The Lexington Dispatch j
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G. M. Harm an, Editor and Publisher |
D.'R. Halttwanger, Assistant Editor, j
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Entered at the Post Office at Lexington, j
S. C., as second class matter.
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CIRCULATION 2,286.
Wednesday, January 20,1909.
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With. Auditor Dent.
On Monday, January llth, we began
our annual trip over the county with
Auditor Dent, our first point. being
Irmo in the famous Dutch Fork. We
found the merchants at Irmo in a |
happy mood and enjoying a good new ?
year trade, while those who came to
town to meet the auditor did not complain
and were seemingly satisfied
with present conditions. The school
at Irmo is taught by Miss Nina Henry,
an accomplished young teacher, assisted
by Miss McCain, who is also a
young woman of rare educational
qualifications, and the school continues
to grow. Mr. J. W. Hook is still
the obliging and popular depot agent.
\ He has held this position for many
years, which is an evidence of his
faithfulness to duty and of his ability
to serve the public. He conducts a
large store in connection with his
other duties and enjoys a good trade.
Messrs. H. A. Lorick, L. S. Mathias,
and Wallace Lorick are the other merchants
and each gets his 9hare of the
trade. While at Irmo we were the
guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hook
with whom it is ever a pleasure to
stop.
On the early train Tuesday morning
we went to Ballentine, where we
found our young friend, Henry W.
Ballentine, enjoying a good mercantile
trade. He is the only merchant
in the place and is well liked by the
people. The school is in charge of
Prof. Thad W. Dreher, one of the
Jbest teachers in the county and a man
loved by all. -After completing the |
work here we took the up train for
White Rock.
At this point we were in the hand9
ofMessrs. D. A. and John P. Richardeon
and their entertaining families.
After a gabd night's rest we met the
people who came in early despite the
inclement weather, and soon they
were served by Auditor Dent in his
usual prompt manner. The Messrs.
Richardson do a large mercantile business
in connection with their extensive
farming operations. Mr. J. Belton
Shealy carries a large stock of
general merchandise and gets his portion
of the trade. W. B. Eleazer is a
good fellow and a fine blacksmith.
He is always busy. The school here
is under the care of Mrs. Haigler and
is in a flourishing condition.
At noon we left for Hilton where
we were entertained by our jovial
and clever friend, John Green Hiller.
We enjoyed to the follest extent a
sumptuous dinner, prepared by Mrs.
Hiller who is a most excellent cook.
We finished our work at Hilton by 6
o'clock and left immediately for OhaK
pin.
At Chapjn we spent.the night with
Mr. P* M. Frick and family who have
recently moved into the hotel. The
are served in the very best
style and there is nothing left undone
that would add to the comfort and
. pleasure of the weary traveller. Mrs.
Frick gives her own personal attention
to the preparation of the meals
and a better cook is not to be found.
Mr. Frick is one of the progressive
merchants of the town and carries a
large and well selected stock. Mr. J.
S. Wessinger, the new president of
the Bank of Chapin, conducts a very
large store, as does Messrs. Dominick
& Amick, Wilbur Frick, Chas.
P. Robinson, Dr. Henry, Col. J. H.
Frick, W. B. Williams, Holland
Counts, J. S. Boozer and N. Pat Koon.
Cbapia is a good business point and
the merchants have no right to complain.
The school, one of the best in
e.
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the county, is in charge of Prof. Kyzer,
with Misses Blanche Kvzer and
Pough, assistants. Our friend, Lomi \
Roof, is in the turpentine business
and is making money. Mr. Ezel 3-Ioon r
runs a large mill and ginnery. Mr.
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Kobinson stiil operates ms lurauer auu j
brick plants, but not as extensively
as in former years.
Our next and last point of the week
was Peak, a place we always delight to
visit. Here Mrs. Stuck conducts
one of the best hotels in the country.
Peak is a good town and is destined
to grow larger. Mr. W. H. Suber, a ]
clever and popular gentleman, has a
very extensive mercantile trade. Mr.
A. E. Eargle is enjoying a growing '
trade and is a fine business man. W.
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J. JL>erriCK, J. 0. l^iJctpinuii am.i ?* . j. . Wait,
the other merchants of the
town, are doing a good business. The ^
school is in charge of Miss Anna Bell
Riser, an accomplished young lady
from near Leesville, who is giving entire
satisfaction to both parents and
pupils. On Saturday at 2 p. m., our ^
work finished, we left for home.
This week we are in the lower part
of the county enjoying the generous
hospitality of a prosperous and happy ^
people. G. M. H. I
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While in the Fork last week we took
occasion to go up to Prosperity for a
short while. Thi9 is one of the finest ?
business towns in the State for its size
and the inhabitents of the place are
wide-a-wake to the interest of their
town and community. Since our last
visit here many improvements have
been made and just at this time the ^
streets are being worked up to a fine
thoroughfare, which would do credit
to any town. The merchants carry e
very large stocks and the people of the
surrounding section appreciate their
efforts. We wish to return our sincere *
thanks to Mr. H. C. Mosely for courtesies
shown while there. He is a
gentleman of exceptionally fine business
ability and the firm of Moseley
Brothers, merchants, is one of the
largest department stores in the coun- I
try. It is always a pleasure to visit
this PTowin? town and we trust that it
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will be our privilege to return at an
early date. 1
The Capture of James. |
Messrs. J. W. and J. G. Bickley, of |
Irmo, were in town Friday and told |
the story of the capture of Abram |
James, the escaped convict. ? 11
These gentlemen had been on the |
lookout for James for two weeks and . ?
on Sunday night he came up from Co- 8
lumbia in a hackiprepared to take his |
wife and some of his dod9 back with |
him. It was obout 9 o'clock in the I
night wThen he arrived, ^t x Dick Gei- 5
ger?s house. There were seven other I
negroes in the house, and when the I
Messrs. Bickley entered the door I
James rushed into a back room, the I
pursuers right behind him with gun9 I
raised, *At first James showed fight,. I
but a blow across the head silenced 1
him and he was brought out and tied 9
"nog iasnion." uu laws waj cu mc .b
gang James begged the men to let G
him go, and tendered alj the money |
he had and a one-horse wagon for his
freedom.
John Lyles was the haekman who
brought James up frosn Columbia, receiving,
it is said, $4: for the round
trip in adyance.
Teaching" Beys to Spell.
We have just heard of a schooi _
ma'am introducing a new feature in
her school. When one of the girls,
misses a word the boy who spells it
gets permission to kiss her. The re- ti
suit is the girls are becoming poor J
spellers while the boys are improving '
right along.?Orangeburg Times and e
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Trespass Notice.
This is to notify all persons not to
hunt, fish, haul straw, wood or lightwood,
allow stock to run at large, or c
to trespass in any manner whatsoever s
upon my lands. The law will be rig- f
idly enforced against all violators of
this notice. R. Malissa Lowman, c
4wl4p Ballentine, S. C.
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WHOLE
Wm. Piatt & Sons.
The store of William Piatt <& Sons, ,
Columbia, is one of the most reliable
tores in the city. They carry an im- j
nense stock of dry goods, notions,
hoes, hats, fancy millinery and pat- i
,ern hats. The prices at this popular j
tore appeal to the economical buy'er ;
-the person with a light poeketbook. i
THE JEWELER
L637 Main St., Columbia, S. C. i
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Jnsurpassed opportunity is given here j
to find attractive articles for gift |
purposes, and Dispatch readers are |
cordially invited to do their shop- i
ping at Avery's.
k Store Full of good things awaits inspection
and attractive prices prevail,
so none may go away dissatis- j
tied. Can mention but few things j '
in this place. For fuller details i
visit Avery's. * j .
Vatches of all. styles, sizes and prices. I
We prefer to sell the finest, but ;
whether its $100.00 or $1.00 you j ;
wish to spend you get good value j
any time. > .
I mbrellas make useful gifts for women j
and men. Finely mounted in gold
and silver from $3.50 to $25.00. j
ans are essentially feminine. Dainty
white and black designs, and hand
painted effects. Prices very reasonable.
iilverware from leading factories, ana
this stock comprises goods in sterling
silver from Tea Sets to Tea
Balls with all the spoons, forks and
knife family. The silver plated
goods for common every day use is
likewise complete.
lewelry in all forms comprise a carefully
selected stock and whether
its 25 cents or 25 dollars you have j
to spend you can find it at Avery's. |
[yes that need glasses get most scrupulous
attention by a graduate optician.
rree. I am giving away a few pictures?a
reproduction of a ?12.500
painting. To get it you must register
your name at this store before
Dec. 25th. It's free?there is no
chance, no drawing for it. Ask any
one in the store about it.
WERY, The Jeweler
1637 Main St., Columbia, S. C.
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Honesty I ;
in Jewelry |
"If it came from Sentsr's-. yon 0
know it's all right," is what one |j
of our customers remarked to fc
another the other day. 19
When you bay Jewelry, you |g
generally have to take the "Jew- k
eler's word for it" whether it is E
good or not.
That's just where our r&puta- jfl
tion for honesty and fair coaling E
; counts. N
And furthermore, we wiil[al- 3
ways give you your money, back I
and ask no questions any time I
; you are dissatisfied with. st pur- B
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Special attention to mail cciers,, E
CBARLMJITzJl
JEWELER, I
1439Main, Columbians. C 11
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Sewing Machines.
The Davis Unique and' other new j
caparoved drop head machines; nicely j
tnished in oak; easy running and per- i
eet sewing; fully guaranteed; for |
ale at factory prices for cash, or on j 3
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asy payments, at iuc sucucst
f Rice B? Harman.
Lost, Strayetw Stolen.
One female hound ipappy, ft months i
>ld. Blue, yellow, white and black |
ipotted, small bit of tail off. Reward
!or any information leading to the re;overy
of puppy.
Jno. C. Swygert, Peak, S. C.
and 1706 Main
joods, Notions, (
3ry department of
ble goods at the v<
iSALE
Myssif and Me.
I'm the best pal that I ever had.
I iike to bo with, me;
I liiro to si I" and toll myself
Things confidentially.
I often sit and as;: mo
it I shouldn't or ! should. ,
And I Unci that my advice to me
Is always pretty good.
I never got acquainted with
Myself till here of late;
And I find myself a buiiy chum,
I treat me simply great.
I talk with rre and walk with me,
And show me right and wrong
I never knew how well myself
And me could get along.
I never try to cheat me;
I'm as trustful as can be,
Mr? Wintfar nrViafr m a v r>nmo and CTCt.
kiv lilUfULVJl TV-xauv ? ?? O ^ T I
I'm on the square with me. j
It's great to know yourself and hare i
A pal that's all your own;
To be such company for yonrself,
You're never left alone.
You'll try to dodge the masses,
And you'll find the crowd a joke,
[f you only treat yourself as well
As you treat other folks.
I've made a study of myself,
Compared with me the lot,
A.nd I've finally concluded
I'm the best friend that I've got.
lust get together with yourself,
And trust yourself with you,
Ynd you'll be surprised how well yourself
Will like you if you do.
L. J. ROOM, Ket. II. i
Manufacturing Optician,
1641 Main Street, Columbia, S. C.
The only exclusive optical
house in Columbia. I grind
all my glasses. I do only highclass
work at reasonable
prices. Beware of peddlers
and fakirs.
AGENTS ||
FOR I.
1 OUVER CHILLED PLOWS '
One horse "Ooober" Steel Beam, J
j Two 44 Xo 10 44 44 j '
t 44 44 Xo 13
j. 4 4 4 4 .Yiddlebreaker *4 4 4 j
j Extra parts for all in stock.
j Pi> tsbure Pei feet FenceSpecial
('harden and Poultry i
i Fence Field Fence for all stock. >
Poultry Ifetting wire all sizes. !
! Call and get prices or write ?
i and same will be quoted. j
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HAVE YOU ENOUGH
to pay your way should the salary stop?
Tq go into business, buy a home or
make yoar old age comfortable?
If not, your duty is plain. Start an
account with our Savings Department
at once-, save and deposit every dollar
you can and have money on hand when
ueeded.
4 per cent, interest will be added to
your money here.
Carolina National Bank,
COLUMBIA, S. C.
W. A. CLARK, President.
T. H. MEIGHAN, Cashier.
St.s Columbia,
Clothing, Furnisli
our store. A gc
ery lowest priees.
H I ri-< I J* _ . ...
I : mere comes ti lime m even
| pointer---:! helping hand to gui
I THE nm NATIONAL
jl is the pointer that will lielj
| worries if you will begin the
1 JULIUS H. WEIL
f i WHOLESALE DRY CO
I p| Rear of Palmetto National Bar
* 1 Complete stock of S
| | Goods and Notions.
1 | Quick shipment, m
! | pense, prices always
I | New York or Baliimor<
I 1 We sell to Merchant
muMtoiwv*mm jj
I notice yon need some Den
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teeta: UI. 2HLSZ,jlpjl?j u m<tuc m
and see him at his new place ne
Bridge Work a specialty. TI
LESS. Hyatt Park car runs by
NOW IS THE T]
Cultivate the ha
The following are just a few reason*
account:
1st. it provides you with an accurt
money paid out.
2nd. It gives you confidence in your
3rd. Your bank account, however sn
fund, which will mean peace plenty ai
TX ? ? ? ?. urifV, 11C wVipro 1
JL/C[J\J!5iU > i.vxi ** *?w.w .
the community in which you live.
The Bank ?
R. L. LYBRAMD, President
6-Year-Old Mule For $20.00 i
Would sound very cheap; however,
we want you to refer to the 3 piece
Suit of Furniture that we are advertising
in this Paper, and see if you do .
not consider it very much cheaper at
the price than you would an}T kind of
a mule at any price.
THE LION FCRNITURE CO.,
Columbia, S. C.
I Put your Mule or Horse up in our
| Stable* when you corns to town. Feed
| Free.
I Blacksmith and Wheelwright.
I I beg to announce that I am better
prepared than ever to do all kinds of
blacksmith and wheelwright work.
1 You will find my prices reasonable
at all times.
I All work guaranteed to give satisfaction.
I make a specialty of shoeing horses.
I pay 20c per hundred pounds for ,
' ? olnnnr
scrap iron. j^uu^ iu aiuug.
0. B. STEELE,
Rawl's Old Stand, Lexington, S. C. J
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The militia of the state may go to ,
Washington* so attend Taft's inaugu- :
ration. 1
Several schooners sailed from Char- \
leston Thursday with three million
eet of lumber.
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tings _
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>lden opportunityCome.
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rone's life when he needs a g
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BANK Of BATESBURO j . I
) vou over future financial 9 H
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CDS and MOTIONS, 1 | 1
?k, - COLUMBIA, S. C. | | fl
lapse ana s-ancy ury | m
mimum freight ex- || |
guaranteed against 11 V
e jobbers. | I
s Only. | I
s Your
don!
fcal Work done, Look at my
em. They are beauties. Call
lar Hyatt'3 Park. Crown and
IETH EXTRACTED PAINthe
door.
[ME TO BEGIN! bit
of Saving.
3 WHY you should carry a bank
ite and consecutive record of all
judgment.
nail, will be the start of a reserve
id a contentment in old age. *
t will be in active use and benefit
f Swansea.
B. E. CRAFT, Cashier.
| PRESENTS 1 IS
| Diamonds, Jewelry, Watches * ,
a Sterling Silver,
jj Cut Class, Art Goods.
X ALL NEW and absolutely beaua
tiful GOODS. Come in when3
ever vou have an opportunity.
3 RExMEMBER we ONLY handle
? SOLID and GENUINE GOODS.
I If not convenient to come in,
k send in your mail order, which
I alwavs has our PERSONAL AT|
TENTION, with a GUARANB
TEE TO PLEASE. Always
glad to see you at j
I SYLVAN BROS.
3 Jewelers, Silversmiths, Opticians :
I Cor. Main and Hampton St.
I COLUMBIA, S. C. I
Ycu may eat all the good sensible
food you like if you will let Kodol digest
it for you. Don't worry about dyspepsia
or indigestion, for worry only ^
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tends to mase yon more nervous, ne- c
sides you don't have to worry any
more about what you eat, because Koiol
for Dyspepsia and Indigestion will
iigest any and all food at any and all
times. Kodol is guaranteed to give
prompt relief. Sold by Kaufmann
Drug Co.
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to purchase 9