Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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r f REPORT OF THE CONDITION OV TUB Merchants' & Planters' / NATIONAL It A N K / OF UNION, f At Union, in the State of South Carolina, a the clote of butinete, *t 1?/ day of December, 188(j RESOURCES. Loans and discounts..... SOI.OIO 0 Otordta(W.l^r> 1,014 8 * U. S. Bonds "to secure dir dilution?.. 00,000 01 U. S. Bonds on hand 15,000 0< Duo from approved reserved agents 8,800 8: . Due from other National Banks 18,l&0 0' Kcal estate, furniture, and fixtures. 2,700 D Current expenses and taxes paid... 2,870 f> Bills of other Banks 005 0 Fractional paper currency, nickels and pennies 282 3 Specie 20,414 0 Legal-lender notes 6,751 0 r..r,,i it ? I'-.... (6 pr. ct. of circulation)..... 2,700 0 I LIABILITIES. f Capital stock paid in GO,000 00 Surplus fund. 0,000 00 Undivided profits 7,000 76 'National Bank notes outstanding... 63,400 00 Dividends unpaid ^ 100 00 ^Individual deposits subject to check 73,700 01 -iriuia cdrfificatcs of deposit 4,727 77 i Totai $206,804 63 f Statu or South Carolina, V County of Union, ss: f I, E. II. Wallace, Cashier of the above-named Bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is truo to the best of 1113' knowledge and belief. E. 11. WALLACE, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 7th day of January, 1881. IIOBT. W. SIIAND, | Notary Public. f , Correct?Attest: F. M. FA UK, j mm- A. II. FOSTER, I Directors W B. D. CULP. J I jan n i It Farmers and Housekeepers, LOOK TO YOUR INTEREST! TIIE NE II FIRM OF Boberson & tail ARE DAILY RECEIVING AN EXTENSIVE AND COMPLETE STOCK OF GROCERIES ! CONSISTING OF Hacon. Corn, Flcur, Meal, Salt, Lard, Coffee, Sugar. Molasses, Clieese, Spices, imported Olive Oil. w^iNlN^L) UUUUS In greit variety, ami of the very best and most reliable brands. All of which they will Bell at the Very Lowcmt l*riccn. We respectfully ask our f.icnds, and, in fact' all who have their own good at heart to call and see us at the store occupied by S. W. l'orlcr, before buying elsewhere. ROBERSON& GRIMBALL. Jau 13 1 tf IF YOU WATT Great Bargains NOW 13 YOUR TIME -? ^ T O 6 K T T II K 31. "|"N consequence of ill health I am compelled to jl. ku 0111 ul mercantile business ami have concluded a sale to other parties of my remaining stock of Uoods?the sale to lake effect some weeks hence. In the inecn time 1 propose lo HJKLL OUT ALL I POSSIBLY CA\ AT VERY REDUCED PRICE S. YOU CAN GET flIT n TI B A D n A T v ct M V V M 1# AJL M V* XX 1 it O YOU NEVER GOT BEFORE; FOR A FEW WEEKS ONLY A T S. W. Porter's. Jan 13 1 tf SALE Of COUNTV F K N O E. fl^IJlv County Line Fence, dividing Union J. County from 8purtanburg, erected tinder the Fence Law, will be sold in sections to the nignesi nniuera, at 1110 following places on tho the days staffed : W. S. Gregory's Store, Monday, Jan. 81. C. 1*. Urowa's Store, Tuesday, Feb. 1. West's Mills Wednesday " '2. Sulphur Springs Church...Thursday 11 8. Kennedy's Mill Friday, " 4. Dbayton villk Township. Spencer's Mill, Wodncsday Fob. 2. Mo. Thompson s Thursday Feb. 8. mf One or mord of the Hoard of County ConamisI sioners will be in attendnnoe at eooh place and males the sale. I Oy order of the B. C. C. . I II. II. ROBINSON, Chairman. Jso 14 1 8l A Safe For Sale. AMI of Mosler, Bahmnnn ti Co's. improved v/ Iron Safes, with combination I?ock, and V nearly new, can be bought at a bargain. ApW gly at the Tinas Office. ^ . . Jao 1 I tf Hm * . [ : L Public Salii ?or? VALUABLE PROPERTY t T WILL sell at public auction, at Sims Towi . L ten tuilcs East of Union C. II., on Saturday January lfttli, between the hours of 11 A. M ami 5 1'. M., to tiie highest bidder, for citsli ^ the following valuable property : D A15 Acres of Cjioori IaiimI. 0 2 l.OOOlhs Nice Pork ? Homo raised. 7 1,500 Bushels of Corn. 9 000 Bushels Pons. 2 8,000 Bundles Fodder, y 2,000 Bushels Cotton Seed. 200 bushels < this seed aro of the best aud most prolijic i 9 the Country. q One Buggy. A \f..l~~ . m ir 1 w [j -x imuiv.i j iu Jin.? i. uaguns, Plows, Plow-stocks, Plow Gears. q lloes. Shovels, Spades, i\it<l in fact every in _ plcuicnt necessary to stock a farm iu first clas 3 style. - HOUSE1IOI.D AND KITCHEN FUUNITU1U J PHILIP C. DAVIS. 7 i u TlieSS^ite of South Carolina co if* xj; of uxio.v. In the CoiirTtM* Probate. BY DAVID JOHNSON. Jr., Esq., ^Probal Judge for Union County. ^ WnnnnAH, w. w. Scott, hath made suit to me to grant him letters of Administration of the estate and effects of Cll AS. W.SCOTT, deceased. These arc, therefore, to cits and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said CI1AS. W. SCOTT, deceased, that they be and appear before me, in the court of Probate, to be held at Union on the 24th day of January next alter publication hereof, at 11 o'clock A. M., to show cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under uiy hand ami Seal, this Oth day of January, Anno Domini 1881, and in the 105th ycai of American Independence. DAVID JOHNSON. JH., Judge of Probate. Jan 7 1 ^1* GLORIOUS NEWS! FOU PIANO lllJYFltS. LAHGE Reduction in the prices of the favorite Southern Gem," the most popular Pianos in America. Over 50,(100 now in use. Sold by us for 10 years past with splendid satisfaction. 7 Oct., large.size, Rosewood Case, beautiful tone, only $170. 7J Oct., large site, great volume oj tone, ?200. 7,^ Oct., Square Grand, 0 strings, Magnificent Case (jinest made) only ?250. Stool nuil Cover with each. At these prices the best and cheapest Pianos ever sold by any dealer North or South; 1 o days test trial; tl years guarantee. Easy installments, with small inincrease on cash rates, lluy a Southern Gem, aud you are absolutely certain of getting a bargain and reliable Piano. Address, for Fall 188(J Price List and Catalogues, LUDDEX & HATES' Southern Music House, Savannah, Ga. Dec '24 61 , 2t School Notice. NOT being able to nccept, on the conditions offered, tho principalship of the Graded School, to which wo were unanimously elected, we will open in Union a private School for young ladies and children. Our desire is to establish a permanent school of the highest grade, at the lowest possible expense. A full literary course, with|Lntin, Greek and French, has been adopted, to which we add Painting,^Drawing, Wax, Shell, and Leather work without extra charge. Music upon Piuuo, Organ and Guitar. lcnit'M aw i..oiv as me tbowest. As wo have been teaching for tho people ot Union seven years, and hear no word of complaiu', we feel justified in promising perfect satisfaction to those who patronize us in our netv enterprise. We shall be governed by our patrons only. Address, KKV. B. G. CLIFFORD, MRS. M. S. CLIFFORD. Dec 94 61 lm IV O t 1 C! C . NOTICE is hereby given, that in pursuance of the decree of the Court of Probnto for Union County, the creditors of Thomas Rice, deceased, are required to present aud establish their demands before the probate Court on or before the 15th day of February, A. I)., 1881. D VV1D JOHNSON. JR.. Judge of Probate. Nov 15, 1880. 8m Notice. "VTOTICEis hereby given that in pursuance xM of tho decree of the l'vobate Court, the creditors of Mrs. Anne P. Epps, deceased, are required to present and establish their claims against her estate before the Probate Court (or Union County on or before the 15th day of February, 1881. DAV11) JOHNSON, JR. Judge of Probate. Nov 15 1880. 8ui School Notice. rilllKllE will be an examination of teachers at _L Union Court House on Friday and Saturday the 14th and 15th day of January. As there will bo no examination until July, thoso having no certificate and thoso whose certificates wilt cxpiro early in the year, will do well to attend. Tho examination will be written and applicants will neod pencil and paper. D. A. TOWNSEND, School Commissioner, ct ex officio, (.'hairman of Heard. Jan 7 1 2t Breastpin Lost. LOST, on Nicholson street between the residences of Mrs. Whiscnant and Mr. 11. W. Tinsloy, on Friday morning last, a large breastpin, with gold bnck. a child's portrait in front and a lock of hair inclosed. A suitable reward will be paid for the return of the pin, by leav ing it nt mo Jtmcs Uilice or ut 11. W. Tinsley's Jewelry .Store. Deo 17 CO Ot Notice of Final Discharge. BY permission ot David Johnson, Jr., Probale Judge,on the 7ihpf February, 1881, I will apply for a tiual Discbarge as the administrator of I lie Kstalu of 1> D. doing, deceased. All persons, having claims against said F.stafe will present them properly probated on or beforo that day. And all persons indebted will make immediate paymeut. W. A. NICHOLSON, Administrator. Jan 7 1 4 Neliool Notice . rpilH School in Iho Male and Femnlo AcadeJ_ niies, will opeu on Monday the 10th January, 1881. J. 1*. MULL1NAX, Sect'y PAr Rata AW D * U1 Ut IVUUIl. Til K dwelling house next to Dr. It. F. Rawla will be rontod or sold. Ternw moderate.? Apply to W. A. NICHOLSON. Jan 7 1 4t Spliced Cotton Tie** Tor Sale. A SMALL lot of Spliced Cotton Tiea can be bad at a bargain, it' applied for soon. F. II. COUNTS, At the U 11 Depot. Dec 'J 4 01 liti / L \ B. ?.It AW LS, DEALER IN Groceries, Hardware, Drugs, &c? l? .0. Kris Kr ingle's "ETC II T\ATT A nm-n-nn X1JDIX1JU U illl 1 12j J&5 ?FOR? )f " Christinas Goods, NO. 1, EAST UNION. OraniroN. A I?2>!CM, ISlMIUItilM, ' Almonds. Currants. Citron, "" A.kI (he Finest RAISINS ever seen in Union ASSORTED FRUIT JELLIES. ENGLISH AX D AM URIC AH CHEESE c l*lnin mid Fancy Candy, CAKES and CRACKERS of all kinds MINCE M ti?\ t v plum punnrxa, O VSTEPS. SAL MOX, sardines, Ami FRESH CANNED MACKEREL, a rare thing in this latitude. Due 10 10 If Sir TTT7TVTT5TTT) TTTtd V<aju u* JL1UXUJL HXlJLi^Oj YITOULD iuform their friends that they YV have purchased for the Fall and ' Winter Season, the largest and most P Attractive tock of Merchandise that they have ever ottered the trade, and they respectfully solicit the patronage of all. NOTHING CHARGED FOR SHOWING GOODS. CALL AND SEC US. Oct 15 41 tlst Feb. GafTney City Advertisement. A. M. GILMER, MANUFACTURER OF Carriages, Phaetons, Buggies, Wagons, &c. IIorscshcciiiK au?l Ithicksmillii:iK 11 Specially. ALL REPAIRING DONE AT SHORT NOTICE. [AM prepared to do all the above work at the shortest notice, and will keen eon???nil? ?n j hand a full tine of lhiggy ii>ul Carriage Harness, lluggy Umbrellas, Whips, &c.; also Iron and Caststcel of all kinds. Feeling confident that I can compete with any market, I respectfully call the attention of the people of Union to my Stock. A. M. UILMKIl. Gaffney City, S. C. July .10 fiO Cm The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF UNIONIn the Court of Probate. Iiy DAVID JOHNSON, Jr., Esq., Probate Judge for Union County. WHKUEAH, James Munro, Clerk of Court of Common Pleas, hath made suit to mo to grant him letters of Administration of the Estate aud effects of UHAS. D. 11AI LEY, deceased. These arc, therefore, to cite and Admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said C11AS. D. HAILEY, deceased, that they be and appear before me, in tho court of Probate, to be held at Union on the 2-5 day of February next after publication hereof, at 11 o'clock A. M., to show cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand, this titli day of January, Anno Domini, 1881, and in the lOoth year of American Independence. DAVID JOHNSON, Jr. Judge of Probate. Jan 7 1 (it o_ ? it. ? juiu ui ouuui Carolina. COUNTY OF UNION* Iii the Court of Probate. 1JY D. JOHNSON, JR., Esq., Judge of Probate of tho County aforesaid, rnt) Winfield S. Smith, trustee of Mrs. J. L. I I.yles, under the will of Willum Suiilh, lute of said County, deceased. These are to eite nud admonish you, the said \V. S. Smith, at tlie instance and request of Mrs J. L. I.yles.y orsiWnlly to bo nntl appear before me. in thr jourt of l'rohnte in lm lioi.t >< on I ho >' X day of February, now next ensuing to sh< cause, if any you can, wlij you should not m?i<e and rentier, before tne upon onth, a true mid faithful account of your administration upon said Estate. Heroin fail not, as you shall answer the contrary nt your pet 11. Qiven under my hand and Heal, this 20th day of December, Anno Domini, one thousand eight hundred and eighty, and of Aniericau Indcpendenco, tho 105th. DAVID JOHNSON. JR., Judge of Probate. Deo 24 51 5t Tho Best Sewing Machine. rpHE merits of the WHEELER A WILSON X Sewing Machine have been long established, both by reports of Committees at tho great Mechanical exhibitions in this Country and Europe, as well as by the verdict of thoso who havd used i them. These incompnrnble Machines are now on sale on very moderate terms, at RICE A McCLURES. Nov. 4b tf , , , ' { Y f| r ! Xh Cheap Family Store! J.T. HARRIS & CO., WXTLD respectfully inform the goo<l people I Union, that they have just icccivcJ a large o^8C'c<!t wsortiucnt of V3ESH GROCERIES, WhUjU10^ ?^er lo 8C^ as cheap as they cnu he purcM^'11 "'is or any other Market in the up-coun^V our STOCK CONSISTS OF Bn^h Flour, l-arJ, g,ars. Coffees, Teas, passes. Vinegar. Fish, Salt, 1??. Meal and (Srits, Cftsc, Ciackcrs, Spiccs. Genif&l Plantation Supplies. 1 Bagging nnd Tics, , tobacco, Cigars, Snuffs, (teroseuo Oil and Nails. fANNlCD GOODS, tftfied Oysters and Salmon, ' CaifcB Corn and Tomatoes, RaSncs, (Vcsh and fine. ] \VO?DEN WARE AND EROOMS. L-. r ^ C II; 11 (1 i o s . My assortment of Candies is not surpassed, either in quantity, quality or prices, l?y any other stove in town. CALL\AXD SFF US. You shall be treated V eil and we will guaranty that you will ho satisfied with any article you buy of us. Our Store is opposito Col. J. L. Young's dwelling. J. W. HARRIS & CO. Oct 15 11 tf J.C7HXJNTER& CO. A HE receiving New Goods every_ week, and will be pleased at all times to 'show their fine assortment, aud compete in prices with any other house in town. Their motto is "No trouble to show goods they cordially invite one all to come and examine thejr Stock. To those who cannot come, we will be pleased at any tiinc to furnish samples. They tijculU call Special attention to their Stock of r> It E SS GO O 1> H, IN ALL the NE WEST and LA TEST STYLES Trimmings for Dresses, consisting of Silks, PI sin nnd Brocade. from 7oc. to $l.&0 Satin, nil Colors, Plain autl limeade, ?1 toSl.oO. Black Velvets, from SGc. to :Sl.oO. l>rCH(l0H Sillt*. all Colors and Shades. Til El 11 STOCK OF LACES. Lace Scurf*, Lace I'ialuis and Jabots, Silk Cravats and Handkerchiefs. Linen Ilandkcrchiefd, liosiory, Kid Gloves, Which they think is the best ever brought to this Market. TI1EV HAVE ALSO A FULL LINE OF Notions, White fioftdo WW M*VV MVlVUi}) Flannels, Domestics, Ami nil other articles Genet ally found in a Dry Goods Store. :o: ATTENTION GENTLEMEN ! Gall and Examine Our Stock of OVERCOATS. CLOTHING, BOOOTS AND SHOES, HATS AND CAPS, IlEFO RE.lilJYIIV G. We arc Agents for the PA LM SIfFIlT either I.aundried or Unlnundricd, an J which wo think the best thing in the market. ^EW FURNITURE * ?AT? Nicholson's Hall. HAVING just returned from inaikot, 1 ! now have on haud a large and handsome | . I STUUK U h FURNITURE, CONSISTING OF lieJateads, fine ami Common, ranging in price from $3.o(> und upwavui. Chambor-suits, Mattresses, Lounges, Tables, Extension Tables, Wardrobes, Wash-Stands, Safes, , Chairs. Rockers, Children's Rockers, Common Folding Tablos. Pictures and Chromos. Picture 'Frames fitted ?/> to Order. I have everything in the furniture lino that i9 usually kept in u first class Furniture Store. REPAIRING : I am tlso prepared to repair old Furniture ou Short Notice and on reasonable Tonus. CALL AND TRY ME. Thanking the people for their liberal patronage in the past, ASK A CO NT IS UA NCK OF TIFF SAME*J. B. PORTER. Sept ?4 88 tf 0VER0CAT8. If you want a good Overcoat, you will save money by purchasing from 8 p f.ails .? rm.tfkv v Boots and Shoes. Ou r Stock of Boots an<t Shoes arc of nil qua)ities, 14 Suit all clauses, from the coarsest Hro rv b to A he Finest Shoo or hoot. J. 0. HUNTER & CO. Seftll 24 Ub tf GRAND FALjI :o:p. M C( BEGS lenvo to announce to'his Custodiers a returned from the Northern Markets will STOCK OF D W 1< < >UCjt-I WHICH WILL BE SC CONSIST D1JKSS GOODS 3 IN AL.G < CASHMERES, ALPACAS, Brocades of the Newest HOSIERY, 1 GLOVES, CORSETS, AXD A UHKA T .v.l.vr OTIlKIt Aim CI, My Bleached anc Arc tiic Cheapest in tho Market. They con Shccliugs, inoludinir all tho standard make Sheetings, I would call tho attention of t Trimming Purposes, Fringes, &o. :o:MY CLOTHING ! IS complete in every particular, and is tho la people of Union County. :o MY HARDWARE, CROCKERY MENTS CAN'T B I H AV1C AI ,Si n uvnvn inmATTn VTiltlN 1 O I1 U JlViM JL? BOOTS SHOES, :o: MY BAGGING Will bo sold at very Low figures and it will purchasing elsewhere. I send samplei to all parts of the Couutj goods, and attentive Salesmen are always rea SHIRTS! S I have taken the agency for the celebrated l which are not surpassed lor beauty of work P Sept 21 J)8 T Id rv rB T. r\ TXT TP o m -LJ vv u u X <> I ASSORTMENT x r ALL DKl'A LOOK AT O BEFORE PU ?? l'OSTEK & wet o tj|j P? ^ H 9 :! i ~t <j ^ ? -g- PO j Lh r r- >-* W ~ o | f! <* <JD 3S to SoJ s O L& ?J -=* 7\s t25 0 ' g ^ 5 | m H ggssaj, : r*" j ^ ,, ^ < s?i o i5?j I ^ sPte^^SJ' 2 o < w*J? pq t, s=c=jM ^ A ?r- c/3 ^ ^ . r i r-g '?_ _ *s q W 1 Ph w M <?Z> <1 ! fn H 0 ?t^2 P ? O as M psao*e=ssh?S : cq c-spj i 0 h?( c>cs 3 ? o 2 s hph e=j5*^ fc W g ? ^w-2w & H k-r..- -J > ' '< r J,. F~* |lj S &e!>S 3 i." S ^grtfc Ws Si p s C s *; 7 OPENING! ) H E N nd tlio public generally that he has just i the largest RY GOODS lrr TOUNION, >LD VERY CHEAP, XNG OF JOLOIJS AN1) MAKKS. DEL A INS, SILKS AND SATINS, C1, ~ ,l ~ 1 rv?: uiiauuo auu jLfcsigiib. lAIR-RRUSllES, PERFUMERY, SOAP KS TOO ATMRKOUS TO ME XT! OX 1 Brown Goods sist of Pleached and Prowii Shirtings and s of Long (/Moth's, J'iliow Casings and lie Ladies to my Silks and Satins lor DEPARTMENT, rgest and finest Stock over exhibited to the AND (JROGERY DEPARTE SURPASSED. > CAUP1]TS. illlNG GOODS, IIATS, C4PS, Y AND TIES, pay tho Fanners to giro me a call before ? Sent. r upon application. No trouble to show dy to wait on Customers. IIIRTS!! liberty and Gold Modal unlaundried shirts, and durability. . M. COM EN. tf [ E~ 1 i t i PRICES! J IS 1 COMPLETE! * RIME NTS. UR GOODS RGHASING W1LKINS. NIEW STORE! NEW STOCK ! HAVINtJ erected a new and commodious . Store on the site of our Old Stand, our 'anilities for conducting the Foreign and lh>ncstic Fruit trade are now unsurpassed in the tout hem Country. The attention of our friends, and dealers genrally, is called to this fact, mid also to our fresh upplics arriving to-day. 100 barrels Northern Al'I'LllS, f>0 boxes Messina Lemons, i> trirrcls I'cniit. 15 nkgi. Delaware nii<l Concord Crapes, OtMi-irrcls K. Itusc l'oiatces. 5 Carrels Onions, liK) barrels Northern Cabbages, Peaches and Crapes fresh eveVy morning by !xpress. C. BAI?T & CO. 55, 57 and 5t> Market street. Charleston, H. C. Hepl'25 88 4111 L* E< > PLE'S ADEMY. WEST SPRINGS. S. O. Vext 'IVrin in-^lns Jan. 10* ISttt. Full c irps of competept teacher*. Instrucion thorough. Expense* light. Send for cata* oguo. J. B. PARHOTT, Principal. Dae 10 49 6l* l^or Sale* A150I T 300 AC'llKN OF Valuable Land on Enorce Rive* Apply to the undersigned, i). s. i.ur. ^ Ilea 10 40 U >,'^r - m