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

SANruc, Jan. 1--we arc having un-
precede ented weather. in this part OF the
country, spring oil of the time, 1t reminds
one of planting. hope il will not continue
thus, until some enthusiast, think tits Sgring
in earnest, and begin planting cotton seed.
In this section the old tobacco stalks arc
sproutipg out, AMI 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 hard matter for the
farui ers to get hands in this community,
they want to work Oh the ''grade," Of the now
railroad, md the present outlook is, that
there will be n quantity Of land idle this
year.
think fthc farI crs will plant judicious-
ly, not plant too much cotton, pick the best
land. and work that we'll, they will make
more, with the same seasons, than they made
last season, and with less expense, worry,
and wear ard tear on the human system
Indeed think il 10 their interest TO plant
Jess this year than for long time back, for
| have it from, responsible person ina.
| some, judging from conversation over beard
| while passing along the road at night, are
| contemplating, organizing a"striSe, during
| the busy hoeIng season.
Now do not like to cry "wolfc" when there
is no danger, but thought this would be well
as a danger signal: for there nrc q great
mapy 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 co!ored
Farmers Alliance, around Union, and tho
uper part cf the County, arc doing finely
aud are wishing to cooperate, but ono cat
that they have the wrong conception of tn:
thing, taking rs pointer, what colored
youth said nbcut it last Fall.
Yesterday Salem Sunday School vas re
organized, or elected its officers for thi
year, we were already organized. Their
was q great deal ofinterest among the churcl
members, regarding the School, it being
regular preaching day, great many wer
present. All of the present incumbents wer
unanimously elected as follows.
Supt., J. II. Randolph; Asst. Supt., X
G. IIobson; Sec AMI Treas +. W. Je'er
Librarian, Il. II. Johus,
Judging from the interests manifested
now, and the way the School started tn
New Year, it will beat its past record, nn'
as for record, think we have n perfec
right to indulge in n little pardonable prid
and if need be, bons,ing.
Mrs. \. S Willcfprd of kershaw, is visit
ing her son, Rev. Chas. r. Willcford and MI
II. +. Wilcfurd anl wife, nee Miss Ida Jones
of the same place, are visiting friends an
relatives in Saniuc.
Mr.. G. j. Kelly, who is now travclin
agent for Mr.. Geo. GedGes' Marble work
was in Santuc last week.
Miss Ida Mcdaniel who has been on
visit to relatives aud friends about Sardi
returned home Saturday.
l. We are glad to have more in our con
munity, Mr.. j. p, Thomas Jr., who ha
bought u lot here and intends to build there
on.
Miss Inez Edwards, of Union, will tax
| charge of the Santuc Academy to-day.
think the patrons are fortunate in securir
her services, as she is known througho'
+ large portion of this County, as an ctfcicu
, and accomplished teacher wish Mi
Edwards success in her work in this con
munity, and strong support.
v T., w. j.