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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-19
ALL TEACHERS ARE
URGED To ATTEND
TALLAHASSEE MEET

The program Of the Florida Educa-
donal Association which has been dis
ributed throughout the state by
Chairman Chas. M. Jones, Of the exec
ut1ve committee, indicates that the
meeting from December 2sth to Soth
will be interesting, profitable and in
structive to all Florida teachers. How
many teachers from this county are
going to attend it? To a large ex-
tent, and In most instances the answer
each teacher makes to this question
Will mark him or her as truly pro-
gressive or unprogressive.
Railway fares have been reduced to
a moderate rate, hotel charges are
reasonable, and school boards of
very largs number Of counties have
Egnifed their intention to help the
teachers defray the necessary ex-
penses Of attending the most import
ant meeting to be held In the state,
Practically every teacher in Escambia
county should go, and from the open
ing night until the close attend all
the meetings and join in the group
discussions Of educational matters
vital to Florida, both In the audi
forum and between sessions.
Superintendent Edwards can ten
you more IN detail about the meet
ings. If teacher does not attend,
he should be able to offer some ex-
ceedingly good excuse, for officials
and patrons are deeply interested In
what teachers do to show themselves
progressive, and they will likely be
inquisitive about your attending.
County board members and trustees
themselves might well take a few
days of and, along with superintend-
ent and teachers, attend the associa-
tion IN large numbers. In many Of
tho most progressive Florida counties
they have been attending for years.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-19
.FLOR|DA's RICH
. men OWN UP To IT
ACCORDING TO LATE CENSUS
BULLETIN, THIS STATE HAS
TEN WHOSE INCOMES ARE
ABOVE $4,000 PER YEAR

Washington, Dec. 1S.-The state Of
Florida has ten millionaires, 10 say
nothing Of numerous near-million-
aires, according to the annual report
Of the commissioner Of internal reve-
nue., which has been made public.
Counting s per cent as an average
rate ON investments and $50, 900 az an
average annual income on $1,000, 900,
the state Of Florida has exactly ten
millionaires, the report shows, for
there ara ten persons In the state
who report having had incomes of
$50, 900 or more during the calendar
year 1914.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-19
PLEASANT HILL

Pleasant Hill, Dec. 18.-Rev. I. L
Roberts, Of Pensacola, Is conducting
services at the Baptist church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Willis, Of Cen
tury, spent Sunday at the home Of
their mother, Mrs. Conway.
Mrs. J. NJ. FfIlingim and Mrs. Stat
ford and daughter, Miss Daisy, were
in Flomaton last Wednesday.
Mr.. d Stanton, Of Canoe, Ala, Is
visiting at the home Of G. r. Stanton
this week at Bluff Springs.
Mr.. Trammel Conway was In Cen
tury last Friday.
Miss Evelyn Moore Is on the sick
list this week.
Miss Nellie Brewton, Of Bluff
Springs, was a pleasant caller at the
home Of her aunt, Mrs. Stafford, last
Thursday.
Mrs. Josie Bailey and Mrs. Cora
Toomer were In Century last Wednes-
day afternoon shopping.
Messrs. Robert Fillingim, Taylor
Moore and Kyler Stafford were in
Pensacola one day last week.
Mrs. Estelle Toomer has been Wis
iting relatives at Flomaton for the
past week.
Mr.. Greenhut, Of Pensacola, passed
through here Tuesday morning en-
route to Flomaton, Ala.
Mrs. Josie Bailey and Clifford
Toomer were in Martinsville last
Thursday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Stafford and
daughters have been visiting in Pen
sacola several days this week.
Mr.. Dickson passed through Mon
day.
| The Escambia Veneer Co. is run
ming ON full time now.
Robert Fillingim, Of Bluff Springs
was IN the Deep Water City Tuesday
Mr.. G. r. Stanton, who lives abou,
| two miles from here, had the misfor-
tune to lose one of his vacant houses
near here a few nights ago. The
origin of the fire is unknown.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-19
.MOL|NO To ELECT
! MAYOR JANUARY Il.
4
TOWN COUNCIL, WHICH HELD
MEETING LAST WEEK, Or
DERED PLANS FOR ELECTION
TO BE HELD NEXT MONTH.

Moline will on January II hold its
second annual election, and at meet
ing, which was held last week, made
plans for the holding of said election
on January IL, when mayor, mar
shall, clerk and council of five men
will be cheesn.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-02-19
Believe Danger Zone De-
cree Develops Dangers.
NO REPLY RECEIVED
However, Relations Between
Gerard and Berlin Authorities
Are Said to be as Cordial
as Ever, Despite Crisis
i'm Affairs Now
Existing.

Washington, Feb. 17.-Secretary
Bryan said tonight that no reply
had been received from Germany to
the American note concerning sub
marine attacks on the belligerent mer
chant vessels in the new sea war
zones under the German admiralty's
proclamation which goes into effect
tomorrow. If a reply to the procla-
nation Cf the United States had been
delivered in Berlin to Ambassador
Gerard, the state department hao
not been apprised of the fac..
Publication tonight of the .sx. of
Great Britain's complete reply tc the
American communication concerning
contrabrani ard neutral shipping,
which contains warning that if Ger
many abaalons the principles of in
ternational law by refusing to verif,
the character CT a merchant ship Ee-
fore attacking. England may not be
bound to the rules hitherto accepted
injected into the general situation
further uncertainties on which the
development of the next few days
were generally expected to have an
important bearing.
While White House and state de-
partment officials did not discuss
what might be done if any American
vessels or lives should be lost in the
| war zones, it Was admitted on all
sides that the situation was frought
with many grave possibilities.
Representatives of the German gov
ernment are entirely friendly in their
conferences with Ambassador. Gerard,
and there is nothing to show that
officially there has been any change
in the good relations which have
hitherto existed.
The manner of carrying out the
submarine campaign is awaited here
with considerable anxiety. 1t was
hoped that since negotiations with
neutral governments were pending
the German proclamation would not
actually be carried into effect for a
few days.
May Go in Place.
Many American vessels will be in
the war zones in the next few davs,
and these will be afforded, it is be-
lieved, an opportunity to reach their
destinations.
The recent suggestions from Ger
man sources that American merchant
| ilen HliShI escape dCIack III conveyed
by an American warship has not met
with approval in naval circles here
1t was suggested that the threatened
British retaliation for the German
war zone order may be blockade of
the German coast. In that case not
even an American man of war would
have the right to pass the blockade
lines alone.
Formal notice by the British of the
blockade and recognition of it by The
United States would at once remove
from the field of diplomacy negotia-
tions on all questions relating to the
right of neutral nations to send car
goes of food to the civil population
of the blockade state.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-02-19
Fun Lovers Club Gives Valentine
Party.

The Fun Lovers Club entertained
at a valentine party last Saturday
at the West End school building and
every one was in a mood for a good
time and had it. The club is composed
of thirty-two members and each
member was allowed to invite one
guest. The rooms were charmingly
decorated in red and white and hearts
were in evidence everywhere, each
person wearing tiny red one.
Games were entered into with Zest
and the fortunes which were drawn
from the magic fortune pie created
great deal Of fun.
Mrs. o. F. Bennett, who made this
delightful evening possible was ably
assisted by Miss Mary Flynn, Mrs.
T. P. Kennedy, Misses Cathrine
Thomson, and Dorothy Bennett. Mu-
sic was furnished throughout the
evening by Mrs. Oscar Sullivan and
Miss Catharine Thomson, and the
honor guests were Mrs. c. r. Rob-
ertson and Mr.. o. F. Bennett.
Delicious ices and pound cake and
homemade candies were served the
guests and each one voted this the
most delightful party the Fun Lovers
have given vet.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-02-19
WILL LECTURE
NEXT WEEK
Mrs. Amy c. Weech, Organizer
of the w. &. T. IT,, Will
Make Three Addresses
Here Next Week.

Mrs. Amey C. Weech, state or
ganizer of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union of America, will
speak in Union next week as fol-
lows: Monday night at the High
School auditorium, Tuesday night at
the Second Baptist church and We'd
nesday night at the Baptist church
at Monarch. The public is cordially
invited to attend these lectures and
hear this distinguished woman.
No admission will be charged but
a free will offering will be taken
which is turned into the state treas
ury and used for the prohibition
lcauSe.
Mrs. Weech has spoken in most
of the principal cities of America
and has clear and forceful way of
presenting her views and holds the
attention of her hearers. She will
probably hold an afternoon meeting
for ladies only, but this will be de-
|tided later and announcements made
bit the opening lecture.
Mrs. Joseph Sprott, State presf
dent of the w. C. T. U. is very anx-
lous to have an organization in Un-
lon and has on several occasions
made attempts to place one of then
lecturers here without success. She
wishes it understood that men are
not only invited to this lecture bat
urged to attend.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-02-19
DEATH OF A i )
GOOD WOMN
Mrs. S. A. Porter Died afHei
Home Last Friday AfferI
Brief IIIness---Buned
at New Hope.

Mrs. S. A. Porter died at her BIN.
in Jonesville, Friday evening andaas
buried the following day at New
Hope church, two miles south ofthat
place. She had been in feeble hath
for some. time, but became serit Az
i'll only two or three days pri9 to
her death. Her death was a s{erp
shock to her friends and relatvs.
Mrs. Porter leaves one sister, hrs
Mary Gillian, of Union, and pne
brother, Mr.. D. B. FAINT, of Satuc.
Her husband, Mr.. Marian Porter, IRE.
ceded her to the grave about Thirty
five years. Her surviving childsr
are: Mrs. R. A. Whitlock, of JoAes
vile; Mrs. David Baker, of Shelby
N. c.; Mrs. E. M. Penny. of PacoSet
and Mr.. H. w. Porter, of JonesviHe
Mrs. Porter was woman of gentl
disposition and was possessed of
kindly heart. She was slow to judg
harshly and her deeds of kindnes
were many. She was a faithful
christian and lived each day in
state of preparation for the final sum
mons.
Her body was laid to rest besid
that of her husband and son, il
New Hope burying ground.
The community in which this goo,
woman lived is poorer by reason o
her departure.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-02-19
Work of Incendiary.

The store of Mr.. j. N. Hall, just
beyond the northern city limits, came
near being destroyed by fire last
Friday night. The store was robbed
and then set on fire. When Mr.. Hall
went in Saturday morning he found
a fire smouldering in box of waste
paper and the wall blackened TIE
floor and the paper in the box hao
been saturated with kerosene before
the match had been applied. The only
thing that saved the building was the
fact that the paper in the box and
the floor around was impregnated
with salt, caused by the nearness of
the meat box. The burning salt
caused the fire to smother after the
kerosene had burned. But even so,
it was very narrow escape, for the
wall was scorched black to the cell
ing. Quite good deal of groceries
had been removed from the building
by the burglar.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-02-19
City Bond Issue Carries

The city of Union voted upon the
question of increasing by $25, 900 the
bond issue for the water works sys-
tenn. Those In favor of the issue
were 251, while the total vote cast
in opposition was but %, giving an
overwhelming majority in favor of
the increase. Those familiar with
the condition knew that the increase
was imperative, for on more than
one occasion the water has been so
low as 20 cause serious danger to
the city, to say nothing as to the
health of the citizens. 1t is under
stood that the work of improvement
Yill--sDe pressed, rapidly as pos
sfbie SO as to avoid the danger that
might arise from scant water sup
ply the coming summer.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-02-19

Kershaw is proud of these things
for which he stood in his campaign
and for his able race, which was the
most ably conducted of all.
After the election he was urged
from every quarter of the state to
stand for the office of Circuit Judge
of the Fifth Judicial circuit, there
being a vacancy caused by the death
of the late Judge Ernest Gary. To
him has come letters and urgent So
licitations from individual lawyers Of
the highest standing, whole bars.
prominent and influential citizens
from every walk in life. Usually
this Office is filled by the choice of
the legal profession, causing but little
concern among laymen, but probably
no more interest of a general nature
was ever taken by laymen in a can
didacy for a judicial position than
in this. He yielded to the wish of
his people, and in so doing has pre-
sented a striking example of a re-
spouse to that high sense of duty,
which was the guiding star of that
distinguished jLrist whom he sue
ceeds in this high Office from this
county-Gen. Joseph B. Kershaw.
This great honor has come to him
by the unanimous will of the general
assembly of the state. This action
carries with it the highest express
ion of esteem and confidence.
Truly, at the age ID years, he has
accomplished much in this world.
What a splendid field is now open to
him in the prime of life! The Office
of circuit Judge is truly great on-.
The administration of justice is great
calling and demands the highest type
of ability, fearlessness in the dis
charge of duty and character. Mendel
l.. Smith will fully measure up to the
standard and will make one of the
greatest judges in the history of the
state"
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-02-19
RECOMMENDED FOR
IMPORTANT POSITION
Mr.. John w. Gregory Has
Been Named for Appoint
ment as Federal Income
Tax Inspector For
South Carolina.

Mr.. John w. Gregory has been
named for appointment as Federal
Income Tax Inspector for South Car
olina, the position carrying salary
Mr.. Gregory has been deputy clerk
of court here for a number of years,
and is held in the highest esteem by
all who know him. He is a man of
strict integrity and g courteous and
considerate to all. Sis appointment
to the important possSion he will fill
is cause of real qualification to his
friends. The appointment will be
made some time in March.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-02-19
A Valentine Party

Miss Fannie Lee Sparks enter
tanned about forty of her little
friends at valentine party Friday
afternoon. These little people had a
jolly time playing games and had a
guessing contest to find their part
ners.
The dining-room was decorated with
hearts and numerous valentines, and
red bells and was softly lighted with
red tapers. Delicious jelly, nodded
heart shape and heart cake and mints
were served by the hostess and her
mother, Mrs. Bobo Sparks, and her
grandmother, Mrs. Gibbs.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-02-19
Mrs. ]. r. b. Vaughan Dead

Mrs. J. T. Vaughan died at her
home near Santuc Sunday night, and
her remains were laid to rest in
Philippi cemetery Tuesday.
Mrs. Vaughan was, before her
marriage, Miss Ann Vaughan, and
leaves her husband and four sons and
one daughter, all grown.
Mrs. Vaughan was a sister of Mrs.
r. S. Long Of the section west of
Jonesville.
Mrs. Vaughan was an excellent
christian woman, and her death is a
severe shock to her friends and rel
atives.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-02-19
Address by Judge Smith

Judge Mendel l.. Smith delivered .
strong address to a large assembly
of people at the First Baptist Church
Sunday afternoon. The Baraca class
of that Sunday School and those
from several other schools attended
in body, and the public in general
turned out to hear the address. TIE
subject was: "The Life of Samuel"
and the speaker held the undivided
attention os the large congregation.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-02-19
Appointed on County Board Education

Mr.. Davis Jeffries has been ap-
pointed on the County Board of Ed
ucation to fill the vacancy caused by
the death of Mr.. H. C. Little. MI.
Jeffries is one of the most progress
i've school workers in the state. He
has had wide experience and is gifted
as an organizer. The board now is ::
Jas. H. Hope, chairman; Davis JEFF
fries and M. r. Sans.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-02-19
Entertainment at Tinker Creek

There will be an entertainment
given at Tinker Creek school house
on the 26th of February, at 1880
o'clock. A small admission fee of
five and ten cents will be charged
and everybody is invited to come.
Miss Sara Quattlebaum is in charge
of this school,
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-02-19
Mrs. Lawson Improving

Mrs. w. T. Lawson who went to the
Columbia hospital several weeks ago
for treatment, is very much improved
and will probably be able to return
home the latter part of this week.
This is very gratifying to her many
friends here and throughout the
couDtv
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-02-19

Mr.. J. D. High has been quite sick
for several days, at the home of bis
daughter, Mrs. A. B. Brannon on
Church street. His friends will be
pleased to know that he is now con-
valescent.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-02-19
THINKS
SITUATION is GRAVE
CRIMINAL COURT
CONVENED MONDAY
Several Cases Disposed of This
Week-Bills Returned
By Grand Jury.

Criminal Court convened Monday,
Judge Mendel H. Smith, presiding.
Solicitor A. E. Hill was on hand to
represent the State. The following
cases have been tried:
The State VS.. Furman Fincher,
charged with house breaking. Plead
guilty.
The State VS.. George Wiley, charged
with murder. Verdict: "We find the
defendant guilty of manslaughter."
eve find the defendant guilty of spe-
cial count" this latter being the car
rying of concealed weapon.
The State VS.. Kin Garrett, charged
with assault and battery. The case
was mol pressed by the Solicitor.
The State VS.. r. H. Smith and fro
Sims, charged with assault tnd bat
terry, etc. Verdict: Guilty of assault
and battery, with intent to kill.
The State VS.. Sam Meador, charged
with rape. Verdict: Guilty, with rec
ommendation to mercy of the Court.
The State VS.. Crawford Thomson
and Will Hames, charged with assault
and battery, with attempt to kill and
carrying concealed weapons. Verdict:
(Jury not yet QUIZ
Bills Returned by Grand Jury.
The following bills were returned
by the grand jury:
The State VS.. Furman Fincher,
charged with house breaking, etc.
True bill.
The State VS.. Ben Mooney, charged
with assault and battery, etc. True
bill.
The State VS.. Sam Meador, charged
with rape. True bill
The State VS.. Thomas Lyles, charged
with assault and battery, etc. No bill.
The State VS.. Pluse Hayze, charged
with housebreaking and larcency. No
bill.
The State VS.. Kin Garrett, charged
with assault and battery, etc.-.True
bill.
The State VS.. James Conner, charged
with house breaking and larcency.
True bill.
The State VS.. Wallace RatchfortA
charged with assault and battery
No bill.
The State VS.. Will Dawkins,
charged with murder. True bill.
The State VS.. Russell Jeter, charged
with murder. True bill.
The State VS.. Arthur Glenn
charged with assault and battery, etc.
True bill.
The State VS.. Lula Smith, charged
with assault and battery, etc. True
| bill.
The State VS.. Will Rice, charged
with assault and battery, et:. 'frue
| bill.
The State VS.. Jordan Smith
charged with violating the dispen-
sary law. True bill.
The State VS.. Farr Fuller, charged
with burglary. No bill.
The State VS.. Jesse Emmerson
| charged with assault and battery
etc. No bill.
The State VS.. Ed. Johnson, charged
with assault and battery, etc. True
bill.
The State VS.. Jim Lee, charged
with assault and battery, etc. True
bill.
The State VS.. Crawford Thomson
and Will Hames, charged with as
sault and battery, etc. True bill.
The State VS.. Sylvester Wilburn
charged with assault and battery, etc
True bill.
The State VS.. Robt. Long, charged
with house breaking and larcency
True bill
The State VS.. Amos hughes, charged
with assault and battery, etc. True
bill.
The State VS.. w. f. Green, charged
with assault and battery, etc. True
| bill.
The State VS.. G.. B. Gregory and
w. r. MCGOWAN, charged with OBJ
tanning signature by false pretense
True bill.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-02-19
Contribution to Belgians

The Adamsburg school sent con-
tribution of $500 to the Belgian Re-
lief Fund.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-07
HAD PELLAGRA;
is NOW we'll

Ringgold. La.-Mrs. S. A. Cotter, of
this place. writes: will say that l am
perfectly well and the happiest soul on
earth. Wish every pellagra sufferer could
know of your great remedy. l know how
to appreciate health and sympathize with
those that are not so blest as 1. Am grow
ing stronger, gaining in weight and can
do anything I ever could. Oh, know 1
am well of that horrible disease, and my
heart is full of rejoicing. feel that |
have come out of a dense cloud into the
blessed sunshine God be praised! He
has spared my life for some good, and
feel that l have Just begun to live"
There is no longer any doubt that pei
lagra can be cured. Don't delay until it
is too late 1t is your duty to consult the
resourceful Baughn.
The symptoms-hands red like sunburn
skin peeling off, sore mouth, the lips
throat and tongue a flaming red, with
much mucus and choking; indigestion and
nausea, either diarrhoea or constipation.
There is hope; get Baughn's big Free
remedy for Pellagra that has at last beer
found Address American Compromising
Co., box POST, Jasper, Ala, remembering
book on Pellagra and learn about tn,
money is refunded in any case where tn,
remedy fails to cure.-Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-08-07
INDIVIDUALITY AS A FACTOR
Impossible to Separate What is, and
Must Be. the Part of Mans
Own Being.

Any attempt to define the ultimate
spirit of the individual seems doomed
to failure.
There is a saying of Bishop But
ier's which might well be recommend
ed to the philosopher: Everything is
what it is. and not another thing
So individuality is simply lndivld-
uality; and the attempt TO discover
some further meaning for the word
can only lead to error.
We might be tempted. for instance.
to suggest that a mans true ego is
nothing more than his character.
But individuality goes deeper even
than character.
Character changes; the individual
remains the same.
Thus a man who in his youth is hon.
est may meet with temptations that
make him a thief; so. too, the sentl-
mentalist may become cynic.
The changing character is no more
/ than a manifestation of the individu-
atty beneath.