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The Lexington Dispatch Wednesday, Augost 18,1909. G. M. Harman, Editor and Publisher D. R. Haltiwaxger, Assistant Editor. Entered at tne Post Office at Lexington, S. 0., as second class matter. The subscription price of the Dispatch is |1 a year; 50 cents for six months; 25 cents for three montlis?invariably cash in advance. - CIRCULATION 2.3*55. V Lexington is said to be as "dry as a chip." it.'* _r . ? We have not heard of a single perBon falling off the water wagon. g# Now that the election is over let everybody get together and pull for the upbuilding of our county. 1 ? While in Columbia on Saturday we were.treated to a delightful automobile ride by Dr. C. W. Barron. Dr. Barron has a fine car and knows how to handle it. He is one of Columbia's most popular and successful physicians, and has an extensive practice in this county. , & While in Batesburg last week we were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. Frank Kneece, at their hospitable and lovely home. Mrs. Kneece is an excellent house-keeper and a most intellectual and charming young woman. Mr. Kneeoe is the very i efficient postmaster and is deservedly popular not only with the people of Batesburg, but wherever he is known. " " The editor of The Dispatch made a business trip to Charlotte, N. C., last week. Charlotte has had a most wonderful growth during the last few vftftrs. It is todav one of the best cities in the South. It is, perhaps, the greatest manufacturing city in this section of the country. It is a great i railroad center and its growth will continue to be steady and healthy. , While in the city we stopped at the Leland Hotel, the proprietor of which is Mr. H. C. Williams, a most hospitable and kindly gentleman. The Leland is located at 231 North, Tryon 1 street, one of the principal thoroughfares in the city, and is patronized by ta number of traveling men. The rooms are comfortable, the meals the best, and the accommodations all that could be desired. The charges are very reasonable. - We greatly enjoyed our trip and hope to have the pleasure of visiting Charlotte again at no distant day. Out Roads. There is one matter which we wish to call the attention of the people of this county and that is to our roads. The chaingang has been doing the best work during the last few months that it has done since the inauguration of the system. But the trouble is the people fail to take interest enough in the roads after the chaingang has done its work to keep them up. A fair sample of this is the Augusta road between Lexington and Columbia. This road was completed by the chain gang only a few weeks ago, and was as fine piece of road as there was in the State.. But the heavy rains of late have washed small gullies across and on each side of the road, until now it is almost impossible for automobili3ts to make anything like average speed. The writer, in company with Mr. W. P. Roof, Jr., went to Columbia and back in Mr. Roofs automobile on Saturday, and we were surprised to find the road in j such bad condition. Some portions of this road, we are told, have not been worked since the chaingang finished the job. The oyerseer9 should see to it that thi9 piece of road is kept up. There i9 no need of putting it off until the road becomes almost as bad as it wa9 before it was clayed. It will take but little work now to remedy the conditions. There is no subject of more importance to the people than our roads, and we want to see the different road overseers in the county take more interest in the keeping up of the road9 after the chaingang has once put them in good condition. EDUCATIONAL RALLY. To the Editor of The Dispatch: I desire to announce through your paper that on the 30th day of this month there will be held at the court house an educational rally. This meeting will be beici in me interest or education and it i9 sincerely hoped that all the trustees, patrons and f friends of the schools in this county will be present. Do not forget the time and place. We will have addresses by Congressman Lever and other prominent men of the county. Besides, the campaign committee will name, as speakers, two prominent educators who do not live in the county. The object of the meeting is to arouse the people upon educational matters, and to throw out suggestions that will be beneficial along this line. I A. D. Martin, Countv Supt. Education. Gilbert R. F. D. 1. To the Editor of The Dispatch: Fodder is being gathered, though i retarded by the heavy rains. Cotton is beginning to open,"vet the crop will be rather light in the sand. We are glad to note that Miss Winnie Price, daughter of our friend, Mr. Pierce Price, has about recovered from a recent attack of fever. The small child of our good friend and neighbor, Mr. Azariah Taylor, is almost completely well again, after being indisposed for sometime. The well beloved pastor, Rev. C. S. Felder, of the Gilbert circuit, did not meet his appointments last Sunday. He was visiting his father in Claren don county. Atter four week9 of continuous work in protracted meetings, such a rest is very much appreciated. Mrs. Maxcy R. Crout is desperately ill with fever at the home of her father, Mr. Albert Price, of Priceville. A small child of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Orout, was buried last Tuesday in the family burying ground at Mr. William Crout's. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Koon spent Thursday night in Columbia wnere they went to visit their daughter, Mrs. Murray Monts, who is very 9ick with fever at the Columbia hospital. Mr. Monts is lying critically ill at the same hospital. Miss Lola Crout after spending a few weeks with relatives around Irmo, returned to her home Friday. Mrs. William Crout, who has been very much indisposed for several months, to the delight of her many friends has very much improved. Mrs. G. 0. Smith, of Barrs, after spending several weeks at Glenn Springs, has returned very much improved in health. It is a lamentable fact that there are a few school districts in Lexington county agitating a division in their territory. An injurious undertaking. C. Gilbert, August 14. SCootis? ef Joist Council. The Joint Council of the Lexington charge composed of St. John's, Providence, Nazareth and Pisgah churches, will meet at the parsonage Saturday, Sept. the 4th, 1909, at 10 o'clock a. m. All members are urged to attend this meeting. J. E. R. Kyzer, Secty. I I II A II A AUlitlo LEI There will be some fas ers. This sale will contain and slippers ever offered t< Odd lots accumulate a so doing, we keep our stoc We have arranged oui style shoe we have in this Sale Gommi Edwin Clapp's $6.0( Several small lots of pat< clearance sale price $4.2 Men's $5.00 oxfords, pat green Russian calf, button l AA rt/\ ance saie price, spo.ou. Men's $3.50, $4.00 and I gun metal calf and tan Rus of $3.50 oxfords in this lot, EXTRA SPECIAL MEN'S BUTT< CUT i Patent leather, gun metal calf, t This lor of shoes was bought in Bo pies, bur. never sent out of the fact the factory fifty cents extra to ma workmanship. All new styles and were made to retail at $3.50 and $4 Stetson $5.00 and $6.00 shoes in th< Men's $2.50, $3.00 and and gun metal, clearance s Gun metal skuffers oxfor Sorosis $4.00 oxfords, tz ties, welt and turn sole, cle Lever's Loraine, tan kid fords, Gibson ties, former ] ance sale price $2.85. Children There is not an exagg< during this sale upon our r thp shnps nut on sain. If < -? ? r - - will gladly refund the mon this sale but at all times. S; THE TEMPERANCE j PICNIC AT CHAPIN. j To the Editor of The Dispatch: On Tuesday, August 10th, the gol- i den sun shown brightly on the little j town of Chapin. The day was ideal for picnicing and the people began to gather early in the morning, for it was the day for the annual temperance picnic at Chapin. To say that the meeting was a success does not express it, for many staunch liquor men expressed themselves after the meeting that they were forced to vote a white ticket on the 17th for the protection of their homes and their native state. Many prominent speakers were present and all impressed upon the people the fact that liquor was doing more to degrade, dragdown, pauperize and wreck humanity than any one thing else in the world. This was the greatest rally against the legalized liquor traffic that has ever been held in our community, and we feel sure that the effect was telling upon th 5 citizens of the community. W. Chapin, Aug. 17. Crops Improving:. There has been a wonderful come out in the crops of this county. Cotton, while it will hardly be as good as last year on an average, the yield will be much better than was predicted a few weeks ago. The price of cotton remains around the 12c mark, and it is thought that the difference in price will make up for the shortage. Corn will not average as good as last year, but in most sections the farmers will raise ample food to supply their own needs. Peas in some sections are fine. At The Lyric. The Lyric theatre in Columbia was crowded to standing room at each performance last week, and the attractions this week are drawing even larger crowds. "A feature for tonights performance?and one which will undoubtedly eclipse anything ever seen in the city?will be an ola-tima cake walk by Colored people. A prize of $10 will be awarded the couple winning the cake. The regular price of admission ?10 cents?will be charged. T CLEA t/ER, Th< >t shoe selling in this store duri] some of the very best values i] 3 the people of Columbia and v nd it is good business for us to k fresh and save the expense oi bargain tables convenient so tl sale. ' * mces Thursday 19thj a ) and $6.50 Oxfords. ent, tan, gun metal oxfords, 5. ent colt, tan Russian calf, and blucher oxfords, clear15.00 oxfords, patent, kid, isian calf. Only a few pairs clearance sale price $2.95. >N, LACE AND BLUCHER HIGH SHOES. ? ;an Russia calf, box calf and vici. ston in July, made up for fall sam iory. Every pair of tftese shoes cost ke on account of extra finish and shapes, sizes to 8. These shoes .00. We have added to this lot all e house, clearance sale price $2.95. $3.50 oxfords, patent, tan ale price, $1.15. oys' $3.00 oxfords, clearance price, $2.35. oys' $2.50 oxfords, clearance price $1.95. oys' and little gents' $2 oxs, clearaece sale price, 65. oys' and little gents' $1.50 $1.75 oxfords, clearance sale 3 $1.35. ds, clearance sale price 95c. in Russia calf, one eyelet trance sale price $2.85. and tan calf blucher oxDrices $3.50 and $4.00, clear's Low Shoes Were Nev crated statement in this entire eputation of fair dealings with ( my customer is dissatisfied witf ey. We want every customer : R I he 3COLUMB MAURICE'S TH 1704 and 1706 EVIAIN ST. GBEJIT QIIMIUI uiiLn i uummi We will continue t Goods at bargain j must be sold regardh We must prepart winter supply. Any disappear from this s convinced. 1704-1706 Main St. FITZMA Dr. Saowltoa Away. Dr. A. B. Knowlton, founder and head of the Knowlton Hospital in Columbia, is in Rochester, Mass., where he is taking a special course in surgery under Mayo Brothers, the most noted surgeons of this country. The Knowlton Hospital has outgrown the fondest expectations of its friends. It is one of the most up-to-date and popular institutions in the South. People go to this hospital_ for treat menfc from all over South Carolina ana from adjoining states. It is a favorite with Lexington people. RANCE $ Shoe M ng the next two weeks, if low p n men's, boys', ladies', misses' icinity. get the money out of them evei I carrying over styles from seasi lat you can come aud look then nd Will Last Until Septe Misses and Children's O: It has been said that you coi price is low enough. This is t we are conducting this sale, ankle strap slippers has left u two and four eyelet ties. We a pair if low prices will sell the i i n jf_ your children win get irom ine worth two or three times the p Misses' and children's oxforc ribbon ties, patent, tan kid, tan Lot No. 1?Clearance sale pi There are low shoes in this 1 Lot No. 2?Clearance sale pi The low shoes in this lot sol< of them at $1.00 to $1.50. EXTRA SPECIAL. Ladies' patent kid, blucher oxfords, Gibson ties and pumps are over 300 pairs of ladies' low shoes in less than $3.00, most of them at $3.50 an kind, but every 9ize in some kind. Wt that we expect to clean up the entire lo ance sale price, $1.85. QUEEN QUALITY OXFORD, $1.00. 1 these oxfords, most all small sizes, fore Every lady in Columbia who has a sma pairs of these oxfords. Tan kid and tan calf blucher oxfords and Gibson ? 1,. ?1 oo no Lie, lumieiry sum m and $2.50, clearance sale price, $1.65. Ladies' canvas oxfords, white, brown, blue and pink, formerly sold for 75c to $2.00. Most of these m are $1.50 oxfords, some are slightly soiled, the styles are good, clearance sa er Sold So Cheap in Col advertisement. We are deper )iir customers and upon the low i the purchase made the shoes r fully satisfied with every purch OflUC IA, S. C. REE-ARCH STORE f < COLUMBIA, S.C ] ER BARGAINS ! ( :o sell all Summer ! i \ >rices. Everything i < iSS of cost or loss. i I i for our fall and i < odds and ends must i < < tore. Come and be j ( < ( < t URICE'S Columbia, S. C ] ( New Church to he Dedicated. | The dedication of Mt. Hebron Metho- ] dist church will take place on the fifth < Sunday in August at 11 o'clock. On < Saturday, August 28, the cornerstone ] will be laid, and a basket picnic given < by the Sunday School. The public < most cordially invited. < . ? . < Boa. A. 7. Lever. Hon. A. F. Lever will be one of the ] distinguished speakers at th6 Delmar < reunion next Friday, August 20th. j His subjct will be, "Good Citizenship." , DOT) i ( an I 1 rices will make custom- i and children's oxfords 1 ( i i at an actual loss. By ] on to season. 4- \ i over, and see every ! i < mber I sf. < xfords and Slippers. Lild sell anything if the j he principal upon which j The great demand for j s overstocked on one, ?! dot intend to carry over ^ >m. The actual service 9 :se oxfords will be easily 1 rice they cost you. | Is in one and two eyelet | calf and black kid. | ice, 95c. ot that sold for $2.50. 1 ice, 45c. a I up to $2.00 and most I patent colt, tan kid and calf i, welt and turn sole. There this lot, not a pair sold for d $4.00, not all sizes of every i have marked these so low t in a very short time, clear'here are about 125 pairs of tier price $2.50, $3.00 and $3.50. 11 foot should buy two or three le price, 50c. umbia -? iding for our busines? de rj i price we have marke ^ nay be returned and \ve da ase made not only a Man I IVIUII] 111; wi or ? ^ Alfred J. Fox, Real Estate and Insurance, j LEXINGTON, - S. C. I ??????????a?? > 1 8 h. p. engine and boiler, 1 > 50 saw gin, conenser and press, 1 > shingle 9aw, 1 thresher No. 3. \ lOS Of>roa 1 TY-ii 1 oo frftni Cffln/I > *vv ?v* vo * ixv/ili. UlA^CU* ] f man, 30 acres open land, 5 room > dwelling. | 10? acres 2.1 miles from Lexing- > ton, 30 acres open land, 8 room [ dwelling, barn and stables, tim- | ber to cut 50,000 feet lumber. > 76 acres 3 miles from Lexing- > ton on Red Bank creek, 80 acres \ , open land, 4 room dwelling. 98 acres 1.] miles from Lexing- > ton, 15 acres open land, 83 acres [ round timber that will cut 5,000 > boxes. | One-half acre lot in Lexington, | 3 room dwelling. \ 29 4-10 acres near Lexington, > timbered. \ 124 acres, 3Yz mils from Barr; > 50 acres open land. 8 Room | dwelling, 2 barns and other out \ buildings, easy terms. i 26^ acres near Saxe-Gotha' > mills, 6 room dwelling, outbuild- | ing. good orchard, plenty water. , 108 acres 4 miles from Barr i 12 acres open land near church [ and school. i 1 Stationery engine 12 K. P. > 1 Boiler, 18 H. P. j 1 Saw Mill & Fixturs. > 194 acres near Saxe Gofcha Mills > 165 acres one mile from Lexing- | ton depot; 75 acres cleared; young > orchard; creek runs through ) place; fruit never fails. | 20 acres near Lexington. , 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. i 250 acres 24 miles from South- [ era railway. 60 acres open land. \ Frait never fails. Good orchard > on the place. Two buildings. | 25 resident lots in town of Lex- > ington. > ? 45 acres,3 miles from Lexington, [ 9 acres open land. Plenty water. ) 95 acres, 7 miles from Gilbert 25 acres open land, 35 acres J round timber, 35 acres boxed > timber, 2 4-room houses, > barn and stables. Church and [ school house within 2 miles of > place. > One large lot, 6-room dwelling [ and barn on Main Street, Lex- > ington. > 100 acres, 30 acres open land, j dwelling and barn, church and > school within one mile, 5 miles > from Gaston, 6 miles from Swan- | sea. > 3 acres, good dwelling near > Lexington. [ 86 acres 34 miles from Chapin, > 5 room dwelling, and outbuildi ngs - > 40 acres open land. \ ) ? ?^wm?> > Write or call to see me J AT > THE HOME NATIONAL BANK, j Lexington, S. C ' i^?? t 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. Neighbor, don't buy a thing in the harness line 'till you get my prices. Here are a few: Plow Collars at 30c. Plow Bridles at 75c. $2.50 Leather Collars at.. .SI .50. LET'S HELP THEIMULE WILSE W. MARTIN, 1118 Plain St., Columbia, S. C. ?BC?W?KW?1? Unclaimed MailList of letters remaining uncalled r in this office for the week ending ugust 1(>, 1909. Gentlemen?W. N. Jordon. These letters will be sent to the >ad letter office Aug. 3X 19C9 ip not divered before. In calling for me >ove, please say advertised, giving tte of list. S. J. Lcaphart, P. M. ? Working for Fair. Mr. Samuel B. George, secretary of e Lexington County Fair Assoeiaon. is worbiner hard in the interest the coming fair. Mr. George spent to days in the Fork last week, and ? et with much success. Among the any attractions at the coming fair ' ill he a ban torn rooster, the propty of Col. J. II. Fric-k, of Chapin, it said.