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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-02-20
Early Use Of Pigeons.

Pigeons were employ yed in early
Egyptian days, nayigators taking
them on their galleys and liberating
them when they arrived at their
destination in order to announce
their safe arrival to their friends or
employers. The Romans utilized
them il communicating with each
other in wartime.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-02-20
Gaston's Doings.

udSlVH . 1VhiSSs
To .he Editor of the Dispatch,
@Is's cold and dark and dreary,
And il rains, and the wind is never
weary"
Abundance of rain,
And plenty cold
But our people get there the same,
And never scold,
The plowman's tune can now be
heard,
As he turns the soil,
To make his butter and bread,
By the efforts of his daily toll.
Preparations are developing for
large crops. Abundance Of ferti-
lizers are being hauled.
The small grain crop looks rather
sick since the recent cold snap; but
none are killed so far as We can learn.
Early eats look quite promising.
Magistrate elect Geo. W. Pound
has been commissioned and will soon
be ready to deal out justice to the
transgressors OF the peace. We feel
our interests safe under the rulings
Of this ..sage" OF Castor.
Lee n. Fallaw, who has been con-
nected with the Sphaler establish
msnt for several years as bookkeeper
for the same, has accepted position
with the Dosier Lumber Company OF
Columbia, S. G. We wish him an
abundance of success in his new field
of labor.
Miss Leila Chitty - OF Black
Vile, is visiting Mrs. G. A. Goodwin.
Mr.. VIM. Mcneil, in the employ OF
the S. A. L Ry. Co., is again citi-
zen of our town. Will was here
several years ago and made many
friends, who will be glad to welcome
him back.
There is a young man who goes
courting when he can. Some times
he walks, sometime he rides, some
time he talks with much pride.
Another store has opened up ii:
our town witha chair factory" estab-
lishment annexed.
Where you can sell your pease,
Get chair and sit with ease;
Buy bread and cheese,
And eat 'em.if you please.
Since our last, death has been in
our midst and claimed as his victim
Jasper, the only son Of our fellow
countryman Mr.. W. T. Mack. 1t
was certainly sad blow for Mr..
Mack as Jasper was the only child.
The funeral services were conducted
by T. F. Rivers. He leaves a wife
and four children. We deeply sym
pathize with the unfortunate family
in their misfortune and sore trials.
Cupid has been at work and as a
result an elopement was effected by
the contracting parties, Mr.. Calvin
Cassidy alias Melchirsadec and Mrs.
Ida Perry. May they be happy and
live at ease, be kind to each other
and do as they please.
Can't our Legislature enact some
stringent measure in regard to our
youths smoking cigarettes? 1t does
seem to me that some measure may
be effe cted to prevent it.
Mrs. j. F. Fallaw has been sick
for some time. We hope ere long
she may be up and at her post of
duty.
Should the present happy rala-
tions exist and good health continue
in the Felix family, you may again
hoar from Billy Felix
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-02-20

Fruit Puddire, something new and
delicious for deserts, in rose, vanilla,
chocolate, lemon and orange favors.
Price 10 cents per package, at the
Bazaar.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-02-20

The Best Prescription for Malaria,
Chills and Fever is J. bottle of Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic. 1t is simply
ron and quinine in tasteless form.
No cure-no pay. Price so cents.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-02-20
SALT RHEUM CURED BY
Johnston's Sarsaparilla
JUST SEEN IN TINE.
QUART BOTTLES.


Heed the nad soMn
which
out
that more serious rouo
eryspelas pulmonary are certain 70 1oo"
YOU warning correct the mistakes
oeen
been needed and the Oooo
byari of JOHNSTONS SARSAPAR1bLA
Abbie j. Rande, Of Marshall Mich writes u . E.. Go ~ Tho
after suffering o nVe years
friends said it salt 1t came out on my nea Wb T
whole perfectly raw
during telling Noboy would oeee e
house heard JoNsToNs M hn hgna bad
third bottle 1 pteF t dd @
would advise all who are ne5i1g @ 1 IRON of fomaeS
trouble miserable but JoHNSToNs
made M
and soeg can
ali druggists full quart bottles only one
COMPANY, DETfSo11' n1AS1~
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-02-20
Sleepinx Car Service.

Excellent daily passenger service between
Florida and New York.
Nos. 81 and 32-New York and Florida Linn
% aTeiy Of PulIiasa finest Drawing Room Sleep
ing, Compartment and Obsei vatoIy Cars be
tween New York, Columbie and st. Augustine:
Pullman sleeping cars between Augusta and
Aiken and New York, runs from Augusta to
Columbia via Blackvjlle Parlor cars be
tween Charleston aud Colum bta-
Nos So and 9l-New York and Florida E1
press. Drpwing-room sleeping cars between
Augusta and New York. Pullman drawing
room sleeping cars between Port Tampa, Jacx
sonville Savannah Washington and View York
Pullman Sleeping cars between Chrr;otle and
Richpo9d. Dining cars between Charlotte
Nos. rs and 8JU. s. Fast Mail. Through
Pullman drauing.room buffet sleeping cars be-
tween jacksonville and New York and Full
man sleeping cars between Augusta and Char
lotte Dining cars serve oil meals enforte.
Pullman sleeping cars between Jacksonviue
and Columbia enroute daily between Jackson
Vile and Cincinnati, via Asheville.
FRANK S. CANNON, s. q. HARDWICR,
Third V.P. q Gen, Mgr, Gen. Pas. Agt.,
Washin Rton, b. c. Washington, D. o.
WI TAIOE. R. W.HCNT,
Aa,t Gen. Pass lg't., Div. Pass. Ag't,
Atlanta Ga Charleston, 5. q.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-02-20
To Cure a Cold in One DaY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
Tablets. All druggists refund the
money if it fails to cure. E. W.
Groves signature is on each box. 25c.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-02-20

Is pr " Columbia IA c II 90 am
5 25 pm " Sumter ar. 9 40 am
80 pm ar Charleston w.. Z 90 am
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-02-20

cost.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-04-11
Homestead Entries.

Department of the Interior, !
Land Office at Natchitoches, La,
March 1, 1901.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
~ ing named settler has filed notice of
his intention to make final proof in sup
port of his claim, and that said proof will
be made before the Clerk of the District
Court, at Benton, La, on April %,
1901, viz: Homestead Entry No. 1856
William Woodland for the west half of
southwest quarter, northeast quarter of
southwest quarter and southeast quarter
of northwest quarter of section 80, town.
ship q North, range II West, Louisiana
Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: Whit Diggs,
Smith Diggs, Zed Knighton and John
Wesley, all of Ivan P. O., La.
Viz: Homestead Entry No. 5541-
George R. Washington-for the south
east quarter of section "a, township II
North, range ii West, Louisiana Meri-
| dian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
| cultivation of said land, viz: Carey
Porter, Green Burks, David Griffin and
John Williams, all of Koran P. O., La.
Homestead Entry No. 6429-Whit
Diggs-for the east half of northeast
quarter, southwest quarter of northeast
quarter and northwest quarter of south
east quarter of section 80, township 81
North, range II West, Louisiana Meri-
dian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: John Cook,
Hardy Cook, William Woodland and John
Wesley, all of Ivan P. O., La.
| Viz: Homestead Entry No. 6427-
Smith Diggs-for the southwest quarter
of northwest quarter, northwest quarter
of southwest quarter of section q, and
southeast quarter of northeast quarter
and northeast quarter of southeast quar-
ter of section %, township 81 North,
range II West, Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses te
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: J. F.. Adair
J. B. Wilmington, J. E. Rabb, William
Woodland, all of Ivan P. O., La.
j. ERNEST BREDA, Register.
March Z, 1901. apr 18
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-04-11
Sl,erif's Sale.

Sheriff's Sale.
Joannes Smith VS.. w. A. Thompson,
etal. No. 1873. In Second District
Court, Bossier Parish, La.
Dy virtue of writ of seizure and sale
ID issued in the above entitled suit,
and to me directed, have seized and
will proceed to sell, at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder, at the front
door of the Court House, in the town of
Benton, La, on Saturday, April 18th,
1901, the following described property,
to-Wit:
That certain part and parcel of land,
containing about nine acres, more or
less, together with residence and other
Improvements thereon, known as the
Simpson place, in the town of Benton,
more particularly described as follows:
AS being all that part of the southwest
quarter of southwest quarter of section
%, township 20, range 10, and bounded
on the west by lot of Joannes Smith,
south by lands of J. NJ Montgomery,
east by lots of Higgins, Cook and Nattin,
north by Cleveland street, and being
same property acquired by w. A.
Thompson from r. J. r. Heron, as shown
by deed recorded on pages 437 and 1873,
volume 18, Conveyances, Bossier parish,
La.
Terms of Sale-Cash, without the ben
eft of appraisement, to pay and satisfy
the sum of $3.50, with s per cent per an
mum interest thereon from December
q, 1900, and all costs of suit, including
per cent on said sum and interest as
attorneys fees.
A. R. THOMPSON, Sheriff.
Benton, La, March, 1901.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-04-11
I Never Cast q Flower Away.

I never cast flower away,
The gift of one who cared for me
A little flower-a faded flower
But it was done reluctantly.
never looked last adieu
To things familiar, but my heart
Shrank with feeling almost pain
Even from their lifelessness to part.
never spoke the word Farewell"
But with an utterance faint and broken
An earth-sick longing for the time
When it shall never more be spoken.
Mrs. SoUTHEY, 1854.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-04-11
Satisfied.

Love wore threadbare dress of gray
And toiled upon the road all day.
Love welded pick and carried pack
And bent to heavy loads the back.
Though meagre fed and sorely tasked,
Only one wage Love ever asked
A child's white face to kiss at night,
A woman's smile by candlelight.
MARGARET SANGsTER.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-04-11
Homestead Entries.
Department of the Interi

Department of the Interior, !
Land Office at Natchitoches, La,
February Is, 1901.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
~ ing named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim, and that said proof
will be made before Clerk of District
Court at Benton, La, on April Is, 1901
viz: Homestead Entry No. 619O-W William
Behm-for the southeast quarter of sec
ton 20, township 10 North, range II
west, Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation OF said land, viz: J. F
Edwards, of Benton P. O., La; J. w,
Mobley, A. L. Strange and S. w. Diffey
of Allentown P. o., La.
Viz: Homestead Entry No. 63t8-
Nose Harris-for the north half of south
east quarter, southeast quarter of north
west quarter and southwest quarter Of
northeast quarter of section 5, township
q North, range ii West, Louisiana
Meridian.
He names the following witnesses tt
prove his continuous residence upon ant
cultivation of said land, viz: H. D
Bounds, of Rocky Mount P. o., La;
C. c. Cozby, w. ]. Johnston and Ham,
Bryant, of Emma P. O., La.
Viz: Homestead Entry No. 6345 Cad.
ditionaD -Sidney Brittentine for the
northwest quarter of the northwes
quarter of section 10, township 81 North
range II West, Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses tt
prove his continuous residence upon ant
cultivation of said land, viz: Waite
Hall, James Carter, Preston Williams
and Ed Johnson, all of Ivan P. o., La.
j. ERNEST BREDA, Register.
March Z, 1901. apr ii
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-04-11
Communications.
Department of the Interi,

Department of the Interior,
Land Office at Natchitoches, La,
March Is, 1901.
Notice is hereby given thatthe follow
~ ing named settler has filed notice of
his intention to make final Communication
proof in support of his claim, and that
said proof will be made before the Clerk
of the District Court, at Benton, La,
on May 3, 1901, viz: Homestead Entry
No. 7457-Martin Stevens-for the
northeast quarter of southwest quarter
and northwest quarter of southeast quar-
ter of section 8, township 20 North,
range IL West, Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: Robert
Payne, of Midway P. o., La; Louis
Moore, Robert Stewart and Robert Jen-
nings, all of Alden Bridge P. O., La.
J. ERNEST BREDA, Register.
March Il, 1901. may2
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-04-11
Hunters, Take Notice.

Mo hunting will be allowed on my
IN place, under penalty of the law.
Z. M. PRUITT.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-08-01
Mrs. Nathan Fleckenstine.

At the home in Orangeville yester-
day morning occurred the death of
Mrs. Nathan Fleckepstine, after a
long illness from consumption. She
was daughter of the late Joseph
Pohe, and was born and raised in
this county. The deceased was in
her eighty-slxth year, and enjoyed the
esteem and respect of all who knew
her. The surviving children, eight in
number, are Mrs. Geo. Bartsch and
Jacob Fleckenstine, of Philadelphia /;
William S. Fleckenstine, of Scranton +;
Mrs. Samuel Hidlay and Mrs. w. H..
Snyder, of Bloomsburg, ex-county
Treasurer Geo. S. Fleckenstine, and
Joseph Fleckenstine, of Orangeville.
The latter has been residing with his
mother. Her husband, Nathan Fleck-
enstine survives her. William H..
Hidlay, cashier of the Bloomsburg
National Bank, and ]. w. Hidlay,
agent of Adams Express Co., are
grandsons.
Rev. A. Houtz will conduct funeral
services tomorrow afternoon at three
o'clock.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-08-01
Visited the Idlers.

A special train on the Bloomsbury
& Sullivan Railroad conveyed happy
party of seventy-hve ladies and gentle
men to the camp of the Idlers, above
Orangeville Thursday evening. The
campers put forth their best efforts to
make the visit most pleasant one,
and they evidently succeeded as all
who went up report that they enjoyed
themselves immensely.
1t was expected that the camp
would be broken up on Saturday, but
owing to rain storm on Friday,
which rendered the tents unfit to pack
and general disposition of the mem
bers to remain few days longer it
was decided to stay another week.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-08-01
Believed His Family Would Be Better Of
Without Him.

"The Second ward, this city, Satur-
day last came very nearly having a
case of suicide. Joseph Eek. an in
dustrious and hard working man, over
come by i'll health, lost heart under
his burden and decided to end his
troubles by taking dose OF laudanum.
1t was shortly after 3 o'clock wher
DIR. p. G. Newbaker IN response to a
call arrived at the Eek home, Rail-
road and East Market streets, and
found the head of the family in a deep
stupor, the general symptoms being
those of opium poisoning. A power
full emetc was administered, which
had the desired effect. Afterward the
patient was walked about briskly for
half an hour or more, SO that in time
he came around all right.
Mr.. Eek said that he always tried
TO get along, and did whatever he
could find to do when able to work.
Two years ago he injured his back,
after which rheumatism and lumbago
set in. He has become very much
discouraged, and has gwen up hopes
of ever being able to work again. The
burden of making living falls upon
the rest of the family and it has be-
come very painful for him, he said, to
see his wife working so hard, while he
is unable to render any help and only
increases the burden to be borne.
He at first stated that he took the
laudanum thinking it would relieve
his pain. He afterward admitted, how
ever, that he took the drug with suicid-
al intent, believing that his family
would be better off without him."
The above is taken from Mondays
Danville Meas. Eek for many years
resided in Bloomsburg, occupying and
owning property in Ralston's addi-
ton.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-08-01
Found Father After Death.

Tuesday of last week David Wat
kase died suddenly, at J. M. De-
Wits residence, of heart disease.
The remains were held for several
days, in the hope that relatives would
come and claim them. No kin to
the dead man could be found, and on
Saturday the funeral took place. On
Monday O. B. Mellick received let
ter from w. A. Watkase, of Williams
town, Dauphin county, stating that he
had read of the death, and believed
that the man was his father, whom he
had not seen or heard tell of for up
wards of twenty years. He asserted
that he had five brothers and sisters,
none of whom knew whether their
father was living or not. Investiga-
tion was made and the authorities are
of the belief that he is a son of the
dead man. The deceased had often
spoken of having children, but at
tempts TO locate them had been fu-
tile.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-08-01
A FATAL ACCIDENT,
E iiah C. CIeaver is Thrown From Horse
and Run Over by Wagon--Death Re.
Iieves His Suffering.

Elijah &. Cleaver died at his home
in Cleveland township Monday even
ing from injuries received in the morn
ing Of the same day. He had left
his home in the morning with load
Of hay, with Ashland as his objective
point. After covering about two
miles of the journey he attempted to
mount one of the horses, when the
animal SHE'D, throwing him off direct
ly in front of the wagon, and the for
ward wheels OF the vehicle, with its
great weight, passed over HIM.
Though suffering excruciating pain,
the unfortunate man managed to get
to one side of the road and IN this
moribund condition he remained un-
til discovered by man who chanced
to pass by, about three hours there
after.
A conveyance was secured from a
nearby farmer and he was taken to
his home. Doctors Wintersteen, of
Numidla, and Vastine, of Catawissa,
were sent for, and responded prompt
ly, but could do little to relieve the
suffering of their patient, and he died
shortly afterward.
Mr.. Cleaver was quite well known
throughout Columbia county. He
fought beneath his countrys flag dur
ing the civil war, having been a men,
Der Of Company l, I3th Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers. He was a
member of H. H. Hoagland Post, ITO
G.. A. r., of Catawissa.
Born in this county March IS, 1883,
he was in the sixty-ninth year of his
age. He is survived by wife and
eight children six sons and two
daughter-namely; Rev. Nelson E.,
of Danville; Prof. Wesley NJ, of
Milton; Editor Charles L., of Mt. Car
mel; Joseph c., of Tamaqua; Britain
w., of Roaringcreek; Clarence G.,
of Numidia, and Rosie A. and Hanna
l.. at home.
The funeral will occur from the
family home this afternoon. Inter-
ment will take place in the M. f.
Church cemetery at Roaringcreek.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-08-01
VOL. 36.
THE CARS ARE RUNNING.
The Electric Railway Now in Operation Be-
tween Bloomsbury and Lime Ridge.

The scene on our streets at quarter
past ten Monday night, reminded one
of Fair day. Although the fact had
not been announced, somehow or
other it leaked out that a car would
be run over the new trolley road, and
people by the hundreds focked out to
see it, in fact the entire populace, or
nearly SO, lined the street, and the
thoroughfare, near the power house,
designated on the plan OF the town as
East Seventh street, was completely
contested with humanity. Homes in
the most remote portion of the town
were deserted, and families stood in
groups with their visions focused on
sight which great many had never
seen before-a trolley car. When
the word was given that all those who
wished to ride could get on, there was
a wild rush for the vehicle until there
wasn't room for breathing, and you
couldn't turn your head for fear you
would back it into somebody's face,
as fellow said, who was one OF the
first to get on, "You couldn't carve
your way out with an axe"
When the rush began Mr.. Scanlan
thought he would count the people
who got on board. When he reached
I6S ne gave up. Quite a number
crowded on after Mr.. Scanlan ceased
counting, and it is estimated that
fully $50 people were on board.
The car was IN charge OF w. G..
Barlow, superintendent of the Lewis
town and Reedsville Electric Rail-
way. The accumulation of dirt on
the tracks made it necessary to run
slow. Everything worked satlsfactor-
lily to the contractors, and they were
highly pleased with the great inter
est manifested.
The electric cars will certainly in
crease the comforts and conveniences
of our people, and it is needless to
say they will be appreciated.
The cars are running as far as Lime
Ridge. The track is not connected
through 20 Berwick, and the cars will
not run through until the supple
mental power house is built at Willow
Grove.
c. B. Ent is filling the position of
conductor on one of the cars that will
run for the present.
On Tuesday there was rumor
afloat that an injunction had been
granted against the Trolley Company,
on the petition of land owner this
side of Berwick, and that a prelimi-
nary injunction had been granted for
five days, and work had been stopped.
There was no foundation for such a
report. No injunction has been asked
for, and-the company have no knowl-
edge of any such intention on the
part OF anybody.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-08-01
Lighted the Scene From a Tree.

"Ralph G.. Philips, of Bloomsburg,
says the Eagles Mere Daily Nez0S who
is conducting the Eagles Mere photo.
graphic studio, took flashlight picture
of the Raymond young people as they
were gathered for their marsmallow
roast last Friday evening, After get
ting the camera ready Mr.. Phillips
scaled convenient tee and at height
of 20 feet touched off the hashlght
powder, one of the party below having
previously removed the cap from the
camera, replacing it as soon as the ex-
posure was made. The photograph
was very hattering success"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-08-01
The Wall No Barrier.

James Alexander of Centralia, who
last Saturday was placed in custody Of
Sheriff Knorr at the Jail, on charge
of assault and battery with intent to
Kill, evidently didn't take very kindly
to the surroundings as the very first
opportunity which presented itself he
made himself scarce. He occupied a
cell alongside OF prisoner by the
name of Harry Farver. Tuesday after
noon is was decided to give them the
freedom of the yard. They also at the
same time had full access to their IN
terror apartment. Shortly thereafter
some friends called to see Farver, and
while he was engaged in conversation
with them, Alexander went into his
cell, secured the blankets from his own
and Farver's bed, and quickly con-
nected them. Satisfied that the rope
was sufficiently strong to hold his
weight, one end was fastened to the
transom of Farver's cell, the other end
b anglng down into the yard near the
wall. He then returned to the jail
yard, removed his shoes and stockings
and before Farver noticed him had
already reached the top of the wall.
The alarm was given, but the
prisoner made good his escape. He
was tracked however, over the River
hill at East Bloomsbury, but there
took to the woods and all trace of him
was lost. He is still at large,