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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-06-12
Mail Facilities N ,eded.

The people in the Black Creek
section of the county are waiting
with the patience of Job on the
Post Office Department to grant
them the mail facilities for which
they have petitioned. They want
the star route continued from Clark's
Mill to Mr.. Davis Gantt's, on the
south side of Black creek, with one
Office between the two places. This
is to those people an important mat
ter and should receive the immediate
consideration of the proper authori-
ties. As it is now they are almost
entirely without any mail facilities
and the continuation of the star
route through their section will un-
doubtedly be great convenience to
them. We trust that those having
this matter in charge will be impor-
tune in their efforts to impress TIE
facts in the case upon the depart
ment so that they will see the i'm
perative necessity for the continuation
of the star route as proposed and
will take immediate action in the
matter.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-06-12
PREPARED for the Rush.

Information from the wheat grow
ing section Of the county indica e
that the crop is in excellent condi-
ton and the harvest promises to be
large. The grain is almost ready
for the "scythe" and it will probably y
begin to be cut as soon as the weatt-
er conditions are favorable.
In view of large crop and to pre-
pare himself to handle it with prompt
ness and dispatch, Mr.. Erby j.
George, who is one of the best
millers in the State, has put bis
roller mill, on Twelve Mile creek,
near this place, in thorough repair.
He has made many Improvements to
MS plant and added new machinery
which will give the most satisfactory
results to his customers. He ex-
poets to handle the first of the har-
vest and has prepared himself 80
to do.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-06-12
Crop Conditions.

The crop conditions in the State
are gloomy according to the weekly
report. Over the western and north
ern counties, were much too cool for
cotton and there was a general de-
fciency.
Over the western, central, northern
and northeastern counties, the
weather conditions were favorable
for farm work, and cultivation made
fair progress.
Cotton is unusually small, lacks
cultivation, and is somewhat lousy in
places.
Corn has begun to tassel and is
being laid aside in the southeastern
section, where it's condition however,
is poor.
A1Go mueaG udS IuSleu UdulJ I,
while early is being harvested. Oats
harvest is we'll advanced, but the
rains have damaged some in the
shock, yields are variable, but aver
age fairly good.
Tobacco is extremely poor, and
dying for lack Of proper cultivation.
Worms are numerous in places.
Upland rice is fine and some river
rice also.
Melons are a failure in places and
poor generally. Peaches are drop
ping and early varieties are rotten
ing. Pastures and gardens have
improved, but alas, nothing is said
of the blackberry crop in which we
are interested at this season of the
year.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-06-12
G. u. Barr, of Leesville inform,

G d. Barr, of Leesville informs
the readers of the Dispatch in this
issue that be has large stock Of dry
goods, shoes, hats and groceries,
which he desires 10 turn into cash,
and to do so will name the loves;
prices on these goods. He has also
just received load of the best make
of cooking stoves which are cheaper
than Lexington dirt. He also handles
cofins, ceskets and burial suits, and
is agent for the Celebrated DeeriDg
binders and mowers. Give him a
call when needing anything in his
line and he will give you the best
goods for the least money.
Mr.. Samuel J. Leaphart is in Co.
lumbia taking in the commencement
exercises of the South Carolina Col
lege, enjoying himself with his
former college chums and having a
good time generally.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-06-12
The Place to Buy.
get 1t,

I have entirely too many shoes and
too much dry goods on hand and
have decided to get rid CT them by
giving my customers a chance to get
goods at half price. With every pair
of shoes sold, give a draw and if
you get lucky number you get your
shoes at half price. And with every
dollars worth of dry goods purchas-
ed you get draw and if you are
lucky you get your goods at half
price. Now I positively guarantee
that every fourth number will win.
Now if you need anything in these
lines, here is chance that you don't
get every day; and furthermore you
had better come at once, as will
only continue this offer only a short
time. This offer includes shoes, hats
pants and dry goods.
II. L. Oswald.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-06-12
A New Enterprise.

Work is progressing finely at
Price & Gross brickJard on Four
teen Mile creek. A splendid quality
of brick is being manufactured.
This is new enterprise which has
recently been started by MIR. Jasper
Price and Messrs. Ben and Pat
Gross and will doubtless be a fnan-
cial success. There is an increasing
demand for good, substantial and
we'll made brick and these gentlemen
can supply that demand.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-06-12
Cures Blood and Skin Troubles.
Trial Treatment Free.

Is your blood pure? Are you sure
of it? Do cuts or scratches heal slow
ly? Does your skin itch or burnt
Have you Pimples7 Eruptionss Ach-
ing bones or back? Eczema? Old
Sores? Boils? Scrofula? rheumatism?
Foul Breath? Catarrh? Are you pale?
Then B. B B. Botanic Blood Balm)
will purify your blood, heal every
sore and give clear, smooth, healthy
skin. Deep-seated cases like ulcers,
cancer, eating sores, painful swelling,
blood poison are quickly cured by b.
tanic Blood Balm. Cures when all
else fails. Thoroughly tested for 80
years. Drug stores 81 per large bot
tie. Trial treatment free by writing
Blood Balm Co, Atlanta, Ga. d.
scribe trouble-free medical advice
given. Over 5000 voluntary testi-
monials of cures by B. B. B,
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-06-12
Ladies Can Wear Shoes

one size smaller after using Aliens
Foot-Ease, a powder to be shaken
into the shoes. It makes tight or
new shoes feel easy; gives instant
relief to corns and bunions. It's the
greatest comfort discovery Of the
age. Cures and prevents swollen
feet, blisters, callous and sore spots.
Aliens Foot Ease is a certain cure
for sweating, hot, aching feet. At all
druggists and shoe stores, 25 cents.
Trial package free by mail. Address
Allen S. Olmstead, LIE Roy, n. Y.
20-1y.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-06-12
A Record Breaker.

The June term of tie Court of
General Sessions was convened
promptly, en- Monday morning with
Judge Ernest Gary presiding.
The criminal court was a record
breaker, for our county. There was
not a single trial by jury, although
six negroes we're in Jail to answer at
this term. Two Of them plead
guilty, ore was sent back to the mag
istrate for trial, one was bailed, to
appear for trial next September and
the other two are in Jail awaiting
their trials, and within two hours
sfter the opening Of the court, Solic-
tor Thurmond was on his way home,
in Edgefeld.
The grand jury returned true bills
in all the cases given them, to wit:
Pick Bowers for assault and battery
with intent to kill and carrying con-
cealed weapon. He plead guilty
and was given six months. Isaac
Washington for housebreaking and
larceny. He plead guilty and re-
ceived three months. Will Smith,
Robert Burs, Sam Taylor and Davis
Carter for highway robbery; Levi
Gates for assault and battery with
intent to kill and of high and ag-
gravated nature; Thomas Ridgell for
like charge and D. A. Wages for
same charge.
There were several other cases but
in them the Solicitor gave out no
bills.
At three o'clock the grand and
peti. iuries were paid and discharged.
PRESENTMENT.
To His Honor. Ernest Gary, Judge
presiding:
We, the grand jury, respectfully
beg to report,
We have acted upon all bills hand
ed out by the Solicitor and have
returned the same with our findings
endorsed thereon.
There have been several complaints
made to the grand jury in reference
to violation of the law but the in
formation given has been soindefnite
that no action could be had thereon.
We suggest that all violations be
reported to the Magistrates Of the
county for investigation and through
them brought before the court for
due consideration.
The special committee of our body
appointed to investigate the county
Offices and official bonds have report
ed that they have examined all
official bonds and find the same in
good condition. They will make
further examinations before our CON-
ing September court.
Thanking the court and officials
for courtesies shown, we submit
this our report.
W. H. f. Rast, Foreman.
The constables were J. W. Fry, T.
S. Harman, Jake Buckley, Austin
Roof and Newton Monts. Ticket
boy, Ready Wingard.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-06-12
Good Examinations.

The result Of the recent examina-
tions of the South Carolina College
shows the standing of the following
young men from Lexington, who are
attending the college:
j. W. Haltiwanger, proficient in
political science.
G. E. Leaphsrt, Jr., proficient in
French and biology.
DR.. L. K Sturkie who is taking a
special course, distinguished in law,
proficient in political science.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-06-12
Some Future improvements.

There is probably movement on
foot to get the Cable Telegraph Co,
to extend its wires from the Two
Notch roed by way of this place,
thence on to Columbia and establish
an chice here. A movement is also
on foot to have the Southern Express
Company open an Office in town fer
the convenience and accommodation
of our people.
Now, if the Seaboard Air Lire
officials can be induced to build
line from this place to connect with
it's main line at some convenient
point, Lexington will certainly be
in the swim. There is business
enough already developed to induce
the railroad people to do this.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-06-12

The little child of Mr.. and Mrs.
W. B. Meetze died at the b ome o
its grand parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
H. Meetze, last night after a brief
illness. Reash was nine months
old and arrangements are being
made to bury her this afternoon at $50
o'clock in St. Stephens cemetery.
We are grieved to learn Of the death
of this bright little jewel, and while
the gladness and sunshine have gone
out of the home circle we are con-
soled with The promises that the
purified spirit of little Rsash is now
basking in the sunlight Of the glori-
fed presence of angels.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-06-12

Owners of horses, cattle, swine, or
live stock of any kind should keep a
supply of Dr. Boyd's "Sure Pop"
remedies on hand ready for any emer-
gency. The life of valuable animal
might be saved by their prompt ap-
plication. These remedies have the
reputation of being very efficient and
reliable for the diseases for which
they are prepared. For sale at the
Bazaar.
The officer named Lee, killed in a
recent battle in the Philippine
islands, was not Fitzhugh Lee, DR.,
as previously reported.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-06-12
Teachers Examination.

By order of the State Board OF
Education, there will be regular
examination Of teachers of the free
public schools, held in the court
house on Friday, the 21st of June,
1901, commencing at 10 o'clock, a. m.
John S. Derrick,
County Supt. Of Education,
Lexington county, S. G.
June II, 1901
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-06-12
A Superb Grip Cure.

Johnson's Tonic is superb Grip
cure. Drives out every trace OF Grip
Poison from the system. Does it
quick. Within an hour it enters the
blood and begins to neutralize the
effects Of the poison. Within a day
it places Grip victim beyond the
point Of danger. Within q week,
ruddy cheeks attest return to per-
feet health. Price so cents if it cures,
Ask for Johnson's Chill and Fever
Tonic. Take nothing else.
90-j0no
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-06-12
ManteG.

Trustworthy men and women to
travel and advertise for old establish
ed house Of solid financial standing.
Salary $3.50 year and expenses, ali
layable in cash No canVassing re-
uuired. Give references and enclose
self addressed stamped envelope.
Address Manager, 355 Caxton Build
ing, Chicago. OIL
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-06-12

The spring clean up is in full
force in all parts of the Klondike
camp. Millions of dollars worth of
gold dust has been washed from the
mountains like Jumps of pay dirt.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-06-12
PENCIL And SCISSORS.
Wayside Notes Gathered Here and
There by a Dispatch Man.

Iat NaL "oy OO SSo'
Warn.
Showery today.
Crops are grassy.
Mutton" corn is tasseliDg.
Court was q email affair.
Cotton is steady at s cents.
The farmers are having hard row
to hoe.
Pure white cream (summer) cheese
at the Bazaar.
All of DR.. Boyd's remedies are for
sale at the Bazaar.
The spring chicken is a scarce
delicacy in this market.
No nice fruit hes yet appeared on
our market.
All kinds of vegetables will socn
be plentiful.
The rain last Sunday evening
greatly refreshed man and beast and
revived vegetation.
Mr.. A. ". Love of Chester, has
been appointed Superintendent of
the State exhibit at Charleston.
Mr.. R NJ. Shealy warn persons aot
10 hire or harbor John Rish, colored,
who is under contract to work for
him.
Mr.. Scot; Hendrix, after pleas
ant visit to relatives in Leesville and
Saluda county, has returned home.
Capt Mee,ze has taken the new
recruits to the changing.
Two or three bushels of seed peas
wanted at the Dispatch Office.
Hicks, the weather prophet, has
been pretty correct in his forecasts
so far.
The farmers are very busy catch
II IL l. L
recent heavy rains.
A party Of young people enjoyed
a pleasant fishing outing at Barre's
pond last week.
Misses Emmie and Beulah Fox,
after pleasant visit to relatives and
friends in Batesburg, have returned
home.
Mrs. Scottie Harman and her
daughter, Mrs. Ethel Snyder, paid a
flying visit to relatives in Columbia
this week.
Mr.. J. S. Huffman, a clever gentle
man and good farmer from Lower
Fork, made US smile to the amount
of one dollar Monday.
A full line of foreign and domestic
hardware can be found at T. B.
Aughtry & Co., Columbia, who sell
the best goods for the least money.
Treasurer Shealy is visiting his
home. After angling for the dollars
OF the taxpayers for sometime, he is
now trying his hand angling for ''cats"
in the Saluda.
There will be no question about
your getting nice, sweet butter ify you
will send to the Bazaar for it. It is
kept on ice and one pound is worth
two OF any other kind.
Auditor Derrick only lacks enc
township and part of another Of
having his tax duplicate completed.
He has been working continuously
and industriously for sometime on it.
There will be divine services at
the Episcopal Chapel this evening.
The Rev. Mr.. Stuart, of the Presby-
terian church, will oficiate. TIE
public is cordially invited.
Attention is directed to the offer
of free scholarship in the College
of Charleston, to be found in the
advertising columns in this issue.
Blacksmiths and wheelwrights
should use the best materials in their
work, and to get them they should
60 to T. B. Aughtry & Co., Colum
bia.
Mr.. Luther Sbull, one of the jurors
of the recent term of the court, who
believes in paying as hegoes, dropped
in to see US before he left Monday and
paid up his dues.
Mr.. Thomas Dykes, good farmer
and a substantial citizen from the
Swansea section, dropped in to see
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-06-12
Married,

On June 10Th, 1901, by the Rev.
". D. Quick, Mr.. Samuel A. Davis
and Mrs. Mary Alice Harman, both
OF Lexington.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-06-12

Index to New Advertisements.
General Merchandise-C D. Barr.
Boyd Chemical Company.
College Of Charleston.
Warning-R NJ Shealy.
Sheriff Sale.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-06-12
g MA.e~

This signature is on every box Of the genuine
Laxative Bromc=Quinine Tablets
The remedy that cures cold in one day
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-06-12

@Notices aciU be inserted
in the Local department at
the a,nifiorasa price Of 5 cents
per Tine, to one and all. "a
Gilpin observer., 1901-11-14
shape for larger output OF ore than at
any previous time since its history.
AN IMPORTANT RULING.

Word has been received at Colorado
Springs from the department Of the in
terror at Washington, recently made by
the secretary of the interior. The de-
cision is about as follows:
Hereafter all applicants for patents
must make entry on all mining claims
within the year ensuing in which the
period Of publication terminated. The
former rule was that entry could be
made within any reasonable time, which
permitted some applicants to come in
with their entries several years after the
publication had expired. The decision
is widespread in it's significance. In the
event entry is not made in the calendar
year the applicants entry is void. The
decision was made in the case of the
cleveland ct. al. VS.. the Eureka No. G..
NJ. g. NJ. company in relation to mining
claims.
A second decision lesc importance
but OF general interest was that all ques-
tions as to the annual expenditure upon
mining claims are not for the determine
tion Of the land department, but Of the
courts. Here ofore the land office has
settled all these matters.
Gilpin observer., 1901-11-14
The Observer Mi3i39 Department.

Rocky Mountain News: Daniel Hug
OF Denver, has begun suit in the federal
court against Hendrie & Bolthofi, ask.
ing damages for infringement Of patents
which he holds to the Hug wafer wheel,
He also prays an injunction to prevent
the further maaing Of the machines by
that company.
Milford Steele this week fled lien
with the county clerk and recorder on
the property OF the Gettysburg NJ. M. and
D. company, in Lump gulch.
Gilpin observer., 1901-11-14
Died.


In Black Hawk. Colorado, Nov. 8, 1901,
after short illness of pneumonia, Jo-
seph Dewhurst, aged 36 years.
Deceased had re-id lin Black Hawk
for a number Of years and was an iron
moulder by trade, having worked at the
Black Hawk foundry during his resi-
dence in that city. He was member Of
Division No. l, Ancient Order of Hibern.
ians, as we'll as Of the commandery OF
tho Knights Of st. John. His
funeral occurred Sunday morning from
his late residence to st. Mary's Church
OF tho Assumption in Central City, up-
der the auspices Of tho Hibernians sad
Catholic KuiRhts. The Daughters OF
Erin were al. in att ndance a. Q body
Hs leaves an aged mother. wife. two
brothers and sister. Who have the CON-
dolence OF large circle OF friends Ind
acquaintances in their bereavement. In-
torment was made in the Catholic ceme-
terry west OF Central City.
In Nevadaville. Colorado. Saturday,
ANOsouAO0A " AOOAp OOuu N1btOoEt, uK0Q
Al years and 8 months.
Deceased has becn q sufferer for some
time from miners consumption. He
leAves wife and one son. Tho funeral
occurred Tuesday al. rnoon.
In Perigo. Colorado. Tuesday, Novem-
ber IL, 1901, Wm. e. Cummings, aged
25 years.
Deceased's death was very sudden. He
left his home in Perigo Tuesday, and
won't into the timber near by. Not 70.
turning homo that evening, search was
made, and his dead body found. His
death occurred from an elliptic at. Tho
funeral will occur Friday morning at
8 o'clock from the Church of the As
sumption, this city.
At American City, Pine district, Colo
RADIO. Nov. IL, 120l, the aged mother
OF Capt. Steadman.
The romans were emtslmed and
shipped to Boston for interment.
Gilpin observer., 1901-11-14

In Chicago, Illinois, November 12, 1901
to the wife OF William n. Nichols, Jr.
e 10-pound son.
Such was the contents OF telegram
brother Of the happy father.
received in this city by E. A. Nichols
In Russell Gulch, Colorado, November
4, i" Il, to the wife of the NJ. Keidle,
Jr., a 9-pound son.
Mother and son getting along .licely.
In Quartz Valley, Saturday, November
0, II, to the wife of George Merz,
u son.
Gilpin observer., 1901-11-14
Married.

At st. Johns Cathedral, Denver, the
evening OF November II, 1901, I w.
Henni ,ton and Miss Eleanor Hart OF
Denver.
The bride is the youngest daughter Of
Dean Hart Of the cathedral, the groom
being son Of the late Henry Hanning-
ton, a former re-ident OF Central CT; !.
The best Of wishes from Gi'pin coun-
ty friends 60 out to the groom and his
bride.
Gilpin observer., 1901-11-14
sUtc' UL oURsING MEET.
: res Defender Takes First Prize-A
Good Day for the sPort-Largs
Clowd In Attendance.

Ihe coursing meet held Last Sunday
at Merz's ranch under the auspices of
the Gilpin County Hare and Hound
Club was the most successful meet ever
held in this county. Tho hares were in
bstter condition than ever bafors. the
dog ran spl6adldiys ana u sttsndsucs
was much lsrger than heretofore, about
1000 people being present. Thsrs were
"A entries. and . rabbits vere used. The
officials Of the club arc entitled to much
credit for the succsssful manner in
which tho event was conducted. The
drst heat resulted 60 follows:
j ,e's Charley at Whites Herrican.
Msguire's Happy Boy beat O'Brien's
Kaiser.
Wesson's Dutchman beat Ivey's Fly.
Oates Pansy Blossom beat Curnov,s
Bonney.
Treeery's High Bird beat Wesson's
Brother Bill.
Slattery's Rainbow beat Berryman's
Hector Blue.
Maddern's Gipsy Queen beat Bryan's
Dony.
Cheatley's John Marrow beat o. Brien's
Blackbird.
Cheatley's Silver Knight beat Rules
Nelson.
M ;uire's D ndc- beat Donahus's
Stratton.
Cs .nin's Prairie Bell beat Deering's
L dy lump.
Eva's H h ! ks beat PolkiDghorn's
Bucksho+
10 the second heat Charley beat Hap.
py Boy, Dutch nan beat Blossom, Rain
bow beat High Bird. Ma-.sw beat Gipsy
Queen, Defender beat Silver Knight.
High Ji' Ks beat Prairie Belle.
In the finals Defender won first money
OF 10, r nh " sec I'd, Dutchman
3D., !, and High Jinks fourth slO.
Gilpin observer., 1901-11-14
A Homespun Heart.


Hal Reid's la. ,st and best pastoral
comedy, A Homespun Heart, will be the
attraction at the Opera Houss next
Monday evening. A Homespun Hes rt
10 n companion play to Human Hearts
but 10 Play Of q higher order and OF
more intense heart interest and as pure
and a. sweet a. spray of apple bios
SONS. The scene OF tho play is laid in
central Ohio and in q rural ommunity
telling OF the love and life Of a plain
homespun couple who are the victims
Tor n time. OF an unscrupulous old money
lender, who holds q mortgage on the
home OF the heroine. The miserly
william 10 assisted by an adventures, but
they are in the end overthrown through
the efforts OF bal, Sitted brother Of the
heroine. The stege settings are all new
and elaborate, careful attention being
paid to detail.
Hello Bill Meet the Elks
At the Catholic fair, Armory hall, this
evening. They will have charge Of the
fair. Attend and be sure to bring your
best girl with you.
Gilpin observer., 1901-11-14
RISING sUN LODE.

Idaho Springs News: At the Rising
Sun, Mr.. Quigley is working away on
some good ore. The tunnel is now in
1856 feet with l25 foot depth. The past
few days be opened up a nice vein 1s
inches wide Of copper-iron that lay next
to the streak of mill dirt, making the
vein matter now something over three
feet, the mill dirt running $40 and the
copper-iron $50. The outlook at this
property is surely very encouraging in
deed. Mr.. Quigley is also working the
Bellman lode hat lies west Of the Com
stock. and has three feet of mill dirt
with q small streak Of smelling iron.
The work is being done through the No.
2 tunnel. The location Of this property
10 in good territory and will no doubt
prove equal to any in that vicinity.