Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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I *JA ICLEAI vMc ^ Hfegi Spring remarkable i I Men's Wint and Boys' Si I you to ouy r it until next Suits and O Were $20.0( Were S16.5( Were $13.5( Were S12.5( A reduction Worsted and nette Overco Suits. | a. I u HE DESERVES SUCCESS. Mr. Demos Jones, Greenwood County Boy, Does Not Let Blindness Handicap Him. Lawyers, by the ethics of the profession, just as doctors, are not allowed to advertise. Too frequent notices are taboo with the profession. There are exceptions, however, and 1 ?MI t - - . . . (.mo is one unu it win ue a total surprise to the young man who is mentioned. He does not know anything about it at all and therefore it does not come under the ban. To the average man, a man who is blind has a handicap in a profession: but not so to the blind man himself with ambition. One of the striking and winsome figures in the United States Senate is Sen. Thos. P. (lore, of Oklahoma. He attracts by his winning personality and then his master" of statistics is most wonderful. Ho can make a speech that is a sneccli and worth listening to. In Soutn Carolina State Superintendent of education John E. Swearingen is an example of what a man can do even if he has this handicap of the loss o. sight when the man has ambition ??n.1 determination. England's greatest Postmaster General Fawcettc showed what could be don e under . imilar handicaps. Out in Wisconsin, the head of the State Hospital for Tuberculosis patients is a blind man and he is a pood one. Mr. Jones has completed his co1legiate course, has been admitted in the bar and is now a member of the Greenwood bar. He has his office on the third floor of the Fire Proof building. He lost his sight when about 12 years old hv the explosion of a cartridge in a parlor rifle. The acci dent did not dampen his ardor or ambition to pet an education. He went to Cedar Springs Institute and when he had completed the course there he entered the University of South Carolina. He completed the academic course and also the course in the law school, heinp praduated this year with the depree of A. B. and with the depree of L. B. also. Messrs. Douglas Fentherstone, J. Franklin Davis and T. Moreland Crymes were members of his ^lass from this county. The first two named are also lawyers here. Mr Crymes is taking a special course in law at the Harvard Law School. Mr. Jonos is determined to succeed and his course is to be highly commended. There are numbers of people who will be interested in him and this is simply to introduce him to the people of Greenwood county.?Greenwood Index. T!m Quinine That Does Not Affect The Head nrciust ot i(s tonic and laxative enect. LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE >a better than ordinary Quinine and does not cause nervousness nor tinging In head. Remember the lull name and look lor the signature ol K. W. GROVE. 25c. kNUAI UNCE to make room ; Clothing, we eductions in th< er Suits, Over lits. It will pc low even if you Fall. All Men vercoats reduce ) and $22.50, e ) and $18.00, e ) and $15.00, e ) . . . . e of 10% on h [ Serge Suits, IV ats, Men's Pan CO H ] nion's BEST Stoi FLAMES DESTROY YORK BUILDING Fire in Heart of Business District. Bank and Postoffice With Business and Professional Men Lost Contents of Offices. York, Jan. 8.?The most destructive fire in the history of York occurred this morning shortly alter t) o'clock when the McNeill building, a two-story brick structure on Main street in the heart of the business district burned, entailing a loss of approximately $70,000. The first story of the building was occupied by the Loan & Savings bank, the York Hardware company, the postoffice and W. E. Ferguson grocery, while on the second floor were the offices of Dr. J. J. Glenn, physician; Drs. Cartwright and Jones, dentists; Henry C. Allen, architect; the Lindsay insurance agency, the quarters of the York public library and the White Rose c'ub. With the exception of the furniture, mail, stamps and papers in the postoffice evervthinir in tho ontirn hnil.l. ing outside the quarters of the Loan & Savings bank was lost. The quarters occupied by the bank were separated from the remainder of the building by a thick brick wall and were practically fire proof. Heavy damage, however, was done to the fixtures and furniture of the bank by water. With the exception of Drs. Cartwright and Jones and the York public library none of the occupants of the second story carried any insurance and the loss is heavy. The York ( Hardware company, however, was the heaviest sufferer its stneW h?lrwr at $16,000 on which there was $10,000 insurance. W. E. Ferguson's stock of , groceries was valued at about $1,500 on which there was less than , $ 1,000 insurance. The building, which was erected about seven years ago at a cost of j $20,000, was insured for $10,000. It was owned by Mrs. S. M. McNeil and was decidedly the best business build \ ing in York. ( The origin of the fire has not been , definitelv determined hut if io fhrtnf?ht ?. .. - I to have started in a pile of waste j paper at the foot of the rear stair- . way. Many think, however, that this was a secondary blaze as it is hardly probable that the flames could have made such rapid headway unless there ( was fire elsewhere. Several occupants ] of the second story were trapped in the burning structure, Dr. J. J. r.lnnn T^r A V 1 rv njiivix., ^? ?> * v/mi inn^nt mill i/?. | Charles Jones making their escape through the windows by means of lad ders. j The York fire department was on < the scene within a few minutes afte. i the alarm was turned in but the progress that had been made by the fire, i iY SALE for our new have made 3 prices of all nno 4" n X ClllLkS >sitively pay have to keep l's Cassimere d as follows: low $15.75 I low $12.50 I low $10.00 1 low $ 8.75 I ard finished I ten's Cravats and Boys' E M = I ?a and the low water pressure, made anything further than confining the flames to the building in which they had originated utterly out of the question. In response to a call for help the Rock Hill fire department came on a special train but the fire was practically over when the Rock Hill contingent arrived. Effective work, however, was done by the Rock Hill firemen in helping to extinguish the flames still burning around the Loan & Savings bank and threatening to gain entrance to the quarters of that institution. An incident of the fire was the explosion of cartridges in the York Hardware company continuing for 30 minutes. The work of finding new quarters for the firms rendered homeless by the fire began this afternoon. The postofiice has been moved to the O'lJeary building and W. E. Ferguson has reopened with a new stock of goods in his old stand in the Moore building, which he vacated several j weeks ago following a fire. The Loan | & Savings llink will move tomorrow' morning to the quarters it occupied | prior to the occupancy of the McNeill building and all persons who] had offices in the building will be demociled within a day or two. STILL DESTROYED IN HEART OF CITY Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 1).?Discovery and destruction of a full-fledged distillery in the heart, nf hoc ./-???>in/u>/i the United States internal revenue officers operating out of this city that the reifiote fastnesses of the north Georgia mountains are not the only places where moonshine liquor can be made. Tipped off by friends of the police to the existence of the distillery in Atlanta, the officers found a regular cavern excavated under a dwelling bouse on Fair street, and in it they found a 1,500-gallon outfit running full blast. The dug-out was 20 feet deep or more, was lighted entirely by electricity, and the distillery was connected with the chimney of the bouse, with a special passage led off to a sewer for disposing of the refuse of the liquor plant. Since Georgia's new and drastic prohibition laws went into effect last May 1, there has developed an astonishing blind tiirer traffic in corn liquor, which, being a home product manufactured within the State, is easier to Ret than rye and other brands imported from wet territory. Acy Burdett, aged 14, accidentally shot and killed his 14-year-old brother, Carl, while they were rabbit-hunting Thursday. They are sons of T. O. Burdett, a prominent farmer living near Simpsonville, Greenville county. I / [1 PERSONAL [1 *?== & Mrs. John T. Storm spent Monday in Spartanburp. Mr. H. D. Murphv of Cross Kcvs spent Monday in th<- city on business. Mr. R. It. Alverson of S'edalin was a business visitor to the city on Tuesday. Mr. G. S. Simmons of West Springs was a business visitor ?<> w...i nesday. Mr. and Mrs. Kmslie Nicholson have returned from a few weeks' stay in Florida. Miss Louise Zeiglcr, who teaches at Jonesville, spent the week-end with friends in the city. Mr. E. W. Stone is confined to his home with an attack of pneumonia, but is convalescing. Mrs. Mabry S. Rice returned Thursday evening from a fortnight's visit to relatives in Barnwell. Mrs. C. M. Bailey and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Bishop of Route 2 were visitors in the city on Saturday. Dr. P. C. Byars of Charleston D spending a few days visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. .T. T. Byars. The W. C. T. U. will have prayer service at the Baptist church parlor Thursday, January 18th. at 4 p. m. Miss Cleon Trull has returned home after a week's visit to her aunt, Mrs. O. L. P. Jackson, on Main street. Miss Naomi Fauchette left Tuesday morninr for Newberry to visit her sister, Mrs. Workman, foe sometime. Dr. Ixmis W. Perrin left Monday for Cheraw, where he has accepted a position in the Cheraw Dnnr rnmnnnv Miss O. I?. Brannon returned this week from a for*nitrht's ' d l to friends in the lower part of the State. Mrs. E. C. Fore and litti" -^on hve returned to their home in Georgetown, after a visit to Mr. R. S. Foster. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Wood and children have returned from a visit to Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Wood at Greer. Mr. C. L. Jackson, proprietor of the Piedmont Steam Laundry, spent a few days this week in Charlotte on business. Miss Frances Nicholson, who has been the truest of Miss Julia Keenan in Columbia, returned to her home on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Fitten and son of Atlanta, Ga., arrived Saturday to visit at the home of Col. and Mrs. T. C. Duncan. Quite a number of Union people went to Spartanburg Tuesday evening to see Sarah Bernhardt, who played a Harris theatre. Miss Irene McGowan has returned to Hot SnrincTQ tn ?-1 1 , _ ?, ...nw a vavnub IICl Otl IUU1 duties after a visit to her mother, Mrs. I. M. McGowan. Mrs. Fletcher Rice and sons returned to their home in Dante, Va., on Sunday, after a week's visit to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Rice. Mrs. R. A. Easterlinp, who has been critically ill for several weeks, is improvinp, which is very pratifyinp to her many friends. Mr. T.emmie Petty of Richmond Va., is visitinp relatives in the cty. He holds a resnonsible position with the Western Union Telepraph company. Mrs. Clarke and Mrs. Emma McNeace have returned to tneir home in Anderson after a few days' visit to Capt. and Mrs. E. L. Clarke on E. Main street. The Union delepation to the South Carolina General Assembly left Mon ' Kiay aiieniuun ior vxiiumoia to he present at the opening session of the legislature on Tuesday. Mr. T. E. Kerr of Indianapolis, Ind., is visiting relatives in Jonesville, and will prolong his visit for the purpose his visit for the purpose of selling some real estate which he owns there. Twenty-five or thirty lots were sold Tuesday from the Hawkins property. The prices paid ranged from $25 to $600, according t oloeation and size. The total number of lots sold brought J around $4000. Dr. and Mrs. Harry Storm have returned from Charleston, where they were called on account of the death of their aunt, Miss Johann Wyld. Miss Wyld had been a teacher in the city schools of Charleston for 47 years. Mrs. Roy Fant of Lockhart is in Columbia this week to attend the marriage of Miss Marv Augusta Farr to Mr. James Alexander Smith, Jr., on j Thursday evening at the First Baptist church. Mrs. Fant will be dame of honor. Chief Milo II. Evans, who has been spending several weeks in Florida, returned to Union this week. He has ueen Kreany improved by the trip and his friends are pleased to have liim at home a^ain. FAIR WARNING! PRICE WILL AI)- 1 VANCE! I have just received notice from the Chevrolet factory that on and after January 15 the price on all models will be advanced sixty ($60.00) dollars. Some months airo the price was reduced sixty ($60.00) dollars; this advance is but a restoration of the former price. I have on hand a solid carload of machines that if sold before January 15 will po at the cut price? $490 plus the freight. Positively the price will be $60.00 more after Jan nary 15. See me now for car if you contemplate purchasing. Remember, the Chevrolet is a real automobile at a remarkably low price. W. E. GREEN, Dealer, Union .... South Carolina (Advertisement) invigorating to the Pale and Sickly The Old Standard general strengthening tonic, GROVK'8 TASTKLHSS chill TONIC, drives out Malaria.enriches the blood, and builds up the system. A true toutc. For adults aud children 50c ) jjj" m I I ^ warn M' T- . &mkk *- wT.mmi M CT. THE BEGINNING When you take out a p j by no means the end of ou merely a beginning. We keep in close touch everything in our power t hroadguaged service. j Emslie Nicholson, J. 1 President. I nr.v5P"I tt-iA'i WE HAVE EVERYTHING that the name of our store implies, from the smallest of drugs to the largest ol drug sundries. Palmetto Drug Co., l'hone No. 7. FOR RENT?Six room house, with all conveniences; desirably located. Apply to Barron & Barren. 45-tf FOR RENT?Two large rooms with conveniences. Apply to Mrs. Lavinia B. Sumner, South St., Phone 228-L. 50 "IIUIET'S GRIP CAPSULES" never fair to give instant relief, no matter how severe your cold as. For sale by Palmetto Drug Co. WANTED?Desirable renters for lands in Union county. Apply to P. D. Barron. WATERMAN'S FOUNTAIN PEN makes an ideal Christmas present. For sale by The Union Times Co. 49-tf FOR SALE]?Fresh milch cows. Apply D. J. Gregory, Santuc, S. C. 52-8 RUB-MY-TISM?Antiseptic, Relieves Rheumatism, Sprains, Neuralgia, etc. 50-3 mo. FOR FRESH MEATS, market supplies and groceries phone us. Homeground meal a specialty. Quick delivery. Good goods. Leonard & Herlong, North Gadberry street, Phone 20. 51-4 MONEY on real estate on long and easy terms. J. E. Minter, Finann it ? i? n citu v,ur. union v-ouniy. NOTICE?I withdrew my most do.-di able lots of the Hill-Wallace land from auction sale on Nov. 27th last and they will be for private sale until some time next year, and then when the times are better they will be sold at public auction. No other lots for sale, have sewerage and waterworks, like these lots, nor are they so desirably situated. I.ots staked out; will show any one over them. J. Clough Wallace. 40-4 BREAK YOUR COLI) or LaOrippe wun a lew doses 01 [>()-:{ mo. FOR RENT OR SALE?Several Union County Farms. G. B. Barron. 42-tf FOR THE REST SERVICE, focleanliness and promptness, eal! upon us. Our shop is in every way up-to-date. White barbers only. We are no cut rate, second class concern. We give you your money's worth. McMillan and Cannon. 89-tf MONEY TO LOAN on Farm Lands and Real Estate. Barron & Barron, Union, S. C. 42-tf WHY NOT TRY a bottle of "Huiet's Cou^h Syrup" and be convinced that there is nothing can equal it in checking a Coutrh. For sale by Palmetto Drutc Co. FOR SALE?Leather collars and bridles. Oreat values at the price. People's Supply Co. tf YOUR FRIENDS can buy anything you can give them?except your photograph. We make the kind that please. Oliver's Studio, ooposite W. B. Terrell Co., Union, S. C. NEW STUDIO, with latest equipment, everything brand new. Can do better work than ever, and at most reasonable prices. Oliver's Studio, next door to Express office. 49-4 FOR SALE OR TRADE?Four lots in town of Jojiesville, within one square of depot. Will sell for cash or will trade for farm property. I.Qts located south of Methodist church and fronting on I'acolet street. Titles perfect. Blacksmith shop located on property. Apply at once to T. E. Kerr or J. H. Kerr, .lonesville, S. (\ 2-4-pd Nicholson! BANK AND pj rRUST COMPANY J! UNION.SC .... J it' ; OF Ol'R SERVICE olic> thrmiith this htiuk, this is Ei|' . - I::1 r service to v?u: in fact, it is |i. hi with our |H?lic> holders and do j] o furnish them with oflicient. '1^' !t 1 !i Koy Fant, M. A. Moore, Ijji. Vice President. Cashier. jl||| : ! MT-l NOTICE. 11 . : I State of South Carolina. County of Union. Court of Common Pii' .s. ''.I. Koy Kan', et al.. Plaintiff . i VS. ! Kant Ui t a! . ! icferda?>? '] Not i - I'ercl.y th::; . ' I one will ho h.el;l in tie al-eve entitle lease in my ollice at Union Couc. I ilouse. S. C.. on Friday, tin 1'til *i .\ 'of January, It'17, at 1<? o'clock A. M? | for the purpose of takinp; proof < ' ,ol claims apainst Kant llrns. Co.; nt which time and place all creditors ?:* said company may attend and prove their claims against said Kant Bros. Co. K. C. llowze. O i .uuMcr inr union ( mintv. January 2, 1917. 1-1 CANT I.OSE IIA IK. Twenty Years From Today a lialdheaded Man Will Be an Unusual Sight. One of the most prominent druggists of America made a statement a few weeks ago which has caused a great deal of discussion among scientists in the medical press. He said: "If the new hair grower, , Mildredina Hair Remedy, increases its sales as it has during the past year, it will be used by nearly every man, woman and child in America within eight years. "When Mildredina Hair Remedy is used almost universally, dandruff will disappear and with its departure balditcVlirirr cnnln 1 r rs uvmij/, opuvtiii^ iiuir ami all scalp diseases will follow and twenty years from now a bald head wll he a rarity." Sample sent for 10c to pay postage. Mail orders filled i by Mildred Louise Co., Boston, Mass. l For sale by (Ilymph's l'harmacy. 2-4 GOWDYSVILLE (lowdysville, .Ian. 8.?As we don't often hear very much fiom this sei tion I will take the time and write .. few lines. Mr. Joe Cullman had the misfortune of losing a fine milch cow last Sunday. Little Roy, the son of Mrs. Hal Jeffries, is very sick at this writintr. We i hope that he will soon recovj Messrs. Vant Ivey and J. W . man are business visitors to Jo ville today. Miss l)ora Blackwood is spending several days with friends and relatives at Cowpens. Mrs. W .W. White of U.ckhaf Junction spent last week with rein tives of this fommimitv Mrs. S. V. darner spent last S r urday with her sister, Mrs .1. F. l\ev Miss Sweety darner of l'iney drovi spent last week with her sister. Mis. 1). R. Hughes. Mr. W. J. Vaujrhan is very sick a*, this writinpr, hut we hope he will soou be able to be out again. Miss Ruth Scott, one of our official teachers of dowdysvilh has been very sick, but we ir;ud to know that she is a: a up her duties again. Messrs. Tommy and ith Adams of Kelton spent W?-inesdav and Thursday at the home of Mrs. J. F. Ivey. Mr. Clarkson Cook of .Tonesville .. C -1 ? * * Client ?? il-w nays msi wecK at the home of Mrs. J. F. Ivey. Mr. Walter Horn spent Friday niirht with his sister. Mrs. J. W. Cullman. We were sorry to hear of the little infant of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Sims being found dead in bed last Tuesday morning'. M isses Ruth and Lillie Inman of Sunnvside spent last Sunday with M isses Hope and Carrie Tvev. Mr. D. B. Rridgmore spent last Sunday in this section. Mr. Fd'/.ie Blackwood and Miss Kllen Vaughn were married last Sunda\ at donesville. We wish the voiine couple much happiness in their future life. Mrs. .TetT Vauerhan spent several days with her mother, Mrs. Sallie Trammel, near I'inoy drove. Mr. Munro Sanders of Starr Farm spent last Satturdav in this section. Mr. Boh Sanders of .lonesville spent last week with his brother. Mr. Tommy Sanders, of Star Farm. Air. uougias sparks and sister. Miss I Nnnpie spent last Sunday eveninf in this section. X. Y. Z.