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The Lexington Bispatch G. M. Harman, Editor aod Publisher D. R. Haltiwanger, Assistant Editor. Entered at the Post Office at Lexington, S. C., as second class matter. The subscription price of the Dispatch is $1 a year; 50 cents for six months; 25 cents for three moniiis?invariably cash in advance. CIRCULATION 2,325. Wednesday, March 31, 1909. ITow For "Watoi works. In answer to the call made through The Dispatch last week, a large and entnusiasuc uieeuug ui t,iuuvu? the town was held in Roof's hall on Monday night to consider the advisability of securing waterworks and electric lights. Mayor John J. Taylor called the meeting to order and announced the purpose of the gathering. The meeting was organized by the election of Hon. S. J. Leaphart as ehairman and D. R. Halliwanger -secretary. The matter was discussed fully and ; freely by those who were in favor of the proposition and by those who opposed it. There was a difference of opinion as to the town being able to secure both waterworks and electric lights, the greater majority being in , . favor of waterworks only, and it was Anally decided to allow the chair to % appoint a committee to secure estimates and enquire into the cost of enatalling a water system. The chairman named the following committee: C. M. Efird, W. P. Roof, Samuel B. George, W. W. Barre and J. Simon Oaughman. (The committee is to secure all data incident to the cost of securing waterworks and an electric light plant and report at a subsequent meeting to be called by the chairman. _ I Ife is indeed gratifying to those of B9 who have favored the move for many years to see the nnasaal amount of interest manifested at the meeting. Mrs. Armor Coming. Mrs. Mary Harris Armor, president of the Georgia Women's Christian I Temperence Union and said to be the J "finest platform speaker since Francis j Willard," will deliver a lecture in the | Methodist church in this place on the night of April 16th, in the inteie9t of prohibition. Mrs. Armor is undoubtedly one of the most gifted women in the world, here lectures having created interest all over the United States. She is said to be a spell-binder, and it goes without saying that a large crowd will be ont to hear her. Regular communication of Pomaria Lodge No. 151, A. F. M., will convene in Masonic Hall, Peak, Saturday, 3rd April, 1909, at 7 o'clock, p. m. The M. M. degree will be conferred. Visiting brethren welcome. ' John C.' Swygert, Master. CLOTHES F( ???????? Everyone wants nev Clothes for Easter and * we are ready to till th* 1 Clothing wants of even man and boy in and J T -/-?n I ftrUlILKI JUCAJUI^lVU. We wish to call spe< cial attention to our very ; large line of Boys' Kne< Pant Suits, sizes 2 1-' to 17, and Youths' Lonj Pants Suits, sizes 15 t( 19. At prices to pleas< you. Shipments are comin< in almost daily of all th< newest things in Men an< ! Boys' Oxfords, Hats Shirts, Ties, Tnderweai etc. We can fill you every need in wearin; %/ < apparrel from head t foot at lowest prices. ' Made to Measure" E. C. DREI OUTFITTERS FOR / LEXINCT ?? HWEggH???BMBMS?G??PB Notice to L quor Dealers. | r In accordance with the terms of the i i Dispensary Law now in force, you are | hereby requested to submit bids for i the following kinds and qualities of ! liquors, beer and wines, to be furnl ished to the State of South Carolina, : for use of the County Dispensary Board of Lexington County, to wit: Corn whiskey, 70 to 85 proof, in | gallons, quarts, pints, )u pints. Give age and proof. Rye whiskey, 70 to So proof, in gallons, quarts, pints, }.l pints. Give j age and proof. Rum', 70 to 8-5 proof, in quarts, pints, pints. Give ago and proof. Gin, 70 to 85 proof, in quarts, pints, pints. Give age and proof. Apple, peach and banana brandy, 80 proof, in quarts, pints, y.z pints. Give age and proof. Alcohol, in gallons, quarts, pints. Give age and proof. The above described goods must be standard measurement in quantity, and be pub up iu glass, labeled and sealed. Bids are also requested on standard and well known brands of rye, corn,Scotch whiskies, brandy, gin, rum, j wines, beer. Give age and proof. i Bidders are requested to price their goods per gallon, quart, pint and half pint, instead of per dozen, per case, | etc. All goods must be furnished in compliance with and subject to the terms and conditions of the Dispensary Law of 1907, and bidders ihust conform to the following rules, to wit: 1. Bids shall be sealed, and there shall be no mark or sign upon the envelope indicating the name of the bidder. 2. Bids must be sent by express or registered mail to E. L. Wingard, Treasurer of Lexington County, Lexington, S. C. 3. Contracts will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, the Board reserving the right to reject any and all bids, or any part thereof. 4. All goods to be delivered f. o. b. Lexington, S. C., to be paid for within 90 days from receipt thereof. Bids will be opened at our office at Lexington, C. H., S. C., at 11 o'clock a. m., May 3rd, 1909. R. L. KEISLER, J. L. SHULER, A. B. BACHMAN, County Dispensary Board for Lexington County. March 29th, 1909. Box Party. Wc have been requested to announce that the ladies of the Pelion Baptist church will give a box party at Pelion school house on Saturday night before Easter, the proceeds to go to the benefit of the Baptist church. Everybody cordially invited to attend. Bottle drinks of all kinds and flavors will be found at the Bazaar Fountain. On ice in season. )R EASTEfi irments Our Specialty. 4ER & CO. I MEN AND BOYS. I ON, S. C. I A Noted. Corner Sol'. | The well known property of the old firm of Piatt, Hook and Shull, Columbia, recently changed hands having been purchased by capitalist of that city and will be greatly improved. | The noted wagon yard which has been ; the stopping place for our people for years when camping in Columbia, will soon be dotted with stores, new j buildings already going up. This prop! erty has been known for many years as the Piatt, Hook and Shull corner, j This firm now composed of young Lexingtonians starting in business about 40 years ago with little capital but with good judgment and an eye to business, they become popular grocerymen of Columbia, and well did they succeed until their accumulations and investments grew into valuable property. In 1000 the firm sold out their business. Mr. Sanders Hook | ar.d Mr. Julian Shull retiring, Mr. W. I Piatt a clever and popular business j man, engaged in the dry goods busi ness, taking an a partner ins son, a young man full of business, and today they need 110 introduction or commendation from our pen for they are wide and favorably known to our i people. Their business is a success { and continues to grow, f. Mr. Julian Shull a member of the old firm died recently, and the sale was made for a division. The lot and buildings brought $65,000 which is evidence of how well these gentlemen, managed their business. Mr. Sanders Hook, a genial and clever gentleman, resides on upper main street. A Bride Sprains Her Ankle. While changing from one train to another a few days ago a bride wrenched her ankle very badly. She was afraid she would be lame for some time for the ankle pained her and was swelling rapidly. One of her fellow passengers brought her a bottle of Sloan's Liniment. The Liniment stopped the pain at once and took down the swelling and next day her ankle was almost as strong as ever. Mr. L. Roland Bishop of Scranton, Pa., says:?"On the 7th of this present month, as I was leaving the building at noon for lunch, I slipped and :?t. t 1611) spraining my wusu x iciuiucu in the atternoon, and at foar o'clock I could not hold a pencil in my hand. I returned home at five o'clock and purchased a bottle of Sloan's Liniment and used it five or six times before I went to bed, and the next day I was able to go to work and use my i hand as usual. I thought sure I would be laid up, and as we are busy I was j very much worried. I cheerfully recommend Sloan's Liniment to all persons who may injure themselves in any way." J. L. Mimnaugk & Co. While in Columbia last week on matters of business, the Editor took occasion to visit the mammoth department store of J. L. Mimnaugh & Co. Mr. Mimnaugh is now having completed a 30-foot annex, three stories high with basement, in order to meet the demands of his ever growing trade. We have never seen such an array of goods?such an array of values?irresiscable bargains, as is now shown at this great establishment. The millinery department at Mimnaugh's surpasses in beauty and loveliness all previous efforts, and the ladies in charge are kept busy from early morning until late at night filling ihe orders for Easter hats that are coming in from every section and quarter of Columbia and the Carolinas. To say that Mimnaugh leads in style and price, is but voicing the senti ments of the hundreds ot ladies who visit this department every hour in the day. Mimnaugh has the be9t and most up-to-date ladies' made suit department in the south. Here you will find everything in the ready-to-wear line from the simplest child's dress to the mo9t elaborate dress made; any shirt wai9t and underwear desired, and it will pay you to visit Mimnaugh's before buying any article in this line. The prices will do the rest. The line of dress goods carried by Mimnaugh is the equal of any store in the state. A'l that's newest and best in silks, wash goods, suitings, etc., and the prices are 90 low that you can't resist the temptation to buy. It is needless to attempt to describe the many new things to be seen at this great store now, for it would take columns to give anything like a fair idea 01 what really is in store for those who visit Mimnaugh's before making their purchases. But we will add that you can find anything for man, woman or child, and'thousands of articles for every member ot the household and all at prices that will appeai to your purse strings. At The Lyric. This week "The Lyric" theatre in Columbia, is presenting a series of attractions, which is, by far, the be9t ever seen in Columbia. So large have the crowds grown that it has become necessary for the manager to allow j only a full house to enter at one time j preventing the rush. The best acroI bats, the best dancers, the be.-t singers, the best music, the best comedians 011 the road, all appear at The Lyric, and the price of admission is j so small that every one can afford to enjoy an evening of fun and amusement. Our citizen * while in Columbia will find The Lyric theatre an ideal place to while away the hours. ?~??3 0 L U M 0 i We have opened our Mev will be pleased fur our Le> get their new hat. It give: nounce to our friends that o t TT grand success. VV e are s Dry Goods, Notions, Clothii ting, Art Squares and Rugs We have in stock a big Suits at $8.50, and 100 B< $1.75 each, all wool. Call and see us want. We are a and here t Mr. W. 0. Eaminer "Making Good" in the Philippines. The many friends, as well as his comrades in the Spanish-American war of Mr W. O. Kaminer will be pleased to learn of the high station he has attainted in the Philippine Islands. He has recently been appointed treasurer of Rizal Province at a handsome salary as will be seen from the following which appeared in the Manilla Daily Bulletin under date of Friday, January 15, of this year: " Aetinc Treasurer W. O. Kaminer. of Rizai Province, has been appointed treasurer by resolution of the commission. Mr Kaminer has been acting treasurer since the resignation or Mr Emery a year ago, and his been so entirely statissactory in every way that the commission determined to make the appointment a permanent one. Mr Kaminer has been receiving the duties of the office." Mr Kaminer left Lexington nine years ago to join the Spanish-Americn army. He enlisted in the hospital corps^ j serving as steward for three years, j when he received an honorable dis- j charge. For several years he was j MEET ME Easte, 4 ' 1 ' |f| / " 'i. ? 1>? ' * r?fprifih. / *: 4? \K ??*f# fittrlrrt w t# Newest Furnishi You should see our Easter lac values in ribbon, hosierv at lowes ' v of new eroods iust in, ready for the > pi 'y in Wash Goods ever seen in 1 Dress Goods, L We have the values in any g you to take advantage now of the and see them whether you buy or Shoes! Sho In our Shoo Department we wear for ladies, gents, and ehildri competition. ORDER I We prepay mail, express or freight < J peel to any point within a radius of tiOC THE JAMES L, 1638 to 1646 MainS 1 j A, S. C. ? i i i' Millinerv Department and I ! ; in "'ton friends to call and ; s ns Great pleasure to an- | > j i I ur Millinery Opening* was a i bowing grand bargains in j lg for Men and Bovs, Matbargain in Mens ?12.50 m' Knee Pants Suits at %j for anything you Iways the same ;o remain. assistant superintendent of the normal schools of Rizal Province, later accepting the position of chief clerk in the treasurer's office. For the past year he has been acting treasurer of the Province. MrKaminerisason ofMrandMrsG. A. Kaminer, of this place. He is only thirty years of age. About two years ago he was married to Miss Edna Ross, a niece of Judge Ross, of Portlann. Orgon, who was a teacher in norman schools under the superintendency of Mr. Kaminer. Mr and Mrs Kaminei, with their interesting little daughter, will sail [ from Manilla within the next few days for a visit of several weeks to Mr Kaminer's old home here. ? ITsw Seasonable Goods. Mr. T. Hayne Williams in this issue announces to the trade, the many values he has now on display at his store. Everything new and up-fodate at prices that are bound to please the closest buyers. Be sure to call and see Hayne. Subscribe to the Dispatch. AT TAPP'S p Hats The charm of style in Esater Millinery reaches it's perfection in the beautiful and gorgeous creations we ofTer for Easter. Millinery stylos this season are a wide and picturesque departure from those heretofore. The daring conceptions are beautiful and seen here in models that please. Come here for your hats. ings For Women ics and embroideries, neckwear" t prices, beautiful belts aud a lot : season. We have the finest dismiss city and the prices please. inens and Silks rade, color or shade and it will pay se extraordinary bargains. Come not. I es!! Shoes!!! have the very latest styles in foot- 1 n and our prices meet the closest ! j BY MAIL. Dn all purchases of So.00 or more ship- | i miles ot Columbia. TAPP COMPANY1 Itreet, Colrmbia, S, C. j^>r' 6 ? C?l:.?3i>. 1 S C 2 j istis^ioeiKfcv^resat'.i 9 ? I THERE'S JUST fcO GETTING 1 AWAY FROf^ F ACTS. ^ When I stand square on both. f."et 9 and tell you I am selling better ? harness for less money than you ever paid before. I'm telling facts w ?and I can prove it. | Neighbor, don't buy a thing in a ! the harness line 'till you get my 9 ; prices. Here are a few: & Plow Collars at SOc. a Plow Bridles at 75c. a ?2.50 Leather Collars at.. St .50. p LET'S HELP THE F?ULE 1 ' 1W8LSE W. MARTIN, 1 1118 Plain St., Columbia, S. C. 1 i yam&BESi&HRMiM&r utrKm. 'mtosaszasaasaa^ft ,l_I i Alfred J. Fox, | I Real Estate and Insurance, : | LEXINGTON, S. C. ; I ? > < 124 acres, 33^ mils from Barr. > < 50 acres open land. 8 Room > J dwelling. | < 2 Barns and other out build- > < ings, easy terms. > | 108 acres 4 miles from Barr | i 12 acres open land near church > < and school. > ! 1 Stationery engine 12 H. P. j i 1 Boiler, 18 H. P. > < 1 Saw Mill & Fixturs. > * ?proa r>pnr Sqtp finf,Tin Mills *mm I ( 165 acres one mile from Lexing- \ < ton depot; 75 acres cleared; young > j orchard; creek runs tlirough > < place; fruit never fails. | , | < 20 acres near Lexington. > J 69 acres 4 miles from Steedman > \i ?18'acres cleared. \ < One lot in town of Lexington. > J 60 acres within one mile of 1 < Arthur, 2 acres open land. Plenty [ I < of water on the place. j | One lot on Main street of Lex- > i ington; good building. ] < One lot on Main street of Lex- i II ington; store.building and ware | { house. | ? | < 80 acres 2 miles from Lexington i j ] Plenty water. Fruit never fails. > i ( 85 acres near Lexington. Good | I < for truck. Fruit never fails. > j | 250 acres 2i miles from South- ? j < era railway. 60 acres open land. J { < 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 water. [ i 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 i J place. [ ( 4 one-half acre lots on new [ ( street to be called Fort Street. i ! One large lot, 6-room dwelling [ i and barn on Main Street, Lex- > < ington. i j 100 acres, 30 acres open land, J < dwelling and barn, church and > < school within one mile, 5 miles > | from Gaston, 6 miles from Swan- [ < sea. , < 1 acre, 5-room dwelling just i ] outside the&ncorporate limits of [ < Lexington. ( < 3 acres, good dwelling near > | Lexington. > , 6 lots on East Church Street, y' J < ???^ ! Write or call to see me ' ! AT I i THE HOME i NATIONAL BANK, ! ! Lexington, S. C t iinwuuuimiiwimnniM L. J. BOBBINS, Ref. D. Manufacturing Optician, I ! 1641 Main Street, Columbia, S. C. I The onlv exclusive optical house in Columbia. I grind -11 1 T J 1 , _.1 a,n my glasses, j. uo omy nign- A class work at reasonable prices. Bewrare of peddlers and fakirs. ATJsefai Articb. Fresh Baker's Brazil Shredded Cocoanut, a seasonable article for making delicious custards, pie-? ai>d ( akes, at the Bazaar.