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


PAcoLEr. March, 24-Soms time ago,
Mn. EDIroR, ! promised you desert ptiou Of
Trough Shoals-onc Of those fourishing
factory towns which have sprung into exist
epce with the development Of tho wonder
ful water-power Of this scction. Not many
years ago the cite of this Cotton Mill was
one OF the N cst Picturesque little spots in
all up-country Of South Carolius, and no,
one dreamed that within .hort 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 trough in the
rocks through which the river ran. At this
point the stream was SO narrow that an athle-
tito 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 attractive
IS picnic ground. Some traces of its
natural beauty still liuger, such as the hang
ing rock, which, ns its name implies, is o
very large mass of rock overhapging the
river bank but most of these things have
given place to The practical and useful strue-
lures of the eaw and hammer.
In May, 1882, company was organized
with capital ftock Of $500, 200. and build
ing begun. BY December, 1888, the mill
was running with IL 900 spindles aud 3Z8
looms. In May, 1887, the capital stock was
inoreased to $3.50 600.
new mill was erected in 1888 and put in
successful operation, with a. ,222 spindles
and 472 looms making total Of 26, ,222
spindles 800 looms. The product per day
10 40, 900 yards Of domestios, sbeeiings and
drillings. Tho stock is quoted at 81 40, but
there 10 mono for sale.
Capt. John II. Mon, gomery, the President
and Treasurer, is go well known throughout
the South as successful mill man and finan-
cier, that any mention from me Of his abii-
ties would be superfuous. He is ably assiSt-
ed by Mr.. 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. Goodle;t, Book-kesper, Cashier aud
Cotton Buyer; b. c. 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.
MIR. D. b. Wood manages, with great abil-
ity the Company's store, and is assisted by
she following very competent and popular
gentlemen: Messrs X. F. Montgomery, C.
+. Thomas, s. Nj. Knight, C. A. 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
brought to the place, and he uays he is de-
tcrminei to cell them, IL it involves the
whole United States in civil war.
Mr.. A. Is. Stallwortb, q cultured gentle
man and thorough educator, is principal Of
the Academy. Miss Sallie Stallworth is his
able assistant.
Rev. Msssrs A. A. James, T. Dent, and
J. d. Huggins ore the Pastors of tho Pi esby-
~
Mr.. Sentell 10 Superintendent of the Sunday
School,
Our handsome young friend, Dr.. C. c.
Ray, is the physician Of the place. DR..
Thomson, another popular physician, lives
near the town.
There are a number Of pretty residences
in and near the Shoals, most notably those
Of Messrs Stone, Goodlett and Huggins. Mr.
V. M. Montgomery's house Tin course Of
erection) on an cminence overlooking the
river, is 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-l is
Nr. John Williams is the obliging aud popu-
lar Superintendent Of the Gompany's teams.
And now, having given you a brief descrip-
tion ofTrough Shoals, will close with an
item or two from Pacolet.
Mr.. NeiRhbora, who is au fat in such mat
ters, is 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, Rev. l. N. Ncwberry.
DR.. Baxter r. 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 profession.
Professor McCorkle. of North Carolina,
q practical rhrenologst, has been delivering
some lectures here, and the people are very
much pleased with him. He camo highly
recommended from Gatfney. He has made
phrenology study for years. lie has been
very saccessful here demonstrating his
in the business. seq.