The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, October 28, 1908, Image 11
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TWO ASTRONOMERS. ""
The Troubles of One of Them Over a
Great Discovery.
"Caleb, we've got it!" i
'The early morning light was throw-7
Ing its feeble rays through the ob-servatory.
The two astronomers?
their shaggy heads together over the
table, whereon were spread large
groups of figures?gazed at each other
In solemn awe over the wonderful discovery
they had Just made.
"Yes," whispered the one who had
spoken. "Here It is; there is no erA^ror.
We have checked off everything.
In three months, eight hours, thirtynine
minutes and twenty seconds?
nineteen?eighteen?seventeen?seconds
from now this comet, the largest
one known in the history of the universe,
will come into conjunction with
^cor orbit, and this little earth, with
all its inhabitants ?everything?-will
Vanish utterly, in the twinkling of an
> The other astronomer took up his
pencil, his hands trembling with excitement
That's right!*4 he muttered. "We
have allowed for everything. There
can be no mistake. We hare aimed
Independently &t the same conclusion.**
He smiled triumphantly.
Tt*s a great discovery, Gideon!** he
- - - ? * -
exclaimed, Trams oi ii?uw
' discovery known r
Then be turned and looked at his
companion fixedly.
There's only one thing that trooties
me," he observed.
"And that"?
"Who's going to gtve us credit when
It all comes true?"?New York Life.
I ;
John's First Bath.
Little John had Just graduated from
tils tin bathtub and was being given
bis first bath In a stationary one. The
ghtntng faucets and fixtures of the por^
celaiii tub so fascinated the child that
be could not be persuaded to leave the
water, and his nurse was at a loss to
know how to get him oat without bis
making an npcoar. Bat when she removed
the stopper and the water began
flowing down the waist pipe with
(he peculiar sound It always makes
John set np a howl 'Take me outr
he cried in terror. Tm goln' frooT?
S4ppincotf? Magazine.
8ome Can.
There are lots of incidental expenses
connected with golf."
Tee; one can't play it long without
getting in the hole." ? Kansas City
frtrn/o
Excited No Comment.
Tesa?Of course I knew that May
and Bess were bitter enemies, but do
you mean to tell me they actually engage!
In a fist fight?
Jess?Yes.
Tess?Why, what a scandal! I deiriare
I?
Jeee?Oh, nobody noticed 11 They
went to a bargain store to do it?
Philadelphia Press.
Not For Him.
*'A black derby? Yes, sir/* said the
hatter. "Now, this style of derby just
suits a short man."
"Indeed?" replied Mr. Runt "How
much is it?"
"Pour dollars."
"Huh! That price would never suit
a man as short as I am."?Detroit Free
Press.
A Few Slips.
"How many novels have you written,
Mr. Pennington?"
MO 9f
OCVTUA.
"And. have all of them been best sellers
r
"Nck two or three turned out to be
real literature"?Chicago Record-Gerald.
Self EvWenl
BeOo?What do yon think? In the
boll promenade I was just after that
handsome young millionaire.
Nell?Needless to say. Everybody
knows you're after him everywhere.?
Baltimore American.
At the End of the Season.
Mem'ries now aro dances, drives,
0+-akr%11e? TV%TV thii hnoi^h trwo^fhAT
0C4VSA*? U^VJ * wwtrvM VVow*?v*y
Moonlight nights in birch canoe.
Motor trips in sunny weather.
Holidays are at an end.
Duty calls. Who dares ignore her?
Back to town! Leave Sylvia here,
i Though so fondly I adore bcrl
Business chains which bind and chafe
AH the time a mortal's knowing
Sweet along the country lanes
Fair September flowers are blowing.
Say, though, I am lonely, ead,
Say that fame and wealth have missed
me,
Say my money's spent, but add
p Sylvia kissed me!
i . ?Philadelphia Press.
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Columbia Cand<
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Hand Made Bonbons,
Kinds of Candies.
French Sti<
ICE CREAM ALL KIN
Lunches and Sandwiches, Hot
Wee
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'm* ;J We are now recer
^1^ jj vanced styles in
* jj winter goods.
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| Lexington county i
* > welcome. Come
m* | first choice. :
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I WILL ATTEND THE FOLLOWING MEN
tioned places for the purpose ol receiving
taxes for the fiscal year. 1908:
Lexington C. H., from the 15th of October
to the 14th of November. 1908.
Edmund, Monday morning from 11 to 12,
Nov. 16.
Gaston. Monday evening, Nov. 16.
Swansea, Tuesday, all day, Nov. 17.
.T. J. Mack's. Wedesday morning, Nov. is.
Pelion, Wednesday evening, Nov. 18.
Jacob Williams' X Roads, Thursday morning,
9 to 10, Nov. 19.
Steadman, Thursday morning. 11 to 1,
Nov. 19.
Samaria, Thursday evening, 3 to 1:30,
Nov. 19.
Batesburg, Friday, all day, Nov 20.
Leesville, Saturday to 2 o'clock, Nov. 21.
Summit, Saturday evenir g, Nov. 21,
Gilbert, Monday morning, Nov. 23.
Franklin Keisler's, Monday evening, Nov.
23
E. H. Addy's, Tuesday morning, Nov. 24.
Grout's Store, Tuesday evening, Nov. 24,
Chopin, Wednesday, all day. Nov. 25.
Peak, Thursday'morning, Nov. 26.
Hilton, Thursday evening, Nov. 26.
White Rock, Friday morning, Nov. 27.
Ballentine. Friday evening, Nov. 27.
Irmo, Saturday morning, Nov. 28.
I Brookland, Saturday, Dec, 5.
I * The balance of the time at Lexington
Court House until December 31st, iocs. arrer
I which time tbe following penalties will be
[ added by the County Auditor and collected
by the County Treasurer.
! On January 1.I9i<9.1 per cent, penalty will
I be added to those who nave not paid.
On Fepruary 1st. 1909. an additional l per
cent, will be added to those who have Dot
paid, making 2 per cent, for Feb. will be
I added on March 1st, making 7 per cent, penj
alty to be paid by those who have not paid
by March 1st, 1909.
| Tax Books will Close March 15, 1909.
The hours for closing the tax books will
positively be at 11 o'clock for the morning
and 4 o'clock for the afternoon appointi
ments.
LEVY.
For .State Purposes 5V? Mills
For Ordinary County Purposes ... 33^ Mills
For Constitutional School Tax 3 Mills
Total 12 Mills
Special School Levy Pis. No-15 3 Mi. s
Special School Levy Dis. No. 18 4 Mills
Special School Levy Dis. No. 19 4 Mills
Special School Levy Dis. No. 25 2 Mills
Special School Levy Dis. No. 34 2 Mills
Special School Kevy Dis. No. 37 2 Mills
Special School Levy Dis No. 42 3 Mills
Special School Levy Dis. No. 75 2 Mills
Special School Levy Dis. No. 3 Mills
Special School Levy Dis. No. 83 2 Mills
Poll Tax $1.00
RAILROAD LEVY.
Saluda Township 7% Mills
Broad River Township 7>4 Mills
Fork Township 7y2 Mills
Commutation Road Tax $.3.00, payable from
1C>K fA \fnrnh 1of 1 (iAU
v/uujud .win 11/ inaiiii loi, x.^vc.
Parties owning property in more than ono
township must so state to the Treasurer.
When writing for information.eonccrning
taxes always give Township or School District
and name in full, not initials.
FRANK W. SHEALY.
Treasurer Lexington County.
Would Mortgage the Farm.
A farmer on Rural Route 2, Empire,
Ga., W. A. Floyd by name, says: "Bucklen's
Arnica Salve cured the two worst
sores I ever saw: one on my hand and
one on my leg, It is worth more than
its weight in gold. Would not be without
it if I had to mortgage the farm to
get it." Only 25c. at Kaufmann Drug
Co., Derrick's Drug Store, Sandel
Drug Store.
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IIISEBY SUPPLIES^ j
S UUPPLY bo., ^
f Manufactory
IS. Prop,,
i~-l- ,? a ill
unocoiate, aiiu jih
From the Finest
sk Candies.
DS DRINKS-HOT OR COLD
Coffee, Tea, etc., served Fair
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L - GOODS i
ring all the ad- )
early fall and I ^
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spection of our ? jjf*
ying elsewhere. ? ym
people are always j yfj*
j early and get j *
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& MMS, |
COLUMBIA, S. C.
AVERY,I
mi t t
i ne o eweier,
1637 Main St., Columbia, S. C.
VSfegTft M y Lexington
.SfcSfcW friends are invited to
come in and see me
fT1 vj in my new store.
Good things to feast
ggjfefl the eyes, and Jewel^4^
ry f?r every one and
every pocket. Mr.
mrffM Geo. H. Burch is the
WtfM time maker and will
rLJm care for the watches
and fix them.
Don't forget to see
the Wedding Gifts in my stock
hm- oil l-irirlfi and reasonable
M VI/ UXA ?
in price.
W. E. A V E R Y .
JEWELER,,
1637 Mala St., Wumbla, S. C.
DR. G. R. HARDING,
Painless Tooth Extractor and
Professional Dentist,
R. F. D. No. 2, 18 A., Columbia, S.
C. Hyatt Park car runs by the
office.
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21 neaiiuy xctmny.
"Our whole family lias enjoyed good
health since we began using Dr. King's
New Life Pills, three years ago," says
L. A. Bartlet. of Rural Route 1, Guilford,
Maine. They cleanse and tone
the system in a gentle way that does
you good. 25c. at Kaufmann Drug Co.,
Derrick's Drug Store, Sandel Drug
Store.
For Sale?A New Davis (Unique)
sewing machine, improved drop
head, cheap either for cash or on
easy payments?installment plan?a
bargain. Apply at this ffice. tf
If you have a shadow of suspicion
keep it dark.
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1
Just received a ne
and colors to sele(
satisfaction.
Big lot of new She
buy.
Everybody knows
from Seaboard de
Union depot.
ALE
919 Gervais Street a
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Do Yoi
Fl
We have ever
Installment, are th
giving them just w
erate what we carr
see us, you will tin
Bed Room, Dining
\ you read this adve]
NEW HOME
installments. See
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f<tf? gtf? <ttj 4t? 43*
MP Hp HP TT
up ud UP UP UP up up up
m' '
HAVE YOU ENOUGH
to pay your way should the salary stoj
To go into business, buy a home c
make your old age comfortable?
If not, your duty is plain. Start a:
account with our Savings Departmen
at once, save and deposit every dolla
you can and have money on hand whei
needed.
4 per cent, interest will be added t
your money here.
Carolina National Bank
COLUMBIA, S. C.
W. A. CLARK, President.
m TT vrT7?Tr?u A-vr Potior
! II. lTlJUiUiin<Ll , vuouivi t
Ginnery Notice.
From this date I w ill only gin cotto
on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays
James K. Swygert.
LOOK!
iw and full line of Fall S'
3t from. We guarantee ?
)es, all styles and prices.
3 the place?Blum Old S
pot, and our Main street
:x. AYO
ltd 402 1-2 Main Street,
< FEM(
^ Pittsbnrg Perfect Wi:
factured. Hence, onr i
iKS T just'recived two car loi
MS prices are just as low a
u L. fionopa
f; UUI1U1U
? Our stock of General
Goods, Notions, Shoes,
ishing, Groceries, Hard
We are in the busine:
tion of our stock and ar
\ Give us a call.
ILDS & i
SWANSEA, ; : : S. C.
I
IZENS OF LEXIN6
i Need Any I
JRNITUR
y article in this line, and our prices,
e very lowest. We take pride in serv
'hat they want at prices that suit. It
y in stock, but we assure you, if you v
d any kind of Furniture you may nee
Room or Kitchen. Think of us whi
rtisement and be sure to call when in 1
SEWING MACHINES?Low prices 1
us bofore you buy.
Main Street, Columbia,
THE:mikH OF UDN6^60
}o had no such choice of toilet aids as are
at the command of milady of todav.
That is possibly the reason women used
tl to hide their faces with thick veils.
t OUR TOILET AIDS AND PREPA,r
RATIONS
a render thick veils unnecessary. We
have effective remedies for sunburn,
0 freckles and all the effects of wind and
sun on the complexion. Get a supply
at this 1 louse of pure drugs and your
j face will continue to be your good
fortune.
THEKAUFMANNDRUG CO
- Lexington, S. C.
n Tetter, Salt Rheum and Eczema
Arc cured by Chamberlain's Salve. Oneapplica- !
lion relieves the itching and burning sensation.
nits, latest styles
i fit and will give
See ns before you
Itand?three doors
store is opposite
iUB,
- Columbia, S. C.
CING!
re Fence is the very best fence mann eason
for handling this kiDd. We have
ids?all sizes, weaves and patterns. The
8 can be fonnd anywhere.
I Merchandise.
Merchandise embraces everything?Dry
Hats, Ladies' Dress Goods, Gents' Furnware,
etc.
5S to please, and all we ask is an inspecs
l inquiry as to onr prices and terms.
JRAFT,
= n?r
TON;
(ind of
E!
either for Cash or
ing our customers,
is useless to enumrill
only drop in to
d for your Parlor
ile at home when
Columbia.
for cash and liberal
hup pn ! i
UttU UU. I
S> 0.
L. J. BOBBINS, Ref. D.
Manufacturing Optician,
1641 Main Street, Columbia, S. C.
The only exclusive optical
house in Columbia. I grind
?n witt n>1nsc<oa T /1a ATiItt VilffV*. |
iXll All J giasogo. J. VAV/ VJU-LJf
class work at reasonable
prices. Beware of peddlers
and fakirs.
Real Estate Sale.
Wednesday, November ,4 1908, I
will offer at my residence to the highest
bidder, one 4.5-acre tract of land,
known as "Whitman Place." Good
farm lands; new honae and barn.
Terms: Cash.
Willie D. Oswald.
Gilbert, S. C., Route ' *
3w52 \
.3
For Sale. -?
12 head of fat beef cattle
milch cow. Apply to J. J. i
iDgton, S. C. j
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