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LEXINGTON DISPATCH-NEWS Lexington, S. CL Published Every Wednesday By LEXINGTON-piSPATCH-NEWS PUBLISHING CO. G. M. HAKMAN, Editor S. J. LEAPHART, Business Manager Entered at the Post Office at Lexington, S. C., as Mail Matter of the Second Class. Subscription Price, per Year $1.00 CASH-IN-ADVANCE Make all communications to Lexington Dispatch-News Publishing Co., Lexington, S. C. Phone 119 WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26, 1917 COUNTY FAIR. Tuesday, October 16th, will be "School Day" at the County Fair and the indications now are, that this will be a record-breaker from a standpoint of attendance. Already reports are being received from all sections of the County that the schools would attend in a body. Supt. of Education Martin has rec. nm-mended that this day be made a holiday for all schools in the County. The management of the Association has made arrangements to furnish every teacher and pupil in the County a complimentary ticket for this day, and it is expected that they will all; come. The committee is preparing a programme of athletic events which will be announced later. A prize of $50 in cash will be given as first, second and third prizes to the winners of the , athletic events. Demonstration Agent Jas. W. Shea. ly was here today and stated to a rep.! resentauve 01 ine j^isp?Lcii-x>ewa wwu i he had never seen as much enthusi-1 asm displayed with reference to the: County Fair as is already being shov/n He stated that he had been practically through every section of the County and everybody is coming to the1 County Fair. While here today Mr.; Shealy visited the fair gronuds and; reserved space for the comunity fair, exhibits and for the Boys' Corn and Pig Clubs.One entire building will be, given to the community fair exhibits, of which there wrill be at least four. Mr. S. L. Hendrix, the energetic1 and experienced general superintend, ent of the fair, said this morning that he was receiving encouragement on i every hand and as he expressed it this would certainly be the biggest and best 'air ever held in Lexington Coun. tv -W ? Kopp and Harrington's Great Southern Shows have put up a cash bond of $300.00 for theii; appearance and they will be here without fail to furn. sh fun and amusement for all. They have ten shows, fifty concessons, f er-; ris-wheel and a ten thousand dollar; merry-go-round. A good time is in i store for al who attend. Delinquent's Come Across. We wis hto remind those of our' subscribers still in arrears for their j paper that we would apreciate theirj prompt payments. We have accommodated many of them, even now,: while paper *is so very high, and they I certainly cant complain of low prices for cotton and the products of the farm, for everything is "out of sight" and we, who must, go down m our; jeans for everything, makes it imper_ ative that we have our dues "right! now/' And where there are so many, in the agregate. it amounts to much: for us. So don't be so careless but! "come across" and we will all feel j better. G. M. H. I Statement of the condition of THE BANK CF COLUMBIA, * COLUMBIA, S. C., At close of business Sept. 11th, 1917. j RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts.... $954,064.96 j Overdrafts 46.39 j Banking House and other Real Estate 85,384.65 j Stocks and Bonds 33,154.00 J Furniture and Fixtures 10,150.02 j Cash and in Banks 179,112.43 $1,261,912.45! LIABILITIES. Capital Stock S200.000.00 Surplus 15,500.00 Undivided jProfits 3.249.27 j Deposits 838,493.68 j Bills Payable 199,300.00 Notes Rediscounted.... 5,350 00 Dividends Unpaid 19.50 $1,261,912.45 DEPOSITS. Sept. ill, 1915 $363,000.00 Sept. 11, 1916 565,000.00 Sept. 11.1917 838,000.00 GAIN IN TWO YEARS 130 Per Cent. OFFICERS L. L. HARDIN, President E. G. SEIBLES, Vice-President JAMES MACDONALD, Vice-^Pres. STANMORE WATSON, Asst. Cash D. A. CHILDS, Asst. Cash NETTLES & TOBIAS, Attorneys OYSTER SUPPER. North Edisto school will give a: oyster supper Friday night, Septem ber 28th, for the benefit of the schoc Oysters fried, oysters stewed. Com and get your share. W. B. FALLAW, Prin. BANK NO. 283. Statement of the Condition of THE BANK OF PELION, located at Pelion, S. C., at the close o business Sept. 11, 1917. RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts, 17,911.2 .Overdrafts 102.3 Furniture and Fixtures 802.2! Banking House 2,248.4) Other Real Estate Owned 1,309.9: ? ~ ~ ? i th* i_ Due irom uanKS ana canKers 13.054.0' Currency 1,940.0' Gold 5.01 Silver and Other Minor Coin.. 81.6! Checks and Cash Items........ 9.9,' TOTAL :... 37,464.9; LIABILITIES. Capital Stock Paid In 9,600.0( Surplus Fund 200.0( Undivided profits, less Cur. rent Expenses and Taxes (Paid 244.3' Individual Deposits Subject to Check 21,456.1' Savings Deoosits 5,948.2.' j Certified Checks 16.2! TOTAL 37,464.9? ! State of South Carolina, County o: Lexington, ss: Before me came G. L. Taylor, Cash | ier of the above named bank, who being duly sworn, says that the abov< and foregoing statement is a tru< condition of said bank as shown b] the books of said bank. G. L. TAYLOR. Sworn to and subscribed before m< this 24th day of Sept. 1917. C. A. SHUMPERT, Notary Public for S. C. Correct Attest: L. W. WISE. D. F. SHUMPERT. D. R. KNEECE. Directors. 1Q17 SPRING AND SUM! 1711 SHOES AND SLIPP As long as this stock lasts w< (practically) selling at last y prices. - ^ We are better prepared to s T ovinrrfrvri "ftin rl e -from J} ] UU1 ijCAliig IUI1 1.11VUUO JLIVIII <_? A stock of dependable Shoes ''dress" or "every day" wear i The "Family Shoe Store oi Farmers' Medium and H< E. F. & F, 1710 Main Street ' Scientift Science has found that invisible rays harmful to And science has also fo save your eyes from lhes< WALTER'S CI Lenses can be ground this ideal glass. We can tint you like and relieve ; We also make double v near, with a dividing line Artificial eyes fitted?? Office Hours: 8 to 7. 0. L WALTER Oi 1221 Main Street "MAN FROM INDIANA" ! RESPONDS TO THE *" CALL : e! I, J. C. Milliken of Hammond Ind relafes interesting experience j ! I "This is no time for slackers,"; writes J. C. Milliken of 1140 Monroe f Street Hammond, Ind. "A man cannot do hi? full part in, fl these strenuous times unless he is [ 31 ready to go at any minute. Out here j we're working night and day and I r ^ J was so overworked I felt certain I \ 3 would collapse. I needed something - to build me up quickly and keep me strong for my work." 7 "A man who came from Birming-1 ^ ham told me of a natural iron medi-! 5 cine that he said was wonderful in its work." | y "I'll say frankly I never took a ton. i 5 ic before with such astonishing re-1' ? I fTil+c? l-n en eVirtff n fimp SlllfAfTO-Sol ! I OUllO 15.x OV OIXWJL b w V*A?4V* ? - 3 actually put me on my feet and gave me new life." ) "For an inergetic tonic that will ) give added strength with each dose I recommend Sul-Ferro-Sol to every person young or old who is run down { 3 or debilitated." Ask your Druggist about Sulferro. 1\ ( Sol, the remedy that heals and builds i 3 as nothing else will. 5 Sulferro-Sol is sold and rec-ij - ommended by all Druggists. > Take no substitute. Murray j f Drug Co., wholesale distribu-j tors. I THE PASTIME THEATRE. ! This noDular olace of amusement is 7 certainly a grand place for the people! of Columbia and the public to while j away what "past time" they may have j * to enjoy, some of the very best vaude. I ville plays and various acts of amuse, i ment which are highclass and inter-! esting, especially since the Keith's! Vaudeville season is now on, which, E embraces everything to please and; amuse those who love to go to thea- j tres and picture shows. When in Co. I lumbia, go to tne Pastime. G. M. H. j BMMMaBHawanBMMranHBaaMr ii i. _ xi? I | in an learners anu siz,es. . i [Columbia." *avy Work Shoes a Specialty . A. DAVIS | COLUMBIA, S. C. canaMW?n?ygen ni-k 1 ? ? ? | i ! H|^^^nnrav c Lenses j * _ _ 11 1 - ?.1? i- 4-l^.^i?,-> *~*-.<?s\ n/Mii-mvi in an iigui inert; m e eeitcuu i the eyes. >und the glasses that will I 2 rays. It is known as <OOKS GLASS to your prescription from grind your lenses in any j ill strains from glare, ision glasses, both far and J5.00 to $10.C0 Sundays 10 to 12 Noon. | PTICAL COMPANY j Columbia, S. C. i A FOR SALE ^ 150 acre farm nine miles north of! Gilbert, S. C., on Saluda river. Three! horse farm onen and all snhiret to1 < cultivation. Two dwellings and am!; | 1917 Grand | The Saving of | U. S. 1 | The M< ever made you?at a time We, with the sagacity am United States, selling vol choice of our woolen prod < % Do you know what t\ yards of finest worsteds? you?unrestricted choice j Ann n r? 1 4-1^ AH A?*U /V /\ A / ] n Ijccu agu, cuLiiuugu Through our mill to i t in position to guarantee t ments are hand tailored t measurements, twice shn to fit you, and to please y ing your order with us. f Challenge Bi $15.< You can find II. S. V Ivear 9 ? V w. No Conn< 1442 Main Street The Le: WILL HOI e t \ On Its Gi It is the aim and desire of ive and successful Fair in the this splendid exposition which You will meet old friends, mg lore; also fine horses that will ijov making stunts that will si your friends and comrades. Kopp and Harrington's Gr< ACTS daily. $10,000.00 Mei piece uniformed band. S. J. LEAPHART, President.. S. L. 1 pie outbuildings. Excellent cotton u d grain land. Apply to G. H. BALLENTINE, 2tc Lexington, S. C. Sept. 26. Fall and Win : Dollars at a Most Woolen Mi sst Stupendous 3 when other concerns are d foresight of the largest 1 i direct?backed by unlimite ucts at our last year's price, $ 15.00 Up. lis means to you?preparing shown at a tremendous savi at $15.00, no less, $30.00, nc have advanced 50 to 100 pe nan policy, eliminating all n o save you half or refund r hroughout by man tailors, 1 .1 ^-1/1 _ '-Li- Xl- - .1 mK, ana soia wim me una ou or refund your money. and Suits Ready t DO and $1 any ?tyle you desir f Woolen Mi oriel's Largest Custom Tailo action with any other Colum H. L. Gillespie, Manager Kington Coua Association LD ITS 21st . 'ounds at Lexingt the management to make this the history of its organization. You a i represents the progress and produ ike new acquaintances. Besides, th be exhibited in the arena, splendi< mply drive dull care and the blues c The welcome si<rn hangs everyvvhei ?at Southern Shows will Exhibit on rry-go-round, Ferris Wheel, 10 Shm -IENDRIX, General Superinter i I I . ^ FOR SALE?Good milch cow withe i 3 weeks old calf Good milker with good qualities. Simon H. Shull. Lexington, S. C? ltpd i 11 iter upemng | ' Critical Time I lis Co. ( 1 | ~ s Offer | advancing their price. :ailoring concern in the I d capital, offer you the B in advance with 250,000 1 . ng. We offer them to > more, at prices of one | 1 r cent. liddleman profit, we are four money. Our gar- g designed to individual . 3 erstanding to suit you, B You take no chance plac:o Wear for 1 7.00 I e in this line. lis Co. rs bia Store ity Fair |* ANNUAL I mm | I on, S. C. | largest, best, most attractre therefore invited to visit cts of our county and state. ere's mirth, and music gai array of attractions and uvay. So come along with e. Be sure to come. 5 . I the grounds. Two FREE ,vs, 30 Concessions and 14 M. D. HARMAN, I Secretary.