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m THE UNI0N TIMES H VOL. LXVI. NO. 44. X UNION. S. C., FE1?5LY, NOVEMBER 191(5 i NV ^john???. t'omiK LIST OF DELEG, U. D. ( Which Meets Here Nov. 21-23, With 13 Chapters Yet to Be Heard From?Elaborate Preparations Are Being Made For the Entertainment of the Delegates and Visitors. Camden?Mrs. B. B. Clarke, Mrs. John Cantey, Mrs. F. L. Zemp. Chester?Mis sEmily Graham, Mrs. Ed Guy, Mrs. W. A. Corkill. Columbia?Mrs. U. R. Brooks, Mrs. C. P. Murphy, Mrs. A. A. Gage. Clove'*?Mrs. E. W. Pressly, Mrs. C. P. Lawrence. Port Mill?Mrs. Oscar Culp, Miss Lueile Barber. Lancaster?Mrs. Mattie McCordel, Mrs. W. E. Taylor. Old Point?Mrs. E. L. Glenn, Mrs. E. L. Barnes, Mrs. Lucy Barron. Richburg?Mrs. Delia Whiteside. Rock Hill?Mrs. U. B. Craig, Mrs. S. S. Few. Rock Hill?Winthrop?Miss Jessie* Armstrong, Miss Nell Cartetr. Woodward?Mrs. S. M. Brice. York?Mrs. W. F. Marshall, Miss Julia Smith, Miss Lessie Witherspoon. Aiken?Miss Lulie Ford, Mrs. B. R. Carter, Mrs. J. L. Johnson. Allendale?Mrs. C. R. Wilsay. Bamberg?Mrs. James R. Owens, Miss Mary Livingston, Mrs. F. B. McCracken. Beaufort?No delegates. Brunson?Mrs. H. C. Folk, Miss Wiley. Charleston?Miss M. B. Washing ton, ivnss jvi. a. i'oppenhim, Mrs. .J. S. Rhame, Mrs. R. G. Rackley. Edgefield?Mrs. E. P. Jones, Mrs. A. E. Padgett, Mrs. Percy Felder. Eutawville?Miss Anna L. Sinkler. Fairfax?Mrs. J. E. Johnston, Mrs. J. E. Slater. James Island?Miss Lila Rivers, Miss Rosa L. MelJeod. Johnston?Mrs. M. T. Turner, Miss Zena Payne, Mrs. O. 1). Black. Orangeburg?Mrs. W. G. Smith, Mrs. W. C. Wolfe, Mrs. T. T. Ayers, Mrs. C. J. Field, Mrs. S. Schoville, , Mrs. J. M. Oliver. Pinopolis?Miss Charlotte Winges, Mrs. William Cain. Ridge Springs?Mrs. M. W. Watson, Miss May Seegles. Saluda?Mrs. W. Grady Hazel. St. Georges?Mrs. C. I). Duke, Miss Sara Garvin. Bennettsville?Mrs. A. G. Sinclaire, Mrs. G. I). Matheson, Miss Caroline Weatherby. Bishopville?Mrs. Celia 1). Reid, Miss Janie Flowers, Mrs. Samuel Beadlv. Cheraw?Miss E. R. Paul, Miss Elizabeth Waddell. Chesterfield?No report. I.atta?Mrs. W. Dal Bethca, Mrs. IT. C. McGee. Darlington?No delegates. Florence?Mrs. W. J. Wilkins, Mrs. J " A. H. Gasque, Mrs. E. J. Burch. Florence?Miss Elizabeth Brunson, Mrs. P. A. Wilcox. Georgetown?Mrs. PL M. Doar, Mrs. ('. L. Whitton, Mrs. J. W. Doar. Ilartsville?Mrs. Lula Cannon. Ivingstree?Miss Mabel Harper. Sumter?Miss Minnie Moses, Miss C. L. Tisdale, Miss Sidney W. Stubbs, Mrs. A. Moses. Abbeville?Mrs. P. A. Cheatham, Mrs. W. C. Sherard. Carlisle?Miss I.illie Cornwell, Mrs. W. B. Mays. Anderson?Miss Grace Cochran, Miss Nelle Barton, Mrs. J. I. Brownlee. Mrs. J. M. Sullivan, Jr. Clemson?Mrs. W. H. Mills, Mrs. Milton Crum, Clinton?Mrs. E. J. Adair, Mrs. T. D. Copeland, Mrs. J. M. Pitts. Cross Hill?Mrs. Bufus Wilcutt, Mrs. J. O. Dunny. Due West?Mrs. O. Y. Brownlee. Easley?Mrs. Roy Smith, Miss I {Jessie Payne. Gaffney?Miss Nell Wood, Mrs. It. ('. Sarratt, Mrs. Bessie Wood. Williston?Mrs." G. Matthews, Mrs. R. M. Mixson. Greenville?Mrs. M. F. Ansel, Mrs. II. A. Morgan. Greenwood?Mrs. K. S. F. Giles, Mrs. Alonzo Kellar, Mrs. Mary McI.ure. Greer?Miss Bertie Smith, Mrs. A. H. Miller, Miss Virginia Hutchings, Mrs. Aithur Childers. Jonesvillc?Mrs. A. H. Eison, Mrs. T. J. Scott, Mrs. C. M. Alexander. Liberty?Mrs. Bessie Smith. I-aurens?Mrs. J. S. Bennett, Mrs. Brooks Swygert. I .owndesville?No delegates. Newberry?Mrs. R. H. Wright, Miss f.ucile Wallace, Mrs. Robt McC. Holmes, Mrs. R. D. Wright. Mrs. W. H. Carwile, Mrs. George Johnstone. walterboro?Mrs. A. H. Wickman, Mrs. Pa(Jl Saunders. Pickens?Mrs. T. J. Mauldin, Mrs. W. T. McFale, Mrs. G. R. Hendricks. Prosperity?Mrs. F. E. Schumpert, Miss Edna Fellers, Mrs. Alma Nance. Batesburp?Mrs. Mamie B. Holman. I a res CONVENTION Blackstock?Mrs. H. A. Holder. St. Matthews?Mrs. S. E. Owens Mrs. Arthur Baxter, Mrs. J. G. Sta bier, Mrs. F. C. Cain, Miss Edytl Lorgea. Summerville?No delegates. Varnville?Mrs. A. W. Ruth. Marion?Mrs. Frank Watson, Mrs Sam Lipscomb, Mrs. M. F. Young. Ninety-Six?Mrs. C. P. Gaillard Mrs. W. H. Holland. State Officers. President?Mrs. J. L. McWhirter Joneseville. First vice president?Mrs. Johi Cart, Orangeburg. Second vice president, Miss Mar; Williams, York. Third vice president?Mrs. A. G Sinclair, Bennettsville. Fourth vice president?Miss Rertl Smith, Greer. Corresponding secretary?Mrs. Wal ter E. Duncan, Aiken. Recording secretary?Mrs. J. W Mixson, Union. Treasurer, Mrs. W. II. Cely, Green ville. Historian, Mrs. Carrie McC. Patrick Anderson. Registrar?Mrs. T. R. Trimmier Spartanburg. Recorder of crosses?Mrs. Mollie J Perry, Lancaster. Auditor?Mrs. Anna C. Ancru/n Camden. Visitors. Mrs. R. D. Wright, Response Div. Dr. Henry N. Snyder, Address. Mrs. F. H. H. Calhoun, D. A. R. Miss Emma Iiauknight, U. 1). C. re port Gen. Con. General W. Rothrock, Com. Sons o Conf. Veterans. Mrs. C. E. Graham. Miss Alice Earle. Mrs. S. Reed Stoney. Convention Committees. On Credentials?Mrs. Macbetl Young, Chairman, Union; Mrs. Walte Duncan, Aiken; Mrs. W. H. Cely Greenville; Mrs. T. R. Trimmier, Spar tanburg; Mrs. R. C. Webb, Anderson On Rules and Regulations?Mrs J. T. Mauldin, chairman, Pickens; Mrs A. P. Gaillard, Ninety-Six; Mrs. Ro; Smith, Easley. On Memorials?Mrs. J. W. Msxson chairman, Union; Mrs. W. H. Gall a way, Columbia; Mrs. Giles, Green wood. On Resolutions?Mrs. W. G. Smith chairman, Orangeburg; Mrs. Hermni Wright, Newberry; Mrs. J. H. White Johnston. The committee is working hard t< perfect plans for the State conven tion and are assigning homes for th* delegates as rapidly as possible. / request comes from the committee fo additional homes and anyone willinj to entertain guests, please notify Mrs Macbeth Young, chairman. HALLOWE'EN PARTY. M iss Erline Mitchell entertainei her friends at a hallowe'en party a Hotel Union on Friday evening. Th( parlors were decorated with autumi foliage and were spooky with blacl cats, witches and all kinds of "hants' prowled around among the guests The fortune teller was there and toh the fate of those who wanted to knov what was in store for them. Merr; games made the time pass all toi quickly and just before the witches lour, the hostess served hot chocolatt and sandwiches, assisted by her moth er, Mrs. S. W. Mitchell. FOUND GUILTY. W. E. Green, charged with gam bling, running a gambling room ant running a pool room without license was found guilty on four charges o gambling and upon two charge? o running a pool room without license He was fined $5 on each gambling case and $20 each upon the two con victions of running a gambling house The charges against Green wen made by L. M. Charles, who had h;m self been reported by Green for sell ing liquor. Green says Charles i; operating against him because he re ported him. Charles says he wante< to show the people that he was no the only man selling liquor and doinf other lawless acts in Union. TINSLEY'S JEWELRY STORE MOVES INTO NEW QUARTERS The Tinsley Jewelry store ha moved into new quarters, just om door west from the old stand. Thi new quarters have been handsomely fitted up, and the store is one of tb most attractive stores to be fount nvwhere. This old and reliable bus ienss bouse is a credit to Union. I would not be at a discount anywhere and in a city the size of Union it i a credit to its promoters. CAR LOAD OF NEW CARS. W. E. Green, dealer for the Chevro let car, has recently gotten in a ca load of new machines, and has openet up a show room for the sale of hii cars next door west of the Unioi Plumbing and Electric Co. He ha sold several cars recently. 1 TO THE DEMOCRATS f The Democratic party in Unipp county, through me, its official h<KM?, " calls upon every white man of 21 years of age and upward, to look t|p? find and pin together, his county reg' istration certificate and last year's tax ~ receipt; place them where you can flpd them and on Tuesday, November 7 ;b, 1916, take them with you to your a >ting precinct, show them to the ml nagers of election and vote the straij ht " official ballot, prepared by me, ye ur . chairman, for both Federal and State, county and township Democratic nominees. I Your Federal ticket will be heawed ' by Sam J. Nicholls for congress and the Presidential electors who will 1 vote for Woodrow Wilson. Your State, county and township ^ ticket will be headed by Richard; 1. Manning for governor and conti in ' underneath the other State office's, Union county officers, and the tov p0 ship commissioner officer; the th rd ticket will contain constitutioi al amendments submitted by the genefral assembly. ? There seems to be a current rumor that the name of the Democratic nominee for governor, will be scratched and another name substituted amd there are tickets being: distributed with all the State and county nominees upon them except the Democratic nominee for governor, viz., Richard I. Manning. I ^ As the official head and chairmen of the Democratic party in Union county, I declare to you that thte ticket prepared by me as your chairman, contain the name of Richard I. Manning a- cur nominee for governor, and . warn you that i ny other ticket with any other name at the head as a f candidate for governor is not ti e official and Democratic ticket of the Democratic party; and I further warn you that after having taken the oath you solemnly took at the two primary elections last summer when you ^ participated and voted for your choice; r that it will lower you in the esriroa t tion of your neighbor, your friends . and acquaintances, and you should . never again call yourself a Simonpure, Union county, South Carolina , white Democrat, or ever offer to ,p*ry ticipate in any other Democratic,Jfeltv mary election where the^honor ^o& oath is the 11 . nant that you will abide by . iurtner it may nave the effect of bar* ring you in the future from partici-. pating in the white man's Democratie' j official party in this county and State. What was the oath you solemnly took when the managers of the prid mary held it up and read it aloud to . you in public and before witnesses? e "I do solemnly swear that I am a ^ resident of this Club District; and am r duly qualified to vote at this election , according to the rules of the Demol >v?tic party, and that I have not voted before at this election and pledge myself to support the nominees of the party, State and National." That is the verbatim oath and pledge 1 ? 1 SERGEANT BLALOCK IS FIRST TO DIE i \ Death Visits Carolina Force at El Paso?Noncommissioned Officer of 1 Union Company, First Regiv ment, is Typhoid Victim. 3 Yesterday brought the first death among the South Carolina troops on 6 the border. Sergt. .1. I. Blalock, - Company E (Union), First South Carolina infantry, died at 8 o'clock >esterday morning in the base hospital at Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas, according to a telegram received in Columbia. . His mother, Mrs. M. M. Railey, lives in Columbia, at 903 First street, Elmwood park, j. Sergt. Blalock died of typhoid, the message received in Columbia said. He had been promoted from corporal "* since leaving the mobilization camp at Styx, near Columbia, August 7, " for Texas. The commander of his company is Capt. J. F. Walker, Jr., son of J. Frost Walker, clerk of court for Richland county. Mr. Blalock was ' a machinist and was working at that trndp in Union whpn hi>j enmiinnv uraa called into service. His comrades found him a pood soldier and believed ^ his promotion well deserved. A friend in Columbia said yesterday that he developed typhoid a fortnipht apo } and was transferred to the >vell equipped base hospital so soon as it was s realized that he was seriously ill. e The health record of the South Care olina troops on frontier duty has been / exceptionally pood. Five units from e this State are in Texas. These are the 1 First and Second repiments of infan try, a troop of cavalry, a company of t enpineer and a field hospital.?Wed t nesday's State. s Serpeant Blalock is survived by his mother, Mrs. M. M. Kailey, of Columbia; and his step-father, M. M. Railey of Columbia; one sister, Mrs. Donnie - Dent, of Columbia; two brothers, R. r S. Blalock of Union and Charlie D. i Tlalock of Union; and one half broths er, Georpe Railey, of Columbia. ^ The body will arrive in Union Sat' s urday afternoon and the funeral will be at 11 o'clock Sunday morninp in ; OF UNION COUNTY | you took; and I, your chairman, shall not believe any white Democrat of Union county who participated in the primary election of Union county last summer will violate such an oath and pledge until I have actual proofs What reason would you assign to justify such an act? Why should you do it? Do you know of any fraud committed at any precinct by the managers of our primary election? any at your precinct? No, you do not and never heard of any and there was none. You know your own managers, your own neighbors appointed by the executive committee of your own club, and you furthermore know they fairly conducted the elections, made an honest count and swore solemnly to the correctness of their returns. You made nO charge of fraud, no protest, no contest and there was none throughout Union cnnntv in ni<li.>> primary. As chairman to whom all the managers and committeemen reported. I jJtiArd of none and declare to you [there was not a single protest, con'test or claim of fraud filed with me. j Then why scratch the Democratic official ticket or bolt the party l>y voting a ticket not official ? I prepared the official Democratic [ticket to be voted in each township in Union county, and it has as Us head Richard I. Manning for go\ ernor, and the name of your township commissioner at its foot, and any other ballot is not and cannot be tiie Democratic official ballot in the township. Let woe be unto the white man or set of white men, who by scratching th2 party ticket or voting other than the official party ticket, helps, aids ar.d encouivges in making any iss.ns among our race in this county and State, and after succeeding drives the 1 wedge which will split assunder the white voters of this county and State. If you contemplate such, my brother, you know what you do. If we have grievances amongst us, why cannot white men, as white men, reconcile them among white men, without laying the foundation for an appeal to the negro? Would it not be wiser "To bear the ills we have (if we have , them) "than fly to those we know not gStandh ffoar and be- true to your oath tO^your race, true to fyour official political party, and the iiTiiivv wunmii una me wnite girl will Utill have whiter and fairer future to Book to, if she continues here. I Do nothing on November 7th that |"f>u will regret in the future or might bring calamity to your race. If your stomach be too weak to swallow the nominees, don't scratch the ticket or bolt your party?go hunting and forget the election. I believe in your honor and integrity and shall never waiver. Yours for continued white supremacy, undivided in perpetua. Macbeth Young, Chairman Democratic Executive Committee Union County. J. T. WESSINGER DIED FROM INJURIES Flagman on Southern Construction Train?Met Injury at Santuc 5 O'clock Wednesday Evening. Mr. J. T. Wessinger, flagman on the Southern construction train, met with a horrible accident at 5 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at Saotuc. A car had been placed in the siding and in the shifting of the train the unfortunate man fell and was thrown underneath. His left foot was severed just. above the ankle and the right leg was severed at the knee. He was I [brought to Union as fast as the train | could travel, arriving here in 27 minutes from the time of the accident, and given medical attention ,but never rallied sufficiently to stand an operation. He lived in Columbia. His wife was notified of the accident and hastened to Union in an automoble, but got here four hours after his death, which occurred at 8:110 o'clock Wedneday evening. FAIR FOR EST CHAPTER, I). A. R. The Fairforest chapter, 1). A. R., will meet Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 7th, at the home of Mrs. H. K. Smith, the assistant hostesses being Miss Edith Smith, Mrs. J. F. Matheson. The meeting will be held at 8:45 o'clock. SERVICES POSTPONED. The protracted services to be held by l)r. Koon of Greenville at the Presbyterian church at Santuc have been postponed until a later date, wKloh Kn ?? A-l~?. | vtiii uv aiiiiuuiitcu in tut; i uiure. FOR THE BOYS ON THE BORDER. Rev. W. F. Gault, pastor of Green Street Methodist church, will preach a sermon Sunday night, Nov. 4, at 7 o'clock for the relatives and friends of the boys on the border. Everybody is invited to come. Special music and a warm welcome. Uoity Methodist church. The burial will be in Rosemont cemetery, and will be.conducted by Rev. L. L. Wagnon. QUIET HOME V LI PIEDMONT DENTAL ASSOCIATION MEETS Interesting Session Held Tuesday. Many Go to Hear Dr. Foster's Address. The Piedmont Dental association met here October 31 and was composed of 25 delegates. The lecture by Dr. S. W. Foster, dean of Southern Dental College, Atlanta, was delivered Tuesday morning in the high school building, his subject being, "Cars of Children's Teeth." It was a splendid lecture, and was heard by a large gathering. On Monday night the local dentists gave a smoker to the visitors in the rooms of the Chamber of Commerce. Beginning at 11 o'clock Tuesday, the following business program was carried out: "Bridge Work in Various Forms," Dr. W. E. Lambright, Atlanta, Ga. "Some of the Relations Existing Between the Condyle Path and the Setting Up of the Teeth," Dr. G. W. B. Smith, Jonesville, S. C. A Talk, Dr. S. W. Foster, Atlanta. Ga. "Why There Should Be a Closer Relationship Between the Medical and Dental Professions," Dr. F. P. Salley. M. P., Buffalo, S. C. "Amalgam Crowns," Mr. F. O. Foster, Atlanta, Ga. 1 P. M.?Dinner. 3 P. M.?Clinics. "Some Points in Soldering and Saddle Bridge Work," Dr. W. E. Lambright, Atlanta, Ga. Demonstration of "Vulcalox" Teeth, The Proper Care of Hand Pieces, F O. Foster, Atlanta, Ga. FORMER UNION MAN DEAD. Chester, Oct. '29.?Much sorrow was manifested here today by friends and relatives of John W. Whiteside, who was killed in the Georgia passenger train derailment yesterday at Union Point, Ga. The funeral services will be held at Greenwood tomorrow afternoon and the burial will occur in the cemetery there. Mr. Whiteside was a native of Union and had spent most of his life there, receiving education in the public schools of that city. He had heen 51 f rnniiont viclfnr 4- r\ PUnefnr tifUnrn he possessed relatives and many friends. For a number of years he was assistant superintendent of the Southern railway shops at Spencer. Being tendered a splendid position by the Georgia railroad he made his headquarters at Augusta. He has of late received a number of excellent promotions, and was rated as one of this road's most valuable employees. He was married about 12 years ago to Miss Sadie Hamilton, of Greenwood, who survives him. Mr. Whiteside was an active and consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal church. He is survived by Mrs. W. H. Sparks, of Augusta; Mrs. L. C. I)orroh, of Grey Court; Mrs. W. 1). Bewley, of Anderson, and Mrs. Chas. Ashbury of Washington, D. C. And the following brothers: Calvin A. Whiteside and J. T. Whiteside of Elberton. WM. WALLACE CHAPTER. The October meeting of William Wallace chapter, U. I). C., was held at the residence of Mrs. John A. Kant, the assisting hostesses for the afternoon were Mrs. Norman Jones, Mrs. Davis Jeffries, Mrs. W. H. Burris, M I Un.. I ? Vf? ur mis. o. no; rant anu mrs. rnrs, w. H. Sartor. The usual literary program was dismissed with and only business was considered, this being the last meeting before the State convention meeting here Nov. 21-23. All committees made reports and the last details of entertainment were given the final touches, looking to the pleasure and entertainment of our guests at the big convention which the chapter and the town at large hope to make the best yet and want to have the delegates who will be our honored guests leave, heartily joining us in Union's slogan, "Union Suits Me." The Chamber of Commerce, the city fathers and the Boy Scouts, together with all the citizens will join the chapter in looking after the pleasure and comfort of the guests attending the convention of cultured and patriotic women who will gather in our midst. CAM. MEETINO OK IT n r The president of the William Wallace chapter, U. D. C., Mrs. F. M Farr, announces a call meeting of the chapter Friday afternoon, Novembei 3rd, at 4 p. m., at the Chamber ol Commerce. The Woodmen of the World will have a "log rolling" at the Cross Keys school house Friday night, Nov. 3, al which time M. W. Bobo, district man ager, will deliver an address. Invita tions have been sent out to the gen eral public to attend. VEDDING 1ST SATURDAY i The Suburban Home of Mr. J. A. Wilburn was the Scene of a Pretty Wedding, When His Daughter, Miss Oressa, Became the Bride of Mr. David H. Gentry, of Greenville. < The lovely suburban home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Wilburn was the scene of a quiet but very impressive wedding on Saturday, October 28th, when their youngest daughter, Oressia, became the bride of Mr. David Homer -r n mi I \icuii j, ui ureenviue. The wedding was the culmination of a romance which began several years ago when the bride was a student at G. W. C., and the words which united these lives for weal or woe, were spoken by Rev. Lewis M. Rice, a life-long friend of the bride, assisted by Rev. / R. G. Lee, of Waterloo. Mrs. Gentry is a young woman of many accomplishments, possessing a sunny disposition and admirable practical qualities?this enviable combination endearing her to a legion of friends and admirers. The only note of sadness on this festive occasion was the fact that she will make her home elsewhere but hearty good wishes will follow her. Mrs. Gentry was attired in a suit of midnight blue cloth trimmed in gray fur, worn with a chic lace blouse and a blue velvet hat. Mr. Gentry is a prosperous young business man of Greenville and is held in the highest esteem by his associates. Immediately after the ceremony a sumptuous dinner was served the guests which reminded one of ante helium days. TVT? A*r' Ml 1 * i mi. anu mis. ucnujr win ue ui nome at 251 River street, Greenville, S. C., after a honeymoon trip, the destination of which was kept a secret. Among the out-of-town guests were Rev. R. G. Lee, of Waterloo, Mrs. Frank iJavender, of South Fork, Va., Miss Willie Gentry, of Greenville1 end Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilbum of Kelton. HALLOWE'EN PARTY AT READING ROOM Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock there glided into the reading room, fittingly decorated with pumpkin lanterns and black cats, a gruesome looking flock of witches and ghosts who soon proved themselves more hilarious than spookey. Ring games, ridiculous contests and much general fun-making were thoroughly enjoyed by witches, ghosts and mere human beings alike. The Messrs. Brookshire contributed no small part of the joy of the evening with their stringed instrument music?the light hearted, foot prancing kind. The ghosts and witches proved their substantiality when the refreshments ?apples and peanuts?were passed around in baskets and bags. At 9 o'clock when mirth and frolic were at their height, the doors were flung open and "Home, Sweet Home" I was played; regretfully the hint was taken. The Woman's club assures us there are many more such pood times in I store, for which we are duly thankful. We feel that for the success of the eveninp especial thanks are due Misses Lake and Sartor and their respective , committees iri decoration and entertainment as well as our tried and faithful officers who are: Mrs. W. J. Jolly, president; Mrs. R. S. Blalock, > secretary; Mrs. M. H. Evans, treasurer. COTTON GINNED TO OCTOBER 18. The department of commerce at i Washington, in a report to Mr. Orus T. Belue, the representative in Union i county, confirms the telepraphic report ! of the number of bales of cotton pin, ned in this county up to Oct. 18, of this ; year as beinp 4fi95. Last year at the 1 same period it was 716G bales. THE NEW RECTOR TO PREACH SUNDAY The Rev. L. W. Rlaekwelder, the . newly elected rector of the Church of the Nativity, will hold his first sei vice in this church on Sunday morning ,Nov. 5 at 11 o'clock. There will also he services at 7:30 in the evening. Mr. Blackwelder arrived in the city Thursday to make his home , among us and we extend a cordial . welcome to him. ANNOUNCEMENT. Mrs. P. M. Farr, president of the I William Wallace chapter, U. D. C., i announces that all members of the t chapter and the public are cordially invited to all the meetings of the State convention which will be held in the high school auditorium on November 21st to 23rd.