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THE LEXINGTON DISPATCH. :-;' ?.'' 1' -' a; - - ... i . b / ? Bepresentatiue newspaper. Sowers Lexington and the Borders of the Surrounding 6 aunties Like a Blanket. VOL. XXXVI. LEXINGTON, S. C., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 1906. 12 i On the Bounds. We have concluded aootber pleasant week in the company of oar worthy Auditor making the rounds for tax assessments. This is a treat to 00, and we think to the Auditor also, since we are afforded the opportunity of mingling and mixing^ with friends and acquaintances. Promptly at nine o'clock we arrived at Pelion, on last Monday. The people of this community turned out in such numbers as to keep the officers taking tax returns quite busy all day. The people in and about Pelion are prosperous and happy. The trade of the merchants has been very good and bids fair to continue so. It was oar pleasure to dine with oar friend, D. F. Shnmpert, where we were treated to a sumptuous dinner. Late in the afternoon when the work of the day was over the Auditor left to spend the night with Mr. John W. Seoffield, and we were carried off to - the home of oor old and treasured friend, John J. McCartka, on Black Creek, where we were made happy. Williams', at the Cross Roads, was the point we found ourselves on Tuesday morning. The people turned out very poorly at this place, consequently only a short time was spent there. Leaving there after all the work was completed we arrived at Stead*man before the dinner hour, where 5*: " ~ \ ^ V we found a large turn out of tax returners, We were pleased to find the people here prosperous and in good health. This was once a large center for lumber, crossties and turpentine, bat we are 6orry to say that phaee of their commercial life is on & the wane. We are glad to note, however, that it is well backed by a good farming section, which ga&rantees it future development. We spent the night very pleasantly at the home of Mr. F. W. Qaattlebaum. | Wednesday we were at Samaria and enjoyed the hospitality of Danny Boatwright. He is as clever as the days are long and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit to his home. He used to be the R. F. D. carrier at that place, bat has since purchased' the business of Wm. Westmoreland. In the afternoon we left for Batesburg and on arriving there went direct to the home of our good old friend, Dr. W. H. TimmermaD,where we spent the night. The doctor is one of the roost substantial and trustworthy citizens in the county and is thoroughly familiar with governmental affairs. The general wave of prosperity that has swept over the South did not pass Batesburg by. Its business interests have improved . m ii T> > i :i j: j wonaenuuy. juries ouiiamgs u&\? gone ap g ulore. The cotton factory has increased its capacity, and under the leadership of Dr. Timmerman a new bank has been organized and is doing an excellent business. The name of this new institution is the Citizens Bank. The First National Bank is also located there. It can be safely said that Batesburg is one of the best business towns between "MTM8T MB AT TAPP'S." JB i."L- J x"l__ ? or montns ana moiiiiis we mt one true and bona fide Mil a month. We have had ou sacrificed in this big, mone bia and all over South Car< them, and on January 19tl tion and keen interest as a The GI "W- sx. l6aO MAIN STREE v Solicits a Share Columbia aod Augusta. While there i we called upon our brother aod news- i paper maD, N R Bayly. Wo are i pleased to oote that the Advocate, < Bro. Bayly's paper, is ou the upward I grade. Postmaster Kneece we found I to be 88 genial as ever. He is faith- < ful in attendance upon his dntiee and enjoys the confidence and esteem of < his fellow citizens. The merchants wear a smile that indicates prosperity. The educational interests in this town are also well cared for by Prof. J. R T. Major, who has been imminently successful in his work. Thursday night we were delightfully entertained at Kinard's Hotel in Leesville. This hotel is enjoying a well deserved popularity. Its rooms are commodious and well kept and the table fare unexcelled. Leesville is an important point for the Auditor. The taxpayers turned out in large numbers to assess their property. Leesville is a well develop- . ed all-round town. It has excellent 1 commercial and educational advan- . f . ' tages and is an attractive place to live. The business men and people generally in and about Leesville are in a fine condition. Since our last ^ visit a bank has been organized at . this place and is doing a fine business. This is an indication of the ^ community's prosperity. Dr. L. B Eiheredge, a new comer in Leesville, is erecting a brick store along side of the bank building. Like Bafcesburg Leesville has an excellent and painstaking postmaster in the person of J. P. Bodie. Leesville now has a newspaper. We are pleased to welcome Bro. Cooner aud The Sun in their journalistic field. May The ( Sun grow in popularity and useful- ( ness as its days increase in number. The following night we spent in a _ t. A-i i :i.i. I. i * ' summit me uospiiaDie Dome ci Mrs. Shealy. We were delightfully entertained at this home until we ' left the n6xt day. Considering*ev8ry- ( thing the Auditor spent a busy day here, starting bright and early. We ( fonnd the News Letter at the same old stand, presided over by W. A. Hare, who is also railroad and ex press agent at this point. About the only store is that of Hartley Bros., and it enjoys a fine trade. Summit is holding its own, but not progressing much. The next and last point made by us was Gilbert. Although the last 1 this is by no means the least important point There was a good turnout to'meet the Auditor. The pros- ' perouB merchants we found were T. | o. cease, W. Ji. JJonly ana JFierce Leaphart, who carry a complete and full stock of goods. Gilbert, though a small point, has a fine school under the management of Prof. Lindier. J. F. Leapbart is the popular postmaster. The fact that three R. F. I ; D routes leave from Gilbert makes ! it an important mail centre for a I small town. All in a^l we spent a pleasant week, j but of course were glad to get home. ' We are pleased to return our hearty j thanks to the people of the county ILUUI1U 5? iegiMiiilMLi ve planned this second MILL EN! jL END SALE and that is LOCK! r arrangements with Mr. Lockhai ly-saving MILL END SALE whia jlina now know what a Lockhart i be here with your small change Mill End Sale, and Lockhart is th JAME S ,OBE DRY 60 , M?:Nrcam?:N T of Your Valued Pat: for the kind treatment accorded this t amble scribe and tbeir liberal patronage to the Dispatch. We shall sndeavor to merit their confidence oy making the Dispatch stand for the best interest and good of the jounty generally. We left early Monday morning for )ur trip through the Fork. The Legislature. The members of the House and Senate have been hard at work disposing of the business of the session ind no time has been lost. Many lew bills have been introduced and liscussed and some have been killed vhile others were given their readngs. We haven't the time and space :o give the bills introduced and the iiscussions in full, but will give those /wAMAMA! infAttoof /i gcuciai mtcioou. House. A bill to Bell the State farms was ndefioitely postponed. A bill suggesting increase in the engfch of circuit judges was billed. A bill proposing that execution of iriminals be conducted within the penitentiary walls was billed. A bill to make cureing and abusog anyone by another an assault and providing punishment therefor was rejected. A bill has been introduced relative ;o the appropriation of the dog tax o the school fund. A bill to limit the tenure of office was rejected. A bill to provide for compulsory vaccination was tabled. a i x i- LMi _ 3 A coDceaiea weapon law was Kiuea. Rep, Etberedge introduced a bili to provide for two white schools in district No. 20, this county. The bill to provide for the purchase of bloodhounds to be kept # by sheriffs was acted upon favorably and passed second reading. The various committee bills intended to bring about biennial sessions were made special order for today. A bill providing for the abolition of the office of county supervisor and election of three county commissioners was killed. Toe bills providing for the inspection of oil and another regarding bucket shops passed. Both houses adopted the dispensary investigating bill, giviDg additional powers. The school law bill to forbid a f mftlrrA Kninrv nr?m. UU11U UUUC1 twcitu j cat a uoiug tuuj" pelled to study more than three books was killed. A bill to provide an appropriation for the Confederate Home college of Charleston was ordered retd the third time. The bill relating to the game law and one providing for Christmas holidays at State colleges were read the third time. The bill to require each county to care for its pensioners was killed. <vu a nn on rioitc /I t Y"> o Klofa fa t m I i.UC U U UCO Tiontu kUU K/kliWV .U4LU on Lee'a birtbday. Tbere was an unfavorable report Tapp>S fflMATBB I g 3-T:g?:iclgi. D SALE, the greatest of all sale [ART'S. Another thing to rem t for months and ever since the h begins here on Friday, Janua: Mill End Sale means and we wi and take advantage of all the hi e King of them all. Be prepare Xi. OSS COM?AH !\ TI5., ronage. Polite and Pr< nBBHBBMmOUHBHBBHHBBBnBMHBl on a bill to make drunkenness a crime to be punished by forfeiture of citizenship. There was a long discussion over the bill to amend the law relative to inspection of fertilizers so as to include cotton seed meal and expedite analyses, but the motion to recommit was lost and the bill passed to a third reading. The bill to rc quire direct personal oaths in making tax returns was recommitted. The bill seemed objectionable in that it would not accomplish the purpose so long as other taxation provisions remain as they are. There is hardly a more important question in South Carolina today than that of good rot dr. The house has adopted the resolution introduced by Mr. CochraD, of Greenville, indicating its approval cf the pian of federal aid for road building. The resolution is as follow?: "Section 1. That the general assembly of South Carolina commends the efforts of the junior Eenator from this State in the congress of the United States to procure federal aid to the erectioD, construction and maintenance of public highways, 1 : J J i. Driuges ana poBt roaas. "Sec. 1, That national legislation in favor of such improvements is approved." Senate. A bill regarding obstruction of streets by railways was killed. A bill to require toilets at railway stations and another to punish theft of car brasses, received a third reading. The coca cola bill was re-commit- j ted. The bill to establish an infirmary for Confederate soldiers on the Wallace property through the regents of the hospital for the insane, one in mate allowed from each county, expenses paid out of pension money not claimed, went on up. A bill to equalize the salaries cf the circuit court stenographers at $1 GOO passed. Senator Raysor submitted a petition from the working men of Scuth Carolina asking for legislation on compulsory education. The committee on education made a favorable report on the biil to make South Carolina day a public holiday. A bill to require trolley lines, running out of towns, to provide water coolers and closets was killed. Two bills passed second reading without debate. One was to prevent county commissioners and county supervisors to furnish supplies to the onnnlxr rturino tticir formo nfticr V*V^V4U VJ IVi LUC. 4JV U I U V4 was to require clerk9 to offices in the state house to give bond, $10,000 for all except clerk of adjutant general, the bond of whom i9 to be $5,000. The bill, as amended by the committee, relative to game wardens pasBed. It provides, that county commissioners may pay such wardens a Balary of $100 per annum. It is not compulsory that such salary be paid. )EPARTttESTT STOBE, .y, J aiivu is. Right here at the outset we .ember is that the Lockhart Sah m we have ransacked every mil V ry 19th. Our reason for annour int you to be prepared in time, undreds and hundreds of magnii ?d when the 19th comes. E? CO., Cc \l C OLUMBIA, 8. <J. [>mpt Attention. October I3tf VBBnHBBBHBBDHBBBBHBBnnBBHi J however. By tbe bill game wardens ] are exempt from road daty. i HP a Uilt r-?/ir rw\ t ^ tin n? frAfirno nf 100 1 1 iiu UU1 UJUlibiUg i-io vJL a vv * inhabitants to establish fire limits in I which buildings may not be erected { was ordered to third reading. i The bill to require persons or firms I usiDg *'& Co." in their business to place on record the names of the i partners, passed without discussion. The bill to purchase 500 copies of Reynolds's history of reconstruction passed. The j >int resolution to authorize the secretary of state to purchase badly needed flags for the state house to take the place of the rags now 1 flying from the dome, unanimously < passed. ] Presentment of Grand Jury. ? STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, f COUNTY OF LEXINGTON. In General Sessions. I To the Honorable D. E Hydrick, Judge Residing at and for the Jan uary Term of Court for said County and State: j We the Grand Jury sitting at tbe ^ above named Session of Court beg j leave to m*ke tbe following Report . and Presentments: Tbe records of the last year's Grand Jury show the investigation ^ and report of the conditions of the < various offices and bond3 of the office holders and we have decided that it is unnecessary to rehearse the same examination, as no reports or information has been received by us to J anything improper or unlawful. , We have the following recommendations to make: 1. That we recommend that the Representatives of this County introduce a Bill at the present sitting of tho Stoto TiOnriclntnre ononfrintr tViof VU V VV JMS'gtWIMWM* V \/UUV/V4U^ the Clerk of Court of the various Counties (especially Lexington) be required to use in their offices of records, blank books of a first class recording paper, and that the records be made of a typewriting machine with indelible black such as will not fade or erase. 2 We recommend that the members of the legislature of this State, especially from this County, introduce a Bill enacting that the Grand Jory of the various Counties, especially Lexington, be empowered to call 10 their assistance an expert book-keeper, or an attorney-at-law, as they deem fit and proper to examI ine and investigate the various Coun! ty offices, and the execution of the i various County officers, for the reason that the average Grand Juror is drawn from such an avocation of life that he is unacquainted and uni fitted for ttie tedious task, and his i 7 j information is not suffiaient to ex ? ttuiiur vuuuij 1111001 o uuuao iutelligently. 3 That the members of the legis| lature of this County introduce a bill j I that Magistrates of the various Coun- | ties ( specially this CouDty, be re- i i quired to employ and authorize Con- ! i s nhle-* fc > dulv and legally serve pa might as well call your attentioi 3s are not gotten up in a minute, 3 1 and factory available to find tin icing this big sale so far in advan Think out all the necessary thin ieent values. No other sale attra >lumbia. pers executed by said Magistrates as are sworn in according to the provis- * ions of the State Constitution and that said Constables be required to give good and sufficient bonds for the faithful performance of their respeetive duty. We have the following presentments to make: 1. That Luther Goodwio a single man, and Anna. Hooker a married woman, have been and are at this 3ate, and on various previous occaeons, have been living in aduitery; ind that the following are material witnesses to prove the same: Johnnie Booker, Barto Rist, John Bast, jreorge Moore, Jesse Goodwin, John Butto, Lucion Hutto. 2. That Perry Ott, a single man, md Belle Chavis, a married woman, ire at the present time and have been )n other previous occasions living in iduitery in this County and State. The material witnesses to prove the lame are Lewis Crim, Hood Peel and fohn Barrs. 3. That John Gregory and Sarah Earsey an unmarried man and an unmarried woman are now and have jeen on previous other occasions livng together and committing fornica:ion, and the following witnesses are material to prove the s^me: W. A. Derrick, Rev. W. B. Fallaw, J. L. Smith and Geo. W. Pound. 4. That J. Davis Gantt a married man and Rosalie Sterninberg an unmarried woman are living, at the present time, and have been on previous other occasions, in adultery. The following witnesses are material to prove the same, L. Bawl, W. E. Rawl, Henry Mftrtin, J. E. Gantt, Kell Gunter, I. B. Gantt, Emanuel Busby, Loyd Gunter and Mrs. E. Gantt. We have passed on all Bills handed us by the Solicitor and endorsed our findings thereon. We return thanks to the Court and its officers for their kindness shown us. ? ISAAC EDWARDS, Foreman. Jan. term 1906. 3. C. Live Stock Association. The annual meeting of the South Carolina Live Stock Association will be held in the f. M. C. A. Building, Columbia, S. C, on Feburary 8th and 9tb, 1906. It will be to the advantage of every farmer aod land owner in South Carolina to attend the meeting. Those unable to attend should join the association and give the splendid work their moral influence as well as their financial assistance. South Carolina is an excellent stock raising section. "More live stock and better live stock" should be the motto of every farmer, whether he b8 a truck, fruit or cotton farmer ti i i i i_ _ a A.j ??.u are, or eoouia do lmeresieu tbis important industry. The programme iDoludes subjects pertaioiog to the raising cf Horses, Mules, Dairy and Beet Cittie, Hogs, Sheep aDd Goits, Poultry, etc. ''MEET ME AT TAFP'S^ tat 1 to the fact that there is only nor a day or week, nor even e right sort of goods to |be ce is that the people in Columgs you need or will need, list iCts so much genuine atten, S. C.