Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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=????? Local and Personal. Misa Dodie Corley is in Columbia ^Tttiting ber Mint, Mrs. L. I. Rammer, Miss Sadie Raysor, of St. Matthews is visiting Miss Annie Martha Meetze Mrs. Ellen Corley is slightly im proved after several week's of illness Mr. Frank Raysor, of St. Matthews is the guest of Mr. Julian Meetze. ? Ex-Sonator D. M. Crosson was ii town Monday. . Mrs. T. R. Keisler was a visitor t< -vJOiumoia Tuesday. Mr. Kinsler Roof spent Sunday ii Columbia. Hon. D. F. Efird has purchased i new Ford touring car. Mr. Chas. A. Geiger spent one da] last week in Columbia. Miss Zulienne Mitchell, of Leesville is visiting Mr. Scott Hendrix. Mrs. Lonnie W. Harman anddaugh ter, Miss Wilhemenia, of Chapin, wer< visitors h9re Friday. Mr. S. D. B. Lever, one of Ohapin'j pioneer planters, was in town Friday k[ , and gave us a pleasant call. A large and well selected stock fronc which to select dry goods and dress goods at Caughman-Kaminer Co. Mr. Jesse Roland,, a substantial farmer 01 ronte 4, was a city visiroi Friday. Dr. Rice B. Harmon has returned from the meeting of the Pharmacuetical Association at Glenn Springs. Mr. L. D. Cullum, Batesbnrg's clever and leading merchant, is at Glenn Springs for his health. Mr. R. ft. Senn, one of oar best citizens, living in the Hebron section, m , w&s here Monday. W ' When in Columbia be sore and call , on Wm. Piatt & Son and see the latest things in fashionable millinery. Mr. Panl J. Was sinsrer. a nrominent business man of Brookland, was in town Monday. Mr. L. S. Trofcti, the popular and efficient cashier of the Bank of Brookland, was in town Monday. At his palatial country home at Edmund, Senator Sharpe entertained a 1 number of his friends Sunday. Messrs. Henry Hailman and Fred Craps, two of Gilbert's substantial citizens, were in our town Thursday. WANTED?A few bushels of seed pees, any variety, will accept them on subscription. THE DISPATCH. JUfls wua f ans, or uommDia, nas been visiting her uncle, Mr. James * W. Oorley. , Mr. A. J. Fox, cashier of the Home National Bank, spent Sunday at the late of Palms. r v. _ Miss Pearl Clark left Sunday morning for Winthrop college to visit friends. Miss Annie Lou Barman spent the day pleasantly at the Isle of Palms / Sunday. Misses Lilla and Lela May Sawyer, of Wards, are visiting Misses May and Annie Lou Taylor. Caughman-Kaminer Co. is the be3t place to get groceries and plantation supplies. Miss Cieve Moyer, of Johnson, is visiting her grand mother, Mrs. Mollie Wilson, and friends here. , Mr. W. E. Corley, an industrious farmer and good citizen, who resides Pon route 1 out from LexiDgton, was in town Monday. For shoes, hats, dre6S goods, notions and everything carried in stock in an up-to-date dry goods store call on Win. Piatt & Son when you go to Columbia, r' * Mrs. L. I. Kaminer and son, John, mortored over Saturday afternoon from Columbia and spent some time with her relatives and many friends. Mr. J. D. Shockley returned to his hom9 in Columbia Sunday after a week's visit with his son, Mr. G. B. Shockley. Miss Iceoline Harman left Sunday morning for Columbia where she will spend seyeral days with friends and relatives. For freshest and highest grade family groceries and country produce at moderate prices go to Andrew J. Mathias. Dr. E. C. Ridgell and Prof. Seawell, of Batesburg, attended the prohibition meeting in the court house here Monday. Mr. and Mrs. H, S. Sease and children, of Gilbert route 2, were visitors in town oaturaay anu ptuu uo a picas* ant call while here. Mr. Jake Rawl, of Colombia, came over Saturday and spent Sunday ?gtfc his parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. I. Raw! in Hollow creek section. & Mr. Addie Steel, one of the be si men in the county, and progressive farmer of Lexington route 5, was ir town Thursday. Don't forget that Oaughman-Kaminer Co. is the place to get best values in boy's and men's ready-made clothing. Mr. Henry Steel, of Ethan, an al] tound, straight and honest man, was in our midst Wednesday, He is always in a jjood humor and if he ba3 any troubles you never know it. Prescriptions filled accurately and promptly at Hudgins' Drug Store, Columbia. Mr. Lonnie W. Harmon expects sev' era! prominent speakers at his 'cue on July 26th. The construction work is under way on the residence of Mr, Rhude Roberts on Church street. The best place in Columbia to get 1 sporting goods is at Habenight-McDowell Co. 3 Mrs. John J. Taylor i9 very much improved after a few day9 of illness. 1 Lexington team crossed bats with Saxe-Gotha nine on last Saturday on a. fhp diamond of the latter at Irene and lost to a score of 4 to 3. y Mr. and Mrs. Frank George and little daughter, Ruth, are visiting, relatives in Atlanta, Ga., Washington and other points North. Mr. George's substitute is carrying the mail while he is away, Later news has it that they 3 . have returned. Miss Ruth Long, the attractive 3 daughter of Mr. J. J. Long, of Holr low Creek section, and a student of Summerland college, was a visitor in t town Wednesday. 5 Miss Eula Rawl, the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rawl, has I returned home from Cedar Springs school to spend vacation with her parents. [ Wm. Piatt & Son, the well known dry goods firm, of Columbia, extends an invitation to their Lexington friends to call and inspect the r large new stock which is offered at greatly reduced prices. Mr. I. Y. Wessinger, living on Lexington route 2, was here Monday and did not forget the printers. He is a prominent planter and we are always glad to extend him the glad handshake. Mis9 Anna Brown, who has been visiting Mrs. John J. Taylor, has returned to her home in North Carolina. Miss Brown formerly lived here and is quite popular among Lexington people. She returns every summer to visit her many friends. FOR SALE?A large refrigerator in good condition, saitable for store or home use, for sale at a bargain. Tne refrigerator will hold a large block of ice and store considerable bottled goods, milk, butter, meats, and thelike. Apply at Dispatch office. Misses Veda Barre, Gladys Brown, Mary SasanRoof and Messrs. Norman Geiger, Julius and George Sharpe mortored down to Edmund Sunday evening and spent the afternoon at the hospitable home of Julius Sharpe. Mr. Emanuel Corley, from out on route 1, one of Lexington's oldest citizens, was seen here today. "Uncle Emanuel," as he is familiarly known by many relatives and friends, has already lived to a ripe old age and all hope that his usual good health may be prolonged, and carry him through many summers to come. A crowd of young folks enjoyed an outing at George's pona iasc Wednesday and indulged in games, fishing and boat riding. Those who were among the party were: Mrs. E. G. Wingard and Mrs. E. B. Roof; Misses Mary Susan Roof, Christine Roof, Carrie May Wingard, Hattie Lee Wingard and Mary Ballentine; Messrs. Rev. Parks, Eugene Hook, of Columbia, Norman Geiger and George David Roof. ? Masonic Meeting. A regular communication of Pomaria Lodge, No, 151 A. F. & A. M.t will convene in the Masonic Hall at Peak, S, C., Saturday, July 12th, at 6 o'clock p. m. M. M. Degree will be conferred. Visitors welcome. Fraternally, Jno. 0. Swygert, Worshipful Master. Executive Committee. The executive committee representing the anti-dispensary advocates is hereby called to meet at the Court House on Monday, July 21, at 11 o'clock. P. D. Risenger, pres. Tkos. M. Seawell, sec. I Mexico City,?Forty women resi' dents, most of them of the better class, have committed suicide in the city of Durango since its occupation last week by the rebels after a long siege, according to a private letter received here i from that city today. Th? Freach "Imipt." i In many parts of my country, . France, a "bratot" is a sort of a fruit cake, sometimes a ptaun pudding, over which a plentiful Quantity of nun or 1 oognao la poured* tken est afire, thus \ affording great Joy to those around t the table, writes a correspondent? t- The immediate result is the>berntsg of the whiskers of those who hare ' whiskers and get too near the dish, > than the partaking of the cake, which l lasrss in the mouth a not altogether pleasant taste of cake, nun, sulphur from the abominable French matches ( used to light the thing, and s general sensation of baring swallowed a burnt whisky bottle cork. 1 am aware uzai my cr-jcnpuon ui s I "brulot" is far from being as poetical ; as that of the picture of a bowl made of an orange peel and flaming aesthetically like the urn of the Vestals. It is true, nevertheless. Swansea Items. Last week the Swansea school die trict held an election for two tmsteei under a special act of 1904, giving th< voters and patrons the right to elec six trustees, for the term of thre< years. Two of these go out each yea: and their successors are elected bv ar election ordered and controlled by the existing board of trustees. The term of J. C. Reynolds and D. J. Knotts ex pired and these gentlemen have servet as trustees since 1907, aEd declinet reelectiou W. H. Witt and James H. Haigler were selected to fill these va eancies. At a meeting held on 6tl instant this new board selected Mr. R L. Lybrand as chairman to succeec Ool. D. J. Knotts and Jas H. Haigler as clerk to succeed L. P. Griffith, wh( have held these responsible position: since 1904, An electrician from Columbia is - in stalling a dynamo for Mr. H. N. Sharp It will light his store and run his elec trie fans. The Baptist church is arranging t< build a new house in the near future The Baptist congregation is putting ir a new lighting plant. Mr9. Lilla Smith, who has managed the Swansea hotel for several years, has moved out on account of her health and the hotel has gone under control of Mrs. Gertrude Gantt. The severe warm spell has been replaced by a much more pleasant wave of weather. The crops are keeping along very nicely, lower blades of corn in places have yellowed and a ouauv uaa viugvu v* vui vviu fields. Quite a number of fair visitors have been in our town of recent days and more are expected by friends here, and sevoral of our native folks have gone in search of quiet. Mrs. Martha Lown Passes Mrs. Martha Lown, wife of Mr. Luther L. Lown, a prominent farmer residing in the vicinity of St. Davids Lutheran church, near Arthurs, died 4at her home yesterday morning at 8 o'clock after an illness of two months. Mrs. Lown (was born July 14, 1856, and died July 15, 1913, hence she was 57 years of age. Mrs. Lown was a daughter of the late Capt. Levi Gunter, and enjoyed a large and well known relationship here in the county. In early life she was united with the Lutheran Church, and was a consecrated member of St. Davids Lutheran church at the time of her death. She was one of the best women of modern time. Of her it could truly be said that "in her there was no gile." Mrs. Lown is survived by her husband and the following children, all of whom are grown: Messrs. Levi Lown, Alonzo Lown, Prank Lown, Walter Lown and Artis Lown, Misses Agnes, Bessie, Lizzie and Susie Lown. Six grandchildren also survive. The interment will be in the cemetery at St. David's church this morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. Mr. Livingston conducting the services. Dncfmqrf/rtnc' iilnnfinrw 1 Ui9Ulia>3(Vii9 The president of the South Carolina Association of Postmasters ha9 authorized me to advise all postmasters in Lexington county that he will be glad to have every one of you meet wit^ the Association at Glenn Springs July 22nd and 23rd. Representatives from the Postoffice Department will be present to address you and help you on all matters pertaining to the postal seryice. Come and bring all the hard questions that j perplex you. S, J Leaphart. NOBODY SPARED Kidney Troubles Attack Lexington Men and Women, /VI 1 ? TT uia ana x oung. Kidney ills seize young and old. Often come with little warning. Children suffer in their early years? Oan't control the kidney secretions. Girls are languid, nervous, suffer pain. Women worry, can't do dail^ work. Men have lame and aching backs. If you have any form of kidney ills You mu9t reach the cause?the kidneys. Doan's Kidney Pills are for weai kidneysHave brought relief to Lexingtor people, Lexington testimony proves it. Mrs. Myrtle Harling, Factory Hill Leixngton, S. C., says: "I can highlj recommend Doan's Kidney Pills, fo] ? * I have observed the good results thai nave roiiowea weir use. une 01 mj family had kidney and bladder trouble and his back ached intensely. H< used Doan's Kidney Pills and the} gave him immediate relief. We dc not think there is a better kidne} j: | meuituue lu ijo Jiau. For sale by all dealers. Price 5( cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo New York, 9ole agents for the Unitec States. Remember the name?Dcan'9?anc | take no other. 27 adv. i It Is Easier To Save The Hair You Have I Than to Grow New 3 The tendency to put off until tomorr row what we should do today accounts ! for most of the hald heads we see in 3 the front row. s Newbro's Herpicide stops falling hair . and prevents baldness. The dandruff j is destroyed by its use and a condition \ of health maintained in the hair and scalp. Nearly everyone has hair troubles of 1 some description which Herpicide will ^ rv,? ). : i.:i ? 1 ? CUiACUli. JL/iJU t Willi) UUUli 111 IS lUU idle. I If is conceded to be the standard hair remedy and is recommended and ap} plied by all the best hair dressers and 3 barber?. Newbro'e Herpicide in 50e and $1.00 sizes is guaranteed to do ail that is claimed. If vou are not satisfied your . mouey will he refunded. adv. Harmon Drug Co. Special Agents. Gaston Happenings. The crops are looking bad in this section of the county on account of the dry weather. ' Those present; enjoyed a fine sermon J at Sandy Ron Baptist church by the pastor. Rev. J, F. McGill, Sundoy the 13th. Miss Lottie Shunk, of Jacksonville, _ Fla., has been visiting in Gaston | recently. Miss Ethel Corley, of Lexington, has been visiting Misses Girlie and Vashti Sightler, of route 2. Mifs Adelle Fallaw was a guest of j I ' her sister, Mr9. E E. Martin, of i Gaston. Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Spires and family visited Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Sightler Sunday. Mr- A. R. Sightler, the famous fruit grower, i9 still hauling fruit. When Arch fails on fruit there is no use to look elsewhere. Mrs. Mary Rast, of Swansea, visited her son, John Rast, Sunday. Mr. Earl P. Corley visited Mr. A. R. Sightler. *?? TT I 11 f1i_1.il l.il. J M-iss vasnu Digiimer yisiceu aer nncle, Mr. Lemuel Hall, of Brookland. Bev. J. F. McGill dined with Mr. J Jackson Mack Sunday. J. A. H., come again, yonr letter was fine, almost as good as mine. "Two Silver Bells," come again. We are always glad to hear from you. j U NO MEE. | The Bazaar has opened up a soda fountain and drinks of all kinds are served there. SUMMEBLAND COLLEGE FOB WOMEN. Next session begins Sept. 16, 1913. Offers a liberal education under positive Christian influences. Expenses ? T J _ _ i i x! r> very moderate, laeai location. rtuums furnished with everything needed; bed, dresser, washstand, chairs, rugs, lineD, electric lights, steam heat, hot and cold water. For catalogue and further information address P. E. MONROE, Pres., Batesburg-Leesville, S. C. THE LEXINGTON COUNTY DENTIST. To My Friends: This will inform you that I am again in rov office and wish to say that I will ^j ^ o y o u r i or wnat ^ 90 you will kDow just what you will have to pav. I do no Dental Work for NOTHING and want the cash when it i9 delivered. I work on STRICTLY ethical principles and guarantee satisfaction, as I have alwav9 done, if my work does not do as recommended and if you don't come to see me about it, it is your fault. ; DR. G.R.HARDING 3404 Main Street, Columbia, S. C. : Ridgewood cars pass the office every 15 minutes. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Lexington. By Geo. S. Drafts, Esq., Probate Judge. Whereas G. W. Jacobs made suit 7 to roe, to grant -him letters of adrninr istration of the estate of and effects b of J. D. Jacobs, with will annexed; These are therefore to cite and ad7 monish all and singular the kindred J and creditors of the said J. D. i Jacobs, deceased, that they be and r appear before me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Lexington 0. } H., S. 0., on 23 day July, 1913, next, : after publication hereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to 9how cause, if any j they have, why the said administration should not be granted. ? Given under my hand, this SLh day 1 of July, Anno Domini, 1913. GEO. S. DRAFTS, (L.S.) . Probate Judge Lexington county, S.O. Published on the 9th day July, 1913, T) ?pat?h 2 weeks. 37 r Wo< ? Turni] 8 I \ * jf All kinds of] 1 Early and win j| Yellow and Whi S Kentucky Wonder, Valenti ? Amber Cane and R Garden Se6d of e I HARMON DRl ^ LEXINGTON, SOI ItTu A... ft/ I I (MB UBIB Ul Your Teeth. They are one of the most valuab possessions. Good teeth mean go< health and appearance. I can ma your teeth sound without causing y< any pain. See me today. EXAM1NAT] . Fillings in Gold, Silver Platinum and Porcelain 50c to $1.00 | No charge for painless extratic Baltimore Di PAINLESS D 1329 1-2 Main Street, Ove: Lady attendant. Open dail day 10 to 3. Reference: Oi lumbia. We are here to sb Barbecue We will furnish a first class Barbecue with refreshments at Hilton,S. C., on the 19th of July, 1913. Everybody invited to come and have a good time. J. H. & W. A. McCARTHA. RUB-MY-TISM Will cure your Rheumatism Neuralgia, Headaches, * Cramps, Colic, Sprains, Bruises, Cuts and Burns, Old Sores, Stings of Insects Etc. Antiseptic Anodyne, used infernally and externally/ Price 25c. Rev. Sox, from Gibsonville, N. C., was a visitor in town Friday and paid onr Gffice a call. m ? mat ? or mm =nuiviL WARRANTED FOR ALL TIME. If you pn-fJ>a?<>the2fEW HOME you will bave a life asset at the price you pay.*nd will not have an endless chain of repairs. ^0O8^ere^ If you want a sewing machine, write ror *ir latest catalogue before you purchase. Is New Home Sews? Macirae Co., Orange, Mass. ' FOR SALE AT ; SCOTT HENDRIX'S FURNITURE STORE. j I >d9s ^ C x*o]c? I p Seed J :0V I / m b: J ' I* ' ne and Cornfield Beans, & Sorghum Seed, 1 very description. JG COMPANY I ITH CAROLINA. M I I???^?????? \ OUR PATENT SUCTION TEETH Will Not Slip or Drop. mJBHT; w Bf " $5.00 SET [ONS FREE Gold Crowns and Bridge Work $3, $4 and $5 >n when other work is doijc-. Bntal Parlor ENTISTRY r Stork's Grocery Store. ly 8 a. m. to 8. p. m.; Sunlr work and Bank of Co BOTTLED DRINKS. I am now making and delivering bottled drinks in all the popular flavors and several well known specialties. Having a new plant ard all drinks being bottled under sani ary conditions, I am prepared to cnpply excellent drinks. I solicit your patronage, promising yon prompt delivery and the best the market affords. M. D. HARM AN. Lexington, S. C. Fresh bread always found at Harraan Bazaar. ff *3 THE TAYLOR DRUG CO. 1520 MAIN STREET COLUMBIA, S. C. Invite You To callTwhen in Colum* 9 bia. Make this modern drug store your headquarters whether you buy or not. We want to Irnnw vnn Fvprvthinor " J ~ -J B here that is to be found in an up-to-date drug establishment. Tho Taulnr Rmn fn \ 11IU 1UJ1U1 UIUIJ uu 1520 Main St. COLUMBIA, IS. CAR. g,