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p?|? ; ' - / '" I Till: LEXINGTON DISPATCH. hp '' jgk ==^r: ? Bepresentatitre Newspaper. Butters Lexington and the Borders of the Surrounding Bounties tihe a Blanket. life tot, tttvt ~ lexington, s. c., wednesday, july 25, 1906. 38~ f GLOBE BEY BOOBS COHFANT, te m *w- h- moitoktoit, tie3., ^jc-a-3it^.a-bss. m ?h ' 18ao maiiv street columbia, 8. o. , | v Solicits a Share of Your Valued Patronage. Polite and Prompt Attention. October istf .... Barbecue at Hilton. * > Our comity executive committee may be a wise and good body of men, but they are evidently too slow for our people. The voters and the vote seekers are having meetings and makI ing speeches to beat the band. Another big meeting was pulled off at Hilton, S. C., today, July 21. Messrs. Amick and Haltiwanger furnished an annual barbecue at this place and large crowds always attend, and yesterday was no exception. Our estimate of the crowd is 800, but there may have been more or perhaps less. The day was fine, the crowd jolly and the interest in the speeches was at a low ebb, but the candidates were there and there with the goods. Hon. J. Brooks Wingard,-candidate for the house, was the first speaker introduced. This was Air. Wingard's . first speech in the present campaign ft i and the people of the Hilton section, ; who are interested in the coming election, were ready to listen to him. Mr. Wingard is an experienced 4'ice breaker" and he skipped into the political rink with a steady nerve. He believes in the old English doctrine that the majority shall rule. He very appropriately quoted from Grant: "The best way to get rid of any evil law is to enforce it." "There is not a man in South Carolina better situated to discuss the present day problems ' than I," he'said. He thinks it is unfortunate for any people to center on the one question ? whiskey. He made mention of the great number of bills that had been introduced in our N. national congress. Drawing from , that fact, he said: "We are a part of the national government. Our legislators introduce too many bill.. We have more laws and break more laws than any people on earth. Legislation is going too far. Isn't it time to call a halt? Less law and a stricter xveauy m a.'j c tjnocto axx We have Rugs and r The H r observance of the statutes. I'm tired of factional politics." He urged the voters to take a broader and more patriotic view of the situation. Let the people say what they want on any question is his Opinion. / THE WHISKEY QUESTION. "I believe a round, vast majority of the people favor a retention of the dispensary," he said. That since he had nothing to do with the planting of the dispensary he was in a better position than anyone else to express his views. 4'The majority must say what shall be done. I shall accord with the opinion of the majority," he said. He thinks prohibition, as it is being advocated, is a dream. Under the Interstate commerce law any citizen can get as much whiskey as he wants. Then how can the prohibitionists keep out the liquor? The dispensary does not encourage the youth to buy simply because it sells whiskey. He believes the true prohibitionists are honest, but that a large element in the present no-liquorparty are "blind tigers." They are in for the revenue. "I believe the vast majority want the State dispensary for the handling of liquor," he said. He promises that if he is elect ed to the legislature he will represent the people honestly and fearlessly. He will do what he thinks his constituents want, including such limitations and restrictions of the State dispensary as will insure an honest administration of its affairs. Hon. J. M. Epting and Dr. E. J. Etheredge were present and both made capital speeches, though covering about the same points they did in their speeches made at Mathias' Mineral Springs Saturday a week ago. Mr. J. E. R. Kvzer, for superinten"MEET ME~AT TAPP'S."""" ??u ABE STILL 0 Hundreds of yards of beautiful designs?bound to please j J dent of education, was present and made a few brief remarks. He 9aid that he felt like he was home again and that he liked to .be with his old home folks again and all that, but his mission was two-fold and the | other fold was to see after the votes. At this juncture a long recess was taken for dinner, and such a dinner as it was! It was one of those genuine "Dutch Fork" cues, which can not be beaten anywhere by anybody. The after dinner speakers were Joe. A. Koon, for treasurer; Sam J. Derrick, for auditor: and A. F. Lever, for congress. Messrs. Koon and Derrick made personal announcements of their candidacy, and asked for- the suffrage of the people. Congressman Lever made a close range, "heart-to-heart" talk, reviewing his services in the lower house and pointing out Ifoe importance of keeping the same man in congress. The longer he holds his seat the better able he is to serve his people. He showed that the leading men in congress today gained ' their high positions by reason of their long service. He made a strong appeal to the people to secure registration certificates and vote in the general election. He wants a big pile of votes behind him when it comes to that dirty Republican contest business. >? The crowd which had been scattered and inattentive the greater part of the day became quiet and paid good attention to Mr. Lever. , The crop prospects in this section of the Fork is pretty fair?at any rate the people are not- grumbling. Between Wyse's ferry and Hilton we i saw some fine corn and cotton. This condition, though, is in sections, and, as a whole, the crop will be rather short, especially corn. C. L. S. Dolmar Locals. To the Editor of the Dispatch: We are getting nice showers this morning. Mr. I. P. Eargle is visiting relatives nearWagener. Miss Quilla Eargle spent last week with her sister, Mrs. J. E. Werts, of Leesville. Mrs. Levi Snelgrove returned to her home at Summit, Ga., last week. Mr. J. I. Eargle, of Batesburg, spent Saturday night and Sunday with his father, Mr. A. L. Eargle. Prof. Jno. W. Ballentine returned to his home here last week after attending the summer school at Rock Hill. Mr. W. A. Kaminer, who has been working for Mrs. A. V. Hite, has gone to Augusta, where he will make his future home. Preparations are being made to carry Mrs. J. L. B. Oxner to Columbia for treatment. She has been in declining health for a number of months. Mr. S. D. Shealy was dangerously hurt last week by a shed falling on him. He was getting along nicely at last reports. Mr. A. L.JEargle is having a nice residence built on one of his lots at Batesburg. His son, Mr. J. I. Eargle, j formally of Columbia, is doing the work. Lloyd. July 22, 1906. - " ' The Presbyterian High School, which will be run under the direction j of the South Carolina presbytery, will j be located at Abbeville. The people of Abbeville subscribed $10,000 and a site for the school. fONDERFUL OFF <N AT TAPP'S, I, cool, summer Silks of every coi rou and the prices are popular. 1 d Bed Spreads at prices that will Ma+linnrc T ona P.iTrfqinc TTomm . ^u?u u uiiigv ui xxuxniii ment cam rAMES : RUBY WEDDING-. July 24, 1866?July 24, 1906. Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Harman celebrated the fortieth anniversary of their marriage at their home yesterday evening from eight till twelve o'clock. Tuesday evening, juiy i?ot>, at eight o'clock, in the home on Upper Main street, now occupied by Mr. James E. Rawl, Marion DeKalb Harman, son of the late Capt. Reuben Harman, and Ellen Scotto Rawl, daughter of David Rawl, deceased, were united in the bonds of holy wedlock by the Reverend Wm. Berley, long the beloved pastor of St. Stephen Lutheran church. Nine children, two of whom died in infancy, and seventeen grandchildren, thirteen of whom are now living, have blessed this happy union. Of these all are now visiting Lexington except Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Lee and children, of Tamrn. Elfl. Their children and grandchildren and the few living friends who were present at their wedding forty years ago, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harman on the occasion of their celebration last evening. Quite a number of beautiful gifts appropriate to the celebration were received by Mr. and Mrs. Harman. It being their ruby wedding, the color scheme throughout the house wras dark red. In the parlor, dining room and halls, festoons of red ribbons, red love knots and red marriage bells were mingled in profusion with delicate ferns and palms. Standing in the parlor beneath a marriage bell, Mr. and Mrs. Harman received the beautiful young ladies and the handsome young gentlemen of forty years ago, who, in spite of a few gray hairs and slightly bent shoulders, are not less beautiful nor less handsome than they were in the happy days gone by. During the evening punch was served the guests, the bowl being presided over by little Misses Lucia Meetze Harman, of Augusta, and Eva Dunning, of Columbia, respectively the granddaughter and grandniece of the hosts. In the dining room an old fashioned three course wedding dinner was served, covers being laid for forty persons. The dinner consisted of meats, salads and ices, daintly prepared and served. The relatives and friends of this happy "young" couple extend them many congratulations and wish them the unusual privilege of enjoying many other anniversaries as they journey together down the paths of life. Among those present outside of the immediate family were Rev. J. G. Graichen and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hendrix, Mr. and Mrs. J as. E. Rawl, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Roof, Prof. F. W. Rauch and wife, Mrs. Thos. P. Meetze, Miss Elizabeth Harman, G. M. Harman and daughters, Misses Vinnie and leeoline. Boiling* Springs Dots. To the Editor of the Dispatch: Light rains during this w eek. Cotton has improved considerably j during the past week, and with con- ] tinued favorable weather there is an indication of a fair crop of corn and j cotton; but we will not reap near wrhat we would if we had not had such heavy rains during the past six weeks. Mrs. Nancy Shealy has been sufferin or from a spvcre attack of neuralerial I " __TAPP^^BATBBl ERS IN SUMM AND THE PE iceivable color and figure. All ] Ladies' Furnishing department i [ astonish. The Notion departm ocks, etc. A special line of Men lot be surpassed, the Hats are be Li. TJLP1 rheumatism. The case is in the hands of Dr. James Crosson, of Leesville. Dr. J. J. Wingard was called to the bed side of Mrs. H. C. Shealy recently. Mr. S. P. Miller and sister, Mrs. Emma Pate, of Black, Ala., recently to fhpir "homp from a wppk's visit to their parents, Mr. and Mrs. ! S.J. Miller. While they are perfectly \ satisfied in the west they, too, love ! I to see the old folks at home. Rumor says that the trustees of Boiling Springs school has re-elected Miss Emma Koon as teacher for the next school term. That's right, trustees, be in time and get the best teachers before the day for the school to open and you will have to take such teachers as you can get. I wonder who will be the next to enter the race for Treasurer? We have got a spike team and Shealy is pulling in the lead. The protracted meeting begins at Boiling Springs on tlie first Sunday in August. Rev. Inabinet will be assisted by the Rev. Mr. Dukes. Success to the Dispatch. M. , Information to Candidates for County Offices. Each candidate for a county office under the rules of the party is required to file with the County chairman or with the secretary and treasurer of the executive committe on or before 12 m., August 7th, a pledge that he will abide the result of the coming primary elections and support the nominees in the ensuing general election, and must also, by said date (August 7th, 12 m.) pay to the County chairman or to the secretary and treasurer of the executive committee the assessment fixed by the County executive committee. Each candidate is required under the law of the State to file with the clerk of court before August 8th next the following pledge: I, the undersigned of the County- of and State of South Carolina, candidate for the office of hereby pledge that I will not give nor spend money, or use intoxicating liquors for the purpose of obtaining or influencing votes, and j that I shall, at the conclusion of the i campaign and before the primary election, render to the clerk of court under oath, an itemized statement of all money spent or provided by me during the campaign for campaign purposes up to that time, and I further pledge that I will, immediately after the primary election or elections that I am a candidate in, render an itemized statement, under oath, showing all further moneys spent or provided by me in said election. I can furnish all candidates who will apply to me therefor a blank pledge to be filed with the clerk of court. i C. M. Efird, County Chairman Dem. Ex. Com. tf A Subject for the Asylum. Mrs. Indiana Brown, of near Woodford, this county, was brought to jail Sunday evening by her husband. Her first prank in the cell was to batter the walls with a tin cup and then she demolished the window glass. Her noise was distressing and her condi- | tion pitiful. She is the mother of three children. Drs. Wingard and Derrick pronounced her a subject for the State asylum and Sheriff Corley carried her to that institution on Mondav evening's train. - c DEPARTMENT STORE. ER SILKS, ORE: OPLE ARE RE lovely and cheap. Extraordinar s full of new and fresh goods. I ent contains thousands of article l's Furnishings that should be es auties and just what you are loc E? CO., c For Adjutant and Inspector General. Maj. Lewis W. Haskell has announced his candidacy for adjutant inspector general in succession to General Frost, who after four years of valuable service has declined to run again. Major Haskell graduated cadet captain at the Citadel Academy and has been connected with the millitary for years, having been lieutenant, captain and major of the Second Regiment. He is now the assistant adjutant general and is in line of promotion for adjutant general. Major Haskell has served as a member of the house of representatives for four years, serving on the ways and means and the military committees, and he has worked for the betterment of the militia. He was instrumental in securing the State armory and a larger appropriation for the militia. The early days of Major Haskell's career were spent in Georgia where he taught in a military school, and he was absent from the State at the time factional politics were rife, and he has no past political affiliations. He is offering as a competent military man purely on his fitness and military qualifications. He has been endorsed oy tne second regiment. Fruit Trees For Fall. I wish to inform the good people of Lexington county that I am still in the fruit tree business. I represent one of the largest nurseries in the south, located in middle Georgia, where fruit grows to perfection?the home of the peach. I carry many good varieties of all kind of fruit, shade and ornamental trees. All my stock is first class and as cheap as can be bought from any reliable agent. I carry some fine varieties of good old time fruits, raised from the seed. I want you to see my fine samples and get my prices. I will not be able to canvass the county over. If anybody wants trees and will write me a card I will come to see them. Only three months and this opportunity will close. I thank my friends for their liberal patronage of the last two years and wish you all great sue- 4 cess and a happy life. Yours truly, , G. W. Lewis, l n n uiiuen, o. c. Gaston Gleanings. To the Editor of the Dispatch: The rain continues to fall and some of the farmers are laying by in the grass, while others are quitting in the grass. A series of meetings are being conducted at Antioch and Harmony churches this week. The Union meeting of Lower Division will meet with the Harmony church Saturday and Sunday. The store house of Z. A. W. Sturkie is being finished. \V". D-, Pound is boss carpenter. Miss Lillie Goodwin,Gaston's charming belle, has returned from a pleasant visit to friends in Blackville. s Mrs. Lee N. Fallaw, of Columbia, visited here and in the community recently. Some overseerers are having the roads put in order, and some of 'em I certainly were needing work. The candidates are still scarce in these parts. They come slowly, but surely. Mrs. G. A. Goodwin paid a short j visit to relatives in North recently. There was a beautiful marriage at SS GOODS. ETI JOICED AT TI y values in Wash Goods of all i \/\i7o1t7 "Wliifo Slrirts tV?ot rnnlrp js too numerous to mention. C :amined before you buy. The >king for. lolUYTlllij the home of Mrs. M. H. Fallaw on the morning of the 22d, when Mr. E. C. Taylor, of Clark's Mill, was married to the beautiful and accomplished Miss Maggie L. rallaw. W. B. Failaw officiated. This young couple starts out in life with bright prospects of success and the well wishes of a number of friends. The infant of J. W. Mims was buried at Gaston last Thursday. Prof. J. A. Caughman is teaching at Harmony. We welcome him and wish for him success. Prof. H. V. Rish, one of Lexington's progressive teachers, recently took to himself one of Orangeburg's fair ladies, Miss Minnie Arthur. Well wishes and success to them. Orangeburg's loss is Lexington's gain. The health of the happy Felix fam- \ ilv continues good. Billv Felix. July 23. Summer School. During the county summer school there will be four lectures on special subjects to the teachers and to all persons interested in education and betteV schools, as fellows : 1. Prof. W. rf. Hand, University of South Carolina, Wednesday, August 1st. 2. Prof. D. W. Daniel, Clemson College, Monday, August 6th. 3. Prof. Patterson Wardlaw, University of South Carolina, Wednesday August 8th. 4. Hon. O. B. Martin, State Supt. of Education, Friday, August 10th. These will all be fine, and the public is not only cordially invited, buturged to attend. These exercises, we trust, will be largely attended, as they will be unusually interesting and instructive from the beginning to the end. Settlement Satisfactory. Mr. E. B. Wilson came over and ? j-i _ ? i.i.1 J. . j? i x r* i macie Lne settlement or last nscai year with County Auditor G. A.* Derrick and Frank W. Shealy on Wednesday last. In a few hours the settlement was found perfectly satisfactory, which t reflects credit on our tax officers and shows that they understand their business?and Lexington feels proud of them. Mr. Wilson has been connected with the comptroller's office for many years, is a gentleman of pleasant manners, an expert accountant and a thorough business man. He has effected many settlements in the State, some difficult, but none easier to settle than with our officers. Citadel Scholarship. We desire to call attention again to the vacancy existing for this county at the Citadel Academy, Charleston, S. C., and to encourage our worthy young men to avail themselves of this opportunity. Supt. Martin informs us that no applications have yet been filed. If any young man desires, he may call at this office and get blanks and information. This application must be filed with the chairman of the board of visitors, Charleston, S. C., before the first day of August. Very sincerely, J. E. Rawl Kyzer, Supt. Ed. Lex. Co. Authentic reports from various parts of Georgia are to the effect that the cotton crop in that State will not average over sixty per cent. "MEET MB AT TAPP'S7' 1 Jlf TTC "R A "R Or A TTNTff veaves in latest patterns and s you smile to see them. Jail and look through. MillinarTT /Inrinrf. iiAiixiubi jr u^^ax b~ 5*9 S* Cm