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The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-06-19
Ensign Geer in Bolton.

Ensign S. Hadden Geer, who has
been in the Mexican waters for some
time, aboard the United States Battle
ship Utah, and who has been prom
inently mentioned in the Mexican sit
uation for many months, will arrive
in Belton on the 18th and will spend
two weeks here with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. H. M. Geer. Ensign Geer
will be joined here by his wife, who
will also enjoy Belton's hospitality
for two weeks. Mr.. Geer will return
to his ship Immediately after leaving
Belton.-Belton Journal.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-06-19
The Other Purpose

William j. Burns, the eminent de-
tective, said to an Atlanta reporter
apropos of the Frank case:
Here our friends misread the evil
dence. 1t is easy to misread evidence
you know. For instance
"A farmer the other day met a
tramp carrying a pitchfork
Holy smoke, Weary the farmer
said. Il congratulate you. You're
carrying a pitchfork. That's sure evil
dence that you're going to work at
last
"'Me work? Not on yer life,' the
tramp replied, with a good natured
laugh. Il borrowed this to brile a
sloce o. ham on" New Orleans
States.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-06-19
Fishing, Boating, Bathing.

Spend ten days at Wrightsviile
Beach, the best beach in the South.
Ten day tickets on sale each Thurs
day. $3.50 round trip via U. s, G. S.
and S. A. l.. Phone 1872.
If G.. l.. McEachern, Agent.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-06-19

Blease and Smith came near to
blows on the first day of the State
campaign. What will it be when
things liven up?
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-06-19

John l.. McLaurin has withdrawn
from the gubernatorial race. "Dis-
cretion is the better part of valor"
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-06-19

have brought cheer to the hearts o.
all our people.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-06-19
A FALSE REPORT.

The report is being persistently and
widely circulated by certain office
seekers that the rules adopted by the
recent Democratic State convention
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-06-19
Box and Ice {

Box and Ice Cream Supper.
There will be box and ice cream
supper at Browns Creek church at
o'clock Saturday, June 27. All are
cordially invited to attend. 25 ct
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-06-19

Coat tails will have to be of very
strong material this summer if they
are to help the coat tail swingers.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-06-19
FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 1914.

Don't forget that Union is to have
Chautauqua week beginning July 7.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-06-19

morning of May 20. He was just ]
months old.
When we see the precious blossom
That we tended with such care,
Rudely taken from our bosom,
How our aching hearts despair.
Round his little grave we linger
Till the sun is setting low
Feeling all our hopes have perished
With the flower we cherished so.
He shall sleep but not forever;
There will be a glorious dawn;
We shall meet to part, no never
On the resurrection morn.
He shall sleep but not forever
In the lone and silent grave;
Blessed be the Lord that taketh-
Blessed be the Lord that gave.
Mother.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-06-19

At the age of 10 they called him
Archie; forty years later they chang.
ed it to Archibald.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-06-19
The Funny Giraffe.

"The giraffe is funny thing"
Said Willie Wampus, "golly!
It's neck is such a lofty thing
1t looks more like trolley"
Youngstown Telegram.
"But wait a minute fore you gloat,"
Said little Willie Bunnell;
"FOr if you're gazing down it's throat
1t looks more like tunnel"
-Yonkers Statesman.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-06-19

: While the fool is asking advice the
wise guy gets busy.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-06-19

You may be able to convince your
self that contentment is better than.
great richss--n you have both.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-06-19
In MemOriam.

Uittie William Harold, son of Mr.
and Mrs. C. A. Kirby, died on the
morning of May 20. He was just 16
months old
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-03-14
FIGHTING FoR LIFE
Father and Son, Because the Latter
Tried to Protect His Aged Parents
Let Us All Help Financially.
Colorado State Penitentiary.

Colorado State P~enitentiary.
Hon. N. c. Crews, Dear Sir: 1 am
enclosing herewith a copy of a decis-
ion handed down by the supreme court
of Colorado in regard to my case,
which was hastily tried in district
court of Otero county at La Junta,
Colo, in July, 1911, where l was in
stantly convicted and sentenced to
death and my aged father, a man of
near SO years, was also convicted as
an accomplice and sentenced from 80
to so years at hard labor in state pen
itentiary. | was sentenced to death
for protecting my aged father and
life at the cost of the lives of the two
brutal, inhuman, prejudiced, Negro
hating, lawless policemen who were
assaulting my mother and father, and
seeking to murder me.
But after being denied a new trial
by the judge trying my case, my at
torney, Ex-Judge Lyman L. Henry of
Pueblo, Colo, assisted by w. B. Town.
send, at~torney-at-law Of Denver, Colo,
aided at great expense by good citi-
zens of both races and members of
my lodge, the r. T. Coles lodge, No.
sc, A. F. and A. NJ, Kansas City, Mo-,
and my fathers, Prudent lodge, No. 6,
A. F. and A. NJ, Kansas City, Kas.,
l succeeded in getting our case to the
supreme court, which readily reversed
| tba 51,dupnapf of tho 1nuor antarf and
granted me a new trial which will
500 come.
Now, dear sir, the fight has just
commenced as the ~prejudiced class in
that community are determined that
the sentence imposed on my father
and myself be carried out, and they
will use every means in their power
to gain their hellish ends, and to
thwart all in their desire to see me
get justice. l appeal to you for finan.
cial aid, if you can assist me in any
way through the columns of your pa.
per, or otherwise, to meet the finan
cial demands involved, it will be great
ly appreciated. My reason for sending
you a copy of the supreme courts de
cision and comments, is for you to see
clearly it was not an act trying or at
tempting to defy the law in any way
but one of protecting my parents anC
my life. l again beg to state that
am a worthy member of R. T. Cole
lodge, No. SO, Kansas City, Mo-, anC
my father, Joseph Harris, of Pruden
lodge, No 6, Kansas City, Kas., beins
a 80 degree man and a SO degree gen
tleman. So 1 appeal to you most ca"
nestly, that you may do for us wha
you can. You may refer to your re
spective lodges as to our standing
Should you feel disposed to aid us
forward same to my mother, Mrs
Clara Harris, No. 1919 River street
Canon City, Colo, as she is %strivin!
to gain us justice and every one look
to her to be paid for any expense in
Cured in helping father and me
Please acknowledge receipt to mt
Hoping for your assistance, | am,
Yours respectfully and fraternall
in A. F. and A. NJ,
ROBERT HARRIS.
: No. $3.50, Colorado State Prison,
Canon City, Colorado.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-03-14
u

Whereas, it has pleased the AL
mighty Father, the Creator and Ruler
of Heaven and of Earth, On February
death Angel to the bedside of our be-
loved Companion H. r. Edwards, and
commanded him TO lay aside his work
ing tools on earth; weary Companion
rest from thy labor and work no more.
Whereas believing all things work
together for the good of mankind, we
bow our heads in humble reverence
to the will of Him who doeth all things
Alright, We fully realize that he is not
dead but only sleepeth until thhe res
direction trumpet shall sound. then all
shall rise to give an account of theil
deeds on Earth.
Be it therefore resolved that the
heartfelt sympathy and coincidence
of st. Paul Chapter No. 1, Royal Arch
Masons be extended to the b~ereavej
family and stricken relatives of Com
panion Edwards.
Be 1t further resolved that a copy
of these resolutions be rendered to the
b~ereaved family and a copy to th'
Kansas City Sun, and a copy be places
in the minutes Of the Chapter.
We loved him, yes we loved him, 5ul
the Angels loved him more, fo- they
have gently called him to yonder shin
ing shore.
Committee Attest:
r. F. FULBRIGHT, II. P.
J. w. GROVE, Treas.
GEO. A. JOHNSON, Sec'y.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-03-14
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

Bethel A. M. E. Church, cath and Flora.
lotte st.
Christian Church, 10th and Tracy.
Greenwood Baptist Church, 1889 Ter
race.
Centennial M. E. Church, 19th and
Woodland.
Second Baptist Church, 10th and Char
lotte.
Allen Chapel A. NJ. E. Church, 10th and
Charlotte.
Kansas.
Ebenezer A. NJ. e. Church. 18th and
Tracy.
st. Augustine's P. E. Church, 18th and
Troost.
Vine st. Baptist Church, 1926 Vine St
Pleasant Green Baptist Church, lnde-
pendence and Tracy.
Woodland.
ST. Johns A. NJ. E. Church, 174S Belle
view.
Seventh Day Adventist, 2Srd and Wood
land.
st. Monica's Catholic, 18th and Lydia,
Morning Star Baptist Church. 2311 Vine
Highland Avenue Baptist Church, I'LL
Highland.
Centropolis A. NJ. E. Church, Centrop-
ST. James A. M. E.. z. Church, 1926
Woodland Ave.
Third Baptist Church, Roundtop.
Peoples Mission, 30th and Genssee.
st. Paul's Baptist Church, 10th and
Pilgrim Baptist Church, Gil Charlotte
st.
Calvary Baptist Church, 18th and
Askew.
Bigeiow A. NJ. E. Mission, 9Th ant
Lydia.
Progressive Baptist Church, 29th ant
Summit.
c. M. e. Church.. 1917 Flora Ave.
ct. lan,e, Bap;'st Chur, ii, AUS Mil st
st. Luke's A.. Al II. Chuccn, Ard ant
Prospect Place.
A. M. L. Mission. SOS Grand Ave.
KANSAS CITY, KAN. CHURCHES.
First A. NJ E. Church, Sth n Neb.
Pleasant Green Baptist Church, list an,
Splitlog.
Eighth st. Baptist Church, Sth an,
Oakland.
Metropolitan Baptist Church. 9th an.
Bethel a. NJ. E. Church, Water an,
Steward Streets.
st. Paul A. NJ. E. Church, 21st an,
Ruby.
First Baptist Church, 5th and Neb.
King Solomon Baptist Church, Srd an
ouindaro A. M. E. Church, Quindarc
Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. Rosedale
Kan.
NJ. e. Church. 9th and Oakland.
A. M. e. Cnurch, 4th and Oakland.
Salter Mission, A. M. E. Church, Sout
Park. Kan.
Protestant Episcopal, Bird and Stewart
Second Baptist Church., cath and RUBY
Wesley Chapel NJ. E., 100 Shawnee.
st. Paul A. NJ. E. Zion Church, 400
Adams.
Bethel A. NJ. E. Church. Roselale, Kar
MI. Zion Baptist Church, 4th and Vii
ginia.
Ebenezer A. NJ. E. Church, Sanford an
fremont.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-03-14

That a certain lady was highly en-,
t~ertained on a recent visit to another
town and the Sun gave a glowing ac-
count of the social affairs rendered
her while away. Another lady who
apparently doesn't admire the first
party called up this office and said
You're wasting ink on that old mig
gah, you all was writing up kase she
amt nuthin but a suds buster" Now
what did she mean?
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-03-14

We note with pleasure the growing
interest in the Y. w. C. A. since IL
our annual meeting March End, our
young have been coming in
and calling over the phone desiring
to know when we will meet again or
what We desire them to do. The
Young Women's Christian Association
is the largest organization of women
in the world. Its purpose is to bring
useful in the home, community and
the Church. The membership is one
dollar yearly.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-03-14
GRAND MUSICAL RECITAL.

GRAND MUSICAL RECITAL.
at Convention Hall, June 10, 1914.
Speakers of Note In and Out of
the City Will Be Present.
Music by the Best Talent Procured
Tickets will be on sale at the
leading drug stores of the city
after February Is, 1914.
For further information write
r. F. Quinn, 5714 Main street.
Kansas City, Mo
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-03-14

The local daily press reports that
six white men lured a woman into a
room and criminally mistreated her
this week. No colored man could in
any way be connected with the dread
full affair, so the attention of the pub
lie was recalled by the reminiscent
reporters to an offense committed by
two black brutes" several years ago,
A Negro is sure to be connected up
in every rape offense ever if he must
be found in his grave.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-03-14

That a certain doctor met a well
known citizen the other day and asked
him how he was. And on the follow
ing Saturday the citizen got a bill for
two dollars for services. That's going
some.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-03-14

More than 1000 people struggled for
admission at st. Stephens Baptist
church last Sunday night to hear Rev.
J. w. Nurse preach on Hell" and
among his audience was about 100
hundred prominent white people who
came in a body. DR.. Nurse preached
one of his characteristic sermons and
proved conclusively to his hearers
that hell was a good place to stay
away from. The collection was nearly
800.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-03-14
Y. M. C. A. NOTES

A large audience Of men heard the
well delivered subject Modern Gil
ants" by DR.. Chesteen Smith on last
Sunday. Rev. Beckham of %Independ-
ence will speak on the subject Save
the Boy or Reform the MANI" next
Sunday March 18th, $3.50 p. m.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-03-14

That a handsome pair of silk
tights were found after the Booker
Washington lecture. Speak up, who
lost them?
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-03-14

That a certain husband who has
been entertaining other ladies', for
years found out recently that his wife
had gotten wise and now he's carrying
a big gun threatening to kill him if /
see him. Oh consistency.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-03-14

The City Federation of Women's
Clubs, Mrs. Geo. Minor, President,
which gave a donation of $500 last
week furnished the reception room of
our Association building last Spring
with nice Mission furniture and a
large rug.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-03-14

Miss Eva D. Bowles, City Secretary
for the Colored Association at the
National Y. w C, A. Headquarters
in New York City, is to be the guest
of our Association the latter part of
this month.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-03-14

There is one respect in which the
Negro is not getting more like the
white folks every day. He does not
stand with his own people like the
white folks" do. He easily takes en-
the weaknesses Of his fair criterion,
but he spurns his virtues. In this way
the race is bound to lose more sub
stantial ground than it gains. The
few examples of brave, loyal manhood
and patriotic womanhood make a sor-
ry showing in contrast to tnat great
s%ullen, Indifferent throng which, hav-
ing eyes, sees not; having ears, hear
not.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-03-14

Notice-The Lincoln Theatre at
18th and Vine Streets is an up-to-
date picture show house and deserves
your patronage.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-03-14

That since the girls have gone in
for tight dresses, the dudes are begin
ming to wear skin tight pants. Oh
you pants.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-03-14

That a well known lady ran against
the door jamb the other night which
accounts for an awful black eye.-Uh-
huh.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-03-14

That the affections of a certain
lady for her husband have increased
recently. Why?
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-03-14
MRS. MARY
Y. W. c. A. NOTES

Mrs. DR.. Thompkins will be the
speaker at our Vesper service Sunday,
March 10, at 800 p. m.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-03-14

That no nan living can serve God
and the devil at one and the same
time. Selah.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-03-14

We are asking all our members who
Joined the Y. w. C. A. before or dur
ing March, 1918, to come and renew
their membership or send check.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-03-14

The following note has been one of
the most encouraging notes re eived
by the building committee:
Mr.. VIM. T. Kemper,
Dear Sir:-You will please excuse
me for not sending YOU my last pay
ment for the Y. M. 9. n. any soone
for | am a poor woman and could not
spare it any sooner / hope The under
taking will be a great success.
Respectfully,
MRS. MARY I1UGRES.
The writer is an elderly woman,
working for a mere pittance. She
subscribed and paid $500. She says
that she has a grown son who had not
the advantages Or the restraining in
fuences that the Young Mems Chris
tian Association offers.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-03-14

THAT you a do anything you
please provided you don't get caught.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-03-14

That as a Race we do not know
how to keep our personal feeling out
of our business relations.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-03-14

Negro voters should think carefully
before aligning themselves with any
of the factions into which the old po-
litical parties are breaking up. Let
those fight who started the fray. Elk
perience has shown that the black
man usually gets the worst in all these
intra-party scraps and he is the last
TO be forgiven whel the wai is over.
Our participation into politics should
be intelligent but conservative. We
have no occasion for wild frenzy OF
blatant enthusiasm. AS a rule 1t Is
best to play the waiting policy OF
President Wilson just to see how
things are going to start on. Then
follow the lead that appears the most
honest and patriotic.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-03-14
THEY SAY

THAT a certain house has ten cases
of beer left every Saturday. Why?
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-03-14

On last Tuesday the Parent-Teach-
ers' Associations of all the Colored
schools in Kansas City were organized
into a Federation at the School Board
rooms by Mrs. l.. V. Defrantz of the
Board of Public Welfare and Mrs. NJ,
r. Weeks, Vice President Of the Ma
tional Association Of Mothers. Every
school saw one had a representative
and that one is to be organized short
ly. This is a record to be proud of
as it surpasses the record of the white
schools. Miss Anna H. Jones was
elected President and Mrs. T. w. H.
Williams, Vice President. An Execu-
tive Committee was appointed which
will meet once a month and the Fed
Grafton once every two months.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-07-17
MONEY ORDER GETS
 MAN IN TROUBLE
He Negotiates Improperly Endorsed Order and is Accused of False
 Pretense.

Mark Bradberry, brick mason will be given a hearing this alter noon by Justice l.. E. Cheek On the charge of false pretense. He was ar rested yesterday by Deputy Consta- ble D. w. Higinbotham anG was com mitted to jail in default of S300 bond.
 Cranberry gave a money order lor $6 which was improperly endorsed to Meyer Lerner, who conducts a stand at 223 Main street in payment for pair of eyeglasses and 25-cent ring The money order was given to him by woman in Louisiana, who in- stead of signing her name at 'he top of the order affixed it at the hotrom, which made it void unless lie could secure her signature at the top. After the money order was given him he woman left for Louisiana aad MT. Cranberry took it to the local post office to cash it, but payment was refused him On the ground that it was improperly signed. An effort was also made to cash it at Kings land.
 The officers claim that Bradberry gave the order to Lerner knowing that it was of no value unless prop erly signed by the woman
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-07-17
Train With Regulars.

New York, July 16.-Ten batterles of field artillery in this city and twS upstate will be sent to the Govern ment Camp in Instruction for Fjelt Artillery at Tobyhanna, Penn, Basln ming today, the First Battalicn Of the Second Field Artillery has gone into camp, whede they will remain unti July 26th. Then, the Second battal' ion of the First Field Artillery IT charge of Col. Rogers, will encami later. The encampment is almost ei'' tirely at the expense of the hoYern ment as it was not necessary cvcl 10 transport field equipment. Col Walton. in charge of the Nat1olal guard headquarters here, was mucN pleased by this arrangement, which he said would solve the problem c1 giving this branch of the service tlcio work notwithstanding the limited appropriation voted by the last Leg islature.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-07-17
ESCAPES FROM THE
 STAR CITY PRISON
Alleged B0otlegger Surprises Turnkey and Succeeds in Gaining His
 Liberty,

Star City, July 15.-Yesterday morn ing James Clark, an alleged bootleg ger made his escape from jail here
 James Clark and Shelby Grant were arrested at Gould, charged with boot logging, and brought here for trial last Monday. A preliminary hearing was commenced before Justice of the Peace G. M. Ford and continuance granted until Friday and they were placed in jail. Yesterday morning Grover McGraw, son of Sheriff Nc Graw, carried breakfast to the prison CTS, and Clark, seeing an opportunity to escape, made rush for McGraw threw him to the floor and jumped through the jail door which was un- locked. By the time McGraw could get up and out of the jail Clark was some distance away. The alarm was given, but no one got near enough tC stop him before he entered the woods and up to this time he has succeeded in eluding the officers.
 Grant, who was brought here on the same charge. made no effort to es- cape.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-07-17
FAMILY NARROWLY
 ESCAPES BURNING
Members of R. A. Poole Household Asleep When
 Fire Starts.

Awakening to find the entire roof of their house in flames was the thrilling experience of R. A. Poole and mem- bers of his family early yesterday morning when practically all of the household goods were destroyed, and the roof and back part of the house burned.
 The fire department made a quick run to the scene. Two lines of hose were laid and the blaze extinGuished shortly after their arrival. Three trunks and a wardrobe were the only pieces of household goods saved. The fire was not discovered until it had gained such headway that the mem bers of the family were forced to flee from the burning building in their night clothes. The origin of the fire is unknown.