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The Lexington Dispatch. Wednesday, May 12. 1909 x lades to ITew Advertisements. t ; \ Wall Paper?Webb's Art Store. Farnifcure?P. M. Frick. Bankrupt Sals?Augusta Stock Bayers. Harness?Davis & Co. Footwear ? Callahan-Dobson Shoe Co. Clothing?E. G. Dreher & Co. Cotton Market. Lexington 10c. a ~* w - Judge Wingard. The condition of the Hon. Simon P. Wingard, announcement of whose severe illness appeared in these colnms last week, is unchanged. The Judge is suffering from a cardiac breakdown and his family and friends areverey much alarmed over his condition. There is no more popular ci tizen in the county than^ Judge Wingard . * and. his hundreds of friends wish for him a speedy and permanent recovery. * - . . r Material Removed. The Carolina Engineering Company * who had the contract for the construction of the 9teel bridge across the Saluda river and who had already commenced the work, has hauled the cement and other material from the grounds. HThere has- been no new developments, the matter remaining where it was left off several weeks ago. It is not known whether an effort will be made to recover damages from the , county or not. The whole transaction * from beginning to end is said to have been violation of the laws. I imuniunQ I U1M1U1UJU are the most interesting of all Jewels. They have figured in history poems and songs; been tne cause J of deaths without number, provided ready money ?all the while serving as beautiful ornaments. Buy Diamonds from us % and receive best value for for you money. - SYLVAN BROS. I Jewelers, SUtversmitns, upucians Oct. Main and Hampton St. Columbia, S. C. KB v. Vrm.* 8 v. B --' -"--.I f^^rqdy,ad^"'i>1aB The platform is strong and wiE mm m The sates lay the gram well on * ? j:?i .v. _.._! | lormauu uoukugc uic K _It has a fine cutting device, wb B ,Hr roHer bearing makes easy d | - Can jkoPjthc.gavcl^at any 3PP ;-{ It c?a be folded quickly.' 117 JBh v* *? / II P I want to buy v I them anywh You'll fi] Headquartei I IF YOU WAI j the newest ir and Furnish: the New Sto lumbia. W( stock. You prices right, new shades i Prices Range $12.5 Our stock of the best that shown in the ! | to see us. 11 SCRUGGS (I .. . Leaders in Sty i4M mm st. PHoiiE | ColuaTjia District Conference. * J The Columbia District conference, ! M. E. Church, South, tor this year, I was held at Johnston the past week. I The attendance was far greater than ever before and the session lasted until Saturday afternoon. Dr. J. W. Daniel, the presiding elder of this district presided, and Rev. B. R. Turnipseed was made secretary. The people of Johnston are unusually hospitable and all thoroughly enjoyed the stay. Among the attendance from Lexington county we note: Rev. Cantey and D. P. Bodie of Batesburg; Rev. Booth, ~ ta _ n Prof. Haynes. and Kev. vvm. jttoor, oi Leesville*; Rev. Felder, Geo. W. Smith, Joseph P. Shull, Albert L. Smith and T. Haskell Shull, of Gilbert; Rev. Neeley, Rev. Quick, and Samuel B. George, of Lexington; Rev. W. S. Myers, R. L. Shuler, Maj. Guignard and Henry Buff, of Brookland; Rev. Davis and Geo. T. Carson- of Swansea, and L W. Gardner, of Pelion; Rev. D. R. Roof, of Wagener. The following were elected delegates to the annual conference which meets in Abbeville Dec. Sfch: James L. Quinby, of Graniteville; John D. Eidson, of Johnston; L. B. Haynes, of Leesville, and J, H. Stelling, of Columbia. The next conference will be held at North Augusta. I ARVFKT Illl I H V I * ^Jj^OsBQHWE Wfh E"*~P ER.*, ^ i. TTT _ or not. w e are a ere. id our prices and i w. rs for Everything in Up-I i Clothing, Hats | ing Goods visit | re when in Co- !j 3 have no old j! . will find our I -in nil fli Q j lOUiUD in an unv i and latest cuts. 0 to $30.00 ' Blue Serges is ; has ever been se parts. Come ! & SWAN | 'le and Quality J 306 OOLU^eiS, S. Q. j MM?I?!>! >? II ? i? I Til T?? ?w WM? | BASEBALL. I On last Saturday afternoon the j Lexington and Saxe Gotha ball teams | crossed bats on the Lexington diamond, ! which resulted in a victory for the ! home team by a score of 14 to 5. j The feture of the game was two home j j runs by Henry Barrett of the Lex- j | ington team. Milledge Hicks of the Lexington team also made a home j run. There will be another game on | next Saturday afternoon. Commencement at the Palmetto 1 T. .4i.. The commencement exercises of the Palmetto Collegiate Institute will be held May 23rd to 25th. Rev. J. P. Inabinet, of Cottageville, S.. C., will preach the commencement 9ermon at 11 a. m., on Sunday, the 23rd. State Superintendent of Education John E. Swearingen will deliver the literary address on the evening of Tuesday, the 25th. A fuller account of the exercises by the school will be given next week. Dental Notice. Dr. R. G. Killingsworth, dentist, will be at Swansea on Friday and Saturday, May l! and 15, prepared to do all kinds of dental work. TIME I! In anticipal we have purchs on the marke m time and labor. (I ply your wants m terms that w Tf hearty approvi to figure with yc lso in position to s , FARMING I We have all t I or saving farmi vators, Harrows pers and everyt farm. ;erms very reasona r. :o-Date Merchandise. Rev. Brown Installed. The Rev. T. S. Brown, who recentlv came to Lexington from Pittsburg, Pa., and who has been occupying the pulpit since the first of March, was formally installed as pastor Sunday morning. An earnest charge to the congregation was made by the Rev. W. H. Greever, D. D., urging upon the n em'.ers th^ir duty to the pastor and to the church. Trie Rev. B. W. Cronk ably delive-edthe clarge to the pastor, settingforth the so:emn and important duties the pastoral relationship involves. The act of installation was conducted by Dr. Greever, the pastor and church council standing before the altar. The service and whole exercises were solemn and impressive and witnoooo/l cmS norHnindt-o/l ill Kt7 CI Icirorp iit-covu auu ^ax uAViyuivv* wj u> audience. The music was chnrchly and inspiring and added greatly to the interest of the occasion. Dr. Greever preached an appropriate and practical sermon on "St. Paul, the Servant." at8:lop. m., to an audience equally as large as that in the forenoon. Dr. S. P. Derrick To Take Pest Graduate Course. Dr. E. P. Derrick, accompanied by Mrs. Derrick and little son, Homer, left on Sunday for an extended trip for rest, recreation and treatment, lie will visit Hampton Springs, Fla., HotSprings, Ark., and Glenn Springs. He will also take a post graduate course before returning. Dr. Derrick has been a great sufferer from rheumatism during the past few months and he hopes to receive much benefit from his trip to Hot Springs. During his absence Dr. Frank Roberts, who graduated from the University of Tennessee a year ago and an o'd Lexington boy, will be in charge of his practice. Dr. Derrick is one of the most successful and popular physicians in the county and his legend of friends wish for him a pleasant and profitable trip. Mrs. Henkle Shealy Improving' Mrs. Henkle Shealv, of Fredonia, sister of Clerk of the Court Frank W. Shealy, wTho has been under treatment at the Columbia hospital for the j past two weeks, is improving. Mrs. i Shealy was struck by lightning several years ago, which injured her eyesight and rendering her almost an invalid. Her many friends will be glad to know that she is being very much benefitted under the care of the physicians and nurses at the hospital. A Delightful Fish-Frye. nr- ATM TI7 AT anrl Miil 1U1 Ll >U iTli D* TT XTX* V^uv vm?? dren, of Monetta, Mrs. A. J. Boatwright, Mr. Oscar Boatwight and little Miss Emma Julia Boatwright, of near Leesville, spent the week-end ac the hospitable home of Mr, and Mrs. Paul P. Clark at Clark's Mill. Mr. and Mrs. Clarke gave a delightful fish-frye in honor of their guests. " DRiWI :ion of the harvest ised a number of t t. They save A, A M M W tJ UfcUl SU.JJ- a at prices and " ill meet your il. We want >u whether you ell mowers and ra IMPLEMEN he latest improvec ing implements. 1 s, Eureka Cotton < hing to be used o: i.hlfi Call to see i: RO |?i ^ ?|i pi Hi ??V ||i ||i siifia ?Lz_|fP^flj jj g I Does the Baby Suffer 1 From the effects of teething? J3j j IGiye the little one the kind of |j nourishment that will renew and ? sustain its strength. Try some of oar |? Sunbrights infant Food or | halted ftiiik ?rj i They will stay on baby's | j ^ stomach when all other foods are p | ^ rejected. We look after the g $ youngster's comfort, too. Our | a Soap, Talcum Powders, Puffs, n j M etc., are gratified to the skin and a j jj benelicial as well. Our infant's E \ department is a boon to mothers, k SSee it. | THE KAUFMAN DRUG | COMPANY, *j | LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAR. 1 ?i* Jiai. mmnn mmimiuM SE921Ki&3tf?QBHB9HBHCttSiB9HBa9H&aBSD2i?i?0B3Silli8SQBSfl The Caldwell Hotel. The Caldwell Hotel, located in the central portion of the business section of Columbia, offers to the travelling public the best accommodations that money and experience, coupled with good business management can supply. Under the new management The Caldwell is growing. Mr. Howell is a very clever and pleasant gentleman, while his assistant, Mr. Woodward, is an experienced hotel man and knows how to please the guests. The homelikeness of The Caldwell appeals to everyone. The rooms are large and well ventilated, and the fare is unexcelled. At no place have we been able to find better service, and on every hand words of commendation and praise for this popular hotel are heard. For the plaasure-seeker and those desiring rest and quiet, The Caldwell is an ideal place. Lexington people will find ample accommodations at a very reasonable price at The j Caldwell. ! NG NEA time, which is di ;he best Reapers ikes as cheap as ; / TS I Culti- 111 , ^1?B oh?p w OF Lexingt | AS WELL AS fj large ones are welcome here? Ej you noed not wait until your bus|| ir.ess has assumed great propor|j tions before opening a Checking ' | Account, DO SO TO-DAY. I # Oar patrons regardless of the J amount of business done, receive i every courtesy in all matters of ! business entrusted to us?and j there is nothing in safe banking : ; | we cannot perform. Talk it over 0! with onr cashier. i CAROLINA BA7SGBAL BANK, COLUMBIA, S. C. Attsmp e& Suicide On Train. While on his way to the State Hospital for the Insane. Emanuel Bolen, a middle-aged white man from Nortk Augusta, attempted suicide by slashing himself several times in the throat witk aoenkuife, which the deputy in charge of him said Bolen borrowed from a passenger. ?^ i i i i I i Jrfolen was dangerously womaen, dui the authorities at the hospital are of the opinion that he will recover if blood poison does not set in. It required 4i minutes of delicate work to sew up bin wounds. As thay were coming into the city over the Congaree bridge, the unfortunate man reached up with his hands to hi9 throat with a knife and slashed his throat viciously several time9 while the guard was glancing out of the window. Mr. Mitchell, a student at the university, discovered the attempt in time to save the man's life,. The paseengers were panic stricken.? The State 11 th. " Richland's Income Tazes. County Auditor W. H. Gibbes announces that Richland county's income taxes have considerably increas- . ed this year. In 1908, there were 51 income taxpayers, the amount of the ax being $1,161. This year the number of taxpayers is 75 and the amount $1,856. R rawing near, I and Binders ^ you can buy I on, S. C. I J