The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, June 09, 1909, Page 4, Image 4
The Lexington Dispatch!
Wednesday, June 9,1909.
G. M. Harm ah, Editor and Publisher
D. R. Haltiwanger, Assistant Editor.
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Entered at tne Post Office at Lexington,
S. O., as second class matter. !
The subscription price of the Dispatch
is $1 a year; 50 cents for six months; 25 i
cents fdr three months?1 in variably cash
in advance.
CIRCULATION 2.325.
The State Again.
r The Colombia State 9ays that we
"fail to note the main point in its
comment concerning the record for
lawlessness in this county," and adds
.that it was "but pointing the way
whereby Lexington might. escape an
undesirable reputation." The State
says "The Dispatch felt aggrieved because
a prisoner was brought for safekeeping
to the penitentiary." The
Dispatch felt nothing of the kind, and
said nothing of the kind, We merely
stated that "Bynum could have been
placed in the Lexington jail with as
much safety and would have received
just as much protection as in the
State penitentiary." We have never
for a moment felt aggrieved because
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he was carried u> me pcinucnui?>*.7,
but what we were driving at was to
save Lexington the extra and needless
expense of a military trial. We felt
then, and feel now, that there is absolutely
no danger of the negro being
lynched. In answer to this, our esteemed
and learned friend throws off
on Lexington by recalling a lynching
which took place in this county some
twenty years ago, and it was to this
that we took exception. There can
be no shadow of comparison between
the lynchings which The State recalls
and the present ca9e. In the two
cases cited by The State, a womanfair
woman?had been robbed of her
virtue bv a black brute. Iu the case
of Bynum shooting the sheriff is an
entirely different matter; and while
' we are still of the opinion that he
would have been killed soon after tbe
crime was committed, there was never
any great danger of a lynching. He
would have been killed because it
.'was generally understood that he was
heavily armed and the men in the
party would have taken no chances.
" The State says that no one was punished
for "butchering7' tbe negro in
his cell in the Lexington jail twenty
years ago, and adds that "as no other
county has that record it is incumbent
on Lexington to take especial
measures to rehabilitate herself."
"n7n nnw pail nnon The State
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to mention a single case in South Carolina
where a man has been punished
* for being in a lynching party wheie a
white woman had been assaulted.
We contend that Lexington is no
worse than any of the other counties
in the State in this particular. Were
any of those parties "punished" who
\ lynched a negro almost in sight of
Governor Hey ward a few years ago?
Were all of the parties unknown to
the officers? Is Lexington worse than
the county where this lynching took
place? If our recollection serves us
aright this lynching occurred in
"broad daylight." *
We do not mention these occurrences
in a sense of defending
lynching in any form, but
for the purpose of convincing our
, contemporary, if possible, that all
* over this South land of ours human
nature is the same, and that when a
negro assaults a white woman he is
lynched, if it is within the power of
the mot* to get in possession of the
guilty party.
We commend The State's zeal in
condemning lawlessness; we commend
its attitude toward the lawless
in its own town, "South Carolina and
the South," and belieye that it has
been a strong factor in moulding public
opinion against lawlessness. In
its efforts along this line The State
will always find The Dispatch cooperating,
whether the case applies to
Lexington, Richland or any other
county.
Assassinations in South Carolina are
becoming entirely too common. |
Within the last two weeks the live9 of j
two young men have been snuffed out |
by the assassin's bullet. A young
merchant of Smoaks, near Branchville,
was slain in front of his store
door during the early hours of night.
Following closely on the heels of this
terrioie crime, cau.e L1J C acciAi ai'Av^A
of young John Watson in Horry county,
while driving along the public
highway in the broad open daylight.
At this writing neither of the perpetrators
have been apprehended. Something
must be done to check this
reign of crime. But we admit our inability
to suggest a remedy further
than the use of a good hemp rope, but
this is of no avail so Ions as the juries
fail to convict upon strong circumstantial
evidence. It is reaching the
stige where, when a man has a falling
out with his neighbor, he hides in the
bushes beside the road, and with murder
in his heart, takes his life and cs?
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capes to the woods, leaving only cir- ^
jumstances and his terrible crime
behind. It is appalling. It is time
the people were waking up; ^
Since the above was written there ^
has been another young man slain
from ambush in this state, and the
assassin is still at large.
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Now watch the Columbia State for g,
those wireless message#.
Now that the school commence- |
ment season is oyer we will make
ei
room for the .Tune brides.
The Winthrop sweet girl graduates
are said to be in great demand Dotn
as housewives and to "teach the young
ideas how to shoot." to
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The fight for prohibition i9 on. Let bl
there be no animosity, gentlemen. ^
This is a question that must be decid- qj
ed by the people and it should be
I fought out on a high plane.
i The stockholders of the late Semi- A:
nole Securities company have re- he
i ceived 20 per cent, on their invest- a*
ment and are now ready to bite at
the next smooth proposition that
comes along.
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Columbia has had a hig-a-do over a m
dog being thrown out of a church H
fhw^ncrh a window. The Columbia L.
State freely admits that its news colr
nmns are not able to accommodate ^
all those who wish to be heard on the pe
matter.
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The heavy rains of last week washe d aI
up the roads in many sections of the F<
| county.. It is very important that
overseers call out the hands and work
the roads at once, especially those
sections that have recently been
worked by the chaingang. A little
work now will mean wonders. cc
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Mr. William Watts Ball, for the last
CI
four years on the editorial staff of the ^
News and Courier, has accepted a po- I
sition with The State. Mr. Ball is _
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one of the most popular newspaper
men in the state and one of the best s6
writers in the South. Watch The
State for "Billy" Ball.
k We wish to again remind subscribers
that we cannot send papers
through the m$il to those who are in S]
arrears for more than one year, without
violating the United States postal 8U
laws. This we are not going to do, ^
for we cannot afford to become en- m
tangled with Uncle Sam. Remember, hi
then, that unless your subscription is b]
paid within the bounds of the law *a
your paper will be stopped. If you
can't come to town the mails are H
ftnon nra will o nnronia vnnT " TP. H
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mittance.
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Why the Difference. w
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The esteemed OrangebargTimes and w
Democrat says "When Congressman gg
Lever voted to protect lumber, he re- ^
fused to obey the party platform, and
right then he forfeited his claim on
the Democratic party and became an
Independent.'' But he says "When ca
Senator Tillman voted to protect tea, j,
it was only a joke and was done to
show the absurdity of protection." ^
The joke must be on the Times and j0
Democrat. Why the difference??Cal- 0j
houn Advance. gj
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Ken Fast Fifty la Danger. a,
Men past middle life have found
comfort and relief in Foley's Kidney . .
Remedy, especially for enlarged prostate
gland, which is very common
among elderly men. L. E. Morris, ai
Dexter, Ky., writes: "Up to a year ?
ago my father suffered from kidney and
bladder trouble and several physicians hi
pronounced it enlargement of the pros- fr
tate gland and advised an operation.
On account of his age we were afraid
LA aavi 1A *.A4- of-ortrl it onrl T ro^rirnmorirl.
UK? vuu.u uu U X V ariiu X x vvvaaa uavuv?
ed Foley's Kidney Remedy, and the
first bottle relieved him, and after tak- dj
ing the second bottle he was no longer
troubled with this complaint." Sold by ^
all Druggists of Lexington and Henry w
Drug Store, Chapin, S. 0. . cc
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3?ay Remove Some Auditors. oi
Columbia?Although all of the ^
auditors have reported on the income
tax collections under the special
instructions of Comptroller
General Jones and Gov Ansel, the ja
comptroller general is not satisfied. ~
It is apparently certain the auditors
have not obeyed the instructions,
and with a view to finding
out the true situation the comptroller
general today addressed a circular
letter to all the auditors, calling
upon them to report specifically th?
names of all persons to whom blanks
for making returns were sent, whether ^
these were sworn to, etc.
When answers to this circular aie
all in the comptroller general will ir
know which auditors to report to I P
the Governor for removal for failure
to enforce the law.
Mrs. Shealy at Hone. J?
Mrs. Frank \V. Shealv, who un- *
j derwent a serious operation at the *"
Columbia hospital a few weeks ago. y
return* d to her home here on Satur- n
day, very n u -h improved. Mrs. v
Shealy speaks in the highest praise of ^
the treatment reeeivedat the hosnit- ^
al. " II
b dumber of Deaths
From Appendicitis.
Miss Mamie Martin, youngest daugh- ir
of Mr. Allen Martin, of Donalds, I
ed on Tuesday night after an opera- I
on for appendicitis. She had been
ek four or five days.
Miss Helen Carlisle, daughter of Mr.
!. L. Carlisle, of Anderson, died on
atnrday afternoon of appendicitis.
Miss Minnie Karesh, daughter of Mr.
icob Karesh, died on Thursday at
ir home in Branohville after an op ation
for appendicitis.
Jno. B. Kirby, a prominent young
an of Spartanburg, died on Monday
ter an operation for appendicitis.
Many of our citizens are drifting
wards Bright's disease bv neglecting
mptoms of kidney and bladder troue
which Foley's Kidney Remedy will
lickly cure. Sold by all Druggist
Lexington and Henry Drug Store,
lapic, S. C.
Married.
Mr. J. B. Swygert and Mis9 C.
relia Wessinger were united in the
>ly bonds of matrimony on May 30th,
i the Lutheran parsonage at Chapin,
ev. Enoch Hite officiating,
Married on Sunday, May 13th, at
ie residence of the officiating clergyan,
the Rev. W. D. Quick, Mr.
enry W. Lawhorne and Miss Mary "
, Arnold.
Everyone would be benefited by takg
Foley's Orino Laxative for consti- C)
ition, stomach and liver trouble, as
sweetens the stomach and breath, 110
sntly stimulates the liver and regulates tl
e bowels and is much superior to pills si
id ordinary laxatives. Why not try ^
jley's Oriho Laxative today? Sold by .
1 Druggists of Lexington and Henry 11
rug Store, Cbapin, S.'C.
Juno Term of Court. The
regular term of court for this rp
>unty will convene next Monday
orning with Judge Robert Aldrich B
residing. Both the criminal and
vildockets are congested, and it will m
5 up to the attorneys and Judge Al- ti
ridge to dispose of as many cases as ^
>88ible. Solicitor Timmerman tfill m
)ubtless give a good account of him- ai
>lf in rushing through the criminal d<
ork of the court. Pj
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Ligbtaiaj's Deadly Work.
William Camp, a farmer residing in hi
partanburg county, was killed by ^
jhtning one day last week. He is oj
irvived by a wife and several chil en.
On the same day Wiljiam Sinj- E
ons, living in the same section, had ^
8 barn and smokehouse demolished
j lightning and he and his whole
mily received a severe shock.
Marion Eugene Brown, aged 21, was
lied by lightning on his farm at Mt.
oily on Thursday.
Ed Byrd. a negro, and the mule he,
as plowing, were killed by lightning I
hile plowing on Mr. Jesse Clink- 1
:ales' farm in Anderson county last ,|
eek. Mr. Clinkscales was in the
lttip fiplH anfi wa? lrnnnkpd *pnsfi1ftas
ir the same bolt, but revived.
Convict Escaped.
Anderson Babb, a negro convict, esiped
from the chaingang on Saturly
morning. Babb went into the
acksmith shop, filed off his shackle.' fl
essed up in a $20 suit of clothes benging
to Guard Mack, put on a pair ^
$4 patent leather slippers and a $5
;etson hat, secured a double-barreled
lot gun and a good supply of shells,
id "high balled." ,
So far he has succeeded in eluding ?
s pursuers. ^
Babb had only 29 more days to serve
id would been released on July 4th. y
e was one of the State convicts,
iving been sent up for seven years
om Greenville county for larceny.
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Fifty-One Graduates.
Last Wednesday was graduating 0
ly at Clemson college and fifty-one
aduates received diplomas. There
ere 26 graduates in the agricultural u
>urse, 23 in the engineering course
id two in geology. Mr. O. M. Clark, ^
: Chapin, this county, was among
le list of graduates.
At Frankfort, Ky., a negro who had ^
lot a circus man was taken from the
,il and lynched by a mob. ^
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Foley's e
Honey
and Tar e.
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Will cure a cough or cold no
latter how severe and prevent
neumonia and consumption.
A Guarantee.
This is to certify that all ^
ruggists are authorized to reind
your money if Foley's
loney and Tar fails to cure
our cough or cold. Contains 1
o opiates. The genuine is in a
ellow package. REFUSE SUBSTITUTES.
old by all druggists of Lexington,
[eury Drug Store, Clinpin, S. C.
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MAURICE'S T!
704 and 1706 MAIN ST.
For Dry Goods
Millinery, Fane
and Silks, Undt
You'll find
lowest and our
r04-l706 Main St. FITZM
Pension Honey Paid Ont.
Hon. Frank W. Shealy, clerk of the
Durt, has paid out all of the pension
loney to the proper authorities and
le amount left over from those penoners
who have died since the roll
as made up, has been returned to
le state.
Fishing Tackles at The Bazaar.
HE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County of Lexington.,
y George S. Drafts, Esquihe, Probate
Judge.
Whereas, W. ifi. Shull made suit to
Le, to grant him Letters of Adminisation
of the estate of and effects of
7. D. Shull.
These are therefore to cite and adlonish
all and singnlar the kindred
ad creditors of the said W. D. Shu'l
sceased, that they be and ap3ar,
before me, in the Court of Proate,
to be held at Lexington, C. H.,
. C., on 22nd day of June, 1909, next,
iter publication hereof at 11 o'clock in
le forenoon, to show cause, if any they
ave, why the said Administration
lould not be granted.
Given under my hand, this 7th day
P June, Anno Domini, 1909. ,
Geo. S. Drafts, (L. S.)
robate Judge, Lexington County, S. C.
Published on the 9th day of June,
)09, in the Lexington,'Dispatch.
MEET ME
tfe Close Ou!
June llth
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Mr. LOCKnart ana nis iai
JATURDAY, JUNE 12th.
This man and this event \
usiness added to a realm of
Lial interest to our customers
ent of this popular sale into
Are you a diplomat in h
ou ever thought of the help
f right shopping brings to th
We can promise no othei
Mill-End" Sale, we have wel
/ill be the greatest this store
With new "Mill-End" g
.ockhart's connection, from f<
nd mill centres in such imme
e attempted for any other ti
mphasis, this sale will easily
qual in the civilized world.
It will pay you to be at tl
ryday as long as it lasts. \\
.ay, June 12th. Where will
ORDER
We prepay mail, express or fright
ed to any point within a radius of MM
THE JAMES L
1638 to 1646 Main I
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COLUMBIA, S. C. Th
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3rwear, etc. $
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AURICE'S Columbia, S. C.
Young: Whits Man
Assassinated in Sorry.
Mr. John Watson, a prominent
young man of Horry county, was shot
and killed by a negro named Melvin
Watson, concealed by the roadside,
on Wednesday morning, while the
Vouug man was driving by in a wagon.
The citizens of the community were
greatly excited over the killing. In
the wagon with Mr. Watson when he
was killed was a son of ex-senator J.
P. Derham, but he was not hurt.
Colda that hang on weaken the con1
stitution and develop into consumption
. Foley' s Honey and Tar cures per'
fsistent coughs that refuse to yield to
' other treatment. Do not experiment
with untried remedies as delay may
result in your cold settling on your
lungs. "Sold by all Druggists of Lexington
and Henry Drug Store, Chapin, S. C.
Unclaimed Mail.
List of letters remaining uncalled
for in this office for the week ending
May 31, 1909. '
Ladies: Miss Annie Redford.
mi 1 Vva oonf fa fVin
i nese wucm mu uc ^uu w ?,ur. _
dead letter office June 14, 1909, if not I
delivered before. In calling for the I
above, please say advertised, giving I
date of list. S. J. Leaphart, P. M. 1
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business opportunity, all of mu- <
and to us, comes with the ad- j
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a systematic, established course J
te family pocketbook? j
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- opportunity like the Lockhart !
1 grounded hopes that this sale !
has yet had. !
pods shipped in through Mr. J
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oreign and home ports, capitals J
snse quantities, as would never ]
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hold its place, as without an J
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he great sale Saturday, and ev- 1
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on all purchases of So.00 or more ship- <
) miles of Columbia. j
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DENTAL NOTICES
)r. R. G. Killingswortb, Dentist,
1 be at Swansea, Monday and Tuesr,
Jnne 14 and 15. lfc
)r. R. G, Killings worth, Dentist,
I be at Edmund, Wednesday and
nrsdav, June 16 and 17. It
)r. R. G. Killingsworoh, Dentist,
II be at Pelion, Friday and Satur- ^
y, Jane 18 and 19 2t
BARBECUE
rene Brass Band will furnish a first
ss barbecue and refreshments at
ne, July 3rd, 1909. Meats cured by
rley and Sox. Dinner at reasonable
ces. Special attention given to
lies and children. Everybody ined.
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BARBECUE NOTICE
Ve will furnish a first class Barbe-1
* and Refreshments on Saturday,
ty 3, 1909, at the Rishton old stand
Smith Branch.
lion, S. C. C. R. Rish & Yonee.
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leader, if you are due anything for' %
i Dispatch please send or call and
tie.
THERE'S JUST NO GETTING
AWAY FROM FACTS.
When I stand square on both feet
and tell you I am selling better
harness for less money than you
ever paid before. I'm telling facts
?and I can prove it. '
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Neighbor, don't buy a thing in
the harness line 'till you get my
prices. Here are a few:
Plow Collars at 30c.
flow Rridies at 7oc.
12.50 Leather Collars at.. .SI .50.
LET'S HELP THE MULE
WILSE W. MARTIN,
1118 Plain St., Colombia, S. C.
Alfred J. Fox, j
Real Estate
and Insurance, i
LEXINGTON, - S. C. |
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One acre lot, new 4-room dwelling
ju9t ontside incorporation lim- (
its of Lexington. I
124 acres, mils from Barr. [
50 acre9 open land. 8 Room >
dwelling. >
2 Barn9 and other out build- - ]
ings, ea9y terms. >
108 acres 4 miles from Barr >
12 acres open land near church [
and school. >
1 Stationery engine 12 H. P: >
1 Boiler, 18 H. P. j
1 Saw Mill & Fixturs. >
194 acres near Saxe Gotha Mills >
lbo acres one mile irom JLexmgton
depot; 75 acres cleared; young >
orchard; creek runs through i
place; fruit never fails. [
20 acres near Lexington. > 4
69 acres 4 miles from Steedman >
?18 acres cleared. j
One lot in town of Lexington. >
60 acres within one mile of >
Arthur, 2 acres open land. Plenty [
of water on the place. >
One lot on Main street of Lex- >
ington; good building. . |
80 acres 2 miles from Lexington >
Plenty water. Fruit never fails. >
85 acres near Lexington. Good [
for truck. Fruit never fails. >
250 acres 21 miles from South- >
ern railway. 60 acres open land. [
Fruit never fails. Good orchard >
on the place. Two buildings. >
25 resident lots in towu of Lex- |
ington. >
45 acres,8 miles from Lexington, >
9 acres open land. Plenty water. [ ,
95 acres, 25 acres open land >
35 acres round timber, 35 acres > /
boxed timber, 2 4-room houses, J
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* *
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. j
6 lots on East Church Street, > |HH
Write or call to see me | JH
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THE HOME i
MIITiniiAl DAftSIf ! H
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Lexington, S. C {
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