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The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-06-12
A PARABLE.

There distress. He had his
in floods and flames certain neighbour
help in the time Of alcton hoard to
exclaim: "Shocking!' "Terrbe!" What a pity
other like expressions But clothing
he send forth to bless the his adersy
subscription list handed him. This
got to educate children The Bible
does not provide for his than infde"
satisfied his conscience and twisted Holy Scriptures
their real meaning and spirit
often change Time brings
life OF an individual 1t happened that the
less refused to aid his neighbour in the distress
him, he making journey distant
y Upon his journey he fell sick. This sickness very
grievous, and he
back to e The good the house his
dren him every attention every Kindness
better OF his sickness he
who had showed him kindness.
BEFORE he muttered himself 'Who
friend? he asked. "I Wistor Workman,
from the old Steep Bottom
befriended kindness
from the hand Of the that he had
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-06-12

"a Chicago school teacher has de-
clared Shakespeare to have been a
vulgar punster. No reputation is
safe when the Chicago professors
take the field. ."-Spartanburg Jour
nal.
This despicable spirit of vandalism
is not confined to Chicago. In every
community to the needs of another
community there must needs be
some senseless cattle-men and wo-
men in name-brutes in reality.
Nothing that is holy is safe in their
hands. The long life of useful SER
vice and worthy honour does not
awaken in their breasts the least
pleasurable emotion. They are ever
ready to pull down lofty reputation,
yet have little to lose themselves.
They do not hesitate to invade the
sacred precincts of the human heart
and cast in bitterness and corruption.
These envious souls are usually
marked by mental mediocrity and
abounding conceit. They often pose
In the armour of Saul but fail to i'm.
press any body with their greatness.
They may draw on the lion skin; but
when they attempt to do the roaring
act every one realizes the voice to be
that OF very harmless and silly ami
NAL. Attempting to pull down n
great mans reputation and fame is
such cheap work Any ignorant
bnmpkin is at liberty to engage in
the despicable undertaking, but must
take the consequences Of his own
acts. He must bear the contempt OF
the fair minded and true men among
his fellows.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-06-12

twisted into a hopeless mass, the track
in other places it is washed against the
rocks and all along the line the roadbed
is completely gone.
The dam at No. 3 broke next to the
mill and the torrent was turned directly
on the structure. Exactly the opposite
happened at Glendale which saved that
mill. The water was diverted to the
opposite bank.
At No. l, the old mill, there was no
loss of life but some barrow escapes and
many homes were swept away. The
mill was badly damaged. @
A THRILLING EXPERIENCE.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Coleman were caught in
the second story. The roof fell in and
they managed to climb ont ON it. Mrs.
Coleman had baby under each arm.
The raft tl'ated down stream and then
came back near enough for the people to
climb into the second story window Of
Mr.. Pettit's house. Here they awaited
for rescuers who were devising means
for relief. The water meanwhile was
rising rapidly and was half way up to
the window in the second story. The
house was tottering and it was evident
that If anything was to be done it must
be done quickly. 7. s. Upton and
others found well rope and Upton
Coleman climbed out of the river, the
mother still clinging to her two babies.
Stout hands and brave heats pulled at
the rope and the raft moved shoreward.
An angry wave dashed it to one side al
most upsetting it. There was an OPEN
ing in the honsetop and through this
one of the little infants fell as the raft
was about to capsiz5 and just as it was
going out Of sight to certain death, one
or the rescuers grabbed its clothes and
the family were all finally saved.
IN THE TREES.
Mr.. Strbling, one of the clerks at No.
=, and D others occupied tree for 8
hours, whsu they were finally rescued
There were others in trees at No. 3.
Mr.. Wilso hung on to the branches of
tree for IL hours. Mr.. Grier, an aged
man, lodged in pine tree and stayed
there from O'Clock in the morni ng un.
Till O'Clock in the afternoon. When
he was rescued he was completely ex-
hausted and is now in critical condi-
ton.
ON THE COTTON HOUSE.
James Elders, Bud Emory, Oliver
johnson and Lige Hall were caught on
the roof of the cotton warehouse. They
went down the river and a great con-
course Of people watched anxiously but
could not aid. They finally vent down
with the exception of Jas. Elders, who
grabbed the limb of a tree and Lige
Hall, who was found near Pacolet
Bruce Mcclure was aroused as the
water entered his room. He rushed out
and suddenly remembered $3.50 Of his
savings he had left bshind. He turned
and with great difil ;ulty re-entered his
home just as it was tottering. He diff
ed for some time and finally caught
rope handed by rescuers.
II tell you, Mister, will never for
get till my dyinI day the cries OF the
people as they aoated dOwl tha riyer,n
said an old woman wlo stood on the
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UNION, 8. c., JUNE 12, 1868.

The editor acknowledges an invita-
tion to be present at the closing ex-
ercises Of the College Of Charleston
to be held Tuesday evening, June l6.
This commencement marks the close
Of one hundred and seventeen years
that the college has been in existence.
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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-09-30
HAD A FINE FAIR
La Crosse inter State Exhibition was .sst Credit
able g the Society and City.

The special train took off the branch
over three hundred excursionists to the
La Crosse Interstate fair last Thurs
day, two-thirds of the number taking
passage from this city. Other specials
were run that day. making the crowd
at the fair variously estimated from To-
600 to 5000 people. The fair has
grown to big proportions. and in all re-
spects was creditable to the society and
the city. With the many attractions,
the elegant displays, weather made to
order, the fair was big money maker
for the association contrast notice
able especially to those who a few years
since settled their premiums and other
claims against the society at ten cents
on dollar.
Governor La Toilette and the Viro-
qua band were the attractions that at
tracted at the fair on Thursday. The
governor spoke before an immense audi
ence for two hours in the afternoon.
His address was well received and made
a deep impression on his listeners. 1t
was principally directed to the subject
of Wisconsin's unjust freight charges.
as compared with iowa and Illinois,
where they have state commissions TO
regulate prices. The governor quoted
from tables and sucedules to establish
the contention that Wisconsin farmers,
manufacturers and other transportation
users are compelled to pay 20 to so per
cent higher rates than are their neigh
bors west and south Of us
Our band had the distinction OF meet
ing the governor at the railroad station
and escorting him to the grounds On
every hand the boys received applause
for their fine fair playing and street
work. They declare that they received
the most consideration and best treat
ment from the fair management and
citizens of La Crosse that they have had
at any engagement Of in any city yet
viG,ta1
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-09-30
Msrr,sd At ths Old Home.

At the home of Mrs Moody, few
miles east Oh Viroqua. today at noon.
occurred the marriage " her daughter,
Miss Anna NJ McDermGtt, and MIR.
John o. Sax, both of LiviL gston, Moi
tana. Rev. William Haughton. old
friend Of the family and early instruc-
tor of the bride, performed the cere-
mony. There were only family and
relatives present. It was thoughtful
and appropriate that Miss McDermott
should Journey to the scenes and home
of her childhood for this important
event, and it reflects thoroughly her
character and life. love for the native
heath. surrounded by kindred. Miss
McDermott is q graduate from our
high school, was teacher in the schools,
went to Montana taught in country and
city and was later county superinten-
dent. In every respect she is a lady
fitted to grace the palatial home she
will assume in the western city OF Lie-
ingston Mr.. Sax is a business man of
that city. The couple leave this even
ing for two months sojourn in New
York, Boston and other points of inter
asf
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-09-30
For Mntual ADVANCEMENT.

We. the under gned, having given
good deal of thought to our agricultural
interests, are fully convinced that our
land should be used for stock raising
rather than for growing grain TO sell
and we also believe that thoroughly
well patronized creamery in our midst
would add much to our profits and also,
that We, with our neighboring farmers,
are competent to organize successful
cooperative creamery association.
We, therefore, invite all interested
parties to meet us on October 10th at 10
O'Clock at West Prairie town hall to
talk the matter over.
Signed Thos De Lacy, W. T. White,
d. F. Morton. Henry De Lacy, VIM.
Schide, John H Bean, E. B. Hyde, ia.
cob Aberg, L. c. Schoenberger A. T.
Bringe, Allen Halverson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-09-30
is still on the Mao.

Westby and the electric railroad com
pany are something like tickle lovers
they kiss and make up Last week
there was general balk anu suspension
of operations, soday all is reported
lovely. A conference of Westby busi-
ness men, railroad officials and the
board of trade of La Crosse held trian-
gular conference last Friday, and mat
ters were carefully gone over and com
promise effected, whereby our neigh
bors are assured that their village is on
the line of the new road 1t is agreed
by all concerned. we are advised, that
the main street right-of-way project
will be abandoned and route selected
that parallels the St Paul tracks
throug the village
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-09-30
WILL lake a Long Trin.

Fred Hanson returned from North
Dakota, on Saturday, where he spent
the threshing season, reporting short
crops in much of that country, caused
by drouth On one two hundred acre
Job of threshing only 500 bushels of
wheat were secured On MoLday night
Fred took his departure for a six months
soiourn in South America. with head
quarters in the Argentine Republic. He
goes as an expert for the Avery ThIesh-
ing Machine company, where they are
to introduce their machines. 1t will be
a long trip, full Of good experience. BY
the way Mr. Hanson has won reputa-
ton in his line Of work All will con-
gratulate him and wish a safe return.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-09-30
Found 10 Damage.

Our readers will remember that a few
months ago Fisher Brothers tobacco
brokers of GAINESVILLE. sued the telegraph
company for alleged damage by reason
of delay in delivering a telegram at
Westby They sued for their commits
sion of 1923, claiming the non-delivery
was detrimental TO them to that amount.
The case was tried at GAINESVILLE. and the
court ruled against Fishers The su-
prene court affirms decision Of the low :
ar tPihunaI
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-09-30
Reliable and Oaitk PAYERS.

To Mr.. T. E. Byam, Secretary Of the
Northwestern Accident and Benefit
Association. Oshkosh Wis
Dear Sir. r.-Please accept thanks for
full payment of my claim of 1886 for
nv accident / find the Northwestern
Accident & Benefit Association Of Osh-
kosh. Wisconsin. pays all just claims in
full and promptly. ! recommend all
my friends to take policy in this com
pany. 1t being first class one and pays
Won when sickness and accid Mt befall
you. You get the benefit while You live,
You will find their agent, J. w Marsh,
at Hotel Fortney
Respectfully,
N. 3 SMITH
Virooua Wis Sept. 2S
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-09-30
DIED.

CAROL, Youngest child OF Arthur and Angie
wlrner. was born Nov .. 1901. died Sept. q.
1893 She leaves father, mother, two broth
ers and one sister. Thus death has eItered
from the parents embrace. but We trust they
nav be enabled 70 prepare 20 meet the
little one on the other shore. They have the
synnrathy or naky friends and neizh0ors.
Funeral services Conducted BY Rev. r
Decker, we're held at the home near Newton.
y. -.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-09-30

Beginning October 1st all persons
holding cards numbered from ! 1000 up,
will please present them to the librarian
for reissue as we wish to re-register a.
card holders and issue new cards.
ANNA TURNER, Librarian.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-09-30
VIOLA FAIR EXTENDED.

On account of heavy rain Tuesday
night the Viola fair is extended one day.
and will be continued through Friday,
Programs and other arrangements have
been deferred one day.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-09-30
Sheep for Sale.

High grade Lincolnshires. 70 ewes. /
full blood buck. Will sell cheap fol
cash or on time.
Fl. J. REYNOLDS, Yiroqua, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-09-30
rn,ics q Llbrary card Holdsrs

viroqua, Wis Sept. 2s.
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Continued on page 4
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-02-06
WILMINGTON.

Little Harold Childs, son OF Frank
A. Childs, is very i'll at this writing
and his recovery is regarded as doubt
full.
Asa S. Boyd, who died here recently.
was member of the Knights of Honor
lodge at jacksonville, carrying an in
surance on his life for 81, 900. The loss
was promptly adjusted and the amount
paid over to the family of the deceased.
The ladies of the Methodist society
gave a very pleasant entertainment at
their vestry Wednesday evening, con-
Guiding with a sugar eat. On account
of the unfavorable weather, the atten
dance was not large but those who at
tended had very pleasant evening.
The citizens meeting to consider the
referendum, local option bill, held at
Memorial hall Sunday evening was we'll
attended, nearly 400 persons being
present Rev. Mr.. Woodman acted as
chairman The exercises were opened
with music by the Amphion quartet
and Rev. NJ r. Foshay made an earn
est invocation The speakers were :
Rev. II. K Riegel, G, H. Parmelee,
Rev. Mr.. Wells, Col. ]. II. Goulding,
William n Dickinson of North Da
kota, O. f. Butterfield and Rev. Mr..
Woodman The quartet, Mrs. kidder
accompanist. rendered several selec
tions in an excellent manner and the
exercises were closed by the singing of
" America -
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-02-06
WEST CHESTERFIELD.

Rev. Herbert Whitney will preach
here next Sunday at IL o'clock.
Gertrude Rice and Norman Colburn g
little son Willie who have been very
sick are improving. Schools close Fri
day.
The ladies' society met with Mrs.
Olin Farr Tuesday afternoon to make
arrangements for their festival the
coming week.
At the next grange meeting, Feb. Z,
Deputy Spaulding of Keene will be
present and M. NJ. Smith will furnish
entertainment with his graphophone.
The ladies' society will hold their ADD
annual festival Friday evening, Feb.
13 The comedy Counsel for the
Plaintiff, will be presented by Hins-
dale talent. followed by dance. Roast
turkey and chicken, with all the fix
ings, will be served from 6 to 8 and
from 10 to II.
Mr.. and Mrs. Winfield Farr returned
to their home in Greenfield Monday.
They had been called here by the
death of Mrs. Farr's uncle, Burton
Amidon Schools in this part of the
town closed Friday Mrs Henry
Chickering has been quite ill, but is
more comfortable. George o. Cobleigh
is presenting his patrons with a neat
calendar, sent out by the Pacific Guano
Fertilizer Co.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-02-06
WEST BRATTLEB0R0.

Mr.. Donelson moves from the Ames
house to Centreville.
Another scholar at the Academy this
week, Mabel Knight.
The ladies of the Baptist church held
a quilting party at Mrs. Evans re-
Gently.
Fletcher Lamb, summer visitor of
West Brattleboro, died last Sunday in
st. Louis.
Frank LeRay finished work for Oscar
Convey gathering cream, last Tuesday
The doctor says he must rest.
Mr.. Roberts the blacksmith, is so as
to be out after several days illness,
caused by getting piece OF steel into
his arm.
There was basket ball game at the
Academy Tuesday evening between the
juniors and seniors. Seniors won ID to q.
Clayton Cone acted as referee.
The children of Dist. primary
school have received a school library
of 40 volumes. They are enjoying the
books very much and feel very CRATE
full to those who helped them to obtain
them.
Last Sunday was Temperance Field
day at West Brattleboro, the two
churches uniting. Rev. Geo. W. Morrow
gave very helpful and interesting adj
dress both morning and evening ex-
planning the different points in the
new license law.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-02-06
WEST DUMMERsTON.

Rumors are circulating of efforts tc
move the town clerks and other offices
at the coming March meeting.
School taught by Miss Stark closes
this week. She is an excellent teach
err and gave entire satisfaction.
The town auditors will meet in the
vestry Tuesday at O'Clock "A. m. to
adjust the accounts of the town otii-
GERS. The board of civil authority
will meet at the same place at l p. M.
for the abatement of taxes.
Mrs. Maria johnson has returned
from Springfield, Mass. Chas. John
son has gone to South Dakota. Mrs
Chas. st. Lawrence is very sick. Mrs
Packard, who recently occupied the
parsonage, is now with Mrs. Forest
Combs, who is caring for her during
her sickness. Bert Baldwin is now
supplying our people with milk and de-
livering it.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-02-06
DUMMERsTON CENTER.

The girls social was held Wednesday
afternoon. Gentlemen attended IL the
evening.
Notice has been given that Rev. MIR.
Miles of Brattleboro will deliver a
course of lectures or talks next week
commencing Monday night, when an
illustrated lecture on the Passion Play
will be given. A cordial welcome is
given to all.
E. F. Reed and family, of Guilford
spent Sunday with Mrs. T. N. Reed: =,
Mrs. Hugh Adams is still an invalid
at her home in West Brattleboro, but
is expected to return to Miss Jones' as
soon as her health will permit. Mrs.
May is recovering. Miss Cora Boyle,
who has been suffering from felon, is
better. The friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Hall have returned from Springfield,
Mass, and will spend the rest of the
winter here. Miss King and Miss
Pierce of Putney spent Saturday and
Sunday at the parsonage. Quite a
shower Wednesday evening accompa-
MED by thunder and lightning. = Three
deer passed near Austin Laughton S
house Tuesday morning.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-02-06
SPOFFORD.

Schools close this week after a sue
cessful term of 10 weeks.
Seventy five new books have recent
ly been added to the town library.
The people have been filling their ice
houses, the ice being of fine quality
and 16 inches thick.
Mrs. Thomas johnson has returned
home after spending several weeks in
Ireland with her husbands relatives.
Many are sick, some quite seriously,
with the prevailing distemper.-M Mrs.
Herbert Swan of Brighton, Col, is
stopping with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Rodney Fletcher, her mother
being sick with pneumonia but now
gaining slowly Miss Annie Kilburn
who is at the hospital in Keene, has
the sympathy of many friends: this
being the second time she has been
there for treatment Mrs. Fred Ham,
ilton of Keene is stopping with her
aunt, Mrs. Maria Carpenter, who is
quite sick.-George Blake and family
of Westmoreland called on Mrs. Helen
Fletcher Sunday.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-02-06
Sudden Death of Mrs. Nelson Smith.

Mrs. Julia Potwine Smith died Tues
day evening, a young wife and moth
er, leaving an infant child. Mrs.
Smith was the eldest daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. F. L. Potwine Her mar
ried life had been but little more than
two years. Her future was full of
hope and promise as her life had been
pleasant and helpful to the commun
ity in which she had lived. To her
husband, Nelson Smith, the bereave-
ment is severe. He was but just start
ing in life, industrious and hopeful
He and her parents have the sympathy
of their neighbors and friends.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-02-06
Death of Mrs. Margaret F. Conway.

Mrs. Margaret Conway, who has
been i'll for nearly two years. died Fri
day afternoon at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Myers. Mrs. Conway
was born in Limerick county, Ireland.
Upon her marriage in 1852, she went to
Quebec shortly after moving from there
to Mortified, Mass, where she lived
until she came to Hinsdale in 1881
The funeral was held at st. Joseph IS
church Sunday, the interment being in
Mortified. Mrs. Conway leaves four
sons and four daughters: John j. Con-
way of Winchester, Michael u. Con
way of Putney, Vt, Thomas N. Con
way of Hillsboro Bridge, DR.. Frank P.
Conway of South Portsmouth, R. L.,
Mrs. W. E. McCray of West Farms,
Mass, Miss Kate J. Conway, Miss An
ME E. Conway and Mrs. M. c. Myers
of this town.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-02-06
PROTECT YOUR HEALTH

Peter Berry of Pearl Street, Augusta,
Maine, well-known citizen, whose recovery
was common talk, owes his life to "Blood
Wine" He saws it was AN ASTONISH-
ING RECOVERY and adds that it "was
surprise to my ply sician; very bad cold
settled on my lungs, causing most obstinate
cough that no medicine could relieve. During
several months suffered untold misery. My
lungs growing worse and worse. My physi-
clan was baffled and finally told me would
have to go TO warmer climate. saw Blood
Wine advertised and made up NV mind to
try it. After taking it few weeks during
which time | gained rapidly, was reported
out of danger. l continued to take it and
it entirely cured me. Those whom have
since advised to take it agree with me that
it is wonderful medicine"
Mr.. Berry experience has been duplicated
by thousands of people who frankly admit
that "Blood Wine saved their lives.
Miss Nettie Clark of 9 Hanson Street,
Boston, Mass, TOLD SHE MUST DIE
but she didn't. On the other hand, she got
well. She had hard time of it, though,
and "Blood Wine" pulled her through. Is
it any wonder that she made this statement Z
"About six years ago l was taken with
very severe cold which settled on nv lungs.
l bathed my feet in hot water, took hot
sweats, cuinine and the other ordinary rem
edies, but nothing would lift it from nv
lungs. 1t ran along for some time in spite
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-02-06
WEST HALIFAX,

The Ladies' Aid and Missionary So
ciety will hold social at the home of
Mrs. Chas. Thurber Friday evening,
Feb. 13. This is the annual meeting
for the election of officers and the at
tendance of all the members of the So
ciety is desired.
Miss Maude VIM has gone to Rowe,
Mass, to work. Mrs. r. j. Phillips
has gone to Colrain, Mass, to assist
in the care of Mr.. Phillips sister, Mrs.
Will Davenport. who is sick. Rev. j.
E. Berry preached very able and in
teresting temperance sermon Sunday