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J--vv.. .. ? r, i >r p- . ! HISTORY OF LEX; "Rormhlished from The Dispc *?vr v; ? ? Thq following interesting sketch by ' Dr. W. T. Brooker of Swansea, will doubtless prove interesting: Some one made the startling remark that all history was true, and escaped .from the apparent dilema by adding that anything which was untrue was l not history. However, this may be, I :ik the fact remains that there have been ^ery many incidents and occurrences which go to make the complete history of any country or people which have never been recorded and which quickly pass from the minds of men, or are handed down only through the mists of traditions and must ultimately be lost forever. This is painfully true of many events which occurred in the earlier years of the history of _ that part of South Carolina which now constitutes the county of Lexington. In colonial years and during the American Revolution the great highways from Augusta to Camden, and from Charleston to the forts in * the Piedmont, passed through the section of country now known as Lex% ? " ? <: X / I If- ' *% . A pipe w tongue if 3 if-. w*t 7. ife'S? fe *? . . . SI Sg: -;- . ' P ij; . Iffe | - Cl XT .>iVr' "v o ^-v -y pi- a. Prince Albert is ^ a-'-. soU in toppy red bags, tidy red tins, handsome pound end half pound tin a humidors and in the xi pound crystal glass r humidor with X! tno/ipe moisicner _ pv top. Si i'f Copyright 1921 bfhs? by jj||p!sv^ Winston-Salem, J^Hn^l ' V ^EM ft# SOUTH CAROLINA'S mM ' f571 Acres of Land, Value Operated I DEGREE COURSES Agriculture, (Seven Majors) Architecture. Chemical Engineering. Civil Engineering. Electrical Engineering. Mechanical Engineering. Textile Industry. Industrial Education. General Science. SiloyT COURSES B Textile Industry. Pre-Medical. B si;mmi:u school ETj^B Juno 15?July 2d ' Agrneultural T< m. !:< , VPtton Graders. ' College Mal:c-ii)?. ^^^^|<ReniOVU! * Of Kntra:; < <'-.:id gfeglft:; tions. A uricl'l 111 iVi I ' *1 :| !t'\ - . SHI?* ?* T* ::? I WB^BSg:; R. O. T. <\ students '";;?^sher year during Jit" .ini i< : . , : IBEPEl^ :kf. ' The Regisi I APPLICATIONS f fww.tgg - ^ .Tr. IBfePHNK^1 -.' y . ' v '?* . - INGTON COUNTY |f 8 ; itch of November 14, 1900 j B : 1 ???-? "Y ington. The forests here once re-1 ( sounded to the war hoop of the wily Indian, while the lonely pathways i ] I were pressed by the quiet and cau- ! i tious footsteps of the pioneers of civ- . "? *-' ?t<i, ^ ^t-, 1,^;,-. ATorinn tVlO mzauon. IHC vm taui\, I Game Sumter, with Green and Wm. Washington and Light Horse Harry ; Lee and the earlier Hamptons with j < their heroic followers battled here; against the disciplined armies of Tarleton and Rawden and their treacherous Tory allies. Living in a land of heroes, amid localities noted for stirring and romantic incidents and daring deeds j which once trodded a wondering j world, we are silent and suffer the j golden moments to pass without an effort to rescue from the fading past I J the brave acts of our patriotic and ! ; self-sacrificing forefathers. Treading j ion historic ground unmindful of the j debt we owe those who gave us the proud heritage we now enjoy, we are j leaving everything to tradition, while j* the interesting legends of a glorious l,\rAr- . | past are passing away wiui tuts nvco If on't burn yoi >rou smoke R A Get that pipe-party-bee buzz action! Know for a fact what an and will do for your peace beck up the men in all walks o rho certainly get top sport out glow with fragrant, delightf ibert! And, you can wager your wee lVta-rf'o rmalitv anH flavf\r an LIU VI b U WMAA J UU\A t vta. MM reedom from bite and parch (< ive patented process)?will rin ittle old smokemeter the likes efore could believe possible! You don't get tired of a pipe v 'rince Albert! Paste that in y And, just between ourselves! port of rolling 'em? Get som lie makin's papers ? quick ? a: ette that will prove a revelatioi the national joy, COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING , W. M. RIGGS, President Plant Over $2,300,000.00. En Jnder Strict Military Discipline. VALUE or A TECHNICAL EDUCATION A technical education is the best insurance against hard times. In (] earning' capacity, it may equal an estate of $50,000. For the un- qtrained are the positions of poverty i: and obscurity. Times are hard in South Oaro- |j lina. but the cost of an education l Clemson College is comparatively low.?. t::"i"ien!ly low to be I ' within tin- reach of any ambitious * voting man in South Carolina. ' , . . . s Scholarsnips. iron tuition and ' ' n T "ii;11 .,l sit *i 11 I sH* J;;?i: i? ." i? < v <- ? . _ f;'jV5?rnnn :il t<' 1*. T. sti;j":i!! f'trtlur lii" cos4. ! ti:?-w (liv i.-il l;> i*:*<'i? . t*i*iii i-i ? <)!! : f:s I1 to ;>!"' 5vi 'Ml'- ; I xil" !"<>: !): ' tivt' lie i :? '! :< i. : ,:! j ? ; - .if T!(? >r:i i'>; v'ivisiu.'i 111 lilt- ! :, I !i< '": >!:! thr l"V?i?-ral < V X! I! i< "' I Kl X.-'rX. \jwhits-: rar, Clemsoo Co wiiii. iij; <()nsid;;I;::J) IN oiiiyy.x )f our older men. The writer mourns now over lost opportunities when he : realiezs that many from whom he has ' heard the stories of by-crone days arc no longer among the living, and many fruitful sources of much deserved in- 1 formation are beyond his reach for- J 1 ever. j < Longer delay will not, however, j ' render less curncun, me svu-nni/u.-^i , task and he hopes soon to begin a i.eries of papers with the purpose of : placing on the record/and within the! reach of the future historian many ! authentic facts now in his posses-j si on. J i The field has only been very par- j linlly gleaned and he looks with con-j fidcr.ce for additional information j front time to time, feeling sure that there are country loving people who j will come to his aid and place in his i possession everything of interest con - j nectcd with the history of the county. He desires to acknowledge here his J indebtedness to a number of intelli- , gent and thoughtful men for much information already supplied, and is waiting confidently for many other in- . teresting facts which are promised. It is believed that good men everyI where will realize the importance of j the work as it progresses, and that j' nothing which ought to be written | will be withheld. When the truth is ur i' k.9 9 ;ing in your smokea joy'us jimmy pipe ; and content! Just f life you meet daily ; of their pipes ? all ul, friendly Prince ik's wad that Prince d coolness ? and its :ut out by our exelug up records in your of which you never vhen it's packed with our hat! Ever dip into the e Prince Albert and nd cash in on a cigail j j smoke i | j g7f^|7 I. AND AGRICULTURE I , roliment 1919^20, 1014. | < <( HOl.AliSHII'S ANJ> KXA.MI- | f NATIONS S 1 The college maintains one hun- !| ,1 rod and .seventy four-year sehol- B ' 'ships in tin- Agricultural and Be extilc Courses. 10a oh scholar- m' t hip means $400 to help pay ex- g enses and $10!) f??; tuition appor- w . oned equally over the four years. ? r Also fh'ty-t u o scholarships in jar in Oil" Vvar Agricultural Course, ^ }id it.'i'ioit oi' '1 he seaolar- 5 c hip.: must l?e won 1 >y competitive s '< Q r* i 1 g?Eg;&ri?^Agsrv fully told our county will move up 1 into the front rank of the warring sections of the Revolution. i There are many names among those who have gone before us who earn- r cd the right to a page in the history j of their times, who are almost for- j gotten now. There are families i around us whose names have been favorably known since the revocation j of tho Edict of Names. Among the f first names occurring' to us when re- j' j calling the distant past is that of the ! daring and lovelv Emily Oeiger, ! 1 < whose romantic life's story has never! been properly told. Then comes the j brave Airs. Alarv Kinsler and the ! . i name of the undaunted Godfre.. ; Dreher naturallv follows: while . among a long line of worthies appear \ prominently the names of Michael: binning. the Threwitts brothers, j Lleweilyn and John, Johannes Kins- ! lor, Herman Hans Conrad Von Geiger.j Yost Meetzo, AVni. Taylor. Daniel j ("hupp. J. Sanders Guignard. Earnest; Henry David Muller. Gregory Clark.! James Calk and Tateman and Saylor! and others among the soldiers of the : i Continental army no less worthy, j Then there are stories of the Tory leaders?Pepper antl Hogabook and 1 l others who won an unenviable i notorietv. There are scenes of bloody contests! here also. Marion's Corner, Lynch's J Pond, Concord church. Clay Springs, j Granby and many other points not! mentioned in the written histories. Acounts of earlier churches, aca- j demies, homesteads, roadways, fer-! ries and other things perhaps might | i ])roperly appear. The purpose of this paper is to get this important subject before the i people in order that those who are in ' possession of anything of any nature j which ought to be preserved, and who j are willing to render assistance, will have*the opportunity to place the in- j formation in the hands of the com- i piler. The first paper will be an attempt! to write the true story of Emily Gei ger, as far as the facts can be ob- j tained, and will probably appear after the lapse of a few weeks?being dclaved onlv with, hope of acquiring additional information with refer- j ence to this interesting historical j character. Other articles will follow from time to time, as opportunity is afforded if the writer is permitted to accomplish i his present purpose. Meantime he begs the aid and cooperation of all those who may be in a position to ( render service. Xo attempt at chronological order will be made at this time, and the right is reserved to correct errors, and to add other facts, in subsequent papers, when they are shown to l?e facts. \V. T. BKOOKEIL Swansea, S. (\. November 10 00. j PISGAll NEWS. This being a fitm week to work, the farmers have been very busy harvesting grain and fighting General Green. Miss Louise Lindler and Miss Xova and Yelva Taylor visited Mrs. Bessie Kvzer Saturday evening. Mr .and Mrs. .T. F. Lindicr and j daughter, Louise. Mr. and Mrs. Weber j Bawl motored over to Lexington Sat- j nrday evening. I Mr. Lloyd Taylor of Lecsville visit-jj cd his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Sheltonjl Taylor. Sunday. Z\Ii*. and Mi's. (j. "\\*. Keisb-r and family visited their son. Lonnio Keis Winthrop College I S.VIH-A.AUSIilP AM) EXTKAXCK j EXAMINATION j J The examination for the award of j a ,'neurit Scholarships in Winthrop Col- B ego and for admission of new stu- jj lents will he held at the County g "ouri House on Friday. July I. at S a. m. Applicants must not he less,, han sixteen years of age. When | scholarships are vacant after July I they will be awarded to those tnak- I ng the highest average at this ex- j imination, provided they meet the onditions governing the award. Apdicants for Scholarships should write o President. Johnson before the eximination for Scholnrshin cxamimiion blanks. Scholarships are woiub SF'to and Yen tuition. The next session will | >pen September 1-iih, 1:?l' I. For fur- j 1 her information and <ata!ogue. ad-13 lress Fits. ?>. 55. Ao11 .>* !r Mill. > I If \: j .m ; ist11 vr: i: *s \< t: ? All 1 a' m f M S 3! I?JI 1 * i" ' I < . < ..:' <]. aheivbv m.tided to pre- ! f ll tia- siau- (!i!iv verified ami a'- 8 13 i-stcd with tin- undersigned. ami : 11 j 3 !it-rsoi:s indebted T < > > ;i i<I estate a re j 5 leroby notified to make payment to I J he undersigned. ' DAISY I'EALICE TO WILL, \dminis!ratrix of tlie Estate of John j i Dell Towill, deceased. 5 .May 2s. TOi'L?3t. !? or at St. Matthew's Sunday. Mr. Sholton Taylor made a busi-; less trip to Lexington Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. w\ F. Lindler and son rommie, visited kinfolks near Balentine Sunday. Mr. Harold and Asmrv Smith. Mr. Maxie Taylor and diss Xova Taylor accompanied them. Mr. and Mrs. Shclton Taylor and ittle daughter. Velva. visited Mr. md Mrs. I.. M. Kyzor Sunday eve Ting. Mr. Willie Sease was seen going | >ft" up the road Sunday evening. Wei I vonder where he was going. Mr. Maxie Taylor went to the moving picture show at. Center Saturday I "MODERN I RAY FIS1 Over Lever's Shoe Store 1< Send Us You: e Screen Doors, Wine Garden Hose, Watei Freezers, Base Bal Golf Goods. UNIFORMS / mnmnrTn Lorick & Incorp i HARD COLUMB r-A.-.vrr? swjgwt . n t rerr:*^ -rc(*i ma ' n', I "WHO'S YOU P By modern methods we remc | teeth ar.d live nerves or fili i I most'sensitive tooth with vc little pain or bad after effects Special attention to I Baltimore B< | 1829 1-2 Main St. COLL" fj Look lor Large Electric Sigi at Si J Hours 8 to 8. Su Meeting th For Low? We have met these demand on galvanized corrugated prepared roofing in rolls. prices on all roofing materia yon may. need in the buildei tels, grates and tile line, and we can make immediat Soiicl us your orders. J AD?rf/ Of * to 6 f- W fi -J ip- 3 .'.uJ <J> ?Lu.i ^ i 1533 Maiu Street, Cclu night. A Bird. llooni ;?L the Top Two friends were discussing a third, who had jus: had a business crash. "That settles Tom," said tiie first. His rise was rapm. n/J ciiiuoeu high. But success spoiled him. aid he is now down and out." With a thoughtful smile the other added: ? "One reason why there's always room at the ton of the ladder is that so many people, once they get there, become giddy and fall off." )ENTISTRY" I IEST WORK-LOWEST PRICE Crown, Bridge and Plate Work a Specialty. All Work Guaranteed \ HjER SOX, >15 Main St. Columbia, S. C. i uruers rur. lows, Screen Wire, r Coolers, Ice Cream 1, Basket Ball and v. SPECIALTY ammic Lowrance orated WARE ! IA, S. C. | - ? * R DENTIST?" i out-of-city patients | mtm Parlors 1 'MBiA, S. C. Phone 586 1 3 and Moving Dental Exhibit ^ lairs. | m clays 10 to 3 S ?manaaH m ?? Demand sr Prices s by readjusting our prices j roofing, metal shingles We have most attractive lis as well as on anything % ;s' hardware or woodman- j Our stocks are complete jj i J e shipment. * 4 if kOThFUS k 's..y JTv il il Ujv ^ mbia, S. C. Phone 4PS | ?BMW??IM????il?B?M l ' '-qgll I r ^ ,