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The Lexington Dispatch;';3; *' == I wl Wednesday, October 20,1909. j th G. M. Harmax, Editor and Publisher i D. R. Haltiwaxger, Assistant Editor. -- n Entered at tne Post Office at Lexington, n S. C.r as second class matter. * h CIRCULATION 2,325. | f 13 | It cost TEX DOLLARS to dine with E ? President?in Columbia. i The row now going on between j j Cook and Peary, the two Arctic ex- c plorers. is getting mighty tiresome to i toe public. c Lexington is a better cotton market j * than it has ever been, and the man ! who fails to briDg his cotton here is j citeii the loser. i Be sure and meet the EDITOR j ^ while on his rounds with the treas- ; j urer. He is in the famous Dutch j t Fork this week and we hope the good j ^ people of that prosperous section will , -j send him borne with his pockets full | of cart wheels. . I 1 _ - ! i We acknowledge receipt 01 an mvi- ? tation to the Taft luncheon in Colurn- j j bia, together with, and more impor- : ^ tanfc, a request to forward our check j . for ten dollars. Thanks! We can ; live cheaper in Lexington. j ? i. Messrs. City Father*, how about ( fixing that street pump? It is a shame | j and a disgrace to the town this pump j has been allowed to remain unfixed . for so long a period. Lexington is too j ? _ ? ? ICome To The OCTOBER 26, While in Lexing The HOME NAT We will be pleased farmer friends, ou / your disposal. Make This Your ????^ ?????? Matt Mt It Tapp's. WHEN IN COLUI Tapp's Leading It is impossible to enume new things at this store. Suffic in the history of Columbia has s goods been offered at such rema anything until you have seen 1 awaits all Lexington customers. The Season's L? k. \ A beautiful showing of rea country's recognized style centre of style, becomingness and re equaled hereabout. Our own i daily to this great showing, each ? /-11 or-vl r? t t To r ness tu tut: 5>picuuiu uiapiaj. x aj. The Most Comprehei Suits in tf We have this season a line ( Coat Suits that for style, workira ial has never been equaled in the garment guaranteed strictly all-w est shades are represented; B< reseda, wisteria, snuff brown, pr pastel shades, to say nothing navy blues and blacks. Suits at $15.00, k$19.i $40.00, $50.00 and wide ranp-e of j J-? 1 and at Separate Ladies' and Misses early Fall 1 lengths, in broadcloth, plain and grey and navy blue, each $6.91 ORDER B We prepay mail, express or freight on ped to any | oint within a radius of 600 m The Jas. L. 1638 to 1646 Main Street ge a town and too good a town to c without a street pun:r?a place c lere the public can quench their irst while in town. All roads wui lean 10 LCAiupiv" ext week. The county fair com- t lences on Tuesday and w ill continue I brough Thursday. The management 1 as worked hard to make the coming 1 air the greatest county fair erer held 5 a the State, and every man, woman ] ,nd child in the county should help J nake it a success. It is an undertak- ' ng which every one should take a : >ride and interest. These fairs in the 1 >ast have brought together great ' :rowds of Lexingtonians, and have nade Lexington one of the foremost counties in the state. Let everybody lelp make the coming fair a great ind big event. Congressman Lever has made a lumber of speeches outside of his dis;rict since th e adjournment of Congress. Every where he has spoken ieh39 made a lasting impression upon he people. We clip the following Tom the editorial columns of the Tampton County News: "The senatorial cap would fittingly jecome Congressman Lever, and he ias our consent to try it on." "Congressman A. F. Lever, of Lexngton, thus state, was a prominent igure in Brunson Tuesday at the rally, md our people had the honor and pleasure of hearing this distinguished eputable gentleman of fame and oraory deliver a speech creditable to any ntizen9hip. Mr. Lever impressed his learers a9 a man of force and ability; le made a very favorable impression imong the people here, and in our beief a lasting one. His speech was County Fair I 27 and 28 ton drop into the IONAL BANK to meet all of our r offices are at Banking Home. IBM, S.C. Mm! M? At Tapp's Fall Fashions i :rate and describe the many e it to say, that never before ' uch an array of seasonable 1 irkably low prices. Don't buy ' " * ? ! 1 Lapp's. A coraiai welcome itest Millinery dy-trimmed hats from this s. Hats that for correctness asonable prices can not be skilled milliners are adding day lends new attractive- ! )p's is the place for Millinery. ^ isive Line of Coat t le State 1 i )f New York, man-tailored ! inship and quality of mater- 1 i history of this store. Every < ^ool. All the season's new- 1 ardeaux, stonegreen, rasin, , une and a host of other soft ! of a magnificent showing of ] ' 75, $25.00, $35.00, upward, and a trices between >ove. Coats Coats, medium and extreme ; striped covert, black, tan, . B, $10 and $15. ; Y MAIL. all purchases of $5.0U or more sliipile3 of Columbia. Tapp Co., Columbia, S. C. j i ommented upon by all an i 1 tones >: most commendable avor.?' . _ - fc Peer Papsr. i It is not often thai The Dispatch \ eels called upon to make an appology \ ;o its readers for sending out a poorly 1 printed paper, but during the last few i veeks we have had a lot of rotten pa- a :>er. and the print ha? been bad. Be- 1 ides the bad print, a number of pa- a 1 %-> / . wUVt r.Arr.ofC T ->er3 I'Ui v. .hi iuiu vwiubtui * [t is impossible for us to detect this until after the papers have gone j through the folder. However, we are J expecting a new shipment of paper 1 and we hope to have no further troub- ] le along this line. ! i Letter to ?. J. George. Lexington. S. C. Dear Sir: "He's a very good man as men go, he's only about fifteen per cent tricky." What do you think of that? There are eight paints not-adnlterated and full-gallon; there are more than two-hundred in all; some adulterated threequarters, some two-thirds, some half, onetbird, a quarter; and, when you get down to fifteen per cent, they seem very good as paints go; they're only about fifteen per cent tricky. How much is it fair to cheat in a gallon, by measure; and how much by water in milk; or whitiDg. chinaclay, ground ston?, barytes, benzine, and water, in paint? Fifteen is the least; it isn't worth while to cheat for less than fifteen; they seem to think so anyhow. Maybe, it isn't worth while at all. Devoe is the strongest of all. A gallon goes further: 10 gallons Devoe is enough for a job that takes 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 IS 10 20 21 22 of the rest;. and a gallon costs $5 when painters are paid. Now reckon the costs. Devoe $50;the rest $55 $60 $65 $70 and so on. How long will they wear? The strongest wears longest, of course. Is it worth while to cheat when an honest paint costs least and wears longest? Vonrs trulj-, 97 F. W. DEVOE & CO. P. S. Kaufraann Drag Co., sells our paint. THE 6REATEST OF STATE FAIRS ' EVERYONE WILL BE IN COLUMBIA NOV. 1 TO 6. < , i Big Events "Planned?All Sorts of 1 Pleasures?Cheap Rates. The forty-first annual state fair, to be ^ held iu Columbia November 1 to 6, promises to be the best in the history of the South Carolina Agricultural and Mechanical So- * eiery. Not only are the premiums offered 1 larger than ever before, but the officers of 1 Ihe organization have arranged a program i that will bring hundreds of visitors from aear by stales. j Oo Saturday, November 6. the fealrtre of ^ !hft r-lnsinr ilat will be tlip visit of Presi j lent Taft. He will make au address at the [ 'air Grounds to several thousand people and ^ tfterward will be taken through the city ?j t shown the principal points of interest. The premium list issued some time ago j shows thai a utimber of valuable prizes are <] jffered for the best display of farm prodjets. This was one of the features last ^ rear in which there was lively competition, tnil fanners throughout the state are writing Secretary Love for informal ion as to he conditions for entrance. Another feature last year was the bench show. There were so many entries iu this lepartiuoht that the society has decided ( o increase the prizes and classes to be ad- \ nitted and a special space has l?eou set J iside for the dogs. ^ The r:ie!ng. >f coarse, will be up.to the C jiirli standard. Si nee the society has joined V :he \ irgiiua-Carounas-Gcorgia racing cir nit. the 1 torses sent South are some of I .... . I lie speediest in icountry, and sin exam- t nut ion ?>1' some of l lie rerords now being nude on the Virginia will show that o vva 1 sport is promised those who enre for ^ he events. President Moldey will see that in' racing is kept absolutely eicsm. \ A sp'M-ia! eouiuiittee i> at work oti the dueationai depart men:, it is planned to i:t\"e 'i'ltestiay Set aside ft-;- (he sellonls a ltd ^ nllegos, and with a view to eiieoiiragiug ride i:i s< h.>ol and college work eousideraale spare will he given for tile exhibits, silver and bronze medals are awarded as arizes. TJie students and pupils must got t licit admission ea-ds from the offi.-ers <?f c the respeetive ius*i!iiiions one wek before g the fair. _ Military'day at the fair also promises to j. I?e largely attended. Prizes have been offered. and tiirt! President Mel.ley. after a ollfefenee with a lltllllhrr of offieefs of the South Carolina Cnard assoeiation. active work is being don" auioc.' the various < ]< ?- < hers in order to insure a large attettdauee. ( I'nrlher annoum-eiicn! e.meeniihg the conditions wi|t be made lat-r. ] Aside from <ii. fair proper iheie will he I hundreds of a it r.-ed ions. inepnjjng a. Sara*'- j midway, ami lie main street of the city |C will he'lined ujJli sleovs under Hie control |( r?f tin* elVi.-'-rs of i!i.? I'.-iiv society. And j ' li'in't iin* ('aroIiiia-Ciein.con football game on Thursdav. (if cours.- all Hie railroads will sol! specially reduced tickets for nil visiters to the sia'p fair. The alirtpl- j A anct* promises to l>e the largest oa record, j * ? j j The Home National Bank j! invites all visitors to call and see them ( while attending the county fair next w. ck. Fe<- their ad elsewhere. J. ' W. D. Batss's Big Sale. Perhaps no merchant of Columbia, ias made greater strides along the ine of progress during the last few ears than has W. D. Bates, the man vho ''sells it for less." During the ast few weeks n- has made a change 11 his store which, for convenience tnd attractiveness, is unexcelled. Che large petition has been removed mdthe buiiding transformed into one nam moth store room. Going into business in Columbia a ;ew years ago in a rented building Mr, Bates has gradually grown in favor with the people until today he owns fciis own store honse and carries a 3tock of goods second to none in the Carolinas. With no rents to pay Mr. Bates announces that he is in position to sell goods cheaper than ever before. Bates success from the jump has been nothing short of phenominal. Reared on the farm and being possessed with a world of pluck, energy and determination, he is always seeking those things which pleases his customers most. Bates has always made it a rule to sell goods at a small margin of profit, realizingjthat is it far better to make quick sales and small profits than it is to have old goods on the shelves. Bates bought ail domestics, he says, long before the rise in cotton, and will save you money on every purchase, whether large or small. He has just returned from New York, the greatest trading center in the North, where he scooped in thousands of dollars worth of seasonable goods at prices far below their real value, and he is offering these goods at prices that will cause his competitors to look on in amazement. Bates is a clever buyer, and has plenty of cash to back up his purchases. He has a $50,000 stock to make your selections from, and you will find everything that is new, stylish and up-to-date. Big Ten Days' Sale. In order to give his thousands of customers the benefit of the many har?ains he has recently acquired, Bates has decided to inaugurate a big ten days's sale. This sale begins this morning, as will be seen by reference to the big advertisement on another page, and if you need anything now, or expect to need anything any time soon, it will pay you to go to this big Bale, and go right now, for when Bates announces that he is going to put on a special sale there is always a mighty rush, a stupendous race for his store. It means a saving of many thousands of dollars ,to the people. That the sale which starts to-day will outclass all previous sales, is not doubted. It is not often that a merchant puts on a sale just at this season?right at ihe beginning of fall when trade injall Jne9 is brisk. But Bates, who purchased his stock before the ri9e in the price of all fabrics, can afford to giye lis customers the benefit of his buyng genius. In thi9 sale you can buy dry goods, lotions, shoes, hats, ladies* suits, ikirts, waists, millinery, men's suits indpants, in fact everything for men, vomen and children. If you miss ihis big sale you'll lose moneyGo to Bates and tell him that you ead about hi9 big ten days' sale in Che Disphtch and its dollars to-doughluts that you will get goods cheaper han you have ever bought them beore. Auction Sale of Town Lots. Next Wednesday, October 27th, ?has. W. Cromer & Co., of Columbia, vill conduct a big auction sale of tots n this town. The property is that of }ol. G. T. Graham and is located in me of the most beautiful as well a9 lealthful localities in town. This >roperty will be sold, regardless of >rice, to the highest bidder on very iasy terms. This is undoubtedly the greatest opportunity the people of his section will ever have to buy deirable town property, and it goes rithout saying that there will be a arge crowd in attendance. Read the >ig ad and don't forget the date. ? Flower Seed Free. Congressman Lever has several hoinand packages of flower seed for listribution and will be glad to send l package free to any ladjr who will vrite bin' a postal. Write quick heore the supply is exhausted. Unclaimed Mail. List of letters remaining uncalled or in this office for the week ending )ctober 18, 1 i>09. Male?Daniel Beranan, Milton larel, J. A. King, W. M. Sturkie, lev. S. K. Watson. These letters will he sent to tlip lead letter office Nov. 1, 19J9. if not lelivered before. In (tailing for the ihove please say advertised, giving late of list. S. .J. Leaphart, P. M. Mr. F. <i. Frit/., Oneonta. N. V., ,vrites: "My little girl was greatly bentL-inor Fnlov'v Orino Laxa ive, and I think it. is the best remedy 'or constipation and liver trouble.'' Foley's Orino Laxative is mild, pleasant and effective, and cures habitual constipation. Sold by all Druggists of L^xingto and Henry Drug Store. Chapin, S. 0. Furniture Headqii You are cordially inarid behold the immense shown at our stores?1 Main St.. Columbia. S. years of experience we best in selecting a stc your consideration. Y thing for every depa: household; Parlor. Bed room, Hall, Kitchen. Po: Our goods have beer we sell them right, we ; any railroad station in i see us, we have what will ship direct from tt pay the freight to your It is our pleasure to g who comes in our sto courteous attention, look whether you are r not, we will show you r till you are ready to bu er buy we want to kno" want you to know us. DON'T FOR Furniture Hea 1638-1640 Main St. < "Money saved is mc Come to see us? judge as to quality and Furniture! Furniture!! Parlor Suits, Bed rbon room Suits, Porch Suit: Kitchen Outfits. Art ? Matting, KocKing ux Cooking Stoves, Rai Stoves. Just ask for w R. C. William 1638 and 1640 Main St. A Pr i( \ ^''e 'nsuran I I gaBBSI no estimate: Absolutely g cost is low. t , J. T. COLEid AX* Mgr. ALFRE Charleston, S. C. THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE CO! Incorporated as a stock company by John F. Dryden, President. H Memorial Services- ~ " At St. Stephen's Lutheran church 1 ill on next Sunday evening at 7:30 Q o'clock under the auspices of the ^ Woman's Home and Foreign Mission 5}tf( Society, a memorial mission service will be held, relative to the life and j mission activities of Mrs. M. C. Rawl i of blessed memory. An address per- j taming to her character and life will j be delivered by the Hon. C. M. Efird. | The service will be interspersed with i - .. - i music and recitations appropriate to the occasion. | ^ All are cordially invited to be pros- \ ent. at these special services. S_r 1 Correct Answer, Sure. I ^ They had a lesson on English his- 1 Nov tory up at the high school the other ; day. Professor Pearee had been tell- j TAm ing the children about Westminster Abbey, and the great men of England A, who are buried there, and finally he | asked, "Now, children, what kind of ! *J men are buried in Westminster Ab- j _ t K + Ho rr,*.l "Dpad i lllC Deyr" ntjcu. iivno gin men." And that was the end of the j history lesson for that day.?Anderson I Mail. i Red I ??? riNAL DISCHARGE. j This is to notify all persons that I j WII will apply fo the Hon. b-eo. S. Drafts, j _______ Judge of Probate for Lexington Coun- i ty. South Carolina, 011 Nov. 1, 1905), for j ?qj a final discharge as guardian of the es- \ tare of B. O. Lucas and others, miuors. j TKpr. John W. Lucas, I 1 Guardian. j j U? ITo Insurance. j ? Mr. F. W. .Qnattlebaum, of Bates- ! burg, requests us to correct the report j , x The re that has gone out in regards to the i-i u , . : service .... ulc, Ti'hir'h was burn- i T insurance *m ...en.. ....... ? i '* mi ' J^urneni cd several weeks ago. The insurance ! . . , ing at 1 policy had never ree.i issued and the amj p loss is fcilX). I'feat lire I I 1640| larters ?f>s rited to come |j i stock of goods !; .638 and 1640 |! C.?After 25 i! have done our j I >ck worthy of j; Te hare some- ij rtment of the || . room, Dining ; rch, Office. 1 bought right, i j pay freight to j 3. C. Come to | ; you want, or V ie factory, we depot. ;ive every one i re polite and Come in and j eadytobuy or iow. and wait y, orifyounevw you and we GET ! " dquarters Columbia, S. C. >ney made.'' Be your own price. Furniture!!! l Suits. Dining ?i Qni+e 3, kJlULl/O. Squares, Rugs, lairs, Trunks, ages, Heating hat you want. s&Sons COLUMBIA, S. C. utfential ce policy contains 5. Every item is luaranteed. The 0 J. FOX, Special Xgint, LEXINGTON, S. C. MPANY OF AMERICA, the State of New Jersey, lome Office, Newark, N. J e One Event in j outh Carolina 1%?T AfTAIMV ' ciiucu uy cvcijr nan, woman and child The :ate Fair Columbia, S. C. ember 1 to 6,1909 s G. MOBLEY, President ^ . W. LOVE, Secretary [he Finest Exhibits i Record Attendance j The Best Races j luced Railroad Rates ESIDENT TAFT ; .L BE PRESENT ne to the State Fair e Will Be a Welcome For You ^formation Services. Uiillll'll iiv/mv. iiua jti.' a will be held at St. Stephen's m church next Sunday morn1 o'clock. A special sermon cial music will he among the t A