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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-04-04
OBITUARY,

Little Rudolph was born to Hamp
ton and Fannie Roof, February Is
1892, and sweetly fell asleep in the
Lord, March Is, 1900, making his
earthly s%ojourn 8 years and 20 days.
he was made a child of God, being
baptized into Christ and thus put on
his righteousness and ia his early
death has thus early been made part
also of his glory. He has been taken
from parents to the land of rest,
where suffering never come. May
G,d's rich grace sustain the be.
reaved and help each one to strive to
the end for the crown of the re.
deemed.
Lord he was thine; now thine forever,
No sin nor care can ever sever
Tine dear. sweet soul to thee thus given,
For his is now with thee in heaven,
A Friend.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-04-04
Quite Popular.
Orangeburg Patriot.

Orangeburg Patriot.
We were talking recently with 8
nan prominent in State politics ard
he expressed the opinion that u
VIM. Stokes is stronger in his dis.
trict than ever before and that it
would be q matter of foolbardness TO
oppose his Reelection this year.
"Stokes' Efforts" said he, shave been
directed towards securing tangible
benefits for his constituents and he
has succeeded remarkably. In the
matter Of improved mail facilities,
the people can see aud feel that be
has rendered them a valuable public
service. Ia fact, no representative
in Congress is doing more for the
agriculturists Of the country than
Stokes of South Carolina" All
of which is truly said.
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Black Creek Items.
the Editor If the Dispatch:

To the Editor If the Dispatch:
Hope my long silence does not
prove d~isloyalty.
The farmers in our neigEborhocd
are busy planting corn and getting
ready f,r cotton. Every way you
can hear tie vocalizstion Of tie small
boy plower, with no uncertain sound
Oar lumbermen are busy and the
buzz Of the saw is a fit accompani-
ment for the pillow boys halo.
Mrs. Rebecca Kyzer and b,r two
sweet children are visiting the pa
rental home on Black Greek.
The cry on Black Creek DOW is
not have you seen George" but
have you seen - we'll, ask a your g
man and he will tell you who.
Did you not hear a great ramb!ing
noise last week? Well, one of our
pillow boys drew such a crooked row
that he fell out of it.
The school at Smi b Branch is
progressing grandly, under the efici-
ent management Of Prof. James Y.
Smith.
Nothing being done along matri-
monial lines in our once active
community. Since "poor Kloud'ke,"
has let the opportunity slip all the
rest seem to be padding their W
canoe.
There is a very valuable chalk mine
on MI. Jake S%humpert's place, on
Black Greek. Don't see why it
should not be developed.
Tell the candidates not to bother
the dear people from their blowing
but content themselves singing sin
the sweet by and by"
Let K'oadike 70 warn all aspirants,
If you are not going to do, don't
blow. Don't fool the poor people
with your elJq1ence? and then vote
against their every wish. The pass
word will be, did you do what you
said you would?
Rev Evans b Ill preached a very
able sermon at Florence on the third
Sunday.
The beautiful Spring time has
come with all it's sweet singing birds
and blooming flowers. Look out for
Cupid.
Come out, Mr.. Editor, and let's 60
fishing.
Three cheers for the boy that does
not smoke cigarettes! The devil
knows how to poison the youth of
our fair country.
Guess. "Bills" is gone to town
To boss the folks around,
He'd better turn about,
Or his wife will turn him out.
Klondike.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-04-04
Dots from Sandy Run.
To the Elitor OF the Dispatch:

10 the Eiitor OF the Dispatch:
We are having very pleasant
weather.
Farmers are vry busy planting
corn in this section.
The small grain that didn't freeze
is looking fine.
From the looks of the fruit treas
there will be plenty of fruit this year,
MI. Thomas Ccider is GREETING q
fine dwelling at his hcms near the
State road.
Communion services will be held
at Sandy Ran Lutheran church on
Easter Sunday.
Miss Hattie ,igler has returned
home from Sand Mountain, where
she taught asuccsssful school during
last winter.
Miss Ada Il ,of is visiting her SIS
tiers, Mrs. John Corley and Mrs. L.
F. Roof.
Miss Enmie Gardner, the charm
ing daughter of NJ. Nd Gardner,
is visiting her aunt, Miss Callie
Gates.
Mr.. David Gsiger, a student of
the Presbyterian High school of Co
bia, paid his parents a flying visit
last Sunday. Peter.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-04-04

Henry A. Brunson, the Judge OF
Probate and Master in Equity for
Orangeburg, has mysteriously dis
appeared and bis present where
abouts are unknown. He has been
gone for about ten days, and by
authority of instructions received
from Governor insolvency, Clerk Of
Court Sally has taken charge of the
Office and an Investigation Of its at
fairs has begun. So far it has been
developed that Mr.. Brunson is short
$4,000, and it is expected that as the
Investigation proceeds other short
ages Will be discovered.
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Br0okIand News.
To the Editor Of the Dispatch:

10 the Editor Of the Dispatch:
The citizens Of our town have been
making an effort for some time to
secure q suitable location for a GENE
terry, at last, Messrs. Shuler and
Hagood have succeeded in supplying
the citizens With this long needed
location. They have selected sn
ideal spot in the western suburbs Of
Brookland, the underground having
already been removed and the ground
is now ready to be enclosed. MI.
Hsgood will soon begin to lay it off
in squares and beautify tie grounds
with walks, shade trees, etc.
Already lots have been sold and
others spoken for.
At the home of Mrs. William W.
Geiger a box party was given la;
week, the proceeds going to the con-
pletion Of the Methodist church.
Quite a large crowd eojoyin5 this
occasion and a neat little sum Of
money vas raised.
Messrs. Shuler, Witt Il Shuil, the
owners OF Mirror Lake, have cen
tracted with Mr. Bell for the boring
of a flowing well at the Lake. This
will improve that section Of tie
town very much and the cool stream
OF fresh water flowing constantly
into the Lake will make the many
little fish rtjoice during the warm,
summer days.
The Baptist church is nearing
completion, this building will be n
of the most beautiful church struc-
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-04-04

A delegation representing the
ministers of Charleston called upon
President Mckinley and urged
him TO visit Charleston on the occa
sion Of the coming convention 10
July next, of the national education,
al association. The President as
surcd the delegation that it would
give MIN much pleasure to visit
Charleston and mingle with her PEG
PIE and accepted the invitation con-
disionally.
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lures in the equity. Contractor
Salisbury is to be congratulated for
the skilIful and artistic manner in
which be has done his work.
NJ II. Witt has contracted for an
additional two feet in the story OF
the second story of his store building
on State street. This change will
edd very much to the looks and COM
forts of the hall and the many mem
bers of the different orders here ap.
preciate this timely and thoughtful
:ct of Mr.. Witt.
E W. Sbull is having a large two
story barn and ware house con-
structed near his store.
II rumors be true, the Street Car
Company will soon extend their line
across the river and out to Mirror
Lake. This will be a most delightful
ride for Columbians and a very agree
able one for Brookland citizens.
The only difficulty that has in any
Way interfered with this enterprise
is the crossing of the Congaree, but
recently, the owners of the bridge
stated to one of the leading citizens
in our town that the company need
not stand back on this, for the piers
on the north side of the bridge were
sufficiently large to hold the tract
and no objections would be made on
their side should the company wish
to cross after satisfactory arrange
ments.
". A. Moiy and J.. c. Kirby
each have purchased them a very
choice lot near the Presbyterian
church and will soon begin the erec-
ton of their beautiful homes now
being planned.
Hamp Caughman is able to be out
again after few days sickness.
The many friends of A.. D. Shull
will be glad to know that he is
improving after a long and severe
attack of kidney trouble.
W. j. C,yce will soon move his
family to his new home now being
erected near his farm at Cayce.
z. P. Kirby will leave for Denver,
Colorado, April g., whittier he will
sojourn till fall or spring for his
health.
N. S. KIRBY has severed his con-
n~ection with the mills and will take
the road as salesman for bath cabi-
nets.
Mrs. John Doyle and children will
move t. Darlington this week, where
she will join her husband, who left
last week preparatory to her depart
ure.
John K Carter, who has been
employed in the NV York Barber
shop, and who has won an enviable
reputation in this art, can now be
found in the barber shop of Mr.. E J.
Thornhill. d.
April 2, 1900.
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Mr.. John M. Edmnnds, a brother
of MI. r. n. Edmunds, of Columbis,
died in Chattanooga, Tenn, last
week. Mr. E imunds will be pleas
antly remembered by many Of our
readers, he having clerked for the
f-m Of Dssportes g. Edmunds, some
years ago. He was the son of a Lex
ingtoaian, his father being DR.. Ed
munds, who many years ago resided
near Leesville.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-04-04

The Beers seem not to be discour
aged over their recent 6eafeats.
They appear to be cheerful over the
situstiop, and it is claimed that
President Kruger has said that he
would yet have the English at his
feet suing for peace. The Boer army
has recently received an addition #
$4,000 men from foreign countries
who sympathise with the Boer cause.
Heavy engagements are reported
from the front and every inch of
ground between Bloemfortein ard
Pretoria will be holly contested.
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Deimar High School Dots.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch.
Regular spring wheather.
The health of the community il
very good.
Farmers are a little behind with
their work on account of so MUCK
rain.
The Dupont School will close to.
night. Several of our students are
expecting to attend the exercises.
A handsome woman is a jewel; a
good woman is a treasure.
Prof. W. H. Hare will leave the
school room today, much to the re-
greet of the students and Prof. Der
rick. Free.
March 80, 1900.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-04-04

Miss Fannie P. McC4ntS, CT Co.
lambia, has published an excellent
sketch Of Emily Geiger, the Lexing-
ton heroine of Revolutionary memory,
sin honor of the completion Of the
memorial tablet to the daring girls
memory"
It is probable that the war tax will
be materially reduced. The tax is
now yielding q YER more than
sufficient to meet all demands.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-04-04
SEVEN RUNNING SORES CURED
%JOhnStOn'S SarSaparilla
QUART BOTTLES.
THE SPRING MEDICINE.

III oF%IHA IN
JoHNSToNS sARsAPARILLA as a Blood Food and Nerve Energzr is the
greatest SPRING MEDICINE ever discovered. It comes as a rich blessing from
heaven othe" worno out" the run down. the overworked and dedHtaed. That tired
feeling, those sinking spells" the languor and dependency which arise from badly our
ihed nerves. from thin. vuated blood and al undered body vanish as if by magic
spell. The WEAKNESS lasatude and nervous poshahon which accompany the spring.
time and the heat Of unrer, arec conquered md banshed at once. For every form OF
neuashenia. and all ailments Of the brain and nerve. Insomnia. hyshra and nervousness
generally, tits almost a specific. FURNISHES the very elements to rebuild WORKOUT NERVE
tissues. 1t feeds brain. nerve ceners and nerves. calming and equaHAng their action: it
makes rich. red, honest blood. Newness of life new hope. new strength follow its faith
fl. USE. 1t makes the weak strong, md the old young again.
1t was the anhquaed (ut now happily expLoded) method n teg good odt times, to
treat Salt Rheum, Scrofua, Cancer and other troublesome disorders arising from
BLOOD TAINT with powerful alternatives, such as mercury, arsenic nd other mineral
agents. 1t was expected by tH" treatment that the poison could be killed while the blood
was left to course through its channels holding in Nsc circulation the specific germs Of the
disease. Butt. this way. every pato Of the body became more or less diseased. Moth
ing can be more terrible than a horribly destructive bood tat 1t note only attacks vru-
lnhy the different fractures Of the body, but many times the bones are one ycombed
and destroyed. 1t often seeks ut the nerves and spinal cord, and again lit will bring de-
cay and death to SON vital organ, as the kidneys liver or stomach. There is only ne
scientific method for the cure of blood faint That PURlFlCAIlON Every particle
Of the blood must be removed through the e1ecrsory channels, the lungs Kidneys bowels,
liver and skin. &" First pure. then peaceable." The great restorative, reconsnucuve and
vtaHzer Of the blood. JOHNSTONS SARSAPARILLA, not only radically and X
hausdvey removes the faint but also emoves all mercury caomcl and other minerals,
and fills the veins and arteries with the ruby glowing current Of vitality. 1.-The blood is
the life" Good health means pure blood. The old and reliable remedy, J0HNSTONS
SARSAPARILLA, is universally regarded a the greatest Blood Purifier ever discov-
cred. This fact is low established beyond question or caH.
BLOOD POISON CURED BY JoFNsTONs sARsAPARILLA.
Byron Mich. Ohhr 81. 1884,.
Genhemen|n April hN began sing JOHNSTONS SARSAPARILLA for Blood Poison aad
by an ampuntona one Ct M am had SEVEN RUNNING SORES on my legs used two bMes
ard was entirely cured. know it is what cured me. Yours truly {. W. LUTHER.
HdICEIIGAN DRUG COMPANY, IETF OFT, MICH.
j. E. KAUFMAN, LEXINGTON, S. G.
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Final DISCHARGE.

NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL
~ pes 'us interested that l Will apply to
he HJu. George :. Drafts, Judge CT Pro-
at. IL aid tor the county of Lexingt' n,
-ta.e of South Carolina, on the TIN day
o. Nav. 10 o at ii o'clock in The forenoon.
T. r :. final discharge as Executor OF tue Es-
STA e of Sarah VI Qlattle' ann deceased.
WILLIE E QUATrLEBAUM,
Executor.
April t. 1900. 4w24pd.
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MASONIC.

& REGULAR COMMUNICATION
~of Lexington Lodge, No. 152,
IVA. F. NJ, will be held on
Saturday, April II, 1900, at
o'clock p. m. Members will please
be prompt in attendance.
On Saturday afternoon, April 18th,
at 2 o'clock, the Eastern Star degree
will be conferred upon applicants
The wives, widows, sisters, daughters
ard mothers of Masons are entitled
to receive this degree.
By order of the ". NJ.
G. NJ. HARMAN, Secretary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-04-04

Wantei-Some town to prove that
she is ahead of Columbia in progress.
Columbia State. What's the mat
ter, neighbour Where have you
been lately not to have heard of the
remarkable progress of Lexington?
Awake from your Rip Van Wirkle
sleep aud keep your weather eye on
Lexington!
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-04-04

The Beers laid an ambush for the
British into which the command
under Broadwood blindly walked
with the result of $50 men kill
ed and wounded and q large lot
of ammunition captured. 1t is re-
ported that Lord Roberts has re-
captured the cannon
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-04-04
Masonic.

A Aregular communication of Po-
~ maria Lodge, No. Isl, A. F. NJ.
will convene in Masonic Hall, Peak,
S. c., Saturday evening, April
IA, 1900, at 64 o'clock sharp. Take
notice and govern yourselves accord
ipgly Brethren.
John G. Swygert, Master.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-04-04

Chocolate for cakes, powdered
sugar for iceing cakes, candy trim
minss fer cakes, fine extracts and
essences, all at the Bazaar.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-04-04

A new Modern Bicycle $500
model) for sale cheap. Apply to
Rice B. Harman, Lexington, S. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-04-04
1.-THE Guignard brickyard cannot

THE Gaignard brickyard cannot
make enough brick to supply the
demand in Columbia. Brick are be
ing shipped here daily.'-Columb:a
State. This concern is a Lexington
enterprise, owned and managed BY a
Lexingtonian, and the brick are made
of lexington dirt, hence the cause
of the great demand for them. Our
clay is peculiarly adapted for brick
making purposes and the day is Ger
tainly not far in the distance when
other yards will spring up that will
manufacture a brick superior in every
way and for all purposes to the IA
NOUS Philadelphia press brick.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-04-04
ANNOUNCEMENTS

HON. J, WIN STOKES is hereby an
nounc' d as a candidate for re election to
Congress from the Seventh District, sui
Jet to the Democratic primary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-04-04
Bids Invited,

CEALEO BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED
~ until April 10th. 1890. by the UNDER
signed, Building Committee. for the erec-
ton and completion of AMI o. 0. F. build
lpg. to be erected in the town of Lexing-
ton, s G..
Contractor to furnish all material.
Plans and specifications can be seen at
Kaufmann's drug store.
Successful contra ;tor to furnish bond
for the faithful Performance of work.
Committee reserves the light to rject
any and all bids.
I. z. MEETZE, Chairman.
GEO. S. DRAFTS, w. A. HARTMAN.
J. J Buckley, JAMES E RAWL,
l.. w. Reid. J. + KAUFMANN,
ALFRED J. FOX.
March 81, 1900. 2w2l
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Notice.,

4 IL PERSONS INDEBTED TO THE
II Estate Of Emma A. Harsey, deceased,
Ar hereby notified to make immediate AZ
nent to the undersigned. and those having
demands against Said Estate must present,
b III, al verified to
SARAH L. 1IEND, Executrix.
April 3. 1890. 3w23.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-04-04
Peerless Acid.

T HAVE JUST BEEN ABLE TO GET
/ rs toys Of Peerless Acid "a 90 from
Pocomoke People OF Norfolk, Va. A new
thing Call at Prosperity early and get
some. S.. j. KDHN.
I also handle Registers Goods, of Nor
70 k Va. 3w2l.
When writing mention the Dis patch.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-04-04

Aguinaldo is reported to be in
Singapore and has declared his in
tension Of goiog back to Manila.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-04-04
A ma just in the act Of lifting a barrel
of -four felt a hand laid on his shoulder.

man. Becal
a physician, a
it's i'm S s
That nj a y
be-" said the
man, "but I
know I cam"
and he stoop-
ed and lifted
the barrel to
his shoulder.
"What made
you so sure
you could do
it?" asked the
astonished
physician.
Sln-- Y,-
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-07-07
sandxxille Items.

The C. E. Society of Sandy Mount NJ. T.
Church held lis monthly social for the month
of June at the home of Mrs. Lucinda Herring,
on Tuesday evening, June 18th, last The
occasion was one of exceedingly great inter
est, as was manifested by The attendance and
the spirit of the exercises. consisting of solo
duets, quarteltes, readings and songs. b, ii'e
members Of the society. There has mn Teen
any announcement rs yet tor a social i'r The
month Of July.
The Ladies, siiie Society OF Sandy Mount
NJ P. Church will hold its monthly meeting
at the home of Mr. Dennis Smith, Wakefield,
on Saturday, July l4th. All the members are
requested TO attend.
Chldrens Day services of Sandy Mount
NJ. p. Sunday school was held last Sunday.
July LIST, at 10 Il. M. very large and aiten-
tive audience Yves present, more than could
be accommodated with seats or standing room
An Interesting program was rendered and was
principally confined TO the scholars OF the
primary department of the school, consisting
of solos, Duets, quartettes, songs, dialogues
and recitations. A very pretty and catchy
little drill and march song was rendered by
seven little Pilgrim girls and seven little SOL
der boys with appropriate accouirements.
The Sandy Mount Sunday school Is very
bright aud interesting one, consisting OF about
200 members, of which about one-haif belong
TO the primary department under the super
vision of Mr. Geo. Ii. Caple. Mrs. Vernon
Reese and Mrs. Albert K Hoff, who had it i'll
charge for the last three years, and report a
very bright and active body of little work
ers. About $40 were collected by them IL
envelopes for this occasion and 81 By the
other members of the school, making a tota
of about ST. on last Sundays collection fol
the missionary cause.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-07-07
Union Mills Items.

Harvest has nearly ended in this vicinity.
Some farmers have already housed all their
wheat The crop is heavy one. Messrs. b.
F. Shriver & Co. have threshed part of their
crop .and report 80 bushels per acre. The
wheat is of the Fuliz variety. Others report
30 bushels per acre.
The great heat of the present week made it
very uncomfortable for man and beast 10 per-
form ordinary labor. A horse in the team of
Messrs. b. f. Shriver 4 Co. was overcome by
heat on Wednesday and had to be removed
from the road.
Many flags were displayed on the 4th, but
our citizens and farmers III the vicinity were
generally too busy to suspend work. in the
evening Messrs. B. F. Shriver & Co. treated
the public, as is their custom, to "a fine display
of fire works, and the ladies of the NJ. l..
Church held a festival on the Academy lawn.
The second quarterly conference of the
Littlestown Circuit will be held at the NJ. =.
Church here July 2lst and 22d. Rev. L. NJ.
Yocum, p. f., will preach Saturday evening
and Sunday morning.
The Sunday school at this place will hold a
picnic and children's day service in an adj
joining grove on Saturday, August 18th, next.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-07-07
New Advertisements.

The Beginning of the Greatest of Bargain
Sales-Miler Bros. Popular Cash Stores,
Westminster, Md.
Notice to the Tax Payers of Uniontown
District-Wm. U. Marker, Former Collector.
Occasion Extraordinary F. Derr's
Great Model Emporium, Westminster, Md.
Blown All To Pieces-New York Bargain
House, Westminster, Md.
We Want Wheat-Wade Fl. d. Warfield Il
Co., Sykesville, Md.
1000 Bushels of Wheat Wanted-P. p.
Sauble, Finksburg.
Mortgagee's Sale of a Good Farm-David
Stoner, Mortgage.
List of Unclaimed Matter in the Postoilice,
Westminster. Md.
What Do You Think-Wm. C. Devilbiss,
Westminster, Md.
Notice to Threshermen and Traction En-
CINE Owners.
The White Paace-John d. Bowers, West
minister, Md.
Notice to Tax-Payers-J. Wesley Biggs,
Collector.
Dividend Notice.. W. Herring, Cashier.
Special-Wm N. Keefer, Westminster. Md.
Legal Notices. Festivals, &c.