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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-01
Fire Near CASTOR.

The dwelling of Mr.. G. W. Sight
Ter, near Castor, was destroyed by
an accidental fire on March 22d.
The fire was first discovered by
Mrs. Sightler, who was the only one
at home, the other members of
the family being at the bury
ing Of Mrs. Fallaw, near the
mantlepiece and the presumption is
that there was crevice in the chin.
ney through which a spark passed
and ignited the boards. When dis
covered the fire was beyond control
and the flames made such rapid head
way that it was impossible to save
much of the contents of the dwell
ing, and they, together with the
building, were entirely destroyed.
The neighbors and friends of Mr..
Sightler deeply symyathize with him
in his misfortune and are showing
their sympathy in substantial man
ner by assisting him to replace his
burned home, which is very commend
able as it speak volumes in favor OF
tie Christian charity, brotherly love
and neighborly kindness which ex-
lists in that community.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-01

A cracked egg may be safety boil
ed if wrapped in piece Of CREASED
paper.
Have you anything to say before
sentence is pronounced against you?"
asked the Judge. ''The only thing
I'm kicking about" answered the
convicted burglar, ''is bein' identified
by a man that kept his head under
the bedclothes the whole time.
That's wrong.
Mr.. John J. Hill, a young mer-
chant of Ahoskie, Hartford county,
n. c., died at the Csrrollton hotel,
Baltimore, on the night Of the 9th.
from the effects of inhaling illumi.
mating gas. Mr.. Hill evidently failed
to properly shut off the gass when ne
retired. His room was filled with
the vapor and the man was found
unconscious, efforts to save his life,
were without avail. Mr.. Hill was in
the city buying goods for his firm.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-01
TO the Baptist.

The following brethren are re-
quested to take a collection in their
respective churches between now ard
the first of May, and forward it to
Mr.. W. B. Fallaw at Castor, S. G..
The money is to aid him in defray-
ing his expenses. to the Southern
Baptist Convention, which convenes
in Chattanooga, Tenn, on the 9Th of
May: Swansea, D. J. Knots; Sardis,
L. H. Craft; Sandy Run, R. j. Fal-
law; Harmony, Barney Sharp; An
tioch, John A. Rister; Clay Springs,
G. J. King; New Hope, Rev. ". e.
Joyner; Florence, Austin Smith; Red
Bank, John Head; Convent, R. G.
Able. The churches of the upper
division are requested to do the
same. By order Of the UNION.
March 80, 1896.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-01
Voice of the E s .rrection.

Easter will be appropriately cele-
brated at St. Stephens Sunday eve
ming by the rendition of 2 service en-
titled ''The Voice of the Resurrec-
tion," consisting Of songs, solos,
duets, responsive readings, ETC., by
the officers and children Of the Sun
day school.
An enjoyable timeis promised those
who attend, and the church should
be crowded on that occasion. An
offering will be taken and the pro-
ceeds applied to the necessities OF
the Sunday school.
The children of the other Sunday
schools in town and the public gene
rally are cordially invited to attend.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-01
Andy's Reply to ". Z. S."
To the Editor of the Dispatch.

To the Editor of the Dispatch.
I noticed in the columns of the
issue of the 25th instant an article
headed "a School Girls Com
position" from Gum Springs ac-
ademy. I evidently believe that
some one has placed themselves be-
hind this fair little Miss's back to
fight a newspaper battle, but 1 shall
refuse challenge like this and will
notice nothing further on this sub
iect.
lam always ready to answer to
any thing which I have said, and
some of the patrons of Gum Springs
cannot truthfully deny the charge
which made against them. I have
always held friendly spirit towards
Gum Springs, though they have
treated US cruelty in dividing the
district, but alas we have gained the
day by the decision rendered.
1t seems as if Miss "V. L. S." is
much opposed to decorating school
house. If she hates beautiful struc-
ture in the school room, why don't
she jump on Clemson OR Winthrop.
Her father, if he pays taxes, pays tax
every year to help those magnificent
schools, which surpass any other
schools in the State for beauty and
educational advantages.
Miss ". L. S." evidently has
composition of her own, as I have
never seen any thing in text book
which demanded that the pupil
should jump on newspaper CORES
pondent outside of the subject dis
cussed. ANDY.
Ella, March 80, 1896.
THE above article has been cut in
asmuch as it contained substance
likely to open up the discussion of
the school district division, which has
already caused too much hard feel
i,gs among the people of that Sec
tion, which we hope has finally been
settled. Dispatch.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-01
New Tooth Extractors.

We are indebted to DR.. D. L.
Boozer, Jr., for an invitation to at
tend the commencement exercises OF
the Dental Department of the Uni
versity of Maryland, to be held this
afternoon. Among the graduates
we notice the names of the following
young gentlemen from this State: j.
P. Best, D. L. Boozer, Jr., j. J. Ellis,
E. J. Etheredge, h. B. Lindsay, ).
G.. Patrick and A. Weinberg.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-01
Here We Are {!

Three excellent remedies, that
never fail to do what is claimed for
them. Give them a trial and you
will be convinced.
PLANTERS SYRUP VERMI-
fuge, the Worm Destroyer. It is
pleasant and the children like to take
it. Price Is cents.
PLANTERS TONIC TEETHING
Syrup brings health to the baby; rest
to mothers. Price 25 cents.
PLANTERS PINK PILLS stim-
ulate the liver, sweetens the breath,
brightens dull eyes. Cures constipa-
ton. twenty-five doses for IS cents.
All for sale at the Bazaar.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-01
Can't Pass Lexington.

Col. John F. Hobbs, king of one
of the south sea islands, who has
been over at his old home on bust
ness visit mingled with pleasure, is
in town for a like purpose and is the
guest Of Hon. G. NJ. E6rd. Col.
Hobbs is native of this county and
has tender spot in his heart for old
Lexington. He made very enter
tanning, witty and instructive ad
dress to the pupils of the Palmetto
Institute Tuesday morning, which
was very much enjoyed by teachers
and pupils. He left for Lees7ille
yesterday, thence to Charleston.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-01
N2ws in ana Around Castor.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Mrs. Fallaw, wife of Mr.. Lewis
Fallaw, died the Goth Of this month.
She was taken very i'll and died i'm
mediately. Herfuneral was preached
by Rev. Herlong. She leaves hus,
band, FIVE children and a host of
relatives and friends to mourn her
loss.
Mr.. G. ". Sightler's house, near
Castor, was destroyed by fire on the
22nd March.
Mr.. D. B. Sphaler has recently
moved his still from D. E. Crafts to
CASTOR.
Mr.. D. E. Craft has put up a still
and is no doing business at his old
stand.
Mrs. Msgdelaine Hutto was buried
at New Hope church on 22d March.
She died in Augusta, Ga.
Mr.. W. B. Fallaw is now teaching
at Castor.
I am glad TO say that little Susie
Kneece is improving very fast after
a serious attack of pneumonia.
MAY.
CASTOR, S. c., March 26, 1896.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-01
Fishing Tackle.

The best and most complete line
of fishing tackle, consisting in part
of the best silk, cotton, linen and
waterproof lines; Limerick steel set,
catch, and snood hooks, bobs
and flies; pond and river nets, made
of gill thread. Just opened and for
sale at the Bazaar.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-01
More Battleships and Torpedo
Boats.

Washington, March 26.-The ma
val appropriation bill was passed to-
day by the House without substan-
tial amendment. An effort was
made by the advocates of larger
increase of the navy than was autho-
rized by the bill to increase the num-
Der of battleships from four to six.
The House, by a large majority stood
by the recommendation of the COM
mittee, the proposition for six bat
tleships mastering but 80 votes
against 134. Various other amend
ments were heard, but all failed.
The bill as passed carries s31,
O34 and authorizes the construction
of four battleships and fifteen tor
pedo boats, the total cost of which
will be in the neighborhood Of thirty
five million dollars.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-01
Good for Lexington.

The Columbia Mill people have
completed the erection of forty dwell
ines over in Brookland, for occupancy
by employees The company now
owns many dwellings in this county,
which have been made as complete
as possible, special attention being
given to the sanitary arrangements.
The mill gives employment to about
seven hundred persons, and this
county furnishes a large number of
them.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-01
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF LEXINGTON,
In the Common Pleas.
A. G.. D.cker., Assignee.

S. J. Clark, as Administrator of the Estate
of VIM. Martin, deceased, ct. al.
Foreclosure of Mortgage.
TN OBEDIENCE TO THE DECREE
i of the court in this case, will sell to
the highest bidder, at public outcry, before
the court house door in Lexington county,
during the legal hours of sale, on the first
Monday in April next, the following de-
scribed tract Of land, to wit:
All that piece, parcel or tract OF land sit
uate, lying and being in Lexington county,
State aforesaid. in the Fork of Broad and
Saluda rivers. containing fifty acres, and
being the eastern portion of my lands, ad-
Ioining lands of W. A. Haltiwanger and
Joseph Haltiwangcr and others.
TERMS OF SALE.-One-half cash; bal
ance in twelve months from day of sale.
secured by bond of the purchaser and
mortgage of the premises sold. Purchaser
to pay for papers.
Clerks Office.
March 10, 1896. 3wl9
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-01

MAKES A FINE HOME 1T is TRUE,
but unless you buy very judiciously you
are "Humbugged" by outward appearances.
''All is not gold that glitters." Just so
with Furniture. Beneath the varni>h de-
ception lnrks and f:msy stuff is often
pushed off on ycu for better grades. By
careful buying and from only reliable
houses am able to offer full line of first
class furniture at the very closest figures,
such as:
piece Solid Oak Suite, formerly s25,
now 500.
A 10 piece Solid Poplar Suite, formerly
$40 now SIS.
MY LATEST ADDITIONS:
25 rolls of Beautiful figured Chinese
Jointless Mating, at only 12!c per yard.
Assorted piece Tin Sets, only 81 IS.
dozen pairs Beautiful figured White
Lace Curtains only s1.25.
10 dozen Bamboo legs fguredtop Center
Tables, only so cents.
10 dozen Blmboo Esels, only IS cents.
2 dozen 7x9 Chenille Curtains So SO.
dozen AKA Chenille Table Covers 40c.
And all other things in my line proper
tionally.
am now Offering the following articles
At lHn pET0W f,NCT.
6 dozen Pictures different sizes, from
sec to $3.50.
A First Glass, pure cotton full size re-
versatile Satin Comfort, for sl.50.
A Full Size Top Comfort 81 25.
A Nice Comfort, for only 75c.
am now carrying the largest and most
complete assortment of my kind in the city
and by close prices and fair dealings hope
to merit share of your trade.
am always at your service to order out
anything not carried in our line, and will
quote you prices on any kind of Furniture
made.
20 am still handling the NEW HOME
MACHINES and The Story T. Clark
organs.
= T. SEJI
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-01
If 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 bottle.
It is the best of all.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-01
Paw Your Doctors Bill.

r HAVE RENDERED FAITHFUL SER
i vices to the sick, have waited patientl.
or my fees and now desire all to come
forward and pay up, as am needing none!
10 meet urgent expenses. Do so within
the next thirty days. please.
c. E. LEAPHART. NJ. D.
October Is, 1895.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-01
Cheney's! Cheney's!! Cheney'sM

Yes, Cheney.s Expectorant and
Cough Preventive, one of the best
remedies for coughs, colds, bronchi-
It's, whooping cough, asthma, and
never failing for Group, and all afec-
tions of the throat and lungs known.
For coughs after measles there is
nothing better. Only Csc a bottle,
at the Bazaar.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-01
lntardenom;national County Sunday
School Convention.
To the Editor of the Dispatch.

70 the Editor OF the Dispatch.
Some time during the month of
May there will be held an Interde-
nominat;oaal County Sunday School
Convention for Lexington county.
Communities that may desire to en-
tertain the convention will please
send invitation to me. All Sunday
schools in the county are requested
to elect delegates ard make provision
to be represented. The normal work
will be special feature and each
school is asked to contribute to meet
it's expense. Program will be an
nounced soon.
L. B. HAYNES,
Vice President for Lexington Co.
Leesyille College, Mar. %, 1886.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-01
RICE B. HARMAN,
Dr.. 0. E. THOMAS,
1911 Main Street,

COLI - N4SL6A, - -.
DEALER IN
Standard Proprietary and Patent Medicines,
Perfumes, Toilet Powders, Soups, Combs,
Brushes, and in fact everything usually
Kept in first class Drug Store.
Reliable Garden Seeds and Onion Sets.
~Fine Cigars. Cheroots, Etc.-8
All kinds of delicious drinks in season.
Rice is the son of the pu blisher of this
aper and any favors shown him will be duly
appreciated. Give him q call when in the
city an he will quote prices as low as can
be obtained elsewhere.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-01

Remember that medicines of all
kinds, perfumery, sweet soaps, combs,
brushes, etc., can be found at the
Bazaar.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-01

The old reliable Swift & Courtney
parlor matches, drown head never
draw damp and fail to fire, are on
sale at the Bazaar.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-01
MARRIEO

April 29th, 1895, by S. S. Lindler,
Notary Public, Mr.. Allen Harman
and Miss Olivia Holley.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-01
TheLeXington Dispatch
Attention, WasherWomen.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL l, 1896.

Thomas bluing, dry or in liquid,
for washing purposes, is the best.
5 cent and 10 cent sizes. For sale
at the Bazaar.
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF LEXINGTON.
By G. E. Leaphart, Probate Judge.

BY u. r. Leaphart, ffoDate JuoSe.
WHEREAS. II. A. SPANN, &C. c. P,
w made Suit to me, TO grant him
Letters Of Administration of the estate OF
and effects of Mrs. Matte NJ. Counts, de:
ceased:
These are, therefore, to cite and
admonish all and singular the kin
dred and creditors of the said Mrs. Matte
NJ. Counts, deceased. that they be and
appear before me in the Court of Probate.
to be held OF Lexington court house s. e.,
on May the End next. after publication
thereof, at II o'clock in the forenoon. to
show cause. if any they have, why tie
said Administration should not be granted.
Given under my hand this 2lst day Of
March, Ammo Domini. 1896.
C. E. LFAPHART.
Judge Of Probate L. G.
Published on the 25th day of March,
1895. in the Lexington Dispatch.
6w2f
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-01

chamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment
Is unequalled for Eczema, letter, Salt
Rheum, Scald Head, Sore Nipples, Chapped
Hands, Itching Piles, Burns, Frost Bites,
Chronic Sore Eyes and Granulated Eye Lids.
For sale by druggists at 25 cents per box.
TO HORSE OWNERS.
For putting horse in fine healthy con.
diton try DIR. Cady's Condition Powders.
They tone up the system, aid digestion, curt
loss of fappetite, relieve constipation, correc
kidney disorders and destroy worms, giving
new life to an old or over-worked horse. 25
cents per package. For sale by druggists.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-01

Report of the Examining Committce
Office of The Mutual Life Insurance Company
OF New York
Fcb,uar, II, Ic;6
At meeting Of the Board Of Trustees CT this
COMPANY, held on the 18th day Of December last,
the undersigned were appointed Committee to
examine the annual statement for the year ending
December 81, 1905, and to verify the same b
comparison with the assets of the Company.
The Committee have carefully performed the
duty assigned to them, and hereby certify that
the statemen, is in all particulars correct and that
the assets specified therein arc in possession o. the
Company.
In making this certificate the Committee bear
testimony to the high character Of the investments
of the Company and express their approval OF the
system, order, and accuracy with which the ac-
counts and vouchers have been kept, and the
business in general transacted.
(samn H. c. Won Post RoeERr otvFHAsT
CHAs. r. HENDERSON WV. P OHoH
JAMES C, HOLDEN IN. hssRlcs
COMMITTEE
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THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF NEW YORK
RICHARD A. McCURDY PRESIDENT

COMPANY OF NEW YORK
RICHARD A. McCURDY PRESIDENT
STATEMENT
For the year ending December 81 1895
Assets $ss1, ,S13,'s 33
Liabilities 104,347,157 SO
Surplus ss6,s66,563 20
Total Income s4s,597,4so 81
Total Paid Policy-holders in "
1895 ssS,1s6,7ss 4o
Insurance and Annuities in
force SSo3,Od4 ,4o3 80
Net gain in 1895 sGi,64',G4' 81
NorE-Insurance merely 7o,i!trn is discarded
from this Statement rs wholly misleading, and
only insurance actually issued and paid for IN
cash is included.
have carefully examined the foregoing State
ment and find the same to be correct
CHARLES A. PHELLER Auditor
From the Surplus dividend WILL be appor'ioned
as usual
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-01
Report of the Examining Committee

From the Surplus dividend wall be appor,ionee
as usual
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ROBERT A. eRANklsS Wce-PassIoEHr
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RETURNING SCHEDULE.
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have carefully examined the foregoing State
ment and find the same to be correct
CHARLES A. PEELLER Auditor
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-14
KTLLED. THEN BURNED.
Evidence Accommodating in Regard u
Thompson's Murder.

CHARL OTTESViLLE, VA, Feb. ID
snecial.-New Developments in the nur.
dor OF Mr.. Thomas Thompson ana nv
hurning of the store of Mr.. W. A. Wnite,
~ Lreeunion. lol 10 the arrest TO-DAY
of tbe Rev. William Nelson, a colored
preacher, as an accessory 10 the horrioie
Nelson has charge of several country
churches. ,,.,,o,,
There are several rumors in clicull,loh
In reference 10 the murder and the purh-
ing OF the store. One h. that Nr. lnomp-
son was at the house of Taylor Harmon,
one of the men now in Jail. and became
Involved in a dispute with Harmon anu
was struck on the head by club In the
hand OF Harmon. which resulted IN ms
death. after which the body OF Thomp-
son was carried to the store by the tniee
negroes, and placed in the store, saturat-
ed with kerosene oil, and set on nre,
which resulted IN the destruction OF the
building with all its contents
IL is said that HarmOns daughter, ABOUT
whom the difficulty originated, ana VINO
was severely chastised a few days ago
by her father says that Harmon. Nelson,
and Points did the numbering OF MI.
Thompson and the burning OF the store.
There j. said 10 be other evidence
against the three negroes, which VIII
likely be made known on the 20th instant,
when the preliminary examination VIII
There Is great excitement in the neigh
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-14
CHICAGO MARKET.

CHICAGO. LII. Feb. l3-Foars OF
frost following the wake of the stOrm
was in the minds OF wheat traders to-
day when they began operations. and a
gain of 1c was scored by the close OF
the session. The proper course 10 pur-
sue seemed 10 he In doubt during the
FIRST hour, "a varied action taking place,
but the buying became pronounced after
that period of !ndecision. and values
presented considerable strength unti the
close May wheat opened from 65igc
10 GJsc., advanced TO 66Nc. closing at
66'sc.. ic higher than Tuesday. Cash
wheat was firm
COrn-The snOW-stOrm rendered valuable
aid 10 prices from the fact that IL was
expected that receipts would be lighter
through the inability Of farmers 10 move
the grain. OF course the natural with
wheat. which was more or less of a fac
tor all the time. May corn opened at
..isc.. advanced 10 3uhc.. closing at 3Jisc.,
hc. higher than Tuesday. Cash corn
was steady.
Oats-The action of oats corresponded
with those OF corn The reports OF re-
stricted interior marketing applied TO
oats as We'll as 20 other grains, and in
nucnced the feeling. May oats closed
Lc. higher than Tuesday. Cash oats
were steady 20 i4c. higher
Provisions Everything favored prOvi-
siOns to-day and they made material
gains. In consequence hogs were higher
early and at the close additional adj
Vances Were reported az the yards Wheat
was going higher, with am uncertain man
ncr. and the country was bullishly in
clined. Al the close May pork was SOC.
higher than Tuesday May lard lOc.
higher and ribs l5017t5c
The leading futures ranged as follows.