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SHHBKmXKMnKaKBHBEHBBanmSHaBNKl I ~ CLARKE COTTON FACTORS AND j&; 843 Reynolds St ? ,LIBEEAL ADVANCES. PERSONAL ATTENTIC Write us before arranging fo b ' V We handle Bagging, Ties anc Reliable and Energetic Soiic: > The Lexington Dispatch. Wednesday, May 23, 1906. Xxiies to Ne^sr Advertisements. * Mowers?W. P. Roof. For Legislature?J. M. Epting For Legislature?Dr. J. W. Eargle. Barbecue?Price & Price. Barbecue?Irene Brass Brand. Final Discharge?Estate Joe Surgener. Notice?W. D Quick et. al. - For Sui>erTisor-?Geo A. Shealy. THE HOME SINK, * * 'mm I LJtiilJIUXUJX, s. u. Fairness, Honesty, p ., Safety. F. W. OSWALD, Pres. % ALFEED J.FOX, Cashier. Just Like TJs. '/t; Sittin' in the office Wishin' l That I could hustle out r ' Fishin'. But I sot to sit here p-' Writio' While the jick an' trout are Bitia'. Diviae Services ' % will be held at Providence on Sunday, May 27th, at 11 a. m. Sunday school at 10 a. m. For Sale, Two milch cows and one good farm mole. Apply to J. H. Sbuil, near Arthur, post office; New Brookland, ' S. C. Iw29pd f Childress' Day at Hebron. Children8' Day at Mount Hebron ? last Sunday was Tory interesting. A beautiful program was arranged and oarried out with credit to all concern|! ed. Presiding Elder Beasley and Bev. A. S. Leslie made excellent or addresses, and the day was enjoyed by those in attendance. m ^ Finest Extracts. * Ton will find the finest extracts. Heliotrope, Jocky Club, Lilly of the Valley, Violet, Muek, Apple Blossom, New Mown Hay, Cologue and sweet soaps of finest and lasting odors, at the Bazaar. jfc&i . ? . Annual Sermon. The anniversary sermon of Hamp1 ton Council, Jr. O U A M, will be preaehed at Bed Bank churob, Irene, S. C, on Sunday morning at 11 o'clock, May 27, 1906, by B v. W. D. Quick. Bev. W. L Keel will "* assist in the service. The public is oordially invited to attend. Body Found. The body of Wallace Mason, the K Olympia mill village man who fell overboard of a boat in the Oongaree river, was found Friday by a negro, Charlie Williams, in the fork of a tres lyipg in th9 river about six miles below where he was drowned. The body was frightfully decomposed. Commencement Exercises. Commencement week here cf the Palmetto Colegiate Institute has been r looked forward to with great interest and pleasure. Several of our popular young ladies and gentlemen will , graduate, and flowers and bcquets will be in profusion. A program fcr the entertainment in Roof Hall has been well arranged and a grand treat 9 is in store for all who may attend. Coagaree Bridge Let. Mr. E. W. Moye, of Congaree, was * awarded the contract for rebuilding the bridge over CoDgaree creek on the old State road, his bid being the lowest, $2*19 50, for labor only. The county furnishes the material. The supervisor requires an entire new foundation made upon piles driven down until a firm foundation is had, - i ? i.v.i and a Dew ana suosiauum unugc erected thereon. BUTT, COMMISSION MERCHANTS, reef, Augusta, Ga. CHARGES REASONABLE. m TO ALL BUSINESS. r advances. I Best Fertilizers, iting Agents desired. | The SteadsThe chaingang \3 cow near Leesville, on Mr. Hailman'e section, and will put in work needed in that ecd other places before they depart for other parts cf the county. The great trouble is that people depend too much on the gang and do not give th6 roads proper work and attention on their beats which would keep them in much better traveling condition and less complaint. Died on Street Car. Columbia, May 17 ?W. J. Boor, a veteran attending the reunion from Camden, suffered a hemorrhage of lungs while ridiDg on a street car this afterocoo, and died immediately on being carried to bis tent on the capital grounds, where medical assistance was promptly rendered from a * i v # hospital tent proviaea iorsucu cases. Mr. Boon was a survivor cf the Second South Carolina regiment in the company under Capt. Haile. Taz or Ho Taz. An election is called by the trustees of this school district on Saturday, June 9ib, to decide whether or not an extra three mill tax levy shall be made in the district. While we don't. like to oppose school interest, yet we tbiDk it very urjust to burden our people with any further taxes, some at least, who have no children to school and are already paying a liberal tax for the support of schools. Drowning--2To Particulars. The Columbia Record of Saturday in speak of the recent drownings around Columbia and vicinity says: "The ;tbird drowning occurred late last night among a party of fishermen operating in a small poDdon the Lexington side of the river about 14 miles below this city. The name of the dead man could not be learned. *** V - 1 .31 _ Jl 1 4.1 JL'ftlS caee win os canaieu uy me Lexington coroner and it is difficult to get at the details of the affair. The dead man was a resident of the Sand Hill section of Lexington." We have heard no particulars and we give this news as it cames to us. Growing More Popular. The friends of Prof. Arthur F. Harman, now of Florence, Ala., will be glad to learn that he is prospering in bis educational work and is growing more popular every session. Recently he was unanimously reelected superintendent of the Florence schools for a term of two years with an increased salary. His school work has proven very favorable, increasing in numbers as well as financially. He has made several commendable educational addresses at various pieces and was highiy complimented for a paper read before the Alabama Educational associaton in Birmingham recently, subject, "The Teachers' Mission." Lesington Talent. Miss Blossie Kreps, granddaughter of Mrs. Eva Boozer, of our town, was highly complimented for the sweet manner in which she recited a piece called "MuBic in Camp,"a very pretty and appropriate selection in Thursday evening's program at the entertainment of the old veterans in Columbia. Little Miss Eva Dunning, of Columbia, a granddaughter of Mrs. .Tnannn xrhn cnna "Tentincr I v WJUWl* V?V9 " "V Tonight" and led the songs of "Way Down Upon the Swanee River" concluding with "Dixie," with her sweet and child like voice, caused old ssldier8 and visitors to cheer and weep in recalling the days of the past, in which men's aculs were tried. j Q CURES WHERE ALL ELSE FAILS g L| Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. ^ El Use in time. Sold by druggists. - m Jfl _ 5_ I |i Their Stock I | Patronage,; I ha^e purchased a stock of goods of L. ] now selling the goods < prices. If yon want ' and see them whether wanaimm mam ? vvvawn To ihe Editor of Dispatch: We are beginning to need rain. From one-half to three-fourths of the cotton crop has been chopped. Late plantings of cotton are up to poor stands. The grain is beginning to ripen 'and by the last of the week harvesting will commence. Mr. Gordon E Shealy, of Leesville, spent Saturday night and Sunday with his parents, Rev. and Mrs. J. D. Shealy. Mrs. A. L Eargle and little grandson, Master Leroy Eargle, visited relatives in Leesville Friday. Messrs. A. L. Eargle and Paul Shealy attended ihe Confederate reunion in Columbia last week. Mr. L. A Black and Miss Lillie Buck, of Leesville, and Mr. Allen B. Caughman and Miss Hutchinson, r it i j:_: : oi lxewoerry, auenueu uiviuwatjrviues i at Mt. Hebron yesterday and spent | the evening at Mr. J. C. Caugbman's. Mr. D. J. Padgett's saw mill was destroyed by firo Saturday. The mill was not damaged to a very great entent, but there was about 20,000 feet of lumber burned. May 21, 1906 Lloyd. j ANNOUNCEMENTS. All announcements under this head ! will be charged for at the rate of $3? | positively in advance. Cards to bt* con- j fined to a simple announcement. For House of Bepresentatives. Having striven faithfully to represent ' the interest of the j>eople of Lexington j county for one term, J. M. Epting is ! hereby announced for reelection to the : House of Representatives, subject to the i rules of the Democratic primary. The many friends of Dr. J W. Eargle j do hereby announce him as a candidate ; for the Legislature from Lexington county, and pledge him to abide the result of the Democratic primary. For County Supervisor. The friends of George A. Shealy announce him as a candidate for County i Supervisor, subject to the rules of the Democratic party, and he is pledged to abide by the result of the primary. The many friends 011 the south side of Saluda river annouuee George H. K0011 as a caudidate for Cocmty Supervisor and pledge him to abide the result of the primary. The many friends of John W. Fry announce'him as a candidate for County Supervisor and pledge him to abide by the result of the primary. FINAL DISCHARGE. ~ "!Vj"OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO 1\ all persons interested that I will apply to the Hon. George S. Drafts. Judge of Probate in and for the County of ! Lexington, State of South Carolina, on | I the 21st day of June, 1JKW, for a final discharge as Administrator of the Estate of Joe Surgener, deceased. FRANK SURGENER. 4w32 Administrator. i I y I SilL ULAIIlU I ever filing ctnff is compisie in ail Lines and Guarantees Fair Tre; t Bankrupt Sale the 3. M. Smoak, and am off at greatly reduced bargains call at once you buy or not. ZEE? QUIET, PANAMA. Wa3hingtoD, May 21.?The war department fears that trouble may occur at Panama at the coming elections early in June, and by request c-f Secretary Taft the navy department is sending several hundred marines to fTtiantanamn. Doha, and other points near tbe iehmus for possible use in Panama. Four hundred marines will sail from League Island, Philadelphia, today on the cruiser Colombia for Guantanamo, but if conditions in Panama seem serious when the Colombia arrives there she will be ordered to proceed with her marines to Colon. The cruiser Marblehead sailed last week from San Francisco for a port in Honduras. She has marines on board who will be rushed to Panama in event of election troubles. Barbecue. WE WILL FURNISH A FIRST tV class barbecue with refreshments at Gilbert, (Lewiedale), S. C., on Juiy 4th, 1903. Speaking and music will be furnished. Every effort will be used for the enjoyment of tbe people. Everybody is cordially invited to attend and enjoy the dav. LEWIE HALLMAN, 8w34 DAVID E. HAMMOND. Barbecue. AN SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 1903, I U will furnish a first class barbecue with refreshments at my residence about two and one-half miles south of Gilbert, S. C. Everybody is invited to come and enjoy the day. (>w33 " N. S. CROUT. Barbecue. WE WILL FURNISH A FIRST VV class barbecue with refreshments at Popular Springs, near Mr. Jefferson Price's, on Saturday, 30th June, 100(5. Prominent speakers will be present, music will be furnished and even* effort used for the enjoyment of those present. Even-body is invited. MANUEL PRICE, (>w34pd POLIAN PRICE. Barbecue at Irene. WE WILL FURNISH A BAR3EVV cue and refreshments at Irene 011 4th July. 1000. Music will be furnished by the Irene brass brand. Several speeches will be made by prominent candidates and others, and a pleasant day is promised all who attend. Everybody cordially invited. Charges for dinner will be moderate and the proi ^i .1 ceeas win <io ro me nanu. 6w33 IRENE BRASS BAND. Notice of Election-School Dis't. No. 1. TVTOTICE 18 HEREBY GIVEN THAT IN an election will be held in the court house at Lexington, S. C.. 011 June i>, 1006, for the purpose of voting a special tax of three (M) mills for school purposes in school district No. 1. (Lexington.) in the county of L< xin<;ron, State of Soutli Carolina. All voters must present- their tax receipt and registration certificate as provided in law for general elections. Only such electors as return real or personal ! property for taxation shall be entitled to 1 vote. Polls will open at 7 a. m and i close at -1 p. in. W. D. QUICK. 1 O. W. CAUGHMAN. (\ E. COR LEY. Trustees ami managers of election. j May 21, IMG. I\v2i) HIS MSDADTlin ysi ulh nil a mtmr ^ mil 111 pit y^ss sllfillPIL full WSdJlfiilBog^ |VU I ;. This esiabilsliment: iH io all Palms. ft irfnrfr i A tAi<* i A 1*1 >n?> irft lift iA>A lAnfYi lAiifti^i I Lombard Iron Wor i AUGUSTA, = Fovindry, Ma.chine and Boiler Works J Bridges, Roofs, Tanks, Tower and Building Co i Cane and Shingle Mill Machinery and Repairs J road Castings; Railroad and Mill Supplies; Be1 , i pngi Mf'l", LIGHT SAW MILLS and GA Quick SI Sterling silver, cut glass, fine , china, clocks. A fine stock | always on hand for you to j select from. Keep us in mind when wanting anything in Jewelry or Silverware. Good watch work and best eye glasses. If you can't come, send for ?/ 7 our catalogue or telephone your order to us. P. H. IAHC0T1 & CO, JEWELERS, 1424 Main St., Columbia, S. C. 'Phone 034 SHERIFF SALES. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Lexington. In Magistrate Court. State of South Carolina, Plaintiff, vs. M. R. Hartley Co., Defendants. Sheriff Sale Under Execution. TINDER AND BY VIRTUE OF AN U execution in above stated case, duly issued and lodged in my office, I have levied ujxm and will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, on Fridav. June the loth, 1006, at 11 o'clock a. m,. before T. P. Meetze's ware bouse door, in the Town of Lexington, S. C., the following property, to wit: Twentv sacks of cotton seed meal. P. II. CORLEY, S. L. C. Lexington, S. C., May Pitli, U)0fi. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Lexington, In Magistrate Court. State of South Carolina, vs. Lexington Department Store, Deft.'s. i Sheriff's Sale Under Execution. FINDER AND BY VIRTUE OF AN U execution in above stated case duly issued and lodged in my office I have levied upon and will sell at public auction to tiie highest bidder for cash on ? t.I1* 1oak at 11 n'nlof'lv n. r rum\. .j imc x'j. ?.?.v , I m., before T. P. Meetze's warehouse I door, in the town of Lexington, S. C., the following property, to wit: Ten I sacks of cotton seed meal. P. H. CORLEY, S. L. C. Lexington, S. C., May 16, 1906. The First Cue of the Season. ON SATURDAY, JUNE 16, 1906, AT my place on the Southern railroad, one mile from Gilbert, I will furnish a lirst class barbecue with refreshments. By special arrangements all the passenger trains will stop at my place to take on and let off nassengers. 5w32 ' IOOR HAYES. R1! 11 J8and w"iSK^Y KAE,T? t?s Ks Hi 1 Swl ticulars sent FitKE. A t laSta^bc' &T Office i()4N. Prvor Street. IT ^Tfispir si 1 J A T : 1' r.i '-s 'i MS II OBuHL I I Siciis par ^ AAtiMAMlAAlAU ^.A.tAAiAiAiAiAiA, | ks and SaM?!y Co. GEORGIA ! A and Mill Supply Store. Engines, Boilers, : nstruction ; Couon, Saw, Grist, Oil, Fertilizer, ;; Building'. Eridge, Factory, Furnace and Rail- * [ting, Packing, Injectors, Fittings, Saws, Files, > etc.; Shafting, Pullevs, .and Hangers. CAST EVERY DAY Capacity for 300 H^nds k.s and Erie ENGINES, Korting and r Injectors. Turbine Water Wheels, etc. y Gra.de Mill BOILERS Built to Hartford Specifications a. Specialty Locomotive Tender Tanks Write Us Before You Buy g m ?i vi w* i*<?"< v SOLINE ENGINES in Stock, tiipment. Carolina National Bank. ORGANIZED 1868. Assets Over $1,500,000.00. CNITED STATES. STATE, COUNTY AND CITY DEPOSITORY. Capital Paid in - - - $200,000 Surplus Profits - - - 72,000 j Liability of Stockholders 200,000 $472,000 SAVINGS DEPARTMENT. ! Interest allowed at the rate of 4 per | cent, per annum, payable quarterly. Loans to merchants and farmers a specialty. Our motto is: 4'A helping hand and a square deal to all." BOND ACCOUNT. U. S. Bonds - - - - $250,000 South Carolina Bonds - 50,000 City Columbia Bonds - - 50,000 ! November 0th, 1905, number of De' positors, 2,430. Amount of Deposits, j $1,192,729.55. i Your business solicited. W. A. CLARK, President. T. H. MEIGHAN, Cashier. BUY A PIANO or i AN ORGAN BY MAIL BUY the BEST WE REPRESENT THE MAKERS of the most superior Organs r>-n/l P1 n n nc rv>r>/1a clJLLU. z. xauv/o mauui IF YOU BUY a first class Piano or Organ you will get a life time treasure. If you buy a cheap one, you will regret it. m easy mm and low prices will make possession easy. Slightly used TJpright Pianos from SI90 to $250. New Organs from $45 up. Write for Catalogue or call at MLONE'S ^USSO H9USE, COLUMBIA, s. c. Winthrop College Scholarship and Entrance Examination. rpHE EXAMINATION FOR THE JL award of vacant scholarships in Winthrop College and for the admission j <U JH2W MUUClil^ \\ ill uc una au mv vuuui ty Court House on Friday, July fith at h a. m. Applicants must not be less than fifteen years of age. When scholarships are vacated after July (5, they will be awarded to tiiose making tho highest average at this examination provided they meet the conditions governing the award. Applicants for scholarship should write to President Johnson before the examination for scholarship application blanks. Scholarships are worth $1<K> and free tuition. ,The next session will open September l'Jth, 190(i. For further information and catalogue, address PRES. D. B. JOHNSON, may o-w31 Rock Hill, S. C.