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Tiie Lexington Dispatch LEXINGTON, S. C., SUBSCRIPTION BATES: One Tear $1.00 Six Months 50 Three Months 25 ADVERTISING BATES. Regular Advertising, first insertion, 75 cents per inch; each insertion thereafter. 50 cents per inch. Local notices, 5 cents per line each insertion; no local accepted for less than 25 cents for first insertion. Obituaries charged lor at the rate of one ? 3 ,AA cent a word Tor every woru over lou words. Marriage notices inserted free and are solicted. Bates for contract advertising will be cheerfully furnished on application. Anonymous communications will receive no attention Bejected manuscript will not be returned unless accompanied by stamps for the purpose. For anv further information call on or address. 6. M. HABMAN, Editor and Publisher. Wednesday, March 25,1903. iRmmmmmKmmmmmmmmmammmmmKmammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmam For the benefit of the readers of the Dispatch, as well as the public at large, we will again state with added emphasis, what we have time and again said, that the present Board of Ccnnty Commissioners have given sufficient evidence to convince any reasonable mind that it is the purpose of the Board to begin as early as practicable a systematic system of workirg the public roads of the county with a view of puttiDg them in a permanent good condition so that tbey will be in fair fcravellirg shape the year round. The first and most important of the evidences we might mention is the heavy purchase of new and improved road machinery together with the increase in the cumber of mules for the use of the chaiogang in working the roads. It may not be out of place, nor considered officious on our part, to remark right here that while the county has now a splendid equip ment for working the public roads 80 as to obtain the best results, yet there is one machine lacking to make the road working outfit complete and that is a reck crusher. This machine can unquestionably be used to good advantage on any section of . road and can be operated at a nor mal cost as the material required is at band in large quantities. In our travels through the county our attention has been attracted at different times to the large quantity of rock going to waste by tbe roadside and have often wondered why this material could not be used as an element in road making. This material ' ho nfciliKAri hv the nse of an iron roller and instead of throwing reek out of the road as has heretofore been the custom they Bhoull be thrown into the road and crushed in, thus making a firm and smooth roadbed. On the hill beyond Spring Hill, for instance, there is a large supply of this rock material which can easily be carted and crushed into the road bad making a splendid road that j will last for years and will require bat slight repairs from time to time to keep it in thorough repair. The j Eighteen H 11 beyond Providence is ft fair example of what can be ac-1 complishel with the use of a crusher in the way of road making. This excellent piece of road was the work of Capt Jacob Roberts with the cbaingang and before he commenced work there it was known far and wide as a miserably bad piece of road and was the dread of man and beast alike: now it U just the reverse and is today as good piece of road way as can be fonnd anywhere in the country. Whit has be 3D made out of the road on this bill can be done on the balance of the roads of the county by a little intel)i? work. Supervisor George A. Shealy was -in town Friday and said that the gang had completed a nice piece of road from Cayce to Cengs ree Creek, all of wbicb has been ta ell graded and drained. An experienced road | machine expert hae been placed in charge of the machine and is doing satisfactory work. Tre gang is now at work on the piece of road between CongareeC i ekand Huckabaa swamp and will complete the work there be- ! fore moving elsewhere. Ail th 1 rivers of the State are cn j a boom. The Gongaree at Columbia j being eight feet above the danger i lice Wednesday. Hon. George B. Cromer, President of Newberry College, made an elo - qient appeal for the higher education of the young men of the State last Sundsy night in St. Stephen Evangelical Lutheran church before an attentive and refined audience. Prcf Cromer is a finished orator, a scholar1? gentleman and an enthusiastic educator. His address was ripe with cultured thoughts and wholesome lessons and was indeed a literary treat. He presented the claims of Newberry to the support of Lexington people in a masterly and convincing manner and has awakened a deep and abiding interest in the college of which he is the head. On Monday he made a timely and interesting address before the students of the Palmetto Collegiate Institute and sowed seed9 which will bear fruit for usefulness and Christian culture for ages to come. Mr. "W. L. Laird, formerly of this county, but now a resident of Emanuel county, Ga, was on a visit to relatives and friends in this county last week. He witnessed the burial of ! Charley Jefcoat, who wa9 given a ' Christian burial by his people. The widow of Deputy SherifTFlanderp,who was killed, by Charley while the I itter was attempting to escape into this | S'ate, paid the Alabama deputies who brought the body of Jefcoat to ! Swainsboro, $700, the amount of the reward offered by herself for the capture of Jefcoat dead or alive. The Governor of Georgia as well as that of South Carolina, have refused to pay the reward offered by themselves respectively. In the tragic life and death of this young man we are forcibly reminded that "the way of the transgressor is hard and the end thereof is death." Twice practically rejected by the Senate and thrice Dominated by President Roosevelt to be Collector of the Port of Charleston is the unique experience of Dr. Crum, the i ^ rri__ ; _ t I Degro politician. a lie perBiBieiiuy with which the President, is "holding the door of hope open" for negro politicians to eojoy the emoluments of office iB worthy of a better cause. But, theD, when we come to consider, nothing better could be reasonably expected of Teddy, whose only claim to the leadership of his party rest solely on the fact that he was a member of the hybrid aggregation at San Juan's hill. ! The way the farmer s are h uling fertil zh'8 one would imagine that ! they have adopted a new as well as unique method of throttling the gigantic fertilizer trust which is suckiog the very life blood out of the j farming interest. Instead of adopting the orthodox policy of starving out the octopus, it seems to be the purpose of our farmer friends to buyit out lock, 6tock and barrel Whether a combine really exists among the farming class to carry out this idea or not, we are of course unable to say with aDy degree of accuracy. But, anyway, all the signs point in that, direction. The State Pension Board is in session in Columbia today. All the counties have sent in their returns and from them it is learned that the numb3r of applicants greatly exceeds that of last year. In some counties the increase is 40 per cent., and there is a falling off in none. The amount coming to pensioners will be received earlier this year than heretofore by reason of the fact that the returns were gotten in so quickly. We inadvertently neglected to mention that the Batesburg Advocate recently sent out, as a supplement, a well written and nicely printed writhe up of the town of Batesburg. It was profusely illustrated with handsome cuts of the business houses and private residence and showed the remarkable progress of the town. It was a very creditable publication and reflected credit upon its publishers. News comes from Manila that the town of Surgigac, in northeastern part of the island of Mindanao, was captured on the night of the 22nd by t j n a. i - ^ l i uinarones. v-ocstaDuiary inspector Clarke and several others were killed. Grave fears are entertained for the safety of white residents and a troop of infantry have been hurried to their relief. The State will have to sue the United States Fidelity and Casualry c impany, the bondsmen of J. S. Campbell, late Treasurer of Ricnland who, it is claimed, is 85,000 short in his accounts. The security company being by no means certain that the shortage occurred after it became a surety. Oak Grove Notes. To the Editor of the Dispatch: The health of this section is excel lent. Small grain is very fine. Truck gardening is progressing nicely. Mr. A. D. Martin paid a fljiDg visit to friends in this section yesterday. The school at Oak Grove will close today. R'v. J. A. Cromer and M. K Kaminer have erected a beautiful wire fence around their gardens. The members of St. David's church have decided to enlarge the cemetery at that place. The debate at Oak Grove, Saturday night was splendid. The question was "resolved that the railroad is more useful than the cotton mill The judges rendered their decision unanimously in favor of the affirmative. Our boys are fast becoming good speakers and 6ome of them mav fill some of the most ioiDortant places in our country. Such men as Calhoun, Webster, Clay, Beecber and Talmage were poor country boys and started at the first round of the ladder of fame and succeeded in climbing to the top. March 20, 1903 Mark. From Around Savilla. To the Editor of the Dhpatch: Everything is lovely and the farmers are turning the soil rapidly this week. Mr. J. J. LoDg is doicg a great deal of sawing and has added a | shingle machine to his mill outfit. Messrs. T. Hill and L. E. Black have a gray horse, the kind that i it i . ? sneas tnirteen monies m a year. Mr. William Lorick gave the young people a Dice cake walk Saturday night, the 14th. All who were there enjoyed the playe, but the cake was enjoyed most of all. Mi: Tal Senn, of the Holly section is teaching a music echool in the Savilla neighborhood. Mr. SeDn is a fine teacher and good singer. Papa's Boy. March 21,1903 Wasted. A man to sell Sewing Machice9. A No. 1 contract to the right kind of a man to start on with chances for promotion. Gall on or address, The Singer Mfg , Co., 1326 Main Street, 22 Columbia, S. C. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF LEXINGTON. Court of Common Pleas. G. T. Graham, Plaintiff, vs. i Mary Ann Wages and S. P. Shumpert, Defendants. Foreclosure of Mortgage. IN OBEDIENCE TO THE JUDGMENT herein, I will sell to the highest bidder at public outcry, before the court house door in Lexington, S. C., during the legal hours of sale, on the first Monday in April next: All that piece, parcel or tract of land, situate, lying and being in the county of Lexington, aad State aforesaid containing fifty (50) acres, more or less, adjoining lands of John W. Wise, G. D. Wise, Emma Williamson and perhaps others. TERMS OF SALE? Cash. Purchaser to pay for papers. SAMUEL B. GEORGE, Clerk of the Court. March 12, 1903. 2w21. A. D. Martin, .Esq , attorn->y lor plaintiff. BLACKSMITH Ai\D WHEELWRIGHT TT7E iRE NOW PREPARED TO DO \ V any kind of blacksmith and Wheelwright, repairs, etc , at our shop, in rear of J. M. Craps.. Terms reasonable and all work guaranteed. PR^CS & KOON. March 18, 1903. 4w22. Warning. ' J "\TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL | XI persons that they are lorDirtcen to hunt, fi6h, haul off wood, make roads or trespass in any manner upon my lands. The law will positively be enforced against ali violators of this notice W. W. FULMER. I March 4, 1903. 4w20. pd. Hilton's Life for the; Liver and Kidneys aids digestion. WAS ALASMNGW Catarrh, of the Lungs the First Stage of Consumption. So All Me dieal Authorities Agree. Judge Durham, a well-known local Judge of Greensboro, Ga., had an experience with Peruna well worth reciting. A report had become current among the judge's friends that ho was threatened with consumption. It was feared for a time that Georgia was to lose ono of its most prominent and influential citizens. It was also reported that the judge had failed to get any relief from any of the medical aid at his command, that he had made use of the now world famous A reward of $10,000 has I bus, Ohio, as a guarantee in our possession authentic timonials are genuine and i C. M. Efird. F. E. Dreheb. man & BRFHFR. hi III V W VIIBKBiBua^ Attorneys at Law, LEXINGTON, C. H., S. C. WILL PRACTICE IN ALL THE Courts. Business solicited. One member of the firm will always be at office, Lexington, S. C. June 17?6m. Albert M. Boozer, Attorney at Law, 1 COLUMBIA, s-s. c. Especial attention given to business entrusted to him by his fellow citizens ol Lexington county. Office: 1316 Main Street, upstairs, opposite Van Metre's Furniture Store February 28 ?tf. ; a J. PI. FRICK, ATTORNEY AX PAW, Will practice in all the Courts. Office: Hotel Marion, 4th room, second t floor. ? CHAPIN, ------ S. C. ^ Ayuusc 6. ly. ( | Final Discharge. Notice is hereby given to all persons interested that I will apply to j the Hon. GeorgeS. Drafts, Judge of Probate in and for the County of Lexiugton, State of South Carolina, on the 3rd day j of April, next, for a final discbarge ss f Guardian of the Estate of Blanche Roof ! n m A \To?tV,o T?. Paml Mirnrfl. OUU AU.UA VUU JU* J. A. CROMER, Gnardian. j March 4, 1903. 4w20. Final Discharge. | ( "VTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL j I J3I persona interested that I will apply to 1 > the Hon. George S. Dratts, Jadye of Probate, in and ior the County of Lexington, State of South Carolina, on the 3rd of April, 1903, for a final discharge as Administratrix of the Estate of Daniel Bickley, deceased. REBECCA F. BICKLEY. Administratrix. March 4. 1903. 4w20r TresDass Notice. I TTTE, THE UNDERSIGNED. .IERERY V v notify the public not to tresspass upon our lands by hunting, fishing, making { roads or in any manner whatever. The | law will be enforced against alltrespas ers. j < It E. PRICE. J. D. McCARTHA. ! ' JESSE McCARTHA, I GEO. D. MILLER. February 25, 1003, 4w20. pd. j For Sale. One o-horse mounted eDgine, in fir&t ciaeB condition. J. W. Kleckley, *22pd White Rock, B. C. AFFLICTED WITH CAT API wan ann nrnphta ^ ( remedy, Peruna, and made a prompt re- ( covery. The affair created quite a sensation in medical circles especially,, and J the many friends of Judge Durham were ( not only exceedingly gratified at his re- i covery, but were enthusiastic in their praises of the remedy that had brought < him relief. 1 ( The following written statement from the judge himself set forth the facts: . Greensboro, Ga., March 3,19G0. " Some time ago / contracted a severe cold which settled on my lungs and in 1 * ? ? ? ?r ! / my neza. i inea many removes, an < of which gave me no relief. I con- ] eluded that my case was catarrh of the j] head and lungs, and seeing Peruna so j 1 highly recommended I began using it, ( experiencing the very best results from < the first bottle. ' i teen deposited in the Marker that the above testimonial : letters certifying to the san in the words of the one whe 2v? . u Special Factory I 1235 MAIN, ST., - day 11 ?ly. #1 Have a We and Full S t MEX AM t CILiO Jb H SHOES, GENT'S Give Me a C JtLuAsmy "i. ljUVvCl 111 X^siingtoxx 3 Febitiary Uo, 1903?3oi. m \^THE LUNGS. { jjjj |l| M'|' ?"i I y ^ f: ^ WMr-A >j ^ |zp: ||.i1p^ irmjmvr tiftf ^ /1 S'y l"i B| 1 \ i i i M < i 1 I I U ' "/ continued using Peruna for a ',I:ort while, and have never felt the east symptoms cf catarrh since. Pe una is certainty a good medicine, and ieserves the highest praise which id tfven it by the general public." Judge Durham has been Secretary and treasurer of the city of Greensboro, Ga., or the past three years, and has been a, ocal judge for ten years. Dread Consumption. There are three roads which lead from lealth to consumption. Over one of hese roads pass all'of that great multi;ude of people who die every year of lonsumption. Each route begins with iealth and happiness and ends with disease and death. Eirst road: a slight cold?neglected? settles in the head or throat?chronic ;atarrh?extends to the lungs?consump ion?death. * Second road: a slight cold?neglected :ough?settles in the lungs?cough gradlally growing worse?consumption ? leath. Third road: a cold?neglected?settles in the throat?hoarseness?short breath ?consumption?death. Thousands have just started on one o? these roads, all of whom could be easily rured by Peruna. Thousands more aro tialf way to the fatal end of one of theso roads who are still curable by a course }f treatment by Peruna. Yet other thousands are near the end whose last lays could be made bearable and hope of recovery more probable by commencing Peruna without delay. t Exchange Bank, Colum is genuine ; that we hold ne. Every one of our tes* )se name is appended r BARGAINS!^ i BARGAINS! f GROANS, froir $35 up. SEW BEAUTIFUL UPRIGHT PIANOS, from S'200 up. 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