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THE LEXINGTON DISPATCH. A Representative Newspaper Covers Lexington and the Borders of the Surrounding Counties Like a Blanket. ? VOL. -gT.TT LEXINGTON, S. C., WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 1912 26 ? ' sM 1 V ' * ns There is something impressive tc in the coming of a new year. To them it is not simply a trick < etitntion of the next numeral, bat life. The'desire to ''tarn over a new ; people, coming with a realization < and a keen sense of regret that in been done and left undone that sh< This bank extends to all its cost dial greetings. To those who hav wejinclnde with onr good wishes f invitation to do bo. If yon have not saved daring the tarn over a new leaf." Perhaps > facilities of a bank. They make si show yon in a few months that it NOW is the logical time to start. BANK 01 UtATin J. S. WESSINGBR, President. K ; ' 1 ~~ I ' ' CALJ f UHTIpMr IffATl t Columbi Direi ^ * A. F. LEVER JOS. NOR^ [ J. H. M. BEATY C. L. KIBI I G. P. LOGAN J. W. NOR1 ?" ^ -r? t . nrr t"v A c1t>tt W |l HI. U. u, a. on 1 ^ ? r Creditors Meet Tomorrow The creditors of the Lexington Sav" ings Bank, which went into the hands tof a receiver several weeks ago, and of W. P. Roof, bankrupt, will hold a meeting in the court house tomorrow, and it is expected that the tcwn will be crowded with visitors. % It has been rumored for some time that a compromise would be offered at this meeting. Developments of the last few days, however, have changed the situation, and from the best infor-' mation The Dispatch has been able to gather, it appears now that no compromise will be offered. 1 Incase no compromise is offered, ** the creditors will likely elect one or 1 more trustees, who will proceed to wind-up the affairs as rapidly as the fU ?. Iaircomssances win permit. What per cent the creditors will re\ alize on the assets of Mr. Roof cannot at this time be intelligently estimated. Arthur Dreher Buried. More than one thousand people attended the burial of the late Arthur N. Dreher at St. Michael's Lutheran churoh, near hiB home, on last Sunday f afternoon. As his beloved pastor, the Rev. W. P. Cliae, spoke feelingly of ' his departed friend, there were but few dry eyes in the vast assemblage. The pallbearers were composed of k fox-hunters, all of whom were selected ^ by the deceased several weeks before Wf his death. They were: D. F. Efird, r i Sam Lowman, S. E. Hendrix, Heber R. Dreher, F. L. Oorley and James Wise. A striking feature was the very i large attendance of colored people", many of whom had been in the employ of Mr. Dreher for many years. The floral offerings were the moat I elaborate ever seen in this section, the I grave being completely covered with 1 handsome designs. Arthur Dreher will be missed in the W family circle; he will be missed in the f church, and he will be mis sea in ine community, where he has been a power for many years. Mironaugli's. There may be "Dull" seasons at some stores, but not so at the big department store of J. L. Mimnangh & Co., Columbia. Every day is a big day here, and the clerks are always busy waiting on the crowds but they are always attentive and pleasant to friends and customers. At Mimnangh's you can find everything you ~"Want under one roof without having to hunt the city over, an i too, you will find the prices right on every article, lower than you can find elsewhere for highclass merchandise. Special bargains may be fouud at Mimnangh's this week in all classes of new aDd seasonable goods, and you are inyited to make their store your head".r,orfcrs whether vou wish to buy or ^ yu?*w? not I Extension School Fond. Two schools in this county will re ceive extension money from the State. B Ridge Road, district No. 16, will get $79.63, and Caney Branch, district No. 17, will receive $11.03. G1 w. h: ItSsiO MAIN 8TREI Solicits a Share / > the thoughtfal man or woman of the calendar, an arbitrary suba real milepost in the journey of leaf" is spontaneous with most >f the death of a big life period, i the passing many things have )uld not and shonld have been, omers and friends its most core not ye'i opened accounts with us or happiness and prosperity an > past year, NOW is the time to you ara not familiar with the tving easy and systematic and is a sin of omision to neglect it. ' CHAPIN I, s. c. J. F. HONETOOTT, Cashier. : X . L AT :OHALBANE a, S. C. stors TOOD N. H. DRIGGERS 1 j. iER E. G. COOK STOOD W. P. HAMRICK VEY C. H. BARRON " I Handsome P51 The people shoul in South Carolina. I reached the large sur grand total of over $! ? Jl- 1 X ? during xne last year 1 Its Lexington Br; servative banking. ( BAN! LOBE DRY G( . IMZOZfcTCEZITO:!* ST, of Your Valued Pat] Headqi > For 'Floor, Meal, All Kinds "Pinnacle" Floi Mak The Kirkland D Wboli Just across the Congare Writ for ^Prices, Or Call ai 1 Law Offices Moved. Messrs. Thurmond, Timmermau & Callison have moved their law offices from the A. J. Fox building to the building next to Caughman & Harman's stables on South Main street, recently occupied as a residence by Mr. Luther Long. The rooms are being neatly arranged, and the firm will t be glad to have their friends call at l their new quarters. * ! Building of B The Head Ofl % Sto iS H if^mnri /i;.^?B ^d^aiai HpnB &*& JhBK H> -'fl| H^-' ?j 9H d feel proud of this bank for it t has a total capital of $567,7 n of $1,033,000.00, and its t 2.000.000.00 for the protecti rom 4,100 to 5,500. anch stands ready to accommod Dpen an account today. Lexingto K OF WES R. D. SMIT )ODS COMPAH JE., ronage. Polite and Pr< ?. ~j I larfprs Grits, Hay, and of Feeds. ir es Good Bread distributing Co., ;sale. e Bridge on Lady Street. # e Us ffl Tncnpt*# flini* CffApk The lyric. > The Lyric Theatre ha9 the finest line of attractions this week that has ever been seen in the city of Columbia. The moving pictures, the mn9ic and the special features excel, if possible, all previous efforts on the part of the management to please its patrons. The* price remains the same, 5 and 10 cents. Crowds take advantage of the amusements every afternoon and the house is full. ank of We^ter Eice at Aiken has the distinction of being the 50.12. On April 5th, of this otal resources including stock! on of its depositors. The acti 4 ate you in every manner consi; >n Branch TERN CAR( H, Manager. \l f^O-E33=S, COLOMBIA, 8. O. ampt Attention.. October 1st! ! i " " THE HOME NA LEXINGTON, Resources The Resources of this Bi on hand and in banks, govi per of prosperous businei other responsible borrowei The financial strength o by its board of directors, r this County, who not only policies under which this 1 KNOW that these policies The strength of tl' it to those who re< ing association. We Pay Interest on Say 5 per cent Interest Paid I 1 brookla: | New Brookl I f DIREC | J. G. Guignard, E. W. ! 8 R. N. Senn, Henry | A. D. Shull, L. S. T | ssssssftssseseassesssssssesi BMnaBBniaHoaaHMHi I n Carolina .?( r v ' * 'v ' . \ .V. > ?v -\v Strongest State Bank year, its total deposits lolders liability made a ve accounts increased stent with safe arid con)LINA I ???????n TIONAL BANK S. C. , $250,000.00. ink consist mainly of cash ernment bonds and the pa39 concerns, farmers and a of Lexington County, f this institution is attested eputable business men of formulate the conservative >ank is conducted, but who i are carefully observed. lis bank commends juire a safe bank ings Accounts Quarterly, on Certificates of Deposit ND BANK 1 J e ? 8 and, S. C. | TORS: | 5hull, G. A. Guignard | Buff, F. L. Sandel 5 rotti, P. J. Wessinger | William Steel Dead. Mr. William Steele, the well known blacksmith, died sudd enly at his nome in this town on Monday at2:20o'clock. Mr, Steele had been indisposed for several days. He went to his shop on Monday morning, it is said, although physically unable to do so. He returned to his home about 1 o'clock and soon passed away. He was about "45 years of age and leaves a wife and four children, two sons and two daughters. Surviving also is his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Noah Steele, and several brothers and sisters. His remains were carried to his old home near Leesville, yesterday, where the interment took place. County Convention* The County Democratic Convention will meet in the court house on next Monday, 6th of May. At this meeting delegates to the State convention will be named. There has, so far, been but little interest shown in the political situation, the people being burdened with other troubles, but the^ pot will soon begin to boil and the campaign will be on in earnest. The County Executive Committee will meet on a date to be fixed by the county convention, and arrange for. the campaign. Throat Was Cat. Colombia State, 29th. J. A. DuB098 of Bi9hopville, a traveling salesman, was arrested last night on the charge of having murdered his friend, J. D. Stuckey of Bishopville, a wealthy planter, who was found lying on his bed with his throat cut in a local sanitarium last night about 8:15 o'clock. After an investigation by Sheriff Coleman and Coroner Walker, which lasted for over three hours, Mr. DuBose was arrested. There was every indication that Mr. Stucky had committed suicide except that the knife with which he cut his throat could not be located anywhere in hi9 room. The knife, a doublebladed bone-handle instrument, was found in a pocket of a coat belonging to Mr. DuBose in his room on Lady street. There were two small splotches of blood on the blade. Farmers Behind. Farmers everywhere are behind with their work. But comparatively little n-1-1/3 /1/-11.n v> o a St T> according: to the best information obtainable, a greatdeal of the land is yet without a furrow having been drawn. Y/here the land has been broken it is said to be in a bad way and great difficulty is experienced in getting the ground in proper condition for planting. Small Grain Good. The prospects for a large crop of small grain is very much better now than a few weeks ago and it.is believed that the harvest will bo great. Early ore hoorinniticr tn head and where vuit? ui v. -v the proper attention has been given this crop is os-iejial'y promising.