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Presentment of Grand Jury. The grand 'jury of and for the. county of Lexington and for the state , of South Carolina after the conclusion of all business presented to us by the j court for the year 1914. beg leave to make the following presentment. This is the last term of General Sessions court for the year 1914 and during this year this body has had before it quite a large number of indictments all of which have been consldKtt r.Viic Hr?r?v decisions haV6 VlCVi KfJ Viiiu wvi^ v. been reached on each and every case and each and every case has been returned to this court with our findings endorsed thereon. Besides the bills of indictment which have been banded us by this honorable court, we have considered many matters which we think relates to the public good of Lexington county and beg leave to call the courts attention to several matters hereinbelow enumerated We wish to call attention to the law requiring /the Magistrates of the county to make monthly reports to the County Treasurer. Our examina tion of tho County Treasurer's office has revealed the fact that some of the magistrates in the county "did not as promptly file their reports with the County Treasurer as the law requires and we would, therefore, urgently insist upon the magistrates of the county of Lexington in complying with the law in this connection. It is the concensus of opinion of this aointy that the county of Lexington does not need the services of state or county dispensary or liquor constables and that we go on record as voicing our disapproval of the county being forced to pay salaries to whiskey constables, whete we believe that necessity does not demand the presence of such constables. Our information as wall an rmr nhaflrpjitifiTi is that the sheriff of Lexington county, together with the magistrate's constables in the various sections of the county are folly able to enforce the law in this respect and we hope that the pounty will no longer be pat to the unnecessary expense of supporting and defraying the expenses of liqaor or state constables. This boby hereby memoralizes our Representatives in the General Assembly of the State of Sooth Carolina to hare enacted at the approaching see ion of the legislature laws requiring all able bodied 'men subject to road : duties to pay comutation-taxes to the County Treasurer without forcing the supervisor to have such persons work { upon the public highways of the ( county and that all moneys collected , yarioas townships be expended by the soperyiebr of the county upon the public highways in the townships from r which said moneys are collected. In this oonneotion we also wish to ?all attention of persons living along the public highways to the laws regarding the obstruction of public { highways. Oar attention is being * continually called to the faot that the people all along - the public highways ' throaghout the county, after the sup'? eryisor has pot their roads in good condition, almost immediately fill the ditches by plowing and throwing rcbbish in same and it thereby r? nders the work of the county chaingang almost useless. We would also call attention to the fact that in many places of the oounty wire fencing is placed too near the public highway, VV.qt.oKtt andanffflrlncr fchfi DUblic While 0 ?? c -traveling upon such highways. We wish to call special attention to 4he apparent danger of the dam crowing at the mill pond of Joseph Gunter, in the corporate limits of the town of Swansea, and suggest that the proper authorities put this road or street in a safe condition withoat delay. Our committee on courthouse and buildings of the county, calls attention to the bad condition of tne sewerage in the courthouse over the Auditor's office. Therd is a leak in some of the water pipes, which is causing damage to the plastering in the Auditor's of fi.ce and is endangering many of the public records in the office. We will ask that the proper officers see that this sewer is repaired at once. This body can do nothing more than repeat its former recommendation as to additional vault room for the rec- i ords of the various ccunty offices with- ! in the courthouse. Our committees have visited the I various county institutions, including : the Jail, the County Poorhouse, and j the County Ohaingang and we are \ pleased to report that these institu- j tions are all in good condition. Tae ; county chaingng is in fine condition 1 and is doing splendid work upon the j roads in the connty. I We found at the county farm and ! poorhouse ten inmates, t iree of them being white and seven colored. The j manager of the county farm reports that all supplies used by the farm dui-? "qoi- w?rp trrown on the mg mo iJ*?av j wi. 0? the farm and that they have not only supplied the county poorhouae but have sold some food staffs and have furnished some to the county chaingang. We find a splendid crop growling upon the county farm for the present ?ear and a good yield is predicted. [' Tbe county poorbcuse managers have canned enough goods during the past summer, such as vegetables and fruits to supply the needs of the institution for the coming winter. . We find eight head of hogs at the county poorhousp, four of which are sick with cholera and we recommend that some action be taken at once to have a representative of the state government or of Clemson ctllege to look after this matter with all convenient speed. A committee from our body with E. W. Shull, fofeman of the grand jury as chairman has spent- several days with the aid of T. C. Callison, investigating the records and examining the books of rhe various county offices. One year ago the grand jury employed an Auditing company for the purpose of investigating the records and books of all of the county offices and these expert accountants made a minute and full in vesication of all the records in the various offices, covering a number of years and ending with July 1st, 1913, and for this reason the commitiee for the present year ha9 only deemed it necessary to investigate the records beginning with the fiscal year July 1st, 1913, and ending with July 1st, 1914, and we are glad to report that this committee has found the records and books in every office neatly kept and so near in a perfect condition that we have not deemed it necc ssay to call special attention to any matters therein found co have existed in either office during this time. We are glad to note the general improvement in the educational conditions within the couDty. We learn from the Supt. of Education that the average ichool term has beenincrased from ninety-four days for the year 1912 to one hundred and one days for the year 1913. That within eighteen months nineteen school districts have voted special taxes for school purposes. There have been established in the county within the past six months two additional high scbools'and the number of white children in school haye increased from fonr thousand, nine hundred eighty eight in 1913 to five thousand, one hundred two in 1914. We ask that the supervisor ot iuc county pay to the Order of T. G. Callison sixty dollars for services rendered the County and Grand Jury in its work for this year 1914, according to contract approved by the presiding Judge at the Jamuuy term of Court. Wa nnah f\n nrnrAfl'Q fcn hi* Hrtnor. Geo. E. Prince, Pl^dinfi: Jadace, and bo the Court official oar appreciation of the consideration and courtesies iering ^JjjfcMiowp of court. i. Respectfully submitted, B. W. SHtJLL, ' Foreman. ' MAKES BACKACHE "* imCKLY DISAPPEAR A FeWj Doses Relieves Ali Such Miseries. Bladder Weakness, Kidney Trouble and Rheumatism Promptly Vanish It ? no longer necessary lor any one to suffer with backaching, kidney trouble, have disagreeable bladder and urinary disorders to contend with, or be tortured with rheumatism, stiff joints, and its heartwrenching pains, for the new discovery, Croxone, quickly and surely relieves all such troubles. Croxone is the most wonderful remedy yet devised for ridding the system of uric acid and driving out all the poisonous impurities which cause such troubles. It is entirely different from all other remedies. It is not like anything else ever used for the purpose. It acts on the principle of cleaning out the poisons and removing the cause. It soaks right in through the walls, membranes and linings, like water in a sponge, neutralizes, dissolves, and makes the kidneys sift out and filter away, all the uric acid and poisons from the blood, and leaves the kidneys and urinary organs clean, strong, healthy and well. It matters not how long you have suffered, how old you are, or what you have used, the very principle of Croxone is such, that it is practically impossible to take it into the human system without results. There is nothing else on earth like it. It starts to work the minute you take it and relieves you the first time you use it. If you suffer with pains in your back and sides, or have any signs of kidney, bladder troubles, or rheumatism, such as puffy swellings under the eyes or in the feet and ankles, if you are nervous, tired, and run down, or bothered with urinary disorders, Croxone will quickly relieve you of your misery. You can secure an original package of Cvoxone at trifling cost from any first-class druggist. All druggists are authorized to personally return the purchase price if it fails in a single case. mmmmmmmarsmomammKMmamimnxr*mnunma* ? i mi mm e??? Holland's Hog Cholera Remedy. This well known remedy for hog cholera has been used with success for many years. Unqualified satisfaction is received when the preparation is i used as a preventative and if given in time will cure your sick hogs of cholera Price $1.00 per package. Prepared and recommended by Harmon, Drug Co. Leripgton, S. 0. Board of Trade is Active Mr. D. R. Haltiwanger, secretary of the Lexington Board of Trade, today addressed the following telegram !o Secretary McAdoo, of the United States Treasurer at Washington: "Please advise date when government funds will be available through national banks. The condition is seri ous." At a meeting of the Board of Trade last night, which was largely attended, Mr Alfred J. Fox, cashier of The Home National Bank, and Mr. M. L. Tyler, manager of the Bank of Western Carolina, stated that their banks would not be in position to offer anything like relief to the farmers, no matter how much cotton is warehoused, until the funds from the government begin to float rapidly. The Board of Trade is doing everything in its power to bring about a condition that will better connitions locally. In the event that funds from the government are secured it is probable that a warehouse will be built by a local company, composed of farmers, merchants, and, bankers, for the purpose of storing cotton. The farmer can then get his warehouse receipt, the banks can handle the receipts, and some relief may be hoped for. But, until this money from the government is forthcoming, there is nothing for the farmer to do, if he cannot hold, but to place it on the market at a great sacrifice. I Colds. Weak Luncs. Coughs. Weak Throats. Ayer's & Sold for 70 yearsAsk Your Doctor, Loweuf^MasiRINGLING CIRCUS IS ANNOUNCED World's Greatest Shows and Spectacle "Solomon and the Queen of Sheba" Now On Way. Official information confirms the annonncement that on October 9th Ringling Bathers' circus will give two performances in Oolnmbia. Many new features have been added this year, the most notable of which is the spectacle "Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. 7 This colossal production is presented with a cast of 1,250 people, a ballet of 300 dancing girls, 735 horses, 32 camels and a train- load of scenery, costumes and properties on the biggest stage in the world. Following the spectacle, a circus program of unusual brilliancy will be presented, _including an^array ana Anwnewructs new^to the 1/ circus world. The menagerie confabs j 1,003 wild animals, 41 elephants, five I; giraffes and a "baby zoo.". The Gir$js | is transported on 89 donble length cars Special arrangements have been made by thejrailroads to accommodate the crowds that will visit the circus from this city and the surrounding country. New Seed and Onion Seta. . . " Garden and field seeds for fall planting, dwarf ewe* rape, crimson- clover, vetch, onion sets (all varieties) cabbage, mustard, beet, winter turnip, winter radish seeds, etc. Harmon Drug Co. ; Good Officers. It is Tifch genuine regret that we announce to our readers that Charlie B. Dreher, for the past month a member of our county constabulary, is to go to Columbia to accept a position on the city police. Mr. Dreher has only been in Lexington f#r a month. While he has conducted himself in such manner as to win theesteem and confidence of all onr peole. He is a gentleman and knows his business and Oapt. C. C. Roben, as well a9 Sheriff Mil!er ha9 found hn to be ? ? *A r* an/1 tvilli'ni H mail evoi 1C#UJ auu nunu^ tu per. | _ form any dnty. If the couiy j8 ?0 I I have dispensary constable at every I v county in the Stifce thatopeies the I I dispensary has them we wit good 1 I men and trae in these positiis. in I "Clay" Roberts and Charlie^reher I I Lexington has them, and if were to I I have constables let's have thera-ight I I on. Mr. Dreher goes back tojerve I I Columbia in the same capac^ he j ?: served with distinction and abilft for I $ ten years. Let's keep "Olay", iwe I I are to keep anybody. Every^y I I knows him. He is "bone of oar l|e I and flesh of our flesh," so to s&s | a and he always does his dnty. Malaria or Chills & Fevi I Prescription No. 666 is prepared especiq gj for MALARIA or CHILLS & FEVE1 I Five or 6ix doses will break any case, a I if taken then as a tonic the Fever will c I return. It acts on the liver better thifl 'elomel and does not gripe or sicken- 2iM Yon can find ladies, children anl boy hats very cheap at Sarrat's Ba| ; ziar. Boy felt hats for lOcents. ? Mr. M. E. Lucas and nenry wttuero from Belville, Gj., are on a visit to the Pelion section and visited our town today. They notice many improvements and glad to fee the country prospering. Tney will return to Ga. in a few days. Unclaimed Letters. List of letters remaining uncalled for in this office for the week ending Sept. 23, 1914. Ladies.?Annar Johnson. These letters will be sent, to the Dead Letter Office Oct 12, 1914, if not called for before. In calling for the above please say, "advertised,'' giving date of list. S. J. Leaphart, Postmaster. The Bazaar here in town has nnt in a line of cheap enamel ware, such ag pot9, pans and all kitchen nntensils for ten cents. You will be astonished at the article that jgu caj get for that price. f HEAE FimiR ----Get our pri< and Seed Ry< any kind of cc Corn, Peas, E Come in anc corner Lady a THE KIRKL J CO IS m " '4f * \v , THE LEXI1 I ' i 4 wm i ? i Mis ? *?* on its grc nm ?i It is the aim and desir most attractive and success therefore invited to visit th and products of our count} acquaintances. Besides, tl TTTlll A rtvUlkll/MJ - ? il Will UC CAlllUllCU ill LUC ai I stunts that will simply drh with your friends and com] sure to come. C. M. EFIRD, l Presideni \ ! t : 1 , I I \ \ \ Registration Notice. Notice is hereby given that the County Board of Registration will hp at Ohapin on Sent. 26; Swansea 28; Peak Oct. 3. Let all take due notice and govern themselves accordingly L. W. Wise, O Hol!?. Sv-tdy. John Bell Towe l. j Sept. 1~>, 1914?3w48 j FOR RENT. i Sixteen acres of land with six-room residence, barn, tenant house, well and orchard, adjoining Newberry college. Good opportunity for family with cbildrpn to educate. Rent reasonable. Apply to J. A. BURTON, Real Estate, Aug. 26, 1914 Newberry, S. 0. ^QUARTERS MEAL, I NO FEEDS )es on Seed Oats, j. We are in the >untry produce, si tc. i see us in our ne\ 3 v i i? n i j lllu jjiucom otreei AND DISTRIBI LUMBIA, S. 1 i . , %' . ^ J i- i ? ?? Illl WON COON ASSOCIATION hold its 18th Ann ?? 1 >unds at Lexingtoi 0.21.22. ~7 7 7 e of the management to make sful Fair in the history of its o lis splendid exposition which re r and state. You will meet old lere's mirth and music galore;; :na; splendid* array of attractio re dull care and the blues aw rades, The welcome sign har M. D. H/ t. n?? ? M???????HH mtoammuBammmmmrn | STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Lexington Bv Geo. S. Drafts, E*q., Probate Judge Whereas. J A. and J. D Shumpert madp* suit to me to grant th-m Letters of Administration of the estate or a id effects of Noah P. Shumper . These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and Creditors of the said Noah P. Sfturapert, deceased, that they be and appear before me in the Court of Probate to be held at Lexington, C. H., S. C., on 12th day of Oct. 1911, 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 2 th day of Sept., Anno Domini 1914. GEO. S. DRAFTS. (L. S.) Probate Judge Lexington County, S. 0. Published on the 30cb day of Sept., 1914, in the Lexington Dispatch two weeks. 49 ~ c FOR GRITS, i 1 Seed Wheat ) market for ich as Oats, v warehouse* is. JTING CO., J ITY FAIR I ual i, s. c., 1914 I this the largest, best, rganization. You are ^presents the progress friends, make new also fine horses that ins and joy making ray. So come along igs everywhere. Be 1RMAN Secretary I