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The Lexington Dispatch, LEXINGTON. 8. C.. (SUBSCRIPTION KAT.L8: One Year $1.00 8ix Months 50 Three Months 25 ADVERTISING RATES. Regular Advertising,;* first insertion, 75 cents per inch; each insertion thereafter, 50 cents per inch, ljocai notices, 5 cents per line each insertion; no local accepted for less than 25 cents lor first insertion. Obituaries. Tributes of Respect In Memonam, Resolutions of Respects, Cards of Thanks, are charged for at the rate of one half cent a word for every word over 100. The cash must invariably accompany the copy. In sending copy count the words and send one-half a cent for each word over one hundred. 1 his rule will in no case and under no circum stances be deviated from. Marriage notices inserted free and are soKcted. Sates lor contract advertising will be cheerfully furnished on application Anonymous communications will receive no attention Rejected manuscript will not be returned unless accompanied by tamps for tne purpose. Changes of all regular advertisements allowed once a month and all additional feanges charge for extra. All changes and new advertisements must be in not later than Monday afternoon. For any further information call on or address. & M. HARMAN. Editor and Publisher. Wednesday, January 6. 1904. Ja8t a word about the matter of electing another Dispensary Commissioner. Hon. H. H. Cram, who has been at the head of the liquor department of our State for several terms past has decided not to offer for re election again, notwithstanding the fact that great pressure is feeing brought to Jbear to influence ? fein to accept the place for one more term. Mr. Crum has given imminent satisfaction and we cannot And his superior in the State. He is a thorough business maD, and has the confidence and esteem of the people throughout the State. We shall be sorry to see him retire, if indeed he will. Among those who are prominently spoken of in connection with the place for another term are Representative Tatum, from our sister county, Orangeburg, aud Capt. W. J> Black, head book-keeper at the ^ penitentiary. Either of these genk ttAlHAA ornnl/t no /{niikf rln tocl 1 of the bead of tbe dispensary affiirs. . Mr. Tatum bae for years been a very able representative from Orangeburg oouafcy, and while io tbe Legislature be has been a valuable member of the lower bouse. His record there is an enviable one. He is a man whose judgment and business ability are sound. Just tbe kind of man to rely on when we come , i) deal with plain, common sense business propositions. He has been \ successful with bis own business 'affairs, and tbat, in our opinion, is tbe. kind of man to handle other people's business. Ospt. Black, too, would make us a safe man. He is clean in bis dealings with other people, and is a man of high integrity. He has been an active legislator and his services in that body were highly appreciated by his associate members. We 6hall watch with a great deal of interest the result of this election and we >migbt say, with a great deal of ^pleasure, because we expect from the .material now in the field that we will have a worthy successor of Mr. Crum should his friends decide to viJlow him to retire, 'Oa Monday there were a number of our citizens in town who were here for various reasons, many of whom did not forget their obligations with the printer. Ail busiress people appreciate promptness, as it is aDecpssity to any successful business. It shows that our efforts to famish a good, home paper are thus Bubstantially recognized by a large majority of our people, and we wish to thank each of our old and new subscribers for tbeir promptness and Jjgr their words of praiee and appropriation. Of course we have pome who are careless and are still behind ""^%/wiib os for their paper, bat we trust, J* ioside of the next month, that til S^p" will come forward and settle. Durgjfticg.tbe new year we propose to take b|& BO backward step, but to improve ^ sod move forward with every opporiuoity, locking to our own business Jp inecess, and to labor constantly for -. lb? welfare, upbuilding and prosperof our town and county. We extend cur best wishes to each Mid all for a 5 ear of prosperity and ? happiness. Io discussing ihe benefits of navigation on the Cougaree the Chamber of Commerce of Columbia recently have about concluded that when the water connection is assured lower freight rates will be secured and goods, etc, may be shipped to Columbia direct from northern ports and distributed there. "The Chamber of Commerce realizing that something must be done, and done quickly, has been in correspondence with the owners of sev ? ? eral river steamer?, sucn as must oe used on the Congaree. Three definite propositions have been picked from among a large number, and it is practically certain that a choice will be made from one of these. The river is now in good shape for navigation as can be seen by the last report made by the government engineers, and any boats of light draught can make the trip. It is the purpose of the Chamber, if possible, to have a steamer running by February 15th of this year." The Beech Island Farmers Club, of Barnwell county, in a recent meeting endorsed a proposition to go before the legislature and advocate the manufacture of fertilizers by the State and to have same controlled pretty much as the liqaor business. | It will be remembered that Mod. M. L. Asbill advocated a similar scheme in a campaign in this county and made the effort in the House, but the idea did not seem so be popular at that time. We are sanguine of the election of our youDg friend John Bell Towill as a member of the Board of Directors of the State Dispensary. No better man could be selected and here's to your administration, brother John. The Trustees of Newberry college will meet in Columbia on the 12th inst. to elect a President for that college to succeed Dr. George B. Cromer resigned. The Lutheran Visitor, which has been published in Newberry since 1881 has moved their office to Columbia and hereafter it will be issued from that city. President Roosevelt has seDt to the Senate the nomination of Wm. H. Taft, of Ohio, to be Secretary 1 of War. The Good Roads Convention of South Caroiina will be held in Columbia the 19th inst. The man who is blind to his own interests usually has four eyes for his neighbor's affairs. Pity the poor bachelor who found the usual bole in his stocking Christmas morning. ; Cures Blood Poison, Cancer, Ulcers. If you have offensive pimples or eruptions, ulcers on any part of the body, aching bone6 or joints, falling hair, mucous patches, swollen glands, skin itches and bum, sore lips or gums, eating, festering sores, sharp gnawing pains, then you suffer from serious blood poison or the beginnings of deadly cancer. You may be permanently cured by taking Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. B.) made especially lo cure the worst blood and skin diseases. Heals every sore or ulcer, even deadly cancer, stops all aches and pains and reduces all swellings. Botanic Blood Balm cures all malignant blood troubles, such as eczema, scabs and scales, pimples, running sores, carbuncles, scrofula. Druggist, $1.00. To prove it cures, sample of Blood Balm sent free and prepaid by writing Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga. Describe trouble and free medical advice sent ir sealed letter. Charter Granted. A charter bas been issued to the L. D. Cullom company of Batesburg to do a general merchandise business. Capital $20,000. The officers of the concern are president. L. D. Cullum; vice-president, J. C. Cullum; treasurer, L. D. Cullum. Near GadseD, Ala, a man named Parson, who raised a disturbance at a Christmas tree, was killed by Santa Claus, in the person of a man named Lockhart. I Hilton Notes. To the Editor of the Dispatch: My pen has been silent for sorrc time, not thRt I have ceased to re member and appreciate the Editoi of the Dispatch and his paper, bul from the fact that I have so much tc do and think about, that I unavoidably neglected to do a great manj things that I ought to have done. I have changed my place of reei deDce, gone into business at Cilia "teaching the young idea how tc shoot," and made ifiy home at Hil ton. The old coon has been trailed, the old cooq has been housed, tbe olc coon has been c*ged, and at present whether kept as a curiosity or pel report ceases to determice. I shall ever remember and appre ciate the people cf the South Fork I made many friends and leave there with regret?weil, so it is, thing* both aminate and inaminate are con stantly changing, nothing remains stationary. I like my rew place of business as well aB my home, very much. ] can stand in my school house dooi and Bee the spot where tbe old homestead used to stand and where just sixty seven years ago I came into existence. A little nearer just to tbe right of the road is the old family burying ground. Among e growth of pines lies my old grand mother, uncles, aunts, cousins, Ac.. all goDSh over the river these manj years?the last to be put there wag my mother. The disposal of mj body after death has never bothered me. I was satisfied that there would be somebody to look after it but a short time ago I visited the old graveyard and all at once it seemed that I would rather be laid there after I died than anywhere else, of course I ain't particular, just suit convenience and it will be all right with me. Ia this section live the Coogler's, Meetz's, Bookman's Loriek's, Harris, Eleczer's, Koon's, whose name mark the colonial history of .Id Lexington county, they are all plain, kind and genial people? God-fearing and make a fellow feel as if he knew them always. Prayer meetings are conducted twice every week, Sunday and Wednesday nights, and your humble servant has been present on several occasions, and the number of per sods present and the interest taKen shows they are in earnest. Truly, nothing is better than pure unadulterated religion in this world?it will do to live by and you may bet your bottom dollar it will do to die by. As for the citizens of Hilton, I have only got acquainted with a few, and they are just the same as the citizens generally in Lexington county?all right. The Widowers Combined Club of South Fork, has met with a mishap. Matrimony has entered its ranks and snatched away two of its number, the oldest and the youngest members. The club met a few days ago ?all the members were present. The Hon. R. B. Barr presided, assisted by his corps of lieutenants, Geo. F. Leitzsy and Frank Lorick. It was resolved, 1st. That we, the members of the South Fork Widowers Combined Club deplore the loss of our members and feel 6ad over it, yefc we are consoled with the reflection that what is our loss is their gain. 2nd. Resolved, that we highly appreciate the words reported to us when cur oldest member passed over the Rubicon. It was "tell the boys good bye" with a smile of serenity on his countenance. 3rd. Resolved, that a blank page of our roll book be left for each of them and their names be inscribed thereon with date of their marriage. 4>b. Resolved, that the meeting be now adjourned until called together agaiu by cur Captain, R. B Barr. So closes the chapter : "Let the dead past bury its dead, Live, live, for only the future." Your humble eeiv-int had the pleasure of being present on the 23c inst., at the residence of Mr. Carro Bookman and witnessed the mar riage of Mr. Bookman's daughter Mies Minor, to Mr. Mclotyre. The groom and his beautiful bride lefi on the train from Irmo in the after noon for a visit to the home of th< groom in North Carolina. May the smiles of him who pre sides over all be ever with you is the prayer of your humble friend. H. A VENERABL : CURED B r L Pe-ru-na is a Catarrhal Tense > Especially Adapted to the Declining Powers of Did Age. In old ap- tin* mucous membranes become thickened and partly lose their function. This leads to partial loss of hearinjr. ? smell and taste, ;.s well as digestive clis) turbanees. IVruna corrects all this by its specific operation 011 all the mucous membranes or the hody. j One bottle will convince anyone. Once i . used and Peril na Ix-comes a life-long ^ atand-by wiih old and young. [ Strong and Vigorous at the Age of j , i El?hty-ci?ht. ; Rev. J. X. Parker, Uiiea, X. Y., writes:! "In June, 1901, I lost my sense of hear- j ' ing entirely. My hearing had been i somewhat impaired for several years, i but not so much effected but that I could ; hold converse with my friends; but in j 1 June, 1901, my sense of hearing loft me j , so that I could hear no sound whatever, j I was also troubled with rheumatic pains ' in my limbs. I commenced taking Pe- j 1 runa and now my hearing is restored as i good as it was prior to June. 1901. My j rheumatic pains are all gone. I cannot j1 speak too highly of Per una, and now i Ask your druggists for a fret NEW YORK II BATBSBU FALL ANNO' Wo are pleased to announce that our New ] i is the most complete we have ever shown. N shal out 8Qch a nest of sterling valnes. Both 1 bargains. We are always on the hunt for bar lor us. This season we have had a happy mee Price is the most potent and powerful argui ' that it is utterly impossible lor any store to c ; is no need for extra friils of language, high s express the genuineness of the bargains we 1 No misrepresentation?, no misstatements. Y against yours if you care to look A Fev/ Prices t( | Best, Vinegar, 25c : Good Molasses, 10c.: Fine Shreddtd Cccoannt, 3c.: Corned Beet, 10c. 6c : Pork and B^ans. can. 8c.: Tomato 0 Cond-Dsed Milk. 7c,; F.ii?-y Soap. 4c.: 1 Celluloid Starch, 4c : Gee Whizz So? Burners. 5c : Lamp Chimneys 4 xc 4 to 15c ; Riding Spurs, 9c ; Buckets,,15c.: Cedar Buckets. Seives. 4 to 7c : Turpentine La per tottle; Livtr Medicine, 15c ; T size. f>8c ; 2 >c Worm Lozengers, lHc Shoe Polish, he.: Ladies' Pure Linen E binaiion Stationary Package, 4c.: Towels 3c ; Envelopes. 10 packs lor 35c. These ai effering. Come to see us when in Batesburg Shoes! Infants' Soft Sole, 20c.: 1 adies' Pocb?s. 65< . ? ^ . -/. tt; T>..? a ) m . outsoJe. Hue.: wortn a>i nu: jvmg w..m. ? , SI. worth SI.25: 50-inch Ladies'Cloth, 33 1 Black Creek Items. Uncle George Claik is building i him a nice dwelling on his plscf, at Jones1 mill. We understand his family will move as soon as he gets 1 his bouse completed. Orange blossoms, }es, they are 1 scented around here, especially at Steadman. Some time later we will tell you the rest. ; Rev. Evans Hall is again the pasI tor of Oak Grove for this 3ear. Mr. Iiiram Cooke and his young bride from near P<ji:or, are visiting j relatives on Black creek. The young j folks gave them a nice serenade j ! Christmas eve. j Yer,brother Billy, let the negroes j ? go north and live with their pretend- j | | ed brother Hade. 1 j Well, Cbiistmas has come and gone. Church member?, how have ! ] we kept this da> 1 I fear many have j t put the cause to an open shame by - their actions. With best wishes for a successful New Y'ear to tue Dispatch and its } Editor, I ain jours as ever Traveler. E P A. S ^ 0 P 1%J3. JL liJ a \y V PE-RU-NA. i when 88 years old can say it has invgiora^ecl my whole system, i cannot hut think, dear Doctor, that you must feel very thankful to the all loving Father that you have been permitted to Jive, and by your skill be such a blessing as you have been to suffering humanity." -Rev. J. X. Parker. A CkSliop o Letter. T. II. Lomax, P. P., Rishup 2nd Pist. A.M. Ik, of Charlotte, X. writes: " I recommend your Peruna to all who want a strengthening tonic and a very effective remedy for all catarrhal com plaints."?:T. II.Fornax. If you do 110I derive prompt and satisfactory results from the use of Pcruna, write at once to I)r. ITartman, giving a full statement of your case, ana l;e will be pleased to give you his valuable advice gratis. Address Dr. Hart man, President of The Ilartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio. s Peruna Almanac for 1904. ICKET STORE KG, S. C. TOCEME1TT. Fall and Winter Stock for every department ever before have we been enabled to inari onr large stores are bubbling over with gains and bargains are always on the hunt, ting. Won't you come and eDjoy it with us? ment on earth We make the price so low nt under us without losing money. There ounding words or redundant sentences to are cff< ring, Come and see lor yourself, ou money back if ) on waht it. Our time d Give an Idea. st New Orleans Syrup. 39c. Potted Haru, 3c,, ; Fine Pickles, 7 c. to 2!5c , Pox 10c : Lve, afsnp, 7c ; Spice. 1*0 : Cloves, 25c.; 'ar Soup, 3c,; Duke's Mixture, 4c ; ip 4c : Machine Oil. 4c : J.simp ' ? ? 1 1- Cj ^ . T3 . J I a/V1... ) OP. ; rtCOV^- J'Oi'fcU. OC : rBiui'i:ns, Brooms, !C to 25c : Wooden !0c ; Galvanized Backets. 20c : , udaonm. Psragoric. etc., Dei >r. King's Royal Germ?tenr. 51 s ; 25c. .Bor-ix, JSc ; 00 Tacks. Ho , [aadkerehiefs. 5c ; Men's 10c.; Comi 4c up to 50c:: Jnk. 3c ; Mucilege, e only a few ot tne Bargains lhat we are and inspect our goods and learn our prices. Shoes!! Ladies' Dongola. solid leather insole and dan's Shoo. $2 4*; Men's Kip Knglish Tie. 3; Heavy Sheeting, yard wide. 5cNotice. All persons indebted to the Estate oi James H. Anderson, deceased. will make payment and those having demands against said estate will tile them prop-rl\ attested tor payment within thirty davs trom date, with Samuel b george. Administrator. January 5, 3 ?04 -4wll Place For Sale. j Q7*T ACRES OF LAND. WELL WAT- j f3 | < t-red. .vmiih Branch runs centrally tur??uan the trac*., 30 acres open ot fair frttnnng land, balance wooded: has u good dwellim* and line water Knowu as the j J. L. B-rry place, three miles west of Pelion. Terms tnsv, upplv fo, S R. SM!TH, Pelion, S. C. January 1 11.04?lino. Fine Chickens. Large fine black langsua^g i and White Leghorn Fowls. Soir.e Uthtitil'nl Cockerels and I'nilets Woald be lice for >j>ixiTjjz on the Eggs lor hatching per seizing of 13 eggs?Laugshang Toe: Leghorn CO;. Call and see | them or send >eur order. Satisfaction guaranteed. DISPATCH OfFICE. FoleysKimeycurb Makes Kidneys and Bladder Right THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COCNTV iT LEXINGTON, Court of Common Pleas. Lola Helton and Is accv Lee, Plaintiffs, . vs. j Carrie Lee. C. H. L^-e, George Chandler, Anna Chandler, Jane Chandler; certain persons, whose names are unknown, being ihe child or chidrtn and heirs: at law of Ptrraelm fcouth, deceased; certain peisons, whose names are unknown, ' being tne child or children and heirs at law ol Elizabeth Danford, deceased; Wit- j liam Lee. Albert Lee. James Lee, Ida Danford, Thomas Lee. Edward Lee, Fred Lee, and Lewis Lee, Defendants. Summons for Belief (Complaint not Served) ? To the Defendants above Darned and described: YOU ABE HEREBY SUMMONED and rt quired to answer the complaint ^ in this action, of wnich a copy is herewiik served upon yon, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said complaint on the subscribers at their office at No. 1237 Washington street. Columbia. 8. C., withia ' twenty days after the service hereol; and. if you fail to answer the compiamt within |j the time aforesaid, the plaintiffs in thm j! action will apply to the Court lor the re- ' lief demanded in the complairt. H. K. FLaNIGAN. W. HAMPTON COBB. Attorneys lor Plaintiffs. Columbia, 8. C , December 7, 1903. To the Defendants C. H. Lee, George ^ Chandler, Anna Chandler, Jane Ch&ndler; certain persons, whose names are ^ unknown to tne plaintiffs, being the child ? or children and heirs at law of Permelia : South, deceased; certain perscns, whose \ namco nr? unknown to the ulaintiffs. being the child or children and heirs at law of I Elizabeth Danlord, deceased; William Lee. j Albert Lee, arnes Lee, Ida Danfori, J Thomas Lee. Edward Lee, Fred Lee and J Lewis Lee: Yon will take notice that the complaint in this action was tiled in the office ot l|| Samuel B, George, the Clerk of Court of Common Pleas lor Lexington county, at All Lexington, in said State, on the ninth day ot December, 1DC3. HaH H. K. FLA NIG AN. H W. HAMPTON COBB. Wm Attorneys lor Plaintiffs. December 7th, It93. GwlO ||| Tax Returns. jj IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW in reference to the assessment andtaxation of property the Auditor cr his aj-sis- V tant, xa ill be and attend the following i named places for the purpose of receiving tax returns lor the fiscal } ear 191J4, and in order to meet the next appointment the hour will cloee at 11 in the morning and at 4 o'clock in the afternoon; taxpayers will therelore, be prompt in meeting the appointments so as not to cause delay. Tax papers wiil please come prepared to give the name of their township and number cf school district wherein tney reside: Lexington C. H., from the 1st to 9th of January. 1904. Edmund, Monday morning. January 11. Gaston. Monday evenirg. January 11. VI J. W. Reeder's, Tuesday morn'g, Jan. 12 V J. J. Mack's. Tuesday tvening, Jan. 12. 'II Swansea. Wednesday and Thursday Jan uary 13 and 14 Red Store. Friday all day, January 15. * * * - T1 f.irt . et.4. J ___ ? __ t v i ATCOie won s. r-aiurtmy morn g. <juu. jo. W. N. Martin's, Saturday even'g Jan. 15. Pelion. Monday all day. Jannary 18. Jacob Williams, Tuesday morn'g, Jan. 19. Steadman. Tuesday evening, January 19. Wm. Westmoreland's, Wednesday morning. January 20. Batesburg, Wednesday evening, Jan. 20. Batesborg. Thursday ail dav, January 21. Leesville, Friday all day, January 22. J-ummit, Saturday morning, January 23. Lewitdale, Saturday evening. Jan. 23. Josh SheaR's, Monday morning, Jan 25. Chapin. Monday evening. Jannary. 25. Cross Roads, Tuesday morning. Jan. 20. Peak, Tnesday evening, January 20. Peak, Wednesday mcrniDg, January 27. s Spring Hill. Wednesday evening, Jan. 27. Mrs Busby's. Thursday morn'g. Jan. 28. Bailentine. 'J b->rsday evening, Jan. 28. Irmo, Fridav all day, January 29. Robert Hook's. Sa'nrdav morn'g, Jan. 30 Ab Hendrix's Store, McDday morning, February 1. Cjont's Store. Monday evening, Feb. 1. F. H eddy's. Tuesday morning. Feb. 2. (t F Ki idler's. Tuesday evening, Feb 2. Lexington, C. H. Ftb. 3rd, 4th and 5th. Jk Brookland. Saturday all dtv, Fe^. 6. Hilton. Monday all day, Feb. 8. ^ White Rock. Taesdav morning, Feb. 9. y Irtne, Saturday evening. Feb. 13 All other da\s not included above at Lexington, C. H., to the 20tb ol February, alter which lime the 50 per cent, penalty will be add^d according to law. Ages sal ject to poll tax 21 to 00 years, except Comederate soldiers G. A. DERRICK, Auditor Lexington County. STATE OF SCUi'H CAROLINA, County of Lexington By George S. Drafts. E q., Probate Judge. "TTTHEREAS, MRS. T, W. SUMMER t! made suit to me, to grant her Letters of Administration ot the Estate of and effects ot T. W, summer, deceased. These are. theretore, tocitjand admonish all and singular the kindred and | creditors of the said T. W Mummer, \ deceased, tout they be and apptar, before me, in tie Court of Proba e, to be bsid at Lexington, C H.. f. C , on the Kith day ot January, 1904, after publication h-ueof at l1 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not oe granted. Giv u under my hand, this 29ch day of December, Anno Domini 19 '3. GEORGE S. DRAFTS [L S.] ^ Probate Judge. Lexington County. 9 Published on the 30th day of Dtcemb^r. i 19C3. in the Lexington Dispatch. 2*-J THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County cf Lexington. j By Geo. S. Drafts, Esq., Probate Judge. ^ "TTJ HERE AS, MAP. V E. ABLE MADE V V suit to me to grant her Letters or Administration ot the Estate ot and effects of O. C Able, deceased. These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred p.nd creditors el the said 0. (J. Able, deceased. that they be and appear, before me, in ilie Court ot Probate, to be held at Lexington, C. II.. S. (J., on Jaucary 15th, )'J04, next, alter publication liereot ;*t 11 o'clock in the lorenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why thesaid Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand, this 30th day of December, Anno Domini, 1903. GEORGE 8. DRAFTS, [L. S ) Probate Judge, Lexington County. Published on the 30th day ot December, 1903, in the Lexington Dispatch. 2w9