The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-06-03
Correspondence Of the TINES.
News from North Pacolst.

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News from North Pacolst
ErT43ANE, May 30.-The weather at
presentis IS dry, but our crops are generally
out Of the grass. We have not hal such
seasons for working crops in many years
rs We have had this year.
Oats need rain; whelt is generally
good in this neighborhood,
few weeks ago MIR. W. II. Walkers buggy
horse had runawsy scrape which we forgot
10 mention in our previ US letters. He took
fright near Mr.. J, Z. Walkers and ran off
across fields, eulliss, hills and branches until
he got into the ibid at Mr.. A. A. Sarratts 9
place, and then tbok out past Mr.. w. A.
Peelers store ahd Mesopotamia church.
The buggy vast considerably damaged.
"Uncls Jack" Rife was driving the horse
when he took fright, but the old man was
left behind at thclvery start.
Mr.. Jack Keodfick, we nre 'ad 10 say,
is up and out ngain after his severe illness.
A few poas are being planted Mr.. Clough
Inman has planted onty II acres, and will
plant another small patch Of IL or l5 acres.
He is tired of raising cotton at present
prices, when living and money, too, is so
much easier made by other crops.
Some people think their cotton was killed
with frost in different places lest week and
WCOh uelOT6.
I. NJ. Lit.lejohn. Esq, one of our most
progressive farmers, as well as business men
generally, is of the opinion that Bermuda
grass would prove q blessing to this country
If the farmers wouli set it cut SO as to stop
the washing of their hilsdes into gulliss.
Besides, it is one of.ihe best of grasses for
pasuring purposes. 81
fpresentpfoyf yfSc,s arc not deceptive our
friend Dr. lake the prize on his
Our irissS &. s.... Li;;.s;;.AAa
has answered. Sli0n OF last week in
sssssss ssssss 49, e 80 ss sszs ...ees.:
called the sPowhattahs, OF w1fS..QO 1sfie ~
.Powhattan was the chief. .SftS1sf6s thai This
was the only tribe in Virginia. with her
history the average reader isfamiliar. ..
Mr. Editor, we SEQ but little difference in
our posi- ions in our educ tionaI bills. Not a
word Of your editoriai comments can wo
find objection TO. We fully agree with you
that it would prove hardship upon some
parents, but in the end it would work the
greatest good to the greatest number. We
know that quite number Of parents take nv
pride in seeing their children's minds, land
l might say character too,) developed, and
for that reason the oold Uiage comes ina
bird that can sing aand won't, sing ought 10
be made sing"
The W. L. and D. s. met Saturday night,
geod number of visitors " ere present and
several new names were aided TO the list Of
The subject:
Reeoiued, That Washington is the greate.t
general in history, was discussed by Al. G.
Dormso, j. ,h,Suain, A. L. Peeler, and NJ
X. Macomson, on the part of the affirmative.
and W. S. Wofford, j. c. Jefferies, Ed Robbs
and s. J. liammetLon the negative, A good
deal Of oratorical and historical sharp-shoot-
ing took place as we'll as some good humored
,parring on both s'dss. The judges finally
decided In favor of the negative.
The subject for discussion, on Saturday,
lth Of June, is
Resotped, That the late war has proved
beneficial 10 the United States. Affirmative.
h. r.. Lemaster, j. A. McKown, and NJ. r.
Macomson. Negative, 8. j. Hammett, RE.
sn'oe and L. j. Ests'. Declaimers. HID
Iefferiss and W. A, Haumett. Reader.
Davis Jefferies.
Rev. Mr.. Clarkson preached ut Mesopota-
MIA yesterday from tho text: "For the
.reat day of his wrath is come, and who
hall be able TO stand" His discourse Vas
powerful appeal to tho unconverted. The
sacrament Of the Lords Supper was a1mi mis-.
cred also.
Mrs. A. A. sarratt and daughter, Miss
lara, OF Gaffney City, are visiting relatives |
nd friends In this community.
Rev. Mr.. Swan will preach at Salem on
he third Sabbath 7fl1 June, and Saturday
sforo at IL o'clock, A. NJ. This will be
he communion occasion.
Miss Lois. daughter Of DR.. MoLeuney, was
ccidentally bitten on the finger by a dog q
aw days ago. The wound is not serious.
oweyer.
Miss Una Hasksy has been nursing q
fslon" on her fnger for several days. II
feared she will lose it fths finger We sup.
ose Vox means) yet.
Several people from this neighborhood
'enl to hear Rev. w. w. Orr, the evangelist.
Hickory Grove yesterday.
The North Paeolet Sunday school conyen-
on will meet with Sardis aud Ararst schools
Ararat church on the Goth Of June. Each
'hool will be entitled to three delegates,
nd everybody friendly 10 the work 10
lvited to attend. yox.