davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-10-12

Df!l- BY the tenor of the pal'crs particularly
those in the lower ofthe State, appears to be
n settled fact that Gen. W. II Wallace has been de-
cidcd on to succeed Hon. l.. &. Northrop rs Judge
of this circuit. We have not spoken to Gen.
Wallace upon the subject, except to mention the
fact Of his being the only man, as yet, spoken
of for that high position but not long ago il
was suggested, in more than one paper, that if
Wrght's position on the Supreme Court Bench
WAS made vacant, Gen. Wallace was the man to
succeed him. With Willard, McIver and Wal
lace, the Supreme Bench sf South Carolina
would be the ablcst and purest of any State
in the Union We, however, have faith in the
wisdom of the Legislature and are willing to
leave the matter with that body.
In either position Gen. Wallace would be accept
able to the people His ability is unqucSioned,
his character is untarnishcI, and his dignity of
dcmeanor, in public private life, arc assuran-
that he would add honor and purity to the
judiciary of the State.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-10-12

BeA- Our excellent County Treasurer requests
us to say that in consequence of being detained
much against his inclinaton--as Il witness in
one or two cases before the Court, he was una
blc to meet his appointment with the people Of
Gondeysville TO collect taxes. lie thinks he
will be there fully soon as the people are all
ready to meet him. lie will give notice through
the TINES when he will be at Goudcysville.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-10-12

Bay llo. for the Georgia State Fair. The
Agent of the A. & {. Airline Railway, at Spar
tanburg, informs that Tickets will he sold
from Spartanburg to Atlanta and return for one
fare to all wishing to attend the Georgia State
Fair. Tickets good from the l4th to the 22d Of
October, inclusive.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-10-12

Ray During the present term ofCourt mum
Der Of very important and intricate civil cases
have been tried and disposed of. Some of the
cases had been on tho docket for years. The
Court will be compelled to adjourn tomorrow
as the Spartanburg Court will convene next
Monday
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-10-12

FATAL PoISoNING.--S Several members of the
family Of the late Judge Graham, residing in
Charleston, were poisoned recently by eating
roast chickens which it is believed we're sea-
somel with salt which had got imprcgnaiei with
arsenic while on slip-hoari. Miss LilIic Gra-
ham and cOlorc.! servant named Elrina sum
mcrs are dead; while Mrs. Graham and four
sons nic not expected to recover.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-10-12

contend with, is the want of sufficient appropria-
tion and getting sufficient number of competent
1st grade Teachers to teach the Primary Schools.
The first year is decidedly the most important
period oi child's education. If it gets started
right and has any ambition it will make
scholar. From my own observation l am con-
vinced that if we are compelled to employ in
ferior teachers let them go into the advarced
Schools. .-- -
Whole number of persons between and 16
years of age in the County-Whites 2,225, Col
sreSp8 O6l Total $3.50. Whole number at
tending School-Whtes S92 Colored SGS-To-
tai 1,760. Whole number not in School $500.
This number will be considerably diminished
by those attending private schools, which are
not reported to the School Commissioner.
Respectfully Submitted,
A. A. JAMES, Sch. Conn.,, u. C.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS STATEMENT.
To S. W. Rice Foreman Of the Grand Jury:
The past Indebtedness of Union
County, prior to Nov. l, 1876, is. $50. 7SS 63
The mill levy will pay about. $3.50 90
--
Leaving n balance of....... .........S 1888 63
TO be carried over as Old Debt of
the County.
The ascertaned Expenses of the
County for the present year are
about. .................S $500 90
The mill levy will pay about......... $500 90
Leaving n balance Of about. -......... 5000 90
to be carried over and added to the &
old debt of the County.
This will leave the debt of the Coun-
ty on the lst Nov, 1877 about. SIC, ,53S 90
The Board of County Commissioners would
respectfully request the Grand Jury to ask in
struction of the Court rs to the law regulating
the Sale of Spirituous liquors. Several parties
have been operating distleries in the County,
and are anxious to know if they sell the
iSti cd " N he MT yvit bont
paying for taking out regular license for SO
doing. The Board of Commissioners have re-
fused to allow any proceeding except by regular
License.
The County Commissioners would respectfully
ask the Court to define the duties and powers
of the County Commissioners in the collection
and disbursement of County funds.
Respectfully,
d. p. DUNCAN, C. B. C. C.
WIN. HILL, Clerk.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-10-12

BSI5" Mcador Grange will hold meeting in
the Fair Ground Building, next Friday, the
18th, and invites all Patrons in this County
whether belonging to working or extinct
Oranges, to meet with them, for consultation on
important business for tho interest Of Agricul-
turists generally.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-10-12
SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS STATEMENT

UNION, S. c.. Oct. I'd, 1877.
County School Commissioner would respect
fully report to the Grand Jury that there has
been received and expended the State aproprla.
ton of 50, 1880, in carrying on the Schools for
this year. So much of the Poll Tax raised this
year as will be necessary for liquidating the
School certificates prior to the lst., of Nov. 1873
will be applied for that purpose. These claims
amount to $3.50 81. These claims are all Just,
as appear from the vouchers in the Commission
crs Office.
There are outstanding certificates from the
lst Of Now, 1873 to lst 0! Nov, 1876, amount
img To - 100 co, the payment of which should
he provided for hy law.
The great difficulty the Commissioner has to
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-10-12

BsS- Mr.. Jas. H. Rodser has at his Store
pair of the largest and longest Buffalo Horns
saw. They measure feet in length
and have each % rings, indicating that the ami
NAL from which they were taken was ffty-tws
years old. They came from Bombay and OBJ
tanned in Scotland by ,lr John Rod.er.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-10-12

nsA. Mr.. I. NJ. Whitesides has made one of
the most convenient weighing arrangements at
his Mill that we have ever seen, and we think it
will be appreciated by those who have cotton to
Gin. BY it wagon load Of seed Gotten be
weighed in the wagon before il Is unloaded, 80
that the Farmer can know to pound, what he
takes to Mr. Whitosides Gin and the "turn out
the Gin makes. gentleman Of undoubtcd
veracity told us that he weighed himself upon
Mr. Whiteslrs' scales and then weighed upon
a pair Of Fairbanks scales in n store and they
did not vary ounce. The arrangement is
worth walk to look at.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-10-12

nS4- But few representatives Of tho bar from
other counties have been with us at this term.
Hon. 5. Bobo, Col. j. II. Evins, T.. II. Bobo and
Jas. Il. Webster. from Sparlan5urg, and K. G..
Watts and Laurens II. Watts, from Iaurens are
all that We have seen.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-10-12

Be9- Judge Mnckey snll holds the court to
constant duty until the eve sma' hours daily.
lie seems determined to clear the dockets, if
possible.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-10-12
Con gressman Eyins,

Among those from adjoining Counties who
have been in attendance upon our Court, we
were pleased to meet our most worthy Repre-
sentative in Congress, Col. }. II. Evins. lie left
for Washington last Wednesday. In Col. Eyins
this Congressional District will have truly rep
rcscuta,ivc man, one whose ability, integrity
and dignity will reflect honor upon his immed-
ate constituents rs well as the State at large
4 purcr man will not occupy seat in the hall.
Of Congress, and are confident his career
there will be both brilliant and cminently ad-
vantageous to the country. He certainly has
the love and confidence of very large ma ority
of the people of the District he represents.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-10-12

Bkfy" Mr.. Il. Il. Owens has sent us four very
large sweet Potatoes which he says were taken
from one plant, to which were attached mum
ber of smaller ones. lie obtained the seed from
Richard O'Neal, Jr.. of Columbia, and they are
callel the Southern Queen They look very
much like the old style Jam, but more prolific
and very sweet.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-10-12

asS" After passing thorough and highly
creditable examination in open Court, OH Tues
day last, Mr.. Laurens II. Watts, of Iaureps,
was admitted to practice in the Circuit Courts
OF this State. Success attend you Larry.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-10-12

Gsa- Our Merchants are doing all they to
induce the people in the country to trade with
them Their stocks are very large and their
prices are AS low as in ary town above Column
bia. There is now really no excuse for the
people of Union spending their money out of the
county We arc pleased to some men who
have traded in other towns becoming satisfied
they can do rs well by trading at home.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-10-12

Eky" We most earnestly appeal to those in
debted, in any way, to the 7imcs to pay up with
out delay. We must have money ut once, if we
have to employ Trial Justice to get it for us
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-10-12

nea- Read Gee IIumphries' advertisement,
and profit thereby.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-10-12

DA- A heavy rain fell here last Monday
which did much injury to the cotton. We have
not heard how far it extelded.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-10-12
Judge Mackcy To Speak

We are requested to notify the citizens Of
Union County that Hon. Judge Mackcy
will speak to them from the Court House
door, upon the Fence Law and Narrow
Gauge Railroad, on Saturday, 18th Of this
month.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-10-12

BsE- We thank our friend s. j. Ray for u
largo supply Of the finest Turnips we have seen
this year. They enabled us to rcvcl in Bacon
and Greens for two days-the Ba: a:on being the
smallest part Of the feast.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-10-12

DfEa- Mr.. II. }. Thompson has made arrange
ments for supplying this market, every Friday
evening, during tho season, with fresh FISH
We hope he will be encouraged by our citizens.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-10-12

Beay" We have heard of and seen spire of
Nut Grass growing through poatoc, but we
have in our office spire of that grass growing
through solid oak shinglc.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-10-12

GSA. Mrs. Grant is now receiving n large
Stock of Millinery and Trimmings from the
Charleston, Baltimore and New York Markets
We think the styles this Fail are much more be-
coming than they have been for years past. and
we know the prices are more in accordance with
the times TO AMI see Mrs Grants beautiful
stock of bonnets, hats, &c,
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-10-12

BsS" The Tax Collector requests us to state
that he will be Mt Wcbster's store on Tuesday
the 23d inst, to collect the Taxes of Drayton-
vile Township.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-10-12

HaA- We learn that cotton picking is not even
now fairly under way, in this county, consequent
ly but little has been brought to Market, and
business is still dull.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-10-12

gtla. Gov. Hampton has made formal rcquisi
tion of the Washington authorities for the body
of Honest John Patterson, to appear at the
next October term Of Court for Richland Coun-
ty.
All along John has appeared "willng to meet
his accussrs," when called OH to do so by the
proper authorizes, but when the proper papers"
were presented to him, requesting him to come
to the State he pretends to represent in Con-
gress John comes to the conclusion that .'it is
not deemed advisable for me (him) to appear.
The following are the indictments against him :
|. For cons spring to dcfraud the State in the
matter of the Mooney and Leggett warrants.
=. For conspiring with ii. II. Kimpton and
Niles q. Parker to bribe the Legislature.
3. For bibing divers members of the Legis-
lature.
1. For cOupselling Niles c. Parker, State
treasurer, to commit q fraudulent breach of trust
such counselling being felony under the Stat
uts.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-10-12

Gen. Our cstimabc young Merchant Jas. III.
Rodger, has just returned from the Northern
markets, where he purchased u heavy stock of
Groceries, &c., at the most reasonable prices.
His goods are arriving daily, and next week he
will tell the people Of Union, through the TINES,
what he has got and how cheap he Sells
James is a most excellent young man and de-
serves full share of trade. Our young mcr-
chants arc the men who will build up the busi-
ness of the County, and they should be encour-
aged.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-04-17

Off the dense forest end cultivating the
rich soil of the Holston Valley, kill
ing deer and wild turSies occasionally
and taking fish from the beautiful
stream of the Holston. Thus his DAYS
were spent, breathing the fresh air
and drinking the pure water at the
base OF the Clinch Mountain. He was
acting Justice of tue Peace for thirty
years, and filled other stations of trust
and usefulness. He was afflicted by
the loss of his sight for near twenty
years, but knew nearly all of his old
friends and acquaintances by their
voice.
He and his wife were blessed with
thirteen children, eleven of whom
they raised-three sons aud eipht
daughters. Eight children are now
living, six in Virginia and two i'm In
diana. He has forty grandchildren
and thtrty-siX great-grand-childr
making "a of his posterity now living.
lie was always a devoted husband
and kind father, and leaves an aged
wife, now in her Saith year, who was n
babe at her mothers breast when the
Indians captured and massacred the
Livingston family.
During his illness he was conscious
that death was near, and retained his
faculties to the last. He asked the day
of the week and month not wo hours
before his death. When told that il
was Wednesday, April 4th, he turned
himself on his right side, with his face
to the east and quietly and peacefully
passed from time to eternity, as though
he was going to sleep. He told his
wife and children that all was well
with him and his God, that he felt
that all his sins had been pardoned.
Thus lived and thus passed away
one. of our oldest, best and most hon
ored citizens. 10
April 7, 1877.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-04-17
SIDEWALK LETTER.
On THE Sidewalk;

On THE SIDEWALK, !
April 18th, 1877
Last Friday was ahead of st. Pat
rlCk's dRy-the meanest of the wear.
Sunday morning closed up the srap
with irost, which did bat little dam
ago. Apples, pears, aud late cherries
are all right. In dry positions there
are peaches, elspw here none. With.
cut waiting for dogwood bloom, i, is
how In order TO plant corn. The snow
uu the Iron Mountain rrtrentrd dur
Ing the night Of last Saturday. Fare
well, thou arctic hard Of passage
The WSrt hourp breaks last Tburs.
day were good. Not less than : ,OA0
loUudS OF tobacco were sod nj very
lNir prices. QUHlititH were good =
From 81 10 S25 per hunJred were
obtained. On bright WrapptIS bid
ding was iritrd. Msj. Reynolds got
The lions share. Prof Winston talk,
OF having sales every day in the week =,
hul the matter is rot yet fully deter.
Ipincd.
The i. G. g. I. n. G. r. r. t the
prevailing topic. The town of Bristol
IL prohibited by law FROM making II
corporate subscription. but her Citl-
Eens VIII make up her share by pri-
vate subscriptions. The town OF Good
son will subscribe IS 600. ] hear of
lat one man who opposes it. Our
toWn people rnay be said to he unit
ia favor of IS, 900 subscription.
Up goes tho price of grain. Russia
and Turkey have each other by the
throat. The war ia likely to be long
and bloody. The Turk fears neither
God nor man. War is his anuse-
ment. Blood and rapine are his de-
light. Breadstuffs will be in demand.
Our people should plant heavily and
cultivate patiently. They will have
their reward.
Louisiana is about resurrected. S.
Carolina is ready for business. The
South can now have its day.
The Council failed to get matters in
shape for the opening of the creek
channel from Cumberland street to
Main.
The Gypsies are humbugging our
PEOPLE on fortune-telling. Quite a
number have paid them from one TO
i've dollars, and of course got nothing.
The law should DO enforced against
them.
No train this A. NJ. from the East,
on account of slide on the Allie
RhRny.
Sullivan county S. s. Convention
meets tomorrow at Zion Church,
seven miles below town.
Everybody seems to be on the hunt
Tor DR.. Mo1fett. Tell them l have
not seen him since the passage of the
Bel Punch bill. Peeler Bonds have
advanced % per cent. in consequence
VI Tue Punch bill / SEE.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-04-17
Terrific storm.

Last Sunday morning there was a
terrific storm in this section. From
the information We have gotten. the
storm commenced in the Deighbor-
hood Of New Garden IN the Sou tbs
eastern corner of Russell county, and
extended in Southeaytely direction
to the South Of Union, Tenn. In this
immediate vicinity the storm was not
severe. The roof of the store house
of S. A, Jackson, of this place, was
blown of. At New Garden, it ragged
in violence, and along Nj. Henry
Preston's Pine Ridge. the tops of the
largest trees were twisted off and
strewn in every direction, literally
covering the ground with broken
limbs and trunks. Near Paperyille,
about five miles South Of Bristol, on
the farms of DR.. Murphy, Messrs.
Rives and Bleyens, about twenty-five
hundred { the finest oaks and poplars
we're blown up by the roots, a new
frame barn, about three miles from
Blountville, on the Barker farm, was
carried by the storm about half a
mile. The fences were blown in cv cry
direction, causing much damage
We have heard of no loss Of life, but
from what we have heard, the vio-
lence Of the storm must have caused
much damage to property. A gem
tleman, who was present at Paper
vile. says the storm was terrific in
the extreme. -Ab. Vtrgtn'an. 1911.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-04-17
IMPORTANT NOTICE.
Books OF subscription to the Il
Z. N l. Marrow GUagc IL. IL.
Company to be opened.
To Al Whom, II Mag Concern :

To Al Whom II Mag Concern:
NorIcr is hereby given that books Of subsctip.
uon tg The capital stock Of the Bristol Coal aid
lron Marrow Guago X. r. Co., chartered by the
General Assembly Of Virginia, will be opened un-
der the supervision Of the corporators named in
the said charter ON the list day Of Nav, 1877, at
1oodson, Washington county, Va, EsIiHlvilIe and
Pattonsville, Scott county, Va, JoRosville, Lee
county, Va, and Gladeville, Wise county Va.
and that It general meeting Of Stockholderz for
the purpose Of organizing the said company, win
1917. ' ,
All persons who have the development and i'm
lrovoment OF the resources Of Southwest Virginia
ana East Tennessee at heart are earnestly solicited
to come forward and rubscribe literally, to the
end that the work may be Immediately herun and
prosecuted to speedy completion. Subscriptions
will be received payable in horses, inults and
other supplies that be used in the construction
Of the road, and in land lying contiguous to the
line Of road, at its cash value.
James NJ. Barker, Vim. Edmonds, Henry C.
Slemp, J. Nc Eroy, James II. wood, Ira p.
Robinett, c. c, Duff, NJ. 3. Wood. lessee D. Hyl.
ton, II; $. K Morrison, and other corporators,
April 10, lS77.-2m.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-04-17
Cholera Infantun.
STATEMENT OF REV. F. A. FARLEY, OF The
mOLsTnN CONEEnENCE.

HOLsTUN CONFERENCE.
During the summer Of 1876, my youngest
child, ian infant) was taken with Cholera
lnfantum. Every attention was given it. ,
and all the remedies for such complaints
that we knew of were used, but none seemed
to have the desired effect; consequent the
child grew worse from day to day, until it
was reduced to mere skeleton, and we
had given up all hope Of its recovery. NV
wife and for six hours watched over ii,
expecting every moment to sec il breathe
its last. Under these trying circumstances,
! happened to think Of the "Sevcn Springs
Mass" and at once procured q bottle, and
commence giving n small pill every few
hours. The child, from that day, began to
improve, and under this treatment soon re,
covered, and is now as hearty and healthy
as any child, whether it was the virtues Of
Mass or not, leave others to Judge. ! was
quite feeble my self from a late attact Of
Fever, and found that its use afforded mo
great relief in restoring my health and
nervous system. Have on several occasions
since, recommended its use to others, and
learn, with the same beneficial results.
REMARKS:
The times may be considered hard, and
money scarce, but a few dollars invested
Tor the "Seven Springs "Iron and Alum
Mass" are worth $40 to every one thus
spent to any person who is not perfectly
well and hearty. There are persons that
would give $40 a bottle rather than be
without it. A gentleman in Mississippi
says he would give 500 for a single bottle
If he could not obtain it for less. The re-
tail price is only sl.OO per bottle-sent
post-poid to any post office. This Mass is
for sale by BUNTING g. PEPPER, and ]. A.
DICKEY Co., Bristol, Tenn, and by near
ly all regular Druggist, but if the Druggist
nearest YOU does not keep it, send to Lam
drum Litchfeld, Abingdon, Va, and yo"
will certainly get it Tor the price.
Jan, %, lily.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-04-17

HALLS Vegetable Sicilian Hair Re
newer has for many years occupied an
honorable place In the toilet of Ameri-
can woman, and has also attained
popularity in foreign countries, This
" because it does Perform what it
promises. It's warmest friends are
'hose who have used it longest, and
'nose who sound its raise the loudest
are those who from actual experience
auu personal trial have demonstrated
mat by its own use gray hair is restor-
Gu 10 Its natural color and dry, harsh,
ana wiry hair IL made soft and lus-
Wous' thing OF beauty, and matter
olJoy and pride to the wearer.-Su6-
No''sr and Democrat, Corinth, Mss.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-04-17
MILLINERY !
New Goods !!
New Store 4!

New Goods! New Store
Miss ADDIE GATCHELL has Just
returned from the Northern Cities and
will open in her elegant new store
room. Main Street. opposite the
Thomas House, a beautiful stock Of
Millinery and Fancy goods and in
vites the ladies of Bristol and vicinity
to call and examine them. She has
secured the services of competent
assistant and is prepared TO Go mantua
making in all its branches.
April TO- 1877.-tf