The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, June 12, 1912, Image 4
The Lexington Dispatch
Wednesday, June 12, 1912.
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0. M. Ha km as, Editor and Publisher
D. R. Haltiwangeb, Assistant Editor.
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Entered at the Post Office at Lexington,
S. 0., as second class matter.
fTTR.flTTT. ATTOTT 2.300.
It matters not whether a man is a
Bleaae or a Jones man, jnst so he is
?he right sort of a man, he will represent
the people of Lexington county
honorably. The people should select
men who are big enough, broad enough
' and manly enough to represent the
entire interests of the county, irrespective
of his personal feelings toward
the Chief Executive Vote for the
best men all along the line?men who
will make the beet officers?men who
you believe will do whatever is right
at all times and under all circumstances.
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Right You Are.
In the coming primary let every tub
stand own its own bottom. No man
i who gets into office because he is "for''
or "against" any particular man is fit
for the position. Individual merit is
What tells ?Newberry Obseryer.
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Presentment Ot The
Grand Jury, June Term.
The Grand Jury for the county for
the present term make this their presentment
as follows:
We have considered all bills of indictment
given us by the Court, and
returned the same with our reports endorsed
thereon.
Complaints reach us that at many
points in the county tne public roads
are interfered with by individuals
plcfcviug up the same, and placing
wood and other obstructions in the
side ditches atom; said roads. We
recommend that this pre--ice shall
cease, as it is, in our judg-ient, useless
to have the chaingang and other
agencies of the county to repair our
roads only to have ^uch repairs made
worthless by such practices on the part
of land owners and their tenants.
There are some sec Jons of the roads
and some bridges in the county that
ka Toivair .} and we recom
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mend these to t.;e attention of the
county supervisor and the overseers
and inspectors of the roads, and recommend
that these matters shall have
immediate attention. Under the law
road inspectors are required to make
their reports to the county supervisor
and also to this grand jury. Only a
very few inspectors have complied
with this provision of the law, and
filed reports with us.
'e are informed that the landings
at Lorick's and Hope's ferries, both of
wh ch are free ferries, are not in a
aafe condition, and shonld be given
attention by the officials charged with
attending to these ferries.
J A committee of bur body which was
heretofore appointed to visit the chaining
report that they have inspected
&e camp and management and operations
of this institution, and find the
same in good condition and doing efficient
work on oar public roads.
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TQ6 coin nutter iu ?uiw uxo uuu^v
report that institution well kept and
the inmates properly supplied. The
farm connected therewith is prospering
and promises a fruitful harvest.
We are informed that merchants and
shop-keepers in various sections of the
county often violate the law by selling
goods and wares for other than necessary
purposes on the Sabbath.
We direct attention of the matters
to the executive officers of the law,
and recommend that parties indulging
in such practices be prosecuted for
such violations.
It is again called to our attention
that the law preventing the sale of intoxicant
liquors in this county is being
violated, and we recommend that
??mmionw ho oTftroised bv the
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executive officers of our county to the
end that such violations of the law
"-may fee suppressed.
It is reported to us that during Feb- ^
ruary last one J. B. Jeter sold whiskey
in the town of Swansea, and that Sol
David. G. F. Rasf, 0. K. Lybrand, D.
' L. Hildebrand, G. C. Backer and J.
M. Redmond are witnesses to prove J
the same. j
crr? r,?nrt nnd officers !
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thereof for courtesies showa us at this j
t?rm,
Kespectrally submitted,
J. S. Wessinger,
Foreman.
Jane 11, L)12.
Man Killed By A Pin.
A pin which he accidentally awallowed
fifteen years ago is .believed to
be responsible for death of Eugene
Fe'ze , an iron worker at Lebanon,
l a. An operation for a pelvic
abscess discks?d the presence of the
pin in FetveFs body. Fetzer was I
fifty y_\-'rj old and of mignificert j
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Billy Felix's Letter.
To the Editor of The Dispatch.
Since our list letter the rains have
fallen in torrents, almost to the flood
stage, and now the winds are blowing
a dismal moan that's put a chilly feeling
over the animal kingdom and a
drooping aspect on the vegetable kingdom.
While an uprising in Cuba, a rebellion
in Mexico, a political tirade between
Taft and Roosevelt, for the next
week or ten days one of the mightiest
struggles ever carried on by the forces
of the farmer and the adyance guard
of 4'Gen. Green" will be waged. The
victory of either will depend upon the
weather man.
Carrier E. E. Martin, route 3, has
been'indisposed for several days, but
SO Cilia tiLLltJ 19 UUii again.
Mrs. E. L. Sphaler of Pine Castle,
Fla , is visiting friends and relatives
here.
The next Union of the lower division
of the Lexington Baptist Association
will be held with the Congaree
Baptist church on Saturday before the
fiftn Sunday in this month, the programme
of which will appear in due
time.
Watch the candidates' column grow!
Come on, boys; don't be timid.
Postmaster J. F. Failaw went out to
serve route No. 3 and encountered
some thrilling experiences. After
serving about half the route he decided
there was no place like home, and
; beating a hasty retreat reached his
destination about 7 o'clock at night
after being away about ten hours.
Our friend, Col. W. K. Sharpe, who
is an avowed candidate for Dr. Cro3soi's
seat in the senate, passed through
recently on business and otherwise.
The trustees of the Athen's Graded
School have secured the services of
Prof. J. V. Smith and Miss Ethel
Brooker of Swansea for the session of
19.12 and 1913. Prof. Smith needs no
introduction, as he is well qualified
and ripe in experience. Miss Brooker
is a graduate of the Greenville Female
College and i9 well equipped for
the work.
Governor Blease vetoed 9ome itemg
in the appropriation bill and then employed
Brother Green and others to
9py oat violators of the law, who are
paid from ten to twenty dollars per
day. Oh, consistency, thou art a jewel.
W.have sheriffs, constables, etc.,
aa well as police, who are paid to see
. after this; then, too, our friend Colie
says he would lead a crowd to lynch a
negro for the nameless crime, then appoint
a man at a salary Of $20 per day
to catch these same would-be lynchers.
Wonder how many votes Mr.
Green made for the Governor while
on that trip?
Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Shall, of Seivern,
nairl a visit repent,I v to their sister
Mrs. W. 3. Fallaw.
Mrs. C. S. Hook, who has been desperately
ill for some time, is able to
be out again.
Mr. Editor, haye you eyer hoi aDy
experience with a half breed, Leghorn
featherless, frizzle rooster? Well, I
have, and may tell you something
about 'em later. '
With success to The Dispatch, I am,
Billy Felix.
Gaston, June 10.
Letter from Newberry.
Newberry, June 10, 1912.
Mr. Editor:
Congratulations to you and well
wishes for the happiness of yourself
and your fair bride.
Baltimore is much nearer the North
Pole, no doubt, the reason why the
people do not need the Jim-Crow law.
We ask some of the good citizens in
each section of the county send the
news to the Dispatch, and let us make
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it uie oanner county paper in tne
State.
Brillianteen coats, we suffice to say?
ere not very much in demand thes.e
cool eastern breeze mornings.
What has become of the lead horse
who wore th6 rawhide traces that
placed him so far in advance of his
two opponents to the State Senate
chamber years ago ? Was he 9nowed
under too deep to rise again ?
The line3 are being pretty tightly
drawn in Newberry with the Blease
and Jones forces. The Jones men,
who are already holding office, are
meeting opposition from Blease men,
so it looks as if both sides are pretty
well organized in this county.
The General Sessions court convenes
here this morning with four murder
cases to be tried. What disposition
will be made as to holding of the court
at this busy season of the year i9 not
known at this hour.
Well wishes to the readers of The
Dispatch. B. B. H.
Large Snake Hide.
Mr. Andrew P. Corley, who lives
near Saxe-Gotha mills, brought to
Lexington Monday the hide of a rattle
snake, which he killed on Sweet Water
creek some days ago. The snake measured
0 feet and carried 10 rattles and
I a bat:on.
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Martha Jefcoat.
On the 28th day of March last, Martha
Jefcoat, wife of Elijah Jefcoat,
came to the end of her long pilgrimage
and fell asleep, and now rest9 from
tho cares of her long, nseful life. She
was born October 12th, 1829, and the
days of her sojourn overran man's allotted
three score and ten by twelve
years, five months and sixteen days.
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sue was a aaugnter 01 -cuu oquire
Dovia Williamson," who was for many
years the respected magistrate of his
neighborhood and a man highly esteemed
for his sterling worth and
manliness.
Martha Jefcoat was from a family of
a long succession of Baptist ancestry
on her mother and father's side, and
in early life, before marriage, she
joined the Baptist church and her entire
life of christian usefulness was
one of unbroken loyalty to her christian
faith and her life was that of a
consistent, gentle christian woman
and a true expression of her faith in
her Savior, and a befitting example
for the imitation of her children.
During her married life she became
the affectionate, considerate mother of
nine children, three of whom and her
husband preceded her to the spirit
land by many years.
She was the grand-mother of sixtyone
grand-children and the venerated
great graDd-mother of sixty-two great
grand children.
She wa9 a true, devoted wife, a kind,
faithful mother, a firm, con?istenfc
friend. Honored by her husband, revered
and cherished by her children, reKir
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God.
Although old, ehe never became
helpless and preserved her consciousness
to the end of her life, but old age
and the ills of mortality and sickness
drained a once hearty body ayd constitution
to the inevitable wreckage of
the body and the imprisoned spirit
took it* flight to the mansions for
which her life's piety and faith had
prepared her.
Her body was buried by that of her
husband in the old family burial
ground at the Chaney Grave Yard,
which is situated in the immediate vicinity
in which her long life was spent.
Steal a March On The Fly.
Steal a march on the fly! That is
the advice which is being given by
nearly every well-regulated health defhrnnorVmnf-,
fchp. rnnntrv. The
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march can bo stolen by setting out
now. Flies have not yet become numerous.
But a little more warm
weather will bring them out. Housewives
are advised to sprinkle a solution
of one part of formaldehyde to
ten parts of water in their garbage
containers during the warm months,
not only to kill odors, but flies and insects
as well. The Chicago Board of
Health bulletin goes on to recommend
fly poison. It is as follows: One pint
of milk, one pint of water, one tablespoonful
of formaldehyde. The mixture
should be poured over a slice of
bread in a plate and placed where flies
are wont to congregate. It is pointed
out, however, that this iorm of fly
poison must not be put within reach of
children or animals who would be likeltr
fcr* aamnlo if,
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A9 a warning to those who do not
fully realize what is possible for two
flieg happily mated to accomplish in a
season, it is stated that commencing
lioueekeeping on May 1, they will hefore
the first of the following October
have 1,911,000,000,000,000,000,000 descendants.
These figures may not be
scientifically correct, but they were
worked out by a mathematically inclined
man according to the rule of
geometric progression, and are certainly
enough to frighten any well organized
person into taking the necessary
precaution to reduco the fiy crop l
daring the coming season. Begin j
now.
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Wouldn't Marry Him;
Young Man Kills Self, j
.Julian Harper, aged 2S, committed j
suicide in Sumter o;i Friuay by taking
carbolic acid because a vciuur lady i o- (
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
$5.00 Strictly In Advance.
For United States Senate.
I hereby announce myself a candidate
for the United States Senate, subject
to the rules of the democratic party.
Your support and influence will
be apprecited.
N. B. DIAL,
Laurens, S. C.
For Congress
I hereby ann ounce myself as a candidate
for the nomination for Congress
from the Seventh Congressional District
of South Carolina, subject to the
rules of the Democratic primary.
A. F. Lever.
For State Senate.
Being requested by numerous voters
throughout the county, I hereby announce
myself as a candidate for reelection
to the State Senate, subject
to tiie rules of the primary election.
D. M. OROSSON.
For House Representatives.
The many friends of Capt. R. L.
| Shuler, recognizing his faithful services
I as a member of the House from Lexington
county, hereby announce him
J as a candidate for re-election and
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
him to abide the result of the primary
election.
Many Friends.
For. 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 herebv 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 party.
r 'jolm J. Reeder, of Swansea i9 announced
as a candidate for Supervisor
of Lexington County, and will abide
by the result of the Democratic primary
election.
The many friends of Charley E. Corley,
a contractor of many years experience
and well known to many citizens
of Lexington county, announce
him as a candidate for the office of
county supervisor of Lexington county,
and pledge him to abide by the result
of the Democratic primary.
Many Friends.
Supt./of Education.
The friends of D. A. Kleckley, a
teacher of experience and well known j
to many citizens of Lexington county, 1
announce him as a candidate for the
office of Countv Superintendent of
Education for Lexington county, subject
to the rules of the Democratic
party.
The many friends of M. PICKENS
LINDLER do hereby present his name
before the Democratic voters of Lexington
county for the office of County
Superintendent of Education. He is
an experienced educator and 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 primarv.
HOLLIE L. HARMAN.
The friends of A. D. Martin, recognizing
his efficient and faithful services
a9 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 party.
For County Treasurer.
I hereby announce myself a candidate
for County Treasurer of Lexington
County, subject to the rnle9 and
regulations of the Democratic party.
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Recognizing The efficient and faithful
manner in which Couuty Treasurer
K. L. V/ingard has conducted the office
in the past, we hereby announce
him a candidate for re-election and
pledge hini to abide by the result of
tlie Democratic primary.
Many Friends.
For County Auditor.
1 am a candidate for re-election to
the office of Auditor of Lexington
county, subject to the rules of the
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At the request of many friends I
hereby announce myself as a candidate
for the office of County Auditor
and will abide by the rules and regulations
of the Democratic Primary
Election.
J. O. Wingard.
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 office he is now filling
for an unexpired term by appointment
of the Governor. He will abide by the
result of the democratic primary.
Many Friends.
Thos. L. Harman is hereby announced
a Candidate for Sheriff of Lexing
ton uounty su.D,jecc 10 cne ruies 01 me
Democratic Primary.
Barbecue at Swansea.
I will furnish a first-class barbecue
at Swansea, on Thursday, July 4th A
good dinner with refrehments will be
served. All candidates and the public
generally are cordially invited to be
present.
4w-35 J. J. Reeder.
There is something impressive to
in the coming of a new year.
To them it is not simply a trick o
stitution of the next numeral, but a
life.
The'desire to "turn over a new 1(
people, coming with a realization of
and a keen sense of regret that in
been done and left undone that shoe
This bank extends to all its custoi
dial greetings. To those who have
we include with cur good wishes foj
invitation to do so.
If yon have not saved during the ]
"turn over a new leaf." Perhaps i
facilities or a Dans, Tnejr raase sav
show you in a few months that it is
NOW is the logical time to start,
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J. S. WESSINGER, President.
Alfred J. Fox,
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE
LEXINGTON, - S. C.
Real fstate Booghl and Sold.
62}4 acres 3 miles west of Gaston,
9 acres open, 3 room dwelling,
some pine timber, plenty
oak.
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4t) acres cme rune lrurn uuiiiuuu
25 acres open laud, 2 room dwelling.
189.V acres 4 miles from Lexington
o the Augusta Road, 22
acres open, some pine timber, 6
room dwelling.
270 acres; 3 miles from Pelion, j
50 acres open land, dwelling, S
! plenty water. Fine land for
Cotton and grain.
162 acres 5 miles from Steedman,
25 acres open land, dwelj
liug barn and Stables.
104 acres 1 mile from Edmund,
35 acres open land, 2 room dwelling,
plenty water.
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SCHOLARSHIPS.
The South Carolina Federation of
Women's Clubs offers the following
scholarships:
One Winthrop scholarship, valued at
$101.00 and free tuition.
One Confederate Home scholarship,
valued at $100.00.
One Lander College scholarship, valued
at $40.00.
All applicants must be 16 year9 oM
and must be unable to secure an aducation
without this reduction in expense.
Applications for these scholarships
must be made before June 25th.
Examinations will be held at the
county court house, on Friday, July
5th, at 9 a. m.
For application blanks and further
information, address:
Mrs. FRANK B. GARY,
Chairman of Education,
S. O. Federation of Women's Club,
30 Abbeville, 3. C.
Election In Chapin.
Chapin, Juno 8.?Tuesday the fol
lowing town officers were elected for
the year commencing Jane 15: G. W.
Lindler, intendant; R. W. Frick, W.
E. Koon, W. E. Fulmer and H. H.
Williams, wardens.
W
the thoughtful man or woman
f the calendar, an arbitiary subi
real milepost in the journey of
Jaf" is spontaneous with most
: the death of a big life period,
the passing many things have
ild not and should have been,
ners and friends its most cornot
yet opened accounts with us
r happiness and prosperity an
past year, NOW is the time to i
r'ou are not familiar with the ,
fing easy and systematic and
a sin of omision to neglect it.
CHAPIN
S. C.
J. F. HONEYCUTT, Cashisr.
The Lancaster oil mill was burned
down a few nights ago with a loss of
$20,000, covered by insurance.
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, amount of business done, receive
every courtesy in all matters of
business entrusted to us?and
there is nothing in safe banking
we cannot perform. Talk it over
with our cashier.
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