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\ THE LEXINGTON DISPATCH. ? Eaprasantatiua Kaurspapar. Sauars kaxinptan and tha Hardars at tha Surraunding Sauntias &ifca a Slanhat* * VOL.' XXXV. LEXINGTON. S. C., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER :JO. 1904. , 4. . - ~Z GLOBE BET GOODS COMPART, ~T mT "W- BE. jib., Cir> iadO MAIN STREET, - -- -- -- - COLUMBIA, 93. C. Solicits a Share of Your Valued Patronage. Polite and Prompt Attention. October istf I TRUTH 1POETRV. x 7 t: #>. We have Shoes for the farmer's boii To ran across the fields, la leathers black and glossy, With both hard aad robber heels. We have Shoes for the piooghman And his mate who draws the hoe. Aad Shoe 3 for the sportsman When on a pleasure trip he goes. Wehave Shoes for every season And in styles that can't be beat, And Shoes at popular prices ^ To. fife the different shapes of feet, We have shod the feefc of Columbia For some twenty years or so, And we hope to have this pleasure For at least that many more. Whenever you are in need of Shoea Come in and take a peep? Our goods are known from Pudding Swamp x To the banks of Raffcing Creek. V s f - ! LEVER 1 HE SHOE MAN.| COLUMBIA, S. C. V Men's Fall Furnishings KEY STOCK IS NEW AND COMPLETE IN Neckwear. Gloves. Underwear, Half Hose, Handkerchiefs, Shorts. Knox & Stetson's Soft and Stiff Hats, Snit Cases, and Hand Bags. White and Fancy Vests. SUITS MIDI TO URDU A FIT GUARANTEED. \ J.H.Eleazer, HABERI)ASHER, 1514 MAIN STBEET COLUMBIA, S. C. GiRi^y"^ THE CLO COLUMBIA., - i Our Trip Continued. j The. third wetk of our pilgrimage 1 found us on the road Monday of last week bound for Irmo. On arriving there, it was our good fortune to fall into the hands of Mr. EL A. Lorick, whose hospitality is as large as his heart and bis heart is as large as the world. Hamp is a splendid business man and we are truly glad to know that he is prospering. The town of Irmo, like that of Lexington, has the disadvantage of being too near Columbia with her excellent market, but notwithstanding this great drawback, her merchants are pusbiog ahead with an enterprise that is commendable and a tenacity that is worthy to be imitated. Oar friend John W. Hook is up to head in business. Besides conducting a lucrative mercantile business, he is the polite and accommodating railroad agent of the Columbia, Newberry and Laurens railroad, and the efficient and reliable telegraph operator at Irmo- In all the duties of life as a husband, father, a friend and a citizen he is careful to discharge them faithfully, wisely and charitably. Lorick & Lorick, two enterprising and progressive young business men have recently enlarged their already commodious store in order to meet the increasing demands of their growing business.- Mr. L. S. Mathias, the old reliable of the place, is still hulding his own and in addition is adding new customers every day. This speaks well for his fair dealings, his honesty and accommodation. After a very restful night at home we started early Tuesday morning for Ballentine. _ On arriving there we found the Treasurer, (who had speDt a pleasent night with Mr. James W. Shealy) with war paint on ready to scoop in the dues of the State and county from the taxpayers of that vicinity. Mr. Jas. S. Boozer looked fat and happy. Jim has made money there in merchandising, but thinks that he can do better at Chapin and speaks of moviog there. After waiting upon the taxpayers and subscribers, we drove to Mrs. Busby's and enjoyed a splendid dinner, and soon some of the substantial citizens and subscribers began to gather for the purpose of "forking over" what, they owed. We spent Tuesday night at White Rock with our old friend David A. Richardson, where we always feel at * home and eDjoy his kindness and I attention. Messrs. Richardson & RichardsoD, and our old war chum, J. Belt Shealy, are the merchants, carrying ample stocks of goods and are enjoying a good trade. They are clever business men and deserve a , larse measure of success. Having finished up our work there j we drove up to Hilton and found Johnny Green Hilier as lively as usual and enjoying a wide trade, i We did not meet the usual crowd j who congregate there on similar occasions in the days gone by, consequently there was but little pickings ! j [ WALL, THJER*. ...... S. C for ihe J'leasurer aDd dues for the editor. Nsght fouDd us at Mr Elias AmickV. by special invitation from himself aDd son Bachman, (who married one of our. young lady friends) "We. spent the night pleasantly. Elias is excellent company and no one caD be in his company without eDj'oyiDg themselves. At SpriDg Hill we found a few of the ''Lord's of Creation" and turned them away satisfied with having done a good .day's work in lightening their pockets and makiDg those of the Treasurer and editor heavier. There j t ^.u~ are gooa peopie id luib vicuuii.jr wuu are worthy citizens and "good livers." We drove to the town of Peak where we are always delighted to stop. The town has improved some since last we paw it. Mr. Suber, one of the town's general merchants, has built a large two story store house and filled it with a nicely assorted stock of goods suitable to meet the demands of his trade. The Eargle boys are with him and are popular with the people. Mr. Johnny Swygert, another popular merchant carries a neat stock and eDjoys his share cf the trade. Mr. W. A. Summer also has a nice line of general merchandise and is not a whit behind tire ofcheas in progressivenese and popularity. Mr. Wm. Wilson is the cotton buyer and always offers the tiptop market prices. Mr. Bushardt is still the polite and accommodating postmaster and is one of the best pmployee3 in Uccle Sam's service. The town hail has been freshly painted and sdda much to the appearance of the town. The education! interests of the community is ably looked after by Miss Elizabeth Dominick, who is a lady of accomplishment, culturu and refinement. She is doing a great work for tb9 people of the community and is building up characters that will produce honor to tjbe town and country. The largest crowd perhaps that we met in the Fork was gathered there and the collections were good. We enjoyed Thanksgiving Day at Mrs. Stack's hotel who is a genial hostess. At the Cross Roads we met the usual number of prompt paying citizens of that section and soon we were on our way to Chapin. Here we met a large crowd and they really aeempri ftriYiniiB r.n render im the | tenth due^this grand government of j ourB. These people are alwayB I prompt paying and are among the I most substantial and progressive people of the county. The town is improving and the merchants are enjoying a good trade. Messrs. Frick & Frick, J. S. Wessinger, and "Bub" Williams carry good stocks and pay the highest-prices for produce. Mr. Comeiander also pleases bis customers with bargains, while Dr. H. P. Meetze dispenses medicines to the sick, and bupplies the community with candies, fruite, etc. Bub Williams is the postmaster and serves the people with promptness and dispstcn Messrs. Frick & Son have g*no.oo MEN'S $10.00 SUITS 8 WHAT is there about eurl SfO suits this year that! they are selling so fast?g Faster than ever. I Is it style? , ? Or tailoring? p Or the tine cloth? i Or the variety? ? Or the $2.o0 we save you from? the price others ask for similar! suits not so well tailored? | "Borcey Sack If Yeu Ask It" ! Other suits $16.o0. Come pick it out, and which ever it is you will be happy with your bargain. Bt. Xi. K1 THE CLl 1323 SSATiT STBS3T, i an up-to-date ginnery which is kfpt ' busy turniug out the fleecy staple. Mr. Eobartson?s fine saw and lumber mill is still giving a large number of hands' employment. He ships a large quantity of lumber to all points. The factory project is again talked of end the probability is that it will be carried to success. Mr. Robertson, with his liberality and progressiveness is at the head of the enterprise and this is An assurance that ChaDin " "" ' A will some day bear tbe bum of the ppindles. Prof. M. Pickens Lindler presides over the educational interest of tbe town and community, assisted by Miss Blaucbe Kyzer, with satisfaction to patrons and pupils. Our last night in the Fork we spent with Mr. J. E. C. Shea-.y and family. Mr. Sbealy is cne of our best citizens and a successful farmer and bis barns are always full and be is surrounded by everything to make a man happy. After h good night:s rest we drove over to Uncle Josh Sbeaiy's and met a small crowd of anxious taxpayers waiting to render unto Ceasar tbe thiDgs that are Ceasar's. Uncle Josh and all were well. About 11 o'clock we had collected all tbe "chinks" possible and pulled out fcr Lexington. "Prince", it seemed, knew that we were homeward bound and covered tbe distance in handsome style. We crossed tbe river at Wyse's Jt'erry ana regretted mat u was not the free bridge, which is so much needed by the Fork people to give them equal conveniences wilh their brethren on the south side to reach their Court House and to open up a safe and sure way to transport their products to market, and make them happy and contented with their invironment. We are satisfied more now than ever before that these bridges will come at an early day, as the people's necessities demand them. The people as a whole are in good spirits, but are anxiously awkitiDg the decision of the Supreme Court in the railroad bond case, otherwise they are happy. Many of them are holding cotton for better prices aDd expect to have a good Christmas, let the world wag which way it may. Gov. Heyward has appointed Hon. D. F. Efird, of near here, and E. F. Strother, of Batesburg, as members of a large committee to represent this State in the meeting of tbe Cotton Growers to be held at Shreveport, La, on the 12th of December. Mies Joeie Riddle, one of the most accomplished lady teachers of the county, has a very flourishing school at White Rock, and is giving satisfaction to the patrons and is beloved by her pupils. Miss Josie finished at the South Carolina College in Columbia. Blood poison and lock jaw prevented by applying Acid Iron Mineral to cuts or wounds at once. No home should be without it. Trade A. I. M. mark cn every bottle. Sold by druggists. 5 SUITS. j Tr^PpR^^ON ipif WARD, >XHIKR. COLUMBIA, S. C. Peak ITews. To the Editor of the Dispatch: Mrs. Herbert Hughey and children, of Columbia, spent a few days last week with the family of Mr. Pink Stoudemire. Mr. and Mrs. Adam Eargle have returned home after a short visit to relatives at Glymphville. Miss Elizabeth Dominick weDt to her home in Newberry to spend Thanksgiving. Miss Blanche Setzler, who teaches at Summerville, has been on a visit to her home at Pomaria. She was, accompanied by Mrs. Stoudemire. The County Treasurer and the Editor of the Dispatch were in town last Thursday. Mr. Lee Connor snent Sundav in -r J town. Mr. Clarence L. McEicbern, telegraph operator at Alston, went up to White Stone to spend Thanksgiving. Mr. F H. McEachero, of Fairfield countj, w&s in town last week on business. Mr. W. M. Wilson spent Monday in Newberry on business. Mr. Henry Davis and Miss Ella j Stuck, daughter of Mr. Mell Stuck of this county, were married last Sunday morning at, the borne of Mr. Thompson Addy, Rev. R*y, of the Methodist church, officiating. They will reside near EookmaD. There was a show of trained birds and dogs in the town hall on Monday night. Mrs. J C. Swygert, Jr., and Miss Mary Swygert have returned from Gaffaev. Mr. H. C. Parr, of Newberry, is in town. E. XT r\r-tr\ rv\ 0 Q 1 QflJ. U YCLU Utl i-Uj Thanksgiving at Irene. To the Editor of the Dispatci: The public school at this place observed Thanksgiving by appropriate exercises held in the church in the evening. The program consisted of songs, ' dialogues and recitations, together with an address by R9V. C. A Frefd, of Columbia, pastor of Eoecfz^r Lutheran church. His subject was "Education and its Advantage?/' and all who heard it were highly pleased with his able discourse. The exercises were in charge of Miss Ellen Hendrix, principal of the school, whose reputation for school management is known throughout the county, with the aid of Miss May Taylor, the assistant teacher. Miss Hendrix has been in charge of this school two years, during which time she has succeeded in increasing the enrollment from Go to 94. A new school building, with improved furniture and apparatus, has been furnished by the Saxe Gotha Cotton Mill. X Pretty, useful Christmas presents ' ' ^ fhftm * at tne .Bazaar. jdb aurt dcc uxm. i i i CLii ( ( | We are Whol-sale a < WINDOW AND ! ALL Ki: i BUILDING km OB ( j Investigate the ?re: | PAL < I Moore's Pure Hons: \ mixed paint mad ] seed ()i | If bought refnilarlv the j>ric( < Sale price > ].:{(> per gallon, j I-ric" Si.7'). sa ! i ft s i LOrlCK & L( ( ( as corp( < ! COLUMB ? < Obituary. Omar Cook, eon of P. H. and L. R Cook, was born November 30th, 1892, died November 19.h, 1904. Agpti 11 years, 11 months and 19 days. rid was baptised in infancy by the speakei; was a faithful Sunday school scholar and delighted in giving to the support of orphans and the spread of the gospel. He had reached the 8ge when he began to talk of taking on himself his baptismal vows, showing1 his hopes were not all in o * this world. In bis home relations he ^ was a bright boy, dutiful to his parents and ever mindful of the comforts of those around him. He has left a void in the family circle sorely felt bv all who came in daily contact with him. O.oe little brother had preceded him to the spirit land. ^ Mr. and Mrs. Pickens H. Cook and family, and also the grandparents of the lovely little Oscar, have the profound sympathy of the entire community in their deep bereavement. The funeral services were conducted bv Revs. J. G. Graicben and W. D Qaick in Providence Lutheran cburcn, LexicgtoD, S. C., in the presence of a large and sorrowful congregation. Tbe sermon was . . ba^ed on Matthew 17:1 8 The interment took place; in the cemetery acj fining the church. May tbe (?rttcp be given to the bereft parents and disconsolate relatives to saj: By Thy hands the boon was given. Thou bust taken bur Thine own: Lord of earrli and God of heaven, Evermore, Thy will be done. J. G. G. The Treasurer's Assistant. I | Treasurer Shesly, who prides hirni self as a handsome fellow and j imagines all' the ladies fall in love | with him, bad for his assistant oa his collection rounds, Mr. Clifton ! Smith, one of Black Creek's cham; pioD beaux, aDd quite a good lookJ ing fellow. Oa our rounds we | noticed several young ladies taking j sly peeps at him, but the evidence ! is that he lost hia heart on one of Bitesburg's beautiful widows, and he is seriously considering the proposition of moving there so that he can be near her. After completing our round of the Fork, we returned home and found our office work had accumulated eo much that we had to forego the pleasure of accompanying the Treasurer in Hollow Creek. We regret this very much as it was our inten ! tion to visit those friends, but life | is full of disappointments and this | is one of them. "Window Glass and Putty. We have a supply of Glass and i Putty. "We sell cheap. ' The Kaufmann Drug Co. J I ud Retail Dealers ill I PLATE GLASS. [ S'DS OF | Mmi&L GUSS. i > ir advantage of our > XTS. ! > e Colors a ready [ e with pure. Lin- [ il onlv. t ' would haw ro bo ; . Tinted Goods?Reirular > le price Si .W. > \ iwranceCo i 3 KATE D.) \ IA, S. C. ! > t