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|; THE LEXINGTON DISPATCH. Jjt gepresentatiue Newspaper. Goners Lexington arid the garders of the Surrounding Gonnties Lihe a glanhet. p " VOL. XXXVII. ^ LEXINGTON. S. C., WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 23. 1907. 12~ I 7 GLOBE DRY GOODS COMPANY, 7 I ^ ' jjflf *W- S. MOITCKTOIT, JE., ^^UST^GrEIS, fe. lO^O MAIIV STREET, C OLTJIVf 13IA, t*. O. ^.4f? ^ . Solicits a Share of Your Valued Patronage. Polite and Prompt Attention. s n*?ob?r istf On The Boaads. On Monday of last week we began g? our usual trip with the County Auditor $ our first point being Edmund on the Perry extension of the Southern railway. Since our last visit to p this place some improvements have been made; a new depot having been erected with Mr. A. S. Jones, an efficient and polite gentleman, as depot agent. Since the consolidation of j| school districts Nos. 21 and 22, a new and commodious school building has gone up, and the principal, Miss Ida Reeder, has a large number of scholars, which goes to show that these nonnlp thp creat imnartance * r o ?x of education, and shows, also, that % Miss Reeder is well liked by both parents and pupils. The merchants, Mr. Geo. W. Reeder, Mrs. A. S. Jones and Mrs. Haygood, are all doing a nice business. Hon. W. H. Sharpe has added many improvements to his || residence, which makes it conyenient and attractive. On due time we arrived at Gaston, where Auditor Dent was kept busy | by the sturdy sons of soil of i that vicinity, rendering accounts unto him W pf all their possessions for taxation. Gaston is still holding its own and v the merchants are bright and cheeriX ful, even at this dull season. We S& - spent the night most pleasantly with Mr. D. E. Craft and family, where Gr; we always enjoy ourselves and feel at & home. After a good night's rest, - bright and early we were on our way to the Cross Roads, arriving at the appointed hour, and found Mr. Joe. Reeder in-his usual clever mood. After sharing his generous hospitality and partaking of an excellent dinner, | we pulled out for Mr. J. J. Mack's, where we met an unusually large crowd ,r s of the people of this section. The auditor received the returns rapidly and we went our way rejoicing, feeling that it was good to have again met the good people of thi9 fine country. At night we were comfortably housed in the enviable home, of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Mack, who are noted for their kind and generous hospitality. They are surrounded by everything that is necbssary to make life worth living. At. Swansea we found everything moving along cleverly, although business was dull, as usual, at this season. The people generally, were in good spirits and seemed determined to bend all efforts to make this a prosperous year. The merchants, all, in a good humor and hopeful for better business the coming season. Y/e were indeed glad to find the educational interests of Swansea once again united and the 9chool, under the fine management of Mr. Martin, who has . presided so well. This should be gratifying to the people, as these little factional divisions do no town or country any good. We were glad to find the Swansea Real Estate & Mercantile Investment company doing a good business. This company is com* posed of good business men, and in time, their enterprises and developments will mean much for Swansea and her community. After serving the people here for two days, we left for our next place, Sandy Run, stopping at the home of Mr. J. Kirbv Rucker, where we spent the night very pleasantly with him and his estimable family. Mr. Rucker is one of the best farmers of this section and is a substantial citizen. Bright and early next morning we were at Red Store, and soon the tax-payers were on hand making their assessments, and the auditor was kept busy until the hour of departure for Brookland. Mr. Herbert Geiger and his wife entertained ns, as usual, and set us down to a bountiful dinner which we enjoyed very much. After a long, sandy drive, we were at the growing town of Brookland, where improvements are noticeable on all sides and directions; new cottages, etc., are being erected. The business men seemed cheerful and happy, all having a good trade. This being pay day things were lively. It was our good fortune to spend the night at the hospitable home of Mr. , P. J. Wessinger, where we were, treated like a king by Mr. Wessinger and Mr. Ed. Shull and their good j wives. Our night's rest was indeed j j - ' : t .... <. ;. .r- . ' pleasant and refreshing, and to say we were glad to meet our kins-people and to share their unbounded hospitality, is but a mild expression of our gratitude. These semi-annual trips through the county, mingling with the people, brings us in closer touch with each other; and learning their views on the different questions and conditions of the homes and country, not only gives the necessary information, but makes it pleasant and profitable. We are glad to note that the people are making their returns promptly and Auditor Dent is growing more popular at each succeeding place. Echoes From Silly Felix. To the Editor of the Dispatch: The editor and auditor were in these parts recently, taking tax returns and dues for the paper. Several new patrons have appeared on the rural route recently and now N. V. Chavis, B. G. Fallaw and Ed. Blackman are wearing smiles as broad as the editor had on the last time I saw him, as a result of that silver dollar. Misses Leila Price and Ada . Williams, two of Red Bank's charming belles, spent some time with the happy Felix family recently on their way home, in company with the pretty sisters, Miss.es May and Maude Kelly, of Livingston. Come again, girls, we are always pleased to have you visit us. Some of the farmers are turning the soil during this lovely January weather. Mr. G. A. Goodwin ?is visiting in Blackville. Geo. V. Sharpe appeared at t^e home of Parson W. B. Fallaw on the morning of the 7th, in company with Miss Martha, daughter of Charlie Martin of Swansea, and were married.. The boys gave them a good old time serenade. A. B. Goodwin, one of Red Bank's best citizens, visited these parts recently. Andrew is an excellent fellow. We roved the hills near the Old Sugar Loaf when school boys together. '* The members of Sandy Run church at Ga9ton gave their pastor, Kev. McGrill, a pounding recently. Now he can pound them while in the pews. Our friend, J. R. Lee, is erecting a new dwelling. R. J. Fallaw has recently added a dining and stove room to his home. While the sun was descending behind the western hills, shedding his golden beams across the earth, making long shadows; the pale faced moon began to cast her silver rays over the benighted earth; the pliances peeped forth; here and there appeared a star of the 3rd. and 4th. magnitude; no mournful sound of the distant hooting owl could be heard, but there could be seen young men and women, boys and girls, lads and lasses, all wending their way that focused at a certain point. They gathered on the evening of the 16th. to witness the marriage of J. S. vFallaw to the pretty Miss Ellen Sharpe, daughter of our esteemed friend and fellow-countryman, A. B. Sharpe. The parlor of Mrs. M. H. Fallaw was tastefully decorated and a lovely arch arranged under which appeared the groom and bride, taking upon themselves the marriage vows performed by W. B. Fallaw. All the party repaired to the dining hall and ate heartily of an excellent prepared wedding supper. This young couple start out in life under bright skies and have the best wishes of a host of friends for their happiness and success in iife. Should another marriage take place you may again hear from Gaston, Jan. 21. Billy Felix. Vaccination at Wofford. Spartanburg, Jan. 18.?There was a vaccination round up at Wofford college this morning and over 75 students were required to submit to the operation, in accordance with the lav/ of the State. Immediately after the morning prayer service Dr. Snyder, president of the college, announced that the physicians were present and that all the students whose "scars" did not pass would be vaccinated. iWWWVWVW" Patronize You The Home Bank is a Lex will give Lexington County p ment. Interest compounded < on savings deposits. Place it Lexington, S. C. SAFETY GIL F. W. OSWALD, ALFRED J. President. t-WWWWWW From Batesburg. The report of the condition of the First National Bank of Batesburg at the close of business for the past year shows that its business is gradually increasing. The'bank is only six years old, but at the beginning of this year it has already paid out to its stockholders the sum of $10,625.00, besides accumulating a surplus of over $15,000. At a recent meeting of the board of directors it was decided to increase the number of directors from nine to eleven. Dr. L. M. Mitchell of Batesburg, and Prof. D. B. Busby of Monetta, were elected a9 the additional members. W. W. Watson was re-elected president, and Ira C. Carson cashier for one year. Col. Edwin Folk Strother spent several days in Atlanta last week, where nn "Kncinocs lie WGllU Vll uugiuvuut Mr. W. W. Watson has been confined to his bed for several days on account of sickness. Under the skillful treatment of Dr. W. Price Timmerman it is hoped that he will have a speedy recovery. Mr. J. Austin Whitten gave a birthday dinner to a number of his friends last Friday. Mr. Whitten is one of our leading business men and is exceedingly popular. Mr. J. C. Glover is attending court' at Lexington this week as a member of the petit jury. Mr. Paul P. Clark, of Clark's Mill, was in town Friday on business. It is reported that Mr. Clark has sold his ' farm and jvill probably move to some town in the near future, and his many friends here, hope that he will decide to make Batesburg his future heme. Senator B. W. Crouch, of Saluda, spent a few hours in town Monday on his return to Columbia. Mrs. Jas. I-I. Hope, of Buffalo, S. C., spent several days in town last week, the guest of her sister, Mrs. W. P. Timmerman. Mrs. John Bell To will has returned from an extended visit to Kershaw, where she had gone to visit her sister, Mrs. E. D. Blakeney. xne iresDvtenan uuxigrcgawuii Batesburg have organized a Sunday school, with Prof. W. Y. Boyd as superintendent. There are about 25 names on the roll now. Mrs. W. C. Farber is visiting rela tives'in Chambersburg, Pa., her former home. Miss Lucia McGee of Greenwood , is spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. E. F. Ware. Mr. W. A. Cooner has just returned from a visit to Baltimore and other northern cities, where he had gone on business. The numerous friends of Capt. Wm. M. Carter will be glad to learn th at Vie? has a. position as assis tant cashier of the Citizens B ank of Batesburg. Capt. Carter has been away several months, a portion of that time being spent at a hospital in Columbia. Mr. Wm. S. Hite, who has been in the employ of Dr. O. J. Harris for the past ten years, has been employed by the Planters Storage company, as manager. The Summerland hotel has opened for the season, with Mr. J. L. Pottle, of Vermont, as manager. Rates will j be made on application. Col. John Bell Towil! is attending court as a member of the grand jury. Mr. J. Arthur Miller is seriously ill at his home here. Col. Walter J. McCartha, who has been confined to his bed for several days, is able to attend to business. C. / ir Home Bank j :ington County Bank and it ^ eople fair and honest treat- ^ every three months, is paid ^ ; at THE HOME BANK, r ARANTEED. t j FOX, K. F. OSWALD, ? Cashier. Ass't Cashier, f wwwv^wvw Wrecked and Burned. Charleston, Jan. 21.?News was received here tonight of the wreck and destruction of northbound special New York and Florida vestibule train No. 88, Atlantic Coast Line, at 8:20 o'clock at Yemassee, a junction point 59 miles from Charleston. The train, which was running at a fair speed, went into an open switch and crashed into the engine of a freight train on siding. Engineer Johnson of Florence, on train 88, was killed and Engineer Horton and three train hands of the freight were injured. The train, composed of a baggage car and seven Pullmans, caught fire at once and all OT/ipnf. nno oar wroro Knmod Tf. titqo V1JV VMi T? va v w UJ. X1V/V1. jlu >vao said that there were only a few passengers northbound on board and only one was hurt. The name of the passenger and extent of injuries could ' not be learned tonight. Surprise Marriage at Bateslmrg Batesburg, Jan. 22.?Rev. Jabez Ferris, the popular pastor of the Baptist church, and Mrs. Mary S. Fox, were quietly married at the handsome residence of the bride on Sunday afternoon, the Rev. J. Hartwell Edwards, of Ridge Spring, performing the marriage ceremony. The marriage was indeed a surprise, even to the most intimate friends of the couple. They are now receiving the congratulations of their many friends, with best wishes for a long, happy and prosperous life. ?mm ma????enaaa??i m trademark f v- r. o.k. gE REGISTERED 11 ina la uic uij Norfolk, Va. P Co! urnbss, C> ? < AWFUL TRAGEDY IN COLUMBIA. Conductor Cullen Blair of the Columbia, Newberry and Laurens Railway, Shot by His Wife. Mrs. Blair is Held on Charge of Murder and is now in Jail. > One of the saddest tragedies that has ever occurred in the annals of South Carolina, happened in Columbia last Thursday when Mr. Cullen Blair, one of the most trusted and 1^1?A J A y-\ C 1 nrvn ueou lus-eu wiiuucwio ui uic v^uiumbia, Newberry & Laurens railroad, was killed in his own home by his young and handsome wife, Mrs. Ethel Barrington Blair. Mr. Blair came in off his run Thursday, as usual, and after attending to some business up town, went direct to his home on Marion street. A quarrel ensued between him and his wife. Mrs. Blair claims that her hus- j band came home drunk and threatened to strike her as he had so often done before, while others testify that j he was perfectly sober. She claims j that a pistol had been lying on the i mantel for several months, and that j Mr. Blair started for the weapon, | and she rushed by him and reached \ it first. They both got hold of the j gun, she claims, and in the struggle j it was discharged four times, one shot s taking effect in the stomach. He was j *1 _ _ "1 ?. _ T\ XT' 1 Mad? with Fish S a ia R8YSTER OUMO 0 i^p carried immediately to ur. ivnowiton'8 infirmary, where he died 30 minutes later. To Dr. Knowlton Blair stated that he went to his home and asked his wife why 9he had not paid a certain ; bill, and while setting on a trunk in ! the hall his wife 9hot him. He also stated that a man by the name of Armes, from Greensboro, K. C., had been paying attentions to> his wife and that the pistol used belonged to him. ; . At the coroners inquest on Friday . the State was represented by Solicitor Geo. Bell Timmerman and Mrs. Blair by Lyles & McMahon. Since the inquest, however, Messrs.' Lyles & McMahon have withdrawn frcm the case and Messrs. Kelson & Kelson ? 1 -T J- 1 n ^ ? 3 : | nave Deen engaged-10 cierenu tae uir- j [ fortunate woman. Mr. Blair was about 50 years old, msni^ Imita * is? Incerest Fli 'he unprecedented popularii IRS' BONE fertilizer has i rs to advertise Fish Guano, as good." FARMERS' Guano, and, to prevent beinj be sure that our trade-mark ly guarantee that you are get while Mrs. Blair is only 30. There are two small children dependent upon the charities of the world for a livelihood and protection. A sadder and more deeply deplored affair lias never taken place in South Carolina. Letter From Est. Graichen. Dear Friends: In compliance with your kind request to hear from me, I write you. Y?re arrived here safely on Jan. 4th, and were kindly received by our members. On Monday night, Jan. 7th, our congregation gave us a reception in the Sunday school rooms of the church. The ministers of the various churches were present and delivered addresses of welcome. Refreshments were served by the ladies, consisting of chocolate, coffee and cakes. It was a delightful social function. The church is a substantial brick structure?the interior is beautifully furnished. The main auditorium, Sunday school room and infant department are all lighted by electricity. The church is heated by a good furnace, which cost about ?500. The congregation is making arrangements to build a parsonage at once. Waynesboro is beautifully situated on the South river, nestling close to the Blue Ridge mountains on the east; Basic City and Waynesboro, practically one town lies in the valley extending to the mountains. The town is of importance industrially, being a railroad centre and having a Uwro nnmlioj" rt-f f o aa vi xaviviivo* We are pleased with our new home, but our hearts often turn to dear old Lexington'. Mrs. Graichen unites with me in kindest regards to you and all the children. Received The Dispatch, which seemed like an old friend?it was very kind of you to send it to us. Please accept our hearty thanks for it. Very sincerely your friends, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Graichen. Waynesboro, Va., Jan. 15, 1907. Little Miss Annie May Wingard, th e little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Wingard, delighted her .little friends with a birthday part}* last- Saturday afternoon. m iffon I he I ifterv" I ty of Royster's Il| nduced some of 1|| claiming theirs |?f BONE is the fi| I imposed upon, Wfc is on every bag. ||1 ting the genuine ^ |J|, | mi Tarboro,N.C. >va t?c?ccn, Ca. jQ&p