Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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SUM IV Summer bargains i notions, shoes, hats, u we have ever shown a our summer household here you can find just r?-l 'n^oi IJOiULLLUlcL D PENCIL AND SCXSSOES. Wiyside Notes Gathered Here and There by a Dispatch Man. The county dispensary board was in. - session yesterday. f Four prisoners in jail?one white and three colored. The board of registration Was in session Monday. Mrs. Onnie Steele, of route 4, is recovering from a protracted illness: Mrs. Maggie Harm an, of Batesburg, is on a visit to relatives here. Col. J. Brooks Wingard went to Newberry Monday on legal business. Miss Gussie Barre, of Rocky Well, spent Monday in Lexington, shoppihg. Mr. G. R. Lewis, of Gilbert route 1, 1 called in and subscribed for the Dispatch Monday. Contractor T. ?. Campbell is engaged in laying sewer pipe on Upper Main street. . The treasurer's report of the town of Lexington will be published next week. Mr. N. H. Hite, of near Leesville, is announced as a candidate ior supervisor in this issue. Mr. W. B. Williams, postmaster at' Chapin, was among the prominent visitors here Saturday. Little Miss Jewell Sandel, of New Brookland, is visiting Miss Marguerite ;Dent. Capt. Geo. S. Swygert, of the Selwood section, was here on matters of business yesterday. Prof. L. E. Whittle and Mr. W. R. Lowe, candidate for the House, both of New Brookland, are in town to?ay. / Mr. and Mrs John Stewart, of Columbia, visited the former's sisters, the Misses Stewart, on Sunday last. If you want The Dispatch to reach you promptly, be sure that you get your renewals in on time. You will find hammocks and lawn swings to suit you, at right prices, at Scott Hendrix's Furniture Store. Mr. Jeff B. Amick is rebuilding his home on his lot on upper Main street. Mr. John J. Taylor is the contractor. Read the announcement of Mr. Joseph L. Amick, of t|ie Fork, for House of Representatives in this issue. Misses Caro and Ruth Efird left yesterday for Newberry, where they Will be the guests of Miss Rosalyn Summer. Mr. J. Frank Kneece, the popular and efficient postmaster at Batesburg, i attended the rural carriers' conven / tion here Saturday. Little Miss Susan Roof, an account of whose illness appeared in these colXXOM last week, is doing nicely at this writing. "Mr. T. B. Hallman, now of Montmorenci, S. C., kindly remembered us with a prompt payment of his sub scription for another year. Mr. J. P. Bodie, postmaster atLeesville, was here on Saturday attending the meeting of the rural carriers7 association. Court opons Monday morning next, and those in arrears to The Dispatch will please bring, or send their dues by a neighbor. The weather calls for refrigerators and ice cream freezers and the place to get just what you want is at Scott Hendrfx's Furniture Store. Mrs. S. E. Jeanerette has returned to her home at Georgetown after a delightful visit to her lovely and facinating young daughter, Miss Cecile Jeanerette. Mr. J. E. Fauss, a popular fireman of the Georgia railroad who has been spending sometime with his sister, Mrs. F. W. Rauch, returned to his home yesterday. Lumber is now on the ground for the erection of Dr. J. W. SandePs dm<r atnro on his lot ODDOsite Drafts7 hotel. When completed this building will add much to that portion of town. The many friends of Miss Ernestine Barre and Master M. L. Barre will be pained, to learn that they are confined to the bed with fever. V Mrs. John J. Taylor is recovering from her recent severe illness much to the satisfaction and pleasure of her many friends. Mr. John W. Hendrix, member of the Board of County Commissioners, was in town Monday and gave us a call. Hon. M. B. Edwards, ex-mayor of Batesburg and one of the most successful and progressive business men of that town, was here Monday on business. t? this isane Mr. G. A. Guisrnard. of Brookland, is announced as a candidate for the State Senate. Mr. Guignard is a resident of Brookland and one of the finest business men and financiers in the State. The Board of County Commissioners was in session Monday. They were kept busy approving claims and transacting other business incident to the affairs of the county. Mrs. M. W. Meetze, proprietress of the Kaminer Hotel, is having the building repainted on the outside. Herndon & Hollowell have the job. When finished, the Kaminer Hotel will be one of the most handsome buildings in town. I i lerous to mention. Suffi f all kinds, at unheard o Lowned. Hammocks, po all marked down low. 1 )lete your summer table 18 a fine talker and we always enjoy hi8 visits. Miss Essie Eflrd has returned home from Bate8burg to spend her vacation. She is the accomplished musical instructor of the Batesburg High schools and has been reelected for another year. Mr. T. Hayne Williams, of Bates-, burg, spent Wednesday night in Lexington. Mr. Williams is one of the most popular men in this section, he having recently moved to Batesburg from Irene. Mr. Leak, the well known nursery man from North Carolina, ha9 been spending a couple of weeks in town. His wife, son and daughter are also here. They are stopping at the Drafts Hotel, i Mr. G. A. Goodwin, member of the Board of County Commissioners and a candidate for Supervisor, was in town Monday. Mr. Goodwin says that crops around Gaston are looking well though quite small. Farmers are well up with their work and hopeful for an abundant harvest. The "Old Reliable'* H. M. Wingard is replenishing his stock of staple and fancy groceries every day. His large warehouse is now complete and he is prepared to supply your every want. The prices at H. M. Wingaid's are always right. Our readers should bear in mind that Wm. Piatt & Son, Columbia, S. C., are now offering special prices on all summer goods. Ladies' dress goods, June millinery, etc., can be found in all the latest patterns and designs at prices that will astonish it our store are too nun: lillinery and novelties o ,nd the prices can't be d L necessities. They are what you need to com]: J. Xj. I* Anient Store. WANTED?To buy every pound of beeswax in the country. We will pay the highest market price in cash afc ' The Bazaar, Lexington,S. C. Attention is directed to the notice j of the uounty isoara or .Registration published elsewhere. It is necessary for every qualified voter in the county to re-register this year. Miss Lucile Butler, the accomplished daughter of Maj. J. W. Butler, will arrive tomorrow from Due West Female College, where she has been attending school during the session just closed. Mr. D. Lep Epting, of the Pine Rid?e section, was in town Monday. Mr. Epting says that crops in the Fork are rather small, but in fine condition. The wheat crop is not so cood. but oats are fine. Mr. Eptine you. Go to their handsome store if you want bargains in merchandise. Third "Week Jurors For June Court, 1908. W Henry Lorick, Henry F Corley, John J Culler, Joe A Koon, D T Hare, Lonnie M Kyzer, Joe D Lowman, Preston S Corley, John P Able, A A Dailey, B H Barre, W C Price, D D Boozer, H F Koon, Jas E Oswald, J Willie Bickley, Sam P Shumpert, Sam D Shealy, A A Hook, H S Taylor, Geo W Smith, Elijah Hall, R H Baughmau, Jr-Fred B Pound, J P Westmoreland-Thos J Craft, Job J Chapman, , L D Cullum, D Pat Koon, J Richard Jefcoat, Noah K Gable, W T Weed, Jas L Slice, W W Watson, Davis T Weed, H H Busby. The Soil Surrey. A special to the Columbia State from Washington under date of May 29, says: The whole of South Carolina is to be "soil surveyed' * and the work will be pressed. Secretary Wilson an nounces that he has ordered the discontinuance of all soil surveys by his department throughout the country with the exception of certain arid sections of the Western!* States, the timber lands of Michigan. and the whole of South Carolina and Alabama. This announcement is of interest to the farmers of the State for the especial reason that the soil surveys are being followed by demonstrations by agricultural experts of what the various soils will produce. Obituary. Mrs. Carrie Belle Busby, nee Bouknight, was born August 20, 1883, and died May 10, 1908. Aged 24 years, 8 months and 20 days. On December 20, 1906, she was married to Mr. J. W. Busby. Their marriage life was of short duration, but they lived happily together. To them TX79Q ohnilf. fnm mAnfVta rvna ff MIW WVVMV Vf? V AiJ-VU UUO ^/igvivuo to her death a baby boy. She had not been in good health since the birth of her child, but she bore her sickness with patience. Almost her last words were that she was ready to go, and that those whom she left behind should meet her in heaven. She leaves a husband, a baby boy, father, sister, two brothers and a number of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. "Weep not, dear ones, for she is now at rest. Your loss is her everlasting gain. You can go to her in heaven if you but will. Rev. J. B. Haigler. W. C. Fogle, a young white man of Orangeburg, was arrested in Columbia on the charge of bigamy. He admitted that he had two wives. Ma Good morning! Won't you ( come in and see our new style Low Shoes for Ladies? The kind we sell at $2.00 you will find nicer, finer and better made than the kind you f have been getting. Tan Kid, Tan Calf and Black Kid are the most popular this season. EHRLICIfS, ! SK*: I COLUMBIA,S.G. flHBBUnHHHUHBHHHUHiHHBHii f Wearing Jewelry Shows Good Taste Wearing jewelry has never been more fashionable than it is now. But, of course, the jewelrv must he in stvle. i Ours fulfills every demand It is right in style, quality and in price. The stock is large and of a very wide range. We invite every reader of this paper to visit us while in Columbia. If you can't come, write us. Mail orders receive careful and prompt attention. CHARLES F. 8ENTZ, JEWELER, 1439 Main, Columbia, S. C Brief Items of News. Columbia's boat line will be kept up and probably another boat added. The election for governor of Georgia come9 off tomorrow. Mad dogs are in all sections of the State. At Trenton on Saturday a dog supposed to have been suffering from rabies bit its owner, his daughter, and then went to a neighbor's house and bit two girls. The criminal court of Columbia is now in session. The case of W. H. Sellers for killing Constable Farmer is set for trial tomorrow. Dr. J. Arthur Watson, of Batesburg, has taken his little daughter to the Pasteur Institute in Atlanta, she having been bitten or scratched by a puppy a few days ago. The dog was also carried to Atlanta for examination. Winthrop college commencement is now in full sway. The Farmers' union has issued a statement showing the total acreage of cotton planted up to May 30, to be 28,830,000 acres as compared with 31,311,000 acres in 1907. Fire destroyed the livery stables of H. C. Dyches, including 50 or 60 wagons, harness, feed, etc., causing an estimated damage of ?5,000. Ex-Senator Jas. K. Jones, of Arkansas, died suddenly of heart failure at his home in Washington on Monday. Final Discharge. This is to notify all persons that I will apply to Geo. S. Drafts, Esq., Judge of Probate for Lexington county, South Carolina, on June 30, 1908, for a final discharge as administrator of the estate of Kate S. Boatwright. Geo. M. Adams, 4w34 Administrator. Barbecue at Pelion. We will furnish a firstclass barbecue and refreshments at Pelion, on Saturday, July 4th. The candidates will be present and address the crowd. Come one, come all. Josh J. Shealy, 5w35p L. L. Gantt. w e neep a time. We keep a of VEHICL tiix Gregory-Corn 1113-1115 HAMPTON A"* I i 1892. I Lexington Sa 1 LEXINGTON, 1 Capital, Surplus and Undii 8 5 per cent, interest paid c M being computed semi-annually. A i I have a good assortment. I Spring1 and ! JEWELRY 1 line. A finer se The latest designs at popular i showing you, 01 SILVERWARE j ^e11 selectedft Sterling and the best plate. I J ^ Wan CUT GLASS here than jroil y ?1????? McCall Fasi Rich designs and brilliant cuts. __ . REPAIRS Notlce- 10c ** Watches, Jewelry, Spectacles, &c., fixed well and as good as new. For Sale?A new Come and see me. Yours truly, sewing machine, head, cheap either easy payments?in bargain. Apply at WE AVERY. WANTED?Secor a Li MILni a Burlap. Any kin *anywhere. We pa mond Bag Co., Rich m receiveu. fi Commercial accounts also g I Ample facilities for handli m account will be appreciated. m Safety deposits boxes for re: i n ciTi AVERY, "he The Jeweler, 1704 and r 1637 Main St., Columbia, S. C. W " Dry Goods, Having resumed business in Colum- w bia, a cordial invitation is extended QflliaPAC to my friends and all readers of The OljllCll Dispatch to make my store headquarters when in the city. If If you need a watch: ( BPMJBMBBHBUBBHUHBftUflnHMMMUUlBMMHMBHMBBHHIBHBHBMMMMMBBHBHi .ce it to say, that yon can buy eve f prices. Our summer line of ladie >rch shades, mosquito nets and wir Our china and glassware departm< wear. Remember, we fill mail ord .. HLJ CSr LI Orders Filled \ ' / j NAUGH'S jrything in summer dry goods, s1 dress goods surpass anything idow shades constitute a part of 3nt is the finest in the city, and .ers. : o., r!r\1nm1hiQ ft H WXClUX^/AtV) IS/* V/ . few ?1*11 tire large stock E:s all the der Mule Co. iTENUE, COLUMBIA, S. C. . ' j : LOOP, President and Cashier. I MAURICE'S (EE ARCH STORE, 706 Main Street, Columbia, S. C. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Notions, Clothing, Furnishings, Art and Rugs, Millinery and Ready- 1 i-Wear Suits and Skirts. Summer Goods ready for your wants in our lection we have never had the pleasure of so reasonable at this time. We carry a large, ock of dependable goods at all seasons to supand you will find prices for goods much less rill find them elsewhere, don Sheets Free and Patterns at a Moment's d 15c each. ' Davis (Dayton) Barbecue Notice, forPrca8h or -I will furnish a first class barbecue stallment plan-a and refreshments at Chapin, S. 0., oa this office tf fir&t campaign day, 1908. JOHN G. A. RISTER. id-hand Bags and May o, 1908?tf * d, any quantity, ? ? y freight. Rich- Subscribe to The Dispatch, mond, Va. 34 I f V i i