The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, May 24, 1895, Image 5

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?x , , THE XT 1ST 101ST TIMES. - ?! ?? RATES OF ADVERTISING-. One dollar per square first insertion, fiftj cents per square for each subsequent insertion. Liberal contracts will be made for space for advertisements of three mcniht duration and over. Local advertisements ten cents a lin * :o: Some Interesting- History. From The Spnrtnn, lly S. A. Sims. Grindal Shoal* is not unknown to all whc are familiar wilti tho history of South Carolina. It was ?u the North side of Pacolet at Grindal's ford, that Morgan catnped just before the battle of Cowpens. This place is well described by John P. Kennedy in his famous novel of Horse Shoe Robinson. lu the eurlieet settlement, a family by the name of Grindal lived on the north side and owned the shoal, which was a noted fishery, fiom them it was called "Grindal Shoal's." How the little river got the name of "Pacolet," has always been a mystery to us. I'actdet, in its origin, is French, and is found in an old ballad, written in the time of Pepin?familiar to us all as a nursery rhyme, "Valentine and Orson." "Pacolet" means swift messenger. Ana this was ones a swift Utile stream. We well kuow that onr o'd frontiersmen had no acquaintance with literature, an?l it is yet unkown to us who nauied this river. It was called "1'ncolet" long before Walter Scott mlruUuced "Norma of the Fitful He id," and her dwart attendant, to the reading world. The earliest settlers known to us were families from Virginia and North Carolina, who moved hsra prior to the Kevolmion. One "Chesney," an Englishman, wu probably ene ef the earliest settlers. Chesney owued a large tract cf land on ike north side, extending above and for several miles below Urindal's ford. When war eame on, ho was moro grateful to George 111, than eome others who accepted his gifts. Cbesnsy adhered to the reyalist side, and it was soon made too hot for him. He tied to Charleston aud escaped to England. Maj. Chesney, of the English army, who wasiu Virginia during our Confederate war, an ardent admirer of General Lee and a sympathizer with the South, was a decendunt of this Chesney who once lived on Pacolct. Mnj. Chesney discovered among his ancestor's old papers a diary which he bad kent d urine his residence hero, and an account of the rude way in which the rebels forced him to leave this country. John Nuckolls came from Virginia with h a faaily about 1707. He settled a place en Tbickity; afterwards "Whig Mill," also came a brother of Mrs. Nuckolls Maj. Zsckeriah Dullock of V irgiuia, who owned a grant of land on the North side of l'acolet, throe or four miles above Grlndal. This place remainded in possession of the Nuckolls and Bullock decoudatits until very recently. It was tbo property of Miss Julia Norria and her nephews, Frank and Will Anderson, the sons of Maj. F. L. Anderson of Spartanbug. They sold the place and n oved to Tennessee. Than came the Goudelocks, who were from Rock Fiah, Albemarle, Ya. They lived before and during the Revolution st a place since known as the homestead of Gen Elijah Dawkns- now the home of Mr. Durbin Littlejohn. It is on the north side about two miles beyond Grindal Shoa's. William Henderson came prior to the war. owned a largo grant of land on the south side. John Beckham and family followed and smiled on part of the Henderson grant. Mrs. Beckham was a sister of Wm. Henderson. At the beginning of the war, Wm. Henderson joined Sumter, who, was an old friend. At the battle of Eutaw.Col. Ilcndersou was severely woundII n tvna mnilu (Innnral ol'lor (haf An gugement. The war over, Henderson married and settled on the Suntee. About 1784 Maj. John Hendeison moved from Halifax N. C.. bouglit the whole grunt from his brother, Gen. Wni. Henderson, settled a piece a mile from the Sbosl on the south side. William and John wero the younger sous of Samuel Henderson and Elizabeth Williams brother to Hichard Henderson, the last Colonial judge of North Carolina, nil from Granville, N. C. Tho gallent Col. Williams, who tell at King.s Mountain, was first cousin to the Hendersons. Maj. John Henderson was a fine old character, greatly beloved by all of hisueigh bors. His wife was a Mrs. Alston, the widow of Solomon Alston, of Halifax, N. C. The Henderson house is still standing, and when one views its very limited accotnidn tious, he wonders where they stored awaj all tho guest who visited the old hospitable gentleman. Mr. Adam Hotter owned a beautiful plun tat ion on the south side, abovo the ford knewi since us the Nott p'acc. Mr. Miteliel and Haile, brother-in-law to the Hendersons live I near by. Above the Hotter place, on the river, livci William Hodge and his family. Hodge w a an honest' brave whig; fought all throng1 Ihe war; was at the battle ofCowpcos. Tlnj sutlered greatly from Ihe marauding, thiev inc. house-burning lorirs. Their borne was .11 'ri.. ,.i.i Oil MICH Hll't ' >? tilt" I'l/a.v.p.uiK.. *uv UIVI place was still owned by one of the decen dnnts until very recently. The late Kev James Hodge Saye, of Fishing Creek church Chester, S. C., was related to this family. All of these people were of good old families, with as much education as the limei afforded, and brought with them the court eoua manners, habits and tastes that bo' longed to an older civilization. Hence, tin settlement around Grinds] Shoals was then known as a neighborhood of more ouiturt than was often found in the "back woods ol Carolina." It was really the "cradle anc nursery" of many who afterwards fillet lugli positions. Wade sud John Hampton, in tlier earlj youth, were familiar chnructora about Grin dal. They followed bunting and trapping for fur animals. These youths were alwayi the guest of Mrs. Bfchum, her husband John ItecheiD, having sinfi^r testes. Dur. mg die war, John Bechn*ntwaa a noted eeout and often employed by Hampton in thai nay, so their friendship was kept alive. Ihe war over, Hampton had risen to higl distinction, and was acquiring great wealth yet still in touch with his old friend, Jacl Beckhaui, who was a "no'er-do-weel., J . \ Hampton gave Beeham employment as tiainer of race horse*. "Old Jack" di at last, and left .Mrs 13. with a bouse full daughters, aud very poor. In looking ov her husband'* account.*, Mrs. B. foui something due her from Hampton. So s r resolved to visit him, and see what heceu . do for her. The family aud frieuds advis . her against it.?that Uamptcn wa* nun , very ?icli ami distinguished man, living Columhia. The old lady said, "she wou trust him, she had known Wade 111 I > youth.? Her house was thon open to liii and ehe eonldn't believe that he would ft ?ake her now." So shetnouoted "Lterriel her famous old horse, a>:d setoff to Co'uml all n'ono. She uiade the trip aud return safer. 'I In family gathered ariund.eng to bin* the result ofihe visit. Mrs. I>. w exulta.it. How d d he receive you.' w > asked. "Receive 1 me? He reoeivel us il ha I been a queen! And nothing in his grai ' house was t?o go al for Mr*. Bccham Chi I wat put iua tine chamber wiili a grt mnhoguny bedstead covared with a canop and so high that there were steps to cht into it and they were cirpcted.. He paid r and more than paid me." So I s uppo the dear <>M lady returned wiili more mou than had be mi in her pocket for muny a da This was to d mo by my mother, a git nieee of Mrs. 11., and 1 record it asillustri ing the cbaiacter of the grand old men w made Carolina what slit ouoe was. Continued next week. SHOT DEAD. A lot of second hand Engines in Uut County thorough'y overhauled, almost good as new. Alinoji given away for ens VERY CHEAT, on goo l lernis. One 0 H. Talbert on iien wheels. One 8 H. 1*. Moo ley on sills. One 18 H. T. Moodley on sill Also a lot of new and second hnud Engin and olher machinery, such ns Conor, Gir 5r.Tr Mills, Grist Mills t(c. in Spartaobu cheap as the cheapest. Call and see or write us. SPARTANBURG MACHINE CO. May 10 Ira T1IE BEST SALYE IN J HE W0R1 I TlIK RtlT SlKP in llm nnvl.l f..? O.il I - - "? ? *" ?'" ? Bruises, Seres. Ulcers, Salt ltheum, Fev Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilbliin Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positive cures Piles, or no pay required. It is gun anteed to give perfect satisfaction or monf refunded. Price 25 cents per box. Fit SALE BY II. F. Posey. Accident ii Insurance ^?^42 ^oe. ..foT MCN YOU lX)OKI THE DOL] It's poor economy to buy times, when you can the same figures. for they ar V bel plain busi 1 to give each ai equal value. Thi > test lor years, with u A LIVING , Of Fair and square < I 7 Now read ov<m* ( the prices do I lltlllC'C CASH J j Heavy Brown Shirting ; 3 ai , Indigo Blue Calico-will not Pretty Dress Ginghams - Fast Black Sateen j Union Cotton Mill "Sea l'slai Dotted Swiss, white and tin r Summer Dress Goods , Ladies Summer Shoes, All 1 If these don't strike jour 1 "THE OLD A H. FO! GIVERS OF C 'i 6 TASTELESS , [Zb ^1! 1 fes Ura! 7 opi ra^77 fx ra $ ffii: " T '5 "" i' ' 9 ess E ^ b mza | lOJUSi HOVUUUI-VSIP.UULIUi WARRANTED. PRiCESOcts, on O.M.ATIA, l! L8., Nov. 10, 1SP3. ns Paris Mcdtchio Co., St. Ix>ul?, Mo. , Gentlemen:?Wo sold last, year, 000 bottles nl n . IHOVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC end 1-rtvo I>. bought three pros* already this year. In all ?mr > ; aerlenco of It years. In the drop business. have o- never sold an article that pave sueh uulvcrcal balls [s taction as your Tuulc. Yours truly, AilNilV.CAIlC, &C0 cs ts, For sale by i>. F. 1'OSIiV. UNION*. S.C. ^ Wonderfulbargains in sliooi at GRAHAM 1 & Si'ARKS. 1 If yon want v nr e 'ton to grow oil nicely cultivate I with t' c "Vi or "n?cot', For jl I sale by "TilR iil.l> I'Ki.l 10LK." 9) See our new <l?.iiol swims just the thing er for summer dress "TIIU OLD 11111,1 A l'.LK' Iv A duck suit it I lie i L-.i, new I <?t jtw in r- at "1HKOLO UULlAIiU: ,y ? Another new us.-orhtm t < ; iIiomj pretty 1 >w pi ice lee lion Hal hit in-i noeivcl n! "T11F 1 OLD ItKl.lAI'.l.li" I ll.rce. (0);0c wiii fc ^ j:<\y Q r.\ . , ' 'Oft/. /' (,' // V ; jj IVlVjj j^UJ'V? Td p j <4 Jk>. ^fcL_ -.~o?? NG . , .1 Alter .-aviiii; the Pennies | Li ARB' ! Will take care of themselves, j I shoddy, trashy, coeds, these 1..,v Tili<: ui.^T ,w.o.. i We adverti.se no baits e misleading. V^E ieve in ncss methods, id every customer s plan has stood t!.<i is, and we are still h r , MONIJM INT lealings with one en;, ail. l" tllis Isy-vt ?.? ;!. ?: ?.v 1 V nor oHV/ f BUViiuB. I: ?:o.' rd wide - - 4c. ! lade - - - 5c. M 5c. 10c. | iid" li'J inches wide - 5c. 1 ted - - - 20c. I 4c. I jc.'ithcr - - 50c. 1 , , I ... 01 Inncy '.v? have otiieis that will. w RELIABLE" ;S STER & CO!; JOOD VALUKsS. [" I ^feNEW YOW^' < -U V . '' A ' ).) ^ OJ I. J ^ A.; - *' > ... rr\ > .-^ a ^ - A"'3 J* Bit* Lot Ladies Vests worth 1?"> cents, * I?i;_j Lot Sample \ o.>ts at loss than Jobber-. < tlootl Alamance > "hocks, J cents. Good Dross Calico, ' ) cents, (Joo?I Indiyo Calico, OA cents, Good Sateen "> cents a yard, Fine Dress Goods, > cents a vary, . Good CottonaJ.es o.cents a yard. Fruit of iho Loom, OA cent-, Fine, yard wide. Bleached Pone- .o > Men's Good Shirt, 10 cent., Boys' Nice Pants, only 1 > c . Boys Nico Suits, only 4s' cent-. M Meii's Nice Sunday Suit, oniy J. Men's IJlaefc. A LL \Y<); iLSFi Men's Solid, Ilijdi CutSii<o <v > en. H Women's Oxfords hc^in sit iJ> e n. . Finest Line oi" Lace-and iIj .1 Carolina All the New and Lovely Pre? rubrics at ' . ..1 Prices* NYc Lead in Prices ami Acknowledge Lo * .. 1 tor. FLOW PKICKS, FATK AM) ; H7 ARE I)EALI N( i, < 'OITNT FOi: -\. YTI UNOWE WILL GET YOU!; Y.ME. w Nothing will do yoxir pocltct-ho: _ much good as a visit to ; .t R A. C K ET. no trouble to m v: ( cods. HARRY & I, . ; -?4A j? i * \ t . j ? . -v / Jl.lDu* TRY ONE OF .r.Jci ^ ? v .'i'tcr ? .. v on Sat THE CELEBRATED * ,'L. .*-v f ' . V ' N I LuJevti nil lot \ . y' . ' - . v. i- .. i . is I that the L * **'" h " " 1 ; ' i .it I eV ' ' '. v. 11. c;a \ . - >.. , . - > ' \ * / I I he i ?" v, in "" ? to V \ ^ j <. ' twi :ny do, - Council. X})}^ ';! i .. . ! >Uh yWfe'K ! t-i, /r I/I -V;/N v : * ft?^n ' -> ^ nij v.v i Mm ,v; i; I, i.s.m r' * ' > ' I I' lll? J vf i ii- ; i an. m ' 1 .Mi* .. ' ' .-non, w *""w k 1 1 .'' .mU-:hr I . nty. a /Vt I r.n-, . . I ? .? . . 1 j 'Mivl. i Davis 1 * M. r B 2 C ? ^ LL ? ? ... >); I * ? J iho {( < i> ,\dI ' : [\<V NOTICE iO FEDDLEJI3. ! ' t' ii M. .| ; |;H. 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