The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, January 22, 1913, Image 1
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A Representative Newspaper Covers Lexington and the Borders of the Surrounding Counties Like a Blanket
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|| WE Pay Youto Save. 1
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Kiqe Little Fortune I
li Due you which can be secured by small weekly !
11 or monthly payments. Invest a dollar in our %
11 Savings Department, add small amounts each 8
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Bweek or montii and you will una your sen rapiuiy a
gaining a comfortable income which will lead 1
to fortune. Start the account, the rest will be I
easy. I
I Citizens Bank of Batesburg, J
I U. X. GUNTER. Pres. A. C. JONES, Cashier. I
S ML U. BOATWRiCHT, Vlce-P* J. L. W. FOX, Asst. Cashier 1
1 CEO. BELL TtMMERMAN, Attorney. ?
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iBank of Chapin, \
I Chapin, S- C. |
:$ W~ Bpntieel that as long as thieves leave your trunk e
I or saie intact, or your house or store is not burned,
a you are wed enough off without a bank. i
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| Of equal importance with the security- and conve- fi
1 nienrft afforded bv a bank account, is the business pres- I
| tige accruing to the depositor. Sooner or later you 8
will need that prestige, and you will then discover |
i that it has a cash value. Thieves cannot steal it, nor I
can j^be consumed by fire. e
i If you ^re not already a customer of this Bank, 1
i call and let us show you wherein an account with us I
] ; carries security, convt uience and prestige. 1
I J. ^WESSINGER, J. F. HONEYCUTT, |
1 1 President Cashier, fi
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Autumn of life brings only regret to those who
waste the Springtime of Youth. He who does not
save will surely fall a dead leaf from the tree of
failure.
Begin now by opening a checking account with
us, and you will be pleased to learn how mnch you
ran rave for the Autumn of vour life.
I We pay 4 per cent, m Savings Deposits, Compwmtled Quarterly I
I The Bank of Swansea, I
1 CAPITOL S205CC0.C0. DEPOSITS SSO 000.00 |
i W. H. WITT, PRES. R. L. LYBRAND, V5CE-PRES. B. E CRAFT. CASHIER g
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Last Tuesday morning wo started on
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our second week with Auditor Dent ?
in his tour of the county in his official
capacity. This trip embraced the
most prosperous section of Lexington
' county and in it is situated two of its
largest and most interprising and progressive
towns, LeesvilleandBaresburg
These towns are only a very short dis- i
tance apart and between them is j
located the Summerland Seminary j
I the pride of the Lutherans and the j :
I community ::u which it is located.
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I YY e LUaut' me mu fcilUiiJfc a.alj
j one of the Southern's swiftly moving
and comfortable trains in charge of
Captain Truce, one of themo^t accommodating
and courteous conductors
of the Southern's accomodating
corps.
Our objective point was Butesburg
where arrived in due course of time.
We were greeted by the clever and hospitable
citizens of this coining city.
The usual returns were received by
the Auditor and a large amount of '
property was added ?.o the taxable (
values of the county, if anything considerable
above that of last year, (
which is an indication that 1912 was
indeed a prosperous year with the *
Batesburgers and that- the wheels of 1
prosperity were kept moving. While *
I just at tnia particular time business 1
had fallen off some by reason cf the '
farmers of the surrounding country
being busy on their farra9 preparing 1
to make the coming crops, yet the outlook
for a brisk trade and a busy and (
i prosperous year is filled with great y
posibilities and there is no donbt but 1
what the bright anticipations of the 3
business men will be fully realized. 1
The educational interest of Batesbcurg t
is in competent hands and to *
the youths and maidens of the town ^
and surrounding country unexcelled 3
advantages for the acqoirment of
knowledge. We were glad to meet f
oar friend, J. Frank Kneeoe. one of fi
Uncle Sam's best postmasters. He is 3
always prompt in the discharge of his i
duties and courteous to the patrons of 1
the office. ?
Our next stopping place was Lees- c
ville and soent the night at Kinard's
hotel, one of the beat known houses
in this section of the State. It is popular
with commercial men who apeak
in the highest terms of its excellent
service. Whenever the Auditor pays
his annual official visit to this place
he finds a large crowd awaiting his
appearance to make an honest return
ot their worldly possessions and this
occasion was no exception to the rule,
and for the greater part of the day
friend Dent had his harifia full, while
the genial editor of the time honored
Dispatch was not forgotten. We were
indeed made to rejoice in finding the
town growing in every direction,
beautiful dwellings, convenient cottages
and handsome storehouses have
been, or are, in the course of erection.
The business of the place ia founded
on a firm foundation and ia in a healthy
condition, the merchants are live
and progressive and ail of one mind
and have one purpose and they are to
make Leeaville hum and grow a* it
baa never done before. One of the
pleasing features of this short visit
was to see the great amount of energy
and activity displayed by the business j
men of tiie place in furtherance of i
this object. There are a number of j
enterprises in successful operation. JI
> is headquarters for mules and horses, j
The first National iiank is a first-class, j
sound banking institution, having
men of financial ability and good j (
judgment as its officers, and does un
extensive business. Tins place i? ; Jj
known as a great educational center ' }
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ouuge. Polite and Prom
with competent teachers in charge of
her educational institutions. At one
time there was some friction among j
the schools but we are glad that better j
judgment prevailed and that now all i
are working for the noble cause of i
education. Here, perhaps, you And j
one of the largest mercantile Arms, j
not only in the county but in the i
State. Their business extends "far
and near' in Lexington and all bordering
counties. The members of this j
lirm are well known for their accom- I
modating, gentlemanly qualities, al- 1
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vvavs dealing "fair and square." Thov
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are Matthews & Bouknight. There J
are a number of other good merchants j
here and all have the confidence of !
their patrons and enjoy a large trade.
Everybody knows Mr. J. p. Bodie,
the old reliable p&s: master, lie is a
man of ability and faithfulness, grows .
more popular a-; time passe*. May be j
. ontinue to retain the confidence of j
the community. But time passes and j
we can not linger here too long.
Tnursday morning we were at Sum- j
nit and remained there a part of the
lay. In years that are gone this was a ==
prominent business center of the
jounty but through the vicissitudes of jR
this ever changing life misfortune over- jf
x>ok the town and it does not now do g
what it once did, but things are b. ginning
to brighten up for it: tire silver X
lumg nas appeareu a.uu tucirc aic ^
setter time? khead for it. Just now w
F. G. Hartley and Sheaiy oic Co., are ft
:he only stores. m ,
Wo took the first north-bound train A 1
)ur destination being Gilbert where 5j
ye enjoyed a good dinner and then j
vent in hunt of the dollar due the 8 '
Jispatch. Gilbert is a pretty lively
ittle town and lots of business is done
here, which is divided up between |
r. S. Sease, D. E, Hammond, Henry I
iallman, Ioor Hayes and a Mr. I
Price. I
Our next point wa3 the progressive
City of Brookland which is
litnated on the west banks of the
reliow rolling Congaree. We are always
delighted to mingle with the
lospitable people of this place for we .
ilways find the latch string of their j
loora hanging on the outside. The
lUBinesa of the place is in a healthy
'.onditicn and the seller and consumer mmmm
teem to he on the moat amicable terms ?
Everybody seems to be busy attending |
:o their own business and in doing j
diia they have their hands full with I
10 time to 9pare to attend to the busi
less of tlieir neighbors. The city
joutiauea to grow and progress,
[t is a good business place and the
11 erchants all enjoy a libex al patronage
from the people o f the surronndug
country. The operatives ot the
Jolumbia Duck Mi lis all resiae here
rhey are clever industrious people and
make good citizens. While here it was
jur great pleasure to enjoy an exetlent
dinner with Mr. Ed Shall and hi s
refined and cultured family. Anwng
the business institutions which has
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patent of the business interest of the
city is the Bank of Brookland. This
is a strong financial institntion, in fact
:here is none stronger in the county. It
s founded on strict business principles,
ind officied by gentlemen of eonserva;ive
but progressive ideas and accomolatiog
to its patrons as far as safety
rvili allow. A tthe annual meeting it 2=5
,vas developed that "1912" was a very
prosperous year for the Bank. (f
Its net earnings for the year wt e
ifteen per cent. At its recent stockioldeis'
meeting, a ten per cent divilend
was declared and the other five j
*r cent placed to surplus and undi I
yided profits.
Messrs. J. G, (iuijrnard, K N. fccnn. j
L. Sandel, A. 1). Siuiil, K. W. Snuli I
I. A. Guignard. Henry BuiF, P. J, |
Wes-inger and J. S Trotti w-.-re j
dected directors, in addition to this j
iii advisory board was elect'd composed
of Messrs. Frank W. ^ iealy,
iemes A. Summcrsett and G. G j s?
vjosoley. : i
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Depositors |
Those who keep their money in this bank while it awaits I
their use, know positively that no harm can come to it, ami they
ran get it when they want it I
Man} of cur depositors have been saved from serious losses I
by consulting our officers when tempted to "invest'' in schemes
offered by strangers.
Managed by men who have made successes m business,
Danoners rne .'iiguess ue^ree 01 proteenuu 10 us ut'pusuuis a
and invites VOU to become one.
THE HOME NATIONAL BANE J
LEXINGTON, . . S. C.
iiz sources . . . $250,000*00.
We Pay Interest on Savings Accounts Quarterly.
5 per cent Interest Paid on Certificates of Deposit
BROOKLx\ND BANK I
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New BrooklamS, S. C. J
DIRECTORS: j
J. G. Guignard, E. W. Shall, G. A. Guignard i
R. N. Sean, K[enry Buff, F. L. Sandel $
A. D. Shull, L. S. Trotti, P. J. Wessiager |
low Ueaied In Our Permanent Heme
1323 Main St.. . Columbia, S. C.
Where We Hope To See You Often.
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Start Saving loaay?anu lomorrow
You Will Have Something.
fUchland Savings Bank & Trust Company
1323 MAIN STREET, COLUMBIA, S. C.
BEFORE this BANK got it's CHARTER and became
A NATIONAL BANK
it had to satisfy tho U. S. Government at Washington that ail of
thejpro vision a ct iGl; National Hanking Laws had been complied
with.
Every since that time frequent and rigid examinations have vbeeu
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uioaic uy lu^vuvniuiuoiii.
Every time the Government calls fur a report, an accurate state- [4
ment of the affairs of the PALMETTO NATIONAL BANK is pu&^
lishtd in this paper. We want you to know all about us. When o\
you[do we believe you will make { ; '
OUR BANK YOUR BANK $
The Palmetto national Hank, j'
OF COLOMBIA, S. C. i
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Wiuk JoN?ti. President. J. P Matthews. Cashier
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Call at This Bank
And Let Us Present You with a Handy Book ?
Called 'THINGS WORTH KNOWING." It I
is full of interesting and useful facts for ev
erybcdy. I
uzariosr nation ai* bank. j
Columbia, S. 0.
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