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====== The Lexington Dispatch Wednesday, May 15, 1912. G M. Harman, Editor and Publisher D. R. Haltiwanger, Assistant Editor. Entered at the Post Office at Lexington, S. O., as second class matter. CIRCULATION 2.300. :: V . . i Compromise of $75,000 Accepted Conditionally A conditional compromise of $75,000 was accepted by the creditors of W. P. Roof and of the Lexington ba^'ngs Bank at a largely attended meeting of the creditors held in the court house on last Saturday. The sum of $25,000 is to be paid within 60 days or sooner; $25,000in 12 months, and an additional $25,000 in 18 months. Upon the payment of the first $25,000 Mr. Roof is to file with Thos. P. Meetze, O. E. Leap hart and W. H. Townsend, trustees of the estate, a bond for $50,000 to be approved by the court. The offer is fully set out in the following address, which was read with much feeling by Mr. Roof: "To My Creditors?Ladies and Gen- I tlemen: I am before you this morning to ask your kind attention and consideration for a few minutes only. x It is not my purpose to attempt any explanation of all that has led up to this serious misfcrtune that has befallen me, yet I will say that I made an honest and desperate figat to keep back any such disaster. Now that it is on me, you can never realize or know the deep sorrow} humiliation and regret that has almost crushed ' v my existence. Not for my own loss, though my whole life work has been swept away from me, but my deepest trial and greatest grief has been for the safety of my creditors. Yet, I have not ceased to work., for both night and day I have been with my attorneys making an effort to formulate some plan by which I might save my creditors, an 1 with t he help of God I shall still contend f r anything tnat will be for their interests. "Ihad a plan to present to my creditors, assuming that the committee selected on the 2nd would trade with the Farrish-Stafford Company, whereby I would be relieved of my endorsements of about $600,000, leaving approximately $874,000, 1 at on Thursday afternoon last I was informed by a member of the committee that shey could not, probably, agree to the proposition submitted tj them by the FarrishStafford Company.. My plan was the t one outlined at the* last meeting by Mr. Barron, viz, by which each cred- v iter would be ;? stockholder for the amount that they have involved until aB could be had without their assuming any additional liability. This I waa willing to undertake with the assistance of a board of directors of your selection, if it had taken me ten years or the balance of my life, in order to pay all or any amount that might have been agreed on. "Now, believing that the estate will be forced through bankruptcy unless some compromise is made, and taking the very low estimate made by some of the committee and their attorneys, (they say very little will be realized,) to avoid the bankrupt proceedings and the sacrifice of everything, I desire to undertake to pay into the Court $75,000, viz, $25,000 in sixty days or less, $25,000 in twelve months, and $25,000 in eighteen months. Un account of the very short time that I hare had since Thursday afternoon I have not had the time to see my friends, from whom I think I can borrow the money for the first payment, but I feel reasonably sure that I can meet the payments and I am willing to enter into a bond to this effect. 4'This offer of composition is made to be applied to the bank, cotton and mercantile creditors, and I will trade with the Farrish-Stafford Company, whereby I will be relieved of all endorsements of the cotton mills.'7 Following Mr. Roof's offer of compromise, the attorneys for the trustees made a statement of the conditions as they appeared to be after a thorough iavestgation. Mr. W. H. Townsend, receiver for " the bank and one of the trustees of the .estate of Mr. Roof, said that the best that the trustees could hope to realize >for the creditors under the most favorable circumstances was about 18 per nonf Mr, Rcwfwafl questioned by Hon. Geot%6 Sell Tiro merman aa to where and from whom iie hoped te be able to get the money, and to this Mr. Roof declined to answer, saying that his experience in the business world gave j lim the assurance of his promise, and he felt certain that he could meet the obligations. The creditors agreed to accept- the; compromise under the conditions that the store be reopened at once under the direction of the trustee?, the money received to be turned over to Mi. Roof, less the operating expenses, when he makes the first payment. In case Mr. Roof should be unable <r. money, the referee m j bankruptcy, John J. Earle, of Colum- j bia, will advertise the stock of goods at once and the Court will proceed to wind up the affairs of Mr. Roof in the usual manner in such cases. Under the terms of the compromise the creditors will probably receive about 20 per cent., less the expenses of the Court, attorneys' and trustees' fees. A warm fight will be waged in the courts over the alleged priority claims ?the claims of the county and State amounting to 162,000. Should the Court decide that these claims must bo paid in full, there will be nothing for the other creditors. It is said that the same conditions would have existed, however, had the compromise not been accepted; for had the trustees administered on the estate it is said that only about $80,000 could have been realized and the fight would have been made over the prior! ity claims anyway. The large department store of Mr. Roof was opened on Monday morning, in charge of C. E. Leaphart. r m r Correspondent Pleads Against Social Clubs. To the Editor of The Dispatch. In your issue of May 8th we note a small article under the caption, "To \ WhDm it May Concern: Take notice I that the Pelion Social Club will apply i to *he Secretary of State for a charter 1 to improve the mental an.i physical culture and for the advancsment of social intercourse of its members." Now, I would ask who this Lotice should concern? I would answer it should concern every intelligent citizer of this our good old coonty of Lexing on. We should 9top for jnst one moment and consider who these socalled social clubs will affect out in the rural districts where there is no police protection. Now, if we admit the strict letter of the law, the socalled social club could be a benefit only to the man of rleigure who' has nothing to occupy his mind and physical talents but the idle rooms of the social club. Xnw r r?all on all pood DGOPle who love good order and decency in our small town to rise up in their might and say, "Away with the social club," or better termed, "the social evil." The people of Lexington county said by their ballots away with the dispensary, whereby their children derived some benefit by longer terms of public schools. They said by their votes and by their actions away with this polluted money and we will make special provisions for our schools by taxation. No w, let them rise up and maintain their sentiments by saying we will remove the temptations set before our children by the so-called social clubs of today. If yon only take the trouble to visit one of these dens of vice in a city that is policed and only look for yourself you will say at once never will I submit without. my strongest nmtest to the establishing of one / in JT" - wr my vicinity. So eager are some people to handle the unclean goods that produces so many drunks that they are now endeavoring to bring them in our midst under the assumed name of a social club. And, again, what is more shocking, if we search the records of on? churches, we are again pained to see their names on the rolls in good standing. Now they will come up and say it is mental culture to drink beer. Suffice it to say that the drinking of beer is good for the health, as is done in a few cases, let the doctor get it for his patieDt, and let us uot put ourselves in the lamentable position of a lawbreaker. The law of South Carolina prescribes that in dry counties alcoholic beverages in any form whatever shall be sola or offered for sale. Now the person who tells yon that yon can pay fifty cents or one dollar and join his club and buy all the beer and liquor he wants and there will be no violation of law 19 simply misleading you and is himself deceived. With these few scattering thoughts, jotted down as they appeared to me, I close by saying i truly hope this may j cAtlse some one to stop and think j where we, as a people, are drifting. One Who is Interested. 1 Pell on, S. O., May 13, 1912. BARBECUE We will furnish a Barbecue and Refreshments at Swansea on Saturday, 8th of June, 1912. We will have a firstclass dinner and & pleasant day. Gov. Bl.pa9e and other able speakers will address the people on public topics. W. L. K. JOHNSON. JOHN J. REEDER. 5wSlp Final Discharge. Notice is hereby given that we will apply to the Hon". George S. Drafts, Judge of Probate for Lexington conn ty, Soutii uarouna, on rue ioiri n?y m May, l'J12, for a final discharge as administrators of the estate of Job A. Swygert, deceased. W. K. SWYGERT, S. B\ SHEALY. Apr 19, 1912?2S Administators. ' You can be friends with must anybody till yo i get ivahy acquainted. I FROMWTHE TROPICS? . In Central America many natives are gathering the seeds of this plant, Cedron Seed, a rare medicine that has valuable curative powers. But few drug stores carry this seed, owing to the high cost of the article. This country is a large consumer of this costly seed because it enters into the famous catarrh remedy, Peruna, old the world over. ^ lllinnfnr fanfiirpd riAlAJJUtVA WW In Cornfield. Messrs. E. M. Keisler and E. C. Bouvce, who reside on Lexington Route 1, on last Friday captured an alligator after a desperate fight in Mr. Keisler's cornfield, about two miles from Mr. Azariah Taylor's pond. The alligator measures'seven and oue-half feet in length, and is said to be a whopper. Mr. Keisler managed to chain the alligator and now has it at his home. Subscribe to The Dispatch. ANNOUNCEMENTS. $5.00 Strictly in Advance. For House Representatives. The many friends of Capt. R. L. Shuler, recognizing his faithful services as a member of the House from Lexington county, hereby announce him as a candidate for re-election aDd pledge him to abide by the result of the democratic primary. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the House of Representatives, subject to the rules and regulations of the democratic party. JOHN BELL TO WILL. The many friends knowing the honesty and ability of J. B. Addy announce him as a candidate for the < House of Representatives, and pledge v. him to abide the result of the primary election. Many Friends, .* f?j Tor County Supervisor. , In recognition of the eminent services rendered his county in the position of County Commissioner for two terms, we hereby nominate James Caughman as a candidate for the office of Supervisor of Lexington county, and pledge him to abide by the result of the democratic primary. Many Voters. ' The many friends of Mr. John T. Kaminer hereby announce him as a candidate for.the office of County Supervisor of Lexington county, and pledge him to abide by the rules of the democratic pariy. John J. Reeder, of Swansea is announced as a candidate for Supervisor of Lexington County, and will abide by the result of the Democratic primary election. Supt, of Education. The friends of D. A. Kleckley, a teacher of experience and well known to many citizens of Lexington county, announce him as a candidate for the office of County Superintendent of Education for Lexington county, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. The many friends of M. PICKENS LINDLER do hereby present hi9 name before the Democratic voters of Lexington county for the office of County Superintendent of Education. He is an experienced educator aud a graduate of one of the leading colleges of the State. VOTERS. Recognizing the demands of my friends, I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Superintendent of Education of Lexington county and pledge myself to abide by the result of the democratic primary. IIOLLIE L. HARM AN. The friends of A. D. Martin, recognizing his efficient and faithful services as Superintendent of Education, take pleasure in announcing him as a candidate for re-election to said office, and pledge him to abide by the rules of the democratic paity. 1 . _ . . i ~ For Sheriff. Sim J. Miller is hereby nominated as a candidate for election by the people of Lexington county to the office of Sheriff, which ftlice he is now ruling for an unexpired term bv appointment of the Governor. Tie will abide by the result of the democratic primary. Many Friend?. For County Auditor. I am a candidate for re-election to j j the ofliee of Auditor of Lexington j ( county, subject to the rules of ti t i I i j Democratic partv. I Vv". D. Pciif-. i Billy Felix s Letter. j To the Editor of The Dispatch: c I have been absent from your columns for some time, reasons best known to myself. Being besieged t from time tc time by requests to again . appear, I hasten to come forth. Many changes have transpired since I last wrote, many disasters, both on sea and land, many calamities and misfortunes, both here and yonder. Our little town has been somewhat on a boom (?) since last fall; she now has four stores and on certain occasions there are many boasting, booming, boozing fellows to be seen in her borders. Evangelist F. M. Turner and wife 9pent sometime here on a visit to their adopted daughter, Mrs. Kinsler Sightler, Mr. Turner preaching several sermons while here. Our old friend and brother, W. A. Goodwin, ha9 gone out West to St. Mary's Hosp;talto have treatment for cancer. His son, Gary, accompanied him. We are pleased to say that latest reports state that the operation was successful and Mr. Goodwin will return home soon. * Mrs. Lee N. Fallaw, one of God's . most noble saints, was a visitor here ; recently, and worshipped with the 1 Gaston congregation. ( Mrs. G. A. Goodwin, who has been a visitor to loved ones in Blackville, ^ has returned to the delight of her friends, and especially hubby. ' Mrs. J. F. Fallaw, assistant post- | master, who has been taking tre itmen t from a specialist, is much improved. ? ? ? " i' v i i Miss Jttosa ?J. l1 auaw, wno nas Deen suffering foi some time with typhoid fever, is somewhat better, but still in . a critical condition. Measles liaye been raging in these parts for quite a while and claimed several as victims, among the number being Mrs. Mary Sharpe, nee Mack; Mrs. J. F. Mack, and D. C. Mack's baby. We extend sympathy to the bereaved ones. Billy Felix. Gaston, May 13. NOTICE. N Lice is hereby given that a meeting of the stoc > holders' of The Kaufmann Drug Co., is c' lied for Monday, June 10th, 1912, at 12 o'clocx noon, at the offi o of the said corporation, for, the purpose of changing the name of Kaufmann Drug Co. to Harmon Drug Go. < Rice B. Harmon. Vinnie Harmon. ; Directors, u- May 15. 1912?4w32 : .... 9S . ? ? "> j The itraighteet face tells the crookedesfc story. y Alfred J. Fox, REfll ESTATE AND INSURANCE LEXINGTON, S. C. Real Estate Bought and Sold. Life Insurance, Fire Insurance, Accident Insurance, Health Insurance, Automobile Insurance, Live Stock Insurance, SURETY BONDS. Write or call to see me AT THE HOME NATIONAL BANK, Lexington, S. C. Wehave just added thi over our vast line of Bed i Ranges and Stoves, and all < STALL i N NEW BRf Tho heuhp SGGS FOR SALE?Barred Plymouth lock eggs for hatching, and a few ockereis for sale. Apply quick to Rice B. Harman. Woman's inhumanity to man makes he divorce lawyer happy. 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