The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-11-13
dating and kind hearted lady, Mrs.

Stuck, whose delight is in looking
after the welfare of weary wayfarers
whose good fortune it is to be caught
beneath her roof. We mingled with
the people of this little town and
found them to be happy and con-
tented people. The. business of the
town is not as active as it should be-,
but when all things are con-
sidered the outlook is not disheart-
ing.
Noon found US at Spring Hill,
where in the days that have gone Dy
we spent many a pleasant hour. AS
memory travels back to those good
old times feeling Of sadness comes
over us as we missed familiar faces
snd looked in vain for we'll remember
= ed scenes that once were but are now
no more.
That night we accompanied the
Treasurer to the pleasant an COM
Portable home of his uncle, Mr.. II. j..
Eargle, and had a most delightful
and enjoyable time.
During our sojourn at White Rock
we were the guest of that genial and
whole souled gentleman, who is
known throughout his bailiwick, as
the prince of generosity and bospi-
tality, Mr.. D. A. Richardson. Mr..
Richardson has refined and cultur-
ed family, and has beautiful and
comfortable home.
Friday night found US snugly
quartered at the pleasant home OF
our old true and tried friend Mr..
Elias Metz, where peace, plenty
and happiness abound without limit
Here We always find the latch string
on the outside and warm welcome
awaiting US within, Mrs. Metz is
one of Lexington county's best house,
wives, and her table is always loaded
down with the best the farm sup.
plies.
Saturday we completed our trip
with Treasurer Shealy and then pulled
the bell cord over Jumbo's back as
we faced homeward where we arrived
right side up with care about dark.
Our party were delighted with the
trip and were pleased with what
they saw along the line of progress
and prosperity which was in evi'
dence on every side and in every sec.
ton.
The Treasurer was met pleasantly
at all his appointments and his sol-
iections were about as usual notwith-
standing the crops are not what they
have been in previous years. The
people are somewhat gloomy over
the outlook for the future but many
are buoyed up with the thought that
although it is cloudy today the sun
may be shining tomorrow. The corn
crop is very short, the oat and wheat
crops, however were very fine, and
with fair cotton crop, even if low
prices prevail the farmers will doubt
less pull through on the right side OF
the ledger. With close economy and
careful management they can stand
the racket until the next harvest
time.
The railroad tax calls forth some
warm expressions and some speak of
further testing the legality of this
tax in the courts. Legal advice has
been sought and they have been
encouraged to believe that they will
pct relief from this orerous burden.
This week We are in the southern
section of the county where we
always receive a hearty welcome from
a generous people.
Our collections were about what
we expected, and we trust that del'n-
quents will pay portion, at least, OF
the amount due, if they cannot Fay.
all. We will endeavor to make the
Dispatch more interesting in the
future than it has been i'll the Fast
and a more welcome visitor to the
homes of our people.