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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-02-23
The Girls Can Stop It.

AS a rule girls are not kissed
against their Wills. The average man
may be no better than he may be,
bat generally III the matter of labial
privileges he has at least some reason
for thinking that One offers bin the
rosy fruit. Sometimes it is simply
lis self cvncrit ard eSotism that
suggests it. IN snch cases lie
deserves all the punishment he may
receive. But if the woman gives to
him and he feasts, lie may be very
weak and "urworthy" yo!n, man,
but he would be more or less than
human 10 refuse From Adam ;
time to The present llc has nearly
always succumtr,l. Tie remedy Il
Atlanta Al Il elsewhere IS in the hands
of tho Sills. They ought to realize,
| they don t, that familiarity breeds
contempt, and that while the friend
liucss ard good cnmralc>hip that
claractcrizu the lc!atious Of the
yvun. men ard young women IF the
tlay arc all liYl.t, IL woman Is a woman
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-02-23
a T:me Saver.

\ Walker county preacher, who
farms for living, has been growing
in popularity rs a performer Of mar
riare ceremonies for some time, and
recently he found tha. the demands
thus made upon his time seriously in
terrupted his farm work. and. rs tie
marrying business brought no pay.
set abont to devise some means to es-
cape about the Interruptions it
imposed. He wrote his ceremony on
Il sheet of fOolscap paper aud nailed
it on bis gate post with the following
lstructiurs underneath:
1T anybody wants to get married
they Gun Just d'ive up here and read
the ceremony, lay the license on The
cote post and drive off.
"P. S IT You have go; any wooltn
socks or home-knit suspenlers you
want to leave, just pitch EN- over in
the yard, and tie first time I see
you Ill say thanks "
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-02-23
Lsssvii.e Notes.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

10 the tultOf OF tnc DlSlhtcu:
We are having some very foggy,
smoky weather.
The farmers are pushing right
ahead with their plowing.
We are glad indeed to note the
improvement Of Miss Sadie Herbert,
the loving and efficient primary
teacher in Leesville College.
Mrs. f. Z. Fort died at the home
of Mr.. J. Wm. Mitchell, cn Thurs
day night, the 18th inst. Mrs. Fort
is the last Of the pcted Lee family, in
whose honor our town was named
Clerk II. A. Spann is spending a
few days at home with his family.
We can scent the fragrance Of
orange blossoms not afar otf--so near
we are pretty sure to chronicle you
the glad news Of two souls made as
one in our next.
Mr.. Jesse Drafts is in town today
selling cotton and looking after other
matters Of interest.
Mr.. W. 4. Drafts hrs returned
home from Columbia. Willie expects
to 80 buggy riding soon.
Mr.. S. l.. Oxner's new residence
on R4ilrcad avenue is nearing com
pletion. Sol.
Feb. 10. 1898.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-02-23
Wart 70 &c c.1Es2ca5.

Tie building committee Of Hebron
Methodist church. at their S:h meet
ing last "Wednesday, decided TO com,
nence the erection of The new church
at that place at once. Tie new
building is TO be Of brick Of modern
design, 6Ox3G feet aud handsomely
and comfortably finished.
Already the committee has on sub
scription about SSl1 in money, 4, 900
brick and 1900 feet Of lumber.
The congregation Of this church is
composed of some of our best citi-
zeus, who are earnest and Jealous i'll
building up the Masters work in
that part Of the moral vineyard.
They are faithful in til" discharge OF
their every duty and we expect to
hear good report from them.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-02-23
A Faithful Servant.

Judge George Sawyer is heels
over head in dealing with persons
charged with violating the law. The
Judge is devoting much thought and
attention to his duties and as con-
sequence he is saving money to the
taxpayers and his decisions are sus-
tanned by The higher court, which is
q high compliment to him.
Yesterday he held a preliminary
hearing in the case of the State vs.
Hamp johnson, Lee and George
Jefcoat and ". D. Laird, indicted
for riot and assault and battery at the
house of M. G. Rish. j. A Muller,
Esq, represented the State and
Messrs. Graham & Nelson, appeared
for the defense. The Judge sent The
case up to the higher court.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-02-23
Court,

The February term Of court for
this county opened today with Judge
Townsend presiding.
The attendance upon the court
was unusually large, people from
every section of the county being
present. This count promises to be
one of the most important courts
held in this county for number of
years. There are FIVE or six murder
cases on the docket of which three
or four will probably be tried at this
session. Besides these cases there
ere large number of minor cases
which will be heard, in which event
it is possible that almost the entire
term of two weeks will be consumed
in hearing cases on the criminal side
of the court. unless the Solicitor
decides to try only such cases where
the prisoners are confined in iai! and
postpone those where the persons
charged with crime are out on bail,
which seems to be the prevailing
practice all over the State. Be this
as it may the Judge and Solicitor
will push the business Of the court
with as much rapidity as justice to
the accused and the State will per
NIT.
The Judge made an elaborate,
clean and comprehensive charge to
the grand jury as to their duties and
other matters concerning the public
veal.
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~ NsASa

Gee by QUO the Old landmall 3
which stard between tee genera
tons Of he past and those Of tue
future, are being moved down by
the unsparing scsthe Of death and we
are called to mourn the departure Ct
those who have become endearcd to
Us bv the ties Of relationship or
friendship.
Mr.. .Jerc Hook, an old and highly
respected citizen Of the Red Bank
neighborLood, ended his earthly pill.
srimage at o'clock Monday morn
ing i'll the h3'd year OF his age. Mr..
Hooks life ha. been one Of Christian
rectitudc, living with view to the
life that is to come He was kind
and thoughtful of the sutfrrinss aud
affections of others apd was always
ready TO aid and assist the needy,
with sympathy, love and charity.
He was good citizen and was ever
ready to respond when his time aud
money were needed In his death
the Dispatch has lost warm and
faithful friend, and we minsle our
tears with those of his loved ones
over the bier of our dead friend.
His remains were inferred at Naz-
ereth church.
Mr.. Paul f. Amick, died at the resi-
dence Of his brother, Mr.. jeff 3.
Amick, 10 this place, last Sunday
morning, at about II o'clock. MIR.
Amick had been sufferer for years
and about a week previous to bis
death had came to this place to be
near his doctor, but all to no purpose.
The fatal moment arrived and after
a terrible hemorage bis spirit winged
it's everlasting flight to that bourne
from whence no traveller returns
Mr. Amick was about forty years Of
age and leaves wife and seven chill
dren. He is spoken of in the highest
terms by those who knew him as
being person Of many noble traits
Of character and he held the respect
and confidence OF a large circle of
friends. He was buried in the grave
yard at the old homestead, near the
Amick ferry.
There were two singular coincidents
connected with this death, one Of
which was peculiarly sad. While the
corpse lay in the room Sunday the
house was discovered to be on fire |
and an investigation located it ut a
sill uuder the fire place. A portion
Of the chimney ard hearth were torn
out and the fire extiuguished.
The next day while the remains
were being conveyed from this place
O ,,ortion of the harness broke and |
while it was being repaired the mules
became frightened and ran away,
throwing the corpse out and break.
ing The box in which the coffiu was
aud smashing the sluss Of the coliiu.
The face of the corpse was cut. The
vehicle was considerably damaged |
but to what extent we have 10! |
learned.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-02-23

At the residence of the brides
father, on February 6, 1898, by Rev.
I. E. Smith, Mr.. George T. Lybrand
TO Miss Murtis, daughter OF Mr..
Daniel Capers and Mrs. Lucy Shull,
all Of Aiken county, S. c.
On January 81, 1898, By Rev. !. E.
Smith. Mr.. Edward Martin and Miss
Ida Williamson. both of Lexington
county, S. G.
Mr.. Lewis ". Mitchell to Miss
Jenetta Geiger, at the residence OF
the brides parents, by Rev. j. D.
Saealy, Sunday, February 20th. All
OF Irene, S G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-02-23
Quarterly Meeting.

The first quarterly meeting for
Lexington Circuit will be held on
Friday, the 25lh inst, at the Metho
dist church in Lexington. Rev. j..
Walter Dickson will preach at II q.
NJ, after which the business of the
Quarterly Conference will be trans
acted. The Presiding Elder will
also preach on Sunday following at
la. m. The public is cordially
invited to be present on both days.
The officials will please be promptly
and let's stand we'll.
W. Nj. Harden,
Pastor in Charge.
Lexington, S. c., Feb. Is, 1898.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-02-23
Oysters cn the Half shs!l.

Don't forget the oyster supper
this afternoon in the vacant store On
the public square. For a reasonable
consideration you can get large
stew, with or without milk, a plate
Of fried oysters, oysters on the half
shell with mayonnaise sause or
oysters served in any style you may
wish. Hot ccf'e will be served.
This supper is given for the benefit
of the Woman's Aid Society of st.
Stephens church and the liberal
patronage Of the public will be greatly
appreciated.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-02-23
Bucklen's Arnica SaIve.

The Best Salve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblnins, Corns, and Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles
or no pay required. tits guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction or money
refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale at J. E. Kaufman S.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-02-23

1t is not often that a physician
recommends a patent medicine: when
he does, you may know that it is a
good one DR.. J. ?. Cleveland, Glas-
gov, Va, writes; 81 have used
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoca Remedy in my practice
and it has proven to be an excellent
remedy, where thorough course of
medicine had failed with me. |
recommend it to my patients every
time for colo and diurrhoca. Many
other progressive physicians recon-
mend aud use this remedy, because
it always cures quickly. Get bot
tie and you will have an excellent
doctor in the house, for all bowel
complaints, both for children and
adults. For sale by J. f. Kaufman.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-02-23
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 bottle.
It is the best of all.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-02-23
MASONIC.

a REGULAR COMMUNICATIONS
~A<of Lexington Lodge, No. 152,
MA. L. NJ. will be held Oh
Saturday. March the 5th, 1898, at ,
p. N. Having lost our lall, all OF
our furniture, etc, by the fire of the
Sth, meetings will be held in the hall
of the school house Oh Masonic
grove. and it Is urged that every
member meet at the date fixed to
transact important business.
By order of the W. NJ.
G. VI. HARNAS, Secretary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-02-23
An Uncertain Disease.

There j. IT., di>raS" ra''r. u:!."rtain III lts
nature rian dyspepsia. i'i!y>i"iais say thai
the symptoms OF 10 TWO ca>c> agree. !, is
therefore most difficult 10 lnakc :: correct
diagnosis. No matter how severe, OF under
wha: di>yrisedyspepsia attacks YOU; Browns
Iron Bitter> will cure it. lnvalua bic in al
disaose. Of the stomach. blood aud nerves
Browns Iron Bitters is sold BY all dealers.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-02-23

Tie C.utral y Nltional Bank Of c..
lumbia is ono Of the soun,lcst and
most accommodating institutions i'll
this State. I, is Off :crcd by some
Of the best known business men III
the State, -mcn who have made n
SUCCESS Of their Own financial atf,irs
which is a guarantee that all busi-
ness entrusted to their care Will
receive prompt and satisfactory
attention.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-02-23


and now comes the days Of weeping
and wail;ng and gnashirg Of teeth
among the delirqnents.
Miss Eula, the beautiful and
charming daughter Of Mr.. ". L.
Qaattlebaum. Of Liehtwood, is Wis
iting Miss Mary Corley.
Before coming to court don't for
get to slip that dollar you owe the
Dispatch, in your pocket and don't
forget to call and pay it.
The Supreme Court has modified
| the decision in the case Ct Dovie f.
Reese ct. al, respondents VS.. Moslie
, Meetze ct. al, appellants, Associate
Justice Eugene 3. Gary writing the
opinion.
Our Office was lit up last Monday
by the radiently happy face Of Mr.
Owen J. Daflie He has the appear
| ance of being we'll kept and groom
since be is pulling lifes burden in
double harness.
Henry ". Hendrix died at his
home at Mt Pleasant, few days ago.
Mr.. Hendrix will be pleasantly re.
membered by our "boys i'll Gray
who guarded the sea coast during
the recent unpleasantness, as the
chief of police Of Charleston.
Hilton's Iodoform Liniment will
kill the poison from poison Ivy,
counteract poison from bites Of
snakes, stings Of insects. Iu sure
cure for sore throat. Will cure any
case of sore mouth. 25c.
When you 60 to Columbia to make
your purchases of sprirg dress geo Is
you should not forget that Fitzmau-
rice has an elegant line Of lovely
designs in all the fashionable weaves
and patterns which he is Offering ct
remarkably low figures. Trimmings
to match goods.
Judge D. 4. Townsend, who pre-
sides over this term of our court,
arrived in town yesterday. The
Judge has the reputation OF being an
eminent iurist, prompt in the dis
charge of the work of the court and
his decisions and rulings are clear
and sound.
We are anxious to do little good
in this world and can think Of no
pleasanter or better way to do it
than by recommending One Minute
Cough Cure as preventive Of pneu-
mouia, consumption and other ser
ions lung troubles that follow
neglected colds. For sale at j. i.
Kaufmapn's drug store.
Henry. the son of Mr.. Pierce Hen
Dirk, died yesterday after illness
with typhoid dpnermonia. Henry |
vas about 30 years of age and was a
bright and promising young man.
This makes the second child that
Mr. Hendrix has lost by death in the
recent past.
See the new advertisement Of the |
Loan and Exchange Bank Of South |
Carolina" This Bank has been !
recently consolidated with the Canal
Bank, o. Columbia which, with the
combined capital of the two banks,
makes it one Of the strongest and,
therefore, the safest banking insti- |
tutions in the country.
Mr.. H. J. Wyse Of the Broad |
River section, died Of consumption
on February II, and was buried at
Spring Hill on the 10th by Rev. S
c.. Ballent;ne. He was about 81 |
years Of age and was kind, good
hearted an conscientious Christian.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-02-23
No cure-No Pay.

That is the way all druggists sell
Groves Tssteless Chill Tonic for
Chills ard Malaria. It is simply
Iron and Qainine in a tasteless form.
Children love it. Adults prefer it to
bitter nalseating tonics. Price, SOC
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-02-23
Index to Eew Advertisements.

Ireex to Few Advertisements.
Stewart & Prentiss-You Want
To Know.
Elkhart-Buggies.
Nettie L. Muller-Notice Tres
passers.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-02-23
v-oJu,h1< ia Nnn,clt,

T.:.cria'i: valuable I" women Is l''""n''
Ira Ei,trrs. l'ackachc vanishcs. h"'da'h"
,:i>apIrars. >t""n.tI, ta':'< the, pine" Of
Tcai ii,r,,. and he "i"w "l health r"''i'l>
-nrass 10 III" Haiiid check when rAi> T"i.-
:!,rf! rcrnrsiyis tak":'. For si"h c'niir'
~ nyrrwnrket men j, las no ",,.aI N"h"ni"
,',o,il.l j." without this famous remedy.
Er,,. M iron Filters is sold i'y I'LL dealers.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-02-23
Final Discharge.

NOTICE IS IIEEEEY GIVEN TO PER
y sous int rcstr'l that will apply ~
the Hon. c i. L,apllart. Ilds"rt Probate
in and for the county OF Lexington. Stat"
Of South Caro- ioa. on february - l>:'S,
for Il lim!l discharge rs Admin is.rAtor OF
the Estutr of J. Il wilson. dec easel.
". VI. WILSON. Administrator.
.Janllany - I'll.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-02-23
+. J. CHENEY X CO., Props,

lOleuO, w.
We the undersigned have known
F. J. Cheney for the last Is years,
and believe him perfectly honorable
in all business transactions aud fin
ancially able to carry out any obliGa
ton made by their firm.
West g. Truax, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, O. Wulling, Kinnan 4 Mar
vim, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, 0.
Halls Catarrh Care is taken inter.
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by drug
gists. Testimonials free.
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For Sale.

10S !.CEES FINE TIMHEEED
i - .apd 9. iril.s of Colnmbi,. situ-
ated near Augusta Il. X. For tcrais ard
particulars, ap, to
J. LEE SMITH,
No. 1905. North Main Street.
Feb 2-2m Columbia, S. L.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-02-23
msNotices aciU be inserted
iR the Local department at
the uaJos'm price OF 8 cents
per line, to one and all. 81
DaSSefS.

70 Cure a Cold n cne Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
Tablets. All Druggists refund the
moneyif it fails to Care. 25c. 70
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-02-23
PENCIL And SCISSORS.

4USre uy Ol3paNu Mah'
The "ice king" held high carniva
yesterday.
James Calk's school at Spring Hi
closed yesterday.
In Australian markets rabbits sci
at 5 cents apiece.
Crackers, cakes and Bakers bread
at the Bazaar.
Early gardners are getting in some
excellent work.
Onion sets, white and yellow, fol
sale at the Bazaar.
Go to Boozer & Boozer's for your
plows and sweeps.
Don't rush from single blessedness
into double wretchedness.
J. Luther Kinard's school at White
Rock, closed last Tuesday.
The ardent lover is all at sea vi 9 ,
his best girl throws him overheard.
New lot of shoes, just received, at
Boozer & Boozer's.
The Lenten season begins today
and will end with Easter.
You can't Judge mans character
by the high standing Of his collar.
The trouble market is easy, and it
can always be borrowed at low rates.
A horse will live twenty-five days
w..hout food, merely drinking water.
See change of schedule of the
Columbia, Newberry and Laurens
Railroad.
Big run on plow stocks and plows,
at Hammers. Low prices tells the
tale.
Sixty languages are spoken in the
empire governed by the Car Of
Russia.
No man has the courage to tell
women the things that her mirror
does.
No man would be willing to swear
to everything he saps during court
ship.
II you want good gardens, with
fine vegetables, buy your seeds at
Bazaar.
DR.. j. W. Boozer is filing the ap-
OF D. L. Boozer & Sonp,
here this week.
Don't imagine that there is any
thing harder to keep than an um-
brella.
Ambition often raises q man up
for the purpose of giving him a good
hard fall.
Ocean waves have often dashed
over the tops of light houses $50
feet high.
A Columbus, O., firm has just
finished a No. % shoe, weighing
fifteen pounds.
We understand that the free term
of the Lexington Classical Institute
will close Friday.
Horehound, Mullen and Tar. Cares
your Cough. Nothing like it. Csc
bottle. For sale every where.
Whisky is a drug on the market
when You have to get it at drug
store on prescription.
Grace-What ails Kate7 Julia
She has heart trouble and is trying
bard to catch the doctor.
Dir. Emanuel Cook, Of Oakyilla,
last week killed a hog two years old,
40S pounds net.
Mr.. Hal Bradford has returned
from Clemson to spend his holidays
with his parents at this place.
See Williamson e. Gunter's prem
ium soap before buying. Leesville,
S. G. Be sure to call.
Pilene, a sure cure for Piles. Try
it, so cents bottle Murray Drug
Company. Call for it.
Mrs. J. NJ. Eleazer of Spring Hill,
who has been confined to her bed
for the past four weeks, is up again.
We have had another taste of win
ter weather, just to remind Us that
winter still fingers in the. lap of
spring.
We have just received fresh lot of
new goods and if you want bargains
call early at Shealy's New York
Racket Store.
Buchu, Gin and Juniper, cures
your Kidney troubles. Tryit.. Price
75c. For sale by all Druggist.
Their marriage was runaway
match, wasn't it, Twice He first
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Eow's This!

We offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case Of C.tarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-06-24
They Often Deceive the Mariners
Cannot Penetrate Fog.

They Often Deceive the Mariners
Cannot Penetrate Fog.
A splendid achievement of the light
house board has been to make the lights
speak mute language. For example,
they are fixed white, revolving, flashing,
fixed white varied by white fash Tor
by red fash), flashing alternately red
and white, etc, thus enabling the mariner
to distinguish each BY it's characteristics.
But there are conditions of the atmos-
phere when this optical language is con
verified into a Babel Of unknown tongues.
The keepers Of the Cape May light sta
ton were constantly getting into trouble
on the charge that they neglected their
duty and allowed the revolving light
under their care to become fixed one,
before the establishment realized that the
light itself was practicing a deception
and appearing fixed while actually revolv-
ing. Again, fixed white light has ap-
peared crimson, owing, it is supposed, to
the presence Of smoke in the atmosphere.
Under favorable conditions, white light
OF the first order is visible q distance of
twenty-seven miles, or as far as the
boundary Of the horizon; yet the light on
Montauk, n. Y, has been recognized at
the extraordinary distance of ninety miles
at sea. In this instance the light itself
was not seen, but its ''loom,' or reflection
from cloud. On a clear, starry night It
is confidently expected that white light
of the first order should penetrate to its
maximum distance Twenty seven mjles);
but, under certain atmospheric condi-
tions, light of this class can be seen
only one-ffth of that. distance. It msy
also be seen from one direction and be in
visible from another, and the only ex-
PLANTATION that scientists have been able
to give of this wonderful phenomenon is
the possible interposition, between tie
light and the observer, of q cloud which
may be. translucent in one part and
opaque in another. In addition to these
peculiar freaks, science pronounces the
verdict that as yet no light has been
discovered powerful enough to penetrate
dense fog to any practical extent.-.-Jo-
anna X. Nichols Kyle in Godey's Maga