The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, November 23, 1904, Page 4, Image 4
The Lexington Dispatch,
G. M. Harmax, Editor and Publisher.
Circulation, 1,900.
Wednesday, Novemeber 23,1904.
Our Trip Continued.
We hare stoo 1 the hardships and
inconveniences of oar j*unt throagh
the coanfcy remarkably well. True, we
hare at times been considerably worried
at being absent from the Dispatch
office, which is ' the apple of oar
eye" and "the darling of oar heart,"
bat upon the whole oar trip has been
one of pleasure and of surprises?
v of pleasure because everywhere we
went we were treated with uniform
. kindness and courtesy by all we
met, and of surprises becacse of the
hopefulness of our people as regards
the future of the county as well as
the hsppy, contented ssd peaceful
lives they are leading. Go all sides,
in every community and in nearly
every home there are tangible evi'
dences of improvement either completed
or in the course of construction.
The blessings of plenty hi.ve
giving a wonderful increase as a reward
for the industry and labor \ of
the husbandman. We are now more
firmly convinced than ever before .
rhftk TiATinortnn eocnfcv is the verita- ,
. ble garden spot of the universe indeed
and in troth. The spirit of
progress has began to leaven and its
workings will ultimate result in the
increased prosperity of the people.
We would that we had the time and
space to give an account of the improvements
we noticed in the different
communities, but unfortunately ,
neither will permit at this time, we
may do so later when we again settle
down to office work.
Our appointment for the week began
at Edmund, and after traveling
over the long, dusty and sandy road,
we arrived at our destination and
found only a few tax payers present
to settle their obligations they owe the
v - ^ State
for the privilege of having the
"Stars and Stripes'' to wave over
them. Tbev were waited on in 4*Get
Rich Quick" style by the Treasurer^
th? TMitni'fl rocket was made a
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little heavier by the addition of a few j
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large size "cart wheels." We then j
( decided to treak the "staff of life"
with our old time friend, Mr. John
McCartha, known throughout the
Black Creek sec-ion as a man of
sterling traits of character, great industry,
and reached his hospitable,
home about sundown. After a refreshing
night's rest, we started for
our nest appointment.
At Ptlion we met a very large
number of taxpayers, who kept the
Treasurer busy until after nightfall
while we hnsrled around to pick up
a cart wheel here and there. The
merchants wore happy smiles as if
they were all er joying a good trade,
waxiDg rich and using those riches
in developing the resources of the
community and in lightening the
burdens of the people of the community.
The first on our list is D t
P. Shumpert, who, together with bis 1
clerks Messrs. Hammond and Rawls,
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are ready at all times to see that the
wants of customers are supplied with
the best the market sffords. Our next
is D B. Sphaler, with his masters of
eeremobie?, Messrs. Wise and Huttc,
whose invitation is come unto me ye
naked and I will clothe thee, ye hungry
and I will give you to eat, and
so on down to the end of the beautiful
beatitude?. Last, but by no
means least, is Mr. Curtis Rish,
Who is the judicial magistrate of that
bailiwick. He holds the scales of
justice with an even hand and is a
terror to evil doers, while the weak
and oppressed and peace loving hud
in him a friend and a protector. Eesides
this be eojoys a good patron
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we also found tbat public spirited citizen,
Mr. J C Fort, known the county
as the "Daddy of Pelion," wbo is as
lively as a cricket sod as smiling ss
a French dancing master. He deserves
much of the credit for the
progress of the town. He is the fortunate
possessor of a fine water powthat
is capable of development at a
very email outlay of capita), and one
of the possibilities of the near future
is that capitalists will utilize it for a
cotton factory site. Dr. Kneece
looks well 8fter the health of the
place and his skillful treatment has
caused many a heart to rejoice on ao
o iunt of the restored health of loved
ones.
Tuesday afternoon we were at
Mr. Jacob Wlliams, and there we
were happy to meet the stardy sons
of toil of that commnnity, and with
them passed receipts for the cash,
thus making us all happy.
.1 "JOB ohcPA
V>?lir ur^b putuk nao unauujHu) nxv.v .
we met oar numerous friends. Soon |
we were collared by that patriotic
citizeD, Mr. W. L Qaattlebaum, wbo
wilfully and with malice (?) aforethought
arrested and took us to bis
pleasant home and then and there
treated us like as if we were a king.
Our grateful thanks go out to him and
his estimable family for their kindness
to us. Steadm&n is qaite a business
little place, and is a good market
for lumber, naval stores and cotton.
The merchants are H. J. Burgess,
Thurman Qaattlebaum and B.
B. Hall, while Messrs. Gunter and
Gantt keep the turpentine interest
booming.
Early Wednesday morning found
the wandering pilgrims at Samaria.
Here we found Mr. Westmoreland,
wbo is known among his host of
friends as simply "Bill," so well liked
is he. His firm of Westmoreland &
Son, is doing a tremendous business
in buying and selling all kinds of
commodities and utilities and. is doing
a wonderful work for the people
of their community. As an instance
of the volume of trade we mention
'he fact that they did a $15,000 business
the past season.
We reached Batesburg and found
the place aglow with her new
innovation. The vacant lot opposite
the depot was dotted with tents cf
various shapes and forms, Ferris
heels, ballon ascensions, "she eats
em alive" and other attractions of a
like nature. The tuwn was alive
with moving humanity, who were
on pleasure bent and seemed to be
3D joying that pleasure to its fall extent,
and there was'certainly great
ictivity . in trading circles. The
zierchanta were all smiles, their faces
ooking like a ray of sncshine breakng
through a dark cloud. The city
fathers are putting in their electric
md water plants, which will be of
nestimable value to the place. We
found the Backet Store truly alive
with busy people securing bargains
ibat Mr. Whitten is giviDg. Capt.
E. JoneB had his bands full in bis
ittempt 'o wait cpon the vast crowd
bat thronged bis store. The secret
>f his successes, like Mr. Whit ten's,
s that he carries a lino of goods
mitable for the town and country
;rade, and advertises what he has to
jell. Mr. J. C. Glove^, also, erjoys a
?ood share of. business, because he
sells goods at rock bottom prices.
Mr. W. A. Cooner, known to the
eaders of the Dispatch as the
'Batesburg clothing and shoe house,"
jarries* line of goods, which are the
Desfc and his prices the lowest. He
s bound to succeed because he misrepresents
nothing. The other merihants
are carriDg. a nice line of
joods aDd are enjoying good trades.
We were pleased to meet Prof. J. R
F. Major, who faithfully looks after
;he educational interest of the town.
At Leesville it was our good fortune
to fall into the hands of Dr. D
M. Cro8son, who took charge of us,
oody and soul aud conveyed us to
Pi*^ooavi io I
ito cre^auv uvuic* x/i vivoouu
irnong our most distinguished physi:ians
and patriotio citizens. He is
popular with the masses on account
his kindness of heart and his
attention to the poor and needy.
He has a fine orchard in which are
planted numerous varieties cf fruits.
His farming interest is large. The
tax payers were prompt. Lee&vilie
has fine stores and the merchants
all carry a really pretty line of
goods. Matthews & Bouknight
carries the largest stocks of any
merchant in the county. Their low
prices have attracted customers from
Lexington, Aiken and Saluda counties.
Mr. C. D. Barr is conducting a
knnlnnoo and io rn-oaHw 1YYlTM,r?\7.
live uuoiuoco auu 10
ing his store. His ccfSa and furniture
factory is quite a success. The
Oil Mill, under the management of
W. Aug. Shealy, is doing a great
work for the place. The Bank building
is going up rapidly and its doors
will soon be thrown open to the public
when Henry Meetze's face will
light up with a smile, as he handles
the velvetry bills of our Uncle Sam.
The educational interests of Leesville
is the beet in the State. Prof.
Haynes, who by the way ie a self
made map, hia father having been
an employee in the Glendale Mill,
near Spartanburg, and the Professor
worked 8 while and used his income
to pay his tuition through Wofford
He has done a wonderful work
for Lexington county in general and
Leeaville in particular.
Friday night we spent with Mrs.
Sbealy, the venerable mother of the
County Treasurer, where we were
weed to sleep in the feathery down
of one of her clean and sweet beds.
After waiting upon the few people
that met us at Summit we drove to
Gilbert, formerly Lewiedale, there
we found the live and progressive
merchants: W. H. Donly, T. S.
Seaee and R L Keisler, and about 2
p. m , we pulled lines for home.
The Treasurers collections were
good, the Editor's fairly eo. Some
metus like men and others gave us
the dodge.
Last Monday found us on the rosd
to Irmo with the hope of meeting a
large number of our friends.
Christmas Goods.
Military Sets, Clothes Brushes,
Toilet Sets, Combs and Brushes,
Jewelry Boxes, Mirrors,
Writing Sets, Smoking Sets,
View Holders, Card Receivers,
LamDS.
Child's C. and B. Sets, Shaving Sets,
Manicure Pieces, Wrist Bags, Album
Games, Books, Testaments. Bibles,
Jewelry of every description,
Gold Watches
form UO to ?30,
China Cups and
Saucers.
Mugs, Tooth
Picks. China Novelties,
4 Piece Table Sets,
Fruit. Baskets, Fruit Bowls,
Comb aad Brush Trays, Tea, Sugar
and Cream Chocolet Sets. Water
Sets. Best Figured Vases, Toy Tea
Sets, Dolls of every description, Scissor
Sets, Manicure Cases. Knife, Thimble
and Scissors Sets, Cologne of every
kinds, in price from 2oc. to $-3.00.
Crosson Drug Co.,
LEESVILLE,- S. C.
New Store.
NEW GOODS AND NEW PRICES.
Fine Feed, Flour, Meal, Grist,
Rice, Lard, Bacon, Sugar, tJoffee,
Butter, Sausage, Cheap
TT/i?/]nrn*A Ttyi V n n m a1 .
XL<u u vr ai x jeiu<muw i
ed and Glassware, all
at low cut prices.
ENTERPRISE SAUSA8E MILLS
AND
LARD MILLS at REDUCED PRICES.
Cabbage, Turnips, Onions, Irish Potatoes,
Cocoanuts and apples at prices
that cannot be beat. CountryProcure
exchanged for goods
DEALER IN
GENERAL MERCHANDISE,
LEXINGTON. S. C.,
Comer opposite Court House Square.
Warning.
TVTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEY TO
i\ all persons not to trespass in any
nianner uj>on our lands, lying in Gilbert
Hollow and' Chinquepiu townships,
either by hunting, cutting trees, night
or day. All violators of this notice will
be prosecuted to the full extent of the
law. <>pd ^ HARTLEY BROS.
Trespass Notice.
ALL PERSONS ARE HEREBY |
notified not to trespass in any manner
whatever, upon my lands. Tht;
law will be enforced against- all persons
so doing. fcpd DAVIS GANTT.
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\ LL PERSONS ARE HEREBY !
J\ forbidden to hunt, fish, haul wood
or trespass iu any manner whatever,
upon our lauds. The law will be vigorously
enforced. (>pd
D. H. \VHEELER, L. G. WHEELER,
J. V. AMICK. JAS. A. AMICK. |
J. H. KOON. |
For Sale. *
T WILL OFFER FOR SALE AT '
J- public auction on the 29rh day if Nov- |
ember. 1904, at my place 011 Hollow
Creek, corn, fodder, farming' implements,
buggy, wagon, cow and calf,
mare, work mule and mule coir and
other articles to the highest bidder.
Jwc.pd. WALTER SHEALY.
Final Discharge.
Notice is hereby given to all
persons interested that I will apply to
the Hon George S. Drafts, Judge of Probate
in and for the Conntv of Lexington,
S ate of South Carolina, on the i'3rd day of
Dec.. 1904, for a final discharge as Executor
of the estate of A. -J. Loric-k. deceased
JAS. K. SWYGERT,
4w6pd Executor.
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| FARMS FOR SALE, I
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4 500 acre farm, with three small 4
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^ dwellings, bam, etc , three miles ?
* from Gilbert, 8. C., for $2,500.
4 220 acre farm, with new four- $
* room dwelling, small tenant house, *
* good barn, tobacco barn, one and a 4
4 half miles from Gilbert, for $1,250. *
* 145 acre farm, rich land, with J
4 dwelling, tenant houses, barn, three 4
and a half miles from Lee^ville, S. *
J C., for $3,000. |
4 146 acres of woodland, three miles 4
% from Steadman, S. C., for $300. ^
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J Three quarter acre lot, wun nice *
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ft five-room dwelling at Gilbert, 8. G , ft
% forSoCO. %
* 1U acre lot, with nice two story ft
^ dwelling, barn, etc., at Gilbert, lor ft
2 $1,750. *
* 90 acre larm, with email honse, ft
A 4*
ft barn, etc , one mile from Gilbert,
* for $700. *
J GOOD TERMS. %
! GHAS L. KELLY, 1
I REAL ESTATE A6ENT, !
ft 1408 Main Street, ft
| COLUMBIA, - - S. C. ?
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Warning.
1UOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO
li all persons not to hunt, haul wood,
or trespass in any manner whatever,
upon the lands of the undersigned. The
law will be 'enforced against all trespassers.
S. E. BERRY,
Estate ELIZA BERRY.
Ont. 3i 1904 4w4ud.
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Danger of a Cough.
Pneumonia, grippe, cold, bronchitis and
aearly every other dangerous sickness of
this kind is usually the development of
a slight cough. Too many people are
laid up and too many die from diseases
where they could so easily knock that
first cough in the head. Murray's Horehound,
Mullein and Tar cures colds. It
just drops the bottom out of a cough.
Every* druggist has it for 2oc. a bottle.
Remember ''Murray's" and take no
other. R< gilar oOc size.
Trespass Notice.
A LL PERSONS ARE HEREBY POSA
itivelv forbiddeu to trespass in manner
whatever upon our lands. We will
certainly proseute each and every individual
caught on our lands after this
notice.
J. T. LAIRD.
-- N. W. KING. I
W. N. KING.
II. F. CAMPBELL. I
November 16, 1904. 4wo pd.
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CAPITAL,
FOUR PER CENT.
per annum, payable quarterly on Savings Dep
^COUNTY AND TGWN DEPOSI
WE HAVI
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and now have
makes in thes
We invite the
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to call ana ms
their purchase
CAUCI
1311-1313 ASSEMBLY STUBS
P. S. "YVY aiv l(K?kiu^ for a lar?re shipm
is exjx'eti'd r?> arriw at any rime brtwrrii I
\ I Crove'j
J has stood the test 25 years
I bottles. Does this record c
j|[ Enclosed with every bo
5 Still Selling at Lowest i
i Prices |
5 Goods to everybody, every- 5
c where, every day. Why can't J
\ we sell to yon ? 5
I We Buy by the Car Load 5
\ and give our customers tiie ad- \ m
5 vantage of the extreme low 5 ^
r prices. Whenever you trade
$ with us you get your money's \
5 worth and you will come again. 5
J Remember please, we sell every- J
? thing, furniture of all kind, bug- ?
5 gies and wagons by the car load, 5
J in fact come and see the many J
\ great bargains we will give you x
5 in all lines. 5 ^
x To arrive fhis week a car of J
I "OLD HICKORY" WAGONS. |
S Remember, too, we buy every- %
r thing you have for sale and give #
? you the highest prices. J ?
I COME ONE, COMB ALL, TO I
\ H|atthews-Qoukni6ht Qo., i
Lieesville, s. c. '4
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LEXINGTON, S. C.
$30,000.00.
I TWO PER CERT,
iosit8. ) per annum,- payable quarterly on Checking deposits on inimimum amount of $2C0
ITORY. PROMPT AND COURTEOUS ATTENTION GUARANTEED.-?*
5 JUST OPENED UP OUR
D WAGON REPOSITORY.
i on hand a full line of up-to-date
e goods which we are offering at
Sottom Prices.
People of Lexington County
;pect our stock before making
3S. We study to please.
JMAN BROS.,
IT, COLUMBIA, S. C.
tent of rhe finest Horses and Mules ever seen in South Carolina. This shipment
he loth of December. 11)04, and the 1st of January. It><).">. CAUGHMAN BROS.
> Tasteless Chili Tonic ]
. Average Annual Sales over One and a Half MHSon i
>f merit appeal to you ? No Cure, No Pay. 50c* I
ttle is a Ten Cent* package of Grove's Black R.oot> Liver PiBs. M
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