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The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-02-09
TIA IS COMING.
Sterling Attraction on at the Opera
House Next Week.

While generally unknown in the
South one of the most remarkable
performers on the stage today will
be at the opera house to fill a weeks
engagement starting next Monday,
Feb. IL. The performance is Civ
en- by Ita, the young California girl,
who has startled the large cities of
northern and western United States,
Canada and England by her remark
able mental demonstrations, not a
mind reader, fortune teller or one of
the many fakes that is often en-
countered. Ita comes to Union
with giltedge endorsements as a
high-class entertainer of mental
work-a performance that no
amount of advertising can explain
"a performance that must be seen
to be appreciated. Ita made a
tremendous hit at the opera house
at Anderson, S. c., that she was
retained there the second week and
nightly the theatre was so packed
that hundreds couldn't get in Vaude-
vile and pictures are run between
her two acts.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-02-09
Byron w. King Coming.

The people Of Union are to have
a g. nuine treat next Tuesday even
ing, Feb. 18th, when DIR. Byron w.
King, the famous head of. Kings
School of Expression in Pittsburg,
will lecture at the High School audi
torium. DR.. King gave lecture
here last year and those who were
fortunate enough to hear him went
away more than delighted. He en-
tertains, amuses and holds the un-
divided attention of everyonerin the
audience. A royal welcome awaits
DR.. King on his. return Feb. 18th at
the High School auditorium.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-02-09
Notice to Taxpayers! !!

On account oil bad condition of weather
and roads, ! have decided to change the
dates of meetings at West Springs, Cross
Keys and Goshen Hill. Will be at West
Springs, on Jan. 30th, forenoon at
BetsilPs Store; at Gibbs, Lancaster 8
Store, Afternoon OF Jan. Both; Gross
Keys. Wilburn's Store, Forenoon OF
Jan. 3lst; and at Sedalia, Mintef's Store,
Afternoon Of Jan. 3lst; Goshen Hill,
Black Rock, Feb. LIST. - g;4
All other appointments to stand as al
ready announced.
t. j. Betenbangh,
2-tt Auditor.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-02-09
Notice to Taxpayers.

On account OF rains and frozen roads,
1 was again forced to call in my appoint
ment at West Springs and at Goshen
Hill. will meet at West Springs on
Tuesday, 18th inst, in the morning at
BetsilPs Store; in afternoon of same date
at Lancaster's Store near the Lnder old
stand. Also ut Goshen Hill OH the 2Oth
inst.
All taxpayers are earnestly urged to
make their returns and save the an
noyance of issuing additionals. All Real
Estate Companies are required by law to
furnish the auditor list OF all sales of
real estate under oath for which they are
responsible.
Respectfully,
T. j. Betenbaugh,
1t Auditor.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-02-09
You want the best I'M
p r y G s

when you pay the
price and drugs that
will respond quickly:
Trade with the Pal.
metto Drug Co. and
you can always get the
best. .. :. -
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-02-09
MimS-HamiltOn.

Cards reading as follows have been
received here:
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert William
Hamilton request the honor of your
presence at the marriage of tEeir
daughter, Virginia Buford, to Ken
NTH Finch Minis, on Wednesday
the fourteenth of February, nineteen
hundred and twelve, at / O'Clock
Jonesville, S. c."
Miss Hamilton is the daughter OF
Hon. and Mrs. II. w. Hamilton and
lived in Union for. number oi
years. Her friends here extend cor
dial good wishes. :,
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-02-09
West Springs News.

West Springs, Feb. 7.-Helen
Feasters, Il young colored woman
who lives near West Springs, was
atally burned on Monday morning
She was standing before the fire
when her clothing caught. Before
the fire could be extinguished she
was fearfully burned around the
waist and breast. She died on
Tuesday night after living two days
through great suffering.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-02-09
Supper.

On Friday night Of Feb. 10th there
will be given a box supper and cake
sale at the Sedalia school house.
Also a cake will We given to the
young lady receiving the highest
number OF votes. The public is
cordially invited to attend.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-02-09
Builds New Office.

Mr.. Herbert Smoak has had a
neat and commodious storeroom
erected for his printing plant on
Gadberry street opposite the post
office. Mr.. Smoak has moved his
machinery into this building and
will conduct his job printing
establishment there.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-02-09

Mr.. r.. Haynes Harris, who has
been manager of the Dickert Gro
Gerry CO., has resigned and accepted
o r sition with tine Southern Rail-
way. Capt. Dickert assumes the
management ofthe grocery business.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-02-09
Edisonia Moves.

The Edisonia Theatre has moved
into the Gault building next door to
Humphries-Perrin. Co. and will
operate there in the future. The
building is being fitted up and an
orchestra has been engaged for the
performances.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-02-09
Death of Mrs. Afford.

Mrs. Minnie Afford died at the
State hospital in Columbia and the
remains were brought to Union and
the burial was at Fairview Baptist
church Thursday. She was Miss
Morris before her marriage.
The cause OF her death was pei
legra.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-02-09
Crosses Of Honor.

All Confederate veterans who wish
Crosses OF Honor can get them By
applying to Mr.. r. w. Tinsley
Applications must be made before
November 1 1914
Mrs. r. M. Farr,
President Chapter.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-08-23

be erected, where sexes and
races could be better separated,
with room enough to keep
first offenders and young pris-
oners from associating with
hardened criminals, where pos
sibility of escape would be re-
duced to the minimum, and per-
sonal safety assured those
placed in charge of prisoners;
we find two jail doors can only
be closed with great difficulty,
and they should be repaired; the
bath tub provided for the jailcr
and his household is unsanitaly,
and should be taken out and
replaced with modern appliances,
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN NJ. POAGE
Foreman.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-08-23
Notice to Parents and Guardians
Provisions of Compulsory Attendance Law

Provisions OF Compulsory Attendance Law
Artce6 chapter 1906 r. s. 1909 and Session Acts, 1911
o be posted by District days school opens
l. Every child between years old attend some
day school at least three fourths of the term each
Every child between II and 16 years DID, when not reg
uarly employed some school day least three
fourths of the term each year.
g. No child be on promise attend; he must
attend tire first hreeourhs of the before being excused
under this law
Courts having jurisdiction ustce of the Peace in rural
districts and in cities having less than $4,000 population may
children from attending school for following reasons
% Parents cannot supply proper clothng ) child is mental
y physically unable to attend; 3 public school in
and half miles Of the home ( child has completed the
mon school course.
s. No child under "A be employed except agricultural
pursuits and in domestic unless excused fer Of the
four reasons has from teacher that he has already
attended threeourths of the that school year,
child between IA and 6 be legally employed without
employment certificate issued by the school authorities
tbs the duty attendance officers and district clerks
notify parents and guardians when children fail comply with
the provisions of the law.
l. The secretary clerk of board must furnish principal
teacher at beginning of with copy of enumeration
The principal teach must compare the list with enrolment
and report at the end of each week during the first month"; and
often necessary after that the nonattendants
The clerk secretary of board report the Coun
y Superintendent before the end of each of the first
three quarters of the school the of parents
guardians of nonattendants
The penalty for attendance falls parent guar
dan and fine of than $25 Imprisonment for
10 days or both
TO- For illegal employment of child the employer is sub
ect fine of one hundred dollars and costs and mprson
ment for year.
H. Every school board shall publish this synopsis in
paper of the district post in at least five public places
days before school opens each year
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-08-23
LEXINGTON PARK
ASSOCIATION
Formed to Acquire Goose
Pond" for Public Play
Ground.

A Lexington Park Associa-
ton was formed Wednesday with
E. J. McGrew, president; Col.
Sandford Sellers, vice-president;
w. J. Bandon, secretary; Wal
ter B. Waddell, treasurer, and
E. N. Hopkins, Jas. r. Moore
head and Walter B. Waddell,
trustees.
The purpose Of this association
is one Of the most commendable
ever undertaken for the better
ment of Lexington, that of ac-
quiring "Goose Pond" and some
Of the land adjacent for a pub
'ic play ground. Goose Pond"
has long been an eye sore to the
people of Lexington. Lying as
| it does on the Main street Of
the city, where the travel is
heavy, and where more visitors
pass than any place in town,
it has been problem to gener-
ations what to do with the n-
slightly hole, But, as in every
other problem in the beautifica-
ton and permanent improvement
of Lexington, a solution has
come, and it is generally to the
credit of her citizens that they
respond literally when con,
vinced that it is the proper
thing to do
This association will secure
all the land in "Goose Pond, y
the land adjacent, provide for
the sewerage, the grading its
Identification, and then turn
the same over to the Lexing-
ton School Board for a public
play ground. Several thousand
dollars will be needed to do al
this, and a canvass of the town
will be made, so that everyon,
will have an opportunity to con
tribute to the realization Of thi,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-08-23
Criminal Court.

The following cases were dis
posed of Saturday:
In the case of the State VS..
Sam Scott, charged with rape,
the jury found the defendant not
guilty.
William Hutchinson enters plea
of guilty to rape and is SEN
fenced to FIVE years in the pen
itentiary; paroled.
Sam Moore enters plea Of
guilty to larceny from person in
night time and is sentenced to
three years in the penitentiary.
John Knox enters plea Of
guilty to passing forged check
and is sentenced to two years in
the penitentiary; also enters
plea Of guilty to charge of rape
and is sentenced to five years in
the penitentiary.
Walter Calmese enters plea
Of guilty to passing forged
check and is sentenced to two
years in the penitentiary; also
enters plea of guilty to charge
of rape and is sentenced to five
years in the penitentiary.
Sylvester Basey enters plea Of
guilty to carrying concealed
weapons and is fined $4,000
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-08-23

have ample room, but would ad-
join the County Court room,
then the vacated Clerk s office
and the remainder of the lower
court room would provide am
pie office room for all county
officers not now provided with
offices.
A steel shutter should be
placed on the window to the
vault in the Sheriff's office.
The doors of the Main Build
ing are in bad condition, the
ceiling of the porch on same
building is in bad condition, and
several of the offices should be
redecorated.
The seats recently placed in
the Court House yard have en-
couraged loafing, cause the sod
to be destroyed, and are very
unsightly, we recommend they
be removed at once, and that
| the Court House yard be resod-
ded where necessary, and placed
in such condition that it will
be an ornment to the City, and
one of the beauty spots of the
County and an indication of the
prosperity and progress Of our
people, and when placed in that
condition that it be kept that
way.
One of the fire shutters on a
window in the Probate Office
is in a state Of decay and should
be repaired or replaced with a
new one,
We have inspected the
County Jail and find the pris-
Oners as well cared for as is pos
sible with the building and
equipment furnished; repairs
necessary to make the Jail safe,
as to holding prisoners and to
prevent possible harm to Of
ficers by vicious criminals,
would be too expensive, the val
ue of the present building con
sidered, to recommend, there
fore no general repairs or al
terations are recommended, but
instead we report that in our
opinion a new modern Jail should
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-08-23
Oscar Proctor Drowned.

Oscar Proctor, son of Jerry
Proctor, a former resident of
this county, but now living in
Kansas City, was drowned Sun
day afternoon in Nebraska. lie
is survived by his wife, who was
formerly Miss Ella Warren,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. r. f.
Warren of Iigginsville. The
funeral was held in Kansas City
Tuesday, and the body was
brought to Lexington Wednesday
morning and buried directly from
the train.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-08-23
the train.

The following spent yes
terday in Higginsville at the
county fair: Mr. and Mrs. ].
w. Sydnor, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Sturgis, Misses Anna and Nell
Marrs and Miss Laura Abbot,
e. A. Keith, Miss Carrie LOOMS,
Mrs. Claude Marquis, Misses
Mary and Matte Marquis, Miss
es Kathryn and Ruth Ashurst,
Miss Laura Winkler, Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Clapp, G NJ Long,
George Weis, Clyde, Matthew
and Wilmot Kenney, Louis
Gruber, Mr.. and Mrs. T. A..
Walker, w. NJ. Deweese and
daughter, Miss Atha, j. G..
Worthington, and daughter, Miss
Katherine, and Miss Cliffie
Dillingham;.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-08-23
Shooting Sorape.

Friday afternoon about
three o'clock a little excite
ment was created on Main
street by a pair Of colored
brethren. Walter Hardman shot
and wounded Stanup Hayes.
In the morning Hayes had ours
ed Hardman. Hayes then went
home, armed himself and re
turns with the purpose of kill
ing his tormentor, They meet
on Main street and the shooting
commences. Hardman's gun
was not in the best of condition
and failed to explode, the third
time she popped, and the ball
went through Hayes hand. Be
fore another shot could be fired
Hayes was out of range
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-08-23

The boy scouts of Lexington
are always on the alert to assist
in every commendable under
taking, but one thing it appears
they have overlooked. On driving
about the city many of the
streets present a back woods ap-
pearance on account of the
mxuriant growth of weeds. The
chief scout, no doubt, will
grasp this opportunity to con
tribute to the city beautiful, and
will call out his battalion and
make a charge upon the obnox-
ious enemies.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-08-23
Ida Gosewisch Kriegk Dead.

Word has been received here
that Ida Gosewisch, a former
resident Of this city, died in
verden, Germany, July %, at
the age of SO years. Her death
was due to pneumonia.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-08-23

Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Davis
returned yesterday to St
Louis after visit with Mrs,
Davis father, DR.. G, w, Bates
Barrett Bates accompanied them
home for a visit. '-~
Mrs. w. J. Bandon and two
children, VIM. and Margaret
went to Kansas City yesterday
for a few days visit. s"Ts>Rs
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-08-23

Mrs. Chas. Keith and two
daughters, Misses Nadine and
Aileen, went to Kansas City
yesterday for a few days
visit.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-08-23
REPORT OF GRAND JURY
Many Recommendations Made
For the Betterment of the
COunty's Affairs.

Report of the Grand Jury Of
and for Lafayette County, Mis-
souri,, August Term, 1912, Hon.
John A. Rich, Judge of the
Criminal Court of Lafayette
County, Missouri.
Lexington, Missouri.
Sir:
We, the Grand Jury, duly
empaneled, sworn and charged
to inquire within and for the
body of Lafayette County, Mis-
souri,, respectfully submit the
following, our final report.
We visited, by committee, the
poor farm of the County and
found the house clean and in
good condition, and upon ques-
tioning the inmates they said,
without exception, that they
were well cared for, had abund-
ant nourishing food and were
well satisfied with their home
and surroundings, and all spoke
highly of Mr.. Kinkead and
his treatment of them; the only
suggestion we have to make is
that our opinion, present prices
considered the price per day
paid to Mr.. Kinkead for caring
for these unfortunates is not
sufficient, as the margin be
tween the price paid and cost
of maintenance is not sufficient
to give him a just recompense
for his work.
We find the barn on the poor
farm in bad condition, and same
should be rebuilt, or at least re-
paired before the winter season.
We have examined the several
county offices, and find them
kept in fairly clean condition
anG tho looks kept in fairly
good condition, and as neatly
kept as it may be possible to
keep them; we find that several
volumes in the Recorders Of
flee need rebinding and should
be attended to as regards bind
ing,
We find that the office of the
County Treasurer is not pro-
vided with protection Of any
kind from fire, and all books
and papers in his custody are
liable to loss in the event OF
fire, and recommend that a fire
proof safe be furnished him.
We recommend that the
County Court cause a door to
be placed between the office OF
Prosecuting Attorney and the
Grand Jury room; we note this
has been recommended by for
mer Grand Juries and has not
been acted on, and we regard
it as necessary, not only as a
matter of convenience to the
public officers, but it would
greatly facilitate the work OF
every Grand Jury hereafter tc
have this change made.
The toilet rooms of the
Court House are in bad condi'
ton and unsanitary, and should
be repaired, fumigated and thor
oughly cleaned at once.
We find some of the County
Officers badly cramped foi
room. some others that office
outside the Court House Build
ings for the reason that no room
is provided for them in the pub
lie buildings; we also find that
a large part of the first
floor of the Main building, gen
orally called the lower court
room, is not used for any pur'
pose, others than an occasion
al public gathering, which coulc
be accommodated upstairs, and
as a place to vote. We recon-
mend that this lower room
be remodeled into offices,
vault be built for the County
Clerk adjoining the vault in the
Collectors office, and the office
of the County Clerk moved t.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-08-23
FOr Sale.

A few Poland gifts bred for
Fall litters.
A. P. YOUNG.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-08-23

magnificent plan for a cen
traIy located play ground, and
the eradication of this unsightly
and unhealthy hole.
The Garden Island. [volume] (Lihue, Kauai, H.T.) 1902-current, 1912-04-23
STAYING WITH THE HORSE

Among the business men of this
community, there are a few W II o
have not entirely forg often h e
staying qualities of the horse, and
who remain his staunch friend re-
gardless of fancy gas machines,
These men are Sheriff w. H. Rice
Frank Crawford, Rev. J. NJ. Lyd-
gate, Mr.. Theilen, Mr.. H. Wolters,
Mr.. Rohrig, Mr.. J. B. Fernandes,
and c. w. Spitz.
And those who have forsaken the
noble animal for the mechanical
monster, are w. H. Rice Sr.,
Charlie Rice, Philip Rice, Arthur
Rice, Rev. Hans Isenbere, Jack
Coney, Mr.. Palmer, Mr.. Broadbent
Mr.. Wishard, Hon. G. N. Wilcox,
R. l.. Wilcox, Manager Weber, H. =.
Morgan, Hon. A. S. Wilcox, J,
A. Hogg, DR.. Putnam, +. b.
Bridgewater.
The Garden Island. [volume] (Lihue, Kauai, H.T.) 1902-current, 1912-04-23
DOCTOR RE NDERS
AN INTERESTING
REPORT
Places His Name At The "TdH-
End" of An Elabordtely
Written Report
SCHOOL SURPRISED
Hed0y Rains Cause School Boss
To Camp in Hanalei--Makes
Useful Gift

One of the busiest of Our island
physicians finds time for a great
deal of religious and philanthropic
work, and especially takes a great
deal of interest in the Sunday
school and c. L. Societies whom
he serves most faithfullv, But
when it comes to writing the re-
ports, he is willing to trust to 9th
er hands, being content to sigr
what is brought to him. Will he
recognize this elaborate and elo.
quent introduction to his simple
report?
Mr.. PRESIDENT:
In All Humility,
l, whose name stands at the tail.
end of this report, beg to bear rec.
ord concerning our Junior Endea.
vor Society.
And before making this report
beg of you kindly to have patience
with my report because my body
IS not i'll your preSenCe-but only
this trifliug report. Perhaps you
will be disappointed because my
report does not fill you with JOY OF
of gladncss of heart, or because
there is such small evidence of the
fruit of the spirit. However, there
is this that will fill all your hearts
with joy, viz: that l have a spirit
that is filled with love for Christ
not only for this present time, but
unto death itself.
My heart would be very heavy i
our Lords work would not be sue
cessful under my charge, and may
be that is so for which l am yer,
wrong.
When the work of the societ,
was rendered to me, l seized i
with no uncertain assurance, an,
| am satisfied that now it is i,
good condition.
The Garden Island. [volume] (Lihue, Kauai, H.T.) 1902-current, 1912-04-23
The July Convention In Lihue

The meeting of the general as
sociation of the Congregational
churches of the Territory, July 10
at Lihue, will be an event of much
more than usual importance to
this island. The convention will
be by all means the largest ever
held on this island and probably
the largest ever held in the Ter
ritory. Over one hundred Chur-
ches will be represented by dele
gates which will probably aggre-
gate 600 persons. This great bo-
dy will include half a dozen races
and languages, and will be made
up, OH the whole, ,-of the flower of
the communities from which they
come. This will be.especially true
of the HaWaiianS who will form
the great majority of the body.
This great Association will be
the guest, not alone of Lihuc, but
of the whole island of Kauai, and
it will doubtless be a matter of
island pride and island unity O
stand together in dispensing liberal
hospitality. This is not a matter
of class or section of church or
creed. 1t is a matter of the broad
interests which make for well-be-
ing and harmony; it is a matter OF
the good name of Kauai. 1t is to be
hoped that none will stand aside anC
say That is no affair of minel'
but that we may all do our share
to insure the success of the affair
J. NJ. LYDGATE.
The Garden Island. [volume] (Lihue, Kauai, H.T.) 1902-current, 1912-04-23
Some Convention Personalities

Rev. w. B. Oleson, during his
recent visit o Kauai, was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Lydgate.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Scudder
while in Lihue attending the con-
vention, were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. NJ. Lydgate. Mrs. Scud-
der is petite and charming bride
of many accomplishments.
Among the delegates to the re-
cent convention was the well and
widely known rice planter and
mill owner, Mr.. l.. Pah On f
Waimea. He has been in the COun-
try upwards of 80 years and $
closely identified with interests OF
tn e islands active in church
work, and is altogether an original
and interesting man-hiehly re-
spected as widely as he is known.