The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-02-20
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maricle working power of the Audi
tor in transcribipg property into dol
lars and cents, the friendly ane hon
est hand of Mr.. J. E. G. SheaiyY met
ours in genuine friendship, and we
accepted with alacrity the warm invi-
tation extended to US to spend the
night in his home. Mr.. Shealy is a
big hearted man and is one of natures
uoblemen, and has for an helpmate
an estimable and kindhearted lady
whose devotion to home and it's en-
Ijoyment is proverbial in the settle
ment.
At Chaplin We found this coming
city Of the county in the throes of
business activity, consequently the
town had on its gala day apparel and
everything went on as merrily as a
marriage bell. This is progressive
little town on the Columbia, New
berry and Laurens Railroad and only
8 few years ago evolved from prime
val forest into it's present dimensions.
Thrift, industry and business charac-
terizes it's citizenship and beauty,
grace and culture distinguishes its
fair women. We would like to linger
yet awhile with these charming crea-
lures, but the Auditor, having no eye
for beauty of face and winning ways,
ruthlessly drags US to newer fields
where the cart wheels were calling
for US.
As the shades of night were creep
ing on we drove up to the comfortable
and happy looking home OF Perry
B. Fulmer. There is one remarkable
trait about the character of Jumbo,
our horse, which is noticeable by all
those who have made the tour of the
county with us, and that is, he de-
lights to stop at, those gates whose
owners have full barns and cribs and
whose larder ovelfows with the good
things of life. We found this to be
the case at MIR. Falmer's, who is one
of the many who makes his own sup
plies and hence his barns are never
empty and the "gaunt wolf" never
howls at bis door. He has an intelli-
gent and refined family and their de-
, light is in administering to the COM
fort and pleasure of their guests
On Wednesday morning, having
been refreshed by the nights rest,
We met the sturdy sons of toll in
! that region lying around the Cross
Roads, and pleasantly spent the time
in social converse. These are intelli-
gent and progressive people, and
fully posted on all questions of po-
! litical, social and religious nature.
That afternoon found US in the live
and go-head town of Peak, comfort
ably domiciled at the Peak hotel un-
der the motherly care of Mrs. Stuck,
the proprietress. This hotel is IA
nous the country over for it's abund-
ant and excellent fares, clean linen
and home like comforts. Peak is
growing town and has large back
country from which to draw trade.
Its present pressing need is a free
ferry aud we trust that the County
Commissioners of Fairfield and Lex
ington counties can see their way
clear to supply this demand.
Next We were atSpring Hill mingl-
ing with the patriotic and liberty
loving citizens of that vicinity, and
on leaving this place We took the
road that leads to the hospitable
home of that prince of good fellows,
Mr.. John E. Fulmer, the latch string
of whose door We always find on the
outside, where We spent the night in
ease and luxury on bed OF softest
down.
Our next stopping place was in the
little, but none the less enterprising
town of Hilton, and found Happy
Bob Hitler. the man who feeds the
hungry. clothes the naked and shoes
the barefooted of that community,
ministering to the needs of his Gus
toners.
Having received special invita-
ton to break the staff of life with the
Rev. s. G. Ballentine, one of the
Forks most able divines, We accepted
the invitation and enjoyed sumptu-
Gus dinner elegantly served. Mr..
Ballentine is greatly beloved by saint
> and sinner alike for his nobleness of
heart snd hand, and is noted for his
devout piety, eloquent tongue and
: refined culture and learning. We
r enjoyed the time spent with him and
his pleasant and accomplished fam,
p. lily.
= Nioht found us comfortable housed