Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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" X:-; ' ' : ' I r THE LEXINGTON DISPATCH. . 1 ? Nepteaentatixre Newspaper. Sowers fcextogtofi and . the 'Borders-of the Surrounding Sountias Lihe a Nlanhet. VftT YYYVTTT ~~ LEXINGTON, S. C, ^DpiSDAY, JANUARY 1, 1908. sT , v fa* mm Jit* s|g|||? Swansea. Notes. ' To the Editor of The Dispatch ; The^ holiday have passed*^ very . ^Swea Pearle Felder, Annie and V; Dollle Weeks, of Elloree, are the very sttxactfa*visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. 3. J. Derrick.. laB&ilKjto Kate Pooser, of Augusta, is visiting relatives in town. Mr. L. DTCorbetfc, who is now located in Augusta, visited his parents MissSallie Courtney, who teaches & Prescott, is at home for a fort" night's holiday. 1 . Jar. W. H. Witt left Friday afternoon for & ten days' business trip to i.. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Haigler have : , gone for a viwt to relatives in Bates - < Lmm QalnPo .nit Pamamn \ j are visiting Miss Bessie Winham at ?. - Mrs. E. 0. limmer's. L Miss QUive Smith spent Wednesday ft and Thursday with her parents here. m Mrs. A. C. Reynolds and Miss Alma K Smith have gone to the up country K > tea short visit. , K Mr. C. L. Bast has returned from a E? visit to relatives in Orangeburg. Jr ffr. H, E. YartXoug^of Colum\ * hia, spent to-day in town. # Mrs.rG. H. Corbitt entertained at dinner Friday; in honor of Miss Sallie Courtney, it being he* birthday. The rifcowi* Uiaaoa Snllio Pnnrfcnflv ^li?r. L. H- Witt, of North, moved ^ here last week and Will enter into IEtel Hail and son, Erskine, from North, a few days here with > ^ * Tip. u tai^^ of set IT THE HE! Columbi and High G-radeFurn: ? ishingsnot to be su: South. Beautiful S pParlor,.Hall, Library, ' in Circasaan Walnut. ? hogany, Bird's Bye J Weathered and G-olde Odd pieces in Hon; ers, Cellaretts, Smok< Stands, Clocks, Pedes nres, Plate Backs, Bu Exclusive agents Cross Sanitary Felt M Q-o Carts. All Ooods marked , One Low Price to eve No misrepresents V?rai?iT ortinla omorari+ J?l V OAtJf Wi VAVAV gMWAWMUV Tag can boy cheap For ' le cater only te trade \r' ^ - i ^ waol ninnnu u Um-ffl 1409 fi] T77V S, iea<) MAIN NTREK O-li-Ii. _ OL... ouiiuiu) t* ouaic :'b- ' <3*) ' . , i ' \ . . Sopsor-lCorrelL A marriage of much interest to Lexington^pecuwe was that of Miss Mamie Boozer andMr. Howell Morrell, Which . occurred in Oolnmbia last week. We copy from The State: "At the residence of Mr. A. M. Boozer, No. 1802 Hampton Avenue, a 'j very pretty home wedding was solemnized Thursday afternoon, when bis I eldest daughter, Mamie, was married to Mr. Howell Morrell, of Horrell , Hill. Rev. W. W. Daniel, D. D., president of Columbia College, of which the bride is a graduate, performed the ceremony* and only a small gathering of relatives and* friends witnessed the impressive service. The rooms were tastefully decorated In Christmas greens, palms and ferns. The bride's two sisters played the wedding march on piano and violin. M* otiJ MW Mnnwiil are* . onpririinp a UU.4 mm 0 ? part of their honeymoon in Honda ' and on their return will live, at the groom's home, in Horrell Hill, The bride is a popular add much admired young woman and will be missed in 'Colombia bv a large circle of friends. Mr. Morrell? a well known citizen of the county, formerly a very useful teacher, and is a/ member of the honse of representatives.", I . "" 1. Dr. D. S. Boyd i& Trouble. Dr. D. B. Boyd, the noted horse doctor of Columbia and widely known thooghoot the country as a great horse trainer is in serious trouble, so v it seems by a report in the Columbia ^ State" of Monday. vIt is claimed that he has too many wives, wife No. 2 now being in Columbia, where she : has bad a warrant issued for the doc- 1 tor's areest^Sfoe^charges ^him^rith bempS||^^^?amman he is now living taw hp also has two wives and several children now living. i Boyd, it will be remfmbered, man- : ufacfcured horse and ^qttle ipedicine < . for many years. He gained, and for; ? awhile, was sole owner of "King. Pharaoh," the pony Said fca be worth < ^00,000. Boyd is at present out of i ?? i OF QUALITY | STORE OF IILLEB CO. - ' . ia. S. C. ' o nAllan+i /^-PTVdTvn a v/v/uc/v> uxv/jjk wx xuuvii uuu iture and House Furnrpassed in the entire luits for Bed Room, Den and Dining Room, Dull and Polished MaMaple, Early English, sn Oak. se Desks,Tables, Rock3rs' Tables, Magazine tals, Tabouretts, Pictgs, Etc. ' ' ! ! for the Famous Red ; Cattress, and Whitney ; in Plain Figures and rybody. Ltions in this Store, eed as represented. V ? niture anywhere. who High Class FURNITURE. in I rn on \\lLul ou. COLUMBIA, S. C. LOBE BBT BO . MOIItf CZKZTCO* !TV - ' - - . of Your Valued Pat (.001) J %A^AAAAAAAA( Begin 4he New Year i count with this Bank^ wh perfectly safe and where Interest calculated Js October.. \)' With best wishes for a prosperous New year. THE HOW i LEXING'j 1 JULIAN E. KAUFMANNi ALFRE President. Turner-Sooffill. ' A marriage which called forth many Bincere congratulations on account of the very wide popularity of the ; contracting parties, occurred in Columbia last Thursday, wheh Miss Sallie Turner became the happy and lovely < bride of Mr. John W. Scoffill of Mellon, this county. The State reports the Happy nupciais inis wise: "An interesting wedding of Christmas week was that of Miss Sallie Turner to Mr. John W. Scoffill, solemnized at 2 o'clock on Thursday afternoon at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. S. A. Turner, No. 2006 Taylor street. Bev. Dukes, the^ groom's pastor, performed the ceremony and Mrs. W. P. Swygert played the wedding march and accompanied the impressive words of the marriage" service with sweet, soft strains/of music. The rooms were beautifully, decorated in green and White and < there were gathered the two families of the young couple and a Intimate friends. The bride's- wedding gown was of cream Japanese:1 silk with appliqued embroiders mid her traveling costume was a smart suit of garnet broadeloth. The couple left at 3:30 for their home nearPeiion, where Mr. Scoflhll has a very ? large plantation, being one of the5 most successful young planters of that- section. The yoxfag bride hasi for a number of years been the efficient and attractive head of the women's suit department at Mimnaugh's store and she has scojres of friends in Columbia. They were the recipients of a great Dumber of handsome wedding presents." Pelioa Eappaaiags. To the Editor of The Dispatch: Prof. C. W. Stucky ' has returned^ : after spending the holidays with his parents and other relatives at McBee, O Mrs. J. Perry Rish has been ill, but is reported much better. Mr. W. Sherman Lucas "will soon move into his new residence on his father's old place. Mr. John D.. Shumpert has bought a lot in this place from Mr. Rufus Hall. A Christmas tree and appropriate exercises were( held at St. John's church the day after Christmas. The stockholders of the Bank of Pelionmet a few days ago and elected thd following officers: Howard Caldwell, president; D. F. Shumpert, vice-president; A. M. Hut-to, secretary; Dilliard, cashier. Mr. J. E. Haltiwanger, of the Dutch Fork, is visiting his nephew, Mr. J. D. Haltiwanger. R. L. C, Pelion, Dec. 30. It Does The Business. Mr. E. E. Chamberlain, of Clinton, Maine, says of Bucklen's Arnica Salve. "It does the business; I have used it for *1 . 3 fx t x1_ TT -5 * X_ J* piles ana it curea mem. ueea it ior chapped hands and it cured them. Applied it to an old sore and it healed it without leaving a scar behind." 25c. at Kaufmann Drug Co. and Derrick's Drug Store. \' . ? Shuler-Stoudenmirs. A marriage of much prominence was that of Miss Rosaline Shuler, the second daughter of Dr. and Mrs. John linn Shuler of Selwood, and Mr. William Charles Stoudenmire of Elloree, Orangeburg county, the happy event being solemnized in St. Michael's Lutheran church on Thursday, December 26,' at high noon. The church had been beautifully and ar-" tistically decorated by the loving friends of the bride. After the ceremony a delightful dinner was served to the many invited guests at the home of the bride's parents. Mrs. Stoudenmire is a vounsr woman of many accomplishments and has a host of friends who wish her well. The groom is a prosperous young farmer and is equally as popular as his fair bride. The Dispatch wafts congratulations. Disturbed The Congregation The person who disturbed the congregation last Sunday by continually coughing is requested to buy a bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar. Derrick's Drug- Store. (IDS COIFAI r, 0TE3-. MA1T, I T>, roiittgt;* iruiJLLt? aiiu x j j|| i iBVIl'E right by opening an acere your money will be i' It i&at your command, situaty, April, July and i ' <sJ a happy Christmas and he bank, roN, s. c. D J. FOX, KARL F.OSWALD, I * Cashier. Asst. Cashier. I 1 i fi : I . i %r. Jas. Werts Found Dead.1 * Mr. Jas. Werts, a popular young man/of Leesville, was found dead or Christmas eve night at the junctioi between Batesburg and Leesville, hii head crushed and ^veral bruise* vabout the body. The exact cause of his death, wil perhaps never be known, butthemosl formidable theory is that he was \riding his bicycle along the track, as was, his custom, ana that he was struck by a passing train. Others Seenrto think he was assassinated foi the ptarpose of robbery, as one of his pockets was turned wrong side out, andfpme small change was found or the ground. Bloodhounds were car* 5ied,to the scene and every effort exhausted to find a trail, bat to up avail. Young Werts was a clerk for the L D. CullumCo., at Batesburg and re eidea at LeesvUe, going to and from nis wrrpfe mornlnc and nfarht. TTf traveled at one time, for the Norrispoqp&r J&f}.* of Cplumto, and bat Ajwwy 4rfSS3s, throughout the country who will mssanx his untimely death. He levies a wife and two small childreii.';... Dwttti of Sr. Flinn. Rev. Dr. J. VTm. Flinn, for 19 years s teacher 'in the University of South Carolina and oiie of the most promt nent South Carolinians, died at hi* home in, Columbia on Saturday aftei a short illness at the age of 63 years, Dr. Flinn was a distinguished anc honored minister of the Freabyteriai faith and his place in the church car never be filled. He is survived by a 'wife and sever al sons and daughters, His remains were carried to Charleston for burial. .1 'ffabith Moody Silled Henry Jeter. Smith Moody, a negro hailing fron Golumbia, shot and killed anothei negro by the name of Henry Jeter near Brookland on Thursday night. The parties, it is claimed, l had noi been on good terms for some time due to the fact, so Moody says, thai f Jeter was a little too intimate with Moody's wife. Moody gave himself up to Brookland police and is now resting in th< jail here. How to Avoid Appendicitis. Most victims of appendicitis are thos< who are habitually constipated. Orin< Laxative Fruit Syrup cures chronic con stipafcion by," stimulating the liver anc bowels and restores the natural actioi of the bowels. Orino Laxative Frui Syrup does not nauseate or gripe and ii mild and pleasant to take. Refuse sub stitutes. Derrick's Drug Store. damson Professor Dead. Prof. Frank Scott Shiver, head o the department of chemistry in Clemson College, died on Monday at John Hopkins hospital in Baltimore, as th< result of an operation for goitre. Death of Dr. Thorn-well. Dr. Jas. Thornwell, one of the mos prominent ministers of the Presby terian church in South Carolina, diet suddenly at his home in Fort Mill 01 Monday, the cause of death beinj neuralgia of the heart. Dr. Thorn well was 62 years of age. A Beautiful Calendar Free. The Home and Farm, the greal Southern home paper, is offering t beautiful calendar free to all who sub scribe between now and Feb. 1st This applies also to all those who take the paper in connection with The Dispatch. Send U9 25 cents and th< Home and Farm is yours for one year Remember, in addition to the papei you get a beautiful calendar, FREE. An Insidious Danger. ^ il A f* _ A _i? J une 01 tne worse ieaiures 01 Kiunej trouble is that it is ail insidious diseas< and before the victim realizes his dan ger he may have a fatal malady. Tak( Foley's Kidney Cure at the first sign o: trouble as it corrects irregularities anc prevents Bright's disease and diabetes Derrick's Drug Store. il i i aSrfaCw* rnT.TTiifmA . *a rompt Attention. ' Octobe "A Wolf i j l A healthy, robust a wolf from the door." many of the evils ? small incomes. Hov keep a savings acco your coming. Citizens Bank Batesbi , W H. TSMMERMAN, Pre I U. X. GUNTE t ; J j THE HOLMAN | ware THE HARDV FOR WHA Goods Right. tV y Right Prices r; ' . , - * Headquarte Hardware, Mechanic Tools, Crockery and Glassware, 1 Majestic Ranges, \ Bucks Stoves and Ranges, 1 I ColesComt A full line of Belting [, stock. I -r 1 Let us figuure 01 ! HOLM-ni : , (01 f * BATESB : b ____________ L * 8TOWAWAVAWVBW !ln The* > { i i 3 You may not want * for presents, but y< \ thing to your Men f j Why not si !jj One of the most a * m p a^ nvAOAt> 4*o nn bUXjr ui jijivacui;o cuj t j Call and see the N ; | __ ' THE B. . { MASONIC TEMP 3 5 Masons Feast. The installation of officers of Le ington lodge 154, A. F. M., tookpla in the lodge hall last Thursday. Aft the installation a bountiful feast w 7 enjoyed by those* present. The < 3 ficers are as follows: S. J. Leaphart, W. M.; A. J. Fo 3 S. W.; T. C. Sturkie, J. W.; See , Hendrix, Treas; O. M. Harman, Se 1 *hr. P. H. Shealv. S. D.; C. E. U pliart, J. D.; J. J. Taylor and Sa; uel B. George, Stewards; Eli L. C< ley, tiler. r 1 ' ' r istf < I it the Door" avings account "keeps the It is a barrier against which beset people with r is it with yon ? Do you ant? This bank awaits ; of Batesburg, urg, S. C. sident, R, Vice-President, A. C. JONES, Cashier. ft:, i EE -Hi HARDCompany, VARE PEOPLE T YOU, NEED. Prices Right, on Good Goods A for all kindsof . ,.)v , . r, . , / Chattanooga Plows, Saw Mills, Shingle Mills, V ; ' Engines, L. & M. Paints, ination Planters. ?all sizfcs and kinds carried in A your requirements. a liuwiu ray, URG, S. C.. I ' ' aaiwiVAWAVi^wiWkw ? 1" r $ >e Times J ^ | {' hbhhhh^H j to spend much money j du want to send some- i ( ids. : : : : j I I v' end a Book? j ! i ttractive and satisfac- ) Ld one of the cheapest \ ew Holiday Books at | ; i bbvah nn I fliUAfl UU.,| LE, COLUMBIA, S. C. [ ' I A? Jsffco&t IDisd ce From Wounds. ,er Mr. R. A. Jeffcoat, the wealthy Oras angeburg county farmer who was shot ' )f from ambush on Saturdav nirrVif Ka J ucfore Christmas while returning home, x, died from his wounds at the Columbia >tt hospital Monday morning at 9 o'clock, c; He is survived by his wife and four ?a- sons and four daughters. No arrests m- have yet been made, but new develops )r- are likely to follow.