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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-12-13

her stood Frank Marvin. IT asked you to
come with me on my travels, and you con-
sented, as you did once before-but this
time it is for life"
Alice Reisen laughed a little hys-
terically. 'But you know what happened
before, Frank" The last word was
caress, so tenderly was it spoken ~
eyes, know from what you saba little
while ago-you thought my sister was an
other girl in whom was interested:* There
was and can be no other girl but you." And
then they talked it all over, for good.
The candy and toys were distributed from
the green-paper-wrapped tree when they
returned to the hall: They did not remain
the little parsonage across the way. Frank
had sent friend for license, and in
trice they were married.
A team and carriage were at the door,
and away they were whirled through the
beautiful but crisp prairie night.
To the RANCH" ordered Frank, and then
added: ut was a miracle that the train
stopped right here in my own town. The
big ranch-house is ablaze with light out
there, and all is ready for YOU"
So the train went on toward the noun
tains without two of its passengers.
do you know" whispered Frank, as the
team drew up to the ranch-house, almost a
mansion out there on the plains, "that re-
ceived the best Christmas present Of all
tonight"
"But you had to be your own Santa Claus
to get it, laughed Alice.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-12-13
...A...
Christmas
Love Story
BY
CHARLES
NOR EAU
HARGER

= 1FTY miles, sixty miles, seven
ty miles-seventy-three miles!
/@\ The indicator in the roadmas-
| tE$S ter's car attached to the over
XE,nnnntv land flyer showed that the train
~LNN~ was making swift time across
the level plains. Ahead, in the Pullman,
passengers scarcely noticed the speed. They
were wishing the long winter night were
over and were thinking of coy firesides
back east.
Frank Martin left the indicator with
out word to the roadmaster, whose guest
he was for the trip to his ranch, went for
ward for the tenth time that evening. He
looked anxiously up the aisle of the Pull
man. There she was-petite, dark-haired,
pensive, alone.
After a moment of indecision he ap-
preached her. MAY bring you something
from the dining CARP
Nothing, thank you; l am doing very
WELL"
What was the use? She had only nod
ded when he encountered her on the train.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-12-13
AHeFUathx r

We learn TO know at Ch<1at1ae :.
Life still IL full Of ill1:;~'' '''e*t "a
To-day Ne get tho presents, :
Next week We set the btll1. >. r.
'-Jud9U.-- :sssSsaasa:.CC 49,. 81
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-12-13

"John," asked Mrs. Torkins, tea1fully,
do you remember the present Mr.. Paee
gave me last Christmas!" F7'~
'Yes," replied her husband; what Of
it!'
II am almost sure I hsvs sent it to he,
this year."-Brooklyn Life:
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-12-13
One Token Barred

"Dearie,, what do you want na;to eive
You for Christmas?'' * = =.
swell, precious, I've got II framed pho.
tographs of you now."-Detroit Free Per-
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-12-13
wall from the Old Rnv

Don't offer costly gifts with which
That Christmas tree is hung:
Just give me back the appetite
1thad when I was young. ~
CHICAGO Record. p =
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-12-13
An Eye for the Present.

An Eye for the Present.
Miss Smoothe-No, cannot give you my
answer until the first of next year.
Mr.. Softleigh-But, why? You say you
love me, and ..~
Miss Smoothe-Why, you silly thing! If
our engagement were announced now, none
Of the other men would send me single
Christmas eift.-Baltimore American. ::
Christmas Forestry,
All trees man should love. but his life's
dearest joys ''.''..-'. -:
Should circle that tree which blooms
candles and toys. H.
-Chicago Record. .,. ss.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-12-13

Mamma-Santa Claus only comes to good
boys. -. IN -. q. {. 8. - 8.
Johnny-Huh! If he did he w;ouldn't
have to hustle much to get around.-Puck
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07
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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07
Mr.. John Bell ToWiI for the House.

Mr.. John Bell ToWiII for the House.
To the Democratic Voters of Lexing-
ton County:
7 choose this manner of making
known to you my candidacy for seat
in the General Assembly, because [
believe it to be the most effectual, in
the short time before the election. [
have never before solicited the
suffrage of the voters of Lexington
County; and I do SO now, only after
the solicitation of friends throughout
the County. l believe that I can
represent the people of Lexington,
and respectfully ask you to take me
into consideration when you are pre-
pairing yourself to make q selection
of the man best qualified to fill out
the unexpired term of Hon A. T.
Lever. I have always had my Coun-
tvs best interest at heart and have,
on all occasions, in my humble way,
done what I could to forward her
interests.
do not ask for your votes regard
less of any other consideration; but
desire you to honestly consider the
relative qualifications of the gentle
men who are in the race and if you
fnd that l am up to the proper stand
ard, then vote for me; if not, then |
exhort you, in the name of all that is
great and magnanimous in life, to
vote for the man you think best
qualified to represent you in the
Legislative Hall Of South Carolina.
do not entirely place the respon-
sibility of my candidacy on my
friend but on myself as we'll. It is
my highest ambition to represent the
people of my County. To have you
entrust me with the high and honor
able commission, which [ seek at
your hands, would indeed be a COM
pliment, to be remembered always
with gratitude.
While I do earnestly desire to rep
resent the Democratic Voters of Lex
ington County, I would have it un-
derstood, that I will have the highest
regard for all voters, regardless Of
how they cast their votes. If I am
not elected I will subordinate my
ambition to the will OF the people of
Lexington County and will continue
as have in the past to advocate that
which I believe to be of the best in
terest of our people.
Respectfully,
John Bell Towill.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07
TINBERED LAND 4 SPECIALITY.

DARTIES HAVING LAND FOR SALE,
L or those wanting to purchase are in
invited to correspond with me. Property
placed with me will be advertised free Of
charge. No commissions charged unless
sale is made.
SIG acres of good farming land in Con-
garee township, miles from Columbia and
mile from Diyanna, on which the-e. are
two tenant houses. Price $4,000, one
fourth cash; balance on easy payments.
One lot in the town of CASTOR on which
there is two-story store-bouse 24x7O;
seven rooms attached for dwelling pur-
poses, together with necessary outbuild.
ings and fine orchard. A good opening
for hotel Buildings new, costing twice
as much as the price asked for it. Price
$780,
One lot in the town of New Brook
land on which is q 5.roomed cottage and
necessary outbuildings. Price, $1,000; or
this property will be exchanged for good
farming lands.
Two good sized lots in the Town Of Cas-
ton Price. S25 each.
A house and lot in the town of Swansea.
This is good location for store. Price,
$500,
One lot in Swansea, situated IN the main
business portion of the town. on which ls
storehouse 20x4O. Price $500.
A tract consisting of l42 acres, on which
there is good, new six roomed dwelling.
2-horse farm open extra good farming
land. Situated six miles south of Bates
burg. The house alone is worth more than
the price asked. Price, S850.00.
Also I offer the following property in the
suburbs of Lexington:
l house aud lot in town. Price, $500.
tract Of II acres. Price, 500.
tract of acres. Price. $3.50.
tract of II acres. Price. S400.
tract of IL acres, on which there is
good roomed cottage. Price, $500.
II acres in the suburbs of Lexington,
fronting on the Augusta road l66 feet.
Price S75.
2G acres of land, four roomed dwelling
and outbuildings in fair condition, miles
east of Lexington. Irice, $500.
acres and small dwelling. lying and
being just beyond Lexington Depot. Price
$3.50.
liz acres, two small building, lying and
being just beyond Lexington Depot. Price
S25V.
acres. situated in the same neighbor-
hood. Price S25.
Noverber 21, 19C0-tf.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07
In Memoriam to Dr.. ]. VIM. Stokes.

In the death of Hon. J. William
Stokes, which occurred July 9Th,
1901, The Farmers Alliance has
sustained an incalculable loss. He
was a good man and faithful iu every
relation of life. As president OF the
State Alliance his mssterful spirit
and loyal heart exerted an uplifting
influence and he was an inspiration
for good to US all. As editor Of our
official organ he gave no uncertain
sound and his pen was always weld
ed in our behalf to the confusion of
our opponents. As worker in the
ranks be proved himself friend and
brother by discharging the humb)est
service as faithfully as be did the
highest trust. But it was as a mem
ber of Congress that the opportunity
came to him to further prove his
faith by his works, which he did so
thoroughly and satisfactorily as to
rejoice the hearts of his friends and
silence the caviling of his foes.
When be went to Washington he
put the Alliance demands in his
pocket as talisman and The Con-
gressional Record shows that be
never spoke or voted contrary there
to, and We are now enjoying the fruit
of his labor. He, like Abou Ben
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07
Items from Batesburq.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

To the Editor of the Dispatcb:
The "Columbia District Confer
ence" of the Methodist church met
here last Wednesday and adjourned
finally on Sunday night. The body
was band cf consecrated Christian
workers and their reports showed
much zeal in their efforts for the
Masters kingdom.
The dry spell has been only par,
TALLY broken by few small showers
and good rain is still needed. The
corn crop is much damaged and cot
ton will hardly be a full crop.
Gardens are revived and nothing to
cook is the cry of the housewife.
Mr.. J. B Hartley has been sick
again and left for Harris Springs
yesterday. We trust he will soon be
restored to health.
DR.. T. A. Quattlebaum returned
from Johns Hopkins Institute yes
terday, whittier he had been accom-
paniDg patient.
A Tackey party was held at the
residence Of Mayor Jones last night.
The comicsl part of the meeting per-
haps eclipsed anything of the kind
ever held here. The number in at
tendance was large and all had a
good time.
Bstesburg has read somewhat, of
the claims of the county in the Con-
gressional race and very naturally
has Joined in the demand, that we be
accorded recognition for long services
in the harness and it has occurred to
US, that our town, has never had a
candidate before the people of Lex
ington, while at the same time we
have kept on piling up the votes for
our neighbors.
Occasional.
August 6, 1901.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07

Senator John L. McLaurin gave
to the public on 'the 7th his long
looked for reply to the resolutions of
the State Democratic Executive G m
mittee denouncing his votes in the
United States Senate aud calling for
his resignation. The Senator says
that he is responsible to the people
alone. He ar,aigns Tillman as a
political assassin and asserts that
four of the committee, who voted for
the resolutions, are avowed candi-
dates for his seat. The paper is
lengthy, but strong one.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07

Mr.. G. W. Pound has resigned as
Magistrate Of the Fourth Judicial
Circuit of this county. The County
Executive Committee should arrange
for primary election for that Dis
trict to name Mr.. Pounds successor
a. the same time that the Congress
ional one is held. By this means a
larger vote will BIZ polled than would
otherwise be done, and as every vote
will count for LexiDgton's gifted can
didate in the Congressional race, the
Committee will be but doing the
proper thing in providing for such a
primary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07
Lorena Sparks.

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
1t has been quite time since l
appeared in your paper, Mr.. Editor,
80 here [ come again.
The health of the immunity is
very good with q few exceptions.
Hot, dry and dusty
Farmers are laying by th'ir crops.
Mr.. J. H. P,ica has the fun of
hauling lumber now a-days.
Watermelons aIe sea-: ce in our
section. l wonder why Uncle George
dom bring US loaC?
Protracted meetings are in full
bloom now and | hope there will be
much good done.
The Sunday School Convention
met at Provide nee last Friday and
Saturday, large crowd reported.
Daring the protrac'ed services ct
Mount Pleasant on Tuesday morning
as we entered into the church we
were surprised to see one Of our
young men rise TO his feet and con-
duct prayer service, but while we
were surprised, we render unto him
our thanks for his forward step.
Would that more could make Zion
step. May our Dispatch grow and
prosper Blue }.
July 5, 1901.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07
LeesVille Notes.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Rain is very much needed.
August 6, 1901

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Rain is very much needed.
Rev. Thos. Il. Leitch preached a
very interesting sermon in College
Friday night.
DR.. E. J. Etheredge, wife and lit
tie girl are visiting Mrs. Etheredge's
father, Mr.. W. N. Martin, this week.
Mr.. H. P. Bouknight and his little
grand daughter, Thelma Gunter, re-
turned today from a few days visit
to Blythewood, S. G.
Mr. James D. Langford, Of Lorena,
was il town today on business.
Oza, the sweet baby girl of Mr..
and Mrs. Robt. Able, died at their
home here on Friday morning (2nd.) J
She was inferred in the Lutheran
cemetery on Saturday a. m. God
has called an0tner OF MS precious
children home to rest with him, safe
from the pain and trouble of this
world.
The sad news has just reached
here that Prof. Fletcher H. Derrick
died at his home eight miles above
here last night. This is indeed painful
news. Prof. Derrick was instructor
in the College here last session and
was loved by all who came in con-
tact with him.
Lever is spoken Of frequently and
favorably here. Sol.
August ). 1901.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07

DR.. L K S;urkie and Cul. G. T
Graham have both decided not t.
enter the race for Congress to I'll the
vacancy caused by the death of DR.
Stokes. Both of these would have
received votes in this county and
their retirement now leaves the field
clear for Mr.. Lever as Lexington's
choice.
The action of Mr. Lever in resign
ing his seat in the Lower House OF
the State Legislature was patriotic
and therefore is deserving Of the
highest need Of praise. He could
have very properly held on to one
ofice while seeking another, but he
preferred to pursue the high course
so that when be is elected to Con
gress, of Which there is little doubt
if the people of Lexington will but
do their duty, the people of the
county will be saved the necessity OF
going through another heated cam
paign on the heels of the Congress
sional one to say nothing of the lost
of time and the expenditure OF
money. Mr.. Lever is to be coDgrat-
ulated on taking this course and the
people should feel grateful to him
for being 80 thoughtful of their con-
venience.
Now that Lexington has but one
candidate in the race, it becomes the
duty of every voter in the county to
give him their support. Mr.. Lever
is the logical successor of DR.. Stokes
because he was intimately associated
with the Doctor and entirely in sympa-
thy with the work which has been left
unfinished by the uutimely death Of
the Congressman, thereby making
him the most competent candidate
in the field. Mr.. Lever should leave
this county with at least $500
msjority and be will do 80 if every
man does his duty.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07
Col. Graham WithdraWs.

After mature consideration | have
decided not to make the race for Con-
gress as the representative from the
Seventh District to fill the unezplred
term oflate Cong gressman Stokes. lam
aware that in &C ming to this decision
1 am surrendering bright prospects
of winning a final victory should l
continue in theafaee, but my judg,
ment leads me to the conclusion that
with two candidates in the field Lex
ington's opportunity of being repre-
sented in the halls OF Congress by
one Of her own citizens might be en-
daugered and the situation is such
that individual aspirations should be
made subservient to the county's in
terest, make the sacrifice OF my
cherished dreams and fondest hopes
to be the one selected to represent
the District rather than place the
chance OF my county to name the
Representative in jeopardy. [ there
fore give up for the present my hopes
and ambition and lay them sacrifice
upon the altar of my county in order
that she may give him who now bears
her ensign the full measure Of her
strength to uphold him in the con-
fict before him.
To those loyal friends who have
stood by me so steadfastly and gave
me encouragement by their support
and counsel, [ return my most CRATE,
full thanks and assure them that their
interest in me is appreciated and will
ever be cherished.
At some future time it may be that
I will call upon them for support and
assistance to elevate me to that posi-
ton which my ambition calls me to
occupy. Respectfully,
Ct. 7. Graham.
Lexington, S G, August Z, 1901.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07

Adheen loved his fellowman ard
liv. d aud worked for the bettermtnt
Of mankind, thereby leaving the
world better for his having lived in
it. DR.. Stokes made footprints only
in the path of duty-the path that
leads to viltue and to God. All
honor to his memory.
Il L Shuler.
Committee ) ? S Dew.
". P. Caskey.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07
Cue.

WE WILL FURNISH TIE CUE AT
w Leesville on Campaign Day August
Is. The refreshments will be the best that
can be had and all the speakers will be
present Come and hear them, it will do
you good. The Palmetto Brass Band will
be there to give some sweet music. Come
and hear the boys. you will never regret it
Ladies. We give you special invitation and
we will SEE to it that your presence is re-
spscted, so come cne AID all. This will be
the Star Cue of the season Don'r miss it.
MAILMAN l. BROTHER.
August 5, 1901. 2w4O.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07
Barbecue Notice.

T WILL FURNISH A FIRST CLASS
/ b.rbecue. with refreshments, at my
place on the Southern Railway, nile from
Lewie3ale, formerly known as Keisler Sta
ton. on Saturday, September 7th. Candi
dates for Congress and the Legislature will
address the public on that day. Music will
lie furnished by one OF the best bands in the
State. Ever, body is invited to attend and
have a good time.
IOOR HAYES.
August 5, 1902. 5W45.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07
DR.. F. C. GILMORE,

FORMERLY WITH THE AMERICAN
L Dental Parlor, has located one door
south of that place, No. 1910 Main Street,
over Husemann's Gun Store, Columbia. S.
c., where he will be glad to see his former
as well as new patients.
Will meet all persons desiring dental
work at Drafts Hotel on Tuesday and
Wednesday. 18th and l4th Of August next:
January %, l90l-tf.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07

Claude Wannamaker, son of Col.
j B. O'Neall Holloway, died last
Wednesday at the home of his fa-
ther at Bellwood, OraDgeburg county.
He was a grandson of the venerable
Colonel Thomas ". Holloway, of
Pomaria, Newberry county, and is
said to have been very bright and
promising young man. He was l9
wears old.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07

The strike of the machinists re-
mains about the same. Neither the
railroads nor the workmen show any
signs of weakening. Some Of the
strikers in Columbia have found
places elsewhere and have left the
city.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07
city.

The morning papers contain no
reference to the opening meeting Of
the campaign for Congressman from
the Seventh District, which was held
at Sumter yesterday.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07
Better Than Any One Else.
Prosperity Review.

Prosperity Review.
We see that A. F. Lever, of LoxiDg-
ton county, is in the race for congress
to fill the unexpired term OF Congress-
man Stokes, lately deceased. Mr..
Lever is said to be a brainy young
man, with patriotic ambition that
scorns defeat, and his friends claim
that he can fill the lamented dead
Congressman's place better than any
other man in the District
July 80, 1901.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07
Asthma Cure Free
Asthmalene Brings Instant Relief and Permanent
Cure i'll All Cases.
SENT ABSOLUTELY FREE on RECEIPT OF POSTAL.
WRITE YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS PLAINLY,

There is nothing like Asth.. alene. II brings
instant relief even in the worst cases. II cures
when all else fai -,
The Rev. G. +. WELLS of Villa Ridge. H.
Sayr Your trial bottle Of ASthmal"n', r"""iv"L
in good condition. cannot tell vcu how thank
:ul feel for the good derived from 1t | W.
\ slave chained with putrid sore throat and
Asthma for ten years, Idr>pai red of ever h'-
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cure Of this dreadful and tormcntlnG disease
selves. but resolved 10 give il Il trial. To ny
astonshment th" trial acted lik" charm. Send
ne full size hOttr.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07
Barbecue.

T WILL SERVE THE BEST BARBE-
/ cue of the season, with refreshments,
at Gaston. s G. on Saturday. August u.
Candidates for Congress will be present to
discuss the issues OF the day. and cordial
invitation is extended to the people OF
the surrounding country as well as those
Of the county at large, to be present on this
occasion TO hear these addresses.
c. S. GOODWIN.
July q. 1901. 3"4O.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07
For Sale.

GOOD SIZE FOUR-YEAR OLD
n Frrm Mule Wi work anywhere.
For cash. or on time to good parties. Also
an ordinary milch COW that Will calf in
about two weeks. Apply to
I. II SEAY. Abel. S. G.
July 81. 1871.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07

The farmers OF Spartauburg county
are greatly encouraged over the pres.
ent condition of cotton and corn.