The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-12-27
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We are indebted to Congressman
Stokes for a copy of his speech on
the financial bill which he recently
delivered in the National House OF
Representatives.
Up to date the County Treasurer
has received s~26,151.O2 in taxes.
Only one railroad has paid its taxes
so far. His mail is flooded with
letters containing tax money.
Mrs. Rosa Lee ard Mrs. Ethel
Snyder visited the family Of their
Uncle, MI. G.. M. Hartman and other
relatives. They leave this afternoon
for Columbia on their way to their
home in Florida.
Cane johnson, West Summers,
George Davis, Noah. Drafts, all
colored are in Jail awaiting trial at
the February term Of court for vari-
Gus ofenses, against the peace and
dignity Of the State.
Six horse portable engine will be
sold in Columbia, on the first Tues
day in January. It can be seen at
G. A. Shields boundary.
J. H. Counts, Irmc, S. G.
Mr.. Elias J.. Caughman, the popu-
lar salesman for T. B. Aughtry &
Co, of Columbia, is spending lis
holidays with relatives and friends
in this county.
The County Auditor will COM
mence his rounds at CIRCUITS store on
the morning of January 4th. Read
his schedule and keep yourself posted.
Mrs. Bette, widow of Mr.. David
Lo1ick, died at her home near Irmo,
yesterday, and was buried at the
White church this morning at II a.
NJ. She had been sick for a long
time with cancer
The Chaplin Manufacturing Com
pany has been incorporated, the
operators being H. P. Meetze, ?.
NJ. Frick, J. S. Messenger, W. E.
Williams and J. H. Prick. The
capital stock is $4,000.
A prominent and popular young
lady woke up Christmas morning
and found a man in her stocking.
She didn't scream, however, but ex-
claimed "the good Lord, bless dear
old Santa Claus"
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and Summer Complaints. Price, 25 Censs'
Sold BY Julian E. Kaufman.
The Lexington Classical Institute
has closed it's doors for a weeks
holiday and the "small boy" is pre-
ambulating the streets in all his
glory seeking mischief for his idle
hands to do.
George Shealy, John Shealy and
Fred Shumpert, all white, have been
arrested charged with burning the
saw mill of Mr.. W. H. Donly. They
gave bail for their appearance at a
preliminary to be heard by Magis-
trate S. O. Hammer tomorrow.
Don't forget that because Christ
mas 1899 has ended Leaphart &
Drafts have ended their bargains in
fine ready made clothing, gents
furnishings, hobby neckwear and
stylish shoes. They are still at the
old stand next door to Meetze & Son,
ready to serve customers with great
values.
Mrs. Edna Mack, nee Gross, died
at her residence near this place yes
terday and will be buried today. She
has been in feeble health for some
time and her death was not unex-
pected. She had many friends here
abouts who will be gtievcd to learn
of her demise.
"R. Ps" communication was re-
ceived to late for publication last
week, and as at it had reference to
Christmas doings the matter is,
consequently, stale and out of date,
hence it found it's way to the waste
basket. Come again, friend, you are
welcome to our columns.
A treasurer of the city OF Glasgow,
who stole S300,O00, has been SEN
fenced to five years penal servitude.
One hundred and sixty thousand dol
lars a year is a pretty fair salary
even for working a tread,nill.
The enrolled children Of the E1is-
copal Sunday school are requested to
attend the Caristmus tree at the
chapel on Monday, the lst day cf
January next, a. 4:3O P. N. The pa
rents of the children are cordially