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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-11-15
Notice Of Dissolution Of co-Partnership.

Notice is hereby given that the co partnership
heretofore existing between G. +. Erskine and
Gaseton as g. F. Erskine 4 Co.. was on The 5th
day Of November, a. D. 1901. dissolved by
mutual consent g. =. Erskine will continue the
ties OF said firm. ~.
81 3i G.F. ERsK1NE,
A. B. BU1E.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1901-11-08
UNION, SOUTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY. NOVEMBER s. 1901.

all arrived at Union safe and sound
all feeling that they had enjoyed a
very delightful trip.
have given very brief outline
Of the trip, and as we have requested
each young lady to write letter for
IHE TINES about the trip and told
Hey Denver to spread himself as he
had plenty of beautiful subjects, hvae
left the details for them to handle.
We had several other points to
make but we just could not take it
all in in one day.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1901-11-08

spare at the grounds the party re-
turned to the office to bid our kind
hosts adieu. The girls expressed
themselves as delighted with the re,
ception rendered them by the man.
gers. Col. Holloway wanted 20
know # there !, r Gould nat hi isame ar
rangemept made to get some of our
girls over in his county. NewberrY,
he said they had some ane looking
boys. The girls told him to send
over his boys and they would see
about it. After q pleasant chat of .
few minutes We bade the gentlemen
goodbye and left for town. We
Be- aels si'i asS$ ssss's!iss :hoaa
on the grounds. One q the b.sIs
vas gate keeper at the main sntranie
an0thaF was ticket collector st the
grand stand At the rsces while Mr..
J.. !. A. hclue was chief police Of
'he Fair Grounds. =
Upon leaving the grounds We took
the Car for tho Penitentiary. a. il
did not 60 all the way We had quite
= little walk Of j. bgst ths airl.. dia
aot sse,u to mind'lt. 'pslHrs bid
jooinea ID by iii. jjYe' and the g,IIsy
hhqUbersa q, and LED b. the girls
With their badges We attracted con-
'l1eF"b'e at'cR'i9R aud there .xas
paasid deFable r4hhtF. neckiRg aud
Recal"sl"n as to who We wore. We
'rri'ed In fhroe at the peni,sntiary
and literally filled M ~ -"
n"t'i We could get tickets and a guard
- e.egt W and then We sos,k 'iA'tKe
s!yh's from beginning to finish on
'he Inside.
We had the good fortune Of m -et-
ing our old friend, Mr.. Joe James,
who i. one Of th" guards ut the pom
'te 'isry and having no special On.
gAge'aent on hand he kindly took
charge OF tho parry and showed us
'ound everywhere that We felt an
inclination to 60 Everything At the
pen is kept in ship shape order We
visited the tailor shop. the engine
room and electric power plant, the
flower gardens, tho knitting mill. the
building in which prisoners are
whipped. The stocks had q srue
4ome appearance, and the leathe,
strap, with heavy handle looked .,
il it had seen service. The shove,
hath, twelve by ten foot basin
and also the barber shop we're II
this building. We wsre taken int
the new prison, which is,a model il
its way and arranged for comfort ant
convenience. There. are four or 6v,
stories Of cells .oH either side with ,
large open court in center of building
The floor IF which ia Of concrete an,
a. smooth as marble and bright ant
clean ~ Q now pin. The cells
,hilr necessarily small, have . n-a
and clean appearance, some Of tn,
celia had carpets and pictures. an,
it must be quite comfortable for tn,
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1901-11-08
!he Girls were Delighted with Their FHp and es only Sorry that
the Day was NOT Several Hours LONGER Hey Denver Joins
the Party at Sanuc and Assists Us in Showing the Girls
Around. He Writes Interestingly Of the Trim.
Received Warm Welcome from President and
Secretary and Privilege of the
44z Grounds Extended
the OFFICIAL Blue RIBBON PRESENTED BY THE OFFICERS

The young ladies who won in TIA
TINES Coupon Contest, acoompa-
MED by the maid of hon,r, the Edi-
tor and several lady and gentlemen
hicnds, LEFT Union on Thursday of
last week at r7:50 am. f,r the Fair.
We earriysd ut Columbia at 1850 and
tSok . car for the Fir grounds
Where We arrived in lew minutes
4he party was met at the Secretary's
office by Mr.. Evans, the President of
the Fair Association and Col. Hollo.
way, the Secretary. The young
ladies We're swelcomed to Columbin
ssnd. 10 the Fair in a short speech by
both the president and the Secretary
congra'ulnting them upon their sue.
sssin theFmn'ett, anil extending to
theM ta- privileges ef the grounds.
Col: Holloway declared the girls
blge ribbon ajfis and presented each
with The 6&cial blue 'tihbon badge,
Sig sifying Rsat prize winners. Both
gentlemen seemed we'll pleased with
THE TINES plan. they said it was
6ns idea And thought they would
suggest it to the papers generally next
year. After . few pleasant words wi'h
.,thsss Rlssssa.a!.! gehtiemseH, the party
/ spFacesded to take in the fair aid
I've u IAN vt the hegianins and in
sp"o'ea the' e4hibitS in the various
departments Of the buildings, Visited
the races and several Of the side
shows, anally haltlng at : phnto
gfapher's tent long enough to lave a
group picture taken.
We think the poultry exhibit war
the aAest ne have eset sesa at the
Stsse Fair. The midway '"wa- an
attractive feature of the fair this
year, aud in fact seemed to at.rsct
more attention than the exhibi's.
with its maltidude of tents, and
ceaseles. clang Of deafenihg noises.
Il was ,epnagh 10 give !one the head
ache 70 get in. that quarter. Some
Of she shows were very good while
others could have been better. One
Of thslhihgs out Of the usual was the
death bed scene of President Nc.
kin'ey, showing his breathing and
ths;opening and closing Of his eyes
y lifS vas passing away. the figure
va Of wax. The chest would rise
and fall and the eyes open in very
natural nshner. The red eros,
nurse sat beside his couch. while q
table in the corner contained medi.
sina bottles, glasaes, etc,
Our party 'wss Joined by Messrs
y. ". Jeter, Clarence Sanders, Mr.
Gaali and Mr.. White, aud tho
Misses Beulah and Iva Counts OF
the trip, and by several others afel
srSiviWR in Columbia. We met Mr.
w. Eugene Cook, formerly Of Union
nov editor of the Scranton News
just before leaving the grounds, ant
sftrr being introduced he sccompa
nied the party over town. When VI
hsd'spent - much time as We soul'
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1901-11-08
$l.OO A YEAR:
VIM. A. NICHOLSON & SON.
BANKERS.

Ir transact Regular Banking Business in all its
Pranches ~ and Insure Against Fire, Tornado,
30 Ia ollty ana Accidents and Issue Bonds
OF Indemnity for Officials Of Corporations 80
individuals as Administrators Etc, Etc.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1901-11-08

TOCure Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
Ais druggists refund the money If Is
fails to cure. E. w. Groves signature
on each box. 25c, l3.ly
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1901-11-08

The largest Knitting Mill and
Dye Plant in the State. An OIL
and Manufacturing Co. that
makes an unexcelled Guano.
Three Graded Schools. Arto.
sian Water. Population $500. 4
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1901-11-08

Thses Cotton Mills, one tbs
largest In tho South. -Four Fur
niture and Wood Manufacture.
Ing Concerns, One Female
Sc'nipary. Water Works ,snAs
Electric Lights. s1kS
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-14

Brlgadier General John G. Gilmore,
colonel in the adJntant generals Office,
was placed on the retired list on April
Is on account Of age He was born In
Canada and went 10 New York at an
early age. He entered the military
service In May. 1861, as n captain Of
the Sixteenth New York Infantry. He
received three hrcvcts in the war Of
the rcbclli0n-onc rs major for gallant
and mcrltorious services in the battle
of Antictam, another rs lieutenant
colonel for gallant and mcritorious
services in the battle OF Frcdcricks-
burg and the third as colonel for scry-
Ices I'm the war.
He also received a medal Of honor
for distinguished conduct in the battle
Of Salem Heights. Virginia. on May 3.
1863. when he seized the colors Of his
regiment. the Sixteenth New York, and
rallied his men under severe fire OF
the enemy I'm the SpanIsh-Amerlcan
war ne was brigadier general Of vol
untcers and accompanied General Miles
to Cuba and Porto Rico.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-14

James II. Hooper, chairman or the
special committee Of the Hull-Massa-
chusetts Yacht club. has issued pre-
llmlnary circular containing informa-
ton for the guidance OF those who will
enter yachts for the races for cups pre-
sentcd by Thomas W. Lawson, to be
sailed off Boston llghtshlp on Sept ?
or some later day not less than one or
more than two weeks after the last OF
the Americas cup races. The condi-
lions OF the races are as follows: First,
10 all single masted sailing yachts
measuring over 50 feet and not over %
feet I'm length on the load water line;
second, to all yawl rugged yachts; third,
to all schooner rugged yachts; fourth
10 all single masted sailing yachts
measuring not over 70 feet I'm length
on the load water line; fifth, to all sin
gle masted sailing yachts measuring
not over 60 feet In length on the load
water line; sixth, to all single masted
sailing yachts measuring not over 81
feet sailing length under the rules OF
the New York Yacht club; seventh, to
oil schooner rugged fishing vessels, to
be sailed for without time allowance.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-14

A false report has caused great
deal Of annoyance to Billy Brady, the
well known theatrical man and man
ager of jim Jeffrles. 1t was TO the
effect that Brady was the real owner
Of the 2-year-olds purchased from Phil
Dryer by Colonel f. G. McLewee and
that he would start n formidable
string Of 2-year-olds In the eastern
campaign. Brady, 1t was said, had
dabbled considerably in Wall street
during the winter under advice OF Nc
Lewee and had quit 100000 ahead.
Brady says relative to the rumors:
There is no truth In them. have
no intention of going into the racing
business. have my hands full at
present with my own line. Any horse
that | will buy will be merely for my
own use and for my family. No. l
have not bought any 2-year-olds nor
have | been In Wall street"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-14
Raware Of q Cough.

A cough is not disease but symp-
tom. Consumption and bronchitis, which
are the most dangerous and fatal dis
eases. have for their first indication per
sistent cough, and if properly treated as
soon as this cough appears are easily
cured. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has
proven wonderfully successful, and gained
its wide reputation and extensive sale by
its success in curing the diseases which
cause coughing. II it is not beneficial it
will not cost you a cent. For sale by
NJ. Nj. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-14

races last year than any other rider in
the country; Bobby WalthOur Of Cam
bridge, Mass, winner Of the Boston
six day race. and many others are to
ride.
Floyd Mcfarland, the neryy long dis
lance rider who won the last six day
race I'm New York city by defeating
McEachern In the last lap Of a grueling
finish, is said to be In fine fettle this
year. He IS tout for blood" and will
undoubtedly prove n stumbling block
I'm the path of many an ambitious pro"
before the curtain Is rung down In the
fall.
The action OF the "a. b. c." I'm retain
Ing this string of cyclists has awaken
cd n revival Of wheeling interest
throughout the country. President X.
Lindsay Coleman Is principally respon-
sIble for this. Although millionaire
several times over. he has worked like
n Trojan for the success Of the under
taking. and n record season In the cy-
cling arena Is assured.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-14

Rear Admiral W. $. Schlcy will re-
turn NJ once from the south Atlantic
station. where he has been In com
mand Permission was granted him
by Secretary Long to return TO the
United States without awaiting the mr.
rival on the station Of Rear Admiral
Cromwell. who recently was designat-
ed to relieve Schley. Schlcy left with
out delay by a merchant liner II IS
expected ne will arrive IN Washington
between May II and May 20 and will
then 60 on shore leave. II is planned
that he shall have shore duty fitting his
rank until he retirrs for age on oct ..
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-14

at is with good deal of pleaure and
satisfaction that recommend Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem
edy," says Druggist A. W. Sawtele, of
Hartford, Conn. "A lady customer, see
ing the remedy exposed for sale on my
show case, said To me: j really believe
that medicine saved my life the past
summer while at the shore, and she be-
came so enthusiastic over its merits that
mend it in the future. Recently n gentle
man came into my store so overcome
with collie pains that he sank at once to
the -four. ! gave him a dose of this rem
edy which helped him. repeated the
dose and in fifteen minutes he left my
store smilingly informing me that he felt
as well rs ever" Sold by NJ. NJ. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-14

so apparent 10y the recent budget an
nounccd by the chancellor OF the OK
chcqucr. Sir Michael Hicks Beach.
that gentleman has come 10 the front
with Increased prominence.
Sir Michael was first made cabinet
officer IN 1877. while he was chief see
rotary for ireland. One year later he
became secretary for the colonies, and
since then he has been conspicuous
whenever the Conservatives have been
In power He has managed the finances
of the country with considerable skin
and has maintained his political
strength in spite of severe attacks and
the intense opposition he has raised by
his blunt way OF telling the truth
about the country's resources.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-14

Biliousness is n condition characterized
by disturbance of the digestive organs.
The stomach il debilitated, the liver tor
Did. the bowels constipated. There is a
ioathing of food, pains in the bowels,
dizziness. coated tongue and vomiting,
first OF the undigested or partly dlgested
food and then of bile. Chamberlain's
stomach and Liver Tablets allay the dis
turbances of the stomach and create a
healthy appetite. They also tone up the
liver to healthy action and regulate the
bowels. Try them and you are certain
to be much pleased with the result For
sale by NJ. NJ. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-14
vnrann Arnin Defeated.

Harry vardon met j. II. Taylor, the
open champion, on the links at Wal
ton-on- Thames recently and was de-
feated. The course consists of nine
holes. At the end Of the first round
the players were even, but Taylor
completed the eighteenth hole with one
up. vardon's putting was not In form.
He made two extra difficult holes and
missed several easier ones.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-14
Denies Mark Pwain's Charges.

Edwin H. Conger, United States
minister to China. IL home on a 60
days leave Of absence. ON his ar
rival at san Francisco he was inter
viewed by an Associated Press cor
respondent. On the charge made by
Mark Twain and others that American
missionaries in China cxtorted vast
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-14
The SPORTING WORLD
Record Cycling Season.

The principal features Of the national
circuit cycle races this season Will be
the performances Of the great team Of
riders engaged by the American Bicy-
Gle company-the "a. B. c." Never be-
fore in the history Of cycling has such
an imposing aggregation Of wheel rae
ers been brought together under sim
gle head.
The world famed Jimmie Michael, the
stellar pace follower; Owen Kimble
cole Kalntuck'); Tom Cooper Of De
trolt the international racer; John Mel
son Of Chicago. winner Of more paced
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-14
81 m OriOie.

Manager McGraw OF the Baltimore
Americans has signed 81 Seymour, the
cratic New York pitcher. Captain
Robinson says that for the present Sey-
mour will be played in the outfield and
will be used principally for his batting
ability and fast work on the bases.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-14
RepretfnhIe OHersIrhf.

"How much did your baby welghT
ooh, dearl Do you know, I'm so pro-
voked! They forgot all about weigh
ing the dear little thing until 1t was
nearly 2 hours old, so Wen never
know."-Chicago Record Herald
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-14
The Only Lady Admiral.

The queen of Greece holds a unique
position, for, on account Of her great
love for the sea, the late Emperor Alex
ander III of Russia made her an admi-
raj Of the Russian feet instead OF Civ
ing her the customary regiment Her
majesty is the only lady admiral in the
world.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-14
An Old Flame.

Willie-Pa, what's an old flame?
Panty son, when a man speaks Of
his "old flame" he refers to something
over which he used to burn his money.
Philadelphia Press.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-14
MryIsrFR EDWIN II. coNGER.

sums from the Chinese under the
gulse of indemnity for property losses
he said: "The missionaries have been
misrepresented. The Americans have
the largest number Of missionaries
there, and l am free to say that there
lre few things they have done for
which they need make apologies. The
stories of lOoting done by the mis-
slonarles or for them are absolutely
untrue"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-14
The sItuntion Reversed.

Miss Robbins-Do you mind II | ask
DR.. Goodies TO Join usf
Willle-Oh. Miss Wobbins, this is so
awfully sudden, dontcherknow!-Life
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-14
p. McCrackeB, Bro. & Co.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
GRnCERS ANn LIQnOR DEALERS

Offer Ten Thousand Gallons PURE kl J. aud
OIRRON WHISTLES. from the follow INK
well known distilleries, Graft Co, oi ONO
Hnouc County Di-tilling Co, uf keutucky
Monticello Distillcry. Of Maryland, ana W. J..
Gray, 81 Pcnnsy lvnnih.
Agents for Brrgner X Engle's Lager Beer.
They also offer STAPLE and Fancy Hr"crricS,
Agricultural IMPLEMENTS Seeds, Guano. aud
Cement.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-14
PEOPLE OF THE DAY
nr,,nin.s Financial Manager.

Britnin's Financial Manager.
On account of the complicated con
dltion Of British hhances brought
about by the heavy. war debts ana 9th,
or exhaustive ,irHins upon tho re-
Sources Of the government and made
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-14
LIQUORS, CIGARS, GROCERIES.
Mrs. j. E. monroe

Commerce St. Fredericksburg, Va, keeps
the largest and most varied stock OF
Wines and Liquors In the city. She can
furnish You Whiskey at prices from Sl.4O
to 81 per gallon. 1t includes star \.
Kentucky Rye, Live Oak, Lord Balti-
more. King Lear, .IefiersonC Go. Rye, Wig
wan. Indian Hill and many Others.
Wines of every description. Apple
Brandy $3.50 to - per gallon. \ full
line oftigars and Tobacco, Groceries, etc.
MRS. j. +. MONROE,
BIB Commerce St, fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-14
Spring Schedule.
Weems Steamboat Co
BALTIMORE. FREDERICKSBURG AND
RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER ROUTE.
NORFOLK AND RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER
RnI-TE

HOl IL.
ON and after Tuesday. March 26th steam
erS Richmond, Lancaster and Essex VIII leave
Iier ,, Light street. Baltimore. every Tues
day and Friday at 1870 D. m. for FcderckS-
burg and all Wharve~ on the river Return
Ing. win leave Fredericksburg at 2.3O y. m,
Oide permitting. Monday and Thursday,
Is-rdstown al 1870 a. m, Tuesday and Fri
Leave Baltimore Wednesday and Thursday
al f.3O p. m. for TappahannOck and all
Mharyes below. except Bay rort Return
INK will leave TappahannOck at 500 "a. m,
ON Monday and Thursday for Baltimore.
NORFOLK ROUTE.
WIN leave Tappahannock for Norfolk at |
p IA. Friday. stopping nj all landings. VIII
leave Norfolk at Is p. m Saturday for Tap
pdhannock. calling at all landings.
HENRY WILLIAMS. Manager.
Baltimore, Md
w.D. SCOTT. Agent.
at Fre,iericksOurgiN a.
at Norfolk, Va
POTOMAC RIVER ROUTE.
Beginning Tuesday, March 26, Steamers
Northumberland aud Potomac VIII leave Pier
.. Light street, Baltimore. every Tuesday
Thursday and Saturday. at > p. ia. for Alex
audria and Washington. calling at all of the
usual landings. Beginning Thursday. March
p will leave 9TH Street Wharf Washington,
at p. IN Thursday. sunday and Tuesday.
going ~ far a. LeonaritOwu on these even
ingS VIII leave LeOnurdtown at n. m,
kin-ale az , m. Miller's at > y. m, t.rason =
AT u y. M. and BacOn's at y. m. Monday,
Wednesday and Friday. arriving IN Balti-
more early the following morning. Freight
received daily in Baltimore.
HENRY WILLIAMS. Agent, BALTIC,
STEPHENSON & BRO. Agents,
at Washington. ID. G.
WILLIAM VI. REARDON Agent,
at Alexandria Va
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-01-19
Post ONCE Rlll.

Washington, Jan. 16.--,rhe house
committee on post Offices and post
roads Tuesday practically completed
the post office appropriation bill. The
total amount carried by the bill will
be about $I22, 100000. The approp,1a.
ton for'rural free delivery is increased
from $1,750,u0O to $4,000, OGO. The usual
provisions for special facilities be-
tween New York and New Orleans, and
between Kansas City and Newton,
Kan, are. placed in the bill, but no pro-
vision is made for pneumatic tube serv.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-01-19
Not known to stnte Department,

Washington, Jan. 16.-If the nego-
tiations for the American purchase Of
the Danish West indies are nearing
completion, as reported from Copen-
hagen. the fact has not recently been
brought to the attention of the state
department. which has not been adj
vised on the status of the negotia-
tions since three months back. It is
hardly probable, however, that details
would be forwarded until definite re-
suits were in hand,
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-01-19

Ga, and FL Paso, Tex, which are
good for return Mt any time prior to
June /, 1901. Information regarding
rates. routes, time. ETC.. can be OBJ
tanned on application to any "Milwau-
kee" agent, or by addressing J. T.
Conley, Asst. Gen Pass. Agent. st.
Paul, MINI.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-01-19
LOW RATES TO THE SOUTH.

Excursion tickets Mt reduced rates
are now being sold by the Chicago
Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway to the
prominent resorts in the South. in.
Guiding Jacksonville. Fla; Mobile
Ala; New Orleans, La; Savannah,
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-01-19
Dies After Long Illness,

Norwalk, o., Jan. 14.-Hon. Fred,
erick Wickham, of the Norwalk Re
Hector, the oldest editor in Ohio, died
after a long illness. He was SO years
Of age. He leaves family of IL chill.
dren, of whom Hon. Charles P. Wick.
ham, ex-member of congress-. is ona.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-01-19

Reading, Pa, Jan. 1.-THE strike
of the employees of the Union Traction
company which was inaugurated last
Tuesday, came to an end Saturday, the
board of arbitrators having granted
nearly every demand made by the
strikers.