The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-01-29


and jolial as the days arc l:ne, en-
joys large and increasing trade and
keeps we'll selected stock Of gene
raj merchandise suited to the wants
of the people. He is cotton buyer
and deals largely il country produce.
In religious belief be is Methodist
of which church he is prominent, &C
tive and a useful member.
Williamson & Gunter have pur-
chased the mercantile business of Mr..
J. P. Bodie, and have replenished
their stock with an entire new line
of general merchandise. They are
good clever business men, and by
honest and square dealing have not
only retained the old customers Of
Mr.. Bcdie, but have extended their
trade in the surrounding country.
They are large cotton buyers and
handle large quantity Of the feecy
staple.
Mr.. J. p. Price has a small but
we'll selected stock of general mer-
chandise. he is very popular with
the people of the vicinity, and
is making big racket with his lJw
prices for useful and ornamental
goods.
Il there is one firm in the town
more enterprising than another that
firm is II. T. Hendrix & Bro. The
young men who compose this firm
are hustlers, having inherited a bus
ness disposition from their father,
Mr.. S F. Hendrix, who, in his day,
was considered one of the most
honest and progressive business men,
and received their business instruct
ion under his careful training. They
have an immense stock of general
merchandise and are doing a tremen,
dous business. Their already large
and commodious store of 100 feet in
length is being enlarge to meet the
requirements of their increasing
business, and when completed will
be heavily stock with beautiful
line of dry goods, millinery and
fancy goods. They are heavy cotton,
cross tie and wood buyers.
DR.. Crosson is the pill maker of
the town, and keeps a full line of
fresh and pure drugs and medicines.
DR.. Ccosson is brilliant business
man, is exceedingly popular all over
the county, having been at one time
Chairman of the Democratic party
of Lexington county, and discharged
the duties of which with marked
ability and fidelity and sacrifc his
time and money in the cause Of De
mocracy. He is building drug
store, which, when completed, will
be one Of the neatest ard most con-
veniently arranged in the county.
The Doctor is also large and sue
cessful farmer, and runs twelve or
fourteen plow farm.
The old depot at Leesv:lle has
been torn down and a new, modern
and convenient one erected in its stead.
Mr.. Ed. Meyer is the polite
AMI eccommoda ing railroad and
ticket agent, and is very at
tentive in looking after the comfort
of the patrons of the road.
Mr.. 3. n. Bodie faithfully looks af-
ter the interest Of the Southern Ex-
press Company, attends to his busi-
ness with promptness and dispatch.
Mr.. J. ?. Bodie is the efficient post
master and discharges his duties
with satisfaction both to the public
and Uncle Sam.
Mrs. L. E. Derrick keeps a good
hotel, and her table never fails to
supply the wants of the hungry nor
her beds to rest the tired bones of
tle weary.
Mrs. S. T. Hendrix presides over
the we'll known Hendrix House, and
she is ably sustaining the well earned
reputation of this widely known oasis
in the desert of business life. Her
table is constantly supplied with the
best the markets afford, served in
the best manner known to the Gull
nary art; the rooms large, airy and
comfortable and the beds are the
essence of cleanliness ard softness
af'ording the weary traveller a night
of restful repose.
Mr.. Maxwell, a Northern man. is
a recent arrival, having been called
hither by the illness and subsequent
death of his brother. He is a good
business man and is doing a nice
business in the racket and confecticn
cry lines.
The Masonic Lodge is in a thriving