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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-12-16
Rector Of St. Luke's.
A%shburnham, Ontario, Testifies to the
Good Qualities of ChamberIain'S
Cough Remedy.

C0ugn Kennedy.
As%hburnham, Ont, April, Is. 1908.
Il think it is only right that L
should tell you what d wonderful
effect Chamberlain's Remedy hes
produced. The day before Easter [
was so distressed with a cold and
cough that I did not think to be able
to take any duties the next day, rs
my voice was almost choked by the
cough. The same day I received an
order from you for a bottle of your
Cough Remedy. I at once procured
a sample bottle, and took about three
doses of the medicine. 10 my great
relief the cough and cold had com-
pletly disappeared and I was able to
preach three times on Easter Day. [
know that this rapid and effective
cure was due to your Cough Remedy.
I make this testimonial without SOL
icitation being thankful to have found
such a Godsent remedy. Respect
fully yours,
E A. Langfeldt, NJ. A,
Rector of st. Luke's Church.
To Chamberlain Medicine Co.
This remedy is for sale by The
Kaufman Drug Co.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-12-16
C~ontraband Liquor.

The government disti!lery of j. q.
Beard, about three miles from Green.
Vile, S. c., together with $500
gallons of whiskey, was seized on
December 7eh, by ~dispensary con-
stables and United States revenue
Cficers. The valuation of the prop
erty seized is estimated at $4,000.
In the government warehouse the
officers discovered a trap door leading
into the basement, where was found
3Sl gallons of contraband liquor.
Warrants have been issued for the
arrest If several parties.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-12-16
Kodel Dyspepsia Cure

Digests all classes of food, tones
and strengthens the stomach and
digestive organs. Cures Dyspepsia,
Indigestion, Stomach Troubles and
makes rich red blood, health and
strength. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
rebuilds WORKOUT tissues, puriies,
strengthens and sweetens the stom-
ach. Gov. G.. W. Atkinson, Of W.
Va, Gays: II have used a number of
bottles of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and
have found it to be q very effective
and indeed a powerful remedy for
stomach ailments. I recommend it
to my friends" Sold by all drug.
gists.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-12-16
Good for Children.

The pleasant to take and harmless
One Minute Cough Cure gives imme-
date relief in all cases of Cough,
Group and LaGrippe because it does
not pass Immediately into the stom-
ach, but takes eff Ct right at the seat
of trouble. It draws out the infs-
nation, heals and 30 othes and
cures permanently by enabling the
lungs to contribute life-giving and
DEMONSTRATING oxygen to the blood
and tissues. DR.. Armstrong of Della,
Tex, prescribes it daily and says
there is no better cough remedy
made. Sold by all druggists.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-12-16
One Hundred Dollars a Box

Is the value II. A. Tisdale. Sum-
merton, S G, places on De Wits
Witch Hazel Salve. He says: Il
had the piles for 20 years. [ tried
many doctors and medicines, but all
failed except DsWitt's Witch Hazel
Sale. 1t cured me-" It is a combi-
nation of the healing properties of
Witch Hazel with a%ntiseptics and
emol!ients; relieves and permanently
cures blind, bleeding, itching and
p%rotruding piles, sores, cuts, bruises,
eczema, salt rheum and all skin dis.
eases. Sold by all druggists.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-12-16
The Lexington Dispatch
Wednesday, December 1e, 1908.
Watsree Ripples.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Every thing is quiet at this writing
in this community.
Tt has been cold and dry for sever
al days, but it has changed to day, 1t
is warmer and is raining.
Mr.. G. H. Koon has been out
threshing peas. The crop lie not as
largecrop as it YVES last year.
Mr.. Olander Haltiwanger is all
smiles-watch out boys, it's a girl.
Mr.. Chain, the foreman Of G. z.
Robertson, is also called papa" by a
sweet baby girl.
MIR. Hill, from the lower Fork, and
Mrs. KILLER, of near Hilton, was
united IN holy m%atrimony last Mon
day night. We wish them a long
and happy life. >.
Mr.. Melvin Slice took his young
wife to his new home and was made
known to the community by an old
time serenade.
MI. j. A. Shealy, accompanied by
his accomplished daughter, Miss
Bessie, is taxing q deer hunt down
on Wa,eree river this week. Messrs.
G. and n. A. Shesly and w. w.
Haltiwanger, also, went with Mr..
Shealy. Iguess these young men
are deer (dear) hunting sure enough.
MIR. Joseph Moyd and Miss Pauline
Epting we're united in holy wedlcck
last Sunday evening, at Hotel Marion,
Chapln. ,
Mr.. S. J. Cnmalander, an old Vet.
of the great Civil war, has been
troubled with rheumatism. We
wish the old soldier a speedy ecov-
cry.
st. Jacob Sunday school is getting
ready for a Christmas exercise to be
held at st. Jacob, Christmas evening.
Mr.. J. 81. Amick took 8 fSig trip
to Columbia this week.
Mr. G 81. Alewine is talking of
moving to Newberry county.
Prov. d. S. Haltiwanger has a
Aourisning school at Spring Hill.
Chaplin school has q large enrolment
under the management of Col. J. r..
Prick. Prof. Jno. D. Farr, who has
been the beloved teacher of Chaplin
school for several years, is low
teaching the Newburg school.
The farmers are about done ginning
cotton and are greatly pleased with
the prices.
MI. D. I. Camalander, the noted
single saver, is going to saw shing-
les for Mr.. Luther Under.
Mr.. George Bouknight, while
crossing the G. N & L railroad last
Friday, just above Chapip, was
caught on the track with 9 load Of
lumber. Mr.. Bonknigbt jumped off
the wagon before the train struck it.
The team being across, neither MI.
Bouknight o his team were hurt,
bat the wagon was torn to pieces.
When there is q rainy day, or a
snow you will then hear again from
Rusty Rufus.
December S, 1908.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-12-16
For over Sixty Years.

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup
has been in use for over sixty years
BY millions of mothers for their chill
dren while teething, with perfect
success. It soothes the child, softens
the gums, allays all pain, cures wind
collie, and is the best remedy for
Diarrhoea. It will relieve the poo
little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
Druggist in every part of the world.
twenty-five cents a bottle. Be sure
TO ask for Mrs. "Winslow's Soothing
Syrup" and take nc other kind. tt
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-12-16
A Menace to Society,".

The Colonel-Well, boys, this is
my last night at the club. I've got
to be a fearful menace to society, 30
there's nothing left for me to do but
60 away and be a hermit for the rest
Of my life.
The Chorus-Why?
The Colonel-Because I've lived
here so long I know everybody
family history.
TIE Cnorus-What of that?
The Colonel-And, confound it I've
got into the habit of thinking aloud.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-12-16
Money to Loan.

WYE ARE PREPARED TO NEGOT1-
w ate loans promptly 10 sums of $500
and upwards on improved farming lands.i in
Lexington county. Lorg time and easy
terms. No commissions. Borrower pays
actual expenses Of preparation OF papers.
THOMAS & GIBBES.
Columbia, S. G.,
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-12-16

Money makes the mare go and the
automobile makes the money GO.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-12-16
Unclaimed Mail.

The following is a list of unclaimed
letters remaining in the post Office at
this place for the month of Novem.
iber, 1908.
MALES.
Jim Corley.
Gus Douglas.
s.. L Duckworth.
E L. Esrgle.
Henry Jackson (3)
W. G Spires.
Ezra b. Waites.
Joe Wright.
FEMALES.
Miss Hiley.
Miss Mary Holmes, (care j. d.
Plice.
Miss Gracy Hopkins.
MISS Martha Knots.
Miss Whey Jones.
Mrs. g.. Slye.
S. J. Leaphart,
Postmaster.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-12-16
You Know What you Arc
TakinH

When you take Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic because the formula is
plainly printed on every bottle show
ing that it is simply Iron and Quinine
in a t~asteless form, No Cure, No Pay.
SOC.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-12-16

A boy found $3.50 N greenbacks in
a rats nest in an old Clubhouse near
Scuttsbcro, Ala the other day. The
money was IN goo COL dltlon.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-20
ST.JbHH
THE
BAPTIST

blackened eye. gave eloquent testimony
of tha fray.
Sam was raging mad PARTLY because
be recognized bis own meanness. Upon
Tom there flashed the thought Of his
pledge and he fought in an agony Of
distress and shame. The black eye and
the torn coat were nothing to the re-.
morse which filed his mind as the face
Of the little Lord came back to him
with eyes Of sorrow. He was pledged
to peace and the very FIRST day had
brought a fight, even though It was
in defense OF the right. The servant
Of the Lord must not strive, but be
gentle toward all.
To the teachers questions he haA ne
reply. as he could not tell her ths reas-
on for his onslaught 30 he was sent
to the principal and received his pun
ishment for beginning a fight upon the
school grounds. And Sam was taunt
ingIy happy over the outcome.
After school Tom rushed home and
I'D to his room. He turned tho picture
with its face to the wall. threw himself
upon his bed and the tears burst forth.
Mother had seen the flushed face with
the sable eye as It came up the steps,
but wisely said nothing till the supper
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-20

ing and repeated his resolve 10 try -
live aA-nIesus would. Emmanuel"
should be his motto. and the little I'm
manuel" should be his helper.
That was the happ4est morning Of
Toms life. Love to everybody was
shining out OF those deep. brown eyes.
Wings were there instead of feet as
the boy took his way to school, where
all the morning hours were joy. AZ
ter lunch Tom again started for school
Half way down the block he overlook
Sam Mack. Now Sam was not just
the kind Of boy that Tom liked, but
as they only lived three doors apart
they were thrown much together, al
though they were not In the same
grades at school Sam had a new story
to tell which he had heard upon the
street the evening before. AS Tom lis
tened his heart stood still, for Sam,
whose home knew no religion. was link
ing an evil story with the sacred name.
A swift vision Of the pure eyes of the
little "Inlmanuel" came before Toms
mind AS Sam ended the vile tale with
an impure suggestion the rising indig-
nation in Toms breast famed forth
and something hit Sam squarely be-
tween the eyes and over he went upon
the grass, choking with rage. 1t was
no light blow and Sam was no light
antagonist There was q lively two
minutes before one Of the teachers
could be summoned and the bout end
ed. But the effects were awful. Sans
nose and scratched cheek were leaking
gore, and Tom, with torn coat and
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-20

AaDeA ths osn6uctsR, hsaA O1A his only
coin. q dina. and said Two" SANS
wonder knew no bounds a. he said;
WHAT'S the matter with your he new
~ would have seen Us" Perhaps not, :"
said Tom, but I'm not . thief myBetf,
ana dOn't travel with one when can
help IT." So a1tel the game Toms
weary legs carried him home, refusing
sam's Ofrer to pay. and Sam got se--
mHn On hOnaSty that day that he nsvvx
forgot.
IA tia Bryant tia fAh Il thna special
season was the collecting Sf EtxesE car
transfers. Every boy was = collector
and interest ran high. Each aimed to
set q complete set Of the forty-uins
different kinds issued by the city lines.
One Friday afternoon John Selden wa
triumphant with the whole set. The
last and most difficult one to secure
was the Railroad-avenue transfer. Few
people travelled over that short termi-
nal line away down beyond Butcher
town" and those who did 20 required
their transfers to get to the catx. Tom
had all but this one. He was bound to
have them all.
On Saturday he was sent downtown
on an errand and given two nickels
for car fare. Instead OF riding he
walked down. did his errand and board
ed valencia-street car. transferred to
Sixteenth street and again to Eighth
and Eighteenth streets. still again to
the Kentucky street line and last OF all
to the Railroad avenue terminal In
pure daylight he rode all the way e
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-20

could have told you so while she kept
her weather eye open for her persecu-
tor
But while Tom loved fun he was also
fearless when truth was concerned. For
his principles he would go through fire
and water He had the hero stuff In
him, although 1t was not often over
worked.
1t was very quiet boy that walked
home with mother that night from SER
vice. Perhaps mother understood. Ger
tainly when he bade her good night
and whispered, I'm going to try,
mother" her tactfuI answer was a
sympathetic kiss and one of those
mother looks which every boy under
stands.
A funny thing happened that night.
At the foot OF Toms bed hung a fine
copy of Bouguereaus picture. Our
Lady OF the Angels The last thing
that Tom saw as he dropped to sleep
was the appealing eyes and. outstretch-
ed hands OF the boy Jesus in his
mothers arms. During the night the
little fellow in the picture stepped soft
ly down from the frame and out upon
the bed. He held out his hands to
Tom. who. with full heart and over
flowing love. took him up and held him
close 70 his own bosom Again with
all the earnestness OF his youthful ar
dor and this time to the Christ child
himself, Tom said. I'll do IT,"
Il may have been only a dream. but
It was very real to Tom as he opened
his eyes upon the picture In the morn
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-20

ben rang GnA TIA 61d nUa somA H.
ranging hA supper upon . tray, khs
took It 10 his room, saw the reversed
picture and guessed all that was neces-
sary for her TO know.
There was q quiet taIk and . Bt41s
prayer. The little ImmsnnAi again
looked out from his frame and Toms
heart was at peace
Next morning Tom fea4 . new KIND
of happiness within him. Hs had
fought another nght, this tina with
himself. What was the right course 70
take with 5zmf Should he aDOacgizs
for striking hImr II he did Sam might
continue his evil storiea- Tom could
see but one right way and, although 3
very disagreeable one, he resolved to
take it. Seeing Sam in the midst Of a
group Of boys he walked up with out
stretched hand and said: IT am sorry
I struck you yesterday, Sam, but I
don't want you ever to tell me any
more dirty stories" One of the other
boys said. with laugh: well. there's
no danger. Tom, II you ara going to
listen TO them with your lists"
Saturday was the great football game
between the Bryants and the Broder-
iclxs. All the boys went and the cars
were crowded with friends and parents.
Sam and Tom happened to be on the
same car. In the crowd the conductor
did not see them and Sam with wink
put his nickel back into his pocket. For
the second time he saw the lightning
In Toms eye and scorn and contempt
were with It With some difficulty Tom
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-20
. oSao&3o

~ cOunty Ezs, srutting IA ths EhS48AA
q hts No1A4y's triumph On ths -
turn trip he received the coveted trHnS-
fer, but instead OF using It on the Kan
tncky-Btreet line he tucked II away IN
his inside pocket, tuned up his whistle
and get out on the fve-mile walk hOns.
His fDrtT-nfns transfers were complSta.
End 20 what mRttered a little Iegach@
He would keep his secret TIL Monday,
and then he would DO q little Dragging
h3mssif
Tom was a tr1ds late on Monday and
8 Ehs last bell rang just as be entered
tho schoolyard All the boys were In
beeore him John selden was the last
- enter. He had been showing bis
txAnkfsrs to the bOyB and as the bell
rang hs threw OF his macintosh. hung
It upon hook in the cloakroom, thrust
tnR the tranSfsrs carelessly into the
outzaAs p0ckst Tom hastSnsd in and
hung I'D bis CAP - John closed IL
deer behind him then entered ths
pnhOolrOOn Just IN season to avoid
bad mark.
Gam was passing through the halls
: % hta own room a. the two boys en-
tsrod- he saw the transfers put int
tha coat pocket. although Tom was the
only one WhS saw him. Here was
Sans chance chance to c0mplete his
own set OF trAnsfsrs and TO get Tom
into trouble. II took just q second afesr
Tom haA EOns into his room to secure
the transfers and get to bis own rooua-
John was uneaay about his trUaErS
and regretted leaving them IN the hall
Asking permission as soon as possible
he went out to got them They were
gone. No ether person besides Tom
had gone out or IN. There could b
no mistake II was q clear case Co
ing 20 the teacher. ne ,old OF his loss
and accused Tom Of the theft. The
teacher called Tom, and he, Of course.
denied All knowlsdgo OF the mattsr.
search him" said John. Are yOu
willing that We EnOu1d7 70 said ths tsacA-
er. In answer TUm began By smVcy-
tnw hiu pockSts and began win N
one fn which his own trRnSfsrS Wsr~
tnEI
with the Railroad avenue one on TOP
John seized them with an exciamato0
Of tUv a recovering them 80 easily. 1Aa
t.achsr wAs Ad and without gfRnB
Touo a chance fer explanation I'D;
I'm nOrry, Tom. Take your seat Ana
TN rcp0rt II to the principal"
rna.u facs was white. His bad
rwwrn ana has hsart was EOk. B1nEs
tha v1Asas Foozn Ne had been accused q
that. ana ne dhGxge waS seemingly
oisur4v proved. HSw he reached his
aeat he could not ten. The tn5uSties OF
n an stung his pride and foolishly
sealed his lips. he could not utter
word. even had he been asked. Many
were the sympathstto locks, for Tom
was a favortts In khs rOouns but the
evidence was % clear that ne one
doubted his guilt. His own actions
confirmed their opinion. By ana By
the principal sent for the tranEfsrS and
ths bcyB. Tom could by this ttne think
and be told his story, especially hSw
he had acquired the last transfer II
was all 30 improbable that the prinei-
pal was reluctantly compelled to act
on the plain evidence which Tom could
not deny. He was the only person who
had seen the transfers put into the
pocket. He was the only boy who was
alone with them. They were found
upon him. That Railroad avenue trans
fer was the convincing link In the chain
Continued on Page Twslv&
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-20

Continued On Page TwelvaS
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-08
OUR DISHES.

Our subscribers should not over.
look our splendid premium offer
Think of it, q handsome dinner SET
OF 40 pieces, beautifully decorated
gold traced and the latest pattern
The Daily Express 6 months fol
$685., less than you can huy the
dishes for anywhere. $3.85 TO be
paid when the dishes are delivered
the balance in installments Of SOC
per month. These dishes are the
highest grade Of wRre-no cheap
stuff and fit for any table. They
are something you use three times
q day, are always in style; ahonld
you break any piece we can replace
it for you and you can always keep
your set full. Come to the Office
and let US show you these dishes.
A set OF these would make q hand
some present for your wife or
some of your friends who are going
to get married. The cost is so
small you won't mind it.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-08

The Secretary OF the Interior
expressed his desire to visit sever
81 towns in Indian Territory If bis
time will admit, for the purpose
Of becoming acquainted with con-
dItiOns existing here. Any town
in the Territory will extend to the
secretary most cordial welcome,
and will assist him In every possi-
BILE way to become acquainted
With actual conditions.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-08

The partnership heretofore ex.
isting, between George @. McGauq.
hey and q. z. Savage, under the
name OF the Model Grocer Com
pany, is this day dissolved by mu-
tual consent. Mr. McGaughey
will collecE all outstanding &C.
counts and creditors OF the arm
are referred to him.
Messrs. T. j. Cole & Son sue
ceed this well established firm.
We respectfully ask a continuance
OF the same generous patronage to
the new firm, as heretofore accord
ed us.
Geo. G. McGangney.
q. 2. Savage.
May 4, 1908.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-08
RACE MEET

At Ohickasha fair grounds, MAJ
30, 1908.
Free for alI pace, home horses
entrance fees ten per cent $4,000
Free for all running race J mile.
entrance fees ten per cent $1,000
Free for all trot, home horses
entrance fees ten per cent $50. OO
Free for all saddle horse race
entrance fees ten per cent $1,000.
Free for all roadster race, en-
trance fees ten per cent $1,000.
Three TO enter, two 10 start.
ntries Will open May the 1st,
1908.
Enteries will close May 20.
H. r. Price, Sec.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-08

For the United Confederate Vet
Grams reunion, which will take
place ct New Orleans, La, May 10
to %, 1908, the Frisco system will
sell round trip tickets to that
point for Sl4.10. Dates of sale
May 16, IL and Is With final return
limit May "a leaving New Orleans.
An extension on the return limit
can be had by depositing tickets
with joint agent, New Orleans on
or before May "a, extending time
until June l5. s. r. Phillips, Agt
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-08

The Rock Island will run spec
ial trains 10 New Orleans on ac-
count Of United Confederate Vet
erans National meeting. tickets
Tor which will be sold May IL and
is. Special train leaves Sayre at
10 a. d. Sunday May IL leaves
Oklahoma City 4 D. %. May II,
leaves ATdmore 4;3O D. m. May
III. Train 134 from Mangum will
run through 10 El Reno Sunday,
May II. The very low price from
Chickasha Is S14. 10. Parties de-
siring space in sleepers should
tSe application as early as pos
-,ole TO nearest Rock Island agent.
Tickets are limited for return un-
til May ~. An extension can be
arranged for through joint agent at
Wow Orleans until June Is. For
further particulars call on OF write /
j. S. McNally, D. p. A., Oklaho- |
ma City; +. n. Duncan. T. P. A., |
Oklahoma City; Geo. n. Lee, g.
p A., Little Rock; E. w. Thomp-
son, 4. G. P. A., Kansas City. i
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-08
VERY Low RATES

On account OF the Confederate
Veterans National Meeting in New
Orleans the Rock Islssd route will
sell round trip tickets from Chick
asha at the very low rate OF sI4,OO,
Parties desiring sleeping car space
in either standard ortouists should
make application as early as posi-
Bile. Tickets viii be sold May Is
and IS. For further information
call on or write
R. STEVENS.
Agent @. R. ]. &P. #
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-08

A telegram has been received at
Tishomingo from Nuskogee or
dering that no more information
concerning the alIotmen. Of lands
in the Chickasaw nation be given
out. No cause is assigned.