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r I 1"3 j| 13^^J ^t *) J I & ? Saprasantatiua Kawspapar. Souars &axinptan and tha Bardar3 of tha Surrounding Sauntias tiha a Blankat. VOL. XXXIV. LEXINGTON, S. C., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27. 1904. ~~ 25^ % I?|BM? [ III ! Illl M llllll I III ??? Ill? ! ! I ! Illll ?11. ! Ill ??.?ex.?m? uumm MH ,. JL ?l^TWir-r^W LJlimjill_MM L ^ GLOBE DRY GOODS COMPANY, m "W- H. MOIfcTCZrXOIT, 313., :MLA.3*T.A.a-EE, ^Jy iaa<> main street, - Columbia, n. c. Solicits a Share of Your Valued Patronage. Polite and Prompt Attention. S /*~ October lctf ? % ? Democratic Club Meetings. The various Democratic clubs of the couDty met at their respective places of meetiDg last Saturday and re-organized for^ the campaign of 1904, by electing officers, committeemen and delegates to the County Convention, as follows: Bui! Swamp. President, J Fletcher Jefcoaf; vice- ' president. Jack Sturkie; secretary, ~ ~ -r TV I U U Justus. JL/eifgaiCB vu lur wuuij convention?C C Justus, W Q Jack\ son, M C Kirkland, Jack Sturkie, Ben Reed. Alternates?R Peel, H L Roister, John Fiake, A O Hoover. Long Branch. P B Qaattlebaum, president; T B Barr, vice president; E Silas Hallman, secretary and treasurer. Delegates to the county convention? Wm Westmoreland, Job Hallman. v. Executive committeeman, Wm Westmoreland Committee on registration?P B Qaattlebaum, Wm Westmoreland and E Silas Hallman. Lewiedale. W T Craps, president; R L Keisler, vice-presiden?; J F Leapbart, i secretary and treasurer. P H Crape, | . member of executive committee. D ! J Griffith, R L Keisler, S E Taylor, j f! R Cannon and D J Hallman dele- ' gates to the county convention. M J Kyzer, P H Craps and J E Strick- ! land committee on registration. W j T Crape, R L Keisler and Pierce Leapbart committee on enrollment. The executive committeeman and delegates to the county convention were instructed to favor the election j of magistrates in the primary. Leesville. Capt. A P West was elected president; S W Craps vice-president, and D L Gunter secretary. F Hamp Hendrix was nominated as executive L committeeman. Delegates to the county convention?Dr. D M Crosson, Levi Poole, Capt.. J S Derrick, Coi. E L Asbill, Dr. E J Etheredge, H A Spann, F H Hendrix, J Luther Kinard, G W Asbill and D U Addy. Folk School House. N M Derrick, pres; J C Derrick, Lvice-pre*; John D Derrick, 6ect'y. nelpcrfttefl to the countv convention: *""wh ? J Muller Metz and J H Derrick. Executive committeeman, Dr H G Eleazer. Committee on enrollment and registration J Augustus Eleazer, [ Henry E Amick, A A Daily. Hon L A F Lever was endorsed for reeiecPft tion, and appreciative resolutions passed, commending his masterly tight for southern consideration in the distribution of funds appropriated for free rural delivery. rsis ^ W JF-tcKE n .1 WORLI m Without a doubt this is on offers ot the kind ever made y? in the way ot a Irec trio to ti wind of it yet. Z THE OEE1 mjgd With each '25c; of cash pu b 13% August 10, 1901, these ticket ft AS mittee of well known Colurnl iug the highest number of ti fP* follows: FIRST?The person hold ijP largest numoer of on :ickets on August 10. 1901 will get tree rirst class rai road ticket to M. Louis an* , TSZ return to To uuibia, a. t Good !or J 5 da\s*' stay, an k j>4U cash tor expanse money. > ^ SECOND?Th* person hold ing the second iargtst nunibe of our tickets on Augi s: H iij^i 19 4. will get free hist clas ffip' railioul ticket to St. Loui fPlf and return to Columbia, S. t i^.i Good tor 15 dajs' stay and S3 S1* cash for expense money. ;/ Our store was ne\er bettt i class merchandise. , ORDER We winfprepay freight, ir: p within a Madius ot 60?? miles I $510 anojovtr Lexington. A J F >x. pre^; F E Dreber, viceoref-; F W. Sbealv, sect'}; E L Wmgard, trea>; T P Meetze, executive committeeman. Delegate* to c<>UDty cormn'iou: Cnl. G T Grabam, L W Redd, G E Roberts, T C Sturkie, N F CorI*v, M S Winyard, D D Kleckly, H L Oswald, W A Corley, G Mally Hanran, Geo D Haves, Paul HarmaD, J J Fox, S P George aDd C E Corley. , 11-11 Ma 1 nuiiuw ureerv iiu i. W A Leapbart, pres; P I Rawl, vice-pre?; G A Rammer, sect:j; J P Sbull, treas. Ex committeeman P I Rawl. Delegates to county convention: G A K*miner, R A Barr, T H Sbull and LE Black. Alternate?: D T Barr, C H Livingston. W B Taylor and H N Kamioer. Com. on registration: W B Taylor, T H Shull and L E Black. Pelion. | Dr D R Koeece, pree; L W Wise, ( vice-pre>; David Risb, seefc'y. C B Laird, L W Wise and H L Scoffill, ' delegates to county convention, j Alternates, David Rieb, J L Berry and E H Barrs. H C Scoffill, ex committeeman. J S Haltiwanger and S E Berry, committee on registration. Summit. Our democratic club met here Satutday and re organized and bold an election which resulted ?s follows: D T Haie, Pree; R E Sbealy, vice pref; S W ScockmaD, ex committee- , man. Delegates to county convention: F P Shealy, Jas C Hartley 1 A T? auu 2x au v^iopc. Grout's Store. / S S Lindler *was elected chairman; John W Grout, vice-chairman; W L Tajlor, secretary. Delegates to the county convention: S S Lindler, G D Oxner, W L Taylor. Alternate?: P C Kood, G T Snelgrove, J D Langford. Executive committeeman, S S Lindler. Hilton. J C Fulmer, pree; H H Dreher, vice pre>; W J Ballentine, sect'y. B B Hiller, ex. committeeman. Committee on enrollment: Jno G Hiller, C X Smitb, W J Ballentine. Regis- ( tration committee: fi H Dreber, J S McCartbs, B J Derrick. Delegates county convention: John S Derrick, J S McCartha, H H Dreher, J A EptiDg. Delegates go uninstructed as to presidential election. Favor appointment of magistrates by ibe governor. c_? Edmund. Hon. W H Saarpe, pres; G W. Reeder, vice-pre*; J B Reed, sect'y and treas. G W Reeder, ex. comEAT OFFER. 1 I I RIP TO f >'S FAIR I ! e ol the biggest and broadest <M[ . If there is anything better tie World's Fair we havea't got $ 5R IS THIS. ^ rchase we give a ticket. On ^ held will be counted by a com- ?F oiaus and the lour persons holdckets will receive free trips as ,i THIRD?The person boldi'ing the third largest number . ot ourtickts on August 1U, il, 11)04. will get lree lirst class jA* dj rail road ticket to bt. Louis ; and return to Columbia. S. iSrl d1 C. Good for 15 days' stay. ; and S3U cash for expense ^ moxiev. iiSF i-i FOURTH?The person hold ^ r ing the fourth largest nuin- , > ber of our tickets on August is! 10, 1001, will get tree first ,s class ticket to bt. Louis and ) return to Columbia, S C. sy 10 Good for 15 da\s' stay, and $25 cash for expense money. r stocked with up-to date, high by mail. p ail or express on all purchases i trom Columbia amounting to I mitteeman. Delegates to count? convention: Hon W H Sharps, R H Bangbmar, D 0 Spires/ Arthur Sbumpert, D M Sex and G A Shealy. The president appointed a committee of five members to look after the enrolling and registering of voters. Piatt Springs-Gaston. G W Pound, pree; D A Shank, vice-pres; D Hamp Craft, sect'); Rj J Failaw, treas. D*-lej?ates to the county convention: J V Smith, D Hamp Crafr, G W Pound, R J Failaw, J H Pound, J F Mack. Alternates, A F Smith, D E Craft, E L Pound, W T Smith, James C Busby and C S Goodwin. Committee on enrollment: J H Pound, W N Spires, J V Smith and R J Failaw. M L Pound RDd John P Howell com mittee on registration.Batesbdrg. > W B Hite, pres; E Jones, vicepres; W S Hite, eect?y. Dr W H Timmerman was elected executive committeeman. Delegates to the county convention: Dr W H Tim- j mermaD, E R Steadman, Capt U X Gunter, Hon John Bell Towill, Dr W F Timmerman. G M Adams, J M Reynolds and Jonah Hite. Alternates: J P Jones, E Jones, J M Malpass, J J Riwl, H D Lawman, P Mabus, J T Sawyer and S B Piatt The committee on registration: W S Hite, J T Sawyer and M BEdwards. Congaree-Brookland. W D Dent, pre?; J M MarcbaDt, vice-pree; RL Sbuier, pect'j; G A Guiguard, ex. committeeman. Delegates to county convention: W D Dent. B L Dorritv, Albert R Taylor, S I Hook, W W Hawes, A B Bachman, J M Marchant, R L Sbuier, J M Epting, J D Senn, W C Addy, j Jno M McGrady, C T Weed, A L | Hook, G A Guignard, Walter Hook, Ja8 Thompson, D J Roof, M H Witt, C R Dorrity, L I GuioD, Malchia Sbull, Dr C W Barron, R S Wilson, HOT Roof, J D Long, S L Hook, J C Brooks, Dr J W Geiger. Peak. Officers?President, 0 L Mayer; vice drer, W M WiIbol; secretary. Jno A EargU; treasurer, W G Haiti- | wanger; ex committeeman, James B Addy. Delegates to tbe county convention: 0 L Mayer, W M WTilson, James B Addy, James W Eargle and J F Mahalf;. Alternates: G A Swygert, J E VVessinger, W O Haiti- i wanger, W M Addy and W A Bon- | drick. Registration eommi;te<-: W : M WilsoD. Jas W EargJe and \V H | Epting. Enrollment committee: G ! A Swygert, T W Amick and C E ! Stuck. Sandy Run. Pres. N B Wannaoiakei; vice pres, I E J Riof and J E Say lor, sect';; J C ' Great Knot ? A ls-10 Corner Main and Rii Flowing freely with bargains that will nub may arise in the future. You win find J >'.m: shorter short. JUST FOB GLOB! 500 yds Embroidery ' > to 0 inches wide at pc 5000 yds, Embroidery 5 to 12 inches w.d . -* 5000 yds. Insertion to match. 2 to 4 inch--. w 5 pi' ces Lonsdale Cambric to knock r.t < ?-l 5000 yds white goo-Is LaceeUect tuerceri. 10 dozen Hnck Towele. 1?> inch long an.: -2 : 50 dozen ladies embroidered Haudkerciiiei. i 50 dozen men's limn finished HaudkercLi.e:S& T ALK AJJOI All silk Talletta No. '50 No 8 ) and No. 1"0, Ladies Ready to wear Has, 'at.-st styles, Lie 50 cents up to 00. Ladies Black Shirt Goods. psfif-We >ell the: Men's Staaw Hats, worth 50 cents ju.->: tor g Ladies Slippers, all styles to puherize couip Meus t>noes ana ijow i^uis. ut-si ujaxe u<. jpwc pair gaaraDteed. Shirt Waists?We offer the best lice \<">n e%> Shirt Waists Sets?Large Pearl sets, i<> i"ent.MEET ME AT THE FOUNTAIN, STS , FOR BARGAINS. This sal W. D. BATI Mallei; corre?pr>ndin<? srctb: H L Geige?; tresp, J A K>rniner: Ex committeeman, E J Roof; Registration com mittep, E J R;uf, J W Cooke, W H Warnamaker. Earolliuent commit'ee. H L Geiger, J C Mailer, J E Snyior; ex. committee. H F Fratck, JasF Hill. D F Jumper. Delegate to countv convention Mav 2od,oex*,' N B Wannamnker, H L Geiger, E J Roof, J E Savior, J W Cooke. Alternaiee, J C Muller, J H Hill, W IS Wise, J J Muller, J A W^oife. Tbe committee appointed to prepare a ttibute to the memory of the late Dr Wm G Muller reported the following: "Whereas since the last meeting of this club, death has invaded our r^nks and removed from our midst one of our most active and useful members, One who in past years presided most efficiently over j our deliberations, aided us by bis wise counsel and constantly cheered us by bis unswerving devotion to duty. The kind neighbor, the generous, faithful friend, the patriotic citizen, Dr W G JJolier. Resolvrd, That while in the death of Dr Muller, this club has sustained and irreparab'e lose, we bow in submission to the will of Him whose ways are inscrutable knowing that "He doeth all things well " R-solved, That we will always cherish his memory and endeavor to profit by his example. Resolved, That the secretary be instructed to forward to the bereaved family a copy of these resolutions, suitably engrossed, conveying to them ihe ?ympathies of this club, and that th9 couuty paper be requested to publish tbia piper as a part of the proceedings of this meetmg. A discussion of the claims of the several democratic presidential aspirants points to tlbe conclusion that the pro Parker seoimentis prominent here. Chapin. S J Clark, pree; S D B Lever, vicepre*>; J D Fair, clerk; D J Haltiwanger, treai-; J A Sbealy, ex committeeman. Delegates to the county convent ior: W L Motee. J S Weaemger, J D Farr, IS J Clark, W P Beacbman. Sons of Vets Met. At a regular meeting of Camp Plarcuao, Nj 412, U. S C. V., held at Lexington, 6. C , on April 15th., the following were elected to represent the Camp at the Annual It-union in Naehvillf?Alfred J. Fox, T. C S-urkte and Dr. F. R Geiger. The delegates elected to the State Reunion in CbaiLetoo?George Bell Tunruermau, S. H. Barman and M. P. George. K Out Sale UNTAIN L*hland Streets, Columbia, er:ze any competition existing now tbat i.argiuin* ln.re trcm th^ Baltiwo .Ve, WEOFFEB YOU rcli i-in,' price, Go p?r yard, purca-ising price, I"-' per yard, iitc pr.ieha>ing price. Gc per yard, petition, O.lc per yard, id cents per yard. ;nche< wide, bleached with red border, l<k\ iAt:t? KNOCK, > i eiit"?. K > <>< n m i aj.j. mni.H> ) truw. ; t ti 115 15 o :v: 10 cents. ^S?*You paid more, st shades, lattst material and latest prices. n lor less. iojry, l~> cents. L-tition, 7.1 cents a pair. ts to *uit the purse aud lit the foot. Every r saw at GO cents, CORNER MAIN AND RICHLAND e will continue uutii luriher notice. 3S, Manager. W If IT T K X' S Ciieiiiiieiit - Itapitis!!! As spring; steps over the threshold the commencement season breiks thr > igh tin calaudar. It's an important event?Commencement. Everv parent is alike int?r jst?- Mental preparations occupying your minds We've lightened vour bur 1 a. v.l>je oart of your thinking) bv anticipating your every requirement for commencement "toggery", Every weave in new White and Dress Goods, every new F id and conception of tae style purveyors?from the cheapest that's good to the very best are here m a prolusion Nothing advanced on acconnt of the skyward tendencies ot' cotton. W- r >ceive Ne-v Goods every day from our New York representative who is ever on the look out for tue new styles and any bargains that are offered. This week our entire stock of Dry Hosts is Now Replenished, making it the most complete stock that we have ever shown in this department. The following quotations are under the market: \ jUuO \ Qt? 3b iucU Mamas isoLtlj lUe HUSJLJtJitV. 500 yds 40-inch Lawn (solid) 10c j 500 yd* Figured Organdy 5c order to stimulate this department. 1000 yds Standard Calicoes 5c ! have secured an importer's entire sam500 yds Striped Madras be ! pie line, which we oft'c;r at wnolesale prices. 2 pieces 54-inch Voile, black and blue 75c ! ^ 1 piece 3G.inch Guaranteed Taffeta SI 2 5 j CLOTHING, 1 piece 36-inch Guaranteed^ fnffet* $1.00 j All previous efforts exceeded. Never be* 2 peicfs 32-iuch Linen Ltatnine for ! (ore such elegant, selectiou. magnificent asshirt waist suits 4_c sortneut or as ;ow prices. There is no bet10 pieces P* que at cost price ^ 10c to 4jc J t'r clothing made than that made lor us. 1 piece 80 inch White Linen Suit- ^ j jrlt an(j style are matters of policy. High 1DS , * Quality a matter of priuciple $1000 v orth of Embrodiery at prices lower j 0nr Suits at $5 00. $0.5(1, $7 50 and $10 than ever. are asually sold for a third SILKS! SILKS! ! PANTS! PANTS! We have everything that's new and stvl- i Pairf to se,ect fr0Ui; # Tt* ish A special bareain of 5 nieces all silk I Prc'tnst patterns Irom a dozen difiereiit Taffeta. 25 cents, worth 50 cents. ' I B"nutacumr9. We deal directly wi h the maker and save middlemen s profit. MILLINERY". j SHOES! SHOES! What do we know about milliner}? (l'ou j jn tSs department we recognize no cornought to ask the t about every store before ; petition. We were the first to off-r shoes you buy a Dew bonnet ) We've had yea^s j ?>f a fiDe grade in this section and of coarse ol sncces ful experience; we know what's 1 had choice of the best lines made in this stylish i nd we have it Can make or trim ! country. Don't accept shoes that does not a hat to suit ihe style of wearer and im- j s,;it you that's said to be "as good" when prove her looks We know enough to bay j we can suit yoa in either siz% style aud right and sell right. Qualify considered j duality at department store prices. We we save you from one-fourth to one half on j s*eu Stetson, Walk Over, Croats, Queen A OUr hakS. I ftnotitv oriyt covc.ro! rOhor rrnnr) molroc Its our pride to please you, and its our good fortune to have the merchandise at lower prices to do so. NEW YORK RACKET STORE, J. A. WHITTEN, ? BATESHITRG. S. O. I I flmf"jcs Buy Your JSP^|p? SPRLXU SHOES COLUMBIA, S. C. | Nothing but Solid Leather Shoes Sold and i^very rair u-uaranteea. They are here aDd of coarse are beauties because they are Keith K>nqierors in High and Lew Cuts. Blacks and Tans, A.11 Leathers, Union Made. You are respectiully invit&d to call when in the city aud inspect these goods. Q lality guarsnteod. ?\ 1 ? n i~ ~ ~ a ? much s suuc siure, 1636 WAIN ST.. COl UMBIA. S. C.