Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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gj\* I [ r>: . , * a- - . |; If:. jdE: **; tor' jaj>. ?' | m: GREAT<EARLY TAIL I good in five years. Every pie 25cf 50lpieces all wool Dress 5 pieces black, bine and browi 50 pairsTfine all wool Blanketi Tick, sold at 20., our price onl CLOTHING FOR MEN A any size from 3 to 16 years. 1 ' *? n: x^L iine Lexington uispaiun G. M. Harm an, Editor and Publisher D. R. Haltiwanger. Assistant Editor. Entered at the Post Office at Lexington, S. 0., as second class matter. sz, The subscription price of the Dispatch Is $1 a year; 50 cents for six months; 25 % ; cents for three months?inyariably cash in advance. % CIRCULATION 2,280 Wednesday, November 25,1908. We are glad to state to our readers ss that there seems to be no likelihood of Lexington losing any of Ijer terri| tory in the proposed new bounty of U Edisto. From what we were able to Bv- gather during our rounds last week the proposition will be voted down 1?t an overwhelming vote. Much intereK, [ ; however, is being taken in the matter I by both sides. Our people will use their better judgment on Dec. 15th, and the old county will remain intact. The Rev. Mr. Holley. Elsewhere we publish a series of questions from the Rev. J. C. Holley, a good man and citizen. We shall, in our feeble way,, answer them in the order of their asking. 1st. To the farmers and people living in the territory adjacent to Lexington Court House, there has come only that general prosperity and progress common to all the people of every section of the county as compared to the prosperity and progress of tht>se who lived a hundred years ago. The products of the farms near Lexington oring no better prices than the products of the farms ten miles away. The cotton producer in the shadow of the Court House gets no more for his cotton, we are advised, than does a J -- +-V.Q 11K0 producer m liuc suauun vi vuv church steeple of Irmo. Corn is no lower in price here than at Irmo, or Edmund, or Wagener or Perry. Prosperity has come to all the people and the Court House has had about as much to do with it as has the roar of the Niagara Falls, k: 2od. No, the forefathers made no r) mistake in the location of the Court House, but they were too wise to think that prosperity and progress would follow the Court House and of necessity leave all other sections. They thought Lexington geographt.hn hp?t, nlane for the Court ' ""j. ??- i ? House and placed it here. They were not actuated by any motive of bringing wealth to the immediate inhabitant* of this village. They knew that wealth did not come by reason of the piling up of mortar and brick and call: < - ing the pile a Court House. Their good sense taught them that wealth come as a result of the application of brain and energ}^ to the resources of I nature. The same application of I brain and energy at Irmo will bring | the same results as at Lexington or I anywhere else, nature's blessings beI Ing equal. I 3:d. We have never heard that I their motives were low and selfish. I They were patriots living in a day of I patriotism and unselfishness. 4th. If we are to judge the feeling of the people by what we hear expounded upon the stump every campaign to the evident delight of the people, our taxes even now, as low as they are, to a great majority, are burdensome. What would they I jj| ' . | $50,000,110 W I Trunks and Vr I 1 3ry Goods, Kotions, G 15 F SALE OF DRY GOODS AND C ce of goods we sell is worth 100 Goods at 25c a yard, sold at 50c; l 50 inch Mohair at 50c. yard; 5 s, $3.95 pair, the $5 kind; 39 pa y 15c. LND BOYS?Great bargains in c Boys' Pants at 25c., 50c. and $1. be, if every town in the county 9hould have its ambition to become a Court House town, gratified? Court Houses, jails, county officers, courts, jurors and the like c>st money, and the Court House town does not foot the whole bill?the people pay the fiddler? the farmer, whoee cotton stays the same old price, Court House or no Court House, but whose taxes must be proportionate to the expenses of his county. The people pay the taxes ?remember that. 5th. The removal of the Court House from Lexington would not materially effect the town and would effect the "wealth and prosperity of the surrounding country' not one hill of snap beans. Again we 9ay, Court Houses don't make prosperity. It takes brains, energy and the blessings of God. 6th. We point out, as a matter of duty to the people who pay the bills, that the machinery of county governments co9t money?money that people pay?not the Court House towns. They pay only their part of taxes. 7th. We do encourage every community to develop its resources, but in our limited wisdom, we do not see that a Court House, higher taxes, more money out of the pockets of the npnnlo. ia a ?ood means of developing the resources of a community." It rather seems a deterrent. 8th. We confess that we are so blind as not to be able to see that "prosperity has followed in ttie wake of every new county." We do not hear that farmers in Lee, Saluda, Bamberg and Calhoun are getting any more for their cotton or paying any less for their bacon or fertilizers than the farmers of Sumter, Orangeburg or Lexington. Has Rev. Mr. Holley any information contrary to our understanding? Again we say, brains, energy, natural resources?God's blessings?not Court Houses, make prosperity and happiness. On The Bounds. On Monday, the 16th, we began our annual trip with Treasurer Frank W. Shealy, the first stop being made at Edmund. Here we met fewer people than usual, which is an evidence that the county is still feeling the effects of the so-called money panic. We drove from Edmunds across to Gaston, where but few taxpayers and delinquents appeared. While it cannot be said that the town is growing, it is holding its own. At Swansea we shared the abundant hospitality of our genial friends, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Mack. The treasurer was kept busy all day and the Editor received his share of dues. Swansea is one of the best business points in the county and her merchants are doing a good business despite the short crop year. The toiyn is growing. We left Swansea for Mr. J. J. Mack's, where we enjoyed -the hospitality of hi&self and family. Our next stop was Pelion. We met fewer people here than at any time within our recollection. Late in the evening we accompa '- J *.1 v,;? mea lur. juiiu lu ma uwufortable home on Black creek, where we are always made to feel at home and where we always delight to stop. After spending a very comfortable night, we started early for Mr. Jake Williams' at the Cross Roads. Few persons met us at this place. After dinner we pulled out for Steadman's. This town has not grown a great deal since our last visit, but the merchants seem to be doing a good business. On time we reached Samaria and met bun few taxpayers. Our genial I friend, Danny Boatwright, is doing a j live mercantile business. While Visitim 1410-1 MaHanMHHnamnaMBHnnaMaMBBaHHHBBiB orth of Mini te MIST BE BIG SJU lothhg, Ladies' Suits, ER CENT. SAVED ON Al "LOTBTNG?We want our Lexii ' cents on the dollar, but in man] ; 50 pieces all wool Ladies' Clot' 0 pieces fine Outing at 5, 6 1-4 a irs 11-4 grey wool Blankets, $2 dothing. Our $8.95 Suits sold a Boy's Hats and Caps, 25c. to 50 We arrived at Batesburg about dark; The recent rise in the price of cotton has caused a great many farmers to place their holdings on the market and much of the fleecy staple was being sold on Friday. The merchants informed us that trade was not the best, but they are buoyant over the bright prospects for a heavy Christmas trade. The collections were not so good, only a few of the larger taxEayers paid their taxes, this always eing the case. About sundown we drove for LeesI ville. "Prince," our faithful old I horse, seemed anxious to reach this point, where he is always cared for at the well known livery stables of Matthews & Bouknight. As is our custom, we spent the night at Kinard's Hotel, the haven of rest for the weary traveller. After enjoying an excellent night's rest and a delightful breakfast, we were at work. The taxpayers turned out fairly well and the Editor was not entirely forgotten. The merchants were enjoying a fair trade and much cotton was being sold. Tn fho nffprnnnn wft Wftrft at Sum | mit, the last appointment for the first I week. A small crowd met U9 at Summit. *\Ve left our teams here and boarded the 9 o'clock train Saturday night for home. This week we begin at Gilbert on Monday and end up at Irmo on Saturday at noon. . I We wish to thank those who have come forward and paid up their dues, and entreat all those in arrears to meet us this week, if possible. G. M. H. Here is Relief for Women. If you have pains in the back, Urinary, Bladder or Kidney trouble, and want a certain, pleasant herb cure for woman's ills, try Mother Gray's Australian-Leaf. It is a safe and neverfailing regulator. At Druggists or by mail 50 cts. Sample package FREE. Address, The Mother Gray Co., Le- I v LVUJ , Al. A . ? ?> ? | Those in arrears are requested to send in the amount of their dues to this paper. * j ' ; i I /?\ / j\ /n\ /*\ /j\ /f \ /i\ /j\ /r I NEW - FAI *m* > We are now rece ^ > vaneed styles ir > winter goods. * S We invite an; ii ^1^ > goods before bi ^ ^ Lexington count j 5 welcome. Com * s first choice. ? I i Win. Plan Hh ^ 1804 Main Street z8\/lT\/^zir/|\/IRzlR/inzr M Si% 41*A ^34%# y IHfl V11J .412 H.S? I Shoes, Hats i SOLD Less thi STII 5% ^ | ^ 1704 and 170S MAU Millinery, Shaftings, J LL YOUR DRY GOODS B igton patrons to come and get tl j cases you buy at aac. on tne a< h, 54 inches, at 50c., sold at 75c; ind 10c. yard, great values; 50 p 1.98 the pair, the $4 kind; 1,000 t $12.50. Goods bargains in od( >c. The sale is on one day as we Swansea News. Swansea, Nov. 21.?Mr. W. H. F. Rast, who has been in failing health for several months, has gone to White Sulphur Springs, Fla. with the hope of regaining his strength. Mrs. Hayne Haigler, of Cameron, visited herjsons. Messrs. J. L. and W. B. Haigler, la9t weeK. ivuss same Rast spent la9t week with her sister, Mrs. W. H. Wannamaker, who lives near here. Mrs. Fred Rast, who has been very ill with appendicitis, has been carried to the Columbia hospital for an operation. Mrs. Rast is a lovable woman and her many friends here are anxiously awaiting the news of her improvement. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Livingston, accompanied by Mrs. Jno. H. Livingston, left Friday for several months' stay in Ocala, Fla. Mr. Livingston expects to return to Swansea in the early spring and enter into business. Mr. and Mr9. G. Riley, of Silver I Street, arrived la9t week and will make their home here. Mr. Riley is to go in business with hi9 brothers-in- I law, the Messrs. Haigler. Mr. P. M. Oliver and Mrs. W. B. Rast spent several day9 of last week at the bedside of their aged father, Mr. Thos. Oliver, in the Center Hill section. Mr. Oliver is "a gentleman of the old school," and his legion of friends hope that he may be spared for many years. Miss Minnie Ellen Corbitt, of Sally, . /I TT is visiting ner uncie, lvir. xi. vuibitt. i Mrs. P. E. Hutto has gone for a few days visit to relatives in Leesville. | " This Is An Easy Test. Sprinkle Allen's Foot-Ease in one shoe and not in the other, and notiqe th^ difference. Jnst the thing to use when rubbers or overshoes become necessary, and your shoes seem to pinch. Sold everywhere. 25c. Don't accept any substitute. FOR SALE?Horse, Buggy and Harness?Cheap. Mrs. M. A. SUBER, 4t5 Irmo, S. C. i . fimns % JJLi \J \JMJKJ -rfcc iving all the ad- j ^1^ i early fall and j JL 5 ispection of our j *m* lying elsewhere. ? r people are always j e early and get I t XL V ,vw. L* Miy t & Sons, | , COLUMBIA, S. C. ^ ^ w w w w _w \m/ \a/ \i/ x" nn'nR'/!R' '^R" "^!R' J of Columbia D and Gent's Fui an Cost of Raw LrJLi CON1 IEE ARCH S" ? ST., - - C0LU3V1S lr! Spares and Rugs, ILL. ieir share of bargains. We hav ollar. 100 pieces Harrow Serge ; 5 pieces black Taffeta Silk, the ieces Cotton Flannel, extra hea^ yards best Apron Ginghams, ori i coats at $2.50 and $3.50 each. 11 as the other. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Lexington, Court of Common Pleas. Winnie E. Hedgepath, Lewie G. Day, Bernice R. Day and Rugie Areheart, Plaintiffs, $ against > Ada A. Cartin and Benton C. Day, Defendants. In obedience to the Decree of the Court herein, signed by Hon. S. W. G. Shipp, presiding judge, and dated the 12 th of November, 1908, I will sell to the'highest bidder at public outcry, before the Court House door in Lexington, S. C., during the legal hours of sale, on the first Monday in December, 1908: All that piece, parcel or plantation of land, containing two hundred and sixtyfive acres, the same being (more or less) situate, lying and being in the aforesaid County and State on the West side of Big Black Creek, a branch of North Edisto River, adjoining lands of Ben J. Kyzer, H. M. Day and others, as a plat of the same made by A. Mims, surveyor, dated the 21st July, 1877, annexed will show. Terms of Sale: Cash. Purchaser to pay for papers. SAMUEL B. GEORGE. Clerk of the Court. Lexington , S. C., Nov. 13th, 1908. A. D. Martin, Attorney for Plaintiffs RIGHT GLOTHI BRAND E. 0, DREI I Lexington, i Look lor th< rnishina finnils. i 5llfe?SE19lg2 Material. m ?i i ii ? WIIBI 11 ? ?n? 'K'Mi'UEJ 1 TORE, >&, SOUTH CAROLINA. I en't sold goods as cheap or as Suiting at 10cM regular price $1 quality, only 75c. yard; y, the 12 l-2c. kind, only 81-3; 4 Ly 5c. yard; 10 pieces Feather Boys' Suits from $1.50 to $5; ' STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. County of Lexington. * ' Court of Common Pleas. Carrie Emma Miller, plaintiff, vs. Paul Schwartze, Jemimie Koon, Sallie ^ Koon, Manda Koon and Cora Agnes Koon, defendants. Summons for Relief. (Complaint Served.) To the defendants above named: You are hereby summoned and required to answer the complaint in this i action of which a codv is herewith served upon you and to serve a copy of your answer to said complaint on the subscriber at his office in Chapin, South Carolina, within twenty days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the complaint within the time aforesaid the plaintiff in this action will apply to the court for the relief demanded in the Complaint, J. H. FRICK, Plaintiff's Attorney. Dated Oct. 9th, A. D., 1908. To the Defendant, Manda Koon: You will take notice that the original Summons and Complaint in above stated action have this day been filed in the ? office of Clerk of Court for Lexington county, S. C., and are now on file in said office. ' J. H. FRICK, Plaintiff's Attorney. October 15, 1908. ol-Ow ES FOR MEN. ' ou have never seen handsomer hes than we are showing this seaCome in while our stock is come and select your Fall Suit. oung Men and Boys Suits. Te are better prepared than ever to ! care of the Young Men and Boys. GOOD HATS. he Hat Store of Lexington invites r attention to the following well wn makes: tetson's $3.50 and $5.00 erson's $2.50 and $3.00 j. Dreher & (Vs., Special $1.50, 2.00 and $2.50. oys Hats 75c and $1.00 IEN AND BOYS SHOES. EST MAKES AT LOWEST ICES. t ill 8 CO., So. Car. a Ladies Cloaks, * > * >