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New Our buyer ] arations for this s buyer made many our NEW CASH ! prices climbing hij We have de where "LARGE Sr NEW ARRI WW NOTICE: for 30 days. Kind these terms, becaui | w ] DESERVES COMMENDATION. Union, S. C., Aug. 29, 1917. Editor The Union Times, Union, S. C, Dear Sir: If you will only allow me a few lines' space in your dear old paper I would like to add just a few words to an article that you published a few weeks ago in regards to the great work that the waterworks commission has done in the past year. It is without a doubt that every woru you naa in your article was truen but I only want to mention the fact that the commissioners were only the helpers to Mr. R. A. Easterling, the plant superintendent, and Mr. Bernard Menu, the plant foreman. It is wonderful what those men have done with the great cost-saving methods that they have fitted the plant to be one of the best in the State. I personally know what they did and it is hard to believe that the improvement that has been done has been confined to the local force entirely, and not some big contractor that would have required a big amount of money; we the citizens should feel proud to have men like these in our town and we should do everything to help them in any possible way and not allow ourselves to make slight remarks about one little light being out some time or the water slightly j ' muddy. Think of the good things they ' "* / have done and give them a boost. . Yours very truly, Citizen. ATTENTION, FARMERS. We will be ready to gin your cotton on Saturday, Sept. 1. Union Oil Mill. 35-tf NOTICE. The regular monthly meeting of the executive hoard of the Union County Red Cross chapter will be held at the Chamber of Commerce rooms on Friday afternoon, August 31, at 5 o'clock. Mrs. J. W. Mixson, Secretary. ATTENTION, VETERANS. / You are hereby notified to meet at Union, in the courthouse, Monday, Sept. 3, for the purpose of electing a new pension board. I. S. Ivev, Commissioner. CONTRIBUTIONS TO RED CROSS. The Woman's club of Ottaray cotton mills have made a splendid contribution to the Red Cross chapter of pickles, preserves and jellies and also $1.00. The club at Ottaray looks after the sick and needy in the community and have taken up the Red Cross work as extra work during these troublous times. The ladies who contributed to the pantry were: Mrs. Brandon ,a can of kraut; Mrs. Robertson, can of peaches; Mrs. J. A. Lowe, sweet pickle; Mrs. PL C. Greer, can beans; Mrs. J. B. Kelly, soup mixture; Mrs. J. E. Meyers, can peaches; Mrs. A. B. Cothran, soup mixture; Mrs. Dan O'Shields, tomatoes; Mrs. Charner Sims, soup mixture; Mrs. A. D. Sims, jelly; Mrs. C. A. Greer, apple jelly; Mrs. J. II. Roberts, apple jelly; Mrs. W. H. I'uckett, apple jelly; Mrs. L. J. Hinson; pickled peaches; Mrs. Garner, apple jelly; Mrs. W. B. Corn, apple Jelly; Mrs. S. M. Bailey, peach preserves. The chairman of the ways and means committee of the A. R. C., Mrs. C. E. Storm, wishes to publicly thank these ladies for their generosity and assure them of the chapter's appreciation of it. unANliK I IN BUSINESS. Mr. D .Norman Jones has severed his connection with the Stone-Jones Hardware company and has accepted a position with Ottaray cotton mills. Mr. Stone has purchased the interest of Mr. Jones and will continue the business. Rev. W. M. Whiteside, who has for several years been in the employ of the Baptist State Mission Board as evangelist in the State at large, has accepted work in the city of Charleston, where he will do enlistment work under the direction of the board. J . r Fall tias just returned from New season's business has meant n ? fortunate purchases in New 1 SYSTEM you will find our s( ?her to make your selections cidedly one of the largest stc rOCKS" are carried, and "H< VALS THIS WEEK IN HA' Beginning Sept. 1st all our M lly see that your account witl se we cannot. [ L B U CONTROL OF EXPORTS TIGHTER. Shipments to Neutrals Forbidden Except Under License?Cotton Included in List. Washington, Aug:. 27.?President Wilson tightened the government control of exports tonight by issuing an order forbidding the shipment of any goods to European neutrals except under license, and by extending ! the list for which license is required in shipment to the allies and neu trals other than European countries to include cotton, all meats, sugar and most of America's other export com- 1 modities. In a statement accompanying his 1 proclamation the president said one of the first intentions of the govern- 1 ment will be to see that no American products are made "the occasion of benefit to the enemy, either directly or indirectly." Officials interpreted the order as forecasting: a vigorous use of the export control as a war measure and a policy of the strictest rationing: of countries contiguous to l Germany. Formally Prohibited. 1 Exports to Germany and her allies ' also are formally prohibited by the president's order and this is under- < stood to mean that the freight con- 1 trol is about to supercede 'the British system of giving letter of assurance 1 for American cargoes. 1 Coin, bullion, currency and evi-11 dences of indebtedness are placed un- 1 der export license restrictions to European neutrals whenever regulations governing their export have been promulgated by the secretary of the treasury. The president's order contains the first formal announcement of the transfer of administration of the export control from the department of 1 commerce to the export administrative board. When the administrative board ( made the fact public a few days ago, 1 it was explained that the action was taken to facilitate the issuance of li- 1 censes. Statement From President. Accompanying the proclamation was a statement from the president { explaining its purpose. It said: "The purpose and effort of this 1 proclamation is not export prohibition 1 but merely export control. It is not ! the intention to* interfere unnec- 1 essarily with our foreign trade; but ' our own domestic needs must be ade- 1 quately safeguarded and there is the 1 added duty of meeting the necessities 1 of all the nations at war with the im- ( periai uerman government. ! "After these needs are met, it is our wish and intention to minister to ' the needs of the neutral nations as J far as our resources permit. This task 1 will he discharged without other than the "very proper qualifications that the 1 liberation of our surplus products < shall not be made the occasion of ben- 1 efit to the enemy, either directly or 1 indirectly. 1 "The two lists have been prepared ' in the interests of facility and expediency. The first list, applicable to ' the enemy and its allies and to the * neutral countries of Europe brings un- ^ I der control practically all articles of 1 | commerce, while the second list appli- ' cable to all the other countries of the ' world, makes only a few additions to j the list of commodities controlled by the proclamation of July 9, 1917. "It is obvious that a closer supervision and control of exports is neces- ( sary with respect to those European ' neutrals within the sphere of hos- ( tilities than is required for those coun- 1 tries further removed. ' Minimizes Interruption. ' "The establishments of those dis- ' tinctions will simplify the administrative processes and enable us to con- ' tinue our policy of minimizing the in- f. terruption of trade." The proclamation makes it clear for f it. ? A. xi? * . ? * me nrsi time tnat tne united States is prepared to go almost any limit" to ' prevent goods from going to Germany. 1 Some administration officials even f favor stopping food shipments to neu- * trals where the food is used to feed J workmen engaged in manufacturing war materials for German use. Assumption by the United States of the burden of maintaining the blockade ( in so far as it applies to shipment of 1 Gooc York and already New Goo( lost unusual care, study an< fork. You will be agreeably irvices even better than her< early, and buy for CASH. >cks of Dependable Dry Goc ON EST MERCHANDISE" TS, DRESSES, KIMONAS, Merchandise will be sold on a ti us is paid by the 10th of tl CANTEEN AND REST STATIONS. Washington, Aug. 25.?Canteens and rest stations for the French and American troops will be established at once in France by the American Red Cross. The war council has been trying to find out just what the Red Cross could do most effectively to hearten the French army and to give to French soldiers a token of the fact that America is with her ally with all her power. The French army officers have told the Red Cross that canteens and rest stations would do more for the immediate welfare and contentment of the soldiers than anythine i else that could be done. Therefore, the problem is going to be met thoroughly and at once. The poilus come out of the trenches, to go home on lease, mud-stained, vermin-covered, reeking with infection. They are marched to the nearest railhead in that condition, where, perhaps, they find a little station with scanty accommodations for a doben passengers. The Red Cross is going to put shower-baths there, and laundries and mending and disinfecting rooms, which will remove the menace of dirt and disease which these men carry to their homes. Then there will be restrooms where they can read and write and play games, to make the transition to civilian life easier, and small: stores where they can buy tinned delicacies, tobacco and odds and ends. !** Similar canteens will be opened at the railroad junctions where the men must wait en route. At some of them now these men. still trench-stained. have to lie on station platforms all night. There will be dormitories at such places, and lunch-rooms at all of them where hot meals can be bought at a price just above cost. Nearly 50,000 soldiers are passing through 11 of these stations every day. They will have a convincing proof of American friendliness when they find American women?the Women's Bureau is now recruiting 50 of them for such service?ready to help them. Just behind the firing line the Red Cross will put field canteens. Extending the work already begun by the French Red Cross, we shall see that every corps of the French army, and ultimately our own, has one of these stations, which will supply hot and cold drinks to the men who are fighting. Many of them now have aothing to relieve their thirst except their day's ration which they carry in :ontaineTS which may be smashed at any minute. The canteen is placed in or near the second line, and refreshing drinks are carried right into the front trenches. Each station can keep about 125 gallons of hot drinks at the boiling point, and has several thermos .uiimiiiers noming six to 1Z gallons apiece. Four thousand portions?coffee, tea, cocoa, bouillon, lemonade, mint?are sometimes served from one canteen in a single day. Here, too. American workers will ae found. The 'convoyer' in charge of ;he canteen will be a Red Cross man, with French soldiers to help him. Many of the poilus will get their first glimpse of the America. nuniform in this way. Just the cun of coffee, or the cold drink, may make all the difference between sagging morale and ipirited fighting. To carry out these plans the war *ouncil has appropriated about $700.)00f which will serve to establish the anteens and maintain them for about three months. Much of the original equipment will be supplied by the French army. American goods, gives this nation an ulditional responsibility of which the British have sought to be relieved ever ?ince the United States entered the war. The duty of preventing goods thipped from neutrals other than European from reaching Germany will ontinue to be Great Britain's since he United States has declared no 'ormal blockade against Germany or ler allies. Mrs. Susan Tinsley spent several lays last week with her daughter, Mrs. Fred Whitney, at Blair. Is at 4 Is are arriving in every depa d hard work for our buyer, surprised when you see W ilb etofore, and that our prices \ Save all you can. You will h )ds in the Piedmont section, is sold at "HONEST PRICE SILKS AND HIGH SHOES CASH BASIS, but for convei he month, if further credit is BRO M THE SERI AL j at TT H SUPREME j the JlL B8 America's Best Known Fil Peerless Fearles I Pearl I Whi fM The Story Everyone i [J Waiting [ REMEMBER The death of a good woman. Mts. J. C. Shettlesworth died at her home near Hebron Baptist church Monday afternoon and was buried the following day at Hebron, the funeral being conducted by Rev. J. M. Trogdon, pastor. Mrs. Shettlesworth was, before her marriage, Miss Sue Edge of Mt. Tabor, her husband, J. C. Shettlesworth, preceded her *o the grave several years ago. She was a woman possessing lovely Christian character, and her long life was devoted to serving others. She had for many years been a member of Hebron Baptist church and was faithful to all demands for service. After the death of her husband, her nephew, Mr. J. C. Gregory, and family resided in her home and these young people were held as dear to her as though they had been her own children. - GOES TO SPARTANBURG. Mr. DeWitt Parker has resigned his position with the Palmetto Drug Co.. ' to accept a position with a drug concern of Spartanburg. Mr. Parker has 1 been with the Palmetto Drug Co. here for the past 10 years, and has a wide circle of friends in Union who regret that he has decided to leave. PURCHASED TERRELL'S STOCK. The bankrupt stock of W. B. Terrell Co. was bid in by L. J. Ilames and M. W. Brown for $12,000. This price did not include the fixtures, which brought several hundred dollars more. RETURNS TO THE CITY. Rev. J. F. Matheson, who has been visiting his mother, Mrs. Matheson, in Cheraw, will return to the city this ' week and resume services at the First Presbyterian church on Sunday morning and at Mt. Vernon in the after- 1 noon. MOVES TO SUMTER. Mr. and Mrs. George H. Rurbage are leaving the city the last of the week for Sumter, where they expect to make their home in the future. Mr. Burbage will travel this winter for the I Southern Cotton Oil company, with which he has been connected many j years. Mrs. Burbage is an active member of the M. C. Butler chapter. U. D. C., of the Red Cross auxiliary and of the Baptist church. Their ^leaving is a source of regret to many friends, both in church and social life. Mr. and Mrs. Burbage have rented their home on Maple street to Ijieut. T. D. Ravenel, U. S. A., of Sumter.? The State. 1 Mrs. Burbajfe is a sister of Mrs. Davis Jeffries of this city and frequently visits here. ? < Mrs. J. J. Colson has returned home s after a visit to her children at Gaff* I ney, Spartanburg and Greenville. I t Wilbi rtment. On account of abn< We began early to prepa urn's display of New Fall vill be most reasonable, ave all to gain and nothing and we believe it is to yoi !S." lience of some customers v desired. Please do not as THE IDISONL m Star ,n to See p#arl White (Pathe) First Chapter Will Be Pre YOU MUST SEE IT! SANTUCK Santuc, Aug. 29.?Miss Estelle Fei der returned to Walterboro this wee after having spent the past six weel with her sister, Mrs. R. C. Bolen. Misses Annie Ruth and Grace Fai visited relatives in Jonesville th week. Dr. Sara Ida Knight of Chicag spent the week-end with Mrs. J. ] Jeter. Com. Harrv .Tnnpo nf fn P ? ? --- ? "H"-' Saturday with his father, Mr. W. ' Jones. Miss Hattie Moss has returned horr after an extended visit to relativt and friends in North Carolina. Mr. James Jeter is spending h vacation with his parents, Mr. an Mrs. J. P. Jeter. Mr. Jeter was foi merly connected with the Ottaray mi office, but resigned last week and hs joined the quartermasters' corps. Mr. end Mrs. T. Dan Smith an son Lindsay of Union were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Gilmore Thuri day. Mr. and Mrs. Clanton Estes of Flo) ence are visiting their mother, Mrs. . C. Sartor. Mr. Estes is recoverin from a spell of typhoid fever. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Moss and chi dren of Asheville and Mr. Frank Mof of Kingsport, Tenn., hfave returned t their homes after spending their vacr tion with their parents, Mr. and Mr: R. E. Moss. Miss Ijois Gregory visited relative in Union last week. Mr. and Mrs. Luke Raley returne to their home last week. They wer accompanied by Mrs. William Gilmori Mrs. S. W. McKenzie and son c Eastover are visiting her parents, M and Mrs. J. W. Gregory. Mr. J. T. Kitchen of this commur ity is among the soldiers of the eng neer corps who left this week for Lon Island, before going to France. M Kitchen was a member of Co. B, Ar derson, but volunteered to go at one to France. Miss Lizzie Stevens returned thi week from a visit to Ridgeway. Topaz. POPULAR SONG THESE DAYS. The time I've spent on these her socks Seems as a thousand years to me. Dear lad, how do they look to the< thy hosiery, thy hosiery! Oh, maddening stitches, (plain an purl, IIow they have made me poor hea whirl. Men must fight, but I'm a girl And so I'm knitting socks for thee! This sor.g to be sung to the tun of "My Rosary." Mr. E. S. Bennett left Tuesday fo Rowland, N. C., where he will hav 'harge as superintendent of the cit ?chools. Mr. Bennett is one of ou finest young men, and he has forged t the front as an educator. / urn's ormal conditions prep- I re, and last week our | Merchandise. Under 1 We advise you with E to lose. I lr advantage to trade ? re will carry accounts 1 ik us to deviate from I :rs | . Hi MMH l 1 A | CATIlDn/IV I a. I uniiununi the Newest, Greatest Serial Story of the Year The Fatal Ring" I ROMANTIC SERIAL 1 Outdoes Anything Ever Presented in This Line sen,od SAT. SEPT. 1 INVESTMENT RUINED BY PROHIBITION i(Manufacturer' sRecord*) cg From Birmingham comes the sad .? story of a lost investment. Some yearr. /? ^ ago that city, in order to meet the jg requirements of the hour, built a large and modern jail, but through the per,Q versity of people who knew no better p than to favor the elimination of the liquor traffic the number of the open pants of the jail steadily decreased P until the building: is occupied and stands idle, a monument to the folly of lessening: the number of convicts >g in a community. The Birmingham Age-Herald in js telling: the story says: ^ "One of the most modern jails in r_ the South is without occupants. The jj Southside jail was yesterday abanis doned by the City Commission on account of a lack of patronage. Old (j booze is blamed for this dirge in crim' inal business, which makes it a losing: proposition for the city to operate this fine compulsory place of abode. r and all inmates have been transferred j to the Northside jail, where they will ' jn future make their homes. "The jail building: may be converted j into a negro high school or a hos>t. pital, or, according: to Commissioner ' Weatherly, into an auditorium, as it seems that this is about the best chance Birming:ham has had yet to nmvcri sometninpf that they already own into an auditorium. "The cost of keeping this jail open (j entailed an expense of approximately $1500 per month, and this expense will p be saved the city from now on. The ^ decrease in arrests has been so marked until Thursday, according to Clerk W. C. Cunningham of the Recorder's court ,the police docket was the lightj est in the history of his connection with the city, about 20 years. The prisoners at the Soutbside jail had de' creased from 109 to 25 within the past two years." Wherever it is desired to continue a s full jail with an abundant supply of convicts it is a great mistake to introduce prohibition, for prohibition is certain to lessen the demand for jail room, lessen the need of policemen, lessen the expense of city government, e and at the same time to increase the morality of a community and the pros-perity of its people. Any community that desires to increase its immorality, to keep a full jail, to see poverty increase and sufd fering and wretchedness increase should ho ooro/nl u ? v?v^ui iivivi tu permit prod hibition to enter. EXECUTIVE BOARD TO MEET. The executive board of the W. M. S. e will meet at Union Saturday, Sept. 1st, in the parlors of the First Baptist church, at 2 o'clock p. m. All o division presidents are requested to be present, as this is an important r meeting. 0 Mrs. H. O. Holcombe, Superintendent. aK