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The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23
Mised. ON Her Georrsphy.

The postmaster Of the house of COM
mons tells n story Of his early expert
ences Of postal work a good many
years ago. 1t was London branch
Office. and customer came In and
handed a letter over the counter to the
young woman who was serving
stamps and who, after reading the ad-
dress. said II would be fvcpence. but
l have never paid more than twopence
halfpenny before" objected the Gus
toner. 'Ts 1t overweightT No, It
wasn't overweight, said the clerk, but
oil letters to China were flvepence,
and as this was addressed to Dres-
dem
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23
Cause of fL0ckjaH.

Lockjaw, or tctanus, is caused by a
bacillus or germ which exists plentifully
in street dirt. 1t is inactive so long as
exposed to the air, but when carried be-
meath the skin, as in the wounds caused
by percussion caps or rusty nails, and
when the air is excluded, the germ is
reused to activity and produces the
most virulent poison known. These
germs can be destroyed and all danger
of lockjaw avoided by applying Cham
berlain's Pain Balm freely as soon a.
the injury is received. Pain Balm "
an antiseptic and causes cuts, bruise
and like injuries to heal without matur.
alton, and in one third the time required
by the usual treatment. 1t is for sale
+, G.. Duke.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23
Origin of Life In,uro,..

II don't have to have my life insur.
co. said the business man to the agent.
put do want to know how life insur.
ahce originated. Can you tell me?' ~
can the agent answered. 1T originnt.
Gu IN l'oo In London. In that year
'here was formed the first life insur.
ance company. 1t was called the Ami.
cable Society For Perpetual Assurance
ofnce. 1t was n mutual benefit con.
Germ. Each member. without reference
10 age. paid fixed admission fee and
hxed annual charge per share on from
one TO three shares, and Mt the end Of
the year q portion of the fund accu.
muiated was divided among the heirs
oI ,hose who had died I'm accordance
with the number Of shares each de,1
person had held. Out OF this compunv
with Its crude and imperfect methods
lire Insurance as it exists today bos
grown."-Philadc!phi Record
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23
A Cure For Dyspepsia.

I had Dyspepsia in its worst form,
Did not enjoy eating until after using
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, which has en-
tirely cured me.-Mrs. w. w. Saylor,
Hillfard, Pa. No appetite, loss of
strength, nervousness, headache, con-
stipation, bad breath. sour risings, indi-
gestion, dyspepsia, and all stomach
troubles are quickly cured by the use of
Kodol. Kodol represents the natural
juices Of digestion, combined with the
greatest known tonic, and reconstructive
properties. It cleanses, purifes, and
sweetens the stomach, Sold by F. C.
Duke.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23
Life and Accident Insurance.

The Aetna Life Insurance writes
policies not only for Life Indemnity,
but also policies that protect you in
case Of accident or sickness. The
only Old Line Company in the United
States to do this. Rates are very
reasonable. This company is well
known and comment is unnecessary
I am representing the above Com
pany and will be pleased to call on
any one wishing insurance. Write
me at Carlisle, S. G.
46-tf w. f. BATES, Agent.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23
Dieting Invites Disease.

= To cure Dyspepsia or Indigestion it ia
no longer necessary to live on milk and
toast. Starvation produces such weak
ness that the whole system becomes an
easy prey to disease. Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure enables the stomach and Digestive
organs to digest and assimilate all of the
Wholesome food that one cares to eat.
ana Is never failing cure for Indiges.
uon, dyspepsia, and all stomach
troubles; = kodol digests what you eat
9. Duke.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23
The SaIve That Heals

without leaving scar is DeWitts.
The name Witch Hazel is applied to
many salves, but DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salye is the only Witch Hazel Salve
made that containss the pure unadul-
terated ta, S Witch Hazel. 2. If any :, other b. r
counterfeit. f. @. Dewitt invented
Witch Hazel Salve and and DeWittN
Witch Hazel Salve is the best salve in
the world for cuts, burns, bruises, letter
or blind, bleeding itching or protruding
piles. Sold by +. G. Duke.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23
Peculiarities Of Fish.

There are two popular delusions
about fish-one that they cannot live
out of water and the other that they
can live in any pure water, the food
supply taking care of itself. As a mat
ter Of fact, there are fish in Africa
which, having to exist in absolutely
dry rivers for n portion Of the year,
lave developed lungs, while in many an
amateurs aquarium fish cannot live in
the water provided owing to lack Of
food.-LondOn Field.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23
Forgot SO,nctb,nr

IL was IN hotel. and girl Of sweet
sixteen had left the table, Mt which bcr
parents were still seated. and had rono
'ne entire length Of the dining room.
"hen she paused in the doorway, and
ner fresh young voice cut the air with
the word
"Maww
"Wcll?' replied her "maw" shrjllv
forgot my gum. Fetch It when
you come upstairs. It's stuck under
the table right underneath my nlotc
III want it for the matinay this n.fsr
noon' you know. "-Lippincott's Maga-
zine.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23
Scotch COolncss,

speaking Of Scotch aracteristics, an
Englishman traYeIip1 dr scottIsh cool.
h9@ hfitfer trying circumstances.
"a number Of Scots" he said, "wero
working on fifteen story building.
One up near the roof lost his foothold
and fell. But even in his swift descent
through. the air he remained quite cool
and calm. In fact, as he shot past
friend on the twelfth story he sang
out:
"'Eh, Saundy, man. sic a fall as I
shall hae!"
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23
A Perfect Painless Pill.

Is the one that will cleanse the sys-
ten' set the liver to action, remove the
ppno, clear the complexion, cure the
mouth. The famous little pills for do.
ing such work pleasantly and effectuai-
Y are DeWitt,s Little Early Risers.
Bob Moore of Lafayette, Ind. saws:
All other pills have used gripe and
sicken, while sDeWitt's Little Early
Y GisGrs are simply perfect. Sold by F.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23
Feminine Deceit.

Did you ever take note Of the e1.
trnordinary efforts girls make at an
exclusive girls party to pretend that
they are having as good time as they
would II the boys were PRESENT. The
dear things know they are acting very
deceitful in their affectation Of Joy,
when each Of them is NIL the time Sc
cretly wishing she had only invited
the boys.-Leaf River Qli) Mirror.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23
A Family Mama

Inc teacher Of country school asked
DIS pupils one day II any OF them could
tell him who Joan Of Arc was.
question was followed by pro.
lound silence. Some Of the pupils star.
eo Mt the teacher, and some turned md
stared Mt one another. as IL seeking tho
Information 10 In the faces around them
rinaiiy boy burst out with:
on, yes, l know. She was Noah's
wife."-Lipplncott's.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23
A Justinable Evn.,or

Cne time when Sir Walter Scott wos
ssked II he wrote the wnverley novels
tne authorship Of which was n preot
secret he said, mo. l am not the mn.
.nor. and II l were should say the
same: Mr.. Gladstone thought this n
1ustifiable evasion. '
eyoney Smith once said of some n,
MS anonymous efforts, IT have olwavs
den'ed IT; but finding that deny # in
vain 1 have thought it might be as we'll
to include the letters in this collect,on -
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23
A Love Letter

Would not interest you if you re look
ing for guaranteed Salve for sores
Burns or Piles. Otto Dodd, of Ponder
Mo-, writes: "I suffered with an uoly
sore for year, but box of Bucklen's
Arnica Sa.ye cured me. It's the best
salve on earth. CSC at F. G. Dukes
Drug Store.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23
Confessions of a Priest

Rev. Jno. S. Cox, of Wate Al.
medicines, but got no relief. Then |
began the use of Electric Bitters, and
feel that 1 am now cured of disease
that had Inc in its grasp for twelve
years." If you want a reliable medi-
cine for Liver and Kidney trouble,
stomach disorder, general debility, get
Electric Bitters. Its guaranteed by L.
G. Duke, Only SOC.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23
Not nm Authority.

"You don't pronounce that word
right" said the stranger. who was do
Ing his first fishing in northern Wis
consin lake. "Webster calls 1t mus.
kellunge.'"
II never hecrd of Webster" fiercely
retorted the old guide. "but I'm willin'
to bet he never ketched musky in his
life."-Chicago Tribune.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23
Cures Eczema, Itching hu,,,.

especially for old, chronic cas,s t.k.
Do,anic Blood Balm. 1t gives a be,I,hU hU
n,ooa supply to the affected parts hsaj,
an Che sores, eruptions scsbs. ,calss.
stops the awful itching and bnrn;nn y
.czema, swellings, suppurating. was.,. y.
so'es, e'c. Druggists, 81. Sample ~,
ana prepaid by writing Blood Baim Co
m'inn'a, ga: Describe trouble and frs,,
m'dlcal advice sent in sealed letter
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23
JUST WHAT YOU NEED.

ChanberIain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets.
When you feel dull after ..,
When you have no anna.;e ea''n ng.
When YOU have a III .
mouth. u 'as'e In the
When your liver 10 tor,;,
When your oweis ora p.
When you have a baodooIt ooIhstipated.
when you feel bilious.
c,aany aney VIII viii improve your appetite
cleanse and invigorate YOUR stnmoob'
ana regulate your liver and bowels
e rriGe 20 cents per box. For sale bv r
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23
on nj. Mind.

Long-Ifave YOU forgottrp that SIn
you borrowed OF me some tim" ago.
Short-Oh. no. ! still have 1t In mind
Long-Wcll. don't you think this
would be good time to relieve your
mind Of IL?
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23
Broke Into His House

.; De'(uinn, of Cavendish, VT, WAS
robbed of his customary health Nv in'
yasion of Chronic Constipation. When
Or. Kings New Life Pills broke into
his house, his trouble was arrested. and
now he's entirely cured. They'repuar.
ahteed to cure. 25c ut F. G. bikes
Drug Store, 'No .
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23
Many Mothers of y Like ~ :

C. SSTs. Pilmer, of Cordova, 1te sefIsHs
O.ae Of my children was sU;o. :. d
Group OF se9ere type, and thess IL z
OF Chamberlain's Cough r. <nI.
promptly. always brought relief. Mani
mothers in this neighborhood think The
same as L do about this remedy and
want no other for their childrcn.' For
sale by f. G. Duke, ioi
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23
HIS IDEA OF Ple...-

.. Yes; we went all over the continent
put papa really only enjoyed himself
In Venice"
An yes, no wonderl The gondolas.
st. Marks, the ''
On. 1t wasn't that. But he could sit
In the hotel. you know, and fsb ont RI
the windows" > VI
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23
What Else w.r. IT,.

wh"t Else Were They Forr
e'ranger-i notice that this part OF
.ne country seems fairly teeminr with
horses. VIII
D., anne Arundelite-Yessir. And when
comes to teamin' they amt notbin,
'nucn better t team with than horses
Baltimore American.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23
The Tny Of the Bird.

A"e i'uy OF the Bird.
on. MI. Jones, which Of the song
o'rtis are you most fond OFF,
"l prefer the hen, Miss Dorothy
but the hen isn't a singing bird"
well It's the only bird whose Law
] care for"
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23
CuttfnR.

Young Wife-How fortunate I am
IN possessing n husband who always
says Mt home I'm the EVENING"
bosom Friend-Yes: your husband
never was much addicted to pleasure.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23
a Possible Execution

Possible Exception.
Wife-lsn't 1t fact. dear, that hand.
some men are proverbIally disagree.
abie7
huSoand-Well. I don't know. I al.
ways try to be pleasant.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23
Easy EnouRh.

~ Hnby Enough.
Johnnie. asked gentleman Of a
little kindergarten pupil. do you know
now to make a Maltese crossr r.
Eyes, sir; sho' do"
We'll. tell me how you do It."
why. you just step on her tail."-
Exchange.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23

Norway's const line. 1,7OO miles I'm n
straight line. becomes $4,000 miles n
Followed round the fords. In these
nosds are over 10000 islands.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23
A II ustIer.

DO you think Skinner can m,to
living out therew
Make a living! Why. he'd make n
rvins on rock In the middle of the
oeean II there was another man on the
rock" Wv
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23

h' lest loses It's point when he who
max y II Is tho first to laugh.-ScbilIer
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23
His Financial r,<...

" NHunhcHnI 1nfer000,
understand Jigson has n financial
interest in the concern he is with"
Yes, they owe him six months, .sI,.
~" '"'a'
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23
Witty Response os ..


A professor who acted ns chniru.,
ot meeting ut which Max O'RelI wa.
TO lecture introduced the Frencbmon
IN the following manner:
Ladies' md gentlemen, when ~.
WISH 10 see ourselves rs individu.,e
we nave recourse to the mirror. This
we cannot do rs nation. toks
pleasure In introducing a gentleman
who will act rs French mirror nv
means OF which you will, I am srrc
OBTAIN an adequate and pleasing view
or yourselves as a nation"
Ihe introduction pleased O'ReIi. ana
ne responded In vein ms Jovial: -
am requested to reflect on a nation.
uo"e'er' l must take second place 10
the man In the moon. for he reject.
on the earth. AS an importe,i Ero,.h
mirror shall do the best can 70 p,y.
you correct picture Of the nation.
Ana If your chairman remain, whc,.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23
To Cure q Cold In One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II 1t fails
10 cure. E. w. Groves signature on
each box. 2oc. Sly
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23
blinking Eyes.

If you find yourself blinking your
eyes rapidly without any cause stop
the habit at once or 1t will grow into
an incurable habit that will make your
eyesight fail early in life. Natural
blinking is necessary to clear ana
moistcn the eye. The average number
Of natural blinks Is about twenty psr
minute. But nervous blinker will
wink 100 times in n minute. The re-
suit Of this will be an excessive de-
velopmcnt Of the eyelid muscles. 10
also involves counter irritation.
which acts on the optic nerve and reA-
ders the sight daily more weak nnd r..
rltable. Once contract this habit and
you will find you cannot bear q strong
light or read small types. and the eyes
will get worse and worse. The symp.
toms may indicate need Of speetacles.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23
The Patient One.-

some men," said Uncle Eben, "sits
down an does n days lonfln' nm call,
u "'n, patient an' resigned" Wash.
ington Star.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-10-23
|, DIR. MoFFETT,s -
331.UN1V
"TEETtfING P0WDERSW m VA


Other
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-14

1rhe Southern Farm Magazine OF
Hsykanore, which has been doing such
sr3os1id work for the agricultural In.
1sog of tie South and Southwest and
astx6asing settlers from the North and
yFeat ~ this section, duplicating in it
work for the agricultural Interests
vhax The Manufacturers Record has
ar many years been doing for the In.
|lue<F1al interests Of the South, an.
|so1ades that 1t has added To its active
tnff Col. J. b. Killebrew Of Tennessee,
siae1y known ~ one Of the foremost
8ricsi&l and industrial writer's oi
AZ E0Hth. The aim Of the publisher
fths Gouthern Farm Magazine Is tn
aak8is distinctively q Southern fam
|iyi0nrnal, Invaluable to all VINO want
) Eeao In touch, with the best thought
|< fh8 day ON all the great questions
|hak rotate especially To the advance.
|kant &C the agricultural interests OF
|his Beetion, to the southwark trend of
ppuIRtlop from the North and West,
nd a leading questions, such 40 good
rads edocaiion, etc., that are part
10 The life Of the South. In addition
q sis Infge circulation In this section,
|tb Eontheru Farm Magazine reaches
|tlNioends of Northern and Western
|ffusts. and much Of the tendency OF
|ppGjakiOn from those sections to the
|Snlh q due to Its work. The sub
|seipisots price Is 81 year. but Ia or.
III 10 gEeatly increase It's circulation
Itk pubilb bhers annouce that until Jan.
Skks peice will be reduced to twenty
Dc cseta.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-14
The n. 8. Civil service Commission

The u. 3. Civil Service Commission
sreports that for the year ending June
30. ls02, there were Il, ,9S3 persons ap-
pointed from its registers. There wss
4. .892 more than there was ever before
appointed In Q single year. Anyone
wishing Information about these posi-
tions can secure it free by writing for
the Civil Service announcement OF the
Columbian Correspondence College,
Washington. d. G. The Commission
win hold examinations 70 secure yoang
men and women for these places du-
ring March and April, at Charleston
and Columbia.
Many people do not know that these
sDuolntments are made without politi.
cal influence and that large share ol
them are filed by those having only q
common school education, but such Il
now the case.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-14

We would like to ask, through the columns
Of your paper, n there 10 any person who has
used Green's August Flower for the care of
that has not been cured-snd We also meao
their results. srch a. sour stomach, fermenta
ton of food. habfauai cosiveness. nervous
dyspepsia, headaches. despondent feelings.
sieepIessntss-in fact, any irouble connected
With the stomach or liver? This medtcinr z
has been sold for many years In all civilized
countries, and we wish 10 correspond with
you and send you one OF our hooks free OF
cnst. II you never tried ugust Flower. try .
25 cent bottle drst. We have never known OF
It's falling. II 30. something more serious 10
the matter with you. The % cent size pas
Jnst been introduced this year. Regular size
70 cents. At all druggist Speed Drug Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-14
A EO0<l T0uel

IL aIwavs In demand. whether IL comes
arnuud f0riy.e;ghl pounds OF the best patent
-four, or II bought vt five cents a yard.
good many people wouid rather get aU inch
towel out OF The sack their -four comes pack.
ea In than buy the towel Al the dry goods
store, and that ~ why every forty.cight
pouud Of Clifton" IL packed in regular towel.
ling. AK l.. T. q +. N.MilIer for II.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-14

Rad the Kerr Kurniturs Go. advertisement
They sre slmost giving away rocker. Just
10 think, . regular sa5o rocker forsl.4s
Pictures without snd, ranging In price
from 25c 70 $3.50 pair. Tine Kerr Fur. Co.
We hive lost opened mp Q nee lot OF mat
finx. ruga. shades, eic. The Kerr Fur. Co.
Have you old furn iture that you want 70
excbapre or packed for shipping or hauling
d0nsf Zee the Kerr Furnitufe Co
Pictnre frames made 10 ordcr. shades hung
and mating laid by the Kerr Fur. Co.
Tho Kerr Fur. U
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-14

Another rainy day las ads keps
! every QUE from church. &Se 4fftiif
sOsia0 81 us will forget Dow th4 gospel
sounds, as we have not heat& i s5rs
mon since E0vember. s.
Mr.. Louis Blount dipsd q hiEs 2. ~
Mcllwain's last Friday. kth rfqosibd
that we are 10 lose oRs eesr4sks aad
everybody seems to be vistn9 wiyn esch
other In hospitality lowSrd him.
Miss Bessie Metts, of RhOenix, Il
visiting MIRA 8. o. Bolts
Miss Annie Bowie, o. Rue Wet
spent last week along tkh rcdses Me
guest Of relatives. =
M.ss Maggie Cannon u SE&ekfln8 Mhs
Lizzie Cannon In Ahbey 3lss
Miss Willie Bntier will ret4rtftc hsf
home In Edgefield to-morrow Hte
hsss been the guest OF Miss Aine,t
Miller for the past month.
Miss Belle Munday isspending spsss
time with her sister, Mrs. j. Z. Yoauf,
OF Hodges. go,
Mr.. Charles Fleming will leave ete
day this week for Columb bus, Ga,
where be goes TO take business coHfuk
n@s,heFt will make his hosac u
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-14
sou,h.ru Railway schedule.

Trains for Hodges leave AbbeviiIe. s. C., No.
50 (datly) s8S =. M; No. Q daily 1850 q. IN. ;
No. daily l.k5 p. m.; No 81 daily 40 p. NJ.
daily 9.55 a. m.: No. daily II 0l p. M; No.
8 daily IS p. M; 4; No. So daily 9.05 p. M.
Close connection at Hodges with through
trnins for Greenviile, Columbia, Charleston.
etc, connecting nj Green VILE for A. & @. Di.
vision points and the East, also Asheviiie. Al.
lauta, etc. Through sleepers Hodges 70 Char.
Ieston, on train connecting with 81
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-14

rbe speed Drug Co. will buy your second
hand echool bo0ha. suCh ~ are used in the
enrntv nchools and The graded school OF Ab-
beviIio. ThsS must bs In good condition.
when looking Cor wedding presents. 60 q
{ Niifortis Dsue Store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-14
NEW HATS.--.New and Up
to.Date Shapes.
MRS. MARY TAGGART

Has fine assortment Of New Hats and New UoDe Shapes OF
Hats which she proposes to sell between now and Christmas at
below COST She expects give up her store room and will
sell all goods prices She means business
and you want bargain in headge now your time The
goods must and will 20.