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The Lexington Dispatch LEXINGTON, S. C-. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year $1.00 Six Months 50 Three Months 25 ~ ADVERTISING RATES?" Regular Advertising, first insertion, 75 cents per inch; each insertion thereafter, 50 cents per ioch. Local notices, 5 cents per hne each insertion; no local accepted for less than 25 cents lor first insertion. Obituaries charged for at the rate of one cent a word for every word over 100 words. Marriage notices inserted free and are solijted. Rates lor contract advertising will bs cheerfully famished on application. Anonymous communications will receive no attention Rejected manuscript will not be returned unless accompanied by stamps for tne purpose. For any further information call on or address. G M. HARMAN, Editor and Publisher. Wednesday, February 5, 1902. the editob's jaunt. Monday found us again "in the saddle'* fully equipped vrith all tbe rea:q uites, namely,paper, pencil and aeeounte, nec9ssary to carry on a vigorous and successful campaign against delinquent subscribers. Full cf the freshness and happi1' - ?? ? roof D6B3 WniCO JOIiOW it s cvuuui<.ov we started after breakfast for Edmund's, our next appointment and arrived there in the forenoon of Monday and proceeded at once to business. "We found the returns here more numerous than last year and the Auditor was kept quite busy unti! about 32 m , when a halt wascalied and presently we pulled up stakes and dpp'jrted to spread our tents at the place of our next appointment. We were sorry to notice that Edmund had made but little improve meat sioee our last visit, jet wtnie this was the case the place has lost Done of its business and has held its own against all rivals. There is a large quantity of wood, ties and lumber along the side tract awaitiDg transportation. Uncle George Reeder was as prunkish as a boy in his teens and seemed to have a nice trade which keeps him in a good hutnor with himself and the balance of mankind. As is generally the custom'with the patriotic sons of Gastou whose commendable boast it is that they always faithfully discharge the obligations due their county and State with promptness, met us in large nam here. The town is at present at a standstill, but nevertheless enjoys a fair trade which is about evenly divided among the merchants. The people of the surrounding conntry are in some respects better off than their kindred in some of the other sections of the county. They still have some corn in their cribs and there still remains some bacon in the smokehouse and they will be able to pul! through and board at home until the next harvest is housed. It was nearly dark when we shook the dust of this place from our buggy wheels and after a little drive we arrived at the hospitable and elegant country home of our friend, Joseph W. Reeder, where we knew from personal experience, as d id cur horse, that a bountiful spread and a comfortable bed awaited our comiDg, both of which we found and erjojed to the fullest ; exteDt. The Auditor served the taxpayers by taking their returns while we hunted up cart wheels to bring home with us, until 12 m. next day. After a night of refreshing sleep we were soon cn the road to the pleasant and comfortable home of Mr. J. J. Mack, where we always meet a large crowd, and it took us until nearly dark to gather in the cart wheels and for the Auditor to wind up his work. By special invitation we spent the night with that wboleeouled and genial friend of our bosom, Mr. Bance , Mack, in whose home hospitality has no bounds and where kindness to the wayfearer within his gates have no limit. Mrs. Mack is one of Lexington's most experienced housekeepers and her untiring. efforts to promote the comfort of her husband's guests harmonizes with his. He is one cf the independent farmers of his sec- J tion, having attained unto this position by industrious habits and close application to sound business principles. The next morning bright and early we were in the hustling little town of Swansea. This is one of the hardest working places for the Aditor BB?a?IIIW II ! Illl and on onr arrival there that officer pulled off bis coat, rolled up his sleeves, rubbed his hands together and plunged into the work with a vim that was a "caution to Iloyle." Swansea is a progressive town with a fertile and well to do back country from which to draw trade. The people are thrifty and prosperous in their business relations and are kind I and hospitable in their social duties. The place is gradually building up. New businesses are being talked of aDd old ones are being extended and improved and its merchants are characterized by a large amount of head*? A 1 _ _ 8trongne68 that pushes all oostscies that obstructs the channels of commerce out of the way and permits an easy and steady flow of business. There is a good water power of sufficient power for manufacturing purposes and easy of development right in town which offers unexcelled inducement for the investment of capital and labor. We found the citizens j considerably exercised over the ques tion of establishing a dispensary and the pros and cons are active in their efforts to have the eagle bird of victory peach uj oi their banners. Ab this is a question the settlement of which is left entirely with those peo t it pie, we soau wuuuoiu ouj wiumtm,. Night found us in the home of our kiusmaD, J. WestCrim, who is known arnoDg his friends and acquaintances for bis biilliant repartee and rollieing good nature and a moment spent in his company is worth more to a sick person than all the physio he can swallow in a day. West is &d industrious fellow and while not quite rich as Vandeibilt, he is a good liver and manages to make both endp meet. We enjoyed the hospitality of himself and fitnily. Thuredav we spent at S^ndy Run, better known as Red Store, with Mr. Lee Mullcr and the good people of that section. We enjoyed the good dinner served by Mr3 Fritz Muller, and especially the good coffee. . She entertains with a bounteous hospitality aDd easy grace that puts her guest at ease. The kindoesa of her self and her son. Lee, to us will ever be as a green oasis in the desert of life. Lee is a deserving and worth} i } oung man of steady and industrious hubit that are bound to crown his efforts with success. The gathering shades of night found U9 comfortably and snuglj ; quartered in the home of our friend, J. Archie Wolfe, whose generosity is without end. We had the pleasure of meeting there Mr. (deiger, his sonin law and found him to be a pleasant, well informed young man of pleasing address and social qualifications that makes him an agreeable companion. He will engage in farming on a portion of Mr. Wod plantation this year. Archie has refined and cultured home and a lH? plantation and although he, like the balance of farmer?, has met with reverses he will pull through this year Our ntxt point was at Mr. W. N Martin, at whose palatial heme we always delight to stop Mrs. Martin entertains with princely splendor and a generous hospitality that delights and charms her guests. . The night we spent in Columbia with sister, Joanna Earhardt, and here we met Cousin Liz, whose tender ministrations and loving care when we were a helpless infant in our cradle will gratefully be remembered as long as reason sets enthroned. But the span of years which carried us from the morning of life to the lengthening shadows < f the eveninc of the same has not - Q abatted their thoughtful kindness to ward us and we er j >y their presence. Masonic Meetings. It A REGULAR COMMUNICATION ^O^of Lexington Lodge, No. 152, F. Mm will be held on Saturday, February 15ih. 1902, at 7 p. m. Brethren are earnestly requested to attend promptly, j By order of the W. M. G. M. Harmax, Secretary. : A regular communication of [ Pomana lodge. No. 151, A \ ! will convene in Maeonic hall j Peak, S. C., Saturday, February 15, l 1902, at Gp is. Brethren will please be prompt in attendance, as the E. | A. degree will be conferred. Fraj ternity invited. John 0. Swygert, Master. _ ? Subscribe to the Disdatch. A commercial use has at last been found for the sands of Richland and arrangements are being made to put them in a marketable condition. A joint Htock has been organized to manufacture glass articles of every description and the outlook for its successful operation is hopeful. "If I Could Get Rid Of tViio fthnminahle told." exclaimed the sufferer, when the end of coughing gave him a chance to talk. The way out of the trouble is pain. Take Allen's Lung Balaam before the merciless grip of the cold has fastened upon throat and lungs. After a few doses the cough is easier and less frequent, and a complete cure is but the question of a little time. Our merchants can give as grod bargains and our cotton buyers psy as high prices for cotton as any place in the State. True to Name. . /N-1 Planter's Uuban uu, a wonderful liniment for the Nerves and Bones. This celebrated oil cannot be excelled as an internal remedy where a quick and penetrating cure is needed for rheumatism, neuralgia, burns, cuts, sore throat, stiff neck or pains in any part of the body or limbs. We otoz-k havfl Piftntflr's Cuban Belief aud Nubittu Tea for sale. Call at the Bazaar and get a bottle. ? mm A New Fre9 Delivery. I.)r. C. E. Leaphart, the postmaster at this place has been instructed by the post office department to accept bids for carrying the 1'nited States Mail on Rural Free Delivery route No. 58315, which is proposed to be established in the near future. This route is to leave this place daily taking a northwestern course for Quincy Berley's; thence by A1 Calk's down by Peter's church. West Kleckley's, Pick and Walter Ky7<>r's Pierce Hendrix and Ed Harman's; thence by Cape Hendrix and Jeff Seay's; tlience crossing the Augusta road to Henry Smith's and down by the Martin Taylor place and from thence to J. W. Price's and winds up at Beaureguard Harman's and then back to Lexington. All persons desiring to contract for carrying the mail on this route will tile their bid with the postmaster at this place on or before February 10th. The bidder must be able to read and write and furnish a horse and suitable vehicle, he must also reside on the route or within the territory of the said route. m coiMhi i Hangs on j | You have used all | I sorts of cough reme-1 ! dies but it does not I Iyield; it is too deep! | seated. It may wear | | itself out in time, but j |it is more liable to! $ produce la grippe,? ' pneumonia or a seri- \ | ous throat affection. I I Yon iwH snmcthintf I | I Vf % ? g { W {that will give youf {strength and build{ jup the body. j i SCOTT'S ! [ EMULSION | f will do this when everything j I else fails. There is no doubt { j about it. It nourishes, | r strengthens, builds up and [ | makes the body strong and j t healthy, not only to throw z | off this hard cough, but to | f fortify the system against f I further attacks. If you are { f run down or emaciated you | [ should certainly take this I j nourishing food medicine. Z i.-c. 3".>! fr.' C. ai! druggists. * 7 scon itoWNh. Chen;: : NV.v Y-jrU. T La,U???v<!t?"-IM??K?-o?w-J liii'itt! Fitzmaurice! IIHHUllORWWUIKi, 1704 AND 1706 MAIN ST, COLUMBIA, S. C. We beg to announce to oar friendK in Lexington that wh^n they want to purchase Dry Goods, or Clothing, Hats and Caps for men and boys, they can always depend on what we sell you and can be relied npon to be the best quality lor the price. We can sell you goods CHEAPER THAN THE LOWEST. We have held our own against any and every competition for seven years. That is . enough of a guarunteo th it we stand by our customers. This spring we will excel our past efforts in catering to your warts. Give us a call before buying as we can be of service to you and glad to welcome all oar Lexiagton lriends and patrons when in Columbia. So call at Filziiiaiirire's Stores. ^9^" We promise to serve yon faithfully now and all time to coine."^^ January 15. DRS. D. L. BOOZER & SONS il||| DENTISTS. ft 1616 MAIN STREET, COLUMBIA N. C. 'PHONE 230. TIIK STANDARD WAREHOUSE CO., COLUMBIA, S. C., Has a storage capacity of 20,000 Hales of Cotton. Stores and insures Cotton for 15 cents per Hale per month or fractional month. Lower rates on 500 Hales and above. Special rates for six months and season contracts. All railroads running in Columbia permit cotton to be stopped for storage and reshipped at any time during the season at the through rate from original shirting point, with only a trifling charge for rehandling. Cotton consigned to Columbia has the advantage of active competition when sold, and loans can always be secured on our Warehouse Receipts at a minimum interest rates. No commission or other charges for selling cotton. Correspondence solicited. U. L. ELLIOTT, Ma nager. November 13. 3m. ss ss ?9 WE REPRESENT ?3 - The Virginia-Chemical Companv. Wilcox SZ and Gibbea Company. Asbepoo Company, Colombia Gaano Company, ?nd sell their ?0 ^ High Grade AMMONIATED GOODS. ACIDS, KAINITS. jSfc? VTT1MTFS POT \ SH ?S AND COTTON HEED MEAL. jjBCi j&Jkfl Large Contracts! Favorable Arrangements ^ and Fine Facilities for Delivering to $lLT5 any part of the country, and will GET OTTIR PBI3E5. We have special formulas to snit different w crops For our owa experience, and the r experience ol our Planters, is, that we had drTHl best stick to our home concerns vho are. wx3r as we might say, right on the spot and know ; t the need9 of our lands To experiment with ;5 ? goods made at a distance, of which we know nothing cf, is in nearly every case 'wxar very expensive, unsatisfactory and unprotitable. Our Circalar, "Fertilizingand Fertilizers," being suggestions to Planters in ?3)^1 the buying of Fertilizers may bo had for xarx the asking, or will be mailed free to any 5-8-^ Sia address. Defore placing your 1002 order ?V?9 come to as, or write us for prices. ss Lorick & Lowranee, ?s JjJ WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERS, fjj? COLUMBIA, - - - S. ^c^rocdTOGww^cdvdro BANNER YEAR. I am happy to state that the year 1001 was my Banner Year. Hundreds of 1**0Thf,J*O ti(\ homes were made the happy recipients fefew M k ?fih9?1 ' P-AN08 ANO ORGANS Jr represented by me. I am pleased to ? jlp| *&'**** rtiffl ?Ay I am better prepared than over to fl J1 v H 4? snpply those who are in need of Pianos rl&^n... .niw,*!. mm.i K^rdilf and Organ? of Sterling Qrality. Earn erttly soliciting a iair sb?rs of jonr flgjSfcjij put renege tor the year ID. 2, %/l 1 ,ira'your< ver;; ,t"!y' mmem M. A. MALONE. J - '*> COLUMBIA, S. C. N. B?CALL OK WRITE FOR CATALOGUES AND PRICES. May 15- ly. PROCLAMATION. . WHEREAS, INFORMATION HAS Jk been received at this Department ^^1 that on the sixth day of January, A. D. 1902, the barn and contents of Col. D. T. Bnrr, of Rocky Well, in the County of Lexington, was burned, and there bein? reason to believe that the burning was an act of incendiarism: Now, therefore. 1, M. B. McSweeney, Governor of the State of South Carolina, in order tnat justice may De done, ana tn? majesty ol the law vindicated, do hereby * offer a reward of One Hundred Dollars for the apprehension and conviction of tha person or cersons who committed said act of incendiarism. IN TESTIMONY, WHEREOF. I have hereunto set my hand and [_L. S.] caused the Great Seal of th* State to be affixed, at Colum- * bia, this Thirtieth Day of Jannary, A. D. 1902. and it? the one hundred and twentysixth year of the Independence of the United States of Americ&* M. B. McSWEENEY. By the Governor: M. R. COOPER, Secretary of State. lwin. Final Discharge. Notice is hereby given to all persons interested that I will apply t? the Hon. GeorgeS. Dratts, Jadge ol Probate iu and for the Connty ot Lexington. State of Sonth Carolina, 011 the 4th day of March. 1902. for a final discharge a* fcxecutor ot the Estate of Isaiah Lowman, deceased. s. e. LOWMAN, Execotor. February 5, 1902. ' 4?16. . v Teachers' Examination. t>y order of the state board ?) the next regular examination for Teachers' Certificates, will be held in th* court house at Lexington, Friday. February 21, 19l:2, beginning at 9 a. m. and clo?mg at 4 p. m. Applicants must furnish paper. JOHN S. DERRICK. Co. Sopt. Ed L. C. February 3, 1902. 3w!5. The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF LEXINGTON. By George S. Drafts, E?q , Probate Judga. TXT HE RE AS. MRS. MARY DREHEtt. vv made suit to me, to giant her L tt rs of Administration of the E-tate of and * effects of Mrs, Catherine Counts; These are. therefore, to cits and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of tae said Mrs. Catu?rioe Counts, deceased, toat they be and appear, before me, in toe Coorc ot Probate, 10 be h-ld at Lexington, C H., S. C , on the 13th day ot February, 1102 after publica ion hsr.of at 11 o'clock in the fo enooo, to shew cause, if any they have, why t'ie <aid Adrainis'.rati n should not be granted. Giv n under my hi???\ this 28th day of January, Anno Domini 19)2. GEOKGK 8, DRAFT'S, [L. 8.] Probate Judge, Lerington County. Pnblisbe j on the 29th day of January, 1902, in the Lexington Disp.tch. 2wl3. ^ J. The State of South Carolina, , n/AT' k^rrv f\ n r r vr%*/*TiAv wmii ut By Geo. S. Drafts. Eeq., Probate Judge. TT^ HERE AS, SAMUEL B. GEORGE. VV C.C.C.P.aidG S, made suit to me to grant him Letters of Administration of the Estate of and effects of Mrs. Sallie E. Hill, deceased; These are, therefore, to cite and admonish aJl and singular the kindred And creditors of the said Mrs Sadie E. Hill, de- i ceased, that they be and appear, before me. in the Court of Probate, to be held at Leiington C. H., S. C.. on'the 25th day of February, 1902, next, after publication hereof at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if auy they havy, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand, this loth day of January.. Anno Domini 1902. G. S. DRAFTS, -T. P. L. C. [L. 8 ] Published on the 15th day of January, 190*2, in the Lexington Dispatch. Gwl5. .1 1 VALENTINES. I * j* g Thj Bazaar ha* rcciv d.a (? j Jiice selection <. t i NOVELTY, ? g LACE AND $ | COMIC VALENTINES. ? ^ Thi-? stock consist of some of (? j> the prettist on the market o J) as well as some of the (? ^ most laughable ones- t! K p # The finer atialitv ni*A put up in ? Jrj nice past board boxes. 15 Come and see them before they Cj. i) are picked Over. Q. 15 The Bazaar, a Nt flood's Seeds BEST FOR THE SOOTH. |S??DPOT7iTO?S 9 ONE OF OUR LEADING SPECIALTIES. We have thousands of barrels in * M dock; the best flaine-grown | and Virginia Second Crop Seed. J| \V o o d ' s J WrJ C a t:?1 o ? u e gi Ves ?3 comparative crop results, both y.-* |j| to earline**an<l yield, with Maine0 irrovrn and Second-crop seed. It H? Iti.i o/?ntuinu other useful I {and valuable information about i'otatoea. Wrj {;? for Catalogue and Spuria! i'otato Price Lift. Wood's Descriptive Catalogue lor !?02 *?ives r'-i inf.!*'. practical. information ahontall .Seeds, {riving <>aly <i<*sc-i juiotH, hut. the best crops to grow, most successful tvays of jjrowirsjl different crops, ?nd much otherin' ' "" ' I infiTPit to ,?Y?-rv Tnict**r,'J?rdPH''ra?<J Farcnor. Mailed SB '.-> kiD'i'i rerjn^t. ll.W. Wood& Sons. Seedsmen. RICHMOND. Y?R6iHlA. 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