The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1889-04-05
The Augusta Division will be Built.

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augusta Division is to be revised at onoe,
md contracts for building the same win be
ct rs soon as practicable thereafter. The
officials are fully aware, as we stated before,
hat this divisio is absolutely necessary to
he maintenanccs and prosperity of the
main line; besides they have already spent
upward OF 800, 900 dollars upon it. These
facts guarantee within themselves the build
ing Of this branch, and oil doubts which
havo heretofore been entertained to the con-
trsry must now be removed, for the authors
ties mean business, and are pushing every
thing as rapidly rs possible.
II is important to note that the competi-y
tisn Of the Three C's road has effected such
an increase Of travel, as we'll as population
here, that In addition to two hotels several
large boarding houses are now necessary TO
accommodate the bosrders.
The Baptist Sunday School Convention OF :
York county was held at this place last week.
The convention opened on Friday morning
which was spent in organizing and discuss
sions pertaining to church and Sunday
School work. The following evening at
o'clock the introductory sermon was preach.
oil by Rev. F. c. Hickson, OF Hickory Grove.
On Saturday evening the saloon question
was discussed. AS first speaker on this
subject Rev. j. A. White, NJ oderator, intro
duced Hon. B. J. Gold, who briefly but for
chilly argued that whiskey saloons should
be abolished. Mr.. Gold was followed by
Rev. r. G. Patrick, of Yorkville, whose ar 4
ali who heard it. He contended that prohi-
ton does prohibit, notwithstanding the gem
eral opinion TO the contrary, and presented
some of the most convincing proofs. The
Moderator then introduced as next speaker
Rev. F. c. Hickson, who having opened his
discussion by o few humorous remarks, Gre
| ated q special interest and held the audience
| spell-boupd by an unusally able argument.
| He maintained that the free traffic Of liquor
would be the most effective means by which
to rid our country of its greatest curse. As
an illustration he oontended that the crime
and bloodshed committed at every cross
road. and at our doors would create such q
disgust, that the people would rise unani-
mously in rebellion against grog-shops, and
say to the barkeeper, "down with your sa-
looms, we will not tolerate them I"
These discussions upon the liquor ques-
tion were the ablest we have ever beard,
and all who failed to hear them missed o
treat.
Sunday morning having smiled propi-
tious, the church was crowded, many failing
to secure seats. Rev. r. @. Patrick filled
the pulpit and delivered On eloquent dis
course. Exercises closed Sunday evening
with sermon by the latt er.
No little interest was manifested in this
convention by all denominations, and we
hope much good will bc derived from 1t.
Through haste we neglected to state in
our last communication that the Three C's
Company severed their connection with the
South Carolina Railway Co. on the l1th ult.,
and now have the road under their own
lmsnaaAn.,i--s---
1 Our municipal election was held last
Monday which resulted in the election OF
the following:
4 ANAH'oANA, ~. W. kkaruiu, Esq.
WAnDESs, Messrs. Jno. s. Mintz, Joseph
Black, DR.. D. s. Ramseur, and J. d. Ken
nedy.
Several tickets wers out but the above
was the peoples choice, and in being such
is n sufficient guarantee that the men conn
posing it have the utter confidence of our
citizens in their efficiency for the inn.
portant places to which they have been cleo
ted.
freight trein was wrecked on tn Q Thpee
Cs road, below Rock Hill few days sin CO,
in which MIR. Baker, . white brakeman, Sc
riousy injured his knee by leaping from
| car.
| r. W. Shand Esq. of Columbia, was in this
place Saturday. on professional business
Miss Grist of Yorkville, is visiting at this
| place.
]. c. Jsfsries Esq, Of Gaffney, was in
town Thursday. NJ.
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