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|S8^ LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1921. NUMBERS.
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'tot you to bring me a gold
t~&nd -some apples too. I have
iseen you at all I will sit up
to dome and see you. I would
rjr glad if you would bring m>
sister a doll withv 6urly hair and
ALICE KYZER.
Mg|r",' Deaf S&nta Claus:?I am a little
Hp|^: &&' X tvact you to bring me a
I ^^^^Ul^ ^tid a paper cap pistol and some
and nuts. By by, Santa Claus.
Iur Santa:?I am a little girl three j
?" olijj have never seen you yet. '
going to sit tip and see you this!
XC yon can I want you to bring,
t^ng\tyrtffe and two chairs;
doll,7 as : she is
Hall ^er selection. Now
y ^. ^ !\? ' ^ . ?
ingr rtie ati air rifle
o shoot in it, and
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Bp'- '
R-; , GUbert, S. C? Dec. 12, 1921.
. y ^ ?ornethirg. /am not going
oatk you for much, because I know
JXOw it is. Money is hard to get these*
Byfe: ; ^Uqrs?<and when you get it you want to
BSJfcPlease bring me a pretty
so that I can learn to play
also some apples, oranges and
things. You needn't
p{t l>rl^ rae a doll, because 1 am most
iVtftO My tor ft, AO pleaae bring me just
Bp: <\ yhat X asked tor, and I will apprefl[|P^it)
for I have never had any
EK: .^nd so brihg '^pae, oiks.'-- If you don't
K bring me a
If; m?B? pfas?, *n^?^6w me how
Bfcr. ? ^ 4 1 anything
Hp Jabdttt It. WeTh -gi^ss. f will have to
Bp' do news is scarc^. * v'
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1^ ? - ^exin^ton, S .0., Dec. 11, 1921. T'
:15MjairS. Stoin^ik:??X.. jam a little i^irl
I wa^tyoiX to bring
, me a doll with long curly ^hair/and a
v. <3E9?0 ' bed, f ?^e jap^^, ^)ranges arid
candy. Please <ie Su&^get. me..
Yourjittle girV^
' ' CECIL STBELS,;
Lexington, & - *,'Dee^H, 1921. ..
. Dear Santa:?--We-- ar^ two.y little
boySc I am five years old. X want
?-ttan bring me a cap pistol, some
ip apjfies, oranges s$nd candy and fires'
cracker*. Jfx little brother is 3 years
B oiir aiwDwants a little wagon, some
^^^V^^^^^^^OT^e^and candy. So be
L. M. and B^YAN STEELE.
fl Steedman, S. C., Dec. 10, 1921.
Dear Santa Clausj?-I will write and
{ let you know w^ajt;,to bring me and
I my three Utt|^r<&feters, Clga, Anna
May and Nadiae.
; Bring me a little airplaine. ham
'% mer and a little wagon. Bring my
^ little sisters pretty presents; a pretty
dol for Nadine. ' We will be good and
? ^ .have a good warm fire to warm by
'when you come Christmas.
f Your little friend.
II t WILUAM KENNETH KYZEK.
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I Dear Santa:?I hope you haven'?
[ forgotten me.
I
b Please bring me a lot of nice thing:
I - like you always do. I would iikE??
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very much to have some embroidery
hoops, shoeB with white tops and a
gold chain for my necklace. And anything
else you think a little girl eight
years old should hove.
With best wishes and many thanks,
Yours lovingly,
GRETCHEN MILLER.
Lexington, S. C., Dec. 10, 1921.
Dear Santa:?I am a little girl
seven years old and go to school every
day. New will you please bring me
a doll with black curly hair and a I
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carriage for her also. I have a I
brother five years old and he wants j
you to bring him an automobile that
will be big enough to ride in. Please
bring me some fruit also, that will
be all I want this time.
Katherine iahd Lanair Shealv.
Leesvllle, S. C., Dec. 9, 1921
Dear Santa:?I am a little bo?
seven years old and going to school.
Dove my teaQher and little school
mdtes. Hope you will not forget any
-of us. . 5
I want a rifle and shells, firecrack;$rr
and roman candles. ^Jso apples.
aep^uj^s and 'a lot of other nice things,
f-iJ^^rry. Christmas to Santa Claus.
WALTER LOWELL SHEALY.
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v Dear Santa Claus:?I am writing
lyou about Christmas for it is nearly
liere. I have three little brothers
and' one litle sister. Be sure and
fome to see us. We are living . at
nl?/*A nn T>pnnt street. V.v
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JAMES LEWIS ,STfifiLE.V
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Dear Santa:?I am a girl eleven,
years old. I am going to tell you
what I want for Christmas. I want
you, to bring me a story book and
dso^re candy and oranges, apples and
huts: Do not forget my little brother,'
Julian Shiill.
AJttftE LOU SHULL.
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, Dear Santa:?I am a little boy six
years old. I am going to tell you
what I want for Christmas. I want
mo'n Trinfith "oreran and
JVU VV ?/4 *i?o 44.V _-wsome
apples, oranges, raisins, nuts,
candy and some firecrackers.
And please remember the little orphan
children.
LEON SHULL.
Lexington, S. C., Dec. 7, 1921.
Dear Santa:?1 am a little girl eight
years old in the 2nd grade. Please
bring mc some fruit, nuts, candy, a
silk handkerchief and a good book
My little brother is in the first
grade and can't write you. tie says
tell you to please bring him a toy
car, a book, candy, oranges and raisins.
NANCY REBECCA SMITH.
Gilbert, S. C.? Dec. 7, 192.1."
.Dear Santa:
I want you to bring me a doll, some
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oranges, apples, nuts, candy* bananas
and some firecrackers. Well I must
close. ... . ... . , . . ?
*' BLANCH. McCARTH A,
.. . Lexington, k C.t Dec. 12,, 1921.,
Dear Santa:?-We are little brothers
five arid three . years old. I "want^ a
black pony with good eyes and*.Dial
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wrnts a red nonv that don't kick-UP.
.'andall- kinds of . good candies and
fruits. vv ( ...
FRANK AND DIAL PRICE.
Lexington; 3- C., Dec. 12, 1921.
Dear Santa: ..
I guess you will be surprised to get
a letter from me. Santa, I am not
going to ask for so much but I want
you to bring me a pair of gloves and
a ring. And bring all the fruit and
, candy you can find. I will close for
this time.
Vnupe fpiilv
MARY SUE PRICE.
Lexington, S. C., Dec. 12, 1921.
Dear Santa:?I am a little boy three
years old and I want you to bring me
a pair of harness for old "Bill" and
please don't forget the whip; and remember
Vance he wants animal
crackers.
KENTON ROOF.
Lexington, s , uec. u.
Dear Santa:?I am going to tel1
you what I want for Christmas. I
want a sleepy doll with black curly
hair, and I want some oranges, apples,
candy and nuts.
Well, that is all I will ask for this
time. Do not forget me, Santa.
Your friend,
SUDELLA SHEALY.
Lexington, S. C., Dec. 13. 1921.
Dear Santa Claus:?I am a little
boy just , in the first grade. I do not
want you to forget me. I want you
to bring me a motith organ, a horn,
_i ....
a little horse and wagon and some
marbles, some apples, oranges and
nuts.
Tour little friend.
C. W. HARMAN.
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| Dear Santa:?I am a litle girl ten.,
[ years old. I am going to tell you |r
what I want for Chirstmas. I want
| you to bring me a piano and I want
| vyou to bring some apples and oranges,
raisins, nuts, candy and some firecrcckers.
Please remember the little
orphan children.
COPwINE SHULL.
j SCHOOL NEWS j
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|By JULIl'S E. SHARPE, Conntj j
| Superintendent of Education. |
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The teachers of the County held a
meeting' in the Batesburg-Leesville
High scholo building last Saturday.
The meeting was attended by 45 Lexington
county teachers. The program
was much enjoyed. Prof. Scott, Superintendent
of the Batesburg-LeesVille
system spoke on "Types of
Teachers," followed by County Sup-enirtendent
Sharpe, who spoke on the
need of the County Teachers Associ-|
itibh. 1 Th1> speaker of the occasion
was"'Br. Heed;Smith of the -.Universityj
of Spirth Carolina^ facuity/who stfoke1
tinTax Refwimv^ Dr. Srriith's address
was a masterpiece on this particular |
subject which' is of so much interest
to the publtff at large. At the conclusion
of^TDr. Smith's address those
present went-into a business session at
jtfhfeh time # tlie association was re-<&)5&ni2&d
with1 the following officers!
>eiecfed:V Prof. C. S. Addy of the
Lexington High school, president;
Miss Ellen Hendrix of Lexington,
vice president; Prof. J. E. R. Kyzer,
treasurer; Miss Annie Lou Tayipr;
f
secretary'. A program committee and
an executive committee will be appointed
by the president. It was de-.
to hnlrl thp nevt mpfttinfi' in ,
the ^Lexington high school building
on January 14th. After the business
session was over the visitors were
served with an excellent dinner by
the domestic science department ol
the Batesburg-Leesville high school
The day was a most enjoyable one
and those who did not attend missed
a fine, meeting. It is a source ol.
much, regret to note the number , ol
teachers present when we have about
two hundred and fifteen teachers in
the county. But then we know tha.
We have those among us who cannoi
give any time to bettering themselves
and think of the dollar only when ii
comes to teachnig. Only by attendance
upon these meetings, can we
make them a success. It is hoped
that a large attendance will be present
at the next meeting.
The county superintendent in com
pany with Mr. D. L, Lewis visited
twenty-three schools during the firsi
Week. Mr. Lewis could stay only one
Week. The county- superintendent
visited eleven schools the second week
and hopes to complete the rural graded
schools this week. The other
school^ need not feel:slighted as thej
I will be visited later. The rural graded
schools are the ones being looked
after at 'this time.
The teachers will be paid up in
full for Christmas. This ought to
come as glad news as there has been
very litle delay and hold-up of the
paj'ment of school warrants this year.
A FINE PORKER.
.Mr. D. P. Adams Tuesday butchered
a fine hog. 13 months old, which
weighed G7G pounds. The porker war
a Duroc-Jersey.
NOTICE?DEBTORS ANI) CREDITORS.
All persons having claims of any
nature against the estate of G. .T. Wingard.
deceased, will present them
properly attested to L. Augustus Wingard.
executor, and those in any way
indebted to said estate will make payment
on or before January 15. 1921
to the undersigned. L. AUGUSTUS
WI NO A It D. Executor.
I Jan 15.
SUGGESTS PLANS j
TO REDUCE TAXES |
Adoption of a resolution or platform
seeking to reduce the property
tax and the choosing of permanent
officers t o work for a better tax system
in South Carolina were the main
actions of a conference of citizens here
yesterday morning. They were called
together to discuss tax problems.
As finally adopted the platform of
the conference suggests as means for j
remedying the present property tax
the following new taxes: A tax on
gasoline, the amount to be fixed bv
the legislature; an occupation tax,
an inheritance tax, an increase in
the corporation licenes tax, passage
of the constitutional amendments
proposed at the last session of the
legislature that would give the legislature
leeway in determining the tax
evatom a lnvnrv tav and an itifnmf I
tax based on the federal government-1
returns not exceeding 10 per cent,
of that paid to the federal government.
Practically all details cf thi:
program were left in the hands of the
legislature, the conference merely
suggesting the above changes as possible
remedies.
After the adoption of the program
a resolution calling for rigid economy i
in the state government and in the
appropriation bill next session war
adopted. This resolution was introduced
by L. A. Manning of Latta.
Several features of the program
came in for considerable discussion,
especially the income tax. After a
warm debate the income tax was
placed in the suggestions by a majority
of one vote, B. F. McLeod of
Charleston having offered this as an
added item. The original program as
offered by Mayor H. C. Harveley oi
Greenville did not include the income
and luxury taxes. W. Bratton De"Loach
of Camden introduced the luxury
tax clause.
Elect Hartsville Man.
Following the adoption of the program
C. W. Coker of Hartsville was
unanimously elected permanent chairman
of the conference. Mr. Coker
was not present, but is deeply interested
in the work and no doubt will
-give" hruisik ?f bis time to carrying -out
the .program.. He left his home yes
' ? PnlnmKio Vkiif Hilt
ICrQciy morning iui vuiuiumau, U-UV v?%?V
to automobile troubles, had not ar
rived when the meeting adjourned at
2 o'clock. Mrs. F. S. Munsell of Columbia
was chosen vice chairman,
she having been nominated by E. TV,
Dabbs of Mayesville. Mr. Dabbs was
nominated by Mayor Harveley, but
he declined and insisted upon the
election of Mrs. Munsell. An executive
committee, one member from
each congresional district, was chosen
as follows:;' B. F. McLeod, First dis
' trictv J.T D; ProtlirOj secona; u.
Wharton, Third; Mayor H. C. Harveley,
Fourth; W. B. DeLoach, Fifth;
C. P. Hodges, Sixth; E. W. Dabbs,
Seventh. This committee will choose
a secretary. Following the general
conference,' the committee met and
began the work of carrying - out the
program. The chairman and vice
chairman were made members of the
executive committee.
B. W. Crouch of Saluda wanted the
conference to adopt a resolution calling
on the general assembly not to
S3 naft flrtfl r.pxt vear."
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but the resolution was never put and
died a natural death. "Mr." Crouch
was strongly against the imposition
of any further ta*es, but wanted to
reduce the present burden. "Constructive
legislation has ruined the
state," Mr. Crouch said.?The State.NEW
TREATY SIGNED.
As a result of the Conference on
Limitations of Armaments, a treaty
has been negotiated between the
United States, Great Britian, Japan
and France, whereby the powers involved
agree to respect each others
territory and to consult together in
case of aggression by any othei
power. The agreement has been
signed in behalf of the powers interested.
It must be ratified by the
I'nited States senate.
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NEW STATUS FOR IRELAND
A treaty has been negotiated whereby
there is created The Irish Fret
State, giving to Ireland dominion
status in the commonwealth of Ore at
Britian. The treaty has yet to he
ratified by the Irish and English parliaments.
The Irish parliament appears
to be divided, but ratification*
by the English parliament appear,
certain.
D. E. HAMMC
BY GEORG
D. E. Hammond, one of the* best
}<nown and most popular citizens oi
t ; *. ~ ~ . t.-oo oli.it Ti v
-Lit? A111&LUIl lUUill.t, ?ao oiiu?.
Vnorning by George W. Miller, also
well known. The affair occurred
[ near Miller's home, several miles
j from Gilbert. The shooting was
i-done with a double barreled shot gun
three shots being fired, all of which
I took effect. Mr. Hammond's right
arm was terribly lacerated, though
I the physicians are hopeful that thev j
| will be able to save it. Another load j
' made a glancing wound in the abdo|
'men, while a third load entered Mr.
I Hammond's face.
[. Details of the shooting- are rathei
| meager. From what^could be learned i
it appears that Mr. Miller had been
cutting a road through lands claimed
by Mr. Hammond. The latter on
Tuesday morning went in an auto-j
mobile to his place and took the mat- j
ter up with Mr. Miller. The difficulty
had apparently been settled
and Mr. Hammond made ready tc
leave. Later, however, Miller ap-j
DEATH OF DAVID EFIRD HOOK. !
David Efird Hook departed from
i this world December 2. He had
been in ill health for about three
years, but his death came as a dis- J
,tinct shock to every noe. !
' Mr. Hook was greatly loved by all
in the community. He was especially
endeared to 'children. Tiny tots pass'
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school always called him "Uncle J
Dave.'" He was not *only loved bj j
children but by all who knew him. i
Mr. Hook was a farmer until ill
health caused him to retire. After retiring
from the farm he kept a store
Mr. Hook was born in Lexington
county in 1872, thereby making his
stay on earth 49 years, and he spent
his entire life at his old home place
with his mother and brother. He
.was ,a .member of Mount Hermon
Lutheran church.
He is survived by his mother, one
sister, Mrs. D. K. Hook, and three
brothers, Hampton Hook of Lexington
county, Alvin Hook of Columbia
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and v\ in hook ui ouuuoiuu, a
nessee. Besides these he leaver
many relatives and friends throughout
Lexington county and Columbia tc
mourn his death.
Funeral services were conducted a
Mount Hermon church December 3
;at 4' o'clock. Interment in the family
burying ground. The following
acted as pallbearers: Julius Arehaert,
Ray Bouknight, Lonnie Frye, Eugene
Hook, Quitman Mathias and Sam
'Roof.
ENTERTAINMENT AT GILBERT.
An interesting programme will bt
rendered by the pupils of the Gilber:
1 Tr'-J nvoni'nc nppf>mber 23
; SCnuui JC ^ HAajr
at 7:30. The public is cordially invited
by the Ladies' School Improvement
League, under the auspices or
which .the entertainment is being
given. .' ' ' " *' ' ' *' '
A FPfE TURNIP. '
The Dispatch-Keiws man 'i3 under
many obligations to Mrs. S. P. Slice
of Chapin for a very fine turnip, the
largest we have, ever seen. The weight
of the turnip including the top was!
13 3-4 pounds. It was of the White
Ess variety, and notwithstanding it:
enormous size was as tender anc
[ sweet as any turnip we have eve;
tasted.
MAUDE MOORE ACQUITTED.
!
Maude Moore, who was tried las.
J week in Knoxville, Tenn., for the kill|
ing of Leroy Harth. a former Lex!
ingtonian, was acquitted. The killing
j created quite a sensation at the time
{ Maud Moore escaped and fled tc
i u'oakinnrfr.n cm to ivherp she married
|v? aoxiiti^ ?.vn ^WM w , ?
a Mr. Stubbs. She was finallj* ar:
rested and brought to trial, being acI
ouitted.
A NXOU VCUM EXT.
| Mr. and Mrs. Charlie i\ MCartha
j announce the wedding of their daughter,
Miss Ethel McCartha, t;> Mr
i
j Silas Keisler. The wedding will tak?
j place sometime during the Christ ma:
j holidays.
i
)ND SHOT
E W. MILLER
peared from his house with a shotgun
and proceeded to open fire.
In the absence of Dr. Smith of Gil
bert, Dr. G. F. Roberts attended the
j wounded man and made him as com,
fortable as possible. Later he was removed
to Columbia for hospital treat*
| ment under the care of Dr. Smith. At
I last accounts he was doing as w^l
as the painful nature of his wounds
would permit.
Mr. Hamtnond is married and lives
at Gilbert, where he conducts a large
mercantile establishment and is interested
in farming operations. He is
also president of the Bank of Gilbert,
and is highly esteemed by his neighbors
and people throughout the
county.
Mr. Miller is also well known in
the section where he lives, near Gilbert.
He is a farmer, and is married,
having a wife and twelve children.
Soon after the shooting Miller sur- ' l
rendered to a posse of Gilbert citizens,
who went to arrest him. He was immediately
placed in jail to await the
lesult of Mr. Hammond's wounds.
AUDITOR'S 1022 SCHEDULE
In accordance with law in reference
to the assessment and taxation
of real and personal property the
county auditor or his assistant will
be and attend the following named
places for the fiscal year 1922. Come
prepared to name township and school
district. Also the number of acres
and buildings, as well as automobiles,
make and model.
First Week.
Irmo?Thursday, P. M., January 5.
Chapin?Friday and Saturday,
January 6-7. . f ' *3
Second Week.
Edmund?Monday A. M., January 9.
Gaston?Monday P. M., January 9.
Swansea?Tuesday and Wednesday,
January 10-11.
rrKn?*o/1 off Tannorv 1 9 " .
rcnuil-"luuiouaj , uJ ^
Steadman?Friday A. M., January
Samaria?Friday P. M., , January
13. /
Crout's Store?Saturday A. M., Jan
Thiru Week.
Batesburg?-Tuesctc ^vQd Wednesday,
January 17-18. H
Leesville?Thursday and Friday, ^
January 19-20.
Fourth Week.
Summit, Tuesday A. M., January 24.
Gilbert?Tuesday, P. M., January " +
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24. |v
Ed. Addy's?'Wednesday A. M.f Jan*
narv 25. *' ' |
j Franklin Keisler's?Wednesday P.
M., January 25.
Cayce?Thursday P. M., January 26. ' H
New Brookland?Friday and Satur- V
day, January 27-28.; ^
Red Bank?Tuesday, January 31.
At Lexington Court House all days
not included in above schedule from
'January 1st to February 20, when
50 per cent .penalty will be added for
failure to make returns.
Poll tax from 21 to 60 years.
Road tax from 18 to 55 years. ;
Dog tax (6 mos. old), $1.25.
W.D.DENT. | Mg
' > County Auditor. '7
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A JfLAl AI M ; JuviLiriJu A h
There will be a play, "That Rascal
Pat" given at: St. Michael's school .
Friday night, December 23. . There
will also be other entertainments.
Admission for play 10 and 15 cents.
SCHOOOL ENTERTAINMENT.
The public is cordially invited to attend
a box party at Cross Roade
school house on Thursday night, December
22. Refreshments will be
served beginning- at 5 o'clock promptly.
Proceeds will go for payment on
SCHOOL'ENTERTAINMENT.
There ' will'be an dyster supper,
chicken stew and also roasted pork at
Fair view school house on Thursday
night, December. 22. Refreshments
will also be served. The public is
cordially invited to come and enjoy
time.
CHRISTMAS EXERCISES.
There will be Christmas exercises
at St. John's church. Calk Road,