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The Lexington Dispatch __________ Wednesday, July 9, 1913. i 1 r y Gt M. Harm ah, Editor and Publisher , 1 Entered at the Poet Office at Lexington, S. 0., as second class matter. ?? i CIRCULATION 2.300. . =======^==== No town can stand still. It mast . go forward or decline and it is np to yon to say which it will be. Posh Lexington. The sucpess and happiness of every citizen of any community lies in the interest he takes in that community and the good work he can do to assist in'its upbuilding. SEND US THE'NEWS. Many persons feel offended becanse their comings and goings or the visits of their friends are not mentioned while those of others are and they wonder why this is the case. We want to be impartial, but some escape mention. Kindly send us by phone, mail or otherwise any notice of a visitor at your home or in yoar section or any news of interest to the public. We welcome news items of general interest and by helping ns yon help yourselves. The success of your home paper depends upon the interesttaken in it by the patrons and the public to a certain degree. | THE NEW SKIRT. Have you seen, the latest ladies' transparent street gown?/ It is a shame, tho, no doubt, will be popular for the cnriousity gazers, and the eager damsel who desires to keep up with the fashions and who fancies the ". public eye. It is made of attractive material like taffeta and embroidered - with netting over the dress, made - with a slit to the it ft opened, showing stockings embroidered, ornamented with jewel trinkets fastened below the knee, This is "The Expose Toilette," -and a daisy gown sure enough, not ^ from Missouri" but from Paris. We --are prompted to suggest that the "modern turkey trotters" and bonnie bear huggers" adopt 'this costume, as ic is the most appropriate one we have noted. We respectfully leave this at the sanction and disposal of our good friend, Mr. Jesse Wingard, the dancing master. Handling Many Melons. Two and three train loads of perishable goods, mostly melons, are passing through Columbia each night via the Seaboard Air Line railway. These trains are of about forty cars each. Practically these entire trains are loaded with oanteloupes and watermelon. Most of them are at present coming from Georgia and Florida, though fifteen cars have been handled from Doints between Savannah and ?a' Columbia. About three cars have ?been handled from XJlmer. Allowing an average of 250 melons ~to the oar, 40 cars to the train, approximately 10,000 melons are passing throng here for the North each night. The Seaboard say that they expect to fcandle not less than 175 cars from the territory between Savannah and Columbia daring the melon season. Wlnthrop Examination. There were only three applicants present and stood the examination for entrance to Winthrop on last Friday. There are two reasons, no doubt, why a larger number failed to apply, one being the fact that the date of the examination was on a legal hol* iday, the glorious fourth, the other -reason because there is no vacant scaolaship from this county and those who stood the examination are only placed in line for a scholarship or entrance should a vacancy occur by reason of sickness or other cause. 'The following young ladies stood " the examination: Miss Murray Leslie, Chapin, S. C ; Miss Cora Hall, Bafces'burg, S. C.; Miss Neta Dowling, -Swansea, S. C. Died at Bennetsville. Bennettsville, July 5.?Edmond J. Gibson of Gibson, N. C.t died at a hotel here at 9 o'clock. He came to Bennettsville last night en route home 1 from Darlington where he had been attending the horse show. An attack *o? heart trouble was the cause of death. He is a man ox large means and large farming interests in this county. He has paid special attention to fine stock and oatfcle. He was fifty-four years old, a son of the late Noah Gibson, the founder of Gibson, N. C. He has a large family connection in this county and many friends. Mrs. Gibson is in the hospital at Asheville, N. C. Remember the Ladies' Schocl Improvement League will serve an old time chicken stew and ice cream on / .Friday evening, July 18th. Annual Settlement Oar proficient county aaditor, W. D. Dent, has been relieved of his annual burden of a settlement with the State Comptroller General. Mr. 0. W. Sawyer, chief clerk of the comptroller general, arrived on the early morning train Tuesday from the capital city and found the books in sach an excellent condition that very little time was consumed in effecting a settlement and he wa9 ready to return to Columbia on the next train. Clerk Sawyer stated that the books weie found to be accurately and very neatly kept and not varying a penny, which reflects great credit to Lexington county's officials. He was loud in ' TV-??. nn nn onriifrti* bis praise OI i*ir. usuu aa OU OUVAAWW | He also inspected the books of Treasurer E. L. Wingard and the office of Clerk of the County Board of Commissioners J. Brooks Wingard, while here and found them well kept in every respect. The people of Lexington county should feel proud of the record that its faithful officers have made. Call to Citizens. Whereas, an election ha3 been ordered for a dispensary or no dispensary for the sale of whiskey in Lexington county, and believing that a majority of the good people of the county are opposed to the returning of this great demoralizing agency to our county, we, the undersigned, do hereby call a meeting of the citizens of Lexington county in the Court House next Monday, July 14th, at 11 o'clock a. m. to ?M mu devise plans to avert tms em. j.uid call is vitally important and all citizens of the connty are urged to attend this meeting. J. E. Rushton, P. D. Risinger, J. E. Hendrix, Jas. J. Wingard, M. D. Harman, J. A. Balentine, E. E. Wingard, W. T. Quick. D. B. Rawl, Paul E. Black Dead. Mr. Paul E. Black, an old and respected citizen of the Hollow creek section, died at his home, about nine miles above Lexington, Sunday afternoon, after long and painful suffering. Mr. Black was 6? years of age and was a good, honest citizen and did service in the the war between the states. He leaves a wife wbo was. Miss ?usie Morgan, six children, Mrs. Tray is Hill, Miss Trannie Black, of Lexington, Mrs. Lula Hill, Greenwood. J. B. Black, of Cross Hill, W. W. Black, of Ninety-Six and L. E. Black, of C.-umbia. His remains were buried in Elmwood cemetary, Colombia, S. 0.,on Monday. The pall bearers were Scott Hendrix, Dr. S, E. Harman, R. C. Edwards, Legare fnglesby, W. J. Conway, 0. H. Suydam of Columbia, S. 0. Kitchen Burned. * The kitchen of Mr. Simpson Spires who lives in the vicinity of Edmunds was destroyed by fire May the 30th. The origin or the fire is unknown but supposedly the work of an incendiary. The contents of the kitchen were also lost entailing a loss of oyer $200, Petitions are being circulated asking for a contribution to help Mr. Spires in his misfortune. A collection will be taken up at Bethel church for this parpose on the 3rd Sunday, July the 20th, 1913. . Grand Jury Investigation. Messrs. I. Edwards and E. W. Shull, two of the grand jury investigating committee met on Tuesday in the office of Auditor Dent to witness the annual settlement between the auditor and comptroller general. Mr. R. L. | Lybrand, one of the grand jurors, was absent. This committee will in the near future make a thorough examinaj tion of all the offices, papers, etc., j when the records will be examined by an expert, reaching probably as far back as four or five years. Meeting Changed The regular meeting of the Board of I County Commissioners which was scheduled to take place on the first Monday was dispensed with. The meeting was held on the 23rd of June in order to get books, claims, etc., properly adjusted preparatory tor the settlement with the county auditor, so that his book9 might be in shape for the settlement with the Comptroller General. ? Board of Registration. The County Board of Registration was in session Monday and issued a number of certificates. Mr. Ollie Shealy being absent Messrs. L. WWise and M. P. George, transacted the regular routine business. For Sale. A valuable lot on upper Main street in Lexington, a fine location for a home. Anyone interested inquire at the Dispatch office. The Sick. Mrs. Mary Jane Roberts, the belov ed wife of Mr. George E. Roberts who lives at Providence has been quite sick for several days, but we are glad to announce that her condition is improved. Mrs. Roberts' numerous friends wish for her a speedy and perfect restoration to health. Mr. L. L. Lown a good woman who * ' - ^ A oirt W ^Al? r081Q6S OD rouie t una uccu oivq. iw* several days and we are sorry to note she is not any better. Mrs. M. D. Harman is slightly indisposed to the regret of her many friends, Mr. Jno. J. Fox who has been sick for several weeks we are glad to say is improving. Mrs. Emanuel Corley out on route 1 we are glad to note has improvedWe are glad to state the condition of Mr. Eugene Reeder, of Edmund, is improved. Dr. G. Frank Roberts was called to see Mrs. Travis Hill, of the Hollow Creek section, who is quite ill last night. Under tne skilful treatment of Dr. Frank Roberts, the little child of Mr. and Mrs. S. M. McCravy, of the Rocky Well section, is very much improved. D. R. Haltiwanger, deputy clerk of the court and well known throughout the State as a newspaper work is still confined to his bed suffering from a serious stomach trouble. Dr. G. Frank Roberts, the attending physician, however, says that his condition is satisfactory and expresses the nope that Mr. Haitiwanger will soon be ableto .be out, although it may be some time before he is able to resume his duties regularly. Designer. We have on our table the July number of The Designer, one of the leading fashion and family magazines published. If possible it surpassee previous issues, as it has beautiful paterns and designs of latest styles and the reading matter for the home is y ry interesting. The ladies smile when the time comes for the Designer to come ii their homes. It is published monthlj by Standard Fashion Company, 12-1( Vandam Street, N. Y., at 10 ceuts pej copy or 75 cents a year. Dangerous Corn. ''There is a large amount of cange rous corn meal being shipped int( this state at this time," said Ool. E Watson, state commissioner of agri culture, commerse and industries Monday while discussing t" 3 spoilec corn of the fag-end crop. Continuing he said: "It will be well to warn the peopl< of the State who are buying cori meal to insist on it being teste< before they make their purchase.'7 Sunday School Conven Hon of Lexington AssO' elation. The Sunday school convention o the Lexington Association will mee with King Groye church next Satur day and Sunday, the 13th and 13th o July. An interesting program has beei arranged and a large number of del egates are expected. The public i cordially invited to attend these ex ercises, Cinaer Crush. Thi9 delicious and refreshing drinl is made by boiling one tablespoonfu of crushed ginger (tied in a bag) ii one quart of water for fifteen minutes Add one cupful of sugar while hot and when cold add the juice of twi lemons. Serve in tumblers or glasses with crushed ice and an accompani ment of crackers or fancy cakes. Chicken Stew. The Ladies School Improvemenl League will serve old fashioned chick en stew and ice cream on the Oour House ground, evening of July 18th from 7 to 10 o'clock. Everyone i cordially invited to come and taki supper with them on that evening. Seasonable Seed Sugar drip sorghum seed for makinj molasses, early amber and orange cam ?/->>- \Tolanf i nQ or?f nnlr' I U1 AUUUVA) r?Jlvll I *11V MUU XX.gULUV^a4 wonder beans, all new crops, bulk seeds HARMON DRUG CO. .Barbecue at Pine Ridge. I will furnish a first class Barbecui with refreshments at Pine Ridge oi Saturday, August 9. Everybody i invited to come and have a good time 38 T. F. SHEALY. Mrs. Clementine Harrison, of Balti more, after spending two weeks pleas antly with her mother, Mrs. G. W Harman, left last week for Omaha Nebraska, to visit her sister, Mrs. Dr I Winterson of that citv. 1 NEWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA r Litest News of General Interest That Has Been Collected From Many Towns and Counties. Kingstree.?On July 1 rural routes St were astabltshed at the Kingstree of- . D"* flee whereby the postoffices of Benson ^ and Zeb have been discontinued. -g Columbia.?There are so many calls fc from all parts of the state for anti- ^ typboid fever bacterin that the state board of health finds the demand can- st not be met with the present limited Si laboratory equipment. 3* Greenwood.?Contractor York of a Raleigh, N. C., is here, ready to begin work on the $25,000 freight depot which the Seaboard Air Line is to j build on Maxwell avenue. The building will be of brick and will be a large ^ modern strucfturre. Landrum?R. G. Durham, the newly j appointed postmaster for Landrum, assumed the duties of the office July 1. Mr. Durham succeeds the retiring a postmaster, G. C. Page, who held the place for more than 12 years, and who is popular in the community. ^ Kingstree.?The office of superin- ^ tendent of education was turned over ^ by Mr. J. Graham McCullough to his successor, Mr. Raymond N. Speigner, who was elected over Mr. McCullough by one vote at the primary election ir August of last year. . (* Yorkville.?D. M. Benfield lost a v $350 mule from the effects of bloodpoisoning. The animal hurt itself G just above the eye on a nail. When t< it was noticsci mat xls ayv was amavo. closed by the swelling, anti-blooc* a poison serum was inserted, but the ^ ! mule died. ! Columbia.?Lieut. J. G. Boswell, U. r ! S. A., who was attached to the National Guard establishment in South Carolina, in the capacity of instruc- * tor-inspector, until detached recently f because of the controversy between the governor and the chief of the . division of militia affairs of the war ( . department, was ordered to Virginia g ^ Beach, Va., to inspect the Virginia 8 ' brigade, National Guard. , } Columbia.?Looking toward the provision of common Sunday school les- 1 } sons and literature for all Lutherans J in America, a committee composed of 3 the Rev. William Hoppe, D. D., of Sa- J i vannah, the Rev. H. A. McCullough . r and the Rev. Walter H. Greever, D. > D., of Columbia met in the Lutheran r Board of Publication building several days ago. Walterboro.?Huge S. Strickland who was elected last fall as superintendent of education for Colleton . county, took charge of the office on "? "V.a m/taado TXr TT XV J 1116 191 U1 O 111JT y UO OUO\/CgUO ? AAt I , Blask, who has made an efficient of fleer for eight years. Mr. Strickland is a young man of much energy and ability and w.ill give Colleton a strong, 1 i business-like administration. ? Greenville.?The board of trusteef of Chicora College adjourned recent5 ly and after a meeting of the execul tive committee it was announced that i no decision had yet been reached as to a new site for the college. The committee has appointed a sub-committee who will open negotiations with owners of five of the proposed . sites, with a view to calling a meeting of the committee later and making a decision as to the selection of f a new; site. t Greenwood.?At a meeting of the trustees of the Greenwood public f schools J. C. Martin of the Gray Owings school of Laurens county was a elected principal of the James Leslie grammar school. He has accepted Miss Olive Dobson of Gaffney, Miss Mamie Elise Bolton of Greenwood and Miss Mattie Plowden of Greenwood were elected teachers in the public schools. The trustees fixed September 15 as the date for the opening of j the next session. ( 1 Walterboro.?At a meeting of the 2 hoard of directors of the Colleton County Fair association, the date for the next county fair was set for No' vember 4-7, and plans were begun looking to a most successful fair. R. ' M. Jeffries was selected as secretary and treasurer to succeed W. W Smoak, who has moved to Madisonville, Ky. Many matters of importance to the fair were discussed, and the prospects now are for a most sue 3 cessful occasion. Darlington.?Prof. D. L. Lewis ast sumed the duties of superintendent of f education for Darlington county sev9 eral days ago. He succeeded Mr. e Thomas E. Stokes ,who held the office for the past two years. Mr. Stokes will he the private secretary of the Hon. William J. Ragsdale. j Jonesville.?The Jonesville District Interdenominational Sunday school* convention was held here several days 3 ago at the high school auditorium. A y very interesting program was carried out. J. M. Way of Spartanburg made a splendid talk on Sunday School work. Spartanburg.?In the primary election for postmaster at Jonesville. Oapt. 3 Scott, the incumbent, was selected. 2 Out of 400 votes cast Scott received 238, R. L. Kelly 149, W. C. Wbitlock 13. The primary was held at Senator Tillman's request. Greenville. ? The South Carolina Cotton Manufacturers' Association which adjourned its meeting at Lake Toxaway, N. C., placed itself on record as favoring legislation which would compel the attendance of children at ' the public schools. The association ai.:o went on record as favoring hu ::.are ' ' :rr '.r * \ ' . ........ n. .11 .rf _?? ) ? BASE BALL. J Batesburg Stars Win. Batesburg, July 4.?The Batesburg bars defeated the Graniteville team f the score ot' to 7. The feature ot L6 game was toe hitting of Mi U and elly. KeiJy, infiv.* tun sat bit, got ur singles and <11 two badger, [ills got one thr^o base hit ami three vo-base hits. This game o*kes thrt.e ,raight victories tor the Batesburg bars. Batterhs: Grainteville, Dunin and Bryant; Batesburg, Raybin nd Raybin. Red Sox, city league team, of Co imbia, went to Chapin July 4 for a ame of base ball and won the game to 1. The fielding of Hornsby, the" ,ex Sox third-sacker, was a feature of ie game. Batteries were: Red Sox, i-.onn.Vi on/1 Gino-lo- flVinnin M\ Shfifl.lv Houciu ~ j nd D. L. Shealy. Brookland Ramblers went over to 'elion July 4 and won a game of base al), 11 to 9. The features are said to ave been the pitching of Fowler and tie catching of Whittington. The Palmetto team, of Columbia, ros.ed bats with the Irene boys, who fere supported by several stars from ,exington, on the diamond at Saxe rotha and the home boys were vicorious by the score of 10 to 1, on Fri.ay, July 4. Batteries: Irene, Wood nd Wingard; Palmetto, Miller and ?hompsoD. TURNIP SEED, iuta Baga, Collard and other seeds or planting now. Plants. | labbage, Collard, Egg Plant, Pepper, i iareet Potato, J omato, Coleus, Chry unthemums, Salvia, etc. Flowers for i1! occasions. Dose Hill Greenhouses Phone 43. Columbia, *S. C. | it[a,iut\-1 | COLUMDIA S C ? rHE MOST COMPLETE LINE WE HAVE EVER SHOWN IN HARNESS, SADDLES, COLLARS, BRIDLES, ROBES, HORSE BLANKETS, ETC. We have a special home-made slip Harness for one-horse wagon at $5a00i A Set of Buggy Harness for $10.00. We buy Hides, Furs, Tallow, Beeswax and pay highest market prices. Wilse W. Martin, 1116-1118 Plain Street, COLUMBIA - S. 0. r Edwin G. Dreher INSIIRMF UiUUIlllllUU FIRE LIFE ACCIDENT AUTOMOBILE PLATE GLASS LIVE STOCK TORNADO HEALTH I represent only the strongest and best old line Companies and have special facilities for writing fire insurance on coun try property. If you want insurance of any kind write or call on me at Lexington, S C. C. E. Milt: REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE, . J Life. Casualty, Live Stock, Tornado, Hail Storm, Automobile and Fire Insurance. Some Real Bargains In Real Estate . I 310 acre plantation 1 1-2 miles of Lexington, clav subsoil, well watered, 75 acres opeu, balance oak and pine saw timber, 10 room house, all necessary out-buildings, Situated on the proposed trolley line. Easy terms. 100 acre farm, 2 miles of Lexington, m clay sub-soil, well watered, 40 acres m open, oak and pine timber, 5 room j dwelling, necessary out-buildings. At a bargain, easy terms 165 acres sand land, 1 1-2 miles o ^ Lexington, 50 acres open, owner will ^ cut the tract to suit the purchaser. ^ Must be sold at once at a sacrifice price. Easy terms. 10 acres just outside the incorporate , * *r i.? 4. ? ~ limits or juexiagton, ou tfAieueiuu ui Hendrix street, two tenant houses. Must be seen to be appreciated. 4 lots on Church street, Lexington, S. C., opposite new School Building. Dirt cheap for cash. > Write, Call, Come and See C. E. LEAPHART, ACT., Lexington, S. C. jorEdneyandBIadder'Eo'uLlcs^ FOLEY ^KTONEY ' nsff riu/o f0r Backache, fe;lH ' Rheumatism. (/F^LiY{^7p\ Kidneys Bladder. FOR SALE BY HARMON DRUG CO < AM MASTC? THE OPTICAL BUSINESS My motto is painstaking conscientious Optical service. I have one of the most completely equipped optical offices, in Columbia. Let me do your optical work and show yon how I 4 can serve you. Spectacles and ^ Eye-glasses repaired and lenses matched in 30 minutes. Three graduate opticians of many years experience to serve you and we can promise you the highest degree of accuracy, reliability and satisfaction in all cases entrusted to me. Come and see ns, we make no charge for our examination. A U Dorlrmon Ui III UGlRlliail ESTABLISHED 1879. 1418 MAIN STREET. COLUMBIA. S. O. Airepy THE JEWELER 1508 Main St., Columbia, S. C. REPAIRS WATCHES ' AND JEWELRY Makes Them Good as New MEDALS AND BADGES Manufactured in Our Own Shops for scnoois ana Other Purposes AVERY, The Jeweler 1508 Main St., Columbia, S, C ^