The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-07-22

from bugs they are and the prices
are low. See them at Scott Hendrix
Furniture Store.
Mr.. R. D. Smith, the popular and
very efficient book-keeper of the Lex
ington Savings Bank, has been quite
sick at the bone of his parents in
Leesville. His many friends here
wish for him speedy recovery.
DR.. E. P. Derrick has returned from
q few day rest at Glenn Springs.
During DR.. Derrick's absence DR..
Frank Roberts had charge of his prac-
tice and well indeed did he care for
the sick.
T. B. Aughtry & Co., Columbia,
carry full line of staple and fancy
groceries, and they sell at both whole
sale and retail prices. Don't forget
them when you want anything in the
grocery line.
Mr.. D. A. Lewis, representing the
Marchant Music Co., of Orangeburg,
has been spending q few days here.
Mr.. Lewis is native of this county
and has many friends here who are
always glad to see him.
Rev. G. w. Kelley, of Swansea, 3
prominent Baptist and q mighty good
citizen, was here on Friday, and as
usual, was prompt in paying for his
paper.
Mrs. w. G. Stoudemire, of Orange
burg, is visiting her parents, DR.. and
Mrs. J. L. Shuler at Selwood. Mrs.
Stoudemire is pleasantly remembered
here as Miss Rosalyn Shuler and her
many friends were glad to see her on
Monday.
Miss Anna Brown, who has been the
popular milliner at w. P. Roofs for
the past four seasons, left for her
home in George, N. c., yesterday to
spend her vacation. -.
Ladies are invited to visit the store
of VIM. Platt & Sons, while in Colum-
bia. Here you will find the latest
patterns in ladies dress goods, mil
finery, etc., and the prices will please
you. Always 60 to Platt's for any
thing in dry goods and notions.
Business is beginning to take on new
life despite the fact that money is still
scarce. Farm work will soon be over
and the farmers will naturally fill
their wants in>all lines, which will add
to the trade of the merchants.
Mr.. Charlie T. Koon one of our sub
stantial farmers and a clever man up
on Hollow creek, knows that it takes
money in the summer season to run
a newspaper as well as at any other
time and thoughtfully and kinly
sends US his dollar.
Now is the season for ice cream,
and rather than carry them over to
another season I am offering all ice
cream freezers at greatly reduced
prices, also refrigerators. Hammocks
going cheap. Come and see them.
Scott Hendrix.
Special and prompt attention given
to all watch, clock and jewelry re-
pairs. I also carry select stock of
jewelry at right prices. Satisfaction
guaranteed. Give me call.
Sw39 ,LEWIE HALL.
Congressman Lever has been away
for the past week addressing farmers
meetings in different sections Of the
state. On Saturday he was the prin-
cipal speaker at a big farmers rally
at Gafney, and on Monday he ae-
dressed q like meeting at Union. On
both occasions he was warmly re-
ceived and roundly applauded.
The citizens of the Dutch Fork will
have IN opportunity next Tuesday of
going to Atlanta, Ca, and return for
the low rate of $3.50. This il the
price from Columbia and all points
along the line of the G. n. & l.. rail-
way in the Dutch Fork. Three days
in Atlanta.
Mrs. Jas. E. Rawl has received a
postal from her grandson, Mr.. Ru-
dolph Snelgrove, who is now located
at Roosevelt, Arizona, and is doing
well. This will be glad news to his
many friends here. The Dispatch
goes to his address every week.
FLORIDA-Farm and city real es-
tate for sale in Tallahassee and Leon
county, the world famous Sumatra
tobacco growing section. The most
fertile, beautiful and healthy section
of the State. Write description of
what is wanted. J. E. Mihter,
2w3S Tallahassee, Fla.
Miss Essie E6rd leaves to-day with
a party of friends for an extended
visit to Washington, New York and
other points of interest. While away,
Miss Efird and Miss Katherine Cullum,
of Batesburg, will spend about two
weeks at Norwich, Conn.,, returning
home about Sept. 1st.
Mr.. F. G. Caughman, formerly of
this town but now a resident of
Columbia, is to have charge Of
the placing of the new ma
chinery at the quarry. Mr.. Caughman
besides being shrewd politician is
one of the finest workmen in the State
ard will no doubt give the best Of
satisfaction. He was shaking hands
with his friends here yesterday.
Misses Elizabeth Hawkins, of Pros
perity; Josie Carroll, of Yorkville,
and Sadie Desportes, of Ridgeway,
have returned to their homes after
having been delightfully."- entertained
by Miss Lucille Butler. While here
these young ladies received much So
cial attention and it is generally re-
gretted that they could not remain
with us always.