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THE LEXINGTON DISPATCH.
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VOL. XXXVI. * LEXINGTON, S. C., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBEE 22, 1905. 3.
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Solicits a Share of Your Valued Patronage. Polite and Prompt Attention.
October l3tf
As Opea Letter.
? OFFICE OF
COUNTY BOARD OF COiDdQSSIONERS,
Lexington, S. C., Nov. 20, 1905.
Rev. Joab Edwards,
Leesville, S. C.
r Dear Sir:
Since seeing yon, I hare decided to
answer your letter of the 11th inst. and
permit the same to be publish so the
people of the County can see for themselves
whether or not I am doing what
my oath of office requires me to do. I
shall not make answer to the ungrounded
and unfair insinuations in your letter
P further than to make this statement:
that the evil minded are themselves
most apt to suspect others of evil. #
Now as to the matter of ordering an
election on "the question of 'Dispensary'
or 'No Dispensary.'" In order that I
may be the better understood, I will
' - "* ?* - ?'TTrwr?
QUOS6 tilt; mw uu uuc ^ucsuv/u. - w yw
the petition of one-fourth of the qualified
r voters of each County for an election up.
on either the^question of the establishment
or the removal of Dispensaries
therein \being filed with the County
Supervisor of each County, he shall
order an election submitting the question
of "Dispensary" "No Dispensary"
to the qualified voters of such County,
which shall be conducted as other special
elections &c." I
do not propose to discuss the merits
or the demerits of the law, but I,do
propose to follow that law, as best I can,
when a question comes before me to
which it applies, as in this case. It will
be seen from the law above quoted that
the petition therein referred to must be
signed by qualified voters and no one
y eke, and those qualified voters on the
petition must constitute one-fourth of 1
the qualified voters in the County. If 1
the law doesn't mean that, what does it
mean? Does it mean that the Supervisor
is to take any list of names and
presume that they are all qualified
voters in the absence of any showing to
that effect? Then supposing that it begranted
that all the names contained
on a petition are the names of qualified
voters, is the Supervisor to presume
that they constitute one-fourth of the
qualified voters of the County when the
Registration Books show on their face to.
the contrary?. I think not? I can't see
how any fair minded man could. Let
us suppose for the proposes of this letter
that there was no Dispensary in this
County and the question was that of
whether or not we would vote one in,
would*the good people of tliis County
who favor prohibition sanction my action
if I should order an election wheii
no farther showing had been made than
has been made in this case. To do so
would be to set aside the clear purpose
and intent of the law and every good
prohibitionists would have a good right to
complain. Then am I to disregard the law
in one instance and live up to it in another?
Not so. It is my purpose to enforce
it in either event let come 'who
may. And I here reiterate that I am
T ready and willing to order the election
as soon as the showing is made before
me that the law requires should be made.
A petition has been handed me containing
1317 names, at least purporting
to have that: many, and there appears
on the Registration Books of this County
upwards of 6300 names, if my memory
serves me right. No showing lias made
to the effect that the names on the petiy
tion are qualified voters. Am I to presume
that they are? Am I also to presume
that they constitute one-fourth of
the qualified voters when the Regis traPnrtlrc
fhof fliOTT dnn't-' Rp
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lair, Mr. Edwards, and look at both sides
of This matter, comply with the law and
get your election. Yon sliall have it if
yon will only do that.
* Remember also, Mr. Edwards, that I
told yon I wonld meet yon in Lexington
any day yon wonld name for the purpose
of going over these names and
learning whether or no they were qualified
voters. I promised yon, and any of
those who favor the election being
ordered, all the assistance I could render
in the matter. Yon have not seen fit to
avail yourself of that opportunity, yet I
will give yon another chance r.nd- will
again make yon the same proposition.
I do not make it to yon alone, but to
any, and all, who are desirous of having
this election ordered. The law doesn't
require me to hunt up this evidence, but
that the good people may see that I am
not biased in the matter, I am willing to
render what assistance I can in an effort
to determine the truth of the matter.
Surely, Mr. Edwards, yon are not afraid
of the trntli? If yon are not, then come
ahead and lets yon and I and others as"MEET
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certain what the truth of this matter is.
Just one little quotation from your
letter Mr. Edwards and I am done. It
is with reference to what is sufficient
evidence of a man being a pualifted voter.
You say: "Just so a man's name is on
the Registration Book he is a qualified
petitioner". Eminently correct, unless
there is some showing to the contrary.
So also are all the names on the Registration
Books presumed to be the names
of qualified voters, unless there is some
showing to the contrary. Don't you
think so, Mr. Edwards? If you do think
so, then get one-fourth of that number,
as the law requires, and we will have
the election.
Let it be understood that I have but
one purpose in view and it is to carry
out the law, according to my oath of
office; and I desire to assure all who are
interested in this matter that I will do
nothing more nor less. I hope I am
understood. I am,
Verv respectfnllv,"
* L. J. LANGFORD, '
Supervisor.
Peals Dots.
The Masons met on last Saturday night
The a<eting was largely attended, more so
than it has been for some time. Hon. A.
F Lever was present and other men of
note.
The Knights of Pythias will be organized
here on the 22nd. Quite a number are
contemplating unitiDg with this order. I
think they are wise in doing so if they can
secure good men-at the head.
Mr. Olin Stuck is now honoring the
town wiih his presence We welcome Olin
and hope he will stay among ui.
Mr. Eugene Stuck left not long since to
accept a position at Lena as telegraph
operator. Eugene is certainly missed in
this town, bat *'where there is a loss there
is again."
Mr. Foster Yarborough, a very popular
young man of Jenkinsville, visited his
sister, Mrs. J. H. Bushardt, not long since.
The school is progressing rapidly under
the skillful management of Miss Lilla Martin.
of Donalds, who seems-to giv6 perfect
satisfaction. Luring her time here she has
won many friends of both sexes
Miss Lilla Epttng. of Newberry, a most
popular lady, is visiting her niece, Mrs. A.
?. Eargle.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bushardt and sister,
Miss Lizzie Yarborongh, have received an
invitation to the marriage of Miss Snssie
Mae Lyies to Mr. William McCravery
Mobley. of Columbia, which takes place in
the First Baptist church of that city, and
we hope to be able to attend both marriage
and reception.
With best wishes to the editor, B.
November 13th. 1905.
Gilbert Items.
Cool and damp-not enough rain to do
much good.
The weather has been real fine for gathering
and most of the crops are now housed
The rur-xl it spec tor **as here yesterday
and w:nt cv=r route four from this place.
It is beaeved this route will be accepted as
it covers territory now practically without
mail convenieaces.
Mr. and Mrs. J. ?. W. Sease went from
here to Columbia yesterday that Mrs.
Sease might have Xray treatment, but the
machine being out of running order, she
hud to return without treatment.
The parsonage seems to be here. All
that is wanting now to keep it away will be
some t acting, which will hardly be done.
The Lutherans of this pastorate are about
as strong financially as they are in any
other charge in tue State.
The Editor of the Dispatch and Treasurer
Sheaiy were here Saturday evening
and. both were Kept very busy receiving
the dollars. One to run the county expenses
and Ihe other to expend to the
vounty.
Mr. Long, carrier for R |F. D. 1.. has
movtd into town where we welcome him.
not only as one of Uncle Sam's boys, but
as one of our best country boys. Hope he
will find it pleasant hei e among ns
As you have so^ many doctors in your
town send one of them down here that he
may ei joy living in a healthy community.
There is no doctor nearer than Lee9ville
s uce Dr Dratts is unable to see a few comp:aiats
and accidents S.
"The Funny Fellows,
of New York " will present their original j
inu-ocal comedy?specialty?entertainment
at the Lexington Opera House next Saturday
evening, mtrodu ring music, singing,
dancing and specialties. Ten great characters.
r rices, 25 35 and ?0 cents. Reserved
seats ou sale Friday and Saturday at j
the store ot E. G. Dreher & Co.
You are invited to visit the Bazaar
and see the many thmge in stock.
ody has been, waiting o
jrybody seemed anxiou
i ? Come, let us show 3
sale. The best values
Swansea News.
The remains of Mr. Melton Neese, who
died ot the Colnmbia hospital Friday, were
interred at the Neese burying ground today.
The untimely death ot this yonng
man has ca t a gloom over our community
where he was raised and had many friends
He leaves four brothers and two sisters all
of whom live near here save his ypnnger
brother, who lives in Roanoke. Va. The
latter arrived last night from Virginia.
Mr. Neese has been at ho.ue for only
about two months after an absence of tonr
years in the service of the United States'
navy. Since his return he has been living
in Columbia, which place he had decided
to make his home.
The Qu rterly Conference of the M. E.
chnrch tor this district convenes here Saturday
and Sunday.
An excellent sermon was preached by the
presiding elder, Rev. Marion D&rgau, at
the morning service Sunday.
Mr B. E. Cra t leaves in a few davs for
Hamlet. N. C.. where he has accepted a
spendid position with the Seaboard road
For souie time he has be>-n one of the efficient
clerks of the Beynolds-Cralt firm
here. Mr. Craft is a young man of sterling
moral wroth and will be missed here
Miss Kate Pooser lelt today for an ex
tended visit to relatives in and near
Orangeburg.
Mr. Frank M. Pooser, formerly of this
p'ace, but now traveling salesm in of the
Lombard Iron Works of Augusta, Ga ,
spent. Saturday and Sunday here with his
family.
Quite a number cf our citizens attended
the carnival in Orangebarg last week and
report a fine time.
Mrs. J. K. Laogford, who had an operation
performed at Knowlton's Sanitarium
in Columbia last week, is reported to be
doing nice'y. Her many friends will be
pleased to hear this, and they wish for her
a speedy recovery.
Mr. J. E Gantt and fimily l*ft for their
home in Palatka. Fla.. yesterday, after a
fortnight's visit to relatives here.
An approaching marrhge, which will
bo of interest to many, is that of M'ss
Vivian Bast and Mr. W. H. Wannamaker,
which will be solemnized at the bride's
home here on Wednesday evening. Both
young people are very popular here.
November 20, 1905. C.
The Farmers' Institute.
Qui e a number of the farmers of the
county, and other citizens, attended the
Farmer^' Institute held in the court house
yesterday morning by experts from Clemson
college. The first speaker was Mr.
Wing, editor of Breeders Gazette, of
vrfViA fa!A fV./i ofavtt tkn cos?i?i_
YT Uv IV/1U UiC OWL J VI kUV r?V*iffce
made by a French mother that her
children might get an education.
Prot. Merrison, of Clemson. made a
strong talk on Industrial Education, emphasizing
the fact that the world, and es^
pecially oouth Carolina needed an educational
system that taught a man how to do
things, how to make a living.
Mr Thackston, Industrial Agent of the
Southern Railway company, gave a practical
and interesting talk along the same
lin s.
The Institute was in charge of Professor
Harper, Director of the Experimental Statiou
at Clemson. It is a pity more people
did not hear these interesting talks.
Quite a number of ladies and children
we? t over to the depot and saw the Clemson
exhibit. The party left for Batesburg
this morning, where a similar institute will
be held. The entire State will be covered
in the same manner.
Teachers to Meet.
The Lexington County Teachers' Association
will hold its regular meeting Satur
day, November 25, 1905, in the Institute
building. The following is the program:
1st. Song, Columbia, Gem of the Ocean.
2nd. Is the present adoption of Public
School Books Satisfactory??First by T.
W. Dreher; Second by Miss Lily Smoak.
3rd. How much would constitute a
day's task for an average student in each
graaer?First oy r. w. xtaucn; oecona Dy
Miss Leila Lindler
4th Picture Study in School Work.?
First by Miss Mary C. Wingard; Second
by Miss Annie Winter.
5th. Continue the discussion of the
subject of Arbor Day.?First by Miss Sue
H. Corlev; Second by Mr. E. U. Shealy.
6th. Song, Auld Lang Syne.
Our meetings are growing more and
more interesting and it is the earnest wish
of the Executive Cornmittf-e, that our
meeting begin promptly at 11 a. m.
Fellow teachers, we hope to have you
with us on the twenty-fifth of November,
with the Thanksgiving season upon u?,
and this is the very gem of the year.
Secretary.
Ask your dealer for T. X L.
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Court Continued.
1 The Court of Common Pleas came to an
end on last Frday, two case3 were tried.
The first of which was Ernest Nobles vs.
Sfaboard Air Line R. R. in which the
verdict was in favor of the railroad. The
Cleric received an order from Judre Gage
today, setting this verdict aside and ordering
a new trial.
The other case was W. P. B -tchman.
Administrator of his father, who was kib- I
ed at the Gervais -treet crossing in Colnm- j
Wo Ov4 1 Cllli, Ktt fVin CooKnoI
uioi* ki* i?/vx yj tuo
The deceased was an old man employed as
night watchman. In this case the verdict
was $1.5^0. This will be paid and no
appeal taken.
Millinery Stock Bought.
Having purchased the stock and
good will of Mrs. Alice Timmons, I
will sell the present stock of millinery,
bats, ribbons, etc., at cost to
make room for a fresh ebipmeot.
3p \ Mrs. Nannie L Clark.
Pretty Things.
Have yon been to Oolnmbia and missed
seeiDg the p?etty things for women's wear
carried by Wm. Pbtl? If so. ha'f your
life is gone, and if \ori do not go there
at once yon will regret it the balance of
your life. There is a lovely display of delicate
laces. tettings. trimmings dry goods
dress patterns, white goods the latest fads
in notions, millinery and shoes. Remember
his goods are the best on the market
and his prices, quality considered, are the
lowest. He sells nothing shoddy at any
price
Save Your Money,
By buying your shoes from us. New
stock to select from and old prices to
make your purchases, which mean3
money in your pocket.
Herman's Shoe Store,
P. 0. Block, Columbia, S. C.
I
Tramping in the "Woolly West.
A party of LexiDgtonians left Monday
afternoon for Colombia where they will
take the Co'umbi*. Newberry and Lanrens
railroad for Clinton, at which place they
will take a Pnliman Palace car, with other
parties, whhh has been provided for their
accommodation tor Oklahoma The party
consists of Messrs D. K. Billentine. F. E.
Dreher. Alfred J fox. P H. Shealy and
Pickens Roof. They go there.for the purpose
of being present at a ' drawing for
lots " in which they hold certificates, in one
of the new towns going np there.
The air hereabouts is full of msrriagee
and rumors of marriages.
Desiccated cocoanut, loose, at the
Bazaar.
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
Count v of Lexington,
By Geo. S. Drafts, E?a., Probate Judge.
WHEREAS, MARCILLA JEFCOAT
mode suit tome to grant her Letters
of Administration of the Estate of and
effects of J. Fred Jefcoa';
These are, therefore, to cit9 and admonish
all and singular the kindred and creditors
of the said J. Fred Jetcoat, deceased,
that they be and appear, before me,
f krt Cntivf r\? PrrvKofo f a V? a Via]/3 of T
1U Liiu \j\jui u \jk jl ivyaig, wv; ug ugiu ?v juv>a
ington, C. H., S. C.. ontbe 7th day cf Dec.
1905, next, after publication hereof at 11
o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if
any they have, why the said Administration
should not be granted.
Given under my hand, this 22nd day of
November, Anno Domini, 1905.
GEORGE S. DRAFTS, [L. S.]
Probate Judge. Lexington County
Published on tie 22th day of Nov.
1905, in the LexingU n Dispatch. 2w4
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County of Lexington
By George S. Drafts. E-q., Probate Judge.
WHEREAS, B J. DERRICK MADE
suit to me, to grant him Letters
of Administration of the Estate and effects
of Polly M. Derrick.
These are therefore to cite and admonish
all and singular the kindred and creditors
of the said Polly M Derrick, deceased,
that they be and appear, before me. in tne !
Conrt ot Probate, to be held at Lexington, j
C. H , S. C., on the 2nd day of December,
1905 next, after publication hereof at 11
o'clock in the torenoon, to show cause if
any they have, why the said Administration
should not be granted.
Given under my hand, this 17th day of
November. Anno Domini 190-5.
GEORGE S. DRAFTS, J. P. L. C.
Published on the 22nd day of November,
i 1905, in the Lexington Dispatch. 2w4=.
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iTREET, COLUMBIA, S. C.
State of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF LEXINGTON.
Court of Common Pleas.
nnie Caroline Mills, Plaintiff,
against
Henry W. Taylor. Mary Ann Lewis,
Sarali Jane Spires,Dicie* Elizabeth Miller
and S. B. George, Administrator
Cnm Testamento Anexo, Defendants.
Partition of Reai Estate.
1N OBEDIENCE TO THE DECREE
JL of the Court herein, signed by Hon.
George W. Gage, Presiding Judge, and
dated November 14th, 1905, I will sell to
the Highest bidder at public outcry, before
the court house door in Lexington, S.
C., during the legal hours of sale, on the
firsts "\fnnr?HV in Oiwmhpr 190T5*
' All that piece, parcel or tract of land,
lying, being and situate in the County
of Lexington and State aforesaid, containing
two hundred and forty acres,
more or less, and bounded as follows:
On the north by "Willam Craps, Mrs.
Martha A. Lewie, on the east by E.
Hallman and George Hallman, on the
west by Horace Taylor, on the south by
Solomon Miller and Simon Shumpert.
TERMS OF SALE?Cash. Purchaser
to pay for papers.
SAMUEL B. GEORGE.
Clerk of the Court.
Lexington, S. C., Nov. 14, lb05.
E. F. Strother, Esq., attorney for
plaintiff, and Messrs. J. B. Wingard and
W. H. Sharpe, attorneys for defendants.
8 wo.
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County of Lexington.
In the Court of Common Pleas.
James Anderson, Plaintiff,
against
Ella Moore, nee Anderson, Henry Anderson,
Susie Anderson, Lillie Andersen,
Mornie Anderson. Linnie Anderson
and Dollie Anderson, defendants.
Partition.
TN OBEDIENCE TO THE DECREE
1 of the Court hereiu, signed by Hon.
George W. Gage, Presiding Judge, and
dated November 14th, 1905, I will sell to
the highest bidder at public outcry, before
the court house door, in Lexington,
S. C., during the legal hours of sale, on
the first Monday in December, 1905:
"All that piece, parcel or tract of
land, situate, lying and being in Piatt
Springs township, said county and State,
containing one hundred and seven acres,
more or less, adjoining lands of Michael
Semi, John F. Chaney, Jaraes King and
Alfred Hutto.
TERMS OF SALE?Cash. Purchaser
to nay for papers
SAMUEL B. GEORGE,
Clerk of the Court.
Lexington. S. C., Nov. 14. 1905.
T. C. Sturkie, attorney for plaintiff.
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THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County of Lexington.
In the Court of Common Pleas.
Lizzie Kaminer, Plaintiff,
vs.
Emma Kaminer, Irbv T. Kaminer.
Jacob E. Kaminer, Mary P. Kaininer
and Lessie L. Kaininer, Defendants.
Partition.
TN OBEDIENCE TO THE JUDG- >
1 ment of the court lierein, signed by
the Hon. R. O. Purdy, Circuit Judge,
December 8th, 1804, I will sell to the
highest bidder at public outcry, before
the court house door in Lexington, S. C.,
during the legal hours of sale on the
first Monday in December, 1905;
The following tracts of land situate,
lying and being in the county of Lexington,
and State aforesaid, and belonging
to the Estate of James W. Kaminer,
deceased:
(a) The home place containing fifty
(50) acres, more or less, and bounded by
lands now or formerly of John and Paul
Schneider, Estate of James W. Kaminer,
Mary Ann Franklow and Charley
Harman.
(b) One tract containing twenty-six
and one-eighth acres, more or less, and
bounded by lands now or formerly of
Charley Harman, John Schneider, Mrs.
Joanna Hendrix and the "HomeTract."
(c) One tract containing thirty acres,
more or less, bounded by lands now or
formerly of Mrs. Joanna Hendrix, John
Fox, Jacob Schneider and the "Home
Tract."
(d) The "Mabus Place" containing
fifty-seven and one-half acres, more or
less, and bounded by lands now or formerly
of Brooks Lindler, Al. Calk and
Dr. James Harman.
(e) The "Corley Place" containing
forty-four acres, more or less, and bounded
by lands now or formerly of Al. Calk,
Elisha Calk and north by Saluda river.
(f) The "River Place" containing fifty
acres, more or less, and bounded now or
formerly by lands of ElislraCalk, C. S.
Kaucu ana estate 01 u. r. jtienarix.
TERMS OF SALE?One-third cash
and the balance in one and two equal,
annual installments, wirh interest from
day of sale, secured by bond of the purchaser
and mortgage of the premises
sold with leave to the purchaser to pay
all cash. The bond to contain the usual
- 10 per cent, attorney's fee clause. Purchaser
to pav for papers.
SAMUEL B. GEORGE,
Clerk of Court.
Messrs. Efird & Dreher, Attorneys for
Plaintiff.
November 14, 1905. 3w4
A little negro boy died in town
Monday and was buried yesterday.
Fruits of aii kind; the finest raisins
and mixed nuts you ever saw, at >
the Bazaar.
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IS THE TIME TO
IT YOURSELF,
-ou want a smart suit full of life and ginsfcvlish
cut and faultless fit, they are here
Dm
rORK'S MOST SKILLFUL TAILORS,
; start at $7.50 and wind up at $20.00.
)f stopping points where most people buy
c$' SUITS, $2.50 TO $ 5.00
5BOOATS, $5 00 TO $15.00
rS' OVERCOATS, $2.00 TO $ 4.00
rs, S1.0) TO $ 2.50
SRWEAR AND NECKWEAR
E ENJOY A SPT.Y?v->m LEXINGTON
^PATEONAGE-^.
THE CLOTHIER.
COLUMBIA, S. C.
onBBaannHaBnHHi
"MEET ME AT TAPP'S".
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