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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-04-22
Notes from South Fork.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Easter 1908 ia numbered with the
past. The children have erioyed
their egg hunts and their dyed eggs
The young ladies and eome older
ones their new Easter bat and
dresses. The youths aud young
men the pleasure of admiriug these
same hats and dresses, ard the old
people their "reminiscences of the
past.
There was quite large copereea-
tiop, with several visitors from Co.
lumbia, assembled at the St. Andrews
church, on Easter Sunday in the
morning and we're entertained by Mr
Neese, the officiating mioister of the
church. His text was l chapter st.
John. 30 verse. Mr.. Neese is an
orator and theoloeist and holds bis
audience under sway the whole time.
Before services the Sunday school
was organized. Miss Ella Huffman
received quite q Aattering vote for
organist of the Sunday school, but
madam rumor says that Miss Ella
will tender her resignation. We are
sorry to here this as her many friends
were in hopes that she would serve.
Agricultural matters are on the
boom this week. very little rain and
the energetic are pushing things
lively. Corn and cotton are being
planted and some will catch up if
the good weather continues.
Whittier says:
"Tbe Saxon strength the nerve
of steel.
Ihe tlreless energy OF Will,
The power to do the pride to
dare"
There are a few grumblers and
numbers and prophets but the best
motto is:
Never trouble trouble,
Till trouble troubles you"
Miss George, the highly esteemed
teacher at this place, has closed her
school and gone to her home. We
hope that she will soon return and
renew her engagement. Miss George
has made many friends here-ber un-
tiring zeal as a teacher has gained
for her the admiration of all.
Mr.. J. P. Meetze has moved his
mill about half mile beyond Leap
hsrts. Mr.. Meetze is an enegetic
mill man, and will turn out good
lumher and plenty of it.
The health of the community is
pretty good-More anon. 81.
April 27. 1908.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-04-22

Il is probable that the Nasions!
Democratic party vii: again divide
on the currency question. TIE two
wings srs not Aopping together with
that harmonious unison that would
inspire confidence in their ability to
get together. If they want to be
successful they should ceased to 6shs
Democrats and turn their batteries
upon the Republicans, ana "!es eer
20 Gallagher for all shs's worth.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-04-22

The Daily Chronical of Augusta,
Ga, is putting in an up-to date plant
for the purpose of furnishing ready
prints to the country press. It will
be controlled exclusively by southern
men and will contain miscellaneous
selections and timely articles on
agriculture, science industries and
other leading sutjecte.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-04-22
News Notes fron Johnston.


To the Editor of the Dispatch:
The health of our community is
very good at present.
The oat crop will be almost fail
ure ia some sections. Wheat is
looking very we'll.
Farmers are badly behind with
their work, caused by too much rain.
The Methodist had Conference at
Harmony church on Easter Sunday
and Monday.
Mr. Willie Eabanks and Miss
Lille Smith were married on the
18th Of April, 1903, by Rev. Martin.
Mr.. Eubanks is large planter and
merchant of Aiken. Miss Smith is
a beautiful and accomplished daugh-
ter of the Harmony section. Tiers
were elk couples as walters. The
bridesmaids were all attired in white,
the gentlemen we're dressed in even
ing suits.
Miss Theora Fiem ming, of Florida,
is visiting her sister, Mcs. j. W.
Marsh, near Johnston, S. G.
A young man went to see his best
girl last Sunday night and was 60
excited that he wore the old gentle
mans hat home, but I guess We will
have to excuse him.
Miss Gussie Barre, of Lexington,
vieited friends in E3geie!d last week
April l9, 1908. \.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-04-22

Dsntzler, the negro aspirant for
Congressional honors from this dis
trict, is at bis old tricks again. He
and his colored lawyer, have been in
Columbia recently preparing his al
legged case to contest the seat OF Hon
A Frank Lever. Dantzler has not
even the shadow of case, but as be
is allowed somthing like $1,5O0 to
prepare his contest he can make a
fair salary after all.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-04-22

A number IF men we're recently
discharged from the mills of which
Col. James L Orr is the president in
the upper part of the State. They
were discharged f)r no ether reason
than they were members of a union
of textile workers. When such arbi
trary nc easures are adopted by capital
the men who put on the screws should
be condemned.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-04-22

The Edesto Record made its first
appearance at Wsgener. Aiken county
on April 8 b. It is published
by J. ". Cooner, Jr., and is a neatly
printed and very readable paper and
we trust that it will receive very
liberal support from the people in
whose interest it is published.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-04-22
Wednesday, April ~, 1903.

All over this beautiful Southland
OF ours the 10th day of May in each
year has been Set apart by general
consent as Memorial Day, in COM
nemorssion of the self sacrificing
devotion and unparalleled valor of
the sleeping heroes of the Lost
Cause. On this day in neatly every
town OF any eize natures beausi-
Fol garden is robbed OF it's choicest
products and arranged into suitable
emblems of respect by the deit hands
of fair women and by them tenderly.
reyerentislly aud lovingly placed upon
she mounds of the Confederate soldier
whose hallowed dust lies beneath.
This is an obligation that the wo-
men of the South have assumed and
faithfully have they discharged that
obligation. The decoration Of the
graves and the other ceremonies at
tending these solemn occasions are
under the aaspices of an organiza-
sion known as the ladies' r emorial
society. For some reason We know
not of there is no such society now
in existence in Lexington and we dare
say this explains the reason why the
Roth OF May has not been heretofore
observed here ss memorial dsy
But be this ss it may, it is never too
late to do patriotic and loving act,
and We would respectfully suggest
shat in the sbsence of such an organ.
izasion The members of Camp Stead
man. which will meet in this place on
April 23th, take up this matter and
make arrangements to keep the day
in sacred remembrance of Lexiug-
tons heroic dead. We have a shaft
standing on sbe court house square,
upon the tablets of which is en-
gravened the names of many sons of
Lexington who now sleep beneath
she sod. Why not ask the merchants
and others 10 close their place of bpsi-
ness at say from 6 10 p. m, on the
ssh on the May. which day Will be
observed this gear, have 8 prayer, an
address and lay flowers at the base
of the monument. The Lexington
Brass Band een probably be employ
ed TO furnish suitable music for the
occasion. Camp Hsrnsn Sons of
Che Coofederacy should also interest
itself in this matter and join with
Camp Steadman in seeing that sppro-
pirate ceremonies are provided.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-04-22
Concerning Roads.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

10 the EdltOr OF Inc DispaCcn:
Please give space for me to an
swer some il quiries and demands
that I am daily receiving, such a.
Why don't I have the roads worked
and I must bring the chain gang at
once and work certain roads, Sc.
As to working roads, I have, after
riding over tie roads several times
succeeded 10 getting overseers, who
have worked some OF the roads, and
others tell me all the bands have
paid their commutation tax and they
canuot hire hand to work when the
road got in a condition that they
could be worked. Farmers were be-
hind with their farms and would not
hire to work roads.
Some men told me they would not
oversee for five dollars per day.
Nov, if the Legislature had put
the tax at five dollars per bsnd,
there would be more hands or more
money to work With.
As to bringing the chain gan :, I
am not entirely in charge of the gang
and if I was it would be 10 possible
to run them to every mud hole in a
few days.
I had to bire one half of the over
seers at one dollar per day. Now, If
some would work the road IN bis
section four days it would take half
the commutation tax to pay tie
overseer, for some roads have b, t
seven or eight hands, then to p'y
even seventy-6ve cents per day,
most hands want one dollar, you will
see what chance there is for working
the roads.
will close by saying, I hope to
receive fewer letters and adding that
I will only answer sensible and i'm
portant letters.
Ct W Rseder.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-04-22
Death Of Mr.. Jas. Leitne2,
Columbia State, april 2l.

Columbia State, April 2l.
Mr. Jas. Leitner died at his home
near Irmo on Sunday night of heart
disease. He was taken i'll on that
day and the end came at midnight
Mr. Leitner leaves daughter, Mrs
P. F Lorick of Irmo, and two sons,
Mr.. L E. Leitner of this county and
Mr., J. K. Leitner of Irmo.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-04-22

The Office of the Governor is said
to be flooded with applications for
appointment TO the ofiee of Director
of the State Dispensary made vacant
by tie death of Mr. Dukes. The
Governor is reported as being consid-
ersbly annoyed at the dilemms in
which be finds himeelf
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-04-22
You Know What You Are
Takinr
TakSoH

When you take Groves TasteIess
Chill Tonic because the formula is
plainly printed on every bottle show
ing that it is simply Iron and Quinine
in tasteless form, No Cure, No Pay.
SOC.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-04-22

It has been announced by the State
Superintendent Of Elucatior, that
the State Summer School for teach
ers will be held at Winthrop college
from June 23rd to July 22nd. The
County Superintendent of Education
will be allowed travelling expenses
under the.act of 1902,
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-04-22

Mr.. 4. +. II. Dukes, q member OF
the Board Of Directors Of the State
Dispensary. died at bis home in
Brsncbville on April 20sh, after sn
illness cf three henthA
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-04-22

evelspd's recent sptech on the
race problem has met with very gen.
eral favorable comment from leading
men all over the country.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-04-22
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF LEXINGTON.

By Geo. s. Drafts, Esq, Probate Judge.
VIZ HEREAs, SAMUEL B. GEORGE
w C G. C and G. s., made suit to me
10 grant him Letters of Administration OF
the Estate of and effects of John S. STy-
CERT, Sr;
These are, therefore, to cite and admon-
ish ell and singular the kindred and credi-
tors of tho said John S. Swygert. sr.. do
ceased. that they be and appear, before me.
in the Court of Probate. to be held at Lex
inoton, C. H., S c.. on the 9th day of May,
1908, next, after publication hereof at ii
o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, If
any they have. why the said Administration
should not be granted.
Given under my hand, this 18th day Of
April ammo Dominl. 1903.
GEORGE S. DRAFTS, J. P. L.C.
Published on the 22nd day OF April,
1908. in the Lexington Dispatch. Gw29
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-04-22

The safe crackers and post Office
robbers, who were recently arrested
10 Columbia, were convicted in The
United States court in Charleston,
and sentenced to five years at hard
labor in the penitentiary in Atlanta.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-04-22

Constable Howie has been suspend
ed for ten days for carryipe out the
instructions Of his chief. He was re.
Gently ordered TO raid several houses
in Charleston in search Of contrahsnd
liquors., among them being private
residence on east battery.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-04-22

Gov. Heywurd h,s apparently got
the b Ind tx ers on the run. They are
not as bold now at least in their il
llcit selling as they have been in the
past.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-04-22

Editor Aull, Of the Nemberry Her
aid and News. still continues in his
laudable undertaking ID work up q
healthy sentiment favorable to good
roads. May his Efforts be crowned
with abundans success.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-04-22

King Edward of England, is re-
ported to be very sick monarch and
physicians arr c ,nsideratly concerned
about his condition. The gravest
fears are entertain ID and the result
Of bis illness is uncertain.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-04-22

After the first day OF May it will
be unlawful to give employment to
any child under the age Of 10 yesrs
10 any factory, mine, or textile estab.
lishment in this State.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-04-22

The contract for building the
machine shops at The navy yard in
Charleatop, has been awarded to the
Clark Construction Co.. OF Chicago,
whose bid vas S200,0O0
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-04-22
70 Cure a Cold il One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
Tablets. All druggists refund the
money if it fails to cure. E. ".
Groves signature ia on each box Csc.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-04-22

Ada Britain, of Sckitan, o., writes:
"Aftcr using your wonderful Peruna
three months have had great relief. I
had continual heaviness in my stomach,
was bilious, and had fainting spells, but
they all have left me since using Perrlaas"
Ada Britain.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-04-22

the Oldest
recent letter
naM Columbus, Ohio, she
spring my seemed ciogged digestion poor my
felt Eangud and tired all the ti7e MY physician
prescribed me- friend advised try Peruna tried
In three weeks was like woman my a
increased felt buoyan light and happy and W1fho an
ache or pain Peruna is reliable family incidence
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-04-22

If you do not derive prompt and satis-
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving
full statement Of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable ad-
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President Of
The Hartman Sanitariu1n, Columbus, 0.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-10
NEW WITNESSES AGAINST WILCOX.
Man Named Norris and Cole Parkers Wife
Will Appear as State Witnesses.

Especial to the News and Observer
Norfolk, Va, Jan. "a special from
Elizabeth City, N c., to the Virginian-
Pilot, says:
A new and important witness is to be
introduced at the new trial of James
Wilcox next week. The witness is 4 man
named Norris, residing in Baltimore,
though he resided here up to and during
the early stages of the Cropsey mystery.
At this writing Lawyer Andrew Cropsey,
of Brooklyn, is en- route to Baltimore to
meet Norris and accompany him to this
city The nature of Norris testimony
cannot be ascertained, though that it will
greatly concern the fight of Wilcox is
evidenced by the caution maintained by
the prosecution.
Gale Parker's wife will be another new
witness. Sickness barred her appearance
at the last trial.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-10
In Memoriam.

The announcement of the demise Of my
friend. Mr. w A. Porter. came with
surprise, intermingled with a feeling OF
great sorrow l had known him for
years, warm hearted--the insignia oil
sincerity in his every look-as genial as
the summer sunshine, as true as the
needle to it's pole; a believer in and FOL
lower of the Great l Am, and what more
can be said. 1 had known him for years
loved him-and tbs hard to realize
that he is no more. He was ever ready,
though, for the summons, BILLY, I'm
not afraid to die, I'm ready, prepared
for it any time, we all must come to it.
He loved old Morehead City, each sum-
mer found him there, in his modest lit
tie den, surrounded by paraphernalia OF
all kinds, especially that pertaining to
fishing, of which he was especially fond,
and how we'll do we indulgers in the
sport remember him. He was a fixture
of that resort, everybody knew, loved
and had only kind word for him and
they, too, will mingle their grief with
ours.
Farewell, good friend, dirges from the
pine and cypress mingle their tears with
those we shed; rest in peace and &C
cept this tribute from one who had
known and loved you long and well.
w. A. SMITH.
Raleigh, N c., January ., 1908.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-10
SAVING $13 A DAY
IN HOUSE EXPt NSES
Fewer Employees Ibis Year
Than Two Years Ago.

The House is starting out this year
with fewer employees on the whole than
two years ago.
There have been appointed this session
fourteen laborers, including two colored
men to do the more mental labor that
white men would be unwilling to do
An examination of the records shows
that in 1901 there were eighteen perma-
nent laborers.
Accordingly there arc four less labor
ers this year, at a cost of $3.50 day
each. That is a saving Of so a day, no
small amount.
Besides the eighteen two years ago,
there were eight temporary laborers.
These, of course. are not taken into con-
sideration in the comparison, rs there is
no telling how many temporary laborers
may be employed before the present ses-
sion IS over.
AS 10 the assistant clerks, there is one
less this year. Two years ago, besides
the Principal Clerk, who is elected, there
were seven assistants. This year there
are only six. Here is another saving
of 81 a day.
But there is one more page this year
than before. Now there are fourteen.
Two years ago there were thirteen. This
is an increase of $1.O0 a day.
BY adding and subtracting, it can be
seen that the total saving is $1,000
day, entirely exclusive Of any temporary
help used in 1901 or that may be used this
year.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-10
Highway Robbery Near Shelby.
Especial to News and Observer.)

Especial to News and Observer)
Shelby, N. c., Jan. "a strange but
daring robbery was committed near the
county home which is only two miles
from here late yesterday evening.
Webb Morris and J. r. Champion were
returning from this city when all of a
sudden Champion demanded of Morris
his money which he secured, then making
Morris get out of his buggy, Champion
proceeded on his way. Morris secures
shot gun, overlook Champion demand
ing his money after being refused Mr.
Morris gives his friend Champion the
benefit of a load Of buck shot. People
nearby found Champion in dangerous
condition having been wounded in the
abdomen.
Morris returned to Shelby and gave
himself up to the sheriff and is now in
Jail. 1t is thought that Champion will
die.
Both young men are prominent farmers
and it is quite a sensational affair
The new Episcopal church is nearing
completion and is a very pretty edi1ce.
Miss Madeline Miller is visiting friends
in Florida.
Mrs. Mary Hudson is in Charlotte fol
a few days.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-10
ANOTHER NELL CRoPsEY CASE.
A Virginia Girl Missing Since November IT,
Thought to be Dead.

(Secial to the News and Observer
Suffolk, Va, Jan. "a letter has been
received here from Mr.. Ira B Chandler
saying they will make another search on
Thursday for Lula Joyner's body or
bones. The same letter asked that Hur-
ricane Branch come up to head the
party, but because he has to go to Ports
mouth to testify in a criminal case
Branch will not be able to go.
Lula Virginia Joyner is the girl who
was missed from her home close by
Church Road, Va, on November IL, ex-
actly year from the time Nell Cropsey
was taken from her Elizabeth City, N.
c., home.
Since then detectives in many towns
have sought her, and sought in vain; so
now they think the girl may be dead and
her uncle will get out the party to look
over the territory once more despite the
fact that it has been secured time and
again since the disappearance.
The Lula Joyner mystery is growing to
be one of wide Importance, and the per-
son who solves it wouldesatisfy many
persons, aside from getting several re-
wards.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-10
A COMPARISON
In Money and Food Value.

Coffee had been used in our family
:or years, and we all drank it except
Husband, who gave it up some years ago
because it injured his health writes a
lady from Granville, Ohio.
Last year we spent the summer In
tho northern world Among our table
supplies. unknown to my husband, l rad
taken along several packages of Postum
Food Coffee. but it was stored away and
forgotten for weeks, during which time
we used coffee
"One dav my husband said Tsh It
were possible to get some Postum.
would like to try it,. Two hours later, at
dinner. served him cup, brewed ac-
cordilg to the directions on package.
His surprise was complete; the taste
pI,asd bin, and he drank n second cup
From that hour we continued to use
Postum with gratifying satisfaction, ED
not another cup of cuffee has ever come
to our table.
my husband found that II lid not pro-
| duce the distress that forced him to re-
| nounce coffee and that it strengthened
| his nerves and stopped all his stomach
trouble It's effect on me was no less
| gratifying; though I had drunk coffee
Tut sparingly, l had suffered considera=
oily from it. 1t disordered my nerves and
disturbed my liver. Postum corrected
these evils and proved a sedative and
| most wholesome food
| I'VE were both interested in the COM
| parative cost of coffee and Postum. We
had always paid 80 cents a pound for
| coffee. a large package of Postum costs
| % cents and weighs one pound and a
| quarter. Though we drank Postum more
freely and frequently than we had coffee
| we found that the large size package of
Postum lasted as long as two pounds of
/ coffee, a difference of IS cents in favor
i c. Postum. IN a year this saving OF
/ money was considerable, and this fact
1 selieve in economy.
| even a person preiudiced in favor OF
coffee would admit that Postum properly
| brewed is as pleasant to the palate as
| the best coffee. l know that some people
| have been dissatisfied with Postum be-
| cause they did not make it properly
| another advantage of Postum tina,
| makes it vastly superior to coffee fol
| family use is that it can be given freelj
to children, being a real food and not {
| stimulant like coffee. 1t will not harm
| the most delicate child nor create habi
| which leads only too easily to indulgenc,
| in stimulants of a stronger nature.
| IT believe that if every one knew tina
Postum is so much cheaper than coffee
| and SO much better for ones health the,
| would use it instead of a drink, which
| being a stimulant entirely without foo
|! value, is so very harmful" Name givel
Nby Postum Co. Battle Creek, Mich.