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The Lexington Dispatcl Wednesday, Septembar 22,1309. G. M. Harman, Editor add Pnblishe D. R. Haltiwanger, Assistant Editoi Entered at tiie Post Office at Lexingtor S. C., as second class matter. The subscription price of the Dispatc Is $1 a year; 50 cents fcr six months; 2 oents for three months?in variaDiy cas in advance. ? CIRCULATION 2.325. Interest in tne County Faircotinue to grow. The premium lists are beinj sent out to all points, and those in terested are requested to call on o write the secretary for same. A ne\ feature is the appointment of a lad; superintendent for the needle an< fancy work department. The build ing committee will change the judge' stand to the centre of the arena which will be a much better location Supt. G. B. Wingard is figuring witl several free attractions, and his de cision will l*e anounced in next issue Six days of fun and enjoyment ii the bill for the State Fair which thii year takes place November 1st to 6th With unusually attractive premiun lints and features, the fair is firoing tc \ be the best yet. President Taft wil be a visitor on the last day of the fail and will address the people, specia entertainment being: provided for hire by the citizens of Columbia. Twc big: football games, one the Carolina Clemson contest, the other the Cita del-Davidson game will make the fail a big event in sporting circles also. Other features are education and military day, the former on Tuesday. From the way the Yorkville Enquirer reports Congressman Lever's speech at Yorkville several days ago, the Seventh District man must have made a decidedly favorable impression upon these people who had nevei heard him before. It-is no surprise to us to learn that he made a plain, 8traight-from-the-shoulder talk; he always does that, and this accounts for his grip upon the people, who love him. ??? Mr. S. McGowan Simpkins succeeds the late Col. James T. Bacon as editor of the Edgefield Chronicle. Mr. Simpkins is a lawyer of ability and a . writer of some note, being the Edgefield correspondent of the News and Courier. We welcome Mr. Simpkins into the fold, and bespeak for him a successful career in the field of journ* ; alism. After working on the dispensary graft cases for more than a year, Attorney General' Lyon has at last placed one of the alleged grafters before the bar of justice. , J. S. Farnnm, of Charleston, is now on trial before a Richland inrv. and others will follow, it is said. " " Gov. John A. Johnson of the State of Minnessota, died in a Rochester hospital yesterday morning, following an operation several days ago. He was one of the best men of the nation. Those subscribers who are due us on subscriptions and prefer placing their cotton in the warehouse for higher prices, will please be kind and good enough to make arrangements to pay us their dues. We need the money and need it now. Letter to Joff B. Amick. Lexington S. C. Dear Sir: There is only one paint that takes least gallons to cover a job; D^yoe. All the rest of the more than 200 makes of paint in the United Stat2s take more. On a 10-gallon job tne next-best paint takes one gallon more $5 more another 44 two 44 44 10 44 4 44 three 44 44 15 44 : 4 4 4 < four 44 44 20 44 4 44 five 44 44 25 44 <? 44 six 44 44 30 44 4 4 44 seven 44 44 35 44 44 4 4 eight 44 44 40 44 44 nine 44 44 45 44 4 4 44 ten 44 44 50 44 44 eleven 44 44 55 44 4 4 4 4 twelve 44 44 60 44 and that is about the worst. On a 100gallon job, the extra cost of the worst is about $600. There are paints at every figure, more as the cost runs-up. There is only one paint that takes least gallons; Devce. Yours truly 93 F. W. DEVOE & CO P. S. The Kaufmann drug Co. Sells our paint. Tiis Grand, Lovers of fun and amusement, always find the best at The Grand theatre, in Columbia. The attractions this week are up to trie usual high standard of excellency, and the attendance is steadily growing. If you miss the performances at The Grand this week you will miss a rare treat. Excursion to Augusta. On next Tuesday the Southern Rail way will conduct an excursion trail to Augusta, The fare is onfv $1.1: ' from Lexington and nearby poiiits. Dr. James Crosson, of Leesville was hsre this ween. Dr. William Crosson, of the Crossoi Drag Company, of Leesville, is ; juror this week. W. P. Roof will make announce ment of his millinery opening in nex issue. Plea33 remember whenever yoi want candies of any kind, cakes an( crackers, Baker's bread, fruits, etc vrvn want fresh am JfVU llliU junu <> iiul, j good, all at Harmams Bazaar. Subscribers wishing their paper changed, will pleasa bear in mind tha it i9 very necessary that old postoflic* as well as new is givey. This saves u; time and trouble. While attending court, call in t( see us. ? BatosTsurg1 Happsxiings. The Batesburg Graded and High z school opened Monday. September 13, with the largest enrollment in several years. At the end of the week ISO pupils were in attendance, and there are many others yet to come in. In the High School department 3V pupils _ have been enrolled and this number will be increased. The attendance t, now is larger than the total for any previous year. The teachers and their - classes are as follows: Prof. H. A. h Brunson, a graduate of the University 5 of South Carolina and a teacher of 20 h years experience, is superintendent, and Prof. Ernest W. Black, a graduate * t> - j 11 at ~ u oi JL?aviuBuu in ui iii wiu" lina, principal; seventh grade and section of sixth, Miss Evelyn L. Cooner; fifth grade and section of sixth, z Mrs. Mattie C. Kneece; third grade, Mrs. Emmie E. Buster; second and s fourth grades, Miss Cora Belle Rogers; ^ first grade, Mis9 Isabel Brooker. With the exception of Mrs. Buster the facr uity is the same as the previous year. \ Mr. F. E. Bradham, editor of the ? Saluda Standard, was a recent visitor 3 to our town. Mr. D. Rufus Haltiwanger, assistant 8 editor of the Lexington Dispatch, * spent Saturday with his mother in * Batesburg. He was accompanied by 1 his little sons, William Charles and Rufus Daly. Capt. W. H. Sills, one of the most popular railway engineers in the ser8 vice of the Southern, is spending a few days with his family here. * Messrs. John Edward Hartley and Lisle F. Sollee are attending Clemson ; college this session. ! J Miss Grace Ridgell, daughter of Dr. . E. C. Ridgell, has entered Greenville [ Female college. Miss Constance Cullum, daughter of Mr. E. V. Cullum, is enrolled as a student of Winston-Salem Female college ] in North Carolina. Mr. George C. Wheeler, of Saluda, was a recent visitor to Batesburg. - - t*?T^i-i ? e miss Jessie x^uutsrou^e, ui oaiuua county, has accepted a position with the Whitten Dry Goods Co. Miss Mary Eva Hite, daughter of 1 Mr. W. Hite, has been elected as one 1 one of the teachers in the graded ! school at Blackville. Miss Hite is a j graduate of Winthrop college and taught last year in the Leesville Grad! ed school where she did work of decided merit.r. Mr. Jeff D. Whittle, one of the larg1 est planters and most successful busi' ness men in the lower part of the State, spent a short while here on business one day last week. Mr. Whittle > is a native of Saluda county, but has lived at Blackville for the. past 28 years. Mr. Ira C. Carson, cashier of the First National bank, visited relatives f at Johnston last Monday. * Rev. W. T. Hundley, pastor of the k Baptist church here, returned last ' Saturday after being absent a month on his annual vaoation. Mr. S. Pickens Derrick, carrier on ' route 2 from this office, is taking his vacation. He is spending a few days i with his brother, Rev. C. C. Derrick, at Williamston. Rev. M. D. Padgett, of near Mt. Willing, Saluda county, was a visitor to Batesburg last Monday. ALLOUT OTSORTS Has Any Lexington Person Never Felt That Way ? Feel all out of sorts? Tired, Blue, Irritable, Nervous? Back feel lame and achy? That's the story of sick kidneysBad blood circulating about; Uric acid poisoning the body. Tuaf rtno nraw t/~\ riffhf, H.CTH. 1 . vuou T. ? ./ ? --r>? ? o J Cure the sluggish kidneys; Do it with Doan's Kidney Pills. Doan's have cured many Lexington people. Here's one case. Mrs. E. L. Corley, of Lexington, S. C., 9ays: 4'I wa9 a sufferer for several years from rheumatism and also had symptoms of kidney trouble. My head ached severely and I endured a great deal of misery from sharp pains through the small of my back. I finalI3 decided to try Doan's Kidney Pills and procured a box at The Kaufmann Drug Co. I used them in accordance with the directions and can truthfully sav that they helped me a great deal. I?do not hesitate to recommend your remedy to other sufferers." For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York sole agents for the United States. Remember the name?Doan's?and take no other. ? - - - Eeal Estate Bargains. We wish to call attention to the big real estate bargains advertised in this issue \)y Mr. M. E. Rutland of Bates burg. If you have money lying idle, i now is a good time to invest it. Call i on or write Mr. Rutland at once. Groceries, Fresh. Heats, Etc., See Summer & Boozer for your groceries, fresh meats, fine fruits, ' candies, cigars and tobacco. They L also pay highest prices for cotton 5 seed and country produce. Bring us your rawhides. Yours for business. [ SUMMER & BOOZER. L 2w49 Chapin, S. C. ITotice, Trespassers. I do hereby forbid any and all persons of trespassing on my land, Lu.iti iug or hauling straw, the land known 5 as the Crawford old still place. Any one violating this notice will be deit j with according to law. L. W. GARDNER. Sept. 21, 1909. 4w50 1 & Mighty Storm. A mighty storm is raging along the c? _ :v T gtUI CO ISC, 111 Mississippi, JLi'Juisia-iict ' and Florida, leaving death and det rtruction in its wake. - 1 Killed in Cotton Gin. i Isreal Amaker, a negro lireman at ' the cotton gin of Mr. B. F. Livingston * at Swansea, was caught in a shafting on Monday and received injuries from s which he died a few hours later. Ho t W2 8 a good ifegro, and the deplorable 3 accident is very much regretted, 3 All persons attending court, who 3 are in arrears for their paper, will 1 please call and settle. REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE CAROLINA NATIONAL BAM ! a? COLUMBIA, S. C.. : 1 At the close of business, September, ^ 1st. 1909, } RESOURCES 1 Loans and Discounts $924,018 03 ( Overdrafts secured and nn- secured 11,252 11 J U. S. bonds to secure circulation 200,000 00 U. S. bonds to secure U. S. deposits 1,000 00 Premiums on U. S. bonds.. 4,500 00 i Bonds, securities, etc 164,096 80 t Banking house, furniture < and fixtures 142,353 30 ( Other real estate owned 124 00 t Due from national banks ] (not reserve agents) 21,572 54 1 Due from State and private i Konlro o nr? K?mlrnra frncf. i uauxv^ auu uajiav/Ag) u* ww companies and |sav- s ings banks 7,491 02 Dae from approved reserve agents 01,220 43 Checks and other cash items 8,595 75 Exchanges for clearing . honse 12,844 60 ] Notes of other national \ banks 4,700 00 ] Fractional paper currency j nickels and cents 285 50 j Lawful money reserve in ( bank, viz: i Specie 43,564 50 ^ Legal tender notes 22,150 00 j 192,424 34 Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer (5 per cent. of circulation) 10,000 00 ? Total $1,639,768 58 < LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in $ 200,000 00 Surplus 1'und 100,000 00 : Undivided profits, less ex- . penses and taxes paid... 27,962 79 National bank notes outstanding 200,000 00 a Due to other national banks 276 30 Due to State and private J banks and bankers 15 68 i Due to trust companies and ^ ?ain?/iK! Kontro 9.S1 99 Daviiigo | Dae to approved reserve agents 9,765 62 1 I Dividends unpaid 84 00 s Individual deposits subject s to ckeck 947,657 95 Time certificates of deposit 7,700 00 J Certified checks 159 90 * Cashier's checks outstand- c ing 5,806 81 ?j United States deposits 1,000 00 972,717 55 1 j Notes and bills rediscount- - a ed 136,150 64 e Reserved for taxes 2,937 60 j. Total , ?1,639,768 58 s State of South Carolina, County of p Richland, ss: I, T. H. Meighan, cashier of the above I named bank, do solemnly swear that 5 the above statement is true to the best a of my knowledge and belief. A T. H. MEIGHAN, Cashier. ? Subscribed and sworn to before me this 8th day of September, 1909. s JNO. B. WITHERS, ..*r l Notary Public for S. C. Correct?Attest: ! T. S. Bryan, J. B. Friday, Robert Moorman, i Directors. At The Lyric. The Fred Wayne Comedy Company, J who so charmingly delighted Colum- i bia theatre-goer9 at The Lyric two weeks ago, is again at The Lyric this week. Thi9 is one of the most popular comedy companies on the road, and it g^es without saying that the attendance throughout the week will be ^the largest in the history of The Lyric. Hardware, Etc. The popular firm of T. B. Augntry & Co., Columbia, has an immense line of Hardware, Mill Supplies, etc., which they are offering at reasonable prices. You will find Aughtry & Co., reliable and any orders sent them will have prompt and careful attention. Lexington Pressing CluL Remember that the old reliable Lexington Pressing Club is s'111 in business and is serving its patrons with tl o ; usual promptness and care. We give j special attention to the pressing of i Ladies skirts. Give us a trial. \ tf. Lem Sox, Mgr. n?Binag??awjiiiM>?? ?acm???? IOCTOB The Greate Reduced rates c it features. 1 I me PREPARE YC IB3 Premuim lists W Q.. M. BERI A Grscd Svlacliinest. Mr. J. F. Brock, machinist, will be lere for about two weeks, placing ietaline lights in tne Lutheran church, rhe Homo National Bank. The Lex ugton Savings Bank and the store of tV. P. Roof, also installing a steam leating plant for W. P. Roof's department store. Anyone wanting wort ione will call on him while here. Mr. Brock is an expert workman and lis charges are reasonable. TO Wwi J * mm 9m ^ A y Mm f A AU6V,y V* WW. There is no better place to buy anc 10 more honest people to deal with :han the grocery firm of J. B. Friday & Co., Columbia. They are among >ur oldest advertisers, and long have ;hey received a liberal share of the Lexington trade. When you go to Coumbia, whether you want to buy oi lot, call on J. B. Friday & Co. You vill find a warm welcome at theii jtore. - *- Stop at T2i9 Caldwell. You had better begin to make youi irrangements for stopping in Columbia during the State Fair. We want :o remind our readers that there is nc letter place to secure rooms and good loard than at The Caldwell Hotel, ocated in the business section of the lity. This hotel is growing more Dopular every day, and you had bet:er engage your room early. Write ;o day. Dempsey, The Land Man. 3 acres, 4 room cottage, barn, stable md well of fine water. In town ol 3hapin. Columbia, S. C. rHE GLOBE TONIC icfcs directly on the lh er and kidneys, jurifies the blood, pioves the bowels nnaiy ^witnoat giipiug pains; anu yill build up and strengthen the enire system; that tired feeling, dull, leavy headaches, fullness in the atomich, coated tongue, foul breath, and i constant desire to doze are nature's imely warning that a tonic is needed Nothing will remove these troubles as [uickly and effectively as the Globe Fonic. It cures dyspepsia, indigestion, bilousne88, constipation, rheumatism, ,nd all disorders of the liver, kidneys, tomach and blood. We have proven >y your neighbors that it is a reliable tandard family medicine worthy of a dace in your home. To convince you, will sell the regular >1 Bottle for 50c., or 3 for $1.25, nd guarantee the firet bottle to benet or refund the price you paid for it. 'his offer is certainly fair enough and hould be given a trial at once. 436 Assembly st, Columbia S. C. T riCou 1 BATESBUI October Third annual fair. Large depan Good Carnival and free a SENATOR B. R. TILL WEDNESDAY. C( LEVER SPEAKS Those desiring premiui W. J. McCARl Batesbi W3B???B? MB? ER 26,27 an st County Fair I in railroads. Ma Tie best attractic nts for everybod lUK. EXHIBITS R AT THE EATT > now ready for ( jEY, SAM'L ] sident. Communion Services. j The Holy communion will bo ad- j ; ! miuisteretl in the Lutheran church at 2 Gilbert on the first Sunday in Oct. I at 11 a. m. Preparatory service on J ' preceding Saturday at 3:30 p. m. ] t Similar services will be held in St. < . John's Lutheran church on Black j ; creek, embracing the third Sunday in { October. Rev. E. J. Sox is expected ( to be present and preach both ser- J mons. Communion services will not < be held at St. Paul's, Hollow Creek, ( until the second Sunday in November, j B. D. Wessinger, Pastor. { J A Good Man. i n-~ ?~ J nr.. xx^wt- 7VT i ' VV C VVCIC glau tu iiitvc JJXi . xxuillj -.U.. J i Smith, formerly of this county, Cross ( i Road section, but for 16 year9 past, of < . Woodford, S. C., and one of our war J companions of Co. K., 13th Regt,, S. < i C. V., to call in and see us Monday i while here. Henry was a brave J soldier and lost a leg at Chancerllors- < ville, Va., and is a good man. His i friends and old comrades will be glad J to learn that he is doing well. He < . added his name to our list of subscrib- ( \ ers, saying he still wanted to hear j from his native county. < > _ , | : Big Real Estate i Bargains Having decided to give most of my i attention to farming will offer the fol- ( lowing Real Estate Bargains: 7 resident lots on Summerland avenue 1 $200.CO each. ( 7 store lots on Hartlv street and Rut- 1 land avenue $1,000 each. i : 3 houses and lots near Baptist church | ( $1,200 each. j I 1 7-room resident on R. R. street, lotj < 86x200 ft, $3,000. ' J 1 4 2-story brick and cement stores < 1 $6,500 each, ! ^ 1 new 2-story brick stables 75x105 ft ] ' f6'5.00- .. _ . ] 1 7-room residence, 2 tenant nouses, 14 acres land near school building, I ?4,500. i 1 9-room residence, 2-story, 4 tenant I louses, 14 acres land, one block from 1 depot, $6,000. 26 acres on Mount Willing street house and barn, fine truck farm $2,600. 11-4 acre lot on Cemetery street 160x 280 ft, $500 200 acres near Monetta, S. C. 2 good settlements, 4-horse farm open $3,500. Will sell any of the above on easy terms and easy payments, or will exchange for town property or farm lands. Come and let me show you the property, M.E.Rutland, BATESBURG. S. C. ! eow 4t & intyFair LT RG, S. C., 18 to 22. k nromnimo rl in oil 111 I ; pi oini uino 111 cm ? tments. cts. Plenty of amusements. MAN WILL SPEAK ON >NGRESSMAN A. F. > ON THURSDAY. m lists write rHAj Secretary, \ E irg, S. C. J ~-~s> j mir mom b d 28. I j Liver Held. if S my new exhib- 9 | ins. Amuse- i I NOW, AND 1 j listribution. 8 3 B.GEORGE, I ' Secretary, i f || ||^:^|| ! jp|J]^ '| Real Estate i s i \ 2.ia insuranss, LEXINGTON, S. C. j J 1 8 li. p. engine and boiler, 1 | 50 saw gin, conenser and pres s, 1 shingle saw, 1 thresher No. 3. [ 105 acres 4 miles from Steed- > man, 30 acres open land, 5 room > dwelling. j 76 acres 3 miles from Lexing- > ton on Red Bank creek, 30 acres > open land, 4 room dwelling. | 73 acres near Styx on Southern > railway company, 30 acres in cul- > tivation, 3 room house, deep well j and good orchard. > One-half acre lot in Lexington, [ 3 room dwelling. > 29 4-10 acres near Lexington, timbered. j [ 124 acre9, 3% mils from Barr; > , 50 acres open land. 8 Room > dwelling, 2 barns and other out [ buildings, easy terms. > 26% acres near Saxe-Gotha > , mills, 6 room dwelling, outbuild- [ ing, good orchard, plenty water. > 108 acre9 4 miles from Barr > 12 acres nnen land near ehnreh > and school. [ 1 Stationery engine 12 H. P. ) 1 Boiler, 18 H. P. [ 1 Saw Mill & Fixture. [ 194 acres near Saxe Gotha 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. > 250 acres 2? miles from South- j era railway. 60 acres open land. [ Fruit 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 [ round timber, 35 acres boxed ; timber, 2 4-room houses, > * barn and stables. Church and [ school house within 2 mile9 of j place. > 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 mile9 from Swan- [ sea. > , 3 acres, good dwelling near Lexington. [ 86 acres 3J miles from Chapin, ] 5 room dwelling, and outbuildings > 40 acres open land. " [ Write or call to see me [ AT | , THE HOME NATiQNAL BANK, | Lexington, S. C j I ON T^LEVEL 1 That is what we always try I to be. How well we succeed is I shown by our steadily growI ing trade. Our line of I Men's Panls and Boy's Clothing I Is complete in every detail and our prices arc down to the , very limit. Do not neglect our Notion and Shoe Department You will find that we maintain the same high standard throughout T. H. WILLIAMS Lexington, - - - S. C. Unclaimed Mail. List of letters remaining uncalled or in this ofrice for the week ending lept. 20, 1009. Female?Mrs. Annie Johnston, Mrs. 'lorence Shealv, Issie Starling. Male?B. F. (Banton, P. J. Jiles, ohn P. Roberts, Master Biford Root, Jeorge Washington. These letters will he sent to the ead letter olliee Oct. 2, 2900, if net elivered before. In calling for the ' hove, please say advertised, giving :ifc nt' lit;! . S. J. Leaphart, P. M* Dr voycPs Sure-Top Colic Cure or stock, and his entire liue of reliable iiu ? rtiueuies tor sale a: The Jazaar.