The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1889-03-08
Views From Blacksburg--Fir Q, etc.

Views From Blacksburg--Fir Q, etc.
BLACKsBURG, March 4.-Tb . scenery
around Blacksburg can now be viewed
most advantageously crowning for the rocky
slopes OF Whitaker mountain, and 'embower-
ed in stately trees, stands the lofty Observa-
tory Of Overlook Park, facing pro, poets Of
varied and imposing beauty. Cleve land IIo-
tel, which is situated upon Roam NJ ountain,
near the border between North Car oliDa and
Tennessee, ut a distance OF one hundred
and ten miles, can be seen by the aid Of
glass; vehicles and pedestrians con. be seen
moving through the busy streets OF Shelby,
N. C. and Gaffuey, 8. G. Yorkville is also
visible, especially the steeple of the Presby-
terian church, which stands like n monu-
ment piercing the distant horizon Trains
can be seen approaching in four different
directions; smoke can be seen curling slowly
upwards from scores Of farm dwellings and
cottages scattered here and there over the
surrounding country. Toward the East,
Kings Mountain may be seen, towering above
the surrounding elevations like q glory in
the air. The Blue Ridge mountains, which
crown the Northwestern horizon, resemble
huge banks of clouds; and turning the eye
! toward the west Broad river is seen,
winding its solitary course toward the sea.
| These md other scenes meet the eyes Of
tho observer in panoramic view and fu rnish
no ordinary field for tho artist.
| A road his been graded over Whitaker
mountain leading to the observatory, which !,
since its completion, has become qnite fa-
vorito resort.
About o'clock last Saturday morning a
large two story dwelling was destroyed by
fire. Even a fire engine would have been
Of no avail, for the flames gained headway
80 rapidly that the entire building and con-
tents were consumed in q few minutes after
having been discovered. The house was
occupied by three families, but oil escaped
uninjured. The property belonged to
Mr.. J. d. f. Duncan, and is the second
heavy loss this gentleman has sustained in
the last three months. The fire originated
up stairs and suspicion points very
strongly to that of incendiary, for female
occupant heard some one slip up stairs aud
strike 4 match, and iu u few minutes after
wards the fire was discovered.
From the Air Line Depot to the upper
switch is about q quarter Of mile, and
this portion Of the Air Line road has been
used by the Three C's for the transfer of
passengers and freight from tho latter to the
former road. separate track for this
purpose, extending from the switch to the
Air Line depot, is to be built soon, the grad
ing of which is now in progress.
On Friday night some thieves having es-
capped the notice of the watchman broke into
Whisonant Bro. & Cos grocery store and
carried off, among other things, about u
dozen sides Of bacon.
The treasurer of This county, Mr.. Neely,
was here some time ago refunding that por-
tion of the tax which had been paid in for
the building Of the 8 C's road.
The recent snow fell 10 about the same
depth that it did in UniOn-l2 inches. The
weather being very mild for several days az
terwards, it had oil disappeared by the end
of three days. NJ.
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LIVING BEYOND ONES MEANs.-The papers
last week contained accounts of the arrest
charge OF breach of trust. One, from Ben
nettsville, was the agent Of book house,
who had sold books and had spent sixty or
seventy dollars moro than his share of the
proccedS-expectingt to be able 10 replace it
by future sales; but business was dull and
he could not do it. The other was the
manager OF u store at Laurens for an Au-
gusta house. lie was getting q salary and
supposing he would continue in his position
for some time, he overdrew his salary by
four or five hundred dollars--eXpecting to
replace it out of his salary as it should ac-
crue in the future; but tho Augusta house
closed its business at Laurens aud the OK
posure came.
Instances like the above are occurring q,
frequent intervals; instances where trusted
employees use their employers money, ex-
pecting Of course TO replace it.
In some of the instances the money il lost
IN gambling. But in the majority of cases
the trouble comes through extravaganza.
Ihe persons live beyond their means On
small salaries they aspire to the comforts
| ana luIurleS OF the rich. 1t is the same
cause that gets so many young people into
| ueot. How many young married people
there are who load themselves with debt,
| ruin their creJit and wreck their usefulnes,
| ana happiness by starting out in the world
win the ia &C notion that respectabilty re-
qulres hne clothing, fine furniture and an
elegant style Of living; and, who, having
enjoyed the good things Of lifo for a short
season, pass the remainder of their days in
shabby gentility, cnvying their moro prog
porous nolghbors and railing ngains' 80.
inequality Of fortune. tic
specially to p''p'' this generation r.eea
grono 49,, earn that poverty is no els.
Speetability Without honesty. dc 'e-
vhoIa Wne oi Newberry's ministers nut III.
WI. %nole thing ina nutshell, wheu he p said "e ,n
snIarv vrinOn n, last oso Sunday that the man whose
ssaiary Is 81 900, and who lives to Tho ,re
s''ooo Is fraud. .-NcpDerry O5s.rrer ''n'
Personals.
MISS Luta Bewlcy, ono of Anderson.
arrest young Ladies, is on n yi,i, - ,,o
iamily OF her brother, Mr.. W D Rsw,.