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Nothing will give permanent success
in any enterprise of life except native
capacity cultivated by honest and per.
seVering effort. Genius is often but the
capacity for receiving and improving
by discipline. George Eliot.
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This Store is the Pride of Wilmington

them % kind Wilmington
ldngi
it
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MexicO,S Dirfiest City

Merida, the capital of Yucatan is, il
is said, the richest city in Mexico in
proportion to its population. which is
placed anywhere from $4,000 to 10000.
1t is also the dirtiest city in Mexico.
which is saying something very un-
pleasant, for there are few clean cities
in the sister republic. Merida has
neither water nor sewerage system.
and that it is rot Gepopulated every
year speaks we'll for the constitutions
of the Inhabitants.
A Problem of the Present.
Hortense-Papa is so pensive today!
Perhaps he is wondering how he will
get along without us after we are mar
ried.
Helen-MOre likely he is wondering
how he will get along with us until we
are.-Brooklyn Life.
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An Unusual
Sale of Upholstery Goods

The Upholstery and Dapy Department something to saw t
out OF the ordinary although this department so busy
we want to be buer and have many special offerings that
interest Many of the goods offered new and mt
on sale now for the first time NV anu put
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DTaplRg Curtains

DTaPRg Curtains
we are we'll fixed with expert decors-
tors tor Drapery Work of any cbaracter
oe II the hanging of curtains or maxine
cut draperies, and you'll find rs pronnt
ClaW Foot Table, $500
Handsome claw foot oak extens;o,
table. SO, worth So.
Extension tables from $500 unwo~ds
to S45.oo. 49, UP"S'uS
Handsome Desk
IN hne quartered oak or mahogany fn;sh
with the best polish or piano finish st
20 SO, worth in other stores 900.
Interior is of hardwood and aTraroad
with drawers and pigeon holes. We are
showing desks in all woods up to Sso 90 90
YAK ChlHORleTS, $4.25
Five drawer oak chiffonier full siza
oetter made than most chiffonieres oood ,,cr
gloss finish and worth 5000. sOOu
Ihe same design, with three Ioro.
drawers, two small drawers and hot - he'- &c
$4.7s. ""u nat oox
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High Back Oak Chair, 75c.

High Back Oak Chair, 75c.
Well finished, with small cane seat
no better chair in other stores sell at
SIPS and $I.5o
Morris Reclining Chairs
A special one in oak, with carved claw
Ieet' complete with hair filled Velour
ecusnions, S6.75-from this ON M TO Gao
Ior a carved beauty. We are told that
our $50 chairs are sold elsewhere for $50
HIgh-GTade Bedroom Furniture
This offering of high grade-suits and
ooo pieces will make you want to re-
furnish. We show them in all woods.
some IN straight suits of bedstead dresser
ana stand, and others with dressers.
cninoniers and toilet tables to match for
metal beds-2o per cent. under price.
Furniture UPhOIsterng
We do anything in furniture uphol-
stering or repairing and refnishing of
eVgry Kind. If required, our man will
Sall cal and give price for work of this
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that work in a spirit of sincere love for
the work and desire to do it we'll for
the works sake. Applause.
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OFFICE:--Hext Door to the Fruit Growars
National Bank N4O"eiS
Telephone, No. 10.
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Fish Net Curtains, 95c from SI,5O

Fish net curtains in pretty designs
win iull lace rufle, that have been
eaay sellers at 81. so, are now csc per
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Renaissance Pieces MOSTLY Half Price

About 800 pieces of renaissance in bu.
reau covers and centre pieces that we
bought considerably under price are
marked at interesting figures:
70 m centre pieces square or round 30c from SOC
IL IN. " 90 tf
as in. I" A. tso,il iAonn o0C o0o
3Ox54 bureau covers, $2s5 from S4.5O
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More $l,S3 Curtains

During the past week manufactures
offered to sell US the same Curtains for
Sa-you may judge the value from this
ne Dooy OF the Curtains are bobbinet
with real Renaissance edging and inser-
tion' SI.o3 per pair ard sold usually in
stores at 81, so and s.. :"
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Irish Point Curtains

Many at q off the regular prices, with
some one pair lots at half price.
$500 from S4.5o $4.5 from So. so
400 from $50 SIS from 800
AIS from 600 700 from 900
$3.50 from SI4.5o
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Screens Half Price

Ruttied Dotted Swiss Curtains. in three
sizes OF dots, finished at the top with
hem and heading. three yards long ready
10 hang, 9Sc, regular value, 81. so.
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Reduced POniereS

This showing Of portieres are worth
seeing From our immense stock we've
reduced a number Of styles for no other
reason than in some a color is MISSING
or but two or three pairs are left of pat
tern. No such offer has ever been made
on heavy draperies.
SLAB from $2.5 $500 from s.. so
2.25 from 3.25 6.25 from 8. 50
as from 4.25 900 from 100
50. so from 5000
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-09-17
Irnne Notes.
70 the Editor of the Dispatch:

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Some people say the newspapers
overdraw things sometimes, but ii
editors have as hard q time to get up
matter for print as their country cor
respondents do to gather items OF
news, I really don't think they should
be blamed if they had to lie little.
It is no trouble to write when you
know something to tell, but to create
news for publication is right hard
for truthful man to do, and sensi-
bic people do not like to read trash.
Our town is still growing and if it
keeps on at the same rate for fifty
years, probably the rabbits will have
to get off of Main street to raise.
Mrs. M. A. Suber is having a new
porch put on her dwelling and nice
new fence around hec flower yard.
Mr.. Fl. A. Lorick is erecting large
barn and stables on modern style
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-09-17

The school trustees are putting an
addition to our school room, which
will be much appreciated by both
teachers and pupils.
Four of our young men left here
last Monday to attend Clemson COL
lege: Willie Shealy, Norvie Meetze,
Sidney Dreher and Henry Chapman.
Two of DR.. J. L. Shuler's daughters
will leave today to attend school at
Concord. N. G. Miss Blanche Ma
thias and Mr.. R. E. Matthias, also
will soon leave us-the former for
Columbia Female College and the
latter for Charleston Medical College,
the places attended by each last year.
Miss Annie Geiger, of Lower Lex
ington, is visiting the family OF DR..
F. r. Geiger, Of our town.
Mr.. Brooks Smith, telegraph opera
tor of Jacksonville, Fla, is visiting
his father, Mr.. Ed P. Smith. Miss
Ruff is visiting the family Of Mr.. j.
M. Shealy. Mrs. J. L. Ray and the
Misses Minnie Smith and Blanche
Matthias attended the protracted
meeting at Chspin last week. Mrs.
Emma Counts recently returned from
a trip to the mountains OF North
Carolina.
Our school will open the first Mon
day in October with Miss Mamie
Crooks as principal. The position Of
assistant teacher will be filed by
Miss Maggie Lowman. It is to be
hoped that our people will manifest
more interest in education, as there
is growing demand for more and
higher education. The world is
making rapid strides in progress and
those who neglect to educate their
children will soon find them forever
lost in the arena of ignorance.
Sept. Is, 1902. b.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-09-17
Dots from Alethea.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
The health of this community is
good at this time.
We have had plenty of rain and
are now enjoying beautiful weather.
The farmers of this section are
through with their fodder and are
busy pulling peas and picking cotton.
Rev. E. Hall and his two daughters
have returned home after having at
tended the protracted meeting at
Lexington. The protracted meeting
will begin at Samaria on the Goth Of
this month.
The pea crop of this section are
fine. Cotton is opening rapidly.
MIR. John Waters of this section
has moved some of his household
effects in a residence on Mr.. NJ.
Cooks plantation where be will re-
side in the near future.
Success to the Dispatch and it's
readers. Raw Honey.
Sept. 13, 1902
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-09-17
Death Of a Prominent Citizen.

Mr.. John H. Meetze died at his
home in this place last Friday morn
ing at about Z o'clock, after a linger-
ing illness of about years duration.
Mr.. Meetze was born November
25, 1929, on farm near this place,
but at an early age he moved to this
place and engaged in the mercantile
business in which pursuit he was
successful and remained in active
business until few years prior to
his death when he was forced to
retire on account of failing health.
de always took an active part in
all measures pertaining to his town,
county and State and served az In
tendent of the town of LEXINGTON
with marked ability for number of
years and during his term all the
public affairs of the town were given
his personal attention and careful
supervision.
In the death of Mr.. Meetze, an
other old landmark has been removed
and a warm and public spirited citi-
zen has gone to his reward. He
Leaves large family connection and
numerous friends to sympathize with
them in their afdiction.
His funeral services were preached
by the Rev. j. g. Graichen, in St.
Stephens church, Saturday after
noon and his remains were laid away
in the family square in St. Stephens
cemetery.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-09-17
Collegiate Items.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Mr.. Willie Long, of Priceville,
who is in the graduating class in the
Palmetto Collegiate Institute, has
resumed his studies. he boards at
Mr.. w. P. Roofs.
Miss Eppie Roof, of Sandy Run,
has entered the graduating class in
the Institute.
Mr.. Frank Roberts, of Providence,
has resuued his studies ut the lnsti-
tute.
Miss Emma Koon, of Clark's Mills,
has entered the Institute.
Miss Carrie Corley, Of Midway,
has returned to Lexington for the
purpose of entering the Institute.
Miss Eddy Gregory, of Brookland,
entered the Institute yesterday. She
boards with Mr.. James E. Hendrix.
The Institute now has more schol-
ars enrolled than ever before on the
second week, and almost every mail
brings the principal news of others
expecting to come. I think it is con-
ceded by all that no school in the
State has made more rapid progress
in the last five years than the Insti-
tute. Z.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-09-17

Rain is much needed.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-09-17
Now is the Time.

The time to refurnish your home
with new furniture is when it needs
it, but the time to purchase furniture
is when the enterprising dealers
offers extra inducement to purchas-
ere. E. G. Cook, the furniture deal
ers of Columbia lays before the read
ers OF the Dispatch list of prices on
staple articles which viii bn Of in
*erest to oar rea ier> See ID, ir
advertisement in au.turr column and
go " this house to nuke your furni-
ture purchases you will save morey
thereby.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-09-17
Leaves from Spring Branch.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

~SN>SN~
Very little sickness in this COM
munity now.
Cotton picking is now the daily
work on the farm.
Cool nights makes the fire comfort
able.
We are sorry to learn that Mr.. R..
E. Berry, who has been spending
awhile at Brookland, is HON ith a
case Of fever. We hope for him q
speedy recovery.
DR.. Kneece is the happiest man
around Pelion, because it's boy.
There was no preaching at ST..
Johns E. L church on the first Sun
day on account of the illness of the
pastor. owe wish him a speedy re-
covery.
We heard an interesting sermon at
Smith Branch on the first Sunday
evening by the Rev. Thos. Rivers.
His text being from Mark ix;7.
Mr.. D. F. Shumpert of Pelion, is
doing a fourishing business. He
visits his old home place once and
awhile.
We notice the Dispatch said that
the baptising was put offat Florence.
We beg to say it came off the third
Sunday in August.
The Sunday school is still flourish
ing at Smith branch, under the guild
ance of Mr.. D. E. Clark, and Miss
Cora Rish is in charge Of the primary
class.
Mr.. J. o. Spradley is spending
most of his time in the cotton field.
Just as bee doeth around his gum.
He also has new variety of cotton.
He tells me the stalks are opening.
Mr.. II. V. Rish has been attending
the Summer school at Lexington.
We learn that he is going to teach
school at Wateree school house.
Mr.. L. L. Gantt's cotton field is
like some others, it looks like snow.
Mr.. 81. R. Shumpert is recovering
from q case of fever.
If this escapes the waste basket
you may hear from me again.
Sept. 13, 1902. Mont Rose.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-09-17

and he has made a very favorable
impression upon the court as a man
who will honor and keep sacred the
ermine.
Solicitor Thurmond handled the
cases before him in mastery man
ner and in his usual promptness.
The following cases were dis
posed of.
Idora Haygood, assault and bat
terry with intent to kill, and carrying
concealed weapons. Found guilty
of simple assault and battery, and
was given fine of SIS or 80 days.
Lawrence Coleman, forgery. Plead
guilty and sentenced to six years in
the penitentiary.
Solicitor entered mol pros in case
against Hamp Hartley, obtaining
property under false pretense. j. ".
Campbell and John Burch, assault
and battery with intent to kill. J.
W. Cameron and John Burch, assault
and battery with intent to kill. Geo.
Cushman, Bob Dufie and W. J.
Hawkins, assault and battery with
intent to kill. Willie Geiger, viola
tion dispensary law. James Coats,
assault and battery with intent to
kill.
Hamp Taylor, violation dispensary
law. Represented by Mr.. Sharpe,
not guilty.
Richard Pope, malicious mischief,
killing r. A. Barr's mule. Guilty
and sentenced two years. Mr.. Frick
assisted the Solicitor and Mr.. Sharpe
represented the defendant.
Lawrence Coleman, housebreaking
and larceny; plead guilty and re-
ceived one year on chain gang.
E. II. Lowry, malicious mischief,
shooting of 81. +. Dreher's dog.
Guilty. Sentence has not been pass.
ed.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-09-17
a. Card.

L. is with profound gratitude that
I hereby return my sincere thauks to
the electors of Lexington county for
the confidence and esteem in which
I am held by my fellow citizens, as
was evidence by the handsome vote
given me in both primaries for
County Supervisor, and can sure them
that their kindness will ever be CRATE
fully remembered. It shall be my
endeavor to discharge the duties OF
the Office with an eye single to the
best interest of the county and the
comfort and convenience of it's cisi.
zens. Very respectfully,
George A. Shesly.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-09-17
Gard Of Thanks.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Please allow me space in your
columns to extend to the voters of
Lexington county my heart felt
thanks for the kind consideration
given me on the 9th at the ballot
box. highly appreciate what the
people did and I hope that not one
shall ever have cause to regret cast
ing a vote for me. I shall endeavor
to do my duty, regardless of friend
or foe. Again thanking one and all
for their support.
I am very truly,
John W. Fry.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-09-17
Notes from Lorena.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
The defeated candidates have got
ten silent and gone home to think it
over.
| Cotton has been opening at a rapid
speed and the Aeecy staple is crowd
| ing the market.
The cool nights and warm days
make people feel drowsy.
Mr.. Bob Amick passed through
here a few days ago dealing in to-
bacco and cigars.
Watermelons are almost thing OF
| the past.
Mr.. Willie Steele is busy as a bee
at his gin and shop.
Mr.. G. Sease is kept busy at his
| cane mill.
Oxner Brothers are still grinding
| wheat.
Mr.. Pickens Shealy has moved in
our section recently.
| The carpenters are at work on the
improvement of st. Paul's church.
We are glad to read the items from
Pine Ridge, penned by MIR. A. W. B.
We hope he will continue to give Us
the news from bis locality.
The r F. D. mail route, No. 2,
with MIR. Pierce Leaphart as carrier,
is in full operation now.
There are several persons in this
section who are confined to their beds
with sickness. They all have our
sympathy and may they all soon be
restored to their usual health again.
Well, dear readers, in a few more
weeks you may look again for
Me.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-09-17
DR.. &C. GILMORE,
DENTIST,

DEN I'IS!,
II COATED AT NO. 1910 MAIN STREET.
over Husemann's Gun Store, Colum-
bia, S. c., where he will be glad to see his
former as well as new patients.
DR., Gilmore will be at Drafts Hotel IN
Lexington on Tuesday and Wednesday.
September 18th and 18th. to accommodate
patients who find it inconvenient to call at
his Columbia Office.
January %, 1901-tf.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-09-17
Court Of General Sessions.


The September term of the Court
of Sessions for this county convened
Monday, with Judge Charles G..
Dantzler of Orangeburg, on the
bench. This is the first appearance
of Judge Dentzler in our town. He
is comparatively young man of
strong personalits, and al idefati-
gable worker. He is an eminent jurist
and expounds the law with prompt
ness and fairness. His charges to
the jury are clear, concise and logical
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-09-17
Give It Your Aid.

The county fair is the means of
bringing our people in closer elbow
touch with each other. Friends in the
different sections of the county can
gather together and spend an en-
ioyabls time. Lover can meet lover
and whisper soft nothings in ea. b
others ears. Let everybody attend
the county fair.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-05-24
PUBLIC SALE.

On monday, June 23, 1909, at
200 O'Clock Pm, at the sonth.
east corner of chickashe Avanue
and Second Street, in the city Of
chickasha and Southern District Of
the Indian Tdrritory, there will be
sold at public outcry, in the man
ner and form as required by law
two (2) horses, one (i) hack and
one (ll set Of double harness, to
satisfy the claims OF S. Il. Sprowls
and A. J. Stanley for keeping,
looking after, caring for and feed
ing arid property, and the cost and
and expenses of said sale, which
property was left in the wagon
yard and feed stable af the under
signed, in chickasha, Indian Ter
itory, by some person whose name
and residence are unknown, on the
4th day of April, 1902.
Witness onr hand this the 23rd
day Of May, 1902.
S. E. Sprowls
A. J. Stanley
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-05-24

Gen. +. v. Greene tells the following
storyo Admiral Dewey. which we have
not seen in print; When he arrived IN
Manila with reenforcements, he went
on board the Olympia to pay his re-
spects 10 the admiral. After the two
men had exchanged compliments.
Dewey said; Come into my cabin.
general want TO show you my fam
ny." In one corner Of the cabin was
& great pile Of photographs. dozens
upon dozens, and each was the picture
OF baby boy. There were fas babies
and lean babies and ugly babies, sad
babies and smiling babies. What IN
the world are these7" asked Gen,
Greene, somewhat bewildered. why
said Dewey, ''it's just the family Of my
namesalses. They are Joneses, Smiths
and Jenkinses, but every ones
George Dewey. and their parents want
me 70 know it."-Youth's Companion!
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-05-24
Go to Marrs for all kinds OF
fresh vegetables vnd choice fruit.
Phone l4O. If
ToThe Public.

Custer Post No. 81 G. A. r., ct
Chickasha, according to custom,
viii attend divine service at the
Methodist church, Sunday May
25sh, 1902, at II O'Clock Rev.
Ray viii preach the Memorial ssf-
mon: All * Federal and Con
iederase Veterans are invited @
attend this service With us.
cuSrnR Posx 9. a. Il.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-05-24
Removal Notice

l have moved my law Office to
rooms 4 aud 5, First National
Bank building, Notary public
and stenographer in Office.
lw +. e. Riddle.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-05-24
No3l4

Mrs. Bullard has just opened q
first class boarding and lodging,
house nicely furnished front rooms
Rates reasonable, two blocks
north of Citizens bank. Is
DIR N. NJ. ReedeF will be found in
his otllce over the All Right shoe
store and will answer all calls day
or night we carry our own drugs
and charge nothing for filling our
prescription DR. N. NJ. REEDER.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-05-24
Eotlce

All parties that have purchased
trees from my agent R. d. StultS
40S North 18th street, Chickasha,
aud any have died, Will be replaced
free Of charge. j. a. Taylor, Pro,
W. nne@ ood Nursery.