The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, May 31, 1905, Page 4, Image 4
The Lexington Dispatch,
Entered at the Post Office at Lexington,
S. C., as second class matter.
G. M. Harm an, Editor and Publisher.
Circulation, 2,003.
The subscription price of the Dispatch
is $1 a year; 50 cents for six months; 25
cents for three months?invariably cash
in advance.
Wednesday, May 31, 1905.
Free Bridges.
We see that the talk of buying
the Congaree and Broad river bridges
and making them free to the traveling
public, has been revived in some
quarters in Columbia. According
to the Record the business men of
that city have at last realized the
magnitude and importance of Lexington
trade to the extent that they
are willing to join in an effort to
remove the barriers which have for
these long years interrupted and impeded
the trade of Lexington with
: Columbia and vice verse. For a long
time many of the merchants of the
city have appreciated the trade of
our people and have endeavored to
increase its volume by advertising
their wares in the Dispatch, and in
this, notwithstanding the barriers between
them, they have been successful.
We are glad that this subject
of freeing these bridges has been renewed
and trust that good results
??il1 fallow from it. There is no
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question about these toll bridges
being a drawback to the closer and
wider business relationship between
the people of the city and those of
Lexington. We have felt this drawback
for sometime and our informa,
tion is that the business men of Go
lumbia have felt it to even a greater
extent and hence we should all come
together with a view of freeing those
bridges at the earliest possible moment.
These bridges could have
been purchased at one time and the
prices asked for them were considered
reasonable by those in a position
to judge the value of such utilities.
We presume they are on the market
today if the purpose is to make them
free. B^it the question that confronts
as is the way the purchase
money is to be raised. We are confident
that the Lexington people
will never consent to vote bonds for
this purpose, but they might be persuaded
to vote a tax to meet their
share of this purchase. But this,
however, matter for future consi^ratioi^^^wiil
probably receive
proper time. There
Ss aUothe2^bught inThis connection
that is defMpiag of consideration because
it iaj^iticabie and feasable.
And. that Hr instead of buying the
upper -or Broad riyer bridge, build on
the piers near th^r site of the old Saluda
factory aud enter Columbia over
the Cbogaree bridge. This, in our
judgmept, is,the better plan because
it will be cheagjjg,'- more convenient,
' and, besides, iV will give our people
* the advantage of both the Brookland
and Columbia markets.
The new county advocates are still
laboring under the delusion that they
are going to get a portion of Lexington
territory to form the new
county. Perhaps so and perhaps
not. Oar information is that a large
majority of the people living within
the territory proposed to be cut off,
are unalterably opposed to leaving
Lexington. So mote it be.
John C. Martin, the wealthy New
York coal merchant, who has already
given a fortune for the education of
negro preachers, will endow a chair
of divinity in Allen university and
Benedict college, Colombia. This
looks to us very much like an example
of "love's labor lost."
We understand that the State
Board of Dispensary Directors are
arranging to put in a bottling plant
for the purpose of bottling the finer
grades of whiskies, and will also install
a sterilizing plant for use m
connection with the bottles that are
reused.
It now seems that Emperor William,
of Germany, will have a chance
to put down the "Yellow Peril" as
Bussia has again demonstrated her
inability to do so.
Miss Florence Nightingale, the
great Crimean War nurse, celebrated
her eighty-fifth birthday last Sunday.
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Sketches.
To tbe Editor of the Dispatch:
The cool weather has gone and
the sun shines hot. Excellent
weather and favorable to battle with
Gen. Green and the farmers are
making fall time.
As, the days continue to come and
go, Cupid has not been idle, but as
a result of his mischief making, he
succeeded in capturing the hearts of
Arnold Sfcurkie and Miss Carrie
Dowd, the same being made to beat
as one by Notary Geo. W. Pound, on
the eve of the 28th. May happiness
be theirs through life and that spent
in usefulness.
nKt'Wron nf nnr esteemed
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friend, A. B. Sharpe, gave him a feast
of good things recently in the shape
of a birthday dinner. Many thanks
Mr. Sharpe for the kind ic/itation.
"Klondike" will want to be treated
thus. All partook of the nice edibles
and the mail box was the recipient
of cake, etc., on which the happy
Felix family feasted heartily all for
which we again thank the pretty
givers at that home.
The fields are golden with ripe
grain in which may be seen the
reapers and binders gathering the
same, while in the distant perched
upon a stamp bob-white, whistling a
lonesome sound to his mate in the
old field sage depositing her eggs.
Mrs. G. A. Goodwin who has been
spending some time with her sister,
TLf-n O n Sfnrtio of "Rrnnkland. re
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cently returned and made glad the
heart of our friend "Doc."
Mrs. R. J. Fallaw, Sr., is spending
some time with her daughter, Mrs.
J. M. Kneece on Batesburg R. F. D.
No. 1. May her visit be pleasant
and enjoyable and soon return to
anxious, loving hearts awaiting her
at home.
Mrs. R. M. Hufcto who has been,
with her sister, Mrs. Robert Hall of
Macedon, has returned.
Mr. C. H. Hartley is on a few
day's trip to the old home and friends
in and around Batesburg. Mr. B. E.
Craft, an obliging and popular young
man, fills his place here behind the
counter.
Watrh the new county promoters,
brother \ oters, and when the time
comes, cast your vote so it may count
for something. Realize that it means
a great deal to your vital interest.
Mr. J. E. Spires and Will Taylor
will thrash wheat through here this
season.
The Felix family enjoyed some
fine peaches, the first we've bad this
season. They were in the mail box.
Many thanks Mr. W. T. Smith, we
hope you may come again and others
follow your good example.
With success I am,
May 29,1905. Billy Felix.
Children's Say Esercises.
Batesburg Advocate.
St. John's Methodist Sunday
school, of Batesburg, has arranged
to celebrate "Children's Day" Sunday
morning June 11th, for which occasion
Mr. Watson has invited Hon.
F. H. Hyatt, superintendent of the
Washington Street (Columbia) Sunday
school, to deliver an address.
Mr. Hyatt is probably the liveliest
school worker in the State. His
school now numbers about five hundred
and is continually growing in
interest. He is both an instructive
and an entertaining speaker and
very enthusiastic promoter of Sunday
echool work. Mr. Hyatt has promised
Mr. Watson not only to come
himself for a talk, but to bring with
him his Sunday school orchestra than
which there is none better in the
State.
It is now reported that the naval
battle has been fought and that the
Japanese succeeded in destroying
thirteen and capturing six vessels of
the Russian fleet.
Editor Aull, President of the
South Carolina Press Association, is
arranging for the annual jaunt. The
trip will be to Oregon and from
thence to San Francisco, CaL, and
gives every promise of being a
delightful as well 88 an enjoyable
one.
The vaudeville season has opened
in Columbia and now Hyatt Park is
a delightful resort for its citizens
during these hot evenings.
I CONTINUE ! ;
3 Those who are graining flesh | '
a and strength by regular treat- 1
g ment with g ,
1 Scott's Emulsion [ !
should continue the treatment i i
In hot weather: smaller dose c
and a little cool milk with it will 2
do away with any objection 8
which is attached to fatty pro- 5
ducts during the heated g
season.
Send for free sample. *
SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, (
409-4:5 Pearl Street, New York. B
50c. and $i.00; all druggists. g
Locals,
Tomorrow, June 1st, is Ascension
Day, and everybody is expected to
go fishing on that day, but it is supposed
that more fish will be caught
from the land than from the water.
Don't you need a plow, hoe, rake,
or some other farming implement, if
you do, tbon see the line carried by
T. B. Aughtry & Co., Columbia,
before you make your purchases.
A thief entered the house of Mr.
R. A. Barr at Gilbert, Monday- Dight
and relieved hie puree of about $35.
Mr. Barr is sick and in bed and tbe
money was taken from the sick room.
We are indebted to Mr. Jeff Amick
for a copy of the Dispatch bearing
date of May 17, 1876, containing
many interesting articles of interest
during those stirring times of the
red shirts.
Mr. W. Aug Shealy of Leesville,
has been appointed secretary of the
Historical Society of South Carolina,
with office at Charleston. He. has
entered upon the discbarge of his
duties.
Malone is the leading music dealer
in Columbia. His pianos are noted
for their sweetness of tone and vol
ume of sound and his organs cannot <
be surpassed. See his goods before
you purchase.
Mr. Anderson Shealy, who lives
in the Barr neighborhood, sent us
bis dollar for a renewal. We were
sorry -to learn that he was quite
feeble, being unable to strike a lick
of work since last October. He was
a faithful soldier and was a member
of Co. K.
Miss Beattie, who so successfully
taught the Intermediate Department
of the Palmetto Collegiate Institute
in this place, during the past session
returned to her home in Ivar, Anderson
county, Tuesday of last week,
carrying with her the best wishes of a
host of friends.
The Lorick & Lowrance Co., of
Columbia, is one of the most reliable
firms in that city. They are wholesale
and retail dealers in field and
garden seed, fruit jars and rubbers,
groceries, &c., at reasonable prices.
It is reported that Senator Tillman
and bie daughter, Miss Lona,
were slightly injured by the upset
ting of his carriage while returning
frr?m MmmpnAflmpnt exercises of I
the Cc-Educatiocal Iostitute at
Edgefield.
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I DRINKS |
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LEXINGTON MARKET,
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY THE MERCHANTS.
Bacon Hams, per lb 11
" Sides, " " 8
" Shoulders, " s
Butter, per to .... 50
Eggs, per doz l3
Turkeys, per lb S a 10
Geese, perpr 70 a 80
Chickens, per head 15 a 35
Beeswax, per ft a 20
Beef, per to 10 a 12%
Pork, " " 10 a 12%
Tallow, per to 4 a 5
Lard, per to 10
Flour, per cwt ?75 a 325
Corn, per bu - so
Peas, " oo
Oats, " " 00
Fodder, per cwt 90 100
Sweet Potatoes, per bu ...... 80
Rice, per lb . 3 a 5
COTTON AND TURPENTINE.
Cotton, Lexington market?3
Turpentine, Savannah market?74.
Fourth of July Barbecue.
TITE WILL FURNISH A FIRST
tY class barbecue end re.'re.-hments at
Stead man. S. on July 4ti>. 1905, to
which everybody is < orcially invited and
?djov a happy time and a good dinner prepared
by an axcert cook. There "will be
amusements lor both old and young
Come and see.
C. P. MITCHELL.
H, J. BURGESS.
May 3, 1905. 9w3 l.
| Pjanos and organs 1
} * Direct, from the Factory.^ (
QUALITY. |
| We only represent PIANOS ;
( and ORGANS of unquestioned <
) reputation. The Pianos and t
S Organs we sell will last a long >
( life time. )
THE TONE |
? of our Pianos and Organs are <
; as sweet as honey. /
| OUR PRICES |
S are low. quality considered, j
< OUR TERMS \
s are easy so don't wait to feel j
c ready, but buy now. Write us (
) for catalogues and state which j
S 3*ou prefer, an Organ or a )
I . Piano. Our low prices and s
J easy terms will surprise you. I
) Address >
Malone's Music House
| COLUMBIA, S. C.. \
OUR LINE OF
Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals,
Toilet Articles, Flavoring Extracts,
Eye Glasses, Stationery,
.Rubber Goods, Picture Frames,
Buggy and Wagon Paints, House
Paints, Window Glass, Harness
Oils, Turpentine, Linseed Oils,
Varnish and Japans, are more
complete than ever before. =>
OUR PRESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT
is in charge of N. M. Bogart,
Pharmacist, who with his
vast practical experience and
a Graduate in Pharmacy, will
always be glad to serve you.
CALL AND SEE US.
Crosson Drag Co.,
Leesville, S. C.
Wedding
Presents!
Sterling silver, cut glass, fine
china, clocks. A fine stock
always on hand for vou to
select from.
If you can't come, send for
our catalogue or telephone your
order to us.
Keep us in mind when wanting
anything in Jewelry or
Silverware.
P. H, LACHICOTTE k CO.,
JEWELERS,
1424 Main St., Columbia, S. C
'Phone 934
Barbecue.
WE WILL FURNISH A FIRST CLASS
wiih refreshments, at Gil
bert (Lewitdale). S. C.. on July 4th, 2905:
Prominent speakers will be present to entertain
the crowd. A first class band will
furnish music for the occasion. Everybody
is cordially invited to attend and enjoy
"the day.
d. e. hammond,
willie h. donly, jr.
May 3rd, 1905. 9w34.
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON,
charleston, s. c.
Entrance examinations will
be held in the County Court House
on Friday. July 7tb, at 9. a m. One free
tuition scholarship, to each county of
" f'nnntv
k>oaia uaronua unoiu'-u uj
Superintendent of Education and the
Judge of Probata. Biard and furnished
room in doortory, $10 a month. All candidates
for admission are permitted to compete
for vacant Bo* ce scholarships, which
pay $100 a ye<r. For further information
and catalogue, address
HARRISON1 RANDOLPH, President.
I Grove'
9 has stood the test 25 year
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]Don't Get tie Wrong Impression
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|| Because the GRIND STONES and TOOTH j j
J PICKS are at the front. These are very ,
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a down because they have been ground out
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I All we ask is an opportunity and we'll !|
ja show you an immense stock of )
General Merchandise!
on which the prices have been served in
! like manner; goods that are not only made ,
i to sell, hut made for service. i
1 We are constantly replenishing our
I stock and are always prepared to serve
d you in the latest and most up-to-date
2 styles on the market, and at Rock Bottom |
c Prices.
1 MAKE OUR STORE YOUR HEADQUARTERS. . I
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Let us make you an offer on t
f)
i Co"CLrLtr37- Produce, >
piews-Boukniglit Co.,
3 LEESYILLE, S. C. |
1^ SATS, SHIRTS, HOSIERY, |
j NECKWEAR AND SHOES,
IFOR DRESS AND FOR WORK. ?
EVERY ARTICLE GUARANTEED AS REPRE- J
SENTED. 5
P, C. PRICE & CO,, |
1001 Gervais Street, K
i COLUMBIA. S. C. J
'? J^,j MSfNGEI I BOOZER
V/ tj-lonrth. 1005. at inv residence, 4 !
miies sooth of Lewiedale, I will fnrr.i-h, as j TT1C"ni,T>T A T7VDC
usual my annual barbecue. I:e usele--* u> I UJIilLIil AALIvu;
say that I furnish a good cue as ever* bod? ;
who have been to my cues will testify to j ... . SO
the fact that my cues are up-to-date. Just i ~ '
for fun I will have on hand a moakev to I'. , , ,
dance, a photographer to take your pic- j i;a>eonhand a largo and well setnre,
prominent speakers to tell you what j lected line ot
is right or wrong, and the Bhck Creek <
String Band, composed of 7 natural born j COFFINS AND CASKETS,
musicians, to furnish music to make you j
fmiiA ,-vno rtrtmp .ill and ! . ,
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the lun. Special attention to ladies and ail sizes anu sryies ciie<:p. aixyjchildren
J FftYE i examine our stock when 111 need 01 anyMav
30, 3905. 4w33' pd. thing in our line. We can fill any bill
* in 30 minutes after order is received.
Rojeetvensky monkeyed with Togo i Former Premier Sivela, of Spain,
and now wishe3 be badn'fc done bo. j died in Madrid, on May 29.
s Tasteless Chill Tonic ]
s. Average Annual Sales over One and a Half Million I
of merit appeal to you? No Core, No Pay. 50c. I
ottle is a Ten Cents package of Grove's Blade Root Liver Pffls. J|