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The Lexington Dispatch. WedQesday, December 9, 1903. PENCIL AND SCISSORS Wayside Notes Gathered Here and There by a Dispatch Man. Beg killing time. 12c is bringing cotton to market. As Christmas draws near business increases. Jack Frost looks very white these mornings. Sleet and rain last night and this morning.. Eggs are bringing 35c per dozen at this market. For Caristmas bargains read our advertising columns. Visit the Bazaar and see what ia in stock for Christmas. Mr. Wm. Hendrix was in town Saturday and called in to Bee us. Lieut J. S. Hook, of Eastover, was in town Monday on business. Oar old brother fisherman, Mr. Jake Dreher, was in town yesterday. v " See notice in this iBsue of John W. Fry about bridge contracts to let Mr. D E. Ballentine has moved in his new dwelling, over bis store in town. Just arrived, another lot of Tennessee hogs for sale at 6?c, by P. H. Oorley. On account of it being so cold last Sunday night there was no preaching in town. / Whea you come to town don't forget to call at this office and pay for your paper. Oar friend, Mr. J. J. Gannon, of Rigbtwell, paid our office a call yesterday. . Mrs. Martha A. Corley is having her heme, on upper Main street, neatly paioted. Mr. Jake R)berts, the efficient clerk of Ljrick & Ljwrance, was on our streets Monday. Mr. Ed. Barre has accepted a portion as Lamber Receiver for the Southern Railway. The taxes collected to date amount to about $12,000, leaving a balance of $41 000 to be collected. Mr. T. W. Long while in town Monday on business did not fail to make us a pleasant call. Hon. Banks L. Caughman was in town among friends Saturday and we were *?lad to orasD his hand. " r t O A. Hon. E. L. Asbill, of Leesville. one of our legal lights, was in town Monday on professional business. Col. D. T. B3n\ one of our first subscribers and always prompt, called in Monday and renewed his paper. Enoch Swygerfc, the good man that he is, and not coming to towD, Bent his dues to the printer Monday. Mr. R W. Boatwright, son of the late A J. Boatwright,'of Bitesburg, was in town on business last Thursday. Auditor Derrick publishes his appointments in the county to take tax returns for the fiscal year 1904:, in this issue. Special bargains are now being offered by M. R Hartley & Co., in clothing, bate, shoes and gents, furnishings. Geo. S. Drafte Judge of Probate, will order a final discbarge of the estate of W. P. Bowers on the 7th day of January, 1904. Mr. Sam Steele has purchased the store ana stock of Mr. R I. N. Hicks t on lower Main street near the Lexington Manufacturing Co. Mr. W. Crosson Sease, our friend and live correspondent from the Hollow creek section, was in town Monday and dropped in to see us. Mr. James A. Wessinger, of Hiltcr, j was in town Friday on business and j called in and renewed bis paper. He is one of our prosperous farmers and a good citizen. Mr. Samuel B. George has been elected Noble Grand and Mr. W. P. Boof Vice Grand of Dixie Lodge, No. 52,1. 0. O. F. The other officershave not yet been appointed. Annie Thomas has applied to the I Hod. Geo. S. Drafts to grant her Letters of Adminnistration of the Estate of William Thomas on the 22ad day of December next. You will hud sterling silver, cut. glass, jewelry, watches, chains, rings and numerous other articles to make a nice Christmas present at P. H. Lachicott6 & Cj's., Columbia. Mr Cyrus L Shealy ha3 been in town several days assisting his brother, Mr. Frank W. Shealy, in getting things up in the Treasurer's office since his trip out in the county. When you go to the city of Columbia to buy hardware, farming imDlements, blacksmith and wheel & Wright's material, be sure to call and see T. B. Aughtry & Co., before you purchase. Col. D. T. Barr was the silver tongued auctioneer fet some of the public sales Monday and made the Gartman property, and the real estate of the late Daniel Drafts bring high prices. Capt. Jake Bickley, portly and sassy, was on our streets Monday. He reports the chain gang in healthy condition and that they are doing some good work on the roads. The gang is now near Wyses Ferry. Samuel B. George, as Administrator of the estate of Bosa, Sallie and Elizabeth Amick, has applied to Judge Geo. S. Drafts for a final discharge of said estate on the 2nd day January, 1904.' . In the fall when you sell your cotton, especially when it brings 11 or 12 cents, is the time for you to buy a nice buggy or a wagon. T. B. Aughtry & Co., of Columbia, has them r?hfl?n snnnah tn euifc vour Docket r ?~o ? j ?. book. The Grand Lodge of A. F. M. is now in session in Charleston, Thos. L. Harman represents Lexington Lodge in that body while P. I Pawl represents Boylston Lodge, of the Bams fraternity. Col. George Bell Timmerman is attending court at Saluda this week, and will, it is eaid, partake of "chicken fixings and turkey doings." He will also view the political field for future consideration. We were glad to have a call from Mr. John Shealy, of Little Mountain, last Friday. He is an old war comrade and brought his subscription to the Dispatch. There is an old fellow feeling between all old Confeds'that time can only destroy. "So mote it be." ? > Christmas Holiday Excursion Bates?Seaboard Air Line Bailway. On account of the Christmas Holi days, the Seaboard Air Line Railway will sell tickets from all stations to all points East of the Mississippi and South of the Ohio and Potomac, Rivers incuding Washington, D. C., St. Louis, Mo., and intermediate points to St. Louis on the Southern Railway, Louisville & Nashville, Illinois Central and Mobile & Ohio Riilroads, at rate of one and one-third first class fares, plus twenty-five cents for the round trip. Dates of sale are December 23, 24, 25,39,31,1903 and January 1, 1904, with final return limit January 4, 1904 Upon presentation and surrender of certificate signed by the superintendent, principal or president of schools and colleges, tickets will be sold to students and teachers at above rates on December 16, to 22, 1903, with final limit of January 8, 1904. The Seaboard is the short line between the north and south, and nnorafoa hlo ^oilo vaotiVinlarl V^/WAHVVg V4UUJ T UOWlUUiUU limited trains with through Pullman sleepers, and first class dining car service. For specific rates, detailed information, etc, call on Seaboard agents, or address Jos. W. Stewart, Traveling Passenger, Agent, Columbia, S. C. Professonal Notice. During my brief absence from Lexington Dr. J. P. Drafts has kindly consented to attend my patients, and render such professional assistance as may be needed. He will be in my office periodically as he may be enabled to arrange. Any calls for such services may be left with Dr. J. E. Kaufmann at the drug store. J. J. Wingard, M. D. Dec. 8:b, 1903. Feed pale girls on Scott's Emulsion. We do not need to save all o the reasons why Scott's Emulsion restores the strength and flesh and color of e:oocl health to those who suffer from sick blood. The fact that it is the best preparation of Cod Liver Oil, rich in nutrition, full of healthy stimulation is a suggestion as to why it does what it does. Scott's Emulsion presents Cod Liver Oil at its best, fullest in strength, least in taste. Young women in their " teens " are permanently cured of the peculiar disease of the blood which shows itself in paleness, weakness a^ d nervousness, by regular treatment with Scott's Emulsion. It is a true blood food and is naturally adapted to the cure of the blood sickness from which so mam^young women -" suffer. We will be glad to send a sample to any sufferer. r? swre P'c*ure the form of a label is on the aft ^7aPp;r of every bottle of jBg SCOTT & BOWNE. 409 Pearl St., New York. The County Commissioner* have wisely acted on the recommendation of the grand jury, in purchasing metal vault furniture for the court records, and books, and for the safety of the old Equity Court records, now iu the grand jury room. Ten Thousand Churches In the United States have used the the Longman & Martinez Pure Paints. Every church will ba given a liberal quantitv whenever they paint. Duu t pay ?1 50 a gallon for Lin seed oil (worth 00 cents) which you do when you buy thin paint in a can with a paint label on it S and G m?ike 14, therefore when you want fourteen gallons of paint, buy only eight gallons of L. & M, and mix six gallons of pure linseed oil with it. You need only four gallons of L & M paint, and throe gallons of oil mixed therewith to paint a good sized bouse. Houses painted with these paints never grow shabby, even after 18 years. These celebrated paints are sold by W. P. ROOF, 8?34 Lexington, S C. ?HAS ARRIVED AT? THE BATAAKi WE Have received our Christmas Toys, Dolls, Chinaware, Glassware, i Novelties, Yankee Notions, Sic. Y'ou \ can find anything in this stock to | please the little folks, as well as the ! older ones. We have one of the nicest lines of all kinds of presents we have ever had. Don't miss seeing them before you buy. Things to Eat. Also you can find Eatable Christmas Goods, such as fancy and plain candies, crackers, fruits, raisins, nuts, figs, and anything you want in this line of goods. Don't buy your Christmas before you visit the Bazaar. Everything marked at the very lowest price. THE 15A/AAR, WILL BE FOUND . fT 855Sr_.A / ' ;.t'.-t1 - . k.? 1 -r ."t ftfe'm ' jaffiykJ? $ 1 - | "' ' j * ' ! 1 -.'x . i ! !^&i J>r- -v.*-- 'for::. u& ! ' .' -f' '~"L sr?-; T^OSiii !>i I ' ' ? -s> M "7/ ^ i OLD HICKORY WAGONi of our coui Gregory=Rh< 1115 PLAIN STEEET February 14?ly. ^.^VJT r^TT"0 omr U XV OXV. Is complete in every Department a] tecl. Our motto is to please you Lowest Prices. Call and we not better, Bargains than; EVER OFFERED IN y/a P R( LEXINGTON. ML ^ ' a?^N OPSee the STAR Buggy jC? jl CHRISTMAS GOODS WE HAVE A FULL LINE OF EVERY THING TO US AND YOU WILL W. F\ J LEXINGTON, BARGAINS IN $8 Solid Osk Bureaus F. B. Glass 393*24. 1 00 Dining Chairs,Jcar $5.95. dockers to match, 1 25. 30 Solid Oak Bureaus, F. B. Glass 21x24, 12 00 Folding LouDgts, 88 .'0. { Large Arm Bockers. oal 12 Solid Oak Bureaus, F. B. Glass 24x1:11. 1 K. t^ales 2 50. 0 00 anc $10.00 ; Bed Springs. 1 90. 2 50. 0 Sold Oak Beds. 0 feet liigb 4 20 ' Lace Curtains, 1 00 to 2 ? 5 Solid Oak Beds, 5 feet high, 84 10. ; Stoves all ware cornplel " 4 Solid Oak Beds. 4 feet high, 3 25 i K. Tables, 1 50. 1 75 to " 3 Solid Oak Beds. 3.> teet high, 2 50 J Extension Tables, solid " 2 5? F?P'ar,?t,d8- hgbt.8"d di'k: S2Ja - l.iby Cradles. 1 00. 75c. 3 slat Bark Cane Seat Oak Chairs. C0c. J Goe. 3 slat Back Split Seat Oak Chairs, 50c. i ^lce Mattresses from 1 . 4 50 oak f., 8 Bay Clock, gu ranteed,, 2 90. 1 Sideboards from 9 75 up And lots of other Bargains in Furniture. We want yoi Tl ie Lion Jr" 1231 KAIN, STREET, 01 COLUMBIA, S. C., - - MAIL YOUR ORDERS. WE GU. For Sale. j Noti( 1 JK"> acres of land three miles north I , of Pelion. 30 acres in cultivation: good ' A PERSONS ARE dwelling and out buildings. Also a mule, j -?*- bidden to trespass < wagon, buggy and a milk cow. corn, j undersigned by hunting, fodder and peaviners. For particulars, ap- I way whatever. * 1 'N.S.j ply at once to, . T ,T . David Rish. j ^ k Pel ion, S. C. j i xr ? December 3. 1903.?lwdpd. < \ r. Jbi. J Trespass Notice, j All persons are forbidden to trespass on j November 11 ? l*f> onr lands by taking wood, hunting or in : ; any manner whatever. The law wi 1 be j ? y ~ , iH strictly enforced against all violators of ! ->eaiT preside this notice. j of Ravea, I. T., has Jerome H. Seav, J , . , ... Ilatiie t. tSe?y. I n0?r5 Wltb robblDR December 7, 1903 -4wB ] of 2?5,000. I Grove's Tastele I has stood the test 25 years. Average An I bottles. Does this record of merit appeal t< I Endosed with every bottle is a Tea Cent pac AT OUR PLACE. c <:.> ^ s?"".. ,-: :;.|:;;;..,:.. K, . J. , , | ; 4 '^1; fy i ,1 11ii;,i i j ?'., i |.C: * <f ' >< / .'i-? - ?*? >-.*< "'il: j| ;i 1 >' : \y' Ifi'"' i|?'>?; . * #CC1SfcSS5*, . S are first in the hearts ltrymen, ea ]\Xxile Co., , COLUMBIA, S. C. )CK OF-PCH^ ft acT must be seen to be apprecia with the nicest goods at the promise you as good, if you will find anywhere. ? WAGONS AND GROCERIES. * NUMEROUS TO MENTION. CALL AND SEE , BE PLEASED. ROOF, -- - 8. C. vvrn tTTniftn f? ruiuiiiunA. 0 seat, oak, 85c. j Beautiful Hall Back from G 00 and up. j f*hadts, lots ol them, 23c. was 40c. 10 00. j Shades, and gcod cues, too i, 2 00. j Nice Bed Spreads .large size 98c. was 1 50. 1 5 00. ! Large Heavy Bed Quilts. 1 50 was 2 50. , 3 50 and 3 CO. : See our Lamps, 1 00 was 1 50. 50 per pair. See our Bugs. 20x72, 1 00 was 1 50, ;e, 8*25, *10, and 12 j See our genuine Smyner Bugs, 30x60, 1 98 2 50. j was 2 50. oak, 3 90 to 10 00. ; see our Iron Beds, 3 50 was 5 00. : See our Nice Pictures, 1 00 was 1 50. 10 up. j See our White Bowl and Pitcher. 90c, was 1 25. ir trade and will treat you right. Come to see us. i rnitt Co, ,'POSITS Y, M. C. A.. E. G-. COOK, Manager, ARANTEE SATISFACTION. 3e. Trespass Notice. : HEREBY FOR- ! A LL PERSONS ARE HEKEB1 NOI1'n the lands of the j A tied rot to hunt, fish or trespass in any hskiu" are in any ! manner whatever upon the lands of the j undersigned. The law will positively be 7f?TKf*T\ER 1 enforced ag?inst all violating this notice. 'hfVt v I mrs each.usl jefcoat. ps'ifa; y ! ukbin* b. jefcoat, " 1HEALY, ! H- W KIKKLAND. yjRIOK, i November 7--4w5pd lorick. ! ? t? 'shealyr' 1 For Sale. Eggs and chicks, barred, white and Baff Plymouth Rocks, Blue Aniho Banlr 1 dalusians, and Mottled Anconas; Homing nt ot the uaoh | Buffled ghirt Pigeon8 been, arrested \ For prices, Ac., address, U 11 t ' H. L. M. ROOF. ; the bank 8 safe Brooklond. fv f! ^ October 4JS?2mpd. SS Chill Tonic 1 , jiual Sales over One and a Half Million I a you? No Core, No Pay. 50c. I kage of Grovels Block Root, Uver Pffls. J .