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The Washington times., 1913-02-03
RIVER WATCHMAN
AND BROTHER FINED
Alexandra Men Are Convicted of mpersonang Police Officer:
in Breaking Into CoIored Mans Home.
Other News From River Town.

flames by filling buckets with water
from the river, but their efforts were
not successful. The Alexandria fire de-
partment went TO the shipyard at the
foot of Franklin street. but there was
no way in which they could cross the
river, and were therefore unable to
render help.
Jasper wilkins, colored, was shot and
instantly killed at his home at Queen
City, Alexandria county, SATURDAY
night by Dennis watkins, colored. who
tentions to his wife. The bullet enter
ed just left of the heart. and Wilkins
death was instantaneous. His body was
brought to Alexandria for burial and
the funeral took place this afternoon.
watkins was arrested and is locked up
in the Alexandria county jail. A coro-
ner's jury, summoned by Coroner 8: T.
Ashton. brought in a verdict that Wat
kins came came to his death by bull
let wound inflicted by a pistol in the
hands of Watkins.
Mrs Mary Elizabeth GLADDEN.. wife
of Jonathan GLADDEN., aged forty-eight
years, died at her residence in West
End on Saturday night. Her funeral
took place this afternoon from Sherron
Church.
Announcement Is made of a series of
sermons to be given each Tuesday
night during Lent at st. Paurs Church
by five Of the professors Of the Theo-
logical Seminary of virginia. as fol-
lows: February II. the Rev. DR.. Craw-
Wallis; February %, the Rev. DR.. LBer-
ryman Green: March 4, the Rev. Paca
Kennedy; March II, the Rev. w. c.
Bell.
The Washington times., 1913-02-03
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU,
ALEXANDRIA, VA. FEE. 4

Charged with impersonating police
officers. entering the house OF a resi-
dent without warrant and assaultIng
Alexander Roy, colored, Alpheus Robey,
a watchman on the river front. and his
brother, John Robey, were fine $50 each
IN the police court by Justice Cation
today. According to the testimony Of
Virginia Bell, who lives at SIS Gibbon
street, the two men made two visits to
her house. Early Christmas morning
they pretended to be looking for a man
whom they said was hidden In the
house. They went from room to room
insulting and frightening the woman's
children and finally spent the night in
the kitchen.
Last Friday morning they returned
again and repeated their former per-
formance. Alexander Roy, who lives in
the house, interfered and was taken
from the place by the two men and
assaulted.
The Washington times., 1913-02-03
Combination
Cereal Cooker
and Egg Poacher
FREE

This most useful of all house
hold utensils given away this
week with every SOC can of A
& P Baking Powder.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-12-05
Engagement Announced.

The following announcement has
been received with interest in Union:
Mrs. Charles Henry Alexander an
nounced the engagement of her
daughter, Frances to Mr.. Dunbar
Robb, of Charleston, the marriage to
lake place on the 31st of December
at the home of the brides mother.
Miss Alexander is an unusually at
tractive and clever young woman,
having been librarian here for sever
al years. She is daughter of the
late Charles Henry Alexander and
grand daughter of Major ]. w. Nc
Lure, withal being charming rep
resentative of family long, identified
with the States best social and civic
life.
Miss Alexander numbers hel
friends by the hundreds and the an
nouncement of her approaching mar
riage is received with cordial interes
in Union and throughout the State.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-12-05
JUDGE DECLARES WILL VALID

The will of the late Miss Sophronia
Whitmire has been admitted to pro-
bate. The contest which has been GO
ing on for some months came to a
hearing some time ago before Judge
w. D. Kirby, Probate Judge of Cher
okee county, Judge Johnson being
disqualified owing to the fact that he
had drawn the will. At hearing
before w. D. Kirby, Probate Judge of
Cherokee county at Union some time
age, considerable testimony was TAX
en-, Judge Kirby found and held in his
decree that Miss Whitmire did exc
cute tire will offered for probate, and
thst pf. had mental capacity to make
ths W. .n1sat the will expressed hel
Wisnes' W., that she made it freely
sssd~veiuA is p&-. ,-sAhoest: any undue
influence ba.new ysught - s6ssksrml ]
her, and that the win was her vai,,
will. - a
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-12-05
MASTERS SALES
LAST MONDAY

Master R. C. Williams sold quite
a number of lots and tracts of land
here Monday. The sales were: Four
lots of the John A. FAINT Real Estate
Co., lands sold to w. w. Johnson for
$72. One tract of 81 acres in Bogans-
Vile township sold to ]. B. Smith
for $1,46O. One house and lot in
Jonesville sold to E. l.. Littlejohn for
$4O0. Tract of $50 acres in Pinckney
township sold to Robt. Bentley for
$1,000. One tract of 425 acres in
Goshen Hill township, part of the
Crawforl estate, bought by Mrs. Sue
F. Beatty for $4,205, another tract of
1875 acres from the same estate and
purchased by the same party for
$4OO; another tract from the same
estate and containing 85 acres bought
by the same party for 1925. One
house and lot on Church street, be.
longing to the Crawford estate, solo
to J. A. Wilburn for $2.41O. One
house and lot on Harris Heights, Un
ion, sold to B. B. Going for $3.50. One
lot belonging to the Crawford estate
sold to Ed. Green for $130. Tract o.
100 acres partly in Union and partl!
in Spartanburg county, belonging t.
the Quinn estate, soil to the heirs fo
lS2S70.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-12-05
SUNDAY SCHOOL
RALLY TUESDAY

A grand Sunday school rally was
held Tuesday afternoon and evening
in the auditorium of the First Pres
jbyterian church. The meeting was in
the interest of the Interdenomina-
tional movement, and was largely at
tended. Among the visitors and
speakers were Mr.. w. c. Pearce, of
Chicago, Miss Grace Vandiver, state
secretary and Rev. w. H. X. Pendle-
ton, of Spartanburg. Miss Vandiver
and the Rev. Mr.. Pendleton spoke in
the afternoon and Mr.. Pearce at
night. Union comfy has been asked
to contribute $3.50 to the expense of
the interdenominational work and a
collection was taken Tuesday evening
to $259.15, just $9.15 more
than their apportionment. Quite a
of out-of-town visitors at
tended the meetings.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-12-05
Roland Coleman Writes
Letter to JOneSVille
Citizen.
The Letter Postmarked Salt
Lake City, Utah-Says He
Will Leave For Australia to
Be Gone Four Years-He is
a Brother of Harry Coleman.

A letter was received last week by
prominent Jonesville citizen from
Roland Coleman, brother of Harry
Coleman, giving instructions as to
his fathers estate. This son left
home many years ago, and had not
been heard from for several years.
Those who have seen the letter ex-
press the firm conviction that it was
written by Roland Coleman. This
gentleman who received the letter is
satisfied it was written by Roland
Coleman. The letter, omitting the
name of the addressee, is as follows:
Denver, Colorado, Nov; IT, 1913.
"Dear you are
the last man l saw from Jonesville,
S. c., l will. write you a few lines.
This leaves me we'll but not satisfied,
since seeing what / have in the pa
pers. 1 want Cousin John Kendrick
to take charge of my part of the
land and my part of the money and
take care of it for me and pay him
self for his trouble. Mr., myself
and two other fellows will start on q
trip to Australia in two or three days
and we will be gone at least three
. years. Tell John Kendrick if he
doesn't hear from me in four years
that he can have my land and money
to do as he pleases with. ! don't
want Harry to have any of my part
! after doing like he has. When left
home, John Kendrick did something
for me that l never will forget. II
was something that my own folks
would not do for me. Mr.. --l
= left Roanoke, Va. and went to Ohio
III have been in several states since
= that. would come home if it was
not for this trip. The boys that + al
going with have got bunch Of IlQlk
ey. It will not cost me axaythip6 z
"A gltakesthe trip. Tell John may
a draw on HIM 40r come pnor btne
! itime. Mr.-- lido III ink q vii
z ever. nee the old homes =.
& TIWrite again il 7 lye. WQu
: 'sxSs4a litter tTSEas sssR.: %stFF
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-12-05
Exciting Basket Ball Game.

There was an exciting game of
basket ball on Thanksgiving after
noon between the Sophomore and the
Freshman class of the Union high
school, which resulted in favor of
the Freshmen, the score being to 8.
There " large crowd in attend
ance and they were excited to an ex-
tent on account of 40 minutes of hard
playing, the score then being to g.
The members of the teams insisted
on playing three minutes longer to
see if they could break the tie. After
an exciting half minute play the
game was decided by brilliant field
throw by Bartles, making the score
8 to 6.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-12-05
WILL mon POSTOFFICE
TO NENQUARTERS DEC. Is
Posfofice Will Be TraAred Into Handsome New Building on
That Day-Incfons of Interest TO Public
Given 6by Postmaster Young

old ones which may necessitate a
change in numbers.
The force of clerks and carriers
will use every effort to make the
change with as little inconvenience
to the public as possible but COM
plete change of base with many di-
visions and subdivisions will cause
some confusion and we ask that a
great deal of patience be exercised
by those having business with the
post Office till they have time to get
Strengthened out.
The work on the building has not
vet been finished nor has the furni-
1ture arrived, but Postmaster Young
dSsays he has orders to move the 18th,
Hand will be on the job by that date,
8 trusting that the workmen will be out
> of the way in the work room and that
i he may be able to operate without
4 having to use any of old equipment
: tfhe building and furnishings are
: |Mual to any in the State and those
e tho have seen other buildings in
Srm us that the lobby in Unions
e tilding is one of the finest in th'
y Auth. We will attempt to give I
3 filler description in the near futur
$ Wien things are in more complet
s ohdition.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-12-05
Musical Program at sedalia.

SEDALIA, Noy.29-On Friday
evening, Nov. %, the spacious audi
torium Of Sedalia school was bril-
liantly illuminated, both with lights,
and the bright countenance of a
large number of people, (among
them was Messrs Byrd, Browne, and
Bennett, of South Carolina college,,
who had assembled to witness the
beautiful program rendered by Miss
Beatrice Wilburn, instructor of the
music department in the city graded
school Of Union, 8. c., together with
her sister, and number Of her pu-
pills, also Miss Hunter, teacher in
Sedalia school. Each number reflect
ed much credit to the various mem
bers of the program, which. was a
rare treat, and much enjoyed by all
Other features of the evening was
the selling Of boxes, cakes, cake
walks, etc. The young ladies from
Union were entertained over night,
by kind friends of the school, return
ing home in a couple of automobiles
Through kindness of Mr.. Mitchum
Mr.. Storm remained over night and
took some of them back in his car tc
their various homes. Quite large
sum was realized; these funds will
go towards paying for a piano which
the enterprizing trustees have re.
Gently purchased. The school desires
to express sincere gratitude to Mis-.
Wilburn, Mr.. Saunders and others
also to thank those present for their
kind patronage. We hope to have
other entertainments during the
school year.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-12-05

Postmaster L. G. YoungL an
nounced that he will move 4 post
Office into the government lding
Saturday, the 18th. On thatb the
morning mail arriving from Stan
burg at 8:35 and from Coluri, at
9:20 will be opened and distribh in
the old post Office, but mails afing
after these two will be distrib4l in
new building. The general d&ery
and money order business will be
moved at noon. -
Boxes in new office will be asial.
ed to holders of old boxes to ehd b
quarter, December 81, for which thu,
have paid; but they will be requirS
to deposit 20 cents for each new k&
they get and only three new keys wi
be issued to any one box. Old key
are not exchangeable for new ont
but will be redeemed for 20 cent
each, to the limit of issue for eac
box as the case may be, when pr,
sented within the next thirty days Al
ter the 18th and found to open til
correct box.
The new Office will be opened som
time next week, probably Thursda
or Friday, for the convenience of bo
holders getting new assignments {
and keys. The new boxe
are not numbered in same order a
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-12-05
Will Purchase Park.

At recent meeting of the city
council it was carried that a city
park be purchased. The motion was
carried by vote of three to two, and
will be located between West Main
street and South street. The park
will contain about g acres and is
made up of part of the Flynn land,
land of the Excelsior Knitting mills
and the Nicholson lands. The price
to be paid is about $1,000 per acre.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-12-05
STORE DESTROYED BY FIRE

The store of Mr.. F. M. Adams was
destroyed by fire last Thursday morn
ing about two o'clock. The postoffice
at Adamsburg was located in this
store, and also destroyed. The build
ing and entire contents were burned
10 ashes. The building and contents
were valued at $4,000 and the insur-
ance was $4,000.
The fire was discovered by Mr..
Adams son and some other young
men who had been possum hunting
and were preparing to begin making
fire for big barbecue the follow
ing day. Young Adams saw a-light
in the store windows and gave the
alarm. Before anything. could be done
the whole store was IN. flas1es. ;,
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-12-05
Death of Mr.. l.. B. Tucker.

Mr.. L. B. Tucker, who was stricken
with paralysis on the streets here
last Saturday, died at the Central
hotel Wednesday morning at a
o'clock. He never regained conscious
mess and could not be carried to his
home, eight miles from Union.
Mr.. Tucker was 81 years Of age
and leaves a wife and four grown
sons. The burial was conducted We'd
nesday at Padgetts Creek church,
where Mr.. Tucker was a member of
that church.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-12-05
County Teachers Association.

The teachers of Union county met
Saturday, Nov. 20, and organized a
County Teachers Association. The
following officers were elected: pres.
Miss Mary Fleming; vice pres. Prof.
A. C. Flora; secretary and treasurer
Mrs. M. C. Wharton.
The committee on program: Prof.
Davis Jeffries, chairman; Mrs. L. o.
Belue and Miss Eva Ellerbe.
The next meeting will be held JAN
uary 10, 1914. Every teacher is urg-
ed to be present as the organization
will then be completed. An interest
ing program will also be given.
Mary c. Wharton, Sec'y.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-12-05
Death of Mrs. ]. E. Williams.

Mrs. ]. E. Williams died Tuesday
night at her home at Monarch M Ills
and was buried in the city cemetery
Thursday morning.
Mrs. Williams had been in ill
health for six months and her death
had been regarded as imminent for
some time. She leaves husband
and four children, all grown. Her
children are Mr.. d. w. Williams, of
Ottaray Mills, Mr.. Lide Williams, of
Monarch, Mrs. J. T. Going, of Lynch
burg and Miss Mamie Williams.
Mrs. Williams lived a consistent
Christian life and was a member of
the Baptist church. . She was 65
years of age.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-12-05
Christ mas BaZarr.

Grace Sewing Circle will hold a
bazarr Friday and Saturday, Decem-
ber 18th and 18th. All kinds of fan
cy work and good things to eat will
be on sale.
Watch next weeks paper and find
out the place. This circle holds a
bazarr every year just before Christ
mas and many people take advantage
of the opportunity to purchase pres
ents for the holidays.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-12-05
'''.xsvws
Re- Z
- SeRls',RHoDaAhSas a. !

Crisp ttse.aA. Ia.nA. Nov. 90 -. +.
solemnisssn issssnsoa sa' at half hlIon ea.. We'd
of this plaesasse, of Miss past twe
beautifully decSFtt Rbos Annie u.
white by the manyIst %. Was i
bride. Just before the c. church q
Promise Me" was sweetly 2een &9
Miss Irene Strother with Mrs. h. VI.
Harndon at the organ. Promptly I
the hour mentioned the bridal party;
entered the church, preceded by the
ushers, Messrs w. D. Burley and T.
B. Hutchinson. They were followed
by the bridesmaids, Misses Ruth Kay
and Irene Strother dressed in lingerie
dresses wearing large velvet hats and
carrying quantities of pink carna-
itions. The bride wearing a becoming
travelling suit of dark blue cloth with
her father, and was met at the altar
by the groom and his best man, Mr..
George Tolbert of Greenwood. The
bride was attended by her maid Of
bia.
The ceremony was most interest
ling and impressive one and was read
by Rev. C. T. Blackburn, and inter
preted in the sign language by Rev.
w. T. Walker, president of Cedar
Springs Institute.
There were many out of town visi-
tors to witness the marriage of this
popular young couple and )nany
handsome and useful presents were
received by them. Immediately after
the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Rhodes
left for bridal trip after which they
will be at home to their friends in
Walhalla.-Greenville News.
Mr.. Rhodes is we'll known in Union,
having lived here for quite a while
and worked on The Times, and has a
host of friends who wish him and
his bride many happy years of mar
lied bliss.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-12-05
Services at Gilcad.

Rev. A. o. Allison and Mrs, Allison
came to Jonesville Wednesday after
noon and held services at Gilead
church Thursday morning. The SUBJ
ject was Thanksgiving" and after
service Mrs. Allison made an inter-
esting talk after which a collection
was taken up for Connie Maxwell or
phaange. $40 worth of provisions
were brought together, also $500 in
money sent. These things were turn
ed over to the Southern railway who
shipped them free of charge. We
hope Mr.. and Mrs. Allison will come
again. We enjoyed having them.
Telephone.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-12-05
Boys Corn Club Exhibit.

The Boys Corn Club exhibit will be
held Saturday, Dec 6, at the Cham
ber of Commerce rooms and the ,oys
re urged to get their exhibits in
place as early as possible. Mr.. Ell
lott, the district agent will be here
and deliver an address after which
the prizes will be awarded.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-12-05
To Celebrate 5Oth Anniversary.

Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Williams, of
Glendale, will celebrate the 50th an
niversary of their wedding on Dec. 8.
Their four sons, Mr.. Both Williams,
of Texas, and Messrs j. B., R. c., and
R. H. Williams, all of Union, have
on that day There are many friends
and throughout the county who unite
in wishing them great happiness.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-12-05
Annual stockholders Meeting.

Annual StockhOlders Meeting.
The annual stockholders meeting
of Monarch Mills was held last
Thursday. Messrs S. M. Milliken, F.
J. Hale, and E. M. Green were among
the nonresident stockholders who at
tended the meeting.
The report of the treasurer, Mr..
Emslie Nicholson, was highly graft
flying to the stockholders. The large
addition to this mill is now nearing
completion. The usual semi-annul
dividend of 1-2 per cent was declar-
ed.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-12-05
Will Buy Fine Pipe Organ.

The congregation of the First
Presbyterian church will install
handsome, ney pipe organ. They
have already raised subscription
amounting to nearly $4,000, and will,
ut an early day, purchase the organ
and have it installed.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-12-05
fh,tssa ssaA+><@<+*t.t.t.Ez6d
parties were Lvssen.. Efine
Kerhulas-Goodman.

Mr.. Ernest kerhulas and Miss AnN
ma Goodman, of Union, were united
in holy matrimony Wednesday even
ing, Nov. 26. The marriage ceremony
was pronounced. by Rev. L. L. Wag-
non at his residence in Union. Quite
a number of relatives and friends at
tended the ceremony.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-12-05

DR.. j. G. Going went to Columbia
last week to see the football game
between Carolina and the Citadel
Mr.. Otis Going is a member of the
Carolina football team and is doing
fine work,
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-12-05

Mr.. M. C. Crosby, who has been
with the Union Hardware company
for several months, has returned to
Santuc and accepted position with
Mr.. l.. b. Jeter. He will leave about
Jan. 1, and his friends here wish him
much success.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-12-05

Miss Ada Hancock, of Columbia,
spent the weekend with friends in
Union.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-12-05
West.HaWkins.

Mr.. p. ". West and Mass Leva
Hawkins, of; pt5niel, srs United in
|matrimo1y =. Apesday evening, Nov
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-05
SIS Petticoats $3.50

Clinging Silk Petticoats and Jersey Top
Petticoats that fit smoothly and snugly
over the hips Surely they re the best style
adapted to the present dress models. All
new spring shades-both dark and light
Made Of messaline and chiffon taffeta. !,
(pettcoats- -and FIoer)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-05

Milady's perfume is better for coming
from the Orient. Vantine's Oriental Toll
ct Water, in all odors is the preference The
most pleasing and delightful toilet water
for the bath, and the price is special.
(Embroideres-Man FIoor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-05
$3.50 Dress Patterns $4.08

Piquant beauty in these new bordered
voile dress patterns. They are refreshingly
dainty. 5 yards to the pattern. 48 inches
wide, Self colored border in old rose gray,
tan, and blue. White grounds with pink,
blue, green and lavender borders
Cotton 0oods-Main FIoorl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-05
These articles are promised at
these prices on Opening days only
Wednesday and Thursday.
$25 Dresses S19.05

Beautiful fancy brocade ribbons for
sashes, dress trimmings and hair ribbons.
All the new spring colors in the collection.
7 1-2 inches wide and good quality.
(Rbbons--Main FIoor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-05
Loveman, Joseph g Loeb
$3.50 Silk Hose 95c

Women's pure silk hose in black, white
and tan. Warranted all silk thread with
deep double garter top. Inner lined sole,
heel and toe of Isle. High spliced heel.
One Of the best wearing hose you will find.
(iosiery-Man FIoor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-05
SIS Waists $3.50

They are charming these blouses of the
! better kind. More like Paris models than
anything else you have seen at the price.
Made of lingerie, voiles and crepes. All well
made and fashioned of soft materials.
(shirt Waists-2nd FIoor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-05
IS Lace Curtains $2.75

Dainty Lace Curtains. Never such pref
ty creations as shown this season. Clunyg
edge mounted on French net Made full
width and length. Now is the time to pur
chase before Spring house-cleaning begins.
(curtans-- 3rd Floor)
The chronicle=news., 1913-01-21

or thr Court Of sun and Stars. $50
feet in width from east to west and
?c0 feet along its main axis. AT the
south end of the court will be the
huge tower. designed by Ncssrs. Carr
rere * Hastings. rising 400 feet in
height and dominating the architecture
of the exposition. The upper portion
of tn. tower viii tall. the form OF ter
races leading up to Il group OF figures
surrounding globe tyii!ylng the
world, The tower VIII be studded with
Jewels. which VIII glitter liite diamonds
when s-archliShts are turned upon
them. ~ the Dasc OF the tower. which
Will occupy an acre In extent. VIII II" u
huge arcade l.1 feet high. beneath
Which the visitor may enter into the.
Court of Sun ana stars from tic south
garden. In the vault"h nrchways OF
the tower Itself viii BE- grpupcd 1t So
ries of mural paintings d"sisnrd b.
Mr.. Jules Gucrin and expressing the
keynote Of the exposition color scheme,