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p * & Bepresentatiue newspaper. Souers Lexington and the Borders of the Surrounding bounties Like a Blanket. , VOL. XXXIII. LEXINGTON, S. C? WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 1903, 40 GLOBE DRY GOODS COMPANY, ~ T77". TZ. n^CO^TC^TOnsr, TI3-, lonto MAIN STREET, ........ C OLUMBIA, S. C. Solicits a Share of Your Yalued Patronage. Polite and Prompt Attention. October I3tf Lever Sells the Shoes. STYLES RIGHT UP TO THE IMINUTE. I Dear Madam: A year ago we had so many people I in the store'TSaster week that quite a good many did not get waited on. We don't know who the folks were, j i and to make sure we are sending you ' this word to say that this year we are j folly prepared to promptly wait on all K ; comers. We are very proud of our spring , : stock and want to say that we are particularly strong on OXFORDS ' for Ladies at $1,50 and $2.00. LEVER, j J ^Turcttiflcuiu y> I nconuc m#tu7 1603 Main Street, * COLUMBIA, - S. C. i Fob. 6?ly. DR. F. C. GILMORE, DEUTIST, Located at no. 1510 main stbeet. over Husemann's Gun Store, Columbia, 8. C., where he will be glad to see his former as well as new patients. Dr. Gilmore will be'at Kaminer Hotel in Lexington on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 11th and 12th, to accommodate patients who find it inconvenient to call at his Columbia office. V January 23, 1901?tf. HID THIS WEI. Among other things? One (1) Car 6x20 Cypress Shingles, One (1) Car Standard Flooring. As pretty a lot as ever was. > ON HAND. Assorted stock of all kinds of Lumber, Paints,.Varnishes, Cements, Lime, Sash, J Doors and Blinds, . WMLBMKO BOX 240, COLUMBIA, - - S. C. October 98?ly. THE JAMES Just at this season of the year, when a grea ing our best to interest those here at home, ai we think most conducive to economical pure] store has never been so lull of really good vai degree; values that just speak for tnemslves. justice to the worthiness of the goods and the now offering. We ask you to come here and We will do our best to please you. K SILK DEPARTMENT. r 36-inch wide black Peau-de-Sole, beauti' ful black, high sheen, good value, at yard $1.25. Our price $1.00 Black Japanese Silk, 27 inches wide, guaranteed not to spot lrom water or change color from perspiration: one of the best silks known! worth SI.25. Tapp's price yard $1 00. Remember we are sole agents for the celbrated Hodges Fiber Carpet Carpets and Rngg. Every rug and yard of carpet guaranteed to give satisfaction; beautiful mi/-.* an A ct]c.onnt desiens. 1/ViVA ?UIU ^-0 We will prepay mail, express or freight on f any point within a radius o THE JAMES 1 1644 and 1646 Main St; COLUMBIA, ^ 4 I Meeting1 of Camp SteadmanThe regular meeting of Camp Steadman, U. C. V.. No. 668, was held in the court bouse in this place Monday and was opened by prayer from the Chaplain, Kev. N. S. Tounginer. This was a very interesting meeting to the old Confederate veterans and a great deal of routine business of much importance was transacted. The report of several special committees were received and disposed of in the usual form, as follows: Com rade, J. J. Taylor, State reunioc; Comrade, G. W. Reeder, New Orleans reunion; Col. D. T. Barr, Leesville reunion; Comrade, J. E. Hendrix,. from the memorial day, and Comrade M. D. Harman, in the matter of township committees. These reports were very satisfactory. The following committee on badges was appointed: M. D. Harman, J. E. Hendrix, and J. J. Taylor. The following officers were elected to serve for the ensuing term: Col. M. D. Harman, Commandant. Maj. J. H. Counts, let^Lientenant. P. P. Clark, 2d Lieutenant. Col. D. T. Barr, 3rd Lieutenant. T "C LI Ar]r\ Tjoilfononl O JLJ LlOUUllAf TUU JUlCUveunu?? G. W. Reeder, Adjutant. Eml. G Sox, Quartermaster. P. H. Craps, Commissary. J. W. Geiger, Surgeon. J. L Sbuler, Assistant Surgeon. N. S. Younginer, Chaplain. W. D. Quick, Assistant Chaplain. J. S. Derrick, Officer of the Day. J. J. Taylor, Treasurer. A. E. Wingard, Sargeant Major. Otto Hegman, Vidette. Enoch Swygert, Color Sergeant J. M. Miller, 1st Guard. John Shull, 2nd Guard. Miss Ida Reeder, Sponsor. Rev. N. S. Younginer made a very timely address which was well received. Maj. Henry A. Meetz9 was elected Historian. The following committee on special meeting was appointed: Maj. H. A. Meetze, Col. M. D. Harman, and Comrade J. E. Hendrix. A letter from the Rouse Memorial Association of Richmond, Va., was read by the Adjutant which was laid over for consideration until the next meeting. The Long Metre doxology was sung and after prayer by the Chaplain the camp adjourned. L. TAPP CO. t many people are out of town, we are doad in every way possible we are doing what basing on the part of our patrons. Our lues: values that are tempting to the last It is a hard matter to put on paper, with 3 greatness of the value, the things we are see for yourself the values as they stand. BLACK DRESS GOODS. 45-inch all wool Sponged and shrunk Cheviot in black and blue; 75c. value. Special at yard 50c. 48-inch wide Mohair, guaranteed fast black: makes a popular skirt aud one that sheds the dirt. Special at yard 50 cents. 56-inch black Sicilian, guaranteed to wear and color the best; its a popular fabric worth 1.00 Special price yard 75 cents. 56-inch wide black Thibet, very heaey. the very thing for a walking skirt;: worth $1.50. sphcial, while it last, yard $1.00. ill purchases amounting to $5 or over to I f 600 miles of Columbia. L TAPP f!fl hi mmum reefc, Corner Blanding, S. C. THEI ff. D. Bates,! SOME! BARGAIN BETTER. I Doill THE FOf CORNER MAIN AND RICHL. Stop! Stop! There __ __ TT mg i ou We sell Shoes tk Sol MEET THE EOT for the best values that skilfcand mone of the world. Notice some of our v they don't know where "The Four whe^ "pease > MEET US AT "THE FOUNTAIN < MAIN STREETS, COLUMBIA, W. D. BATI Dots from Bakersville. To the Editor of the Dispatch: The crops are very sorry in this mi u? part or tne county. j.xiey unvc improved a little to what they were sometime ago, however, there will not be more than a half crop made. Mr. Shelton Kaminer is the happiest man in these diggins. He is all smiles, and just because it is a girl. The trustees of Sand Mountain school have employed Miss Hattie Kaigler to teach a few months' school for them. Rev. R. E. Livingstone has accepted a call to preach at Newberry. May much prosperity and happiness be his portion through this life. Protracted meeting begins at Beulah church the 4th Sunday in August. May the good Lord convert many souls during that meeting. Mrs. Watts of Columbia, is visting her daughter, Mrs. Henry Griffin. Mr. W. T. Kaigler of Alabama, paid the home folk a visit, which was enjoyed by them all. He has returned to his work. Mr. George Davis lost a very fine horse with lockjaw, and Mr. T. R. Davis lost a cow which was struck bylightning on last Saturday. Mrs. T. M. Geiger is visiting Mr:O. B Riley's family in Orangeburg county. Miss Jettie Reid of Dry Creek, is visiting Mr. J. Archie Wolfe's family. Mrs. Caroline Knight, an aged lady, is very feeble from injuries received from a fall some time ago. Many good wishes for the Dispatch. A Spectator. August 7,1903. 'I 9 * St. Matthew Dots. To the Editor of the Dispatch: We had several nice showers of rain last week, which was needed very much. Mr. H. Steele had the misfortune of loosing one of his best mules recently. \T?? ort/3 Aft'O T-T T. fla rf rv\ ar? from iXXl UUU AJLI i C. JLX> XJ Vjl lUiUU ilU <-LX New Brookland, was visiting relatives and friends in this vicinity last week. Mr. H. Steele returned from Summit, Ga, last week, where he was visiting his brother, Mr. John Steele, I whose wife was very ill. She has j Sf \0. Bates. ,g at BARGAIN GIVER. iNTAIN, ^ND STS., COLUMAIA, S. C. 's Danger of LosLr Sole. 11 * t it ntn sona leatner es. MEAT y can buy from the leading markets 7ould be competitors tell you that itaia" is. Ttiat fellow don't know i are Dun." CO.," CORNER RICHLAND AND S. C., FOR RETAIL VALUES. IS, Manager. sioce crossed the icy river of death. The husband, children aDd friends have our deepest sympathy in their sore affliction. Messrs. Sidney McCartha and Moody Harman went to the reunion at Little Mountain last Friday and also visited relatives and friends on Saturday. They report a jolly time. Next first Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock will be prayer service at Mr. H. Steele's, for the benefit of the community. Everybody is invited to attend these services. Rev. A. R. Taylor delivered a very interesting sermon to St. Matthew's congregation yesterday. His subject was "wisdom and foolishness." Mr. Lonnie Keisler from Lexington spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr. Hampton Keisler. Several of our young men attended Boiling Springs meeting last night. Misses Novia McCartna and Pauline Crim took dinner and spent Sunday evening with Miss Annie Steele. Success to the Dispatch: Tommie Humpback. August 10, 1903. Baptist Union. Next Union to meet at Bethlehem church, August 29, 1903. . i 1 A 11 1 Saturday, meet at iu o ciock a. m. j 10 to 11, Organization and reports from the churcheB. 11 to 12, Introductory sermon by Brother N. G. Cooner. 12 to 1:30, Kecess. 1:30 to 2:30, 1st query: Does the necessity for forming societies within the church rest upon a defect of the New Testament plan of church organization, or the environment of the churches of today. Opened by Rev. M. J. Kyzer. 2:30 to 3:30, 2d query: Must we follow the New Testament plan of organization and work for the best results. Opened by Brother Evans Hall. 3:30 to 4 p. m, miscellaneous business. Adjourn. Sunday, meet at 10 a. m. 10 to 11, Devotional and Sunday school exercises conducted by Brother Wood Corder. 11 to 12, Missionary sermon by Rev. M. A. Gunter. Miscellaneous business?Adjourn. J. T. Sawyer, Clerk of Union. Witt's Mill Shavings. To the Editor of the Dispatch: A very successful meeting has just closed at KiDg Grove church. It was conducted by Rsvs. Sandford and Rodgers. A Qimnoacfnl ooVin/il 1 a in nrorrrooo at Ciay Spring aeademy, with that afficienfc teacher, Jamea V. Smith, as principal. Crops are suffering very much for rain. We have not had a rain for sometimes. Corn haB done all that it will do but cotton is standing the drought very well. Mr. W. Q Jackson is putting in a saw mill at the Oliver old mill site. This will supply a want long felt. Mr. Ben Redd is building a three story barn, 30x50 and expects to fill it with provinder this year. Mr. Elzy Poole, of Orangeburg county, has a very fine farm in this community. He has a grists and saw mill and cotton gin on his place and is now erecting a handsome dwelling. Mr. J. T. Craft is thinking of putting in an improved turbine waterwheel to run his grists mill and gin. By some oversight there has been no overseerer appointed for a five mile section leading from Wagener to Swansee. Agrala. Notice Survivors. You will meet at your regular meeting places in each township on Saturday, the 22ad day of August at 2 o'clock p. m., and elect one of your number a representative of your township, who is not on the pension roll or an applicant for pension, to meet at Lexington on the first Monday in September at 10 o'clock to elect four of their number, who will compose the County Pension Board for the next ensuing year. S. M. Roof, Chair. Co. Pension Board. August 1, 1903. From Ella. To the Editor of the Dispatch: Mrs. John W. Crout has been quite sick. $ Mr. Cary Snelgrove's mule ran away with the plow one day last week and Mr. Snelgrove received some very painful hurts. Mrs. Wesley Nichols, of Leesville, COH ' 'Shoes ax STYLE, LIGHTNESS AND STREI BINED IN OUK ft ' 1 ?... spring ana ^ui FOR MEN A; Every shape and all kinds of leather are ofi'e whole truth about these shoes would s believe your eyes DYEING and Cohen's SI 1636 MAIN ST., < ' visited her sod, Mr. Sidney, while attending the Union meeting. Mr. Joe A. Derrick, of Brookiand, is visiting around among his old friend3 a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fulmer, of the Newberg side were the guest of mail rider Rodgers Sunday. Also Mr. and Mrs M. L Warner. Mrs. Essie Drafts is off on a visit to her uncle's, Prof. L. A. Sease, this week. Those who attended the Little Mountain re union report a large crowd and a nice time. The meeting at Union Lutheran church is largely attended. Mr. Luther Shealy, a young divine, is assisting Rev. Schumpert. The crops are needing rain. August 11, 1903. S. Cures Eczema, Itching Humors, Pimples and Carbuncles. Cost Nothing to Try. B. B. B. (Botanic Blood Balm) is j now recognized as a certain and sure cure for eczema, itching skin, humors, scabs, scalds, watery blisters, pimples, aching bones or joints, boils, carbuncles, prickling pain in the skin, old, eating sores, ulcers, etc. Botanic Blood Balm taken internally, cures the worst and the most deep-seated cases by enriching, purifying and I vitalizing tne Diooa, thereby giving a j healthy blood supply to the skin. Botanic Blood Balm is the only cure, to stay cured, for these awful, annoying skin troubles. Heals every sore and gives the rich glow of health to j the skin. Builds up the broken down ! body and makes the blood red and I nourishing. Especially advised for | chronic, old cases that doctors, patent medicines and hot springs fail to cure. Druggist $1. To prove B. B. | B. cures, sample sent free and prepaid by writing Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga. Describe trouble, and free medical advice sent in seal letter. The social feature of the State Fair is an important item in considering the advantages of being an exhibitor, you meet the best and most progressive farmers and stock breeders in the State and make many friends who are valuable to you. Prepare a good exhibit to go to the next State Fair, Oct. 27-30th. Harris Lithia Water and Ginger Ale, 10c size, on ice at the Bazaar. EN'S e Right." tfGTH MOST SKILLFULLY|COM~ NEW LINE OF nmer Footwear, ND WOMEN, red at very moderate prices xeiiing theeem like fulsome praise. C me in and vrnen in our city. I CLEANING ioe Store, DOLUM9IA, S. C. X