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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-05-09

Col. George Bell Zimmerman left
today to be present at the organiza-
ton of the State National Guard in
Columbia It is said the militia of
the State is in better condition than
for some years Col Zimmerman ia
q member cf Gen. Willie Jones' stsff
and makes a capable and gallant
officer.
Mr.. F. Hamp Hendrix. of Lees.
vile, in nominating Dr.. D NJ. Cros-
son as delegate for the State COD
vention, complimentry referred to
the doctors faithful service 10 the
party, and who would have been
present today but for urgent pro-
tessional duties. Dr.. Croason was
elected as he deserved to be.
DR.kiNG'S NEW DISCOVERY
Will Surely Stop That Cough.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-05-09
PENCIL AND SCISSORS.

PENCIL AND SCISSORS.
tayside Notes Gathered Here and
There By q Dispatch Man.
Ask your dealer for T. <. L.
Tomorrow is Memorial Day.
The Lexington hotel at Summer.
land has closed for the season.
See the change in E g. Dreher &
Cos. ad. in this issue.
Mr. Julius Dreher, of the Fork,
paid our efice q pleasant call Sasur-
day.
a nest cottage is being erected BY
Nr. W. p. Roof, near the Palmetto
collegiate institute.
There is still many bargains at the
bankrupt esle at Smosk's stand Of
tered by q. n. WiDgard.
Nessrs. John D. Farr and M.
Pickens Lindler, Of Chaplin, were in
town on business yesterday.
Mr.. D. T.. Hars one Of Summit's
ssannchest citizens aud an all round
good fellow called in to see us Mon
day.
Buy yonr Oxfords Ct the Lexing-
ton Department Store. They have
the best and the cheapest.
We are thankful to those OF our
subscribers for their prompt pay
ments while here Monday.
Call on Meetze & Son for your
men and ladies white slippers. They
have q nice line for commencement.
The pension list and convention
proceedings occupy considerable OF
our space this week, but they are
important to our people.
IT you are thinking OF buying bar
yestinp machinery or agricultural
implements see the Csughman Bros,
Columbia.
We were pleased to have call
from ouf old friend, DR.. W. b. Tim
merman, Monday, who was in attend
ance at the convention.
Deposit when you like, withdraw
when you please. We are always
glad to comply with your wishes.
The Home Bank.
Don't forget W. P. Roofs special
staw hat sale. Go and buy before
they are all gone.
The school at Irene will close next
Friday night with appropriate exer-
cises. Everybody is invited to at
tend.-
We regret to learn that Capt. J. F.
Lyles, on the Edisto, had the mis-
fortune to brske one of his legs. We
have not learned particulars.
Before buying any kind OF furni.
ture, call and see me, as I am salts
fed that I can please you in quality
and prices. Scott Hendrix.
Mr.. Charles II. Drafts has resigned
his position as clerk st the st. Johns
hotel in Charleston, and is now at
home for while.
Our charge for announcing candi.
dates will be So, so as to allow the
other papers share, and not to tax
the candidates too heavily in the sum
total.
We have real nice line of straw
hats for men and boys.
Lexington Department Store.
The pension money is now being
distributed by our very accommodat-
ing clerk, Samuel B. George, and
the hearts of many are made glad.
You need not be worried about
your table fare if you will only 60 to
81. M. Wingard's grocery you will
find just what you want to satisfy
your appetite.
Mr.. John j. Muller, clever and
substantial gentleman from Sandy
Run. was in town Monday and called
in and helped the printers to the
amount of his renewal.
For your plantation supplies you
can save money by calling on I. b
Auehtry g. Co., of Columbia, who
will sell you the very best goods at
the lowest prices.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-05-09
Unclaimed Mail.

The following is list of unclaimed
letters remaining in the post office at
this place for the month ending May
lst, 1906:
Bouknieht, Miss Carrie.
Broid, Miss Minnie.
Taylor, Mrs. j. NJ.
Wingard, Mrs. Miopie K.
GENTLEMEN:
Brown, Silas.
Daniel, John.
Holloway, Joe. (PostaD
Jones, Mr.. A.
Lybrand, Joe.
Nichols, George W.
Rullv, j. W.
J. W. Wigington andJ A. Fincher.
These letters will be sent to the
dead letter Office after June lst,
1906, if not deliVed before. In call
Jog for the above, please say "4dver-
tised,' giving date of list.
S. J. Leaphart,
Postmaster.
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Mauv Children are Siekly.

MANY Children are sickly.
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children, used bv Mother Grsv, a
purse in CoiIdren's Home, New York,
break up colds in "a hours, cure
fev-,lshness, headache, stomach
troubles, teetbing disorders, and
destroy worms. At all druggists,
25, Sample mailed free. Address,
Allen S O msted, Leroy, N 7. 20
Base ball goods cf 81! kind can be
found at the BaZaar.
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EHRLICH'S.

1879 1sss Main Main S., S., COLUMBIA, S. c.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-05-09

"A REGULAR COMMUNICATION
W. of st. Clair LODGE No 154, A. +.
~ NJ, will be held in the lodge room IN
Brooklaud. on Friday. May IL, at p m.
All members are urged to attend promptly.
Visiting brethren Will be welcomed.
Ry order w. M.
j. E ADDY, Secretary.
A Certain Cure for Aching Feet
Shake lnto your shoes Aliens Foot
Else, a powder, it cures tired, sch'
ing, calloue: sweating, swollen feet.
At all druggists and shoe stores, 25e.
Sample free. Address. Allen 5. y M
sted, L. R,V. n. Y ~
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-04-06
The Spinsters Return.

Last Friday night the Senior b class
of the Normal school presented al the
crowded Auditorium one Of the most
attractive and amusing plays ever
presented before our tOwuspeOple. The
play. which was 20 popular as 10 call
for successful repetition on Monday
night, was entitled the Spinster,' Re
turn. The play detailed experiences
% club u Spinsters, part Of whom
took a trip 10 Alaska, while the rest
remained al home. each party relating
It's experiences in a very ludicrous
mauBer.
Ihiriy-four Of the most attractive
Normalite- were 10y antique toggery
transformed into slim, witheTed, and
bedizened spinsters-unplucked plums
from the Garden Of the Past.
Every type Of spinster was present
the prim, dignified and dressy type,
the staid, sober, and demure kind the
old maid that has entirely given up
hope OF winning husband: the spin
sier with a voice like a nightingale s.;
the type that hopes against hope the
wrIukled type that no longer attracts
and knows fall were there.
one Of the most interesting features
0f the evening was the spinsters or
chestra. which rendered several
humorous songs TO the delight Of the
large audience. The young ladies are
90 he congratulated on their marked
success.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-04-06

4 very interesting and enthusiastic
contest for the championship in Bias
ket Ball has been going on at the Nor
NAL School for the past two weeks.
There are eight teams IN the School ,
Of which three entered the contest
the Layenders, the Whites and the
Greens. IL was decided that each OF
the three teams should play three
games against the other two teams.
those 10 be the yictors who should win
two games.
Afier several spirited contests wit
messed by a multitude Of spectators
from the student body, the Faculty
and the tOwnspeOple, il was decided
Monday that the first honor should
rest on the banners Of the Greens. the
score being Is 10 $. The young ladies
who won this brilliant victory are
Misses SteptOe Campbell, Captain,
Verge Iiusley, Susan Stone, Nergie
Num- and Ruth Redd.
ON Tuesday occurred another very
interesting game that should decide
which was TO have second honor. the
contestants being the Lavenders and
the Whites
After 30 minutes Of beautiful play
ing, 70 was decided that the Whites
were the victors by a score Of 3 10 ..
The young ladies OF the Whites are
Misses Grace Walton, Captain; Lizzie
Davis, Eleanor Wyatt, Locket Wal
ton and Bessie Verser.
Those constituting the LayendeTs
are Misses Kathleen Baldwin, Cap
tain. Ethel La Boyteaux, Eva White,
Aileen Poole and Louise Robinson
The two successful teams will be
honored with pictures in the forth
coming Annual.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-04-06
ROYAL TONIC.
Beats Anything We Ever Sold as a
Sirength-Creator and Body Builder.

Our we.l-known druggists, II. G..
Crute q Co., are very enthusiastic over
the delicious cod liver oil preparation,
which contains no oil. In referring 10
the matter. said Mr.. Crute, 1--WE sell
many tonics, snd We handle all kinds
Of remedies that claim 20 be inyigorat-
Ors and stTength-creators. We DO this
because We are druggists, and il is our
business TO supply the public with
what they want.
When our advice Is asked, however.
in regard 90 a tonic, bodybuilding and
curative properties Of that famous old
remedy cod liver oil. actually taken
from fresh Gods liyers, without drop
Of the obnoxious and system-clOgging
grease which chaTacteuZes Old-fashiOn-
cd cod liver OH and emulsions. and
which has proved such a drawback.
NinOl j. not a patent medicine. a.
the label on each bottle tells ever
thing il contains. therefore you know
exactly what you are taking.
In the most natural manner IL tones
up the digestive organs, creates q
hearty appetite. makes rich, red blood,
and strengthens every organ In the
body 90 DO it, work a. nature intend
ed.
Our faith in NinOl is So strong that
We gladly offer 20 refund the money
in every case where il fails 10 give
satisfaction. II &. Crute q Co.,
Druggists.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-04-06
own Your Home.

1t, poor policy for a man 10 con-
tract debt and especially IS this true Of
the young man and where the debt is
incurred because Of living beyond the
income with which he should be con-
tent until be has attained year, Of
greater earning capacity.
But interest is cheaper than rent,
and when a man has been able to save
a good portion Of the cost, it il wisdom
FOR him 20 augment his savings by
loan and build OF buy himself home.
4 man who owns his home is both
happier man and better citizen than
he who is bound by no localities; and
few incentives can more strongly or
successfully impress upon the mind
the necessity Of saving with the result
that a home is soon paid for and
moreover still q habit is formed which
through life will prove most valuable
asset.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-04-06
overly

April 9Th, 1895.
The sailor Creek school closed liz
term Of six months Monday. The
day will long be remembered by many
who were there, g. "Arbor Day
The time was spent in Rotations
by the children, dinner and planting
OF trees. Prizes were awarded TO the
children by their teacher and one of
the trustees. First prize % Eva Mea-
dor from Mr.. &. r. Kennedy trustee
for most improvement IN class work
and good attendance. Second prize
to Ira Sheppard for punctuaIity and
good attendance Third 90 Alice Gar
nett for greatest number Of head
marks in spelling class No /. Fourth
TO Howard Garrett for greatest num-
Der head marks I'm class No. .. Fifth
to Gladys Garrett for greatest num-
Der Of head marks in class No. 3.
We now have a neat, comfortable
new school house and expect % add
some other Improvements in the near
future. Although the Superintendent
disappointed Us by not showing his
smiling face the day was most plea
sanity spent Messrs. Kennedy and
Clark were present and showed much
interest in the exercises, also gave the
children a little talk.
Miss Gillian has made many friends
here and they all wish 20 see her back
again for next term
Messrs Rod and Eddie Garrett and
sister attended the marriage Of THEN
cousin, Miss Matte Crowder, 90 Mr.
Mat. Steger, at Centenary church
Tuesday.
II reports be true wedding bells viii
be ringing near Overly som.
The farmers are glad 10 see the sun
shine again and are busy with theii
farm work.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-04-06
raiarrh Cannot be Cnred

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as
they cannot reach the seat Of the dis
ease. Catarrh is a blood or c0nstitu-
tional disease. and in order to cure IL
YOU must take internal remedies. Hall =
Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
and acts directly on the blood and mu-
cous surfaces. Halls CatarTh Cure Is
not "a quack medicine. Itwas prescrib-
ed bv one Of the best physicians in this
country for years and j. a regular pres
cription. Ii is composed Of the best
tonics known, combined with the best
blood purifiers. acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect comoina-
ton Of the two ingredients Is what pro
duces such wonderful results in curing
Catarrh. send for testimonials free.
FL. CHENEY & Co, PROPS, Toledo, o..
sold by Druggists, price 55c.
Take Halls Family Pills FOR consiipa-
ton.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-04-06
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY.
Hampdeu- Sidney.

April .. 1900.
Rev. J. X. Sasakure, Of Union Iheo-
logical Seminary. spent sunday here.
speaking on Sunday afternoon 90 the
cOl0red Sabbath School conducted by
students Of the College aud their
friends Of the community. and deliv-
ering splendid address on "fhe New
Japan in the College Chapel on sun
day night. The address, heating Of
the Mikado's Empire, under the heads
Of the geography, climate. race, his
tory. religions aud Christian missions.
was extremely interesting and instruc-
tive to large audience. a marked im-
prOvement in expression and enuncia-
ton being noticed by those who had
heard Mr. Sasakura some months ago.
After the address about - Of the stu
dents gathered at the home Of Presi-
dent McAllister, and for two hours
were charmed by the interesting an
sWers and comments Of the genial
Asiatic. Mr.. Sasakura will sail for
home about June lst and pastors who
wish their people 10 hear an address
they will remember would do well
10 correspond with him.
News has recently come Of the APP
pointment Of Mr.. Carter Dupuy John
ston class OF 1895 as Assistant At
torney General Of the Philippines.
Mr.. Johnston is the son Of our honor
ed brother, Rev. l.. B. Johnson, ID.
D., pastor OF the Presbyterian church
at South Boston, Va.
DR.. John owen. Of Halifax. and his
sister, Miss Portia Owen, have been
visiting Mrs. Morrison.
Mr.. and Mn. y. B. Joyne,, Of Nor
folk, are visiting their sons al Major
Versailles.
Miss Mary Lyle is at home again,
her school session having closed.
Mrs. John Sampson has been with
Mrs. Morrison for a few days. She
made a most pleasant impression on
the Missionary Circle which she ad-
dressed on Monday afternoon.
Miss Susie Nenable and Mrs. VI. VI.
Armstrong were delegates % the Mis-
si0nary Union in Fanmyille last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. W. Nenable spent
Tuesday at Major Nenables.
DR.. Holiday has been very uuweil
for a few days. Dr. Winston has been
taking charge Of HE patients.
Mr.. and Mrs. McAllister are al
home again.
Mrs. VI. Y. Hannah has gone % pay
a visit TO Or. Barringer. Of the Uni /
yersity, and will be gone for some
weeks.
Mr.. Berkeley Darlington. Of Danyille. /
a trustee Of the College, spent Friday
night at Major Nenables.
Mn. Alice Baskerville, Of Farmyille, /
is at Prof. ThomtOu's. No one is ever /
more welcomed at Hampden-~idney /
than IL Mn. Baskerville.
Miss Nelly Morton is with her sister F.
Mn. Holiday.
DR.. A. J. Morrison paid a visit 20 /
Baltimore the last Of the week.
Mr.. Armstrong preached az Bethle-
hem on Sunday
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-04-06
Adele

April =, 1905.
Farmers are on the move getting
ready for the eight" OF the coming
season. Much farm work ha, been
delayed. but Notwithstanding the diff
ficulties, something has been accom-
plished. Several have plants up.
Several meetings have been held
which resulted In many conversions
among the chill billies' and II the
good work continues we think the
time is not far distant when one viii
not be found far or near.
Beulah Sunday School will be or
ganized next Sunday. Much good
may be done in the future as has been
done in the past for truly the little
band is tried aud true.
Many people, especially the school
children have been yacciuated, though
so far a. We are able 10 learn our yicin-
iiy j. free from smallpox.
The bad roads prevented several
from the neighbOrhOOd attending the
meeting Of teachers IN Famville last
Saturday. Most heartily DO We en-
dorse the good work Of our worthy
Superintendent, Rev. J. II. Davis,
and We are with him in heart and
sympathy.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-04-06
AMELIA COUNTY
faTley.

April =, 1870.
Mrs. T.. W. Carter left last week for
Baltimore for her supply Of spring
good, and millinery. Her little
daughter Annie. accompanied her.
Mr. Joseph Parker, eldest son Of
Mr. p. II. Parker, died at his home
near Pollard Wednesday. His Te-
mains were inferred IN the family
burying ground Of his wife near Pol
lard. Friday afternoon. He leaves a
wife. an infant daughter, his father,
two sisters and several brothers 10
mourn his loss, and host u friends
who deeply sympathize with the
bereayed family.
The numerous friends Of little Marie
Doyne regret 20 learn Of her illness,
but entertain many hopes that she
will soon be restored 90 her usual good
health.
The friends Of Miss Lizzie scott are
grieyed 20 learn Of her continued lie
ness.
Wedding bells. viii soon break the
dull mouoi0nY Of life iu the social cir
Gle around Farley.
Mr. Willism Farley. an aged and
highly esteemed citizen of this COM
munity is among the sick ones. We
hope he will soon be well again.
Me,srs. Lloyd Carter, Irving Noble
and Claude Farley were visitors in
the home of Mr.. s.. i. Davis last
sunday.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-04-06

ao down there and try that ford,
lre srll ler-strapre1 mayor sad.
ar. re .ooa-l l- tne rlrre- Dos e1iliers
rl.rr there wls nothing io dread
Re quick" saii the iuueri0ls major
lc tte St-ranllah' .-e bound 1r.n..
D. .eI ag f-e sound 70 che wn.stli1s balls.
olai.s. there's Do tme 90 think
I,e ragged laa looked 90 bis comraie near
Al o. aret ai bis bore tc Che right
% e-r re. please In pleading tone
r.st rls1 -c the thick ~ the hgh-
80 rera-se was given % the urgent request
AID lre g.ltrll. Flette rode alone
l. ter -re passage ~ Che .cc-cla1 stream
hfsre t1e s1ll. -er-straps should have an9i'e'
l-e ra-e CRASHING into the thin Zee sheet
Became ta~re- Cor bullets galore.
fr-l 'r-u che guns ~ the men in nIle.
"al .oul firm Qu The ogpr .e shore.
Erat Fo-wa-ii Fo1-s RIGHT from behind
c.-a tae V1-l. ani the from, o. che rushing
Game tr.-le--r down 90 the rivers brink
l--l -ae stream wltr Che 'oll wa- Whoop-
p .u'-r Cha +-... -r-orrh The parted-ice.
I'VE Fa.a1. s-af-ralo- had broken throlen ?.
l'. ar.lg -le.- horses i1 che col' coo
fa.sl he fsi-- laIs o. the men in blue.
I-. broken .e mingled with riierless horses
arl H.raess rlars--he river ran red with
fe. .- f,er sea- 60 tae opposite bank. o.,
al lU l.er ramuer enc PM NA
i.r
Sailed a..h tte- c-rra3e's freeing blood
lne ire-- .r-.r sreels lr the slippery bank
i ace NJ ea..nr ami s-herine IRE
an. aall ar either t4rt-
iaaiel o., 'a.. tte Regiment formed
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-04-06

April ., 800.
Rev. Mr.. Elder left last Wednesday
for his new home in the far South.
We pray God may bless him iu bis
new home and soon restore him %
perfect health. Mrs. Elder is still
with Mrs. Oliver.
Miss Coleman, Of Buchanan, was
the guest Of his cousin, Miss Marietta
Bell last week.
Mrs. Gertrude Jones. 81 IazeWeil.
visited her sister, Mrs. Tom Anderson
last week.
Mr.. Beauford Daniel returned home
last Tuesday.
MessFs. Hansford and Lewis Putuey
are visiting I'm your town today.
Messrs. Richard Bell and Jim Tow
Ter, u Hampden-Sidney College, spent
several days Of last week with theiI
home people.
We are glad TO report Mr. Henry
Daniel better.
We are sorry To hear Of the illness
Of Miss Helen Hunt, Of Richmond.
We hope soon 10 hear Of her recovery
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-04-06
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Stoddert.

- ltt-
Miss Matte Powers Crowder and
Mr.. Matthew Edwin Steger, both 0i
Cumberland county were united On
marriage 40 Centenary church today
al noon. The ceremony was % have
taken place az a. M, and at the hour
appointed the beautiful church was
soon crowded with friends and rela-
tiyes of the young couple, but an ac-
cident Oh the fearful bad roads delay
cd the marriage until noon. in front
Of the chaucel am arch was formed
with evergreen and flowers. beneath
which the. bride and groom TODD. The
organ was draped in white cloth over
which trailed eyergreens. The cere-
m0ny was impres,iyely performed by
the BRIDE pastor, Rev. Deerberry as
sisted by the groom's pastor, Rev.
John Davis. The bride was elegantly
attired iu a gray suit. and looked very
handsome as she came in leaning on
the arm Of her maid VI honor, Miss
Halle C-owder, who was attired in a
white costume with pink sash. Mr.
-teger was attended hy his best man.
Mr.. Sidney Anderson.
The u,hers were Messrs. Iommie
scott. Edmond Garrett, Henderson
johnson. Edd Gamett Ben Walker,
and Anderson Lyon. Miss Fannie
Miller presided 40 the organ and rem
dered most expressiyely and effective
rs the wedding march. Immediately
after the marriage the bride and groom
left for an extended tour.
There were scores of handsome and
costly bridal presents. many OF which
were sent hy friends residing at dis
lance.
Mr. and Mrs ~tegar viii be az home
al their beautiful country residence
next week.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-04-06
Feldsn

April 3, 1870.
DR.. james Murray preached an able
sermon to a large and attentive con-
gregation at Lanes Chapel on last
sunday afternoon.
Miss Marietta Bell and Miss Cole
man are visiting Misses Maude and
Antysh Allen this week.
Mr.. Norman Ransom made a short
visit to his home people. last week.
Mr.. Norman Ransom made short
visit to his home people last week.
Miss Tellie Moore is visiting rela-
tives i'm Charlotte.
Miss Estelle Rucker was the guest
Of Misses Susie and Halle McCraw
last Saturday and Sunday.
The Mt. Pleasant Epworth League
will hold its monthly meeting az the
home Of Nh Tom Barksdale on next
Saturday night.
Miss Mamie McCraw was the guest
Of Mrs. Frank Allen from Friday until
Monday a short while ago.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-04-06
Nelia Purnell Eggleston

Passed away on Monday morning
April 2nd. al the home Of her father,
DR.. J. ID. EggIeston, Mis-, Nelia T.. r.
glestOn.
Miss Eggleston had been in bad
health for the past three years. and
had been a great sufferer She was az
one time a student az the state Female
Normal; studied in Baltimore for the
profession Of trained nurse, and while
engaged in the practice Of her profes-
sion broke down i'm health. Her end
came calmly and peacefully, and 20
her was a release from h0peles, illness.
Conscious Of the approach Of death.
she passed away a. quietly As a child
falling 10 sleep.