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The Lexington Dispatch. Wednesday, August 19,1903. PENCIL AND ?i. Wayside Notes Gathered Here and There by a Dispatch Man. The hot wave still continues with us. The farmers are having a fodder pulling time. The crops generally hereabouts are in very fair condition. The past couple of days have been fine ones to pull fodder. The summer swallows will soon begin their homeward flight. Your presence is desired at the good ro*ds convention tfmorrow. Miss I'Ans Meetze is visiting rela' tives fn Virginia and Washington. Mrs. Amanda Leaphart and son Bob, spent Monday in Columbia. For the past Several days the * weather has been very threatening. I The Town Fathers are having Leaphart street pat In good repair. Dont forget the road convention tomorrow, and see that jou are present. Friend, the year is rapidly passing. What have yon done for the improvement of Lexington? H. L. Oswald has just received a fresh lot of clothing, shoes, &c. Don't fail to give him a call. Mr. M. M. Gable, of the Midway section, sent an open boll of cotton to this office last Thursday. Several delightful refreshing rains fell in this part of the moral vineyard daring the past week. FMIYSKIDNEYCURE L ? Hakes Kidneys and Bladder Right ; ;-r Under its present management, the Augusta Chronicle has developed into a genuine yellow back journal. Mr. Lucius Dreher, of the Fork, visited his college chum, Mr. Pickens Boof, in this place, several days last week., Mr. Tom Calk is at the parental roof near this place, he having returned from Augusta with a case of fever. The indications now are that there will be a good tarn oat tomorrow at the convention of persons interested in good roads. Flows, stocks, gears, hoas, rakes, shovels and a fall line of first class hardware for sale by T. B. Aughtry & Co., Colombia. Lost.?A West Indian storm. The finder will please inform the weather bereaa department of Uncle Sam's government. Mr. E. H. Lewis, of theEdisto section was in town Monday on business and did not forget to call in and pay his does to the printer. The barbecue of Wingard & Meetze, at Midway last Saturday was well patronized and everybody had a jolly good time. The free bridge across the Saluda is becoming more of a necessity each day and the building of it will be a long felt want supplied. Bottled Ginger Ale, Sarsaparilla, Strawberry and Plain Soda on ice at the Bazaar Fountain. We see it stated that last year the first bale of cotton brought 8| cents, the market price. This year the first bale brought 11 cents. The warm weathsr has had a very depressing effect upon the matrimonial market. No business whatever is being done along this line. Miss Emma Julia Dreher of the Fork, and her cousin, Miss Ruby Holloway, of Pomaris, were visiting and shopping in town yesterday. We are glad to welcome back to our town Mr. Emanuel Haliman and family, who have returned to their positions in the Lexington mill. Some of our people have had the weeds and grass cut from the pavements around their premises. Let the good work go bravely on. The Summer School for teachers has closed and the teacher-pupils have dispersed to their sevefbl homes in the different sections of the County. The Editor will probably attend the 'cue at Pelion and hopes to meet znauy subscribers with their dollars. i Mr. Henry E. Harman, of Atlanta, Ga., visited hie father, Mr. J. Frank Harman, last Saturday and Sunday. He found hie father much improved in health. We understand that the town authorities have decided to open up Depot street from where it crosses Main street to the northeastern limit of the town. If you want to purchase a buggy or eet of harness, saddle or anything in that line, don't fail to see H. L Oswald's stock. He will save you money. The friends of Mr. Harry Corley, son of Mr. Eli L. Corley, are glad to see him on the streets again after a week's confinement, t,n his heO with a case of fever. It is reported that Mr. W. W. Barre is preparing to erect a handsome residence on his lot, recently purchased from Col. G. T. Graham, near the school house. / Prof. E. S. Dreher, Superintendent of the Columbia City Schools, is spending a portion of his vaction at the home of his mother in the Fork of this county. The Olympia and Granby mills in Columbia have started the plan of closing down for the first three days in,each week until the new crop of cotton comes in. Our friend Charlie T. Koon, of near Crout's store, will hereafter read and talk louder than ever since the Dispatch goes to his home and kee s him interested. Prof. Arthur F. Harman, wife and children, after a pleasant visit to the parents of the former in this place, returned to their home in New Decatur, Ala., Thursday morning. Col. W. H. Sharpe, one of the attorneys for Earley, charged with _ _ _ ^ - the killing of Flake, is today at Saluda before Judge Townsend applying for bail for Harley. Motion will be resisted. A nice line of standard proprietory medicineB and valuable family remedies to be sold cheap to make room for a stock of Yankee notions. Now is the time to buy your medicines at. Herman's Bazaar. We are glad to know that Mr. J. Feaster Lyles of the Edisto section, has completed arrangements to move his family to this place so as to place bis children in the Palmetto Collegiate Institute. On account of the non arrival of the wagon, a large party of ladies and gentlemen were disappointed last Saturday at not being able to attend the barbecue of Wingard & Meetze at Midway. The State Fair affords a fine opportunity to sell and to buy, the variety is from a peck of pease to a pair of pacers,-help swell the variety by 'making an exhibit at the next fair,Oct. 27 30th.' Mr. A. S. Frick, one of the leading farmers and most prominent Alliancemen of the Chapir section, called on us Thursday while in town on business. He' remembered us with a bright cartwheel. Jeffries and Corbefct get well pail for their ten rounds of pounding each other in San Francisco on Friday night, the former received $33,700 of the gate receipts, the latter $10,000. When you visit Columbia to make your purchases, bear in mind that T. B. Aughtry & Co., have in stock a fine selection of plantation and family supplies which they are offering cheap. Mr. Jeff Drafts, who lives on the Rural Free Delivery route between this place and Columbia, is reported to be in very feeble health. We trust that he will soon be restored to his usual good health. We are indebted to Mr. Baylis Wingard for the largest watermelon we have seen this season. It was a Jumbo of the Jones variety. Dr. Blue Mountain Joe will have to get up early in the morning and shake his foot seven times to beat it. Mr. Maurice Manning Earhardt, who has been absent from the city since April, has returned from the mountains and White Stone Springs, much improved in health.?Columbia State. The Lexington friends of Mr. Earhardt are pleased to learn of the improved condition of hii health. You will find him at Lever's, the Shoe Man."' The new exhibitor at the next State Fair will not be a stranger in a strange land. The officers will make him feel at home and will give him all the aid and information he will need. Be there Oct. 27th.-30ih. State Inspector of Dispensaries Walter J. McCartha, and Mr. Samuel P. Roof will leave on the Seaboard Air Line railway today for Ocean View, Virginia Reach, Old Point Comfort, Va., and perhaps other sea side resorts. Persons who are competent judges say that Mr. Jake Gunter, who re sides on the New Cut road in the Peter's section, has the finest piece of corn they have seen in maDy a year. They are loud in their praises of it. W. P. Roof is receiving his fall and winter stock of dry goods, dress goods, notions, shoes, etc., embracing all the latest and most fashionable designs. The purchasing public is respectfully invited to call and inspect these goods. Our butchers have got a move on them this week. They furnished fresh meat on Tuesday, will do so again on Thursday and as usual on Saturday. This is a decided improvement over the old custom of having fresh meat only one day out of the seven. Don't forget that the Lewiedale Brass Band will serve a first class , barbecue at Lewiedali on Saturday 22nd instant. Prominent speakers are expected to be present and other amusements will be provided. Go and help the boys. The re-union of the students of Newberry College, at Delmar, embracing the counties of Lexington, Saluda and Edgefield, was a great success. The meeting was presided over by Prof. Aug Shealy, of Leesville, and speeches were made by several well known educators. The eurvivors of the Confederate war residing in the several townships of this county will remember to assemble at their usual place of meeting on Saturday, the 22Qd inst., for the purpose of electing one of their number a member of the County Pension Board. We take pleasure in reminding our people that they can find a fine i line of cheap and good harness, gears, saddles and in fact, anything they may need in this line, at Davis' Saddle and Harness Store, 1517 Main street, Columbia. Judge D. A. Townsend, in chambers, granted bail to Cantey Weston, colored, in the sum of $1,000. John J. Earle, Esq, of Columbia, is the I f/\? \Af t AV> \T? n A ttCLUlilOJ iUl IT CDlUli BUU 1ULL. VJI a. Guignard, of this county, is his security. Weston is charged with having killed his brother, Hilliard, near Cayce some weekB since. While chopping wood yesterday morning a chip flew up and struck Mr. E. L. Wingard in the eye inflicting a very painful injury. It is thought that he will lose the sight as a result oi the wound. He has gone to Columbia to consult a specialists, and the euent of his injury will not be known until after an examination is made. The biggest line of men, women and children's shoes ever brought to Lexington is now in stock at Meetze & Son. These goods comes from reputable manufacturers and their workmanship is first class in every particular. All the latest styles in shapes and toes as well as "knock abouts" for either Sunday or everyday wear are in stock. See them. Edwin Folk Strother, Esq., of Batesburg, was in town yesterday on professional business. Col. Strother is enthusiastic over the prospects of the tourists hotel which is now in course of construction. It is located on a beautiful site between Leesville and Batesburg in a luxurient pine grove. The grounds have been handsomely laid cff in drives and walks. Col. M. D. Harman has decided to divide his property into lots and place them on the market, reserving for his own use the home place and the corner lot next to it. This is valuable property, is admirably adapted for building purposes being beautifully situated. For further particulars address M. D. HarmaD, Lexington, S. C. WILL BE ] OLD HICKORY ' of Gregory 1115 PL. February 14?ly. THE STATE 0? SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF LEXINGTON. By George S. Drafts, Esq., Probate Judge. WHEREAS, MRS. WILLIE SWYGERT, ] mnde suit to me, to grant her L tters of | Administration of the Estate of and effects J of Samuel T. Swygert. These are. therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said Samuel T. Swygert, deceased, that they be and appear, before me, in the Court ot Proba'e, to be held at Lexington. C. H.. S. C , on the 20th day of August, 1903. after publication hereof at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to shew cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. | Given under my hand, this 4th day of August, Anno Domini 1903. GEORGE S. DRAFTS, [L. S.] Probate Judge, Lexington County. a Published on the 5th day of August, a 1903, in the Lexington Dispatch. 2w40. Q G Barbecuec T WILL FURNISH A FIRST CLASS a Viorho^na of Pplinn. S. C.. on the 29th of August, 1903. There will he music and ppeaking. J. J. SHEALY. July 28, 19D3?42. KIDNEY DISEASES are the most fatal of all diseases. r cm CY'C kidney cure it i lULCl 0 euaraatsad Remedy or money refunded. Contain* remedies recognized by eminent physicians as the best for j Kidney and Bladder troubles, i PRICE 50c* and $1.00. Barbecue. < TTTE WILL FURNISH A BARBECUE \ at Chapin, S. C . on Saturday, August 22d, 1903. A good dinner, attentive service and a good time is promised all f( who attend. ft R. W. FRICK & SON. a August 12, 1903. 2w41. tl ie n LEXINGTON MARKET, CORRECTED WEEKLY BY THE MERCHANTS. Bacon Hams, per ? - 15 3 Sides, " " l?? 31 Shoulders, " 11 t( Butter, per ft 20 Eggs, per doz Turteys, per lb 8 a 10 n Geese, perpr. ? 70 a 80 0 Chickens, per head l2Ji a 25 3 Beeswax, per lb a 20 Beef, per lb ? 10 a 1214 j Pork, " " 10 a 12^ Tallow, per lb 4 a 5 Lard, per lb 10 a :2]4 Flour, per cwt ?00 a 250 Corn, per bu - 8." Peas, " " 8-r> Oats, " " -r>0 Fodder, per cwt 90 Sweet Potatoes, per bu 50 Rice, per lb 4 a n VEGETABLES AND FBUIT. j Thehigest market prices paid for Fruit 8( and Vegetables at all seasons. ^ COTTON MARKET. w Augusta,?Middling 18 Charleston?Middling 12'4. Columbia,?Middling 12 K. Lexington.?Middling 12,'i. NAVAL STORES. Savannah, yesterday's market Spirits _ Turpentine, firm m cents. Rosin, steady. J, I Grove's I has stood the test 25 years. I bottles. _ Does this record of B Enclosed with every bott FOUND AT OUR PLACE. WAGONS are first in the hearts our countrymen, = Mu le Co., AIN STKEET, COLUMBIA, S. C. i * Harness and Saddlery. WE HAVE OPENED AT 517 MAIN STREET, COLUMBIA, S. C. strictly modern up-to date Harness and Saddlery Establishment, where can be found 11 kinds of Harness, Parts of Harness, Plantation Gears?in short any and everything eeded in this line. The largest and most complete assortment to be found anywhere, roods right?Prices reasonable. * REPAIRING PROMPTLY BONE. -| DAVIS 6c CO. - _ _ uui uow viuiuiu^ iiuujj, we uave me xvuuui use at $1.00 to $o.(a. t0 sjlow yon, we can justly save vou from 00 dozen Shirt Waist at 2oc. to $2.00 each $2.00 to $4,00 on a suit. Call to see us. January 15. - I nnii?C Trespass Notice. UIIU U \J A LL PERSONS ARE HEREBY WARNJ\. ed not to trespas* in any manner upon 1 RE ALWAYS A NECESSITY. AL- th? 1Jnds. ?!,the "n^ersigned. The law \ most as much so as lood. I am still Wl1 ,be rJf.dlJ *nforced *8^ an? one iving my customers money and my trade V1?aing^ is no ice. ;ill grows, and remember yorr interests WESLEY CROUT, WILLIAM CROUT, ill always be locked alter by P* S. CROUT. W. D. CROUT, N. S. CROUT. July 29.1903?41 pd. F. W. KINARD, P The Licensed Diuggist, F0LET5H0NEMAR *EESVILLE, - - S. C. for chUdreas *afe> tar9u xoopiat? Tasteless Chill Tonic 1 Average Annual Sales over One and a Half MOMon I merit appeal to you ? No Cere, No Pay. 50c. I le is a Tea Cent# package of Grove's Black Root# Liver Pills. J ? June 14, 1903?ly, FlTZMAURICE FlTZMAURICE [)ry Goods, Clothing and Furnishings, 1704 AND 1706 MAIN STREET, :OLUMBI^, - - - S. C. Trt finr PriAtiflc in TeYinaton: When in need of anvthinr in our line would be cdad >r your sake for you to give us a call lor Spring Goods. These goods are very much dvanced in price, but lortunatelv we had bought before the rise in price and we will be ble to sell at old prices. This is' not idle talk, and to be plain we haven't time for anybing like that. If you want to get treated right call and see us for your wants. There i no house in Columbia better able to take care of you than we are. With all kinds of ice goods at our command. EXTRA SPECIAL. BOY'S CLOTHIXG. 000 yards 36-inch Percale at 5c. worth 8$. 100 Boy Suits, all wool, at $1.50, sold at S2. 000 yards Lt. Prints 4c. sold at 5c, 100 Boy guitS) auwooit ?2.00, sold at $3.50, 0,000 yds, 4-4 Sea Island at 5c., sold at6J. cjqq 6eparate Pants at 25c. to 50c. CO pieces of Fig. Lawns at 5c., would be ATMI.,A cheap at sj. CLOTH INC FOR MEN. cases of Ladies Ribbed Vest at 5c. each. From $5.00 to $12 50 you can make the 00 separate Skirts for rainy day or general ^est ^^tion to be had anywhere. With