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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-10-18
Progressive Brooklard.

We are pleased to learn that our
thriving and prosperous town OF
Brookland is still advancing up the
hill Of progress and is growing in
population, business and educational
facilities.
There is now seventy more dwell
ings there than there was six months
ago and her population numbers at
least $500 and the signs OF the
times foretells glorious future for
that place.
The Brookland High school has
been doing noble work in educating
the young of the place and has
exerted an influence for good which
will be felt for generations yet
to come. This good work will
be continued when the school opens
on the first Monday in November
with Prof J. S. Derrick as principal.
languages, mathematics, science,
bookkeeping, penmanship, stenogra-
ply, type, writing, vocal and instru-
mental music will be taught by
skilled and experienced instructors.
It is the purpose of the Board OF
Trustees to make this school first
class in every particular. The tut
ton fee will be consistent with the
hard times. Board can be had for
from S7.00 to $1,000 per month.
The trustees are Messrs. G. A. Guig-
nard, NJ. H. Witt and A. D. Shull.
Full particulars can be had by ad-
dressing Maj. J. H. Koon, Secretary,
at Brookland.
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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 Baller
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 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. Recklirg'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, 1899-10-18
TN OBEDIENCE TO THE DECREE CT

TN OBEDIENCE TO THE DECREE CT
i the Court of Common Pleas for Leying-
ton county, South Carolina, in the case of
D. Hipp & Company, plaintiffs, vs.. Eli w.
Bowers and David Hipp, defendants, I 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,
1899;
Two hundred and seventy.fve acres,
more or less, situate in the county an
State aforesaid, bounded by lands now or
formerly of George W. Hamiter, S. E Sui
to s. P, Chaplin, D. Hlpp g. Co., Estate
of James H. Howard and Walter Miller. to
lie sold in two tracts-one tract of two hum
dred acres to be cut off of that part Of the
the whole tract adjoining lands now or
formerly owned by Estate of James h.
Howard, and the remainder of the whole
tract in one other tract containing seventy
five acres. more or less.
TERMS OF SALE-One-third cash; bal
arce in two equal annual instalments, with
interest from day of sale, secured By bond
of the purchaser and mortgage of the
premises sold. The bond to contain a
clause for 10 per cent attorneys fees in
case of suit, with leave to purchaser to pay
all cash. Purchaser to pay Tor papers and
revenue stamps.
II A. SPANN, c. c @. P. and G. S.,
Clerks Office, October 16, 1889.
3w5l.
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Bad Blood. Cure Free.

Tumors, Ulcers, Cancer, Eating
Sores, all terrible blood diseases. Per-
sistent Sores, Blood and Skin Blem-
ishes, Scrofuls, that resist other
treatments. are quickly cured and
every sore healed by B. 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 B. B. B. B.
B. B. does not contain vegetable or
mineral poison. At druggists. Large
bottles. 81, six for SIS. 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., 1886 Mitchell
street, Atlanta, Ga.
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O. I2Es1SXs&SaIli4412Sli&5 ~
ii CURES WHERE ALL ELSE FAILS. 2
= Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use
81 In time Sold by druggists.
&SSlE9UNlAEZS&

The morning freight from Colum-
bia to Augusta on the Southern
Railway jumped the track at john
ston, which delayed the afternoon
passenger train to Columbia about
half an hour, yesterday.
To Stimulate Sluggish Liver,
Danish Biliousness, Disperse Dys-
pepsia, Prevent Sick and Nervous
Headache, use DR.. NJ. A. Simmons
Liver Medicine.
As the free public school opened
at the Lexington Classical Institute
on Monday morning, the enrolment
jumped from 76 to 1T. This school
is doing good work and is literally
patronized.
ut did me more good than any
thing I ever used. Ny dyspepsia
was of months standing; after eating
it was terrible. Now I am WE'LL"
writes S. B. Keener, Hoisington,
Kas, of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. It
digests what, you eat. J. E. Kauf-
mann.
Rev. F. S. Hook has our thanks
for some apples of the winter pippen
variety. The tree was from a sprig
which originally came from Arkan-
sas. The apples were large and the
wood very hard.
President King, Farmers Bank,
Brooklyn, Mich, has used DeWitt's
Little Early Risers in his family for
years. Says they are the best.
These famous little pills cure consti-
patton, biliousness and all liver and
bowel troubles. J. E. Kaufman.
When in need of any kind of
blacksmith or wheelwright's material
call on T. B. Aughtry & Co., Colum-
bia.
The regular appointment of the
pastor, Rev. W. NJ. Harden, will be
filed in the Methodist church next
Sunday.
Visitors to the County Fair should
call at Meetze & Son and inspect
their splendid exhibition of dry
goods, groceries, shoes, hats, etc.
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Extra Coaches.

On account of the County Fair,
the officials of the Southern Railway
will put on extra coaches on trains
Nos. IS and 46.
Train No. As is a freight train and
leaves Columbia at $50 a. m. and
arrives in Lexington at s o'clock
q. m.
Train No. 46 is also a freight
train which leaves Augusta at 3:45
a. m. and is scheduled to reach this
place at II o'clock a. m.
We have been informed that the
railroad authorities have also made a
liberal reduction in the railroad fare,
but what that reduction is We have
not been able to learn.
This arrangement will doubtless
be the means Of bringing many visi'
tors from both the Columbia and
Augusta end Of the road to our pretty
little village.
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DY VIRTUE OF TIE DECREE OF
ID foreclosure and sale, in the Court Of

DY VIRTUE OF TIE DECREE OF
ID foreclosure and sale, in the Court Of
Common Pleas for Lexington County,
South Carolina, in the case of Mrs. E.. L.
Draf S, plaintiff against s. S. Corley, de-
fendant, will sell to the highest bidder at
public outcry, before the door of tie court
house, in the county aforesaid, during the
legal hours of sale, on the first Monday IN
November, 1899,
"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 one half acres. more or less, ad-
Joining lands OF Emil L. Corley, Saml T.
Lorick, J. Henry Corley and Amos N. Cor
ley
Terms: One third cash. the balance in
one and two years, in successive equal an
nual instalnents with interest from day Of
sale, secured by bond of the purchaser
and mortgage of the premises sold.
with leave to purchaser to pay all cash.
Purchaser to pay for papers and revenue
stamps. Upon failure to c5mply the
premises will be resold at the risk of the
former purchaser.
II. A. SPAEN, C. C. C. P. and G. S.
Clerks office, October IL, 1899.
Attorneys for plaintiff, Messrs. E6rd &
Dreher. 4w5l
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TN OBEDIENCE TO THE JUDGMENT

TN OBEDIENCE TO THE JUDGMENT
i of thsCourt of Common Pleas for Lexing
ton county, South Carolina, in the case of
B J. Quattlebaum, as Executor of the Estate
of Mrs. S. n Merritt, deceased, plaintiff,
against Mrs Julia A. R. Quattlebaum, de-
fendant, will sell to the highest bidder at
public outcry, before the court house door
In Lexington. S. C, during the legal hours
Of sale, on the first Monday in November,
next;
All that piece, parcel or tract of land,
containing seventy-fve acres, more or less,
situate and being in Lexington county,
South Carolina, bounded by lands Of the
Estate of Mrs. 4. F.. Fort Carolina Ma
tional Bank, W. w. Smith, ]. F. Fink, Mrs.
J. P. Bodic, Bair Brothers and J. r. Able.
TERMS OF SALE:-One. half cash and
the balance iu 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.
H. A. SPANN, C. c. c. p. and G. S.
Lexington, S. c., October II, 1899.
Attorney ior Plaintiff, E. l.. Asbill.
4WJl
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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, grown s1.O0; young Soc.
Address Rice B. Harman.
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| A splendid lot Of shoes just arrived
at S O. Hammers. Call and inspect
the stock before purchasing else
where. Ke will give you bargain.
Mr.. j. D. Taylor, one Of our Local
merchants, is laid up at home with 8
spell of sickness. Mr.. J. 3. Rawl is
| clerkipg for him during his absence.
People coming to the Fair should
| put "Cart Wheel" in their pocket
for the Dispatch and those who are
| not should send one along by some
friend who is.
The family groceries kept by S. N.
Hendrix, Columbia, has the reputa-
ton of being the best, the freshest
and the purest in that city and they
are the cheapest.
Farmers report that the cotton
crop will not be as short as was at
first supposed. There is a large top
crop and if frost is delayed most of
it will open.
Ds4,AtA>seEuBlAN TEA cures Dyspep-
] bWhstSs y sia, Constipation and lndi-
gestion. Regulates the Liver. Price, % cts.
Sold by julian E. Kaufman.
Prayer meeting at the Methodist
church tomorrow evening at the
usual hour. A cordial invitation is
extended and a hearty welcome
awaits all who attend.
If it can be arranged so as to send
the exhibits at our County Fair to
the State Fair intact, Lexington
county will be sure Of the $3.50
premium for the best county exhibit.
Now is the time to SOW oats and
the place to buy them is at T. B.
Aughtry & Co.'S, Columbia. They
have a large quantity Of Texas Red
Rust Proof and Home Raised oats,
which they are selling cheap.
If the weeds and grass which
grows so luxuriantly on our streets
we're cut down it would add much to
their appearance, and everything
would look more fresh and inviting.
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PENCIL and SCISSORS.
WaYside Notes Gathered Here and
There by a Dispatch Man.

Wayside Notes Gathered Here and
There by a Dispatch Man.
The nights are lengthening.
Chicken thieves are abroad.
The days are growing shorter.
Beautiful Indian summer days.
The town is almost overrun with
English sparrows.
II you want nice candies, cakes and
crackers, always 60 to the Bazaar.
Lexington enjoys exceptionally fine
educational facilities.
Young men get your up-to.date
County Fair hats, at W. P. Roofs.
Simmons, 'possums and 'tatters
are getting in good condition.
The business of the dealer who
sells for cash is never dun.
A pretty assortment Of dress
goods just received at, W. P. Roofs.
Miss Maggie Shealy, Of this place,
is attending Mt. Pleasant Seminary,
in North Carolina.
We are pleased to state that MIR:
P. Henry Corley is out again attend
ing to his business.
Knobby line of shoes for visitors
to the County Fair, at W. P. Roofs.
Persons are forbidden to trespass
upon the lands Of Preston Corley
and others. See notice.
Leaphart & Drafts have just re-
ceived a new line of children's cloth
ing and mems pants.
Mr.. W. P. Roof is paying New
York prices for cotton. Good mid
ding Z cents per pound.
If you want favoring extracts or
essences of any kind, always 60 to
the Bazaar.
The indications are that there will
be a large attendance OF Columbian's
upon our County Fair.
Ladies, misses and children's hats,
caps and capes, for the County Fair,
at W. P. Roofs.
The town fathers have had the
road machine at work on the streets
during the past week.
Saddles, saddle blankets, riding
briddles, lap robes and other horse
furniture at Meetze & Son.
Call at Messrs. Efrd & Dreher's
law Offices and enter the articles for
exhibition at the County Fair.
Workmen are now busy putting
The Fair Grounds and buildings in
condition for the Fair.
Parents and school children should
that full line of school
supplies can be found at the Bazaar. |
Every teacher should be present |
1T the meeting Of his Association on
the 4th Saturday in this month.
A hearty invitation is extended to |
The visitors to the County Fair by |
Meetze & Son, to visit their store.
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1)E.!Bu1lS
COUCH SYRUP
Will cure Group without fail.

Will cure Group without fail.
Doses are small and pleasant to take. Doctx
1ecommendit it. Price IS cts. At all druggists.
There will be preaching at the
Baptist church next Sunday morn
ing and evening, at the usual hours.
Never buy your groceries, chewing
tobacco and cigars before calling on
E G. Shull, Columbia, and see his
stock.
The 'possum hunters have brought
out their fsmbeaux and the voice of
the hound dog is heard in the woods.
A big business is being done in
cord wood. The Lexington Manufac-
turing company being large pur-
chaser.
Visitors to the County Fair should
call at Leaphart & Drafts and see
their handsome line of clothing,
gents furnishings, shirts, etc.
Different families are thinking of
moving to Lexington to enjoy her
educational, social and business ad-
vsntages.
Genuine Texas Red Rust Proof
Oats, at E. G. Shull's, Columbia.
Farmers should call and get a supply
before they are all gore.
A bachelor says that marriage and
the collie both double people up, but
fortunately, the colo is only tenn
porary.
A large congregation listened to
strong sermon by the Rev. Harold
Thomas in the Episcopal chapel last
Sunday evening.
Call on Williamson, Gunter g. &c,
while in Leesville and have them
take your measure for tailor made
suit of clothes.
Rev. S. G. BalIentine and Prof.
Shealy, of the White Rock commu-
nifty, was in town Friday and paid
US pleasant call.
The first shipment of Christmas
presents from Santa Claus to the
young and old will be received and
opened at the Bazaar in few days.
We understand that petition
asking for the establishment Of a
dispensary at Lewiedale, in this
county, is being circulated.
The free public schools Of the
county opened last Monday. The
school at this place opened with a
large attendance Of pupils.
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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-
ed orator, will deliver an address.
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TN OBEDIENCE TO THE JUDGMENT
l. of foreclosure and sale. in the case OF
The Central National Bank of Columbia, a
body corporate, plaintiff against q. o. Kins-
Ter, E. W. Geiger, A. G. Geiger, II. E. Geiger
defendants, in the Court of Common Pleas,
for the county of Richland, South Caro-
lima, will sell to the hiehes. bidder. at
public auction, before the court house door
in Lexington, South Carolina, during the
legal hours of sale on the first Monday in
November, next,
All that tract, piece and parcel of land,
with the Improvements thereon, situate,
lying and being in the county OF Lexing-
ton. in the State aforesaid, containing six
hundred and forty acres and bounded as
follows, towit: On the north by lands Of
Levi Gunter. and Henry Sox; on the east
by lands of the estate Of William Kinsler;
on the south by lands of Daniel Sox and
on the west By lands Of William and Ed
ward Kinsler, 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 resold at the risk of the former
purchaser. Purchaser to pay for papers,
and revenue stamps.
H. A. SPANN, G. G. C. P. and G. s.
Lexington, S. O.. October II, 1899.
John Sloan, attorney for plaintiff.
Robt. W. Shand, attorney for defendants,
4w5l
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Ready to Sell Cheap.

Messrs. Baum & Weitzman Lave
opened carefully selected stock OF
new and we'll made clothing, shoes
and hats, in the store two doors be-
low Craps Hotel, and are now ready
to serve the public with big bargains
in their lines. They invite an in
spection of their stock and promise
that they will not be undersold by
sny merchant in town.
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"0ld Glory" For Sale.

A shipment Of United States flags
has Just been received at the Bazaar.
These flags are suitable for use dur
ing the Fair and sll citizens and
visitors should provide themselves
with one. The price range from 1
cent up to IS cents, placing them
within the reach of all. Call and
get one before the supply is all gone.
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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 desirable location. For
terms, prices and other information
call on or address Ct. NJ. Harman at
this Office.
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County Dance.


There will be County Ball given
in Ballentine's Hall on the evening
of the 26tb (Tbursday), Of October,
1899. Doors open at $50 o'clock.
Tickets on sale at Kaufmann's Drug
Store, Leaphars & Drafts Store and
Coriey's Parlor Restaurant. No
gentleman admitted without ticket.
Chaperons-Mrs. W. H. Berley,
Mrs. G. NJ. Efrd, Mrs. T. P. Meetze
and Mrs. J. A. Muller.
Comittee-T. P. Meetze, II. J.
Rawl, W. P. Roof, 7. Il. Caughman,
G.. NJ. Efrd and J. A. Muller.
Lexington, S. c., Oct. 1s, 1899.
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The Lexington Classical Institute
has another pupil in the person Of
Miss Ellen Gregory, daughter OF Mr..
John Gregory, prominent farmer Of
this county. She is boarding with
our fellow-townsman, Mr.. Quincy
Caughman.
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MASONIC.

a REGULAR COMMUNICATION
%rof Lexington Lodge, No. 152,
IVA. F. NJ. will be held on
Saturday, November IL, 1899, at 8
o'clock p. m. Members will please
be prompt in attendance.
By order of the W. M.
G.. M. HARIAN, Secretary.
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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.
I call particular attention to prices
on Shoes lower than ever heard of
before.
G. E. Corley, Lexington Depot.
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s~N Notices aCiU be inserted
Ssa the Local department at
the atsaJo1',s price of 5 cents
per Sne, to one and Gll. q
Barbecue Every Day.

Eli Corley will serve a barbecue
dinner on the Fair Grounds every
day during the Fair. Dinner first
class. Lunches at all times. Your
patronage is solicited.
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Reduced Rates to Prosperity, S. G.

Reduced Rates to Prosperity, S. G.
Reduced rates have been granted
by the railroads both to the Evan
gelical Lutheran Synod of S, utd
Carolina and the Woman's Home
and Foreign Missionary Convention
tickets to be sold October 18th to
10Th inclusive, with final limit Octo-
Der 26th. Iron-clad forms not re-
quired. S. G. Ballentine,
Secretary of Synod.
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Tue Lexington Dispatch
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER IS, 1899.
1nisx Is New Advertisements

inisx Is New Advertisements.
Clothing, &e.-Shealy's New York
Racket Store.
Clerk Sales-H. A. Spann.
Trespass Notice-Preston Corley
and Others.
Shoes and Gents Furnishings-P.
c. Price & Go.
Dry Goods. B. King.
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Opening Of Public Schools.

Office County Supt. Education,
Lexington, S. G, Oct. 13, 1899.
The County Board of Education
has fixed October 30:h, (Monday) as
the date for opening the Free Schools
of Lexington county.
j. E. R. KJzer,
Clerk Board Education.
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Clerks Sales.

DI VIRTUE OF THE JUDGMENT OF
ID the Court Of Common Pleas for the
comfy of Lexington, in the State Of South
Carolina. in the case of J. w. B Lever,
plaintiff against James w Stoudemire,
defendant. will sell to the highest bidder
at public outcry, during the legal hours of
sale, before, the door of the court house in
the county aforesaid on the first Monday
in November, 1899.
"All that tract or parcel of land known
as my home tract, containing seventy-two
acres, more or less, bounded by lands on
the north by Elijah StoudeDire. west by
lands OF Settler, Dominick and the said J.
W Stoudt south By lands of James
A Summer, on the east by lands of Mrs.
Murdock.
Also one other tract containing forty
eight acres, more or less bounded north by
lands of Elijah S:oudemire ard Settler,
west by lands of +. II. Dominick, south by
lands of James A. Summer, and on the
cast by the above tract belonging to the
said }. W. Stoudemire, both tracts of land
situated in the county of Lexington and
State aforesaid, fork Of Broad and Saluda
rivers, on branch waters of Broad river
and having snch other form and marks as
the plat for the same more fully exhibit.
Also all that tract, parcel or piece of
land lying. being and situated in the
State and county aforesaid, containing one
hundred and twenty acres, moro or less,
and bounded on the north by lands of Elias
Stoudemire, east by lands of j. A. Sum.
mer and A. Murdock, south by land of j.
A Summer and west by lands of G. w.
Stoudemire." The same to be sold in
their several tracts.
Terms: One half cash, balance on a
credit of twelve months, scored by bond of
the purchaser and mortgage of the
premises sold, with interest from day OF
sale, with leave to pay all cash. Purchaser
to pay for papers an revenue stamps.
Il. A. SPANN, G. G. G. P. and G. s.
Clerks office, October IL. 1899
Attorneys for plaintiff, Meetze g. Muller.
For defendant, Etird T. Dreher. 4w51
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Sold bv Julian E. Kaufman.