Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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SPECIALS $5.00 value Men's Wash Suits $2.98 75c value Boys' Wash Suits 39c $1.25 value Boys' Wash Suits 89c 50c value Men's and Boys' Tennis Shoes 45c $1.75 value Ladies' Pat Pump and Sandals $1.19 $2.50 value Boy Scout Shoes $1.75 $1.00 value Ladies' Dresses 69c 50c value Ladies' White Underskirts 39c 25c value Men's Silk Hose 19c 50c value Men's Blue Work Shirts 39c J.F. McLURE D RY GOODS CDMP ANY THE UNDERSELLERS I f | Box Stationery 1 Bought Before Advance in Price f SO LATEST DESIGNS SO ? I LADIES FINE BOX STATIONERY j| % Something that will please. 25, 35. 50c | $ Pound Paper 25c and 35c % \ j| The exceptional value in this line is the % | result of our preparedness?we pur- | | chased before prices soared. It will be jg | a pleasure for us to show you these | I values. | Peoples Drag Store 1 | Phone 69 1 I THE EDISONIA 0 Where the Better Kind of Photoplays are Shown PROGRAM FOR COMING WEEK EQinAV **le Distinguished American Actor rnlUAl TYRONE POWER Starting 2:30-4:00 In Charles Hoyt's Merry Comedy of Social Iaav-cuv Satire, 'tit"a texas steer" Lassoed into Five Rollicking Reels. You Must See the First Chapter of "the secret of the subSATURDAY marineThe Film Novel of the Hour. "Ixjnesome Luke," "Hazards of Helen" and Other Good Pictures. ivi e t r o MONDAY The Gifted Screen Favorites | LIONEL BARRYMORE and GRACE VALS tart lag 2:30-4:00 ENTINE 5:30?7:0? 8:30-10:00 in the Five Act Wonderplay of Romance, Mys' tery and Thrills "dorian's divorce" The Illustrious Stars Tiiccniv IIUCOUAI KUTH STONEHOUSE and BRYANT WASHBURN Starting^ 4.00 ln one ,j,e Moat intensely Fascinating 8:10-11:00 Mystery Stories Ever Filmed p.*. "THE ALSTER CASE" THE PRINCE OF FUN-MAKERS WEDNESDAY HARRY wats0n as "mlsty suffer** Aud Specially Selected Program H The First Chapter of the Newest Pathe Serial, I THURSDAY Featuring: 1 H JACKIE SAUNDERS BE With Specially Selected Program. SMITH-MAULDIN. friends regret to know that her mar riage will take her away from the city. Mr. and Mrs. Louis D. Smith an- Mr. Mauldin is the son of Mr. and nounce the marriage of their daugh- Mrs. Wm. H. Mauldin of West Union, ter, Ivadelle Dorothy, to Mr. Wm, He holds a responsible position with Clark Mauldin on August 8th, 1816, the Saco Lowell Shops of Charlotte, at Union, S. C., at the home of Aev. Mr. and Mrs. Mauldin left over L. L. Wagnon. the Southern for Bedford, Maine. Mi*s. Mauldin is a popular young prosperous and happy life, lady among the younger set and her Their many friends wish them a Miss Julia Smith of York is visiting at the home of Mrs. F. M. Farr. Miss Theo Young is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. S. M. McNeel," in York. Mr. Craver, of Charlotte, N .C., is in the city this week on business. Dr. H. R. Shealey of Bethune was a business visitor in the city on Saturday. Miss Elizabeth Jeter of Santuc has joined the G. W. C. girls ut Miss Mary Rices'. Miss Mary Spears is spending this week in Jonesville, the guest of Miss [sma Gault. Mr. E. R. Dawson, the Western Union Telegraph operator, left this week for his vacation. Mrs. G. B. Sligh and Miss Nina mich will loava a/W\n rA. Wnnki...:i1. COMING AND GOING 1 M. W. Bobo, Jr., of Spartanburg is visiting relatives in the city. j Mr. J. E. Johnson of Jonesville was in Union on business Tuesday. I Mrs. Jesse Hix has returned from a < visit to relatives in Spartanburg. Mr. J. D. Harris of Greenville is j visiting friends in the city this week. 1 Mr. Allen Sligh spent Sunday in Columbia with his brother, Mr. Cliff 1 Sligh. 1 Miss Fanny Hamby of Florence is visiting at the home of Mrs. W. T. Beaty. Dr. V. R. Hawkins is spending this week in the mountains of North Car- ! olina. Mr. W. T. Gregory and Mr. Robert Nance of Adamsburg were in Union I on bus5 .ess Tuesday. ' Miss Alice Arthur is spending sometime with the family of Judge < Moore in Lancaster. # Miss Mary Carlisle Elliott of Winnsboro is visiting at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Ida Perrin. I Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wilburn and chil- ' : dren left this week for Effingham to visit Mrs. W. B. Gillespie. 1 Mr. Leon Parks is spending his vacation in Chattanooga, Tenn., with his brother, Mr. Claude Parks. Mrs. Will Perrin and little son Bob | have returned from a visit to the j mountains of North Carolina. Mrs. G. H. McLean (Sydney Gage) of Staunton, Va., is the guest of Mrs. ( W. H. Burris on South street. Miss Matti'e Ringer, who has been the guest of Miss Nina Sligh, has re- | turned to her home in Poniaria. Miss Louisa Duncan left Monday < morning for Tate Springs to join a party of friends for a fortnight's visit. , Dr. Theodore Maddox spent a few 1 days in the city this week with his ! family before leaving for the border. Mrs. Walter Smith left Monday for ' her home in Charlotte, N. C., after ' a visit to her sister, Mrs. W. T. Beaty. i Mrs. D .J .Gregory and Miss Lois Gregory of Santuc spent Sunday with * Mrs. G. B. Sligh on S. Church street. < Miss Louise Young has returned to her home in Columbia after a visit to fier mother, Mrs. John K. Young, on I South street. Mrs. Sam Wix is entertaining a trio of young ladies this week, Misses Irene and Mary Daniels and Irene Wilburn of Gaffney. Mrs. J. Frost Walker, Jr., and sons left Saturday for Columbia to spend a few days with Capt. Walker beforehe left for the border. Dr. D. M. Ramsey, president of Greenville Woman's college, was in fhe city a day or two this week in the interest of the college. Rev. and Mrs. B. G. Murphy and little son, Bob. Jr., of Allendale, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. T. M.irphy on Mountain street. Mr. Hinton Cranford and Miss Es- , telle Cranford returned Sunday even ing from a week's visit to relatives in Lexington and Columbia. Mrs. W .W. Moore, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Aubrey Rice, returned to her home in Columbia on Monday afternoon. Major W. H. Sinkler of Eutawville arrived Saturday afternoon to spend a i week with his daughter, Mrs. Elias Prioleau on E. Main street. Miss Annie Belle Pittman of Carlisle passed through Union Monday on her way to Jonesville to spend sometime with Miss Annie Kelly. ' Miss Margaret Sims of Spartanbur g is visiting Miss Mamie Young at the , home of her parents, Mr. and Mr.-. L. G. Young, on E. Main street. Mrs. Anne Jeter, who has been spending sometime at the home of Mr. i W. E". Thomson, left this week for ' the mountains of North Carolina. miss l.ma Moinngsworth spent se j eral days in Columbia this week with her brother, Lieut. J. A. Holli.ngs- , worth, who is ill with typhoid fever >n : the Baptist hospital. Misses Edith Barnes and Sara Orr, i who have been the house guests of 1 Mrs. P. B. Barnes for several weeks, 1 left Tuesday for their respective homes in Roanoke,, Va., ar.d Asheville, N. C. ; After a visit to relatives at Easley, . Greenville and Pelzer, Misses Willa and Ethel Hicks are at home. Miss 1 Ethel Hicks will leave on Friday to 1 he the guest of Miss Iola Edwards at ' Mullins. i Mr. Earle Bishop, son of Mr. and j Mrs. L. G. Bishop, left last week for ' Clemson college, where he will take the full month's course being given there to the leaders in the boys' corn piHK pnnfflcsfo The friends of Mr. G. E. Rhodes, a < former resident of this city and an cm- < ployee of The Union Times, will sym- < pathize with hi'm in the death of his < father, Mr. J .Simpson Rhodes, which . occurred at Darlington last week. * i Dr. J. H. Hamilton, who has been sick for sometime, has resumed his ? practice. Hfe may be called at his < home, and will have his office there, i He finds that his health is gradually improving. This will be welcome news j to his many friends throughout the i county. 1 0 ..... WVWI. AVA If I I^IIUJVIUC Beach for a fortnight's stay. Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Long and daughter, Miss Mamie Long, of Jonesville, were visitors to Union Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Cain and laughters have returned from a week's visit to relatives in Carlisle. Miss Elizabeth Matheson and Mr. Donald Matheson have returned from pi visit to their grandmother in Cheraw. Miss Alsie Smith has returned from Gireenville, where she went to assist n the demonstration work of that :ounty. Mrs. Lizzie Hames returned Tueslay evening from a visit to her cousin, Mrs. Emma Gaffney, in Spartanburg. The county campaign and State -ampaign wil lbe held in the city park Jlis summer instead of the grove as heretofore. Messrs. Clyde and G. W. Going, Jr., left Wednesday for Carlisle to visit their uncle, Mr. Paul Jeter, for several days. Messrs. Albert Littlejohn of Jonesville and E. R. Littlejohn of Paducah, Ivy., were in Union Wednesday for a short while. Misses Mary and Lulu Wilson of Rock Hill will arrive this week to be the guests of Mrs. J. D. Arthur for ^everal dayt,. Mr. Irwin K. Brennecke has returned home after spending several [lays with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Brennecke, in Chester. Mrs. Fred Holland (Minnie Counts) left for her home in Atlanta Saturday morning after a visit to her sister, Mrs. D. J. Gregory, at Santuc. Mrs. Claude Boyd returned to her' home in Spartanburg Monday from a visit to her parents, Rev. and Mrs. D. P. Boyd on "Douglass Heights." Miss Eli'se Barton of Charlotte, N. will arrive Friday to visit school friends. Miss Barton is a gifted violinist and also sings delightfully. Mrs. H. E. Cannon and little daughter, Lilian Alice, have returned to their home in Vicksburg, Miss., after a visit to relatives here and in Spartanburg. Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Rice, Miss Mary Rice and their guests, Misses Marie Harris, Estelle Smith, Ruth Brown and Elizabeth Jeter spent Thursday at Glenn Springs. Mr. E. E. Johnson of Winnsftoro, Texas, arrived in Jonesville Monday night to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs .J. E. Johnson. He likes Texas very much; says it is the greatest State in the world. Mr. Johnson went to Texas four years ago. He has, since going to Texas, married there, and sa/s he is settled there for life. Mr. and Mrs. James B. Morgan ol Roanoke, Va., arrived this week to visit their mother, Mrs. Ida Morgan. Mr. Morgan will return homo in a few days and Mrs. Morgan and little daugher will visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. H. Walker, at Spring City, Tenn. LOVE-WILLIS. A romance of several years' dura Lion culminated Monday afternoon when Miss Agnes Love of this city became the bride of Mr. Ralph E. Willis of Salisbury, N. C., the ceremony being performed in Greenville, S. C. Mrs. Willis is a pretty, vivacious young woman, who easily wins and holds friends. In this, her childhood's home, she was one of the most popular girls of her set and loving thoughts and good wishes will follow her to her new home. Mr. Willis lived here for several years and held a position with the Western Union Telegraph company. He is well liked and esteemed by the people of this community and they are unanimous in giving him hearty congratulations . Mr. and Mrs. Willis will make their home in Atlanta, Ga., where he holds a responsible position with the Western Union. CHOSEN MAYOR OF PACOLET. Pacolet, S. C., August 9.?Following one of the most exciting campaigns in the history of the town J. F. Alman, Jr., cashier of the Bank if Pacolet, was today elected mayor, defeating F. N. Littlejohn by a majority of six votes. Two weeks ago they tied in the mayorality race, and, therefore, had to run over. Mayor-elect Alman came here about 20 months aj?o from Greenwood, but was formerly a citizen of Jonesville, and his many Union county friends will be pleased to learn of his election as mayor of Pacolet. Mr. Alman has many friends in Union who rejoice in bis continued success. j I ? -===xM SAVE WITH In saving money the befit Account will not be ncglectw in view. Whether the amount you month is large or small, sys ilv build up a substantial sui We cordially invite Savingi pay 4'/c compound interest, cates of Deposits of six monl Emslie Nicholson, J. I President. Special Advertisements AN AWFUL FALL; but the soreness was quickly removed by an application of "Huiet's Liniment". For, I sale at The Palmetto Drug Co. . FOR SALE?1% H. P. Ra"wleigh Quality Gasoline Engine, price only $25.70, f. o. b. factory; 21& H. P., $38.90; proportionate prices on larger sizes. Make and break ignition, semi-steel cylinders, hopper cooled, ground pistons, drop forged crank, malleable Connecting Rod, perfect design, Oscillating Magneto if desired; guaranteed to pull 15 per cent more thati rated horsepow ci Luniiuuusiy. WANTED?Local Representatives take Orders for Engines, Washers, Pump Jacks, Pulleys, Steel Barrels, Lubricating Oils, Belting, etc., on Profit-sharing basis. Everything sold from manufacturer to user. Highest Qualities, Lowest Prices. Address "WTR," this office, giving age, occupation, reference. 31-3 FOR SALE?Twenty-two hens, 2 cocks, Calloway strain, S. C. Rhode Island Red chickens. Phone F. J. Parham, 248-L. 30-2 IF IT'S ANYTHING pertaining to a Camera, you will find it at The Palmetto Drug Co., Phone No. 7. TO MY COUNTRY FRIENDS?Drop in to see me at the City Barber Shop when you are in town. You will be made welcome whether you get any work done or not. Come in and bring your friends and get some ice water and rest yourself. Jno. R. Mathis, Prop. 7-tf WANTED?Man with team or Ford car, capable of earning $100-$200 month, sell Rawleigh's 127 Household Products?Medicines, Toilet Articles, Extracts, Spices, Polishes, Stock Remedies, Poultry Supplies, for Country, City and Town Trade. Largest Line, Greatest Variety, Lowest Prices, known everywhere. Terms Cash or Time. Backed by Four Million Dollar concern. Addrc ,s "WTR," this office, giving age, occupation, references. 31-3 JUST EXACTLY what you want; is what you always get when you trade at The Palmetto Drug Co., "The Quality Store." FOR SALE DURING AUGUST? Pine and Oak Lumber sawed to your order. Write J. T. Spears, R. F. I). 1, Union, S. C. 31-tf - ^ FOR SALE?Leather collars and bridles. Great values at the price. People's Supply Co. tf TEACHERS WANTED?(1) Men for town and country schools, $60 to $75. (2) Indies combining music and common school, unprecedented demand. (3) Grade and high schooL Can place all qualified teachers for any the above. Write today. Southern Teachers' Agency, Columbia, S. C. 32-4-pd WANTED?Men and women experienced selling, delivering Teas, Coffees, Spices, Extracts, Toilet Articles, retail for Country, City and Town Trade. Sell Rawlcigh's 127 Household Products?Largest Line, Greatest Variety, Lowest Prices, known everywhere. Terms Cash or Time. Backed by Four Million Dol lar Concern. Address "WTR," this office, giving age, occupation, references. 31-3 DR. THRASHER'S Great Healing Fluid for sale by Milhous Drug Co. Price 50c a bottle. 31-4 cOST?A friendship bracelet on streets of Union, between Times' office. Citizens' Bank and Presbyterian manse. Each link was engraved, the last initial of each monogram being "M." Finder please return to Elizabeth Matheson, at Presbyterian j Manse. NICHOLSON fl BANK AND RUST COMPANY UNION.SC Jj A PURPOSE || way to make sure that your u|; 1 is to have a definite purpose ||| can lay aside each week or H tematic depositing will stead- j 1 -plus. s Deposits in any amount and A higher rate paid on Certifiths or longer. toy Fant, M. A. Moore, Vice President. Cashier. IB "ON TO THE BORDER." Telegrams have been received from the soldier boys all along the route and a characteristic post card from ou>war correspondent, Dan Mangum, which we print below: Shellmound, Tenn., Aug. 8, 1916. Dear Folks: Had one hour's exercise in Chattanooga today. Now en route to Memphis, Tenn. Fine time, letter when I reach destination. "Don't know where's I'm going, but I'm on my way." Mangum, n., ist ieg. Dr. Maddox, who is with the 2nd Reg., telegraphed Mrs. Maddox from Savannah, Ga., Wednesday afternoon, that they were on the way, well and in fine spirits. BASEBALL SATURDAY . On Saturday, August 12* ilDlG, Lockhart and Union will play at the Excelsior Knitting Mills ground. A good game is anticipated. Admission, 15 cents. CALLED TO NEW YORK. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Colson received a telegram Tuesday from their daughter, Miss Julia Colson, who is a trained nurse, located in Charlotte, N. C., that she, with several other nurses, had been called to New York to assist in caring for the victims of infantile paralysis. Miss Colson left Tuesday evening for New York to report for duty. "WEAR-EVER" DEMONSTRATION. The Wear-Ever Aluminum company will give a demonstration Friday afternoon, August 11th, at the Chamber of Commerce rooms at 4 o'clock. . The demonstration teaches the art of preserving and keeping the ware clean and the economy in owning it. Each lady will be presented with a piece of aluminum to add to her collection as a souvenir of the occasion. The company comes under the auspices of the Home Economics club of the eity and they extend you a cordial invitation to come. HOI)GE-PORTER. Mr. L. E. Hodge and Mrs. Alice Porter of Union, S. C., were quietly married in the presents of a few intimate friends in this city, Saturday morning, August 5th. Rev. I.. L. Wagnon spoke the words making them husband and wife. VALUABLE LOTS TO BE SOLD. Mr. J. Clough Wallace is planning to sell a number of very desirable lots cut from his property on North Mountain street. The lots face east, and lie along the street going through to the Rice property. There are no more desirable lots for home builders i'n the city. They are close in, level and most of them well shaded. The street will be widened and a cement sidewalk will be laid. The sales will come off this fall. Miss Monice Varn, of Savannah, Ga. .arrived Tuesday to spend sometime with Miss Pauline Spillers on Mountain street. Miss Spillers will entertain at a larpe reception for her this week. Mrs. E. S. Jones left this week to visit relatives in Spartanburp for several days. WE PAY HIGHEST cash prices for all kinds of Scrap Iron, Raps, Bones, Rubber, Brass, Copper and Hides. Union Junk Co., 43 Gadberry St, Union, S. C. 32-3 SEE DISPLAY ADVERTISEMENT of Dr. Bird, the Chicago Eye Specialist, elsewhere in this paper. Dr. Bird is here solely in the interest of his college and has had years of experience in College, Clinic and Dispensary work. Will be at the office of F. C. Duke daily from 9 a. m. to 5 p. m., beginning August 14th. Two weeks only. Make your appointments early.