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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-06
Sma' Pox.

Persons from White Rock, in the
"Dutch Fork of Lexington county,
brought the news to town last Fri
day, that day or so previous case OF
genuine old fashioned small pox was
developed in that community. A
negro who had been working in one
of the oil mills in Columbia was
taken sick aud determined to visit
his mother in the neighbor OF White
Rock, to rest and recuperate. I'm
mediately after his arrival there the
sysptoms of small pox were develop
ed and a physician was called, who,
after making a careful and thorough
diagnose, pronounced the malady
small pox. The usual precautions to
prevent the spread of the disease
were at once taken and the house and
it's inmates were guaranteed. The
members of the family of negroes
who occupied the house were vaccl-
mated.
We learn that party of unknown
persons subsequently visited the
negro and commanded him to leave
the community forthwith and failing
to do this on account of the weakness
of sickness, they set fire to the build
ing. The poor negro, unable to walk
had to crawl from the burning build
ing to save his life and it is said that
he is making his way to Columbia,
with the germs Of the loathsome dis.
ease upon his person and in his
clothing to spread them wherever he
goes. We take the following ac-
count Of the brutal affair from the
Columbia State Of yesterday:
THE ply ysician in charge made his
usual daily visit this morning ard
upon arrival was informed that a
mob of ignorant towards had called
during the night and ordered the
stricken negro to leave at once or
else they would kill him. Harris
reluctantly crawled from his couch
only when they set fire to the house
near his window. The negroes on
the place were frightened and did
not ask any questions Of the parties,
fearing the might be lynched, as
they had been exposed to the dis
ease. Harris was tracked across tie
field 10 the railroad and from orders
given by the mob it is thought lie
made for Columbia. The mob was
certainly ignorant Of what they were
doing, for he will certainly stop in
some community as we'll leave be-
hind him the germs Of the disease
with those exposed. 1t is simply
another exhibition CT mans inhu.
manity to man.
III. G."
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-06
News from B-oek,ari,
To the Editor Of the Dispatc|:

10 'he '''''o' % '''' '''t'''''
Brooklard Is SUI upon 'he "h2''S
of progress and IS moving rapidly on,
elucationally, nor; Ly ard m&'c'!-
ally. Daily acccsslon5 to icr pol
laiion is beng n:a::c from many
sections Of tie country iii" dwellings
are beng bn'i' 'fch me ''Ner I"
Horse Shoe lake. ana Sf'i' TIE supply
OF houses is not 'IHaI to tue demand
Houses are always t'5"scd D'''ie
bong finished,
We now have tnlte church id''i'ts
and our bar''st h''h''h viii !"
short Tine hHiH i'' l""f'h "h''
oar ch"feH'S ''l' ven '''''" every
Sunday with Sco"' l"'e' "!' a'''"-
tive aud'eHceS' ana Tue S"Sp'i a''y
proclaimed by dcVo'cd mih'''etS.
On Good frlday hleht ana Easter
Sunday services "'l DE heA' III WI
LABOR cn"'ch an' 'n' SS'is''''n!S =,
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-06
Stormy Times.

The Board CT Equalization had a
stormy session yesterday and al
times there was decided warlikt
appearance and it really looked as il
the America Spain embodiment woulo
be eclipsed, but the Board brarelJ
withstood and successfully repelleo
the assault of the angry belligerants
and the dark war cloud passed leav
ing the white angel Of peace smiling
happily upon all.
The original assessments made by
the Township Boards, except in 6
few cases, were confirmed. and this
made some Of the unfortunate ones
feel as if an Injustice had been done
them. The Board remained in ses
sion until late in the afternoon.
Much of this discomfort and dis
satisfaction in the equalization OF
property could be obviated if the
Township Boards would meet the
Auditor on his rounds and fix the
valuation there and then.
There was an unusully large crowd
of people in town whose property
had been affected by the increased
valuation and they seemed to have
taken ofense because they thought the
Board, in making the increase, had
reflected upon their sworn statement.
We are satisfied that as soon as they
understand the facts that the most
of those who did the most kicking
will accept the inevitable gracefully,
if not willingly, as soon as they have
given little thought to the subject.
We take it that the Boards did
not raise the assessment from the be-
lief that the persons whose property
was affected by the increase had will
fully undervalued the same, but
they did it for the sole purpose OF
equalizing property, as far as practi-
be, within their jurisdiction. The
name of the Boards itself bears US
out in this contention. Taking for
a basis the average figure represented
by a majority Of the returns from a
given section, the Board proceeds to
raise or reduce the assessments, as
the case may be, upon the lands OF
the same class, thus equalize the val
uation of property. Injustice was
intended to none AMI favor.t SIN ard
partialiiy cannot, and should not, he
considered as the principle which
governed the Boards. They were
simply performing a sworn duty and
striving to make the burden OF taxa
ton fall evenly upon the shoulders Ct
all.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-06
ssSN0tices aciU be inserted
in the Local department at
the at,sIo47,a price of ) cents
per line, to c3,e ana all. 1
An Angel of Mercy.

z Truly, the miraculous cures of frheu-
matism made by Salvation Oil, justly
earned for it the title: an angel OF
mercy; for many bed-confned rheu-
mates have experienced the great, cur
ative properties of this modern ini-
ment. 81 used Salvation Oil for rheu-
matism end found it a sure cure. l
used three bottles and am now perfect
lywell. and I would feel myself a bene-
factor if I could induce every person
afflicted with rheumatism to try Saliva
ton Oil.' James II. Bryant, Debruhls,
NC. Salvation Oil is sold everywhere
for IS cents, but some dealers may say,
1--WE are out of it," hoping to sell
cheap substitute instead. Insist on
getting Salvation Oil, or go to some
other dealer who will sell it to you.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-06
Death Of Mr.. Jacob Boczsr.

MIR. Jacob Boozer, who lives just
beyond Graddrick's ferry, on the
Newberry side died last Saturday and
his remains passed through town
Sunday, en- their way to the
Boozer old buryiug ground, near the
Briley homestead, where they were
placed beside, those Of his departed
relatives to await the dawn of the
resurrection morn. Mr.. Boozer was
we'll and favorably known by our
people among whom be had many
warm personal friends. He was q
brother to DR.. D. Luther Boozer, OF
/, Columbia and Mrs. Joe Lown, the
only two near relatives who survive
him.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-06
Card cf Thank.
To the Editor cf the Dispatch:

To the Editor CT the Dispatch:
Kindly give me space in the col
umns Of your widely circulated pa
per to return my sincere and heart.
felt thanks to those kind friends who
rendered such timely and valuable
assistance to NY wife and myself
during her last illness, and may the
richest blessings of heaven descend
in copious showers on each and every
one of them, and the angel Of mercy
soothe their trouble in the hour of
their atfliction and distress. Again
thanking one and all,
am, gratefully yours,
T. l. Warner.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-06

The Methodist church will be
handsomely and appropriately deco
rated by the Lutheran congregation
next Sunday, in commemoration OF
the glorious resurrection from the
dead of cur blessed Redeemer and
Savior.
The Supreme Court has upon tie
affirmed the decision Of the Circuit
Court in the case of NJ. J. Counts, VS..
". M. Wilson. This decision allows
Mr.. Wilson compensation for the
improve ments made to the property
while it was in his possession.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-06
K5E1sHsRs slIIia3 l3slSl -
II CURES WHERE ALL ELSE FAILS. Ia
~ Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Coca. use Ia
HS In time Sold by druggists. -
LsSIEEyINIS1EslE

Let YOUR contribution be liberal
next Sunday morning, at the Easter
Offering to St. Stephens. Remem-
Der, that in giving you will help the
Lutherans to provide themselves
with a house of worship, in place OF
that recently burned.
In these piping times Of rumors OF
war it should not be forgotten that
farming operations must not cease
and to carry them on successful fam
lily and plantation supplies are neces-
sary. The place to purchase the
best and cheapest is at the we'll
known establishment of Platt, Hook
Il Sbull, Columbia.
All those who nave not already
been viccanated had better have
their arms made sore with the virus
at once. Small pox being near White
Rock, Columbia and Johnstone, there
is no telling how soon it will make
its appearance here. Remember
that "an ounce of precaution is worth
a pound of cure.
Stewart & Prentiss Of Columbia,
have in stock a large and we'll select
ed assortment of seasonable goods,
such has hammocks, base ball goods,
ice cream freezers, lemon squeezers,
ice schredders, universal food chop
pers, which cuts every thing, meats
as we'll as vegetables. Call on them
when you need anything in their
line.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-06

The Joint Council of st. Stephens
Pastorate, will meet at Lexington,
on Monday, April the 25;b. at 2
o'clock, p. m. The purpose Of. this
meeting is to consider the resigna-
ton of Rev. J. G. Graichen, as pastor
of said charge, and as such a full
attendance of the members of this
council is earnestly desired.
By the Vice President.
j. E. Rawl Kyzer, Secretary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-06
Shake Into Your Shoes.

Aliens Foot-Ease, powder for
the feet. It cures painful, swollen,
smarting feet and instantly takes the
sting out of corns and bunions. It's
the greatest comfort discovery OF the
age. Aliens Foot Ease makes tight
fitting or new shoes feel easy. 1t is
a certain cure for sweating, callous
and hot, tired, aching feet. Try it
today. Sold by all druggists and
shoe stores. By mail for Csc. in
stamps. Trial package free. Address,
Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-06
A Wonderful Discovery.

The last quarter of century records
r,anv wonderful discoveries in medicine,
but none that have accomplished more for
humanity than that sterling old household
remedy, Browns Iron Bittcrs. 1t seems to
contain the very elements of good health,
and neither man, woman or child can take
i without deriving the greatest -beneti:.
Browns Iron Bittcro is sold by all dealers.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-06
No Cure-No Paw.

That is the way all druggists sell
Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic for
ChilIs and Malaria. 1t is simply
Iron and Quinine in tasteless form.
Children love it. Adults prefer it to
bitter nauseating tonics. Price, 3Oc
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-06
Who Can Beat This +!

MIR. r. W. Cayce, one Of Lexing-
ton county's brag farmers and
whole souled and kind hearted gen,
tleman, last year made from p acres
of land, 1850 pounds of lint cotton.
The kind planted was the Crawford
Improved variety. Who can beat
this7
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-06
If the Baby is Cutting Teeth.

Be sure and use that old and well
tried remedy, Mrs. Winslow's Sooth-
ing Syrup for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind colo and
is the best remedy for diarrhea.
twenty-five cents bottle.
It is the best of all.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-06
For Sale.

A No. I, all round farm mare mule
for sale cheap. About 8 years old
and guaranteed to be in sound con-
dition in every particular, Apply to
L, 0. George,
Lexington, S. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-06
Diseases Of the Blood and Nerves.

Diseases Of the Blood and Nerves.
No one need suffer with neuralgia. This
disease is quickly and permanently cured
Jv Rrowns' Iron Bitters. Every disease Of
the IN blood, nerves and stomach, chronic
~ otherwise, succumbs to Browns Iron
Bitters. known and used for nearly
rnarter of a century, it stands to-day fore
most among our most valued remedies.
Rrowns' Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-06

20 Cure a Cold in One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
Tablets. All Druggists refund the
money if it fails to Cure. Csc. %
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-06
St. Stephen's Congregation.

The place of divine services for the
Immediate future of st. Stephens
congregation will be in the Method
ist church. Our congregation and
the public may expect services at
that church on the following days
with certainty:
1st Sunday, II a. m. and 8 p. m.
I'd Sunday, L a. m. and s p. m.
4th Sunday, 8 p. M.
COMMUNION SERVICES
For st. Stephens pastorate for the
month of April:
I'd Sunday, II a. m ST. Stephens.
3rd Sunday, II a. m, St. Johns.
4.h Sunday, II a. m., Providence.
The communion Offering of St
Stephens congregation, at the Metho-
dist church, on Easter Sunday morn
ing, the I'd Sunday of April, will be
devoted to the completion of the new
St. Stephens church building The
pastor hopes the Offering will be
liberal. Pastor J. G. Graichen.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-06

very sick and for several days \ seemed as
il he would never be any better. After
while he began to improve and in few
weeks was able to go out, although weak
and miserable. Then, gradually
All Strength in His Limbs
gave out. The physicians told us il was
paralysis, which sometimes follows an al
tack Of diphtheria. We did everything
for him. but he grew worse until he was IN
q pitiful condition. He suffered terribly
at night and complained continually Of
his head, and in what little sleep he was
able to get, moaned increasingly. He lost
all control OF the muscles CT his body and
limbs. lie had no appetite and complained
OF feeling sick at his stomach all the time.
After we had tried many different r"mc-
dies and had about given up all hope,
we commenced giving him Hoods Sarsa-
parilla. In short time he ceased to COM
plain, his appetite improved and at the
end OF three months he was able to attend
school a part Of the time. Now he is we'll
and quite strong and rugged boy. You
are at liberty to use this testimonial,
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-06

The following isa characteristic Hoods :
Sar>aparilla testimonial. Facts like
these have made Hoods Sarsaparilla
Americas Greatest Medicine and en-
dcared it to thousands of homes scat
tered all over this broad land.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-06
Americas Greatest Medicine

az We feel we cannot say too much
in praise of Hoods Sarsaparilla as blood
purifier and building up incidence MRS.
Il. L. ANDERSON, Cumberland, Maine.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-06

And purify the blood there is nothing
equal to Hoods Sar>aparilla. 1t is
the ideal spring medicine, nerve and
stomach tonic. Try il.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-06
LEXINGTON MARKET,

CORRECTED WEEKLY FL TIE MERCHANTS
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-23
BAILEY's BAD BREAK.

Friday Congressman ]. W, Bailey,
Of Texas was found on the incom-
ing Pee Gee train from Shreveport
by quarantine officer, DR.. W c.
Spearman, and upon being asked if
he was from Shreveport, told him
that he was.
DR.. S. then told him that quaran-
tine regulations would not permit
him to go into Arkansas, or Texas
If persons we're from infected dis
tricts, and that Mississippi and
Louisiana were considered such.
Mr. Bailey, in order to proceed
on his journey northward, signed
the following oath, which seems to
us a very bad break 81 do
soemnly swear that neither l nor
my baggage have been in or came
from Mississippi or Louisiana, or
any other place infected with yel-
low fever, and l further swear that
| have signed my true and legal
name in this oath, and hereby
acknowledge the same,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-23

Rey j. A. Beagle is back from
Gentry, Ark, wnither he went to
dedicate Methodist College. He
tells us that Gentry is situated in
Benton county, and that the site is
pretty one, on high commanding
hills, and is on the Pee Gee road.
The college site comprises ten acres
of ground, with an apple orchard on
it. The ground was presented to
the Methodists OF Arkansas by the
above road, and in addition to this
gift the road has laid off a town,
and has donated part of the money
from the sale of these lots to the
college, DR.. Beagle says the vii
lage has a population of 800, and
promises to become an educational
center. The college is built of
brick and cost 81, 900, and it was
built with a view of enlargement If
the demand is made on the educa-
tional facilities offered.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-23

Manager Brown has placed the
first long distance cabinet in the
Benefited Hotel yesterday, and he
tells us he will put one in the Cos
mopolitan and Huckins Hotels next
week The machine is a novelty
and cannot be worked by those
sending a message unless they pay
the company's rates. There is a
small table like leaf under the
speaking tube in which the differ
ent denominations of our silver
coin can pass, and when a message
is to be sent, the sender calls up
the central Office and ask for rates,
say to Houston, and the answer
from the central Office is, that it is
$1.75. The sender takes out this
amount, say in three pieces and
puts each piece in their respective
slots, and each piece strikes bell
of different, sounding, thus showing
the central office that the toll has
been paid, and then the party in
Houston is hunted up and the con-
versation carried on. Should you
wish to talk to parties inside the
city limits, only FIVE cents will be
charged where there are telephone
connections with the parties
wanted
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-23

Now that we have the Spaniards
eyacuating Cuba, our soldiers are
being mustered out of service, let
us see that the quarantine guards
be mustered out also. DR., Blount
must be a very blunt" man, in
deed, If he cannot see that all
danger of the spread Of fever is al
an end.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-23

Journalist Fay L. Crossett, form
erly of the Blossom (Texas) Bee has
bought the Davis Weekly News, at
Davis, Ind, Ter, He is most ex-
emplary young gentleman, and an
up.to-date, first t,class journalist,
and, we predict will win success in
his chosen avocation. The good
people of Dayis, "a live and growing
town are fortunate in getting Mr.,
Z. to locate there, as he will ever
give them neat and newsy paper,
and do everything possible to build
up the place.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-23

Messrs, Sharpe g. Brewer, the
up-to-date hatters and clothiers;
have in a neat advertisement
today These gentlemen have a
complete stock Of underwear,
clothing, hat, caps and umbrellas,
and any thing you usually hnd ia a
first class clothing establishment
This house is the only one in the
city that sticks to free shines for
their customers The firm is a
good one and you will make no mis-
take in dealing with it,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-23

Camers milk is said to be not only
paatable, but also extremely
strengthening and nourishing,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-23

,N-AA-ANA NA-k-N-NA - =
y A Leader.
\ Ladies Solid Gold Watch }
es with Elgin movements,
\ $17.00.
LOUIS HEILBR0N, JeweIer,
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-15
PROBATE COURT.
Before Judge Peabody.
WILLS ALLOWED.

Matthew H. Kelly, Portland. Thomas
f. Sheehan and Catherine Kelly, Execu-
tors.
Emery G. Chase, Portland. Eliza A.
Chase, ExecutriX.
Hannah Jones, South Portland. JOS
eph Pickett, Executor.
Lewis M. Ingersou, Falmouth. Emma
L. Ingersoll, Executrix.
GUARDIANS APPOINTED.
Irving A. Goldsmith, Bridgton. Mel
len Plummer, Guardian.
Addie S. Willard, South Portland.
Daniel d. Willard, Guardian.
franklin II. Burbank, South Portland.
Carrie p. Burbank, Guardian.
INVENTORIES RETURNED.
Matthew Fl. Kelley, Portland.
Maria Kimball, Boston.
Nancy Edwards, Windham.
George S. Hodgson, Doering.
Arthur r. Pillsbury q ais, South Port
land.
Martha j. Morrill,, Baldwin.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED.
Maria L. Haskell, Portland.
James NJ. Chase, Portland.
Mile P. Moors, Portland.
John w. Lane, Portland.
Levi Green, Portland.
Lottie E. johnson, South Portland.
Maria A. Thrasher, South Portland.
LICENSES r.. E. ISSUED.
Henry A. Fogg, New Gloucester.
Norman Hoyt, South Portland.
Arthur z. Pillsbury g. ais, South
Portland.
Stephen W. Freeman, Windham.
John l.. Motley, Deering.
ALLOWANCE GRANTED.
John L. Motley, Deering.
Edwin A. Holbrook, Otisfield.
ORDER DISTRIBUTION GRANTED
Maria L. Haskell, Portland.
TRUSTEE APPOINTED.
Willis F. Adams, Raymond. Orrin B.
Lane, Trustee.
REPORT OF INSOLVENCY.
John @. Twitchell, Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-15

Deering gradually improved in their con-
oltlons, Forest avenue widened and ma
ondamed on one side from Woodfords to
Portland Ito be completed the coming
Year,, new High school building, an
increase in population of thirty three per
cent and in valuation of sixty per cent
ana ali this with tax rate from two to
four dollars on thousand less than that
OF portland. Not only has Deering provid-
ed al these improvements, except sewers,
the High school and the widening and
macadamlzlng of Forest avenue, without
increasing her debt put she has actually
reduced her debt during that time, except
for those greater improvements, several
thousand dollars. These are facts. Now
when you leave these for the two proba-
bilities of what permanent improvements
will be made in Deering If annexation
takes place and what Deering will do for
herself If she continues her separate exis-
tence, IN the.one case we have the above
facts for guide, and in the other we are
confronted with uncertainty, for the SON
trolxof these things will have passed out
OF our hands. No doubt. Mr.. Progress,
that our needs and defects may be evident
and speak for themselves, but the ques-
tion with US is Will they receive attention
and be rem edied.
We are very sorry that the exigencies
of..the case did not seem to require that
we should express our ideas on the same
plane with our friend, Mr.. Small's. pow
ers of comprehension, but we did not pre-
sumo that the majority of the citizens of
Deering require search light to see o
point, sunless it be in their own favor. and
we really had not time or space to present
the question in elementary form. How
ever, be it to Mr.. Small credit that it
did not require but very small fractional
part of an hour for us TO find all the
points he offered in favor of annexation
in his mastery reply to our previous
communication. He very quickly dis
poses of tho whole question OF finances by
simple li5tle problem in subtraction,
and beyond argument. There could be
no questioning the conclusion. His
sou1rining over our increase in valuation
for this and the coming year disclosed
tendency on his part to present our
affairs in the most unfavorable light, but
that requires no further comment.
Mr.. Progress took a little advantage of
us when he quoted us as proposing to
raise our tax rate to SO to prevent fur
Their increase of Dee rings debt. We
simply suggested that proposition to
show, not how Deering oonld prevent an
increase in debt, but how on paper, at
least, it could be paid off as soon as Pro-
gress confidently asserts that Portland
will be, paid. But more anon.