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The Lexington Dispatch Burned April 25th; rebuilt July 19. 1891. G. M. HARMAN, Editor and Publisher j LEXINGTON, S. C-, WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 28. 1898 TV? ftrand Jnrv's Eenort. The State of South Carolina,) County of Lexington. jf In the Court of General Sessions, September Term, 1898. To the Hon. Ernest Gary, Judge Presiding: The Grand Jury for the year 1898, beg leave to submit their report. We herewith submit as a part of our report the special report of committee on investigation with our endorsement of the same in full. Upon examination we find that the p'aster'nj undtr the stair case to the court house has fallen off in places and recommend that the same be repaired at once. It has been called to our attention that the present arrangement of the Treasurer's office makes it unsecure for him in times of tax collection, owing to the fact that there is ncth ing to protect him from the crowd - who surround his table upon which he keeps his receipt book and money box. We, therefore, recommend that some protection in the way of an iron railing be put up in order to give him the protection of which he stands so much in need. Wo find the county jail in good condition and well kept, and the prisoners well cared for. We find the county poor house in good condition and the improvements recommended by us in our last report in a good way to completion, with the inmates well cared for and satisfied. Ann 4 inn 4 Vi frill oil JLI IJCiO UUIUC IU V/Ui UVV1VC tuivugu several members of the grand jury that the public roads in different parts of the county are iu bad condition, and we recommend that the Supervisor see that those parts are worked by the local road hands. From the report' of our special ' committee we find that J. A. Muller has rendered valuable service in the discharge of their special duty, we therefore, recommend that he be paid the sum of $20 for services so rendered. Having passed upon all bills handed out to us by the Solicitor and returned the same to him with our findings thereon, we submit this as our report after extending our thanks to the Court, Solicitor and other officers of the Court for kindness shown us. John A. Griffith, Foreman Sept. 21, 1898. The State of South Carolina. ) County of Lexington. >" To the Honorable the Grand Jury, . for Lexington county, for the year 1898: Your uudersigned special committee beg leave to make this our special report. We organized and employed J. A. Muiler, Esq, as an expert to make the special examination to which you appointed us, and after a careful investigation for three days and a half submit: 1. We have carefully exaiuiued into each county office and are glad to say that we find all accounts well kept and books well balanced with each officer fully able from funds on hand to respond to any and all lawful demands that may be made upon them. And in this connection, while we appreciate the kindness shown to us by each county officer, we would f?*,el that we would be direhct in our duty not to make special mention of Mr. J. D. Farr, the County School Commissioner who Dot only took pleasure in showing and explaining the books and matters pertaining to his office, of which we would make inquiry, but it seemed to give him pleasure to go further and introduced subjects pertaining to bis offico aDd give us all the information at his de mano in reiereDce tnereto. Before we leave the county school matter we are glad to congratulate the county, and we think ttie county is due thanks to the members of the Legislature who p:ssed the bill authorizing the School Commissioner to set aside one-third of the school fund for three consecutive years to meet a year's deficiency, and thereby placing our schools upon a cash basis. For as the matter has s ood since 1876, we have been one year behind in school funds, and for several years compelled the teachers to hypothecate their claims, or wait a year for their money out of funds collected from taxation after their labor had been performed. To obviate this in a measure, a special act was passed a few years ago, allowing the School Commissioner to borrow as much as $8,500 to partly meet this dificiency, but as this curtailed the sc! ool fund by taking away from it the interest on the amount borrowed, which amounted last year to $547.05, it worked a hardship on the children as well as the teachers. Under the present system of retaining one third, in three years the bor taiMvMMMMMnBMBHn rowing will cease, interest stop and a j cash basis will be established, i The School Commissioner also repoited that in addition to the funds raised by taxation in the county there has been paid into the hahds of the County Treasurer the sum of $2,30380 from the State Dispensary fund under a special act passed at our last Legislature, which will, in a measure, help to extend the term of our public schools to at least four and one half months. H j further stating that after the three years for setting aside the one third part of the school fund, the schools will be able to ruu at least five months. 2 We have made examination of the County Supervisors office and we find that it cost the county to maintain and support the chain gang from April, 1897, to April 3898, the sum of $1,737.23 in actual cash, besides the provisions raised by the Supervisor for them upon the county's land at the poor house, which he tells U6 was a great deal. While we think the chain gaug has benefited our county to a ceitaiu extent, in building bridges and repairing roads, still we are compelled to believe that as much and of substantial woik could have been done by paid labor at a much less expense j to the county, we, therefore, sug gest that it be recommended to either abaDdun tbe chain gang or work it upon a much less expensive basis. We find upon an examination that it cost tbe county $612 25 in actual cash for 181)7, to take care of the poor at the county alms house; and further, that the inmates only average between five and six for the year, making it cost the county over $100.00 per capita, which we submit is too much. We, therefore, suggest that it be recommended that this matter be looked into and expenses curtailed. We are glad to be able to say that under a recent act of the Legislature the present system of County Commissioners has been abandoned; for we find that :be actual expense of maintaining the present board for the year 1807, cost-' the county $1,065 21, while under the old system of three County. Commissioners, the highest for any year was only $787.83, and a medium only being $669 55. We have examined into the Dispensary matter and we are sorry to be compelled to make the following as our report upon the same. While we find both the - books of the Dispenser and his dispensary kept in good condition, the showing of sales and net profit for Town and County benefit are excruciating. For the quarter ending June 30tb, 1898, we find the sales amounting to $1,465 10, with a profit to be divided between County and Town of $9.01. And for a year as follows: Quarter ending: Juue 30. 1808, sales $1 4G5 10, profits 0.01 Mch 31, 1808. 1,642 35 ' 46 01 Dec 31,1807, " 1.603 60 " 35.57 Sept 30, 1807, - 1,451 65 " 54 30 j Total $6 170.70 $145.70 J This profit of $145.79 having been divided in half, as the law directs, gives the County and Town each the sum of $72 98.^. This we must submit is certainly a hardship, for it is certainly forcing upon the County aud Town an evil of the worst kind without remuneration or j without sufficient furds with which to furnish protection from a great and UDpreventable evil. We, therefore, suggest that it be recommended to our Representatives to devise some meaDs by which to remedy this evil, not only upon the Town but upon the County. We have can fully examined into the official bonds of the county; and after getting from the records in the Clerk of Court's office the names of each officer with the amount of his bond and the Dames of each surety thereon, we have taken as a basis of valuation of each, the property returned for taxation, upon the Au When a young man asks a father for his daughter's hand in marriage, if the father is a wise one. he thinks of one thing equally as important as the young man's morals, social and business standing and intelligence. A young man who suffers from illhealth has no right to marry until his health is restored. To do so is to commit a crime against the human race. While all diseases may not be directly inherited, the constitutional tendency to acquire them is inherited. If a man is a consumptive, the chances are that his children will have weak, undersized lungs, and a predisposition to arnnirc tVip camp diceacp The young man who suffers from bronchitis. weak lungs, spitting of blood or any disease of the air passages which, if negleeted leads up to consumption, ma;.* take Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery with almost absolute assurance of recovery. It cures 08 per cent, of all cases when taken in time. It soothes and heals the delicate and sensitive tissues of the air-passages and lungs, checks the cough, facilitates expectoration, drives out all impurities and disease germs from the tainted blood and builds new and healthy tissues. Mr John G. Born, of 4020 Liberty Ave . Pittsburgh. Pa., writes : " Some thirty months ago I said to my wife. ' I don't want to keep anything from you. I must tell you I am in the last stage of consumption.' In December 1 commenced taking Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery I could then oalv speak in whispers. I have taken thirteen boltles, and can say with truth I ira greatly benefited. People are surprised to hear me speak. I can halloo, and my voice has not been as good in eight years. My stomach ?ns never in better condition. Formerly I could not eat without suffering very much immediately ifler, but now I can eat anything." ARE YOU BANKRUPT in health, constitution undermined by extravagance in eating, by disregarding the laws of nature, or physical capital all gone, if so, NEVER DESPAIR TnttQ 1 ivor Pills will cure vou. For sick headache, dyspepsia, sour stomach, malaria, torpid liver, constipation, biliousness and all kindred diseases. Tutt's Liver Pills an absolute cure. (liter's books of the county, and after a careful examination of the Cleik of Court's office for mortgages, judgments aod all otber defects to and encuniberauces upon each oues property, we fiud that the bonds of all are upon a sound footing at present except two as follows: We find that T. H. Caughman's | bond as Sheriff of the county, is in the sum of $10,000, while according to above calculation the real value of his bond only amounts to $3,033 00. i T tit: We also una mat jcj ju. ?iugaiu b bond as Treasurer, is in the sura of $20,000.00, while according to said calculation the real value thereof is only $0,075 00. We, therefore, suggest that it be recoraraeuded said bonds be streDghened at once. Before we leave the bond matter we wish to call special attention to this fact. We find upon examination that several bonds have the same parly as security, and in one instance we find one bondsman only returning $6,580 00 worth of personal property and $8,840.00 worth of real estate, making a total, less bis right of homestead exemption, of $13,920.00, and upon three bonds aggregating $35,000.00. In this instance as in one other, we divided the value of his property into three parts and gave each bond the benefit of that one-third. We do not think, however, this is exactly safe in matters of this kind and we therefore suggest that it be j recommended, in order to obviate this difficulty and to be more in accordance with the law governing official bonds, that sureties be only accepted on one official bond at a time. There is one other matter we wish to call your attention to in reference to the dispensary. Upon examination we fouud in the.expense account between six and seven dollars charged to breakage every quarier, and upon inquiry we found that one of the county board is required to be present whenever cases as shipped from the State Dispensary are opened and any breakage found then is chargeable to the State and credit given therefor, but some times it happens that bottles of whiskey are allowed to pass, which upon close inppection is found to be very druggy and even flies have been found to be in the bottle., as these articles are unsaleable it becomes a loss to the county when it should be charged to the State and credit given the county upon the origiuul bills. We, therefore, suggest that it be recommended to the county board to be more careful in their examinations hereafter. Upou examination of the Judge of Probate's office we found valuable ? rt lv/\r rolutinnr in lecuius llliunu IUIU a uua i viuv>un >.v> estates from the old Commissioner in Equity's office. We suggest that it be recommended that these papers be properly assorted, labled and filed away. Respectfully submitted, Johu A. Griffith,) Tbos. J. Ruff, r Special T. P. Meetze. ) Com't. . Sept. 21, 1898. "Returns Many Thanks. Kindly allow me space in your columns to express my heartfelt thanks to all those who were so kind | to me duriDg my late trouble. Their J many acts of kindness and thought- ! ful attention will always be gratefully cherished by me and mine and I pray God to abundautly bless them in all their undertaking. Respectfully, J. Me Johnson. Look! A Stitch in Time Saves nine. Hughes' Tonic (new improved, taste pleasant), taken in early Spring and Fall prevents Cbiils, l>eiimie ana Malari il Fevers Acts on the liver, touts op the system, iletter than Q liniuo. Guaranteed, try it At druggists 60e. and $1.00. Richard Wagner as He Was. The widow of Richard Wagner some time ago authorized her busbaud's lifelong friend, Houston Stewart Chamberlain, to write, with her assistance, two articles on "The Personal Side of Richard Wagner.'' Mr. Cbambeilaiu undeitook the work, and The Ladies Hume Journal secured the material. The articles are singularly valuable iu that they ! give a complete picture of the man I in his home and daily life, and con j tain much new matter, while maDy J of the illustrations and portiaits have never beeu piiutcd. There will be two articles, "His Personal Side" and "How He Wrota His Operas," and the first oDe will appear in the October number of the magazine. inwoMMB??aacoBBM??af ?i u CUT TH VALUABLE This is our iMfsTAWLEY'S (ESTABLIS1 OFFERS YOU Oliina, Wagons, Glasswar<?, 1>o1'k, < l'ockcry, T<>> s, St(mo>varc, Pictaro 1 ware. Mirrors, Cook Stovos, Hammer Heating ^tov<'s, Hateliet Tinware, Lo<*l{s, Cutlery. AViiv? Go< Lamps, Hasps and Silverman', Screwsat Agntrwarr, Knives an Potware, S^poonsi, lirusiies, ><oap, Dusitoris. StarcJi, Urooius Polish, CollW* Milln, Stationei I5al>y Cori-iajrcs, Fancy Articles a TOO NUMEROUI Holders of this coupon will receive regular prices on all purchases. Exa have your trade. J. C. STANI Col"u.:m.l September 21?3m. Some people imagine that the woild stands still until it has heard their side of the story. In the cause of temperance, as in every other movement for, good, prayer is a mighty weapon. Owing to Russia's naval programme, Eugland will build some new warships to cost 875,000,000. ? ? A Wonderful Discovery. The last quarter of a century records many wonderful discoveries in medicine, but none that have accomplished more for humanity than that sterling old household remedy, Browns'Iron Bitters. It seems to contain the very elements of good health, and neither man, woman or child can take it without deriving the greatest * benefit. Browns'Iron Bitters is sold bv all dealers. Gotten Market. Lexington, September 28ih.?-11 to 5 cents. Cotton of twelve different colors are grown in Peru. GRAND GIFT DISTRIBUTION. A Full Set of Six War Memorial Spoons Absolutely Free to Every Family in the United States. For sixty days we'd give absolutely without cost a full set of six War Memorial Spoons to every family sending us a cash order for Household Furniture selected from our catalogue, 110 matter whether the order for $1 or $1000. This means that we're going to ad 1 fifty thousand name* to our list of permanent customers. We're going to demonstrate that it pays tc send direct to the factory for furniture. This distribution will cost us thousands of dollars and make us thousands ol friends. Each spoon is of a different design - Four U. S B ittlcsbips including the "Alaiue." Soldiers in Camp in Cuba, and llorro Castle. These spoons are not the cheap kiud advertised extensively at $1 00 to $1.50 a set. They are warranted best coin silver plate on a base of pure nickel silver (not lowgrade brass). They will wear lor years and become a priceless heirloom for fntnre gem ratious. Send for a copy ol our catalogue to-day. You should enclose a stamp or two to help piy postage. QUAK tit VAL LEY M FG CO.. ?53. :-o> A 357 West Harrison Street., Sept. 21-4m. Chicago, Iil. Notice of Dissolution, ATOriCE IS HEREBY GIVEN 1 HAT 1 * t. a 1 1 ? 1 u* .jl.1 ini' j'Jiniitrsuijj ueretuiurt;* Ainuu^ i?ciwecn S. A. B Barman and Killian Barman. of the Town of L xington, State ol South Caroliua. under the firm name of Haruian ??. Sou, was dissolved ou the 2Gth day of September, 1898 All debts due the said partu rship are to be received by the said Killian Hariuan and all demands on the said partnership are to be presented to hint for pawnent. S. A. B. BARMAN. September 28 h, 1898 3.vl3. TAX COLLECTION. I WILL ATTEND THR FDI LOWING mentioned places tor the purpose of receiving taxes lor the fiscal year 1898, viz: LexiDgton C. II . troni IGth to30ih October, 1895, inclusive. Josh Shealy's, afternoon, Oct. 31, 1898 Ohapin, November I. 1*98. Cro-?s Koads, morning, Nov. 2d. Peak, afternoon, Nov. 2d. Spring Hill, morning, Nov. 3rd. ? .. XV... 5 i \> I)Hi- 1* CK, uueruuuu, nuv. oru Irtuo, Nov. 4tli. S.ixe Gotba Mills, morning. Nov. r>th. Rtrr's Landing. afternoon, Nov. 5th I). F- Sunmpert's. afternoon, Nov. 7th. Gaston, afternoon, Nov. 8lh j Jos W. Kecdei's, morning, Nov. yth. ' | J.J. Mack's, afternoon, Nov. 9th. Swansea. Nov. 10th. Sandy linn, morning, Nov. lltli. . N. Martin's, aftcrnoou. Nov, 11th. Brnokland. Nov. 12th. G F. Keisler's, morning. Nov. 14th. Craps' Mill, afternoon. Nov. Hlh. Lewiedale. morning. Nov 21 h. Simnut. afternoon. Nov. 24th. J.eesviile, Nov. 25th B itesburg, Nov. 2(ilh. Samaria, morning, Nov. 27th. ' Lexington C. II.. from 28:h November to I 31st of December, 1898, at which time the Tax Book will close and the 15 per cent, penalty will be added. i For State purposes, live mills 5 " Constitutional School tax 3 " Ordinart County tax 3 ' I'as-t Indebtedness, 1 Total mills 112 Tor interest on Railioad Bonds in Fork i Township, two mills r2). For interest on Railroad Bouds in Broad River and Saluda Townships, tsvo and ouefourth mi Is (t'J) For retiring Rai'road B>nds in each of the above townships, oue mill (h. For Attorney's fees in each ot the above , townships, one and oue-tonr?h nii'ls -1 *). E. L WINGaRD, Treasurer Lexington Co., S. C. j Sept. 20. l&'JS td. HinaKniBBnMBaEBiienB^i IS OUT. COUPON! Drummer. _ HIM HULL, J pi IIEI> 1819.) Nol ions, IIous<' Fiix'iiitiiro Fi'eo/e rs, franu's, Refrigenitox*"!, Fly Fans, s. Fly Trapm, , Lail>oi* .Saving Inventions and xls, IVo vol lies, i ttj.. arv:..,w.m w idTaf?ks,Tca M?ots, dl'orliK, ButtorScts Berry S<'ts, Fruit .Jars, Holiday Gifts, Birthday Gilts, y, Bridal Gifts, nd Other Things S TO MENTION. on presentation ten per cent, from mine goods and prices. We must ^EY & BRO., Dia, S. C. The State of South Carolina, COUNTY 03? LEXINGTON. By C. F. Lonphart, Esquire, Probate Judge. "ITT HEBE AS, JESSE H. DRAFTS \ V made suit to me, to graut h ni letters of administration of the Estate ot and effects of Thomas J. Drafts: These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred ana creditors of the said Thomas J. Drafts, de ceased, that they be and appear before me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Lexington C. H., on the 3d day of October, next, after publication thereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they i_ i._ <L .. . * i _ i ,.i i*i inv'S, w 11 y mu sniu uuLuiLusiraiiuu ttLuuiu not bo granted. Given under ray hand, this 19th day of September, Anno Domiii. 1898 C. E. LEAPHAltT, J. P. L C. Published ou the 21st day of September. 1898, in the Lexington Dispatch. 2w-17 Examination of Teachers. OFFICE OF co. superintendent education. LEXINGTON COUNTY, Tiie next regular examina lion of applicants for teachers' couuty corticate of qualification will be held at Lexington c. H., Friday, October 21,1898, coiniLcucing at 9 o'clock a. n?. Applicants are requested to be ou hand promptlv. JOHN D. FABR. Oounty Superintendent of Education. 5w?49. ^^^WOOD'8 SEEDS. p fa. Gray Winter I Or Turf Oats. 1 We strongly recommend I our farmers to sow this Oat. II | Its hardiness, tufting and grazing capacity, ana me increased yields of heavy grain give it so many advantages, that it is only a question of a few years when it will be generally sown all over this country. Write for price. i mood's descriptive fall catalogue gives full information regarding these ats; also about GRASS and CLOVER B SEEDS (including the famous CRIMSON Q clover:, seed wheat. oats. ryf. 9 barley. vetches. flowering bulfs. b FLOWER SEEDS ind VEGETABLE SEEDS 1 9 for FALL PLANTING. Send for a copy. B Mailed free. % I T. W. WOOD & SONSj I Seedsmen, i RICHMOND,^^^^ SOUTHERN SHORTHAND ^ ATLANTA, ^ S B*. The leamnji rusmesi >tnwi ?i mc ... ? most pr"i:res!>i*< city. Over ;.oco graduates in p>siti -lis. Places as pupiii. in positions daily. Low rates. Sujx-r!' equipment. Bank references. Enter now. Citalojue ft e. Mention f.is i>np*r. Addres*. A. C. BRISCOE. President, or L. \V. \RNCLD. Vice-President, Atl.-.ma, G i. | For Sale. A S ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ES* Yl_ t;itc ol I). P.Sbealy. I will self at public o 11cry, ou tlie lHtb day of Octobtr, 1893, at Rillentine. on the Columbia, Newberry and Lanrms Railroad, commencing at 19 a. in. the following personal property; 20horse Engine and Roller; one Saw Mill, one 12-liorse Engine and boiler; three Ilorses; Rlacksniith Tool.-; lot of brick, lumber, etc. PartitK indebted to the said Estate must make payment by the above date or their account will be placed in the hands of an attorney. S. F. SIIEALY Administrator. September 27. 1893?2wl7. Warning. "VTOTICE IS IIERERY GIVEN THAT JL. i George Hall, colored, my son. who is about 15 years of age, left home and wandered c ft' on the 19th day of September. 1898, against my earnest commands and I I now hereby positively forbid any one iroui i giving him employment or harboring bim in any manner whatever. The law will certainly be enforced against any one dis j reoardino this notice. ELLA HALL. j September 28. 18'.t8 - 3*48. Final Discharge. j -VTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TOPER- ! ! JAI sons iut? rested that I will apply to the Hf>n. C. E Leapbart, Judge ot Probate ! in aLd tor the County of Lexington, State j ! 01 touih Caroliua, on tbe'iUth day ot October, Irt* for a final discharge as Ad- j rniuistratrix of the Estate of George H. | Epting, deceased. Mrs S. E. MOS\ Admrx. September 17, 1808. - 5*40. J iSMsnuc jLx*rve BULI jaawe?a?BMHBg??M? !| An Irishman's Joke. | A <iood story is told of an Irishman, who said | JJ ^een s0 muc'1 relieved of constipation by | ' P?KJfe ^noTonic Pellets. j I [' \ > \ that he had now a complete avocation every g a i ; j VIa morning. However much of a joke, it is a most 1 I \! ' X\V> marvelous cure for all forms of biliousness, con- I 8 4tj VA stipation and liver troubles. 25 cents. g FOli SALF 15V ii. 31. IIAliMAN AND J. E. KALTMANX. gERRY'S [XCELSiOR ffljLUj -A.XJC3-TJSTA, GA.. BOB WHITE?Second Patent. GOLD MEDA.L?Fancy Patent. ABSOLUTELY PURE WINTER WHEAT FLOUR I fullv realize the supreme disgust of consumers for Flour, adulterated with Corn Flour, Corn Starch, and other Foreign matter. On and after this date, August 10th, 1898, 1 offer the Wholesale trade the above Brands of Flour Guaranteed Absolutely Pure Winter Wheat Goods of the Highest type. 1 have a first-class, up-to-date Mill, capacity 600 barrels per day, run entirely by water power, located in the heart of the City, with every facility known to the business. Your orders will have prompt shipment, quick delivery and the best attention. S&~ASK FOR IT. ICES Flour, Meal, Grits, Bran and Ship Stuff delivered your station. I6T J10 US EK E E I'F IIS Get prices from your grocer on BOB WHITE and GOLD MEDAL Brands flour?pure goods, Ji BERRYi ^erchant Miller Gorgeous Exhibition BEACTIFDL DRESS GOODS. What lovely goods! and .similar expressions of wonder, amazement and delight can he heard all through the elegant establishments of J. L. Mimnaugh Co., as the fair creature with dazzling eyes and pleased expression views the granduer and magnificence of lovely display of all the latest patterns in fashionable dress goods. The next exclamation is OH, MY! HOW CHEAP? when the polite and attentive salesman names the price. Purchasers of Div Goods, Dress Good^, Clothing, Hats, Gent's Fur isbiofjs, Millinery, Shoes, or any imaginable article in the wearing line, remember that a visit to Mitnnaugh'd Four Big Department Stores will amply repay you. MI MX A UGH HAS THE LARGEST STOCK. MJMXACGH HAS THE REST GOODS. MI MXAl'G II HAS THE CHEAPEST GOODS. EVERY 1)11 IS 1 limillll 1111! j. L. IIINAUOH & CO., COLTJiMlUA, CJ. September. 22. -TinsnEST onsr Rock Kill 1> i??> Co.. China Grove, X. 0 , 8-l-'i8. Rock Hill, S. C Dear Sir-: We have jast recfiwd the rosewood job with Single Leaf Spring and the Longitudinal CYu'er Spring lYrmit n* to say to say that it is the finest Spring on earth and he who w arts thi finest rid.ng buggy on earth will be pleaded very greatly * - - - - ~r *l u" ' ? I.5-. 5/.I. ir, mir VL-ur-li/-viiv? l?rn Virmrc until WhCU IlG irir.S one OI lUCHJ. ??? mil tun j? w iii uu* ....4V4?> v v-.v ??v..v we sold it, so we h-.vo no more Rock 11:11 Buggies in stock sit all Yours trulv, \\\ P. CARPENTER & CO. "A Liltlo lIiy;l)or in Price? NOTE ?"ROCK HILL" Buggies are irade with the crentest care and from the best material obtainable, and are warranted as represented They cannot, therefore, be sold at the price ot "cheap john" stuff made hurriedly, painted quick and throw i. together Bat the advance m price is so very tittle above the Western trash that no sensible man will object to pay it in order to get something he knurs is the best. Sold by all first class dealeis tix every town and city in the South. When you need a buggy insi.st upon your dealer supplying jou with a "ROCK HILL." If he will not do it because the profit to him is nothing like what it would be on the clapp-trap stuff, write us. We'll see you get a genuine "ROC K HILL" Buggy at the right price. ROCK HILL BOGGY COMPANY. V/?v Saltj hXT JL \Ji. J "VV. X*. ROOF, Ijexing-ton, tS. (J. H. J. GREGORY & CO., Donly & Seasc, Columbia, S. C., Lewie-dale, S. C., MATTHEWS & BOUKNIGHT, May 11?ly. Leesville, S. C., Our Large Stock 1 '1 OF nil, ri fiiiim: l lLILi VJUU 1 HlilU Is cow ready for your inspection. We woul 1 be glad to have you call and examine our stock. The best goods at the lowest prices will be found here. Now i. the time < to fit your boys out for school. M . . _ TTTIl 1 1 ( ?a SV J* "Uiuuy juu au W ^11 all,wool suit, made with double seat " and knees, elastic waist bands and holdfast buttons. * YOUTH'S SUITS IN CHEVIOTS, WORSTED AND CASSEMERS AT $2 $3 SO, $5 03, $0 fil). $7 50, $8 SO and $10 00. 1 MEN'S FALL SUITS. We have them in al! grades from the cheapest to the best of goods. 4 We call yonr special attention to onr lin*- ^ f\ f Unita of $.") 00, $0 50, $7 50. $8 50 to $10 50. 'M MAIL ORDERS GIVEN PROMPT AT TENT10N. M. L. KINARD, Tilt OLD tUIJSLECMIll, 1523 Main Street, At Sign of the Golden Star, COLUMBIA, S. 0. April 25 ?ly. Notice. All persons having claims agiiDst the county, are hereby notified to file the Rame with the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners, on or before the first day of October next All claims must be item zed and sworn to. Members of the Board are notified to meet at the usual place on the first Mcnday in October next, at 10 o'clock a. m. L J. LANGFORD, Supervisor. F. E. Dreher, Clerk. DR. CMS. (I STANLEY, Surgeon Dentist, 14VJ3 Main St., Over Messrs. Stantley Bros'. China Store. (Y. M. C. A. Building.) COLUMBIA, S. C. January 16?ly. Land for Sale. WE OFFER at private sale the following land: Home tract, 523 acres, abont two horse farm opened. On lhe place is fine water power with dam already built. It has two settlement*, good farming lands. Tract No. 2,-197 acres about 140 acres woods land with new dwelling and necessary ont buildings; open land enough for o?o Lamoo 4 Tract No. 3?179 acres, all timber and well watered. The above land is located abont two miles from Swansea. Terms reasonable. Applv to either SAML. HARSEY. J. ZEB. HUTTO. Swansea, S C. April 21, 1898?tf rswfflHKrat ! 1 '32-calibre cartridge* for a Martin. Models i 1M92. co*t only $5.00 a thousand. ( < 32-callbre cartridge* for any other repeater S i made, cost $12 OO a thousand. ( Yon can save the entire cost or your .riornn j 'on the first two thousand cartridges. 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