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* ' ' . / THE LEXINGTON DISPATCH. f-.' Bepresentatiue newspaper. Sonera Lexington ami the Borders of the Surrounding Bounties Like a Blanket. VOL. XXXV. LEXINGTON, S. C., WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 1905. 42 77 GLOBE DRY GOODS COMPANY, ?fT "W. HI. MOUCETOIT, JE., Tfi|> Pi loao MAIN STREET * ------ O OLUMBIA, S. C. -225* Solicits a Share of Your Valued Patronage. Polite and Prompt Attention. _-a. October istf < Court. When we went to press last week the trial was in progress in the case against Geo. W. Nobles for the murd^er of Wash Nickies, colored, at - Steadmao, S. C. After remaioiDg oat three hoars the jary returned a verdict of not guilty. Nobles admitted having the pistol and the shooting,but plead self defense The Solicitor did not ask for a verdict for concealed weapons, al thong n virtually aamiuea. On Thursday morniog the Judge v, called the famous Brooklacd election fraud case against G. B. McCombs, ex-Mayor; T. D. Mitchell, ex-cbief of ^ police, and M. L Fox, the specific charge being "conspiracy in town elections." Mr. T. C. Sturkie appeared fot McCombs, Mr. A. D Martin for Fox, and Mitchell plead bis own case. A good jury with Mr.. W. B. Bast of Swansea, as foreman, was soon selected. A lengthy trial ensued, and the court room was well filled with Brookland people. On Friday morning the jury rendered a verdict of gnilty asking for mercy, and Judge Gary gave each $75 or fonr months. McCombs paid ?? r\9 onnaal anI u& wu?4 bond Was aUowed him in the som of $200 which was given yesterday with M. P. Gnnter and A. D Martin as sureties, and was released pending the appeal. Mitchell is in jail. The isst trial was against Henry Planter, colored, of Colombia, charged with the murder of his wife, by drowning her in Broad river, on the Lexington side, near the bridge. ^ Messrs. Sturkie and Martin represented the defendant. Five witnesses were sworn for the state, and j none for the defense. The j ary fonnd him guilty and sentence was five years on the gang. This is the only prisoner for the chain gang Ibis term. The criminal court come to an end afternoon. 1! *" I ? Presentment of Grand Jury. State of Sooth Care lioa, ' < Cooufcy of Lexington. tin General Sessions. To the Honorable Grand Jury for said County and State: We, Isaac Edwards, D. L Koon and P. H. Craft, the committee appointed by yoor honorable body to investigate and inspect the various institutions and offices for this county and report to your honorable body the condition and management of , the same, beg leave to say that we have not actually investigated the affairs of the same owiDg to the lamented illness of the County Treasurer, Mr. Frank W. Sbealy, who has been sick for some,time and is still unable to attend to bis official business. This business we will aitend to between now and the next November term of court. While we have not made any personal or actual investigation of the condition of the various offices and the bonds of the office holders, still TAPP'S GREATER DEPART Jr conceivable variety of beautiful Was SPECIAL AUGUST SALE. It will be because you can yet use so many beautifi THE *3 'y we have been very vigilant in the matter aDd feel that there is nothing that needs immediate attention. We thank the grand jary at large for their kind consideration shown us. Isaac Edwards, For the Committee. To the Honorable Ernest Gary, Judge presiding at the Augnst term of court for 1905, in and for said County and State: The undersigned in behalf of the grand jury beg leave to make the following report and presentment: We have passed upon all bills handed ns by the Solicitor and endorsed our findings thereon. At the last session of the court we appointed the committee hereinabove mentioned with T. C. Sturkie, Esq, as expert to investigate the condition of the various county offices and ?the bond of the county officers, which .committee has reported as above to us, which report we heartily concur in. We have visited the -county jail and find a new pump dug which is needed, and also that the roof of the jail needs repair. We recommend that the pump, which is to be used for drinkiDg water, be paid for by the County Commissioners, as also th6 repairs of the jail. We suggest that a proper amount to be paid for the pump is $3448.. The jail repairs to be paid for as amount required. We further recommend that the County Commissioners have erected around the public square of the court bouee a substantial and neat iron~ fence for the protection of the county 8 property, with as many openings and gates as to them may seem fit and proper. We farther recommend that the County Commissioners urge and require the road overseers of - the various sections of the public highways to open up the public roadB out and to the full extent as is required by law. We do this for the reason that it is for the public convenience, and as also some litigation has been commenced along this line. We. recommendthat the magistrate's constables be required to give bonds as is required by law, which bonds are to be approved by the County Commissioners. We return thanks to the court, Solicitor and the county officers for their kindness shewn us. All of which is respectfully submitted. Isaac Edwards, Foreman. The Court of Common Pleas convened Monday morning promptly at 10 o'clock, but Judge Gary was powerless to get a case for trial. After I allowing the attorneys present ample time to State why they were not | ready, he adjourned the court until 3 p. m. Out of the eighty jury cases on the docket, thirty-three were continued, and the great trial was secured when the case of Perry J. Shumpert vs. the Southern Railway Company, a fire damage caBe on the Carolina Division MENT STORE. 1# nw li Goods and Summer Dress Materials of 1 a sale well worth your while. A sale sav il Dress Patterns and Laces and Ribbons a AMES : of the Southern, brought by Meseas. Graham and Crawford. Division Counsel Thomson was assisted by W. H. Sharpe, Erq It is a lengthy trial with about forty witnesses. The case has coneumed three days and as we go to press is still in progress. - Peak News. Mrs. George Douglas and children after a two weeks visit here among I t * * ?i j l _ i L u relatives, recurueu tu iiieir uuuia >u Wbitmire last Friday. Miss Eunice Eargle is visiting ber brother, Mr. Adam Eargle, for a few days. Misses Nannie and Minnie Lindier, of near Columbia, are visiting Mr. H. B Lindier. Misses Evelyn and Lila Sarratt, are visiting relatives and friends in town. Mrs. Mac D Bushardt is visiting friends at Carlisle. Miss Mary Swygert, after a two month's visit to Buff do, Wajnesville, Asheville and other places, returned last Monday much improved. Mr. Edgar Hendrix, of Concord, N. C, paid quite a pleasant little visit to friends in town. Mr. Charle3 Counts, of Savannah, Ga., was also a visitor in town last week. Miss Cora Lorick is visiting relatives here. Cant. J. C. Ssvvffert is convalescent t - W C7 after a few days indisposition. Tbe Ladies' and Cbildrens' Missionary societies will give an ice cream festival in tbe school house here Friday night. Different methods of entertainment will be afforded for amusement. Music will be furnished by Counts-Stoudemhre band and delicious refreshments will be served during the evening. Public is most cordially invited to attend. Mr. and Mrs. James H. Hope, of Buffalo, are visiting relatives here. Mrs. Yinnie Eleazer, of Spring Hill, is visiting her son, Mr. Walter Eleazer, in Peak. Quite a crowd of "Peakites" spent Friday at Capers picnicing. Our little town was visited by some of Little Mountain's young folks last week, but 'twas merely a tkfox call" Mr. B. E. Wilson, of White Oak, accompanied by his charming little bride, stopped over for a few days with friends here ehc route to Newberry, Asheville aDd other places. His many friends bestow their best wisheB upon them as they travel life's voyage together. Our free ferry is by no means a failure for important Bteps are being j taken toward its establishment this j week. Remember that "in union j there's strength.'' Let's have a free ferry. j I Rev. Mr. Dukes of Swansea, is h riding a protracted meeting here at Felion. He is assisted by Rev. Marion Dukes of the Orangeburg circuit. ORDER HIOT I every stylish desriptition. No store in the ing in every respect. The whole store is U aid Embroideries and other Summer article; Bishton Twitterings. We are now baviDg some fall like weather. Fodder pulling is now in full blast, but on account .of so much rain they are having a bad time. Crops are better than at odo time supposed they would be, although they will not average up with the ODft last year. Cotton is beginning to shed and the boll is popping. Mrs. Simon Lucas and two children, who have been on a visit to her JJBICULB iU l/iilo VlUIUllJ, UttM ItJlUIUCU to her home in the "Land of Flowers." We are glad to say that Mr. Marshall Berry has fully recovered from an attack of fever. Readers, do you like the dispensary, or do you not? Mr. Oiin Kjzer has bought a new top buggy/ Look out, girls, you will ride home now! The Smith Branch Sunday school is progressing nicely with Mr. D. E Smith Superintendent. Mrs. Carrie Fallaw and children spent Sunday with her brother, Mr. L L Gantt ( Mr. Davis Gantt has gone to Lexington today. Mr. Joe Harman, the rider of the , mail from Lexington to Seivern, arrives on due time. Wishing all the readers a happy time, I am Bungo. August 19, 1905 # Leesviile Happenings. Mrs. Victoria Shealy left Tuesday for a visit to her son's family at i Santuc. < The Reunion of Newberry College i at Delmar last week was a success. The speeches made by Dr. Scherer and Mr. Jason Oxner were excellent. The most amusement of the occasion was the young people's part. About thirty or more couples from here* % attended all in one large wagon drawn by four oxen. They made I the trip in less than five hours and < report a jolly time. Mr. Lee Etheredge and wife have returned to Augusta after several weeks rest here. Mr. Etheredge is a popular shoe salesman and has a host of friends. Mr. Hipp and sister, Miss Hattie, of Newberry, are visiting Rev. Grosclose' family. * * ? Delmar Looals. T-k i 11 : _ j it... XTBCiicmiy uu ram uunug iuo week and farm work progressed nicely. Mr. W. H. Hare had a severe bilious attack last week. Mr. J. O. Eargle, of Leesville, attecded services at Mfc. Hebron yesterday and spent last night with his sister, Mrs. Hits. Miss Iva Crout, of the Etheredge section, spent last night with her friends, Misses Ethel and IvaEargle. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. E*rgle visited relatives and friends in Summit and Leesvilie last week. Mr. John W. Ballentine, of NewEY MAIL. Sonth is in a position to offer von such vast iken in for this sale. Never before have we s that will have to be set aside by us on accc CO., C berry, is spending a few days witb his mother, Mrs. W. M. Shealy. Misses Jessie and Daisy Oxner, of Brookland, returned home yesterday after spending a couple weeks with relatives here and in the Dupler sectioD. Mr. T. C. Moore is preparing to build a large new residence. Mr. H. E. Eargle will build two additional rooms to bis dwelling in the Dear future. The protracted services commenced at Mt. Hebron yesterday. Rev. ShpAlv. t.hfl nafltnr. nrpanhpd in thp morning and Rev. Handler in the 1 afternoon. Rev. Cromer and Mr. J. J B. Harman, of the Lutheran Theo- I ogical Seminary, are expected to jj preach today and tomorrow. * Lloyd. s August 21, 1905. t Should a La^r he Abolished [ ? Because Some of Its Administrative t Officers Do Wrong? I Some time since graft and corrup- ' tion was discovered in the Post- v office Department at Washington. * In consequence of it has any body * demanded that we vote out the Post office Department and have none. Recently corruption of the gravest ' character was discovered in the Ag- v ricultural department at Washington. I As a result of that discovery has any lover of the good name of his country li ?. J I A. U ^ A _ * conienu mail wo huouiu uavtr uu l riculfcurai department? A short time since a United States f Senator was chafed and convicted of corrupt conduct in office. Has r any one thought to urge upon the t people of this country the grave ne- c cesity of aboiishing the United States Senate ? t Gov. Folk of Missouri, while dis- * trict attorney made the charge and * proved it, that many members of the Legislature and other officers of that t State were guilty of corruption, many i of them a set of grafters. With a S full knowledge of that state of affairs has any advocate of public virtue an- 1 nounced himself in favor of- abolish- c iug the Legislature or the govern- 1 ment of the State of Missouri? Only a few weeks ago the news i papers of the State were filled, with accounts of stealing, graft and cor- i ruption in the office of Supervisor of 1 Greenville county. We ail know of it, but where ia the man in South i Carolina who has advised the abo- 1 v.fiof fVio of Snriorcifloi* ? I1KIUU V/i> VUW v/aaawv * ?ww* - | Not loDg since it came to public I < notice that "John Smith" had said, j that "John Jones" had said, that "Bill Brown" had said that he had heard that others bad said that there was corruption amoDg Dispensary 1 officers, and grant that the investiga- e tion has found some irregularities c and corruption in certain localities, 8 therefore, contrary to all precedents t in casesof corruption, it is demanded, j not that; the irregularities aDd cor- \ ruption shall b9 stopped and punished as in all other cases, but that TAPPS GREAT Dry Goods, Tailor Made Organdies, Shirt Waist! nfile RShhnnc. Dress Su muslins, Table Damask, assortments of really fine goods for so little ! offered so much stylish Summer Goods f milt of early Fall arrivals, olumbis This falling of your hair! | Stop it, or you will soon be bald. Give your hair some Ayer's Hair Vigor. The fall- 1 ing will stop, the hair will i Hair Vigor! grow,, and the scalp will be 8 clean and healthy. Why be | satisfied with poor hair when | you can make it rich? ? " My hair nearly all came out. I then tri?il & Aver's Hair Vmor and only one .*rojmC'i * the fnllimr. X?v hair came in rea1 thick ami I just a litt'e curly. Mus. J.. M. SMITH, t Saratoga, N. Y. | .00 a bottle. .t. o. avku < <>.. i /TplJ ? *0 TOT 9 I hick it air 1 he dispensary law shall be abolished, jet us be consistent and apply to he dispensary law the same remedy ve apply to the violation of other aw6: Let the law stand and punish he violators. E. G. T. Pelion Dots. At this writing we are having fine peather and the farmers are very >usy. Miss Julia Shealy from New Brook- * and, is spending some time with elatives at Pelion. Miss Rena Zenker is spending a ew weeks with relatives here. Mise Lula Wyee and her mother eturned to their home in Columbia .... bis morniDg after spending a few lays with relatives. Mr. W. F. Best is going this week o North Carolina to spend some time vith his father and mother. We vish him a glorious time. Rev. L. S. Shealy and wife boarded he train Saturday for Columbia to neet his regular appointment thete Sunday. Some new cotton has passed by ?elion and indications are that some >f our farmers will soon market some lere. T *?-?_!_ ?.!_ _i_ ?..nnt;nn ? IU1DK me oew CUUUliv ^uoomuu 3 a "goner/' not to my aurpriee. Mrs. Kate Reed of New Brookiand, 8 spending some time with ber mothers here at Pelioo. Well, I am still single, my girl las sot said yea, but I am in good lopee. With many good wishes and success to the Dispatch and its host of eaders, I am The Boy. Aug. 20,1905. * Union county has voted out the awful sale of liquor for blind tlgtrs ind drug store bar rooms. The story >f Marlborough, Cherokee, Pickens md Greenwood will be repeated? he illegal sale of whiskey without laying a license. This is free trade vith a vengence. Subscribe for the Dispatch. EE DEPAETMENT STOEE. A?viman^ MSIISM aw CSIITA uai iiiciii?) Riiimieijj wicit?) Suits, Silk Petticoats, Carlit Cases and Grips, UnderLinens, Corsets, Notions. i money, We have decided to put on a or such low prices. Wonderful values l. S. C. * ' . V . "