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Go to Henry Drug Store, Chapin, S. C., to have your eyes tested for glasses. Examination free. "We also handle a full line of drug9, patent medicines, jewelry, paints, etc. PENCIL AND SCISSOES. Attorney J. B. McLaughlin, of Columbia, was in Lexington yesterday. Say, please don't forget n9 for we really do need that dollar for your paper. . Mrs. C. M. Efird is visitiDg her daughter, Mrs. Robt. F. Bowe, in - Greenville. f F. E. Dreher, Esq., left on Saturday for Glenn Springs, where he will spend several days. , Mr. R. H. Welch, a distinguished attorney of Columbia, was here yesterday on legal business. Mr. Adam R. Meetze has been quite 111 since Saturday, much to the regret of his family and friends. George A. Mills, an experienced surveyor is now laying off the lines of school district No. 1. Misses Pearle and Ruth Clarke ieturaed on Wednesday from a delightful visit to friends in Columbia. Mr. A. J. Bethea, private secretary to Governor Ansel and a leading young lawyer of the State, was here yesterday on iegal business. V Mr. E. Austin Roof, the popular and efficient R. P. D. carrier on route 3, is taking his annual vacation, Mr. Geo. : W. Corley, Jr., is riding the mail in his stead. Mr. N. P. Sbipp, deputy clerk of the court, returned on Friday from hit(; annual vacation, which he spent in Southwest Georgia. He is just as "$eechy" as ever. Miss Mima Hook has returned to her home near Brookland, after a dt hnk^il mait ?1,firman onH friAttHls fWV VI/ AVIWtWVVO Wi%> in Union. \ Prof, and Mrs. S. J. Derrick, of Newberry, are the gnefits of Hon. and Mrs. D. Frank Efird, at their lovely home near town. [>i.: ' I 5 or 6 doses "666" will cure any case of Chills and Fever. PrioQ 25c. 38 We direct attention to the change of advertisement of the Citizen's Bank of Batesbnrg in this issue. This bank is miA a# the fltmngraftt in the countv and officered by accommodating gentlemen. Misses Marie and Alma Long, Miss Annie Lou Harman and Mr. H. Dibble George composed an automobile party that spent Sunday in the little town of Irmo. } Bring ns yonr job work. All work executed in a skillfnl manner on short notice. Mail orders receive prompt and careful attention. The Dispatch. The several school districts in Lexington connty have, in various amounts, to their credit, some more and less, in toto, over $3,000. &jjk The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Steele will regret to learn that both are indisposed at their home on south Main street with fever. 5 or 6 doses "666" will cure any case of Chills and Fever. Price 25c. 38 Mr. A. "WVLever one of onr oldest subscribers, and best farmers on Broad River was here Wednesday at the marriage of his son Congressman A. F. Lever, and did not forget the printers. Capt. L. W. Redd, of Calhoun Falls, former snpt. of the Lexington M'f'g. Co., and a popular gentleman spent Thursday night with friends here. Master Tally Garvin, of Columbia, is spending several days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Caughman, near Lexington. Tally is having a great time chasing the goats. Mr. E. G. Cook, president of the Lion Furniture Co., and one of the most progressive young business men in the State, came over from Colombia on Wednesday to witness the marriage of his friend, Congressman A. F. Lever. Mr. Cook has the happy faculty of making friends wherever he goes, and he has a host of warm frieDds, throughout the "State of Lexington. Every citizen?man, woman and child?of Lexington, School district No. 1, shonld attend the big mass meeting in the court house next Tuesday night. Buy your fishing: tackle at The Bazaar if you want to have good luck. The Hon. John E. Sweringen, of Columbia, State superintendent of education, will address the big mass meeting in the court house next Tuesday night. Do not fail to hear him. Mr. and Mrs. S. Augustus Mathias of Irmo, are enjoying a delightful visit to the up country. They will return home on Saturday morning next. Mr. D. J. Taylor, one of Boiling Springs best farmers, was in town Tuesday and called in to see us and renewed his paper for another year. We want YOU to be one of 2000 visitors to THE LAND OF WATERFALLS ; write for Booklet BOARD of TRADE; Brevard, N. 0. 41p. .9 i Big Mass Meeting S For July Eighteen. A big mass meeting of the citizens of Lexington School District* No. 1, ti will be held on next Tuesday night, G July 18th, for the purpose of discussing and arousing a keener interest in s the proposition to secure a. new school 1 building for Lexington and a State I aided h'gh school. 1 The Hon. John E. Swearingen. I South Carolina's brilliant snperinten- t dent of education, will be the leading I speaker, and his address alone should 1 prove a strong drawing card. i The election on the proposition will 1 be held on Thursday, July 20. It is I hoped that every citizen in the entire ? district will be at the meeting on ( ? - ? la ai_ o .on r Tuesuay nigntprumptiv ano.ouu , at which time a full and complete dis- ] co98ion of the subject will be had. t ] Family Picnic. ] A family pic ic was held at the beantiful country home of Mr. and Mrs. ^ Paul P. Clarke, at Clarke's Mill, on . Saturday in honor of Dr. P. A. Clarke ] and Mr. G. W. Clarke, of Texas, who ^ are visiting Lexington relatives for the . first time. There were about fifty , guests present aDd a most delightful day was spent. , ? : Bristow Released. Clarence Bristow, the JtfrooKiana white man who is charged with as- J saultinghis 10-year-old niece, has been J admitted to bail in the sum of $1,000. < f m , i Oiilcers Reelected. At the last meeting of the congrega- J tion of St. Stephen's church the fol- r lowing officers were reelected: Jas. ' E. Hendrix, M. D. Harinan, Preston . George, W W. Barre. W. P. Roof, T. ^ P. MeetZ3, B. H. Barre, O. E. Leaphart. Barn Bnrned. The barn and stables of Mr. Simon Taylor, who resides near Lexington, were destroyed by fire at an early hoar yesterday morning. A valuable ] horse perished in the flames. The origin of the fire is unknown. A Double Egg. Mr Lewie Hall brought to our office on Monday a curiosity in the shape of an egg. Iii breaking an egg to use it was discovered tiat there was another | of much smaller size, making two in one. The inner egg was perfect in size and shape. 1 Winthrop Examination. s Six young ladies took the Winthrop examination on Friday. Only one ap- j plied for the Charleston College scholarship?Van M. Wingard, of Lexing- j son. The.Clemson examinations will < be held Friday. t Have Your Pictures | s Made at Swansea. 1 Photographs are now being made in s Swansea for the next fifteen day9 I Now is the time to have your pictures s made. Also do enlarging of all kind, e Will mfcke pictures in the country or anywhere in ths Stated t G. 0. GOODWIN, Pnotographer. An Eye to Business. i A dressmaker bad sent her servant 1 to post, a letter and was anxiously < waiting her return. **I)id you post my letter all right, Mary?" she asked as the maid of all work entered. "Oh,. yes. ma'am!" replied Mary, holding a penny out to her mistress. "What is this for?" again asked the * fair employer. "I gave it to you for ! the stamp." < "I didn't have to use it. ma'am. I i put the letter in the box when nobody j was loosing,' explained me innocent ( Mary.?Ideas. ^ ?ii> Once In Awhile. j J J Once in awhile a man is for- , tunate enough to do some great * II thing which causes him to feel % ^ ^ almost as triumphant as a wo- $ ( ?? man feels after she has married her daughter to a lord.-?Chicago ^ ?i? Record-Herald. * ] t***** * ** * * * * Not Sufficiently Exclusive. "Judge, we wish to protest against ' these five dollar fines." "I consider that very reasonable for reckless motoring." "It's too reasonable. At that rate anybody can aaora to exceed in? speed limit.".?Louisville Courier-Journal. Making Sure. "Are you sure I'm the only man you ever kissed?" "1 am sure of it I went over the whole list only this morning."?Spokane Spokesman-Review. Useless. j "What do you consider the most useless thing in the world?" "Being the father of the groom at a , wedding."?Chicago Record-Herald. Should Advertise. He?My stock in trade Is brains. She?You've got a funny looking gample case.?Varsity Life. i lunday School Normal of the Joint Conference To be held with St. Paul's congregaion, Rev. B. D. "VVessinger, pastor, rilbert, S. C.. July 27-29. Program: Thursday, 9 a. m., opening ervice (Hymnal), Hon. D. F. Efird. Lddress, Teacher's Normal, R&v. S. C. Jallentine. Enrollment. 10 to 10 20, The Bible, Rev. C. Armand Miller, ). D. 10:25 to 10:45, The Teacher of he Beginners, MissGertrhde Simpson, dusic, Rev. E. C. Cronk. 11 to 11:20, Teacher of the Intermediate Departnent, Mrs. M. O. J. Rreps. 11:25 to .1:45, The School, Rev. E. C. Cronk. tfusic, Rev. E. C. Cronk. Intermission. 2:30 to 1:50 p. ra., The Bible Rev. j. Armand Miller, D. D. 2:50 to 3:15, Che Teacher of the Seniors, Prof. S. J. Derrick Music, Rev. E. C. Cronk. 3:S0 X) 3:50, The Senior Pupil, Prof. S. J. Derrick.3:55 to 4:30, Music Drill, Rev. n n LJ. uruun. Friday, 9 a. m. Opening service [Hymnal), Mr. J. E.* RawlKj'zer. 9:25 to 9:45. Music Drill, Rev. E. C. Cronk, LO to 10:20, The Bible, Rev. C. Armand Miller, D. D. 10:25, The Teacher of the Primary, Miss Gertrude Simpson. LI to 11:20, Teacher of the Intermediate Department, Mrs. M. 0. J. Krep9. 11:25 to 11:45, The School, Round Tabl5, Rev. E. C. Cronk. Music, Rev. E. 0. Cronk. Intermission. 2:30 to 2:50, The Bible, Rev. C. Armand Miller, D. D. 2:55 tD 3:15, Teacher of the Senior Department, Prof. S. J. Derrick, Music, Efcev. E. C Cronk, 3:50, The Intermeliate Pupil, Prof. S. J. Derrick. 3:55 to 1:30, Mu?ic Drill, Rev. E. C. Cronk. Sat rday, 9 a. m. Opening service [Hymnil) Mr. A. M. Wyse, 9:45, Music Drill, Rev. E. 0. Cronk, 10 to 10:20, rhe Bible, Rev. P. E. Monroe. 10:25 to [0:45, The Little Ones, Teacher, Mrs. E. 0. Cronk. Music Rev. E. C. Cronk. 11 to 11:20, The Little Ones, Pupil, Mrs. E. C. Cronk. 11:25 to 11:45, Etound Table, Intermission. 2:30 to 2:50, The Bible, Rev. P. E. Monroe. 2:55 to 5:15, The Junior Teacher, Mrs. E. C. Uronk. Music, Rev. E. C. Oronk. 3:30 o 3:50, The Junior Pupil, Mrs. E. C. 3ronk. 3:55 to 4:20, Music Drill, Rev. 3. C. Cronk. S. C. Ballentine, 0. A. Freed, E J. Sox, C. M. Efird, E. J. Etheredge, Com. thI Olemson Agricultural College Snrollment Over 700?Value of Property Over a Million ard a Quarter? Ninety Teachers and Officers. Seven full four years courses, in Agriculture, Engineering, etc. Cost per session of nine months, insluding all fees, board, heat, light, aundry, and necessaryuniforms$12.187 Students who are financially able, Day $40.00 tuition additional. SCHOLARSHIP AND ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS The College maintains 124 Agricul;ural Scholarships, and 43 Textile Scholarships, worth each $100.00 and 'iee tuition. (Students who have Ettended Clemion Co lege < r any other College or University, are not eligible for the scholarships unle?9 there are no other eligible applicants). Scholarship and entrance examinations will be held at the county seats fnlt? Q s> m NEXT SESSION OPENS SEPTEMBER 13, 1911. Write at once to W. M. Rigg9, Prescient Clemson college, S. C., for cataogue, scholarship blanks, etc. If yon lelay, you may be crowded out. Notice Overseers! All overseers, both old and new in jach township, are requested to send 3he names of all hands between the iges of IS and 55 who have paid the jommutation tax; and also the names ind ages of all those who have not jaid in each of the several townships >f the county, and turn the same over 30 the road inspectors of said townjhip. It is impossible for the auditor to Droperly affix the amounts paid in without this information. . Your ? iU . k/\ or\r\T*0_ jrumptutsss win uu^ieiuic uc 3iated. Louis J. Langford, County Supervisor. Lexington, S. C., June 20, 1911. tf. KIDNEY TROUBLE Suffered Ten Years?Relieved in Three Months Thanhs to PE-RU-NA. C^^^IZER, Mt. Sterling^ Ky., says: "I have suffered with kidney and bladder trouble for ten years past "Last March I commenced using Peruna and continued for three months. I have not used it since, nor have I felt 1 a pain." j Breezy News ol Edmund. < Special to The Dispatch. | Edmund, July 10.?The people of ( Edmund and suburbs were delightfully i surprised by a hard and refreshing ( rain on Sunday afternoon, which was J badiy needed. i Rev. D. A. Sox, of Carrolton, Ga., , preached in Edmund Sunday. Messrs. J. C. Reeder, H. C. Reeder, < George and Pinckney Clark spent Sun- ! day at the Isle of Palms. Dr. Pink Clark, of Waco, Texas, is the guest of Mr. George Reeder and family. Miss Addie Lou Jefcoat, of Orangeburg, will be the guest of Miss Ida Reeder the latter part of next week. Col. W. H. Sharpe went to Columbia on business today. Great preparations are being made for the 29th of this month when Gov. Blease will deliver an address at Edmund. A tremendous crowd is expected. Mr. John Younginer, the leading merchant of Woodford, who has been visiting the home of Mr. George Reeder, returned to his home today. Charles Baughman, who fell from a moving train a short while ago, is steadily improving. A Siskit. Oakwood. A haven of rest for the business man and woman, an ideal resort for the pleasure seeker. Large, shady lawn, broad piazzas. On car line. Car every fifteen minutes direct from depot. Excellent fare. Terms reasonble. No consumptives. Mrs. Inez 0. Glenn, Prop's. 268 Chestnut street, Asheville, N. C. Phone 615. 37 Mother and Child Killed. .i Mrs, G. Mally Harm an formerly a resident of Lexington, and her oneyear-old son were killed by lightning in her home, near Onllman, Ala., a week ago.v Mrs. Harman was standing in the door of her home with her child in her arms when she was struck by the bolt that sent her and her son into eternity. Their remains were shipped to Peak, this county, and interred in the Capers Chapel cemetery on Friday. Mr. Harman is a brother of Mr. J. Bnrie Harman, of Lexington, and much sympathy is expressed for him in his sad affliction. L L Stan, Real Estate and Life Insurance. o o FOB SALE: -125 acres of Land in Lexington co., 2 m;les north of Woodford, S. C., situated on a public road. Mail by Rural Route. 70 acres under cultivation. This place can be rented another year for ?250 00. If sold in 99 days I will take $2,500. 81 acres of highly improved land in Lexington county, 1 7-8 miles of Woodford, S. O. 65 acres in high state of cultivation, clear of stumps, large barn, 2 tenants house all new, place under a woven wire fence, will produce 1 bale of Cotton per acre. Price - AA AA 1 O "Do 1 o1 onrl 9 ^t3,0UU.UU. ?-" V/dOU X?uiuuuv ? UUV> ~ years. 1 vacant lot in the town of Woodford, S. C. 250x90. This lot i9 in the heart of town. It is a very desirable storehouse proposition, if interested it will pay you to investigate. One storehouse and one lot in the town of Woodford, S. C., near depot, lot measures 5C feet front by 24o feet deep, situated thereon is a single story frame building 24x110 feet, this property is placed on the market for a short time only. One store and dwelling combined in the town of Woodford, S. C. Let 110x110. Tin's is a desirable location and is offered to a quick purchaser for ?425.00. n r>rr.c nf finp nnffcrm land "IUV avx vi. ?. ?w? about 7 mile9 east of Woodford in Orangeburg- Co,, 300 acres of this land is under cultivation. The location of this place makes it a very desirable, for a country store 1-3 cash, balance 1 and 2 years. 5 acres of land in the incorporation of Woodford, S. C., with improvements. Tliis is an ideal place for a chicken farm or a lot proposition, it is offered for a sale for a short time only. 72 acres of good cotton land 2 miles west of Woodford, S. C., in Orangeburg co., with improvements, within 1-2 mile of church and school house. This is a very desirable Iirtie farm, 1-3 cash Bal. 1 and 2 years. 93 acre9 of good farming land 1 mile west of Woodford, S. C., with improvements, this could be made a very desirable farm, if interested it will pay you to look it over, Terms 1-3 cash, balance 1 and 2 years. o o A. Z. Sfroman. Woodford, S. C. D&??<3>?0?aa?????s?oea????e??$?<2 9 \ JEK;. 3 j> J lis N ? I *tflktL^ j And K: a a a ??????????? I To those suffering iroi i tion, Loss ot Appetite, or the Liver or Kidneys, we c ol a bottle. Relief is imir : etficacy in these disorder and unquestionable. Hun bear evidence of its merit ulator of the whole systi J body, purifies the blood, ; smooth and clear, or, as ii remarked by those usin$ J smooth and fresh like thai J men and children no medi Its mild and certain effect A oHnnHannHABnnHHKnanHBBi ; For Sale at Your Druggists in 2 S Preparec | Life Medicine S COLUMBIA, j Muwaj s Compa*] Dry Goods and S I wish to announce to my have added to my line of i DRY GOODS and SHOES, in all styles and Leathers, nordiallv incited to call If buying elsewhere. I mi country produce?Chicken will pay highest cash prici Joseph F. Fall Never leave home on a journey without a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It is almost certain to be needed and can- s not be obtained when on board the cars ? or steamships. For sale by all deal- ( ers. 1 Rheft Griffith Improving. < Rhett Griffith who was shot and pain- 1 fnlly injured in a shooting affray in ] Columbia on last Thursday afternoon . by Charlie Stone, near the Union depot, is getting along nicely and it is stated that he will most likely recover, i t For summer diarrhoea in children i ? * /-i-i1 always nave Uhamoeriam s ^unu, uuy.era and Diarrhoea Remedy and castor ' oil, and a speedy cure i9 certain. For ( sale by all dealers. i Fine Pictures; i Delightful Music. The Grand Theatre, in Columbia, is 1 now giving its patrons the best enter- ( tainments ever offered in Columbia. * The moving pictures, which have al- ? ways been the chief attraction, are * growing more popular. The scenes 1 showing the Confederate train raiders of '62 have been unusually good, recalling vividly the trying days of yore. J Prof. Jos. L. Levev a noted musician is in charge of the piano, assisted by an excellent orchestra. The ( musical feature is pleasing to all. The j Grand i9 delightfully pleasant, and a i fine place to spend the evenings. ^ i Sprains require careful treatment, j Keep quiet and apply Chamberlain's Liniment freely. It will remove the 1 soreness and quickly restore the parts -1 to a healthy condition, For sale by < all dealers. 1 i5 Married. < At the residence of H. L. Kyzer, J June 24th, 1911, by Ioor Hayes, Notary j Public, Mr. Heber Kyzer to Mis9 GouJdie Gocdwin. ( m m> + ] Saves Two Lives. "Neither my sister nor n.yself might be living today, if it had no- been for Dr. King's New Discovery,'' writes A. D. McDonald of Fayetteville, N. C., R. F. D. No. 8, "for we both had fright- , fnl coughs that no other remedy could 1 help. We were told my sister had con- . sumption. Sue was very weak and i had night sweats but your wonderful medicine completely cured us. both. It's the best I ever used or heard of." For sore lungs, conghs, colds, 1 emorrhage, lagrippe, asthma, hay fever, croup, whooping cough?all bronchial troubles?its supreme. Trial bottle free. 50c and ?1.00. Guaranteed by all druggists. 1 90?9??39??CC iltOii's , |T S 11aggiMirfcTw irj&Ltjaia ? * 3L*3nKr?:*?: 2 idneys it Dyspepsia, Inaiges- { any derangement of would urge the trial 2 lediate and sure. Its 2 s Is fully established dreds of testimonials 2 s. It is a perfect reg- 2 . em: it gives vigor of and renders the skin las been many times 2 I it, "makes the skin t of a child/' For wo cine can equal it for 2 s- s ________ :5c, 50c and $1.00 Bottles. 'By | i Company { s. o. I 7 | ny9 Agts. f tMMHMMNMMMftM*! X I hoes: friends and patrons that I nerchandise a full stock of I handle the "Morris" Shoe at lowest prices. You are and inspect my stock before i ike a specialty of handling s. Eggs, Corn, Peas, Etc,, an d es for same, aw, Gaston, S. C, Branch Dental Office. Dr. G. R. Harding, the old reliable, uccessful, painless dentist has opened i branch office, at 1511, Main street, Columbia, over M. L Kinard's cloth ng store. The office was formally )ccupied by Dr. F. S. Killingswortb. This is done in order to accommodate < 3r. Hardings many friends in Lexing;on county and elsewhere. This will accommodate persons comng on the earl}7 train, enabling them :o have their work done and return on he afternoon train. The car fare will ie paid one way within twenty-five ;25) miles of Columbia, to those havng over five dollars worth of work ' lone at one time making of artificial ? ' -i - 1_ ?i/i 3 'ern, crown ana oriatje wor*, filling and all other dental work done n the most scientific manner. You jan know what yoar work will cost jefore having it done. All work guartnteed for five years, if the fault ij in ' ihe workmanship. He will also con- , inue his office at Hyatt's Park. Dr. James T. Green, assistant dentist. Fitzmaurice's, Columbia, S. C. Their great July Bargain Sales are >n with the closest prices on every , tern in their Big Store. They give ( i^ou an idea in their advertisement j vhat it means. Extravagance in ^ ;heir advertisements is entirely elimi- ^ iated when they quote prices for- any I irticle you can rest assured that it. is ess for the same article quoted by >thers. Go ther?3 for your wants. It will more than pay you. Take for instance their ?27.5 ) velvet art squares v . j )iily $1S.!15, and their $l*.uu douv , Brussels art squares $12.;>5. Every j tern will be sold regardless of worth ! :>r cost. They will deliver bills of $-1 -> ind upwards free of cost to your leareat Express office. ' Sheriff's Sale. By virtue of a decree out of the Court of Common Pleas, I will sell, on the premises of Mrs. Lessie Fort, where the property is situate a, on, Thursday, July 27, 1911, at 10 o'clock a. m., the following personal property: One (1) Saw-mill, Engine, Boiler, ^ and attachments. One (1) Dry-kilu and attachments. Terms of Sale: Cash. P. H. CCRLEY, Sheriff. i Lexington, S. C., July 11, 1911. j 2w3< 1 ???