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I I THE LEXINGTON DISPATCH. ? Bepresentatiue Newspaper. Sonera Lexington and the Borders of the Surrounding Bounties tike a Blanket, vm. TTYVTTT 7 7 : LEXINGTON, S. C., WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 1908. 3lT , ~Z~ GLOBE DRY GOODS COMPANY, . ijT "W- EC- MOITCZITOIT, J13., M^2T^O-EI3, %L /' jMff/ LGHO MAIN STREET COLUMBIA, IS. C. ^ Solicits a Share of Your Valued Patronage. Polite and Prompt Attention. \ v j ^ O/H-nhAr llftf fp* \ f -? IV ... " -a YOU'LL BE FAR I when you come here to open an account, many of the shrewdest and most successfi OPEN AN ACCOUNT 1 and put yourself in the class of progressi bigger one than you may imagine. Star the benefit it will surely be to you. i THE HOM LEXINGT JULIAN E. KAUFMANN, ALFRE President. (heat Zfea> ia Texas. As the result of a terrific cloudburst in Texas on Saturday and Sunday, seven people are known to be dead > and fully five thousand are homeless; crops in many sections- of the state have been greatly damaged; stock valued at many thousand dollars, including 2,400 sheep, penned up in the stock yards in North Forth Worth was washed down stream and destroyed; railroads were washed away oti/1 h?afl/s \ In Oklahoma every railroad was pat oat of business, as a^esalt of the damage by floods in that state. The exact amount of damage cannot be estimated. I PIANOS 01 BOARDMA . Ettablitfiec BRICCS PIAN , Establishei From the Factory Pi BOARDMAN A CRAY were - makers of America. Their ini t as good as money and brains < after seventy-one years of con ity, embody everything that c the highest grade. ' : THC BRICCS PIANO CO. wat 11 JULIUS H. WEII 11 WHOLESALE DRY Ct I I Rear of Palmetto National Ba I 1 Complete stock of S I I Goods and Notions. I I Quick shipment, n II pense, prices always I New York or Baltimoi ' 11 8e" to Merchan attention to upngnta, auu uuu > ment of the upright piano of t is its soul. Herein lies the grt making. Mr. C. C. Briggs wa draughtsmen of America. Tl such a wonderful sympathetic to the hearts and souls of mei If you are interested in Pianoi which are sold direct, with al profit eliminated, address Gr? P. O. Box 490 Fine Tuning and all Pi FITZM Al THREE ARC 1704 and 1706 Main S WHOLESALE Dry Goods, Notions, Cio Squares and Rugs, 1 a* lo-wear sum Spring and Summer Goods ] line. A finer selection we hav showing you, or so reasonable a well selected stock of dependab ply your wants, and you will fii here than you will find them el McCall Fashion Sheets Free Notice. 10c and 15c each. rROM LONESOME You'll find yourself in the company of al business people in town LT THE HOME BANK ve business men. So wiii yon ana a fc your account today and begin enjoying E BANK, 'ON, S. C. D J. FOX, KARL F. OSWALD, Cashier. Asst. Cashier. Iter. J. E. Faes is No SCoie. Rev. J. K. Pace, at one time pastor of the Batesburg Baptist church, died suddenly at his home in Abbeville, Ga., on Monday morning at 1 o'clock. Dr. Pace had filled his regular ap - ? J .-.J. Cnn/laiT oTraninff on/1 UUlllllUCliU UU Oiuiuaji OTvuuxg ?UU, to all appearances, was in his usual health. Dr. Pace was 55 years old and is survived by his wife; one daughter, Miss Juliene Pace, who visited Mrs. Dr. J. A. Watson at Batesburg last summer, and one son, J. Powers Pace, of Atlanta. Many of our leaders will regret to learn of his sudden demise. F QUALITY N & CRAY I in 183? 0 COMPANY d in 1868 irect to Your Home > among the pioneer piano 3truments have always been ;ould make them, ana today, itinued progress and prosper- an make up artistic pianos of ; t . nno rtf t.Vio flpflf, fn firm t.hftir J VUV V4 VMv ww w tributed much to the develop oday. The scale of a piano 3at mystery of artistic piano g s one of the few expert scales m tat is why his pianos have tone and so tenderly appeal 1* / 3 of the very highest grade, 1 unnecessary expense and UCAS, Augusta, Ga. ano Work a Specialty ???? JRICE'S )H STORE, treet, Columbia, S. C. AND RETAIL (thing, Furnishings, Art Millinery and Readyi and Skirts. ?? ready for your wants in our e never had the pleasure of t this time. We carry a large, le goods at all seasons to supid prices for goods much less sewhere. ) and Patterns at a Moment's L & COMPANY, I >ODS and NOTIONS, ink, - COLUMBIA, S. C. itaple and Fancy Dry linimum freight ex* , auaranteed aaainst re jobbers. ~ 19 ts Only. BI State and General News. Maj. Thos. W. Carwile is desperately ill at this home in Edgefield, having suffered two hemorages of the stomach during the past week. It i9 thought that he will recover. Excursion trains to Tybee and Isle of Palms will begin for the entire season on next Sunday. The fare from Columbia to either point and back is $1.75. Gov. John Johnson, of Minnesota, a presHueuuaj. pussiuiiiijr uju uuc ircmocratic ticket, was in Atlanta for a short while Sunday but would not talk politics. Two men were killed outright and two others seriously injured in a gun battle near Big Springs, Miss., on Sunday. Ernest Terwilger, of Newark, 0.,' on Sunday night slew his 18-vear-old wife and unborn child by choking the mother to death during a quarrel. When Terwilger confessed to the terrible crime hundreds of special officers had to be stationed at the prison to prevent a lynching. Terwilger says he had been drinking. Douglas Jenkins, news editor of the Greenville News, was attacked by J. W. Norwood, president of the Norwood National Bank, on Saturday afternoon. The trouble grew out of a news story in reference to a fight between Norwood and Mayor Mahon, in which Norwood accused the editor of withholding part of the story. The entire South Carolina delegation in Congress called upon President Roosevelt on Saturday in regard to the situation at the Florence postoffice. The citizens of Florence have become tired of beine served by a negro postmaster, 'ana the president promised to give the matter careful consideration. Wm. W. Eaton, a prominent farmer living near Cuthbert, Ga., was shot and instantly killed by his neighbor, Henry Melton, on Saturday. ' The killing grew out of strained conditions between the two men, resulting from a hog trade. 1 John Sharpe Williams, minority . deader in Congress, wants President Roosevelt to call an extra session of Congress. Mr. Williams thinks that in the event President Roosevelt calls the extra session, he would be able to pass many reform laws, recommended by the president. Several hundred acres of cotton was completely destroyed by a hail storm which visited the Pee Dee section on Friday. Mr. R. Lee Brunson, assistant cashier of the Bank of Florence, and one Of the most pojkilar men in that city, disappeared from his home last Sun day a weex ago ana nas not. Deen heard from since. He told his family that he was going to Charleston to consult an eye specialist, but he has not been seen in that city. His family is distressed. Eighty-eight young men will be graduated from Clemson college this session. Conway's new court house and jail were dedicated on Friday with appropriate exercises. Jim Malloy, a negro, was hung in Bennettsville on Friday for the brutal murder of his wife several months ago. He died without fear, seemingly, and said that he hoped to meet all in heaven. , Edward Bishop, a young white man, was seriously cut by another white man in the mill district of Columbia Saturday night. Wm. Stanley was held up in Columbia Saturday night and robbed of $3 and a gold watch.. Campaign Day. The State Democratic Executive Committee met in Columbia on Monday and arranged the schedule for the two campaign parties, as authorized by the State convention last Wednesday. The senatorial party and candidates for solicitor will be in Lexington on Tnesdav. Julv 28th. The candidates for state offices will be here on Tuesday, June 30th. The race for United States senate will likely be the most interesting, as but few of the state officials will have any opposition. Gov. Ansel will be opposed by State Senator Cole L. Blease, of Newberry, and Railroad , Commissioner Caughman will have several opponents. There will be three candidates for State superintendent of education. Thaw Declared Insane. Justice Joseph Morschauser, on Monday dismissed the writ of habeas corpus brought by Harry Thaw sev eral days ago in an effort to gain freedom from Matteawan state hospital for the insane. The judge decided thatRThaw is still insane and should be kept under close observation until it is certain that there will be no recurring attack of the delusion or whatever it may be. In a statement Thaw declared that he will yet be a free man. Ask for Allen's Foot-Ease. A powder for swollen, tired, hot, smarting feet. Sample sent free. Also free sample of the Foot-Ease Sanitary Corn-Pad, a new invention. Address, Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y. 31 Sons of Votorans. Col. George Bell Timmerman, commander of the South Carolina Division of the United Son9 of Confederate Veterans, has issued the following special orders: General Order No? 1. Pursuant to a resolution passed at the last reunion of this division, authorizing the division commander to appoint a committee, and fix a date for its first meeting, for the purpose of considering ways and means for the improvement of this organization, it- _ *_11 i U wie ioiiu wing appuiuumcjLits cue ucicuj announced: D. A. Spivey, division adjutant, Conway; ButleV Hagood, commander 1st* brigade, Barnwell; Dr. William Weston, commander 2nd brigade, Columbia; W. C. Wharton, commander 3rd brigade, Waterloo; M. L. Bonham and John C. Watkins, Anderson; J. J. McSwain, W. C. Cothran and Oscar K. Mauldin, Greenville; Sam J. Nicholls, Spartanburg; John M. Kinard, Newberry; F. H. Weston, Jas. A. Hoyt, C. Wardlaw Moorman, Frank G. Tompkins, A. C. DePass, C. C. Stanley and the Rev. N. A. Hemrick, Cblumbia; C. J. Shannon, I. C. Hough, T. J. Kirkland and M. L. Smith, Camden; J. Harry Foster, Lancaster; R. I. Manning, Sumter; the Rev. Hugh R. Murchison; T. H. Saturn, T. G. McLeod, Frank Kelley and R. E. Muldrow, Bishopville; Dr. A. H. Brailsford, Mullen; H. W. Connor, J. Ross Hanahan and N. C. Brunson, Charleston; C. M. Felder, Blackville; W. H.Daniel, Saluda; St. I Julian Carwile, J. R. Tompkins, S. j McGowan Simkins, L. W. Cheatham I and C. A. Griffin, Edgefield; William M. Carter and Dr. W. P. Timmerman, Batesburg; W. Aug Shealy, Leesville; the Rev. W. H. Hiller, F. k E. Dreher and Alfred J. Fox, Lexing- f ton. 2. This committee will meet in Co lumbia on June 6 nexc, at n ociock, in the City Hall, (council chamber,) and all members are urged to be present promptly, that the business of the committee may be promptly commenced. 4. This is an occasion of .supreme importance to the South Carolina Division, U. S. C. V., and it is hoped and expected that every menjber of the committee, realizing the importance of the work before them, will respond to the call of duty as promptly and satisfactorily as did their fathers in the early sixties. It is our right and duty to measure up to the standard of excellence so nobly fixed < by them. . By order of Geoge BeU Tim merman, Commander S. C. Div. U. S. C. V. D.v A. Spivey, Div. Adjfc. and Chief of Staff. To Whom it Xay Concern: Dr. Geo. R. Harding, the old veteran soldier, preacher and dentist, now in his seventy-ninth year, still in active practice of dentistry, having practiced for and lived with the people of Columbia, Lexington and surrounding country for eight years, giving entire satisfaction to his patients in the painless extraction of teeth and all other classes of dental work, takes this method of informing his friends that, in consequence of his health and age, after June 15th will move his office from 1316 Main street to his home just beyond Smith's branch, near Hyatt's Park, where he has fitted up a firstclass suite of dental parlors to which he invites all who wish his skillful and practical experience in the work of scientific dentistry. / The office is situated in EUCLAIR, the fast growing suburban town, on the Hyatt Park and Ridgewood car line, a ride of only twelve minutes from the Sky Scraper. The fare will be paid both ways to all persons having work done by Dr. Harding. One convenience, which has not hitherto been in Columbia, is that his office will be open all the time, Sunday's included, for the relief of suffering humanity. All work done as usual?using the best material and guaranteeing to give satisfaction and at the lowest prices possible. No cement fillings putin, but the best of gold and silver, at the same price of the so-called "Kz-ytio fiiiinor" t.hnt, wpars out in less WVUW than six months. Persons coming from the country, at a distance, to have work done who' cannot get through in time to go home that day, can stay over night with Dr. Harding's family free of charge. Call to see the old Doctor; he will not charge you anything to look at him?all examinations free. Open all the time. No gas, no chloroform or ether used in the painless extraction of teeth. ^ ^ Ott&g JKL&& ?*uieu a u vuuei* Greenville, May 25.?Boyce Stone, a young white man about 25 years of age, whose home was at Greer, was shot and almost instantly killed near that place this afternoon by a negro man. The negro claimed that Stone was attempting a criminal assault upon his wife, and that he heard her screams and came to her aid. He claimed that when he arrived on the scene Stone knocked him down, and when he got up he got his gun and shot Stone. The negroe's name was Fowler. Two white men, who were with Stone, were arrested. Stone is the man who shot and killed Policeman Foster, at Greer, several years ago. Figuring Out Where your money has gone will not involve much labor if you have a bank account. The returned checks will be both vouchers Merely as a labor saver it is worth while kave an accoun^ at |H Citizens Bank oi Batesburg, JwwiMP -BATESBURG, : : : S. C. Start one today. Pay all your bills by check and you'll have less bookkeeping to do, *ess worry*n?as *? y?ur moneyan<* w^at you Hnave aune wuil 11. We pay interest on savings accounts quarDR. W. H. TIMMERMAN, Pres. U. X. GUNTER, Vice Pres. A. C. JONES, Cashier. WM. ML CARTER, Asst. Cashier. f Pink Slip Shoe Sale I /V XJb JL LEVER'S White, Blue, Pink, Canvas Oxfords $1.25, $1.50, $2.00; between 10 and 11 o'clock will sell at 98c. $6.50 Clapp Oxfords reduced to $5.30 6.00 Clapp Oxfords reduced to 4.85 m ^r>-7 Sfofann OYfnrrls: snM fnr SUri rpdnpp.d t,r?. $3 59 JL V uv<i* Sd'VVVWVU v<fcAV*v?iw ?v* ^ ? v>?v>vv v. vv.........-^v.,>,w _ $5.00 Walk-Over Oxfords reduced to $4.19 B 4.00 Walk-Over Oxfords reduced to 3.59 1 3.50 Walk-Over Oxfords reduced to 3.19 | Lever's Special In Patent Leather, Gun Metal, Tan, Russia Calf. $4.00 Lever's Special reduced to, $3.39 3.50 Lever's Special reduced to 2.98 Sorosis Shoes Patent Leather, Vici Kid, Tan Russian Calf. $4.00 Sorosis Oxfords reduced to $3.59 3.50 Sorosis Oxfords reduced to 3.19 Lever's Lorine, THE NEW SHOE FOR WOMEN. $4.00 Lever's Lorine reduced to $3.59 3.50 Lever's Lorine reduced to 3.19 ^ AA T T S-vS*V wftrliinA/1 4-rv Q ?Q ljevei s l.unnc icuulcu iu ^.\>u Q,ueen duality ?3.50 Queen Quality reduced to ?2.63 3.00 Queen Quality reduced to 2.33 2.50 Queen Quality reduced to 1.89 Misses' Shoes ?2.50 Misses' Shoes reduced to ?1.98 2.00 Misses' Shoes reduced to 1.74 1.75 Misses' Shoes reduced to 1.49 1.50 Misses' Shoes reduced to 1.39 1.25 Misses' Shoes reduced to 98 VAVt'c? 9 I VIL11U1 k3 ?/^Cll UUIWi1U $2.00 reduced to $1.69 1.75 reduced to 1.49 1.50 reduced to 1.39 1.25 reduced to 98 1.00 reduced to 89 .75 reduced to 63 .50 reduced to 43 This is the greatest Cut Price Shoe Sale ever offered the public. 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