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8? . K - ; * * ^ } * i THE LEXINGTON DISPATCH. H9k'.'M f%' v. **-# .<. & > * . - . I: *. : Jt Bepresentatioe Bewspaper. Bouers Lexington and the Borders of the Surrounding Bounties Like a Blanket. . v-t.4 ^ ' ." ' i |T yftT. YYYVTTT " ~~ ~~ ' LEXINGTON, S. C., WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 1907. 43~~ fci . V : , " GLOBE DRY GOODS COMPANY, 7 I? m V"; "w. H:. MOITCZ:TOIT, Tie., n^r^nsr-^o-Eie, 1 lUa?) MAIN STREET, - - _ COLUMBIA, H. <J. ^4H Solicits a Share of Your Valued Patronage. Polite and Prompt Attention. J.From Batosburg. To tile Editor of The Dispatch : The third annual meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society met with the local organization of the Batesburg Baptist church August 22. The meeting was presided over by Mrs. Alvin Etheredge, of Saluda. The ^ address of-welcome was made by Mrs. C. S. O'Neal and was responded to by Mrs. C. M. Crawford, of Saluda. There1 were in attendance over 40 delegates representing 17 Woman's Missionary Societies, 5 Young Women's Circles and 9 Sunbeam Bands. The Union was confined to the Ridge Association and shows the excellent work done by the members during the past three years, Papers were read on " various subjects by Miss E. May Padgett, Mrs. A. C. Jones and Mrs. J. Hartwell Edwards. Several others also made talks along the same line. Dr. C. E. Bnrts, of Edgefield, preached to the members of the Union and ||p$ the public generally on Wednesday night. The meeting was held in the n^w Baptist church, which has just been finished at & cost of $10,000. Mr. J. J. Rawl returned from the Northern markets Monday afternoon where he had gone to purchase his fall and winter goods. r j Mr. A. B. Cargile, of Saluda county, * ' was here 'on business Monday. Mr. 1 Cargile formerly edited the Saluda Standard. k Mr. C. H. Livingstone spent several : days last week with his father near Gilbert. I Mrs. John Bell Towill is visiting her sister, Mrs. ?. D. Blakeney at i Kershaw, S. C. Gapt. Wm. M.; Carter,, assistant cashier of the Citizens Bank, is spending his vacation at Glenn Springs. Mrs. B. W. Cronch spent Thursday, in Batesborg as th?. guest of Mrs. J. Frank Eneece. Rev, J. R. T. Maior, of Lamar. S. C., was here for a si Ort while oneday last week. Rev. W. T. Hundley, who was reeently called to the pastorate of the B&tesburg Baptist church, will begin his work October Jst^ Mr. Hundley at one time was pastor of the Johnston Baptist church in tnis State and is therefore no -stranger to our people. He has for several years past been engaged in pastorial work in Virginia. Mrs. Sarah R. Shuler has returned ? r\1o?oont. fho TTnllntP 1 WII CP |?v?woauv w VMV mvmv T? creek section in Lexington county. .Mac. parent Dreher spent one day lastweefcm Columbia on business. (2w. TEdwin F. S troth er went to Ad$3i Saturdaj?on professional busiattending the JamestowTVJBxposimon. -a Mr; jF..^Dstii Whttten left last week for New York and other north em cities to purchase his fall stock of goods. Mr. Whitten is manager of the Whitten Dry Goods Go., of this town, which is the largest establishment of its kind between Columbia r and Augusta; c * Drs. L. M. Mitchell and F. B. Gun^ ter went to tiexingfeon on business one day last week. Dr. Theodore A. Quattlebaum, who has been practicing medicine in this town for the past seven years, has moved to Graniteville. Dr. Quattlebaum is a man of Christian character and he has endeared himself to our people on account of the honorable and upright life he has lived among us. His work here in the church will be felt in the years to come. Dr. W. Price Timmerman has been appointed local surgeon by the Southern Railway company, vice Dr. Theo. A. Quattlebaum, resigned. A better selection by the company could not have been made. The county chain gang of Saluda is claying the road from the incorporated limits of Batesburg to Monetta, a distance of six miles. M. Batesburg, Aug. 7. Wessinger Items. The farmers of our section are busy pulling fodder. We regret to note that Miss Zula McCartha, daughter of Mr. Billy McCartha of near .Hilton, is now at the hospital in Columbia. Miss Bessie Wessinger, of near Hilton, is visiting her uncle, Rev. J. C. Wessinger, and other relatives and friends at Little Mountain. Mr. H. B. Wessinger spent Thursday in Columbia on business. We are sorry to hear that Mrs. Viola Harman, wife of Mr. Lonnie Harman, of Countsville, is now in Columbia at the Knowlton hospital. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wessinger, of . near Chapin, returned home this Week * ? + + Vi Ql y QAT1 1IUI1I B* UlUliUi 9 lioit VV UUVsAA. 9V11) Rev. E. L. Wessinger, in Virginia. We are glad to hear that Mr. Frank Derrick, who is now in Columbia at the hospital, is doing fine and will be home next week, if no back set. Messrs. Jnnie Ballont and HenryWise, Asby Stoodemire, Emery Stondemire, all of Chapin, spent last . week at Jamestown. They report a fine time. Mrs. Laura Caughman and daughter are visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Derrick near Hilton this week. August 24, 1907. W. Solicitor Wells. Gov. Ansel has appointed Senator Wells, of Florence, Solicitor to succeed Mr. John O. Wilson, who resigned to accept the place of Judge Pordy. i ' t Swansea Dots. To the Editor of.The Dispatch: Mr. W. T. Brooker, Jr., who is now connected with the Cordele Lumber Company, of Cordele, Ga., is at home for a week's visit. Mr. L. D. Corbitt, traveling salesman for the Tate Furniture Co., of High Point, N. C., spent Sunday in town with his parents. The Methodist pulpit was ably filled yesterday afternoon by Prof. L. B. Haynes, of Leesville college. Immediately after the sermon Mr. J. L. Haigler and Miss Annie Mae Gantt were united in marriage by Rev. W. L. Gantt. These are two of our most popular young people and tho' their marriage came as a surprise to some, it was not altogether unexpected. Thejr start onf life's journey under auspicious circumstances and we extend to them our hearty congratulations and good wishes. i i x MISS Jitnei JDrooKer reLuriieu ^caueiday from Columbia, where she spent several day9. Miss Ethel has accepted $ position with the Postal Telegraph and/Cable Co., in Columbia and will return to the city Wednesday. The barbecue furnished by Messrs. Rast and Gantt Friday, August 23rd, was a great -success.: The speakers were Prof. L. B. Haynes, of Leesville; Mr. F. K. Hyatt, of Columbia, and Mr. N. B. Wannamaker, of Sandy Run. A large crowd was present and everybody had a good time. Mr. Hayne Haigler, of Cameron, spent last week here with relatives. Mrs. D. L. Hilderbrand has gone to North for a few days. Mr A D. Martin is in town on business. Mr. E. Burnett, of Livingston, has accepted a position as salesman With theJ.\W. and R. L. Lybrand Co., here. Messrs. Lybrand have enlarged their store building by putting on a larger wing, and now they have a neat and up-to-date store in every particular. Mrs. F. M. Hodge and Mrs. P. E. Hutto were in Columbia on business last week. Tip. August 26, 1907. Sots Froa Around Peak. To the Editor of The Dispatch: Mr. Ozro Swygert is sending some time with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Swygert. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Wessinger and little daughter, Myrtle, are visiting relatives in and around Peak. Mrs. J. P. Shealy and niece, Miss Ethel Derrick, of Newberry, spent last Wednesday with, the family of Mr. W. H. Epting. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hope, of Union, are spending some time with their parents. From here they will go to B&tesburg where they will spend several days with Mrs. Hope's sister, Mrs. Dr. W. Price Timmerman. " *" 3 -"UiU iYirs. i\o^a jpeciiuiau aiiu cmiuicu are visiting relatives around Peak/ . Mrs. Geo. A'. Eargle has returned home after spending some time with her daughter, Mrs. P. C. Price, in Columbia. Mrs. Walter Eddy, of Columbia, is visiting relatives around Peak. We are sorry to note the illness of our good and efficient postmaster, Mr. J. H. Bushart, and sincerely hope to see him out again soon. Mrsl J. W. Derrick is visiting her garents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Cannon, in olumbia. Mr. Owens Chapman and two little sons spent Sunday with Mrs. Martha Haltiwanger's family. Mr. Marion Dickert, of Columbia, is visiting relatives around Pomaria and Peak. \ U. and I. Peak, Aug. 28. Solicitor Timmermaa Addressed 2000 People. Solicitor Timmerman, by special invitation, went over to Lancaster on the 22nd, and addressed the Confederate Veterans at their annual reunnf Pacfniaon^Anl VlAnao TTSlllir IUU 1ic1u au vaouv/i cv/uvwa uvuov* a uhj 2000 people were present and the old soldiers cheered Mr. Timmerman to the echo. In the evening he spoke at a public meeting at Lancaster court house under the auspices of the Jr. O. U. A. M., at which time he was received amid enthusiasm and generously applauded throughout his speech. School Will Open. The Palmetto Collegiate Institute will open on Monday, Sept. 2nd at 9 o'clock. All students, patrons and friends of the school are most cordially invited to be present at the openingexercises on Monday 'morning at the school building. Several prominent men will deliver addresses which ought to be heard by every patron, teacher and student. Let us all be there. It is desired that the school open fall, Every student who possibly can do so, ought to be sure to enter on the first day and attend every day throughout the session. The eighth and ninth grades will be taught by Principal W. E. Black, the fifth, sixth and seventh by Miss Ellen Hendrix, the third and fourth by Mrs. Bessie Black, and the first and second by Miss Mary Wingard, Mrs. Fannie Roof will have charge of the Music Department, and Miss Lucile Efird of the Elocution Department. 120?FINE TOWN f For Sale From $60 1 S All lots close to both th ! ? to Columbia. A fine iuv J your money in less than for homes. For prices ar a r*??-r\ i r AV t JA ALmcu fjm rv/Aj vr \ | Lexington, I ! Bazill Hartley Arrested On Serious Charge. 1 Bazill Hartley, a former resident of i Batesburg, was arrested here Monday by Sheriff Corley, w ho had received I instructions from the Richland sheriff 1 - " * it* n ! to be on tbe watcn oui ror tne neeing man. It is charged that Hartley's wife,had just received a check for $200 as the outcome of a lawsuit and had gone to the Carolina National bank to get the check cashed. When the money was paid over, Hartley, yvbo was with her, grabbed $185 of it and ran. It was learned plater that Hartley had taken their child, three years old, and had left the city. Mrs. Hartley had a warrant issued by Magistrate Fowles. It was learned'that Hartley had gone toward Augusta and it was soon learned that he had gotten off at Lexington and Sheriff Corley was notified. In less than five minutes after the sheriff had been informed of Hartley's being wanted under warrant, he had him under arrest at the clothing store of E. G. Dreher & Co., where he was buying a suit of clothes. Hartley was surprised and said he could not understand what it all meant;* but he later admitted that he had snatched $185 from his wife and left. The child, a little boy, was with him when he was arrested. He begged the sheriff "not to put him in the lock up,"- but to hire a team and carry him back to Columbia through the country, offering to pay all expenses of the trip. The sheriff did not accede to his wishes, however, and he was. locked up, pending the arrival of a Columbia officer. rm._ 1 * I ?? J.UU ua.bc na-b aiiiuu uccu ocuucu* ? ? f . Dr. E. J. Etheredge Declines. Mr. Editor: Please allow me space in your valuable paper to thank my friends of Lexington county for the interest they have taken in offering my name as a candidate for the House to fill the unexpired term of the late Hon. J. M. Epting. ' On account of my personal interest, and the recent business association of others, I am forced to ask that my name be withdrawn. Thanking the people for all past favors and assuring them of my appreciation, I beg to remain, very truly, E. J. ETHEREDGE. Old Soldiers' BeuriSbn at Hilton The old soldiers' reunion at Hilton on last Friday was very largely attended. Col M. D. Harman, of Lexington, made an interesting talk to the old Confeds, reciting many intering events of the war. The question of pensions was discussed and a hand primary revealed the fact that every old soldier present was in favor of all soldiers getting a pension, or none. The meeting was a representative one, nearly every company in the county having representatives there. Big; Beal Estate Sale. Our readers' attention is directed to the display advertisement of Mr. M. E. Rutland, on the first page of this edition. It will speak for itself. Mr. Rutland, ever progressive, always look ing out for those who need assistance, has some of the finest real-estate bargains to offer you in Batesburg?one of the best town's in South Carolina, on terms that should appeal to all. Real estate in Batesburg always sells at a premium and is destined to go higher in the immediate future. Write him quick and reap a "golden harvest." Dispensary Commission Closes Out Stock. Thp Sf.at.P THsnpnsarv dommission appointed by the Governor to "wind up*' the affairs of that institution, closed out all the stock on hand Monday to the Richland county dispensary board. There is nothing left now for the commissson to do, but to file their report, which will be awaited with general interest. Col. Simpson Rssigns. Col. R. W. Simpson has resigned as chairman of the board of trustees of Clemson college and Mr. Allan Johnstone, of Newberry, has been named in his stead. lis CHEHP-20 j to $225-?Good Terms. jj e proposed Trolly Car lines 8 estment, liable to Doable a year. Ideal locations fi id plat of lots, see . . . ? 3. BELL TJWIMERWIAN, $ South Carolina. | ss9sssses?es'is8s8ss?e8sses& T&e snowiton murmary. Mrs. Lonnie Harman, from near Wyse's Ferrj7, this county, is now at the infirmary of Dr. A. B. Knowlton, in Columbia, where she underwent a successful operation of a serious nature last week. Dr. Knowlton is one of the most successful and skilled surgeons in the State, and his infirmary is one of the best equipped of its kind in the country. He has a number of excellent trained nurses?all attentive, careful and kind, and patients get the very best treatment possible. Many people from Lexington county have gone to Dr. Knowlton's Infirmary and have obtained the best results. Dr^ Knowlton himself, big hearted and true, with his bright, sunny disposition, under his general supervision, with the excellent man agement, makes the infirmary all that could be expected. At an early date he will organize and build a modern and commodious hospital, hi9 present quarters being entirely inadequate to accommodate those who wish to be treated by this truly great physician and surgeon, ' + + 4 ' ? Swansea B. F. D. 2. To the Editor of The Dispatch: The farmers in this section are most, through pulling fodder and some are now beginning to pick cotton.Miss Mamie Campbell returned to her home at Columbia last week after spending several days with relatives and friends in this section. Big meeting will begin at Sharon church (better known a9 Cross Roads) on the first Sunday, September 1st. Rev. McFarland, of Columbia, is expected to help with meeting. One of Mr. Paul Shealy's daughters, of Few Brookland, is" expected to act as musician during the meeting. We hope all will arrange their business so as to attend the services. Jtror. W. 1). riiii is teaching a flourishing school at what is known as the Mack school house. He only has about eighty scholars. Prof. Hill is one of our oldest teachers. He has taught several sessions here before, has and is still giving general satisfaction. ' j. August 2u, 1907. TIls Inimitable s*Pat?' The inimitable Pat Bickley, so well known in the Fork as a noted and clever citizen of the Hilton section, was here Saturday. He is truly a 1 happy man. His farm is so productive that it is only necessary for him to farm every other year, as he harvests enough in one yeaf to supr^ his needs for two years. His fanibus prolific seed corn, too, has placed considerable for his betterment in this world. His watermelons make only one to the vine, because the growth is so rapid that the first one shoves all the balance off the vine, and they are so fine, leaving the heaviest of the Jones variety far behind. He had to call a passing neighbor the other day to assist him to get one melon in his wagon so that he might- carry it to his home. They are two heavy for shipping. Dr. Blue Mountain Joe ain't no where in the cultivation of melons. F. W. Wagoner 3s Co. Tn this isanft will hft found an adVer tisement of F. W. Wagener & Co., of Charleston. This is one of the strongest, if not the strongest, firms doing business'in South Carolina today, and are well known to the merchants and people generally throughout the State. They have made special arrangements for handling consignments of cotton and any business entrusted to their care will receive prompt and careful attention. Communicate with them. Dr. Crosson at Prosperity. Dr. D. M. Crosson, of Leesville, was the orator of the day at the survivors of Co. G, 13th S. C. Regiment, at their annual re-union at Young's Grove, near Prosperity, last Saturday. There was an immense crowd present and, it is said, the Doctor made the speech of his life and was rrrnt-m 1 tr Kt f]io r?ormlo r\f Viio H U1 lillj JL, WVi * VVl VJ Vfc AiikJ native county. Dr. Crosson is a fine orator and when he talks to old soldiers he goes into his subject with all his soul. It will be gratifying to his many Lexington friends to know that he is so well liked in his old home. \ % WHITE MAN HELD ON SERIOUS CHAS&E I Charged With Attempted Criminal Assault in Saluda. Wife's Sister The Victim. Saluda, Aug. 25.?Mike H. Mitchell, a white man about 35 years old, was lodged in iail here last night, charged with attempting to commit criminal assault upon his wife's younger sister at his home yesterday afternoon. The story of the affair as related to the sheriff'is as follows: Mitchell went to the home of his mother-in-law and stated that his wife was preparing to go out for the afternoon and wanted to see her sister hefore going. On reaching her sister's home the young lady went in and as soon as she entered Mitchell followed, closing the door behind him and locking it. Mitchell's wife and children had already gone away and this was the method employed by him to get the young lady to his home. Failing in his foul purpose he unlocked the door and the young lad;vr went home and reported the affair. It is stated that Mitchell followed her part of the way, begging her not to tell it and threatening to kill her if she did. As soon as the affair became known aruieu men appearea ana iron dip or a serious nature wa9 feared and it is probable that they would have taken the law into their own hands if Mitchell had been found. The sheriff foipid him near hi9 father's home and took him into custody. Mitchell denies the whole affair. The young lady is held in the highest esteem by the people in that community. Mitchell is a son of Mr. John P. Mitchell, one of the most substanital a9 well as one of the most highly esteemed men of this county. The social standing of the* two families involved makes the whole affair a mo9t deplorable one.?The State. Mitchell was taken to the penitentiary Monday for safe-keeping, the feeling against him being so intense that a lynching was feared. i For Salo. v\ ; One 5x7 photdgraph outfit in good condition. ^Apply to Lewie Hall, Lexinj?onV S. C. 3wpd : BIG REAL E I <* YOU CAN BUY THE ^ AND LOTS ON SMALL I ? TIME: ::::::: w One two-story nine room i W ItAiifiAa 1 H n avaci s\f 1 nrt/1 ^ uuuoco) JLu auco ui iauu ^ water, at f! One seven room house, v< ? house, two tenant house; J at J One two-story twelve r< J house in town, beautiful J shaded street in Batesbu J , and cold water, and sew< j) One eight room house, nic< 5 man, with waterworks a ^ Three nice new five room p town, at, each ^ Ten nice three room cottas ^ for work either in town < ? Ten fine store lots fronting 6 Hartley Street; size of 1< ^ 105 feet, at K Tourteen ideal residence lo K and Hill Street overli \ at. from \ We now have the HI !? which will open Monday, I jk tion. You can come here, J your children to school FE 5 erty with the money you > places for board and tuitio J This is an opportunity oi ? while the sun shines." 5 Yours ] M. E. Rll ? BATESBURC, SwVWVWWW! Gilbert ETews. i The past week has been most unfaj vorable for gathering fodder?some ! has been housed in a damaged condition. Cotton is opening rapidly and picking will be general in a few days. \ We are glad to state that the rumor of Mr. Mundy's little boy'3 being drowned was untrue. The little fellow had mistaken the road home and 1 wandered off in a different direction. Mr. David Hall, formerly of this I place but rscently of Honea Path, j was buried here last Sunday, the 18th. ; A most, PVffllpnt fmmrjil r?iaf>rmrc<=? i was delivered by Rev. S. R.? Ba9s, pastor of the Baptist church at New Brookland. A large congregation assembled to pay their last respects to | the departed." An aged father, sevi eral brothers and sisters, a heartbroken wife with two sweet little daughters?one a mere babe?besides a host of other relatives and friends to mourn the death of this young man I who had 90 fully given himself to the : preaching of the Gospel and expected soon to take Theological training in the St. Louis seminary, j Among the sick we note. Mrs. Ballentine and son, Johnnie, Mrs., J.' R. W. S.ease, Mrs. Clamp, Mrs. Reuben Harman, and Mr. Graham. S. ? - Mr: ^pd Mrs. T. E. Campbell, who ' have befcn spending several months at the Jamestown exposition, where Mr. Camjjfel was employed on the i buildings^mye returned. Mr. Campj bell can teS^^aa all you "want to know about Jamestown," and the sights that are to be seen at the big i show. : . Prof. W. E. Derrick, of Hilton, has been elected principal of the CameVon Graded school in Orangeburg county, | and will leave for that place in about ; two weeks. Prof. Derrick is one of the brightest young men in the county : and no doubt will give satisfaction in ; his new field. He spent yesterday in | Lexington. .1 ! Rev. J. R.'T. Major, who is pleasantly remembered by the people of | this county, he having been a member | of the County Board of Education ! until last year when he decided to I join the Methodist conference and | was sent to serve the people of the Darlington circuit, was here'; last Wednesday. It is needless to add that all were delighted to see him. b'fa | i FOLLOWING HOUSES ^ / )AVMrMTS ATVTTI T.nTfftt a . UL Jk A M JLkdkV A/ V V esidence, with four tenant # with fine spring of mineral ^ $8,000. ? *ry convenient to school ^ s and 13 acres of land, 4r $5,000. r Dom residence, the finest ? Lly situated on the best K irg with waterworks, hot J jrage, at $7,500. K ely situated for a business J ind sewerage, at $2,500. J cottages in the heart of ^ $1,500. J s^es, conveniently situated ? jr at the cotton mill, $650. # r r\~n T? n +1 onrl A Troniifl on/1 ^ j WU AVUUUUU 1AI VJlttV (UIU \ 5ts, 25 feet and 6 inches by ^ $1,000. ? ts on Summerland Avenue J joking the whole town, C $200 up to $300. J GH SCHOOL established, V Sep. 2nd, with FREE tui- V buy your property, send J, iEE, and pay for the propwould pay out at other V f a life time, so "make hay J For Business, ^ ITLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA. ? {wwvwwvwS