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W???1^???MB? Tie Lexington Dispatch LEXINGTON, 6. 0.. S>UBSCKlPTiON RATEfc>: 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 inch. Local notices, 5 cents per line each insertion; no local accepted ior less than 25 cents for first insertion. Obituaries charged tor at the rate of one cent a word for every word over 100 words. Marriage notices inserted free and are solictecL Rates for contract adrrcvtioina will Via rVAArfnlW fnrnifihftd on application Anonymons 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, January 7,1903. - _____________ % . The agony is over and the die has been cast On January 5th President Roosevelt made the announcement that be had appointed J. D. Adams, of Laurens county, to be United States Marshal and Dr. W. D. Crom, colored, of Charleston to be Collector of the port of Charleston. This is a poor Crum for the proud 'old city by the sea. She has made a gallant but ineffectusl fight to keep a negro out of her Custom House, and in his appointment Charleston's marine interest has received a direct . blow. The appointment of Crum should teach some of the old time leaders of the Democratic party a wholesome lesson. John L McLaurin made a commendable and, as far as he wenf, a successful effort to have the Fede ral offices filled by decent and competent white men. He gained the ears and confidence of President Rooee r'V1, velt who considered favorable the names recommended by Senator McLaurin and for a time the prospects Wflpfl PYf?APf^inolv hriohfc fnr im. ft'J ft"" provement of the Federal service iD this State, bat in an evil hour the enemies cf progress began to traduce and slaDder the Senator, charging him with Republicanism, hie motives were impugn and bribery and corruption were even bioted at He was bounded from one end of the State to another. To encompass his defeat and keep him from going before the people to vindicate himself, free speech was stiffied, and freedom of thought and action were denied and he was driven out of the party, and h * good office is no longer preg > nant with wholesome advice and good results. Under these circumstances the white people of the State have no good grounds to grnmble at President Roosevelt's appointments. He has held out the olive branch and we have dashed it to the ground and tramped it under our feet. He showed a disposition to appoint honest and competent white men to office and we have charged him with bribiog men with office to strengthen the Republican party.. Should a negro be placed in every Federal 1 office in the State, from the Judges > down to the Janitors of the public buildiDgs we have now no right to complain. We can only grin and bear it. "He, and not us, is reepon- j sible for the administration of the ] affairs of government, and therefore, we will have nothing to do with him," ( is in substance, the argument of the r opponents of progress in politics to { prevent white Democrats from ac- ] cepting office from a Republican President. "As we have made our \ bed so must we lie." i ? Congressman Lever has appointed ( Mr. M. Eugene Zeigler, of the Fork j section of 0r8n*eburg county, his j private secretary for the term commencing next March. Mr. F. F. Hern- j don, his present secretary, is from Col- e ieton county, which is now outside of r the District, will continue to serve until the expiration of the present term. fc ? g The Auditor will commence his tour of the county next Monday for the purpose of receiving tax returns. c A representative of the Dispatch will accompany him on his rounds and it is expected that every delinquent will j ^ see him an1 hand over their dues 1 I a Friends, we are greatly in need of | I money and must insist that all who are indebted to this office pay up w thout further delay. The committee of the City Council of Columbia, to whom was referred the petition of the Lexington and Columbia Electric Railway asking for franchises through certain streets of that city, has reported favorably and the matter will come up for final action at the meeting of the City Council next Tuesday night. The proposition has met with some opposition from parties interested in the street railway, but we are satisfied that the business men of Colum bia are decidedly in favor of the enterprise, and are in favor of giving it all the encouragement tbey can and the granting of any reasonable franchise through the city consistent with business principles. They recognize the advantages to Columbia to be derived from the building of this road to and beyond Lexington, and we are confident that after mature consideration, the City Council will grant the petition and that their action will be sustained by the business interests of Columbis. Mr. W. H. Squire, Auditor of Richland county, was found dead beside the track of the Southern Railway, near the Union depot in Columbia, on the night of the 3rd, mi *1.11 , inst. ?ne manner in wnicn ne mer? his death is shrouded in mystery. He had received a deep gash on the head, which no doubt caused his death, but how has not as yet been explained. The theory of murder, suicide and an accident have been advanced?the latter being most probable. Mr. Squires was a gallant Confederate soldier and a well known and highly respected citizen of Columbia. We have known him intimately for a number of yearp, and respected him for his noble qualities of character and for his gentlemanly deportment and kindness of heart. Sots from Richland. To the Editor of the Dispatch: I The health of this section is very ' good, except Mr. John Taylor and 1 daughter, who have been very ill with typhoid fever. We are glad to ' say that Mr. John is able to sit up, ( but sorry that his daughter is very low. Miss Hattie Sarman spent the week with Miss Gertrude Wingard. Misses Willie Stewart and Alva Steele spent Wednesday night at the l -1 C3 r\ nr.*. j __j .. i % uuuuw vi o. v>. u iugai"u sdu anenaea a party at the home of Mr. H. H. Dent. We had a very nice time. There are no orange blossoms around here that I know of at present. Mr. Oliver Smith, of Lexington, paid 08 a flying visit last Sunday ^ and Monday. We were all glad to Bee Mr. Smith. Gome again? We all enjoyed a delicious dinner on January 1st, at the home of Mr. ^ G. W. Taylor. It was his little sod, Byan's, birthday. He wae three 8 years old. ^ Glad to say we had a happy Xoias ind a merry New Tear. G. W. p January 5, 1903. ^ t e A Tribute of Respect. n The following preamble and rfso- a utions were adopted by Smith p Branch school: j, Whereas, it has pleased our Heav- fi mly Father to remove from our c, uid 't the familiar form of our kind e Tiend and playmate, Miss Bessie ii Berry, r< Resolved 1, That while we mourn be loss of the sweet voice and smilng face of Bessie in the school room tnd on the play ground, we feel that . jrod in His unerring wisdom has aken her to HimBelf and we bow in (j tumble submission. a 2nd, That we try to imitate the _ undneBS, gentleness and tenderness i io characteristic of Bessie's deport- I nent and try so to live that when f iur summons comes we will also be eady and will meet our playmate in hat happy home where there is no ickness, sorrow or parting. 3rd, That we tender our warmest ympaties to the family of the deeased and pray jrod to comfort and w' onsole their sad hearts. be 4th, That a copy of these resoluions be seat the bereaved family "qc nd a copy be published in the Lsx]gton Dispatch. Ellie Smith, ) i. Katie Smith, > Com. Roxie Gantt,) M Brookland Dots. To the Editor of the Dispatch: On the evening of December 31, 1 one of the prettiest wr ddinga of the ' season took place at tne home of Mr. ] A. D. Shull, when his charming 1 daughter, Mies May, was married to 1 Mr. Henry Buff of this county. The j ceremony was beautifully performed < Rev. J. A. Cromer, in the presence of a large circle of friends and relatives j who had gathered there to witness the nuptials of these two popular Dersons. 1 IT The bride was handsomely robed in a cream Henrietta trimmed with satin and ribbon. After the marriage a sumptuous < supper was served, followed by dancing in which a large number of friends participated. The bride is one of Brookland's most popular young ladies and is a i great favorite, while the groom is one J of the Hebron section's most popular * young raeD. Mr. and Mrs. Buff will ] reside in Brookland. J Several business changes have re- ] cently taken place. R S. Wilson, . who formerly occupied one of the i Shuler flats, has moved his stock of ! goods into the Williams' building. I Maxwell & Taylor of Columbia, \ who conducted a branch store in ] furniture, has moved their stock < back to Columbia. HTf _T AT flnnt'er roVirt woa S XUL L V ^UL* vuuvvk) " uw wau ^ formerly employed at tbe Southern c railroad shops has, severed his con- c nection therewith and opened up an up 'o date meat market. His place J of business is weli arranged and very j attractively kept, and in a few days when his covered spring delivery ar ^ riveB he will introduce a convenient means of delivery which will open * the eyes of his competitors in order i to keep in pace with the progress { that this city is making. & Daniels k Carter, who conduct one a of the leading barber shops here, 3 have recently put in a very handsome ^ barber front which adds considerably * to the looks of the interior. ? At a recent election of officers of the K. of P., the following were sleeted for the ensuing year: J. C. Kirby, C. C. t W D. Gray, V. C. ^ L W. Moak, P. j R. F. Sox, M. of W. i T- L. Cole, K. R. k S. j George J. Sox, M. of E. c TTT "TV TN L 1 c e -n vv. u. jxl. 01 r . _ R. L. Sbuler, M. of A. ^ H. L. Courtney, L G. j J. A. Bundrick, O. G. j W. A. Moody, Trustee. Dr. C. W. Barron, Physician. 3 The maDy friends of Rev. Horroll, )f the Baptist church, are glad to j( nar that he is improving from his ecent illness. ^ Mrs. W. D. Dent and children are 'isiting the parental roof at Irmo. n E W. Shull and P. J. Wessinger ,re convalescing, having been conined to their bed with LaGrippe. The body of Charles Hutto, who ras killed by Mr. Wesley Spires VP Friday noon, was brought to the own guard house late Saturday n veniDg in order that the Magistrate ^ light hold an inquest. Upon the ^ rrival of the body, the coroner was ? resent and his deputy eoon had a ^ II_J 1 i. i - -1_ _ t ?e ury empaueueu, uuo ior iack 01 buicient evidence the jury asked for a ontinuance of the case till Monday vening, January 5th, in order to be i possession of more facts before sndering a verdict. ^ D- s, Hilton's Life for the ? .iver and Kidneys aids ?' ligestion. Pianos am For 1! Thanking our many customers and friend* for < wish them a happy and prosperous New Yeai The year 19G2 was the most satisfactory with i >mes ar*? male more cheerful by the beautiful; us. We solicit lrom others who desire to a lement of their homes, during 19 '3; their patr lality and price, for pianos and organs. Catalogues furnished promply on application, ilALONE'S ML" Vl'Zo MAIN, ST., C( !ay 15- ly. January Salesday. January salesday brought many of our cousins to town. It was the largest crowd that has gathered here in months and it was a jolly good crowd of the representative and 3turdy sons of Lexington, and it made our heart to rejoice and be glad to feel the warm pressure of their honest hand and to note the pleasant smile of welcome that lit up the countenance. We love every mother's son of them and are always glad to see them prospering. The sales were well attended and the following property was sold by the Clerk of Court: William H. Dreber, Laura Dreher. Martha Dermis and Louisa E. Price, Plaintiffs, vs. George L. Dreher, Luther B. Dreher, Lemuel Chapman, Hezekiah Chapman, Viola Chapman. Lillian Chapman, Julian Bouknight, Benlah Bnuknight, Tallie Bouknight, Homer Boukoigbt and Virgil Bouknight, Byron Chapman Defendants. All that piece, parcel or tract of land situated. lying and being in the county of Lexington and State of South Carolina, jontaining sixty-six (66) acres, more or less, md bounded by lands of Andrew Sods Jemima 8nlton, T>act No. 3 and Saluda river, and designated as Tract No. 2 on slat made for the Commissioners herein, by G. A. Derrick, surveyor. Sold to Wm F Dreher for $830. Also, all that tract of land situated in Lexington county and State aforesaid, containing one hundred and thirty-six and onemlf acres, more or less, and bounded by rracts Nos. 1 and 2, George Fnlmer and Saluda river, and designated on the G. L Derrick plat as Tr?ct No. 3. There ire also to small islands in Saluda river belonging to this Tract and they will be ;old with it. Sold to Win. H. Dreher fcr B1000. All that piece, parcel or tract of land, lituate, lying and being in the county oi Lexington and State of South Carolina, jontaining one hundred and 8 acres, more >r less, and bounded, now or formerly, by lands of D. L. Epting, J. G. Fulmer. Haz jkiah Dreher'8 Estate, 'Louisa J. Sulton ind Samuel Wiggus. The above is the Es ate lands of Susannah Dreher and was >urchascd bv Wm. H Dreher for $.1,030. In the case of Adeline C. Hicks, plain' fif igainst Martha Mabelle Hicks, Mary Adella iicks and B. I N Hicks' delendants, All that piece, parcel or lot ol land, siluate, ying and being in the county of Lexington md State aforesaid, in the Town of Lexngtou, containing one fourth of an acre, nore or less, and bounded on the north by ot of M. M. Hicks, east by M. A. Corley, iouth by F. A. Hegman. and west by Main ;trett of said town, being the sonth half of t lot conveyed by M. A. Corley to J. Wil ie 3icks, by deed on record in the Clerk's >ffice in Book "00," page 314, and conveyed by J. Willie Hicks to Adeline C. licks by deed on record in said office in Book 00." page 379. Sold to Samuel Iteele for $376. Fireside Talk. The talk around the firesides of he people of our county ju9t now is he wonderfully low prices at which klimnaugh, Columbia's big merchant, s selling dry goods, notions, clotbng, shoes and hats, at. There is no [uesticn about the big values be is tow offering in these goods and the >eople of Lexington are cordially nvited to call when in the city and spect these goods before making heir purchases. Remember that lr. John M. Stuart iB in the clothQg department, Mr. Reuben Corsy in the shoe, and numerous other topular Lexingtonian8 in the other epartments and they will take pleasire in showing you the goods and aming the very lowest prices. County Alliance. The First Quarterly meeting of Lexington County Alliance for 1903, 'ill convene at Summerville academy ear Peak, Friday, Jaouary 9 b, at 1 a. m. Subject for discussion, rood roads, economical construction, peakere: Dr. J. J. Bickley, Hon. J. 7. Dreher, D. A. Kleckley. A. S. Frick, President. i Dr. J. J. Bickley, Secty. Masonic Notica. ft A REGULAR COMMUNICATION of Lexington Lodge, No. 152, Sr\ A. F. M., will be held on iturday, January 10th, 1903, at 7 m. Brethren are earnestly rejested to attend promptly, for work i the 3rd degree. Final settlement. ' dues, etc. By order of the W. M. G. M. Harman, Secretary. their generous patronage and inllnence is in our long business career. Many swe-t tonel Pianos and Organs furnished idd to the pleasure, beauty, and reonage, assuring the best satisfaction m Address 'SIC HOUSE, 1LUMHIA, S. C. I PRESBYTERl PRAKE ** I IhlMTiiiWW'******'*' \ First Presbyterian Church of Greens fjHHE day was when men of promi-* ncnce hesitated to give their testimonials to proprietary medicines for publication. This remains true today of most proprietary medicines. But Peruna has become so justly famous, its merits are known to so many people of high and low stations, that no one hesitates to see his name in print recommending Peruna. The highest men in our nation have given Peruna a strong endorsement. Men representing all classes and stations are equally represented. A dignified representative of the Presbyterian church in the person of Rev. E. G. Smith does not hesitate to state publicly that he has used Peruna in his family and found it cured when other remedies failed. In this statement the Rev. Smith is supported by an elder in his church. Rev. E. G. Smith, pastor of the Presbyterian church of Greensboro, Ga.,writes: " Having usea Heruna in my iamiiy for some time it gives me pleasure to testify to its true worth. " My little boy seven years of age had been suffering for some time with catarrh of the lower bowels. Other remedies had failed, but after taking two bottles of Peruna the trouble almost entirely disappeared. Por this special SSS^SSSBEBSSSBDEBBHBBB ?CLO MAKE but, my, bow good { our $12 00 suits and You can't better c fgi \KsaS| Twj and Three But ->-?,1 ;' Sacks, Straight Jror Vqv-/ Pound Corners, Don ' :C Bieists; all the accep hty.U 8 are here. See ( swagger Overcoats at $6 Ss&^IS ^ $7 50, $10. $12, and $ Examine onr immense 1 'Sf" of $2.50 to $6.50. The correct hats. I "7U sty Its are here. Exclus Ihe omartsac^ df*sij2ES in Neckwear. I _ derv ear from $1 fo S8 Per puit. There is an of ireehness about our Hi September Z. Merchants Hotel an Keepers and Ot >ur stock is as usual at this season large the fastidious in lancy and staple groceries, leading articles iard, Bacon. Breakfast Strips, Hams, Flour, I lene, Cheese. Syrup, Maple Svrup, Molasses Canned Fiuits, Canned Vegetables, On Extracts, G-datene, Smoke Herring. Mai Pickles, Preserves, Jellies, an other g< are generally carried in a ti Come to see us or write us jour w LORICk 4 i CclTJLmlo: AN PASTOR :S PE=RU=NA. ll "ents 1 fc^lir: red. to ^ boro, Ga., and Its Pastor and Elder. malady I consider it well nigh a specific. "As a tonic for weak and worn out people it has few or no equals. Rev. E. Q. Smith. Mr. M. J. Rossman, a prominent mer? ! cliant of Greensboro, Ga., and an elder ! in the Presbyterian church of that place, has used Peruna, and in a recent letter to The Peruna Medicine Co., of Columbus, Ohio, writes as follows: ' " For a long time I was troubled with catarrh of the kidneys and tried many remedies, all of which gave me no relief. Peruna was recommended to mo by several friends, and afterusing a few bottles I am pleased to say that the long looked for relief was found and lam now enjoying better health than I have for years, and can heartily recommend Peruna to ail similarly afflicted. It is certainly a grand medicine?M. J. Rossman. Catarrh is essentially the same whereever located. Peruna cures catarrh wherever located. xe ,1 4 JL1 yuu. UU UUk UUiVO pi Ullip U tillU. aauafactory results from the use of Peruna, write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice gratis. Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio. THES " ! THE MAN, ?ood clotbes help out. Wear one of I you'll be called a good looking man. ur $7.50 anywhere forth oo Suit and be a well puite d man. a "l' /A)' w ^ ?i Vi ifi? J THE CLOTHIER, MUl COLUMBIA, S. C. ' 3m. i I id Boarding Bouse hers: > and varied and we can sait the wants of both in price and quality. As a few we mention: Heal, Grists, Sugar, Tea, Coffee, Cotton , Condensed Milk, Baking Powder. Soda, ickers. Candies, Spices. Flavoring ckeral, Laundry Soaps, Toil-1 Soaps, jods too numerous to mention that rst class grocery store. ants and we will name prices. mmri? Nil Mi!Nil, ia, S. C.