The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, January 23, 1907, Image 1
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Jjt gepresentatiue Newspaper. Goners Lexington arid the garders of the Surrounding Gonnties Lihe a glanhet.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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[ fortunate woman.
Mr. Blair was about 50 years old,
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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
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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.
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