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s ; y ' " " * Wfc V *?. ? m THE UNION TIMES m I ' I Hill I II " VOIi. LiXVI. NO- 50. ? UNION, S. C., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1916 $i.0O 4 - 1 i i i i ?*i?i "im . n.r.xf* PRETTY HOME < AT CARLIS "The Oaks," the Home of Mr. j and Mrs. M. C. Dearer, Was j a Scene of Beauty Thursday I Evening, When Their Attrac- , five Daughter, Miss Aileen, 1 Became the Bride of Dr. Roy H. Long. ?? ( Carlisle, S. C., December It.? ' A brilliant wedding of great social ' interest to friends and relatives of the contracting parties in both North and 1 South Carolina was solemnized Thursday evening at eight o'clock at "The ( Oaks," the residence of Mr. and Mrs. ( M. C. Deaver, when their daughter, Miss Aileen Deaver, became the bride of Dr. Roy H. Dong. The wedding was one of beauty in every detail. The reception and rear hall were in white and green; the stairs were twined in smihax. In the parlor where the ceremony was performed pedestals decreasing in height from centre outlined the altar, the white covered posts being looped together with ribbon. , Upon the posts tall branching candelabra lifted their tiers of lighted tapers and at the base were banked ferns with the satin pillow in front on which they knelt. The mantles > were banked with smilax from which myriads of tapers peeped out; the curtains were draped with garlands of ivy and white crysanthemums. - Prior to the ceremony Miss Nan Osborne sang "Heart's Delight" and Mr. Earle Bates "Beauty's Eyes". As < a prelude to the wedding march "Mid- < summer Night's Dream" was played by Misses Nonie Best and Nan Osborne. As the first notes of Mendelsshon's wedding march were heard, be- i * ing played by Miss Best, the bridal party descended the broad stairs, preceded by little Misses Grace ahd Evelyn Jeter bearing ribbons to form the aisle, wearing white organdy dresses ^ I U satin, the waist being made ef rose I J point lace and tulle embroidered in Cf) pearls; her court train was of brocaded satin and was caught to the shoulders with pearls. She was followed by the maid of honor, Miss Elizabeth Deaver, a sister of the bride, gowned in green pussy willow taffeta with silver trimmings. They both carried white roses tied with white tulle. Tom Cousar, Jr., came next, bearing the ring on a satin pillow. The little flower girl, Mary Elizabeth Compton, dressed in ruffled embroidered net with butterfly sash of white, tulle, came scattering white rose petals from a tiny white basket. The bride entered with her father, a handsome groom of 29 years ago this day, by whom she was given in marriage and was met at the altar by the groom and his best man, Mr. Robert N. Page. Jr. To the soft notes of "To a Wild Rose," played by Miss Best, the beautiful ring ceremony was used. The bride was a picture of girlish loveliness in her wedding gown of duchess satin; the waist was embroidered i'i pearls with cape effect of princess lace with tunic skirt over cloth of silver; the court train hung from the shoulders and was elaborately embroidered , with pearls; her veil of tulle was worn cap effect and held close to the head by a wreath of orange blossoms. She carried a shower bouquet of bride's roses and lilies of the valtey. A brilliant reception followed. Welcoming the guests were Mesdames W. B. May, Geo. C. Wood, William H. Gist and James K. Deaver. Receiving the parlor were Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Deaver, the latter handsome in a gown of grey crepe de chine with overdress of silver lace and georgette crepe ,this being their wedding anniversary. With them were *he bridal party, Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Ix>ng, the groom's parents, Mr. Geo. F. Rutzler, Jr., and the Rev. and Mrs. L. M. White. The dinintr room was in nink and white and was lighted by many table was covered with a lace cover, pink shaded tapers, while the dining having a tall cut glass vase on a circular Reflector filled with pink roses over which was suspended a basket filled with the same flowers and four streamers of white maline brought down and caught to the table. Pink and white block cream with nound cake was cut by Mesdames W. F. Bates, J. D. Fleming and C. A. Jeter and served by Misses Sara Thomas, T/etitia Key, Daisy and Lula Bess Whitney, Mrs. Robert Holmes, Mrs. W. W. Ratchford and Mrs. G. W. Thomas. Mrs. G. C. Baber invited the guests to the hall where Mesdames C. T. Coleman and J. K. Thomas served fruit cake and coffee. Mesdames V. S. Wall and P. H. Jeter pinned favors. Mrs. W. T. Jeter had charge of the bride's register. Mr. ar\d Mrs. Long l<pft immediately for a motor trip to Spartanburg and WEDDING LE LAST WEEK thence on an extended trip. She wore ? chic travelling: suit of plum velour trimmed in fur with a becoming little toque to match. She is the accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Deaver, possessing a bright and sunny nature and in this, her girlhood home, has a.host of friends who follow her with^/good wishes. Dr. Long i9 a young, promising physician of Carlisle. A large number of beautiful gifts were received, among them being a r<)i?af r\f ailvar fmm tVi? hrld?'? nnrontQ and a silver service from the groom's parents. The out-of-town guests were: Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Long and Miss Mary Hazel Long, the Re*, and Mrs. L. M. White of Monroe, N. C.; Mr. and "Mrs. Geo. F. Rutzler, Jr., of Charlotte, N. C.; Mr. Frank Deaver of Erin, Tenn.; Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Evans, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Robert Holmes, Mrs. Mary P. Fant and Mr. P. M. Fant, of Newberry; Mr. Robt. N. Page, Jr., of Briscoe, N. C.; Dr. and Mrs. G. C. Baber and Miss Nan Osborne, of Spartanburg; Miss Nonie Best of Barnwell; Mrs. F. E. Linder, of Union; Mrs. J. L. Lyles, Mrs. R. H. Causar, Mrs. E. L. Hill, Richard Cousar, little Tom Cousar, Jr., and Miss Letitia Key, of Chester; Mrs. Johtt Suber, Miss Myrtle Suber, Miss Lydie Coleman, Mr. and Mrs. John Miller, Messrs. Henry and Hassell Miller of Whitmire. BEAUTIFUL HOME WEDDING. A oeauuiui nome weuuin^ was ceiebrated Tuesday evening:, Dec. 12th. at the home of the bride's mother, when Miss Lona Sherbert became the bride of Mr. J. C. Hollingsworth. The ceremony, which was witnessed by the families and(a number of guests, was read by Rev. L. IJ. Wagnon. Mrs. Hollingsworth is a very popular ?nd attractive young woman and numbers her friends by the score. Ms* Hollingsworth is a progressing young business man and is receiving hearty congratulations upon his good DEATH OF MbXILKt CROCKER. V * Mr. Riley Crocker, aged 75 years, died at Monarch Dec. 7, and was buried the following day in the Lee's burying ground near Whitmire. Mr. Crocker had come to Union on business the day he was taken ill, and was carried to the home of a relative at Monarch, where he died at 9 o'clock that evening. Mr. Crocker was an old Veteran, and a man of sterling character. TO ENTERTAIN STARS AND BARS Miss Ruby O'Shields will entertain the Stars and Bars chapter, Children of the Confederacy, on December 20th, "Secession Day," and a secession program will be given. Every member is urged to come. DEATH OF MR. F. R. CUDD. Mr. r. It. Cudd died at his home near Kelly's station, Dec. 8, and was buried at Mt. Tabor the following day. Mr. Cudd was 74 years of age, and was an old Veteran, a man held in high esteem by his neighbors. MARRIED. Miss Hettie Gregory and Mr. W. T. Fowler were married Saturday evening, December 9th, at the home of Dr. S. S. Linder. Rev. L. L. Wagnon was the officiating minister. NOTICE, R. A. MASONS! A regular convocation of Poinsett J Chapter No. 16, R. A. M., will be held Friday evening, Dec. 15, at 7:30 o'clock. Offleers will be elected for the VP?r-A ensuing year. B. G. Peterson, E. H. P. THANKS TO THE PUBLIC. The teachers of Mabry school wish to extend their hearty thanks to the puuiic ior rendering sucn vaiuaoie aid to their school at the oyster supper given on Friday night. The splendid sum of $41.25 was realized and shall be expended in a way that will prove beneficial both to the school and community. ENTERTAINMENT AT SEDALIA. There will be a musical entertainment at Sedalia school house on Wednesday, December 20th, and oysters will be served. You are invited to attend this entertainment. At a meeting of 6 business men of Anderson at a banquet Thursday night the sum of $20,125 was subscribed towards enlarging the dormitory of Anderson college. Contract Forw ; | i < The Jonesville Baptists have awa*4? ed the contract for their new church building to Mr. Bud Bishop of 8p*r? tanburg. The building will cost $6,100, sad will be a brick building. The contract does not provide for seating, heating or lighting. Thgaa latter items will cost about $1,000, thus maicing the total cost somethfeflf over $7,000. ANNUAL MEETING - BUSINESS OF INTEREST TO SOUTH CAROLINA MASONS TRANSACTED BY BODY. Fund for Masonic Home?Total of $122,000 is Reported?Annual Report of the Grand Master Submitted. At noon yesterday the 140th annual communication of the Grand Lodge* of Masons of South Carolina was opened in the Masonic. Temple with the grand master, Robert A. Cooper, of Laurens, presiding. All Master Masons in good standing were extended the privileges of the floor. Messrs. R. F. Diwer, of Anderson; Orlando Sheppard ,of Edgefield; C. E. Sawyer, of Aiken; F. E. Harrison, of Abbeville; J. L. Michie, of Darlington; George T. Bryan, of Greenville, and James R. Johnson, of Charleston, were the past grand masters present. Seventeen district deputy grand masters answered. The Officers Present. Officers present included: Robert A. Cooper of Laurens, grand master; W. W. Wannamaker of Orangeburg, deputy grand master; William A. Giles of Graniteville, senior grand wardiMftn S. T. Lanham of Spartanb^ JB To^C^^testor!^?cnio^g^mddeaconB; ] N. L. Bennett of Spartanburg and R. U IB. Fickline of Blackville. lunior erandI deacons; I. C. Backwood of SpartaffJ burg, grand marshal; C. A. Power off Laurens, grand pursuivant; J. H; Fowles of Columbia and T. B. Boland of Ware Shoals, senior grand stewards; W. A. Winkler of Charleston, rrand tiler. The annual report of the grand master, embracing a thorough review of masonic activities during the year and containing many decisions, was submitted. Reports were received from the grand treasurer and from the grand secretary. The committee on the distribution of work reported. Trustees of the Masonic Home fund reported that $122,000 is on hand, an increase of $10,00 since last year. More than $6,000 was expended during the year in relief work. J)r. Frank E. Harrison, of Abbeville, was unanEQUAL SUFFRAGE LEAGUE HOLDS FIRST MEETING The Union Equal Suffrage League held its first regular meeting at the Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, Dec. 4, at 4 p. m. i nesiaes tne usual routine of business, a number of committees were appointed, as follows: Executive Committee: Mrs. T. C. Duncan, Mrs. Jas. Mixson, Mrs. W. E. Thomson, Mrs. S. S. Dinder, Mrs. W. T. Beaty, Mrs. J. Cohen, Mrs. Geo. Kellar, Miss Mary Jones. Organization: Mrs. M. B. Summer, Mrs. W. H. Cobb, Miss Katharine Thomson. Publicity: Mrs. I^ewis Rice, Mrs. J. Cohen, Mrs. J. T. Storm. Constitution: Mrs. Jas. Mixson, Mrs. W E. Thomson, Mrs. J. D. Arthur. Membership: Miss Pansy Watson, Miss Katharine Layton, Miss Iwuisa Duncan, Miss Ludie Jordan. Parliamentarian: Miss Carol Rob ertson. A special editorial committee wa? appointed to attend to the editing of the Suffrage Extra, which the league has arranged to have published in the early New Year. This committee consists of Mrs. W. T. Beaty, Mrs. .las. Mixson, Mrs. L. M. Rice. The president, Mrs. T. C.> Duncan, gave a very interesting talk on the subject of' suffrage, after which the meeting adjourned until the next meeting, which will be announced for some time in January. IMPORTANT CONFERENCE. Rev. George P. White, pastor of the First Baptist church, requests us to announce that there will be a special conference next Sunday morning at the conclusion of the morning service. Every member of the church is urged to be present. arded \Tew Building Tb# building1 is to have moder Sunday school equipment, and will b located upon the site formerly oeci pied by the old building. 11m old building was occupied b the congregation for the last time o last Sunday erening. It has been sol and thia week was removed to mal Way for the new building. It la understood that some fov months will be required to build t> new church. OF GRAND LODGl i ' ' imously reelected a member of tl board for a term of five years. A tribute to the memory of the lal Rev. W. P. Smith of Spartanburi grand chaplain, was read by M George T. Bryan of Greenville, pa: grand master. Mr. E. W. Durant, Ji a past grand master of Minnesot Masons, was welcomed by the gran master. The Rev. Melton Clark, D. E pastor of the Second Presbyteria church, Charleston, and former gran chaplain of North Carolina Mason was presented by the grand master. * It is expected that the Grand Lodg will conclude its business this aftei noon. Past Grand Master Michie preside at a meeting of past masters yestei day afternoon, when past master's d< trees were conferred.?Wednesday New^ and Courier. Masons Conclude Annual Session. Charleston, D?^. 13.?The grar lodge of Ancient Free Masons < South Carolina closed its 180th grar communication this afternoon after ttoo days' session in the Masonic ten p|e in this city. One of the most interesting report of many years from an historic* Mint of view was the one submitte Jjy W. G. MaJrfrck of Charleston, e: Mated t oPast Grand Master Georfi [T. Bryan a gold watch and chain. T1 gift was acknowledged in a feelir speech by the former head of tl craft. Mr. Mazyck called attention to tl fact that the next annual meetir would be the centennial of the unic of the two grand lodges of this Stat effected in 1817, and move dthat tl grand warrant officers arrange r< some suitable celebration of the o casion. The following officers were electei Grand master, R. A. Cooper. Lai rens; deputy gr%fld master, W. \ Kannamaker, Ck^^eburg; seni< grand warden, ^^^BfOiles, Granit ville; junior grand warden, S. J. Lai ham, Spartanburg; grand treasure W. H. Prioleau, Charleston; grand se retary, O . Frank Hart, Columbi: grand chaplain, the Rev. William ] Thayer of Sumter. APPROACHING MARRIAGE. Mrs. Mattie Moore of Gaffney ar Mr. Edward T. Coleman of Union wi be united in marriage on Decembi 24th at 7 p. m. at the church of tl Lattle Day Saints at Gaffney. The ceremony will be read by Pre: ident Charles A. Challais. They will be at home at 403 I Logan street, Gaffney, S. C. BUFFALO MASONS ELECT OFFICER At a regular communication of Dui can Lodge No. 256 A. F. M., was he! oaiuraay nignt, uecember 9th, ar light refreshments were served ar the following officers were elected f< the ensuing year: C. B. Sparks, worshipful master; I T. Higgins, senior warden; J. L. Siz< more, junior warden; J. P. Walke treasurer; W. C. Poole, secretary; 1 P. Salley, senior deason; J. J. Bate junior deacon; J. E. Sizemore, tile ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The following officers were electc for the ensuing year from Map Camp 323: Con. Com., J. F. Har Adv. Lieut., T. A. Hollingswortl Banker, Robt. L. Young; Clerk, G. V Watchman, C. D. Blalock; Sentry, V H. Vaughan; Physician, S. G. Sarrafr Managers, R. S. Blalock, Eugene Grej ory. UNION MAN HONORED. The Wofford college football teai recently presented Mr. Ottis Goin with a handsome gold chain and gol knife as a token of their appreciatic of the splendid work he did in coacl inpr their team. The team considers Mr. Going work as extraordinary and helpt them to win the victory on Thank giving Day. VILLA IS PLAN r ji ENJOYABLE CHILDREN'S PARTY. >e i- Jonesville, Dec. 13.?An enjoyable party of the season for the children was given on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. ,n 12, by Mrs. Haddon Geer in honor of Id her two nieces, little Misses Josephine ;e Southard Scott and Dorothy Elisabeth Scott. The occasion was in nature a musical at which these little ladies 1 gave in a creditable manner, an instrumental program. Mrs. Forrest Eugene Spears, a recent bride, received with Mrs. Geer, ET and in her rharmintr wnv. nrMprl mn<*Vi to the afternoon's pleasure. After the musical program closed a lc number of (tames were enjoyed, and k later dainty refreshments were served. "e Those enjoying the afternoon with Mrs. Geer were Misses Josephine Southard Scott, Dorothy E. Scott, ' Maggie Alman, Flora Lee Kelly, Islar *' Ellebee, Ruth Hames, Willie llames. Merle Roger, Crystal Littlejohn, Susie ( McKissick, Ruth Fowler, Nell Scott, ' Emma O'Shields, Sara O'Shields, Byrd " Austell and Mrs. Forrest Eugene Spears. s, TEACHER TRAINING :e CLASS ORGANIZED r The officers and teachers of Grace id Methodist church met December 8 at r- the parsonage and organized a teach2 ers* training class. The object of the 's organization is to develop efficiency, increase attendance and discuss plans for the welfare of the Sunday school. A second meeting was held on Tuesid day, December 12, at the home of Mrs. )f J. Clough Wallace and twelve enthusid iastic teachers and officers were presa ent. The pastor, Rev. J. W. Speake, 1_, says the aim is for 300 for the Sunday school. The Chamber of Commerce rooms al have been pfocured for the use of the id elementary and Bible classes and all j. other men not enrollea are requested n to meet the pastor there at 10 o'clock ia Sunday morning. The children will at,h tend Sunday school in the church until January 1st. j* DEATH OF DR. SIMS. ^ecfncscTiiy a?ternoon^6m*a^rok6 of paralysis that came upon him that le morning, and was buried 'in Roseip" mont cemetery Thursday at noon, the ,e funeral service being conducted by Rev. J. W. Shell and Rev. F. E. Dibble. Dr. Simn WAS si*tv.fnnir vnoro 'K old this month. He is survived by one >n son, Caldwell Sims, who lives with his e' grandmother, Mrs. Laura Henderson, near Newberry.?Newberry Observer. >r c- MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT. 1: Dr. and Mrs. William Thomas Roprers II- announce the marriapre of thei rniece V. Miss Jimmie Clyde Hartley i>r to e- Mr. Forrest Euprene Spears n- on Wednesday, December the sixth r, nineteen hundred and sixteen c- Coleman, Georgia At Home after the twelfth of DeE. cemher, Jonesville, South Carolina. _, Mr. and Mrs. Spears have hundreds of friends who join in wishing them a lonp: life full of happiness. kI OF INTEREST HERE. 11 ~ RufTolrt c r 10 1011: ic Editor Union Times, Union, S. C. s- The following telegram may be of interest to friends in Union and Union sj. county: Washington, D. C., Dec. 4, 1916. Mrs. Mary Sumner, Buffalo, S. C. ;S Regret to inform you that your son, Private Sumter Sumner, was slightly wounded in action at Macoris, Santo hi Domingo, Nov. 30, 1916. Condition "1 favorable; will keep you advised of l(l any news. (Signed) Geo. Barnett, Major General Commandant U. S. Ma1 rine Corps. r, , ATTENTION, VETERANS. St Camp Boyd, No. 921, U. C. V., are r, hereby ordered to meet at the postoffice in Jonesville next Saturday at 3 o'clock p. m. The election of officers and other business will come up. d W. H. S. Harris. I J. A. Lancaster, Commander, t*. Adjutant. Jr' NOTICE TO OLD SOLDIERS. jj,' There will be an important meet* ing of the old soldiers on Monday, ' January l,st, 1917, in the courthouse 7" to ~?-i?i- ? nv i- u iioi'K, m. You are requested to be present. J. G. Long, Sr., Chairman. m . ? . g Standard Oil men die rich. John I). Id Archbold, general manager, who died m last week, was worth $80,000,000? i- nearly all made in oil. Chas. W., whd who died in May, left $49,000,000, as 's the appraisement of his estate just >d made shows. Jno. D. Rockefeller? s- there is no telling how much he is worth. ? vn\ow ' NING E RRILLA W Intends to Loot and Burn in America, So Recent Letter Declares?A Chihauhau Usui Reports Bandit Leader Contemplating Course of Outrage by Groups?Has 2,000,009 Rounds of Ammunition. El Paso, Tex., Dec. 13.?Francisco Villa announced in Chihuahua Citjr he intended to divide his own men into groups of 25 and distribute them along the American border and in the United States to loot and burn property under his instructions, a letter from a prominent Chihuahua City business man today stated. Villa declared his intention of raising an army of 25,000 men but denied he intended to attack Gen. Pershing's column, the letter added. These statements, according to the letter, were made to the meeting of merchants called by Villa, who told them he would have his men in the border States issue proclamations calling on the Mexicans living on the American side to "rise in rebellion against the United States" and join his army. Villa also declared he had 2,000 000 rounds of ammunition hidden in the desert and referred to political conditions in the United States, saying the European countries would subjugate 9 the United States in order to his its enormous gold supply in which he would share. FINE LOTS TO BE SOLD. The Newbury Realty and Auction Co., a concern with headquarters at Warsaw, N. C., has charge of a land sale here Friday, Dec. 15. The property offered for sale is the Perrin property, which has been divided into lots suitable for?nice dwelling houses. This property is among the most desirable residence sections in the city of union; uie ioi-s are large ana wen situated, and that'section of the city ia <MM>f the roost daairable-location^ f or a home to be found in Union. The sale will attract many homeseekers, and offers a fine opportunity for them to get the best to be had in the way of a building site for a home. The sale begins at 10:30 o'clock, Friday, Dec. 15.?Besides cash prizes to be offered on the grounds, the day of the sale, there is a large jar of imoney on display in Glymph's Pharmacy window, the cohtents of which will be given to the one attending i the sale who guesses nearest tho amount of money in the jar. PLAY AT BISHOP'S SCHOOL HOUSE There will be a Xmas play at Bishop's school house Friday night before Christmas, Dec. 22. Let everybody con.e and have a good time. SOLDIERS GIVEN BANQUET. Company E, Johnson Rifles, will be given a banquet Thursday evening, Dec. 14, in the rooms of the chamber of commerce. The banquet is given in their"honor by the citizens of Union. Mr. W. I). Harris took up the matter of raising the funds necessary to give "the bovs" this entertainment and hi? ?f forts met with a hearty response from the citizens of the town. ATT EN DING CONVENTION. Amonpr those attending the llapt.i.-t State convention in session in Newberry this week are: Revs. George P. "White, J. I). Croft, L. S. Sh'*al\ A t" Stoudenmire, I). W. Garvin, J. 1?. i man, J. M. Troprdon, Capt. E. L. Clark MARklEI). Mr. F. Ij Todd and M'l'purl Crocker were married Saturday evening, December 9th, at the home of Rev. I). W.'Garvin, the officiating minister. Mr. and Mrs. Todd have the Rood wishes of numbers of friends for a lonpr and happy life. CERCLE FRANCA IS. The last meeting, of the Cerclo Francais was held Monday night and French eloquence abounded. From the University students were speeches by H. C. James, who related an anecdote fiom the life of the actor Foote; T. C. Jolly, who narrated the experience of a French soldier in thj? German army.?The State. Mr. R. Ll Broom, who has been policeman at Ixjckhart for several years, and for some years prior to that policeman in Jonesville, has recently moved to Fort Mill, S. C., where he has been appointed on the police force. Mr. Brown Is a faithful officer and has many friends in Union county who regret that he has felt it his duty to move into a neighboring tounty.