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^ i" V / & Bepresentative newspaper. Severs Lexington and the Borders of the Surrounding Bounties Like a Blanket. VOL. XXXIII. LEXIXGTOX. S. C., WEDNESDAY JULY 22, 1903. :{7 " GLOBE BRY GOOBS COfflPABY, _ w. z-i. i^onsrciETxoitT, Tie., n^^nsr-^o-^iie. lOUO MAIX STREET, COLUMBIA, ?. C. Solicits a Share of Your Yalued Patronage. Polite and Prompt Attention. October l3tf 7 .1 [.*5 . = " I i I Lever Sells ; the Shoes. STYLES RiBHT UP TO THE I {MINUTE. Dear Madam: A year ago we had so many people i in the store Easter week that quite a good many did not get waited on. We don't know who the folks were. 1 and to make sure we are sending yoa this word to say that this year we are folly prepared to premptly wait on all ! comers. We are very proud of onr spring stock and want to say that we are particularly strong on OXFORDS for Ladies at $1.50 and $2.00. I I EVER, i "THE SHOE MAN," 1603 Main Street, COLUMBIA, - S. C. Feb. 6?ly. ] 1 DR. F. C. GILMQRE. DE1TTIST, Located at no. isio main street. over Husemann's Gun Store, Columbia, 8. C., "where he will be glad to see his former as well as new patients. Tv- nrill Ka'ot Tfttminfir TTnfpl in 1/1* m 11 111VA O nu* MV M? ? LeHngton on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 11th and 12th, to accommodate patients who find it inconvenient to call at his Columbia office. January 23, 1901?tf. SASH, DOORS AND BLINDS. Suppose you write to us for prices before placing your order for these lines, ti. Our prices will prove ot financial benefit to you. Our goods will win a regular customer, where once tried. , SNAND BUILDERS' SUPPLY GO BOX 240, I COLUMBIA, - - S. C. I October 98?ly. |flt Pays to Vis: M Tra I TAPF'S IIEPA! g{| It will pay you well to come to I < and when here it will be to B make our store your beadc ??$ the work of remoddiing y pleted it will be one o SE ranged Departmen p?j To make room so M on we have j|l E^.trerciel3r * j3S If you can'f came to see ue, wi v mail orders giviDg the pre v- new and stylish in goods f 1 SPEGIAL KSILLiNERY jKj We will prepay mail, express or fr ? * ? ? w'fViin ft rft<1itK or over .. _ ill MS V- 1644 and 1646 Main P COLU^II^IA, ^ ^ Sohoes from the Reunion. It is the unanimous verdict that the reunion was a perfet success To make it so required a grent deal of rlanning and work. For this all Cap1;. A. P. "West is due , almost the credit. He worked and planned . almost incessantly until it was impassible for anything to fail. He formulated sub jects. invited speakers, appointed commit* ?3 -J in tVio mao. tees ana nrraugeu bvcijiuiuh terly characteristic of the old leader On the dav of the reunion he commanded the O'd Soldiers, inarching them to the College. He presided over the sessions with great care and dignity, introducing the speakers in the most appropriate terms. Just before the children ^ang ''When the Boll is Called Up Yonder,"the Captain said: "Comrades: We stand here today battle scarred and maimed, boasting that we are a remnant of that army which fought for the Confederate States of America-the greatest army that ever entered a battlefield or bivoucked on America's hallowed soil How many old comrades our little band will be permitted to meet in future reunions we know not? We have been spared ihrongh many battles to live in happiness and peace at our homes and "with our families for thirty-nine years. For all of this we should indeed be thankful and should lead blameless and spotless lives as becomes soldiers Faithfnlly watching our post and soon we will join our dear comrades who have gone before to be with Lee, Jackson and our beloved Hampton on the other shore. " 'When the roll is called we'll be there.' " The Captain was the master mind that planned and executed the magnificent programme and made it such a success. He then introduced Dr. D. M. Crosson. Mayor of Ieesville, who spoke as follows: "As a true son of a faithful, patriotic and Confederate veteran, I feel it an honor and my duty, whenever I meet "Old Confederate Veterans", to poll my hat to them in recognition of the respect and honor due them; for their inter*st, their tortitnae ana their deep devotion to their country, and what was right in the times that tried men's courage and their souls which was nothing short of marvelous, and the equal of which when con pared with the true grit, courage and devotion to dnty, as in our Southern soldiers in the late war between the States. I mean to shake the hand of every veteran here today and in behalf of the Town of LeesvilJe, which is noted for its educational interests, its hospitality and its liberality, I extend to him a hearty, enthusiastic and generous welcome. The self emb acing air of our beantifal ridge town, made hi tone because, adjacent to it, lies the bodies of the courageous Butler and his comrade of Revolutionary fame. These remains, serving to give inspiration with war like courage that has been handed down faom onr forefathers to us and our wives and children, and will be handed downfto onrjposterity yet unborn. Sjuch sentiments thrill us trom the oldest to the youngest ot our inhabitants, and we throw wide open onr arms to embrace you?each and every one of you, who are but a part of tbe remaining heroes left of the grandest army of men that ever shouldered a gun or heard the "clank of musketry", or the whistle of the en* mies' bullets in any conntry. You are the precious jewels that ar? lelt to us of that magnificent army, raised under tbe banner of Jeff Davis, who was the embodiment of Sontheru sentiment and [ right, lou lollowed where Lee, Jackson, j Longstreet, Gordon, Beauregard, Giry, ITA?o^on? arsA rknr* rtAVvlck TT TT1 flf.O O I JJUWCly jlJlQIoua>t auu vui uv/v*u T i and others of onr true and brave Generals I led and yon were always encouraged by the | daring spirit of "Old Confederate Jot", and when true historv is written, which an all wise providence will in the future direct. tbe records will show that -you did your whole duty on every occasion. This is attested to bv the part jou played at J G. tt vsburg. Boll it u-i and the 2?a a>s's and it Columbia and p -de at H till! STORE. I m Columbia to do your shopping your advan-age and profit to [uarters. "We have just begun ^ cur building and when com- ^ f the most completely ar- yp fc Stores in the South. |jy that thewcrkcan go put on some p>| ~T" ,/m^TT'7M ulllb-p^ /ps w HwwDa ^gl -ite and we will gladly fill your |fg imptest attention. Everything or the ladies and their homes. p| oaf ro ati\u nnsim niu 'M OHLiLG) nun uuniu un? eight on all purchases amounting to S5 01 COO miles ol Columbia. _ ^ Street, Corner Blanding, ' 11X X ;i J 1 ; ggggg MORE GOOI NOT SAME 000! ? ? n w e challenge an claim if CASH IS A CARD THAT WI DETERMINED TO "WIN I! IS OUR MEET US AT "THE FOUNTAIN MAIN STREETS, other fields of battle where you distinguished yourselves with heroic deed3 of Spartan valor and you were all color beareis, and you never let your sacred Confederate flag trail in the dust. Now men, soldiers of renown who wore the grey and fought against all odds, and surrendered only when advised to do so, (but who were never whipped) as a tribute of your distinguished deeds of valor, we throw wide open the doors of our hearts, our homes, our town to you, and even the embrageous trees of our wide and lovely streets vie with thrilling sentiment which go out to you from oar men, our beautilul and lovely women and even our babes, cry out to you , welcome, and all honor to you ' ' 1,1 u when the battle was the tierces'., comrades who now lie in the silent bivouc of the dead, we appreciate your presence here today and extend to you the right hand of fellowship and welcome, and ask you to join in with us and make this happy occasion for these old soldier boys, and may they ever bask in the shimmering sunlights of pleasure and feel from now on that they are welcome to every pleasure, every honor and every mantle ot tribute we can place on their honored, devoted and cherished hca Is. Veterans, we are to march today to the quick step of your orders, so take cl a~ge and consider us at your command and our whole town bids me, as its spokesman, to say to you again that we wish you mu:h WHO, IOUgQl Diea nuu Viouiu ua?o uicu jui you Southland rights. Yon are the beloved and patriotic remnant of the most courageous army that ever went to battle tor a noble cause, and it is ou duty to see to that you be reunited in pleasure and feel-* ings. We intend to see to it that you are comfortable in your declining years, tor you today stand as the lull blown white rose of Sharon and your very hoary locks make visible to us the signs that it is high time to make us feel the high appreciation we yet have for your services rendered when your country called you to arms. Today we have assembled together and ask you to come and partake of our hospitality, which shall never know any limit and all tbat we are and all that we have shall be turned over to you lor this occasion for you enjoyment and to cheer you in your reunion and rejoice together in having faitbfallv performed your whole duty, aud while this is true, we are prospering today under a reunited flag, braided by the hands of beau| tiful, lovely and heroic women who Dressed us on for viciorv in other days. We desire to feed you from our bounties and extend to you the liberal fruits of our pleasures in this reunion, and if this be treason we are ready to die the death of the bnve as our noble sires have done on the field of battle and trust to providence lo mike us happy when we are reuinited in the better word. You are welcome, yes more?vou I are thrice welcome. To all we extend to you so Ions as one ot you shall live it is our States' right and duty to pay tribute to your memories to your support and to your comfort, and when yon shall have cause to listen no more to the drum tap ot time, duty demands that it shall erect an everlasting marble shaft to your memories on which shall be emblazoned your name in letters of richest geld and honor, lor "I only knew that j.et today, When men would name as brave a band. As ever fought for native 'and They name the nun who wore the grey. For history shows no grander pige When men for love ot countrr di-^d Than when our boys stood side by side And fought their foes with holy rage To you, our fellow citizens, who are the sons and daughters ?the offspiirgs of these veterans and their comrades who stood with them in the front ranks ot the battle?comrades who fought gallantly and bravely )8_P0R SAME iMONEV. lUt. DS FOR IB MONEY. 0 to disapprove this they can. IE?N PLAYED BY A MAN 3 HARD TO BEAT. THIS CAES. ?0 CO.," CORNER RICHLAND AND COLUMBIA, S. C. pleasure, and that you are not only welcome, yea! you are thrice welcome. Col. M. D. Harman, in reponse to the above address of welcome, said ;n substance as follows: Mr. Chairman, Ladies. Gentlemen and Comrades: It affords me much pleasure to o*nnd bpfnre von as the reDresentative of the ex-Confederate soldier of Lexington county. Captain West, the worthy chairman of this meeting, introduced me as Colonel. I hope that yon will not mis ake me for a Confederate Colonel, tor I did not gain that distinction upon he battlefield, bnt was unanimously elected Colonel by the members of the caniDS of Confederate vetrans composing the Lexington regiment I am no public speaker as you are all well aware, so you will please excuse me for reading from manui^ript what I shall have tD say on this pleasant occasion. On the 20th day of December. 1860, the State of South Carolina passed in Ordinance of secession withdrawing from the Union, separate and alone. Other States son followed, however, and on the fourth day of February, 1861, at Montgomery. Ala., assembled in convention and formed a provisional government which existed until February 22nd. 3862. when the Confederate States Government was formed at BicLmoud, Ya. At this time Fort Sumter. Charleston, S. C , was occupied by United States troops under the corrm nd of M*j. Anderson. State troops were hastily gath, ered and 9ent forward as ripidlv as possible to the city of Charleston. Rude batteries were hurriedly constructed and all necessary precaution taker to prevent the United States government from tukiugpos| session of the city of Charleston. ! On the 9th dav of January, 1861, the i "Star of the West," a light ocean steamer i loaded with supplies, attempted to land at ' Fort Sumter, but was prevented from so doj ing by the brave bovs, Cadets from the i So. Ca. Militarv Academy commanded i by Msj. F. F Stevens. cccuDving the surrounding batteries constructed tor defence i of Charleston and the islands adjacent ; thereto It was on this day that the first gun of the w*r was fired, which wis at tbe j "Star of tbe West" and not at Fort Sumac cnT9 writp-ri hrtVA it. Gen Beau regard, of New Orleans, La , was in command of abou" six thousand Confederate soldiers mostly from South Carolina, and on the 11th day ot April, lSbl, made formal demand upon r>I>j Anderson for the surj render of Fort Sumter. This was promptly j refused and early the next morning the ! tiring began Tne nre was returned by the Fort, and after being^kept up for thirty t two hours M.tj. Anderson snrrendered-iNo ! one was killed on either side in this mem! ornble contort. ] Alter the fall of Fort Sumter the seat ot J war, as well as the Capital oi the Conieler| acy was transferred to Virginia It was ! now evident that the war was on in earnest i and froop? were being called for by both | -ides. It is not my intention to go into j details concerning the actions and engage! m ?nts fought during the war, I desire only j o state that from beginning to the en I of i the war the United States enrolled over two j million, seven hundred thousand soldiers ! w thwhchto conquer only six hundred j thous and scantily fed and poorl} cladCon| federate soldier armed with only such weaI pons of warfare as could be hastily gathered. ! Lexington furnished her full quota of men ' for the war. in ail about two thousand as j true as steel. Six hundred of these brave i bois never returned to their homes, having j either leen killed in battle or died in hos i piial from disease contracted mcamp. The most of ti ese soldiers now lie in unknown graves?dead but not forgotten?as a monument in memory oi those noble braves erect<d by the kind and generons hearted hearted women of our county and situated at our county seat will testify. The first company to volunteer from Lex ingtc . was known as the Saluda Guards con^is'ed ot between eighty and one hundred men and commanded bv Captain W M. Gibbes. This company was placed in the first South Carolina regiment commanded by that gallant and Christian soldier, Col. Maxoy Gregg, who was afterward promoted to Brigadier General, and was killed at Fredericksburg, Va. This company was known as Co 0, IstS C. V. Other companies followed in rapid succession until Lexington had furnished m all fifteen companies, as follows: Co. 0, 1st S. C. V.. Capt, W, M. Gibbes. Co , 3d S. C. V. Capf Drury Nnnamaker. Co K, 9th S. C. V., Captain J. M. Steadman. Co F, S. C. Ca^lry, Capr. West Caughman. Co. H, 13th S. C. V. Capt. George Eiehelberg* r. Co K, 13th S. C. V., Captain George W. M-etze. 'o C, 15th S. 0. V, Cipt'.m J H. Koou. Co I, loth S. C. V . Captain F. S. Lewie. Co C, 20th regiment, Capt G Leaphert. Co D, 20th S. C. V.. Captain It D. Pannerly. Co H, afterwards know as Capt S. M Eoof's company, Capt Ed Ivinsler. Co I. alterwards known as Capt. Elbert Gunter's company, Capt. J- M. Jones. Co K. 20th S. C. V., Cant W. D. M. Harman, Ta-t Nat Harman's troops. Captain Win. Mailer's company. The surviving members of these companies, Mr. Chairman, it is my pleasing duty to represent here today on this pleasing oc cumuli* jjiy lit-a.it liucu vviuiuuujiiwutvu) love aud gratitude for these brave old Confederate soldiers who wore the grey during the memorable Sixties; whose courage ana fortitude I have alwaye admired and revered. It is a source of great pleasure to me. Mr Ma\or. as the representative of the Confederate soldiers of tne grand old county of Lexington to extend to you my heartfelt thanks for the interest manifested in behall of these grand heroes of the Confederate army. ? ? Cures Blood Poison, Cancer, Ulcers, Eczema, Carbuncles, Etc. Medicine Free. If you have offensive pimples or eruptions, ulcers on any part of the body, aching bones or jointe, falling hair, mucous patches, swollen glands, skin itches and burns, sore lips or gums, eating, festering sores, sharp, gnawing pains, then you suffer from serious blood poison or the beginnings of deadly cancer. You may be permanently cured by taking Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. B) made especially to cure the worst blood and skin diseases. It kills the poison in the blood thereby giving a healthy blood supply to the effected parts, heals every sore or ulcer, even deadly cancer, stops all aches and pains and reduces all swellings. 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Magistrate Shealv was here on an important ca?e against the Dispen sarv law. j?e pent ttie party to ttie higher courtProf J It T M<j iris off to Lexington to hold the Summer School. Miss Rubv Glover, daughter of our townsman J. C. Giover, left, this afternoon for the Summer School. Others? probably have gone or may go yet. Capt. Geo B. Timmermaii and E quire Sturkie have been here recently. A large number from here attended the reunion at Lee9ville. All express themselves as delighted with the occasion. The Tourist Hotel is still the talk of the town. The deplorable tragedy enacted some miles south of here, in which Willie Hall lost his life and afttr which Dennis Head and some say Jesse Butler were lynched, has caused a profound sensation. All parties in any way connected with the 1 - All tragedy were residents 01 znneu county and that any of it happened in Lexington county was accidental. YouDg Hall was well known here, as he was a constant visitor in town as well as his mother and the rest of the family. Universal regret is felt that such an unfortunate occurrnce should ba7e happened. I* is generally thought that George Edwards is still at large. 0 ?casional. | July 20, 1003. I Camp Steadman to Meet. The Ninth Annual meeting of j Camp Steadman, No. GG8, U. C. V.t | will be held in the court house at : this place on Tuesday, August 11th, i 1903, at 10 a. m. & full attendance f is earnestly requested as officers will be elected and other important business in connection with our organization attended to. M. D. Harman, Comd'r. Z 1U)' A ^ if Vjeu. ?*. Xkocuti. EN'S ' ? Right" j sGTH MOST SKILLFULLY COMNEW LINE OF arner Footwear, V? WOMEN. ss ^ red at very moderate prie=? Tell in? the eem like fulsome praise. C me a ami vhcn in our city. . CLEANING ioc Store, 30LUM3!A,:S.X.