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1 > T -??T !!?<? <EST ADVERTISING MEDIUM Western South Carolina. 0 KATES REASONABLE. 0 SUBSCRIPTION SI PER ANNUM | JOB PRINTING A SPECIALTY. < The Lexington Dispatch] VOL, XXVI. . LEXINGTON, S. C., MARCH 11, 1896. . NO. 17. (jU iu /v piiilip mil ? TRUSTEE, FOR < r EATS, tin firm: | goods, i TRUNKS AND VALISES, - I 180 MATS STREET, ! COLUMBIA, S. CI. Nov. 7?ly. SOUTHERN RAILWAY. Central time between Columbia and Jacksonville. Eastern time between Columbia and other point*. Northbound jXo. 32 Xo. 33 >o. 33 ' February 23, 1893. i Daily.j Daily. Daily. Lv. Jacksonville 11 tX) a C 50 p! " Savannah 2 52 p; 11 20 pi Ar. Columbia 6 44 p; 3 50 a Lv. Charleston 5 39 p 7 20a Ar. Columbia 10 10 p 11 05 a Lv. Augusta 7 00 p 2 05p " Graniteville 7 46p 2 33p " Trenton 8 25 p 2 53 p | " Johnstons S45p 3 10p I Ar. Columbia Un. depot 11 20 p 4 4op Lv Columbia Bland'gst. 7 54p 5 00a; 5 05 p j " Winnsboro 8 47 p 0 03al 6 05 p ! " Chester 9 34p G55a| 6 53p i " Bock Hill 10 07 p1 7 34 a 7 SOp : Ar. Charlotte 10 50 p 8 25 a! 8 2Up ' Danville 2 30a! 1 SOp' 1200m | Ar. Richmond I j 0 40 p: 6 00 a ! Ar. Washington 9 45 a 9 40 p 6 42 a ; " Baltimore 1105 a 11 25p 8 05 a I " Philadelphia. 1 20 pi 3 00 a 10 25 a j " New York 3 53p; 6 20 a 12 53p c .. , . No. 31 No. 35 No. 37 Southbound. .. ,, .. .. ., Daily. Daily. Daily. , Lv. New York 3 20p 12lout 4 SOp ; " Philadelphia. 5 57 p 3 50 a; 6 55 p ! " Baltimore 8 37 p 6 22 a; 920p | Lv. Washington ' 10 05p 11 15 a 10 43 p j Lv. Richmond j 12 55 p 2 00 a j Lv. Danville j 5 00 a 6 05 pi 550ai " Charlotte S40a 11 OOp 935a ! " RockHill 9 22a 114fip;i0 20a \ " thoatoT i f) -it' a! 12 libit 10 55 a ! " Winnsboro 10 34 a 1 08 a 11 41 a j Ar Colombia Bland' g st. 11 3o a 2 10 a 12 50 p Xiv. Columbia Un. depot 4 SO a 1 20 p " Johnstons * C32a 3 10 p ! " Trenton 0 48 a 3 23 p ! " Graniteville j 7 1*1 a. 3 45 p ; Ar. Augusta ; 8 00 a 4 13 p : Lv. Columbia j 7 00 a: 4 00p ; Ar. Charleston 1110 a! 8 00p j : i Lv. Columbia 10 46 a 1 18 a! Ar. Savannah 2 36 p 5 35 a *' Jacksonville 6 80 j> 9 45 a SLEEPING CAR SERVICE. Nos. 37 and 38?Washington and Southwestern j limited. Vestibuled Ptt'lnian cars, between Augusta and New Yo'k. Solid Vestibuled j tram with dining ears and first class coaches north of Charlotte. Nos. 35 and 36?U. S. Fast Mail. Through Pullman drawing room buffet sleeping car between Jacksonville and New York and Charlotte and Augusta. Also Pullman sleeping cars 1/etween Jacksonville and Cincinnati via i Asheville. Nos. 81 and 32?"New York and Florida Short ; Line Limited," comprises between New York and St. Augustine: Pullman compartment and library observation ears. Pullman drawingroom cars, vestibuled coaches with smoking room and also dining cars serving meals. Also drawing-room Pullman cars between New York ana Tampa. Southbound this train will carry Pullman drawing-room sleeping car j New York to Columbia, on route to Augusta by Train No. 37: and northbound by train No. S: Augusta to New York. "W. H. GREEN, J. M. CULP, G. Supr.. Washington, T. M.. W.udiington. TV. A. TURK, S. H. HARDWIC'K, G- P. A.. "Washington. A. G. P. A.. Atlanta. F. W. HUSEMANN, GUN AND LGSS3MIT3, and dealer in GUSIS, PISTOLS, PISTOL CARTRIDGES fishing tackle, and all kinds of Sportsmen's Articles, j which he bas now on exhibition and for ale at his store. Main Street, Near the Central Bank, j Columbia, 8. C. AGENT FOR HAZARD POWDER CO. Repairing done at short notice. Paper and envelopes of all kinds writing and pencil table" s, pens, pencils, memorandum and pass books, purses, banjo, violin and gui'ar strings, and notions generally, at the Bazaar. MODERN METHODS" FAVORED. The Time- Seemed Ripe, and the Small Boy Gained His Point. The boy had beeu deep in thought for several minute3. "Father, "he said at last, "it's wrong to fight, isn't it?" "Yes, my son," replied the father, pleased to see that his lessons on that subject had not been wasted. "It's wrong to try to settle disputed points by resurting to force, isn't it?" continued the boy. "It is indeed," returned the father. "The whole tendency of modern civili zation is to do away with fighting of all descriptions." "Muscle doesn't count for so much now as it used to, does it?" "No, my boy. Physical prowess does not rank as high as mental ability in the world today." The boy again relapsed into thought lor a lew minutes, apparently pondering liis father's words. "Then of course we're all for peace now," he finally said. "Of conrse. Perfect peace is the ideal for which we strive now." "And we should strive for that ideal in private as well as in public affairs, shouldn't we?" , "Always." "That's what I thought," said the boy 1 reflectively. "Don't you think that we 1 have a good opportunity to apply it now?" "In what way, my boy?" ^ "Why, let's arbitrate the question of that licking that you are going to give me after dinner. Everybody arbitrates now." It was arbitrated. ?Chicago Post. Ho Was a Business Man Too. "Well, well, well," said the large ] and pompous man in the corner of the ] car, putting aside his newspaper and addressing the frail and consumptive individual acrcs3 the way. "I really think i that of all the long eared jackasses this , country has ever sent to Washington to play tag in the legislative halls the present delegation of congressmen holds j the palm. What do you think of that revenue bill they rushed through the other week?" 1 The little man mildly replied that he ( had not read it. I "Neither have I," said the big man, "but a schoolboy knows it isn't worth 1 the paper it's printed on. Now, I've been \ making a study of economic questions \ for some time and from conversations with business men I have learned that t business has been steadily picking up of - ] late. If that fool congress would adjourn and let Wall street and the tariff alone, we would have prosperity to sell inside 1 of six months. I am going to read a pa- { per on this very subject before the Re- , form club next week. It takes the bnsi- : uess men to size up the situation, and i every merchant I've talked with has told me prospects are brightening. Are yon in business in the city?" I The little man, who had been half 1 dozing, opened his eyes and answered that he was. "Well, now, I'll venture you have I noticed an improvement in your bnsi- g ness of late, haven't you?" " Yes," was the reply. "The cold and 1 damp weather have helped ns out somewhat.'' "I thought so; I thought so," said j me sinaeni ci economy, anu it is nut all in the weather either. It's the uatu- 1 ral result of certain economic laws. An r era of good times is certain to follow a period of depression. I'll cite jou as a I case, too, when I read that paper before $ the club. I'll tell those fellows a thing ^ cr two about prosperity. By the way, what business did you say you were in?" ? "I'm an undertaker," said the little j man in a low tone, as though half ^ ashamed of his calling. The big man grew red in the face and ? jerked the bell rope violently, casually ( mentioning something about an engagernent with Smith. The other passengers giggled, and the little man dropped his t chin on his breast and dozed.?Chicago f Times-Herald. ( At the Play. J "I say, stranger," whispered a west- i ern man who had strayed into an up town theater where the play of "Romeo and Juliet" was going on, "I can't make head nor tail of this thing. What's the name of this play, anyhow?" " 'Romeo and Juliet.' " "Well, if I'd known that," said the ( disgusted westerner, "I wouldn't have come in. I understood the feller at the door to say it was something about < Omaha and Joliet."?Harlem Life. ] c Opportunity Lost. "Well," said the suave gentleman who had just made a purchase at a Lon- [ don haberdasher's, "I guess you may , send that over to my hotel." "Good 'eavens," exclaimed the proprietor after the customer had gone. ^ " 'E's an American. If 'e'd talked like 1 that while e was buying the goods, I d j 'ave awsked hiru 10 shiliin's instead of f 5."?Chicago Tribune. \ An Apology. Irate Fat Party?!Hi! This isn't a luggage van. Young Sport?I beg your pardon. 1 did not notice it was a cattle truck.? Sketch. Scarlet Fever Settled in the Back ! An Operation was I'nsuccessfully ! ' Performed. ! The Patient "Was Finally Restored, j After Eighteen Years. i From the Evening Ntws, Newark, N. J. l About eighteen years ago, when < Mrs. Annie Dale, of 88 Bruce Street, ] was a bright, merry school girl, she was taken ill with scarlet fever. She recovered, but she was a very different girl from a physical standpoint. She was cured of the scarlet fever, but it left her with an affection of the back. As she grew older the pain seemed to increase. Her sufferings were intensified by her household duties, but she never complained and with one hand pressed tightly to her back she did her work about her cozy home. ''I was fourteen years old when I was attacked with scarlet fever, and have now suffered with my back for eighteen years. ''Night and day I suffered. It really seemed as if I must succumb to the pain, and then to make matters worse, my head ached so badly that I could scarcely see, at times. Finally I went to St. Michael's Hospital, at the corner of High Street and Central Avenue, and there the surgeons performed a difficult operation on my back but it did no good; it was like everything else. I was told at the hospital to return for another operation, but the first had left me so weak I could not go back, rhen again I had become discour scrorl nnd mv tkrpe children needed I G ? J - ? oiy attention and care at home. The pain became harder to stand and my back was almost broken, it seemed. I thought I would never know what t would be like to be well again ;vhen I was told to try Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. With many doubts, a raint heart and an aching back I ;vent to get the pills, and little dreamng that they would prove the elixir )f a new life to me, I began to take hem. Only a short time elapsed Defore I began to improve. Could t be possible that Dr. Williams' Pink Pills were doing what everything else had failed to accomplish? [ asked myself the question many ,imes and before long I was enabled :>y my improved condition to answer the query with an emphatic 'Yes.' Stow the pain of almost twenty years s cured by these Pink Pills in a few nonths. I have no pain of any kind low, but I have got some of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People md while I do not think it will ever le necessary to use them again, I shall certainly never be without them n the Ijouse.1' ^ TTT.11. 1 T Tk'll .Dr. \\ imams rick jrius cuiuaiu, n a condensed form, all the elements o give new life and richness to the ilood and restore shattered nerves. They are also a specific for troubles leculiar to females, such as suppressions, irregularities and all forms of weakness. They build up the blood, tnd restore the glow of health to sale and sallow cheeks. In men ;hey effect a radical cure in all cases trising from mental worry, overwork >r excesses of whatever nature. Pink Pills are sold in boxes (never in loose sulk) at 50 cents a box or six boxes 'or $2 50, and may be had of all Iruggists, or direct by mail from Or. "Williams1 Medicine Company, Schenectady, N. Y. Tribnta of Bespsct. Whereas, It has pleased Almighty lod in His wise providence to take >ut of this world the soul of our de?eased brother member and friend, Elliot C. Shealy, therefore, be it \e solved, 1. That in the death of our brother The Palmetto State Brass Band has j ost a true and faithful member. 2. That, while the ways of God are j last finding out and no man can understand His doings, and feeling ibat God doeth all things well, we trust the loss to us of our brother is lis eternal gain and humbly submit .0 the rulings of God most holy. 3. That our Band be in mourning : mtil our nest meeting when appro- j priate exercises shall be held in memiry of our deceased brother. 4. That a page bearing these resolutions be inscribed to the memory )f our deceased brother iu our Bccird book. o. That a copy of these resolutions "* 11 rr f Vi a rl/sonn cr>/l JC l> IU L la C J.C4LLA XXJ UX VJU^ j ilso, that a copy be sent each to Our j Sews Letter and The Lexington j Dispatch for publication. C. I. Morgan, J Committee F. W. Shealy, > on J. F. IIarman, ) Resolutions. Thrsw Away His Canes. ? Mr. D. Wiley, ex postmaster. Black ; Dreek, N. Y., was so badly afflicted | with rheumatism that he was only i ible to hobble around with canes, md even then it caused him great pain. Alter using Chamberlain's Pain Balm he was so much improved that he threw away his canes. Ife says this liniment did him more good than all other medicines and treatment put together. For sale at 50 cents per bottle by Julian E. Kaufftnan. 15 St. Peters Hippies. To the Editor of the Dispatch: All is calm and serene just now; nothing to break the monotony of the every day humdrum life. AYe now have delightful weather. If it so continues, soon lovely nature will be in full dress. Messrs. James Kaminer, Paul and Jacob Schneider, James and Henry Boozer and Job Harman, our most ingenious farmers, have been enjoying a pleasant repose, being shut in doors from having measles, but we are glad to see them all at their post of duty once again. Misses Minnie Lindler and Bessie Berly have been caught in that measle snare. We are not surpiised at that one young man wearing that long face. But cheer up, behind the dark clouds the sun is still shining. Mr. Rawl Kyzer's school has closed at Red Knoll academy. Leap year is here with its inducements to the girls and we heard it whispered that in the near future a company intends starting out. Go it, girls, while you have an opportunity, four more long years you may have to wait. Boys, when you go courting, do you ever get left? If you do, be careful, don't go off shooting, that only makes the matter worse. One of our bachelors has deserted us and gone to live alone. We wish him much success in all his undertakings. "But we wonder if he can bake biscuits!" Mr. Jacob Harman, with wife and mother, seems always happy and content with peace and plenty at home. TT 1 ^ T\ TT 4.1 t, ?l,q uncre .Laew xiaxmau, txxuugix uiu and feeble, is bearing up faithfully under the great loss of his dear companion, but may the evening of his life be bright in the hope of meeting her beyond the "dashing foam" where parting is no more. It is with sadness we chronicle the death of Mr. Jacob Mark Harman, who passed away very gently Feb. 3, 1806, in the 40th year of his age. He leaves a wife and seven children and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his loss, but we hope our loss is his eternal gain. A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is still, A place is vacant in our home, That never can be filled. "We miss his kind and willing hand, His lond and earnest care, Our home is dark without him, "We miss him every where. J esus, while our hearts are bieediDg O'er the spoil that death has won, We would in our hours of sadness Calmly say, "Thy will be done" Though cast down, weT not forsaken, Though afflicted not alone, Thou didst give and Thou hast taken, Then Oh! Lord?Thy will be done. Feb. 23, 1896. Flossie. "I have never had a day's sickness in my life,*' said a middle-aged man the other day. "What a comfort it would be,v sighs some poor invalid, "to be in his place for a year or two.'' Y?t half of the invalids we see might be just as healthy as he, if they would only take proper care of themselves, eat proper food?and digest it. It's so strange that such simple things are overlooked by those who want health. Food makes health. It makes strength?and strength i _ .rc i rrn _ u. warus on sickness. .me iuau wko bad never been sick was strong because be always digested bis food, and you could become the same by helping your stomach to work as well as bis. It will make you strong and healthy by making the food you eat make you fat. Diujrgists sell it. Trial bottle 10 co cents. Cke:oko3 ITotss. To the Editor of the Dispatch: The local prophets were right when they prophesied six weeks more of bad weather, which I think we are now having. Mr. F. A. Heigman is having an j addition to his house. He is assisted by the carpenter, Mr. Lawrence Ituff | of Edgefield county. Lawrence and j his wife returned home after spend- i ing a pleasant visit with relatives and j friends. I know they were glad to | see him and his bride. Mr. G. B. "Wingard is doing a successful business running the saw mill. He is also employed grinding | corn and ginning cotton. He certainly inures the work go on where j he goes along. I am glad to learn that Mr. Samuel x llawl and family have fully recovered from measles. I think Sam is still hauling wood to Lexington. Mrs. Miller opened school at Providence Monday morning for a few weeks, after which the free public term will close. A bachelor sometime takes a loDg ride, To try to get a maid to sit by his side, She's gone abroad and has not returned, A lesson I think for the bachelors to learn. Read and you shall know. I think this is a true saying; by reading we gain a great deal of knowledge and we become more enlightened and up with the times. Don't understand me to say that any good is derived from reading woithless papers and books, for I don't believe there is. Read that which is interesting and what you think is a benefit to you. Therefore, I say, read and you shall know. I hear of a few more cases of measles around in this vicinity. Those who have been dodging .them if they don't mind will unfortunately overtake them yet. Somebody must have raised the sash and blowed a whiff of measles at them, as spoken of in my last. The farmers are beginning to turn stubble. They are sure giving it to the old mules and Dixie plows. They are now preparing to plant corn. The small grain crops were frozen Anf er\rY\& frnm tho mid last. wppk. UUU OVLUV A A v?-v WA'M -M- W . . I was truly glad to meet all the girls out at preaching Sunday. This was the first time since we were all afflicted with the prevailing siege. I am glad to say that they were all lively and looking hale and hearty. The boys certainly had a big time rolling logs at Mr. Samuel Wingard's Saturday. The crowd was small but they rolled the logs like they were young Sampsons. Rolling logs and running rabbits were the orders of that day. Mrs. Maggie Harman is visiting her sister, Mrs. Wingard. May the Dispatch ever prosper. C. L. R. . Net to ba Trifled With. From Cincinnati Gazette. Will people never learn that a "cold" is an accident to be dreaded, and that when it occurs treatment should be promptly applied! There is no knowing where the trouble will end; and while complete recovery is the rule, the exceptions are terribly frequent, and thousands upon thousands of fatal illnesses occur every year ushered in by a Utile injudicious exposure and seemingly trifling symp- j toms. Beyond this, there are to-day countless invalids who can trace their ! complaints to <lcolds," which at the > time of occurrence gave no concern, j and were therefore neglected.?When j troubled with a co'd use Chamber- j Iain's Cough Herat dv. It is prompt j and effectual. 25 and 50 cent bottles | for sale by Julian E. Kauffmann. 19. ! Confederate Veterans. . . A meeting of the Confederate vete-1 rans was holden at the town of Sdly, : February 29, 1836. Capt. Capt. D j H. Sally presided. After which an ; election of officers were elected as | follows: D. H. Sally, Captain; T. W. Gleaton, 1st. Lieutenant; J. E. Fullmore, \ 2nd. Lieutenant; I. J. Ton, 3d. Lieu- ! tanant; W. M. Stevenson, 4th. Lieu-; tenant; A. L. Sawyer, Adjutant; J. j K. Brodie, Quatermaster; Jesse Brown, Commisary; Rev. M. M. Furgeson, Chaplain; J. H. Eidson, Treas urer; Ur. l. jlj. juarngue, ourgeon; ; Rev. H. L. Baggott, Sergeant Major; ! Rev. J. X. Wright, Officer of the j Day; J. E. Brown, Color Sergeant; E. Starnes, Yidette, Daniel Cooper, : 1st. Color Sergeant; B. A. Corbitt, j 2d. Color Sergeant. A collection amounting to S2 15 j was taken up to defray present neces-1 sary expenses. The next meeting will be kolden on Saturday, the 4th day of April i next, at 11 o'clock a. m. We have now forty enrolled mem- j bers and hope by our next meeting j to have as many more. As Lexington, Orangeburg, Barn- j well and Aiken counties are adjoining counties and near our meeting 1 place, we hope to have a good turn | out of ex-Confc-derate soldiers to meet with and join us in the cause. Come one, come all. W. M. Stevenson. Acting Secretary. J&3?" Columbia Register and other papers please copy. + - Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The Best Salve in the world for ! Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale at the Bazaar. Cannot be Without Zt. Jamison, S. C., Sept. 2, '90. Since the people know I keep St. 1 Joseph's Quick Relief they have taken ! it all out but one bottle, and that one | I cannot sell until I get in some | more, for I cannot be without it my! self. It is beyond doubt the best ; medicine for cramps, colic, and all I kinds of pain on the market. Send me three dozen bottles per express. R. D. KITTRELL. For further information call on J. E. Kauffmann's drug store and get a copy of St. Joseph's Four Seasons Almanacs 19. 1/Lt. H. D. Taylor's Reply. ; To the Editor of the Dispatch: I notice from the last issue of your paper that my name has been inen tioned to the public by Mr. J. W. i Dreher. The facts are these, that the case was tried by his fellowman Derrick; justice was not given. He I was a tryer but no justice. I have a list of seventy signers of Lexington county that justice was not given in the case against the Amicks. I will not let a card like this go by to please Mr. Dreher, or any one else. I will state further, the case investii gated by Mr. Dreher against the J Amicks for blockading a public j highway, the said road was located I by an arbitration of six arbitrators, j through Simon Amick's land, and he | obstructed the road that had been i here five vears. It takes the place j of another road that has been here twenty years and more. Mr. Dreher | said he did not understand the law, I I but he would try it anyhow. He dismissed it at the preliminary hearing by hearing the defendants side and not listning to the prosecutors side. He claimed that it was in a tangle and would have no more to do with the case. It was a mistake, my committee said it was in no j tangle. The Solicitor told Mr. Dreher to I go on with the case, it was all right, j so I was informed. Probably it was stimulus to Mr. | J. W. Dreher, on account of his felj lowman Derrick. My official conduct is just and | honorable and I am always glad to j answer for it at any time. H. D. Taylor. Right well, Mar. 2,1896. All Free. Those who have used Dr. Kind's ! New Discovery know its value, and those who have not, have now the opportunity to try it Free. Call on the advertised Druggist and get a Trial Bottle, Free. Send your name and address to H. E. Bucklen & Co., Chicago, and get a sample box of Dr. King's New Life, Pills Free, as well as a copy of Guide td Health and Household Instructor, Free. All of which is guaranteed to do you good and cost you nothing. For sale at the Bazaar. FlourisMng Swansea. To the Editor of the Dispatch: I hope you will publish a few lin* s from this section of our county, as I am anxious to tell you about our , progressive and beautiful little village of Swansea. Bustling little Swansea has put on new life with the opening of tie spring of 1896, and is moving rap- ( idly aleng in business relations. The town has been on a steady boom lor sometime past, which was broken somewhat recently by fire destroying three buildings near the busi- < ness portion of the town. But that don't dishearten our citizens who are banking on Swansea. They are now , rebuiding and soon the vacant streets will have larger and more commodi- ' ous store rooms and occupied by their owners with a large stock of goods. There are busines men in Swansea who are filled with indomitable push 1 and energy and who are up to date in every respect. They believe in their town, and a bright future in the distance is being seen with visions of a coming ahd glorious city. And that day is not far distant. Swansea is in the front line in the march of ] progress and she will there remain until she finallv reaches out far in the lead. There are hundreds of people living near who know not the progress Swansea is making, but let them come in closer touch with us and they will find friends who are steady, honest and progressive for the upbuilding of our town and for < the improvement of our community, j The town is beautifully located as ^ will be seen when further improvements are made; if being on a hill near which runs the beautiful waters of Bull Swamp creek on the long ^ march to the Atlantic. Along this creek can be found plenty of sport for the hunter and the fisherman. 1 Mr. H. P. Goodwin, its owner, con- j templates considerable improvement y by way of thoroughly cleaning out his pond of stumps and building bath houses and sail boats, thus making this point a first class resort for persons who are accustomed to spending an outing during the summer. I am also informed that a Northern syndicate will soon purchase the water power near here and erect a large factory, and I trust that such information will soon be realized. A great many improvements are being made through our town. The work upon the streets will soon begin in earnest and with the assistance of the railroad, the Board of Health expects to put the town in a thorough sanitarv condition, thusob viating and possibly preventing malarial fevers during the heated season. Dr. Brooker has a new drug store and keeps a nice line of goods. There are three physicians in town, Drs. Brooker, Langford and J. L. Johnson, who are all prominent in their professions with the people here. Thomas L. Martin keeps the hotel and is doing a good business. F. Brooks Harman keeps a first class store of general merchandise and is fast becoming popular with the people. J. Lee Brooker keeps a first class grocery and is now erecting a fine large brick house which will be occupied by him in the fall with a fine and large stock of goods. Bast & Brother runs quite a large general merchandising store and are doing a good business. W. B. Rast is now building quite a handsome residence, and as public opnion has it, for the purpose of robbing some man of his beloved d tughter. We don't blame him and trust if that be his purpose, his home may be completed at once. Mr. J. E. Morgan, our clever and emcient agent, nas naa quite a nice residence built for his fatfiily and will now quit the boarding house and live at home. In schools and churches S.vansea is by no means behind. The Baptist have already built quite a nice church with a large and thriving membership, while the Methodist will soon follow suit. Prof. Hutto, a graduate of the Citadel, has quite a large and flourishing school, which is well attended and patronized. Politics, Mr. Editor, "is out of sight." Our politicians are considably at variance just now. Past is seriously ill; Dr. Brooker is on the fence, but i3 as silent as a tombstone and Col. Knotts has joined the Republican party, while the balance of us are waiting for something to turn up to find out "where we are at." Very respectfully, ^ A Citizen-. March 6, 189G. A Pleasant Entertainment. To the Editor of the Dispatch: The following is the program of a pleasant entertainment given in honor of the young folks by Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Shuil, at Forest Hill, Thursday evening 27th February. It proved to be pleasant and entertaining throughout, lasting for four hours. Among the guests were a few young ladies and gentlemen from Columbia, Dry Creek and other sections. First on the program: "Two much side show'', by Miss Kate Joye, Messrs. Lee, Rob and | Gussie Hook, Davis Skull, Maxcy Mathias, John and Jonah Carter. Tableau, "Jeaious Love,'" by Misses Annie Geiger, Ellen Carter, and Mr. Gussie Hook. "Strange Secret," by Misses Lydia Sims, Issie Carter and Ella Mathias. Tableau, "Evening Prayer," by Misses Lydia Sims, Ella Moak and Mr. Willie Moak. "The National Flag," by Mr. Jonah Carter. "Tongue and Temper," by Misses Annie Geiger and Kate Joye. Recitation, "McLain's Child, by Mr. Bob Hook. Tableau, "Pesky Mouse," by Mr. Mrs. Peter Skull, Willie and Ella Moak. "How Mrs. ronderous was raia, by Misses Annie Geiger, Kate Joye, [ssie and Ellen Carter. "The Flower of the Family," by j Misses Corrie Corlev, Carrie and j Ethel Mathias, Mr. Gussie Hook. Tableau, "Evening Star," by Miss Kate Joye. "The Shop Girl's Victory,'' by Misses Kate Joye, Viola Bouknight, ! Annie Geiger and Mr. "Willie Geiger. j ' <kTlip "Ppoeemnicer *' bv 'Miss Annie i ' Greiger the Queen. Misses Viola BoukniglV, Kate Jove, Corrie Corley. Ellen Caiter, Carrie an J Ella Ma- { :kias the Maidens. Tableau, "Excelsior," bv Misses j Rachel Matbias, EJla Moak and Willie Moak. : ] " The Duchman's Dream," by Miss ' 1 Dora Casson. 1 Closing by a song. | The stage was beautifully deco- | ] :aied with holly and evergreens. The evening was delightfully spent i 3y the old and young. Everybody | vent home with a light heart. < Tkixy. ! - ADVERTISING RATES. Advertisements will be Inserted at the rate of 75 cents per square of one inch space for first insertion, and 50 cents per inch for each subsequent insertion. Liberal contracts made with those wishing to advertise for three, six and twelve "months. Notices in the local column 10 cents per line each insenion. Marriage notices inserted free. Obituaries charged for at the rate of one cent a word. Address G. M. HARMAN, Editor. The Proper Time When the most benefit is to be derived from a good medicine, is early in the year. This is the season when the tired body, weakened organs and nervous system yearn for a buildingup medicine like Hood's Sarsaparilla. Many wait for the open spring weather and, in fact, delay giving attention to their physical condition so long that a long siege of sickness is inevitable. To rid the 3ystem of the impurities accumulated during the winter season, to purify the blood and to invigorate the whole system, there is nothing equal to Hood's Sarsaparilla. Don't put it off, but take Hood's Sarsaparilla now. It will do you good. Read the testimonials published in behalf of Hood's Sarsaparilla, all from reliable, grateful people. They tell the story. A Forewarning. To the Editor of the Dispatch: A forewarning to thj great and trie small, the rich and the poor, the old and the young is hereby given and to all others who desire a home in heaven with the blessed Son cf God. I as a member of Good Hope Baptist church of Christ feel that I would be neglecting a duty and a great responsibility if I should fail t) give the warning herein. All the members of the said New Hope c'mrch are earnestly solicited to meet at said church on the third Sunday i 1 March, 189G. Christ has commanded his followers to live in peace and all the members of this church must meet on that day and come together in peace and love and unity and Gods blessings will rest upon each one of us. Christ's word tells parents to "train the child up in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it." Again, "Bring the children up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord." Then it behooves every person who is at the head of a family to bring his sons and daughters out to church, both young and old, large and small in order that they may learn the ways of him who said, "suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven. God s word commands men every where to repent and be saved. Now in the Dame of him who said, "I would that none should perish but that all may turn to him and live." Won't you come, fellow traveler to eternity, and be saved? Ask yourself the question, "Where shall I spend eternity?" If you will honestly answer the above question I feel that you will resolve at once to turn to Christ and live. God forbid that any should come to him in that day and hear the awful doom "depart ye workers of iniquity into outer darkness, I never knew you." But may he hear the welcome plaudit of well dune good and faithful servant thou has been faithful over a few things enter into the joys of thy Lord." Staxmore D. Hutto. Beaver Pond, S. C., Feb. 26, 1896. Tlis Time for Building Up the system is at this season. The cold weather has made unusual drains upon the vital forces. The blood has become impoverished and impure, and all the functions of the body suffer in consequence. Hood's Sarsaparilla is the great builder, because it is the One True Blood Purifier and nerve tonic. Hood's Pills become the favorite cathartic with all who use them. All druggists. 25c. Now is the time to begin to think about planting your gardens, and the Bazaar is the place to get your seed. They are fresh and reliable. Old type metal, as good if not better and cheaper than Babbit metal suitable for mill men, for sale at the -r-v 1 /V? uispatcii omce. Remember that medicines of all kinds, perfumery, sweet soaps, combs, A brushes, etc., can be found at the Bazaar. Nice evaporated apples, prunes, canned pie peaches, mince meat, canned pine apple, cream cheese, and mountain butter, at the Bazaar. Snatched Fr:m Death. Cold Water, Ala., Mar. 11, 1802. My little child had the dropsy for two years. We had tried various remedies and the most prominent physicians in the country but to no avail. We commenced the use of St. Joseph's Liver Regulator and she is qow as healthy as anv child. T. P. W. BROOCS, M. D. For further information call on J. E. Kauffroann's drug store and get a copy of St. Joseph's Four Seasons Almanac. 19. I