forward, new regiments rapidly filled the vacated camps in Coumbus. The Eleventh cavalry of Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.. was one of the new irrivals. Other new regiments were expected to follow but the officers would not sav how soon, nor from what points. The ; disposition of the First AeroraUvio J . Kiu?ut vii, ?iiiv.il passeu west hare last night, loaded on flat I one of the most interesting Smtary movements, being the Brat actual'campaign test of this new arm of the service. Unofficial reports came into El Paso that about 50 miles west of Columbus, near Haehita, N. M., another column had gathered and probably had entered Mexico. Nothing more definite than the fact of this column's existence was established, despite reports that these troops might have gone in first. DEATH OF MRS. B. O. BERRY. Mrs. B. O. Berry, of St. Augustine, Fla., a native of Union county, S. ('., passed to her reward March 4, 1916, after more than two years' lingering. She leaves to mourn their great loss, husband, two little children, Ann Gretchen and Minnie Lee, two and a half and six years old respectively, three sisters and two brothers. Services were conducted at the First Methodist church by her pastor and Rev. J. E. Oats of the Baptist church. Massey Lee Estes was married to B. O. Berry at Carlisle, S. C., Oct. 2:'., 1907. She was true to every relation in life and a model Christian. She leaves a record of fidelity to home and church worthy of emulation. Oui; glorified friend and sister had journeyed upon the earth little more than 29 years. She left us in the fullness of hope, and they that were by the bedside felt they had followed her to the gates of life. In the midst of many sorrowing friends and loved ones we laid her body away in beautiful evergreen, but she is not there? we know where to find her. Until then let us be faithful. J. ('. Jones. OLI) FIDDLERS' CONVENTION. For general fun and a good time generally there is nothing like an Old Fiddlers' convention. This is the opinion of every one who has attended one of thest entertainments. If you want to know for yourself come out to the Union courthouse Friday, March 24th. There will be two entertainments, uue ui inu anernoon and one at night. A varied program of fiddling, banjo playing, old songs and dancing will be given. Every one wishing to participate, will be welcomed. Several money prizes will be awarded. This entertainment is given under the auspices of the Daughters of the American Revolution. This is a patriotic organization whose purpose is to reclaim historic spots, mark old trails and assist in the betterment of all conditions of modern life. Come and have a good time and help the Daughters. Admission, 10c and 25c. For further information see Mrs. L. J. Hames, Mrs. F. H. Garner, Mrs. J. I"V. Mixson. | . I./, NEW FIRE ALA/ SYS T EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETS. Southern Military Camp league Wednesday, March 8.?Resolutions Adopted (.looking to Enrollment in Various Counties. Columbia, S. C., March 8, 19jG. Pursuant to call of the freneral chairman, a meeting of the executive committee of the Southern Military Camp League was held at thc Jefferson hotel, at 1 o'clock p. m., Wednesday, March 8th, l{)lf>. Mr. Edwin W. Robertson called the mppfimr tfi ni'ilni- Tli ^ . ..v- o-iv. ? ?a., | directed to call the roll, and the following members of the executive committee responded to their names: . A. K. Lorenz, Aiken county; W. M. Manning, Berkeley county: J. 11. Marion, Chester county; W. C. f?avis. Clarendon county; W. G. Sircne, Greenville county; Chas. 1). Jones, Lancaster county; R. PL Babb, Laurens county; J. M. Johnson, Marion county; D. D. McColl, Jr., Marlboro county; Z. F. Wright, Newberry county; E. B. Cantey, Jr., Richland county; J. Frost Walker, Jr., Union county; John T. Roddey, York county. In addition to the committeemen present, there were also present, by special invitation, the following gentlemen: -? Gov. Richard I. Manning, AdjutantGeneral W. W. Moore, Major J. S. Caldwell, Colonel O. K. LaRoque, Mr. R. W. Holcombe, secretary Chamber of Commerce, Col. John D. Frost, Mr. Pierre Mazyck, Mr. William Banks of The Columbia Record, Mr. Boozer drews of The Columbia Record, Mr. W .W. Ball of The Columbia State, Mr. W. F. Caldwell of News and Courier; all of Columbia. The following telegram was received from Mr. H. D. Calhoun, member from Barnwell county: "Greetings to the executive committee. Important engagement prevents my being with them." The minutes of the last meeting vere read and approved. I The chairman made a brief talk, in the course of which ho reported the orogress made since the meeting held on January 27th, last, for organiza- ' tion. He stated that invitations had been sent to all the counties in the State, and that ir response thereto gentlemen in 27 counties had accepted appointment to the executive committee. He also presented to the meeting a list of the names of 25 gentlemen who had enrolled to attend the camp at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., most of the enrollments being from the counties of Barnwell and Richland. In the course of his remarks, the general chairman emphasized the fact that, while it was the hope of the league to secure the establishment of a training camp in South Carolina dur- j ing the year 1917, there were two things which would have to be done before the authorities would seriously consider such a proposal. The first first essential is that we should give evidence of our interest in the work l?v sending a good delegation, at least 100. from South Carolina to the camp at Fort Oglethorpe, and the second, that some point in South Carolina should be i unanimously agreed upon for a camp site to be recommended to the army authorities. Mr. /. F. Wright, of Xewberry county, offered the following resolution: "Be It Resolved that it is the sense of this mPotino* ihlif Cftlnmlil.. Carolina, should be selected and recommended by the Southern Military Camp Leajrue to General Wood as the place at which a military training camp should be situated in the event that it is determined to establish one in South Carolina." This resolution was duly seconded by Messrs. John T. Roddey. of York county, and Mr. W. G. Sirrine. of Greenville county, and adopted unanimously. The chairman stated, as 'his was the first meeting of the executive committee, that the purpose of selecting committeemen from each county I was unmanly tnat me active work ?>f the I.eague should he conducted in each county by the committeeman. As the present work of the league is to stimulate interest in military training such as is contemplated in these camps, and to secure enroll mcnts for the camp at Fort Oglethorpe, he urged that each committeeman should hegin actively and at once upon this work. In response to this Mr. W. G. Sirrine, of Greenvi'le. offered the following resolution: "Resolved, That the executive committeemen hegin at once to secure enrollments from their respective counties, sending the same to the general chairman for forwaiding to headquarters, and that reports he made to ibe (Continued on page four) m EM INSTALLED There Will Be Fifteen Alarm Boxes and Twenty Telephone Stations?Boxes Located in Various Sections of the City. Insurance Rates deduced as a Result of System. The city has installed the Gamewell Fire Alarm System, with the latest improvements and is approved by the underwriters association. The installation of this equipment will reduce the insurance premium "> cents per c* i nn 1 ,uu, There will be l"> alarm boxes, and 20 telephone stations, so located us to take care of the greatest property values. When the alarm is turned in at any of the station, the number correspond irg to that particular box, is automatically blown at the power house. A new whistle has been installed along with the new system. The wild cat whistle has been killed and its funeral will be held Sunday. The alarm, when turned in, in addition to blwoing the whistle, registers the location of the fire at the fire station. The system cost about $3,000 and is a distinct advance in fire protecdition to blowing the whistle, regisboxes may be added at any time without any additional expense save the cost of the box. To turn in the alarm, it is necessary to break the glass, open the door by turning the key, then pull down lever. This sends in the alarm. SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION. .Meetings Held Monday and Tuesday in First Baptist Church. The Union County Interdenominational Sunday School convention met here Monday and Tuesday of -this week. The sessions were held in the auditorium of the First Baptist church, and a number of representatives from the various Sunday schools throughout the county attended the convention. The retiring president, W. W. Colton, made his annual report, and also state to the convention that he felt impelled to refuse reelection to the office. The committee on nominations appointed was as follows: Rev. Jno. F. Matheson, Jno. W. Gregory and M. Russell Jeter. Monday afternoon the convention listened to a speech by R. I). Webb. State secretary, and that evening he again spoke. Rev. B. H. DeMgnt of Greenwood delivered an address Tuesday evening. Both these speakers are expert Sunday school workers, and their speches abounded in practical suggestions. The convention reassembled at 1 o'clock Tuesday morning. Rev. Geo. P. White conducted devotional exercises. Prof. Davis Jeffries delivered an address on "The Organized Class for Men and Women." R. D. Webb next spoke on "The Building Up of Sunday Schools." Dr. B. II. DeMent was next called upon and delivered a speech upon the "Preparation for Teaching." In the afternoon the convention reassembled. The chief speech was delivered by It. D. Webb upon the topic: "Helping Kvery Sunday School in the County." I>r. K. M. Ellerbe ot' Jonosville nude an address on "Hoys and it Thei "IVens." Dr. F. M. Ellerbe was elected ty president; J. Wesley Scott ' elected district chairman; Roheri \dams was elected township supeiintondent; Kemper Morpan was elected secretary of the convention. BOX SUPPER. There will he a Itox supper at Mt. Tabor school house on Saturday nitrht, March IS. Oysters and coffee will be served. I.et everybody come with a hijr box. Proceeds *r<> to the benefit of the school. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Geo. P. White, Pastor. Services Sunday, March 19th, at 11 ? O - ? a. 111. ami o |>. ill. Morning: "The Climax?How to ; Reach It." Evening: "Bring Up Your Corner." If you worship with us we will he glad; you will not he sorry. Mr. J. T. Bradley of the firm of Bradley-Estes, was carried to the Baptist hospital in Columbia last week for an operation for appendicitis. It is very gratifying to Mr. Bradley's friends to know that he is improving. Love is a dream; marriage i's an alarm clock.