The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-01-17
Correspondence Of Union Times.
News from North Paoolet.


Eta JANE, Jan. l3.-Tbis week take
pleasure in reporting the success Of Mrs.
Capt. John II. lotteries, of Star Farm, at
hog raising:
She raised hogs, IA months old. They
were fed from the kitchen until about the
middle Of October, when they were put in
the pen TO fatten. Then they were fed on
corn, morning and night, in addition to the
slops frcm the kitchen snd waste fruits from
the orchard. They had no advantage Of the
range or pastures at any time, rs the Capt.
had no fenced fields sown in grain. The
stock was of Burke and Poland-china on
one side, aud Jersey red on The other.
She killed 3, Dec. %. weighing respectively.
2S8, 302 and 330-020 pounds. She killed |
3, Dec. 81, weighing $40, 346 and 800
1852 pounds. Total, gross, 2,002 pounds. |
Average, 333s POUNDS. The first three
made IL gallons Of lard, aud the last three
made 18 gallons. Total, 81 gallons. Allow
ing 10 pounds to the gallon, the average per
hog would be 5lS pounds of lard.
The Gowdcysvile le Alliance held public
meeting, and gave a dinner at Mcsopotamia
Church last Saturday. Rev. NJ. d. Kelly,
Col. d. p. Duncan aud A. Cole Lyles, Esq,
were present, and addressed the people.
We regret that we are unprcpared to give
rcrJdtim report of Col. Duncan's speech,
especially that portion pertaining to jeff
| Hancock's bull Also, of brother John o.
Tate's cutting the dogs tail off at the wrong
| end.
Mr.. G. w Estes, who with his family,
removed to Washington Territory six years
ago, hut is now living at Potts Station, Ark,
is here on visit. Next week we will try
to give our readers report of his travelling
experience, as wei lans his opinion Of the
Sslss ss As sas sSRs shs. Ties
upon.
Mr.. Thlman Husky, of Star Farm, has q
shower Of rain to fall at his house every
day between 10 A. NJ. and p. NJ. This
strange phenomenon goes unexplained. 1t
falls only while the sun shines. Good
substantial witnesses can be produced to
verify what &c say about this,
In consequence of the programme of the
Sunday School Convention not being pub
lishel long enough beforehand, the con-
gregation at Gcthsemane yesterday was
not so large as i, would otherwise have been.
But everything went off in fue style, and
we had very interesting meeting. Prof.
Tankersly, of Gaffney City Male and Female
Seminary was present, and took part In the
discussions. Our people appreciate the
va'ue OF his services rs we'll rs that Of Prof
Macarthur, one or both Of whom usually at
tends our meetings and TO whom We owe
much for the progress We have made in the
Sunday School work. The following is a
synopsis of the proceedings furnished us by
, brother I. NJ. Littlejohu, Secretary, pro
tcm.
North Pacolet Sunday School Conv ention,
met at Gethsemsne, Jan. II, at IL A. NJ.
President j. l.. Strain in tho chair, appoin-
ted I. NJ. Littiejohn, Secretary, pro TEN.
: Opened by reading Sunday School lesson
for the day, and prayer by the President.
Choir sung No. 55, Joy and gladness.
First business was the enrolment of
, schools and delegates.
Reports were heard from the schools
: represented,
I On motion all visiting brethren and
Sunday School workers were invited TO
: seats within the bar of the Convention, and
= to take part in its discussions.
Choir then sung No. 332 Gospel Hymns.
First question: What can the Sunday
School do 10 suppress the growing evil of
ntemperalcc ?" was ably discussed by p.
S. Weber, G. w. Whisonant, Prof. ]. NJ
: Tankersly and William Jefrercs.
r est S"fSr ;hs sung qyhEFGrsn NS 'ii in . the Hymns
c lHSE d,etreries After singirSunday School
y Gospel Hymns, Prof. Tankersly addressed
Il the Convention on the same subject.
:. After prayer by brother c. c. Roberts 6
!, recess for half an hour was taken.
-'''.I uooh eAerClscS were opened by sing
, ing, "What friend we have in Jesus = and
= prayer by brother VIM. Jefferies.
~ Third Question A.: "What relationship has
=. the church to the Sabbath SchoolY' was
: discussed by T. NJ. Littlejohn and J. L.
Strain.
Choir sung 204 Gospel Hymns.
On motion President was requested 10
, appoint time md place of next meeting
hoihgdon Greek Church, at 10 o'clock. A.
NJ, on the first Sabbath Of April was Sc
. lected.
On motion, President was authorized 10
+ get up a programme and appoint speakers
for that occasion.
Aher motion to adjourn, brother Wm.
Jefer;cs asked permission to make some
practical application Of the work mapped
out by this convention. lie was followed
oy number of speakers, among whom
were Prot. Tankersly and Rev. A. A Gill
pert each of whom heartily endorsed his
views and expressed himself rs highly
grained at the prospect of the Sunday
School work
After singing, There is Fountain filled
win Blood" the congregation Joined
brother A. A. Gilbert in prayer and were
! dismissed. >
Rev. r. p. Smith will preach at Salem
next sunday 18th inst. Everybody come.
we have many other things to tell our
readers about but we must defer for want of
| 's"'' '"'s week. VOx.
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