Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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SUM IV Summer bargains notions, shoes, hats, i we have ever shown j our summer househol* here you can find jus1 Columbia's Depa psxtcxl &sd scissoEg. Wtyttde Notes Gathered Here and There by a Dispatch Man. Court of Common Plea9 opens next Monday. Mr. Lucius Bickley is again with Derrick's Drag Store. Mr. and Mrs. Karl F. Oswald spent Snnday at Barr. Barbecue tickets printed cheap at The Dispatch job office. Messrs. Samuel Bickley and Carl A. Roof spent Friday in Columbia. Solicitor Timmermah spent Sunday at Batesburg with his family. Fishing tackles-poles, hooks and lines?at The Bazaar. Watermelons have made their appearance on this market. Rev. W. H. Hiller and Judge G. A. Derrick went to Chapin one day last week. Mr. John W. Adams, a prosperous young farmer of Leesville R. F. D. 2, is attending court. * ?TYf/vmirionf, visitors here Amviift wo this week was Mr. A. J. Bethea, private secretary to Gov. Ansel. Mr. J. L. Matthews, of the well known firm of Matthews & Bouknight, of Leesville, is a juror this week. Mr. John W. Frye, the prominentcontractor and builder, i3 a candidate for supervisor. Wanted at once?a few loads of pine wood on subscription?at the Dispatch office. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bickley spent Snnday with the latter's parents at Ethan. Prof. John D. Farr, one of the county's successful educators and a most excellent citizen, was here Monday. Mrs. W. H. Hiller and children have I returned, after a most delightful visit to relatives in North Carolina. Capt. R. L. Shuler, a candidate for the house from Brookland, was in town Monday. Messrs. Paul McDonald, E. S. Shealy and William M. Swartz, of . Columbia^ spent Sunday in town. Mr. Bernerd H. Rawl, of the government department at Washington, spent Sunday with relatives here. Mrs. A. L. Hartley and little daughter and Mrs. C. C. Yount spent Sunday at Batesburg. If you are not a subscriber to the Dispatch, call and let U9 add your name to oar list. Mr. J. V. Gunter, of the Black Creek section, i9 a candidate for County Commissioner. Not a great many people are attending court this week on account of the farmers being so very busy with their farm work. Mr. Henry W. Taylor is a candidate for County Commissioner as will be seen by reference to the announcement column. Those coming to court will please drop in and settle their dues at the Dispatch office before leaving town. Mrs. Eva Boozer, who has been quite ill for the past several days, is better to the delight of her many friends. Mr. Guss Barre ha9 returned from Clemson to spend his vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Barre. , Mr. T. C. Dominick of Chapin, one of the most progressive merchants of that town was here in attendance at court Monday. Mr. Henry D.,Boozer, of Route 4, : Lexington, was in town yesterday. Hereafter The Dispatch will be a weekly visitor to his home. Mr. J. S. Wessinger, one of the most prominent and successful merchants of Chapin, was in town on Monday. Mr. William Westmoreland, formerly of Samaria, this county, but now a prominent merchant of Augusta, Ga., was here on Monday. Mr. Jesse M. Malpass, candidate for county treasurer ana one or tne most; popular men of Batesburg, has been here this week. The time for paying town taxes expires next Saturday. Executions will be issued against all parties who fail to pay by the above date. Mr. Albert C. Jones, the very efficient and popular cashier of the Citizens Bank of Batesburg, was among the prominent visitors here this week. Mr. Cyril E. Jones, secretary and treasurer of the E. Jones Co., of Batesburg, one of the largest mercantile establishments in the State, was here on Monday. Col. John Bell Towill, of Batesburg, in whom there is no other, is again the able foreman of the grand jury. Col. Towill has many friends in Lexington who are ever glad to see the light of his benign countenance. Mr. Isaac Edwards, of Batesburg, one of the best men the county has ever known and a candidate for the HOU36 oi representatives, was snaiuiig hands with his numerous friends here on Monday. Col. and Mrs. M. D. Harman and Messrs. Ike Warner and Emanuel Hallman left Monday for Birmingham, Ala., to attend the Confederate re-union. Mr. and Mrs. Harman will visit their son, Prof. Arthur F. Harman, at New Decatur, before returning to LexiDgton. 1ER B, at our store are too m nillinery and novelties and the prices can't be i necessities. They ai ; what you need to cox rtment Store. Mr. Isaiah Hallman, who ha9 serve the people of Lexington county in t! capacity of county commissioner f< two terms, is now a candidate for s pervisor. There is not a better mi in the county than Isaiah Hallman. ? Are you thinking of buying ne harness, if so, you will find it to yo interest to see the new stock just r ceived, at Caughman & Harmar stables. The prices will do the rest Buy a metal door mat, a beautif picture, hall rack, and a lot of usef articles for your home, at Scott He drix* Furniture Store, cheap. Go and see, whether you buy or not. Barrett Jones, Esq., of Bate9bur is announced as a candidate f County Superintendent of Educatit in this issue. He is a fine young'mt and well qualified for the duties of tl office. Mr. S. Luther Smith, of Hilton, man held in the highest esteem I every citizen of Lexington county, tri oi fi r? op hio danorli^rfl TVTra Cr i VIOAIUU& JL11W V*? ? Derrick and Mrs. J. J. Bickley. Dr. P. H. Shealy left yesterday f Colombia to attend the annual co ' vontion of the State Dental associ tion. He will return the latter pa of the week. Mr. B. J. Wingard, private seer tary to Congressman Lever, arrive from Washington on Friday. He attending the commencement exe cises of the University of South Car lina this week. Prof. John D. Farr is announced ; a candidate for County Superintend ent of Education in this issue. M Fan* has very acceptably filled th position before, and is in every w? capable of looking ofter the scho interests of our county. Mr. Charlie B. Kneece, of Baxte one of the most progressive and pro perous young farmers and busine men in the county, is attending cou as a petit juror. He is the honore guest of Mr. and Mrs. D? R. Halt wanger. Mrs. W. P. Roof is able to be 01 again after having been confined i her room for several days with sic! ness. This news will be received wit sincere gladness by the many frienc of this highly beloved Christia woman. jueputy sneritr Sim J. Miller Jit been constantly on the go servic jury tickets for the past couple week visiting every section of the count] Mr. Miller reports that crops are little late, but looking well. He growing quite popular with the pe< pie and makes "a splendid officer. Our readers (should be sure t read the bank statements in th: issue. There is no county in th State that can boast of sounder banl ing institutions than Lexington, an we are proud of the showing the have made. Mr. "Walter J. McCartha, of Bate! burg, passed through town last nigl enroute to Columbia, with tw wagon loads of peaches. Mr. M< Cartha has a fine orchard and th fruit this season is plentiful. He ha a bigfarm and his crops are doin well under his close attention. Mrs.- I. V. Wessinger and sor Chalmers, attended the closing exei cises of W7inthrop College last weel at which institution Mrs. Wessinger' daughter, Miss Eunice, graduated Miss Eunice is attending the con mencement exercises of the Univers tyof South Carolina this week, wher her brother, Mr. Chalmers Wessinge] will graduate. Every home with children shoul have a box of Dr. Thornton's Easj Teether in it. A guaranteed remed for all bowel and stomach trouble i teething children. For sale by De] rick Drug Co.; or Easy-Teether Med cine Co., Hartwell, 'Ga. t ^ , Peak ITews. To the Editor of The Dispatch: We are under many obligations t the good peopie on our route for th nice eatables we have received froi them. Such kindness reminds i that our people appreciate the servic rendered them. The farmers along the route ha\ their crops in good shape. The grain crop has about all bee harvested. Oats were fairly goo< But little wheat was sown owing i the wet weather last fall. Several cost of typhoid fever is re ported in this section. Among thos reported we mention, Mr. H. Clauc Clark, Miss Annie Stuck, Miss Lizzi Counts and Mrs. Killian Stoudenmire A number of our townsmen are a tending court at Lexington. W. M. Wilson is having the hob remodeled. Mr. T. W. Amick is tt contractor. R. L. C. Pf?ak. .Tnnp Q Dr. Thornton's Easy Teether ha saved the lives of hundreds of babie and will safely carry your bat through the most trying period of i life as it is a guaranteed remedy f< Teething, Summer Diarrhoea, Flu: Indigestion, and all stomach ar bowel troubles of infants. 25 cent For sale by Derrick's Drug Co.; ( Easy-Teether Medicine Co., Hartwel Georgia. ARGAI imerous to mention. I i of all kinds, at unhea ) downed. Hammocks re all marked down loi nplete your summer ts ] in i 1 >w H^MjH or Jn Good morning! Won't 3 ae come in and see our new st; ^ Low Shoes for Ladies? is The kind we sell at $2 , you will find nicer, finer a or better made than the kind 3 a- have been getting. Tan Kid, Tan Calf and Bit ?j Kid are the most popular t is season. TI EHRLICH'S, dI } COLUMBIA,S. ^ 1 \J1 ______________________ i Wearinp Jewelry I Shows Good Taste bo ;h Wearing jewelry has nevei been more fashionable than is it is now. But, of course, the jewelry must be in style. Ours fulfills every demand a It is right in style, quality J? and in price. The stock is large and of a very wide ? range. is 1 We invite every reader oi c- I this paper to visit us while j t 1* T ? J i u in ^oiumoia. 11 you can i y I come, write us. Mail orders 3. 8 receive careful and prompt it fl attention. < I CHARLES F. SENTZ, J: I JEWELER, 's I 1439 Main, Columbia, S. C i e STATEMENT OF CONDITIO of d ' THE HOME BANE r- Located at Lexington, S, C. ^ At the Close of Business June 4, 1? r_ RESOURCES. [. Loans and Discounts ?04,124 Overdrafts. 15^ Banking House 3,50C Furniture and Fixtures 2,03S Due from Banks and Bankt-rs 7,8S(: Currency 55(1 Gold OK o Silver, Nickels and Pennies. 45$ e Checks and Cash It-ems bOC n Total ?80,132 is J ^ ^ LIABILITIES. >e uapirai srooK paia 111 91:1,uoi Surplus Fund 1, IOC Undivided Profits, less Cure rent Expenses and Taxes Paid... 932 n Individual Deposits Subject , to Check 12,816 Savings Deposits 36,198 >o Cashier's checks 3c Bills Payable 10,006 ~ Total $80,132 State of South Carolina, 'e f> County of Lexingtoi ie Befo^ me came Alfred J. Fox, Casl of the above named bank who being d I sworn, says that the above and fore ing statement is a true condition of ? bank, as shown bv the books of s 3l bank. ALFRED J. F03 IP Sworn to and subscribed before : this 8th day of June, 1908. KARL F. OSWALD, [l. s.j Notary Public for S. C (Correct Attest: JULIAN E. KAUFMANN, T 4 O -r TTTTVn 4 nrv IQ J.AC3. J. VV JLi> Ur^XYJ.^, ?9 GEO. BELL TIMMERMAN, iv Directors. 5? Barbecue. I will furnish a first class barbei id and refreshments at Lawrence Smil a* Mill, four miles south of Gilbert, ^r Saturday, June 20, 1908. Everyb 1) come and hear the speaking and mu 4w32p Martin L. Smitl IMS at Suffice it to say, that y< rd of prices. Our sumr 3, porch shades, mosqui 77. Our china and glass fblewear. Remember, Mail Orders Filled MULES We Is Z time. .00 ^SSTe k md rou of VEI time. his ^ G regon I 1113 t I 1892. I Lexi: I Capital, S I 5 per c m being comp v received. I Comme | I Ample 1 I m account wi I m Safety < ?N >08: : 05 i 50 I 00 ? i 23 I 0(- ~^"" l"""""' ; oo The Jeweler, 1637 Main St., Columbia, S. I ! 7S I 68 , ; 05 Having resumed business in Colui ; 00 bia? a cordial invitation is extendi > oo to my friends and all readers of T! Dispatch to make my store hea j 5i quarters when in the city. If you need a "WATCH ner ? 1 uly I have a good assortment. JEWELRY laid i ??? Tlio lfifpcr Hpcifme At: r>nnnl iaiu ^ fvr*? I. prices. me> SILVERWARE Sterling and the best plate. : CUT GLASS Rich designs and brilliant cul REPAIRS Watches, Jewe1^, Spectacle ? &c., fixed well and as good as ne^ Come and see me. Yours truly, :ue | W. E. A V E R Y . olv* MIMNA 511 can buy everything i: tier line of ladies' dress gc to nets and window shad sware department is the i we fill mail orders. & CO., AND eep s eep sl 1st,*?j IICLES /-Conder i 1115 HAMPTON AVENUE, COLU ngton Sayings LEXINGTON, - - S. C Surplus and Undivided Profits ent. interest paid on savings de mted semi-annually. Deposits of \ rciai accounts also given special ati facilities for handling yon? busii 11 be appreciated. deposits boxes for rent, $1.00 per ye W. P. ROOF, Presiden "jFITZIVSA! I | THREE ARi 11704 and 1706 Main i D. I WHOLESALE = ! Dry Goods, Notions, CI be Squares and Rugs, to-Wear Suit Spring and Summer Goods 1 A A ? . ? i line, -a nner selection we haar showing you, or so reasonable well selected stock of dependa ; ply your wants, and you will | here than you will find them e McCall Fashion Sheets Fre | Notice. 10c and 15c each. i I iS, For Sale?A new Davis (Dayton) sewing machine, improved drop head, cheap either for cash or on I easy payments?installment plan?a I bargain. Apply at this office. tf WANTED?Second-hand Bags and | Burlap. Any kind, any quantity, mmm ! anywhere. We pay freight. Richmond Bag Co., Richmond, Va. 34 UGH'S a summer dry goods, >ods surpass anything es constitute a part of inestin the city, and i Columbia, S. C. UADCCCI nvngtai sr a.11 the ge stock a.11 the * r* jWMPBBMBBjWWJWKHH WiWBMMMHW IriflhyEfcMM Mule Co. MBIA, S. C. 1908. I Bank, ( $27,000.00. 1 posits, interest &1.00 and over 1 tention. B less, and your B t and Cashier. # CH STORE, Street, Columbia, S. C. AND RETAIL othing, Furnishings, Art Millinery and Ready- ' 1 Is and Skirts. ready for your wants in our ve never had the pleasure of at this time. We carry a large, ble goods at all seasons to sup ind prices for goods much less lsewhere. > e and Patterns at a Moment's Barbecue Notice. I will fornish a first class barbecue and refreshments at Chapin, S. C., en first campaign day. 1908. JOHN G. A. RISTER. May 5, 190S?tf * Subscribe to The Dispatch.