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THE UNION TIMES ( Published Every Friday. L. G. Young, Manager. W? E. Cook, Editor. Registered at the PostofTlce in Union, S. C., as second-class mail matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One year .... $1.00. Rlx months .... BO cents. Three months , . . 25 cent?. Subscription pavable in advance, always. Remit by postal order, check or registered letter. Currency by open mail at sender's risk. ADVERTISEMENTS. One square, first insertion . . ?1.00. Every subsequent insertion . 50 cents. Contracts for three months or Ion ere r will le made at reduced rates. All communications which subserve private interests will be charged for as advertisements. Rejected manuscript will not be returned. Obituaries and tributes of respect will be charged for at half rates. All papers will lx? stopped the day thev expire. We will hereafter make no deviation from this rule. Tetters and remittances should be nd dressed to TIIE UNION TIMES CO., Union, S. C. UNION, S. C., OCT. 2*. ISOft. We are sending out a number of sample copies this week, some to old subscribers which is notice that their subscription has expired and a gentle hint for them to renew; lor samples become, at some time, exhausted and they will miss the news. Quite a number are sent to people who have never taken their county paper. We cannot understand how they can do without it, so hope thev _ may become interested and ?' subscribe. Now is your opportunity, for #1.00 gets the Times with all the county news from now till January 1st 1900. LIBRARY EXTENSION. In the snring of this vfar, 1808. O the first meeting of the Federatio? of Clubs was held at Seneca, South Carolina. The "Every Tue.-d ?y Club" of this town joined the Federation. Th< object of the movement is to <n lighten and improve. Several ideas were suggested at the meeting of the j -Federation? the most noteworthy was library extension. At a recent meeting of the 'Every Tuesday Club,'' the club organized itself into an association for the nd vaneemcnt of the idea of library ex tension in the town of I'nion. Capt. A. II. Foster, animated by an intelligent sympathy and commendable public spirit, piescntid the i loan of a room inoncot his building* ] for the term of live years for the purpose of a library coin in en cement. . The club has been inspired and ] urged forward by the narrative of i the rcgolute efforts, finally crowned ] with success, in the establishment of ( the Kennedy library of Spaitanhurg The "Every Tuesday Club" wishes to enlist the sympa'hi/.ing interest and good will of our citizens in this project?a project to be attained only j < by persistent effort, through patience ' and courage born of faith in thejt great good that it will bring to our {< cit z ns?men, women and children. !< It requests tlic citizens to come toja meeting at trio opera house on j c Tuesday evening next, November 1st, j at 7:oO o'clock, when the merits and (| scope of the design w ill he unfolded J to them by orators who dwtll among ; ^ u>:?residents of our own town. A PEACEFUL SOLUTION. We learn from the Carolina Spartan that the Knotcc Presbytery has ^ settled a troublesome matter in a nmrintip I?V,?- inApn t . j .. v,. V...IJI I I, a joar some of the ministers and la\- v men have felt that the pi caching of | f lifvs. N. J. Ilolines and S. C. Todd * has not been in harmony with the P standards and practices oi that church. ^ These ministers entertain and teach certain doctrines as to sanctification, a or tho second blessing, or perfect 0 love, or whatever the disciples of this i school call it, that are at variance t with the usual teaching of Presby- a terians. At the recent session of ? the Presbytery these two ministers were arraigned for investigation. A t special committee was appointed to f .1 ._ .L i ! r J i vauuiiuu iijcm us 10 iueir ueuei uuu teaching. After that examination these preachers thought it best for them to ask permission to withdraw from the Presbytery. Their request was granted and they received letters dismissing them, but at the same time commending them for their zeal earnestness and Christian character. This places them in rather an anomalous relation. They arc now free evan> golists; provided they continue to preach. They cannot become pastors of a church. That is about the way the matter now stands. ? ^ WHAT FASHODA MEANS. England's African policy is : To push southward from Egypt and northward from the Cape of Good Hope until there 6hall be a British Vfrican empire extending in an unbroken belt from the Mediterranean to the southern extremity of the continent. France's African policy is: To 1 push eastward and southeastward ' from her large possessions in Western and Northwestern Africa toward her small holdings on the cast coast until there shall be n French empire ex- ? tending in an unbroken belt from r the Atlantic and the Mediterranean c to the Indian Ocean. France, going eastward, and Eng- ? land, going southward, have met at Foshoda. Ono or tho other must j yield and, yielding, must give up for t over her dream of a continuous trans- r continental African empire. v 'Englnnd~fias both 'right and might ^ on her side. But if Franco yields, j not only will England be supreme on ^ the African continent, but nlso v Franco's possessions will forever remain as worth less a3 they are ntw. c For France and England Africa is * :;t Fashoda. llcnce the crisis. 0 r c Tin re should be large crops of a heat and oats planted this fall. It j is better to sow oats in the fall than f mi the spring. The experience of the r best farmer? is that a fail crop is the \ surest crop. n o Guv. Elierbc has appointed Lieut, i. Col. J. II. Tillman Colonel of the a 1st. regiment to succeed Col. Alston t and promoted Mnj. Stokes to the 0 place made vacant by the promotion f <>f Col. Tillman. P It is said that North Carolina is ' t' in a pitiable condition. It is suffer- ' mg from negro domination and pre- o sents a humiliating picture to the j. civilization of the nineteenth century. a The Chc3tern Lantern expresses ^ the hope k that the farmers will not ^ have their minds so riveted on reduc- u ing the cotton acreage as to forget to T sow oats altogether, but we have w heard very little said about oats. It 8< is not too late yet, but thoy would have been better sown earlier. Don't , 1 pond altogether on spring oats. ^ - ?# n Col. Jus. K. Alston, of the First S1 South Carolina Regiment, died at w Vorkvillc Frid ly morningat 2 o'clock tl >f malarial complication?, contracted " n the camp. He had been confin. '' ; 1 to his bed since < letobcr 1 1. The ):id was calm and peaceful, death | joining as a refreshing slee~. Col. tj \lston was about thirty-eight years P( >f age. sc HAT FROM CONTRIBUTORS fti What Ib Oolng on In and Out of (-' County?Road WhatThoy Say. \ \\ ai ETTA JANE ETCHINGS. lo n Etta .lune, Oct. HI.?The scanty j" listribution of the company rolls of )l( lie State troops during the late war ins hn<l much to do in hindering the CI >-<>rk, if not in defeating the purpogo 1? or which the I.cgislatnre was asked NVI o mukc un appropriation, to wit: To irocuro cor roc ted rolls, together with he casualties, etc., among the troops uring the war. When the matter was first agitated >t the meeting of the State division >f the U. G. veterans, in Columbia, n November, 1895, it was supposed hat when the types were set up that i is many as one hundred copies of i ?ach company roll (or at least enough ;o supply all demands) would be j printed and distributed here and here among the survivors and the nmilies of the dead, with a request hat any and all corrections and lasualties be noted therein in the daces left plank for that purpose. now understand that only ten copies >f each roll were printed, and those lent out in many instances to those vho felt but little if any interest, and is a consequence never reached the nen who would have seen to it that hey wero corrected and sent back, "or my part I have never yet soen a opy of my own company roll, alhough I have frequently written for t. The reply was always, "None on :and, all sent out." Scores of survi*ors have applied to me for rolls of heir respective companies, and when f r\ Kn?wlnmirlnru I V? ntr in. -ariubly received the same reply that had. So the whole matter has been itrangled to death and will no doubt jrovo a failure so far as tho account- , ng for many of the men is concerned. iVo don't know whose fault this is; ind arc placing it at the door of no i >no in particular, only thoso whom he shoo tits may put it on, and wear t. When Ave consider the fact that vlien tho types Avere set up to print en rolls, ninety additional rolls could mve been printed at a nominal cost, md been of such inestimable value to he Avork. Thus we consider that the vhole thing has been badly managed. Col. J. P. Thomas, our efficient state historian, is calling for the corccted rolls of some of tho missing companies. These ho may or may ?over get, nnd thus the men avIio 1 nade up thoso commands Avill never 1 >o heard of in the history. In the necling in Charleston in November, 895, tho writer offered tho resolution hat led to the publication of these oils, and it specially provided that k'hon tho said rolls Avere printed the listribution of them would be left to lie various U. C. Veteran camps hroughout tho State. If this part , if the resolution avus over carried out ; re haven t heard or it. i Col. Thomas is doing all he fan to ; urry out his work, but ho is handcapped with a train of unfavorable ircumstances that ho can never suinount, I fear. If the work, wl e 1 inishod, fails to aecount for and do ustice to the private soldiers who oved the brunt of the battle just as ully as it does the officers who commanded them, then it is a failure. Ve started out with that view, and re working to the accomplishment f that end. The work has been dcayed for years from different causes, nd great losses are yearly being susained by the old veterans dropping ut of ranks or being incapacitated rom contributing to the work. Should the legislature see proper to ublish an incomplete history it will nil to discharge a solemn duty to ho State unless it further provides )ra continuance of the work until very one of its ex-confederate soldiers ; < accounted for. There are hundreds ml thousands of pages of manuscript estinginthe libraries of our State niting to be put into book form, tut, first of all, we say let the men ho did tho fighting get the honors, hat we had many men in the ranks ho were superior to their officers in oldierly merit, nono will attempt to eny. Any history or other publicaon that doesn't point out these first iiIs in its calling and usefulness, re contend that tho Stato should ever relax its efforts until It has latched from oblivion a full roll as ell as an account of its soldiers in le war between theStates. Nothing lore could we ask, and with nothing ?ss should wo ho satisfied. | ( The communion meeting will begin I '] t Salem next Saturday morning at } I o'clock a. in. The sacrament of r le Lord's supper will ho ndminister1 on Sunday by Rev. C. E. Robin- y, >n. Vox. ]i (] New Post-office. c ! ^ A new post olTice will lie opened at tl e ^ a wonder store" by Nov. 1st for little j 'j lildren to write to old "Santa" and the I j, st written letter by a lit!)" boy or g r\ j ilh tin- greatest number of at tides tiiat i '' e a! the wonder store mentioned on it, ; n Dec. ilOtb. IS'.tS, will In awardul Ja 1 b ce prl/*. We will also have )>nblished ; . the Tlmi:s from time to time some of e lx'st letters to "Old Santa" from the '' tli* children, telling him of the ; I wonders" at tlie "wonder store.'? n lildicn over ten years will i.ot he al- 1 h wed to compete for the pii/.e, hut may ! i? rite, if they wish. | v Wonkeu Stoke. g AT HYflEN'S ALTAR. fir. Victor DePass and Mis* Frances Douglass, two Popular Young People, the Contracting Parties. One of the most fashionable church weddings that has ever been witnessed in Uuion took place the Presbyterian church Wednesday eveuing at 8 o'clock, when Mr. Victor E. DePass and Miss Frances Douglass, two of Union's most prominent and popular young people, were united in marriage. At an early hour the crowd began to assemble at the church', and tho momentary arrivals swelled the crowd until t.hn spacious edifice was filled to its utmost capacity, every available space being occupied. A few moments before the bride] party arrived, the strain of expectancy was relieved by tho monitory tones of the organ, as it pealed forth in soft, sweet melody the solemn and impressive strains of the "Bride's Prayer," accompanied by the rich mellow voico of Miss Minnie Scotleld. of Davidson, X. C. This air was rendered with fine expression, and was a fitting prelude to ti e momentous event to follow. Scarcely had the tender melody of this touching air died away, when tho orchestra pealed forth the measured strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march, and the bridal party, preceded by the ushers, Messrs. Russell Walker and Geo. Wright, entere 1 tire church in the following order : Mr. V. E. DePass, the groom, with his brother, Mr. Addison DePass, of Camden. Miss Annie Epps, with Mr. J. Fred McLure. Miss Mamie Townsend with Mr. Atkinson, of Chester. Miss Janie Vance, of Clinton, with Mr. Frank Tompkins, of Columbia. Miss Pearle Humphries, with Mr. Weldon Twilty, of Spartanburg. i\i is.s jarcy rv nitr, or Abbeville, with Mr. Morris Moore, of Union. Miss Mary Emma Foster, with Mr. Will Simeon, of Black stock. Miss Minnie Scofleld, of Davidson, N. U., with Mr. Marion Twitty, of Spartan" burg. Miss Eloisc Beaty, with Mr. Harry DePass, of Spartanburg. Miss lliiltie Ilarvin, of Manning, S. C., with Mr. C. S. Steele, of Eowrcyville, S. C. Miss Florie DePass, of Camden, S. C., with Hon. B. F. Townsend, of Union. Then came the little flower girls, Misses Annie Moori and T.ouise Foster, followed by Miss Isabella Foster, maid of honor, who slightly advanced in front o* the bride elect, who proceeded up the rislc leaning on the arm of her father, Capt. James T. Douglass, who led her t> the altar where she took her place beside the groom. Rev. C. A. B. Jennings then proceeded to perform the marriage ceremony according to the Presbyterian ritual, which was very beautiful and impressive. When tl?p service was over the paity left the churcli in the reverse order of entrance, and were driven to the elegant and hospitable tiome of tlse bride's parents, where a re...... 1 1 1-1! C A Hin ItllUl'I (f(l illiU it >Vt UUlllg It'.lM [it for the gods served. IXtinty and dcicious edibles, sufficient to satisfy the ip;>elite of the most fastidious epicure, were spread in abundance before the juests, and the (1 meting irons spent most lelightfully. Long will tire occasion be leld in fond remembrance by all who were present. xcrr.s. The bride was handsomely gowned in \ rich costume of white silk, with peail rimmings and chiffon, en traine. She L-ariicd a bunch of lovely white bride's -ose*, and looked the very picture of iicauty and loveliness. The maid of honor, Miss Isabella Foster, was attired in a lovely costume >f white, corded silk, with pearl trimmings. and carried an exquisite bouquet rf pink roses. All the bridesmaids were dressed in white organdies, trimmed in baby ribxrn, and carriedwhite chrysanthemums in heir liands. The groomsmen wore fiilj wening dress suits. The wedding march was superbly renlered by Mrs, (Ico. IT. Oetzcl. The church was nrof'iselv villi (lowers, white chrysanthemums >eing mainly u<ed. The decoration was lone under the supervision of Mesdaines [\ ('. Duncan, F. M. Farr and Sarah : dcCubbins, and was very aitistically arangcd. The bride was one of Union's most ? opul.ir young ladies, and was greatly < Dved and admired for her many sweet ^ untitles of hrart and mind. She was a ' eneral favor.le in social circles, and had I host of warm and devoted friends. < gloom is a prominent young mem- 1 ier of the Union bar, and although lie , ias been practicing law only a few lonths. has won quite a reputation in I is profession. Being a hard student J, nd (Hissessipg an unusual mental e pacy, lie is Inmnd to win distinction as a iwyeraud to earn a place in the front _ inks of the legal fiat Tuity. IYr o tal y is affable and of pleasant address, and t i very popular. lie lias made many I arm friends in Union, n ho wish him jj rout success and prosperity. Air. and Mrs. DePass left yesterday on the noonday train for Camden, where they will spend a fortnight with Mr. DePass' people, after which they will return to Union and take up their permanent residence. The Times wished that their wedded life be one long season of sunshina and happiness. ROValI Baking Powder Made from pure' cream of tartar* Safeguards the food against alum* Alton htHixt Lulm <L> ?m menacers to liealth of the pant day. ^^^jjovAj^KjHOPowot^ca^jtjMroju^^^ CITATION. By Jason M. Greer, Esq., Probate Judge. Whereas, J. A. Hancock lias made suit to me to grant him Letters of Administration on the Estate of and effects of J. T. Hancock, deceased. These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said J. T. Hancock, deceased, that they lie and appear, before mp, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Union C. II., South Carolina, on the 14th day of Novemlier, next, after publication hereof, at 11 o'clock in the fore noon, to snow cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand and seal this 20th day of October, Anno Domini. 1S98. Jason M. Gr^er, Probate Judge. Published on the 28th day of Octolwr 1898. 43 4t, TAKE NOTICE. All jKTFons indebted to us either by note or open account- are earnestly requested to make prompt payment as we have large demands to meet. Remember all guano accounts are due Nov. 1st. Respectfully, 43 4t. Fant Bros. NOTICE. Every one indebted to mc for guano and supplies is requested to call and settle same, as I am obliged to meet my obligations. 43 4t. . W. II. Sartor. Masonic Meeting. Thero will be a regular communication o' Union Lodge, No. 75, A. F. M.T this (Friday) evening at 7:43 "o'clock. Work in the M. M. Degree. A good attendance is requested, and visitors rre invited. By order of W. M. Edw. J. Arthur, Scc'y. Guano! Guano! All parties who owe us for guano will please be prompt as payment must be made by November 1st. Fa uk <fc Thomson. For Sale. a good milch cow. Applv to 13-11 W. T. Beaty. County Treasurer Notice. Notice is hereby given that I will open the l>ooks for collection of taxes for Die (iscal year 1898 in my olllee at Union couit house on Saturday October 15, and will lie thereuntil November 7, inclusive. After that date will lie at the following places on tlio day s stated: appointments. Ilogansvillo, Binder's store, Nov. 8. "West Springs, Stanford's store, Nov. 9. Cross Keys. Graham & Waldrop's store, Nov. 10. Sedaiia, Holm's store, Nov. 11. Goshen IIill, Black Bock, Nov. 12. Carlisle, Nov. 14. Santuc, Nov. 15. ickhart, Nov. 10. Adamshurg, Nov. 17. Kelton. Nov. 18. Jonesville, Nov. 10. 1 will 1h> at my otlice from Nov. 21, to Jan. 1. 185>0, when the time for collecting taxes will expire. Tax levy for 1898 is as follows: For State tax "? mills. For constitutional school tax 3 mills. For ordinary county mills. Interest on railroad bonds 1] mills. For sinking to retire railroad bonds 1 mills. For road tax 1 mill. Total levy ln j mills. All male persons lietweon the ages of i M and 110. except those whom the law >xempt8 (and old Confederate soldiers r>0 rears old and ovei) aie subject to >ay one dollar poll tax. My IxKtks will he open at the same Imo and places for the collection | >f commutation tax. All |x*rsnns l>eAvren the ages of is and .10 except those I'lwvin l?? ! ???' ' 1 * 4 A ~ ....? ? iik 111 ii r.M iiijiio, un* mil'jeCL lO oad tax of one dollar. Township commissioners, ministers of lie Rosj>el in actual charge of cotifrreRaions atid persons who served in theConederatc war are exempt from road duty. M. Deavkh, Cotudy Tieasurer, Union county. A stubborn cough or tickling in the hroat yields to One Minute Congo ('ure. Iarmless in effect, touches the sp >t, reiiiblo and just what is wanted. For sale y F. ('. l)uke and Lock hart Mills. j TORE MONEY G( o^ The cool weather brings greal outlay of money for you. It importance that you make y ^^lMONEY GOES The prices we arc making on are such as interest close buj your wants may be, you gain in price and quality by comir special attention to our line < -SaLADIESJJ 1A THE STYLES AND PRI PREVIOUS SE Ladies black cloth cape, trimmed Ladies double beaver cape, trimme braid and fur on collar, big val Ladies tan cape, fall sweep, braid* Black Kersey double cape, 25 by 1 storm collar, trimmed in soutac Cape of black curly boucle, 23 i inches sweep, collar and fron tbibet, faced with silkoline Black kersey cape 142 inch sweep plain and neatly finished....... v: U1--I. i_^ ?1_ _i. -1 _ iMtu iMuuiv Kersey jiicKei new sie? Better erade black beaver jackei sleeves Very fine kersey jacket, 24 in< seams, strapped and nicely st box front, notched storm collar. We have mmy other snap]: Delays are dangerous! the old r: A. II. FOST THE PARLOE STRICTLY UF Everything new and fresh, found. Sliced flam, Sliced Beef Luncli Tongue, Vienna Sausage, a Peas, Table Peaches, etc. etc. Fine Confections, Fruits, Nut Fresh Snowflake Biscuits, A] Wafers, Honey Jumbles, etc, etc found guaranteed fresh and nic<?. Baccn etc, etc. Flour for your ov if f*? )ta fV\nnrl in TTninn Tn flfliilm XI VU KJKs 1UU11U AAA V AJAV/14) AAI^IVUVI less you know a good thing when Our aim is to give you the bei THE PARLOR The Only Cash Goo T( Tooth Bruhses. ? Q uarter Assortment, j q Guaranteed. DUKE'S DRUG STORE, & hf. Opposite Union Hotel. ?? I? S. C DR. A. M. STAFFORD, m s, M SKKCIALI8T OX THE pi m Bye, Ear, Nose m and Throat, fj XVI M Will be at the office of Drs M Smith and Nott on Oct. 21 Pe and 22nd, and respectfully willj offers his professional services to the citizens of this community. Y< cloth 1 m, foot School allocs for boys and pfirls that T~ \tp. hard 011 footweai at The Old lteiable, now IES FARTHEST. b needs?which means much is therefore of the greatest, our purchases, where your FARTHEST, Fall and winter Dry Goods, era. No matter how small l every possible advantage ig to us first. We call your . jf 7RAPS.g& CES SURPASS ALL ;ASONS. in braid and fur 50o. id with 3 rows of ue $1.00. ^d and fur coi^T $1.25. 10 inches he and fu V,-. $1.75. nches long, 112 it trimmed with $2.50. I , nicely strapped $3.50. \ sves and collar.. $3.00. t new front and $3.50. ches* long, back itched with silk, a '"chic" garment $7.00. >y styles, at little prices* ELIABLE. ER & CO. , GROCERY > TO DATE. The finest Can Goods to be , Chipped Beef, Pigs Feet, tnd Sliced Pine Apple, June s etc, etc. sricot Wafers, Mash mallow The finest Ham to be Boneless Ham, Breakfast rn especial use, nothing like arts Swan's Down." Un- j you see it don't mention it. * it. GROCERY, ! I icepy In Union. > )WNSEND & DEPASS, | 1TTOBNEY9 aT LAW, UKIOK, 8. 0. <-> ACTICE IN ALL THE C0UBT8 ? (lice Judge Townsend's Old Stand. -tf. /, J. C. OTTS, I ATTORNEY AT LAW. /ill practice in all the State courts. 1 be found in Schumpert, Butler | TcGowan's office. LIST OP LBTTBRS. enminmg in the PostOfllce at Union ' for ?he week ending Oct. 21,1890. rs Betsy Brown r J II Cothran iliio Gist r Anron llowoll iss Dora Llndsey res McClintock iss Bessie Miller iss Joseph Parham iss Fannie Rice r Willio Rodgers r John Terry * rs Mo!lie Wofford. srsons calling for the above letters please say if advertised, and will be ired to pay one cent for their delivJ. C. IIUNTKR, P. M. nxr boys must liavo a now suit of e=? and cap. Wo have put our best foremost on boys clothing this time. The Old Reliable. becribe for The Times $1.00 from until Jan. 1,1900.