The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1894-11-09
Eta Jane.

Nov. G.-Rcv. C. f. Robertson preached
at Salem yesterday. Ills ;ext was "IIe is
risen" No reasonable man or woman could
have listened to that discourse without be-
ing convinced that the Saviour did rise from
the grave on the third day after his cruci-
fixion.
Mr.. w. Il. Walker is at home now. lie is
known to most of our readers rs a travelling
salesman for one Of the largest and most
popular publishing houses in New York city.
He visits his home AMI mother as of en- as
circumstances will admit and keeps a sharp
look out after their farming interest. He is
always at his post at the proper time
Last Friday night we were caught in q
terrific storm on our return from Union.
Fortunately we found shelter under the
hospiiable roof of our genial and
good .natured friend Mr.. Pink Holder,
where we received all the attention he and
his excellent family could render us.
Some Tine ago Silas Lirsey discovered
what he thought to be a bear near the old
Howell house. Silas said he didn't like the
appearance of the "critter" and made tracks
away from the spot with speed that an old
! racer nigh, admire.
| Since the report Of bears being at large
in this section has been circulated, the col
| ored peoples perambulations have been some
| what restricted. lfa few such "varmints'
could be scattered over the country hen
| roosts would be free from the incursions of
| nocturnal visitors. ats an ill wind that
blows nobody good"
| Uncle Bob Bailey's he,d is level on
farming matters. lie says cotton wont pay
debts, bu, raising corn, meat, wheat and
other cereals will keep debts from being
made.
Mrs. Vox spent The day in Union last Fri
A., .In ,l,,ft IL,
| ton it for her information. We were pained
TO find our old friend and conrad, in arms
Col. l. G. McKissick suffering from an at
tack Of rheumatism. We knew him at time
when no man could mount or dismount a
charger and double-quick by the right or left
| oblique and take his position on the skirmish
line with frmer step than he. lie was
always amongst the last TO leave his post
If the honors of war had been justly distrib-
| ed he would have been made brigader gen
eral The proof Of that fact is a matter of
history and will yet appear.
Farmers arc rather desponden at the price
Of cotton. There's not a living to be made
by cultivating it. Everybody will agree TO
that
There has been good deal of talk of some
of our people going west this fall. We hope
| they will abandon such intentions ana agree
| to remain with us awhile longer al least
Pigs are in great demand just now. kaxt
years meat has been provided by most of our
neiChbcrs,
Our country is overlooking is own inter
est in not raising u crop of mechanics. No
boys that we know of in our community arc
learning any of the trades. To shoe horse,
mend trace chain, repair wagon wheel,
or do any such work is entirely neglected.
Last Friday night we had the Heaviest
storm Of rain we have had In long time
The creek rose fast and freshet was looked
for but it passed off differently.
The Skull Shoals bridge though recently
repaired is pronounced dangerous again.
Immediate attention on the part Of the coun-
| ty commissioners is in order.
We hereby express our many, many thanks
| for kind invitation to attend the birthday
dinner of MIR. Willism Preston aoforth
which will be given at the residence of his
| parents Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Goforth on the
! 10 inst. Willie is one Of our most popular
| young men and we trust he will have the
| congratulations of his host of friends for
many years to come. He has what every
young man should strive to have-an ire
rroaohable chgraoter.
Mr.. r. a. Foster and Miss Eliza Estes
| were married week before last by Rev. J. J.
Huffman, Of Hickory Grove, s. G
In the near future we expect to report
some more weddings which it may be best
for us to say nothing of lust now come up
Messrs. Editor and foreman and we will
show you what North Pacolct can do along
this line. NoX.
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