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: a?? The Lexington Dispatch i Burned April 25th; rebuilt July * 19, 189A I G. M. HARMAN. Editor and Publisher. i ?? ] LEXINGTON, S. C., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1S97. [ Our Brookland correspondent has stru'ck the key note the cause of nearly all the grumbling about high taxation. As he says, if every tax " | payer would return his property at its true value it would be better for all. j An inspection of the Auditor's book would reveal an object lesson worthy to study. There are no doubt tax payers who have returned their prop^ erty at not one half what they would \ . * sell it for; there are others who do , * list all their property for taxation and think it smart in cheating the State and county out of their just dues, * -? lUi iorgeuui oi tue mao iu tuc tbey are the losers, for a small assessment necessitates a high levy. To know just exactly how many horses, mules, cows, sheep, hogs, dogs and other property. In thet county which escape taxatiomby not being listed, would he surprisingwlfiejnost well ' informed person. As just so much money is needed for State and county purposes an honest return of all the property would reduce the levy and the burden of taxation would fall equally upon all. This State of affairs exists not only in this county but in every county in the state, and we hope that the tax department will find a remedy and apply it. George Washington Murray, the colored member of the National House of Representatives, has been seeking national notoriety for some w time and was about to have his ambition satisfied, but the Republican leaders of the House forbade him to undertake what he proposed and so he was compelled to abandon the idea. He intended to contest the counting of the Sectoral vote of this State on the ground that the State Institution violates the 14th and 15th amendments of the constitution of the United States and the law of 1S67 provi<|iDg for the re-admission of 4 SoutJ^Carolina into the Union. The Legislature, in killing Senator Archer's bill to make it a misdemeanor to spit on the floors of court houses and churches, did a very unwise thing. There was a gr^at deal of merit in the bill which should have commended themselves to the favor* ' able consideration of oar law makerr, bu? then, as Senator Archer said,j people are Yery jealous of th$ijr rights? ______ A part cf Admiral BuDce's fleet, which was on the way to Charleston to blockade that port, was caught in a terrific storm last Friday about forty miles off the North Carolina coast and well below Cipe Hatteras and sustained some damage. During the storm several persons were killed by being washed overboard and dashed against the turrets. Many of the crews were injured. The war ships New York, Maine^ Columbia, Amphitrite and Marblehead are safely anchored in Charleston harbor. The Indiana sought safety in Hampton Roads. The oommitte to whom was re ferred Senator Tillman's bill to give the State absolute police power in inspecting all liquors imported into the State, has reported the bill to the Senate with amendments. Tbe probability is that the bill will become a law as it gives to all the States the same powers and the right to prevent the importation of liquors into a State where there is a law forbidding tbe same. Mr. C. M. Ward has examined ?s the property over which he has been appointed receiver by Judge Simonton, and has made a report to the United States Court that he found it to be in good condition and recommends that the lease of the Carolina _ Midland be not only continued but to complete the road to Batesburg as Kla DWU ttO jy k/i v . The bill of Mr. Asbill, of this county to abolish compulsary pilotage has stirred up a hornets nest in the House of Representaves and among the river and harbor men of Charleston. Mr. Asbill is ably defending his bill and the probability is that it will go through safely. Senator Foraker of Ohio, is said to be authority for the Statement that Lieutenant Governor Jones can have the appointment of United States ; Senator to fill out the unexpired term J of Senator Sherman, when he resigns to accept the Secretary of State's portfolio in McKinley's cabinet. President Cleveland vetoed a bill ; creating a new Judicial district in Texas, but the Senate, with the ex- I ception of one vote, passed the bill over his veto. National and other banks in different sections of the country continue to smash, which indicates that the promised era of prosperity has failed to dawn yet. 1 r, - rtffr ' - Legislative Prossedings. The present Legislature has been the subject of much adverse criticism from press and people on account of the seemingly small amount of actual work since it has been in session. To one who has not watched closely the work done it appears that but very little has been accomplished, yet when we review the whole session the astonishing fact is developed that as much work has been done at ?.-Avi/Mia T tUlS Stbbiuu as auj jjit imuo e>* ture in the same length of lime. True a great deal of the work has been of a load nature, yet it was just such work that had to be done, and it is now out of the way and the Legislature can devote its undivided attention to business of a general nature. In making out our report of the Legislature, we have not mentioned all of the matters considered by tha^ body b it only such as is of general interest to our readers. The House has effectually killed Mr. Ashley's privilege tax reduction bill which insures the payment of this tax to Clenjson College again. The following bills were read the third time: Bill providing punishment for laborerers who violate either written or verbal contracts after having received supp'ies from his landlord; bill to regulate the appointment of receivers by the courts of this State in causes therein; bill to further provide for the return and assessment of property for taxation. The laborers contract bill reads: Section 1. That any laborer working on shares of crop or for wages in money or other valuable consideration under a verbal or written contract to labor on farm lands, who shall receive advances either in money or supplies and thereafter willfully and without just cause fail to perform the reasonable service required of him by the terras of the said contrsct, shall be liable to prosecution for a misdemeanor, and on conviction shall be punished for not less 20 days nor more than 30 days, or to be fined in the sum of not less than $25 nor more than $50, in the discretion of the court. Mr. Rainsford's bill to provide compensation for members of the County Board of Township Commissioners and chairmen while sitting as members, was passed. The Act provides that they may sit eight days. All members get $1 per day and five cents mileage. Chairmen, _ when acting as members of County ' Boards, wilt receive^r oO. ; Evans'rato message- .of the I pkiv^^^mT^fblicariuu ?3f~ of County Treasurers' reports came up as a special order, and the veto j was sustained by a vote of 92 to 3. The House bill, to require clerks, sheriffs, Ac., to keep an itemized statement of their income from fees, was amended so as to except Barnwell, Berkeley, Sumter, Lexington and Newberry, and was passed to a third reading. Mr. Patton's redistricting bill came up again on Friday for further consideration and was finally continued to the next session. .uurmg tne aay tne suosuiuie ior the insurance deposit bill passed. Mr. Banks introduced a bill to abolish the office of County Boards of Control and chief constables and State constables and devolve their duties upon other officers, and pro _ vide for the election of a State commissioner and county dispensers. The duties of county boards are devolved upon the boards of county commissioners, who shall be elected by the people. The State commissioner is to be elected by the people as any other State officer. Mr. Owens' bill to iicense the carrying of pistols was reported unfavorable. Mr. Rrinford's township commis?* " Villi POA/1 if ?5 aiuuci o wuipciiaatiim uiu puotu mo final reading in the Senate without debate. Mr. Mishoe's bill to amend section 145 of Revised Statutes so as to give magistrates jurisdiction when the amount in question or damages are under $20 was passed. Mr. Wingo's bill to require the commutation tax to be expended in the townships in which the taxpayer resides was ordered to a third reading without debate. Mr. Robinson's bill fixing the fees of witnesses for attendance upon the courts of general sessions was called up and Mr. Westmoreland moved to strike out the enacting words of the bill. Mr. Elollis said it had been an issue in the campaign in his county and he hoped the bill should pass. Mr. deLoach was opposed to the bill, i Mr. Robinson defended his bill say- ! inor there was merit in it. He SDoke ! earnestly in behalf of paying at least enough to pay the expenses of witnesses. Mr. Westmoreland spoke from experience aud said his county j did not wish hordes of witnesses. Mr. Mauldin said it was not right to have any man do something fur nothing. The present act made witnesses pay their own expenses. Mr. Gasque favored t he spiiit of ; the bill, but he thought it would bring an influx of witnesses to the courts. Mr. Mishoe said this bill was in favor of the poor man. Mr. j ; deLoach said that he knew of one j ?*" \ \ day at court in bis county when $500 bad been paid out to witnesses, most of tbem immaterial. a After some further argument Mr. a T. Y. Williams cidled attention to a the fact that a great proportion of t! witnesses could not make 50 cents a s day at home. s 13y a vote of 55 to 34 the House b killed the bill, which was to raise the a per diem from 50 cents to $1 a day. Hie most interesting result cf the day's woik was the passage of the bill repealing the anti-free pass act. It is doubted, however, whether this measure will get through the Senate. -] Bill to provide for the payment of the expenses of the several new county elections. Mr. Epps' cigarette bill passed. j The Senate concurrent resolutions r relating to the ratification of the ar- ^ bitration treaty between the United States and Great Britain went to a third reading without debate. Mr. Ilderson's bill to provide for c the removal of any county officer for incapacity, misconduct or neglect of duty, pursuent to article III, section x 27 of the Constitution, was ordered j to a third reading without debate. c Mr. Robinson's bill to repeal the . . * anti -free pass act was called up and it was discovered that they were in favor of free railroad passes and the j bill went to its third reading. t In the Senate, discussing the l House bill requiring the sinking fund commission to lend funds to the < several county treasurers of the State, ] Senator Buist objected to the sinking fund being loaned to counties. | He was opposed, said he, to lending money on any other security than ] State bonds. , Mr. Henderson said the security ] given would be just as good as State bonds. He could not see the justice of lending this money to the banks at 4 1 2 per cent, to relend to the ; counties at 8 per cent. It was money paid by the people and why , not let it to the counties at the 4 1-2 nov fonf thiio aflvincr S 1.2 ner cent. 1 fv* vv ?? ? c> ~ - ? I? I to the taxpayers. Mr. B.iist moved to strike out the , enacting words. This was voted down and the bill passed to third reading. House bill to amend an act relating to grand juries, so as to provide for six holding over every year. Read third time. Bill to provide for laborer's lien. Read third time. Bicycles will hereafter be carried by railroads under same rule as trunks and other baggage. [ J3ill to require all cpjumon carriers to pay all loss for dams^es^ for loss, . damage affid breakage of any articles i shipped over their lines. ? Read third time. Mr. Childs' bill regulating the sale : of liquor in the State was. on his own < motion, made a special order for next Thursday. < An unfavorable report was made by the special committee on Mr. Mauldin's dispensary bill, which is a . i'JCttl UpilULl uicasui c. The Committee on Public Schools ( reported a bill affecting the general ; school bill, changing the time of appointment of school trustees from July to January. In the Senate the dispensary bills were made a special order for today, (Wednsda}) at 1 o'clock. A message was received from the 1 Governor recommending that the ap- < propriation asked for by the State ^ Fair Association be granted. The communication of Mr. L. D. Childs ] showed that the society had paid ? back the loan of last year and that ' the balance of cash in the treasury was not sufficient to enable the 1 society to carry out its plans this ] year. The message was referred to ! the Finance Committee. The Education Committee re- ' ported favorably on the bill to require paiCiilO Ui ^uuiuiauo tu ovuu IUVU children or wards to school. * House bill to prevent the employ- 1 uient of other than convict labor on ^ any State farm. Read third time. House bill to require all the * county officers of the several counties ' of this State to keep their offices open during each week day. Read ! third time. ] To amend section 2064 (1942) of the revised statutes of 1S93, changing the time for executors and ad- | miuistrators to account to the Pro bate Judges. Read third time. Dots From Lower Fork. i To the Editor of the Dispatch : Yesterday reminded me of spring; * hope to-day will also. < We had plenty of rain last week. , Health of this neighborhood is very good. Mr. Sam Metz, Jr, is quite sick. Mr. G. F. Leitzey is making arrangements for erecting another bain on the site of the one recently destroved bv fire. Mr. Isaiah Haltiwanger and family have moved back to their old home, i Died, at his home. January 10, 1897, Mr. Willie F. Buff, Jr., aged 28 , years and 8 days. He was sick only a short time. He leaves a wife and ' two little children, besides other rel atives and friends. Mr. But! was well known in this community and , liked by all who knew him. His remains were laid to rest in St. An- ' drew's graveyard. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. \\\ A. i Deaton. I will close, wishing the editor of the Dispatch much success. Pearl. February 8, 1897. Notice to Brad Overseers.; f * Ail overseers of the public roads j re hereby notified to call out bands j nd put the roads in good condition t once. They are required to?"ork N he road thoroughly, arcbingwAhe I ame to the centre with ditch od each ide to carry the water. Hrv$ ncr | >reakers in the middle of road unless : - lV jz ' " bsolutdy necessary. * *?M L. J. Lmgford, j $ County Supervisor. , j Feb. 0, 1 SOT. ^ j l. u The Old Boar Growls Agatit. , I lo the Editor of the Dispatch: i T The grip is epidemic in this? sec- ; * ^ I c ion. -i , Since my last writing two aibiable * adies have gone to their reward, ; 1 lamely, Mrs. Mirv Ann Frazier and j ? ^ II klrs. Nancy Moore. Peace be to their i ishes. \ * The Old Bear has been growling fi n the hug of the grip, which ac- 1 ;ounts for his silence in your last is- ( iue. V; * * Some one in this section is troubled ] vith bots or grubs. WiUvsoma*one 1 jlease suggest a remedy. Please lon't prescribe mutton or chicken, lor sweet potatoes unle|? jQ'g $.re ] joing to furnish the medicine. * i Tom tells of a fine horse owned by | VIr. Wessinger. We can boast "6f ? jome as long nosed and razor, trfieks: -\ is any part. ps jl: WeddiDgs have become contagions. i Sox says if they don't soon let , up ae'll turn Mormau. I fear the recent blizzard sonrided ;he death knell of the grain crop." We have been visited bj Prof. Friday's sleight of hand show, which ? ? - ^ nn T^arn/^ "e wati UUL tt* CLItU LLULIJJ mo i/fltiuo harp. The situation, as I see it: The farmer leans on the.plow stock, The merchant holds a leip'on - the farmer, rv-* The banker holds a-lein on the merchant, The millionaire holds a lien on the banker, So all are under the lein. But i' ' woe unto him who is under the. last mentioned. Such is our? conation, and when will the end cosHe, or who will be able to stand all these d#stwbacks four years. if/.. The sorrowful fate of a young bride and where shelias Jo go: From the organ to the hoe, wCift she have a pleasnt thing, ' In getting water at the spring x' H?re is a happy lot, From the kettle to the pot. ?T~ To make the breeches and froefe And the cradle soon to rock.*^. Drudgery and labor all she kiws" Tired and sick, to bed she jg?JV . The champion sporJtinan, or" a groat grand son of jL^pias. also visited us. He says h^jas to salt his shells, for he kills t^b game so far off that it would spoil before he could get to it. Big Pete and Tom haj had grip, j Tom nearly died out. put he can straddle his bike once more. Our turkey hunter don't gobble oow, nor neither does he ntrut. Now, kind reader, please pardon all errors, and I will again bid you s*ood bye for the present. Old Bear. Smith Branch News. To the Editor of the Dispatch: Seeing nothing from the rosemary bills of this party of Lexington j county, I venture a few lines which I aope to see in your next issue. Sickoess basn't failed to visit tbis part of tbe country as well as others. j Several persons have been very ill, j but they are gradually convalescing. Farmers of tbis section are somewhat slow in preparing for the approaching season, nevertheless they ire going to put in heavy crops from which we hope they will reap an ibundant harvest. Regardless of the low -prices of lumber, the lumbermen of this sec- j tion are preparing for a b^isk busi- j Less. Mr. J. D. Jones of Orangeburg county, is having his mill on ( Black creek repaired. Mr. Jones is | i fine man. May prosperity attend j him in all his undertaking^ Mr. S. Roston Smith has erected ! i steam saw mill on Smith branch, ear Mr. Drayton E. Clark's re3i- ' dence. Already the sound of the whistle denotes the industry of Mr. j Smith as a business man. We wish Ros much success in the business. j Judge Rish's term having expired, ! Mr. Isaiah Hallman, his successor, j uow wears the judicial robe. Mr. Hallman is a shrewd man. well qualified for the position and I feel confident that he will give general j satisfaction. Mr. D. E. Shumpert, our mer- j chant and postmaster, is doing a lively business. Daniel is a clever fellow. He sells goods at Columbia price?. The Smi^i Branch High school is ! in her full bloom. The school is be- j ing taught by Professor J. V. Smith, one of the most experienced teachers of Lexington county. Mr. Smith, having completed a business and a Normal course, has the latest method nf fooniiinn. hoinrr si rpfined andDleas Ill VEUV/Uiug, "-"O '* 1 ant gentleman in bis profession be has won for himself a reputation that will live for ages to come. Let us pause for a moment ami j view the faces of the young ladies and gentlemen of this section, and j we heboid an aurora of light, which ' ( j UUM A * frtrn V.5.JounrA of JfeJirbu d ^ ~ Jt Prof. W. H. Feekc, who g3 makes a specialty of jg ? II gj (L ^ Epilepsy, lias without Bod 8 E tSiw doubt treated and curSs I S ed more cases than ar.v \ P ffi ^ving Physician; his ?i 6? Si L. w success is astonishing. " Jh. We have heard of cases of so years' standing ?SS cured by K^I H him. Ho FillT ta f bUILusg le of his absolute cure, free to any sufferers yfco may send their P. O. and Express address. IVe advise anv one wishing a cure to address Tof.W. E. PEEKE, F. D., 4 Cedar St., Eew York bines brighter every day that Mr. Smith labors among us. Already ve have several boarders. The time hey spend at Smith Branch will be ?f great benefit to them in the fu ure. Several students are teaching ? ' > 1 - H'- i 1 il..t a tue public SCD00I6. HUHIUUI iome of these youug men will illurniiate history's brightest page and )uild for themselves fine reputations is teachers if that be their chosen >rofcssion. Mr. W. A. Iiisb, a former pupil of Smith Branch, is now teaching a rery successful school at Long Branch. His term soon expires and le will return to our school. We sill welcome him back as he is an k 3^eel ent young man. Mr. H. V. Rish has just completed jis-term tear Black creek and is Jowjri*" School.' We are pleased to inow tjiat Henry gave entire satis' Mr. W. J. McCartha, one of our larmer-students, is now teaching a , ffltarishing school at Fairy academy ML wish him much such in his work. ^ W. and E. Students, ^february 5'tb, 1897. HNARD THE CLOTHIER. "-.Oss STATISTICS PROVE That M. L. Kinard, the People's Clothier, gives the best Bargains in Clothing. Beginning Monday Morning, January 4th, 181)7, and continuing thirty days, we will place for your inspection Counter ?Vo. 7, t$ig Value 'MenV&ick Suits for A A Former price SG.50, $7 C0andvjpe7? V7 V7 < v V'or.vrjsB .v*?. e. kMen's Sack vSnit* nt CN *7 Forn/er price $8 50, SlO.COKjJ) / #t)U s:o.6\ Counters ?V?#. 3 and 4 Contains Novelties in Men's Suits, in regular sizes 32 to 42. also extra sizes 44 to^> 1 50. All tor (per suit) ^ X \J Formerly sold at 10.50. $12 50 and $15.00. BIG DRIVE ON ODD PANTS FOR $2.50 CaU eariv before they are all picked over. Spot Cash. No Goo Is on Ap robation. M. L. KINARD, THE PEOPLE'S CLOTHIER. 1523 Main Street, At Sign of the Golden Star COLUMBIA, S. C. April 25?ly. The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF LEXINGTON. By C. E. Leapliart, E: <jnire, Probate Jud0e. TT THERE AS, PAUL E LOWMAN made VV suit to me to grant him Ls'ters of Administration of the Estate of and effects of Mr-1. Jemima Lowman; These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said Mrs. Jemima Lowman.deceased, that they be and appear before me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Lexington C. H , S C., on the loth day of February next, after publication bert-of. at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under mv hand, this 1st day of February, Anno Domini, 1807. 0 E. LEAPHAKT. IL.S 1 Judge of Probate Lexington County. Published on the 3d day of February, 1837. in the Lexington Dispatch. 2wl3. arau ilium bus . COLUMBIA. S. C. DIRECTORS-Dr. A X Talley. Dr. James Woodrow, J A. Crawford, Dr. T. T. Moore R. S Desportes, Hon. John T. Soan. W. II. Gibhts. Wni. Wallace. W. C Wright, John C. S'auley. li. S. Desportes, Jr., K II Edmunds. mHIS BANK RESPECTFULLY SOLIX cits the deposits of individuals, tirius and corporations generally, and will give every reasonable ficili y to those doing business with it. I i the Savings Dopnrhncnt Interest will be allowed at the rate of 1 p?r cent, per annutn, payable 1st of May and 1st ot November. A .*N. T'LLEY. President W C. WRIGHT, Vice i resident. J. H SAWYEK. c.isl'.itr. January 20, 1807 - lv. : 1 ! EDWARD L. ASBILL, Attorney at Law, LEESYILLE, ----- S. C. l'racticts in all the Courts. business solicited. Sept. 30 Cn) \ M P. H. NELSON, Attonicvy at Law. | fl V.ll be in Lexington on Friday of each ! i reek. * Nov 4 ? tf | LOVELL DIAMOND BICYCLES. THE LEADERS FOR vk 1 w< rr < ' k H "? M W y-* tn Z ai V JOHN P. LOVELL ARMS CO | MANUFACTURERS, BOSTON. MASS ^ for C-itaJogne. .! August l'J?ly. - | The State of South Carolina, . COUNTY OF LEXINGTON. ~ - % in the Court.or b&mmoj^'lea John E. Fulmer.Ex^torofO P. Fanner, t deceased 'Plaintiff, against George Epting. in bis own right and as Administrator Ehzibeth Epting, Defendant, WHEREAS JOHN E. FULMER, AS Executor of E tate of O. 1*. Fat mer, deceartd, obtained a judgment againsf G orge Epting in bis own tight, and*s Administrator of the Estate of Eliztbeth Epting. deetns d, lor the sum of lonr bun dred and six'y-two 25-lUO (S4G2. 5) dollars on the twenty-eighth day of June, 1888, r with co>t. and an execution was issued ' thereon, bit no part of said judgment has been p. iJ, and the active energy of the execution issued thereou has expired; and whereas, the said -Tno. E Fulmer. Execute r as alorefaid. (n the llh day of April. lhltG, assigned said judgment to John W. Fulmer, Perry 1> Fulmer, Mrs, Cummings I. ai Summer, Mrs. S J. Kohn, Mrs. S. W. tl Young and Anna Fulmer, who are now the lawful owners and hold? rs of said judgment. and whereas, the said George Epting c has departed this life since the date of said lfi judgment, execution aud assignment, and has left him surviving the following per- * sons, to wit: Pol v Sweedenburg, Martha I Summer. Narcis Hipp, Jella Sease, Lizzie \ Dickert. Louisa Derrick, Ella Poland, John C. Epting, Polly Epting and AliceSwygert, distributees of bis Estate and that of Eliza- t< beth Epting; and whereas the Plaintiff desires to renew the active energy of said execution, now. therefore, ycu. the said Polly Sweedeuburg. Martha Summer, Narcis Hipp. Jella Sense, L:zzie Dickert, Louisa Derrick, Elia Behind, John C. Epting, Poily Epilog and Alice S;,wgert, heir at law of the said Gjorge Epting and the said Elizabeth Epting, are hereby summoned and rujuired to sbo.v cause, if any you can or have on the tirst day of the next term of the c uit of Common Pleas a for Lexington county, why the active energy of the said execution should not be , renewed according to law. o P. II NELSON, o Attorney for Assignees of P.aintiff g Columbia, S. C., 31st Decenib r, 1890. Cwl3. IT'! s Final Discharge. All persons intekested will take notice that we wiil apply to Hon. O IT T onnVio,! .In/lnoftf Prnlmtp fnr T,l *. ? ington county. S. C., on the 26th day of February, 1S97, for a fiDal discbarge as Executors of the Estate of Levi Araick, deceased. JASPER A MICK, D. AMOS SON, Execntors. January 23, 1807 ? 4wll. Final Discharge. A LL PERSONS INTERESTED WILL , A take notice that I will apply to Hon. C. E. Leaphart, Judge of Piobate for Lexiugton count}', S. C., on February 20, 1.897, for a final discharge as guardian of the Estates of Simeon Z Shealy. and oth-r mi nors E. II SITE \LY, Guardian. Jauaarv 20, ISO7. ? 4wl4. Notice. All persons indebted to the f E-date of A. J. Counts deceased, will please settle on or before February 11th, j897; also all per.se ns having claims agaiDst saia JJ/Siaie will presem isame uu ur ucfore the above mentioned date H. H COUNTS, J. COUNTS. A cents fur Heirs. PeaK, S. c , January 23, 1897. 3wl3. IOOR HAYES, CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER, lewi ed ale. s. c. Bids submitted for all kinds of Carpenter word. None but first class workmen emp'oyed. llonse building and painting specialties. Remember me. Final Discharge. All persons interested wi,.l take notice ttiat I will apply to Hon. > c E. Leapbart, Jndge of Probate foi Lex- | ington county. S. c., on Saturday, the20rh of February, 1897, at 11 o'clock a. m., for a final discharge as Executor ol the Estate 1 ol Henry B. Davis, deceased. JOHN J. FOX. Executor. January 1C, 1897?4wl3pd. fUlTMsS < j \ LL HOME MADE FROM THE BEST ^TjL material and ere the best lor the price anywhere. A home industry lhit ' " ?" ? ? ? ? ? A , V\ 1 r~m r\ /-} 4 A f win give you me inuai uuiiiuic iui the money should be given a trial at hast. My \ rices range from So.UO per pair up. All orders by mail for Harness from Sb.bO per pair up I Will Prepay Freight to your Depot. Fine Harness a specialiy. I make all kinds of harness. I also carry a nice line of SADDLES, COLLARS, BITS, ETC., I guarantee perfect satisfaction in all my harness My frit nds would do well to write or call on mebeforebuy ugelsewlure One trial will convince you. You will find me on Post Office IPock, 172"> Main Street, i Columbia. S. C. Money must accompany I mail orders or have goods shipped C. O. D. i I v. 15, RAST, A?cnt. I January 13. lS'.tT?3m. ! Notice of Sale. I>Y VIRTUE OF THE rOWIIt IN ME ) vested, I will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, at my residence, on Friday, the 13th day of February next, beginning at 10 o'clock a. m., all the persotal property of the late John S. Lorick consisting of 2 mules, 2 horses. 1 2-horse wagon, 1 buggv, peas, cats tlour, cotton : seed, farming u'.ensils. Ac. Terms of Sale?Cash. A J. LOUIlK. I . January 23, 1S07.?2wl3p 1. j If you smoke or chew try the fine ; brands of cigars and tobacco, at the Bazaar. 1 I! in lllll'lin \\LE\l.\GTO\! 1 Allow me to take this method of sincerely thanking yoa for your LIBERAL PATRONAGE ] irir.g the past year. My business far rxoeeded mv m.cst sanguine expectations, and the unanimous verdict h that ihull is Doing the Furniture Business jfl * ^Hi Columbia now. and is the recognized Fionser of T?ow Trices. My Railroad Receipts H ill show that in proportion to my stock I Lave sold more goods than any two fijrni- .v rc stores in Columbia, which [ have been striving to accomplish for the last five years ? ' id my snccess is largely due to mv L( xing'on friends. v ^ ~v ' ylBflDV Wishing you a prosperous new year, and gently reminding you thai I am always DELIGHTED TO SERVE YOT. ssuring you the lowest living prices, I am yours for trade, * 1 H? HOUSE FURNISHER Now is the season of the year when parents should hustle ardtuSd aijd 1 ?e that their children are not only well fed and well clothed, botthatt^ej'' re well shod with good, warm, comfortable and durable shoes. D&ripi 'I le dull summer months our buyer has been in the large shQg* qiaxk$?rOi ie country making a careful selection from the stock of. the mesli?eajlabte_ > irge siock or ' r ^tti" y AM mm 9 A large stock at the Lowest "Prices. Our dealing, we "*:. loiog business, makes the leading &hoe Dealers of -Gambia, Dee understand that we intend maintaJninpr^ur yenntation by. marking LEVER*- & S%Q| NOTICE!! I I HAVE MOVED ALL MY STOCK OF DRUGS TO H DR. JACKSON'S OLD STAND 1 1438 MAIN ST., just below Grand Central Hotel. LARGER QUARTERS, LARGER STOCK. PRICES AS LOW AS HONEST GOODS CAN BE SOLD. teiTDj NOT go the Post Office Block when you want to see me^ff Examine my stock and prices before purchasing. O. Y. OWINGS, (Jackson's Old Stand, near Grand Central Hotel.) COLUMBIA, S. C. fliC October 14?3 m. ~ STEWART & PRENTISS, I WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN HARDWARE, J I 526 MAIN STREET, COLUMBIA, S. C. . Our Prices the Lowest.our Ooods the Best fl k large line of Guns, Biflles and pistols, Empty and Loaded Shells, Shot, .-Sjfl Powder, Cartridges, Etc. Housekeepers' Supplies, such as knives, plated, ivory, pearl and celluliod; Tea and Tablespoons, Sugar jflHB Spoons. A full line of WoodeD, Ironware, Tin and Wooden- . _ ware?everything to make a home comfortable. . Carpenters', Blacksmiths', Contractors' and Farmers' Supplies in endless variety. Call and examine our stock. October 28. cdcvli niMv m a I iimi H.\nnL > \mih\ -mm I FULL SUPPLY OF THE MOST RELIABLE SEEDS GROWN JUST ^ECEl^D S c seeds, - tjb .LI. THE POPVLAL VARIETIES. CALL AND SEE THEM AT Hunan's Bazaar. J ' - - ~?-??