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Ips4 Ww Bispatrlt-^mts L^f |lf VbjjpiE NO. 52. LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1921. NUMBER 9. | Letters to De . t&^ngtoh, 8. C., Dec. IS; 1921; hope yau wia come P; .V % wish it would snow diy. I want you to bring B&fSfe * ifetty doll and $, doll carriage JwP Christmas, a*i some oranges, apand candy, too. I want to pjpi Itpretty Christmas tree. Good| I HELEN OSWALD. aim' a little girl and you to bring me a doll baby gr - pendti -box and some apples, to bring my little sis j?r |y|n baby with curly hair. And ' . - KYZER. B* Jg am a little girl and fe years old. I want me some apples and jb^ng me some oranges and fc-:>Sriies wbri't ask for much but please don't forget me. prom your little girl, / ' ' ^VELYN KYZER. 3. V-, Pec- 20; 1921. | jBU&:?I am a little girl six - have been going to school KLlmj^gV'e - learned to write so you see and tell you what 1 want, a sleepy don with hair, or*P#?* and other fruits. V anxious to see pr^u;; dear old I ' VE&NONA "ROOF. ' t 'wAtit' a cap pistol P" k HAROLD LONG. B. C., Dec. 17, 1921. Kre'^pBiWfc^y.V''^KT4f-'i"*? v >.-v. ..... , JXDewrl5anta:--I am a little boy nine old. I am telling you what I K*t for Christmas. I wnat an air I p Md ionn shot, some firecrackjfctoo, oranges, and apples, raisins, candy, and a merry Christmas "WOODRCtv MOORE. Santa Claus:? -Iam a little .^yeara^^' you to -.a. 19, 1921. ^Hj&jDe*r~ Santa Claus:?l am a girl 13 daj you to bring me some good sad for J. enjoy readI BfeSS& you -eaa bring me acme fruit s&ai;' - ?lu-a-Wi^wiinteM- * WAII I Mt'i<>.U ft? time* a re aa hard. H"'; it POUND. . II Swanaea, & CL; Dec. 12, lj9 21. HLt 4 jeariT oM: Vl ^want you tc I Bring me a rifle and a rocky horse ^ - - LEWIE RUCltER. fewansea, & C.. Dec. 12, 1921. Br U^cle Santa:?I am just a B Bfctand 1 want you to bring me I won't ask toi j. ^?I a Christmas I 'want yoi fl BBP me a'doll and & bed. Aaa< BE ^wits a wagon. Little . sister B Rhrlsttae, wants & rag doll and w< Ir'. ' ?j$4 pi it some fruit, candy, etc. . . | Bv .jgi -V;'V, StjfSIE OSWALD. Lexington, S. C., Dec. .20, 1921. ^HBEtear Santa Claus: As Christmas is drawing very nea: B a short letter telling yoi it. I am a little girl no rh to go to school, but rv I want you to bring nv doll and a silk handker oranges, apples and nut s. And also some smal ELAINE SMITH. ar Old Santa Lelihgton, s. C., Dec. 19, 1921. Dear.. Santa Clans:-?We , are two little cousins, tour and five years old. Myrtle wailts a doll and some fruits, nuts and candy. And Ozelle wants a doll and doll bed, and some fruits. And don't forget our little brother ''and sister, Donald and Blondelle. Bring Uiem some candy. Your little friends, Myrtle Leaphart, Ozelle Roof. .4., Newberry, S. C., Dec. 18, 1921. r Dear Santa:?-I am a little girl eleven years old and in the 5th grade. I want you to bring me a ring and a big box of candy. My little brother four years old. He wants you to bring him a horn and train that runs on a track and all kinds of fruits and nuts. ERNESTINE McCARTHA. i Gilbert, S. C., Dec. 20, 1921. Dear S&jtta:?X am * little girl eleven years old. Please bring me I and my little sister, Marie,, each a big' doll with lofag curly hair, ome apples, candy, bananas and oranges. EUNICE SMITH. Gilbert, S. C., Dec. 20, 1921. " Dear Sahta:?I am a little boy nine years old. I go to school every day and love-my teacher. Santa as timer ft .*->* * ,y' ! A are hard I will not ask for much. Please bring me and my three little brothers each a toy oar, some apples ? and eahdy. CARL SMITH. * , Deaf vSanta:?I'm a little girl and. will sobn be eight years old. I want you to please bring me a.. doty car.riage, a ring and a bracelet and some .. . * >< . pice fruits. I go to School and love my;' feacfter. WeR/ f won't ask for any more this time. t .' ' { V T i, r 4 * > -; \ ; Your friend,. : A " MODELLfc SHEALY. Dear Santa:?I, am a . little boy eleven years old and I want you to brizpg; me. fireworks, spine apples, oranges, bananas, candy and a rifle. I know you are poor and I will not wish for much. Your little friend, ANSEL YON. i i i Leesville, S. C., Dec. 14, 1921. Dear Santa Claus:?I will tell you what I want you to bring me for; Christmas. ' I want you to bring me a doll with black curly hair, some apples, oranges, candy, firecrackers and a string of pearl beads, I will close * itor this time. - ' From a little girl, ' JOSIE TAYLOR, j : Gilbert, S. ., Dec. 15, 1321. Dear Santh;?-Just a few lines to let you Jtnow wnax i want ior imnsi, mas. I havb' a little Slater just about ' two years of age. - 'She wants a little doll that will cry and I want a, doll .. that opens and .shuts its eyes and a silk handkerchief and some apples and oranges and other things that a child likes for Christmas . Now Santa/ Don't forget to comfe to~see,me and toy little sister Christmas, night. ,"v 'RUTH RAWL. t ... " , Dear Santa Claiis:;?I am a 'little ^girl 4 years old.; 1 want you to bring n tm?r a ;little doll and a handkerchief and also lots of Oranges, apples, candies and nuts j firecrackers too. 1 A." J ^EOSALTN SMITH. E /,? " . Dear Santa: \ We are two little girls. I am 10 years old and my sister is 8 years. And we go to Oakville school. I am not going to ask you for much for I . know that your money is scarce and 2 you can't buy so much. But piease j bring me a doll with black hair and some good things to eat. My little sls' ter wants some firecrackers'and' some good things to ^at. . i Your friends, Mas and Margie Long. * P. S.?PleJ^ don't forget my teacher, Mis.s Janie Lee Tennant. r l Dear Old Santa:?I will write you to t let you know what I want for ChristI mas. I wa'ut you to bring me a big e doll with curly hair and my sister - wants her a doll too. s Santa bring my teacher a doll too. II And bring me some sparklers, apples, oranges, nuts and firecrackers. Zula and Rosa Belle Craps. [ Pelion, S. CM Dec. 17, 1921. Dear Santa:?I will write you and i tell you what I want for Christmas. [ I want a little train and a little horse and wagon and also firecrackers and a story book, Roman candles and lots [ of fruit and candy. Please be sure | and bring my four litle brothers \ something too. We stay at the same place we did last year, so I guess you 'know where I live. Now please don't forget me. I will close. I wish ! Santa Claus a happy Christmas. Your little friend, GEORGE BELLE GANTT. Dear Santa Claus:?Christmas is 1 near and I don't want you to forget me. I'm a little girl six years old and I want you to bring me a great big doll with black curly hair and something good to eat. Do not forget my little brothers. Please remember us Santa. Your little friend, MARJORIE SEASE. Lexington, S. C., Dec. 13, 1921. Dear Santa Claus: I am going, to tell you what I want you to bring me. I want a vase and ; a muff and fur. Santa Claus my little I sister wants you to bring her a doll ; and a carriage. I Santa Claus comes in the night when everyone is asleep. Good by dear old Santa Claus. JUANITA RISINGER. SAndv Run. S. C.:. Dec. 12. 1921. Dear Santa:?I ana writing to tell you what I want for Christmas. I want -you to bring me a doll that will open and shut it's eyes and some candy and chewing gum. JANETTE SAYLOR. gjj ' ? > 1 ? ORDERS ELECTION FOR ANNEXATION y..' * Section of Lexington Wants to Join Richland?-Vote Friday, December 30. 1 . Governor Cooper yesterday ordered i an election Friday, December 30, on f the question of a part of Lexington annexing to Richland. The section proposing to leave Lexington and join Richland embraces 8,900 acres or. 14 square miles in the section around Summerville school house and Peak. I The commissioners appointed to examine into the proposed annexation have reported that all the requirements have been met. This commis* sion says that one-third of the quali1 fied electors have signed the annexaj tion petition and that the debt owed to Lexington now is around $175,000. If the section involved votes into Richland county, Lexington will not be affected along constitutional line?| the commissioners report. The commissioners are: J, B. Addy, J. W. Wes soiger, N-. 8i_ Derrick and George. it Koon. ^ -- *? .... CHRISTMAS SEALS Paralyzed in both arms and legs, confined always to his wheel chair, Mai Rose, vigorous of mind and indomitable of. soul, composed or twenty four hours notice and dictated the fqllowing poem for the 1921 Christmas Seal Sale. - . . >a.. , "1 Am A Little Christmas Seal, i, "1 am a little Christinas'' Seal, ' ;... Oh please, sir, won't you buy me?;For I've a mission that is rear/ And no one should deny me. A-penny, ..sir, will; pay for me, ; I'm sure you'll"never rue it? My ipisison is to fight T-B; * And you must help me do .it. " "It's more than, just a one-hand stuni i To slay this thing of terror, So. I'm the army at the front, . And you're the stretcher-bearer; For where we come or where we go In foul or fairest weather, Tuberculosis is our foe, And we . must stand together. "Both life and health we may pro long, '' If you will pay the penny; Let's help the kiddies to be strong, For unfed tots are many; And, house to house and town < t< .. town, Let's work to save the babies? Oh please, sir, do not turn me down With promises and maybes, "Just kindly kiss me on the back And stick me to a letter, And for a penny and a smack, We'll make the whole world better And oh, how glad we both shall fee If you'll but trust and try me; I'm just a little Christmas Seal, Oh please, sir, won't you buy me ?Mai Rose." LEXINGTON* COUNTY J, TEACHERS GET MONEY. The teachers of Lexington County have been unusually fortunate this y year in getting their salaries. This is tl due to the fact that County Superin- n tendent of Education Julius E. j j Sharpe in conjunction with Treas- ic urer Smith and Supervisor Steele \ have borrowed funds to pay them, g, These funds were borrowed right here in Lexington county and the credit a for it goes to the National Bank of a Leesville and the First National Bank ^ of Batesburg, through their efficient ^ cashiers Messrs. H. A. Meetze and J. i R. Unger, respectively. The first b loan was put through for $30,000.00 ^ on October 15th, each bank taking half. The second loan was put _ ci through on December 15th, with ^ each bank again taking half the loan, j, and the amount again $30,000.00. n These banks and bankers are always ready to come to the aid of the county when money is needed and thus it is ^ that the teachers will be paid up in full for Christmas. The loans being d< for a short time the cost will be very little and the schools and the county generally will be greatly benefited by w i having had about $60,000.00 turned ^ loose this fall right here at home. Some of the money is still not paid tl out as the pay days did not all cor- >5 respond but it took practically all of o: this amount to pay the town schools is which have run four months and the tl country schools three months. So it L can be readily seen that we are 1' sp nding a big sum on the most im portant work that we have before us. I _*. .' g ] The teachers must be paid and it / ought to be done. The holding up of claims causes the . officers at the Court House much embarrassment. ^ When a teacher gets his claim he feels that he ought to have his money and he ought, and the only way to give it to him during these hard times is to 15 "borrow it, for taxes are coming in e felowly pompared with former good years. ' ^ t | n AN UNTRUE ANNOUNCEMENT a w ' Editors Dispatch-News: ;; , The announcement of our daugh1 ter's weeding which appeared in last week's Issue, is untrue. It was given c< out by parties: who are not truthful, else tluy would not have such an untrue statement published. We are very sorry they did not real- tj : ize how they, were endangering them- t selves, but guess they thought we < would not find out their names, and furthermore if I were those parties > L would not be writing through the s newspapers until I got a little more ^ > education, or if I could. not wait I r > would be careful and not announce a r : . . . . .. I 'Respectfully, < ' Mr, and Mrs. Charlie P. McCartha. ^ M < ANTIOCH AND SARDIS ?-i r; s r There will be regular services on t , Fourth Sunday at the usual hours: r Antioch, 11 a* m.; Sardis, 3 p. m. i J AS. R. McK-ITTRICIf, _ U Jfastor. j; :.s . . F Swansea, S. C., Dec. 19, 1921. c HOME NATIONAL BANK.. . . |.r PAYS DiyiDtENEJ 1 v 1 ' We wish to call the attention of our, C 3 - readers to the statement iu; the adertisement in this issue, of. The- Home -:J National Bank, to the effect;that this institution has paid its stockholders , in dividends, an amount equal to the . investment We understand they are I V paying a nine per cent dividend this 1 c year. ' NOT HIS EXPERIENCE ^ 9 1 Say-^-Did you ever notice that it's i easy come, easy go with money. I No, I always thought it came hard a " and it seems hard when it goes. i m i ? s CHRISTMAS EXERCISES. There will be Christmas exercises l . at Macedon school house on Friday, t ^ December 23, beginning at 1 p. m. j Everybody cordially invited to attend. No admission fee. I t ? , THOMPSON?HARMAN. i On Thursday, December 15, at 7 p. m., Lexington, S. C., Mr. W. F. ? j * r ? r> uA%,_ g I i nompson unu ivus. xxusa cca) -no.!- \ .! man were married at the parsonage by Rev. O. B. Shearouse. They were j I attended by a number of relatives and j i friends to witness the ceremony that i made them man and wife, and to ex- < tend best wishes and hearty congratu- f iations. | r OHN KON'NERTH TAKES SOETH CAROLINA BRIDE A pretty wedding was solemnized esterday afternoon at 5 o'clock at le home of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Konerth of Broadway, when their son, ohn, took as his bride Miss Iola Tay>r of South Carolina. The Rev. T. [erton, pastor of St. John's Evan eiicai cnurcn orriciateu. The couple were attended by Mr. nd Mrs. Taylor as matron of honor nd best man and Miss Lordina Snyer as bridesmaid and Herman Snyer as usher. Miss Taylor wore a suit of navy lue tricotine with hat to match. Her lowers were a corsage bouquet of veetheart roses. Mrs. Taylor wore blue tricotine dress while Miss Snyer, bridesmaid, wore a brown velvet ress. Both wore yellow chrysanthemms. Immediately after the ceremony a elicious course dinner was served to le bridal party and immediate imilies. Cut flowers were used as ecorations throughout the house. Mr. and Mrs. Konnerth will reside ith the groom's parents, Mr. and [rs. Steve Konnerth of Broadway. Mr. Konnerth is widely known in his city. He is employed at the rational Tube Co., and is a member f St. John's Evangelical church. He i affiliated with the Maccabees and le Security Benefit association.?The orarn tunio; evening journal, uec. 1. Mr. P. C. Bouknight gave us a hort call one night last week. Call gain Pickens. Mr. M. R. Crout is preparing vto ;ave these poor diggins to take up is abode in better quarters. Messrs. P. C. Bouknight and N. R. unter of the Oak Grove section assed through this way last Sunday rening. Well, in conclusion we will say that ! any one expects to see any more ews from this writer between now nd Christmas, 1921, they certainly rill be deceived and that b^dly. BATESBURG NEWS. Batesburg, Dec. 20.?Summerland allege will close for Christmas vacaon Wednesday, December 21st, endlg a very successful term of work, he students will spend their vacaon at their respective homes and reirn to the college January 4th, and esume their classes January 5th. Batesburg Lodge A. F. M. installed lie officers Monday night for the enuing year. W. M., Ira C. Carson; S. V., J. Wilmot Parler; J, W., H. L. 'ulmer;- S. D., G. W. Wightman; J. )., B. F. Watson; Treasurer, W. B. Iiller; Tyler, Lefie C. Shealy; Stewrds, Arthur Timmerman and L. H Vright. The members of the Middleburg unday school will give a Christmas ree Saturday night. An interesting irogram has been arranged and a arge crowd is expected to attend. Solicitor Callison was in town Satirday to represent the state in the irellminary given one of the men acused of robbing the man from Harisburg, Pa., alleged to have occurred n this' town last Saturday night, one reek ago. 'Magistrate Steadman sent he fcase to higher court,-the-defend.nt giving bond for.hia appearance at he next regular term in January. _ j Mfs. J. B. Stokes of Columbia spent eVerat days last,week with her.cousn, Miss Nannie .Gunter. ... . ^ .. Mr!' C.{ "W. HaHman returned ..last reek from a business trip to Ninety !ix. Mrs. W. A. Cooner spent Saturday vith friends in Columbia. Miss Anna Hartley, who has been n the LeeSville Infirmary for the >ast few weeks is reported to be lowly improving. Mrs. M. B. Edwards . of Augusta ipent Sunday with relatives in town. Students attending the various coleges are arriving daily now to spend heir vacation in Batesburg with their >arents. The student's recital given by the nusic and expresion departments' of Summerland college last Friday evenng was greatly appreciated by the nusic lovers of Batesburg and Lees ille. ? I ???! < ' .) rilRISTMAS TREE AT RED KXOLT There will be a Christmas tree at Knoll school house Saturday light, December 24, 1921, beginning iromptly at 7 o'clock. After the exercise there will be a contest and rereshments by the Ladies' Improvement League. NEWS FROM ST. THOMAS. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Wessinger visited Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Wessinger Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. B. A. "Wessinger visited Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Wessinger Sunday evening.' Mr. W. K. Shealy daughters, Ethel and Mary, shd son, Horace t -rx sneaiy ana Mr. LtawrHnue u uiswu worshipped at St. Michel Sunday morning. Miss Leila Wessinger spent Saturday night with her cousin, Miss Eva Shealy. Mr. W. B. Frick was the guest of Mr. J. N. Wessinger Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Shealy and grand children were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Wessinger Sunday evening. Mrs. E. B. Wingard and children spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Wessinger. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Wingard spent I Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. Killian j Shealy. Miss Julia Harmon and Mr. Bill Rodgers were happily married Saturday evening. There will be Christmas exercise at St. Thomas church Sunday morning beginning at 10:30 o'clock prompt. SANDY RUN HIGHWAY DOTS Small grain is looKing line in tnw community. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Saylor visited ; Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Culler Sunday. Miss Bessie Stabler spent Wednes* day night with Miss Rosa Belle Rucker. Mr. Dewey Jumper visited his" brother, Mr. J. A. Jumper Friday afternoon. Mrs. L. G. Culler and daughters t visited Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Rucker Saturday afternoon. Miss Emma Lee and Janette Saylor were the guests of Miss Sallie Carrie Culler Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Rucker and little daughter, Hilma visited Mr. and' Mrs ."W. L. Saylor Friday evening. Miss Mae Moit Stabler spent last week in St. Matthews with her friend, Miss Sara Youngblood. '* v ? v * 4 JX"~ Miss Ruth Rast spent Monday night with Miss Saphronia Dantzler. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Saylor visited Mr. L. G. Culler and family Saturday evening. PERSONALS. Mr. and Mrs. Julius E. Sharpe, will spend the Christmas holidays with ! Mrs .Sharpe's parents at Salley. .. . Quite a number of people were nere Tuesday paying taxes and they kept Treasurer Smith busy. ( All the schools will recess Friday for the holidays. Most of them will take one week but others will take longer. The teachers will be paid up In full. CHRISTMAS TREE v.. ' . AT CHARTER OAK f ^ There will be a Christmas tree at Charter. Oak school house Friday . = nig jit,. December 3*0, beginning at 6:30 o'clock, Refreshments will be served during the evehing. There will be amusements to entertain both old and young. The public is cordially, invited to attend. Remember the.... date and the place,- .Charter Oak, i December 30. ; ' v x CHRISTMAS EXERCISES. Red* Bank-Saturday evening December 24th at 7 p. m. The Methodist and Baptist Sunday schools will urite in their services. Readings, dialogues, recitations and songs by the > children. And a tree loaded wfth presents fer the children. ;V Hebron?Sunday morning at eleven o'clock services in charge of the Bpworth League, consisting of readings, cantatas, chorus' and Christmas carols. Lexington?Sunday evening December 25 at 5 p. m. Consistingof Tableau, Readings, recitations and ' - *- a drill, and special music, a tree auu presents for the children of the Sunday school. Horeb?Tuesday afternoon December-27th at three o'clock, readings, dialogues, recitations and special music by the children of the Sunday school. Also a tree with presents for all the children. The public is cordially invited to all the exercises. H. A. WHITTEN. Pastor. 1