The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, July 24, 1912, Image 4
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.
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CIRCULATION 2,300. !
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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.
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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.
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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,
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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
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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.
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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,
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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