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The Lexington Dispatch. Wednesday, January 7,1903. PINCH AND SCISSORS. Wayside Notes Gathered Here and There by a Dispatch Man. Don't forget to write ''1903," when yon go to date a letter. We are now injoying a breath from old hoary headed winter. Lexington will witness many improvements during the present year. I will make some low prices on saddles and harness. H. L. Oswald. The rock quarry at Tarrar's Spring, near this place, will be reopened in ?a? ion uwj % The County Board of Control was in session Monday transacting routine business. Good mule for sale apply to J. J Fox, Lexington S. C. 9 Mr. S. S. George has purchased a lot in Ward Craps and will build a home thereon at once. Hon. A. Frank Lever spent a portion of last week in town. He has reorned to Washington. The finest gunpowder tea. and other fine grades of teas at the Baaaar. / ^ Mr. Charles H. Drafts leaves today for Columbus, Ga. to take a course in the Massey Business College. Mr. Isaiah Howard has moved with tUQ laiUUJ IV/ nwvkv wvj will reside in the future. 1,000 bushels of cotton seed wanted. Highest market price paid for same. W. P. Roof. The iron fence for St. Stephen's cemetery has arrived and Mr. Perry Barnes is putting it up. It is neat and will be attractive. Mrs. Jennie Hallman, and children, of Orangeburg county, visited her sister, Mrs. Sara Hawkins Graham, during the holidays. The most complete line of gents' fine shirts on Hand and are offering them very low. H. L. Oswald. The Hon. A. Frank Lever won the quilt which was raffled off for the benefit of St. David's Ltutneran church. The number being 8. Mr. E. T. Ranch, one of the Fork's etauncheet and -most successful citizens, was in town Monday mingling with his many friends. FRESH GARDEN SEED?Best varities, just arrrived and guaranteed to give entire satisfaction. Call at The Bazaar. Mr. W. M. Martin, from Bullock, Ga, while visiting his old home, dropped in and renewed his subscription. He could not do without it. Judge J. C. Klugh will preside at the February term of court for this county; Judge D. A. Townsend at the June term, and Judge G. W. Gage at the September term. Hon. A. F. Lever, who spent his holidays with his father in this county, has returned to Washington to re ?ume his duties as the Representative from the Seventh District. Remember that T. B. Aughtry & % i Co., Columbia has in stock the best line of plantation and family supplies which they are selling at the lowest possible price. Commence the new year right by using the best material in the repair of your vehicle. For the best blacksmith and wheelwright's material go i to T. B. Aughtry & Co., Columbia. The Misses Efird, who are attending the Presbyterian College for Women in Columbia, after spending the holidays with their parents in this place, returned Sunday to re aume their studies. Tell us not that advertising doesn't pay. The other day one of our delinquent subscribers walked into this office and remarked that he had come in response to our advertisement to pay up his dues. The following are the officers of Dixie Lodge, No. 52,1. 0. O. F. who were installed last Wednesday night: M. D. Harman, Noble Grand; Julian E. Kaufmann, Vice Grand; Samuel B. George, Secretary; Alfred J. Fox, Treasurer. Two good farm mules for sale cheap, apply to A. N. Dreher, Selwood, S. C. 3wl0 Parties who have not as yet received seed from the agricultural department at Washington, and are deairious of a^ supply, can get the same by notifying Hon. A F. Lever. Misses Pearl Spann and Lina Wakefield Mattison, of Batesburg came here Monday for the summer io train for college under the tutorage of Prof. E. J. Dreher. They are boarding with the fanily of their tutor. The following officers of Ballentine Lodge, No. 75, I. 0 0 F. were installed at a meeting held on last Friday evening: L. W. Redd, Noble Grand; Sims McCartha, Vice Grand; J. A. Muller, Secretary; Jb. \Y. sneaiy, Treasurer. Be Bure to call on m9 for your farm machinery this spring. A full line of two horse plows on hand all the time. H. L. Oswald. We are glad to know that Mr. O. Huckabaa is doing well in his adopted home in Libirty Hill, Ala. He keeps in touch witti the people of his native county by having the Dispatch 88nt to his address. j Judge Pope, Senior Associate Justice of the Supreme court, before whom an application was made, has granted bail to R. W. McDaniel, who is charged with killing J. Lee Neeee, in the sum of $2,000. The bond is now in the course of preparation and will probably be signed up today. Messrs Efird & Dreher, as attorneys, have secured a pension from the United States Government for Mr. *-rr 3 e -n _1_ L Simon weea 01 me r ojtk, ou bucuuijc of disabilities sustained during the Spanish-American war. The amount is $10.00 per month for life. The Southern Railway is running a side track from its main line near the depot oat to R.iof & Barre's plaining plant. This will be a great convenience as it will save the time, trouble and expense of handling the output of the mill so often. Lumber can now be loaded on the cars at the mill. Capt. Henry A. Spann has moved from his farm near Leesvillo, to t>~ a ?i l_ i*.. Daieeuurg LU ejugago m uubjucbb. Captain Spann is a high toned Christian gentleman and has a refined and cultured family who will be quite an addition to the social and religious life of Batesburg. Howard A. Littlejohn, Esq., who represents the Southern Cotton Oil Co., of Batesburg, in this county, was in town Monday mingling with the crowd at the court house and looking after the interest of his company. He is a very pleasant gentleman and an excellent business man. I After an illness of several months, the wife of Rev. N. S. YouDginer died at her home near Irmo, in, this county, last Friday. She was a dear | old mother in Isreal and was a devoted member of the Methodist church. The interment was in the cemetery at Irmo. The pianos and organs sold by M. A. Malone, Columbia, are all first class instruments, made by reputable builders, and are noted for their A l ncnnesB ana sweetness ot iuue. Music lovers are delighted with them oil account of. their superior excellency. Write him for catalogues and further particulars. Miss Pearl Oswald and Miss Jennie Caughman came home to spend their ChristmaB holidays with parents and friends, and during Miss Jennie's stay she had the pleasure of witnessing the beautiful marriage cf her youngest brother, and now both have returned to resume their college duties. Mr. John Scoffill, of Pelion, wa3 in town during the holidays selling cotton and buying Christmas tricks, John is one of those farmers whc chew their own bacon and eat theii own bread, consequently "the gaunl wolf1' never howls at his door. He expressed himself as satisfied will | Lexington as a market and hereaftei j ne will visit us more irequentiy. Strawberries and cream for Christ I mas dinner and watermelon for des I sert on New Year is the experience o: j this editor. Mrs. Florence Caughmai ! will please accept our thanks for i ripe watermelon which she sent U this office on New Year's day. Tk( meat was pink of fine flavor and th< I seed white. It was fuilv matured ! sweet and delicious. Proverbs " When the butter won't come put a penny in the churn," is an old time dairy proverb. It often seems to work though no one has ever < told why. When mothers are worried because the children do not gain strength and flesh we .1 , i 1 ' T? 1 say give tnem scotrs nmuision. It is like the penny in the milk because it works and because there is something astonishing about it. Scott's Emulsion is simply a milk of pure cod liver oil with some hypophosphites especially prepared for delicate stomachs. . Children take to it naturally because they like the taste and the remedy takes just as naturally to the children because it is so perfectly adapted to their wants. For all weak and pale and thin children Scott's Emulsion is the most satisfactory treatment. Vt ^ ?I We will send you the penny, /. e., a jSSHEf P Be sure that this picture in the form of a label is on the wrapper of every bottle of SCOTT & BOWNE, 409 Pearl St., N. Y. mWawitfTuU 'ffTH joc. and $1.00; all druggists. Pino Ridge Notes. To the Editor of the Dispatch: The Pine Ridge school now has 88 on roll and is progressing nicely under the management cf Prof. S. S. Liodler. (Join Shealy and Joseph Wessinger succeeded id bagging a Ti pound j wild gobbler near the mouth of Camping creek, New Year's day. They are the chamuion hunters of the Fairbanks sectioD. The New Year shooters made the country ring all through Saluda township. They carried with them "tart eaters." Crosson Sease has just returned i from an extensive trip among rela- j tives and friends in Richland county and the Fork. He enjoyed' himself very much eating Christmas and New Year dinners. S. S. L* - j The Gregory-Rhea Mule Co., of Columbia, talks business to the readers of the Dispatch in this issue. They have just received niDe car loads of mules, horses, wagons, carriorraa hnrrnrioa Arp anrl pnn?PnUPTlt 4,M6uui ~ ~ ~ ^ ly are in a position to quote the lowest prices on animals and vehicles. When you want a first class vehicle at a second class price, give them a call. On the 5th day of August 1891, Pat Dreher. colored, killed his wife Mamie, by cutting her throat. He made his escape and since evaded the tfficers of the law. At the February teim of court in 1898, a true bill was found against him during his absence. He was recently located in Aiken county aod a warrant was issued for his arrest. He was arrested in Aiken county a few days ago and is now in the j ?il of that county. Discovery of Purple. i A <log belonging to Hercules Tyrius ~...o ,1-iv wnitiup' loner the sea >? VliU UU41 It 0 shore when he found and ate a rnurex, a species of shellfish. Returning to ? his master, the latter noticed that the dog's lips were tinged with color, and in this manner Tynan purple was discovered. The color was used in the 5 robes of emperors and nobles, and the expression "born to the purple" meant that the person was of high birth. It r Is strange to think that the favorite color of royalty can be traced to the curiosity or hunger of the dog of Tyre. The Spirit Wan Willing. i "See here," cried the tailor as Slopay, , having donned his new suit, started out of the store; "you're forgetting some* thing." ) "Indeed?" said Slopay. "What's that?" j "You must remember our understanding. I made this suit for you only be j cause you said you wanted to pay cash . j for it." I "And I still want to, but I'm sorry to say I can!t."~Philadelphia Press. "i 1 10C3. Mules and Horses Buggies and Carri Wagons AND MOR BY MAKING HEAVY PURCHASE! CA The Wise Ma Many Wise B Another Wis< Gregory 1115 PI February 14?ly. ESTATE NOTICE. All persons indebted to the Estate of Julius E. Lorick, deceased, will make immediate payment to the undersigned, aDd all persons to whom the said Estate is indebted will present the same, duly attested, to J. S. HOOK. Admr. Estate of Julius E. Lorick, December 20, 1902. SwlO.pd. POllllO Ctsi UK, LEXINGTON, S. C. LITERARY, SCINTIFIC AND CLASSICAL COURSE. NEXT SESSION OPENS SEPTEMBER 8. Vocal and Instrumental Music. College Trained Teacher*. 206 Students Enrolled Last Session. Expenses per Se*sion $60 to $80. oena ior uataiogue io 0. D. SEAY, Principal, July 30, 1902. Trespass Notice. TTTE HEREBY NOTIFY THE PUBLIC V iliat any party or partus hunting or trespassing in any way on the tract of land in and around Irmo, owned by P. C. Lorick, shall be punished to the full extent ol the law. Reward offered for trespassers. December 31st, 1902. 4wli. Money to Loan. WE ARE IN A POSITION TO LEND money at 3, 4, 5 and G per cent, inerest per annum on first mortgages given tn town and city lots and aso on first class orming lands. Parties wishing to borrow mone would do well to call on us. MULLER & STURKIE, Attorneys, December 31, 1902. 6wl2. LEXINGTON MARKET, CORRECTED WEEEXT BY THE MERCHANTS Bacou Hams, per ft 13 Sides, " " 10}4 Shoulders. " 12 Butter, per ft..... 20 Eggs, per doz 20 Turkeys, per lb 8 a 10 Geese, per pr 70 a 80 Chickens, per head 121s a 30 Beeswax, per ft 15 a 20 Beef, per ft ? 10 a 12J4 Pork. " " 10 a 12^ Tallow, per ft 4 a 5 Lard, per ft 12>? Flour, per ewt - 200 a 250 Corn, per bu 05 Peas, " " oo Oats, " " 60 Fodder, per cwt ..... 00 Sweet Potatoes, per bu *5 Rice, per lb 4 a 6 VEGETABLES AND FRUIT. Th^ higest market prices paid for Fruit and Vegetables at all seasons. COTTON MARKET. Augusta.?Middling 8 11-16 Charleston?Middling 8v4. Columbia,?Middling 8/,4. T \fi /I /I H n Or M'i.'! J~4U -XiUfc W.\-r JU, .umuiiUta NAVAL STOKES. Savannah. yesterday's market Spirits Turpentine, firm rtf costs. Kosin, steady. I Champion Diacnostioinn. Xaggsby? I noticed that Fetlierhod j used vinegar instead of maple drip on his calces at breakfast and didn't seem to notice the difference at all. | Waggsby?I wonder who the poor girl can be.?Baltimore American. . Whether or not a man succeeds in life sometimes depends on whether he j spurs himself or spares himself.?Pitts- i burg Dispatch. ( Grovel I has stood the test 25 year | bottles. Doss this recordI < Enclosed with every b 10C3. J ^. HSlHCSSi 3 Car Loads, ^ages, - 3 Car Loads. 3 Car Loads. B BOUGHT TO FOLLOW. 3 AND PAYING CASH, WE ARE ALWAYS ON THE INSIDE AND N GIVE YOD THE BEST PRICES. LZL Begins to think now, about the purchase of his mules, or horses, buggy, carriage or wagon for the coming season. ?That's Intuitive Sense. len Have made themselves contented and satisfied by purchasing of us. ?That's Economical Sense. e Man (Yonrself.) bnould visit our place of business, look over our enormous and com plete line of goods we carry in stock and let us nt mm out. ?That's Dollars and Cents. If we haven't just what you wan't we'll get it fur you?We'll please you somehow. ?And that's our kiad of businesa sense, -Rhea Mule Co., ,AIX STREET, COLUMBIA, S. C. FITZMAURICE FlTZMAURICE 1704 AND 1706 MAIN STE3ET, | MM MMnaaa A - - - to. o.. To our friends in Lexington we extend a special invitation when in Columbia to come and see us. We will do as we say?save your hard earned money, and save a heap o? annoyance in looking for what you want. It will be impossible for you to bay goods as cheap or as good (rom anybody else. It is an hourly occurance to hear people i-av I am sorry I bought. But too late for that time, but not too late for this time. See us lor your wants in our line, as we tell you. MESS GOODS. SILKS! SEES!! 50 pes Half Wool Henrietta, only )0c a yd. 30 pcs|Fancy Waists and Dress Silks. 75c, 30 pes Fine Plaids, 30-inch, on.y 10c a yd. sold at $1.00. , 20 pes Fancy 40-inch Suiting. 20c a yard. 35 pes Black Silk. Armures, Peau De Soie, 30 ncs 36-inch All Wool Henrietta, 25c a yd m n' . -or ' Taffetas for Wedding Costumes. We can 20 pes Whip Cords, only 60c., sold at ioc. any kind of a dress. 20 pes All Wool Granites at 50c. Domestics sold at cost. In This House Merchants Sold at Wholesale Only. January 15. BLACK LANGSHAN BMWK.?"-'-'rr^? jBy^^Hir are the "best all round Fowls on the market. I have few very fine COCKERELS AND PULLETS for sale at low prices. They are from the purest and best known strain, and have been selected with the greatest care. For further particulars, address. G. M. Harman, Lexington, S. C. DR. F. C. GILMORE, Albert M. Boozer, Located at no. 1510 main street. ** ^ t & * $jil v , over Husemann's Gun Store, Colum- COLTJJ1B1A, S. C. biu. S. C., where ne will be glad to see ins | ' former as well as new patients. Especial attention given to business enDr. Gilmore will be at Rammer Hotel in : trusted to him by his fellow citizens ol Lexington on Tuesday and Wednesday, ! Lexington county. January 13th and 11th, to accommodate j Office: 1316 Main Street, upstairs, cppo?\ ? w V> r\ it ' in ennVAr.i Linf # *> 1 I lit ! f i a ? AT fMAV, ^ Li luvwui^uitui ?.v >-"? ? - ; 31 U > illl JJJ.--IH.' 3 X' UXXlilUlO Ciuie bis Coiambia office. ; Feb:uarT 28 _tf January 23, 19Ul?tf. * BsWiit's j^zoi1 Salve CiielinuteCoDghCaro Fop PiSesj Surns9 Sores. i For Coushs? Co'ds and Croup. s Tasteless Chill Toitie^^f s. Average Annual Sales over One and a Half Million | of merit appeal to you ? No Cure, No Pay. 50c. I ottle is a Ten Cent* package of Grove's Black Root. 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