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The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-01-14
FAIR FOREST CHAPTER.

The Fair Forest chapter, D. A. 4R.,
held its first meeting of the new year
at the attractive home of Mrs. F. H..
Garner, Tuesday evening, Jan. 9Th.
The hostesses being Mrs. Garner, Mrs.
j. F. Matheson and Mrs. H. X. Smith.
The vice regent, Mrs. c. H. Peake,
presided. This meeting was largely
attended and a very instructive pro-
gram carried out.
The subject for the afternoon was
some of the Revolutionary heroines of
Chester district, and three interesting
papers were read
Katherine Steel (Katy of the Fort)
Miss Catherine Layton.
The Marys of Chester, Mesdames
Evelina Rice and j. ID. Arthur.
Vocal and instrumental music was
furnished by Misses Nyra Garner,
Theo Young, Catherine Thomson and
Vivian Sarratt.
The regent appointed Mrs. w. F.
Gillian charity officer.
The hostesses served a delicious
salad course and were assisted in en-
tertaining by Misses Edith Smith and
Theo Young.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-01-14
Blind Tigers Will Have
Rough Neutrality-suspicious.
Wharton City Council
and Chief of Police Evans
Have Determined to En-
force Laws Against Illicit
Selling of Whiskey.

The city authorities have begun
determined effort to enforce the law
against the illicit sale of liquor in
Union. Mayor Wharton, Chief of Po-
lice Milo H. Evans and the aldermen
of the city have made it plain that
they are going to enforce the law.
A recent ordinance, looking to the
suppression of blind tigers, was
passed, and is now operative. Notice
of the determination of the authorities
to enforce the law has been served
upon the public, and it will go hard
with the violators of the law.
The first liquor case before Mayor
Wharton since the coming of prohibi-
tlon was that of "Bill' Willard. He
was tried by jury and found guilty
with recommendation to the mercy of
the court. In view of the recon-
mendation to mercy, Mayor Wharton
sentenced the defendant to pay a fine
of $50 or serve fifteen days upon the
public works of the city. Mayor
Wharton says his lnvariable rule will
be $500 or 80 days." except in cases
where the trial is by jury and the
to mercy is made.
Chief of Police Milo II. Evans saws he
has instructed his men to make ar
rests of all cases where it is known
that the law is being violated. He
says he intends to strictly enforce the
law, regardless of whom it may of
fend. The authorities are receiving
the commendation of every good cit
izen in this effort to enforce the law.
Everywhere the sentiment for the
laws enforcement is growing. The
many have come to realize that it is
not right that dozen or less men
should be allowed to break down the
law. 4
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-01-14
COLD WAVE COMING.

Richard H. Sullivan, section director
of the weather bureau, issued the fol-
lowing statement last night:
"The savage cold wave now preva-
lent over the Middle West is expected
to reach the east gulf and south At
lantic States by Friday, and cold
wave warnings were received at the
local office of the weather bureau at
11:O9 p. m, Wednesday for tempera-
lures of 20 degrees or lower over
northwest Georgia and about 22 de-
grees over central and northeastern
Georgia by Friday morning. This
will effect the northwestern counties
of South Carolina by the time men
toned, and by Saturday morning the
temperatures over the central portion
of this State will likely fall to near
25 degrees.
Temperatures tonight range from
2 degrees below zero over Kansas to
"a degrees below over Manitoba. This
morning readings of 40 to 48 degrees
below zero were recorded over Mon
tana.-Thursday's State.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-01-14
VACANCY AT ANNAPOLIS.

Congressman Sam j. Nichols, in a
letter to The Times, gives out the in
formation that there is vacancy for
midshipman at the United States
Naval Academy at Annapolis, from
the fourth congressional district.
Boys between the ages of 16 and
20 may compete for the prize. The
examination will be held in the Con-
verse Street school building, Spartan
burg, Feb. 4th and 9Th, beginning at
3 p. M, Friday, Feb. 4. Any boy
in Union county who is of the age
above stated, may compete in the ex~
animation, provided he is not physi-
cally defective.
The examination will be conducted
by Supt. Frank Evans of the city
schools, Prof. H. T. Shockley, head
master of the Hostoc school, and
Prof. Geo. B. Clinkscales of Converse
college.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-01-14
BRONTE CLUB.

The Bronte club held the first meet
ing of 1916 with Miss Blanche Garner
and a very enthusiastic meeting was
held.
The roll call was reA 2onded to by
quotations from Scott.
The program was in the nature of a
debate and lively and spirited con-
test ensued. The subject for debate
was, Preparedness for War" The
affirmative was led by Mrs. James
Mixson and the negative by Miss
Eloise Beatty. Both sides of the ques-
tion were ably discussed and listened
to with the closest interest.
Mrs. w. T. Beatty read a selection
from Lady of the Lake" and Mrs.
Dan Wallace read sketch of the life
of Scott.
Refreshments are tabooed in this
club but the hostess departed from the
usual custom and served delicious
home made CANDY.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-01-14
MR.. C. E. JOHNSON MAKES GOOD

Mr.. G. E. Johnson, until recently a
professor in Winthrop college, re-
Gently of Chicago, has been given a
position with the a'tv school system
there. He went + Hhcago deter
mined to win place, himself upon
his own merits. He ST. ehe exam
nations, taking very hig.. average,
and was placed upon the probation list.
This period having been completed,
he was given permanent position at
an advanced salary.
Mr.. Johnston is a native of this
county, and a brother of Judge w. w.
johnson, of this city. His many
friends throughout the county will be
pleased to hear of his continued sue
cess.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-01-14
COTTON GROWERS
LACK FERTILIZER
Smith Points TO importance of Need-Means Smaller Yield
South Carolina Senator Sees Grave Prospect
in South Atlantic Sfafes

Washington, Jan. 11.-Senator
Smith of South Carolina today intro
duced in the senate resolution,
which was adopted, calling upon the
secretary of agriculture to gather
data and submit it to the senate rela-
tive to the fertilizer situation, partic-
ularly with reference to potash.
Senator Smith yesterday sent to
the commissioners of agricultuIe
throughout the South the following
inquiry: 4
"What in your opinion will be the
effect on the yield of cotton per acre
in your State if the present fertilizer
situation is not improved, especially
as to potash?"
From each he received replies to
the effect that the reduction in yield
per acre would be anywhere from
to so per cent.
In discussing the purport of the
resolution, Senator Smith said:
"The prospects for Enother year,
especially as to cotton, are that
nothing like normal yield, possibly
30 or 40 per cent reduction, will
be the result if the present fertilizer
situation is not relieved. Germany
has monopoly of the production IF
potash; Chile a practical monopoly
of the concentrated nitrates. On ac-
count of the war situation it will be
impracticable to obtain potash from
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-01-14
SURPRISE SHOWER.

The young ladies of the Philathea
class of the First Baptist church gave
Mrs. J. Wiley Sanders, one of their
number, surprise shower Wednas-
day afternoon
They met at the Carnegie library
and went in body to her home; the
shower was arranged and managed by
Miss Auressie Wilburn and was com.
plete in every detail
When the numerous packages were
opened they were found to contain
useful and beautiful things for the
new home and after an hours social
enjoyment delicious refreshments
were served and all enjoyed the occa-
sion.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-01-14

Germany. The prices of the nitrates,
presumably on account of the in
creased demand for these ingredients
in war munitions, have risen to where
they are totally impracticable for fer
tilizer purposes. Phosphoric acid,
for some reason, has also risen in
price. These three ingredients, viz,
nitrate of ammonia, phosphoric acid
and potash are absolutely essential in
the production of cotton in all of the
South Atlantic States where cotton is
produced, particularly in all of the
coastal plains of North Carolina.
South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and
eastern Alabama.
eff anything like an average yield
is to be had it must necessarily be at
all enormous increase of acreage and
an enormous increase of cotton acre
age would mean decrease of grain,
forage and the foodstuffs crops. An
increase in cotton acreage without
proper fertilization means an almost
prohibitive increase in the expense of
producing this crop. The cost of cul-
tivation, including labor and live
stock, would make this cost so high
that even at the present prices there
could be no profit.
Therefore, from the present out
look for fertilizers, the prospect for
the yield of cotton next year is the
poorest that has confronted the
Sout hsince the War of Secession"
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-01-14
DEATH OF MRS. nj. A. MAJORS.

Mrs. M. A. Nabors died Monday at
the home of her son-in-law, Mr.. M. d.
Eison, near Monarch mills. She was
70 years of age. She leaves three
sons and two daughters, all grown.
Mrs. Nabors was member of Mon
Aetna Baptist church, and for many
years lived consistent Christian. Her
maiden name was Mary Smith, and
was born in Spartanburg county near
Philadelphia church, above Glenn
Springs Her body was laid to rest
in the burying ground of Philadelphia
church, by the side of her husband.
The funeral was conducted by Rev.
ID. w. Garvin, her pastor.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-01-14
GOES TO WASHINGTON.

Mr.. Grover c. Patton, the junior
member of the law firm of Hughes and
Patton, has been appointed by Senator
Tillman to do some special work as
private secretary to the senator. Mr..
Patton is now in Washington, engaged
in the work assigned him. Mr.. Patton,
since coming to Union, has won
'rm place in the hearts of the peo-
pie. He is young man, brilliant i'm
mind and possessing high degree
of moral character.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-01-14
SEVENTEEN AMERICANS
MURDERED I'm MEXICO
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
INSTALL OFFICERS.
After Work of Installation Delightful
Banquet Enjoyed by the Large
Company Present.

Cherokee Lodge, Knights of
Pythias, held their annual installa-
tion of officers in Castle Hall Tues
day evening, January II.
Judge w. w. johnson was acting
Deputy Grand Chancellor. The Off
GERS installed for the ensuing year are
as follows:
c. c. Sanders, Chancellor Com
mander.
J. A. Hollingsworth, Vice Chan
cellor.
B. G. Finch, Prelate.
Ben L. Berry, Keeper Records and
Seal.
Oscar w. Myers, Master at Arms.
Eugene Spears, Master of Work.
R. H. Hollis, Master of Finance.
w. S. Mcclure, Master of ES-
chequer.
Milan Hix, Inner Guard.
Clark Garner, Outer Guard.
At the close of the installation ser
vices delightful banquet was served
by the ladies of the VIM. Wallace
chapter, U. D. c., and there were one
hundred and seven participants of the
supper.
Judge w. w. Johnson was toastmas-
ter.
The speakers, responding to toasts,
were: Rev. Geo. P. White, Rev j.
Harry Chesley, Rev. S. E. Jones, Hon.
T. B. Butler of Gaffney and J. A.
Sawyer, Esq.
Both the speeches and the supper
were greatly enjoyed by the assem-
bled company.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-01-14
STUDY COURSE IN
HOME DEMONSTR ALTON

A course of study for Home Demon
stration agents of South Carolina is
being held at Winthrop college this
month. The course began on Jan. 4
and will continue then the Both
1t covers wide scope and dis
tinguished visitors from time to time
will give lectures.
Miss Aisle Smith, agent for Union
county, is in attendance and says she
will be back at her post of duty when
the study period is over better
equipped than ever to carry on her
work.
The work done in U0ioN county last
year under the super Miss
Smith was very encouI dp.n.. md this
year the girls clubs plan stu greater
things
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-01-14
w. 0. w. RALLY.

Plans have been made to have Il
joint meeting of the Camps at Buffalo,
Excelsior Mills, Union Mills and
Monarch w. o. w. with the Union
camp, the meeting to be held in the
hall of the Union camp, Monday night,
at 7:30 o'clock, January II.
1t is planned to have Mr.. M. w.
Bobo of Spartanburg to deliver an
address at this union meeting. The
public will be admitted and well
coined to this meeting.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-01-14
PROPOSE $4,000 FOR
ENFORCEMENT LAWS.

Columbia, Jan. 12.-One of the most
important matters in the general as
sembly today was the introduction of
a bill providing for an appropriation
of $4,000 to be placed Immediately
in the hands of the governor for the
enforcement of the prohibition law.
Governor Manning this afternoon
vetoed the act to prohibit automobile
trucks from doing business in Aiken,
Clarendon and York counties by non
residents without securing an annual
license.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-01-14
WILL PREACH AT
SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH.

Rev. j. B. Bozeman will preach for
the congregation of the Second Bap-
tist church Sunday evening, begin
ming at 7 o'clock. This church is with
out pastor, and is one of the strong
est Baptist churches in the county. 1t
has in it's membership many choice
spirits, men and women of high de-
gree of intelligence. Mr.. Bozeman has
preached for them on several occa-
sions since they have been without a
pastor. He says they are as fine a
lot of people as he has ever met with.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-01-14
SAYS PROHIBITION
DOES PROHIBIT IN n. G..

Mr.. B. c. Smith, who has recently
returned from a visit of some weeks
to Winston-Salem, N. c., in speaking
to Times reporter said:
"They may say prohibition does not
prohibit, but l can testify that it does
prohibit in Winston-Sa]em, N. c.,
where | have recently spent some
time. | bear testimony to the fact
that prohibition DOES prohibit in that
~, city of about $4,000 inhabii,,
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-01-14
OYSTER SUPPER BY
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

:. The Union Chamber of Commerce
will have an oyster supper on We'd
nesday evening, January 10, begin
ming at. 1880 o'clock, in the rooms of
the organization. There will be sew
eral prominent speakers for the occa-
sion and an interesting evening is
anticipated. Plates will be so cents
each. Those Wishing to attend -w1i
see Secretary A G. Kennedy or Mr..
b. F. Alston, Jr., for tickets.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-01-14

Mr.. |. c. Blackwood will be one of
the speakers at the w. o. w. rally to
be held in the hall of Forest Camp,
Monday, January II.
Senator Hughes, Representative j.
Frost Walker and L. L. ,Wagnon left
Monday on the Carolina Special" for
Columbia to resume their duties in
the legislature.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-01-14
ENTERTAINS WHOLE FORCE.

Mr.. l.. l.. Wagnon, manager of the
Union Grocery company, entertained
the entire force at his residence last
Thursday evening at turkey din
ner." Rev. E. S. Jones and Rev.
Lewis M. Rice were also invited to
partake of the feast of good things to
eat. The occasion was greatly en-
joyed by all present.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-01-14
CUDD-FOWLER.

Miss Genealle Cudd and Mr.. Henry
Fowler, of Mt. Tabor, were married
Wednesday afternoon at the Metho-
dist parsonage at Kelton, the Rev. J.
r. Copeland officiating.
These young people have the good
wishes of hosts of friends for long
life and much happiness.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-01-14
VERDICT IN
DEATH OF HIJLIE STODDARD

The verdict of the coroner's jury
in the case of the death of Hulie Stod-
dard, and as published in last weeks
Times, should be worded as follows:
THAT the deceased came to his
death by misfortune, accidentally"
Thos. Gregory, who was foreman of
the jury, asked that we publish the
verdict as above worded.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-01-14
ALL NEW PUPILS
MUST BE CLASSIFIED.

Professor Jeffries advises that no
additional pupils can be received in
the Central school, in the first grade,
unless such pupils can be classified.
The patrons of the school are hereby
notified, so that they may govern
themselves accordingly.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-01-14
HENDERSON-COOPER.

Miss Cecil Cooper and Mr.. Melvin
Henderson of Union, S. c., were united
I'm marriage by Rev. L. l.. Wagnon,
at his residence, this city, Saturday,
Jan. 8, 1915.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-01-14

Mrs. /. Frank Peake was called this
week to Harpers Ferry, w. Va, by the
serious illness of her mother.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-01-14

This letter was addressed to Mrs
Thomas j. Myers, Boston, Mass.
The above letter was copied from
an old scrap book now in the possess
sion of citizen of Columbia and was
borrowed by relative living in I'm
ion. This scrap book is full of in
tensely interesting things and from
time to time we intend to reproduce
the best of them.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
INSPECTED WHISPERS CROSSING
State Highway Commissioner Bennett and Others May Decide on EIimina- tion,

State Highway Commissioner Charles J. Bennett, engineers repre- senting the New Haven road and First Selectman John A. Gilbert of the town of Killingly were at Dayville Thursday afternoon to inspect the upper or Webster's crossing, with a view, it is understood. to eliminating it.
 This is the crossing at which three persons, all members of the same fam fly, were killed on a night in Decem- other members of the family had a narrow escape from death few weeks ago when the automobile in which they were riding was in collision with the caboose of a moving freight train which was backing over the cidents have occurred there in the past and there have been numbers of mar row escapes.
 Notwithstanding that the crossing is relatively unimportant one, so far as the actual needs of traffic are con- oerned, it is one over which the Wor- cester-New London trunk line highway runs, coming down from Attawaugan to connection with the main street in Dayville at the westerly side of the Labelle building.
 Different substitute routes have been suggested if the crossing is eliminated. One is to depress the highway and run it under the tracks just north of Webster's crossing. Another Is to close all passage across the track in that vicinity and swing the highway south from just easterly of the tracks and parallel with them past the westerly side of the Kennedy house to the Day vile Main street near the railroad sta- tion.
 The ground was carefully looked over by the officials Thursday and some definite announcement as to their decision may be looked for before long.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
CHILD SWALLOWED PILLS.
Mother Feared Boy Was Poisoned
 Boy Hurried to Hospital.

About three o'clock Thursday after noon a Jewish woman came running down Main street with a child in her arms crying that the child was dying. She and her husband. who ran after her. were put into jitney and taken to St. Josephs hospital where it was learned that the child had taken some pills by@mistake and had been poison ed. The husband of the woman stat ed that his wife had been visiting in thi scity and he had ccme to take the woman child home as the woman they were visiting was i'll. The child, who had been playing about the house, got hold of the box of pills an dtook some of them. The first the parents knew of the child's act was when the child became sick and they at once s5Nrted for the hospital. When the child was taken into the hospital it first appear ed to be a serious case but it was later thought that the child would recover.
 Tho child is Samuel, the one and one-half year old son of MT. and Mrs. Lyman Kritziy of Spring Hill. The mother and child had been visiting the formers sister.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
JEWETT CITY
Officers Elected By N. E. o. p. Lodge Annual Meeting Division No. 1, A. o. H.-Teachers' Salaries Increased 20 Per Cent.

The officers elected to serve Eleazer Jewett lidge, No. 336 N. E. O. P, are as follows: Past warden, Miss Bes- sic Blake; warden, Mrs. Edith M Gray; vice warden, Miss May link CT; secretary, Miss Esther Harris; f. nancial secretary, Edward M. Gray; treasurer, Mrs. Augusta Lee: chap lain, Robert Robertson; guide, Frank Babcock; guardian, Mrs Nellie Saund- CTS and sentinel. Mrs. Alice Babeock
 A. O. H. Election.
 The officers elected by Division No 1, A. O. H., for the year 191z are: J. w. Blake, president; J. A. Houri- gan, vice president: Timothy Shea, f. nancial secretary; William Clark, rec ording secretary; J. Frank Mccarthy, treasurer; Dennis Griffin, sergeant at arms; John McElligott, chairman of standing committee; Jerry Sullivan, sentinel; Rev. J. J. McCabe. chaplain.
 Teachers Salaries Raised.
 The board of school visitors and board of selectmen have voted to raise the salaries of all the town teachers twenty per cent.
 Personals.
 MT. and Mrs. R. c. Peril of Spencer, Mass have been the guests of MT. and Mrs. William Johnston's.
 MT. and Mrs. Champion Mathewson and daughter, Janet, of New Haven, are spending the week at A. R. Young's.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
BALTIC
Ice Causes Car to Skid and Crash Into
 Fence-Thursday's Visitors Guests Going to Yantic Social.

Wednesday afternoon the driver of large touring car crashed into the fence near the Stevens house. The machine was travelling at a moderate rate of speed, but ewing to the icy condition of the roadbed the car skidded. The car was equipped with chains, but this did not prevent the car from slipping.
 MT. and Mrs. Theophile Douville of North Grosvenordale, MT. and Mrs. William Douville and family of Nor wich were recent guests of the gentle mems mother. Mrs. Julia Douville.
 Misses Grace Ravenelle and Exzina Ravenelle of Central Village were re- cent callers in town.
 William Mcclure was a DanieIson visitor Wednesday.
 Jared Waldo of Scotland was a Bal tic caller Thursday.
 Delsy Bourque of Ansonia was the guest of his parents. MT. and Mrs. Julian Bourque, recently.
 John Frink of Boston, government employe, was the guest of Baltic friends Thursday.
 Ovila Dupont was a Putnam visitor Thursday.
 John F. Brown was in Providence on business Thursday.
 Casse Boucher of Central Village spent Wednesday with local friends
 Moves to MechanicsviIIe.
 Charles Lafrance has resigned at the Shetucket mills and has gone to Me- chanicsville.
 The public should take advantage of the reduced prices on toys at Charon's S store during the remainder of the week, as great bargains are being offered adv.
 Personal Mention.
 William H. Buteau was in Provi- dence on business Thursday.
 Louis Greenman of Canterbury was a local caller Thursday.
 William Cooney was a Willimantic visitor Thursday.
 Winifred Lacroix spent Thursday in Providence.
 Edward Farrell, Jr., Peter Hussey and Thomas Hussey were recent call CTS in Colchester.
 Going to Yantic Social.
 Local people are contemplating at- tending a social in Yantic this (F'ri- day) evening. The trip will be nude in automobiles.
 Thomas J. Burke was in Worcester Thursday.
 Mrs. Leonard Firth is the guest of friends in New Bedford
 Peter Furnier was the guest of Moosup friends Thursday.
 Charles w. Charon was a recent vis- itor in Hartford.
 Wilfred Hamill spent Thursday in Providence.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
WILL.IMANTIC

Samuel Pocaro to Emmer L'Heur- eux property on Pnion street.
 Emma L'Heureux to Caroline Poca- TO.
 Wi1fimantic Trust cornpany to Dan Civillo property at West Park.
 Walter F. Jewett to Martha R. P. Barrows property at RivepSide Gar den.
 Mary D. F1agg to City of Willimant:c property on Potter street.
 Etta Franklin. Althea Collins, Jen- nie Cahill. Herbert c. Clifford, Willard Chappell Samuel Chappe1l. Charlotte A. Hayden. Lida A. Miller and Nancy E. Caldwell to Edmund l.. Mansure, property on Parish Hill.