The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-01-27
Notes From South Fork.
To the Editor Of the Dispatch:

Since the holidays are over and every
thing is beginning to assume its normal
condition, again take up my pen to give
you few items from this community
The nigh prices received for cotton and
the goodly supply of hone-raised corn,
hay and meat causes our farmers to start
the work of the new year with renewed en-.
ergies and hope. The tiilers OF the soil
have secured about all the labor they de-
sire for the ensuing year. Some have al
ready begun turning the soil preparatory
for plant another crop, while others are
performing various duties that are essen
tia and suitable to be done at this SEASON
Ruth, the nine year-old daughter of Mr..
John A. Jennings, died January 14th,
1904, Of that terrible malady, appended
tis, after an illness of only about week.
This makes The third time that death has
invaded this family circle. Mr.. Jennings
having the misfortune to lose his wife
and then in few days little boy about
six months ago-all of which fails very
heavily upon Mr. Jennings. and the SYM
pathy OF the entire community goes ont to
him in this, as we'll as before, in his time
Of trouble and distress.
Toney Jackson was killed by train on
the G. n. & L railroad some DAYS since
Tony was darkey that was above the or.
dinafy of lis race in point of intelligence
and common sense, and was very servicea
bic in the neighborhood. The Creates
harm he always did was to himself in that
he would imbibe too freely at times, and
to this may be attributed the cause leading
up to his death, and the fact that he met
his untimely demise in such manner is
regretted by both his white and coosed
friends
Mr.. c. NJ. Bouknight and family have
left Ballentine and taken up their
abode on the plantation of J. C. Meetze.
We hope that he and his family will feel at
home among US.
Mr.. ]. @ Barre who has been with his
uncle, r, B Barre for the last two years,
has returned to the home of his fathers. at
Steadman. S. C. Quincy made many
friends while in our midst and it was with
regret for US to see him leave, but wherever
he may see fit TO cast his lot we wish for
him success in abundant measure.
Mr.. G. F. Litzsey has added much to
the improvement of his dwelling by the
application Of coat of paint. he speaks
Of making another very opportune addition
On the inside in the not far distant future
Mr.. Frank Litzsey, who has been con-
nected with the Southern railway for over
year, is now at home taking q mach
needed rest
The school in this section is in flour
jshing condition under the supervision of
Miss Leila G. Barre. Miss Barre, by her
constant and devoted attention to her work
in the school room and by her lovely
traits OF character has endeared herself not
only to her pupils, but to the entire COM
munity as well.
Recently the matrimonial wave swept
over this section of the'Dutch Fork, and
regular cyclone struck one family in that
three of the number fell victims to Cupids
cunning pranks. Just prior to one mar
riage in this section very singular coin
cidence took place-and it was in this wise
as we'll as I can remember : (Aa endeav-
ored to persuade young lady twho sub
sequently' married (B) to be his without
pressing. bis claims at all in that direction
until the tim e for the final episode. Then,
without any further delay (B) steps up and
plays his part in the drama-who thought
that (A) was endeavoring to make inroads
upon his affections and wooing and claimed
her as bis own. Now (A) can we'll and
truly Join in that sad but solemn se.rsia !:
'Tis sweet to love,
But. oh how otter
To love q girl
And then not get her.