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The Lexington Dispatch Wednesday, December 22,1909. G M. Ha&man, Editor and Publisher D. R. Haltfwanger, Assistant JEditor Entered at the Post Office at Lexington, S. C., as second class matter. CIRCULATION 2,325. We are notifying a number of our subscribers who are in arrears by marking their paper with a blue cross. XTT ~ fimalw Tf firnin cr and w tJ are ^iviug uiiubij ..? ?B want you to come or send and settle for your paper. We have carried your subscription over the dull season and harvest time has passed, We have our obligations to meet and need the money. Now let our harvest time oome, please. Oh, you Santa Claus! "Christmas comes but once a year let every fellow have his share Wanted?One thousand of our sub- I scribers to present us with their dues a9 a Christmas present. Nothing more suitable for a .Christmas present than a year's subscription to The Dispatch and the cost i9 only one dollar. Let the keynote of our Christmas be love?"peace on earth, good will to man." Let those whom God has blea ed with plenty see to it that their neighbors and friends have good sheer and abundance to make their hearts Klad. And Colombia is to receive the Lutheran Theological Seminary. This, in onr opinion, is one of the greatest achievements the city has ever made and we congratulate her representatives who went to Salisbury and presented fo admirably Columbia's claims. Hon. 0. M. Efird, our own fellow townsman, was one one of the leaders in the fight for Columbia, and he was . made a member of the committee who will have charge of the removal of the institution from Mt. Pleasant to Colombia. / Pt is indeed unfortunate that the funds I of the county dispensaries have been tied up. The members of the Lexington County Dispensary Board have long since been ready to wind-up the - affairs of the dispensaries in this con > ty. As it is, the schools nor the towns can get their apportionment of the fund8, the whole business being tied up under the instructions of the governor, and it may be several months before the board is authorized to male the disbursements. It is not the wish of the Lexington County Board, however, and the claims will be adjnsted just as soon as Governor Ansel gives his permission. State Health Officer Williams is again urging vaccination throughout the State. In some seotions smallpox is said to be raging and, as the disease is most prevalent in the winter, the State Health Officer regards it as being highly important that the vaccination law be carried out to the letter. There is a special law requiring i all college presidents, school trustees and teachers throughout the State, require all children to be vaccinated 1 before being allowed to enter. And At might be interesting to know just .to what extent this law is being violated in the different oounties of the .State. ""He gave His only begotten son.'' The world stands upon the thresh* hold of that season of the year when (he thought of Christendom instinctively turns to the most gladsome day in the annals of recorded time?the birthday of the Savior of the world. We may not be able without finite understandings to comprehend the height and depth of the great plan which came forth from the mind of the Infinite and which comprehended it >8 redemption of the entire human race, but we find in the Inspired Word this passage of unmistakable import: *'For God so loved the world, that He gave Hi9 only begotten son, that whosoever believeth on Him should h ive everlasting life." In those words we find an epitome .rvf fv.o Divino The motive and V/i WUV v a _ the reason are both set forth, and while we may marvel over what was comprehended in that plan, we accept it as a truth and know that the emerging of the world from darkness into light dan s from the hour when the Star of Bethlehem flashed across the Judean sky. Jesns Christ was herefore God's first Christmas gil t to a s.id and weary world. No wonder taat Heaven's joy-bells rang! No wonder that the gates of Paradise seemed to open while angel * looked down upon the scene. In that hour was born the spirit of cheer, peace on earth, jnd good wi'l toward men which has never died c ut daring all the centuries which have passed. There has been times when r its splendor has seemed dimmed, and when men appeared to forget the sen- j timents of that first ChriBtmas mes- ? sage, but on Christmas day itself, few there are who do not count it a privi- \ lege to journey in imagination with ] the wise men of the east, to that hum- 1 ble cradle in the manger which the j Chri9t-child made holy with its pres- j enee. i To Our Subscribsrs. . ] Postmaster Leaphart has been notified by the Post Office Department that the ruling in regard to admitting papers to the mails at usual rates where they are in arrears will be strictly enforced after January 1st, 1910. This ruling provides that weekly newspapers that are mailed to subscribers who are more than one year in arrears will be required to pay first class postage. This no paper can afford to pay. However much we may regret to do so, this ruling forces us on January 1st, 1910, to cut off all subscribers, regardless of name, creed or location, who are more than one year in arrears. It will be sad to part with old friends but we must observe the law. a Will you not, then, save us this un- ? pleasant, duty by paying your back s subscription at once? We need the 1 money very badly to meet outstand- a ing obligations. The price of labor * and material are greatly in excess of what they were in 1908, yet we charge C the same for subscription to The Dis- ii patch. We know our subscribers ap- c preciate this sacrifice on our part and this clear, open statement is all that c will be needed to bring the money. t * ? j ? 1 It is unpleasant to msse tnis piam *> appeal to our subscribers, but it is c business, plain and simple. We need the money and must let them know it. Knowing this, we believe they will respond. Prices are good and times prosperous. We desire to enjoy a little of this prosperity. Will you not decide with us? The amount due by each subscriber is small but, in the aggregate, it means much to us. Subscriber, let us hear from you today. Don't wait till tomorrow or till next week, but let us have your remittance by first mail. We shall expect it. T. B. Aughtry 8s Co. During the past year T. B. Aughtry & Co., of Columbia, opened a new hardware store, separate and distinct from their regular line. This department has beou a decided success from the start, and the business of the year has surpassed the fondest expectations of the owners. In this store is carried a complete line of hardware, stoves, ranges, grates and tiling always in stock. They make a specialty of tools, cuttlery and the line they are showing just at this time would do credit to any store In the south. The prices, too, are very reasonable. New housekeepers will find it to their advantage to get Aughtry's prices before * ? T_1 3 Duying eisewnere. amives auu iur&c, j carving sets, pocket knives, razors, a special line of silverware, etc., yon will find in abundance at A ugh try's. In addition to their superb line of fancy cnttlery and other hardware, : Aughtry carries a fall stock of blacksmith and wheelwright material. They ship in any quantity and make j a specialty of filling mail orders. They have been supplying black- j smiths in this county for many years, ] always with promptness and satisfac- 1 tion. Every blacksmith and wheelwright in the county should consult , Aughtry about their material. This firm has lopg been recognized | as the leaders in baggies and harness. They handle only the very best makes, and their guarantee, together with the mannf actnrer9, go with every buggy that goes out of their establishment. Taey have them from the cheapest that's good to the highest that's best. At Aughtry's you will find a stock of paint, the equal of any in Columbia or elsewhere, and you can save money on your paint bill by buying of them. For year9 and yeai*9, T. B. Aughtry & Co., have been conducting one of the cleanest and most up-to-date wholesale and retail grocery stores in the country. Their hundreds of customers in Columbia and elsewhere will testify to the fact that Aughtry's groceries ere the best. They handle both heavy and fancy groceries, aud it natters no: whether vour order be large or small, i v. ill receive their prompt and careful consideration. Lastly, you will iind 210 better people to deal with in the city of Columbia. Their motto has always been "honesty," and by strict adherence to this principal they have built for themselves and for their stores a reputation for honesty and square dealing that cannot be shaten. When you go to Columbia visit T. B. Aughtry & Co., whether you waiit to buy or not. It will be a pleasure for them to show you what a wTonderfal establishment they are conducting. Billy Fslis's Letter. To the Editor of The Dispatch: The long dry spell has been broken :>y good rains and the dust has been iettled for a time at least. Burt Fallaw, one of Sandam's best :armers, in company with his estimasle wife, visited their daughter, Mrs. W. B. Fallaw, recently. Burt is enjoying excellent health now and we ire always pleased to have him visit as. We regret to learn of the illness of Mrs. R. J. Fallaw. Dr. J. G. Williams, formerly of this town but now located at Norway, W39 up a few days ago on business- The loctor is in good health and prospering in his chosen profession. The happiest man who wears the 3roade9t smile on R. F. D. 1, is M. Lee Reister. The new patron who las taken up his habitation at friend Lee's home, will vote the democratic iicket in the future. J. A. Busbee is erecting a new iwelling on route 1. F. M. Sharpe, a hustling farmer and >rogressive merchant on route 1, took i trip to Arkansas recently in search >f better pasturage.. He returned hinking and saying South Carolina, rad especially Lexington county, is food enough for him. And why hould it not be, with her pretty rouen, brave men, "pure water, fresh iir, fertile soil, and abundance of ruit? Carrier No. 3 was the recipient of a Christmas turkey recently, and No. 1 a like the fellow fishing?expecting me on every trip. A pretty home wedding took place >n the eye of the 12th inst., at the ' ' 1 1 * )63QD1IU1 noiue ux uur cauccuicu mcuu T. V. Hutto. At 6:30 the beautiful lecorated parlor was filled with relaivee and friends to witness the mariage of his charming daughter, Miss Sertha, to George Derrick, one of Swansea's best farmers. After the ;eremony, which was performed by iV. B. Fallaw, we were escorted into he spacious dining hall, where the ong table fairly groaned beneath the jreat burden of good things. Mr. Edtor, you should have been there. The jods would haye oast a jealous eye at ihe bountiful feast spread before us. Friend J. I., and good wife certainly mow how to prepare for such ?an occasion. Mr. Editor, while all this was taking place there was another scene befog enacted entirely opposite both in iction and position. The night was Hark, not a star appeared, not even a cay from the silver moon showed forth.--The clouds were dark apEHow, ihe rain was falling?ju3t such a night when all people who have homes jbofild have been in them. But Cupid; who is ever alert and at work, had not.been idle, and succeeded in bringng together Wi98 Hutto and Mi*s 3usieSharpe. I say Wise, but whethirhe acted wisely or not, is for you x> say. They eloped and were speedng through the darkness to ' Parson Shumpert's, when lo and behold he nissed the road, came in contact with i log, wrecked the vehicle and ibooght the old gentleman Would >vertake him and take Surrie/ soon, ihus depriving him of his mnch covited prize. We extend good fishes o Wise and Surrie and hope they nay continue to act wise not only toon but late. The health of the happy F6lix famly is fairly good. Wishing you, Mr. Editor, The Dis)atch force, and all of her readers a Kerry Christmas and a Happy New if ear, I am, Billy Felix. Gaston, Dec. 20. HORSES, MULE We sell the ce have them in any any thing in our In place and we will We are not st sound business. RHEA LB 1109 HAMPTON ST. Big Auction Sale. Attention is directed to the advertisement of the big auction sale of lots on the first Monday in January. These lots are admirably situated almost in the heart of the business section of Lexington, and no more desirable residence lots cannot be found anywhere. fV> aoa Info oil iUCIC iliC HVC1VC U1 U1JCOC 1UU an of them of good size. You cannot put your money to better use. If you invest it in these lots it will work while you sleep. The terms upon which this property will be sold, makes it possible for the wage-earner to build and own his own home. Don't forget the date?Monday, January 3, immediately after the official sales. Further announcement will be made next week. Stationery Cheap* A big lot of paper and envelopes in 5 cent packages, a bargain at The Bazaar. Meet Me At Tapp's. WHEN IN COL ens We are offering exceptional Christmas and Wedding Prese stylish Tapp has it, and the pri Big sale of Gage Hats at Suits, a big line of Stylish Wa: Sets, Misses' and Children's Blankets at startling values, every department of our store do their Christmas shopping n Ladies' F Ladies' Fine Ribbed Cottc bleached or unbleached, splendi Pnnts to match vests, pair . Ladies' heavy Merino Vests, Ladies' Medium Weight Silk ity, the garment Ladies' Knit Corset Cover, he Children's Union Suits in Cot veai*s, the garment Ladies' Knit Cotton and Woe A big bargain in heasry. rustl wide, a full $1.25 value, special We Are GMng Away Every purchase made he that is valuable in helping ' $400.00 Cote Piano that we ly free of charge. ORDER We prepay mail, express or freight c ped to any point within a radius of 600 The Jas. L 1638 to 1646 Main Street IS, BUGGIES, i "I V. O TTia Q v v u ua v v/ u of Tennessee Mi and all broke. We also ha1 of Bock Hill Bu high grade worl ilebrated Studeba size. When yov ae, come in and 1 do our best for yo vonfrprs and nnr ! rji %/a ) vw w ^ VE STO< Bagged the Bucks. Sheriff P. H. Corley has returned from Georgetown where he went on business and pleasure combined. While , there he enjoyed a duck hunt and succeeded in bagging about 3 dozen fine English ducks. He brought fifteen back with him. The sheriff says he ^ never saw so many ducks in his life and the weather was most ideal for 1 the spcrt. While there Sheriff Corley < bought 450 acres of land out from Georgetown and hopes to improve the same during rne coming year. i Lutheran Christmas Tree. The Christmas Tree for the children and friends of Sc. Stephen's Lutheran Sunday School will be placed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Roof. Every one is expected to bring a gift of money or some article which will be of use to the Orphan's Home to which the offerings will be donated. This exercise will be on Christmas day i at 4 p. m. i . 1 UMBIA, S. C. Meet Me At Tapp's r SALE FOR I PRESENTS. I ( ( < values in Jewelry suitable for J nts. If it's Jewelry and it's ] ices are most moderate. ! t ( t big reductions, stylish Coat J ists, Fur Coats, Muffs and Fur ! f!nci+c T^Hips' Fiirnishincrs: < Hundreds of other values in J , and we invite our friends to ! ow and avoid the rush. j urnishings j >n Vests, heavily fleece lined, ! d weight. Price 50c < 50c j half wool and half cotton 75c j and Wool Vests, splendid qual-/ \ ?1.25 | iavy fleece lining. Trice 50c < ;ton with fleece lining, 2 to 14 < 50c | )1 Petticoats, each...50c to ?2.50 J ing black taffetta Silk; 36 inches | price, the yard ?1.00 < ' a $400 Cote Piano re entitles you to a coupon < you to secure a beautiful j are giving away absolute- j BY MAIL. id all purchases of |5.00 or more ship* i miles of Columbia. j . Tapp Co., Columbia, S. C. | m HARNESS mother shipment i lies that are good i a ve a good supply j .ggies, and other ! re. ; < t ker wagons, and ] l are in need of j ook through our j w < ( ,u- ! guarantee means j < < < ( COLUMBIA, S. C. J t Which Costs Most,1 Horses or Wagons? Horses, of course. Then why wear your horses out s-ith a hard running wagon? You owe it to your horse to hitch lim to the lightest running wagon you \ lan buy. Thct is the a* efb ?*/ "1" Studebaker wagons are built by nen who have spent a lifetime study- A ng how to make easier running and ' setter wagons. They "know just how." No doubt about it. :or the horse's sake, get a Studebaker* Cnotts-Dowling & Co. SWANSEA, S. C. IIMiliiaAiiiiiiAAiaiMiAM Alfred J. Fox,] Real Estate and Insurance, i LEXINGTON, - S. C. | WANTED ! 10 farms, 75 to 150 acres each. > Answer quick, giving full de- | scription, pfice and terms. > \ FORSAT/E 240 acres 4 miles from Swansea, known as the Joe Shumpert > place, 40 acres open land #room > dwelling, barn and stables, plen- j ty water. > i 1 8 h. p. engine and boiler, 1 j , 50 saw gin, conenser and press, 1 > < thresher No. 3. ? 105 acres 4 miles from Steed- [ man, 30 acres open land, 5room > dwelling. > 72 acres near Styx on Southern | t a railway company, 30 acres in nl - > ' 1 tivation, 3 room house, deep well > 1 and good orcliard. | 1 One-half acre lot in Lexington, > 9 3 room dwelling.. j 1 ^ 29 4-10 acr^s nesff Lexington, ] I timbered, ( 1 124 acres, 33^ mils from Barr; < I 50 acres open land. S Boom j ?| dwelling, 2 barns and other out < I buildings, easy terms. ( 1 263^ acres near Saxe-Gotha j 1 mills, 6 room dwelling, outbuild- < 1 ing, good orchard, plenty water. < I 194 acres near Saxe Gotha Mills ] * J 165 acres one mile from Lexing- < I ton depot; 75 acres cleared; young < I orchard; creek runs through | 9 place; fruit neVer fails. < I 20 acres near Lexington. < a Oxe lot in town of Lexington. j m One lot on Main street or Lex- < J ington; good building. < 80 acres 2 miles from Lexington | m Plenty water. Fruit nerer fails. - 1 85 acres near Lexington. Good < M for track. Fruit never fails. < ' 250 acres 2J miles from South- j fl era railway. 60 acres open land. ( S Fruit never fails. Good orchard < V on the place. Two buildings. J 25 resident lots in town of Lex- j I ington. ( M 45 acres,8 miles from Lexington, ] m 9 acres open land. Plenty water. 4 9 One large lot, 6-room dwelling < 9 and barn on Main Street, Lex- j , 1 ington. ( 1 3 acres, good dwelling near < fl Lexington. j 9 87 acres. 2 miles from Macedon, | 22 acres open land, new barn, enongh lumber on ground to J build 4 room dwelling, clay soil. ( 100 acres, 1$ miles from Maced- < on, 30 acres open land, some pine j timber, plenty water, nearly all < . clay soil. < 79 acres, 1} miles from Maced- J on, 36 acres open land, 4 room , dwelling, barn and stables, good < pasture and plenty water, gray ] soil. { ! 50 acres very near Lexington i 25 acres open land; plenty water J on the place. J One No. 3 J. 0. Steele brick mill < k 1 280 acres four miles from ( Steedman on Black Creek. J ( 1 < Write or call to see me j < ?at? ; THE HOSE I NATHMAL Bm, Lexington, S. C j >-TCTEL^^j-' AijR .r^-aigBra "arr^Mu A - JA I jaarr^xsmAMW i J The American Live Stock | insurance Company ] Insures Horses, Mules and * Cattle against Fire, Lightning, j Accident and Sickness. For < rates apply to J i ALFRED J. FOX, | I ! X Cft ' Lexington, o. w. j I'he Bazaar lias the best and mu9 attractive line holiday go-ids eve irought to Lexington. Call and see.