Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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jfc?????im j-vfcwvwwvw r We are havii - 5 than ever before, f styles. Yon will 1 r welcome at onr s1 I J L * ^wwvwwwv . *y. j MfliPMMHHHHflHMHHflMHMHHHHHRflNHHHHMHBHMHi 7SXTCXL AND SCZSSOSS. i fhyside Notes Gathered Here and There by a Dispatch Man. Mrs. J. E. Rankir, of Batesburg, Visited relatives here Monday. Orops are a littlelate generally, but mre looking fairly well. Mr. Bill KiDard, of Leesville, was in town yesterday on business. It is understood that the mumps are raging in the vicinity of Pelion. Choice California dried peaches at 12%e. pound at W. P. Roof's. / Big line of Fishing Tackles just received at The Bazaar. Miss Mae Bradford is visiting Miss Lou Mclver at Society Hill, S. C. Mr. W. E. Quattlebaum, of Leesville, was in town Monday. Buy a new Eureka cotton'chopper at W. P. Roof's. Col. J. Brooks Wingard spent Tnursday in Columbia on matters of business. Call at W. P. Roof's and see the new Eureka cotton chopper. Saves time and labor. Mr. and Mrs. Carl A. Roof, of Columbia, spent Sunday with their parents here. Our 8 l*3c per pound California ap- j pies are liice. Try tliem. W. P. Roof. V*' * Mr. E. J. Lawson attended the Sunday school convention at Leesville Sunday. / > Everyone who wants good groceries always go to H. M. Wirgard's. Best brands of cigars always found ' at The Bazaar. .Mrs. Walter Hughes, of Columbia, i is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Dr. E. P. Derrick. V For comfort and rest you need a hammock through the summer, then - go and see what Scott Hendrix is offering and you will be pleased. Mrs. Geo. S. Drafts is still confined to her bed with sickness mnch to the regret of hGr host of friends. The Rev. W. D. Quick will preach at Horeb next Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. Another barrel 2 for 5c. mackerel lust arrived. Cdme and get a mess before they are all gone. W. P. Roof. Mrs. D. J. Griffith, of Columbia, spent Monday with her sister, Mrs. J. M. Caughman. Mr. L. L. Gantt, of Pelion, one of our promptest paying subscribers and & clever citizen, was in town Monday. Everybody love9 ice cream, then* go to Scott Hendrix'9 furniture store and get one of his quick freezers. Mr. J. Holley ShealjT, of the Dutch Fork, a member of the county board of registration, was here on Monday. , Mrs. Fred Herndon leaves today for lan extended visit to relatives at her old home in North. Carolina. For delicious drink try our red brand Arigon parched and green coffee ai 20c. per pound. W. P. Roof. Hon. J. Frank Kneece, Batesburg'3 popular and efficient postmaster, was here Saturday on matters of business. Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Hiller and children, of Columbia, have been spending a few days with friends in ' " town. Our screen doors and windows have arrived. Don't fail to see them and get our prices before you buv. W. P. Roof. Mr. J. M. Malpass, a popular citizen of Batesburg and a member of tho nnnnt-.v hoard of registration, was here on Monday. We sell others besides 50c. shirts, but we sell 100 dozen 50c. shirts a year. Doesent that mean something? E. G. Dreher & Co. Mr. Logan A. George, of Tide Water, Ala., is on an extended visit to his mother, Mr3. D. L. George, in this town. For your flour for good bread and biscuits, see H. M. Wingard, before you buy. He keeps good brands cheap. Mr. Joe A. Derrick, now of Newberry, visited his relatives and friends here Saturday and, a3 usual, made us a pleasant call. Another shipment of Walk-Over i low cut shoes this week. Those who have worn them know them to be test for style and durability. $3.50, $4 and $5. E. G. Dreher & Co. # k sarance ig a genuine clearance i Big values in Sliirtwa: and great values in eve :ore. COME . M I rr t^wvwwwvwv The train this morning is over one hour late, which causes us to close | our forms without getting the latest j news. Mr. John Blake, an expert printer from Columbia, is again with The Dispatch to the delight of his many friends here. When you are looking for groceries, j dry goods, notions, etc.. go and see H. N. Kaminer & Co. They keep the best gtoceriee, all fresh and new goods. Mr. Cromer Oswald, the popular R. F. D. carrier of Steedman's, spent Sunday in town, having come over in his automobile. j The-price of shares at the pond drawing of C. S. Goodwin will be $1 instead of ?2, as stated in advertisement appearing elsewhere in this paper. Mr. J. Frank Wingard, of the University of South Carolina, spent the | week-end with his parents, Col. and i Mrs. J. B. Wingard. For your flavoring extracts, always j go to The Bazaar. Misses Bessie and Hattie Ilook and | Mary Gayle of Columbia, and Rena j Smith of Bowman, spent last week j with Misses Mary and Katie Belle i Ca ugh man. STCH cured in 30 minutes by Woo- j ford;s Sanitary Lotion. JNever fans i Sold by Derrick's Drug Store. Gml3 : Mr. W. B. Taylor, one of the most i progressive farmers and influential i citizens of the Hollow Creek section, i was in town Monday. Mr. M. B. Edwards, one of the most ] progressive young business men of j Batesburg and a mighty clever gentle- I man, was here yesterday. At noon time yon will, naturally, j feel like a nap. There is no better j comfort ana rest than upon an easy lounge. See Scott Hendrix's stock and select one. They are cheap.' Mrs. J. H. Counts and Miss Beulah Fox attended the interdenominational Sunday school convention at Leesville Saturday and* Sunday. P. J. RUCKER, Columbia, S. C\ says: "Wonder" garden huckleberry plants, large, 100 for 50c; 50 for 25; less than 50, lc each. All O. K. by mail. Fresh plants at my store. Mr. Sim J. Miller, our popular and efficient deputy sheriff, has the finest cabbage in this section. Sim knows how to grow truck as well as catch law-breasers. ! We carry all the fixtures for screen j doors and windows, and you will find : tiie knobs, springs and hinges of great convenience when you get up the doors. W. P. Roof. Col. E. L. Asbill, of Leesville, was j in town on Friday. Col. Asbill repre- ; sents Ralph Clarke, one of the young white men in jail here charged with burglary and larceny. We announce the arrival of our straw hats for spring. These are top notch in style and quality. E. G. Dreher & Co. } Mrs. George A. Derrick has one of' i the finest gardens in town. Her beans . and Irish potatoes are particularly fine, and it will not be many days before they will be plentiful. FOR SALE?1-room new cottage at Chapin, long porch, shady grove, 3acre lot, near depot, church and school. Price $2,500; good terms. Dickert & Pool T? atoto o nrl Inunranf.p i. xwai u^vaiv uuu i 1410 Main street, Columbia, S. C. 30 j Mr. L. D. Cullum, president and j manager of the L. D. Cullum Co., of J ! Batesburgand one of the leading businessmen in the State, was here Mon! day on matters of business. j BRADFORD melon, winterhead cabbage, blue corn, white as snow when in roasting ears; make in six weeks. | Will make eight and ten ears to stalk. These seed tree with 60 plants or more. I pay postage. P. J. Rucker, Columbia, S. C. We are in receipt of the following invitation: The faculty and senior class of the Clemson Agricultural College request the honour of your presence at the thirteenth annual commencement June 6th to 8th, 1909, Memorial Hall. I Mr. John J. Darby, chief of police of Batesburg, was here on Monday. Mr. Darby is one of the best officers the town has ever had and he is said to be as good a detective as he is an officer. He has recently done some fine work rounding up the robbers in Batesbwrg. Had Dog at Irene. It is reported that a dog supposed to be suffering from rabies bit three small children of Mr. Tom Gable at Irene, on last Thursday. The dog was killed. } sale of ready-to-wear \ ists. Underwear, Skirt ry department of our r V O I U III BJ H muv^uuu: Mrs. Frank W. Skealy to Undergo Operation. Mrs. Frank W. Shealy will undergo an operation for appendicitis at the Columbia Hospital this morning. Mrs. Shealy has been a great sufferer for a number of years. She is a most estimable woman and her many friends all over the county will hope and pray for her spoedy and permanent recovery. The Crowds Grew Larger. The crowds grow larger at each performance at The Grand theatre in Columbia. Since the opening night the large building, which has a seating capacity of fifteen hundred, has been filled to standing room. The program this week eclipses anything ever seen in Columbia. The finest actors and commedians appear at the Grand. If yon want to enjoy an evening of fun, go to the Grand. Beapers and Binders, Farmng Implements. The enterprising firm of \V. P. Poof, realizing the scarcity and uncertainty of labor, has purchased a number of reapers and binders, and will sell them to farmers at lowest prices. If you have much grain it will pay you to buy one. They also have every conceivable kind of labor-saving farming implements. Mr. Poof is exhibiting the new Eureka cotton chopper, which is guaranteed to give satisfaction. Cultivators, harrows, etc. Don't buy your farming implements until you have seen W. P. iloof. Read big ad. on another page. Lower Court Sustained. The State supreme court has sustained the decision of the lower court in the case of A. W. Martin against PaulE. Hutto. This case has been in the courts a long time and is familiar to most of our readers. Another case in which the decision of the lower court is affirmed i3 that of James C. Fort against the First National Bank of Batesburg. Stockholders' Will Get Twenty Per Cent. It is said that the' stockholders of the Seminole Securities company will within the next few weeks receive 20 per cent, on the par v^lue of their stock. It is necessary that all stockholders file proof of their claims with Mr. A. D. McFadden, master in equity, Columbia, S. C., by the 15th of May. New Telephones. Citizen Telephone subscribers will please add the following: Rev. T. S. Brown 45 S. P. Wingard 41-4 J. J. Rikard 41-3 L. W. Redd 41-2 Hallman's Store 41-5 Sam L. Rawl 40-10 Shealv's Store at Red Bank 44-3 E. J. Corley 42 4 James Caughman 42-3 John P. Corley .42-2 STATEMENT OF CONDITION OF THE LEXINGTON SAVINGS BANK, Located at Lexington, S. C. At the close of business April 28, 1909. resources. Loans and Discounts $187,665 12 Demand Loans 58,657 04 Overdrafts 4,582 01 Bonds and Stocks owned by the Bank 6,700 00 Furniture and Fixtures.... 2,790 78 Due from Banks and Trust Companies 8,106 21 Currency 1,988 00 (toM 87 50 Silver, and other Coin 367 05 Checks and Cash Items 2,641 15 Total $248,484 86 liabilities. Capital stock paid in $10,000 00 Surplus Fund 10,000 00 Undivided Profits, less Current Expenses and Taxes Paid 10,172 22 Due to Banks and Trust Companies 587 63 Individual Deposits Subject to Check 60,384 74 Savings Deposits 156,907 45 Cashier's Checks 432 82 Total $248,484 86 State or South Carolina, County of Lexington. Before me came W. P. Roof, Cashier of the above named bank, who, being duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement is a true condition of said Bank, as shown bj* the books of said bank. W. P. Roof. Sworn to arid subscribed bel'ore me, this 4th (lay of May, 1909. R. D. Smith, [L. S.J Notary Public for S. C. garments all this week, s, etc. Complete line o nammoth establishment 0 ] 3b OB uu%\uuvw | Special Prices o In Ordpr to ma Top Buggies at Surreys at greatly Reduc< cheap?all in good conditi to close out the stock. dition at bargain prices, makes of wagons, such as to suit. OUR GUARANG ^ old : These are strongly built 7 built an enviable reputati< ha Who is it that is not fami] that has been sold on this buy a cheap, unreliable w in repairs and then not ge 11113-1115 HarrapSors Avereui 11 tflsai About a $7? | Don't You Need On j| A full line of Babcc 8 always on hand, Rubbe: g 15 Surreys to go at fi All Winter Lap Rol 1 Studebaker, Milburi B A nice line of Singl B ifmbrellas. * 1 1 J II nave on nanu a su brands on the market. Wire Fencing of all . Paint your house w Will appreciate yor When in town will m Dispensari( i ALL biUl Total Invoii Dispensary. No. Location. Stock on I Day of Lexington 1 Lexington >5,11 Lewiedale 2 Gilbert 2,87 Peak 3 Peak l.Sfc Brookland 4 New Brooldand 3,81 Total $1 ?,61 STATE OF S Lexingt Personally appe* the Lexington Ooi sworn, deposes am I Swoi ! I Z^are Gave Birth to Twins. ; j An unusual occurrence took place at j the farm of Mr. Irvin H. Zimmerman, : near Cameron, yesterday. Mr. ZimI merman's fine mare gave birth to j twins, but later one of the young ani| mals died. No similar case has ever been heard of about here.?Orangej btirg Sun. Mournful numbers?the balance on I i the wrong side of the sheet. ' 1 You can buy suits for if Children's Dresses j ;. Lexington people w % ^ D *w*wv^wwv% n a Few Buggies ke room we will sell, as lon< 15.00 to 55.00 upen ?suggies at \ ed Prices. Several second han< on. A lot of new Shafts and ] svo second hand Ford Runabou The largest stock of all the dii Old Hickory, Mitchell, Hackne' [EE MEANS SOMETHING. ' HICKORY WAG ragons that have stood the test on for good service and honest i CXMEY WAG02 dar with the good qualities cf t market for years ? There is nr agon that will cost you as rnucl t the proper service at a minim ? O PI 0 IE Pt swi a Co KI1WWBWW???KT-WW wuif MM I .00 Tajior-Cannady lop e? 1 Have a Few lore I >ck, Summers, Rock Hill, Lion a r or Steel Tires, Top or Open. Bargains, Extension or Canopy bes at Cost. a, Thornhill and Virginia Wag< e and Double Harness, Summer ipply of Brick, Lime, Cement As cheap as Columbia or Augui [ kinds, Gates to match, ith Sun-Proof, New Era or Pari Lr patronage and give you your be glad to see you whether yoi atesburg5 $= < )NTHLY STATEMENT OF T3 ss in Lexingtc For Month of April, 1909 DK GIVEN AT CONSUMEE'S ce Including Operating Ej land first Total Sales. of Each Month. Dispensar 12 17 $1,387 25 $178 46 7 02 1,084 19 127 09 17 59 1,167 74 138 07 3 oi 1,176 17 143 72 >0 29 $4,815 35 $387 34 OUTH CAROLINA, ) ;on County. j ired R. L. Keisler, J. L. Shulerand A. B ] tiuty Dispensary Board, who being eac I says that the foregoing statement is trut n to and subscribed before me this 3rd da G. A. Derr Death of a Bright Child. I We learn with much regret cf tlie j death of little Mike, the 19-months- ; old son of Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Rut- i land, which occurred on last Tuesday j night after a brief illness. This was ; a bright little child, the joy of his j fond parents, and hi3 death has cast a . gloom of sorrow over the household. i 1 i $ . \ & i d % less money now S in all sizes and ? ill find a warm e * wvwwv^vw* > and Carriages * as they last: J % ?40.00 to $45.00 i Babcock Surreys very Poles we will sell cheap .ts that are in ideal conFerent sizes of the best y and Thornhill. Terms ONS ^ ^ of time, and they have values. ^TB his well known wagon x > reason v/hy 'oushould i as the purchase price um eest. IULE CO luenhia, South Carolina Buggy For $50.00? I io So al lis Price I md Chase City Buggies 9 Tops. m * >ns. 8 Lap Robes and Canopy m and Plaster. The best sta. I an Paints. m moneys worth. I l buy or not. ff IE >n County i ? PRICES. .pwises k Stock on Hand Last .breakage. Day of Month. J * $ 6 75 $3,718 17 2 50 1.790 32 3 45 :3,716 40 60 2,636 74 $13 60 $11,861 64 Baehman members of h duly and severally ? and correct, y of May, 1909. ick, Notary Public. The Little Boy's Complaint. A little boy in Trenton, who has but recently mastered his catechism, confessed his disappointment therein in the following terms: "Say, dad, I obey the Fifth Com*** mandment anu honor my father and mother, yet my days are not a bit longer in the land, for I'm put to bed every night at 7 o'clock just the same.'' Subscribe it the Dispatch.