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w K A % N * K ? Vj ' & Bepresentatiue Beujspaper. Boners Lexington and the Borders of the Surrounding Bounties t>ihe a Blanket, k. * VOL. XXXIII. . LEXINGTON, S. C., WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 1903, 41 L GLOBE DRY GOODS COMPANY, " f *w. xa^ron^rc^xo^T, ties., i loaoMAIN STREET, COLUMBIA, S. C. W Solicits a Share of Your Yalued Patronage. Polite and Prompt Attention. L October istf r??! f Leyer Sells f the Shoes. f STYLES KMT W 10 THE . IMINUTE. Dear Madam: A year ago we had so many people in the store Easter week that qnite a good many did not get waited on. We don't know who the folks were, j j and to make sore we are sending you j # this word to say that this year we are ; folly prepared to promptly wait on all j j comers. V- j We are very prood of onr spring | stock and want to say that we are j particularly strong on OXFORDS for Ladies at $1.50 and $2.00. I LEVER, k "THE SHOE MAN." f i ' I 1603 Main Street, j COLUMBIA, - S. C. ; j Feb. 6?ly. j DR. F. C. GILMORE, DE1TTIST, Located at no. 1510 main street. f over Husemann's Gun Store, Columbia, 8. C., where he will be glad to see his former as well as new patients. Dr. Gdlmore will be at Kaminer Hotel in Lexington on Tuesday and Wednesday, 4 September 8th and 9th, to accommodate patients who find it inconvenient to call at ( his Columbia office. January 23, 1901?tf. nmitinn miio iimiw MWW W 11115 WMA, Among other things? One (1) Car 6x20 Cypress Shingles, fOne (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, Doors and Blinds, 11IV M CO BOX 240, COLUMBIA, - - S. C. October 28?ly. J " THE JAMES Jnnt at this SAftfinn nf thp vpar whpn a or p.; | ing oar best to interest those here at home, a I we think most conducive to economical pure r store has never been so lull of really good ve I degree; values that just speak for themslves. L?* justice to the worthiness of the goods and th h now offering. We ask you to come here and We will do our best to please you. SILE DEPARTMENT. Kb 36-inch wide black Peau-de-Sole. beautiful black, high sheen, good value, at yard jHI $1.25. Our price $1.00 Black Japanese Siik, 27-inches wide, guaranteed not to spot lrom water or change V color from perspiration: one of the best silks known! worth SI.25. Tapp's price yard $1 00. Bemember we are sole agents for the celbrated Hodges Fiber Carpet Carpets and Bugs. Every rug and yard of carpet guaranteed to give satisfaction; beautiful color and elegant designs. \ ? We will prepay mail, express or freight on any point within a radius < JAMES f . 1644 and 1646 Main St COLUMBIA, ? - Billy Feliz's Letter. To the Editor of tbe Dispatch: Fodder palling has begun and ere this reaches the readers of the dear old Dispatch, it will be under full sway. We are having delightful seasons now and late corn, cotton, peas, potatoes and gardens are much refreshed. Early corn is very good, while late corn is quite promising. Cotton is still growing and fruiting. We of late have been feasting abundantly upon fruits of all kind. Surely, "we have a goodly heritage" and we are truly glad our lot has been cast in a land like this. Some time ago it was announced thftt t.hfl nrntrafifced meeting afc Sar dis would commence the second Sunday in this month, but for valid reasons, it has been postponed till the 4th Sunday instant. That eminent divine, Vernon I'Anson of Columbia, will assist the pastor. He has the reputation of being A No. 1. preacher, and we hope everybody who can avail themselves of the opportunity of hearing Mr. I'Anson will do so. The pastor in behalf of the church, extends a hearty welcome to one and all. Mrs. Lula Christie and son, Willie, of Barnwell, are visiting at the home of Mr. D. E. Craft. Generally speaking, the health * of our community at present is normal. Some sickness in the town. Some of our roads are in very critical conditions. A certain public road that leads to the capital of a certain county in dear old S. C., is almost impassable with horse and buggy to say nothing of the loaded wagons, etc. But then I guess it is almost next to impossible for all the roads to be kept in a first class passable condition under the present existing circumstances. Mr. D. E. Craft and son have cured some fine tobacco. I have seen some gathered from their farm measuring 17 by 29 inches. Mr. Siias Hallman of the Steadman section was down looking out for lands. He has decided to sell out where he now resides and cast his lot among us if he can buy down here. S:1as is a good citizen and a hard worker and we would be glad to see him located among us. Mr. P. E. Hutto of Swansea, who L. TAPP CO. it many people are out of town, we are domd in every way possible we are doing what hasing on the part of our patrons. Our lines: values that are tempting to the last It is a hard matter to put on paper, with e greatness of the value, the things we are see lor yourself the values as they a* -* BLACK DRESS GOODS. 45-inch all wool Sponged and shrunk Cheviot in black and blue; 75?. 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. PiA-inr?V? Thihof va-rtr tiaoirr the very thing for a walking skirt;: worth SI.50. sphcial, while it last, yard $1.00. all purchases amounting to $5 or over to Dt' 600 miles of Columbia. L. IAPP CO., ireet, Corner Blanding, s. e. THEI W. D. Bates,1 SOME! BARGAIN BETTER. DoiH THE FOl CORNER MAIN AND RICHLY Stop! Stop! There' ing You We sell Shoes vj Sol MEET! THE for the best values that skill and mone] of the world. Notice some of our w they don't know where "The Foun when "pease MEET US AT "THE FOUNTAIN ( MAIN STREETS, COLUMBIA, W. D. BATE recently purchased the R. B. Fanning property in Gaston, is preparing things to open up a good stock by the first September. He will Rtill continue to do business in the progressive little town of Swansea. Mrs. R. G. Abies of Steadman's, paid a flying visit to her sister, Mrs. J. V. Smith, and Mrs. W. B. Fallaw recently. Come again Mrs. Able, we are always glad to see you. The trustees of Sobool District No. 34, have let the contract for a well on school house lot. Mr. Richard Carter of Swansea, was awarded the job. Ic will be a decided improvement and a much needed benefit to the school. Our popular, young, handsome mail carrier, still continues on his daily duties. He's always on time, unless the train is late, and discharges Uncle Sam's duties faithfully. The Felix family is now enjoying the best of health from an all wise, kind providence, and should this continue your many readers may again hear from Billy Felix. Aug. 14, 1903. *Wliit? Rock Whittling^. To the Editor of the Dispatch: Good rains have fallen, and crops are promising. Children's Day was celebrated at CaDer's ChaDel last Friday. The 4. * W children were well trained by Prof. Moats. Revs. Ray and Ballentine made addresses. Rev. S. C. Ballentine went to Prosperity Friday evening, and went out to Mt. Pilgrim church Saturday to make a Sunday school address. The chain gang has just left the road from White Rock to Spring Hill. Our people appreciate the | /V* t ^ ? /> I enortB maae oy uommissioner r ry to give us better roads. The roads in our incorporation are being put in good repair. Mr. J. B. Qarman has a child dangerously ill. S. C. B. It is said that the best informed man now living on National finances is Senator Nelson W. Aldrich, of Rhode Island. He is chairman of the Senate's finance committee and bis opinions carry weight and ; respect with them. IIjW.B. Bates. g at I BARGAIN GIVER. JNTAIN, LND STS., COLUMAIA, S. C. s Danger of Losr Sole. ith solid leather es. VIE AT J^TT-A-12:T 7 can buy from the leading markets ould be competitors tell you that tain" is. That fellow don't know are Dun." 30.," CORNER RICHIAND AND S. C., FOR RETAIL VALUES. IS, Manager. On the Road. To the Editor of the Dispatch: Mr. Adrain A. Barr, of Atlanta, formerly of Steadman, spent a week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Barr recently. He is bookkeeping for the firm of Phillips Crew Co., the best music house of Atlanta. He went from home on to visit his brother, Clifton, who is doing a big business at Warrenville, S. C. Cliff is a merchant and knows how to carry on business right. His wife and little daughter, Gertrude, spent ten days with his parents. She is a sweet and kind woman, loved by all whom she meets. She went from here on to Charleston to visit her sister, Mr. Dukes. May her visit be one of pleasure among the Charlestonians. Mrs. Julia Pottle, of Atlanta, and sister, Mrs. B. C. Able, of Leesville, spent a few days with their sister, Mrs. T. B. Barr, week before last, while peaches were nice and juicy. The protracted meeting at Steadman was well attended. Rev. Miles Kvzer, the pastor, took dinner with M / Mr. Barr and family the fonrth Sunday. Brother Riddle and wife on Thursday also took dinner with Mr. Barr. On Tuesday of last week at 12 m., up drove Mrs. T. B. Barr's brother, Dr. George Sally, wife and neice, Miss Ruth Able. Dr. Sally is from Woodford, S. C. He has a good practice in that nice little town. When dinner was over and all settled down to rest, up drove Mr. Hays Sally, his wife and little son, from Sally, S. C. He is a big merchant of that town and also brother of Mrs. T. B. Barr. Mr. R. B. Barr, of the Fork, formerly of Steadman, spent Friday and Friday night near his old home with his brother. Mr. T. B. Barr. While over here he saw a few of his old friende, who were very glad to see him. From here he went to Bate&burg to the barbecue, from there to Leesville, then took the train for Columbia. He is still looking for a pretty widow and two little girl babies. We are anxious to greet Mr. Quincy Barr among us Saturday. Subscriber. Delmar Locals. To the Editor of the Dispatch: Mrs. Lother Lybrand, of Brookland, is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. H. Hare. Mr. J. E Caughman, of Brooklyn, N. Y, is visiting his parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Snelgrove,' of Newberry, spent last week with relatives in this section. Mr. and Mrs. Hampton Holley, of Pelion, were in this section last week. Miss Ellie Carter, of Bath, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. I. P. Eargle. Mr. Ernest Bedenbaueh, of Pros perity, spent Saturday night and Sunday with friends in this section. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Snelgrove, of Priceville, spent Monday night of last week with the former's brother, Mr. J. C. Snelgrove. Messrs. James H. Eargle and Gordon E. Shealy, of Pomaria, spent a couple of days with friends in this section the first of last week. After spending three months with his grand-father, Mr. S. S. Shealy, Master Berley Shealy returned to his home at Aax, Ga., last Friday. Miss Mary Moore accompanied him home. A goodly number of people attended the Newberry College re-union at this place on the 11th. Addresses were made by U. J. ?tamage, xLsq, Prof. D. R. Riser and Dr. George B. Cromer. Mr. B. F. Samples read an address for B. W. Crouch, Epq. Mr. Allen B. Caughman was attacked by a head of beef cattle Friday evening and slightly wounded. It was thought at first that one of his ribs was broken, but on investigation it was found that it was not. Lloyd. Aug. 17, 1903. Trenton Items. To the Editor of the Dispatch: I shall deem it an honor should you see fit to place in your columns such dots as I may be able to write you. We are having characteristic dog day weather. And by the way, I must say here, that I am indebted to Bill Arp for considerable information as to dog days. I hope many of your readers will read what he had to say on that subject. This is fodder pullmg time with farmers and I hope all have made fine crops of corn and fodder, as this "Shoes ar STYLE, LIGHTNESS AND STRES BINED IN OUR Spring and Sub FOR MEN AI Every shape and all kinds of leather are offer whole truth about these shoes would se believe your eyes v DYEING and Cohen's SIi I 636 MAIN ST.. C will mean fine stock which will help us boys to make glad the heart of some young lady that it is our good fortune to take out riding Sunday afternoons of this fall and winter. Cotton around here is looking very nicely. I predict that we will average ten cents on this crop, provided proper judgment is used as to the time of marketing Have you planted turnips? If not, plant right away and put in a good supply. I give this advice to all who may read it.and can find a place to plant. We had quite an enjoyable picnic at Saitera pond the 6:h instant. We went boatridiDg, gooseberry hunting, took strolls around the pond, climbed the high railroad embankment, and found an occasional shady nook in which to place a buggy. Of course you will understand that on all these occasions our best girl was on hand, sometimes there was nobody else with us, some times there was. In you last issue the question was asked: Does it pay to pull fodder at all? In my judgment it will not pay to leave the fodder in the field. I believe the time is near at hand when everybody will shred their corn and thereby make stovers of fodder and stalk. Wishing you, Mr. Editor, your valuable paper and its many readers success. I am, yours truly, Lexington Boy. Another Plea for G-ood Roads. To the Editor of the Dispatch: Guess what two young men went home with two young ladies from church on that rainy Sunday night? the first Sunday night?one crossed the bridge and waded the road, and then fell into a hole in the yard, got his Sunday pants muddy, while the other crossed the dam and reached home safe, but on returning slipped into a ditch, fell down and not only muddied but tore a hole in his Sunday pants, got terribly laughed at and Viad f.n hira a ladv tr> darn the ?v hole before he could wear the pants again. Say, boys, look well before you leap in the dark, especially when the road is full of rocks and ditches. I guess those two gentlemen will be in favor of a good roads convention soon. R. e Right." [GTH MOST SKILLFULLY JCOMNEW LINE OF imer Footwear, fD WOMEN. ed at very moderate pricf*. j.euin? the >em like falsome praise. Come in and rhen in oar city. f!T.P A "RJTTWri , xyJUUWJ.JLJLV aav vt ioc Store, 50LUMQIA, S. 0.