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" THE LEXINGTON DISPATCH. V ___ ? Hapreseatatioe Betaspaper. goners Lexington and the Barriers at the surrnundmji Bounties hide a Blanket. VOL. xxxvi. LEXINGTON, S. C., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1905. 6. Z GLOBE MY GOODS COMPANY. ' T i| t7". 22- moitcz:toit, SjL, ffipb L&aoMAI1V STREET, - COLUMBIA, ?. O. Solicits a Share of Your Valued Patronage. Polite and Prompt Attention. October istf H . Masonic Elections. At the regular communication of Pomaria Lodge, No. 151, F and A. M-, held in MasoDic Hall. Peak, S. C, j Dec. 9. the following officers were elected, appointed and installed to serve said lodge for next ensuing masonic year: John C. Swvgert, W. M; John D Jacobs, S. W; George A. Swygerfc, J. W.; Jno H Busbardt, u Treas ; Adam Eirgle, Secty.; McD. Busbardt, S D; Jno. F. Mabaffy, J. D; J E. Epting 8nd W. P. Summer, Btewsrds; Thos. W. Amick, Tiler, j This lodge financially is strong and in a growing condition. - * _ At the regular commuDicK.?uii ui A Lexington Lodge. 152, A F. M, Saturday Dec. 9th, 1905, the following officers were elected to serve for the ensuing masonic year: Thomas L Harman, W. M ; Saml. J Leapharfc, S. W ; Alfred J. Fox, J. W; Thoe. E I Wingard, Treas.; Godfrey M. Harman, S6Cty. The appointive officers will be made known on the 27th inst. when all will be enstalled. Batesburg, Dec. 9 ?Batesburg lodge, No. 138, A. F. M., met in regular communication last night and elected the following new officers for the ensuing year: W. M, J. A. "Whitten; senior warden. E. R. Stead. man; junior warden, J. R. T. Msjor; treasurer, A. C. Jones; secretary, C. M. Rhodes. The following appoint * *** J- 1? ?.U_ TT7 ment8 to omce were mauu uy tuo ??. M. and the S. W: Senior deacon, W. B. Kitchings; junior deacon, D. P. Hartley; stewards, John Bell Towill and J. Frank Kneece, and tiler, J. A. Miller. Why 2Tot Try lesiagiea? The Northern tourists travel to Southern health and pleasure resorts has already set in for the winter. Several parties in private cars have passed already, going to Aiken and Batesburg. The Southern has put on an extra coach for this service. Why cannot our people get together and advertise the advantages that Lexington affords as a health resort. Fine railroad and mail facilities, good, reasonable board, fishing, hunting, boat riding, etc. We are glad bow ever to state that we have in tour a Michigander of pleasant qualities, here to spend the winter. We are glad to have him. Growing in Favor. To show the immense expansion and popular favor in which the Jas. L. Tapp Co., Columbia, is growing, s\nlu lnAcllv hnfc opnprallv. thev F? "W"' .vw-.j ~~~ ?> ./ > J have been awarded the contract for carpeting, shades, etc, of the Chicola Hotel at Anderson, S. C., as weii as the new hotel Anderson; the First Baptist church, of Columbia, and a like contract for the new Graded School building in Columbia, over all bids. Their stock is immense, every department being filled with new goods, Christmas and Holiday good, etc. A visit will astonish and please yon. Prohibitionist Meet. Supervisor L- J. Langford was in town yesterday to meet the prohibition committee. Capfc. A. P. West, and E L. Asbill and T. C. Sturkie appeared as attorneys for the prohibitionists, and W. H. Sharps for the dispensary. Rev. Joab Edwards aheont and the matter was left open for "future consideration." Ia the main time, our opinion is that the Legislature, which will be id session next month, will pass a prohibition liquor law with an option for counties to vote in liquor instead of now voting out the dispensaries. "HEET HE AT TAP?!S." Where big barga: Locals. Mr. Paul J. Quattlebaum, of Ridge j SpriDg, was married on last Wednesday to Miss Flemma Watson. The groom is the eldest son of Mr. C. A. Quattlebaum, formerly of this county. Christmas is now only about ten days off and it is time for you to buy your holiday goods. Before you purchase call on T. H. Williams, Ifene. The town of Batesburg, as we go to press, is all aglow and the TriCounty Fair is a success. Everybody is happy. The town is in a stir and taxed to entertain the crowd. SALESMEN WANTED?To look after our interest in Lexington and adiacent counties. Salarv or Com mission. Address Tbe Victor 01 Company, Cleveland, 0. Those of you who live in tbe Irene section should cali on T. H Williams wben in need of anything in tbe general merchandise line. He sells at the very lowest prices. Rev. Mr. A. R. Harrison, of the Presbyterian church, will preach in tbe chapel of the new Odd Fellow Hall next Sunday morning at 11 o'clock a. m. The public is cordially invited to attend this service. Call on T. B. Aughtry & Co, Columbia, when in need of anything in tbe hardware line. Carpenters will do well to see their stock of fcool9 before buying. morriana /vf Mica T.of.frio T.oa XliU LU UliiagU V/i. AU.A0O AJVW?W Ajivw Ridgell, the charming and accomplished daughter of Dr. E C. Ridgell, of BateBburg, to Mr. Furman Norris, of Cotechee, has been announced for December 26. You should subscribe for the Home and Farm, one of the best farm, household and family papers in the county. Only 25c a year to Dispatch subscribers, cash or in stamps. Send in your name. The Globe Dry Goods Co., Columbia, has displayed the largest stock of toys aod fancy goods ever opened up in that city. It is a treat to Bee this stock. We are in receipt of one years subscription to the Dispatch from Mr. J. G. Caughman, of Neeses, S. C. He says that it makes him feel like living back in old Lexington county to receive the Dispatch and hear the news. There is no better place to buy groceries, plantation supplies, &c, than T. B. Aughtry & Co, Columbia. Tbey keep anything you may want or?/1 ocli of. fKm TTorv Invaat: nriAfiH 0UU OV1A U U VWW ?w ?V" W. Attention is called to the Executor's sale of the late Jacob W. Dreher, elsewhere ia this issue, which takes place at his late residence in the Dutch Fork, on Thursday, December 28. The handsome new store building of J. L. Mimnaugh & Co., Columbia, has been completed, and is adjoining the large department store. One of the store rooms will be occupied by Mr. Mimanaugh's clothing and gent's furnishing department, and the other by an Augusta shoe firm. WANTED?To sell four choice resident lots in New Brookland 50x 150 at $150 each. Big values. They are on the proposed new car line rear the lake. C. M. Dempsey, Real Estate Broker, 1811 Main street, Co! lumbia, S. C. 4w7 7 \ | JE^HBgaaaaafc | CU3ES WHERE ALL ELSE FAILS ^ | ^ Best Cough Synip. Tastes Good. ^ I Hgi Use in time. Sold by druggists, ins are given in Di Corner Main and 1 A Runaway. , There was some excitement on the | quiet streets of ibis town on last j bunday afternoon ciused by a runaway horse. The horse, which belonged to Mr. Thos L Harman, was hitched on the street in front of Mr Fox's residence and breaking loose, ran away and smashed the fine new buggy to pieces near the cotton mill. Fortunately cc one was hurt. Notice, Pensioners! I will be in the Auditor's office of Lexington county to furnish blanks 1 u _ ?l 1: i: auu Luatit? uuii sppuuauuuB iul pensions on each Saturday in Januaiy, 190G All persons who intend to apply for pensions will please meet me on one of these days. Old pensioners need not appear. Paul P. Clark, Pension Commissioner. Both Surprised. Mr. Thos. M. Kaigler, of Sandy Bun, visited our town the other day for the first time in many years and was astonished at the many improvements. Capt. John Pou, of the same section, was also up Saturday on business, and was also agreeably surprised to note how Lexington had grown. Christmas drifts. The Baptist Sunday School will give a Christmas entertainment in Hoot's hall on Christmas night. The Lutheran Sunday School will have a unristmas tree at ice same piaco on Thursday night, December 28 h. The Methodist Sunday School will receive their gifts on Sunday morning 24 h. . _ _ While you are in search for dry goods, notions, shoes, &2, call on M. R Hartley Co., Lexington Depot, before you purchase as they eeli at rock bottom prices. Executor's Sal?. ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER THE 28th, 1905, beginning at 10 o'clock a. m., at the late residence of Jacob W. Dreher, deceased, in "Dutch Fork,'' county of Lexington, I will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, the personal property belonging to the estate of the said Jacob W. Dreher, consisting of 4 mules, 1 mare, about 20 head of cattle, about 12 hogs, 3 wagons, buggy, harness, farm implements, 2 gins with feeder and condenser, 1 eight li. p. engine and boiler, about 30 bales of cotton and the seed of same, about 400 bushels of corn, fodder, hay, peas, meat, lard, etc., etc., and stock of goods in store. The public is invited, and the bidding will be free for all. Terms: Cash on day of sale, or before delivery of goods. uec. 14, muo. r. vimnrjn, 3w8 Executor. Notice. TYTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT 1\ Books of Subscription to the Lexington Drug Company will be open in the Old Dr. M. Q. Hendrix Drug Store at Lexington, S. C., on Saturday, December the 16th, 1905, at 10 o'clock a. in. E. P. DERRICK, M. D.. W. W. BARRE, / Board of Corporators, December 12, 1905. Final Discharge. 1UOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO 1\ 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 9th day of December, 1905, for a final discharge as Administrator of the Estate of James W. Kaniiner, Deceased, on the 9th day of January, 1906, Filed December 9, 1905. 4w9 LIZZIE KAMINER, Dec. 9, 1V)05. Administrator. Warning. A LL PERSONS ARE HEREBY NotiA lied not to trespass on my lands in anv maimer whatever. W. SHERMAN LUCAS. TAPP'S GEEATES, ! DON'T FORGE' ry Goods, Dress C Handing Streets, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. COUNTY OF LEXINGTON, In the Court" of Common Pleas. Wesley Bowman. Thomas Bowman, Willie Bowman. Samuel L. Bowman. Henry Bowman and Mary Chatman, Plaintiffs, vs. Henderson Bowman, Carrie Bookman and Jim Geiger, and Samuel. B. George, Adm'r., Defendants. Partition. TN OBEDIENCE TO THE DECREE JL of the Court herein, signed by Hon. Ernest Gary, Presiding Judge, and dated Sept. 1st, 1905,1 will sell to the highest bidder at public outcry, before the Court House door in Lexington, S. C., during the legal hours of sale, 011 the first Mon day in January, 190fi. "All that piece,"parcel, plantation or tract of Land containing Thirty-seven and one-quarter acres, more or less, lying and being in Lexington County and State aforesaid. Fork Township, on branches, waters of Broad River, bounded by lands of estate of Willie Lorick, deceased, is. Likes and I. H. Nunamaker. Terms of sale?One-half cash, balance to be paid in one year from date of sale, secured by bond of the purchaser and a mortgage of the premises sold, with leave to purchaser to pay all cash. Purchaser to pav for papers. samuel b. george. Clerk of the Court. Lexington. S. C., December Sth, 1901. Efird & Dreher. Plaintiffs Attorneys. Notice of Master's Sale. By virtue of a decree made December 9, 1905, in the case of J. F. Walker. Clerk of the Court of ComI mon Pleas, as Administrator of the Estate of John W. Craft, deceased, against James l. Johnson and others, by Hon. Geo.W. Gage,Circuit Judge.presiding in the Court of Common Pleas for Richland, S. C., i, John S. Vomer, Master for Richland county, will sell at Swansea, in Lexington county, on the first Wednesday in January, next, being the rlov rvP send inrnith. wirliill the IJUilU U? ? VA . J . - usual hours of Sheriff's sale, for cash, All that tract or parcel of land, situate in the county of Lexington, and State of South Carolina, and described as follows : Lying and being in the town of Swansea fronting 011 Monmouth Avenue three hundred feet between First streetand Second street and running back last with uniform width one hundrrd and fifty feet, (embracing six lots fifty by one hundred feet, each fronting on Monmouth Avenue) and bounded as follows: On the west by Monmouth Avenue, on the north by First street. 011 I the east by part of same block or square owned by Rast & Bro.. and 011 the south by second street. j Also, all that lot or parcel of land, j situate in the county of Lexington, and j State of South Caroliua, and described j as follows: Lying and being in the i I town of Swansea, and bounded on the ; north by lands of D. B. Sphaler, east by j lands of A. L. Brooker, south on lands j of Mrs. M. C. Johnson and west on Car- ; diff Avenue, whereon it fronts fifty (oO) | I -n-h-tSkl) it T*n IK Ivif-lv OliH I i iCCl1 tXUAi liVUl 1I1UVU Av ...... ..... . hundred and twenty (120) feet, the j same being in shape a rectangular | parallelogram; said lor having a dwel- j i ling house located thereon. Also, all that lot or parcel of land. ; situate in the county of Lexington, j and State of South Carolina, and d-- i scribed as follows: Lying and being in j the town of Swansea, and bounded on ! the north by lands of Hildebrand Estate, 011 the east by Church street, whereon it fronts fifty (50) feet, and from which it runs back one hundred and fifty (150) feet, south by lands of Bascom Hast and west by lands of W. H. F. Rasr, the same being" in shape a rectangular parallelogram. JOHN S. YERNER. 8wS Master Richland County. December 12, 1005. Warning. rpHIS IS TO NOTIFY ALL PERSONS .L not to hunt, fish, shoot, make roads or trespass in any manner v.-hat-cover upon our land, and also that belonging | to the Rawl estate. The law wiii !> i enforced against all persons violating th is notice. MARY L. RAWL. CLARA RAWL. Dec. 5th, 1D05. OwO i j S'ime people es?Mia&tr eh -* ?* -? *?, r i than its f-.< - valaf. p??^>it?w?????*jmvm-a* m\ > mi.i: > >-.? DEPARTMENT STOPS. m bzsb? mg& T TO CALL AT roods, Millinery, ! >lumbia 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 mid glassware are the prettiest ever brought to this market. They are ornamental and useful. Doiis and Toys. I 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 the Bazaar. Fancv gilt hearts. r i i i in caKcs ana cracxers we can please anyone with good fresh stoek. Fire Works of ail 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 GLAUS. jpfjl OVEB | Jf V H Motions, Ladies' A $ &?i?? $0? Public Sale. T WILL SELL AT PUBLIC OUTCRY JL to the highest bidder, at my place on Little River branch, three miles west of Swansea, 011 the loth day of December, I90o, at 10 o'clock a. m., a piece, parcel or tracr of land containing 240 acres, more or less, 40 of which is open and the balance woodland: well watered with J j n .1 ~ j. i _ i j gooa ciweumgs anu uut uuutiings. 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 corn, a lot of fodder, peavines, 1-horse wagon, buggy, mule, farming implements. household and kitchen furniture, &o, 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 will be sold for cash. JOSEPH SHUMPERT. December 6, 1905, 2w6, NOTICE, DEBTORS AND CREDITORS A LL PERSONS INDEBTED TO THE iX Estate of JohnW. 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. A LL PERSONS ARE FORBIDDEN IX to trespass on our lands in any manner whatever either by hunting, fishing, en finer fi mV?ar lion liner wnnH lirrht liiiiWV*, M VVXA, wood or removing anything from our laud. The law will be enforced against all jiersoiis voilating this notice, IOOR HAYES. JONAH HAYES. December 2, 1904. 4w8 pd. To Eent. MY FARM AT THE OLD WM: L. Taylor place, two and a half miles from Lexington C. H., on Twelve Mile creek. AY. AY. BARRE. 2wf>. Notice. ON JANUARY FOURTH, 1906. THE Comity Board of Commissioners of Lexington County, S. C.. will elect a Steward for the County Poor Htfuse for the year 1906. Applicants for the position will please li'e sealed bids for the same with the undersigned by or before the flrsc day of January, 1906. J. BROOKS WINGARD, Clerk County Board of Commissioners, Decembers, 1905. 4w8 ,50 This Week, kVY have a specially nice line of icy Sack Suits at $10.50 iich we invite you to come and see rais WEEK. Also a splendid assortment of COATS, HATS and'UNDERWEAR. Look and ask the prices. IS. napd9 "the clothier; Main Street, Columbia, S. C. I i II?U J .1 r?fc3UW<^" -rSKTTrj? "MEET ME AT TAPP'S", ipparel, &c., &c.,