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The Lexington Dispatch. Wednesday, July 22,1903. PENCIL AND SCISSORS. Wayside Notes Gathered Here and There by a Dispatch Man. We need rain. Mosqnitos are plentiful. The nights are insufferable hot. Let us have that dollar you owe us. There is a super-abundance of peaches hereabouts. Mr. Brill, a prominent electrician of Columbia, was in town Thursday. The lamp of the candidates is trimmed and burning. There are a few more barbecues advertised yet to take place. A good rain just now would help the cause considerably. Harris Lithia Water and Ginger Ale, 10c size, on ice at the Bazaar. A man wants to know if a woman loves him; a woman why he loves her. Our faults are soon forgotten? if known only to ourselves. There is 8 plethora of spring chickens daily in onr market but they all find ready sale at fair prices. fOLEYSftlBNEYUJRE ^ Bakes Kidneys and Bladder Right A great dea! of our space is given up this week to the write up of the veteran's reunion at Leesvilie. Brother W. D. Quick will leave Friday to visit his old home in Chesterfield county. The Lexington nine will play the Seminole base ball club at Hilton, next Saturday. Mrs. Frank Shealy, after a pleasant visit to the parental roof in Hollow Creek, has returned home. * Mr. Frank E. Dreher, left last Saturday afternoon, for Birmingham, Ala., on professional business. Mr. Ellas Caughman, of Columbia, T. B. Aughtry & Co's. popular clerk, * * J 1 L ?_ .1 J 1 18 TlBicmg nere at ma cuu ijuuju. Mrs. Mary L&Motte, of Augusta, Ga., and children, are visiting her eister, Mrs. Fannie Boof, in this place. Mr. H. F. Hendrix, chairman of the County Board of Equalization, was in town Friday. Bottled Ginger Ale, Sarsaparilla, Strawberry and Plain Soda on ice at the Bazaar Fountain. Mrs. Emma Kaminer, of Columbia, is visiting her sister, Mrs. G. T. Graham, in this place. There are about 40,000 candidates, more or less, for every office to be filled next summer. It makes a feller feel like going to the Bazaar Fountain and cool off to have another feller say "it's hot.* Don't smother good intentions. Dr. James Harman will not be able to fill his appointment at this place next Friday, but will thereafter be able to do so as usual. Mr. William H. Hendrix, one of Hollow Creek's successful farmers, was in town Friday and did not forced to call in and settle for his Daner. D" J. i. Miss Lula Kaminer, after spending a week very pleasantly with friends in Lsesville, has returned home. If you want the best Mower or Harvester made, buy a Walter A. Wood machine from H. L. Oswald. Editor Charles H. Bailey, of the Carolina News, of ChapiD, was in town on business Friday and called to see us. Misses Ruth and Ellie Ealtiwanger, daughters of the late Isaiah Haltiwanger, are visiting relatives and friends in town and vicinity. Mrs. Jennie Holman and children, of Orangeburg county, are visiting Mrs. G. T. Graham, the sister of the former, in town. Col. Ash by Sawyer, a prominent | member of the Union Bar, and his j wife, are visiting his father. Captain ! George Sawyer. It now appears t-at the Lexington I and Columbia Electric Railway project is by no means abandoned by its promoters. "Strength and vigor come of good food, duly digested. 'Force,' a readyto-serve wheat and barley food, adds no burden, but sustains, nourishes, * nvigorates." tf There w/11 be communion Bervices at the Methodist church, this place, next Sunday at 11 a. m. Ever}body is invited to attend. A party cf Lexingtonians, consisting of Messrs. T. E. Campbell, John Fox and Robert A. Marks, have gone to Columbia to do carpenter's work. For high grade perfumes, extracts sweet soaps and all kinds of toilet articles call at the Bazaar. Miss Sallie Gregory a fair and popular daughter of Batesburg, who has been visiting Mr. A. L. Hartley, at IUC uao iotuiiicu uumv. Mrs. James P. Dooley has our thank9 for some beautiful and deliciously flavored peaches cf the Mountain Rose variety. Boxes of fine chocolate and fancy candies, at the Bazaar. Mr. W. P. Roof has returned from a visit to Glenn and White Stone Springs much improved in health and refreshed in body and mind. E. U. Shealy, Esq, and Jhonnie Green Hiller, of the Fork section, passed through town Saturday in a jiffy on their way to Frye's barbecue. Prof. Arthur F. Harman, Principal of the City schools of New Decatur, Ala., wife and two children, are visiting the parents of the former, Col. and Mrs. M. D. Harman. We are indebted to Mrs. J. Brooks Wingard for some very fine peaches, both as regards size and flavor. They were the finest we have seen this season. Dr. C. J. Oliveros, the specialist, of Columbia, S. C, will be at the hotel in Lexington, on Saturday, July 25th, 1903, prepared to treat all troubles of the eye, ear, nose, throat and lungs. Big times await those who attend Beeder Bros., barbecue at Edmund next Saturday. There will be plenty to eat, amusements, galore and the field is ripe for the sickle of the candidates. It takes an experienced undertaker to look solemn and conceal his satisfaction at a funeral. A woman is always willing to share a man with some other woman if he isn't willing to be shared. The later a man comes home at night the surer he is that he didn't make anv noise when he stumbled nn the stairs. Every farmer in the country should attend the Farmers' Institute to be held at this place on Thursday. No matter how cdol a girls' feet gets she will always stay out on a dark piazza with a man if he keeps her hands warm. It seems queer, but nevertheless it's a fact that illness is often the result of drinking well water. The surest way to alter th e sentiment of people who complain that they never get what they deserve is to give it to them once. Ed Singleton, colored, was committed to jail the. other day, by Magistrate Marchant, charged with bigamy. Say, do you want to buy a wagon, buggy, or any kind of vehicle, if so, go to T. B. Aughtry & Co's., Columbia. where vnu eari 0et, the hpst, frr _ ? 7 J ~ ? ? O "?~ the least money. Mr. A. Quiccy Jumper, has accepted a position in the Columbia Duck Mill, and has moved his family to New Brookland and will make that place his future home. Rev. J. G. Graicnen, and family of Lexington, are visiting Mrs. J. E. Boozer, the sister of Rev. Mr. Grai- j chen, on Blanding street, in Colum- j bia. Some of cur summer swallows have j gone and others are preparing to fly to the mountains and to the seashore tn wViilp p.wftv thp summer's irlip hours. i Mrs. Calvin R. Sturkie, of the Oak- j villa section,has our sincere thackr for j her kind remembrance of the poor j Editor. She sent to this office yester- | day a basket of as fine bunch grapes as we have ever seen. Mrs. Meetze, relict of Mr. C. Alex. Meetze, died at the residence of her eon, Mr. Samuel Crout, on July 14th and was buried at Black Creek church Thursday. She was 59 years of age and was a consistent Christian. For headache?sick-headache?a "splitting" nervous headache?in fact any old kind of a headache, use Ramon's Pills. They clear the system of the cause of headaches. 25 doses 25c. At Harman's Bazaar. Revival services will begin in the Baptist church in this pLce, on tbe first Sunday in August. The pastor, the Rev. M. J. Kyzer. will be assisted by the Rev. Henry Fallaw. Everybody is invited to attend. F^LEYSHONEMAR for children; safet sure* Ko opiates Mr. Samuel B. George is the proud possessor of a fast pacer and the man who beats him in the race for Clerk of C^urt in the next campaign will have to get up early in the morning and keep traveling all day. We are glad to learn that Mr. Neal Gable, who has for sometime passt been under treatment at the Hospital for the Insane at Columbia, has recovered sufficiently to be able to return home. He is now with hie brother at Red Bank, but is in very feeble health. A vegetable curiosity has been laid on our table by Mr. W. F. Hook, of Red Bank section. It was an onion or rather a triplet, of the White King variety and weighed three pounds and two ounces. It grew from the seed. Prof. Samuel J. Derrick, the efficient principal of the Swansea High ^hnnl.ftnd Mr.IfiflacHutto. one of the best armers of that section, were in ( town yesterday and gave us a pleas- ^ ant shake. We are slways glad to see such solid men. ^ The summer girl is just too utterly j sweet for anything. You'll know her ' by her fetching shirt waist and < jaunty straw hat. She's the picture j of coolness and the essence of sweet- ] ness. Young lady, we mean you. Capt. George S. Swygert, one of ] the Fork's stanchest citizens, and his j astimable son, J. K. Swygert, were < in town Monday on business and drop- J ped in to see us. \ The feather men T. T. Potter and J. E. Beauhardt, after renovating the feather beds to the entire satisfaction of nearly everybody in this commu- j nity, have moved their plant to Bates- j burg and vicinity. ] Guaranteed. Baker's Female Regulator, the best and most effective medicine for all female diseases, and Baker's Great Vegetable Blood and Liver Cure, guaranteed to cure all blood and liver diseases and especialy recommended ] for rheumatism, for sale at Harman's t) Bazaar. 1 < > ? ? i i The Summer School. 1 The Summer School for teachers opened in Roof's Hall yesterday. The attendance was very encourgiDg considering that it was the first day of the session. Prof. J. R. T. Major, , of the Batesburg Graded School, is the principal and Dr. R. A. Law, of Spartanburg, is his assistant. County Superintendent of Educa- , tion, John S. Derrick, made some very appropriate and timely remaiks , upon the benefits to be derived by the teachers from the Summer s School. Profs. Major and Law also made addresses. The following 1 named teachers are enrolled: Miss Leila Barre, Lexington. < Miss Madel Barre, " Miss Jennie Caughman, u Miss Sue Corley, " tcine%? u Miss Lola Harman, " Miss Lula Eleazer, Irmo. Miss Ruby Glover, BUesburg. Miss L&ila Fulmer, Countsville. Miss Eunice Fulmer, Countsville. I 1 ? Miss Blanch Kyzer. Lexington. Mr. D. S. Keisler, Leesville. Mr. Alonzo Lowd, New Brookland. : Miss I'Ans Meetze, Lexington. Mr. Lee Raw], Lexington. Mis3 Cora Rish, Rishton. Miss Epie Roof, Sandy Run. Mr. W. D. Schoenberg, Witts Mill, j Miss Amanda Shealy, Rocky Weil. ! Mr. Cyrus L. Shealy, Summit. Mr. R E Saealy, Summit. Miss Erin George, Lexington. Mr. Haskell Skull, Adair. Miss Edna Scelgrrove, Lexington. Mr. H. Y. Risk, Rishton. Miss Nettie McCartha, Leesviile. Mr. John E. Hood, Summit. Mr. Brooks Wingard, Lexington, i These young ladies and gentlemen ! will and considerable to the social : life of our towD, and we wish them much instiuction and pleasure. WILL BE OLD HICKORY o Gregory 1115 PJ February 14?ly. LEXINGTON MARKET, 30BBECTED WEEKLY BY THE MEBCHA.NTS. Bacon Hams, per ft Sides, " " 12J4 " Shoulders, " 12 Butter, per ft. 20 Eggs, per doz rurseys, per lb 8 a 10 3eese, per pr .?? 70 a 80 ?\am V> a .10 ^UJLUlLUiia, *-/? v w Beeswax, per ft a 20 Beef, per ft ? 10 a 12H Pork, " " 10 a 12^ Tallow, per ft ? 4 a 5 Lard, per ft :2}4 Flour, per cwt _ 200 a 250 Corn, per bu .. 80 Peas, " " .. 75 9ats, " " '. 60 Fodder, per cwt 90 3weet Potatoes, per bu 50 Bice, per lb 4 a 6 VEGETABLES AND FRUIT. The higest market prices paid for Fruit md Vegetables at all seasons. COTTON MAKKET. Augusta,?Middling IS Charleston?Middling 12L\ Columbia,?Middling 12>?. Lexington,?Middling I2)a'. NAVAL STOKES. Savannah, yesterday's market Spirits Turpentine, firm 49 cents. Rosin, steady. Barbecue. ON SATURDAY, JULY 25th, 1903. we will furnish at Edmund, S, C. ;ou the Perry Extension of the Southern Railway) a first class barbecue and refreshments. Everybody is invited to attend. There will be some noted speakers present :o address the people. Music by Brass and String Bands. The young folk will have m opportunitv to dance if they so desire. Come out, we'll treat you right. REEDER BROS. June 24,1903. 5w37. WHY? ? ? frill yoa buy worthless Spectacles and Eyeglasses from irresponsible peddlers and pay tbcm exhorbitant prices, when for a moderate cost you can get from us a FINE ARTICLE, PROPERLY FITTED, md the fit of a pair of glasses is just as important as the quality. If you Need &I asses! come over and let us fit you properly. The Editor of this paper can testily to our skill as Opticians, P. II. LACHICOTTE & 00, j JEWELERS AND OPTICIANS, 1124 MAIM STREET, COLUMBIA. S. C. IF YOU WANT JEWELRY AND SILVERWARE, | or something for a Birthday or Wedding i Present., rend ior cur catalogue. dune ij.?jy. i ! Barbecue. TTTE WILT. H'ENRH A FIEST j VV class barbecue with refreshments. ! near Midway ?oaoo! House, thiee miles ; north oi Lexington court bouse, cn the Dreher Ferry road, on August 15. f rice-.-: j Ladies, 25 cents: men. :>"> cents. Ever}- I bcdy invited ami a pita-ant d iv is prom- i ised to all. justus v.'ingakt.. each man meetze. July 3, 1003. 7w40. I Grove' I has stood the test 25 year 1 bottles. Does this record % Enclosed with every t FOUND AT OUR PLACE. WAGONS are first in the hearts f our countrymen, Mule Co., LAIN STREET, COLUMBIA, S. C. - i Harness and Saddlery. WE HAVE OPENED AT 1517 MAIN STREET, - COLUMBIA, S. C. a strictly modern up-to date Harness and Siddlery Establishment.' where can be found all kinds of Harness, Parts of Harness, Plantation Gears?in short any and everything needed in this line. The largest and most^com?le:e assortment^ to be found anywhere. Goods right?Prices reasonable. REPAIRING PROMPTLY DONE. DAVIS & CO. June 14, 1903?ly, FlTZMAURICE FlTZMAURICE TV A 1 ni il 1 T"! 1 Dry woods, nothing and Furnishings, j 1704 AND 170S MAIN STREET, COXuTJ^EBI-^-, - - - S. C. ' To Onr Friends in Lexington: When in need of anything in our line would be glad for your sake for you to give us a call lor 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 time for anything like that. II you want to get treated right call and see us for jour wants. There is no hcnse in Columbia better able to take care of you than we are. With all kinds of nice goods at our command. EXTRA SPECIAL. | BOY'S CLOTHIXG, 3C00 yai ds S6-inch Percale at 5c. worth 84. j 10u Boy Sn5ta( all wool_ at SL50i sold at $2. 3000 yards Lt. Prints 4c. sold at 5c. j jqq g0y guits, all-wool, $2.00, soldat $3.50, 10,000 yds. 4-4 Sea Island at 5c , sold at 5}. ; 5qq gcparate Pants at 25c. to 60c. 3C0 pieces of Fig. Lawns at 5c , would be i cheapatoi. j CLOTH ING FOR M EN. 3 cases of Ladies Eibbed Vest at 5c. each, j From S^.OO to S1'2 50 you can make_jthe 300 separate Skirts for rainy day or general I Desc seie^10? }? anywnere. wtth ? I our new Clothing Room, we ba*e the Room use at S1.I.U to So.OO. to :>how jon, 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. ^ PICTURE FRAMES Barbecue. rpiIE LEWIEDALE BRASS BAND STADE TO ORDER. _|_ will lurnish a first class cue. with re_ ? trcshments. at Lewiedale, on Saturday, AuTTCTl RE Gi-iASS ALL SIZES. gust S:h 19'*3. Several speakers are exCtIve us a tbi\l. pected and the Bind will turnish music to make the dav pleasaut to all in attendance. PATRICK PHOTO. SUPPLY CO, ,-L^EI)ALE B?A,^BAND. ju!v lo, 1903. 4w39. BAMBERG, S. C. I ricrur.es Enlaeged, rinuer.es Copied, j . "" I KIDNEY DISEASES .Barbecue. ; ===== = TTre will iurnish a rirst i are the most fatal of all dis* \\ rlws r.itci r.-f rr?;; nimfs m* ,T. I aioac* B. Sox' Place, on JuIt 2'tli. l to* 4th i ^a*5WO* I rni CY'OK|DKEY CURE 'M tend. Pric,s: Ladies. iJe: Jl . :15c, " | fULtl W 6UafaR{98(l ReOedf June 2-1. 3901. %?sV i?i~' or money refunded. Contains m j remedies recognized by emi- M VIRGINIA COLLESE | ' for y0un3 ladies, r0a8ske. va. j price 50c. and $1.00. r\PENS SEPTEMBER SI. 10f :5. ONE; * ^ j Vx ci the hading Schools tor Youut/ La- j dies in the South. New buildings., } iauos j " am', equipments. Campus ten notes Grand i T3 ; mountain scenery in Valley of Virginia.) ijaiOSCllOi famed lor health. European and American j teachers. Fall course. *Conservatory ad- ; WILL FURNISH A BAPBECUE vantages in Art.Music and Elocution Cer- j V t at Hilten 011 Saturday, ihe 25th day ilicates V eliesley. Students Irom Go states, 0: July, lf03. A good dinner and a pleasFor catalogue address ant dav promised all v.ho mav attend. M ATI IE P. HABRIS. Presided. " j. j. HaLTIWANGEK, Roanoke. V?. D. E. AMJCK. June 24. 19^*3. Sw40. j July 3, 1 'J03. 3w37. s Tasteless Chill Tonic 1 i s, Average Annual Sales over One and a Half MilMou I of merit appeal to you? No Cure, No Pay. 50c. | ottle is a Ter* Cent* package of Grove's Black * 1