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The Lexington Dispatch Wednesday, July 27,1910. O M. Harm an, Editor and Publisher D. B. HjlLTTWangkr, Assistant Editor. Entered at the Post Office at Lexington, 8. O., as second class matter. f ? CIRCULATION 2,327. The State has seen fit to moke an - -attack on |the Hon. C. C. FeatherAtone, candidate for governor, alleging that Mr. Featherstone has not $>een consistent. In a strong editorial v on Saturday last, the Colombia Record, whose editor happens to be Jas. A. Hoyt, takes the position that all of the candidates for governor have ohanged their position on the liqnor question during the last few years, And asks, why attack one and not the other? That is oar position exactly. As to Mr. Featherstone, we fail to see where he has in the least showed in/ ^consistency. Like the rest of us, he lias only favored local option as "a means to an end" of the nefarious liquor system. There can be no longer any doubt as to the majority of Sooth Carolinians being disgusted with the sale of liquor in any shape -or form. The State was opposed to <the dispensary system until all of the counties adjoining Richland voted out liquor. Now we find our esteemed contemporary and nearest neighbor .k.Mnin.inn +Via oolo nf linnar urifh TOauiywiJ??5 uu? owiv v* W?VM characteristic vigor. In an effort to drift the minds of the people from prohibition to local option, The State has attacked Mr. Featherstone, a man "Whose life has been largely devoted *to the cause of prohibition, and who .has always stood for all that is high and noble in life. Why not attack the others? The Dispatch does not deny our contemporary the right to champion the cause of any candidate it sees fit, hot W0'stand for right against the wrong, And we firmly believe that The State is going ont of its way to defeat Mr. -jFeatherstone. . It is indeed to be regretted that A larger au :ience did not hear the cermon by that brilliant Columbian And Sooth Carolinian, Dr. J. Walter CI J ouxiuci^y amauwu iijc *'Home and its Influence." Such sermons are calculated to put people to thinking. They bring home to every 'father and mother the importance of properly training their off-springs in the home. The Dispatch only a few -weeks ago called attention to condi"tions along this line. There is no robbing it out, improper training of chil<dren has caused more parents to come grief than anything else. There anust be an awakening along this line, ^and we hope that every minister of .whatever calling will follow the example of Dr. Daniel, and preach a ser- ' mon on home training. ? The Spartanburg Herald is making an effort to secure brief sketches of all -signers to the Ordinance of Secession *to be used in a special edition of that ipaper. The signers for Lexington < ?county were H. I. Canghman, Jno. 0. 'Cteiger and Paul Qaattlebaum. It is important that Lexington be represented in this special edition of the ; Herald, and it is hoped that some one who is familiar with the life and character of the above-named gentlemen < will send The Herald a sketch at once. It should reach Spartanburg by the i -JLst of August, if possible. ^he* editor a few mornings ago vis- | ited the market in Colombia and, as * usual we found Lexingtonians there * Jby the score. Nearly every section of county was represented and every variety of fruits, vegetables, etc., was found. At least two-tbirds of the wag one belonged to Lexington county farmers. This goes to show that Lexington and Columbia are closely iden' tided and should go a long way to' ward bringing the two counties toother on the free bridge proposition. Local option, as it applies to the lienor question, is the greatest farce ^ver thrust upon any people. The ^majority of the counties in South Car' 4>lin* have declared for prohibition, - -and yet there are those who contend 7~ihat the remaining six counties should 3iaye the right to ram their "rottenliquor" down the throats of the ^people of the prohibition counties whether they want it or not. Lord, Oliver us from any such falacy! The people of this county haye bad enough of this so-called local option. nf T^-rincrton voted aaainst J.11C ? the dispensary "as a means to an end," of the entire system, and they have no canse to regret that step, but 4hey will never be satisfied until every -county in South Carolina becomes a prohibition county. Onoe upon a time The State published the proceedings of the Recorder's court in Columbia, and it made -snighty interesting reading, too. We are in receipt of a little pamphlet entitled, "Questions and answers relating to Clemson College.'' This little book contains a great deal of information that is of interest to a great many people. Anyone can secure a copy by addressing W. M. Rigg9, acting president, Clemson College, S. C. Dr. J. W. Daniel, one of the most brilliant expounders of the word of God in South Carolina, declares that "Columbia is the wickedest city south of Philadelphia " If this be true, our capital city should at once get busy in mi nffnrt to drive the disDensaries and blindtigers from its borders. So far we have not beard of Attorney General Lyon promising to put stripes on the grafters if he is reelected attorney general for another term. Bat it should be remembered that Mr. Lyon is more experienced with juries now than when that promise is alleged to have been made. "For the loveliness of her women and for the sterling qualities of her men Augusta has a national reputation,*' say8 the Augusta Herald. But our contemporary might have added that Augusta's reputation for violating a certain State law, is equally as ! widespread. Columbia sells the drunkard liquor from her dispensaries under the "local option** plan, and then gives him the McKanna treatment free in an effort to reform him. The city sh juld first remove the temptation and then there would be no need for the 3-day cure. If any town in the world needs a civic league it is Lexington. " ? J. L. Mimnaugh, the Prince Merchant. But few people in South Carolina have not heard of John L. Mimnaugh, the prince merchant or tne uaronnas'. Big-hearted, whole-souled, generous to a fault, manly and upright, he is loved, honored and respected by all who know him. The writer remembers well when John L. Mimnaugh first launched into the mercantile business in Columbia. We have watched his career with interest and noted his rapid progress with pleasure. Year by year he* has branched out, making his store bigger and grander until today he has one of the best stores in the South. He stands at the very top of the business man's ladder, and is a director and stock-holder in several of the leading enterprises of the capital city. Mimnaugh's name is a synonym in every household in his city and in the country for miles, and his store, the Mimnaugh building, stands as a living monument to his untiring pluck and energy. In times like these, when other people are tight-run for money, John L. Mimnaugh is not worrying. He has made his fortune and cau now reap the fruits of his labors, the fruits of years of work and honest endeavor. He can face every man with a conscience clear, knowing full well that in all of his business career he has never performed a dishonorable act, and has never taken a dollar from a customer without giving full value. Such a man is Jchn L. Mimnaugh, the subject of -us_ u_:-? iiuis unci b&cix/u. We have spoken about the man at the head of tnis mammoth establishment, and now, in a brief way, we are going to say a few words about the Mimnaugh stock of merchandise. We are going to do this in a general way; for to enumerate and speak of the many different things to be found at Mimnaugh's would take several columns. You can find everything in the way ~>f merchandise, in the dry goods and notion line, at this wonderlul store. Mimnaugh leads in new Btyles and his store is ever brimfull of everything that represents style and quality. Mimnaugh always buys at the right price. His long experience, his fine business judgment, backed by unlimited funds, enables him to "scoop in" every bargain that is offered. He is always on the "inside" and when he announces a special sale on, it means the saving of thousands of dollars to his customers. Just at this season the great mid-summer sale is in progress, and right this very minute, while we are putting this in type, Mimnaugh's store is crowded with eager shoppers?people are there from every section of the State, and the mail order departanent is working a At . i. overtime to i?J toe oraers Lnau are coming in from every part of the Sbate. And, by the way, the mail order department at Mimnaugh's has grown rapidly and is a great feature of the big store. In this department aie employed only such help as can be relied upon to fill orders accurately? to satisfy the party at the 1 'other end." Mr. Weeks, the genial and courteous manager?a native of old Oangeburg county?is alwavs on to his job and i? growing more and more in popular favor with the people who daily visit Mimnaugh's. He is assisted by a corps of salespeople?men and women that are equal to the occasion and are always pleased to greet the trade. Do your shopping at Mimnaugh's. Corn Growers Met* The Lexington County Corn Growers, association held a very interesting meeting here last Friday. The attendance, on account of the busy season with the farmers, was not largely attended, but there was no lack of intere9 by those present. Papers were read by S. S. Lindler, J. Weir Addy and Gus Barrs, which were both interesting and instructive. I There were ateo talks by other mom| bers present. These meetings are helpful to the fanners, and the association bids fair to become au important factor in the raising of corn all over the county. I J. J. RIKA! Lexin Has one of the Qtnfo nn/^ ic rtronoi IUbaiQ aitu 10 pivpui ENGINES, BOILERS on short nc Can bore any si> ton Gin Saws File perfect work. I a Full line of Mill at reasonable price Will answer all faction guarateed c j. j. AiiMMMAiflyMiMAiMiiiAi I j Alfred J. Fox, \ > < > j Real Estate : ; and Insurance, j | LEXINGTON, S. C. > ( > < > { < Agent For Health and ( ! Accident Insurance I ! ; ( Pay $1.00 per month and in > j case of sickness or accident get > j $30 per month till well. Acci- [ < dental death $500. > < 1 | I Insure Horses, Mules and [ < Cattle against Fire, Lightning, > ! Accident and Sickness. i i _ _ : i " ; Write or call to see me | ! ?at? : i THE HOME i NATIONAL BANK;' j | Lexington. S.C j i vvivtivvvvvvvvHvmvmvr Telephone Company to Save Picnic. The afrtrtthrJAoro. unrl anhaorihara r?f the Chapin Telephone Company will have a grand basket picnic at Chapin tomorrow. The Chapin Telephone company have a large list of subscribers, and it i9 expected that each of them will participate in the picnic, which is a new feature in the telephone world. Everybody is cordially invited to attend. Fine Sweet Potatoes. Mr. John Dooley, of near Lexington, brought to our office on Thursday the first sweet potatoes- of the season. They were- large axd well formed, of the Jerusalem variety- Mr. Dooley is the champion sweat potato grower of the county and a fine all-round truck grower. He carried some of these potatoes to Columbia last week and sold them readiAy at 5c each. He will commence digging within a few days now. Furnished the Cars* The Gregory-Oonder Mule Co., of Columbia, are furnishing automobiles for the Columbia Record's Good roads sampaign?an "Oakland" and "Brush" for which they are State agents. This firm is always on the alert to advance the came of better highways and no concern is more popular with the people wherever they are knowD. j The Gregory-Conder Co., perhaps sells I more JMitomobiles than any concerns in the Rtate, their business extending irom tne mountains to tne &ea. The Beautiful Schacht. Tne Lexington Supply Co., have just received their first shipment of automobiles. The beautiful Schacht arrived on Monday. This c^r is one oi the neatest and most attractiye ever seen here and has been the subject of much favorable comraefltg if you are interested in automobiles let trte Supply Co., show you this wonderful new car. ~ Read the big ad on the front page of this issue. Taylor's Picnic Aug. 6. Tne annual basket picnic at the Elias Taylor old place, one mile-south of Gilbert, will be held on August 6. Everybody invited to come with wellfilled baskets. -wp .. j ID, I aicn. S. C. 1 9 1 Finest Repair Shops in the ed to rebuild and COTTON GINS >tice. se engine cylinder desired. Cotd by Machinery, which insures Iso refill Gin Brushes. 1 Supplies,Piping, Fittings, etc., 'S. country calls promptly. Satis>r your money back. Phone 412 RIKARD, Lexington, S. C. i FOR SALE?CHEAP? Lot of Flue piping 18x4; 4 Boilers 20x2?(rood for water-works; Chains in all sizes and lengths; Blocks and tackles; pulleys; 2 sets j car wheels, ana au aina 01 iron j wheels?all at astonishing barI gains. BY THE I Columbia Junk Co., J. Orensfcein, Prop. 805 Cervais St. Columbia, S. C. (Electric] Bitters I Succeed when everything else fails, il In nervous prostration and female j weaknesses they are the supreme t remedy, as thousands have testified. g FOR KIDNEY,UVER AND 3 STOMACH TROUBLE ft it is the best medicine ever sold yj over a druggist's counter. I mihiiiihiiiiiiiiii wv ? IBi: i&POISOH A J jfrfpQ Bone Pains, JfV njJL Ulcers, Scaly ffmfJ L*iv) Skin. Pimples, rib*-/ i t B. B. B. Cures Above Troubles Also, 0 Eczema and Rheumatism. ' a Fnr twenty-five years Botanic Blood Balm t (B. B. B.) has been curing yearly thousands r of sufferejs from Primary, Secondary or v Tertinary Blood Poison, and all forms of Blood and 8kin Diseases. Cancer,Rheumatism *nd Eczema. We solicit the most obstinate cases, because B. B. B. cwres where all else fails. If you have aches and pains i?- Bones, Back or Joints, Mucus Patches in Month, Sore Throat, Pimples, Copper-col- p ored Spots Ulcers on any part of the body, , Hair or Eyebrows falling ont, Dbchrng, wa- d t**ry blisters or open humors. RisiDgs or 1; pimples of Eczema. Boils, Swellings, Eating Sores, take B. B. B It kills the poison, makes the blood pure and ricUr, completely changing the entire oody into a clean, healthy condition healing every sore or pimple and stopping all aches,, pains and itching, curing the worst case of Blood Poison. hheumatism or Eczema, BOTANIC BLOOD BALM M. B. BO s i is pleasant and safe to take-;: composed of ^ : pure Botanic ingredients. It purifies and enriches the blood. v DRUGGETS, $1 PER LARGE BOTTLE, ? with directions for home cure, -u Sold in Lexington by Kaufmann Drag Co. and Derrick's Drug Store. n | The county campaign will open at j Trmo August 10th. I I RARRAINK WIVIIVIIH1V Ah We are Here te Please See Us Befor We have all styles of Bi $55 to $85 in steel tin Tires at all prices. Also one-horse Wagons i Two-horse Wagons at $ Harness at prices to su WE ARE KNOVt Our Motto is a Good CAUGH 1313 ASSEMBLY ] POWER, SPEED, STYLE, PLI REFINEI That means low cc | That's what you i i a proved value. This car meets i Regal "30" rises pre-emiuently z 1 demonstration and you will immed 1 5,000 satisfied owners. If you cor car at any pi ice, do not fail to inve I will probably save you money. Yo J less for upkeep than any product o I Gasoline and Oil? I Write Us for Full Informatioi KARL F. 0! District i LEXINGTON Upper Union Meeting. The union meeting- of the upper dirision of the Lexington Baptist association will meet at Bethlehem church, T1 lear Batesburg, on Saturday. July 30. men I very interesting programme has S. C >een arranged for the occasion, and W he punlic are invited to attend. serv Haif OBITUARY. Men Mrs. Dissannah Mitchell, wife of ^res Foster Mitchell, died July 3, 1910, in ~e0* he city of Columbia, in the 24th year ^ln.n if her age. Her remains were brought iiei8 o Red Bank and buried. She leaves ?cre* . husband, 2 children, 1 sister and 2 * brothers, together with many other ' ~J elatives aud friends to sorrow after ier. We hope she rests in peace. a- k- t- ;{iy? of ad Reader, if you are behind with your on tt aper send your dollar by mail if you , ire not coming to town. Every dol- hym] ar helps to pay necessary expenses. avail forge musi Special School Election. i?ade Notice is hereby given that an elect:>n will be held at Boiling Springs chool house, district No. 79, on Saturay, Angn8t 6tli, for the purpose of oting a 2 mill levy for school purposs, same to be used in said district, oils will open at 2 p. m. and close 6 p. If yc , BladdE. M. Keisler. ) A.Taylor, Trustees. a.if'a J, E. Balling ton,) fe' JW-p. I y IN BUGGIES, W ID HARNESS eYou Buy lggies from [/3 it $32.50. Choice and a Square Deal IMAN BRC STREET, COLUB COMFORT,# JS THE VIE NT >st of upkeep get in a 1 ?'* , 1 a 3 every representation. , ibove its class. 1-Jave a i iiately see why we have 1 itemplate purchasing a ft stigate Regal "30," it i u will find this car costs 9 f similar specifications, r Thai's All, [ n on the Regal Line. [ 5WALD, j *ent, i 5 7 ,: S. C. omen's Moyemont at White SoeS, S. C. . ie program for the Laymen's Movetot' Bethel charge, at White Rock, August 3, 1910, is the folowing: ednesday?10:30 a. m., devotional ices, conducted by Rev. - J. B. ?ler; address, by Hon. D. F. Eflrd, en Doors, the Call of God to the of this Generation;" hymn; ads, "Men and Missions," by Dr. B. Cromer; adjournment for er. 2 p. m., hymn, "Jesus Shall ;n Where'er the Sun" (Duke st); address, "An Adequate Policy he Needs of the World," Rev. E. ronk; open conference, conducted ev. E. C. Cronk. aile the public in general is cordi invited, it is earnestly hoped that le Lutheran pastors and members joining charges will be present lie occasion. are requested to bring their hymn s and the new Sunday-school aal, which we feel sure will be able by that time; and do not st the indispensable basket. The 2 will be under the direction and jrsbip of Rev. E. C. Cronk. J. E. Haltiwanger, E. U. Shealy, Dr. J. W. Wessinger, Committee on Program. Here is Relief for Women. >u have pains in the back. Urinary, -r or Kidney trouble, and want a 1, pleasant h rbeu * fur wo ait's ills, ither Gray's Australian-Leaf II is a nd never-faiHna r ffulator. At Druar>r by r ail 50 ?hr. Sample package Address. The M' tuer Gray Co., LeKoy, AGONS 1 Wilh Fvervnne. >S.,lnc. 1BIA, S. C. f