The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-08-01
Correspondence of Union Times.
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PAcOLET, July 28.-The Rev L. M. Dent,
the able pastor of the Methodist Church, has
just closed an interesting and successful
meeting here, in which he was assisted by
that eloquent and impressive preacher, Rev.
D. p. Boyd, Of Jonesville. Mr. Dent leaves
for Jonesyille to-day, to assist Mr.. Boyd in
o meeting which began at New Hope few
days ago. -
/ have been absent froni< Pacolet a good
deal lately, consequently am not very well
posted on the news here, but will endeavor
to give you few items.
Farmers are beginning to become uneasy
about the long continued rain. So far, the
river has "behaved ITSELF very well, but if
this weather continues much longer, it will
get out Of It's banks. Crops are laid by now,
and people are resting awaiting candidates.
l have before me q circular of the South
Carolina College for Women, located at Co!um-
bia. An inspection of the names of those
who compose the faculty, and the course of
study prescribed, shows conclusively that
this institution will do its part towards Sc
curing the higher education Of women
Capt. w. ID. Wilkins left us q few days ago
to take charge of the depot at Union. He
has had charge of the railroad office here for
q number Of years, and is one of the most
popular citizens rot only of this neighbor-
hood, but of the county. Prompt, reliable
aud correct in everything that pertaaiued to
his office, and courteous and polite in all
business aud social relations, he is q man
whom any community would miss. Ills
many warm friends here wish him and his
interesting family prosperity and happiness
in their new home. His son, Mr.. w. ID.
wilkins, Jr., who has been our efficient tele-
graph operator for some time past, will be
sadly missed by his host of friends here.
Mr.. =. II. Quarles, of Talbot Tennessee -,
has accepted position of Agent here made
vacant by the resignation Of Capt. wilk ns,
Mr.. Quarles, though young man. has had
considerable experience in the railroad bust
ness, and is pleasant, polite and obliging in
the discharge of his duties. We hope he will
be pleased with Pacolet.
Rev. W. T. Tate and family, of Marion
after pleasant stay for several weeks, have
left for their home.
Mrs. Williamson, of Lancaster, is visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. James.
Miss Lille Lee, of Spnrtanburg, is visiting
the family of Rev. II. M. Haynes.
MIR. II. Perry Wood have returned from a
visit to Piedmont.
Mr.. A. NJ. Smith and Miss Thurza Smith,
OF Duncan's, arc visiting the family of Mr..
II. p. Wood.
Mr.. Munro Bailey, of Spartanburg, was
here during the meeting last week
MIR. d. B. Wood, of Trough Shoals, who
has been quite sick, is much better.
Miss Leila Wood, Of this place. and Miss
Mamie Wood, of Gowdeysville, have return
ed from visit to the Nor.h Carolina noun.
toins.
Mrs. s. W. T. Lanham, of Wcatherford,
Texas, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Susan A.
Meng.
telegram from Abilene, Texas, to Hon:
8. w. L. Lanbam, of tho eleventh district OF
that State says that he was unanimously re.
nominated for Congress on the 22nd. A
committee, composed Of Messrs +. w. James,
G. A. Kirkland, W. w. Floyd, J. W. Steven
son aud j. a. Hart, in notifying Mr.. Lam
ham of his nomination, express their infinite
pleasure at the result. Lnndham and Kirk
land are Spartauburg names, and the Old
Iron District should feel proud of these men
who have carved names for themselves in the
"Far West"
One of our practical young farmers,
MIR. F. S. Meny, showed me, few
days ago, some of the finest young creek bot
tom corn ever saw. 1t was planted about
the first of June and an excellent stand was
| obtained. Since that time he has had ey eel
lent seasons, and has been very careful in
Its cultivation, consequently it gives promise
Of a most generous yield.
Mcssrs j. ID. Scott and w. +. Black will
give grand barbecue here on tho I'd of
August. They have made xtsnsive prspara-
tioDs, and have assurances that large num-
will be present. Several distinguished
speakers. from Union and Spartanburg
counties, are expected to be present aud ad
dress the meeting. SEAToN.
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