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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-06-06
Town improvements.

Town improvements.
We arepleased to see q spirit Of improvement
pervadiDg the property owners Of Union. In
almost All, parts of the town the ring of the
trowel and hammer and the buzz Of the saw is
heard.
MYyss, Giant is building two Offices and a
store, the latter for his'good Lady's Millinery
establishment, next to the Times office.
Messrs Hill & Culp have determined to re-
build their store on the burnt corner opposite
Mr.. McNally's. Mr.. Grant is the contractor
for the brick work and Mr.. Kane to do the Car
penter work.
Mr.. A. Il. Stokes is having very pretty piaz
"a put to his house ON main street, where VIC us
and family dwelleth which will greatly improve
the appearance of the place. The work is in the
capable hands of Mr.. Jacob Rice.
Mr.. 8. w. Porter has contracted with Mr.
Rice to build handsome dwelling on the trian-
gular lot opposite Mr.. Stands residence.
Mr.. +. II. Wallace, we learn, also intends
building beautiful residence on the lot adj DIN
ing DR.. NJ. p. Boyds.
Tie business of our enterprising Merchants
p. NJ. Cohen and Spears & Co., have so much
increased as to demand an enlargement Of their
.toresytent far.-D. T. Black is no~sburninl
brick for that purpose.
When all the improvements now contemplated ed
and in progress on Main street are completed
it will be one of the handsomest street, in any
town in the upper part of the State.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-06-06
This is q Grass Country.

We invite those "hard heads who persist in
saying that this is not grass country to take q
trip through the cotton and corn fields Of this
County just about this time, and if they don't
say this is the greatest grass country in the
world we'll acknowledge that we don't know
the difference between grass and cotton, and
it is waste of time and money to work cotton
and corn after those crops are planted.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-06-06
Returned.


| Col. J. F. Gis has just returned from visit
| to his brother, Maj. Thos. Gist, Mt La Grange
Philips Co., Ark. The Colonel has improved in
health and bids fair to live to the allotted age of
man. lie brought with him his beautiful niece,
Miss Florence Gist, who will spend the SUNNI er
with us.
Mr. w. A. Nicholson and family have returned
from a trip to Charleston and delightful ex-
curson to Florida. Mr.. n. was a delegate to
the General Assembly Of the Presbyterian
church, which met at Louisville KY, and before
returning home he attended the meetings of that
profound ecclesiastical body. He allowed moth
ing of Importance or interest to escape his no.
,icc and gives n truly graphic description of
the many places he visited and sights he saw in
the Blue Grass State. If any enc wishes to
hear true and intelligent description Of tn e
wonderful mammoth Cave Of Kentucky, Mr.. n.
can give it better than any ono We ever listened
|
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-06-06
What is the Matter I

Wuat lS INC mdLIeE
We learn there is serious hitch in running
the new schedule to the mountains, by which
instead of passengers being run from Charleston
to Hendersonville or Ashevilc in one day they
are detained at Spartanburg about 22 hours
making it a two days trip instead of one
Whose fault is it? The Cars on the S. U. auI
C. road run between Aston and Spartanburg
upon the new schedule time, BY that it appears
to us the hitch must be with either the Air
line or the Spartanburg and Asheyille road
The Spartan says:
Just as we thought, the Summer Schedule was
about to get into working order when there comes
hitch some way or other. We do not know who
is to blame, but there is something wrong some
where. The citizens of Spartanburg desire close
connection with the day train from Charleston.
That will bring the g. l. U. cars here about 1 p
NJ. We know nothing of the difficulties in the
way, but We hope in few days everybody will
get in a COOL humor and there will be no break
from Charleston to Henderson. The present ar
rungement will drive all travel from the s & u.
Road. People will not submit to lic over %
hours going to the mountains, nor Is on the re-
turn. If the adjustment is not soon made we
hope to get at the true inrardncss Of the whole
matter, and let the people know who is to
blnne
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-06-06
Last Chance.

Last Chance.
Messrs. Michael s. Sibbett desires us to in
form the citizens Of Union and surrounding
country, that they will leave this place-for
West Spring, S. Con the 10th inst, and those
wishing frst-class pictures of themselves and
family will do well to call Mt once.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-06-06

nsns- Mr.. Isaac l.. Clark, who for some months
past supplied our market with fl esh meat, died
in this town last Sunday morning, after an ILL
ness of about two days lie had been drinking
freely for some time. Friday he became
much heated, from driving some stock long
distance through the sun, and imprudentlJ
drank an excessive quantity Of cold water, caus
ing congestion Of the bowels.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-06-06

sas- we o-pect to attend the tn.aiins of tho
Press Association next week aud shall be absent
two or three days, but any one very anxious to
pay what they owe the Office, will find Trial
Justice s. S. Stokes very willing to receive it.
Don't be afraid to call, there will always be
some one in the Office ready to attend to such
business with open hands.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-06-06
Almost q Fire.

On Friday morning last fire was discovered
in the garnet Of Mr.. N. III. A. Dunbars dwelling
but by the prompt and active e1ertions Of n few
citizens its progress was arrested before any
serious damage was done. The fire Engine was
promptly on the spot and threw water upon the
roof, which prevented the flame, from bursting
through.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-06-06
First Installment Of Taxes.

Our worthy County Treasurer, DR.. j. p.
Thomas, informs us that up to the time pre-
scrbed by law for closing his books for receiv-
ing the first installment Of Taxes, June lst, he
had collected Sc 800 90. Considering the fear-
full scarcity of money, ,hat is not so bad show
ing for Union County.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-06-06
A Shooting Scrape,

On Sunday last, Sambo Beatty and Jarvis
Beatty, two colored men employed on DR.. II. S.
Beaty's farm got into difficulty, when SamSo
shot Jarvis in the right hand. Sambo got away
quick rs possible and has not been seen since,
in that neghborhood. 1t is probable the wound
will seriously affect Jarvis hand for life.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-06-06
Fell Dead.

Z GIL UeaQ.
An aged colorcd woman named Phillis Nit
chcl, fell dead in this town last Friday. In the
absence of Coroner Greer, Trial Justice S. s.
Stokes impannelei Coroner's jury and held an
inquest over the body, which resulted in the
jury deciding that her death was caused by dis
ease Of the heart.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-06-06
Corrections in List of Assessors.

The Auditor has requsted us to make the fol-
lowing corrections in the list Of Township As
SCISSORS heretofore published
Pinckneyrite-J. c, Farrar, instead of C. d.
Farrar.
Santuc-R. s. Thomas, instead Of Il. T.
Thomas.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-06-06

The last London cotton circular warns plant
ers against the hope of receiving high prices
for their cotton next Fall, and advises them not
to plant too heavily. The opiuioa is given that
the prices next Fall will range lower than ever
before
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-06-06

LIrrLErIELp CArruRED.-M. S. Litlefcld, of
North Carolina, who recently arrested in
Florida, is badly "wanteI' in the old North
State. lie is arrested upon an Indictment for
swindling the State Of North Carolina out OF
many million dollars in State bonds which had
been voted by the Legislature to aid in building
the Western North Carolina Railroad. 1t is al
legged in the indictment that Littlchcld and
Swcpson, who were officers of the road by mis-
Representations obtained possession of these
bonds, and instead Of applying them according
TO law, had negotiated them and divided the
proceeds Liltlefed figured quite extensively
in North Carolina during the flush days of Rad
ical rule, and has since then managed to eludc
all attempts to capture him. a special officer
is in jacksonville where he was arrested, with
n requisition from the Governor Of North Caro-
lima. The Raleigh Ne,cs, alluding to the arrest.
says: Exactly what Gen. I.ittlcfeld is wanted
for is not known outside OF official circles. One
rumor says he is to be tried on the charge in the
indictment another says he is to be used rs
States witness against G. w. Swepson How
ever this may be, it is quite certain that Little
fields arrest and Governor Jarviss preserve
rance in the matter has created no little alarm in
certain circles hercabout, and there is under
current Of anxiety and uneasiness that will
probably be noticeable until something definite
is done, until il is ascertained that Gen Lit
tlefeld will remain dumb
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-06-06

Da5- Gen. Shields, late United States
Senator from Missouri, died quite suddenly ut
OttuElwa, Iowa, on Monday last.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-06-06

TIE Form Per CENT CERTIFICATES NoN
TAXABLE.-Wa Washington, May 29.-Thc Trea-
surer of the United States rendered decision
to-day holding that the per cent. refunding
certificates are virtually government bonds and
that banks may deduct them from their taxable
capital in making returns to the assessors in
same manner that bonds are deducted.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-06-06

Mr.. Gilbert Il. Tcnncnt died at his residence,
"Antler Hail." on the French Broad River, near
Ashcvillc, n. c., on May 20, in the Glth year Of
his age. Mr.. Tennent was n native of this city,
and for long time was engaged in business
here, having been member of the firm of
Courtney, Tennent & Co., hardware Dealers
Ne,rs and Courier
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-06-06

pS~ Miss Matte, oldest daughter Of ]. Hen
ry Williams. Esq, living in Bogansville town
ship, died on Sunday last, of pneumonia.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-06-06

DEATH OF MIR. JomN MoBLEY.-Mr. John
Mobley, n well known citizen Of this county,
died on Wednesday last in the ninety eighth
year Of his age lie had been in good health
up to the time Of death, and died Of old age.
Nr. Mobley was widely known and respected,
and he leaves large number of friends to
mourn his death Wmnsboro News.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-06-06
To Our City Fathers.

One of our citizens requests us to call the
attention Of the city fathers to the rank growth of
dog fenncl that is everywhere to be seen. This
noxious weed will go 10 seeding shortly, and
now is an orportune time for its destruction.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-06-06

DsS- Many Farmers have commenced cutting
wheat, and we learn the crop will turn out quite
satisfactorily in greater portion of the Coun-
ty. 1t is freer from rust than for many years.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-06-06

No. fire, OH Monday morning, destroyed
$1,000 worth of property, in Shreveport, La.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-06-06

Gen. "Joc" Johnston, once licutcnnnt-sc general
of the Confederate Army, offered the resolution
yesterday under which the House Of Rcprcscn-
tatives adjourned in honor of Decoration Day.
1t was graceful act W. y TribURc May 30.
4 WOMAN MuRDERER.-Snow Hill. Md. May
29.-The trail Of Lille Ducr, charged with tie
murder of Ella lcarn, commenced to-day. A
plea Of not guilty was entered.
THE CATERriLLAR.-Sclma, Ala, May 22.-
The cotton caterpillar has appeared in two differ
ent points in'Dallns County, the earliest ever
known.
PAROLE PoCKETS ANnrmER PRIZE London,
May 80 Parole won the race for the Epson
gold cup, Alchcmist second and Primrose third.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-06-06

New BILLS BEFORE CONGRESS- Washington,
June 2.-Undcr the call of the States to-day
many bills were introduced and refer ed
Among them are the following:
BY Mr.. Wise, of Pennsylvania, for the taxa
ton Of promissory notes, bonds and mortgages,
and making it unlawful to exact more than tive
per cent. interest for the loan of money.
BY MIR. Sanford, of Alabama, prohibiting the
funding of United States bonds payable in cur
rcncy) into coin bonds.
by Mr.. Lowe, of Alabama, to substitute legal
tender currency for national bank currency.
by Mr.. Springer, of Illinois, prohibiting any
soldier stationed within two miles Of any place
where q special general election of represen
tative in Congress is being held from leaving his
barracks for any purpose except that Of rcliev-
ing guard or casting his vote on the day of cleo
ton. This bill provides that on the day appoin-
ted for the general or special election of repre-
scntativcs in Congress no soldier stationed with
in two miles of any polling place shall be all
lowed to go out of his barracks except to mount
or relieve guard or to vote, when he shall return
Immediately
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-06-06

Took HIN IS.-Coonel Lipscomb, during his
visit to this county, met one Of the convicts run
ming about "loosc' in the road arrested him.
brought him to this place and locked him up
Colonel l.. expressed the determination to carry
said convict back to the pententiary, where he
will be n little more closely guarded. The per-
son who had said convict in his employ made
application to Colonel l.. TO regain possession,
but refused. This may serve as hint to
others in charge of the zebra tribe to be little
more careful in their cipline.-LaurensuiNe
Ucruld
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-06-06

TIE STATE SUPREME CoURT.-The following is
the order of Circuits Mt the November term,
1879, Of the Court, and the days assigned to
each
Sixth Circuit, Tuesday, November %, four
days.
days.
Eighth Circuit, Tuesday, December Q, four
days.
First Circuit Tuesday, December l6, four
days.
Second Circuit, Tuesday, January g. 1880 four
days.
Third Circuit, Tuesday, January 13, four
days.
Fifth Circuit, Tuesday. January 81, four days.
The special docket will be called the fol-
lowing Mondays of the term, to wit Deccmbe er
|, 8, ID, and January IL, 10, 26.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-06-06

Barnwcll county will harvest more small grain
this year than sho has done before. This
speaks we'll for her planters, and it is to he
hoped that they will increase the yield two fold
next year.
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THE GENITAL SYSTEM ADOPTED IN NEW YoRK.
We have already spoken of the GENITAL system
for weighing and measuring grain, and its pro-
posed extension to all our commercial centres.
1t was made legal in Great Britain last year,
and on Wednesday last the New York Produce
Exchange, after extensive correspondence with
fereign exchanges and thorough canvass of the
matter, took a vote on the question. evil this
Exchange agree to buy and sell all grim and
other pro luce now sold by other standards ss-
certained by weight, by the pound. the GENITAL,
600 pounds,) or any multiple of the Genital,
such change to go toto effect on n future day of
the current year, to be fixed by the board of
managers ?" There was full attendance. and,
in spite of n strong opposition, the new system
was adopted by vote of 4S5 affirmative to 232
negative. The New York Produce Exchange is
thus fully committed TO the GENITAL system, but
| it is suggested that before it go into effec-
tive operation further action is necessary in
der to secure uniformity Of practice all over the
country. This can be effected without the in .
terposition of Congress, which is fortunate for
the friends Of the new system. The chief merit
of the GENITAL as substitute for tho bushel lies
in the fact that large transactions in grain and
produce are greatly simplihcd by it.-Baitimorc
San, May 26.
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. Complimentary Excursion rendered The
South Carolina Press Association.

The following letter FROM Major w. J. lIous-
ton, General Passenger and Ticket Agent Of the
Atlanta and Charlotte Airline Railway, will
explain itself. 1t shows degree Of lberality.
enterprise and courtesy worthy Of imitation by
other railroad companies within our own State
PASSENGER DEPARTMENT,
ATLANTA e. CHARLOTTE A. L.. RAILWAY,
ATLANTA, GA, May 20, 1879.
Mr. T.. b. Crews, President S. e. Press Associd-
hon, Laurens, S. c.
DEAR SIR We understand that your associ.
alton will meet at Srartanburg on June 1lth.-
Presuming that body of such extended infor-
nation would like to see more Of the country
than would naturally fall under observation
while en- route from tkeir homes to Spartanburg,
and as the Atlanta and Charlotte Air Line Rail
way passes through q section which is now at
tracing more attention than any other section
for beauty of natural scenery, water falls, etc.,
the management feel particularly desirous Of
rendering the members of the association and
their families special complimentary excursion
to such point points on their line as you may
designate.
Please do us the honor to reply, and, if Pos
sble, arrange before the assembling of the con-
vention the preliminaries, designating poin 8
which you may desire to visit, and the approx
mate number of cxcursionists, that we may pro-
vide ample and comfortable accommodations for
the party.
send herewith directory to our summer
resorts and watering places, which may aid you
in making your selection. Yours, truly,
w. J. IIoUsroS,
e. ~ Az
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ABsCoNDING OF ID. l. HENDRIX, EX-CoUNTY
TREAsURER.-On Friday night last d. l. Hen
dirk, our late County Treasurer, bought, at
Summit, ticket for Charlotte, n. c., leaving n
letter in which he, in substance, stated that,
finding himself unable to make n settlement with
the Auditor, he had decided to leave. Since
then nothing is known of his whcrcabouta.-
From the Auditor we learn that Mr.. Hendrix
was due
State on collection Of taxes ."..........S $40 50
County collection of taxes."........... 524 ln
District school axes................... ,547 rs
IOtal. ......SZ,bSZ 4o
Mr.. Hendrix left between 81 POO and s 800
in cash, which is now in the hands of his bonds
men and will be deducted from the above def.
cheney, leaving him in arrears something over
$ | 400. He left schedule of his property with
his bondsmen with instructions to sell and apply
to the deficiency. We find from the Auditors
duplicate that Mr.. IIendrix's total return of
property amounts to SS75.-Lermgton Dispatch.
Loss or LirE By 4 IIoTEL LFIRE.-lIagerstown.
Md, May 23--At = o'clock this morning n fire
was disco Ycrcd on the I'd floor Of the Washington,
House. Before alarm could be given it had
gained such hcaaway that the flames rushed up
the stair ways, cutting off escape Upwards OF
sixty persons were on the register besides the
regular boardcrs. Nearly all were compeeld
to cs"a pc by climbing down the porah pillars
man who fell from the third story il lying in
a critical condition Two bodies were found
burned TO n crisp-onc OF them that of l.. Troxel
of Cumberland, and the othcr unknown Six
persons missing are Supposed To be in the ruins.
Fiftcon persons were sol iously anil twenty el"ht-
~ injured
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Benevolent Societies.

Washington Encampment c. H. c. meets every
Tuesday evening. at O'Clock, IN champion Hail.
near East olympia Bridge.
EMILY T. MUssoN, G..
Olympia Lodge, No /. 4. 4. and i. NJ. holds re-
guar communications or the frst and third Satur
days OF each month. PETER MCKENZIE W. NJ
Harmony Lodge, No IS, A. +. and A NJ, hol,is
regular communications on the Second and fourth
Saturdays - each month. IL. SABIs, W. NJ
Tacoma Lodge No /, I. o. G. T. meets every Fri
day evening, at O'Clock. nfgraeoma Hall, near
Long Bridge. j. y. GALE, W. c. r.
Olympia Lodge No l. l. o.. T., meets every
MonGa! ev,uips <. Gt74 O'Clock. In odd Fellows Hall
on Washington Street. j. DoFFLsMYER, ". q.
Western Lodge No 6. I. o. o. r.. meets every
Thursdly evening ~ 4 O'Clock in Odd Fellows Hall
On NasiIinst0 Street. CUAs. TuELLsER n L.
Alpha i.:ic.TspIelt M !. l. 90 r. meets the
lst ald 81 Wednesdays each month. at o'clock In
odd Fc!lhws Hal. G.. g. BAGiEy, G p
81. Andrews Society holds IN annual meeting at
the New EagIand Hotel On Tie 30th day Of Noven.
Der. JOHN SWAN, Pres.
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Eelsgit avs Services.

CHURCH OF THE UNITY d. n. Utter. pastor.
Sunday School every Sunday at halfpast-twelve.
Preachn- at II A. Nj. anl ',3J n. NJ, on the second
and fourth Sundays Of each month, unless other
wise announced. Ca the fourth Sunday Mr.. Utter
will also preach in Tumwarer AZ , O'Clock y. NJ
BAPTIST CHURcH.--J. p. Ludlow, pastor Ser
wees every Sunday at II a. NJ. Sunday School at
l2k p. NJ, and Bible Reading Service at 4. Z. NJ.
CATHOLIC CmUBcH-Faher Mulner. pastor.
Services on 81 Sunday OF each month.
NoTE.--AnnouEcemcEt Of other denominations
will be chceriully made when authorized.
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Q! bEhTTYPLANOS.

The pdD,e ;rS particularly cautioned aallst bogus
Beatty celebrated Pianos and Organs, and particu-
l1-iy from parties in the West and Southwest where
this dctestdbie tricfc-y has been extensively rrac-
t!sed on tle reputation Evc gained also beware of
cert ain trade journals Write for explanation send
for Bcatty's Illustrated Plano and Organ Advertiser,
merchants lowers. cierg;laen, and thousands OF
purchasers throughout the Length and breadth OF tho
0Gn var sE TIT hiSh prc1 NGwsp2Icr free
New .icrscS, OnitcG StatHs oc A,Hcrica.
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Caution.

NOTICE is hereby given that my wife.
IN Mary Rowhart, has left my bed and
board, without just cause or provocation.
Wherefore warn all persons against trust
iug her on my account, or paving her mo-
ney due me, as / will not be responsible
for her actions.
WILLIAM ROWHART,