The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, April 24, 1907, Page 4, Image 4
The Lexington Dispatch.
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G. M. Harman, Editor and Publisher
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Entered at the Poet Office at Lexington,
S. 0., as second class matter.
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I I Wednesday, April 24,1907.
We copy the following from the Orangeburg
correspondent of the Columbia
State of the 20th in reference to
the proposed new counties, which, if
they materialize, will cnt Lexington,
Orangeburg and Aiken counties:
"First?A county to be formed out
.Of portions of Orangeburg, Lexington
and Aiken counties *with the county
seat at Wagener. "Second?A
county to be formed
v out of a portion of Orangeburg and
Lexington counties with the county
seat'at St. Matthews, and comprising
, about the same territory as the scheme
}-' of some 10 years ago, for "Calhoun
county," and whicn was defeated by
the people of the proposed territory.
"ft is 60 miles from Aiken to Orangeburg,
and the town of Springfield,
in this county, jis 30 miles from the
court house, so that it would be logical
for the people of the Springfield
territory to want a new county with
the county seat at Springfield, yet
these people have already. rejected
the idea and expressed themselves as
prefering to come to Orangeburg,
hence Springfield will not be included
Cg in the area for the proposed county to
f be formed of Aiken, Lexifigton and
Orangeburg counties, with tne comity
seat at Wagener.
"The survey for this new county
takes only a part of one township from
* fho
is-?'' UTUlgVOUr^?UiOrb aujaucuv iv uuv
town of Salley, which is just across
the line in Aiken county, out this is
where the rub comes in. Salley wants
the court house, and if they can not
get it are determined that Wagener
shall not, so the prospects do not appear
very bright for this new comity
at present."
The above schemes, as laid ont in
the article, is not definite enongh. The
Sip#.: people in the territory proposed to be
"cut off" should know just where the
jy'' lines are to run?in other words?
|p|l whether they are inside or outside of
the proposed new territory. At the
proper time they must and will know.
So far as the action of our citizens in
||M . the final result is concerned, we feel
safe in saying that they will take the
same view they have always taken:
|||: v that it is far better to remain in Lexington
county, and that it is to their
H interest to do. so. No glaring and
promising scheme will deceive them;
ggp they will not heed the pleadings of
' i-initiiri^nala urVift
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see* so mach prosperity ahead for
themselves at the final and everlasting
expense of the rural people, whose
farms will not produce a single grain
more of corn or peas, nor a boll
\ more of cotton inside of a new county
than in the old; but higher values
will have to be fixed to' ran decent
county governments, paying capable
officials living salaries, court expenses
- and to meet other legitimate county
government taxes.
Take the Comptroler General's report
for years bapk and compare the
taxes then; and t^ose counties that
& ; have been cut, add both the old and
3 * the new, and you will readily see
where it will be to your interest to
be. The old counties with their terKf
ritory untouched are run with less
taxes, and are much more prosperous
rv than the new counties.
S : There is more trouble and expense
J*a?ck of these schemes than you now
see. The transfers^ real estate of
p ? . every individual will have to be transferred
and recorded in new books,
etc. Let common sense and fair
judgment guide you as heretofore,
and pass all petitions gently by, and
let these schemes be known as
"Dennis."
z t * In
a strong card in the Columbia
Record of Mondays date, Mr. John
Black, an ex-member of the State
Board of Dispensary Directors, asks
that those who have charges against
him "put up or shut up." He has
been accused of buying whiskey ille
- - - gaily
during hi9 administration, and
otherwise violating the law. It will
be remembered that the last legislature
recommended that the board be
ousted from office and prosecuted.
? Now Mr. Black demands that Attorney
General Lyon prosecute him or
release him from the one thousand
dollar peace bond, which he was put
under last year.
Mr. Black makes a fair proposition.
He "wants to be tried in a court of justice,
but if they will not give him a
chance to vindicate himself there, he
wants a complete investigation made
of his every transaction. It seems to
us that his request should be granted.
Here is a man that has been accused"
of violating the laws of the State
asking to be tried in a court of justice,
asking for an investigation, yet the
Attorney General will not hear to his
cry. If there is any evidence on
earth to prove that this man has been
guilty of wrong doing, in the name of
justice, give him a trial, or, give him
an investigation, as he so anxiously
asks for. In the name of common
i
decency, if for nothing more, prosecute
him or let his name drop.
The dispensary has become a stench
in the nostrils of the majority of the
people of South Carolina, and since
the G. M. I. has 4'passed over the
river," there to prepare a place for
the S. M. Ps., which will soon follow
beyond the shadow of a doubt, let
those who have been connected with
the former institution rest from their
labors?their works will follow them.
Why get surprised at the attitude of ,
The Dispatch toward the liquor question?
The editor of this paper has
not only been a prohibitionist, but a
te-to-tal-er always, and if he has ever *
taken a drink he doesen't know it. jj
But at the same time we have been
liberal enough to accord to any man
the right to drink whiskey, just so ~
long as he drinks in moderation. We
have always been in favor of throw- <
ing out the strongest arm of the law
around the sale of whiskey, to decrease
its use as a beverege, and, as \
we say, while we have always been a prohibitionist
ourselves, the past few
weeks has brought many of the most
ardent admirers of the dispensary
over on the prohibition side. <
Again we ask, why be surprised at
the attitude of The Dispatch? We
have always spoken out when the .
times demanded it on all questions of
public interest, and in the language *
of the knightly Knight of The Bam- \
berg Herald, "We wear no man's collar,
and we think as we please and ' ^
say what we think." We make no
apology to anybody unless we find
that we are in error, then we politely *
bow.
It is the duty of a paper to work for '
the upbuilding of the town, county j
and state, and the editor who will not
spqak his views at all times for fear
of hurting somebody's feelings, is a '
moral and physical coward..
We publish a notice in another col- ^
nmn of this issue from a number of
citizens of the Sandy Run section of I
this county, calling for a meeting to j
discuss the advisability of forming a
new county with the court house at
St. Matthews. Many; of these citizens
have been honored by the people
of old Lexington time and time again,
and we feel sure that if the Voices of
the good old men, now filling honered <
graves in that section could be heard,
they would never, no never consent
to a change.
We have expressed our views on
this question many times and we trust
that when this body of men meet to
make their deliberations they, will see
that the view we have always held
and contended for, will prevail?that
it is far better to remain in an old
county, even if the distance is not so
short to the court house, than it is to
reside in a small, new county, close
to the court house with high taxes.
Consider this point well before you
cast your votes for a change.
Bamberg county will vote on the
dispensary question, and that right
away. A big mass meeting was held
in the court house Monday, in which \
the pastors of all denominations took
an active interest. We copy the folfowing
from the Bamberg correspondent
of The State under date of 22nd: f
''The three weeks of prohibition (
here some time ago has added much
faith to the believers in prohibition;
the difference in the appearance of <
the streets of the several towns of \
the county has been a speaking force ^
of no mean strength. All the pastors
are in the fight for success and they 2
are going to win if determination i
counts for anything.'' ^
There are many in Lexington of the r
same opinion as the people of Bamberg.
Some p^ple are from ''Missouri"?you
have to show them. We s
firmly believe that the people of this '
county will kill the dispensary and 1
vote for prohibition when the oppor- 1
tunity presents itself. t
Our policemen, Messrs. Metts and c
Taylor, seem to think in our charge s
of the general rowdyism on our streets i
Saturday week, that we did them an
injustice, as they were discharging
their duty in one part of the town, 1
while disorder was perhaps at another. 1
As a matter of justice it would be only
fair to hold them accountable for c
such disorders or violations as come
under their observation. However, I
they have assumed this unpleasant c
duty and the citizens expect them *
to act promptly without fear or favor. 1
The Lexington Dispatch is finding i r
the drunkenness and rowdyism on the j
streets of that town on Saturdays a
little more than decency can bear.
The Dispatch is turning toward prohibition.
The fact is that Lexington
county should never have been out of
the prohibition column, and it is.probable
that only the abiding faith of the
people of that county in the "Daddy
of the Dispensary" made them stick
to the Great Moral Institution.?The
State, 19th.
Says The News and Courier: "A
mixing of the Asburys would be
lamentable."
New Spring Suit!
New Sprinj
Shoes a
We beg to announce that
;he most attractive stock of
Wearing Apparel we have
3ver shown is now ready for
Spring?and your inspection.
The celebrated "Griffon
Brand" clothes in all the newest
and smartest styles.
Hats beaming the name of
;he world's best makers, John
B. Stetson and the "Jefferson
Brand" in the new shapes
m& shades for Spring.
Neckwear, Shirts, Fancy
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Hosiery, underwear, in ract
everything to wear from Hat
:o Shoes for man or boy that's
new and good is here.
Come and look at the new
styles. Buy now or later as
jrou like.
E. G. DREI
Outfitters for Mi
LEXINGTON,
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No. 6S
! The People's 1
I 4 PROSPER!
E Paid up Capital
jj Surplus and Individual
5 Stockholders' Liabiliti
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5 H. C. MOSELEY, President. M.
J W. W. WHEELER, Cashier. CE<
5 Better a conservative inter
! safe return when wanted, than
! doubt about the principal.
; A National Bank is a safe
! vision makes it so. Likewise c
jj guarantee of prudent conservat
! r' We Allow Interest
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" C. W. Bowers, J. A. C. Kibier,
S J. H. Hunter, W. P. Pugh,
J Ceo. Johnstone, H. C. M
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"Unless the people, change their
ninds," happily remarks the Charles- '
x>n News and Courier, "they will t
jlect to the United States senate next i
fear thejbest looking candidate that i
)ffers." We would infer from this 1
hat our contemporary thinks that 1
he women will take a hand in the
*ace; for surely, the men do not always
vote for the "best looking can- ?
Mate" to represent them in the t
lational house. $
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A headline in The State of the 19th c
jays that the arrangements for the
Tast sad rites" x>f the G. M. I. are
>eing perfected. We would suggest I
:o our esteemed contemporary that a
ihese obsequies be postponed for an- c
>ther year, so that we may have a c
iouble ceremony, for, by that time, a
teveral of the S. M. I's., will be gone j
vhere the woodbine twineth.
Complaint after complaint has been <5
nade to us concerning the unsafe and ^
>erilous condition of the old flat at a
Nyse's Ferry. It is certainly the;;
luty of the Supervisor and County C
Commissioners to see that this flat is h
>ut in safe condition at once. It is
daimed, however, that this flat has
10 charter, but if it is a public cross- (
ng somebody should look after it. s
We don't know which is the "wc rst" s
lews, base ball or the Thaw trial. c
fust as one ended the other began. r
A New Orleans v
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nourishment from he
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Result:
I Op She gained a pound
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National Bank I'
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$25,000.00. 5
L Profits $5,000.00. jj
es $25,000.00. S
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)f Depositors. 3 |
A. CARLISLE, Vice-President. * 3 |
DRCE JOHNSTONE, Attorney. J (
est on your deposit with its jj j
a high rate and a feeling of , 3
2. "<
Deposit. Government super- 2 |
>ur Board of Directors is a 3 j
ive management. 3 J
on Time Deposits 3 j
FOBS: 3 j
R. L. Luther, M. A. Carlisle, * 4
Jno. B. Fellers, W. A. Moseley, 3 ]
oseley, J. P. Bowers. 3 )
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The New9 and Courier thinks that 4
'South Carolina would be relieved of , J
jome of its difficulties by uniting on J
Senator Latimer as the Southern Man <
:or President." No doubt he would \
)e heard from "occasionally" in the J
iVhite House. <
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John Temple Graves, of Atlanta, <
lays that Roosevelt and Bryan are J
>ne two greatest men in tne unitea <
States today. Of course it is under- <
itooa that the Hon. John T. is ex- <
;epted. j
The Richland County Dispensary J
Soard has an eye for business. It is <
illeged that. they buy beer at fifty <
sents per dozen and sell the same for j
>ne dollar and twenty cents?making j
i> net profit of one hundred and forty {
>er cent. j
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Saturdays are becoming popular (
lays in the town of Lexington.- There <
ras quite a crowd here last Saturday j
md the merchants did a good busi- <
less. Everything passed off quietly. <
)ur "New Mayor's" sermon mu9t !
iave been effective. We are glad.
It seems that the dates of the TriL1
n ? m <- J f V? TT L1 r* * ill ^
. UUilL^ r mi mm uic ^uuiitj rail w ijjl
Dmewhat conflict and interfere great- tj
y to the success of either. This y
hould r.ot be and we trust the ofti- r<
:ials will arrange so that the people 01
nay attend both.
foman was thin. ??? j
not extract sufficient *3* ?
r food. g o
Emulsion. ^
a day in weight. $ a
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SEED FO
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24c CO
I will offer a limited qu
Long Staple Cotton Seed. 1
son from 21 to 24 cents per
cents cotton when this can
will make as much per acre
Try a few bushels and you
cotton. Made 13 bales on 1
2 bales per acre this year.
PRICE $2.00 PI
M. E. RUTLAND
This is to certify that I
for Mr. Rutland for two ye
ViocH- c^qhIa nn t.liA marlrAt_
W0V UVMMAV VM VMV AMWAMW.
I 22-25 T. B. KEBNi
CHEAP HORSE
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Vhile he had colic, but finding Di
ioyd's Sure Pop Colic Cur6 at Derrick's
)rug Store, gave it to him, and soon he
ras worth $250, as usual.
Dr. Boyd's Colic Cure, Fever Cure,
rail Cure, Liniment for man or beast,
lorse, Cattle and Poultry Powders.
All of Boyd's remedies are for sale at
)ERRICK'S DRUG STORE,
Lexington, S. C.
uly 25-ly
?lo eollegiflle instiiule,
LEXINGTON, S. C.
.iterary, Scientific and Classical
Courses.
PAT.T, TEB.M BEGINS SEPT. 10. 1906.
Tocal and Instrumental Music, Drawing
and Elocution. College Trained
Teachers. Expenses for Session
$60 to $80. Send for catalogue.
Address
F. W. RAUCH, Principal.
M. D. HARMAN, Secretary.
ALFRED J. FOX, I
Life Insurance, |
Health Insurance, ;
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Accident Insurance, I
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Fire Insurance, !
REAL ESTATE A6ENT,
LEXINGTON, - S. 6. !
FOR S-A-I-E. [
5 lots near Lexington Depot. ,
50 acres 2? miles from Wood- ?
ford, S. C. Partly cleared; terms |
easy. >
50 acres 3 miles west of Wood- >
ford, S. C., on Big Pand Branch. |
One valuable lot and improve- >
ments in the town of Lexington, >
s. c. ;
One lot with good two story >
dwelling on Main street, Lexing- ?
ton, S. C. |
Dwelling house and lot on upper (
Main Street, Lexington, S. C. >
One resident lot on upper Main [
street, Lexington, S. C, >
One valuble lot in the town of >
Lexington, S. C. J
One lot near Lexington Depot. ?
12 Acres j ust outside incorporate >
limits, Lexington, S. C. |
6 Acres very near juexington,
s, c. !
Store building and lot on Main [
street, Lexington, S. C. , ,1
House and lot in town Lexing- > ton?I
acre land; ti-room dwelling. >
250 acres on Southern railroad ,
2\ miles from Barr, 4 miles from >
Gilbert?2 buildings, good or- [
chard, 50 acres open land. (
FOE RE1TT. I
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One store room, one warehouse >
Lexington, S. C. |
Write or call to see me >
at THE HOME BANK ! :
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Notice.
All road overseers of Lexington county
re hereby notified to put their respect- .
re sections of the roads in good condion
at once. The Supervisor will visit ,
our section soon, and will know the
jasou why if the road is not in good j
ondition. Geo. II. Koox,
Su])ervisor of Lexington County. ;
Anril lfJ, 11)07.
Final Discharge.
This is to notify all parties concerned j "
lat I will apply to George S. Draft
udgc of Probate for Lexington county,
. C., 011 May the 1, 1007, for a final 1
ischarge as administrator of the estate ^
f Julia SI teal j*, deceased. (
Enoch Swygert, '
22-2.") Administrator.
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The kind of men that keeps telling
girl before he marries her that he j .
ants to throw himself under her feet {
? more likely afterwards to expect j ]
er to put on his shoes for him. | (
R SALE 1
TTON I
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antity of my celebrated B ^
Phis cotton sold this sea- fl
pound. Do not plant 10 I *
be grown as easily and B
i as any Big Boll variety. fl
will never plant short fl
1 acres; expect to make H
EE BUSHEL. I
Batesburg, S. C. I
have handled this Cotton H
ars and consider it the fl
LGHAN, Cotton Buyer. B
Sterling Goods
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Sterling silver, cut glass, fine
china, clocks. A fine stock
always on hand for you to
select from.
Keep us in mind when wanting
anything in Jewelry or '
Silverware.
Good watch work and best
r
eye glasses.
If you can't come, send for
our catalogue or telephone your
order to us.
p.RMComco,
JEWELERS,
1424 Main St, Columbia, S. C
'Phone 934
PIANOS ~ and
ORGANS
At Factory Prices
Write us at once for
our special plan of payments
on a PIANO or
an ORGAN. If you
buy either instrument
through us, you get a
standard make, one
that will last a life
time. Write
MALONE'S MUSIC HOUSE, .
COLUMBIA, S. C.
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For Catalogues, Terms, Etc.
DR. L. L. TOOLE
1608 Main Street,
COLUMBIA, - - S. C.
PAINLESS TOOTH EXTRACTOR t
AND DENTIST.
BEST PLATES - - $8.00
BRIDGE WORK (per tooth) - $5.00
GOLD FILLINGS - - $1.00 up
PAINLESS EXTRACTION 25 and 50c
ah .i x.i --L.-U,.;t
Ail denial V. era uum; at muucv aaviiig
prices. Sep. 5 tf
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ECZEMA and PILE CURE
CD EC Knowing what it was to suffer.
rVlEE will give FREE OF CHARGE,
lo any afflicted a positive cure for
Eczema, Salt Rheum, Erysipelas, Piles
uid Skin Diseases. Instanr relief. ,
Don't suffer longer. "Write F. W. WIL- * ,
LIAMS, 400 Manhattan Avenue, New
Tork. Enclose stamp.
September 12?ly
Notice, Debtors and Creditors.
This is to notify all person in any
ivay indebted to the estate of W. A.
Derrick, deceased, to make payment on
>r before 1st day of May, 1007, and
hose basing claims against said estate
vill present them properly verified for .
uiyment to the undersigned.
Mrs. S. M. Derrick,
April 10. 3-25. Administratrix.
Every square mile of the ocean is
relieved to have a population. of 120,
)00,000 fish.
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