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tmaamrmmmmmmummmmmmmmmaammmmmmm The Lexington Dispatch Wednesday, JULY 5,1911. G M. Harm as, Editor and Publisher D. R. Haltiwanger, Assistant Editor. Entered at the Post Office at Lexington, ? ^ j 9. U., CIS SWUUU UUH9 IlKWUMi CIRCULATION 2.300. Notice Subscribers, A Red X on your paper denotes your subscription expires in the issne crossed. A Blue X shows that you are in arrears. Please make settlement. Those subscribers who are in arrears will please bear in mind that the printer is ever in need of his does, and that we will appreciate an early remittance. The hot wea her seems to have but little effect on the marriage inclined. Governor Blease continues to exercise t e gardening power with a generous band. v \ ? Lexington crops are better than ever before at this season, considering the long dry spell. This is an evidence of the fact that onr farmers are becoming more and more progressive. Jn advance of the happy event The Dispatch; would extend to Congressman Lever its heartiest congratulations upon his advent into the ranks /vf Kono^mu Mav t.hft hrainv little I VA MVUV/MiVUW* ?WJ w.w ^ statesman and his charming bride live long and prosper! ^Vhile the people of other sections of the country are "just melting'* nnder pe the rays of the summer's sun, we folk in Lexington are enjoying the delightful breezes for which our little town is famous. Summertime in Lexing ton is mighty L^e. On Tbmrsday, JaJy 20, the people of Lexington will have tbe opportunity of taking another step forward on the progressive band wagon. Every voter in this Bcbool district shonld cast his ballot for the new school building and for the state aid da.mgn scnooi, coin of which Lexington is sorely in need and without which we cannot hope to keep pace wish the qther progressive towns of South Carolina. A vote for these means a vote for the future opIffi a id welfare of your children and yonr children's children. Fine Crops. It was the pleasure of the editor to epjoy a ride on Tuesday with Mr. W. T. Martin down to his farm near the fair grounds in Columbia. Here we i saw the finest sixty acre field of cotton I we hare ever seen for its age. His eora is also extra good. Mr. Martin has the finest breeds of all kinds of stock* this being a special feature on his excellent farm. Mr. Martin is the ' - son of the late W. T. Martin, a. clever A -1-1 * T> . man sou a amvti mriuoi m uocvi. jl>osides the farm at the fair gronnds, Mr. Martin's estate owns a fine plantation nine miles below,, on the Oongaree, all valuable lands.. Peak Items. Nice showers makes crops look encouraging. The sick folks around in the community are getting along nicoly. Messrs. W. n. jnenry Vxiiapman, Oneil Counts left Saturday to spend a few days with their brother's uncle, Mr. H. W. Counts, of Gastonia, \ N. C., and R. A. Counts of Clover, S.C. Chapin and Pomaria crossed bats on the former's dimond Saturday, and the scores stood 5 to 0. in favor of Pojmaria. Rest wishes to the editor. St-. John's Baseball Player. isi'"' ' Death of J. S. Hook. Joseph S. Hook, an aged and highly respected citizen* died suddenly Monday evening at his home in Eastover. On vhat day he and his son witnessed the preliminary trials to the hill climb near Colombia and after his return. home be was sitting in the eveni^t - ? &ft6r supper uu uio pxaj i, ,i^ with some children, when he was suddenly seized with a pain in the arm, which soon reached the body. He became quite sick and about 10 o'clock be was dead. He was a gallant Confederate soldier, a >'ason, and was a member of h *? h nights of P.vthia9. He is sarvived by his wife, two sons and two daughters. Miss Mary Hook, who is postmistress at Eastover, and Mrs. J. A. Byrd. Dr. Laurence Hook and Sheard Hook, ail.of Eastover. The funeral will take place today.? The State, to day. ? ( James Frlck. Jamos Frick, aged at out 5> years, 1 l died at bis home, near Summit, yes- ; ft terday morni ig at 8 o'clock, after a j long and painful illness. His remains U will be laid to rest at Summit this w afternoon at 2 o'clock. He is sur Tived by his wife and several<hildren. ] \ Flour Mill Notice. J ^ We v.ill grind wheat only on the ! following days of eacn week?Moi.- i days, Wednesdays and Fridays. B. L. Drener & Bro. ?w Irrao, S. C. For Sale. One lot on Cnurci street, mar the John H. Meetze pi-ice in East Lexington, with seven room dwelling finish1 . T~> U1 ? . 6d OUE ana our. nttriJ, siauie^, icuaui; house, smokehouse, garden good well of water. Call on or w;ite 3w Sheriff Oorley, Lexington, S. C. Mrs. Martha A. Hendrix. Mrs. Martha A. Hendrix, beloved wife of Mr. Sol Hendrix, died at her home near Lexington on Thursday at 1 o'clock, following an illness extending through a period of four years, the last two years of which she was an invalid. She bore her affliction with ] Christian fortitude?that fortitude which characterized her long and usifui life. \ fx . She was born on November 23, 1832, and was married to J. Sol Hendrix on March 16, 1851. To them were bcrn eight children, five of whom are living. The living children are: Mrs. W. B. Roberts, Mrs. James Caughman, E. T. Hendrix, of Columbia; Miss Ellen Hendrix and Mrs. S. B. George. She was the mother of the late Dr. M. Q. Hendrix, a distinguished physician and surgeon of Lexington, who died a few vears ago. An infant son and a daugli V w ter, Clara, aged 5 years, also preceded her to the spirit land. Mrs. Hendrix wa9 a devoted member of the Lutheran church, having joined St. Joh^'9 (Calk Roads) in 1849, and >*s long as her health permitted took 1 an active interest in church work. Her remains were laid to rest in St. John's cemetery on Friday morning at 11 o'clock, the last sad ritds being per- ; formed by R9V. P. D. Ri9inger. An affectionate wife, a kind mother and true friend, she will be sorely ; misueu iu uue <juuui-u.uLui<y wueie .out? i lias been a power for good for thes,e j many years. I The deceased was in her 79th year. THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 5 County of Lexington.. By Geo. S. Drafts, Esq., Probate Judge. Whereas, Britt E. Hutto, made suit to me, to grant him Letters of Administration of the Estate of and' effects of John S. Hutto. TXaoa am fhamfom o?i^ ail. X UVUV ?M \J VUVXVJLVA V IIU (UJ.U ttU" monish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said John S Hutto, deceased, that they be and appear, before me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Lexington, C. H., S.C., on 20th day of July, 1911, next, atter publication hereof at 11 o'clock in \ the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. 4 * Given under my hand, this 4th day of July, Anno Domini, 1911. Geo. S. Drafts, (L. S.) fhobate Judge, Lexington County, S. C. Published on the 5th day of July, 1911, in the Lexington Dispatch, 2w State of South Carolina County of Lexington In the Court of Common Pleas. P. P. Bearden and E. W. Luther, Ptffs against F. M. Sharp, Defend and?SUMMONS To the defendant above named: You are hereby summoned and required to answer the complaint in this action, of which a copy is hereby served on you, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said complaint on the subscriber at bis office, Carolina National Bank Building, Columbia, S. C , within twenty days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the complaint within the time aforesaid, the plaintiff in this action will apply to the court for ?he relief demanded in the complaint. Dated this 8rh day of April, A. D.,1911 * C. S. MONTIETH, Plaintiff's Attorney. To Defendant Above Named: XT TTTill T^I xi - i XV _ iuu irjeitoe taae noucetnat ine original Summons and complaint in this case was duly filed in the office of Clerk of Court for Lexington county, S. C., 17th day of May, A. D.f 1911. C. S: Montieth, Plain tiff'8 Attorney. Piano and urgan Bargains One Hazleton Square Piano. One Steinway Square Piano. Both of the above pianos are in good order and can be exchange! in years to come towards new piano*. One Upright use $35b Piano for only ?1Q7 yiu? One Brand Xew Mamhushr-k $550 Piano for only $415. Providence ha9 smiled on you with refreshing showers. Parents should now Smile on their Bhildren and supply them with a beautiful, sweet-toned Upright Piano which can be had from $225 ap, on easy terms at the old established Malone's Kusio House 1418 Main St., Columbia, S. C. Write us for catalogs, terms and J rrices on Pianos and Organs. " Slaees! Slices! For Every Member of the Family. j Our Standard Brands in Men's Shoes are as follows:? W. L. Douglas, Alden, Walker & Wilde and Leonard, Shaw & Dean. Prices ranging from $2.50 to $1.00. In our high grade line are the Torrey andNettleton, which sell for $5.00, $5.50 and $6.00. We also handle-the very bes grades of Ladies Shoes that can 2 Ho hnncrVit. fnr n. rpn.armahlp anm Come and see our Spring and 1 Summer Stock. T. A. BOYNE, i E (736 Main St.,Columbia,S. C. c Opposite Post Office. 9 _* fc FITZMAI Specia (Jet ready and don't delay is full to overflowing with on n ii n i? r/? __ 1 oouxn uarouna. 11 you are n just drop in and see this fine your expectations. Grand lot of Fine Hats frc Hat. For this Sale we offer ? Trimmed at $1.98 and $2.98 Hats for the Children 25c anc = I Clothing 50 Fine all Wool Suits for th: all Wool hard finish and w< 50 fine Blue Imperial Serges, ity, all wool, the $17.00 kin 100 pairs $4.00 all Wool Pan They are extra fine. 100 Boys' Suits all Wool, 2 p each Suit, the Suit at only 100 Boys'Suits, extra fine qu 17 years, big value for $7.1 I Boys' Sepan 200 pairs Bloomer Pants, size at per pair Dress Goods The best values and most dep here. Our Jacquard and Jap the yard. 10 pes. Turkish Pongee the fi I ever sold, 26 inches wide, out, regular price $1.00, on See us for your wants in Ar Rugs. Write for Samples am 5000 yards of Fruit of the Lo( Long Cloth for this sale atj Ready-to- We r I In Linen, Lingerie, Foulards i A full line Dresses for the littl at 5C FITZMAl 1704-1706 Mam Street, ' 1 REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE LEXINGTON, - S. C. For Sale. 103 acres 5 miles from Gaston, ?.0 afrpa in nnlHvnHon rrrav Kfiil. vv > some pine timber. 11 acres on the Augusta road 2 miles from Lexington, rf acres cleared, 3 room cottage. 140 acres near Macedon, 22 acres open land, Price $7.00. One lot in Batesburg 84x200 feet, 4 room cottage. 275 acres 3 miles from Pelion, 50 acres in cultivation, 4 room dwelling, a barn and stables, plenty water?Price $1200. 110 acres 5 miles from Lexington. 40 acres in cultivation. 7 room dwelling, barn and stables, plenty water, near church and school, R. F. D., telephone. 96 acres 2 1-2 miles from Lexington on the two north road. 97 acres near Lexington. 71 acres 3 miles from Swansea, 40 acres in culrivation, 4-room dwelling, plenty water, land good for cotton and grain. ? milaa fy?nm Qf ?U4 yet U lillluo ix um man,. 25 acres open land, 4-room J dwelling, a barn and stables, plenty water, gray soil. Write or call to see me AT THE HOME NATIONAL BANK, Lexington, S. C. Traveler" Praises r ' Augusta Road. Co the Editor of The Dispatch. I do not know your road builders; lonot live in your county and nobody las requested or expects this, but I nnat nrnrtennee thft dirfc rnad from Columbia to the Simon Wingard place t peach. The remaining mile should le improved on. Traveler. JRIG'Es | I Sale! I \ Gome to the store that B e of The Best Stocks in g 1 Columbia at any time, i display at prices far below B >m a 50c Sailor to a $10.00 I | i Special Lot of Fine Hats B j ? -i. n j j: i .r I I i 6uuu. uia.Hu uispiay 01 L up. I Sale. j is Sale at $8.50 | )rth $15.00. I a very fine qual- | d, only $12.50 | ts at only $2.75 | airs pants with $3.98 ality, sizes up to 00, each only $5.50 ite Pants. ^ is up to 17 years \ wv aiiu v\s cliiU. tpjL.UV ***?*M?IMIJ and Silks. >endable goods ever seen oniea Silts at nnlv nest Dress Fabric | you can't wear it I ' ly 85c I : t Squares, Mattings and I d Prices. | 3m or Androscoggin B L2 yard for $1.00 * I 5ldll?>G QllStc t md Wash Suits. I C e Girls up to 16 years | p, Ic, and $1.00 to $3.00 ! (RICE'S I 'l . . Columbia, S. C. | Barlme Near Reck Reuse I I will furnish a firstclass barbecue j with refreshments, at my place near ! the Rock House, Saturday, July Sth. j Music and dancing the specialties of . the day. Prices reasonable. Cooked I by the best of ccoks. iwp S. F. Roland. BARBECUE NEAR HILTON, j I will furnish a First class Barbecne ; on July 29, one mile west cf Hilton at ; the crossing of the Bush River and Gilbert Hollow road, on the Julius Eargle Place. 39f D. B. Shealey Barbecue at Edmund. On Saturday, July 29, I will furnish a First Class Barbecue ab Edmund. Music will be furnished by a brass band. Speaking by Gov. Blease, Congressman Lever, Prof. Tate and others. A grand rally of the people of the entire southern section of Lexington county will be this occasion. Train from Columbia will arrive about 9 a. m., returning at 6 p. m. Train from i the South will arrive at 10.50 a. m., re- j turning at 4 p. m. 4w38pd L. E. Jefcoat. 11 ??Myq ails# mm mw ii %v ~ jp^l A real bargain in an up-to-date Go-art of best material only w , A 52J5 . Made of best grade of rppH Strnnff anH Tin JL V V \J } k/M %? rable: Large 10" rubber tired wheels. It's a Beauty. The Lion Fui "THE HOME OF QUA] 1426 Main Columbia. Bank of : : : CHAPIK The Bank That j (This bank aims to give you good checks for you?furnish drafts foi always glad to assist you in busine with this bank, which makes a pc positors. Our certificates of depof We cordially invite the farmers i their banking with us. ?-i iTmaaTVnt?T? "Proair?pnt _ J. D. CQ< !?moved From the Old G Main Street to 181! "Common People" can only eople", good white folks and "I ockrell at his new stand for pi eed, Etc. Good Horses and Wagons st ash or credit. Prices guarantee lan anyone in the City. Call an 9C^O1 1818 MAIN STREET BARBECUE We will furnish a first class barbecue and relrediments at my famous barbecue ground on S:i;n:d3y, J"l> *33. There will br music and dancing for the young and a good dinner for all. 4w pd J. B. Sox & Sons. This Is C.D,Kenny Co's. , Space f-rs t ? + . ? - ? 1 niiiK oi tnem tor good Coffee, Teas, Sugar Etc. Prices Always Right. 1639 Main Street, Phone 157. Columbia, S. C. i "-^~TTffTWlTW?T??WTTf?' * What do you think of this Great Big Solid Oak Dresser, well made, best material, all drawers without any catch. If you are in need of a Dresser ^ this is your chance, you cannot beat it. Mirror measures 2%x22 inches, best quality of French Plate, one inch bevel. REED RO KERS Of best quality, for a Sacrifice, only < This Great\W^ Big Willow Rocker we offer at a bargain. Well worth twice the price we are asking. i*n?tiira> fn L AftltUA v LITY FURNITURE." Street, ^ - s. c. Chapin r, S. C. : : : > Accmomodates services. We cash oat-of-town r sending money away. We are ss matters. Make your deposits >int of good treatment of its dent bear interest at 5 per cent. is well as the business men to do 3 J. F. HONEYCUTT, Cashier OKRELL, lockreil Corner, 1934 J Main Street. be pleased by "Common "ree Niggers". Ask J. D. "ices "on Groceries, Grain, 3Cond-hand and brand new. )d to be 20 per cent, less d see me. cMi?ell9 COLUMBIA, S. C.