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The Lexington Dispatch. Wednesday, March 23, 1904. PENCIL AND SCISSORS. Wayside Notes Gathered Here and There by a Dispatch Man. Sunday was a lovely day. Friday a week is Good Friday. Some farmers are planting corn. We bad a touch of winter Monday. Fewer gallons; wears longer; Devoe. Look out for frost about Good Friday. We are having some disagreeable weather. Hod. John Bell Towill was in town Tuesday. There's good money in chickens and eggs. Love may intoxicate a man, but marriage sobers him. WANTED?Five thousand families to settle in Lexington. A woman is not necessarily a thief because she hooks a dress. Miss Neorr' Stuart returned Tuesday from a visit to Columbia. The City Fathers have the road I _ ? mn.lr nn tViaotroofo fnHar UUUCJiiLlC Ek %j YVUiA UU lUooi/ivvDH wvmmj Tomorrow a week the moon will be full for the second time in this month. The homy hands of the sons of toil are grasping the plow handles jast now. Within a year many new buildings have gone up in Lexington and its Buburbs. Mr. Bunk Kinard, of Leesville, was in town yesterday and called in to see us. If a woman has a pretty face no ! man on earth can tell you what kind of clothes she has on. Rev. Miles J. Kjzer, the popular carrier on the Lewiedale R. F. D. route No. 1 spent Sunday in town. Mr. H. Clay Roberts, of Columbia, " ">? tfafn./lon onrt Dnonf Sinn UBUiC \J V U1 MCklUL UOJ CCUV4 Q^/ou? IS^WM day with relatives and friends. Mrs. Zinska Harman, an estimable lady of the county, came in Wednesday and paid her subscription. There is some talk among our * citizens of building a large tourist hotel in or near this place. Buy your egg dye at the Bazaar if you want pretty eggs for Easter. Tou can find any color or any kind of dye. Mr. Edwin Harman, one of our oldest subscribers, was here Thursday and continued his paper for another year. The cheapest place on earth to buy the best blacksmith and wheelwright material is at T. "B. Aughtry & Co's Columbia. Mr. D L Ballentine, an esteemed citizen of Ballentine, was in town last Monday and called at the Dispatch office. WANTED AT ONCE?A good sound and gentle buggy horse. Address Dr. E. J. Etheredge, Leesville, S. C. The ladies of St. Stephen have arranged a very elaborate and interesting programme for the Easter JLCOUTiWO* The street hands are still at work on Main street, mixing sand with clay, while the machine is leveling the streets nicely. Mr. J. Collins Price, one of Hollow Creek's most prominent and useful citizens, was m town Friday, and gave us a pleasant call. Dr. Hendrix's new cottage, near the Methodist church is nearing completion. Messrs. Simon and George Corley are the workmen. Desiccated cocoanut, ready for pies, cakes and custards, retailed in any qaanitity. Price 20c. per pound, at the Bazaar. J. F. Smith, a young man of Barrs, with a promising future, called in Saturday and started the Dispatch to visit his home for a year. An immense line of spring and summer clothing has just arrived at ^1^ T #vwtM v, 1 ^ ^ ?-v n ry^ nnf Q f me jjeiviug VULL i/sjjaiiiuicub otiui c. All grades at lowest prices. A box of fine Georgetown shad will be received Friday afternoon. If you want one call on A. M. Harman. The road leading from this place to the Depot has been greately improved by the chain gang. It is an excellent piece of work. One of the best evidence of the growth of the town of Lexington is the demand for dwelling houses, which is increasing daily. Grave fears are entertained for the safety of the fruit crop. Some are of the opinion that it haB already been materially damaged. It is currently reported that the Rev. Mr. Keel, pastor of the Baptist church in tnis place, will make Lexington his future home. Mr. W. J. Redmond, of Swansea, desiriDg to keep posted on county affairs, sends his dollar and a quarter through the mail for the Dispatch i and Home and Farm. Mr. BUly Martin has arrived from his winter quarters in Cuba, and now occupies his summer residence in this town. Mrs Martin and the children will arrive later. Mr. Mike M. Gable, one of our industrious citizens who resides on the river, being too busy to come to town himself, sent his dollar for the Dispatch by his 6on last Saturday. FRESH GARDEN SEED AT THE BAZAAR. When you want the best and purest plantation and family supplies at the lowest prices, go to T. U A nnhfrr ?- IVia _ Cnlnmhia and *" "feJ ? ?' you'll not be dieappointed. If all the property owners in the business portion of Main street, jvould chip in and have the pavements McAdamized what a neat appearance the street would have. The Home Bank, of Lexington, is a chartered institution and has a conservative business management, i which insures toe safety of money placed there on deposit. Mr. J. A. Gantt, of Irene, was in town Saturday on business and made both of us glad, as he now reads the Dispatch and knows that he has paid for it. Mrs. Mamie Mu'ler has accepted a position with the Lexington Department Store and is now ready to serve her friends with the latest styles in dry goods. Horehound, Mullein aod Tar relieves that hoarseness and prevents an attack of LaGrippeand pneumonia. Tflere is nothing like it. Large bot ties only 25 cents. Murray Drug Co. Mr. F. H. Hendrix, a prominent citizen o! Lsesville, was in town yesterday in attendance upon the County Board of Equalization, and called in to see us. The most complete line of Boys' Spring and Summer clothing ever seen in Lexington has just arrived at the Lexington Department Store. Don't fail to see them before you buy. The nice liae of spring and Rummer footwear carried by E. P. & F. A. Davie, Columbia, are nobby and fashionable in style, shape and toes. To appreciate them they must be seen, call and see them. An ordinance should be passed forbidding persons from throwing paper and other garbage in the streets. They should be compelled to put garbage in a box and the town authorities ehoud cart it off. Mr. Archie W. Craft, a leading citizen of the Macedon section, having concluded that he might as well be out of the world as to be without the Dispatch, sent his dollar last Saturday and henceforth he will see how Lexington is progressing. We were indeed glad to meet our old friend and former fellow-citizen, Mr. L. S. Hooker, last Friday. Mr. Hooker formely resided on the EdiBto, ? i L-. i _ xt .i_ Dill ms Dome is dow at rxortu, m Orangeburg county. We bave it on good authority that Mr. C. F. Snyder, now residing at Tampa, Fla., will make this place bis future heme. He will build a handsome dwelling on the lot in rear of Col. M. D. Harman's lot on Main street. J. C. Kinard & Co., of Leesville, informs their lady friends through the columns of the Dispatch that they have just opened a lovely selection of fine imported French millinery. See their ad. on the 4th page. Mr. J. W. Shealy, of Ballentine, has our thanks for his subscription which he sent by hand. There are many other subscribers who would make us glad if they would do likewise. C. E. Corley, at the Depot, is showing a beautiful line of spring and summer millinery, ready made skirts, and lovely dress goods, all of which is of the latest styles in patterns and fabrics. His stock of dry goods is full with all the latest novelties. .The Batesburg Bank, while young in years is old in strength. It is conducted on safe and sound business principles. It is a good institution in which to deposit your surplus money, as it pays 4 per cent, interest semi-annually. EGGS FOR HATCHING-From the purest and finest strains. Guaranteed to be none better. Price, Langshan, 75c. per setting of 13; White Leghorn, 50c. per setting. G. M. Harman, Lexington, S. C. Several old crusty bachelors hereabouts will get April FooIb (which are not April fools) in the shape of proposals for their heart and hands. This is leap year, you know, and the girls intend to use the prerogatives of the occasion for all it is worth. WANTED?Seed Sweet Potatoes, Bunch or Yineless, Georgia Berks or Pumpkin Yams. Lorick & Lowrance. Columbia, S. C. Consumption is a human weed flourishing best in weak lungs. Like other weeds it's easily destroyed while young; when old, sometimes impossible. Strengthen the lungs as you would weak land and the woodc will dicsnnnnr The best lung fertilizer is Scott's Emulsion. Salt pork is good too, but it is very hard to digest. The time to treat consumption is when you begin trying to hide it from yourself. Others see it, you won't. Don't wait until you can't deceive yourself any longer. Begin with the first thought to take Scott's Emulsion.. If it isn't really consumption so much the better; you will soon forget it and be better for the treatment. If it is consumption you can't expect to be c ired at once, but if you will i i.: 1 ...:n III llilic cliiu Will uc o # rigidly regular in your treatment you will win. Scott's Emulsion, fresh air, rest all you can, eat all you can, that's the treatment and that's the best treatment. ? We will send you KSbM PjHh Be sure that this picture in W the form of a label is on the wrapper of ^very bottle of UMliS SCOTT & BOWNE, 409 Pearl St., N. Y. SngK^BBBMM 50c. and $t; all druggists. Dots from Shumperts. To the Editor of the Dispatch: The charming Miss Lillie Fallcw spent last Sunday with Miss Minnie Pound. Mr. Talmage Wessinger closed his school at Chalk Hill on the 5th of March. He will soon go to the Draughton's Business College in Columbia. Miss Charlotte Sturkie spent last Saturday night with Miss A E. .Found. Mr. Emanuel Sbarpe died afc bis bome on Marcb 13, 1901. and was laid to rest in the Sandy Run burying ground. Rev. N A Hemrick preached the funeral sermon. On March 13, 1904, Mr. Jinkens Martin and Miss Carrie Shivers were married. The Rev. Joseph Sharpe tied the knot. A Lark. From Half Way Hollow. To the Editor of the Dispatch: Farmers are up with their work and seem to be in good spirit. Mr. H. V. Rish passed here Saturday last going up near Baxter. Henry must have found a best girl up there, while teaching last winter, but we fear H. V. is two much like the man that was born in the middle of the week looking each way for Sunday. Miss Victoria Croseon closed her school at Wateree last Friday. She has left many friends in this district. We have had several forest fires in the sand hills lately. The damage to forest was great. Only one house was destroyed that your scribe has heard of. That was one of Mr. Glover Abie's tenant houses, where one of the fires originated, supposed to have been fired by rats; and one came across North Edisto from Aiken county. Traveler. March 21, 1904. Wedding Presents! Rings. Chains, Jewelry, Watches, Cut G-lass, Sterling Silver, All the numerous articles suitable for presents ot all kinds, we now have illustrated by photographs direct from the articles, in our catalogue ot which we will be pleased to send you one on request. we deliver ail goods ireu uy mail, express, or ireiglit on all orders with cash, and guarantee satisfaction always. P. H. LACHICOTTE & COMPANY, 1424 Main Street, COLUMBIA, - - - - S. C. 22 ?3?3SSS2S(i22S MORTC3-AG-I fifl ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? * * * * * * * ? ? * * i ?a | We have just r gs | Carload of chea ?tj | Mules and Hors 22 0 ? prices on this ^ | payers.'' It wo Zjj ^ ? bales of cotto Qh & i ^ ^ VU9 ^ * tnem ana tney a gg ? ey for the man gg W | before they are I | GREGORY-KH | COLUMB nfT JljQ ^ J' U- ;l; .1' ?*j Uj .4. J. .4. vl. .4- .4- 4. .4. .4^ .4^ 4; 4; ;< ffln Hfl V V V ? V V V V V V V V -t S3 BREAD IV sa uuuumu Harness and Fan SEE White Sts BEFOREB nun i ii 111111111 ii ii mum i A LARGE I KEPT CONSTAN W. P.F LEXINGT ^ni\n OPR NEW YORK M Friday, Saturday and Mond Miss Powell, of Baltimore, in charge for over a month, has been and is arranging lor this great display. We positively assert that nc Millinery and Pattern Hats and we ask the Ladies of Lexington to stores carry as complete an assortment. Prices fully 25 to 50 per c Dry Goods, Sofa, Carpets, Matting Every department is a complete store within itself. Never in the h Styles and Matchless Prices here reachtd lor your inspection. It i No advances have been paid?none will be asked. Increased outlet Success ever attends real merit and the phenominal success since tl Thousands ol the very best people have clearly demonstratad their which every department affords. Discerning buyers have learned t< truthfuliv stated; to follow ihe offering backed by the values claim - - 1? based upon the soundest, tairest ami oroaaesc meiu< (li-i 1>J UJUUCI exagerations: no gilding over ot qualities, and no misleading capti J. A. WHITT HATE^IU I Grove's Tastel I has stood the test 25 years. Average A I bottles. . Does this record of merit appeal every bottle is a Ten Cent* p : LIFTERS. 1 fp I If $ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ? ? * V fcj I eceived a full |_ fyj tp second hand g ?2 es. We cut the ? O g? load of ''debt | ^ 23 ^ >n"t take many g q |^5 ;' n to pay for ? % ?2 I vill make mon- ? g Q I who gets one %^ 1 all gone. g ^ gg ^ EA MULE CO P ? s cS ia. s. c. 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Shoes, Hats. *s, Slugs, Etc. 4j istory of our store has such a grand combination of Beautiful 'fl|j s our intention that every sale shall be a walking advertisement. ^ puts us in a position to do business on a closer margin ot pront. ie inception of our business speaks eloquently of its merits, appreciation ot the wonderful buying ami saving opportunities i o winnow the wheat from the chaff; to recognize true cheapness, ed lor then. Every business measures adopted at this store is ]Hjl and progressive merchandizing. No misstatements of facts; no ons. W EN, Manager. ] TlfcC*, S. C. 1 ess Chill Tonic 1 ^ juwal Sales over One and a Half Million I "H to you? No Core, No Pay. 50c. I V ackage of Grove's Black Root* Liver Pills. B B