The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, September 09, 1908, Image 1
THE LEXINGTON DISPATCH.
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Noose off Representative*.
Isaao Bctaards. 199!
^ r J. Brooks Wingard 364;
Clerk off Court.
Samuel B. George 231;
Frank W. Shealy 222;
Treasurer.
Jesse M. Malpass 115
*' Esai&s L. Wisgsrd 339
' Supervisor.
George H. Koon 306
Lewis J. Langford 138
Cowriar Commissioner.
James Oaughman 340
- Wi;To5aod Craps 195
fj John % Sawver 155
S. Rufus Smith 215
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where payments are made by cheek. Tb
dollar that may have been paid oat throa
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JULIAN E. KAUFMANN, ALFRE
President.
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Sow tie Stats Tote Staads.
With 86,040 votes reported and
probably not over 10,000 unheard from
the State vote stands as follows:
r Senator.
. Smith 5L882
Evans 32,158
Superintendent op Education.
Swearingen 46,588
Mellichamp 37,066
Railroad Commissioner.
Canghman 42,632
Cansler 42,004
g&ra rro? aostpA i*. ^mics.
I take this opportunity to return
thanks to the Democratic Voters of
Lexington county, for the liberal support
given me in the first primary
election on August 25th. This is my
first appearance in political life, and
to be given a majority on the first
- . ballot is no small thing. I esteem it
a great honor you all have confered
> upon; me as a young man. I am Sinr
cerely Yours,
* V-.-" Joseph L. Amick.
Chapin, Sept 7.
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ere is 110 poring over books to find a
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loneys paid. Open an account and your
xi and the bookkeeper's time.
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D J. FOX, KARL F. OSWALD,
Cashier. Asst. Cashier.
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Loss By Flood Was Enormous.
_ Commissioner Watson is receiving
daily letters form those who have
been asked to send in estimates of the
damage done in South Carolina by the
recent flood. All of the estimates
made are by conservative business 1
men and farmers and therefore will
not be above the actual loss. Some of
the figures give but a faint idea of the
damage done the State. In one county i
the loss to crops is estimated at about 1
$300,000. In another the damage to 1
countv bridges alone is estimated at over
$fe5,000. Mr. Lewis W. Parker,
president of several of the Columbia ]
mills, estimates the losain pay to the
operatives at the Olympia at $2,000, at 1
Granby at ahout $2,000 and at the
Capital City mills at about $750.
As soon as all of the returns are in
Mr. Watson will compile a comprehensive
report for Mr. Bauer of the i
weather bureau, who is at work on |
similar date for the government.?The '
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When yon sell your first bale of
cotton don't forget to pay your dues
to The Dispatch. '
?ton Sayings
LEXINGTON, - - S. C
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interest paid on sayings depi
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Lities for handling your busine
appreciated.
sits boxes for rent, $1.00 per yea
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Ttro Killings In Barnwell,
Barnwell, September 7.?Special
Barnwell County has had two more
murders added to her list. On Saturday
afternoon Mr. L. F. Miles had a
fuse with a negro named Caleb Nix.
A short time afterwards Mr. Miles met
Nix and after a few words shot him
four times, each shot taking effect.
The negro died almost instantly. Miles
gave himself up to the authorities.
Nix had a large knife open in his
pocket when searched after his death.
This afternoon Mr. L. W. Dewitfc,
of Blackville, cut to death a Mr. Gruber
in his front yard. There seems to,
have been some personal matter between
the two men. Mr. Gruber
came by Mr. Dewitt's yard and after
a few words started in the gate. Mr.
Dewitt advanced in his shirt sleeves
to meet him. Gruber reached for his
nistAI and as hp did so Mr. Dewitt "
palled his pocket knife and closed in
on him. He cut Gruber about the
head and neck, almost severing it from
his body. Gruber died almost instantly.
Mr.. Dewitt gave himself up
to the sheriff immediately after the
killing. Sheriff Creech happened to
be in Blackville. Both Dewitt and
Miles are now in jail.?News and
Courier. _
Notice to Subscribers.
We want to remind our subscribers
that we have gladly run their papers
through the summer season, and now
that cotton is coming on the market
we would greatly appreciate it if you
will come forward and pay for your
paper. Our bills are coming due, and
we must have the money to meet
them. Won't you help us out.
Buggies! Buggies!
A fine line of buggies?all styles
apd prices?from the cheapest that's
good to the highest that's best. Har
Q6S3, saddles, bridles, etc., always on
band at right prices at W. P. Roof's.
Call to see him.
Fine stock of candy just arrived at
Ihe Bazaar.
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, j School Opening.
Monday morning marked one of the
brightest and most promising openings
of the Palmetto Collegiate Institute.
Parents, friends, students and
teachers assembled at 9:30 a. m., and
tborougly enjoyed an interesting program.
Rev. W. D. Quiok, who pre
sided, led the devotional reading and
prayer. Mrs. E. B.Roof at the organ,
was the leader of the musical part of
tte program. Patriotic and sacred
songs blended the love of church and
state in the hearts of our youths and
xpaidens.
t Our worthy superintendent of education,
J. E. R. Kyzer, made a practical
talk on the value of maintaining
a good school in every community.
Prof. W. E. Black, principal of the
institute, followed with another practical
talk on the object of work done
In schools from the standpoint of the
parents, the pupils and the teachers.
Following the opening exercises the
pupils and teachers assembled in their
respective rooms to enroll and organ- j
fr\T t.hft inp/imincr vAar's Wfirk. Thft I
enrollment is the largest that has
been in recent years. About 125 pupils
were present opening day. The
different departments promptly organized.
The teachers ana pupils
are ready to go forward together in
the educational ranks.
. Lexington should be proud of the
good work done by her institution of
learning. This good work should not
lessen our zeal, but serve as a stimulus
to greater excellence.
VEBY LOW RATES
To Denver, Col., and Return, Via
Southern Railway.
On account of the annual. convention
of American Bankers' Association,
the Southern Railway announces
attractive low round trip rates to
Denver, Col. Tickets to be sold daily
until Sept. 30, 1908, good to return
leaving Denyer not later than Oct. 31,
1908.
For rates, details, schedules, etc.,
apply to Southern Railway ticket
agents or J. C. LUSK, D. P. A.,
Charleston, S. C.
J. L. MEEK, A. G. P. A.,
Atlanta, Ga.
Cotton Roport Issued.
Washington, D. C., September 8.?A
total of 397,924 of cotton ginned from
the growth of 1908 to September 1, and
6,613 active ginneries are announced
in the census report on cotton ginning,
issued today. This is against 200,278
bales at the corresponding date in
1907, 4,080 active ginneries, 407,551
bales and 6,628 ginneries in 1906, and
476,655 bales and 8,629 ginneries in
1905. There figures count round as
halfbalcs. The report includes 20,514
round bales for 190S, 11,503 for 1907,
21,855 for 1906 and 22,231 for 1905.
The repo*fc also, embraces 1,324 sea
island ha,l#?? for 19ft8. Donntinc round
as half-bales, the report gives the following
by States for number of bales
and active ginneries, respectively: (
Alabama 26,096 and 966, Arkansas 319
and 110, Florida 2,291 and 82, Georgia
62,940 and 1,419, Louisiana 4,219 and
385, Mississippi 4,261 and 546, North
Carolina 98 and 28, Oklahoma 8 and
7, South Carolina 339 and 637. Tennessee
6 and 13, Texas 288, 347 and 2,432.
Death of Mrs. Roof.
Mrs. Alvin Roof, of New Brookland,
died at her home on Sunday afternoon
after a brief illness, and was buried
at St. David's Lutheran church on
Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock, the
services being conducted by the Revs.
J. A. Cromer and E. L. Lybrand.
Mrs. Roof was just in the bloom of
young womanhood, being only 30
years of age. She was a daughter of
Mr. J. Ed. Mathias. was of amiable
disposition, a devoted Ohristion wife,
ana had a host of friends. She is survived
by her husband, father, mother
and several brothers and sisters.
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NOW IS THE 1
Cultivate the t
The following are just a few reas<
account:
1st. it provides you with an acci
money paid out.
2nd. It gives you confidence in yo3rd.
Your bank account, however
fund, which will mean peace plenty
Deposit your money with us whei
the community in which you live.
The Bank <
R. L. LYBRAND, President
Swas sea B. F. D. 3.
Miss Purchase Craft, the youngest
daughter of Mr. D. E. Craft, has been
appointed substitute carrier on R. F.
I). 3. Miss Craft is a brave and handsome
young lady and will make a
good R. F- D. carrier.
The farmers of this section are getting
along nicely gathering their
crops since the weather has cleared
off. Many of them have picked over
their entire crop the first time.
The time for gathering hay has arrived
and it is hoped that the weather
will continue good.
The ginnery at Swansea, previously
owned by Reynolds & Craft, has
been purchased by Reeder & Lybrand.
The carrier on R. F. D. 3 has been
mending his vacation in Jacksonville,
Fia, Patron of No. 3.
Swansea, Sept. 7.
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Columbia Grocery Co. is the
name of a new firm in Columbia
They are seeking a share of the Lexington
trade. They carry a select
line of groceries and will sell you
goods for retail at wholesale prices.
Call to see them at the corner of
Plain and Assembly streets, Columbia,
S. C.
Your Wants Supplied.
I will pay highest market prices for
what you have to sell and will positive^
sell yon your wants in my line
at a very legitimate profit. Call on
me for what you need. We are here
to please. W. P. Roof.
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r The Election Yesterday.
We present to our readers today as
near a complete report of the county
vote as it is possible to obtain without
waiting for the official count tomorrow.
Not in the history of the county
= has there been so much interest manifested
in an election. At some of
the precincts personal encounters
were narrowly averted by the interference
of cooler heads. But it is all
over now, and there will probably be
no more fussing. It is to be hoped so
at any rate.
It appears from the returns now in
hand?and there are only five boxes
yet to hear from?that County Treasurer
Frank. W. Shealv has defeated
the present Clerk of Court, Sam B.
George, by about fifty votes. It also
appears that Mr. Isaac Edwards, of
Bat^burg, has defeated Col. J. B.
Wingard for the House by a good
majority; Langford has defeated
Koon for Supervisor; E. L. Wingard
i9 elected Treasurer over J. M. Malpass
by a small majority; James
Caughman and S. Rufus Smith are in
the lead for County Commissioners,
and will probably be elected.
A full statement of the vote will ba
given next week.
T BE WALLED IN
hioned methods. The bright
an no longer bothers himself
ire of his cash. The banks do
better than he could. Put your
of reach of thieves or fire by
it in *
Bank of Batesburg,
ISBUEG, : : : S.C.
; imagine what a relief it will
ntil you experience it. If you
ttle^ all the more need of taking
care of it. In the Citizens Bank
bsolutely safe.
erett on savings accounts quarj
Pres.
C. JONES, Cashier.
VM. M. CAETEB, Asst. Cashier.
flME TO BEGIN!
iabit of Saving.
Diis WHY you should carry a bank-t
orate and consecutive record of all
or judgment.
small, will be the start of a reserve
and a contentment in old age.
e it will be in active use and benefit
of Swansea.
B. E. CRAFT, Cashier.
Stato Vote in County.
I In the State election it looks like
"Gatling Gun'' Smith has swept the
county like a cyclone for United States
Senator; Melichamp carried the county
for Superintendent of education*
| and Banks L. Caughman has made a.
clean sweep for Railroad commis-.
sioner. With about two-thirds of the
vote heard from, the vote stands as:
follows: Smith, 1,682; Evans, 986;
Melichamp, 1,430; Swearingen, 1,166;.
Caughman, 2,039; Cansler, 590. The
outstanding boxes will swell Caugh-.
man's majority.
Bridge Damaged $3,000.
The Dispatch has been reliably informed
that the toll bridge over Broad
river, above Columbia, was damaged
by the recent freshet to the amount
of $3,000. The bridge is being repaired
and the public is crossing daily..
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; t. Bay no Williams.
j In this issue Mr. T. Hayne Williams
announces that he has opened a new
stock of general merchandise, embracing
dry goods, notions, shoes,
hats, groceries, etc., in the Lexington
Department store, where he will
! be pleased to serve the public with
the best goods at lowest prices. Everybody
knows Hayne Williams and
they all love him for his honesty and
! fair dealing. Go to Hayne Williams
| for bargains. He will treat you right
| every time.
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