Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Fatal Fran on Gmvkston Dkacii. ?(?nlvcstcn [ August J).??Yestcrday afternoon i!io 1'ikvilittit, j Galveston's favorite Imtcli resort, ownc 1 by ' the City Railway Company, was burned. A number of other buildings in tho vicinity were swept away at the swno time. Ilibt. Springer, late of Milwaukee, a drummer in the Pavilion band, was killed almost instantly by jumping from a window in one of the turrets and striking headforemost ou a plarik sidewalk. The origin of the fire is not definitely known. Total loss S 10,00'J. Insurance $2o,()lK). <? ? Cotton and Corn inTkxxs.?Galvedon, August 0.?Specials to tho Houston I'osi from eighty points in the Texas cotton belt report cottonsutfering from continued drought. From thirty points it is estimated thai only half the usuui crop will be made nnd front fifty poiuta' the crop is placed nt two-thirds the usual ainonul. I Cotton worms have appeared in soino sections and arc doing much damage. General rains within the next ten days may materially chango the prospect. There is a full crop ofearly corn. Late corn is a total failure in seine sections. . . Tiik Epidemic in Euyit.? Mexandria, August 0.?Gno hundred and ten British soldiers havo died from cholera in Bgypt since the outbreak of the disease. Seven persons, most of them j Europeans, died here to-day from cholera. Bey rout, August G- ? A sentinel at the lazaretto hero has been attacked with cholera. Another case of cholera has lieen developed iu I this town, and one case in the immediate vioin j II/. m ? ? x Aitnr.sT or tiik Si.AViut or Jkssk Jamks. t ??Kausas City, August 12*-?Charley Ford, the ' slayer of Jesse James, was arrested and taken to police headquarters to-day under an old indictment for the lllue Cut train robbery. Ford does not know yet what has caused his arrest at this time He is said to have been dumbfounded at his arrest and is evidently badly frightened. Alabama's Fins? Balks.?Seliua, Ala.. Alt. gu3t 6.?The first bale of new cottou. was receivel bore today. It sold for llj cents per pouud--the low price owing to the absence of ^ nearly all the brokers from the city, ft Montuimkry Ala., August G. ? A bale of new W cotton weighing 4G"? pounds was receive 1 liere to day. It was sold for Id cents a pound, The Nashville iron furnaces have all been making money, many or tliein handsome profits. . The seventeen year locusts arc due next year. List of Lettors Miss Libbie Byrrs, Thos A Duncan (' >,) Miss ' Lew Eptson, Miss Texana Fowler, Miss Lula fr Lewis, L. J. Murphy, J. D. Parker. Miss Mattio S Foster, l'acolct Depot, S C ' Monarch Manufacturing Company, Chicago, 111. Persons oalling for these letters will please ay they are advertised. JAMES II. GOSS, P. M An Apprentice Wanted. A RESPECTABLE boy, with good moral x\. habits, not over 15 years old, can find a pleasant situation, as an apprentice, in this office. He must be able to read and write readily * Aug 1C 32 tf i7o s T7 5?" " A BOUT tho 8d of July, either in Union or J\. between there and the residence of Mr. II. C. Lawsou, on the Laurens road, a valuable pair of GOLD 8LBEVE BUTTONS. mois-agate set. Initials, W. L. J., on the underside. Said but* tons were in a pair of linen cutfs -when lost. The finder will be rewarded by leaving them at this office. Aug 10 32 2t Feather Bed For Sale. ANY person wishing to purchase a good Feather lied can hear of ot.e for sale by applying at the office of tho Times. August 3 31 3t. SPECIAL NOTICE. OX or about the 1st Sept. next, I will leave for New York, for the purpose of buying a now-Stock (if (Jooils !Vtnl ivlll ho nlonooil to.noL-o -? r,v""vspecial purchases for iny friends anil customers in roy lino of business. All persons wishing to make special ordors will do well to call on mc before I leave. It. W. TINSELY. Aug 3 31 2t Administrator's Notice. ALL persons Laving claims againl the estate of Lucy Shelton, deceased, are requested to present them to the undersigned, properly attested. All persons indebted to the deceased are notified that payments must be made to me as early as possible. J. M. HENDERSON, Adm'r, est. Lucy Shelton. August 3 31 4t*. F'resh Arrivals a 'r * J . E. CO L TON'S. HOOP Skirts, White Lawns and Bleached Homespun. Also a new lot of Clothing. All of which will be offered at a slight advance over Cost. By J. E. COLTON. July '27 39 If Notice to Creditors. J. F. Norman as Administrator, /'lain/iff, vs. Amanda \ >"aett and Louisa Barnctt, Defendants. PURSUANT to an order of Honorable J. II. KEl'SIIAW, Presiding Judge of Seventh Circuit, passed 20th June, 1883, nil persons having demands against the estate of Sarah A. Harnett, deceased, aro required to present and establish them before me nt my office on or before the 1st day of October next. July 6th 1883. JAMES MUX 110, Master. July 6 27 2m 9 NOW IS THE TIME To Boy the Best Bio. WE would remind the planters of Union County that we are still agents for the followjpg reliable Gins : W lllMUip, ]Pratt, # Maifnolin, or (iullott Improvod, Elliot^. We ere now prepared Jo order *oy of (lie above Gins for parlies desiring something in this lino. Parties having old Wjashlp (jiiru, who expect to have them repaired for the Coining season, should s^nd them in now, and let them be fowarded to the Factory, and be repaired before (he pressing season opens ilicrc. Call >nd seo us before purchasing elsewhere. Terms accommodating. FARII & THOMSON. Ang 8 '81 2m Ivty. READ AND DIGEST." _:oO \ I take this method of returning thanks to my customers for their liberal patronage bestowed upon me sii ce I commenced busi- 1 lieaa on my own account, and I flatter myself that the patronag* thus bestowed can Ik? attributes v in a great measure to my desire ,, ijud aim to deal strictly upon the If Basis of Fairness and Honesty to one and at!. n >r 1 ? 1 1 a my goons arc marked down a:' the lowest figure and thereby com- d mend themselves to all who purchase. In these days of close competition I make it a rule to keep abreast of the times, andnotonly keep a large and attractive stock i .. ?f ? GNERAL MERCHANDISE, but mark them down at Rock h1,' bottom prices; and while I do not * ' make it a rule to undersell, yet 1 ^ know that my prices are as low m if not a Little lower than than the Lowest, r taking as my motto, that old bftt practical maxim, "SHORT PROFITS and QUICK iny IMMENSE SPRING STOCK, now on hand. These goods have been selected with great care and embrace all the 8< NOVELTIES OF THE SEASON. The vounor Gentlemen in mv J O y j. employ-*>are ever ready at their post, anxious to show goods, and consider it 110 trouble but a plea- A sure. Soliciting a continuance of your kind favors. Respectfully J. E. COLTON. ' April 20 10 tr The State of South Carolina. couxtv or uxiox. Court of Common Pleas. William C. Gist, Administrator ~| Plaintiff | Summons, affainsl [-to William Fnucctt nnd J. Itico | renew ltogers Defendants. J Execution. j To John Fnucctt, Isaac Faucett, Victoria Me- I Creight, Nannie Fnucctt, Snllio Fnucctt, ^ Thomas Fnucctt, Mamie Faucett and Addie Faucett, heirs at law of William Fnucctt, deceased, and J. Kicc ltogers. WHEREAS, judgment was obtained in the Circuit Court for the County, then District, of Union and State of South Carolina, on the fourth day of March A. D. 1807, in the abovo entitled cause, against William Faucett ann j. nice uogcrs ueienuatiis, ana execution was duly issued thereon, but the active energy thereof has now expired, and it is desired to have the same renewed. And tlie above named plaintiff being dead, application for renewal is ( made by Francis M. Farr, administrator of his ? estate. * Now, Therefore, You arc summoned to appear at the next Term of the Circuit Coutt, to bo held for said County, at the place of holding the same, and then and there show cause, if any you can, why said execution should not be renewed f according to law. Dated July 20, 1883. V J AM 118 B. ST KM DM AN, Since ARTHUR ASTHKDMAN, Plaintiffs Attorney, f <?*?, 1 James Munho, j seal V Clerk. To the Defendant, Isaac Faucet t: Please take notice that (ho original summons ot which the above is a copy, was tiled in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Union County on the 28th day of July, 1883. J. B. STKKDM AN, Plaintiffs Attorney. Aucf 3 31 t'.t. MORE GOOD CHEER AT THE ] LITTL E GREEN FRONT. JUST received, a lot of NKW GOODS, consisting as follows : Choice Hams and Breakfast S'rip9, Summer Cheese and Maccaroni. Bologna Sausages in Jelly, Soused Mackerel, ( Ma:keral iu Tomato Sauce. ^ Desiccated Coeoanut, Orated Pineapple, and other canned goods. ( PKARL GRIST always on had, Fruit, Candy, Cakes and Crackers, Lemons received every week, I A choice lot of Tobacoo and cigars in stock. | W. M. GIBBES. July 0 '27 tf l>oiitfLl Hurg-eon. Dll. L. K. MEADOIl, u graduato of tlio Haiti- ' more Dental College, offers his professional ( service* to those who may require Dental Surgery in any of its branches. ' Being amply supplied with the best instruments and all modern improved appliances, he -feels safo in assuring perfect satisfaction. Ho will be found in his office over Dr. Posey k Bros'. Drug Store on a'l days. , Olfico hours 8 A. M. to 0 P. M. July 27 "0 if / o % GOOD NEWS :\n* those who want cheap goods. rn II Virginia Store rill for tho next 3 weeks offer Teat inducements in every delartinent. * We have a large stock 011 hand ,nd, in preference to moving them ,11 to our new store room, we have ecided to offer them to the peole at and below New York cost. Respectfully, W. W. JONES. July 20 20 tf | I0LUMBIA FEMALE COLLEGE, COLUMBIA, S. C. The Fall session wilt open SKl'TK.MBKIl 12, <83. Largest hoarding school for young ladies i the Stale Centrally located. Telegraphic id Railroad connection. Healthful, good imcstic arrangements. Full corp of faithful ul cllicieul teachers. Superior advantages in usic and Art. Rates low. For a catalogue .ply to. HKV. O, A. DARBY, D. D., President. July 27 30 It fHE UNION FUJ Tfc TT rtAT^mT-.orv i31 ruitim W? would respectfully inform the citizens of Ui J PLAIN AND FASHIO* Purchased direct from the Maufucturers upon t II nt the LOWEST LIVING PRICES. OUR STOCK C cd Room and Parlor Sets, Whal-Nots Tetc-a teles. Plain and Cane scat Chairs, nd every other article to be found in a first clas :o OUDKUSHC We have and shall continue to receive correct p f Furniture made, and have secured such term* II atl orders for Furniture not found in our stock little cheaper than individuals could get theoi b w?:c F U It X I T U It E Wo are prepared to repair Furniture of all kin t reasonable prices. THY TJS AND BE CC Feb 2d WER & WILKINS liave just rccicvod their STOCK OF SPRING GOODS. They were selected by one ot lie linn, in person, and bought tfter the DECLINE IN PRICES, FOR CASH. We can sell a great many goods AT AND BELOW what they would have cost EARLY IN THE SEASON IN THE Northern Markets. Onr Stock is complete, and we jan Safely say that we are prepared to Sell Goods as Low is similar goods can be bought in this or any NEIGHBORING MARKET. We request all in want of goods to look at our Stock before pur aliasing. No Trouble to Show G-oods. May 11 19 tf 0 | CHMLBSTOE | ^ W' ' -=3 PLAIN SLIDE VALVE W BOn-ERS, SAW MILLS, OR! ^ OEARINO, Steam and Ham ? OILS, TILES, and general E srt Lights and othov purpose .If Automatic Engine in the n Repairs l>y Competent r.'i 83 lr=>fl |C^, Write for Trices an<l mention tl. May 11 tNITURE STORE & BAILE3L liifltAgxt'-we are now receiving a large stock of t|BLs FURNITURE, h? n|ott reasonable icruu, which wo propose to \ OF Fancy ami IHaiu Hocking Chairs. botOglaphs and Cuts of overy pattern and style l ftyfipllthe manufacturers as will enable us to' . in^ho quickest time and fully as cheap, if not | R E F A it E 1) . ds in the shortest time and neatest manner, and ON VINCED. PORTER & BAILEY. 8 tf The Press and People Endorse our Publication as the Best. THESOUTHERN CULTIVATOR. DIXIE FARMER. ? ? EST A CL1S11 El) 1831)?*2.>,000 It EA1) H US. rnilB oldest Agricultural Journal in the South, i liy recent purchases, TiikCitltivaiouiiow combines the Dixie Farmer, A.lanta, da.; The Plantation, Montgomery, Ala.; The ltural Sun, Nashville, Teuu.; and the Southern Farmer's Monthly, Savannah, da.; and unites the patrons of these with its own large list of subscribers. T1IK IVrEXHIVENYKTEM OF FAF.UIXU by Mr. I)\VU> MICKSO.V, euvcriiig the entire system of Southern Agriculture* is now being published in THE C'l'l.TIV ATOIC, in u series of twelve monthly numbers. I'jrif" SiiBSCRirrioN : One year in advance. postage paid, $1.50; single copy, fifteen cents. J AS. 1\ HARRISON & CO., Atlanta, <Jn. SPRINGMILLINERY 3:0O MRS. MARY VINSON RESPECTFULLY informs the Ladies of Union that she lots just received a large and ELEGANT STOCK O SPRING MILLINERY, and invites an examination of Iter assortment. I think my present Stock is more complete and stylish than any Millinery ever before brought to Union, and 1 aut confident the Prices were Never Lower. Thanking my patrons for their liberal support in the past, it will bo my constant endeavor to deserve their encouragement in the future. MRS. MARY VINSON. April C 14 if "YYTTO people arc always on thelookI ^ H. out for chances to increase ww XK/JJ their earnings, and in time become wealthy ; thoso who do not improve their opportunities remain in poverty. We otFerngrcal chance to make money. Wo want many men, women, boys and girls to work for its right in their own localities. Any one can do the work properly from the first start. The business will pay more than ten times ordinary wages. Expensive outfit furnished free. No one who engages fails to make money rapidly. You can devote your whole time to iho work, or only your spare moments. Full information and nil that is needed sent free.? Address Stisson & Co., Portland, Maine. Feb 2-1 8 ly 1>. A. T O W NT S K X I), ; ATTORNEY AT LAW, irivioN, s-i. c. WILL practice in the State and UNITED STATES COURTS. t duly IS W ly GUHTAVIO JO. L.KO, ARCHITECT AND SUPERINTENDENT [ | 57 Broad Street, Atlanta, Qa. Inh.lNS, Specification*, Estimate*, Retailed XT Drawings for Buildings of every description, I complete, and satisfaction gunranted. r IRQ INT WORKS & ? ^ \ s. ^ ^ ^ ,) 1 y _ > Bf? ^ ^ ^ ' - a J..,.I ,t?-* :-'; flS ' '*'(* Kj' fm r*'"*^i f 1*1 ^ i ft'*' vg | I feSn >V f tf; 7'M* b B and CUT-Orr ENGINES. MARINE, STA [ST MILLS. COTTON GUIS r.nd PRE' >Lr!. I PUMPS, PORTABLE FORGES and BLGV [ill Supplies. I*JGHE3' AUTOMATIC CUd requiring steady, reliable and economical larket. Workmen. Charges moderate. GEO. "W- WILLIAM is paper, 10 GO A. TV THE LATEST SI ROBERSON & :o: WE ARE NOW RECEIVING SPRING AND SI CONSIST l>rcss (?o?ils, 1 Hosiery :iim1 loves, Parasols aiiil Fans. Keck Wear .\ovellies, TIlC Prettiest 4'alieoes liver hccii in I'nioii < I I N G R 0 C We liuve a compl-ue Stuck auil a :o: WE KEEP FU: lIAItlNYARK AM) WOODKN WARK FO!l I :o: We cannot iell nil the pretty and novel articles examine our stock. Wc take pleasure in sliowi | everybody in QUANTITY AND QUALITY IN 1> I IV O ROBERSOi April <? NEW STORE! 1 :o: "TTT r* ITT vv . vv lias opened up a Stock of Goods in the UNION I DRY OOODi CLOTHING . BOOTS AN (; 14 O C 10 14 I 10 !S AN CROCKERY, SADI :0 I In extra sizes of clothing, Crockt I OFFER SPECI and I invito those wishing to purchase any of th I where, as I MEAN TO SKM :c It is my purpose to keep a well selected stock ( i will give satisfaction to customers and command ALL I ASK FREE, TO T Having taken a situation in Mr. \V. <\ Wallace country to call on inc when they visit Union, ntn make their calls pleasant and 1'llOFITAllLU. Jan 19 SALES ROOMS. a ~ rWrr- ^ Wg0. TIOJMAllY an<t i'ORTAELE SHAFTING, PULLEYS, COG p' ^ERS, BELTING. PACKING. P'-OFF ENGINES, for Electric ^ power. Thi.i to the simplest ^ en CO e-s. w rrrJ IS cSc SON, H "S! Cliai'Ieslei:, S. C. ?" 3tn 1> J^HKE GRIMBALL'S. i OUR NEW STOCK OF JMMER GOODS, ITVG OF IVIiitc (ioods, Kmhroirirry ami l-ao?ls, All SCyU'H, ^Icii A Hoy's Hals, Ladies an?l (>en(s Mioes ol all stylcsand beat makes, SERIES to uoutiuui'y icvutvlug .taaniuus. LL LINES Q1* PLANTATION AND DOMESTIC USES. \vc have received, but invite you to call and ng our goods, for we believe we can please w i* it i cj i<: ss?. \T & GRIMBALL. i i if STEW PRICES!! ALLACE luii'iii niorc, cuii>?= -? 4, MOTIONS, AND HATS, D SHOES, 1> II Alt 1> AV It K , TLERY, &c., &c. srywarc and Children's Hosiery, AL BARGAINS, osc articles lo call on me before purchasing else* - r IB I II AT COST. >f GOOD GOODS, and lo sell at such prices as a liberal shuro of ihc public .patronage. IS A TRIAL. W. C. WALLACE. Under Union Hotel. >: ? HE PUHEIC. i's store, I respectfully invite my friends in the 1 assure them that every effort, shall he made to* JOHN FKBE. 3 If To the Superintendents of Roads. 0 Office or Cor.ntv Commissioners, "I Union, S. C., July 18, 1883. j "\,T OU aro hereby ordered ?o have the road* .L workcil and put in good order by the 1st of Scolcnibcr. bv ditchimr on pn?h ni<l? nml i throwing the dirt to the middle, &C. The road i hod to bo uiiirorinly 20 feet wide. You are further ordered to make your reportn promptly to the Hoard of County Commissioners, on the* second T.tosday in September. C. (Unit, 0. C. SARTOR. Clerk. C. H. C. C. Jnly 20 29 4?