The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-08-26
Correspondence of the TINES.
News From North PacoIet

ETA JASE, Aug. 22.-Although it has
only been 10 days since we had rain, cotton
is shedding its forms. and vegetation shows
the effect Of o severe drouth. People are
waiting for Q season to sow turnip seed.
We regret to learn that Mr. jeff Geors.
mai a partial stroke Of paralysis last week
The young men Of the W. l.. ID. Society
met at wilkiusville scademy last Saturday
night, and discussed this subject: "Re-
solved: That the printing pres, has
greater power for good than for evil 1t
was decided in favor OF the Affirmative
which was right, in our judgment,
We understand that at the next meeting
the merits Of generals II. f. Lee and (Stone-
! wall) Jackson ore TO be discussed. We
| haven't seen the question stated so as to give
| il iutelligen,ly, but the character and ability
| of these two great men will compare The
| public debate viii come off on Saturday, the
| oath OF September The public, and
| especially the ladies, are invited to attend.
| II is expected that basket picnic will be
| piyen that day. Further announcement oil
| program may he looked for in this CORES
| pondence
The children and old folks too had n very
| enjoyable day at Salem church last Satur-
day-chilirens day. Owing to the political
mania now so prevalent among our people,
some persons feared that the proceedings
would be failure. But politics had to take
a back seat, while the children made 1t truly
a "Children's day" The exercises consisted
Of rectatious, readings, songs ETC., by the
children.
Prof w. F. Macarthur, Of Gaffney City
| Male and Female Seminary, delivered au
able lecture on the development of the men
| tai and physical resources Of the children.
| He told parents and guardians Of the grand
pusrrurr'roS-n ~---s..s--- @h-;- -~-. -.i.a ay
would only act promptly and decidedly.
Prof. j. Frank Vaughn led the music on
The occasion. This feature Of the exercises
surpassed anything we have heretofore wit
messed
The committee Of arrangements request
us to extend their thanks TO Mrs. A. Orr
for her contribution of flowers with which
to decorate the stand and also to Miss Sal
lie Bigham for her Invaluable aid in prepar-
ing the children TO carry out their respcc'
tive parts Of the programme.
Our friend "Tylcphone' raps us over the
Uranium for giving him away On his
Greenville trip. Brother, we thought that
tho public would infer that you had been IN
good company during your trip, and tha
you were there only on account Of Other
peoples misdoings but now we don't know
what they will think about it.
A few weeks ago we noticed card from
Mr. n. N. w OCu inlenuaut VI lhe IoNu U
Gatfney City; defending himself against Ger
tain charges that he was in sympathy will
The administration in putting n colored post
master in that office. We know that th'
people of GGtlucy wero Indignant at thu
action Of the Post Master General in 81
doing, snd no ono more SO than Mr.. Wood
himself Yet tho people Of South Carolins
have reason to congratulate themselves tha
Mr.. Wood has SO completely taken the
starch out Of the so-callei "bloody- shirt.
$50 cali well that ends ws'l''
Hon. j. J. IIom,hill is expected TO speak
Mt Wilkinsvllc next Saturday, 9th, inst
While Mr. IIemphill has carried this section
solidly in al previous campaigns there prom
iscs to lie s'iGh, b cai iroh Ihe Former rule
this time. Hardly man can be found bu
will say that he j. the ablest man this Sat'
send, to Congress. yer,
Where ignorance is bliss, It's folly TO b'
wise" VoX.