The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-08-21
BUFFALO

school trustees, consisting of Messrs
Riley, Todd and Brown, held meet
ing last week which resulted in the
election of the following teachers:
Prof. Jas. H. Hope, principals; Miss
Annie Louise Green, Newberry, Miss
Ava Allen of Clova, Mrs. N. P. Wade
of Seneca, and Mrs. J. c. Swygert,
Jr. of Peak. The latter two are new
teachers who will fill vacancies caus-
ed by the resignation of Mrs. Nellie
Riley johnson and Miss Jessie Vivian
antly remembered here, she being one
of the teachers in the early history of
the school and was loved and admired
by everyone for her many admirable
qualities. 1t is a source of great
pleasure and satisfaction to the peo-
pie here to know she will again be q
member of the faculty. The fall ses-
ON opens September IA, and under
the management of this able and ex-
perienced corps of teachers we pre-
dict for the school a prosperous and
successful year.
Mrs. Jos. L. West and children, who
have been visiting friends and rela-
tives near Camden for the past two
weeks, returned home Saturday.
Miss Ava Allen, who was one of the
attractive and efficient teachers here
for the past year, spent few days in
town last week with friends and ac-
quaintances; from here she went to
Spartanburg where she will spend a
week with her friend, Miss Inez Wood
before returning home.
Mrs. w. B. Todd and children, W..
have been visiting relatives in An
derson for the past two weeks, re-
turned home Sunday. Mr.. Todd going
for them in his car, he reports the
roads in splendid condition.
Rev. w. F. Gault, who has been as
sisting Rev. Mr.. Shealey in revival
at Grover, S. c., for the past two
weeks, returned home Saturday. He
states they had glorious meeting:
plenty fried chicken and country ham.
and fruits of every description. Fish
are plentiful, he says. He was told
it was nothing unusual to catch from
the Edisto river cat fish weighing
from fifty to sixty pounds. That is
fish,"
Next Saturday evening on the pub
lie square, the candidates for mag
istrate of Buffalo will address the
voters of this place. Much interest
centers in this race Judge }. T..
Quinn, the present incumbent is of
fering himself for reelection, and is
opposed by Messrs J. G. Cogdell. A.
T. Sumner and R. d. Liner These
gentlemen are all good men, and it is
generally predicted that the vote will
be pretty evenly divided.
The mill here will close down the
21st of AUGUST, and start up again
the 1st of September, by request of
many of the operatives this ten days'
vacation was given. Mr.. Bennett, the
courteous and accommodating general
manager is constantly on the lookout
for the comfort and enjoyment of nl>
help. Some will go to the mountains
Of North Carolina, some will visit
friends in the country, while others
Will remain at home and enjoy a
much needed rest.
at Pacolet with his father, who is in
very feeble health. He was accom-.
panied by his sister. Mrs. Cromer.
who will remain at his bedside until
there is change in his condition.
Mr.. w. Otto Bryson, one of our
most enterprising young men, return
ed last week from North Carolina
where he made arrangements with
| some large fruit grower to furnish
him fruit for the fall and winter. Mr..
Bryson runs in connection with his
ice cream parlor, an up-to-date fruit
stand where he carries a choice line
of select fruits, which he enjoys a
liberal patronage.
Mrs. Rufus Salley and children of
Salley, arrived last week, and will
spend some time with her parents,
Mr.: and Mrs. J. H. Riley on Duncan
Heights.
Mrs. G. M. Lybrand of Union spent
Thursday last with Mrs. Y. w. GauIt
at the Methodist parsonage.
Mr.. G.. ID. Easterling, who has been
the popular and accommodating drug
gist for the Buffalo Drug company
for some time. resigned his position
last week. and went to his home at
BennettSYille where he will annana in