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L-\ X... A-V \ XL-u. itrj n. c. isu. LEXINGTON DISPATCH-NEWS | OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER 1 1 . ' f :1 " Published Every Wednesday By SLIGH & WALKER, * . Lexington, S. C. ^ G. M. HAR3IAX... .Associate Editor : Entered at the Postoffice at Lexington, S. C., as mail matter of the Second Class. Subscription Price: Per Year, $1.50 CASH IN ADVANCE. ' - -L.1 - Make all remittances payauxe w ( SLIGH & WALKER. Address all cominunications to The DispatchNews, J<ex<ington, S. C. Phone 119. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5,. .1919. ?^ THE RIDGELL PLAN. We believe that Senator Ridgell has evolved a thoroughly good plan for the improvement of the roads of Lexington County. The senator deserves commendation for having spent a good deal of time and thought upon the effort which he has made to se/ cure a workable plan. If the delegation as a whole can get up a better one they should do so. i . J ; . *| y We believe, however, that the meas- i ure should be so framed.as -tOi .taker into account the possible action of the j next legislature providing !f6r a unified i . plan of state control for .the main! highways. In case of failure by the legislature to make such provision the . plan could be adopted for all roads, On the other hand,' should such p^oP vision be made the energies ^ of ; the county authorities could be devoted to the roads not embraced in the State system. The adoption of the State as the unit for building and maintenance need in no wise iterfere with Senator Ridgell's plan. The two can be made to dovetail nicely together. One especially commendable feature of Senator Ridgell's plan is that provision has been made for keeping up the roads after they. . have been "built. If the senator, has "beth : correct in his figures, and we have no reason to doubt their accuracy, the cost will not be prohibitive. As we see it the results will b'e immediate and the benefits will be equally dist^ibut-. ed. The biggest difficulty-! we-1 foresee *" * " -- -L- ? "will De tne seiecuon 01 pravuvcu jlv?u builders for the various township? or, other units proposed: To obviate any shortage of skilled., Joad . guilders, it will be necessary to employ a skilled engineer, who must be'^onstanitly at work. To our way of thinking he should be supreme in matters' pertaining to the tecnique of his profession, but in those matters only. The business end of the work should belong to the supervisor- and board! 6f oommissiopers. The supervisor's office will !be ^jiist as necessary. He is really , the business manager of the county and has many useful functions! besides builcl-' ing and working roads. Relieved of this duty he could doubtless give the county better service in his capacity as business manager. He ought to .be elected by the peopld. Whether or not Senator Ridgell's plan is adopted by the delegation, the people are expecting something in the way of improvement. They need better roads worse than almost anything else. They are willing to pay for them if results are had. If the Ridgell plan isn't good let's get a better one. But let the start be made at once. * THE STATE FAIR, The annual state fair at Columbia was a splendid success this year from every standpoint. The display of fine cattle and hogs was never before equalled, and exhibitors who have attended many fairs in other States say' that the showing made at Columbia is not often excelled by any Southern State. It was an encouraging sign of the times and foretells the dawn of the day when South Carolina will be free from the slavery of the onft-crop system. To the man of average means the prides put upon some of the pure ' -1 ' ; i f bred cattle and registered hogs seemed prohibitive, but the fact that guch fine stock is already being raised in our state will mean that ultimately the finer strains will displace the ^ scrubs to which we have been accustomed. The display of modern farm machinery was in itself a revelation and proved of more than common interest to many people. The crowds in attendance upon the fair were large and everybody appeared to enjoy themselves. But confining the midway shows entirely to the fair grounds robbed the streets of the city of some of their wanted gala appearance. One missed the parties of young revelers accustomed *t<? parad^e Main street and vie with-eAch other ih good natured railery. We imagine, too, that for Columbia merchants ; ;U ) v; there might have been more business l "LA <3 4V> Vvaavi o . ATI ililU UiCI C UCCil iUU? ^ ,uu Main street to draw the crowd. Lexington county had a prominent place in the picture. The only (community exhibit at the fair was that of ' Oak Grove, which excited much favf-... ' . i ' v; '"'V orabJe oommy-nt. It ' -s a .waiter cf regret that the exhibit 02 Chapter oak was not also beside that of Oak Grove. It is h.oped that these community exhibits will soon become a striking feature of the state fair., Hon. D. Frank Efird, the hard1 ' . ' 7 working ^nd efficient secretary of the fair, deserves much credit for the ~ " - A. T? ? 1 splendid manner in wmcn uie wigc crowds were handled. He was abiy assisted by several well known citizens of Lexingtom PAY YOUR TAXES. The statement by the county treasi,.. ' ' : " :..1 * urer that the schools of the county are in need of funds should work as a stimulus to the people to meet their tax obligations promptly. With the awakened interest in education we do not believe that the people will allow the schools to lag for lack of financial support. Everybody is more able than usual to pay his taxes and the officials should find a ready response to their appeal for prompt settlement of. taxes. * ' ? . DON'T FORGET THE NEWSPAPER. Following ;the usual custom, The Dispatch-News will, have a representative accompany "'ihe '.treasurer and auditor on theih rpunds .for the collection of taxes who will be glad *to receive any accounts ddo by subscribers and will, enroll any new subscribers. With cotton selling at around 38 cents everybody ought to be glad to remember the newspaper man, who, though much of the expense of publishing has materially increased, still sends out the paper at the old price. Don't forget to ask for The DispatchNews man when you go to pay your taxes. THE PIG CLUBS. / The showing made by the Lexington county pig clubs at the state fair last week was very gratifying indeed. It is the ernest of further good work and speaks well, notionly for the enthusiasm which Mr. 'Shealy, the county farm demonstration agent, has put in the work, but as well for the fine spirit of the boys and girls who have responded to his invitation to take part in this good ' work. Mr. Shealy has . had the unreserved coop-| eration of the banks of the county and | this cooperation will be continued. I For every boy or girl who wishes to} enroll in a pig club the means are at j hand. Let all of them join. _____ OFFICERS OF COUNTY FAIR READY TO PAY PREMIUMS. J Messrs. W. D. Dent, treasurer, and S. J. Leaphart, secretary, of the Lexington County^, Fair Association,*" are now ready to pay all awards of premiums at the recent county fair. A slight delay was encountered in properly shaping up matters, but. everything is now ready and those who were fortunate enough to receive premiums can get the money due them at any time now. At a mJeeting of the fair association held on Thursday, November 23, the following were named as members of the executive committee for 1920: J. C. Fulmer, B. D. Clarke,' J. Ben Shealy A. M. Wingard, S. L. Hendrix, C. M. Efird, P. H. Cook, S. L. Rawl, D. J. Caughman, T. P. Meetze, H. R. Dreher, W. A. Wessinger, E. L. Wingard. The executive committe.e will meet some time in January to name officers for the association for 1920. ? ? ? COUNTY COMMISSIONERS .APPROVE MANY CLAIMS The tioard of county commissioners were in sessidn practically all day Mondao. attending to routine matters. principally approving- claims against the-county, which amounted to several. thousand-dollars. FINAL DISCHARGE. Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, the 27th day of November, 1919, I wjll apply to George S. Drafts, judge of Probate for Lexington County,'for final discharge as administrator of the estate of James Pickett. B. Y. PICKETT, Administrator. SPECIAL. ATTENTION SUBSCRIBERS This is to ontify all of the old subscribers due the Lexington Dispatch, before the consolidation at which time there were numbers of balances due G. M. Harman individually, that he will accompany the County Treasurer on his rounds in the county as usual, and will specially expect all those due said balances to meet me promptly, and settle, i G. M. HARMAN, Prop. Lex. Dispatch proper. ' ",} *# ^ ? Accounts due the paper since the consolidation should ' be' paid at the office or to Mr. Sliph or Mr. Walker, one of whom will accompany the treasurer on his rounds, SLIGH & WALKER, Props. Dispatch-News. J -f. \ > v?.; \7f \ so iy.ni K>i attendance LAW. Splendid Showing: Being >lnde by Lexington Comity in Enforcement The eighty days regular attendance went into effect on last Monday for all schools in operation on that date. Under the law teachers are required to report absences which are not due to providential causes at once, to the attendance officer. Up to Tuesday evening- only one case had been reported. This report came from a district which had previously made an unfavorable showing on attendance but all others have complied with the law except the case mentioned above. Altho this case4 seems at present to demand the strong arm of the law the attendance officer for that portion of the county has taken up the case and hopes to avoid having this parent head the list of those fined. FOR LADIES ONLY During the past two weeks our New York buyer purchased at auction six hundred high grade sample garments, consisting of coats, suits, coats and dresses. In this lot there is some of the finest garments made in the United Staes. This immense purchase is arriving daily by express and parcel post, and they will melt before the great army of buyers as the "Easter lily would before a cyclone." Nothing over $37.50 each; some as low as $6.95.' Furtick Sample Store, coriner Gates and Gervais Sts. 666 lias proven it wtil cure Malaria, Chills and Fever, Bilious Fever, Colds and LaGrippe. It kills the parasite that causes the fever. It is a splendid laxative and general Tonic.?Adv. Announcements FOR MAYOR. DR. J. IL MATHIAS FOR MAYOR. Believing in a clean, wholesome and aggressive administration and in deaLs ing out justice to all and showing special favors to none, we, the supporters of good government, offer the voters of Lexington the name of Dr. J. H. Mathias as nominee for Mayor in the approaching municipal election and respectfully ask the consideration of all law-loving citizens. We announce, subject to the choice of the voters of Lexington, the name of T. P. Meetze as a candidate for mayor at the coming election. CITIZENS. > I hereby announce myself a candidate for mayor of the town of Lexing4' ' *' ton and pledge myself to abide by the result of the coming primary? elec-^ ' '/ A tion. . J. Arthur Hartnan. M We hereby announce L. P. Lowman as a candidate for mayor of the town of Lexington. MANY FRIENDS. We beg to announce as a candidate for Mayor in the coming election Sam J. Long, believing that he will fill the office with credit. MANY FRIENDS. FOR ALDERMAN. We announce as a candidate for alderman at the town election next Monday the name of H. N. Kaminer. FRIENDS, f ; . We offer for the approval of the voters of Lexington, as a candidate for aldreman, the name of B. H, Barre. TAXPAYERS. The name of J. B. Floyd is placed in nomination as a candidate for alderman at the election next Monday by FRIENDS. We offer as a candidate for alderman the name of Sam J. Long-. CITIZENS. The friends of B. R. Harman respectfully submit him a candidate foi Alderman in the coming town election. FRIENDS. The many friends of Mr. Sextor George, believing that he will give the town good service, beg to announce his name as a candidate for alderman in the coming election. MANY FRIENDS. We offer as a candidate for Alderman in the town election the name ol Sidney Steele, believing that he wil render a faithful account of his trust VOTERS. TTT ? rv oo r* In f Ar? O Irl AT. VV e UJLiCl ?SU3 a Lamuuait IUI u.iuv man of the town of Lexington the name of J. E. Kaminer, believing tha' it will meet with the approbation o: his fellow townsmen. FRIENDS. Knowing his business ability, we the friends of^f? A. Roberts propose his name as a candidate for aldermar in the town election. TAXPAYERS. ^ - * '-j'v < "v* ' / y * 1 1 i i'. i . | state of soutn Carolina, County of j ' Lexington.?By George S. Drafts, esquire, Probate Judge. Whereas, H. L. Harmon, Clerk of I Court made suit to me, to grant him i J Letters of Administration of the Es! tate of and effects of Xelson Sims. ; These are therefore to cite ana aa| monish all and singular the kindred iand creditors of the said Nelson Sims, i j deceased, that they be and appear, j before me, in the Court of Probate, to I be held at Lexington, C. H., S. C., on : 16 Dec. 1919 next, after publication j hereof at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, | to show cause, if any they have, why \ the said Administration should not be I granted. Given under my Hand, this 4th day of November, Anno Domini 1919. GEO. S. DRAFTS, (L. S.) Probate Judge Lexington County, S. C. Published on the 5 day of No\j. 1919 in the Lexington Dispatch-News 6 weeks. 6t-7c. | .NOTICE OF ELECTION^ All qualified electors 'residing in I I Samaria school district No. 60 will please take notice that an election will be held at the school house therein, on Saturday, the 15th day of November, 1919, for the purpose of voting a levy- of two mills for school purposes. Polls will open at 7 A. M. and close at 4 P. M. Bring tax receipts and registration certificates. By order of the County Board of Education. B. L. KIRELAND, LEROY SENTERFEIT, HENRY WESTMORELAND. Board of Trustees. Oct. 31, 1919. 2t-3-c. NOTICE OF SALE. : < I will sell at public auction, to the ! highest bidder at my home one mile J north of Cross Roads church on j Blackville Road on November 18th, J 1919, at 10 o'clock. The following \ personal property: 1 seven (7) year old 1100 lb. mule, sound and gentle. 1 Jersey milch cow with fine young calf. . ,. , ; / i f 4 1 Vnorlir r* c^xxr r\r\ c?_"h nrco wnfOTi QTlfl a. vnv-nvicv "" ^ harness. ; ; 1 good top buggy and harness, all my corn, fodder, pea hay, and all foodstuffs. All plow stocks, plows, hoes, rakes, baskets, scales, and all i ' . farming implements. By good Auctioneer, "Come!" CLARENCE S. COOK. Yf'arm at public auction. * On Saturday, Dec. 6, at 11 o'clock a. m.. we will offer for sale to the highest bidder in the town of C'napin, the * 'home place of the late A. E. Summer, located one mile northeast of Chapin, containing 135 acres. About 35 acres open, balance in wood and timber; j, good dwelling, 2 barns, and 'one tenant ? house; plenty of good w^ater. Terms ' reasonable. X. S. SUMMER, For heirs of the estate of A. E. Summer, deceased. ! ' 4t-5-p ? estate "notice" The creditors of the estate of Mrs. C. B. Mims, deceased, are hereby notified to render to the undersigned an account of theif demands** duly attested; and all persons indebted to the said estate are' notified to make ' payment likewise. . All on or before January 1,' 1920. . \ . \ :' ' G. D. MIMS, Executor Estate of Mrs. G. D. Mims, ' ? Deceased. October 29, 1919. . final discharge. . Notice is hereby given that on Friday, the 12th day of December next, I will apply to George S. Drafts, judge . of, probate for Lexington County, for final discharge as administrator of the estate of Henry Dent, deceased. C. M. EFIRD, ; ; Administrator Es. Henry Dent. Lexington, Oct. 29.?4t. ; estate notice. The creditors of the estate of L. Jeff Shealy, deceased, are hereby notified to render to the undersigned, i or to their Attorney, Cyrus L. Shealy, Lexington, 'S. C., an account of their demands, DULY ATTESTED; I and all persons indebted to the said r 4 estate are notified to make payment , likewise.?All on or before Jan. 1, 1920. DRAYTON M. SHEALY, ADAM M. SHARPE, Executors, Est. of L. Jeff Shealy. October 20, 1919.?4tpd. AUCTION SADE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY. Notice is hereby driven that on Wednesday, Nov. 12th, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder all the personal property of the Ballen5 tine estate consisting of livestock, 1 wagons, buggies, farming implements, p ' f 1 L household and kitchep furniture etc. Sale will he held at my place near St. John's/^Qhiirch, beginning at 10 - o'clock, terms' cash. 2 3t?p. J. S. BALLENTINE. i 666 quickly relieves <JonsupaiK>n, Biliousness, Loss of Appetite and Headaches, due to Torpid Live ?Adv. LASSIFIE RATES: One Cent a wc taken for less^ If you have anything for si or whatnot; if you need he if you have lost anything or to advertise try the classifi News. . IT HAS PAID OTHERS iJtiAL ESTATE. FOR RENT?The farm of the late Dedrick L. George. Located on 12 mile creek, 1 mile from Lexington, 30 acres of land open suitable for grain, corn and cotton, good pasture, 8 room dwelling, good- .barns and out buildings. 2 wells of water, good ordchard. electric lights and telephone in house, on free delivery line. Apply at once to Mrs. D. L. George, Lexington, S. C. R. F. I>. 5. 3tc LOST AND FOUND FOUND?A pair of hose supporters left in The Dispatch-News office. Owner can have by calling and paying for ad. 2tdh I j FOUND?On Augusta Road, near j residence of R. H. Caughman, Oc| tober 24, one hand bag. Owner can i secure same by identifying grip and paying for advertisement. Julius { Davis, Gilbert, Rout 2. 2t-3p I | TAKEN UP?One berkshire marked femiale shoat, weighing about 75 pounds. Owner can get same by identifying and paying for this ad and feed bill. Walter F. Hook, New Brookland, S. C. 3tp-4 LIVE STOCK AND PETS FOR SALE?One pair grey mules, heavy, in good work condition. Will sell pair for $175 cash. C. P. Heise, New Brookland, S. C. ltp-2 FOR SALE?Jersey cow with young heifer calf; cow gentle and good milker. Will sell with or without calf. J. J. Gunter, Lexington, Rt. 2. . 3t-p. FOR SALE?One good "work horse about 7 years old. Jas. F. Lown, Lexington, S. C. 3tp, NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS. All persons having claims or demands against the estate of James Edward Mathias, deceased, will pre sent them, duly proven, to the undersigned' on or before January 1, 1920, and all persons whatsoever owing the estate of the said James Edward Mathias, deceased, will please come forward and make payment thereof, without further notice. SAMUEL B. GEORGE, Executor. Lexington, S. C., Oct. 16, 1919. PERSONAL PROPERTY SALE. I will sell at Public Auction at my place on Monday, November 10, 19*19, beginning at 10 A. M. four (4) good young mule's, two (2) milch cows, some hogs, two (2) two horse -wagons, two (2) buggies, one (1) Ford touring car and other things. J. Collins Price, I 2t-c : R. F. D. 2, Gilbert, S. C. AUCTION SALE OF LAND. We will sell at public auction, on the premises at 11 a. m., Saturday, November 15, the lands of the estate of W. W. Koon, in Hollow Creek Section, consisting of 174 acres, ^.bout half cleared; good 6-room house, orchard. Place is well watered, with fine pasture. /-.f /"ach* nnrehaser to 1 Ci I1IO U* OU1V. , t, pay for papers and revenue stamps. 2t-4-p. HEIRS OF W. W. KOOX. n\AL DISCHARGE. Notice is hereby given that on Friday, the 28th day of Xoveipber, I will apply to George S. Drafts, judge of probate for Lexington County, for : j final discharge as administrator of the estate of Thos E. Wingard, deceased. WILLIE A WIXGARD, Administrator Estate Thos. E. Wingard. Lexington, Oct. 29?4t NOTICE OF ELECTION. All qualified electors residing in /listript NTO. 75 Will -v jl av-vuun ovii w* v. please take notice that an election will be held therein, at the school house, on Saturday, the 15th day of November, 1919, for the purpose of voting: ah additional levy of two mills for ordinary school purposes. Polls will open at 7 A. M. and close at 4 P. M. Bring- tax receipts and registration certificates. JAMES KYZER, A. W. CRAFT, J. I. EARGLE, j 2t-3c. lioara or JLTustees. ~ " *'**.\ % t % j -& D Column [ a >rd each insertion. No ad than 25 cents. ni : . lie?whether land, livestock Ip or want to rent a farm; ] ' V if you have something else . ed column of The Dispatch- ? , I k .... ..._ . AND WILL PAY YOU AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE?Two Ford touring cars, one Ford roadster, one Davis 7-pasj senger, one Columbia 4-passenger ~\X r> -v-nr^U t/Mirincr r*CW ntlP. I, UilC *TiaA?T^li v.vy ^ A AAAf-, yr*~* , ^ Marmon stripped down. Reasonable prices for cash. H. C. Oswald. 2t-3-c. FOR SALE?Used Ford truck and Ford touring car. both in good condition. Miller' Auto Co., 'Lexington, S. C. lt-3c. PERSONAL. WIDOW and maiden worth over 50,000 anxious to marry honorable ! gentlemen. Write, Mrs. Warn, 2216 1-2 Temple, Los Angeles, Cal.. 4t.?3. . * HELP WANTED WANTED?Two horse or more renter and cropper, place about five miles from Lexington; good productive land, about one mile from school house. Dr. James Harman. ltc-2 WANTED?A good cook for small' family. Apply at once. Good pay. Mrs. H. C. Oswald. 2t-3-c: MISefelXA XEOUS. FOR SALE?A second-hand Rock Hill buggy,, spring wagon and top., suitable for a truck vwagon; several . . . show cases, cheap. G. M. Harman. . . FOR SALE?Pea hulling outfit, built on one-horse wagon, to avoid unloading. Consists of engine, huller and wagon. A11 in good' shape. Bargain for quick buyer. Clifton . C. Lucas, Swansea, S. C. 1 3tp-4 FOR. EXCHANGE?One thorough- > bred bull bitch for one nice hound , . puppy, beginning to run rabbits. Call, phone or write JLevi sturKie, Swansea, S. C. ltp-2 TRESPASS NOTICE. A3! persons are warned not to tres| pass on lands of undersigned by huntj ing or otherwise under penalty of the j, .ij ?c law. j 4t-5-p SAM H. LEVER. TRESPASS NOTICE* The public; is hereby warned not to trespass upon the lands of L. Augustus Wingard and H. O. Wingard, for the purpose of hunting, o: otherwise, under penalty of law._ 4t-5-j> TRESPASS NOTICE. . Hunting either by d^y or by night .. :; on my lands and on estate lands of : J. J. Harman, deceased, is forbidden under penalty of the law. , 4tpd. Mrs. Amanda E..Harman. ' TRESPASS NOTICE. All persons are notified not to tres- .. pass on my lands or allow stock of any kind to run at large, under penalty of law. H. S. Crim, Swansea, S. C. 4t56p TRESPASS NOTICE. The public is warned not to trespass on lands of the undersigned, known as J. J. Fox estate, by hunting or otherwise, under penalty of law. 4tc-l MRS. J. J. FOX. TRESPASS NOTICE. I All persons are warned nc^ to hunt or carry guns or dogs on land owned or controlled by me. G. C. Wooten. J TRESPASS NOTICE. All persons are warned not to trespass on lands of undersigned or estate of Murphy Hutto, by hunting' either day or night, or fox hunting, or gathering pecans from my trees, or in any manner whatsoever under penaty of law. B. C. HUTTO, 3t-pd. Pelion, S. C. Don't ) Try To Carry Your Cattle Through The Winter, I Will Buy Them. JL \UU Il<xv vz ci.ii v ui v.acu^ that you want to sell write me what you have or, better still, come and see 'me. I will buy them and give you good prices, as I have a good winter ' pasture. J. H. (IKE) PRICE LEXINGTON, - - S. C.