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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-03-04
Correspondent for the TINES.
Education and Temperance at Santuc.

SASruc, Feb. ga very delightful social
event in this community was participated
in last Monday night, in the celebration OF
wsshingtou's birthday, by Miss Nellie
Browns school, which tho audience greity
enjoyed, listening to thespeeches, and recita-
tions of the scholars.
A stage was erected aud handsomely deco
ratei Mt one end Of the building, AMI the
picture of Washington hung on the wall with
the incrip,ion.
washington, Feb. 90, 1892"
Over his head, aud the picture surround
ed with beautifully wreathed letters spelling
his name. These letters were placed in
position by a little girl, as they were pre-
scented to her, in order, by several little boys,
with q nice little speech, and graceful bow.
AT the opening, Rev. NJ. B. Kelly lead in
prayer, aud made speech to the little ones.
In the programme, the Introductory speech
was by Master Charlie Moss, followed by
Master Ben. Gregory.
Father Time" George Jcter, aud twelve
daughters, representing the twelve tbs
Edith Iyles, Lois Farr, Belle Farr, Kite
Sartor, Daisy Je,cr, Lotlie Gregory, Mary
Sirtor, annie Gregory, Miunie Stokes,
Estelle Thomas, Ethel Jeter and Stella Hob.
son.
The "Red, White aud Blue" by num-
Der of liulc girls.
can Iuvenliou." by Willie LIN Ter.
Comparison of Washington and Bouapart,"
| by L. S. Stokes.
1.-The Old Maii," by Miss Esse Zealy.
| "The Laurel WREATH" led by Miss Edith
| Ly!cs. This was the presenting of tho
wreathed letters, by six boys, who mus,
pardon me for not having their names, which
| greatly regret.
The scholars acquitted themselves admir-.
= 4. 4 al
fact that they only had ono weeks pract ce
The teacher is to be congratulated also on
the manner in which she trains her scholar.
OH suoh occasions, aud her gifted manner
Of getting up amusements for her scholars
The exercises were closed by o touching
speech, and good advice by Rev. VI. Is. Kelly
a gooily number was out to witness tn,
| occasion.
The Good Tcmplars met Friday night ant
fully organized and pus into working order
they were greatly aided by number o
ors-fourteeu-from the Union Lodge
without which it would have been slow worI
with our few inexperienced ones.
Mr. Arthur Green, Of Union, presided
an was obliged to appoint several pro. TEN
officers. and the following were aPpointe,
from the Union Lodge: Marshal, +.
Bailey, Deputy Marshal, Miss Corrie White
sides, F. G. T., S.S. Stokes.
There were two charter mcmbers obliga
| ted, aud one member Initiated. The meet
ing was interesting to nll home members
and, We hope, to the visitors who came 8
far to help us, which we highly apprecia' G
We only regret that so many Of our mem
bers were absent, when so many came fror
Union, especially the ladies-Mrs. Harris
Miss Cora Counts and Miss Corrie Whitesides
| We trust we will be more enthusiastic il
the funrc, and show more apprec alton G
the visit of ths Uuion Lodge.
Before the close that night Mr.. Green pre-
sented the Ssntuc Lodge with q beautifu
gavel, in behalf of Union Lodge.
f. w. j.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-03-04

ss1. Our "bettcr half'' has tried the
steamers now being introduced iu this
County by Mr.. J. ii. Bartles, and pronoun-
ces it the best and most convenient thing OF
the kind she has ever seen or used. 1t is a
mes! Of steamers" by which rs many arti.
ces can be cooked on small stove as on q
large one. 1t comes nearer doing is own
C oking than anything cook ever saw
with less fire and without danger of burn.
ing. All you've got 10 do is, first get VIII at
you want to cook, then put it into the steam
e"s, get the water to boilinp tl."--'''-' - % " g.
s.;.,, iength or time and your din
ncrs ready.
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For the TINES.

For the TINES.
Mr.. EpIroB; In my last Ireferred 10 the
position of the press toward h6reform move
ment. Tho literary, political and partisan
press are nrrayei against us. The poor farm
ers are sigmatized as "factilnis mutineers, -
u tyranc al 'minant party, and our leaders
Cabals. And why these insulting epi,hets !?
Just because we have exercised the iDaliena-
bic right to think ami act for ourselves
Because the toiling millions in our fields,
mines, workshops and factories are not VIII
ling to be re iucei TO the position of serfdom,
and allow the government to be run by an d
i'll the interest of n monied aristocracy. The
laboring classes cannot afford to toll on upon
n mere sustenancc. while favored few rea y
all the profits OF labor.
Now, Mr.. Editor, do you moi know that
yonr success. rs we'll as the merchants and
other business men, depend upon the sue
cess Of the reform movement? No honest
business can long prosper under such n
financial system as ours. Fifteen thousand
Q5,O0O) failures during the year Mer-
chants study these figures, and see if you do
not conclude that bankruptcy is coming
closer home every day, and that you have
no time TO lose, but should join the farmers
in forcing their demanns to adoption. .-..---z.
1t may not be generally known that we
" DuuhtTS anu Capl-
talists for our corrup, financial system. Soon
after the close Of our fatrciJal war, English
binkers sent au agent over to the Unit ed
State, who whispered into Mr.. Chases ear
that it would not do to issue money direct to
the people, it would be detrimental 10 the
banking business. The emisary had no
trouble IN convincing Mr.. Chase, whether
by argument or English gOll ] know not)
that 5 plan was the thing for this country.
When the plan was presented to Congress
host of willing tools were ready TO adopt it,
Again, English capitalists and bankers
after the demonetization Of silver in France
England AMI Holland, in 1872, "rsised a
capital Of $780, 900, and sent Ernest Seyd, of
London, to this country with this fund as
agent of the foreign bond holders and capi-
talisis to induce our soft-shell Congress to
dcmopetize silver in this country; which they
did. Alas what has become Of the spirit
that animated the bosoms Of our revolution
airy sires? =? English capitalists have dicta-
ted our fnancial policy since the war, COB.
bled up twenty million acres of our vast
domain, and have become possessors of
nearly all the type foundries in this country.
IL something is not done to relieve the
di'iressed farmers Of the West, whereby they
may be enabled to raise the mortgages off
their firms, the hardy yeoman who peneira-
ted the western wilds and endured the
harIships of pioneer life, causing the couu-
try to blossom as the rose, will see his home
pass in'o the hands Of foreign syndicates
and native capitalists. T.. B. Bono.
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Death Of slrs. anllie Thomson.


Last 'uSdaymOrnlng this community WIS
Stocked " the announcement that Mrs
Sallie Thomson, wife Maj. w. I. Thomson,
hid died about 1 O'clock, very suddenly,
from etloke Of paralysis, OF the residence
Of her sister-in.law, Mrs. Ann Jeter.
The evinipgkefor she was active in con-
tributing - ie happ ness of a few friends
who had e foFan evenings social enjoy.
ment, and Swcssiu her usual so d health
aud spirits ,othe moment of her re iring.
About eaiScls Mr. Thomson awokc and
found hersbroaRing hard. Not answering
his cal, hSS-5s ond lighted the lamp, and
when he ve,usned TO the bed she was past
speaking, andNn few minutes her spirit
had flown to that God VIII, gave it.
For many years Mrs. Thomson was ono of
the principal moving spirits among the Ladies
of this community, in every movement for
| the advancement of The moral and social
| welfare of the town; Sbe was the ever ready
aud ever wcIcoms visitor and friend ut the
| bedside of the sick. and in her the young
| people of the town a'wsy founl safe and
| willing counsellor and assistant in their
social gatherings AMI Measures. Probably
| no Lady ever contributed more, if as much
to the rational epjoynicnts of all c'assc,
in community than Mrs. Thomson ha.
for the people of Uaion,
She was consistent active member o
the Methodist church fl' many years.
She was Mrs Giles, one OF the wealthies
and most prominent families in thi
County, before the war, and We think she
was the last member of that old family.
Wesincsfely syinpafhize with her bereave,
husband N the, loss Of 50 faithful and s
good companion.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-03-04

Esa- We would incorporate one clause IN
the Constitution OF the Democratic party,
ard that would be 10 this effect: "No
candidate for Office, or any person holding
any Federal, State or County office shall be
| member Of the State Executive Committee" :"
a majority of The present Executive COM
mittee are ofiice-ho!ders, ard The powers
they have assumed to continue themss sslves
andthe faction Of the democratic party they
represent in Office, amounts to nothing more
nor less than tarefaced usurratiop. and 10
plainly subversive of the long established
us'gts and universally acknowledged princi
pies Of The democratic party.
Under every circumstance in the conduc-
ton of our political affairs, the PEOPLE act
according to their honestly conceived opiu
ions of what is right and fair, and wc are
gricvous'y mistaken in them, if they would
sanction or uphold any men or any means
that savored Of political trckery aod un-
democratic practices 10 elections.
Once allow the precedent 10 be established
that The State Executive committee has the
power to control the organization of the
County and township clubs, as the present
State committee has assumed, and n moro
complc'c, more arbitrary. aud q more
powerful ring could not be formed to bam-
boozle the people and keep a certain line of
officials continuously in Office than would te
f rmed within ih't body. That, We say, is
the trend Of ,hc pr,:e 1t otIi;o.h ding stare
Executive committee.
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DEAD CHILD's MOTHER CowHIDEs The
DocroR R.-ChattaDooga, Feb. 2i.-A highly
exciting and sensa' ional scene occurr, d about
noon to day on Market street IN front of
Rawlings drug store, when DR.. w. G. Townes
was attacked by John Yslbstadt and wife.
The woman welded cowhiJe, striking
the doctor several times over the head.
The parents charge that DR.. Towaes kill
ed their child by giving improper medicines.
Two other physicians were called in while
the case was 10 charge of Townes and attend
ed to the child.
The mother was crazed with grief an
bysterical when the attack was made TO-
day. DR.. TOwnes is one of Chat auo ,ga's
most prominent aad respectable phys clan,
and professor in chemistry in the Chatta-
nooga Medical college.
The police arrested the parties and they
gave md. Atlanta Journal.
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SUDDENLY MILLIosAIRE.-Chicago Feb.
PA Crede, Colo, special says: As
Pr0spector Brandt was working over the
Batcheder mountains he stumbled upon a
find which raised him in moment from
comparative poverty 10 opulencc. His fud
was cavern, the roof Of which was vaulted
and hanging with stalac ties which showed
cr"ppiDgs ofpure silver ore running SIC, 900
- the ton. This chamber is so feet wide,
200 long, and contains enough ore on the
surface to make Brandt o millionaire.
Besides the silver, the cavern contains
utensils, skeletons. and remains, evidently
those Of cliff dwellors, but the antiquarian
discovery is lost in interest in the pbenomc.
nal silver find. Brandt reported The find
here and the people went wild. Hundreds
left for the cliff dwcller claim as it Is called
at once. Brandt was offered 500 900 cash
for the claim by q syndicate of capitalists,
but he refused,
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-03-04

A LITTLE GIRLs EXPERIENCE IN A LIcur-
HOUSE. MIR. and Mrs. Loren Trescot ors
keepers of he Government Ligbihous al Saud
Beach, Mich, and arc blessed with a dauah.
ter. four years old. Las: April she was
taken down with Me,scs, followed with n
dreadful Cough and turning into Fever.
Doctors Mt home and Detroit treat cd her, but
in vain, size grew W rse rupidly, until she
was mere "bandful Of bones" Then she
tried DR.. Kings New Discovery and after
the use of TWO and half bottles, was, com.
plctely cared. Tney say DR.. Kings New
Discovery is wort its weight in COLL, vet
you may get q tris, bottle free at H. +. Posey's
Drug Sore.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-03-04

geA- We publish in another column, the
report of Mr.. Leonard Williams the expert
accountant appointed 10y Gov. Tillman 10
examine the books Of the Auditor and Treas
urer Of this County.
1t shows a deficit in Mr.. SCOTS accounts
Of about 81 200, which Mr.. Scott claims, is
greater than the facts warrant. We are
also informed that there are other important
discrepancies in the report, particularly in
ch ,rging to the Auditor liability for the
errors of Others, which will be made plain
the people will suspend their judgment until
the correction apr ears.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-03-04

SHILoH's CONSUMPTION CUaE.-This is
beyond question the most successful Cough
Medicine we have ever sid. few doses
invariably cure the worst cases Of Cough,
Group and Bronchitis, while its wonderful
success in the cure of Consumption is with
out parallel in the history of medic cine.
Since Its first discovery it has been sid on
guarantee, q test which no other me iicine
can stand. III you have u cough we ear
nestly ask you TO try it Price lOc SOC and
Sl. Hyour lungs are sore, chest, or back
lame, use Shiloh's Porous Plaster Sold by
II, X. Smith & Co.
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GS8p Many persons are afflicted with Of
fensivc feet, which The most frequent wash
few days ago in conversation with friends
about The matter. they toll us that they
knew. personally, number OF cases that
had been cured by putting tablespoonful
of "lieusehod Ammonia iu gallon of
water and washing the feet or body with it a
few nights before going 10 bel. The AM
monia can be obtained at the Drug Stores
and is very cheap.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-03-04

GA. Gov. Tillman delivered an admir-
abe agricultural speech to an assembly of
Farmers, at Newberry, last Saturday. 1t is
very evident, from that speech, that MIR.
Tillmon is good theoretical Farmer. But,
we fear "hIs vaulting ambition has spoiled
good practca! Farmer to make poor
practical statesman. We Intend to publish
the Governors Newbcrry speech next week,
an hopccvery Farmer in Union will care
fully real it and at upon its wholesome
suggestions.
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Remember Us.

No doub. there will be IL large number of
persons in town during the term of Cour,
commencing next Monday who arc indeb-
ted to us from 81 80 to So each, and we hope
they will come prepared to help us out of
the closest corner we were ever in, and all
because we do not collect the small amounts,
due US al over the County. If you cannot
pay all, pay what you can. 1t will help us
nightly, AID you won't feel it.
Remember us, friends, not OILY ia your
prayers, but when you read tie TINES.
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BsS~ We hope our good people will not
forget that Rev. n. J. Holmes, one of the
most eloquent AMI jealous Presbyterian
Presbyterian church tonight, and continue
to hold preparatory services tomorrow,
and with the Pastor will administer the
sacred ordinance of the Lords Supper on
Sunday morning.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-03-04
MONEY WANTED.

Our necessities demand Cash every day ;
while our subscription books disclose 60 per
cent. of our subscribers in arrears We
want money badly. Perhaps you cunnot
pay ali you owe US, although it is very
small amount for each, hut you surely can
pay half, and that will help until money is
easier with ali of us. WE MUST COLLECT
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-03-04

ANSWER THIS QuEsTloSzz- Why do so many
people we see around Hs seem to prefer TO
suffer and be made miserable. by indigestion,
Constipation, Dizziness, Loss of Appetite
Coming up of the foSd Yellow Skin, when
for 10 cents we will soil them Shiloh's Viia-
iizer, guaranteed TO cure them. Sold by
~. X. Smith & Co. %4
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Hay- 1t gives us pleasure to publish ar

WIR 10 SEseS Us PIVHsUTc 90 PIUIIsII UHu
fully endorse the following compliment to
Dr. G. y. Moore, whose worth was recog-
n'zcl bya!l ia this community, while he
had charge of DR.. b. F. Posey's Drug Store ::
One of the most popular gentlemen who
have recently located in Elberton and gone
into business is DR.. G. Y. Moore, of the New
Drug Store, on Long Block. lie has succeed
cl in the short time he has been here in
gaining the g oi opinion of all classes, and
is bound to do gool business. E2berton,
Ga Gazette.
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Bs9- While many of our Correspou dents
tell us that labor is scarce on the farms, We
would like TO see few farmers cast their
nets about the loating corners of this town.
They would catch number Of able bodied
colorcd hands, from II to 2l years old, who
''have no visible means of support" and
could well be spared from this community.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-03-04

bS2- Our good and efficient County Clerk,
j. Ill. McKissick, informs US that he has
received copies CT the Acts Of the last Lcgis-
lature, for distribution to the County officers,
and requests us to notify Trial Justices to
call on him for them.
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Gle aOeeEGy union Qi'ues
r. NJ. STOKES, Editor
Friday, March 4, 1892.
SUBSCRIPTyON, 81 so PER ANN
POST OFFICE DIRECTORY.

The L. o. will be opened for business
from a. NJ. to 600 L. Nj.
The Money or.sr Department will be
opened for business from 8 A. NJ. to 4 L. NJ
The Northern aud Southern mails viii
close at p. NJ. Mail will be taken from
the street boxes at l2.45.
Any inattention or irregularities shoul,
re reported promptly to the p. NJ.
J. G. HUNTER, T.. NJ.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-03-04

BUcKLEs's ARSIoA SALvE.-The bes, salye
In the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers.
Salt Rheum, Fever Sores. letter, Chappei
hands, Chilbiains, Corns and all Skin Erup-
hons, and positively cures Piles, OF no pay
required. IL is guaranteed TO give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 25
cents per box. For sale by b. F. Posey.
April l8.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-03-04

SHtLoH's CATARRH REMEDY.-A marvellous
cure for Catarrh, Diphtberia, Canker mouth,
and Headache. With each b,ttle there is an
ingenious nasal injector for the more sue
cessful treatment Of these comp aints with
out extra charge. Price 500. Sold by IT,
X. Smith & Co,
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List Of Letters

List OF Letters
Remaining in the Postoifcc at Union, for
the week ending March 4th, 1892.
Mr.. Charlie w. Jones, Miss. Honriett te Smitte
Mrs. Matte Lawson, Miss Kate Sanders,
TB Reynolds, r l. YoungJ
Persons calling for the above letters will
please say ifadvertised, and will be required
to pay one cent for their delivery.
J.C. HUNTER, P. NJ.
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GS~ We had u 24-hours steady, hard
and cold rain, from Saturday night to Sun
day night last.
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Total di,allowed ty Williams.
~ =
$60,70.

AS to the executions for the fsca! year
1SS9-0O, as l have already sts'ed, were, ut
the time Of the investigation, in the hands
Of the Sheriff for collection, aud are yet in
his hands; and rs they have never been
turned over TO me by the Sheriff, as matter
Of course, have never received credit for
single dollar Of those executions, rs nu!la
b)na or non ests by tho Auditor or any one
else.
Thus it will be seen that there can be no
deficit on nuila bona on non est executions
fvr that fiscal year, ~ they ore 10 be ao-
counted for and disposed Of in the next an
nuai settlement with The Auditor ami Comp
troller General.
And as 10 the nulla bona and non est
credits rejected and di,alowed by Capt. viii
liams, for the years Of 1886.7-l6S7.S and
1889 claim is altogether unjust, which
could show, if space would permit.
Before clsss, Mr.. Editor. wish to say
TINT write this in vindicati1n of my own
rights and with no disrespect to Capt. Viii
liaus or any one, for l am fully convinced,
after being with Capt. Williams for about
three weeks in tae complicated work of in
vos'igating the Office that he is reasonable,
fair-minded honest man, vii jig to do JUS
tice unto all men, aad believe that although
he made these mistakes it was not done intcn-
tionaly. Furthermore, consider him a
careful, close soar ching business man.
Yours Respectfully.
j. Is. T.. SCoTr,
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Tine is not money bat bad debt, for it
will run till nifty.
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FeTort of the Expert on the Union Shortages

A. L. GONZALES, Secretary.
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"The people will make It an issue. II
g disturbing both political organizations.
l may fnd t.. solution in tho way the
tariif reform question was met whom Mr.
Greedy wa- nominated ior the Presidency
by the Democrats; that Is, leave It as an
issue In tho various congressional dis.
tric's; the executive not to interpo,e hi.
individual view. Us against those as ex.
pressed at tho ballot box, and crystalized
into legislation by Congress-
Senator Hale, Of Maine, says the
Republican party will make the fight
entirely In sustaining the Mckinley
bill, the present coinage law. rcstric.
ton Of immigration, subsidy for steam.
ships and free and fair elections.
Representative Breckenridge, Of
Kentucky, aud Goveruar Merriam, Of
Minnesota, also give their Views, bui
they are mostly In line with those
given by the aforementioned statesmen.