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.;y . v > ** The Lexington Dispatch. v ? - ?? ? ? fcaprasamauua f&awspapw. tsuuax? i>*jjuugiuii and ttia fcarxlars of tho Surrounding Sountins tofco a fciannau t VOL. XXXIII. LEXLNOIOA, S. C., WEDNESDAY, FERRIARY *5, 190 J. >u. 16 CLOSE BEY GOODS COMPANY, w. sac a^oarcsrroaT, IR, icJiiO MAIN STKEKI, COLUMBIA, H. C. Solicits a Share of Your Valued Patronage. Polite and Prompt Attention. October I3tf hell 18 SAID TO BE PAVED WITH GOOD INTENSIONS j i GOOD LOOKING! I Shoes that ne not good* are often sold by dealers who intend sealing good ones. When you buy Stout and Fine j Looking Shoes lor yourself and fam- ; iiy. or any of jour hired help from i us. you can stake jour last copper < that they ARE WHAT THEY SEEM. ' LEVER, j "THE SHOE MAN,"; 1603 Main Street, ~ COLUMBIA, - s. c. ? i YOU WILL DO WELL * r To send your orders for PAINTS, LIME, CEMENTS, ETC., TO S1ND BDILDER3' SUPPLY GO BOX 249, columbia. - - s. c. nun i itch v DM/flUMl they will fornish Gord 8tuff for a little money. Write for Colored Cards and other information. October 'W?ly. K 5 Final Discharge. Notice is hereby given to all persons interested that I will apply to the Hon George 8. Drafts, Judge of ProL bate in and for the County of Lexington, I 8 ate of 8oath Carolina, on the 6ih day of March, 19'>2, for a final discharge as Administrator of the Estate of Mrs. Catherine Counts, deceased. MRS. MARY E. DREHER. Administratrix. February 2,1903. 4wl6, pd, > THE MUTUAL ? i ?i3?4L,l MATTINGS, 1 \ Muslin and L ^ SHADES?PLAi: Linoleums a] MANTEL SCARFS AND A New Hugs ax EON'T FATE TO FLOOR COVERING fast colors. No?bor>g like it ever ^een here I and No moths to attack ,t. Write lor m A OL 5)J SHADES at 35c., complete with ?j:rirg regular 50 c PTVELVJBT AND BRUSSEI 1517 MAIN ST., i x J? C. T245. \ Court. When we went to press last week the trial was in progress in tbe case of the State vs. R W. McDaniel, for murder. Tbe case was given tbe jury about 9 p. m., and after remaining out all night, they returned a verdict of guilty of murder, witb recommendation to mercy. A mot ion for new trial was made and argued, but refused, and tbe life sentence imposed. Tbe defense decided not to carrj tbe case to tbe Supreme Court, and on Friday Capt. Ciay Roberts came over and conveyed Mr. McDamel to the btate Jrenuentiary, to enter upon ihe service of bis sentence, wbicb saje, "for whole term of the remainder of his natural life." Quite a number of his friends called at the jail aud bid him good bye. The next case was against Pat Dreber, colored, for killing his wife, which occurred at Lawiedale, S. C., about seven years ago. Pat made good his escape and has since lived in Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and Arkansas. He returned to Aiken last fall, and was picked up by Mr Henry Howard, a State Constable, as a "suspicious character," and served a sentence on the chain gang, because Howard found a pistol on him. At the conclusion of this sentence, Sheriff Caughman met him and brought Pat here to jail. Pats character was well proven by good citizens of Lewiedale, and he was ahlv rlcfonrloH Ho Maiiora rianrnn R wv?jr VCVAVUWV* vj 1. iJ? VN W/4 g V A/ Timmerman and A. D. Martin, by appoinimeot of the court. The verdict was guilty with mercy and the sentence was for life, at hard labor in the Penitentiary. A reward of $100 was offered for the arrest and conviction of Pat. The final trial was against Jake Bowers and Elliott Lybrand, for burglary and assult and battery with intent to kill. The specific charge was that these negroes were breaking into the meat house of Jabez A Fiick in Saluda township, during January last, and that when Mr. Frick went out of his house to see after the racket, he was fired nnori. ' ? -r"? The defendants were represented by Geo. B. Timmerman, and Messrs. Efird & Dreber represented tbe Solicitor. Tbe verdict was not guilty. With tbe disposition of this case the Sessions Court adjourned Bine ! die. ! CARPET CO S SHOWINGS OF SJEtT SQUARES, iace Curtains, N AND FANCY, ia Oil Clotlis, ! LL KINDS OF DRAPERY. | id Portieres. SEE THE NEW FIBRE CARPETS, ie'orc. F?eal.fl Carpets for wear. No Dnst j i uples and prices. Leader this j ith j roller, plain and fringed, o inch * 7 leet, I ent.s goods. -5 CA3PETS AT COST.| COLUMBIA, S. C. Sept. 17?tf. | COMMON PLEAS. Tne Common Pleas Court opened on Monday morning with a ve-y heavy docket, and only twelve days iu wbicti to dispose of it. , Moody was spent in the trial of a Intd case by M. V Qutto vs. Jas. C. Fort. Tne verdict in favor of Hutto foi Si,200 was rendered on Tuesday morning Mr. Craw ord appeared for the plain iff and Messrs. Graham and Nelson for the defense. Several cases were called up yesterday, but resulted in continuance, until in the afternoon, the fire damage case of 0 B. Addy vs. Southern Railway Company w*s gotten before a jury. Ttns action is for damage to land and limber fiom the fire of 7th March la t, and Messrs. Etird & Dreher represents Addy. Mr. E. M. Tnomson represents the Southern Tne case is Btiil in progress, and will consume the greater part of the day With the present outlook a great many anxious clients will fail to gei any disposition oi their cases. Some of the cases which are yet noted for trial art: J D Mucbell and J P. Able vs J. C Spann. Frank W. Sbealy and others vs Southern Railway Company. Howard Caldwell vs. J. Walter Dreher. P E Hutto vs James C. Fort. Thomas C. Martin vs. Seaboard i - li T% .1 a.iriiue xvmway. S. P. George va. N. G Long. Wade Rile va. Southern Ry. Co. Willie Williama va. Seaboard Airline Railway. Willie Williama and others va. Seaboard Airline Ry. S. E. Lowmao, Exer. vs. W. J. Lowman and others. Simpaoa Taylor vs. Middle burg Mills. Presentment. STATE OF eOO 1H CAROLINA, COUNTY OF LEXINGTON. To the Honorable J. C. Kiugh, preaidiog Judge for said county and State, for the February term of General Sessions' Court, 1903. We the Grand Jury tor said county and State beg leave to make this our presentment and recommendations: We have examined all bills banded us by the Solicitor and have returned the same with our findings thereon. Iq the presentment of our predecessors of last year we recommended that a pair of first class blood hounds be purchased for the use of the county, and they be kept at the county jail by our Sheriff. This recommendation seems to have been passed over and ignored. We think this recommendation should meet with the approval of our proper county authorities, for aB we see it, it is almost as necessary as the jail if aolf illOUil Taking into consideration the terrible condition of the weather for the past twamonths we think the Commissioners should be commended for the effort they have made in tryiDg to make passable the crossing of Twelve Mile creek along the road? leading from Lexington to the Depot. We think that it would 08 advisable that banisters should be placed along the causeway and recommend that the County Commissioners have this done in as practicable manner as possible. We think it would be advisable and cheaper to the county to have two free femes placed on Saluda river for the convenience of the travel I between the two sections of the c >unty, the location to be fixed by tDe County C immissionerp, and we so recommend. We are glad to say that from an examination of tne County Poor House and its surroundings that the name baa been kept in good con dition, and we commend Mr. Fulmer, the Steward thereof, for his close attention of duty. We have examined the Court House and Jail and find them in good repair. We have appointed as a special committee of our body, consisting of Geo D. Hayes, D M Drafts and H. L 0-wald, to examine tbe financai condition of tbe county, and tbe various (ffioes and liabilities of tbeii occupant-; and have employed T. 0 S urkie, E.-q, as an expert to aid tbem in tbis examination We are glad to commend our Com missioners for tbe step they have taken in purchasing road machiuery and stock for tbe purpose of putting our county roads in good condition. We understand tbat tbey have also purchased necessary tools to be given out to tbe various overseerers upon tbe different public roads of the county to work tbe roads with. This we think is very commendable in tbem. as it will save much costs and expense to the couufcy than by buying two or three o?fka and shovels at the time by retail prices. And we would suggest that we think it advisable to buy all necessary supplies by the bulk in order to save expense to the county. And in connection with this matter we recommend that they have constructed on the rear corner of the jail lot a suitable warehouse in which to store the supplies, &c., for the county. . Thanking the Court, Solicitor and officers thereof for courtesies shown us, we beg to submit this our report. Geo. D. Hayes, Foreman. Cures Bheumatisa aad Catarrh. ?Medicine Seat Free. These two diseases are the result of an awful poisoned condition of tne blood. If you have aching joints and back,' shoulder blades, bone pains, crippled hands, legs or feet, swollen muscles, shifting, sharp biting pains, and that tired, discouraged feeling of rheumatism, or the hawking, spiting, blurred eyesight, deafness, sick stomach, headache, noises in the head, mucous throat discbarges, decaying teeth, bad breath, belching gas of catarrh, take Botanic Blood Balm (B B. B ). It kills the poison in the blood which causes these awful flvmntnmfiL cuvincr a riure. healthv I "J?r ? d n ~ r ? * blood eupply to the joints and mucous membranes, and makes a peifect cure of the worst rheumatism or foulest catarrh. Cares where all else fails. Blood Balm (B. B. B ) is cornposed of pure Botanic ingredients, good for weak kidneys. Improves the digestion, cures dyspepsia. A perfect tonic for old folks by giving them new, rich, pure blood. ThorI oughly tested for thirty years. Drugj giste, $1 per large bottle, with com j plete directions for home cure. Samj pie free and prepaid by writing Blood I Balm Co., Atlanta, Gi. Describe | trouble and special free medical adj vice sent io sealed letter. ; During a recent visit to New Orj leans Admiral Schley called at the I Cotton Exchange and was given an | enthusiastic reception. Klondike's Notes. ! To the Editor of -the Dispatch: Y^ur Steadman correspondent became tired of single loneliness and formed a co partnership, so herein nnd berenfrer it will be known that Mr. A B Q lattlebaum and Miss Mamie Buatwrighfc have pined the ranks of the fire stick and tbe broom and may be found at their home in Srendmar, S C Mr Preston ColliDB and Mies Rosa Lee Nelson were united in the bonds t<f matrimony by A B Q lattlebaum on the 22 id of February, 1903. U ,cle George has finished cutting b x^s on tbe new mill tract. He cut I ahout 90 000. - With turpentine at 65 cents and W. W. Rosin at $4 25. U< c!e George ought to get greasy with money. Let me say to the patrons of R. F : D '? that you cannot send a letter in r which there's any writing for 1 cent, J either sealed or unsealed. All letters c containing writing are counted first ^ class mail and must contain at least 8 a 2 cents stamp. Your R. F. D. man fl is not allowed to carry any mail 8 without postage. So don't ask him to v disobey orders. Don't get mad and 8 cues if he leaves your letter in the * box when you do not put in the * postage. Don't ever dare to put a ? canceled stamp on any mail. Don't * wrap your money up in two or three * newspapers to put in the box, just * ? I L . I_ L TV t. V 1 cuuuca it iu me uui raw. xjuu i pub a long note in the box asking the car- f rier to please stamp the letters. * He's got sense enougQ to do tnat * anyway. Don't expect the post- 1 man to stop and wriie you a letter. 1 He don't get paid for that and hasn't 6 the time. Keep all logs and trees ' cut out of his road. * Mr. E. C. Lewis, having closed his 8 school, is home for a few days. Miss Francis Lindler is giviDg f] general satisfaction and is put down as one of the best school teachers 1 Pond Branch has ever had, which is Q nnmnlimonJai'i) t r\ nnfl ark cnnnn ^ T CI J WUJpiAUiCUbat j iv v/uu u\j j vwu0? Attend the meetipg at Pood Branch c and straighten up your past life. * Klondike. 1 1 In Hemori&a. < Kev. J G. Graichen in Lutheran Visitor. ^ A noble citizen and loyal friend, in 1 the person of Dr. C E. Leaphart, has ( finished his mission on earth. Born ( April 5, 1846, died October 6, 1902, ' only son of Dr. Jesse and Adeline < i Leaphart of Lexington county, S. C. He was united in marriage to Amanda Kaufmann, October 10,1871, . daughter of the late Samuel P. KaufWHEN IN \ GOOD WIN! REMEMBER THAT COHE SHOES AT THE L< ETEW SHOES "IR3 oEVERV SHOE if GtJARAN Cohen's SSi 1636 MAIN ST., C SEE I S FOR SHOES I? j jou .Shoes from Co':en aul get | December 10. THE OLD RELIABLE If1 ^KlH^ POWDER Absolutely Pure THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE nann. He was coufirtrieJ in ji u h at Providence Evangelical Lutheran, fnurch, Lexington, S. C , by i he Ray. r. H. Bailey. As true patriot he reponded to the call of his country ind went to the front, doing hard lervices, serving to the end of the var with distinguished bravery. As i public man and physician he was lighly honored and greatly beloved )y the people. Animated by the rreat Christian principle of charity, le believed that the man who helped lis fellowman was doing God's service, lis life was moulded upon this faith, !f there be one bouI to whose ap? - * fl . a i iroaca tne peariy gates 01 toe ceies* iial city shall open widest and offer Tee entrance to its eternal glories it oust be the one who in life strove lardest to aid the poor, to relieve the ick and to lighten ihe burdens of he heavy-laden and distressed. In lis death the devoted wife and son* ind sister suffer most, as they shall niss his tender affection which bright>ned, adorned and purified their lives. Che funeral services were conducted n Sr. Stephen's Evangelical Lutheran shurch by the Rev. J. G. Graichen, n the presence of a large assembly )f sorrow stricken relatives and riends. The sermon was based on John vi:20. With Masooic honors 26 was laid to rest in Sc. Stephen's remetery. While on earth we beheld ;he love of his great soul beaming through his living face. That love jan never perish. We shall meet )ur friend and loved one again. Beloved one, farewell and hail! Kemoved from sight, yet not a'ar, Still through this earthly twilight veil Thou beamest down a friendly star. 'The prophet's blessings comes to thee. The crown he holds to view is thine; Forever more thy memory la heaven and in our hearts shall shine." ll.il T /N f rv AIM I ur ER SHOES EN SELLS THE BEST 3WEST PRICES. RJVXm DAILY! SOLD WITH A TEE AT oe Store, 3LUMBIA, S. C. 'iirjv IJV OUR CITW a school ba^ f;ryour children free.