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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-15
The Spelling Bee.

A large crowd of little folks, young
folks and old folks attended the
spelling bee at the Institute Friday
evening. Some of the best spoilers
of the school and from the town
entered the lists.
Miss Pearl Spann and Master Jules
Bradford were chosen Captains, and
the cautious manner they chose
showed that the heart of each was
set on victory, or at least, on defeat
without dishonor. The sides lost
about equally for awhile, but soon
Pearls supporters fell rapidly and at
last all were on the mourner's bench,
leaving Mrs. Muller and Misses
Mary Henry and Ethel Dreher still
standing on Jules side-Jules himself
having fallen sometime before. These
three then spelt agaist each other.
Miss Mary was the first to go, soon
Mrs. Muller followed, leaving Miss
Ethel, one of the Institutes bright
est and best, the acknowledged victor.
This over, the social and festive
part of the program followed. lie
cream and cake were served by Mrs.
NJ. D. Harman, assisted by bevy f
beautiful, smiling school girls. A
large and beautiful cake was walked
for BY the little folks and Won by Miss s
Essie Efrd and Master Meetze Mui-
ler. They generously divided it with
their associates. The little folks
then retired to one of the rooms in
the building and enjoyed themselves
hughly playing the innocent games
which so delight children. Master
Willie Caughman acted as master of
ceremonies.
The evening was thoroughly en-
joyed by every one present. Care
was laid aside and a spirit of good
cheer entered all. The bright sallies
OF Lexington's jovial lawyer, J. A.
Muller, caused his fellow barristers
to forget their knotty cases, and the
sparkling wit of our whole souled
School Commissioner, J. D. Farr,
caused his fellow county officials to
become obliyious of the fact that
this is campaign year.
Financially, the Bee was quite a
success.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-15

Mrs. Sallie Hammer, who has been
visiting her son, Lonnie, at Little
Mountain, has returned home.
We are indebted to Mr.. and Mrs.
Frederick Huffman, for an invitation
to the marriage of their daughter
P!nkie, to Dr.. James L. johnson,
which will occur Monday evening,
April 9th, at the Baptist church in
Swansea.
Capt. Andrew J. Counts, who re-
sided near Peak, died suddenly Satur-
day week from heart failure, in bis
SIND year of age. He was one Of
our most useful and substantial
citizens. Honest in all his dealings
with his fsllowman he endeared
himself to all with whom he came in
contact, and gathered around him a
host of warm personal friends WHO
held him in the highest esteem.
The cheapest place, in Columbia
to buy buggies, and wagons, is I. B.
Aughtry & Co.'S, who have a large
stock from which to make your selec-
ton. They also keep large line of
family and plantation groceries, hay
and grain, which they offer as cheap
as the cheapest. Don't fail to get a
package of their stock powders,
which is all excellent medicine for all
kinds of live stock, hogs and chickens.
Mrs. Amelia Lucas, died at her
residence, near Peak, on the 9th,
from an attack of the measles which
developed into pneumonia. She was
buried Friday, at Capers' Chapel, Of
which she had been a long and con-
sistent member. She was about ~
years of age.
The Southern Railway Company
has issued handsomely printed
rate circular to Richmond, Va, for
the occasion of the Sixth Annual
Reunion of the United Confederate
Veterans. The fare from Columbia
is $3.50. The "Old 20tb," will be
there, with many Of his comrades.
Friends, lets US whisper in your ear
the importance of settling for your
paper. We must have money to run
our business, so if you are indebted
to us and cannot bring the amount
in person or send it by hand, send it
by registered letter or post office
money order, we are not particular
how you get it here so that you get
it to US. The blue cross on your pa
pers denotes that money is wanted
and is wanted from you.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-15
Important, Register.

It is the paramount duty OF every
citizen to have his name registered as a
voter and be in position to exercise
the elective franchise in the event
that necessity arises to do so. No
one can tell what exigencies may
arise in the future when the want OF
registration certificate may be re-
gretfully felt.
It should be remembered that the
old certificate will not do, the law
requiring new registration OF voters
which makes it necessary to obtain a
new certificate.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-15
The Republican Pow Wow.

The was a some what enthusiast:
meeting of the "black and tan" Re
publicans, interspersed with a sma'.
sprinkling of Lily Whites, IN the
court house at this place last Satur-
day.
Tie convention assembled in re
sponse toa call issued by County
Chairman A. w. johnson, who is the
Lexington Lieutenant of the Melton
Brayton faction Of the g. o. p, fol
the purpose of electing four delegates
to the State convention, which met
in Columbia yesterday and elected
four delegates TO the National con-
vention; and also to elect four dele
gates to the Congressional conven-
ton which meets at st. Matthews
on the 18th. This convention will
also elect delegates to the National
convention. The several township
clubs were represented by full dele
cations, Col. D. J. Knotts, the latest
convert to Republicanism, being
prominent among the number.
The convention was called to order
by the County Chairman, and after
prayer by the Rev. A. Bradford, was
temporarily organized by the cleo
tion of NJ. E. Boozer, chairman, and
Rev. 81. E. Lewis, Secretary.
A committee of one from each del
egation was appointed, as a commit
tse on credentials, and reported
that sixty-four delegates were en-
titled to seats, and they were all
present. The convention was then
permanently organized by the elec-
ton of the temporary officers.
Col. D. J. Knots and Mr.. E. Nj.
Brayton were called upon and re-
sponded with ringing speeches on
the issues confronting the people.
The convention then went into an
election for delegates to the State con-
ton with the following result: D. j..
Knots, Simeon Corley, Rev. Fl. E.
Lewis and Louis Rump.
". A. Smith. M. e. Boozer, A. ".
johnson and w. B. Sewell are the
delegates to the Congressional con
vention.
A. W. johnson was reelected
County Chairman. T. S. Entzuln-
ger was elected Secretary and Henry
Paris, Treasurer. The convention
then adjourned sine die.
The Websterites were simply not
in it, their opponents, the Brayton-
ties out voted them on all questions.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-15
LEXINGTON CLUB.

There will be meeting OF LeSing
ton Township Democratic club, in
the count house, at this place, on the
I'd day of May, at 3 o'clock p. m, for
the purpose OF recognizing the club
and to elect a member Of the County
Executive Committee, also to elect
delegates to the County Convention
which assemblies on the lst Monday
of May next.
BY order P. H. CAUGHNAN,
President.
NJ. D. HARNAN, Secretary.
April Is, 1885,
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-15
An Insurance Case.

5000 Case Brought by the Widow OF
Treasurer Copes.
In the United States circuit court Monday.
Judge Simonton was engaged in hearing
the case of Rose R. Copes,of Orangebur' ,
against the New England Mutual Accidel
Association.
The action is brought by the widow OF
County Treasurer Copes, who was killed
sometime ago while collecting taxes ou:-
side Of the town Of Osange5urg. He was
iusured in the above named company for
soon, but the payment or policy was re-
fused on the grounds that he had met his
death by means other than those called for
in the policy.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-15
Trssrdsnaminational County Sunday
School Convention.
Ta the Editor OF the Dispatch.

To the Editor of the Dispatch.
Some time during the month of
May there will be held an Interda-
nomiuational County Sunday School
Convention for Lexington county.
Communities that may desire to Ell
tertain the convention will please
send invitation to me. All Sunday
schools in the county are requested
to elect delegates and make provision
to be represented. The normal work I
will be special feature and each
school is asked to contribute to meet
It's expense. Program will be an
nounced soon.
J.. B. HAYNES.
Vice President for Lexington Co.
LeesyilIe College, Mar. p, 1895.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-15
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, 1896-04-15
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF LEXINGTON,
In the Probate Court.
L. B. Aole, Administrator with Will An
nexed.
In Re.

Estate Of Mary Iown, deceased.
TN OBEDIENCE TO AN ORDER OF
/ this court in the above stated action, l
will sell to the highest bidder. at public
outcry. before the court house door at Lex
ington, S. c., during the legal hours Of
sale, on the first Monday (salesday,) in
May next, tie same being the 4th day
thereof the following lands, to wit
Tracl No. 5. All that piece, parcel or
lot of land, situated in the Town Of Gas
ion, in the codnty and State aforesaid:
fronting sixty feet on Railroad street, and
seventy feet on Depot street, and west by
Mary Lown lot No. 6.
Also. Tract No. 6, situate in the Town
of CASTOR, in the county and State afore-
said, fronting Depot street one hundred
and seventy ore feet, on the east seventy
feet by lot No. and west seventy feet by
lot No.
TERMS OF SALE-One.half Cash, and
the balance on q credit of twelve months;
the deferred payment TO bear Interest from
date CT sale. secured BY bond of purchaser
and mortgage Of the remises sold. Pur-
chaser to nay for papers
C. E. LEAPHART, J. P. L. G.
April 7, 1896 AVA.
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Final Discharge.

all PERSONS INTERESTED WILL
n take notice that I will apply to the
Probate Court for Lexington County, S. G,
on Friday, the 18th day of May, 1896.
at 10 a. NJ, for Il final discharge as
administrator Of the Estate Of james
Fulmer, deceased.
MRS. NANCY DUDLEY.
Administrator.
April 15 1896. 5|26.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-15
>'oDSQulDtiQl
AND IT'S ~cURE

remedy for Consumption. By its timely use
thousands Of hopeless cases have been already
permanently cured So proof-pOSitive am
of its power that consider it my duty to
send too bottles free to those of your readers
who have Consumption, Throat, Bronchial or
Lung Trouble, if they will write me their
express and postoffice address. Sincerely,
T. A. SIocUM, M. c., Is3 Pearl St, New York.
M The Editorial and Business Management Of
this Paper Guarantee this generous Proposition
Dave Sutton, a much respected and
hard working negro man, died Mon
day after short illness with yellcw
jaundice.
Miss May Haltiwanger left for
Prosperity yesterday, where she will
spend sometime with her sister, Mrs
Preston Cannon.
The dead trees in front OF the site
of the old Drafts hotel, are being
utilized by patent medicine men to
advertise their goods.
Remember that medicines of all
kinds, perfumery, sweet soaps, combs,
brushes, ETC., can be found at the
Bazaar.
Rev. Mr.. Myers, the pastor of the
Baptist church at this place is said
to have delivered an unusually fine
sermon last Sunday night.
Old Confederates can 60 to Charles
ton to attend the meeting Of the
Veterans. The railroad fare from
Columbia to Charleston and return is
only $3.50.
The barn of DR.. M. @. Hendrix,
which was blown down during a
recent gale, is being erected on the
opposite side of the road, at his place
a few miles from town.
A happy marriage was consumated
on Factory Hill last Sunday when
Rev. Mr.. Myers united Mr.. John D.
Hix and Miss Bessie Wingard in the
bonds of matrimony.
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
sorsment of inks, pens, pencils, ETC.,
just opened at the Bazaar.
We regret to learn that some OF
the members Of the family of Mr.. j.
J. Fox are quite sick with mumps
and fever. We hope to hear Of their
complete recovery soon.
Lexingtonians will find Fitzgib-
bons restaurant pleasant place to
take dinner after the long drive to
Columbia and the wearisome tramp
over the city. Everything, served in
first class style.
An unoccupied house known as
the Adaline Drafts place, on the upper
suburbs of this town, was destroyed
| by what was evidently an incendiary
fire last Sunday night between 1G
and II o'clock.
Judging from the number Of
couples to be seen out walking these
delightful afternoons, it would seem
that the young girls are working the
leap year prerogative for all it is
worth and numerous marriages are
expected TO be the outcome Of them.
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, 1896-04-15

MAKES A FINE HOME 1T rs TRUE,
but unless you buy very jadiciously you
are "Humbuggcd" by outward appearances.
"All is not gold that glitters." Just so
with Furniture. Beneath the varnlsh de-
ception lnrks and fimsy 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:
Alopiece Solid Oak Suite, formerly s25,
now 500.
A 10 piece Solid Poplar Suite, formerly
500 now SIS.
MY LATEST ADDITIONS:
25 rolls of Beautiful figured Chinese
Jointless Mating, at only 12!c per yard.
Assorted 3 piece Tin Sets, only s1.35.
6 dozen pairs Peautiful figured White
Lace Curtains, only SIPS.
10 dozen Bamboo legs fguredtop Center
Tables, only 80 cents.
10 dozen Bamboo Esels, only IS cents.
2 dozen 7x9 Chenille Curtains So 50.
dozen 4y4 Chenille Table Covers 4Oc.
And all other things in my line proper
tionally.
am now offering the following articles
AT AND BELOW COST:
dozen Pictures different sizes, from
SEC to $3.50.
A First Glass, pure cotton full size re-
versatile Satin Comfort, for sl.50.
AFull 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.
Mr am still handling the NEW HOME
MACHINES and The Story j. Clark
organs
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-15
Final Discharge.

ALL PERSONS INTERES TED WILL
"A take notice that I will apply to tue
Probate Court for Lexington county, 5: e.,
on ihy, the 22nd day OF Ma +,
1896, at ~ oc'ock a, nj, for final settle
ment and discharge as Executor Of the Es-
tate of VIM. Bliieutire.
D. z. BALLENTINE, Executor.
April Is, 1895. 6"2|.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-15
Democratic Club Meetings
SALUDA CLUB.

SALUDA CLUB.
The members of Saluda Democratic
club will meet at Hilton, May 2, 1896,
at o'clock p. m, for the purpose OF
reorganizing the club, and to elect a
Member of the County Executive
Committee, also to elect delegates to
the County Convention, to meet at
at Lexington G. H., the 1st Monday
in May. G.. A. DERRICK, Pres.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-15

The Assistant County Lecturer,
Enoch Hite, will give public
lecture at Midway school Louise on
Saturday, April 25, at 2 o'clock p. m.,
on Alliance principles. The public
is invi:e1. G. Is. N1IGARD,
April 10, 1896. President.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-15
Notice..

To the Managers and Clerks OF the
Election of Delegates to the Con-
stitutional Convention, August:
1896.
Your pay for services in this election
is now in my. hands, and ready for
disbursement.
SAM'L. B. GEORGE,
Chairman, Com'rs of Election.
Lexington, April Is, 1896.
April 15-2w23
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-15
MARRIED

April S, 1896, by Rev. I. F. Smith,
at the residence of the brides father,
in Aiken county, S. c., Mr.. Wilson
Gunter and Miss Geneva Shull,
daughter of Mr.. D. G. and Lucy A.
Shull.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-15
Cheney's! Cheney's!! Cheney'sH!
WEDNESDAY, APRIL Is, Is

Yes, Cheney.s Expectorant and
Cough Preventive, one of the best
remedies for coughs, colds, bronehi-
'tis, whooping cough, asthma, and
never failing for Group, and all affec-
tions of the throat and lungs known.
For coughs after measles there is
nothing better. Only 25c a bottle,
at the Bazaar.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-15

John J. Afford, who was convicted last
week in the Court of Sessions for Richland
county. of assault and battery with intent
to kill in his abser c ), was grauteda new trial
ycster Jay by the Judge. The ground for so
doing being that Afford had made mis-
take of the time OF trial and was not pres
ent. He was in the court house yesterday.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-15

The County Lecturers Board
Will meet at Lexington G. H., May
10, at 10 o'clock p. m. All Sub Lee
turers are requested to be present.
D. F. EF1RD.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-15
PEAK CLUB.

The Democratic club will meet IN
the Town Hall, at Peak, on the I'd
day OF May next, at 3 o'clock p. m.
A full attendance is desired, as busl,
ness ofimportance will be transacted
The election of officers for the next
two years, and the election of dele,
gates to the County Convention, and
other business of interest 10 all
Democrats.
By order of
J. D. FARR, President.
JAS. B. ADDY, Secretary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-15
Notice..

ALL PERSONS INDEBTED TO THE
n Estate OF W. Sanford Eleazer, will
make payment to the undersigned and those
having claims against the said Estate will
present them, properly attested, on or be-.
fore theI1lth day of Mar, 1896:
H. A SFANN, Administrator.
April s, 1896 AVA.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-15
Seized of Georgetown.

Tie Schooner Saucy Lass Held rs : Cuban
Fllibuster.
Georgetown, April l3.-The Saucy Lass,
a small two-masted schooner in progre: S
forth was seized off the bar this afternoon
by United States marshal as Cuban Fl :
ibusser. The commander denies thatshe
such, but is Offering her property for sale
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-15
RICE B. HARTMAN,
WITH
DR.. O. E. THOMAS,
1911 Main Street.


CoLUAl5IA, s. ..
DEALER IN
Standard Proprietary and Patent Medicines,
Perfumes, Toilet Powders, Soaps, Combs.
Brushes, and in fact everything usually
kept in a first class Drug Store.
Reliable Garden Seeds and Onion Sets.
w-Fine Cigars, Cheroots, Etc.-R
All kinds OF delicious drinks in season.
Rice is the son of the publisher of this
paper and any favors shown him will be duly
appreciated. Give him call when in the
city and he will quote prices as low as can
be obtained elsewhere.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-04-15

The funeral of Ex-Governor Thomas NJ.
Holt was held at Graham, n. c., April 13.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-11

the speakers duty to recognize the mem
Der who first addressed him. Henderson
OF Iowa replied that startling innova-
ton was proposed. He conceded that
great power was given the speaker, but
under any other system every member
would have to be heard on every question
Bell (Pop.) of Colorado seconded Hep.
burn, saying that the seven Populist
members represented 100000 votes, yet
itcy were practically without rights on
the floor, they had no places on important
committees, and no one of them hal been
permitted to open his mouth for five
weeks. He complained that the state OF
Maine monopolized the leadership of the
mouse with four important places while
the state OF Colorado was not recognized,
although il had single counties with more
wealth than Maine
When Bell had concluded Hepburn rose
and said: Il desire to Withdraw my
amendment and there was great ap-
plausc and shouts OF laughter on the Re-
publican side
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-11

Total Down Now to n Little Over s56,O00,.
O0o-Figurcs for Bond bidders.

-,Ns,-ssHiNGTON, Jan. -&A-xAss- treasury
yesterday lost Sl,t26 O0) in gold. of which
Sl,2jJ,0JO was for export This leaves the
true amount of the gold reserve $50, 100, l6i.
The secretary of the treasury has prepared
and given ou1 for publication, a table
showing the amount which should be bid
for the new per cent. bonds maturing
Feb. |, 1925, on Feb /, 1896, in order that
the investor may realize any rate of
interest between 2lG per cent. and per
cent. per annum. Following are the fig
urcs:
At 2E per cent, 13) S7i9; 2sl per cent,
l2i 923i; 3 per cent, 10 ;i229; 3 l-l6 per
cent, ll1.g5i9; 81. per cent, ll6.Gi1l: 33- I6
per cent, 1l5 339l; 81 per cent, III 05O6;
3 35-l6 per cent, liz 1Sll; 32S per cent.
lIl53l0; .-l6 per cent, 10 o2g32; 80 per
100 OSJ6; 9-l6 per cent, lU1S9; 35s per
cent. luG.1l2i; 3 1l-l6 per cent. 105 55l6;
3i4 per cent, 10i IOS!; 3 1916 per cent,
1O3.2Sl6; 35s per cent, 1o2. I.l6 3 1916 per
cent, lOl O.7S; per cent. 100
The treasury department has begun the
task of sending to each postmaster in the
United States "a copy OF Carlislcs circular
OF Jan. 9th, asking for proposals Cor the
purchase of the new bonds. BY direction
OF the postmaster general these notices are
10 BE- posted in Il conspicuous place IN each
nt1ir,,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-11
NEW ENGLAND SOLID FOR REED.
Chandler Says T.,at Section Will Avoit
Some Former Mistakes.

Some Former Mistakes.
CINCINNATI, Jan. l1.-The Commercial
Gazette prints the first of series of arti.
clcs from supporters of the Republican
presidential candidates. 1t is from Sena.
tor Chandler, of New Hampshire, man.
Gger of Reed. He says that New England
is solid for Reed, and that Reed is New
Yorks second choice. He expresses the
belief that had New England been solid
for Blaine in one of the conventions of
1876, 1880 or 1884, he would have been
president. New England now secs her
mistake and does not mean to repeat it.
Reeds supporters believe his positive
strength and courage should not be an OBJ
staclc to his nomination, as these are
qualities needed ut present in this repub
lie, which has so many grave questions on
its hands for solution
AS to political faith, there is very little
difference between the various candidates.
With the great majority of his party Reed,
on the money question, favors Republican
bimetallism, So that gold and silver, lad
mitted to unlimited coinage at an agreed
ratio, shall together constitute the stan.
dard money of the world, and the uni
versal measure of the worlds values -
These views, it is believed, are those OF
the other candidates. He is sound on the
tariff and on the Monroe doctrine and he
has already demonstrated his pre-cmincnt
ability as n statesman.