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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-01-22
An Estimable Lady Joins the Great
Maiority.

Mrs. Charlotte, wife of Mr.. Drury
Harman, sweetly fell asleep in the
arms of Jesus Sunday, January 18th,
1896, in the SSth year Of her age.
Mrs. Harman sustained serious in-
iuries about eight months ago, by
falling down the steps of her resi-
dence, from the effects of which she
never recovered and were, perhaps,
the immediate cause of her death.
She was faithful and consistent
member of the Methodist branch OF
the Christian Church, having con-
nected herself with it in the early
years of her life, and before tie
weight of years told heavily upon
her, she took an active part in all
church work and was foremost in
missions of mercy and deeds Of kind
ness and charity. Having adopted
the golden law as her prscept in life
she came as near living up to to the
requirements of the rule as it were
possible for imperfect humanity to
do.
She was perhaps the most we'll in
formed woman in the county on the
affairs of the ante bellum period.
having met and conversed with Cal
houn, Hayne, McDufie, Hampton
and other prominent men in the his
tory of those times.
She was buried Monday at II
o'clock in the family burying ground,
Rev. Mr.. Quick conducting The fune
raj services. A good woman has
passed off the stage of action to
enter into that rest which remaineth
for the people Of God.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-01-22
TAX RETURNS.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
L law in reference to the assessment
ard taxation of property, the Audi
tor, or his assistant, will be and at
tend the following named places for
the purpose Of receiving tax returns
for the fiscal year 1895 9G, and in Or
der to meet the next appointment the
hour will close at II! o'clock in the
morning and at 4 o'clock in the after
noon. taxpayers will. therefore, be
prompt in meeting the appointments
so as rot to cause any delay:
Taxpayers will please come pre-,
pared to give the name Of their
township and number of school dis
trict wherein they reside.
Lacsvilic, January 22d. 1895.
Batesburg, January 23d, 1896.
Barr's Mill, morning, January 24;h,
1896.
Samaria, afternoon, January 24tb,
1896.
Section 270 of the law in reference
to the assessment of taxes, (Revlsed
Statutes,) reads as follows:
All property shall be valued for
taxation at it's true value in money,
which, in all cases net specially pro
vided fer by law, shall be held to be
as follows, to wit: For personal prop
erty, the usual selling price on the
usual terms of similar property at
administrators or executors sales, at
the place where the return is made;
and for real property, the usual sell
ing price on the usual terms of SINH
lar property at sales for partition
under the order of the count, at the
place where the return is to be made.
II there is no usual selling price,
then at what is honestly believed
could be obtained for the same at a
fair sale under the conditions above
mentioned.
I: shall be the duty Of each owner
of lands, ard Of any new structures
thereon which shall not have been
appraised for taxation. to list the
same for taxation with the County
Auditor Of the County in which they
may be situated, on o. before the
twentieth day Of February next after
the same shall become subject 10
taxation.
All returns for taxation must be
fled with the Auditor not later than
February Goth, 1896, as after that
date the law requires the addition Of
so per cent. to the last years return.
Poll tax as we'll as property must be
returned.
NJ. D. HARMAN,
Auditor Of Lexington County.
November 27-td.
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Solely Afflicted.

Mr.. Fred Pound, who resides in
the old Belley house, had The mis-
fortune to lose an infant Monday
from an attack of the measles, and
While he was at Red Bank yester-
day afternoon attending to the last
sad rites to his little loved one, the
Angel of Death entered lis home
again and carried off the soul of his
beloved wife, the pardner Of his sor-
rows and joys. The sympathics Of
the entire community go out to Mr..
Pound in this lis hour of double
bereavement. Mother and babe,
separated on earth for only a few
hours, are noT reunited in the spirit
land.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-01-22
The Literary League.

At the meeting of the Lexington
Literary League last evening, the
constitution and bylaws to govern
that body were adopted and the pro-
gram for the evening rendered.
The following officers were elected
to serve for the ensuing month:
Presidents. J. Derrick.
Vice President-J. e. Kaufmann.
Secretary-Miss Lessie Ialtiwan-
ger.
Crit;c-J. E. Hendrix.
The following is the program for
the next meeting, Tuesday evening,
February 9Th.
Topic-The Venezuelan Question:
Rev. J. G. GraicheD, and Mr.. J. I.
Hendrix.
Essay-Miss Maggie Derrick.
Reader-Miss Annie DAILY.
Reciter-AIr. J. c. Fort.
Music-1Iisses Mary Hitler and
Rosa Harman.
The place of meeting is at Mr.. ".
?. Roofs, and the time is at 7 p. III.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-01-22
EDWIN BOOZER. o. D. S.;
Crown and Bridge Work,
a Promising Young Life Ended.

Miss Emma Virginia, the second
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. 0.
Caughman of Columbia, departed
this transitory life Thursday morn
ing, January 10Th, 1896, at 3 o'clock,
in the 10Th year Of her age.
To contemplate death in any form
and under any circumstance is sad
but to see the form one whose life
was just bursting into The full bloom
of glorious womanhood is peculiarly
sad and distressing, and we are forcl-
ably reminded that Sin the midst of
life we are in death. Like the broken
flower plucked by the raging storms
sweeping over the garden OF love ma,
tured by the tender and thoughtful
care of loving hands and mind, to
bloom and she'd the richness of it's
sweet perfume in other places and
amid other scenes, so the sweet and
beautiful young life Of Virginia went
out to be caught up by the white
robed messenger Of God and trans
planted in the garden of paradise
to bloom forevermore.
Her end was calm and peaceful,
retaining her conciousness to the
end, she realized that the time Of
her departure had come and she met
relentless and cruel death as becom-
ing one who had made her peace with
God and trusted implicitly in the
promise of never fading and never
ending Immortality beyond this VAL
of tears and trouble. A short while
before the end came she called her
weeping loved ones to her dying couch
and babe them an affcctionate fare
well, remarking to her father as the
dews of death settled upon her
brows, that she "was floating in the
air." Gently the lamp OF life was
extinguished, and thus ended noble
young life.
Her remains were brought to Lex
ington Thursday, to await interment
in St. Stephens Cemetery Friday.
The following gentlemen were the
pail bearers: Messrs. S. O. Hammer,
James ?. Meetze. James e. Hendrix,
James E. Rawl, ". Pickens Roof,
James ". Osilvie. The services at
the church, conducted by her pastor,
Rev. DR.. Wipgard, of Columbia,
were the most solemn and impressive
that we have ever listened to. The
music was in keeping with the SER
mon and was swectly rendered by
The choir, composed Of Misses Mary
Hitler and Nola Haltiwanger and
Messrs. James E. Hendrix, s. ..
Hammer, J. Brooks Wingard and N.P
Roof. Rev. J. G. Graichen conducted
the services at the grave in his usual
impressive manner, and the mortal
remains of the young girl were con-
signed to The bosom of mother earth
to await The dawn of the resurrec-
ton morn. To the stricken parents
and bereaved family we extend our
heartfelt sympathies.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-01-22
a Gnnd Galnrad Man Dies.

Abe Bookman, an efficient mill
wright, d d on Monday of last week
He W IS well known character of the
county and was we'll thought Of by
the white people generally. He was
purchased by his last master, the
father of NJ. Carroll Bookman, for
$500.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-01-22
Honest GooGs-Horest Dealings.

In making arrangements for your
plantation and family groceries this
year, don't forget that VIM. Plat &
Co., Columbia, always have on hand
a large stock Of fresh groceries, pro
vision, hay, grain, and tobacco, which
they are Offering at prices that can
not be duplicated in the city. When
in want Of anything in their line give
them chance to quote prices be-
fore making your purchases and they
will name prices that will sell the
goods
They also have good wagon yard
in connection with their establish
ment and extends cordial invitation
to their Lexington friends to make it
their headquarters while in the city.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-01-22

Worlds Fair Coz missioner from kentucky
and a reliable busins IS man,
Among the 10000 successful graduates
of the Prots. Smith, are 100 in banks, D
officials from this and other States. Pfot.
W. Sm:tl. p incipal Of the College re-
ferrsd TO, wA5 axarled;;he M~dal at Worlds
C,ilnDi:l position .or Book keeping
etc.
If YOU wish Business Education, or a
knowledge of Phonography, Type-wlitlng
or Teie-raphy at the least total cost, with
uip!oma from Kentucky University on
graduation, We !vise You 10 cut this ont
and write for circulars to Prof W. r.
Smith, Lexington, ky.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-01-22
A BRIGHT vonnnster remarked the


other day that he would rather be a
wild turkey and live on the prarie,
than to be tame turkey and be
killed every year.
I will be in Lewiedale, Friday and
Saturday, January q and 25 for 2
days only to make photographs. J.
A. Mullikir, Photographer Of Colum-
bia, S. c..
Warts can be easily and quickly
removed by applying castor oil to
them two or three times a day. This
is the simplest remedy known and
scarcely fails.
The circulation of the Dispatch is
increasing every day, not by the one
and two hundreds, as is claimed by
some papers, but by the addition Of
one or two names.
A colored woman residing near
CargEman's died Sunday morning,
and was buried Monday in the ceme-
tarv at New Bethel. Rev. A. Brad
ford and Rev. A Willis officiating.
Mr.. ". D. Lever, head cf the well
and favorably known firm of Lever
e. Stork, the leading shoe house OF
Columbia, was in town Thursday
and paid Us a short but pleasant call.
It was Mr.. Abram Geiger, Sr.,
Of Sandy Run, who is dead, and not
Mr.. Adam Geiger, as announced in
these columns last week. Our in
formant was simply mistaken in the
names.
Mrs. Ernest Wingard, who was
called to the bedside of ner husband,
arrived Monday night and will be a
devoted watcher and a ministering
angel to him in his severe attack Of
typhoid fever.
When you need furniture, house
and kitchen furnishing goods, pic
lures frames orany articles viii h AIDES
comfort, convenience and pleasure to
home, go to J. L. Shull, the house
furnisher of Columbia, and your
needs can be supplied at a very
small outlay of cash.
The newspapers are giving their an
nual advice to farmers about what to
plant and what not to plant, and
how to run their farms in general:
yet, if the farmers were to tell these
same editors how to run newspaper
it would be considered rather gratui-
tous, if not impertinent, advice.
Mr.. Simon n. Harman, Of the
Sa7i!la section, has moved near Wag-
ener, in Aiken county. He is we'll
pleased with his new home and
thinks the change is for the best.
He is of the opinion that it is much
easier to turn sand than rocks, and
perhaps he is right even if th3 re-
suits are not as large.
Prof. Ducello's show last night
was we'll worth the price Of admis
sion. The entertainment was strictly
moral in every particular and there
was nothing siad nor done that would
offend tie most delicate. It was
typical wild west show illustrating
the characters Of the plains by magic
lantern scenes. His ventli oquism
could not have possibly been sur
passed and his huGlesque Temperance
Lecture was all that could be desired.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-01-22
PENCIL And SCISSORS,

Wayside Notes Gathered Here and
There by a Dispatch Man.
Pay for your paper and then you
can read it with clear conscience.
The Pension Board met Monday.
Vinegar and salt removes wine
stains.
Hon. J. kinsler Davis was in town
Thursday.
A ten mills tax this year is one Of
the probabilities.
Shade trees have been set out in
front of several residences.
Hard work is important, but is less
50 than is good management.
Have you had the measles? is a
common question on our streets.
We cannot call to mind a sin
gle vacant dwelling house in town.
Preparation for early spring yege-
tables are being made by gardners.
The ancient spring chicken will
soon make its appearance in our mar
ket.
The hot house plants of some Of
the ladies of Lexington are simply
lovely.
The wells about town contain but
little water. There has been general
complaint concerning it.
A daughter of Mr.. Dick Drafts
d ed from an attack of the measles
S ,turday. She was buried Sunday
Mr.. O. J. Duffy has moved to the
i'm Harman place, near Seaysvi'le,
where he will follow the plow this
year.
Mr.. Henry Corlcy is recovering
from relapse of the measles. He
has suffered intensely from eye afec
ton.
A MIR. Hoover claims to have been
robbed of 5000 Sunday night while
sleeping in Mectze & Sons wagon
yard.
The Angel of Death is busy reap
ing souls into the garner, leaving
desolation and mourning in many
homes.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-01-22

For pain in the chest a piece Of
flannel dampened with Chamber
lain's Pain Balm and bound on over
the seat of the pain, and another on
the back between the shoulders, will
afford prompt relief. This IS espec-
ially valuable in cases where the
pain is caused by cold and there is
a tendency toward pneumonia. For
sale by Julian E. Kaufman. II.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-01-22
f the Baby is Cutting Teeth.

Be sure and use that old and we'll
tried remedy, Mrs. Winslow's Sooth-
ing Syrup for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind colo and
is the best remedy for diarrhea.
twenty-five cents bo;t'e.
It is the best Of all.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-01-22
The State Of South Carolina,
COUNTY OFLEXINGTON.
Bye. E. Leaphart, Probate Judge.

Bye E. Leaphart, Probate Judge.
WHEREAS, H. A. SPANN. c c G P.
w made suit to me, to grant him
Letters of Administration OF the Estate
of ard effects OF Mary E. Grim, dec asod:
These are, therefore, to cite and admon-
ish all and singular the kindred ard crsdi-
tors of the said Mary E. Grim, de-
ceased, that they be and appear before ne,
in the court OF probate. to be held at Lex
ington, c. Il, 5. c., on the 9th day OF
March, 1896, after publication hereof,
at IL o'clock in the forenoon. to slow cause,
if an, tkey have why the said Administra-
ton should not be granted
Given under my hand, this 10Th day OF
January, Ammo Domini. 1895
C. E. LEAPHAIT, lis !
jude of Probate, L. G.
Published on 9th day of January,
1895, in the Lexington Dispatch.
evils.
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homes.
jsl0lElR EVERYBODY

,sar. Malaria is always about, and the
only preventive aa3 relief is to keep the
Liver active. You must help the Liver bit,
,ai the best helper is the Old Friend, SIM
MONS LIVER REGULATOR, tie RED Z.
Mr.. G. Himrod, of Lancaster, Ohio,
says: "StMMONS LIVER REGULATOR
broke a case of Maiarial Fever of three
years standing for me, and less than
one bottle did the business. shall use
it when in need, and recommend it."
Be sure tina: you getit. Always look for
the RED Z OH the package. And don't
forget the word REGULATOR. 1t is SIM
MONS LIVER REGULATOR, and there is
only one, and every one who takes it is
sure to be benefited. THE BENEFIT IS
AL IN THE REMEDY. Take it also for
BiIiousness md Sick Headache; both are
caused by sluggish Liver.
j. II. Zeiiin 6 Co., Philadelphia.
When you are in need of any kind
of job printing keep US in mind. We
can suit you both in quality Of work
and price.
AIr. H. D. Derrick, formerly Of this
county but now of Wytheville, Va,
is visiting his mother, relatives ard
friends.
The dam at SAKE Gotha Mil has
been substantially repaired. Mr..
Press George has certainly done q
splendid job.
Mr.. W. H. Meetze, who has been
in Charleston in attendance upon the
United States Court as a juror, has
returned home.
Here is bit of practical street
wisdom: If man cheats me once,
shame on him;is he cheats me twice,
shame on me.
Miss Florrie Harman made up a
purse for Rev. Mr.. Myers, pastor Of
the Baptist church at this place, and
presented it to him Sunday.
Things are about even. If you
are & boy it is the wood box and wa
ter bucket; and if you are girl it is
the cook pots and dishes.
There were more manned ex Con-
federate soldiers in town Monday
than we have everremembered seeing
in town at one time before.
1t now requires the exhibition of
both your tax receipt and registra,
ton certificate to the managers to vote
in the elections of this State.
Home raised corn is selling in the
lower section of the county at
35 and 10 cents per bushel. There
has been quantity Of it made.
It is astonishing how much some
men think of "the dear people" dur
ing election years, and how little
they think of them after the election
is over.
The County Supervisor instruct'
road overseers to warn out thel'
hands and put the roads in good con
dition. See advertisement IL anothe
column.
Candidates are swelling. Ih
crop has every promise Of being al
abundant one. There are abou
twelve candidates for every office t
he filled.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-01-22
Furs. Hides, ReasWax, &c.

Bring me your otter, mink, fox,
raccoon, o'possum, skunk, muskrat,
and wild cat furs, dry flint and salted
raw hides, feathers, wool, beeswaz,
tallow, &c. I pay highest market
price in cash.
If RICE B. HARMAN.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-01-22
a Safe Insurance.

The Lloyds will insure your prop
erty in city or country for Is to 20
per cent. less than you are paying.
For particulars call OF write,
R. A. BARR, Local Agent,
Lexington, S. c.
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The Lexington Dispatch
WEDNESDAY. JANUARY %. 1896.
Inlex to New Advertisements.

In lex to New Advertisements.
Cl:ation-C. E. Leaphart.
Mortgages Sale-Robert w.
Shand.
Important Notice-Gceen & Rice.
Road O7erseers-S. T. Smith.
New Pianos of all Grades-M. A.
Malone
Mr.. Allen Griffith is quite sick at
his son-in-law's, Mr.. F. ". Oswslt, at
Bars Landing.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-01-22

If you have aching sides and back
or suffering from rheumatism of any
form and want relief and permanent
cure, then try Spirittine Balsam, 25
and so cent bottles. For sale atthe
Bazaar.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-01-22
Attention, WasherRomen.

Thomas bluing, dry or in liquid,
for washing purposes, is the best:
S cent and 10 cent sizes. For sale
at the Bazaar.
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Do You Want q Situation?
Prof. Wilbur R. Smith, Lexington, Ky

For is years Presi-
dent of the reDown-
cd Commercial Col
lege of Kentucky
University, 81 Y e S
special attention to
securing situations
for his graduates.
o.>t CT Business
Co rise aboat 800,
including Tuition
lnl Board IN Il fam
y. Prot. Smith
has K pit books; sew
erai years Vice Pres
id.nt Of Il bank
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-01-22
STATE c. S0J1:! CAROLINA,
COUNTY CT LEXlEGT N.
IN the Probate Court.
Ex Parte Emanuel Hendrix,
II Re
Estate Of Godfrey Hendrix.

-
pURsUANT! NJ! TO TO- An ohDEn ,D aodrt IN THIS THIS
door at Lexington, 5. c., Oh the first Mo-
day in February, 1896 daring the legal
hours of sale,
Al Of that tract of land in said county
and State belonging 20 the Estate ct q C.
frey Hendrix. and containing forty-& 1v' Il
47J acres, more or less, adjoining lanes
now or formerly OF Henry Hendrix, A. Il.
Long and others. which on the an day
of November, 1876, was assigned TO Nah Ia
Hendrix as Dover. Said lands are beng
so Il in aid Of assets.
TERMS OF SALE -One-balf cash; BAL
ance Oh a credit Of twelve months: secured
b, bond of the purchaser and mortgage c
of the premises, with option to pay a !
cash. Purchaser to pay for papers VII
be sold 1T the risk Of former purchaser.
C. L. LEAPtART,
Judge Probate Lexington Co 5. Z.
January 10, 1875. 3"!I
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important Notice.

WE HEREBY GIVE NOTICE THAT
w We VIII practically demonstrate the
working of our we'll known road machine
at Lexington G. H., on the third Monday
in February (court week., and especially
invite the TOWNSHIP. Commissioners, and
others interested, to be present and see 1t
in operation. Respectfully.
GREEN Il RICE.
January q, 1896. 4wl3.
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To Road Oyerseers.

VOU ARE HEREBY INSTRUCTFD D
to warn out yonr hanis and have
Your roads put in good condition before
court week.
BY resolution of the County Bolrd of
Commissioners overseerS are required to
work hands the full six days, rs the law
provi les, as follows two days on each Sec
ton, before the third Monday in Febru-
ary: two days before thu middle of April,
and two days between the lst Of August
and the f st of October.
By order of,
S L. SMITH.
Supervisor Lexington County.
January %, 1896. 3wl2.
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Mo1.tgagee's Sale.

10y VIRTUE OF THE IOWER CON
ID f41red in mortgage deed of James v.
Bal!eatine to Ida NJ Cardwell. Of March l6,
1895. and recorded in book of Mortgages
for Lexington county, at page 6lt, aud on
default in the conditions of said mortgage,
will sell at public outcry before the Conrt
House door in Lexington, on Monday, Feb
ruary 20, 1896, at IL o'clock in the forenoon
All that piece, parcel, plantation and
tract of land, situate, living and being IN
Lexington county, S. c., in the fork of
Broad and Saluda rivers, and in Fork
township, bounded by lands CT The estate
of Joseph Coogler, Francis Coogler, Willie
Me'z. and tract known as the Robert SAea'y
tract. now belonging to Meeze Il Muller,
and by the New"2rry road, containing
twenty nine and ore fourth acres, more or
less.
TERMS OF SALE. Cash.
ROBERT ". SHAND,
Attorney for tie Assignee.
January II, 1895. 3Sl2
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-01-22

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Lexington, S. G.
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JUST ARRIVED,
TO ADD COMFnRT AND LUXURY

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fitting up tae Dear Old Home" with
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my large and varied stock.
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prospects of a Happy New Year, re-
member I am still your friend
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DO YOU WANT AN ORGAN?
Do YIU WANT A COED One,

I REP E ENT THE FINEST LINE
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aud on easy terms. For catalogues and
particulars, adlr>s IS, N A MA! ONE.
Columbia, s c.