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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1917-01-04

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will keep clean inside and
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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1917-01-04

drills are perform
ed and the firemen
take part in con-
tests of various
kinds. The fire en-
CINE has only re-
Gently been intro
duced into the ISL
and Kingdom and
the modern auto
truck is not yet
known there. In
the lower picture
are shown the fire
men with their
bamboo scaling lad
ders which are
used not only for
life-saving and as
an elevation from
which to direct the
urafar from the
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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1917-01-04

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review officials which
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-05-25
ID. o. X. X. in High Feather.

The ID. 0. X. X. were everywhere
in evidence and the town was turned
over to them. A number of 'thes,
aforesaid Knights drove down Main
street seated upon large wagon load
ed with cord wood drawn by a couple
of mules: one or two trembling candi-
dates rode in the midst of the fierce
looking Knights. 1t is presumed that
they were making their way to the
awful sacrifice where these trembling
probationerS were to be offered up.
This was sort of side issue for the
Main street stunts began at noon and
continued until the street parade at
6:30 p. m.
Two members of the Union bar, now
fallen into the state of Tyros, were
chained to telephone pole near the
Citizens National Bank building, and,
previously terrified. awaited their
doom. A sturdy policeman, shorn of
his power, sat upon the street corner,
backing shoes. "Bad Mike" is some
shoe shine. Another tyro sat in front
of Nicholson Bank and Trust Co. and
laboriously dipped water from one pot
emptying it into another, while his
guard stood over him to see the work
well done. Quite a number of the
trembling Tyros were "sent up in a
balloon" which was a net suspended
to hoop and hoisted to the top of a
telephone pole. The trembling Tyro,
clinging to a rope, finally must needs
turn loose and fall, and in falling was
caught by the net underneath. This
was right frightful business, judging
from the trembling which seized upon
cred Kirby" He appeared to be right
smart scared las were all the rest who
made this skyward journey. These
and many other Fearful" stunts were
pulled off on the candidates.
After the street parade, in which
more than score of Tyros marched,
tied together with ropes, the festiyi-
ties took on the nature of sumptuous
banquet served in the rooms of the
Elks' club.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-05-25
HELP DO THIS THING.

On Sunday next, May 27, at II
o'clock in the morning, Rev. VIM. P.
Jacobs, d. D., will preach in the First
Presbyterian church. DR.. Jacobs is
the founded and president of Thorn
we'll orphanage at Clinton, S. C. 1t
may be that no one in South Carolina
has ever done nobler work for God.
He has fed, clothed and trained sew
eral thousand orphan boys and girls,
who have had no earthly father but
him. DIR. Jacobs has now over 300
children to feed, and fit for life. Sew
eral of these are from Union and Un-
ion county. 1t costs now $4,000 a
year to feed one of the children. 1t
would be a sweet way for Union to
show our appreciation of him to get
up $4,000, a half years support for
one of our Union orphans and give it
to DIR. Jacobs on Sunday. He knows
nothing of this suggestion; he was
scheduled to preach the commencement
sermon for Clifford seminary, and we
just had to have him anyway. 1t is
probably his last visit to Union. We
invite all whose duties allow them, to
come, and if any can not attend who
would like to send an Offering | will
take it for him, and give it to him in
J. F. Matheson.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-05-25
AN ENTERTAINMENT.

At 8 o'clock Tuesday evening, May
goth, the Baptist missionary society
of the Jonesville church will give the
play entitled "The Old Peabody Pew
Admission: 10 and Is cents.
The characters are as follows:
Mrs. Baxter, the minister's wife
Mrs. R. f. Littlejohn.
Mrs. Burbanks, president of the
Dorcas Society-Mrs. J. r. Scott.
Mrs. Miller, wife Of Deacon Miller,
the sexton-Mrs. J. ID. Whitmire.
Mrs. Sargent, village historian
Mrs. r. G.. Coleman.
The Widow Buzzell, willing to take
a second risk-Mrs. G.. f. Brown.
Miss Lobelia Brewster, who is nc
lover of men-Mrs. w. p Lester.
Miss Maria Sharp, quick of speech,
sound Of heart-Mrs. w. w. Wood.
Cindy, the faithful maid-Mrs. r.
b. Roger.
Miss Nancy Wentworth, who has
waited for her romance ten years
Miss Cara Springfield.
Justin Peabody, sole living claim
ant to the old Peabody Pew-Mr.
Julian Lipscomb.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-05-25
GRAND LODGE PYTHIANS
HELD MEETING TUESDAY

Orangeburg; grand vice chancellor, u.
j. Bristow of Columbia; grand pre-
late, 0. J. Bond of Charleston; grand
keeper of records and seal, C. D.
Brown of Abbeville; master of arms,
E. R. Cox of Darlington; master of
exchequer, w. G. Harvey of Charles
ton; inner guard, w. A. Fewell of Rock
Hill; outside guardian, w. G. Olant
of Beaufort.
H. c. Tillman of Greenwood was
elected a member of the board of pub
lication.
The grand lodge increased the per
capita tax from 90c to $1.OO.
The several orphanages of the State
were remembered with the. usual ap-
preparations.
The Pythians unanimously voted
down the motion to hold biennial ses-
sions.
An appropriation of $4,000 to en-
dow bed for one year at the State
tuberculosis camp, for the use of
Pythians and members of their fam
lilies. To do this there was an addi-
tional levy of SC per capita to Dec. 81
made.
Reports of the various oofficers were
satisfactory financially and otherwise.
A pleasing incident of the conven-
tiop was when J. G.. Petty, known
throughout the State as "the blind
Pythian," was introduced and delivered
an inspiring address. Of Mr.. Petty it
was said by Judge Brown: "He is
the greatest example of joy and happi-
ness I have ever seen."
Another pleasing incident, near the
close of the convention was when
Grand Chancellor Lumpkin seated
himself at the piano and played "My
Country 'Tis of Thee" the whole con-
vention of 300 men joining in the
singing of the hymn.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-05-25
AMERICAN NAVY HELPING
TO CUT SUBMARINE Toll
JIM HUNTER STANDS
MARINE EXAMINATION
Columbia Boy Recently Graduated
From Clemson as Cadet Captain
Goes to Charleston.

James E. Hunter, Jr., will leave this
afternoon for Charleston to appear
before an examining board at the
United States navy yard preparatory
to entering the marine corps.
MIR. Hunter was graduated recently,
being among those whose graduation
was fastened in order that they might
offer their services to their country.
He made an enviable record at Glenn
son and the college authorities have
given him the highest recommended
ton. His great popularity among the
cadets is shown in his having been
manager of the football team and by
the cordial manner in which they re-
fer to Jim" Hunter.
Capt. Hunter is the only son of
Capt. James E. Hunter of Union, who
commanded the Union company dur
ing the Spanish-American war. He
is a grandson of Mrs. Caroline s.
Gibbes, with whom he lives at 1928
Hampton street.-The State.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-05-25
TO PROMOTE RAISING
OF STOCK IN UNION COUNTY

DIR. w. w. Long, of Clemson college,
visited Union last Friday for the pur-
pose of interesting the farmers in the
breeding of horses and mules. as it is
felt that this matter, as well as the
raising of pigs and calves, needs to be
stressed. The yearly importation of
horses and mules for the State of
South Carolina is something like ten
million dollars, about the same sum
that is annually spent for importing
flour to the State.
Mr.. ]. o. Williams, a live stock
specialist of Clemson college, and
whose salary is paid by the federal
government, will be here in a few days
to make a canvass of the county in
the interest of this cause. He will
canvass the county in company with
Mr.. A. B. Carwile, county farm demon
strator.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-05-25
QUARTERLY MEETING.

The quarterly meeting of second di-
vision Union association was held with
Philip church. There are four
churches in this division, only three
have societies. Representatives from
six organizations responded to roll
call. The reports were all good.
Mrs. R. M. Hendley talked on "Wo~
mans Work" Mrs. H. o. Holcomb
Requirement of Good Society" 81
Gave My Life for Thee" was sung.
After an hours intermssion the pro-
gram was taken up. Mrs. J. F. eau
die led the devotional A paper on
Spiritual Development" was read by
Miss Lille Douglas and Miss Eunice
Thomson made an interesting talk on
"The Worth of w. Y. A." Mrs. R. E.
White gave a splendid talk on "R. A.
Work; subject, "Whose Son is the
Stripling?"
We had good meeting. Adjourned
to meet with Lockhart church third
Sunday in July.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-05-25
Y04r" Country Calls You!
Anyone wishing to volunteer for the
Medical Department, apply to
DR.. Theodore Maddox.
PRESENTATION OF MEDALS.

The William Wallace chapter, u. d.
c., offered a medal to the high school
pupil writing the best essay on "The
Cause of the War Between the States
and the presentation was made FRIDAY
evening at the auditorium.
The stage was decorated with Con-
federate flags and crimson roses and
seated there were the officers of the
chapter, Prof. Davis Jeffries, Rev. |.
w. Blackwelder, Col. T. C. Duncan and
Col. T. B. Butler of Gaffney, who de-
livered the literary address.
The medal was won by Miss Viola
Irogdon, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. ].
NJ Trogdon and presented to her by
Col. T. c. Duncan in behalf of the
chapter. Miss Trogdon read her ESSAY
to the audience and it was a splendid
piece of work.
The Children of the Confederacy
also offered medal to the pupil of
the Central school, writing the best
essay on "Albert Sydney Johnston.
Mrs. j. w. Mixson, the directress, pre-
sented the presidents of the chapters,
Misses Leonara Arthur and Roberta
Wallace to the audience and they deliv-
cred the medal to the successful con-
testant, Clough Wallace. C. G. Hum
phries was such close second that
Mrs. Mixson presented him beauti
fully bound copy of "Southern He
roes."
The music for the evening was fur
nished by Miss Beatrice Wilburn's pu-
pills and was very pleasing.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-05-25
GIRLS RECITATION CONTEST
To Be Held at Union High School Fri
day Evening-Interestin Pro-
gram for the Occasion.

The girls recitation contest for the
Brannon medal will be held in the high
school auditorium Friday evening, May
25. The public is cordially invited to
attend. An interesting feature of the
occasion will be the presiding over the
meeting by Miss Willie Hawkins, the
winner of this medal last year. The
following is the program for the even
ing:
Motion song by sixth grade girls.
"My Sisters Best Fellow"-Miss
Olive Mae Pollard.
"My City Cousin"-Miss Alice
Arthur.
"Toot Makes a Match"-Miss Viola
Trogdon.
zone Legged Goose"-Miss Myrtle
Parks.
Music.
"Aunt Keturah's Visit to the City,
Miss Lois Morris.
"Reveries in Church Miss Estelle
Halle.
"Mrs. Miriam Puffer's Silver We'd
ding"-Miss Jamima Wilburn.
"The Widows Revenge"-Miss
Bernice Douglas.
Music.
Delivery of Brannon medal,
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-05-25
MUSICAL FOR JUNE BRIDES

Mrs. B. F. Alston, Jr., entertained
at delightful musical on Saturday af-
ternoon in compliment to Misses
Louisa Duncan and Vivian Sarratt,
whose approaching marriages are Gre
ating such cordial interest.
The home was fragrant with roses,
baskets of Dorothy Perkins blossoms
making pleasing decoration.
Mrs. j. F. Walker and Miss Lutte
Jordan sang selections and Misses
Mary Jones, Edith Smith, Theo Young
and Vivian Sarratt gave instrumental
numbers. The brides were each pre-
sented with dainty piece of lingerie
and the hostess served ices and cake,
assisted by Mrs. Frost Walker and
Miss Maude Garner.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-05-25
DEATH OF MRS. MARY E. BROWN

Mrs. Mary E. Brown died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs Ida Long,
near NinetyNine Islands, Cherokee
county, at 4:30 o'clock Wednesday
morning.
Mrs. Brown was in her 83rd year,
she was the widow of the late J. G..
Brown, and her maiden name was
Mary E. Davis. She was a native of
this county. She had six brothers to
serve for the full four years in the
late war and every one of them lived
to return home after the war.
She leaves two sons, J. A. Brown
of Union and J. d Brown of near
Jonesville, and one daughter, Mrs.
Long, at whose home she died.
For many years she was consistent
member of the Methodist church and
her Christian life was beautiful.
The burial was at New Hope church
Thursday.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-05-25
UNION BOYS STILL ENLISTING.

Sam Leake, for several years with
the Stone-Jones Hardware Co. here,
has enlisted with the Jonesville Coast
Artillery company. Mr.. Leake is one
of Unions finest young fellows, and
has made wide circle of friends for
himself since locating in Union.
Mr.. James Bruce, who has for sew
eral years been employed at the Bat
terry, has also joined the Jonesville
Coast Artillery company. He IS q
young man, alert, attentive to business
and has many friends in the commun-
ity.
Spurgeon Moss, son of Mr.. A. B.
Moss, of Union, and Broadus Eison,
son of Mr.. Theo. Eison, of near Union
have also enlisted under Capt Ellerbe.
Both these bright young fellows will
be missed, but their patriotism and
willingness to serve the country is a
cause for congratulations.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-05-25
LARGE SHIPMENT OF TIN CANS

The Union Chamber of Commerce
has ordered $4,000 tin cans to be used
for canning purposes this season.
These cans will be sold at about cost,
and will be handled by R. P. Harry at
the Farmers Bonded Warehouse, or
they may be obtained through Miss
Aisle Smith, A. B. Carwile or B. F..
Aston, Jr. They must be paid for
spot cash and bought in quantities of
not less than 10O Several families
may, however, combine to purchase
the 100 lot. This movement is in
tended to aid in the matter of increas-
ing the canning of fruits and vegeta-
bles this season.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-05-25
MOTHER GOOSE PLAY.

The people Of Ottaray were invited
to witness a Mother Goose" play on
Thursday evening given by the school
children and directed by the teachers,
Miss Maude Garner, Mrs. G. r. Rob-
ertson and Mrs. o. L. P. Jackson. The
stage was erected on the school lawn
and brilliantly lighted and tiers of
seats were placed for the audience and
it was large and interested crowd
that gathered to witness the play
The opening song was sung by the
whole school and together they sang
Reed Miller's Carolina"
Welcome recitation, Roy Brown.
Flag drill by first grade boys and
fliwer drill by End, 3rd, and 4th grade
girls.
"The Quarrel" a duet by Simeon
jolly and Nellie Jackson.
Scout drill by End, 3rd and 4th
grade boys.
Prologue to Mother Goose play,
Viola Turner.
The cast of characters as follows:
Mother Goose, frankie Franklin.
Red Riding Hood, Lily Franklin.
George Porgie, Simeon Jolly.
Old Woman, Malinda Turner.
Baby Bunting, Alberta Gilbert.
Jack Horner, Yancey Pickett.
Willie Wrinkle, James Sanders.
Tom, the Piper's Son, Roy Garner.
Mother Hubbard, Louise Elmore.
Bo-Peep, Janette Padgett.
Miss Muffett, Agnes Bramlett.
little Boy Blue, Fred Sins.
Goodnight drill little girls witt
dolls.
Red Riding Hood, Ethel Lowe.
Goodnight Ladies'" sung by Il
little girls in nighties with candles.
The entertainment was delightful
and showed thorough training of the
children.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-05-25
With Allied Navies Working To-
gefhet Weekly Report Shows
Only 18 Large Ships and II
Smaller Ones Sunk New
Methods in Operation.

London, May 23.-The sinking of l8
merchantmen of more than 1000
tons is reported in the weekly ship
ping statement. Nine vessels of less
than 1,6OO tons and three fishing ves-
sells also were sunk.
The statement follows:
For the week ending Sunday:
Arrivals, all nationalities 2.664;
sailings, 2,759.
British merchantmen of 1,GOe
tons or over sunk by mine or sub
marine, 18; under 500 tons, ..
British merchantmen unsuccess-
fully attacked, 9.
British fishing vessels sunk, three
This weeks figures show that the
allied navies are keeping up the good
work of the previous fortnight and
the American unit, although still a
small one. shares the credit for en-
cellent work. Not only are the Sini..
ings being kept at fairly low figure
but the offensive against u-boats also
continues to SHOW favorable results.
The actual figures in this respect,
however, are not announced
The British admiralty this week
wears a pleased smile at the mention
of the submarine campaign, for the
results of the naval work in the past
two weeks are regarded as really in
dlcatlng an important victory over
the Germans. The German naval
people throughout the early months
of the ruthless u-boat war freely pre-
dicted that England would he con
her knees" by June l and gloomy pic
lures were painted of grim famine GER
tain by that date for the people of
Great Britain and France.
June 1 is almost here and German
victory in the submarine warfare
seems as far distant as ever. There
has been constant improvement in
the methods of the allies in opposing
and suppressing u-boat activity and
these methods have become more and
more successful with longer days and
finer weather and increasing famili-
arity on the part of the shippers of
merchantmen with the methods of
naval control.
An admiralty official, speaking to
the Associated Press, said:
"The American destroyers are play
ing no small part in the anti-subma-
rlne war and our officers have eX-
pressed the greatest enthusiasm at
the spirit, enterprise. acumen and
quick wittedness with which the
American unit has taken up its work.
The Americans are already thorough
ly conversant with our methods and
we hope that they soon will begin
teaching us some new angles. OF
course there is little to be said to the
public regarding the methods. But
thus far we are working on the pln-
ciple that there is no royal road to
success against u-boats. Hard work
and infinite pains is our recipe. 1t
is the old American doctrine of keep
ing everlastingly at it.
"The Germans, who at first said
they would strip us of our tonnage by
June l, have now advanced the date
to October and we are confident that
when October comes they will be un-
der the same necessity of advancing
the date again"
In an address last week Kennedy
Jones, British director of food econ
omy, said new and successful meth
cd of attacking submarines had been
put into operation.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-05-25
u. ID. c. MEETING.

The William Wallace chapter, U. D.
c., will meet Monday afternoon, May
%, with Mrs. w. B. Todd, at Buffalo
and the assistant hostesses will be
Mrs. c. P. Johnson, Mrs. Bobo Sparks,
Mrs. ]. c. Swygert.
The election of officers will be held
and all the members are urged to at
tend as this is the last meeting be
fore the chapter closes for the sum-
mer months.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-05-25
ENLISTS IN NAVY.

Eugene Gilbert, son of Mr.. j. w.
Gilbert, has enlisted in the u. S. navy
and is already at Newport, Rhode ISL
and, where he is in training. He has
already stood several of his examina-
tions and will soon be through with
them and will then be sent elsewhere.
Young Gilbert has many friends in
Union who expect great things of him.
He is young man of sterling char
acter.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-05-25

The handsome electric sign erected
across Main street for the visiting
Knights of Pythias was the handi-
work of Mr.. r. A. Easterling and his
helpers, and is quite fine piece of
work. This large sign could be read
from any part on Main street from
the courthouse to Church street cross
ing. Welcome Knights" in large,
blazing letters, greeted the eye of all
beholders.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-05-25
BRIAN BELL PROMOTED.

Brian Bell, for several years news
editor of the Columbia State, has been
promoted to be city editor. Mr.. Bell
is one of the brightest, most energetic
newspaper men of this State and his
promotion is a deserved one. He has
an almost limitless capacity for hard
work and his work is of high order
w. r. Bradford succeeds Mr. Bell as
news editor.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-05-25
SCHOOL CLOSING.

The Black Rock school, taught this
year by Mrs. S. A .Jeter, principal, and
Miss Olive Richardson, assistant, will
close June 1st. On Saturday, June
Ind, we will have a picnic at the school
house. All are invited to come and
bring well filled baskets.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-05-25
NOTICE, MASONS!

A special communication of Union
& Lodge, No. rs, A. F. NJ,
~ will be held on Friday
NGN night, May 25, at 8 o'clock.
NN Hon. Geo. T. Bryan, of
" Greenville, Past Grand
Master, and DR.. Van Smith, District
Deputy Grand Master, will be pres
ent. The M. M. degree will be con-
ferred and these gentlemen will pre-
side. All adjoining lodges are invited
to participate. Refreshments will be
served. L. C.. Wharton.
Ben. L. Berry, w. M.
Secretary.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-05-25
BONDS NOT SOLD.

The Union township commission did
not sell the good roads bonds Tuesday,
the day set for the sale of the bonds,
the reason being that no bid was at
par carrying 5 per cent; the bids did
not come within the limits prescribed
by the bill
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-05-25
MISS WATSON AT HOSPITAL.

Miss Sarah ". Watson, of the fac
ulty of Coker college, is recovering
from an operation for appendicitis at
the Florence hospital.
Miss Watson's friends in this city
will be pleased to hear of her rapid
convalescence.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-05-25
FRESH BEANS.

Mrs. ]. A. Lowe, living at Ottaray,
had delicious string beans from her
own garden this week and will soon
have many more such delicacies. This
is the first gathering Of beans in the
county, as far as we know.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-05-25

Misses Annice Crosby and Estelle
league will spend the weekend in CO.
lumbia with friends.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-05-25

Miss Pearl Johnson, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Johnson of Jones'
vile, will graduate May % from Lime
stone college, Gaffney.