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f THE LEXINGTON DISPATCH. || , ... ~= ? Nepresnntatiue Newspaper. Goners Lexington and the Borders of the Surrounding Gounties Lihe a Blanket. K^VOLTXXXVL ~ - LEXINGTON, S. C., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 1906. 21 ~ Z GLOBE DRY GOODS COMPAHY, . I m n. ^cnsrc^ziroisr, tb3., O-sies, m I WW laao MAIIV STREET, - COLUMBIA, S. ?J. m-JI ^ Solicits a Share of Your Valued Patronage. Polite and Prompt Attention. October I3tf Louisville, Sy., Letter. To the Editor of the Dispatch: For the benefit of "Uacle Charlie," I want to answer his question. I ' am now in the middle west. A land of smoke and snow. A place where they keep all kinds of weather and deal it out with great variety. The ground is now covered with sleet and Bnow, but I could not vouch for tomorrow. The sun will shine at 9 o'clock, then it will rain at 2, and be4 fore night the snow will be failing. This has no smell of eel on it either. Well, as to this, "Uncle Charlie," I wonder if "it's a boy." There is nothing in a name, you, know. Now, "Uncle Charlie," I want to warn you before you go further, you can't keep up with the babies in any one section of Lexington. I tried it on a very small section, and the cost of paper was something enormous. "Ephriam is joined to his idols let him alone." You cannot count %them all, and jast think how badly hurt that baby will be who does not get an honorable mention. Now, "Uncle Charlie," if you were up north where they love poodle dogs and bate babies you might manage the job, but uever in South Caro lina. Just the other day i Bat? a northern lady with a poodle dog in **' her arms with aboat two yard9 of red rihigD tied around it. J was awfully for the poodle, but it could not help the company it was in, she had it tied. No, ''Uncle Charlie," just think of my friend Ephriam and give j up the job. Now, Mr. Editor, if you will not listen, I will say that never before in my life has the Dispatch been such a v welcome comer to my room?juBt like a letter from home. We have in the seminary here eleven men from South Carolina, but we ought to have at least fifty. Some of us who have left our families at home would be ' glad to see even a crow from South Carolina. You may love your home now, but you will never know truly ^ what home is until you have left it Now, "Uncle Charlie," if you see "Montrose," you tell him to be sure and do like me, keep 6ilent until he has some news to write. Love to all. " Klondike. P. S. Tell "Billie" I have not seen anything of his strayed nigger out here. K. Distributing tho Dog Taz. At the recent meeting of the general assembly an act was passed relative to the distribution of the capitation tax on dogs. It is a statute of v general interest. Under this bill a : separate record has to be kept for each district of the dog tax collected. The following is the text of the - Btatute in question: Section 1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of the State of South Carolina. That Section 1 of an act entitled an act to impose a capita.w tion tax on all dogs, approved the 25: h day of February A. D. 1904, be and the same is hereby amended by strikj "MEET ICS AT TAPP'ST" A Our sales Jar* ? ? ? ? ? 1 ? ? ?? 4 are aiways ngxiu. ? Every departmen to come and look * all were delighted The ?] ing out on hoe five of paid section tbe | word '"counties" aDd inserting in lieu thereof the words "school districts," so that the same when amended shall read as follows: Section 1. There shall be imposed and assessed on all dogs in this State a capitation tax of fifty cents annually od each dog, the proceeds of which shall be expended for school purposes in the several school districts in which it is collected. Section 2. That Section 7 of said act be and the same is hereby amended by adding after tbe word "assessors," on the second lice thereof, the words, "and the school trustees," so fchaf fhn coma xrhen amended fthftll read as follows: Section 7. That it ehall be the duty of the county auditor and the township assessors and the school trustees to enforce the provisions of this act, so far as it relates to listing dogs for taxation, approved February 2, A D. 1906 Priceville Doings. To the Editor of the Dispatch: Some severe cold weather on hand that has largely damaged the peaches and probably small grain. Plowing and planting has been checked by late severe cold and rain. Mr. J. L. Hallman is making preparations to enlarge his dwelling. Mrs. Malinda Price is visiting at her youngest daughter's, Mrs. Oswald, near Fredonia. The writer was in Saluda yesterday and just before leaving received a partial account of a shooting affray. This is said to have occurred at the home of Mr. Qaincy Hendrix, near i\_i u j u:~ m .... u<sujuttr, tu wuiuu ue auu um ?J.-jcar* old son, Julian, were engaged. It seems that the affair arose from a trivial quarrel which resulted io two bullet wounds in the arm of Julian at the hands of his father. The Bhooting occurred in or near* the house. Full particulars are not known to us yet. The school at St. Paul's, which was taught by Miss Annie Roof, closed Tuesday night the2oth. These closing exercises were indeed successful ones. She had for exhibit recitations by the smaller and also larger students, also some very good dialogues and last, but not least, were some beautiful tableauxs. Miss Roof was assisted on the stage by Messrs. Alonzo Lown and K. B. Price. The exhibition in general showed to the patrons and friends the energy that Miss Roof spared no pains in and also the interest and instruction she had given her pupils, and therefore leaving a day long to be remembered by patrons, pupils and friends. March 23rd. That's Who. Second-Hand Organs, from $15 to $25 New Organs of superior make from $55 up, at Melone's Music House, Columbia, S. C. Write or call for Catalogues of new Organs. ULflU I II 3 unprecedented. The Extraordini t is complete with through our stock L at the display of fAMES Hon. 17. X. Ghznter Dead. At Dine o'clock Suoday doming Hon. U X. Gunter, Jr, Attorney General of fcbe State of South Carolina, surrendered his life to the God j who gave it. For eight loDg monthshe has been facing death in a dee- 1 perate struggle, and notwithstanding the fact that the odds were against him be made a gallant fight and died a man. Mr. Gunter's life has beeD enterwoven into the history of bi3 State almost since he reached his majority. He died at the early age of 35 and held successively the important official positions of privite secretary to a governor, assistant attorney general and attorney general, daring which time he rendered valuable service to the State that had bo highly honored him. In addition to the above be i.bas been on Beveral governor's staff and secretary of the State Democratic Executive Committee. He was a prominent member of the benevolent and protective order of Elks and of the Knights of Pythias, both of which orders sent delegations to attend the funeral. The funeral exercises were held in the Baptist church at Batesburg at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon, Rev. Mr. Eerris, Rev. Mr. Bouidridge and Rev. Mr. Burton officiating. It was a sad and solemn occasion. The entire town and surrounding community turned out enmasse, and the trains brought in a host of people who came to testify to his worth as a man and a citizen and as a public official. The church could not begin to hold the crowd, many of whom stood on the out side and in the vestibule. After the funeral exercises at the church the funeral party took up its sad and mournful march to the cemetery where bis mortal remains were deposited in the bosom of mother earth, the Eiks conducting the burial exercises in an impressive manner. The secretary of their lodge in the course of the ceremony called his name three times and he answered not. His lips were forever closed, U ( ft ft ft IS 1 U rt 4/v IvftM ? tftiUf uuu uio euui uou isbcu its litguii. U X Gunter, Jr., wsb a worthy young man who bad by means of his own untiring efforts made a name for himself and risen to a place among bis fellow countrymen of distinction and honor. We mourn that the State has lost a useful citizen and a worthy and efficient official. To his heart sore and stricken family we extend our sympathy. May peace J and consolation come to them and i comfort them. All the State officials attended the funeral, with the exception of Gov. j Heyward, who was away from Co* J lumbia at the time. Gilbert Notes. j To the Editor of the Dispatch: The cold wave has about past. This morning it is mili with some | rain. j The fruit w*s not all killed. aDd TAPP'S OBBATBRI We have the ni( itj Bargains we oi l the Season's best . Our millinery o] pretty hats, ribbon ju. we hope there may be enough spared to make pies, etc. Farmers are now busy planting com. Planting and fertilizing heavy with good tilage will bring the biggest crop ever made. How about that premium acr< ? If the Fair people don't feel interested, can'c a club of ten be raised who will try, each giving one dollar to the successful one? Let us have a large crop of corn and plenty of fat hogs. Mr. R. A. Barr, carrier on route 3, ba9 been confined to his room for several days. It seems the mail service does not agree with him. The parsonage is now ready for j Rev. Wessingei's family, who will occupy ifc in a few days. This i9 a beautiful property and the Lutheran people deserve much praise for baviag secured ifc for their pastor. We were quite sorry to hear of the death of Gen. Gunter and feel that one of Lexington's noblest sons has fallen. S. Spring Hill Sparks. To the Editor of the Dispatch: Judging from the amount of fertilizers being hauled by the farmers of this immediate section the coming crop to be planted means an increased acreage. Many of the farmers are still holding cotton, and the farming element in general was never in better circumstances, and even the negroes with lien time here have money and cotton still to sell. The continued rains have interfered with farmiDg preparations and very little as yet Las been done, although the planting season is near at hand. The recent cold weather and freeze is thought to have "done upM the fruit, so says the weather man in these parts. County Commissioner James W. Shealy was in the Lattakoo section last Friday inspecting the road and waterways. Jim is a mover and is respected as a man of sound judgment. Mrs. Mclotyre, of the Bookman neighborhood, who has been desperately ill with typhoid fever, is now on the high road to recovery under the skillful management of Dr. R. E. Mathias. Measles are still sneaking around. ' Mr. Sammy Daily, of the Shady Grove sectioD, is now confined to his room with them. Mr. Geo. H. Kooc, ex Supervisor ' of Lexington county, with a force of j nine hands, has his section of public road in fine order, and we take the liberty of inviting every overseer of j the Dutch Fork to inspect this model- : worked section. The school at tbi3 place, under the efficient management of Miss Bertha ! Jacobs, is in a flourishing condition. I School will close in about two weeks. | March 24th. Unc. j I Mr. Walter Kite, cf Columbia, was t in town Suodav. >EP AETMENT STOEEi ost stylish goods rrr* i 11 3 _ tier .Keep uie gouus styles. We eami pening brought la( is, etc. Polite sal< & co.9 c *WE HAVE SUCCEEDED f 4 In making our Establishment 4 5 the Recognized Headquarters 5 x 4 for Fashionable and Depend- 4 # able Clothes and Furnishings. 5 J We especially invite you to j ? call and inspect the lines we 5 i are showing for Spring and \ 5 Summer, 1906. 5 ^ HATS! 5 v Complete assortment of Stiff, Panama and Soft Pelt J J Hats and Cloth Caps.: Correct styles and best makes. Jx SHIRTS! 5 ^ This is the season of the Negligee Shirt. A look J ^ will convince you that we sell the best. Large sssort- J ^ ment of patterns. Half dollar upward. \ # COLLARS and CUFFS! ? We sell the"Corliss Coon," "Lion Brand" and "Arrow ^ ^ xiraiiu ^uiiars jlii quarter aim reguLar sizes aim nave "V x them in the new Summer Shapes. J 5 NECIMTWJEAR, 5 ^ HOSIERY, ^ !? UNDERWEAR, i ^ When in need of any of the above auricles come direct to us. You will ? ^ save time ana get satisfaction. f ^ Don't forget to come to us for your SPRING SUIT. We are receiving ^ X each week a shipment of the famous "Griffon Brand" Clothes. ^ ^ These are the very best "Ready-toWeur" clothes made. X ic r. nocucD rnniiuiuv S If, iifllllLli Uf UUMA111,* J CL0THIERS-FURM1SHERS-HATTERS, 2 J Lexington, - - - S. C. J , And to the front is the word Ji'ilK*!! nimrn aw wn HP- \4&MSrA%- -or , , . We are preparing for a big aHMi SPRING CAMPAIGN. l|lk\ are rece^n& big ships' ments daily from New York an<* putting goods in shape for ^hil? we are doing this come in and look at develop^ NEW SPRING STJITS B $6.50 to $12.50. ^XeI THE CLOTHIER, ^ 1523 MAIN ST., COLUMBIA, S. C. ~ "M3BT ME AT TAPP'SL" in complete array and the prices ; moving in and out of the store, ot name prices here, but invite you lies from the city and country and n t i . ji j 3smen win oe giaci to serve you. 'olumbia, S. C*