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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 One Year $1.50 Six Months .75 Three Months .40 ADVERTISEMENTS One square, first insertion $1.00 Every subsequent insertion .50 MEMBER OP ASSOCIATED PRESS The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for republication of all news dispatches credited to it or 'not otherwise credited in this paper and also the local news published herein. THURSDAY, NOV. 1. I?17. Conn- to the Union County Pair, ] Nov. 7. N Bring all the family, ^ and invite all the neighbors. (lo-to-Sunday-School Day will be observed throughout the State on ' Sunday, Nov. I. Every Sunday school : worker will make an extra effort to 1 secure a large attendance of his 1 school for that day. The present high price of cotton ( seed is a sore temptation to the farmer to sell more than he should sell, j Don't forget that vou will need l'or planting'next year, and, remem- ' < \ her, they will probably he $00 a ton, ] too. That is the judgment of a man , who is well posted upon the cotton | and cotton seed market, and we pass '. it on to the farmer without charge. i Now and then a fellow comes along | and says: "You ought not to collect money to buy tobacco for the soldiers in France; tobacco is injurious and its 1 use in an evil habit. Maybe so, per- , haps; but anyway we intend to col- ( lect for the smokers for our boys in 1 France as long as word comes that j they want some of our good old U. S. A. brands of the "filthy weed", and , we can find anybody willing to help I us by contributions. Drop in and leave ' a quarter for this fund, that is if J your "conscience" will let you. | Ours hurts us not a bit because we are : taking a part in the movement. If 1 you were a soldier in France, about ^ the next best thing, in our humble . judgment, to a letter from home j' would be a good strong plug of our ' favorite brand or a nice package of < good old sun-kissed, yellow, South ( Carolina smoking tobacco. Think < what you please of us for saying it;!1 better tell the truth, however it may i shock some people. A M AN W ITH A WRONC VIKW. , During the recent campaign to sell , Liberty Loan Bonds a certain man, l known to have a good, fat hank ac- j count, was asked to subscribe to a bond. "No, I don't want any bond, j , and I am not going to buy any bond." I ( That was his way of looking at it. j ' But, this was not all; the same man further remarked; "I have my money in the bank and it pays me inter- , est, and I never paid a cent's taxes i on it in my life." All this looks quite 1 innocent and quite wise, but it was neither innocent nor wise. If every- ( body had done as this benighted, selfish soul, it would not have been a month before the government would have had to levy perhaps a ten per j cent tax on every dollar on deposit in c the banks of the county. If we had ' not bought bonds from the governs ment upon which we will receive in- j terest the government would have had a to come to the necessity of taxing the t money and other values to raise the a v necessary funds to carry on this war. i ne man referred to in this article j ^ is the exception, not the rule, we are glad to say, but our contempt for his meanness of spirit is too profound for words to express it. TAKE IT YOUR BURDEN CHEEIlFULLY. Now, hear the great grumbling that is going to be sounding in the land! Postage cents; stamp tax, check tax, note tax, telegram tax, railway ticket tax?yes, it is just one delightr..i ii.: ~ ? .1 -m im wung in itT anomer. i no situation is a bit hair-raising, we are willing to admit. When the price of newspaper jumped from 2Ms cents a pound to 7c a pound some 18 months ago, we felt cold chills travel up and down the spine. Hut we pot used to it. It neither drove us to despair nor out of business, and since the experience of the newspaper buyers, everything else has traveled towards the sky. It is all in the frame, and it is worth the price. Hut for these soaring prices it is probable that even today there would be a cordon of German forts stretchirifr across the Sounthern border of Canada from ocean to ocean; and in a few years, perhaps in a few months there would have come thundering down upon us a horde of Prussians, skilled in war, mighty in resources and unbridled in ambition. You say: "That is an idle dream of a distorted mind." Maybe; but if so, it tits in with what many students and wise men have concluded. And, they say it came very near of accomplishment. Just how near one cannot realize until it is remembered that l'rance and England ujd Russia were almost beaten down vhen our country began to succor hem. Now Italy seems to be near to i similar situation. It is a clear case, vhether vou realize it or not. This present war is a death struggle heween autocracy and democracy. And ive should he willing, yea glad to ontribute every possible aid to our ountry. Uncle Sam is welcome to he shirt on this scribe's back, if the said shirt is needed by the said Uncle Sam. So let us face the situation. Let us meet the conditions with an unfaltering courage. If it pinches a bit, let it pinch. Grit you rteth and show your manhood. r > Editorial Clippings i J There may he some advantage in a nan having an eligilne and narriagetlile slaughter and then attain, there nay not I.e. \V<? chance to know of >ne particular case where supporting his slaughter "i nthe style to which he has been accustomed" was a real lordship for the head of the family snd we expect that there are some liter cases just like this. Once upo na time in a thriving 1 it :le village not a thousand ntiles from spartanhurg, just far enough away o have the "big town craze" there m i wnii hit immediate ancestors l i comely maiden of doubtful sumnets. The household of which she .vas the ornament was divided into two distinct classes?the producing mil the expending. The parents, the nale portion of whom is a contractor, had the responsibility of providing while the daughter searched, hunt?d and sought for ways to exhaust he funds. If the old man put a new roof on somebody's barn, daughter hud :o have a new roof on her auburn liair and a new floor in the next door neighbor's kitchen meant an eight or ten dollar pair of boots for daughter. A contract for a new house awarded to pater meant that Sis had to be clothed from head to foot in the latest creations. The lass was always too busy to pay any attention to household duties. and whde she made the finest Tudge that any of us ever saw, she ouldn't cook a decent meal to save ner life. Of course eventually a f.ochinvar ame by and carried her off?he did not. She married a brakernan and is low living on a third of what she hi isjieiKi wnue ner parents are eally sufering. It must he a great thing to have i girl of marriageable age.?Sparanburg Journal. "The Clerman offensive against taly," says deneral Smuts, the fanous South African soldier, now in ,ondon, "is a repetition of the history ?f previous autumns." It is to he loped that the parallel will not run rue all the way. Austria failed igainst Serbia and in the autumn of 915 (lermany went to Austria's help ind wiped Serbia off the map. Ausria was failing against Rumania; ind in the autumn of 191G (iermany vent to Austria's help and wiped Runania off the map. This year we iave seen Austria failing against SPECIAL NOTICE! On and after the 1st of November, 1917, the government requires a tax on theatre admis- , sions of 1 cent on each 10 cents or part thereof. The law pro- ! vides that the tax shall be paid by the patron to the cashier of said theatre at time of admittance. The government does not stipulate the prices we must * 41 f ...:n niciigc, inciciuie, we win muite the admission as reasonable as possible. Children, from the youngest age to 9 years 5c Children, from 9 years of age to 16 10c Adults 15c These prices include the tax and are subject to change at any time, but, any price we advertise in the future will include the tax. Anyone -entering on a pass will be required to pay the tax. lie patriotic; dont complain. Help to win the war. Edisonia Theatre Italy, and now in the autumn of 1917 Germany goes to Austria's help with the intention of wiping Italy off tha map. The reference to previous autu;un3 is not particularly encouraging for us. The parallel, as for as it has cone, is ominous. Rut this time, we have good reason to believe, Germany's task is more difficult. One important difference is the fact that Italy, being not so far distant as Serbia and Rumania, can more easily be reinforced from France and Britain with guns and men and from America with supplies. Nor are the potentialities of the Italian situation all favorable to Germany. There is in this case a chance that the Teuton blow may be a ho< merang. A Teuton army which forced its way down into the Italian plain might be taken in flank by' an Anglo-French army poured into Italy from eastern France, This latter, however, musti be regarded as a renio^e possibility. If there is one thinylV that' should b?Jj clear to all the world it is that thejGerman General Staff knows its busi- ( ness. The greatest danger in the f Italian situation is that the military successes of the Teuton armies may break the spirit of the Italian people 1' who are already much distressed he- 1 cause of lack of essential supplies and ' who have been worked upon with es- <1 pceinl diligence by the Teuton agents. Indeed the real purpose of the Teuton 1 offensive is, in all likelihood, to brine j about riots and perhaps revolution ii j Italy. The most interesting news! from Furope now is news indicating!, how the Italian people are standing ; , the new strain imposed upon them, i, So far the signs are good. Washing- ( ton hears that the new external peril f is unifying the Italian factions and < hardening the Italian will to endure. ( But it is too soon to be sure of thi< | yet.- The News and Courier. i ' 1 ( Monarch Locals. i i Th Hallow'een party at the clnb ^ house last night was an enjoyable occasion for the young folks. The first on the program was a ghost pro- ' cession. Then there was fortune tell-|ing by the head witch; next was gues ing the identity of each ghost. Ko! " lowing the unmasking various gann * were then enjoyed, seeing the future |< husband or wife in the magic mirror ' and ghost stories. The enjoyable | occasion was closer! with some excel eellent readings by Misses Pinson and Ashe. About one hundred and fifty young people were present. The club house was tastefully decorated with lovely autumn leaves for teh occasion. Mr. Milam Jett raised 4(? bushels of sweet potatoes on one-quarter . f " an acre of ground. It is estimated that Monarch has raised 1,500 bushels of the sweet tubers. We won't " starve as long as they last. ' Mr. Claud Howell leaves to today for Newport, R. 1., his furlough hav*ig expired. Mr. Dewey Harris is attending the Fair at Spartanburg today. Private Will Allen of Camp Sevier ,also G. K. Knox of the same camp, are at home on five-day fur- " loughs. 1 Miss Carrie Sparks together with Mr. EV1 Haas and family motored to Spartanburg today for the fair. Don't forget >t's Go-to-Sunday > School Day Sunday. Let's everybody, Pa, Ma, and the baby and all the rest jro to Sunday School one Sunday just to see hom it feels. ? Mr. J. A. Crosby is at the Spar- _ tanburpr fair today. S Mr. Mullen Greene's jitney today does not look like a jitney and he missed a jitney (nickle) because it $25,C Mer< Prices M Quality, Va: be Men's Suits froi they ca Here are Sc 10 yards Outing, worth 17>c, 10 yards to a customer, for t 17 yards White Cloth, worth 10c, ^ 17 yards to a customer . < 12 yards Ginghams, worth 12V&C, 12 yards to a customer, for 11 yards Waukesha Plaids, worth ! 11 yards to a customer, for 12 yards Bleaching (short length, Yd wide), 12 yards to a custome F IVlain Strc i /v < ioesn't. (Moral; Don't sail under I al.<e colors.) S. D. Bouknip;ht of Lexington, S. ins accepted a position with The 'imes in the composing room; he is a rother of J. G. Boukniuht, who conlucts the Union Lumber Co. here. Prepare Now To Meet Enemy Great preparation is heiny made ? iow to meet the common enemies of nankind, by the Peoples Druj* Store if this city. To meet the army of " 'ouphs and Colds they are putting orward the famous "K-VV Brand 'ouprh Syrup" and "K-W Brand Irippe Capsules (Lawson Formula) ioth carefully commonded of purest nirredients, have stood the test of xperiment, and are pruaranteed to iut to rout any couph or cold or noney refunded. Call at Peoples Dru.tr j ^tore, under Hotel Union, and tret a ample; or better still, buy a 2"> or 0 cent package of each and keep on land.?Adv. ? ?- i \ SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENTS \ 1 'AIR WEEK SPECIALS at the Wonder. 10 per cent off on all j wearing apparel. Men's, Women's and Children's. Nov. 7, 8, and 0. I 5TORE FOR RENT at ?12.r>0 per month. Apply to Simon Smith. tEMEMBER?The Dollar Day will be Nov. 7, at The Wonder. I )0 YOU WANT all kinds of Fruits and Vegetables? Do you want all kinds of Home-Made Candies? Come and see us. You will find what you want and will be treated conrteously. Phone No. 37, A. Ker- ] hulas, Candy Kitchen. 42-8t-4-d-w. j THE SWEDLEST Line of Ladies' Boots and Nobby Shoes can be . found at The Wonder. j VANTED?To be cut immediately, several hundred cords of wood on lands adjoining city limits. Will pay 90 cents per cord for cutting. P. D. Barron. 44-3t. ? [AVE 10 PER CENT and buy your * Coat Suit, Coat or fine Silk Dress, Shoes or Men's Clothing Fair Week p November 7, 8, 9, at The Wonder. 100 St ?of? chain arked to the riety and Styl< jaten in Union ii Five to Six Doll in be bought elsew me FMR Bargains ^1 00 >'art's Bleachinp, _ ?pl..UU worth 10c, 15 yn (jjl 00 ' Blankets, 4 to a customer, <I*"| AO Undershirts, Men ?PX?U\/ 35c, 5 to a cust< 12V,c<P1 ()(| tP-L.vFVf Beautiful line of la ?1 no dale s,yks' r for tpA?vfU in U'nion. n re o jet Uni NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC?I have W bought Fram's Pressing Shop, and will continue to run an up-to-date pressing and repair shop in connection with my laundry agency. ? ('. C. Haines, Nicholson Bank Bldg. C< Phone 107. 12-12t-Tu, Th, Sat ifOU CAN HAVE your doctor's prescriptions tilled at the Palmetto Drug Co. PAKE Dr. Huiet's Grippe Capsules for the Grippe. MONEYTn l vv;n i~..~ ? " ' 1 1 v'" x''' 1 1 1 I mortgage, not exceeding one-half the value of the real estate offered ? as security, money at (> per cent and A 7 per cent. Borrower must furnish abstract of title, etc. J. C. Otts, ? Lawyer, <>01-602 Chapman Bldg., pi Spartanburg, S. C. tf. 'OR SALE?110 acres land 2 1-2 miles from Monarch Cotton Mills. Dwelling and lot pine timber. Citi zen's Real Estate and Loan Co. 2t. dERCHANTS' free theatre tickets no longer good at Edisonia. 2-6 'OR SALE?One 1917 twin-cylinder, ? .'{-speed, Excelsior Motorcycle; per- yv feet condition; big bargain. See Ernest Foster, Union, S. C. 41-4 OVERYTHINO in the drug line can he had at the Palmetto Drug Co. _ "OR SALE?Thirty pair mated pigeons. The Crescent Mammoth Homers; cost $2 a pair. Will sell the ? lot for $35. J. J. Wilburn, Mars F< Hill, N. C. 41-5-pd WILL OFFER FOR SALE on Salesday in November my land 3 miles from Union and 2l/t miles from ? Buffalo, situated on Buffalo Creek. F< Good dwelling houses on land. J. B. Miller. 41-3 'OR THE HEADACHE take Dr. Huiet's Headache Remedy. ^OR SALE?Drag Harrows. Peoples p. Supply Co. jOST?'Possum dog, black and tan legs, gray mouth and feather tail. Answers to name of "Rock", near ? Buffalo Saturday night. $3 reward will be paid for safe delivery of . dog. Write or phone J. D. Dog- ] gert, Buffalo. IF 'OR SALE?Buggy and Wagon Harness. Peoples Supply Co. * 'OR SALE?Red Rust Proof and Appier Oats. Peoples Supplr ~o. ock || t iise Bottom e not to be i. Lars Less than here. We OSIer: short lengths, 27-in (P"| AA n irds to a customer, tp tt; for $5.00 I 's and Boys', worth <P"| AA I >mer for H idies Suits, Coats, most up-to ices that cannot be duplicated 11VI J ion, S. C. I HBHMMIHHmMHHMHHnMMMHfll rANTED?A saw mill to cut 100,000 feet of lumber in Union county. Address J. T. Spears, 333 Green St., Augusta, Ga. 41-3 OAb COAL! Buy your winter supply now. Good Coal at reasonable price. Let me tiguie with vou. J. W. Gilbert. 37-tf OR SALE?Fifty acres of farm land within half mile of corporate limits of the city of Union. In good state of cultivation. Ten to twelve acres of fine bottom land. One acre in alfalfa. Balance ia cotton and corn. For further information see S. M. Rice, Union, S. C. Lb KINDS OF DRUGS can be had at the Palmetto Drug Co. OR SALE OR EXCHANGE?One Four-Ninety Chevrolet Touring Car. In good condition. Will pell or trade. Julian E. Hughes. 40-4 ONEY on real estate on long and easy terms. J. E. Minter, Financial Cor. Union County. OR SALE?Old Hickory Wagons. Peoples Supply Co. 42-2t. ANTED Someone to saw a quantity of pine lumber at Goshen Hill. State price for sawing and ah o for logging and sawing. L. G. Young, Ilox 320, Union, S. C. 41-4 OR SALE?Ferns of all kinds and all sizes, potted. Apply to Sara L. Humphries, Phone 332-J. 34-tf OR SALE?Sanitary Iron Folding Beds, with mattress to fit, only $20.00 .worth $30.00. Cooper Furniture Exchange, 27 Main St., Union, S. C. OR SALE?Small farms located in one-fourth mile of Monarch and Ottaray Cotton Mills, suitable for truck and dairy farming. John A. Fant Real Estate Co., or see J. Roy Fant, Ixrckhart, S. C., or D. F. Gilliam, Union, S. C. 42-4t. >K SALE?A few Children's Desks at $5.00 each. Cooper Furniture Exchange. Also solid walnut re>uilt Extension Dining Table, $1.00 the foot, 8 ft. and 1'2 ft. >R RENT?Cottage on N. Church street near J. E. Kirby's. Citizens Real Estate & I-oan Company. IT IS A COAT SUIT or a Coat or fine evening Silk Dress, see our representative and superior styles before buying elsewhere, we can save you big money. The Wonder. ?