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1 THE LEXINGTON DISPATCH. A _ & Eepresentatiue Seutspaper. Bowers Lexington and the JSnrders of the Surrounding Bounties Line a Slanhet. VOL. XXXVI. LEXINGTON, S. C., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1905. 5. j Z GLOBE DRY GOODS COMPANY, 7 ijj "W. S- ^r0^TC^T02>T, TIB., IMI^^^O-IETe. - Bfb> lesiO MAIN STREET, - COLUMBIA, H. O. Solicits a Share of Your Valued Patronage. Polite and Prompt Attention. October istf Our Trip iu the Country. To resume our tour through couDfcy, we take op oor journey at Gaston. This is a pretty little town on the Florida Central and Peninsular railroad, about 16 miles from Lexington Court House. Oq arriving there we found the place crowed with taxpayers, elbowing their way to the front rank in front of the Captian's office in their haste to square up their accounts with the sovereign State of \ South Carolina. Through the ves6i? tudes of dirt road travel, we were somewhat tardy in making this point, but once, there we lost no time in * opening oor gripsack and hauling out our receipt book ready to serve our friend who desired to settle up and and for awhile things were humming like a rip saw. We were sorry to see that Gaston had made but little improvements since our Isst visit. The site of the town is eligibly Bituated * 1 ~ nmn on/1 lO Q&&6 IS ccooi v u w u vwv back country is rich iu productiveness and resources and realiv there is no legitimate reason why Gaston should not become a thriving and prosperous town. Mr. P. E. Hutto is the largest merchant and bis business is faithfully looked after by Mr. C. E. Hartly, who is also postmaster. The other merchant is Mr. Richter. Old Doc Goodwin is still the polite and accommodating railroad and express agent, and a better man for this important position could not be found in a day's travel. Late in the afternoon we drove to the comfortable home of Mr. Joseph W. Reeder, at the X Roads, one of Lexington's most prosperous and industrious sons, where we enjoyed a night of refreshing sleep and "old Prince" a comfortable stall and well filled trough and rack. While many of the "old timers" who were wont to meet us there in the days of yore, have passed away, and whose familiar faces are hid forever in the chilly shadows of the grave and will r never be seen again, yet there were many taxpayers present to make things interesting and the collections -* IWoAnufi, ond 4-VIQ OX DOIlU UiO XiOBOUlci auu tuv jju<nv> were very good In the affcernoon we '*hii the grit" for Mr. Jake Mack's, where we always meet a large crowd, and this time was no exception to the role. The people seemed to be in the best of spirits and had the appearance of not cariDg whether school kept up or not so long as the barns snd smokehouses were full and cotton was fetching over 11 cents per pound. Our time being up we drove to the beautiful home of Mr. K. E. Mack and shared the unbounded hospitality of himself and excellent family. Wednesday morning we left for our appointment at Swansea, one of the largest tax receiving points in the county. We found a large crowd in waiting and the Treasurer and Editor were kept busy handing out receipts. Swansea, like other towns, is spreading itself and new cottages are going up on all sides. It is one of the best business sites In tke county and its business men are live and progressive and are W. H. F. Bast, known throughout that section for his fair and honest dealings. Beynolds & Craft, two of as good a citizens and accommodating merchants as can be found. P. E Hutto, clever and genial, is reducing his stock of general merchandise with a view of engaging in the banking business. Thomas L Martin, with his large and well selected stock, is enjoying a liberal patronage. This place Has grown to be quite ao important cotton market and the production has been greatly increased in the surrounding country. Mr. "MEET ME AT TAPP'S." T* i M p Where big barga 1 Reynolds ginned about; 1100 bales of eottoD, Mr. Bartow Rast about 800 bales and Mr. H. R. Goodwin at mill about 300 bales. Mr. Bartow Rast has a fine veneering plant and with bis force of competent bands is turning out work rapidly. He manufactures baskets, orates and boxes and is doing a good business. It if very unfortunate tbat tbere is a division in tbe educational interest tbere. In a little place like tbis better results would follow if tbe people were united. Night found us at tbe borne of that ''Prince of good fellow's," J. West Crim, who is known throughout tbe county for bis rare wit and entertaining qualities. ? On time we again got with the Treasurer at the .Red Store, where we met the good people of that section who had came out to get receipts. We took dinner with Mr. Herbert Geiger, who has bought the Asemann old home, and enjoyed ourselves, after which we left for W. N. Martin's, where we always delight to stop. Mr. Martin is one of nature's gentlemen and his excellent wife ranks high as a housekeeper of unsurpassed skill. After spending odb of the best night's rest of the trip we wended our way early for our next appointment at New Brookland.' The place is lively and the merchants in good spirits over a splendid trade. The place is recovering from the effects of the disastrous fire which recently it suffered and the vacant places are being rapidly rebuilt with the erection of handsome modern store houses and dwellings. The place supports a fine school which is well patronized, and is under tne management of Prof. S. M. Clarkson, of Columbia, with four assistants There is an enrollment of over 200 pupils. We certainly enjoyed the hospitality of Messrs. Ed. Shull and Paul Wessinger and their accomplished wives, who had prepared one of the best and most bountiful dinners that has ever fallen to our lot to enjoy. While much business is being done with the town by the peoj \e of the surrounding country, yet its nearness to Columbia causes much of the trade to go there. On Tuesday afternoon of last week we were at Crout's Store and met the usual number of citizens there. After attending to the people there we went over and spent the night with Mr. Geo. C. Sbirey where we were pleasantly entertained by himself, wife and two charming daughters. We were glad to find this family, who have recently passed through such sore sffiiction, about restored to their wanton health and were enjoying life. Wednesday morning we were at Addy's Store where we met a large crowd. Mr. E H. Addy has a nice selected stock of general merchandise and his gin and mill makes him a busy man and a useful one to the community. The last, but by no means the mm n Tit rr i 9 least, was at Mr. i*. jr. JSLeiei8r s where we were royally treated by himself and good wife. This estimable couple are Burrounded by all the comforts of life. Earman Sells Them For Less. Just received a complete line of shoes direct from the factory in all the new toes and leathers, such as Gun Metal, Yelure Patent Leather Box Calf, etc. They are very snappy and so nice to wear during the Holidays, and at prices to suit you. Come in and look at them. We sell i them for less money. Post Office Block, 1725 Main Street, Columbia, S. C. ins are given in E Corner Main and t | The Greorge-Meetze Marriage. | Sacred St. Stephens' was a scene of rare beautv on WedDesdav evening. Nov. 29, 1905, when Miss Rose Violet Meetze was given in marriage to Mr. FraDk George. The altar had been transformed into a veritable bower, stately palms and snowy chrysanthemums, forming the decoratioD, while gleeming candles, in golden candle sticks, shed their softening light over the hallowed scene; in this the profusion, loveliness and tasteful grouping. testified to the artistic sense, as well as thedevotioo, of friends wbose hands bad wrought so delicately and so lovingly. Promptly at nine o'clock as the sweet strains of Mendelssohn, "Hochzeit Marcsh", by Miss Ernestine Graicben, announced the arrival of the bridal party, the vestry doors were thrown open and the ushers, Messrs. Samuel J. Leapbart 8Dd Sam P. Roof, advanced and took their places at the cbanctl columns. First came little Miss Winnie Hampton Wolfe, of Columbia, a neice of the bride, carrying the tiny satin cushion on which rested th^ golden circlet; she wore white lace over taffettas and was escorted by Mr. Julian P. Meetze, the bride/e nephew. The bride entered on the arm of her brother, Mr. J. B. Rbude Meetze, and was met at the altar by the groom, attended by his best | *' ^ I I man, Mr. ijjawin Kj i^rener. uirs. i Cbas. B. Harman, of Augusta, Ga., I matron of honor and sister of the bride, attired in soft white silk with empire girdle and Bash ends, holding in the left arm a shower bouquet of piDk carnations, preceded the bride. The ceremony was impressively performed by the Kev. J G. Graichen and the beautiful ring service of the Lutheran church was used. The bride, who is the youngest daughter of the late Mr. John H. Meetze, was a vision of perfect loveliness in her snowy robes. Her gown was shirred messaline silk, entraine, generously trimmed with ribbon; her veil of misty tulle was caught to the coiffure with orange blossoms; she also wore orange blossoms and pearl cabachons on her corsage. The groom is the youngest son cf an old and honored family of Walballa, S. C. He is now a very efficient member of the corps of Post Office officials of Lexington, and we are pleased to see him choose his happiness and home in this town. Althrough the solemn ceremony, which united these young people in wedlock's holy ordinance, music soft and low, Tobani's uColures et Fleuree/' like a chant of benediction, slowly rose and fell. Amid stirring music the joyful procession weDt down the aisle followed by the numerous kindred and friends whose sincere prayer for them is that the journey along life's pathway together ! may be full of years, full of happiness and full of peace. The popularity, which they enjoy, j was evidenced by the numerous handsome gifts received, among which were several valuable checks. Some out of town guests were: Mrs. Jul. A. Krentzlin, of Washington, D. C; Mrs. LeRjy Hendrix, Miss Joe Caughman, Miss Winnie Hampton Wolfe and Mr. Brooks J. Wingard from Columbia; Mrs. Cbas. B Harman and children of Augusta, Ga. Open Note. On account of a previous business engagement it will be impossible for me to meet Mr. Joab Edwards in my office on the 7th instant, but will do so at 10 o'clock, December 12 b. Louis J. Langford, County Supervisor. TAPP'S GEEATEE ! DON'T FORG-E; >ry Goods, Dress C Blanding Streets, Married. At tbe parsonage of St. Peter's (Piney Woods) church, on Nov. 12, 1905, Mr. Murray 0. Fulmer aDd Miss Mary J. Fulmer, Rev. E. J. Sox officiating. Oq November 16, at St. Peter's (Pinev Woods) church parsonage, by the Rev. E J. Sox. Mr. J. Hollie Comalander and Miss L Maud Lever of Lexington county, S. C. t-. . i n Tl t O i. 11 J5y me nev. hi. o. oox, ai iu? pr sonage of St Peters's (Piney Woods) church, Lexington county, S. C, on November 19,1905, Mr. P. Augustus Bouknight and Mies Mamie L. Cannon. On November 23, 1905, at the home of the bride, by the Rev. J. D. Sbealy, Mr. Lonney Craps and Miss Cora Swygert, all of Lexington county. On November 29, 1905, at the home of the bride, by the Rev. J. D Sbealy, Mr. Luther Hite and Miss Belle Craps, all of Lexington county. On November 30, 1905, at the home of the br'de by the Rev. J. D Sbealy, Mr. Wade A Price of Gilbert, and Miss Zula Langford of Delmar. Mr. T. J. Cupstid and Miss Ella Hagins were joined in the holy bonds of matrimony last Sunday morning at 10:30 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Hagins, Judge A. W. Stewart officiating. The groom is a prosperous youug man of South Carolina. The bride is a loveiv young ladv of this county ?Statesboro (Ga.) News. Bv Rev. 0. N. Rountree Nov. 29, 1905, at the home of the bride's motber, five miles form Columbia, S C, at 5 o'clock p. m., Mr. A. W. Harman and Miss Mattie C. Marchant, all of Lexington county. November 5,1905, near Barr. S C. Mr. Walter Kyzer and Miss Daisie Sbealy, J. W. Nease officiating. November 12, 1905, near Barr, S. C, Mr. Hampton Keisler aDd Miss Marcie Shealy, J. W. Nease officiating. Mr. Charles R Cannon of Delmar and Miss J. Essie Crim of Columbia, -were married Thursday at the St. Peter's rectory, the Rev. T. J. Hegarty officiating. Unclaimed Hail. The following list of unclaimed u letters remain in the post office at this place for the month endiog, November 30, 1905: F AM ALE Mrs. Edy Corley, (postal). Mrs. R A. French. Mrs. Hiley Sanders. | Mrs. Amanda Seaee. Miss Bertha Williams. MALES J F. Banister. I Prs. J E Booker. I C. S. Crawford. Geo. W Fail, (postal) Noah F. Frick. J. H. Henagam. J J Johnson & Bros. E W. Luther. Judge John E McCall. Walter Padget. Mr Rightwell. D R Smith. W. W. Whitson. S J. Leaphart, P. M. Desiccated Cocoanut Is better and more convenient than i the ehredded or green cocoanut, bel cause it is grated fine and prepared ! with milk aDd sugar, ready for pies, i cakes, custarda and ambrosia. For | sale at the Bazaar at 20c per pound I ? The merchants have beguu to disrslftv their lines of Christmas goods. ? - DEPARTMENT STORE. T TO CALL AT xoods, Millinery, >lum1bia Christmas Goods. Before you purchase anything in the Christmas or Holiday line, be sure and see the pretty stock of goods at the Bazaar. The presents are handsome; the China and glassware are the prettiest ever brought to this market. They are ornamental and useful. Dolls and Toys. The line of dolls and toys is the finest ever seen in Lexington and the selection is such as to to please any one. Fruits. Fresh oranges, apples, bananas, lemons, raisins, figs, nuts, etc. Candies, Cakes and Crackers. The best plain candies made of every imaginable kind. French mixed; chrystalized fruits; sugar fruits and toys; fancy boxes of chocolates and mixed candies for presents, &c. In fact, everything in the candy line, can be found at f-lin Ua'/Qor TTunr-v crilt. lipnvtcj Uliv iyuouui X V.VWVJ ^11 w A1VMA vv? In cakes and crackers we can please anyone with good fresh stock. Fire Works of all Kinds. A cordial invitation is extended to call and see this stock and a liberal share of the patronage is solicited. THE BAZAAR, Headquarters for SANTA (JLAUS. $11 Notions, Ladies' l>9 S. C. ' Public Sale. T WILL SELL AT PUBLIC OUTCRY i. to the highest bidder, at my place 011 Little River branch, three miles west of Swansea, on the loth day of December, 1905, at 10 o'clock a. m., a piece, parcel or tract of land containing 240 acres, more or less, 40 of which is open and the balance woodland: well watered with good dwellings and necessary out buildings. There is a twenty-five acre pasture enclosed with wire fence. The land is well adapted to the cultivation of corn, cotton, grain, etc. Will also sell at same time and place 60 or 70 bushels of r?r?Tn lr?t. r?f fnHrlar npnvinos 1-hrtrsP wagon, buggy, mule, farming implements, household and kitchen furniture, &c, Terms of sale: For the land?Onehalf cash; balance on a credit of 12 months, with interest at 7 percent., purchaser to have the option of paying all cash if desired. The personal property i will be sold for cash. JOSEPH SHUMPERT. December (>, 1905, 2w6, NOTICE, DEBTORS AND CREDITORS A LL PERSONS INDEBTED TO THE iJL Estate of John W. Kleckley, deceased, are required to make payment to the undersigned. and all persons having claims against the said Estate must present them dulv attested to MRS. MATTIE KLECKLY, Administratrix, December 2, 1905. 3w7. Trespass Notice. \ LL PERSONS ARE FORBIDDEN A to trespass on our lands In any manner whatever either by hunting, fishing, cutting timber, hauling wood, lightwood or removing any tiling from our land. The law will be enforced against all persons voilating this notice, IOOR HAYES. JONAH HAYES. December 2, 1904. 4w8 pd. To Rent. IT Y FARM AT THE OLD WM: L. ItI Taylor place, two and a half miles from Lexington C. H.? on Twelve Mile creek. W. W. BARRE. 2w6. Notice. ON JANUARY FOURTH. 1906. THE Coanty Board of Commissioners of LexiDgton County, S, C., will elect a Steward lor the Coanty Poor House lor the year 1906 Applicants for the position will please ti'e sealed bids for the same with the -3 ?J ? k + V-k s V 4k * /^.i t? uciaersigueu i>y ur u?iuic mn m.i, January, 1906. J. BROOKS WINGARD, Clerk County Bo*rd ot Commissioners, Decembers, 1905. 4w8 150 This Week, We have a specially nice line of ticy Sack Suits at $10.50 Viiicli we invite you to come and see THIS WEEK. Also a splendid assortment of R.COATS. HATS and UNDER WEAR. Look and ask the prices. L? "THE CLOTHIER,' Main Street, Columbia, S. C. "MEET ME AT TAPP'S". I Apparel, &c., &c.,