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THE UNION TIMES PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY THE UNION TIMES COMPANY TIMES BUII.DING MAIN STREET BELL PHONE NO. 1 LEWIS M. RICE Editor Registered at the Postoffice in Union, S. C., as second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year . . * $1.50 Si* Months 75 Three Months 40 ADVERTISEMENTS One square, first insertion $1.00 Every subsequent insertion 50 Obituary notices, Churcb and l.odge notiers, and notices of public meetings, entertainments and Cards of Thanks will be charged for at the rate of ont cent a word, cash accompanying the order. Count the words and yru wilt know what the cost will be. MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for republication of nil news dispatches credited to it or not otherwise credited in this papet and alsc the s local news published herein. THURSDAY, MAY 9, 1918. One w'onders how the farmers ever trot in as much work this spring as they have done. In spite of the cold, rain and unusually bad season, the work has been done. It shows that people with determination can do wonders. The county chairman of the Third Liberty Loan campaign, Col. T. C. Duncan, has announced that Union County subscribed $1175,000 to the1 bonds, that sum being more than twice J the allotment of this county, and' thereby, the county not only gets a flag, but a flag with a star. Union County was asked for $175,000 and went over double that sum by $25,000. It was a splendid achievement, and reflects credit upon those in charge of the campaign and upon the citizenship of the county. Union County is so in the habit of doing her part that it would be surprising indeed if she fell down on any worthy movement. Now come out Saturdav afternoon and see the flag raised at the courthousse?the county flag with a star. Also the Union flag?for there is to be two flags raised here Saturday. One great, big day's drive for the ten thousand dollars for the second Red Cross hundred million dollar fund, could get the whole sum the county is asked for. It would be ft f great thing for the county to "go over the top" in one day! When Judge W. W. Johnson gets his committees organized and they get to work in earnest, this ten thousand dollar apportionment will be soon in hand. Union County has a reputation now, for doing things in great style. She must and will live up to the reputation. The fact is, this time it is going to be easier than the first drive, far easier. Our people, old and young, know more about the organi- j zation than they formerly knew; be-, sides, we hav^more urgent need than J formerly for the aid the lied Cross i renders, for our very own boys are j on the firing line, and, many of them are going to need iust t,h?> heln ?Vim1 this great organization can and will1 render. It has a personal relation I this time that was lacking before. Lets all fall in and get this ten thousand dollars subscribed in a day or two. The first day's drive, May 20, should see at its close, practically the whole sum raised. It is too late in the day to argue with people as to this great work. Anyone now ignorant of its place in the great war and its great appeal as an institution of mercy is too far gone to deserve the wasting of. words, lie is too sordid to he reached by any appeal and too hopeless for any use. Let all the live ones, men and women with vision, with hearts of mercy- let all these come together and put this ten thousand dollars upon the altar of useful, merciful service to humanity. WKI.L DONE! liUAVKLY DONE! IF 'TIS DONE! We most heartily endorse the motion now before Conirross. ami Dint I will doubtless pass with almost unanimous vote, ordering that the debt France owes the United States be wiped out, both principal and interest. That is, it is intended to give the whole debt with all interest thereon to France. Why not? What is money for if not to be used in a big way to show that it has not kilied the finer sensibilities in the heart? France, "Hied white," stricken, smitten, fouled by the hand of beastly invaders, i o yet lighting heroically, almost with super human resistance, has challanged the admiration of the world and put a rock wall in the face of the invaders. France has fought our battles, giving men, money, and all that is of valu-3 to save civilization from the dominion of imperialism, and it is a beautiful tiling to do?wipe out the debt in money that she owes us. This money France borrowed of us to fijrht the battles that are as much ours as theirs. If France had not foup-ht valiantly we would already be battling with the foe upon our own shores. If we had not loaned France money, France would ere this, have been crushed, probably. Since the world began there has been no more glorious struggle than that put up by the French. We say, wipe out the deb't?give France a clean receipt as an expression of good will and of a deep and abiding expression of our appreciation; let the world see how little we count dollars when it comes to manhood. Let all the world see that we are not the commercial, unscrupulous money grabbers that we have been pictured, but that while we roll up the millions we as yet are able to distinguish manhood and to place it above dollars. Yes, we have millions?wealth piled upon wealth?and we have the ability, energy and skill to make these millions grow. But here is an opportunity that comes by which we may show that big money is not necessarily a co-partner with greed and selfishness. I have often wondered what would become of us if as a nation we continued to grow richer and richer; I have wondered why God gave us so great wealth; I am beginning to understand now! When the greatest crisis of the world has come, when the whole earth is a blazing ball of fire, ...1 xi. - x; ' * wnen me time is ripe ana need great, we are given the opportunity to do one of the biggest, most generous things ever yet accomplished by money?make a gift more than princely?more fabulous than any Croesus dream the world ever had? to show how bountiful the spirit of generosity and of unselfishness can be! Let our Congress do this thing, and do if freely. It will be the first time that America, the now one great people, has spoken, and it will be in terms that will be heard down the ages. UNION MILL DOTS Union Mill, May 9.?D. Parker of Spartanburg spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Parker. Miss Mildred Lybrand of Clinton has returned from a visit to her mother, Mrs. N. A. Fowler. Mrs. M. L. Scott has returned from a visit to Greenwood. Mr. and Mrs. E. Ii. Humphries and' M iss Ruth Mabry spent Sunday in Spartanburg. mrs. .iunn nix and miss Cora O'Shields of Spartanburg visited their sister, Mrs. Bert May this week. Fred Amnions of Greenville and Frank Amnions of Kelton were the quests of their father, W. E. Amnions this week. Mr. Amnions had a reunion and served a sumptuous dinner. T. M. I'rather of Ottaray has moved with his family here. Our general manager, II. B. Jennings has returned from a business trip to New York. Supt. W. II. Gibson, J. W. Moore, C. F. McCall and son motored to Chester in their new car and were the guests of Mr. McCall's mother. The war garden near the depot is doing nicely and about 20 boys and girls have a part in it and are very much enthused over the project. The prizes offered by the company for the J best flower yard was awarded, and the lirst prize went to Mrs. C. J. Hill, Mix street and was $">.00. Mrs. N. A. Jolly on I.awson Avenue second prize, $3.00 and .Mrs. It. F. Hill on Lawson Avenue third prize, $2.00. The mill company has purchased uniforms for the hall boys and the Union mill spirit "we do things and smile" will be manifest when competing teams visit us this season. The Baptists will have a new piano in readiness for Sunday; the choir will meet at Miss Fdlen Williams' home for a rehearsal with the now instrument. Ward 4 feels proud of the distinguished honor, Miss Willie Hawkins brought us by winning over 208 select Speakers in the contest over the entire State. Valmar. Subscribe to the Daily Times and get it hot from the wire? Swat the fly; shoot the spy; kill the kaiser. | SANTUC NEWS Santuck, May 9.?Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Rolen visited the latter's brother at Camp Gordon the past week-end. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Moss and children of Frvin, Tenn., visited their parents last week. M isses Julia Thomas and Flossie Whitlock spent several days last week at Carlisle. I'rof. E. N. Littlejohn spent the w'eek-end in .Tonesville. Rowland Thomas of Carlisle visited relatives here during1 the past week. Sloan Fender is visiting his sister, Mrs. R. C. Rolen. Mr. J. McJ. Fant is in Columbia for treatment. The Community Club held its regular meeting on Wednesday afternoon. The club decided to do Red Cross service durine the summer. Miss Mamie Oetzel of Union was present and Rave a very interesting talk on "What and How Much Shall T Eat?" W. T. Jones and Starks Austin visited relatives at Camp Sevier last week. Topaz. NOTES FROM CARLISE Carlisle, May 8.?Harold H. Jeter, who spent the week-end visiting his 'parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Jeter tit | Carlisle left Sunday for Charleston ;for service with the Marine corps. | He is an honor graduate of the Citadel in 1917 and would have been eligible for a commission as 2nd lieutenlant in the Marine Corps (regular service) or as major in the Officers Reserve Corps but was barred by reason of having graduated below the minimum age at which he might be commissioned. After vain efforts to have the age limit waived in his case, he nrpont.orl Ji nocitinn ac nrnfoacnr nf military science in the Florence High school where he had been for the past year. Still below the age for commissioned service, he enlisted in the Marine Corps at Charleston, and expects to attain his commission through the ranks as he becomes of age. Mr. Jeter has many friends among those who have known him and all wish him success and a safe return from "over there." Sergeant Major A. M. Siler, 321 Infantry, recently graduated from tbe officers Training Camp, 81st Division, returned Saturday after spending a three weeks' vacation with his wif* in Carlisle. Mrs. Siler is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Jeter. IN MEMORY OF W. T. BETSILJ, (V (Furnished by request of his sons and """daughter.) > William T. Betsill after suffering ' for more than 12 months with cancer died at his residence yesterday evening at 8:30 o'clock at a ripe old age, had he lived till the 9th day of next October he would have been 76 years .old. Mr. Betsill was fully aware of his approaching end, and talked freely to his family and other friends of his faith in God, of his mercy and with fullest assurance that he had received full pardon for any and all of his past wrong-doing, and that he was ready to go, expressing as an only regret u u:~ r m._ - inr |>ai i iii^; 1IUIII MIS l < X11111 >. m r. DClr sill was a gallant Confederate soldier, being a mamber of Capt. James P. Macfie's Company, 2nd S. C. Cavalry. Capt. Macfie has often told me that there was no better soldier in their entire command than Billie Betsill. Mr. Betsill through suffering beyond human conception bore it all with Christian fortitude and resignation, often when suffering the most acute pain he would cry out, !'(iod have mercy upon me and help me." He was a prosperous farmer, a good neighbor and a Christian, a kind and indulgent parent and a loving husband, whose wife preceded him to the grave about .r> years ago. He leaves 4 sons and one daughter, to wit: R. R. Betsill, C. A. Betsill, B. B. Ret!sill, E. R. Betsill and Miss Minnie L. Betsill, and many other relatives and friends to mourn his*loss. W. J. Killian. JONKKV1LI.E NEWS NOTES Jonesville, Route i?. May 8.? Miss Annie Johnson spent last Sunday at the home of Mrs. J. W. Lipseoml>. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Papre spent Sunday at West Springs. Mr. and Mrs. I. T>. Patje and Miss Ora Pace went to Children's Day exercises at Foster's Chapel last Sunday nitrht. Miss Belle Gault spent last Tuesday with Miss Myrtle Johnson. Mrs. Delia Vautrhan snent last Toesday with her brother. Mr. Ike White. Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Fowler and Mrs. Ben Littlefield visited friends in this community last Thursday nigfht. Mr. llenrv Smith went to Kelton Sunday nirht. Miss Pearl Johnson from Limestone Collepre spent last week-end with relatives in this community. For-Get-Me-Not. The farmers of Nebraska have rejected the offer of college ffirls from the east to work during: the summer. I CLOSING OU Money Talks At My Stor Is Lo\ LET ME HELP^ Closing Out Prices in L; 25% off, only a few left. A fine line of Ladies Cre to go at $2.25. Waists woi We have the largest line in Wool and Silk, Silk Poplii at $4:98. Ladies Gingham house d Shoes! A special lot of Ladies L and black, worth $1.50 and and Monday for $1.25. The Famous Wall A lot just arrived. Owing t portation these Shoes arrive" to $2.50 on every pair you I Our Dependable Merchandise My Money's WortI |. I. F1 ' 11 Something of Men's Work Shirts, ful] values 89c and $1, fo Men's Khaki Pants at 01 Boys' Wash Suits at on] Men's B. V. D. Union S Boys' Knit Union Suits I Men's Blue Buckle Ove and better than most Women's high top Whii Women's White Unders Children's Gingham Dr< Women's Gauze Vests c Best Gingham made at Good Apron Gingham a 63x90 Pique Crinkle S] 72x90 Pique Crinkle S] 81x90 Pique Crinkle S 18x34 Bleached Turkis 118x42 Unbleached Turl 15x36 Unbleached Hor 58 inch Table Damask J. F. IMURE THE UNI ! SPRING SALE | e And The Language It Speaks w Prices fOU SAVE MONEY aaies spring (Joats and Coat Suits Prices ranging from $14. to $25. jpe de Cheine Waists worth $3.50 th $4.00 for $2.98. ; of Ladies Skirts we have ever had is in all colors, latest styles, to go Iresses. special for 98c. ! Shoes! ow Quarters in all styles in white $1.75 to go special for Saturday [-Over Shoes For Men o the congested condition of transd late and I will save you from $2. >uy. All the Latest Styles. Will Appeal To The Careful Buyers. Motto Is: i Or Money Back. ROM Interest to YOU! I cut and well made. >r only . . . 69c nly .... $1.50 ly .... $1.00 uits at onlv & 1 9.K ^ at only . . . 75c rails, as good as any others, at only . . $2.00 te Shoes at only . . $1.50 ikirts at only . . 50c 3sses at only . - . 50c it only . . .10c only per yard . . 25c it only per yard . . 15c 1 preads at only . . $1.50 I preads at only . . $1.75 I preads at only . . $1.98 | !h Towels at only . 15c dsh Towels at only . 15c ley Comb Towels only. 10c at only per yard . . 49c DRY DOODS CO. 3ERSELLLRS I