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THE UNION TIMES PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY THE UNION TIMES COMPANY TIMES BUILDING, MAIN STREET BELL PHONE NO. 1 LEWIS M. RICE .Editor Registered at the PostofTice in Union, S. C., as second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES On. Voo - <ft r.r\ Six Months .75 Throe Months .40 ADVERTISEMENTS One square, first insertion $1.00 Every subsequent insertion .50 FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 1017. It was to be expected that AustriaHunpary would break with the United States when a state of war was declared to exist with Germany. What else could be expected? Of course this will lead to war with that country. Next will follow Turkey. But that matters not. The friendship of Turkey is something that a self-respectinp nation would hesitate to embrace. We have never been disposed to accept as true the charpe that this country was in preat danper from the Germans and from people of German descent within our borders. The da*> ger comes from spies and paid agents of Germany but not from the more than four million people of German blood. And even the work of spies and paid agents is probably less than is commonly supposed. Why would four million people, many of whom fled from the hard conditions imposed by the German government, now that they are free, again thrust their heads into the noose? Why seek the thinp from which they fled? Why run awaj from something that they now seek? It is absurd. We believe that many of the most loyal defenders of this country will be found among this very element of our great nation. Geilfuss, the president of the bakery in oparianuurg inai maKes "lip lop' bread, was served quite a mean trick a few days ago, when wild rumors, calculated to injure his business, were circulating in Union and throughout the territory in which that brand oi bread is sold. Mr. Geilfuss has certainly established his innocence of the malicious slanders, the leading bvsiness men and citizens of Spartanburg endorsing him in the very highest terms. His half page advertisement in this week's Times sets forth the proof, which appears to us conclusive This we write, not for pay, but because it appears that a man has beer hit "beneath the belt," and we alway.had a strong sympathy for a man sc misused. We read in the papers that the allies need money and food, not men. And so, it takes an aspect that is not surprising to the thoughtful mind. The fearful drain upon a nation's resource? brought on by war is a well established fact. This country, it seems, ^ has the money, and it has the food, or can make it. This leads us to remark that while the soldier who of: fers himself to his country is worthy <t. . . ) of high praise, we must not forget that the man who stays at home to keep the pot boiling is not to be despised. The farmer who is led by his desire to help his country, and who plans and plants to that end, is a true patriot. Every man and women seeking 'o help by honest toil should receive the endorsement of all who love their country. Meat and bread, shoes and clothing?these are as necessary to support <in <iririy us arc soioiers. Our advertisers have given us a liberal patronage through many years, and, we have reciprocated the favor by giving an exceeding low rate, considering the circulation. Our sworn circulation April 1, shows a circulation of 20r>0, about three times as many as most county weeklies show. Most county weeklies with a circulation of from 800 to 1000 names charge 10 cents per inch. Our minimum rate by the year is 20 cents per inch. Practically every contract we have now is on this basis. To our gratification it has transpired that instead of our patronage falling off after the raise jii raie, 11, nas sieaany increased, wo appreciate the fact that our advertis ers are standing by us. We have often I felt that we needed a guardian for at- J tempting to keep the rate too low. J But it is and has always been our honest effort to give all we could for the money. Having pursued the policy for i the past years we intend to continue ! it- But our circulation not only justi- , fies the raise in rates, it is impera- , tive. Remember, our lowest yearly rate is now 20 cents per inch. We are ^ really entitled to 30 cents. Transient ( advertising is at a higher rate. ] ^ i AT WAR WITH GERMANY. \ Grim war has come to the people of the United States. I.ong and patiently our president sought a way to , avoid this result, and for nearly three ' ennnnn/l/v J L ? ?" 1 .Tv-uia ouv.vv.cucu in ins I'lluriS, I>Ul II has at last come, and this country is in a state of war with Germany. It 1 is not a thing of small moment, nor ^ does any 4ne know just where it will . lead. But it will lead somewhere, and i it will end some time, sooner than 1 j most people suppose, perhaps. , Brazil, Gautemala and Peru are reported as having decided to cast their j lot with the United States. Mexico j and Chile are said to have assumed the < position of neutrals. No one knows j what a day may bring forth. There ( are evidences of internal disruption for ( Germany and it appears that the English and French on the western front . are carrying the day, while in the far east Germany appears also to he fighting a losing battle. That men 65 years old have been called to the front by Germany is another sign that her days are numbered. England appears tn hn incf nrirrlinrr f 4-V*^v * vw WW J-WV l^atUIIIIS I1VJOVI1 1U1 tlic ^icai I struggle while France keeps up her | splendid fighting. Russia, too, under the new regime shows no disposition : to waver in the struggle. The submarine warfare of the Germans is losing its effectiveness, or at least is so far failing to accomplish what the Germans themselves admit must be accomplished by it to bring England to her knees. All of which may be wide of the mark and unsustained by the facts in the case. No one knows certainly, and no one knows what the " fortunes of war will develop. It is ' merely guessing, but most likely good ! guessing to say that Germany is com" ing close to the verge of the precipice. Many have reached the conclusion that the war will end in less than six months. We earnestly hope and devoutly pray that it may be so. UOCKHART JUNCTION I.ockhart Junction, April 10.?Sunday was Easter Sunday l>ut also a very rainy Sunday. T guess there were many disappointments on account of i the rain. Many Easter hats and other ; fine apparel could not he worn that day. ' Last week was a very busy week with the farmers, and there was a great deal of plowing done. I don't know when I ever saw so much plowing done in so short a time. The farmers got a move on them. We are in hopes there will he a large acreage planted in corn and other feed stuff. Many are planting molasses cane for feed stuff. I will say that is the idea. Thorn onn ho morp ma^n An Ann o en planted in cane for feed stuff than ' can he made on anything else, for it 1 will do for corn and fodder both. You ! can cut it twice if the land is rich. ' Then it is an early feed for stock. I ' know one man who makes enouprh on 1 his torrji^s to nearly fe$d a mule, so 1 you see there are lots of ways to do. Plant every place you can in feed stuff. 1 The war is on and we don't know what the end will be. We hope there may he an early peace, but if it troes ' on it may mean some mother's boy to ?0, some sister's brother, some wife's 1 husband, and then we don't know when they may return. I was in Jonesville the other day when they hoisted the United States flap and as it was moving in the breezes I heard an old Confederate soldier say that made him feel serious. Tie remembered when he stood under the Stars and Stripes. It is no child's play when we see and think of what mav come. Wc all feel like we are heroes and have that patriotism that our forefathers had. I heard my father say the hoisting of the flag and beating of the drum and blowing of the horn made a man fearless; he would go on with more steady step towards the battlefield. so I have said enough on this question for this time I will say something next time. The Gault school closed last Friday night with a play by the children also. There was a minstrel given by the larger boys and the principle as one of the leading characters. There were a large attendance and all enjoyed the play. Mr. and Mrs. C. 1/. (lault of Great Falls, and Messrs Uibrand, Buddin and I.attimore were all visitors in this community Saturday and Sunday, making the trip through the country in an auto. I attended Field Day at Union but I ? PROCLAMATION^ Whereas, by an act of the congress af the United States and approved by the president of the United States a state of war is declared to exist between the government of the United States, and the Imperial German government. And whereas, the Hon. Woodrow Wilson, president of the United States, by his Proclamation called upon and arder^d all national, state and municipal authorities to aid the government af the United States to carry to a successful termination this war with the Imperial German government: Now, therefore, I, L. C. Wharton, Mayor of the City of Union by authority vested in me and in pursuance af the duties of the office of Mavor do ?all upon all neoDle of the Citv nf Union to see that the following provisions are carried into effect. 1st. I do call upon every person within the corporate limits of the City sf Union to follow some legitimate trade, occupation, or pursuit, to earn in honest living; and I do hereby call upon all people to report to any of the civil authorities all persons who are loitering, or loafing?or who have no visible means of support. 2nd. All persons who are in position to hire laborers are called upon to furnish work for those who apply; and those who cannot find work are jailed upon to apply to the chief of police of Union, who will find work for those out of employment cither in the City of Union or somewhere in Union County. 3rd. I do call upon all citizens to clean up in and around their premises, and to plant every available space in something to support and sustain the body. Vegetables, food stuffs, for man and beast, should be planted, tilled and harvested. vbyrPcmfwypshrdlcmfwypcmfwypmm 4th. Numerous attempts have been made in various sections of the United States to blow up industries, destroy water plants, wreck businesses of every character?all persons are hereby warned not to loaf, loiter, or in anywise act in a suspicious manner about stand pipes, electric plants, mills, or in any section either business or residential within the corporate limits of the City of Union?and all people are enjoined to report to the civil authorities of the City of Union all loafers, loiters, or suspicious persons found at any time within said corporate limits of the City of Union. 5th. I do hereby call upon all rail road employes to report at once to the civil authorities all persons who come in or who are brought into the corporate limits of the City of Union who are in anywise suspicious?or whose allegiance to the government of the United States can in anywise be questioned. 6th. I call upon all men who are able in body to prepare at once to anr swer a call to the colors; and to all others to show respect to the flag, and bear undying allegiance to the government of the United States. Done in the City of Union, South Carolina, this the 12th day of April, A. D. 1917, by setting my hand hereto, and the seal of the Citv of Union. L. C. Wharton. Mayor. IN HONOR OF COAST ARTILLERY. Jonesville, April 11.?A large crowd of people gathered in the Jonesville Methodist church Tuesday evening to participate in a patriotic service and to do honor to the Jonesville Coast Artillery corps of this town. The music was furnished by the combined strength of the three choirs and the three pastors of the churches and Mr. W. II. S. Harris made brief addresses, which were responded to by Capt. F. M. Ellerbe. /vt tne conclusion of the addresses Mayor Hames, in behalf of the people of Jonesville, presented each member of the company with a pocket testament appropriately inscribed with bis name, the date and by whom presented. This was a very touching ceremony and stirred the hearts of those present. "AYtterica," "Star Spangled Banner" and Onward, Christian Soldiers" were among the songs rendered. The local chapter U. D. C., came in a body to grace the occasion and honor the soldier boys. The following was l_t_ _ cnc program: TART I. 1. March and seating of the 4th Co. C. A. C. 2. Song, "America." TI. B. No. 202. .1. Prayer by Rev. Lewis M. Ricc. 4. Song, "Onward Christian Soldier," S. S. Rook 245. 5. Scriptural reading by Rev. W. S. Porter, selections from 0th chapter Ephesians. PART II. 1. Speech by Rev. L. M. Rice. 2. Song, II. B. 701. :}. Speech by Mr. W. II. S. Harris. 4. Reading by Rev. W. II. Justus. 5. Presentation of testaments by Dr. II. T. Ilames. 0. Response by I)r. F. M. Ellerbe, in llphalf r?f tho nnmnnntr V?. Song, H. i{. No. 556. 7. Benediction l>y Rev. L. M. Rico, this was a rainy day if it had been fair there would have been many children there. We are triad to know that the (lault school won a medal. Little Lena White was the successful winner. Rev. Mr. Thrasher spent Saturday night in .Tonesville with Mr. Noah Buice, where he enjoyed his kind hospitality and spent Sunday night with Mr. Joe Barks of FJforJ fum. munity, where he received the same hospitality. Moxy. Presic Will Lead A soldier can fa< stomach will dri are starving for a to this country f< Velve Supply both ma greatest soil builc Not The Boll Weevil Con Seed Beans to the Fa to buy will be f urnis requirement, which i planting must agree harvest. One peck < be furnished per hon Remember, also I Ci 4; -D^n J-Lgll IslUg U1C JJU11 vv A. B. Carwile, C gladly give any info Beans, and they can of Commerce. ?BOLL Emslie Nichols Wm. M haib. I \> / itrows 23 inches lonjr I I\ t 6oy3 May Ci!hcrtwhoiTo B I V; y pictnrc 13 6hown here. P I X^v-- Kvcry one can have L jj nice Ion* l.tir by using B 3 t"*# P? e??n. rftimup I 1 LALILLLHiiU POMADE E 1 which is Hair Crown, pot a Itinky H hair remover. It feeds tho sc:.'f? mid I roots of h. cleans dandrii'f and stops J 8 faliinrr hair at once, ami utter usiujf sev- [< M era! times you t ;:i? sea the I esult.s Try ! 4 a box. Price ?wC L* on tcccipt J if stamps or coin. 9 AGciKTS WAA'EO EV?RVWHERC j) Kvlta tor Pi rtisnnci ? ttt^LNIO MEOlClrtC CO.,ATLANTA, OA. ^ - i iFiiT" FOR KtflL ESTATE, INSURANCE STOCKS AND BONDS ?SEE? E. F, KELLY & BRO. UNION, S. C. Organized jewelry workers at Cleveland, O., have secured an eighthour day. waco" tonic Never fails to prove its merits in such complains as Indigestion, Malaria, Rheumatism, Dyspepsia, That Tired Feeling, Neuralgia, Constipation, Heart Trouble, Eczema. Sick I T 1 _ 1 n * * ncuuacne, i,aiarrn ana rservousness. $1.00 per bottle at (Old Milhous Drug Store) NAT MORGAN AND SAM LAYTON Akron (O.) trade unionists have started a cooperative plan for a labor temple. MUSTANG For Sprains, Lameness, Sores, Cuts, Rheumatism Penetrates and Heals. Stops Pain At Once For Man and Beast || 25c. 50c. $1. At All Dealers. LINIMENT Plies Cured In 6 to 14 Days Your druggist will refund money 11 PAZO OINTMRNT fails to cure any case of Itching* Blind, Bleeding or Protruding I'ilei in 6tol4days. The first application gives Ease and Rest. 90# lent V Our Armie: ce shot and shell ve him to madnesi /vant of food. The :>r foods for man ai t and Soy I in and beast. Th Iprs rvn U V/AJl V LA A |/Xla e This O imittee has decided to irmers of Union Count hed the seed for plai s: That each one thus to return an equal am< )f Velvet and one peck se farm. , that the best meth 3vil is to plant these be bounty Farm Demons rmation desired aboi] be had by calling on hi WEEVIL COMMI' on J. W. Scott . Jones A. G. K _l Ipi fjffl ""PEHI i1 'ifTifii Chew H affe A. G. KENNEDY Attorney at Law Office Over Citizens National Bank Union, S. C. 1 ???? I- Wilson I s in Battle I , but an empty I s. The Belgians I world is calling 1 id beast. 1 Beans I ey arc also the I ffer I Hi furnish AT COST I ,y. Those not able 1 iting with but one I receiving beans for I >unt of seed of the , m of Soy Beans will w od yet devised for I ians. I trating Agent, will I it Velvet and Soy I m at the Chamber I TTEE? I C. A. Jeter I ennedy I 1 EMM KECTG?M JLstti 1N r every meal NOTICE. Colored teachers wishing to teach in the colored schools will please correspond with the undersigned. Oscar Free, Sec'y. Jonesville Colored School.. 14-4-pd