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The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-08-10
Now is your time if you want
stuff
STRICTLY CASH,
Yours truly,
w. T. BEATTY.

See our line of Fire Shoes for men,
women and children at Sl.OO a pair.
The Foster CO.
New cotton houses and barns are
now in order. We will sell you the
nails and other building hardware, all
right as usual. The Foster Co.
Mr.. L. II. Carlisle, clerk at the freight
depot at this place, has been appointed
by Mr.. L. G. Duncan as freight agent
at Buffalo. He entered into his new
duties yesterday.
We are glad to report that Mr.. G.. e.
Mays two children who have been suf-
fering with typhoid fever are very much
better. The nurse has discharged them
and returned to her home Wednesday.
A plotracted meeting Is in progress
at Benlah Baptist church, 3 miles from
town, conducted by the Rev. VIM. L.
Brown, of Greenwood. There is con-
siderable interest manifested in the meet
ing by the good people Of the Mt.
Tabor section.
Young, the Grocer, has just received
one of the incest and most select as
sortment of canned goods you have
seen in long time. They are the finest
to be found on any market. Go around
and give them a trial, and you will 60
again.
The covering of the first Methodist
church with slate has been finished.
The middle or central tower has also
been raised ard covered with slate.% 1t
would have looked much more imposing
if it had been run up so feet instead of
6 or 8 feet. However, it is great i'm
provement over the former appearance.
Hon. VIM. Jsff,ies, of Home, Chero.
kee county, called in to see us while in
town Monday, and we enjoyed a pleasant
chat with him. 1t was mainly through
the efforts of Mr.. Jeffries that. the Chero-
kee county movement was carried sue.
oessfully through the Senate and House.
He is very enthusiastic when speaking
Of the new county and its future.
We believe that Green & Boyd has
one Of the largest stocks of buggies,
carriages and other vehicles Of any con.
Germ in the up-country. 1t reminds one
Of an Atlanta, Richmond or Baltimore
concern. Go In and take look round,
it is worth your while, especially If you
are contemplating making purchase.
There Is no better time than now to
take a trip to the land of the sky. Greene
will run a big excursion to Asheville
August 14th at low rates. Don't miss
this opportunity to get good Whit of
the mountain air, and enjoy the beauti.
ful scenery from the dummy line as 1t
climbs to the mountains top. 1t.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-08-10
lightning Plays Ha voc.

We learn that while it was raining
here Thursday week, the lighting was
putting in its work up In the West Springs
section, but there was no rain. at MI.
M. Is. Lees place there is very large.
tall popular standing near his spring &c
yards of his house, the lightning struck
that tree, and ran down in two sections
into the ground and to the rocks sur
rounding the spring exploding like dy-
Mantle, and tearing up the rocks around
the spring leaving a hole in the rocks.
MIS-. Lee was in her plaza at the time,
and was shocked into unconsciousne IS for
few minutes. We are glad to say no
serious results have followed, however.
A white oak standing near by was also
struck and torn to pieces entirely. Two
buckets Of milk also churn in the
spring was not damaged. Mr.. Lees
mule, which he was plowing near by,
ran away with him, but he finally stop
ped 1t without damage to either. MIR.
Robt. Prysoeh's mule also ran away, and
injured itself and Mr.. Prysock slightly.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-08-10
Off to the Mountains.

Three of our Union boys, Messrs. E..
II. Scaife, Marvin McNeace and Arthur
Long left Sunday morning on the up
train for Saluda, n. c., where they Sc
cured private conveyance and struck out
for two or three weeks fishing and
hunting expedition along the liver.
They have tents, bedding, cooking
utensils aud provisions, also an old ex.
pe,ienced cclored cook who has had ex-
perience in the army as cook. The boys
are anticipating a delightful trip, and
we hope they will enjoy it to the fullest
extent. They may 60 to other points
among the mountains, Blowing Rock
among others. Rou9hing it among the
mountains has its attractions, and we
would like to be with them for week
or ten days.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-08-10
Reduced Rates.

Montreal Bible Conference, Black
Mountain, N. c., August 19Ih-2Gth,
1900.
On account of this occasion, Southern
Railway will sell round trip tickets from
all stations on its line to Black Mountain,
N. c., and return at the rate of one first
clgss fare for round trip. Tickets will
he sold August 9th, 10th, 11th. 18th and
18th, with final return limit August
18th, 1910, inclusive.
Black Mountain, n. c., is located in
the heart Of the Land of the Sky -
and this will give all fine opportunity
to visit that beautiful summer resort
region.
National Convention of the Christian
Church. Kansas City, Mo-, October
12lh-19th, 1900.
On account Of the above occasion,
Southern Railway Will sell round trip
tickets to Kansas City, Mo-, and return,
from all points on its lines at the rate of
one first-class fare for the round trip,
plus $l.OO Tickets will be sold Octo-
Der Sth, 9th and 10Th, with final return
limit October 23rd, 1900, inclusive.
Persons at non-cOupOn stations will
kindly notify the Ticket Agent several
days In advance OF their contemplated d
departure, in order that he may supply
himself with proper form of tickets.
Annual Convention National Baptist
ASSOCIATION, Richmond, Va, September
12th--20 b, 1900.
On account of this occasion, Southern
Railway will sell round trip tickets to
Richmond, Va and return, at the rate
of one first-cass fare for round trip,
from all points on its lines. except from
Washington, ID. c., and Alexandria,
Va. Tickets will be sold September
10Th, llth and 18th, with final limit
September 22pd. 1900, inclusive.
For further and dedailde information
as to rates, reservations, schedules, ETC..
call upon or write any Agent of the
Southern Railway or its connections, or
to s. III. HARDwICK,
Asst. Gen. Pass. Agent,
Atlanta, Gas
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-08-10
Something Worth Rememberinp.

For the information of those who
delight in keeping record of the weather
we will give them key to guide them.
1t has been followed by number of
persons for years, and they say you can
rely upon it and make your calculations
and preparations accordingly. Cut this
out and preserve it and watch the
record. Record the weather upon the
following days and you will find that
they govern the weather in the interim.
and the weather will continue as it is
upon these days: December 2lst, March
2lst, June 2lst and November 2lst. If
they are cloudy and rainy days or fair
and sunshine, it is an indication of what
is to follow.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-08-10
OVeriYtn With Customers,

we were asked by one of our adyer-
users who was advertising real estate
business to please take his ad out awhile
as he was getting more business as a re-
suit OF the advertisement in TIE TIMES
than he could attend to, and he wanted
to get little time to catch up. How is
that for an illustration of the value of
IIIE ZINES as an advertising medium.
The people read TIE TIMES don't YOU
foubt that for a moment. and they find
every thing in it. If you have ANYTHING
you want to call to the attention of the
people we will manage to find room for
your ad in TIE TIMES.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-08-10
Local News Notes
Put Together For Ready Reference.
Gathered Here and There by
Our Man About Town.

This Is good weather for the ice man
The candidates are getting hump or
already.
There was large crowd on the streets
Saturday.
$4.O0 Blue Wool Serge Coat and vest
for 81. .9S to close out. The Foster Co.
The weather has been fearfully warm
this week A little lain would be highly
appreciated by all.
There will be a refreshment car on
Green's excursion August 14tb. Police
will preserve order. 1t.
Remember the big excursion to Ashe-
vile leaves Union at 7 o'clock a. m
Good order guaranteed. 1t.
The filters have arrived, and the
foundation for them is progressing
They will be put in position in d few
days.
Several new cases IF diphtheria have
been reported In the last ten days, als(
two or three cases of small pox OIL factory
hill.
Judge ID. A. Townsend Is improving
b residence by the addition of COM
mGdious apartment to the rear of tht
building.
Mrs, BENZ. F. s NTH died at her home
near Hebron, Friday, after several days
illness. She was buried at 4 p. In. SItur
day at Hebron.
Don't forget to remember that we art
still selling a good no. Z Cook Stove
with q camplets set Of fixtures for So. OF
o.sh. The Foster Co.
II you mis-, the excursion to the
mountains August 14th, you will miss {
treat. Arrangements will be made IL
Asheville for ample accommodations fol
all at reasonable rates. Don't miss it
1t.
IJ's no secret that "Queen Quality" IL
the popular fine shoe for women. They
are $500 per pair, Oxforls $3.50. The
Foster Co.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-08-10
Mayors Court.

There are some lively times in our
Mayors court sometimes. Tuesday
there were several cases of drunk, dis
orderly, etc., UP. Among them was a
Jim Royal, a low country darkey, who
had gotten into Trouble 10y refushing 10
smoke cigar that had been ordered for
him. 1t was a 5 center, he wanted a
'two-fer" and refushed to have any
Other, the colOred lady of the store Or
dered the store cleared out and claimed
that James used vio.ent language which
he stoutly denied. His wife came to
his rescue on the witness stand and
proved to be warm member as a wit
ness. Result, James was discharged.
Among the other cases tried Were Sam
Tucker, assault and battery and disor-
orderly, $500 in each count or 10 DAYS.
Russel Walker, colored, forfeited his
$500.
a Emma Garner $500 or ten days.
Lewis Crawford, $40 90 or 20 days.
Glenn, Tucker and Flemming. gamb.
ling, S1O0 90 or 20 days for Tucker, second
offence, having only left the chain gang
week. $500 or 10 days for others.
This trio was picked up i'm the famous
PERKINS, woods few Il y ago 10y officers
May and Austell. They had to do some
crawling to make the capture, but they
bagged the game.
George McMahan for selling liquor
without license, in and around the pool
room on the corner. Represented by B..
+. Townsend. A. Is. Burgess, Geo.
Walker and James Gregory testified to
having gotten liquor of the blind tyger
brand from George, and that they had
given him the money to get it at van lious
times. Townsend put up no testimony
but moved to have the prisoner released
upon the grounds: That the law re-
quired that the Clerk of the town be
present and take evidence, that the
Mayor could not try man for selling
liquor, and that a Mayor could not inn.
pose fine and costs. All objections
overruled and party fined $1,000 and
cost or 30 days. Warrant turned over
TO the Magistrate for further proceed.
ings.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-08-10
Home From HOnea Path,

Mr.. J. Ed Hancock is home again
from Hpnea Path where he has superin-
tended the Honea Path Cotton Seed Oil
MIL the past season, and made a fine
record, clearing $4,000 for the company
OF about go per cent. He says he was
always anxious to get his copy of THE
ZINES, and that it is better than it has
been since he has known the paper. He
says the people of Honea Path got so
they were as anxious to see THE UNION
TIMEs as he was and would hardly wait
until he could read it first. This speaks
pretty well for TIE TIMES.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-08-10
PCnic at Gibbes.

The neighborhood basket picnic at
Glbbes Saturday last was largely attended.
Union was well represented and all re-
port an excellent spread. One of the
features was base ball game between
Gibbes and Sardis teams in the afternoon.
AFTER hard and closely contested game
Sardis won the victory, the score being
II to in favor of Sardis. The teams
were neck and neck up to the 9th inning
when the Sardis boys put on an extra
squirt and took long lead which they
succe; sfully held to the finish.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-08-10
City Four Hundred Years Old.

Our little friend Crystel Ray, formerly
or Union, now of Kissimee, Fla, con-
tributes very interesting write-up of
a trip to the hostoric city of st. Angus
tine. Fla. With her letter she sends us
an imprint of the coat of arms of Fer
dinand and isabel, the sovereigns Of
Dragon and CASTLE, also sprig of cedar
taken from tree at old "St. Mark'' or
Fort Marion, built four hundred wears
ago. These souvenirs are very much
appreciated. The article referred to will
be found on page four, and will be
found quite interesting.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-08-10
Was II You?

we heard good joke on one of our
plous candidates, who was ut the recent
speaking OF the State campaign. When
Iillman took his hand primary Us to
VINO was in favor of Prohibition as
against the present dispensary law.
inns gentlenan's hand went up as high
as his head, when he suddenly discov-
cred that certain eyes were upon him,
and he used that particular hand to
scratch his ear with. Was it you2
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-08-10
Don't Fail to Register.

The Board Of Registration held forth
IN the court house Monday, and they
were kept as busy as bees nearly all day.
Judging from the anxiety of the people
to secure registration certificates, we
look for heavy vote to be pole d in
Union county in November. Every
white man should assure himself that his
name is ona club roll and that his regis
tration ticket is in place.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-08-10
Preaching Next Sunday.

There will be preaching in the Graded
School building on factory hill next
Sunday. Services will be conducted by
the Rev. James Russell, evangelist, of
the South Carolina Synod. Preaching
at III a. m. and S.30p. m. All are in
vited to attend.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-08-10
They Have Arrived.

Have you seen that Wickless Blue
Flame Oil Cooking Stove, which has
been advertised in TIE TIMES for some
time? Well, there are some on exhibit
ton at The Union Hardware store, they
are beauties. Call in and have Mr.. Gar
ner show you how it works. He SAYS
they will do all.that is claimed for them.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-08-10
The First Boil.

Mr.. b. w. Sparks comes to the front
this season with the first open boil of cot
ton this 81 asOn. He sent the boil in
Monday, and there were quite number
open in the field.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-08-10
PrOfracfed Meeting.

A protracted meeting will begin at
Fosters Chapel next Tuesday, August
18th, conducted by the Rev. j. N. Isom,
assisted by Rev. S. III. Booth, of York
vile, 5. G. Everyone is invited to at
tend these services, and it is hoped much
coed will be accomplished.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-08-10
Local Schedule for Passenger Trains

TRAINS FROM COLUMBIA.
Arrive 10: :2Oa. m. Depart 10 30 a. m.
1:40p.m. 2:OOp. m.
TRAINS FROM sPARTANBURG.
Arrive IL AS p. m. Depart l :O5 p. m.
7:10p. m. 7:3Op. m
The age-herald., 1900-10-08
EFFECTIVE YESTERDAY
New Tariff Arrangements Between the
 Memphis Railroads

Memphis, Tenn, October 7.-Beginning today a traffic arrangement between the Choctaw the Little Rock and Hot Springs Western, the Illinois Central and the Louisville and Nashville Railroads. goes into effect under which a through service that is not dominated by what io known as the Diamond Joe'' Ra2ceExS, ,$ffr be- come operative. The Illinois Central and the two western roads named will run through cars from Chicago to Hot Springs through the Memphis gateway, as well as make connections here for other points served by the former. On the other hand, the Louisville and Nashviles new time card has been so arranged that the noon train from Little Rock and Hot Springs, over the Choctaw, will make connection with it's daylight express for the East
The age-herald., 1900-10-08
AFFAIRS IN MEXICO
Current News of the Neighboring
 Republic

City of Mexico, October 7.-Exchange on New York has fallen from no 10 92g95 Bankers do not anticipate a steady rise in silver The demand for Mexican dollars for China continues.
 There IS some talk in cotton manufac- turing circles of asking the government to remove the duty of seven cents per kilo- gram on imported cotton, but this relief would not help the situation much Those cotton manufacturers who prepared long ago for the making of high grade cotton goods are now reaping the reward of their foresight Everywhere mills are running on reduced time.
 The newspapers universally compliment Dr. Wilde, the Argentine minister to the United States and Mexico, who has been staying here for a few weeks. He made an excellent impression and devoted his time to studying how to increase trade between Argentine and this country.
 Promoters of a scheme for an alliance of the Latin-American nations with Spain are working hard to advance their pro- gramme, but there is no public interest Tn it and papers generally regard Mexico as finally and forever emancipated from Span ish influence.
The age-herald., 1900-10-08
ROYAL WELCOME
RMss
Extended to Prince Albert of Belgium
 and His Bride

Brussels, October 7.-Prince Albert of Belgium and his bride, Duchess Elizabeth of Bavaria, were received at the town hall this afternoon. The royal procession was warmly acclaimed by the populace. The Socialist members of the Municipal Council were absent from the ceremony.
 When 1t was over the royal couple ap- peared on a balcony facing the square, where school children were assembled to the number of 5OO0 The latter waved thousands of Belgian and Bavarian flags, W..ile the on-lookers generally cheered and waved hanukerchefs. The children then sang popular patriotic hymn. while the prince and princess reviewed them. As the Socialists kept their promise not to dem- onstrate in favor of amnesty and universal su--rage and as no hostile manifestations were made, the royal procession went on foot to the Bourse, where 1t was received with great enthusiasm.
 Prince Albert and the princess, surround ed by their suite stood at the head of the grand staircase and watched the school children and then the numerous societies march by, each delegation throwing a bou- duet at the feet of the princess
The age-herald., 1900-10-08
SUCCESSFUL SEASON LOOKED FORWARD TO University Football Team Has
 Gone Into Training, MADE UP OF GOOD MATERIAL Schedule of Games sArranged-Win Meet the Clemson North Carolina College
 Boys in Birmingham on
 Thanksgiving Day

University, October 7-(Special. )-The football team has been in training for some time and In view of the excellent material of which 1t Is composed, and the amount of work already accomplished, there is req son to expect a successful season. Arthur Wellborn, manager of the team, has engaged the services of Malcolm Griffin of the University of Virginia as coach. MT Griffin was for several years one of Vir- ginia's star players and Is thoroughly up to date on everything pertaining to the grid iron.
 Several of last years team have returned, and 1t is expected that several of the new men will develop into crack players.
 The manager has arranged the following schedule of games with other colleges:
 October 19 with the University of Missis- sippi, In Tuscaloosa.
 November 3 with Tulane, in Tuscaloosa.
 November with University of Tennessee, In Tuscaloosa
 November r with Auburn, in Montgom- cry
 November % with Clemson College of North Carolina, in Birmingham
 It is expected that the game with Clem- son on Thanksgiving day will be an excit- ing one. The Clemson boys have a fine team, and are in vigorous training This will be the first time university boys have played a game in Birmingham
 The game with Auburn in Montgomery on November IT will be eagerly watched by lovers of college athletics all over the State. The university team has not met the Au- burn boys on the grldiron for a long time, and each team Is eagerly preparing for the stru0Rla
The age-herald., 1900-10-08
SOUTHERN PROGRESS
The New Industries Reported in the
 South in a Week

Chattanooga, Tenn, October 1.-The more important of the new industries reported by The Tradesman during the week ending October are a botthng works in North Carolina; brick and tile works at Richmond and Roanoke Va; cement works in Ala bama; coal mines in Tennessee and West Virginia; cotton mills at Social Circle, Ga, Shelby, N. C., Goldville and Red Bluff, s. C., and Dallas Tex; damask mill at Roanoke Rapids, N. C.; electric light plants in Alabama Kentucky and Texas; an cleo tric power plant in Virginia; flint and field spar mines in Georgia; Touring mills at Fort Smith, Ark, Buck Grove and Jeffer- sontown, Ky, and Shreveport, La; foun- dry and machine shop and a furniture fac tory in North Carolina; a gas and by-prod- and a hosiery mill in Georgia; ice factories in Tennessee Texas and West Virginia; lumber mills in Florida, Kentucky and Louisiana; a patent corn, cotton and pea planter factory in North Carolina; a S15,O0O blaming mill in Kentucky; a s2O,O00 shuttle block factory in East Tennessee; a spoke and handle factory in North Carolina; tele- phone exchanges at Tuscumbia, Ala, Bonneville and Handsboro, Miss, AIbe- marie, N. C., and Pendleton, S. C.; a separator manufactory in North Carolina; ; a $75, 600 woodworking plant at Montgomery Ala.
The age-herald., 1900-10-08
HUNTSVILLE
Budget of News from the Historic Lit
 tie City

Huntsville, October 7.-(Special. 1.-The new gin and compress of the Alabama Cotton Oil Company, which has just en- tered the field in competition with the round bale plant, was compelled to shut down yesterday because of an accident to the engine Some pieces of the machinery have been sent back to the manufacturer for repairs
 Bricklaying has begun on the Lowe cot ton mill. A large force of men Is employ ed and the work will be pushed. The mill company has awarded d contract to a local firm for the boring of several deep wells from which the water supply and the pro- jected villages will be secured.
 The contractors who are building the Dallas mill cottages have so far completed forty of the houses
 Father Henry B. OGrady Catholic mis- sionary of Alabama, has gone to Florence where today he began week of missions in St. Josephs church.
 pr. Dewitt Miller, the we'll known lec- turer. delivered a lecture at the opera house last night under the auspices of the Aka hest Lyceum Bureau.
 The fall term of United States Court will be convened tomorrow morning by Judge John Bruce The court will continue four weeks, and the criminal docket is large.
 The Odd Fellows of Alabama continue to send contributions for the relief of their bretheren at Galveston. Since making an appeal to the subordinate lodges for con- tributions, Grand Secretary H. c. Weaver has received s4S1 .06 which has been for warded to Galveston
 Mr. Gilbert Rose and Miss Celestine Schuster were married at 6 o'clock this evening at the home of Mir and Mrs. Ike Wise, Rabbi Nathan Michnic officiating. Only few relatives and friends were pres ent. The bride is a daughter of MT. and Mrs. Isaac Schuster, formerly of Louisi- ana. The groom is popular young sales man in the employ of w. H. Well and Company.
The age-herald., 1900-10-08
Change of Ilusintss

From the Picens County News.
 Today the Alabama Alliance News be- comes the Pickens County News. In 1891 the paper was established under the name Pickens County News, and having recently come into new hands the paper goes back to the old original name. MT. E. R. Cal houn, who has conducted the paper since August, 1892, retires, and MT. w. N. Dale of Wilcox County, this state, assumes control as editor and publisher. The office remains at the same stand, and MT. Cal houn will be associated with Mir. Dale un- til January, and both he and MT. Dale want all the friends of the paper and the people generally to come and make the Pickens County News office their head quarters when they are in Carrollton. There is a hearty good welcome for you here. and we want you to come and be with us.