The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-12-23
Peak News.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

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Summer died from Injuries received
in falling from lever Car on SatuI-
day afternoon. MIR. Summer had
charge of trestle force working a
few miles above Peaks on the South
ern railroad and eleven of them we're
returning home on the car when the
awful accident occurred. The loaded
car was coming rapidly down grade
and Mr.. Summer, who was sitting in
front, in some way lost his balance
and was thrown under the Car which
passed over his body and then Jump
ed the track, throwing several other
me1 of. No bones were broker, but
bruises and internal irjuries caused
intense suffering until death relieved
the unfortunate man. He died at
the home of his brother-in.l law, Mr..
Ed. Wessinger, and afterwards his
body was taken to his home about
two miles from Peaks. Mr.. Sum-
mer was a good citizen and will be
missed in the community. he leaves
widow and six email children, who
have the sympathy of the entire
community in their sad sffl,ction.
The funeral services will be held
today (Monday) and interment will
be at Capers chapel.
Mr.. Mike Stuck, who lives near
Peaks was thrown from a mule q
few days sgo and paiufully hurt. He
was in front of his house and had
his small son or the mule with him
when the animal suddenly decided to
run and both were thrown violently
to the ground. Mr.. Stuck fell on 8
cross-cut saw, which cut his chin
and mouth badly. The child was
not hurt.
The people of this section like the
new schedule on the Southern and
many of them have taken advantage
of the opportunity to spend day in
Columbis without being compelled
to spend the night also. Among
those who went down last week to
spend the day were: MIR. and Mrs.
Geo. A. Swygert, Miss Mary SSy-
CERT, Mr.. Adam EsrgIe, Mr.. W. H.
Snber, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Sweten-
burg and children.
Prof. ". X. Sligh, of Newberry,
apent a couple of days here last
week. Prof. Sigh has many friends
here who are always glad to see him.
Messrs. Scott and Bartlett, Civil
engineers from Illinois, were here
several days last week surveying
along the river for MIR. Henry PAR.
AIr. John G. Swygert, Jr, has
been sick with grip for several days.
He is better now and will be out
soon.
Mr.. DIN Stuck came up from
Columbis to spend Sunday at home.
Mr.. Tom Nsel, of Nashville, Tenn,
stopped over in Peaks Sunday on
his way to Newberry, where be will
spend Christmas with his home
folks.
Miss Alice Stuck and Mr.. Ben
Summer were married last Sunday
morning at the home of the brides
father, Mr.. Nell Stuck, near Peaks.
They will make their future home in
Columbia, where the groom is en-
gagged in business.
Mr.. E. Z. Sbealy, of White Rock,
came up with Rev. S. c. Ballentine
on Saturday and spent Sunday IN
town.
The Peak school will close on
Thursday for two weeks holiday.
Mr.. Lee Connor spent Sunday in
town.
Mrs. Polly Stuck is able to be out
after an attack of rheumatism.
Early Sunday morning there was
heavy down pour of sleet and rain
which lasted only few hours.
Miss Myra Suber will spend the
Christmas holidays with her aunt,
Mrs. j. 81. Smith, near Strother's.
Messrs. John and James Summer
and Mrs. Sue Moss came up from
Columbia to attend the funeral of
their brother, Mr.. T. ". Summer.
Miss Elizabeth Domipick will go
to Newberry Thursdsy to spend the
holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Hope, of Lex
ington, will spend Christmas at MIR.
j. c. Swygert's.
Mrs. ". H. Sube. is quite sick.
Some parties broke into the Depot
on Sunday night and carried away
five gallons of whiskey. Nothing
else has been missed. E.
December 2l, 1903.