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THE UNION TIMES PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY IIY THE UNION TIMES COMPANY TIMES BUILDING. MAIN STREET BELL PHONE NO. 1 .LEWIS M. RICE Editor Registered at the Postoflice 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 mm???????? ????i??? FRIDAY. MARCH liMO. J The Union Hospital association, at the annual meeting in March, took {some very radical steps, as may be seen from the front page article published in this week's Times. But every (resolution was carried by unanimous [consent, and the case warranted radical treatment. For eight or ten years the matter has been dragging along at a "poor, dying rate," and it seemed . that under the old regime there never would be any hospital. It is to be hoped that the new plans will lead to the erection and operation of a modern and adequate hospital for Union. Head carefully the article on the front page. Try to figure how you will bc, able to take out at least one share of stock at one hundred dollars. There should be a sufficient number of Uni m county citizens found to put the hos pital upon a sound financial basis. The city authorities are to be com. mended for the efforts being made to suppress the illicit sale of liquor in Union. This much, every law-abiding citizen is impelled to say, and can say it without passing judgment upon any one of the insurance cases now being tried in the police court. Our people, the great majority of them, have reached the point that they arc determined to put down this nefarious traffic. It is a trick of certain ones of the opponents of prohibition to lieln break down the law. then mi-r the cry: "Prohibition don't prohibit.'' The law is thus brought into disfavor, But this old, time-worn argument ha? had its day. It is no longer as pursuasive as it once was. It has, in fact, about played out. The cry now is: "Persecution." We are told that prohibition interferes with a man's personal liberty; that it makes hypocrites of people; that it is too drastic These and many other statements of /ike purport may frequently be heard But no thoughtful man is deceived by these wails. For some months after the dispensaries closed Union was dryer than it was ever known tc be. For the past two or three weeks evidences of the operation of blind tigers have multiplied. A blind man could have noticed the difference From some illegal source the whiskey Was coming. Most assuredly Mayoi yVharton and the city council and police force should receive the unqualified endorsement of every man whe desires to see the laws enforced against blind tigers. It is to be hoped tjhat the authorities will keep up the flood work begun. And, if you are in doubt as to the good results of prohibition, you need go no further than to investigate the police records for the past six months. The months preceding the closing of the dispensaries and the months since t^ie dispensaries closed tell the story, The cases in the police court have <fiown a wonderful decrease since the 'qispensaries closed. Are we now to i-iit idly by and allow the blind timers 'to undo the pood work accomplished? tyhat ripht has a blind tiper to any sort of consideration? It is a law* less, evil thinp. It is in no sense a help to a community. Its fruitapc ie crime and its methods make criminals. Let every man and woman who really desires the suppression off these illepal nuisances so express themselves. Let the authorities know tntft. you approve the movement to rid Union of them. It will hearten the m if you will so do. I ???? SOUTHERN PROVIDES COLLEGE LOAN FUND. i , |Sp Give $1,000 Each (o Apricultural f j Institutions in This State and Others. * Washington, March 29.?As a perletual memorial to the great interest in Southern farming manifested by the late President Finley, President Harrison of the Southern railway company has arranged to give $1,000 >aeh to the State agricultural col'eges in Virginia, Morth Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Ala>ama, Mississippi, Kentucky and Tennessee, to be designated "Southern ailway loan fund: William Wilson Finley foundation." Loans from the ' fund in each State are to be made i>y the college authorities to worthy students in such way as the authorities of each college may determine, i subject only to the restriction that the students receiving the benefits shall !>e from counties traversed by the lines of the Southern Railway company or its associated companies. \ BOND ISSUE WILL PROVE MYTH. ' Dear Mr. Editor: Much is being said about the bond issue which is to be voted on soon for ' | the purpose of obtaining a loan, to I build good roads in Union county. The j people are in favor of good roads, but " j are not in favor of voting a big debt | on the county that our grandchil. j dren will have to pay, besides bond issues are dangerous, and always proves detrimental to the taxpayers' happiness. We are already burdened 1 with taxation. To add $250,000.00 to ' our present tax the result would be 1 a slow confiscation. We must profit from past experience. Forty years ago we had a set of silver tongue ' schemers in Union who engineered a bond issue to build a railroad in North Carolina. No doubt the silver tongue , schemers got a handsome rake off for their work, and the poor taxpayers are sweating over those bonds today. With such facts in hand would it not ' be the height of imprudence as well as an insult to honesty to ask the people to saddle such an unjust debt t upon the old county. I say unjust, for the scheme of this bond issue is not for the benefit of the people of . Union county. Just the same old trick that the silver tongue schemers played on the county to build a railroad in North Carolina. But the proposition will not work for the people 1 don't intend to be skinned the second time with the same knife. The silver tongue schemer only hopes to get his bond issue over was by the mill neople and by the working man. . Those educated schemers will go to the mill people and ask them to vote for the bond issue in order that they will 1 have good roads. With good roads i their wood can be bought for $2.00 ' per cord and save $2.00 ner cord, as the mill company charged them $4.00 per cord. To the working man they , will say, "The bond issue won't hurt you. Your taxes Will remain the , same; the banks, railroads and cotton mills pay the taxes." With such infamous stuff the silver tongue schemer expects to delude the working man when the money gives out that road ' tax will be raised as it has been done , in other places. In one county in North Carolina the silver tongue schemer succeeded in getting the bond issue on the county for road purposes before the road was completed the road tax went up to $r.i.uu to the man. Reference, a Mr. Snider at Loekhart Mills. "Oh, yes, the silver tongue schemer will i promise the working: man a job on the . road, but if the working: man fails to i pay his unjust road tax he will sure r get the promised job at his own ex. pense. In writing: this letter I have used ! the word unjust and must prove that the word was used correctly. As we all rerember without a single defalcaf tion that last summer the bontons of . the low country had their agents pros| pecting over Fairfield, Chester and . York counties with the hopes of find[ ing a highway by which they could reach the mountains with their automobiles. No bridge crossing across ' Broad river, this route was aban' doned and the party returned to Coi lumbia where a safe bridge was found. . Then the prospecting party came r through Lexington and Newberry county on to Union. While this party . was at Union no doubt but what they bamboozled our delegation, which caused an act to be passed by that memorial legislature ordering an election by which the people could ex' press their wishes on the bond issue. Now, Pete, you silver tongue schemer, did you not know that after a , healthy rake off was made from the I proceeds of the bond issue would not build the contemplated road through the county by the way of Glenn , Springs. If the county was intended to be benefited, why not suggested on 1 building a road from Union to Cross > Keys, or from Union to Broad liver, ! those people have poor railroad fa. cilities. Why not help the needy first? i But those bontons of the low country, ! with their silk hats always was a f*\l? rm r Al? l-in tunob T>~ i- ~ I v..m< ii. ivi viiv- inetii. i>uw, i tar, | 'don't deny the charge, hut the peoi pie that the contemplated ftond issue | was for the bontons of the low country who would not speak to a working man when met in the road, so the silI ver tonyue scheme just as well fro j into a hole for the people are not troinfr to he bamboozled by those who worship a silk hat or a new painted automobile. I will he loaded for hear in mv next letter. W. M". E. Whitvnire, S. C. CITATION TO KINDRED AND CREDITORS. State of South Carolina, County of Union. Ry Hon. W. W. Johnson, Judfre of Probate. Whereas, J. M. Gault has made suit to me to frrant him Letters of Adniin. istration on the Estate and effects of , J. O. Cault, deceased. These are, therefore, to cite and | admonish all and singular the kindred i ami creditors of the said J. O. (Jault, I deceased, that they be and appear, before me, in the Court of Probate, 1to i?e new at Union U. H., South Ca, | olina, on the 13th day of April, next, I after publication hereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any ' they have, why the said Administra! tion should not be granted. I (liven under my hand and seal this ,29th day of March, Anno Domini 101(5 W. W. Johnson, Probate Judge. Published on the 31st and 7th Jays of March and April, 1916, in the Union Times. I WEST SPRINGS West Springs, March 28.?Mrs. John R. Vai ner died at her home near West Springs on last Friday after an illness of several weeks' duration. Mrs. Varner was a woman with a strong character and firm disposition. Her extreme kindness of heart won for her a large circle who will be grieved to hear of her death. She was a faithful member of the Sulphur Springs Baptist church. The funeral services were at Philadelphia Baptist church on Sunday at noon. The funeral services were conducted by Mrs. Varner's pastor, Rev. W. P. Smith, assisted by Rev. C. F. Felmet, of Converse. Mrs. Varner is survived by her husband, Mr. John R. Varner, and the following children: Messrs. L. I). Varner, J. L. Varner, E. S. Varner, F. T. Varner, Walker Varner, Jesse Varner of Cedar Springs, Elijah Varner of Cherokee Springs and Mrs. Isaac Parris of Dangerfield, Texas. Miss Annie May Davis and Mr. Ben Lawson of Cedar Hill were married at Union on last Sunday morning. Rev. W. F. CauIt performed the ceremony at his home. The many friends of the young couple extend congratulations and best wishes for a long, haopy and prosperous life. Mr. W. O. Posey of Spartanburg.. was here one day the past week on business. , , Dr. S. T. D. Lancaster of Pauline was here one day the past week on business. Mr. Mark West of Pacolet spent Sunday here with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Holcomb of Kelton spent the week end here with relatives. Mrs. J. F. Caudle of Union is a guest at the West Springs hotel this week. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Jones are spending a few days this week with relatives at Spartanburg. Miss Mary Miller of Spartanburg is spending the week here wi'th her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Miller. Mr. Boyce Hyatt spent Sunday with friends at Spartanburg. Mrs. Sallie Bolton and Miss Clara E. Bolton of Cross Anchor spent the week-end here with relatives. Mrs. J .A. Smith and son, Mr. Pierce nf Rlllff cnonf QoD.lv.larr end Sunday with the family of Mr. W. .1 Betsill. Mr. A. L. Crutchfield of Spartanburg spent one day here the *>ast week with friends. Prof. W. Y. Cooley and Mi?s Bess Walter attended the meeting of the Teachers' association at Union on Saturday. Mr. C. C. Alexander went to Spartanburg one day the past week on business. Owing to illness, Rev. W. B. Justus was prevented from filling his regular appointment at Bogansvi'lle on Sunday morning. However, Mr. W. M. Jones, who was present, delivered a most excellent address. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Glenn and children of Cross Keys spent the week-end here with the family of Mr. J. Boyd Lancaster. Mr. W. II. I.awson went to Spartanburg one day the past week on business. PACOLET, ROUTE 2. Pacolet, Route 2, March 27.?We are naving some neautitui weatner. The farmers are well up with their work for the time of year. Mr. Falls Thornton of Cowpens and Miss Myrtle Coleman of this route were quietly married at Pacolet last Sunday afternoon by Mr. V. A. Brown, notary public. Miss Annie Keller and Miss Maud Hood spent Sunday at Mr. S. A. Coleman's. The writer spent a few days the past week near Cedar Springs with relatives. Mrs. Eva Brown and daughters, Mrs. Charlie Petty and Miss Ida Brown, were visitors at Mr. W. E. McBride's Monday afternoon. The Sewing Circle met with Mrs. I). M. Black last Wednesday afternoon. The attendance was very good and all seemed to enjoy the afternoon. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Dunnaway. There will be a play at the Mabry Are You Prepared for tin SPRING DRESS U MARCH 27TH TO APRIL 8TH is the you know, and it's only one week away. Store is the "Dress Up" headquarters ol city. Our Spring: Opening exhibition is in progress. "Dress Up" is the word, the latest creations in "Alco" Suits for and Young Men, Silk Yoke and Sleeve li $15.00 to $20.00. Broadway's latest in man & Cheney Neckwear. New Shirts, lars and Interwoven Hosiery. Howai Foster and Bostonian Shoes for Men an< famous Drew Shoes for Ladies are he] all the latest styles and leathers. "I Up!" that's all. "Just imagine It! I March 27th to April 8th, a Big Festiv Clothes?A Big Dress Parade! Every at his best. It's up to you to help swel ranks. "Fall in" Boys and try Uncle S Spring Tonic?"Dress Up!" You are in\ UNION CLOTHING Ci D. W. MULLINAX, Mgr. ?fj TODAY. pW "The Girl ( V> LjA-'-J f IL-cUUI 111^ lUdV ,y "SAMMY'S SCANDL 8 ( in two acts. ' William Fox preser wf tw ^mbSC *n C?unt Tolstoi's B 5a produced under the di "THE BROKEN C< li IBM JM the man that makes YESTERDAY," a tw< Six reels of good i will please everybody. "PROTEA," a Wc I ^ FtT 1 played this picture < I Ml Ij\ I ' have been requested I 0\J k u I Remember the little you spell bound with W jruessinfr all the time m ^ last chance to see hei See a jrood show i JhB?53fi(MM t'1C stree^- to ^he Edis won't jret mad. 1^kJlL school house next Saturday ni^ht, n-i Vniir I April 1. The public is invited. Aa- UBl lUUl I mission, 5c and 10c. ? Mr. and Mrs. Markens West rind fcf| little son, Bernard, were visitors at Sulphur Springs Sunday. More th Misses Bertha Hart and Bessie Mc- pn,,n i Bride spent Sunday with Miss Loui.se TVS Gallman. ""S. Fan}?' Tiie health cf the community is Coffees, la.' good at this writing. Solo. lOUS year, i ijst rpcoivi CORRECT ENGLISH the HOW TO USE IT ??neve0"vpc Josephine Turck Baker, Editor. 30c 33 1-3 A MONTHLY MAGAZINE pound, ant with the i Sample Copy 10c Sub. Price $2 a Yr. ;* ia no+ b EVANSTON, ILLINOIS Coffee yQU price anyw \otirp. nr hppvivc crive von th BOOKS (TfsUBSCRIPTION. us and tak( Notice is hereby tfiven that, pur- y?ur next < suant to a commission issued March us' 27, 1916, by Hon. R. M. McCowan, ter your 01 secretary of state, books of subscrip- SO desire, tion will be opened to the capital stock Pure Col of W. B. Terrell Co., in the office of cheap as t W. B. Terrell & Co., Union, S. C., on Saturday, April 1, at 10 o'clock a. m. The Ur The f>roposed corporation is to have I j a capital stock of Ten Thousand Hollars ($10,000.00) divided into One Hundred (100) shares of the par value Any cau of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00). always be Said corporation is to do a general an(j wholesale and retail merchandising ' pr business, the principal place of bus- c. iness is to be Union, S. C. your ent W. B. Terrell, * H. A. Holcombe, Mr- W- H 13-1. Corporators. was in Unioi i --THURSDAY and the Game" Iff ENING," Chapter Seven of "THE: l-v? ,><1 AME." Also "THE TRAGIC C1R- |v>X e Allison and Harold Loekwood and y y ,OUS SCHEME," a roaring comedy 1 // | FRIDAY its the Royal Actress, Betty Nansen, >2? Masterpiece, "ANNA KARENINA", fe irection of J. Gordon Edwards. W JATURDAY - ~ DIN," and acomedy, featuring Jerry, I W f your laugh. Also "A PRINCE OF Jjyw^Jk ) act motion picture in colors. DxfmfV// Comedy and Drama, a variety that y 7/3: iC MONDAY H irld's Special in Five Acts. We jnce before to standing room, and IpSI repeatedly to play a return date. (rr j f f/1 Lady Protea does things; she holds jVJA her thrilling stunts and keeps you just what she will do next. Your W ^ r. It's 5c and 10c. m | TUESDAY 1 J at the Grand and then step across onia and see another good one. We Money's Worth With ?E n , In the District Court of the United ery rlircnss? States, F*or the Western District of South Carolina. In Bankruptcy. , an Fifteen Hundred In the Matter of Lawrence Smith irease in the sales of ^umber Company Bankrupt 10 PlmM s, Co?v.^n To the Creditors of Lawrence Smith as Chase & Sanborn Lumber c of Uni in the it year over the prev- Cmlnt ?r ?l!,,ric( Rf?r,MM according to reports a Bankrupt. ed, this notwithstaild- Notice is hereby given that on the ingent times, there is 22nd day of March, A. D. 1016, the eason, the quality, is said Lawrence Smith Lumber Com)und that we sell, 25c, Pa?y was duly adjudged a Bankrupt; c, 35c and 40c by the ?nd th"' V1'" fil,s,t m=?ti.nE ??f cl every pound sold "? heldat u.mo"' ??u'h Car" . , ohna, in the office of S. E. Barron, inderstanding that if Es(| Refelee in [tnnk,uptcy at Un. etter than any other jon> g_ Q t on ^^e 10th day of April, can buy at the same 1016, at 10 o'clock a. m. in the fore'here, at any time, we noon, at which time said creditors ie pound you buy from may attend and prove their claims, api your judgment. Let P?mt a Trustee, examine the Bankorder for Coffee come rupt an<* transact such other business ind or pulverized, af- as 'nay P">P"ly yomrt before said del- is received is von meetlnE- s- Raei is received IS you Referee in Bankruptcy. Union, S. C., March 27th, 1916. Tees and Fine Teas as 13_2 he cheapest. NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDlion Grocery Co. itors. WAGNON, Mgr. 7? All noroana U a!/1 i ~ ? - ?- i ? - i inn it an c?>avMa muiuiiik tmims iivfnmsi, me | ana the estate of F M Adams, deceased, se for Complaint will are required to present the same duly investigated at once, proven to the undersigned and all perare to blame will do sons indebted to said estate must make in be done to correct payment to us. Jre satisfaction. ?" J"lla.* Ada ' E?c?trfx, John B. Adams, Executor, Est.J?. M. Adams, Dec'd. . Wilburn of Cross Keys Adamsbur*, S. C., March 21, J916. i Wednesday on business. > 12-3 1 ? , i.v }k~'