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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-01-01
Mr.. Jas. werts Found Dead.

Mr.. Jas. Werts, popular young
n1auyf Leesville, was found dead on
Christmas eve night at the junction
between Batesbucg and Leesvilfe, his
head crushed and several bruises
about the body.
& The exact cause of his death will
perhaps never be known, but the most
formidable theory is that he was >rid-
ing his bicycle along the track, as
was his custom, and that he was
struck by passing train. Others
seem to think he was assassinated for
the purpose of robbery, as one of his
pockets was turned wrong side out,
and sFome small change was found on
the ground. .Bloodhounds were car
ried TO thescene and every effort ex-
hauyted to 6nd a trail, but to no avail.
Young Werts was q clerk for the L.
D. Gpllum Co, at Batesburg and re-.
sided ct EsesHlle, going to and from
his work morning and night. He
travelled ut one time for the Norris
Cooper Co., OF Gp1unbia, and had
many @hiisnda ffhroughout,t the country
WHO will maurr his unbimelys death.
He leaves awife and two small chill
dren..
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-01-01
shu1er-

A marriage Of much prominence
was that of Miss Rosaline Shuler, the
second daughter of DR.. and Mrs. John
Linn Shuler of Selwood, and Mr..
William Charles Stoudenmire of Ello-
rec, Orangeburg county, the happy
event being solemnized. in St. Mi
chaeps Lutheran church on Thursday,
December 26,' at high noon. The
church had been beautifully and ar
tistically decorated by the loving
friends of the bride. After the cere-
'mony delightful dinner was served
to the many invited guests at the
home of the BRIDES parents. Mrs.
Stoudenmire is young woman of
many accomplishments and has a
host of friends who wish her we'll.
The groom is a prosperous young
farmer and is equally as popular as
his fair bride. The Dispatch watts
congratulations. ..
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-01-01
Dr. >. 5. Boyd Il Trouble. :

DR.. d. .B. Boyd, the noted horse
doctor Of Columbia and widely known
thoughoHt the country as q great
horse trainer is in serious trouble, 80
it seems by a report in the Columbia
State OF Monday. tits claimed that
he has too many wives. wife No. 2
now being In Columbia, where she
has had 8 warrant issued for the doc
tors arrest. She charges him with
adult claiming that he has fever
beer 6asx ! Sman he is now
living with; md tEss M he also has two
wives and seyeral CHI lren nowliving.
Boyd, it will be remembered, man
ufactured horse and cattle medicine
for many years. He trained, and for
aMhile; was sole owner OF King
Pharaoh, = the pony said to- be- worth
4ago, ,ogo: Boyd e ct present out OF
Eo1unbia. s z.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-01-01
Pelion Happenings.

TO the Editor OF The D1spatch:
Prof. G. W. Stucky has returned,
after spending the holidays with his
parents and other relatives at McBee,
S. G.
Mrs. J. Perry Rish has been i'll, but
is reported much better.
Mr.. w. Sherman Lucas will soon
move into his new residence on his
fathers old place.
Mr.. John b.. Shumpert has bought
a lot in this place from Mr.. Rufus
Hall.
A Christmas tree and appropriate
exercises were held at ST. Johns
church the day after Christmas.
The stockholders of the Bank of
Pelion met few days ago and elected
the following officers: Howard Cald-
well, president; D. F. Shumpert,
vice-president; A. M. Hutto, secre-
tary; billiard, cashier.
Mr.. J. E. Haltiwanger, of the Dutch
Fork, is%visiting his nephew, Mr.. j..
D. Haltiwanger. r. L. G.
Pelion, Dec. 80.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-01-01
Masous Feast.

The installation of officers of Lex
inpton lodge 154, A. F. NJ, took place
in the lodge hall last Thursday. After
the installation a bountiful feast was
enjoyed by those present. The Of
ficers are as follows:
s. J. Leaphart, w. NJ; A. J. Fox,
s. W.; T. G. sturkie, J. w.; Scott
Hendrix, Treas; G.. NJ. Harman, Sec;
DIR. P. Fl. Shealy, s. D.; G. 3. Lea
phart, J. D.; J. J. Taylor and Sam
uel B. George, Stewards; Eli L. Cor
ley, tiler.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-01-01
Death Of D.. Finn.

Rev. DR.. J. Vim. Finn, for'19 years q
teacher I'm the University of South
Carolina and one OF the, most proni-
nent South Carolinians, died at his
home in Columbia on Saturday after
q short illness at the age of SO years;
DIR. Finn was distinguished and
honored minister: of the Presbyterian
faith aud his place in the church can
never be filled.
He is survived by wife and sever.
al sons and daughters, His remains
were carried to Charleston for burial.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-01-01
An Insidious Danger,

One of the worst features of kidney
trouble is that it is all insidious disease
and before the victim realizes his dan
ger he may have fatal malady. Take
Foley's Kidney Cure at the first sign Of
trouble as it corrects Irregularities and
prevents Bright's disease and diabetes.
Derrick's Drug Store.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-01-01
swausea { Notes.
) Editor Of The Dispatch j;

10 the Editor OF Inc D1SpavCni
The holidays have passed very
afietly here, bat quiet pleasantly as
thereare 3 annmber OF visitors Ia town.
Misses Pearle Fielder, Annie and
DoilieWeeks, Of Elloree, are the very
!, attractivb visitors at the home of MIR.
Z and Mrs.. j. Derrick.
Miss Kate Pooser. Of Augusta, is
Waiting relatives ia town.
~. &. DIX orbets, who .is now lo-
e2ted III Augusta, visited his parents
here this week.
Miss Sallie Courtney, who teaches
M Prescott, is ct home for fort
night % holiday. ..l
Mr. w. .H. Witt left Friday after
noon nfor 4 ten days business trip TO
81 ssi Mr. md and Ms. ). 81. Haigler have
;ssxiCns for q visit tosrelatives In Bates
buru, Saluda and Cameron.
M. and Miss Brown, Of Manning,
are visiting Miss Bessie Winham at
& E. 0. Limmer,s. II
Miss Olive Smith spent Wednesday
and Thnrsday with her parents here.
Mrs. IA. C. Reynolds aud Miss Alma
Smith haYe gone: to the up country
for short visit; $50: =
NE. %. T.. Rast has returned from q
visit to reAhtives ia Orangeburg.
HI. H. e. Marlborough Of Colum-
bfa, spent to-day in town.
MrssC H. Corbitt entertained at
dinner Friday in honor Of Miss Sallie
8 Courtney, It being her birthday. The
aests Were: Misses Sallie Courtney,
EaIaIe Rast, Kate Pooser, Aline Oliver,
4 1ld Ethel and Blanche Brooker.
eessS: "a. IL. and Nv. e. Brooker,
) 1r. lekt for C0rdele, Ga, Friday,
alters ew days At home. s:
isg Pauline Phin, OF Norway, is
The rettF guest IF Irs. q, i Gleck-
Il: 81. Wit, 81 North, moved
here last week and viii ENTER into
bnesnessswith his brother,
fsa Hall and Bon, Erskipe, from
Not hent few days hAre with
ssStffves lsst week Tip.
Dee 1967. Is. 7ss
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-01-01
It Does The Business.

Mr.. E. E. Chamberlain, Of Clinton,
Maine, says of Bucklen's s Arnica Salve.
SIT does the business; I have used it for
piles and it cured them. Used it for
chapped hands and it cured them. APP
piled it to an old sore and it healed it
without leaving a scar behind" 25c.
at Kaufman Drug Go. and Derrick S
Drug Store.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-01-01
A Beautiful Calendar Free.

The Home and Farm, the great
Southern home paper, is offering a
beautiful calendar free to all who sub
scribe between now and Feb. 1st.
This applies also to all those who take
the paper in connection with The
Dispatch. Send US rs cents and the
Home and Farm is yours for one year.
Remember, in addition to the paper
you get beautiful calendar, FREE.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-01-01
E. a. Je#coat DIED
From Wounds

Mr.: r. A. Jefcoat, the wealthy Or
angeburg county farmer who was shot
from ambush on Saturday night be-
fore Christmas while returning home.
died from his wounds at the Columhia
hospital Monday morning at 9 O'Clock
He is survived by his wife and fonr
sons and four daughters. No arrests
have yet been made, but new deyelons
are likely to follow.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-01-01
Smith Moody Killed
Henry Jeter.

S8o23sy 09Vsss .
Smith Moody, negro hailing from
Columbia, shot and killed another
negro by the name of Henry Jeter,
near Brookland on Thursday night.
The parties, it is claimed, had not
been on good terms for some time,
due to the fact, so Moody says, that
iJeter was a little too intimate with
'Moody's wife.
Moody gave himself up to Brook
land police and is now resting in the
Jail here.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-01-01
Death Of DR.. Thornwell.

DR.. Jas. Thornwell, one of the most
prominent ministers of the Presby-
terian church in South Carolina, died
suddenly at his home in Fort Mill on
Monday, the cause of death being
neuralgia of the heart. DR.. Thorn
well was 81 years of age. ,.., -.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-01-01
How to Avoid Appendicitis.

Most victims Of appendicitis are those
who are habitually constipated. Orino
Laxative Fruit Syrup cures chronic con-
stipation by. stimulating the liver and
bowels and restores the natural action
Of the bowels. Orino Laxative Fruit
Syrup does not nauseate or grippe and is
mild and pleasant to take. Refuse sub
stitutes. Derrick's Drug Store.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-01-01
Clemson Professor Dead.

Prof. Frank Scott Shiver, head Of
the department. of chemistry in Clem-
son College, died on Monday at john
Hopkins hospital in Baltimore, as the
result of an operation for goitre.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-01-01
Disturbed The CONGREGATION

The person who disturbed the congre-
Cation last Sunday by continually cough
ing is requested to buy bottle of Foley's
Honey and Tar. Derrick's Drug. Store.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-01-01

miss Afa sooasr disaiehtful1y eAter-
s tained q number of the younger set
son ThSday vsninss.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-10-06
CHAPTER LII.

Between Hohve and Kumley there
stood a low white house. separated from
the high road only by its dozen square
yards of smooth turf, in which, in sum
mer time, two round beds of scarlet
geraniums glowed like a pair of passion
ate eyes; and which straight graveled
path cut exactly in two as it led directly
from the low painted gate to the glass
door of the cottage. Through all the
summer days it was the habit of this
door 10 stand wide open, but it is a
March evening on which we first enter
Hohve cottage, and this door is closed
now against the cutting wind.
The train by which Athol We're and
Mr.. Gaveston travelled from London had
reached Alton early in the afternoon. but
Athol had had several patients TO call
upon before he felt his days work over !;
and now the turret clock at Hohve was
striking six as he walked rather tiredly
up TO the closed glass door. For all the
twenty-eight years of his life this cot
tage had been Athors home. Here he had
taken his fathers place four years before.
hoping that all who had so highly valued
the old physicians attendance would be
willing to transfer their patronage TO his
son. For this the young man had studied
hard and ceaseleSsly all through his faith
er's long and wearing illness. For this
he denied himself all holidays and amuse-
ments, working far on into the night in
his fathers sick room, reused every hour
perhaps, while his mother and sister slept
undisturbed and out of hearing. Fer this
he worked, in hope and earnestness, until
the time came when he was to test the
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-10-06

success of the effort, and at four-and-
twenty sue for the patronage of those who
had admired and trusted his dead father
1t seemed as if he were to succeed !:
his promptness. his quiet gentleness, his
thoughtful care. won their way; but sud-
denly. just as he had begun to count the
time when he should be able to pay off the
debts contracted during his fathers
heightened illness, there fell the begin
ming of that anxiety which had weighed
upon his young head ever since.
As we said, he won his way by care
and straightforwardness and study; but
there had not yet happened that one glo-
rious opportunity of showing his power
to the world, either through accident or
skill, in one brilliant, meteor-like fash.
In the third year of his patient hard
work, the chance that was needed fell
shattered at his feet The messenger who
vainly sought him at the cottage was sent
to kumley station TO stop him on his
way to London. The man was too late,
but the train which had taken Athol on,
had deposited stout, middle-aged, pros
porous looking gentleman, who carefully
CLEANED all particulars from the excited
messenger; then, handing him his card,
stepped with confidence into the carriage
which had been sent for Athol. "Dr.
Thorne, f. R. C. S." was on the card,
and from that day DR.. Thorne was in
deed a sore stumbling block in the way
of poor young We're.
The patient whom he attended SO
promptly and unsummoned was a man
of standing in the neighbcrhood; the at
tack was more alarming than dangerous,
and by this one easy step DR.. Thorne,
with success written plainly on his broad,
sleek face, stepped over Athops head.
Under the auspices of his grateful and
wealthy patron, the Observation-Disclosures
settled in a pretentious house in Kun
ley, set up a stylish brougham. and, win
ming his way by storm, was soon to be
met at aristocratic dinner tables from
which Athol We're, in spite of his connec-
ton with many of the county families,
was excluded.
(To be continued.)
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-10-06
Homemade FireIess Cooker.

According to a woman in New Jersey
there is no necessity for investing in
one of the expensive fireless cookers,
as they can easily be made at h?me.
The Jersey lady took an old soap box
ana first lined it with oilcloth, making
tight-fitting top with hinges. A pad
stuffed with hay was made to fit ieto
the box. the box was covered with cloth
for neatness, and loose hay completed
the cooker. The food to be cooked must
first be brought to the boiling point on
the stove, then placed in the cooker,
covered with the hay, the pad pressed
down, the lid closed and held tightly
in place. and that is all that there is
to the trick except to take the food out
when needed, and find it ready to eat.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-10-06
The Bath OF the Future.

"The bath of the next century," says
Z. Baron Russell in his book, "a Hun
dred Years Hence" will lave the body
speedily with oxygenated water deliv-
cred with force that will render rub
bling unnecessary, and beside it will
stand the drying cupboard, lined with
some quickly moving arrangement of
soft brushes, and fed with a highly des-
located air, from which, almost in a
moment, the bather will emerge dried
and with a skin gently stimulated and
perhaps electrified, to clothe himself
quickly and pass down the lift to his
breakfast, which he will eat to the &C
compartment of a summary of the
mornings news read out for the benefit
of the family or whispered into his ears
by talking machine"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-10-06

The Hamline university football team
has established training camp at Wa
coma. Twenty men are in training there
this week.
II have rowed my last race and next
year | will not defend the title | won
back from Harry Bennett" This is the
statement made by national champion
amateur sculler, Frank Greer
Melislnde, a 2-year-old chestnut FLY
owned by James X. Keene, smashed all
previous records for the five and a half
furlong course at the Empire City track
by running that distance in :06 %.
At Amsterdam, Holland a race between
Dutch and American dories was won by
the American entry. The winning dory,
the Tautog, was sailed by George Gardi-
per, and covered the five miles in 81 min
utes and 10 seconds.
At Melbourne Tommy" Burns, the
American heavyweight pugilist, defeated
"Bill' Lang of Australia in the sixth
round. Lang was outgeneraled by Burns
in the infghting and after the first two
rounds the American had it all his own
way.
John LoeiI captain of the Escanaba
baseball team, one of the leading con-
tenders for the Upper Michigan champion
ship this season, has been rendered and
has accepted the position Of athletic direc-
tor at the Northwestern Military Acad-
envy at Highland Park, Chicago, the com
ing year.
At Sheepshead Bay, James r. Keene's
entries ran one, two, in the great Filly
stakes, six furlongs, when the Futurity
winner Maskette won, with Wedding
Bells second and Lady Bedford third
Maskette displayed wonderful turn Of
speed. She carried top weight, 127
pounds, and. after being outrun to the
bend, took the lead and won.
Half Sovereign. owned by A. Belmont,
won the Ocean handicap at Sheepshead
Bay. The FLY stepped the mile in the
fast time of :3s 3-5. Big Chief. closing
strong under a drive. was second, half
length behind the FLY. RestigOuche was
thrd.
A well-earned victory by VI. II. Rear
don's Indianapolis horse. Allen Winter,
at the Readville track, thereby capturing
the largest share of the $4,000 American
trotting handicap from the field of 30
starters. is believed viii establish new
era in the history of the sport. The race
was novel in its conditions which placed
the horses at marks from one-quarter TO
of a mile behind the usual
starting point, on a handicap based on
their previous performances.
Pete O'Brien. the Minneapolis infelder,
was traded for Eddie Wheeler of st. Paul,
the idea being an ovt-and-out exchange
with no cash consideration.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-10-06
But the Kaiser Occupies More Time
than He Does In Dressing.

But the Kaiser Occupies More Time
than He Does In Dressing.
Even Theodore, the much occupied, Is
a person of leisure compared with Ed
ward VII. The London correspondent
Of Town and Country reports the con-
tents of note from one of the king
| equerries, stating that Ibis majesty's
engagements do not warrant him in the
disposal of a single hour before Sep
TENDER" And the note was written
early in June.
According to the correspondent King
Edward puts in more time at real work
than the Emperor of Germany does,
for fully a quarter of the emperor's
time is occupied in his dressing room.
The king seldom changes his clothes
more than three times day, morning,
afternoon and evening, whereas the
Kaiser has become a veritable Fregoli
in the manner of donning and doffing
his costumes.
The first thing in the morning he is
up in the greenish riding costume of a
German Jaeger. A hard hours riding
brings him back to his bath, from which
he comes adorned in plain morning
costume made for business purposes.
An hour or two in this monotonous garb
fully fits the emperor for something
more elaborate, and if there is no re-
ception he appears in the undress uni
form of the guards.
This carries him until luncheon time,
after which there are some 300 uni
forms to select from, and as the Kaiser
usually has two or three functions of
some sort to perform he makes use of
his vast wardrobe regularly and in
proper rotation. 1t is in the evening
that the Kaiser is less brilliant.
He makes a poor show in evening
dress; in fact, as civilian he is not
success. His frock coats, according to
the discerning editor of the Tailor and
Cutter, a sartorial expert, hang loosely
and in most undistinguished manner,
and his evening dress waistcoats are
things only to be worn by German rent
ers and French mayors.
There is only one fortress during all
these yea IS that King Edward has not
been abe to capture, and that is the
stern determination of public opinion
to resist with all its might the encroach-
ment of the tall white hat. Every sea-
son for years both as king and Prince
of Wales he has attempted to lead the
nation into the realms of white hatdom,
but this is the one thing wherein peo-
pie will not follow their sovereign.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-10-06
Too NJ oh Hot Water.

Because a thing is good to do or use
under certain circumstances does not
mean that it is the best for all occa-
Sions.
We hear much about the benefits Of
drinking hot water, therefore everyone
who has slight indigestion Immediate
ly takes to drinking water as hot as
can be swallowed in immoderate guam
titles.
This is mistake Water too hot
weakens the lining of the stomach. 1t
should rarely be used at boiling point,
and slipped very slowly at least.
Remember that hot water is an ex
citant, and in certain cases should be
avoided 1t is not especially good for
those who have irritability of the heart,
or for those who are suffering from di-
lated stomachs or sourness Of the stom@
ach.
Often cold, but not ice, water acts as
more of a tonic than hot water. The
only way to discover the relative eff
fects is to try thoroughly both kinds.
Water Of some kind and in quantities
is, however, essential to good health.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-10-06
How many kisses for each curly head?
Nobody knows but mother.
What He Looks At.

Some men can take in all a girl
wears; the average man sees if she be
the kind he likes-or the other kind.
If he can not go into details he can,
however, see whether
Her shoes are run down at the heels
or any of the buttons are gone.
Her gloves have holes in the tips and
would be better for soap suds or gaso-
line.
She looks "band-boxy" or as if she
had never heard of pressing
She is spotty or slouchy or neat and
trim.
Men may be impressionists as to col
ors and materials; they are etchers
when it comes to noticing little things
that bespeak slovenliness.
Do not forget, girls, that it is by
such little things that you are judged,
rather than by what you pay for your
clothes or how we'll you carry them.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-10-06
About Noses.

If the nose is sharp and turns down
ward it indicates keen business ability
and tendency to be both misery and
sharp-tongued
A long, straight nose shows tran
gull, reserved nature, and a short nose
a propensity to quarrel, combined with
an Unborn love of a good time.
The nose that is too deeply indented
at the root shows a lack of courage
and decision. while a nose sloping di-
rectly out from the forehead with no
such mark between the eyes indicates
a strong sense of power.
Let such a nose show a slight inden-
tation, However, and it will be a cap
able, self-reliant sort Of a girl, who
does everything well and makes no fuss
about it.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-10-06
Wearing Five Buttons.

fashions, such as the mandarin jacket,
the kmono sleeve, the chrysanthemum
embroidery, but the wearing of five
buttons on the coat of jacket is a new
idea, unknown to the many
The Chinese wear these five buttons
to remind them Of the five chief moral
virtues which were recommended by
Confucius These are: Humanity. jus
tice, order, rectitude and prudence.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-10-06
For Young Mothers.

A soft sponge should be used for
bathing the baby's body, limbs and
scalp. There should be a separate
cloth for the face. When used
frequently spOnges become dirty and
are liable to cause infection of the
eyes. For this reason they should not
be used for washing the face. A new
sponge should be purchased whenever
the old one does not become wholly
clean when washed in boiling water.