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This Milliner 22. 23. 24. and n tihis is the first at will not see excei short notice any ] tention given to i , . Miss Habenicht, ? The Lexington Dispatch Q. M. Harm aw, Editor sod Publisher ? D. R. Haltiwanqkb, Assistant Editor. Entered at tne Post Office at Lexington, , S. 0., as second class matter. The subscription price of the Dispatch is $1 a year; 50 cents for six months; 25 oents for throe months?invariably cash in advance. CISCULATION 2,325. Wednesday, march 17, lm That Bridge Huddle Again. The Dispatch is in receipt of the following letter from the Southern Highway Bridge Company, of Greenwood: <(Oor attention has been called to an editorial in your paper of the 10th insc., in which you think the "Greenwood concern" should explain their connection with the so-called bridge letting in Lexington county last fall. We are a little surprised at the editorial, especially^ we did not make a bid on the bridge at the so-called letting and knew nothing whatever of the County having a bridge to let, though we had mailed several prepaid postals to your Supervisor asking for information about lettings and to be allowed to bid on the bridges to be let. The first we knew of this matter was when we saw in the Trade Jour* 1 i? - -1 i _ nals wnere your county naa lei a bridge, giving the price and the contractor The next we heard was in January when we heard rumors of graft at the letting. Later we were asked to make a proposition for the bnilding of this bridge, this we did to Mr. W. C. Harrison abont Feb. 1st, 15X19. This proposition to which was attached a certified check for $1,000 was the first and only proposition ever 4 made by this concern for a bridge in Lexington County. When we made this proposition we did so in good faith thinking that we could save your connty some money and at the same time make a legitimate profit for ourselves. "In view of the above we would * ask that you kindly have our statement loosed into and after you have satisfied yourself of the correctness thereof, that yon kindly make correction of the implied charge made in your editorial, that we were in the jfirst so-called letting and tried to Aim flam your county of several thousand dollars. ; "This we think is likely to cause us -serious damage, ana wouia ass uiat you kindly correct, especially as it .accuses us of belonging to the Bridge Pool, and to be classed with the grafters would be doing us a serious Injustice." We take pleasure in publishing the above statement. It must be remembered, however, that The Dispatch made no charge against the "Greenwood Concern." We simply stated what had been told us, and not as a fact. We are anxious to have the light turned on, and thank the "Greenwood Concern" for its statement. We have no desire to do any one an injustice. We propose to be absolutely fair. The Southern Highway Bridge Company has the reputation of being a reputable concern so far as >our knowledge goes, and we accept their statement as being true until the contrary has been proven. we nave no appoiogies to mane ioj publishing the lengthy article from "Anti-Annexationist" this week. II is one of the strongest papers we have ever published and covers the situa tion as it is. "Anti-Annexationist' is a resident of the Fork and lives ir the district proposed to be cut off He is a man that knows from actua experience what he is talking about He is not a bundle of "hot air." Wt commend the article to those who are thinking of leaving Lexington, be lieving that it will not only prove in teresting reading but that it wil cause them to think before it is tot late. " firau NHLI The New Millinei was going to y Department will re extend through itempt. We have >t here and you ar< kind of hat for lad: mourning wear. 1 of Columbia. As To The Upper Fork. To the Editor of The Dispatch: Usually, a calm follows a storm, and it seems to "a man up a tree,*' there will be no deviation * from nature's rule in the annexation cyclone that has been raging since its inception in the extreme lower part of the Dutch Fork. The course of the wind, where it spent most of its fury, was along the course of Broad river as high up as Hughey's ferry, where it come in contact with the line of Newberry county, covering an area of most of the two townships, Fork and Broad River, extending from within sight of our capitol city, to the fertile cotton fields of Newberry. The proiect mav not be dead, but the danger signals have been lowered and all or some at least are hopeful of the agitation bearing some fruits of recognition in the future, that will be beneficial to our "side of the river" by road improvement at the time of the year it is proper to work our clay roads. There is also spacious room for other advancement in keeping with the progress of the times. c This agitation, unrest or what you may call it, is no new thing in these parts. Then, what are the most agravating causes that disturb us and keep us agitated? Well, they are numerous. We hear that Batesburg and Leesville intend lopping off from our county with their tremendous taxable values gone from us which means higher taxes for those remaining. | Brookland is waiting for a "free I walk" over the murky waters of the Congaree, and she is gone. Our public roads do not compare favorably with the balance of the county, neither with the roads of Richland and red hills of Fairfield. (1 mean roads of Dutch Fork.) Our school facilities are not what they should be in the country, compared with the rural schools of Richland, where their schools run from 6 to 8 months free with voting no ex c loY UU.K sr.tu.jN u . READY FOI ! E. C. DREI ' LEXINGTON, SO MICE'S THI COLUMBI JNER\ y Department thi open in connectioi ? ? . oe open to your ii the columns of the spared neither ex] 3 welcome to see c Y, misses or childr Expert Designers ? tra levy, and their taxes are not as high as oars are at present. Are we satisfied with political recognition received from the southside? Yes, and we are not kicking on account of high taxes, and we pay them, as we should, but we do expect something substantial in the way of returns, such as road improvements to say the least. E. Spring Hill, March 15. "Nad" Bradford Lies Beneath. A Bed of Flowers. Impressive services were held over the remains of Mr. Edward Filling Bradford, the eldest son of Mr. C. S. Bradford of this place, announcement of whose death was made in these columns last week, in St. Stephen's Lutheran church on Thursday morning, conducted by the Rev. It. G. Findlay, rector of Trinity Episcopal church, Columbia, and the Rev. T. S. Brown, pastor of St. Stephen's Lutheran church, this place. After the services in the church a very large crowd followed the funeral party to the cemetery to pay a last silent tribute to one of the most popular young men the town of Lexington has ever known. The floral offerings surpassed anything ever seen here, the grave being literally hid beneath a bank of flowers. A hand- * some design, a tribute from the tratic department'of the Mobile, Jackson & Kansas City Railroad, of whiojh department Mr. Bradford was chief clerk, was especially beautiful. Joint Council Mooting. There will be an extra meeting of the Joint Council of Bethel charge held at White Rock on Saturday, 20th day of Marcn, at 10 o'clock, a. m., sharp. All members of this council will please be present as matters of importance will be presented. Jno. C. Swygert, Chairman'Joint Council. H I WC LINE IS NOW I MEN, YOUNG OYS We have all thte new. i * i* * - snaaes 01 green, gray, orown and the ever-popular blue. Better value for your money than you can get elsewhere STYLISH , OXFORDS | Newest shades in "Ox I Blood Patent Leather," Tan |L and Gun Metal. We carry p nothing but men and boys' $ shoes, but carry the best of these. HATS See the new shapes in Stetson and Jefferson hats for Spring. You get the j newest and best here. TAILORING I Don't forget our Tailoring Department. We make a specialty of this line. . j HER & CO. IUTH CAROLINA REE ARCH A, S. C. ? ! OPEI it you have heard 1 with his other la ispection on Mond i Lexington Dispa pense or workmar mr exclusive styl< en at whate'r pric md Trimmers, M: r Prohibitionists Active. The Rev. J. L. Harley, president of the South Carolina Anti-Saloon League. was in Lexington Sunday and made two addresses in the Methedift church. In the morning he addressed an enthusiastic audience at SaxeGotha Mills. Owing to his coming had not been advertised, there was not a very large attendance. It is understood that this is the beginning of a strong fight to carry this county for prohibition in the election in August. It is stated that such men as Dr. Geo. B. Cromer, of Newberry, and the Hon. C. C. Featherstone, of Laurens, will be the leaders who will stump this county for prohibition. The Rev. Mr. Harley knows his subject well and is a very forceful speaker. He made many friends while here. He left on theft0:18 train for Charleston. NOTICE. By order of the Supervisor, notice is hereby given to all parties that all claims against Lexington County must hereafter be filed in the Supervisor's office by Saturday morning before each first Monday of the month in order to on/I onrvt?A^o 1 An iusuiu uuii^iuciauuu auu vu the first Monday. / -L. J. LANGFORD, 4w23 Supervisor. MEET ME i fitt-Mvers Our 6th Anniversary Sale, w! erful merchandising event, the mc value-giving ever held here. We' cial influence in securing immensi unassailable qualities, presenting * ing economies, so that thousands c ed to this sale. New Spring Suits Pri< In the Ready-for-Wear Depart Anniversary Celebration a beautifi Dresses. We oiler Black Taffetta and 3 creations, during the Anniversary Wash Suits are to be seen hei \\T vv t; Jiuve wintc a.uu wiuia m nu^c ues ever offered; during the Anniv while there are still great values ? We also show the newest sty! have the accredited modes, showii versary Sale; at ?25.00. Today begins our grand Spring day marks our Sixth Anniversary nerv Sale is quite fitting. We place on sale today Hats the latest models of New York air tiful. You will see displayed her : plain tailored models to those pro: : here, and in such wealth of beaut; the Carolinas. You are invited. Come viev ations which will be worn this sea ORDER I We prepay mail, express or freight c ped to any point within a radius of 600 THE JAMES L, 1638 to 1646 MainS STORE mIng FITZMAURICE ,rge business. m _i * ay, luesaay ana v tch a special invite iship in designing es. We are prepj >e you want to pay iss McWilliams o Rutland's Cleaning Tip Sale. In this issue Mr. M. E. Rutland, of Batesburg, is telling The Dispatch readers about a "Cleaning Up Sale" he has inaugurated at his mammoth store at Batesburg. Whenever Mike Rutland puts on a sale of this kind it means the saving of thousands of dolj lars to the people. All farming im: plements, buggies, wagons, harness, 1 laprobes, etc., go at astonishingly low prices. You can paint your house now and pay for it next fall if you buy your paint of Rutland during this clean up sale. Be sure to call on Rutland when in Batesburg. Fine Clothing Storr. On our trip to Columbia last week it was our pleasure to visit the opening of the new clothing firm of Scruggs & Swan. To say that the display on this occasion surpassed any thing we have ever seen is expressing it mildly. The clerks, all dressed in conventional black, were courteous and attentive to the visitors, and made every one feel that they were welcome. From four until nine, sweet strains of music pervaded the atmosphere, to the pleasure and delight of the large number of guests. This firm has begun well and if good values, coupled with courteous attention and prompt service, count for anything, the success of Scruggs & Swann is already assured. AT TAPP'S iry Sale-Hli bich is now on is the most power>st brilliant display of phenomenal ve utilized every possible eommer3 quantities of seasonable goods of i most sensational array of tempt )f people will be irrisistibly attrac- J i at Anniversary j 3es. | ment we place on sale during the < il collection of newest Suits and < dessaline Silk Dresses, really swell J Sale at from $15.00 to $18.00. J :e in greatest and best variety. < Tie, poplin and rep; greatest val- < ersary Sale, at from ?1.98 to ?0.98 j it prices up to ?18.50. \ les in Tailored Coat Suits. We : ig rare values during the Anni- j Opening Sale of Millinery. This and the Spring Opening Milliof supreme grace. We will show ' d Paris?Hats bewitchingly bcaue every shape that's new; Hats in fuseiy flowered are all to be seen y and grace as never before seen in J - the new styles?the lovely crc liuxi?\ uu uic ijuiiv w ciiuiiiv.. 3Y MAIL. 1 c m all purchases of ?5.00 or more ship- ^ miles of Columbia. TAPP COMPANY! c treet, Columbia, S. C. 1 a >H^KoS{''$& w^^WBnF JW' An ^ Wednesday March ition to come, as 4 models that you axed to make at i r. Special attenf Baltimore, and Alfred J. Fox, i Real Estate and Insurance, i LEXINGTON, - S. C. ; 124 acres, Z%. mils from Barr. \ 50 acres open land. 8 Room \ dwelling. [ 2 Barns and other out build- ; ings, easy terms. i 108 acres 4 miles from Barr > 12 acres open land near church j and school. > 1 Stationery engine 12 H. I*. > 1 Boiler, 18 H. P. \ 1 Saw Mill & Fixturs. > 194 acres n e ar S axe Gotha Mills > 165 acres one mile from Lexing- \ ton depot; 75 acres cleared; young > nrp.Vmrrl rvrpek runs through > ! place; fruit never fails. [ 20 acres near Lexington. > 69 acres 4 miles from Steedman > ?18 acres cleared. J One lot in town of Lexington. i 60 acres within one mile of 1 Arthur, 2 acres open land. Plenty | of water on the place. > One lot on Main street of Lex- > ington; good building. [ , One lot on Main street of Lex- > ington; store building and ware- > house. | . 80 acres 2 miles from Lexington ? Plenty water. Fruit never fails. > t ? ? r* 3 i oo acres near -utJAiugujn. vjvuju. . for truck. Fruit never fails. > 250 acre9 2\ miles from South- > em railway." 60 acres open land. [ Fruit never fails. Good orchard ? on the place. Two buildings. > 25 resident lots in town of Lex- [ ington. > Lot in Lexington with 3-room > dwelling. | 45 acres, 3 miles from Lexington^ \ 9 acres open land. Plenty wat^. [ 95 acres, 25 acres open land [ 35 acres round timber, 35 acres > boxed timber, 2 4-room houses, | barn and stables. Church and | school house within 2 miles of > place. [ 4 one-half acre lots on new \ street to be called Fort Street. > One large lot, 6-room dwelling > and barn on Main Street, Lex- \ ington. ? 100 acres, 30 acres open land, 1 * dwelling and barn, church and \ school within one mile, 5 miles > from Gaston, 6 miles from Swan- ( sea. | 1 acre, 5-room dwelling just > outside the incorporate limits of > ^ Lexington. [ 3 acres, good dwelling near > Lexington. > 6 lots on East Church Street, J ??mmm??I Write or call to see me I AT i THE HOME NATIONAL BANK, : Lexington, S. C ! / L J. STH D. Manufacturing Optician, 1641 Main Street, Columbia, S. C. f The onlv exclusive optical k/NtieA T ? J iiuuoc in vuiumuict. x grmu ill my glasses. I do only highdass work at reasonable 3rices. Beware of peddlers md fakirs. **1 AUseful Article. Fresh Baker's Brazil Shredded Coloanut, a seasonable article for makng delicious custards, pies and cakes, it the Bazaar. <