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The Lexington Dispatch, Entered at the Post Office at Lexington, S. C., as second class matter. % G. M. Habxan, Editor and Publisher. The subscription price of the Dispatch is $1 a year; 50 cents for six months; 35 cents for three months?invariably cash in advance. Circulation^ 2,106. Wednesday, January 3, 1906. The year just oloeed has been, perhaps, the most prosperous io the history of the South. On every hand are seen the evidences of great prosperity,and it is of the kind that helps all classes and condition. The basis of our Southern wealth and prosperity is the farm, and the Southern farm, especially the South Carolina farm, during the last twelve months has yielded an abundant harvest. The harvest has not been so big, but the price has b4en so good. We are living in an era of high prices and that has always meant general pros perity. South Uarolina Has Deen particularly blessed in the fact that sbe has been able to raise a large erop of cotton and we will not suffer from the low prices consequent to oTer production. Money has never been more plentiful. The banker, merchant and professional man. all are shariog with the farmer bis prosperity. Tbey are all independent in a manner, and neither can be blessed without sharing with the other to some extent. Our people have never ip? been happier. There has never been so little complaining. The grumble has no placs in the picture. The * ? j- - ?1?- _# < calamity DOWier IB a reuo 01 iour I cent cotton. We pity the poor devil who thick* be is passing through a period of hard times. Women say to him?wake up, look around you r and go to work, seizin# tbe opportunities tbat lie around you.* . Lexington county is well to the front in tbia procession of prosperity. Oar people have made good crops and gotten high prices for them. We :P; face the pew year filled with enthusiasm and confidence. Tbe wheel has been started, and every one is I" contributing his energy and intelligence to move it forward. The year before us promises even brighter and better things, more prosperity, mors money, more happiness than the one just closed, and tbe Dispatch wishes to assure its friends of its best wisbes and promises to them a publication wkinh will hour nn its fsftft th? stsmn of tbe progress seen everywhere; Gen. Wilis Jones, for thirty-six years connected with, tbe Carolina National Bank and for thirty-three years its able, accommodating and efficient cashier, has just been elected president of the Palmetto Bank and Trnst Company, to succeed Wm. H I Lyes. This new position will give a cinch wider field for tbe exercise of Gen. Jones' talents as,a business man and successful fi cancer. * P. H. Meigban pneceeds Gen Jone? at the Carolina National Bank, f, and J. Pope Matthews of this county is the cashier of the Palmetto Bank and Trust Company. Lexington people will find at both these banks accommodating and cleaver men, wbo have always, been friendly to oar people. We coogratalate Gen. Jones botb upon his promotion and upon tbe very complimentary resolution passed jK by tbe Board of Directors of tbe Carolina National Bank upon his retirement. We note that Mayor Roddey, of Book Hill, is putting tbe extreme limit of the law upon those who are convicted in bis court for selling liquor. We congratulate you, Mr. Boddey! Would that we had more of such officers. B&lleatiae Chips. The health of our community is IS- excellent at present. T ti a i > AflO&B was wen enjoyeu uj some of our young folks. Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Sbealy and children, of B*dbam, spent Xtnae with his mother, of this place. Mr. M. M Riddle, who is attending Leesville college, spent last week at home with his parents and friends. Mr. John Reeves, of Gerbans, S. G, spent Xcnas among ns. Come again Johnnie. Some of the people aronnd Ballentine went to the doable marriage at White Rock last Thnreday. They report a nice time. The young folks had qnite a nice time at a sociable given at Mr. Jesse Bouknight'e Saturday night. Every one seemed to enjoy themselves. Miss Bertha Shealy spent Saturday night with Miss Nettie Riddle. Mr. J F. Sbealy and family visited Mrs. Laura Sbealy's family SuDday. Miss Mamie Leitzsey, sister, Jessie, 8nd little brother visited Rev. S. J. Kiddle's family Saturday Bight. Mrs. J S. Boozer visited her mother last w^ek. a iMr. Chn8 Fauia has moved his familyio thiipl.ee. He is going to put up a saw mill here in the near future. We extend to them a cordial welcome. I will close with best wishes to the Dispatch and its many readers. I am Pretty Brown Eyes. lipov erisW Soil Impoverished soil, like impoverished blood, needs a proper fertilizer. A chemist by analyzing the soil can tell you what fertilizer to use for differentproducts. If your blood is Impoverished your doctor will tell you what you need to fertilize it and give /i/Mtniionlaa o f JO lilt? IJCiij ICT.l LWljJUO^ivo viiuv are lacking in it. It may be you need a tonic, but more likely you need a concentrated fat food, and fat is the element lacking in your system. There is no fat food that is so easily digested and assimilated as Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil It will nourish and strengthen the bodv when milk and cream * fail to do it. Scott's Emulsion is always the same; always palatable abd always beneficial where the bodv is wasting from any cause, either in children or adults. . We will scad you a sample free. Be sure that this picX ture in the form of a lab^I is oil the wrapjvr of every bottle of Einul% 6*on y?n ^u*v* iff ! SCOTT & 66WNE ^il 111 CHEMISTS i 409 Pearl SU |iew YorK 50c. and $1.00. ~ All Druggists. j Sunday School Ezercises. The exercises at the ^ Lutheran Xuas tree were held in Boot's Ball on last Thursday eight before a large and orderly audience. The stage was beautifully decorated and the large tree, flanked on either side by a large ornamental tree, was filled with pretty things for the expectant little tote, upon whose fact s a radiant happiness shone. Bav. Graicben opened the exer cises in a fervent aod most appropriate prayer. In the absence of the appointed speaker for the occasion, Prof. S. J. Derrick, of Newberry College, was called upon and responded in a most delightful talk to the children, impressing upon them the significance of Xcnas and the part played by old Santa Claus. He told the children in terms, simple bat eloquent, that it was more bleBSed to give than to receive. His short talk was much er j iyed by all present. After this address the presents were distributed and all the little hearts were made happy. Supt. J ? Hendrix, who has had the care of the children of this cbnrch for twenty years, then made some happy remarks, after which by a rising vote be was unanimously reelected to the superintendency of the school for the coming year. It was a very happy occasion and will linger long in memory. Shady Grove Items. We have had a very pleasant Christmas this year. The crops were good and we have gotten exceptionally high prices for our produce. The crowning point of onr delightful celebration of Christmas is the excellent health erj 05 ed by onr people. The students from the various schools are at their homes for the Christmas vacation. Miss Lain Eleazer, of the Cokesbury Conference school, gave a delightful evening to some of her friends Wednesday, December 27, at the home of ber father, M. Geo. B Eiea zer. When all bad assembled a grand three course supper was served, after which all joined in a most delightful social conversation, while ov/uic pauvi gaujoo ncio piojcu auu sweet music was rendered by Miss Lata. Tbose present were Messrs. D. S. Bouknight, J. W. Busby, S. M Busby and Dewey Moose, of Newberry College. Miss Ethel Eieazer, of Columbia High School, Miss Minnie Bouknight and her brother, Prof. L M. Bouknight, of the Cokeebury Conference school. B. Dec. 28, 1905 The South Carolina Cotton Grower's Convention is in session ia Colum bia today. lBffl TO i. E CURES WHERE ALL ELSE FAILS | n Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. } F, Use in time. Sold by druggists, m ~ LEARN T! JL Iii wm coj W IF its km A en MJIW ar: ; }M ^SF th< a Jik.tiD WL 11 ac: JK $ "WE ARE SHOWING A BIG L BATH ROBES, SMOKING JACKETS, MUFFLERS, If you are perplexed as to th Gifts come in, we may be able t pianos.! / If you are anticipating that piano for a present? LET IT BE One of the standard makes. A CHEAP PIANO I Is never appreciated. I tTTTS A -nn TJ-DTU A "om W L AAXi ITXkXiXAAXJX/ To suoply you with a standard make here or from the factory on short notice. our terms are so liberal that yon can't afford to wait. to time customers We will?for the next few days? supply Pianos at cash prices with only 6 per cent, interest per annum on deferred payments. don't wait To feel able, for our special holiday terms and prices will make you able write us At once for catalogues, prices and terms. ADDRESS, MALONE'S MUSIC - HOUSE, Columbia, S. C. PIANOS and ORGANS, unnnc ncDTflDQ AMI1 PRFrnmOQ I1UIIVM VbWIWltw niiw ? > >? . All persons indebted to the Estate of Charlotte Bowman, dec'd., are required to make payment to the undersigned, and all persons having claims against the said Estate must present them duly attested on or before the 18th dav of January, 1906. samuel b. george, Administrator. December 28, 1905. 3wll ftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftft.ft ! A. J. FOX, | ft 'ft I Life, Health Accident, I * ft I Surety Bend and Fire I ft * ft ft ft ? Insurance * ft ft ft ft * * ? ana * * * t Real Estate Agent, | * * * * * Lexington, S. C. % * * * * * ONLY FIRST CLASS COM- % % PANIES REPRESENTED. % * t ? Prompt and careful attention * * given to buying and selling Real J * Estate, both town and country. ^ * Correspondence respectfully solic?ited. I S For Sale. * * * J 200 acres in Gilbert Hollow town- * ? ship, 4 miles from .Leesvine, 4 mnes & ft from Gilbert, 2 miles from Sum- ft * mit. 30 acres open. Good pas- J tore. Saw and Grists mill. $2,000. & ft Dwelling house and lot, Main ft * street, Lexington, S. C. ^ ft One resident lot on Main street, ft * Lexington, S. C. ^ * 12 acres, half mile from Lex- * ft ington. Good dwelling. * j . T 4. ^ t> acres aujumuig jucaiu^iuu v Fair Grounds. # One valuable lor and improve- * * ments in tl:r> town of Lexington, ? * S. 0. * JJl Sft * Wanted: * * * ( ~ 5rt acres 2 rn4 miles trom Coiuni- -J* J 5 L;a in Lexington (V.n.ty. ? j ? About J'") aci*'s farming land & j 6 not over 4 miles tror.i Lexington. i -4- * I vl & * rt- $ & $ v * $ -5 # fc # ft it- * * * * * ft * * * * T X L. cures ct Id in the head i . _ HE WAY! its a Suit or Overit that's needed here, and if its re its right. Our Suits and rercoats are differt from the ordin/VTT V) I y UlIIIU, tucy UCiXX 3 ear-marks of disLCtion and are the me of style; 7.50 to $30.00. INE OF NEW YEAR GOODS. GLOVES, UMBRELLAS, HANDKERCHIEFS, e purchase of your New Year ;o offer you a suggestion. Sterling Goods Sterling silver, cut glass, fine china, clocks* A fine stock always on hand for ,you to select from. Keep us in mind when wanting anything in Je,?elry or Silverware. Good watch work and best eye glasses. If vou can't come, send for i/ ' our catalogue or telephone your order to us. P.H. lAflHirOTTR&fi(L m. V U1 &JXA v liASV V ? ? w ?- - j JEWELERS, 1424 Main St., Columbia, S. C.j 'Phone 934 THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Lexington By George S. Drafts. Esq., Probate Judge. WHEREA3, F. G. HARTLEY MADE suit to me, to grant him Letters of Administration ot the Estate and effects of H. J, Hartley. These are therefore to cite and admoBish all and singular i:he kindred and creditors of the said H J. Hartley, deceased, that they be and appear, before me, in the Couit ot Probate, to be held at Lexington, C. H , S. C.,on the 18th day of January, 1906 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 31 day of January. Anno Domini. 1906. GEORGE & DRAFTS, J. P. L. C. Published on the 31 day of January. 1906. in the Lexington Dispatch. 2v6. MIA I BEE'S U The Original Laxj provement over all good alike for you FOR SALE BY THE KAUFMAS i US |J| IIUHVb We have 3 TTA"DQPC! A "ft 2gC -cxr W good selectic w Horses, and i |!? buy. Callar w we can save fl M= 1311-1313 A! YOU CERTA Find It in This Assoi Cellarettes, Smokers Tables, Castumers, Ladies Work Stands, | Pedestals, Tabouretts, Screens, Blacking Gases, Shaving Stands, Magazine Backs, Book Stands, Plate Racks, Medicine Cabinets, And a big line MISSION and GREEN F Hundreds of . _ . all kinds and siz( to $25.00. Pretty Matti: Designs, 12>? ce: per yard. NO ADVANCI EverytMng m* PLAIN PI E. IK. ANDREWS | New Carolina I j COLUMB "Final Discharge. TVTOTICE 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. 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