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The Lexington Dispatch. Wednesday, January 21,1903. PENCIL AND SCISSORS. Wayside Notes Gathered Here and There by a Dispatch Man. We have heard of no more hogs dying with cholera. Yesterday morning witnessed the first freeze of the winter. Fresh garden seeds jasfc in and for sale at the Bazaar. Give us a call. Mr. Andrew J. Lorick was in towB today and dropped in and paid his dues. On account of a rush of orders the Lexington Lumber company is forced to run its plant day and night. Hon. Jeremiah Smith, a member of the House from Horry, visited the family of James W. Ogilvie last week. 1,000 bushels of cotton seed wanted. Highest market price paid for same. W. P. Boof. Mrs. B. B. Hiller and son, Eugene, of Hilton, visited Supterintendent of Sduoation John S. Derrick last week. Delinquents, meet the Editor when be is in your neighborhood with the Auditor and pay him the amount you ore due. him. Mr. Joel Goodwin, who has been spending several weeks with relatives end friends near Gaston, has returned to Alabama. Last Friday Miss Jodie Caughman returned to her home in Columbia after spending several days with relatives in and around town. Blacksmiths and wheelwright purchase their material from T. B. Aughtry <fc Co., Columbia, because it is the best. Mr. Melvin L. Howell, a well known and successful shoe salesman, while passing through town Friday, gave us a pleasant call. The members of Dixie Lodge, No. 52,1. 0. 0. F., will enjoy a banquet at the residence of their Noble Grand, Col. M. D. Herman, this evening. The time for paying the commute-' tion road tax exDires on the 31st of * this month, as after that date the books wi|l; be turned over to the county commissioners. The Bee Hive clothing store in Golatnbia announces in this issue a big reduction in winter clothing and overcoats See adFer tisement elsewhere and compare prices with other houses. At a recent municipal election the following were elected officers of the town of Swansea: Paul E. Hutto, lotendant; W. B. Bast, H. E. Backer, F. M. Hodges, Willie Williams, Wardens. Applications for keeper of the poor house, Captain and guard of the chain gang must be hied with J. - A. Mailer, Esq, Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners, by Saturday, the 24th inst. The brick to build the vault for the Home Bank is now on the ground and the work will be commenced as soon as the weather permits. The matting and some furniture has also been received. \ Lever, The Shoe Mad, 1603 Main street Columbia, is sacrificing his large stock of ladies', men's, boy's and Misses shoes, in order to turn the stock into cash. This is no fake sale but is a genuine, one hundred and fifty cents on the dollar saver. If you want to get a bargain in shoes go to Lever's. The Southern Bailway has had the unsightly embankment, on the left side of its right of way at the depot cut down and nicely graded. Cedar trees have been set out upon it. The improvment is very pleasing and adds much to the attractiveness of the property. Mr. W. B. Bast, of Swansea, has been awarded the contract for building a large domitory for the Yorhees school at Denmark. He has a large planing plant which is under the management of Mr. Wm E. Furtick, a carpenter of large experience and a competent workman. WANTED?To sell my well equipped steam saw mill outfit, eight head horses and mules, oxens, carts and wagons. Several desirable tracts of land. Terms easy. W. H. Donly, llpd Lewiedale, S. C. The Treasurer desires to inform those sending the amount Gf their taxes through the mail that they must add 1 per cent, to the amount to cover the penalty attached on account of the failure to pay on or before December 31st, 1902, or else he cannot receive it. This is important and should be remembered by the taxpayer. General Superintendent, A. W. Machen, who has charge of the rural - ? ? i /N _ delivery service nas assured l,ocgressman Lever that he will establish a rural free delivery route leading out from Gaston. This route was inspected last summer and favorable reported upon by the special agent but has been held up for the lack of available funds in the department. The shoe firm of E. P. & F. A. Davis of Columbia, extends a hearty welcome to the people of Lexington when in the city. They keep in stock union made shoes which are unequalled in quality and price. When you want a good stylish, easy wearing and everlasting shoe, at the lowest price, give this firm a call. The Auditor desires to state that he has made arrangements with Treasurer Frank W. Shealy to meet the taxpayers at Hendrix's store in the forenoon of February 14th, and at Crout's Store in the afternoon of the same day, for the purpose of receiving tax returns. These appointments were overlooked at the time his schedule was arranged and. hence he has made these special appointments for the accommodation of the taxpayers residing in the above neighborhoods. o At this season the wise and prudent farmer will begin to get his gears, plow moulds, plow Btocks, hoes, rakes and other agricultural implements in order before the busy season sets in. It should be remembered that T. B. Aughtry & Co., keep the best agricultural implements at the lowest prices and persons needing goods in this line should see this stock. ( 1 W* V WW* M0I Felma Estelle, infant daughter of George Long and wife Attie, was born October 31st, 1902 and died January 11th, 1903. Age 2 months and 10 days. It was dedicated to God by baptism. Peace to its ashes and rest to its soul. Samuel Keisler was born June 5th, 1821 and died January 14, 1903. Age 81 years, 7 months and 7 days. On March 7th, 1847, he was married to Martha Hendriz. This union was blessed with 9 children, 3 sons and 6 daughters. His wife and 4 children have preceded him to the spirit land. He was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran church and was faithful until death. ^ He leaves to mourn his departure 5 children, 22 grand-children and 5 great-grand-children and many relatives and friends. Another one of the fathers in Israel has passed from time into eternity. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. H. Roof, after which his body was laid to rest in the family burying ground. W. H. R. The "grim reaper" claimed for his own on January 3, 1903, the soul of little Florrie Bell, the infant of Mr. and Mrs. George Rawl, aged 7 months and 13 days. The fond parents had left it alone just a few moments, thinking it would remain where they had left it, and it had moved and to their horror found it in the fire. The little creature lived until the next night, when it succumbed to the fatal acci dent. The funeral was conducted at the home by Rev. George S. Bearden and the body interred in the family grave yard near by. The family has the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement. May God comfort them in this their trying hour. B. Hilton's Life for the Liver and Kid neys will cure dyspepsia. The walking sick, what ! a crowd of them there are: Persons who are thin and weak but not sick enough to go to bed. "Chronic cases" that's what the doctors call them, which in common English means?long sickness. To stop the continued loss of flesh they need Scott's Emulsion. For the r i _ r i . 1 1 ieenng 01 weaKness tney need Scott's Emulsion. It makes new flesh and gives new life to the weak system. Scott's Emulsion gets thin and weak persons out of the rut. It makes new, rich blood, strengthens the nerves and gives appetite for ordinary food. ; Scott's Emulsion can be . taken as long as sickness lasts and do good all the time. There's new strength and flesh in every dose. We will be glad gr A to send you a few doses free. ?mun' ne sure that this picture in J|ubBMBFZ the form of a label is on the wrapper of every bottle of fSB^ SCOTT & BOWNE, 409 Pearl St., N. Y. 50c. and $1; all druggists. Pine Ridge Notes. To the Editor of the Dispatch: The health of our settlement varies with the cold. The rain fall last Sunday was rob so great as it was the proceeding Sunday, but we think we have plenty any how. The first of the week was very biting cold, but we enjoyed it fine going to and from school over the frozen ground. The renters of our community, I believe, have all got settled down at last. ? r TN. 1 TT 1 # ! 1 Mr. jjamei i^oon ana iamuy cave now made their home in Pomaria. He intends working at the blacksmith trade. The widow, Mrs. Derrick, has moved out of the town of Chapin back to her old home. We hope her much success on the farm. It has been said that one of our near neighbors has been talking about going to Texas. We regret for our friends to leave, but every man to his own notion. The champion hunters, Mr. D. P. Koon, J. E. Shealy and father, succeeded in sacking ten rabbits, one squirrel and two birds last Saturday. The doctors performed another surgical operation on Mr. Perry Amick last Wednesday. Mr. Amick has been confined to the bed about ten weeks from that dreaded disease pneumonia. Mian Mnnv "FVip.lr wnn hnripd from her home Tuesday. She was the oldest woman in her community being nearly 100 yearB old. Rev. E. L. Lybrand will preach at Pineywoods church this coming Sunday. He is an excellent preacher and it will do all good to hear him. Speculators of Newberry county have been circumnavigating this part of the county and when you hear a pig squeal or a cow bellow, you may know the speculators have them. Monday was a cold day, it made us feel like hallowing the panther's squeal. The marriage question is about gone dead. Boys, you all that have been sporting, why don't you get married? Mr. Noah Derrick is running his shingle mill every day now. Noah is a hustler. Mr. George Bickley is ox driver for Mr. C. P. Roberson, who is mov | ing things in the Wheeler piney ! woods. While Mr. Milem was moving his boiler and engine near here, it turned over and broke the fly-wheel all to pieceB. Swea. 18C3. Mules and Horses Buggies and Can Wagons AND MOI Y MAKING HEAVY PURCHAS1 C The Wise Ms Many Wise ] Another Wis Gregory 1115 P February 14?ly. Trespass Notice. -VTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT j[^| all parties are lorbidden to hunt, bsh. haul off wood, making roads, or trespass m any manner whatever upon our lands The law will positively be enforced against all trespassing upon our lands W. A. GOODWIN, G. A. GOODWIN, J. M. GOODWIN, A. K. STGHTLER, J. H. POUND, ' J. C. BUsBEE. H1LLIARD WaTTS January 12, 1903. 4wl3. pd. Mo Hie Hole, LEXINGTON, S. C. LITERARY, SCINTIFIC AND CLASSICAL COURSE. NEXT SESSION OPENS SEPTEMBER 8. Vocal and Instrumental Music. College Trained Teachers. 206 Students Enrolled Last Session. Expenses per Session $60 to $80. Send lor Catalogue to 0. D. SEAY, Principal. July 30, 1902. Trespass Notice. TTTE HEREBY NOTIFY THE PUBLIC Y\ that any party or parties hunting or trespassing in any way on the tract ol land in and around Irmo, owned by P. C. LorioV ohftll he nnnished to the fnll extent of the law. Reward offered for trespassers. December 31st, 1902. 4wll. LEXINGTON MAKKET, CORRECTED WEEELX BY THE MERCHANTS. Bacon Hams, per ft 13 Sides, " " 103^ Shoulders," 12 Butter, per ft 20 Eggs, per doz 20 Turners, per lb 8 a 10 Geese, per pr 70 a 80 Chickens, per head 12>? a 30 Beeswax, per ft 15 a 20 Beef, per ft 10 a 12>? Pork, " " 10 a 12V2 Tallow, per ft 4 a 5 Lard, per ft 12}^ Flour, per cwt 200 a 250 Corn, per bu - 65 Peas, " " 'JO Oats, " " 60 Fodder, per cwt 00 o ~4.~4. ~ Q. OWWl ruUlvUCB, LICi U '*J Rice, per lb 4 a 6 VEGETABLES AND FRUIT. The higest market prices paid for Fruit and Vegetables at all seasons. COTTON MABKET. Augusta,?Middling 811-16 Charleston?Middling 8%. Columbia,?Middling 8%. Lexington,?Middling NAVAL STORES. Savannah, yesterday's market Spirits Turpentine, Arm 53 cents. Rosin, steady. We Want to Buy A LOT OF GOOD DRY BOARDS. A LOT OE HEART PINE SHINGLES. A LOT OF GOOD 1} LATHS. And are willing to pay a fair price. Cash, SHAND BUILDERS' SUPPLY CO GI5 PLAIN STREET, COLUMBIA, - - S. C. BOTH PHONES 251. October *;8?ly. I Grove' I has stood the test 25 yeai I bottles. _ Does this record Enclosed with ev ? 1 ^ BUSHnnHK ? 10C3iilj it fili SiiifsSi 5 - - - - 3 Car Loads, -iages, - 3 Car Loads. 3 Car Loads. IE BOUGHT TO FOLLOW. b:s AND PAYING CASH, WE ARE ALWAYS ON THE INSIDE AND IAN GIVE YOU TEE BEST PRICES. in Begins to think now, about the purchase of his mules, or horses, buggy, carriage or wagon for the coming season. ?That's Intuitive Sense. Men Have made themselves contented and satisfied by purchasing of us. ?That's Economical Sense. e Man (Yourself.) Should visit our place of business, look over our enormous and complete line of goods we carry in stock and iet us fit him out. > ?That's Dollars and Cents. If we haven't just what you wan't we'll get it lor you?We'll please you somehow. ?And that's our kiad of business sense, t-txoex jVtule Co., LAIN STEEET, COLUMBIA, S. C. FlTZMAURICE FlTZMAURICE 1704 AND 1706 MAIN STEEET, 'COLTTMBXA^ - - - s. c. 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 of annoyance in looking for what you want. It will be impossible for you to buy goods as cheap or as good Irom anybody else It is an hourly occuraDce to hear people say I am sorry I bought. But too late for that time, but not too late for this time. See us for your wants in our line, as we tell you. DRESS GOODS. SILKS! SILKS!! 50 pes Half Wool Henrietta, only ]0c a yd. 30 pcsSFancy Waists and Dress Silks, 75c, 30 pes Fine Plaids, 30-inch, oiuy 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, 25ca yd ~ . w " ' ttt, . ^ , , ?rt ,, Taffetas for Wedding Costumes. We can 20 pes Whip Cords, only bOc., sold at <oc. fix np any kind of a dregs. 20 pes All Wool Granites at 50c. Domestics sold at cost In This House ~~ ir t j nil j ttti t _ i _ r\ i mercnants ooici at w noiesaie uniy. January 15. BLACK LANGSHAN . at - are the best all round Fowls on the market. I have few very fine H A A If F n F I A A RB A mini R bmaa UUIiKtlftLS ANU fULLtTa for sale at low priceB. They are from the purest and beet 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, DE^TTIST, IftftNlPV flf I j)W Located at no. 1510 main street. u*v akj over Husemann's Gan Store, Coium- ttmno a * ^ I bia, S. C., where he will be glad to see his *-' I l'ormer as well as new patients. Especial attention given to business en* i Dr. Gilmore will be at Drafts Hotel in \ trusted to him by his fellow citizens ot | Lexington on Tuesday and Wedne.sdav, j Lexington couuty. ' 1 A 4-1. 114-1, 4-- ? J .4-? I ? " ' ? iCUiuRM iViu <iuu. iiiii, w iiuL-uiuuiuuiiic i uitice: iwib Main Street, upstairs oppo| patients who find it inconvenient to call at | si e Van Metre's Furniture btore ' i hij 23. ?oT-tf. February 28-tf. Be Witt's ? Salve One Minute Cough Cure For Piles, Burns, Sores* For Coughs, Colds and Croup* s Tasteless Chill Tonic 1 s. Average Annual Sales over One end a Half Million I of merit appeal to yon? No Core, No Pay. 50c. I >ottle is a Ten Cent, package of Grove's Black Root, Liver Pills. J pi"h jijli'hi1 wngi-r'