The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1897-12-22

lives and little less epitatfy when
he dies would be better appreciated
and would lift a heavy burden from
many a sorroHing heart.
We are indebted to Mrs. G. W..
kyzer for couple Of heads OF as
fine cabbage that we bave seen, and
some bananas. These are Florida
growth and are unusually fine.
The election of Col. D. J. Griffith
to the Colonelcy Of Lexington rcgl-
ment L. G. V, has been confirmed
and be has been instructed to assume
command of the regiment.
The end of the year is rcar at
hand. when all accounts should be
closed. We would like to close up
ours. so hand US the dollar you owe
us and 60 on your way rejoicing.
It should be borne in mind that
the tax books will positively close on
the last day of this year. after which
penalty of l3 per. cent Will be
added to the taxes remaining unpaid.
We arc indebted to Hon. }. VIM.
Stokes and DR.. D. NJ. Crosson for
copies of the Atlanta Constitution con-
tanning the proceedings Of the Cotton
Growers Convention recently held III
that city.
While others are enjoying their
lrkey and cranberry sauce, we are
dining off the contemplation OF our
delirquent's bills and sadly 'what
might have been ourdlnner had
they paid up.
We are glad to learn that the Rev.
S. G.. B,llentiue has decided to decline
the Gail recently extended him by the
Ebernezer charge in Georgia. His
present charge, in order to keep him
with them increased his salary.
1t is Christmas all the time at the
store of Plat, Hook Il Shull, Colum-
bia, because they sell such fine plan
tation and family supplies so cheapy
that the people 60 there to do the I
trading. II you are wise you will 50
and do likewise.
I write this to let you know what
I would not do: | would not do
without Chamberlain Pain Balm in
my house, if it cost S. 90 per bottle.
It does all YOU recommend it to do
and more-J. Il Wallace, Wallace
vile, Ga. Chamberlain $ Pain Balm
is the best household linimcnt in the
world, and invaluable for rheuma-
tism, lame back, sprains and bruises.
Be ready for emergencies by buying
a bottle at J. f. kaufmann s drug
store.
DR.. J. NJ. Quattlebaum has moved
his dental office to rooms over Lachl
cotte's jewelry store, 1872 Main
street, Columbia, S. G. He has
elegantly filled up his dental parlors
in furniture, upholstery and instru-
ments and will be pleased to welcome
all who need his services.
Mr.. John Corley, who resides about
four miles below this place on the
Leaphart road, had the misfortune
to lose his cotton house, together
with FIVE bales Of cotton and quan-
tity of seed cotton by an accidental
fire last Thursday night. Mr.. Corleys
loss is estimated at $500, which Is
total as there was no insurance.
The largest and choicest line OF
Christmas groceries can be found at
S. n. Hendrix, Columbia, making the
handling Of fine family groceries a
speciality, he has selected his present
stock with care to meet the demands
Of the Christmas trade and can suit
you as to quality and price.
Mr.. Henry Dooley killed hog last
Wednesday, which netted GOG pounds
and was eight feet and eight inches
long. 1t was of the Berkshire breed
and raised in the sand hills. 1t was
not quite two years old. This shows
what can be done in the way Of sup
plying your smoke house with home
raised meat at nominal cost. II
farmers would only pay more atten'
ton to their hog and hominy crops
and less to cotton, the price of the
staple would so up.
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