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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-04-11
For the Times.
Nova From pacolet


MR.. EDITOR Perhaps n few items Of inter-
est from this region may escape the ''chip bask-
Ct" so send them.
The farmers Of North Pacolet are progressing
hneiy, preparing for the present years crop
They seem TO be farther advanced than usual,
owing no doubt, to the favorable working
weather in March, and the exemption from re-
pairing old fences. We consuer the fence law
one OF the greatest blessings that Legislature
has conferred upon us. a remarkable change
has come over the sentiments Of its opposers
ana the charge is spreading. They are begin
ning' already, to see some Of the advantages
derived from the law. A land buyer used to
bid with reference to the amount of rail timber
out now he only needs enough pine to build and
for fuel. Every energetic and honest man can,
and ought to have II little farm. We need a
more dense and thrifty population to develope
the capacity of this beautiful and healthy Sec
tion of our country
The weather for the past few days has been
very cool. On the night Of the Sd, tho ice was
a quarter of an inch thick and we fear for the
fruit. The wheat is looking well for the time
of year.
oh tnc MI huttlS - bittieJOnn,
of Union Co. was married to Miss F. Virginia
Lynn, third daughter of NJ. s. Lynn Esq, for
merly of our County but now resident and
prominent merchant of Gafneys City The ccre-
m?ny was performed by Rev. A. l.. Miller. The
Marriage was y brilliant scene. "Blessed be
the tiethat bindstwo loving hearts in one" May
the union of Union and Virginia be long and hap
py, and may the beautiful flower that has bcen
transplantcd to the Union NurScry and which
will be guarded and protected faithfully, bloom
many years DOTTER.
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Thorne's Comedy Troupe.

MIR. +. K. DcLoste, the gen,lemanly agent of
Thorne's Comedy Troupe, has been among us
and engaged Nicholsons Hall for this aad to.
morrow night. Thorne's Troupeis spoken of
by the press Of the State as being one of the
best that has ever gone through the State On
each night they will present pleasing drama
and a most laughabe farce, and we feel assured
that all who attend will be we'll pleased. 1t is
so seldom that good Company comes this way,
we should give this one the encouragement it
deserves.
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Tue STUFF TmAP "MARsuALs' ARE MADE Or.
Some Of the Republican Deputy Marshals In
Philadelphia at the last election were described
Ivy witness before tho Wallace (nes Teller
Committee as follows:
.Witness knew Philip Madden. Deputy of
the Fourth Ward. lie was one of the worst men
in Philalelp lphIa-violcnt and dangerous. He
has been out Of prison about eight months for
highway robbery. Andrew Lamvello, of the
First Ward, is n fugitive from justice. Dan.
Redding is bad, dangerous character, and has
been tried for murder. George Cornelius
is of bad reputation. Michael Slater is n
notorious repeater and thief. Pitts, of the
Seventh Ward, keeps n gambling place; he is
colored. and has been arrested. Henry Scott,
colorcd, of Lombard street, has bad reputation.
Eadney +. Springfield, of the Fifteenth ward,
was tried for murder and acquitted. All these
men were Deputy Marshals 10 the knowledge
of the detectives. lie also mentioned several
otL er Deputies Of bad reputation"
These are the persons who are to ensure the
purity Of elections. We're the Supervisors
any better than the Marsha!s Wees and COu-
,,er.
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AN OLp DEED.-We saw Monday an old land
grant from Governor VIM. Moultrie to Wm
Burton, made in 1856. The land granted is 200
acres in "Nncty-Six District" That district
Il, that time included Laurcns, Abbcvllc, New
berry and Edgefeld, with the court house Mt
Old Cambridge The land in question lies in
what is now Newbcrry County, on Bcarerlam
Creek The seal to the Iced is 4 curiosity; it
is made of wax ; is six inches in diameter and
half an inch thick, and is tied to the deed with a
linen cord On one side ofthe seal is n palmetto
tree, and on the other is an individual, somewhat
blurred and disigurcl, which has the appear
ancc of the Goddess Of Liberty with an olive
branch in her hand. The deed was found
among Major Fed Boozers papers, and is now
in possession o" Sheriff Wheeler. r.-Newberry
XcratR.
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A Beautiful Floral Present.

We return our most sincere thanks to Mrs
Is. X. Boyd, for one Of the hanlsomcst walters
of choice llot-house flowers we ever saw. With
them was superb Cala Lily--the largest and
most perfect of that magnificent flower our eyes
ever rested upon. Mrs. Boyd is one of the most
successful as veil as one of the most intelligent
Lady florists iii this State, and her collection OF
lowcrs and shrubbcry, combined with the ex-
quistc taste she displays in their arrangement,
make n visit 10 her residences rich treat indeed
N, one could appreciate such compliment more
than we do.
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4 SEVERE CoLD SrELL.-Norfok, April l.
The thermometer fell to - degrees last night
and it is thought that considerable damage was
done TO fruit and early vegetation.
COLUMBIA, April 5.--lcc onc-eighth Of an
inch thick WAS to I've seen i'll many parts of the
city yesterday moruing.
PRovINCEfowX, Mass, April "a severe
snow storm last night did considerable damage
to shipping. Some lives are reported lost.
GREEXviLLE.-The frost of Thursday night
made clean sweep of the peach crop and ail
other fruits that had bloomed. Early vegetables
were bitten to the ground, and many who had
tlourishing gardens now find them utterly le-
vastatcd. From what VIC can learn the frost
was general all over the Statc.-NcwS.
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Death of a Good Man.

The Charlotte Observer announces the death of
Rev. J. VI. Anderson, n much loved Presbytc-
riun Minister and at one time n Professor in
Davidson College. \. c. lie was native of this
State, and Theological pupil of the lamented
Dr.. Thornwcll. Those who were inmates of or
had anything to do with the Fair Grounds Hos
pital at Columbia, during the war, will rcuem-
bcr with pure affection his un,iring christian de-
votion TO the wounded and dying confederate
soldiers there. lie was then in ill health and
afterwards was compelled to resign his position
in Davidson College in consequence. He was a
Jealous, earnest aud consistent Christian; II gen.
tier, more atfectionatc and tendcrcr spirit has
rarely passed from earth TO heaven.
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Not so Bad After All.

We are pleased to state that the accident to
to Mr.. &. l.. Sims was not half as bad as we re-
ported last week. We are now satisfied that it
will not do to believe more than half of what
we hear and only one-fourh of what we see
The difference between a broken finger and
broken neck lies merely in the Imagination
Of the one that reports the accident. OF course
the Editor lied about it, although we printed the
accident as it was told to us. Never mind,
Charley is worth q dozen dead men yet-lie or
no lie
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A NEw SERiAL.--' what Il rife can do." By
Miss MARY l.. BARTLETT. In the SdrdnHah-
Weekly .Necs, of saturday, April 18th, will ap-
pear the first chapters of new serial story,
entitled what VIC c0n do,' from the gifted
pen of Miss Mary +. Bartlett. of Cave Springs,
Georgia. The story is one of absorbing inter-
est and will run through some eight or ten num-
bcrs Of the Weekly. The scene Of the romance
is laid iii EWropc-chicfy in London and Paris
and the author, evidently familiar with the
localities she go vividly describes, through the
medium of pleasing fiction, imparts to her
readers the additional pleasure Of II tour of the
continent.
Subscription 50 year, 8 for six months
Money can he sent by Money Order, Registered
Letter or Express at our rish j. II. EsTILL
Savannah, Ga.
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We'll Boring.

Our young friend Joseph McKissick has iust
completed boring u well upon Col. |. q. Mckis-
sicks lot in this town. The well is about so
feet deep and the time occupied in boring was
only two days. The first day water was reached,
but "quicksand' was encountered which made
it necessary to enlarge the we'll from the top,
and delayed the completion day. The borer
does excellent work. 1t is the cheapest, quick
est and cleanest way to dig we'll that has ever
been practiced in this part of the country.
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The Cold Snap.
We can hardly trust ourselfto say what injury
the sudden cold weather of Friday, Saturday
and Sunday nights did to crops of all kinds in
this county. Some tell US it has dono but little
injury, while others as confidently assert that it
has killed all the fruit, the corn that was up
and the vegetables. We think, in this instance
it will be safe g divide it and say that about
one-half tht,661estes tht,66et ssep, +. killed-perhaps in
some places the whole. Tomato, Beet and Pep
per Plants, Beans, Squashes, Irish Potatoes, Sc,
where uncovered, were killed, and young corn
badly nipped We sum it all up in the belief
that our fruit crop will be short in quantity and
inferior in quality, and our gardens will be much
later than usua! We are not hurt half so bad
the farmers and gardeners in the lower coun-
ties, where all kinds of crops in more
advanced state than ours. The reporter of the
Neics and Courier took u walk among the truck
farms around Charleston and from his report
we gather the following:
TmE PorATo CRor.-Taking the crop all round
above the Fork of the roads, il is estimated that
the potatoes have been Injured about 20 per
cent The crop will be set back from ten days
to two weeks, which is q matter of the greatest
arise from the early sales.
THE SrRAwBERRY CRor.-The strawberry plant
is very hardy and gave no indication yesterday
Of having salfercd at all from the frost. The
farmers, however, say that this crop has been
materially injured aud will be set back fully two
weeks
CuCUMBgRs AND ToMAToEs-These crops have
been, with few exceptions, killed outright.
BEANS AND PEAs.-These crops have suffered
considerably and in many sections the damage
is estimated rs high as 80 per cent. The bean
crop especially is injured, rs it is considered too
late to replant The peas were pretty we'll ad-
vanccd, and in many sections escaped alto
gcthcr, while in others the loss was extensive.
The other crops were not materially injured,
being more hardy anu farther advanced.
The loss to the truck farmers around
Charleston is estimated at quarter Of q mil
lion dollars.
The frost visited all parts of The State and did
more or less damage to all kinds Of vegetation.
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Personal.

Deputy Comptroller Of the Currency, Mr.. J
l.. Langworthy, in the discharge of his official
duties, paid = visit to our Bank last Tuesday, to
examine its condition and the conluction of its
affairs. lie complimentcd all connected with
The institution and said it was one Of the best
managed BANKS in tho country. lie spoke of
the Cashier, Mr.. L. Il. Wallace and the Assis-
tant, Mr. G. T. Rawls. as being among the most
efficient Bank officers he had met with in all his
rounds
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A New York TRAGEDY. New 0rk, April
4.-Washington Nathan, son of Benjamin Ma
than, who was murdered in Twcnty-third street
some years ago, was shot yesterday morning at
the Broadway Hotel by Marion Ward, an actress.
The circumstances, as far as known, show that
Miss Ward went to the hotel Wednesday
night and registered herself as Miss Xculard, of
Philadelphia, and the next day about 10 o'clock
sought Nathan in the room Of the actress. Miss
Alice Harrison. npbraidcd him with having
deceived her, aud shot him i'll the neck, the ball
entering beneath the lobe Of the left ear and
passing around and imbcdding itself in the
heavy muscles Of the right side.
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The County Commissioners

Held their regular monthly meeting last Tues
day, but could issue checks Oh the Treasury
only to a small amount, as that officer had not
authorized them to draw for any definite sum =,
and was then in Columbia making his report to
the Comptroller General. A number of persons
from distant parts Of the County were in town, !,
expecting to receive money from the Board
but rs the Commissioners can only draw ON the
Treasurer and he being absent, they were
greatly disappointed.
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Cohen's New Stock.

Everybody should go and see r. NJ. Cohcn's
new Stock of Goods. His 5 cents Counter is
curiosity and has been crowded ever since it
was opened. 1t looks like Christmas times to
sec the people leaving the store with their arms
full Of tinware and all kinds Of household
goods; each piece only costing cents. Mr..
Cohcn's stoch is very large and it is astonishing
how cheap he sells all kinds of goods Seeing
is believing so 60 and see
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DROWNING OF A SQUADRON IN INnIA-London
April IA dispatch from Lahorne to Reuters
Company says: "a squadron Of the Tenth IIuz-
Ears was swept away by the current while eros
sing the Cabul River, near Emelsalabade. OH
the 3lst Of March a lieutenant and forty men
are missing. Sixteen bodies have been recov-
cred up TO the present time"
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NEAISISIHCD.

LlTTLEJOllN-LYNN.- Married, on the Sd
inst, at the residence of the brides fnther, at
Gatfncy City, 5. c., by Rev. A. f.. Miller, MIR.
RUrus {. LirrLEJonN of Union County, to Miss
VIRGINIA, second daughter of Mr.. NJ. S. Lynn
Of Spartanburg County, s. e.
ILLWOOD-PROCTOR. Married, on the
3ist March, by J. NJ. Greer, Esq, Mr.. WILLIAM
CLINCu MILiwoop to Miss MARGIE PRocToR, all
of Union County.
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Rice & McLure

Are receiving the largest and pretticst stock
offspring and Summer Goods they ever had upon
their shelves, and they are dirt cheap. There
is no excuse for any woman not dressing well
and in taste now that Dry Goods are selling
low. Go and examine Rice & McLurc's stock
at once. Besides, it is worth u good walk to
trade with such pure gentlemen Maj. McLure
and MIR. Consor.
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Mending Our Ways.

The Town Council arc doing good and ncces
sary work on the North side of Main Street, in
making o sidewalk from DR.. Bcaty's corner
and Mr.. Grant is just the man to lake good
job of it. We doubt much if there is man
anywhere who knows more about such work
and will do it more economically.
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Pay Your Town Taxes.

We warn all persons liable for taxes to the
town of Union that the Town Council have de-
tcrmned not to extend the time for paying said
taxes beyond the Goth of this month. If you
don't pay by that time, look out for the town
Marshal with an execution. Now don't blame us
for neglecting to warn you of the wrath of the
Town Council to come.
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a CARD.

A s Cent Bargain Counter
I HEREBY inform my friends and Customers
l. that shall open to-day, at my Store,
A BARGAIN COUNTER,
at which will offer line of Goods, and among
them will DC found number of articles of
great utility to Housekoepcrs. Many of these
goods are worth 80 cents, and the lowest article
would be considered bargain at 10 cents, but
| will sell you any article you may fnd on this
Counter
For ) Cents Only.
or one fifth its real value. To secure these Bar
gains, you must call early.
=. NJ. COHEN.
April IL lj If
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Fooled This Year.

II is the general belief that when the China
Trees begin to bud all danger of frost is passed..
That belief did not hold good this year, for on
Thursday last we saw number of buds peep
ing out from the branches Of those trees and on
Friday morning Jack Frost nippcl them badly,
as lie did almost every other kind of vegetation.
'All signs fail in dry weather"
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DEATH OF MR. Il. II. TIppY.-Mr. Thos. IT,
Tiddy died at his residence in this city Satur-
day, 10Th. after n very protncted illness. Mr..
Tiddy was born in England and at the time of
his death was in the thiry-6fth year Of his age
He was man of Infinite good humor, of great
generosity and kindness of nature aud one of
universal pOpulnrity.-Chariotc Obserper
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Tomatoe and Other Plants.

Those who lost their Tomato and other tender
garden plants can be supplied by F. Leucher
Co. They have sent us some of the healthiest
plants we ever saw. You will save time by
buying plants of those gentlemen.
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Good Friday.

Good Friday.
To-day being Good Friday, there will be SER
vices in the Episcopal Church at | o'clock, in
commemoration of the "full, perfect, and sufli-
cient sacrafce, oblaton and satisfaction" which
Christ made 10y His death OH the cross, "for the
sins Of the whole world
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Messrs. Geo G. Humphries

Have moved into their new quarters, opposite
the Hotel, and look as if they were determined
to do business upon u large and sound basis
They are receiving their new Goods and offer
ing every iuduccment to purchasers. Go and
SEQ them
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Greonville Quota.

Grccnvillc adds seven more to the Peaitenti
ary force, ms follows:
George McDuhic, mauslaughtcr-cight years.
Jefferson Robertson, burglary and grand lar
ccny-thc whole of his lifetime
Alex Stephens, burglary-ten years.
Wm. Bradley and Edward Dodson, priyily
stealing from the person-one year each.
Chas. Olson, grand lar cny-siX montsh.
j. W. Batson, privily stealing from the per-
son and grand larccny--six months.
John Hudson, alias John Croft, grand larceny
six months.
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The Southern Press has done lis part. Now
for Judges, Juries and Governors The hang
ing of two or three ''gentcer' murdcrers wiz
stop the bloody pistol business. Nothing cso
will. Every one of the assassins relies ON his
money or his connections to him. Treat
the rich and influential as the poor and friend
less are treated, and they will think twice before
they shoot once.-NeUs and Courier
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Dedication of Fosters Chapel.

We arc requested to state that Fosters Chapel,
the new church just finished, about ten miles
from here, will be dedicated on the third Sun.
day in May next. Rev. W. W. Duncan will
preach the dedication sermon.
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Conc To Market.

Gone To Market.
Mr.. Ii. L. Goss and Capt a. III. Foster left
for the Northern markets last Tuesday, to lay
in their new stocks for Spring and Summer.
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A terrible shooting aTray took place few
days since in Erath County, Texas. a writ had
been issued FOR the apprehension of q desperate
character named Halliday. Several persons
went to arrest him. lie resisted, killing Rob-
cr,son, Keith, Ross. and mort1ly wounding
three others. Another attempt at arrest was
made, and two more of the officers were killed
The Sheriff with n posse left Stcphcnsvile for
the scene Of action. \ pitched hattie is cxpcc
ted at his arrival. as Halliday has rany
friends backing him in the fight. The cause of
this samguinary conflict is the hitherto fruitlcss
effort to arrest Halliday for carrying a six.shoot
CT. But now he will he captured, dead or alive,
for using it with such fatal effect
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Coroner for Union County,

Coroner for Union County.
Gov. Simpson has appointed Mr.. I. J. Greer
Coroner Of Union County, picc, o. Il. II. Gra-
ham, deceased
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INrpoyISc BnoAD RIvER.-Ncwbcrry, s. c.,
March IA meeting of tho planters in this
neighborhood VAS held on the 3lst Of March at
Mount Pleasant to urge uron our members IN
Congress the Importance of securing an appro-
priation from that body to open Broad River for
the navigation Of steamers Of light draft. MIR.
VIM II Ruff was called TO the chair and MIR.
Monroe Wicker was appointed secretary.
Col. Ellison s. keitt by invitation addressed
The meeting in n clear and forciblc speech, IN
which he demonstrated that the work was en-
meutly practical at n small cost considering the
immense good results that will flow to the peo-
ple not only of this section but the entire State.
Col Keitt at the conclusion Of hisspcech offered
the following resolutions, which were unani
mously adopted:
whereas, the opening Of Broad River to
steamers Of light draft will not only greatly IA
cilitate and cheaper the transportation OF our
crops of every kind, but will open up stupen-
dous industry by making available the immense
granite beds that line its banks, and which by
actual tests Of specimens furnished Gen. James
Jones, superintendent of the State Capital be-
fore tho war, was pronounced the best, but WAS
un available for want of transportation and
Whereas, the opening of Broad River to the
navigation Of steamers will give us water trans
porta,ion throughout the heart Of the State,
from the mountains to the sea.
Resolred, That we earnestly request our mem
bers in Congress to urge the survey of Broad
River ut the earliest moment, and to spare no
efforts to get an appropriation sufficient 10 re-
move all distractions and make it navigablc for
steamers of light draft.
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In the list of Governors which is going the
rounds of the press, and which we Published
last week, there is, we think, ON omission
The name of b. X fsnagan should be inserted
between the names of Patrick Noble and John
Z. Richardson. Patrick Noble was elected
Governor in December, 1858, and died 9TH april,
1910, and was succeeded by Il. X. Heuagan, of
Marlboro, then Lieutenant Governor. a friend
called our attcntion to this omission.- Newberry
NeGS.
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Coon WORK THE GHANGERs HAVE DoNE.-
The Chicago IriJune notes, rs one of the health.
ful changes that are taking place in trade, the
fact that farmers now are disposed to purchase
what they need for cash. 1t says The Gran
ger organizations taught the lesson that he who
bought for cash and ran no bills made large
saving, and this lesson has been extensively car
ried into practice. Country dealers, therefore
rs their cash sales increase, can in turn pUr
chase stocks on shorter time and on better terms
than was possible under the exclusive credit
system. The greater the extent to which farm
ers and all others can purchase all they need
for cash, the greater and more profitable to
consumers, to merchants and to manufacturers
will be the exchanges that take place"