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I County Road L ip For Five Da Following is the road law for this ^onntv. enacted at the last session of J Ilk; the legislature. It is of timely inter'T est, as taxpaying time is now at hand: Section 1. Road Duty in Lexington m ' County?Commutation Tax.?Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina: That all male persons in Lexington county be-1 * tween the a'ges of eighteen and fiftyfive years, inclusive, except ministers . of the Gospel actively in charge of a congregation, be, and hereby are, repr. * Quired to perform five days' labor upon the public roads of Lexington connty, as hereinafter provided, or in hen thereof to pay the sum of five ($5.00) dollars not later than March 15th of the year in which such tax is 4ne*. I* - Sec. 2.?Eight Hours to Be a Day's fti'-. Labor?When and How Performed.-r That a day's labor under this Act .fth&ll consist of eight hours each and J * shall be performed when called for by i , % ^ and under the direct supervision of the road overseer, as hereinafter pro|r vided. Sec. 3. Division of Roads Into ft*- . oart?ATia?Rnarf Overseers.?That the P Road Supervisor of Lexington county J shall immediately after the approval of this Act by the Governor, lay off !' \ the county roads in sections of not exceeding: five miles in length and f shall appoint a road overseer to work | i , under the direction of the Road ? . Supervisor and County Road Com? * missioners. * ?. Sec. 4. Receipts for Labor Performed.?That it shall be the duty of all road overseers to issue receipts, furnished by the Road Supervisor to f. the road overseers, (printed in form) to all persons performing five days' f Jabor .under this Act, and such receipts, when countersigned by the County Road Commissioner of the district in which the labor is performed, shall be given credit by the County Treasurer, when presented to hiwi, against the pay part of this Act, such receipts to be presented at the time for paying regular taxes. vSec. 5i Tools Required.?That . every person liable under this Act shall be liable also for furnishing one shovel, or pick, or axe, or plow, or such similar tools as the road overseer may direct and so warn. Sec 6. Credit for Teams or Ap^? pliances Furnished.?That any road overseer may, by agreement, get a person or persons to furnish one or two mules, or wagon, or road scoop, or all three, and shall give^ one-half day's credit for each such tiring furnished by such person against the labor part of this Act. Sec. 7. Expenditure of Commutation Tax.?That the funds received fro... the pay part of this Act shall be' kept in a separate account from other county funds, and shall be spent back . | - in the district from which paid, as I near as possible, on the road from . which paid, at the direction of the , County Road Commissioner for that district, same to.be paid out in the same manner as all other funds are paid out by the Road Supervisor and MS YOUR . BACKACHE? o eicm r\f ?ir>lr lridnovs. J.L, C> U?>UCHijr ?. cie" VA. - ? ~, . especially if the kidney action is dis- \ ordered, passages scanty or too frequent. Don't wait for more serious troubles. Begin using Doan's Kidney Pills. Read this Lexington testimony.. D. S. Smith, Main St., says: "I was j in bad shape with my kidneys several .years ago. I could hardly get up or j down and even walking caused me.: Misery. 1 had a too frequent desire! to pass the kidney secretions, which \ were scanty, and caused a burning; sensation. 1 tried many kidney c remedies without getting any relief. Finally a friend recommend >d Doan's Kidney Pills and I used them. By tho time I had taken the first box, I received much relief, and further use i made me well enough to stop taking ' -them". "Whenever 1 have any trouble this way, 1 use Doan's Kidney Pills and they give me splendid relief." Price COe, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy? get Doan's Kidney Pills?the same that Mr. Smith had. Foster-Milburn Co., Mfrs., Buffalo, X. Y. Mr. P. LaDuke, Farmer, Says, "You Bet .Rats Can Bite Through Metal." "I had feed bins lined with zinc last year, rats got through pretty soon. Was out $18. A $1.25 pkp:. of RAT-SNAP killed so many rats that I've never been without it since. Our collie dog never touched RAT-SNAP." You try it. Three sizes, 35c, 65c, $1.25. Sold and guaranteed by Harmon Drug Co., and Lexington Pharmacy. \ ?, .. , . aw Calls ys Work or $5 I i County Road Commissioners. Sec. 8. County -Supervisor May Discharge Overseers and Alter Road j Stations.?That the Road Supervisor shall have the authority to discharge any road overseer when same is not giving satisfaction, and to change the road section when, in his judgment, it will be to the best advantage to do so. Sec. 9. Overseers Exempt from Road Duty.?That road overseers under this Act shall receive no pay other than the exemption from the other requirements of this Act. j Sec. 10. Time Road Duty to Bej Performed.?That at least three days' J labor under this Act must be per formed by April 15th ana live aays by December loth of each year. Sec. 11. Warning for Road Duty. ?That each road overseer may appoint a person liable under this Act to warn out all other persons liable under the work part of this Act, and such person shall be given credit for one day's labor for each such warning. X9 person shall be guilty of! violating any such warning unless given notice at least twelve hours in advance of the time for such labgr to be performed. Sec. 12. Place of Performance of; Road Duty.?That persons living on j ^highways, the maintenance of which j is otherwise provided for, shall work 1 1 upon such other roads nearest their place of domicile,-as the Road Supervisor may direct. Sec. 13. Form of Certificate of Exemption.?That a doctor's certificate (printed in form) furnished by the Road Supervisor to the road overseer of permanent disability for labor shall exempt all such persons from all sections of this Act, and such certificate, when countersigned and presented as herein provided for work <Hvpr? the same I WV O credit as such work certificates . Sec. 14. Residents of Towns Exempt?Street Tax to Be Same as Road Tax.?That no parts of this Act shall apply to citizens residents of incorporated towns or cities in Eexington county, except that such towns or cities shall tax their citizens similarly or for the same amount as citizens of rural districts are taxed under this Act. Sec. 15. Election to Work or Pay Binding.?That when the work part of this'Act is once selected and any v.crk performed under same, the later selection of the pay part of this Act must be made before or at the time of the first warning for work by the road overseer. Sec. 16. Violation a Misdemeanor ?Penalty.?That all persons violating any or all sections of this Act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and. upon conviction, subject to a fine of not less than twenty-five (.$25.00) dollars nor more *han fifty ($50.00) dol1"locc tViQn tViirfv rlavs nor lill d, VI . JiVL V?v.... ^ more than sixty days, on the county chain gang. Sec. 17. That any and all Acts or parts of Acjs inconsistent with this Act shall be .and the same are hereby, repealed. Sec. 18. Effect of Act.?That this Act shal take effect immediately upon its approval ?>y the Governor, and shall he the same as if enacted the first day of .January in. such year ol its approval. Approved the -4th day of February. A. D. 1921. ha!.!.(y\\j:e\ baza ai: i There will he a Halloween bazaar j given at school house Friday; i night. November at 7:20 p_ m., for: the benefit of the improvement of the! school. Everybody is cordially in vited. - j i How Not to Take Cold. Some persons are subject to fro- > quent colds, while others seldom, if j i ever, have a cold. You will find that! the latter take good care of themI selves. They take a shower or cold j sponge bath every day in a warm I room, avoid over heated rooms, sleep j ...OV. r, ii-iml/iur nnr?n or li;irtl\* ! mill Cl, ^ , . - % _ A. y . avoid excesses, over eating, becoming i over heated and then chilled and getting the feet wet. Then, when they feel the first indication of a cold, they take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy without delay and it is soon over. A Lady in Chicago Telegraphs for Rat-Snap. Read Mrs. Phillips' wire: "Youell's Exterminator Co., V/estfield, N. J. Rush $3 worth of RAT-SNAP'.' Later rec'd following letter: "RAT-SNAP arrived. It rid our house of rats in 1 no time. Just moved here from Pa. where I used RAT-SNAP with great results." Three sizes, 35c, 65c, $1.25. Sold and guaranteed by Lexington Pharmacy and Harmon Drug Co. NEWS FROM ST. JOHNS The health of this community is fine at present, with the exception of a few. Mrs. D. M. Hook spent Sunday night and Monday with her sister, Mrs. Fannie Taylor. Prof, and Mrs. S. S. Eindler, daughter Mrs. C. E. Moonvhan, and grandchildren of Elliott, are spending a while in this section with relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Hook spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Hook. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Ballentine and Mrs. Lou Long- spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. J. Ed. Kyzer. Mr. Emerson Keisler silent Sunday afternoon with Mr. Claude Rawl. Mr. and Mrs. J. H.. Rawl and daughter, lone, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. S. Ed Hendrir* Mr. and Mrs. Lester Harmon and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Kyzer. Misses Nola, Geneva, and Ruby j Keisler spent Sunday afternoon with ! Misses Eunice, Mina, and Mertie Rawl. I Mr. Mark Keisler spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. Odis Long. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hendrix spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. "VV. \V. Kaminer. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Keisler spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rawl. Miss Claudie Amick spent the weekj end with Miss Lilian Keisler. Messrs. Homer and Floyd Hook I spent Sunday with Mr. Gerskin Keis| ler. I Miss Elsie Ray Hook spent Sunday afternoon with Misses Thelma and Ruby Hendrix. Mis Dorothea Keisler and Brother, Simdav afternoon with JL>1 UU1C. Misses Gladys and Virginia I'allentine. Misses Cleo and Katherine Hendrix spent Sunday afternoon with Misses Julia and Mertie Kyzer. / CHARTER OAK DOTS Mr. a,nd Mrs. Thomas Fulmer and family spent Saturday night and Sunday with relatives in Piney Woods section. Miss Lillie Raueh spent the week end with Misses Agnes and Nezzie Arnold . Misses Annie Lou Shealy and Pearl Hendrix dined with Miss Lila Harmon Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Hendrix dined with Mr. and Mrs. J. X. Harmon Sunday. Mr. Clyde iHendrix dined with Mr. Webster Wessinger Sunday. Mr. Wilbur Fulmer visited his grandfather, Mr. JD. W. Frick, a while Sunday evening. Those that were present enjoyed the peanut picking ?at Mr. Miles Riley's Friday night. Mr. Hobson Buff and two sistors. Misses Lillie and Mary, spent Saturday night and Sunday with Miss Rosa Harmon. Feeble Blood Works Havoc Glide's Pepto-Mangan Makes Heil Blood: Liquid and Tablet l-'orni When blood becomes thin and weak it is .due to a falling off in the number of red blood cells. It is easily recognized by pallid skin or a blemished complexion, loss of appetite or unnatural irritability and a sensation of weakness. It is not dangerous at first. In fact, many people scarcely noti-c it and go on for days, thinking ihey will be better :h<* next day. Tile great danger is in th<- 'possibility of becoming seriously iil from disease, which can work havoc in a body that lacks the endurance and rosistaneo in rich, red blood. Taken in time and st< adiiy. a few ' titles of Gtide's Pepto-Mangan tiro great help. It improves the quality of the blood bv adding red blood cells. They- check the weakness, improve the appetite, and clear the complexion . Vou can get Gude's Pepto-Mangan in liquid an tablet form at your druggist's. Get the genuine with the name "Gudc's Pepto-Mangan" on the package. Advertisement. Jas. Watson Says, "I'll Never Forget When Father's Hogs Got Cholera." "One morning ne iouna zu nogsdead and several sick. He called in the Vet. who after dissecting a rat caught on the premises, decided that the rodents had conveyed germs. Since Jien I am never without RATSNAP. It's the surest, quickest rat destroyer I know." Three sizes, 35c, 65c, $1.25. Sold and guaranteed by Lexington Pharmacy and Harmon Drug Co. *w^old in the Head" is in acute attack of Nasal Catarrh. Those subject to frequent "colds in the head" will lino that the use of HALL'S CATAK-ciI -iKLlCINE will build up the System, cleanse the Blood and render them less liable t.? colds. Repeated attacks of Acute Catarrh may lead to Chronic Catarrh. IT ALL'S CATARRH MEDICINE is taken internally and acts through the PI v d on the Mucous Surfaces of the Sysi 'J us reducing the inflammation and restoring normal conditions. All Druggists. Circulars fr?fe. F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio. - | CLERK'S SALE. Stale of South Carolina, County of Lexington.?Court of Common j Pleas. The Home National Bank of Lexington, S. C., a Corporation, plaintiff, vs George A. Rawl, et al. Defendants. By virtue of authority vested in me by Order of the Court in the above entitled Cause, I will sell before the Court House door at Lexington, S. C., at public auction to the highest bidder, during the legal hours of sale, on the first Monday in November next, the same being the seventh day of said month, the following described real estate, to wit: 1. "All that piece, parcel or tract of land situate, lying and being in the County of Lexington, and State of South Carolina, containing one acre, more or less, adjoining lands of Emanuel Long on the north; Mrs. Bessie A. Rawl on the east and south; .1. A. Keisler on the west; and being the lot of land conveyed to me by Emanuel Long, and the same being the lot of land 0:1 which my dwelling is situated " 2. "All that piece, parcel or tract i of land situate, lying and being in the County of Lexignton, and said State, contaniing sixty-seven (G7) acres, more or less, and adjoining lands of E. S. J. Hayes, Andrew -r t ta* on/l <srm and Jonah -I^OIl^, U . ?? . V- 11U1 , Hayes and Frank Taylor; being the identical tract conveyed to me by the J Clerk of the Court this day." 3. . "All that piece, parcel or tract j of land situate, lying and being in j *he County of Lexington, and said ' State, containing^ fifty (50) acres,; more or less, and adjoining lands of j J . Andrew Long on the north; by W. j A. Keisler tract on the east, by H. F. Taylor on the south and by Ella, i i E. Donly on the west, being the tract conveyed to mc by H. F. Taylor by deed on record in book 3-X, page i 574." 4. '"All that piece, parcel or tract of land situate, lying and being in the' County of Lexington, State aforesaid,' near Gilbert, containing twenty (20) ' acres, more or less, adjoining lands of i Mrs. Julia Hayes and George A. j Raw!; and the same being the iden-j trcal tract of land conveyed to me by I H L. Harmon, Clerk of Court o'| Lexington County in the case of Mary j Keisler against Ilay Keisler, et al. j this 11th day of April, 1019." Terms of sale: ('ash. Purchaser to' pay for papers, revenue stamps and I recording fees. H. L. HARMON (L. S.) C. C. C. P'. & G. S., Lex. Co., S. C.I October 12th, 1921. 1 ' " l- \ I V | LLilMiiV O O.iiiju. T . !? State of South Carolina, County oil Lexington.?Court of Common Pleas. I. D. Joiner, et al., Plaintiffs, verj sus J. Perry Hutto, et al., Defend-j | ants. By virtue of authority vested in me j by Order of the Court in the above! entitled Cause, I will sell before the Court House Door at Lexington, S. i C., at pu'blie auction to the highest j bidder, during the legal hours of sale! on the first .Monday in November next, the same being the seventh day f of said month, the following described j real estate, to wit: ".Ml that piece, par el or tract of! i land, lying and being in lJluek Creek l Township, in the County of Boxing-1 j ton. and the Stale aioresuid, contain-i I j ii:g seventy ( 4 11 i a- res, nmre or !e.-S ; adjoining hinds of .Mrs. ha /. 1.. j i Kr.cce'-, Dr. B. It. Kmce. estate j i lands of Murphy J Jut to. Annie ! 'Hutto, ami Waters Ferry Boat!! ! bounding this land on 'In- south-west. r ij ALSO, all thai piece, cancel or trad j :>C land situate, lying ami being in j Lexington County and the State afore- ; | naid, containing eight (S) acres, mere | or less, adjoining lands of J. Perry j Hutto on the north, estate of Murphy i Hutto on the east, Waters Ferry road j ? i _ a vimd on the tl.'iU LUluuiUia-.ni.nin... southeast, Charleston and Waters Ferry road on the southwest." Terms of Sale: Cash, purchaser to pay for papers, recording fees and revenue stamps. H. L. HARMON (L. S.) C. C. C. P. & G. S., Lex. Co., S. C. October 12th, 1921. The Dispatch-News has just added materially to its job printing equipment. Bring us , your job printing if you want it well done. Prompt delivery. CLERK S SALE UNDER ; FORECLOSURE j State of South Carolina, County of Lexington.?Court of Common Pleas. The Columbia Land and Investment Company, Plaintiff, vs Efird J. Meetzf, Defendant. By virtue of authority vested in me by Order of the Court heretofore made in the above entitled cause, 1 will sell before the Court House door in Lexington, S. C., at public auction to the highest bidder, during the legal hours of sale on the first Monday in November next, the same being the seventh day of said month, the following described real estate, to wit: "All that lot of land with the improvements thereon on the southeast corner of Moultrie and Jackson streets in Brookland Annex, County of Richland* and State of South Carolina, being lot No. 1 in Block E on a plat thereof made by Shand Engineering Company January 25 th, 1917; bounded northeast by Moultrie Street fifty-one feet four inches (51' 4"); southeast by lot No. Two (2) one hundred and fifty (150 ft.,) feet; southwest by lot No. Eight (8) fiftyone (53.4) Feet, four inches, and northwest by Jackson Street, one hundred and fifty (150 ft.) f'eet." Terms of sale: Cash, purchaser to pay for papers, revenue stamps and recording fees. H. L. HARMON (L. S.) C. C. C. P. & G. S., Lexington County, S. C. LYLES & LYLES, Attorneys for Plaintiff. October 15, 1921. CLERK'S SALE. State of South Carolina. County of Lexington.?Court of Common Pleas. J Catherine Amick, et al., Plaintiffs, vs A. P. Martin, Defendant. By virtue of authority vested in me by order of the Court in the above entitled Cause, I will sell before the Court House door /at Lexington, S. C., at public auction to the highest bidder, during the legal hours of sale, 011 the first Monday in November next, the same being the seventh day of said month, the following described real estate, to wit: "All that piece, parcel or tract oi land, situate, lying and being in Broad River Township, County and State aforesaid, and containing one hundred and thirty five (135) acres, more oi less, and bounded as folows: On the north by J. K. Summer, \V. O. Haltiwanger, on the east by E. C. Wil liams, on the south by A. S. Haltiwanger, and on the west by X. O.l Summer and 15. L. Cumalander. This described tract of land being bought bjr me from the heirs to the estate of .Mrs. Ann Summer and known as the j Catherine Wheeler Place." Terms of sale: Cash. Purchaser to pay for papers, recording fees and revenue stamps. H. L. HARMON (L. S.) C. C. C. P. & G. S., Lex. Co. S. C. October 3 2th, 1921. CLERKS SALE. State of Soutlb Carolina. County of Lexington.?Court of Common Pleas. Scott Hutto. Plaintiff, vs I.. V. Huygins, et al., Defendants. I5y virtue of authority vested in me by Order of the Court in the above entitled Cans", I will sell before the Court House door at Lexington, S. at public auction to tlie highest bidder, during the legal hours of sale, on the first Monday in Xo ember next, the same being the seventh day ut said month, the following described real estate, to wit: "AH that certain piece, parcel or tract of land, situate, lying and b? loin Lull Swamp Township, Lexington County, ami State oi Smith Carolina, containing forty-four and ?>a.. ?j: I. (44 J-2) acre-, m-wo or b-ss, and bounded or. the X--r*':i i., t. siinrp on the Last by .>. P. Lu<as, on tin South by L. .Hutto, ami on tb. West by the said Scott Hutto." Terms of Sale: Cash, purchaser :< pay for papers, revenue slumps ami rocording t'ocs. II. L. HARMON <L. S.) C. C. V. & G. S. Lex. Co.. October 12th, 1021. ('LURK'S SALIL State ol* South Carolina. County ol Lexington.?Court of Common Pleas. > Fred "\Y. Derrick, Plaintiff vs. Mrs. Maggie Redd, et ul.. Defendants. By virtue of authority vested in me by order of the Court in the above entitled Cause, I will sell before the Court House door at Lexington, S. C., at public auction to the highest "All that piece, parcel or lot of of said month, the following described real estate, to wit: bidder, during the legal hours of sale next, the same being the seventh day on the first Monday in November land, situate, lying and being in the town of Lexington in the County of Lexington and the State aforesaid, containing about one-half (1-2) acre, more or less, adjoining lands of J. M. Craps, lot of C. V. Bouknight, Kaufman property, and fronting on Lawrence' Street of said town, and a new street between this lot and the 1 T iitVirn* Crane finr? hv r? I'hlr'ti 1 W V/JL JJUVliVi A V4.J4X*. f/^ ?4. t.^il *.J foot street between this lot and the lot of Luther Craps, and by a thirty foot street between this lot and the lands of said J. M. Craps." Terms of Sale: One half in cash, balance on credit of one year with interest from day of sale at the rate of seven per centum per annum, secured by a bond of the purchaser and mortgage of the premises sold;' with leave to the purchaser to anticipate the credit portion and pay all cash. Purchaser to pay for papers, recording fees and revenue stamps. H. L. HARMON, C. C. C. P. & G. S. Lex. Co. S. C. October 12 th, 1921. SQUEEZED TO DEATH When the body begins to stiffen and movement becomes painful it is usually an indication that the kidneys are out of order. Keep these organs healthy by taking COLD,MEDAL The world's standard remedy for kidney, liver, bladder and uric arid troubles. Fhmous since 1696. Take regularly and keep in good health. In three sizes, all druggists. Guaranteed as rjpresented. Look for the name Gold Medal on every box and accept no imifotfea SHOES THE KIND THAT WEARS EASY AND LONGEST We are always prepared to serve our Lexington friends from a large stock of dependable Shoes for every kind of wear, in all leathers and sizes. The "Family Shoe Store of Columbia." Farmers' Medium and Heavy Work Shoes a Specialty. E P.& F. A. DAVIS SEED [ For the convenience of Lexington county farmers I have opened a' first class seed house in the rear of W. B. Redd's store, formerly my old stand, where I will make a specialty of buying and selling good fresh field and garden seed. Particular attention given to Rye, Oats and Peas. Now have good quantity of Abruzzi Rye at $2.75 bushel. Also good supply seed wheat and oats. Come to me for your needs in all kinds of seeds. Prices right. A. J. MATHIAS. Evertt-Barvard-Dayloo and Player Pianos YICTROIAS and VICTOR RECORDS. EMERSON AND OSEH. The John Church Co., 628 Main Street, Colimbia, S. C.. Mail Orders Receive Special Attention WHEN in Columbia, Lunch with us at Cream ery Lunch Room 1216 Lady Street, 1-2 block from Main. You will be as . welcome as the flowers in May. The best of everything and reasonable prices. Creamery Lunch, 1216 Lady St. Columbia, S. C.