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The Lexington Dispatch, LEXINGTON, S. C., Cii'culntion, 1,754. Wednesday, June 15, 1904. Court. The JuDe iwm opened promptly Monday morriu&> n?<d good progress was made all tb? day. The grand jury finished 'he work early in the afternoon aL "J was discharged. They returned true bills in all eases given out. Jim Johnson plead guilty to the of stealing a cow worth ?30 D ? from Jobn Rmger last February, and was given one year od the gang. Jack Pepps was up for chicken stealing in the night time, and plead guilty. He was given one year. He implicated Jim Jackson, but when the case came up and Jackson was brought into court Pepps told the Judge they had the wrong JacksoD, so be was released, and the sheriff will look up another Jim JacksoD. * Casbtrry Rish was up for firing a pistol at another negro on Main street here, aud carrying concealed weapons. He plead guilty and received three months. Steven Meetze was up for assault iDg Mr. George D Hayes. He plead guilty and got off with one year on the gang. John Davis plead guilty to the charge of burglary 8Dd larceny. He broke into and entered the dwelling of Mr. J. F. Fallaw at night in April last and stole a rifle and smaller articles from the bed room of Mr. Fallaw. The penalty is life imprisonment, but a jury was empanelled to recommend mercy for bim, and hence be was given a sentence of six years. Berths Leaphart aDd Minnie Wise in jail onder charge of complicity in the murder of John W. Meelze, were released. Jchn Lindsay, in jail for the murder of Fanning about ten years ago near Gaston, was released on his own bond. No witnesses could be found against him. Chas. and Mary Kennedy, charged with receiving stolen goods were ordered back to the magistrate for trial. Edward Singleton, for assault and battery with intent to kill and carrying concealed weapons, was given two Tears on the chain ffansr. f r? ?-? Charley Hill ard Arthur Riley, charged wi?h breaking iDto the store of * H. J Burgess, at SteadmaD, and stealing considerable merchandise, were represented by W. H. Sharpe and E. L Asbill, and were acquitted Robert Little, for violation of dispensary law, 8nd represented by Mr. Asbill, was acquitted. As usual a number of cases were carried over. The petit jurors were discharged yesterday afternoon, snd the criminal court came to an end. This morniDg the Equity Court will conclude its work, and the court will adjourn sine die. TRESENTMENT OF THE GRAND JURY. June term 1904. To Hon. R. C. Watte, Judge presiding: We, the grand jury for Lexington county, beg leave to report: That we have passed upon and returned to the court all bills banded us by the Solicitor, with our endorsements thereon. Although there were twelve prisoners in j iil, and numerous other vtoGAs fnr r^ianrifiitinn. Wfi am ah!a t.n close our woik for the term in one day. We have appointed our foreman, W. M. Addy, and James K. Swygert and Scott P. Shirey as a committee \ to examine the couoty office?, with the aid of an expert, and have fixed August 11'h and 12 b, 1904, for the examinations. The said committee to report to us at September term next. * We request the magistrates to send the Registration Board tve names of all disqualified voters in their respective courts. Respectfully submitted, W. M. Addy, Foreman. June 13, 1904. The principal trial was that of the case of the State vs. Robert Doyle, charged with the murder of John Bunderick at New Brookland on February 28,1903. Mr. Graham as sieted tbe Solicitor and Messrs. Sbarpe and Earle appeared for the defense. The plea was accidental homicide and the jury took this view of it and rendered a verdict of acquittal. Doyle claimed that he shot at a negro escaping from arrest in tbe dark, and had no idea that pnybody else was near. Judge JR. 0. Watts certainly does not believe in uselessly consuming tVio 11riio ryf r?nnr oa hp hfiq k*pnt thp UD LlUiV ISJL VVU4 v ?w ? w - business moving along regularly the consequence being that when he leaves our town he will leave an empty jail. He has the reputation of being one among the best judges on the bench, all of his decisions are generally sustained by the Supreme court. He is quite popular with our people. Clerk George deserves much credit for the excellent manner in which be has systematized the business of his office aDd for the neat condition of bis books and papers. Clemson College Scholarships. All applicants for these scholarships will apply to the County Superintendents of Education, who will give full information concerning the terms of the law and the conditions required for entrance to the College, j The examinations will be held early in inly before the County Boards of I Education. P. H. Mell, | President. Base Ball. There was a match game of ball I here Saturday afternoon, between j the Brookland team and the Lexington team, and up to the Sth inning it waB close and hotly contested with our boys in the lead. But in the S:h the result was changed and Brookland won by a score of 7 to 4 P. E. ! Dreher, E?q , umpired the game, and the line up was as follow*-: Brookland?Cartledge, f; Brunneman, c; Dean, ft: Harris, tb; Dunlap, bf; Hc-bbs, rf; Boyd, sb; Cullum, If; Jefcoat, cf. Lexington?Wilson, p; Sox, c; Griffith, ft; Graham, eb; Roof, if; Derrick, tb; Roof, bf? Price, rf; Bickiey, cf. ?" M . * . M M Fitzmaunce, wommoia, s. v., Iq his cew advertisement today, speaking of the great birgainsto be had during the month of Jcme, says their buyer in New York bought 3,000 yards of white goods at one purchase. They are worth 25 to 35 cent the yard. They will sell them at 10 cent the yard, your choice. Worth 50 miles goiog to see them This is their special month to clear up lots of stuff that can't be duplicated at near the price they are selling them for now. Go right straight there and they will please you. Yrour bundles and packages will be sent to the road for you. vjFjrjyjrjrjrjrjrjrjrjirA \ THRESHERS. 5 J ^ We have a full stock of the well ^ known $ * & Farquhar Threshers | J AND? ^ I ^ % AJAX PORTABLE ENGINES ^ 1 * ? and can make prompt shipment. L g Prices right. Catalog on request. j? | GIBBES | ^ Machinery Company. ^ ^ Columbia, S. C. i LEXINGTON MAKKETT" CORRECTED WEEKLJ BY THE MERCHANTS Bacon Bams, per lb . 11 a 11 la Sides, " " ? Shoulders," 11 Butter, per ft. 15 a Egtrs, per doz 15 Turxeys, per lb 8 a 10 Geese, per pr .... to a so Chickens, per head a #> Beeswax, per ft a 20 Beef, per ft 10 a Vi]A Pork, " " !0 a Vi\i Tallow, per ft 4 a 5 Lard, per ft 10 Flour, per cwt .. 2no a 300 Corn, perbu 85 Poas, " " 140 Oats, " " oo Fodder, per cwt oo 100 Sweet Potatoes, per bu 50 Rice, per lb a a :? VEGETABLES AND FRUIT. The higost market prices paid for Fruit and Vegetables at all seasons. COTTON MARKET. Augusta,?Middling 13 Charleston?Middling 12W. Columbia,?Middling 12>?. Lexington,?Middling 12,l?. NAVAL STORES. Savannah, yesterday's market?Spirit? Turpentine, firm 52V cents. Kosin 2W to 4,50. Crude 0.00 to 4.20. J Obituary. Mrs. Elizabeth B. Kaufmann wae bom September 3,1S44 in Lexiagton, s. c. The widow of Tyler W. Kauftnann whom the survived a number o( years. Confirmed in Providence Evangelical Lutheran church in her earh married life she was transferred September G, 1891 to St. Stephen^ Evangelical Lutheran church at Lex ingtoD, S C. She lived a most exemplary life, '. as much beloved because of hei genial spirit and kindiv deeds. Her son, Julian E. KaufmanD. little grand sod, Eugene, and twc sisters, Mrs. Ella Caughman and Mrs. Lula Beeland survive her. Death, the divine guest, entered the home on the morning of Apri' 27, 1904. Her age was 59 years 1 months and 24 days. Thus a noble Christian woman, a loving mothe has passed to her heavenly rest leaving fond hearts that will evei cherish her sacred memory with the deepest affection and reverence. The funeral services were conduct ed by her pastor, Rav. J. G Graicbet in St. Stephen's Evangelical Lutb eran church in the presence of f sorrowful congregation. She was interred in St. Stepben'i cemetery at Lexington, S. C. J. G. G. B. F. D. Messengers. We understand that, an effort if being made to orgsniz* the Rura Free Delivery carriers of this count] the purpose being to join the Stat< organization. Those interested ir this movement are rf quoted to writ< at once to Mr. ? L. Wingaid at thi? place who will furnish all Decessar] information. In selecting a neeuo to second hi* nomination as the Republican eandi date for President o? the Unitec States, Mr. R joseveh is butBtanding by his color. lDe w,ater quesuou sua couuou^ to be the absorbing theme of discussion in Columbia. In the "Battle of the Giants/' the State has by far the best of the argument aDd han about silenced the guns of the Record. Summer School SUMMER PRICES. CI; s? s in Stenography, Typewriting Book taping. Penm< nshtp, etc., at KEDuCED KATES lor complete coarse to graduation. MACFEAT'S So.Ca. Business College, COLUMBIA, S. C. oft'ersto the young people of the [State this excellent opportunity to obtain a business r?flnf:ilion at a very bttle cost and thus ?-n abletbem to secure remunerative positions. College endorsed by graduates, bankers, professional and business men. Over95 per cent, of the Stenographers and Typewi iters employed in mercantile houses, banks, insurance real csiateand railroad offices, etc., in the city of Columbia are graduates of MACFEAT'S SO. CA. BUSINESS COLLEGE, thus proving that the business men at the capital of our State where our College is established give the preference to graduates of MACFEAT'S So. Ca BUSINESS COLLECE. Graduates are holding good posit.ons in this and other States, Write for catalogue and information. Address MACFEAT'S SO. CA. BUSINESS COLLEGE, Columbia, S. C. June 15, 1904, 3m. I ki in i * I Eeal Estate & Insurance % v- 3 9i'2J Gcrvais Street, ij & " 3 X COLUMBIA, - - - s. C. J * * * % * v 3 v- i'. %r S i- % * v $ * * v- i; * < a > I FOR SALE, f * J %T X | Several Fine Farms- Write ? | me for full information. | CHAS L. KELLY,! I REAL ESTATE AGENT, { I COLUMBIA, - - S. C. i * i ^ April 50?ly. \ | >0 Members of Congi To the Invent* t Congressman Lianey from Xorth Carolina, , Writes: '-Mv secretary had as had a ca-?; of catarrh as I over saw, and since is" has taken ono bottle of lVrttna he sc.-ins like a different man.''?Romulus ( X. Linney, Taylorsville. N. <, Congressman Ogdcn from Louisiana, ' Writes: "I can eoneientiously recomi ::;c:k1 your Pertina."?II. W. Ogden, tVnion, La. Congressman Smith from Illinois, Writes from Mnrph vshoro, 111.: " I have , t ikcii one bottle of Pertina for my catarrh and I feel very much benefited."? Geo. \Y. Smith. Congressman Mcekison from Ohio, , Kays: "I have used several bottles of j Pcrunr, unci feel greatly bene!5.ted thereby Iroin my catarrh of the head/'? havid Mcekison, Xapoleon, O. Congressman Bunnell from Minnesota, j Writes from Owatowna, Minn.: "Your . I\runa has been used by myself and friends not only as a cure for catarrh but f also as an admirable J .nic for physhal j recuperation." Congressman Thompson of Kentucky, Writes: "Besides being one of the very i tvst tonics Peruna is a good, substantial catarrh remedy."?Phil. 15. Thompson. j Senator Thurston of f-.'ehraska. Writes from Omaha, Neo.: "Peruna entirely relieved me of a very irritating cough."?J. M. Thurston, j Congressman Worthingtcn from Sevada, Writes: "I have taken one bottle of Peruna and and it has benefited me in i densely."? II. (J. Worthingtcn. Congressman BankheacI from Alabama, Writes: "Your Peruna is one of the tx*st medicines I ever tried."?.1. II. Bankhead, Fayette, Ala. Congressman Powers from Vermont, Writes from Morrisville Yt.: "1 can r commend Peruna as an excellent family remedy."?II. Ilenry Powers. "* C7 tt f f tirra n / "? f~r? <?? *C C *CC !r*n I iJUiuLOl UUJiiruJ' l< ] Writes from Oxford, .M iss.: "I take pleasure i:i recommending voiir ?rreat 7 * ' i>i\ti->Ti:il catarrh cure, iVru:i:i,as the best 3 I have ever tried."?W. V. Sullivan. 1 Can<~ressr.:a n Sao ver of Michigan, r;rs from 1 '< ri Austin, .dicn. "i liavc '. >tt:ul IVruna a very ei'iicicnt and speedy 3 r*u:edv for a persistent and annoymy j e?"i ah."---i i. O. Shover. Senator XcC icry oi Louisiana, Wrbos: " P'-runa is an oxerPent tonic. I i.avc used it sufficiently to say that I -lie v;. it !<> be all that you claim for it." ? -v. P. Mclhiery, New Orleans, La. I Congress man Crown low of Tennessee, r "".'r.'cs: *I have taken throe bottles of i'vruna and feci satisfied tliat I am now almost, if not. permanently, cured of caian h of the stomach."?W. 1'. Jirown1 ?w. .Io:icsl?oro, Tonn. -Senator Mallory of Florida, Writes from 1'eusucola, Flu.: "I have 1 ?;sed yourc seeilentremedy, Peruna,and have recommended it both asa tonic and r.. w,.u i> I. ^.Uf V L<il A l_l XCiXLUVajr XV. ' * Mi?ry. CAPITAL, FOUR PER CENT. per annum, payable quarterly on Savings De ^COUNTY AND TOWN DEPOJ The State of South Carolina, By Geo. S. Drafts. Esq., Probate Judge. WEEREAS, DR. JCTLIAN E. KAUF mann made snit to me, to grant him Letters of Administration of the Estate and effects of Mrs. Elizabeth B. Kaufmand; These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said Mrs. Elizabeth B Kaufmann, that they be and appear, before me. in the Couit of Probate, to be held at Lexington, i C. H , S. C.. on the 2'2ad day of June, next, after publication hereof at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause if any they have, why the said Administration should not he gra.nted. , Given under my hand, this 6th day of June, Anno Domini 1904. GEORGE S. DRAFTS, J. P. L. C. Published on the 8th day of June, 1904. in the Lexine-ton Disoatch. 2w3'2 | Notice. ll PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OF any kind against the Estate of John '[ W. Meetze, deceased, will present same [ properly attested, and those indebted to i the said Estate will make payment on or f by the 1st of Julv, 1901, to the unders'cred. MRS. CARRIE MEETZE, L Administratrix. ^ Jun6 1, 1904?3w32. Barbecue. \\te will furnish a first class VV barbecue at Ednrnnd, on Saturday. July the 9th. 1901. Prominent speakers will be presnt and all the county candidates are I especially invited. a good time is proms' ised those who attend. 6 C. w. sox l W. P lucas. June 1, 191 ?4, 6w3J pd. ! NOTICE. l Bridge to Let. ? Notice is hereby given that on Moils' day, .Tune 27th. at 10 a. in., at High I: Hill Creek Ford on the Saluda River * Road, we will let to the lowest responsi? hie bidder the contract for bmlaing a ? new bridge across said creek at said i point. Reserving the right to reject ? anv and all bids. * G. A. SHE ALT. % Supervisor. t JNO. W. FRY, * County Commissioner. I June o, 1901. * 3\v:W ress Send Letters of t )r of the Great Catarr Senator Butler of South Carolina, U. S. Senator M.?". flut'er writes: "I j j can recommend IVrnna for dyspepsia! | and stomach trouble.'*??.I. ('. I.utler, j Editfield, S. ('. Congressman Brockshire ci Indiana, Says: "From what my friends say Poruna is a trood tonic and a safe catarrh cure."?E.V. lirook?hire,('rawfordsvilie, I nd. Congressman Doviner of West Virginia, j Writes from Wheeling, \V. Ya.: * I join i ! with my colleagues in the House of liep-1 ; resent at ivos in recommending your excellent remedy ."?P. 11. Dovinirer. Congressman Brodcrick of Kansas, Writes from ilolton, Kits.: "i luivc taken I | two bottles of Peruna ami find i to be : an excellent remedy for cold and throat | | trouble."?Case ftroderiek. I Congressman Voder of Ohio, Writes: "i only used Peruna for a short i time and am thoroughly satisfied as to its merits."?S. S. Yoder, Lima, O. Congressman Mahon of Pennsylvania, Writes from Chambers bury, Pa.: "I ' commend Peruna as a substantial tonic." J | ?Thad M. Malum. ^ ll I J 4 4 I j I ' ': t 11 i| l I Mi < ; M :^ y ; IJ / f^r*: b1?? 'M'.r \ i ! * * ! f * \ I S + Capitol at ashiugton, D. C. ? j < I f ji / . - . - ?, | Congressman Spark man cf Florida, , Writes from Tampa, Piorida: I can in! dorse IVruna as a first rate tonic and a , ! very effective cure for catarrh."?S. M. ! Spark in si n. Congressman Brewer of Alabama, (Writes: *'I have used one !>??ttie of Pc| runa for lassitude. 1 recommend it."? Willis Brewer, Hnynesville, Aia. L'. S. Senator Gear of Iowa, Writes from Burlington, la.: "Per tin a | f <-an recommend to all as a, very good I tonic."?.John 11. <icar. Congressman Culberson of Texas, j Writes: "1 can recommend Pcruna as one of the very host of tonics."?D. B. Culberson. Jefferson, Texas. I Congressman Livingston from Georgia, I Writes: "I take pleasure in joining with I ? , < tenoral Wheeler, Congressman 1 hewer ' and others in recommending Peruna as an excellent tonic ana a catarrh cure."? L. I. Livingston, Kings, Ga. Congressman Clark of Missouri, I Says: "I can recommend your Peruna j as a good, substantial tonic and as one of j the best remedies for catarrhal troubles." j ?John i?. Clark. UAME I nuiviE i LEXING-TON, S. C. * ) TWO (posits. ) per annua, payable quarterly on Ch UTORY. PROMPT AND CAURTEO! iidmi | THE | fine 01 gf SHIRTS, COLLARS, I Ladies | % SKIRTS AND 1 EVEKYTHIXJ | NOTIONS OF | K ID I m COLUM] Final Discharge. [ -VTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL j persons interested that I will applv to J the Hon. George S. Drafts, -Judge of Proj bate in and lor the County of Lexington, I State of South Carolina, on the oth day of ! 1 OH i of 1 i\ o\?Ia??L* o m far a linol *> UJJi i.'v r, ai iv \j v/ivv a ? *v* ?? uui?? discharge as Administrator of the Estate oi I John S. Swvgert. Sr . deceased. SAMUEL B GEORGE, C. C. C. P. and G. S. Admr. Tnne 4. 1904?4w34. titesi'ass .\otice7" a LL PERSONS ARE HEREBY FORXJL bidden to trespass upon my lands by tir.hing or in any manner whatever. The law will be entorced. AZRIAB TAYLOR. May l ij, 1901. 4w32 pd. ndorsernenf h Remedy, Pe-ru-na. Congressman Pel ham of \'irginla, Writes from Bancroft, Ya.: "My sister* in-law has been using Pi-runa for about one week for catarrh of the throat and 13 manifestly improved.'*?<\ Pelhani. Congressman Durr.cti of Alabama, Writes: "1 cheerfully recommend Perun:i as a very good catarrh remedy and a good, substantial tonic."?John L. Burnel t, < Jadsden, Ala. j Congressman Botkin of Kansas, Writes from Holton, Kas.: "Peruna ha* given me almost complete relief from catarrh of the stomach and constipation."?.!. 1). liotkin. Congressman White of North Carolina, Writes from Tarboro, X.O.: "I find Pe- 1 runa to be an excellent remedy for the grip and catarrh. I have used it in my family."?f?. If. While. Congressman Wilber of New York, In a letter from Oneonta. X. Y., says: ' I am f 11113r convinced that Peruna is all you claim for it."?David F. Wilber. Congressman Dungan of Ohio, Writes from Jackson, 0.: "I recommend Peruna to anyone in need of an invigorating tonic."?Irvine Dungan. Congressman Barham from California, Writes from Santa Rosa. Cal.: "I used your Peruna and can cheerfully recommend it.'7?J. A. liarham. iI Congressman Deweese from Indiana, j Write?: "Peruna should be in every \ household."?John I. Deweese. j Congressman Turner from Kansas, % Writes: "Peruna is certainly a cure for 1 catarrh."? E. J. Turner. ? Other members of Congress who en- j dorse Peruna, are. A Ex-U. S. Senator, B. F. Rice, of Ok la- } homa. ' Congressman Fred. S. Goodrich, of Florida. Congressman Harry Skinner, of north Carolina. Ex-Congressman L. P. Featherstone, of Beaumont, Texas. Congressman J. H. Hu.'ing, of West Virginia. Congressman D. L. Russell, of north Carolina. Congressman Spencer Blackburn of north Carolina. Congressman Turner of new York. congressman cuiosrsun, ci icajs. Congressman Nunn, of Tennessee. Congressman Fitzpatrick, from Kentucky. Congressman Purman, from Florida. Congressman tfazletcn, Wisconsin. < Congressman Bart ins. from Aevada. U. S. Senator Call, of Florida. 1<\>r free hook address the Ferunr< |Medicine Co., (Jolumous, Ohio. $30,000.00. PER CENT, ecking depo.-its on mimimum amount of $200 lis ATTENTION GUARANTEED.-?* ^ j| Nothing 1 FUEITISHING GOODS. LSO <$ A $ SUITS,! WHITS GOODS. M A LAW! NEEDS: | ALL Kim | JXDS,| KIA, S. C. 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