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! he Lexington Dispatch Wednesday, December 2S, 1909. G M. Harma5, Editor aod Publisher D. R. Haltiwanger, Assistant Editor Entered at tne Post Office at Lexington, S. C., as second class matter. = .4 CIRCULATION 2.325. We are notifying a number of our subscribers who are in arrears by - - - marking their paper witn a Diue cress. We are giving timely warning and 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 -corns, please. Oh, yousolons! ^our time is near at hand. A bright, prosperous and happy ^New Year to ail our readers. Who will be the first to pay us that new year's subscription? Don't everybody come at once. A man was fined $15 in the police eourt in Columbia for chucking a lady under the chin while he was drunk. Moral: Be sober when you chuck a lady under the chin.?Anderson Mail. ?It also depends somewhat on who is doinsr the chucking.?Exchauge.?It alao depends on who is being chucked. A happy home is the brightest spot on earth. Love and peace in his home sends sunshine around the man wherever he goes; disorder and trouble there is misery everywhere. There are few worries of life which a man cannot now and then shake off, but who can shake himself free from the skeleton in the closet, from the worry of the household, a blister on the heart. A day will tell how many a man carried that with him without ' wincing down to the grave. When hnsband and wife are he'pmate to each other in the best sense; when order and love and goodness prevail in the house then the man who has a hard battle in life to fight can leave his struggles behind him when he enters there. With all our faults we are the most home loving of people and that is the reason why we are the gieatestof people. Whatever helps - ' % v ? ^ x nomeine is a nauonai messing; whatever harts home life is a national ?urse, and the greatest curse that'can touch these blessings is what would hamper with the peace and blessedjk-ss of our homes. With the coining of the new year let us all strive to in ike our homes happier, so that we may be able to say with John Howard i Payne: "Mid pleasures and palaces though we may roam, Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home! A charm from the skies seems to hallow us there, Which seek thro' the world is not met with elsewhere. An exile from home, splendor dazzles in vain; Oh, give me my lowly thatched cottage again; The birds singing gaily, that came at my call; mo tliom TOifVi nMf>p nf minrl. ^ v* ?-7 ..dearer than all. Home! "Hold Bag, Mr. Farmer. Mr. Farmer, how is your oat crop? * and are you getting your land in good shape for the winter? We hope you are not demoralized in your riches from the cotton crop. We trust your big success this fall will encourage and stimulate you on to the accomplishment of greater and mightier things in the future. Remember this: In arranging for the next year's crop .don't, don't overdo the cotton acreage. Now that you have things going your way, keep the mare a trotting; roll the ball along and let 'em gather momentum and force with each move forward. Mr. Farmer, you have come Into your own; the bag is yours to hold; hold it.?Hartsville Messenger. The above is 90 sensible that we pass it on to our Lexington farmers. Jl Word to Our Representatives To Senator D. M. Crosson, to Representatives Ridgell, Edwards and Amick: It v. ill not be long before yon will again go to the legislature? the greatest representative body in this Slate?and the people are expecting great things of you. In other .-/mi Ia rri I'd words, tiiey are eA^eiuixi^ JUU IV ? w a "good account of yourselves." Some of you were handicapped at the last session, we know, but r.ow you .have been "broke in," you have "learned the ropes," you hare realized what it takes and what it means to represent a great county like Lexington, and we want you to "make good." We want to see every one of you serye many more years in the pnblicgood; we want to see eyery one of you make such records at the coruing session that will win for yoi the "well done'' of all your constitu ents. There never has been a time in tin history of our grand old county whei we needed men in the legislative hall.1 more than at the present time?mei who will work, watch and pray?mei who are capable of laying plans anc carrying them out successfully; mer who will lay aside all prejudice an( work for the common good of ou: county and state; men who can see into the future and map out and make 1 i oi fll 1 ATI tliof TD P T laWK LU JLLlCCl'CVdj ouuauuii i"uU arise. We have great faith in you] ability to meet every demand madt upon you; we have confidence in youi integrity and uprightness, and if 3Toi will just get together and work together for the upbuilding of our county, you can accomplish much. There are many things for you tc consider, and there are many things which you will be called upon to do, and there are many things no doubt you will be called upon to do that you should leave uncone, and there will be many things perhaps that you should do that you will leave undone. But none of us are infallible, and we are not going to fuss with any of you about your shortcomings. There are two things?just two things, remember?that we are going to keep a record on your actions, and upon these questions we expect to keep the people posted. It is hardly necessary for us to tell you what they are. They are questions that are agitating the minds of the greatest men the country over; they are questions upon which the future prosperity and happiness of our people largely depend. You know what they are, but for fear that the masses might fail tc understand, we are going to tell you. First, the liquor question. This is a question that is above every question, and doubtless will be harder fought at the approaching session than ever before. Two of you stood by your colors at the last- session and now we want you all to "come across." We have had prohibition for nearly sis weeks now and it has turned out jusl like we expected. We are now living under a so-called local option law?t law that is very little better than the dispensary law in many respects Some of you may not see the effect! of it, but we do. Some of you live ii towns where liquor has not been sold legally, in many years, therefore yoi are not in position to know. You live too far from Columbia for a buggy tc go over and back in a half day. Wher you go to Columbia two weeks from now we want you to go there with the intention and purpose of voting and working for a state-wide prohibition law. We want you to make your influence felt. We know, and are hereby putting you on notice, that many influences will be brought to bear upon you to let the present law stand, but you, our representatives, should remember that you are to do ths bidding of the majority of the people of your county, under this democratic government of which we live and move and have our being. Don't cease to work until every county in South Carolina is made a prohibition county. Will you do it? Secondly, our roads. Wonderful progress has been made in the development of our highways during the last couple years, and especially within the last twelve months. But the supervisor needs backing, and it is for you to say whether he shall have that backing. It is for you to say whether the good work shall continue until every road in the county is put in such condition as will reflect credit upon the name of Lexington. In this you are to use your better judgment, but the people have shown their enthusiasm in the movement sufficiently to warrant you in making a special tax levy for the purpose of carrying on the work more extensively. Yoc acted most wisely at the last session, when you made a special levy of one and one-quarter mills for permanenl read building. You should do bette] this time. Again we ask, will you d( it? May the New Year to each cf you our friends, be bright, prosperoi 9 am happy! Sold 05 Bales at 15 Cents. Mr. Jame3 E. Dunbar, of near Pe lion, sold 35 bales of cotton to W. P Roof, the well known cotton mill man last week at 15 cents per pound. Thii J is one of the largest sales of the sea ] son on tliis market. Mr. Dunbar is a progressive farmer I He has built up his land, by hard work i to a very high state of cultivation. H | raises practically all of his supplies a home and his cotton as a surplus. I < goes without saying that he had ; { very merry Christmas and we sin I ccrely hope that 1 e will have a happ; 1 new year. - - Communion Services. I At Nazereth church next Saturday : there will be services at 3 ? . m., an< on Sunday communion at 11 a. m. after which there will be the c'ectioi of a church council. I 3 Ksep TJo Tho Beads Say3 1 Post Ofdo3 Bspartrce Postmaster Leaphart has reeei the following letter from Fourth ' sistant Postmaster General DeGr; 1 which is self-explanatory: 3 "Sir: As a result of general ; 1 special letters sent out by the Dep; 1 ment, and the cooperation of postn' * ters and carriers, there lias beei | j great improvement in the highw * on which rural routes are establish r There are, however, many locali 3 where road conditions are bad and 3 provements imperative. * 'Ion are directed to inform yo r self with reference to the conditioi 3 roads and bridges on the rural rou : out of your office, and if you find ti 1 they require improvement you sho present the matter in the strong and most positive way to the patr< and road officials, informing th * that improvements must be made 1 soon as practicable. If, after a r sonable time has elapsed, the impro ments have not. been made or start ' you will report the fact to this off in order that action may be tat looking to the discontinuance of 1 service. "The Department is not immediat concerned in elaborate road impro ments, but in the interest of the b service to the largest number of p rons it must insist upon roads bei kept in good repair, the lack of whi is usually due to improper dra'ina, and unsuitable grading and surf; work, which can be easiiy and che; ly accomplished by timely work a 4 U/\ *>* at rVi a c?\li t*_1 f\rr rl r* c* L1-1 C iC^iuai ui uub uiug similar device. "Respectfully, "P. V. DeGraw, 1 "4th Assistant Postmaster General I 1 r1T> I One ITegro Seriously Woundt - Another Shot in Leg. On Sunday night Ferry Davis, a ' gro, shot Plato Johnson and Pres ' Johnson, brothers, at the forme ' home about a mile above Irmo. I * to Johnson received the contents o ' shotgun about the face and head; < : eye is shot out and he will proba 3 die. Preston Johnson is shot in > leg. i Davis was lodged in jail on Mon< * by Sheriff Corley, who arrested 1 * at his home. He claims that he s J in self-defense; that one of the Jo i son's was in tbe act of shooting 1 at the time he fired, i All the negroes were drinking, it ' said. > ~ ' Qtorlinnr finnri ; UlUlllllg UUUU l ' Sterling silver, cut glass, t china, clocks. A fine st( ; always on hand for you select from. Keep us in mind whenwa ing anything in Je?>e!ry Silverware. Good watch work and b eye glasses. If you can't come, send our catalogue or telephone yc order to us. P. H. LACH1C0TTE & CI JEWELERS, 1424 MainIStM2Columbia, 8. 'Phone 934 HORSES) MU I iWA Bm HQ 1" : We sell the have them in ai 11 any thing in our I 11 place and we w We are not sound business. i fi*^i I 1109 HAMPTON ST. I j Arrested For Breaking lit. j Wife's House. ve(^ ; Wade Watts, a white man, was arAs~ I rested anci lodged in jail early Monr'W' | day morning by Deputy Sheriff Miller : upon the charge of burglary, it having | an^ ; been alleged t hat he broke into his r T* t ~ ' u j wife's house, near Shuler's siding, on ias" I the 24th of November and stole a shot1 a ! gun belonging to his step son.. a^,s j Soon after the crime Watts skipped 6 f 1 I '. * the State, going to Georgia, where lie ties ' " ? ? remained until Friday last. He has 1 mconfessed to the officers, it is said, implicating another party. 1 Of oc CPAIAAAI 15 n ?M SWiAWUJi MWWU hat U2(j The attendance at the Palmetto Col.est legiate Institute has become so large )ng during the last few weeks that it is em necessary to have more room in order aa to properly care for the children in ea_ the third and fourth grades. The ve_ room ?s being enlarged this week and e(j> will be completed by Monday. ice ren she Meet Me At Tapp's. WHEN IN CCL ely ve~ ^ ge, ice * /r*. z QiS1 lJ/1 " i The big Semi-Annual Whi sd" full blast at our store. Now ne" will ever have to purchase n ton r >r's T ??A PUilrl TTn i^idviico auu vjiiiiuiuii o wju ?laf a at prices you'll not get agair Dne bly COAT day We are offering special hi llH lim Every Suit new and stylish ; . . cannot match these values a ; 18 u BARGAINS E is You will find many speck . ment of our store, and a cor me 1 Dck to everyone, to nt. We Are Ciying Away 0T Every purchase made hei that is valuable in helping ;;i i6St $400.00 Cote Piano that we ly free of charge. for ' ORDER I We prepay mail, express or freight o: I ped to any point within a radius of 600 c> The Jas. L. 1638 to 1646 Main Street LES, BUGGIES, I l We have a of Tennessee Mr A 11 Viw/vlrA P\ C&JJLU. iX 11 uiunc. We also hai J of Rock Hill Bu high grade worl celebrated Studebal ay size. When yon line, come in and 1< ill do our best for yo strangers, and our { 2/Zarried. Dec. 23, 1909, at the home of Mr. Calvin Price, in Prieeville, Mr. Kufus Ij. Crapa and IMiss Blanche Price, Rev. | B. D. Wessingcr officiating. Dec. 20, 1909, at the Lutheran parj sonage, Gilbert, by Lev. E. D. Wessinger, Mr. Julius I. Adams, of Bates' burg, and INliss Birdie Addy, of Giii bert. Dec. 13, at the home of the Rev. A. R. Taylor, Mr. Moses Steele and Mii,s Alma Balling-ton. Dec. 26, at the home of the Rev. A. R. Taylor, Mr. Simeon Roland and Miss Ola Boozer. Dec. 26, afc the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. N. S. Younginer, Mr. Ben Bouknight and Miss Estelle Derrick. Piedmont and Old Mill cigarette coupons wanted. I will redeem these in cash. Rice B. Harman. UMBIA, S. C. Meet Me At Tapp's LE te Goods Sale is now'on in is the best opportunity you ew goods at a sacrifice, derwear, Night Gowns, etc.; i. SUITS irgains in swell Coat Suits, and a fit is guaranteed. You nywhere in the Carolinas. VERYWHERE l1 bargains in every depart'dial invitation is extended % a $400 Cete Piano re entitles you to a coupon >'ou to secure a beautiful are giving away absolute SY mAZL. n all purchases of $5.00 or more shipmiles of Columbia. , Tapp Co., Columbia, S. C* IND HARNESS nother shipment Lies that are good 7e a good supply crcrioG a nrl nfJiov :s. ker wagons, and . are in need of 30k through our u. guarantee means K COLUMBIA, S. C. Who is your1 ?-TS o i a ? k 1T rs f j Does he repair wagons? I Ask him a question Next time you have occasion to i call on him. .Ask him what wagons come ortenest to his shop for repairs. ^ "Cheap v/a gens'* make work for him. He will admit it. Ask him about repairs on the >3^ j And he will tell you that the Studehaker is a wagon seldom seen at his shop. Isn't that the kind of a wagon you want on your farm? If it is. come and see us, Knotts-Bowling & Co. SWANSEA. S. C. mwm www ?waanp comaac annai tm %i < Js J J ! nmi ! i aid Insarasce, ; ( \ ; LEXINGTOF, - S. C. | , ) I ! "WANTED > < > < 10 farms, 73 to 150 acres each. > J Answer quick, giving full de- [ < seription, ptice and terms. > (. < J FOR SALE j | 210 acres 4 miles from Swan- [ i sea, known as the Joe Sh^ to pert > < place, 40 acres open land i oom \ ] dwelling, barn and stables, plen- J * < ty water. > | 1 8 li. p. engine and boiler, 1 j 1 50 saw gin, conenser and press, 1 > j < thresher No. 3. > j 105 acres 4 miles from Steed- | i man, 30 acres open land, 5room , < dwelling. > j 72 acres near Styx on Southern [ < railway company, SO acres in ul - > < tivation, 3 room house, deep well > J and good orchard. [ 4 < One-half acre lot in Lexington, > 3 room dwelling. [ 29 4-10 acres near Lexington, ( timbered. < J 124 acres, 3}4 mils from Barr; < i 50 acres open land. 8 Room j i dwelling, 2 barns and other out < | buildings, easy terms. i ( 26J^ acres 'near Saxe-Gotha J < mills, 6 room dwelling, outbuild- < | ing, good orchard, plenty water. < { 194 acres near Saxe Gotha Mills j < 165 acres one mile from Lexing- < j ton depot; 75 acres cleared; young < i | ui^iiaiU) IUUO ifiuvugu | < place; fruit never fails. < m ] 20 acres near Lexington. < 9 < One lot in town of Lexington. J 9 < One lot on Main street of Lex- < 9 j ington; good building. < 1 ( 80 acres 2 miles from Lexington j J i Plenty water. Fruit never fails. 1 < 85 acres near Lexington. Good J I < for truck. Fruit never fails. ( J < 250 acres 2$ miles from South- < J J ern railway. 00 acres open land. J < Fruit never fails. Good orchard { H < 07? the place. Two buildings. < V I 25 resident lots in town of Lex- J V < ington. < 9 { 45 acres,3 miles from Lexington, < 9 j 9 acres open land. Plenty water. J 9 ( One large lot, 6-room dwelling { 9 ( and barn on Main Street, Lex- i 9 j ington. J fl i 3 acres, good dwelling near , t M ( Lexington. i ' 9 J 87 acres, 2 miles from Macedon, < 9 < 22 acres open land, new barn, { 9 < enough limibcr on ground to < 9 | build 4 room dwelling, clay soil. J 9 < 100 acres, I? miles from Maced- ( 9 < on, 30 acres open land, some pine < 1 j timber, plenty water, n< urly all j J { clay soil. { 9 \ 79 acres, 1^ mile? from Maced- < ^9 J on, 36 acres op-n land, 4 room J ^9 cl-?.'?.llinnr Vinrn oti#1 crnrvH ? " , pasture and pleiitv water, gray ( soil. < { 50 acres very near Lexington ( i 2o acres open land; plenty water < on the place. J J One No. 8 J. C. Steele brick mill , ( 2S0 acres four miles from ( < Steedman on Black Creek. J ^Hj i ??? ; 1 | "Write or cc" eee me J I \ \ m J ! THE mm | ? KATiftasp m-wv < < i Lexiiigto^ D C \ 6 .e. '*UTX^i I* 'd/Ji ! . ,'W * T. .7!?/2.'?JmB f g Ti'.s Amsn'oan L:y? 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