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w r -j EXCELLENT I f 1 TJT B '* T T "RfekT T Jf "RkT TP T M r ^ I FIRST ClASS ATPT; A tl Hi U 1^1 J. Vr 1^1 A A1VA JtLi kjr" | exm VOL. LXVI. NO. 19. UNION. S. C., FRIDAY, MAY 1U, 1916 $1.00 A YJS Alt CORPORATORS APPLY Meeting Held Here Tuesday in Interest of Proposed Electric Railway?Definite Step Looking to Incorporation Taken? Will Meet Next Saturday in Spartanburg. The hoard of corporators for the proposed electric railway connecting Union, Clinton, Laurens, Woodruff, Spartanburg and intermediate points, met here in the rooms of the Chamber of Commerce Tuesday at noon. There was a full representation of the board and quite a number of visitors from the various sections interested in the mnvpnipnt The meetinc was called to order at noon by Chairman J. F. Jacobs, who was elected chairman at the Cross Anchor meeting two weeks previously. A motion was adopted authorizing the finance committee composed of A. W. Law, Spartanhurpr; R. P. Morpran, Union: W. H. Gray, Woodruff: Jas. W. Copeland, Clinton: W. B. Patton, Cross Anchor; T. B. Thackston, Cedar Sprinprs; W. L. Gray. T,aureus, to proceed to procure a charter for the proposed line. To this committee J. F. Jacobs was added and was made chairman. A motion was further made authorizing this committee to proceed with the preliminary survey and to use the funds subscribed to this work, but it was later decided that more definite instructions would be given the committee at the meetinpr to be held in Spartanburpr. More than eleven thousand dollars of the reouested fifteen thousand dollars for the preliminary survey has been subscribed, and these points not having reached, tho requested amount, crave assurance that the balance would be forthcoming. Union was asked for $1500 and I, sent up a subscription list to the * Cross Anchor meeting of SUW0.4 at the meeting Tuesday. O. E. SMITH REELECTED ALDERMAN WARD TWO. The Second Primary Held Tuesday Close Race?Smith Received 79 Votes While 77 Went to His Competitor. The second primary held here Tuesday for warden in ward two resulted in the choice of O. E. Smith over his competitor, B. G. Peterson, by the close vote of 79 to 77. The interest in this race was pronounced, indeed, it developed more real fiphtinp in the political arena than did the first primary held the week preceding. A SURPRISE WEDDING. Lockhart, May 9.?A marriape of xr rt>a f QiirrvrloA 4- U *. .? ? ? 1 ~ ? v ..ui ,>i log w i/iicit many ini'ims was that of Miss Grace Crawford of Due West and Mr. W. C. Baldwin of T.ockhart, which took place Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, May 2nd, at the home of the bride, the ceremony beinjr performed by Rev. J. P. Pressly, pastor of the A. R. P. church of Due West. Only the immediate family and relatives were present to witness the ceremony. To the strains of Lohenprrin Weddinpf March played by Mrs. Jennie E. Bonner of Due West the bride and frroom were preceded to the altar by Miss Elize Crawford, sister of the bride, and W. P. Baldwin of Lockhart, brother of the pjroom. The bride wore a blue taffeta coat suit with hat to match. Immediately after the ceremony they left for-Spartanburpr. Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin will make their home near Lockhart, where Mr. Baldwin is enpapred in the medcantile business. TEACHERS REELECTED AT BUFFALO. In evidence of the prood work done by the teachers in Buffalo Graded school the principal, F. E. Shuford, and all the old teachers were reelected for another year at a recent meeting of the board of trustees of the school. The teachers are as follows: a? ~ niwaca i-viuut; v?reen, /\nnie lieile Brown, Ruth Clark, Mrs. J. C. Swygert and Mrs. F. E. Shuford. The past session has been one of marked advancement and the patrons of the school are rejoicing over the good results of the year's work. THE LORD GOOD TO HIM. A colored porter in a certain Union institution remarked the other day: "The liOrd certainly has been good to me. T been married four times and he took three of my wives and left H me. WILL I FOR CHARTER OFFERED APPOINTMENT IN MARYLAND. An appointment from the bishop of the Eastern shore of Maryland has come to Rev. J. Harry Chesley to become dean of the Cathedral of Eastern Maryland, a large and influential church. Rev. Mr. Chesley has the appointment under advisement, but has not yet made his decision in the matter. He says he finds his work here very pleasant and is very much at home. He has won for himself a wide circle of friends since coming to Union several years ago, and it is hoped that he will decide to remain here. Mrs. Chesley has also endeared herself to the people of Union, both in a social way and in her welfare work, a work which is vary dear to her heart. TABERNACLE POUNDS PASTOR. We arrived in Union Tuesday af rernoon, May z, afnd on Thursday evening the members of Tabernacle church, assisted by several members of other churches, gave us a hearty welcome by bringing us a wagon load of good things to eat. Among the many poundings that we have received, it was one of the largest. We want to thank one and all who took part in this kind service. We trust that they will be repaid a hundred fold. May the blessings of God rest upon all. We want to thank you again and again. Your servants, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Trogdon. W. M. U. NOTICE. Providence permitting a quarterly meeting of division three of the W. M. U. of Union County association will be held with JonesviHe Baptist church May 21, 1916, from 10 to 4 o'clock. Representatives from each circle and all W. M. U. workers are cordially invited. Bring lunch. Annie W. McArthur, President of Circle No. 3. HIGH SCHOOL The play of "The Winning of Latane," given by the High school girls last Thursday was a success in every way. It was an all star cast and congratulations have been heaped upon the young women and upon their teacher, Prof. W. C. Ikenberry. So thoroughly did the audience enjoy the play that they are clamoring for another before the close of school. One feature that was very gratifying also, was the splendid sum of money realized. MOTHERS' DAY AT GRACE CHURCH. Mothers' Day will be observed at Grace Methodist church on Sunday morning at 11 a. m. A special sermon by the pastor, Rev. E. S. Jones, and appropriate music by the choir. You are invited to attend. Rev. J. F. Matheson will preach for the congregation of Grace church on Sunday evening at the usual hour. MEMORIAL EXERCISES. The Daughters of the Confederacy and quite a number of citizens gathered in front of the high school building Wednesday afternoon at fi o'clock, and held a brief memorial service, after which the various com mittees proceeded to the different cemeteries and decorated the graves of the soldiers with flowers. Hon. L. I * Wagnon conducted the exercises in front of the high school building. TO ORGANIZE BOY SCOUTS. The boys who are members of the Children of the Confederacy and any others who are interested are requested to meet at the Chamber of Commerce on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock for the purpose of organizing the Boy Scouts. Mrs. J. W. Mixson, Mrs. Macbeth Young. MEETINGS y POSTPONED. Miss Alsie Smith, county demonstration agent, wishes to announce that she will be out of the county next week and all meetings of Home Demonstration work advertised for that week will be nnstnnnoH until tho following week. Miss Smith is sponsor for Camp Giles and expects to attend the reunion but will be at home in time to take up her work as advertised. MRS. MINERVA T. STALEY DIED SATURDAY NIGHT. Mrs. Minerva T. Staley died Saturday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. H. Riley, at Buffalo. She was 79 yearsf of age. The burial was on Sunday in Rosemont cemetery. Mrs. Staley was a woman of beautiful character and her long life was devoted to good works. The burial was conducted by Rev. W. F. Gault and Rev. B. II. Harvey. A Beautiful Tribute The following lines to Ge in his lifetime, is worthy < scrapbook. They were writl hope Worsly, of Oxford Un accompanying a presented c of The Iliad. To General R. E. Lee?th manders and, except in fort is presented with the write spectful admiration. The grand old bard Receive him in out I send thee, but w The story that he Thy Troy is fallen, Is marred beneath I cannnot trust my To write the thing! Ah, realm of tombs This blaon to the No nation rose so Or fell so pure of < The widow's moan, Come round thee, y Eternal right, thou Can never be made An Angel's heart, i Not Homer's, could Hymn well the grei Virginia first, q?d CO. E. TO BE INSPECTED. company Mayl6th, by^Adjl^GenT'^wC/^ Moore. That nisrht after the inspection th company will have a banquet at th Dixie Cafe. The company has 67 men and offi cers. ICE CREAM SUPPER AT ADAMSBURG MAY It There will be an ice cream suppe at Adamsburg school house Saturda; night, May 13. The public is cordiall; invited. The proceeds are to go t the benefit of the school. UNIQUE WINDOW DISPLAY. W. B. Terrell Co. have a very at tractive window display. The na tional capital is reproduced in minia ture, being constructed of soap. Ther are 5,000 cakes of soap in the struc ture and the reproduction is quit striking. MEET IN UNION NEXT YEAR. The grand lodge of Odd Fellows o South Carolina held their annut meeting in Greenville Wednesday an< Thursday of this week. They select ed Union as the place of the nex annual meeting. The grand lodge i usually attended by about 200 mem bers of the order. DEATH OF AN INFANT. The infant son of Mr. J. B. Mille died May 5 and was buried the fol lowing day at New Hope church. MRS. ZANIE ROUNTREE I)EAE Mrs. Zanie Rountree of Buffal died in the hospital in Columbia Ma; 5, and was buried at Bogansvill Methodist church the following daj Mrs. Rountree was 71 years of agt and was a woman of exemplary lift Her death is a great loss to her love1 ones and friends. MOTHERS' DAY TO BE OBSERVE1 On Next Sunday Afternoon at Fou O'clock in First Presbyterian Church. All the men and boys of Union am the surrounding country are not onl; invited but urged to come. Everyon who honors his mother and mother hood. The address will be . by the Rev. E S. Jones of Grace M. E. church. There will be no night worship a the Presbyterian church next Sunda; night. Rev. J. F. Matheson wil preach at Grace church at 8:3i o'clock. * * CHILDREN'S DAY EXERCISES. There will be Children's Day ex ercises at Foster's Chapel Sunday night, May 14. The children hav been carefully trained and the pro gram is an interesting one. The public is cordially invited t< attend. / # to Gen. Robt. E. Lee n. Robert E. Lee, paid to him _ of a place in every Southern ;en to Gen. Lee by Philip Staniversity, England, about 1865, opy of Mr. Wosly's translation la til e most stainless of living com- ^ une, the greatest?this volume 0f ;r's earnest sympathy and reri H ve I that never dies, pi * English tongue; n' ith weeping eyes, Gi sung. V( E. thy dear land Tl the spoiler's heel; w tremblig hand f5, 3 I feel. Hi H 3! But let her bear S. last of times; di TT white and fair, :rimes. U af the orphan's wail <k et in truth be strong ; Li gh all else fail, M ! wrong. as tii an angel's mouth, dc I alone for me K it Confederate South? "> M*?- dr v t* LP Closing exercises a* . of clifford SEMINARY, al !' ' music department of the Seminary Di will be on Thursday evening, May 18. nc e at 8:30 o'clock. After the close of fir e the program there will be a* moon- wi light lawn party on the campus un- th l" der the auspices of the Y. W. C. A. Di of the Seminary. The financial com- er mittee will sell cream and cake for > the benefit of the organization. It's PI members wish to thank the people of r the town for the support given the ? Christms bazaar and to sav that on Bi y commencement Sunday niprht in the fr Q Presbyterian church there will be a lo public report of what has been ac- fr 'complished by the Y. W. C. A. dur- per inp: a year of successful and satis- th factory works. On Saturday afternoon, May 27th, ar ,- at 5:30 o'clock at the Seminary the TI class day exercises will be held. The w< e seniors extend a hearty invitation and ha - an assurance of welcome to all who Oi e are interested. m Sunday morning at 11 o'clock the cli baccalaureate sermon will be preached tr in the Presbyterian church by Dr. Sr James J. Harrell, pastor of the First R< Presbyterian church of McColl, S. 1 C. '* On .the Monday eveniner following " there will be the prraduatinpr exercises, t The Rev. Witherspoon Dodjre of m ? Anderson. S. C., will deliver the lit- th ~ erary address of the occasion. 16. WEST SPRINGS SCHOOL CLOSED FRIDAY, MAY 5. r . . Ei The West Springs High school held r, its closing exercises Friday evening. jc May 5. The auditorium was packed fe to its capacity, many in attendance being able to procure no more than cj| 0 standing room. El y The addresses to the graduating e class were made by Lewis M. Rice nj K and County Superintnedcnt of Educa- e< tion Jas. H. Hope, Prof. W. Y. Cooley ja made an appropriate address. J. Boyd fr 1 Lancaster made the announcement that each of the three teachers, Prof, m Cooley, Mrs. Johnson and Miss Wal- to J ter, had been reelected for the next nj session. This announcement was rer ceived with prolonged applause. cjj There were five young ladies to graduate from the school this year: cj"| Misses Mary Crow, Eva Simmons, ra d Mae Whitehead, Isabel West and y Louise Johnson. Di e The people of West Springs com- re - munity are greatly interested in their school,, and are united in everything ! that tends to build it up. t TEACHERS' EXAMINATION. "I y Ha 1 Thirty-two applicants stood the E: 0 teachers 'examination before County Superintendent of Education Jas. H. "S Hope last Friday. Twenty-nine ladies and three men. to On Saturday three colored appli- ti< cftnts stood. The result has not yet f been declared, but will appear next 6 week. Miss Elizabeth Arthur is at home th o again after a visit to friends in Columbia. to VNNER FOR V ENJOYP ECOND WEEK'S COURT NOW IN SESSION. Court convened May 1, Judge ;ase presiding. The only case tried st week up to Thursday noon, our me of going to press, was the hitmire will case. This case resultI in a verdict ordering the breaking the will. The next case was that of Union umbing and Electric Co. vs. J. J, ughes, et al. The jurv brought in a srdict as follows: "We find for the aintiff One Hundred and Nineteen ollars and Fifty Cents." The next case was that of L. H. allman vs. Union-Buffalo Mills Co. erdict: "We find for the defendant." The next case was that of Binder . Gibbs vs. Woodmen of the World, he jury failing to agree, a mistrial as ordered. In the case of Mrs. Etta Ivey, plainff, vs. John Newton Gallman. Verct: "We find for the plaintiff Five undred Dollars." Mrs. G. F. Moseley, plaintiff, vs. M. Rice, executor, defendant. Verct: "We find for the plaintiff One undred and Fifty Dollars." Dewey Trantham, guardian, vs. nion-Ruffalo Mills Co., suit for damres. Verdict: "We find for the ifendant." Gordan Mav Hill, by Guardian Ad item vs. Seaboard Air Line Railway, otion for non suit granted. Dr. G. F. Moseley vs. S. M. Rice, i executer. Verdict: "We find for e plaintiff one hundred sevnty-ninc illars and no-100." Case of Wm. P. Bird vs. Exeels'or nitting Mills. Consent verdict: Ve find for the defendant one huned and. fifty dollars." CATTLE STOOD TEST. Dr. W. F. Burleigh, assistant ate veterinary of Clemson college rived in Union Tuesday and tested 1 the 20 head of milch kine belonged to Alameda Farm, owned by Dr. itfre 'ItebVi* ffte* from "tuberculosis'. r. Linder had this test made and is >w happy over the results of the idings of the expert. If this work as carried on throughout the State, e disease would soon be wiped out. r. Linder says the cost was modate. HI LATHE A CLASS ENTERTAINS The Philathea class of the First aptist church entertained their lends on Friday evening in the parrs of the church. The rooms were agrant with spring flowers and eens and made a lovely setting for e pretty maids. Delicious ices and cake were served id carnations were given each guest, lis class is composer! of the young amen of the church and much good is been accomplished through them, rie of their number, Miss Lora Cleent, is on the foreign field and the ass is very proud to be able to conibute to her support. Miss Alsie nith is president of the class and 2v. G. P. White is the leader. TEACHERS ELECTED. The trustees of the Union schools et Thursday afternoon and elected e following teachers for the years i-17: Davis Jeffries, superintendent. High School?W. C. Ikenberry, incipal, Mrs. M. B. Wharton, Misses unice and Hallie Thomson, Carol ^bertson, Alberta Harris and Ludie irdan. Miss Jordan was transrred from Monarch. Central School?E. A. Fuller, prinpal, Mrs. N. M. Under, Misses tha Palmer, Annie Tinsley, Blanche irner, Mamie and Myra Young, Mine Gregory, Pansy Watson, Mae ienfield, Mary .Tones, Kathleen ,mes. Miss Jones was transferred om West End. Monarch?W .W. Griffin, principal, isses Anna Sanders. Alice McClinck, Mary Perrin and Kathleen Jenngs. Excelsior?Miss Effie Sartor, prinsal, Mrs. Julia Thomas. West End?Miss Mary Flynn, prin r?ai. miss rmitn smitn, vera Murh and Mae Smith. Misses Louisa Duncan, Kathrin Hard and Ida Palmer did not seek election. EXCELSIOR MILL CLUB. Ladies, remember to come to the lome Economics Club" next Tuesy niprht, May 16th, at reading room, tcelsior mills. Miss Alsie Smith's subject will be Sanitation." The school children will also help entertain with songrs and recita>ns. Mrs. R. S. Rlalock, Secretary. Sometimes a ma ndoes a sensible ins: by mistake. Money also helps the man who tries help himself. ETERANS \BLE OCCASION Seventy of the "Boys of '6V' Formed the Line of March Last i Saturday?Address Delivered by Rev. E. S. Jones?Exercises Greatly Enjoyed by the Old Vets and the Large Audience. l| Saturday was a dav of eninvmont-. ! for the "Old Vets," and their friends. 1 It was a delightful day, both as a mental and as a physical feast. At the appointed hour some seven; ty of the "Boys of 61" gathered In front of the high school building and marched to the courthouse. The line ; of march was headed by the Jefferson Davis chapter. Children of the Confederacy, under the direction of Mrs. J. W. Mixson. Willie Goforth was "trumpeter" for the occasion. At the 1 courthouse, and as the Old Veterans entered the court house the children showered them with roses. The exercises In the courthouse were presided over by Rev. J. Harry Chesley, at the request of Capt. F. M. Farr. Rev. Geo. P. White opened with prayer. Col. D. P. Duncan recited some very appropriate poetry, giving to the occasion variety and additional pleas' ure. A poem composed by the late Mrs. A. A. James shortlv before her death was read by Rev. E. S. Jones. Miss Nyra Garner sang in a beautiful and impressive manner, the song, "To the Soldiers in Gray, Bring Flowers." This song was composed by Mr. Frederic Plumb of Augusta, fljl n miicinnl nronino Ho ID o oo,,? !%? of Mrs. B. G. Clifford and has often 4 visited in this ci'ty. Mr. Plarab i$ organist at St. Paul's church in Ad, gusta and in the disastrous fire tnere several -weeks ago lost everything i he possessed in his efforts to savt^ttwk beloved Clfirh:h-'btt0tt#tjy. f deeply. Rev. E. S. Jones delivered the address, and it was a very appropriate one. Among other good qualities was that of brevity. There were many expressions of approval for the speaker by the old Veterans. They, with their wives, and a few favored guests, gathered in the store room on the southwest corner of Main and Pinckney streets. There a sumptu ous dinner was served. Plenty of hash and a steaming cup of good coffee formed a part of the tempting menu. The Daughters of the Confederacy have again brought upon their heads the benedictions of these faithful men who gave their best to their country's need. REVIVAL SERVICES TO BEGIN AT BUFFALO MAY 14. v| \Jr Rev. J. O. Burnett In our revival meeting, beginning May 14th, in Buffalo Methodist church, we are praying for and expecting the presence of the Lord, in our midst in the person of the Holy Spirit. We earnestly desire the prayers and cooperation of all Christians. The preaching will he done by Rev. J. O. Burnett, who is a man well qualified for the work in which he is engaged, having made a special study of the evangelistic work, and above all, he is a man who knows God. The sinirincr will he in chartre of Prof. W. T. Merritt, who is a man of hiffh recommendation as a singer. Let us come praying that the Lord will meet with us and bless our souls abundantly. B. H. Harvey, Pastor. MRS. ALEANE SHERBERT DEAD. Mrs. Aleane Sherbert died May 6 and was buried at Gilead church May i 7. She was 18 years old and loaves a husband and a 10-day-old infant. The burial was conducted by Rev. Mr. Felmet, pastor of Gilead church. I