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r THE LEXINGTON DISPATCH. ? Iteprescntatiue Kentspaper. Sowers Lexmpton and the borders of the Snrronndinp Sounties Lihe a glanhet. YOL. XXXV. LEXINGTON. S. C? WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1905. 9. Z GLOBE ART GOODS COMPAKT, T ? "W. ZE3L ^OlJTC^TOlSr, TIES., f lAb JOxSO MAIN STREET, ------- COLUMBIA, W. O. Solicits a Share of Your Valued Patronage. Polite and Prompt Attention. O^tnhor 13tf 1 TRUTH IN POMP. I I ' We have Shoes for the farmer's son To ran across the fields. In leathers black and glossy, With both hard and robber heels. We have Shoes for the ploughman And his mate who draws the hoe. And Shoes for the sportsman When on a pleasure trip he goes. We have Shoes for every season And in styles that can't be beat, Asd Shoes at popular prices To fit the different shapes of feet, We have shod the feet 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 Shoes * Come in and take a peep? Our good a are known from Pudding Swamp To the banks of Baf&ing Creek. LEVER, """ man* COLUMBIA, S. C. * Men's .Mhattp MY STOCK IS NEW AND COMPLETE I rIN Neckwear, Gloves. Underwear. Half Hose, Handkerchiefs. Shirts. Knox & Stetson's Soft and Stiff Hats, Snit Cases, and Hand Bags. White and Fancy Vests. SUITS MADE TO ORDER. A FIT GUARANTEED. J. XL Eieazer, HABERDASHER. 1514 MAIN STREET COLUMBIA, S. C. New Store. 4 HEW 600DS m NEW PRICES. Fine Feed, Flour, Meal, Grist, Sice, Lard, Bacon, Sugar, Coffee, Butter, Sausage, Cheap Hardware, Tin, Enameled and Glassware, all at low cut prices. - ENTERPRISE SAUSAGE MILLS AND LARD PRESSES AT REDUCED PRICES. Cabbage, Turnips, Onions, Irish Potatoes, Cocoanuts and apples at prices that cannot be beat. Country Produce exchanged for goods * M, D, HARMAN, DEALER IN - General Merchandise, I LEXINGTON, S. C., Corner opposite Court' House Square. < ? f Trespass Notice. ALL PERSONS ARE HEREBY FORbidden to hunt or fish, or trespass in any manner, whatever upon my land situated partly in Piatt: Springs and Lexington townships. The law will positively be enforced. MRS. JULIA C. BACHMAN. December 10, WL 4w9 pd. 4 i Broad aad Narrow Ways. The Rev. Dr. Fitch Preached of the Two Roads Before a Congregation at McCieiianville. To the Editor of The News and Courier: As had been auDoaoced, Dr. Fitch preached here yesterday from the text of the "narrow" and "broad" ways. He had a chart that revealed things vividly. There were two rival railroads, that bed tbeir starting points in the towns of Sinburg, Convictionville and Penitent One was known as the "Sinburg and Golden City Railroad." The former climbed through a rugged, mountainous, but picturesque, country and hsd its terminus in the "Golden City the other descended gradually at firBt, but later very precipitously, and bad its wind-up in the "Gulf of Despair." The river of death, takiog its rise in the lake of sin, near Sioburg flowed along the entire length of the death valley route. The stations of the lower route were known as Waitburg, LibertyviUe, Carelessville. Gay town, Sportville, Danceburg, Vioeburg, Cardville, Gambletown, Wineville, Drunken City, DeliriumtowD, Death City, Horrorvilie, Gulf of Despair. The Golden City route: Decision, .Trustville, Confessionville, Communionville. Mission City, Activity, Living Water, Graceville, Hopeville, Mount Prospect, Pesceville, Fan view, Glad City, Victory and Meetville. " fie said that the general manager -1 . I 1 A. i. 1 oi too lower route oaptureu Luttuy passengers for bis road by persuading them to put off till to-morrow? no use to be in a hurry?and that many boarded tbe train at libertyville, Carelessville and Gaytown. At Sportsviile tbe river widened out and made a lake, and this was tbe watering place, where Sunday specials were rnD; Danceburg was the station where the fairer sex predominated, and that it was the bail room that started many on tbe downward course. At Viceburg young men were in the majority, and that this country would never be what it should be till a mm was treated as the woman on her downfall? At Cardville maDy professors, and many of them high in tbe Chorch, embarked and were tbe caose of many others embarking. He related that be bad seen a young man on trial for murder in a Northern city; be had killed a fellow man at the card table in a drunken spree, and when asked by tbe Judge, who was an official in one of the leading denominations, if be had anything to say why the sentence of death should l L. ? l. : 1 j Dot ue passeu upon mm, repuea; "Only this, may it please your Honoi; that I learned to play cards in your drawing room, and at the first game the easds were dealt out by your fair daughter!" At Wmevilie many boys took the train and many were still aboard at Drnnken City and Deliriumtown. He stated that the trains all ran one way, and there was no way to get back by a vestibule car, but in the mercy of Gcd there was a way marked out by blood, extending from Deliriumiown and touching at every station on the back track, and going through the town of Penitent one could get a through ticket at Tr ustville for the Golden City route. There was a beautiful river known as "Obedience," that took its rise in the mountains and crossed the Sin bury and Golden City Road between the stations of Confessionville and Commanionvilie, and emptied oat in the ocean of Eternity; that at Mission City most of the work was done that concerned the Church; also at Activity. At Mount Prospect one got Ibe first glimpse of the Golden City in the distance, and at Fairview a god view was to be had, and at Meetviile, which was the last station, relatives and friends of the passengers, who had gone before, met them and escorted them into the Golden City, j The sermon was calculated 10 t mota fV>o itttrfilacfl lioH ?in/4 nAnoirl^p> f Ui?av lut : their ways and take their bearing*. j A. W. L ! ilcCleilanville, December, 1004. Srcokor-Pluakett. The most noted eveDt iu * social way that bus occurred 10 our beautiful tittle town 10 sometime, wan me ; mamage of 3ii*? Ivn I Uv^ttu Piuukefct to Prof. Wilfred Laadeu iiroofcer, | which occurred at the home of the j bride?a parents la^t ; Wednesday j raortiio<? at 10:30 6clock. Promptly at the appointed hour j the eweet strains of L^gheugnL'tf j wedding marcb whs sweetly n-ndeted by Mrs Geo. W R ckenhahaker and the two prettv ltt'le ribbon girlp, Edith Myrtle Brooker, sister of the groom, dressed in pink and bearing a pink ribbon and Ruby PluDkett WhetsfcoDe, Deice of the bride, dressed in white and bearing a white ribbon, entered the parlor and forming an aisle through which the handsome groom led his lovely bride to the beautiful bower from which were suspended three pretty Swiss wed ?? * ? t .1 a ding Delis Qnoer wmcn iney stood as they were marie one in an impressive manner by Rev. W. H Simpson, brother-in-law.of the groom. After congratnlatioos the dining room was thrown open to which the bridal party repaired and partook of an elegant wedding breakfast. The table was a picture of rare beauty which contained everything necessary to appease the appetite of the most fastidious. The decorations were beautiful, consisting of holly, bamboo, palms and ferns with pink and white ribbons artistically enterlaced, pink predominating. The bride wore a lovely dress of Diana brown Bilk, trimmed with touches of burnt orange velvet and Irish point lace, her oDly ornament being a handsome diamond brooch, the gift of the groom, and bearing the bridal bouquet of white carnations and maiden hair ferns. Her goiog away gown was a handsome tailor made navy blue broadcloth. The presents were numerous and magnificient, attesting the popularity of the couple. Toe bride is the youngest daught m u_ ?a t t> dl.? i?^ itfr ui mi- nuu iuib. o xj. x juubrti, a sweet and loveable young lady, quite popular and a favorite in social circles The groom is Superintendent of tbe Aiken Graded schools, a highly accomplished yoQDg man and rising rapidly in his profession. The out of town guests were: Dr. J and Mrs. Brooker, Misses Is* belle, | E bel and Blanche Brooker, Messrs Lucius and Theo. Brooker, Mr. Pierce Oliver, of Swansea, and Miss Myrtie Plunkett, of Trenton. Tbe happy young couple left on j tbe noon train for a short trip to Florida, and as the train moved slowly away from the depot the bride gracefnlly threw her bouquet to tbe many friendB who witnessed the departure, tbe happy couple were rapidly borne out of sight toward the Land of Flowers." G W. R North, S. G, Dec. 31, 1904. South Lezisgtoa Items. To tbe Editor of tbe Dispatch: Well, Mr. Editor, we are now enjoying the good breezes of 1904, but they soon will be numbered with tbe things of the $*st as soon will all of us be. ; Mrs. Simon Luoas and two children, of Florida, are visiting relatives j in this part of the county. Mr. MalcomXncas is very ill at this writing. I trust that he will be restored to bis usual health. The many friends of Miss Carry Rish will be pained to learn that she j * rt ill JV 4 mwiitrvrk \47 ** ! ?o vox.jr xtx aw vuio no uv^c for her an early improvement. School children, what X esy to one I Bay to al), love one another and your teacher, too, for the time of yonr departure is coming near. The school at Smith Branch is getting along nicely under the skillful management of Miss Sue H. Corley, one of Lexington's most gifted teachers. Mr. Arnel Berry, believing that it was not good for him to live alone, has taken as his bride Miss Zantie Taylor. May tbev live long and useful lives. Often we are warned by the breaking and falling of a mill stone that death is certain. The sound oi the Sew Year is ringing tonight. That's right boye, have a good time. Birdie. Beduced Bates to Columbia. Southern Railway announces the very low rate of one fare plus 2-5 cents fho v^n?(4 /rrtinintrim vdffi r.n ftV/l VUV SVUUVC W&ip ^LUIUItMMUl 4HW w ceute). Go account of Centennial Celebration of the Carolina College, Columbia, S. C., January 8tb-10tb, 1905 Tickets to be sold January 7th, 8tb and Otfa, with final return limit January lltb, 1905. For information ae to schedules, etc. communicate with any Agent of fcbe Southern Railway or address R W. Runt, D. P. A, Charleston., 8. C. Some Wedding. .Christmas eve, December *24,1904, was bright aDd clear and hurmonizt-d iD perfect accord with the beautiful ceremonies which touk place on that eve. By 5 o'clock the home of Mr. J. Harman Amick was delighted with those selected friends who had gathered there from far and near, to witness the marriage of two of our most popular people. The parlor was tastefully decorated for the occasion { and it being also a glad season when the very atmosphere is filled with "peace on earth, good will toward men." Promptly at 8 o'clock the bridal party arrived and at 8:30 o'clock the coup!e3 in attendance entered the parlor in the order named. Mr. Eddie Dominick of Prosperity and Mr. Robert Slice of Chapin, acting as ushers. Then came the parties most concerned, Mr. J Garnie Nelson the groom, and Miss Ida Lee Dominick the bride, who slowly and deliberately marched and took their position in front of Rev 0. B. Sbearouse. The beautiful ceremony was performed. The groom presented the weddiDg ring to his bride, and Rev. 0. B. Sherouse, who, in the simple solemn service pronounced them man and wife. The bride wore a dress of white silk mull trimmed in lace andribboD, and a lovely wreath of white flowers on her head. She wore white kid slippers with satin bows on them, and white silk mitts. The groom was robed in black The bride and groom received a lot of u&eful presents. Then came the most enjoyable part of all, the delicious supper, which was enjoyed I r% I yj Bit* xuo uxiuni yaivj iv^uiucu Iu the parlor where there was the sweetest of music. Miss Dominick is a niece of the well known J. Harman Amick, and she is noted for her grace and kindness. Mr. Nelson is a handsome young man of Columbia and holds a position on the Fire department in Columbia. They will make their future home ic that city. Hilton's loss is Columbias gain. May their life be long and happy is the wish of their friends. A. P. F. Death. Mrs. Mary Sbumpert departed this life December 22, 1904, aged 87 years, 11 months and 19 days. She leaves to mourn her loss 4 sons, 3 daughters, 23 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren, her husband and one daughter having preceded h6r to the grave. She was a faithful and life long member of the Lutheran church and will be greatly missed. Her remains were laid to rest at St. John's (Black Creek) Lutheran church with appropriate services conducted by her pastor. "Bieseed are the dead who died in the Lord." B. D. W. Sale Say. There was only one piece of prop- j erty sold last Mondaj?The lands belonging to the estate of the late Uzel Lee. The property was bought by Mrs. Carrie Lee, the widow, as follows: Traot (a) "upper river tract", Hh acres, for $20. Tract (b) one-half acre, 50 cents. Tract (c) south part of Hoke tract, 21 acres, for $500. Tract (d) an island of about one acre, for SO. | Take Warning. | We understand that there are I certain parties in the lower part of [ this county who make a habit of | turning out their stock upon the i grain fields of their neighbors. This | is contrary to the stock law and lays S the owners of the stock subject to indictment as well as the stock to be ; empounded and sold for damages, j There is much complaint about this j 1 mfttfcwr and those who are ffuiltv of j " " O ?r ? ! this disreputable practice should cease ! it at once or trouble will certaidy ; fl08U&. I Bargains. Win. Furtiok, Columbia, has replenished his stock with new and , fresh goods in all departments, and undoubtedly has some of the best , bargains ever put on the market. In clothing, shoes and dry goods he will astonish you for qaality and price. < We advise-cor people to bs sure to , caU and see his etock before buying. , hiia advertisement on page 7. , Local Items. Mr. Eiiss F Meetze, of Lower Fork, recently fcilbd a nil** month 78 old pig which w>igbed 254 pounds aod oDO'her ODe a little elder which tipped the beam at, 452. They were the famous 0 I C bieed. The two youthful Sightler boys, who are charged with causing the death of young Luc&b at Gaston a month or so ago, have given bond for their appearance court. They were represented by W. H. Sbarpe. You want a carriage that will serve you several seasons We have a line of buggies and runabouts that you'll get tired of before they even need the repair man's attention. W. P. Roof. Mr. Cyrus Shoaly who spent his vacation with hie mother id Summit, was in town Thursday. He with a number of fellow students returned Monday to resume their studies at the South Carolina College, in Columbia. Our young friend Will D. George, who is the electrician at the Watt Mill in Laurens county, sends us a very acceptable and pleasant New Year greeting in which was enclosed a dollar bill for another year's sub scripticn. Dr E. J. E heridge. Leesville's popular young dentist, who was re ceDtly elected a member of the House of Representatives from this county by a very flattering majority, was in town Monday shaking hands with his friends. W. Hampton Cobb, Esq., a prominent member of. the Rnmland bar, was in town Hocday representing parties interested in the partition sale of the Uzei Lee estate, and gave us a pleasant call FOR SALE?0 >? Bad Pulled bul1 will weigh about 80(1 lbs . ooe G h p. engine and boiler 011 wheels. Write for prices, will eeli low. Also 100 bushels Kite's latest improved cotton seed at. 75 cents per bushel. D. U Addv, Liesville, S C The Cotton Growers of Fork township are requested to meet at the votiDg place of said township under the call of Mr. Smith, for the purpose of electing deiegn'es to a County Convention of Cotton Growers to be held at Lexington. J. H. CoulI*. The Auditor will start out op his rounds for the purpose of receiving tax returns next week. His first appointment will be at G iBton next Monday. The Editor of the Dispatch will accompany bim and expects delinquent subeonbers to meet bim. We learn from this morning's State that Capt J. E Bouknigbt, Col. D. C Barr and Dr. D M Crofson, of Leesviile, and Capt. George R. Coney, all members uf the Leesville Gun Club and all (xperienced hunters, have gone to ? point beyond Allendale on s several daj'a hunt. The township b;>nd case will be argued in the Supreme court today. The amount of bonds involved aggregates $40 000. divided aa follows: Fork, $14 4()0; Bread River. $15,100; Saluda, $10, *500 Tn? interest due on these bonds arc-: Fork, $3,147; Broad River, $2,465: Salnda, $3,186. At the September Term of Gmrt, Judge Pordy beard the <Hee of E. H. B irrs et. al. ve. Jobu J. Barr* er. ai, involving the title to vervain lands on B ill Swamp He bis joat Hied with the Clerk his decree. rCoaing to decide the issue of fact, because of tbe conflicting testimony, and tbezefore orders it to a jury. In addition ui hie Hoe lice of dry good6, notions and millinery. Wo. Piatt, Columbia, b** in stock a large line of shoep built especially for the country trade. The** whoes are made to wear and are very serviceable. They are made out of the best leather by good workmen and are very cheap at tbe price aekea for tb-m. When in the city, call and see toeiu brfore you make your pn*-cht?w>. The protected cruder Chattanooga on July 1, completed her two days' speed trial at X*wporf. 11 I, on averaging between 10 1 and 16 375 knots per hour ever the measured milecourpein Narragaosetbay yeeter- : day. and 36.605 knots p*r hour in a ! four bom*' f-pe^d m.tv Ir'^hore today. ; She wh? built to toKtLr l*S o kuutc pt-r < bonr. The records of Ct-fi-rjetton, ibp rorooera office show t?. toCal oI 5? in- j quests for year.. 32 Accidental deaths ?ud 2f> dex"?." w* ? result of homicides. , ' | Potash as Necessary as Rain | The quality and quantity of the 1 crops depend on a sufficiency of | Potash I in the soil. Fertilizers which are 1 I low in Potash will never produce | I satisfactory results. $ Every farmer should be familiar with the S proper proportions of ingredients that go to fl make the best fertilizers for every kinc of fat crop. We liave published a series of books, containing the latest researches on this all- I important subject, which we will send free I if you ask. Write now while you flunk of it to the y GERMAN KALI WORKS .-*! New York?98 Nassau Street, or Atlanta, Gs.?52% Sooth Broad Street. 9 * King's Improved Cotton. Why Should You Plan! It? BECAUSE, Nearly all who have planted the genuine claim it produces double as much to the acre as other kinds. BECAUSE, The tests during the past 1G years prove it is not an accident but a real improved variety of cotton. BECAUSE, It is necessary to increase your yield to the acre at no extra expense, if you want to profit on 8 cents cotton. Write for facts, figures, reasons, proof, etc. Quote prices on seed in 10 bushel lots $1,00. Less than 10 bushels put up in new sacks, frieght to be added from North Carolina, the shipping of tho originator. Address, M. ?. RUTLAND, BATESBURG, S. C. P. S. We have made Mr. M. E. Rutland our selling agent for our improved Field and Garden Seed, [Signed-] T. J. KING, Originators, Richmand, Va TAX RETURNS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW in reference to tbe assessment and taxation of property, the Auditor, his assistant, will be and attend the following named places lor the purpose of receiving tax returns lor the fiscal year 1905, and in order to meet the next appointment the hour will close at II in tbe morning and at 4 o'clock in the alternoon; tax payers wiil therefore, be prompt in meeting the appointments so as not to cause delay. Tav no vera will nlAacft onrne oreDnred to * give the name of their township and number of school district wherein they reside. Books open lrom 1st to 8th of January, 1905, at Lexington 0. H. Gaston, Monday all day, January 9. Joe Reader's, Tuesday morning, Jan. 10. J. J. Mack's, Tuesday evening Jan. 10. Swansea, Wed. and Thurs. Jan. 11 & 12. | Red Store. Friday all day Jan. 13. i W. N. Martin's, Saturday mom. Jan. 14. Edmund, Monday evening Jan. 16. Pelion, Tuesday all d*y Jan. 17. Luther Gantl's, Wed. morn, Jan. 18. Summit, Wed evening, Jan 18. E. H Addy's, Thursday morn, Jan. 19. G. F. Keisler, Thursday eve, Jan. 19. Gilbert, Friday all day, Jan. 20. Lexington C. H.. Saturday, Jan 21. Steadman, Monday morn. Jan 23 } W. Westmoreland's, Monday eve Jan 33, !l Batosbnrg. Tuesda* all day, Jan. 24. Leesville. Wednesday all day, Jan 25. Lexington, Thurs and Friday, Jan 2G-2T Brooklaad, Saturday ali day. Jan 28. Chaoiu, Monday all day, Jan 30. Peak, Tnesdav all day, Jan 31. Spring Hill, Wednesday morn. Feb. 1 Hilton, Wednesday eve. Feb. 1. White Rock, Thursday morn. Feb. '2. Mrs. Busby's. Thursday eve, Feb. 2. | Bal'entiDe. Friday morning, Feb. 3. | Irmo, Friday evening, Feb. 3. Irmo Saturday morning. Feb. i. Cront'a Store, Monday morn-ng, Feb. 13. j Lexington C H , 7. 8, 9 and 10. Irene, Saturday afternoon, Feb. 11. Lexington C. H . balance of time up to 1 February 20th. after which a penalty of ! 50 ner osnt. will be added for failing to make return?.. ! Ail nude uersous are subject to poll tax | from 21 to 1)0 years oi age, except those ) exempt by .aw. | Under thn u?w law all dogs are subjeot I to a tax oi 50 cents and must be returned 1 at the same time when other property is I returned. G A. DERRICK. Auditor Lexington County. Trespass Notice. | ruins is to notify all per_L sons not to hunt birds, squirrels and o'possuiiis, cutting trees, white oak trees for baskets, iishing or trespassing hi any manner whatever upon my lands on Hollow Creek or Saluda River. The law will positively be enforced against all violators of this notice. A. M. LONG. December 10. 1904. 4w9.