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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1894-09-26
Report of Grand Jury.

The State of South Carolina. In the Court
County ,of Lexington, OF Sessions.
September Term, 1894.
To the Hon. W. C. Benet, Judge presiding:
We the Grand Jury for Lexington Coun-
ty. beg leave to make this, our final report:
We have examined and passed upon all
the bills handed US by the Solicitor, anc
discharged our daty as We understand the
law.
Tbs work, recommended by US at the
February terra, to wit: the building OF
new house for the colored poor. has not
been done. We still recommend that this
building be erected before the winter sea-
son. Our committee. for that purpose, has
visited the poor house this day. Upon
their report, we find that the inmates there
in are well satisfied with the treatu ent
given them by the Steward.
We also find that the inmates therein
testified before this committee to the fact
that they are not receiving proper medlcai
attention on the part Of the attending ply
sieian, he having neglected to attend them
during the last eight weeks, during which
time three of the inmates at least have been
confined to their beds most of the time.
We find eight inmates therein, three whites
and FIVE coiored.
Information has bsen given US that
Arthur Jacobs and Ellen Zeal are living
together in adultery and that Arthur Slice,
solomon Koon, Cary Koon, Henry Koon,
Joseph Sweedenburg, Carroll Bookman,
Jack Reeves, Jobe Slice, S. j. Mesz, b. 4.
Lorick and Wallace Lorick are material
witnesses to prove the charge. We recon-
mend that the Solicitor have them bound
over for trial at the next term.
We nave examined the court house and
Jail buildings and find that the County
Commissioners have made the necessary
repairs thereon.
The committee OF our body appointed
at the last term of the court to examine the
county offices and report have made their
report, all of which We approve and hereto
attach as part of this. our report.
Thanking His Honor and the Solicitor
for courtesies extended Us, respectfully,
D. NJ. DEAFrs, Foreman.
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Court

Since our last<report the following bust
ness has been transacted:
The State vs. Perry Hall, murder-Con-
tinued. :,
The State VS.. Nose Brown, case sent
back to Trial Justice.
The State VS.. Wn. Freshley, continued.
The State VS.. Preston Harsey and others
charged with the murder Of Gage Robin
son, consumed two days The verdict was
not guilty. :,
Peel, the jury returned verdict for the
plaintiff,
T. Sumter Earle vs. Wm. Freshley, dam
ages. Verdict for the defendant.
These two cases took up Monday and
Tuesday.
VS.. Mrs. L. A. Raueh, will be taken up
and will consume the balance OF the week:
There are several other cases for trial
that will have TO go over.
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LeesvilIe Dots.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
The Leesville College is being
painted.
The Lutheran Joint Conference
will meet in the Lutheran church
next Friday at 10 a. m. Preaching
Friday evening, Saturday evening,
Sunday morning and Sunday evening
Much is expected Of the occasion.
The choir is preparing some fine
music for the occasion.
Miss Lee Nelson of Laurens re-
turned to Leesville College last Fri
day. She will assist in the depart
ment of gymnastics and continue her
studies in instrumental and vocal
music.
The display Of goods in Matthews
>Bouknight's new store house is
exceptionally attractive.
II. F. Hendrix & Bro, have re-
Gently made made improvements on
their lot on the corner. Appearances
are greatly improved.
Miss Gussie Goggins who has been
teaching in the country during vaca,
ton has returned to College.
The Holiness Tent will be put up
Monday Or Tuesday. The meeting
begins Tuesday evening, the 25th'
Many are expected.
DR.. D. NJ. Crosson has just re-
ceived a new lot of goods. Among
them is an exceptional line OF station,
I cry and perfumes.
Mr.. John Hampton, colored, who
has been on visit to the Sheriff OF
Lexington for the last 20 days, oc-
casioned by his not being able to
pay a fine, has returned.
Leesville College opens Wednes-
day. X.
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Executors Sale.

DY VIRTUE OF AUTHORITY VEST
ID ed in US by the will of VIM. Adams,
deceased, we will sell at public outcry at
the late residence of VIM. Adams, deceased
at 10 o'clock a. No., on Monday, October
18th, 1894, the following real estate, the
property of the said VIM. Adams, deceased:
Tract No. J., containing sos acres, more
or less, bounded by lands of II. A. Koon,
j. r. W. Sease and Tract No. q,
Tract No, 2, containing 92.4S acres,
bounded by lands of W. Nichols, j. B. W.
Sease, H. W. Koon and Tracts Nos. l and 8.
Tract No. 3, containing 54.56 acres,
bounded by lands of ". Nichols, E. s.
Sease, J. G. Pice and Tract No. 2.
TERMS OF SALE-One.half cash; bal
ance on credit of twelve months from
day of sale, secured by mortgage Of the
property sold. Purchaser to pay for papers
J. Z. ADAMS.
G. NJ. ADAMS,
Executors.
August "a, 1894. 7w47.
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Balance on hand. 5,249 81
To cover this amount the Treasurer pro.
duced cash in hand and in bank.
OFFICE OF JUDGE OF PROBATE.
In the Office of Judge of Probate We
found the books, papers and records in
good condition. We found charged against
this officer in various Estates, the sum of
eight hundred and twelve S2-100 dollars.
He showed cash in hand and in bank to
cover the full amount.
In this investigation your committee de-
sire to add that it has received at the hands
of the various county officials uniform
kindness and courtesy. All of which is
respectfully submitted.
D. NJ DRAFTS,
A. o. WILSON,
Special Committee.
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LEESvILLE COLLEGE,
LEESVlLLE, S. C.
COED TIoNAL.

OPENS SEPTEMBER 26TH, 1894,
~ with larger faculty, extended course
of study and better equipment. In the
lead for combining superior advantages
and low rates. Primary, Academic and
Collegiate Departments. Instrumental
Music, Vocal Music. Elocution, Physical
Culture, Drawing and Painting, Teachers
Course, Bible Study, Bookkeeping, Tele-
graphy and Typewriting.
Only college in the State where young
ladies can reduce expenses by domestic
work.
Only college where young ladies can
board at cost. Write for information
about our plan for this.
L. B. HAYNES, A. NJ.
Aug. "a. President.
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Notice. Sub-Alliances.

The next quarterly meeting of the
County Alliance will be held in the
court house Saturday, October 5th,
1894.
A full delegation is earnestly de-
sired. J. W. EAReLE, President.
J. D. FARR, Secretary.
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a Liberal Reward

Will be paid for the return of the
silver cup to milk shaker, either sent
out or misplaced by some one, at the
Bazaar.
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The State of South Carolina;
. COUNTY OF LEXINGTON,

COUNTY OF LEXINGTON,
To Whom it May Concern:
ATOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ application will be made at the next
sitting of the General Assembly of South
Carolina for new county to be called
Edisto, with the following boundaries, to
wit: Commencing on the South Edisto
River at point where the old Barnwell and
EdgefeId survey crosses said River; thence
mp said River to Lexington corner; thence
in direct line to Florence Church; thence
in direct line to point where the South
bound Railroad crosses Orangeburg and
Lexington County line; thence down
said Railroad to Neeces, from Neeces to
New Bridge; thence up said River to be-
ginning.
August 29-tf.
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azpoRT OF spEcIAn coNMITTEE.

To the Grand Jury Of Lexington County:
We, the undersigned committee appoint
ed by you to examine the various county
Offices. beg leave to submit the following
report:
We met at Lexington Court House on
August the 14th, and called to our assist
ancs C. NJ. Efrd.
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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.

An examination of the County Commis-
sioners' Office discloses the books and pa
pers in good condition. For the last fiscal
year, the county expenditures have been as
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Wives,
Sisters,
Mothers.

Do you like the Suit your husband,
brother or son wears? Send him to
US and have him outftted. We are
old hands at the business and have
just what he needs. The line of sty-
lish Fall Suits which we are showing
this season is the most complete that
was ever brought to this city, and we
are satisfied that we are giving bet
ter value for every dollar spent with
US than will be obtained else
where. Our line Of Mems Furnish
ings contains all that will contribute
to comfort and personal appearance.
Underwear, Laundered and Unlaun-
dered Shirts, Neckwear, Hosiery, &c.,
and our establishment is headquart-
ers for latest shapes and styles in
Derby and Tourist Eats.
In Knee Pants Suits 4 to Is years,
we invite special attention to our
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1894-09-26

We had an -op-
portuDity to buy
a lot Of spoons at
far below the regu-
lar price and We
propose to give our
customers the ben
eft.
This spoon is
made of the finest
nickle, silver, and
heavily silver
plated, 5 oz plate,
That is nearly
equal to triple
plate, which is 6
or. While they
last We will sell
them at one dollar
per set Of six.
This is a great
bargain, and if you
need any spoons it
will pay you to get
them now.
Nothing but tea
spoonS in this lot.
If by mail add s
cents for postage.
P. H. Lachico,te 4
Co. jewelers.,
Columbia, S. C.
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sHERIFF's OFFICE.

We find the books and records in the
Sheriff S office in good shape. We find no
money in his hands except about thirty
four 81 00) dollars belonging to the Day
children in partition case, and few dol
lars of costs, all of which are covered by
his deposits in bank.
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s31.O92 5S
soHooI coMMIssIoNEn's OFFICE.

We find the books in the School Com.
missioner's Office in good condition, and
separate accounts kept with each school
district and the records OF the office IN
shape. This officer has drawn his salary
of six hundred dollars and seventeen
l5-100 dollars for travelling expenses.
We ascertain that the School Com
missioner has been borrowing six or seven
thousand dollars annually under authority
of the Legislature, for the purpose Of hav-
ING ready money to pay teachers claims
when due. For this scholastic year We are
informed that about seven thousand dol
lars have been borrowed at seven per cent.
This arrangement is much better than the
former one of giving out the teachers
claims before due, and requiring them to
nav the discounts offered in the market If
the money was needed. But We see no
plan in this by which the evil is to be
remedied. One of two ways must be
adopted for tlat purpose, either levy a
special tax for several years or stop the
schools for one year In view Of the pres
ent financial stringeney, we recommend
that our members Of the General Assem-
bly, have passed an act stopping the schools
for one year, and request that the School
Commissioner show mis- love for his con-
stituency by not claiming salary fcr that
wear
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Aup1roR's oFFrcE.

The first Office examined was that of
Auditor. We found that Office in good con-
dItion, the various books and papers being
neatly and properly kept The tax books
in this Office charged the Treasurer with
the following amount of taxes:
On real and personal property s29. ia 80
On railroad property 9,073 80
0npolls. 3,642 90
Total ..... S3l, 1894 IS
Toial sbatements. - 802 10
leaving for collection. n.... So. .092 5S
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E5;: !5;: 35;: ; }: AT $3.50

They are in three neat patterns,
double seat, double knees, elastic
waist bands riveted buttons, and are
made from material which will stand
the hard and rough wear Young
America seems determined to give
his clothes. Boys Underwear,
Shoes, Shirt Waists, Hats, Caps,
Neckwear and Shirts are all here.
Our new location is at 1873 Main
Street, next to Loriek & Lowrance.
If you cannot visit Columbia, write
for what you want.
NJ. L. KINARD,
THE LEADING CLOTHIER,
1873 MAIN STREET.
Next to Lorick & Lowrance,
COLUMBIA, S. @.
kpril 25-1y..
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1894-07-19
LEONARD.

Prof. E. G. Devices has a fine
school this place. We hope the
school will flourish under his mans
agement.
The singing at Mr.. H. G. LASH
tiers last Sunday afternoon was we'll
attended.
Rev. Mr.. Gable preached an in
teresting sermon at Mt. Zion last
Sunday morning.
MARRIED-At the residence of
the BRIDES father on Sunday morn.
ing, the 18th, inst, Mr.. Benjamin
Post to Miss Willie Johnson, Rev.
D. J. Maddox, officiating.
The infant child of Mr.. Leroy NJ.
Crissey is very sick.
Little Elmer Green, of Atlanta,
is visiting at MIR. ]. M. Bishops tnis
week.
We will send you the news, Mr..
Editor, from this section as etten as
possible, but as tEere is not many
happenings in our quiet little dis.
trlct we cannot come very often.
SUNFLoWEK.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1894-07-19

When a man talks to you about
silver having been "demonetized,"
ask him what "delnonetize" means.
He probably does not know, but you
can tell him it means "to withdraw
from use as money" Then ask him
it silver money, or any of it, has
been Withdrawn from use in this
country? Not a cent Of it. We
have over S600,0O0,0OO In silver
money today, which is some millions
more than we have of gold money,
and is many millions more than we
had in 1873, at which date it is
stupidity asserted that we "demone-
TIED silver" The factis our silver
money has increased millions and
right along since 1873. Germany,
did in fact, "dcmonetize' silver in
1873, by actually calling in all silver
coin and melting down and selling
the bullion. That was sure enough
"demonetizing," but with us we all
keep our silver money good and
going, and all we have done about
silver is to stop making money out
of it while it is so low in value, un-
til by international agreement or
other safe guards, the value of it can
be brought UP and sustained so that
it will be as good and as safe a ma
terial for making money as gold is.
Study this over, and fix the facts in
mind, and you will pretty well un-
derstand the silver question, as it
now is Houston Post.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1894-07-19
DIR. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest Award.
SANDY PLAINS.

The Sunday School was largely attended
last Sunday.
Rev. d. J. Maddox preached an able
sermon at this place last Sunday to large
congregation.
Mr.. Ben Post aud Miss Willie johnson
were married last Sunday at the residence
OF the brides father. Rev. D. j. Maddox
performed the ceremony. We congratu
late Rev. MIR. Maddox for the neat and
quick way Of making two into one
Mr.. W. II. Dunn's baby is sick with
fever.
They will clean off the graveyard at Mr..
W. p. Growers on the 2lst inst, in the
morning.
Rev. D. j. Maddox tied young lady to
a Post" last Sunday for life.
N. L. knight, n. NJ. Mayes and J. Il.
Murdoch We're elected delegates to the
Association TO be held at Sardis in August.
Mr.. VIM. McCleskey, D. L. Maddox and
L, I. Banister were elected as delegates
to the general meeting on the fifth Sunday
OF July to be held with Mount Zion Church.
They will clean off the Kemp graveyard
on the first Saturday in August
Mr.. lnon Chandler, of Atlanta, is visit
ing this week Mr.. II. d. Chandler.
Mr.. }. B. Watson and wife, of Roswell,
visited their son, Mr. w. T. Watson, last
Saturday and Sunday.
Mr. Cy McCleskey is building new
oarn. PLow Boy.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1894-07-19

Attention is directed to the iobbing de-
partment of the MARIETTA JOURNAL which
is provided with Steam Power. New Job
Presses, New and Latest Styles OF .Jch
Type AID most approved and extern
sive facilities For the execution of joe
printing of all kinds from the smallest label
to the largest poster, in black or colored
inks, at prices as low as can be had else
where for an equal grade of work. We are
prepared to printat short notice, pamphlet
posters, programmes, circulars, letter heads
checks, envelopes, bill heads, blanks of all
kinds, catalogues. business cards, and every
hing in the line OF printing used inthe eon
duct OF every day business. We will du-
pfcate Atlanta prices. Give US trial
and see
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1894-07-19
NICKAJACK.

There will be picnic held at
Cold Spring Cove (near this station)
on the 10th of August, under the
auspices of Nickajack Sunday
School. Prominent speakers have
been engaged, and all the Sunday
Schools in the county are cordially
invited to attend and take part in
the exercises. Don't forget the
''loaves" and etceteras.
We are pleased to see Mr.. Zeke
Wilson, who has been quite sick for
several days, again at his post--day
operator.
Mr.. Jack Morris and Mr.. Oliver
Gam are the champion cotton
growers OF this section. The crops
of both are very 6ne. They
inadvertently will test the merits Of
the shor: and long staple varieties.
We think the former will come out
a little ahead as the rows have been
crowded together.
Married, on Sunday. 18th inst
by the Rev. ]. II. Williams, Mr..
Fred Kalb and Miss Hattie, daugh>
ter OF the gallant confederate SOL
der, Mr.. Frank Gam. Our best
wishes attend them. KoN.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1894-07-19

A man dressed only in a night
robe of scanty length walked into
the ticket Office OF one of the ferries
connecting with New York recently
and asked the astonished agent for
a ticket to New York. Thinking
he had lunatic to deal with, the
agent rushed into the street Shout
ing for help. His outcries awoke
the man in the night robe who
proved to be somnambulist, though
1t required the special Intervention
of friends to prove the fact and save
the thinly- clad sleepwalker from
spending the remainder of the night
in the police station.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1894-07-19
OLIVE SPRINGS.

Some people make no failures be-
cause they make no attempts.
A refreshing shower came suns
day night.
Most of our young people to ats
tend the Cobb County Literary
Association at Lost Mountain on
Saturday 28th.
Mr.. Seab Hicks undoubtedly has
the finest oats in the county. They
are a new variety. He made a
small crop but they yielded wons
derfully. We'hope this extraordi-
nary oat may get scattered over our
county.
Mr.. John Spier's dog, which was
supposed to be mad, bit several
others ON his rounds one day last
week before being killed.
Politics? Hush 1t seems some>
times that the trees OF the forest
have fell in line.
The citizens met ON last Wednes>
day night and appointed building
committee to see after a school
house at this place. 1t is something
we have needed for several years
and all are united to rid US OF this
needful requirement.
A protracted meeting will cons
mence on next Friday night at this
place,
Mrs. Howard, an old and we'll
known lady, died at the home Of
her cousin, Mr.. Levi Fortner, last
Saturday night. We extend to the
bereaved our sympathy.
The B. l.. society will meet so>
night (Thursday) on account of SER
vices at the church Saturday night.
Prayer meeting was we'll attended
Sunday night.
The singing at Milford was we'll
attended and successful in every
particular. 1t was conducted by
the following professors Los
Ireland, Jesse Moore, Chas. Aber,
crumbie, J. 2. York, J. A. Booth
and Spradling. All enjoyed the
day splendid.
The debate at Bold Springs was
very entertaining Saturday night.
Mr.. E. w. Buse, of Marietta, and
Mr.. Preston, OF near Smyrna, made
the most scientific arguments.
FUND.-.
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MABLEION.

Our school continues to grow. Every.
body is enthusiastic and becoming more
and more interested In the behalf of the
Middleton high school.
The M. l.. S. meets next Saturday night
An excellent programme will be rendered
those near enough are invited to come ont
and spend few hours pro6tably and
pleasantly with US
The all day singing at Mount Harmony
church, near here, was largely attended.
A number OF people from Atlanta were
present.
A large and enthusiastic crowd witnessed
the match game between Middleton and
Smyrna last Saturday afternoon. 1t proved
very interesting game, that is to the
Smyrna nine, but the Middleton nine didn't
see anything to interest them at all. The
score stood a. to in favor of Middleton.
1t seems that during the progress of the
game that the Middleton nire through
sympathy or to avoid the remorse OF con.
science at blighting the few remaining
hopes of the Smyrna nine allowed them to
make just the four. So far as the Mable,
ton nine is concerned the Smyrna nine
have sighed and ''gone where the wood
bine twineth." "SeeI'
Misses Maud and Maggie Lowe visited
friends in Atlanta last week.
Miss Grace Hardage, of Powder Springs
visited Miss Lou Floyd at this place Sat.
arday and Sunday. We are sorry she
didn't stay longer. RUBUs.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1894-07-19
LOST MOUNTAIN.

Miss Lilly Cash, of Villa RIGA,
Ga, accompanied by her friend,
Miss Clara Everett, is visiting her
grand parents, Mr.. and Mrs. R. A.
Hamilton.
The Social and Literary Club
here at their last meeting elected
the following officers: Hillyer
Kemp, President; Schuyler Goods
win, Vice; and Miss Flora Collins,
Secretary.
Mr.. Ralph Manning, of Antioch,
is attending school here.
Prof D. A. Sewell opened school
here last monday with good pros
poets. Miss Maud Manning, from
Antioch, will assist Prof. Sewell.
Miss Zonie Mayes, who has had a
severe spell of the fever, is recover
ing.
Mr.. Tom Florence, Of Marietta
visited his sister, Mrs. r. s. Lind
ley, Last Sunday.
Prof. Walter McElreath, of Pow.
der Spring, spent Sunday with hi'
fathers family.
Mrs. Jane Williams is still in baG
health and but very little improve
is noticed in her condition.
ALLEN.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1894-07-19
Gbe Marietta Sunrnal.
COUNTY NEWS.
UNION CHAPEL,

The euchre party, given by Miss
Julia Irwin, was quite a success
Beautiful roses and ferns adorned
the hall and parlor. Delightful re,
freshments were served and all those
present fully enjoyed the kind hos
pitality of the charming hostess
Miss Emmons received the prize.
Mrs. Julia B. Meals and Miss
Mary Phillips we're guests of Mrs.
Julia Butler few days last week.
Messrs. Hope and Lex Irwin are
visiting in Atlanta.
The base ball OF this place, assist
ed by one or two other players, de-
feated Mr.. Norman Cordon's team
Saturday afternoon by score II to
IL.
After spending a few day out here
Miss Bessie Brown Is visiting in MAJ
rietta and Miss Eliza Carter is now
in Atlanta.
Rev. Mr.. Pise will preach at the
chapel next Sunday.
Mr.. Eugene Goodman has some
beautiful cotton. Mr.. Robert Goods
man has very fine corn. Their
crops generally are in a fourishing
condition.
Mr.. George Phillips carried in the
first load of melon from this com>
munity.
We hope to enjoy many nice mel>
ons soon. AMI.