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The Lexington Dispatch. Wednesday, August 6,1902. pmcil Wmm. Wayside Notes Gathered Here and There by a Dispatch Man. Two pigs for fattening, wanted, apply at tuis office. The post office at Lafctakoo, in this county, has been discontinued. For the best hardware of any kind, go to T. B. Aughtry & (Jo., Columbia. Miss Carlisle Caugbman, cf Saluda, is visiting Miss Pearle Oswald, at Ban's. Pupils attending the Summer School Bhould buy their stationery at the Bazaar. Miss Mea Bella Barre, has been awarded the scholarship in Wintbrop from this county. A refreshing shower, the most copious one that we have had in weeks, fell here yesterday afternoon. Miss Jessie Summer leaves tomor" row for a visit to friends in Lexington?Newberry Observer, 5th inst. Nice, sweet toilet soap, and the best cologne and finest extracts can be found at the Bazaar. Carpenters are adding a piazza to the back part of the residence of Mr. W. P. Roof, in this town. Monday we had the pleasure of giving the candidates, grip to Mr. Motes, our former correspondent at L&ttakoo. Mrs. Lula Beeland and children, of ' MacoD, Ga., are visitiDg the sisti r of the former, Mrs. Lizzie Kaufmunn. in this town. The County Board of Control held its regular meeting last Monday. A number of claims were passed upon and ordered paid. A fine lot of chocolate creams, bon bone, and fine mixed candies, just reoeived fresh, at the Bazaar.. Mr. Frank E. Corley, who lives on the Leaphart road in the suburbs of town, has made some pretty improvements to bis residence. Everybody has to eat and the place to purchase the best family and plantation supplies is at T. B Aughtry & Co's., Columbia. WWVTAI/vav* AW A rsf I JUULL3E3 kjuoail X CiiYWOai UUD Sji. Orangeburg's fair daughters, is spending a while with her brother, Dr. Perryclear, in this place. Any one wishing to purchase a new Bock Hill buggy cheap, should call at or write to the Dispatch cfiiee for farther particulars. Miss May Boatwright has returned to her home, near Leesville, after an extended visit to friends in Lexington.?Batesburg, August 6. . Messrs. J. S. Hendrix and James Eaminer have returned from Salem, TT. 1 x 1 21 _ 1 it va., wnere mey spent a monm at me Roanoke Red Sulphur Springs. Special offers in a select line of summer dry goods, are beiDg made byC. E. Corley, at Lexington Depot % * Miss Valerie and Master Leopold Krentzlin came down from Washington, D. C., last week to spend awhile here with their grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Meetze. The College re-union at Little Mountain last Friday was the largest is jibint of attendance yet held, and much good in the cause of higher education was accomplished. t ... Mr. A. J. Fox, has his office in the Kaufmann brick building. Among otherstrong companies represented i? v:? XT^m T A UJf U1LU is liUD jLUia J-IiJLC. tuc strongest company on earth. The Confederate soldiers are preparing to march upon Lexington. They will meet with a warm reception. Yellow legged chickens and other good things to eat will be the weapons. The barbecue of C. S Goodwin, at Gaston, will be on the 13th inst., the hptwppn f?ftronai/?n davs at Rish ?"V r?n? ? >' - ? ton and Swansea, instead of Swansea and Brookland as heretofore stated. The patients of Dr. F. C. Gilmore should remember that he will be at Drafts Hotel next Tuesday and Wednesday, where those needing his professional services in the dental line can find him. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Digests what you eat. i We eDjoyed a pleasant visit from our friend, R L. Keisler,last Monday. He is one of the best business men of the county aDd makes a very efficient chairman of the County Board of Control. The office of the County Board of Supervisors of Registration was opened last Monday. Messrs. James B. Addy and Sam J. Leaphart being the members present. Only a few applications for certificates were maae. Misses Margaret Leckie and Barnette Spratfc, of Chester, and Miss Frances Rawl, of Lykesland, after spending a very enjoyable week with the Misses Barre, of this place, have returned to their respective homes last week. Dr. C. E Lsaphart has valuable information for any old soldier, or the widows of soldiers who fought for the United States government in any of the Indian wars from 1817 to 1856. nnnnnlf. him if anv there be anv. in this county. The reference proceedings in the case of John E. Berry vs. Lemuel Berry and others for partition and title in the estate of Jacob 'Berry, brought a good many citizens of Black creek to town on Wednesday of last week. The taking of testimony will be resumed on Monday. D. E. Amick, whose fame as cueist is as wide as the borders of the county, was in town Monday and dropped in to see us and renewed his subscription. He is a clever fellow and certainly understands the art of barbecuing meats. Every old Confederate in the county 1 1 1 ii -1 XI. _ i L ?. SDOUia aic9Da me re union in mis place next Tuesday and Wednesday. Tbey can camp out just as a reminder of other days. There are plenty of stalls to louse their stock comfortably on the grounds and the Fair building can be used for sleeping purposes. The Executive Committeemen, who have no^ already done so, are requested to send at once to James B. Addy, at Peak, S. C, the names of the managers of election at their precinct. Please attend to this matter at once so that the names of the managers of the primary election can be published in the next issue of the TV* _ _ i * uispatcn. Through the courtesy of Rev. A. R. Beck, we are informed that there will be a Children's Day service at St. Peter's, (Pinny Woods) church, on Thursday, August 14th, the services beginning at 10 o'clock a. m. In addition to the service rendered by the children several interesting speakers are expected. These services will doubtless be very interesting and the people should turn out and give the young folk as well as the older ones an attentive hearing. The Cosmopolitan Magazine announces that it has obtained for the year 1902 the exclusive American rights to H. G. Wells' work and an option on a like privilege in 1903. By way of preface to the publication m mar TTT . 1 ?.? r ? ? . ? ? ? ? or Mr. wells' "Mankind in trie Maying," a series of papers that is sure to excite even wider comment than did "Anticipations" from the same pen, the August Cosmopolitan publishes an interesting biographical sketch and character study of Mr. Wells. Mr. Fred Harman, the leading candidate for Supervisor of Richland county, called to see us while in town one day recently. Mr. Harman is a successful financier and the possessor of hard practical sense and wide experience in the management and working hands and is thoroughly acquainted with road making, therefore the neonle of Richland will mako no mistake in placing him at the head of their county government. It was indeed a pleasure to grasp the hand of our old friend, Capt. U. X. Gunter, of Batesburg, last Monday. Capt. Gunter is one of Lexington county's truest and best citizens and most successful business men and he who enjoys his friendship is fortunate indeed. Col. U. X Jr., his worthy son, who by-the-way will be the next Attorney General of South Carolina, is a chip of the old block, possessing all of the sterling qualities of character which go to make up true manhood and patriotic citizenship. He will do to tie to. A Card. To my fellow citizens of Lexington County: I beg to say that on account of the canvass of the State, which I have to make for Comptroller General, I cannot canvass Lexington county, however much, I would like to meet and mingle with you, and thanking you for the support which you have given me in the past. I beg that alj prejudice shall be laid aside and that you will consider the record I have made as School Commissioner of the county and as a member of the House of Representatives and aho as a member of the Senate. I have 1 Ml i T ! 1 # 1 done trie Dest 1 coma ior you ana have faithfully served the Democratic party of my county and State for twenty odd years, and while I confidently expect to be elected, I expect to retain my citizenship in the county of my birth, and my absence will be temporary. During my public experience I am gratified to know that I have made many warm friends and higher still, I have the proud conscientiousness that I have discharged my duty without courting the plaudits of my friends or fearing the criticisms of my enemies, and when I am elected Comptroller General of the proud State of South Carolina, I will discharge the duties of this responsible office with fairnesB to all the people of my State. I take it that other things being equal that every citizen of the county, who has any county pride will give me a hearty support. Tn m\7 rmhlip PYneripnrp T mioVit. ? ?j i. ??~ ? - ""n" ~ have made mistakes, but I have done the best I could and have always acted from what I believed to be for j the best interest of the whole people, j Trusting that my fellow citizens will excuse me for not canvassing the county and will on the 26th day of August give me a liberal support and again thanking you, I am Very truly, W. H. Sharpe. We have been requested to announce that Rev. M. W. Hook, now i i? ? > T-k t Ml t stationed at -Damoerg, win preacn in the Methodist church at this place i on next Sunday at 4.30 p. m. The j public is invited. IS THE TIME , TO PLANT AND THE PLACE TO BUY IS AT THE BAZAAR. ALL VARIETIES. THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF LEXINGTON. By Geo. S. Drafts, Esq., Probate Judge. WHEREAS, SAMUEL B. GEORGE, C. C. C. and G. S., made suit to me, to grant him Letters of Administration of the Estate of and effects of Rosa, Sallie and Elizabeth Amick; These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said Rosa, Sallie and Elizabeth Amick, deceased, that they be and appear, before me, in the Court 1 of Probate, to be held at Lexington C. H., S. C.. on the eighteenth day of August, 1902, next, after publication hereof at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand, this 8th day of Julv, Anno Domini, 1902. GEORGE S. DRAFTS, J. P. L. C. Published on the 9th day of July, 1902, in the Lexington Dispatch. 6w40 1 I ^ !3WSgS! ? /X ' ,/llfpl I Largest Stock of . J O Gregory 1115 PJ Febmarv 14? lv Wofford College, SPARTANBURG, S. C. H. N. SNYDER, M. A., PRESIDENT. Full College Courses. Favorable surroundings. The best influences. Necessary expenses from $160 to $175 lor the year. For catalogue cr other information, apply to j. A. GAME WELL, Secretary. WOFFORD COLLEGE FITTING SCHOOL SPARTA NBURG. S. C. Elegant new bnilding. Oareful attention to individual student. Board and tuition for year, $110. All information given by A. M. DrPRE, Head Master July 9, 1902. VIRGINIA COLLEGE ForlYOTJNG LADIES, Roanoke, Va. OPENS SEPTEMBER, 18, 1902. ONE of the leading Schools for Young Ladies in the South. New buildings, pianos and equipment. Campus ten acres. Grand mountain scenery in Valley of Virginia, famed for health. European and American teachers. Full course. Conservatory advantages in Art, Music and Elocution. Students from thirty States. For cata logue address MATTIE P. HARRIS, President. Roanoke, Va. June 25th, 1902?8w40. M\ FRUIT TRIES 1 That Grow and Bear Fruit, Write for our 60 page illustrated Catalogue and 40 page pamphlet, "How to ^2 Plant and Cultivate an Orchard," Gives you that information you have so long wanted; tells you all about ','?' those big red apples, lucious SZW? peaches, and Japan plums with their oriental sweetness, Jail of which you have often wondered where the trees N came from that produced them. 'mm EVERYTHING GOOD IN ;l|p?| . FRUITS. 1 Unusal fine stock of SILVER 'c-w '"T MAPLES,young, thrifty trees vi ' smooth and straight, the kind that live and grow off well, i No old, rough trees. This is the most rapid growing mapie and one of the most beautiful shade trees. ^ write ior price? nuu kivo list of wants. S' Van Lindlcy Nursery Co., Rf! p?aoNi's ?!$Sm& i Thousands Saved By in (lies iew discovery! Thiswondertul medicine posi-j tively cures Consumption, Coughs! Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma, Pneu-| monia, Hay Fever, Pleurisy, La-1 Grippe, Hoarseness, Sore Throat, | Croup and Whooping Cough. | Every bottle guaranteed. Nol Cure. No Pay. Price 50c. &$!.| Trial bottle free. Parlor Restaurant 133G main street. COLUMBIA, - S. C., The only up-to-date eating House of its kind in the City of Columbia. It is well kept?clean linen, prompt and polite service and get it quickly. Quiet and order always prevail. You get what you order and pay only for what you get. Within easy reach of desirable sleeping apartments. OPEIV ALL NIGHT. B. DAVID, Proprietor. February 20. , ? ?11bbmil,11iimi Miii Mini nili?t~tlitriiiiiiii r fiiiiwiii(i gwriCT*gfTiT^TTiPiijjLfii^iwfirrilw'irnpaj " x . ^5^ \ i \ A ! si/me \ ; / V \j ? I \U 1 >i " I >} ;?.' Vifr\;? \ *1 M I ? _ 1 I / X - -vo.; *0* k*? "J jr.r??*- xwes on*v m *3:,#-ak/*?v? j'.\> nt*Jt v ; f v ,\ - -V Buggies and Wagons in the State. ur Prices thie Lowest r=Rhea Xltilo Co., 4 LAIN STEEET, COLUMBIA, S. C. IS HEADQUARTERS FOR FANCY CHINA aid UWABE, ' AND HAS IN STOCK A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT SUCH AS uovered, Dishes^ Butter Dishes, Preserve Dishes, Tumblers, Goblets, Pitchers, Lamps, Vases, and^a large line of other useful articles too numerous to mention. Call and see these goods. We are satisfied that you will see something that your have long needed and didn't know whereto find it. In order to rush them off we have made our PRICES VERY CHEAP J , i Hilton's life for the ANDREW CRAWFORD Liver and Kidneys attorney at law, i Qtl'ATl crtll All ft WAft klrifl- C0LUKBI4, J Wl/i Vix^ *AJiVUU IT VU1L XL&VL ?iinye j T)RACTICES IN THE STATE AND 11VJ J_ Federal Conrts. and offers his profes- fk i sional services to the citizens of Lexinzton tH "I C!ounty. w \ UINTHROP COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP ] October } AND i ^ ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS, : Never Fails to Bestore Gray r pHE EXAMINATIONS FOR THE ! JL vacant scholarship in Winthrop Col- j ?c.and<i.uoa: Druggie I lege and tor the admission 01 new students 1 will be held at the county court house on T-,- , * /? ? Friday, July 11th, at 9 a. m.# H.llLOH S Til TP 101* Applicants must not be less than fifteen J-A J.A UlALL O JLJ11K2 XUI When scholarships are vacated after July the Liver and Kid llth, they will be awarded to those making the highest average at this examination. TTT111 r>n v??\ The next session will open September 17, LLC/jr O V\r 111 vUI 1902. m For futher information and a catalogue, Ciy'SlDOlDSlSL PPvESIDENT D. B. JOHNSON, Bock Hill, S. C, May 28, 1902. pd. JAMES HARMAN, . | ' STTIRGKEC^T, ' CHIX-lTOIT'S LEXINGTON, S, C? (Office in rear of the Court House.) nnnu r*iioc tnforms the public that he if 3 Sills IjiJIiLB will be in his office every Friday for the %g V W X B V w I Ihl purpose of doing dental work in all its ' branches. 1 A SYRUP March 19, 1902. ly. Unique?unlike any other cough prepa- 1 ration. The quickest to stop a cough and to remove soreness from the lungs. 25c. T /r**. i I | THE MTJEEAY DRUG CO.. \ COLUMBIA, 8. C. in%_rTHE BAZAAB' I AT THE BAZAAE, i