The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, November 10, 1909, Image 1
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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~
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OUR PU
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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 ?
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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.
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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
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Diioes
Hats
Shirts
Underwear
Hosiery
Overalls
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MEN'S AND BOYS' OUTF
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Solicits a Share
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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.
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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
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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
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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 {
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foot. We handle ]
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the best and our i
prices are low. I
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LEXiroUlUN, U.
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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.
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??\) 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??...
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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 >
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rates apply to \
ALFRED J. FOX, j
Lexington, S. C. |
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[ pay flay for the possible "Rainy Day."
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> 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
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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.
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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.
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SAVINGS DEPARTMENT,
j good or bad, and, if the "EAI
! the principal as well as the in
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Only a small amount is n
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is much as one in the bank. Fcr
ce in the temptation to spend it
of your way by depositing'youi
ink of Batesburg,
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: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.
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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 :
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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.
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L. S. TROTTI, Wi
President
Chapin I
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leesmmodates |
services. We cash out-or-towr.
sending money way. We are 3
mattprs. Mnfcp vnnr dpnn^if* Wt
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it bear interest at 5 per cent. W
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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. |
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