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r f THE LEXINGTON DISPATCH. ? Representative Betuspaper. Savers Lexington and the Borders of the Surrounding .Bounties Like a Blanket. VOL, LEXINGTON, S. C., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10. 190^ 2~ ff OUR PU ^ It is our purpose to handle m us in such a fair and liberal rr ' tomer s relation with this baa ble. Aside from the excellei bank has the advantage of a total resources amounting to ? "V . \ ' ? Caanoa Pleas Court. The court of com id on pleas opered j here on Monday with Judge John S. ! J Wilson presiding. Clerk of Court j ( Frank V/. Sbeal\, as is his custom, j f t had everything in apple-pie order, j < Sheriff Coriey and StenOghrapher An- ! ] derson were at their regular posts of ' i f duty. . 1 (1 Owing to a misunderstanding he-! J tween the members of the bar as to j : the arrangement of the roster, it was 1 nearly noon before the court got down ] > to actual work. i < The first case taken up was that of j 1 Cheney against Snarpe, in which a ' { ^ boundary line was the main ccnten- | tion. Hon. W. H. Sharp? represents | The plaintiff and Efird & Dreher the defendant. ;; Tli9 Lutheran Synod. The 85ch annual convention of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of South Carolina will convene in St. Stephen's T church this morning at 11 o'clock. Most of the ministers and delegates have already arrived, but more are expected during the week. There will be three sessions daily throughout the week?in the morning, afternoon and t night. Even body is welcome at each 1 and every service. On Tfco BoundsMr. G. M. Harman, editor of The , Dispatch, is on the rounds with County Treasurer Wingard this week. First pointof the week was Gaston on Monday afternoon, a:id the week will end up at Bitesburg on Saturday. "We would tnank all those in arrears to this paper U> meet the editor promptly ' and settle their indebtedness. Read the treasurer's schedule published elsewhere. * Stetson Most men who come to our store simply say: , " I want a Stetson " They ?et it, and go away satisfied. Wc have the Stetson Soft sad Derby Hats it: all the latest styles*/ . Extra Pants r*n Diioes Hats Shirts Underwear Hosiery Overalls E.C.I MEN'S AND BOYS' OUTF i G! *W. s eao MAIN STKEJ Solicits a Share wammmmmmaammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmammmmmmmak InrUSE 1 any business entrusted to lanner as to make the cus- 1 k satisfactory and profita- : it facilities afforded, this l Capital of S25,000 and '130,000.00. St. Stephen's Dedicated. On Sunday morning last beautiful | St. Stephen's Lutheran church was .1 educated with impressive and in- | spiring exercises. The sermon was : lelivered by the Rev. C. A. Freed, D. j [)., of Columbia, president of the j south Carolina Synod and one of the i ending ministers of the country. Dr. j Freed took for his text a portion of j :lie loth verso of the third chapter of | 1st Timothy, "The Church of the j Living God." The sermon was one j )f the strongest ever heard here, and ivas filled with good advice to the eon- j negation. Christmas and Zoiiday Goods, j Christmas and Holiday goods are j irrivin at The Bazaar. The stock * this vear will be more complete than j ever before, embracing everything I suitable for Christmas and wedding j presents. When you think of buying presents always come to The Bazaar. ? Prominent Colorsd Bishop. We have been requested to announce by Rev. A. J. C. Johnson that the Rc. Rev. B. F. Lee, D. D., presiding bishop of the seventh Episcopal district of South Carolina, will come to Lexington on Monday, the loth, and will preach in New Bethel A. M. E. church. Seats will be reserved for white people. W. L. Jumper. We direct attention to the advertisement of W. L. Jumper, of Columbia, in this issue. Mr. Jumper is an old Lexington county boy and is deserving ot a share of the Lexington trade. He is a clever gentleman and will treat you right on every purchase. WHYNOTBUy THEBES' When the cost i no more than thi other kind Men's, Boys', and Children's SUITS AND OVERCOAT ***** ' "H ITTERS LOBE DRY 601 n^onsrc^Tonsr 21% of Your Valued Patr ... . ? i t Assaulted ana tfoooea. j Rome, Ga. November G?Thomas j Beard and his 12-year-old son lie at the y point of death as the result of a hold- j 11 up and robbery committed by an un- j a known negro on the highway, within I a: three miles of the city, shortly after j j? dark to-night. *' According to the father's story, the ? negro had been given a ride, when he struck them from behind with a sandbag or heavy stick, after which he se- ? cured $24 which had been paid to f( Beard in town. Officers with blood- ? hounds are scouring the woods for the j P negro, who drove off with Beard's j ir team after the robbery. j ^ Shocked By Lightning. Chester, November G.?-Paul llardin, * superintendent of the Wylie Mill and well known all oyer the State, was ^ badly hurt this morning by lightning, ? while receiving a message over the $ telephone during a seveie electrical < storm. Mr. Hardin was knocked down < and stunned, Dr. Pry or, the attending 1 \ physician, having to work over him < for some time belore he was revived. < He is now about completely recovered j from the resulting numbness and para- < lysis and will soon be his usual self, j although it will be several days before 2 he can get back to his duties. # Cora Contest Hest Saturday, j ? Prof. Ira W. Williams, State Agent, j i lias invited the demonstrators ana co- i $ operators of tiiis county, and all far- j S mers interested, to meet at Lexington \ 2 on Saturday the 13th iest., and has j J asked ail who wish to bring ten of his j | bast ears or seed corn. A prize or .^ib | a for the best ten ears exhibited will be j J given. Profs. Williams and Smith i 5 wiil make talks on seed corn selection o and ail farmers, whether demoustra- 5 tors or not, are invited to be present, 2 and to compete tor the prize. 4 White Birds Won. | Mr. S. A. Mathias, of Irmo, who is J a breeder of white Plymouth Rock 2 chicken?, won a number of premiums <j at the State fair in Columbia. His j birds won premiums as follows. 1st. S cock, 1st on hen, 1st. cockerel, 1st pen < and 2nd on pullet. Mr. Mathias' chick- | ens are among the linest in the State. 5 ? ?* % FINAL DISCHARGE. i This is to notify all persons that I \ will apply to the Hon. Geo. S. Drafts, c Judge of Probate for Lexington county, i South Carolina, on the 20th day of No- 2 vernber, 1901), for a final discharge os J administrator of the estate of Sarah M. 1 Drafts. Dr. J. P. Drafts, \ 4\v5 Administrator. j Any one can make predictions, but j few can make them stay predicted. < Everything in ! the clothing line { fmm It acs n i.n * AX V AAA XX V/ tV V.I. U U U foot. We handle ] < the best and our i prices are low. I ( ?g Is U ! < 4 LEXiroUlUN, U. ODS GOMFAI , JIB., onage. Polite and Pj 'wo Slain In Figftt For Liquo: Hunt9ville, Ala. November 7.?Jo? 7ebb and John Clark, both farmers vine: near Mint Springs, this county re dead as the result of a shooting ffray, which occurred near theii omes this morning. The shooting allowed a vuarrel over the possession f a bottle of liquor. Both fired simu;aneously, Webb dying almost in tantly, while Clark walked a shorl istanco to his home, where he died ? 3w minutes later. A number oi thers, with whom the dead men hac een drinking, are said to have beer lvolved in the affray. Webb was llark's father-in-law. If a man is both bad and worthies here isn't much hope for him. . Real Estate arsi fiisyrarssa, LEXINGTON, - S. C. t wg Buoma? BeuMCTBmaMM?? ? ??\) acres 4 miles from Swansea, known as the Joe S hum pert J place, 40 acres; open land, 4-room \ dwelling, barn and stables,, plenty water. 1 S li. p. engine and hoi'er, 1 50 saw gin, eonenser and press, 1 e shingle saw, 1 thresher No. I 10.3 acres 4 miles from St^ed- f j man, 30 acres open land, 5 room I (.1 \\ caiijiji. j 73 ncr'S ?? miles from Lexing- 3 ton on Red Bank creek, 20 acres | open land, 4 room dwelling. \ 72 acres near Styx on So a th.mh railway company, 30 acres in u tivatioti, 3 room house, deep well and good orchard. One-half ac;e lot in Lexington, o room dwelling. 20 4-1" acres near Lexington, timbered. 124 acres, 3y.< mils from Barr; 50 acres open land. 8 Room dwelling, 2 barns and other out buildings, easy terms. 2(>% acres near Saxe-Gorha mills, room dwelling, outbuilding. good orchard, plenty water. 108 acres 4 miles from Barr 12 acres open land near church and school. 1 Stationery engine 12 II. P. 1 Boiler, 18 H. P. 1 Saw Mill & Fixturs. 124 acres near Saxe Gotha Mills 10.3 acres one mile from Lexington depot; 75 acres cleared; young orchard; creek runs through place; fruit never fails. 20 acres near Lexington. One lot in town of Lexington. One lot on Main street of Lexington ; 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??... ^ ? /'a em ruu?nv. uv awro upcu iauu. Fruit never fails. Good orchard on the place. Two buildings. 25 resident lots in towu of Lexington. 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 miles of place. One large lot, 6-room dwelling and barn on Main Street, Lexington. 3 acres, good dwelling near Lexington. SC. acres 31 utiles from Oh a pin. 5 room dwelling, and .outbuildings 40 acres open land. 50 acres very near Lexington 25 acres open land; plenty water on the place. u o4o acres at Maoedon, 7<"> acres I open land, 4 mean dwelling, 2 5 barns and stable *. I ()ne No. o J. 0. Steele brick mill 2 *2s() acres four miles l'rom i Steedman on Black Creek. > Write or call to see me j tie hone national | Lexington, S. C | ;/^nrsv.-nawwoi. IWXWRAT VJU.1 kJiiLUBUuibJ.UBM & Ih3 African Live Stock \ insuran Company | Insures Horses, Mules and | Cattle against Fire, Lightning, ^ Accident and Sickness. For > I rates apply to \ ALFRED J. FOX, j Lexington, S. C. | ) iy, ~ AGES, C OLUMBIA, H. C. rnmrtf. At.tmt.inn 'ftoher IStf ? Kpl * ' \'''W{ '18 wortb only half z ' ' T ? v ' * ' ^ hiei e is at least t\vi< | . mjj.;;',';: ' P ut tern ptation out I J \ Citizens Bi ^ | | BATESB /aJJ It's safer there an 1 ^ l'GX' v*our a( ^ [ (W^T' ^javc- wake ^a ri *' * lsil\ 'j pa-'1,a^s bycbe< 1 lliil.ISSN?*Ie^ **01 y?urself evei | We pay interest c | ||jli | U. X. GUTTER, ! I awm I Min, II r-. SB i BE?t1 r - - r J 1892. i i Lexington Sa ^ I | j LEXII7GT0N, k I \ | Capital, Surplus snd Oadivii I j 5 per cent, interest paid or ; ! being computed semi-annually, j | received. ! Commercial accounts also gn J i Ample facilities for hanalin I ! account will be appreciated. > | Safety deposits boxes for rem ;! w.j?. rc ii DO YOU PRAC" m?M*MMTi>?awM?w/sMHaaia?wsuMMBiKiaaB(DdHKaMcunaa | There are very few who eoulrl not la [ pay flay for the possible "Rainy Day." J TRY IT. It paves the way to succes } That you did not begin sooner. > WE PAY 4 per cent. INTEREST oil | Djn't put it off, but begin now, by oj | The Bank ot J R. L. LYBRAND, President i ITbrooklan ! HK / NEW BR00K1 i lib w? Want your business. It is o ! m) your money with us until you nee [ rJM times a year. | fib J. C. CUICNARD, | llP Vice-President. I I I Bank of : : : CHAPIN The Bank That i This bank aims to give you good checks for you?furnish drafts for always glad to assist you in busine* with this hank, which makes a po positors. Our certificates of dopos Wo cordially invito the farmers a their hanking with. us. 6^ J. S. WESSINGER, President. mmasmssmmmmmmamemuam if Plant Your D?S ? They will yield a sure ha SAVINGS DEPARTMENT, j good or bad, and, if the "EAI ! the principal as well as the in | mediately had. Only a small amount is n j Let us start the Saving Habit |l THE STAT | I COLUMBIA | tfJ W;?: Barn v.-!:, i'iv. i K\it. ! |j .John T. M 1 oil, ARIN HAND is much as one in the bank. Fcr ce in the temptation to spend it of your way by depositing'youi ink of Batesburg, UP.G, : : : S. C. v wnv than in vour safe or ccs'.. fc- %J J :count today with what yea lie to deposit all your cash and jk. You'll find you have more rv time you balance your books. >ii time deposits quarterly. Pres. ONES, Cashier. . II. CARTER, Asst. Cashier. pee;?msaaamx gaaaawag ? 1909. yings Bank, - - s. c ded Profits S3&30.G0. l savings deposits, :~terest Deposits of $1.00 ani over ren special attention, g your business, and youi t, $1.00 per year. >0F, President and Cashier : nniBBXCBmBBOBBHnmnmBBUTzi HOE SAV5NC? j something by each month, each s, and you'll have but one regret, vizSaving Deposits calculated quarterly. Tilling an account with us. i Swansea. B. E. CRAFT, Cashier. DBANO .AND, S. C. '<|j ur desire to please. Leave ?}W d it We pay interest four ^ L. S. TROTTI, Wi President Chapin I , S. C. : : : $ leesmmodates | services. We cash out-or-towr. sending money way. We are 3 mattprs. Mnfcp vnnr dpnn^if* Wt int of good treatment of its de- % it bear interest at 5 per cent. W s well as tlie business men to do M 9 J. F. IIONEYCUTT, Cashier $ gaaam^MHBSBSBBBBmMBBH Sars With Us J rvest of interest in our | whether the season be fj NY DAY" should come, j terest earned, can be ini- | eeded to open an account. | for you. | E BANK | , s. c. a Geo. L. Bakj-, Yl. o rusiIoi.t 3 Cashier. 3 asssaswa