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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 at the Postoffice in Union, S. C., as second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year $1.00 Six Months .50 Three Months 1 .25 ADVERTISEMENTS One square, first insertion $1.00 Every subsequent insertion .50 FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 1916. The prospect for crops throughout the county is not very bright for the season. But it is far too early to estimate the result. Some of the best .crop years are years in which the beginning of the season was unpromising. Public spirit is a thing hard to arouse and hard to keep alive; but a community without it is a dead community. One thing that kills public spirit is the ranting of the tight-fisted, selfish individual who can see no good in anything that does not put dollars into his own pocket. If Jonesville will rally to the movement now on foot to improve the highway between Union and Jonesville and on to the Spartanburg line, it will go far to carrying out the proposed plan. Union will do her part, and we believe Jonesville will also. Itj will cost something, but so does every real improvement. But in this case, the returns will be great. It is to be hoped that they and owners along this road way may also fall in line and help. They will be helping themselves. If the road is not improved between Union and Jonesville it will soon become impassable. It is now about the roughest road in the coun ty, or was up to this week. There is now some work being done on it, and a cement culvert over the small creek this side of Rocky Creek helps considerably. But, taken as a whole, the road is quite poor. In many places the road way has been encroached upon until it is not more than fifteen feet in width, and at these narrow places the condition in rainy weather is some fierce. President Wilson, delivering a speech Flag Day at the foot of the Washington monument, leaves no one fr*~?in doubt as to his attitude towards hyphenated Americans. He said: "There is disloyalty active in the United States and it must be quickly crushed." Every true patriot will feel his heart warming to the message of the President. It is high time for our nation to come to the realization that those who are not for us i are against us. The very foreigners wno are now fomenting strife in this country are here for the reason that they fled from their native lands to this country because of the intolerable conditions in their native lands. But having come, "distance lends enchantment to the view," and they turn their hearts towards the land of their birth. This is not true of all, or of any large per cent of the newcomers. Many of the most loyal upholders of the constitution of the United States are from those who have come in by adoption. But there is a considerable number in these United States today who would willingly betray her interests and sell her liberty to some foreign nation. President Wilson is right when he says this unAmericanism must be crushed. Here is where those who oppose unrestricted immigration are justified by wisdom. It was a wise thing that the bars have been put up. The trouble is they were not put up high enough. And it is too easy for a foreigner to get the privileges of citizenship. It should be made a slow process, this bringing out of an alien into the full privileges of citizenship. The present attitude of Mr. Wilson will bring down curses upon his head from all the elements not yet Americanized. Hut it is going also to weld into an irrestible force all elements and all individuals who are at heart Americans. "America first", or some such slogan, will centralize the great body of our people into one mighty people. All those who like some other county better than ours should leave for the land dear to the heart. America is big, but not big enough to hold such people. And, if we mistake not, the time is near at hand when traitors and disloyal men will find it decidedly unpleasant to remain. BRYAN SAYS WILSON'S BLANK IS HIS PLANK Wm. J. Bryan made the following statement at the St. Louis convention in response to a question asked him: "I have no plans to offer but one, and that is the president's. Determine what he want* and his plank will be mine. I expect to go before the people in his behalf on your report!" BATES-RATCHFORD. Carlisle, June 10.?An unusually beautiful wedding was that of Miss Mary Bates and William Wallace Ratchford, Jr., on last Wednesday evening at the home of the bride's parents. This lovely affair took place on the spacious lawn which was marked by the simplicity of its artistic decorations. Preceding the ceremony Miss Elizabeth Deaver, contralto, sang the barcarolle from "Tales of Hoffman," and Earle Bates, baritone, a brother of the bride, sang "Beauty's Eyes" by Tosti; then the ever memorable "Love's Old Sweet Song," as a duet by Misses Aileen and Elizabeth Deaver, was a perfect blending of a clear soprano and rich contralto. The piano accompaniments were played by Mrs. Lawrence Welch, the bride's twin sister. At the first strains of the Lohengrin wedding march, the little ribbon bearers. Gist and Clarence Jeter, in white suits, unrolled the ribbons from a small arch to the larger arch, forming an aisle for the bridal party. Next came the groom with his best man, ArromanoiL Lyles, then the maid of honor, Miss Rosa Ratchford, a sister of the groom, wearing white crepe meteor trimmed in pink and carrying a beautiful bouquet of pink sweet peas tied with pink tulle; this creation was nnrt.icnlnrlv ndantrwl tn her dainty style of blonde beauty. The little ring bearer, William Gist, Jr., followed the maid bearing the ring on a silver waiter; the bride was a vision of loveliness as she came on the arm of her father. She wore a handsome dress of white duchess satin en train with real lace embroidered with pearls, her long tulle veil being cap effect and held by a coronet of orange blossoms and she carried an exquisite shower of bride roses and valley lilies. Her only ornament was a handsome diamond pin, which was a gift to her mother when a girl. Little Miss Mary Elizabeth Compton, a veritable fairy in white with tulle bows, was train bearer. The impressive ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. R. C. Boulware of the Methodist church, assisted by the Rev. W. 1). Ratchford of the Presbyterian church. A reception followed the ceremony which was attended by the families and young friends of the bride and groom. Misses Sarah Thomas and Lizzie Pittman received at the en- . trance of the lawn and Mesdames James K. Deaver and Henry H. DuPre at the porch. Punch was served from . a lovely bower by Mrs. William H. Gist, and Mrs. Carrie Gist Jeter and Miss Sadie Gist, stationed in an attractive summer house, cut the delicious pink and white block cream and cake which was served by a bevy of young girls. Favors of sweet peas tied with white satin ribbon were , given the guests. The bride is the accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William F. Bates and is very popular not only fn Carlisle but throughout the State as well. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Ratchford and is one of the town's most successful young business men, being engaged in farming and mercantile interests. The out of town guests for the wedding were: Mr. and Mrs. Henry , H. DuPre and Miss Esther Graydon of Abbeville; Mrs. F. H. Bates of Albany, Ga.; Miss Letitia Key and Arromanous Lyles and Dr. V. B. Wright of Chester; Miss Lannes Morgan of Spartanburg; Clyde Ratchford of . Sharon. The young couple left on a north , bound train over the Seaboard at 10:15 o'clock. NOTICE OF FI^AL DISCHARGE. State of South Carolina, County of Union. Court of Probate. Notice is hereby given that on the 14th day of July, 1916, at 11 o'clock, a. m., in the Court of Probate for said County, the undersigned will make his final settlement as Executor of the Estate of Wade Gentry, deceased, and that thereupon he will apply to the Judge of said Court, for his final discharge as such Executor. All persons holding claims against said estate must present the same on ! or before said date or be barred. W. D. Arthur, Executor. This 14th day of June, 1915. Published in The Union Times for 30 days. FORGETS HIS WEDDING CLAIMED AS HUSBAND BY TWO CASTAWAYS. With his memory blank of preced- : ing events in his life, and with two beautiful girls both claiming to be his wife as the three are stranded on an island in the South sea, infested with ferocious savages, the hero of the new Vitagraph Blue Ribbon feature, "The Island of Surprise," has a problem which would rack the brains ?r tu. ?: ... ?-n. ui tuc uiuiimi y nvuiy ttrncr. Cyrus Townsend Brady, however, from whose novel the film was pic- 1 turized, is no ordinary story writer, < and he finds a way of deciding the point in question. This new film, which will be seen at the Edisonia on Friday, is well up to the high standard of Vitagraph pictures, and is considered one of the richest in dramatic suspense and thrills, of any of Dr. Brady's successes. . A railroad wreck, a fight with a band of savages and rescue by one of Uncle Sam's warships, are but two of the thrilling episodes depicted with graphic realism in this romantic story. By all means see it at the Edisonia on Friday. PRESIDENT HAS LED COUNTRY IN SAFETY (Continued from Page 1) in America, from every factory wheel that turns, from every growing thing that breathes its prayer of plenty to the skies, from every quiet school, from every crowded mart, from every peaceful home goes up a song ol praise, a paean of thanksgiving tc hymn a nation's tribute to the statesmanship that has brought these things to pass." To Keep the Peace. "Fighting for every degree of in? jury," he maintained, "would mean perpetual war and this is the policy of our opponents, deny it how they will. It would give us a war abroad each time the fighting cock of the European weather vane shifted with the breeze. It would make America the cockpit of the world. We would be so busy settling other people's quarrels that we would have no time to attend to our own business." In his treatment of the issue of preparedness Mr. Glynn asserts that the genius of this country is for peace. "The Democratic party advocates and seeks preparedness, but it is preparedness for defense, not preparedness for aggression. "It is the preparedness which builds the nation's house upon a rock, so it will not fall when the rains descend and the floods come and the winds blow. "A regard for national surety as well as a pride of personal honor will therefore bring the American people to the support of their president. Whether their blood is drawn from the banks of the Rhine or where there River Shannon flows, whether they hail from Alpine valleys or the meadows of the Pyrenees, whether their descent be German or French. Irish or English, Austrian or Italian, Russian or Greek, the men who have sworn an oath of fealty to the ideals of America will be true. "They may love the lands of thei1' iainers mucn, out xney love tne lann of their children more. They may cherish the memory of the sod from whence they sprung, but they stand ready to die for the soil that they have hallowed with their homes." In his review of domestic policies the temporary chairman pointed that the promise made by Democracy four years ago had been faithfully kept. "Today the prosperity which the nation enjoys bears witness that Democracy has kept the faith. Today the gates of opportunity are open; the hosts of special privilege stand disarmed. Today the forces of government are encouraging, not blocking the full expression of the nation's progress. Today the business man, the artisan and farmer find themselves free to enjoy the fruits of their labors, unhampered by the sinister powerjof special privilege or the selfish opr pression of 'invisible government.'" Of the federal reserve act Mr. Glynn had this to say: "In the panic of 1907, under the old system, New York could not lend a country bank $50,000 with which to meet factory pay rolls; in 1915 under the new system, inaugurated by this Democratic administration. New York loaned Europe $500,000,000 even thouirh the financial centres of the world were disrupted by the world war. and there were still left in New York the largest bank deposits in its history. "If this Democratic administration had performed no other public service than the enactment of the federal reserve act, it would deserve the unstinted approval of a grateful nation. Thanks to Democracy and to Democracy's great leader, the business man who is struggling to establish himself may now work out his destiny without living in terror of panics and hard times. The toiler in the factory may ply his tasks in security, knowing that his employer's business is safe from asault. The farmer who must borrow to moye his crops may do so without spending hi days in anxiety, his nights in nightmares of foreclosure and disaster." TRIBUTE OF RESPECT. Whereas, our Heavenly Father, in His all-wise providence, has seen !it to take from us our brother practitioner, Thomas Perrin Kennedy, May 21, 1916, be it resolved, First, That we bow in submission to His will, yet realizing that our society has sustained an irreparable loss when this faithful worker, wise counsellor and sincere and affectionate friend was removed from our mid<t; Second, That the medical profession has lost a member who represented in the highest depree honor, integrity and medical ethics, and that society in general has lost a useful and talented physician who was un tiring, sympathetic and above all a Christian gentleman; Third, That our sympathy be hereby extended to his bereaved family with a copy of these resolutions; Fourth, That these resolutions )>e published in The Union Times, Progress and the Journal of the South Carolina Medical Association and that a page in the minute book of the Union County Medical Society be dedicated to his memory. P. K. Switzer, S. G. Sarratt, R. R. Berry, Committee. Mrs. Nolen Penland and littU daughter of Spartanburg are the guests of Mrs. Penland's parents, Mr, and Mrs. T. A. Murrah. UNION D. W. MULLINAX. Mgf McClnre F PRE-INV I Jun Before taking our semi-c and ends and merchandi; will he disnlaved on sner of cost. Sale begins Moi June 24th : : : - Come every day Children's Dresses 15c S 25c and 35c values, ages 2 to 6 years, each 15c One lot of Odds and Ends i and damaged articles; also Remnants from ' 5c and 10c counters, to 'ft <close out at, each lc r . y Men's Dress Shirts 25c This lot of Shirts consists of values up to $1.00. ^ Ribbon Special All odd lots 5c, 10c and 25c Ribbons, while they last, yard 3c, 7c and 19c One lot Close-outs and ^ Overstocked Merchandise from our 5c, 10c and 15c counters at, ' each 2c ? jValieneienne Lace Insertions Big lot to choose from, yard lc ' Children's Cloth Parasols f Each 10c Free! Fans! Free! To every lady spending n 5c or more Saturday we will give you a nice 1 Palm Leaf Fan. I Automobih Bring us your Casinj when they ne We Do Good Work A We Have A Complet WILLIAMS VULCJ N. Pinckney St. Dr. I. M. Hair passed through Union on his way to Bamberg to attend ^ the marriage of his niece, Miss Blanche Hair, to Mr. J. J. Cudd, which D occurred Wednesday evening. 1 . _ o ~ " M ! Miss Lyl Milam of Clinton is the U guest of her sister, Mrs. D. W. Mullinax. 8) Vacatioi And we are ready to sh< of Summer Clothing, T Kloth and Palm Beach _ Straw, Panama and Legl The latest novelties i Neckwear. Any style ol Everything in Union i Robes and Two-piece Ui We will be pleased to < line of Summer Apparel to buy or not. Give us a CLOTHE ?. The: ive and Ten rENTOm ic 19th to 2^ tnnual inventory we \ se on which we are ov< nal tables and counters ; iday, June 19 and conti r, as New Items will be add< PECIAL BARGAINS EVERY DAY NEXT WEEK C Monday, June 19th > p Oc Ginghams, Percales, Voiles, etc, only, yd. __ 5c m x a n i . C Auesuay soap car ic Vith every 25c purchase or over you will be entitled to one 5c Cake Laundry Soap for lc j Wednesday Special / 5c White and Veined Oil Cloth, per yard 15c Thursday Sale ~ Oc and 15c Creton, very special, yard 8c 5c Sale Friday )ne big counter 10c and ^ 15c Enamelware for 5c Saturday, June 24th tegular 5c Water Tumblers for, each 2c c e Varh vnur Dollars fo havo nore Cents by bringing hem every day to our Prenventory Sale. d 5 Owners! L V and Inner Tubes U ed doctoring. I t Reasonable Prices a e Vulcanizing Plant. * s SIZING WORKS 5 Near Foster's Shop J, ____________ 2 1! " gj Mrs. W. W. Johnson and children -r re the guests of relatives in Hen- ^ ersonvilie, N. C. trtvee Out Malaria, Builds Up System b b? Old Mudud imrtl MrtMtbniu toalc, b ROTR'S TASTKLRSS chill TONIC, dtloee oat lalaria,eorfchce Um blood ,ead billdt op the iyita, A true toalc. For adulta a ad childrca. 90c. L ' ' it Some people think adytfcfng tire- It ome that is a duty. ti Time dw you a complete line ropical Worsted, Kool $6.00 to $20.00 lorn Hats $1.00 to $6.00 n Shirts, Collars and | F Shoe you may desire. Suits, Pajamas, Night iderwear. carry you through this whether you are ready trial. 4G CO. NEW WAY STORE" Cent Co. ( SALE Lth vill clean out all odds erstocked. These lots and be sold regardless nue through Saturday ed to the Sale- ? Sale Millinery )ne lot $1.00 Hats now _ 50c )ne lot 50c Hats now 25c ^tterns Hats one-half price , We Trim Hats Free )ne lot of slightly shopworn and overstock A 25c Goods to close out at only, each 7c Oc Chair Seats, each ... 5c Another lot of discontlvued Lines and Odas and Ends, Pfe-Inventory price, each 3c "his is only a suggestion of the many bargains that we will offer during this Sale. Ipecial lots of Goods that we do not want to inventory will be sold at 9c, 13c, 17c and 23c Every item in $1.00 Merhandise reduced to only 69c ach. Silk Waist, Wash ?kirts, Dresses, Corsets, etc. ncluded at this price. You will be sorry if you lon't come. KELTON Kelton, June 12'.?The farmers are ery busy now as ther cotton was late sming up. Cotton and grass all came p together and the most of the corn ras planted late so the cotton and" urn all need work at the same time, dnch is hard on the farmers. Yesterday and today are the anniersaries of the cavalry battle fought t Travilion Station, Va? Gen. Hamp>n commanding the Confederates ar.d heridan commanding the Union soliers. This battle was fought on Satrday and Sunday, June 11th and 12th, BC4. On the second day's fight I w*r, it by a Yankee ball, the only one ai cisi nu uii\ inc. 1 IIUUl'C 1(1 Jliy 00 year calendar that the 11th an J 2th of June has only occurred twice ince 1864 on Saturday and Sunday 1 the past 52 years. It seems like a >>ghty short 62 years. Mr. Claud Counts' baby, which has* een very sick, is thought to be some etter. Msr. Jane Comer, Mr. and Mrs. uther Burgess of Jonesville were vising at the home of M.r E. E. Comer ist Sunday.. G. T. G.