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The Lexington Dispatch, LEXINGTON, S. 0.. G. M. Harman, Editor and Publisher. Circulation, 1,793. Wednesday, July 20, 1904. Reunion at Leesville. The reunion of ibe Confederate VeteraDB at Letbville, on July 15, was an occasion of much rejoicing as well as of sad recollections when memory's fingers turned back the pages of the past to the days that have gone but which can never be forgotten, and by the hour of 10 there were gathered together about , 3,000 Veterans, including their wives, -?-ma j t*. ),? couureu aim inruuo. xv ? rom those who ought to know whereof they speak that it was the largest crowd ever gathered in Leesville. The line of march was formed at 10 a. m. in front of the Shealy old house. At this place sweet maidens and gallant youths formed in line leading the grey and grizzled Veterans in their march, [to tha strains of martial music from the Lewiedale brass band] to the College auditorium where the ceremonies were to take place.. This place was tastefully and elaborately decorated with dags and buntingB. About 300 Veterans from this and edjoining counties were in the nrocession which took up its march to the College chapel. This place was filled to its utmost capacity and many could cot find standing room. Captain A. P. West was the officer of the day and consequently the master of ceremonies. Capt. West is himself a gallant soldier of the Confederate army, and gave the best years of his young manhood to the service of his country. During his remarks he eloquently and pathetically referred to this reunion as being the second time Leesville has thrown wide open her gates and invited the "gray clad boys" to enter and partake of the unbounded hospitality. His touching reference to the thinning ranks of the boys who made the (Jonfederacy glorious with deeds of valor, unsurpassed by any other nation on i earth, brought tears to the eyes of j some of his hearers. Comrade W. D. Quick, ua Veteran soldier of the Cross," earnestly envoked the divine blessing upon the ceremonies of the occasion. Then the soul inspiring strains of "America Tis of Thee Sweet Land of Liberty" raDg out from the throats of numerous children. This was one of the features oM the occasion and the "tender buds of promise" made a great hit. At the conclusion of this song. Dr. D M. Crosson, Major of the progressive town of Leesville, in a beautiful and eloquent address, delivered the keys of the town to Col. M^D Harman, Commandant of Camp Steadman. He said that be felt proud on account of the second time in the history of the town being called upon to assure the Veterans a hearty wel? a * a 1 . !i come ana an unoounaea nospitamy. "You W6re not traitors," feelingly exclaimed the eloquent speaker, "nor rebels or cowards, but heroes, noblemen and patriots." He then reviewed the history of the proud old Palmetto State and the part that her sons took in making that history glorious. By request a copy o? this speech has been furnished us for publication and will appear next week. In responding to this address of welcome, Colonel Marion D. Harman said that it filled his heart with joy sad gladness to have the honor of appearing before such a large, refined1 and cultured audience and to thank the people of Leesville for ibeir tindnees ana lovmg atten- i tion to the surviving comrades of a one? proud and chivalrous army. He but voiced the sentiments of his comrades when be said that he appreciated their eourteous invitation to meet in Leesville. He assured | the Leesville people that the old j soldiers appreciated the elaborate j programme arranged for their enter- ' tainraent and enjoyment, the sweet j music so sweetly rendered, and the lovely songs by the dear little children. The cornet solo with piano accompaniment was sweetly rendered by Kev. Mr Justice and Mrs. Dr. Efird I and greatly eDjoyed by those present. It was certainly fine. Dr. W. H. Timmerman responded to the address of welcome on behalf of the committee in a brief but feeling speech. It was a tender touching scene to see these old soldiers now with forms bent by the weight of years, cheeks furrowed and ploughed by the finger of time and whose tottering footsteps tread the pathway to the yawning grave, congregated together on mis joyous reumou, going over in imagination the battles they fought and the sufferings they endured for their country's honor in the long ago. The recitatioD, "Furl the Banner" by Miss Ruth Able was pathetically rendered, and touched the memories of the past as did also "Music in Camp" by Miss Alba Haynes. The address of the orator of the day, Col. John P. Thomas, of Columbia, was a masterly effort. Col. Thomas is a scholarly gentleman, and j a finished orator and on this occasion he surpassed himself and held his j large audience spellbound with his burning eloquence. Ctl U R. Brooks, in making excuse for the absence of Governor Heyward, who was on the programme for an address to the Sons of Veterans, paid a high compliment to the old soldiers and the children and the people of Leesville, and introduced Misa Elizabeth Lumpkin, as the "Veteran's Favorite Spokes? x 1_:_ _ _:ft woman. jjllihs uuuip&iu is u giited lady, whose every movement denotes grace, culture and eloquence and has the rare power of swaying and moving her audience byimprescing her individuality upon her hearers. She is greatly beloved by the old Veterans throughout the State. Her theme was the Women of the South, in the days of war and in the times of peace. She graphically described the part women took in the war, the suffering and the hardships she underwent to encourage her loved ones in their struggle for constitutional liberty and for the perpetuation of the time honored institutions of the fair Southland. The war cost the lives cf thousands of brave men, the destruction of property, suffering to the men and women cf this country and seme now call it "the little difficulty," but God knows it was not a "little difficulty," but a fiorce and bitter struggle for principle and home and country. She paid a glowing tribute to the bravery and heroism of the Confederate soldier and closed with an earnest appeal to the men of the South to uphold white supremacy at any qrynfA Knt frhen if thov failor? fn rlo eo God knew that the women of the South would. The "Bonnie Blue Flag," was feelingly rendered by a choir of sweet voiced children waving flags, then came the sad but beautiful recitation by Miss Annie Crouch, "The Sentinel is cff Duty Forever," and the ceremonies were closed with that hymn "God be with you till we meet again." The dinner was well prepared, and was enjoyed by all. The people of the town of Lees, ville did everything possible to make the day a pleasant occasion for the battle scarred Veterans and their friends and everything passed off as pleasantly and as joyfully as the chimes of harmonious wedding bells. In the afternoon Col. George Bell Timmerman made a fine address in behalf of the Sons of Veterans, which was received with great enthusiasm, and about 4 p. m. the meeting broke. The Lewiedale Brass Band furnished the music for the occasion and it was enjoyed by all. The game of base ball between LeeBville and Lexington resulted in favor of Lee&ville by the game being called in the eighth inning. The Lexington Brass Band accompained the ball team and rendered soul stirring strains at the park and in the evening on the streets which was enjoyed by the Leesville people. We were glad that it was our good fortune to be present and participate 1 in the festivities of the day. The | people of Leesville certainly deserve praise for the manner in which they entertained the old soldiers and they have wound themselves in the heart strings of the boys who wore the Grey that the growing tooth of time can never sever. 28 Army Generals The Inventor Brigadier-General King of Confederate ' Army, Writes: "I unhesitatingly state that I ! am convinced Peruna is a medicine that will effect all the cures that is claimed for its use."?J. Floyd King, Washington, P. C. General Smalls, Beaufort, S. C., Writes: "I have used Peruna for catarrhal trouble and find it beneficial and to be all that it promises, and freely give it my unqualified reeommenda tion."?Robert Smalls. General Abbott, of Washington, D. C., j Writes: "I am fully convinced that j your remedy Peruna is an excellent j tonic. Many of my friends have used it ' with the most beneficial results for coughs, colds and catarrhal.trouble."? Ira C. Abbott, 90G M. St., X. W., Washington, D. C. Captain Yarnell, of Washington, D. CM Writes: " Your medicine, Peruna, I believe to be the best medicine for catarrh on the market. J. have taken only a small amount, and can see very beneficial results."?W. G. Yarnell, 2V22 Lincoln street, X. E., Washington, P. C. General McBrldc of U. S A., Writes: "I have no hesitation in roc- j oinmending Peruna to ail persons who ( are afflicted with catarrhal troubles."?j J. D. McTiride, 4.>0 Pennsylvania Ave., i Is. W., Washington, D. C. General Longstreet of the Confederate Army, Writes: " I can testify to the merits of' Peruna, both as a tonic and a catarrh ! remedy. Peruna enjoys the greatest reputation as a catarrh remedy of any medicine yet devised."?James Long street, uainesviuc, <^a. Genera! Nosfcc of 0. V. U., Writes. "I commend Pcruna to those who arc troubled with colds producing I catarrh as a most efficacious cure and as j a good general tonic."?Chas. F. Xoske, I 213 B. St., X. W., Washington, I). C. I General Erwin's Recommend. "Many of my friends have used Fc-j runa as a dyspepsia remedy with the I most beneficial results." ? John B. Erwin, Washington, I). C. Brl?.-General Scftell Benefited. "Pcruna is indeed a wonderful tonic, and for coughs and colds I know of i nothing better."?F. M. Schell, Wa'shington, 1). V. General Duffielu of the Union Army, Writes: "I have used Pcruna in my family and have found it a valuable meaicine, and take pleasure in reeom- J: mending it to all who suffer ^rom ca- m tarrh of the stomach or who require a j tonic of efiiciencj."?The Cairo, Wash- 1 ington, ho C. | The State of South Carolina, I By Geo. S. Drafts. E-q , Probate Judge. WHEREAS, MRS LAURA S HARman made suit to me, to grant her | Letters of Administration of the Estate and effects of J. West Rarman: These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of ihe said J. West Hanman, deceased, , f that they be and appear, before me. in the , Comt of Frobate, to be held at Lexington, j C. H , S. C., on the 4th day of Angust, j next, after publication hereof at 11 o'clock j P' in the forenoon, to show cause if anv th^v j have, why the said Administration should not he granted. j Given under my hand, this 19th day of July, Anno Domini 1904. GEORGE S. DRAFTS, J. P. L. C. Published on the 20th day of Julv. 1904, in the Lexington Dispatch. 2w38 ^ 11 Final Discharge. lc Notice is hereby given to all ; j persons interested that I will apply j. to the Hon George S. Drafts, Jadge ol Probate in and for the ~~unty of Lexington. _ State of South Carolina, on the 22nd day of August. 1904, for a Final Discharge as Administrator of the Estate of John W. ^ Connor. CHvRLIE W CONNOR. Administrator. t July 19, 1904?4w40. ( V V a***#********#**********#* ? ? ! 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I have 1 been using your medicine for a short period and I feel very much relieved. ? It is indeed a wonderful medicine be- * sides a goou tonic."??.!. ('. Cutler. Brigadier-General Kirby Writes: "lean recommend Peruna to ? all those v.*ho are afflicted with catarrh." j 2 ? General I). T. Kirby, Washington,' t I). C. ' I < i Gen. Powell, Hecker Post No. 443, f Writes: " After rising one bottle of Pc-1. run a I became convinced of its curative ! qualities, and continued its use to date.} 1 All symptoms of catarrh have disap- j1 pcared, yet I continue its moderate use j t as a preventive, and an old man's tonic." t ?W. II. Powell, Belleville, III. 1 Cl?> x % \ S&zLa k : h \*' /)KlR* A' ? ji Gen. Sebrirtg of the Confederate Army, "Writes: "I can cheerfully recommend your valuable remedy Peruna as a very excellent tonic, and also good for roughs, colds, catarrh, and general debility."? W. Il.Sobring, 133 W. 4th St., Jackson- 1 ville, I'la. i General Lnmax of Washington, D. C., c "Writes: kiI can cheerfully recommend 1 your remedy as a permanent and effective cure for catarrh, colds and to any 1 one v,'ho needs an invigorating tonic to i build up their system."?L. 1.. Linnax, I:: 1600 19th St., Washington, I). ('. 11 Gen. Payne of Washington, D. C.. |1 Writes: ' I join with my comrades in J recommending Peruna to :ny friends as , r an invigorating tonic to build up the ! . system."?Gen. Eugene II. Payne, 107 \' 1th .St., X. W., Washington, I). C. Genera! Tr.Iicy of Pa., Vol. U. S. A., j r Writes: "Your Peruna has been used by me and my friends as a relief for ca- ! f tarrhal troubles with the most beneficial | \ results. I am so convinced of thecdicacy ; f of Peruna that 1 do not h< sitate to give j 1 it my recommendation."?Wm. Cooper | \ Talhy, 713 1) St., X, E., Washington, | D. C. i rl CAPITAL, FOUR PER CENT. cr inuum, payable quarterly on Savings Depc ^-COUNTY AND TOWN DEPOS!" Barbecue. | ~\N SATURDAY. JULY HO. 1901. I _/ will furnish a barbecue ?xid reireshlents about two and half miles south of ewiedale, known as the Mims' old place, i landidates and everybody are invited, lusic will be lurnisbed by a brass band. ?he 'cue will be cooked bv Mr. Lewie Iftllman. N. S. CKOUT. July 11, 1904?C8. Barbecue. rTTE WILL GIVE A FIRST CLASS v V barbecue and refreshments at Brit lotto's Mill on Tuesday. Angust 9th, Campaign Day. All the candidates will b?? ^resent and the public generally is invited 0 come out and hear the speeches. Vvr. E. BAUGHMAN. J. G. M. SOX. July 13. 1904 39 Barbecue. IITE WILL FURNISH A FIRST it class barbecue and refreshments at iteadman on the 27th day of July. Cvery body is invited to come and enjoy . good dinner. Speaking and dancing. 01 candidates especially invited. C. P.' MITCHELL. H. J. BURGESS. June 13, 1904. 3w37. Barbecue. ' WILL FURNISH A FIRST CLASS - barbecue, with refreshments, at Gas on, on August ~>th. Oampiign Day. All lio candidates will be present and every iody is invited to come out and hear hem speak. C. S. (rOODWIN. June 2!h (5\vJ!?. Barbecue. LTTE WILL FURNISH A FIRST CLASS tV b-iroeeue. wii.: lelreshmerits, at teadman Campaign Lay. July 27, .Iuaic and d-mcirg l?>r ihe young people; peaking and a good dinner ;or candidates ad old loiks. We had arranged lor our barbecue beore G. R. Mitchell and II J. Burgess hanged theirs on tb? g7th of Ju'v. ' W. L. (,?UA1TLEBAUM, < F. W. (.^UA'J TLEBAUM. { K. R SHELL i July ith, lijtfi. 3\v37. We ure indebted to C:>). J Brooks Aingard for a banket of Udo peachet, rkich were plucked from bisorcharu " a the suburbs of this place. orsement To Remedy, Pe-ru-na. General Bigelow Cured. Gen. J. G. Bigelow, 1">1 C. St., X. W , Wasiiington, I). C., w rites: " Peruna lias made me well and it has ;iven me more than ordinary strength tnd spirit for work." Gen. O'Belrne of Washington, D. C., Writes: "As many of my friends and icquaintances have successfully used rour Peruna as a cat.irrja euro, I feel hat it is an effective remedy, and I recommend it as such to those suffering Tom that disease as a most hopeful source of relief."?James It. O'Bejrne, MX) Broadway, Washington, D. C. General Chase, Ass't Adj. Gen'l, G. A. R.f i cure or relief for catarrhal disturbincos is well established. Many of my friends have been benefited by its use." ?C. F. Chase, 28 Harrison St., Anajoslia, D. C. , v General S. S. Yoder of Ohio, Writes: "I have found Peruna to be a wonderful remedy. I only used it for a short time and am thoroughly satisfied is to its merits."?S. S. Yoder, Washington, D. C. General O'Connor of U. V. Legions, Writes: 44If you are suffering from eaarrh or physical debility, immediately MRimcncc the use of Peruna. It has >een of the greate^. benefit and service :o many of my** friends."?Dennis )'Connor, 7:18 32nd St., X. TV., Washington, D. C. Sen. Wright of the Confederate Army, I Writes: 441 take pleasure in reeoni- j nending Peruna. It is a remarkable i ncdicinc and should be used by persons ! vho are in need of a good tonic and j iy sufferers from catarrh."?Marcua j Wright, 1724 Corcoran St., Washington, j ). C. I Gen. Hawley of Washington, D. C., | Writes: 441 have used Peruna and find t very beneficial for kidney trouble and jsp.ecially good for coughs, colds and atarrhal troubles."?A. F. Ilawley. Gen. Urell of Spanish War Veterans, Writes: 44Many of my friends have ised Peruna with beneficial results as * 1 -- r? ^ ^ i. i. n \r .11 eiieouve rcmeuy ior c;n;in:i. ?,u. Cinniot Urell, 813 12th St., X. VP., VVashngton, i). 0. Other Army Generals who praise Peuna are: Brigadier- General Cook of Wash* i ngton, D. C. General Sypher of Washington, D. C. j General JYliddlcton, Hancock ){cgi- j nent, U. V. U., Washington, D. C. If you do not derive prompt and satis- ) actory results from the use of Peruna, ! vrite at once to l)r. llartmr.n, giving | nil statement of your case and ho \v:li j * j :c pie^sed to give you his valuable ad- j 'ice gratis. Address I>r. Ilartman, President of j "he llariman Sanitarium, Uolumnu-. ? , I LEXINGTON, S. C. * \ TWO I >sits.) per annum, payable quarterly on Che TORY. PROMPT AND C^URTEOli !$ ^ CESZIE M SHIRTS, COLLARS, ! W AI l IhJIOIE^ t SKIRTS AND i EVERYTUDW . | \0TI0YS OF | E ID DI I ^ COLUMB & New Gas ,7a/i on our now Furniture, handsome Suite? iot'is. Stows, Wardrobes., Couches Iron be ;u and jtraw.) Dinning Chairs. Extra Oak B< abbs, liali Backs. (In Carts of all kinds. E your bouse lrom kin lien to garret for cash. W. H. S I 114 PLAIN STREE' Opposite Gregory Barbecue. ' T WILL FURNISH A FIRST CLASS JL barbecue and refreshments at Boyles ton, (White church) campaign day, ^ Saturday, July 23. A pleasant time is promised to all who attend. WM. R. ARNOLD. June 21, 1904. 5w37pd. Barbecue. AN AUGUST 6, 1904, THE BROOKU land Baptist church will furnish a first class barbecue, at New Brooklanri, S. C. The proceeds to go for the erec tion of the parsonage. The Ladies' Aid Society will furnish refreshments. * Tlie public is cordially invited. June 22, 1904. 7w39. BARBECUE. OX TRDKSIUY, AUGUST TWENTYfilth, campaign day at Priceville, wo will serve a first class barbscue at the resi dence ol G.F. Keisler. All the candidates will be present and everybody is invited. JOHN PRICE. JAMES JUMPER. June 22, 1904 10w42. Barbecue. 1TTE WILL FURNISH A BARBEV V cue and refreshments at the George i. Long Old Mill on the 22nd day of July, 1904. The cue will be cooked by Mr. Lewie Hallman. Everybody is cordially invited to lie present. There will be music and amusements for the young folk and speukiug for the public, so come. H. D. SMITH & SONS. June 23, 1904. 4w37 pd. Barbecue. T WILL FURNISH A FIRST CLASS 1 barbecue at Swansea, on Campaign Day, August 4th. Come one, come ail and enjoy a first class dinner and hear the various speakers, J. E. COATS. Swansea, S. C,, June 24. 5w38. Barbecue. Messrs. s. p. as. m. smith will givd one of the best 'cues of the season at T. C. Smith's on August 13. AU the candidates who expect to be elected will b^ present. A good dinner and a good time is premised all. Music by band aod amusements for young lolas. Jnly 13-30. Barbecue. "TTTE WILL FURNISH OUR ANNUAL W barbecue at Edmund, v. C. on August 11. 1904. campaign day at that place. Everybody come and hear the candidates speak and get a good dinner." FEEDER BROS. Edmund, June 14. 1001 0*40. Barbecue. WE WILL FURXISH A FIRS? < VY class barbecue at our barbecue grounds at Hilton. S. O.. on Saturday, July 23rd, 1904. We will use our best ' efforts to make the day a pleasant one for all who attend. Evervbodv invited. J. J. HALTiWANGER. D. E. AMICK. June 14. 1904. 0w37. $30,000,00. CEjXT, eking deposits on mimimum amount of $20) IS ATTENTION GUARANTEED.-** UTTIB.. ^ ^ FT7BNISHX1TG GOODS. fj ?? |lj WHITE GOODS. |j A. LADY NEEDS: j? ALL Kli\M 1 JNDS J IA, S. 0. S mtmmmm?mmmmmmmmmmemmrvmmmiwmim ?Ka?g? ih Store. Lounges, Sideboards. Extension Tables, ds. .Heed Kockers Tmnke, Mattresses (ootids. WnshstrtD is, Centre Tables. Kitc'u-n lousehold goods all new. We wil 1 turnish JOWELL, r, COLUMBIA, S. C. Khea Male Co. t