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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-11

There is no longer doubt that Judge
Edgerton's physical condition has reach.
ed very critical stage. The Sioux
Falls Argus-Leader says: "Ths Argus
Leader has said but little about the
condition of Judge A. ]. Edgsrton, for
the reason that the judge was in the
habit of reading the newspapers, and
any unfavorable account in the papers
affected him to great and unfavorable
degree. His disease has now, however.
reached such a critical stage that he is
unable to read the papers, and there il
no further call for silence. When the
judge was taken sick he weighed 24O
pounds. His weight now il only lao.
He is confined to his bed and has
practically lost the power ofspeech. al.
though he is able to say few words.
His family appreciate that the brave
fight he has been making against an in.
curable disease is now almost at end"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-11

Speaker Reed is said to have announc-
ed his intention TO take the stump for
Mckinley and Hobart without waiting
for the formality Of an invitation from
the National committee. This moye on
the part of Mr.. Reed will largely en-
hance his present popularity, and stands
out in pleasing contrast with the acts of
other prominent party leaders in the
past. who, unlike him, sulked in their
tent under comparatively similar condi-
tions refusing to bow to the will Of the
majority. Great is Reed of America,
popularity known as the man from
Maine.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-11

The Edgemont Express, in its last
issue, commenting upon the resolution
passed at the late republican county
convention at Hermosa, favoring the
nomination of Hon. w. G. Porter, of
this city, for state senator, says: The
resolution is a good one and should re-
ceive the endorsement of Fall River
county. The senatorial candidate is
Justly Clusters due this year and W. q.
Porter is the man that will fill the bill
in all respects"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-11
For Over Fifty Years

An Old and Well-Tried Remedy
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over fifty years by millions of
mothers for their children while teeth
ings with perfect success. 1t soothes
the child. softens the gums, allays all
pain. cures wind collie. and is the best
remedy for Diarrhna. Is pleasant to
the taste, Sold by Druggists in every
part Of the World. Twenty-Five cents q
bottle. It's value is incalculabe. Be sure
and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
syrup, and take no other kind.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-11
Ballard's Snow Linlment.

This wonderful Liniment is known
from the Atlantic to the Pacific and
from the Lakes to the Gulf. 1t is the
most penetrating Liniment in the world.
1t will cure Rheumatism, Neuralgia,
Cuts, Sprains, Bruises. Wounds, Old
Sores, Burns, sciatica, Sore Throat, Sore
Chest and all Inflammation after all
others have failed. 1t will cure Barbed
Wire Cuts, and heal all wounds where
proud flesh has set in. 1t is eoually
Efficient for animals. Try it and you
will not be without it. Price 80 cents.
Sold at A. j. Jones & Cos drug store.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-11

The climax was reached at the con.
fcderate jubilee in Richmond, Virginia.
says an eastern exchange, when Gen.
Gordon kissed Mrs. Jefferson Davis be.
fore the assembled confederate veterans.
These fellows think JEFF Davis by far
the greatest American of the century.
Even his widow is adored. Ifmen who
make such demonstrations Of loyaltv to
the lost cause are thoroughly loval to
showing il.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-11

The Rapid Republican has changed
management, Art w. Gird retiring. A.
L. Wallace will direct its future course
to profit and renown, provided all other
conditions prove favorable.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-11

Eli Hill, Lumber City, Pa, writes, 81
have been suffering from Piles for TWEEN.
ty years and thought my case incurable.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve was recom-
mended to me as a pile cure, so bought
box and it performed permanent
cure" This is only one of thousands of
similar cases. Eczema, sores and skin
diseases yield quickly when it Is used.
A. j. Jones 4 Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-11
Mining Items.

Work on the Gray Copper gold mine,
near Pringle, is progressing. Messrs.
Petibone and Dorington having secured
an option on the property, are pushing
its development with vigor, and viii
sink to the depth Of 100 feet without
unnecessary delay. The outlook for the
development Of a good producing mine
is said 10 be most encouraging. A write
up of the property which was not re-
ceived in time for appearance in this
issue Will appear next week.
new Pelton water motor has beer
put in on the old Standby property near
Rockford, and an air compressor plant
will soon be added for running drills and
pump. Twenty stamps will be drop
ping this week, and if necessary the
number will be increased. This prop
erty is owned by the Apex Mining Co,
ylsss s.; sass ca
~ "A. ,gsaIiIG 1affp1sfts sIe 'Eee@ lssl - - ~
doing sjod work with a day and nigh
results.-Review.
Keystone Miner: The Holy Terro,
Company have begun sinking another
100 feet on the main shaft The drills
are operated at night, and the rock
mostly hoisted in the daytime, in order
not to interfere with the upper work
ings. new water pipe has been laid
rom the crock to the mill which will
supply water for ten stamps and the
concentrators. The mill began drop
ping ten stamps on Wednesday for the
first time, and the production of bullion
will henceforth be doubled.
According to a recent supreme court
decision the burden of proof is on the
claim jumper. He must show that the
required 500 work or improvements
was not done, and the absence of any
pbsolute rule of determination in those
matters make it frequently difficult for
the individual who tries to wrest claim
from its original owner to substantiate
his assertion.
The Deadwood Times of Wednesday
says: w. w. Olds and son Frank of
Custer have been getting matters in
shape for resumption of work on the
Clyde Hill group of claims, situated west
OF and adjoining the Gushurst property.
A 80 foot shaft now on the group Will
DE sunk l5 feet deeper, but the general
opinion is pay ore will be struck inside
of 10 feet. The bottom of the shaft is
now in red oxidized shale rock, which
has been sunk into for feet, it is high
ly mineralized, which indicates the
close proximity of ore.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-05-06
Instructions to Voters.

Pin your tax receipt to your regis
tration ticket and put both of them
away for use next November. One
will be useless without the other.
You will have to show both to vote
II You have lost your tax re ceipt
secure duplicate at once. S udy out
the election law carefully. Il msy
be worth much pains and annoyance
to have the privilege of voting. Take
all the trouble that is cessary. l.
you think the law was built to pre-
vent you from voting defeat that pur-
pose by learning all tie requirements
and complying with them strictly.
Don't get msd and refuse to regis
ter. That is cutting off your own
nose to spite your own face and
playing right into the hands OF the
ring. No matter how much trouble,
time and annoyance it costs, &c
and fix yourself to vote, to have say
in the conduct of affairs and the
choice of officers; aud the quicker,
YOU do it and get it eff your mind
the better. Remember your old reg
istration ticket is no good.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-05-06
Tobacco Culture.

Mr.. J. G. Lindler, Of Saluda town
ship was in town Saturday and made
aus a pleasant call. He is one OF the
most progressive farmers OF the Fork.
He believes in diversified farming
and has entered into arrangements
with Messrs. Luther Lindler, n. Pat
Koon, Joe Rauch and Luther koon
to experiment with the cultivation OF
tobacco and between them have plan
ted about thirty acres in tobacco
A Mr.. Billings, of North Carolina, is
with them experimenting the culture
of the tobacco and the management
of the farm. Necessary barns for the
curing of the weed have been erected
The soil of that section of the county
is said to be especially adapted to
tobacco raising and every other con-
,dition is favorably to the growth OF a
fine grade of tobacco. We trust the
experiments being made will prove
successful and that these gentlemen
will be we'll renumerated for the
trouble and expense to which they
have been put.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-05-06
On to Richmond.

Capt. M. D. Harman request all per
son who intend going to Richmond
to attend the reunion of the Veterans,
to notify him no later than June l,
as he will have to notify the Rich
mond authorities by that time. The
railroad fare for the round trip is
$3.50, and all ex- Confedrates, whether
members of camp or not and their
families can attend at the same rate
and will be entitled to the enjoyment
of the .hospitalities of the city.
This is an excellent opportunity to
visit the capital city of the Confeder-
acy at low cost and we hope that
many an old soldier will take advant-
age of it.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-05-06
Leesville Notes.
% the Editor of the Dispatch:

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
The long wished for rain has come
at last and the merchants as we'll as
farmers have exchanged their long
faces for broad smiles.
The annual college picnic came off
on Friday, May 1st. The grounds
are half mile from town in beau
tiful hill side grove. The day being
a fine one: the crowd was quite large.
To say the least of it would be to
say that everybody enjoyed the oc-
casion. Bill Coleman says he wants
a picnic every week. Go slow Bill
there is another horse in the race.
Our boys have organized the base
ball club and are practicing some.
Challenges will be accepted if any of
the amatuers wish to be white
washed.
We are sorry to note the illness OF
MIR. D. D. D. Mitchell.
All the queries in the last issue
have heen satisfactorily answered
and I find few more in the ques-
ton box for this week.
What young lady is very fond Of
lamb, while another is equally preju-
diced to ham?
What young man has such a rosy
time whenever he visits his girl?
What young gents foot is it that
grows two numbers every year.
What young clerk is raising crop
of hair Just for his girls sake?
A certain young carpenter keeps
on the good side of the preacher
name him.
What college boy wishes a po.
sition as groomsman?
May 4, 1896. Sol.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-05-06
Bad News from Brookland.

We take the following items from
the Columbia Register, and ss they
have reference TO some Of our people
we appropriate them to our own use:
Mrs. G .roline Koon, wife OF Majo
J. H. Koou, was stricken with paraly~
sis on Saturday, evening about six
o'clock. DE-. Sandel was called and
did everything that could be done
for her. L st evening she was lying
at the point Of death. A recovery is
hardly possible.
Miss Mary C.a,k. an elderly
maiden, lady died of heart fui!ure
this morning about O'Clock.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Mark Taylor lost
their infant baby yesterday about 10
o'clock. Mrs. Lybrand, wife OF Rev.
Lybrsnd, has been quite sick but is
DOW better.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-05-06
Sandy Run Democratic Cluh--Reso-
lutions Of Respect.

Sandy Run Democratic club--Reso-
lutions Of Respect.
The Sandy Run Democratic club
met and reorganized by electing
Nathan 3. Wannamaker President,
Capt. J. G. I. Wannamaker and II. NJ.
Assmann Vice Presidents; H. j.
Seibles, Executive Committeeman.
Executive Committee of club, E. J.
Roof, VIM. J. Rucker, S. G. Rucker;
Committae on Registration, V. V. D.
Grim, F. B. Rucker, H. J. Seibles.
The following preamble and reso-
lutions were offered by H. J. Seibles
and unanimously adopted by rising
vote.
Whereas, since our last meeting
our esteemed fellow citizen and mem
Der, Frederick G. Kaigler, has de-
parted this life, therefore be it
Resolved, That in the death of F.
G. Kaigler, this State has lost one
who as a soldier and as color-bearer
of the 1st Regiment Of S. c. VS.,
served throughout the war between
the States, with conspicuous bravery
and fidelity to duty, and who in
peace showed himself at all times to
be most useful citizen, honorable
and generous in all his dealings with
his fellow man, and true in all the
relations of life.
Resolved, That in his death, We
the members of Sandy Run Demo
cratic club, have lost one of our best
neighbors and friends, and the club
a devoted member.
Resolved, That we shall ever cher
ish his memory and example, and
that in token of our respect that
blank page Of Our minute book be In
scribed to his memory.
Resolved, That copy Of this pre-
amble and resolutions be sent to the
family of the deceased, with assur-
ance of our warmest sympathy in
this sore atfiiction, and with the hope
that the Father of all mercy will pity
and comfort them.
Resolved, further, that copy OF
this paper be furnished to the county
paper with the request to publish
same.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-05-06

of the volume of money, as instituted
by the Republicans, on coming into
power in 1892.
3. That We condemn the present
administration in Washington for it's
persistent efforts to fasten upon the
people of this country the single gold
standard and its reckless issue Of
government bonds.
4. That We applaud and heartily
commend the course of our junior
Senator in Congress; indorse his
matchless speech in defense Of silver
and the masses, and exult in his tri-
umphant tour of the west advocating
the free coinage of the white metal.
S. That it is the duty of all Demo
Gratis of this State to register, turn
out at the polls and use every effort
to carry the State for free silver.
6. That this club is in favor of the
free and unlimited coinage Of silver
and gold at the ratio of 16 to l, with
out the Intervention of foreign coun-
tries that our delegates to the county
invention are hereby instructed to
vote only for delegates to State con.
vention who favor these resolutions.
J. J. DERRICK, President.
j. W. WEss1NGER, Secretary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-05-06
Political Pot Boiiing at Batesburg

Political Pot Billing at Batesburg.
To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
The Democratic club met here
Saturday p. m. j. P. Jones was re-
elected President but asked the club
to excuse him on account of enfeebled
health, and :hereupon Hon. J. Walter
Mitchell was elected President and
W. B. Hite, Vice-President, both un-
animously. Judge Mitchell thanked
the members for the honor conferred
and announced that an election for a
member of the County Executive
Committee and delegates to the
County Convention was now in order.
W. S. Hite was unanimously re-
elected as our member of the County
Executive Committee and delegates
to the County Convention, as will be
seen in the roll of the convention.
The president of the club was. in
structed to appoint a committee OF
three to serve as Registration com
mittee whose duties it will be to see
that the matter is not overlooked by
the voters in the community.
The following resolution was in:
troduced and passed unanimously:
Whereas, we view with gratifca-
ton the record of the public services
of our fellow-citizen. the Hon. J.
Walter Mitchell, we therefore, re-
spectfully ask him to consider the
matter Of additional honors in the
coming campaign, land pledge him in
advance our support and influence,
and recommend him to the voters of
our county, as one in every way
worthy of their confidence and sup
port.
Judge Mitchell thanked the club
for their expressions of confidence
and was extreamly grateful for the
decided compliment they had paid
him and stated that he would, at the
proper time, place himself before tie
public, as a candidate, but must first
ascertain from the people at large in
what position he could most accept
ably serve them, and when his
friends all decided as to his proper
course, then his humble services was
at their command.
The president further stated that
when in the progress of the campaign
it became necessary for them tc
meet again he would call them to-
gether. Adjourned.
MEMBER OF THE CLUB.
May 2, 1896.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-05-06
Wedding Bells,

Pealed out merrilly on last Thursday,
April the 30th, at the residence of
Mr.. G. A. Hammer, one of Lexing-
ton county's best known and most
prominent citizens. The occasion
was the happy marriage of his charm
ing daughter, Miss Addie, to our
popular young druggist, DR.. j. E..
Kaufman.
The wedding march was charm
ingly rendered by Mrs. S. O. Kami-
ner. The ceremony took place amid
most beautiful and tastily decorated
surroundings, the bridal pair stand
ing beneath an arch of lovely flowers,
at high nocn, and was impressively
performed by Rev. j. G.. Graichen.
The following couples were attend
ants: DR.. j. J. Wingard, best man,
with Miss Lula Hammer, sister to
the bride; Mr.. H. N. Hammer with
Miss Bessie Berley; Mr.. W. NJ.
Lown with Miss Bernice Rawl; Mr..
Keitt Kaiser with Miss IAns Meetze;
Mr.. Samuel B. George with Miss
Lucia Oswalt, and Mr.. James Calk
with Miss Gussie Barre. After the
ceremony a bountiful wedding dinner
was served to the wedding party,
and large number of invited guests,
friends and relatives of the bride
and groom.
The next day the wedding party
assembled at the residence of the
groom's mother, Mrs. Kaufman, of
our town, where a reception was ten
dered to the party and few invited
guests, friends of the groom. DR..
and Mrs. Kaufman begin their
married life under happy auspices,
and that their pathway throughout
life may be abundantly strewn with
flowers is the wish of
A FRIEND.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-05-06
Proceedings Of saluda Democratic
Club.

Pursuant to the call of County
Chairman, Mr.. Seibles, the Saluda
Democratic club No. l, met at Hilton,
Saturday evening at 3 o'clock, to re-
organize and elect delegates to the
County Convention, whose names ap.
pear in the roll of the convention.
G. A. Derrick was elected as member
of County Executive Committee; A.
A. A. Guise, G. O. Derrick, and j. ".
Wessinger, Committee on Registra-
ton; H. II. Dreher, S. F. Sheely and
R. B. Hitler, Executive Committee;
R. B. Hitler, B. J. Derrick and j. F.
Sheely, enrolling committee.
The following resolutions were
offered and unanimously adopted by
the club:
Whereas, the history of money
shows that any contraction of cur
rency causes prices to go down and
any increase of currency causes the
same to go up. The acts of 1873 "A
in Congress which demonetized silver
and destroyed millions Of dollars Of
paper money are directly responsible
for the gradual decline Of all agricul-
tural products since that time; and
whereas, the population of this
country increases each year, more
money is annually needed in circula-
ton, therefore be it
Resolved, l. That all acts of Con-
gress since 1873 causing shrinkage
of money, either by the demonetiza-
ton of silver or the retirement of
paper money, were villianous meas
ures in the extreme.
2. That we censure the Democratic
party in unmeasured terms for not
J abandoning the policy OF contraction
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-05-06

We advise any one wishing q cure to address
Rzut.W. q. PEEKE, T. D., Cedar St., new York
A lot of beautiful stationery-gilt
edge, Illuminated tints, cream and
white linen, mourning paper and en-
velopes in boxes, besides all standard
articles in this line. An elegant as
sortment of inks, pens, pencils, ETC.,
just opened at the Bazaar.
About 1.700 bales of cotton were
purchased last year by the Lexington
Mfg Co., for use in their factory
which came to this market by wagons.
The two mills can consume all the
cotton raised in the county.
Mr.. John Eargle recently made
trip from Peak to Columbia, a dis
tance of between twenty-five and
thirty miles, on his BICYCLE in 2 and
a half hours. He made a trip from
Columbia to this place, distance of
II miles, in one and one-half hour.
Numerous ex Confederate soldiers
made application for pension Friday
and Saturday. From the number
who applied it is probable that there
will not be enough money to give all
that which is allowed per month and
it will have to be prorated.
Blind Tom, the worlds greatest
pianist, will give an exhibition of his
marvellous musical gift at this place
next Monday, the 18th, at Bethel A.
NJ. E. G. The public generally IS
invited to attend. Admission 10 cents.
Mr.. n. D. Derrick, having secured
a position as book keeper in a large
wholesale grocery house at Roanoke,
Va, has moved from Whythville, Va,
his former home. We are glad to
learn of Mr.. Derrick's good fortune,
and can assure him that he has the
best wishes of the Dispatch for his
continued prosperity in his business
life.
When you come to town don't for
get to call and settle your subscrip.
ton due the Dispatch.
If you have aching sides and back
or suffering from rheumatism Of any
form and want relief and permanent
cure, then try Spirittine Balsam, 2;
and so cent bottles. For sale atthe
Bazaar.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-05-06
The Site Selected.

At o meeting of the congregation
of st. Stephens church, held last
Wednesday, the lot in front of the
present church edifce was selected
as the site for the new church build
ing.
A meeting will be held soon to de,
eide upon the plans and whether OF
not the construction of it will be let
by contract or not.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-05-06
Pains in the Cheit.

Until I began the use of Cheney's
Expectorant l suffered frequently a
night with difficult breathing ane
pains in the chest. I am now en-
tirely well, and stout believer il
your medicine.
Rev. GOODMAN HUGHES.
Dahlonega, Ga.