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The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-01-12
HOME GARDENING
CUTS DOWN BILLS
But 1t Must Be Real Garden, Kept
Planted Through Season,
Says Hastings.

Atlanta, Ga. (SpeciaD "The
greatest obstacle to permanent farm
prosperity in the south is the store
bilr made for food and grain that
could and should be grown on every
southern farm" says H. G. Hastings.
president of the Southeastern Fair
Association and of the Georgia Cham
ber Of Commerce, in an interview on
agricultural conditions in this terri
tory.
"A real garden" says Mr.. Hastings.
properly prepared and planted, and
kept planted throughout the season.
will help more to decrease store bills
than anything else the farmer can do.
There are lots of what term one
planting gardens made, gardens with
a few struggling rows Of beans, a few
dozen cabbages and tomato plants,
with some watermelon on to one cor
ner, but that's not real gardening any
more than a youngsters first drawing
OF cat or dog on his slate, is fine
art. Our southern folks generally
don't take the garden seriously, when
as matter OF fact the right kind of
a garden. containing a full line of
vegetables and kept busy all season.
is reasonably sure Of furnishing at
least half the living of the family.
II have never seen one crop sec
tion, regardless OF what particular one
crop was grown, that did not have a
poverty-stricken look, with poor school
buildings. churches and homes.
Il have never seen a diversified
section that did not have the signs of
prosperity sticking out all over it.
And on practically every farm in
these prosperous diversified sections
the home garden has an honored
place
81 haven't a thing in the world
against the supply and general mer-
chants, but II all OF our people would
take the home garden seriously, half
Of them would have to go out OF bust.
ness for lack Of trade. Give your gar
den square deal in 1917.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-01-12
HER TREATMENT.

In certain hospital of this town
there is pretty nurse who receive
number of proposals of marriage ev-
cry month. On one of the most re-
cent occasions the proposal was made
in this way: "Will you be my wife
when recover "
"Certainly."
"Then you love me
"Oh, no; that's merely a part of the
treatment I must keep my patients
cheerful. promised this morning to
run away with a married man who has
lost both his legs" London Times.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-01-12

down from one of their old ancestors.
A portion of the grant of land made
to Capt. Charles Sims was in posses
sion of one of his descendants until
December, 1915, when it was bought
and came into possession Of Mr..
Frank Sinclair.
(Capt. Charles Sims, from whom
Limestone received it's name, is the
Revolutionary ancestor of Mrs. Farr,
the author of this article. Regent)
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-01-12
WINSTON-SALEM PAYS
BIG REVENUE TAXES

Winston-Salem, N. c., Jan. l.
Winston-Salem has paid to the United
States government during the past
year in revenue on stamps for chew
ing and smoking tobacco and cigar
cites manufacturer here the sum of
SIS, PTS, ,659.46, according to the figures
of Deputy Collector N. l.. Crawford.
This is remarkable increase over
1915, the figures for that year being
SO. .22S. .44490
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-01-12
RUB-MY-TISM

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Neuralgia, Headaches, Cramps,
Colo, Sprains, Bruises, Cuts and
Burns, Old Sores, Stings of Insects
Etc. Anfiseptio Anodyne, used in
te'nally and externally. Price 2Sc.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-01-12

Admiral George Dewey, the hero of
Manila Bay celebrated his 10th birth
day Tuesday.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-04-24
FIRE ON EAST SIDE

The continuous whistle Of the fire
alarm this morning at quarter to 3
o clock brought the whole town to it's
feet, and it took but a few minutes to
get the men hurrying in the direction
Of the fire.
1t turned out to be the grocery store
of Matthews and Company, on the east
side of town caused it is said by rats
knaWing the matches
The fire was not serious and with the
water supply the flames were soon ex-
tinguished.
The stock was total loss with no
insurance, the loss estimated at about
5000 but the building, owned by Mr.
Dudley Bryant received no appreciable
damage.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-04-24

Automobiles rushed to the fire this
morning as soon as the alarm was given
and they dashed by those walking, who
were just as eager to get there, but the
drivers did not stop to pick them up.
The suggestion is given out for what
it is worth that these pedestrians are
probably as valuable to fight the fire
and the courtesy extended, under these
particular circumstances, might have
the effect Of saving life and property.
When the fire alarm was given there
were about eight blows Of the whistle.
That was because the power plant had
not been instructed as to the zones es-
tabiished by the commissioners. These
zones have been published in The Com
monwealth before but we repeat them
for the benefit Of those who have for
gotten. Zone No. 1, West Of the rail
road, between ninth and twelfth Sts..
Zone No. 2. West Of the railroad, south
Of ninth street; Zone n 3. West of the
railroad and north of twelfth street.
Zone No. 4. Alleast Of the railroad. The
fire will be designated by the number
Of blows in accordance with the zone.
l, 9, 3, and 4.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-04-24
HOBGOOD NEWS ITEMS

Mrs R. H. White spent Thursday in
Scotland Neck shopping
Mr.. and Mrs. R. j. Shields, Mr.. and
Mrs Mrs. Preston White, Mr.. and Mrs
R. TT. White, Misses Fannie Station and
Ida Bailey, Mr.. Robert Shields, Mr.. and
Mrs. Gladstone Anthony and Mr.. Small
wood attended the marriage OF Mr.
Leon Shields and Miss Jane Norman
last Wednesday evening III Halifax
The Martha Washington Sewing Cir
Gle met with Miss Ida G. Bailey last
Thursday evening at the home Of Mrs
Henry White. Eight members were
present. Refreshments were served
during the evening.
Misses Mary and Elizabeth Hyman
and Miss Pittman of Selma, n. c., spent
the week end with Miss Elizabeth Hy
man s sister, Miss Susie Hyman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Gray Of Scot
land Neck were in town Sunday after
noon.
Mrs. R. J. Shields and son, Robert
and Mr.. R. II. White motored to Tar
boro Friday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Hyman, Miss Su
sic LYMAN and Mr.. Harry Moore Wen
to Tarboro Monday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Preston White anl
family visited in Scotland Neck Snnda,,
afternoon.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-04-24
IF MY COUNTRY SHOULD CALL

One Of thtose preparedness films that
are SO popular in the big cities, and
which have brought out several new
screen actors, principal among whom is
Miss Dorothy Phillips, who, eff my
country should CALI gives a wonder
full performance. She is supported by
an excellent company, in this thrilling
patriotic drama by Virginia Terhune
VanDewater in five reels.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-04-24
DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDER

The district meeting of the daughters
of the Confederacy is being held today
at Halifax and quite a number Of local
aides left on the morning train to be
present. Those who left by train were:
Mesdames w. F. Butterwoth, 3. W..
Hall, G. III. Herring, w. R. Bond, R. H
Gray, P. A. Raspberry, j. E. Woolard
J. +. Bowers and r. G.. Shacken.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-04-24

Why look old when Mildredina Hair
Remedy will restore your gray hair to
It's natural color in a few days, destroy
the dandruff germs, stop falling hair,
and give new life. Free sample, 10
cents.
THE MILDRED LOUISE co
Boston, Mass
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-04-24

arrived safely although the place
OF arrival has been withheld. The
party is not yet in Washington.
and all information relative to
their movements is being kept Sc
cret.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-04-24

Washington, April "a - The
French mission coming here for
conference with the American and
English government Officials has
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-04-24
OF GENERAL INTEREST
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS

LOCAL NEWS ITEMS
81
The 1920 Mogul tractor was seen in
town yesterday afternoon was sold to
Mr.. Lucius Vaughan returned on the
morning train to his home at Primers
Point
Mr.. J. R. Tillery, of Tillery, who sell
dom comes to town was in town this
morning.
A carload of 1917 Saxons were re-
ceived here today by the n A. Rid
dick Motor Car Company.
Mr.. Jack Jones and Miss Mary Stuart
Riddick of Spring Hill motored over
last night to take in the dance.
Mr.. W. f. Smith by the Hardy Hard
ware Company, and is operated on low
grade kerosene OIL
There is carload Of Overlands con
signed to Mr.. G. c. Weeks ready for
unloading at the depot
Mr.. B. F. Harrell of Spring Hill was
i'll town this morning and returned to
his home on the ten clock train.
Miss Lizzie Smith left today for
Raleigh OH visit to her brother. w.
It. Smith and will return in few DAYS.
Mrs. IT. I. Clark left this week for
Port Norfolk where she will visit her
brother Mr.. Kenneth Barrow for efw
days.
Nj r. d. Fleming of Rocky Mount.
who represents the A. W. Gill Com
on business
Mr. Curtis of Washington, N. c.. was
here yesterday to unload and get start
cd the new tractor purchased by Mr.
W f. Smith.
M F. f. Woods of Norfolk. arriv-
ed il town last night to have his den
tai work completed by DR.. Keel. He
expects to leave today.
CLia- or Police Lance Everett Of
Weldon. :. mt the night here with his
motAz-. MS. Cottie Everett and re-
turHaz In lis home on the morning
train
L ! 8 suggestion by a citizen that
when q FIRE occurs and the whistle
blows that the light shond be imme-
tiiatelE turned Ola for TIE benefit Of
those rushing to the fire.
Mr.. n. A. Riddicl1 and Mr. Charlie
Woolard left this morning with a Sax
and international truck for William
ston where they expect to make deal
Weldon and other nearby towns and
will drive a Buick 40
There is an effort to get up local
baseball club among the men Of the
town, and all who are interested should
he at the school ground tomorrow even
inc at six clock There seems to be
ample material from which to pick out
strong nine.
Miss Sallie Neal who was to have
gone to Baltimore Sunday by boat from
Norfolk was obliged to drive to Rocky
Mount to catch the train North. She
is to be under the treatment OF Dr.
Kelley, and was accompanied to Balti-
more by DR.. Clark
-()-
MY. and Mrs r. A. Phillips returned
last evening from a pleasant visit to
Washington, n c. Mr.. Phillips re-
ports that the roads are good with the
exception Of part on Goose nest town
ship. Martin county, which are very
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-04-24

The 1920 Mogul tractor was seen in
town yesterday afternoon was sold to
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-04-24

Mr.. Lucius Vaughan returned on the
morning train to his home at Primers
Point.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-04-24

There is an effort to get up a local
baseball club among the men of the
he at the school ground tomorrow even
ing at six clock. There seems to be
ample material from which to pick out
i strong nine.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-04-24

Mr.. J. r. Tillery, of Tillery, who sell
dom comes to town was in town this
morning.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-04-24

A carload of 1917 Saxons were re
ceived here today by the N. A. Rid
dick Motor Car Company.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-04-24

Mr.. Jack Jones and Miss Mary Stuart
Riddick of Spring Hill motored over
last night to take in the dance.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-04-24

Mr.. n. A Riddick and Mr.. Charlie
Woolard left this morning with a Sax
and international truck for William
Ston where they expect to make a deal.
Weldon and other nearby towns and
will drive a Buick 10:
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-04-24

L : . suggestion by a citizen that
when FIRE occurs and the whistle
blows that the light shonld be imme
siiately turned on for the benefit Of
those rushing to the fire
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-04-24

Ny. and Mrs r. A. Phillips returned
last evening from a pleasant visit to
Washington, n c. Mr.. Phillips re-
ports that the roads are good with the
exception Of a part on Goose nest town
shin. Martin county, which are very
bad, and they should be Immediately
fixed
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-04-24

Miss Sallie Neal who was to have
gone to Baltimore Sunday by boat from
Norfolk was obliged to drive to Rocky
Mount to catch the train North. She
is to be under the treatment OF DIR.
Kelley, and was accompanied to Baltl-
more by Dr.. Clark.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-04-24

Mr.. W. f. Smith by the Hardy Hard
ware Company, and is operated on low
grade kerosene oil.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-04-24

CLia- nt Police Lance Everett of
Weldon. :. mt the night here with his
motls-- Ms. Cottie Everett and re-
tUEa5 IN lis home on the morning
train
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-04-24

M F. f. Woods of Norfolk, arriv-
ed il town last night to have his den
tai work completed by DR.. Keel He
expects to leave today.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-04-24

There is Il carload Of Overlands con
signed to Mr.. G. c. Weeks ready for
unloading at the depot
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-20
THRILLING RESCUE
AT DIAMOND ISLE

Portland. Me. July ia thrilling
rescue was made off Diamond Island
late yesterday afternoon when John
Woolley of Danforth street. who passes
his summers at Great Diamond Island
responded to the cries of Private Cooper
Of Fort Mckinley for help. Private
Cooper was out in boat and in some
manner the boat overturned and he was
thrown into the water. He was unable
to swim but managed 70 get firm grasp
on the boat and then called for help
Woolley jumped into his own boat and
rowed to the man in distress and sue
ceedod in landing him ashore in an ex-
hausted condition.
Woolley has before figured in rescues
a the island. when last year. he went
to the aid of two boys who were in a
sinking boat in a choppy sea. and took
them aboard his own craft and safely
landed them.
Woolley is a F. H s. boy a graduate
of the class of 1917 He is quiet and
unassuming and made no mention Of the
incident of yesterday to his parents.
they being informed Of the occurrence
by government officers who witnessed
the rescue.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-20
STATE WIDE SEARCH
FOR MISSING SON

Portland. Me, July 19.-Nlrs. +. A.
Cooper Of 965 Senaca avenue, Brook
lyn, has asked the police OF Portland
TO assist her in finding her son, Wes-
ley Cooper. 10, a former employee Of
the Brooklyn Daily Eagle. who has
been missing from his place of en-
ployment since June 13. Mrs. Coop
er's search = her son in and about
New York has availed nothing and
she has requested the local officials to
assist her in a State wide hunt for the
youth in the belief that he has Sc
cured work here for the summer.
No reason was attributed for the
disappearance of the young man, the
letter from the mother claiming that
he was a young man Of exemplary
habits and had never remained away
from home over night until he disap-
reared month ago. He is described
as being 10, medium height light
brown hair. blue eyes. line across
the bridge of his nose as though he
wore glasses. When last seen he wore
green suit. green cap and tan shoes.
Cooper shutters noticeably.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-20
CLINTON

F. f. Whitman was in Milo on busi-
ness Monday.
Mrs Eugene Decker Of Portland is
the guest Of Mr. and Mrs l.. Decker
Mrs Olive Plunmer Mason of Wake
field. Mass. is visiting her cousin. Miss
Sarah f. Richardson.
Mrs {. c. Hayes is entertaining Miss
Florence Hodgdon of Boston at her
camp. the Wigwam.
DR.. and MIS-. c. +. Brock of Waltham.
Mass. have been guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Richardson.
Harold Bean gave a party a the Bean
cottage Wednesday evening in honor Of
his guest Gardc Burgess of Portland,
Mrs. Vada Ross Snowden and son of
Springfield, Mass. have arrived to pass
several weeks. the guests of her sis
ter. Mrs. 0. p Wheeler.
Mrs Carrie Weeks and daughter of
Winslow were in town Thursday.
Members and friends of the Philathea
class Of the Free Baptist Sunday school
gathered on the lawn of Mrs. Ida B.
Whitman Wednesday and worked on Red
Cross supplies. The next meeting will
be at the home of Mrs. Jennie kimball
Wednesday afternoon, July %. All who
are Interested are invited to be present.
4 meeting Of the Wesleyan Literary
club was held at the home Of Mrs. Mae
Greeley Hodgdon Wednesday afternoon.
The program from the Year Book was
given. Mrs. Royden X. Greeley of Con-
necticut, dramatic reader. gave several
selections which added much to the
Measure of the afternoon.
Miss Gertrude Watson of Little Rock.
Arkansas suffrage campaign worker
hall Wednesday, evening. !. good sized
audience gave close attention to her
words and seemed much impressed by
the force of her arguments.
meeting of the Red Cross workers
will be held in W r. c. hall Friday aft
ernoon. The committee has procured
materials Of various kinds from Water
vile and all Wiz wish for work will be
provided so far as is possible. The hall
will be open at o'clock All are cor
daily asked to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-20
BELGRADE

Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Furbish and
daughter Florence. who have been
visiting relatives in Belgrade. Mt. Yer
non, Augusta and Waterville. have
returned to their home in Mas.achu-
setts. -
Mr.. and Mrs. stephen Tromley are
passing their vacation with Mrs. from.
leys parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Carson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Bickford, Archie
and Agnes Bickford were business
visitors Tuesday in Augusta. Il.
Mrs Gertrude Berry has been spend
ing a few days with her grandmother.
Mrs. Trask.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Dunn on Sunday
visited Mrs. Dunn's uncle, George Rob-
inson of Oakland.
Lauren Kelley and Kermit Bickford
are helping Walter Knowles with his
having.
Mr.. and Mrs. V. E. Dunn Of Augusta
passed the week -end with Mr.. Dunn's
parents. calling Sunday on relatives in
Oakland and Rome
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-20
ALBION

The Grange will hold a public nag rails
ing Monday evening. July q. at the
Grange hall at 80. There will be music
by the band and patriotic songs and
speeches A collection will be taken for
the benefit of the local branch Of the
French Relief Society. Everyone is cor
daily invited to he present.
The French Relief Society has been in
vited to attend church in body Sunday,
July %. A patriotic sermon will be preach
ed by the pastor, Rev. n NJ Heikes
There will be a band concert and dance
Monday night, July 9.
Mrs. Eva Hussey is listing her daugh-
ter. Mrs Bernard Reynolds OF Burnham,
for few days.
Mrs. Sarah Higgins has been called 20
Fairfield to attend the funeral Of the
young son of George Smell. who was re-
Gently drowned
Mrs. Marcia F. Nickerson OF Somervills.
Mass Is spending the summer with her
"a rents. Mr.. and Mrs. William Leonard.
Miss Gladys wiggin. who has been WIS.,
iting relatives in Somerville, Mass, has
returned home.
Mr. and Mrs. Merton Leonard OF Port
land are spending a few weeks in town.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-20
FRENCH ATTACK
MADE SOUTH OF
ST. QUENTIN

rsr. nl' ~ The Germans made
!. ,t'a.f last night on a front OF 800
..,,rs. .uuth OF - Quentin The war
See t.rwnccs that the enemy gain
st. s.t.r ,u the French first line.
...r. .r'l"d from the greater psr,
i. ,ar- positions by counter at
81. trrwan attempt 10 regain
0r'urd hv the French near
l,u.s- wood on the verdun front.
a. lefetted
-ss stt'smcr' follows
.f.- sr'lllery and the eneutv's .
,.-s I,. over the whole front.
-.,-s rHa specially violent firing be-
,rssr mo Sommc and the Aisne. in
,-t region ~ Nauclerc and Craoune
40 ~ the left hank OF the Meuse
so.r IN - Quentin the Germans. af-
,r n'.nt homhardmcnt delivered
J. attack ~ about o'clock yester-
a. ,tsulnF on front OF 500 metres
rr p Gaurhy. against the hillock OF
o.. phi ~ Allwinds The enemy sue
-.e 10 saininE footing in our frst
,r~rH .r, hu' was driven out Of the
ga.t per' ~ the occupied positions
4., rlrfrr attack
.h0tr ycrf intense homba ardment
,r, -r' 'te Germans made p count. =
Oh. r..N nu our new positions at
GOOD hu' we're chec%od ~
.rr.rc thsv were able =, rsac ch
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-20
LAST PAYMENTS
BANGOR WAR LOAN

Bangor. Me-. July 19.-The last pay
ments were made this morning on the
$4,000 loan made to the CITY of Bangor
by % citizens who loaned $500 each to
finance the fund for the relief of the fam
lilies of the soldiers who went to the Mex
lean border from Bangor.
The amount paid Thursday was s6S06. 90,
the balance with interest having been
paid in November. 1916. The State of
Names refund on this loan was s5SS. 80
and the city stands the balance, which
amounts to s45367. The ccyments Thurs
day morning complete the payment Of the
loan and Mayor Woodman was very mucn
pleased with the results
The MAYOR said: That is one of the
most pleasant duties I have had to per-
form since have been in office. to sign
over the payment OF those notes to those
patriotic citizens who so willingly loaned
the city this money for such a worthy
cause"
The citizens who loaned the money.
each one furnishing $500. were: Hon. T.
D. Bailey. 4. H. Babcock, Hon. I. X.
Stetson. Hon, Arthur Chaplin. R. B. Dun
ming Co.. T. r. Savage. Harry A. Chap
man. Milton 5. Clifford, DR. Thomas L.
Coe Herbert J. Banton. Frederick ".
Hill James ". Cassidy Charles H. Bart
lett. ESD, Walter l.. Head. Charles H.
Wood. James Mcclure T. Norman Towle.
Edward P. MURRAY. 40 Hon lanes F.
Singleton and William 5. Higgins.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-20
yVATERv!LLE.

". Scott Durham died at his home in
the Gilman house. y Silver stree, Thurs
day evening shoraly after o'clock. Hc
had been sick for a number Of years and
his death was not unexpected. He was
born in Nassalboro s7 years ago, the son
of Frank and Anna ORobinson Durham.
He came to Waterville 45 years ago and
started as clerk in the Arnold store In
company with John Weber he went to
Dakota and was there about year and
then came back and went to Newport.
where he ran store with John Weber
He then returned to Waterville and pur-
chased the store OF Simeon Estes which
he conducted for a number of years, re-
tiring from active work about six years
ago. He is survived by two brothers.
Charles H. Of Augusta and Edgar OF Vas
salboro, and one sister. Miss Margaret
Estes Of vassalboro. ~rhe funeral will
be Saturday at 10 o'clock from his late
home and the interment will be 81 Vas
salboro.