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OFFICERS CATCH BUNCH OF GAMBLERS. Surprise Crowd on Banks of Congaree?Sim Miller's Dashing Race. * Sheriff P. H. Corley, Deputy Sheriff Miller and Special Officer Joe Graham made a big raid on a bunch of gamblers en the banks of the Congaree on Sunday. As a result seven white men pleaded guilty to the charge of gambling in Magistrate Henry Buff's court in Brookland on Monday and six of the seven were fined $35 each, while the seventh was sentenced to pay a fine of $50. The men are residents of Bichland county, it is said. They were: Robt. Padgett, John Cassady, Ed. King, WillClough, Will Poison, E. F. Swink and Monroe Higgins. For sometime it has been learned that the banks of the Congaree in Lsxington*county were being used as a place for the gamblers of Richland and Lexington to Congregate on Sundays, and the Lexington officers were apprised of the fact. On Sunday Sheriff Corley, Deputy Sheriff Miller and Special Officer Joe Graham went over on the train. While crossing the river bridge Sheriff Corley noticed a party of men going down the river on the Lexington side, and eoon as the Union station was reached, the officers immediately returned to the river. Going slowly down the banks, they soon spied a squad of men in the act of playing cards. Quickly closing in three of the m u were captured on the spot. Leaving these in charge of Sheriff Corley, Deputy Sheriff Miller started out to capture those who had made their es cape. . Beaching the edge of a field, Sim Miller's eyes fell upon Will Poison, a man of tall statne and tremendous . build, going at a rapid gait about 100 yards distant. The deputy sheriff Ahonted to the man at the top of hi9 r voice to '"halt," bat the object moved faster and faster. Finally, in an effort \ to 8top his man, the brave and determined officer fired his pistol in the air, bat this only seemed to encourage the k man who, by this time, appeared to be spreading his wings to speedier flight. Realizing that there was but one thing to do, Sim drew his coat and started out after the man, who, by this time, looked like a bird in the air; and after a chase of 800 yards, the officer succeeded in capturing his man. Poison stated that he had been in many fo?t races, bat tbe deputy sner\ iff of Lexington was tbe only "real thing" he had ever been op against. Wesslager-TrottL On Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock in Mt. Tabor Lntheran church, Brookland, a most'interesting wedding took place?that of Miss Mary Bosabelle Wessinger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Wessinger, and Mr. Lawrence Sweat Trotti. At the appointed hour the sweet strains of Lohengrin's wedding cho rus, played by Miss Merna Riley, an nounced the arrival of the bridal party. First the ushers, Messrs. W. H. Townsend, G. A. Goignard, F. Q. Line berg er and J. W. Wessinger, 1 brother of the bride, entered. Tnen came the maid of honor, Miss Janie Gibson, who wore a lovely white silk gown with large white picture hat ana carried white carnations. The bride, entering with her father, was charmingly gowned in white inessaline sat -? i i in, trimmed in chiffon ana pearis which the bride purchased in Paris. She wore white satin slippers and gloves to match. Tne tuile veil was canght with a wreath of allies of the valley and she carried a shower bouquet of ferns and Jiliies of the valley. Her only ornament was a handsome pearl brooch and a diamond, the gilt of the groom. The groom entered from the vestry attended by his best man, Mr. L. T* Boatwright, of Ridge Spring, and met the bride at ths altar, where they atood on a handsome white rag under I A Wnice 0611, * WiiilD UlC iui^Moooifg marriage ceremony was performed by Dr. W. W Daniel, president of Columbia College, the bride's alma mater. Tbe church was beautifully decorated in white and green. Immediately after the ceremony ar elaborate wedding banquet was servec at the home of cue bride's parents and *ioii?rhtiful informal hour spent by o w-o the guests. The wedding presents displayed represented the good wishes of a great numbe** of friends, being unusually numerous. Mr- and Mrs. Trotti left for the Isle of Palms, the bride wearing a smart traveling suit of tan cloth with hat, I gloves and shoes of harmonizing shade. I The bride is an accomplished young I woman, a graduate of Columbia Col 4ege, and has a wide circle of friends. The groom is a graduate of the Cit adel and is a successful banker o; Brookland. One who was present. A Birthday Party. One of the most delightful events < the season was a party given by M and Mrs. L. W. Harman at their ho pitable home near Chapin on June 2 The party was given in honor of tl eighteenth birtnday of their charmin daughter. Miss Wilhelmina. The rooms were beautifully deci rated with ferns and potted plmts. Just before retiring to the dinin room, where delightful refreshmem were served, a cake walk was enjoyec the winners being Mr. Erick Wessii 1 T> ger ana IVLISS JDCSIs o ruiujci. The presents were many an beautiful. After haying spent such delightful eyening all were son when the hour of departure cami May Miss Harman see the return < many more happy birthdays. Those present were: Misses Mai Dreher, Bessie F aimer, Lillie Wessii ger, Annie May Wessinger, Eva Olr ia Harman; Messrs. Ryan Drehe Caughman Dreher, John Fulmer. E nest Wessinger, Erick Wessinger, Cu ^ ?- TT~'l" TT LIS i/errioK, aumo ju-cv^mctu, wuicn. Swygert. A Guest. Resolutions of Respect. Whereas, it has pleased God ic H infinite goodness and mercy to tal from us our friend and brother, ?Baile Chaney; therefore, be it resolved: 1st. That Olivia Lodge, No. 133, J F. M. has lo9t a friend and brother. 2nd. That we, the members of sai lodge, bow our heads in sorrow ar humbly submit to the Divine will < an all-wise and omnipotent creator. 3rd. That a copy of these resoli tions be 9ent the Lexington Dispatc and Calhoun Advance for publicatio] a copy to the bereaved family; ar that a page in onr minute book be ii scribed to his memory. D. R. Sturkie, L. R. Meyers, E. H. Graves, Committee. ' FOR SALE. Two 10-gallon steel soda fountaii in No. 1 condition?as good as newfor sale at low figures. Kaufmann Drug Co., lw Lexington, S. C. Organizing Brass Bands J. W. Pepper & son, .Box 1 'sbss, ?m] adelphia, Pa., are^planning to orga; ize young men into brass bands. Ar hamlet'that can muster ten young fe lows with some "go" in them ca have its own band. See advertisemci in another column and .mention Dispatch when writing. Notice to Surveyors. The trustees of school district No. will receive bids1 for surveying ar plotting said district until 10 o'cloc $. m., Monday, 10th inst. Work is i tte completed on or before July 18t! 1011. KARL F. OSWALD, v - Secretary tsoard or Trustees. Lexington, S. 0., July 3, 1911. Prof. Cy L. Shealey. Profc. Cy L. Shealey will go to Wa terboro in a few days to look over tl field, he having been unanimous] elected principal of the Walterbo] High school. He will return to Le: ington, however, before going to Wa terboro Dermanenllv. * ]i j:j . | Stu ill S made I ! pa |;j | busine !;i I moc^es ;|j | a few ! | coverr ; | would j | unless ' i 1 ^me ;:l . in use ij i i i j I are in jl g ir.e m , J\ I | let us ; Gree : I i,i f l! i Ij j ^ _ / THE DISPATCH BRINGS ot BEST RETURNS OUT 9r; OF 51 PAPERS. That The Dispatch is one of the best ie advertising mediums in the Soutn is ? fully amplified by the following letter from the Brevard Board cf Trade; "Brevard, N. C., June 27, 11)11. "The Lexington Dispatch, ^ I "Lexington, S. 0. "Gentlemen: J ' "No doubt you will be interested in knowing that we have credited your ^ paper with more answers to our 'Land of Waterfall' ads than any other paa per. WE ARE USING FIFTY-FOUR y PAPERS. B j "We are sendinglJyou^under separate cover one of our booklets. "Very truly yours, ^ "Chas. M. Doyle, "Secretary." 7P, r- Notice ot Election lor [g High School Bonds. A petition, signed by one-third of the resident electors and a like propor tion of the resident ireenoiaers or tne age of twenty-one years of Lexington is School District No. J, having been filed :e with the Boarcl of Trustees of said disty trict, asking for an election in said District for the issuance of coupon ^. bonds for the purpose of erecting a modern and comfortable brick buildd ing in said District, and it appearing id that the petitioners have complied 3* with the law relative to the issuance of coupon bonds for said purpose and that the amount to be voted upon shall ;h cot exceed $10,000 for said purpose, IT IS ORDERED, 'd That an election be held at Lexinga ton Court House in said district on the 20th day of July, 1911, beginning at 8 a. m., and closing at 4 p. m., for the purpose of voting upon the question whether said coupon bonds sball be issued or not; and that Messrs. W. W. Barre, C. W. Caughman and H. W. Powell shall act a9 managers of said election at said time and place. is _ t T. P. MEETZE, Chairman. KARL F. OSWALD, Secretary. S. M. GROSS, Treasurer. Trustees Lexington School Dis. No. 1. July 3, 1911. I m m 10 mm l- First Load 01 Melons. a" The first load of melons to reach Lexiy ington this season was brought to town Monday J?y Mr. Ike Price. They were lD of fancy vnality and sold like hot cakes at fancy piices.' There abe few ie farmers, however, who have ripe mel ons so far this year. 1 Notice of Election^for >d High School Aid. ;k ^ Pursuant to an order issued byj-the b County Board pf Education granting an election for high school purposes for a levy of Two Mills, ia I Lexington School District No. 1, notice is hereby given that an election will be held in said district at the Cort Honse on Thursday, July 20, 1911, be1* ginning at 8 a. m., and closing ac 4 p. 10 m. Said election to be conducted in ly accordance with Section 1208 of the ro Civil Code of 1902. x- T. C. MEETZE, KARL OSWALD tl- Trustees Lexington School Dis. No 1 July 3, 1811. 6 .debaker wagons havs been for almost 60 years. The 'ss has grown from a very t wagon shop making' o$ly : wag;dns a year to a plant ng 101 acres. te Studebaker company not have lasted 60 years th.ey had made good wagons Over a million Studebakt ?that tells the story. a quality class by themselve est economical to buy. Co prove it to you, [ory-Conder Mi COLUMBIA, S. C. BLUNT ANDREW JACKSON."! gj 'Old Hickory's" Caustic Advice to M James Buchanan. ?| Stories of Andrew Jackson are likely ws to be pointed and to have a practical |9 application, as do the stories told of w Franklin. In Mr. J. W. Forney's "An- SI ecdotes of Public Men" there is given S# a story as it was told by James m Buchanan at his own table. Although 1| It contained a reproof from the presi- wi dent to one who was to succeed him. it is said to have been a favorite story H at that board. % Shortly after Mr. Buchanan's return from Russia in 1S34. to the court of m which country he had been sent by Jackson in 1832, and immediately fol- & lowing his election to the senate ne called upon "Old Hickory" wirh a fair V English lady whom he desired to pre- B sent to the head of the American na- S tion. 0 Leaving her in the reception room downstairs, he ascended to the presi- El dent's private quarters, where be 9 found General Jackson unshared, un- ? kempt, in his dressing gown, with his || slippered feet on the feuder. before a JB blaziug wood fire, smoking a corncob ? pipe of the old southern pattern. He stated bis object, and General B Jackson said that he would be very glad to meet the lady whom Mr. Buchanan desired to present. ? Mr. Buchanan was always careful of his personal appearance and lu some ;; respects was a sort of masculine Miss ^ Fribbe, addicted to spotless cravats W and huge collars, rather proud of a ? foot small for n man of his large stnt- i ure and to the last of his life what the g ladies would call "a very good figure." ; Having just returned from a visit to i the fashionable circles or tlie continent after years of thorough inter- I 1 course with the etiquette of one of the 1 stateliest courts in Europe, he was somewhat shocked at the idea of the president meeting the eminent English (sjj lady in such a guise and ventured to ? ask If General Jacksr.i did Dot Intend fi to change his attire. Thereupon the ? old warrior rose, with his long pipe in R his hand, and, deliberately knocking ^ the ashes out or tne nowi. saia ro ais a friend: | "Buchanan, I want to give you a lit- jj tie piece of advice, which I hope you | will remember. 1 knew , a man once i who made a fortune by attending to ? his own business. Tell the lady 1 will | see her presently." g 1 The man who became president Id 1 1 1857 was fond of saying that this re- ju mark of Andrew Jackson humiliated ? him more than any other rebuke he g had ever received. S He walked downstairs to meet the | lady In his charge, and In a very short e * ' J ^ T ? HA H nme fresiueut oacnai/u cuicicu ?u? ? room, dressed in a full suit of black. g cleanly shaved, with his stubborn 33 white hair forced back from his forehead, and, advancing to the beautiful f* visitor^ be greeted her with almost kingly grace. As she left the White House she said to her escort, "Your republican president Is the royal model of a gentleman.** Napoleon's Tribute to Frederick. When, after the battle of Jena, Napoleon invaded Prussia he visited Potsdam, which contains the mortal remains of the Prussian kings. The sepulcher of Frederick the Great occupied slk prominent site in the mausoleum. When entering the latter Na --3 LI- mont 1 poieon uncovereu ui? ucau n5u. directly up to the sarcophagus^ of the " noted warrior. For a moment the conqueror stood still, seemingly ab- em sorbed in deep thought Then with | p the forefinger of his right hand he 8 w**ote the word "Napoleon" In the dust g of the huge stone casket and, turning $3 to his marshals, said: || "Gentlemen, if he were living I would 9 not be here." Bj ail of that i ;!; I ;r wagons ? j:: |L 1 S? Ij^ I I r's s and are 1 I 1 me in and I !| | lie C?89 I Mi? Biiiliww|r' i in 11 i #irr New and Seasonable Our stock of Milliner Goods, Dry Goods, Shoes and Hats is now c We want our Lexington fi r?o11 onri incnpnt- rmr 1ir>p* r\ van uiiu xxiapvv/i vy ui liiiv v. and make our store heac while in the city, wheth buy or not. Our prices c WM. PLATT & 1804 MAIN ST. COLForth? i nh HI van Jta ou way We have just recei kind of goods you need Goods, Notions, Clotkin etc. N ew goods at olc Our Cost Sale Closes J P. H. STALLS ft New Srookland, . South You Can't Be Comfortable]^ -ICEWe make the finest quality of Ice approved hygienic methods. Ps fully and shipped in new s Palmetto lee Coi COLUMBIA, . . SOUTH C "How Great the Sm When Tis Timely I ?Moiipnrtpp. Boyhood has a right to expect assistance fron him with knowledge and instill the habits th? him to catch the big fish of his ambition in starting a savings account for the boy in a ba The value of money and its earning power is pride and responsibility ensue. Interest on savings in our bank is compounde Citizens Bank of Bat< BATESBURG, Resources - $15 Five per cent. Interest Paid on Certificate ii hi, iii '""iiii ih'iiiw 1 mm 111 ?iimm I1. B. Roach Provlsi I wish to inform my friends and in Lexington and adjoining coun am now in the wholesale busine; prepared to seli full line of Grai Meal, Grits and Provisions at attra es and will appreciate your trade. u> ra A if a? io, I a? . Jiflj J. Pfeone 2446. 715 Ccrvais Si. Colo Ms. | y, Dress i Notions ? :omplete. | riends to f Goods ^ Iquarters ? ' ler they 8 ire right, a SON,) (JMBIA, S. C. f BonnaamM fiJ'r Tfr raWCiUTi Mt/Yl I t ived the i i in Dry tg, Shoes | i prices. r t rv j i. i luiy oca. a |QS, Carolina. | Without by the most icked careacks. i npany AROLINA. ???J all Gift I Civpn" 1 ? II i others. Aid ji it will prepare ? later life by tanght and just n esbiirg, I S. C. 1 0,000.00 | s of Deposit. 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