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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-09
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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-09

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COUNTY DEMOCRATIC TICKET,
FOR SENATOR.
DR.. r. Nj. Cunningham.
FOR REPRESENTATIVES,:
j. j. Altman.
|. A. Brown.
ID. A. Greene.
John Harkins.
l.. Y. Lipscomb.
d. j. Ovens.
FOR SHERIFF:
Frank p. O'Brien.
FOR TAX COLLECTORS:
j. b. Francis.
FOR TAX ASSESSOR:
j. Felix Mclaughlin.
FOR TREASURER:
Kenneth +. Hawkins.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS:
w. p. Stratford.
l.. ID. Lacey.
William S. Morrow.
George l.. Young.
FOR CORONER:
r.. u. Jones.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-09

The Sunday barber shop law of Illinois
his become dead letter in Chicago and
in all the small cities where 1t is not sus-
tained by popular sentiment In any
place where there are more men deter
mined to be shaved on Sunday, and more
BARRIERS determined to accommodate
them than there are on the other side,
the Sunday law is not enforced little
spasmodic or local activity may appear
In favor of the law, but it soon subsidies.
a meeting to consider the best means
Of celebrating the 400th anniversary of
Metanchthon's birth, ON February 16,
1927, has been held at his birth place,
I:etten, in Baden. The grand duke of
Baden has consented to act as patron to
III. enterprise, which was started, aud is
actively promoted. by DR.. Nicholas Null
ier. professor of theology in Berlin. The
foundation of a Melanchthon museum on
the site Of the house in which he was
born Is proposed.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-09
STATE DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

GOVERNOR:
Joseph T. Johnston of Jefferson.
SECRETARY OF STATE:
]. Kirkman Jackson of Lauderdale.
TREASURER:
George W. Ellis of Montgomery.
AUDITOR:
Walter S. White of Colbert.
ATTORNEY-GENE
William G. Fits of Tuscaloosa.
SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION:
John o. Turner of st. Clair.
COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE
l. +. Culver of Bullock.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-02-26
Let the Good Work Go On.

Supervisor Smith has been inde-
fatigable in the discharge of the
duties pertaining to his office. Con-
sientious and painstaking in looking
after the interests of the county, he
has used all the facilities at his COM
mand to improve the condition Of
public affairs, and by the appoint
ment of intelligent and competent
road overseess, he has succeeded in
having the public highways put in
excellent condition, in fact, better
than they have been for years. Not
satisfied with what has been accom-
plished along this line, work on the
roads are being continued in many
sections, especially in the Sand Hills
are these improvements more notice
able. They are being widened and
repaired, in some instances straight
ened. Let the good work 60 on until
Lexington county shall have earned
the reputation of having better roads
than any county in the State.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-02-26
ALWAYS Reliable.

If there is one merchant in Colum-
bia better known to the people of
this county than another, that one is
c. F. Jackson. Having been in bus
iness for a long period of years, he
has established reputation for full
filing all his promises and treating
his patrons and customers a little
better than he promises. He now
has large and we'll selected stock
Of dry goods, notions, ETC., which be
is offering at prices bound to sell the
goods. When he says he will give
purchasers bargains in goods in his
line, he means what he says, and our
readers can depend upon it. So
when you go to th5 city to make
your purchases, do not fail to call on
Mr. Jackson, in the post Office block;
tell him your wants and he will fill
your bill with first class goods, at
third class prices.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-02-26
Provide for Home First.

Why will farmers plant cotton IN
the face Of continued advice, and
from their own experience? The re-
suits Of the past years should con-
vince them that a short crop of
cotton gives them as much money as
a large one, besides the glory of hav-
ing barns and larders filed with the
good things of this world. Small
cotton crops are the things to make
a country flourish. You will pay
debts about as fast, too, as'to raise SC
cotton. Be sure your crops of corn,
peas, wheat, oats, rice, potatoes, sor-
ghum, etc, for home consumption
are large enough and some for
market, then for your cotton and you
will feel independent in the fall.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-02-26
4 Happy Marriage.

Mr.. W. Aug. Shealy and Miss Allie
E. Rawl were united in marriage at
the home of the brides father, Benz.
Rawl on the evening of the 18th Of
February, 1896.
Mr.. Shealy is resident Of New
berry county and Miss Rawl Of Lex
ington county.
The groom and bride left for At
lanta, Ca, on the oath, which they
will make their future home.
The officiating clergyman was Rev.
J. G. Graichen, pastor Of the bride.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-02-26

most interesting case being that of
the State VS.. -, for stealing chick
ems. Five lawyers appeared for the
defence and one for the State. The
case was dismissed on account of the
warrant being improperly drawn.
This is the second case of chicken
stealing before this court and no
body has been convicted yet, the ar
gument being used that chicken
stealing is done for fun and there is,
consequently, no harm in it; but sup
pose, Mr.. Editor, somebody should
enter your Office and take your print
ing press just for fun, would you
see where the fun came in? But it
is no Use to say anything more
about it; maybe they will stop it af-
ter awhile, but I am sorry that our
good people for we have as good
people in this settlement as there are
in the county, should be subjected
to such fun as this because they live
among such people.
We have fourishing school which
is being taught by Miss Annie Craft.
Our school is always among the best
in the county.
The people are somewhat back
ward about blowing, but when the
crops are gathered it will be found
that they will be in the lead, as is
usually the case.
We regret to learn that MIR. W. 4.
Derrick will soon move his saw mill
business from among US. U. W.
Jefcoat, Esq, also speaks of remoy-
ing to Swansea, but I hope he will
give up the idea.
would like to see the stock law
amended, for my field is full of COWS
every day while have to keep mine
penned in the lot all the time.
There are lot of new babies and
measles about here at this time.
Much success to the Dispatch.
AGRICALA.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-02-26
GOODFOR

and everyone needs It at all times OF tne
wear. Malaria is always about, and the
only preventive and relief is to keep the
Liver active. You must help the Liver bit,
and the best helper is the Old Friend, SIM
MONS LIVER REGULATOR, the RED I.
Mr.. G.. Himrod, of Lancaster, Ohio,
saws: "SlMMONS LIVER REGULATOR
broke case of Malarial 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 that you getit Always look for
the RED I on 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
ALL IN THE REMEDY. Take it also for
Biliousness and Sick Headache; both are
caused by a sluggish Liver.
HJ.H. Zeilin g Co., Philadelphia.
The latest reports from John
George, who was reported critically
i'll at Newberry, is that he has
slightly improved.
Mr.. J. T. Hodge, agent for Will
more's New Analytical Reference
Bible, is in town in the interest OF
this valuable work.
Five thousand tons of Royal Tiger
Guano, Dissolved Bone, Acid and
Cotton seed meal, for sale by P. J.
Rucker, Columbia, S. c.
Like food without salt, like book
without tale, like the day without
sunshine, is life without sorrow or
fear.
If you cannot do a kind deed
speak kind word; if you cannot
speak kind word, think a kind
thought.
The new engine of the Lexington
Manufacturing Company ias beer
hauled from the depot and is now
being placed in position.
Unless you are perfect you have
no right to talk about your neighbor'
faults. If you are perfect you won't
, do it.
Tc store our memories with sense
of injuries is to fill that chest witt
rusty iron which was made for re
fnel gold.
Now is the time to begin to thinI
about planting your gardens, an(
the Bazaar is the place to get you
seed. They are fresh and reliable.
Contempt for money is CONSTANT,
found to be only fine name for be
ing too indolent to earn it or to-
extrayagant too keepit.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-02-26
Nav Thew be Realized.

From the signs of new ground
fires which paint the evening skies
q brilliant red with their reflections,
there will be an increase acreage put
under cultivation this year. Our
farmers are full of energy, pluck and
perseverance, and have started the
seasons work with bouyant spirits
and full of hope for bountifu| har-
vests and better prices for farm pro-
ducts. May they be fully realized.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-02-26
Religious Services.

The appointments Of Rev. Mr..
Myers, pastor of the Baptist church
at this place, have been changed to
the Second and 4th Sundays in each
month, at II o'clock a. NJ, and at I !
p. M
There will also be preaching at
this church the other Sunday nights
at the usual hour, a member OF the
church leading the meeting. The
public is cordially invited to attend.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-02-26
Reliable Field aid Garden Seeds.

One of the largest, if not the largest,
mercantile firms in the State, is that
of Lorick & Lowrance of Columbia.
Besides carrying heavy stocks in
their other departments, they pay
especial attention to thair Seed de-
partment, which of itself is immense,
and can furnish any kind of seed
wanted, in small and large quantities
and at prices as cheap as those Of
the growers. Before making your
purchases give them call.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-02-26
The Returns Full.

The Auditor informs US that the
tax returns are full being but few
persons who failed to make their
returns.
The State and county taxes have
nearly all been paid, there being only
few delinquents. One hundred
more tax receipts have been issued
than last year. It is some credit to
the people Of Lexington county that
they have been so prompt in meeting
their obligations to their State and
county.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-02-26
a Belled Buzzard.

Mr.. Thomas Shealy, who resides in
the Lexington Cross Roads section
discovered a belled buzzard on his
place Saturday about 1 o'clock. The
tinkling of the bell could be dis
tinctly heard with each movement Of
the charleston Eagle" After re-
naming about the place for some
time it few away to parts unknown
and has not since be heard from.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-02-26
JUDICIAL ETHICS.
Squire Dreher en- the Rep'rt Ct the
Grand Ju7v.

Squire Dreher en- the Report Ct the
Grand Jury.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:
I notice from the last issue of your
paper that my name has been men
toned to the Grand Jury by Mr.. H.
D. Taylor for non performance of
duty in not having papers served
against the Amicks.
The facts are these: About the first
Of last September I passed through
the town of Lexington on my way to
the lower part of the county on big
camp fish; Mr. Taylor met me and
asked me to serve some papers on the
Amicks for himself, the papers hay
ing been made out by Mr.. Muller. I
signed them and told Mr.. Taylor
that I would attend to the matter
when returned home. When I got
back I learned that Trial Justice
Derrick had tried the cases. To
make sure of the matter, [ sent my
constable to see Mr.. Derrick and af-
terwards saw him myself. His state
ment to both of US was that, 'Ee
had investigated the matter and
found there was nothing in the
cases. Surely rot the most exact
ing critic, unless from very selfish
motives, would have expected me to
have proceeded further in direct vio-
lation of all laws of professional fair
ness and propriety towards fellow
Justice. I would thousand times
prefer to sacrifice my official head
rather than be guilty of such dis
honorable conduct 10 please MI. lay
lor or any one else.
I will state further that quite re,
Gently I investigated case for Mr..
Taylor against the Amicks for block
aiding public highway, and finding
nothing in the case, dismissed
it which was, probably, an ad-
ditional stimulus to Mr.. Taylor in
bis report to the Grand Jury.
The Solicitor fully endorsed my
course throughout, as every one can
find out by asking him.
My official record is a matter of
public concern and | am always glad
to answer for it at that tribunal.
J. W. DREHER.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-02-26
PENCIL And SCISSORS.
Wayside Notes Gathered Here and
There BY a Dispatch Ean.


The weather continues blustv.
Court is dragging its weary length
slowly along.
Washirg gton,s birthday was obser,
ved at this place by the court only.
Orange blossoms are budding here
abouts.
To great many people the only
all seeing eye is the public eye.
Many horses changed owners last
week by swapping.
Nice candies, cakes and crackers
can always be found at the Bazaar.
We are panied to learn that Mr.. j.
W. Long is confined to his room
with a spell of sickness.
What darling world it would be
if everybody were as polite as can
6idate.
Few men SOW their wild oats with
oat getting more OF less rye mixed
with them.
A critic is a creature who can al
ways tell another man how he ought
to do a thing he can't do himself.
Fresh and reliable Garden Seeds
of all varieties. For sale at the Ba-
zaar.
The Lexington Brass Band has
been recently strengthened by the
addition of several new members.
Contractor Corley has made some
needed improvements on Factory
Hill.
If you smoke Or chew try the fine
brands Of cigars and tobacco, at the
Blzaar.
We are glad to learn that Hon. ".
H. F. Rast is convalescing from his
illness.
Sixty new residences for operatives
in the Columbia Mill are to be
erected in Brookland.
Remember that medicines of all
kinds, perfumery, sweet soaps, combs,
brushes, ETC., can be found at the
Bazaar.
There is a slight change in Il e
schedule of the Charlotte, Columbia
and Augusta Railroad.
Mr.. Willie George returned to
Clemson College in time for its oper-
ing on the 20th inst.
When you come to town don't for
get to call and settle your subscrip-
ton due the Dispatch.
A book agent was in town recently
who apparently had his tongue on
pivots and they well oiled.
Mr.. A. NJ. Boozer, a prominent
member of the Columbia Bar, was
in town yesterday.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-02-26
Or. D. l. SCOZSR,
COLUMBIA,

4 Southern poet writes: They are
the happiest who know the most pain.
This will be comforting intelligence
to persons who have the toothache.
Irish potatoes are selling in
Wisconsin at six cents bushel. Here
we pay for the same potatoes from
$120 toS l.60 per bushel.
Nice evaporated apples, prunes,
canned pie peaches, mince meat,
canned pine apple, cream cheese, and
mountain butter, at the Bazaar.
Miss Lottie Cromer, daughter Of
Rev. J. A. Cromer of this county,
entered Palmetto Institute last Mon
day morning.
The measle epidemic having run
its course, the attendance at the In
stitute has again reached the normal
number.
The only genuine original package
was filled, not with liquor, but with
original sin. And it is still doing
business at the same old stand.
School Commissioner Farr will not
be at his Office in this place Saturday,
he being called to Swansea that day
to transact some important business.
The county jail is free of occu-
pants, with the exception of Messrs
King and Kirkland, who are guests of
Uncle Sam, on the invitation Of
the United States Court.
Mr.. Thomas S. Sease, Master in
EqL-.y for Newberry County, was in
town yesterday in attendance upon
the court as witness in the case Of
B. T. Boushell vs.. The Batesburg
Publishing Company.
Mr.. Rice will exhibit the practical
working of his road machine at this
place again at the meeting of the
Po srd of County Commissioners in
April.
Rev. J. G. Graichen delivered a
fine sermon in the Lutheran church
last Sunday evening from the text,
"What will it profit man if be gain
the whole world and lose his own
soul?"
The dogwood tree is beginning to
put forth it's delicate young shoots;
the editor is overhauling his fishing
tackle, and by these unerring signs
the ':red horse" and other fish in the
Edisto know that the season of their
destruction draweth nigh.
Mr.. D. ". Thayer, Of Columbia,
Deputy Sovereign Consul Comman-
der, Woodmen of the World, State
Organizer for South Carolina, was
in town yesterday, preparing to Or
ganize a Camp at this place, which
will shortly be done, as names suffi-
GENTLY. to organize have been Sc
cured.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-02-26
Some Big Hogs.

Some big hogs have recently been
killed in the Fork. We regret ex-
ceedingly that Capt. G. T. Haiti
wanger's communication has been
misplaced so that we cannot give the
names of the persons killing the hogs
any how we remember that one of
them raised the beam at 620 pounds
and an ether something over 700.
The men to whom they belonged e7i-
IDENTIFY believes in living at home and
boarding at the same place.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-02-26
Court.

The Court of Common Pleas was
organized last Wednesday by the
election of Mr.. James H. Shell, as
foreman Of jury No. l. and Mr.. Samuel
P. Drafts that of Jury No. 2.
The case of B. p. Price trustee, VS.
George S. Drafts, Sheriff was stricken
from the calandar. This was the
case of damages for selling property
under execution upon which Price
Gained to have had mortgage.
The first case called was that Of J.
Feaster Lyles vs.. James ". CAN'T
and S. NJ. Simon. The verdict was
answered in favor of the Plaintiff.
The case of J. S. Swygert, W. f.
W. Wa ,ener g. Co., came up for Il e
third time in this county. The trial
was began Friday morning and the
verdict was rendered the following
Monday night at y o'clock in favor
of the plaintiff in the sum of sSoOs
The first trial ended in a virdict OF
$1,000 for the Plaintiff; the second
for 81, 1000 and the third as above.
A motion for new trial will be
argued at this term.
The jury in the case Of English
Hayes VS.. T. S. Sease, returned a
verdict for the plaintiff for 1925.
The Mrs. Lucinda Drafts will case
is being heard as we go to press.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-02-26
Receivers Sale of Batesburg
Cotton Mills.
The State of South Carolina,


In the Court of Common Pleas.
j. NJ. Bates and others, Plaintiffs,
against
Batesburg Cotton Mills. ct al Defendants.
DY VIRTUE OF AUTHORITY GIVEN
ID me in decree pas >ed IN the above stated
canse by Judge Ernest Gary, ou January
23rd. 1896 will sell at Bl'esbnrg S. c.,
in said county, on March 21st. 1896, at
- o'clock no u, before the Pass enger depot
in said town, in one parcel, both
real and personal, of every kind and de-
scription all the property of the B t sburg
Cotton Mills consisting OF sixty-eight
acres Of ard, more or less, bounded by
lands of Mary and Hlttie Mitchell, L.
Hartley estate, David Rawl, T. S. Fox and
others, on which is located three story brick
cotton mill building l30x5S feet with engine
and boiler and picker rooms attached. Also
sixteen cottages together with one Corless
engine of $50 Horse power, two Lombard
boilers of 100 Horse power each, and all
the machinery Of every nature and kind
whatsoever, consisting of one hundred
looms, 4, 100 splndles, with betting, shaft
ing, pulleys and complete electric light
plant, ETC., belonging to said Batesburg
Cotton Mills. Also all unpaid claims of
every nature and kind belonging to said
Company, together with any goods and
supplies that may be on hand at slid tina.
Terms of id sale $40, coo Cash.
In case the Purchaser or purchasers fail
to comply with the terms OF sail sale, the
property will be imme !iately resold at his
or their risk
W. A. WATTS, Receiver.
January 80, lS96.-7wl9
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-02-26
The Lexington Literary League.

The Lexington Literary League
will meet at the residence of Mr.. NJ.
D. Harman Tuesday evening, March
Sd. The program is as follows:
Topic-Napoleon Bonaparte-hls
life, character and influence. Messrs.
Hal Bradford and D. E. Farr.
Essayist-Miss Lessie Haltiwanger
Reader-Mr. J. C. Fort.
Reciter-Miss Ethel Harman.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-02-26
Bridge to Let.

THE BRIDGE OVER CONGAREE
Creek. on the State Road. will be let
to the lowest responsible bidder on Satur-
day. the 29th day of February, 1896, at
lG a. m. The bridge will either be rebuilt
or repaired as the condition demands.
Specification or particulars made known
on day of letting.
The right to reject any and all bios is
res .rvel.
S. L. SMITH.
Supervisor of Lexington County.
February ii, lo36-2wl4.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-02-26
The State Of South Carolina,
COUNTY OFLEXINGTON.
By &. E. Leaphart, Probate Judge.

By &. E. Leaphart, Probate Judge.
WHEREAS, H. A. sPANN, c G. G P:
w made suit to me, to grant him
Letters of Administration of the Estate
of and effects OF Mary E. Grim, dectased:
These are, therefore, to cite and admon-
ish all and singular the kindred and credi-
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
ireton, C. H., 5. c., on the 9th day Of
March, 1886, after publication hereof,
at II o'clock in the forenoon. to show cause,
if any they have why the said Administra-
ton should not be granted
Given under my hand, this 10th day of
January, Ammo Domini. 1896
C. Z. LEAPHART, lis.
Jud?e of Probate, l.. G.
Published on 22th day of January,
1896, in the Lexington Dispatch.
Gwlj.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-02-26
The Teachers Association

Will meet at Swansea, Lexington
county, February 20, 1896.
PROGRAM:
l. School Exhibitions-Dayid Fltz-
gerald.
2. The Patrons duties-Jas. '.
Smith.
3. Morals in the school-W. B.
Fallaw.
4. Teaching EDglish--Miss Ellen
I. Pou.
5. Primary Reading-Miss Ger
trude Geiger.
6. Lexington County Schools.
D. Farr.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.