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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-09-16
Bargains Unheard Of Before.

Mr.. J. L. Mimnaugh, proprietor of
Mimnaugh's greater department store
in Columbia, has returned from the
northern markets. The goods he pur-
chased while away are arriving daily,
and before many days, the big store
will be packed and jammed with all
that's newest and best in fall and
winter merchandise.
Every department of the big store
has been supplied. Mr.. Mimnaugh
made the selections himself and this
is ample proof that they are of the
highest character of excellency. MIR.
Mimnaugh buys for cash, and there
never has been season when money
counted for more. He struck the
markets right and he landed tho0s
ands of unheard of bargains for his
customers. All the new and stylish
dress goods and silks have arrived,
and the prices are very low. Ladies'
suits and skirts, the prettiest ever
shown in Columbia, are all coming in,
and the laaiass atet taking advantage
of the fine autumn weather and are
rushing to Mimnaugh's to get the first
choice. -
Millinery is a charming sound to
every women, and this department. at
Mimnaugh's is the pride Of the store.
Miss ,Driseoll, the attractive designer
has been in the markets for several
weeks gathering together all the new
creations in ladies headgear. She has
returned and with her assistants will
soon have the largest lot of ladies
hats ever, shown in South Carolina.
Go to Mimnaugh's for your millinery.
In this purchase Mr.. Mimnaugh did
not forget his notion department.
Notions and novelties Of all kinds. an
abundant supply. Read Mimnaugh's
advertisement in this issue and watch
for these ads every week. It means
much to you, .
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-09-16
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,

county OF Lexington.
By Geo. S. Drafts, Esq, Probate Judge
Whereas, Sam'l. B. George, @. G. O.
P. & G. S, made suit to me, to grant
him Letters Of Administration of the
Estate of and effects cf H. D. Smith.
These are therefore to cite and ad-
monish all and singular the kindred and
creditors Of the said II. D. Smith,
deceased, that they be and appear, be-
fore me, in the Court of Probate, to be
held at Lexington G. H., S. c., on 2lst
day of October, 1908, next, after publ
cation hereof at II o'clock in the fore
noon, to show cause, if any they have,
why the said Administration should not
be granted.
Given under my hand. this 18th day Of
September, Anno Domini 1903.
GEO. S. DRAFTS,
Probate Judge. Lexington county, S. @.
Published on 18th day Of September,
1903, ia the Lexington Dispatch. 6wsl
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-09-16
The Three Arch Store.

Mr.. John Fitzmaurice, propritor of
Columbia's Three Arch Store returned
last week from the northern markets
whittier he had gone to buy his fall
selections. His store is now bubbling
over with all the newest and best in
dry goods, notions, clothing, hats,
gents furnishings, millinery, etc., and
in a display advertisement elsewhere
in this issue, he is inviting the people
of Lexington county to inspect his
new goods before buying elsewhere:
Be sure to read the advertisement and
don't forget to visit the Three Arch
Store when in Columbia.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-09-16
Farmers Union Met.

The Lexington County Farmers
Union met in the court house Oh last
Saturday. Nearly every Union in the
county was represented and much In
terest was manifested. While there
was nothing given out for publication,
Il is known fact that the Union men
in this county have resolved to- use
every honest effort to get the price OF
cotton raised and keep it up. This is
the right spirit and if other Unions
will stick together good results are
bound to follow. The next meeting
will be held in December.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-09-16
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
Ho--&~1 oF T.ov:pr,&or,


> Court of Common Pleas. .,
Lnla Hunter, Harman Hoover, and j..
II. Hunter, in his ewn right and as
administrator Of the estate Of Verne
liza Hoover. deceased, plaintiffs,
against
Barnie Hoover, Bates Hoover, and Da-
Wis Hoover, defendants.
Partition.
In obedience to the Decree Of the
Court herein, signed by Hon. John 8.
Wilson, Circuit Judge, and dated Feb
ruary 9th, 1903, will sell to the high
est bidder at public outcry, before the
Court House door in Lexington, 8. O.,
during the legal hours Of sale, ON the
first Monday in October, 1908.
All that tract Of land situated in the
State and County aforesaid, containing
sixty-ive {65) acres, more or less, and
bounded North by lands of said estate;
South by lands of J. J. Jefeoat; West
by lands Of L. M. Jefcort.
Terms Of Sale: Cash. Purchaser to
pay for papers.
SAMUEL 3. GEORGE,
Clerk Of the Court.
Lexington, S. c., September 18th, 1903.
A D. Martin, Esq; Attorney for
Plaintiffs.
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PROF. JOHN .. FARR
BLOWS OUT HIS BRAINS
Superintendent of Education Elect
Prominent Educator and Most Esti.
mabIe Citizen-Leaves Wife and
One DAUGHTER.

One of the most shocking tragedies
that has ever occurred in Lexington
county, occurred at the little town of
Chaplin, about fifteen miles from Lex
ington, early yesterday morning when
Prof. John D. Farr quietly left his
wife and daughter and went out into
his barn and there with a single-bar-
relied shot gun blew out his brains,
the entire top OF his head being torn
off by the load.
Coroner Clark was notified by tele-
phone and left Immediately for the
scene. Upon investigation it was
learned that Mr.. Farr had not been
in the best of health for the past two
weeks, being extremely nervous at
times, but little did his family and
friends think that be was so soon to
take his own life. About 4 O'Clock
yesterday morning the report of
gun aroused Mrs. Farr from her morn
ing slumber and upon investigation
she found that her husband had left
his room and upon further investiga-
tion she found that his gun was gone
also. Mrs. Farr awakened herdaugh-
ter and nearby neigEbors were sum-
moned. After searching for short
while the dead body of Mr.. Farr was
found in the barn, where he had evil
IDENTIFY gone to end his own existence.
At the inquest yesterday Mrs. Farr
stated that Mr.. Farr on Sunday, while
in a very high nervous state, told her
that some men committed suicide
when they reached the condition that
his mind was in. She stated also that
he seemed to brood over the fact that
his daughter was soon to leave for
Winthrop College and his election to
the Office of superintendent of educa-
ton would necessitate his coming to
Lexington and that she would be left
alone at Chaplin. But this soon passed
over and was not thought of again un-
til the report of the gun.
Miss Maud Farr, who recently won
a Winthrop scholarship, was to have
left for Rock Hill yesterday, and her
father had made all arrangements to
accompany her.
= But Just why John D. Farr should
want to kill himself will perhaps for
ever remain mystery to his friends.
He had only few weeks ago been
elected county superintendent of edu-
cation by flattering vote. He was
loved, honored and esteemed by his
fellow citizens, and his wife and
daughter were perfectly devoted to
him.
He was Al years Of age and is sur
vived by his wife, who was before her
marriage Miss Ada Frick, daughter
of the late Capt. r. W. Frick, OF Oha-
pin, and one daughter, Miss Maud
'Farr. -
The burial will take place this
morning at II O'Clock. The funeral
services will be conducted from Mt.
Horeb Lutheran church, of which the
deceased was member. The SYM
pathy of a large circle Of friends is
extended to the bereaved wife and
'fatherless daughter.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-09-16
saluda Negro Ellis
White Farmer.

Emanuel Carter, young white man,
living about six miles South of Saluda,
was shot and instantly killed in his
field on Monday afternoon by Will
Herrin, negro. It is said that Her
rim went to the field where Carter and
his wife were picking cotton and shot
the white man down without a mo-
ments warning. He then tried to kill
Mrs. Carter, but she grabbed the gun
and saved herself. The negro was
arrested and lodged in the Saluda jail,
but not until after he had been wound
ed several times by his captors.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-09-16
Crop Conditions.

Crops in this county, as rule, will
be short. Especilly is this true of cot
ton. There is no second crop at all
and not much of the first. The fields
are white everywhere and if good
weather continues week or two
longer nearly all the cotton will have
been gathered. Late corn will not
yield more than half a crop at best and
along the rivers it was all washed
away by the recent freshet. Peas,
too, are not as good as last year, but
the potato crop viii be- shove the
average. .--r.'.. b: s.'',. :.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-09-16
deorge-shealy.

Last Thursday morning the 10Th Of
September, the home OF Mr.. and Mrs..
E. J. George was crowded with
friends and relatives, to witness the
marriage Of Miss Bula Lee George to
Mr.. Emerson Shealy. Promptly at
9 O'Clock all assembled into the parlor
and then was begun the wedding
march, which was so gracefully rend-
cred by Miss May Taylor. In the u.s.
ual order appeared little Miss Celeste
George followed by the happy couple,
which were united in happy bonds
and made as one, by Rev. Leslie.
After receiving congratulations they
all orderly marched into the next hall
where every one present heartily en-
loved the nice fruit punch which was
served by Miss Annie Lou Taylor.
After spending q few minutes
around the punch bowl, all departed
with the bride and groom to the depot
where they boarded the 10:3o train,
among a heavy shower Of rice, for an
extended tour up north.
The little flower girl was neatly
dressed in lace and carried a large
bunch of cream roses and ferns tied
with a large bow OF chiffon ribbons
while the bride carried a white satin
prayer book and wore brown suit of
silk cause suiting and all else to
match. The groom was neatly
dressed in black suit
They received many nice presents
of cut glass, silver, china, silk, etc.
May they enjoy long, happy and
prosperous life, filled with happiness
and no sorrows, and may God bless
them in every way as they journey
through life, is the hearty congratu-
latiOnS and hest wishes of. MANY.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-09-16
Frank ". shaaly
Badly scalded.

A(r. Frank ". Shealy met with
very painful, and what might have
been asszio1s, accident early Satur-
day morning. Mr. Shealy is Q master
mechanic and was at work on the
boiler at the Lexington ginnery. A
fipe bursted and the water and steam
haowed all over the left side of his
body, from the top OF his head to the
bottom Of his feet. The scald was
very painful indeed but fortunately,
the burnes were noSNery deep, and he
il now able to be out.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-09-16
For Sale.

Farm, 507 acres, Ssluda county,
near Crouch postoffice. This ia q fine
tract Of land; soil part sandy, part
red loan; good for all kinds OF crops;
about 100 acres cleared, balance in
woods; lots Of saw timber on place;
about 100 acres fine bottom land on
place; three tenant houses and other
buildings. Address,
o. M. JAMESON,
Newberry, s. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-09-16
Final Discharge.

This is to notify all persons that I
will apply to Geo. s. Drafts, Judge of
Probate for Lexington county, South
Carolina. on the 18th day Of October,
1908, for final discharge as admins
tratrix Of the estate of David Hall.
4-4S Daisy Hall, Administrators.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-09-16
Rse7es-Witt Supply Go.

The Reeves-Witt Supply Co., of
Swansea, are telling The Dispatch's
readers about the new goods they are
opening up in every line of merchan-
disc. This is one of the strongest
firms in Swansea and their prices ap-
peal to the most economical buyers.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-09-16
South Carolina Loses
Dispensary Case.

Dispatches from Richmond, Va,
Yesterday announced that the circuit
court OF appeals had decided adversely
to South carolina in the famous dis
pensary case. and that Federal Judge
Pritchard had been sustained in every
point in the case. The next move will
be watched with increased interest.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-09-16
Twelve Negroes il
Greenwood Jail.

Twelve negroes are in the Green
wood Jail for alleged plot to murder
four white men. There is no excite
ment.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-09-16

This is ideal weather for the formers
to gather their crops.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-09-16

County of Lexington.
Before me came B. E. Craft. Cashier
of the above named bank, who, being
duly sworn, says that the above and
foregoing statement is true condition
of said bank, as shown by the books Of
said bank. B. E. CRAFT,
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
this 18th day of Sept, 1908.
J. G. FALLAW q. S.
Notary Public, S. c.
Correct Attest:
@. J. RUCKER,
W. H. WITT,
J. REYNOLDS,
Directors,
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-09-16

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County Of Lexington.
Before me came Alfred J. Fox, Cashier
of the above named bank who being duly
sworn. says that the above and forego-
ing statement is true condition of said
bank, as shown by the books Of said
bank. ALFRED j. FOX.
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
this 18th day of Sept, 1908.
KARL T. OSWALD, IL. S.
Notary Public for S. c..
Correct Attest:
JULIAN E. KAUFNANN,
JAS. J. WINGARD,
GEO. BELL TIMMERMAN,
Directors
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-09-16

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County of Lexington.
Before me came W. P. Roof, Cashier
Of the above named bank, who, being
duly sworn, says that the above and
foregoing statement is true condition
Of said Bank, as shown by the books of
said bank. w. 2. Roof.
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
this 18th day Of Sept, 1908.
r. D. SMITH, IL. S.
Notary Public for S. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-09-16

Fine lot of cakes and crackers just
arrived at The Bazaar.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-09-16
STATEMENT OF CONDITION OF
THE HOME BANK,

Located at Lexington, S. @.
It the Close of Business Sept. II, 1908.
New-York tribune., 1908-10-25

,... ,o- MA. dad tired Il must have
been a Iutle before o'clock wnen the s'ai y 80 :,
cathead lookout sung out, Sail one point oi. u
port quarter sir Stand by your gunsF oroereu
the gun officers and the crews sprans 10 tiei.
places while the officers studied the sea . Iii >.
the portfolios with smoked glasses IL p'o'ea
be a false alarm. The nervous lookou' 'i"ae
he saw a destroyer dashins down on hlih' -,
he saw In reality only streak OF Darkness NO
was a smothered laugh and perhaps re" not 81
veil smotbered oaths and the waiting began again
It did not last long this time. for hardly qua -.
of an hour later the starboard bridge LOOKOUT u4o
make out three destroyers heading oe@o A'
arnidships and stsaming full speed
Hardly had the warning runs out "hei I
electric light signal bulbs glowed for seconu.
Tbev read AT five hundred yards begin nrins-
The division officer shouted the order, ana ue gun
captains repeated It. The gun pointers ana uo
sight settlers did good work They mad tneH suIiS
trained the enemy almost instantly 1here was
A roar and a flash of fame which illuminated Iho-
mentari1y the ensre side of the ship. as our Droau
side beIched out. Up above we could near tue
quick spit Of the Maxims and other rspid-nre guns
as their crews worked overtime pumping ieao s'
the enemy Fire at wiIv shouted the DIVISION oui-
GER and each gun soon as it was on the target
was fred the gun pointers and range settlers vyins
with one another to do the quickest WORK IL
takes some little time to tell this but II was aclu-
ally very short time that the attack lasted
with smoke rising in dense clouds from their
stacks the destroyers drove at US at 1u4 speeo
until well within range discharged their torPedoes
veered off and dashed away into the darkness from
which they came 1t all over None OF the
midshipmen knew really whether we had SUNK Ine
enemy or they had sunk us. but We all asserteo
that we had added few more tubs 10 DdVy
Jones's collection. and in this opinion the reIerees
sustained us the next day. They decided that II
we had not been firing blanks none OF the de-
stroyers would have lived 20 get close enough 70 US
to discharge torpedo"
New-York tribune., 1908-10-25

whose liberation from Turkish rule she obtained
been constituted into an autonomous state in
stead of being converted into Muscovte prov
ince. Perhaps an Austrian seizure Of Servia
and Montenegro might be followed by Russian
invasion Of Bulgaria This would be in accord
ence with the fulflrnent of the suggestion made
many years ago by Prince Bismarck, who ad-
vocated the settlement OF the Eastern question
Germany as the friend OF both, but to the
clusion OF the other powers
L this is the key TO the crisis, then Russia
has been guilty of grave duplicity in her conven-
tions with England. conventions which thus far
have servra no useful purpose save to sacrifice
British IN ests in Persia and to ALLEVIATE at
any rate until the last two months. Moslems
fortunately, the annals Of diplomacy furnish
many such instances of double dealing. es-
pecially in the history of Russia, and it may be
recalled that not long after the downfall Of Bis
marck he, with the object of embarrassing the
Kaisers government. revealed the extraordinary
fact that within year after Germanys con-
clusion Of the Triple Alliance with Italy and
Austria. aimed against France and Russia, he,
the Chancellor, had in behalf OF his government
negotiated 4 secret agreement with Russia Of
such a character to make ii pretty clear that
Austria would not be able 10 count upon the
assistance of her ally at Berlin in the event of
her becoming involved in any trouble with the
ia
New-York tribune., 1908-10-25

his own government and Of the Papacy So
small were the hopes entertained at ST. Peters
burg of the prospect of any understanding be
ing effected with the Holy Seat, that the late
CZar, instead OF sending a full fledged envoy
dispatched mere secretary of legation, In the
person Of Iswolsky so that in the event of fail
ure he could be easily disavowed But
Iswolsky succeeded beyond all expectations
with the result that not only were former
diplomatic relations resumed, for the first time
in many years, between Russia and the Papacy,
but that he himself promoted to the rank
of minister and accredited as such to the Holy
Seat.
The cardinals and prelates who constitute tn.
court of the Pope perhaps the shrewdest
Judges Of diplomacy in the world. Their opinion
OF the representative OF the Car Is therefore
worthy Of being placed record. It is to the
effect that no more clever plenipotentiary had
ever been seen at the Vatican in modern times
than Baron Iswolsky. Subsequently transferred
to Toxic. all his efforts were devoted to prevent
ing Japan from declaring war upon Russia in
connection with the latter's aggressive poicv
in Manchuria and in Corea. Even those persons
at st. Petersburg who regarded an armed
struggle with Japan inevitable were grateful
to him for staving off the final rupture at any
rate until the completion of the Trans siberian
Railroad, and 1t was in recognition of his ser
vices in this respect that he was transferred
from Toxic to the post of Minister at Copen-
hagen. The Muscovite legation In the latter CITY
has always, by reason OF the close relationship
existing between the regnng houses of Russia
and Denmark. been looked upon as a mission
indicating confidence and marked favor on the
part of the two royal and imperial families
Moreover, it has invariably proved a steppinx
stone TO speedy promotion. which in the case OF
Iswolsky took the form of hfs appointment 10
the post Of Minister OF Foreign Affairs Is
wolsky who has a charming wife a daughter
of Count Toll and some pretty children. differ
ing in this respect from the last five Ministers
OF Foreign Affairs at st. Petersburg who vera
bachelors or widowers. Possessed OF a profound
knowledge OF the situation in the Far Orient and
well acquainted with'the intricate politics of the
Balkans where he spent the earlier mart or
Continued On eighth page.
New-York tribune., 1908-10-25
a NEW THEORY.

Absurd letters to the newspaper are a so-1-7 :
great diversion TO the reading Qubhc. as wen g I
the writer's. All that is needed Is ridce'
theory question and sober carrying out " -,
rs the world rounde'' has been pr'lou1---
with great success. An ingenious sr1t-eiaaa ~
Gently wrote the following letter, which was .
mailed because his wife, who had Uoy se1s' :
humor. declared that she would uat see ms AS-
signec to such nonsense:
The the Editor OF The BugIe, Sir I have 49,, 49,
considered the question. Can hot water Glei4'N
1 am Of the opinion that il cannot d" '"'
place. the temperature OF the huid IS So his' -
must aid rather than diminish that or i'e L.
In the second place. il is well known uia- vs." /,
from its very nature. asCends in vap0r as so'- Il
comes in contact with gIowins Goals Therefor =
water will the sooner turn 70 sas, and ID -
ward flight take with IL DRAFT ot arr V@~ ~,
chimneylike effect with reference 20 ths - h,
flames will aspire the more. And in lls ls,s,,ra OF
stance, the action n the water. the tciiP ~ r.i-
which. although great. ~ not 50 hlt 2. - and
fame itself IA a soothing and pacitS ms 1s. ass
nurses the energies OF the blaze So tIS' IN these
longer and burn mercer. CuusideFlhs - must
things, then, il seems 10 me that not va. 9iris
aid ccnhagration. and that ignorant ser -. ron
who accustomed 10 quench casual - -. Ar,
the kettle should be accordingly warned -
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