Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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I REMINISCENCES OF 1 THE LONG AGO. "Heap Sees, But Few Knows" (By Uncle Josh.) Continuing the write up of Lexington in the long ago, we found on the same side of the street, next to Uncle David Hendrix' first* store, near Mr. Noah Hendrix' dwelling, the Milton |v' ..Simons Tin Shop where we can yet usee in our imagination, the bright tin *cups, buckets and coffee pots hanging f -out on the side of the door. Mr. Simons was a fairly good tinner and did a nice little business. He was a clever man and a strong Universalist And some times exhorted in its faith. After having been a citizen here for ;years, he finally bought a farm down on the Edisto and moved there, where he remained for a long time, and un- ' til Capt. J. Feaster Lyles bought him ' out and moved there from Fairfield county. Mr. Simons and his family' went West. We think to Arkansas and > we lave no record of them since. 1 & :' i.-; . Further up street we come to Christian Frank's Boot and Shoe Shop. He was a fullfledged dutchman and a 1 x Tine boot and shoe maker, and had a i large business, employing a number of 1 ^ workmen?Edward Fredrick, John " jp Shirey, Philip Bonebacker, Wee Wee, John McCawley, Noah Corley, and Old E? . -Uncle Caleb Hendrix, colored, who made the old-time stitchdown bro- J : ^ gans, while the other workmen made! the finest boots and shoes, repaired j H -- harness and saddles and all kinds of { ' ' repair work. Christian Frank, like most Germans, j \,; joyed'Wis dram and would get funny at j times but-not fussy. His home was; on the opposite side of the street. He | i" married Mary Corlev, daughter of' t' - Granny Corley and a sister of Maj. Ephriam Corley. Mr. Frank had ^ - ^three children, John, Lizzie and "V-f ft ? T A V. T. Q ftoi. fV* A PU'll TT TfATlt t JVy. - AUUilUC^i t/VSXXli. ailVl VAt il ? I UI v> tHC f 'x to Georgia and married out there. H Lizzie and Manda, died somewhere ( 'fCt about Brookland some time ago. Mr.. sj^V. Frank and his wife having preceded 1 * them to the grave, leaving the family ^ ?;.7 - extinct. . >Mr. Ed. Fredrick, a German, lived ^ V'in a cottage near the West corner of Main and Church streets. Both he t W0- and his wife died here. Their sons, 1 Wpy Ernest and Ed. wandered after their parents died. Ed. went to Augusta, ||p. Ga., married and died there year; ^ ago; Ernest was blown up in Columr^>^hia, accidentally. Mr. John Shirey, a typical German g and a fine boot maker, lived in the' Fort place, down on Main street j ^ r ^vfor years. When the war came on he' g P" "" jbined Capt. Caughhian's Calvary ^ jjp : Company. At the call for volunteers ^ he stepped forward and said, in his V German brogue: "I go. Who finds a ^ ^ ? horse? My Risinger furnished the; horse?a "stump sucker". After the , ! X war he became dissatisfied and went! j s to New York. Mrs. Shirey was an in-1 ^ dustrious woman. They had several! I r children, we now remember John, Bill, j Mary and others in the family. We; know nothing of them since they left. ! i v Philip Bonebacker, also a true type . I l German and a good workman, mak- < I c mg mostly women's shoes for Mr. j ! ^ Franck. Besides his work on the j ^ bench Boney served as steward of: . the poor house for some time. His wife . i was a good housekeeper and a clever j and kind German woman, who gave all care and attention under her , r charge, at the alms house. Boney was a good soldier during the Civil War,! and at its close he and family went ^ back North or to the Old Country. J Old Uncle Caleb was a ^uaint old i 0 colored man.belonging to Uncle Billie t Hendrix. He had strange notions , I ' and believed in the use of the "rabbit ... . <S loot to Keen away nooaoos , ana Sfv . i t the ''conjuring John" which he car- ^ ried in his pocket to accomplish wonc ders. He always claimed that beings r on earth were nothing more than . I worms, that they lived and moved ^ about and finally died and were noth12" , i 1 Ing. "Everything is nothing" was hii Kpt- saying and belief. j . . \ During the war John McCawley , I went North and we know nothing of pihim- ;j On the Fort lot next to Uncle Mike ^ -/ Hendrix store, east, was Mr. Pendle- , if ton King's wheelwrignt ana repair r ^ shop. His blacksmith shop was down . on Main street in front of the old Methodist church. On one job foi S Mr. A. F. Fort's buggv wheel he had occasion to us-e a little putty on the hub. Mr. Fort discovered it and on his questioning Mr. King about using putty, he replied it was of little con- I sequence, when Mr. Fort said. "Well, 1 why not make it all puttv?" Mr. King r & as we remember, had two boys, Bill ( *?. i and Carwile, still alive West. King's t Shop was where the Oswald Depart- 1 wC' 1 - ment store once stood, where now, 1 stands the Enterprise Hardware Com-' t panv. ; a The next place of business further' ( down street, next to the jail was John * Wingard & Son Henry's tavern, better C known then as the ' Otter Slide." They p ? conducted a tavern and bar-room, later | by Wolf Arehart followed by Owen Duffie who ran the business, a? the bole in the ground. It was a popular and well patronized resort for the :hirsty and hot beverage seekers, looking after John Barleycorn. The ^welling above the cellar or basement had two stories which were always full> equipped as required by the State law then with spare beds and provender to feed persons and animals, to care for their customers while they "drank away boys and drown your sorrows, and never let trouble roll over your minds." After two destructive fires the remodeled and improved dwelling of G. M. Harman were burned on this spot, the first fire originated across the street, the second fire from up street, with a loss of over $30,000, with about $6,000 insurance. Now every inch fronting on Main street is covered with a brickbat and is known as Harman Block, four stores. O the corner below the "Otter Slide" we find Uncle Isaac Vansant the vigilant and worthy sheriff, living in the elegant, granite jail. Uncle Isaac and Aunt Katie were liked by all the folks in town and country for their kindness of heart and hand. L'ncle Isaac had but one arm but his friends were numerous and he could i have filled almost any position he cvanted in the county. Zouker, one of our bakers, took a notion to raise the town on a general booze and was locked in jail for disorderly conduct, staying over night. Some one went to the jail to see how he was getting on and asked him how he liked it. He said firstrate excepting the board, it was pretty tough, but, it would do in a pinch. Uncle Isaac, present, did not like his remark and said d you "we don't live on a pinch." Zouker was turned out during the day and apologized to Uncle [saac and Aunt Katie, very gentlemanly. It is said Uncle Isaac Vansant or John Kleckley transplanted the large water oaks around the jail, only two "kf t Vi Dm 7 1 t - i n o* f /-w7 ox- V\nll i <S i. W11VU4 vyat \Jl\l UUI i IU front of the jail arid the other on he side street, was the spot where the shipping post stood. Uncle Drury Lawson was a noted comical character from -the Sand Hills and he often visited the village 'iding horseback. He was well thought of by the business men and especially the boys of the village. He svas good natured and loved his dram, svhich seemed to make him talkative ind feel rich. One of his usual sayngs, was when tight: "Did you ever ;ee a man look like me?" While he hook his head. He was a chubby, at, red face, and red frizzily hair? md a true typical Irishman. The >oys delighted in teasing him when le was "tipsy" and enjoyed their fun. >n one of his "carousels" here, riding lis faithful and gentle nag Bettie. he boys tq devil him, turned around lis saddle, so when he was ready to tart home well "soused", they helped lim up on the "critter," and he eached for the bridal reins anc aught Bettie by the tail. He looked iround surprised and said, "Bettie chat the h is to matter with you. can't tell whether I am going 01 oming." However, he took the joke food naturedlv and the boys turned he saddle right and placed him up on Bettie and started him home, swayng first one side of the horse then to he other, but he would never fall. U1 the time, talking to himself as the lorse walked along carefully, taking Jncle Drury safely home. So, true snough: "A man may be down, but le's never out." In those days people seemed to [rink more of spirits and think less of he habit than they do today. Any cind of a drink retailed for six and a luarter cents, and while they drank reely, would fuss and fight only ocassionally. They would settle their lifferenc-es by pulling off coats and oiling up sleeves and face each other n a fair knock out fisticuff, seldom ver injuring themselves, and after he fight they would shake hands and rart friendly as best man. Public and ale days sure would bring a fight . rut not serious, more liquor than .nything else. Wiley Dickerson, Truss ackson, the McGee boys, Uncle Dick Eli) Taylor. Ed. Leaphart, Luke iendrix and others were championseady to go in the ring for a fight any ime you called them. TATE TEACHERS' EXAMINATION TO BE IIELI) AT LEXINGTON FRIDAY". MAY 12TII AM) SATrilDAY. MAY" liiTH. The next teachers' examination wil* >e held at Lexington on Friday. May 12th and Saturday. May 13th, beginning promptly at nine o'clock each lay. Applicants are urged to he on ime as those arriving late will bo <le>arerd from taking the examination. ;t will he a great accommodation to he County Superintendent if those vho expect to stand wil! write him a ard so stating. Applicants may stand for Primary Certificate, first, second. or third trade; General Elementary Certificate, first, second, or third grade;i General Elementary Certificate, first, ! second, or third gTade. It will be | impossible for any applicant to take j more than one examination successj fully. Any attempt to double work and thereby cover two groups of questions is sure to result in failure. The Primary examination covers twelve subjects: Friday forenoon?English Grammar and Language, 1 hr.: Arithmetic, 1 hr.; Palyground and Community Activities, 1 hr. Friday afternoon?History, South Carolina, United States, and General, I 1 hour.; Geography, 1 hour; Civics. [ and Current Events, 1 hour. Saturday forenoon?Literature, 1 hour; Pedagogy, 1 hour; Health, 1 hour. ( Saturday afternoon?Nature Study, 1 hour; School Law, 1 hour; Manual Training and Writing, 1 hour. Any Primary Certificate will entitle the holder to teach in the first five grades. ] The general elementary examina- ' tion will cover twelve subjects. ! Friday forenoon?English Grammar and Composition, 1 1-2 hours; Arithmetic, 1 1-2 hours. ' Friday afternoon?History, United States and South Carolina. 1 hour; ( Geography, 1 hour; Civics and Current Events, 1-2 hour; Spelling, 1-2 ; hour. ! Saturday forenoon?Reading, including Literature, 1 hour; Pedagogy, 1 hour; Nature Study and Elementary Agriculture, 1 hour. Saturday afternoon?Physiology and Hygiene, 1 hour; School Law, 1 hour; Algera ( Algebra required for first and ! second grade certificates.) 1 hour. Any general elementary certificate will entitle the holder to teach in the first nine grades. The subjects will be given in the order listed and the time limit will be carefully observed. There will be three hours continuous work at a sitting. A general average of 85 per cent iiiviiiiii rr. VilMIYIIRLO precious health-building elements are essential factors of growth to every child. Scott's Emulsion is the food-tonic of special value to children. It jLk is rich in vitamines? ?A builds health and pro- Tw motes growth! Scott & Bowne, Bloomficld. N. J. 22-1 JAS. SMITH i UNDERTAKING Gilbert, S. C. CARDUI HELPED i< REGAIN STRENGTH Alabama Lady Was Sick For Three Tears, Suffering Pais, Nervous and Denrtcspfl?R#ad HMP Own Story of Recovery. 1 Paint Hock, Ala.?Mrs. C. M. Stegall, ? of near here, recently related the following Interesting account of her re- ( covery: "I was in a weakened condition. I was sick three years In bed, suffering a great deal of pain, weak, nervous, depressed. I was so weak, I couldn't walk across the floor; Just g had to lay and my little ones do the work. I was almost dead. I tried every thing I heard of, and a number ol doctors. Still J didn't get any relief. I couldn't eat, and slept poorly. I believe if I hadn't heard of and taken Cardui I would have died. I bought 6ix bottles, after a neighbor told me what it did for her. "I began to eat and sleep, began to gain my strength and am now well i and strong. I haven't had any trouble since ... I sure can testify to the = good that Cardui did me. I don't think there is a better tonic made and I believe it saved my life." For over 40 years, thousands of women have used Cardui successfully,1 In the treatment of many womanly j ailments. If you suffer as these women did, j take Cardui. It may help you, too. At all drugglata.. E 85 i ^mm?mm w^?am iv ' LUNGARDIA is "without a rival" in ordinary or deep-seated Coughs j and Colds, difficult breathing, and ; for the relief of Whooping Cough, i The wonderful results following its ; use will astonish you and make I you its life-long friend. Your j money back, if you have ever used i its equal. Danger lurks where j there is a Cough or Cold: Conquer j it quiokly with LUNGARDIA. Safe for all ages. 60 cts. and $1.20 per bottle. Manufactured by Lungardia Co., Dallas. Texas. For Sale Bv HARMON DRUG COMPANY. I* 1 with not less than 80 in any one subject entitles the applicant to a first grade certificate; a general average of 75 with not less than 55 in any one subject entitles the applicant to a second grade certificate; a general average of 65 with not less than 50 in any one subject entitles the applicant to a third grade certificate. Applicants are expected to furnish paper and writing materials. Rules and regulations prescribed by the State Board of Education. Results of the examination to be determined by the State Bureau of Examiners. JULIUS E. SHARPE. Superintendent of Education, Lexing luii univ . ? -v COLEMAN WILL BE COLUMBIA'S MAYOR. W. A. Coleman carried eight boxes in four wards yesterday and won the race as the Democratic nominee for mayor of Columbia over John W. Richardson by a plurality of 511 votes. Coleman polled 2,540 votes against 2,029 for Richardson. Coleman gained 400 votes in the second primary while Richardson showed a gain of ' 5. Moffatt E. DuPre led the race for council and crossed the tape with 3,064 votes to his credit. Sam L, Sweeney ran second, having polled 2,549 votes. L. X. Drake came third with 2,012 and R. J. Person tailed CITATION NOTICE. State of South Carolina, County of Lexington.?By W. F. Hook, esquire, probate judge. Whereas, W. H. Fallaw made suit to me, to grant him Letters of Administration of the Estate of and effect? of Ben Watkins. These are Therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and Creditors of the said Ben Watkins, deecased, that they be and appear, before me, in the Court of Pro bate, to be held at Lexington, C. H. S. C., on oth day of May, 1922. 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 20th day of April, Anno Domini 1922. W. F. HOOK. (L. S.) Probate Judge Lexington County, S. C. Published on the 26th day of April, 1922, in the Lexington paper, 2 weeks. DESIGNS WEDDING BOUQUETS FLOWERS, Chas. L. Sligh FLORIST 446 Main St. Phone 2761 COLUMBIA. S. C. Visit The Tea Shop In The Arcade )AIXTY AND WELL SERVED MEALS OPEX ALL DAY. )ur Accuracy Quality Service :ive you "Well Fitted Glasses" EL1GREN Optometrist and Optician 1207 Hampton Street COLUMBIA, S. C. I jl j DIAMONDS, PEARLS, WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY, SILVER, i / *? i?r f* * a f r> tu I I RELIABILITY SQUARE DEALING j BOTTOM PRICES. AytRY-Jeweler j COLUMBIA. 5.C | JL ' 1619 MAIN ST. i stitutions under which they live than any bill which ever crossed the thres* hold of this chamber." The senator said he supposed the measure would be passed, not because it met the judgment of the senate, but because a considerable part of the majority of the senate "are willing to forego their opposition to what they regard as unjust impositions upon the people in order to get concessions for those in whom they are especially interested." Ppnartnipnt t'rnin rnp text of his ad the ticket with 1,466 allots in his column. Mayor Blalock, Councilman Coleman and Councilman Rice will have served their four year terms on May 16 and the newly elected city officials will be entitled to take their seats on and after that date. Wins Exciting Contest. W. A. Coleman won the race for mayor, yesterday after having engiI neered the most interesting and exciting acmpaign in the history of city politics. The Richardson forces were lined up for a strong fight and the campaign waxed warm. Much was spoken and written during the last several weeks and the candidates in| dulged freely in the use of printers' ink. Enthusiastic supporters of Mayorelect Coleman secured Yarborough's band and left the city hall to sere1 nade the victor. He and Councilmenj elect DuPre and Sweeney were I heard. ! DANGER LURKING IN TARIFF BILL. I j Washington, April 26.?Summing | up a three hours' attack on the pendj ing tariff bill today in the senate Senaj tor Simmons (Democrat) of North | Carolina declared that it was his "deI liberate judgment" that the measure | was "fraught with more danger to i the people of the country and the ini 1 Jewelry. F.te. Eggs ^ makes early layers of produces fast growth in young chicks. 2l? We carry a complete line of Caro-Fet St Hogs and Poultry. We will gladly refund results from the use of any Caro-Vet rerne AUTHORIZED DEALERS I S. W. Boozer Chapin, S. C. Brookland Cash Gro..New Brookland. S. Eargle Drug Store Chapin, S.C'. J. S. Wessinger & Son Chap:n, S. C. L. P. Fox Batesburg, S. C. ?***?*1 ii ll^liiai IiIHIMiHiIIIIIII BiWI I "Here S Prices have now reached 1 sition to offer factory cost p | CORRUGATED GALS I TIN ROOFING I COMPOSITION ROOF 1 METAL SHINGLES s We can positively save 3 I HS VVtJH cl> UIl ctli V Lllilig \ kj u hardware or harchvood mz complete and we make sh received. Send us your order or wi LORICK B COLUME dress, which had been prepared alter what he described as careful study of the bill, the Democratic leader said there should be no deliberate delaying tactics on the minority side, but that there must be full and free discussion "to make clear what this bill if passed will mean to the American people." Will Double Rates. He declared that the rates in the bill were from 40 to 50 per cent, higher than those of the "ill fated Payne-Aldrich" tariff bill and were double those in the Underwood law. Enactment of the measure, he asserted, would result in higher costs of living, increased unemployment and the ''further monopolization of American industries." The chief weakness of reformers is thei rdisposition to think everything enjoyable a Ittle wicked. Bring Back Your j 1 Honeymoon Home" \ | yf MULTITUDE of urappreci- U M ated things in your home, that j 9R ce were lovely, are still underneath j S3 sir scratched, worn surfaces, as j H autiful and useful as ever. 9 1 they need to make them new H ain is the lustrous glow, the gleam- H I sparkle, and the rich color that fl in every can of Devoe Mirrolac. H irrolac comes in all wood tones and H many artistic, effective enamel col- 9 >. Easily applied. Extremely durable. H ivoe Products are time-tested and * I Dven,backed by the 168years'experi- H ce of th e oldest paint manufacturing H ncern in the U.S. Founded 1754. H Hp LVRMOX DRUG CO., H LEXINGTON, S. C. Talking Machines, Anto Accessories, om Every Hen! for a loafing hen. You can make layers out of every solitary hen you own. Egg Producer tonic, develops the egg-producing organs; ' young pullets; keeps poultry healthy and ! pound box, 50 c?r.ts. j andard Remedies for Horse3, Mules, Cattle, i your money if you fall to get satisfactory '' dy. I N LEXINGTON COUNTY J. M. Craps Gilbert, S. C ? Rice B. Harmon Lexington, S. C. { J. R. Lanford Swansea, S. C. Julian Sharpe Edmunds, S. C. j _j It Is" bottom and we are in a polices on our complete stock fANIZED ROOFING ING / ;ou money on your roofing may need in the builders' intel line. Our stocks are ipments same day order is rite for prices today. ROTHERS ilA, S. C.