The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1889-07-12
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-Rosa NeG. young girl OF Louisville, Ky.
attempted suicide ON account Of jealousy.
The wound was not fatal.
1t has been determined to hold the next
, annual North Carolina State Fair on the l4th
to 18th OF October inclusive.
Tho Edgecombe, N c., iron works have
arranged their recent financial difficulties
aud arc now working on full time.
Joseph Lassiter: colored, who was to
have been hung ut Winston, N. c., for mur-
der, has been respitod until July IL.
"A chill Of Cloll Thompson, of near Blue
Sulphur, Cabell county, w. Va, fell In tho
fire, and was terribbie burned about the
hands and arms.
A negro named Andy Caldwell, nttempt-
ed rape on Mrs: Beckham, n white lady, OF
Columbus, ). q. Ho was capturad aud shot
to death by posse Of citizens
"A three-year old child OF Haywood L,s-
sater. OF Merry Oaks, Chatham county,
| N. c., was choked to death few DAYS sinco
from swallowing cherry stones.
"A littlo daughter OF Mr.. John L. Irby,
OF Nottoway county, Va, acchIenta1Iy -fcii
IN well few days ago ami was drowned
before assistance couii DO rendered.
A young man named Farrell, residing in
Ciuy district, Ritchie county, w. Va, had
one OF his hips broken while rollngs logs, rs.
Gently. lie is in n dangerous condition.
"A reward OF $2O0 has been offored by the
Governor OF N. c., for the capture OF Amos
Alston, who, on the Eth inst. IN Yancy
county. shot and Instantly killed Henry T.
Ledford.
"A now bridge Is to be built Over Deep
river, at Waddells factory in Randolph
county, N. &. An appropriation of $3,jW
has been made by tho magistrate for the
purpose
"a three year old child Of James Rowan.
| OF Monroe county, w. Va, was gorcd to
death hy n vicious COW. Tho child was
walking across the yard VIII n tbs beast ut
tackled her.
"A young man named Harvey Duncan.
living one mite below Parksrsburg, w Va.
was drowned by his johnboat overturnng in
the Ohio river. He was single, aud about %
years OF age.
AT last the bridge over New river at
Fayette Station. W. Va has been completed
and Is now open to the travelling public Tho
new bridge IL II much more substantial one
t,an tho old one.
Tho board OF commissioners of the town
OF Durham, N: e.. have decided that no
screens should be allowed at tho front doors
of bar-rooms. and that such places shall lie
closed Mt Ii o'clock at night
Several prominent farmers of Caroline
county met at Denton, Nd, for the pur-
pose of organizing n farmers club for
mutual protection aud advantage, and
elected John Il. Griffin as President
Mems Cbrlstion Association will bs hold at
Mountain Lake, Md, on July l. 3 and 3
Bible studies and Christian work will be tho
main points discussed ut the conference
"A grist and saw mill Oh the head waters
OF Rock Camp creek, Monroe county, w. Va
owned by Mrssrs. Lewis Mackin and Allen
Long. was destroyed by fire. Loss 5000; no
insurance The origin OF tho fire is unknown.
-Enrmors in the vicinity OF -Hagerstown
Md, complain OF tho appearance OF scab i'm
their wheat, caused by tho continual rains
nni brief intervals or sunshine It is ex-
pected that tho yield will not cxceod one half
tho average.
found in a neld on his placS an "EEngtish
penny Of the year l1G3. 1t bears the stamp
Of George Ill. on one side, and the coat Of
arms on the other. 1t is remarkably we'll
preserved
Tho contractors for the construction of
the Baltimore aud Eastern Shore Railroad
have established headquarters Mt Easton
Md. As soon us the right of way is secured
shore will bo built.
Sarah Wright. a colored servant, living
with u family on Diamond Hill, Lynchburg,
Va, was burned to death, her clothes having
cIught fro from an explosion OF kerosene
| oil with which she was attempting to kindle
fire.
The Cumberland Valley Railroad has
| contracted for u new vorhead bridge across
the Potomac below Wiliiamsport, Md. The
| bottom of the now bridge will be fifteen feet
higher than tho OLD ono. The work is OK
pected to be completed by the frst OF Sep.
| tember.
Tho first colore1 jury ever empaneled in
the Tenth Jndiciil District. tried Dick
Thomas. who shot and killed Nora Hin near
Coal Valley. several months ago for murder.
They brought in verdict Of voluntary
inanslaughter.
Tho farmers I'm Worcester county. Nd, ,
are now in tho midst of wheat harvesting,
and the weather SO far has been highly
favorable for saving the crop in goot con-
dition. While reports arc somewhat at var
lance, tho general opinion is that the crop in
the county will be quite up to the average.
Joseph Smith. living near Walton. Roan
county, w. Va, was called to the door OF
| his house, and upon opening it rec.ived a
sho. from person outsi ln, ami died soon af-
ter. Samuel Cunmins, n noghbor, wa5 mr.
| rested for tho crime, and confessed his guilt,
alleging jealousy as the C ,llso.
During tho visit of White & Cos circus
IN Weston, w. Va, numerous bogus dollars
wero circulated, an I Brico Linger and John
Smith were singled out as the p,rties impli.
Gated in the circulation. Smith was arrest
ed, but Linger succeeded in making his es.
cape.
Capt John Willis, an old citizon OF
| bcrlln, Worcester couty, Md, was fOunl
| lead IA few days ago near his sons residence
| whom hc was visiting at Public Lanling in
| that county. He hal been aiiing for som,
time, and just u short while before disc1v-'
| cred dcad bad started out for n walk.
bert Farmer, n young man, who Is EN-
poyed at tho kanawha Woolen Mills, at
Charleston, w. Va, m,t with serious acci-
| dent. lie was reaching under Il piece Of
machinery after som9 wool, when ho WIS
caught by a moving wheel ani dragged
| under it. He was cut and bruised 80 badly
that he will not recover.
-Myriads Of ccadas or locusts have ma 10
| thoir appearance within tho past few days
| on the Catoctn mountains few miles west
| OF Frederick, Nd. Tho leaves of the trees
arc being rapidly devoured by them 1t is
| OTIS rvei, however, that many OF tho insects
| are dying, tho ground in many places being
| almost covered by them.
Tho receipt OF tobacco Mt tho different
warehouses in Petersburg, Va, for ths past
week were 4Dl hogshealls, inspection 3S7
| ho2shcads; sales of loose 1928 pounds.
Manufactured tObicco bonded for oxporta-
ton at the branch office in Petersburg for
tho past week 81 ,U2 pounds. Tho receipt of
cotton at this port for the past week were
| 1OJ bales