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The Lexington Dispatch Wednesday, July 24, 1912. G M. Harman, Editor and Publisher D. R. Haltiwakgkr, Assistant Editor. Entered at the Post Office at Lexington, S. O., as second olass matter. ?! CIRCULATION 2,300. ! ???????? With The Campaigners. We will accompany the county cam- i paign parky, beginning at Swansea on Thursday, August 1, and we hope that all of our subscribers who are in arrears will meet us and pay up if possible. We need the money now to pay for paper and our office help and will greatly appreciate your kindness. We have been on the campaigns for with the candidates. We hope that the campaign this year will be calm and tree of demagognery and petty quarrels. We bespeak in advance of the opening a peaceful and quiet canTS88. r;t . Every man has the right to vote for whom he pleases. No one should get mad with his neighbor for voting for / Blease or Jone3. It is a free country and every one has the right to vote for Jones or Blease as he sees it. So if your neighbor differs with you as to candidates, remember he is only exercising the samt) right you claim for yourself. Be iair, please. , State Campaign Largely Attended. L The State campaign brought fully two thousand people to Lexington yesterday, it being the largest attended campaign meeting in this county since 1890, if not the largest in the history of the county. The meeting was held on the court house square, the candidates speaking from a rostrum, iae weather was unusually hot, which added no doubt to the warmness of the crowd, who cheered their favorites to the echo. The main feature of the meeting was the speeches of Jones and Blease, |V' candidates for Governor, and from the nature of the applause given each speaker at times 10 was difficult to decide which she favorite candidate. bnt b< i h had their friends. Neither Governor Blease nor Judge Jones were at their best, due it is said, to the extremely hot weather and the ardnonsness of the campaign during the lass few days. The meeting was called to order at 11 o'clock by County Chairman. D. Frank Efird, who presided and introluced the speakers. Tne candidates for State Treasurer, S. T. Carter and D. W. McLaurin, were the first to address the audience, Mr. Carter leading off. For Railroad Commissioner J. H. Wharton, James Cansler and John G. Richards, Jr., each presented their claims in a telling manner, and all were applauded. Attorney General J. Fraser Lyon, who is asking re-election, made a strong appeal to the audience, reciting # his lecord in the office. Mr. Lyon was liberally appl auded. Thos. H. Peeples, of Barnwell, also a candidate for Attorney General, made a manly appeal, pitching his speech on a high plane, a ad he was well received. Senator J. R. Earle* followed Mr. Peeples. He made a good speech and was applauded at the close. Barnard B. Evans was the last of the candidates for attorney general to .speak. He severely arraigned the administration of Attorney General Lyon, charging that he had squandered the peoples' mouey'in attorneys' fees - and other ways. There were hurrahs for Evans and hurrahs for Lyon. At the conclusion of Mr. Evans's -speech Attorney General Lyon made a vigorous denial of the charges made by Evans, and was roundly applaud> ed. Thft candidates for governor spoke last, Judge Jones being the first speaker. He was greeted with loud and continuous applause. He caught the attention o* the auditnce by relating a number of anecdotes. Judge Jones stated that there were many things he would like to discuss, among them being education, the Torrens system, the holding of cotton and other important matters; but time would not permit. He declared himself to be in favor of the common schools of the 8tate. He then launched into a vigorous attack of the official acts of the goveruor, assailing in 9trong terms his pardon record, the governor's usurpation of power in the matter of appointing special judges. Judge Jones was several times interrupted by cries of hurrahs for Blease miDgled with hurrah* tor Jones. Me was cneerea loud and long when he concluded, and was presented with a number of handsjme bouquets. Governor Bleases's appearance on t le platform callediorth a volume of applause. He defended his pardon record, referrii g to the pardon of Wash Rawl, the negro who was convicted of burning the barn of State Senator Crosson; the parole of W. B. Glenn, who killed Clinton Rhoden at Batosburg. Toward the end of his speech Governor Blease was interrupted by questions from the audience and at one time it looked as if there would be serious trouble. There were wild yells for Blease and Jones when the governor sat down. Blease received two bouquets. Mr. John T. Duncan, of Columbia, was the last speaker. On account of the late hour, many left the grounds. Mr. Duncan, however, made a good emn.vr.1. TTci onnto frr?m t.ho shnnldfir **V DJ^VAV v? w and discnssed in bis usual manner- the issues before the people. He said that the other two candidates for governor were fighting like torn cats, but Duncan was staying in the middle of the road and the people were coming his way. Mr. Duncan received generous applause. The dubs were closed throughout the day and there were but little signs of drunkenness, and good natured rivalry existed between the friends of | the candidates. Barbecue at Gilbert. We will furnish a first-class barbecue at Gilbert on Wednesday, August 14. The candidates will be present to adt ress the voters, and the public is cordially invited. L. HALLMAN. 41 H. M. OSWALD. Base Ball. July 20 1912, on the grounds at A. Taylor's, Hawfield and Black Creek played a game 4 to 5 in favor of Black Cr8ek. The Lexington Ball Team on Thursday played Denmark, winning two out of three games. The boys left yesterday for Manning, where they play today. " ^ w m it sm lietmar Keuiuon juiy zo. The annual reunion of the aJumni and students of Newberry College will be held at Delmar on Friday, July 26. A splendid programme has been arranged, and a barbecue dinner will be served. The Ideal Theatre. To all lovers of fun and amusement and interesting movemg pictures, you will find at the Ideal, everything to please you, worth greatdeal more than the price charged for admission. Besides the music and singing are grand The management always takes pride in securing the very best for their audiences. Go when in Columbia, a nice place to enjoy an hour or so. -t Will Holmes Arrested. Will Holmes, a negro was arrested and lodged in jail on Sunday by Sheriff Sim J. Miller upon the charge of housebreaking and larceny. It is alleged that Holmes entered the store of Mr. Jake Harman, about five miles from Lexington, some days ago, and stole a can of lard, some canned goods tcDacco, etc. Valuable Land. . Attention is directed to the advertisement of George Coffin Taylor in this issue. Mr. Taylor has some valuable land for sale near the growing town of Cayce. This property is growing in value every day and money invested now will work while you sleep. Communicate with Mr. Taylor and he will no doubt interest you. Sox's Barbecue. Mr. John Soxrs barbecue on Saturday last was largely attended,although was nr>f ne Invo a nrftmrl rwrAcont, l'UVA V *? ' XiVW V W V*VI? M VV. VM 1/ as usual. There were a number of Bpeeches by the several candidates. The crowd was good natured and the best of order was maintained. A splendid dinner was served. Crops Growing. Crops have improven wonderfully dur.Dg the past week and are growing very fast. Cotton is looking exceedingly well; the plants are putting on bolls rapidly and should favorable weatber continue, there will doubtless be a good crop. Bankrupt Sale. On next Wednesday, July 31, the j trustees of W. P. Roof, bankrupt will \ sell at nnhlio anofcion the stnok of fronds and fixtures in the department store of Mr. Roof, Two automobiles, a lot of fertilizer, etc. The trustees wili proceed to wind-up the affairs of the bankrupt as rapidly as the circumstances wijl permit. _ ( Mrs. David Swanson, living near ! Sterling, 111., was badly injured when her wedding ring caught on a nail in a hay-mow. It held her suspended for two hours and she was almost dead \ when rescued. If the love and attention displaced before marriage were more often continued after mairiage not nearly so many people would speak of marriage , t as a failure. i * Newberry Letter July 22, 1912. Mr. Editor:?Some time ago the wind was blowing pretty strong from the Dutch Fork of Lexington county in the direction of Newberry, saying, unless our dictagraph was somewhat out of order, while the message was passing by that the big hearted Joe A. Epting of Hilton was a candidate for County Commissioner. Well, the announcement columns of the Dispatch has swollen considerably since the executive committee met, all of which are seeking honors from the good citizens of Lexington county from Coroner on up to State Senator. We do not intend to discourage any candidate, but, where there are two or More running for the same office we want to remind them that it only takes one man to fill the office. The '' - ^?J- -i-T? i 1. -u_?,?.;n 0D6 mac stanus tue ur.au wauuc v*?n fill the office. We are personally acquainted with the most of the candidates who are asking the good people of Lexington county for their suffrages and our wish is that each and every one be elected to the office to which they aspire. The number is too great for the offices and doubtless, if a farmer, he will return to the farm and continue to pull the bell cord to jarhead. If a doctor he can return to his practice and continue to place his thermometer under the tongue. If a lawyer, he can return to his law practice and say to the jury, give the prisoner the benefit of the doubt, and if they feel too sore after the 27th of August, why, we have one keg of healing salve for the sore-headed Newberry boys and, if we have any left we will divide with the Lexington boye. Well wishes for the happiness of all the candidates during the campaign which opens at Swansea, Thursday, August 1st and closes at Pelion, Friday August 23. B. B. H. The L. D. CuIIum Co. The big July and August bargain sale of buggies, carriages, wagons and harness of the L. D. Cullum Co., at Batesburg, is attracting many buyers. The L. D. Cullum Co. are the largest dealers, and their prices and terms will please you. New Telephone Office. Contractor John W. Frye commenced work Monday morning on the new home of the Citizen's Telephone Co. Mr Sam'l. "R. freorce.the creneralman ager, is having a second story built to his building on Main Street, next to the building occupied by Mrs. E. G. iVingard. The new offices will be equipped with modern fixtures and appliances, giving Lexington one of the best telephone systems in the country. Buggies and Wagons. Caughman Brcs., Columbia's leading dealers have just received a new line of buggies, wagons and harness for the summer trade. Their prices always please, and their Lexington friends are cordially invited to consult them before buying elswhere. Don't for get to pay the editor on the campaign if you are in arrears. Please let us have your subscription. Subscribe to The Dispatch. Alfred J. Fox, REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE LEXINGTON, - S. C. Real Estate Bought and Sold. 140 acres* two miles south of Barr, 6 miles from Lexington, 30 open, 50 acres pine timber, 6 room dwelling, a barn and stables, plenty running water. 623^ acres 3 miles west of Gaston, 9 acres open, 3 room dwelling, some pine timber, plenty oak. 46 acres one mile from Edmund 25 acres open land, 2 room dwelling. 1 On 1 A AO f ! / . m T ov. 1UJ7/0 avico "X UlliC'O XJLUiJU X4VA ington o~ the Augusta Road, 22 acres open, some pine timber, 6 room dwelling. 270 acres; 3 miles from Pelion, 50 acres open land, dwelling, plenty water. Fine land for Cotton and grain. 162 acres 5 miles from Steedman, 25 acres open land, dwelling barn and Stables. 104 acres 1 mile from Edmund, 35 acres open land, 2 room dwelling, plenty water. SURETY BONDS, Write or call to see me AT THE HOME NATIONAL BANK, Lexington, S. C. ANNOUNCEMENTS. $5.00 Stricttty in Advance. Tor 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 announce 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 Solicitor. This is to announce to the Democratic voters of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit that I am a candidate for reelection to the office of Solicitor; and to express my appreciation of the support I have received in the past. GEO. BELL TIMMERMAN. For State Senate. Relying upon the judgment and patriotism of the voters of Lexingtoa County to elect a man to the State Senate who has been born and reared in the County, and who has had consider able experience in legislative work, I hereby announce myself as a candidate for said position vand I will be governed by the law, and abide by the rules regulating Democratic Primary elections. W. H. SHARPE. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the State Senate from Lexington County, subject to the rules of the Democratic Party. E. J. ETHEREDGE. Being requested by numerous voters throughout the county, I hereby announce myself as a candidate for reelection to the S^ate Senate, subject to the rules of the primary election. D. M. CROSSON. For House Representatives. J. Brooks Wingard is hereby announced as a candidate for the House of Representatives from Lexington Countv, and is pledged to abide by the rules of the Democratic party in the coming primary election. We hereby announce B. L. Lynrana, of Brookland, a candidate for the House of Representatives and pledge him to abide by the result of the Democratic primarv election. MANY FRIENDS. The friends of J. M. Malpass hereby announce him a candidate for the House of Representatives and pledge him to abide the result of the Primary Election. 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 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 TOWILL. 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 oi;the primary election. Many Friends. For Clerk of Court. I hereby announce myself a candidate for clerk of court, subject to the rules of the democratic party. C. E. Wessinger. Upon the solicitation of many of my friends, I hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election to the office of Clerk of Court, and pledge myself to abide the result of the Democratic primary election. FRANK W. SHEALY. J. E. BUFF FOR CLERK OF COURT Subject t;o tbe Kuies 01 cue .rrimary. The many friends of Sam'l B. George hereby announce him a candidate for clerk of court of Lexington county and pledge him to abide by the result of the democratic primarv election. Many Friends. C. E. (Bob) Leaphart is hereby announced as a candidate for Clerk of Court of Lexington County, subject to the rules of the Democratic primarv. FRIEND'S. For County Auditor. I am a candidate for re-election to the office of Auditor of Lexington county, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. W. D. Dent. 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. T A TIT.' 3 j. kj. wingaru. The many friends of Ioor Hayes do hereby announce him a candidate for County Auditor of Lexington County subject to the rule9 of the Democratic party. Many Frien Is. , For Sheriff. Upon the solicitation of many friends I hereby announce myself a candidate for sheriff of Lexington County, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. If elected I shall endeavor to discharge the duties of the office to the best of my ability aud without fear or favor. A. Silas Clarke. 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. i Thos. L. Harman is herebj announced a Candidate for Sheriff of Lexington County subject to the rules of the Democratic Primary. For County Treasurer. I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Treasurer of Lexington County, subject to the rules and regulations 01 tne .uemocrauc party. Henry D. Lybrand. Recognizing the efficient and faithful manner in which County Treasurer E. L. Wingard has conducted the office in the past, we hereby announce him a candidate for re-election and pledge him to abide by the result of the Democratic primary. Many Friends. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Treasure:* of Lexington County. If nominated I promise to be faithful to the trust imposed upon me by the duties of the office and I will abide by the rules of toe Democratic part}'. D. J. S. DERRICK. The many friends of Tally R. Keisler, hereby announce him as a candidate for County Treasurer and pledge him to abide the result of the Democratic Primary. 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 his 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 Lexi lgton county and pledge myself to abide by the -esult of the democratic prim;iry. HOLLIE L. HARMAN. The friends of A. D. Martin, recognizing his efficient and faithful ser" n Cnrvari'nfon^onf, n f TDrl 11 PA*} DTI. V1UCB as UU|jbiluvwiu\^uu V , 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 Supervisor. Mr. Hub. H. Dreher is hereby announced as a candidate for County Supervisor of Lexington county, subject to the rules ot' the Democratic party. T. E. B. Price, the plow-boy of Hollow creek, hereby announces himself a candidate for Oounty Supervisor, subject to the rules of the democratic party. 4 The friends of George A. Shealy recognizing his ability and satisfactory services as County Commissioner and Supervisor in Lexington county, hereby announce him as a candidate for Countv Supervisor, and pledge him to abide the rules of the Democratic primary. In recognition o< the eminent services rendered his county in the position of County Commissioner for two terms, we hereby nominate James Canghman 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 party. John J. Reeder, of Swansea i9 announced as a candidate for Supervisor of Lexington Courty, and will abide by rhe 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. ' " " 1- - TnnTnokin 1 HP IriPUQS 111 !V IIILiqU^pill 1 VTTUDU?P hereby announce Mr. Louis J. Langford as a candidate for re-election to the office of Supervisor of Lexington County and pledge him to abide the result or the Deirocratic primary. For County Commissioner. The friends of Mr. John W. Smith, re-iding in the Black Creek section of this County do hereby announce him a candidate for the office of County Commissioner and pledge him to abide by the result of the Democratic Primary. The friends of W. L. Addy hereby announce him a candidate for County Commissioner, and pledge him to abide by the rules of the Democratic party. I hereby annonce myself a candidate for County Commisioner of Lexington county, subject to the rules of the democratic party. B. D. CLARKE. W. M. Spires, of Gaston, is hereby announced a candidate for County Commissioner, subject to the rules of the democratic party. The friends of Joseph A. Epting announce him a candidate for County Commissioner and pledge him to abide result of primary. For Coroner. ^ I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Coronor of Lexington County, subject to the rules of the Democratic primajy. B. K. Kyzer. RICHLAND COUNTY. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. * The friends of JOHN T. MILLER, recognizing his worth and ability, announce him as a candidate for the House of Representatives from Richland county, and ask the support of the citizens formerly of Lexington now of Richland; subject to the rules of the democratic primary. DOIUCCUCI will furnish a Firstclass Barbecue, near the Rock House, at the well known Freeman place, on Saturday, July 27th. All candidates are cordially invited to be on hand and address the people. Everybody welcome. Good order will be preserved at all hazards. 3w38 S. F. ROWLAND. Barbecue at Irmo. We will furnish, as usual, a fine barbecue at Irmo on campaign day Thursday, August 8th, 1912. The public is cordially invited. F. W. Derrick, 40 M. L. Warner. BARBECUE. I will furnish a first cliss barbecue at Chapin, S. C., on county campaign day Friday, August 9th, 1912. Everybody invited. 40 JOHN RISTER. A Taylor's 'Cue July 26I will furnish my annual barbecue on Friday, July 26th, at my place 6 miles south of Gilbert, and the , Candidates will have an opportunity to address the voters of the "RIcreek section on this occasion and a big crowd will greet them. 38 A TAYLOR & SON. Barbecue at Amick's. I will furnish a barbecue at Amick's Ferry on Saturday, July 27. The candidates and the public are invited. The ferry will be operated free on this day for the benefit of those wishing to attend. 2w38 B. E. AMICK. Barbecue at Swansea. We will furnish a Firstclass Barbecue at Swansea on county campaign day, Thursday, August 1st. Everybody invited. 39 J. L. BERRY & SON. Barbecue. We will furnish a firstclass Barbecue and serve refreshments at Steedman campaign day, August the 22nd. Everybody invited to attend and enjoy the day, G. E. Rish, L. W. Mitchell, (>w42 W. L. Quattlebaum. Edwin 0, IWitr DBMg FIRE LIFE ACCIDENT AUTOMOBILE PLATE GLASS LIVE STOCK TORNADO HEALTH I represe nt only the strongest and best old line Companies and have special facilities for writing fire iusnranoe on country property. It you want in| surance ot any kind write or call on me. at Lexington, S O. \ I