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^ Thi Judicial Convention.?The JudicialCou mention should be called to meet in Spartanburg Each ono of the other counties has a candidate and it would be unfair to hold the convention it a town where a candidate was residing, because a sense of courtesy and hospitality would preven him from doing his very best. Let the Chair ' % men of our counties call it at Spartanburg where our aspirants after the honors of the So licitor's office may spread themselves. We d< not even have a dark hone tied out here on *.h< suburbs of our town.?Spartan. We agree with our neighbor. Spartanburg it the place, under the circumstances, at which tht Judicial Convention should be held. Hot Wkatukh at thk North.?New York, June 20.?The weather in this vicinity for th< past few days has been intensely hot. The thermometer yesterday went up to a hundred, and to 97 at Long Branch. No such heat has beer known there in June for the past century. 207 deaths have been reported in the city during tht . past twenty-four hours. This is the highest hiortalify yet recorded this year, and has not often been exceeded in the heated seasons of former years. The summary of deaths for the i... j. i - . ... i -1 ?r i n-i? faair dutch uiijo ouuna n iuiui vi i tvuu. Sao Ct.Nninoji or Crops is Edukpikld.?Wc iiftven'l had a rain of any consequence in n "biontli, and the condition of crops?of corn especially?is alarming. A leading farmer of thie bommunity remarked yesterday that corn and _ Wheat crops wore growing so uncertain with ue that he had almost determined to make up hit tentiro grain crcp hereafter of oats. t)kath or a Collkok PmcsmBjiT.?Danville, Vs., June 27 ?The Iter. Jos. Jainieson died in Meokienburg County on Friday, and was buried here to-day. He was for fifty years a Melhodisl hiinister in North Carolina and Virginia, and foi many years college president in Danville. The funeral cortege was very large and imposing, an immense concourse of people being in attendance. Thb Majority Rule.?The Democrats of Anderson hare adopted the majority rule for theii Primary Election. If no candidate gets a majority at the first election they hare a second, dropping all but the two highest candidates. t= MARRIED. ~ NIX?-MoCREIGHT.?Married, in Union County, June 27, 188C, by Rer. B. O. Clifford, Mr. Jkssk Nix to Miss Eliza McCreioiit. ~ OIIITUARY. .0. HOWELL?Died, at her residence near PinkWey Ferry, on the lltli June, ult., Mrs. Mary llofrell, in the 77th year of ber age. frOWELL.?Died, at her residence near Mt. Tabor, on the 21st ult., Mrs. Francos Howell, aged 41 years. PLEX1CO.?Died, at the residence of hei broiDeis J. M. Plexieo, at Mt. Tabor on the 1st ult.. Miss Iletsy Plexieo, aged 76 years. I Consignees per Express at Union, S. C., Jam 30th, 1880. 8. 8. Stokes, C. B. Bobo, Kot. T. J. Jeter, W, A. Nicholson, M. P. Boyde, G. C. gkettlesworth, B. A. Millhousc, J. Willard & Co., Jas. Grant, J. P. MWltftra*. F. H. COUNTS, Agt. ?; * List of Unolaimsd Letters Remaining in the Post Office at Union, 8. C. for the week ending June 10th, 1880. Dillon, A. B.; Daniel, R. V. C.; Schmity, Rer. J. A.; Waldrop, H. J.; Wilson, Mrs. James. Held for Postage : Henderson, Gregory, Fishdam, 8. C. JAS. H. GOSS, P. M. NOMINATIONS. For Sheriff It. MACUETU. Tho friend* of Robert Macbeth announce htm a candidate for rc-clectlon to the office of Sheriff of Union County. The people of Union County know Sheriff Macbeth They know him to be one of the best men in the Statestern and inflexible in the discharge of hisduties, honor aide and honest In all his transactions, with a heart ful of the noblest impulses of man's nature. te. For County Commissioner. CAPT. BARNEY T. GLENN. Tho friends of Capt. U. T. Gleun announce him a candidate for the office of County Commissioner, subject te the decision at tho Primary election. Mr. Glenn is fbllj qualified to fill the office creditably to hltnftcrrfcnd to the aatlafactlon of the people, to. GILMER C. GI IKE It. The frienda of Gilmer C. Greer announce hlin as a candidate for the office of County Commissioner. Mr Greer's record as a soldier and as a cltlxcn is an assurance that if he la elected he will discharge the duties of the office In a way honorable to himself and to the best interests of the County. This nomination is made subject to the result of the Democratic I'rlmary election. to. For School Commlfisioner. jyjy - ? T SCAIPEC Hot. C. T. Scalfe is hereby offered as a candidate for the votes of the cltlsens of Union County, to fill the office of 8chool Commissioner, Mr. 8calfo is well known throughout the County, baring been raised In our midst and for a numlxr of years in actiro work bjfore the people, therefore ho noeds no commendation Ills comrades during the four trying years of war will remember that ho was always at the past of duty ami that be Is not less worthy of their confidence in time 01 ' pcaco. MANY VOTERS, to. \Y. II. NORMAN. Wc aro authorised to aunouncc W. II. Norman a can dldatc for ro-cloction to the offico of School Commission or of Union County, subject to tho sots of the peopk at thn Primary Election. to { D. A. TOWN8END, X* tho sucoess of our Free Schools depend* mainly up 'On the efficiency and capacity of tho School Commission or, wfe nominate MqJ. O. A. Townsond as a candidate foi -thatoffice. Ills education and an experience of sixteen .'years in Teaching eminently qualify him for this position, and we know ho will do hia duty. popular education.* HEV. J. s7 BAILEY. Ma. Kaitob:?We were very much pleased f Xvith yoftr remarks in I he last issue of the Tutu a about one parly nominal ing a whole Count j ticket, thinking or hoping the "first birds will catch all the worms'." We have uothing to My against adjr of the men rut in nomination in your lest week's peper. They are all first rait teen ; but aa many persdna in the County bavt known for some time that Iter. J. 8. IIAILKY was a candidate for the office or School Com mlsMoaer, We now aak yon to please publisl the setae. Mr. HailCy haa spent the prime oi his life In preaohing to '.he poor', and haa ofler heea necessitated to undergo the heavy burden of teaching and preaching at the suno tlme.-*While he Heeds the office hia friends do noi put his nairte In nomination on this ground alone { but on hia Own merits. We feel that In is competent to disoliargo the duties of the of floe and will do so aa faithfully and aa well w any man in the County. MANY VOTKK8. May 14 10 tf# 1) jo ltd Has l.osci been used by the Hottentot: in n variety of diseases. Prom these ru le prao t It loners the remedy was borrowed by the reel dent English and Dutch physicians by whosi recommendation it was emnlovml in i mt ?n? has since come into general use. Combine* * with Juniper end other desirable ingredients as in tho preparation of Knnkin's Contpouni Fluid Kxtraol of HuoIiu end JUtiiper, U prove * most reliable rentedjr fur Ifonretention or in oontineaoe tf Urine. Irritation, lnflamnistloi or Uloeretion of the Bladder ana Kidneys, Ston in the Bladder, (Iravel or Brick Dust Deposit Milky Dlseharges and Dropsical Swelling ii urnn, woman or child. Prepared onlj by Hunt, Rankin k T.amar Atlanta. On., and sotl by J. M. GIBUK8 & CO June 'Jo 25 2m. W -/. "* 'r' * 1 , V .? The State of South Carolina COUKTY OF UNION. s In the Court of Common Pleas. 1 ?. Hooker Sharp, ~| Plaintiff. To vs. I Uevivc Elizabeth Sharp, | Judgment. Defendant. J 9 To Abraham J. Qalltnan, Knight E. N. Fowler, Julius Fowler, Mary Going, Jacob Going, At1 lanta Sharp nnd Frances Scales, heirs at law i of Elizabeth Sharp, deceased, the defendant in the above entitled causo : YOU are hereby notified that the judgment in said cause, obtained in said Court for said > County (then District) on the 4th day of August, - A. D. I860, remains in full force and effect but I wholly unsatisfied, and that you are hereby rei quired to show cause within twenty days after t the servico hereof upon you why said judgment ) should not be tevi^ed according to the form, I force and effect of the former recovery, t January 27th, 1880. ltlON & McKlSSICK, i Plaintiff's Attorneys, 7*o Atlanta Sharp and Frances Scales : '. Take notice that the summons or notice in this k action, of which the foregoing is a copy, was filed in the office of the Clerk of said Court, for 1 said County, on the 30th day of January, 1880. ' Union, S. C., June 30th, 1880. ' ltlON & McKlSSICK, 1 Plaintiff's Attorneys. July 2 20 6L Auditor's Notice. THE Auditor of Union will open books at his Office, on the 1st day of June, 1880, to re! ceive returns and make assessments on Personal , Property. No assessment will be made this time on lands. If you have sold or bought land, since the assessment of last year, you should return the number of Acres you have sold or bought, to enable the auditor to enter the transfer on the next tax book. I will lemain at tho Auditor's Office, in Union, until I can arrange to come or send deputies, to the various Township appointments of last year?of which due aud timely notico will be given. See Handbills posted throughout the County for days and places to meet the Aditor. JOHN L. YOUNO, Auditor. June 4 2*2 8t Attention Farmers. A MEETING of the County Fair Association will be held at the Court House on Saturday, the 17th of July, at 10 o'clock, A. M.? The business before the meeting will be the election of delegates to the Summer Meeting of the Slate Agricultural Society, which takes place at Darlington on the 4th of August next, and business in connection with the next County Fair. A. W. THOMSON, Pres. D. P. Duhcan, Sec. July 2 26 3t Something New and Nice ?AT TIIE? MEN FRONT STORE I NAVE Just opened a select Stock of the freshest and choicest Shelf and Fancy Goods ever brought to Union, consisting of Canned Oysters, 8atmon and Lobster. Canned Pine Apples and other Tropical Fruits Finest Sardines, Choice Smoking and Chewing Tobacco. All qualities of Pipes, from a Meerschaum to a common Clay. Pepper, Mustard and Spices. Fine Cigars a specially. A CHOICE LOT OF TEA-CAKES, AND SWEET CRACKERS OF ALL KINDS. The Best French and other Candies. GllOC E It I E 8 : . TEAS, COFFEES, nnJ SUGARS, from the finest > to the Common Qualities. STATIONERY : Paper, Ink, Pens, Pencils, Envelopes, ' Erasers, ike., | Remember the GREEN FRONT. JUST ABOVE S. W. POUTER'S STORE. That's the place to get what you want, at the lowest prices and of the best quality. TRY ME, W. M? GIBBE8. June 25 25 if i GIN SAW SHARPENER. HAVING purchase the right to use the celebrated Coston Gin Saw Sharpener in Union 1 and Spartanburg Counties, we are prepared to 1 sharpen Gin Saws in any parts of those Coun r ties. This Saw Sharpener is undoubtedly one of the best machines ever used, giving the teeth of an , old saw the shape and working qualities of a , new saw. , Prompt attention given to saws seut us by ltail road. When requested we will visit a plantation or neighborhood to sharpen saws, but will work at reduced price when saws are sent to us at Union ' C. II. Apply to J. W. IIAKKIS &. CO., Union C. II. 1 June 25 25 lm Notice. BY permission of D. Johnson, Probate Judge of Union County, South Carolina, I will sell to the highest biddor, for CA8H, at Cross Keys, S. C., oa the 3d day of July 1880, Two Coppei 1 Stills and fixtures, one Crushing Mill, one Win ' chesler ritle (10 shot) and nny other properly which may be found as belonging to the Estali ' of W. t?. Davis, deceased. 1 0. H. SHELDON, ' June 17, 1880. Administrator. | June 25 25 2t MUT1UJS. 1 milK undersigned Will be at Ih'e KilioWing pin r -L cos at the dates below iianted fbr the purposi > of receiving bide for building aHll i*epitirin| 1 bridges at those places : - Beaty's Bridge (on Tyger River.) July 0, 1860 1 Hamilton's Bridge (on Tyger '*) " 10 * ' Thomson's Bridge (on Forest) ? IT " > By Order. W. L. QOUDBLOCK, Wn. Hill, Clerk. C. B. C. C. > June 1 i 23 it note Lost. nOMK lime since the 1st of April, was ios s ij one Note, signtd Jefferies A Lynn. Face o note a little over $000. The finder will be re - warded by leaving the same with Mr. 8tokes a the office of the Union Timtt, or delivering to lit v subscriber at his place of residence. 1 W. JKFFKRIKS, i Forest lloinc, 8. C. 1 tOT All persons are warned to not to trad tor said note, as We will not pay the same to an, outside party. JK?FEIUKS A LYNN. 1 June 18 24 It ' ^ Hats, Hats, Hats, ii n in/??> 11 AT?, *0R HATS, Jf # CLOTH HATfi la fact all kind* of Halt fof ?ile nt I J. T. HILL A CO'8-. Dreadful Slaught FOR THE NEXT I WIIjTJ OFFEl NEVER! HEARD OF IN THE Bleached and Brown Homespun, all widths and q Medium Dress Goods at 65 cents on the dollar. Plain and Fancy Grenadines at 45 cents on tho d< Piques from OJ to best made 121 cents. Grass Linen and Duster Linen, greatly reduced. Towels and Napkins linlf price. Ladies Hats from 5cts apiece up. Calicoes from G cents up. Bushing llutlling, Laces and Hamburg Embroide Ribbons and Flowers very Cheap. Ladies Shoes, Shippers and Hosiery, at remarka Gent's Summer Cassimeres. In English and French Goods'wc will sacrifice rej sold at the same low prices. REMEMBER, THIS 8/ T^AST T W C And customers coining in three weeks from now gnins.so call early and get the choice of the bargaii Positively no samples given under any circuuiBtai D. LEADER IN LOW PRICES, O June 25 25 TO "THE" ANI PEOPLE G-E 01 UNION C WG are in receipt of our Spring Stock of Goodt taste, with tke view of ple&sing in STYLE, QUALIT And we are satisfied thnt if you will call and exami your interest to patronise home Merchants instead nnything by cnlling to see the following goods, wbi BLACK DEE MOMIE CLOTHS, LACE BUNTING, CllEAM AND BLACK BUNTING, FIGURED LATTICE, WORSTED DRESS GOODS, I PACIFIC LAWNS, CORDELETTE FOR LAI VICTORIA LAWNS, and White I LANGUEDOC LACES, BRETONNE LACES, TUSCAN LACES. L Jaconet Editings an<l Insertion, Trlminlug Nilks and Satins, NOTTINGHAM LACE. * SILK AND LINEN 1 LADIES' AND QE LADIES' AND MISSES' WII GENT'S FAF KID 1 LISLE TH PERSIAN VKIL.] SILK TISl ALL FOlt HALI3 THAT NO ONE CAN ( J T H I L I April 23 16 ! I I'LAGO-'S 1 IMPROVED PATENT LITER PADI J Nmi Gets Hud. Cam mm Made ami Strbmsyn Duiiis. Lam* r Twicb ai X*M0. naMM O?N? iniMi CUBES ? QhIIs m4 few, M lim fiwiliid way A Rkmsitiis, flHfl\ I WMHN CsUwmo, ^^ \J .111 i*-?u feakMM, ? TImm Pad* Oara all DImm br a bsorpUoa. no Noxious PUU,Oils,or Potxonous Mr<liclr>?si ? ' uca. Bold rt all i^oMim, or east to Mall Hold l?y I>r. II. F. Ruwln, No 1, . E?it Union, N. . Jhy 14 17 l?m 1 Qen(*i and Bojrn CM raw Unln. A LARGE SUPPLY AT KICK k McLURBS April '28 16 If ? , Paints; oils; Varnish AND Dye Stuff*, of all kinds, for sale, cheap i . foretell, at J. T. lliLL & ?a*'3< ??I - ? - er in Dry Goods! TWO WEEKS El BAKOAIIVS UP-COUNTRY BEFORE. tualUies, at Factory prices?two per cent. off. >lUr. ries, at less tbnn halt price, ble low prices. gardless of cost; an<l all otber goods, will be iLE WILL ONLY W EEKS will not be able to get the benefit of these bar18. ice during this sale. C. FLYNN, -w ' PPOSITE UNION HOTEL. i <r LADIES, INBRALLY 0 U N T Y. 3, which was purchased with great care and 1 Y una PKICES, ne our. Goods and Prices, you will find il lo of sending your orders off. You cannot lose cli we will be PLEASED to sliow. ISS SILKS, FRENCH ORGANDIES, AND BEAUTIFUL FIGURED COCHECO, LAWNS, 'lain and Dotted Swiss Muslin, lies UNDER WEAR. t Goods of every Description. ?/i TIN RIBBONS, SA TIN STRIPED RIBBONS, BROCADED RIB ROSS, GROS GRAINED RIBBONS, LND all shades of ribbons, 4 I AND KER CHIEFS. NT'S CRAVATS. ITE AND FANCY IIOSE. fCY ilOSE. READ GLOVES. [NG, SUE YEIEIJVO. . AT PRICES 30MPLAIN OF, AT j & GO'SIf ffewGoods! New Goods! GRIE1AT ATTRACTION, OUR PURCHASES OF SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS, A UK now oomplete and we invite the ntten/V lion of purchasers to our very full lines of Ladle* I>re** Good*, White Good*. Fancy Good*, Glove*, Hosiery, 30TT0NADKS. LINENS. TWEEDS, CASSIM RRE8. REABY MADE CLOTHING, HATS,-SHOES. GROCERIES, &C. Call and see ui and we will trfke pleasure in ihowiag what Wo have, Wheihe'r we sell or not. RICE & M'CLURE. April 23 1U tf P. M.' 0 < I BEG Leave to announce to m surrounding country, that I have with a Handsome and Varied Stoc SPRING C0NSIS1 Bunting, MusliiiH, Lawns, Biqnes, Cambrics, Suiting's, Linens, Damasks, Hosiery, Corsets. Prints, Parasols, Umbrellas, Ruchings, Gloves, Porflimory, Sonpw nnd :o GENTS FURNI! CASSIMERES, TWEEDS, COT' \ :o CLOT] BOOTS, SHOES, And Straw O oo :o GROCI IN fact everything that is to be NO TROUBLE TC POLITE AND ATTE SAMPLES SENT TO ALL Pi A PPL I P. M. O April 9 1 The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF UNION Iii the Court of Probate. 11V DAVID JOHNSON, Jr., Judge of Probate in Union County. WHEREAS, James Munro, as Clerk of the Courts of said County, lias made suit to me to grant him Letters of Administration of the Estate aud effects of JOHN J. E. GREGORY, deceased. These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and Creditors of the said JOHN J. E. QREQORY, deceased, that they be and appear before me, in the Court of Probate to be held nt Union Court House on the 12th day of July next after publication hereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to shew cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not he granted. Given under my hand, this 27th day of May, Anno Domini 1880. DAVID JOHNSON, Jr., Judge of Probate. May 28 21_ 7;? It. W. Ham., Laurens. 8. 8. SToKfot, Union HALL & STOKES, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, U NION 0. H., S. 0. WILL practice in all the Courts of this State. Prompt attention given to the Collection of Claims in all parts of the United States. Deo 5 49 If Gent's Shirts. GENT'S Dress Shirts and Furnishing Goods. Agent for Keeps' celebrated Shirts, the cheapest and best in the world. RICE & MoLURE. April 23 10 If Ladies' Shoes. LAD1E8' Baltimore and Philadelphia made Fine Shoes. Ladies Newport or Sandal Slippers. Just received nt RICE & McLURE'S. __Aprll 23 10 If TO THE LADIES! MIIJ.1NF.RY AT COST! I WOULD inform my friends and customers that from now until about the middle of July, 1 shall sell my Spring and Summer Millinery AT COST FOR CASH. MY Hats, Trimmings, Ribbons, Silks, Flowers, Luces, &c., hare all been marked down to Cost prices, for Ca$K only. ' MRS. J AS. GRANT. June 11 23 2nt THOMAS KINKEAD COLUMBIA, S; C.< WITH JAMES CARY A CO.; WIIOLKSALK IlKAI.KtU ill BOOtS AND siidES; no. 2?> w: Baltimore st., opimsitk uAxotfift rfaarf; BAIjTIMGRF. Mareii ii ^ 10 tjms* Old Pa|f?rii for Wttlei JjlNQUIRE of tkis eft*. ( OH EN. " ' * * ~~ 1 y Customers of Union, and the just returned from the North k of GOODS, PING OF Braids, Ties, Scarfs, Silk Hannkerchieite. Edgings, Insertings, Brocades, Ribbons, Doylies, Napkins, Towels, Nainsooks, Collars and Cuffs, otlior Toilet Artlcle?. 3HING GOODS, rONADES for Men and Boye' Veai*. SINGhats, caps, <ls in till styles^ 3RIES. i found in a First Clrtss tlouae* ) show Goods. U TIV E SALESMEN. 01NTS OF THE COUNTY ON CATION O H E N. [4 If The State of South Carolina, THE COUNTY OF UNION. In the Court of Common Plcasr Madison II. I'ridmore, in liis "| own right, and as Administrator of the estate of Thomas Pridmore, deceased, John Pridmore, Permelia Ctfp^ Maybury, Nancy Dyers, and Win. T. Neal, Samrftona: Plaintiffa. against For Jacob Pridmore, Elizabeth r Brown, George Pridmore, Relifef .Julia KendrieW, Melinda } Davis, Elizabeth Coyle, J as. Complaint S. Neal, Julia C. Keel, Mahala Pridmore and Robert Served Macbeth, as Sheriff 6f Union Cotrnfy, Defenidttta. To the De/endanta, above named i YOU are hereby summoned irnd required to answer the complaint in this action, which is filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas at Union, S. C., and to serve a copy of your answer to the said cofriplaint 6n the subscriber at his office at Urfion, 8. C.t within twenty days after the service hereof, exclusive of tho day of such service; and if yon fail to answer the complaint within the time aforesaid, the plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded In the complaint. Dated Union, 8. C., 17lh Jane, 1880.' DAVID JOHNSON. JR., Plaint iff* Attorney. I , 1 James Munro'; | seal | Clettt; I 7*o the De/endanta, Melindd Ddvls; Jdmcs 8; Neal and Julia C. Keel : Take notice, that the Summons herein; of which the foregoing is a fcopy, was filed in I lie office of the Clerk of the < ouft of Cbromon : Pleas, for Union Coririty, lit Unldn; 8. C.; On the I 17th day of Jttne, A. D. 1880. Dated at Uitlon, 8. C., 17th Jufre; 1880. DAVID JOHNSON, JR., Plaintiffs' Attorney, Union, 8. C. Jurife 4r> tit Notice of Application for Charter, fllHE undersigned he?cHy give rtotice that X thirty days fioift this date they will; according to the provision of an AH passed February 20, 1874, entitled "Art Abl lo provide for granting certain Charters," apply to lite Clerk of the Court of Common l'leas rind General Sessions for the Connlv of I'ntnti a v.? "A. "FkitM, Hope Mhd Chatity Aid and Ueuevoleat 8ocicty" at Ml. Tabor. J: IIARVY RROWN, 8uELTON SMITH, 3. F. IIOWELL. . Jltne 11. 1880. 4t? H. L; FARLEY, At!*rnc| at I?a* nn4 Real EMale Ageiit. STARTANDURfl, 8. C. Pfompi attention given to all huaiuess. _ ^t011 - ? ' IjT fcay State Shoes, Every pair warranted not to rip. r*r aloat J. T. HILL ft CO'8. I Save Your Rags. s l/YN'R cent a pound will b^ Mil at UmAw fv-J Office for any quantity cf clean, dry, wblt rags. > R. M. STOKES.