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' THE LEXINGTON DISPATCH. * ? & Eeptasentatitra Bawspapar* ?mjar3 Lexington and the Borders af the Surrounding ? aunties Lifce a Blanket* -v * '- . ' A /' a ' r, \' ? VOL. XXXVL LEXINGTON, S. C? WEDNESDAY, FEBETTAEY 28, 1906. 17 T, 6L0BE DRT GOOBS COMPANY, . k'sm *W. Z3I-. i^onsrcjz'zroniT, je? tJIsp MR H G? ' l?aO MAIN STKEET, - COLUMBIA, ?. O, 'yljfaP ^ Solicits a Share of Your Valued Patronage. Polite and Prompt Attention. . October lstt - I" Fir? at Srookland. Monday morning it seemed as if Brooklaud was 8gttin doomed to destruction by fite. It is only about a year since a conflagration laid that town in mine. One of the waste ? places leifi by that fire helped stop the spread of the fiery destruction Monday. The fire started at 10:30 a. m. in a two story wooden boilding owned and occupied by Shall & WesBinger > as a store and dwelling. The fire annsarod to start from a stove flue -'r and spread with great rapidity. Brookland has no fire engines, but it has a standpipe, water mains, plugs and hose. The etandpips wae kept foil and running over and furnished pressure for several very good plug streams. These were promptly i got to work, but the fire spread so fast that it was soon seen help was needed. Columbia was appealed to and Chief May promptly went over with the Independent engine and Iia ?mKia hnea no/von Tho r?n_ I VUC VWlUiUVia UUOV VV A UV WV lambia fire fighters went to work at once and helped materially to hold the conflagration in check. Shall & Wessinger'd place was bood a roaring flame. As the wind was from the northwest at the start, the flames made little progress to the west on the north side of Meeting street. Only one boildiog in tbat direction and a bare was barged, belonging to Shall & Wes&ioger. The iiames were stopped jast before they reached the residence of the Meetze brothers. With the wind from the northwest Caaghman & Sball'a wooden baildf ing, occupied as a general merchandise store, wsb soon destroyed. Next went Price & Saay'a meat market in a building owned by Caaghman & Shall and a one story wooden store owned by the same firm and used by it as a bay and y grain w&rehonse. The shift of the wind caused the firmest? jump Meeting street and ignite the clamp of one story wooden buildings at the eonthwest corner of Meeting and Senate streets. It first destroyed R C3 /I- HI- ?? uuuupu s uioiuuauuiso oiuiu uu the corner. Next was a vacant store , on Senate street, then the Gar; Drag company's store and then Ban Swvgert's market. These were all owned by B. L. Shuler. South on Senate street, the fire also destroyed H. C. Herlong's shoe store. This building T was owned by M. H. Witt. The fire was stopped at Yan Thorn bill's barber shop, also owned by Mr. Witt. This building was slightly damaged. West on the south side of Meeting street, tbe.fire destroyed Wade Corley's sewing machine shop, John Sturkie's residence and an office va cated by Dr. Barroo. These buildings were all owoed by R. L. Shuler. Sooth of these buildings, south of Meeting and west of Senate streets ie a large lot left vacant since the fire last year. This open space great' ly helped the firemen in checking the conflagration. . In all thirteen buildings were deiWBBBWMWMMMaMWWM???tmmmmm?c???wm ''MEET MB AT TAPPtS." Is the wonderful ] half price. B astonish you. here. We mi The J slrojed. Much of the stock in the stores was gotten "out. The total loss was probably between fifteen aad twenty thousand dollars. Tbe insurance probably aggregates ten thousand dollars. Tbe fire was stopped at Van Thombiirs barber shop, which was practically just where tbe big fire nlxM-vf n Aaw n Biai?ru suuub a jcat vgu. The individual losses were as follows Sbull & Weseinger, building valued at $1,800, insured for $1,200. The stock cf this firm was valued at $3,000 and was insured for $2 200 The dwelling adjoining the store wasvaiued at $500 and was not insured. The warehouse of Shull & Weseinger and the stock of feed was valued at $300 and was insured for $200. Mr. Shull carried $450 on his household goods. M. D Shull had only about $1,200 on a stock of goods valued at $4,000 and $400 on his buildings, worth $800. Four of the seven store buildings owned by Miss Shu^r were valued at $300 each and were insured for $125 each. The other two were worth $300 each and were insured for $150 each. The stock of J. S. Gunnell valued at $400 was insared for $300. The Gary Drug company stock valued at $800 was insured for $500 W. M. Corley's stock valued at $800 was insured for $200 Several persons were slightly injured by receiving cuts and bruises, tbe most seriously being the Rev. S. B. Stephen's, who was in the second story of the Sbull & Wessinger building assisting in saving the household effects when be found himself cut off from escape by the flames and was obliged to jump from a window to save himself. It is practically certain that several of the buildingB destroyed will be replaced by more substantial brick structures. Peak News. To the Editor of the Dispatch. Peach and plum trees are blooming which makes us think of good old spring time. Farmers are taking advantage of the beautiful spring weather by turning their stuble land and sowing spring oats. Mr. J. H. Bushardt, our efficient postmaster, has been very ill with rheumatism, but is up again we are glad to say. The child of Mr. B. F. Switenburg has been very ill but is much better. Ed. Willingham, the negro who fell in th6 liver and drowned some weeks ago at this place, has not been found. * We are sorry to learn of Mr. Ed. Eptiog's misfortune of loosing bis barn and cribs with about 300 bushels of corn and all of his rough food. The health of our communitv is fioe with the exception of colds. With best wishes to the Dispatch and readers. Uocle Sol's Pa. T. X. L. cures cold in the head. reduction price sal ilack Skirt Goods Mens' and Ladie Lst have room for rjLMSS Swansea ITews. To the Editor of the Dispatch. Rsv. Mr. Wharton, superintendent of the Epworth Orphanage, at Columbia, preached an able Bermon to an attentive congregation at the Methodist church here Suoday afternoon. After the service Mr. Wharton told of his work at the Orphanage. and asked the Sundav school to assume the support of an orphan by giving him a small collection each month. No action was taken by the school, but the request was warmly listened to, and it is most likely that this worthy work will be undertaken. These are the busy days in our little town. Every body is "hustling" and business is brisk. , The merchants have already re ' e ceived quite a large line of their spring goods, and the farmers are hauling fertilizer and getting their ground ready for their crops. The hammer and saw fills the air with their cheery sounds, and several neat residences are nearing completion. The very pretty borne of Mrs. Mary Martin will soon be finished, and Mr. C. B. Dowling's neat cottage, near the Baptist church, will soon be ready for occupancy while Mr. C. J. Rucker has commenced work on bis handsome dwelling- Work on Mr. F. M. Hodge's new residence is also progressing rapidly. Qaite a large crowd attended the minstrel show at Ljbrand's Hall last Friday evening, which was given by local talent of the near-by town of North. The program was well rendered, very amusing, and every body enjoyed a good laugh. Mr. B. E Graft, who has been holding a good position at Hamlet for 1 some time has decided that Swansea is the beBfc place yet, and is again with the firm of Reynolds and Craft. Mr. Craft is a splendid young man of fine character, and hie friends gladly welcome him back among them. Miss Lilla Gantt spent a few days in Columbia last week. Quite a large crowd of Phythians attended the rally beld in Columbia last Monday and Tuesday, and all report a good time. Mias Clara Johnson spent Saturday in Columbia. Mr. W. J. McCartha, of Leesville, was in town last week. Mr. McCartha, as well, as many others, thinks that Swansea needs a bank and is anxious to have ODe established here. The establishment of such an enterprise will fill a long felt need, and it is earnestly hoped that in. the near future there will be a baok in Swansea. C February 26,1906 Breezy Bits from Pond Branch. To the Editor of the Dispatch: Some plum blossoms. | Glad to note that Mr. Wesley Crout is able to be out again. Mr: G. Olin Smith will move to Barr scon, and will engage in the 331"gebater^ Les in every sectioi and Silks at a barj is' Furnishings wa the immense stock X.a.TAP1 lumbar business there. Mr. Hutcbings Trtylor, of New Brookland, was in this section Sun- | day. Rev. J D. Croufc, of Dillion, S. C., attended the funeral services of bis sister, Mrs. Geo. C. Ciark. Now that the senate has failed to kill the dispensary, Uncle Ben can turn hie gun looBe. Miss Annie Winter's school at Liberty Hill closed Friday. Mr. J. L. Smith's little girl, Ethel, who was burned last Monday, died Wednesday evening from the effects of the fire. She was a bright little girl of only eight summers. In the family circle her chair is vacant; in the school room her desk she no longer occupies. Yerily a shadow of sorrow pervaded our school duriDg the week. At the funeral, as a token of respect and love for Ethel, the teacher and students wore a badge of white and black ribbon. She is gone, but cannot be forgotten by the teacher, playmates and classmates. Commissioner Isaiah Hallman was i in this section this week on important road duties. What he did has not been learned by your correspondent. "The mills of the gods grind slow, but grind very floe." It may take a long time, but we anxiously await results. The faithful old "Fido" says, "a few more couples and the youDg folks will not marry till autumn. Maybe they won't where he stays, but tbey don't do so on this side. We haven't a "Fido".to keep them back you see. You'd better begin to look about you "Fido," there was a big shepherd dog passed through this section last Monday, and if "Fido" became his victim he's either dead, or soon will be, with hydrophobia, (rive him (if ha lnnanr a rinPA of loadstone, it may give him a breathing spell. Cay. February 24. A Barn Burned. Swansea, Feb. 24 ?The barn of Mr. Wm. Senn was destroyed by fire last night between bedtime and 12 o'clock. The fire was evidently of incendiary origin, zz tenant house was also burned only about 10 days before. Mr. Senn lives about eight miles east of Swansea and is held in the highest esteem by all his neighbors. He is a paraiytic and has not walked a step in several years, though be superintends his farm and is a successful farmer. Besides the barn i Mr. Senn lost a gocd. deal of corn j and fodder and some farming imple- ' ments. I Now is a good time to pay up your subscription to The Dispatch. .Your j i amount may be small, but many j j small sums make quite a large one. j ; Call and see us and let us have a pay- j ment on your account. If you can't j i call, send it by registered letter or j money order. mHMMmMiHMMnncMnvs BBHWEnc DEPARTMENT STORE, ranneao WPJMHIMIlMinf Mil1 111 i of Tapp's Pop ula ?ain. See the Lim y down. In fact, i of New Goods cor E* CO.., C being more fully appreciated as they are studied in the light of the present progressive age. Notice to OverseersAil overseers of the public roads of Lexington county are hereby notified that they must at once make a report to the County Supervisor's office showing when and how much commutation road tax each has received this year and bow the same has been expended on the roade. Also the number and character of road tools each has on hand L. J. Lang-foad, Supervisor. Washington's Birthday. The graded school at Irene held most interesting exercises last Friday night commemorative of the birth of George Washington. The school building was decorated with ihgs and pictures that of the father of his country occupying a conspicuous pi*ee at the rear of the stage. Many vi?itors from Lexington and rhe country for miles around Irene attended. The exercises consisting of songp, recitations and drills were most skillfully directed by the principal of the echool, Miss Ellen Hsndrix, and enthusiastically executed by the pupils The fifteen or more lads with hatchets striking i ? J it. it... BVlUPOliZeci ins prtvty mue uuuuico that hi&tcrv teaches of Washington arid hie hatchet and cherry tree. A large class of girls dressed in the nation's colors and wearing crowns that were spangled with the glittering stars of the Union were pictures indeed, resplendent with the grace aDd patriotism of the Gjdess of Liberty. J B. Wingard, E-q, of Lexing-! ton, being introduced by Capt. Allen ' Jones, cf Columbia, delivered a timely end interesting lecture on the Character and Life of Washington. Ail were delighted and felt that the grand character and noble teachings ? of the nation's first president were r Department Sto: m and Wash good; ^oii will find any aing in. !olwm.K>:i.s - > , Death. Carolina, wife of Mr. Hope Dickert, born October 16, 1861, and after a lengthy illness departed this mortal life February 24,1906, aged 45 years, 4 months and 8 days. Shp tors h*nt.;spd in infannv and in early youth was confirmed a member of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran church and a few months ago was transferred to St. Paul's Evanj gelical Lutheran church, Columbia. She was true to the faith she professed to the end, and we trust she has gone to join the host above. She leaves a fond husband, 3 sons, 3 daughters, 2 brothere, 1 sister and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her departure. A funeral sermon was preached at ber late residence in Richland county, S. C,by ber pastor, Rev. W.> H. Greever, and her remains were buried at St. Peter's, Lexington county, by the writer, assisted by Rura ari/1 flrdip.hfiTi. in the presence of a large concourse of sor rowing friends. J. A. C. Taizes Way Behind. Treasurer Sh9aly informs us tbafc the taxes are worse behind than for many years past. We cannot conceive what people mean, with better crops and more money and still they are more derelict, knowing too that taxes must be paid. After tomorrow the penalty of seven per cent will be added and on the 15th executions will be issued. The Treasurer has a lot of letters with money short to pay taxes, and he cannot send out receipts unless paid in full. Bait your hook with a gold brick when you fish for suckers. Two Months More of Hard Weather! You need to be comfortably ethed. Would you like it done a price that will be comfortile ? How are these: \ ens' Cheviot Suit3 - - $5.00 ens' Business Suits - - 6.50 ens' Business Suits - - 8.00 ens'Fancy Suits - - 12.00 rercoats $4.00, $5.00, $7.00, $12.00. e want to clean out a big line of $1.50 and_$2.00 Hats at DUc. I L, KINARD. Everything in the Clothing line. !3 MlK STREET, COLUMBIA, S. C. "MEET ME AT TAPP^S?' i re. All suits at s prices, they will thing you want %9 S. C. _____________________