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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-12-18

lesion on account of the South Cslc-
lima Interstate and West Indian Ex-
position. There are four classes Of
tickets issued as follows: A.
Daily from November 80, 1901, to
May 81, 1892 inclusive, with final
limit June 3, 1902. "B"-Daily from
and to same date ss above, with final
limit Of 10 days from date of ticket
"C'-Sold on Tuesdays and Thurs
days of each week with a final
limit OF Z days. "D"-So!d on the
same days of each week, with final
limit of 5 days. Tickets for the
round trip will be sold from Bars,
at "a" s665; "B" 81 80; &C" $40.
Batesburg, "a" Sc Is; "B" 81 so:
&c" So 40. Bookman, "a" Sc 45;
.sB" 81 Is; &C" $40. Cayce, "A"
S. -; "B" 81 80: &C" 1926. c.
lumb;a, "A" S. IS; "B" 81 80; &c"
S. 25. Gilbert, "a" $6 SIS; "B"
$3.50; &C" So 40. Leesville, "a"
Sc 30; "B" S. 60; &C" $40. Lex
ipeton, "A" s6 50; B" s4.75; &C"
So 40: Peak, "a" $500; "B" IS 10:
sc" $3.50. Peliou, "A" $3.50; "B"
81 90; &C" So O5. Pomarie, "a"
81 rs; "B" s5 80; &C" 50 60. Sci
vern. "a" S. 35; B" So 95; &C.
So 90. Summit, "a" Sc so; 3D.
S475; &C" So 40. Wagener, "a"
SIS Is; "B" So rs; &C" s2.85 Wal
laceville, "a" Sc IS; "B" 81 95; &C"
$3.4O.
The Southern Railway also an,
nounces Christmas Holiday rates be
tween all points on its lines Of one
and ore-tbird first class standard
one-way fare for the round trip
Tickets to be sold December 23rd,
Oath, 25th, seth, 31st, 1901 and
January lst, 1902, final limit Jsnu-
ary 3rd, 1902.
To students of schools and col
leges, upon presentation and surren-
der of certificates signed by Super
intendents, Principles or Presidents
of various institutions, tickets at
these rates will be sold December
18th to 22nd, 1901, inclusive, with
final limit January Stb, 1902.
For detailed information call on
any agent of the Southern Railway
or address,
". II. Tayloe, A. G. P. A.,
Atlanta, Ga.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-12-18
Wednesday, December 18. 1901.
Seven Years r Bed.

will wonders ever cease!" inquired
the friends of Mrs. L Pease, of Law
rence, Kan. They knew she had been
unable to leave her bed in seven years
on account of kidney and liver
trouble, nervous prostration and
general debility; but, "Three bottles
of Electric Bitters enabled me to
walk" she writes, land in three
months I felt like q new person
Women suffering from Headache,
Backsche, Nervousness, Sleepless-
ness, Melancholy, Painting and Dizzy
Spells will find it a priceless blessing.
Try it. Satisfaction is guaranteed.
by J. E. Kaufman. Only SOC.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-12-18
South Carolina Masoas.

The Grand Lodge A. F. NJ. Of
South Carolina met in Charleston
last week and transacted much busi-
ness of interest to the craft through
out the State. At the conclusion Of
of the regular business the Lodge
was closed in ample form. The fol-
lowing were elected officers for the
ensuing Masonic year:
Walter NJ. Whitehead, of Charles
ton-Grand Master.
John R. Bellinger, Bamberg-
Deputy Grand Master.
Frank E. Harrison, of Anderson
Senior Grand Warden.
James L. Niche, of Darlington
Junior Grand Warden. ...
Zimmerman Davis, of Charleston
Grand Treasurer.
Charles Inglesby, of Charleston
Grand Secretary.
William E. Thayer, of Greenville
Grand Chaplain.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-12-18

He-"It was hard work to keep
from kissing you last night" She
"Well, you must be careful not to
over-exert yourself, Jack"
From the way some fathers SYM
pathize with them nselves over it you
would think it was they who were
teethipg, and not the baby.
When some people have ridden in
the same street car with a great man
they speak of him as if he were
familiar acquaintance.
A. J. Smell wanted to attend a
party, but was afraid to do 80 on
account of pains in his stomach,
which he feared would grow worse.
He saye, II was telling my troubles
to lady friend, who said: Cham.
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy will put you in condi-
ton for the party I bought bot
tie and take pleasure in stating that
two doses cured me and enabled me
to have good time at the party
Mr.. Smell is resident of Summer
Hill. n. Y. This remedy is for sale
by J. E. Kaufman.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-12-18
A Raging, Bearing Flood

Washed down telegraph lire
which Chas. G. Ellis, of Lisbon, Ia,
had to repair. "Ssarding waist deep
in icy water" he writes, ''gave me a
terrible cold and cough. It grew
worse daily. Finally the best doc
tors in oakland, Neb Sioux City and
Omaha said I bad Consumption and
could not live. Then l began using
Dr.. Kings New Discovery and was
wholly cured by six bottles" Posi-
lively guaranteed for Coughs, Colds
and all Throat ard Lung troubles by
J. E. Kaufman Price SOC.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-12-18
Candidates Galore.
SaIuda Has Caught the PestIIencs
from Mother Edgef!eld.

Special to The State.
Saluda, Dec. 1t is reported
here that Saluda county will have q
candidate for railroad commissioner
10 the campaign next sumner in the
person OF Senator B. L. Caughman,
took lively interest in the passage
of the separate coach law.
Hon. Geo. ". Croft. of Aiken, was
in Saluda Monday and again yester-
day on legal business. incidentally
be was looking after his interests as
a candidate for congress.
Solicitor Thurmond, who was here
attending to his duties in the court,
was also fixing up his political fences.
He is expecting to be in the race for
congress.
And Lieut.. Gov. Tillmap, of Edge
field, it is said made it known to his
friends here that he desires their
votes next year for governor.
The presence Of the four gentle
men above named caused more politi-
cal talk than We have had for over a
year. ...
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-12-18
You Cannot Change

The course of storm by tearing
down the signals that give warning
of its approach. Neither can you
cure cold by temporarily stopping
q cough with opium-laden "nedi-
cines." Aliens Lung Balsam, in
which there is no opium, cures sore
throats and sore lunge because it
allays the Inflammation and rids you
of the mucus that stops up the air
passages.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-12-18
Ladies Can Wear Shoes

one size smaller after using Aliens
Foot-Ease, a powder to be shaken
into the shoes. 1t 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-E is a certain cure
for sweating, hot, aching feet. At all
druggists and shoe stores, rs 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, 1901-12-18
Coughs and Colds n Children.
Recommendation of Well Known
CHICAGO Physician.

I use and prescribe Chemberlain's
Cough Remedy for almost all obsti-
nate, CONSTRUCTED coughs, with direct
results. I prescribe it to children OF
all ages. Am glad to recommend it
to all in need and seeking relief from
colds and coughs and bronchial aflic-
tions. It is non-narcotic and safe in
the hands of the most unprofessional.
A universal panacea for all mankind.
Mrs. Mary R. Melendy, NJ. D,
Ph. D., Chicago, Ill. This remedy
is for sale by J. E. Kaufman.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-12-18

urine scalds the flesh or it, when the child
reaches an age when it should be able to
control the passage, it is yet afflicted with
bed-wetting. depend upon it. the cause CT
the difficulty is kidney trouble, and the first
step should be towards the treatment Of
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble is due to a diseased condition of the
kidneys and bladder and not to a habit as
most people suppose.
Women as we'll as men are made mis-
erable with kidney and bladder trouble,
and both need the same great remedy.
The mild and the immediate effect Of
Swamp-Root is soon realized. 1t is sold
by by, druggists sgg s.. in datiyr ttiyr
sizes. You may have Y: d !!
sample bottle by mail =es@ @@
free, also pamphlet tell Homo of swampRoot
ing all about it. including many OF the
thousands of testimonial letters received
from sufferers cured. In writing Dr.. Kilmer
& Co.. Binghamton. N. y, be sure and
mention this paper.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-12-18
Stepped Into Live Goals.

"When a child I burned my foot
frightfully," writes W. b. Eads, Of
Jonesv.lIe, Va, (which caused horri-
bic leg sores ior 30 years, but Buck
lens Arnica Salve wholly cured me
after everything else failed" ILfal
lible for Burns, Scalds, Cuts, Sores,
Bruises and Piles. Sold by. J. E
Kaufman. 25c.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-12-18
Cheap Rates to the Exposition.

The Southern Railway has inau-
gurated system Of splendid sched-
ules to Charleston, which will be
effective December 1st, when three
daily trains from Augusta and Co.
lumbia to Charleston will be operated.
This road, with its usual liberality
and interest to encourage and promote
Southern enterprise, hos made very
low rates for the round trip to Char
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-12-18
2eavy Won His Case.

1T is better, gentlemen of the
Jury" sonorously, said an Arkansas
attorney, who was defending a per,
son of measly looks and malodorous
reputation, "that nine guilty men
should escape than that one innocent
man should suffer punishment. I
therefore,
"That's all right, Mr. Gabbleby,"
interrupted Squire Peavy, moss
grown but shrewd old Justice of the
Peace; "but I feel obliged to sawter
call the attention of the gentlemen OF
the jury to the fact that durin' tie
time you have been prscticin' law in
this yere court your propratty of nine
guilty men have already done escaped,
and I'll also incidentally mention that
1 happen to have pretty good idee
that the pris'ner a. the bar is guilty,
and in addition to that I am mighty
shore that he is perfectly capable Of
committin' the crime, even if he hahn,
actually done it."
It is to be recorded that the gentle
men of the jury found the meas]y
looking person guilty without exami
nation.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-12-18
a Pretty Wedding:
Columbia State, Dec. IL.

Coiumbla State, Lee. IL.
The social event Of the year at st.
Matthew's was the marriage yester-
day in st. Paul's Methodist church
of T. 81. Dreher and Miss Frances
Marguerite Wannamaker, the pastor
of the church, Rev. G D. Mann, eff
cistipg.
The church had previously been
e!aborately decorated with ferns,
palms and cut flowers, and when the
bridal party entered at II m, and
took their places around the altar
the large audience which crowded
the church to over flowing, saw a
scene of beauty and elegance such
as is seldom witnessed in this charm,
ing village. -
The attendants were Mr.. F. E
Dreher, the best men, and brother Of
the groom, with Miss Blanche Pou,
tie cousin and maid of honor of the
bride; Mr.. E R. Psuling, of Orarge-
burg, with Miss Bessie Kelly, Of
Kingstree; MIR. A. 81. Moss, OF
Orapgeburg, with Miss Minnie Sally,
of Orangebnrg; Mr.. ". G. Peterkin
with Miss May Wannamsker, both OF
St. Matthews; Mr.. B. D. Cain, of
St. Matthews, with Miss Eleanor
Taft, of Charleston; Superintendent
E. S. Dreher, of the Columbia City
schools, with Miss Elizabeth Cleve-
land, of Spartanbure; DR.. A B
Fishburne, of Columbia, with Miss
Lizzie Dreher, of Lexington, sister
of the groom.
The ushers were Mr.. Carlyle Bar
ton and MIR. Sellers Pauling, both of
ST Matthews. The music was fur
nished by Miss Ida jacobson, presid-
ing at the organ, with violin accom-
pauiment by her father.
The bride, the youngest daughter
of the late Capt. F M. Wannamaker,
is a woman of charming personality,
refinement and culture, and is loved
and admired by all who know her.
SIZE claims the whole town for her
friends.
DIR. Dreher. native of Lexington
county, came to st. Matthews about
ten years ago and is man of genu
inc worth and ability, energy and
push. He has built up large and
lucrative practice and is now ore OF
the most prosperous and progressive
men of the community.
An elegant dinner and reception
were rendered to the bride and groom
by Mr.. and Mrs. John Skottowe
Wannamaker, the brother and sister
Of the bride.
Dr.. and Mrs. Dreher left on the
afternoon train for Charleston and
other southern points, attended by
about half the bridal party.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-12-18
Health and Beauty.

A poor complexion is usually the
result of torpid liver or irregular
action cf the bowels. Unless natures
refuse is carried off it will surely
cause impure blood, pimples, boils
and other eruptions follow. This is
natures method of throwing eff the
poisons which the bowels failed to
remove. DeWitt's Little Early
Risers are world famous for remedy
ing this condition. They stimulate
the liver and promote regular and
healthy action of the bowels but
never cause gripping, cramps or dis
tress. Safe pills J. E. Kaufman.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-12-18

In order to give all delinquents
fair warning, we hereby give notice
that all who do not pay up by the
1st day of January. 1902, their names
will be dropped. If you do not ply
you need not expect to receive the
Dispatch.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-12-18

and cheerfulness soon
disappear when the kid
neys are out of order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
that it is not uncommon
for a child to be bern
afflicted with weak kid
neys. If the child urin-
atec too oftoo if tho
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-12-18

A mans first trip abroad takes al
the conceit out of him, but his com
ing back fills him full again to over.
flowing.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-12-18
Women as Well as Men
Are Made Miserable by
Kidney Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind. dis
courages and lessons ambition; beauty, vigor
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-12-18
BEESWAX WANTED
IN LARGE Or SMALL QUANTITIES

Z WILL PAY THE HIGHEST MAR
ket price for clean and pure Beeswax.
Price governed by color and concltlon'
RICE B. HARTMAN,
At the Bazaar. Lexington, s. C.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-12-18

a girl likes to listen to soft moth
ings if they mean something.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-26
BIG CHRISTMAST TREE
INMATES OF PAUL CLARK HOME
ENJOY FESTIVITIES.
PRESENTS FOR EVERYBODY
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Clark Make One
Hundred Little Ones Happy
Kind Ladies Assist in the
Ceremonies.

Christmas, 1901, will be one of pleas
ant memories for the little inmates of
the Paul Clark home.
Through the kindness of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. A. Clark, Jr., the little ones han.
one of the biggest, brightest Christmas
trees in Butte, loaded down with gifts
to suit the various tastes and fancies.
At o'clock Tuesday afternoon the
children, to the number of 100, marcned
into the hall in which the wonderful
tree was set up.
A glance at the little ones faces showed
their joy and appreciation, and glance
at the tree, the cause; for it was in
deed most productive tree.
Through the tinsel and pretty orna-
ments with which it was decorated
might be seen toys of every variety
dolls, drums, sets of dishes, swords,
whips and bridges.
While the happy-faced youngsters We're
specializing on their respective pres
ents, an orchestra stationed in the cor
rider struck up lively air.
Present for Each Child.
Mrs. A. S. Christie, on behalf of the
donors. spoke to the little ones, ex-
planning that the tree was for them, and
telling them that each was to receive
present.
And then the distribution began.
Several ladies from the Associated
Charities were present and assisted in
the arrangements: Mr.. Clark personally
took lively interest IN the affair.
The EXPLANATIONS of delight, the
happy, beaming faces and bright eyes
were ample returns for the generous
gifts.
Those Who Were There.
Those who were present at the Christ
mas tree We're Mr.. and Mrs. w. A.
Clark. Jr.. who furnished the decora-
lions. gifts and music: Master Ralph
Rand. who gave the tree, and the fol-
lowing ladies': Mrs. A. 8. Leys- Christie.
Mrs. A. H. Jones. Mrs. James Broughton,
Walkerville: Mrs. Clinton H. Moore, Mrs.
A. H. Wethey. Mrs. ]. M. White. Mrs. w.
w. Cheeiey. Mrs. Joha Noyes. Mrs. Fos-
ter Mrs. Ruth Burton, Mrs. c. S. F.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-26
VISITED BY SANTA CLAUS.
Little Johnnie O'Keefe Of the Inter
Mountain Made Happy.


One of the happiest boys in Butte is
little Johnnie O'Keefe, genius of the
proof press in the Inter Mountain COM
posing room. Johnnie is somew;.a :
brighter than are many boys of his age
and experience, and pleasant aiit gentle
manly always; therefore he was not for
gotten by Santa Claus.
Santa Claus in this instance was rep
resented by the printers on ths paper,
who, with a warm spot in the;.' hearts
for the boy, went down into their
pockets, one and all, and procured a
handsome suit of clothes, an Overcoat Of
the latest pattern, a hat of which any
boy might well be proud; kid gloves. ETC.,
in fact everything needed by d young
man of fashion. which, bright and early
Christmas morning were turned over to
Johnnie, from the boys"
When the lad appeared for work to-
day there was a happy twinkle in his
clear blue eyes, and he went from man
to man, returning thanks, with a man.
ner that a prince of the royal blood
might emulate with profit, for the pres
ent. s' 'S
Maybe Johnnie is not proud! He's the
steadfast champion of every printer in
the Inter Mountain, and while his size is
not SO great it would not be safe for
anyone to speak disrespectfully of the
boys in his hearing.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-26
PAYING The PIPER
UNWISE CHRISTMAS CELEBRA-
TORS APPEAR IN COURT.
QUARRELS CAUSED BY LIQUOR
Nearly Every Prisoner Traces All His
Trouble to an Over Indulgence
in Ardent Spirits Yes
terday.

Chief Reynolds men made UP for their
relaxation for Christmas eve anl the
joyful day by filling up the Jail last
night, and as a result Judge Boy:e's ro-
lice court docket bore 4 Epo1ly number
of charges this morning.
Seventeen prisoners li"ed up along the
railing which separated them IRON the
spectators in the court room. Sixteen
were men and Henrietta Polk, coiorcu,
composed the feminine portion.
Henrietta had caller yesterday in the
person of Henry Mauleing, Il colored
man, whose gallantry was swallowed up
along with numerous deep potations.
Henry Grows Boisterous.
Henry's lovemaking WAS of the bc;s-
ferrous sort. In fact, Henry had a bad
attack of pugilistic fever. during which
he tried to place his mark OH the cusky
fea lures Of Henrietta.
The woman objected to the target
practice of Henry's fists tnd demon
strated her ability to take ere of her
self by picking up glass and landing
on Henrys head inf1icting a severe cash.
The police arrived on time and 10th
We're locked up.
Mauleing was given a taste of munich
law when he was allowal to lie in a
bunk in the city Jail all the afternoon
without medical attendance. AS & result
the blood dried up in the wound and
Henry is getting WELL
This morning in police court MaIleing
pleaded guilty to a charge of disturbance
and fighting and was lined SO The
woman pleaded not guilty and was dis
charged
Charged With Vagrarcy.
Thomas Clock and Eddie Miller were
up for vagrancy. Miller HAD l;een 1oa ted
out of town under 6O-day sentence. but
couldn't remain away. Both will be
tried again Saturday.
Lewis Rowland, cripple, who is
minus an arm and walks with crutch
was also arraigned for vagrancy and
begging.
town. and was begging until he coult..
get into hospital. The court decided
his story was not true and hell him over
for trial Saturday.
There We're six Christmas DRINKS to
march up to the judges desk. these
were Mike Laffey, Frank Bin, Billy
Johns, Pat Harrington. c. A. Wise and
Pat Dennehy. Each pleaded guilty and
took the usual IS assessment.
Fined for Fighting.
Roy Ross paid $40 for fsaring, John
Bookhoff and John Johns IN, both fell
through windows and were fined $40
each, and j. A. Smith and John MAXI
got the same fine for fighting.
Matt Nick forfeited his bond ac:cr be-
ing arrested for fighting. William
O'Malley, arrested for indulgins too
freely in intoxicating liquor, wasn't in
condition to appear in court
M. r. Murphy was arrested on
charge of disturbance and fighting at
213 Upton street, on comDlalEt of his
wife. Murphy was badly cut UP about
the face, and he tried to tell the court
how he had gone home from work and
found every one gone ana that when he
awoke later his pockets had been cleaned
out, which made him mad enough to
fight. Ten dollars was the Interpretation
put on his story.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-26
colo MISSOURI COON
DELICACIES IN BUTTE MARKETS
FROM EVERY CLINE,
NO MONTANA GAME FOR SALE
Some of the Good Things That the
Big Mining Camp People Eat
\ During the Holiday
y. a.aaon

n Coon and 'possum from old Missouri;
HOLSTERS from Maine; grapes from Spain;
Olympia oysters from the Pacific. and
New York counts from the Atlantic;
apples from Washington, and oranges
from California; turkeys from Montana,
lsnow-white celery, green parsley and
tyoung onions from the Pacific coast,
and nice crisp lettuce and juicy rad'snes
from Butte, yes, right here from cold,
barren, Butte; these are some Of the
good things which the markets are
offering for the holiday fare.
Down on Park street. merchants have
been busy all week, filing the nu,aer-
Gus orders which came pouring in.
No. we have had no gam. e',m Mon
tana," said the proprietor of on, of tn"
markets, 1.-The game laws have been
very rigidly observed this year.
occasionally pOt-hunt - brings in
few chickens or quartz OF vrnison
from the hills, but we positively refuse
to buy it, and l guess he nas % give it
ANY,"
Just then customer cam, in, asked
for deer meat-he had heard that he
could get some here" he said.
No, sir!" said the merchant. indig-
nantly, 1--WE don't deal in game. that's
against the law"
But I'm John Doe, and yo.lr sister
Mrs. Roe. told my wife that -
oh! You're John Doe, are you?
Well, Mr.. Doe, friend of mine killed a
deer over in Madison county last week
and sent me in a quarter, and if yru'll
just step over here minute'-and then
the Inter Mountain man remembered
that he had an urgent engagement
across the street
In many of the markets the trade has
been SO brisk and the orders so nunler-
Gus that it has been impossible to fill
them all.