The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-03-28
Correspondence OF tho Union TIMEs
The Factory and Town Of Trough Shoals.


PAcoLEr, March, 24.-Soms time ago,
Mr.. EDITOR, promised you . dsscript Of
Trough Shoals-onc Of those fourishing z
factory towns which have sprung into exist
epce with the development Of the wonder
ful water-power Of this section. Not many
years ago the site Of this Cotton Mill was
one OF the m est picturesque little spots in
all up-country Of South Caroline, and no
one dreamed that within q short time the
foaming waters Of historic Pacolet would be
utilized at that point 10 move the machinery
Of 60 vast an enterprise. The name through
Shoals" was derived from a trough in the
rocks through which the river ran. At this
point the stream was so narrow that an athle-
tic man could jump across it.
As have said, it was one of the loveliest
places in the country, and its beautiful bits
of scenery rendered it exceedingly attrr tive
as picnic ground. Some traces t its
natural beauty still linger, such as the hang
ing rcck, which, as its name implies, is o
very large mas. Of rock overhauging the
river bank but most of these things have
given place to the practical and useful strue-
lures of the saw and hammer.
In May, 1882, company was organized
with n capital stock of $500, 900, and build
ing begun. by December, 1883, the mill
was running with $4,000 spindles and 32S
looms. In May, 1887, the capital stock was
increased TO $3.50 600.
A new mill was erected in 1888 and put in
successful operation, with IA, DID spiudles
and 472 looms making q total Of 26 ,222
spindles 500 looms. The product per day
is O,000 yards of domsstics, sbeetings and
drillipgs. The stock is quoted at ST. 40, but
there 10 none for sale.
Capt. John II. Montgomery, the President
and Treasurer, is so well known throughout
the South as n successful mill man and fnan
cier, that any mention from me Of his abili-
ties would be supernuous. lie is ably assist-
ed by MIR. Nj. G. Stone, who has had con-
siderable practical experience in the bust
ness. The following named gentlemen, in
their respective departments, are thoroughly
efficient and decidedly popular: Messrs.
J. Y. Goodlo;t, Book-keeper, Cashier aud
Cotton Buyer; B. Z. Jennings, Shipping
Clerk; V. NJ. Montgomery, out side Over
seer; c. A. Moore, Oversser of Carding room;
J. L. Hicks, Uverscer Of Spinning room; and
J. A. Young, Overseer ofweaying room.
Mr.. d. b. Wood manages, with great abil-
ity the Company's store, and is assisted by
ihe following very competent and popular
gentlemen: Messrs II. F. Montgomery, G.
E. Thomas, S. Nj. Knight, c. \. Wood and
W. A. Poole. Mr.. Wood has recently re-
turned from the North, where he selected the
largest and most attractive assortment of
Spring and Summer goods ever before
brough; to the place, and he uays he is de-
term,nei to sell them, if it involves the
whole United States in n civil war.
Mr.. A. Is. Stallworh, cultured gentle
man and thorough educator, is principal of
the Academy. Miss Sallie Stallworth is his
able assistant.
Rev. Nlessrs A. A. James, I. Dent, and
I h. oct h~D D,a Inv
teriap, Methodist and Baptist Churches.
Mr.. Sentell is Superintendent of the Sunday
School,
Our handsome young friend, Dr.. c. c.
Ray, is the physician of the place. Dr..
Thomason, another popular physician, lives
near the town.
There are number Of pretty residences
in and near the Shoals, most notably those
Of Messrs Stone, Goodlctt and Huggins. Mr..
V. NJ. Montgomcry's house Tin course of
erection) on an cminence overlooking the
river, is n model of cottage architecture, and
will, when completed, present very hand
some and picturesque appearance.
An excellent hotel is kept in first-rate style,
by Mrs. Glasgow and q daily hack-line is
conducted by Mes.rs Hoy and Willis Hames
Mr. John Williamsis the obliging and popu-
lar Superintendent Of the Company's teams.
ho"J hh''hS Bi'Sh goo " ~ ASA oSoSa'P
tion ofTrough Shoals, will close with an
item or two from Pacolet.
Mr.. Neighbors, who is az Ent in such mat
ters, i, giving instruction in sacred music
here. Mr.. Neighbors is Superintendent of
the Sunday School at Browns Chapel.
Mr.. Wilson, of Sumter has been visiting
his uncle, R,v. |. \. Ncwbcrry.
DR.. Baxter Il. Brown has recently return
ed from Baltimore where he graduated with
credit from the College Of Physicians and
Surgeons. DR.. Brown has application,
energy, ability, and n host of friends. pre-
dict for him success in his chosen profes sion.
Professor McCorkle. of North Carolina,
practical Ihrcnologs, has beon delivering
some lectures here, and the people are very
much pleased with him. lie came highly
recommended from Gatfney. he hos made
phrenology study for years. lie has been
very saccessful here demonstrating his
thoroughness in the business. sen.