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*' 'The Lexington Dispatch. Wednesday, May 3';, 19Q5. lades to New Advertisements. Fruit Jars?Lorick & Lowrancc. College of Charleston?Harrison Randolph, President. .r Barbecue?J. Frye. Pianos and Organs?Malone. FAIRNESS. SAFETY. HONESTY. .The Home Bank. LEXINGTON, S. C. Keeps your money safe and pays you 4 per cent, interest per annum every three months on deposits. F. W. OSWALD, President. A. J. FOX, Cashier. 4 Per Sale. The lumber in the store now occupied by H. M. Wingard. The lumber of the buildiDg to be removed by the 15th of June next. Apply to Samuel B. George, Lexington, S C. Pi vino ServicesServices preparatory to the Holy Communion at Nazareth Saturday, June 3rd at 3 p. m. Preaching and administration of the Holy Communion Sunday, Jane 4tb, at 11 a. m. John Temple Graves ' Will lecture in Leesville College, June 3rd at 8:30 p. m, under the * * AncniAAa nf the association of grad nates. He is considered the greatest orator of the South. Admission, reserved seats, 75 cents. Summer Concerts. It ia a conceded fact that Lexiogton has some as fine musical talent as - can be found in the State, both as regards voice and execution and we can see no reason why they cannot v get together and give weekly entertainments, charging a nominal ?dmission, in Boot's Hall. It will help to while away the dnll summer evenings and give pleasure and enjoy^ ment to our people. Smallpox Stamped Out. Virtually the smallpox has died out here. Nearly all the patients iiave been released from quarantine I and no new cases have developed, premises have been thoroughly fumigated and articles handled by patients have been burned. There i9 now but little, if any danger of other case breaking out. Business Increasing. Now since the smallpox scare has died oat business has returned to its natural channel and everything is moving along in apple pie order. People are coming and going as usual and the rieappearnce of the jolly drummer .reminds us of a selection from a classical verse: "Hark! hark! the dogs do bark; The drummers are coming to town, Some with rags and some with jags And some with velvet gowns.5' , A Young Lady Dead., After a long and unequaled "struggle with that grim monster death, the sweet spirit of Miss Sallie Wingard, of Iene, took its fight to the city of many mansions eternal in the heavens, at the home of her brother in Winnsboro, where she had gone for medical treatment, on Friday, . ^ May 26th, 1905. She was a sufferer from cancer and a short while before v leaving for Winnsboro she under went a surgical operation bat tbe disease bad underminded ber constitution to such an extent that she obtain* i zz.y temporary relief. Her remains were carried to Irene and t interred in the cemetery there. At Best. The news of the death of Capt. J. Pickens Jones was received here with deep sorrow by his numerous friends last Sunday. Mr. Jones was one of the most prominent and - " . t _? lU- | influential citizens 01 uie county and took an active part in all things that tended to improve his county ? and elevate bis fellow man. He was an Isrealite indeed in whom there was no guile. His Christian experience was bright and his public and private life was pure and unselfish. He served as County Commis^ sioaer and displayed much ability in the management of the affiire of the county in all the departments. He was a gallant Confederate soldier. Bateeburg, bis home, as well as the entire county mourns his loss. ' 'V HIIMIU??B8M??B?H?MM?II li&jjImakes biliousness and\^a\ ?&$ I bad complexions. Keep\Ml t I the system in good condi-1 MB\ fSS&m I Ml AM) TONIC PELLETS /Hi which act gently and/?/ \WA eliminate tne poison / Jj?/ \*Bk\ from yonr system./Jgf/ One To-night. jS&jj For Sale at Harman's Bazaar. An Election Protested. A municipal election was held in Brookland last Saturday in which tnere were two sets of tickets. Oae beaded by G. B. McCombs and the other by J. S. Gunnell. The managers return shows that 151 votes were cast of which number Gunnell received 73 and MeComb 77. The Gunnell faction claim that fraud was practiced and have filed a protest and council has set Friday for the bearing, In the meantime policeman Mitchell, J. Armstrong and M. L Fox have been arrested and are ? r now in jail charged with violating the election law. A warrant has also been issued for McComb, but has not been served because he cannot be found. Ask Your Dealer for Allen's jb oet-fiiasB, A powder for the feet. It cures swollen, sore, hot, callous, aching, sweating feefci corns and bunions. At all druggists and shoe stores, 25c. Ask today. 33 An Interesting Address. Batesburg Advocate. Hod. F. H. Hyatt, of Columbia, has been secured to make an address to the planters of Saluda, Lexington and Aiken counties at .the Batesburg, S. C. Opera House, Saturday afternoon, at one o'clock, Jane 10 ch. His subjects will be Good Boads, Immigration, Cotton, and Education of the Masses. Mr. Hyatt has made extensive study of these subjects and is a very enthusiastic promoter of the public good. He is a practical and a very successful farmer and a first rate speaker. He owns a beautiful Buberban home near Columbia and operates an experimental and up to date stock and general farm. The large amount of practical information which he has accumulated od his favorite eubjects cannot' fail to instruct and interest the trucker, the planter as well as the business men. It is the desire of the business men of Batesburg that Mr. Hyatt have as large an audience as possible and will be glad to have every section strongly represented. Fire. The house of Mr. Henry Honte, residing on Augusta road, three miles north west of Gilbert, was burned Monday about midnight. The Iobs was almost entire. When Mr. Monts was awakened by the roaring of the flames, the house was all ablaze. Mr. Monts received some painful barns trying to save his affects. To Nominate Trustees. The patrons and qualified electors of the various school districts of Lexington county, may, if they eo desire, meet at their respective school building on June 17th, 1905, at three o'clock p. m , for the purpose of nominating, either by election or by petition, three good and efficient men for public school trustees of their respective district. In nominating ruBtees you Bbould have in view the success of your ecbool8. If you I ave a good board you will have a good school. Not all men are qualified for the office of school trustees. Study the matter well before you jict. The County Board of Education reserves the rights granted itf by law in this matter. We have ;he interest of the children at hear , and desire efficient trustees to run he schools. ?. E. Rawl Kyzer, Clerk Cornty Idoard of Education. May 20, 1905. It LEX] If its fari Program of Leesville College Commencement, June 4 to 6. Sunday 11 a. m ?Baccalaureate sermon, Be v. J. W. ^Daniel, D. D. Sunday 8 p. m.?Sermon, Rev. L. A. Cooper. Monday 11 a. m.?Association of graduates. Monday 5 p. m.?Contest by Eupbemian Literary Society. Monday 8 p. m.?Annual Concert. Tuesday 11 a. m ?Literary addrees, G. B. Cromer, LL D. Tuesday 5 p. m ?Reception and art exhibit. Tuesday 8 p. m.?Class day exercises. Class RjII:?Eugenia Tomlinson Bateman, Mazie Belle Banister, Maude Fay Crosson, Joseph Ansel Caughman, Margaret Ella Fairey, Otto Lee Gunter,.. Francis Eugenia Lindler, Clara Elizabeth Riser, Carrie Wightman Shuler, Evie Olilian Smithe. County Summer School. The County Board of Education, in session May 20th, 1905, by the request of the State Superintendent of Education, 0. B Martin, considered the matter of our County Summer School for teacthers with the following result, said school to open August 2nd and close August 29th, 1905, with Professors J. C. Allen and J. R. T. Major as co-principals, and Miss Elizabeth Dominick, assistant. In connection with the usual branches taught Miss Dominick will be expected to teach free hand drawing and primary methods. It is earnestly desired that all the teachers of our county attend this school for the better equipment of themselves for school work. It doesn't matter if vou have a "diplo ma" or not, you are expected to prepare yourself for the profession of teaching. It will "pay" ycu. Further announcements will be made later. J. E. Bawl Kyzer, Cierk Co. Bd. Ed., Lex. Co. Many Children are Sickly. Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children, used by Mother Gray, a nurse in Children's Home, New York, break up colds in 21 hours, cure feverisbness, headache, stomach troubles, teething disorders and* destroy worms. At all druggists, 25c. Sample mailed free. Address Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y. 33 A REGULAR COMMUNICATION Lexington Lodge, No 152, A. F. M., will be held Saturday, Jane ' ^mO, 1905, at p. m. Brethren are earnestly requested to" attendfpromptly, as there will be work in the third degree. By order of the W. M. Godfrey M. Harman, Secretary. A A REGULAR COMMUNICATION of Pomaria Lodge No. 151. A. F. M., /%rWill convene in Masonic Hall. Peak, S. C., Saturday, June 10, 1905. at 7 p m. Fraternity invited. John C. Swygert, W. M. & A REGULAR COMMUNICATION of Boylston Lodge, No. 123. A. F. M , will be held in their lodge room on Saturday, June 10, at 2 p. m sharp. Brethren, be prompt in attendance. By order of W. M. D. T. Barr, Secretary. a A REGULAR COMMUNICATION of St. Clair Lodge, No 151. A. F. /\r\ M., will be held in the lodge room in Brookland. on Friday, June 11. at 7:30 p m. All members are urged to attend promptly. All visiting brethren will be welcomed. By order W. M. J. E. ADDY, Sect'y, If its sometliin LEXINGTON DEP^ its something t< [NGTON DEP j n implements, a 1 3 I A. J. FOX, j :Life and Fire Insurance I ; and ; Real Estate Agent, H T-AYimrtrm. S. C. |] II f [ ONLY FIRST CLASS COM- j i PANIES REPRESENTED. "" I 9 N ii n Prompt and careful attention ] I given to buying and selling Real n I Estate, both town and country. 1 | Correspondence respectfully solic- J] ii ited. ii For Sale. H i One resident lot on Main street, 1 J Lexington, S. C. \ 12 acres, half mile from Lex- < * ington. Good dwelling. 135 acres on Saluda River be- J < tween Holly's and Amick's Ferry, < II known as the "Old John Lang- * J ford Homestead." Good new \ * dwelling, barn and one tenant h house. Good orchard. 11 15 to 20 acres, near Lexington J j * Fair Ground. Fine land for n j < truck farming. 1 1 6 acres adjoining Lexington J 1 ii Fair Grounds. n i1 One valuable lot and improve- 11 J ments in the town of Lexington, " ! S. C. Wanted: i One to two hundred acres saw 11 j mill timber. 1 About 100 acres farming land * ? not over 4 miles from Lexington. J Special School Tax Election. Notice is hereby given that an election will be held May 27. 19( o. at Smith Branch School House, S. C.. lor the purpose of voting on a soecia! levy of 2 mills on all the taxable property in School Tistrict No. 64 for school purposes, Polls will be opened at 7 a. m. and close at 4 o'clock p. m , as required bv law tor hold! ing such election. S. R SMITH, i Clfrk Board of Trustees School District I No. 04. Lexineton county, S. C. I May 15, 1905. 2*29. Wanted. Beeswax wanted in large or # small quantities. Highest market prices paid in cash, at the Bazaar. . tf ???a? ?? 1M. D. HARM AN 1 ? ' $ t) DEALER IN | | General I I Merchandise, jf r 3 r Corner Main and New Street, p 5 Opposite Confederate r 5 Monument, I 8 ? g Lexington, - - S. C. S Warning. This is to warn all persons from employing James Norris, colored, as he is , under contract to work for me until the 24th of December. 1905. G. B. WINGARD. 3w31pd Professional Notice. "I HAVE DECIDED TO LOCATE AT 1 Lexington Court House for the practice of mediciue and can be found in the Smith Building, on Lower Main Street, at all times. i J. W. SANDEL. ! May 9th, 1905. 4w30. I g to eat go to lRTMENT STORE. 3 wear go to the A.RTMENT STORE. :>uggy or a wagon go to nvnim pmnnii lur i omnii . ? . ^VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVJ t IF YOU WANT TO | Save Money and Get the Best | ^ ask for our prices on ^ i Stoves and Ranges,j ^ Paints ai. d Oils, Wood Mantels, Grates and T ^ Tiles, Tin Plate, Iron Roofing, Conductor 4P ^ Pipe, Eave Trough, Terra Cotta Plue, t ^ Pipe, Fire Brick, Fire Clay, Pumps ? ^ and Pump Supplies. T I LEE A. LOHICK & ERO.. \ ? 1519 Main St., Columbia. S. C. i fcvvvvv%vvvvv?%vvvvvvvv$ | New Arrivals. | # We are pleased to announce to our nu- # ^ merous friends of Lexington county that t K we are constantly receiving new additions J % to our carefully selected stock of J | Spring Dry Goods and Millinery | ^ and respectfully invite you to call and in- r ? spect these goods. We are confident that K K we can please as to the high quality of J \ the goods and will be sure to make prices J 5 right. Come to see us when in the city. ^ J Main St. Near Post Office, ^ 5 COLUMBIA, S. C. ^ ?a? ???? ???? DR. W H. TIMMERMAN, U. X. GUNTER, W. C. CARTLEDGE, * President. Vice President. Cashier. E. F. STROTHER, Attorney. A. C. JONES, Assistant Cashier. Citizens Bank of Batesburg With a Capital Stock of $30,000.00, is open for the transaction of a general banking business. Time deposits received at 4 per cent, per annum interest payable quarterly. Our burglar proof safe and hnroriH-r insurance and bonded offices make depositors absolutely secure. We solicfc a liberal share of public patronage and guarantee fair dealing and courteous treatment. Directors?Dr. W. H. Timmerman, Dr. 1VL U. Boatright, U. X. Gunter, Dr. W. P. Timmerman, W. C. Cartledge, Isaac Edwards, W. K. Shealy. J. F. Kneece. Winthrop College. | Barbecue. Scholarship and Entrance 1 txte will furnish a first Examination. j T Vp claf cue, with refreshments, at Mr . | Jeff Price s Place, on Saturday, the 17th of The examination tor the award ol "\a- i June, We ai.l have music for the occasion, cant scholarships in Winthrop college I go come one and all and eDjoy a pleasant and for the admission of new students | day. will be held at the County Court House j. M. PRICE, on Friday, July 7, at t) a. m. Appli- p. p. NICHOLS, cants must not be less than fifteen years May 17. - ow?2. pd Wlwm <r*Vtr>lnr<Vii,ns art1 vacated after July 7. they will be awarded to those I making the highest average at this ex- Sale, animation provided they meet the conditions of the award. Applicants for On Saturday, June 10, 1905, at 11 scholarships should write to President o'clock, there will be sold at public outJohnson before the examination for cry the effects of the Estate of the late scholarship application blanks Mrs. H. A. Meetze, at her home near Scholarships are worth $100 and free the depot Lexington, S. C., buggies, tuition. The next session will open wagon, farming implements, houseSeptember 20th, 1905. For further in- hold and kitchen furniture. Terms of formation and catalogue, address Pres. sale cash. MISS I'ANS MEETZE, D. B. JOHNSON, Rock Hill, S. 'C. 2w30 Agent.