Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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(HRISTMAS! p (HRISTMAS! - ; ' Just before Christina* the little ohildreu ?r > writing letters to '-Old Sauta Cluus" io tell hiui what to bring them ; but thoy can't always toll hiui icherc to get the things they want. Now here is a loltor to "Old Santa" which wrll-'not V only tell hini whas?to bring all the little children, thoir pnpisand mamas, their sisters and brothers, their uncle and mmt? #*??.?? ' , ,u?u wiuius uu'j menus, sua every "" body, but this loiter will tell "Old Santa'' exactly whore he cjo get all of these things. " D12AR OLD ?ANTAs" "1 wish you would (.lease bring to mc and aN the lilt'e children, the boys and gitls, the young men end ladies that have each othrr for their sweethearts?1 know they want some of these nice things to give to each other?and all the good old folks some of thoso Dice aud beautiful things at the E ist Union Store kept m * s. M. RICE, JR., E. U. "O'.d Uncle Santo,' I'll just tell you, if you will just go to S.M. ltlOE, Jr., E. U.'s Stole, you csn load yooraelf up with all sorts of little toys for the children, such aa Tin and Wooden Ilorsrs, Cows, Sheep, Dogs, Hogs, Cats, '.Volvos, Bears, ..and all torts of animals; Cap Pistols, Horns, Sideboards, Doll Cradles, Doll Beds, L and all sizes and sorts of Dolls?some that will go to sleep, sonic thn' will cry. H some that will talk, sorno that will stand up, and some that will walk?and O, I [J can't tell you what all you can gel there that will make all the little children and * boys snd girls happy. And you can get everything there that the young men want to give to their sweethearts, such as handsome China ware, Glnssware in the most beautiful designs of tho latest pleasing effects; all kiuds of liush goods, such as Work Boxes Writing Desks, Manicuc Sets, etc., etc. Also these Bamc goods in wood fiuisb, and other finishes, too. 'You oau get thoro for the old folks the warmest, prettiest and nicest Lop Robes to be bad; Grny Japan wolf and fine black woll. These llobes arc splendid for auy one, but particularly for tho old folks who nl-vnys ought to be comfortable. "Now, if you will just take mv word f..r ;? "OM "'* J ~M* - ? v^.v. uinbiD uauiu IIUU Will po 10 S. M. RICE, Jr., E. U.'i Store, you can get anything you want fur anybody I think. I forgot about Fire Crackers, andaII sorts of Firo Words?you can pet all kinds of Fire Works thero?Fire Crackers. Cannon Crackers. Roman Candles^ lor 60. and up), Sky Rocketst, etc., etc. And you con pi t anything nice to cat lor Christmas ijiero, too. such as Apples, Oranges, nil kindH of Nuts, Dates Raisins. Citron, Currants, Candy (both plain and French), and all of these things. Ho also keeps some handsoon Clocks, in a great many beautiful designs; also nice Sewing Maohines, Organs and Pianos, which would be a nice present for you to give to someone,'' "JjARAH PACOLET," Stank Stick rt?r Sale. 1 NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS. Five (5) Shares of Merchants and Planters Bank stock, will be told at Auo'ioa, before A CCORDING to lnw, the onou-il srsess the Courthouse door, Jan. 2, 1803. ^ xY_ mcnt of property commences on Jnn^0C' ^ ^ *" uary 2nd, 1893, and closes on Fcbrua*y FOR SALE. 20'h-1S"3ror the convenience ef the tax pnyers, I 1W1LL sell at public auction, a: my res- | atteol the following places and times : ideuca, in Cross Keys township, next * Wednesday, the 14tli lust., all my personal In n* ofl,co tho cou.thouse from Januproperiy, eumisiing of household and kitch- ary 2nd to the 7th. an furniture, hortcs, mules, oows, wagons, West Sp< iugs, January 9th, Moi.dny f jrefnrn.iog implements, corn, fodder, etc., etc. Term cash. T. M. ALVBKSON. no?>; m Dec & '92- 1' Colerain, January 9th, afterno n. < ' ' Gibb<, Tuesday lOtb, forencon. Piano, Wardrobe and Sewinff Ma- Ce'ar Bluff, Tuesday ofterno. n, 10th. fc chine. | Cross Keys. Wednes lay 11th. | HAVE for rale a piano for $'25.00, a Minter'a Store, Thursday l'2tb, forenoon. aT A handsome mabogaoy wardrobe for Goshen Hill, Thursday Pill, sf.crnoon. !16,^n Jt'!a if f0?a 2TP f**lng ,n,a?,hine ?*b Dam, Frid,y 18.h. for $10.00. If not sold at private sale, these -* articles will be told at publio auction on Suntuc, Saturday 14ih. Saturday, Dec. 24th, at 12 o'clock at the old In my office, Monday 16th. book store, between Fant Bros, and the Mouut Tabor, Tuesday 17:h Grcan Fiont. Apply to Kellon, Wednesday 18th. Ji HfiLLALri* .. , , _ , __ p.c9 ?q?2 50 2t Kendrick sStore,Thuwday forenoon, 19th. _____?. Gowdeysville. Thursday 19th, afhraoon. Notioe for Final Discharge. wukins?uie, Friday 20th. Draytonville, Saturday "1st. "VTOTICE is hereby given that by permis- Timber Ridge, Monday 23d, Lrenoon. P* n I1 /. Ja?l,C8 .M* X?? an* A>b?r*. Monday 23, afternoon. Uoipn County, 1 will, on the 8th m * ^^ |^^Vj..nuary, 1893, make my flnal ratnrn Jonesvi lc. Tuesday 24th. for Leier* Dieuiissory, as Admin- And at the court hou-e fr?m that time until ^^^^^^^^^^trntor of theestaitot W, H. Kelly. tlie 20th of February, at which time the Alt persons laving claims against the books clo8e> and * p?aaUy of 50 per c ml. estate, must present them, properly attest- r 3 1 ed, and all persons indebted must make pay- will be added to the taxes on a l property mcnt on or before that day. not retnrned within the time prescribed by J. W. KELLY, taw. , j. g Adm r W. U. Kelty. All male parsons between tho ages of 21 and j>0 are liab'e to poll tax, except such as BROKERAGE. I Office of County Auditor, Deo. 1, 1892. . J. R. BLANTON, PAUL W. M?LUKK, Auditor. Dec 9 02 50 Ct MERCHANDISE BROKER. DXALKR IN ? PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. FLOUR, GRAIN, HAY, MEAT, ETC. undersigned respectfully announce A. to the public that they have formed a Agent for the celebrated UNION MILLS co-partnership, in the Fancy and Staple FLOUR. 10,000 barrels ef this popular Grocery business, under tha firm name of Flour sold in 9 months Order* promptly P?*tbb & Math is, in the town of Union, y0* . . . o jw ii 8. C., and will be happy to wait on all who attended to. Respectfully, miy 'fftT#r U8 wUh theTpstroDagc. PAUL W. McLURE. JAMES B. PORTER. Dec 9 '92 60 $m J()HN R. MATH IS. W. ' Ll-.^ ?? -VM- ~m~ts j|jryv^~vT> tts MONEY WANTED.?By the above it will Aw A?* wV -A- A^? Als? be Men (bal j have mado a cbonge in my 0 business affairs, which makes it absolutely necessary for me to settle up my old busVmaW ?S1~ ? a ivru uiuuoilog ouu x- auitiy iae?s as quick as p;esio:e. a,,_WllA? 1 therefore giro notice to all persons iooupplleS. deb tod to me in any way, that I am greatly o in need of the money thoy owe me, end :FRUIT8, NUTS and CANDIES of all "ball be compelled to force settlements, if varieties they do not oome and satisfactorily arrange ,.<milKmn . .. their indebtedness at an early day. ORATED PINEAPPLE, and ether CAN- JAMES B l'ORTER HKraS NED goods. Deo 2 40 3) dates, figs, PRUNES, RAISINS, CIT rons, &c. Notice For Final Discharge. __ _ ? ISJOTICE is hereby given, that by perCJHXHHPTAIA.S GOODS. mission of Hon, James M. Gee, ProAll Who want Christmas supplies, FRESH ?** J"dI? 'or Union County, I will, i n the W ^ ' and GOOD, will find it to their advantage to 10th d?F ?f 1898, make my final to c*ll en of send their orders to aod PP1/ for Deltsw Dismissory a* \f% SMITH, oy trdrtloistrator of James T. Alman, deoeased, ' CON If AY S.YOUNG, Guardian of Emeus C. Alman, now Mrs. J. y. Opposite the Poetoffioe. ?* * Dee W ^ 60 8t All persona having demande against the ??. f. . "... said Emeus C. Alman (no* Mrs. J. B. Fres) The St ate of South Carolina. durio? b",mUBt p"*#nt A.h#inl ,0 me, properly attested, on or before that day, COUNTY OF UNION. or be forever barred. D? , K W Clerk of Ooort Common Pleas, has Deo' 0 60 iU Rmado suit to ma to grant him Letters of w_. t *r_ . a..?Administration on the Bstais of and effects . ?Y wEVO OOStS. of TboS. J. Orr, deceased. " " # ?. . v Atta&JtfSK.sj.Juff'.s m ?-.Md T^7 Krasns^s rr~ ?- ?ud tppMr, before W?, iu .he Court of I ?m determined to wind up my business fep< Frob.tr, to bo hotel at Union C. H., South "d ? WDP*id and aooounU not .a isCarolina, on tho 28th day of January, next, f j / arranged 7 k V* P * Jn . after publication hereof, at II e'cloek in the hM* oi ,n ffic*r *>f ,h* |B?. forenoon, to ah.w cause, if nor the/ hare, * W-D- ??WLBY. why the aaid Administration abontd not be ?r 18 11 maud, * ? - ? ? Given under my hand and teal this 8th A 2-HORSE FARM TO RENT. day of Dseember, Anno Domini, 1892. JAMBS M. QBE, A QOOD Two-Horse Farm, together with Judge Probate. xV the family residence, to rent. Apply jjfr'?' . Published on the 9th day of Deeember, to MR8. P. C. TUCKBR, * 1803, in ike Wokly Union Tims#. Snntuo, Union Co., 8. C. Dee. 9 60 6t. Deo 2 49 tf NO RACKET! BUT Solid Facts. A Great Miction ii Frices REDBElf T. GEE'S. - ??- - O 1 order to reduce tny stock nud effect some change iu my business, I have decided to offer goods at the very lowest living pricbs. Jeans ut 25ois, sold for 33c Jeans at 33 1-3. sold Ibr -lOois. x Clothing suits ut ?15.00 priced 18.00 Clothing suits ut ?11 50 priced ?15 CI (thing suits at ?9.00 priced ?10. OVERCOATS MUST BE SOLD. In order to close out souio lines of shoes I have decided to sell thcui at and BE1X>W CO^T j LOT OF BOOTS AT GREATLY REDUGEO PRICES. I call especial uttentiou to my CIIAP. HE1SER $3 SHOE. As also his Hand Sowed and Hand Welts, tho very best goods. for tho price. TO THE LADIES: L olfcr the I prettiest lino of custom mndo shoes in the town und guarantee every pair, You will find upon my counters Prints at 5 cents, formerly sold at 8 l-3o. Examine and be convinced that my lino of DRY GOODS, NOTIONS HOSIERY AND GLOVES Are equal in quality and price to the very best aud honest. All-wool undershirts and Drawers to match of the very best quality. Hats of the very latest stylos and prices as low as can bo bought anywhere Lidics Cloaks, just from the factory of the very latest styles, which must be sold. A lot of Ladies Jackets (last season's) Shawls, Blankets and Comforts. Stationery, Paper find Envelopes for the Ladic9 Pencils Pads, 5cta and upwards. I'jSgal and Foolscap paper. Pens, Pan Holders and Ink. BLANK BOOK8 CHEAPER THAN EVER. Couio and see my immense stock and Do convinced that I can sell you almost anything you want, nud I aui determined that I will not bo undersold. I MEAN UUHINESSt , REUBEN T. GEE. Nov. 16 47 tf Sewing Machines From $10 Up. I can furnish you with several of iho best makes of the high grade Sewing Machines, on reasonable terms, and at the lowest ? .: _i? f">?? ?,ov GOOD SECOND HAND MACHINES FROM $10 UP. To any pornon whose Machine or Musical Instrument I have had to repossess because of failure of the purchaser to pay the installments when due. I will give a .SPECIAL discount now, if they desire to buy. S M. Rice, Jr. E. U. P. S. Don't forget that I sell same of the best Pianos and Organs that are made. 8. If. RICE. JR., E. U. David Johnson, Jr. Thoe. B. Butler. JOHNSON & BUTLER, Attorneys and Counselors, unioh, a. c. PROMPT ATTENTION TO ALL LEGAL BU8INES8. Oot 14 42 8m RESIDENCE FOR SALE, THE house and lot in the town of Union on tho oorner of South and Grog streets, late'v owned and occupied by Mrs Martha W. Gage, is offered for sale. TERMS EASY. For particulars, apply to the uudersigned. GEO, W. GAGE, Chester, S. C. Nor 11 46 6t. * SUGGESTIONS FOR MAS! DON'Tlhrowa^tyrour money buying trash, but for USEFUL GIFTS. Let us suggest ft table articles. FOR^I^K, MOTHER. SISTER, DAUGHTER: A Dcmor?*U.$19 00 Sewing Machine, guaranteed 20 year?; A nice NirMw Calcium Stm d Lamp, 75 candle power, with opal dome shade. A.beauty, 82.50. * A "Little G A1'" Nicltlc Lunp and Shade, 81 00 A Tin Kitclfm Lamp, with best oil-tempered chimney 25'f A DocorntcdlTin Toilet Set: A bolt of Pi Ait of the Loom Muslin; A pretty Drg>* Patf orn; ^ A set of ivotV handle Table Knives, ?3 50. the sol of C; A pair of Ki<i Glo7es;or a half dozen embroidered lluudkorchiels; ? FOR W USB AND, FATHER, BROTHER, SON : ? A good wm-I? Overcoat, or a new Suit of Clothing; A nice SadMlo, prices from S3 00 to 812 00; t -A Shot GtA> priceH from 82.25 to 8G.00; A double tAtiure Mcintosh Waterproof Overcoat with C ine 8S 00- ol A. Rodger! Pocket Knife; 1 ' ' A good SW^g OmGt; Razor. Strop, Brush and Soap, all for 81.00 U Ages 6 to 18, 81.25 to 80 00. ^d a list of other things that would fill a page of tho TlMES, at least For nthor sntHTPotinna n?rr BO ?g] FOSTER, WILKINS & CO, j "the; old reliable." ? N. 11. 5 lbs. good ltio Coffee for ouo dollar. iC NEW * DRY GOODS." ^ 8 . We are now opening a new stock of DRY GOODS which we offer cash buyers at reasonable prices. OUR SHOE STOCK. + Our SHOE stock is complete, and we guarantee every pair to be bottomed with LEATHER, no paper filling. cheap groceries ? t In the GROC&RY line wo can fill your bill. Flour to cf arrive at $4.00 to $4.50 per barrel. 1 m TOBACCO! TOBACCO! All grades of TOIpACCO from which the most fastidious can I - be suited A n TTDT T1 It "TV 7 T \ TT i A7/^tt ^ x ^ ? i3tt?iJL? A1N1J ? AINU I ODORS. J SHELF GOODS,! CAKES AND CRACKERS OF MANY j VARIETIES. HORSE MILLINERY ... We have ordered a line of HORSE MILLINERY, to and in fact try to keep everything the public may need. NO TROUBLE TO SHOW OR PRICE ANY OF OUR GOODS. w< RESPECTFULLY, ['j * Young & Hunter. ]) CANNOT STAY THE PROGRESS OF ? A LIVE STORE. * CANNOT KEEP US DOWN! A Our trado for this season has been beyond our most sanguine anticipa *I( tion. Wo arc receiving new shipments nearly every clay in Dry Goods, Notions, Millinery, Clothing, Hats, " Shoes, Saddlery, Tinware and Crockeryware. g? thus proving that good honest goods at real close profits aro appreciated go by our putrooi.-v^" ?V-s" " " Our trade is on the Upward grado and every day new customers are coming to us. We advertiso to sell cheap ond never fail to prove it when was we arc given an opportunity. ZZ OUR STOCK IS THE LARGEST IN TI1E COUNTRY. [ We are determined that the public shall have no excuse for sending away a single dollar from our town this season for goods thoy cannot geat home. i Our Dress Goods and Trimmings have novcr boon equaled in this town, ? so say the public. We want you to inspect our Ginghams, Calicoes, Outings, Flannels Chcviottcs, Tabic Damask, etc. * f? DOM F, S T I C S . fc You ca^\ buy those as cheap as you can order from the factories. ^ Shoes, \ Shoes, Shoes, bl We need not montj<Ml^rline aa you all know that McLure's is the II place to got good shoes aJluSTtmesl prices. 11 Womens aft leather shpea - -75c. Good Shirting - - - 04c. Mens " " * - 75c. All Wool Jeans - 20c. Childrens " " " - - 25c. Calicoo ? - - - 05c. Ball Cotton - . - - 01 o. Gingham : : : 07c. 200 y'ds Spool Cotton - 02c. Wool Twill Red Flannel : 20c. RED OIL, OTHERS ASK YOU 25C., ONLY 20C. Como in and buy your Winter outfit from us?we will save you money. J. W. McLURE, Ag't. ' I/' Y. !*3^2 -V V .i ? i. a THE NEW YORK RACKET. It is u well known fact that we lead in LOW PRICES nd the numerous packages that daily go out of our store is ur greatest advertisement, and proves to us that the people f Union County are pleased with the way we conduct our usiness. Personally we are proud of the increased trade we have ad this season and consider it a universal endorsement of ur business methods, and every day we became more firmly mvinced that REWARD. We bought this season the largest stock of Dry Goods, [iocs, Ilats, Clothing, Notions, etc., ever brought to Union, id were daily asked (,wha tin the world we expected to do ith them?" Our one low price to everybody soon solved lat problem for us ; and new the only trouble we have is to it enough goods an 1 get them last enough. Every mail that goes out from here carries one or more tters to our New York buyer, and shoe factories, asking icm to hurry up our goods as fast as possible, and every eight brings us new goods to take the place of those sold 1 that way we manage to keep our stock no, and vou can - ?. ' %/ aw find each department full of nice FRES1I GOODS, at rices that our competitors cannot touch. Nice Ginghams, filets. Others sell the same goods from to lOcts. Good Plaids. 3lets. A case of Standard Calico just in. 3 cents a yard ; cannot ny it elsewhere for less than 7 or 8 cents. Boy's suit for 38 cents. A man's nice suit for $2.48. Man's High cut Shoe, solid, for Torts. And thousand of other things just as cheap. To wait on our increasing trade we have had to employ two cw salesmen, and arc now with our force of 9 men, prepared > give you the very best attention. Polite and attentive erks will take pleasure in showing you through our ini.ense stock, and will quote you some very low prices. RESPECTFULLY, HARRY & BELK. ? pril 10 15 ly JEW FALL GOODS, NTOW CYPTfVV Trm? T Vo"DcvA" _i_ i v/ i i vy jjjj. i jl' v_y xti J . > kZIJL. JLt V_ JL 1W Our buyers have just returned from the Northern markets liere they bought a large and well assorted stock of goods suit all the trade. Shoes, Shoes, Shoes. First, we will say that our stock of shoes is immense, and i arc prepared to make you some prices that will catch the Dsest buyer. We have some specialties to offer you in this le. Call and see them. ress Goods Staple Goods Etc., In Dress Goods we are prepared to offer you some beauties, id at very reasonable prices, too. In Staple Goods, such as Prints, GillghaillS, and all e new things in Cotton Goods, we have a very large stock. MIL I, T iv E li Y . WORD TO THE LADIES : Our Millinery Department seems to be the centre of attrac3n, because the ladies always find the novelties of the sean there. We can show you ell the new shapes in Ilats and Bonds, and Trimmings of every kind to match. Call early and t first choice. You will always find us with a full stock of first class ods, and thryyerv 1 ?* ? 1UUKS VERY RESPE TFULLY, GRAHAM & SPARKS. Jan 2*2 If )etermined to Quit Business by 1st January. Having decided to Lve all of my time to Some rich bargains nother and better pro- in store for the people ission, I have decided union County for , quit the Mercantile thenext usmess. * 1 Uordmom Pllllfl Ptnwnri TT nnnnrtN i liQiunaiD. uuiid, oiUYGS, MllGSS 'dllli BUGGIES, i-OR THE SPOT CASH, IO CREDIT?SO DON'T A SK. I MEAN BUSINESS, W. D. BEWLEY. F?p 24 89 8?