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, The Lexington Dispatch. Wednesday, May 17,1905. Indez to New Advertisements. Barbecue?Price & Nichols. School Tax Election?S. R. Smith. Scholarship Examination ? D. B. Johnson, faIbness. safety, honesty. The Home Bank. > , LEXINGTON, S. C. Keeps your money safe and pays yon 4 per cent, interest per annum every three months on deposits. F. W. OSWALD, President. I A. J. FOX, Casliier. S *>. i iii i ? For Sale, One 60 saw Winship gin, feeder and condeosor. One 48 inch inserted tooth DiBton saw. J. K. Swygert, 2w28 Selwood, S. C. Shirey?Deaais. Newberry Observer, Married, May 10,1905, at the resi dence of the bride's father, Mr. J: &. u Dennis, Miss Lacy Dennis of Newberry county and Mr. Scott Sbirey of Lexington county, Rev. S. P. Koon officiating. .. Wanted, One experienced fireman for twenty - > horse power engine, ten good saw mill hands, four ox drivers and two' ** teamsters. Apply in person to Boeder & Sally, Woodford, S. C. \ -v Services Postponed. The regular services at Red Bank for the 3rd Sunday are called off on account of pastor's absence. There * will be preaching at that place on the > 4th Sunday at 8 p. m. by Rev. J. E. Strickland, pastor. ? Otood Opening. There is a splendid opening for a j first class tourist hotel in this place. Oar climate cannot be excelled for salabrionsness and healthfulness and our water is noted for its purity. ; f : - The Place To buy your summer shoes is at E. P. & F. A. Davis, Columbia. They have the most oompiete stock of ? (leather) shoes in everything for the * - comfort of the feet that can be had and at prices, that satisfy. Deserving of Commendation. Dr. J. J. Wingard is certainly deserving of the thanks of this community for the able manner in which he has handled the smallpox situation. It is unquestionably due to the . prompt measures that he used in isolating patients and forcing vaccination that the disease was stamped out as quickly as it was. Up-to-date Dress Goods. The fine line of dress goods, dry** goods, notions and millinery carried by Wm. Piatt, Colombia sre being admired by ail who have seen them. > These goods are certainly beautiful and are the most fashionable fabrics on the market today. Those who love to be well dressed are buying them right along because at no other place of business can such goods be ' purchased at such remarkably low prices as they can be at Piatt's. Comaeacement Exercises. Since the invitations of the com' \ mencement exercises have been printed, we have been requested to announce the following changes: Baccalaurrate Sermon by Bev. B. 3. Truesdale, Sunday, May 21. at 11 a. m. Educational sermon, Sunday, ^ May 21, at 8:30 p. m. Medal contest by the boys, Monday, May 22, 3 p. m. Meda'l contest by the girls, Monday, . May 22 at 8: 30 p. m. Medal contest by the boy?, Tuesday, May 23, at 10: 20 a m. Class exercises. Tuesday. May 23, at 8: 30 p. m. The Stawberry Losses. Wilmington, May 15.?The settlement to be made by the Armour car line for the berries lost during the first four days of May on account of the car shortage is bassed on a graduated schedule. Two dollars a crate was agreed on for the first day and 25 cents less each succeeding day. The losses during this period were almost entirely in the Cbadbourn section. "V MB?B?M?HHHWnm?Mnnwn fjslakes biliousness and^^ /flg /bad complexions. Keep\l|\ {&& I the system in good condi-\ t fgf tion i>y taking J ?S| I I || AND TONIC PELLETS IB \lB\ which act gently and JBj \n\ eliminate tne poison /SBj \M\ from your system, /jra/ yBA Try One To-night.JSSj For Sale at Harman's Bazaar. , Locals. tm-rr TTo? 117 a h a ft 1 a nrarred 1UI >JIUUUS?J OJLV4.J, W veteran who wore the grey in the days of long ago, dropped in to see us Friday and had bis name added to the subscription list of the Dispatch. Hon. D. Frank Efird and Postmaster Saml. J. Leapbart are in attendance upon the grand lodge K. of P. which is in sessioh at Beaufort, S. C., representing Lexington lodge, 134, this place. The County Auditor and the Solicitor have developed into base ball I enthusiasts and are on the court I house green every afternoon practicing with a view, we believe, of joining the National League. Give us a call and we will convince you, of the fact that we can save you money on men and boys' shoes. Our line is new and strictly up-to-date. ' | E. G. Dreber & Co. 1 " ' * l J M some 01 ice Jjexmgiou irauerB .have returned from a shopping trip to Mimnaugh's Mammoth ' Department Store, Columbia, well pleased with his pretty summer goods as well as the prices. | s ' Mr. F. H. Hendrix,who represents Lexington on the State Board of Equalization, will attend a very important meeting of the Board next week, to consider the assessment of i the mill property of the State. Marks1 Restaurant on Depot street1 has been painted inside and outside and otherwise repaired and now presents quite a cool and. refreshing appearance. Call when you want a. first class meal at a moderate price. Uncle Jacob Price, the oldest citizen i in the Priceville section, was in town Saturday and dropped in to see us. He was accompanied by his grandson, Mr. J. M. Price. Uncle Jake is holding his own remarkably well and his years are full of honor. For your shirting, homespun, ginghams, calicoes, percals, chambreys, voiles, mulls, swisses, mohairs, silks, laces, collars, gloves, belts, *.*.#.<3.. MKiJn *rlAinfo on/1 nnm I icauj UiClUO nototoj d&uvo auu uuui" erous other things at way down prices, go to, Ballentine & Go. We are glad to see that our people are so much interested in the education of their children that in several school districts they are willing to vote a special tax for this purpose. Their example should be followed by the patrons in the other school districts. Mr. Clarence C. Craft, who is connected with the surveying department of the United States government, has been visiting at the old homestead near Gaston, and sent his dollar by mail. The Dispatch has followed Mr. Craft nearly all over the world. Mr. John F. Risb, an industrious and honest farmer from near Edmund, was in town Saturday for his pension money. John was a gallant Confederate who has never been ashamed of his colors. He was a member of Company I, (Capt. Gunter) 20th regiment. A well selected stock of general merchandise can always be found at H. M. Wingard's. We are after you for your trade, and we will catch you if the best goods at the lowest prices and polite attention will be an inducement. Mr. Edward Heber Rawl, formerly of this county but now a resident of Charleston having succeeded in knocking the last remaining portion of the great Eagle into splinters at the Golden Jubilee of the German Rides, was crowned king of the Gesellscbaft and cho3e for his queen Miss Annie Myer. If LEXI If its farn For Sale, A yoke of well broken heavy oxen. For further information apply to or address, S. F. Long, Lexington, R F. D 3. Long Branch Items. To the Editor of the Dispatch: The farmers are very busy plowin? these davs. D r These warm days sure makes one feel lazy, but this won't do for farmers. We were deeply and sorely stricken on Monday last to learn of the recent death of our estimable friend and favorite physiciaD, M. Q Hendrlx. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family. Wayside Girl. The friends of Col. Elbert H. Aull, Editor of the Newberry Herald and News, are pushing him vigorously for Secretary of State, and the probability is that he will receive the nomination. Fierce fighting has been going on for the last two weeks on the island of Jolo between the outlaw Moro chief, Pala, with 600 well armed followers and troops uoder the personal command of Major General Leonard Wood. Pala's losses are Sftrt til lor? thilo t.hnoA.nf ftfln. Wnflf? are seven kilted and 19 wounded. Wintrop College. ? 1 H 1_ _ J IS A ocnoiarsmp ana j^nxrance Examintion. The examination for the award of vacant scholarships in Winthrop college and for the admission of new students will be:held at the County Court House on Friday, July 7, at 9 a. m. Applicants must not be less than fifteen years of age. When scholarships are vacated after July 7, they will be awarded to those making the liighest average at this examination provided they meet the conditions of the award. Applicants for scholarships should write to President Johnson before the examination for scholarsliip application blanks. Scholarships are worth $100 and free tuition. The next session will open September 20th, 1905. For further information and catalogueaddress^ Pres. D. B. JOHNSON, Kock Hill, S. O. Barbecue. WE WILL FURNISH A FIRST class cue, with refreshments, at Mr. Jeff Price's Place, on Saturday, the 17th of June. We will have music for the occasion So come one and all and eDjoy a p.easant day. J. M. PRICE. P. D. NICHOLS. May 17. 5w42. t pd Special School Tax Election, Notice is hereby given that an election will be held May 27, 1905. at Smith Branch School House, S. C.. for the purpose of voting on a soecial levy of 2 mills on all the taxable property in School District No. 61 for school purposes, Polls will be opened at 7 a. m. and close at 4 o'clock p. m., as required 'ov law lor holding such election. S. R SMITH, (Jler& tJoard ol Trustees scnoot mstrict No. 64, Lexington count?, S. C. May 15, 1905. 2w29. Professional Notice. ] HAVE DECIDED TO LOCATE AT JL Lexington Court House for the practice of mediciue and can be found in the Smith Building, on Lower Main Street, at all times. J. W. SANDEL. May 9th, 1005. 4w30. Warning. "jUOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO 1\ all ])er.sdns not to employ or harbor in any way whatever, James Wingard, white, as he has contracted to work a crop on shares for me during 1905. The law will be enforced against violators of this notice. T. S. NICHOLS. May 0th, 1905. 3w*29. If its somethin LEXINGTON DEPi its something t< :ngton dep. q implements, a 1 I A. J. FOX, | i Life and Fire insurance j and ; m ,1 ! | Real tstate Agent, q | Lexington, S. C; I ONLY FIRST CLASS COM- j J PANIES REPRESENTED. Prompt and careful attention J i given to buying and selling Real , i Estate, both town and country. h [ Correspondence respectfully solic- J ii ited. h | For Sale. j 11 One resident lot on Main street, [ Lexington, S. Q. [ 12 acres, half mile from Lex- < " ington. Good dwelling. 1 135 acres on Saluda River be- ' ! tween Holly's and Amick's Ferry, . * known as the "Old John Lang- ( J ford Homestead." Good new [ < dwelling, barn and one tenant * j " house. Good orchard. j I 15 to 20 acres, near Lexington i Fair Ground. Fine land for , < truck farming. ? 6 acres adjoining Lexington ; h Fair Grounds. ? M fYno vn.lna.KlA Inf, and imnrnvc- s ] ments in the town of Lexington, [ ! s. c. i Wanted: h One to two hundred acres saw " ] mill timber. J i About 100 acres farming land . < not over 4 miles from Lexington. * Notice, Debtors and Creditors. \ LL PERSONS INDEBTED TO THE iJL Estate of Joe Surgener, deceased, in any manner whatever are hereby notified and required to make payment to the undersigned by June 1st, and those holding claims against said Estate must present them, duly attested to FRANK SURGENER, Administrator. A. M. Boozer, Attorney for Estate. 1316 Main street, Columbia, S. C. All varieties of fresh garden seed, at the Bazaar. Wanted. Beeswax wanted in large or small quantities. Highest market price paid in cash, at the Bazaar. tf i III i in hi in?a?Bi^?? MX B? | We now ha^ I Caskets ever s I everything froi I FINES | in the State fo reasonable rati YOUR PAIR g to eat go to LRTMENT STORE. o wear go to the A.RTMENT STORE. buggy or a wagon go to ^VVVVVVVVV^VVVVVVVVWVJ ? IF YOU WANT TO J f Qnirn Unnnir mil Cnf fhn Dfiof f t aflVdiwuiicj aiiu m IUG UGOI t : # ask for our prices on ? | Stoves and Ranges, j $ Paints and Oils, "Wood Mantels, Grates and %. F Tiles, Tin Plate, Iron Roofing, Conductor ^ A AJJC, JClttV C AJ.UU.gJLl, lCllit V/UtUt X1UC, ^ Pipe, Pire Brick, Fire Clay, Pumps ? ? and Pump Supplies. <r LEE i MCE I EEC., j 1519 Main St., Columbia. S. C. j s ^ NevTArrivals.l ^ We are pleased to announce to our nu- ? ^ mprnns fripnds of Lpxi no-ton oonntv that ^ 5 we are constantly receiving new additions ? \ to our carefully selected stock of ? l Spring Dry Goods and Millinery I # and respectfully invite you to call and in- ^ ^ spect these goods. We are confident that ? ? we can please as to the high quality of J J the goods and will be sure to make prices J 5 right. Come to see us when in the city. a ivim plattJ J Main St. Near Post Office. J ? COLUMBIA, S. C. J ye the most complete line of Coffins and | * hown in this part of the country. Have 1 | m a $3.50 case tcr $100 casket. I I mm????ai^?BBia?ia??m??mm?11 irinimi. $ IT FUNERAL CAR r the accommodation of the public at | 1 es. Will Serve you any hour day or night. I ? EITHER PHONE, No. 14 OR 901. J OXAGKE RESPECFULLY SOLICITED | JUTLAND S. C.