The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, March 17, 1909, Page 4, Image 4
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? The Lexington Dispatch
Q. M. Harm aw, Editor sod Publisher
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D. R. Haltiwanqkb, Assistant Editor.
Entered at tne Post Office at Lexington,
, S. 0., as second class matter.
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oents for throe months?invariably cash
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CISCULATION 2,325.
Wednesday, march 17, lm
That Bridge Huddle Again.
The Dispatch is in receipt of the
following letter from the Southern
Highway Bridge Company, of Greenwood:
<(Oor attention has been called to
an editorial in your paper of the 10th
insc., in which you think the "Greenwood
concern" should explain their
connection with the so-called bridge
letting in Lexington county last fall.
We are a little surprised at the editorial,
especially^ we did not make a
bid on the bridge at the so-called letting
and knew nothing whatever of
the County having a bridge to let,
though we had mailed several prepaid
postals to your Supervisor asking for
information about lettings and to be
allowed to bid on the bridges to be
let. The first we knew of this matter
was when we saw in the Trade Jour*
1 i? - -1 i _
nals wnere your county naa lei a
bridge, giving the price and the contractor
The next we heard was in
January when we heard rumors of
graft at the letting. Later we were
asked to make a proposition for the
bnilding of this bridge, this we did to
Mr. W. C. Harrison abont Feb. 1st,
15X19. This proposition to which was
attached a certified check for $1,000
was the first and only proposition ever
4 made by this concern for a bridge in
Lexington County. When we made
this proposition we did so in good
faith thinking that we could save your
connty some money and at the same
time make a legitimate profit for ourselves.
"In view of the above we would
* ask that you kindly have our statement
loosed into and after you have
satisfied yourself of the correctness
thereof, that yon kindly make correction
of the implied charge made in
your editorial, that we were in the
jfirst so-called letting and tried to Aim
flam your county of several thousand
dollars. ;
"This we think is likely to cause us
-serious damage, ana wouia ass uiat
you kindly correct, especially as it
.accuses us of belonging to the Bridge
Pool, and to be classed with the
grafters would be doing us a serious
Injustice."
We take pleasure in publishing the
above statement. It must be remembered,
however, that The Dispatch
made no charge against the "Greenwood
Concern." We simply stated
what had been told us, and not as a
fact. We are anxious to have the
light turned on, and thank the "Greenwood
Concern" for its statement.
We have no desire to do any one an
injustice. We propose to be absolutely
fair. The Southern Highway
Bridge Company has the reputation
of being a reputable concern so far as
>our knowledge goes, and we accept
their statement as being true until
the contrary has been proven.
we nave no appoiogies to mane ioj
publishing the lengthy article from
"Anti-Annexationist" this week. II
is one of the strongest papers we have
ever published and covers the situa
tion as it is. "Anti-Annexationist'
is a resident of the Fork and lives ir
the district proposed to be cut off
He is a man that knows from actua
experience what he is talking about
He is not a bundle of "hot air." Wt
commend the article to those who are
thinking of leaving Lexington, be
lieving that it will not only prove in
teresting reading but that it wil
cause them to think before it is tot
late.
" firau
NHLI
The New Millinei
was going to
y Department will
re extend through
itempt. We have
>t here and you ar<
kind of hat for lad:
mourning wear. 1
of Columbia.
As To The Upper Fork.
To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Usually, a calm follows a storm, and
it seems to "a man up a tree,*' there
will be no deviation * from nature's
rule in the annexation cyclone that
has been raging since its inception in
the extreme lower part of the Dutch
Fork.
The course of the wind, where it
spent most of its fury, was along the
course of Broad river as high up as
Hughey's ferry, where it come in contact
with the line of Newberry county,
covering an area of most of the two
townships, Fork and Broad River, extending
from within sight of our capitol
city, to the fertile cotton fields of
Newberry.
The proiect mav not be dead, but
the danger signals have been lowered
and all or some at least are hopeful of
the agitation bearing some fruits of
recognition in the future, that will be
beneficial to our "side of the river"
by road improvement at the time of
the year it is proper to work our clay
roads. There is also spacious room
for other advancement in keeping
with the progress of the times.
c This agitation, unrest or what you
may call it, is no new thing in these
parts. Then, what are the most agravating
causes that disturb us and
keep us agitated? Well, they are numerous.
We hear that Batesburg and
Leesville intend lopping off from our
county with their tremendous taxable
values gone from us which means
higher taxes for those remaining. |
Brookland is waiting for a "free I
walk" over the murky waters of the
Congaree, and she is gone. Our public
roads do not compare favorably
with the balance of the county, neither
with the roads of Richland and red
hills of Fairfield. (1 mean roads of
Dutch Fork.)
Our school facilities are not what
they should be in the country, compared
with the rural schools of Richland,
where their schools run from 6
to 8 months free with voting no ex
c loY
UU.K sr.tu.jN u .
READY FOI
! E. C. DREI
' LEXINGTON, SO
MICE'S THI
COLUMBI
JNER\
y Department thi
open in connectioi
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. oe open to your ii
the columns of the
spared neither ex]
3 welcome to see c
Y, misses or childr
Expert Designers ?
tra levy, and their taxes are not as
high as oars are at present.
Are we satisfied with political recognition
received from the southside?
Yes, and we are not kicking on account
of high taxes, and we pay them,
as we should, but we do expect something
substantial in the way of returns,
such as road improvements to
say the least. E.
Spring Hill, March 15.
"Nad" Bradford Lies Beneath.
A Bed of Flowers.
Impressive services were held over
the remains of Mr. Edward Filling
Bradford, the eldest son of Mr. C. S.
Bradford of this place, announcement
of whose death was made in these
columns last week, in St. Stephen's
Lutheran church on Thursday morning,
conducted by the Rev. It. G.
Findlay, rector of Trinity Episcopal
church, Columbia, and the Rev. T. S.
Brown, pastor of St. Stephen's Lutheran
church, this place.
After the services in the church a
very large crowd followed the funeral
party to the cemetery to pay a last
silent tribute to one of the most popular
young men the town of Lexington
has ever known. The floral offerings
surpassed anything ever seen
here, the grave being literally hid
beneath a bank of flowers. A hand- *
some design, a tribute from the tratic
department'of the Mobile, Jackson &
Kansas City Railroad, of whiojh department
Mr. Bradford was chief
clerk, was especially beautiful.
Joint Council Mooting.
There will be an extra meeting of
the Joint Council of Bethel charge
held at White Rock on Saturday, 20th
day of Marcn, at 10 o'clock, a. m.,
sharp. All members of this council
will please be present as matters of
importance will be presented.
Jno. C. Swygert,
Chairman'Joint Council.
H I WC
LINE IS NOW
I MEN, YOUNG
OYS
We have all thte new.
i * i* * -
snaaes 01 green, gray, orown
and the ever-popular blue.
Better value for your money
than you can get elsewhere
STYLISH
, OXFORDS
| Newest shades in "Ox
I Blood Patent Leather," Tan
|L and Gun Metal. We carry
p nothing but men and boys'
$ shoes, but carry the best of
these.
HATS
See the new shapes in
Stetson and Jefferson hats
for Spring. You get the j
newest and best here.
TAILORING I
Don't forget our Tailoring
Department. We make a
specialty of this line. . j
HER & CO.
IUTH CAROLINA
REE ARCH
A, S. C. ?
! OPEI
it you have heard
1 with his other la
ispection on Mond
i Lexington Dispa
pense or workmar
mr exclusive styl<
en at whate'r pric
md Trimmers, M:
r
Prohibitionists Active.
The Rev. J. L. Harley, president of
the South Carolina Anti-Saloon League.
was in Lexington Sunday and
made two addresses in the Methedift
church. In the morning he addressed
an enthusiastic audience at SaxeGotha
Mills. Owing to his coming
had not been advertised, there was
not a very large attendance.
It is understood that this is the beginning
of a strong fight to carry this
county for prohibition in the election
in August. It is stated that such men
as Dr. Geo. B. Cromer, of Newberry,
and the Hon. C. C. Featherstone, of
Laurens, will be the leaders who will
stump this county for prohibition.
The Rev. Mr. Harley knows his subject
well and is a very forceful speaker.
He made many friends while
here. He
left on theft0:18 train for Charleston.
NOTICE.
By order of the Supervisor, notice is
hereby given to all parties that all
claims against Lexington County must
hereafter be filed in the Supervisor's
office by Saturday morning before each
first Monday of the month in order to
on/I onrvt?A^o 1 An
iusuiu uuii^iuciauuu auu vu
the first Monday. /
-L. J. LANGFORD,
4w23 Supervisor.
MEET ME i
fitt-Mvers
Our 6th Anniversary Sale, w!
erful merchandising event, the mc
value-giving ever held here. We'
cial influence in securing immensi
unassailable qualities, presenting *
ing economies, so that thousands c
ed to this sale.
New Spring Suits
Pri<
In the Ready-for-Wear Depart
Anniversary Celebration a beautifi
Dresses.
We oiler Black Taffetta and 3
creations, during the Anniversary
Wash Suits are to be seen hei
\\T
vv t; Jiuve wintc a.uu wiuia m nu^c
ues ever offered; during the Anniv
while there are still great values ?
We also show the newest sty!
have the accredited modes, showii
versary Sale; at ?25.00.
Today begins our grand Spring
day marks our Sixth Anniversary
nerv Sale is quite fitting.
We place on sale today Hats
the latest models of New York air
tiful. You will see displayed her
: plain tailored models to those pro:
: here, and in such wealth of beaut;
the Carolinas.
You are invited. Come viev
ations which will be worn this sea
ORDER I
We prepay mail, express or freight c
ped to any point within a radius of 600
THE JAMES L,
1638 to 1646 MainS
STORE
mIng
FITZMAURICE
,rge business.
m _i *
ay, luesaay ana v
tch a special invite
iship in designing
es. We are prepj
>e you want to pay
iss McWilliams o
Rutland's Cleaning Tip Sale.
In this issue Mr. M. E. Rutland, of
Batesburg, is telling The Dispatch
readers about a "Cleaning Up Sale"
he has inaugurated at his mammoth
store at Batesburg. Whenever Mike
Rutland puts on a sale of this kind it
means the saving of thousands of dolj
lars to the people. All farming im:
plements, buggies, wagons, harness,
1 laprobes, etc., go at astonishingly low
prices. You can paint your house
now and pay for it next fall if you
buy your paint of Rutland during this
clean up sale. Be sure to call on Rutland
when in Batesburg.
Fine Clothing Storr.
On our trip to Columbia last week it
was our pleasure to visit the opening
of the new clothing firm of Scruggs &
Swan. To say that the display on
this occasion surpassed any thing we
have ever seen is expressing it mildly.
The clerks, all dressed in conventional
black, were courteous and attentive
to the visitors, and made every one
feel that they were welcome. From
four until nine, sweet strains of music
pervaded the atmosphere, to the pleasure
and delight of the large number of
guests. This firm has begun well and
if good values, coupled with courteous
attention and prompt service, count
for anything, the success of Scruggs
& Swann is already assured.
AT TAPP'S
iry Sale-Hli
bich is now on is the most power>st
brilliant display of phenomenal
ve utilized every possible eommer3
quantities of seasonable goods of
i most sensational array of tempt
)f people will be irrisistibly attrac- J
i at Anniversary j
3es. |
ment we place on sale during the <
il collection of newest Suits and <
dessaline Silk Dresses, really swell J
Sale at from $15.00 to $18.00. J
:e in greatest and best variety. <
Tie, poplin and rep; greatest val- <
ersary Sale, at from ?1.98 to ?0.98 j
it prices up to ?18.50. \
les in Tailored Coat Suits. We :
ig rare values during the Anni- j
Opening Sale of Millinery. This
and the Spring Opening Milliof
supreme grace. We will show '
d Paris?Hats bewitchingly bcaue
every shape that's new; Hats in
fuseiy flowered are all to be seen
y and grace as never before seen in J
- the new styles?the lovely crc
liuxi?\ uu uic ijuiiv w ciiuiiiv..
3Y MAIL. 1
c
m all purchases of ?5.00 or more ship- ^
miles of Columbia.
TAPP COMPANY!
c
treet, Columbia, S. C. 1
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w^^WBnF JW' An ^
Wednesday March
ition to come, as 4
models that you
axed to make at i
r. Special attenf
Baltimore, and
Alfred J. Fox, i
Real Estate
and Insurance, i
LEXINGTON, - S. C. ;
124 acres, Z%. mils from Barr. \
50 acres open land. 8 Room \
dwelling. [
2 Barns and other out build- ;
ings, easy terms. i
108 acres 4 miles from Barr >
12 acres open land near church j
and school. >
1 Stationery engine 12 H. I*. >
1 Boiler, 18 H. P. \
1 Saw Mill & Fixturs. >
194 acres n e ar S axe Gotha Mills >
165 acres one mile from Lexing- \
ton depot; 75 acres cleared; young >
nrp.Vmrrl rvrpek runs through >
! place; fruit never fails. [
20 acres near Lexington. >
69 acres 4 miles from Steedman >
?18 acres cleared. J
One lot in town of Lexington. i
60 acres within one mile of 1
Arthur, 2 acres open land. Plenty |
of water on the place. >
One lot on Main street of Lex- >
ington; good building. [ ,
One lot on Main street of Lex- >
ington; store building and ware- >
house. |
. 80 acres 2 miles from Lexington ?
Plenty water. Fruit never fails. >
t ? ? r* 3 i
oo acres near -utJAiugujn. vjvuju. .
for truck. Fruit never fails. >
250 acre9 2\ miles from South- >
em railway." 60 acres open land. [
Fruit never fails. Good orchard ?
on the place. Two buildings. >
25 resident lots in town of Lex- [
ington. >
Lot in Lexington with 3-room >
dwelling. | 45
acres, 3 miles from Lexington^ \
9 acres open land. Plenty wat^. [
95 acres, 25 acres open land [
35 acres round timber, 35 acres >
boxed timber, 2 4-room houses, |
barn and stables. Church and |
school house within 2 miles of >
place. [
4 one-half acre lots on new \
street to be called Fort Street. >
One large lot, 6-room dwelling >
and barn on Main Street, Lex- \
ington. ?
100 acres, 30 acres open land, 1 *
dwelling and barn, church and \
school within one mile, 5 miles >
from Gaston, 6 miles from Swan- (
sea. |
1 acre, 5-room dwelling just >
outside the incorporate limits of > ^
Lexington. [
3 acres, good dwelling near >
Lexington. >
6 lots on East Church Street, J
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Write or call to see me I
AT i
THE HOME
NATIONAL BANK, :
Lexington, S. C ! /
L J. STH D.
Manufacturing Optician,
1641 Main Street, Columbia, S. C.
f
The onlv exclusive optical
k/NtieA T ? J
iiuuoc in vuiumuict. x grmu
ill my glasses. I do only highdass
work at reasonable
3rices. Beware of peddlers
md fakirs. **1
AUseful Article.
Fresh Baker's Brazil Shredded Coloanut,
a seasonable article for makng
delicious custards, pies and cakes,
it the Bazaar.
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