The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-01-17
Correspondence OF the Times.
Our Santuo Letter,

SANTUC, Jan. 13.-We aro having un-
precedented weather. in Ibis part of the
country, spring oil of the time, 1t reminds
one of planting. hope it will not continue
thus, until some enthusiast, think il is Sgring
in earnest, and begin planting cotton seed
In this section the old tobacco stalks arc
sprouting out, and some of the sprouts are
about four inches high. Fall sown outs
never looked better, only the area. There
are very few Spring oats sown yet but that
is the chief subject Of conversation.
1t seems it is quiet q hard matter for the
farr ers to get bands in this community,
Sshsy wantto work OH the "grade," of the now
railroad, and the present outlook is, that
there will be quantity of land idle this
year.
think ifthe hr:I crs will plant judicious-
ly, not plant too much cotton, pick the best
land, and work that WELL they will make
more, with the same seasons, than they mad @
last season, and with less expense, worry,
and wear and tear on the human system
Indeed l think il 10 their interest TO plant
less this year than for long time back, for
have ii from, responsible person that
some, judging from conversation owe, heard
while passing along the road at night, are
contemplating, organizing Strike" during
the busy hoclng season.
Now do not like 10 cry "wolfc" when there
is no danger, but thought this would be we'll
as danger signal; for there arc great
many farmers, both white and colored who
plant large quantities of cotton, and-we
plant too much cotton anyway.
/ have been led TO believe that the coored
Farmers Alliance, around Union, and the
uper part Of the County, arc doing finely,
aud are wishing to cooperate, but ono can
that they have the wrong conception Of fas
thing, taking rs n pointer, what colored
youth said nbcu. it last Fall
Yesterday Salem Sunday School was re-
organized, or, elected its officers for this
year, we were already organized. There
was great deal ofinterest among the church
members, regarding the School, it being
regular preaching day, great many were
present. All Of the present ncumbents were
unanimously elected as follows.
Supt., j. II. Randolph; Asst. Supt., r.
4. Hobson Sec. AMI Treas L. w. Je,er;
Librarian, II. II. Johus.
Judging from the interests manifested
now, and the way the School started the
New Year, 1t will beat its past record, and
rs for record, think we have perfect
right to indulge in n little pardonable pride
and If need be, bonsting
Mrs. n. S Willcf3rd of Kershaw. is visit.
hiS HcI sui, new NnuS. IL. NlllcfOru ana Mr.
X. +. W,llcford and wife, nee Miss Ida Jones,
of the same place, are visiting friends and
relatives in Santuc.
MIR. g.. j. Kelly, who is now travelling
agent for MIR. Geo. GedGes' Marble works
was in Santuc last week.
Miss Ida Mcdaniel who has been on n
visit to relatives aud friends about Sardis,
returned home Saturday.
we arc glad TO have more in our CON-
munity, MIR. j. p, Thomas Jr., who has
bought lot here and intends to build there
on.
Miss 1nez Edwards, of Union, will take
charge OF the Santuc Academy to-day. |
think the patrons are fortunate in securing
her services, as she is known throughout
large portion Of this County, as an efficient
ana accomplished teacher. wish Miss
Edwards success 10 her work in this COM
munity, and strong support.
L, w. j.