The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, February 22, 1922, Image 4
ANNIVERSARY OF BURNING OF
COLUMBIA. 57 YEARS AGO. AS
TOLD BY A YANKEE" SOLDIER
Friday was tlio anniversary of the
burning of Columbia, the disaster of
Feb. 17, 18G5. "The following article
from The Cher.iw Chronicle of
twenty-four years aso quoting a letter
written by J. T. Boifcuillet in the
Macon Telegraph will be read with
interest today:
Just now when the anniversary of
the burning of Columbia, February
17, 186C, is fresh on the minds of the
people the following, written by J.
i T. Boifcuillet in the Macon Telegraph,
will be of interest:
"Yesterday I was converanig with
a prominent lady of Macon, who, with
her sister, al"?o a well known resident
Ol IUIS III), were cjcnmrooiico wi "iv
burning of Columbia and sufferers
too. from this terrible act. She furnished
me with evidence of the process
by which the union was restored
in the shape of a copy of a lettei
which was found in the streets of Columbia
immediately after the army ol
Sherman had left the ruined anc
plundered cltv. The lady informs m<
that the original is still preserved anc
can be shown and substantiated i!
anybody desires. The name signec
to the letter wan that of a lieutenani
in Sherman's army and was addressee
to his wife at Boston, Mass. I am in
dented to the Macon lady for the fol
lowing copy of the letter, which wai
handed to me with the request that i
be published on the 42nd anniversary
of the destruetofii of the fair ant
beautiful Columbia. I can add noth
mg in uie way 01 comment on sue 11 s
document. It .Speaks for itself:
" 'Camp Near Camden, S. C.,
" 'February 26, 1365.
?' 'My Dear Wife: I have no tim
for particulars. We have had a glor
ious time in this State. Unrestricte
license to birn and plunder was th
order of the day. The chivalry hav
been stripped of most of their valu
ables. Gold watches, silver pitchers
cups,. spoons, forks, etc., etc., etc
are as common in camp as blackbei
ries. The terms of plunder are a
follows: The valuables secured ai
estimated by companies. Each com
pany is required to exhibit the resit
of its operations at any given placeone-fifth
and first choice falls to th
share of the commander-in-chief an
staff, one-fifth to the field officers c
the regiment, and two-fifths to til
company.
"officers are not allowed t? joi
these expeditions without disguisin
themselves as prviates. One of on
corns commanders hnrrmvpfl n en
. " of rough clothes from one of my rfcei
and was successful in this place. H
got a large quantity of silver (amon
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of the community it serve
for the solving of all the f
tele.
Saving the
No matter how splendid
maybe, if you have not
fiaiwill: not bring you the re1
ried out,"Hie man who hi
behind your idea, is the o
Let Us He!
The Home
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Lexing
Capita!, $50,000.00 .
Member of Feder.
1 other things an old time silver mills
i plchter), and a very fine gold watch
, from a Mr. DeSaussure, who 13 one
of the F. F. V.'s of South Carolina,
i and was me.de to fork over liberally.
Officers ever the rank of captain are
not nia;le to put their plunder In the
estimate for general distribution. Thi3
is very unfair, and for that reason, In
i order to protect themselves, subordinate
officers and privates keep back
everything that they can carry about
their persons, such as rings, earrings,
breast pln3, etc.. of which, if I ever
get home, I have at least a quart of
jewerly for you and all the girls?
and some No. 1 diamond rings and
pins among them. Oeneral Sherman
has silver and gold enough to start a
i bank. His share In cold watches and
chains alone at Columbia, was two
! hundred and seventy-five.
T T n/xf o-n IV1 r. |
? | DUL l naiu i uv?um
titulars. All the general officers and
many besides, had valuables of every
. description down to embroidered
" ladies' handkerchiefs. I have my
share of them, too. We took gold
E and silver enough from the d d
I rebels to have Redeemed their infernal
; currency twice over. This, the curI
rency, whenever we came across it we
E burned, as we considered it utterly
' worthless.
1 " 'I wish all the jewelry this army
I has could be carried to the 'Old Bay
- State.' It would deck her out in
- glorious style, but alas! it will be sc at3
tered all over the North and Middle
t States. The d d niggers, as a
V general rule prefer to stay at home?
I particularly after they found out that
- we only wanted the able-bodied men
a. (and to tell the truth, the youngest
and best looking women.) Sometimes
we take off whole farms and plantations
of niggers by way of repaying
e the secessionists. But the useless part
of those we soon manage to lose,
a sometimes by otner ways,
e " 'I shall write to you again from
e Wilmington. Goldsboro or other place
i- in North Carolina. The order to
3, march has arrived, and I must close
., hurriedly. Love to grandmother and
the children. Don't show this letter
is out of the family.
e " 'Your affectionate husband,
l- "'Thomas J. Myers,
it " 'P. S.?I will send this by the first
? flag of truce to be mailed, unless 1
e have an opportunity of sending it to
d Hilton Heal. Tell Snllie I am sending
>f a pearl bracelet and earrings for her.
e But Lambert got the necklace and
breast pin of the same set. I am tryn
j ing to trade him out of them.Those
g were taken from the Misses Jamisons,
ir daughters of the president of South
It Carolina, secession convention. We
i, found these ? on our trip "through
Georgia.' "?Columbia Record, Febg
vuary 17.
No. 174
Made in five grades
ENCIL WITH THE RED BAND
MIKADO
MPANY, NEW YORK
rage Man
Bank means to a community,
ome.
il Bank
hat functions for the welfare
s. It has machinery at hand
inancial problems of its clienFirst
Essential
your idea or how practical it
SAVED something your idea
ward it deserves. If it be caris
saved and whose money is
ne who will profit most.
Ip You Save
National Bank
ton, S. C.
Deposits, $600,000.00
il Reserve Association
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WATERIXCFC2CD
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Well, we certanlly think that EN
nest was barking ui? the right tree
when he was talking about abolishing
some certain officers. We think that
is a stei> in the right direction as
there are too many officers in Lexington
county now. Why, siree, in our
boyhood days one man was all that
was needed to the office: now it takes
alnmn and assistant to each office
ail the way from State Senator to
dog tax collector. We say hurrah for j
AIIIIPII'H smmt
j
Mr. M. M..Howard and "family visited
at Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Kyzer's
Inst Sunday.
Mrs. Frances tiunter- visited her
sister. Mrs. B. A. Howard, last Saturday
.
i
The Misses Ballington's visited the
Misses ICirkland's last Sunday.
J H. A./ and Mrs. Howard were
guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Kirkland
last Sunday.
Mrs. Allie Be wis and daughter.
Miss Huth, visited Mrs. Bettie Kirkland
last Sunday.
Mrs. H. A. Howard has returned
home, after spending several , days
with relatives near St. Matthews.
Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Kirkland of
New Brookland visited the homefolks
last Saturday night and Sunday.'
Mr. and Mrs. Bonnie Price visited
the former's parents last Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. 11. F. Kyzer wnet to
Columbia today (Monday) selling
produce and shopping.
A PI-AY AT POM) BRANCH.
A play will be given at Pond
Branch Saturday night, February 2f?
by the teachers at 7:30 o'clock. Not a
I
i man in the house. No admission will
-be charged. The public is cordially
invited. Ji
IX MEMOKIAM
Whereas, God in his wise providence
saw fit to take from us on I)c.cember
7. 1020, Mrs. Mattie HogMnann,
who, was a faithful member of
our Society and on January 5. 1021.
F. A. Hegmunn, her husband, who
was a charter member of same, and
its faithful secretary for several
years: also Mrs. M. C. Caughman on
May 17, 1021/who was a regular con'sistant
member of our Society;
i Therefore, be it Resolved by the
Young Peoples Missionary Society of
Pilgrim Church:
1st. That we have lost three members
whose places will be hard to fill.
2nd." That we Inscribe a page in
our record book sacred to their mcmory.
,
3rd . /-. That we express i to -9their
children and other relatives our deepest
sympathy, in their affliction.
4th. That in this divine dispensation
we bow to the will of him who
doeth all thnigr. well, and say "his
will and not ours be done."
5th. That a copy of these Resolutions
be presented to the bereaved
families.
D. F. EFIRD,
MRS. LIZZIE CORL13Y,
E. E. W1XGARD,
Committee.
1)11. 1). M. CUOSSOX.
LEX IXGTOX SEN ATOR,
TREED FOR EOYERXOR
Dr. D. M. Crosson. state senator
from Lexington, is being mentioned
by his friends as possible candidate
tor governor, in the campaign this
coming summer. Especially among
his friends in the legislature is Dr.
Crosson being mentioned in connection
with the race for the chief magistracy
.
Dr. Crosson is a prominent planter,
business man, doctor and banker
of Lexington county. He is presiI
dent of the Peonies' Rank nf
I ville; he is prominent in the work of
the cotton-association; he has served
h'.s county twice in the state senate
and has taken a prominent part in
many public enterprises and movements,
always standing for the best in
the community.?Columbia Record.
COIU-.EY-HEXWRIX
On Sunday p. m.. February 19th,
1922, Mr. Marie C. Corley and Miss
Claudie Hendrix were married at the
parsonage, Lexington, SC., by the
Rev. O. B. Shearouse. The bride
and groom were attended by a number
of their friends who extend then
best wishes and hearty congrntuia
tions.
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NOTICE STOCKHOLDERS i i IA1 IN
TEI'EIIOX E COM PAN V
There will J>e an all important meeting
of the stockholders of CliapiTelephone
Company at Chapin <>n
Friday, March 3rd at 2 o'clock.
Please Come.
ENTERTAINMENT AT RED BANK
The Ladies' Aid Society of-the Met
Bank Baptist church will give an en
' tertainment at the school house, Feb
1 ruary 25. for the benefit of the nev
I church building, beginning at 7 p.
m. The public is cordially invited.
C'omo Up to Those Claims. J
RAT-SNAP is absolutely guaranteed
to kill rats and mice. Cremates
them. Rodents killed with RAT-SNAP j
leave no smell. Rats pass up all food j
to get at" RAT-SNAP. Their first \
meal is their last. RAT-SNAP conies c
in cakes. No mixing. Cats or dogs s
won't touch it. Three sizes, 35c, 65c, ^
$1.25. Sold and guaranteed by Lex- .
ington Pharmacy and Harmon Drug
Co.
TAX NOTICK. - ?? ^
According to law the County Auditor
will add the following penalties:
On January 1st. 1022, 1 per cent,
penalty will be added to those who
have not paid. On February 1st,
1922, an additional 1 per cent, will be
added to those who have not paid,
making 2 per cent, penalty for February.
Still an additional 5 per cent:
penalty will be added on March 1st,
making 7 per cent, penalty to be paid
by those who have not paid by March
1st. 1922.
Poll Tax. SI.00: Capitation Itoad
Tax, $5.00: Capitation Dog Tax, $1.-5.
TAX BOOKS CBO.SK MARCH 15,
1022.
"When remitting give each Township
and School District your property
is in. Give one name in full?
not initials. Send postage for reply
and return of receipt.
W. .1. SMITH,
Treasurer Dexlngton County. S. C.
Till M- h. 15th. 1922.
SCHOOli AM) Oi l I< K Sl I'PIilKS
Pencil pads, writing tablets, writing
papers, examination taolets. com.
position books, lead pencils, writing
pens, penholders, inks, rulers, erasers,
school and office supplies of every,
kind. Box papers in great variety.
We sell the Itcxall uuality kind. Call
| for a free blotter and look over our
! line.
HARMON* L)Kl"(I CO..
2w J.cxingtoti, S. C.
i
VN'SIIAK KX TKSTIMOX V
Time is the test of truth. And
Doan's Kidney Pills have stood the
test in I-cxington. N*o I-exington resident
who suffers backache, or annoying
urinary ills can remain unconvinced
by this twice-told testimony.
Mrs. It. V. Powell, Main St.. l.exington,
says: "I had a dull ache in
my .back unci in the morning when 1
but u|i i ivuiu uui ui.> dviiu liver, l
tired cii3ily and it was an effort for
mo to do my housework. Headaches
and dinz>? spells bothered me and my
sight was blurred. Doan's Kidney
Pilks from the Harmon Drug Co., gave
me relief almost at once and after usinflTthree
or four boxes all the trouble
disappeared."
Over three years later Mrs. Powell
said: "I think just as much of Doan's
Kidney Pills today as 1 did when I
recommended them nearly four years
, ago. I haven't had to use a kidney
j medicine since that time."
Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't simply
ask for a kidney remedy?get
' Doan's Kidney Pills?the same that
Mrs. Powell had. Foster-Milburn
Co.. Mfrr... buffalo, X. Y.
They Appeal to Our Sympathies.
The bilious and dyspeptic are constant
sufferers and appeal to our sympathies.
Many such, however, have
neen completely restored to health l>y I
the use of Chamberlain's Tablets.
These tablets strengthen the stomach,
nivigorato the liver and improve the
I digestion. They also cause a gentli
movement of the bowels. When you
have any trouble with your stomach
give tliem a trial.
GKT CO GO 11 INTO
YOl'It 1W1.K CIIKF.KS
If Your Face is Your Fortune. Don't
I.ook I.Ike a Bankrupt.
Who does not want red lips, a good,
clear, healthy complexion and bright
flashing eyes?
Some people have stub wonderfnlij
good health nothing seems to hurt
them. Others could so easily huv<
fine color and more strength and vigor
if lliey would help nature with Glide's
i'epto-Mangan. It is a splendid iron
[ tonic that physicians have prescribed
for thirty years, it is not an experiment.
It is not merely a temporary
. help, because it makes plenty of red
blood and, as everybody knows, red
blood is the only sure foundation oi
permanent health and strength. Get
I I i.?i ,iuui iil UKKI?l .11111
take it a few weeks and see how much
1 hetter you fed and look. Sold in liquid
and tablet form. Advertisement.
I". fj. (Government Warns Farmers
( j Alwiit Disease Caused Iiy I tats.
They carry Bubonic plague, fatal tc>
human beings. They carry foot and
' mouth disease, whieh is fatal to stock.
They kill chickens, eat grain, cause
de.srtuction to property. If you have
Ij rats RAT-SNA I* will kill them. Cre-1
mates rats after killing them?leaves
- no smell. Comes in cakes, ready foi
r use. Three sizes, Silo, 65c, $1.25. Sold
, I and guaranteed by Lexington Phar;
maty and Harmon Drug Company.
'
Irs. F>a ii ra M. Hoyt Rworamcnds , ???.
Chamberlain's Tablets. ,
"I have frequently used Chamber- f> ?, , i|
ain's Tablets, during the past three I E" GIFTS THAT LAST
"ears, and have found them splendid T~TT ' : f ^
or headache and bilious attacks.- I ;
im only too pleased, at any time, to DIAMONDS, PEARLS,
ipeak a word in praise of them",
vrites Airs. Laura M. Hoyt, Kuok- WATCHES, CLOCKS, |
)Qrt-K- Y' : JEWELRY, SILVER,
I CUT GLASS !
i/iA/iuiiuy I RELIABILITY
WEDDING BOUQUETS
BOTTOM PRICES^ I
FLOWERS, AytRY^EWELER
Chas. L. bllgfl COLUMBIA. 5.C
FLORIST Ifiiq MAIN ST.
1140 Main St. Phone 2761 a619 MA1W
ror.iTMRT* s r
?PQg? 11 111 ! ! IWU
Watch Out For The Pests
In Your Orchard
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isuii L give mum <t ciiuiici; lu get HI iiieu u?<iuiy \voii\.
Get one of our good sprayers and the right spray.
Drive them from your apple, pear, peach and other
fruit trees. By investing a small amount in one of ;
these outfits, you will acl dhundreds or even thousands i
of dollars to your profits.
LIME SULPHUR.
1 lb ; 30c
5 lb $1.25
10 lbs.., 1.95
25 ?lbs 3.75
SPRAYERS.
Tin Hand Sprayers 65c
1 gal. compressed air sprayers $5.00
3 gal. compressed air sprayers 7.50
No. 832. Deming Barrel Sprayer 17.50
Lorick & Lowrance, Inc. !
Columbia, S. C.
nrwrafwrmiTTniTTrTm?ig? Tnra BHUI iiinmm TWW
Special Notice I
We are Meetingrall Prices Declines 1
as fast as they Occur. |
We Have Reductions on Hot Blast |
Stove Ranges and Furnaces
Galvanized Iron Roofing, Flat Sheets i
and Tin Roofing. <;
Black and Galvanized Pipe, Pumps j
and Garden Hose. i;i
Plumbing Materials. >1
LORICK BROTHERS 1
j 1533 Main.Street, Columbia, S. C. Phone 49S j|
Caughman-Kaminer Co.
Gasoline 22c Gal
i 1 A U
iverusene if
Havoline Cylinder Oil !
jC A - - If- -J ?
i iur mhos i3c qt. sue gai.
Caughman-Kaminer Co.
Lexington, S. C.
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