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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-13
NEGRO KILLED AT UNION POINT.

Jacksonville Constable Has an Ex-
citing Experience.
Jacksonville, Fla, Dec. 12.-Frank
Land. constable of this city. shot
and killed at the Union depot to-day
Ed Mobiles, a negro who resisted ar
rest. The constable stepped aboard the
train to st. Augustine, which was
waiting in the shed, to get his man,
but as he reached the platform the
negro rushed out on him, felled him
with his fist and leaping backwards,
drew a long revolver. The constable,
though half stunned, was equal to the
emergency, and sent a bullet crashing
through the negros brain. The negro
was wanted for larceny. The consta-
BILE was eXonerated
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-13
ENGAAND's GALE ANo SNOW.
Almost Complete breakdown of
Telephone and TELEGRAPH Lines.

Telephone and Telegraph Lines.
London, Dec. 13.-The postal author
tiles say that yesterdays gale and
snow storm caused the worst break
down of the telegraph and teleohone
lines which has occurred in twenty
years.
North of a line drawn through Bir-
mingham, the whole country, including
Ireland, is! almost cut off from COM
f11unication with London. Press dis
patches had to be sent by rail.
The heavy snowfall continued
throughout to-day and the gale was
still raging last night. There is no
doubt but that many shipping disas-
ters will be reported when the wires
are restored.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-13
AGAINST USING MACHINES.
English shoe Operatives Riot mt
Northampton.

London. Dec. 1S.-Riotous scenes oc-
Cured at Northampton yesterday when
hundreds Of shoe operatives demon
strated against the use Of the new shoe
lasting machines. The operatives threw
mud AID stones at the house OF one
Of the leading manufacturers. They ar
forwards held a meeting and decided
to strike II the factories persisted In
the use OF LABOR saving appliances
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-13
TWO DEATHS IN AUGUSTA.
Mrs. w. HI. Warner Found Dead in
Her Room Yesterday Morning.

Augusta, Ga, Dec. IL. Mr..
Frank J. Miller, a well-known
merchant of Augusta, died to-day aft
er several months illness from dropsy.
He was so years old and leaves a wife
and five children.
The community was shocked this
morning to learn that Mrs. William
II. Warren had been found dead in
her room. She was in her accustomed
health yesterday and succumbed to
some sudden attack during the night.
She was prominent in church work
and charity. and the wife of one OF
Augusta,s prominent citizens.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-13
TEXAS EXHIBIT AT ST. LOUIS.

Fifty Citizens Named as Commits
sioners by the Governor.
Austin, Tex. Dec. 1.-THE Govern
or has appointed fifty well known cit
liens of Texas as commissioners to the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition to be
held in st. Louis in 1908, for the pur-
pose Of forming an organization
through which a propes exhibit Of the
resources of Texas may be made at
the exposition. The commissioners are
to meet in Dallas, Jan. 7, to perfect an
organization and properly inaugurate
the movement
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-13
DELTA KAPPA EPSILON.
Convention I'm Washington and a
Call ON the President.

Washington, Dec. 12.-The Delta
Kappa Epsilon fraternity held it's an
nual convention here to-day. over 200
delegates were present from Chapters
throughout the country. A delegation
Of officers and representatives of the
fraternity, headed by Congressman
Foster of Vermont, Gen. M. c. Butler
Of South Carolina and George Wales Of
this city, called on President Roosevelt
and Secretary of the Navy Long, both
of whom are fellow members.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-13
Shop on a Transfer.

Ask salesperson for Transfer
card with your first purchase.
When through buying from the
various departments you may
pay with cash, or check, charg-
ed, or have the goods sent G.
O. D. This method is decid-
eddy convenient.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-13
FIERCE GALE IN CHANNEL.
Many ships In Distress-BeIgian
Boat Founders and Fourteen
Lives Lost.

Lives Lost.
London. Dec. PA fierce gale is
sweeping the English Channel. Many
vessels are seeking shelter. and the
lifeboats are busy rescuing small craft.
Dover is experiencing the full force of
the Storm and number of ships off
there are making signals of distress.
Belgian fishing boat has foundered
in the North Sea, resulting in the
drowning of fourteen persons.
Snow in the Midlands has stopped
hunting.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-13
29c' not SOC

One dress length to each
purchaser.
3S and 40-inch WOOL SUIT
INGS; we consider this the
best dress goods bargain Of
fered this season; a chance to
make a serviceable Xmas gift
at little cost; only for one
hour.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-13
S.. 95 not $40

Mems Overcoats. in heavy
and medium weight. long and
short coats. some with yoke
others without, strictly all
wool. blue and black kerseys,
Oxfords. and covert cloth, in
all new and fashionable
shades.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-13
'S4.98 not So and $40

Ladies' Tailored Suits, in
Serge and Venetian; Coat and
Elton effect: skirt percaline
lined and sold regularly at IS
and $40.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-13
S1.49 not SO

Boys apiece suits. strictly
all wool and durable material,
strong Innings, trousers have
double seat and knee, we'll
made and elegant patterns;
sizes 7 to 16 years.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-13
S3.75 not SIS

One to each purchaser.
SMOKING JACKETS, a
very desirable Xmas gift in
double faced all wool mate
rial, all new styles, colors
brown. blue, and drab, ele-
CANT combinations, sizes SO to
A.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-13
$1.59 not 50. so, 81. so
and $500

Your choice Of 100 children's
all wool flannel and cashmere
dresses. fancy waist. trimmed
with silk velvet lace and rib
bon, lined throughout; size 4
to ~ years.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-13

81. 65 not So. so

A finely meshed Lace Cur
tain. S1s yards long, and sells
for $3.50.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1901-07-19
District Conference.

The Spartanburg District Conference
Of the Methodist church meets at Pacolet
5. c., "Wednesday of this week aud will
continue in session until Monday the
22ud. Rev. w. II Miller preached tn"
opening sermon Wednesday night to a
good audience Thos. H. Gore, John
r.. Waldrop, DR.. w. B. Patton and DR..
J. NJ Laham are thr delegates from
Belmont circuit, while R:v. w. a. Mas
sabeau, S. NJ Rice, J. r., E U. and
Ira 5. Harris are ths delegates from the
First Methodist church aud Rev F u.
James, F. o. Willard and A y Wise a. {
the delegates from the Second Methodist
church. Bishop w w. Duncan is assis-
ting Rev. w. p. Meadors, the Presiding
Elder, in conducting the meeting.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1901-07-19
$IOO Reward 500

The readersof this paper will he plased
to learn that there is at least one dread
ed disease that science has been able to
cure in oil it's stages auu llIat Is atarih
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t.rnity. Catarrh being constitutional
disease, requires a constitutions: treat
ment. HALLS Cattarrh Cure ls s ,n"s,,
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disease and giving the patient streng n
hv hniding M the constitution and assist
ing nature in doing its work. The pro-
mrietors have so much faith in its cura,
tive powers, that they ofr.r one Hundred
Dollars for any case that it fails to cure.
Send for list of testimonials: Anarpss
F ]. CHENEY Y Co, Toledo, OHIO
Sold by druggist. 15c
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1901-07-19
KeIton Dots.

MIR. EDrroR:-I haven't seen any
news from the Ridge in your paper toi
some time so 1 will send you few dots.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. M Turner nave
returned to their home in Manning after
a pleasant y3siG to relatives here:
Miss Julia Mobley, of Rock Hi!l, IS
SPENDING some time with her sister MIS-
Creech. , ~
Mr.. B. w. Isom and brother, OF
Cherokee. visited friends here last week.
Miss Maude Kelley came home from
Charleston Saturday where she has oeen
attending school. We are glad TO nave
her with us again.
Misses Mary and Madge Wood nave
been on a visit to Rev. j. n. lsom al
Cherokee. II .;.d
I am glad to report that Mr.. Ed Nc
Pherson who has been very i'll with fever
is convalesciDg. -, ;oo
The ladies Of Kelton will give an Ice
cream supper at the Biptl1t church on on
"Wednesday evening, July oath. All are
invited to come with we'll filled purses.
THELMA.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1901-07-19
White Man Murdered.

On last Saturday an excursion was run
from Spartanburg to Charlotte, N. y.
A negro coach was in the train. After
leaving Gaffney on its return a negro,
Wallace Haynes. became boistrQus;
Dexter Kirby, a white man, ndeavoreo
to quiet him it being his duty TO Keep
order. The negro pulled a pistol ard
shot Kirby to death, after having shot
Mr. Steadman who was assisting kirpy.
The neg'o then went out on the platform
and jumped from the fast running Cta.u,
lie was thro yn under the wheels and
literally cut to pieces Haynes m ,ngled
body was later found near Thckety
where he made his fatal leap. John
Pratt, another negro, a friend of HAYNES,
was arrested and pistol and cartridges
we're found on his person. one chamber
of the pistol was empty. Mr.. Steadman .
| wound is in the arm and not serious.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1901-07-19
Won the Battle,

Mr.. James Whitehead called in to see
us Saturday. In answer to question
regarding crop prospects he said that he
has about pulled out of the grass after a
hard battle, having hired several hands
both white and colored. The hands
would hoe a few rows and quit. He
finally employed negro named Fayette
Gist who said he could hoe any kind of
grass. This negro and Gen'l G reen had
a battle royal for few days but Gist
came off cOnQuorer. He says if there
ever was negro with grit in his craw
Gist is the man. He advises any one
who has a grass contract that no one
else will tackle to send for GlSt. There
are many farms in need of just such men
men as Fayette GiSt.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1901-07-19
Local News Notes
Put Together For Ready Reference
Gathered Here and There by
Our Man About Town.

We insert local lines for the adver-
tising merchants at SC per line, one
insertion. 8ac per line for non-ad-
vertisers.
Can you find the buffalo in the Buffalo
Mil?
Bio reduction on many Summer
Goods to close at Boboss. 29-2t'
Mr.. J. l.. Mcwhhter, Nef Jonesville,
was in town on business Saturday.
1,72s Mason's Fruit Jars for sale
by M. w. Bobo. 29-2t.
Macbeth Young has got the latest
thing in town, it is McCrary's col"
storage. 1t is a beauty, step In and taxi
q look at it.
Rev. G. B. Burns, Of Santuc,
nreached at the First Methodist
Church in Union Sunday night.
Mr.. w. Minter Turner after spending
a week in Union has returned To hi'
home at Manning, 5. 9. His wife ac
companied him.
BoBo has just received l,OOo yards
21c Percale to 60 at &c per yard
Best Summer Calico for &c. 29-2t
Miss Katheline Briggs, who has been
on visit to relatives and friends in tn
city, has returned to her home in CAN
ney.
Drink Harris Litbia Water. You wi
fad It at Holmes u Mooie's Pharmacy
2J-1t.
Reports continue to come, in OF goo
wheat crop this year, while the Coin an
oat crops are nothing TO brag OH. Cotto
will probably show up half to two-third
Of u clop.% -..'
NIT. H. Gore informs us that tf
Weld of wheat in the Y Keys sectio
was fine, and that there is certain
not going to be a scarcity OF bres
around his section, cotton or no co
ton.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1901-07-19
Final Discharge.

Notice is hereby given that J. ID.
Hughes. executor of the estate of Mrs.
l.. G.. Hughes, deceased, has applied to
Jason M. Greer, Judge of Probate IN and
for the county of Union, for final dis
charge as such executor.
It is ordered, that the 9Th day OF
August, A. d., 1901, he fixed for heat
ing of petition and a final settlement of
of said estate.
JASON M. GREER,
Probate Judge. Union county. 8. G..
Published in UNION TIMES July 9Th,
J 1901. Z'-A.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1901-07-19
RQttHne Works Burned.

On Tues iay night about II o'clrck
the alarm of fire was sounded, anu tiie
fire whistle had its first opportunity To
oet, in its work which it did in manner
to wake up everything not dead. me
burning building proved to be the pit
ling works of Mr.. j. f Squire. IN
fire causht I'm 1.-The rear where the
machinery was, and the building being
entirely of wood burned rapidly and was
half burned before the flremen turned
water on it, but when they did get the
stream on it was only matter of some
twenty minutes in which the lire was
practically knocked out. The sparks
fall thick on the buildings across tn"
street but did no damage AS there had
been heavy rain an hour or more before
The firemen, however, threw water over
them upon arrival to protect them
befo,e turning the stream on the build
ing. Mr.. Squire reports that the
machinery and bottling apparatus Is
total loss. A flee had been in the stove
during the day for the purpose OF wash
inc bottles. The young man in charge
had left at 6 O'Clock. Mr.. Squire him
self went in at 7 O'Clock to prepare tn'
extracts a,.d remained an hour. lie di'
not notice that there was any hre In TN
stove while he was in. Says he does no
think any explosion of gasses could hav
caused the fire, AMI as the night watcn
man thinks the fire began in the top o
, the building, it may have occnrre
from a defective flue. The loss 's oe
tween l,1(O and $1,000. lnsnranc
Q 300. Mr.. Squire has already ordered
= new outfit and will open mp again
early as possible. He has worked up
nice business.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1901-07-19

Letter From Uncle Joe.

EbrToR TIMEs.-Owin to the pro-
tracted sickness Or my wife have not
felt like writing humorous article for
THE TIMEsssis my excuse, for you not
hearing from ane. Her physician recon-
mended mountain air for her and last
week took her to Hendersonville, n.
o. to spend the summer, and L nave
inst received letter from her saying
that she is rapidly improving and Dr:
Few. our family physician, says lie VII!
have her all right in a short time, and OF
conrse | feel good again and thlnk
can give YOU a weakly letter OCCASIONALLY.
Now. whilst upon this subject. we
wish TO return our SINCERE thanks TO the
ladies' of this town for their Uniform
kindness to us during the long and
tedious illness of my@wife. She came
among strangers butt; sheifonnd friends.
She has never needed attention but they
we're ready and willing to bestow it, and
at all times treated her as sister rather
than a stranger and God will bless them
for it. In fact, the men too, have treated
no 40 clcyrlly it is pleasure to live
among such people, and therefore our
stav there is indefinite. and you may be
inflicted with our citizenship for long
time. r..
NV better half would not take LIZ
with her to the mountains but left her
to cheer up her pa and help run the
palatial hotel we are now in charge OF at
this place. We are certainly glad that
this gal is here to help us, fortaklng into
consideration the hugeness OF the hote,
and the large patronage we have, IL would
be stupendous job for your Uncle Joe
But Liz is young and equal to the oc'
casion, and everyone is pleased with rare
and attention and we think sometimes
some of them seem to be pleased VIII
Liz. Well, she is p rfectv able to take
care of hers.le and know her capabil
tiles am perfectly willing to endorse
her selection when she wishes tostar
business for herself.
Streets 10 uslal. bad.
Lights nodie'
Town pump out of fix.
Gardens burned up.
Hot and dry on my.
Sons of Rest in the shade.
Yours truly,
JOE ROBY.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1901-07-19
Can YOu Play Checkers?

Union boasts OF the champion checker
player OF The up-c"untry. He says he
is ready to meet all corners and if any
citizen of our neighhoring towns has a
hankering after the CHI p'onship h. n
come anu meet hin, and If he downs tn,
Union champion said champion will pay
all his expenses while here. Let us have
Il champion game Isn't there some one
who will lock horns with him?
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1901-07-19
WET WEATHER SHOES AT DRY wEA

World Bte Shoes
in all the OF
Don't
00 ~ ~ ~ ~
This little old
tha musg 0eores aking time
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1901-07-19
M MZ ROPo-

BoBo has the bargains in Furniture
and Cook Stoves. 29-2t.
Go to Bobo's for Fruit Jars. 29-2t
Mr.. ]. D. Epps has returned from
Waynesville, n. c., where he went as |
escort to Mrs. v. E. DePass. He says
that Waynesville is a delightful place,
the nights are very cool and the mountain
scenery is unexcelled anywhere.
To avoid the fever drink the famous
Glenn Springs water, at Holmes u
Moore's Pharmacy. 29-lt.
If you want something specially inter-
esting about crimson clover send for the
|, aflet lust issued by T. w. Wood u
Sons, Richmond, Va. 1t gives with
other interesting information, let
ters from successful growers Of crimson
clover, giving best method Df preparation
and seeding-best uses and value-abOut
sowing i'm corn or cotton at the last
working-great value rs soil improver,
also about its use for pasturake. green
feed or hay The leaflets and catalogues
issued by T. w. Wood 81 Sons are doing
splendid work in the practical inforn1a-
tion given as to the best crops to grow
and the best ways to grow them.
ATLANTA, GA, Nov. 10. 1901.
We have handled DR.. MOffet's TEETH
INA. (Teething Powders) ever since its
first introduction to the public and trade
AS proprietary medicine, a. our trade
in it has steadily increased from year 10
year until our orders now amount 10 TWO
or three hundred gross per year, whlch
is very strong evidence OF its merit and
the satisfaction it is givin to the mothers
of the country, for they say tnat
, nothing so effectually counteracts the
/ effects Of the summers hot sun or over
comes SO quickly the troubles incident 10
teething
, TIE LAMA g. BANKIN DRUG Co.,
Wholesale Druggist.
Mr.. Thos. III. Gore, our versatile
correspondent from Cross Keys, rar
q in to see us while in town Monday
He,says he has been so constantly OF
!. the 60 and is putting In such goot
, time working the insurance business
!, that he has not found time to do an.
+. writing lately. We miss his spic
letters. He says he is pushing tn
!, Equitable and is doing we'll. He In
forms us that Mr.. w. s. Gregory
insurance was paid in full by hiI
DC with a check from the company thre
40 days after proof of death was receive
op at the home office. Mr.. Gore say
d. that Mr.. Gregory carried one of tt
Oldest policies of the Equitable, ha'
h. ing taken out policy in May, 1876
or for $2, 500. He has carried it for
,ly wears. This shows that Mr.. Grego
ad had unbounded confidence in Il
,t. Equitable. MIR. Gore is agent I
Union.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1901-07-19
Another Lady Speaks Out.

In a foot note of letter to the editor
a lady reader says: "You are giving us
a good paper, the best Union has had in
a long time" We are glad to have the
ladies with us. They are power behind
the throne and we could not afford to
disapp INT them in their favorite paper.
We shall do our best to continue to
merit their approval and endorsement.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1901-07-19
1ONEY TO LOAN

On farm lands. Easy payments. No
commission charged. Borrower pays
actual cost of perfccting loan. Interest
seven per cent, up, according to securely
JOHN B. PALMER s. SON,
o. er,o Columbia, s. G.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1901-07-19
Local Schedule for Passenger Trains.
TRAINS FROM COLUMBIA.

TRAINS FROM COLUMBIA.
Arrive 9:15 a. m. Depart 9:15 a. m
l:4Opm. coop. m
TRAINS FROM sPARTANBURa.
Arrive IL :37 "A m. Depart IL :57 a. m
7:10p. m. 7:8O p. m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-28
The saenxerbund's Musicale.

The fifth musical entertainment Of the
season by the Washington Saengerbund
was given last evening. the hall Of the Or
ganization being crowded to Its capacity.
The program, arranged by Mr. Henry
Xander, musical director. was an especially
attractive one, and in all its features proved
thoroughly enjoyable. The chorus rendered
Voigt's "Mutterliebe'' and Kfrchis "Rooth-
barig list Mein Schaetzelein' in a satisfac-
tory manner. Mrs. Blanche Muir-Dal-
gleish sang THE Dying Rose and an old
Scotch ballad 1.-The Guild Plaid Shawl"
both numbers being received with apprecia-
tive applause. Anton kaspars violin solo
was a feature of the program. Miss Mabel
C. Latimer sang Danas Ave Maria" aid
Rartletts "A Dream" soprano solos: Hora-
ito Rench sang an aria from "Mignon,'
and James Nolan a barytone solo, sun
set" by Buck. A trio composed Of Miss
Iatimer, H. o. Cook and T. A Murray.
rendered a trio from Haydn's Creation"
and Curtos ''Salvum Fac Populum" Each
singer was enthusiastically encored. Presi-
dent Claudy delivered an impromptu ad-
dress on Verdi. the Italian composer whose
death occurred Saturday. He paid tribute
to the man and his work. and in his men,
DRY asked the audience to stand for mo-
ment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-28
SERMON BY THE CARDINAL.
Feast of Patron Saint Celebrated by
St. PauHs Church.

Cardinal Gibbons delivered a sermon on
the life and works of St. Paul, whose
feast was celebrated by solemn high mass,
yesterday morning at ST. Pauls Catholic
Church. corner 18th and streets north
west There was a very large congrega-
ton, including many church dignitaries,
and the altar was beautifully decorated.
The mass was celebrated by Rev. Father
j. F. Mackin, pastor of the church, as
sisted by Rev. Father ]. f. Krug, as dea-
con. and Rev. Father Samuel kavanagh,
as subdeacon. The cardinal. Rev. Father
V. F. Schmidt and Rev. Father II. NJ.
Chapuis occupied the sanctuary.
The cardinal said "St. Paul was an ear
nest worker, first in the persecution Of
the church, when he believed that the doc
trine preached by the Savior was wrong,
but after his conversion he was equally
Jealous in spreading the religion taught
by Jesus Christ
The music was of high order Marcos
mass being rendered. The "Veni Creator"
by Willard, was played by Mrs Mary
Byrne, organist of the church. The offer
tory was sung by Mrs. Miller, accompa-
MED by Mr.. Bryan on the violin. The
quartet, Mrs. Chase, soprano; Miss Nita
Albert alto: Mr. Wright. tenor and Mr..
Delavigne basso, rendered several selec-
tons The duet in the "Agnus Der was
sung by Miss Ryan and Mrs. Miller. Mr..
John Treanor led the choir.