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THE UNION TIMES a 3 PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY , THE UNION TIMES COMPANY t TIMES BUILDING. MAIN STREET c BELL PHONE NO. 1 LEWIS M. IIICE._ Editor : Register -d at the Postoflice in Union, ( S. C., as second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES < One Year $1.50 Six Months .75 Three Months *40 ADVERTISEMENTS ' One square, first insertion $1.00 ( Every subsequent insertion .50 FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 1917. 1 A leading citizen of Union, when ( asked for a statement of his position on equal suffrage, replied: "It will be } impossible for me to give you an an- i swer until I see my wife." Who said 1 the women did not rule? C.OOD ROADS BOND ISSUE. 1 This question will be voted upon on i March 20. The question is whether c Union township shall issue $125,000 in bonds 1'or buildinp pood roads in the t township. The county dclepation has t appointed the commissioners who will | ^ serve, provided the issue carries, and it is a pood one and representative. I [ The citizens of the township are thor-i. ouphly informed upon the question, the i i full text of the l.?ill ordering an elce- M tion having been published in last 1 week's Issue of The Times. It is too j late in the day for arpuments pro and t con, but if the people want pood roads, i let them vote for the bond issue. If * they are willing to put up with bad ' roads let them vote against the move- . ment. We can add nothinc to what < has already been said. We do not feel it necessary for us to enter the list of defenders to the women in their fight to secure the ballot. The supplement to this week's issue abundantly evidences the fact that they are able to take care of themselves; and they have spoken for themselves. The equal suffrage movement, for years ridiculed, has long since passed that stage. It is a mova? ment that is gaining momentum daily, 'r and is destined to come to full "power in the next few years. The fight for individual liberty, as applied to men, has been one that went on for many centuries, and at the price of much blood. The king used to be the "whole show"; then individual man got a taste of freedom and the revolution went on for centuries. In latter times the great principle began to get hold of woman, and victory will at last rest upon their fight, even as it did upon the battle for individual man. Tt is as 11"resistinic as light flooding a world i j of darkness. f It is to be hoped that the movement I r| started by Mr. E. F. Kelly, and which has received hearty endorsement of o all the Union citizens, to have the r Southern Railway put on an early t morning train from Spartanburg to v Columbia will meet with success. Mr. Kelly, together with a number of lead- ^ ing citizens of Union, went to Colum- s bia Wednesday in the interest of this n movement. It is one in the right di- v reetion. The first train down from ^ Spartanburg arrives here near noon, r and is the only train coming that way t for fifteen hours preceding. This is a 1 matter that works a great hardship [ on a large number of people. It has ^ been noted, also, that it is an every day occurrence that passengers going t<? and from Union to Jonesvilie and Spartanburg have to stand, owing to ? the crowded condition of the train. We certainly hope this condition can be remedied and that at an early day. 1 i a LET'S HAVE A "CLEAN-UP WEEK" [ Now that spring is at hand, it would 1 be a good thing to have a general ^ "clean-up week," and, in fact, several j. citizens have already spoken in favor of such a move. The old tin cans, good r only for breeding mosquitoes, should be gathered and carted away. Tnt? ( irasn and paper, and, in fact, all litter f should bo carefully gathered and cart- * ed ofT. We trust the city authorities will take up the matter and that they, t or some public spirited citizens, will 1 offer a series of prizes. There could " be a prize to the boys gathering so many tin cans; prizes for the best ^ kept front and back yard; prizes for|t my extra show of flowers in the front ,'ard. We hope the suggestion may ead the women of the civic league to ake up the matter. We feel sure the ity authorises and the citizens gcn rally will cooperate with theni in such i movement. And, if they do underake the work, it will be thoroughly lone. SAN NOT ENDORSE EQUAL SUFFRAGE. Having been asked for a statement )f some of the reasons why I oppose .voman suffrage, a few of them briefly stated are these: If*. My ideal and respect for woman places her on a plain higher than that which the fruits >f the ballot can bring. The ballot rarries with it responsibilities and liabilities as well as the assets that are nr. rru? ..< ,vrvr v&vvii XIIC UCOII C U1 vomen to come down and wade in the mire is not accompanied with the mclow chimes of harmoneous advancement. Unfortunately the right to ?tand at the ballot box with a fur*owed brow and a protruded chin is ooked on with an envious eye. This s unwarranted jealousy. Men do not >ppose equal suffrage from selfish moives. They are prompted with that chivalrous instinct to shield and proect. I know the tendency is of late ;o look with a haughty frown on ideas f this kind. Rome once had woman ;uffrage and this tells the remaining art of the story. When the ballot is secure wire pullers will be supplemented with skirt storms. Then the itmosphere in which we move, live and lave our being will be doubly charged vith that deadly gas. Men would not oppose equal suffrage if they could see the benefits ,o be derived from it. They are more acquainted with the affairs of state chan are the women, and are, therefore, better prepared to foresee the .lltimate results. It seems that the ardent seekers for the pencil and drip of paper on election day are dong so with an end in view, and with :heir eyes closed to the results. iVould woman suffrage improve conditions? The paramount proposition chat the intelligent, liberty-loving, aw-loving and law-abiding citizen has o contend with today, is to control alurality vote that is ignorant, narrow, insettled and unreliable. Would woman's suffrage be the balm in Gilead or this ailment? It would duplicate .he burden. The instituion is hailed by a few vho have allowed the colors of ibe >rganization to harmoneously blend yith that yellow streak in thej majorty of men; because being a man, who vould refuse the prayer of a woman, wen unto the half of his kingdom, as i soothing tonic on the fretted brow >f mankind, when viewed and cxiressed in its true light and in terms >f conviction, it is a submarine beleath the peaceful surface of civilizaions placid and balmy sea. It is a vart on the nose of progress, a para:ite on the vital and delicate tissues >f government. The home is the unit of government, and when the hand that ocks the cradle rebells to rule the vorld with a clutching hand and a shrill voice, beyond the hallowed jounds of a perfect home then will a sacred trust be betrayed and the polshed walls of government will crum>le, the foundation being destroyed. Those lovely traits and winning ways hat bind the hearts of men like bands f steel will be forever destroyed, and natrimony will be nothing less than he harnessing up of a spooning pair irith the Devil as the driver. Woman today occupies the highest io.cition that has been hers in the anals of history. Men assume the roponsihilities of business and governnent; they prepare a home for some roman with all that goes to make up lappiness. This probably has lead to hat peculiar frame of mind in wonan .that persuades her to believe hat for the asking she should be alowed to exchange places with the nan. Idleness is root of all evil." Is f nnonlkU * V. ~ 4- tU:~ L:_1 v |;uooiuic IIKU llll.i |MUVtTl)iai SUftM"nent has an application here? A. C. Mann. NOTICE OF FINAL DISCHARGE. 5tate of South Carolina, County of Union. Court of Probate. Notice is hereby given, that on the lith day of April, 1017, at 11 o'clock, i. m., in the Court of Probate for said 'ounty, the undersigned will make his inal settlement as guardian of the Ksate of L. J. Wilburn, and that thereipon he will apply to the Judge of said \>urt, for his final discharge as such ruardian, P. E. Wilburn. This loth day of March, 1017. Published in The Union Times for !0 days. During the month of December, 02 California limited trains left Chicago or Los Angeles. This was 17 more ban were run during December, 1015. Many Brazilian products could be ised in making paper. The celluois" 'rnm sugarcane and the crushed talks and trunks of the banana plant ire among them. Negroes of South Carolina are now >uying merchandise on the cooperaive plan. It EDM EN OF UNION WIN HONOR. The District convention of the 7th District of South Carolina of the Improved Order of Redmen met at Tucapau Saturday evening, March 10th. There was quite a number present. The meeting was called to order by Bro. Mi Ion Jett, Sachem Pro Tern. There were several resolutions offered for the betterment of the order; among other things it was decided to discontinue our joint session with the 10th District. The Council fire was quenched at 6 o'clock to be rekindled at 7:30 when the degree work was put on by Catawba Tribe No. 12( of Trough, or better known as Pacolet Mills, Indianola Tribe, No. 13, of Lockhart, and Pawnee Tribe No. 4, of Monarch Mills, Union, Pawnee winning the banner from Catawba Tribe. The errors were as follows: Catawba 7, Indianola 5, Pawnee 3, making her the banner team of the 7th District. There will be another contest at Pawnee hall at Monarch the second Saturday in June. Through the kindness of the mill officials, we have one of the best arranged society halls, furnished free of rent, the writer has ever had the pleasure of visiting. The next district convention will meet at Monarch the first Saturday in September, when we hope to give all visiting brethren a warm welcome. The following officers were elected for the ensuing term: Milon Jett, District Deputy (.It. Sachem, O. II. Leonhardt, Senior Sagamore, both of Monarch, Ballanger Hopper of Lockhart, Junior Sagamore; J. C. Darmon of Oowpens, Prophet; \V. C. Harris of Lockhart, C. of R. The council fire was quenched about 11 o'clock by Bro.' Jett. all singing "God Be With You ; Till We Meet Again. N. P. Hendrix, Sachem Attest, O. 11. Iteonhardt, Chief of Records, Pawnee Tribe No. 4, I. O. R. M., Union, S. C. BUFFALO Buffalo, March 14.?Dr. R. E. Stackhouse, presiding elder of the Spartan- < burg district, held quarterly conference at the Methodist church Sunday night, after which he preached a very ' able and forceful sermon from Luke. < 15th chapter, 14th verse. He expressed himself as being much gratified at the report, especially was le ' pleased with the Sunday school report. < said it had made the best record of ( any in the district. Dr. Chas. A. Jones, a recent grad- ' uate of the Dental College of Atlanta. < has located here for the practice of { dentistry. This will prove a great convenience to the people here, one < which will be appreciated and doubt- ? less he will enjoy a liberal patronage. 4 His office is in the library buildinflipL ' J A^ntfYMtre caused citement here last Sunday ev^iing 4 when nearby residents discoveret the ^ roof of the Methodist church on fire. The alarm was given and in a very * short time nearly the whole towr was 4 on the scenes and but for the iinick 4 and heroic work of our bucket department it CflAn urnnl/i Vio\r/* Koan o aa,.i/,?o 4 fire, as it was spreading rapidly when i first seen. It takes a fire to pet some people to church. The Ladies' Embroidery club was very pleasantly entertained on Tuesday last at the iovely home of Mrs. Nellie Riley Johnson in East Buffalo. A delicious salad course was served and a most deliphtful evening was spent. ////fj' I) 1 V V * VM * ^ mil v ? TtffS 5 White Boots j WRCulv ^ Eight Inch _ White Roignskin Lace Military Boot g White Sole and Heel $4.00 i Seven Inch * White Convass o Military Boot White Sole and lleel j $2.75 ; 4 High! Inch White Canvass Lace Hoot p White I>ouis Leather Sole and lleel $2.75 White Canvass Colonial I'umps t Cross Strap I'umps Uw lleel I'umps fl THIS WILL BE A BIG WHI'E f SEASON a FLYNN-VINCENT , SHOE COMPANY 1\ 3L I] urNlWlN H?H ?H? I We Can Makt I 1 | Worth M t Y Y In spite of War, Fj Y ing Everything Good t Y et book. ? To give you some 11 & tion to the fact, that ha ? patrons at retail as war X on the Same Goods. Y Corn we are selling Y and freight. Peas we Y and the freight. Coopc Y dozen and freight. Knc Y dozen and freight. Bak Y Soups we are selling for Y a hundred items we are I buy the identical article ? get busy, Housekeepers, f 'cLC nrijTprifce; and Y take a higher price, or Money Savers, whi< ? ly as possible, for they \ the near future. Y Beans, Pink Beans, i anv of them at exact or ? v aiuornia rrunes, i Dried Apples, Apricots. Boston Baked Bean t sirable kind in tins and f ! Canned Meats of al day is our High Grade < in cans, about half the ] ? be had, we can supply it, + mmcTB t. Our service is bette t. history of business, com Come Earlv and Of t The Un [ PHONE 100 or 80 ||t ^ ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTirP. tate of South Carolina, County of Union. Court of Probate. Pursuant to an order of the court foresaid, the undersigned will, on uesdav, Maijch 20, 1017, at 1 o'clock . m., at the storehouse and residence f the late Wade 11. Barnes, near (ockhart, in the said county, sell the f>ck of merchandise and other artis of personal property belonging the estate of said W. II. Barnes, ceased, at public auction. Terms of sale, cash. Inventory on e in said court, where it may he en on application to the Judge of ohate of said county. Anna O. Barnes, Administratrix. March 5, 1917. _ 10-2 NOTICE. The directors of the Farmers Muni Fire Insurance Company of Union ninty, S. C., are hereby called to net in the courthouse at Union, S. C., >nSaturday, the 17th day of March, J|7, at 12 o'clock M. Important busws is to be transacted. All directors ,il earnestly requested to be present, y order of J. W. Scott, Vilest: President. I J. W. Greer, Sec. & Treas. 10-2 =ii ir=ii irNew Sp, 1 Our line of Stetson a all the latest shades an (Ji New "Alco" Suits, fjl Foster and Bostonian L / the Famous Drew Shoe I Leathers. And the prices are ri: We Give Profit Ask fo V_J_iw i nj "THE NEW WAY STORE ==T If? H lf= 2 Every Visit of a Buyer of Grocerii fany Dolla amine, Freezes, Strikes and 1 0 Eat at prices within react dea of the values we are giv ilf the goods we are supply! ited for less than Car Lot F for 15c can't be bought to( are selling for 20c we are \ ;rs' Gelatine we are selling f< >x's Gelatine we are selling ed Beans we are selling for ' 10c costs wholesale $1.10 dc 1 giving our trade daily at r< at wholesale in any quantit; stocks are running low. Mj "Ifrre-rreKt lot of many^aily we will have to go out of bu 2h means Life Savers, we in vill either be unobtainable oi Michigan or Baked Beans, ' less than Whnloeol** 4-^. . , ..v.v.Kia. v-UOli LVJl California Evaporated Peach s in Cans, Molasses and Syi Kegs. 1 kinds, but the best values Chum and Fresh Alaska Pin orice of Fat Back Meat. If i r than ever, our prices are sidering the Cost of the Goo ten; it will pay you well. ion Groc ^VV A GREAT BARGAIN IN nPTT> pa invriO. A shipment of 30x3 Firestone Casings that I am going to sell for the Low Price of $8.95 each. This is an unusually good bargain, and if you are contemplating buying any Casings this Spring it will be worth your time to examine these before they are gone. These Casings are new stock and guaranteed by the manufacturers to give you 3500 miles of service. J. L. BOLTON, Phone 289 Authorized Ford Dealer and Service - - s A. G. KENNEDY Attorney at Law Office Over Citizens National Bank Union, S. C. % 1 " Mrs. O. L. P. Jackson is attending the Teachers' convention in Columbia and is the guest of friends. =li ii ~""7 ring Hats ind Knox Hats are here in d styles, $3.00, $3.50, $4.00. Eagle Shirts, Howard & iOW Cut Shoes for Men and for Ladies, All Styles, All L. ght. I I Sharing Coupons r Catalog ING CO. [ ?J JTA ATA ^4. JTA .jyA. T^t ?^f Discriminating X T es f rs to You ? Disasters, we are still sell- ?? 1 of even the limited pock- ?* i ing daily, call your attenng today are sold to our rices at Wholesale today & : 4 lay ior $1.75 per dozen laying today $2.25 dozen ir 10c costs us today $1.20 today for 15c costs $1.75 V 10c tan costs $1.35 dozen. >zen, and we might name atail for less than we can y, so it is time for you to ^ my items can not be re- V necessities will have to f siness. V ( A vite you to buy as liberal* much higher priced in A ' Y Lima or Butter Beans, x lay. % es, Evaporated and Sun Y ups of nearly every de- Y Y in Meats in America tok Salmon, and Fish Roe it is Good to Eat and can A ' T lower than ever in the t: ?* X T cry Co. | L. L. WAGNON, Mgr. <! NOTICE OF FINAL DISCHARGE. State of South Carolina, County of Union. Court of Probate. Notice is hereby given, that on the 6th of April, 1917, at 11 o'clock, a. m., in the Court of Probate for said County, the undersigned will make their final settlement as Administrators of the Estate of W. G. W. Going, deceased, and that thereupon he will apply to the Judge of said Court, for his final discharge as such Administrators. Geo. W. Going, Jno. T. Going, E. V. Going. This 6th day of March, 1917. i Published in The Union Times for ho days. 10-4 Waste molasses is now used in Hawaii as fuel for furnaces that produce steam power. A monument to Jefferson Davis soon will he erected at Fairview, Ky., i,N|iiai.o me v^nnie'ierate president, "by the women and men of the Southern Confederacy" at a cost of $150,000. The monument, an obelisk, will be 350 feet hiph. The 448 trapped black ducks found on Millionaire Henry C. Phipps' estate by New York State inspectors may cost the steel man $15,315 in fines.