The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, December 04, 1907, Image 1
I THE LEXINGTON DISPATCH.
J||S & Representative Reurspaper. Boners Lexington and the Borders of the Surrounding Bounties Lihe a Blanhet.
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THEHOt
'I LEXINi
Wtc Stronger than ever.
.' "1 |??afely care for your mon
i-nomes. It might be bur]
When it is in
THE HOME Bi
* W Ask about the saving
B -will grow there.
Save Your R
, | ing at the
gHns Is Your Opportunity to
2^5 Sain Valuable Knewlsdga
Bn'order to show oar friends and
B tomers the true merits of The
Beat Majestic Range, we have Dejfedtoholda
Cooking Demonstra^
9^9Bo,?at oar store, one week only?
D?e. 8th to 14th, 1907.
|i During this exhibition, we will
a Great Majestic Range in
jfl^Hbration, and a man from the facTJBBy
to explain every detail of this
pgr Ifponderful range.
Wetake this opportunity of exading
yon a special invitation, and
will only call, we will conHBooe
yon that it is money in your
' W*6* to inyest m a Great Majestic
pome if you intend to bi
coffee and biscuits.
ilolman-Cullu
BATES!
"A Wolf a
%, A healthy, robust sa
wolf from the door."
':M4; many of the evils v
. small incomes. How
^ keep a savings accon
your coming.
Jjitizens Bank
Batesbi
i. H. TIMMERMAN, Prea
U. X. GUNTEf
Conference Appointments.
-* The Methodist Conference of Soutl
m arolina adjourned at Gaffney Mon
f?*ay night, after one of the most in
fjf creating sessions ever held. Numei
v... us changes were made, but we onl;
f ive those of interest directly to on
eople: Rev. A. J. Cauthan, wh
erved at BateBborg last year, wa
aade Presiding Elder of the Andersoi
k , district; J. M. Law son. West End
I, ; .Anderson; M. W. Hook, Bethel
I Charleston district; J. S. Beasley
atesbmg; H. W. Baves, Washing
Street, Colombia; A. N. Branson
fAin Sfcrfipt. Hnlnmhia! P. R. frimin
r aed, Greene Street, Columbia; L. ?
^edenbaugb, Granby, Columbia; J
1. McCain, New Brookland; O. N
*>untxee, Gilbert; J. N. Brabham
jeesville; A. S. Leslie, Lexington
C. Holley, Lexington Fork; I). R
toof, Wagener; F. S. Hook, Cheraw
> r/ . R. 7. Major, Darlington circuit
' t >. W. Duke, Springfield; S. D.Bailey
* lickory Grove; C. C. Derrick, Blacks
?urg; I. N. Stone, Gaffney, Lime
UAv, tone Street; J. M. Steadman, St
W teorge.
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solicits a snare
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Thoroughly prepared to
ey. Don't leave it in your
ued or stolen.
INK?IT IS SAFE.
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Money by BuyRight
Time
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During this week only, we will
give absolutely free with every
Great Majestic Range sold, one
handsome set of ware. This ware
cannot be bought for a cent less than
$7.50, ahd if bought piece at a time
will easily cost $10.00.
If you are in need of a range in
the near future, this is your opportunity
to not only* save $10.00, but
get the best range that can be made.
We earnestly request that you see
this ware; it will be on exhibition,
at our store and costs nothing to see.
This ware will be given during
exhibition week only.
a i
uy or not. Have a cup of
Remember the date.
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XTEG, S. C.
it the Door"
rings account "keeps the
It is a barrier against
rhich beset people with
is it with you ? Do you
mt? This bank'awaits
of Batesburg,
irg, S. C.
tidenf,
I, Vice-President,
A. C. JONES, Cashier.
Saiosday.
Monday was sale9day and a large
h crowd of anxious buyers were in town,
t- The property sold brought fair prices,
i- The clerk made the following 9ales:
The B. F. Gardner place, 140 acres,
y to Arty G. Geiger for $500.
r Messrs. Wm. D. Melton and W. G.
o Beiser bought the Frank and Wolfe
s land, 1,096 acres, for $500.
a The Koon land, 198 acres, partition,
i, was bought by J. EL, J. W., J. L.,
i, and Geo. C. Koon for $950.
, The Nates tract, 19 acres in Lower
Fork, was bought by Mrs. Nannie H.
i, Younginer for $260.
? Sam'l B. George bought lots 1 and 2
i. of the Maj. Meetze property, for $650
. and $320 respectively. T. *H. Caugh- !
. man boueht lot 3. of the same pstatp. !
, for $200. "
; Charlie L. Meetze bought the Ervin
Son place, 123 acres, for ?600.
; Other real estate was offered but
; not sold, Several mules and wagons
, were offered, but was bid in by the
- owners.
Everything for the children at Harman'e
Bazaar.
LOBE DRY I
M03STCCETC
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! of Your Valued
Tfcira wees gut.
With the pleasant thought of n
ing and enjoying the generous h
tality of our friends in .the Fork,
left home early Tuesday morning
gay as a lark," and, after dri
seven miles to Wyse Feny, ima
our disappointment then in not t
able to cross on account of the
river?. We had to return to F
dence church, where we took
River road fpr Dreher's Ferry. ]
we met the treasurer and hi9 as
ant, Mr. Elzie Long, and driving
extra distance through mud
water, we arrived at the progrei
-and growing town of Chapin, on
C. N. & L. railroad, about 12 o'cl
and found a-large crowd, as u
waiting for us. The treasurer
kept busy up to his closing hour,
people paying their taxe9 fairly 1
Chapin is a good business centre
the merchants and business men
erally seem to work in harmony
each other, without which no 1
can grow. We were pleased to
our friend, J. S. Boozer, erectir
nice brick building near his old st
fronting the railroad and next to
new bank building; Mr. Boozer
fill his new building, when complt
with an UD-to-date stock of gc
Mr. C. P. Robinson, who has, peri
done more toward the upbuilding
Chapin than anyone else, carries
elegant line of merchandise and
trade extends for many miles.
J. S. Wessinger, known the cou
oyer for hi9 honest, square dealin
considered the "Old Reliable "
chant," carries a large stock
goods and enjoys his share of pat
age; while Messrs. Frick & I
"stand in" with every one and t
trade is extensive. The 9tyle of
firm was formerly Frick & Soli,
since the death of the father the
iness is conducted by Messrs. P.
Frick & Brother. Derrick & Deri
seems to be enjoying a good trad*
well as W. B. Williams, who is
the popular postmaster. Count*
Stoudemeyer, a new firm, carrie
well selected stock and their trad
growing. Col. J. H. Frick is pro]
tor of the drug store,'but has a p
macist to roll the pills, while the
is busily engaged with his exten
law practice. He has the confidi
of his people and is deservedly p
lar. The Bank of Chapin is con
iently arranged and up-to-date in
ery particular. Mr. J. F. Honey
is the popular, efficient and ever
commodating cashier, and is a gei
onaa of pleasing and charming
sonality. The business of the baz
grctduaily growing and in the co
of ey^hts will be one of the lar
patronized banks in the county,
will fill a long-felt want in that
tion. The school, under the p
cient management of Prof. J. D. J
and Miss Blanche Kyzer, assist
has a large attend nee. Prof. ]
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auu imuH x?.yaer aio uuun pupuiai <
the people and the school cannot 1
bat continue to grow.y
Night found us comfortably situj
in the attractive home of Mr.
Shealy, who proved to be a most
cellent host. "Ike" is a model U
er, besides he is largely engaged
milling. He has fine stock, ftill c]
having harvested the largest <
crop of his life the present year.
Our next point was Peak, when
found a large crowd awaiting our
rival. The treasurer handed out
ceipts to "beat the band," while
editor received a few cart wheel'
keep the "ball a rolling." Everyb
was happy, and contented, seemi]
so at least. The merchants Me*
W. H. Suber, A. E. Eargle and 01
man & Derrick were all busy. TJ
firms all carry large stocks of gen
merchandise and enjoy the confidt
of the trade. Mrs. Bushardtfaithful
and devoted wife of Mr. J
Bushardt, who some time since
ceived a severe paralytic stroke f
whinh Via Vina nnt vpfc rannvarftd RT
still confined to his bed?attend!
the duties of postmaster with s;
faction and dispatch. Mr. M
Bushardt is the obliging railroad
express agent and fills the posi
with satisfaction and ability, both
the company and the people. Ho
are in great demand at Peak
some of the property owners w<
find it to be a paying investmen
they would build a number of ho
for rent; besides the town w<
grow in point of numbers. ]
Stuck keeps one of the best hoteli
the road; the beds are comfort
and tidy; the table fare is of the c
It was our pleasure to again n
Miss Cora Lee Whittle, who is oni
the brightest and most highly
tured young lady teachers in
State. She is principal of the sch
and that this is the second yeai
which she has taught here, is ar
proof that she is giving satisfact
Miss Whittle is highly entertaii
and enjoys the love, esteem and <
fidence of the entire commur
Such a yo'ing woman is an honoi
the profession and to South Carol
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jlis uue time we urove mw tut; u
of Hilton. Here we found our yo
friend, Johnnie Greene Hiller
"happy as a big sunflower" and
ceiving a large mercantile tr;
Those who came to meet us \
served promptly and they went t
way rejoicing in the happy thoi
of having paid their taxes for ano
y est.
We spent the night most pleasa:
with our old friend, Mr. S. L. Sm
ROODS GOMFAN
DltfF, TIB-.
Patronage. Polite and Pro
"Jack" OaTiffkman Captured.
aeet- "Jack" Caughman, colored, who it
ospi- is alleged, shot Mr. John Bicklpy, of
we the Dutch Fork, a few weeks ago and
; "as for whom there was a standing reving
ward of $100, was lodged in jail yesgine
terday afternoon by Mr. A. A. Singling
ley, of Prosperity, at whose hoase he
high went and for whom he worked for
rovi- several years. He denies shooting
the Mr. Bickley, but admitted yesterday
Eere afternoon that he wa9 in a few feet
ssist- of him when the shot was fired from
the behind. Caughman is a negro of orand
dinary intelligence and dosen't eeem
3sive to be worried over his predicament,
the Chal Stoudemire, a pal of Caughock,
man's, who was jailed #just a week
3ual, ago, and who attempted to assault
was Mrs. Bickley at the same time her
the husband was shot, don't have much i
well. to say, and although he confessed to
and the whole crime when first lodged in
gen- jail, he now denies any knowledge of
with the affair, and is sullen. He is a r
x>wn mulatto, while his partner - is of a
see more "shady" color. ,
ig a ? =s ;
and, while Treasurer Shealy stopped with t
the his uncle,Mr. Joe Eargle. The night's i
will rest was good and these clever people j
ited, seemed glad that we came and we l
>ods. were more than glad to be with them, t
laps, At White Rock there was a large f
I of turnout of taxpayers and the treas- c
\ an urer turned them away rapidly. The i
his editor was not forgotten by these j
Mr. good people. The store of our friends, <
ntry i Richardson & Richardson, is well g
g? is j stocked in every department. They >]
Mer- i have been buying buggies and wag- f
of | ons by the car load, and selling them l
iron- at low prices. Their trade in the
'rick general mercantile line is extensive. 1
jbeir Our friend, J. Belton Shealy, still car- \
this pies a large and well selected stock of g
but merchandise and is universally popu- ?
bus- lar. It was our happy privilege to l
M. enjoy a picnic dinner with the con iek,
gregation of Rev. Haigler, who is not a
3, as only popular with the members of his f
also denomination, but with the people
3 & generally. The dinner, prepared by I
is a the good ladies of the community, r
e is Was fit for a King, and we were s
arie- truly thankful that we were so fortu- r
har- nate as to spend Thanksgiving among ^
Col. such kind and generous people,
isive Our time being up we drove to Bal- a
*nce lentine. At this point the people did jj
opu- not come out in as large numbers as ^
ven- usual, but Treasurer Shealy was kept t
ev- fairly busy during the afternoon. s
cutt We drove to Irmo, where we spent g
ac- the night pleasantly with Mr. Jno.
itle- w. Hook and family, where it is al- (
per- ways a pleasure for us to stop. John
lk is is still the popular railroad and ex- i
urse press agent, also the telegraph operagest
tor. He is engaged in the mercantile a
and business and has a very large trade,
sec- Messrs. Lorick & Lorick, general j
rofl- merchants, also have a fine stock,and
Farr enjoy a good trade. Mr. L. S. Maant,
thias, general merchant and cotton
Farr buyer, is a man of sound business
with judgment and has the confidence of
help the people far and near. Mr. Wallace
Lorick is also running a nice e
ited business and is doing well. Mr. Gus /]
Ike Mathias is the faithful and obliging p
ex- postmaster. Irmo is a fair business j
irm- centre and a large amount of busily
in ness is transacted there. ^
rfbs, At 2. p. m., sharp, we were home- j
iorn ward bound, happy and free from A
care. Our horses seemed equally as ]
5 we anxious as we were to reach our dear rj
ar- homes, and soon we pulled into Lex- <
re- ington, truly glad that another trip ^
the over the county was ended.
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COLUMBIA, H. C
mpt Attention.
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Mistrial in Williams Case.
Rufus Williams will again have to
je tried for the alleged assault and
obbery of Mrs. Sallie Gibson in San
Amtonia, Texas, some months ago,
ihe jury in his case failing to agree
ifcer deliberating for two days and
}hree nights. The jury stood eleven
'or acquittal-and one for conviction.
It is probable that William's attorieys
wil^ask for bail, which will be
granted.
The nature of the case has been reported
in these columns before, and a
eview now is hardly necessary. Mrs.
Gibson's testimony'was not asdamagng
to Williams as it wa3 thought,
vhieh put a different light on the
sase.
Williams cannot again be tried be:ore
January.
Swansea 2Tews.
ro the editor of The Dispatch:
Little Boynton Johnson, the four
rear old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. L.
Johnson, died at the Columbia Hospital
last Monday afternoon. The little
ellow had been sick only four days
md was carried to the hospital as the
lope of obtaining relief for him. All
hat medidal skill could do was done
or the little sufferer, but Jesus had
jailed him to be with the angels. On^
[Tuesday afternoon the remains of the
>eautiful boy were laid to rest in the
Swansea cemetery amid a large asemblage
of sympathizing friends.
Che grief-stricken parents have many
riends who share their sorrow, for
ittle Boynton was a great favorite.
Mrs. W. T. Brooker accompanied by
ler daughter Mrs. Simpson, of Norvay,
attended the Woman's Missiontry
Union auxiliary to the Baptist 1
state Convention, which met in Coumbia
last week.
Miss Minnie Johnson spent a day
tnd night in Columbia last week with
riends. ^ Mr.
Fred Rast has purchas? Mr. W.
I. Hildebrand's cosy houS^in the
esidence portion of town and will
oon occupy it. Mr. Hildebrand's
notber, who lived with him, will live
vith her daughters at North.
Quite a number of improvements
ire taking place in our growing town,
dr. R. L. Lybrand has commenced
?ork on a handsome dwelling, near
he railroad, and rumor has it that
iome of our young men will soon befin
work on their dwellings.
Dr. L. C. Brooker spent Thursday in
Columbia
Mr. C. J. Rucker was also a visitor
n the Capital city last week.
Miss 01 lie Martin has been spending
i few weeks with relatives in Columbia.
Our popular teachers, Misses Etclia
Duckett and Ara Stacy, paid a flying
isit to Columbia last week.
Nov. 23. Tip.
. Thanksgiving Exercises.
Very appropriate Thanksgiving ex rcises
were held at the Institute la9t
[Thursday. Recitations, dialogues,
itc., by the pupils was greatly enoved
by those present.
Immediately after the exercises the
eacher9 and students marched to the
mtheran church, where a union serriee
was conducted by Revs. W. H.
Siller, W. D. Quick and W. L. Keel.
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^uick in his usual strong and impressve
manner.
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room for our Big Hardwar*
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UO, we Will UJLLC1 sumc Ojjc
Robes, Whips, Sfudebaker a
)f the above for rock botton
with 8 per cent, interest,
ggy or wagon for Xmas an
3 also have the best car of
antucky Horses and Myles
n this section for a long tin
IAM has charge of the stocl
e to come to see us before v
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The Certificates.
Considerable "kick" has been made
by people all over the county because
Treasurer Shealy will not accep clearing
house certificates for taxes. Some
o1 the county treasurers in the State
nave been accepting them for taxes,
but when it comes to the test it will
be seen that Lexington's treasurer
has been acting thoroughly in accordance
with the law in reference to collecting
taxes; and, furthermore, it
would be nonsense for the treasurer
to accept money that would not be
accepted by the State Treasurer.
Section 7 of the statutes governing
the collection of taxes, says:
"That all taxes assessed and payable
under this Act shall be paid in
the following kinds of funds, and no
other: Gold and silver coin, United
States currency, national bank note3
and coupons which shall become due
and payable during 1907 on the consolidated
bonds known as Brown
Bonds, and the bonds of this State,
known as Blue Bonds, and any other
State bonds which may be issued by
authority of an Act of the General
Assembly, the coupons of which are
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uy suuji Aut raauc receivaoie lor,
taxes: Provided, however, That jurycertificates
and per diem of State
witnesses in the Circuit Court and all
County claims which have been apapproved,
and certificates issued by
the County Board of Commissioners,
shall be receivable for County taxes,
not including school taxes."
So, it would appear from the above
section that the treasurer has only
been following the law. But if the
State will'accept the "white money"
from the treasurers why, then, Mr.
Shealy will gladly accept them too.
* There should be no earthly reason
under the sun, that we can see, why '
the State will not accept the certifiofoa
rpViOTT nun no vr nIT cuUnioa
vwbvw* AUVJ vwu vj.i caiai igo auu
a number of claims with them, but at
the same time the interest on the
bonds cannot be paid in certificates.
After all, there has been no room for
critizing the treasurer. He has done
his duty and had it not been for the
issuance of these scripts by the banks
the whole South would have been in
the worst condition it has ever been
in, so far as the money question is
concerned.
It might be well, however, for the
holders of these scripts to bear in
mind that they will be "no good"
after the 1st. of March, 1908, when
the banks will redeem every certificate
issued. Our people should not
hesitate to receive and use this money.
It is perfectly good and certainly
meets the demand for money.
Death of Sirs. 3. A. Spann.
Mrs. H. A. Spann, the beloved and
faithful wife of Mr. Henry A. Spann,
died at her home near Leesville Saturday
night after a long and severe
illness.
Mrs. Spann was a woman of high
Christian character and the announcement
of her death will be received
with genuine sorrow by her many
friends here where she was well and
favorably known.
Her remains were laid to rest at
Concord church, near her late home,
on Monday afternoon in the presence
of a large congregation cf sorrowing
relatives and friends. She leaves a
bereft husband and several children
to mourn her death.
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