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The Lexington Dispatch, " > Entered at the Post Office at Lexington, S. C., as second class matter. G. M. Harm ay ^Editor and Publisher. Circulation, 2,054, The subscription price of the Dispatch is $1 a year; 50 cents for six montlis; 25 cents for three months?invariably cash in advance. Wednesday, October 18, 1905. We are informed by J. N Harper, Director of Institutes, that Clemson College will bold Farmers' Institutes in those counties deserving them this fall. These institutes will be given in a car furnished by the Southern Railway for this purpose. It will be fitted up with all the latest appliances for making batter and the most improved methods of handlin? milk- In this oar will be about 26 varieties of oorn and there will be lectures on those varieties best adapted to Southern soil. 30 varieties of cotton of the most improved types. Also there will be on exhibition insects that are injurious to the field \ and garden products with insecticides. to be used in destroying and eradicating tbese injurious insects together with lectures, by the State entomologist, on the proper method of usiog these insecticides. There will also be other matters of interest to the farmers and it will pay car rYxnrtk WftVK thaD 0D8 tO * laruieis iu utu.v ? have an institute held in this county j at this place. A Dumerously signed petition has been presented to Gov. Lanbam, of Texas, by citizens asking bim to indorse a policy of absolute unpro- | taction to negroes guilty of assault upon women, insuring that tbey be given no trial by legal inquiry of any kind and that tbey may oe hanged instantly as soon as apprehended. .The Governor has declined to countenance the policy in view of his oath of office. State Superintendent of Insurance of Missouri, has officially notified President McCall, of the New York Life Insurance Company, that unless the $148,702 campaign fund contributed by him be replaced in the \ treasury of the company, the com- I pany's license to transact business in that State will be revoked. \ Solicitor George Bel! Timmerman was in Colombia Monday in conference with the grand jury of Richland in reference to the mismanage * * meet of the affairs in the Supervisor e ; office. It is probable that several indictments will be 'given to the grand jury. An application is soon to be made for a rehearing in the George W. Murray forgery case. Had Murray not been worth some $60,000 in real estate, but some poor illiterate cornfield nigger, be would have long since been wearing the stripes. Berry, the alleged defaulting County Superintendent of Education of Marion county, has been arrested at Tampa, JF1&, where he has been residing under an assumed name since he fied the State. The St. Luke Lutheran church, in the Olympbia mill village, was dedicated last Sunday with imposing ceremonies. The building cost about $3,500 and is of brick veneer and fitted up with modern pews. The peace treaty has been signed by both the Czar and the Mikado and the cruel war in which Japan is said to have won everything and is at an end. Great is the magnanimity of Japan. BThe agitation for the removal of the South Carolina Citadel from Charleston to Columbia has been reopened. There are gay old times upon the fair grounds today. The "Hewing jenny" man is there in all his glory. The walking stiok man is ringing the money of ye people. While Haona, the wild womso, is absent, tbere are other freaks and attractive side shows to 8fford amusements to the people. There is a large crowd on the grounds today, among whom are many prominent men from the various sections of the county. All are having fun.without end. Teachers of the free public schools in this State are required by law to admit no pupil who has not been vaccinated and in case small pox or other contageous diseases are reported or exists in their vicinity they will promptly isolate the case or casep, and report the fact at once to Dr. George R Dean, chairman of Committee of epidemic and emdemic diseases at Spartanburg. The best line of buggies, wagons ? j r*r> fho market nan i & Li LI UtUCl vcuibtuo i/ju vuv ?* ?> ?. ^ . be found afc T. B. Aughtry & Co's., j Columbia. Tho?e vehicles are the product of skilled workmanship and mad9 out of the best material. Many of the free public schools of the county have commenced the fall sessions and others will follow suit as scon as convenient. VftHr PrAtectfoit / VI if y ??a we place this label on every package of Scott's Emulsion. The man with a fish on his back is our trade-mark, and it is a guarantee that Scott's Emulsion will do all that is claimed for it. Nothing better for lung, throat or bronchial troubles ill infant or adult. Scott's Emulsion is one of the greatest fieshbuilders known to the medical world. \Vs*U ssad you n suaplo free. onflTT OHViftT *00 1'enrl Street | CuUt 1 Ct dOWACi .New York Administrator's Sale. immediately after the land 1 sales on the first Monday on November next, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder, at the late residence of Dr. M. Q. Hendrix, deceased, in the town of Lexington, S. C., the following property, to wit: Library of valuable books, book cases, surgical instruments, iron safe, 1 stove, 2 guns, 1 buggy and harness, 1 single bedstead, 2 sheep skins, 1 chart, several jugs and jars, old Iron, wood, fodder and several other articles of value. TERMS OF SALE?CASH. W. P. ROOF, Admr. of Estate of Dr. M. Q. Hendrix. final"discharge; "lUOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO IN all persons interested that I will apply to the Hon. George S. Drafts, Judge of Probate in and for the County of Lexington, State of South Carolina, on the 16tli day of November, 1905, for a final discharge as Administratrix of the Estate of J. A. Muller, deceased. MRS. J. A. MULLER, Ad. October 18, 1905. 4wl. Election for Dispensers. Applications for the position of Dispenser at Lexington, Lewiedale and Peak will please file their applications wiib J. Weir Addy, Clerk of the Board of Control, before November 4. 1905 No applications will be considered from persons who are related to either member of the Board within the sixth degree. Application blanks can had by calling on Samuel B George, Lexiogton, S. c. Names of bondsmen must accompany applications. The Board reserve* the light to reject any and all applications J. WEIR A DDI, Clerk of the County Board of Control. October II, 1905 4w52 For Sale, MY PLACE ON BIG HOLLOW creek, containing 80 acres, adjoinincr lands nf W. Shealv. L. Cront andN Rhodella Kyzer, 3 miles west of PriceYille, in the upper part of Lexington county. About 1 liorse farm in cultivation, something like 40 acres in pine thicket, which is one among the best in the county. Some fine bottom land is also on the place. Price, $6 25 per acre. Terms, cash. Write or call on me soon. A bargain. S. W. SHEALY, 48?tf. Swansea, S, C. Mil (Mitt lift, LEXINGTON, S. C. Literary, Scientific and Classical Courses. NEXT SESSION OPENS SEPT. 11. Yocal and Instrumental Music, Drawing and Elocution. College Trained Teachers. Expenses for Session $60 to $80. Send for catalogue. Address F. W. RAUCH, Principal. M. D. HARMAN, Secretary. LANS FOR SALE. At the close of the clerk's ealAc hefore the Conrt Home door ill Lexington, S. Cn on the first Monday in November next, I will sell to the highest bidder at public outcry: All that piece, parcel or tract of land. in. Lexington county, containing seven hundred and fifty acrss, more or less, bounded by lands of Jacob Berry, David Lucas, Macom Lucas, James Lucas and others; and conveyed to me by the Sheriff of Lexington county. December 1st. 1894. by deed on rtcord in Yol. "N N." page 151. All that piece, parcel or tract of land, situate, lying and being in the County of Lexington and State atoresaid, containing iorty-eight and one-half acres, more or less, now or formerly bounded by lands of Simeon Corley, George Seastrunfe, Wade F. Corley and Miss S#llie Senn; conveyed to me by the Clerk of Court November 26. 1894, by deed on record in Yol. "N. N.," page 164. All that piece, parcel or trrct of land, situate, lying and being Id the County of Lexington and State sfores^id. lyiDg on the Columbia public road and Twelve Mile creek, containing two hundred acres, more or less, and adjoining lands of D. C. Drafts. Dr. James Herman. Mrs. Sallie Bodie, Ed Seay, H. N. Moats, tbe Lor ck lands and perhaps others; known as the Wessinger lands, and eight acres, conveyed to me by J. L. Draits, on October 22nd. 1895. bv deedcn record in Book "0. 0.," page 380 TERMS?First Tract all Cash. The other tracts one third cash, balance in one and two years secured by bond and mortgage. wirh interest from day of sale, wjth leave to pay all cash. Purchaser to pa? lor papers. MRS. MARY JESSIE HENDRIX, October 9th, 1905. Owner. Clerk of Court as Auctioneer. 4w52 . - . OUR NEW STOCK OF CLOTHING FOR ' f3f | Fall and Winter vji'j: has arrived. Our tables are leaded down with good things. We are proud of our line and feel sure we can interest you, if you are looking for quality and We call your attention specially to our suits IgMFor $10 and $12,50. In this line we take especial pride and we know we have crowded into these two lines, at $10.00 and $12.50, values that cannot be equalled let alone excelled. We take pleasure in showing our line. Come have a look. It won't cost you anything to look and we as& surc you of courteous treatment and fair dealing, flnl One price to everybody. We fill mail orders promptly. t Overcoats from $7.50 to $30.00. Gent's FurnI ings. just what you want. Hats, $1 to $6. W Suits. S7.50 to $30.00. BETTER THIN EVER AND ALWAYS THE BEST. THAT'S WHAT ALL OUR CUSTOMERS SAY OF "GRIFFON BRAND CLOTHES" Tliev look well and wear well; not only attract attention by the elegance of the fabric but by the grace and bearing of the cat. WE DRESS THE BOYS AS WELL AS THE MEN. SUITS MADE TO ORDER. E. G. DREHER & CO., OUTFITTERS FOR MEN AND 3GYS. LEXINGTON, S. C. Final Discharge. v- * if * * * 3 ?- -3 * * ? ? # S ? * * j TVTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO * ^ J 1' all persons interested that I will 8 mm ? | apply to the Hon. George S.N Drafts, * A | < j Judge of Probate in and for the County * Ji | * 11!! ? 8 I oi Lexington, State of South Carolina, J Brim I I on the 9th day of November, 1905, for * a final discharge as Administrator of * . IB ... a ,b , $ i the Estate of W. S. Eleazer. % Life, Health aecicgsii, * samuel b. george. c. c.c. p.. t/C ^ Administrator. * Surefv Bond and Fire 1 t Real Estate Agent, I * * | Lexington, S. C. | * * r % ONLY FIRST CLASS COM- % $ % PANIES REPRESENTED. % <d * * i ^ Prompt and careful attention ^ ^ * given to buying and selling Real ? ^ J Estate, both to-svn and country, g A \ * Correspondence respectfully solic- J \ ' * ited. * ^ ^T | For Sale. g \ /_>/ * 200 acres in Gilbert Hollow town- g ^ ]? ship, 4 miles from Leesvilie, 4 miles y\ * from Gilbert, 2 miles from Sum- ? \ V/V * mit. 30 acres open. Good pas- ^ ture. Saw and Grists mill. #2,000. Z & & Dwelling house and lot, Main * ^ ' jj street, Lexington, S. C. J ^ ? One resident lot on Main street, & * Lexington, S. C. ^ ? 12 acres, half mile from Lex- & % ments in the town of Lexingtonj ? Jags ^jP ll * S. G. " * ^ JJ 20 acres on Saluda river, about % * five miles from Lexington c. h. $ We have the largest and most X Wanted: 5 Also two car loads of Wagor I* 50 acres 2 to 4 miles from Colum- * besc wagons made. W< bia in Lexington County. v kk About 100 acres farming land ? C / | C T v- not over 4 miles from Lexington. * ^ ^ V > V A I I 13111 Some Extra Special Bargains at " The Store That is Different." Saturday, Monday and all next week we propose doing some lively selling. 25 Ladies' Rain Coats, the Newest Styles and bestqualry, $5, $10 00 and $12 50 each 50 only Young Men's Overcoats.; special for this sale, $4 75 each 125 only Ladies' Finest Fascinators, lor this sale 50c. 75c and $1 00 each. ! 50 onlv Fine Circu'ar Shawls at 40c. and 50o. each. 200 piec s best Outing inade. for tbis sale 7ic. the yard. Only 50 yards to each customer 2 000 yards very heavy unbleached Canton Flannel, never old under 121c ; for this sale 10 cents the yard 100 tine New York Mills 72-90 Sheets, sold all about for 85c ;for this sale 60c. each. 100 pairs title New York Mills Hemstitched Pillow Cases, for tbis sale 15c. each. ^ 300 pieces No. 40 and 50 wide all silk Taffeta Ribbons, the 15c. aDd20c. kind, for this sale 10c. the yard 590 puces Ribbon, 6 inches wide, all silk, assorted colors; the 25c. kind all over; for ' this sale 15c. the yard. We have never shown such bargains since we have been in business as we are now showing. LACE8. LACE8. LACES. We have o *er fi ty patterns of 10c., 15c and 25 e. Lace', all in one lot, and the price fo r this sale is only 5c. per yard. You will find almost any kiml ot Lace you want in iL 1^1- T"\ rw\ i i 1 ft i,.a + Vs a ?v. Ta aa' \T rtnv?i ?-? XI 1 v* /I Ir a ?aU , I V\ i a aaI a 1 fll _ tQls iut. j.'wu Ki mil u i<u;'in uauico /ivuiuiu^ u.auunciuuirio IUI iuid ?dic 16. J. exch. Obildreh's Fine Wool Caps, for this sale 25c. 1 -JM Men's Famous President Suspenders only 30c. ^ Fine A.)) Wool Sweaters SI 25 each. Ladies Fine Black Mercerized Silk Petticoats, lor this sale only 59c We have extra bargains in Men's Snspenders at 10c., 25c. and 50c. per pair- We don't buy anything that v>e can't get at bargain prices. Ladies' High Grade Tailor Mode Suits, blacks and assorted colors, some m the lot sold as high as S25 each We have n ade no lots out of them, aud the price is 35 and S7 50 each. Don't lail to see them Ladies' Sne Satin Lined Jackets, the newest and best styles, bought at a sacrifice; our $10 CO Jackets, $5 00 each; and all $15 0.1 Jackets $7 50 each. Don't , fail to see their. Ladies' 10c. Lace Collars, for this sale 5c. each. It would take an advertisement a mile long to tell you all the good things we have. And ve are sellb g them in a hurry. ST0 dozen Boy's Fur and Wool Hats, special for this sale 25c. each. Lot 1.?Men's SI 50 and $2 00 Hats, about 300 in the lot. You can take your choice for $1 00 each Lot No 2?Men's verv high grade Hals, blacks, pearls and browns, all the new shapes ; for this sale $' 50 each. 100 Men's Fine Cbeuot Suits, black or navy blue, sold as a rale, for S8 50, our price SI 98 the suit. There are endless other varieties lor men, boys and children all sizes all prices. Call and inspect this stock. We'll make the prices right to suit your pocketbcok. WM. F. FURTICK, , Opposite the Theatre. "The Store That is Different." . COLUMBIA, S. C. PIANO EXHIBIT We will make our Piano Exhibit during the State Fair at our new store 1428 Main street, opposite Masonic TempleOur Pianos are of the standard makes and are marked in I -I ? f rrn ? ? COOK piam ngures. Jmey range in fniec ixuru u|i. WE CHALLENGE any house in America to show a better line. You are cordially invited to call and see our Piano display. Mate's Music House, csS~,stc * PfANOS AND ORGANS. Trespass Notice. j Tre Notice. d 1 IL VEctoOi\> aRn. HE Kb BY FOR - j r ^ bid ibu to l nnt. bani wood, straw, or , . JL pERc?0NS ARE HEREBY FOR<?sp?R ,,M, m.r.na.|: whatever ou the i \ bidden t0 trespags upon my lacd, D?E. CRAFT." tr'SigW. TV POUND, or io^Lnner^h^er0' ^ J.0. GOODWIN. K. E. POUND. In4^|manuer wbateJerg_ HEEDEE. 4wo2od atMBc?wimii LinujiM? fc??a?obubihi??m????a?? r 1IIIVI11 f bil I { complete stock in the city and a lot of new work coming in. is, one car cf the celebrated Owensburg's Wagon, one of the 3 have the best goods for the money and have all grades. I-IMAX BROS. 1313 Assembly Street, Columbia, S. C.