The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, March 18, 1903, Page 8, Image 8
The Lexington Dispatch.
Wednesday, March 18,1903.
PENCIL AND SCISSORS
Wayside Notes Gathered Here and
There by a Dispatch Man.
The fruit crop is not yet safe.
All danger of frost is not yet passed.
See clerks sale in another column.
Keep your premises clean.
Cotton is quoted here at 9^ cents.
Have you settled for your paper ?
The ienten season is not generally
ebserved.
Winter still lingers in the lap of
pring.
We need a cotton seed oil mill in
our midst.
The best line of fashionable spring
shoes, at Meetze & Son.
There is plenty of room for more
sew dwellings in Lexington.
Mr. and Mrs. Billy Martin have
arrived from their winter quarters.
The Lexington Lumber Co., has
enlarged the capacity of its dry kiln.
Call at Able & Able, LeesviUe, and
boy a package of Presto.
Garden work goes bravely on,
notwithstanding the unfavorable
weather.
Lime is cheap. Use it freely for
disinfectant purposes around your
premises.
Jast received a nice line of summer
pacts, at Able & Able, Leesville.
The prospects for a good and
healthy business year are encouraging.
Captain Austin Roof has the road
machine in operation on the streets
this week.
When you want paint that is a
good honest paint, go to the Shand
Builders1 Supply Co, Columbia.
Mr. Pat Bickley, one of the best
x known citizens of the Fork, was in
sown Monday and called to see us.
The farmers are some what unsettled
on account of the unfavorable
weather retarding farming operations.
What Lexington needs now more
than anything else is the establishment
of numerous small industries.
The people are clamoring for a free
bridge^ across the Saluda at some
-convenient point Let's have itl
PEE3TO makes the finest biscuits,
waffles, &c. For sale at Able & Able,
Leesville.
The public roads of the county
nave oeen in no nt condition to oe
worked by the chaingaog or anyone
else.
The erection of some new residences
in the various sections of the
town are contemplated in the near
future.
Why cannot Lexington have a
tobacco warehouse. Echo answers,
why. One located here would certainly
pay.
Work has been bugun on the new
storehouse of Mr. W. P. Roof, on
Main street. Mr. George Hays is j
the contractor.
Call and inspect our line of hats?
the newest, nobby and up-to-date; at
Able & Able, Leesville.
Mr. John H. Corley was over Mon
a _ f Y* t ^ 1 ^ ?1 T\?
aay irom -Droosiana ana naa tne IDispatch
mailed to hie address for a
year.
The attention of gardeners is invited
to the merits of "Black Death/'
advertised by The Kaufmann Drug
Company.
A correspondent is wanted at every
poet office in the oonnty. Only fresh
crisp news in a condensed form is
desired.
The best blacksmith and wheelwright's
materials can be had at T.
B. Anghtry Go's, Columbia, at the
lowest prices,
Thn ftfctiHpnfs nf thn Palmfitto !
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Collegiate Institute are beginning
to think of preparing for their com- i
menoement exercises.
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A few robins made their appear- J
ance in town this week, and the small !
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boy with his sling shot was out in j
foil force.
j^Tbe Dispatch in the future :
will positively be eent only to >
prompt payiDg subscribers. This 1
will be the last number to some in j
arrears unless they make payment
The female portion of our population
are overworked preparing Easter
costumes. What is Easter without
a new hat and dresb?
Mr. Willie George, electrician at
the Oiympia Mills of Columbia,
visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Irby George, Sunday.
You always find fresh cakes and
crackers of all kinds, at the Bazaar.
F. F.Herndon, E-;q, former secretary
of Congressman Lever, now a
prominent member of the Bishopville
Bar, was in town Sunday.
The corrodors of the iail echoes I
no longer with the tread of the
prisoners ceaseless tramp. It is
empty and the doors wide open.
Lime is cheap and if freely usea
now around the premises it may save
the suffering, anxiety and expenses
of a prolonged case of sickness.
John A. Williams will receive a
shipment of fine Georgetown shad
Saturday. Call and get one at his restaurant
in rear of Ballentine & Co.
All kinds of farming implement?,
such as plows, moulds, plow stocks,
hoes, rakes, shovels, grabs, etc., at
T. B. Aughtry & Co., Columbia.
We have been officially notified
that a free rural delivery service has
been established from Gaston. Effective
Wednesday, April 1st. 1903.
Hon. A. Frank Lever stopped over
in town, for several days this week
while on his way from Washington
to the home of his father at Wailaceville.
Many email grain patches in and
around Lexington are looking fine.
The cold weather has had no perceptible
effect upon growing graiD,
except in spots.
. When you go to Columbia don?t i
fail to call at Furtick'a and learn of
the astonishing prices for just such
goods as you need. Only for a ftw
days and all of them will be gon9.
The office furniture for The Home
Bank has been received and has been
placed in position. The interior of
the bank now presents a business
like and a handsome appearance.
Messrs. Price 6c Koon have formed
a partnership to conduct a first class
blacksmith and wheelwright shop.
They are good workmen and will
carry on the business in all its
branches.
Mr. J. W. Long intends putting
an addition to his store house, now
occupied by Messrs. M. R. Hartley
& Co. The addition will be put on
the side next to the store occupied
by himself.
Mr. Thomas Calk, son of Mr. A1
Calk, spent Sunday under the parental
roof near here. Tom is now
handling express packages on the
"short dog" his run being between
Augusta and Columbia.
Don't forget to call and see the
beautiful line of the latest fashionable
creations in millinery, hate, trimmed
and untrimmed, and notions at
Mrs. Alice Timmons, Lower Main
street.
Mr. Bob Blakeley, a weii known
Columbian, was in town Monday.
Bod is a popular Knight of the
Gripsack and in the line he carries
is a glue, which he recommends to
mend the broken character of men.
Prof. George B. Ctomer, President
of Newberry college, will deliver a
lecture in St. Stephen Evanglical
Lutheran church next Sunday night.
His theme will be the needs of Newberry
college. The public is invited.
Many of our people took advantage
of the lovely spring like day
last Sunday to spend the afternoon
in outdoor exercises. It was quite a
pleasure after the damp rainy weather
that we have been having since the
advent of March.
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You will find the very best garden j
seed, of all varieties, fresh and guaranteed,
at the Bazaar.
Mr. J. M. Bouknight was in town
Saturday and, like the thoughtful
mon ho la <rcmawil.flt.A/4 tU/. 1
iMMU UV AW) A VillULU UU1CU tUC
poor," by calling in and renewing hie
subscription. He is a good farmer
and deservedly popular in his section.
Mr. M. P. Gunter was in town j
Friday and gave us a pleasant call. I
He renewed his subscription and j
made our heart to rejoice at the sweet j
jingle of the dollar. He is a good,
clever fellow and we trust that he
will live loDg and prosper.
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 F.ncrlish
means?long sickness.
To stop the continued
loss of flesh they need
Scott's Emulsion. For the
feeling of weakness they
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
to send you a few
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.
50c. and $i; ail druggists.
Immediately after the adjournment
of Congre3g>, Hon. A.. F. Lever
went to Baltimore to visit bis friend,
Dr. Rice B. Harman, who has been
quite ill. Congressman Lever found
him recovered sufficiently to be out
attending to business.
Mr. W. M. Buff was in town Monday
and dropped in to see us. When
he left we were a dollar better off.
Monroe is one of Switzerneck's best
farmers and most genial gentlemen.
Ha believes in diversified farming and
consequently lives at home and
boards at the same place.
Read the new advertisement of
The Home Bank. This Bank is
open for the transaction of
banking business in ail its branches,
and is as accommodating as is safe
with sound business principles and is
fast winning its way into popular
favor.
Capt. Austin Roof, our policeman,
made an appearance on the streets
last week with a blue coat, covered
all over with big brass buttons, and
gathered around the waist with a
belt in which was a billy and a pistol,
and a policeman's helmet. The girls
all admired his handsome appearance
and soldierly bearing.
WANTED?Respectable young women
to learn cigar making. $6 to
$8 per week can be made in two
months time. Endorsed by the ministers
of Charleston. Board secured
for girls from the country.
American Cigar Co.,
6*23 Charleston, S. C.
Lorona Notes.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:
The community is being blessed
with good health at present.
Some plowing is being done.
Mr. E. H. Shealy is putting a new
addition to his house.
Mr TT?nrv Hvler has moved on
the old Drafts place, where he will
farm this year.
Mr. William Hendrix has recently
purchased a new organ. Music tops
the line these fast times.
Mr. J. L. Sease recovered his
dwelling house last Thursday.
Rev. WT. H. Roof will meet his
catechetical class at St. Paul's next
Friday.
Guano has been hauled in this
section in a double rush.
Mr. W. D. Herman is still learning I
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blacksmithing under the skilled ma- j
chanic, Mr. W. O. Steele.
Rev. Justus will preach at Beulah j
M. E. church on Saturday night i
previous to the first Sunday in Apiil. j
w. c. s.
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Strength, Dura
distinguishing fes
Sold on their mei
draymen, lumber
try. We keep ar
horse to the heav
tons. Just receii
in the last three t
wagon on earth f
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February 11?ly.
UJLJLILLL-LU? ? I1MW W I ?I" ?
I OFFER
My entire stock of goods, consist
ing of a well selected lice of General
Merchandise, at Pelion, either in
bulk with good will, or at retail at
and below cost. Will also sell the
storehouse and lot with the business.
This is a splendid opportunity to invest
in a well established and paying
business.
My reason for placing this valuable
property on the market is that I
intend to invest in another State. I
also offer 900 acres of land, Bituated
one and one half miles east cf Pelion.
This tract is well timbered and
wooded and contains Borne excellent
farming lands. Apply to
D. B. SPHALER,
Pelion, S. C.
Hilton's Life for
the Livei and Kid
neys will cure
dyspepsia.
Mo Mile Nolo,
LEXINGTON, S. C.
LITERARY, SCINTIFIC AND CLASSICAL
COURSE.
NEXT SESSION OPEMS 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.
LEXINGTON MARKET,
CORRECTED WEEKL5 BY fHE MERCHANTS
Bacon Hams, per ft 10
" Sides, " " 12%
Shoulders," 12
Butter, per ft 20
Eggs, per doe 12%
Turneys, per lb 8 a 10
Geese, per pr 70 a SO
Chickens, per head 12% a SO
Beeswax, per ft 15 a 20
Beef, per ft 10 a 12%
Pork, " " 10 a 12%
Tallow, per ft 4 a 5
Lard, per ft 12%
Flour, per cwt 200 n 250
Corn, per bu - 85
Peas. ' " so
Oats, " " 00
Fodder, per cwt 00
Sweet Potatoes, per bu 50
Rice, per lb 4 a t?
itai-tIDT rc 1*71 *RTTTT\
Thehigest market prices paid for Fruit
and Vegetables at all seasons.
COTTON 1IABKET.
Augusta,?Middling 9*'n
Charleston?Middling 9'^.
Columbian?Middling 9}4.
Lexington.?Middling
NAVAL STOKES.
Savannah, yesterday's market?Spirits
Turpentine, llrni i>3 cents. llosin. steady.
FOLEYS HONEY TAR
tope tho cou^h and hMlslun^i
I Grove'
I has stood the test 25 yeai
I bottles. Does this record
^ Enclosed with every 1
sMe and Light Running
ICKORY WAGON
ability and Honest Construction are
itures of the "Old Hickory Wagon."
dts and highly praised by the best
companies and farmers in this counly
size you want from the light oneiest
wagon that will hold up several
tpH annf/hAr p.nr Innrl /mir t/hirri oar
r \y vi. v vajl yx, vw* a y w \y vua vh y wa
sreeks). A complete line and the best
or the money.
ATTT? cirn/^vriTr
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3S AND HORSES ?r rxd.
3^Eost Complete S>oolr to "b3
juria in. tire State.
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LAIN STREET, COLUMBIA, S. C.
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Dry Woods, nothing and Furnishings.
1704 AND 17C6 MAIN STEEET,
COLTJMEIA, - - - S. C. ,
To Oar Friends in Lexington: "When in need of anything in our line would be glad
for your sake for yon to give us a call for Spring Goods. These goods are very much
advanced in price, but fortunately we had bought before the rise in price and we will be
able to sell at old prices. This is not idle talk, and to be plain we haven't tim9 for anything
like that. If >ou want to get treated right call and see us lor yonr wants. There
is no house in Columbia better able to take care of you thin we are. With all kinds of
nice goods at our command.
EXTRA SPECIAL. i ROY'S CLOTHING,
3000 yards 36-inch Percale at 5c. worth 8J. | Boy Snits, all wool, at SI.50, sold at S2.
3000 yards Lt. Prints 4c. sold at 5c. \ jqq Boy Suits, all wool, $2.00, soldat$3.50,
10,000 yds, 4-4 Sea Island at 5c , sold at G.k ^qq eeparate Pants at 25c. to 50c.
300 pieces of Fig. Lawns at Sc., would be
cheap at &*. CLOTHING FOR MEN.
3 cases of Ladies Ribbed Vest at Sc. each. From $ x 00 to $12 50 you can make the
300 separate Skirts for rainy day or general ^est se^tio? to be had anywhere. With
r , our new Clothing Room, we ha\e the Room
use at $1.00 to $3.0('. t0 ^ow }on, we can jnstly save you from
100 dozen Shirt Waist at 25c. to $2.00 each j $2.00 to $4,00 on a suit. Call to see us.
January 15.
mill! lummy at uui;
CLOTHING.
See our stock of Men's, Youth's and Children's Clothing.
The very latest in SPRING STYLES AND WEAVES. Will save you
from one to five dollars a suit on Columbia prices. ;
GENTS' FURNISHINGS.
Tbe best ana most complete line of i>mrts, INeckwear, Collars, Hosiery,
Underwear, Etc., ever sold in Lexington.
HATS.
The "Jefferson Guaranteed lialin Spring Colors and
j Shapes are the best at $2.00 and $3.00. Every bat warranted. Aho
! a complete line of Men and Boy's Staple Hats at lowest price.
I SHOES.
j
} Here you get the best Shoe that money can buy in the George D. Witt
i line?All styles, Men, Women and Children's. A trial will make you a cus.
! tomer.
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]Ll\aCTII.(. II.-LEXIIGTN BKPOT
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s Tasteless Chill Tonic ]
s. Average Annual Sales over One and a Half Million I
of merit appeal to you? No Cure, No Pay. 50c. I
K>ttle is a Ten Cent* package of Grove's Black Root* Liver Mis* m