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> ' * VT -if * >. a ' k fc - K> - , ' : . lfc?- * T.n . ' ^y . V ' . iy r . ; *% * * :<-n?V. .t ? " , T' .... . esl (TIt? HHsuatrh-SiWitis |S1P : mJt :? . , VOLUME NO. 50. LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 29, 1920 |j $ ; W NUMBER 49. ____ _____ ... ' ** ' _ ' 1 : * BATESBURG WILL i ELECT WEIGHER i Batesburg, Sept. 27.?John Hell Towill having resigned the position of cotton weigher, an election will be < held in tho town hall October 2nd. tor J fill tho vacancy. Messrs. Eugene S. < Bodie of Batesburg and E. Z. Fallaw r of Batesburg R. F. D. t have announ- ? eed their candidacy for tiie position. 1 The laws governing general elections f will apply in this election. Voters t must, present tax receipts and regis- ' fl'tltifcll /'OPHftn-t I ny in nivlAf ' Ifl A -revival mooting at the Middle- i * burg Methodist oliureli w.as conduct-j eri last week by the pastor assisted ! ' by .ltcv. Mr. Browne, pastor ot" the ( v Lieesville Melodist cliurch.'Tho moot- ! " ihgs Were well attended and much in- ! tea'o&t ipttnifested. | Tile open air services comliu ted at j f ' V j the' btind stand near the passengei} depojt, by tiie pastors of the differen. denominations in tiiis town during the summer mouths have been largely attended and proven a decided success. . People will' attend these serfcj v vices that cannot be well reached in any other way. Dr. E. Pendleton Jones, pastor* the Baptist church: Rev. W. J. Snyder and Rev. A. I-i. Ounter, pastors of the Methodist church, have prcuclitod isoaue very forceful sermons during the past fewmonths in these open air services and a, great good lias been accomplished. They have openly attacked the worst evils of to-day especially those con- * nected with c/ur social life. Gambling. 1 drunkenness. Sabbath desecration h and other evils have been openly con- 1 demned and exposed by these fear- : less men of God. In this tight for a ' better town and community they are ^ receiving the support of the best 1 people in tho community. 1 Judge C. M. Efird, a leading member of the l^exington bar. was a ( ' prominent visitor to our town Friday. Mr. J. F. Ouzts, Jr.. a well known business man from Greenwood, was A _ ...-rherc Thu.rsd.ay .041, hU? way t(r Atlajrrtv^ ^ Miss Sullie Burton, daughter of the r late Rev. N. N. Burton, will leave ' soon for New Orleans, where she goes to take a training course in missionary ' work. Mr. Ira C. ('arson, who has been j " confined to his bed for several days, i is able to be up and attend to business : \ again. Miss ElinJna l^ong, a graduate of! Summerland College, now teacher in I the Springtleld Graded school. spent ] Sunday with relatives In town. Miss Martha Shealy. daughter erf Mr. P. S. SHealy. has accepted a position as teacher in the Springfield ( school. i Miss Annie Rust of Cameron spent !< Sunday with friends at Summerland | t college. She is teaching this session < in the I.ittle Mountain Graded school. > oiiss ??sl grnciuaiou irom summer* j i land college last June. ( MIbs Frances Wise. youngest' i daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Wise, i la Slowly imjjrovig from an attack of < typhoid fever. The little sufferer i has been contllned to her bed for sev- '< eral weeks. ; The fall' in"the priifce of cotton has caused staferiiitioil arrtong all classes 1 off business. " Our farmers are deter- I mined to hold their cotton just as i long as posMble in order to force the < price upwartl. In this they are being ; Hi- assisted by" the banks and business < men as a whole. I % A large number of desirable lots lo? catcd cm the road leading from town t * to Summerlund college are adver- i tised to be sold at public auction Tues- i day, September 28. There seems to be some difficulty I; this season in getting the cotton | < picked. The scarcity of labor on the I ?a^rjns is the cause assigned. In scfme !: fada not* ot the !' ' Btcked eve. rhj first time. ' . T , t !< TOM PORT -EY OV .TOR. Tom. Corley, former patrol driver In #te police department, has been aj> pointed to fill the position vacated by , Ray Klser. Chief Richardson said yesterday that scores of appllcaticms were filed by young and middle aged mem Corley was a patrol driver when Americans were called to arms and he answered the summons*, lie went overseas and served his country In a creditable manner. His place was tilled when he returned and Chief Richardy'< son reinstated him at the first opportunity.--The State. jy * w t ORPHANAGE DAY NEAR AT HAND Saturday, October 9, is Orphanage Work Day and members of various 3cnoininatiohs on that day are urged :o contribute something for hose wortliv institutions Methodists o? South Caroline arc . xpocting to raise $100,000 for the im pose of erecting an .administrative ind ather buildings on the grounds of heir property near 'olumhia. Bishop )arlington has issued the following Lppeal to Methodists: My dear Brethren: An argument in favor of the onargument and support "f our Kpvo'j'lh O; plumage u- v.holi; utinu".'' t'lov.i tin- ?-tateni>*ot of ?? ew facts win tn . ho rir ?>. place tit h is.t i111 e. I-Mrst this Institution is the <>nl.v mo of its kind which our I'huroh is itteinpting to maintain in South 'arolina. Into" its fohl are gathered rom time to time the orphan ehild < n in this good state for whom cur iturch is responsihle. True we do tot gather till for whom we are responsible. lint as many as our cquiplient will provide for tire there. Here s Methodism's provision for South Carolina's orphans. Seeond, we could and would have note of these unfortunates but for ic fact that our equipment is inudepiate. We must have an administraimllitUo ?,?.* ?V:11 ? ? :ent South Carolina Methodism's incrost in her orphans. To say that luch, a building is needed hardly exuesscs the situation strong enough, md then, we just must have a new lining- hall and kitdh<in. Anybody vho has inspected the premises will teartily join me in saying. we just nust have it Argument Is not necessary. Go and tee for yourself. 1 did, and because >f what I saw I am making this apleal to every Methodist in South Cnnoina. Help us at this time. Lot every preacher in > charge, . > ' vhether it be mission, tdrruit, station ?r district, do his duty S?e"tfftit very Sunday School Superintendent s fully informed concerning our jlans for Work Day. t\Ve ought to aore than double what we did last /ear, and we can do so if all of our leople will work together. Now for one good, honest effort on iVork Day for Rpwo/rth Orphanage. Most sincerely. I'. V. W. DARLINGTON'. N >1 irn f-CLASS POSTMASTKH EXAMINATION. The fnited States Civil Service 'omuiission has announced an examnation to be held at Columbia. South Carolina, on October 23, 1920 as a oault op which it is expected to make certification to fill a contemplated acanev in the position of fooirth-class lostmaster at Cayce, and other vacancies as they may occur at that ofice, unless it slia^l be decided in the nterests of the service to till any va;anacy by reinstatoment. The com icnsanon or tne postmaster at this jrfflce was *395 for * the last fiscal rear. t . Applicants' must- have reached theii twenty.first birthday on the date ol the examination. With the exception that in a State where women are declared by statute to be at full age foi til purposes at eighteen years, women eighteen years of age on the date ol the examination will he admitted. Applicants must repide within tht territory supplied by the post office for which the examination is an nounced. The examination is open to all citizens of the "United States who ear comply with the requirements. Application blanks. Form 1753 and full information concerning th< !"> ayowitiatlon eat be sheared from the poetmastes* a the nlaee of taeapcr or from tht TTnftefl States Ctvfl Service Commie sion, Washington, "D. C. Applications slir/uld be properlj executed and filed with the commls slon at Washington, I>. C., at the ear llest practical date. 1'FIilON FOIiKS RETTUItN* Wimi - CiriliDIlKN' PROM HOSPITAI - Pelion, Sept. 12S.?The many friendi of Mr. and Mrs. T. 1<. Gardner an Klad to know that they have return ed home with their two children, whc wore taken very ill and rushed to th< hospital in Columbia for treatment Tiie children are now doin^ nicely. THE FIRST LYCEI I 'flie IU20 season of tin- Kcdpath Lyceum course will open at T.?exington in the high school uclitorium on the evening of October 12 at 8 o'clock sharp, when Mrs. Fieehtl's Tyrolean Yodlers will lie heard. Music lover^j will llnd in this attraction a rare treat, according to press notices from leading papers all over the country. The aggregation, which will appear in native costume, will render a pleasing program of their native folk and yodle songs, "interspersed with late American airs. ' ; The Tyrol country, from whence come these entertaines. lnvs always been noted for the cliarm of its folk music, as picturesque as the Alpine region from which it draws its inspiration. The company booked for Ldkinglon only^a few years ago won iirst prize in a six-day eontest at Innsbruck. where the organization was > gathered, The company naadc its first appearance In'tliis country at the time of the world's fair in Chicago, whon -1"11 ?u 1 1 * ii. >.? u ut'uKinvu music lovers in every state in the union with interesting and delightful prograips, KKCORD AMOUNT OF WltlCAT (iKOl'NI) AT I/AUREL PAI.LS. | Mr. ."Dibble George, .'the efficient I miller at I^aurel Falls, reports that sif far this season he has broken all records for grinding wheat. Farmers 11 from many other counties have I brought their wheat for grinding to him and gone away with line pure, wholesome flour. The mill was comi pletely overhauled the past summer, [ a complete new turbine, development t having been installed. IA'TILKRANk PI/AN i' BIG OONVKNTION. t The second annual convention of 1 the United ? Lutheran church of America will be held at Washington, ' .!>. C.,. beginning on Tuesday, October ' 18. The merger was consummated i about two years agb' and" deletrates from 42 synods'-Will composer the blfc convention. South Carolina Lutherans i will he represented at the "VVashingC ton session by live- ministers and live lay delegates as follows: 5 Clerical: The Rev. C. A. Freed, D. D.t the Rev. H. A. McCullough, D. - I)., the Rev. M. G. G. Scherer, D. D., the Rev. George J. Gongaware, I>. 1>.. and the Rev. H. J. Rlack. Lay: George li. Cromer, Prof S. J. Derrick. A. II. K.ohn, E. F. Frick . and \V. A. Counts.?The State. ?, - ThTCAJi SOCTETTY TO MEF7T ITERUi HKXT MOWDAT. 9 J Th? Lexington County Medical Fo, olety will meet hero next Monday, Oe-1 V tober 4. ^his is the annual meeting of the society and officers will be j elected. Other mattery pertaining to medical affairs will be taken up. A large attendance Is expected. j ? ' I Lexington Cotton Market! > SEPTEMBER 29 24 CENTS UM ATTRACTION rfV J ' ^ which Rive the hearer a glimpse at. the- heart of the Alps. On next Saturday morning; the season tickets wilt he placed on sale through three teams of girls as heretofore, and will remain on sale until the, evening of the 11th, or until as many as 400 shall have been sold. If 400 season tickets are sold, there will be no single admission tickets for sale, as this is the seating capacity of the auditorium. If less than 400 season tickets are sold, then there will be only enough single admissions on sale for any perfrniance. to comfortably fill the house. The price of th?> season tickets this year will be $2.50 for the five attractions. Single ad missions will be Tr>e for adults and 35c lor children. all the attractions to be heard I and seen here during the coming season, those that vill probably please the $&ieral public most " it re the hunt two on * the schedule, so buy your season ticket and be assured Of two things, viz. first, getting a seat in the uuditorium, and. second, seeing all of the shows for the minimum price. TWO RFXJIMENTS TO OO OX ltORDER SCK>X. it. : '* The 4Gtl4 and 18th infantries which several days ago were ordered transferred from Camp Jackson to the Mexican border are to report to their new- stations not later titan October 11, according to advices received at Camp Jackson. The Icrng journey | will} require three or four days of traveling and it is likely that the two regiments will entrain early in the month. The units will form a part of the eighth area corps and will relieve trbops that are being transferred from the border. This is the policy of the army. The removal of the 4 6th and 4 8th takes several very popular and prominent officers and men who have made friends in Columbia and these will regret to see the merv. leave. .-.mm* ? Ft'XilltAl; SERVICES OF .. . MRS. MAROAKET JUMPER The funeral services of Mrs. Margaret Juniper were held at Calvary Methodist church cm September 14th, and the remains laid to reest in the | church-yard near the church of which she had been a devoted member all her life. Mrs. Jumper died at the home of her youngest son. W. I. Jumper at Gaston. S. ('., after a short illness at i ti c advanced age of $4 years, i ?he is survived bv ?i.io dnuirhtcr. I I Mrs. Carrie Jmrner and flva acma. H. I Lu J mm our of Columbia, X>. T., J. M! W. H- and W. I. Jumper of Lexington oonnty and a number of grand children in this and other cities.?Columbia Record. A CALL TO YE OLD FIDDLERS! Lett revive that good old time mueic! All who can play violin, banjo or any instrument communicate with the undersigned. It matters not whether you play by note or not. If you are interested send in your name>and address MltS. W. P. TI MM BUM AN, Hatesburp, S. C. ' ffl|' ' 1 r*.fi BLIND PIANIST TO BE HERE SOON Professor Ijandrum, the blind pia wm give a musical recital in tiie school auditorium at Lexington on the evening erf the eighth of October, commencing at 8 o'clock. To those who heard hkn. during the tent meeting conducted here by Rev. J. If. I>anner last year no word of introduction or commendation is needed. We feel sure that they will be delighted with the opportunity of setting again under the spell of the performances or this master musician. We invite the attention of those who have never heard him 10 the two following endorsements, clipped from the many v/hi h ho deservedly holds: April 27th, 1911. To Whom It. May Concern: Having had the pleasure of hearing I'rofcssnr John Landmm in recital, I can. very cordially, speak in the highest terms as to his ability at the piano. He possesses an exceptionally fine technique, has a beautiful touch, and is endowed with excellent interpretative powers. He is a true artist and will delight, W llOVPVor ^ A *x!oxrc? *x ' <? (Signed) J. E. W. LORD, licentiate Diploma, Victoria College. Lionclon, Eng. Meridian. Miss., April 27th, 1911. To Whom It May Concern: I have had the pleasure of a personal acquaintance with Prof. J. W. Irnndru mand I can say that he is a gentleman of the most agreeable qualities, reliable as a man and brilliant in his professional performances. T have heard htm a number of tlm.es in recitals here at the Conservatory and other places. He plays with great sincerity of purpose, and has a marvelous execu? tion in the most brilliant passages. His rendering of slow movements and songs is very touching and he carries his audience with him. His future will be a brilliant one in the profession . . r v ^ As a concert pianist and public performer he is a great success. I recommend him very highly as such. L. S. GRAHA-M. M. B. Director of the Meridian Woman's College. Conservatory. The admission fee will be 25 cents for school children and 50e for adults. Professor Uuulrum is now. president of the State Association of the Blind, and has just completed a tour of several of the principal cities of the State, where he gave recitals. Come and let your soul feast on good things while you support a most worthy object meanwhile. RAY KISFJt VINT>ICATEI> OF' STIIilJXO CHARGE. For want of evidence the federal commissioner at Columbia. Tuesday dismissed the case against Ray KJser, a former Lexington county boy. who had been charged with owning and operating a still in I.exington county. Evideiice adduced before 'the commissioner was to the effect that the still, which was raided early in. September, was not on the place of Mr. Riser as had boon charged and there was na evidence to connect him with the still. . . .. . . Mr. Riser at the time of his arrest had been for more than a year patrol driver for the Columbia police department. Prior to that he was a guard at the penitentiary. M"r. Riser is well known in Lexington county and is well liked. His friends were surprised at the news of his arrest and will be gratified to learn of hi? vindication. MiiirriNi; AT MT. HEURON. Rev. John L. Harvey, conference evangelist at via? up run c. ?onfw?ej;ce. win commence a eerie? of revival service* at Mt. Hebron church. October 5th. and services may be expected daily at 11 a. m. and 7.30 p. i m. until meeting closes. Rev. Harley has been in the evangelistic work and in the service of the Anti-saloon league for a number of years, and is known far and wide as a forceful but sane and thoroughly conservative preacher. We'hope all the people of the community will join in these services and do what they can to make them a great blessing to the community, regardless of denominational affiliation. Cordially, . . A. Q RICK. P. C. POND BRANCH TO HAVE FINE FAIR Preparations are being made for the Pond Branch community fair and the pec/ple expect to make it one of tfio best held in the county. There will ' *T$o showing of ? COr*Sffi?nix products, househohpguodies, needle and fancy work, poultry, cattle and swine. Bcsiijcs the usual exhibits and amusement features t? ;re will bo demonstrations in butter making" by iMiss Fannie erf Winthrop college, home lighting plants and all the cor veniemes < f *ho plant that tend to make home pleasant and, .happy. ? There will also lie a showing of the improvements in farming from, the grass hopper plow stock up to the tractor, which will give a demonstration that day. Barbecue dinner will be served, which will he prepared by the best i 'cuist in the county. i Ali school children will he admitted. free into the fair and given a ride in the auto parade if they wish. Come one. come all, and boys bring your best girl and enjoy a day at Pond Branch community fair with the Pond Branch people. Pond Branch School Improvement Beague. NEW PASTOR EXTENDS INVITATION. Those, who have no church home, those ^vhose church home Is distant from their own home and those who do not, and will not attend their own church home are cordially invited by the pastor and members of St. Stephen's EVahgelical Lutheran church to worship with them. Those whose church' home has not the evening service, of the morning services every Sunday are also invited to meet with us when they may. Services $.re held each Sunday at ,11:007:45 P. M.t Sunday school flt 'We Should never graduate from the Sunday school. % On next Sunday the theme of the morning sermon will be?"The Most important Question of This i Life." The evening theme will be?"The Hidden Manna and The White Stone." Mrs. Obenschain joins me in expressing our heartfelt appreciation to all those who so kindly and abundantly "pounded" us on the evening of the twentieth. We also wish to extend our sincere thanks to all those who contributed to the pleasuie of the evening of the twenty-third. We pray that Goil's choicest blessings may be showered upon you all. Especially do we pray this for the other pastors of the town who have received and welcomed us in such a. brotherly spirit. ARTHUR B. OBENSCHAIN. Pastor of St. Stephen's Evangelical Lutheran .Church. ASK IX>R BP75TER OBSERVANO? | , OF ORDINANCES OF TOWN I-. Monday afternoon at 4.30 some i twenty-odd citizens of Lexington met i in /->/-? i i i~ hmtca tirl t V* Mavrh* T 1* and members of city council to offer , their aid to the anthorities for the I better enforcement of the laws agrainet ! vagrancy, drunkenness and the pub| lie U3e of profane language, i After discussing the matter it was | the sense of the meeting that city j council be requested to employ an adj ditional policeman, levying-a tax of three mills if necessary to defray the i expense incident theroto. Many of ; those present pledged their aid to the i authorities by reporting any law violations that might come under their obeerratloo. The <n?etSn?r f*rthe> ; w?Bt ?s record u favortn* & rml police eretem for the county. i It was stated ts hr the deeire ?t i those who -called the meeting to traDd . up a healthy public sentiment which j will back the municipal authorities in , an efofrt to improve conditions on the streets generally. : * "" (UnOlvKV STKW \NT> CAKH WALK i There will be a chicken stew and I cake walk at Boiling Springs schoot 'house on Saturday^night, October 9th, < - beginning; at 6:30 o'clock: in the af. ternoon, the proceeds going -for . benefit of the school. Everybody irivlted to come and enjoy the evening?. -tp '