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r Pifr * " - 11 Bepresentatiue Heujspaper. Snuers Lexington and the Borders of the Surrounding Bounties hike a Blanket. VOL. XXXII. LEXINGTON, S. C., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30. 1902. NO. 25 \ : f THiSSTOBE ) An Accident ||||| EITHER. You find the reason in the change t you get back. GREATEST ASSORTMENT OF j 8I.OO, Sl.oO, AND OXFORDS ON THE MARKET. LEVER, r "THE SHOE MAN," r 1603 Main Street, COLUMBIA, - - s. c. Feb. 6? ly. r ? C. M. Efird. F. E. Dreheb EFIRD &DREHER, Attorneys at Law, LEXINGTON, C. H., S. C. WILL PRACTICE IN ALL THE Courts. Business solicited. One member of the firm will always be at office P Lexington, S. C. June 17?6m. * xx J \f T* AiDert ill. i>uuzer, Attorney at Law. COLUMBIA, S. C. Especial attention given to business en trusted to him by his fellow citizens o Lexington county. Office: 1609 Main Street, over T. B Aughtry & Co. # February 28 ?tf, 1rTf7c. gslmore7 Located at no. isio main street. over Husemann's Gun Store, Columbia. S. C., where he will be giad to see his former as well as new patients. Dr. Gilmore will be at Kaminer Hotel in Lexington on Tuesdaj and Wednesday. May J3th and i4th, to accommodate patients who hud it inconvenient to call at his Columbia office. T .?C 1 111 >1 ff January to, uui?ii. THE PROOF OF THE [ PUDDING IS THE EATING. THE PROOF OF THE MEDICINE IS 7 HE TAKING. HILTON'S LIFE FOR THE LIVER AND . KIDNEYS will verily every claim made lor J it. Test it by a trial of a 25bottle It makes t&st iricnd>i wherever once used, and 1 rwf tha Vinntaphnld D0C'JUiOl I LIU iuouiviav v/i vw MV -- -n_ I is pleasant to take, acts pleasantly and causes one to feel peasant. rlt is the best and quickest remedy for the cure of kidney troubles, lame back, disordered liver and ?ny deraDgement of the stomach and bowels. BOTTLES, 25:., 50c. and S1.00. 1 Wholesale by the MURRAY DRUG CO., (Columbia. S. C. For Sale at THE BAZAAB. May 15?ly. % " Tf| CURES WHERE ALL ELSE FAILS. ' gjj M Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use in time. Sold by druggists. h P/j l?SO MAIN ST: jflj Solicits a !: IP Democratic Club Meetings. peak. The club met in the town hall an elected the following officers for th next two years: 0 L Mayer, Pre* W. M. Wilson, Vice Pres ; Jame3 E Hope, Recording Secretary; Geo. A Hope; Cor. Secretary; W. O. Halt; wanger, Treasurer; Jas. B. Addj Executive Committeeman. The chair appointed as committe on registration, Messrs. W. M. Wil sod, O. B. Counts, J J. Hope am W. H. Epting; Ex. committee C. E. Stuck, G. M. Falmer, J. Ji Counts, W. M. Addy. Delegates to the County Conven tioD: W. M. Wilson, Jas. H Hope Jas. B. Addy, J. F MahafEe, 0 I Mayer, H P. Summer. Alternates W. H Epting, J. E WessiDger, Jas W. Fulmer, T. E. Addy, James TV Eargle and W. M. Addy. A motion was carried to instruc our delegates to contend for the ap pointment of two Magistrates forth Fork townships. Mr. James B Addy offerred th following resolution which was unan imo'usly adopted: tttl mi i. u? . wnereas, .mere eeeiua iu uo oum doubt as to tbe best policy to be pui sued by the Democratic party of thi State in regard to making an ad ditional oath for candidates in tb coming primary, therefore be it Resolved, That Peak Democratic club do request its delegates to onb support such delegates to the Stab Convention as will vote for the pres ent oath for candidates. The club adjourned subject to tb< call of the president. ' 0. L. Mayer, Pres. Jas. H. Hope, Secty. PIXEY WOODS. The following resolutions wen adopted by Piney Woods club: 1. We. the members of Pine1 Woods Democratic club, do not ap prove of a fight on the floor of th< United States Senate but do heartil; endorse the course Hon. B. It. Till man has taken to uphold true de 1 mocracy. 2 We also heartily endorse Hon A. F. Lever for the manly fight hi has made for rural free delivery am endorse him for a second term. J J. Cannon, Pre3. C. S. Matthews, Secretary. LEWIEDALE mt *T- 11 i _ j M xne ijewieaaie ciud met at toe ap pointed time and re-orgaDized wit! the following officers: D. T. Hare Pres.; W T. Craps, Yice Pres ; J F Leaphart, Secty ; R L. Keisler, Com mitteeman. Dr. Jae. CrossoD, P H Craps and F. P. Shealy, committe on enrollment and registration. The following were elected dele gates to the County Convention: E L. Keisler, P. J. Mime, F. P. Shealj P. H. Craps. W. A- Hare, D. 1 Hare, J. L. Taylor and Dr. Jame Crosson. The following resolution was unac imously adopted: Resolved, That we hereby heartil endorse the faithful service of Hor A. F. Lever, our young Represents tive in CoDgress. J. F. Leapbart, Secty. CHAPIN. The club met and organized b electing the following officers: S. t Clark, Pres.; D.I. Shealj,VicePres H. C. Bailey, Secty.; County E: Committeeman, S. D. B. Lever. De GLOBE BET ( ^EO^TC^TC REET, >hare of Your Valued ! egates to tbe County Convention, S. D B Lever, S. J Clark, N. E Shealy, W. F Lindler, W P. Betchman, Jno d D. Fnrr, J. H Frick. e The following preamble and reeo; lutions offered by H. C. Bailey were [. unanimously adopted: L. Whereas, For years past Lexington i_ county has not had any representar, tion in the State and Federal offices until within the past few months, e during which time ehe has furnished [. the present able and energetic Rep3 seDtative from the Seventh Congres. sional district, the Hon. A. F. Lever, i '? | ; who has remained faithfully at his j poet of duty looking after the | , interests and welfare of his conetit- i ) uents, therefore, be it , Resolved, 1. That the Chapin DemJ; ocratic club, feeling a just pride in ! j the record already made in Congress r by Lexington's own 6on, the Hon. A. F. Lever, do heartily approve bis t course during his short term, and that this club do hereby endorse him e for re-election. 2. That this preamble and resolue tions be published in the Carolina [ News and copies of the same be sent ? . ? i # to the other papers oi tte county ior e . publication, and also to Mr. Lever. Several new members were en8 rolled which makes the membership |. 222 S J Clark, Pres. e H C Bailey, Secretary. e LEXINGTON P Lexington club met and organized, 6 electing: the following: officer*-: C. M Efird, Pres.; J. B Wingard, l3t Vice Pres ; Jno M Caughman, 2nd Vice 3 Pres.; Frank W. Shealy, Secty ; D. E Ballentine, Treas. The President appointed the following committees: Oa enrollment, Frank W. Shealy, J. M. Caughman, D E Ballentine, F. A. Hegman. b rt.n ictrofinn R R S cc v cr P r f .T f-t ! ? * g 4*7 ft* UI/*VWJ ^ " Jhv* ~ Zenker, J Sol Dooley, Darby C. f Drafts, Justus Wizard. " The following delegates were p elected to County Convention: F E. 7 Dreher, C M. Efird, J. B Wingard, " D F Efird, S J Leaphart, Saml B. ' George, J M. Caughman, J. W. Addy, J. A. Muller, J. F. Kyzer, C. 1 E Leaphart, F. W Shealy, W. Q M. e Berley, G. A. Derrick, D. M. Drafts, ^ D E Ballentine, T. H. CaughmaD, E. J. George, T. J. Buff, H. W. Kleckley, F A HegmaD, W. J. McCartha, G M. Harman. C. M Efird, Pres. Frank W. Sbealy, Secty. [1 HILTON. Club met in accordance with the ' call of the county chairman and or. ganized by the election of the following officer?: Pres., J C Fulmer; Vice e Pres, J J Derrick; Secretary, John S Derrick; Executive Committeeman, i- H H Dreber; Committee on Enrolli ment and Registration, R B Hiller, W L Guise, J S McCartha. TkolDdofoe nfT7 r^r>r>Vf-n w ; s tion, R B Hiller, J J Derrick, B. J. Derrick, John S Derrick, J S Mci Cartha. y BULL SWAMP NO. 1 l. Met at the usual place with fair i- attendance and organized by electing the following named officers for the ensuing term: W Q Jackson, Pres ; t> A cu."D?? . n n XV XL kjcuin.nr, r ivjc x ico , \j. u uouuo, Secretary; W Q Jackson, Executive y Committeeman; J B Kirkland, J R f. Jefcoat aDd Z A Sturkie, Enrolling ; Committee; i. Delegates to Cjunty Convention: 1- j Z A Sturkie, W Q JacksoD, G J DILT, TIES., Patronage. Polite and King, J R Jefcoat, C C Justus. The following resolution was adopted: Resolved, That we, the Democratic club of Bull Swamp, endorse A F Lever and commend him to the voters of our district, and that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the Dispatch for publication. C. C. Justus, Secty. SANDY RUN Club met at Red Store, Saturday, April 26, pursuant to the call of the President. The club was reorganized by the election of the following officers: President, N 13 Wannamaker, (Jth term); Vice Presidents, E J Roof and Msj. H J Seiblee; Secretary, Lee Muller; Treasurer, R D P Rucker; Member County Executive Committee, E J Roof; Enrollment committee, John C Muller, J E Saylor and D F Jumper; Registration com- I mittee, Shelton Kaminer, R E Inab inet and D C Gates; Executive committee, Maj. H J Seiblee, J J Muller, and W H Wannamaker. Delegates to the County Democratic convention to assemble at Lex ington Court House, Monday 5th ; day of May, pros, were elected as ; follows: N B Wannamaker, Lee Muller, J J Muller, Shelton Eaminer ; and J E Saylor. The following are j the alternates: J W Cooke, A H j Wolfe, Thos R Davis, John A Kaminer and D F Jumper. The following resolutions offered j by M*j. H. J. SeibleB were adopted j by a rising vote: Whereas, since the last meeting of j this club Ciptain J. C. I. Wanna- j maker died April 29, 1900, at his j home, in this county, and wheieas ; this club desires to bear tribute to ! the life and character of the deceased, j therefore, be it Resolved, 1st. That, in the death of Captain Wannamaker this club has lost a faithful and earnest mem ber and this community has lost a good citizen who did his duty in war and in peace, who had the courage of his convictions and was hightoned and honorable in his dealings with his fellowman, throughout his long life of seventy years. Resolved, 2od. That thi3 paper be spread upon the minutes of this club as a testimonial of our regard for our friend and neighbor. i in. mi i t | Jfteeoivea, 3rd. mat a copy ci this paper be sent to the family of the deceased with the assurance of our earnest sympathy with them in their sad affliction. The following resolution introduced by Haj. H. J. Seibles was unanimously adopted: The Sandy Run Democratic club desires to place on record its hearty endorsement of the course of our Representative in Congress, Hon. A. F. Lever, who so well took up and continued the work laid down by his predecessor Hon. J. Wm. Stokes, deceased, especially as regards the ? - ' T-v ? mr -1 Tv establishment ot the itarai man unlivery so convenient to a large number of the citizens of this county, and we do hereby assure him of our confidence in him and of our support in the future. Resolved, That a copy of this paper be forwarded to the Hon. A. F. Lever. Upon motion the club adjourned. N. B. Wannamaker, President. Le6 Muller, Stcretary. JY, T-^GrlBIK, COLUMBIA, S. Prompt Attention. Octob folk's school house club. i Resolved, That we, Folk's School House Democratic club assembled, do unanimously endorse the course 1 of our Representative in Congress, ' and that while others seeking his seat during his absence looking after our interest in Washington, ] we pledge to him, Hon. A. Frank 1 Lever, our own home boy, our un divided support. He entered his work handicapped and has been unmindful of his own personal interest since the first day he entered the National halle. "We are for Frank agaiDst all comers. Folk's School House Dem. Club. G. R. Eleazer, Secretary. EDMUND. The club at Edmund met and reorganized, Saturday, April 26, 1902, by electing G. W. Reeder, President; W. N. Lucas, Vice-President; J. B. Reed, Secretary; W. H. Sharpe, j member County Executive Commit- ] tee. Delegates to County Conven- f ticn consisting of Hon. W. H. ] Sharpe, G. A. Shealy, G. W. Reeder, j W. N. Lucas and L. L. Glenn were f elected. Committee on registration: < L. Glenn, J. Jefcoat, J. Kyzer and ( Mr. Craft. Agreed to meet on May ( 91: h .T "R. Rofid. i Secretary. ] ] HOLLOW CREEK CLUB NO. 1, 1 Met Saturday evening and reor- 1 gaLized by electing the following officers: W. A. Leaphart, President; C H. Livingston, Vice-President; G A Kaminer, Secretary and P. I. Rawl, Executive Committeeman. An election for delegates to County Convention resulted in the choice of D. T. Barr, G A. Kaminer and W. S. ( Keialer. Alternates, A. W. Shealv, T. H. Rawl and T. J. Leaphart. On j registration and club enrollment, S. . 0. Plook, T. J. Leaphart and D. L. J Keisler. G. A. Kaminer, Secretary. CIIINQUEPIN CLUB X0. I, 1 Met at Samaria cn Saturday, April ' 26, and re-organized. P. B. Qaattle- 1 baum was elected President; T. B. Barr, Vice-President; A. J. Boat wright, Secretary aDd Treasurer; . William Westmoreland, Executive Committeeman; A. J. Boatwright, Registration Committeeman. Delegates to the County Convention to be held at Lexington May 5th: W. E Quattlebaum, T. B. Barr and Robert Kneece. No further business { the club adjourned. < P. B. Quattlebaum, President. ^ ^ T "Roofcprirrlif Soprofnrv. n.' a l^uavnii^ui) BATESBURG CLUB Met on April 26th, at 3 o'clock p. m., and re-organized by electing the following officers: W. B. Hite, President; E. Jones, Vice-President; W. S. Hite, Secretary; John T. Sawyer was elected a member of the County Executive Committee. The club next proceeded to elect the following eleven delegates to attend the County Absolutely to * I Makes the food more deli ROYAL BAKING POWDE o., ^ Convention, which meets at Lexingto? on Monday, May 5tb, 1902: Dr. W. H. Timmerman, Dr. W. P. Timmerman, Dr. J. A. Watson, H. A. Spann, W. P. Cullum, E Jones, Jno. Bell Towill, C. B. Kneece, J. Wm. Mitchell, John T. Sawyer, M. Cockerell. No other business, the meeting adjourned subject to the call of the President. W. S. Hite, Secretary. RED BANK CLUB NO 2, Met on the 26cb, and re organized md elected the following officers: A E. Wingard, President; T. H. Williams, Vice-President; G L. Tayor, Secretary; Committeeman, T. H. Williams; Delegates, J. P. L Wilson, P. S. Kelley, H. W. Shealy and J. H. Warren. SWANSEA CLUB Met on April 26tb, at the school louse and was called to order by the President, W. H. F. R\st, and the ollowing officers were elected: W. 3. F. R*st, President; J. H. Wise, 1st Vice-President; W. M. JohnsoD, tad Vice-President; S. P. Kutto, Secretary; L. V. Gantt, Executive - TN.I 4- - _ 1. X 1 jommitieemar; x/eiegaies 10 iu? bounty Convention, L. V. Gantt, Dr. W. T. Brooker, Paul E. Hutto, W. 3 F. Rast, B F. Gardener, G. W. 3utto, L. P Smith, R E Inabinit, L -J. Quattlebaum and W. A. Der ick. W. H. F. Rasfc, President. S. P. Hutto, Secretary. CONGAREE CLUB Was re-organized on Saturday last by the election of the following ofli3ers: President, JD Sane; Vice Presi3ent, W. M. Corley; Secretary, R. L. Shuler; Executive Committee, Simon [ Hook, W N Martin, D J Roof, J A Oorley and Joab Gunter; County Executive Committeeman, GA Guigaard. Delegates to the County Convention: J D Senn. P I Sex, A L Hook, Gr A Guignard, John Seay, J A Corley, W M Corley, R L Sbuler, W D Dent, L I Gion, Chas Summer, S I Hook, D J Roof, Albert R Taylor, Dr C W Barron, R F Williams and W N Martin. J. D. Senn, President, R. L. Shuler, Secretary. Obituary. Alice V., daughter of Pickens B. ind Amanda C. Shealy, was born September 2nd, A. D. 1888 and departed this life April 22, A. D. 1902, making her stay on earth 13 years, 7 months and 2 days. She leaves a father, mother, four Drothers and four sisters, besides a arge circle of relatives to mourn her departure. She has one brother who * 1 * *i i *i ecently cas gone to tne spirit iana. She is not dead but sleepth, From this bleak hill of storms, To yon warm sunny heights, Where love forever shines, Pass over to thy rest, The rest of God. A. R. T. | Baking M roWDER LIRE cious and wholesome R CO., NEW YORK.