Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Loealiand Personal. Mr. ?ad T.gibb^weremnoog the visitors to Columbia.Saturday. Mr. W. M. Schwartz, of. Columbia, * spent Sunday here with his'mother. Mr. Julias Sharpe, of Edmonds, was a visitor here Monday. Mr. Gas Mathias one of Irmo's prominent citizens was in town Monday. Rev. P. D. Risinger spent Monday in Columbia. Mrs. Rosa Hook is visiting her sister Mrs. Lonnie Addy. Jl-i; -J < . Mr. M. G. Sarratt, of Greenville, S. in T>r\Txr unfK tVto T.ow4ncvf/\n T^icnft^/)h ! V f AO ?Vt? n*VU wuv AlVAAMg wu J-f Everybody is preparing an exhibit for the big county fair in October. Hon. J. Wm. Thurmond stopped over at Lexington last Thursday en route to Colombia. Mr. T, 0. Callison spent the 4th at home. We are sorry to learn that his mother is not well. Misses Delia Hartley and Q.oattlebaam, of Bafcesborg, are visiting at the home of Mr. A. L. Hartley. Mrs. J. J. Wrngard and little son, Barrinffer were among the v isitors to Colombia Tuesday. Miss Mattie Barrett spent a few days last week in Colombia with her sister, Mrs. Byan George. . Mrs. Minnie Meetze and daughter, Miss Annie Martha spent Saturday in Columbia. Miss Ada Williams spent Saturday with her annt, Mrs. Clapman in Brookland. Mr. Ellis Efird, son of Hon. D. F. Eflrd, was in town Monday on business and gave us a pleasant call. J, Mrs. D. A. Steel and daughter, Mi88 Bertha were among the visitors in town Saturday. ;X': k- ' Bliss Jodie Oaughman, of Colombia, after visiting her aunt, Mrs. Amanda Leaphart, returned home yesterday. Mrs. W D. Dent and little son, Woodrow Wilson are visiting relatives in and around Columbia. Miss Bessie Clapman, of Brookland, spent Sunday afternoon with Mies Ada Wiiliams. Miss Essie Efird has returned home after an extended visit to her sister, Mrs.Robert Bowie at Greenville S. C. Mr. Joe Epting a substantial farmer and clever man of the Dutch Fork was * in town Monday'on business. Miss Sallie Whitworth, of Bookman, 8. 0? has been visiting her friend Miss _ KizieR George. -Mr. R. N. Senn, one of the best men in the Hebron section was in town Monday. Mr. J .ID. Shockley, of Columbia, is Visiting his son, Mr. G. B. Shockley, and family. Dr. E. P.^Perrick, Mrs. Derrick and little son, Homer, left yesterday for Glenn Springs for a month. * Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McOartha, and children spent a few days last week at Pomaria, with Mr. and Mrs. J. A. . Felker. Messrs. Wilburn Harrell, Emil Sylyan and Willie Seegers, of Columbia, was the gue9t of Mr. Lewis Roof Friday. Mrs. W. Alonzo Kyzer and children of Oak Hill, Fla., is on a visit to her father, Mr. Pickens Kyzer and other relatives. # Mr. and Mrs. Karl Oswald, and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel J. Leaphart motored over to Columbia Satuday night and taken in the moving pictures at the opera house. Miss Ellen Hendrix has returned to her home on route 2, after keeping house for Mr. and Mrs. Samuel B. George while they were in the mountains. Misses Glennie Stone and Ida Dew of Brookland, spent last week Mrs. J. D.Porter out from Lexington. They 9 were the gaest of Mrs. Runhton Satur- j day. Miss Mary Ballentine a student of Summerland College and who's home is on Lexington route 2, spent a few days this week with Mrs. E. G. Wingard. Mrs. H. E. Shealy and W. C. Whitworth, of Columbia, and Mrs. D. D. Garvin, of Wagenar, have returned to their homes after spending the 4th with their mother, Mrs. D. L, George i of near here. Mr. Charlie Bouknight, a clever and industrious fellow of the Hebron section was here Monday morning. He reports good crops around Hebron, tho little dry. Dr. Sam|Harman, of Colombia, and his wife yisited the Doctor's aunt, Mrs. George Rpberta who was quite sick, bat we are pleased to say is mach better. Mr. Jas. W. Shealy, one the goverment farm demonstrators for Lexington county passed through our town Satnrday. He reports things cleverly good but needed rain. Judge Drafts has a few more marriatr^s licenses left. For the month of ,Tu y nod the remainder of the year ih price to "register" is only $1,00 C. O. D. i v. .i.. . B??B??? Mr. D. D. Smith, young and pleasant as in the days gone by, was here Mon day. Mr. T. F. Shealy's barbecue will b< Saturday, Angust 9th instead July 26 Take notice and prepare to enj -?y i good dinner on that day. Dont forget Lonnie Harman's cue on the 4th Saturday the 26. You are promised a good dinner and a nice time at the Steel bridge. Mr. Thomas L. Harmon is snperin tendent of the county fair, and it goes without saying that it will be a recorc breaker this year. Mr. Farmer, get that exhibit ic order for the Lexington county fair which promises to be the greatest is its history this year. Southern railway's depot at Edgefield was burned on the morning of July 4. The building was totally destoyed. Dr. Drafts * Car "diman and sister, Miss Isola, of Columbia, motored over to Lexington Sunday afternoon and were the guest of Miss May Boozer. Mr. R. B. Barr, one of the best men and prominent citizens of the Selwood section was in town Monday. His brother-in-law, Mr. Ollie Dreher, a clever younsr man came over with him and made us a pleasant call. It was in deed a pleasure for Mrs. G. M. Harman and Miss Lilla Smith to spend Tuesday, by special invitation with the Misses Stuarts. There kindness and nnfonnded hospitable can never be forgotten. Mr. Jacob Roberts, the wide-awake stock dealer of Chapin was here Monday. He paid our town a visit after seeing his mother, Mrs. George Roberts who has been ill. Jake is whole-soul fellow. The hardware store of B. E. Williams. Swansea, was robbed on the night of the 4th and some guns and pocket knives were taken. The robhpisi pnt.prftd fchfl fitnra hv hrftakincr nnh a pane of glass in a back window. Mr. J. H. Laird, a very clever gentleman, wbo is one of the faithful rnral carriers ont from Pelion, was here Tuesday and called to see as. He is stately and handsome in appearance and his heart and sonl is without any donot of corresponding size with his statne. . Messr D. B. Rawl and M. L. 'Tyler had a little onting on the 4th at George's pond and among the visitors and those that were there with them Mr. and Mrs. J, A. Whitton, of Batesburg, Mrs. Tyler, of Augusta, Mrs. D. B. Rawl and children, Mrs. Tyler and little daughter, Mrs. Sarah Shuler and Frank W. Shealy. Among those who attended the automobile races in Columbia Friday were Messrs Dr. E. P. Derrick, W. D. Dent, Sam Long, N. P. Shipp, Robert Earle, Lucius Bickley, Tommie Henj? - n v. tit: ?a ho. urut rr<tu& n iugaiu auu uiauuo ucuman. Messrs Fred Craps, B. A. Barre and son, of Gilbert, stopped over in Lexington on their return from the auto races in Columbia. Those gentlemen are some of UEcle Sam's rural route boys and as clever and efficient carriers a9 any on the road. Dr. Rice Harmon left this morning for Glenn Springs to attend the Pharmaceutical Association which meets Vioro fViio TvocV TIo Tirill rpmain LUVii VJ u vva* xxv TV xxx * there till the latter part of the week for a necessitated rest and relaxation. Mr. D. E. George after spending a few days with his mother, Mrs. D. L. George, of this place, has returned to his home in Atlanta, Ga. He was accompanied home by his mother. While away Mrs. George will also visit her other sons, Dalton of Cullman and Logan of ClantOD, Alabama. Miss Annie Lou Hudson an attract ive young lady of Springfield, after a weeks visit to Miss Annie Lou Taylor returned home yesterday. She was accompanied as far a9 Columbia with Misses Annie Lou Taylor and Lilla Rhodeu. FOR SALE?A large refrigerator in good condition, suitable for store or - i - i. - 1 . m nome use, ior saib ai a oargaiu. ine refrigerator will hold a large block of ice and store considerablo bottled goods, milk, butter, meats, and thelike. Apply at Dispatch office. Examinations for State * Scholarships. J. E. Swearingen, State superintendent of education, announces that competitive examinations for the award of State scholarships in Clemson college and in the Uniyersity of South Carolina August 11. In the normal department of the university there are sixteen scholarships to be filled. At Clemson 71 four-year scholarships and 51 short course agricultural scholarships exist in 32 counties and vacancies for one-year scholarships exist in each of the 44 counties. From each of the seven congressional districts there is a one-year agricultural scholarship to be filled. Lexington county lias two vacant four-year scholarships. * s Negro Lynched. Pensacola, Fla., July 7?Forcrin inally assaulting the six-year-ol } daughter of a farmer living near Boi ifay, Fla., an unknown negro we 1 lynched at Milton, 20 miles east c here early this morning. Shortly af1 > er the crime was committed late yet ? terday the negro was captured an > the sheriff made desperate efforts t land his prisoner in jail at Pensacolt After lodging the negro in jails c j two different counties, the sheriff al I tempted to reach Pensacola by trait The mob stopped the train at Milfco: and took possession of the prisoner. As Milton is 100 miles from th ' scene of the negro's crime, the lynch 1 ing was postponed five hours until; mob from Bonifay arrived. The ne * gro was then strung up to a telegrapl polo and his body riddled with bullets The body was left hanging. Th yictim is at the point of death. Letters Uncalled For Li9t of letters remaining uncalle< for in this office for the week endinj July, 7, 1913. Ladies.?Mrs. Sarah Davis, Mary Edmond. Fry, Mrs.B. 0. Gantt, Mrs Lillie Walker, Mrs. lcola Walker. Gentlemen.?Buttler, Mr. Louis Benjamin, Mr. William. Humphrey Mr. Johnson Thompson, Mr. E. W Oarlo3e, Tillds. Wiletze, Mr. L. 0. These letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office July, 21, 1913, i; not called for before. In calling foi the above nlease sav "Advertised' ' - x y ?? * ? giving date of list. S. J. Leaphart, Postmaster. Blue Ridge Conference Missionary Movement. A meeting was recently held neai Black Mountain, N. 0. These meetings are held particularly for the instruction of church leaders. The missionary education movement may be considered a clearing house of educational departments ol the mission boards in the United States and Canada. The managers of this movement are secretaries of mission boards working in co-operation. In this way the mission boards and churches may be closely correlated with the wishes, plans and objects ol the mission boards. There were six normal study classes, one on each of the following subjects: nkina QrtnfVi Amovino MorinA Tmi. VUIUO) UWUIMA AUiUJLAVU) lUilgration, Upward Path and a class foi men only. The call of the world was ably taught by Dr. E. 0. Cronk oi Columbia. A number of the leading men representing the seyeral denominations of the Southern States made able addresses on the work of theii respective churches. The one on Sat nrday evening was made by Dr. J. H, Harms, president of Nowberry Col lege, on the subject, Christ. One of the special interesting fea tures of the conference was the literature exhibit arranged by Mrs. E. C Cronk of Columbia. Competitive Examination There will be held Friday, July 11 at Lexington court house by Supt. ol Education H. L. Harman a competi tive examination for three vacani scholarships at Clemson, one 1-yea: scholarship and two 4-year scholar ships from this county. There is alsc a vacancy from this county at tin College of Charleston, a 4-year scholar sbio, and the examination will be held on the same day, July 11th. W( hope there will be a large number 01 applications for these scholarships Young men now is your opportunity NOSCDY SPARED Kidney Troubles Attack Lex ington Men and Women, Old and Young. Kidney ills seize young and old. Often come with litue warning. Children suffer in their early yearsCan't control the kidnev secretions Girls are languid, nervous, suffer pain Women worry, can't do daily work Men have lame and aching hacks. If you have any form of kidney ill You must reach the cause?the kid neys. Doan's Kidney Pills are for weal kidneysHave brought relief to Lexingtoi people, Lexington testimony proves it. Mrs. Myrtle Harling, Factory Hill Leixngton, S. C., says: "I can highl; recommend Doan's Kidney Pills, fo I have observed the good results tha have followed their U9e. One of m; family had kidney and bladder troubl and his back ached intensely. Hi used Doan's Kidney Pills and the; gave him immediate relief. We di not think there is a better kidne; medicine to be had." For sale by all dealers. Price 5< cents. Fostor-Milburn Co., Buffalo New York, 90I0 agents for the Unite< States. Remember the p?me?Doan's?an< take 110 other. -7 adv. Edisto River Project. i- Orangeburg, July 5 ?A mass meet- , d ing was held at the Court House this i- morning in the interest ot the Edisto is River project. The meeting was well >f attended and every one seemed ready t- to do his part in the matter, j. Mr. W. L. Glover, who has had d charge of the matter at this end and j o who has been devoting much time and i. energy to securing data concerning >f the project, presided, t- Among the public speakers was i. Hon. A. P. Lever. Representative q from the 7th district, was present and made a stirring address. Mr. Lever , e asked that a delegation as large as pos- J [. sible be secured to go to Washington J a and appear with him before the rivers and harbors committees of Congress, h He stated that he had utmost confii, dence in the project, and that if the e visit of himself and the delegation to the rivers and harbor committee failed to have a reversing effect on the re- t cent unfavorable report of Major jl"Dwell, he intended making a strong J i fight on the floor of Congress. i ] ? ] > Mrs. Seany Whltaker Expires. I Our esteemed friend, Mrs. Seany ( ? Whitaker has passed away. She was a.i_ _ f f rr _ T-rvi a _ * n tne wire or nenry wmtaaer ana daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William ^ 3 Wise. She passed over the great be- J ^ yond June 14th and was buried on the * 15th at Sandy Run Lutheran church. Her funeral service was conducted by her pastor, Key. Mr. Livingston. Mrs. Whitaker was a faithful member of her church, She is survived by k her husband, mother and father, one sister and five brothers. She leaves a host of relatives and friends. May ? God comfort the bereft ones. The entire family has oar heartfelt . sympathy. A Friend. >' STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA f County of Lexington. By Geo. S. Drafts Esq., Probate Judge. 1 Whereas, Harris Roten mado suit to me to grant him letters c .min' igtration of the estate of and ehvCts of Annie L. Roten; These are, therefore, to cits and admonish all and singular the kindred I and creditors of the said Annie f L. Roten, deceased, that they be and appear before me,, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Lexington, C. H., 8. O., on 23 day of 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. 1 Given under my hand, this 8th day f of July, A. D. 1913. GEO. S. DRAFTS, (L. S.) Probate Judge, Lexington Co., S. 0. Published on the 9th day of July, > 1913, in the Lexington Dispatch two weeks. 37. SUMMERLAND COLLEGE FOR WOMEN. i Next session begins Sept. 16, 1913. Offers a liberal education under positive Christian influences. Expenses _ n . T J 11- i.? Tfc very moderate. iaeai locauon. rtooms famished with everything needed; I bed, dresser, washstand, chairs, rags, linen, electric light9, steam heat, hot f and cold water. . For catalogue and further informat tion address P. E. MONROE, Pres., ^ Batesburg-Leesville, S. C. j THE LEXINGTON" COUNTY ? DENTIST. 3 To My Friends: r ; This will inform von that I am again a f in ray office and wish to say that X will so you will know jast what you will have to pay. - I do no Dental Work for NOTHING and want the cash when it i9 delivered. I work on STRICTLY ethical princi- | pies and guarantee satisfaction, as I have alwavs done, if my work does not do a9 recommended and if you s don't come to see me about it, it is your fanlt. DR. G. R. HARDING ^ 3404 Main Street, Columbia, S. C. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Lexington. By Geo. S. Drafts. Esq., Probate Judge, t Whereas G. W. Jacobs made suit r ^ to me, to grant him letters of adminr istration of the estate of and effects ' t of J. D. Jacobs, with will annexed; These are therefore to cite and ad' monish all and singular the kindred a -1 l!i _ ? A. 1 ! J T T\ ? ana crean-ors 01 uie saiu ?j. u. 0 Jacobs, deceased, that they be and Y appear before me, in the Court of Probare, to be held at Lexington 0. 0 H., S. C., on 23 day July, 1913, next, Y after publication herpo*", at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any g they have, why the said administration should not be granted. Given under my hand, this 8th day 1 of July, Anno Domini, 1913. * GEO. S. DRAFTS, (L.S.) , Probate Judge Lexington county. S.C. . Published en the 9th day July, 1913. I in I.Cxi >gt n D pmP'-h > w^eks. 37 ! i State T Total charge Abatements Nulla bona executions 1911 In hands of sheriff 1912 Paid State Treasurer Balance due State COUNTY T Total charges Abatements Nulla bona executions 1911 [n hands of sheriff 1912 Paid county warrants Cash on hand SCHOOL T Total charges Abatements NTulla bona execution 1911 n hands of sheriff 1912 *aid school warrants 'ash on hand The above is based on a total he settlement sheets show a total cas une 30, 1913, of $66,732.96. Takfi Hare flf I WI1V VUI V VI Your Teeth. They are one of the most valuable possessions. Good teeth mean good health and appearance. I can make your teeth sound without causing you any pain. See me today. EXAMIXATK I Fillings in Geld, Silver < Platinum and Porcelain 50c to $1.00 No charge for painless extration Baltimore De: PAINLESS DE 1329 1-2 Main Street, Over Lady attendant Open daily day 10 to 3. Reference: Our lumbia. We are here to stay Mr. Roberts Injured. Mr. J. Sol Roberts, one of our oldest ,nd most respected men met with a b< lainfnl nnrndpnfc last", nifrht; On urisinor I ?* ** -WW-? ?-o ??nc ,nd moving aronnd the honse after tii etiring in the darkness of the night dr aisjudged his location and fell off the cc iackporch, breaking an arm and other- { es rise bruised himself. Mr. Roberts ^as j ac iven medical attention by Dr. G. ar ^rank Roberts and at last accounts ra9 resting well. Mr. Sol Roberts is ne of the best citizens of our county, assessing every quality that makes ? p good men. We hope for him a apid restoration to his usual health | nd condition. _ " N Barbecue C< Bi We will furnish a first class Barbecue ^ pith refreshments at Hilton,S. C., on v he 19th of July, 1913. Everybody uvited to come and have a good time. ? J. H. & W. A. McCARTHA. I x 1 ft I. WARRANTED FOR ALL TIME. If you Twrofcnsc the NEW HOME you will * 1 . . ... -...j lave a life asset a 11 hi ^rice you pay. *'iu \> m lot have au endless chain of repairs. F^F=^ Quality N O Considered If you want a sewing machine, writ* to? It latest catalogue before you purchase. le New Home Sewing fectrae Co.. Orange, f.'ass. FOR SALE AT SCOTT HENDRIX'S FURNITURE STORE. j | I axes $ 34,180.14 73.60 95.42 200.65 369.67 33,810.47 33,408.66 401.81 AXES. 142,358.81 1 7QQ fif? -I J I V V vv 149.36 902.89 2,85 [.88 139,506.93 87,788,85 51,718.08 'AXES. 67,678.08 391.33 354.58 529.41 ' 1,275.32 66,402.76 51,789.69 _14,613.07 4..^vroku ~r onx o 1 T IO.A.UU1C piUpCJLtV Ul $U)000,OX I ;h 011 hand at the close of books OUR PATENT SUCTION TEETH Will Not Slip or Drop. $5.00 fet DNS FREE Grold Crowns and Bridge Work $3, $4 and $5 when other work is done. ntal Parlor NTISTRY Stork's Grocery Store. 8 a. m. to 8. p. m.: Sunwork and Bank of Cor BOTTLED DRINKS. I am now making and delivej ing )ttled drinks in all the popular Ivors and several well tnnwn rtv es. Having a new plant and all inks being bottled uncb>r saniiu-y mditions, lam prepared to -up:> y :cellent drinks. I solicit your patr??.i:e, promising you prompt deliv y id the best the market affords M. D. HAR\IA\T. Lexington, tt./J. ?UB-MY-TIS^I Will cure your Rheumatism* euralgia, Headaches, v Cramp/, olic, Sprains, Bruises, Cuts an 1 urns, Old Sores, Stings of Insect tc. Antiseptic Anodyne, used inrnally and externally / Price 25c ; =gg THE TAYLOR DRUG CO. 1520 MAIN STREET COLUMBIA, S. C. Invite You To calljwhen in Colum1_* A/T_ _ J.1 _ ] _ oia. iviaKe mis muueui drug store your headquarters whether you : r buy or not. We want to know you. Everything here that is to be found in an up-to-date drug establishment. The Taylor Drug Co 1520 Main St. a COLUMBIA, [S.CAR. M . ... -