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The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-01-24
GOING 70 DECAY.
A Sad Picture From the Country.

"A Sdu xfctEFc FROM tOc COufIry.
Should a stranger take trip
through Union county he would nat
urally conclude that the bottom had
about dropped out. Along the coun-
try roads on either hand numbers of
large, comm odious residences. often
two stories high, can be seen which
evidences the fact that in days gone
by prosperous fafmers occupied these
pretty homes. One can well picture
in his mind the numbers Of fine cat
tie, fat hogs, strong mules and sleek
horses, strong draft wagons, hand
some buggies, and may bo comfort
able carriage, q yard full Of cackling
fowls, and number of healthy and
happy frolicksome children around
the festive board, laden with good
things, the product of the fertile and
productive soil. The surrounding
fields of beautiful, waving grain, the
rich meadows, and the babbling
brooks, along which the cattle could
be seen lazily grazing, illustrating
the state of perfect happiness and
contentment. A pretty picture, is it
not?
But sad the picture of today. These
same large houses, with tho broad
acres stretching ont around them,
nave grave yard appearance---a
relict OF the past, fast passing away.
The out houses are half rotted down,
the roofs are half off, the fencing has
disappeared, the yards are full of
weeds, the porch is rotten and falling
down, the glass are broken in the
windows, the weather boarding is
split aud storm beaten, ard the winds
sigh through the vacant rooms while
the rain is driven through the broken
windows and doors. The floors have
partially rotted away, the chimneys
have collapsed, and the roof has been
torn and warped by the ravages of
the storms. The former happy oc-
cupants are no more to be seen about
the place. A family of negroes per-
maps occupy one wing of this once
handsome home that is still fenable
by the stuffing Of rags in the broken
panes to partially obstruct the wind
and rain. And the former owners,
who once lived there in happy con-
tentment, kept the home so sttrac-
tive and comfortable, where are they?
What has become Of them? Why is
this decay and wreck allowed to 90
on unchecked? One can hardly re-
press sigh upon beholding this evi.
dence Of desertion and negligence
1t would seem that the former occu
pants had been called hence and that
there were no others to take their
places. .
When one encounters such sights
all along the road, he cannot help
thinking that sad state of affairs
exist in the country, and he is lost
in wonder, go to what is responsible
for this thing Can it be as tie
| all cotton policy that has brought
this about? Has it been bad man
.iHent ,I Of the farm that has brought
iubth NCor ~ S~---..~---- - ss>.--
turns as to discourage the farmer TO
such an extent that he has abandon
ed his home on the farm to seek moro
lucrative employment elsewhere?
Have these once prosperous farmers
gone to town and turned their plan
tations and homes over to the tender
mercios OF the ignorant and careless
| negro? We aro unable to say what
is responsible, but it is a terribly
evident fact that the condition is de-
plorable. JNo r Ar
-
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-01-24
Local. Laconics.
fAPPRSysAgsS~ OF INTEREST ABOUT TOWN
PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE

yxEss& -

Neryous Diseases cured. 80 day,
treatment, $1.0O. J. H. Mason 6
Co., Hancock, Maryland. 29.1y
Mr.. Chas e. Graham, of Gross Key.
was in Union on business Tuesday.
Mr.. D. P. Rosey, of spartanburg
was on;a visit to- our city Saturday.
Mr.. R. 'r.sFoster, of & Jon esvllle @
was in town Thursday on business.
Mr.. 1no. ,sprouse, sr., of Kelton,
was in instowa'Thursday.
Mr.. Jno. g, Carey left Monday for
few days. visit to Washington.
Mr.. r. F. Fowler, of Kelton, spent
few days fn Union this week visit.
ing at The home Of his sister, Mrs.
H. A. Dunbar. -
DR.. Webb'Thomson, of spartanburg
was shaking hands with his friends
in Union Sunday. .'T
- Messrs. y. d. aallmas, and John
Little, Of Kelton' were IN Union Tues
day. . Ses.,s. @s' eos -
Mr.. W. K. Livingston, manager of
the company store at Lockhart, left
for trip to Georgia.
Mr.. G. 8. Escott. travelling repres.
entative of the Mill News, OF Char
lotte, N. G.. was in town Tuesday, in
the interest Of his paper.
Mr.. Jas.sM. Blair Of Spartan nburg,
3. O., representing the Virginia Caro-
lima Chemical Co., was in town on
business Tuesdayss r. .Erf
: Rcd hot Ribbon Sale, Beginning
Monday, Jan. 81 at Mutual Dry
uooos oo. Y sssskSiSE st 1t
A force Of hands are on the road
from spsrtanburg to Union erecting
the poles for the Bell Telephone line.
Dr., Mason's DepiIatory removes
superfuous hairs permanently from
any part OF the body. 81 90 asbox.
land. - 81 T.
Rev. W. L. Brown has moved from
Morristown; Tenn, to Crab Annie
Tenn where be, has a Aourishing
charge. 90 q ;sysgk.& "s5i 81 =
.here h. - be Wedding at lock.
hart onsFeb. 9th, of Mr.. olarence
Wilburnzto Miss Irene Mickles r.,
FOB SALE-Four good farm mules
ior casn or good papers. Apply to
4-6tp .D. * ~ r .,,, g s
40 E.ysgT EcEsSsf w.
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The February "AreHa.U

The Rev. r. Heber Newton's views
OF the ethical and sociological signi-
hcance Of Anarchism," published in
the January number Of The Arena,
are supplemented in the current issue
by an essay from the same pen on its
political, economic, and religious
causes. 1t is worth reading, and will
especially interest the clergy.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-01-24
Money to Loan.

l have money to 'oan il amounts of
$500 and upwards Oh improved farms
at z per cent interest. No COM
mission except a reasonable attorney fea
t"r preparing necessary papers.
10 V IL nrp,Sc
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Salary Increased.

Rev. Sam Y. Croeoh, of Kc}ssp
was in Union Thursday and sncut n
very pleasant hour with the editor.
Rev. Creech is certainly onnreci-
ated by his congregation at Kelton.
HIS salary was raised one hundred
dollars this year. This is the second
time that his salary has been raised
one hundred dollars, each time since
ne haS been on his present charge.
Mr.. Ceeech is one Of the most ener.
getic and pushing workers in his
Masters vineyard, that it has been
our pleasure to meet, and, by his
kind disposition has gained a hest of
friends throughout Union county.
May he be- spared to long life of
usefulness in his work.
WANTED SEVERAL PERSONS on
char;totrf ana good reputation in each state
zone IN mis- connty rcQuircU to rrrrcscnt
anu adN crtise old established wealthy busi~
@ ness mouse OF sol id financial standing SALARY
SeOO weekly with expenses additional. ali
payable IN cash each Wednesday dircct from
mead Offices. Horse and carriage furnishcI
Whcn necessary. references. Enclose self
addrcsscd stamped envelope. Manager GIG
oa1toh hulldlng' Chicago. 38-16t
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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1902-02-21
Republican Committee Meeting.

The Republican Central Com
mittee Of Lincoln county met in
Toledo Tuesday afternoon, Chair
man J. Henry Penn presiding and
Ike Derrick, secretary pro Tern.
1t was voted to hold the pri-
maries on the 25th. inst and the
county convention on the 28th.
The convention will be called to or
der at 1880 a. N.
Following will be the represent
alton Of the various precincts, based
upon the vote cast for Congressman
Thomas H. Tongue in 1900.
Toledo, 10; Siletz, 10; Yaquina
a; Newport, 6; Elk City, 4; Little
Elk, q; Nashville. 2; Beaver Creek
4; Big Elk, 2; Alsea q; Kern, 2;
Morris, 2; Tidewater, 2; Five Riv
ers, 2; total Sc.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1902-02-21
Call for Convention. .

To the Socialists of Lincoln County,
Oregon:
You are hereby notified th1t a
mass convention of the socialist
party is hereby called to meet at the
court house in Toledo on Wednes-
day, the 5,h day of March, A. D.
1902, at 10 o'clock a. m. Said
convention is called for the pur-
pose of perfec,ing a permanent
county organization Of the Social
ist party and also to nominate can
didates for the various county off,
ces to be voted for at the election to
be held on the I'd day of June 1902,
end the transaction of such other
business as may come before the
convention. The new election law
requires an attendance of 100 or
over ior the Socialist party to get a
place on the official ballot, therefore
every comrade that possibly can
should attend.
Dated this 10Th day of Feb, 1902
]. w. Parrish, Chas. A. Dick
T. B. Butler, Committee of Branch
No. 20, S. P.
Thos. Coombs, Sam. Hill, H. H.
Cook, Committee of Branch No.
S, S.P.
John Farley, R. Kent, Mr.. Sper.
ry, Committee of Branch No. 7,
S. P.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1902-02-21
"A new assortment of baby CAPS

n new assortment Of baby caps
at Mrs. Wygant's.
Attorney B. +. Swope went OUT
to Albany Wednesday.
Born-Feb. r6, to Prof. and Mrs.
X. r. Holm, daughter.
A carload of fresh groceries lust
received by G. R. Schenck & Co.
Joshley Brown of Siletz was a
passenger for the valley Wednes.
day.
Miss Mabel Davis of Yaquina
was passenger valleyward
Wednesday.
Hon. r. A. Bensell of Newport
was passenger home from the val
ley last night.
County Clerk J. H. Lutz re-
turned last night from business
trip to Albany.
Miss Maggie Hurley returned
tuesday from several weeks abb
seuce at Siletz.
w. II. Buoy is looking for
ranch home in the Alsea Bay
country this week.
Remember the meeting of the
Lincoln County Fair Association
next Thursday, the EFT.
No communication will be pub
lished in these columns unless il
bears the signature of the writer.
We must know the name of every
correspondent.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1902-02-21
Try those Io-cent gloves at

Fish'e.
Drop in at G. R. Schenck & Co S
and see the new goods.
Father Bucher of Siletz had busi-
ness in the city yesterday.
Try our waterproof shoes. Nc
Donald & Hall Bros, Siletz.
If you want the best hat for the
least money, 60 TO I. P. Fish.
Fred Stanton of Siletz was in
Toledo the fore part of the week.
Postal Clerk Charlie Litchfeld of
Yaquina had business in the city
yesterday.
Clover, timothy, orchard grass,
bromus and Kentucky blue grass
seed for sale by Otto Krogstad.
Merchant John Ostedahl de-
parted Monday morning on a
month recreation trip to San Fran
cisco aud other points.
Mrs. T. P. Fish departed Tues
day morning for Portland TO visit
relatives and friends and purchase
spring and summer stock of mil
linery and dress woods.
DR.. S. S. Thayer has fine buck
board in the process of construct
ion, When completed it will have
no equal in this latitude. The
trimmings are to accord with the
doctors aesthetic tastes and COM
pleXion. James Anderson is doing
the work.
Don't forget the meeting of sub
scribers to the stock of the Lincoln
County Fair Association next
Thursday afternoon. the 27th inst.
At this time it is hoped the balance
OF the 900 shares desired will be
subscribed. Be there and aid the
good cause. Remember the date.
AT the expiration of three years
service as mayor of Pendleton the
city council and citizens of that
city presented DR.. Fred Vincent
with a beautiful solitaire diamond
ring in recognition of his efficiency.
Doctor Vincent's Toledo friends
are pleased to see bin thus appre-
ciated, aud are holding him up be-
fore the world as an example for
all mayors to follow. Who'll be
the next to merit a diamon ring?
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1902-02-21
ESTRAY NOTICE.

There is red roam heifer, about
about 8 years old, no marks or
brands apparent, running with nv
cattle The owner will please take
her away and pay for this notice
"A. DUNDoN.
Feb. 81, 1902.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1902-02-21
Wantsd--An Appointment.

Mr.. Brinter: l wish to ask as q bor
sonal favor dot you doll the man who
abboints der judges und der clerks
oo' so many OF us vas sidding ofer hero
wondering, init bowed heads, how would
We conduction ourselfs do be abbointed
una yust ven der baper comes oud
mere vas names vich hat nefer been
more curing any previousness, und
scarcely are zitisons do de election
l admission dis NIT much reluctens
because l hate to see anyding Amer
lean mixed ub nit such an OCCASION
vich means SO much to me und dor
rest uf der nopility.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1902-02-21
THE DEVILS DREAM.

The devil sat in the editors chair
The editor was away
Watching the flood of the murmuring tide
AS it rolled from Yaquina Bay
And as he gazed on the beautiful scene
His big heart was filed with glee
For from the CLINT of its silvery sheen
Came views of Futurity.
He saw in its bosom Toledo fair,
AS she nestled in the hills,
But none of her past was pictured there,
Nor none of her present ills
No longer the rugged and fern-clad heights
Frowned on the valleys below;
No longer the scars OF the Fire Fiends might
Told mutely, their tales of woe
Those hills are now covered with grasses green
And dotted with grazing kline;
Fair vineyards and orchards thereon are seen
Instead OF The stricken pine
The highways no longer an inclined plain,
The wicked boys JOY and pride
Where sidewalks, plastered with mud and rain,
Afford them place to slide.
Those ancient inclines are all terraced now
With steps built of granite strong,
And christians no longer, with clouded brow,
Swear as they're slipping along.
But they walk erect, as the christian should,
With sober and stately gait
No longer wishing that old Herod could
Those youngsters annihilate.
And the devil saw in the mirror bright,
Still another change take place
Where pedestrians disappeared from sight
Down in Hill street mud's embrace.
Covered deep with stone is this thoroughfare,
With foundation of concrete hard,
And mansions are casting their shadows where
Spreads smooth, firm boulevard,
Big ships of all nations their cargoes bring
When the tide comes from the sea,
And no longer the great iron horse is king
Now it's King Prosperity.
And Toledo, queen OF the vast domain
Caressed by the setting sun,
Sends out on the breeze DER vale and plain
welcome to everyone
Where money is an object, buy
of T. P. Fish.
New goods this week. C. R.
Schenck & Co.
Albert Martin of Silets was in
the city Tuesday.
Wanted-One hundred children
to fit shoes at Fish's.
Willie Simpson OF Elk City was
in Toledo Wednesday.
John Micek of Roots was in the
city the fore part of the week.
A select line of coffees, teas and
spices, always on hand at Gather
Bros store.
If you want the best cigar in the
world, you will find it at George
Landreth's place.
Three tons of the famous Blue
Ribbon brand of canned goods just
received by G.. R. Schenck & Co.
When in town and in search of
bargains call on Gather Bros. in
new building corner sd. and Hill
streets
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1902-02-21
Greatest Clubbing Offer Of the yeor.

Greatest Clubbing Offer Of the year
During this month only we will
make the following clubbing rates:
THR LEADER and Weekly
Oregonian. $o M
lHE LEADER and New York r.so
.'.... .......... I.5o
IHH LEADER and McCall's
..'.... I.50
IHH LEADRR and Pacific
HOMESTEAD. .. ro
Samples of above papers can be-
seen at this office. If there is any
paper you wish not mentioned
here, call and see US.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1902-02-21
local I'm BRIEF.

YiiuBa OlrCle NO. RI, women OF
Voodcraft, last Friday night was
ajoyed by large audience. A
rief, but high grade program was
'llowed by the usual supply of
hoicc refreshments, with popcorn
alls and original Valentine verse
cts on the side. A shooting match
vith the bow and arrow, with a
cart tor a target, was participated
p by large number. John Turn
age was the champion archer and
eceived handsome teapot in rec
ignition of his superior skill with
weapon of the original Ameri-
ian. Mrs. B. H. Boles couldn I
ihoot q little bit and was awarded
ibeautiful comic valentine. The
entertainment closed with a tribute
ot respect to dog called Bingo.
Perhaps you have heard of him.
Another enjoyable evening is placed
% the credit of Syringa Circle.
We understand the Toledo Hotel
building will be demolished this
summer and the owner, Valentine
Theil, will erect cottages on the
site. The present manager of the
hotel, c. R. Ellsworth, has leased
the building recently vacated by G.
R. Schenck & Co. and will convert
i into hotel. The change will
probably be made in about three
months.
The books for the listing of real
estate for sale by members of the
Lincoln County Board of Trade are
Pc now ready aud those who
scsMish 70 avail themselYeaaf tie
Brivilege may do SO by calling on or
sending description and fee to the
secretary, Otto 0. Krogstad, Toledo,
Oregon. The fee is from 50 cents
up, according to the length Of de-
scriptiOn Of property,
Mrs. S. A. Powers. who has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. c. E.
Hawkins, departed Tuesday morn
ing for her home at Clarksville,
Ark. Mrs. Hawkins accompanied
her as far as Pueblo. Col, and will
also visit Leadville, in the interest
OF the Women of Woodcraft, OF
which order she is one of the grand
managers.
Q. L. Gray arrived last Friday
night from McMinnville to take up
his abode in Toledo. 1t will be re-
membered he purchased the Greg
son sawmill and residence property
some time ago. He expects his
family to arrive to night.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Blower and son
Cecil of Mill a were in the CITY
Yesterday. Mr.. Blower reports
that the mild weather has caused
some of his fruit trees to bloom,
which places them in danger OF
frost.
The ladies aid society will hold
Its next meeting with Mrs. Rite
DERRICK Tuesday afternoon, March
4. Each member is urged to be
present and, if possible bring car.
pc, rags.
Sheriff Ross departed Wednes.
DAY morning for Portland in charge
OF the McCullen children Of New.
port, consigned to the Boys and
Girls Home.
Thomas Harrison Of Beave,
Creek was in the city Tuesday at
lending the meeting of the Repub
lican County Central Committee.
Henry Wells, who had been visit
ing his brother Stony, returned
Tuesday to his home at Corvallis
DR.. M. M. Davis is reported seri
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1902-02-21
I. P. Fish undersells everybody.
County warrants good as cash at
I. p. Fish's.

In the city Tuesday.
J. H. Doty of Yaquiua had busi
ness in the city Monday.
Ed Meaker of Yaquina had busi-
ness in the county seat Monday.
Express Messenger VIM. Toner
of Yaquina was Sunday visitor in
| Toledo.
Suits made to order from Oregon
manufactured goods at Gather
| Bros.
Surveyor Jim Derrick went up
the road Monday On business Tor
the county.
Miss Anna Chambers went over
to Siletz Wednesday for visit with
her mother.
Wild Bill Smith of Bald Mount
ain was enjoying himself among
Toledo friends last Saturday.
AT actual cost. Our stock of
mackintoshes, etc., until they are
closed out. Yaquina Bay Mer-
camille Co.
Seeding time is here. You
want fresh garden and field seeds
in bulk. I keep what you want.
Otto Krogstad.
Andy Porter, the altitudnious
civil engineer from Sugarloaf, ar
rived on the train from the east
yesterday evening.
G. L. MoCaulou, in charge of the
tailoring department at Gather
Bros A fit guaranteed. Patron
ize home industry.
Shoes and clothing will be sold al
10 per cent discount to make room
for our large spring and summer
stock Yaquina Bay Mercantile
Co.
Mrs. John Watkins of Drift creek
returned last night from a visit
with her daughter near Albany.
She was accompanied by her sou,
who resides at Heppner.
Mr.. and Mrs. K. M. Bergen and
six children arrived Wednesday
evening from Slayton, MINI. Mr..
Bergen has purchased the DR.. Rich
ranch now occupied by Mr.. Buoy,
and will take possession about the
middle of April.
Little Eudelle Bcthers, daughter
of County SUPERINTENDENT and Mrs.
George Bethers, was seriously i'll
the latter part of last week, the re-
suit of being given the wrong med
icine. She has about recovered
from the effects Of the mistake.
George HoeAein of Yaquina was
in the city yesterday. He has pur-
chaed the Henry W'ulf residence
property on the north side and will
bring his family to Toledo within
few weeks. His change OF To-
cation was prompted by the desire
TO give his children the benefit of
first-class school.
Do you want to invest in some
thing better than a Texas oil gush-
err For every pound of grass seed
bought from me worth 10 to IL
cents you will surely realize one ton
OF hay worth several dollars. I |
will supply you with sufficient for
a start of the leading kinds of grass
and garden seeds. Otto Krogstad.
Tuesdays Oregonian contained
an item OF $4,000 which Senator
Mitchell will recommend for va
quina Bay ia the appropriations for
rivers and harbors. This is for
survey work in the proposed re-
moval Of bars between Yaquina and
Toledo. AS such bills must orig
mate in the house, Congressman
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Number 81
LITERARY RECITAL.

BY request of many friends, Jessie
Buoy, will give literary recital at
Woodmen Hail on Monday evening
March 8, 1902.
The literary work is all original
and the following program will be
rendered:
vocal oolo' o'...,,......,.,.,. FRED Ross
When the Wind Blows in from the
oea ''....... ..............
FRIENDS Observation-Disclosures.
RIVER Fog Observation-Disclosures.
A Rift in the Clouds ds..........
Yocol SOLO o'.....,,...,,,..H HALLE Buoy
The Countries of the Pacific. ........
oh the River. Observation-Disclosures.
NeViiselilane. ................
A Fishing Song ...
Doors open at 1880; program be-
gins at 8.
Admission, IS cents; children, 70
cents.
Tickets on sale at Landreth's
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1902-02-21

A whole carload of sugar just
received by the Yaquipa Bay Mer-
camille CO. Want sugare
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-09-19
The Judgment.
Published by request. I


1 dreamed that the great judgment morning had
dawned and the trumphet had blown,
dreamed tlat the nation had gather'd to judg-
ment before the white throne;
From the throne Came bright, shining angel and
stood on the land and the sea.
And said. with his hands rails d towards Heaven.
that time no longer TO be.
CHORUS-Ard Oh! what weeping and waiting
when the lost ones were told of their fate;
They cried for the rocks and tn, mountains. tn ey
prayed but their prayers were too late.
The r.ch was there but his money had melted
and vanished away,
pauper he stood in the uds nent, his debts were
too heavy 10 pay;
The greatman there but kis gteatness, when
death came, was left far behind,
The angel that opened the records not trace Of
his greatness could find CHo,
The widow was there, and the orph ans God heard
and remembered their cries,
No sorrow in Heaven, forever God wiped all the
tears from their eyes;
The gambler there, and the drunkard and the
man|who sold them their drinks,
With the people who gave them their license-and
together in hell did they sink. CHo.
The moral man came to the judgment but his self
righteous rags would not do
The men who cruciied Jesus had pas ed off as
moral men always do;
The souls that had put off salvation Not to might
I'll be saved by and by,''
No time now to think of religion at last they had
found time to die. CLIO.