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

News from North Pacoet
ErTA JANE, May 3O.-The weather at
present is dry, but our crops are generally
out Of the grass. We have not hal such
seasons for working crops in many years
ns we have had this year.
Oats need rain; whe,t is generally |
good in this neighborhood,
A few weeks ago Mr.. W. II. Walkers buggy |
horse had u Runaway scrape which we forgot
TO mention in our previ US letters. lie took
fright near Mr.. J, l.. Walkers and ran off
across fields, gullss, hills and branches until
he got into the dad at Mr.. A. a. Sarratts
place, and then took out past MIR. w. A.
Peeler's store aud Mesopotamia church.
The buggy wasI considerably damaged.
"Uncle Jack" Ride was driving tho horse
when he took fright, but the old man was
left behind at the very start.
Mr.. Jack Keudrick, we nre CAD 10 say,
is up and out again after his severe illness.
A few poas are being planted. Mr.. Cloukh
rnman has planted only Ii acres, and will
plant another small patch Of IL or 10 acres.
prices, when living and money, too, is SO
much easier made by other crops.
Some people think their cotton was killed
with frost in differ ent places lest week and
week before.
Il. NJ. Littlejohn, Esq, one of our most
progressive farmers, as well as business men
generally, is Of the opinion that Bermuda
grass would prove blessing to this country
if the farmers wouli set it out so rs TO stop
the washing of Their hillsides into gulliss.
Besides, it is one Of the best Of grasses for
pasuring purposes.
Ifpresent prospects are not deceptive our
friend Dr.. Walker wilt take the prize on his
| oat crop this year.
T,f, I'm
has answered our lqnRs'ion Of last week in
regard to Ioeahontas: lie says: "poea-
was the only tribe in Virginia. With her
history the average rca Ter is familiar.
Mr.. Editor, we SEQ but little difference in
our posi- ions in our educational bills. Not
word Of your editorial comments can wc
find objection to. We fully agree with Won
that 1t 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 NJ
pride in seeing their children minds, land
might say character too,l developed, and
for that reason the oold iage comes in
bird that cin sing aand won't, sing ought 70
he made sing"
The W. l.. and D. s. met Saturday night
geod number of visitors were present and
several new names were aided TO The list of
Wehoers. Inc Sunlcct
Reeot0td That Washington is the groats.t
genera IN history, was discussed by NJ. C.
Dormau, j. L..Slran, A. L. Peeler. and NJ
X. Macomson, on the part of the affirmative.
and w. S. Wofford, }. c. Jetferies. Ed Robbs
and S. j. lIammetton the negative. GOOD
deal of oratorcaI and historical sharp-,boot-
ing took place as well rs some good humored
sparrlng on both des. The Judges fnorlv
decided in favor of the negative
The subject for discussion, on Saturday.
lth of June, is
Resoi"rd, That The late war has nror.d
beneficial 10 the United States. Affirmative
X. f. Lemastcr, }. A. McKown, and N. r
Macomson. Negative, S. J. Hammett, II. E.
En,oe and !. }. Esis.. Declaimers, HID. |
Jefferies and W. A, lIammett. Reader. |
DAYS Jetferies
Rev. MIR. Garrison preached at Mesopota-
mia yesterday ft0m the text: For the |
great uay OF his wrath is c0We. and who |
snail be able to stand His Discourse vas
. powerful appeal to tho unconverted. The
Sacrament of the Lord s Supper was admins.
tered a'so.
Mrs A. A. Sarratt and daughter, Miss
Clara, Ct Gaftney City, are visiting relatives
lnd friends IN ibis community.
Kew. Mr.. Swan will preach at Salem on
The third Sabbath Ii June. and Saturday
before at III o'clock, "A. Nj. This will be
he communion occasion
Miss Lois, daughter Of DR.. McLcuney, was
accidentally bitten on the finger 10y n dog
CIV days nS'. Tho wound is not serious,
however.
Miss Una liaskey has been nursing n
.f'Ion' on her finger for several days. II
) feared she wi | lose it (ths finger we sun. .
ose Nox mcans) yet
Several people from this neiGhborhood
zen. to hear Rev w. W. Orr, the evangelist. ,
Hickory Grove yesterday. I
The North PaGolet Sunday school conyen- q
on will meet with Sardis and Ararat schools I
Ararat church on the Goth of June. Each
'hool will be entitled to three delegates G
MI everybody friendly 10 the work is b
lvited to attend. Vox n