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lift 1 ' / THE LEXINGTON DISPATCH. & Bepreaeiitatitre Newspaper. Sooers Lexington and the Borders of the Surrounding Bounties Lihe a Blanket. =====r=^ ynT yyyvt ~ LEXINGTON, S. C., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 1906. 20~ ? ????? ??^^MMWBMBWHWqamgM 1 *, GLOBE DRY GOODS COMPANY. . ? jAP ' T*7\ H. MOITC^TOIT, 3TEB-, | ?[|^ 16S20 MAIN STREET, C OLUMBIA, S. C. % Solicits a Share of Your Valued Patronage. Polite and Prompt Attention. October I3tt I * ' Notes from Newberry College. To the Editor of tbe Dispatch: Slowly tbe measles are taking bold on tbe college boys. Mr. V. B. Sease, wbo went borne about two weeks ago with tbe mumps, took tbe measles soon after bis recovery of tbe mumps. We are glad to say tbat be is now getting along nicely. Mr. B. V. Sbealy, at present a member of tbe sopbomore chse, took the measles * on tbe I7tb, and be talk9 of going borne today. Mr. C. P. Barre, wbo !? " o?dov frnm nallimo fnr torn tfop Vtwu U ?' fcij ftftVUk V www weeks, on account of measles, returned last Monday and took up bis usual work. Last Thursday, at 12 o'clock noon, at the home of Mr. John Hipp, the bride's father, Miss Kattie Ella Hipp, of Newberry, S. C, wa9 happily united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Mr. J. Boland Fulmer, of Hilton, S. C. The ceremony was performed by Bsv. S. Patrick Koou, a brother-in-law to the bridegroom. At 310 p. m. the newly married eoaple left on the Coast Line train for Mr. John Palmer's, the father of the bridegroom. After spending the night down there they returned to attend the annual celebration of the literary socies of Newberry college. Misc Hipp gradated here last June, and was the first of the class to "break the record"?marry. Mr. Palmer graduated the year before, class of 1904. Many students from the college attended the wedding J 11 l.J _ 1 3 J auu fcuey xepurieu a mrge cruwu nuu a nice time. We extend congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Palmer, and wish them a long, prosperous and happy life. A very large crowd attended the annual celebration of the literary J societies last night, and the exercises were nnnenally good. Mr. Edw. B. Hooseal gave a short bat eloquent address of welcome to tfee students, alumni and' friends of the college. After which he introdnced the first orator, Mr. v. W. Moose, wno is a member of the*Pbrenakosmian society. His subject was "The Hero of the Future." Then came in order the qaestion for debate?"Resolved* that inter-collegiate athletics should be abolished." The affirmatives were 4 Messrs. Geo. W. Harman and W. H. Cabaniss of the Excelsior society. The negatives were Messrs. P. A. , Sebumpert and W. T. Hipp of the Phrenakosmian society. The question was well disco seed on both sides, but the judges after mnch consideration decided in favor of the Affirmative. Next came the Excelsior orator, Mr. I. E. Long, whose subject was "Coronation Without a Crown." As the old saying goes "the best comes last." This was the Philomathian essayist, Miss Mary Lesser. Her subject was "Southern Ideals." She handled the subject well and deliver?' ed it in a most natural and charming way. The audience was very quiet, paying close attention to what she had to say, and once interrupted her ..i i rt.. J WHO BO appiause. vxuuu music was j "aCEBT ME AT TAPP'S." t Our sales are vn ot?T"? 4" &ikj aiways ngiit. Every departmen to come and look all were delighted Tlte J !*?&&&'* "1 * ti / - v > given by the Newberry orchestra. Mr. Arthur W. Balleatine, a member of junior clasp, went home last Saturday to attend an entertainment at the Macedonia school closing. The work on the gymnasium has begun again after a month's cessation. We hope to see it completed in another month or two. Prof, j Powell who has the work in charge is doing all he can to push it forward. Much success to the dear old Dispatch and its readers. I am, as ever, A Student. March 17cb, 1906. M.41 X - .eaiieaune jaoies. To the Editor of the Dispatch: Baiientine is on a boom at present A handsome new merchant and a mail route soon. We all wish Mr. Baiientine soccess in his business at this place. Rsv. S. J. Kiddle and wife visited their daughter, Mrs. S. M. McCravy, at Lexington, Saturday night and Sunday. Hurrah, for the Baiientine string band! We will have plenty of music soon, boys. The school at this place closed Friday. . The wedding bells will soon be ringing from the way some boys travel around. I will oloae with best wishes to the Dispatch and its many readers. March 19. Peach Blossoms. Items from Slack Creek. To the Editor of the Dispatch: The health of this community is very fine at this writing. Mr. Paul F. Kyzer has purchased a fine pair of mules. Fruit trees are out in full bloom; bat not out of danger. Mr. M. J. Kyzer is now living in hie new dwelling. The question of the Georgia letter was answered wrong. Instead of it being the Bong of Solomon it is the book of Esther. I hadn't read the bible until that question was asked. I have seen the name of Christ in the song of Solomon. Muc^love to the dear old Dispatch and its many readers, I am A girl of twelve. Just As We Tell You. It is a known fact that ladies delight in looking neat and being pret tily dressed. Mr. Wm. Piatt, Columbia, with his usual good taste, koowing just what to buy to please, has this season, bought just such goods as are bouDd to please bis customers. His spring stock of dress goods surpasses his previous efforts, while his general line of standard dry ; goods are fully qp to the demands of j choiest buyers. His stock of millinery, too, can't be excelled in the city. The selections are beauties and the astonishing prices cause the ladies to want to wear them away from the store. Call to see us when in town. BEAUTII unprecedented. 1 The "E-jrtrfl.ordin? t is complete with through our stock. [ at the display of ] rAMEIS Pond Branch Dots. To Eiitor of the Dispatch: Mr. Emmanuel Smith moved to Barr this week. We are sorry to have him leave us. but he carries our best wishes for success in bis new work. Mr. Noah Miller, who has been quite sick for some time is able to be about his work agaiD. Several new wells have been bored quite recently in this section. It seems that the old curbed wells have about served their dayp, and now we are getting something better?purer water and more pf it. How wonderful are the provisions of providence! Miss Emma Koon and Ella Price spent Saturday night with Miss Essis Crout. Mr. J. M. Crape, of Lexington, was out to see relatives and friends last Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. C. E. Bdllingfcon's triplets are no longer such wee ones. They now balance the scales at the 13:h notch, each. They are all pretty, hale and hearty. ? Misses Armise and Leah Bouk night from Lexington epenfc a few days of this week with relatives here* How downcast the countenance of some appears Bince their return. Your correspondent is glad to know that Mr. Fred Crout is now handling the express and freight at Gilbert for the Southern railway. Fred is one of our boys and we wish him great success. The school here, which has been taught by J. Olive Crout, closed last Saturday with agpropriate exercises. The students recited well, and did much credit to themselves and their community. We feel grateful for the appreciativeness the large assembly of old and young. Thus another term has passed into history. Following are the names of those students who made th& highest general average during the term of %1905 06: Estelle Smith, Bertha Smith, Lola Cront, Blanche Smith and Nettie Smith. Below are the names of those receiving most "merits'' for spelling: Blanche Smith, Parcal Sbealy, Haskell Sharpe and Lillian Smith. March 17th, 1906. Cay. A Beautiful Home Wedding. On Sunday, March 11th, 1906, the residence of Mrs. D. L. George was crowded with a very large numI ber of folks from Lexington and Aiken counties to witness the marriage of her beautiful and charming daughter, Miss Patsy, of Lexington county, to Mr. Oscar Garvin, of Aiken county. The parlor was beautifully and tastefully decorated with ivy, cedar and hot house plants, large garlands made of different vines were drooped around a white bell made of French paper, beneath which stood the happy couple to be made as one. Promptly at one o'clock Miss Mattie George struck the organ and played the beautiful wedding march. Then appeared as follows: Mr. John ~~ TAPP'S GREATER r it i uruu I UL I1LVV We have the most try Bargains we o the Season's best Our millinery o pretty hats, ribbo] JU. TAP] GirwiD, of Aiken, witb Miss Edith WiDgard, of L<-xiDgton; Mr. Dibble George, of L?xingtoD, with Miss MinDie GarviD, of Aiker; Mr. Arthur Busbee, of Aiken as best mao, with Miss Kezie George, sister of the btide, as maid of honor, then came the happy couple which were united and made as one in a few minutes by Rev. A. R. Taylor. After many congratulations they were all invited to the diniDg room which was decorated to match. Then they were received with general hospitality. The din ner was of different meats, and sure nice. Every one was satisfied with the time spent at the occasion. The waiters were dressed in white organdie trimmed with laces and ribbons, while the gents wore black. The bride was gowned in lovely white silk mull trimmed in lace and chiffon with ornaments to match. In her haod she carried a beautiful boquefc of white roses and fern tied with white chiffon. Her beautiful veil was covered with orange blos.som3. The groom was handsomely attired in black broadcloth. The gifts were valuable and numerou?, consisting of gold, silver, glass, china, etc. Miss Patsy is the fourth daughter of Mrs. George. She grad uaiea ac me institute last session, and t&ugbfc one echool. Miss Patsy made great success in every way. { Mr. Garvin is one of the prosperous farmers of Wegener. The next d&y the bridal party went to the groom's mother's, Mrs. Garvin, to attend the infair given by Mrs. Garvin. After happily spending the day they went on to the new home readily furnished 1 where they will reside. 1 I wish for them a long, happy at d , prosperous life, filled with much , pleasure and no sorrows. May God , bless them in everyway as they ( journey down life's path way together ( is the congratulations and best wishes of One who was present. Swansea News. | To the Editor of the Dispatch: The services held at the Baptist church Sunday evening under the auspices cf the Woman's Missionary Society were very interesting and instructive. The topic for the evening was Home Missions and the program wa9 well carried out. "America for Christ" was success- j ! fully rendered by sixteen bright boys j and girls, after which they sang "America." i The collection taken for Home Missions was very encouraging. Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Brooker, of Columbia, spent several days wiih relatives here during the past week. Miss Clara Johnson, one of our most popular young ladies, left today for an extended visit to her sister, Mrs. Will Rogers, in Savannah. Mrs. P. E. Hutto went to Columbia Tuesday on business. Dr. J. R. Lacgford also was in Columbia on business Friday. Mr. Silas P. Hutto. formerly of Swansea, but who now has charge of the graded school at Pinewocd, was in town Saturday. C DEPARTMENT STOBET 1 SPRING stylish goods in mc ffer keep the goods styles. We canno ipening brought lad is, etc. Polite sale; p go., c | BOYS' SPRING SUITS. Wr L'rrnvtt Vvatt rrrn r?4-f? n tiattt ??i + - uuj vvauio a ucn suxb iui Xiitstcx, ctuu wc ctit? \ ? prepared to supply their wants. Our line is better J J and more complete than ever before. We show a ? ? number of exclusive patterns in the new Spring K ? Colors and Styles, and they are so constructed as to J J stand boys "rough" wear. J llllf AK.'I a) A O O IIAAHA 1 4 uuveniie 3 d in o wears i n . a J. ' r Prices Si fe $5. 5 J Boys 8 to 16 years j J | * YOUTHS' SUITS. $ Long Pants, Sizes 15 to 19 years. 5 $ We have these in two and three piece Suits and A ^ can surely please. These range in price from $3.00 ^ $ up to the very best grade in Men's Suits. A $ Full line of boys' Extra Knee Pants, 3 to 16 years, ^ <r 25 cents to $1.00. % COME AND BRING YOUR BOYS. % L 0. DREHER S CO., ? CLOTHIERS-FURNISHERS-HATTERS, | ? Lexington, - - - - - S. C. 5 ?,v*wwwww^wv^wwwW ? oil And to the front is the word I'!1 J&SSWf MB HEADQUARTERS. We are preparing for a big SPRING CAMPAIGN. We are receiving big shipmeats daily from New York and putting goods in shape for Spring trade. P While we are doing this c?me an^ *??k^eve^?p" !J ^ NEW SPRING SUITS ^KgwH ? $6.50 to $12.50. MR M.L KINARD, W THE CLOTHIER, 1523 MAIN ST., COLUMBIA, S. C. "MEET ME~AT TAPP7S> nnnnn i )st complete array and the prices moving in and out of the store, t name prices here, but invite you ies from the city and country and smen will be glad to serve you. olumbia9 S. <C.