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*1 / Suffering from female troubles should s * / try the "Old Time" Remedy, > Ifypicm | jMgPLANTKS I / SiMEMAlf | MAJOR S It has no equal. It strengthens the c ) delicate female organs and builds a worn - ( S an up. All suffering and irregularities at ( S "monthly" periods can be avoided by Its r S use. It Is for young girls maturing, ford 5 mothers, and for women at Change of Life, c ? S Should be used before child-birth. c S Sold by all druggists, or sent post-paid r S on receipt of price $1.00. c ) Ladies Blue Book sent FREE to any one ( * S on application. Address, "WOMAN'S DE-1 S PARTMENT". New Spencer Medicine Co., Chat- f ) tanooga, Tenn. c r Mention this paper. S ooiu ov juuau jl. nauimanu. ' The Lexington Dispatch WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 7. 19(0. Xa&sz t: STaw Aivortis emants. Valentines at the Brzaar. Clerk's sale?H. A. Spam. Executor's sale?Scott Hendrix. ExamiDation?J E R. Kyz<r. Notice, Pensioners?S. M. Rocf. Notice, Overseers?G H. Koon. p Cheap Goods?M R. Hattlev. - Deep Cut?Leapbait <$TDrafts. 1 Peg*Notices will be inserted 1 * _ in the Local department at the uniform price of 5 cents per line, to one and ail.^ SERVICES. iJPOENTKEXr FOa LEXINGTON CIBCUIT FOB 1900. I 1st Sunday, Red Bmk 31 pmShiloh 11 am. x ?d Sunday, Boreb 11 am". Lexington 3jpm 3d Sunday, Saitoh 31 pm Bed Bank 11 aoi. 4th Sunday, Lexington 11 am. Horeb 31pm ' .IK W-RTrtUT Past nr. I HEBBON AND BBOOKLAND M. E. OHUECH ( SOUTH. Brook land 1st and 3d Sundays at 11 a. m Brookland?2n 1 and 4'h Sundays at 4 p m 6 Brookland - Every Sunday Evenmj? at 8 p m ^ i Hsbrcn?2nd and 4th Sundays at li a. m. Hebron?'at and 9rd Sundays at 4 p. m. Bnist's Garden Seeds. [ A full assortment of new and true t to name garden seeds, just received. Sure to grow. Julian E. Kaufmann, 5 ? : I Wanted at Once,. 50,000 shingles. Highest market j, ptice* paid, by J. J. Rawl & Sons, . B-itesburg, S. C. 1 Masonic. *' A regular communication of Po- 0 4 ^V^maria Lodge, No. 151, A. F. M will convene in Masonic Hall, Peak, s r? ? 1 1 _ ! TCI 1 D. v;, Saturday evening, xeurunry * 10. 1900, at o'clock sharp. Take notice and "gssera-yourselves accordingly Brethren. ti John C. Swygert, Master. p A Woman's Letter. Coolidge, Ky , Aug 1st, 1898. a " I have been suffering from Female o N troubles and was unable to get relief, I was persuaded to try Benedicts, and after one months treatment I " can say I am fully restored. Irecom- tl mend your remedy to suffering women. Mrs. H. R. Giireath. Sold bv Julian E Kauflfman. * > . a MASONIC. a A REGULAR COMMUNICATION d -^^Xrof Lexington Lodge, No. 152, c< /\r\A. F. M.. will be held on Saturday, February 10, 1900, at 7 . oclock p. m. Members will please b be prompt in attendance. ii By order of the W. M. G. M. Harm\n, Secretary. | Farm Hands Wanted. a \ 50, good, steady and industrious colored men, single or married with Efaa^u fhfl whrvlfl vear. iauiutvo) WVVMS*^ > v*>* .. ^ ; with cash payment and settlements * monthly. Apply, Hollow Creek E Farm, Aiken County, Toales P. 0 , $. C. 3moslG t d Free Blood Care. S An Offer Providing Faith. g Have you Eiting, Bleeding Sores, 8 Ulcers, Scrofula, Cancer, E^ma, a Itching Skin Humors, B^ils, Koeumatism, etc. ? Are you tired of Doctoring and taking Patent Medi- <cinea? Then try B. B. B. (Botanic ^ Blood Balm), made especially for ^ these deep seated Blood Diseases. $1 per bottle at dwrggist3. Trial c bottle sent free to sutlerers. writ3 for it. # Address Blood Balm Co , 386 Mitchell St, Atlanta, Ga. 8 A Card of Thanks. c To the Editor of the Dispatch: ' On last Tuesday evening about c 8 o'clock we were taken by -surpiiae. The good people of Lexington and * hereabouts came in and took charge j * of the parsonage for awhile spread- * ing before an almost speechless preacher and his family a great many I good things, such as the substantiate of life as well as the dainties. The j j clothier was also represented. To i this noble people I am under lasting : i-khlicratinns. May the blessincs of ! I ? the Lord be ever upon them, their ; t homes and their business. The eve- ? i ning passed very pleasantly and , profitably to all. Respectfully, J. N. Wright. I | Lexington, February 2, 1900. | < What a Woniarfal Diso:v3ry Is Pain-Killer! It cot only cures I , the ills of the human family, but j is abo the sure remedy for torse's i 1 colic. It has never beeu known to i , I ' fail in a cure of the worst cases; and for sprains, galls, etc., it never fails ?try it once. Directions accom- i ] pr ?y each b t le. Sold by druggi&ts generally. Avjid substitutes, tnere is but one Paiu-KUler, Perry Davis'. Price 25c and 50c. sft . . * - - PENCIL AND SCISSORS. Wayside Notes Gathered Here and There by a Dispatch Man. See Cleik's sale. Pieaaant weather. N.xt Wednesday is St. Valentine's day. Lexington needs some new enterprises. Read the jury list and see if your name appears. Trim up your orchards and transplant young trees. A a nonol wo flro oninvin/? a season ~ i-J? O of bealtbfulness. Mrs. Aima Geiger has been quite sick for the past week. A kiss through a veil is like champagne through a straw. Mr. H. M. "WiDgard is confined to his home with mumps. "We regret to learn that Mrs. C S. Fndford is quite ill. Chaperones are counter irritants to produce matrimony. Pium and other early flowing trees are budding to bloom. Fears are entertained for the safety of the small grain crop. R^v. Harald Thomas held Ep'siopal services in the ehapel last night. PfattMpC CUBAN OIL cures g IdlllVI vCuts, Burns, Bruises, Rheumatism and Sores. Price, 25 cents. Sold by Julian E. Kaufmann. Mr. M. D. Harman and family low occupy their residence in this own. There is talk of the erection of a arge brick store in town at an earl} late. The city authorities is having the ' 1 ' a _ _ 3 l:I. inaae trees irimmea ana wirne?ashed. Lexington is getting a boom on i9r and the signs of the times are hat she will soon outstrip her sister owns. Fresh and reliable garden jeed just received at the 3azaar. The oldest inhabitant says that ist Thursday was the coldest day a his recollection. If brides wore wreaths of oranges astead of the orange blossoms, how id it would seem. ? Dr. C. E. Leaphart left Monday to pent a few days among the legislaars in Columbia. ( Call at the Bazaar and get a free rial package of Ramon's celeberated ills the best on the market. There will be an examination of pplicants for teachers' certificates n February 23rd. yt7 j l j ~~:x: :>i 1 ne unutirsiauu a prupusiuuu win e made to the town council to light ' ae streets with electricity. Corn fodder, peas and other coun- . :y produce taken in payment of sub- j cription to this paper. Services will be held in the Metho- j ist church next Sunday afternoon, ] ommencing at 3:30 o'clock. < Miss Morris Raw], one of Bates- ' urg'a charming daughters, is visit]g her cousin, Miss Lena Harman. < CUBAN RELIEF curea ' F*I flnitrS C?^c? Neuralgia and Toothache ' in five minutes. Sour Stomach nd Summer Complaints. Price, 25 Cents. < Sold by Julian E. Kaufmanu. 1 R. W. Shand, E-:q , a prominent 1 lember of the Columbia Bar, was in awn Friday on professional busi- , ess. Hon. J. A. Sawyer, a Representa- ] ive from Union county, spent Monday with his father, Capt. George , lawyer. ] Supervisor George H Koon, notices all road overseers to put their ections in thorough repair immedi- i tely, if not sooner. Northern onion sets make larger nd finer onions than any other. 1 Jill or send to the Bizaar and get 1 he yellow or white, and you will be >!eaeed with the results. At a special meeting the town ouncil has granted the telephone ompany the privilege to erect poles long the streets. Orange blossoms and bridal cake, I ccupies a prominent place at the lome of a popular and prominent itizen near this place today. Dixie Lodge, No. 52,1. 0. 0. F, tas purchased the lot in front of St. Stephen's church and will erect a odge room on it at an early data. EISA's? Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use W Lexington Lodge, No. 152, will neet next Saturday evening at 7 /clock sharp. A prompt and fullittendance of the members is desired. Chairman Roof orders the Township Boards of Tensions to meet on Saturday before the third Sunday. See his notice published elsewhere. Mr. Keitt Kyzer and Miss Bessie Berley, the popular daughter of Mr. W. Q. M. Berley, were united in the boly bonds of matrimony last Wednesday. I I am prepared to do all kinds of blacksmith work at short notice, the most reasonable terms and in the best manner at ray place. John Kaminer. SORE LUNGS Sore lungs, pain in the chest and painful breathing, the fore-runners of pneumonia, are quickly relieved and cured by the old reliable Dr. John W. Bull's Cough Syrup. It breaks up a cold in one night. Try it at once. DcBull's COUCH SYRUP Will quickly heal Sore Lungs. Doses are small and pleasant to take. Doctors recommend it. l'rice 25 cts. At all dmggiste. Rev. J. N. Wright will be pleased to ee9 both the Christians and sinners of the community out at prayer meet ing at the Methodist church tomorrow evening. To erjoy yourself smoke "Sweet Voilet," the best and most fragrant 5 cent made. If you wantacheaper cigar, try "Klondike," the best two for a nickle cigar out. See the other smoker's articles at the Bazaar. Magistrate Corley has ser.t two negroes, named respectively Taylor and Howell to j til. They are charged with stealing a watch and pistol from Mr. Hamp Caughman. 75 suits, men's clothing to close out regardless of cost to mike room for epriDg stock. Prices from S3 50 to $10.00 per suit. M R Hartley & Co , Lexington D^pot. Prospective candidates, who are anxious to become public servants for the sake of the salary attached, were much in evidence Monday, shaking hands wiik the dear people. Hon. Jeremiah Smith, a member of tbe House of Representatives from Horry county, oame over during the recess of the Legislature, and spent Saturday and Sunday with his step daughter, Mrs. J. W. Ogiivie. PhtttmNUBIAN TEA cures DyspepI Ida!!VI v eia, Constipation and Indigestion. Regulates the Liver. Price, 25 cts. Sold bv Julian E. Kaufmann. Hon. D Frank Efird left Sunday for Washington, D. C, wither he goes to attend the National Alliance, which meets in that city. He will return to his duties in the Legislative on Thursday. The collection of taxes will average about the same amount collected up to this time last 3 ear. Uatil the 15 h of this month delinquents can settle by paying the 15 per cent., penalty. After the above date executions will be issued. We pay 25 cents for pine and 30 cents for oak ties, and sell gcods at lowest prices, also exchange guano for ties. Bring us your ties. \r i? jg. rv, XV. XXCftl liCJ V.V vv 9 Lexington Depot. Mr. Scott Hendrix, e xecutor of the will of Mrs. Jane Hendrix, deceased, offers her late homestead for sale at public auction. B^ing elligibly situated makes this piece of property ^uite valuable. Hereafter Episcopal services will be held on the first Tuesday evening and third Sunday morning and eveaing. The evening services will be beld at 8 o'clock and the Bible class on the third Sunday afternoon will be held at 4:30 o'clock. The Rev. J. G. Graichen, pastor of St. Stephen's, Evangelical Luth- i eran church, will hold Lutheran services in the Episcopal chapel next Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. The public is cordially invited to attend this seivice. Economy needs to be practiced in every department of life. It is not what a person makes that make3 him rich, but what he saves. It you want to save money ia the purchase r\f nla nfratir?-? and familc amr?prip 9. f~ .?j to-"- 7 hay, grain and tobacco, do bo at Piatt, Hook & Shull, Columbia, Upon the petition of the citizens of the immediate vicinity, together with the (fforts of Congressman J. Wm. Stokes, a post office called uThor"' has been established on the Southern extension from Columbia to Perry. Miss Roof, sister of Mr. C. S. Rx>f, is postmistress. Mr. S N. Harman set a trap one night last week and on examining it the next morning he found that it contained -43 tine, fat rats. He is thinking of rnakiQg a contract to supply the Chinamen in the United States with rats. He now wears the belt as the champion rat catcher of Lexington county. Mr. J. W. Conder, of the firm of Gregory-Rhea Mule Co., of Columbia, was in town Monday. We found him to be a good, enterprising and piogressive young business maD, who represents a live-awake fi:m, who deal largely iu boises, mule?, buggies and other vehicles. They have a number of mules that they iront fr\ fnrnioll fVin nOAVilo r\f T,ry. TiaUW IU - ington. Gj and see them when in Columbia. "We call particular attention to the cbaDge in the advertisement of Leaphart & Drafts in this issue. This enterprising firm is makiDg quite a success in the clothing, genst' furnishing and shoe business and have a carefully selected stock of goods in their line which they are offering cheap. They are determined to rush off this stock eo as to make roam for their spring stock, which is to arrive soon. If you want real values in fiue ready made clothing or the best goods iu their other lines, see their stock before purchasing elsewhere. Fetnry Saksday, Last Monday, bung salesday, brought a greit many people to towD, and during the day business was bri.sk and the faces of our merchants wore the happy soule of sa'i faction. The property sold brought fair figures showing that Lexington dirt is tteadily on the increase. The following property changed own.rship: Sa'es by the Clerk of Court; W. Thurlow Cr'gory, in Lis o?n right ar.d as Guardian ad litem for Mirv Ola Gregory, Estelle Gregory aui li. Jack-on Gregory, plaintiffs, against Gertrude Gregory, defendant.?Sale for Partition. "All that piece, pircel or 'ot of land, be iug. lying and si'nate in 'New Frooklyn', in the county of L.-x ngton in said State, containing three-fourths ?;; of an acre, more or less, on the north aide of Columbia road leading from Columbia to the Saluda Factory, cons'sting of three lots, the first having a front of thirty (30) feet on said road, the second C2-id) and third (3rd) each having a front ot forty (40) feet on said road and all tLr?e running back to the Iands of the Estate of Wru. Joyner. said 1- tsare bounded ou the north by lands of Wm. JoyDer, <n the east by lauds of Sewell (formerly be;onging to J J. Clark! on ihe south by said public road, on the west by lands of Sewell " Sold to W. T GregO:y for $300. S. A. Taylor,' Aziriah Tar lor, Emanuel Taylor, Eliza b'mith, M ran da Taylor, Missouri Ann Long, L A, Keisler, Ellen J. Miller. Ln?y Ann Taylor, George S Taylor, Lou Ann Taylor and Maggie Wessinger, pla'ntiff-j, against ~~o Margaret Croat, Louisa Taylor. Fannie Taylor, Sanh Taylor and Paul Taylor, defendants.? Sale for partitiou. "A 1 that piece, pircel or tract of land, situate in Lexington county. State of t outh Carolina, coutiining one hundred and six ty three and one-half (10jj) acres, more or less, and bounded by lands of Martin Bunknight, Tracts Nrs 2 and 3, I G Taylor, Azuriah Taylor and Jauies I). Jones, j and designated as Tract No. 1.'' Sold to ] E. Taylor for $370. Tract No 2, containing one hundred and six (106) acres, more or less, and bounded by lands of Martin B_?ukn:ght, Jacob Swygert aDd Tracts Nos. J and 3. Sold to E. Taylor for $75. Tract No 3 containing one hundred (ICO) acres, more or Use. bounded by lands of Tracts Nos. 1 and 2. I. G. Taylor and Jacob Swygcrt. Sold to E. Taylor for $105. ' The Ben N. Sturkie laud describe 1 below, was bought by C J. Rucker for $175: ( All that plantation, piece, parcel or tract of land, lyiog and being in Piatt Springs township in the county of Lexington and . State ot South Carolina, containing one hundred and thirty acres, more or It as ad j >ining lands of J. A. Hook, D. J Lucas ] a d others said lands bemg the Estate Lnds of B N. Starkie, deceased. 1 The Lutheran Parsonage property was J bought by W. P. Roof for S6U5. The t property is situated in the town of Lexington. The sale in the case of Susan G Huff , man vs. A. S. Nunamak *r, et. al . was withdrawn, as the defend* at, A S. Nnna- ] maker, paid up th9 j ldga.cnt against him except a small portion. 5 D. E Billentine purchase! the ins'ri- I ments of Lexington Cjlored Brass Bind , far $J3. j - ? ? L Brccklaiid News. To the Editor of the Dispatch: * The bitter cold wave which we * have been experiencing has at last ( chaDged into a gentle rain. , Hebron school house, situated near ^ here was destroyed by fire last , Thursday, February 1st. The fire ^ occurred about 12 o'clock, the origin ^ of which is supposed to have been some defect in the chimney. Tae school was taught by Miss Sue Guignard. M. H. Witt, one of our most enterprising citizens, has been laboring very zealously in making the neces- c 8ary arrangement for the institution J of a Masonic lodge in our towa. His 1 efforts have not been futile. Re- 2 cently a sufficient number of Masons met in the K. of P. hall and elected ^ the following to take the initial step3 ' toward procuring a despensation to 1 organize a lodge: M. H. Witt, W. M.; 1 F. L. Sandel, S. W; A Blunt, J. W The lodge will be known as Cjngiree Lodge. On Friday evening last M. H. t Witt conferred the Eastern Star degieeson the young ladies of cur town entitled to it. Mrs. F. L Sandel rendered the music on this occasion. i Brookland certainly ei j >ys the j snirit nf fraternal orders. Four secret organizations are now within ] her limits?K. of P., OJd Fellows, ] Jr Order, and Masons. All of these 1 orders boast of a large and growing 1 membership. Mr. John R. Shuler of Selwood, ' was in our town on Friday. He is < now making arrangement to erect a < three story brick building on the , corner of Meeting and State street. | The joint owners of Mirror Like < have contracted with Mr. Bell to dig ] a flowing well. ] Mr. Harry Setzler has moved his < family to Granby, at which place he . holds a lucrative position as over- i seer. Z P. Kir by who recently lost his stock of merchandise by fire, will soon make bis appearance on the r ad as a salesman "or the Bjyd ; Medical Co., with a fe 1 line of cures for animals. < W W. Gregg succeeds W. Brown ' as boss of the card room. Mr. Brown has accepted the Superintend- J < ei cy of some mill located el ewhere. | R bt Hipp succeeds Joe Frazier ' as Master Mechanic. Mr. Frazier having accepted a position at Pelz. r f Mills. New looms are now being placed , in weave room No. 1. W. D. Dent has been comaiL- i sioned as a Notary Public. j ! R. L Smith was happily married ! ! to Miss Francis Smith on Thursday j i , evening. Rev. C. D. Mann officiating. Rev. E. L. Lybrand and Dr. F. L. ' j Saudel have formed a copartnership j ! in the drug business. ! j Mr. ? Lybrand of Augusta, Ga , i is spending a ft-w days with his j brother, Rvv. E. L. Lybrand. Prof. J. S. Derrick spent Saturday and Sunday with his parents at | Hi.tou. D. Mr E Iwio Folk Strother, Bitesburgs's young and gif:ed attorLey was in town Friday representor g clients in an important case before a reference court. The Woman's Aid Society is making an tffjit to raise money to putin memorial windows in the new St. Stephen's church. Of course success will crown its cffjrts. We met It -presentative Sharpe in town Monday and during a conversation be expressed himself as bting umpnl.liedly opposed to the enactment if a broad tire law because it encroaches upon the individual rights of the citizen and robs bioi of his liberty. He was shaking hands with his numerous constituents, with whom be is very popular. He has made an excellent Representative and i3 generally found on the right side of every question. M R. Hartley & Co., the Depct MerchantJ, informs the readers of the Dispatch that they carry a very fine line of ready made clothing, shoes and hats, which they will sell at the lowest possible prices. They also deal largely in groceries, dry goods and high grade fertilizers in which line3 they cannot be undersold. Mr. Edwin Dreher is the gentlemanly and polite manager and is making quite a reputation among the con suming public as a hustling bargain giver and a rising young business m an. Gentlemen cf the Jury, The following are the new grand jurors for 11)00: W H F Rast, Jesse H Drafts, Jos S Huffman, Saml E Lowman, Paris E Huffman, John Derrick, Jacob C Fulmer, H W Shuler, R L Shuler, Henry R SmiLb, JohnJLmg, H P Bichman. Grand jurors holdiDg over since ast year art: J A West, Eml Risb, Menroe Gunter, Scanmore Hite, J"jhn C D^vi?; W A Derrick. PETIT JDHIRS FIUST WEEK. SVillie L Taylor, J West Price, P B Moots, Albert E Wiogard, Elamp Caughman, H David Shumpert rohn G Gjignard, Reuben Cjrley, Et Walter Hendrix, Geo. W Lindler, r J Fulmer, AE Derrick, \l H Wi'.t, Jahn R Frick, jeorge Arehart, James M Sbealy, r E Loriek, Julius C Derrick, ^ I Sbealy, L W Pool, )iien Ljca% H W HaltiwaDger, 2 J Lindler, Milledge Kleckley, Paul Soh'neider, W Tyre Johns, Paul P Hutto, Rude Stoudemire, ? A Warren, Oscar Hedgepatb, Soil J Kyz;r, J K Summer, I B Clark, A A Guise, iVm A Spires, William Knight. MAEEIED. Oj February -4th 1933, at the resilence of Mr. M W. Sbirey, by the itrv. F. S. Hook, Mr. Efird C. Bali a t i t m mgton ar.a miss juacmaa 0. anirey, ill of Lexington county. Oa January 25, lbOO, in Mt. Tabor Lutheran church, Brookland, S. C , llr. Harvel Rjof aod Miss Generva Price were united in marriage by itevs. W. H. Rjof and E. L. Lybrand. Wanted at Once, Five or six yokes of good young ):oke oxen J. J Riwl ic Son, Batesburg, S. C. Now Public Bead. x'nere is a proposition to establish 1 new public road leading from Lexington court house to Gilbert Hollow, h is proposed to use the new cut road from here, leaving it near the residence of Mr. Willie Taylor, thence by Mr. John J. Taylor's place, thence by the Ivyzer place cu by Mr. Henry D Smith's and up the uor.li side of Twelve Mile creek to Gilbert. The opening of this road to the public will be of great convenience to many y our people, giving them a fine aard road bed nearly, if not all the entire distance. Nearly all the road aas been opened and there will be little, if any bridge woik on it and hould it be opened, which no doubt will be done, it will be travelled from Leesville to this place. ? Valentines for 1900. COMICS?Assorted subjects, upto date, entirely new. TRADE COMICS?Every common occupation is lepresented and no Dppoitunity to make a point is neglected. PORTRAIT COMICS?The large feces make this a very striking and Lliectivo valentine. NEW LACE?The desigus are graceful and artistic, in pretty em- j bossed envelopes. SAC FIE T?New and handsome de- j signs, highly perfumed, ready for mailing. NOVELTY VALENTINES?A large number of unique and pretty design?, in hangers and easel?, ranging in price from 10 to 75 cents. Call and see our line, at the Bazaar. j Teachers' Examination. Civic.-: or Co Srrr. of EnrcATios Kan li vist. ton* CofSTY. T > V ORi;EK OF 111!-: STATE BOARD j J) ot Education, the next regular exmiii- i union fr.r teachers' certificates will be Lcl 1 j in the court house at Lexingtou on Friday, fcbruan 'S3, 1VU0. '1 lie examination will open at 0 a tu. and ciose at 4 p in pron.ptly. No special ex im illations are i p.-rciirted by law J. E. BAWL KYZER. Co. Su|)t. of K?l Lex. Co. February 2. 1UU0. ?3wl3. ,| DKS. D. L. BOOZER & SONS, DENTISTS, 1515 1IAIN STREET, OOTVCTTMlil^V. S. C. >?*IIOINJE 230. Une ol the firm will fill appointment at Lexiiijjtoii, over Efird Drclier's Lnw Ofllco, j Thursday, Friday and Saturday before the Second Sunday of each month. Except ; July and August when there will be no appointment. For months of February, June I and September Court Week will take the place of the regular appointment. t .1 THE LARGEST AND MOST COMPLETE STOCK OF FRESH SEEDS IN SOUTH CAROLINA. 3,000 Dozen Papers Seeds, assorted. 500 Bushe's Bulk Seed. 1,000 Pounds Turnip Seed. 500 Earrels Seed Potatoes. Coinplcto I^ino olsOilier GARDEN SEEDS. Fertilisers ~\X7"e ISepreset The Virginia-Carolina Chemical Co. Wilcox & Cibbs Co. Ashepoo Fertilizer Co. Globe Phosphate Co. Columbia Phosphate Co. Ami we have eontraet> for 3 ftOft TONS of these goods, bought before the rise and offered at prices not ob, tainable elsewhere in the whole I ill ilwii, i COLUMBIA, S. C. ; Jan. I.? ly. i; I MJGGY I ? .cc?r?? de?!crt j?u?h tli* *i?!r of rhrtp A-cm:m H \ pro!1f* KT9 Ur<?, I'^n'C *il"W T0Ort*!f tj t* T*Lfclf> IB jl 1 nto Imritig * i'/.Mt job i:i order to ?\rr % dollar or /. jS \ RO?*K llli.l." Curcirt ?rr "A MttJr ftighrr in l'ricr, 9 3 l*Mt?" tVy e?*?c1 up. look well. and. il>4v? ail, K?Kl' JN I ^WA\ PROM THE MIOP?making rhem ?-h*ap*rIn (La fj r:?<i. SoM by fir*t>rla?< Jer.lerS only. If uou? oo aaia H I it ?o:ir towr.. m:? dime. jffl ROCK HILL BUGGY CO., Rock Hill, S.C. S ROCK HILL BUGGY COMPANY. r or oale by nnFnW. ^ ' ^OOF, Ijexington, 8. C. GREGORY-RHEA MULE CO., MATTHEWS & BOUKNIGHT, Columbia S. C., Leosville, S. C. May 11?ly. 1 WAR! WAR! WAR! Yes, there is a war going on in Columbia, The Farmers and Mechanics' Company has declared war on High Prices and have him now Wiged in his citadel and will ponr hot shot into him until he surrenders unconditionally. If you want the be ;t DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS of lb a Inu-Avf nr!nA? hnr it from UP. If VOU need Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps we have 'em and at old prices. NO ADVANCE WITH US. LADIES' GOODS. If in need ol Ladies'Goods of any kind, Miliinery. kc.. we have them both stylish and cheap, We can fit out the Gentlemen as well. Shirts, Collars, Ties. Arc. If you want u Prescription filled quick and accurate take it to our Drug Department. l>o jou need a Stove ot any kind, Cooking, Heating orOil? if so, we can save you money?from $1 <>0 to $5 "0. Try us ard see. It you need Hatres of any kind, Buggy. Carriage or Wagon, or Mule Millinery ot any kiud, will make 'em to order on short notice. Do you inteud to furnish your house, or any part of i'"' if so, we have the Furniture you need. Suits, Sideboards, Hall, Backs, Rockers, Lounges, &c.?Cheap. Ot course you need Groceries and Christmas Goodies, and our stock is lull and complete. We have everything in that lms Fanners and Mechanics' Co., COLUMBIA, S. C. I\ ir. IIALTnVA.VGKR, rn-siilrnt. A. II. IvOIIN, MaiiJi^cr. August 'J -ly. PERKINS MANUFACTURING CO. YELLOW PINE LUMBER, MANUFACTURERS OF HIC-H: a- :ES FLOORING, CEILING, SIDING,! FINISHINGS, MOULDINGS, SHINGLES 2ND LATHS, ! DOORS, S A S II AND 1J JLi I N DK,| AUGUSTA, OA. ^ESTIMATES CHEERFULLY FURNISHED.^ I February 1 -ly. ONION SETS White, and Yellow, rVossli ami Keliable Just Received and ibr Snle Clieap5at THE BAZAAR. ANDREW CRAWFORD ATTORNEY AT LAW, COLUMBIA, - - - 8. C. PRACTICES IN THE STATE AND Federal Courts, and offers his professional services to the citizens oi Lexington County. October 18?ly. llHGIMDK MACHINES IN REACH OF ALL. ^TE WILL SELL HIGH GRADE DO ? ? iucokiu t-ewiLig luuciiiueM at ciose figures, giving two yeas to pay for them. One-third cash; balance in one and two itars. Twe reliable men wanted to sell them, one to work on south side ot Salada and one on north side of Salada river. Apply to. .T . L. SHIILL. 1710 Main Street. OolM2n"bist, - . S, C. October 11-tf. ONLY $5.00 I SEND US SS.OOuaKiaij *ntee of good faith and wo { will send you any fire piWaafs examination. T?o eia cxaalao I It >1 jour freight depot And If you j find it the equal of any Are J proof combination lock iron I and steel safe made and aboat j oor-lhinl the price charged by I otbrri forfbeaaa aixcaad grade, pay your freight agent our apcclol factory price and fi eight charge*, leas tbet-.W rent vlth order; otherwise return it at our expense and we will return your #5.00. loo-lb. eoabiaatioo lock taTes for the boar, #6.US: 800-lb. office aad ?for? aafn, #11.9-; 500 Iba.. #17.0-; 700 lbs., #81.95; 1000 lb.., (8*. 50; 18-0 |h?.,#33. SC.trry Ir.rge doableoaUidcand doobla Inside uoor aafra fir Isrre htisloca, factory, jcwrlrr ar baak, 50 iccbea kick, 2100 lb*.. #03. 75; CS larbrt blfk, 3000lb?., flO. 75. Freight a-.rragc* 8- Cent, per 100lb*. for 500 mile.; for 1000 mile., 10 cent*. WRITE FOR FREE SAFE CATAI.OCl'E and ?pe> |H1 liberal C. O. D. offer. * SEARS, ROEBUCK A CO. Chicago. ^ TAX RETURNS. _ 1900. _ IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW IN reference to th-.; assessment and taxation ot propertv, the Auditor, or his atsistant will be and attend tbe following named places for the purpose of receiving tax returns for tbe hscai jear l'JOO, and in order to meet the next appointment the hour will close at 111 o'clock in the morning and at 4 o'clock in the atternoon; taxpayers will therefore, be prompt in meeting the appointments so as not to cause delay. Tax pavers wiii puase come prepared to give ths name ol ttieir township and number of school district wherein they reside: Lexington, on all dajslrom 1st January. 1900, to 2iith of f ebiuary, 1900. Section 270 of the law in reference to the assessment of taxes, (lievised Statues,) reads as follows: All property snail be valued for taxation at its true value in money, which in all cases not specially provided lor by law, sha'l be hefd to be as follows, to wit: For personol property the usu il selling price on the usual Urms ol similar property at administrator's or executors sales, at the place where the return is made; and for real property, the usual selling price on the usual ttrms of similar property at sales for partition under the order of court, at the place where the return is to be made. It there is no usual seliiug price, then at what is honestl.> believed could be obtained for the same at a fair sale under the conditions above mentioned. It shall be the duty ol each owner of lands, and of any new structures thereon which shall not have been appraised for taxation, to list the same lor taxation with the County Auditor of the County in which they may be situated, ou or before the tweutierh day of February next, alter the same shall become subject to taxation. Section 0. That from aud alter.the passage of this act, there s*ball be assessed upon all taxable polls in this State a tax of one dollar ou e?cti poll, the proceeds of which tax shall be applied solely to educational purposes. Every male citizen between the ages of twenty-one and sixty years, except those incapable of earning a support, Irom being maiuud or from otner causes, aud except those who are made exempt by la shall be deemed taxable polls. All returns for taxation must be filed with the Auditor not laterjthau February 20th, 19U>, as alter that date the law requires an addition ot 5'J per cent, to the last year's return. Township Boird of Assessors will meet at some convenient place in their respective towuship on Tuesday, March 0, 1900. County Board of Equalization, will meet at the Auditor's office on Tuesday, March 27th, 1900, at 10 o'clock a. m. G. A. DERRICK, Auditor Lexincton Countv. December <1, 1899. Choice Prise "Winning Poultry For sale in nearly all j varieties. Good -Brooders, ,<* > eacb; per trio Choicest. Exhibition Birds? Males, .S~>: Females, .S'J! Choicest Chester "White, Poland China, Berkshire I; Pigs, $~) each /-,I CI 1. ' _ _ T? I ^noice onropsmre Jiiwe, m.; Drdrr Today. Tomorrow mav lie too Lafp. ARTHUR J. McCAIN. Delaware, Warren Co,, N. J. Reference by Fermi.-odon, the Editor of this Paper. "BEESWAX WANTED IN LARGE OR SJULL QOANTITJE8 1 WILL PAV 1H? uUiHEST MAK? kt-t price lor cltan ani pure Beeswax. Price governed bv tolor and condition, RICE B. HAEMAN, At the Bazaar. Lexington, S. C.