Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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5-5 " 'A$\ I fl 11 I |fjj^ &#&&?*** iff I Columt r JPv ?*?*****$< 1 wz ft make our s ft the Capitol jjff make your |H Stable. Oi over no wins J spring and * . lines are i l Millinery i || showing fa f welcome y where fast Caldv I HI Phone or wr w|| wire for San: The Rural Carriers. The Lexington County Rural Carriers met in convention in this place last Saturday. It being Washington's j ' *--" J? * i 1 v,^i;^oTf ! IDirtnaay, merciure a ^^cu. uviiu-aj, , the meeting was largely attended by ! the boys who carry the mail in the rural districts in all kinds of weather and under all conditions. This meeting was an important one j to the carriers in that many matters ' of vital importance to them and other j subjects of interest were discussed, ^ the most important of which was the adoption of a resolution calling for ; the abolishment of the State farm and i using all convicts on the public roads, i This resolution will come up for consideration at the State convention at its annual meeting in Orangeburg. As a compliment to County Treasurer E. L. Wingard, in recognition of his * long service, he was invited to preside over the deliberations of the meeting. T. W. Wicker, an ex-State President, was present and made an instructive Iauurcss. , The following delegates were elected to attend the State Association, which meets in Orangeburg on Labor Day, the first Monday in September: J. E. B. McCartba, L. B. Addy, O. F. Nunnamaker, S. P. Derrick. Alternates, 'C. A. Sh impert and H. S. Crouch. All of the present officers were reelected as follows: President, J. E. B. McCartha; Vice Presiden' ?. E. Martin; Secretary, W. H. Hare; Treasurer, Elmer E. Wingard. During the noon hour the members ^enjoyed an old time barbecue dinner excellently prepared by Mr. Eli Corley. Read the new advertisment of E. G. Dreher to be found elsewhere in this issue. He is piepared to furn~ ^ X * - ?? ^ L 1 M IiS-t yonr Jisstpr ^ujt m luc latest styles, texture and fabric at the shortest notice. His stock of Easter shoes is complete and be can fit any foot I with any 9tyle of spring footwear. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Sheppard, of the Cross Roads, and Mr James Sheppard, of Charleston, visited at the home of j Mr. G. M. Harnian this week. Mrs. ' Sheppard will remain several da\s ! longer. . What Lexington need9 today, and ~ " - .1 _i : I must be supplied sdortJy, is gooa ciraii-- j age to carry off the surplus water. il ( II LI ? - ? n lia s New Heparin a 7ite the ladies of 1 surrounding ci tore headquartei 1 City. We will stay both pleasai ir big store is fas j with all the summer dress sti low complete. I md Ready-to-wes shions newest in ] ou at the store < dons newest reign tell & Haiti ite or Mail iples. on 1 \ v Washington's Birthday. Washington's birthday \va9 celebrated here last Fridav evening in the High school auditorium by the ladies of the School Improvement society with an appropriate and interesting programme. A dainty little invitation, gotten up by Miss Ellen Hendrix, one of the accomplished and beloved teachers of the High school and scattered to everybody throughout the town and contiguous territorv, and as a consequence the handsome and commodious auditorium was literally packed and jammed with an attentive and appreciative audience. A pl<ra-ing feature of the evening's entertainment was that the programme so arranged us to give a prominent part in the exercises of the evening aud in such a manner as to bring out to the best advantange the talent of the ' bovs and girls?the hope of the o nntry. And well did they meet the re quirements of the occasion surpassing even the expectations ot the teachers and the hopes of their parents and friends. The entertainment closed with an old time cake walk which was very much enjoyed by those present. WANTED?To 9ave you money by selling you direct, Acid 16 per cent., Kainit, Muriate Potash, Fish Scrap, C. S. Meal, Nitrate Soda. Get our prices sure before placing your order. We guarantee to save you money, as we buy in large quantities and import anri nan warp vou the middle man's charge. Address: THE CALHOUN AGRICULTURAL & INVESTMENT CO., St. Matthews, S. C 18 Unclaimed Letters. List of letters remaining uncalled for in this office for the week ending Feb. 24, 1913. Ladies.?Miss Carrie Draft, Gentlemen.?Mr S R Draft, Colonel Inabinett R B Bland, These letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office March, 10, 1913. if not called for before. In calling for the above please say "Advertised" giving date of list. " ? T ? ? 5. j. .ueapnari, jt i ??lui as tcv. Leesville has an organized fire company. When will Lexington have one? What say you, gentleman of the council! tore. I If T ^-ryi -n rri-AVi m*S JUUAlilgUVJJJL lUTjWJJ Duntry to UP 's while in ffi strive to |i| it and pro- |i| t filling to ?j!| beautiful |jj| ifis; man |5| >ry Goods, 9 a\ We are |I ? i tTT. Dienty. we m of the Best |jj s supreme. jjgjt up I orders leave M| ?irst Train. ^ The Markets. Lexington,?Cotton, middling, 12^.. Sayaunah,?Turpentine 42;,;. Paint or Not Is a horse worth more or less after feed? Hay and oats are high today; shall I wait today and feed him tomorrowV That's how men do about painting fVioir hmigps anfi hams and fences. Paint has been high for several years; hd<3 90 they have waited. Paint is high yet; they are still waiting; thousands of 'em are waiting for paint to fall, j Their property drops a trifle a year ! and the next job of paint creeps-up ' creeps-up creeps-up; it'll take more j paint by a gallon a year; they don't [ save a cent, and the property goes-on suffering. DEVOE Harmon Drug Oo. sell9 it. Caldwell & Haltiwanger. Thoughts of women now turn eastward and with what shall I be clothed is the all absorbing question with them A visit to the pretty and well arranged store of Caldwell & Haltiwanerer. Columbia, will settle this question and relieve it of its burdensomeness. They will find an elegant array of brand new dress patterns, and Easter novelties of the ultra fashionable styles in the latest weaves and j colors. This is a new firm in the city i on the Congaree and it is after some | j of the trade of Lexington. The goods l are all new end up-to-date and the j prices are made to suit the pocket| book of the most economical buyer, j Call and see them and you will be | cordially received whether you buy j or not.. I 1 I Turn nr thrfin nistprns at a COSt of j about $t)0 each, sunk in different parts j of the town, would furnish adequate water to successfully fight any fire which might happen in Lexington. This would give us better fire protection than we now have and would be a decided improvement over present conditions until something better can be provided, if we only had a hook and ladder apparatus or fire engine. The proposition i* tip to you, ! gentleman of the council. \ iru 8 69 DHqq I iuq Qt I HI IIIIGU LIVD Ul j Call at This j And Let Us Present ' Called "THINGS V , . is full of interesting erybodyu jj UETICOT XTAT i Colum ii p, = ? ??MBMM?mum II ??WWB Mr. Chas. H. Drafts. "After s?x years of continued dess (l service at the Albion, Mr. Cnarie; Henry Drafts has resigned hispositior and on the 5th of March, he leave.* Augusta to make Columbia, S. 0., hit future home. He has accepted thf * position of head clerk at the Jefferson, 9 the new hotel that is nearing completion in our si9ter city. * Mr. Drafts has, by his affable manI ner and accommodating spirit, wur j many friends during his stay in Auil imsta and he is esDecially populai Tl <=? - - - jr with the traveling public with whom he was brought into close contact through his business associations. > The Jefferson is a hundred and fiftyroonfliouse and represents an investment of between three and four hundred thousand. Hence, it is probable that Mr. Draft's lines will fall in pleasant places, but whether or no, he will always carry with him the best wishes of a large circle of Augusta friends." [Mr. Drafts ]s the youngest son of i Judge George S. Drafts cf this place . and is a young man of sterling worth and pleasing personality and his many friends here rejoice at his promotion and wish for him a long and prosperous life.?Lex. Dispatch.] ? ? No Arrest Made. Acting under the instructions of Governor Blease, Sheriff Sim J. Miller visited Parr Shoals Sunday to enforce the observance of the Lord's Day, it having been reported to the Governor that the day was not observed there as required by the laws of the State and the rules of the church. The sheriff was met with a pleasant reception by the bosses and men employed on this work and on making known his business there after finding * KvQntincr hp no aeriuus octuuacn c<n*..up,, assured that the superintendent and his men would Observe the day in keeping with the rest of the Christian world and that if anything went wrong along this line they would see that the evil was corrected. The sheriff returned home without bringing a single prisoner and delighted with his pleasant experience there. Card of Ttianks. Mr. Editor?Please allow me space in your paper to express my thanks to my relatives, neighbors and friends for their many acts of kindness and I loyal duties to my dear husband in ! his last days. May God's richest ! blessings rest upon them. Mrs. Juriah Goodwin. Gaston, S. C., Feb. 24. 19151. I Roup is Comir ? It may appear in your I lock at any time, y >ur fowls ari<] cut down your profits. J the drinking water prgP Roup C t Guaranteed to prevent and cure tins fatal <1 SI. Lacli 2oc box makes lo gai-oiu of coid i cine. Sample t-KLt. pr^' Poultry E Keeps fowls In the best pliysica! condition t 25c, 5(>c, SI- 25-lb. pa: r "Your money back if i I Get FralI-8 IToflt-sliarluif ] E. B. ROOK <$: SOXS, LEXIX M. T>. SHU LI.. SEW BROOK SHULL & WESSIXGER, XE jg Mules am * . " ' M Puroi * See XJe Befoi ock Company, Coiur t Bank \ You with a Handy Book /ORTH KNOWING." It J and useful facts for ev- : IQEFAL. BANK bia, S. 0. 1 Macedonia School News. : Friday evening, Feb. 21st., Mace5 donia school gave a box supper and 1 cake-walk f jr the benefit of improving j the school room furniture. Although j the weather was very unfavorable it , j was largely attended. All were much ' , pleased with the amount collected ' which amounted to $18.60. Along with * this we had music which was furnished . by some young men of the neighbori hood. The patrons, children and the * . young people all enjoyed the evening 1 :, greatly. We all hope to meet again l soon in a similar manner. The school ; work is progressing nicely under the ' , leadership of Miss Jessie Leitsey, who ' . is assisted by Miss Agnes Kelsey, both 1 of Columbia, S. C. Harman-Hendrix. ' Miss liattie Harmau, daughter of Mr. Carroll Harm an, and Mr. Ceciie ] T. Hendrix, of Johnston, S. C., were | liappuy married uns aueriiouu ium : o'clock at tbe parsonage by the Re^. 4 P. D. Risinger. We \vi9h the newly wedded couple much happiness. Farmer's Union. The Lexington County Farmers Union will hold its first quarterly meeting w'th Hilton local, Saturda}', I March 8th, 1913. J 'Take the "direct road" to health and strength by using Foley Kidney Pills for backache, rheumatism, weak, sore kidneys and bladder irregulari- j ties. Each ingredient is chosen for its positive healing and curative qualities. Foley Kidney Pills are the best medicine you can buy for kiduey and bladder troubler troubles. Mrs. J. M. Finley, Lyons. Ca., says; "I took 1 zrunQ,T "Piiia anrl thev entirelv i r uicj ii.iuucj jl _ cursd me. ?????? Hike-Out Blind Tigers. We were informed by our active and efficient sheriff that there is now not a single social club doing J business in Lexington count}7, the i last one of these social evils having j closed its doors some days previous and its proprietors are engaged in other b usiness or have sought a more congenial clime where they can operate 'without fear of molestation by ttie ia\^ omcers. The sheriff states further that he would now turn his attention to trac- j ing the blind tigers to their lair and all persons, no matter who they might be caught in the illicit traffic would be arrested and the goods seized. A word to the wise should be sufficient The small graiu crops in the county j ase said to be tine and without some I disaster, bids fair to make a fine yield. ion Now ryjjas*w ! Don't M it attack tKw* Prevent it. Put iu J* 'ure Regulator *%/[)(/%& ?able to resist disease. V// ^lo ' if. $2.50 jTl1VQ(fa e;, b. c. land, 8. 0. ?j l//5^ w brookland, s. c. ' 1 J !l?n?nn Ii3 j nuiuou )86S. ' ?f ?e You Buy. fS& ?h3 nbia, Sa C. |j|j Henry Smith ana James Wesley, wo youn^ white mill operatives at Satesburg, hired a horse and buggy rem a livery stable man in that town, md drove to Columbia and tried to ell the outfit. They were arrested by sheriff Miller and are now locked up in the Lexington jail. The three-year-oid son of Mr. and VIrs. Coley Long, who resides on the \ugusta road, was bitten by a nad dog on Saturday afternoon. The ?liild and the head of the dog were :aken to Columbia, and the dog was ?ronouuced mad. The child is undergoing medical treatment at the Pasteur Institute and is doing as well is could be expected. Our Magistrates. The following magistrates have been ippointed by Governor Blease for Lexington county: A. H. Blease of Batesonrg. This is a new district recently istablished Ioor Hayes, of Gilbert, rice E. H. Addy. T. L. Harman has 5een appointed magistrate at Lexington; John W. Crout, vice C. R. Rish it Pelion; Wallace E. Lorick, Irmo; W. W. Jefcoat, Swansea. The appointments of Magistrates Prick, Chapin, and Henry Buff, at STew Brookland, are temporarily held JP Lexington Meat Market K. Kyser, Prop. Lunch Room and Restaurant in the rear. Alfred J, Fox, REAL ESTATE AND IISHUICE t "TT* ~KjT T "PIT lO mA>.T _ O n I ?J?jj& xi\ VJ A VIM t ~ to. %J. Real Estate Bought and Sold. 160 acres in Congaree creek, includes Joe Shumpert's residence Must be sold quick. Good terms. 250 acres 5 miles from Leesville, timber, 2 rural routes, telephone, good school, near churcn. 216 acres 5 miles from Edmund, 20 acres open, 2 room dwelling, plenty water, good pasture. 105 acres 7 miles from Pelion , 7 miles from Gilbert, 4 room dwelling, a barn and stables, plenty water. 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. acres 3 miles west of Gaston, 0 acres open, 3 room dwelling, some pine timber, plenty oak. 40 acres one mile from Edmund 25 acres open land, 2 room dwelling. 270 acres; 3 miles from Pelion, 50 acres open land, dwelling, plenty water. Fine iand for Cotton and grain. 162 acres 5 miles from S'eed vtrtrt OS n 1 n Mrl rtr /-? \ lULuu., A,*/ duico upcii iaiiu? u w ci ling barn and Stables. 101 acres 1 mile from Edmund 35 acres open land, 2 room dwelling, plenty water. 150 acres 7 miles from Lexington, 50 acres in cultivation i) room dwelling. 2 barns tenanr house, blacksmith shoi good water cower, corn ant wheat i mill, cotton, gin and press, telephone. daily mail, neear good school and church. Easy terms. SURETY BONDS. TTT_:i? 11 J.. w rite ur uan iu see uie AT THE HOfftE N&TillKAL MM, Lex: a *ton, S. C. ?