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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-03-01

S. y. Hendrix, Of Columbia, &c.
serves the patronage Of the lcop!e
If this county, because he sells the
best aid cheapest groceries, cigars
and tobacco.
The factory people are preparing
to erect a large warehouse fer tie
storage of cotton, on the island be-
tween the old and new run of the
creek, just below line dam.
March the 10Th is time fixed for
Captain Griffith to take charge as
Superintendent Of the P%enitentiary.
The Captain has been flooded with
applications for positions.
Messrs. +. NJ. Hendrix and J. G..
Matthews, two Of Leesville's genial
and clever gentlemen, and prominent
merchants, were in attendance upon
court last week, the latter as agrand
Juror.
We understand that Saluda river
is impossible at all the ferries on &C.
count of the freshet. Persons from
over the north side who attended
court were compelled to come to
town via Columbia.
r. B. Thompson colored, was shot
with a load Of buck shot and killed
on the door steps of his home N Mr..
George S. Swygert's place last Sat-
urday night. 1t is not known who
did the shooting or the causes which
led up to the killing.
Mr.. R. ". Cayce, known the county
over as "Doc" Cayce, was in town
yesterday and called to see US. doc"
is among our best and most promi-
nent citizens and has served his day
and generation we'll ard a%cceptably.
Our latch string is always on the
outside to admit his familiar form
and welcomed presence.
A party of dashing beaus aud
beautiful bellies from Columbia,
visited our little town Monday.
Among the party were a number Of
United States army officers. After
refreshing themselves with supper,
the party returned to their homes in
the city on the Congaree.
J. W. Sweendenburg, Egg, the
newly appointed Magistrate for the
Upper Fork Circuit, and Mr.. R. J.
Stoudemire, his constable, were in
town Thursday. They came over to
qualify. Judge Sweedenburg is a
fair and impartial mar and will hold
the scales of Justice with an even
hand and vii! be a terror to evil
doors.
Our Irmo correspondent writing
under date of February 9th, says
that last night about $50 o'clock
Capt. J. H. Counts had the misfor-
tune to lose all bis barnyard houses,
together with all their contents. The
estimated loss is betw cen $500 and
$500. The ire seems to have been
the work of an iucendiary, judging
from where it started. 1t is strange
as Mr.. Counts has no known enemies.
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Court Of Common Pleas.


There was no court Monday owing
to the absence of Judge Watts.
On Tuesday morning the court was
regularly convened again and the
jurors called and empanelled. MIR.
R. A. Barre of Rocky Well, was
elected foreman Of Jury No. 1, and
Mr.. Enoch Swygert Of Lorena, fore
mar of Jury No. 2.
Several hours were consumed hear
ing motions in the cases of Elizabeth
E. Haltiwanger, Admr'x. vs.. G. N. e.
L. Railroad Co.; NJ. S. Ruff VS.. F. G.
& P. Railroad Co., and Florence
Spradley VS.. The Southern Railway
Co, which were set for trial on Tues.
day. Graham e. Nelson represented
the plaintiffs and w. H. Lyles and
B. L Abney the defendants. They
were finally continued and will 60 to
the Supreme Court on the rulings
made by Judge Watts, which were
that these cases were properly on the
calendar.
To day was called for trial the
case of Mrs. Dolby Risinger, Admrx.
of the estate of Jacob D. RisiDger,
deceased, against The Southern Rail-
way Company, with E6rd e. Dreher
and E. L Asbill for the plaintiffs, and
B. L Abney and John P. Thomss
for the defendant. This action is for
$3.50 damages for the killing of j
D. Risipeec, at Leesville, on the 23;d
January, 1897. This case will con,
sumo the day and probably longer.
Cases are set for trial as follows:
Thursday-Slndel vs.. Insurance
Company.
Friday-Holston vs.. Gunter.
Saturday-R. A. Barre vs.. The
Southern Railway Company.
Monday-E J. Mitchell vs.. j. j
Bars.
Godfrey Hartman and others vs.
james Hartman.
Tue>dsy-Saumpert VS.. Smith.
G orge VS.. Kyzsr.
Wednesday-Smith vs.. Bodie ct. al
The constabIes this week are: D
Web. Co.ley, T. E. ADD, and Sheck
Shelly, with Fort Graham ticket boy
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-03-01
DEBull's
COUGH SYRUP
Cures Pleurisy and Pneumon

Cures Pleurisy and Pneumonia.
The best remedy for lung affections.
Small doses. Price 25 cts. at druggists.
Mr. Killian Hartman is putting up
a nice residence for Mr.. R. A. Barr,
on his place in the Rocky Well sec
ton.
The reflection from new ground
fires is unmistskable evidence that
farmers are preparing for the years
work.
We regret to learn that MIR. R A.
Barr of the Rocky Well section, lost
his barn and its contents by fire last
week.
"Hilton's Cough Cure always cures
a cough. 1t was made expressly for
that purpose, 25c. For sale at the
Bazaar.
Mr.. F. Hamp Hendrix, a promi-
nent citizen and a leading merchant
of Leesville, paid us a pleasant call
this morning.
Mr. Frank K,zer, a popular citl-
zen of Lexington county, has placed
his son Ernest in the Lexington
Classical Institute.
Miss Nina Henry who has been
teaching near Steedmans, in ChiDque-
pin, after a successful term, closed
her school last Saturday.
The gentleman from "Grab All
was in town Friday and informed us
that the name of bis station has been
changed to Catch What You Can
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Town Boards Of Assessors.

The following named persons have
been appointed members Of the
Boards of Assessors for the Iowns,
the first named will act as chairman
of their respective board. They will
call upon the Auditor at any time
between now and the 7th for returns
and instructions:
Bstesburg-Isaac Edwards, J. G..
Glover, H. W. Shuler.
Leesville-F. H. Hendrix, Tyre
Etheredge, J. P. Bodie.
Brookland-A. D. Shull, L. W.
Moak, j. L Berry.
Lexington - Scott Hendrix, T
Frank Griffith, j. E. Hendrix.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-03-01
Wayride Notes Gathered Here and
TIsre BY a Dispatch Man.

Way.ide Notes Gathered Here and
Tlsre by a Dispatch Man.
Vote in the town election Tuesday.
Pay for your paper Eefyre leaving
town.
Hon. ". H. +. Rsst was in town
yesterday.
The guano movement at Bstesburg
is becoming brisk.
For vegetable seeds 60 to the
Bazaar.
There is q considerable crowd OF
people in town today.
The town election for municipal
officers will be held Tuesday.
Remember that you find the very
best cigars at the Bazaar.
Mr.. D. Tillman Hare of summit
was in town Monday on business.
Dispenser McCartha has about
recovered from the rosy measles.
The dispatch will be sent hereafter
only to prompt paying subscribers.
The rain Of Sunday night was &C
companied by thunder and lightning.
Mr.. J. S. Derrick will take charge
Of the County Treasurer's Office Mon
day.
When your free school closes send
your children to the Lexington Classi-
cal Institute.
DR.. Joe Mitchell, a whole souled
and prominent citizen of Leesville,
is in town.
Lewiedale wants to be incorpor-
ated and has petitioned the Score,
tary of State for a charter.
Several interesting communica-
tons have been withheld from publ.
cation for the want of space.
There will now be w~ailing and
crashing CT teeth heard in the land
among delinquent tax payers.
Cadet Sam Roof of Clemson, is at
home nursing a case Of grip which
clings closer to him than a brother.
When you want the best vehicle,
call on T. B. Aughtry & Co., Colum-
bia, and you can get it at low figures.
While landing from the ferry on
the other side, Jim Wise's horse
came near being drowned last Thurs
day.
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A Happy Marriage.

The happy marriage Of Mr.. Willie
NJ. Marchant and Miss Carrie A
Mathias, at the home Of Mr.. Robert
n. Sem, occurred on Sunday, Feb
ruary 10, 1899, promptly at five
o'clock with Rev. W. D. Qlick, off,
ciating. TIE ceremony was impress
sively AMI appropriately performed,
with only a few relatives present.
This wedding was very quietly
planned and will be qni;e a surprise
to mauy.
After the ceremony all repaired to
the dining room where was spread
a supper the like of which WAS in
keeping with this bouht;ful and
hospitable home.
The contracting parties are very
popular in social circle abcut old
Hebron church, and we predict fol
them a bright and prosperous future
which we know they will truly merit
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-03-01
CAVES or Guinea Pigs.

Guinea pigs are an interesting lit.
tie pet for the children; are easy to
keep, thrive and do we'll. They are
perfectly harmless and quite profit
able; theJ will rid any building from
rats that they might be put in. Per
pair, so cents. Address Rice B.
Hartman.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-03-01

licf and found only dlsaPp0lNt.
mont in local treatment Will lind
it wise to waste no further tim"
On SPRAYS, washes. inhaling mix
lures. etc.. which are only Tempo
rarv and can not save them from
Consumption. Catarrh is a deep
seated blood disease. 5. S. :. IS
the only remedy which can reach
the very bottom of the disease
and cure it permanently.
Books sent free by the Swift
Specific Company, Atlanta, Ga.
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WHO CRAWFORD IS

Sheriff McCravy Of Laurens says,
that he was raised up with Mr.. Craw-
ford. That the latter was a power
for Democracy in 1876. He has been
en- raids with Crawford, and always
found him quiet and unexcitable. On
account Of his temperate and regu-
lar habits be is known among his IA
miliars as "old maid"
In reply to the statement that he
had been engaged in difficulties be-
fore, Crawford said that there were
but two occasions when he was in
the neighborhood. When John
Nichols was killed in Greenvll!e by
constables be was not within half a
mile. When Sims, the white man
was killed in Spartanburg, he did
not reach the scene until Sims was
dead.
Messrs. Blease aud Blease of New
berry and Saluda have been retained
as attorneys for Coleman and Cooley
The others have not retained coun'
sells.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-03-01
Catarrh Leads
to Consumption.

Il had such a severe case OF Catarrn
that ] lost my hearing in one ear, ana
part of the bone in my nose sloughea
off. l was constantly treated with
sprays and washes. hut each winter
the disease seemed to have a flrmer
hold on me. had finally been de-
c]ared incurable when ! decided to
try :. S. $. 1t seemed to get right at
the seat of the disease, and cured me
permanently, for | have had no touch
OF Catarrh for seven years.
"NRs. JosEPHISE PoLHfLL.
Due West. :. g."
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MENTS.
FOR STATE SENATOR.

knowing the vacancy that has cct urred
by D. J. Gr!f'ith's acceptance OF the Super
sntendency OF State Penitentiary. VIZ, The
friends Of ~. H F. RASr, nominate him
IS a candidate for State Senator, knowing
bis ability and exl erieuce to fill the position,
We also pledge hbm to abide the re'ul; OF
he PRIMARY.
The friends of DR.. W. T. BROOkER,
approaching his former services in tie
Legislature aud knowing his patriot c de-
votion TO the county, feel assured HIT be
you'd prove a most competent and able
senator. and feel Il pride and pleasure III
nominating him to I'LL the une1plred tenn
Tor SsLator in the coming election.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-03-01

We understand that Mr.. D. L.
Ballentinc has purchased The vacant
It on Main street between the site
OF the old Drafts House and the
Hammer Hotel and will shortly com
me ce the erection Ct a store house
thereon. Some Of the material is
Already on hand.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-03-01
For Sale Cheap.

Single comb White Leghorn cocks
Best stock. Lowest prices. Cross
your common fowls and improve
breed and make extra layers. IS
cents each. Apply to Rice B. Har,
man.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-03-01

1t is reported that Germany has
withdrawn all her battleships from
Manila and vicinity and asked the
Americans to protect the interest Of
Germany's subjects in the Philip
pines.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-03-01
DID HE SELL LIQUOR!

The friends Of Mr.. J. NJ. Stuart at
first refused to believe that be sold
whisky. Constable Crawford said
that he could prove that Mr.. Stuart
was engaged in the illicit sale Of Ii
quor, but he refused to giveth name
Of the informant. He seemed to
think that doing so would be a viola
ton of professional eiiqnette.
It is stated that Mr.. Stuart last
year had a license from the United
States government to sell liquor.
There we're over 500 Of these licenses
when the original package houses
were in existence. The license is
said to have been in the name Of
Stuart & Boyer" The d~ispeusa,y
law in section II says that the hold
ing of such a license is prima facie
evidence Of violation Of the dispen-
sary law. But that was last year.
The records show that only four such
licenses in Columbia have been
granted this year.
The latest report says that Mr..
Stuart's condition is though not
necessarily dangerous. His tongue.
mouth and throat are much swollen.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-03-01
AT THE STATE PRISON.

Constables Crawford, Dorm, Cole
man and Cooley are not in close con-
6nement at the penitentiary. They
were placed there principally for pre-
lection, and have comfortable quart
ers. They are granted the liberty OF
the yard, but Of course are kept
under surveillance. Dorm and Cooley
seem very much worried over the
situation, especially when told OF the
verdict of the coroner's jury, for they
do not like the idea of being held as
accessories. MI. Coleman does not
seem to be much excited. Mr..
Crawford is in the quarters assigned
to the penitentiary guards. He is in
bed. suffering with his left arm,
through which a bullet passed. The
ball passed through the arm, coming
out on the side nearest his body, and
breaking the smaller bone. The
shot was evidently fred at short
range, for the sleeve of his coat is
scorched. His clothes show other
marks of bullets. His vest was open,
he says, and a bullet struck just be.
low the lower pocket on the left side,
making a glancing shot. The coat
shows a similar rent, though the hoe
is smaller.
In answer to the question if he
was drunk at the time of the shoot
ing Mr.. Crawford said that he was
not. That he had not taken a drink
for about six weeks. He admitted
that at his room at the Adams board
ing house he took a drink to lull the
pain in his arm. He stated this in
answer to an inquiry if be had not
been seen drinking by Sergeant Jones
and Deputy Sheriff Coleman. He
expressed regret over the death OF
Mrs. Stuart.
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Attention Veterans!
Headquarters Camp Steedmsn,
No. 66S, Z. G. VS.,

headquarters camp
No. 66S, U. G. VS.,
Lexington, S. G. March |, 1859.
There will be a special meeting tf
the above camp, at this place, on
Monday, March ooh, 1899, at 10
o'clock a.. ID at which time it is ex-
pected that all members will attend
and come prepared to settle all dues,
past as well as present, as this camp
must cancel all obligations with Di-
vision and General Headquarters en-
or by April the 1st next. Application
for membership in this camp will he
received when accompanied by the
fee, 25c., and it is desired that every
true Confederate unite with US and
accompany u camp to the reunion
at Charleston, S. c., which will take
place May 10 Is next. Let US have
a full meeting. By order Of
J. H.. Counts, Commander.
NJ. D. Harmap, Adjutant.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-03-01

Almost our entire space is given
up to the events which led up to the
depiorable trsgedy in Columbia Ia t
Saturday evening, in which Aire.
John NJ. Stuart lost her life and h r
husband was painfully wounded.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-03-01
Notice..

IL PERSON; HAVING CT AIMS
a against the Estate OF Mrs. Sallie Dent.
deceased. Will please render An acco' Mt OF
their demands dutv atte>ted. to me On or
be ore March -, 1899. and all persons in
d,lt,d thereto will make pay ment by that
time.
II \. SPANN, G. G.. C. T. and G. S.,
Qlal, fled Administrator,
February 10, lS9s.-3wl7.
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Those who have had the first

20 mao the liieo
touch fCatarrh
will save endless
suffering by TAX
ing the right
remedy at the
outset. Others
who have for
years sought re-
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-03-01

crowd, but a few whoops from the
back of the Office showed that this
plan would be futile of execution.
At1lo'clockthe Governors Guards,
under command CT Captain B. B.
McCreery, arrived and were greeted
with mingled bowls OF derision and
cheers. A short time afterwards the
RichIand Volunteers, with Captain
". n. Kirkland at their head, arrived
to reinforce the Guards. The militia
pressed back the crowd and remained
posted IS a Gordon around the door.
Mrs. Stuart died last Sunday from
the effects of the wounds received
the day previous, at the hospital at
$50 p. , and vas buried from her
late home on Monday, the interment
taking place at EImwood cemetery.
Coroner Green held an inquest.
The jury after hearing the testimony
of three witnesses (which differs very
little from that given out on the
evening Of the shooting except that
of the little girl) signed the follow
ing verdict: I'VE the undersigned
Jurors find that one Mrs. John NJ.
Stuart, came to her death from a
gunshot wound inflicted by the hand
of one W. r. Crawford, willfully and
maliciously, and that J. G. Dorm, j.
B. Cooley and J. B. Coleman, are &C.
~cessories to the crime"
That part of the little girls second
statement which materially differs
from the first is as follows: "The
tall man with the black moustache
then knocked father down. Father
got up and the tall man with the
black mustache then shot father.
Father fell and drew his pistol and
fred once. Tall nan with black
mustache was still shooting. Then
mother fell on her knees, picked up
the pistol that father had shot and
shot three times"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-03-01

Aguinaldo, it is said, is inclined to
accept pacific overtures.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-03-01

s.. T Pioneer has been appointed
postmaster at Spartanburg.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-03-01
Health Hit,

Life is not to live, but to be we'll.
Enjoy life and good health by taking
Hilton's Life for the Liver and Kid
neys, the great regulator Of the sys-
tenn. 25c.
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HELP WANTED.

MALE OR FEMALE. WANT GOOD
vi agents that are satisfied with SIS oo
Der week for about two hours' work each
,iay. This is no fake. E1close y cents IN
stamps for agents outfit and terms AID be-
oiu at once. Time is money The L. +.
Tu2gart Novel; Wig Co., loinlOll West
Ave Buffalo, n. \. Dept 1.
Mention this raper.-oc oct % Gin.
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q 39@ CURE m
CURES WHERE ALL ELSE FAILS. &
, Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use {
> in time. Sold by druggists.
@NEyNIiG[lSE

Four trains Of disbanded soldiers
passed through this place last night
en- route to their home in Maryland
and other States north Of the Mason
Dixon line.
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No,ics.

The Executive Committee of the
Lexington County Fair Association
will meet at Lexington, S. G, on
Monday, March -, 1890, at 10
o'clock a. ID. promptly. all members
Of the association are cordially invited
to be present.
By order of the President
N D. Hartman, Secty.
Feb. %, 1892.
The daily sentinel., 1899-05-04
THE
RUsIHEss LOCALS.

j, G. Glassford sells window awnings.
II you want to furnish a house see
Blackmer the second hand man. Cheap
cheaper cheapest.
A fine line of hammocks, croquet sets
at the Anderson Bargain House.
Household goods wanted. First
second hand store west Mesa county
bank. Highest price in cash paid.
M. A. Blackmer.
Toilet sets and lamps in great quanti-
ty and variety 80 cheap you'd think we
had found them. The Rio Grande.
Another man, who does as he adver-
tises pays big price for household
goods and sells at small profits. Goods
as represented.
M. A. Blackmer.
New goods in all lines at Roberts, the
eweler's. 41427
A dollar goes long way buying
Queensware, Glassware and house furn-
ishing goods at the Rio Grande.
Choice line OF berry sets etc. at prices
that will surprise you at the Anderson's
Bargain House. tt
Bicycles at right prices at Roberts.
41427
Handsomest and cheapest line of
queenware in the city don't buy without
seeing our goods and getting our prices.
Anderson's Bargain House. tt
Come and see what little money will
buy at our five and ten cent counters.
tt Anderson's Bargain House.
We are selling 65 piece set OF the
beautiful Clifton Royal semi porcelain
ware, you can see it in our window, for
%. The Rio Grande
We can outfit you completely, for
housekeeping and our prices are the
lowest. Anderson's Bargain House.
The daily sentinel., 1899-05-04
LOOK II ERE.

Prof Ramsey the resident scientific
optician will test your eyes free and fit
them accurately with glasses all this
week May 1st to 9th at half price in any
kind Of frame you want, will also fit
glasses to the worthy poor who are not
able to pay anything free, of charge.
Office at the Racket II
The daily sentinel., 1899-05-04

ion OF tho new plant. The pumpe he
said will be located on the south branch
Of the Grand river about midway be-
tween the railroad and wagon bridges;
would have duplicate pumps and set-
Ting tanks. The plant would be able
to furnish about 1,250.OOO gallons Of
water every twenty -four hours. About
twelve miles Of cast iron pipe would be
used on the pipe line with sufficient
number of FIRE hydrants. He went on
to state that the plant would be first
class in every respect.
What could the present water plant
be duplicated for?" asked Alderman
Broemser.
"My reply to you," answered Allen,
could only be guess. lwent over an
estimate but do not at this time remem-
ber the figures. 1 would much prefer
to make an estimate in detail"
1--WE only want a rough estimate" in
sisted Mr.. Broemser, for there are a
number of opinions on what the present
plant is worth and they differ consider
able"
well, l think could take the con-
tract" and here Mr.. Allen pulled his
whiskers and thought for a few mo-
ments and looked wise and said, 1926
OOO."
This remark caused quite stir among
those present.
Here Mr. Carnahan took Mr.. Allen
in hand and asked some very important
questions which were responded to very
promptly.
Alderman Ramey here stated that the
committee on the Smith Shores contest
was ready to report
On motion council adjourned until
the next regular meeting.