The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-08-24

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gsSSH We had refreshing ran last wcdnes-
day night, which we sincerely hope was general
throughout the County, rs it was much needed
So" Our faithful Treasurer informs us that
the total au1asl u Taxes collected up to the
closing OF his books, was $l3, ,5OO-includine
the 10 per cent. called for by Gov. Hampton.
R-S" reunion Of the survivors Of the Me-
kissck Rangers will be held at Smith &
| Kelly's Mill, miles above Union, on We'd
ncsday, the 18th of September. a more ex-
tended notice will be published next week.
GesS" Two little children, aged and 10 re-
| spcctivcly, were burned t. death at Flushing,
\. y, On the 10Th inst. by the explosion Of a
Kerosene oil can. while their father wns light
| ing II ire from 1t.
Bea4. Chester has elected the Fence Law in
| every township.
Four Townships in York County elected the
new Fence Law.
Five Townships in Fairfield have elected the
| new Law.
BS2-, We are informed that some mischicvous
thief or thieves have been guilty Of frequently
stealing the public lamp and removing the
lantern, in front Of the Presbyterian Church,
We are Authorized to say the Town Council will
give Il handsome reward to any ono who will in
form them who the guilty parties are.
WSA- Captain c. s. Dwight. of the Engineer
Corps of the Chester and Union Railroad, was in
town last Tuesday. At that time the Survey
had reached to about miles from this town and
1t Is expected that the whole experimental line
VIII be completed to-day, and report made to
the meeting at Lockhart Shoals tomorrow
E]E" We had the pleasure of meeting, last
Monday, Hon. Judge JAS. Dawkins, of Gainos-
Vile Fla. lie is here on visit to his only SIS
ter, Mrs. Rodgers, widow Of the late Gen JAS.
Judge looks hale and hearty and good for many
years Of useful service to his adopted State.
B=iy' ). III. Hampton, Agent for j. Van Lind
ley, proprietor of Pomona Hill Nursery, located
near Greensboro, n c., will be at Union c. II. on
the 10th ofthis month, soliciting orders for Fruit
Trees, Vines and Plants, and will canvass The
county of Union. Delivery to beat Union depot
~ leu S"''Sf""'i"" G""~nmt""h and trees
,S"'nnt"i - i;"" i.~.i-. .---.n-
ES?" Mr.. Jas Grant has laid the foundation
for the two buildings of W. L. Davis and W.
McNcacc's Stores.
Messrs Maxwell Il Moore of ipartanburg are
digging the foundation Of Two stores adjoining
for Sir. ID. j. FAINT,
Mr.. ID. T. Black IS laying the foundation of
two stores adjoining, for Mcssrs Spears & Colton
1t will make 4 handsome brick block.
Es,l- We had little talk the other day with
our old friend, Mr.. Harrison Sartor, who has
just returned from years residence in Texas
lie comes back to South Carolina to stay the re-
maindcr Of his life, fully satisfied that no coun
try where they have to strain the water, to get
III
A.i..,, =: ,.,e -..--..,.,"~,i.- L., nuro yotcr
and atmosphere of his native County.
BrG" We see our Ncwbcrry friends are talk
ing about building Narrow Gauge road from
that town TO some point the 5. L. * c. Rail
road below Broad River. Their o1jcct is to go
TO Chester. We are truly pleased to see such
spirit of opposition to Railroad extorion
eyinced but we ask our Ncwbcrry ncighbors to
consider whether it would not be cheaper, with
the same result attained, to 'comc up higher"
aud connect with the Chester roal at this point
6tSy" We have in our Office specimen Of the
brick made by Mcssrs. Brown & Bishop, with
their Biick Machine. 1t is undoubtedly as
fine brick was ever made in this section
smooth. square, solid and well burned
We are glad to stat, that those gentlemen are
receiving great encouragement. They have al
ready orders for brick that will keep them
busy for many weeks and We sdvssc all parties
expecting to want brick this wear TO send in