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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-13
LEXINGTON, c.. WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 49, 1909.
Death Of 3. NJ. Gibbs.

Mr.. R. M. Gibbs, weave room boss
of the Lexington Manufacturing Co.,
and one of the best known and most
highly esteemed men Of this town,
diedin Knowlton's hospital, Columbia,
on Monday night, following an opera
ton for serious bladder trouble. Mr..
Gibbs had been great sufferer for
several weeks and, as last resort,
was carried to the hospital on Thurs
day for surgical treatment. The ope-
ration was performed on Monday, and
while the operation itself was en- tirely
successful, he never rallied from the
effects of the anaesthetic.
His remains were brought to Lex
ington yesterday morning and carried
to his late home, where the funeral
services were conducted last night by
his pastor, the Rev. N. N. Burton, in
the presence Of an immense crowd.
His body was carried to Graniteville,
his old home, this morning for inter-
ment, accompanied by large number
of sorrowing friends and relatives.
Mr.. Gibbs was SO years of age, and
is survived by his wife and two chill
dren, one son and one daughter, Mr..
W. E. Gibbs and Miss Lessie Gibbs.
The deceased was prominent Odd
Fellow, being member of Pelican
Lodge. He was also a devoted mem
ber OF the Baptist church, and will be
sorely missed.
To his grief stricken family3The
Dispatch extends its deepest SYM
pathy. ....
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-13
Beautiful Church Wedding.

On Oct. 5, in Mt. Horeb Lutheran
church. Chaplin, beautiful marriage
was solemnized, when the Rev. W. D.
Wise, of Newton, N. c., and Miss
Fannie Frick were united in holy we'd
lock by the Rev. Enoch Hite. The
bride is daughter of MIR. and Mrs.
P. M. Frick, of Chapin, and is young
woman of many graces of both mind
and heart. The groom is prominent
member of the Tennessee Synod.
The happy couple left on the first train
to attend the Tennessee Synod at St.
Paul's church an Hollow creek.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-13
Has Set Good Example.

Mr. E. Rawl has set good ex-
ample and onethat we hope will be
followed by every resident in Lexing-
ton. He has worked the sidewalk in
front of his house and as far as the
length of his lot. The weeds and grass
have been cleared off and it makes a
neat appearance. Let others keep up
the good work.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-13
Rev. Eaoch Hite.

The Rev. Enoch Hite. who has been
one Of the leading Lutheran ministers
of the Dutch Fork for a number of
years, has accepted call to the New
Market, Virginia, pastorate, and will
begin upon his duties at once. The
best wishes Of a large circle of friends
accompany him and his family to his
new field of endeaVor.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-13
Union Sch ool to Open.

The Union school, few miles south
of Lexington, will open on next Mon :
day, with Miss Kezie r. George, Of
Lexington, as teacher. This is the
second year Miss George has taught
this school and that she was unani-
mously recalled is an index to the
heigh esteem in which she is held by
both parents and pupils.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-13
I1jractier Continued.

Hon. G. NJ. Efird returned from
Edge.ield last night where he argued
for continuance Of the injunction in
the Brookland school muddie. The
Contenuarce was granted by Judge
Wilson and the case will now be heard
on lis merits. Mr.. W. W. HaWes re-
presented the school trustees.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-13
Tapp's Big Opening.

The opening of the James L. Tapp
Co., in Columbia has been largely at
tended. At Tapp's you will always
find that which is new and stylish.
Ladies' suits, skirts, millinery, dress
goods and, silks, inAgreater variety
than ever before, always 60 to
Tapp's when in the city.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-13
Alfred J. Fox,
Real Estate
and Insurance,
rrvrnrNnnH1 q n
LEXINGTON,

lSh. p. engine and boiler, 1
so saw gin, conenser and press,
shingle saw, l thresher No. 8.
los acres 4 miles from Steed-
man, 80 acres open land, 5 room
dwelling.
rs acres 8 miles from Lexing-
ton On Red Bank creek, 80 acres
open land, room dwelling.
72 acres near Styx ON Southern
railway company, 30 acres in J.
tivation, 8 room house, deep wen
and good orchard.
One half acre lot in Lexington.
3 rooIu dwelling.
20 4-10 acres near Lexington,
'timbered.
= 124 acres, 3k mills from Barr;
so acres open land. Room
dwelling, 2 barns and other out
buildings, easy terms.
26I acres near Saxe-Gotha
mills, 6 room dwelling, outbuild-
ing. good orchard, plenty water
10S acres miles from Barr
~ acres open land rear church
and school.
l Stationery engine ~ H. p.
Boiler, 1S Fl. P.
l Saw Mill & Fixturs.
1874 acres near SAKE Gotha Mills
165 acres one mile from Lexing-
ton depot; rs acres cleared; young
orchard; creek runs through
place; fruit never fails.
20 acres near Lexington.
One lot in town Of Lexington.
GO acres within one mile of
Arthur, 2 acres open land. Plenty
of water on the place.
One lot on Main street of Lex,
ington; good building.
80acres 2 miles from Lexington
Plenty water. Fruit never fails.
80 acres near Lexington. Good
for truck. Fruit never fails.
250 acres % miles from South
ern railway. GO acres open land.
Fruit never fails. Good orchard
on the place. Two buildings.
25 resident lots in town OF Lex
ington.
Is acres miles from Lexington,
$ acres open land. Plenty water.
50 acres, : miles from Gilbert
25 acres open land. 35 acres
round timber, 35 acres boxed
timber, 2 i-room houses,
barn and stables. Church and
school house within miles of
place.
One large lot, Groom dwelling
and barn Gu Main Street, Lex
ington.
loo acres, 80 acres open land,
dwelling and barn, church and
school within one mile, 5 miles
from CASTOR. 6 miles from SWaE-
sea.
8 acres, good dwelling near
Lexington.
So acres 81 t11iles from Chaplin.
) 3room dwelling, and outbuildings
40 acres open land.
10 acres very near Lexington
25 acres open land; plenty water
on the place.
343 acres at Macedoii, - acres
open land, 1 room dwelling, :
barns and stables.
Write or call to see me
AT
the HOME
NATIONAL BANK,
Lexington, S. G
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-13
Jones' Cash Store.

When yoa are in Columbia en- a
shopiug expeaition, always remember
the new cashnry goods store of L. A.
Jones. Here you will find all the new
styles at lowesGprices.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-13
Band Wanted For County Fair.

WANTED-a band to furnish music
for the Lexington County Fair, Oct.
2e, q. ard 2s.. Apply quick, stating
price in first letter
w. @ M. BEELEY, President,
Lexington, S. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-13
Fire at lsssville.

Fire destroyed the residence Of Mr..
Isaiah Hallman in Leesville at an ear
" hour Yesterday morning. The fire
is thought tc have originated from a
defective stove due. =
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-01-16

CECfLTON SCHOOL

Seventh gradc-Ada Davis oo.5
Henry Winter Davis pS Nlvcrra Fer
puSon o5S, BESSIE Mccoy os5. Bcnnic
Bayne %
Sixth gradc-IIilda O,trom OF,
Lille Ferguson 0Si, Nice Bennett 06.
Katharine Wilson o5I. Pauline Price
ono, Earl Jones oo :. Crawford Short
90
Filth grad, Isabel Clark oSS, Mar
pucritc Mycr, 81. Elizabeth IuSby
oSI. Roland Backway oSr, Ethel
I.uthringcr p7S. MARY Anderson o7S,
Npnc, O,tr"m p7s, Niolc, Bennett
"a, Carroll Short o. i. Clara Connolly
p73. David Dayr, u >. Mabel Nlcn
Of. Emily Nlckcr,un V07
Fourth grade Mary Dayi, " ?. I'D
par Manuyr 90. Gertrude Manluyc
psA, Robert Brown OIL. ollie Pierce
po4. Roy Short oo5. Frank Bennett
%
Third grade Resale luthr'ugcr -,
Marie Price pns. MARY Clark OCT,
Susie Bennett os 5. Ella Anderson o5.S,
Emma \ldcr,on pSs. Iilwoud Burr,
pS4, Il,lda Darby plS, Arthur lu,by
o. Martha lly'nr - s. Herman S,rad
ley p2S
Second grade William \ldcr,on
a.. llc'rn l'nc, %. \uua Bennett
o"1
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-01-16

stores, revolvcrs. etc. from the Secrc-
tary OF War, at the prices at which
they arc listed for the army. They are
to be governed by the bylaws APP
proved by the Secretary OF War and
clubs must have not less than twenty
members from 10 20 as years OF age,
be subject to the rules OF the National
Rife Association with which all such
clubs may affiliate on payment OF $40
the first year and S. every subsequent
year acquisitions for arms, etc, must
be made through the Governors oil
States.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-01-16
Runaway Marriage Reform

The steady increase OF runaway mar
riages in Wilmington has reused the
Ministerial Union OF that city and at its
meeting on Monday committee oil
five ministers was appointed to draft
a bill for submission TO the Legisla-
ture. aimed at the restraint OF the prac-
tice. The bill will provide that persons
applying for marriage licenses must
have had thirty days previous resi-
dence in the city and magistrates issu.
ing the same shall ask all the questions
now put by the ministers performing
the marriage ceremony.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-01-16
Totals. ~ $ lqol0.5S $ I6.27la4
SECOND QUARTER


40 liahl'tic, Assets.
Delaware .. : : l7goono 5 1000 90
Maryland .. . SS.u1I7s 1LI7tos
Virginia &C.. o
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-01-16

porations and individuals in business
in the district during the year was
S.472, which is an increase a fIS over
the past year.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-01-16
arms For Rifle Clubs

Under the Ac, OF Congress OF March
a. 1905, civilian rifle clubs may purchase
magazine rifles, ammunition, ordnance
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-01-16
LESS FAIL
URES I'M 1908
THAN IN 1907

Although the year just ending has
been poor one from business stand.
point It was ~ Improvement over
1907. according tn figures given out
Thursday by X. G Dunn & Co. mcr-
camille agent, The di,,r,c, take, in
All the Peninsula, which !, all Of Delta
ware. nine counties N Maryland and
two cuuntic, in Virginia
The business record shows a de
crca> ui ~ failures. a, compared with
1907 There is also a large decrease III
the labllitic, The following are the
figures ui the failure, at zoos.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-24

jamin Buikley. He lives in the Kin selia block. MT. Hall. the new baker. has also taken a rent in the kinsel-a block on Unquowa Place.
 Homer Benham is working for MT Saum. the barber. fitting up two or three rooms on the second floor to be used by Tikcob. the electrician. The electrical business in town is booming.
 Howard Bowen has again resumed work with MT. Thomas Forsyth
 Midnight chafing dish luncheons have broken out in Southport.
 The good hearted people of Green field Hill are making preparations for a bountiful Thanksgiving offering. for the poor. Donations of all kinds of food are being received. and many tables will be well supplied with a feast next Thursdey.
 Karl and Charles Schultc have gone into the horse buying and selling busi- ness. They recently disposed of two horses-one to our popular rural mail carrier Mir. Fred Smith. and another to Mir. AIendlicott. the fish peddler- They have also purchased a new coach horse from Mir. Beckwith-
 A new trolley line switch is being put in opposite the Hook & Ladder house.
 It is estimated that about $50 worth of goods were taken a night or two ago from the Rock store
 Henry Sturges and family were in town over Sunday. at their Mill Plain residence
 It is said that MT. Fred Mills of Southport will build a garage in Bridgeport. He finds the livery busi- ness rather slow since the automobile became so fashionable
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-24

Foley's Kidney Remedy will cure any case of kidney or bladder trouble that Is not beyond the reach of medicine Cures hackache and irregularities that if neglected might result in BriEht's disease or diabetes F. B. Brill and Curtis Pharmacy. local agents. s135
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-24
FAIRFIELD

There has been on occasion for any sensationalisui regarding scarlet fever in Southport Health Officer Donald son said yesterday that he found but been posted. and the schools will re- m.tin closet until next Monday there is no reason to fear an epidemic
 There will be great many family of children and grandchildren at an- cesfral homes At the residence Of Mrs. williar1 Bradley. on Greenfield Hill the guests will include MT and IN. AIorehouse. MT. Louis E. Morehouse who comes on from New York. MT. and Mrs Livingston Morehouse Of Bridgeport. and Mrs St. George
 pr Donaldson's daughters. Marion and Ethel. arrived from Boston yes terday. to remain over the holidays They will entertain a house party of six young ladies
 Mrs. Eliza A Bulkley of NH Hill. will have for guests at dinner to-mor- row. Mir. and Mrs. Charles Jennings and da6ghter. Miss Warehouse. Mir. and Mrs. Benjamin s. Bulkiey and family. Mir and Mrs Clinton and
 Something like 24 children. grand children and friends will meet at din- ner tomorrow at the home Of Deacon A. F. Wakcman. the. company fnclud- ing Mir Bacon Wakeman and family, Mir and Mrs Samuel Wakeman and two children. MT. and Mrs. Harold c. Bullard and child. Mrs Sarah Bulk ley Miss Julia F. Burr. Mir. and Mrs A s. wakeman and son. MT. and Mrs J. H. wakeman and Miss Emma F. Wakeman-
 MT. and Mrs. Irving Smith. of Trumbull will be the guests of Mir and Mrs. Livingston G. Smith.
 Miss Ruth B. Hall. will spend Thanksgiving at her fathers in Gull ford.
 Mir. Albert Harvey of Saginaw, two new pupils expected at the liar grove school next Monday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Sartain occupied on Monday last. for the first time thsir new home. which was the old stephen Morehouse place
 Last Monday Ills visitors came to the library. and the same number of books were withdrawn This is a la-ge er number for one day than in many months before
 Rev and Mrs. wm. Brown. of Bridgeport. have been visiting Mir. and Mrs c. A. Mee..er on Harbor Road
 Thomas Noon had the order to sup ply the guests at the Firemen's dance with soda for refreshments
 Torrance Genrit< expects to occupy his new house about the 1st of De- cember. which he has nearly com pleted on Rowan avenue
 Jack Houser. who drives for Livery man Bullley. Is a veteran horsen1an- having had charge for a number of years of the fast horses of MT. Ben
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-24

Mrs Louie Hite 42s Outlen St. Dan vile. H.. writes. October 1st: ''Foley's s Kidney Pills started me on the road to health. I was treated by four doctors anu took other kidney remedies bus grew worse. and was unable to do my housework. and the doctor told me only could live from two to six months
 am now so much better that I do all to tell any me afflicted with kidney or bladder trouble the good results I re- ceived from taking Foley's Kidney PillJ" Commence to-day and be we'll. Do not risk having Bright's Disease or Diabetes F. B. Brill and Curtis Phar- macy. local agents. s135
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-24
ASTHMA
Expert Medical Scientists Announce Startling Results Obtained By
 Toxico

New York:-Thousands are taking advantage of the generous offer made by the Toxico Co. 1175 Broadway, New York City. requesting an experimental package of Toxico. the great discovery for Asthma. Hay Fever, Bronchitis, and Catarrh. which is mailed free of charge to all who write for it. It is curing thousands of the most stub born cases It makes no difference how long you have been suffering or how severe the climatic conditions are where you live. Toxico will cure you
 If you have experimented with other treatments and have failed to find a cure do not be discouraged but send for a trial of this wonderful truly mer- itorious remedy which is a scientific compound discovered by a professor of Vienna University. and Is being rec commended by thousands
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-24
YALB ALUMNI COUNCIL.

Hon. John E.. Keeler of Stamford. Col. J. Nose Ives of Danbury. and At tornoy Arthur M. Marsh of this city were elected members of the council of the Yale Alumni of Fairfield Coun- ty at the annual meeting held yester- day at the University Club At the conclusion of the meeting Judge John H. Perry. the president, entertained the members of the council at lunch The council of nine elects the officers of the alumni and the election will take place later and be announced in February when the alumni will hold its annual dinner.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-24
Harry Whitney Goes South
 for Winters Hunting Trip

New Haven. Nov. 24.-Harry Whit ney. led by his desire for trying vari- GUS fields for the exercise of his pas sion for hunting. left today for trip to the south where he will engage in a several weeks hunting trip. MT Whitney having tried the regions un- der the North Pole for pretty extensive hunting. has now decided to spend his winter in the southern part of the country It is understood he will take in both Kentucky and the neighboring hunting grounds and will also go as far as Texas.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-24
METEOR SPLITS IN TWO
 WHILE IN FLIGHT

Montgomery, Ala. Nov. 24-The sight of a large meteor that split while in flight last nigfH caused consternation among hundreds of country folk in eastern Alabama The meteor threw
 off a brilliant tail of sparks and then
 snapped in two. one fiery piece glanc-
 ing to the east and another to the west Reports from McCullochs say
 that the pieces in striking the ground
 jared the earth for considerable dis tance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-24
BROTHERS HELD ON
 SERIOUS ASSAULT CHARGE

Jewett City. Nov. 24-Roh and Chapin Orzeheeki. brother. were bound over to the superior court yesterday after hearing in the Griswold town court on the charge of assault with intent to kill. in connection with an attack alleged to have been made by them Saturday night with a knife and club upon John Olinski- The latter is said to be in a serious condition and may rot recover. The brothers were sent to jail in default of bal
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-24

Miss Rosalie Brennan of sos William street entertained the members of the B. O. F. Club at her home last night The guests were entertained with games of whist, vocal and instrument al music and refreshments. Miss Elm ma +. Salar. Arthur P. Baum, and Webster c. Peet were the winners Of the whist prizes
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-24
PROPERTY OF WOMAN
 FOUND DEAD IDENTIFIEl

muff1er and side comb identified as the property of the woman whose body was found last October lying half in the water of the brook at In- dian Well, were found yesterday after noon, along the banks of the stream not far from where the body lay. In the hat was found a piece of a New York newspaper bearing the date of August 21. which leads the authorities to the belief that the body had not lein in the glen as long as was at first supposed The mystery of the woman's identity has not yet been cleared up
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-07-16
Season Rentals.

The following rentals have been
made through Messrs. Reynolds and
Lare: Keen cottage, Pacific avenue,
to Mrs. James A. Lyster, of Philadel-
phia; Rosney apartments, Pacific ave-
nue. and Lavender road, to Alfred Hy-
man, a Philadelphia attorney; ocean
side of widows cottage, Rosemary
road, to J.. c. Mcdonald, of the Read
ing Hardware Co., of Philadelphia;
lake side of Widows cottage to III. K.
Lukens, of Philadelphia; Charles E.
Reeves cottage, Heather road, to j.
Cancelmo, of Philadelphia; Sweeten
cottage, Lavender road, to A. q. Shirk,
of the Edgeton apartments, Philadel-
phia; Rosney cottage, Pacific avenue
and Lavender road, to FL. O'Hara, OF
Philadelphia; Garrison cottage, Lotus
road, to Mr.. Bowker, of the Crest Pier
post office. Rev. Martin S. Socket, OF
Woodlynne, has rented n of the Mar
tin stores and apartments on the board
walk and will bring a number OF
young men from his church down here
for an outing.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-07-16
Total,
EXPENDITURES

Regular orders paid, l,3e9 40
Interest on certificates, 24o w d
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-07-16
ANCLESEA

The regular monthly meeting of
Council was held last night with May
or Wheaton and Councilmen Buck,
Glenn, Rauch, Shivers and Turner
present, as were also Clerk Young and
Engineer Rice. The monthly report of
Collector Shivers read as follows:
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-07-16
NOTICE

Hereafter all resolutions of
respect or lengthy funeral
notices, all notices of fairs,
festivals or public exhibitions
where charges of admission
or sales are to be made will
be charged for at the rate of
five cents per line.
JED DUBOIS,
THE JOURNAL
T. c. HAMILTON,
The SUN
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-07-16
New Auto Garage

A fine large automobile garage has
just been completed by Contractor Q.
J. Scully, at the corner of Pacific and
Garfield avenues, for Messrs. Lare and
Reynolds. 1t is one of the finest build
ings of its kind on the island and a full
supply Of automobile repairs will be
carried. 1t is called the Central Garage
and Supply Co.