The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-12-25

favorite among the ladies. My
Greenland friend here bade Mr.. Bobo
adieu, and as time was fleeing, he
suggested that we visit an attractive
store opposite upon which was large
sign
INJURIES.
"This," explained to my jolly
companion, "is one Of the oldest es-
tablished firms in our city, yet 1t is
infused with young blood and is al
ways on hand with modern mercantile
principles.
Mr.. VIM. S. Mcclure, the "power"
in the concern, is a gentleman of fine
business qualifications, and is popu-
lar as any merchant can be, for his
record is one of honesty and right
sidedness.
Mr.. Mcclure advised us that he is
selling out his entire stock of cloth
ing at cost. having decided to go out
Of the clothing line. Therefore for
the next 80 days he is "cost seller"
and "first come, first served''-and
pleased. Mr.. Mcclure has splendid
corps of assistants ( Messrs. r. New
ton Sprouse, Ga veEy popular sales
man Of years experience,) Robert
Young, well-known gentleman for
merly of the Sardis- section, Ray
Humphries, and Frank Harvey are
always ION deck" to serve the pub
lie, graceful and diligently. The
Misses Fannie Anderson and Carrie
Mcbride, Salesladies, and Miss Car
rie Belle Foster, Cashier, and the
Millinery Department., presided over
by Miss Fannie Clarke, assisted by
| Misses Julia Alverson and Forest
Bailey, are proofs of Mr.. McLure's
business sagacity in selection Of help.
Mr.. Frederick Mcclure, brother of
the Manager, is Book-keeper Of this
important business concern. He is
competent and popular and that is
"nuG ced."
W. 7. BEATTY { co.
next allured the inquisitiye couple,
and We dropped in casually to see
what was "going on" Much to our
dsmay we could hardly effect an en-
trance thro' the crowd which filled
the door. Here, surely, is 'Multum
in Parvo, said Santa Claus, as he
struggled into the store. Beaty's is
renowned throughout Union county
as the Gem Store, and better select
ed stock could not be found. And it
is well kept, too. Frank Austell,
Manager, has reputation for good
taste and is assisted by Miss Minnie
Suber, charming young lady, who
understands the Dry Goods business
from A to lizard, and is exceedingly
popular. The Beatty Co.'s windows
and shelves are always models of
taste and neatness.
Mr.. w. T. Beatty, the senior mem
ber of the firm, is always on hand,
and his partner, Mr.. Austeil, is
ready second. Miss Suber and Miss
Maud Goforth have control of the
Dress Goods and Notions Department
and Capt. Charles r. Smith, one of
Unions most patriotic sons, will die
by the guns rather than see Gus
toner go away dissatisfied. Mr..
Boyd Petty is also with this thriving
establishment, and as Mr.. Beatty
says, "The Whales may make great
slash in the mill-pond, but the min
nows will nibble around and get what's
rightfully coming to them" This
store deals in Clothing, Dry Goods,
Notions, Shoes, Hats and Haber-
dashery, and their trade is good
and constantly increasing. They be-
lieve in printers ink!
"Well," remarked my friend Mr..
Claus, after bowing profusely to
"the charming young ladies'" as he
expressed it, "let us visit yonder
Oriental establishment, bearing the
name Of
JACOB COHEN.
Good morning, Mr.. Cohen" said
L, introducing my rotund friend, 1--WE
are just looking round, and have
heard of your fine line Of Gents Fur
nishings, Shoes and clothing"
Mr.. Cohen, lovingly called by his
friends Daddy Jake" (for he is a
happy father) took delight in show
ing US around his magnificent estab-
lishment, Notwithstanding the throng
Of customers who were clamoring for
| attention.
"a few years ago." l explained to
Mr.. Santa, "Mr. Cohen landed here
a stranger in a strange land and
now / am happy to say that he is "a
friend among friends.'"
Dan w. Mullinax, (and who doesn't
know Danny is Mr.. Cohen's right
hand man. Mr.. NJ. Emanuel (late
Of Baltimore) and Frank Sanders are
efficient and well-liked salesmen.
Mr.. Cohen came here some years ago
with small stock of goods, and has
by hard work and strict integrity in
creased his business wonderfully,
winning the respect and esteem Of
the entire community. "Jake" has
cast his lot with US, and he is here to
stay.
"Jake's all right" said Santa
Claus, land am happy to have met
him He ia a pood citizen and fropo