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The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1905-08-18

The educational issue of The
State last Thursday was rcplctc
with interest. Handsomely illus
trated with pictures of the several
colleges and institutions of learning
throughout the State it was a highly
gratifying revelation to the people
that South Carolina has so many
first class institutions devoted to
the higher education of the rising
generation. This cntcrprising paper
stands for and has done much to-
wards the promotion of this all inn
portant matter of education even to
the advocacy of compulsory cduca-
tiOn.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1905-08-18

Mr.. j. f. Caudlc, of Union,
made trip down to this place to-
day, Monday.
Magistrate B. G. Gregory went to
Pacolct and spent the between trains
Sunday.
Last week was week of rains,
and some hard ones too. 10
inches of rainfall in seven consccu-
tive days. The ground is thorough
ly saturated, and cotton, gardens
and some minor crops are "scald-
ing" badly. Bottom land corn has
about been ruined.
On account of 50 many hard
rains the river has been flush and
holding work on the dam at Neal
Shoals in check for about week :.
Saturday and Sunday it was high
enough to almost go over the COM
plctcd portion, and it was about to
be Il Niagra itself. Work in the
power house installing machinery
went right on nevertheless.
Three monster locomotives passed
here today in town, being trans
fered from the Atlanta division tc
the Augusta division. They are tc
make room for still moro monster
cngines on the Atlanta division
Marked on them was, Not dead
but sleeping
Having seen few things from
drinking, having seen some of the
effects of drinking, the abusing OF
women, and knowing some girls
have seen the same things, the same
effects, ] cannot sec how they car
step down to marry a drunkard OF
risk drinking men.
1t is surprising how far some
men in a refined community, who
would pose as a somebody, bcin.
on popular name, can run in al
obscene run, spend so much earn
ings on members of the other race
carry such full hand" and thcr
be rated as something above tn
average, being popular, &c. 1t i
|donc.
Men can be seen in public offices
in public positions, on petit ant
grand juries, who are violators o
the law in many severe instances
and with them would you expec
to see law and order upheld sin
cerely? And VIC need not be sur
prised at so much rascality i'm pub
lie offices, when men can, and som,
will, buy themselves in with money
or whiskey. Whiskey, mostly, il
the best thing in the world will
which to buy a man an office, if h,
only will.
HEY DENVER.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1905-08-18

If VIC arc to judge by the letter to
Mr.. Higgins and his speech ut
Edgcfcld, Senator Tillman is very
much confuse in his mind, almost
amounting to the pitiablc condition
of mental alteration. 1t is enough
to dcrangc him to be deserted by
his "wool hat, onc-gallus horny
handed sons of toll, and EFT tn
Brutc,' Larry CAN'T.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1905-08-18

as whole, and it docs necessarily
follow that in voting out the dis
pcnsary you must vote Il tax upon
yourself, then it is possible the
point is well taken.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1905-08-18
PROHIBITIONISTS WIN FIGHT.
The Election Tuesday on Question of
"DiSpensary' or "N0 DispenSary."

The Election Tuesday was very quietly conducted. A
great many not able to VOTE not having their regstra-
ton certificate did not know that they would be
qured to show their registration certificate and poll tax re-
ceip therefore from home without either others
could not find these papers and therefore could vote.
The election conducted strictly in accordance with the
requirements of the election awsThe following isthevoe
by precincts:
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1905-08-18

Mr.. Miles says the reason he
would not serve any longer on the
State oard of control, he saw that
it was no place for an honest
Christian gentleman to be, although
there were good honest men on the
board. Mr.. Miles is now county
supervisor of Spartanburg county.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1905-08-18

Mr.. Miles says that there were
men connected with State dispcn-
sary who stole liquor from the dis
pcnsary and ran blind tiger.
That some men in the dispcnsary
sold liquor by retail from the State
diSpcnsary.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1905-08-18

We have always believed that
prohibition lcsscncd the sale and
consumption of whisllcy, since the
restrictions incident to such Il law
made it more difficult and fewer
opportunities to obtain.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1905-08-18

Some voted against the dispcn-
sary in order to put whiskcy out of
their reach, some for selfish pur-
pose, some for the purpose Of pro-
noting prohibition.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1905-08-18
UNION, S. c., AUGUST Is, 1876.

Othcllo has lost his occupation
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-08-18
GREENWOOD, MISSISSIPPI FRIDAY MORNING, AUGUST
COTTON ASSOCIATION.
An Address From President Jordan
Made Public.

Atlanta, Ga, Aug. ia recent meet
ing Of the International Cotton Spinners,
held in London, England, on August list,
indicates very clearly, that the produc-
ers are to be bitterly fought by the
spinners during the next three months.
AT the meeting above referred to foreign
spinners were advised to buy no more
cotton for 90 days except in such cases
where the raw material was absolutely
needed. The effect will be to depress
the cotton market here by reducing the
demand for the raw material as far as
possible in order to break down the
present movement Of the farmers to do
mand fair prices for their staple. The
present plan Of the foreign spinner, it
now appears, is to crush the Southern
Cotton Association and its efforts at the
opening of the fall season and force the
farmers to sacrifice their cotton on "a
depressed market brought about by
combination and concert of action among
the spinners and "bear" spectators,
Every imaginable device known to hui
man ingenuity will be brought to bear
to depress prices during the next four
months.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-08-18
Notice TO Stockholders.

Public notice is hereby given that tho
regular annual meeting OF tho Stock
holders Of the Illinois Central Railroad
Company will be held at the Company's
office, in Chicago, Illinois, on Wednes-
day, October is, 1905, at twelve o'clock
noon.
To permit personal attendance at said
meeting there will be issued to each
holder Of one or more shares of the cap
ital stock of the Illinois Central Railroad
Company as registered on the books Of
the Company at the close Of business on
Tuesday September 20, 1905, Who ~ or
FULL AGE, ticket enabling him, or her,
to travel free over the Company's Lines
from the station on the Illinois Central
Railroad nearest to his or her registered
address to Chicago and return, such
ticket to be good for tho journey to
Chicago only during the four days i'm
mediately preceding, and the day of the
meeting, and for the return journey
from Chicago only on the day Of the
meeting, and four days immediately fol-
lowed, when properly countersignod and
stamped during business hours, on or
before Saturday, October, u, 1905 that
is to say, between 900 A. NJ. and 500 +.
MIN the Office of the Assistant secre-
Mr.. W. g. Bruen, In Chicago. Such
ticket may be obtained by any holder OF
stock registered as above, on applica-
tion, In writing, to the President Of tho
Company In Chicago, but each stockhold-
or must individually apply for bisor her
ticket. Each application must state the
full name and address Of the stockhold-
er exactly as given in his or her Certif-
cate Of Stock, together with the number
and date Of such certificate. No more
than one person will be carried free In
respect to any one holding Of stock as
registered on the books of the Company.
A. q. HACRsTAfF,
Chicago, July n, 1906. Secretary.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-08-18
WAS ONCE AN EDITOR.

Col, E. L. Russell, general counsel
of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Company and probably the most pop
ular man in Alabama, was feted by
his old townsmen at Verona, Miss,
recently This signal honor was Of
course highly appreciated by Col.
Russell, and he had many anecdotes
to relate, some referring to himself
years ago. One of these is reported
as follows by the Mobile Herald;
'Do you know why / am partial
to newspaper men?" asked Colonel
Russell.
"Well, suspect" said one Of the
craft, with wink to a friend.
u am not surprised that you
have sinis!ers uspicions, was the col.
onel's retort. "You fellows can't
arise above thoughts Of mercenary
motives
Well, explain your fondness.
"Becaus | am an ex-editor. own
ed and edited the Verona Palladium.
My younger brother, Jud, went on a
strike because / couldn't pay him
his wages. Another fellow set type
for me until owed him over a hun.
dred dollars and he left and opened
a store in Tupelo. | clerked for
him afterwards to pay the type-set-
ting bill ! owed him."
Colonel Russell said that John AL
len, afterwards the famous wit and
congressman, was the papers repre-
sentative at Tupelo. On one occas-
ion, young Allen, in a boastful mood,
said to a gentleman: "Sir, you per-
haps don't know who 1 am. | am
the Tupelo agent Of the Palladium
sir"
That was 40 years ago.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-08-18
ITTA BfNA ITEMS.
Personal and Social Mention by
Our Fair Correspondent.

Mr.. John Obergiell was down from
Lake Henry Wednesday.
W. M. Bennett, one Of Bear Creeks
good citizens, was here Wednesday.
Mr.. Sam Kimbrough spent Tuesday in
Carrollton.
Jasper Dennis, Of Bear Greek, was in
town Saturday.
Mr.. r. N. Love was up from Berclair
Sunday.
Mr.. Chas. Cooper, OF Greenwood had
"some kind" Of business here Sunday.
Presiding Elder Dorsy, Of winona,
was in town Monday.
Mr.. John Erskine, Of Runnemede was
here Saturday.
Mr.. J. T. Jones was up from Mossey
Island Monday.
George Pickett was over from Runne-
mede Tuesday.
Contractor Mitchell will soon have
the Greer block Of stores ready for oc-
cupancy.
Miss Lizzie B. Reese, Of Isola, spent
Saturday here, the guest Of her uncle's
family, r. G. Reese.
Mrs. H. II. Redditt and little daugh-
ter are visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. II. Wise of Walden this week.
Mr.. J. J. Long left Saturday for
st. Louis and Chicago to buy goods
for their new store. We predict
for the firm Of Long and Halsell large
trade this fall, both being fine business
men and are both honest and fair deal
ing men.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-08-18
FIRST OPEN
COTTON BOLLS.
Reported From r. W. Balrd's RI. Lorins
Plantation.

Tho first open cotton bolls of the sea-
son were reported by Manager Hairston
OF Mr.. n. W. Baird's 1T. Loring planta-
tion on Friday Friday, August lith,
Manager Hairston says there were
numerous bolls open at different places
on the plantation, and that the crop
while short is doing fairly well.
1t is said that when cotton begins to
open that it makes very little II any af-
ter that date.
We understand that cotton is begin
ming to open all over the county, not
withstanding the crop Is from two
weeks to month later than usual.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-08-18
An Enjoyable Dance.

One Of the incest dances Of the season
was given Tuesday evening at the Cot
ton Exchange by the young men Of the
city. 1t was given in honor Of the Wis.,
iting young ladies and men, and 1t
proved to be the most enjoyable dances
ever given at the Cotton Exchange.
The chaperones were Mr.. and Mrs. S.
q. McConnico, Mr.. and Mrs, r.. l.. Sims,
Mr.. and Mrs. W. L. Anthony and Mr..
and Mrs. J. NJ. Hoar, all Of whom proved
themselves to be ideal chaperones.
The music was furnished by Bushs
Orchestra, Of Clarksdale, and was quite
drawing card of the dance.
The guests we're Misses Sadie and
Clara Bell Webb, Corinne and Lucille
Turnage, Shannon, Archer, May AL.
bridge, Mildred Humphreys, Laurie
sherrard, Mary Metts, Sallie and Stella
Steele and Messrs. John Casey, Shelby
Steele, VIM. s. Barry, Sanford, Jenkins
Fred West, Fred Mcbride, John Petty
Harris Carr, Marion Aldridge, Sumter
Gillespie, ALI George, JEFF Robertson
Holly Lee, Garrard Barrett, Will Gar.
rard, Albert Metts, Lawrence Stoner
Walter Pillow, Thos. Gouldman, DIR. u. IL
Bullock, Henry Faser, Ben Humphreys,
Guy Slack and Ewing Johnson,
The dance lasted to the wee hours Of
the morning. .
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-08-18
GREENWOOD GRADED
SCHOOL OPENING
VIII Be on the Eighteenth Of Scptem.
her.

Superintendent C. Z. Saunders arrived
in Greenwood the first Of the week and
announces that the city public schools
will open on the 18th OF September.
The Greenwood Graded School, under
the splendid guidance of Superintendent
Saunders his capable corps Of young lady
assistants Misses Martin, Torrey, Love-
Joy, Gentry, Stevens, Miller, DeLoach
and Nelson had most creditablc and
successful session the last scholastic
year, and the prospects for the coming
session are brighter than ever before.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-08-18
FREE PRESS SAYINGS.

Why don't those slobs down at
Moo Leans get them miskittys drunk
and kill 'em. They amt got no
sense nohow in that their town -
Hardeman Free Press.
+ + +
Some signtist advences the idee
that jag is conveyed by certain
kind Of muskeeter called tn e
boozoyia fascinator. If we could
ketch few Of them muskeeters, our
problems would all be solved
Hardeman Free Press.
+ + +
We blew into a famous joint in the
Tenderloin down to Memphis the
other night, and we spent ten dol
lars trying to convert the proprietor
and lady friend to the cause Of
prohibition. As soon as we git over
this case of jag, we air going to take
the propergander up agin. .-Harde-
man Free Press.
i + +
The way it happened was this.
We went to a meeting called fer the
purpose Of indorsing our noble stand
agin Ticker, and while we we're
asleep, our flask slipped out Of our
hip pocket to the floor. and broke,
spilling some Of the finest Ticker we
ever tasted. To add to our already
irresponsible loss, the prohibition
lists tore up their resolutions and
denounced US as an agent Of the
Rum Devil. -Hardeman Free Press.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-08-18
Must Stand firm.

The producers have just won a notable
victory, in the face of the largest crop
ever produced in this country and by
concert of action forced prices up from
cents in January to 10 cents on July 3D.,
encountering each day the most intense
opposition.
The present crop indicates a short
yield compared with 1904, while the
consumption Of cotton will go forward
unabated for the next eighteen months
Present prices for spot cotton are not
high. They represent only a small
profit to the producers.
II the fight must come it will be forced
by the spinners and will be met by de-
termined and effective opposition on the
part Of the producers. The crop Of 1905
must not be sacrificed. Let every man
measure up to the highest standard OF
southern manhood and do his fully duty
The mills have got to have our cotton
and If they want to stop buying at pres
ent prices we can stop selling and see
whose corn crib and smoke-house will
last the longest. On the eve Of the
crisis which threatens the south the
southern press is earnestly called upon
to publish this article and comment up
on the same editorially. The farmers
all over the south are rapidly organic
ing and the association has no fear Of
the final outcome in the struggle which
lies just head.
Very respectfully,
HARyIE JORDAN,
President Southern Cotton Assn.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-08-18
TO Fix Prices.

The Southern Cotton Association will
meet at Ashevillc, N. G., September 9th,
and at that time will fix a minimum
price on the present crop, which will be
fair and just TO both producers and spin
ners, based upon carefully prepared
report on the condition Of the crop up
to August 25th, and the estimated per-
centage Of yield, as compared with 1901.
When this minimum price for spot cot
ton is fixed by the representatives Of
the different states on September 9th at
Asheville every producer of cotton in
the south will be called upon to stand
by the action of the association and
force the consuming world to pay a fair
price for the staple. There will be no
surplus Of raw cotton from the crop Of
1904. What is left over consumed on
September LIST will be only small re-
serve stock. The mills are now eonsum-
ing 100000 bales per week and the de-
mand for cotton goods is enormous at
high prices. The farmers are in good
financial shape to protect their staple,
and il money is needed southern bank
ers are amply able and quite willing to
finance the situation.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-08-18
We have both Yellow and White Pine
Doors. Delta Lumber Co.
Trains Discontinued on y.SM. v. .R.R.

Commencing Thursday, several pas
sengers and local freights were discon-
tidued. Those discontinued were Nos.
33l, 332, 397 and 30S and will rest until
the yellow fever quarantines are opened.
A train will leave Grenada at 7 am.
arriving at Greenwood at 0 a m. return
to Grenada, leaving Greenwood at 4.45
pm. and arriving at Grenada at 6.45 pm.
This schedule will continue on the Gre
NADIA branch until the fever is over,
then the old schedule will be resumed.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-08-18
Get our prices on Mantels.
Delta Lumber Co.
Or. I. J. Holman.

Carrollton, Miss, Aug. 12.-Dr. l. ].
Holman, Of Hemingway, small country
town in this county, died last night after
several weeks illness Of typhoid fever.
DR.. Holman had lived in this county for
a number Of years. He was man whom
everybody esteemed and loved, physi-
clan who stood at the top Of his profess
sion, and always enjoyed good prac-
tice. Ho leaves wife and six children.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-08-18
CHAMBERLAIN-HUNT ACADEMY
PORT GIBSON. MISSISSIPPI,

MAGNIFICENT new brick buildings
~ the most complete in the South
for a Boys Boarding School. Ninety
rooms. Steam heat. Electric lights
Sanitary plumbing. Campus fifty acres
HealthfuI location in "hill country
Superior discipline. Home influences
Thorough instruction. Military train.
ing. Number limited. Certificate ad.
mits to Universities. For catalogue
address W. g. GUTHRIE, Principal.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-08-18
THE YELLOW
FEVER SITUATION.
increasing In New Orleans and Seven
Cases at Mississippi City.

The yellow fever situation in New
Orleans seems to be growing worse
if anything, There have been up
to Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock
lag cases and l76 deaths
Seven cases Of yellow fever OIL
cially reported at Mississippi City
Thursday morning.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-08-18

30, Tam hadst thou but been sea wise
As taen thy ain wife Kate's advice"
you would not now be bemoanng the
carelessness which made you put of in
suring until tomorrow and you'd have
the insurance companies money to re-
build your home with and keep Kate
from being "a woefu woman. TODAY
is the time. IS. GEORGE.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-08-18

The Delta Ins. Agency writes FIRE,
LIFE and ACCIDENT insurance. We
also issue ACCIDENT TICKETS for one
or 365 days, just as you like. When you
start on your trip, don't fail to call at
their office and have accident tickets is
ued you. 1t only costs you % cents per
dav
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-08-18

DR.. Henderson wires me from Michi-
gan: "Fish biting well and plenty Of
money left for your customers" Mr..
King now has exclusive charge of that
department during the Doctors absence.
Go to see him but carry one OF my poll
cies with you. TODAY.
P.S. GEORGE.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-08-18
New Cotton Open.

Frank Green, colored, brought an op-
en- boil of new cotton to the Common
wealth office, Wednesday, from Morgan
field plantation. Green rents land from
Mr.. ]. L. Montgomery.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-08-18
Cheap Excursion Tourist Rates.

To all points North, East and West.
Good for return passage until Oct. 31st.
Those contemplating leaving the city
will be furnished information cheerfully
by calling up ]. L. POWERS,
Ticket Agent Y. & NJ. Y. r. r. ,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-08-18
NOTICE

The Board OF Pension Examiners for
Lellore county, Mississippi, will meet in
the Chancery Clerks office in Green
wood on the first Monday in September,
1905, for the purpose of passing on APP
plications for Pensions.
G. W. CROCKETT, Clerk.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-08-18
WOOD! WOOD,

The Utroska Transfer Line will handle
all kinds Of Stove and Fire Wood in fu-
ture, and will FIJI orders for same promyt-
ly and at reasonable prices. Cumb.
Phone No. 14s. 7-2l-3mo.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-08-18
Roofing Materials.
Delta Lumber Co.

Remember Shelby Steele when you
have your insurance placed. He repre-
sents the Delta Ins. Agency.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-08-18

Our Delivery System is prompt and
accurate. You see for yourself what
you are getting and that you get what
you order. Delta Lumber Co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-08-18

Whenever you have insurance to
place, call to see the Delta Ins. Agency
Office in the Delta Bank. Anyone there
will be pleased to serve you.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-08-18

The American Express Co.'S Office
hours are . q. m. to 8 p. m. Closed ON
Sun days. ERMANo BRuNNER.
Agent.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-08-18
Cross Tie Timber for Sale.

have 400 acres Of fine tie timber foI
sale in the Delta 8 miles South East oi
Ienore. Any one interested, address
me at Forest, Miss.
7-i4-3mos. JEFF KENT.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-08-18

Let us quote you on Flooring, Ceiling,
Siding and Finish. Delta Lumber Co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-08-18

# you have properly 10 Green.
wood Of Leflore county and want to
build on II. the lefIore Building and
Loan Association will loan you the
money.
Apply to LOMAx ( tyson. At.
tOrneys.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-08-18

Cypress, Pine and Redwood Shingles
Delta Lumber Co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-08-18

otis very fine thing to be father-in-
law
To very magnificent, three tailed bas-
haw".
but how much finer to be insured In q
first class company. Come TO see me
TODAY and will write you any kind
Of insurance. p. s. GEORGE.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-08-18

Our Colonial Columns will add so per
cent. to the appearance Of your house.
Delta Lumber Co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-08-18

Prompt Deliveries, "The Key Note Of
Our Success"
Delta Lumber Co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-08-18

When In trouble try us.
Delta Lumber Co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-08-18

Insure with the Delta Insurance Agen-
cy, tho best and strongest in tho city.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-08-18
New Railroad from Philip to sardls

Work has been begun on the building
Of railroad from Philip to Sardis.
This new road will prove a great conven-
ience to the people in that section Of
country, and will develop some fine
lands.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-08-18

Our Front Doors "A Thing Of Beau6,
and Joy Forever"
Delta Lumber Co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-08-18

"What are you grinning about,
Uncle jeff" Cant help it, sab.
De sheriff bas seized all my belong
ms" "And are you not going TO
kick?' "No, but de belongin's will.
ALI own is a mule"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-08-18

Heart Pine Fencing.
Delta Lumber Co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-08-18

Our framing is bright and straight.
Delta Lumber Co.