Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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PV H l-'or tlic Tliucs. B. From Skull Shoals. B Mr. Editor :?Since I last wrote you we have HE -C ?' had a pretty severe drought, which lias consid| erably injured the cotton crop, causing it to shed | the under leaves and small bolls to a great ex| tent. The plant up to the 10th of July was ) smaller than it has ever been known before, and J then forthrec orfour weeks its growth was unpref eedented, and had it not been for the recent drought it would probably have made an nverH ago yield. p. Fine seasons are now visiting our land and j tho prospects aro good for future supplies ; but < the staple crop being late, ami much injured, tho standard farmers do not anticipate more than two-thirdsof a crop at most. This immediate neighborhood, however, has suffered more than the adjacent settlements. There was on the 12th, at Abingdon Creek I Church, a Sabbath school celebration, which was largely attended and conducted with "decency and in order." Several short speeches wore delivered in the forenoon by the Superintendent, teachers and others, and nice premiums, in the way of useful books, were awarded to the more meritorious members of the school. In addition to the regular lessons the students have, eincc March, answered correctly more than one thousand questions, which, in writing, were proposed at one nicctfiig to be answerea at tnc next?some of the young ladies answering between two and three hundred each. The next subject for discussion in order?in which all parties participated with a commendable zeal?was a bountifully filled tablo in the grove, which was well calculated to delight the eye and satisfy the appetite of the most fastidieus epicure. This part of the programme being ended, the party repaired again to the Church, , where a question box was opened, and the many questions propounded gave rise to much varied and interesting discussion. In justice to all, it is a pleaure here to s;ato that in the community in whioh Abingdon Chureli is located the gospel has had a wonderful effect. A few years ago numbers of this community had nover once heard the good news of salvation, but through the indefatigable energy and zenl of Rev. John Tollison a good house has been erected and partly finished, and a permanent church,established; and a more orderly or better disposed congregation will rarely be found in any community. What the great Apostle of tho Gentiles saul of himself to the Corinthians, might with propriety be here repeated with regard to the pastor of this Hook. "And I, brethren, when 1 camo to r you, eeme not with excellency of speech, or of Ir1' wisdom declaring unto you the testimony of God. For I determined not to know anything among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. And I was with you iu weakness, and in fear, and in muoh trembling. And tuy speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of tho .Spirit, and of power. That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, bnt in the pow.cr of God. For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not f"a"J ?cr ^ .. . _ God hath ohesen the foolish things of the world i to coufound the wise: and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound tho things which are mighty. And tho world by wisdom knew not God, but it pleased God by the fool ishness of preaching to save them that believe." Long may this venerable servant of the Master .live to manifest his usefulness, and to wave the bloodstained banner of the cross over the fallen sons and daughters of Adam. Respectfully. W. M. F. Cold Blooded Mubdkii.?The colored camp meeting wliioh lias been in progress near Abbeville since last Friday, ended Tuesday with a cold blooded murder, in a few yards of Ike pulpit. Hiram Weems was fatally shot by Lewis Grant. The facts are as follows: About 10 o'clock, Lewis Grant and Hiram Weems were joking each other, when Grant lost control of his temper, ran about ten steps from his victim, turned and deliberately fired, the ball enterinir about two and a half inches above the Jcfttejro* ? erprfoflrih about two hours. After firing, Grant dropped his carpet-seek and pistol case, and ran in the direction of the court house. The crowd, which consisted probably of about seventy-five persons, seemed paralysed for the time and let the fiend escape. A Nice State or Tiiinos.?Now York, August 19.? A Wilkesbarre dispatch to the Herald says, thirteen arrests were made Saturday of rioters, and all were brought to Wilkesbarre under strong military guard. The strike in that region is stronger than ever, and an old miner asserts that it is purposely kept going by paid agents of President Frank Gowen. Trains are stoned daily, switches turned, holders rolled on the 1 tracks, and other similar acts continue At Plymouth, where soldiers deing picket duty have been shot at after dark, farmers are being robbed oontinually by roving gangs of men, and the farmers are about banding togethei to protect their crops. Cost or Collbotino Taxes in Mauion.?For -collecting the State and County taxes during the. wintm* of 1875-76 County Treasurer Stoobcr received $2,429 ; in addition to which he was prevented, by the timely interference of tho Hoard of Coanty Commissioners, from making an extra grab of $651 81, to which ho was not enti|ed. The County Auditor received during the ume year, $1,800, making a total of $4,229 for /he collection of taxes for that year. This year the County Treasurer received $800 ; the Audi tor's, salary, $700; for assessments. $179; total, $1,579?a difference of $2,CoO, which is saved to the tax-payers.?Merchant mnd tow*** OpUTARY. PALM BR.?Dm, on the lOthAug., 1877, at the Residence of her eon, in Union County, Mrs. Nancy Palmer, in the 66th year of her age. She woe a good neighbor, an ardent supporter _ of thecaueeof Christianity, and was for .'1*2years an highly esteemed member ef the 1'acolet Baplist Church. Ever patient through her long bodily afflictions, only waiting for the Master to bid her "come up higher" and enjoy the rest that remalnelh for the righteous. Mother, thou art gone to rest, We will not weep for thee, For thon art now where oft on earth Thy spirit longed to be. Sister, thou art gone to rest ; Thy toils and cares are o'er; And sorrow, pain, and suffering now Shall pee r distress thee more. m Senator M. C. Butler informs the Washington correspondent of the Philadelphia Times that ho is not the counsel for Senator Patterson, as | has been reported. The correspondent adds.* ( "Upon the affidavits of the legislative commit- ( tee, a warrant will be issued for Chamberlain, ] who is charged with being concerned in the erobezzlemeut of over 8:100,000, or of conniving at | misappropriation. There are three different , cases against Cnrdozo, wherein that individual misapplied appropriations, and that Moses and | Lee arc mixed up in millions of fraud. Geuc- . ral Butler is not prosecuting or defending any of these people!" ' ' - Jl I' =? ( The Executive Committee. OF the Union County Agricultural and Mechanical Society will meet at the Hall on 1 the Fair Grounds, on Saturday, tiic 8th of September. A. W. THOMSON, Ch'n. Aug 24 33 2t Tlic Amuml Meeting. i OF the Bonrd of County Commissioners will he held tlio T..?..laV !.? - ... J ... All claims against the County, not already Audited, must be presented, properly attested, nt that meeting. 1). 1'. DUNCAN, C. C. C. W. Hill, Clerk August 24 33 2t IVtiUcc to Creditor**, IN pursuance to order of Hon. L. C. Northrop, Judge of the Seventh Circuit, dated and filed this day, in a cause pending in the Court of Common Pleas far Union County, nil persons holding claims against tno r.stntc or Trillium it Long, deceased, are roquirod to present and establish the same before me, in my office, on or before the first day of October, next. CHARLES BOLT, Clerk of Court. August 20, 1877. 33 Gt Fretdi Turnip Seed. ITNOlt sale nt ' RICE. McLURE & CO'S. July 27 29 If Pine Wood For Sale. CORDED Pine Wood, near Town, for sale at $1 per Cord. Apply to J. W. McLURE. Aug 17 32 2t To the Creditors of I. M. Gregory THE creditors of I. M. Gregory will oblidgo me by informing me of the amount of claims they hold against the estate of the deceased, in order that 1 may know how to net in settling up the estate. 0. S. GREGORY, Trustee. Aug 17 ^ 32 3t* Notice to All Tax Payers. THE County Board of Equalization will meet for the transaction oCbusincss, on the first Monday in September, at 12 o'clock. 16T Time for receiving Tax returns will expire next Monday, D. JOHNSON, Auditor U. C. A ng 17 32 8t V^UTABLE FARMING LAND FOB SALE. milE Plantation of 808 Acres, on Mill Creek, _L bounded by lands of A. Lindsay, I). T. Farr and others, being a part of the estate of the Hon. T. N. Dawkins, deceased. This plnce has a sufficiency of Timber unci Bottom LuiicIm on it, also is a comfortable dwelling. Apply to J. W. McLUKE, Agent. A..? 1 n oo A GOOD BARGAIN OFFERED. AS I intend moving to the West, I will sell one hundred and seventeen acres of lands, about three miles from Union C. H., bounded by lands of Jessie Robinson, Sliadrack Jolly, Farr, and Johnson and Lottie Becknell. " It is well timbered, lias a good Orchard and a comfortable Cabin. A good one-horse farm is cultivated on it this year. I will sell it for about one-half what it cost me. W. 13. BECKNELL. Aug 17 32 3t BEEF! BEEF M I WILL open on the 15tli inst., at the old Stand of Dunn & Burnside, a Market of fresh Ments, where all who call can and will be accommodated with the best the market, affords, low for cash, and cash only. 11. F. BUIGGS. Aug 10 31 3t STATE ARMS ! STATE AWSI A?*u persons in Union County having in their posession any arms or accoutrements belonging to the State are required to deliver them to the undersigned, in accordance with General Order No. 1, issued by E. W. Moise. Adiutant and Inspector General of the State of South Carolina. Persons refusing to comply with this order will subject themselves to the penalties imposed by the 16th section of the Act passed March 1874, in reference thereto, which are severe. F. M. FARR. Capt. Com'g, Johnson Rifles. Aug 10 81 3t COTTO N GINS! STEAM ENGINES PLOWS AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. PERSONS wishing any of the above will do well giving us a call before purchasing elsewhere. WE CAN SAVE YOU MONEY. GIBBES & GO Aug 8 20 2m The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF UNION, In the Court of Probate. BY JOS. F. GIST, Judge of Probate in Union County. WHEREAS, Charles Bolt, as Clerk of Court of Common Please, hath applied to me for Letters of AdmlnUtrsiin" u~ -* VII i IV! MUIID UI JOSHUA P. DAW KINS, late of Union County, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kiudrod and creditors of the said deceased, to be and appear before me at a Court of Probate for tlio said County, to be hotden at Union Court House on the seventeenth day of September 1877, at 10 o'clock A. M., to show cause, if any, why the said Administration should not be granted. I Given under ray hand and the Seal of the i Court, this seventh dav of August A. D., i 1877, awd ItT^he one hundred and second year of American Independence. JOS. F. GIST Judge of Probate. August 10 81 tit New Crop Turnip Seed. AFUIjI. supply of all kinds of Turnip seed, from the must's celcbrnted seed establishment, just received by A. IRWIN & Co. July 20 28 tf Sheriffs Sales. BY virtue of Sundry Executions to nic directed, I will sell, before Union Court llou?e door, >n the first Monday in September next, within ihc legal hours of Sheriff's sales, the following property, to wit: j All tlio interest that John C. Tinsley has in the town lot located in the town of Union where- ' 911 Adeline Tinsley now lives, belonging to the c Estate of John Tinsley, containing seven acres, A more or less, bounded on the South by Main street, West by Itev. B. G. Clifford, North bf < William Muriro and East by N. B. Farr'JpMtV , Levied on and to bo sold as the property of John . C. Tinsley at the suit of G. S. Loundcs. AI-SO I One fire proof Safe. Levied on and to be sold ' as the property of William 1). Humphries at I H.n Quito of T M t. f\. .... A IViltin... Bimio &. Co. ' If the terms of sale arc not complied within five days after the s lc the property will be reBold at the risk of the former purchaser, on the following snlcsday. It. MACBETH, S. U. C. August 11 1877 312 3t The State of South Carolina, 1 CO 17NTV OF UNIOV. In the Court of Probate. Charlotte Sumner vs. William Lawson. BY virtue of at. order from the Hon. .losepli ( F. Hist, Probate Judge of Union County 1 will sell before Union Court House door, on the flrat Momtny-m fttptcmbci nnl, wlrhtti t%e liorn'9, >< of Sheriff's rales, the following property to wit i All that tract of land located on Tygcr River, * Union County, know as the John Lawson plaoe, t containing two hundred actcs, more or less, bounded by lands of Jasper Lawson, Coleman Lawsou and others. That out of the proceeds of said sale to pay the costs of the proceedings of this case and one hundred and fifty dollars to the demandant, Charlotte Sumner, for her Dower, with interest thereon from the seventh day of July 1873, until paid. The balance, if any, to the Defendant. TERMS OF SALE, CASH. It. MACBETH, S. U. C. August 11 1877 Jf2_ 8t The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF UNION, Tn t.lin fniirt of P rr*l,r> tn Hy JOSEPH F. GIST, Judge of Probate. To William F. Harnett and Elizabeth Harnett his wife, Micajah Sparks, Jesse Bobo and Corric Bobo, greeting : YOU arc required to appear at the Court of Probate, to be holden at Union for Union County, at the expiration of twenty days from the service hereof (day of service excluded) to show cause, if any you can, why the Heal Fstatc of WILLIAM J. SPA11KS, late of snid County, deceased, situated in said County, and particularly described in the petition of Robert F. Hay and Charlotte Ray his wife, E. Benrdon and Amanda Bearden his wife, Jonathan Lee and Elizabeth Leo his wife, Wm. B. Bailey and Sarah Bailey his wife, Levi Sparks, Carpenter Sparks, Jesse I.awson and Mary Lawson his wife, William Lawson and Milly Lawson his wife and Susan Bobo filed, in this Court asking that partition of said premises be tnndc between you and tlictn as the heirs at law of the said William J. Sparks deceased, should not be partitioned and divided between said parties, according to their respective rights therein ; or if n partition can not be had without material injury to those rights, then for a sale of saiJ said. Given under my Hand and Seal, this fourteenth day of August lit the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-seven, andjn the one hundred and second year of American Independence. ) JOS. F GIST, J ska i. j Judge of Probate. To the defendants William F. Harnett and Elizabeth Harnett his irife. Take Notice, that the Summons in this action, of which the foregoing is a true copy, wn.s filed in tho office of the Probate Judge for said County on the ltith day of August 1S77. WALLACE & McKISSKK, Plaiutitl's' Attorneys. August 1G 1877 82 Gt The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF LNION. , In the Court of Probate.' lly JOSEPH F. GIST, Esq., Judge of Probate. To Robert J. Hughes, Mary Hughes, Sarah Brown, Mary A. Brown and dough Glenn, greeting : YOU are hereby required to appear nl the Court of Probate, to be holden at l uion Court House for Union County, on the thirteenth day of October, A. D. 1877, to show cause, if any you can, why the Real Estate of ROBERT F. GLENN, deceased, situate in said County, (not specifically disposed of in his will.) bounded by lands of W. A, Sims, Mrs. Jane Glenn, W. R. Briggs, estate of Mrs. Jane Hughes and the Goudclock Place, containing five hundred acres, more or less, should not be partitioned or sold for division, allotting to the petitioner, William J. T. Glenn, one-sixth part hereof, and (be remaining five-sixths in equal portions to the said Robert J. Hughes, Mnry Hughes, Sarah Brown, Mary A. Brown, and dough Glenn ; deducting fromsharcof W. J. T. Glenn, tho amount charged thereon by the will of said Robert F. Glonq deceased, and paying the same to the children (at the late Gideon A. Glenn. Given under ray Hand and Seal, this seventh day of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-seven and in the one hundred and second year of American Independence JOS. F. GIST, ( . "1 Judge of Probate. ska1.1 To the defendants, Robert J. Hughes, Mary J/ughes, Sarah iirown, Mary A. Jirotrn ami Clouyh Glenn: Takk Noticr, thut (lie Summons in litis notion, of which the foregoing is n copy, was tiled in the Court of Probate for Union County, at Union, in the County of Union, on the sevcutli day of August; and that the object of this action ro to 1 obtain partition of the premises above described to be made among the owners thereof by Commissioners appointed for the purpose, as to obtain a salo thereof to be made and a division of the proceeds, if a partition cannot be made without prejudice to the interests of the owners. No persoilnl claim fs made against you. ** - < 811 AND & M UN HO, , Attorneys for Petitioner. August 7, 1877 81 tit New Style Print*, Ac. PK1NT8, I'laid Osnaburgs, Domestic Ginghams, Cottonndes, Cuban Tweeds. All of which arc for sale cheap for Cash. OBE & HUMPHRIES. May 4 17 tf A* FIRE ! PTR.E I! Emir. I I I :o: DllUG STORE. OUR Friends ami Patrons are informed tlint wo have opened our Drug Store in the luildiiig in rear of Spears & Cotton, formerly ecu pied as the Post Office. Give us a call vhcrc you can find a full and complete stock of DRUGS, MEDICINES, Chemicals, Oils, Notions, Spices and Dye Stuffs, ind all other articles usually found in a complete stocked Drug Store. Our purchases being made with great care, ind always at lowest ensh rates, we feel confilent wee an giving satisfaction both in quality of joods and prices. Thankful for the patronage heretofore received, ind hoping to merit a continuance. We are very Respectfully, (UHBKS & CO. Aug 3 20 2m FEMALE ACADEMY. UNION C. H., S. C. FALL TERM OPENS SEPTEMBER SI, 1877 CHARGES FOR TWENTY WEEK8, Academic Department !?2"> 00 Intermediate 20 00 Primary " $ "? 00 to .S15 00 Pupil charged from date of entrance till close af term. MRS. M. S. CLIFFORD. Principal. * Aug 3 30 2m "BtF. RAWLS & CO. Drugs and Medicines. ^ FULL supply at !? r. HA? I.JS it I'O fi, No 1, East Union. July 20 28 If Patent Medicines. BKADFI ELD'S Female Regulator, Simmons' Hepatic Compound, Sarsnpnrilln anil Yellow Dock, at 11. F. KAWLS & GO'S. No. 1, Hast Union. July 20 18 tf Pure Medicinal Wines. AND Liquors, for anient 11. F. KAWLS & CO'S. No. 1, Kast Union. July 20 28 tf French Candies. AFRESH supply of Fancy Candies, at 11. F. KAWLS & CO'S. Np. 1, East Union. July 20 28 * tf Cod Liver Oil AND Lime, for sale at. 11. F. KAWLS & CO'S. No. 1. East Unirn. July 20 28 tf_ Paints and Oils, PAINT Brushes, for salo at 11. F. KAWLS & CO S. No. 1, East Union. _Julyj20 28 tf Seed Wheat 1710K sale at ? 11. F. KAWLS & CO S. No. 1, Euil Union. July 20 28 tf COTTON OIi\S! riTH E Subscribers linve been appointed Aeeuti JL or uve justly populiyr AVinship C!ot(o:i (iin. and are prepared to supply those Gins, nisi Gin Gearing, COTTON PRESSES, SOItGlIUJI CANE MILLS Circular Saw Mills, A.* very rctltKtotl Pricct*. Persons wishing to purchase any ot the nbov< will please call at our store, or send to us foi Circulars anil price list. F. M. FAIIR & Co. July 20 28 2ui Wheat and Corn Grinding. TlioniHOii Mil Ik. 1MI K subscriber, having charge of th( time-honored and popular Thomaor \iaiM ..?v4?-u- .it) rwij, wtmur rotor m tucpub lie that the Mills have lately been repaired by t competent Millwright who has put things it "apple pie" order. A good Kurekn Smut Ma chine and Corn Screen are nttnehed. Fcrringt free to all mill custom. Persons detained foi the night will lie accommodated with good Sta blcs for their teams. Lovers of good flour are invited to tiring theii wheat. Those preferring the crisp johnny-cuke, sweet "dodger" or good hominy, can have them if they will bring corn. Skill Sloals, June 23. J. C. SPEARS. June 21) 2"> 2m Land! Land!! Land!!! rnilK Lands of JOSHUA P. DAW KINS, dc1 ceased, amounting to about two thousand acres situate in Union County, North of l'acolet River, are offered for sale in lots, and on terms to suit purchasers. For further information apply on the premises, to the undersigned, or to Munro & Monro, Stecdmau & lia wis, or Shaml & Munro, nt Union C. H. B. F. DAWK INS, J. W. TENCll, N. K. TENCH, SARAH DAW KINS. May 18 11) tf THE DAVIS VERTICAL FEED SHUTTLE Sewing Machine TTTHICH, FOR RLRGANCR OP FINISH, VV 0TRRNOTH. DURABILITY. 8I1IPLICI. TV, Ease of operation and Range of Work, lius no equal, is now offered for sale at greatly REDUCED PRICKS?from up, according to style of Machine. The "Vertical Feed" i? a peculiarity which pertains to the DAVIS only. Address, W. L. KI'PS, Agent At Austin & Co.'s Drug Store. Spartanburg, 8. C. June 8 22 3m Preserve Your Fruit. WK have just received a stock of the latest improved Fruit Jars, for putting up fresh Fruit, and would advise all our friends to use them, as it is a much cheaper and better process than the old style of preserving. RICE, McLUKE & CO. July 27 20 tf RICE, McLDRE & CO., ltKAI.KRS IN l>ry G oods, ? ARE now receiving their supplies of SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS, to which they invite the nttention of purchasers. These goods were bought upon the most ADVA XT AG HO US TEH MS, nnd arc offered at very I,ow Price*. 1* R INTS, BEST STANDARD PRINTS, 8Jc. CASH. DRESS GOODS. Embracing a variety of FABRIC, STYLE and QUALITY, from 12Jc. per yard, and upwards. M TJ Tu I IV S . WHITE AND COLORED MUSLINS, AND PIQUES, VERY CHEAP. HOSIERY, GLOVES &C, Hosiery, Gloves, Corsets, Silk and. Lace Ties, Ladies' 2-Button Kid. Gloves, at $1 per Pair. HAMBURGH EDGINGS, from 5 to 75c. per yard. LINENS. TA11LK LINEN, NAPKINS, D OYLIES, MARSEILLES QUILTS, &c. Cottonades, Linen Drills, Cassimeres, &c. II ATS. THE LATEST STYLES, AND IN GREAT VARIETY. HOOTS A1ND SHOES, We sell both LADIES' and GENT'S SHOES, which we warrant. READY-MADE CLOTHING, in great variety of Style and Prices. Everybody areinvitcd to call and examine our Stock before purchasing elsewhere, as we are satisfied we can please you, both in Goods and prices. Call early and secure bargains. RICE, McLURE & CO. April '27 16 tf ; NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED BY FOSTER & WILKINS, AT Prices to Suit the Times. WK havcjnst opened a complete assort men t of Goods', such as wa usually keep, con; sisting of r FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC 1>RY GOOD^ for Ladies' and Gentlemen's wear,. BOOTS AND SHOES, of the best quality. licuUy-Mudo Clothing, | Gent's and Bodies' Hats, ; HARDWARE, Wooden-Ware, &c., &c. All of which have been cnrefully selected, an?I purchased upon the most favorable terms, and i at the Lowest Prices, and wj propose to meet any fair competition with CASH IIUYERS. Give us a call and examine our Goods and test our prices before buying elsewhere. FOSTER & WILK INS. April 27 16 If GEE & HUMPHRIES. New Goods Arriving. OUR new Stock of Dry Goods, Groceries, Ready-made Clothing, Jlats, Notions, &c., is coming in rapidly. Call daily and examine. "Every day brings something new" to our store. OKE A. Hlllfl>n wi wo April 20 15 if Nlar NliirtK and Collar**. BEST grades of Star Shirts and Collars. Will take special orders, with measures, for the same. OEE & HUMPH HIES. May 4 _ 17_ lt*>h| LlMor Kotlonn WE have crcr handled, at (SEE & HUMPH HIES. May 4 IT tf lloMiorj and (Slovoi* III HO M the commonest Litle Thread to the best _C Silk. Prices to suit the people. GEE k HUMPH HIES. May 4 17 _ tf lioady-made Clothing. PRICES FOR HARD TIMES. GEE & HUMPHRIES. May 4 17 tf, IIhh. llatn. A FINE Stock of Hats, from the commonest Straw to thebest handmade Fur. Styles ana prices up with the day. GEE & HUMPHRIES. May 4 17 if J Fancy ('AHHiniorcH. AFRESH supply of Fancy Cassiniercs, from tho celebrated Oharlottsrille Woolen Mills. GEE Sl HUMPHRIES. May 4 17 If