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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-09-01

STATE OWNERSHIP OF RAILRoADs.-Little
Rock, Ark, Aug. pa movement is on foot
in this State to have the Governor call an
extra session Of the legislature. The leEls-
lature abolished the convict lease system at
its last session, aud only appropriated $780,
600 to maintain the couvicts for the next two
years. This fund Is likely to be soon ex-
hsustei, the State being unable 70 hire them
out. The session Is to be called to enact
legislation that will enable the State to use
the convic;s in building railroads, to be
owned and controlled by the State.
just af.er Michigan was admitted into the
Union it built the Central railroad running iST
years the people demaadsd the sale of the road,
and il was sold, 10 Boston syndicate, we
think. It had become such corrupt and
expensive political machine that it came
very near bankrupting the State. 1t con-
trolled the election of every member Of the
legislature and county officers in every coun-
ty It passed through, and in hat way con-
trolled, in great measure, the State cleo.
ton. The whig party in power at that time
had become notoriously corrupt, but was
likely to remain in power an indefinite
period. Just before an election thousands
Of whig voters Of the lowest class weye taken
from strong whig counties all over the State
and put to work on the State railroad in
strong democratic coun;.es, to vote, thereby
overcoming the honest and cair democratic
majorities Of the respectable citizens Of
those counties by hired he1de Of emigrant
voters, who were paid for their corrupt
work out of the Sttae treasury.
And that would be the case if the United
States government owned or controlled the
| railroads of the country.
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A Series Of Public MeesinpA.

We are requested to announce that Mr.. G.
Walton Whitman and others will address the
citizens of Union county, on "zhe Condition
cf oGr Country and is Remedy at the follow
ing times and places:
West Spli lings, Monday Sept. 4tb, IL A. NJ.
Gibbs, Tuesday " s :" {"
BLACK Rock, Wednesday /" 6 "" ("
C.rf'le Fish Dsm) Thursday a"
Kelton, Saturday Sept. OH, Z"
Timber Ridge, Monday" H.,
Draytonville. Tuesday e" 18th, &"
Gowdeysylle, Wednesday IL,
Union, Thursday Sept. 14th, II A. NJ.
Mr.. Fowler and MIR. Gore are requested
especially to take part in the discussions.
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Local Laconios.

The severe storm Of Sunday night blew
sea Gulls from the coast this f.r inland. One
was picked up by colored man about three
| miles from here, stunned but alive. And il
is reported that on Tinker Creek, below
Union, many could be seen.
Work is about completed on the armory.
the tioor is being put in good condition. 1t
WI be christened with dance one evening
mex. week.
1t is estimated that Mr. H. Rodger lost
about hundred thousand brick at tho
factory, by the storm Mr.. Rodger has had
many reverses since he commenced making
brick for the factory. but he is doing work
at the old stand and furnishing all the brick
for the factory, which is be'ng pushed to
completion at q rapid rate.
Unions Jail has sixteen inmates more
than 1t has had for q long time. Six of
these were convicted of violating tho revenue
laws at U. s. Court in Greenville at August
court. The others are held for various Of
fences against the State and United States.
Monticello base tall club, Of Fairfield Co
played San,uc team last Saturday and COM
pletely did the Santucians up. by q score of
80 to 2. The Monticello boys are so elated
with their grand uictOry they threatened to
"do up" Columbia if Columbia is bold
enough to try them.
We have been Informed from perfectly
reliable source that Mr.. George Manctte,
well kuoWl here, now O resident of Sumter
and secretary OF the Y. Nj. c. A.. and
bookkeeper 10 a.largc firm there, was offered
the position Of bookkeeper at the State be-.
room by Commiss oner Trax' er, but dec ned,
saying he could not so prostitute the posi-
tion he held. George is Consistent, at least.
-~0--
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-09-01

6sE" Among the passengers detained
here last Monday were three jolly newspaper
men, returning from the Worlds Fair, i. e.,
Mr.. W. w. Price, of the Columbia Journal,
one of the ablest aud sprightliest evening
papers in the country; Mr.. Geo. r. Rooster,
Nf.ha.T Tolumhia. ..Psaisfe s,.tba ahlR and UaniY
LaCoste of that veteran daily: the Charleston
Ners and Courier.
We had the pleasure Of making the ac-
quainauce of Mcssrs Price and Rooster. and
spent very pleasant hour in their genial
company. We missed Mr.. LaCoste, or he
missed US, and We had not the pleasure of
making his acqusintance
Mr.. Price is the worthy son of valued
friend Of ours, Hon. w. P. Price, who with
MIR. NJ. c. McJunkin, published the Green
0'He Enterprise many years ago, which was
afterwards merged into the Enterprise and
remember right, Mr.. Prices ia ther returned
TO his native State, Georgia, and was elected
10 Congress from one of the mountain dis.
;ricts. Among the detained party we a:so
found SON Of another highly esteemed old
hieud, Mr. l.. 1. Levins. His uncle was once
member of Congress from n iladelphia
Know Nothing district. He was man
otereat personal magnets and uudoubted
al; -.
N conversa ION with these newspaper men
we found the 81 me impression on their N nd,
refuted by us two weeks ago, that we cid
not edit or control the TINES. We respect
fully ipfolm them that the TINES is ed tied
and controlled entirely by ourself, and is
not The organ or advocate Of any individual
for auy political position. We are in the
editorial chair Of the TINES hours day,
six days in the week
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-09-01

BayH The reports from the storm on the
coast are not full and satisfactory yet, COM
munication with the interior not having been
fully restored when the last news from there
was received. The news we have received
is very sad in the number Of deaths reported
and the destruction of crops and other
IN Charleston the uamug- " prvpv.sy -,,-v
very heavy, and three deaths are reported
in the city and three on the Island.
At Savannah, Ga, and vicinity the storm
was more destructive of life and property
than anywhere else. Nearly 100 deaths are
reported and Sl,ooO,OOO of property de.
stroyed.
Sullivon's Island was under water and the
damage to property cannot LOW be estimated
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-09-01

a. p. III. Walker and son, Russell, left
Thursday eveniaon. for Union South Caro-
lima, where MIR. Walker has purchased an
interest in large cotton factory and will
act as bookkeeper of the institution. Mr..
Walkers family will follow in about ten
days, The mauy friends of this excellent
family will regret to learn of thoir depart
ure from Marshall, but will join the Demo
erot-Ne~s in wishing them health aud pros
Perity in their new home.-NeWs, MarshaH,
Mo.
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To the People Of Union County.

Again appear before you as candidate
Tor office. have no apologies to mako or
vague explanations to offer. Prompted by o
desire OF having the honor Of representing
my County in the councils of our State, to-
gether with the hspe that possibly couli
be Of some benefit to my people, has induced
me to again ask your suffrage.
My record is before you. Upon the great
principles Of reform, have committed myXI
self time and again Equal rights to -
and special privileges to none," has evsx
my motto. To promote the best intsr63.
my people will be my aim.
10 solicit your patronage without appedB
ing to your prejudices or stimulating the
baser passions is my Intention. We are one
people, surrounded by the same circum STAN
stances and iofiuences, cherishing the same
traditions, and holding In common the proud
heritage Of the past.
We differ, tis true, yet why should we
impugn each others motives and blindly fol-
low the hue and cry Of the partisan? Arc
feuds to be established, communities divided
and lifelong friendships embittered at the
selfish commands Of interested politicians? I
trust not.
Allow me to say that will not leave my
nome to canvass or to attempt to make o
speech during this campaign, for I believe.
~ 6oOS uCiOEo us poUpt0,
known as ] am TO the people Of Union
County, that II he OF they are caught out
shaking hands and singing the saus old 4
tune they should be arrested and put inn
jail until The election Is over.
know you are sick and tired Of h saring
the same text, and the same Sermon
"Peter's wife's mother lay sick etc, etc.
lfsome friends had not put my name In
the paper last week would have gene to
the picnic at old ElBsthel ON the 3ist. Inst.
man %snld % afford me so much pleasure 10 meet
mnuy oi my If1enusvvo.~.hano but The idea
OF being candidate oompsls me to siay st-
home IL embarrasses me, although 1 hays
seen candidates at the box on day OF cleo
tion and heard one ask . man TO vote for
him, and 1t was said that he (the c.ndidate)
actually voted forihimss,r. hope the time
is not far distant when such transactions
VIII be numbered with the things oftho past.
Now In conclusion, IL shopidfbe honored
with seat in the Legislature, I feel like
would not willingly betray trust nor
would compromise principle,
Respectfully,
THos. II. GoRs.
PlOtO0raDh work az lxynnn,Q n.u~..
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TEACHERS COLUMN.
JAS. L. STRAIN, Editor, Eta Jane, s. G.
MRS. B. 9. ohlFF0hD' Assistants.
l.. w. DICK.
reaohers' Association.

Program me Of the County Teachers Asso-
citation. to meet the 1st Saturday in Septem
ber next. This will be the End day OF Sep
tember.
LIST. "Should the phonetic system be used
h. ri z. 7Scsi7e, Mrs N. NJ. Under, Miss John
ME Sanders.
observation-disclosures.
End. "How can a taste for English L'tera.
ture be developed in the public schools r
MIR. James Nj. Farr, Miss Josie Mood, MT.
L. r. Aycock, Miss Knix l.. Patton.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-09-01

n4~ 1t may not be generally known
among our readers that next Monday is
Labor Day. declared to be legal holi-
day. All business with the Banks and
public Offices, appointed for that day, should
be anticipated and transacted tomorrow,
Saturday.
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gaS" Gu friends, Vox and E. W. j., have
been crowded out this week, by the COM
munications Of candidates. 1t only takes a
.Jrown from the editor to bring out disser.
taion on the wrongs under which the peo.
pie are latoring.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-09-01
MEMORY DRILLS.

Ihat the memory may be cultivated and
at the same time the mind stored with
choice thoughts, there should be regular
practice in memorizing aud >reciling what
has been written by the best authors--botb
in poetry and prose-
To accomplish all that is desired to be
accomplished, it will be necessary to give a
definite time 10 the work, and to assign n
given amount to be done in given time.
From five to ten lines a week should be
memorized and recited by each pupil, and
one hour week Of school time should be
given to it. One or more books Of good
selections should be upon the table of every
teacher, from which to copy what the pupils
are to memorize. When the selection is
placed upon the blackboard, all difficult
words should be taught, and the selection
explained in such way as to make 1t clearly
understood by every pupil.
IL should then be memorized, aud at the
next memory lesson hour it should be recited
both in concert aud By the individual pupils.
In all grades simple and natural express
s'en Of the authors thoughts is to be sought
rather than attempts at oratorical display.
Each week the selections Of previous " weeks
should be recited.
In the higher grades it may be we'll to
have one-third OF the school to rec to or de-
claim each week, every pupil being expec,e cd
to repeat from twenty 10 fifty lines. The
brst part Of the hour should be given to the
recitation Of pieces learned, aud the latter
part to teaching new piece to the whole
.-anA-third- part of the
school are expected to memorize Il.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-09-01

CHASING SEA SERPENT. - Stamford,
Conn, Aug pa fleet of pleasure boats
left, this barbor this afternoon in pursuit of an
alleged sen serpcnt. Clarence Lock wood ond
Daniel Marshal, aboard the sloop Just Right,
sighted yesterday, between Stamford and
Lloyd's Neck, what at first appeared to be a
huge shark. closer Inspection revealed a
tail twenty-five feet in length, and they
were convinced that they had seen sea
serpent. They describe the animal as about
seventy.ive feet in length. Another sailing
party entering the harbor last evening re.
ported similar story. The men bringing
the information having good regulations for
veracity, hunting parties equipped them
selves with harpoons and other Implements
of war and set sail after the sea serpent.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-09-01

TIE RUsP IN LoUsIA La
August 26.--Cotton crops are reported fail
log fast on account Of rust, boil worms aud
shedding. Cotton is opening rapidly and
picking VIII be general next week.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-09-01
Arithmatical.

A and D can do piece of work in 6 days;
A aud c in days, and and c in 10 days.
In what time can they all do it,iworkiug to-
gether; and in what time can each do it by
himself?
If four men buy grindstone four feet in
diameter and each pay an equal part Of the
money for it, how much must each man
grind off to get his share of the stone, allow
ins four inches at the center to g for waste
In what time will sum of money double
itself at Z per cent. compound interest =?
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-09-01

have concluded to do work in Union n
short time longer. The gentleman expect
to go in partnership with iu Georgia, is going
TO spend month or 80 with his family. SO
l will do work here until Oct. LIST.
T.. JAY ATWOOD,
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-09-01

nay" We regret TO state that Mrs. w. s.
McLure is stil very sick, but her friends
have hope that q change for the better has
set in.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-09-01

SPECIMEN CAsgs.-S. II. Clifford, New
Cassel, Wis, was troubled with Neuralgia
and Rheumatism, his Stomsch Was dis.
ordered, his Liver was affected to an alarm
ing degree, appetite fell sway, and, be was
terribly reduced in flesh and strength. Three
bottles OF Electric Btters cured him.
Edward Shepherd, Harrisburg, Ill, had n
running sore on his leg Of eigh. years stand
ing Used three bottles Of Electric Buffers
ana seven boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salye
aoa ms leg Is sound and well. John Speaker
Satawoa, y w. had I'VE large Fever sores on
his leg, doctors sail he was iucurable ona
bottle Electric Bitters and one box Buck,en,s
arnica :. salvo cured him entirely. Sold by
d. r. POsey. w "
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-09-01

make all the latest style Photo work and
at bottom prices. Call, examine samples
and be convinced. Remember everything
lake here the last few days of this run will
finish aud deliver before j leave.
L. JAY ATWOOD.
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you want your picture taken don't delay
but come to Union and have it done before
Oct. lst. f. JAY ATWOOD.
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POST OFFICE DIRECTORY

The P. o. will be opened for business
from 8 A. NJ. to 600 P. NJ.
The Money Order Department will be
opened for business from 8 A. NJ. to 4 r. NJ.
Mail going East will close promptly at
l2.4O p. NJ; going West P. NJ.
.,,n The en- mail will be taken from the street box
Any inattention or irregularities should
re reported promptly to the P. NJ.
X. w. HARRIS, p. NJ.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-09-01
The Sunday Night 6tefm.

The Sunday Night 6setm.
The most destructive storm of wind and
rain that has visited this part Of the State for
over twenty years oo6amenced about O. clock
Sunday night and ended about noon Monday.
The wind blew q perfect gaze all the time
aud the rain fell in sheets. But few per-
sons in this town slept during the night, and
but few houses that aid not leak; the wind
blowing from every quarter and driving the
rain through every Icrevice aud under the
shingles Of the rqbfs, while tin roofs rat
tied as if they were about to be rolled up as
scrolls. One half the tin roof Of the Union
sasy "Sss ;Sf ai IT. fstdfsP ffstdfsPiRGa RGGa fRRs ffRRss
bOarders lodging the water as it poured
from above. We have never known the
wind to blow so hard for so long time.
Corn. cotton and everything in the veSe-
table line was laid almost fat to the ground
and stripped of leaves and fruit.
The trestle on the Dunn place was washed
out, so that the down passenger train, on
Monday, with 81 passengers on board, was
stopped on the other side, and friend Gibbes
of the Union Hotel bad the pleasure of pro-
viding for their inner selves, until the next
day at 1.S0 p. m. The old proverb-"it is
an ill wind that blows nobody good" was
very pointedly verified in his case for we
believe he is the only person in this COM
munity that got any good out of Sunday
nights wind.
The storm was general not only throughout
this County hut in ihis and adjoining States,
and equally violent wherever it struck in
land, but moro destiaeti.s along the Atlantic
coast.
The present estimates Of the injury done
to the corn aud cotton crops in this County,
-ause from 10 70 20 per cent. We are in
clined to believe tt at 10 per cent will cover
the loss. The greatest loss will be of corn
rlopg the small creeks, but they rose and
fell so quick that most Of the damage will
be % The fodder.
No '"aius arrived or left he:s on Monday,
end lie Columbia gin on Tuesday did not
get in un:;l afSer 6 O'clock, p. m. The tres
ties Delow A,lston and at Cedar Creek were
so badly damaged that no traus could pass
over them until Tuesday n DON:
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-09-01

New Advertisements.
Union Graded School-H. M. Grimball.
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. Professor W. F. Macarthur, Of Gaffney City
Male and Female Seminary, SAYS that the
adage "Where there is will thereis way"
is not true in every case. He is right, too.
We have abundant proof at hand.
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Sudden Death Of Henrytsursns Goss.
Perhaps at no time bas this community
experienced q greater book at the death Of
one Of It's citizens thkn II felt last Thurs-
day night. 24th, sbFt 8 o'clock, at the
announcement that HENRY LAURENs
GOSS had suddenly did at his residence.
Mr.. Goss was sitliugon the piazza talking
to his daughter and two young friends,
when suddenly his stickfell from his hand,
his hands dropped TO his side, his head fell
back, the ominous death rattle sounded in
his throat and his spirit departed i!s sar.hlX "
tenement, apparantly 49,
struggle of the b0dss ~ sruge.her unex-
pected by the community, as IL had been
warned that his death would be sudden, when
1t came; but to the bersAyed family it came
with thrilling and prostrating effect, striking
down the prop, the strength aud the very
centre Of love and affection in the family
circle. He was truly q devoted husband
aud father, indulgent perhaps to fault,
but indulgent out of great affection. What
ever he thought would contribute to the
comfort, the happiness aud the welfare Of
his family he considersd no sacrafce too
6. eat to provide. Truly must the tenderest
sy npathies of all go ont to the wife and
children so suddenly Rsreaved Of such a
husband aud father.
Mr.. Goss had been Appointment man in
all the political and bus ess affairs Of this
county up to few prs ego. when his
health became impaired ND he retired from
active life, devoting big fine to the manage
ment of his large lendef interests aud the
restoration Of his health
He was the last mehber Of the famous
firm Of J. T. Hill & O., at one time the
largest business establishment in the upper
part of the State. Hevas also vice presi-
dent of the Merchants ,anl Planters Bank
of this place from the &me Of its organize.
zion until his health give way, last year.
At the time Of his death he was President
of the Union Building pnd Loan Association
He was leading msnber of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church, Ind at the time Of
his death was one Of III Stewards.
Mr.. GOES was tuid married. His first
---;S-- -.soa- Miss Ck.rrsA---sisfer OF
the late Dr!A A.. WI Son, who died WIN
out issue. His secs1 kiss was Miss Ids
Wallace, who survivs him with five chill
dren, one daughter ad four sons, the oldes
scar cely 20 years of<gs May God, in Hi
infinite love be their comforter in this thei
time Of sore bereavement.
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ATWOOD, the peoples Photographer is
with you until Oct !, so don't forget to have
your picture taken.
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Photograph work at AiwOOD'S Gallery
IN Union will give tho best satisfaction Of aay
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-03-23
HIGHLAND.
March Goth, 1898.

March Goth, 1898.
Miss sallie Pensyl spent last week in
Sabina, the guest of relatives.
Miss Lenore Carey, of Samantha, is
visiting her grandmother, Mrs Ellen
Edwards.
Mr.. Jason Mercer, of New Vienna,
spent Sunday in town.
Misses Rena Vaughn and Blanche
Harris were in Hillsboro last Saturday.
F.S. Woodmansee has been appointed
as a member of the School Board, and
R. B. Barrett as village Treasurer, these
offices being made vacant by the death
of J. A. Robbins.
Miss Emma Donohoo, of Frankfort,
was the guest of Miss Leota Woodman-
see over last Sunday.
Miss Rose Cohn returned home last
Friday from an extended visit to friends
in Cincinnati.
An interesting programme is being
prepared for the Sunday School enter
tainment next Sunday night. Let every
body attend.
Mrs. John Matthew and Mrs. Sallie
Adams visited friends fn Sabina last
Thursday.
Pet Mcclure, Of Hillsboro, visited his
mother here last Thursday.
We have quite good deal of sickness
to report in our little village this week
The public meeting Of the Sons o
Temperance that was to have been giver
at the NJ. E. Church last Sunday night
was postponed.