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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09
Preparing for Annual Observance.

Preparations are being made by Alex
andria- Washington Lodge Of Masons for
placing wreath on Washington's tomb
Saturday in observance Of the 18th an
niversary Of Washington's death. A
similar wreath VIII be placed on the tomb
by Fredericksburg Lodge, No. 4, of
Fredericksburg, Va. A number OF WIS.,
itors, including the officers of the w. L.
Elkins Lodge Of Philadelphia. and dele
cation Of officers from New York Lodge.
No. 121, will attend.
The members of the New York Lodge
will also place wreath on the tomb.
Headed by Worshipful Master E. H.
kemper and the officers of the Alexan-
dria- Washington Lodge. the party will
leave here at 10 o'clock Saturday after
noon on the car Mount Vernon to Mount
Vernon.
The names of 800 members of the con-
gregatiOn of the Methodist Protestant
Church who have died since the estab-
lishment of that church in this city in
yer at the annual services in memory of
it's dead held in that church last night
The services were largely attended. A
solo was sun by Miss Janet Rischeill,
and Rev. c. R. Strausburg. the pastor,
preached on the text, IF a man die
shall he live again?''
The Methodist Protestant Church here
Is one of the Oldest in the United States
The marriage of Miss Theresa Fletcher,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Richard H.
Fletcher, and Harry Edwin Gentry took
place at o'clock this morning at the
parsonage Of the First Baptist Church.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. w.
F. Watson. the pastor. Mr.. and Mrs
Gentry departed for q southern trip
Upon their return they will live in this
the MISREPRESENTATION Railway Com
pany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09
Shanks Sued for $4,000.

Through his attorneys. Leo P. Harlow
and Nelson Wilson of Washington. John
Merritt, father of Marie Merritt, twelve
years old, has instituted suit to recover
$4,000 damages from Henry West, alas
Shanks. now held by the federal author
tiles for the action of the grand jury on
a charge of improper conduct with the
Merritt girl.
An attachment against Vests property,
located in Alexandria county, was also
filed before Judgment was given, being
the first case of it's kind on record in the
county court. 1t is expected that the at
tachment will be attacked by the at
torneys for West. The damage suit will.
1t Is thought, come up at the February
term of the county court, Judge Thorn
ton presiding.
West, or Shanks, was formerly chief
engineer at the United States pumping
station at ROsslyn, Alexandria county.
His arrest was made in Washington No
vember 26.
He is now a prisoner in the city Jail in
default of 5000 bail bond.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09
Elections Held.

At the annual meeting of the Holy
Name Society Of st. Mary's Catholic
Church last night at the Young Mems
Sodality Lyceum Hall these officers were
elected: William Desmond, president; Sam
uel Devaughan. vice president: s. A.
Breen. treasurer: William Devaughan,
secretary; James B. Martin. marshal; c..
T. Hellmuth, delegate to diocesan unoin.
The following officers have been elected
by Alva Aerie. No. 81. Fraternal Order
of Eagles: Thomas Chauncey, worthy
president; Robert Travers, worthy vice
president; Harry Chapman, worthy chap
lain; Joseph H. West, worthy secretary:
Fred Klaus, jr., worthy inside guard; Thorn
as Downey. worthy outside guard; Charles
L. McKenney. Herman Friedlander and
James T. Luckett. worthy trustees.
In accordance with All annual custom
of the order. members of Old Dominion
Commandery, No. IL, knights Templar,
will assemble at it's asylum at noon
Christmas day and drink toast to the
health Of Eminent Sir William B. Mel
lish Of Cincinnati. grand commander of
the knights Templar Of the United States.
William G. LIE Hew, commander Of the
local commandery, will compose the
toast.
Walter Magruder, charged with violat-
Ing the United States internal revenue
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-06-28
Death of q Good Citizen,

Mr.. John w. Gore, one of Union
county's oldest and best citizens, died
at his home near Sedalia on last Fri
day and was buried the following day
at Belmont.
Mr.. Gore was a faithful Confed-
crate soldier, a staunch and true citi-
zen and a man for whom his neigh
bors had high regard. He served in
Company F, 14th S. c. regiment.
Mr.. Gore was member of the Ma
sonic fraternity, serving as secretary
of the Cross Keys lodge. He was 68
years of age. He leaves widow
who was before her marriage Miss
Martha Goodwin, and three children,
Mrs. S. E. Ray, of Laurens, Mrs. Hen
ry Taylor, of Cross Anchor, and Mr..
G. E. Gore of Cross Anchor. Mr..
Thos. H. Gore, county superintendent
OF education, is the only surviving
brother.
Many hearts are saddened by the
death of this good man.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-06-28
GREAT WILSON DEMONSTRETi u iuH u II'"''" "' :
SWEEPS CONVENTION HALL
QUIET HOME WEDDING
NEAR SANTUC WEDNESDAY
Miss Elizabeth Drucilla Mcdaniel and
Mr.. Clarence X. Hughes, Of
Neese's, S. C., United in Holy
Bonds Of Matrimony.

Santuc, June 26.-The marriage of
Miss Elizabeth Drucilla Mcdaniel to
Clarence X. Hughes of Neeces, s. C..
was solemnized Wednesday morning
at 10 o'clock at the home of the
bride's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. s.
Mcdaniel, near Santuc.
The wedding was quite private, only
the relatives and close friends being
present at the ceremony. which was
performed by Rev. L. c. Ezell of
The bridal party entered to tho
strains Of Mendelsohns march. plaved
by Miss Ruth Meader. First to
enter was Miss Minnie Mcdaniel, who
wore pink silk and carried pink roses
then Miss Beatrice Mcdaniel who also
wore pink silk and carried pink roses.
Next Miss Pauline Mcdaniel in Law
ender silk, carrying white gardenias.
all sisters Of the bride. Miss Lois
gregory, who was also gowned in
lavender silk with white gardenias.
Then the maid Of honor Miss Carrie
Smith, in dainty blue tissue, carving
PINK roses, just preceded the bride
and groom.
The bride wore a handsome blue
ana white messaline with net trim
mings, and carried a shower bouuet
The decorations throughout the
the house were particularly tasteful
an defective, ferns and quantities of
garden flowers being used. Fragrant
gardenias, white roses and ferns were
used in the parlor, which color
scheme was yellow and white. The
bride and groom stood under a huge
white bell and the yellow and white
streamerS from the windows were
caught to the bell.
The many handsome and useful
presents were displayed in the hall.
The dining room was especially at
tractive in trimmings of green and
white. Daisies and pink roses were
used profusedly there. A temptine
salad and sweet course with green
ana white mints was. served by Mes
Games w: C. Johns, Davis Gregory,
and Miss Mary Sartor.
Mr.: and Mrs. Hughes left on the
midday train for their future home
amid shower>of rice and good
wishes. The bride threw her boouet
from the train steps which was
caught jointly by Miss Carrie Smith
and Miss Lois Gregory. The brides
travelling suit was a mixed serge of
tan and blue with hat, gloves, Shoes
and parasol to match.
Mrs. Hughes by her sweet dispo-
sition won many warm friends who
regret that her marriage will remove
her from their midst, but loving good
wishes for happiness will follow her.
M. S.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-06-28
NEGRO is CAPTURED
AFTER HARD CHASE.

Winnsboro, June 26.-Ed Alexander
a negro, who attempted criminal as
sault on a young white woman near
Rion a few days ago, was captured
today by three men about amile below
Dawkins on Broad river. The negro
was identified by the young woman
and carried to Winnsboro.
On the way, the three men passed a
posse out searching for the negro
and refused the demand that their
prisoner be turned over to them. No
violent action was taken by the posse.
When the negro reached Winnsboro,
Mayor d. A. Robinson took the pre-
order out militia company for the
prisoners protection. The governor
advised Mr.. Robinson to send the
negro to Chester for safe keeping. The
negro was carried to Chester by Off
GERS in an automobile.
There was no disorder In Winns-
boro.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-06-28
PLAY Day celebration :
TO Be BIG DAY HERE
Union viii Have Many Attractions on
July 4th, and Everybody is Invited
10 Come and Participate-Program
For The Day.

Union will have Play Day on July
4th land everybody is invited to at
tend. There will be speaking, amuse-
ments Of various kinds and big bar
becue. The merchants are urged to
decorate for the occasion. Everybody
is requested 70. lend hand in making
the day success.
The following is the program fur
nished by the committee in charge of
the days entertainment:
1000 q. m.-Fraternal Orders pa
rade. Parade to form at court house
and march to the First Baptist church,
thence 10 'Fiynn's pasture ON West
Main street. Address of welcome by
Mayor Duncan, who will introduce the
speaker Of the day, Hon. ]. ]. Nc
Swain. ~ <'ta, -
100 4, N. competitive Military
Drill By Spartanburg, Clifton and
Union. .Immedistely after individual
competitive drill.
100 b. ni-Barbecue served by the
famous cook, Dan Gallman, on the
grounds. !.
$3.50 p. rn.-Exhibition Hose Wagon
Race by Union Fire Department.
400 p. m.--Athletic contests.
$3.50 Baby Show and Parade.
8:30-Torch light parade by Red
men.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-06-28
A Bigger, and Better Fair.

The following letter has been ad-
dressed to the ladies and girls of Un-
ion county:
Dear Madam: No doubt you have
heard that our Second Annual County
Fair will be held this year Wednes.
day, Thursday and Friday, October
16, II and 1s.
"In order to make our Fair a sue
cess, need the cooperation of ev-
eryone, and we ask that you start now
to make something for the Fair; also
have the boys and girls make some.
thing:-,E5. s. s
"If we all take an interest in our
Fair, and have something on display
you will be surprised to see what big
Fair we will have this year.
at is impossible for us to mail this
letter to every lady in this county, and
we ask that you kindly tell your
neighbors and friends about our Fair
and get them to have something or
display -.
eve will soon tissue our Premium
Book, and if you would like to have
one, please notify me.
Hoping you will help us to make
our Fair this fall Bigger and Better
1 am, Yours very truly,
"B. F. Alston, Jr., Sec'
The Fair Association is making
plans for bi gtime and urge the CO.
operation Of every citizen of the coun.
ty. The boys and. girls are especially
requested to assist in this undertak.
ing, and get something ready for the
Fair. .',:',:..:
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-06-28
ASA M'NSSICk DIES
At WARE SHOALS
He was Union County Boy and was
Well Known Here-He Graduated
al the Union Graded Schools and
Won the Munro Medal In 1903.

Mr.. A. S. ]. McKissick, we'll known
throughout the country as CASA" Nc
Kissick, died at Ware Shoals on June
goth, and was buried at Friendship
Presbyterian church in Laurens coun-
ty on the following Saturday.
Mr.. McKissick was in his 29th year
and had been in declining health for
about three years. He was son of
Mr.. w. 1. McKissick, now of Georgia,
but native of Union county.
Young McKissick leaves widow
but no children. He was first rank
graduate in the graded school here in
1903 and was the winner Of the Munro
medal that year. He was q young
man Of strong personality and was
possessed Of bright mind. He was
a fayorite with all who knew him.
He was clean in life and honorable
in all his dealings with his fellows. =
He took a course in electrical engin-
eering in Auburn, Ala, and was pro-
ficient in his chosen profession. He
held a position as electrician at Mari
eta, Ga, and when his health failed
three years ago located on farm near
Ware Shoals in the hope that he
might be restored to health.
There will be many in Union and
throughout the county who will hear
of his death with sore regret. At his
burial his six brothers-in-law were the
active pail bearers.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-06-28
Tag Day.

The ladiAs of the Hospital Commit
tee will have alag Day on the 4th
of July, and will also serve ice cream
and lemonade for the benefit of the
hospital. The. booth will be located
on Main street and fitted up in an
attractive manner. The committee has
appointed several young ladies to
"tag" the folk and it is hoped that
every oneS will take "tag" and help
a worthy eause.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-06-28
Death of a Little Child.

Thos. Adger, the 18-months old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. O'Shields,
died at the parents home in Laurens
last Wednesday and the remains were
brought to Jonesville for burial in
Gillead cemetery Friday. The death
of the little child was a severe blow
to the parents and there are many
friends who sympathize with them in
this sad bereavement. The child had
measles and developed pneumonia.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-06-28
Death of Mr.. ]. Wallace Menu

Death of Mr.. J. Wallace Meng.
Mr.. j. Wallace Meng died at his
home here about 2 o'clock, Thursday
afternoon. News reaches our office
just as we are going to press.
Mr.. Meng was one of Union coun-
TVS best citizens. He was held in the
highest esteem by his neighbors and
was known throughout the county as
a man of sterling character. His
wife preceded him to the grave but a
few weeks.
Mr.. Meng had been sick for several
weeks, but his close friends thought
he would soon be restored to health
There are few men in Union county
who had the reputation for minding
ones own business as had Mr.. Meng
He was quiet, unassuming and could
be relied upon. His word was as
good as his bond. Many hearts will
be grieved to hear of his death.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-06-28
Big Day at Bogansville.

The members of Putnam Camp, To-
Gated at Bogansville, are making
plans for a big time on the afternoon
of July 25th. They will serve ice cream
and hot dinners and have also ar
ranged to have speeches from several
prominent men,
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-06-28
Revival Meeting in Progress.

The big tent meeting at Monarch
conducted by Rev. Mr.. Rose and Rev.
J. II. Danner, continues to grow in
interest. Large crowds attend the
meetings and there have been many
conversions. Many back-sliders have
been reclaimed and the interest has
been great.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-06-28
Mr.. Wilburn in a Hospital.

Mr.. Paul E. Wilburn was seized
with an acute attack of appendicitis,
Saturday afternoon and was taken to
the hospital in Columbia for an opera
tion that evening. Mr.. w. d. Wake
field went with him and today he is
reported to be improving rapidly.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-06-28
Leases Another Shop.

Messrs. Lovelace and Whitener have
leased the barber shop formerly
known as Louis Carson's shop. They
will conduct the shop in the rear of
Nicholson's bank and one of the CO.
partners will be in charge of each
shop. The new shop will have hot and
cold baths and has been thoroughly
renovated.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-06-28
Help Clean Up the City.

Mr.. T: B. Strange the newly elect
ed health officer, asks the cooperation
of all the business men Of Union in
cleaning up the streets and alleys of
the business section. They can help
materially by putting all trash and
waste in boxes so that it can be han
died better.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-06-28
Membership Meeting.

The Union Chamber of Commerce
will hold a'meiabership meeting on
Thursday evening, June 9th. The
members of the organization are
urged to attend, as business of import
ance will be transacted.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-06-28
Hail Storm.

A hail storm visited the farm of
Mr.. J. j. Littlejohn near Jonesville
tuesday afternoon and did .consid-
cradle damage
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-06-28
Everybody DOin' IL.

Johnny, you bad, bad boyp cried
mother. what book is that you are
kicking about
Aiming another blow at the tattered
volume, Johnny replied: "It's The
Hound of the Baskerville Judge.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-06-28

Mrs. w. H. Stokes, of Atlanta, Ca,
is in the city visiting relatives and
friends.
Mr.. M. H. O'Shields of Gibbs, was
in Union Thursday.
Mr.. r. W. Hutchinson of Columbia,
was in Union Thursday.
Miss Gertrude Adams of Baltimore
is the guest of Mrs. w. s. McLure.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-06-28
Death of GOOD Colored Man.

Albert Parr, an aged colored man,
died near Adamsburg Sunday night of
last week. He lived on the Free place
near Adamsbdrg.' The old man was
held in high esteem by his neighbors.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-06-28
Notice to WOodmen.

All Woodmen are requested to meet
in the K. of P. hall Sunday afternoon
at O'Clock, preparatory to going to
Duck Pond on the 3:48 train.
j. M. Greer. c. c.,
Forest Camp No. SO.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-06-28
Mr.. John p. Gage Resigns.

Mr.. John P. Gage, for several years
secretary of the M. E. L. and Water
Works plant, has resigned that posi-
tlon and Mr.. H. E. Brewington has
been chosen to fill the vacancy.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-06-28
No Services Sunday.

On account of the absence of the
rector, Rev. C. H. Jordan, there will
be no service at the Episcopal church
Sunday. ,Lai III.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1912-01-12
GROWS HAIR
Here Are Facts We Want You TO
Prove At Our Risk.

Marvellous as it may seem. RexalI
''93' Hair Tonic has grown hair en-
heads that were once bald. OF
course, III none of these eases were
the hair roots dead, nor had the
scalp taken on Il glazed, shiny APP
pearance.
Rexall '93" Hair Tonic acts scien-
tifically, destroying the germs whic.
are usually responsible for badness
1t penetrates to the roots Of the
hair, stimulating and nourlshing
them. 1t Is a most pleasant toilet
requisite, is delicately perfumed. and
will not gum or permanently stain
the hair.
We want You to get a bottle Of
Rexall "93' Hair Tonic and use it as
directed. If it does not relieve scalp
irritations remove dandruff, prevent
the hair from falling out and pro-
mote an increased growth of hair.
and in every way give entire salts
faction, simply come back and tel!
us, and without question: or formal
ity we will hand back to you every
penny you paid us for it. Two sizes.
soc, and $1.00. Sold only at our
Reyall Store. Phillips
Drug Store, 56 S. Main street.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1912-01-12
A HERO IN A LIGHTHOUSE.

For years j. S. Donahuc. SO. Hav-
en-. Mich, a civil war captain. as a
lighthouse keeper, averted, awful
wrecks, but queer fact is, he might
have been wreck, himself, if Flee
tric Bitters had not prevented.
"They cured me of kidney trcuhle
and chills," he writes. "after | had
taken other so called cures for
years, without benefit and they also
improved my sight. Now, at seven
ty, I am feeling fine" For dyspep-
STA, indigestion, all stomach. liver
and kidney troubles, they're without
equal. Try them. Only % cts.
at All Druggists. ...a.as.s
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1912-01-12
FOLKS PAST FIFTY %
MUST Use CASCARETS
What Glasses Are TO Weak Eyes.
Cascarets Are To Weak Bowels
A IC-Cent Box Will Truly Amaze
You

Most old people must give to Ia,
bowels some regular help, else the,
suffer from constipation The con
dition is perfectly natural. 1t is jus.
as natural as it is for old people t.
walk slowly. For age is never 5,
active as youth. The muscles ar,
less elastic. And the bowels are
muscles.
So all old people need Cascarets
One might as well refuse to aid veal
eyes with glasses as to neglect thi>
gentle aid to weak bowels. The
bowels must he kept active. This is
important at all ages, but never SO
much as at fifty.
Age is not a time for harsh ply
sizes. Youth may occasionally whip
The bowels into activity. But a lash
can't be used every day. What the
bowels Of the old need is a gentle and
natural tonic. One that can be con-
stantly used without harm. The only
such tonic is Cascarets and they cost
only 10 cents per box at any drug
store. They work while you sleep.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1912-01-12
COUNTY COURT

Matte Real Clay was appointed
guardian of Neal Mcclure and Mat.
thew Hume Clay, infants under four.
teen years of age.
Huston Beall, for his mother, Mar.
garet Beall, exonerated on $4,000, an
error in assessment.
S. A. Haggard was appointed trus-
tee of Claude, Ruth, Stella May and
Margaret Haggard, under the will of
Jas. H. Haggard.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1912-01-12
FRIGHTFUL POLAR WINDS

blow with terrific force at the Far
north and play havoc with the skin,
causing red, rough or sore chapped
hands and lips, that need Bucklen' 5
Arnica Salve to heal them. 1t makes
the skin soft and smooth. Unrivaled
for cold-sores, also bruises and piles.
Only % cents at All Druggists.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1912-01-12
No Luncheon

The ladies of the Central Baptist
church will not serve luncheon on
Saturday on account of the extreme
bad weather.
The exchange will be conducted in
the window of Mr.. Harvey Frank
Inns store.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1912-01-12
TO INSTALL OFFICERS

The Modern WoOdmen of Americ;.
will meet at their hall in Fraternity
Building Monday evening at Z 80 to
install officers for the ensuing year.
All members are requested to be
present. 1-1O-3t
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1912-01-12

Now and then there comes to me
gems Of poetic beauty, and just now
this occurs:
"Old Uncle Simon he
Climbed up tree,
To see what. he could see
When presentlee,
His Uncle Jim
Climbed up by the side or him
And squatted down by he.
The man that hath not music in his
soul is stranger to all sweet
sounds, except the footing of the
dinner horn.
Long may she tOot
To call the galoot.
This fearful wintry weather
Makes birds of feather
Kinder flock together,
And the man that says, its not
Shoot him on the spot.
When the thermometer is registering
degrees above, let us all sing in
glad acclaim:
"Oh believers summer times done
gone
If You SILVER
Hunt up kiver ......'.,.
And pile de oak logs on"
r.. f>-
George Washington was first III
war. first in peace, and first In the
hearts Of his countrymen. Let us
always revere and love his memory
Let it also be remembered that
George raised up the Ratchet
None being present to snachet ''
And with fire in his eye
SaidT-G,'Daddy !, can't lie. ="
Any boy Who has d hatyet
Should remember and never forget
This truly noble youth pI
Who always spoke the truth. He
was called the father of his country.
Always keep tliis in mind
And you'll never catch it behind
Never tell a lie