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F?????????? i I The Lexington Oispa ch. )n % >\ . 1 ? G." M. Harmatt, Editor and Publisher at ?? S; Ht' ' TY1 Entered at the Post Office at Lexington, w S. C., as second class matter. p: " ei The subscription price of the Dispatch Is $1 a year; 50 cents fcr six months; 35 P' ^ oents for three months?invariably cash ^ in advance. ei \ 5 ' C( Oircnlation, 2,316. c] ~ _ \ . ? . ~~ " DC Wednesday, May 8,1907. u HI ?" a: . ... -|u The advocates of the dispensary at J~ Brookland put up the same old argu- 0 ments to the county dispensary board P' Monday: the revenue that is derived r< from that institution. What a weak f defense! In their appeals they say ir the town needs better police protec- ^ *v tion, better streets and more light. ^ In defense of their position they went 0] YT I so far as to say thai the dispensary ^ towns are the most prosperous, menHoning the many advantages that ^ Lexington and other dispensary towns ^ have on account of the fact that they 1Jj have a dispensary. We beg to call attention to the two little towns of 03 Batesburg and Leesville. Neither has 113 a dispensary and we make the assertion without fear of successful contra- W diction, that no towns in South Carolina, dispensary or otherwise, has .. made half the progress that these ^ towns have made. Take the town of . Batesburg, if you please. She has *? two banks, both in as prosperous condition as any banks in South Carolina. The merchants are doing business on ^ a sound basis, and enjoy just as large, if not larger, trade than the merchants se of dispensary towns. She has a fine s* electric light plant and waterworks. ^ Her streets compare favorably with tc those of much larger towns, and her li< treasurer is never found without funds. ^ Take Leesville, if you will. Where eg can you find &.mbre prosperous town? t! There is no town in the State that / I has prettier streets and sidewalks, tl ^Proudly can she boast of her college b< and churches. She likewise has a pj bank with ample police protection ai againstrobbers. Leesvillehas no dis- tc pensary and don't want any. We io only cite these towns because the dis- g1 , pensary advocates say that they need j liquor money to keep up their towns, tl In God'a^name, is money the only 01 consideration? There is a higher and m nobler consideration than money for the Lexington board to consider. Can they afford to pass by the pleadings ic of the fair women and Christian gen- 0t tlemen of Brookland who so clearly b< demonstrated to them on Monday tc that the majority of the people did ft not want the curse in their midst? & In the name of common decency and iu self respect, is not there a higher and h< 4 nobler consideration? It In the beautiful and prosperous' lit- d< tie'city of Orangeburg last week some to Cowardly person or persons, during the w night time, placed on the front porch fo of Rev. E. M. Lightfood, the beloved hi .pastor of the Baptist church, a small w ?; ccfffin with this inscription: "This cc || | - will be your box on June 10, 1907, so pi V' good-bye to E. M. Lightfood. P. S.? sa ife Peace to your ashes. Amen." The w . act was one of the most cowardly on fo ^ record. This man of God has been se v . one of the strongest advocates for bi law and order in South Carolina, and tfc ;f has, in several of his sermons, arU raigned the dispensary and denounced p crime in high and low places with no _ ' SC degree of allowance. Rev. Lightfoot ^ ; v is a man worthy of his calling, just suoh a man as the day and times demand. If every preacher in South Caro- ^ lina would make the fight against ^ lawlessness and preach from the pulpit the true gospel of the Lord and ^ Saviour Jesus Christ as the Rev. Mr. ^ Lightfoot, there would be a great w awakening among the people. But t just so long as a preacher goes into . the pulpit, takes his text, compli, ments his congregation in a few P happy remarks without one time Is touching on the issue of people's sins, w lest he offends some member of his ai ; -congregation, just so long may we ex- A ' pect our laws to be openly violated. m The minister and the newspaper are the two strongest factors in the suppression of crime, and what South -Carolina?not only South Carolina J but the whole country?needs today f,%. v 28 ministers of God and newspaper men who have the moral and phys ical courage to denounce crime where?ver found in no uncertain manner. The pulpit and press can do a pow- < ^ ' erful good in South Carolina during C1 the next twelve months. The time ^ wm never was so ripe nor the opportunity ? so great. Will they do it? ===== It is indeed gratifying to note that the Governors of North and South Carolina have departed from the Jong established custom of taking a drink when they chance to meet. With such Governors it is safe to predict ( that it will not be long before prohibition will reign supreme in these two States. . Congratulations to the good citizens of Sandy Run! ' ' That the people of Lexington count} ve her territory dearly was provei } the citizens meeting held a andy Run last Wednesday. Th< leeting was called to order by tha rince of good men, Dr. W. T. Brook of Swansea, who stated the pur ose of the*meeting. Mr. Nathan B Iannamaker, one of the most influ atial and prosperous citizens of th< :>unty, was unanimously electe< hairman. There were several pro toters from St. Matthews, who cami > push the interest of the new county nd Orangeburg was also represented [r. J. S. Wannamaker, in a speed f two hours, spoke in favor of thi roposed new county, severely ar ligning t?e officials of Orangeburg aunty, charging them with squander lg the people's money; that th< ounty Commissioners were too ex avagant; that too much was spen a roads and bridges. Mr. Wanna taker seldom referred to Lexingtoi r its officials. Orangeburg's affair id not interest these sturdy Lexing >nians at all; they were intereste< . T.o-*-i crfrkn r?nnnf,v. and evident!-' I JJViUUfjW** , le speech of Mr. Wannamaker fel a deaf, ears, so far as changing th< inds of these citizens were concern i. A full account of the meeting ill be found elsewhere. The good, brave and noble Chri9 an women of Columbia through thi Oman's Christian Temperance Un n, presented the following petitior > the committee of arrangements o ie Confederate reunion: "Gentlemen: We, the Woman': bristian Temperance union of Co mbia, and others, in behalf of our :lves and the mothers, wive9 an( sters of the old Confederate soldiers ispectfully request and earnestly pe bion your discountenance of the gifi the soldiers of any intoxicatan| ^uors. Especially do we reques tat your committee, if suggested b] lyone, or btherwise, do not acqui ?ce in the act of furnishing it t< lem." " * ID is maeea reiresmug w uvio vx*? le wishes Of these dear women wil 3 adhered to. The all too commoi racfcice of furnishing whiskey, bee: id other intoxicants, free of charge > the old soldiers during the reun us in the past, have proven so dis raceful and indecent that it shoul< sver be indulged in again. Indeed tere is nothing high and noble in it i the other hand, it is degrading, de oralizing and indecent. The tragedy in the suburbs of Co mbia Thursday morning is but an iher evidence that Columbia need) Jtter police protection. It seemi ? u$ that the proper author! es should see to it that the constan ring of pistols in that portion of Co mbia where the recent tragedie: ive taken place should be stopped is such a "common practice" ii tat section, we are told, that res! mte never pay any attention to pis >1 shots, the consequence being thai hen a man is shot down he is nol und until some passerby ' discover; s dead body on the street or by the ayside. We firmly believe that the mditions in Columbia will be im oved so that it will not be neces jry for those going to and from then ork to carry pistols in their hand; r protection. Crimes of this kinc em to be on the increase in Colum a and, indeed, it is time for someting to be done. Columbia is honoring the battle tarred veterans-as they have neve] jen honored before. It is distinctly aticeable, however, that there is t wer number of old soldiers presen' ian last year, which is an evidenc< iat their ranks are being thinned ou jar by year by the hand of time. I1 ill not be long at the longest unti tose now living will be numberec ith their comrades gone before. I ' I The annual address before the Statx ress Association which meets on thi (le of Palms, Charleston, on June 13 ill be delivered by that gifted speake ad brilliant newspaper writer, Hon : B. Williams, editor of the Rich tond News-Leader. Lexington to Columbia: Want yoi ave a drink on me?of fresh Schlitz1 Pretty good name?Dennis County Fifty-eight to one against the pro >sed.county of St. Matthews at th tizens meeting at Sandy Run las Wednesday. f|8l,8M0l,0>,0><0l<,,6>4 The.effect of no You catch col down because of tl Strengthen y J *Emutsion. X It builds new blood X system. ... ^ ALL DRUGGIST - -*& ' . y?L&T' - : ^SPBIHWIM r*~ ' "JS1 And you should be ready 5 lighter wearing apparel. Begin with a Suit?one oi I tailored and perfect fitting. Then you'll need new shi] 3 hosiery and other fixings. Maybe you'll want a fane; l and shoes. * We can clothe you correc I W #a Tlfl!? ' fi. IT. AinC Outfitters for k LEXINGTON, 1 ?======= I MONTHLY S : LEXINGTON COUNT i# For Month Dispensary. No. At. Receipts 1 - Lexington 1 Lexington $1,352 ? Lewiedalc 2 Gilbert 671 c Peak 3 Peak 712 6 Total $2,737 C STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA 3 Lexington County. 3 Personally appeared R. L. Keisler, J Lexington County Dispensary Board, v * deposes and says that the foregoing sta - % 3 ' * Sworn to and subscribed before me thii i G. A. Derrick, Notary Public. From Gilbert. t b To the Editor of The Dispatch: j The weather has been real nice fo: ? several days;, sufficiently warm ant 5 moist to bring up corn and cotton U . fine stands. Small grain is real sorry The record for good health has beei r broken. Mrs. Graham and Mr. In } abindnt have both been quite sicl I though now much better under tin . skillful treatment of Dr. Oxner, wh( has recently located here. Many pretty visitors have been ii town lately, visiting relatives an( friends. The reunion?then what next? Yes p some talk about going to the James town exposition. The Smith Bros, passed througl town yesterday on their way to Mr ' Ed Addy's to put up an up-to-dat< dwelling for him. Mr. Addy is on< ^ of the most prosperous farmers of tin , Cedar Grove section. j Mr. P. Leaphart is now movinj his goods from here to his place a fe^ miles north, where we bespeak fo 3 him a fine trade. Mr. Leaphart ha e been in business here for sometim and did an excellent business. W r regret very much to lose him fror . our town. Death has visited the home of Re\ Bracy, colored, and borne away on of his daughters. She will be burie today at the colored Baptist church. * - C. ? ? Three Snakes at One Shot. Chief Mechanic James Rikard a the Lexington Manufacturing Co. killed three water mockasons at on ? -i . - shot with a rme one aay iasi, wees e He now wears the honor of being t crack shot with a rifle and the cham pion snake killer of the county. lalaria lasts a long time. X d easily or become run- 9 be after effects of malaria. 4 ourself wiA Scott9s ^ Y and tones up your nervous ' X S: 50c. AND $1.00. _ gg, IE K HEBE Q! for a complete new outfit of ; our handsome new modeis, handrts, new underwear, neckwear, y vest, and of course a new hat ? < tly and economically. :her & oo Men and Boys, s. c. m a mTnurTvrr AT IlillXillLXjll X UX Y DISPENSARY BOARD of April, 1907. i. Expenditures. Breakage. Liabilities >0 $1,065 46 $ 26 84 $1,716 62 15 509 02 5 47 477 65 K) 595 81 ' 41 32 917 66 i5 $2,170 29 $73 63 $3,111 93 * | . W. Addy, J. L. Shuler, members of the rho being eaeh duly and severally sworn, tement is true and correct. R. L. Keisler, J. W. Addy, J. L. Shuler, County Dispensary Board. i 3rd day of May, 1907. Notice. Office of COUNTY SUPT. OF EDUCATION, I Lexington, S. C., April 29, 1907. All school districts desiring to vote a 5 special leyy for school purposes, should do so and report same to County Auditor i before the first day of June if you desire to get tax on books for the year. This date is fixed by law. c J. E. Rawl Kyzer, 5 County Supt. of Education. A Certain Cure for Asking Feet. 1 Shake in to *y our shoes Allen's Foot1 Ease, a powder. It cures Tired, Aching, Callous, Sweating, Swollen feet. At all Druggists and Shoe Stores, 25c. ? Sample Free. Address, Allen S. Olm sted, LeRoy, N. Y. 1 WINTHROP COLLEGE * Scnolarsnip ana junirance 3 Examination. a - The examination for the award of vacant Scholarships in Winthrop Coly lege and for the admission of new 3 students will be held at the County v i Court House on Friday, July 5,' at 9 r I a. m. Applicants must be not less than s ] fifteen years of age. When Scholarships I are vacated after July 5, they will be . awarded to those making the highest e average at this examination, provided a they meet the conditions governing the award. Applicants for Scholarships should write to President Johnson be' fore the examination for Scholarship e examination blanks. Scholarships are worth $100 and free tuition. The next session will open September 18, 1907. For further information and catalogue, address Pres. D. B. JOHNSON, Rock Hill, S. C. 9-35 t STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, ? County of Lexington, e By Geo. S. Drafts, Esq., Probate Judge Whereas, Mrs. H. G., J. C. and Fred a Cullum, made suit to me, to grant them Letters of Administration of the Estate and effects of J. C. Cullum. xnese are tnereiore to cue ann au; monish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said J. C. Cullum, deceased, that they be and appear, before me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Lexington C. H., S. C., on 18th day of May, 1907, next after publication hereof at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand, this 3rd day of March Anno Domini 1907. Geo. S. Drafts, Probate Judge, Lexington county, S. C. Published on 8th day of May. 1907, in the Lexington Dispatch. " 28 One flower in a 9ick room is better than a rose garden on a grave. [izxzzzzxzzxzzxzzzzzzxzzzzxxxii I The People's 3 PROSP 31 Paid up Capital jj j Surplus and Indiv 3 j Stockllolders, Lial N ; jj For Protect jj H. C. MOSELEY, President. 3 W. W. WHEELER, Cashier. M 3 Better a conservative 3 safe return when wanted, N 7 j doubt about the principal. | jj A National Bank is a ; 3 vision makes it so. Like> ! N . - , M guarantee of prudent cons jj We Allow Inte \ DII 5 C. W. Bowers, J. A. C. Kibl J J. H. Hunter, W. P. Pugh, n Ceo. Johnstone, H. N H i ALFRED J. FOX, ; Life Insurance, Health Insurance, I Accident Insurance, i Fire Insurance, | REAL ESTATE AGENT, j LEXINGTON, - S. C. ! POE S-A-X-E. ( 5 lots near Lexington Depot. < 50 acres 21 miles from Woodj ford, S. C. "Partly cleired; terms t easy. i 50 acres 3 miles wes'; of Woodj ford, S. C., on Big Psnd Branch. ( One valuable lot and improve< ments in the town of Lexington, J S. C. ( One lot with good two story < dwelling on Main street, Lexing] ton, S. 0. i Dwelling house and lot on upper i Main Street, Lexington, S. C. \ One resident lot on upper Main i street, Lexington, S. C, < One valuble lot in the town of | Lexington, S. p. < One lot near Lexington Depot. < 12 Acres just outside incorporate j limits, Lexington, S. C. { 6 Acres very near Lexington, | S, C. < J Store building and lot on Main < street, Lexington, S. C. House and lot in town Lexmg] ton?^ acre land; 6-room dwelling. < 250 acres on Southern railroad < 21 miles from Barr, 4 miles from | Gilbert?2 buildings, good orchard, 50 acres open land. ] FOB 2RJB?TTi One store room, one warehouse < Lexington, S. C. ] Write or call to see me i at THE HOME BANE. ni Mi lit? LEXINGTON, S. C. Literary, Scientific and Classi Courses. FALL TERM BEGINS SEPT. 10, IS Vocal and Instrumental Music, Draw: and Elocution. College Trainei . Teachers. Expenses for Session $60 to $80. Send for catalogue. Address F. W. RAUCH, Principal M. D. HARMAN, Secretary. THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY TRAINING SCHOO On account of the vacation of 1 schools through the Summer, is maki a special offer for a three months cou in their school, in which the course ( be completed in this time by pro; effort on the part of the student. 1 $50 the entire course can be easily tal including board and all expenses $100'. We guarantee all our pupils position when they are compete Write us and make application for scholarship. L. J. FRINK, Manager of Southern Railroad Train: School, 12061^ Main Street. Columbia, S. C Apr. 24-2m. Notice. All road overseers of Lexington com are hereby notified to put their respe ive sections of the roads in good con tion at once. The Supervisor will vi your section soon, and will know 1 reason why if the road is not in gc condition. Geo. H. Koon, Supervisor of Lexington County April 16, 1907. Public Sale. I will sell at public auction at ] home, near Swansea, S. C., onTuesdi May 14, 1907, one mule, one milch c and calf, one beef cow, 8 fine hogs, c hundred bushels of corn, 2,000 bund of fodder, pea vines, peas, etc., plan tion tools, two wagons, one buggy, ( road cart and many other things. A I will on the same day rent for the b ance of this year my grist mill a thresher?all for cash. Mrs. Uriah Jefcoat, 2-27 Swansea, S. C One-baif of the people do not km howr the other half live, and as a n it isn't much of .heir business eithe . \ K o. 6994 jj National Bank i N >ERITY, S. C. J $25,000.00. : idual Profits $5,000.00. S bilities - $25,000.00. jj N ;ion of Depositors. S M. A. CARLISLE, Vice-President. S GEORGE JOHNSTONE, Attorney. J N ' " interest on your deposit with its 3 than a high rate and a feeling of 3 N N safe Deposit. Government super- JJ vise our Board of Directors is a 3 ervative management. 3 ? M rest on Time Deposits 3 IECT0RS: S H ler, R. L. Luther, M. A. Carlisle, M Jno. B. Fellers, W. A. Moseley, 2 C. Moseley, J. P. Bowers. J M rixxxi m 1 im i iiiil? >tTimi] 1 Sterling Goods i ? : Sterling silver, cat glass, fine | china, clocks. A fine stock | always on hand for you to > select from. - , ' Keep us in mind when want; ing anything in Jewelry or 1 [ Silverware. | Good watch work and best > eye glasses. | > If you can't come, send for 1 our catalogue or telephone your J order to us. | P. L LACeiCOTTB & CO, | JEWELERS, ! 1424 Main St., Columbia, S. C ! 'Phone 934 i riANiis anil ORGANS j At Factory Prices ( Write us at once for m | our special plan of pay~~ ments on a PIANO or fi an ORGAN. If yon buy either instrument cal through us, you get a K)6. standard make, one ing that will last a life a time. Write i , MALONE'S MUSIC HOUSE, _ COLUMBIA, S. C. For Catalogues, Terms, Etc. t DR. L. L. TOOLE Ing * ' rse 1608 Main Street, >an i t*r COLUMBIA, - - S. C. ?or PAINLESS TOOTH EXTRACTOR AND DENTIST. nt. a BEST PLATES - - - $8.00 BRIDGE WORK (per tooth) - $5.00 GOLD FILLINGS - - $1.00 up tng PAINLESS EXTRACTION 25 and 50c All dental work done at money saving prices. Sep. 5 tf ECZEMA and PILE CURE ity rnrr Knowing what it was to suffer, Ct- rnCC will give FREE OF CHARGE, di- to any afflicted a positive cure for isit Eczema, Salt Rheum, Erysipelas, Piles bhe and Skin Diseases. Instant relief. >od Don't suffer longer. Write F. W. WILLIAMS, 400 Manhattan Avenue, New York. Enclose stamp. September 12?ly > CHEAP HORSE ow 0 * me les While he had colic, but finding Dr ta* Boyd's Sure Pop Colic Cure at Derrick's )n6 tn en? i. i. j i ^ jjrug c>uore, gave it to 111m, ana soon ne al? was worth $250, as usual, nd Dr. Boyd's Colic Cure, Fever Cure, Gall Cure, Liniment for man or beast, Horse, Cattle and Poultry Powders. * All of Boyd's remedies are for sale at ~ DERRICK'S DRUG STORE, l ale Lexington, S. C. :r- July 25-ly * : . , .. . M