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The Lexington Dispatch. Wednesday, April 15,1903. PENCIL AND SCISSORS. Wayside Notes Gathered Here and There by a Dispatch Man. Easier was an ideal spring day. The fountain at Harman's Bazaar is in full blast. T*? T. ?D r\.nf(a ma a in trtirn JUT. tl tkUiCO X. 1/lOlto nao >u ?v , Friday on business. Dixie Lodge, I. 0. 0. F., No. 52, convenes tomorrow evening. Ioe cream at the Bazaar fountain Saturday evening. Mr. George 0. Derrick and his good lady were in town Friday shopping. Dr. W. P. Timmerman, of Batesburg, worshipped at St. Stephens' Sunday. The Shady Grove Methodist church U?a UVk*k Kaa roAonfcta r?nrr?h?Sftd A *U VUV A v*a WWV ^ W?? new organ. Uncle Jake Dreher was in town Monday in attendance upon the farmers' meeting. It is feared that all of the fruit was killed by the cold Vinds yesterday and last night. "Baltimore Belle," the finest five cent cigar on the market, at Harman's Bazaar. Miss May Meetze, of Columbia, is ieiting her cousin, Miss Meredith Mailer, in this place. Friday was a big trade day in town. ( There were people here from neariy every section of the county. The Palmetto Collegiat^lnstitute is in a flourishing cgg^ftion, the roll now numbering^er 120 pupils. ^ The Lexington Brass Band serenaded Shejtt? Caughman and his bride laafr'evening at the jail. For clean and pure Beeswax, we will pay 20c per pound. BARMAN'S BAZAAR. Fair Luna partially hid her face last Saturday evening and the eclipse was witnessed by many of: our people. Mr. and Mrs. Paul P. Clark ate yj. turkey dinner at the home of Mr. J. E. Rawkin, at Quattlebaum's mill, Easter. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Blume, of Colombia, spent Sunday with the parents of the latter, Mr. and Mrs. A. Marks. The corporators of the proposed tourist hotel at Batesburg have applied to the Secretary of State for a charter. Fine hardware, table and pocket cutlery and all kinds of first class hardware, go to T. B. Aughtry & Co's., Columbia. A. Frank Lever, member of Congress from the Seventh District, wl* in town Monday and gave us ? pleasant call. v Mr. Pickens Roof, of Newberry 1 1.1? m l i: j _ : ?.u vxmege, spent iuh tiuo witu his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Roof, in this place. Messrs. R. F. Corley, Rudolph Snelgrove and Garfield Caughman, of Columbia, spenc Easter with relatiT?s in town and vicinity. West King and Florence Summers, colored, were united in the bonds of matrimony by S. S. Lindler, notary public, on April 11th, 1903. If you want to keep out of trouble you had better not give employment to Bachman Geiger, colored. A word to the wise is sufficient. Samuel J. Derrick and wife, of StvanaAA. WArc vinitino relatives and friends hereabouts last week. They returned to their home Sunday. Beginning on the first Sunday in May the morning services at Union chapel in Irmo will be held at 10 o'clock instead of 11 as heretofore. The talk of moving the Middleburg mill to this place is rife again among the mill people and it is avered that this will be done in the near future. A line of the finest extracts for the j handkerchief, colognes, bay rum, hair ? i ? ii , J I on, pomaae ior me uair, puwuws, | eweefc soap of delicate perfume, all at Harmau's Bazaar. i Miss Ruth and Master Fort, who are attending school in Aiken, came home last week to spend the Easter vacation with their parents, Col. and Mrs. G. T. Graham. # Dr. D. M. Croeson, a prominent physician of Leesville and one of the most prominent men of the county, was in town Saturday and called in to see us. When you want the best plantation and family supplies for the least money, go to T. B. Aughtry & Co's., Columbia, and you'll not be disappointed. Miss Erin J. George closed her school at St. Andrew's, in Lower Fork, Friday, and will enter the South Carolina College to attend the special term of pedagogy. There was one particular young lady whose appearance at church in her handsome faster costume called tortn the favorable comments from her masculine friends. Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Shealy have moved into the Kaminer cottage on Lower Main street, and Sheriff Caughman and wife now occupy the resident portion of the jail. "Strength and vigor come of good food, duly digested. 'Force,' a readyto-serve wheat and barley food, adds no burden, but sustains, nourishes, invigorates." tf Misses Essie and LucileEhrd, who are attending the College for Women in Columbia, came over and spent the Easter holidays with &6ir parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. ST. Efird. Messrs. A. B. atfa F. W. Quattle baum, two. prominent young merchac^roi: Sfceadman, stopped over in J^ftn, Monday while returning to their homes from Columbia. Rev. Mr. Hay will hold Episcopal services in the Chapel next Sunday morning at 11 o'clock and in the evening at 8 o'clock. The public is cordially invited to attend both these services. We are pleased to learn that the Lexington Fork Circuit of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, is doing well in collecting money to liquidate the debt on the Circuit parsonage. / i W. A. James, of Bishopville, S. C, is visiting relatives -and friends in the county. Yesterday he dropped in to see us and subscribed for the Dispatch. He is a son-in-law of Col. D. T. Barr. Mr. and Mrs. John J. McCarfcha, of the BJack Creek section, 6pent several days with relatives and friends in town. We were glad to shake the hand of our faithful old friend and to enjoy their company. A. M. Long, one of the best farmers of the upper Saluda section, was trading in town Thursday. He, like many other people, are finding out that Lexington is one of the best markets of the State in which to sell produce and buy goods. The farmers in the Ella section are very blue on account of being backward with their farm work. We understand that wheat, which has been reported greatly damaged by insects, is somewhat improved and there will probably be a fair harvest. Cohen's shoes are right, because they combine durability, style, work manship and leather in one harmonious whole, making them the best shoe on the market. If you want the best and most stylish footwear, go to Cohen's when in the city. We have been informed that both of the Free Rural Delivery routes in Lower Fork, leading into Irmo, are growing in popularity as the people begin to realize the benefits of the service. The volume of mail matter has already largely increased. Mr. N. B. Wannamaker, while in town yesterday in attendance upon the session of the County Board of Equalization as a member from Sandy Run precinct, dropped in to see us. We are always glad to shake the hand of Nathan. Tho killfld nn RwPfit water creek last week and brought to town by Mr. P. H. Corley was the largest animal of this species that we have ever seen. It measured about four feet and weighed twenty-five pounds. Dr. D. M. Crosson is in attendance upon the annual meeting of the State Medical Association which is now in session at Sumter. He is booked j to read a paper on "The Improve- j ment in the Practice of Medicine/' During his absence Dr. A. F. Lang- I ford, of Prosperity, will visit his j patients in LeeBville and vicinity. Like the running brook, the red blood that flows through the veins has to come from somewhere. The springs of red blood are found in the soft core of the bones called the marrow and some say red blood also comes from the spleen. Healthy bone marrow and healthy spleen are full of fat. Scott's Emulsion makes new blood by 'feeding the bone marrow and the spleen with the richest of all fats, the pure rnrl livpr nil. For pale school girls and invalids and for all whose blood is thin and pale, Scott's Emulsion is a pleasant and rich blood food. It not only feeds the blood-making organs but o o gives them strength to do their proper work. Send for free sample. SCOTT & BOWXE, Chemists, 409-415 Pcarl fctreet. Kev York. 50c. and $1.00; all druggists. viir. D. E Crafr, of the Gaston settlement, was in town Monday and called in to pay the subscription of a neighbor. If every subscriber would do likewise we could then bid farewell to bacon and collard9 and live off chicken pie. Billy Felix, our Gaston corresnondent. was in town Monday look t ing as hale and hearty as ever and reports the Felix family enjoying the beat of health, having recovered from their recent baptism of 'lasses. Mrs. F. W. FickliD, while in town Monday called in and paid her subscription. She has rented out her place in Columbia and now occupies the old Levi Meetze homestead in the Fork. Thi9 is one of the oldest homesteads in the county, haviDg originally been settled by her grandfather. Rev. J. L Ray, of Irnjo, was in town yesterday and gave us a pleas ant call. He is the preacher in charge of the Lexington Fork Circuit and is greatly beloved by the membership of his churches on account of his faithful and earnest labors in the Master's service in that part of the vineyard. hH CURES WHERE ALL ELSEF AILS. 3 M Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use S 0/v in time. Sold by druggists. 51 SBETa^B Family Reunion, To the Editor of the Dispatch: The family reunion at the old hnmfiRtpftd of that venerable couDle. 1 / Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shumpert, on Saturday, April 11, 1903, was a very enjoyable occasion to the numerous descendants of this aged pair who had assembled from different sections of the county to commorate the 80th birthday of Mr. Shumpert. Around the festive board gathered the representatives of four generations, as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Shumpert, and their seven children, sixty-six grand children and fifty-nine great grand children. The gray haired Patriarch was in good health and spirits. He is a remarkably preserved old gentleman and bids fair to live many more years. The table literally groaned beneath its load of good things and after all had partaken untill the inner man was abundantly satisfied the supply had not been near exhausted. The wheat crop in this vicinity is somewhat injured by the insects. April 13, 1093. S. 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., 6w23 Charleston, S. C. ? ? Final Discharge. "VTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL 1> persons interested that I vi ill apply to the Hon. George S. Drafts. Judge ol Prohate in and for the Conntv of Lexington, State of South Carolina, on the 24th day of April, 1903. for a final discharge as Guardian of the Estates of Mary C, Itawl and others, minors. H. F. RAWL, Guardian. j March 25, 1903, 4w23. j The Dura1 Strength, Dura! distinguishing fea Sold on their mer: draymen, lumber < try. We keep an horse to the heavi tons. Just receiv in the last three tk wagon on earth fc ^^MULE Xlie ZL-axgrest sa Gregory 1115 PI February 14?ly. kidneTiiiseases are the most fatal of all diseases . CHI CY'Q KIDNEY CURE Is 8 lULLl 0 Guaranteed Remedy or money refunded. Contains remedies recognized by eminent physicians as the best for FCtdnev and Bladder troubles. 'price 50c. and $1.00. Ladies, when you want flavoring extracts for your cakes, pies, cuftards, etc., go to Harman's Bazaar, where you will find the best and purest brands in 5 and 10 cents sizee. Hilton's Life for the Liver and Kid neys will cure dyspepsia. Mel elegit Mitt, LEXINGTON, S. C. LITERARY, SCINTIFIC AND CLASSICAL COURSE. NEXT SESSION OPENS SEPTEMBER 8. Vocal and Instrumental Music. College Trained Teacheri. 206 Students Enrolled Last Session. Expenses per Session $60 to $80. Send lor Catalogue to 0. D. SEAY, Principal. July 30, 1902. LEXINGTON MARKET, ~~.-r.-rv TT.t?rrr c 1>V rrUT MITT)TTT i VTS UUKAXLU'i.?>l/ ??<?.ajjx juj. Bacon Hams, per ft 16 " Sides, " " 12% Shoulders," 12 Butter, per ft. 20 Eggs, per dos 12% Turaeys, per lb 8 a 10 Geese, per pr 70 a 80 Chickens, per head I2>a' a 30 Beeswax, per ft 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 a 250 Corn, per bu So Peas, " " 80 Oats, " 11 GO Fodder, per cwt oo Sweet Potatoes, per bu 50 Rice, per lb 4 a 6 VEGETABLES AND FRUIT. The higest market prices paid for Fruit and Vegetables at all seasons. COTTON MARKET. Augusta.?Middling 10>* I Charleston?Middling lb I Columbia,?Middling 10. Lexington,?Middling 10. NAVAL STOLE-?. Savannah, yesterday's market Spirits i Turpentine, firm .">1) cents. Rosin, steady. IFOLEYS HONEY TAR j stops tlx? cou^h and heals lungs I Grove'i j I has stood the test 25 year; I bottles. . . Does this record < I Enclosed with every Ix ble and Light Running ICKORY WAGON bility and Honest Construction are tures of the "Old Hickory Wagon." its and highly praised by the best companies and farmers in this counv size vou want from the light one est wagon that will hold up several ' ed another car load (our third car reeks). A complete line and the best >r the money. OUR STOCK OF S AND HORSES?^:xd. 3^ost Complete Stools to "tee una in. tlx? State. = Rhea ]\1 tile Go., jAIX STREET, COLUMBIA, S. C. FlTZMAURICE FrrZMAURICE Dry Goods, Clothing and Furnishings, 1704 AND 1706 MAIN STREET, COLUMBIA, - - - S. C. * To Onr Friends in Lexington: "When in need of anything in oar line -would be glad for yonr sake for you to give us a call for Spring Goods. These goods are very much advanced in price, but fortnnatelv we had bought before the ri3e in price and we will be able to sell at old prices. This is not idle talk, and to be plain we haven't time for anything like that. If you want to get treated right call and see us for your want*. There is no house in Columbia better able to take care of you than we are. With all kinds of nice goods at our command. ______ ? a a tt i at iarptxtat/^l JliAliiA DrUiUlAJU. I 1)V1 o vuv/ixiAi-ivx, 3C00 yards 36-inch Percale at 5c. worth 84. joy Boy Suits, all wool, at S1.50, sold at S2. 3000 yards Lt. Prints 4c. sold at 5c. 100 Boy Suits, all wool, $2.00, sold at $3.50, 10,000 yds, 4-4 Sea Island at 5c., sold at6|. qqq geparate Pants at 25c. to 50c. 3t0 pieces of Fig. Lawns at 5c., would be nnr-ai ^ cheapatsi. CLOTHING FOR MEN. 3 cases of Ladies Ribbed Vest at oc. each. From $5.00 to $12 50 you can make the 300 separate Skirts for rainy day or general ^est ^^ct^on to be had auywhere. 5V ith r ? our new Clothing Room, we haye the Room use at $1.00 to S3.00. to show you, we can justly save you from 100 dozen Shirt Waist at 25c. to $2.00 each $2.00 to $4,00 on a suit. Call to see us. January 15. M. R. Hartley & Co., ArTTTTITri ujlui mm ur. 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. I 1.1.' The best and most complete line of Shirts, Neckwear, Collars, Hosiery, Underwear, Etc., ever sold in Lexington. HATS. i The "Jefferson Guaranteed Hatin Spring Colors and Shapes are the best at $2.00 and S3 00. Every hat warranted. Also a complete line of Men and Boy's Staple Hats at lowest price. CJITAPCJ Here you get the best Shoe that money can buy in the George D. Witline?All styles, Men, Women and Children's. A trial will make you a customer. inncniui-mmimifffl i Tasteless Chill Tonic 1 A.tAMMA Anni?i>1 Cnl/V> MrAM AflO iinf) /? MltlTAII I la /oiulhol UtU^O uvti Viic uuv u i nuu atauavu >f merit appeal to you? No Cure, No Pay, 50c. I >ttle is a Ten Cent* package of Grove's Black Root* Liver Pills. B