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wmmmmamaasammmwmBmmmmmmmma? The Lexington Dispatch LEXINGTON, S. C.. SUBSCRIPTION KATES: Oxe Tear $1.00 Six Months' 50 Tbr<* Months 25 ADVERTISING RATES. Secular Advertising, first insertion, 75 rents per inch; each insertion thereafter, 50 rents per inch. Local notices, 5 cents per hne each insertion; no local accepted for less than 25 cents lor first insertion. Obituaries charged lor at the rate of one cent a -word for every word over 100 words. Marriage notices inserted free and are solicted. Rates tor contract advertising will be cheerfully tarnished on application Anoaymons communications will receive no attention Rejected manuscript will not he returned unless accompanied by stamps for tne purpose. For any further information call on or address. G M. BARMAN, Editor and Publisher. Wednesday, June 4,1902. THE ELECTRIC RAIL VAT. - M A11 the preliminary steps towara wcnnDg a charter fcr an electric railway between Lexington and Columbia and organizing a company to hoik) and operate the same have been taken by the corporators, Messrs. . Alfred J. Fox, Julian E Kaufmann and 6. T. Graham, three live and progressive young business men of The financial successes white have attended the business ventures of these young men are a guarantee that they will leave nothing that is fair and honorable undone to carry the undertaking to a successfid completion and their connection with ?he enterprise inspires faith and confidence in the scheme of linking Cbtombia to Lexington by electricty. Itie claimed by them that they have the project well in hand and are sanguine over the promising outlook. It js proposed to fix the capital stock at $100,000 with the privilege of increasing it to $250,000, and it is affirmed that the bulk of the capital atari is in sight and that work will commence as soon as things can be gotten in shape. This is indeed good news to the propie of Lexington and Columbia. There certainly can be do question sboat such a road proving a good inTwtment for capital as the road will undoubtedly be a financial success Ifdjd the beginning. The material to make it such is already on hand and She road will be well patronized bessnte it will fill a long fait want 3k wiU bring Lexington and Columbia into closer business and social relations and both places will be benefited in more ways than one by the - operation of the road. But it should not atop here. There is a wider and broader field XX TOVlOmeBS upeu LV lb. IIJCIC 3b ft scope of country between this pbce snd Saluda Court House whicb, ftBSfgaids railroad facilities to move its products, is isolated, and there is no hnmediate prospects of that section enjoying such facilities by the construction of a steam railway, Ifae people must naturally look to Bcane other means of giving a quick transit lor themselves and the products io market, and the most promising outlook that they will have for jecz& to came is the electric railway ft&dss each they should interest tbraieelvee, in and encourage the extension cf this road through their aectioB. The Saluda Valley is one of ibs moat fertile spots in this part of iba Slate, its people are thrifty :i2>d aa a rule are abundantly la famish the caoital amone A - C7 ibaBsebres necessary to build and ^egovp such a road. Aside from the isad? fable benefit, such a road would be to the farming interest, it will 1st mare sc to the manufacturing inof that section. It is a well iocrsro feet that there are several fine mod unsurpassed water powers on Ihe Salude, which, if brought into ?rsy access to transportation faciliftes. wonld be developed, and besides fsuroishkig the power to operate the rconHty would be utilized for the manufacture of cotton and the establishrasafeJ other industries that build vp ihe country and increase its WNtHih. In ibe meantime let us all?each and e?ery one of ue?give substantial encouragement to assist in bn&fEDg lhe.rosd between Lexington and Oduxabia. The "Birggan'' will be the nsme of Andersonb new $100,00 cotton mill, j . > j,". Dr. W. H. Tim merman, candidate for Governor, was in town one day last week and gave us a pleasant call. The Doctor informed us that he is meeting with much encouragement and bis prospects are flattering, having received many assurances of warm support from every section of the State. In the event of his election the Doctor will give the State a cleaD, business like administration. Now that be has cast his fortune among us the people of Lexington should rally to his support and give him on cnfhnciftsaHr* HPnd nflf hv roll- I ing up a big majority for him. Ho has shown his f&ith iD the future of Lexington by investing his money in Lexington enterprises and is contributing bis part toward the development cf the resources of the couDty md we should certainly show our appreciation of his public spiritedness in our behalf by standing to him in his candidacy. News from Washington indicate that President Roosevelt will appoint Senator John L. McLaurin to a judgeship in the court of claims. Should the appointment be made it will be necessary for him to resign as United States Senator. There are numerous aspirants for the senatorial toga, prominent among whom are Dr. James Carlisle, of Woff>rd College; Col. Wilie Jones and Prof. R Means Davis, of Columbia: F. W. Wagener, of Charleston; and Colonel James A. Hoyt, of Greenville. Rev. A Cuke Smith, a native of this State and until recently a member of the South Carolina Conference, has been elected a Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. Dr. Smith has the reputation of being a brilliant and eloquent pulpit orator and a profound theologian. At the time cf bis elevation to the bishopric, he was a member of the Virginia Conference. At the meeting of the Dental Association recently held in Charleston fellowship was withdrawn from several members for unethical conduct in advertising their business. Apparently there is plenty of work for the fool killer when he again visits this State. 2To Longer a Dream. Contract for Brookland's Electric Line Awarded. Columbia Evening Record. The Brookland Electric railroad is practically an assured fact. The corporators have about awarded the contract which requires that the road shall be built and in operation ninety days after July 1, when work is to be commenced. The road will be built by Mr. Guignard and will run through the town to Horseshoe lake, a little over a mile. It is the intention of the owners of the property to improve the vicinity of the lake and make it a popular summer resort. The erection of a hotel is contemplated later. The Brookland road will likely get its power from the Columbia Water Power company. A company has been formed in Lexington for the purpose of building and operating an electric road from that town to Brookland and the council of the latter municipality has already granted the company the right of way through the town. It is not expected, however, that there will be two roads through Brookland, but that the Lexington company will consolidate with the Brookland company, and that the two will eventually build a "bridge and cross the river into Columbia. As already stated the building of these roads is assured and the scheme is no longer a dream. The two roads separately or united will run through a thickly populated community and a prosperous one and there seems to be no reason why it should not pay. No doubt it will prove advantageous to Columbia's business interests. The roads expect to do a freight as well as a passenger business, and it was stated today by one of the corporators that the cars for the Brookland road had been ordered. m 9 9 Dr. J. F. Sandel has given a lot in j New Brookland to the Methodists for j parsonage purposes and Mr. J. G. | Guignard of Brookland, has given a j lot to the Baptists for the same purpose. The erection of both buildings will shortly be commenced. i Obituaries. Ellogy Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sexton George, of Lexington, S. C, was born July 3rd, 1900, and died May 29th, 1902, making her earthly stay 1 3 ear 10 months and 26 days. She was dedicated to Gcvl in holy baptism on December 2nd, 1900. The funeral services were conducted at the home of the parents in the presence of a large and grief stricken assembly. Revs. W. D. Quick and t /-i 1 rv j 0. Kj. urraicnen omciaieu. jLuwiauer preached the sermon from I Cor. 3:22. The interment took place in the family cemetery at the home of Mr. Erbv George's. The parents of the lovely little child have the deep sympathy of the entire community in their irreparable loss and desolution of heart and home. May the dear parents by the spiritual vision looking heavenward see through their tears the blessed Jesus, the good shepherd with their precious little lamb Eestling joyfully and safely in His warm and tender bosom free from all pain and everything that affrights and saddens the soul. G. Benjamin Itawl departed this life ? " ^ ? rt A/-* 1 O May iu, lyuz, agea 10 years, o months and 25 days. It is useless to comment on his character and life, which was known to most of the readers of this paper and respected by all who knew him. He was a man of strong conviction and served faithfully every duty placed upon him. Especially was be prominent in church life, having lived with the spiritual welfare of all at heart. St. John's will greatly miss him. Throughout his sickness he bore his suffering with the greatest fortitude and Christian resignation. He was born in this county January 15, 1827, in December 18, 1855, he was united in marriage to Sarah E. Haltiwanger, but she died April 21st, 1862. By her, seven children were born and only one is deceased. He married Margaret C. Souter January 29, 1874, who died March mr\ r\-f Vi rn> f rod /">Vl 11 rl ron Uj JL\J U 'J x n v vi uui bui v*iiiui vu are still living. On October 27, 1897, he married Mrs. Mary L. Rawl, who still survives him. All of his nine grand children are living. Brother Rawl has always been a prosperous farmer, and had gathered a good estate. Public spirited, he entered into every work for the good of his country. We feel that we have euetained a great loss. B A 2T077 Public Road. To the Editor of the Dispatch: The people of this vicinity are desirous of having a new poblic road established and in order to make the matter plain, I make the following explanation: The proposed road crosses the Edisto river at Steadman's bridge, going in the direction of Lexington Court HousA The Aiken County Board has granted a charter for the opening of the road and have also agreeded to meet the Lexington board half way on the bridge, but they want notice of the time of meeting at once. T V)Qt70 Vicon lirrirxTp of Sloodmon'a x UUTU MVUU iniug av k/ivauuauu o for eighteen years and I am fully conversant with the needs and conditions of the people and am, therefore, prepared to say that the establishment of this road will be duly appreciated and substantially remembered by them. The public crossing over the Edisto are nearly fourteen miles apart making this road a necessity. What more can Lexington ask of Aiken than to meet her half way on tbe bridge. Aiken is doing a big part in building up the town of Steadman, which is a part and parcel of Lexington. There are seven saw mills landing lumber at Steadman. I earnestly request our board to give this matter their careful and immediate consideration. Yours respectfully, W. L. Qnattlebaum. [Since the above was received at this office we have been advised by members of the Board that it has been decided to open this road and that the chain gang will be sent there in a few days to commence work on it? Editor of the Dispatch.J I DOCTORS \ j say "Consumption ean be cured." J J Nature alone won't d?it. Itneedsg I | help. Doctors say rScott's Emulsion n is the best help." But you must [J continue its use even in hot {J weather. li ycu have ::ot tried it. send for free sample, jg * SCOTT & BOWNH, Chemists, I i? <105-4:5 Pearl Street, .\sw York, g A wwAWfliTfjniifrniTnnji MWyUiyUMtiJNI'B FOR REPRESENTATIVES. ' j I hereby announce myself 8S a candiI d*te lor the Hon-e of Representatives and 1 pledge myself to abide the result if the | Democratic party. .W. M. WILSON, I hereby announce mjseif a candidate ; for the House of Representatives, and | pledge myself to abide the rexuit of the j primary. JOHN BELL TO WILL. J. M. EPTING is a candidate lor election as a member of the House of Reprej sentatives. subject to the rules of the DemJ ocratic party. The friends of Hollow Creek Township i respectfully announce J. BROOKS WING| ARD as a candidate for the House of Rep- , ; resentatives in the primary election and i pledge him to abide the result. j I am a candidate for a seat in the House ! of Representives of the State Legislature, 1 subject to the conditions of the Democratic | party E. U. SHEALY. I FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR. | Mr. Editor: As P H. CRAPS has made | one of the most efficient Snpervisois we I have ever had. we hereby annonnce him ft r 1 re-election to that office and piedge him to j abide the result of tbe primarv. Many friends. FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. j ISAIAH HALLM AN is hereby announced i as a candidate for re-election to the office of | County Commissioi.er, sul i ct to the rul ;s of | the Democratic part}. B. B. HILLER, from the Fork, is herej by annoanced as a candidate for County Commissioner and is pledged to abide the j result of the Democratic primary. j Notice. Books of subscription to the capital stock of the Lexington and | Columbia Railway Company wdl be opened ! at the office of 6. T. Graham, Esq . at j Lexington S. C , on the fifth day ot July i next, at 10 o'c'ock a. m. ALFRED J FOX -JULIAN E. KAUFMANN, G. T. GRAHAM. Board ot Corporators. . June 2. 1902. Notice is hereby given that tbe underj signed, who have made application for a charter for the Lexington and Columbia ; Railway Company, will apply to Hon. M. ! R. Cooper. Secretary of State, at Colnm | bia, Sont'u Carolina on the 7th day of July 1 next, at 12 o'clock, for the power to con; demn lands lor the rights of way through which saidrailwflv win be constructed. alfred j i ox, j julian e kaufmann, G. T. GRAHAM, j Jane 2, 1901. ; Teachers' Examination. The next regular examination for Teacher's Certificates will be i held in the court house at Lexington, Frii day, June 13, 1902, commencing at 9 o'clock ! a. m., and closing at 4 o'clock p. m. Also examination for State Certificate will ! be held at the same time and place. Applij cants for State Certificates will stand on first grade questions and on additional ! questions more advance and more profesi sional. The State Board will grade the j papers, and if the average per cent, at! tained is 85, will issne a State Certificate, if j the applicant be found otherwise worthy. i The State Certificate so g/anted will be ! good lor ten years. All applicants must J furnish paper. Respect lull v, JOHN S. DERRICK. C'u. Board Examiners Lexington Co i Lexington, S. C., June 3, 19U2. 2w31. ! Notice. I I LL PERSONS ARE FORBIDDEN TO i J\. hire or harbor Mack Hill, a black ne gro, slim built. 21 or 22 years old, who is j bouna to the undersigned as a farm laborer ! lor the yeari 1901 and 1002, ending on the : 1st day of January, 1903 M. R NICHOLS, FRED HARMAN. ! June 4, 1902. 3w33. I ^ ! The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF LEXINGTON. By George S. Drafts. Esq., Probate Judge. WHEREAS. CHARLIE E. COELEY made suit to me, to grant her L ti ters of Administration of th > E tat-: of and ; tffects of Aaron Crout; These are, therefore, to cits and admouI ish all and sit guJar the kindred and credi: tors of tae said Aarou Crout, deI ceased, tnat the? be and appear, before ! me, in toe Cour. ot Proba e, to be held at Lexington, C. H., S. C . on the 12th day ol ; June, 1902, after publica ion h-r.of at ' 11 o'clock in the fo-enooo, to shew cause, ; if any they hav , why t >e said Administraj ti n should not be gr?.nt d. ^ * ? ? ?v>? K ??. < fbio 9Tfli > \? nf j vjrivjxi uunri uj v n ui.i m May, Anno Domini 1012. j GEORGE S, DllAFTS, [L S.] Probate Juape, Le*ington County. Published on the 28th day of May, [ 1902, in the Lexington Disp?tch. 2w30. 1WISTIIROP C^LEGE SCHOLARSHIP AND ! EATRAXCE EX\MI\ATI0XS. I r pHE EXAMINATIONS FOR THE i JL vacant scholarship in Winthrop Col! lege and for the admission ot new students ; will be held at the county court house on Friday. July 11th, at 9 a. m. Annlicants must not be less than fifteen ; years of age i When scholarships are vacated after July j : Jltb, i hey will be a war led to those making ; j tlm high".t HVtrage at this examinatio t. The next session will oneii September 17. ( ! 1902. For father information ami a catalogue, j address, PRESIDENT D 15. JOHNSON, I Rock Hill. S. C, May 28, 1902. t>d. i 1704 AND 1706 MAIN ST., COLUMBIA, S. C. I We beg to enm'nnoe to cur frien Is ia Lexington that when they want to pnrchase Dry ^ Go'ds, or C.othing, Hat-? and Cap? tor men and bovs, they can always depend on what we sell you and ca i be relied upon to be the best quality for the price. We can sell you goods CHEAPER THA2T THE LOWEST. ' We have held our own against any and every competition for seven years. That is enough of a guarantee thit we stand by our customers. This spring we will excel our past efforts in c itering to your wants. Give us a call before buying as we < can be ol service to you and glad to welcome all our Lexington friends and J patrons when in Columbia. ISo call at J Fitzmaurice's Stores, i promise to serve you faithfully now and all time to come. .Tannarv In. MS. I). L. BOOZER & SONS DEHTISTS, Ulti 1515 MAIN STREET, , I COLUMBIA, S. C. ?PHONE 330. WILL SOON RETURN FROM COLLEGE. J|||ffi PIANO OR ORGAN. , May 15 - lv. CLOTHING! CLOTHING! I taVe pleasure in stating to my Lexington Friends and Patrons tbat my stock was never so complete in every department a3 now. We have the prettiest line of Medmm Weight, Light Color Suits for spring wear ever displayed in this city, at prices ranging from $-1.50 to S12 50. My stock of Black and Blue Black Clay Worsted Suits are unsurpassed by any clothing house in the State either in quality, price and workmanship As a flyer, an Ad Wool Black Clav Worsted Suit, well made, lor S5.98. Better qualities proportionately as cheap * We have in stock all the latest weaves. We have in the largest and greatest variety of Blue Serges for Summer we have ever carried before. See these goods and prices and you will readily realize how cheap they are. Call at 1554 MAIN ST.. COLUMBIA, S. C. WHERE YOU WILL FIND ClotMng, Hats, Shoes AND C-erits' gr G-co ds AT A VERY LOW PRICE. m. FRANK, - - Proprietor. September y. ?im. iWe Will Hive You Rest! j| FROM W I Mosquitoes an (I Flies I 1 ^ECSQTTTT'O C^.^TOZ=-2T g loi* 5^s!..">(> at I I' // r) / | MeCreery Brothers, | M COLUMBIA. S. C. 'A i