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l J HE jl OA;j>lk3JL CflL V* ' ? " " ?" ' $. SeprcscmatitJB Newspaper. Socers Lexington and the Borders of the Surrounding Snunties Like a Bianhet, VftT. XXXIX. LEXINGTON, S. C., WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6 1909^ N # ? 9 ? I FARMERS' We give particular attentioi B A checking account with a I; | er should be without. . K Oar savings department is ai * I ing, as it does, the privilege c / | the advantage of interest on v< i Our commodious offices al wa 1 ers| We cordially invite the farrc I Home. , 1 The HOSVSE NA J OF LEXI Delighted a Large AudiencePhillips Brothers presented "In Arizona," the great western comedy k 1 drama, to a very large and appreciative audience in their mammouth pavillion theatre here on Saturday } night. This is decidedly one of the cleverest shows that has ever appearP 1 ' ed here, and Phillips Brothers will ^ always receive a warm welcome in Lexington. The company went from * here to Batesburg and from there back to Leesyille. ' New Carrier AppointedMr. Thos. H. Wingard, assistant postmaster under postmaster Leapheart, has been appointed carrier on \R. F. D. 6. to take effect on the 16th of October. Mr. Geo. B. Lee resigned to accept a position in the mill. OUARUTttO ! ? ^ patterns, the fabrics weaves and the price r* would imagine. We have these in ; grey, green, brown, at prices from $10 tc f Full line of Youth and Boys' Knee Pan please. Don't forgt cial attention to our department selling t test prices. E. C. DRE1 MEN'S AND BOI LEXINGTON, ! "v\7". iam> main STBI Solicits a Sha business" a to the business of farmers. >ank is a convenience no farmnother excellent feature, afford?f withdrawals, together with aur funds. _ A ll . 1 * 1 _ __ J ysat tne disposal 01 our cusiomlers to make this their Banking TIONAL BANK | iNCTON. Fall at Mimnau^hs'. It is really fall at Mimnangh' The goods are there in greater quan ities than ever, and the store is hun ming with busy shoppers. Mr. Mir naugh is ever looking out for tl interest of his customers and tl bargains he has scooped .in this yes surpasses all previous efforts. Th suits at Mimnaugh's are attr^ctin the ladies, and the millinery is tt equal of any establishment in tt south. Every department at tt Mimnaugli store is now ready for fa! bhyers. They have the goods an their prices are the lowest. Clothiag, Shoes, Ladies' Suits We have everything in fall clothing dry goods, shoes, hats, ladies' suii and skirts, etc., and the prices wi please you. Always make our stoi your headquarters vrifclein Colombia The Star Store, Alex'Ayoub, propr . etor, 199 Gervais street, Columbia S. C. ONE of th< distinctiv< . GRIFFON models now on dis play and ready fo Fall wear. It i: Styled Up to the limi and timed down t* the minute. A realh smart suit and rep resentino- the kinc you've alway: wanted. The nobbiest neatest and natties effects are showi in the range o are of the toughes :s are less than yoi the stylish shades o blue and staple blacl > $20. s' Long Pant Suit ts Suits at prices tc of- too x 7 acr\o L LI I CI L VVL. paj' LOpL SHOE and HA1 he very best at low 4ER & CO fS' OUTFITTERS S. C 3KT, ,re of Your Valued Pat Hiss Buth Oswald g Diei On Saturday. I This entire community was shocked S on Saturday when it became known | that Miss Ru'h Oswald, one of the ? most popular and talented young laf die9 of this section, had died at 10 | o'clock at the Knowlton Hospital in m Columbia. Miss Oswald had been in | failing health for several months. | Her mother carried her to Glenn ? Springs early in the summer and later | to the mountains of North Carolina in 8 t'le hope that her health might be restored, but she gradually grew worse 1 and, as a last resort, she was carried \< to Knowlton's Hospital, where an op^ | eration was performed on last Tuesa I da3. | I Miss Oswald was the youngest j a j1 daughter of Mrs. F. \Y. Oswald, and j I ' is suivjved by her mother and the fol- ' J ! lowing brothers ana sisters: Mr. Kari g ( F. Oswald, of Lexington; Messrs. | 1 Harry and Rudolph Oswald, of Bair; r | Mrs. Edwin G. Dreher, of Lexington; ( Mi . Dr. J. P. Drafts, of Barr, and : j Mrs. J. B. Rhude Mcetze, of Columbia. Her remains were laid to rest in the s. cemetery at Pisgah Lutheran church t- on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock with i- impressive services by the Rev. B. W. a- Cronk, in the presence of one of the le largest congregations ever assembled le in this section to pay tribute to a deir parted friend. She sleeps beneath a e bed of flowers. S II The Doctors Had Big Day. ie The annual meeting of the Lexing11 ton County Medical society was held d here on Monday. There was a very large attendance of the doctors of the county, and a number of visiting phyj. sicians were also in attendance. Tue | meeting wa9 characterized by the picacutcinuii ui aui c o-uuicooco 0 some of the most prominent doctors in the State. The address by Dr. T. H. Dreher, of St. Matthews, a native I* of this county and a former resident of this place, was a very able one, ' and the doctor was warmly congratulated. His subject, "The Business - Side of Medicine," is one of paraj mount importance to the country doc1 ? tor, and it is regretted that our space forbids us fiom giving his speech in full. ^ Dr. A. B. Knowlton, of Columbia, founder and head of the Knowlton ^ hospital and who is very popular with ^ the people of this county, read a strong paper on "Uterine Deviations.'' . Dr. P. A. Cowaid, of Columbia, read an interesting paper on "The Laboratory and the Country Doctor." After the addresses a banquet was - tendered the visitors on the lower floor of the Masonic building, to which P a number of friends were invited. I This was one of the most brilliant affairs of the kind ever held in LexingS ton. the dinner ccns sting of barbecued meats, was prepared by Mr. Eli f L. Corley, that prince of cuists, and * served in his own inimitable style. There were a number of toasts, Dr. 0 R. E. Mathias, of Irmo, actiug as _ toastmaster. At the afternoon session the followJ ing officers were elected for the nextyear: Dr. F. R. Geiger, president; Dr. R. E. Mathias, vice-president, and " Dr. J. J. Wiugard, secretary. It is 1 worthy of note that Dr. Wingard has been repeatedly elected secretary every year since the association was orn agnized, which is but only an index ^ f a ViinrV* octoom in n?V?{ ai-ih - tu kUQ V J Ul^U COI ttiu 11? W HISSll UU1 fellow townsman is held by the doctors throughout the county. It is largely due to the efforts of Dr. Wingard that the association is so well or^ ganized today. He has worked in and out season for its success, and the t meeting on Monday showed that hi3 efforts are being abundantly rewarded. Among the visiting doctors present ? were: Dr. T. H. Dreher, of St. 1 Matthews; Dr. A. B. Kr.owlton, Dr. ? L. A. Griffith, Dr. F. A. Coward and j Dr. Durham, of Ooiuinl ia; and Dr. D. B. Frontis, of Ridge Spring. ^ The City Hotel. \ While in Columbia 011 Monday we spent the night at The City Hotel, the proprietress of which is Mrs. L. I. Kaniiner, formerly of this eountyfThe City Hotel is located conven. iently, being next to the transfer station. The rooms are larce and ^ airy, the beds comfortable and easy, and the meals are prepared in the best style. The rates are reasonable and the best attention is given to all guests. This hotel is deserving of c Lexington patronage and we would S advise our people to stop there while in the citv. ) ? The Tennessee Synod. _ The Tennessee Synod of the Lutheran church, embracing the States of Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina, convenes this week with St. Paul's church, 011 Hollow creek, be_ ginning today. This is one of the ill US i, Hit J.,Ua LttUl II UCUil^S t-vci neiu III this county, and the people of Hollow creek have made great prepaiations for the entertainment of visitors. Meeting of Stock holders. The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Columbia, Newberry and Laurens Railroad Company, will ; be held 011 Tuesday, October 18th, 1909, at 12:00 M. o'clock in the presi dent's oitice, in the City of Columbia, I S. C. T. H. GIBBES, Sect-y. T, TZS-, ronage. Polite and Pro: COURT PROCEEDINGS. When The Dispatch went to press last week tne arguments were being made in the case of Ralph Clarke, a young while man, charged with housebreaking and larceny. The speeches were considered among the best ever delivered in the court nouse here, exSenator fcharpe and Col. E. L. Asbill appearing icr v_/icUK? axiu ouncitor Timmerman tor the State. The jury returned a verdict of guilty as to housebreaking only, and lie was sentenced to serve la months at hard labor. An appeal was taken to the supreme court and the young nun was released on a one thousand dollar bond. Belt Srtuckman, a negro, pleaded guilty to manslaughter ana w^s sen- j tenced to serve ten years on the pub- \ ! lie works of the county. Stockman ! I is the negro who killed Nancy Davi's, [ a negro womau, near Lexington, mote i tnan ten years ago and who was cap tureu by Sheriff L'oriey in Savannah t only a rew weeks ago. Pmk Tobias, a negio, was acquitted upon the charge of murder, he naving killed Taylor Pepps, anotner negro, in the lower part of the Fork last Christmas. Tobias was ably represented by Messrs. Efird & Dreher. Jonn Abney, a negro, was found not guilty upon the cnarge of housebreaking and larceny, it caving been ? alleged that he entered the store of R. L. Lybrand & Co., at Swansea, several weeks ago. He was defended by Graham & Sturkie. NEW TRIAL REFUSED. ? This was the last case tried, and for four hours on Friday Judge Wilson heard arguments tor a new trial in the case of Tnomas Craft, the young wnite man convicted at the February f term of court of the murder of Garfield Hutto, in the lower part of the county, on the 29th of December, last year, and sentenced to serve a life C term in the State penitentiary. Gra- r ham & Sturkie argued for the motion, while Solicitor Timmerman and exSenator Sharpe resisted the motion. Judge Wilson promptly refused to 8 grant a new trial ana cue case will be carried to the supreme court. Judge Wilson and Solicitor Timmerman deserve much credit lor having disposed of so much business during the term, nearly every case of any importance being tried. 1 Prof. J. Z. Wilson. Prof. J. I. Wilson, son of Judge Jno. S. Wilson, of Manning, S. 0., has accepted the principaisnip of the St. P John's school, special school district, for the session. The school opened ? Monday under very auspicious circumstances. Prof. Wilson has had experience and has given universal satisfaction wherever he has caught Like his distinguished father, is a man of pleasing and charming personality4 ana it is a foregone conclusion that he will have a successful year. The peo- ^ pie of St. Jonn's are to be cjngratt- | lated upon securing the sei vices of tins brignt young teacher. Churches of the Lex. Ass'n. ~ A Missionary Institute will be held ^ at Newberry, Oct. 14ih and 15th, be- m ginning Oct. 14th at 8 p. m. The f/i Institute will be conducted by Miss ft Crane, cor. secly. of Southern Union, # assisted by Mrs. Urutchlield and Mrs. R Hatcher. Each church is urgently )|l requested to send one representative, '/ a lady member. Lci~gat.es tend H names at once to ?|j ATi.o Q P Anil ? """ ?-' * -?? "? I# Newberry, S. C. J Jones' dash Store. _ We direct the reader's attention to the advertisement of Jones' Cash Dry j Goods Store, 1-554, opposite The Co- 8 liunbia Hotel, Main street, Columbia, in this issue. This firm is catering to M the cash trade only and, as Lexington a people never ask for credit, this is j? the pla?e for them to spend their g money. The prices are extremely low a at this rew store, and a call will con- C vince you of the correctness of this g statement. Two Convicts Escaped. | Abram James and Doc White, two I negro convicts escaped from the B chaingang on Friday morning about 8 9 o'clock, and neither has been caught. \ Jame9 escaped from the gang once before, but White was a new mau : only being sent up last week for five 9 years for placing an obstruction on a railroad track. A reward of ?50 is offered for White, and ?25 for James. Swansea Personals. Mrs. A. C. Reynolds and Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Koon have returned from their visits. Mrs. Mallie Williams and children are visiting the formers aunt, near Brookland. Mr. Smith Duflie, of Sp.luda, is the % popular new clerk at Riley & Haigler ft UIV/O* Wo. Piatt & Son. The store of Win. Piatt & Son, Columbia, is just teeming over with all the newest in fall and winter merchandise. Ladies will find our millinery up-to-the minute in style, and the prices are very low. Call to sea us while in the city. WM. PLATT & SON. Y, ^C3-E3IE3, C OLUMBIA, S. C. mpt Attention. '^nhor tStf llSPpI A DOLlAli r KV- ^N^-:- ! *s wor^ only half as mu< fk"T fx"'i ^iere *s a^ ^eas^ ^v*ce *n 1 1 'j Put temptation out of yoi V.v^y | casli in ? - . vii V lf|J| ,,, # ^ J X} ! ! X| BATESBUHG. '-A S ? * jj M c'J~ j-/JX J-vi z:| It's afer there anv wav 1 ox* ?tart y?ur acc?unt J kave. Make it a rule to < 1 VVP Pa^ kills ck^ck. \ 'e^ for yourself every tim We pay interest on tim y& TJ. X. GUNTER, Pres. liS I * A.C. JOKE SjSsfi_?llj WM. M. C 1892. Lexington Sayii LEXINGTON, - iapital, Surplus and Undivided I 5 per cent, interest- paid on savi leing computed semi-annually. Depos eceived. Commercial accounts also given sp Ample facilities for handling yon ccount will be appreciated. Safety deposits boxes for rent, $1.0 W. P. ROOF, P DO YOUPRACTSC i There are very few who could not lay some >ay day for the possible "Rainy Day." TRY IT. It paves the way to success, and y 'hat you did not begin sooner. WE PAY 4 per cent. INTEREST on Saving Don't put it off, but begin now, by opening i rhe Bank of ! R. L. LYBRAND. President r^RO^LAND^ (j NEW BROOKLAND, yi We Want your business. It is our desi n your money with us until you need it y) times a year. ft J. C. CUICNARD, 0 Vice-President. osmx oi or : : : CHAPIN, S. C. The Sank Bat Accoi T/iis bank aims to give you good service; checks for you?furnish drafts for sendin always glad to assist you in business matte with this bank, winch makes a point of g positors. Our certificates of deposit bear i We cordially invite the farmers as well a their banking with us. J. s. wessixger. President. J. F. NEW FALL C Our now lino of Fall and Wi is now ready for inspection. W you to call and see our line bef where. Ladies" i)r? ss (roods, ( and Boys, Shoe.5, Hats, Ktc. K j pay highest market price for Co RILEY & HAICLE SWANSEA, S. - t { j? t\i i\: $ in RARtf It as one in the bank. For [lie t< limitation to spend it ir way by depositing you? ft j V 01 HOIOSDllFQ) , : : : S. C. than in your safe or cash today with what you deposit all vour cash and L %/ ' fou'll find you have more e you balance vour books. v %/ e deposits quarterly. S, Cashier. JAItTER, Asst. Cashier. 1909. igs Bank, S. C Profits $30,000.00. ngs deposits, interest dts of $1.00 and over ecial attention, ir business, and youi 0 per year, resident and CasMer E SAVING? ithing by each month, each ou'll have but one regret, viz: Deposits calculated quarterly, in account with usr Swansea. B. ?. CRAFT, Cashier. BANK, I 1 s-c* I re to please. Leave We pay interest four 33 L. 5. TROTTI, J1K President * lapin 1 % ? ra rsimodates 9 s. We cash out-of-town I g money way. We are a >rs. Make your deposits B ood treatment of its de- n interest at 5 per cent. 3 s the business men to do & HONEYCUTT^a^hn^^ aOODS nter Merchandise re cordially invite ore buying elseJ w Clothing for Men i jii emeniDer mar we untry Produce. R BROS., c.