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The Lexington Dispatch'} ? ^ G. M. Habman, Editor arid Publisher ] D. R. Haltiwanger, Assistant Editor. ] : 1 Entered at the Post Office at Lexington, 1 S. C., as second class matter. The subscription price of the Dispatch . Is $1 a year; 50 cents for six months; 25 cents for three months? invariably cash J in advance. I CIRCULATION 2.226. ~ ] Wednesday, June 3,1908. j Senator Eflrd struck a keynote when he said in his speech before the R. F. D. carriers on Saturday that j the only way to get good roads is to ] tax the people to pay for them. He emphasized this fact and it is need- ] less to say that every one present co mcidea Wltn me popular seuawji: vxi this important question. Mr. Efird ] said that the reason he had not advo- 1 cated this plan in the Senate was be- 3 cause he thought the people were not t yet prepared to meet the tax. He said, however, that it would not be long until the present road law would i be repealed and every road the coun- ' try over worked by taxation. Good roads is Ihe paramount que9-? , tion just now, and one that interests , every taxpayer in the county. The 1 continuance of many of our rural routes depends wholly upon - the condition of the roads over which the carriers travel. It is an undisputed < fact that Lexington county i9 just as 1 able to furnish good public highways as J Richland, Aiken, Newberry, or any other county in the State, and it is j little less than a shame that they reC3ive so little attention at the hands of our people. We believe that the address of Senator Efird will be the means of awakening a deeper interest in the roads of Lexington county. About a year ago the Editor of The Dispatch chanced to visit the city market in Columbia. Last week we v again visited the market for the purpose of ascertaining how many of our Lexington county farmers dispose of their fruits, vegetables, produce, etc., in Columbia. To our utter surprise and amazement we found that fully three-fourths of the vegetables and produce thus furnished Columbians are raised by Lexington county farmers. Nearly every wagon we saw j while at the market was from this | county. j This fact alone is ample proof that c the relations between Lexington and r Columbia should be drawn closer to- * geither. We should work together ^ for the good of both, for what helps .fi one helps both. We were in hopes h that the people of this county would s soon be allowed to visit Columbia without having to pay bridge fare, thereby enabling them to reap the benefits of an ever growing and pros- <3 perous city. But what has become o of the free bridge agitation, so strong J about a year ago? The last time we heard from the proposition the politi- a cians had charge of it, and we sup- ii pose the matter has gone where the woodbine twineth. We would le 0 * cl vgiadior our Columbia contemporaries t to revive the subject so that we may ? be able to see where we are ar. | We are glad to learn that Supervisor Koon will soon move the chain- ! > gang to the Orangeburg road, leading out from Lexington to Edmunds, and on out to Gaston and Swansea. No jroads in the county needs the attention of the chaingang as do those running through the sand hills, and it is refreshing, at least, to know that they are so soon to have attention. That these roads have been neglected to a certain extent, no one will deny, and the people have had a just right to complain. When these roads have been com pleted the gang -will be sent to the j Edisto section. The roads around Pelion and across to Steadman's are to . receive attention. This is a9 it should be and we hope the movement will be pushed forward until every road in the county is put in a respectable condition. In advance of the opening of the county campaign we wish to make the statement that The Dispatch will not champion the cause of any one candidate. At the same time our columns are open to advertisers and if any candidates desire to reach the Voters through our paper they are at liberty to do so, provided they pay the regular advertising rates. We propose to give every candidate a "square deal," regardless of past or present affiliations. We are here to serve the people, and this we propose to do. When the campaign opens proper it shall be our aim to give our readers all campaign news as it appears to us. We will do this as best we can, and without fear or favor. The Dispatch is a legitimate newspaper and we reach the voters. The way and manner in which Postmaster Leaphart and the Lexington ft. F. D. carriers entertained the ] 4 visitors on Saturday was the chief :opic of conversation among the visiting brethren after the dinner had aeen served. Indeed, the entertainment was brilliant in every particular and a finer dinner could not have aeen served on any occasion. It was generally regretted by all bhe R. F. D. carriers that Congressman Lever could not be present on Saturday, as he had hoped to be. But well did Solicitor Timmerman all hi9 place, and he was the recipient af many congratulations upon the excellent address he delivered. ANNOUNCEMENTS. All announcements coming under this head will be charged for at the rate of $5.00 for each announcement. The same to run until the result of the primary. For the Senate. Recognizing the ability and fitness of Mr. G. A. Guignard, of NewBrookland, we hereby announce him as a candidate for State Senator from Lexington county wid pledge him to abide the result of the Democratic primary. Many friends. The friends of Col. G. T. Graham - ? V?iw. r. non/^iilofa f/Vt? fVio SbttA hi in niin'in juin a fauuiuww av* vuv ?www Senate and pledge him to abide the results of the Democratic primary. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the State Senate from Lexington county and I will abide by the result of the Democratic primary. W. H. Sharpe. Tor the Legislature. I hereby announce myself as a caniidate for the Legislature from Lexington county, and I will abide by the rules Governing the Democratic primary. Joseph L. Amick. William W. Hawes is hereby announced as a candidate for the House af Representatives from Lexington county and pledges himself to abide the result of the Democratic primary. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the House of Representatives from Lexington county and will abide by the result of the Democratic primary election. W. R. Lowe. J. Brooks W:.iigard is hereby announced as a candidate for the House )f Representatives of South Carolina ! :rom Lexington county, subject to the ules of the Democratic party. The friends of R. L. Shuler hereby mnounce him a candidate for the louse of Representatives and pledge lim to abide by the result of the Democratic primary election. I hereby aimonnce myself as a canlidate for the Legislature for Lexingon county, subject to the rules governv*flvn AOVQ tio nrimarr iig IliU JjgUiWXUlliV Isaac Edwards. f For Clerk of Court. We are authorized to announce Samuel 3. George as a candidate for the office if Clerk of Court at the ensuing primary election, and pledge him to abide he result thereof. 'i Upon the solicitation of many friends hereby announce myself. a candidate or the office of Clerk of Court of Lexiigton county, and will abide the reult of the Democratic primary election. Frank W. Shealy. For County Treasurer. I respectfully announce myself a canidate for the nomination for the office f Treasurer of Lexington county, subset to the rules of the Democratic prilary. J. M. Malpass. The many frieDds of Esaias L. Wingrd, recognizing his integrity and abilty and faithful services in the past, ereby announce him as a candidate for bounty Treasurer of Lexington county nd pledge liim to abide the result of tie Democratic primary. [itui inn onn j 11 Lion m U' Outfitters f or LEXINGTON, : : For Sheriff. 1 I hereby announce myself a candidate for reelection for the office of Sheriff of Lexington county, and pledge myself to abide the result of the Democratic ; primary. P. H. Corley. For Supt. of Education. A. D. Martin hereby announces himself a candidate for the office of County Superintendent of Education and will abide by the result of the ensuing primary. For County Auditor. The friends of W. D. Dent, recognizing his ability and prompt and neat work, announce him for reelection as Auditor for Lexington county, and * * * i-- -J _r pieage nim 10 aoiue me resuii> ui mc primary election. For County Supervisor. The many friends of Mr. N. H. Hite announce him as a candidate for Supervisor and pledge him to abide the result of the primary election. The many, friends of Geo. H. Koon, recognizing his valuable services as Supervisor, announce him as a candidate for reelection and pledge him to abide the result of the ensuing primary election. V James W. Shealy is hereby announced a candidate for Supervisor of Lexington j county and will abide the result of the Democratic primary. Recognizing the faithful services of G. A. Goodwin as county commissioner for two terms several years ago, his friends announce him as a candidate for Supervisor and pledge him to abide the result of the Democratic primary. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Supervisor of Lexington county subject to the rules and regulations governing the Democratic primary. Azariah Taylor. T Vio-rohv annr>nnr>p mvsftlf ft candidate for County Supervisor subject to the rules of the Democratic party. T. H. Rawl. The friends of Louis J. Langford, recognizinghisfaithfulsorvicesin the jfost, hereby announce him as a candidate for Snpervisoi o*\ Lexington connt>-, and pledge him to abide the result of the primary election. For Coroner. The friends of Belton D. Clark announce him for reelection as Coroner of Lexington county- and pledge him to abide the result of the primary election. Gilbert Hollow Lodge. Gilbert Hollow Lodge A. F. M., has been re-instkted. At a recent communication of the lodge the following j officers were elected and enstalled: | R. A. Barr, W. M.; S. G. Graham, S. j W.; F. G. Hartley, J. W.; D. E. t Hammond, Treas.; D. H. Price, S.D.; J. H. Long, J. D.D. J. and | Lewie Hallman, Stewards. Pastmasters G. T. Graham, D. T. Barre, P. I. Rawl and B. S. Mack, with a number of visiting master Masons, were present. G. T. Graham wqc Qoaict.pd hr thp othpr nastmasters in enstalling the officers. ' At the conclusion of the meeting the ladies of the brethren served ;flelicious lemonade, ice cream'and cake, which was much enjoyed. This lodge has been gone into "winter quarters" for several years and we are glad to know that it is now destined to become one of the finest lodges in the State. Barbecue. We will furnish a firstclass barbecue with refreshments at Saxe-Goaha Mills : on Saturday, July 4th. The dinner will be cooked by the well known cuists \ Emanuel Sox and Wade Corley. Theie J will be a ball game in the afternoon, < and music will be furnished by the < band to make the day pleasant. Special J attention will be given to ladies and < children. Come out and spend a pleas- < ant dav. ( Irene Brass Band. j II CLOTHES i < it itulaa?juui 4 I If yon choose your Spring ! lothes in this store you can j | s sure you're as well dressl as any man you'll see. We have all the furnishgs to go with them too? ylish Hats in the latest iapes and colors; shipment Oxfords in tans, patent athers and guu metals this eek. Neckties, Belts, Hosry and Shirts in a great iriety of patterns. One other word?We are :lling more made-to-measure aits this season than ever jfore. The best tailors and jars of experience in taking ensures have made us ex 3i*ts. Ask the man who has )iight from us and come to 5 for everything to wear. ; Ifienand Boys, : ; : S. C., THE PLACE TO BUY Your Summer Clothing, < Goods and Notions, S A I A ML_t_A. M 919 Gervais Street, near S. A. L, Street, Opposite Union! We carry a full and complete line of latest Ladies' Gents' and Children's Hats in latest blot Btraw goods. Our prices are the lowest, and w guarantee satisfaction. We want our Lexingtc or not. I CITIZENS QF Are You Gc We have every article in this line Installment, are the very lowest. We i < * giving them just what they want at pi erate what we carrv in stock, but we a: 4/ see us, you will find any kind of Furni Bed Room, Dining Room or Kitchen, you read this advertisement and be sur MMYGERT I VVIIBIV IV II ?9 *1 BHH? a 1208 Main Street, F" p" A headache p p . nervous head 1 jfajg free sample. ^ OWIHGS' DRUB STORE, 1438 * V t Alfred J, Fox, I G?e,;, Real Estate I ] and Insurance, | 932gervais LEXINGTON, - S. C. | . Heavy ?*d [ prices, and the ? ? | Produce, etc. ? ?- ?? ?< ~ ? ?i A TViie ic fV?o > !*"*> Alllg is l/AXVS 00 acres within one mile of j killed and homi One 10 horsepower boiler. > ^ee US V* One 8 horsepower engine. | One 50 saw gin. ^ ^ 1 One sh.ingle mill. ^BFtBUBBBR One grist mill. | Timber to cut 500,000 shingles. > S _ 20 j?sident lots in the town of > H LJ |||| Lexington. | llVV 30 acres good farming land in , H _ Rocky Creek. 1 y2 miles from > H j Peter's church. | H I 5 lots near Lexington Depot. > H ^ e One valuable lot in the town of > H W0 S?!l-? Lexington, S. C. [ Bl I I 12 Acres just outside incorporate ? wrlm U limits, Lexington, S. C. > H 6 Acres very near Lexington, I We Sells,c. i _ _ _ Store building and lot on Main > H M ^ ( street, Lexington, S. C. [ H House and lot in town Lexing- i H A. 1 rtsl-nA lor,^ P._r(V\m rl 1 i n C ( IU1I?2 iauu ^ v-xww* v?., v??p . i 250 acres on Southern railroad [ H lnrrmrr j 2] miles from Barr, 4 miles from > \^0UTH i Gilbert?2 buildings, good or- > H < chard. 50 acres open land. | Hj j 4 acre and three room house ? near town of Lexington. 1 acre lot?two storv building, | at Irene, S. C. ! " 11 I( FOB F^SOST'Z'. | ' One store room, one warehouse > Lexington, S. C. ? ? | b | ! Write or call to see me [ -AT- j Th THE HOME BANK, Lexington, S. C. | FO T ?C . Barbecue at Summerland. | _ , . We will furnish a firstclass barbecue | JF * 1GSH i sit Summerland Mineral Springs, be- j j j (ween Batesbnrg and I,eesville, on July liclllCI du 4th. h. P. Alewine, ! 7wS3 S. P. Alewine. j I\l0!ir ?i k Cents1 Furnishings, Dry hoes, Hats, etc., is at YOUB'S, . Depot, also at 402 1-2 Main Station, Columbia, S. C. styles in Summer Clothing, low cuts in Shoes, 3k and colors. We also carry a nice line in e take pleasure in showing our goods and >n friends to call and see us whether they buy LEXINGTON, ring to Buy , and our prices, either for Cash or take pride in serving our customers, ices that suit. It is useless to enumssure you, if you will only drop in to ture you may need for your Parlor Think of us while at home when e to call when in Columbia. HUE CO. , Columbia, S. C. s powder that will relieve sick or ache in 30 minutes. Write for \ Main Street, Columbia, S. C. 15 TTP P TOT Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Merchandise, Beef, Mutton, Pork and Sausage, STREET, COLUMBIA, S. C. Fancy Groceries always in stock at lowest highest prices paid for Beef Cattle, Country only place in the city to get strictly homee-cured meats. Home-rendered lard a specialty. diile in the city. SIER PUMPS 1 rUA I I lie UC9I via baiui IMBINC SUPPLES I DHINERY SUPPLIES I ern States Supply Co., 1 COLUMBIA, S. C. I 'l When in Columbia Call to See a onflru nwowi I e Quality Grocer, 937 GERVAIS STREET. >ur Fancy and Heavy Groceries. stock of goods always on lowest prices. Pinnacle specialty.