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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-04-05
The Tight Times.


Every day brings news, from allparts Of the
world, of suspensions of Banks and Saving In
siitutions and failures in all characters OF
businesses and occupations. And what gives the
matter more gloomy outlook is the fact that these
failures nrenot confined to firms and institutions
OF recen: establishment 1t is q serious fact
that among the list of failures reported of late
we find a number of the oldest firms in the coun-
try firmsttathavs heretofore been looked upon,
from their long standing and reputcd great
wealth, rs being sound to the core and worthy
Of unboundcd confidence, suddenly going down,
with crash that startles the world and shakes
commercial confidence to its centre. On the LIST
Of this month tho telegraph informed us Tint
New York was ''startled by the announcement that
Booth s. Edgar, sugar refners of many years
standing and always enjoying good reputation,
had failed, with liabilities estimated from $780,,
600 to S75O,OOO.
On the same day the failure of Joseph Foulk
Son, shipping house of sixty years stand
ing, was announced, with liabilities from $780,,
600 to S500,OOO.
These are only two instances out of many we
have read lately, of the fall and tottering con
dition of business firms that for years had been
consi lered most sound and reliable.
Is it any wonder, then, that Younaer-lasHA.-
-pyrIsncea and weaker houses should be dragged
into the maelsrom created by such leading es
adjustments Yes, the times must be tight in
deed, when it cholcs down the strongest and
most reputable business firms in the coun
try. And we shall not be surprised if they gel
tighter befor. next winter.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-04-05
Cheap Living, Sure.

Vneap Living, oure
The entcrprisng firm of Spears & Co., DON'T
do business in picayune style. A Car load Of
Groceries don't last them any length of time
They buy the largest quantities, at the lowest
prices, and then sell out quick at very small
profits. That's the way to do br .incss. GO in
10 their sio-. o-.----.-~--~Su---->-----A-ss
got into the South Caroliaa Railroad Depot Just
after freight train had been unloaded. As to
their prices we'll, if we were to tell how cheap
they do sell, one. half our readers would call it
an editorial le," So, if you arc anxious to find
how cheap Groceries can be sold, just step into
Spears Co.'S, and buy something. Don't be
afraid Of making too heavy purchases; they will
accommodate you with car load or q pound
The poorer you are the mere they give you for
your money. That's the kinl Of poor man 8
party thay belong to.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-04-05
Union B. and L Association.

Union B. and L Association.
At the lale annual meeting of this Association
the following gentlemen were elected Board
of Directors J. l.. Young, 7. b. Jeter, w.
Munro, J, W. Mcclure, Joha Rodger, Jas. Grant.
H. L. GOSs, II. Macbeth and R. r.. Rawls.
At meeting of the Board of Directors sub.
sequently held the following were elected:
JOHN L. YOUNG, President,
ii. l.. GOSS, Vice President,
II. W. SHAND, Solicitor,
A. r. STOKES, Sec'y and Treasurer.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-04-05
Don't Sell County Claims.

Don't Sell County Claims.
few months ago nobody would take claim
against the County of Union, if they could
avoid it, Mark the change Now we find eve
ry man who has q few dollars in his pocket is
willing to buy County claims at q discount. We
have heard Of sales being made NJ 80 cents on
the dollar.
Now, our advise to those holding County
claims is, hold on to them, if you possibly can.
They are worth 100 cents on the dollars. The
tax has been levied to pay them, and we heard
o merchant say he would take them for goods
at cash prices, only dcducting the legal rate Of
interest. We ask 90 cents cash, from specn'a.
tors, on every dollar the County owes US, and
do mt intend to take less.
Don't shave your County claims, unless the
Sheriff or starvation compels you to do so.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-04-05
BRING forth the Proof.

BRING forth the Proof.
The Beaufort Tribune indirectly charges that
$4,000 was paid for the passage of the Phos-
phate Bill, by the last Legislature. Such an in
sinuation must not be allowed to pass without
some:proof to sustain it. If there is any foun-
dation for such charge, we care not who pro-
vded the money, or who received it, in the way
insinuated by the Tribune, in the name Of the
Democratic party of this State we demand of
that paper to expose all connected in the trans
action, or make satisfactory explanation.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-04-05
So tlIKTs4SdVay.

"a friend peeped into our Office last Tuesday
and curtly informed us that they made a big
haul Of Suckers in Fair Forest the day be-
foT. Perhaps he told the truth, but he intro
du4ed no corroborating evidence, so we must
reserve our decision.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-04-05

we have nothing TO do at present with ma
tional politics. Ii we hoe our own row we will
do wells We can afford to differ on local affairs,
| such as the fence law, but we cannot afford 40
be divided in State matters. Your county is the
first to adopt the system Of primary election.
be governed by its results, and allow no inde-;
pendents to run. Independents may, sometimes
be good men, but now they are our worst emo
mics. De united in this grand movement, and
send your best men to the Legislature. l urge
you to be united. Do this. and you will fnd.
South Carolina immutably redeemed. urge,
% you to do. $3.50 one thing mos. i%portant,-]
There will be the great battle field.
If the State Convention, when it meets, stands
square on the platform of two. years ago, and
nomlnates conservative ticket say that the
Republicans will not rut ticket IN the field,
and we will have the grandest triumph ever
achieved on this continent. BY doing Justice to
oil men, our coored people will stand by us.
say to you it is far better to fail in trying to do
right than to succeed in doing wrong. One of
the pledges of that platform was that oil men
were equal before the law. I can say that
nave favored no race, party or people in the ad-
minlstration of the laws Of the State. defy
any man to point his finger upon single pledge
| of that platform, and say that have not car
ried it out. intend to walk on in tile path that
| the Democratic patty has blazcd out for me- L
cannot deviate from it. | cannot turn aside to
the right or the left without being false to them
| had expected and desired when my term of
oihce had ended to turn over to my successor
South Carolina happy and free. had no idea
of being called again into public life, and can
i13sa afl flSsegi-~-.r-a-yzssopr& pr&SI9 ISe6Py N 7Iif
1neau8f The people of South Carolina for the
| oftico of President of the United States. Ihave
passed charges that have been brou ght against
me by as an idle wind, trusting all to the charity
u1 linz tpt
| to the people OF the State, to the men by whom
stood for four long years-to the old men, the
fathers of those brave soldicrs-to the noble boys
who have grown up since, and, above all, to the
ever-fhithful women, whose instincts o, bett cr
than man reason. can say in the presence
OF TINS vast crowd and in the presence of God
that have done my duty to South Carolina
Had done my duty to my God as we'll il would
have been better for me. / have nothing to ask
but justice. | know that the poisonous seed
that some have endeavored to sow will find no
lodgment in the hearts of the people, l commit
my record into the hands of the people of South
Carolina, hoping that God in his infinite mercy
VIII bless and prosper them at all times.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-04-05
Change of Precincts,

Change OF PrecinctS.
Under an act passed by the last Legislature,
tha election precincts of Goings and Kelley $
hfe been abolished, and a ne:7 precinct in their
sead has been established at Kelley's Steam
WI. The other election precincts of the coun-
tyere unchanged.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-04-05
The Executive Committee

Of. the Democratic party for Union County,
are Requested to meet at Union on Monday,
April 18th, at 104 A. NJ. The following gentle
men compose this Committee: r. w. Shand,
J. D., Patton, G. w. Hill, d. B. Foster, ]. D.
Jefferies, W. I. Jeter and II. S. A. Pearson.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-04-05
Rain at Last.

Rain at Last.
After little more than month of dry wea-
ther fine rain commenced here last Wednesday
1t Sas very acceptable, but the atmosphere is
quite cold which causes apprehcnsions of frost
Last Thursday storm Of hail and rain visited
portions of this County and Spartanburg, but
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-04-05
State Press Association.

bCHC6 frt5B hbbUCiHIfUH'
Tho fourth annual meeting Of the South Car
olina State Press Association will be held in the
city of Charleston, beginning wednesday,
24th day Of April, at IL NJ. The annual ad-
dress before the Association will be delivered by
Henry w. Grady, Esq, Of the Atlanta (Ga. J
Constitution, on Thursday evening. Journalists
who are not members are cordially invited to
send in their applications, accompanied by the
initiation fee of So. either in advance or at the
meeting Of the Association. Members ore re-
quested TO be punctual in attendance.
JAMES A. HoYT, President
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-04-05
Religious Services.

Rev. I. J. Taylor will preach in the ncighbor-
hood of Mt. Tabor Church on the Sd Sunday of
bis month.
Rev. - Marlborough will preach at the same
place on the Sd Sunday in nMay--.~tusss
rwf1l make .his appointments for preaching dur
ing the Summer.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-04-05
Kicholson's New Hail.

This large and handsome building is nearly
completed and is an ornament to the town:
The first floor is already occupied as q Furniture
store and Mr.. Nicholson has fitted up, in the
most tasty and convenient manner, an Office for
himself in the front part. When finished we
shall give full description Of it.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-04-05

HAMProN's HoRsE.-The Governor arrived at
home yesterday afternoon on the Greenvile train 9.
The magnificent horse presented to him by the
citizens of Anderson also arrived in freight
car attached to the mail train, The beautiful
animals head and name had been tastefully dec
Grated with ribbons and flowers by the ladies Of
Anderson, and lie seemed to feel his importance
as he stepped proudly off the car on to the plat
form and walked along the street 10 his future
home. He is q magnificent dark bay Hamble-
tonian, years of age. and was purchashed in
Kentucky by Mr.. John f. Lewis, of Oconec.
when 2 years old, for 5000, and was afterwards
sold to Mr.. John Is. Adgcr, of Anderson, and
must be at present worth fully $500. While the
Governor was in Anderson the other day, the
guest Of a friend, the citizens hastily made up
purse, none being allowed to contribute more
than one dollar, and calling the Governor out,
presented him with the beautiful steed.-- cotHa-
bid Re1isfer
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-04-05

ANOTHER FIRE IN NEwBEnRY-A correspon-
dent Of the Register writes as follows under date
Of 26th March: A fire last night, at the hour
Of 2. destroyed the storehouses of Kecne & Co.,
tin smiths. dealers In stoves, &c., and Colonel
T. J. Lipscomb, dealer in dry goods, groceries,
&C., with their entire contents. The buildings
were the property Of c. & g. s. Mower, and
covered portion of the burned district Of one,
year ago, when Newberry was visited by the.
severest fire known to its citizens. Losses u.s.
follows Keene & Co., $4,000 insured for
1000; T. j. Lipscomb, 81 900 uninsured
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-04-05
Accident to ]. Rice Rogers.

We learn that ex-SheriH Rogers met with
serious accident one day last week. in being
thrown from his horse by which his arm was
broken in two places. His sufcrings have been
severs, but he is now doing we'll
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-04-05
The Latest War News.

The kilograms from Europe continue to be
warlike, and it appears to us almost impossible
to reconcile the trouble between England and
Russia without fight. On one side it is said
ga strong conviction prevails at Russian head
quarters that an Anglo-Russian war is inevita-
ble." On the other hand it is held in England
that compromise between England and Russia,
upon the terms set forth in the treaty between
Russia and Turkey, is impossible. Both coun-
tries are making extensive preparations for war,
meanwhile the whole world is aoxiously looking
on and awaiting o solution of the whole matter.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-04-05
Outrage Upon a Trial Justice.

Some time ago robbery of Bacon, Flour, and
other articles was committed in Bogansvile
Township. Last week Trial Justice Gibbes was
put upon the track Of the thiet, and issued war
neighborho6d. His constable being sick, the
Trial Justice himself, accompanied by DR.. J. f.
Norman, executed the warrant, and found the
stolen goods. AS soon as the goods were found
the man slipped out Of the house, leaving his
wife who Mr. Gibbes proceeded to arrest. The
woman resisted and struggled with the officer
until they both got out of the house, when the
husband slipped up behind Mr.. Gibbes and
struck him very powerful blow across the
shoulder, with an inch plank, breaking the up
per part co. sheaids- ss.ae sud- -disuotfng
him that both the man and woman escaped.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-04-05

REWARDS FOR REDMoND.--Governor Hampton
has offered q reward Of $500 for the capture Of
Redmond, the outlaw. Governor Vance has also
offered a reward of $500 for his capture. 1t
is probable that the President will also offer
large reward for his body. When the aggregate.
amount Of tho rewards reaches one thousand
dollars, 1t Is probable that some fool will try to.
take him and get killed for his troublos--Hsn-
dersonrile Vindicator
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-04-05

The printing machines Of the Lowell, Mass,
print works have been storped, throwing three
hundred persons out of employment. Next
week the entire establishment will shut down
for one month owing to the large supply Of
goods on hand aud q dull market.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-04-05
Our Cotton Market

Our Cotton Markets
Only 70 bales have been sold here the past
week, and prices have ranged lower. We quote
extremes to Diets.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-04-05

A GLooMv OUTLOOK. Seeing that -four is S14
per barr Il in Liberia, butter 81 per pound, and
hams $8 apiece, the Raleigh IN, c. Meas fails
to perceive how the colored people are to be BEN
mate, =
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-04-05
Laws Passed by tho legislature,

Laws Passed by the Legislature,
In our last We commenced TO publish such
laws as are Of general or local interest to the
people of the State and County, and shall con-
tinue to do so as they appear in the Columbia
Register. This week we publish the Fee Bill,
which shows considerable reduction in costs Of
suits at law. We advise our readers to put the
Times containing such laws on file. They will
be valuable for reference.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-04-05

The State Democratic Executive Committs
will meet in Columbia on Wednesday, 10th April
instant.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-04-05

Two Mules and wagon, 3 hands.
Those demanding exemption, from inability.
must produce n certificate.
All able bodied men are liable, though GUS
tom has exempted Ministers Of the Gospel
You are allowed TO make use of the most conve-
nicnt timber for the purposes of repairing or
building causeways, road bridges, excepting
timber Of especial value.
We would again urge upon the Sub-Commis-
sioners that they see to it and require faithful
performance of the time allowed by law to DO
spent upon the road during the Year. It is the
road workers themselves who are most interested.
The loss, from wear and tear of vehicles and
stock, also of time, is their loss, and they should
feel most concerned. Therefore, whilst the pub
lie generally look TO the Board for good roads,
so the Board must require full duty from oil LA
BILE for highways duty.
Tbs Board would take occasion to state, for
the benefit Of all concerned, that if the present
levy of mills for current expenses and mills
for pnst Indebtedness is collected in May and
October, rs the law requires, thereby not allow
ing any of next winters claims 10 infringe upon
| it, by the ides of November Union County will
| not owe dollar. BOARD.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-04-05

FATAL CASE OF STABDING.--On Saturday eve
ming last, in the upper portion of York County,
on Kings creek. a case of stabbing occurred,
which resulted fatally by the death of the woun-
ded man on Monday. The parties to the affair
were Robert Etters and w. J. Dover, the former
of whom received his death wound at the hands
of the latter.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-04-05
To anh.CoAa,iesfonvru or Roads.
OFFICE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. !

April 1st, 1878.
In calling your attention to the late order as
to repairing the Public Highways, the Bourd is
we'll aware Of the busy season of tho year, and
whilst they would not seek TO interrupt the
farming interest in any way not necessity,
yet OH oil the roads there is more or less work
needed, and we must insist on the same being
done. The tine has been extended until the
lst Of May, so rs to give each Sub Commissioner
ample opportunity to do said repairs at times
not burdensome to any.
All roads will be visited during the month by
some Member of the Board The Commissions
now held by all parties are in full force, unless
the Board has been notified Of their desire to
not longer serve in that capacity. The law does
not require that commissions be issued every
year, rs some seem to suppose.
Time to work, days during the year.
Ages liable for duty, from l8 to As.
|. A Mule and Plow furnished on the road sx-
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-11-03
LEGAL.
MONS.

N THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
Il Seventeenth Judicial District OF the
state of California, in and for the
county OF Los Angeles.
A. Lothian ana 4. walsh, partners un-
der the firm name Of A. Lothian Il Co,
Plaintiffs, against II. j. Wood ANA The
southern District Agricultural Society, Il
corporation, Defendants.
Action brought i'll the District Court 81
the Seventeenth Judicial District OF the
state OF California, in and for the county
of Los Angeles, and the complaint fiied in
said county OF Los Angeles, in the Office
The people of the State OF California
send greeting 10 Ii. j. Wood and the
southern District Agricultural Society, a
corporation, Defendants.
You are hereby required to appear in an
action brought against you by the above
named Plaintiffs in the District Court OF
the Seventeenth Judicial District of the
state OF California, IN and for the County
of Los Angeles, and to answer the COM
plant filed therein, within ten days lex
elusive of the day of service) after the
service on you of this summons-if served
within this County; or, if served out
of this County, but in this District, within
twenty days; otherwise, within forty days
or Judgment by default will be taken
against you, according to the prayer of
said complaint.
The said action is brought to obtain q
decree from this Court for the foreclosure
OF certain mechanics lien described in
tuc Sdlu anu uleu Dy tne Sulu
plaintiffs in The office of the County Re-
corder of said county on the Goth day of
June, A. d. 1878. to secure the payment
OF an account for materials furnished for
the construction OF the building de-
scribed in said loin, belonging to said de-
fendant H j. Wood, said claim amount
ing to S40l 40, gold coin; that the prem
ises covered by said lien may be sold,
and the proceeds applied to the paym ent
of the costs of this suit, 500 attorne VS.
| fees, SS (the costs Of filing and recording
account, amounting to the sum OF S40l 40,
and costs OF suit; and in case such pro-
cecds are not sufticient to pay the same,
| then to obtain an execution against said
H. j. Wood for the balance remaining
| due, and also that the said defendants,
and all persons claiming by, through or
under them, or either OF them, may be
barred and ioreclosed of all right, title,
claim, lien, equity of redemption and
| iSes, and for otherand further relief.
Reference is had to complaint for par
| ticulars.
And you are hereby notified that if you
fail to appear and answer the said COM
plaint as above required the said plaintiffs
Will apply to the Court for the relief de-
manded in the said complaint.
Given under my hand and the seal OF
the District Court OF the Seventeenth
Judicial District of the State of California,
in and for the county of Los Angeles,
this first day OF october, in the year OF
our Lord one thousand eight hundred and
seventy-eieht.
Iseal.i A.w. POTTS. CLERK.
By A. RIMPAU, Deputy Clerk.
Barclay & Wilson, Plaintiffs Attorneys.
o1l.4w
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-11-03
Los Angeles, Yuma, San Diego and
Wilmington Divisions.
Important Change of Time

On and after Monday, Dec. 18th ,lS77. and
until further notice, trains Will run every
day as follows: