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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-01-23
Attention, Veterans.

You will take notice that your
Camp will meet at Hilton On Satur-
day, the End day Of February next,
at 2 o'clock p. m. This is the last
appeal that I will make to the mem
bers of Camp Joseph E. Johnston to
meet If you want your camp to
survive you cannot expect it to do so
unless you attend its meetings. l
earnestly request and appeal to each
member to come at the appointed
time and place and bring new mem
ber with you. Please be prompt in
attendance and my word for it your
Camp will prosper and flourish.
Yours respectfully,
T. M. Lippard.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-01-23
Glorious News.

Comes from DR.. d. B. Carglle, Of
Weshita, I. T. He writes: ''Fou.
bottles of Electric Bitters has cured
Mrs. Brewer of scrofula, which had
caused her great suffering for years
Terrible sores would break out or
her head and face, and the best doc
tors could give no help; but her
cure is complete and her health is
excellent. This shows what thou
sands have proved,-tbat Electric
Bitters is the best blood purifier
known. It's the supreme remedy
for eczema, tetter, salt rheum, ulcers,
boils and running sores. 1t stimu'
lates liver, kidneys and bowels, ex'
pels; poisons. helps digestion builds
up the strength. Only 50 cents
Sold by J, E. Kaufman, Druggist
Guaranteed.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-01-23
Dots and Dashes.


There are 16 young lady students
in the South Carolina College.
The State of South Carolina is
now enjoying an epidemic Of mar,
risges.
Quality and not quantity makes
DeWit,'s Little Early Risers such
valuable little liver pills. j. E. Kauf.
mann.
Sumter, S. G., has a negro cente,
uarian, who celebrated his 116th
birthday on the 18th inst.
Clemson College is full to over.
flowing with students and not q
single one more can be accommo-
dated.
Such little pills as DsWitt's Early
Risers are very easily taken, and
they are wonderfully effective in
cleansing the liver and bowels. j.
E. Kaufman.
Winthrop CJllege expects to double
the number of her students next
year when the new domitory is COM
p!eted.
The press of the State was nearly
unanimous in its opposition to the bill
extending til time for the payment
of taxes.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-01-23
How is This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props,
Toledo, O.
We the undersigned have known
F. J. Cheney for the last Is years,
and believe him perfectly honorable
in all business transactions and fin
ancially able to carry out any obliga-
ton made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, @. Walding, Kinnan & Mar
vim, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, 0.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system.
Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by drug
gists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-01-23
The Appetite Of a Goat

Is envied by all poor dyspeptlcs
whose Stomach and Liver are out OF
order. All such should know that
DR.. Kings New Life Pills, the Won
derful Stomach and Liver Remedy,
gives a splendid appetite, sound
digestion and regular bodily habit
that insures perfect health and great
energy. Only Csc. at j. E. Kauf,
mann's drug store.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-01-23
Billy Felix's Letter.
Guaranteed.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

We are having delightful weather.
The small grain crop is looking fine.
Many porker fell victim to the
butchers knife during the recent
frosty mornings.
The health of our town and COM
muuity is excellent. We could al
most starve g. physician should the
present trend of health continue.
Mrs. G.. A. Goodwin is away visit
ing in and around Blackville, and our
jovial agent looks with woe gone
countenance for her return.
Mr.. D. B. Sphaler mas sold out
his entire stock here to Mr.. n. +.
Mack, who will take charge on the
first of February and continue the
business.
The school at CASTOR still contin-
ues to improve in attendance and
efficiency. It now numbers in the
seventies. a larger and more modern
building is greatly needed and we
hope to have one and it we'll equipped
by the time the next session begins.
The new bell has arrived and we
hope to have it ready for use ere
long.
The pulpit Of the Baptist church
at this place will be supplied the
ensuing year by the Rev. Thomas F..
Rivers.
Mr.. James Fl. Price, who has been
in the turpentine business at the
Graft old stand the past two years,
has gone to engage in the same busi-
ness in the notable Dutch Fork Sec
tion.
Our farmers are beginning to make
preparations for a good crop. From
present appearances there will be a
a heavy crop of cotton planted. This
should not be. Plant small cotton
crop and keep the prices up and you
will get as much with less acreage
and labor.
The early bird catches the worm but
the late student catches the rod.
When the rich man suddenly be-
comes poor and vice versa the srue
character will exc out.
Some boys are ashamed to work at
their fathers business, but they de-
light to spend the dimes which &C
cres therefr6ln.
What notable correspondent to the
columns of the good old Dispatch
whose articles now seldom appear!
Can you guess the reason7
While on your rounds, Mr.. Editor,
may you meet with an abundance OF
success.
The health of the pleasant Felix
family continues excellent.
What has become Of Klondike?
Has be taken fight to parts unknown,
or gore to have a fair maiden extract
the love tipped arrow with which
Cupid pierced his heart?
Billy Felix.
CASTOR, S. G, January Is, 1901.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-01-23
For Sale.

A high grade second hand Bicycle
in first class condition.
A columbia" Graphopbone new
including recorder, reproducer, horn
and thirty records. Will be sold
cheap for cash or on easy terms.
Rice 3. Harmen,
Lexington, S. c.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-01-23
CASTOR, S. G, January Is, 1901
Beat Out of an Increase of His Pen
sion.

A Mexican war veteran and promI-
nent editor writes: 'Saeipg the ad-
vertisement of Cha2berlain's Colic,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, [
am reminded that as soldier in
Mexico in AT and AS, I contracted
Mexican diarrhoea and this remedy
has kept me from getting an increase
in my pension for on every renewal a
dose of it restores me-" It is un-
equalled as a quick cure for diarrhoea
and is pleasant and safe to take
For sale by J. E. Kaufman.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-01-23
Might Try a Couple.

"Well," exclaimed the persistent
poet, upon opening his mail, 81 call
that encouraging"
"Have they accepted something's"
asked his wife.
INC; but instead CT the printed
rejection slip the editor returns my
ouatrain with criticism in his own
hand"
"What does he say?'
HE says, Herewith we return
your qustrain; it is too long"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-01-23
II Jared Him.

A Georgia judge who tried to in,
itate King Solomon in deciding the
ownership Of a six months cid baby
was nonplussed when, as he put tie
infant on the table and announced
his intention of cutting it in halves
with a big butcher knife, the women
cried, Don't do that; keep it your
SELF" and left the court hurriedly.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-01-23
Mothers S
Friend

viii do for every woman what it did for the
Minnesota mother who writes the above let
ter. Not to Use it during pregnancy IS a
mistake to be paid for IN pain and suffering.
Mot6er's Friend equips the patient with a
strong body and clear intellect which n
turn are impaired to the child. 1t relaxes
she muscles and allows them to expand. 1t
relieves morning sickness and nervousness.
It puts ali the organs concerned IN perfect
condition for the final hour, so that the aetual
labor is short and practically painless. Dan
ger of rising or hard breasts IS altogether
avoided, and recovery IS merely matter Of
a few days.
Druggists sell Mothers Friend for 81 a bottle.
The Bradfleld Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ga.
Send for our free illustrated book.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-01-23
When threatened by pneumonia OF
NO. II

any other lung trouble, prompt re-
lief is necessary, as it is dangerous
to delay. We would suggest that
One Minute Cough Cure be taken as
soon as indications of having taken
cold are noticed. It cures quickly
and it's early use prevents consump-
tion. J. E. Kaufman.
A number OF capitalists have form
ed company to grow tea in the
lower portion of this State. The ex,
periments of DR.. Sheppard with
this plant on his farm near Summer
Vile, has demonstrated that tea can
be grown there on paying basis.
This season there is large death
rate among children from Group and
lung troubles. Prompt action will
save the little ones from these terri
BILE diseases. We know OF nothing
so certain to give relief as One Min
ute Cough Cure. 1t can also be
relied upon ia grippe and all throat
and lung troubles of adults. Pleas
ant to take. J. E Kaufman.
A remarkable and stlicking illus
tration Of the prosperity of Laureps
county, S. c., was witnessed last
salesday by the cancellation of nu-
merous mortgages. Clerk Of Court
Bolt says there are more mortgages
being satisfied now than any time
since he has been in Office.
Ramon's Tonic Liver Pills, a pleas
ant remedy for all diseases arising
from a disordered or torpid liver.
They are the modern cure for consti-
patton, biliousness, sick headaches,
specks before the eyes, etc. They
do not sicken or gripe, mild in action,
thorough in effect. Only one dose,
sugar coated and pleasant to take.
Price, 25 cents box, at the Bazaar.
Code Commissioner Brazeal, having
announced his determination not to
stand for reelection, numerous limbs
of the law are announcing their can
didacy for the position. The Legis-
lature will have plenty of material
from which to select a commissioner.
Persons who suffer from indiges:
ton cannot expect to live long, be-
cause they cannot eat the food re-
quired to nourish the body and the
products of the undigested foods
they do eat poison the blood. 1t is
important to cure indigestion as soon
as possible, and the best method of
doing this is to use the preparation
known as Kodol Dyspepsia Cure.
1t digests what you eat and restores
all the digestive organs to perfect
health. j. q. Kaufman.
The redistricting scheme has again
serenely bobbed up, Mr.. 3. H. Wes-
ton, a member of the house from
Richland county, S. G, having intro
duced bill providing for the redis-
tricting the Congressional Districts.
Under his bill the Wateree District
consisting Of the counties of Rich
land, Fairfield, Kershaw, Sumter,
Lancaster and Lexington. For
aught We have heard 10 tne contrary
t. people Of Lexington are content
ed to let the Districts remain as
they are now constituted.
Buckshoal, N. c., May 16, 1898.
Gentlemen:-Four years ago l was
helpless with misery in my back.
I could not return myself in bed. 1
was treated by my physician, but be
did me no good. I took one bottle
of DIR. Bakers Female Regulator and
it cured me. I think there is no
medicine on earth like it.
Mrs. Emma E. Myers.
For sale at the Bazaar.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-01-23
SSaESsNsSgsS SsliS
Ia CURES WHERE ALL ELSE FAILS. S
~ Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use Ry1
EJ in time. Sold by druggists. H
kSEsSSXSESSylE1saEgsIS

The road bed Of the Seaboard All
Line is to ba greatly improved its
entire length from Richmond, Va, tc
Tampa, Fla.
The Virginia Carolina Chemical
O., has made application to the
State Phosphate Commission to mine
phosphate rock under the laws Of
this State.
The merited reputation for curing
piles, sores and skin diseases acquir'
ed by DeWitt's Witch Hazel Sal7e.
has led 70 the making Of worthless
counterfeits. Be sure to get only
DeWitt's Salve. J. E. Kaufman.
On Tuesday night of last week
the merchants and manufacturers
club of Columbia, S. c., royalty en-.
tertained the members of the General
Assembly at banquet. 4
Sumter, S. G., is to have training
school for nurses. The enterprise is
in the hands of three prominent and
progressive physicians Of that city.
If troubled With weak digestion.
helching, sour stomach, or if you
feel dull after eating, try Chamber.
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
Price, % cents. Samples free at j
E. Kaufmann's drug store.
Mr.. Bunch McBee has been ap-
pointed Vice President and General
Manager CT the Seaboard Air Line
Railway, succeeding Mr.. St. John,
who lately resigned.
During the past year the State
expended for school purposes the
handsome sum Of S7O0,54O.10, Of
which amount S202,175.93 went to
TIE colored schools.
Cut this out and take it to J. E.
Kaufman drug store and get a
free sample Of Chamberlain's Stom
ach and Liver Tablets, the best
physic. They also cure disorders OF
the stomach, bficusness and head.
ache.
The sale of the present executive
mansion and grounds in Columbia
S. G., is being agitated and with
the proceeds build a modern man
sion, which will be more in keeping
with the progress Of the times.
l. is said that Colonel Jasper Tai
bert has his eye on the gubernatorial
chair, and should be enter the race il
| 1902 the friends of Solicitor Thur
mond will push him for Congress
to succeed Mr. Taloert.
The most soothing, healing and
antseptic application ever devised is
DeN;tt's Witch E.azel Salve. 1t re.
lieves at once arl cures piles, sores
eczema and skin diseases. Beware
OF limitations. J. E Kaufman.
It cost the State S2,l75.S5 to send
troops to Georgetown, S. c., to sup
press the recent riot growing out Of
the murder OF the Deputy Sheriff
and s76O.37 to suppress the Florence
county trouble.
Pepsin preparations often fail te
relie7e Indigestion because they Car
digest only aToumrinous foods. There
is one preparation that digests al
classes CT food, and that is kodo
Dyspepsia Cure. Il cures the wors
cases OF indigestion and gives instan
relief, for It digests what you eat
J. E Kaufman.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-01-23
He Fooled the Surgeons.

All doctors told Rerick Hamilton,
Of West Jefferson, O, after suffering
IS months from Rectal Fistula, he
would die unless a costly operation
was performed; but he cured himself
with five boxes of BuckIen'5 Arnica
Sal7e, the surest Pile cure on Earth,
and the best Salve in tue World. 25
cents box. Sold by J. E. Kauf-
mann, Druggist.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-01-23
T. M. Lippard.

The Nicaragua canal bill has
passed Congress by a two-thirds
vote. It is now foregone conclu-
sion that the big ditch uniting the
waters of the Atlantic and Pacific
will be opened.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-01-23
Obituaries.

On January 11th, 1901, at Union
Lutheran church, this county, Mrs.
M. B. Li0dler, nee Miss Minnie
Nichols, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Levi Nichols, was buried She WAS
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-01-23
70 Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
Tablets. All druggists refund the
money if it fails to cure. b. W.
Groves signature is on each box. 25c.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-01-23
LEXINGTON s. c. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY % 1901.

buried. She was born February
%, 1870; graduated from CASTOR
Female college, Dallas, n. c, about
1890; married March 16, 1893. In
early youth she became worthy
member of Union congregation.
She left four small children, pa
rents, husband and many friends to
mourn their loss, and we'll they can,
for it is great. She died of some
thing like consumption. following her
only brother and leaving her fond
parents childless. She was patient
in suffering, resigned and ready to
90 where her Lord called. Her i'm
mediate relatives ard friends were
admonished by her 10 meet her IN
heaven. Her funeral was conducted
by her pastor, Rev. Y. Won A Riser.
The text was Matthew XIV: 2l, her
choice, "Well done good ard faithful
servant. Thou has been faithful over
few thing, I will make the ruler
over many things. Enter thou into
the Joy Of thy Lord
Davis Hallman was born January
1S, 1889 and died January l, 1901.
He was the father of Is children, II
of whom are living and 3 are dead.
OF the grandchildren 46 ere living
and 16 are dead. He also leaves a
widow ard many relatives and friends
TO mourn after him. We trust their
loss is his gain.
He was life long member OF the
Lutheran Church and was one Of the
councilmen of Bethlehem church,
Black Greek, for many years and was
untiring in all his eforts for the ad-
vancement of the cause of Christ.
He was true TO all bis obligations so
far as man could 60, and when his
Master came and called for him.
Brother Hallnan wes soldier in the
war between the States and served
with honor to himself and the State
of South Carolina the home of his
birth and when the war ended be
returned home to find his property
had been destroyed. But he went
to work and made plenty to live
comfortable ali his days: For several
wears he had been afflicted with lung
trouble. About two years. ego he
was afflicted with a trouble on his
face, which terminated in his death.
He is gone, but not forgotten.
Go to the grave in all thy glorious
prime,
In full activity, zeal and power,
A Christian cannot die before his
time;
The Lords appointment is thy
servants hour.
ART.
Laurence Jesse Taylor, son Of
Jacob and Alice Taylor, was born
May the 18th, 1892 and died Septem
Der the 16:h, 1900.
Shall love with weak embrace
Thy heavenward wing detain,
No angel, seek thy place
Amid heavens cherub train.
A R. T.
Died November 3Oth, 1900, Ether
Estelle Oswalt, daughter of j. W.
and Lizzie Oswalt, aged four years,
three months and twenty days.
Peaceful be thy silent slumber,
Peaceful in the grave so lone,
Thou no more wilt join our num-
bel;
Thou no more our songs shalt
know.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-01-23
ADVERTISING RATES.

Advertisements will be inserted ct the
rate OF Is cents per square Of one ch
s;ace for first insertion, and so cents per
inch for each subsequent insertion.
Liberal contracts made with those wish
ing to advertise for three, six and thelve
months.
Notices in the local column cents Per
line each insertion
Obituaries charged for at the rate Of ore
cent word, wien they exceed 100 words.
Marriage notices inserted free
Address
G. NJ. HARMAN, Editor and Publisher.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-01-23

Continued on Second Page
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-07-27
Humble Beginning of a Great Paper

1t may be news to many American
readers to know that the Illustrated Lon
don News, the most successful of all the
illustrated papers Of the Nineteenth CEN
fury. was originally brought out to adj
vertise a patent medicine, PARIS Life
Pills, Of which Mr.. Ingram was the pro-
prietor. That was nearly sixty years
ago. During the Royal Agricultural
show in Derby, in 1874. Mr.. Ingram
had tent erected near the railroad sta
ton for the exclusive sale OF the Illus
trated London News. He was his own
salesman, and had his tent open before
the first train arrived, and did not close
until the last visitor had gone Book
World
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-07-27

= = By A. Conan Doyle. - =

not look southwark without my spirit
stirring within NE as my eyes fell upon
those dark waves the white creSts Of
which are like fiuttering signal ever
waving TO an English youth and beckon-
ing him to some unknown but glorious
goal.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-07-27

Loyableness Of God Men may some
times shake as by their doubts, but
when we get 10 see the lovableness of
God we shall get to all Of the reveIa-
ton. We are part Of process that goes
on IN the world without end. These
doctrines have been handed down from
heaven to as that we In turn may hand
Il down to others Rev. Or. Richard.
son, EpIscopalian, Philadelphia, Pa.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-07-27

Oh, there is such fearful fascination
in this day about the use Of trust funds
1t has got to be popular 10 take the funds
Of others and speculate with them. There
are many who are practicing that in
iquity. Almost every man in the course
Of his life has the property Of others put
In his care. He has administered. per
haps. for a dead friend he is an attorney,
and money passes from debtor TO creditor
through his hands: or he is in q CONNER
cial establishment and gets a salary for
the discharge of his responsibilities: or he
is treasurer Of philanthropic institution.
and money for the suffering goes through
his hands; or he has some Office in city
or State or nation, and taxes and subsi.
dies and supplies and salaries are 10 his
hands. Now, that lie trust. That Ii as
sacred a trust as God can give a man. II
10 the concentration OF confidence. Now,
when that man takes that money, the
money Of others, and goes to specializing
with ii for his own purposes, he Is guilty
Of theft, falsehood and, perjury and IN
the most intense sense Of the word is u
miscreant.
There are families widows and
orphans with nothing between them and
starvation but a sewing machine, or kept
out Of the vortex by the thread OF nee
die red with the blood OF their hearts.
who were BY father Or husband left d
competency. You read the story In the
newspaper of those who have lost by d
bank defaication, and il is only one line,
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-07-27
Some Plain Questions.

There are hundreds or young men who
have good blood. Shall | ask three or
four plain questions? Are your habits
as good as when you left your fathers
house? Have you pool ticket in your
pocketi Have you a fraudulent docu-
mentf Have you been experimenting to
see how accurate an imitation you could
make Of your employers signature! Oh.
ron have good blood. Remember your
fathers prayers. Remember your moth
er's example. Turn not in an evil way.
Have you been going astray! Come
back.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-16
is THIS 50?
Providence People Can De eide.

You would not accept the word Of an
utter stranger as readily as that OF a per.
pon whom you know. The following
statement is made by a citizen, perhaps
neighbor. Read Il:
Mrs. u. w. Dean Of iso Bacon street
says was troubled on and of for a
long time with backache and pains
through my loins and kidneys. There
were sharp pains In my back II I stopped
or attempted TO lift anything heavy. NV
brother had used Doan's Kidney pills and
fcand them so satisfactory that decided
TO try them. II was no, long before I
began TO see that was getting better.
Five boxes relieved me Of the backache
and the pains disappeared from my loins
and Kidneys"
For sale by all dealers; price 50 cents.
ros,er-MAIburn Co. Buffalo. n. y. sole
agents for the United states.
Remember the name DOans and take
no stAsa
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-16
PASSENGERS FROM THE SOUTH.

The following named passengers arrived
on the steamer Dorchester OF the Mer-
chants and Miners line yesterday:
Charlotte Robinson. George Nichols.
Addie Williams. May Fuller. w r.
Hode and wife. Robert Hodge, Mabel
Hodge, Miss Pauline Bishop. ]. E. jerks.
a. G. Robinson. Capt NJ. Il. Costa, Mrs.
Klein. Walter Doyle. Mrs Walter Doyle.
Miss Bessie Doyle. l.. +. Doyle. r.. l..
Parrish and wife, w. II. Doyle. John f..
Doyle, Mr. Hodge, MIR r. H. Wright. Mr..
j. 7. Bagnell, Mrs Bagnell. Miss Bag
Dall. r. II. Wright
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-16

on First street: 10 rooms with bath ant
steam heat and nice barn; only one min
ute from car line. ISAAC l.. GOFF CO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-16

FOR SALE-DOES THIS INTEREST
you? two-family house of Is rooms.
steam heat and all Improvements. In a
GOFF CO.