Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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A Big 5m The price < w e nave just purcna of Chas. R. Smith and arc bargains in Clothing eve: HERE YOU WILL SEE $10, $12 and $15 Sui $6 and $8 $5 and $6 Extra Pai U ATC UJ / i, it wjr* 1L.W i VJj HATS THAT WER] it ti if it it it cuArc we WrlUELO we a CHAS. HEISER and J. S TUR! and' $6.00 no We have other too numerous to n see them. A BIG LOT O ABOUT 300 50c AND 00c NECK NECKWEAR G0I* Tl-iic ic fh pannnr 1IIW7 *4-7 (.IIV VppV/I CN10K COTTON MP mSONAL AXD LOCAL MENTION. Mr- T, a member of th of the Graded HAPPENINGS OF INTER&T ABbOT TOWN Place of R when he moved Mr. C O. Allen, of Greenville, is in Mr. Nrnnant t wn this week. popular t'eld tdi Mr. Een Foster left yesterday foi SchenecUdy, N. Y. cen,ly' Mr' Nur newspaper curie; An electi ic street car liuo for Union a vt riatile pen an< and we will be up-to-date sure enough, abiliiy. A new comer to Union said that he Ike Addl9on, < had moved in to take advantage of ih< ing on the Buffa beam that was apparent here. fully injured by The town authorities are iniDrovingr yesterday. The oar street* now, and the public will close to the tire feel grateful. had hls ai and came near 1 Mr. J. T. Rose has accepted a position of over-reer of a force of constructor The Times h< hands on the Glenn Springs lluilrc&d. good correspond Dr. I. M. llalr will be out of the *"d also from tli olfc/ next week 'till twelve o'clock munlty, Will nc noon, Saturday. ttnd tend us a Mr. W. IT. Couch has recently moved happenings in into Union from Spartanburg. Mr. ' 10 Clt^ ' Couch will conduct a diuying 1 udness, . -v and also a boarding house. * ,,An, * . mill of Mr. Jaeo The job priming department of the is an outerpris Timeo-is capable of giving you the beat in*D, and inny of service, and w ill do so at icasouall the mlliius bus rate*. Try them. Hour, grist and A gueat at the New Century Hotel re. planing mill all marked tt e other day that lie l.ad uot found, in all his founds, a better place -Every citizen to stop, lie spoke well of tlie f*ie, and ^ assist l*H' furnishings- Mr. Mitchell is to bo con- bis efforts to look gratula'<ed. the town. lhis that no rubbish is William Jennings Bryan. the leader ot aroUlMj our jwt. the Free Silver forces, has just closed a those near us w series of lectures in the New Eng'and R,~,r,i States. Crowds came to hear hioi ut every point, and Mr. Bryan a ems very Few people rea hopeful of the situation from his |?oint pocket book then of view. During seven or . T * i . , . y^ar a good garde The pristnt I.igslattiru rums deter- : ,, . . . . * ?, . hou. e iold Lve to mined to enact few new law <. lhis is the . # ? . .111..1 . This is in case soi part of wisdom. A legislat >r's bmjnavs .. . is as much the opposing of proposed log- X ? , <1.: i. i .? , . # is no way lor a b islation ?ws it is the enactment of some- exercise T tiling new. The Bona in So ith Arioi seam t) lie '"Experience is getting the best of the w.ir. Toe news *111 learn iu no o from there is scarte, ami this is talcni are not fools need to mean that England hat little that is oocaeioually.. J. favorable, to publish. It is s dangerous on* was caught * thing t?jo n Imltle wiili people on their bad spell of a eat own soil and who are filjting for tl eir *eveial weeks, 'J liberty and country. This E-.gland found *ur people had all ^ * she fo igtit the Aui'-ri- bought up and su cj? Colonies; sik! she is rinding it truo better for both tii Mftf that she is pit-thing iuto liie Boure. suoser, , " V . ? MR**K29HhE?^4vn.-. ^ . v ash-up in ofClothing sed the entire clothing stock > giving some of the greatest r known. REDUCTIONS LIKE THIS: its now $6, $8 and $10. 44 $4.50 to $6. rits 44 $3 to $4.50. kTS HATS! E $3.80 NOW $2.80 3.00 " 2.00 2.00 " 1.80, 2.00 also bought a good lot of Shoes which re selling at very low prices. ?^ NER SHOES THAT WERE $5.00 w $2.50 to $3.00. bargains in this line nention. Come and* F NECKWEAR. TIES GOING AT 30 AND HKn. ACin fG AT 20 AND 25c. . tunity of a lifetime. I DEPARTMENT STORE. aty has been elected Rev. W. A. Massebenu and Rev. e Board of Trustee* p,. Rice are members of the most School to take the select literary club from the numerT. Gee, who resigned jca] stand-point in Union. The club to the country. has been organized and has met regtbe eflicieut aud uiar^y for more than a year. These itor of the Rows and two gentlemen were the charter memTimes othce a visit re- bers, and have been and are still the mant is stiicily up in ooly ones on tho roll. Tho club ipoadence. lie wields meets every Monday morning. 1 is a man of splendid It does not always p iy to get a cheap man to do your work. This is a mi in r colored man work- the experience of one of our townsmen lo railroad, wua pain- He hired an inferior workman to put in a dynamite explosion three grates two winters ago. His c>:?l dynamite got two bill was so heavy every wl i er th it he. und exploded. Ike began to invest igat; the cau?e lie id face badly cut up f??und to bis chagrin that the backs of osing his eyesight. ' gra'es were improperly put in. They weie then taken out and put in by r. first >pes soon to secure a ehvs w irkmau. The fust workman had ent from West End put in three grates for twenty five cent' ie Knitting Mill com- l?w than the bftt worknnn cha'ged. >t some one volunteer Upon a fair trial of the grates thus reletter giving tho Paired, the gentleman calc.ilates that bis lese two sections of saving of the sex enty five cents has cost him in the neicrhborhood of twpntv h?.i. lars ia the pift two winter seasons, llftce has leased the ^ , ... .. ... ., Governor Taylor, of kentuckv, has b Rice. Mr. Wallace . , , , , . , been carrying thiugs with a high ilng young business . , , ' 's . ? . , * . , _ . hand since the shotting c f Goebel ocbe expected to push , ? , , . , t? in cured. He adjournrd the leg tin'ure ness. ia in is a from Frankfort to the small mounmeal mill, a saw acu ... , T . . ... , , . tain town of London. It is said the under one plant. _ ... 4 . Republicans are strong there and should exert humeli D?moerats weak. The Democrats d of Health officer in have pal l no uttention to Taylor's after the cleanliness ol mandate to go to London. They we may do by seeing have scattered in various directions l .>11..... 1-- -> ? -* p ununeu vu iiuguiuillrtir nuu VU ^iMCOS WJ1CTO I flGy TOtty eftfcily llings, and by rei>orting cross the State lire should Taylor try ho disregard tLe rule? to arrest them and take them by force to London. Thore may yet bo a serious time in Kentucky, though ,lize the saving to tin (}r>y, Taylor shows s'gns of wenkenj is in a good gawleu in^ He has assumed the power of eight mouths in tin dic|fttor and has the State militia In ill will aave Urn *w?gp tlU contro|, bat |, .fiuid to use it. ten u his pet inout . upon President McKioley ine member or the fam- . , , ,, ? . , , , .. . . ... for federal intervention was not heedof the work. And thei * . usiness man or clerk to e<** ry it and see. * Death*. a dear school, but foob ther," aud in my who During the past few days there were I an experimental lesson seveial death3 over on West End. Mrs. ast wiutor nearly every ,j. W. Kirby, died Jan. 31. Her infant rithout wood when th? 0f a ftW houis died on the 18th, just her came and lasted foi tliree or four days prcceeding. rhD winter numbers of A Un FowIer died on Feb ^ ready a winter's supply ... ? , .. , . / . rv 3 Mias lion Wnlard die Jon. 3 st. >r*-d away. This wa 7 . e seller and for the con- Down 3t the Knitting Mil1, Mrs. I ?ttie Beever died Jan 30, 0 -\ - . k. ... ?? One who chances to be out on the streets just after two o'clock in the afternoon will be struck with the number of school cliildron he meets. It does not matter what street one t may be on he will sec a swarm of 0 childron trooping homeward. It is a tl goodly sight to see. These boys and " girls are to take their places in the R world of responsibility and work. s< And it will not be long before this ^ will take place. They will spring up a Infn mnnlinrul on/1 womonKaa/1 I ... the passing of a few brief years. The 11 demands of their day promise to be | ' severely exacting and they will have much that will call for the best of tl equipment. It is a blessed thing to know that they are being given every jr opportunity now. The complex na- ai ture of their future requirements de- ^ mands the best we can give them in ^ the way of training. in fr * tt Cowing! "SI Plunkard," the most laugliablo tl comedy company on the road. Watch j.' for his Country Band parade. Be u here 21st February. W Death of Mrs. Wallace, Wife of m Judge W. II. Wallace. el ?' This community has been thrown P' into sorrow again by the sudden ^ death of Mrs. Sarah Dunlap Wallace. _ Last Monday at 2:80 p, m., when appearantly in perfect health she was j stricken with appoploxy?she lingered A iu uu uuwuav;iuu9 CUllUlLlUn lini/11 Wednesday noon, when she "fell asleep in Jesus," surrounded by her devoted family. Mm. Wallace was a most intelligent, lovable and examplary Christian woman and will be greatly missed by those whose good fortune it was to come under her influence; she was a Miss Dunlap, of Newberry, and was married to Jadge Wallace nearly fifty years ago; she leaves to mourn her, besides her devoted husband, four children, Mrs. J. C. Shepperd of Edgefield, Mrs. Victor Gage of Birmingham, Ala., Mr. J. 11. Maxwoll of Greonville, and Mr. Dan Wallace of this place, all of whom have the sympathy of the entire community. 1 Notice of Application for ' Appointment of Guardian. ^Th^jaqflerslgoed gives notice that a petition for the appointment of thoJwlge of Probate for Union county as guardian of the estate of llobert Eugine Glove, 2 John and Suun Greer miuois, has In i n J filed in the Court of Conunou Pleas for Union sjuuty. That 110 fit, cotnpeten or responsible person can bo found who a is will lag to assume such puardianship I It. V Gist, Administrator of Joliu It. Geer, deceased. For Sale. | I offer my house and lot in the town of Uniou, S. C., on Church street for s tie on v<iiv reasonable term*. AUhevt: Mrs. M. It. Lampi.fv, It. Sumter, S. ( . * Dissolution of Partnership. | The firm of McLaughlin & Brown has this day been dissolved by mutual eonsent, W. D. Browu retiring from the \ Aim. All pel t ons indebted to the firm will plea.se call and make prompt settlement 0 Persons holding claims against tli ^jftim v will please present them to the under- T signed. * I). L. McLaughlin, , W. I) Hmwn. 1 Union, S. C. Jan. 2nd. 10U). jj Tlierc is nothing like s? much j prejudice against the negro in the a south, as in the north. He is given a fair ch&i ce in the south at every >' thing except society and politics. Hut in the north, he is not even allowed 1"| to work o>.cept in menial occupations. 1 \ li VI TO DECORAT ??YOUR IHaving decided to discontinn room for the increased Stock of F of my enormous growing trade, 'stock of China and Oplnlnwl X/. .,* it cost to produce them. These g STRICTLY FOR This is your chance to get a brga' or if there is a nlcli or corner on your in novelty don't mias this opportunity, fo; at tho prico we are offering them. Call and see that we arc carryi We take pleasure in thank.n and sin ercly hope to he favored \ perous New year, I beg to remain I T. E. _ ELECTION NOTICE. Council Cham unit. ) Union, S. C., .Tnu. 11, 1000. [ A petition having lieen duly presented r>tlie town council of Union by a majority f the freeholders and freehold voters of lie town of Union, in pursuance of an 1 ct of the General Assembly of the State, ( ntitled "An Act to authorize all cities j nd towns to build, equip and operate a j average system, improve the present ater works and build a city hall, pro-1 iding for tire department, calaboose, etc, ( nd to issue bonds to meet the cost of , ?uip," approve*! March 2, 1R06, praying , le cons!ruction and erection by said ( >wn the above mentioned improvements, j nd the issue by the said town of coupon ' tinds to the amount of $.">0,000 to meet ie cost of the construction of said , ;werage 6ystem, water works improve- ( lent and a city hall, said bonds to bear iterest at six per centum per annum ml payable forty years after date with rivilege of redemption after twenty :>ars from date; and it appearing to the 11 itisfaction of the town council that the | stilion is signed by a majority of the i eelioldcrs and freehold voters of the I >*rrj. It Is Ordered That the question of je issue of said bonds bo submitted to le qualified registered electors of the >wn of Union at an election to be hold >r the purpose on February 9, 1900, at le court house iu said towu, and that f. L. Gulp, Jesse It. Ilix ami BI. I? I emaster be, and are hereby appointed 1 lanagors of election to conduct the J1 ection. The polls will lie opened at 9 ;; clock a. m , and closed at 0 o'clock j ( m., and the election will lie conducted ' i accordance with the laws of force gov-1 ning municipal elections. \fter the We get a big share people who live in we are certainly pr< GIVE US YO We buy our Farmi car load lots and please you in quali Union Hari UNION r SiLL l"KI Tlie above cuts are r< presentations ol iand-painted china, now on exhibition at i ice to our customers. We guarantee that our pi ices on gnoi ffer is made for the purpose ot' increasing re truly appreciate their jiatronage. This ware is rapidly taking the place t has that soft, white, velvety finish; is of he best in the world. The shapes are icen designed to meet the tastes of the ru It is only by our guaranteeing to u? iavo been able to get it at a price that put Our assortment consists of Cutis and )iuner Plates, Platters. Covered Dishes, ( nd everything else which goes to make ii] AVe earnestly invite you to call and in on full information. Very i PURCELL CAS IE 7H EAND BEAU IOME ATAS ie our line of Fancy Goods and urniturc that 1 will he compeili I throw upon the market for dties, Bisque Figures, Albums, pods will he sold CASH AT REl In If you contcmplato making woddin lantlo or cab nrt that needs to bo d it will be a long, cold day before y ing out what we propose, whe g you very much for your kind vith the same in the future. Yours very respectfully, ban i' t t i') v 11 >? / s or of registration shell furnish the managers'of electicii with the b >ok or books of registration for the use bt the said managers. All electors not heretofore registered may apply to the Municipal Supervisor, S. M. Rice, Jr. E. 'J., for registiation accoiding to law. Electors desiring to vote for the issue of 1 ronds will deposit a ballot having written or printed thereon, or imrtly written and pirtlv printed the fo'lowing: "Issue of ? ?U,d'JU coupon bonds by town of Union for construction of sewirago system, improve the present waterworks and build a city hall, pnvidiug for lire department, calali vise,etc. Yes." Those desiring to vote against the issue of bond ? will deposit a like ballot having tlie word "No" thereon instead of "Yes." Uefore opcuing the |>olls the managers shall take an oath fairly and impartially to conduct the election. Immediately after closing the polls the managers will proceed to count the votes in public, and make a full report of the election and the result in writing to tho town council. Done and rati lied by the city council assembled, 1th day of Jau. 1000. | Attest. ] J. 11. itodqkr, IV. I>. Arthur, Major. Clerk and Treas. 33t ATTENTION! ATTENTION! A m.i*s uieeti ig (f the Farmers of Union County will he held in the court liouse on Monday, February olh, 1000, it 12 m., for tho purpose of discussing the Fertili/ei Trust. Ilequest of State Alliance. .Tason M. Giieku, Sec. and Tree*. Union county Alliance. Farmers of our Trade from the country, and Dud of it mmmm pm m. wm^. mmm UK I HAUL. ng Implements in will guarantee to ty and price. . . dware Co. , s. c. EE FREE f a few pieces of handsomely decorated, our store, which we intend giving away Is will remain t lie same This special our t.ade and slowing the people that of White Granite or Iron Stone Ghina. the linest quality, and without doubt of the very latest patterns and havo ost fastidious. o a large quantity of this ware that wo a it within the reach of all. Saucers, Pie Plates, Iheakfast Plates, Jream Pitchers, Sugar Howls, Tea Pots a a FIXE SET OF DISHES. it, when we will cheerfully g'vo respectfully, <TT - >X1 UUIVi..t\AJN \ . T\FY??^ MALL COST. Fine Pictures in order to make id to carry to meet thedenmuris tlie next tiiirty days my entire Vases, etc., at and below what )UCED PRICES. g, birthday or presents of any kir d erorated with a fine but inexpensive on will have the chance to get them fher you want to buy or not. patronage during tho past year Wishing till a happy and pros-EY.