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The Lexington Dispatch.. Wednesday, February 11,1903. P1ML AND SCISSORS. Wayside Notes Gathered Here and There by a Dispatch Man. Mud. Slush. Rain. Still it rains. Court opens Monday. GARDEN SEED, at the Bazaar. The clouds are low and threatening. All the public roads are in bad txmdition. - s The days are getting longer and the nights shorter. The small grain in this vicinity is looking fine. Cottor ' this market is worth 9 cents per pound. The tobacco culture craze has at last reached this county. Hon. D. Frank Efird has b9en jbome on the sick list. Good mule for sale, 8pply to J. J Fox, Lexington, S. C. 14pd There is some talk of having the town of Hilton incorporated. / We are forced to the conclusion that crime is on the increase. When you come to court remember the editor with your dollar. Mr. J. Frank Kaiser is having his property on Depot street improved. Fine extracts, 5 and 10c, at Abie & Able, Leesville, S. C. Try a bottle. Our town has been full of commercial men every day during the past week. Tee Lexington Lumber Company has built an addition to their dry kiln. Call at Harman's Bazaar and select your Valentines. Large supply on hand. The American pig holds the fort. Ha ftfln snarr??l v lio nnrnViAOP^ fnr love or money. In pitching your crop don't forget to reserve the larger portion of 5 our farm for the hog and hominy crop. One pound package parched grain coffee, none better, for 10c, at Able & Able, Leesville, S. C. . The indications now are that the Conrt of Sessions will consume two or three weeks of the February term. Mrs. Mary A. Kinard died at the home of her son, Dr. J. W. Kinard, in Leesville, on the morning of February 10th. H. L. Oswald has just received a new stock of dry goods, pants, notions and shirts. Call and see them. Clerk of the Court Samuel B. George is haviDg the interior of his already handsome residence on Up- j per Main street greatly improved. The Columbia Chamber of Commerce will certainlv do a verv un ? wise thing by Dot taking bold of the Lexington and Columbia Electric Railway project. Fresh Baker's bread, cakes, crackers and everything nice to eat, at the Bazaar. There is no wagoning of any consequence being done and farming operations are at a standstill in the Fork on account of excessive rains. Mrs. Alice Timmons, and her daughter Mable, are in Newberry county visitiDg relatives. They will visit Greenwood and Abbeville counties before returning home. People attending court will please call at H. L. Oswald's and see his stock of general merchandise, farming implements, etc. W* xxptp ftnrrv tn l^arn that, Mr. <T. J ? W. B. Lever, in the Fork section, was quite sick when we passed his place last week. He is a sufferer from heart trouble. Mr. "Bounce" Hiller visited his relatives and friends in the Fork. We had the pleasure of meeting him and enjoyed his company. He and his family reside at Newberry. The Saluda river is on a rampage. Its mad muddy waters are rushing over the land seeking whom they may devour. But then it is better that they should overleap their banks now than later on when the crops ate planted. ???it?? PROFIT] The matter of feed Is of | i 1 tremendous importance to the | ? farmer. Wrong feeding is loss. Right feeding L profit. The up-to-date farmer knows what to feed his cows to get the most milk, his pigs to get the most pork, his hens to r~r>f fK/=? mr*Qf rrrcr^ .^nonrP. ~V_?. But how about the children ? Are they fed according to science, a bone food if bones are soft and undeveloped, a flesh and muscle food if they are thin and weak and a blood food if there is anemia ? Scott's Emulsion is a mixed food; the Cod Liver Oil in it makes flesh, blood and muscle, the Lime and Soda make bone ! and brain. It is the standard < scientific food for delicate children. v i Send for free samp|c the form of a label is on the Scott&Bowne CHEMISTS, 409 Pearl St., N. Y. 50c. and $! j all druggists. Pine Ridge Academy, uodtr tbe efficient management of Pi of. S. S. Lindler, is in a very prosperous condition. It is expected that the roll of students will soon reach the 100 mark. The Rev. Mr. Hay will hold Ep gcopal services in the chapel in this place next Sunday morning at 11 o'clock and in the evening at 7:3<". xne puoiic is cordially invited to I attend these services. We are still in the market fcr cotton seed, at fall value. Biing me all your cotton seed. Will eithtr pay money or give meal in exchange. W. P. Roof. Hon. Asbby Sawyer, one of tfce most prominent members of . the Union Bar, was in town Monday shaking bands with friends. Ashby is a Lexington boy and bis host of friends here are glad to see him in the full blaze of prosperity. At a meeting of the County Board of Control, the petition to close tfce dispensary at Chapin was favorably acted upon and have sent the petition to the State Board of Directors with the recommendation that the prayer of the petitioners be granted. THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF LEXINGTON, In the Court of Probate. PURSUANT TO AN OR HER AND TO me directed, signed bjJHon, Gtorge S. i/rafts, Judge ot Probate lor Lexington county, I wilt offer for sale to the highest bidder, before the court house door, within the legal hours cf sile, on the fiist Monday in March next, tne following ueacnoc^ real estate, towit: All that piece, parcel or tract of land, situate, lying and being in th? Count., of Lexington and State aforesaid, contain ing ninety (90) acres, more or less, and adjoining lands of H A. Meetze, A L Hartley, H. T. Dooley, J, P. Dooiey. the Arehardt Tract, and the Boozer lauds, being a part of the H. T. Dooley lands set out iu the deed on record in Book T. page 68, and shown by plat of E. Lown, Surveyor. All that piece, parcel or tract 01 land sit uate, lying and being in the couaty of Lexington atd Stata aforesaid, containing one hundred and forty-eight (148; acres, more or less, and adjoining lmds of Jas. P. Dooley, Mrs. A. M. Laphart, J. J, Lown, George M. Corley ana the Home Place, and being the Arehardt place sold by F. P. Meetza to M. D. Shuli by deed in I Book 4 GG., page 431 and sold by M. D, Shull to J. K, Dooley, by deed in Book ! "11", page 141. All mat piece, parcel or tract of land j situate, lying and oeing in the County of | Lexington and State aforesaid, containing | eighty-one (.31) acres, more or less, and adjoining lands of H. F. Dooley. John W,. I Gregory, Mrs. A. M Leaphart and J. P. I Dooley, and being a part of the lands conveycd by S. M. Hoot, Sheriff, to J. K. Dooley, September oth, li>71, by deed in Book X, page 44G. TEbMo?One-half cash; balance in one I year, with interest irom day oi sale, seI cured by bond of the purchaser and morti gage of the premises sold. Purchaser to pay for papers, SAMUEL B. G GOUGE. Clerk of Court. February II, 13.3: 3wl6. & b e Jh e t?} Arithmetic j : Harold has two rabbits and James j has a black and tan dog. The (lotr being put into the yard with the ran- ! bits? But of course you know that i there was only one left. i Throe boys furnish the lemons, sugar j and water to make a quart of lemonade I and agree to divide it even up. James i drinks first and passes the pitcher to ! John, and John?well, John didn't find any left. .How many names did John and Peter call James? A tramp has twelve feet the start of a woman who is armed with a broomstick six feet long. She moves eight feet while he moves six. How far must they run before she can get a fair whack at him? A plumber charges an iceman with loriy-nve m mines wuik ul ov ceius an hour, and the iceman is short thirtytwo pounds of ice at 75 cents a hundred. Who is ahead of the game and how much? There are forty yards of carpet to be beaten, and Henry beats one-fourth of a yard per day and then gets the backache. At that rate how long will he be at the job and how many backaches will he have? The Idea. Cholly?Yes, Lucy; I bad brain fever once. Lucy ? Where were you feverish. Cholly??New York Times. A Happy Medium. Wissum?I was surprised that you should hit that little fellow at the seance. He was somewhat intoxicated. I grant you, but he is one of the leaders among the spiritualists, and they didn't like your assault upon him at all. rr mu ~ ? u nLV JCHUTy?i ueie 6 uu yieuaiiig juu, tuasum. You have always told me to strike a happy medium, aud the first time I do it you blame me.?Boston Evening Transcript. Making: It Sure. "And you're really a lord?" said the maiden. "Of course. Do you think I'm an impostor?" "No; oh, no; but papa says one can't be too cautious these days. Would you mind bringing me one of those abstracts of title I hear so much about before I give you my answer?"?Chicago Post Xot Quite Satisfied With Him. "How do you like Hauptmann?" asked Mrs. Oldcastle, with a souful look at the finely decorated wall, as they were sipping tea in the magnificent library. "Oh, I hardly know," her hostess replied. "Josiah seems to think he's great, but I think the next time we have any papering done I'll try to have somebody else." Gilt Edered. "This is what I call a gilt edge investment," said the persuasive agent. "Yes," answered Farmer Corntossel. "but that's just how it was with the gold brick I bought. The edges were fine, but the inside was a delusion and a snare."?Washington Star. An Oblipinsr Youth. He?Will you marry me? She-Xo. He?Then will you marry my cousin Tom? He requested me to ask you while I was about it.?Chicago News. Their Best Friend. , Qs Uncle Charles?Hoys, how can you associate with that Binks boyV I understand lie's the worst scholar in the school. Willie?Huh! If it wasn't for him. nie or Tommy 'd he at the foot of the class!- Cleveland Plain Dealer. The Dura' Strength, Dural distinguishing fea Sold on their mer: draymen, lumber < try. We keep an horse to the heavi I -V . tons. J ust receiv in the last three ^ wagon on earth fc ^p^MULE Z lie X^e xg'est ei JF?" Gregory inr. pr February 14?ly. Mi Csiieoi&ie Hi* LEXINGTON, S. C. LITERARY, SCSNTIFIC AND CLASSICAL COURSE. NEXT SESSION OPEJNS SEPTEMBER 3. Vocal and Instrumental Music. College Trained Teachers. 206 Students Enrolled Last Session. Expenses per Se-.sion $60 to $80. Send lor Catalogue to 0. D. SEAY, [Principal. July 30, 1902. LEXINGTON MARKET, CORRECTED WEEKL5 BY THE MERCHANTS. Bacon Hams, per ft 13 Sides, " " ioj^ Shoulders, '* 12 Butter, per ft 20 ** -* OA Kjggs, per aos ^ Turxeys, per lb 8 a 10 Geese, per pr TO a 80 Chickens, per head 12>? a 30 Beeswax, per ft 15 a 20 Beef, per ft 10 a 1234 Pork, " " 10 a 1234 Tallow, per ft 4 a 5 Lard, per ft 1234 Flour, per cwt 200 a 250 Corn, per bu 65 Peas, " " 60 Oats, " " 60 Fodder, per cwt 00 Sweet Potatoes, per bu 35 Rice, per lb 4 a t> VEGETABLES AND FEUIT. Tbehigest market prices paid for Fruit and Vegetables at all seasons. cotton Market. Augusta,?Middling 811-16 Charleston?Middling 8%. Columbia,?Middling 8%. Lexington,?Middling 8%. NAVAL STORES. Savannah, vesterday's market?Spirits ? - - Ti Turpentine, nrm 03 cents. wsiu, aicauj. IMiillilMlK All persons indebted to the Estate of Loula R. Boatwright, deceased, are hereby notified that they must make payment on or before ilie 16th day of February, 1903, to the undersigned, and those holding claims against said Estate must prrsent them, properly verified, to Samuel b.'george, Administrator. January 27th. 1903. 3wl4. lice 1 Dels 01 Mis ALL PERSONS INDEBTED TO THE Estate of Jesse K. Dooley, deceased, are hereby notified that they must make payment to the undersigned on or before the 27th day of February, 19t3, and those having claims against the ?aid Estate must present them, properly attested, to SAMUEL B. GEORGE, Administrator. January 28. 1903, 3wl4. DR. F. C. GILMORE, | IDJE2-TTIST, Located at no. 1510 main street, j over Husemann's Gun Store, Colum- j bia, S. C., where he will be glad to see his . former as well as new patients. Dr. Gilmore will be at Drafts Hotel in ; Lexington on Tuesdav and Wednesday, I February 10th and 11th. to accommodate j patients who find it inconvenient to call at his Columbia office. January 23, 1901?tf. One Minute Cough Cure ; For Coughs, Colds and Croup. I I Grove'! I has stood the test 25 years I bottles. Does this record < ^ Enclosed with every be MarwBTBTiniiMroBBTTiiniWMriMn ww iiwiTT wi?nrT>fi ? ? i?i irtiwmiT?TTii?rrr? rm ble and Light Running mm wagon." bility and Honest Construction are tures of the "Old Hickory Wagon." its and highly praised by the best companies and farmers in this coun- ; y size you want from the light oneA. i. ___ ^ M A. X X% Jrrn 1 1 A. 1 ^3 m m M ^ w A n 1 ^ UbU waguii biidb win iiuiu up scvei ajL ed another car load (our third car reeks). A complete line and the best i >r the money. OUR STOCK OF S AND HORSES ?^ n.cl 2^Ecst Complete Stools to "bo uma. in. til. a Sta/te. = Rhea Mu le Co., jAIX STREET, COLUMBIA, S. C. 1704 AND 1706 MAIN STSEET, COLUMEIii, - - - S. C. To our friends in Lexington we extend a special invitation when in Columbia to come a id see us. We will do as we say?save your hard earned money, ar>d save a heap ? j 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 occurance to hear people : 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. DRESS GOODS. SEES! SEES!! 50 pes Half Wool Henrietta, only 10c a vd. 30 pceJFancy Waists and Dress Silks, 75c, 30 pes Fine Plaids, 30-inch ou.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, J 30 dcs 38-inch All Wool Henrietta, 25c a yd r. * -or J . _ , , Taffetas tor Wedding Costumes. We can *4 20 pes Whip Cords, only 60c., sold at toe. ^p aDy kind of a dress. ] 20 pes All Wool Granites at 50c. Domestics sold at coat. In This House Merchants Sold at Wholesale Only. January 15.' JOHN I\ ABLE O. C. ABLE. NEW STORE. ALL FBESH AND CL'SAN CONSIST]N3 OF " ^ )ry fails, Git cries, Shoes, i Hardware, Farming Implements. Etc. *. * These goods have been selected with the greatest caie to meet the demands of our friends and have been marked down to the lowest possible notch. An inspection of this stock is respectfully invited. Don't buy until ^oi tuvc given us a call. The highest market prices paid lor all kinds of COTTlSmES-Sr FIBCD'CTCEABLE & ABLE, I_iEIEST7TI_iI-iIE3, S. C. February ?.?3m. Money to Loan. Hilton's Life for WE ARE PREPARED TO NEGOTI- , ate loans promptly in sums ot $30o fhp I ."1 Q 11 m l\ 1 fl and upwardh on improved farming lands in ^IIC J-'-L V CI dULL XX.1U. Lexington county. Long time and easy ? ^ 11 terms. No commissions. Borrower pays H0"V^S WTJLl CULTO actual expenses of preparation ot papers. Columbia,' S. C. I dyspepsia. October 1. $ Tasteless Chill Tonic 1 i. Average Annual Sales over One and a Half MilKon I )f merit appeal to you? No Cure, No Pay. 50c. I >ttle is a Tex\ Cent* package of Grove's Black Root* Liver Pills,