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ill! BIBHBTTlWnTinilll IMUBI IE1*1"* Li ' * is filling up W Store is1 The frrst Importation of Fall Mill 1,000 yards Linen Crash Towling, 18 i) hric, 10c. a yard. 1 case Cuddou Clc prices en them. T J a La 1 \ ?IBBBMaaM? IIBHIIIII in , - . . ** * ? r?vs*^ 1H5 L6XlUg'LULL Wwii. | Wednesday, September 21, 1904. / Business locals will be inserted in this department at tbe rate of five lines and under for 25 cents, all over five lines, tbe rate is five cents a line. PENCIL AND SCISSORS. Wayside Notes Gathered Here and There by a Dispatch Man. Lexington cotton market is 10 3 16. 1 See the change in tbe GregoryBbea Mule Co., "ad." Remember tbe County Fair is drawing near, October 18th. ' Men and boys' pants, at Meetze & Son. 'Call and see tbem. Mr. Paul ?. Hut to, of Swansea, ie in town today. New and pretty line of goods, just arrived at BalleDtioe & Co. Miss May Bradford has returned . borne from New York. Bring or seed that dollar you owe Tbe Despatch. We need it. We are crowded for space this week. Several articles left over. Don't forget to prepare your exhibits for the County Fair. There is a number of Swansea's good citizens in town attending court. Highest priceB paid for cotton and cotton seed, at The Lexington Department Store. The lumber is on tbe ground for the erection of Pelican Lodge 1.0. 0. T. Dr. Langford, a prominent physician of Swansea, was here yesterday, attending court. A pretty line of ladies ready-made skirts and jackets. Just received at Bailee tine & Co. Mr. Jacob W. Shumpert, of Gilbert. one of our best millwrights, sailed in to see us last Friday. Go to Scott Hendrix's for pictures of all sizes and kinds. Also ball screens and easels. Mr. Ned Bradford, from Montgomery, Ala., is home for awhile and the jack and trout are sbigb. Go to Columbia and call on T. B. Aughtry & Co., if you desire to buy a buggy or wagon. Mr. W. Bartow Bast, of Swansea, a prominent and leading man of that town, is attending court this week. Mr. Pickens Boof, of this place, left yesterday to resume his studies in Newberry College. Mr. John Taylor of Cedar Grove has matriculated in the Institute. He is boarding with Mr. Belton Clark. Inspect Meetze & Son s stock of shoes before you buy. They keep a big stock and will sell you at right prices. v Mr. James V. Smith, a member . of the Board of Examiners, was in town Saturday and paid us a pleasant visit. Mr. S. W. Amick, from Pine Bidge section, was over on bu^ines "Saturday and called in and renewed his paper for another year. When you come to town remember that 5. M. Wingard will sell you as cheap as any one. He also buys country produce. Capt. Geo. B Bembert,Esq ,of the Columbia Bar, was in town Monday. He is a bright youDg lawyer. See his card elsewhere. Prof. S. S. Lindler will resign' on the 1st of October as postmaster at Ella. Anyone desiring the office will see him. Ladies Jackets, latest styles, at lowest prices, at The Lexington Department Store. Don't buy before seeing them. W. B. Causey, Clerk of Court of Beaufort, a very pleasant gentleman, is a witness in the McDaniel case now in progress. We have just learned that Mr. Joe Hoffman, of Lower Fork, had j his left arm terribly cut Monday by a gin which he waB feeding. Messrs- Lee Rawl and Brooks J. Wingard left yesterday for South Carolina College. We wish them success in their studies. Dr. D. M. Crosson, of Leesville, while iu attendance upon court Monday, paid us a pleasant call. We are always glad to see the Doctor. 5BBIBIJ iBBB?aai 11 n wn?r>i i iwm i h M1MNA ith. New Geo very attractr linery. A Fine Line of Ladies' n Now is your oppc aches wide picked up at a barg-iiD, goc )tb, 10c. for the best quality. 10 piece he largest and most complete stock oi idimnaug! Prof. Jdo. E. Hood, who has charge of the Vineland, Pickens county school, was in town last Friday and called in to see us. Mr. J. E. Spires was in town Monday and kindly remembered us with a sample bottle of bis cane syrup which is fine. We notice cn our streets Mr. Jame3 C. Fort, of Pelion. He is one of our old former citizens and has many warm friends here. An extra fine line of ladies dress goods, all the latest weaves and Bhades, at The Lexington Department Store. Prices the lowest. The management of the County Fair is making every effort to have a grand display, and a good time for all the folks to enjoy themselves. Miss Kezie Williamson of Hampton is pursuing her studies in the Palmetto Collegiate Institute. She boards with her uncle, Rev. 0. N. Roundtrce. Mr. Sidney Falmer of Pine Ridge has brought his daughter, Nettie, to Lexington to place her in the Insti- j tufce. She boards with Mr. E. B. Roof. The largest, best and most up-tcdate line of Clothing and Cravenette Rain Coats ever 6een in Lexington, is at The Lexington Department Stoie. See our window display. Tbe protracted meeting at the Baptist church is progressing this week under the charge of Pastor Keel assisted by Rev. Glover, of Augusta. Mr. P. West Shealy, an honest and industrious citizen of the Leesville section, made us a pleasant call yesterday, paying up and renewing his paper for another year. Mr. Rudolph Snelgrove was visiting relatives and friends in town Monday. He is one of Uncle Sam's mail 8gente, and greatly eBjoys a ; day oiffrom his arduous duties. Beautiful line of dry goods, notions, wraps, skirts, shoes, clothing, under wear, window shades, enameled and crockery ware, groceries, etc. All new and fresh, at Ballentine & Co. Dr. W. T. Brooker, one of Swansea's staunchest citizens and prominent physicians, is in attendance at court. We were indeed glad to meet him and shake his hand. T. B. Aughtry & Co., Columbia, keep one of the largest stocks of hardware, farming implements, etc, in central South Carolina. See this company before buying. Mr. W. A. Hare, publisher of Our Summit News-Letter, while in town laBt Wednesday, dropped in to see us. The News-Letter is progressing under his management. Mrs. JuieB A. Krentzlin and children, who have been here for the past month visiting her mother, Mrs. John H. Meetze, left last Thursday for their home in Washington, D. O See the advertisement of the old reliable Columbia clothier. His clothes always^ look well on anyone, and they wear to satisfaction. Call if you want a good, nice suit at a reasonable price. The LexingtoD Department Store is offering some of the biggest bargains ever seen in buggies and wagons. These are new goods just in. Be sure to see them. They are daisies. We are in receipt of a catalogue of the State Fair which is to be held Columbia October 25, 26, 27 and 28. The work on the new site is being rapidly pushed and everything will i- _ d6 id reaamess. Mr. Elton Raw], who is an important employe of the Port Royal railroad, has been visiting his father, Mr. James E. Rawl, and friends for the past few days. His wife and children accompany him. Mr. A. J. Frick, formerly of the Fork, this county, is one of the editors and proprietors of the Grimes County Record, a sprightly and newsy weekly newspaper, published at Anderson, Texas. The State this morning announces the assignment of W. B. Smith Whaley. Liabilities one million dollars with twelve hundred dollars as assets. He has filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy. It is said that the greater part of the liabilities are secured by mill property, etc. Mr. "Whaley is a very energetic man and it is hoped his usefulness may not be destroyed by these mill troubles. ds which, are ire with the 1 iml (ientlemeivs Shoes. Clothing. >rtunity to get full value tor your id value 15c?., our present price 10c. C 58 of Bleached Datnask 443. a yard. J I Trunks and Traveling Bags in the C mBnHHmBBBBmBSEBBPHBBWBi Oar space this v/eek is powerfully crowded and we are compelled to carry over various articles for the next issue. It is good that harvest and seed time sometimes come to the printers. Whenever you need harness, saddles, gears or anything iu this line, dome fail to call and see Mr. Davis in the Davis Harnese Store, Columbia, S. C. He is a very clever gentleman to deal with and is prepared to serve you in quality and price. The mysterious fire which occurred in the stale bouse in Secretary of State's office early Monday morniDg, did not seriously damage any of the most important records on file. Nothing was destroyed which cannot be replaced. Col. George Bell Timmerman is at the springs for ten days resting, Sfter the worries of the campaign. He made quite an honorable run for Solicitor and no doubt feels greateful to his friends. He will merit the reward and make a bright and vigorous officer. Miss Eunice Wessinger passed through Lexington this afternoon en route CO WlUblirup m wuniu tuoi/itution she has a scholarship. Miss Wessinger is pleasantly remembered here as having been a most excellent student in the Institute. Whenever you need shoes of any kind, think of Ehrlichia shoe store, Columbia. Of long standing and known for reliability. They carry juBt what you want, and the prices are always right. Polite and pleasing salesmen make everything 0. K. . Call and see them when you are in that city. Miss Annie Beaty of Anderson who | is principal of the intermediate department in the Institute has arrived and taken charge of her duties. Mies Beaty comes among us most highly recommended as being a good disciplinarian, a very thorough and most competent teacher in every respect. You can't fail to see the big advertisement of Whitten the Batesburg business hustler, on the first page of this issue. Sure enough, goods "do move" in and out of this live store. The quality and such low prices are bound to keep things moving. Go there if you want bargains. The Serenade. The friends of Hon. D. F. Efird of this place, rejoicing in bis success in the Senatorial race, engaged the Lexington Brass Band last Friday night and the party drove to his residence and gave him a live ooronodfi Mr. Efird resnonded in |ev? vwmw* 1 A. quite a nice welcome address aDd took occasion to thank not only the friends present but those of the entire county for the honor conferred upon him. All returned glad that they had went and had a pleasant time. 0000 CRQPi 1 GOOD SHOES. That is the way we figure it out. It's a mighty nice thing to see the smiling face of the man that will make a "Bale to the Acre" or has the best crop of corn he ever had. Everybody is talking prosperity. The man who bought SI.50 Shoes last fall won't be suited " t .1.1 r\r\ fl;i with a thing under $z.uu or^z.uu Te are feeling good ourselves for we are going to sell some families the best Shoes for the money they ever bought. Take our CLIMAX $2.00 man's Shoe, for instance, it's got the best leather in it you ever saw. EHRLICH'S ' " - - I*'-"l T W'n.nv Rr-.it BUCK'S V UM JjCW, v <11 o wv^v, Don't You Forget It. 1643 Main Street/ fftl ITlfRIi Q f 1627 Main Street f Wl I JlDFij i3i li Sept20? ly Ooming Forward E Display of Up to date We carry one of tin-most complete line ?>f Dry (loods, money. All goods as represented,, or money refund. )ue cms? ^ard wide Bieacbea Wheeling, worth 7 c. at oc. a vard, L lot of Umbrellas. special sale lot, price, b8e. '20 Wont Drugg larolinas. We carry the stock in and out of seusoD, alCi you wi M? a 1 H *&&&:& ftwy ya^ w Wffi Wasfei IIUHIIIE0 ?R?#il? BUI That's the way things look s packed full. Some going and new stock Another Cs OLD HICKORY WAI I FIRST OF NEXT WEEK. GREGORY-RHEA MUL J I AT SAME OL ? W I lift !! 1111! Ill 11111 ill 111II 1:1 II f! ! 1 I! V Get Our Prices I MAS ps Lexingto SBi^SS JO x . sry Dav. The ew Merchandise. [I _ * 1 1 . . 1 , 1 * i 1 $ n<?u<e r iiriiisiiiugr?. i iotimig m ine noiun. ^ 1 ca.se L')ncdal"' Cambric, 10c. a yard, 1 case Cam- j eta as a starter for (he season. See the special 11 always hod what you want here. ssfa ^3S#h JJUIILJMMMIIM III Mil Ml LTWWWlKWHUf^ll- gmiCTaHMff ^ it our place. A big house I ; out that are sold 1 coming in. ^ i ir of the l" iONS TO ARRIVE , COME TO SEE US. I I E> ; i! COLUMBIA, S. C. rOHN W. COSDEB, Soo. and Trcas. D STAND. I fcjgi * wm? mH r* in mi in if 11 ii i ii nun i it: lefore Buying. *1 n, S. C. ] r Perfect Fit. Latest Style. Highest Quality. Lowest Prices. all these are embodied in the "GRIFFON BRAND," as evidence of this we refer to our satisfied and well dreeeed customers wearing GRIFFON CLOTHES. E, G, BRIER & CO,, Lexington, S. C.