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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-03-18
Five Hundred Millions.

As an exhibition of faith in our
Government, and Of patriotism in
our people, the recent demand for
more than S5OO,000,O0O Of bonds,
netting only 3 per cent. interest for
thirty years, was most inspiring.
But, in view of the following facts,
the eagerness was amazing.
In 1876 the Equitable Life Assur
ance Society sold its bonds Endow-
ment policiesl maturing in twenty
years, requiring payment therefor IL
small annual instalments through
out the whole period, with a prov
sion that, should a purchaser die at
any time after purchase, his bond
should become Immediately payable
without further payment Of install
ments.
In every year since then some Of
those bonds have been paid IN
full, and yet most Of those now
maturing are realizing much more
in interest than can ever be realized
upon the bonds sought with 50 much
aYidity few days ago. The Equi-
table is still selling similar bonds.
Apply to r: A. BARR.
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Published BY Request.

The article on primary Reading,
published on the first page Of this
issue, was read by Miss Gertrude
Geiger before the recent meeting Of
the Teachers Association at Swansea
and is published by the request of
that body. We have taken the liberty
of changing some of the sentences but,
however, without destroying the
sense, where the names of publish
ing house are used. To mention the
names of business firms in communi-
cations is one of best and most efec-
tive means of advertising and
firms are known to have paid
large sums Of money to have their
names mentioned only once in some
articles.
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Highest of all in Leavening Power-Latest T. s. Govt Relort
}>!a!!!!!! 9! Rskt!g Rskasgi
ABSOLUTELY PURE
Death of Miss Ella Bradford.

Our little town was thrown into a
state Of intense sorrow and gloom
yesterday morning at the announce
ment of the death of Miss Ella
Bradford, which occurred at the resi-
dence of her brother, Mr.. G. S.
Bradford, of acute indigestion.
Miss Bradford had been an invalid
for years, but bore her affiiction with
patience and fortitude. The evening
before her death she was apparently
in usual health enjoying the pleas
ures Of home in her accustomed
cheerful manner. There was no
sign to warn the family that the black
wings of the angel of death were
hanging like pail Of darkness over
their home, and ere the bright rays
of the morrow's sun would warm the
bosom Of mother earth, that happy
family circle would be severed by
the departure of the immortal spirit
of beloved member into the realms
OF the City of God to dwell forever
more in the eternal mansion prepared
for these whose robes have been
washed in the blood of the Lamb.
Being the possessor Of a happy, ge-
NAL and lovable disposition, her
presence was like benediction, she'd
ing the fragance of a holy life and
the brightness of the Christian
graces around those with whom
she came in contact. She was
beloved by her relatives and immedi-
ate friends and esteemed and re-
spected by the community at large.
Truly it can be said of her None
knew her but to love her"
Her remains were carried to
Athens, Ga., for interment in the fam
i'y buryins grounds. We, with the
entire community, mourn with the
stricken relatives and extend to them
our sincere sympathies.
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Baptist Union Meeting

Of the Upper Division of the Lex
ington Baptist Association will meet
at Lewiedale, on Saturday before the
fifth Lords day in March.
Introductory sermon, by Rev. Sd.
Riddle.
Missionary sermon, by Rev. Z. Hall.
First query, Does the teaching OF
the Scripture require US to retain IN
our fellowship those who evidently
do not contribute according as the
Lord has prepared them. Opened
by H. Hymen.
Second query, Shall q member be
held in good standing who fails to
take reasonable part in the ordinary
exercises of the church. Opened by
Rev. J. Edwards.
J. T. SAWYER, Clerk of Union.
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The Names are Legion.
March II, 1896,

The Captain dropped in to see US
oHe day last week, and in the course
of pleasant conversation, be men
toned the names of four candidates
for Senator; about three dozen for
members of the House Of Represen-
tatives and numerous states for the
other county offices. If the list of
alleged candidates increases with
that head swimming rapidity from
now on as it has in the past every
other man in the county will become
a candidate for some Office before the
primary election rolls around.
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a Smelling Bee.

There will be a spelling be at the
Palmetto Institute on the evening Of
March 31st inst.
A large number from school and
town has entered the lists.
An admission fee Of 10 cents will
( be charged to those who do not spell.
After the spelling, ice cream and
other refreshments will served and
cake walk and perhaps other amuse-
ments indulged in. The proceeds of
the entertainment will be used fer
paying the remaining debt on the
organ. 1t is expected that the school
patrons and the public generally will
attend.
The speakers will take notice that
the words will be selected from Web
Z ster's Primary Dictionary and IN
clude the two yearly reviews II
Swinton's Word Book.
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Here We Are !

Three excellent remedies, thai
never fail to do what is claimed fol
them. Give them a trial and yor
will be convinced.
PLANTERS SYRUP VERMI
fuge, the Worm Destroyer. It il
pleasant and the children like to take
it. Price 25 cents.
PLANTERS TONIC TEETHING
Syrup brings health to the baby; rest
to mothers. Price 25 cents.
PLANTERS PINK PILLS slim
ulate the liver, sweetens the breath
brightens dull eyes. Cures constipa
tion. twenty-five doses for 25 cents
All for sale at the Bazaar.
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Why Not Do So?

We understand that some of the
people residing in that portion of the
town of Batesburg which lies in the
new county of Saluda, are favorable
to the proposition of making it a
part and parcel of the county Of
Lexington. Under the new Consti-
tuition this can be easily done if the
people in that township so desire.
The matter depends solely upon their
decision. We trust that petition
will Represented to the Governor ask
ing for an election on this subject and
that the result will be favorable to
the annexation. It will be more con-
venient for the people of the town
to be in the same county and Lexipg
ton county will be the gamer by the
addition of a desirable class of citi-
zens, who will have less taxes to pay.
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To Correspondents.

We have received several anony-
NOUS communications which cannot
be published in these columns. Our
correspondents should remember
that in order to have their communi-
cations published in the Dispatch
they must be accompanied by the
true name of the writer as a guaran-
tee of good faith. We solicit com
munications from every section OF
the county, but as our space is lin
tied, we must remind those writing
the necessity of being brief. Re
member that it has been said that
''brevity is the soul of w.t. so be
witty by being brief.
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Receivers Sale of Batesburg
Cotton Mills.
The State of South Carolina,

COUNTY Of LEXINGTON.
In the Court Of Common Pleas.
J. NJ. Bates and others, Plaintiffs,
against
Batesburg Cotton Mills, ct al Defendants
DY VIRTUE OF AUTHORITY GIVEN
- me in decree passed in the above stated
cause by Judge Ernest Gary, on January
l3rd, 1896, will sell at Batesburg, S. c.,
in said county, on March 21st, 1885, at
!2 o'clock no n, before the Passenger depot
in said town, in one parcel, both
raal and personal, of every kind and de-
s:ription all the property of the B:t=sburg
Cotton Mills, consisting of sixty.eight
acres of land, more or less, bounded by
hands of Mary and Hattie Mitchell, l..
Hartley estate, David Rawi, 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 ali
be machinery of every nature and kind
whatsoever, consisting of one hundred
ooms, 4, 100 splndles, with betting, shaft
'ng, pulleys and complete electric light
plant, etc, belonging to said Batesburt
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 said time.
Terms of sud sale $40, coo Cash.
In case the purchaser or purchasers fai!
to comply with the terms O! Sail sale, the
property will be imme lately resold at his
or their risk
W. A. WATTS, Receiver.
January %, lS96-7w19
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Be Sure and Attend.

It is to be hoped that the the teach
ers and others interested in educa-
ton, will attend the Association at
Red Star, April II. The program
is interesting, the people of that
community hospitable, and it is
thought that there will be a
grand educational rally there.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-03-18

Information has been received at
this Office of the fatal burning of the
eighteen-months-old child of Mr..
Bright Swygert at his home in Saluda
township yesterday. No particulars
could be learned except that death
relieved the suferings Of the child in
about an hour.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-03-18
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF LEXINGTON,
In the Common Pleas.
A. G. Dickers, Assignee.
S. H. Harnan.

S. J. Clark, as Administrator of the Estate
of VIM Martin, deceased, ct. al.
Foreclosure of Mortgage.
TN OBEDIENCE TO THE DECREE
L 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:
Ali that piece, parcel or tract of land sit
uate, lying aud 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-
loining 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.
H. A. SPANN, C. C. C. P.
Clerks Office.
March TO- 1886 3Wl9
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On the Road to Health.

We are glad to learn that Repre-
sentative Rast is very much I'M
proved, is walking out and is on the
road to rapid and complete recovery,
He is extremely grateful for sympa-
thies publicly and privately ez-
pressed.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-03-18
Cheney's! Cheney's!! Cheney's!!!

Yes, Cheney.s Expectorant and
Cough Preventive, one of the best
remedies for coughs, colds, bronchi-
lis, 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, 1896-03-18

Genuine Northern onion sets, will
plant more and make better onions
than mountain or home raised sets.
Try item and you will be convinced.
For sale at the Bazaar.
; Remember that medicines of all
kinds, perfumery, sweet soaps, combs,
brushes, etc, can be found at the
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Twenty Years Proof.

TUFTS LiverPills keep the bow
elsinnaturalmotionandc cleanse
the system of all impurities An
absolute cure for sickheadache,
dyspepsia, sour stomach, con-
stipation and kindred diseases.
''Can't do without them''
R. P. Smith, Chilesburg, Va.
writes I don't know how | could
do without them. / have had
Liver disease for over twenty
years. Am now entirely cured.
TUFTS Liver Pills
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-03-18

Mr.. Afford, who at one time worked
in the factory at this place, shot and
painfully wounded a man named
| Ballew in Columbia last week. lie
surrendered but has been admitted
to bail.
The comet did not arrive, as sched-
uled by the scientist, in fact it did
not arrive at all, much to the relief OF
not a few grown persons and many
children.
Our people were surprised last
Thursday morning on arising from
there beds to find that during the
night considerable snow had fallen.
It soon melted, however.
Mr.. J. A. Muller is in the race for
Solicitor of this Circuit and he stands
to win. No more abler lawyer could
possibly be selected, and who, if
elected would discharge the duties
of the office with more ability and
fidelity than he.
It is lot probable that the Repub-
licans will put out a ticket in this
county as it would be folly to do so
unless it be to gather some Of the
crumbs which falls from the table of
the National Republican party.
The beiled buzzard, otherwise
known as the "Charleston Eagle, has
again been seen. Mr.. Coot" Shealy,
who lives near Pine Ridge academy,
about twelve miles from the place
where first seen, says that he saw it
on his place.
Mr.. Charlie Harman, has about
finished the handsome residence of
Sheriff Drafts. When it is completed
the Sheriff, whose latch string always
hangs on the outside, will have more
room to entertain his host of friends.
Mrs. Charles B. HarmaD, with her
little daughter, Lucia Meetze, re-
turned to her home at Augusta, Ga.
Sunday, after two weeks stay with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John H.
Meetze.
County Supervisor Smith passed
through town yesterday on his way
to Merits bridge, on the Lexington
and Aiken county line, to meet the
Supervisor of the latter county, and
let out the bridge for repairs. After
that Supervisor Smith will visit
Kenerley's bridge and other bridges
in that section.
There will be preaching in the
Methodist church next Sunday morn
ing at II o'clock. At the Baptist in
the afternoon at 81 o'clock and in the
evening at the usual hour. At the
Lutheran church in the evening at
the usual hour.
We are requested by Rev. q. L.
Lybrand, Pastor Lo Ci, to announce
that all persons going to the Joint
Conference will be met at Summit
and conveyed to the church if they
will notify Mr.. Enoch Hite at Brook,
S. c. in time.
AS we go to press We learn that
Mr.. Tom Sem, in the Toms creek
neighborhood, lost his barn and con-
tents, about o'clock this morning,
by what is supposed to have been
an incendiary fire.
Mrs. Louisa Harman, mother of
Messrs. M. D. and G. NJ. Harman is
visiting her sons. Size is we'll known
in this county and her numerous
friends will be glad to know that she
is bearing her weight Of years re-
markably we'll at 80.
We notice from this mornings
Columbia Register that child CT
Mr.. Hendrix of this county made q
narrow escape from instant death in
that city yesterday in a run-a way
| Fortunately the little one was rescued
by a negro jumping in the wagon
while it was in motion, and taking il
from it. The mule become friegh.
tened by bicycle rider.
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MARRIED

March S, 1896, at the residence of
the brides father, Mr.. George Sbiry,
by Rev. W. H. Roof, Mr.. Frank
Shealy and Miss Mamie Shiry.
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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 collie and
is the best remedy for diarrhea.
twenty-five cents a bottle.
It is the best of all.
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PENCIL And SCISSORS.
Wayside Notes Gathered Here and
There by Dispatch Man.

| SOSSttSSS 10 w w WILL
Miss Annie DAILY is visiting rela-
tives and friends in Columbia.
A nice line of IJewelry just received
at J. E. Kaufmann's Drug Store.
Royal Tiger Guano, $3.50 per
ton. P. j. Rucker, Columbia, S. G.
Log wood, madder and all fancy
colored egg dyes, at the Bazaar.
Episcopal services were held in the
chapel last Sunday morning and
afternoon.
Marriage is a lottery in which we
all draw something-usually baby
carriage.
There will be an important meeting
of Lexington Lodge, No. l52 A. F.
NJ, next Saturday.
Try a can of Hopkins steamed
Hominy (Hulled Corn). It is deli
cious.
Millikin, the Photographer, after
doing some excellent work in town,
returned to Columbia Monday.
Miss Mary Hitler has resigned as
organist of st. Stephens. Her sue
cessor has not yet been elected.
The names of no less than six per-
sons are mentioned as candidates
for State Senator from this county.
A Mr.. Quinby, said to have been
the Oldest Mason in the State, died
at his home in Graniteville last week.
Easter Egg Dyes colors for Sc,
also Log wood and Madder, at J. E.
Kaufmann's Drug Store.
Don't forget to get you a nice shad
or bunch of string fish, Friday
evening or Saturday.
When you come to town don't for
get to call and settle your subscrip-
ton due the Dispatch.
Big lot Children and Boys suits
just opened up at all prices-very
cheap, at ". P. Roofs.
The wife of Mr.. James Slice, who
resides near Spring Hill, died Friday,
from pneumonia. She was buried at
Spring Hill church.
Mr.. Dan Haltiwanger was in town
yesterday. He brought his wife to
take the train for visit to her peo-
pie in Aiken county,
Two negroes have been arrested
by Detective Holland and lodged in
Jail charged with burning the gin
house of Mr.. James G. Hope, near
Hopes Station in this county.
If you want shoes, dry goods.
clothing and groceries cheap, call at
J. W. Longs. His prices will
astonish you. Don't buy before you
see him and he will please you.
Fresh and reliable Garden Seeds
of all varieties. For sale at the Ba-
Zaar.
The assets of the Exchange Bank
and those of the Batesburg Cotton
Mill will be offered for sale at auction
to the highest bidder next Saturday,
in the town of Batesburg.
Rev. L. L. Abbott, originator Of
the Gospel Temperance Union, is
in town, and addressed a mass meet
ing in the interest Of temperance
this morning.
Mayer Sloan was renominated at
the Democratic primary last week
for Mayor Of Columbia, defeating his
opponent, J. K. Aston, by large
majority.
Our friend, Mr.. D. T. Hare, of the
Delmar settlement, was in town
Saturday, on business connected with
the Estate of Michael Shealy, de-
ceased, and paid US a pleasant call.
Now is the time to begin to think
about planting your gardens, and
the Bazaar is the place to get your
seed. They are fresh and reliable.
After conducting a very successful
and satisfactory term, Miss. May
Haltiwanger closed her school at
Rallentine Friday, and returned home
Saturday.
Miss. Lima Belle Spann, after an
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-03-18
WANTED,
AN OFFICE BOY.

Age 12-14 years,
Good moral char
acter, not preco-
Requirements: cious, but reason
ably intelligent,
naturally inclined
to mathematics.
M. D. HENDRIX, N. D.
March II, 1896.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-03-18
Leesville Notes.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Prof. Marchant entertained the
students Of the college en- last Thurs
dow nioht with an Interesting lecture
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Warming.

Notice is hereby given that Jesse
Hills having contracted to work for
me during the year 1896, and left
without cause, the law will be en-
forced against ally one giving him
employment during said year.
JAS L. SHEALY.
March 4, 1S96-3w1S
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The Lexington Dispatch
WEDNESDAY, MARCH IS, 1896.
Index TO New Advertisements.

Index to New Advertisements.
Browns Iron Bitters.
Notice. Republicans-A. ". John
sou.
For Sales. r. Smith.
Sheriff's Sale.
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T. lf5ENzA&zszS11zs 6 & I
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FTT#zIl1p>;z''' +
MAKES A FINE HOME 1T is TRUE,
but unless you buy very judiciously you
are 'Humbugged" by outward appearances.
"AIl is not gold that glit,ers." Just so
with Furniture. Beneath the varnish de-
ception lnrks and fiimsy stuff is often
pushed off on you for better grades. By
careful buying and from only reliable
houses I am able to offer full line of first
class furniture at the very closest figures,
such as:
10 piece Solid Oak Suite, formerly s25,
now $50.
A 10 piece Solid Poplar Suite, formerly
$40 now SIS.
MY LATEST ADDITIONS:
25 rolls of Beautiful figured Chinese
Jointless Mating, at only 122c per yard.
Assorted piece Tin Sets, only 81 35.
dozen pairs Beautiful figured White
Lace Curtains, only SIPS.
10 dozen Bamboo legs fguredtop Center
Tables, only so cents.
10 dozen BAmboo Esels, only 35 cents.
dozen 7x9 Chenille Curtains S35
dozen Aka Chenille Table Covers 40c.
And all other things in my line proper
tiorally.
am now offering the following articles
AT AND BELOW COST:
6 dozen Pictures different sizes, from
SOC to s15O.
A First Glass, pure cotton full size re-
versable Satin Comfort, for sl.50.
AFu!l Size Top Comfort 81 25.
A Nice Comfort, for only 75c.
l am now carrying the largest and most
complete assortment of my kind in the city
and by close prices and fair dealings l 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
@- am still handling the NEW HOME
MACHINES and The Story & Clark
organs.
T. =. SzOLL
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Pay Your Doctors Bill.

r HAVE RENDERED FAITHFUL SER
l i vices to the sick, have waited patiently
for my fees and now desire all to come
forward and pay up, as am needing money
to meet urgent expenses. Do so within
the next thirty DAYS. please.
C. E. LEAPHART, NJ. D.
October Is, 1895.
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Fresh Fish.

Twill have an assorted box OF fish,
shad and string, which will arrive
Friday. Send in your order early so
as to get first choice.
S. H. Harman.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-20
Wild night.
BargeSCaStAdr
by Storm.
Star Of the East Ashore
on Point Judith.
Tug Cora L. Staples Takes
One to Dutch Island.
Three Barges Were Adrift in Long
Island Sound.
Three Barges Were Adrift in Long
Island Sound.
Terrible Experience In the Southeas,
Gale Last Night.

The barge Star of the East is ashore on
Knowles Beach about three-quarters OF a
mile west of the lighthouse station at
Point Judith. The barge, with number
of others, was in tow Of the tug Cora l.
Staples, and was struck by the squall last
night between Watch Hill and Race Rock
and the other bargeS, with one exception,
drifted into the Sound. One of them
was afterwards picked up by the tug and
towed into Dutch Island. he barges
were bound for New York from Fall River.
The weather last night was very wild.
the wind blowing very hard and this
morning a sharp lookout Tor targes and
vessels was kept and the barge Star of
the East, Captain McGill, 1t was found,
had fioated within the Point Judith
Breakwater and later on had gone ashore
on the beach named.
The other berges that are supposed TO
have gone adrift are the Albatross, Ard
more and Election.