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George Baxter, Captured Lexington, S. 0., Oct. IS.?George Baxter, a desperate negro who escaped from thA Lexington county chaingang four years ago last February, waB captured in Wilmington, N. 0., by Sheriff Sim J. Miller on Saturday, after a search of more thanfonryaars. Baxter had served bnt one month of a three-year sentence for larceny of live stock, he having been convicted | of having stolen two cow9 from the pasture of a Lexington county farmer. Pp| Baxter, along with three other negroes ' made a dash for liberty while the |? chaingang was located in the Dutch ?: - Fork, aud made a successful get-a-way. Two of the other three have been capV tured, and with the capture of Baxter, leaves only one of the four at large. Sheriff Miller caught Baxter in less ||p than thirty minutes after landing in the North Carolina city, the oceffir having previously located his man. Baxter is one of the most desperate men with which the county has had to - it.* deal 10 many years, rreviuus lu uio i trial he made a fierce attack on Sheriff Miller in an effort to escape jail, but the Sheriff's wonderful presence of ? - ' - mind and absolute strength subdued the prisoner. "I am sho" glad to get back, boss," said Baxter yesterday afternoon as he alighted from the sheriff's automobile, **I have not seen a bit of pleasure nor peace of mind since I left, and I'm going to be good from this on. I was ~ looking for Sheriff Miller every minute. for I knew that* he was on my trail and would eatob me sooner or later. I just decided that I would not try to hide further, and when I saw the Sheriff in Wilmington on Saturday ; I was the happiest mail ill town." Baxter was carried back to the chaitgang in the Dntob Fork to-day. Ton can't dodge the Malaria germ while yonr liver is torpid. It makes yon an easy mark for the disease. SIMMON'S RED Z LIVER REGULATOR is tne best- protection. It puts the liver in sound, healthy condition and purifies the stomach and bowels. Price, large package, $1.00; small size 25a. Sold by All Druggists. adv. G overnur Ble&se is still emphatic in his declaration that he will not sign any more bonds or have anything to v do with the matter of bonds until after the next general assembly has taken some action. Quick Help to Backache and Rheumatism The man or jroman who wants quick ' help from backache and rheumatism, will find it In Foley Kidney Pills. They aofc so quickly; and ^with such good off sot that wenk,lnactiTel'kidnejs that do not keep the blood clean and free of Imparities, are toned op and etrengthend to healthy vigorous action. Good results follow their nse promptly. Harmon Drug Store, adv. Messrs. Carl Counts. H. P. Williams, Bllis Bfird and Norman Wessinger ?rant. tn fVklnmhia WAdnAodmv to ran. resent. Newberry college at the annual conference of the Young Men's Christian associations.?Herald and Hews. Henry A. Johnston, a business man of L'Anse, Mich., writes: "Foryears Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for ooaghs and colds has been our family medicine. We give it to our children, who like it on acconnt of its pleasant taste. It is a safe cure for coughs and colds." It contains no opiates. At Harmon Drag Co. adv. Senator ?. D. Smith said a few days ago in Colombia that be expected /to be re-eleoted to the United States Senate next year. Farm for Sale. I will offer for sale to the highest bidder before the court house door aftAr tViA IaotaI half-a are over nn the first Monday in November next my place miles from New Brookland near the AuguBta road. Said place contain8 26j^ acres, well watered, suitable for track or cotton. Terms: one-half cash, In 12 months with mortgage of the premises sold; purchaser to pay for papers with leave to pay all ca6h. A. HARPER SHULL. Will sell at private sale if any one cleiires to buy before then. 52. Unclaimed Letters. Tiist of letters remaining uncalled for in this office for week euding Oct. 13/1913: I Ladies?Mrs. Anna Wy?e, Miss Stella Kyzer, Mrs. Winchester, Miss Rebecker Wallace, ; Mrs. J. M. Williams, Gentlemen?Mr. Martial Barrs, v ^ Mr. W. A. Frost, D. K. Cecil, These- letters will be sent to the J Dead Letter office Oct. 27, 1913, if , not called for before. lu calling for the above, please say "advertised/' giving date oi list. ^ S. J. Leapheart, P. M. y Reel-Callison. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Reel, of Edgefield, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Margaret Elizabeth, to Mr. T. Cleveland Callison, of Lexington, the marriage to take place in December. No announcement in recent years will call-forth more sincere and genuine congratulations. Mr. Callison is the junior member of the Lexington law firm of Messrs. Thurmond, Timmerruan & Callison, and, since coming to Lexington two years ago, by his gentlemanly manner and christian bearing has endeared himseif to every one with whom he has come in contact. He is a graduate of the University of South Carolina, and is a young lawyer of rare ability, having but few equals as an advocate, and bc-ing a wise and careful counsellor. He has { many friends throughout the State : who will learn of his approaching marriage with keen interest and pleasure. I Miss Reel is one of the most talent- j ed and oh arming }Toung women of , ! Edgefield, and is equally as popular as \ the intended bride-groom. All Lex- | ington, in advance of the happy event, 1 extend to these popular young people most cordial good wishes. ; . , D. R. H. DECIDE YOURSELF I The~ Opportunity l is \ Here, backed by Lexington Testimony. Don't take our word for it.. Doh't depend on a stranger'9 statement. Read Lexington endorsement. Read the statements of Lexington citizens. And decide for yourself. Here i9 one case of it: George B. Lee, Factory Hill, Lexington, S. 0., says: "I still think highly or uoan's Kianey mis ana confirm all I said in their praise some years ago. ' I suffered from attacks of kidney complaint for many years. Doan's Kidney Pills, which I procured from the Kanfmann Drug Co., were the first remedy that helped me. I shall always recommend them when I have an opportunity. 1 "When Your Back is Lame?Remember the Name." Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy?ask distinctly for Doan's Kidney Pills, the same that Mr. Lee had?the remedy backed by home testimony. 50c all stores. Foster-Milburn Co., Props., Buffalo, N. Y. adv. 51 Petitions are being circnlated in Colombia asking for an election on issuing bonds in the sum of $500,000, to pat in a new system of water works. Notice of Registration. The registration books of the town of Lexington will be opened in th tore of Oaughman-Kaminer Co. August 1st , 1913, and remain open ninety days. Every person desiring to vote in the mnnicipal election will be required to prodnce his registration certificate at the polls the day of the election. H. N. Kaminer, Clerk. Notice of Sale. On Saturday, October, 18 1913, I will sell to the highest bidder for cash at the late residence of John M. Bickley, deceased, near Pinny Wooa9 church, the following personal property to-wit: One good mars, one-horse wagon, one buggy (in good order), corn, fodder, lot of seed oats, straw, farming tools, household and kitchen furniture. Also remnant of mercnandise. Sale to start promtly at 10 A. M. W. J. BALLENTINE, Agent, for Mrs. Blckley. Oct. 6, 1913. Chapin, S. C. 50 Trespass Notice. All persons are hereby warned not to hunt or otherwise trespass upon our land or lands. Any and all persons who disregard this notice will be dealt with according to the extreme limit of the law. 53 Mrs. M. F. Shumpert. Rev. S. P. Shumpert. Lexington, S. C,, R. F. D. 3. STATE OF SOUT1I CAROLINA, County of Lexington. By Geo. S. Drafts, Esq., Probate Judge, i Wl,n?>no T \iril1lOm Roooo I suit to rue, to grant him letters of administration of the estate of and effects of Li Ilia M Chavis. These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said Lillia M. Chavis, deceased, that they be and appear before me, in the Court of Proba*e, to be held at Lexington C. H., S. C , on 23rd day Oct., 1913, next, after publication hereof, at 11 o'clock in ine rorenoon, to snow eauMt?. u any they have, why the said administration should not be granted. Given under my haud, this 7ch day of Oct., Anno Domini, 1913. GEO. S. DRAFTS, (L.S.) Probate Judge Lexington county,S. C. Published on the 8th day of Oct., L913, in the Lexington Dispatch two 1 peeks. 50 j !' Advice to the Aged. Age brings infirmities, such as sfng' sfish bowels, weak kidneys and Madder and TORPID LIVER. Tutt'sPills have a specific effect on these organs, stimulating the bowels, causing them to perform their natural functions as in youth and IMPARTING VIGOR ? to the kidneys, bladder and LIVER, They are adapted to old and young. Notice of Primary Election for the Town of Lexington. Pursuant to authority given us in cer: tain resolutions adopted by Mass Meeting of the Democratic Voters of the Town of Lexington on Monday evening, October the 6ih, 1913, we as the executive committee of the Democratic Party of the Town of Lexington, hereby give notice that the first primary for tho Tinrnosfi ot nominatine1 \;igvv*v? *v* ? ^ x' ?" r*""" n a Mayor and six Wardens for the Town of Lexington will be held on Saturday, October the 18th, 1913. The election will be held in the Town Hall. Tbe polls will open at 8 A. M. and close at 4 P. M. Managers of election, John M. Caughman, Sam Long and Joe Sox. T. C. Callison, Secretary. 34 YEARS EXPERIENCE in repairing watches, jewelry, silverware, engraving, etc., is a guarantee that you will get your work don j right if you bring it to rae. My price as low as consistent^with good work. A fall line of diamonds, watches and jewelry always on hand whbh I can sell lower than [others, as my place is conducted at a low expense cost. ! B. H. Berkman JEWELER AND OPTICIAN ESTABLISHED 1879. 1418 MAIN STREET. COLUMBIA, S. C. Alfred J. Fox, I REM. ESTATE KID ilSDBAIGE LEXINGTON, - S. C. Beal Estate Boaght and Sold. 86 aores 5 miles north of Lexington on the Cherokee road,{30 acres open, 2 room honse, well ^ watered. "V One lot on Main Street, Lexington, .dwelling, .barn, deep well. Three large vacant lota^on Main Street, Lexington. 250 acres on Black creek, 6 miles from Steadman enough pine timber to cut 500,000 feet oi lumuer, jumper, oaa, muaory<|and dogwood in ^abundance. 63>? acres fTl^Smiles from Shumperts, Plenty running water, some pine t timber, plenty oak. 1000 acres 4 miles from Edmund on CoDgaree creek Dwelling and Tenant Houses, Fine Water Power,g Pine Timber. 250 acres 5, miles from Leesville, timber, 2 raral routes, telephone, ^good school, near church. 216 acres *5?miles from Edmund, 20 acres open, 2 room dwelling, plenty Water, good pasture, 105 acres 7 miles from ,'Pelion 7 miles trem ciinert, 4 room dwelling, a bam and stages, plenty water. 140 acres two miles soutn of Barr, 6 miles from Lexington, 30 open, 50 acres pine timber, 6 room dwelling, a barn and stables, plenty running water. 62j-? acres 3 miles west of Gaston, 9 acres open, 3 room dwelling, some pine timber, plenty oak. 270 acres; 3 miles from Pelion, 50 acres open land, dwelling, plenty water. Fine land for Cotton and pram. 162 acres 5 miles from Sfpedman, 25 acres open land, dwelling barn and Stables. 104 acres 1 mile from Edmund 35 acres open land, 2 room dwelling rvlprttv Wftfpr 150 acres 7 miles from Lexington, 50 acres in cultivation 9 room dwelling. 2 barns tenant hojs>p. blacksmith shop good water DDwer, corn and wheat mill, cotton, gin and press, telephone, daily mail, near good school and church. Easy terms. SURETY BONDS. Write or call to see me AT the mm NATIONAL bank, Lex: j.gton, S. C. j k *! SOUTHERN RAILWAY 80HEDULE EFFECTIVE May 25,1913 Arrivals and departures Lexington, South Carolina. (N. B. These schedule figures shown as information only and are not guaranteed. 7:07 No. 19, daily, local Columbia to Augusta. 8:58 A. M.?No.131 daily, the "South ern's Southeastern Limited" from New York to Augusta. 11:21 A. M.?No. 8. daily from Au gusta to Columbia, connecting with "Carolina Special" for Spartanburg, Asiieville, Knoxville, Cincinnati, etc. 5:40 P. M.?No. 7, daily, from Columbia to Augusta. Connecting from Carolina Special from Cincinnati, , Knoxville Af hevilic, Spartanburg j and intermediate points. 6:02 P. M.?No. 132, daily, the "South- | ern's Southeastern Limited'' from i Augusta to 'New York; arrives Washington S:53 a. m., Baltimore 10:02 a. m., Philadelphia 12:23 j noon, New York 2:31 p. m . a ^ J _ ?l 1 _ ^ ^ i A ox>o. zu, uauj, iocai xrum Aaj;ii8id to Columbia. Pullmau car service on all through trains; dining car service for meals. For further information, call on ticket agent or S. H. HartUvick,P. T. M., Washington, D. 0.; H. F. Gary, G. P. A., Warning- 1 ton, D. C.; E. H. Coapmau. V. P. & G. M.f Washington, D. 0.; W7. E. MeGee. A. G. P. A., Columbia, S. C.; A. H. Acker, T. P. A.. Augusta. Gait Pays to Advertise-in the The D ispatch-All the Time. illil II I'll li ill! 'WMMfflBBa 1 8 i m A i New ip | ?r, * 1 E'%,-J,.: I Crego I D? " IV *^515 OUAI ^. -- E. ijr. EBE ||| Outfit i V T Land Sale. The farm, known as the Edwin and Ann Harman place, about four miles west of Lexington court house will be sold by the undersigned in front of the court house door the first Monday in November immediately after the Clerk's sale to rhe highest bidder for cash, the purcnaser to pay for ,papers. On a traef, con tains 1-10 acres and ! the other 76 acres more or less. The estate also embraces a tract of land situated in the Providence. section on the fertile S.tlmU nv r containing 14 j acres, moreorl^ss, and known as "the J oozer Low Grounds.'' WALLACE HARMAN, CATHERINE HARMAN, ELLEN C. HARMAN, H. E. HARMAN, MARY HARMAN, J. B. HARMAN, W. A. HARMAN, MAURICE HARMAN. Farm lor Kent. I hive a farm five miles from Columbia and set en miles from Lexington, located near Hebron church, which I would like to rent for next year. Seven room dwelling and all necessary outbuildings. Good for trucking or cotton. Apply to A. W. HARM AN, 50-pd. Lexington, S. C., Route 2. nent oi Mult ry-Conder Mu COLUMBIA, S. C. or Guarantee Means Somethinj ^OIJ Kl :gv. ' ] Yo Go Men, I ggCLOTHES * I r >*NTtED J CHER, LEXINGT fcers for Men and ! P g pa? E if THE fe. ag g W SB f? SEWING ^ jfga uW W3ACHlNE WARRANTED FOR ALL TLYiE. I!'you j ur itic \v m >.m r. you wjuj k re a ii: tut tin.- price y<p. \. >*>i& will fl u tbave aa Less chain of repairs. | i|_ : Considered 9 in tne end fl *Li 9 - P*" g to buy. if ynj Y.-aniP.SeTj?", niuc'nme, write ?Oi flj ca??'i>^ut beio?e you ptireli'ise. ^ j|9 5 Sx^"iC;;ie Co., Pr^Bass. I FOR SALEAT SCOTT HENDRIX'S I FURNITURE STORE. U is, Horses II and Mares I H just received. ^ H | some extra if crnnd mares. 19 also several I extra nice mare mules le Co., I =i '~H row iu Can Buy . i^m Clothe? heaper -H lis store? L( Styles Reai - Young Me ^H| md Boys. ON, S. U. Boys.