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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-01-24
Correspondence of Union Times.
A Hog-KiIling at santuc.

Mr.. EDIror.--The record of Spring
weather was broken for q short time last
week. Wednesday was cloudy and oc-
casionally o cold drizzly rain fell; at nightit
turned colder, and Friday morning hoar
frost gave the appearance Of q miniature
snow. You can imagine that many hearts
were ohecred as they enjoyed one of those
good old hog-killing times. Much az they
are dreaded, on account of many unpleasant
associations withthem, hog.killing received,
Hc esY varm. embrace, and was en-
l.ai5fnm and - (lafm wcs(her'
causing discase TO get among the swine, the
owners. had 3hat cause for uneasiness.
Owing to the absence of beating rains, and
almost no rains at all, the ground is in ex-
cellent condition for blowing, and the farm
ers are getting busy sowing oats. Some
sowed the week proceeding Christmas and
have had excellent weather on them. The
great drawback is, almost everyone has to
buy seed In this line, think, if the farm
ers would cut of part of their cotton area
and prepare that cut off portion well, and
SOW it in oats, and save their seed, they
would gain more than they do provided,
| they put the same work on the reduced area
of cotton that they have been putting on tho
greater. l think it would be well for the
/
of cotton this year. don't think it possible
| to make full crop of cotton from poor
stand although have heard some say that
the best crop of cotton they ever made was
| with q half stand. In order to receive n
good stand, l think it would be WELL if one
could possibly spare the time from other
things, to bed or break the land now, while
verized. The land being so cioddy and i'll
prepared, was one great drawback to our
last years crop, and it is to our interest to
guard against its repetition. Work the land
before planting and it will not require so
much work afterwards. If it does it will be
easier and make more for the working.
Mr.. Editor, you were mistaken in speak
ing of my accusing" the Oil Mill men of
not employing home labor. asked if they
"erc doing so. l was led to believe from
what L heard, and, if mistake not what
one of the Directors told me, that they were
not. Probably it was the "skilled labor he
alluded to. | am not infallible, and will
stand corrected when am wrong.
Fox tells us OF shower of rain that falls
everyday of sunshine at Mr.. Tillman Hus-
kys house, and says, this strange phonom-
enon goes unexplained" He failed to state
| the quantity or volume of the shower. Now,
| would like TO ask him if there are in pines
at the house. IL there are, the rain comes
from thems but cannot tell the why's nor
wasret0Ess; lI During !. Shsistpas. i Yas,
Efwo<p pines 81 fSonE q Mr.. L. b. Jetcr's store
at this place. Attention was called to it,
and it has since been noticed frequently.
The Quarterly meeting was held at Gill
liam's Chapel (MothodisD Church yesterday.
Rev. Mr.. Herbert, Presiding Elder, preached
ut the Presbyterian Church last night. His
sermon was interesting and instructive.
| Il. w. j.
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Correspondence of Union Times.
Items from Anderson County.

BnUsHY CREEK, Jan. 9.-The Sun is shin
ing very beautiful at present, and the farm
crs are beginning to get ready to make hay.
We say this because you know that the old
saying is, "make hay while the sun shines"
True, there is no chance to make hay now but
if We know anything about the future, we
predict there will be hay to save this year.
The farmers are at work cleaning off new
grounds, sowing oats and breaking up stubble
for cotton.
There has been great deal of meat lost
about here, but the people don't seem to le t
it trouble them, in the least. There are yet
more hogs to kin, when the weather will ad-
nit Mr.. James Bearden has three in the
pen that will average 500 pounds piece,
and Mr., James Johnson has three that will
average 400 pounds each, and there are
several other persons who have from one to
three such hogs
We had the pleasure OF going through. the
Piedmont Cotton Mills on last Friday
There is q big business going on there. Two
mills nro In operation--one on each side ofthe
a We slso 81 thssRIasaIsss 0f visiting the
q q ~ Kxls.
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Miss Lucy Stapp went to the house Of
Mrs Thomas Askins, on Thursday night last
and Gu; Mrs. Askihs's throat with u case
knife. Miss Stapp claimed that Mrs Askios
"had circulated something derogatory to
her character" After cutting Mrs. Askins'
throat, Miss Stapp "hcd and has not been
arrested" The parties TO this unfortunate
social disagreement both lived near Shelby
vile, Illinois, and not in South Carolina.
President Harrison ought TO instruct Attor
ney General Miller TO direct the district
attorney of the Shelbyville district to pro-
ceed against Miss Stapp by information. 1t
is evident that the enforcement Of the laws
in lllipoise cannot be safely entrusted to the
ordinary processes Of the State Courts
Neps and Courier
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improvements in thu Methodist Church.

We mentioned last week that many im-
provcmcnts in the several churches of the
town were in progress and others contem-
plated, and 1t will give us pleasure to notice
them as they are made.
Last Sunday evening We were delighted
with the marked Improvement, both in ar-
pcarancc and comfort, that the new carpet
and the neat walnut wainscoting on the
walls gave to the Methodist Church.
The carpet is a very handsome one and
covers tho floor completely.
The improvements reflect great credit on
the entire congregatiohsz hut tmore particu-
I,ler}xat@es. s.la3ies, through whose untiring
means We're secured, and much
i9Ehe 49, |. ip.romplished.
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My profit after deducting expenses, 1852 10
work on shares with Mr.. Charles r..
Long, on the old Long place, near New Hope
Church. lie furnishes land, horses, feed
and tools. ! furnish the labor and guano,
and we divide by2
Now, Mr. Editor, and brother Farmers,
you will see the above statement ms to my
crop will look for Mr.. Wix to give the
readers of the Union TINES full account
of his big 3-horse crop, as it has created n
great deal of talk in our New Hope section.
Give us the items of cost, friend Wix.
You will see that l have only made
S252 10 above cost of making my crop, and
that amount is in cotton seed, corn, fodder
and little money.
We arc having some warm weather for this
time of the year.
The general health of our community is
good The farmers are going ahead sowing
oats, fixing up tenants houses, cutting
briers, and sprouts, and cleaning out fence
saEne.s s;..sss;sS Maycs, amer
an illness of nine weeks, died Jan. 1st.,
1890, of consumption of tho bowels, in the
10th year of his ago.
Wishing the TIMES every success, | am,
Yours, truly.
B. w. WMIrLocK.
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Tho Y. M. C. A.

The Hall of the Young Mems Christian
Association was formally opened last Sunday,
with devotional exercises, conducted by Rev.
w. l. Herbert. His remarks were predica-
ted ON the scriptural passage, 81 write unto
you young men, because ye are strong;" in
which he appealed to the young men of our
community to press forward the work which
they had begun through the Association
The services lasted only an hour but were
very interesting and well attended.
The rooms are nicely fitted up, and in q
few days, it is hoped that the reading room
will be opened, with good collection Of
reading matter.
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BaA. We are informed t.. the vacant lot
on the corner West of W. III. Sartor's store,
has been sold to Mr.. w. ID. Bewley, who
will soon commence erecting two fine two
story buildings upon it.
This will not only be great improvement
to the appearance of Main Street, but we
arc also told that in the second story there
will be large hall, to be rented at moderate
price for public meetings, entertainments
and amusements, which will be great con-
venience.
Now, if the owners of the other lots on
tho burnt district will join forces with Mr..
Bswley and build VI. that square to Mr..
Gees store, Main street viii be almost COM
plete with first-class brick stores and givc8
splendid front to our main business thor
oughfaro.
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The District Convention Of the Y. M. G. 1

The District Convention of the Young
Mems Christian Association will meet in the
Methodist Church this, Friday, afternoon, at
o'clock. All of the business meetings of
the Association will be held in the Methodist
Church.
On Friday night Rev. A. Coke Smith will
address those interested in the work for
young men in the Baptist Church.
Saturday night Col. James A. Hoyt will
deliver similar address in the Presbyterian
Church.
All are cordially invited to attend these
services.
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1as" Neal Sims, who lives on Mr. w.
Bates place, near Fish Dam, went over on
got into difficulty aud was shot, tho ball
lodging in his lungs. lie is still alive. but
there is no hope of his recovery.
.-.-Sf iJrartit, 'erucsr Sun OIL
tary of State, James G. Blaine, and solicitor
of the State department Mt Washington,
d,ed in that city last Wednesday,, and his
remains were placed in their final resting
place in Oak Hill Cemetery on Saturday.
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Correspondents OF Union Times
Sssm louisville.

JoNEsvILLB, JahMtry ty-There was
quite commotion here 1ast s,turday when
the corpse of Susie Ferhandes; the girl that
was murdered in Union, arrived. She was
daughter of Andrew Fernmdes, better
known as Drew Fernandes. This girl, Susie,
left her parents few years ago and has
since been leading waywardlife.
Two new stores were opened in town last
week: Harris & Fosters new Music House,
and j. N. Lemaster's Drug Sore.
II. c. Smith also brough. in drove of
fine Tennessee mules, and ". N. Crawford
brought in drove not long since; so Jones'
vile is now prepared to supply the country
with the three M's: Muse, Medicine and
Mules. Everybody is inyied to come along
and get supplied.
A very sad Sthing l,sbpeaed to Mr.. J. N.
Lemaster last Ehursdoj R4apf-Re~. d. p.
Boyd were bifd hunt = and Mr. Boyd acci-
dentally shot Mr. Len ~ shot striking
him in the LEFT eye a one the left ear.
MIR. Boyd thought, lister was in
another directA}n VII ut q bird,
-sss'.ia1is sis1, in mont Hs.ssi y - yllll
tance. They bot cae Immediately I'd
Jonesville and box iii freight train for
Spartanburg, Were MI emaster put him.
self under thet,re Of Heintish, who is
now treating him. . li6 light is gone, and i
learn to-day tie Dr.. iitends taking the eye
ball out otherwise, lie is doing well.
Jonesville las some low cases of sickness,
which we think is the grip. 1t is not ut all
serious. ~ ss
Last week We had rain, and cold windy
day, with several cold days following caused
many hogs to lose their lives.
Blooming flowers budding trees and fine
Irish potato tops are very common in this
community at this date.
Capt. Samuel j. Mayes died few days
since.
Since the change of Superintendent on
the Railroad there has been quite number
of changes among the employees, especially
on the freight trains. The road is going tc
use coal entirely and are taking down their
wood racks. M
Mr., B. F.. Pennington. Supervisor, viii
change his location and will 60 to Green.
wood. Mr.. Pennington has been living her,
some 3 years, and the people regret his
leaving.
DIR. Davis. Of Tennessee, is on visit to on,
town. k
Last Saturday the Jonesyille Alliance me-
and let their trade for tho present year.
c. II. Long secured the trade.
TELEPHONE.
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May Happiness DO With Them.

Married, at the seSiacnco Of the brides
brother-in- law, Capt. T. J !. Greer on m s3t
ncsdny, INC zzu JundSyyy -4fogo, By rcv 3.
C.. Lampley, Mr.. Arnold j. Harvey. ofBerke-
ley County, to Miss Carrie James, of Union,
SC.
Miss James was lady of purest christian
character and great favoritc among the
best people of this town, and in her new
sphere of life, as Mrs. Harvey. she carries
community for a long life of happiness. We
commend her to the people of Berkely County
as lady highly worthy of their respect.
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Mr.. Whitlock's Crop.

Mr.. Whitlock's Crop.
Mr. Whitlock Of Jonesville township,
while making splendid showing this week
of his good crop, appears inclined to doubt
the correctness of Mr.. Wix's calculation of
profits, and brings fgures-to compare results
with him.
Izf e~repeat, MI. WhitloCk makes o fne
showing of 30lbales of cotton and S252 profit
on 3-horsc farm, after deducting all ex-
penses; but it must not be forgotten that
Mr. Wix made 55 bales Of cotton-25 more
than Mr.. Whitlock, which at the average
price obtained by the latter, amounted to
$l,O7S IS more.
We do not understand Mr.. Whitlock as
doubling Mr.. Wix's statement, but that he
wants the items of expense incurred to make
the crop, which we hope Mr., Wix will give
There is one thing very patent in both
Mr. Whitlock's and Mr.. Wix's showing {:
They each made and saved more on the
farm than any man with even small family
can on $500 salary in any town. And we
say further. the owners of the farms and
stock made more, from the amount of capital
invested, than they could in any other bust
ness !; proving what wc nave anyways be1ieved,
that "good Turning will pay" and pay better
than any other calling or occupation, in
comforts, independence and true happiness.
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The Rev. John Jasper. of Richmond, W..
has delivered his celebrated sermon, "Ue
Sun Do Move" 175 times MIR. Jasper was
born slave in Virginia. In 1910 he began
to preach. He soon became famous, and his
master received 81 o day from those who en-
gagged jasper as a preaQlser AT the end of
the war Jasper 2nts, and was in
colored men, two I1z = III md q small n' hnu
The church now has membership of ,. 600 09
and fine building. O''
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Ras~ We are reliably informed that r,

R9- We are reliably informed that Rev
Pearson, the most successful evangelist
of the day, has promised to visit Uuion next
town unite in the invitation and are willing
10 sssis. him in his work when he comes.
Wo have no hesitation in promising Mr..
Pearson the hearty cooperation of the min
listers and faithful members of tho churches
ofnot only this town but the whole County
II Mr.. Pearson can create such revolution
IN the religious character of Union as he
did in Charlotte two years ago, aud is .still
20 perccptible in the business and social cir
cles of that noble city, he will make Union
truly model town in which it will be an
honor for any one to be : spected citizen.
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Correspond ence Union Times.
n.t

MIR. EDIToR.-This weeks notes will be
freghted with news not at all complimentary
to Union.
A mad dog has been seen by different par
ties, but have not heard of any one being
bitten, as yet but the dog was still at large
at last account.
n mad African made his appearance in
this ncighborhOod sumo two weeks since and
hired himself to Mr.. Wallace Meng. After
putting in two weeks work he became furious
-.-!---i.ea a. -fnss with the -colOred Yomap he
had with him. His brawls continued for
some time, when he became so cnraged that
he literally tore to pieces everything tho
woman had, in the way of clothing, and
dealt her some severe blows with a stick and
Threatened to "kill her out" Mr.. George
Sealy heard of the trouble, and with the aid
of Mr.. Kit Ivy and Mr. Wallace Meng,
marched the outrageous brute to prison.
He threatens to kill half dozen people
white and black, should he ever be set at
liberty again. Some are of the opinion that
this negro is an escaped convict, or one just
out of prison at least.
We would like to ask if there is law
against selling liquor in the county of Union,
from wagons If so, why is it that whiskey
wagons are allowed to go unmolcsted in
defiance of the Federal and State laws !?
Are there not Revenue officers whose duty
it is to look after this matter?
We are told that two to three whiskcy
wagons have been known to visit the lower
portion of this county in one week. Is it
any wonder that shooting and killing, acci-
dcntal or Otherwise, are SO frequent? Tho
|(ca \, - s@ers !: q ! t.. y.
nifty ought ID 5ise up IN rebellion and have
this state of Affairs put to an end. A bad
showing this for civilization, Mr.. Editor,
don't ycii tilinkf
Rev. d p. Boyd preached an excellent
sermon at Wesley Chapel, the 10Th inst
The sermon was directed more particularly
TO the church. The various vices were
handled with gloves off, and set forth in un-
, mstakable terms.
Miss Julia Eison has been secured for the
Browns Creek School, and commenced
teaching to-day. All the little "Joes' are
strongly impressed with the fact that Miss
! Eison means strictly busincss-a very whole
some impression. Maud says very seriously
that she wants me TO write her teachers
name in the Union TINES, so thought per-
hap5 L would. JOE.
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Quick TINE TO THE WEsT.-On the &C.
casion of his recent visit 10 Columbia, Col.
V. +. McBee. recently appointed Superin-
tendent Of the Spartanburg and Union and
the Spartauburg and Ashevillo Railroads,
was interviewed by Register reporter, who
gives the following:
Col. McBee sail that the chief obj cot Of
the presence of himself aud party in Colum-
bia was to look over the 6ell aud to see in
what ways the railroad system with which
he was connected could better eervo the
people through whose country its lines run
aud to whom it must look for patronage.
lie stated that with view Of establish
ing q through line 10 the West the General
Manager Of the Richmond aud Danville sys-
TEN had for some time contemplated the
I-orrn,tuuSior,- or,---~-ss.ie.-es-tt.s-S Sp.-teuburY;
Union and Columbia and the Asheville aud
SpartanSurg roais, both of which. while
parts Of the same system, had been under
separate management.
The General Managers idea has now
been carried cut by making Mr.. McBee
Superintendent of both roads, and they will
hereafter be run in as close conjunction as
is p"ss;hlc and proper aud as the demands
of through traffic may render necessary.
The change has been made aud tue question
of new schedules and better connections is
being considered.
BY arrangements recently perfected the
Richmond and Danvi!lc, with its conne ctions,
furnishes the shortes. line from Charles ton
to Cincinnati and gives C,lum bia q through
line to the West that will at once be able 10
offer superior Inducements for patronage
both for freight and passenger traffic to aud
from Cincinnati, Louisville xnd other West
err points.
just what changes will be made in the
present schedules, Mr.. McDee was Tot, last
night prepared 10 say, but this he promised d
ne the result Of the General Manager s
serrsne 3ine, uhinh q traveller
can leave Colnmbis any morning, al
slightly earlier hour than the present
schedule, and arrive in Cincinnati at Z
o'clock the next morning, spend tho day
there if he chooses, and return to Columbia,
having occupied but three days in the
| round trip.
improvements will also be made in the
freight service, in the direction Of more
rapid transit, closer connections, aud better
facilities in general.
The distance between Columbia and Gin.
cinnati, via Spartanburg. Asbeville aud
Knoxville, is less than ESQ miles. All that
is needed to accomplish the trip in the
time proposed is proper use Of the faoili-
ties at hand--and these it is Col. McBec' 8
purpose to employ and to expand.
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A Child Burnt.

On last Friday, Francis Burns, living on
MIR. II. p. McKissick's place, went to the
spring and left child in the house, in
charge of Joe Roundtree, u half-wittcd man
that lives in the yard. Roundtree went into
the yard to cut wood, leaving the child sit
ting by the fire. In q short while after
wards the child ran screaming to the door
with its clothes on fire. Roundtrcc put the
fire out but the child was so badly burnt
that it died from the effects that night.
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Bas~ The Coroner held an inques. last
residing nj the Poor House, named Jackson.
who wns found dead in the woods on the
Poor House laud.. The old man hal gone
out to SEQ about some Rabbit Gums he had
set, and being subject to attacks Of ncr-
vous spasms, it is supposed he Eel in ct
and expired, and verdict in accordance
with that supposition was rendered.
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NoTHISG BUT STRAIGHT MAsoNRY,-st.
Paul. January 18.-The Grand Lodge of the
Minnesota, +. and A. NJ, by an an over.
wheiming vote condemned yesterday that
Drahch OF the Scottish Rite known as Ger
neamsm' and hereafter Minnesota, like New
ork' pennsylvania and other States of the
southern jurisdiction in general, will have
nothing but straight Masonry"
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We are requested state that Rev. B. C.
Lainpley will preach t(Rhilippi Church on
next Sunday, at 3 O'CLOCK T. NJ. lie will
also preach at Lower Fair\orest, ON the
first Sunday in February, at O'Clock, p. NJ,
and at IL o clock, A. NJ, the Saturday be-
fore.
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A Rich Treat Ahead.

The ladies of the Methodist Church will
give "Dime Musical and an Oyster Sup
per, on Friday evening, Jan. 3lst., at Mrs.
w. Thomson's, commencing at 8 o'clock.
The man or woman that has no taste for
truly fine music, and can't enjoy plato Of
well cooked oysters, won't be there, but
everybody else i'm town will