Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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qff i s=ssb : ~v lMed in Texas. We learn through relatives living is Lexington of the death of Mr. Eltor Harman, the eon- of Mr. Daniel 0. Barman, a iormer resident of thic county, but sow living at Cross Hill, S- 0. Elton moved to Texas abonl three years ago where he had an oldei brother, "Dodd" Harman, engaged ^ in business. .The remains were intered at the place of hisdeath, Shiro, Texas, A Brookland Enterprise. * The People's Mercantile compare ?of Brookland in Lexington county has V been chartered with a capital stock ol $1,000. The officers are: D. R. Webb, president; O. E. Jones, vice president; E, L. Bryant, secretary, Alvah Dew, treasurer. No Shake Up. The reported shake up of officials and others connected with the State Hospital for the Insane did not ma< terialize at the meeting of the Board of Regents held Tuesday at the hospital. The board has no jurisdiction Q*"*'- Ba'ftrtftnlr ?n^ hie TVlfiirinn ^ UTCi ouyu. wauvv\<a u.u r>..vvu was not considered. Most of the old officers and assistants were re-elected. Vrf . PROCLAMATION. State of South Carolina, / County of Lexington. \ WHEREAS, a petition has beer filed with me, from which it appears that 2073 electors residing in Lexington county have signed the same, praying for an election upon the question oi "Dispensary'* or 4iNo Dispensary" in Lexington county, in accordance with an Act passed by the General Assembly of this State at its 1912 session, ^ AND WHEREAS, under the said act 1 am appointed to investigate and report whether or not the petitioners constitute one-tnird of the qualified electors of said connty, AND WHEREAS, after a fall and careful investigation I am led to be^ - ? ? ? Wy\? nrAnM 1\A A W A UtJVD lUAV 1/11 la JiUUlUQi FVIUU uo WUW third of the qualified electors of Lexington county, - JffOW, THEREFORE, I, C. E. Oorley, Supervisor of the county of Lexington, in the State of South Carolina, " by virtue of the power conferred upon me by the Act of the Gener 1 Assembly of this State at its 1912 session, do hereby order, 1. Tout an election be held in Lexington county on the third Tuesday in August, (the 19th day) 1913, upon the qttoatfou of "DBpensasy'' or "No DisV. v pensary" and at the said election the qualified electors within the county shall vote upon the question, those favoring the Lftppensary shall vote "For sale of Alcoholic -Liquors and Beverages," and those opposed, "Against the sale of Alcoholic Liquors and Boxing*!-'' 2. That the Commissioners of State and County Elections of Lexington county do make, all necessary arrangement* for holding said election at the polling places now established by law in said county, and do all other things necessary and required of them by lair for the holding and conduct of said election; 3. That said election shall be held J and conducted nnder the same rales v and regulations that are provided for bylaw for regular and general elections in this state; that the managers of said election shall make a written return of the number of votes cast for and against the Dispensary and together with the ballot box, ballots and poll lists, the same shall be turned <w over to the Commissioners of Elections for Lexington county as required by law; That said Commissioners of Elections shall in accordance with the law, tabulate the votes and declare the result of said election and make proper returns thereof as required by law, to the Governor of the State and to the of Qt.afo slan filo r>nnioo of UVVAViCUJ VI VWMVVJ M?wv UIV W|/1VU v* the aame in the office of Clerk of Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions for Lexington County. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Supervisor to be affixed ^ at Lexington, S. C., this the 30th day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and thirteen, *"* and in the one hundred and shirty ^ aeventh year of the Sovereignty and Independence of the United States of America. C. E. CORLEY, Co. Sap. Lex. Co., S. C. By the Saperyi9or: J. BROOKS WINGARD, * Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners. BARBECUE. We will furnish our animal B?.rbecue with refreshments at Gilbert, S. C., on -Tnlv 4-th. 1Q13. We are going to furnish the largest and best cue ever given at -Gilbert. There will be a number ot prominent speakers present. Music by a well known Bind. Every'?oly in^ yited, good order wiil be maintained. There will be plenty to feed the crowd. The meats will be prepared by the well known cuist Preston Taylor. TAYLOR.& HALLMAX. Jane 4?1 mo. Swansea News. > The young folks of town eDjoyed a i moonlight picnic at the lake on last Monday evening given in honor of the i visiting young ladies. Mr. and Mrs. , P. M. Oliver chaperoned the party. Mrs J. P. Coats has returned after r spending several days in Columbia. I Mr. Birdie Reynolds of Cedar Springs [ institute is at home for the vacation , months. Mt9. W. Rodgers, of Jacksonville is yisiting relatives here Messrs Hodges, of Baymond, wire gnests of Lewis 6. Rast this week. P Mrs. E. H Haigler, of Cameron, is visiting Mr9. C. Q. Riley. Miai Otaaa Olivpr aceoniDftnied her ' cousin, Miss Olive Lorick, to her home ' in Oolnmbia Sunday for several weeks visit. A. H. Brooker, Cordele, Ga., W. L. Brooker, of Florence, and W. T. Brook( er. Jr., of Oolnmbia, were here with ( the home folks la9t week. Miss Nettie Oraps was a visitor in , Columbia Thursday. Miss Ruth Simpson and W. Brooker Aan ennn/^tnff WCot TXTltVl OlUiy^UU OX C vut^ II vuu If their grandfather, Dr. W. T. Brooker. I Miss Helen Wannamaker has gone for several weeks' stay with her brother, W. H. Wannamaker. L. C. Backer and C. R. Backer, of Charleston and Florence, respactiyely are with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Backer. L Miss Zelle Loadholt, of Fairfax, 1 spent last week-end with Miss Blanch l Biinnlran Mr. and Mrs. T. 0. Setzler were visitors to relatives in Columbia this 1 week. 1 Mrs. S. J. Fertick is at home again after spending several days in Colum' bia. Mrs. Lizzie Durham, of Berlin is the guest of Mrs. W. B. Haigler. .L. D. Coibitt left Sunday night for 1 Knoxville, Tenn., where he wilt take a 9ix weeks' oourse in the summer school at the University of Tennessee. Sidnev Smith and mother, Mrs. Clara Smith, have been recent visitors to relatives in Woodford. Misses Alline, Ruth and Lizzie Oliver, Olive Lorick and L. O. Rasfc attended the Sunday school picnic at Andrews chapel last week. PROCLAMATION. State of South Carolina 1 Executive ChamberJ WHEREAS information . has been reraivad at this Denartment that an Atrocious Murder was committed iu the county of Lexington on or abont the 28th day of June, 1913, upon the bodies of John D. Jacobs, Mrs. John D. Jacobs, Miss Ellie Jacobs, Leslie Jacobs, Hugh Jacobs and Oren Jacobs by party or parties unknown and that the said party or parties unknown have fled from justioe. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Cole L. Blease, ' Governor of the State of +* nt tf *-- i xi x x ooucn uaroima, in oraer wnai justice may be done and the majesty of the law vindioated, do hereby offer a reward of Five Hundred Dollars for the apprehension, delivery and conviction of the 9aid party or parties onknown to the Sheriff of Lexington County, at Lexington, 5. C. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State to be affixed, SEAL, at Columbia, this first day of July, A. D., 1913, and in the 137th year of the Independence of the United States of America. OOLE L. BLEASE, Governor. By the Governor: R. M. McCOWN, Secretary of State. t Sam Dukes, the negro who killed policeman Barwick, of Pinewood, was electrocuted at penitentiary Tuesday. Best Way to Spend Vacation Communicate with Mrs. L. I. Kaminer, City Hotel, Columbia, S, C.. about the McFariand Tour, taking in these places: Atlanta, Knoxville, Cincinnati, Detroit, Buffalo, Niagara 1 Falls, Toronto Canada, Albany, N.Y., New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Atlantic City, Washington, Baltimore and to Savannah by boat. Five fine \ ' steamships. This is decidedly the most delightful of all Tours. Mrs. Kaminer has been on three such trips and can reccommend highly. Send her ?5.00 at once and let her make reservation for you in her party of twenty. She guarantees perfect satisfaction in every way on the entire trip and looks after those who need assistance. { Fishing tackle of every ! kind can be found at Harman j Bazaar. [Stops Falling Hair Hall's Hair Renewer certainly stops falling hair. No donbt about it whatever. You will surely be satisfied. NOW HEH FRIENDS HARDLY KNOW HER! ? 1 But This Does Not Bother Mrs, Burton, Under the Circumstances. Houston, Texas.?In an interesting ? letter from this city, Mrs. S. C. Burton D - ? ? . ilf iLS^f. !A Zjm . writes as IOHOW5 ; l nun* 11 u> my uui/ 11 to tell you what your medicine, Cardui, I the woman's tonic, has done for me. D I was down sick with womanly trouble, and my mother advised several different treatments, but they didn't seem to do me any good. I lingered along for three j, or four months, and for three weeks. J t - * ? t _ f was in bed, so sick i couiani rear ioi r any one to walk across the floor. j My husband advised me to try Cardui, the woman's tonic. I have taken two bottles of Cardui, am feeling fine, gained 15 pounds and do all of my housework. Friends hardly know me, I am so well." If you suffer from any of the ailments SO common to women, don't allow the trouble to become chronic.' Begin taking * Cardui to-day. It is purely vegetable, ( its ingredients acting in a gentle, natural d way on the weakened womanly constitution. You run no risk in trying Cardui. It has been helping weak women back to health and strength for more than 50 ' Ax -It J t^? years, it win neip you. hi an ueaiers. 8 Write to: Chattanooga Medicine Co., Ladies' f Advisory Dept., Chattanooga, Tenn., for Social Instructions on your case and 64-page book, ' Home J treatment for Women." sent in plain wrapper. E69-B S Notice. I have jusfc received a car of Columbus and Sterling Wagons. Come one, come all and let me figure with you ^ on Wagons, Mowers, Rake?, Disc Harrows, Cultivators, Hay Presses, and other things of like nature. t Price and term9 to please. a J. W. Roof, Pelion, SC. = STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA OouDty of Lexington. By Geo. S. Drafts, Esq , Probate Judge, e Whereas, H. J. Arebart made suit to 1< me to grant him Letters of Administration of the Estate of and effects ^ of A. D. Arebart, deceased. These are therefore to cite ard ad- 1 monish nil and singular the kindred and creditors of the said A D. Arehart deceased, that they be and appear, before hip, in lhe court of Probate, to a be held at Lexington 0. H , S. C., on the 11th day of July, 1913, next, 0 after publication' hereof at 11 o'clock p *? ~ if onr ?? Ill LUC iui'cuuwu uu ouun 1/OUDVi it UUJ 41 they have, why the said Administra- q tion should not he granted. Given under my Hand this 20th day of June, Anno Domini 1913. GEO. S. DRAFTS (L. S.) Probate Judge Lexington Oo., S. C, Pablished on the 25th day of Jane, 1913, in the Lexington Dispatch two weeks. 35 . STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Lexington. By Geo. S. Drafts, Esq., Probate Judge. Whereas Mrs. Sallie E. Harman made suit to me, to grant her- letters of administration of the estate of and effects of J. D. B. Harman, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred -1 j;i iU. ?T Tk T> ana creuiiiors ui we s<nu o u. *->. Harman, deceased, that they be and appear before me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Lexington 0. H., S. C , on 7th day July, 1913, next, after publication hereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said administration should not be granted. Given under my hand, this 21st day of June, Anno Domini, 1913. GEO. S. DRAFTS, (L.S.) Probate Judge Lexington county, S.C. Published on the 26th day June,1913, in the Lexington D 9patch 2 weeks 35 RUB-MY-TISM Will cure your Rheumatism Neuralgia, Headaches,!# Cramps, - i!- o n . a i^onc, sprains, cruises, i^urs ana Bums, Old Sores, Stings of Insects Etc.' Antiseptic Anodyne, used in* l.ernally and externally*Price 25a 1 mwm v ? WARRANTED FOR ALL TIME. If you purchase the E W HOME you will t.....? t li/? r?ri/?P vnll li::V.f 'id. Will Ucl V v; il iiiu j. . act have an endless chain of repairs. Qual'ty ^ ^>nS^ere^ I If you want a sewing machine, write To': "ar latest catalogue before you purchase. la New Home Sewing Wne Co., Oiaene, Mass. FOR SALE AT SCOTT HENDRIX'S FURNITURE STORE. i Married. At the Lutheran parsonage on Saturday evening, June 28, 1913, Mrs. tfetue KyziT and Mr. Reuben Harinan, >jth of Lexington, wee married by lev. P. D. Risinger. Little Fellows Drown. Lawrence, Mass., June 30.?A narow wooden walk leading over 15 feet * .. c I water to the municipal hath house 1 q the Merrimac river today gave way 1 nder the stamping feet of a crowd of 1 inpatient boys and at least 11 of the 1 ittle fellows were drowned. There aay be more bodies in the 9tream. 1 . 1 Notice. * Lexington County Union will hold . ts 2nd quarterly meeting with Piney Voods Local Saturday, July 12th, 1913 : )elegate8 going by nil please notify i. B. Frick, Little Mountain, S. C. T. H. Shull* Secretary. June 30, 1913. Barbecue. I will furnish a first class barbecue rith refreshments at the Steel Bridge Wyse's old ferry) on the 4th Saturday in July, the 26th. 33. LONNIE W. HARMON. Barbecue. We will fur!sh a first-class Barbecue ,nd refreshments at J. B. Sox's old nmnna harhArmp ornnnd nn Safcnrdav. I uly 19, 1913. There will be music and peaking. Come and enjoy the day. 37 pd. J. B.SOX & SONS Barbecue at Swansea. ( We will furnish a first class Barbe 1 mh refreshments at Swansea, S. C., ?n July 4th. Will serve a good din- ' ler, and provide music for dancing. ^ good time promised to all who .ttend. Smith & Gantt. i 2w35 Dental Notice I will be at Chapin Wednesday of aeh week, and at Peak Thursday foiDWing. Offices hours 8 A. M. to 5 P. M. DR. TOOLE. 623 1-2 Main St. Colombia, S. C. We Guarantee Satisfaction. Place your orders for Job Printing t the Dispatch office. We do all kinds f commercial printing besides we are repared to print anything from a visitog card to a wedding invitation, fcnality the highest, prices the lowest THE DISPATCH OFFICE. Alfred J. Fox, I REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE LEXINGTON, - 8, C. Keal Estate Bought and Sold. . 35 acres 5 miles north of Lexington'on the Cherokee road, 30 acres open, 2 room house, well watered. One lot on Main Street, Lex ington, dwelling, barn, deep [ well. Three large vacant lots on Main Street, Lexington. 250 acres on Black creek, 6 aniles from Steadman enough pine timber to cut 500,000 feet of lumber, juniper, oak, hickory and dogwood in abundance. 63>? acres miles from Shutnperts, Plenty running water, some pine timber, plenty oak. 1000 acres 4 miles from Edmund on Congaree creek Dwelling and Tenant Houses, Fine Water Power, Pine Timber. 250 acres 5 miles from Lee9ville, timber, 2 rural routes, telephone, ^good school, near church. o oro: S milpQ frnm "Kr? mund, 20 acres open, 2 room I dwelling, plenty water, good pasture. 105 acres 7 mile9 from Pelion ? 7 milt-- from Gilbert, 4 room dw^'iing, a barn and stables, i plenty water. I 140 acres two miles south of ' Barr, 6 miles from Lexington, 30 open, 50 acres pine timber, 6 room dwelling, a barn and sta- J bles. plenty running water. 023^ acres 3 miles west of Gas^(l n/i.no 9 rnnm dnroli. ivjjj, if loics vpcn, u A win unu*< I ing, some pine timber, plenty oak. j 270 acres: 3 miles from Pelion, 50 acres open land, dwelling, plenty water. Fine land for Cotton and erain. 162 acres 5 miles from S*-pedman, 25 acres open land, dwel- I ling barn and Stables. 101 acres 1 mile from Edmund i 35 acres open land, 2 room dwel- j ling, plenty water. * ! 150 acres 7 miles from Lexing- j ton, 50 acres in cultivation 0 room dwelling. 2 barns tenant I hojho, blacksmith shop good j j ?"?* vim 'Or nnrn TTrhPH.t, I I W Cfcl<^X L'JU j V.WA" I | mill, cotton, gin and press, tele- j phone, daily maii, near good i 1 school and church. | ' Easy terms. SURETY BONDS. WW I Write or call to see me j THE HOUSE INATIOHAL BANK, j, Lex. agton, S. C. j: LACK Of CORE Will RUIN Save It Wii Aside-from combing it when they ;hink necessary many people gi\e no ittention whatever to their hair. Then vhen the hair begins to fall oi. it lever occors to them that their trouble s the result of personal carelessness. An occasional application of Newiro's Herpicide will not only prevent oss of hair but permits a luxuriant jrowth. Hair losses are attributable ;o dandruff and the germ that causes t. The results following tne intelliWe will Majestii With w See us before you some other range fcee ours to be as j et affords. Terms Enterprise Hart W. J. McCARI Take Care 0 Your Teeth. They are one of the most valm possessions. Good teeth mean & health and appearance. I can ir your teeth sonnd without causing any pain. See me today. EXAMINA1 Fillings in Gold, Silver Platinum and Porcelain KHn Fn 1 flfl vvv uv v No charge for painless extral \ Baltimore I .f A1.N LJliSS 1329 1*2 Main Street, Ov Lady attendant Open da day 10 to 3. Reference: ( lumbia. We are here to s I Columbia l | Manufacl I MANUFAC V Sash, Doors and Bi | Pine, Cypre A ? tiff f Flooring, uemny, vrea Door and Wii A full line of Reach's Base Ball Goods, consisting of bats, balls, gloves mitts, etc. HARMON DRUG CO. JfJOSl Bill HI th Herpicide gent U89 of Merpicide are frequently of a surprising nature. It removes the 9cale-like accumulations, leaving the scalp clean and free of dirt and thus allowing the hair to grow unhampered by dandruff.. Newbro's Herpicide in 50c and |1.0# 9izes is sold and guaranteed to do all that is claimed. If you are not satis, fled your money will be refunded. Applications may be obtained at good barber shops. adv. Harmon Drug Co. Special Agents. sell the : Rmr /are for 5.00 i pay $79.00 for ^TT A 1 A wi?? W tJ WiJJL gUctl ctJJ. good as the marki can be arranged. Iware Company rHA. Manager. ?| fOUR PATENT 1 SUCTION TEETH I S WQ J^^^^^^W?Wj_?gJ|flK *A^^E&AiflQ9'i^ able ^BmM^ "* $5.00 SET IONS FREE Gold Crowns and Bridge Work $3, $4 and $5 fcion when other work is done. )ental Parlor DENTISTRY er Stork's Grocery Store. lily 8 a. m. to 8. p. m.; Sun)ur work and Bank of Co>t-y. .limner hud i uring Go. J TURERS OF 1 ind, Interior Finish, I ss and Oak. 1 therboarding, Moulding, 5 irinw Frames. m. WANTED?To buy every pound of i Beeswax in the county. Highest price paid for large or small lots. Rice B. Harmon. i