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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-21
CAR RENTAL IDEA
PROVES POPULAR
Modern MotOrist Demands
Best and Newest in Service.

Day and night service, twenty-four
hours a day for every day in the year,
is the onl ything that will satisfy the
tastes Of the modern automobile owner,
according to Ray 0. Burns, manager Of
the Warren Auto Company. Mr.. Burns
says that in the old days when a car
owner decided to have the old bus dolled
up by giving It a wash ana polish 1t
meant putting the car out Of commits
sion for the better part Of day.
But all that has been changed" he
added. Now the owner drives the eur
to business and leaves it Mt a modern.
well equipped auto laundry such as we
maintain, and when he gets ready to go
home the car is ready and Whiting for
him. In order to give service Of this
character we keep our place Of business
open day and night
Another idea Of ours that has made
a big lid for popular favor has been our
plan Of renting automobiles TO respon-
sible persons without the services Of
driver this gives them the opportunity
Of having thu pleasure Of driving the car
themselves and at the same time saves
them the cost Of paying for the time Of
a high-grade, high salaried driver. This
iden has proved very popular with travel-
Ing men and professional men from other
cities who come TO indianapolis on bust
ness. In almost every instance these
men own cars and they Ike to handle
the steering wheel themselves We equip
every one Of our machines for long trips
and keep them I'm excellent mechanical
condition. This assures the renter Of the
highest degree Of service from our sys-
tenn
When we first put this system in
practice all sorts Of catastrophes were
predicted and most Of our friends said
the scheme never would work They said
that our ears would be wrecked and
stolen and abused and that the plan
could not do otherwise than fail How
ever. the actual working out Of the plan
has been far different In fact it has
worked better than even we had hoped
for. We have found that ia most in
stances our ears have been treated with
more care and consideration than the
persons driving them would have &C
corded their own machines This is the
reason we are extending the scope Of our
business every week"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-21
JEWELER IN ONE
STORE 80 YEARS
Diamond Dealer Clings to
Original Location.

Can you imagine assoclating with whole
aocks OF real genuine, high priced dia-
monds in such quantities that they become
almost as commonplace TO you MS the
family coal Pile? Well that is the ex-
perience Of J. P. Mutually who for thirty
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-21
FURNACE PRICES
ARE AGAIN LOW
Home Building, Favorable
Conditions Boost Business.

Despite adverse financial and business
conditions the furnace business has been
unusually good during the past summer
and fall according to Harry RyboIt,
president Of the Rybolt Heating Com
pany. This condition Mr.. Rybolt at
tributes very largely TO the great amount
Of home Hiding that has been going
on.
at IS a peculiar thing" he said, that
while building as a whole has not been
ccrried on to any great extent there has
been a steady increase in the amount of
home building which has been done.
Naturally new homes call for new
heating plants and in the past few
months We have placed more furnaces
in new homes than for several years past.
In a great many instances also we have
been called on to furnish new heating
equipment for buildings which are being
remodelled or repaired.
During the days Of inflated prices IN
all lines many persons simply made old
equipment last and now that prices are
falling to the pre-war level these persons
are coming back into the market for new
heating equipment to replace the old.
obsolete, worn out affairs they were
using
poe installation Is the cause OF very
large percentage Of furnace troubles in
home. and home builders ana others de-
string new heating plants should make
sure that the work Is done only by high
grade. experienced W0rkmen who are
thoroughly familiar with urnace In
stallation and the heating problems
which confront the householders. A little
care along these lines will save world
of trouble later on.
There has been a marked decrease in
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-21

PARIS. Nov. 1.-Sluce the government
forbade duels they have been Increasing
IN number weekly Eleven were fought
In three days, but no fatality was re-
ported.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-21

furnace prices over those Of a year ago.
Reduction Of raw material costs and d
corresponding decrease in labor costs
have made 1t possible for the man
ufacturer to put his product on the mar
ket at a lower price than for a long time
back. 1t looks to me as if this Is an ideal
time for a prospective furnace purchaser
to do his buying"
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-27
How About This?

Sam Wix has set out 10 acres in
cabbage on his farm near the Forest
beyond Buffalo. We predict that he
will "start something" worth while.
An experiment ? Yes, so far as Un-
ion county is concerned. One man
has already told Mr.. Wix he was
crazy. Another one, farmer, said to
him, "What do you mean? l had
planned to plant small patch of
c..hbage in my garden, but since
see what you are doing, will buy
from you, instead!" Evidently Mr.
Wix has an idea that the world is a
pretty big affair, and the above men,
toned farmer has an idea that the
world is rather small. We venture the
assertion that Mr.. Wix is right.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-27
DEBS CALLS ON
ATTORNEY GENERAL

Washington Dec. 26.-Eugene V
Debs, the Socialist leader, whose ter
year prison sentence for violation of
the espionage act was committed on
Christmas day, came here today di-
rect from the Atlanta federal pcni;cn
tiary and called upon President Har-
ding and Attorney General Daugher-
lty.
Mr.. Daugherty said that Debs came
of his own ."volition," while Debs
declared his visit to Washington was
at the request" of the attorney gen
eral and that he was given railroad
ticket to the capital by the warden of
the penitentiary without choice of
destination, although he had planned
to go immediately to his home at
Terre Haute, Ind. .
After his conference with Debs, the
attorney general declared in a state
ment that there were no unusual con-
ditions attached to the communication
Of the Socialist leaders sentence, that
no advice was offered to Debs, nor was
any requested, and that he hoped
Debs would direct his talents to i
useful purpose.
No statement was made at the
White House after the conference
there but upon reaching his hotel
Debs broke the silence he had main
tained from the moment of quitting
the penitentiary and declared he
would devote his time to the freedom
of all prisoners. He added that he
had discussed his opinions with Pres.
ident Harding in order that there
might be no misunderstanding as to
his principles and ideals.
Debs reached Washington at 5
o'clock this morning. He left Atlanta
in day coach, giving the extra fare
to Russian relief, but about 10 O'Clock
last night, according to friends who
accompanied him, he changed to ;
sleeper. With him on his journe,
were his brother Theodore, Miss
Clelia Roter and the Debs freedom
conference, Miss Lucy Robins of tn,
American Federation of Labor and .
number of newspaper men.
He went Immediately to a hotel fo>
breakfast and then called upon tn,
attorney general walking to the de
partment of jpsticetsaith his friends
and p group Of newspaper men un
noticed as he passed along the streets
From the department he walked owe,
to the White House and then back t.
his hotel.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-27
NEGRO BOOTLECCER
MAKES GET AWAY

st. Matthews, Dec. 26.-Sam Duck
son, a negro bootlegger, gave the Of
ficers of the law and the town in gen
eral choice bit of excitement late
Saturday afternoon. He had been un-
der suspicion of being engaged in
the liquor business for some time, and
one week ago was caught and given a
fine of $50 by the town authorities.
Saturday afternoon Policeman Jones
saw him driving into town and scent
ed trouble. The officer started for
him and Duckson tossed his burden
of white liquid into the yard of a
citizen. He then put whip to his
horse and dashed away. The liquor
recovered, Mr.. Jones and two young
men got a car and made pursuit. The
negro was overtaken on the outskirts
of the town and was seen hiding his
pistol in pile of lumber. The police
man knowing him to be bad charac-
ter, put him under cover and made
the arrest. The handouts were ad-
justed and the pistol recovered. Then,
in an instance, the negro surged,
freed himself, broke his chains, grab
bed the pistol from the policeman,
covered him, recovered his own pis-
tol from the deputy policeman and
proceeded to use some vitriolic Ian
guage. He backed off, got into his
buggy and again took flight. Aid
was summoned and the sheriff and a
number of citizens were soon in pur-
suit in cars. The negro again aban-
doned his buggy and made a cross
country run. Finding himself closely
pursued, he turned and opened fire on
the pursuers. Many shots were eX-
changed but no one hurt. He was
again captured, but showed fight and
did not submit until severely punish
ed. Upon search of his premises, a
distilling outfit and six weapons were
located among which were sixteen
shooter, an automatic pistol and sew
eral of lesser danger but all in good
state Of service. He is doing service
on the chaingang under charges in the
court of magistrate until the higher
court may dispose of him.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-27
Two Fires In Union

Union had two small fires Sunday
morning shortly after midnight. AT
1890 o'clock the J. F. Mcclure Dry
Goods company was discovered to be
on fire. A table of underwear was in
a blaze. The prompt work of the
police department and the fire COM
pany resulted in quickly extinguish-
ing the fire. The loss is fully covered
by insurance. But for the early dis
covery and prompt work, the fire
would have been serious, for it is one
of the largest stores here and the
building is located in one of the best
business blocks in Union. The pro.
prietors and clerks had. closed tbs
store just short while before.
Just as this fire had been extin.
guished another one broke out. This
time it was Fosters Shoe Repair shop
located next to w. D. Arthur company
and also on Main street. The machin-
cry and fixtures were badly damaged
in fact, rendered practically useless.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-27
MISSING MANS
BODY FOUND

Asheville, N c., Rec. 26.-Mystery
which for months surrounded the dis
appearance of B. L. Harsell, wealthy
clubman and sportsman Of New York
who has been missing since last April,
is believed to have been solved with
the identification of body found in
the woods of Mitchell county, North
Carolina, as that of the missing man.
Detective Elmo w. Brim of Galax.
Va, reports having traced the club
man over l 800 miles, 24O of which he
made on foot through the Appa-
lachian mountains, and claims to have
Information that Harsel was murder
ed by parties in the Pigeon Roost
creek section Of Mitchell county.
Upon lcating New York, Mr.. Har-
sell announced he would walk from
Roanoke, Va, to north Georgia for
the purpose of hardening his muscles
and preparing for a big game hunt in
a foreign country which he contem-
plated with other New York clubmen.
He has to write his brother each 80
days of his whereabouts, and after
more than month had elapsed and NJ
word had been received hunt was
started.
Detectives arrived here about six
weeks ago and began work upon a
new clue which led them over Mount
Mitchell, highest peak east of the
Rockies, through the mountainous
sections of Yanccy county and into a
remote section of Mitchell, where the
body was foun.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-27
LOSES LIFE IN
AUTO WRECK

Chester, Dec 2G-R. c. Elliott.
aged 80, of 1920 Assembly street, Co
!umbia, said to have operated n gro
Gerry store in the capital city along
with his brother, ID. o. Elliott. was
instantly killed early Christmas morn
ing when the Ford rmabout in which
he was riding turned turtle. pinninw
HIM to the ground, on the highway to
Columbia about five miles from Chcs-
ter. The tragedy will ever be yelled
in cloud of mystery as no one wit,
messed the accident and when found
most of his body was cold
The part of the car near the steer
ing wheel, appeared to have caught
him in the chest. probably causing in
ternal injuries. The car was not bad
" damaged as it was able to success
fully navigate the distance To ChcS-
ter on its own power. The windshield
was shattered and the steering wheel
badly damaged The accident seem,
to have occurred about o'clock
Christmas morning or earlier aS when
the tragedy was discovered the lights
were still on.
AS soon as found the body was
brought to this city and it WAS some
time before his identity could be cS-
tablished as there were ne paper
about him, save a deposit slip Of the
Carolina National Bank of Columbia
for 5000 and it was dated October 20.
1921. After several hours strenuous
work, his identity was cstablishcd and
his brother from Columbia, ID. o. FL
lott, was communicated with and in
a short time the brother hurried here
in an automobile.
Mr. Elliott was on his way 10 Waco.
N. c., to spend the Christmas holi-
days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. d
H. Elliott.
Mr.. Elliotts car ran down an en-
bankment Cor short distance and
then turned over. A rumor was cir
culated here that some one might
have run into his car. However there
was nothing to indicate any such as
neither the rear nor the frort of the
car showed any signs of having been
struck.
Mr.. Elliott is survived by his pa
rents Mr.. and Mrs. D. H. Elliott of
Waco, N. c., and the following broth
ers: D. H. Elliott, Jr,, of Waco, n.
c., M. Elliott Of Forest City NJ -Gy-D-
o. Elliott. Of Columbia, and the fol-
lowing sisters: Mrs. ]. #. Allen Of
Cherryville, N. c., Mrs. Maudo VII.
worth, Miss Nida Elliot cf Waco,
N. c., Mrs. Boyd Stroup of Wayncs-
boro. Ga.
The verdict of the coronrr's jury
was that R. c. Elicit came to his
death by having his car turn over and
rushing him to death.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-27
COLUMBIA MAN
TAKES OWN LIFE

Frank T. Bignon, storekeepcr at
1881 Richland street, ended his life
yesterday afternoon about 1880
o'clock when he shot himself in the
head in the rear of his store. Bignon
died short time after he reached the
Columbia hospital.
Mrs. Bignon was calling for help
when she heard the pistol report. City
officers went to the scene of the
shooting and took charge of the six
inch barrel, 3S caliber revolver which
was found close to where Mr.. Big
non fell. The bullet entered the right
side of the head nqar the temple and
came out on the left side.
Mrs. Bignon said her husband COM
planned of business conditions and she
attributed the rash act to this cause.
She said Mr.. Bignon arose early yes
terday morning and went to the mar
ket. He returned to the store and
then made another trip to the heart
Of the city. Mrs. Bignon said when
Mr.. Bignon reached home after i
o'clock he appeared to be unsettled
and said, 81 am going to get the gun"
Mrs. Bignon said she made an effort
to reach the gun first and failed. She
said Mr.. Bignon pushed her to one
side and gained possession of the
weapon. Mrs. Bigncn said she ran
into the hall and toward the front en-
trance to call for help and had just
accosted man when pistol shot
rang out in the store. Mrs. Bignon
and others rushed into the shop and
they found Mr.. Bignon lying on the
floor near the rear door to the store.
Coroner Scott decided that an inquest
was unnecessary.
The Bignon family occupy the rooms
in the rear of the store and beau
tifully decorated Christmas tree was
standing yesterday in one corner of
a room. Mrs. Bignon said Mr.. Bignon
trimmed the tree with his own hands
last Saturday night for the delight of
his boys and girls the eldest of whom
is II years old.
Frank T. Bignon came to Columbia
three wears ago from Augusta and
conducted variety store at the
northwest corner Of Richland and
Pickens streets. One month ago his
brother, Albert Bignon, died in .Au,
gustas One sister, Mrss G. o. Nelson
ives IN Columbia ne State.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-27
Death of Mrs. French

Mrs. William French of Ottaray viii
lage, was found dead in her chair
Friday morning, December 23rd, at
o'clock.
The funeral services were conduct
ed by Rev. H. Haydock, pastor of
Mon-Aetna Baptist church and the in
terment was in Rosemont cemetery.
Mrs. French was a full blooded
Cherokee Indian and had lived in this
county for ten years.
The family has the deep sympathy
of the community in this dark hour.
Mrs. French was SO years old and
is survived by her husband and four
children.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-27
TODAY'S COTTON MARKET
Malone-Sims

Miss Lillian Malone and Mr.. Tom
Sims were united in marriage at
o'clock Monday morning and left i'm
mediately afterwards on No. 9 South
ern train for honeymoon trip. The
marriage ceremony was performed by
Rec. l.. w. Blackweldel at his resi-
dence on South Church street.
The bride is an employee of the
Bake-Rite Bakery here and is a pop
ular and accomplished young woman
The groom holds position with Boil
toms Garage. These young people
have a wide circle of friends who
unite in wishing them great happi-
ness.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-27
REBEL GENERAL
SHOT TO DEATH

Nogales, Ariz., Dec. 26.-Gcn. Fran.
cisco Reyna, who had figured promi.
nently in revolutions in Mexico in the
last ten years, was executed by fir
ing squad in Nogales, Sonora, across
the international line from here late
today. He was alleged to have been
caught digging rifles, saddles and am
munition from the ground near Can
csa. Sonora. Is miles west of Nogales
General Reyna, who has been living
in the mountains in Santa Cruz coun-
ty, Arizona, ten miles northeast of
here, was captured about 9 o'clock
this morning and was taken to the
Nogales, Sonora, Jail, where he was
tried by military court. Reyna' 5
chauffeur also was arrested.
Mexican officials said that after
Reyna was captured, soldiers un-
earthcd 80 rifles, 80 saddles and about
1000 rounds of ammunition at the
spot where he was digging. Reyna
and his chauffeur were arrested hy IL
Mexican soldiers under the command
of Capt. Francisco Gonzales.
Reyna and about 200 followers, 1t
is claimed, planned to launch revo-
luton January |. He also was
charged with having had connection
with leaders of another proposed rev.
olution. The alleged leaders of that
affair were arrested in Nogalcs, So
nora, about month ago and were cx-
ecuted shortly afterward in Hermo-
sillo Sonora. Reyna was arrested by
United States officials here at that
time but later was released.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-27
Robbers Enter
Marlboro Stores

Bennettsville, Dec. 26.-Two rob-
berries were committed here last night.
Jacob Isaachohn's store on south
Broad street was entered and goods,
silk shirts, silk shirtwaists, silk hose
and silk sox, TO the estimated value
of 81 500 taken. Entrance was made
by removing large plate glass from
the front door. A box containing hats
was emptied and the merchandise
placed in it.
The store of ID. E. Odom on Broad
street opposite the postoffice was en-
tered from a transom over the back
door. The amount of goods taken can
not at this time be determined. Blood
hounds from Wagram, N. c., failed to
follow the train.
Similar robberies were committed
at Tatum, in this county, Christmas
eve.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-27
Lawson-Vaughan

Miss Bessie Lawson, and Mr. {.
Douglass Vaughn two of Adamsbug' 5
most popular young people, were hap
PLY married Sunday afternoon, De
cembcr 25th, 1921.
A large part of friends and rcla-
tives motored to Union with the hap.
py young people and were present at
the home of Rev. l.. l.. Wagnon, Ga
South Church street in that city, when
he spoke the words making them hus
hand and wife.
Many and heartily are the good
wishes for this Christmas bride and
groom.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-27

Miss Lille Keisler and Mr.. J. p.
Palmer of the Ottaray community
were married in the presence Of a
large number of relatives and friends
on Saturday night, December oath
1921.
The happy event was consummated
at the home of Rev. L. L. Wagnon
the officiating minister, in the city OF
Union.
They are the recipients of hearty
congratulations and good wishes OF
scores Of friends.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-27
PERSONAL MENTION

Hervic Whitlock Of New Orleans,
La, is holiday visitor in Union.
Misses Kathrin Miller and Emmie
Henderson, of Columbia, spent yes
tcrday at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Dan Smith.
Lindsay Smith and Louis Gillian
are the guests of friends in Atlanta,
Ga.
Luke J. Wilburn spent part of the
holidays in Union with relatives, re-
turning to Jacksonville last evening.
Laurens Young, of Cornell Univer-
sity, is at the home of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. G.. Young, for the
holidays.
Mrs. o. S. Braddock and little son
-ef-Jsekseapille Ella ara :1iaiting -rala.-
tives in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. M. Frazier of Raj
cigh, N. c., and daughters, Misses
Thclma and Kitty Lee are spending
the holidays with Mrs. F. o. Willard
on Academy street.
Fred Willard returned Christmas
Eve from Washington, New York and
otfer Northern points. He was join
cd by his brother, Clyde H. Willard,
in Atlanta. They report an excellent
trip.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. C. Ramsay, Of
Gaffney, are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. b. Brannon for the Christmas
holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs F.. r. Cureton and
children returned to their home in At
lanta, Ga, yesterday after few days
visit to Mr.. anl Mrs. r. w. Mellow.
Mr. and Mrs. Elias Prioleau and
Mrs. James Munro will return this
afternoon from a visit to the home
of Major w. II. Sinkler at Eutaw-
vile.
Guy II. Wilburn, Guy, Jr., Paul
and Jack Wilburn left today for Eff
fngham to spend several days with
Mrs. William Gillespie ruth Will
burn).
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Bobo, Of Rock
Hill, and Mr.. and Mrs. Weeks, Of St.
Matthews, are the guests of their
UOIncr, MIS-. \. ". ID. counts, on -.
Pinckney street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Oliphant and
children of Greenville spent the holi-
days with their parents, Mr. and Mrs.
r. A. Oliphant on South street.
Mrs. D. f. Clement and little son,
of Honca Path are the guests of Mrs.
Sara Clement on S. Mountain street.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-27
.;.DECKERS' SLAYER
PUT TO DEATH

Key West, Fla, Dec. 26.-Manuel
Head, who, barricaded in a house last
night stood Off a mob of armed Key
West citizens after he had shot and
killed William H. Decker, was taken
from the county Jail this morning by
another crowd and riddled with bull
lets.
Marines from the Key West navy
yard guarded the county Jail after
Heads capture until the mob which
formed after Decker's murder broke
up. They gave way shortly after 2
a. m. to deputies who patrolled out
side the Jail. Word that the marines
had been relieved was passed about
and the crowd gathered again. Ap-
preaching the Jail, one of the leaders
called for Sheriff Curry and when
he opened the door dozen forced
their way in overpowered him and
the jailer, obtained the kkeys to
Heads cell and made for their victim.
Head was shot twice before being
taken away. He was then placed in
an automobile and taken far out of
a country road near old Fort Martello
and there strung to telephone pole.
Twenty-Five bullet wounds were found
in the body when it was cut down this
morning.
The Decker funeral was conducted
today services being held in the Elks'
temple and st. Paul's cathedral. Mem
bers of the Elks' and Rotary clubs,
followed by Girl and Boy Scouts in
uniform, led the procession to the
cemetery.