The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, August 26, 1903, Page 4, Image 4
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Wednesday, August 26,1903.
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i Just As We Expected.
The convention, which was called
for last Thursday, the 20th instant,
for the sole purpose of discussing the
good roads problem, turned out to
be a political campaign meeting, just
as we predicted it would be several
weeks ago. Avowed candidates and
candidates who are biding in the
woods were out in full force and
were con9picious by reason of their
fulsome politeness and handshaking
proclivities.
There was a very large attendance
of representative men from nearly
every section of the county who are
taking a deep interest in this good
roads question and who fully expected
that something practical
would result from this interchange
of views and that a movement would
l be inaugurated which would lead to
the temporary, at least, if not permanent
improvement of the public highways
of the county but in this, sad
to relate they were greatly disappointed
on account of too much
v politics and too little business talk
having the element of practicability
mingled with common sense. They
laid their business by for the day
and left their homes, as all patriotic
citizens should do when the material
interest of their county is ? nvolved
to consult together as to the beet
and most economical methods of road
building and road repairing in which
they are so much interested, and their
time was taken up by politicians in
the discussion of political matters,
and the purpose for which the meeting
had been oalled and for which
they had assembled received a setback
from which it will take some
time for it to recover.
There are times for all things, and
the time for the discussion of questions
of a political nature is next year
daring the campaign and the time
for the discussion of any question relating
to the internal improvement of
our county is ever present with us
and should be made the first consideration
of every patriotic son of
Lexington county.
We must confess to our great disappointment
as to the fruitlessness of
good results from the meeting. We
< had expected great things from this
free conference of our people, but in
this, we together with a great many
others, lost faith in the ability of the
convention to attend to business
which called it together.
But we must not give up in diepair
and abandon the movement.
But let us take courage from the
thought that out of disappointment
aDd tribulations and afflictions comes
grand results if we only persevere in
our undertaking. That our people
are in earnest on the subject of good
roads is evidenced by the large num
ber of farmers, and business and
professional men who were present
at the convention last Thursday.
Therefore let us make another effortla
behalf of improved roads. We
would suggest tbat representatives
from the various sections of each
township in the county assemble
with the County Supervisor and
County Commissioners at this place
at a time to meet the convenience of
the people that the whole matter can
be discussed fully and freely from a
purely business standpoint and plans
for working improving and building
public highways be suggested and
adopted.
What says Captain J. H. Counts
and other good roads men to this
proposition ?
The Chapin Meeting.
We took our first summer trip out
in tJb? county last Saturday aDd attended
the barbecue of R W- Frick
& Son, at Chapin. There was a
large crowd present to erjoy the
pleasures of the day. The dispensary
was closed and the crowd consequently
in a good humor and up to
the hour of' our leaving nothing
happened to mar the pleasure of the
occasion. The young people enjoyed
a game of baseball which was wit
nessed by a large crowd of interested
spectators.
At 11 o'clock, Mr. John S. Derrick,
our efficient County Superintendent
of Education, acting as chairman, introduced
Mr. J. Brooks Wingard
who stated that he had come to meet
with the people of that section and
knew of nothing to speak about except
that the good roads question
was being considerably agitated and
he hoped some good would grow out
of the agitation. After making a
very good little speech he closed.
He was followed by Mr. E. U
Shealy, who made some timely remarks
on some of the questions before
the people. He dwelt upon the
road question which he thought
would be one of the main issues in
the next campaign. He opposed tax?
l
ation in any iorm, oecuuse ut?
thought the people were overburdened
with taxes and that they could
bear no more. With the statement
that Senator Tillman was present
and would interest the people, he
closed.
Senator Tillman was introduced
amid applause which showed that he
still held a close place in the affections
of the people of this county.
He commenced by giving an account
of his stewardship, going over his
work as their representative; it was
their cause he was advocating and
their fight he was leading. He related
how he had been invited to deliver
speeches up north and that he
was paid for doing so. It was cutside
and apart from his official duties.
He was well received and was
frequently interrupted by applause.
The crowd would have undoubtedly
been much larger had it been known
for certain that he would have been
rvrcaonf
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The barbecue dinner was fine, the
meats being well cooked and highly
seasoned by Mr. Elias Amick one of
the best cuists in the Fork.
We noticed that crops generally
were in good conditions and we are
glad to say that our people have no
just cause for oomplaint.
Pursuant to a call issued by quite
a number of the prominent citizens
residing in the different sections of
the county a large crowd met in the
court house at this place last Thursday
for the purpose of discussing
the road question and adopting some
plan looking to the improvement of
the public highways of the county.
By request Hon. C. M. Efird
called the meeting to order and upon
motion was made permanent chairman.
Without losing any time in
explanations he introduced as the
first speaker, Hon. A. C. Latimer,
a _ T?: TT_ : 4. _ j cn.i c
tue uuuiur umteu otaitse oeuatur
from this State.
Senator Latimer's plan was to levy
a tax of 5 mills for 5 years, the total
amount to be collected at one time
and the amount so raised to be supplemented
by the national government.
He was followed by Senator Tillman
who favored rock for the Fork,
clay and sand for the central portion
of the county and sand and clay for
the sand hills. The money to be
used on the roads to be provided for
by a bond issue.
Congressman Lever followed on
the lines suggested by Senator Tillman,
bpt opposed government aid
and bond issue.
The meeting then adjourned until
3 p. m., at which hour the people
failed to assemble and the convention
o?uj uuiiiuu r? ituuut avwui^/aouiug
anything.
The farmers are beginning to
reap the reward of their year's toil.
Maj. Charles H. Smith, of Cartersville,
Ga., better known to fame as
"Bill Arp," is no more. He having
passed through the valley and the
shadow of death at his home, "The
Shadows,'' on the evening of August
24th.
Russia's wounded feelings have
been salved over by the Sultan's pie
crust promises, and the fleet of the
Bear has been withdrawn from Turkish
waters. In the meantime the
slaughter of Jews and Christians
goes bravely on under the very
ehadow of Christian enlightenment.
Important DecisionColumbia,
August 14 The right
of trial by jury in a civil case was
passed upon today by the Supreme
court in the case of Pinckuey Green,
which came up from Charleston.
Claim and delivery proceedings, it
seems, were brought against Green
in a magistrate's court and a jury
was demanded. The magistrate refused
to summon a jury unless Green
paid the cost, which amoupted to
about S3, whereupon Green's attorney
paid no attention to further proceedings,
and the magistrate decided
the case against him.
The decision of the Supreme court
states that it is a plain, Bimple case
of the right of trial by jury, and the
l* ? l ? _ ? i l ? * *^ i. l ?
question oi costs ui tnw jury ;s nut to
be entrained. This right is given
by the constitution in civil cases as
well as criminal, and the decision of
the magistrate is reversed, the case
being sent back for a new trial, this
time by jury.
A Georgia Suggestion.
The proposition to establish a rural
police force for the protection of the
people living in the country districts
is meeting with quite general approval
in the South and it is possible
that a force modeled somewhat cn
the plan of the Texas Rangers may
be organized in a number of Southern
States. Judge Emory Speer, of
Georgia, comes out strongly in favor
of the proposition and gives several
well considered reasons for his views.
In some sections of the South the
conditions have become so intolerable
trom the frequency of outrageous
crimes that the families of farmers
are not safe in their homes when unprotected
by men. If it is necessary
to maintain a strong police force to
protect the women and children from
the roaming criminals, the matter of
expense will not be considered, we
are sure, for the safety of women and
children is of first importance ?Sumter
Watchman and Southron.
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the worst and the most deep-seated
cases by enriching, purifying and
vitalizing the blood, thereby giving a
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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
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body and makes the blood red and
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medical advice sent in seal letter.
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Confederate Veteran Gone.
Sunday, August 23, Mr. Philip S.
Kanady, an aged citizen of the Pond
Branch section, died after a very
painful illness of one week. Ee was
a good farmer, for one so old as he,
having reached the age ot 73. He
was a faithful member of Pond
Branch Methodist church. He served
as a true soldier in the war between
the states. "One by one, the
men who wore the grey" are passing
over. Today (Monday) at 10 o'clock
all that is mortal of "Uncle Philip"
will be laid to rest in the Pond
Branch cemetery. His pastor, Rev.
W. S. Henry, officiating.
Oli'n Crout.
August 24, 1903.
PE-RU-NA NECESSARY
TO THE HOME.
A. tetter From Congressman White, of
North Carolina.
Congressman George Henry "White, of
Tarboro,N.C., writes the following letter
to Dr. Hartman in regard to the merits
of the great catarrh cure, Peruna: '
House of Representatives, )
Washington, Feb. 4,1S99. J
Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, O.:
Gentlemen?" I am more than satisfied
with Peruna, and find it to be an
excellent remedy for the grip and catarrh.
/ have used it in my family
and they all join me in recommending
it as an excellent remedy."
Very respectfully,
George H. White.
Mrs. Nannie Wallace, Tulare, Cal.,
President of the Western Baptist Missionary
Society, writes:
"I consider Peruna an indispensable
article in my medicine chest. It is
twenty medicines in one, and has so far
cured every sickness that has been in
my home for five years. I consider it of
special value to weakly women, as it
builds up the general health, drives out
disease and keeps you in the best of
health."?Mrs. Nannie Wallace.
If you do not derive prompt and satisfactory
results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a
full statement of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable advise
gratis.
Address Dr. Harfman, President of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
Ohio.
Mr. Vaetine Wessinger was arnorg
the visitors who called on us Thursday.
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written by G. M. HarmaD, editor of
the Dispatch, to the proprietors of
Ramon's Remedies is self explanatory:
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Ramon's Pills; they leave the bowels
and stomach with such pleasant,
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1 handle a complete line of
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LEXINGTON, S. C.
Dispenser Wanted.
Any one wishing the position i
ot Dispenser at Chapin, S C , lor the
unexpired term of John E. Dreher, will
please meet the Board at Lexington on
September 3rd, 1003.
J. W. ADD7, Clerk.
August 24, 1903. 2w43.
Land for Sale.
"TT7E, THE UNDERSIGNED, HEIKS
VV ol Frances D Koon, will oiler for
sale before the court house door in Lexington
cn November 2nd, all that +ract of
land containing 1% acres, more or less,
bounded by lands of George Earg'e, east
by Broad River South by George Sites at d
Y/m. Freshley and west by Mary Meetze.
TERMS?Cash. Purchaser to pay lor
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August 24th, 1903. I0w51.
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SPAKTAITBERG, S. C.
Henry N. Snyder, Litt. D., M. A , Pres
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September 23, 1903. For catalogue
apply to J. A. GAilEWELL,
Secretary.
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FITTING SCHOOL.
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Elegant new building. Careful attention
to individual ?tudent. Board
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by A. M. DuPre,
Heed Master.
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Fcr Sale.
A farm of ninety seres more or less,
uear Ella post office; about 05 acres
open. Good pasture, good water aDd
very good buildings. Also a young
orchard of about 15 acres with about
1000 young trees.
For further particulars and terms
apply to J. H. PPJCE,
July 22, 1903. Ella, IS. C.
For Sale?Desirable Cotton
Stock and Grain Farm.
The Old George Wessinger place,
in Lexington Fork, near St. Thomas
church, 3G5 acret; 165 in cultivation
100 pasture. Well timbered and
watered. Fme for ato^k, cotton or
grain. Easy terms. Apply to
C M. Dempaey,
1811 Main street,
44 Columbia, S. C.
Leesviile College.
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President.
August 26, 1903 6w47.
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Address ,
GEO. B. CROMER, President.
July 23?tf Newberry, S. C.
WHY ? ? ?
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open and fine farm lands: the balance wooded
with some timber: good dwelling and
outbuildings with a plentiful supply of fine,
pure water, located in Lower Fork of Lexington
county, on the Spring Hill road about
five miles from Colnrnoia fcnown as the
Isaiah Hultiwanger Place.
ALSO,
I will also sell my property and mercantile
business in the 'lovii ol' Lexington.
r or terms, ere., w ?
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Lexington, b. C.
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