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? ???BPMM?1B The Lexington Dispatch. Wednesday, November 4, 1903. The Brookland Charge. From a very interesting historical sketch entitled. "Methodist Missions in Columbia, which appeared in "The State" Thursday, of last week we make the following extract which will doubtless be of interest to cur Methodist friends in and around Brookland. "For a long time there was a very small settlement where the town of New Brookland now stands. As early no fcho nrrmpr Ant.hnriHes Wfirfi petitioned to locate a postcffice there Early in 1894 the large duck mill near the foot of Gervais street began operations, the houses for th8 operatives having been built among the pines which covered the hillsides across the river. From that time the new town filled up rapidly, not only with mill operatives, but with merchants, carpenters, mechanics and men of other pursuits. The present population approximates 2,500. In 1891 Rev. Geo. H. Pooser, then in charge of 6ome missions in and around Columbia, began preaching twice a month at the newly erected Brookland academy, in which building religious services were also conducted by representatives of other denominations. The Sunday school maintained there for several years ' was a union one. In 1892 Brother Pooser suggested to his small but now organized church the erection of a house of worship. The number of Methodists in the straggling hamlet was not V - L J J L ? large enougu toieou uiuuu exjcuuragument to the undertaking, yet a beginning was made. Tee late John R. ShuLer gave a tract of land, the cornerstone, donated by Brother F. H. Hyatt, was laid in February of that year, and soon an unceiled and uncomfortable house was ready for occupancy. The brother who hauled the first load of material to be used in its construction is still a member of the church. At the end of the year 1902 there were 34 or 35 members enrolled. The pastorate of Rev. J. E. Beard strengthened the infant church, but during the later period it suffered very much. However, the pastorate of Rev. "W. B. Baker, which lasted three years, witnessed unusual development. Under his faithfub ministry there were many conversions and accessions. In 1901, a revival meeting resulted, among other things, in the accession oi about 100 members. During this and the following year the building was considerably enlarged and improved so that it is now both comfortable and commodious. The charge is out of debt and some much needed improvements are being made. Almost from its organization till 1900 Brookland was connected with the Green Street church, but during that year, with a church taken from the Lexington circuit, it was a part of the Brookland and Hebron charge. In 1901 it was again a part of the Green Street and Brookland charge, but in December of that year was set apart as a separate work. The present membership of 260 is much larger than that of any other denomination in the village. The Sunday school, the beginning of which dates from the first occupancy of our own church building, numbers 190 officers and pupils. The super intendent, Brother G. B. Gibson, has not been absent from his post of duty more than five or six times in as many years. There is a weekly prayer meeting; and there are also two missionary societies connected with the church. The following is a list of pastors from the organization to the present time: 1891-92, Geo. H. Pooser; 1893, J. E. Beard; 1894-95, W. H. Kirton; 1896 98- W. B. Baker; 1899, J. E. Mahaffey; 1900, C. D. Mann; 1901, TG* T\ 1 QflO flQ 'Tnotcr Snocr X/* ULUlDUJJi JL</V4 KJKJy Jw VOW* NZJs/VV* Obituaries. Lenora Ann Porfch died October 15tb, 1903, aged 32 years, 6 months and 21 days. She was first a member of the Baptist church and afterwards became a member of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran church to which she remained a consistant member to the end of her life. She married Martin H. Porth, December 4th, 1887. This union was blessed with four sons and two daughters, one being dead. She leaves many friends and relatives to mourn her untimely departure, but their loss is, we believe, her eternal gain. Her remains were laid to rest in St. Peter's cemetery with appropriate service by her pastor. J. A. C. James Weldon Kaminer, was born September 30, 1860, and died October 14, 1903. Aged 43 years, 14 days. He was baptized in infancy and united with St. Peter's (Meetze't) Evangelical Lutheran church in youth. He married Miss Pauline Calk, December 4, 1883, to them were born 2 sons and 4 daughters. One daughter and wife preceded him to the spirit land. April 17th, 189S, he married Miss Lizzie Franklow. He leaves to mourn his death a kind and loving wife, 2 sons and 3 daughters and many relatives and friends. The prosperity of his church and Sunday school was very dear to him. Truly a kind husband, father, citizen and neighbor is gone. His funeral was conducted by his pastor, R9V. J. A. Cromer, and his body laid to rest in St. Peter's cemetery. May the Lord comfort and direct the bereaved. J. E. R. Kyzer. There is more Catarrh in this Bection of the country than all other diseases put together, and until the last few years was supposed to be incurable. For a great many years doctors pronounced it a locai disease and prescribed local remedies, and by constantly failing to cure with local treatment, pronounced it incurable. Science has proven catarrh to be a constitutional disease and therefore requires constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co , Toledo, Ohio, is the only constitutional cure on the market. It is taken internally in doses from 10 drops to a teaspoonful. It acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. They offer one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure. Send for particulars and testimonials. Address, F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, 0. Sold by druggists, 75c. Hall's Family Pills are the best. Funds Returned. Between $4,000 and $5,000 of the pension fund has been returned to the comptroller general this year against about $1,900 last year. The large amount returned is due to the prumpiiieaB ui llio uieriis ui uuurib iu returning unpaid pensions, which is very gratifying to the comptroller general. Requests have been received from applicants for a special meeting of the pension board for those whose names were got placed upon the list, but, as stated, according to a ruling of the attorney general this cannot be allowed. The report of pensions seems to grow more voluminous each year. The comptroller general states that the work of this department has been very satisfactory this year, as the county boards have endeavored in every way to co-operate with the state pension board, and many undeserving pensioners have been dropped from the roll. The Salve that Seals Without leaving a scar is DeWitt's. The name Witch Hazel is applied to many salves, but DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is the only Witch Hazel made that contains the pure unadulterated witch hazel. If any other Witch Hazel Salve is offered you it is a counterfeit. E. C. DeWitt invented Witch Hazel Salve and DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is the best salve in the world for cuts, burns, bruises, tetter or blind, bleeding, itching and protruding piles. Sold by all druggists. T7. C. V. Reunions. The delegates to the U. C. V. meeting, held in Columbia, Wednesday night of fair week, after a long discussion, decided that they would not designate any permanent place for their annual reunions, but would meet at different places from time to time. Charleston it is thought will be the next place for the re-union. f Saved His Life. J. W. Davenport, WiDgo, Ky., ' writes, Jane 14, 1902: *'1 want to tell you I believe Ballard's Snow Liniment saved my life. I wa9 under the treatment of two doctors, and ' they told me one of my lung9 was entirely go ie, and the other badly affected. I also had a lump in my side. I don't think that I could have lived over two months longer. I was induced by a friend to try Ballard's Rnnw Tiinimpnt. Thp first nnnlioa tion gave me great relief; two fifty cent bottles cured me sound and well. It is a wonderful medicine and I recommend it to suffering humanity.5' 25c, 50c, $1.00. Sold by The Kaufmann Dreg Co. Burned to Death. Under the above heading a writer in the Dillion Herald throws out the following timely suggestion: "The above is tbe heading we see in so many county papers every winter. Seldom you read of any children beiDg burned in towns and cities. Why ? Beoause fenders and wire screens are used. If you are too poor to pay for one, then put a bent iron rod about the fire place. This will save much suffering and deformity. A man is a fool who will make no Drovision against fire in the fire Dlace 1 o 1 with children in the home. He is responsible who from carelessness allows his child to die aDy such way. A word to the wise is sufficient, but a fool despises instruction, says the Bible." A Dozen Times A Night. Mr. Owen Dunn, of Benton Ferry, W. Va., writes: "I have had kidney and bladder trouble for years, and it became so bad that I was obliged to get up at least a dozen times anight. I never received any permanent benefit from any medicine until I tried Foley's Kidney Cure. After using two bottles, I am cured." The Kaufmann Drug Co. Bridges to Have Draws. Official notice has been received from the U. S. war department to the effect that an order has been issued for the bridges spanning the Savannah river at Augusta, Ga., to have draws placed in them, and for the bridges to be open for operation with the draws, not later than the first day m -r r\r. ~ mi Ml ot January, iyuo. xnis win necessitate tbe tearing away of the old South Carolina and Georgia bridge; cutting the centre of the new steel bridge for tho draw, and cause the reconstruction of the city bridge at Centre street to admit a draw and placing of a draw in the North Augusta bridge, that steam boats on the river may reach the city warf. Broke Into His House. S. Le Quinn, of Cavendish, Vfc., was robbed of his customary health by invasion"of Chronic Constipation. When Dr. King's New Life Pills broke into his house, his trouble was arrested and now he's entirely cured. They're guaranteed to cure, 25c., at the Kaufmann Drug Co. Buried in Cotton. 1 Earnest, the 11-year-old son of Mr. t John D. H. Kinard of Newberry county, met with a horrible death Thursday. The four little Kinard boys had gone to the cotton house, as they j usually did every day, to. play. Earnest was the oldest child. It is supposed the children were playing hide and seek and that Ernest fell into a hole about four feet deep, . which he had dug in the pile of cotton. When taken out it was found that the breath had left the body. The neighbors were -called in and every effort was made to restore the boy to life, but all to no avail. ? Home and Farm. We are pleased that the arrangements have been renewed with the Home and Farm, whereby we can fnrni?h tVna farm ioumal in club with the Dispatch for 12 months at $1.25 for both papers. The Dispatch * will furnish you with the home news, while the Home and Farm will give you interesting information regard- | ing farm and household work. Cash in advance. ?iff?I TO SELL YOU YOUR FALL SUIT. OUR STOCK OF Men and Beys Clothing IS COMPLETE. FABRICS IN BLACK. BROW v. GREY AND MIXTURES, AT PRICES THAT ARE RIGHT. "THE JEFFERSON HAT," best at S2 00, S2 50 and $3.00. A fail line of staple Wool and Felts at lowest prices. THE GEO. D. WITT SHOE CO'S. SHOES COMPLETE LINE, MEN. WOMEN AND CHILDREN'S. BEST SHOES IN THE WORLD AT THE LOWEST PRICES. Lexington, S? C. Cook Stoves! Cook Stoves! AT RE5>U EI) PRICES. To reduce our stock we will sell Cook Stoves at a big discount. We mean business. Call and see our variety and orices on all goods, at STANLEY'S CHINA HALL, NEXT DOOR CAROLINA NATIONAL BANK, COLUMBIA, S. C. September 23? 3m, FlTZMAURICE FlTZMAURlCE / 1704 AND 1706 MAIN ST? COLUMBIA, S. C. FALL AID AVIim III IMS. The grandest exposition of Fall and Winter Goods ever brought to Columbia at old prices and less, Read carefully the goods advertised in these columns and we will abide the result. We want you to give us a call, because v/e can be of great benefit in the matter of dollars and cents. Special Bargain Sale of Clothing for Men and Boys. 100 odd coats for men at $2.00, regular price $5.00. 50 odd coat3 for men at $2.50 regular price S7.50. 150 boys ail wool school suits at SI.50, regular price $2.50. 300 Boys' school suits all wool double breasted. The most durable suit ever offered to the trade. DRY GOODS SPECIALS?3,000 yards MEN'S UNDERSHIRTS ?50 dozen of half wooi,Dress Goods at 10c., 30 inches double brested fleece lined undershirts and real value at 15c. drawers at 95c. for the suit. No cold will HENRIETTAS-50 pieces 3S-inch wool t0^cb^?^ have tflese* Henriettas, ail colors, at 25c. special LADIES VEsTS 100 dozen ladies' ribbed vests at 12*c. each, real value at 20c. OUTING?100 pieces 27-inch Outings, pEINXS-5U0 pieces of the best celiat 5c. the yard, regular price ic. coeg a[ ^ They are worth GJc. SEA ISLAND?5 ,000 yards 36-inch BLANKETS?100 pairs of all wool at by the piece or 5c. the yard to close, blankets at $2.95, real value at $4 00. _1W ? . . . , , CLOTHING DEPARTMENT ?We have JEANS?30 pieces school boys Jeans g Harman in charge of our Ctothat 12?c. the yard, ing Department who will be glad to see his ^.-rvrtr, .11 1 1 ui n Lexington friends. He will treat them * CAPES. CAPES All wool double Capes fairiy, We have an elegant line of clothit $1 each, real value at $1.50. j0g bargain prices. MONEY LOST is money paid for cheap shoddy furniture. Why not go to JONES & WILLIAMS where iyou can get good furniture for the price usually charged for the shoddy kind. They sell Chairs, Mattresses, Springs, Bed Room Suites, l_)i t? r\ ri "o, I JT iUtUiCS, V^JLUUiVIS, Stoves, Sideboards, Bureaus, Beds, "Washstands. Chairs, Rockers, Window Shades, Chamber Sets, n fact nearly everything needed by housekeepers. Don't miss the place, 1213 Main street, next to Columbia Theatre, jast as you turn into Main street irom Gervai?. Jones & Williams, 1213 MAIX STREET, COLUMBIA, S. C. ' ?a??????KB? C. M. Efird. F. E. Drekeb. EFIRD & DREHER, Attorneys at Law, LEXINGTON, C. H., S. G. WILL PEACTICE IN ALL THE Courts. Business solicited. One member ot the firm will always be at office, Lexington, S. C. una 17?Gin. D8, E, J, ETHE8EDGE, SURGEON DENTIST, LEESVILLE, S. C. umce next door below post office. Always onhand. February 12. EDWARD L. ASBILL, Attorney at Law, LEESVILLE, S. 0. Practices in all the Courts. Business solicited. Sept 30?6m. Albert M. Boozer, Attorney at Law, COLUMBIA, 8. C. Especial attention given to business entrusted to him by his fellow citizens oi Lexington county. Office: 1316 Main Street, upstairs, opposite Van Metre's Furniture Store. February 28 ?tf. .T. II. FRICK, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Will practice in all the Courts. Office: Hotel Marion, 4th room, second floor. CHAPIN, ------ S. C, Aguust 6. ( ly. i ANDREW CRAWFORD ATTORNEY AT LAW, COLUMBIA, - - - - S. C. PRACTICES IN THE STATE AND Federal Courts, and offera his professional services to the citizens of Lexington County. October 18?ly, WILLIAM W.HAWES, Attorney at Law, NEW BROOKLANC, S. C. Will Practice in all the Courts. Prnmnt. attention given to Collections. Business solicited. September 16?6m. y mm r Will Practice in all Courts, KAUFMANN BUILDING. LEXINGTON, SO { On the 18th day of October, we formed a co-partnership for the practice of law. We will be pleased to receive those having legal business to be attended to at our office in the Kaulmann building at any time. Respectfully. 1 J. Wm.-THURMOND, G. BEL*L TIMMERMAN, October 22, 1902.? ly. _\ <0^,08. Ci J. OLIVEROS, EAR. XOSE Tliroat and Lungs, GUARANTEE Office and Ret?jdence, FIT OF GLASSES 1424 and 1426 Mario^St, March 15-ly. COLUMBIA, S. C. ^ Dr. P. H. Shealy, DENTIST, LEXINGTON, - S. C. Office Up Stairs in Roof's Building, JAMES HARMAN, i IDEITT^IL. STJ^O-EO^T LEXINGTON, S, C., (Office in rear of the Court House.) INFORMS THE PUBLIC THAT IfiE will be in his office every Friday for the purpose of doing dental work in all, its branches. March 19, 1902. ly. lbs Leading 5porting Weekly ia-r^-a <*st. .v.r.vl^r. ,^y i,'"i<i ? SENS $1.C0 aho get the POLICE GAZETTE j for 13 WEEKS ano a Sporting Book FREE, premium list mailed free on application. Richard K. Fo*. N. Y. City. J ' 1