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THE UNION TIMES Published Every Friday. JAMES E. HUNTER. ' M. W. CvLr, Editor. "Registered at the Poetofflce in Union, 6. C., as second-class mail matter. r tw* i? i in,-1 -fs-un i. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One year .... $1.00. Six months .... *0 cents. Tliree mouths . . 25 cents. Subscription livable in advance, alleys. Remit by ]>08tal order, check or registered letter. Currency by open mail at sender's risk. ADVERTISEMENTS. One square, first insertion . . $1.00. Every subsequent insertion . o0 cents. Contacts for three ino' ' ~"?er we le\y a all it for the the Governor B|B^^B^^^BBpract i, ,, 1^ n i .1 ^^Hctieal paper. ^VsA. HVtily papers an^ - II anna hud sols in the Ohio Le^- ' lirn to the I'nited 'J'hi.s election has wcud interest all of ^^^nblicuns HRRHpocrats and ' Hpilira, only They had j RcpuMig?^flF*nd we he N$flp Cleveland. |fa?fi9| hope that inley cam- I to ^|^H^H^^^^^H|K*ror<l. j k i i ?????? ire men of the Ilunnu typo ami socialists. They are very dangerous men t> any country. If such a thing were possible we believe Hanna would attempt to buy a reserved seat in heaven. STARTLING FIGURES. "The wholo number of homicides reported during 1891-189G inclusive, was 43,902?figures below rather than above true mark. In 1890, the number was 1G,G52. Allowing 40 feet to a vehicle and 10 vehicles to the funeral, it would make a procession 800 miles lon<r. which traveling O' , rj five miles an hour, day ami nigiir, would require nearly eight days to pass a given point. Such is the record of the homicides of one year in United States." Joshua Hudson on homicides. NEWS NOTES. A terrible tornado passed over the State of Arkansas, on January 11, IS'JS. and did fearful damage. The House of Representatives have ' hill extending the time for '"ebrunry 20, 1s(js, News gives some :y person for the ight e>f t his issue? of the taxpayers ol hat the pre'sont so* at ure be a short am ulge Hudson says on 1 carrying eonoealeci ir first page. Old Jeisl ning of t rue English. Bratt >n. <>f Fairlieh Wednesday last. Truly are fast passing away t:m:i anil a good c-iX i Soeioty f?>r the Pro ty to Animals. the water works nici to haul an Is. t s posit ion over < >i with a tram eon ules. It was tlu we ever saw sum l???c V f WX\ xo \>V 'V ',-0.*pOAOldd? i ? I r oaian t m??i\ ?11818 ^ .in- nun ber of lawyers in ? nion that are hi counsellors, lie is to be defended b Thomason of Spartanburg, Sebum pert it MetJowan, Munro it Munr and Ben Townscnd of I'nion. Tlie South <"arolina I.egislature me on Tuesday last. We are glad to so that both Imiwoj at 11>". i. seemed to lie Impressed with the de sire of qt^l^ict ion^^HM||^port an Hi^^^judieial Meet ions will fn.*i place on the ITt'h instant. A hie justice and four circuit judges are h he elected. It is thought that old) | one judj*e will have opposition vi/ .Judire I tenet of the 1st circuit. Rep. re.-entut ive Racot, Charleston. aiu [ Kx-.ltuljje I/!ar. of <tran^ehurg. ar? candidates. * iiorsiciioLD (jods. The ancient Greeks believed that tia I'enates were tin* fjod> ulio attended t< the welfare and pros|ierity of the f,unity, l'I.ev weie Worshipped as hoiisliol I irod? in evesy hoiti". The hoti-ehnl I ffod ol today i, I>r. Kinir's New I>isco\eiv. Km consiin.pt ion. roughs, colds .,n I tor all atTi'ctions ot throat. "Iie-t and luiitxs it K invaluable. It hasliecn hied for a oji.liter of a eel11 ill v and is 'jnarantt ed in run or money |et 111 Ueil. No household slioulil U- wilhout this??i?if 1 antrel. It is pie.1 -out to take and a safe and sui" r?".iie?|\ foi old and yoiino. 1'ree trial b ?ttles ;t K. < 1 hike's dnn; store. Wli"ii ail editor cannot take a joke, (lie humorist has to "riii and keep :t. > ,M KT1II N't i TO KNOW. It nia\ lie worth something to know that the very liest mcdi'-ine for rest? r ny t lie tiled out liei Voiis system to a heall li\ viiror is Klecti i?* II.tiers. This medicine is purely vegetable, arts l.v ^iviu^ tola to till* III I'Ve eeut res i I In. - . . . - ...... ... ...? '(wiiki* ii ^? ..i n >timi;l.iir tin* 1 iv?*i"si11<I kidums. and:11.it liese m yaiis in tliiou in-/ oil impiiri!sen in the I)! !<?<!. I'.'iTlrir Hitters improves the <i|>|?t*ti*? . niils digestion .::I is |?r??fiiiir.ii't'tl 11y those \\!io liiivr tried n k> llicU'st li!m d pmilier and iu*i\? Tiy if. Sd'.iI fur.Mi rents and -v 1 pei at 1*. <'. 1 hik's dun? : tore. Honesty may l?'t!* >! j?.?1 *..-v. I>;:t very seldom ;>.i',s 11. ; div.den Is. t l'ii.spi-1 ity f<>n:cs ipiirkest to 111?- in.;'.t \\l.i?si> liver is in :i I I'lindii ii?n. I >r\Vilt':> l.iltir I'.ails lliserv. an* famous lilt 1?? pills t >r roll I i] a'< i< n. billions; . indiiicslioi! and all stmuaoh and li\? r troubles. I'm sale b\ 1'. ('. Dal.rand I.ofkliaM Milks. * # * iv is n * pea mi earth when tie break I lie good will. HOW TOJFIHO OUT. ! Kill u lot tic or common glass with urine and let it stand twenty-four hours; a sediment or settling indicates an un- | healthy condition of the kidneys. When < urine t tains linen it is evidence of kidney trouble. Too frequent desire to urinate or pain in the back, is also convincing proof that the kidneys and bladder are out of order. WHAT TO IK). There is comfort in the knowledge so j often expressed, that Dr. Kilmer's Swamp j lloot, the great kidney remedy fulfils i every wish in relieving pain in the Dick, I kiduexs. liver, bladder and every p?it of j urituuv pissages. It corrects inability | J to hold urine and scalding jmin in pass-' I inir it. or Uul effects following use of | liquor, wine or U-er. and overcomes that I unpleasant necessity of U'iug eonqielled j to ct-t no manv times dnrinir the niirht 1 j to urinate. The mild and the extraordii uarv ffort of Swami?-Hoot is soon reali/rd. It stands the highest for its wnlidei fill cures of tin* most distressing . uses. It yon need a medicine youshould have the Ivsi. Soli I I ?y druggist. Price tifty cents and one dollar. Von may have , a sample Kittle and pamphlet lioth sent free hy mail. Mention Tiik Union Timks and send your address to Dr. Kilmer & Co., li'iighatnton, X. Y. 2-Vly. - - ? The principal ingredient in auapadverlist inents is couientraUd lie. Miss Allie Hughes. Noifoik, Ya.. was frighttullv binned on the face and neek. I'niu was instantly relieved by lie Witt's Witch Hazel Salve, which healed the in, jury without leaving ; scar. It is the J fi'mous pile remedy. For sale by F. C. "i Duke and I.ockbart Mills. - The silver lining to a go-it many clouds r is nothing but moonshine. A VVonderfnl Slicbr rrjr. I The Inst quarter of a century reeords many wonderful discoveries in medicine, hut none that have accomplished more f.?r humanity than that sterling old household i remedy, browns'iron Hitters. It seems to | contain the very elements of good health. mm iicinier man, woman or child can take ( it without deriving the greatest benefit. Browns'Irou Iiittcrs is sola l>y all dealers. A?i did idea. Every day strengthens the belief o>f emi\ nent physieians tliat impure blood is the I cause of the majority of our diseases, j Twenty-five years ago this theory was used 'I as a basis for the formula of Browius' Iron J Bitters. The many remarkable cures effected | by this famous old household ren,icdy are I sufficient to prove that the theory ibcorrect. Browns' Iron Bitters is sold by alJl dealers. [ *? ., J- ~ 1 WANTK!>?lo ex linage. a Bicycle 1 ' goo I ..s new lor Bnibl'.irg ami l.otin ! Slock. !. teal nrofcr . ?!. Apply t*1 j .1. A. lh:o\v\, liai-kc! Si ore. --if. 'I KOI?: SAI.K FtUl S.\i K?T (lt?) Shares I'nior ck. Apply to ('km _.lb\ S. ('.' 2-It. ?9<\tao0 2-1 t, ^ f ; Cl n TTttSffriER'S REPORT. Statement of L. (i. Young, Town Treaso . urer, lor Year 11*97. 1ND7. i>u. .Inn. 1 T<> balance from 1 Nb7 1 j 1 si H? .$ 1 7(1 (> ! Dee. J11 To lines collected. I.oil? lid j To licenses collected US I l.'l j To taxes collected I.lili7 '.'7 " j To dispensary account. . 1 .ds<? lis ' j To hill payable account,. . li.7oo (Ml To sale M. T. oil barrels. . ] I In Total . $10,Slid 7 1 U lsi,o 1 j Dee. dl by street work act.* li.C.DP lit*. ? j Ily liydit account dd7 P.y police account l.boii S7 ; By Hoard of Health act . . lib?I lil j By hills paya-dc account 1.7?imi (mi " By interest aeeount . 1J1 1 Id 1 | By bonds retired I.loo imi By abatements tines, taxes 117 71 By lire hose. .... lf>7 "?!) By expense at fire ... Id S7> By otlleial printino. !d."> 77? , By State Puldishi 11?? ('o. . S 00 , By books ami stationery.. 'JS Do B\ ::::i::au rs registration 5 and election- . . b"> ' By rent and expense council chamber. lit! no I Mton e\ s fe - -J7J Oil >| By phy-ieians bill - I ! d."> I By pump ami work on well (HI CO 1 1 By appropriation Me.lieal ">'> 00 ! By .1. <i. I .on-.. sberiti ."('to sb ' By Mayors -alary d:Ki 00 | By - undry si-uill accounts t"? ? II By ('oin ni&dons ."iii! 17 B\ balatnv till ,V.? Total . ..tlo.s-Jd 7 | Notice to Tax Payers. ; Mv book - 1 . - open I'idiii t lie 1 st p > the "Jstli of rVbn.uiy. 1 . for tin* col* lect ion of e, >iitiiiiit.>t i.e. 1 mad I :i\. All niitle |?e , >-|s between the aijes of 1 iiinl *>0 \e;'l-i iii< - lilijee! ioone dohiir l'o:ul tax l!\ ]>' school trustees, town ' I ship < otniui-sioi.e: s. ministers in actual i of :i < >1.^1 ctiiition siiiil persons ' i \\lio M*:veil in ll; !;!* v.ar. J-tL' J. 1>. Ttoa.sunr. i'iMl ?*j? \ ? ? 1 Alt II I??. One IllacU Mar. Mule Willi mouse colore.I motilli and two l i':i v* pot s where saddle four years old; she ! in front ouls : reward if returned to John \V. Himm, (lonhpn lli!!, 8. 0. Not co ! Notice! A.l >i i"- ..i- are i. i ili* I :io| to (repass upon i. ;r . \:l stoek loiunl upon t! i:i-< - will he In Id j fur damages. <'i \i: > T. Kant, J. M?M. Fant. , Jan. 7th, 1 -v?>?".-at. ] BKiiiM ? BIG DRV GOC K * ______ V!\e have the prettiest line of Li tell us) afitl one of the finest Trimim prices as low as any in the Southern St of Miss Bessie Poole, of Baltimore, wi ant. DRESS Our line of Dress Goods is siin shades and new weaves. This is de Goods ever brought to Union, and the Wo have a special bargain to show yoi department is in charge of II. M. j assistant. curvcc r*\ ATUI J7I 1UUO, vLv 1111 Our stock of Shoes, as every with price-grower than the lowest. We have added Clothing to save you ,money in this line also. In It. 0. Johnson, It. M. Estcs and Davi see von and treat vou clever, ltespet GRAHAM< STOP ADD THINK r 1 lie Coiv. You Siyeud Your Money that j T. A. ^URRAH will sell you not the cheapest Stoves on the mVlrket, but by all me?" the best. It IS tliv- . ^ IROli - KING % t T T^TtX^ ?? 17'T TfcX/A It's superior does not exist. It is needless to v/aste words in praise ot these well known stoves Remember also that I sell everything in the Stove ? Line. Grates, Heaters, Etc. Also every description of 'Tinware, Glassware i &c Crockery ware. | I GUTTERING AND ROOFING I A SPECIALTY. i ! Stoves delivered and put up j fref nf rlinnrp ? - ? r> ^ * I I I j ; T. A. MjURRAH Tooth HjHliscfi. t ' NEW ? Quarter Assortment, j Guaranteed. DUKE S DRUG STORE, Opposite Union Hotel. fsTORP- MfH ICC TO DTMT v . uMk m/J JU i \j nc.IM i . Tlie I la wis Stot H??use is now for ' lit. Terms reasonable?. Apph to S. M. ltirK. -Iit.. K IT. :tft-tr. IN I i Not jr.- is lie ?1 >" :*i\ en tfi.it 1 ).?i(i! mi lias li'.i il l.i-r |?-'it on ui?!; iii< for I onu sti-ai! in lie* real ami p'.*onal estate of let liuslianil. -Iii<!?_;?? (Ileum ileeease.l. Tlie saiil petition will Ix luanl before me on the 27th ?lav of InCuary l*bs. I 31-It. C, II. I'EA.ii:, Master. [SPARK'S >DS STORE. adiee' Hats. in the city (so the ladies ers South of Baltimore, Md., with tatcs. This department is in charge th Miss Corrie Whiteside as assistGOODS. ply immense. We havo all tho now (eideuly tho prettiest lino of Dress prices are all on a basis of Oc. cotton. * ? * rni I i in tins lino. ask to sec it. jlius Sparks, villi Miss Ada Hancock INQ AND HATS. one knows, is complete in all lines our stock again tliis season and will i this department will be found Capt. id English, who will alwnvs be glad to ;tfullv, & SPARKS I'*?trayed ITorsc, I have in my possession one dark bay pony which can be found at Pinokney, A. C. The owner can get same by paying expenses. Hon McMahax. ! FINAL DISCHARGE. i Notice i> lieivby given that John A. ; I'ani, guardian of the estate of Kihe1 lind S. minor, has applied to Jason M. (Jroer, Judge of Probate, in and for the county of I'nion, for a ; fimt 1 discharge as gnatvlian. It is oki>ki?i:i), That the loth day j of February A. 1?. 1 x?*s, 1k? tixed for hearing of petition, an 1 a iinal settleI nicnt of said est:;*. . . . : v. CltKKR, .i i n* go 1*. C. Jan. I. ? 1?It. NOTiCii. I will ji..v off ;>11 Sri. < '. t i.iisus approviiUl.y I>. 1'. 1 .ml. opto July 1. IS',17. J. 1*. tiUlXtl, ?Dun' v Treasurer. 'X'i ? j >:>.'v ollcc. 1 hereby fy : 11 persons not ti t respuss on my In mis, or allow thou stock to ilo so. Smith Vauuhax. _ A4-2t. * k . A Card. J>r. A. .M . Sta. .!. - '.:li? t on t hi eye, ear, nose .n 1 thro.it. unci on tilting glasses, will In I Dion on January ! !th html 1 !i. :i1 {lipoflku of Smith Ar Volt. ami respectfully offers his professional services to the citizens of ! 11: s community. rVoliiM*. Everyone < y\:i:*_r me oil her by note or account are* n <inested to settle same at once, as 1 cm-- ,-.;>er.rd ?? collect to nteet IIIV ohlicnti..; - xv ff. Saistoii. Summons for Release. The State of South Carolina, <fouitty of I'tiion. William T. Peaty and Lilla Jeter, I'iaintiffs, against Mart an t A. Hill. Nan-ice Pecke, Martha I. Means. Sarah I. Archer, Nannie It. Means. Jessie M. Thomson, Maggie M. Clapman. Albert (J. Means the younger. Yoltmia Mean.', Pessie lleinitsch. Thomas M. Peaty. Minnie Collins. Pobetl P. Peatv, S. Means Pealy, 1'Joise Peatv, Cornelia Peaty. C. 11. 1 Valve. Kminett Collins, and Sarah Ilellen ('oilins, Pefeinlauts. Summons for llelief?Complaint not served. To the Defendants above named : Von are hereby suinmoin d and re* I a it (< 1 to answer the complain! in Ibis action, of w!iie!i a copy is IrTowith served i: pi hi jnii, and t" serve a <opy of your answer ' > tp,. S;ljd complaint on t!ie sul|K-iil>ei-. el their otllce. Law I Sanyo, i' 11 ii a i. Sni'tb t'aroiiua. witliin twenty days all . the service hereof. exelusive of the day of Mi'-h service; and if you fail to answer tie* complaint within the thue aforesaid, the plaintiffs in litis action will apply to tin* Court for the relief demanded in the compiaint. I >a!? d I 'nion. >. Nov. !, A. I>. 1 S'.lT. J. II. Mt Ki-sn k. ('lark. mi \'i;o tv mi nuo. I'iaintilf's Attorneys. Totiie Defendants. Maryare' A. 11 ill. Mayyie M. Chapman. Volnnia Mums. r.essie ileinilseli. Thomas M. llcaty. Minnie Collins. Kininett Collins. and Sarah 11 ?-lci i Collins: Take notice that the eoniplniut in this action, together with tlie summons. ol' uliicii the forego ing is a copy, was tiled in the otlice of the Clerk of IheCo'o.l of Conmion I'leas for I'nion county, at I'nion. in the j countv of I'nion in tl < "kate ol South Carolina, on the llii *!.ty of November, 1*!>7. Mi nno .y Mr\no. Plaintill's' Attorneys, J I/i w I hinge, I'nion, S. ( N'oveinls i J I. C?7. , 1 ] '< )|{ S A I.V.. We ha' t v,e111\ -one line young nolle* for .sale, u hieii We ha\ e Iteei^ Using at t he i factory, we are through with our teams and want to sell out. mules, wagons and harness. E. I). Siiaukky ?St Son. 2-tr ' : - i:' ' / >m*'s ** / , y V s 1 i II II * - I 111! - -1 ? ! AN HONEST CONFESSION I Wc believe that we have convinced fully one half of the Cash Buyers that our store is the store that saves them money, and we are going to make a great effort to convince the other half during iSq8. A careful study of , Our Business Methods Will rr\nvM?>/?p lrnn f-lmt \vp i r> f n ri ct-avinrr in H II 111 V.VI1 I J VU I * A 1*. 1 II V lit VV> IIV? ?J fclAJ llig ? the front rank of the pushing, let-our-lightshine merchants. Never before at the beginning of a New Year were we so determined to have your trade by saving you money. If interested come to see us oftener during 1898. THE OLD RELIABLE, A. H. FOSTER & CO. IT " IT i THE ( I Slaughter in Prices..... Has begun. Young's Cheap Cash Store leads the movement. I have certain lines that must be closed out before Christmas, and if prices are an)> inducement, "Here's at You Full line ot Wool Dress Goods, Novelties, Henriettas, and Flannels at following cut prices, 50c. all woo) at 30c. ; 35c. stulT at 25c.; 25c. beauties at 18c; 12?o line at 10c. jj Ladies' Hoods and Fascinators j at 50c and 25c. Gents' Fur j Top Gloves 50c, worth 75c; Fine wool-lined Leather Glove for 35c; Red Flannel Undershirts at 35c, worth 60. 16 i L i i ! Cotton Undershirts hr?nrir? of '20c. Jeans Pants $1.00 kind v reduced to 76c.; 50c kind re- ! duced to 40c. Lap Robes, suitable for Christmas Pres. 1 cut, at SI.75 to $5.00. Buggy i Harness at factory prices. A big stock and must be sold, ; Prices begin at $4, and those lovely $10 sets for only $8.25. A full stock of Calicoes, Outings, Red and White Flam . f Ladies', Men's and Children's Shoes at prices no one ever t' ! to duplicate. Be sure and examine my stock before buy These prices are for cash. Do not ask for credit, as I 1 a.. 'iL- 11 * - t? a- ay wiui usi! 01 uie leugir until 1st ot Ml L. G. ?0 U N! [i / ' *