The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, May 10, 1922, Image 6
REMINISCENCES OF
THE LONG AGO.
''Heap Sees, But Few Knows."
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(By Uncle Josh.)
Col. H. I. Caughman.
On the corner below the jail in the
village of Lexington, and opposite the f
post office, was the law office of Col.
Henry I. Caughman, one of our popular
attornies and safe counselor, well
read in law and a man of fine ability;
a great politician and an enthusiastic
state rights advocate. He was also a
veteran of the Mexican War. He
stood well with our people, sharing a'
large percentage of the legal prac-j
tice. With all of his good traits he
would occasionally take too much to- j
day. Always precise and exacting
/ in all dealings. One day he was approached
by some one wishing to see
him on business, meeting him on the
street, and he replied to him. "call at
my office d you, sir, I don't do
business on the street." And again
on, pleading a case in the court room
before Judge R. B. Carpenter, his
- argument was not strictly in accor
dance with, then, the New York Code,
the judge called him down, saying,
hut colonel you are not within the
Code. He replied to the judge,
quickly, "d the Code, I practice'
law according to law with common
sense, and justice. Excuse me,
judge." And continued on with his
, argument.
Col. H. I. Caughman married Miss
Mary Y. Denley of Richland county,:
and they had two children. Denleyj
named after his mother's family, isj
now a prominent citizen and a good ,
farmer. He has reared himself quite j
a useful family, and resides few miles i
beyond Columbia. Miss Mary never|
married and we think lives with her j
brother. The colonel and his wife)
died long ago but are still remembered !
by some of our people here today.
Granny Corley.
Granny Corley's home, the first
house built at Lexington was in rear
of Col. Caughman's office, and was
one of the most frequent visited places .
in the community. She was so:
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.pleasant, kind and benevolent that her i
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relatives, neighbors and friends were
pleased to call and see her. She was
reaiiy ine motner 01 me vmagc, iui
before the location of the town here,
her husband, Lawrence Corley, and
herself, owned practically every acre
of land in and around tl\e town. After
her husband's death she deeded many
lots, for public, charity, and othei
purposes, with a free and open heart.
She was unfortunately afflicted from
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a fall down steps which confined her!
to her home, but she was a grand old j
lady with all of her infirmities. Her j
visitors were always" welcome and she !
was glad to have them call to see her. j
Sherman did not burn this house.
She owned a number of slaves and
would hire them out for mechanics
and farm work, cooks, etc.; and she
thought so much of them, it was al-1
ways understood, that no one should j
whip or treat any of them harsh. If j
any one of them at any time needed 1
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chastisement they were to be brought i
hack to her for any and all corrections.
Strange, with all of her kindness
and noble deeds her remains lay in an
almost unknown and unmarked grave
in St. Stephen's cemetery for years,
and until her great grandson, Mr.
Scott Hendrix, through goodness of
heart, placed a tomb stone to her
memory, to his lasting credit.
Granny Corlcy was married first to
Jacob Drafts and had four children,
three boys and one girl?John. Jacob
and Jess Drafts, and daughter, Katie.
The second marriage to Lawrence
Corley?and had two sons and three
daughters as we now remember,
Ephriam, William, Rebecca, Mima and
Mary. We may not be correct in this
statement as it is taxing tender
ground and recollections of ourselves
and others. But of whom we may
more fully write hereafter.
John Jacob Hole.
Adjoining the Granny Corley lot
further down street was the Baker
Shop of John Jacob Hole. Joe Zooker j
was also employed by John in the j
bakerv. They were certainlv artist.* |
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in the business. It even makes our I
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mouth water now when we think of'
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the delicious, crispy sugar jumbles, the j
rich doughnuts, the l'ancy kriskingles. j
tne iaay ana poney finger ana sugar
cakes that pleased all children's eyes j
and taste; or then, just think of the
old time square ginger cakes 4x8, one j
inch thick, besides the velvet rolls j
raisin buns and light bread?lik"grandma
used to make". Weil. John!
and Zook made ail of these, and more,
and his place was popular. They vrere I
clever dutchmen, always jovial and
brimfull of fun. John Hole would get
drunk, periodically, and he was then
sure comical. His dutchy capers and
Canny sayings were good for the Uues.
We do not remember the date, but
back in the long ago, there was a
general falling of meteors and star.that
the elements were so brightly
lighted as to make it as light as day,
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so much so, that you could see a pin (
on the ground. Meteors apparently
had endless tails and almost struck
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the ground; indeed a strange phos-j
phorous flickering and light, alarming !
to some individuals, among them!
Joe Zooker. John Hole was boarding;
at the Draft's hotel and Joe ran to his!
room to wake him up saying, "Shon! j
Shon! why you don't git up, judgment!
day is comin', everything is afire, git j
up." John turned over in bed and said j
to Joe, "you go back and go to bet.
who de h ever heard tell of judg-;
ment day coming in the night?you :
tarn fool." Joe left John, and next i
day everything was "all serene," John >
says to Joe, "vat I tells you." These <
two characters are buried in the j
church yard here. ;
Below Hole's bakery. John Bacon'3
family lived in a cottage belonging to
Uncle Mike Hendrix. He was for
a while the superintendent of the
Laurel Falls mill, perhaps, until it
was destroyed by fire. This cottage
in town was also occupied by the
family of Mr. "Wheat, the harness
maker.- At the time of Sherman's
destruction here, grand mother Harman
lived in it and no doubt was the
cause of its not being burned, because
the soldiers seemed to think a
lot of her in her advance age, then
86. This building is now the law
office of Timmerman & Graham.
PLEASANT HILL DOTS.
The health in this community lias
improved in some cases. Mr. D. L.
Taylor has been confined to his bed
for a few weeks, but stays about the
same. Mr. Callie Taylor has been
having the flu for the past few weeks
but was able to attend services at
Pleasant Hill Sunday. We hope for
these to continue to improve.
The farmers are behind with their
crops on account of recent cool rain
falls. Some will have to plant their
cotton over, while others are plowing
it up and planting it in corn.
Dr. and Mrs. Ernest Hallman and
two small children of near Simpson
Ferry spent Sunday with tlieii
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brother, Mr. Claude Taylor and family
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Messrs. Carl and Simpson Taylor 1
visited their brother. Mr. J. C. Taylor,
who is in the Baptist hospital. .
Sunday. ;
Messrs. Frank and Henry Kelly 1
also Willie E. Taylor made a business
trip to Birmingham, Ala., leaving
home April 2Sth and arrived back
home May 3rd, via automobile. They
had good luck all the way around.
We were glad to see Mrs. James
Long at preaching Sunday. She has
been confined to her room for several
weeks. ,
Mrs. J. D. Taylor dined Sunday
with her brother. Mr. Tom Anderson
and family.
Mrs. Jennie Oillion and children
spent Saturday with her sister, Mrs.
Reuben Taylor.
Mr. Edgar Price and family, also
Mr. Grady Craps and family spent a J
short while at their father's, Mr. D.
L. Taylor's, Sunday evening.
Mr. Dewie Taylor of the St. Mat- <
thews section spent Saturday nigh' >
with his Uncle, Mr. Carl Taylor and
family. <
Mrs. Callie Taylor has been suf- ;
fering from a spider bite, but is getting
along very well at present.
We are glad to learn that Mrs. W.
F. Taylor has returned home from
the Baptist hospital. <
BRIEF ITEMS FROM
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The health in this communitv b
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very good, except Miss Essie Crout
who has been suffering severely for
the last few days. Her many friend;
wish for her a speedy recovery.
A large crowd attended service at
St. Matthews Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. James Gillian spent
Sunday with their son, who lives in
New Brookland.
Mr. J. D. McCartha and children
spent Sunday with his daughter, Mr.
and-Mrs. Jesse Keisler. ,
Mrs. Ioor Hayes and children,
Gregg and 11a Mae. worshiped at Saint
Matthews Sunday afternoon.
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Mr. Muller Smith and family dined
with Mr. Willie Smith and family
Sunday.
Messrs. Shatter, Dewey. Frank
Steele and Carlisle and Quinton
Shealy attended a minstrel over near
Chapin Saturday night and reports a <
jolly time.
Mr. and Mrs. Orin Lindler and
little daughter. Marie, spent Sundav
with Mrs. Handler's sister, Mrs. MaeAnderson
.
Rev. Mr. Obenschain spent a short
while Sunday afternoon with Mr. and
Mrs. E. XV. Crout, to see their sick
daughter, Miss Essie Crout.
As there was not much visiting Sunday.
I suppose this is all.
WATER! N O FORD XFAYS.
Small grain is looking exceptionally,
farmers are done planting cotton seed,
and are beginning to plough and fertilzer
their corn.
The union meeting which was held
at Oak Grove Eaptist church April j
and 30 was well attended.
Mrs. Frances Gunter of the Wateree j
section spent Sunday with her sister.,
Mrs. L. A. Howard, near the 'ford, j
Mr. H. T. Kyzer and family vis-!
ited relatives* in Gilbert last Sunday, j
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Mrs. Xovia Kyzer and children vis-i
ited Mrs. E. F. Kyzer last Sunday |
evening.
Mrs. B. E. Miller is visiting rela-j
tives and friends in the Capital City;
this week.
Mrs. Annie Howard and children j
visited Mrs. Xovia Kyzer a short |
ivhile Monday evening.
Mr. Elbert Smith and family of j
Pond Branch visited H. A. and Mrs. |
Howard last Sunday evening.
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We are sorry to learn that Master',
Xathan Miller is critically ill at the]
Leesville Infirmary.
Who is the proudest man ? Louis of
?ourse, you can guess the reason why.
Hush! Oh pshaw, it was only aj
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political bee beginning that ladies';
hat, but I'm not g'wine to vote for j
her, no I ain't, as I don't believe in j
vomen ruling at home and abroad. ]
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REPORT OE THE CONDITION OF
CAROLINA NATIONAL BANK
At Columbia, in the State of South Carolina, at the close of business on May
5. 1922.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts, including rediscounts $2,795,291.61
Total loans 2,795,391.61
I". S. Government securities owned:
Deposited to secure circulation (U. S. bonds par
value) 5 290,000.00
All other United Etates government securities ... 299,750.00
Total ^ 459,750.00
Other bonds, stocks, securities, etc 48,25ft.00
Banking house $ <5,000.00
Furniture and fixtures 5,200.00
180,200.00
r .*..1 Knni- 149.915 47
L/a.wiiu restive wnu r tui un inai-i vc vaun.
Items with Federal Reserve Bank in process of collection
(not available as reserve) 26,405.80
Cash in vault and amount due from national banks 385,151.91
Amount due from state banks, bankers, and trust
companies in the United States (others than included
in items above) 21,969.33
Exchanges for clearing house 41,230.99
Total of four items next above..., 4 474,753.03
Miscellaneous cash items 6,945.72
Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer and due
from I". S. Treasurer : 10,000.00
Total $4,165,210.83
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in % 300,000.00
Surplus fund 100,000.00
Undivided profits $224,646.31
Reserve for interest and taxes accrued 3,000.00
227,646 . 31
Lees current expenses, interest and taxes paid.... 95,739.83 131,906.48
Circulating notes outstanding 194,650.00
Amount due to national banks 13,970.60
Amount due to state banks, bankers, and trust
companies in the I'nited States and foreign countries
(other than included above) 6,947.25
Certified checks outstanding 966 .75
Cashier's checks on own bank outstanding 4,299.93
Total of four items next above 5 26.184.53
Demand deposits (other than bank deposits) subject
to reserve (deposits payable within 30 days):
Individual deposits subject to check 1,132.675.38
Certificates of deposit due in less than 30 days
(other than for money borrowed) 1.930.00
Dividends unpaid 164.00
Total of demand deposits (other than bank
deposits) subject to reserve, items above 1,134.753.3S
Other time deposits 2,013,699.S4
Total ol" time deposits subject to reserve
items above 2,013.690. $4
Bills payable (including all obligations representing
money borrowed other than rediscounts) .. 230,000.00
Notes and bills rediscounted, including acceptances
of other banks and foreign bills of exchange or
drafts sold with indorsement of this bank ... 34,000.00
Total $4,165,210.83
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State of South Carolina, County of Richland, ss.: 'J
I, Joseph M. Bell. Cashier of the above named bank, do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true to the best of niv knowledge and belief.
JOSEPH M. BELL,
. Cashier.
Subsc*bed an# sworn to before me this 8th day of May, 1922. %
THEO. y." BELL,
Correct?Attest: ~ r... .
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