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Ji Bepresentatioe ISewspaper. Bowers Lexington and the Borders of the Surrounding Bounties Lihe a Blanket,
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IP VOL. XXXVI. LEXINGTON, S. C., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1906. 13
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Court.
On last Thursday the trial of the
case of Mary E. Able, as administratrix
of the estate of Oliver C. Able, J
deceased, against the Southern Bail- j
r way do., was concluded and given to I
the jury. This was an action for j
damages for the killing of Mr. Able
at the Green street crossing in Lees- j
ville in December, 1903. The jury j
remained out until about 11 o'clock
f .' I
at night when a verdict for the de- j
fendant was rendered. The attorneys
for the pi&ntiff made a motion for a
new trial.
Friday was consumed with the
trial of J. West Grim against Wade
H. Furtick, brought by A. D. * Martin,
Esq, to foreclose a mechanics'
lien for $31. Mr. Crim is a carpenter.
Mr. Sbarpe appeared for the
defendant. After a little delay a
verdict for Fartick was returned.
Certain issues were submitted to
the jury in a case enlitledv G. H.
Barrs vs. John J. Barrs et. al, in
which attorneys Efird & Dreber, T.
C. Sturkie and W. H. Sbarpe were
interested. The verdict seemed to
be satisfactory to all parties.
On Saturday came the trial of J.
A. Armstrong against ktbe Columbia
Bridge company, brought by Messrs.
Hawes and Graham for $2,000 damages
for injuries received by Mr.
Armstrong in slipping through a
hole in the bridge. Messrs. Efird &
,, Dreher and E. M. Thompson appeared
for the defendant, who set up
several defenses. The verdict was
for the company.
Thus at 4:45 Saturday afternoon
the first week's business came to an
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Judge Hydrick spent Sunday in
town, and attended services at the
Methodist church in the forenoon.
The new panel of jurors for Monday
morning fell shorter than usual,
/ as the following failed to appear: J.
C. Spann, M. J. Backer, H. F. Kyzer,
J. D. Wood, Simon Taylor, L. M.
Jefcoat, D. B. Bawl and J John. L
Lever. The court ordered an extra
venns and the following from the eix
mile box were drawn: John P-. Corley,
W. D. Quick, G. J.-Wingard, J.
E: Steele, H. L. Roof, Sol F. Roland,
D. W. Corley and John J. Fox.
The first trial Monday was a damage
suit against the Southern by
Alice Ford and her husband asking
for $2,000 and brought by Mr. Graham,
who secured a verdict of $500.
Yesterday came up the case of
Frank E. Lorick vs. Southern Railway
company, asking for $2,000
damages for injuries received in a
run a way near the Broad River
bridge alleged to have been caused
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Dy toe noisy aiscnarge 01 sieam irom
a freight engine standing on a side
track at the public road crossing
there. This case was brought by
Messrs. Thurmond & Timmermaa,
and Messrs. Thompson and Sharpe
appeared for the defense. Mr. Lorick
was awarded a verdict in the
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The court is now engaged in the
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trial of J. E?an8 Eirgle vs. Southern
RaiIwav Cn. brought bv Efird &
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Dreher, asking for $1,000 damages
alleging wrong treatment of Mr.
Eargle while a passenger from Alston
to Carlisle. Verdict was for defendants.
The court will continue the week
out, and there are several big cases
on docket for next week and with
them the term will come to an end.
The constables this week are, Jake
Bickley, Pickens Roof, Sim J. Miller
and J. Weir Addy. The ticket boy
is John Price.
Swansea Notes.
The whole of last week was very
disagreeable here as it was cold and
raining yesterday dawned clear and
bright, however, and now the weather
reminds one of the balmy spring
days.
Miss Oilie Smith left this morning
for Orangeburg, where she will be in
charge of the wrapping department
in Kobn's large dry goods store.
Miss Oilie is one of our brightest
girls and we are sorry to have her
leave Swansea. \ j>
Misa Kate Pooser, left for Aigusta
last Tuesday after spending a fortnight
with friends here. The family
moved to Augusta several weeks ago
and they have many friends here
who are loath to see them leav6.
Mr. W. Claude Martin spent Saturday
and Sunday in Columbia on
business.
Mrs. W. B. Ra9t is now qaite sick
at her home. Her little daughter,
Ellen, who has been sick is out
again. %
Hon. Paul E Hutto spent Sunday
at home with his wife.
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Dr. Ganter, of Wagener, was in
town last week. He &1bo visited his
old friend Mr. R. L. Lybrand.
Mr. Lybrand'a new stock of goods
has arrived and now he and his
pleasant clerks are wearing broad
smiles, as they wait on the numerous
customers.
Mrs. F. M. Hodge and children
returned a week ago from an extended
visit to relatives in Georgia.
With best wishes. C
January 29, 1906
Touring the United States.
"Sailor" Jean passed through Lexington
a few days ago. He is touriDg
the United States and has visited
nearly every State capital and has
traveled about 20,000 miles. He
walks and pushes a wheel barrow.
Since the commencement of bis trip
he has worn out 27 pair of shoeB, 100
1 half soles and 18 suits of clothes. He
started off to visit every capital of
every State and territory in the
United States in the space of 3J
years. His time expires next October
and if bo succeeds he will win
a wager of $5,000. It appears now
i that be will win as be is in the beBt
of health and near his journeys end.
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Wanted,
ox. Please write me at Chapin,
g C. lwpd H C. Shealy.
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jasonable Goods.
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Your Valued Patr
Legislative. 1
We try every week to give our E
readers some of the doings of the 8
legislature, but we would not ba\e
them understand that we are Jgiving
all that is done and said there. We
try to report such of the work as
would interest our people. A great
deal of it is important, but does not
directly concern us, therefore, and
for the further reason {that we do 8
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not have space, it'alljis not referred
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to in our report. We will, however,
for the benefit of our readers publish
all the important acts passed as ?
soon as available copies can be had. 1
We are glad to say this much, that
so far as we have been able [to learn c
that Lexington's delegation, both in 6
the house and senate, is doing effi- r
cient and effective work.
Wednesday. Ie
The bouse of representatives yesterday
spdct a busy day. giving third
reading to 14 bills which were sent to .
the senate and to four which were ^
ordered enrolled for ratification as
acts. In addition to this 15 local
bills were given second reading .
In this way the calendar is being
sifted and all necessary measures ara (
being pushed through. The fight for
the rest of the session is now centering
on matters of policy.
The biennial sessions proposition .
has been made the special order for ^
today. There are 6even bills under (
this head.
Since last year a great deal of opposition
has arisen and this proposition
is being fought.
Senator Tillman said recently that *
biennial sessions would bring more
annoyance and expense on the State ^
than they would save for they would
probably be supplemented by special ,
sessions?as was the case in Georgia.
Somewhat of a stir was created (
yesterday morning in the house by
the arraignment of the dispensary in- 1
vestigating committee at the bands
of Mr. Paul E Butto of Lexington.
Mr. Hutto several days ago introduced
a resolution asking for an '
itemized statement of the expenses
of the investigating committee. Yesterday
he arose to a question of personal
privilege and stated that the <
report which the committee had presented
was a reflection on himself {
and-on the entire house.
Mr. Hutto derided this expense ac- j
count. He charged that it had not ;
been itemized properly and gave no ,
light or information to the house of ;
representatives. He made light of
what had been accomplished by the
committee so far.
I? the people are tired of the die- ,
pensary let the members act at once ,
he said. He did not propose to shirk <
his duty. This committee will drag ,
on with its work all summer. He ,
wanted the committee to report 3
where the money went and why the
difference in the pay of the members. ,
Mr. Fraser of the committee said the
statement was itemized as far as i
thought necessary. He explained j
that certain members of the commit- j
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he members. The committee has
oliowed clues which led to nothing.
After Mr. Fra6er's statement, Mr. 8C
lerehaw moved that the house go ^
thead with its work. Mr. Fraser's
itatement appeared to be entirely
atisfdctory, so the house proceeded. ^
The following house bills were pC
jiveu third reading and were senc to co
be senate. . gj
Mr. Law30L's to require Clemson tVj
;ollege to make analysis of fertilizer QC
lamples within 30 days?the limit
low being 90 days. a
Mr. Ethredge'd to provide for two
schools in district No 20 in Lexington to
;ounty. 8p
New Biilf; pi
Mr. Hutto?To authorize grand
uriee to employ expert accountants.
Mr. E. J. Etheredge?To require
lounty commissioners to supply clerks
if court with typewriters to be used m
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n recording deeds.
Mr. Epting?To provide that
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nagistrates cannot serve processes
ixcept in the disability of constablee. ^
Concurrent resolution by Mr. Hutto
;o provide for the appointment of a
joint committee to ascertain the needs Ul
jf the Citadel academy with reference
io the acquiring of mere property.
Dr. Anderecn?To require that lil
certain civil action must be commenc?d
within three years instead of six pi
fears as now permitted by law. hi
Dr. Etheredge?With reference to
sxamination for license of applicants se
bo practice pharmacy. pi
There were favorable reports on
Mr. Clifton's bill to provide for a qi
monument at the grave of Gen. rn
rhomas Sumter: Mr. Lyon's to pi
require clerks in State house to give sc
bond: Mr. Ballentine's relative to the tt
use of barbed wire fence; Mr. Sand- m
arc' HilJ nrnhihit aamhlinf)'. and tt
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bis 'other bill to declare gambling in
fixtures to be contraband. d<
Thursday. .
After a fight in the senate the lockout
bill was killed by a close vote.
Senator Raysor colled up as a 01
special order the biennial session
bills, the first of which provided for bi
biennial sessions. This was a resolution
to submit a constitutional D
amendment and was passed to third 0
reading by a vote of 29 to 9
There were three other bills, one j tc
to allow the governor to adjourn the |
legislature, another to allow the gov- j w
ernor to liil vacancies in the supreme | C
and other courts, and another to pro- r
vide for expenses. All of these were ; fa
necessary to conform with biennial j oi
3esaions and were passed to third I
reading. j cc
Senator E&rd?To have the trea3- j
urer of Lexington divide the taxes !
from the Columbia, Newberry and j ^
Laurens railroad between Broad j 113
River, Saluda and Fork townships. j 0
This bill prcvides that each of the !
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wDships in the Fork which have
sued bonds in aid of the C. N. & L.
ilroad, shall each receive their
rinrvrtinnQto riorf r\f omnnnf nf
wuuow w* - ? ~xes
paid by said road, for the purise
of paying interest on said bonds.
Friday.
The senate yesterday passed the
hool holidays bill to third reading
r a close vote.
There was a debate on Senator
ites' bill to have standing timber
xed as personal property. The
lint of the bill is to tax the large
rporations that have come into this
ate. Toe point is made on one side
at they cow have valuable property
i which they do not pay tax.
With one fell ewoop, and without
dissenting voice, the house passed
r. Richard's bill to repeil all statury
provisions for the holding of
ecial terms of court of common
eas by special judges.
Monday and Tuesday.
By a vote of 67 to 39 the house
isterday killed the bill to provide a
odel school building at Winthrop
illege to cost ?20,00
Mr. Hutto moved to strike out the
lacting words, and stated his reason
r opposing the bill is that Winirop
already has a superb equipant
aDd he thought this expense
inecessary.
New Bills in the House.
Mr. 0:ts?To declare the law as tc
bel.
Mr. Etheredge?To provide thai
arsons collecting tobacco tags must
iva a license.
Mr. Hutto?To require each pasinger
train to have a fhgman aDd a
arter.
The house of representatives had
nite a busy day yesterday. In the
orning the bank examiner bill was
issed and the Winthrop mode:
ihool bill was killed. Last nighf
le house allowed several of the
embers to get rid of speeches on
le dispensary question, thus bring
g the issue nearer to a vote. A
acieion may be reached today.
Priceville Items.
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Severe colds are reported at man}
Dmes.
Mr aud Mrs. .Wm. Taylor, of the
'upler section, visited at Mr. L. B
swald's Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Drafts wen!
> Leesviile last, week on bueiness.
Mrs. Willie KimiDer aod chiidrer
ere guests at the home of Mr. Joe
Kamioer Sunday.
Farmers have already turned soi
>r this yeat's crop, and are making
;ber general preparations.
Mr. D F. Price's house is nearly
jmplered The overhauling has ad
sd wonderfully to its appearance.
Messrs. Mark Price and Butler
iaminer weur. fDhing last week anc
iade a haul of CO. How's that foi
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Peak News.
In consequence of the bad weather
we all have almost hibernated.
The golden waters of Broad river
winding between driven snow hills
presents a beautiful spectacle this
morning.
The colonial dames find it irksome
goiDg to and fro to their work.
Mies Lizzie Yarborough is visiting
relatives at Jenkinsville.
Mrs. M. E. Stuck has in her possession
a deed written during the
reign of George III. Q jifce a treasured
relic.
Mr. G. M. Harman was in our
midst last week.
We are glad to learn that Mr.
Ernest Eargle and family wiil reside
at Peak.
Mr. Owens Chapman is quite ill.
The nature of his malady is la grippe.
Mr. George Swygert accompanied
his wife, made a flying trip to
Newberry last week.
Mrs. A. E. Eirgle, Mrs. Lindler
and Miss Rilla took an outing last
week.
Mrs. Mac Bushardt, who has been
visiting parents in Little Mountain,
ha9 returned.
Mr. Walter Eleazer will erect at
an early date a cottage on the suberbs.
The cry of the merchants at this
place is for a more spacious depot.
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Teachers' Association.
? Owing to the unfavorable day of
; the 27th inst. the programme for
that day was not carried oat, as the
President and neither of the vice1
Presidents were present.
Several teachers assembled and
^ awhile was spent in pleasant and
) profitable discussions on important
J subjects. Each experienced a re^
ward as having performed a duty.
The following is our programme
1 for the February meeting, which
1 takes place the last Saturday in
February, at 11 o'clock in the InstiL
tute building.
Song?Come Away.
Mc. Murry's Method of Recitation
50 pages?Miss Annie Winter and
Mr. J. R T Major.
Cooper's Last of the Mohicans.
To be discussed generally by all
members present.
The most important feature of
this meeting wiU be the discussion
of the South Carolina Woman's Association
for the Improvement of
Rural Schools,
j Hon. 0. B. Martin is to be with us
i : at this meeting.
| Fellow teachers will ycu kindly
I | come to this meeting? You are very
, j much needed at these meetings. We
; are doing a noble work and the
, j teaching we do by precept and ex.
ample lives for ages. Therefore let
| us form a body, noble and strong
i for grand developments of our dear
I \ state aud nation. Secretary.
: j January 29, 1906.
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