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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-10-11
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA.


IN THE CIRCUIT CouRT-FoURTH CIRCUIT,
NTOiICE Is Hereby GIVEN TO R.
~ W. Cay ce. John Br. ce, and to each
and every person owning, OF claiming to
own. any int.res. in the lands below de-
scribed that petition tor the condemna-
ton of the sal d lands las been duly fed
with the Clerk OF the Circuit Court of the
United States Ter the District of South
Carolina, at Charleston, S. c., praying that
lid lands may he condemned for the uses
and purposes of the United States. as in
said peti.lon set forth; and an order ra-sed
the lz:h day OF June, 1893, by His Honor,
". H, E;aw'ev, Uuitcd States District
Judge req1;ring all persons Interested IN
said lands to appear in said Court on the
3Ot;l d;:y o! Ccto5er, 1899, and file their
O! i~ctious. if any they should have, t. the
proposed pUrct'use Is the United States;
and 10 take such action On the said day as is
provided ~ ,he Act OF the General AS
stribly OF Gonlh Carolina, approved DE
cembcr l7th. 1889. II d the Act CT Con-
cres5 cf IL" UtiiteG States, approved Aug
Is;, 1888
Tie following is a desert; ton of the
lands:
l,
situated III Lexington county, State OF
South Carolina, on the west side OF the
Corgarec river. beng 4 part OF tract OF
lsnt; claimed to be owned by r. ". CAyce
and containing 81 acres, mere or less,
The South Western corner OF this land IS
one hundred and fi,y-n!ne and one-hat
(t5Hal ;c.t from tie South West corner
pots Of ~ Oh, graveyard, and bears North,
i degrees 2O' w. from said posts 1t is
also sixty nirc jG9) feet from blaze cut on
Il ,arsc. triple sweet Gum tree III said grave
ward anl bears North 81 grecs ~ W.
from said Place.
BEGINNING at tie S. ". corner Of the
'ot measure two hundred and twenty-five
t225l 1eet y. IL degrees 81 W., thence SIX
hundred aid eighteen and three tenshs
(jiS 3-lO) teet, more or less, \. ~ degrees
2l' East to low water line on Ccnsaree
river, ,terca down said stream along low
water lire six humdr: d and sixty (66o) feet
S ii degrees 3U' ". to starting point or 5.
". corner.
Also {. roadway twenty (20) feet wide
leading ..om tais above described lot to
the public road The downstream boun dary
of this road Is d.tioed as follows:
j, lin a, tie 5. ". corner Of the above
described lot. measure one hundred and
ftty-u,n@ AMI one h,!f l5"!) feet, S. II
degrees 2U' f to corner posts on line 1ence
c.tween L. " Cayce and A. Il. Taylor;
thenee SIX hundred a1d seventy (GtO) feet
s. 56 degrees 40 ". along said line fence
to pnb'!n r"ad
above roadway amounts to .35 acres
more or less.
D,., ,,n.r,octo, = C Jnna 12:h 1880
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Death cf an Old Lady.

Mrs. Aun Rawl, widow of the late
Thomas Rawl, departed this transi-
tory life at her home near this place
last Monday, at the ,ipe old sge Ct
50 years, having been born in 1879.
Her long life was beautiful epis!le
of Christians love and faithful devo-
tion to the precepts and example OF
her Lord and Master and after a
short illness she fell asleep trusting
in the promises of her Saviour and
strong in the faith and hope OF a
glorious and peaceful resurrection to
immortal existence beyond the potals
Of the grave, which is but the En-
trance to the beauties and grapdeau
and happiness of the heavenly king
dom. Her earthly remains were laid
away to rest in the family burying
ground, near Barre's lower mill
pond on Tuesday, where they now
sleep beside those of her husband.
Rev. J. G. Graichen preached the
funeral services.
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Elegant Pictures.

Persons wanting first class photo
graphs of themselves and their loved
ones should keep in mind that Reck-
ling, Columbia's famous artist and
photographer, will be at this place
during the three days Of the County
Fair, and can be found at Ballen,
tines Hall, next door east Of Kami-
ner's Hotel. In this connection it
should also be remembered that
Reckling does no shoddy work at
any price and his pictures never
fade. When you have a picture
taken it should be with view Of
having good one that will be pre-
served for generations to come and
done in the highest manner known
to the art. Reckling's pictures an
swers these essentials in every par
ticular. Bring the babies along as
he is specialists in this department
Of photography. Give him a trial
and you will be satisfied with the
result.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-10-11

FOR SALE for spot cash only
cheap, l45 acres CT farm land, partly
t;mbered, former property Ct }. +.
Boukpight, deceased, situated On
Broad river, Lexington county, S G
Address NJ !, care of Dispatch.
The Verdict, published from l
Madison Avenue, New York city, is
t only illustrated Democratic
weekly in the United States; it is
edited by Alfred Henry Lewis, the
most ensrgetic political writer Of The
time, whose editorials are frank,
fearless forcesul, and its cartoons are
satiric, striking and scorDful. It is
the peoples champion; it stands for
what is honorable ard just. TIE
subscription price is 81 per ennum,
10;. per copy. Address The Verdict,
l Madison Avenue, New York city.
Banjo, Violin and Guitar strings,
Harmonious of all grades, at the
BnZaur.
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The fall term Of the free pub! c
school for this school district will
begin at tie Lexington Classical H.
stitute on next Monday, October lG.
This school will be free to all white
pupils living in School District No.
l. The principal will be pleased if
he is informed of any children living
in this district, who do not attend
this school so that he can visit the
parents and have them to send their
children.
Lexington was represented in the
Dewey reception at New York by
Mr.. Samuel J. Buckley Of the Dutch
Fork. He is a member CT the Rich
land Volunteers Of Columbia, and
says they had big time and was
royalty received where ever they went.
During the parade on Saturday,
the South Carolina boys were cheered
all along the route and many rare
and beautiful flowers were thrown
at them.
We would advise all farmers who
have lands suitable to the growth Of
small grain to put as much of it in
these cereals as possible. 1t will pay.
The place 10 got the best seed for
the least money is at Lorick e. Low
rance, Columbia. This house is
headquarters for field, garden and
flower seeds and purchasing them in
large quantities, they are in a posi-.
tion to name the lowest prices. All
their seed are fresh and pure. Ste
advertisement in another column.
To keep up with the procession
means success and that Plat, Hook
& Shull Of Columbia, are keeping up
with the march Of improvement now
going on in that city is evidenced by
the addition they are making to their
already large and commodious store
house. Success crowns their Efforts
because they are on the side OF both
the producer and consumer in keep
ing the best stock of family and
plantation supplies and giving their
customers the benefit of low prices.
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Bid Blood. Cure Free.

Tumors, Ulcers, Cancer, Eating
Sores, all terrible blood diseases. Per-
sistent Sores, Blood and Skin Blem
isbes, Scrofula, that resist other
treatments, are quickly cured and
every sore healed by 3. B. B. Skin
Eruptions, Pimples, Red, Itching
Eczema, Scales, Blisters, Boils,
Blotches, etc., are all due to bad
blood, and hence easily cured by B.
B. B. Syphilitic Blood Poison liter
ally driven from the system and per-
manent cure made by 3. 3. B. B.
B. B. does not contain vegetable or
mineral poison. at druggists. Large
bottles, ST., six for S.. Write for
free sample bottle of B B. B, which
will be sent charges prepaid. De-
scribe symptoms, and personal free
medical advice will be given. Ad-
dress Blood Balm Co., 1856 Mitchell
street, Atlanta, Ga.
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n HSBs3yIi233slss ~
Il CURES WHERE ALL ELSE FAILS. &
Il Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use k71
ii in time. Sold by druggists. FL
SSlEEsSyNlSE2ESlE&

He that soTsth not shall not reap.
Our merchant are allowing trade to
pass because they fail to let the peo-
pie know what bargains they have.
Advertise.
Our farmers should put plenty OF
small grain in the ground as it will
bring in money earlier than the co..
ton crop, and at time when it is
most needed.
The Misses Morgan, who have
been spending the summer with their
aunt, Mrs. Kate Hendrix, in this
place, left for their home in Sa7an-
nah, Ga., last Thursday.
Write to, or call on S. j. Kohn,
Prosperity, concerning car load OF
high grade guano and acid for small
grain. It will be to your interest to
consult him.
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important to All Tax Payers.

All able- bodied male citizens be-
tween the ages OF 21 and 50 years
are liable to pay poll tax of Sl.00;
except Confederate soldiers who are
exempt at 50 years Of age. The
penslty now imposed for non pay
ment of poll tax is not more than $50
or not more than 20 days On the
changing.
Communication Road Tax 81 in lieu
of working the public roads and must
be PAID at the time Ct paying general
taxes to the County Treasurer.
. All persons owning property or
paying taxes for others in more than
one township are requested to call
for receipts in each township in
which they live. This is important
as additional cost and penalty may
not be attached. Prompt attention
will be given by the Treasurer to those
who wish to pay their taxes through
the mails by checks, money orders,
etc. Don't forget to stamp checks.
Meet the Treasurer promptly On
his rounds through the county.
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10y VIRTUE OF TIE DECREE OF
~ foreolocnr, and cole in the COurt of

DY VIRTUE CT TIE DECREE OF
ID foreclosure and sale, in the Court OF
Common Pleas for Lexingt,n County,
South Carolina, in the case of Mrs. E. L.
Dlaf S, plaintiff against S. S. Corley, de-
tendant, will sell to the highest bidder at
public outcry, before the door Of the court
house, in the county aforesaid, during the
legal hours OF sale, on the first Monday IN
November, 1889,
"All that piece parcel or tract of land,
situate, lying and being in Lexington
equity and State aforesaid, on Bear creek,
waters of Saluda river, containing thirty
one and ore half acres. more or less, ad-
Joining lands OF Emil T.. Corley, Saml L.
Lorck, j. Henry Corley and Amos n. Cor
ley
Terms: One third cash, the balance in
one and two years, in successive equal an
nual ipstalments with interest from diy OF
sale, secnred by bond of the purchaser
and a mortgage of the premises SOLD.
with leave to purchaser to pay all cash.
Purchaser to pay for papers and revenue
stamps. Upon failure to empty the
premises Sil bc resold at the risk OF the
former purchaser.
II. A. SPAhN, G C. G. P. and G. s.
Clerks Office, October IL, 1899.
Attorneys Tor plaintiff, Messrs. Eird q
Dreber. 4w5l
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TN OBEDIENCE TO THE JUDGMENT

TN OBEDIENCE TO THE JUDGMENT
L Of theCourt Of Common Pleas 'or Lexing-
ton county, South Carolina, in the caSe OF
B j. Quatt!cbarm, as Executor of the Estate
of Mrs. s. NJ Merritt, deceased. plaintiff,
against Mrs Julia A. r. Quattlebaum, de-
fsrdant will sell to the highest bidder at
public cutcry, before the court house door
IN Lexington. s. G, during the legal hours
of sale on the first Monday in November,
next;
all tLat piece, parcel or trsc: of land,
containing seventy-fve acres, more or less,
situate and beng in Lexington county,
South Carolina, bounded by lands of the
Estate of Mrs. f. +. Fort, Carolina Ma
tional Bank, W. W. Smith, j. F. Fink, Mrs.
i. P. Bodie, Barr Brothers and j. P. Able.
TERMS OF SALE One half cash and
the balance in one year, With interest from
day Of sale, secured by bond OF the pur-
chaser and a mortgage of the premises,
with leave to pay all cash; and upon failure
to comply, the premises will be resold at
the risk of the former purchaser. Pur-
chaser to pay for papers and revenue stamps.
Fl. A. SPANN, C. C. c. 2. and 6. 5.
Lexington, s. c., October II, 1899.
Attorney for Plaintiff, E. L. Asbill.
4Y51
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Confederate Veterans.

All who reside outside of our
county are cordially invited and ur-
gently requested to be present and
participate in the reunion of the
Confederate Veterans at the County
Fair on the 9th instant. Col. Jas,
Armstrong, Charleston's silver tongu-
I'd orator, will deliver an address.
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MASONIC.

a REGULAR COMMUNICATION
~rof Lexington Lodge, No. 152,
"A. F. NJ. will be held on
Saturday. October l4tf, 1899, at 8
o'clock p. m. Members will please
be prompt in attendance.
By order of the W. NJ.
G. NJ. HARNAN, Secretary.
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County Alliance Meeting.

The next regular meeting OF the
Lexington County Alliance will be
held with st. Johns Alliance on the
second Friday, 18th October. Sub
ject for discussion before County
Alliance: Is it beneficial for the far
mere to SOW whest-Speakers Rev.
n. S. Younginer, D. F. E6rd and
Jas. B. Addy. A full delegation is
desired. Delegates will note change
of place and govern themselves
accordingly.
JAS B. Addy,
Secty Lex. Co. Alliance No. 721.
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TJnNEV Is deceptive disease
AlUNE i thousands have it and
nDOTTQT Edon't know it. Ii you
IRUUDIEwant quick results you
can make no mistake by using DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root the great kidney remedy. Al
druggists in fifty cent and dollar s!z IS
Sample bottle by mail free. also pamphlet
telling you how to find out if you have
kidney trouble.
Address. Dr.. Kiln er & Co., Binghamson,
NY
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TN OBEDIENCE TO THE JUDGMENT
- l. of foreclosure and sale. in the case of
The Central National Bank of Columbia,
body corporate, plaintiff against II. o. Kins-
l'r, Z. W. Gciger, a. q Geiger. II. E. Geiger
defendants, in the Court Of Common Pleas,
for the county of Richl.rd, South Caro-
lima, will sell 10 the highest bidder. at
public auction. before the court house door
IN Lexington, South Carolina, during the
legal hours of sale Oh the first Monday in
November, next,
All that tract, piece and parcel of land,
with the in provements thereon, situate.
lying and being in the county OF Lexing-
ton. in the State afor, said, containing six
hundred aud forty acres and bounded as
fol ows, towit: On the north by lands of
Levi Gunter, and Henry Sox; on the east
BY lands of the estate of William Kinsler;
OF the south by lands of Daniel Sox and
on the west by lands OF William and Ed
ward kins!er. and by lands of Keizer; said
land lies on Savannah branch, tributary
Of Congaree creek.
Terms: One half cash, the balance in
one year after sale secured by bond of the
purchaser and mortgage of the premises
sold, the premises to be insured for the
credit portion Of the purchase money.
Upon failure to comply the said premises
will be'reso!d at the risk of the former
purchaser. Purchaser to pay for papers.
and revenue stamps.
II A. SPANN, c. G. c. P. and G. S.
Lexington, S. O.. October II, 1899.
John T Sloan, attorney for plaintiff.
Robt. W. Shand, attorney for defendants.
4w5l
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MARRIED.

October 8, 1899, at the residence
of the brides parents by Rev. J. E,
Steele, Mr.. Alonzo Gillian to Miss
Alemenia Crouch.
October 9Th, 1899, at the residence
of Lewis Shealy, Notary Public, Mr.,
Harley Clamp and Miss Minnie Tay.
lor, both of Lexington county.
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Call Meeting Of Jcint Council.

By a request of the St. Stephens 8
congregation and church council
there will be meeting of the Joint
Council of the st. Stephens charge
at Providence church on Saturday,
October 14th instant, at $50 o'clock
a. m. promptly. A full council is
desired.
j. S. Hendrix,
Chairman Joint Council.
j. E. r. Kyzsr, Secretary.
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wN0tices aCiU be inserted
d4e the Local department at
the s1,eifoa'ns price of 5 cents
per line, to one and all. q
Masonic.

A Aregular communication of Po-
Wmaria Lodge, No. Isl, A. F. NJ.
will convene in Masonic Hall, Peak,
s. c., Saturday evening, October
IA, 1899, at Z o'clock sharp. Visiting
brothers are invited.
John G. Swygert, Master.
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For Sale.

I have some eligible building lots
suitable for either business houses or
residences for sale upon accommo-
dating terms. These lots are
situated near the centre of the town
and in a desirable location. For
terms, prices and other information
call on or address G.. M. Harman at
this Office.
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New Goods.

My stock of General Merchandise
is now complete. I invite the public
to inspect as to prices and goods.
call particular attention to prices
on Shoes lower than ever heard Of
before.
C. E. Corley, Lexington Depot.
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Notice. Oyerseel's.

ALL OvERSI ERS ARE HEREBY
n notified to have their respective Sec
tons Of road pat in good condition at
once. They must remove all loose rocks
from the road bed and put same in first
class travelling condition. Gates and
bridges mnss he kept up.
GEORGE H. KOON, Supervisor.
September 9th, 1899 tt.
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c,7i"t.
SS4- "


When We went TO press last week
tie case cf Mrs. Spradley VS.. tie
Southern Railway Company, was
being heard. This was suit for
damages and resulted in verdict Ct
800 in favor CT the plaintiff. This
was the last case heard, and at its
termination the Court Of Common
Pleas was adjourned sine die. Judge
Aldrich will be back Friday to Il od
the Equity Court. He will open the
Court of Sessions for R!ch:and
county on Monday.
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PENCIL And scissors.

flowers.
See sales by the Clerk OF tn
Court.
WANTED-A few bushels
pinders, at the Bazaar.
Autumnal leaves are covering tn
earth like carpet of velvet.
The cold drink girls are fast dis
appearing off the stage Of action.
The show man, like the Arab, fold
his tent and silently steals away.
Harvesting of the crops has beer
resumed since the recent rains.
Let US have your dues for subscrip'
ton, now when you have money.
Beautiful weather now for gather
ing hay, peavines and picking cotton
We are indebted to Mrs. Zinsks
Harman for a mess Of sweet potatoes
The seats in the Episcopal Chape
have been scraped and are no longer
sticky.
The Knights of the Gripsack are
as thick on our streets as bees in 8
tar bucket.
The fall fashions are simply lovely
and sets of the female figure tc
charming perfection.
Lexington Lodge, No. 152, A. F.
NJ, will meet next Saturday. A full
attendance is requested.
Charity is said to begin at home.
Begin your charity, therefore, by
patronizing home enterprise.
Give US higher prices for farm
products and better goods and higher
prices, and we will all feel better.
There will be prayer meeting in
the Methodist church in this place to
morrow evening at the usual hour.
The pea crop in the southern Sec
ton of our county is being harvested
with a fair yield. Corn is also good.
Parents and school children should
remember that full line of school
supplies can be found at the Bazaar.
The water mill of Mr.. Charles D..
Barr, located few miles from Lees
vile, was burned on Tuesday OF last
week.
It should not be forgotten that the
entry of exhibits for the Fair can
now be made ut the Office of E6rd &
Dreher.
The Odd Fellows should remem-
ber that there will be a meeting OF
their Lodge in Masonic hall this
evening.
Specimens of Recklings's artistic
work can be seen at the Bazaar.
They are things of beauty and a j'y
forever.
The work of improving the fair
grounds, stalls and buildings, pre-
paratory to holding the annual fair.
has been begun.
Let Lexington County compete
for the $3.50 premium offerred by the
State Fair for the largest exhibit
made by a county.
See advertisement of the Farmers
and Mechanics Store, (the Old Re-
liable Alliance Store,) } and 60 there to
make your purchases.
The crack of the sportman's rife can
now be heard on all sides, notwith-
standing that it is against the law to
shoot partridges yet.
Rock Hill Buggies-The difference
in the prices are more than made up
in the durability of the vehicles. Try
one and you vii be pleased.
The quarterly conference of Lees
vile Circuit of The Methodist Episco
pal Church, South, will meet with
Beulah church next Friday.
il. Shull of Columbia, notifies
the public that he sells high grade
Domestic sewing machines at close
figures and on the most liberal terms
We regret to learn that Mr.. P
Henry Corley, the popular proprietor
of the Parlor Restaurant, is confined
to his bed with a case of yellow jaun
dice.
Ik3EYSNSHS2eI:X3&3S3:S&
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Teacher Wanted.

The trustees and patrons OF Piney
Woods School District, No. so, will
hold a meeting on Saturday, Oct. IA,
to elect a teacher for said school.
Please send applications to
L. B. Flick,
Sept. 25, 1899. Slish's, S. G.
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"?he Old Farm House cn the Hill. y

"7he Old farm House cl the Hill
We have Just received a copy Of
this beautiful home song, one OF the
greatest ever written, and it can be
played either on the piano or organ.
The words and music are by MIR. j..
W. Lerman, the composer of the new
famous "Couchee Couchee Dance.
The song is being sung in all the
large theatres in the cities of New
York, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphie,
etc, and it is received with great ap-
plause and making a decided hit.
The regular price Of this song is 5Oc.,
but if our readers will be sure to
mention the name Of this paper, they
will receive copy by sending Is
cents to the Union Mutual Music Co,
No. 20 East 14;h St., New York.
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TIE Lexington Dispatch
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER II, 1899.
index to New Advertisements.

Field Seed-Lorick e. Lowrance.
Cotton Has G,ne Up-F M.M.Co.
Clerks Sales-H. A. Spann.
Millinery Opening-Hendrix Bros.
High Grade Machines-J.L.Shul
Wanted-The Dominion Co.
Guano and Acids. J. Kohn.