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I LANCASTER * ENTERPRISE. . .4 Published Wednesdays by Enterprise Publishing Co. A. J CLARK. Editor. One Year, - $1.00 Six Months, - - .50 Tliree Months, - - .25 im advance. Wednesday, Sept 24, 1002. The Editor and Local Enterprise As a factor in fostering every local enterprise, and as one who devotes his whole time and tnl I ents to the upbuilding of tliej community, the country editorj is uiiKjue and important, ana i deem it an especial privilege to| pay a merited tribute to his Worth, says It B Harrison, in an article written for the Atlanta Constitution Every enterprise projected, every scheme unfolded, that will awaken hisi fellow citizen to business aetiv- j ity. receives his enthusiastic I support and the fruits of hi*! pen add wealth aid honor to! his constituents. The country editor possesses a pride in his town that no one else can possibly feel Hi* pa per is an index ?>f the progressiveness oi' his bailiwick, which lie is anxious to show oil' lo the host advantage If a cotton mill, oil tniil gin tierrv, broom fnctory &v brewery is to ho built the influence of the country editor is (irsi seetir eel to boom the projoct ami en list the much desired stoc holder tinder his banner If the court house or jail is growing old and dilapidated, the beauties and benefits of new public buildings are set forth in such eloquent words that properly ladders deem it a happy p iviiege to be taxed to ereot them Should the town be devasta ted by lire, nothing short, of pressed brie'* and terra cotta Will suit the editor's advanced views as to the proper material to be used itt rebuilding, and his persuasive plea insures an issue of bonds to equip the town with a -\su-m of waterwor s ami an up to date tire depart inent Though lie rarely occupies tl.e allien corner in cliurcli. whenever new buildings are re quired, the country editor is one of tiie most enthusiastic workers in securing handsome place* of worship for the people fn the interest of education lie enlists for life. ;*,<i by the inliut nee lie Coinmands aim makes it j? ?s*ib:e for every chihl in the commii liity to receive public school ed Mentions. With a zeal wonderful to heboid, he assists in making go\ ornor* congressmen* judges, senators and representatives of his friends, and is row a riled wit.li numerous ) aekagesof garden seed that refuse to \ iehl the kind of piant advertised on the label He insure* the re election of il.?- sle rill" hv heralding some hair-hreadtli adventures whereby the vigilant ollieial caught home lue less burglar asleep at the switch. While r h u?.professio i tl for for the plmsiriMi t<> Hilwrtise, the editor never la'U lo jiraise (lie woruhrful ?i? x'.crity with which he ! M\vs < II' some man's ley or cau-es ,-ome ieckles- drummer to be relieved ol Joe grij? Should oohn billK r in. ve an tinu-uadv* good en j> oleoilvti ami corn, the editor sing* his pr use without stmt and strei.g Ik ius the farnifr'-i rrmtil v.illi ttw I'l.nnK merchant. Every irirl in his community tvho becomes a l> ide is 'he loveliest Hint ever wore orange blossom e, and the bridegroom is the bravest ami han-mmest thingthat ever came <iown the j?il<e. II the mother ot the community were allowed to vote, the editor j could get any office lie wanted, ; * * as he makes it a point to call every babv a bouncing tenpounder, and when he reads it, the hap py lather wears a smile that illuminate his countenance the whole length of a cotton furrow. For tliis untiring devotion, this labor ol love, the editor is enti t led to a generous reward. Every man in the community should make it a point to lake his conn- I tv paper, whether he takes any oilier or not. Every lawyer, physician, school teacher or professional man of any kind should keep a tt aiding card in his home paper and pay liberally lor it whether they leel that the\ are direct'y benefited or no'. The merchant, hotels, and board ing house should be the most V> IIICII IS* IM.*> HIMI III*" it- :#? T1 III j delinquent subuiib ra. ? Press ; m l Printer. Fortune Favors \ Texan. "II iving distressing painp ii he?d, back and ?t vn.udi, nml being without app'?t?ie, I l?"g;an to use Dr. King's N w Life Pills." | write* NV. 1'. WniN?hf?il, <'f I\.>n ! nod !??, T. x . "and so?,u felt i?kt a now man." Infallible in atom j ach and liver trouble. Onh 2n. j at C-awfor 1 liroh. and .1 V. Mark . oy <V Co. Lancaster on a (loom. Special to T!ie State. Linct?<ter Sept 21 ?The Lancaster, graded s dn-ol has I opened with bright prospects tor in successful vear. Tli" -irersin ! * ' itendeht. rrool Lroi aol 1 . I> ker, | ' has conducted the fcehorl fori several years. !1h ii"w assistant I | is I'rot. I'resslv K-'binsno,. an 1 hnnnr'graduutc of I*.r- ! 1 ic college. j The school is itu'v conducted in temporary (juaiteiv, as i he new ' school building is not vol comjpieted. It will I ? ? nils of tin* I handsomest in 'Ik-* S'a'c and will he thoroughly npipjed with 1 til modern conveniences. The machinery is oeii ?r rapidly | pi iced iii i lie new million dollar |cotf< n mill at the head of which | lis <'oi L'-roy Sprints. It will; J be in lull ope rat .on by l)*c. 1 next. I The Masonic fraternity is erect. | 1tint an elegant building on M un j stre**l, which will he an ornament i to the town when completed. Lancaster is < n a substantial 1 ti.?om 'I'her.) is more business! 'done in this place than anv <<llier i town of the siz.- in the Stale. Tin so are good churches, in ! charge of able ministers, irood I I schools, and ihe prettiest culs ?n : i I hefc lied ition I nr anv n: her a irl i.l I t lie Si ato. 'I kid nsinir a box of 'Miatiiherlain's I Stomach A Fiver I'ablefs and tl 11 il I ! thi :ii tli? best thing t??r my stomach i I ever used." way a T. W. Kobinsoti, I .1 natice of the I'eace, at looiuis, Mich. These Tablet* not only correct ! disorders of the atomacti but regula'e the liver and bowels. Pleasant to take i and pleasant in effect. Price 25 cents per box. For ?ale by J. F. I Maekey A Co. I liberal patrons, as they ^el the gratesl rttuns. It is wronu tor any community to comptl its editor to dun t lit in lor subscriptions, which should be cheertully paid in advance, not in baled hay, tod. r and shocks, bill in good honest silver dollars, having a merry ring that will [ make the editor snulo audibly. ;vs a general unng, inuc(Miu;r? editor is a good-natured, Inn hearted man who loves to lahot tor others and contents hitnsell J with remunerations far h< low Ids I worth, lie lajors hard, even it J he often reaps not, and as he passes through this vale of tears, I where true merit often goes tinI rewarded, he may gain com tort (torn thex tact that there are tint records to show that an editor ever went to the penitentiai.v or to hades, and though his reward may he sin til while on earth, i there awaits 1 >;* htm a crown hereafter that lades not awav ' I ... i.n-.). ... t.. i i ? i. Don't Forget I !' In call on S I? <iKK<OliY A: f:(>. I<?r vnur I Groceries, luith 111\ y and F.inev, and! hs cliff) ]> a* I he o'icsipest All arc invited to call and lntrented rirht. 8 >nrn near F R M;n.?i'\ '< rc?i.i<l? new. S. I\. Gregory ?f Co B "" ^ "{/* I 91 fl||| For that N H? .Millionaire! I ! |-' Feeling | I wear clothes fl | f STRAUSS BROS A 1 H Oocd T <v?!or.. for ^ I Satisfaction Wj \j|i | J Zuarcr.teed. Pj I Sir* t!*.o com* I piete llr\? t?l * I the store of EFFECT | Funderburk Co 5 \ > >' Notice ! All ex Confederate soldiers of any branch of service in the war who went from Flat Creek town ship, or any friends or relatives who can give any information about the time of enlistment, length of service, etc , of any solder, are requested to meet me at White Bluff on Monday, October 12, at It) o'clock a 111 \ when I will make up the records for said township. I G Coan, Clnn Com for'Col Records of Flat Creek Township. Prize for Wheat Growers. fIhe 11 eath Spring* Roller Mill, to encourage the cultivation of wheal, is ofTdiiug the following prizes io its patrons lor thu sen son ol 19l?2?3 : Fort lie best yield I oil sere, $2'). ; for largest yield on 5 arret, $3 > ; and for I lie largest on 10 acres, $50. Messrs 1' T. Twitty, Be rv Mobley and .1. A Weaner have been appoin'oo * committee to award the prizes The oiler is not limited to L-fieaster county termers uu' any I art nor who will pat on :/e t he mil) ] ^ anotiior season will be entitled in enter the contest. All persons ( desitiinr to enter the c'o'est should apply f?"?r blank torin of 1 agreement to R. !1 Markov.'< Manager, llen'h (Springs. S. C O A.OTOH.T/V.. \ Bonr? the v'' ^ | Money to Loan. |l O" \" A I'.K'KX r Vl-ir TO X K n'' York City I tit???? iirrMtitfcniPiil* j liv which I CMII loX"U:t'i> lottos ol $'>00.00 Hint imwtn!- on tirsf mort- 1 I gVigpn on unproved cotton farm-. ?t I" 7 percent interc-l on sums nT $100!) 00 ' Hint nvor. rtrnl S per coot tntores' on j nil ill* of lei>!) fiitii $10'HM)0 No com- j mission i r hrnkeraire dimmed nl^ a : reasonable fee ti r t-.h-.'riei of ft* I >. ?<. K. n v i-i k, AI torncj hi -1 ,a w. Lancaster. S. <jjept 8. '02?(Itn 1.1 I ALWAY! OUR ENTIRI Fa!! and Wi are now ready for "Something new" h ve c n apply to our stc he week, as every ne> :omes out usually find aecially is it a fitting: J son for every season little better than last, have seen a prettier lir Goods and dress pattei we are showing:. Goo: o have been very careful undersold, and are he who thoiouohly unde your trimmings, etc. few of the "New Thini ,1* ^ Wool Poplin, satin faced Hair, Venetians, Tr.icots, spuns, fine; French Flannel shades, soft wool Fabrics Veilings, Hrouclcs, Hroadcl dresses. SILKS?As for he excelled. All widths l i. Moire Valour, fancy stripe MINGS?To match every ecru and cream appli.me, } chant illy and escuriul lace> showing the correct styles rial, best workmanship in j ever sent out from New Y< -*r>r ^ w)|"l \Yc sell the kind that Our line for fall and winte gest assortment in Lancas BAUCi Never before have we h in most every department Hats at 25c, 20c boys'11 at? 15c, >1 shirts at qor, 50csi: at ?6, 5s men's suits at #2.f $] nun's pants at 75c, 25 shoes at 95c, $4.50 rugs at 7 1 2c brown drills peryau We might go on writing we insist on your visiting You don't have to buy?il goods. We rely on pric treatment to retain it. Respect Viiiliams-H \\fc have a beautiful lin & Demorest Sewing Macl _l> ? - "I 5 * ^ * . I LINE OF nter Goods 'you to examine. v > an expression that >re almost any day in v and good idea that * s a place here Rscx press ion at this sea- V finds our stock just a We hardly think you le of novelty Dress rns J.n thiss city than Is in this department ly selected, cannot he dug shown by a lady . Tstands how to select Below we mention a t > srs Prunella, Soliel, Camel's ^ Scotch Cheviots, domeIs in all the fashionable in albetross, Cashmeres, lotlis, Armours for street silks, our stock cannot guaranteed black Taffctta. s and Persians. TitlMr dress, pattern in black, jassmentries, nets, braids, i. JACKETS?We are , newest cloth, best mateackets, capes, furs, coats, a; k city. >es - ' gives entire satisfaction, r arc beauties and the lar cr. - A I XT <-4 > \ A 1. M ad so many real bargains * <>! the store. 50c men's W ; at 5c, 25c Caps at 10 and iirts.it 25c. j? 10 men's suits ;o, $2 men's pants at ?1.25, boys' pants at 20c, ?1-25 $350,^1 table covers 50c, 1 5c, 4c brown sheeting.3c. about these bargains, but our store soon as possible. ' c: n't c n rr? tn elirmr Aiir ./ ?i. i v. *.v/ onu vv v/n i cs to win tiade. On fair fully, uehes Co.. e all sizes of Rugs. Davis lines are going fast. ^ * v