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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-05-12
Letter to Leo sne1grove.
Lexington, S. G,

Dear Sir: Clear pine and pine full of
knots are two different things; they
are both called pine.
Clear paint and paint adulterated
with whiting, china-clay, ground
stone, barytes, benzine and water,
are different things; they are both cal
led "paint."
1t takes less labor to work clear
pine than pine knots, and cost less
money.
1t takes less labor to paint clear
paint than half-whiting or half china
clay or half ground stone or half
barytes. These mixtures make more
gallons, not more paint. There's no
more milk in two quarts of milk-and-
water than in one quart of milk. If
you paint two gallons for one you pay
double for labor; and labor costs more
than paint.
You know how it is with clear lum-
ber and knots. It's the same with all
paint and half-paint.
A day's-work isa gallon OF paint or
haif-paint.1
Apply it to business. Suppose you
have two houses, same size; paint one
OeVOe, eue oIue1 pIou1ueuV pdIuo LII
your town.
It takes 10 gallons Devoe, s1.75 a
gallon, $3.50 for paint; s. gallon
for labor, $50 for labor; whole job,
$47.50
It takes 15 gallons of that other
paint, same price, S26.25 for paint; So
a gallon for labor, $45 for labor; whole
job $71.25.
And which wears best. clear pine
or pine knots? Devoe wears better
than that weak paint.
What warrant is there for saying
that paint is weak? It takes more
gallons.
Yours truly,
F. W. DEVOE & co.
P. S.-The Kaufman Drug Co., sells
our paint.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-05-12
Negro 1ynched u Florida.
Woman's &ssaiiant Put to Death by
Mob, His Throat De'ng Cut and
BodV KiddI ed.

Jacksonville, Fla, May 9,-Mrs. John
Deas. wife of well-known farmer re-
siding at Camden, Is miles from jack
sonville, was criminally assaulted
early last night by an unknown negro,
who was latter captured by mob of
citizens and lynched. Mrs. Deas was
driving her COWS home yesterday
afternoon when the negro sprang
upon her. Mrs. Deas' screams attracted
the attention Of her son, who came
to her rescue, but the negro had made
his escape frcm the scene. The sheriff
in this city was notified, but when he
reached the scene the mob had captured
the negro, Mrs. Deas had identified
him and his throat had been cut from
ear to ear and his body riddled with
bullets. The sheriff could gain no
information as to the identity of tue
mob and no ore seems to know the
negro, all claiming that he was a
stranger in those parts.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-05-12
At The Lyric.

An entirely new program is on at
The Lyric theatre in Columbia for
this week. Mr.. Scott Leslie and his
merry maids present an entirely new
singing and talking and dancing act,
which is very beautifully staged, and
as a comedian Mr. Leslie has no supe-
riors. The crowds continue to grow
at The Lyric, which is an evidence
that the famous little theatre is grew
ing more popular every day with Co.
lumbian's: Attend the Lyric; the
price Of admission is only ten cents.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-05-12
Shelf Corley Callel
10 Johnston.

Sheriff Corley received phone
message from Johnston yesterday
about l O'Clock, asking him to bring
his bloodhounds at once to trail down
negro. who had shot Mr.. B. A. Jor-
dan, a prominent farmer residing near
that town. The sheriff left for the
scene at 3:15 p. H., in "White
Steamer" automobile from Columb bia,
driven by Mr.. Roddy of the jenkins
Co. A telephone message from the
chief of police at johnson this morn
ing states that the dogs were unable
to carry the trail successfully and that
the culprit is still at large. Sheriff
Corley will continue the hunt further
to-day. Mr.. Jordan is still alive, but
is in 8 precarious condition.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-05-12
The Graud.

Those who have been attending the
performances at The Grand theatre in
Columbia this week, speak in the
highest praise Of the excellent pro-
grams being rendered. Manager Dav-
export has secured some of the best
actors ever brought to Columbia, and
the theatre lovers are showing their
appreciation by their presence at
each performance. The Grand ls
packed and jammed every afternoon
and night, and many find it imros'
sible to get standing room. Go Wher
you are in the city and you will be de-
lighted.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-05-12

On last Sunday afternoon we were
again placed under obligations to Mr..
Willie E. Harth, Jr., the bright young
son of Mr.. J. Tally Harth, of Columbia,
In his handsome Ford automobile we
took drive around the city and down
the Gamers Ferry road through Low
ers Lane to the Bluff road and down
thence for several miles and back BY
the Fair grounds, through some of Co.
lumbia's beautiful streets, around the
park, &C., for distance of several
miles. The cool breezes, fresh from
the rain drops, and the bright rays of
the evening sun which kissed the rain
bow tinted flowers, the ripping waters
of the Congaree, the hum OF the auto
mobile az we sped along over the
fertile valleys of the Congaree and
the growing crops all lent enchant-
ynent to the afternoon.
This was our second trip in this ter
ritory and we were agreeably sur
prised at the progress made on the
farms. Crops are growing nicely and
we could not help but wonder why
the farmers or land owners in this
section do not raise strawberries and
vegetables for the Columbia market.
This, it seems to a casual observer,
would be paying business, as there
can be no doubt about the productive
ness of the soil. Richland farmers
will, sooner or later, raise truck in
competition with the Lexington
farmers. At present corn and cotton
are the principle crops grown on the
Richland side of the Congaree.
The afternoon was an ideal one and
we greatly enjoyed the outing. Again
we hope to take another trip In a
different direction, to further view the
fine surroundings of South Carolina's
capitol city, and the many advant-
apes she is offering to those desiring
to locate in her suburbs.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-05-12
Wednesday, May IL. 1909.
Ma M.ra Hard Tines.

1t really seems that there is no ex-
euse for hard times now. That time
has past. Just read the bank state
ments published in The Dispatch last
week and this week. The banks in
Lexington county are more prosper
oHs now than they have ever been.
All of them have more money on de-
posit and all of them have executed
more loans. And it is not only the
Lexington banks that are doing so
well; but the banks all over the State
are making fine showings.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-05-12
a Great Sale.

4 great sale Will commence in Co.
lumbia tomorrow at the Famous Old
Stard, 1854 Main street. This roln-
ises to be one of the greatest chances
to buy highc!ass merchandise ever in
augprated in the Capitol City Re-
member that this sale lasts only three
days. See the big advertisement on
the front page.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-05-12
Be Tn And Doing.

The time is approaching fer the
election for or against the Gispensary
system in our county. Will some one
interested in prohibition name the
day for county convention to con-
slider the advisability Of organizing
township prohibition clubs?
A Prohibitionist.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-05-12

Governor Ansel can be depended
upon. He uses his pardoning power
with an even hand. No man receives
mercy at his hands who has slain a
fellow-being unless he believes the
man actually killed in defense of his
own life. And Governor Ansel does
not use his Office to the injury of any
man. He makes thorough investi-
cation before he acts on any matter.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-05-12
In The Hospital.

Miss Mary, the 1o-year-old daugh.
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. James Hitler, OF
the Pine Ridge section, of whom men
tion was made in these colhnns few
weeks ago, after undergoing several
operations for appendicitis at the Co.
lumbia hospital, Is now on the high
road to recovery, mucn to the salts
faction and pleasure of her parents
and friends.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-05-12

When a husband and wife are going
on a visit she is afraid that they will
miss the train, andh he that they won't.
Most of the brilliant ideas in after
dinger speaking comes out of cham
pagne bottle and disappear with the
bubbles.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-05-12
Elmo Garden Truck

On our visit to Columbia last week
it was the editors pleasure to take a
look at the fine truck garden Of Mr..
P. G. Huffman. He has the finest
garden We have seen anywhere this
season. His corn, beans, Irish pota-
toes, beets, onions, etc., are psrticu-
larly fine. Mr.. Huffman is former
resident of this county and is indeed
pleasant gentleman and one whom
we are always glad to meet.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-05-12

The man who tried to kill himself
onhis way to the asylum had evident
~ read the proceedings of the investi-
eating committee.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-05-12

The Davis Unique and other new
improved drop head machines; nicely
finished in oak; easy running and per-
feet sewing; fully guaranteed; for
sale at factory prices for cash, or on
easy payments, at The Bazaar.
If Rice B. Harman
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-05-12

Remember, that you will always
find the very best cakes and crackers
1T The Bazaar
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-05-12

Bottle drinks Of all kinds and flavors
will be found at the Bazaar Fountain.
On ice in season.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-05-12
Alfred ], Fox,
Real Estate
and Insurance,
LEXINGTON, S. C.

One acre let, new 4-room dwell
ing just outside incorporation linn
its Of Lexington.
124 acres, 311a mills from Barr.
so acres open land. 8 Room
dwelling.
Barns and other out build
ings, easy terms.
1O8 acres miles from Barr
12 acres open land near church
and school.
1 Stationery engine - H. p.
Boiler, 1S H. P.
1Saw Mill & Fixturs.
1914 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.
60 acres miles from Steedman
-18 acres cleared.
One lot in town Of Lexington.
60 acres within one mile Of
Arthur, Q 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.
IS acres near Lexington. Good
for truck. Fruit never fails.
$50 acres % miles from South
ern railway. 60 acres open land.
Fruit never fails. Good orchard
on the place. Two buildings.
rs resident lots in town of Lex
ington.
45 acres, 3 miles from Lexington,
8 acres open land. Plenty water.
95 acres, Is acres open land
IS acres round timber, IS acres
boxed timber, 2 4-room houses,
barn and stables. Church and
school house within 2 miles of
place.
4 one-half acre lots on new
street to be called Fort Street.
One large lot, Groom dwelling
and barn on Main Street, Lex
ington.
100 acres, 80 acres open land,
dwelling and barn, church and
school within one mile, 5 miles
from CASTOR, 6 miles from Swan
sea.
/ acre, broom dwelling just
outside the incorporate limits of
Lexington.
3 acres, good dwelling near
Lexington.
6 lots on East Church Street,
Write or call to see me
AT
The HOME
NATIONAL BANK,
Lexington, S. G
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-05-12
Silk Department
millinery
ORDER BY MAIL.

We prepay mall express freight all purchases OF $500 or
ed to any point within radius Of 600 miles of Columbia
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-06-17
COMMISSIONERS
TELL OF HEARING
LA eRANpE PAPER INTERVIEWS
WEST AND AITcHlsoN ABOUT
RATE TRIAL.

The La Grande Star Interviewed
the railroad commissioners on their
return from this county, last week.
and published the following account
OF same.
Railroad Commissioners Oswald
West and Clyto u. Aitchlson dll not
return from Enterprise on the ll,e
special train Monday night as slp-
posed. but instead came out on TIRE
regular train yesterday. The hear.
ing was compile cd Monday. blt the
commissioner remained 70 look over
the country around Jojelh AMI En-
terprise and to more ciose'y observe
the track. roaiLel, etc. oi the new
extension
The hearing on the compliant was
held at Enterprise and q gre1. deal
OF testimony was taken. az In nddl-
ton to the statements of the Enter
prise business men listened to there
were great number heard from for
the company. Indeed 1t appears that
the other towns. Joseph, Loislne and
Wallowa, are satisfied with tho rates
and are united against te.prle.
There are thres complaints chlef-
ly: Against the blanket rate on
wool. the high rate on stock sllp-
ments and the charge of local rate
from Elgin on goo Is shipped di.ast
from outside poilts. 1t is claimed
as to the local rate on incoming
shipments that Elgin is made the ba-
sis for all or terminal point for all
such shipments and the local rat9
added for Wallowa valley p1.n,s.
This, the commits 'ioners say, Is the
chief matter OF contention In the com
plants of Portland shippers and has
been already under discussion at pre-
vious hearings and will be reached
sooner in these previous casog.
The stock shipping rates are sal
to be so high that It l3 cheaper tc
drive to Elgin eyea for sheep. o
course that suits Walowa, the gate
way" and Jose h. which gets tn,
same rate as Enterprise Most o
he shipments are interstate, whicl
removes from the direct supervision
of the state commission. SO ais,
with the blanket rates" on wool
There is differential of rs cents
hundred on wool added at Elgin L
the interstate rates from there. En-
terprise shippers claim that the
should have less rate than Joseph
The commissioners state that tn
best that could be given them wou
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Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-06-17

team the advantage of this rule but
refused it to En- erprise. In the
third inning, Edgar Marvin, who hal
reached first on an error 10y Hudson
and had stolen second, ran to third
after Bailey Maxwell had caught
PAGES fly to right. Maxwell threw to
Hug who in re wing to third threw
wild the ball going into the crowd
back of third. Unier the ground rules
Marvin was entitled to home base and
he trotted to the plate. Meanwhile
someone in the crowd blocked the
ball, threw it to the Wallowa third
baseman who sent 1t to Catcher Max
well, ahead of Marvin, the latter TAX
ing his time az he was entitled to
the base under the ground rules. but
| Morelock called him out. The Enter
prise team put up strenuous kick
| against such bare aced robbery but
to no avail. He also refused to cal
it block ball which. II there had
been no ground rules, should have
been done, and that would have al
lowed not only Marvin but also Bill
yeu to score. The latter had got OF
by the bases on balls route. The
first man up for Wallowa in It's third
inning, Hug, drove a grounder t
French who threw wild to first. ant
Mr.. Morelock a lowed Hug to trot tt
second. That showed plainly he un
derstood the ground rules. There
wasn't any doubt OF that however, a
he was told the agreement by tn
captains within the hearing of tn
writer.
The other exec isively rank decis
ion, was in the sixth inning, whel
Johnson knocked base hit to lef
center but tried to stretch It int
double but the ball was cleanl
fielded and Pace had It waiting 70
Johnson before he was In eight fee
of the base and touched Johnsol
without difficulty, the latter maxim
no attempt to slide. The umpire wa
within 40 feet and looking direct
at the play, yet called 1t safe. Eve
the madly partisan crowd of Josep
and Wallowa sho1ters couldn't shou
over that. Everybody was dumbfoun'
ed. A La Grande man said It wa
] the worst decision he had ever see
on a ball field and Only one expl;
: nation could be given 1t. Johnso
scored a minute later on Hayes hi
The latter was left on Maxwell's II
to r. Pidcock, SO but for the cras
decision on John son no runs woul
have been scored that inning.
4 These two de isions gave Wallow
I one score mo.e than they earne
|. and deprived Enterprise OF at lea
] one, which would have reversed -
score. These two decisions wei
Z enough to change the result, b
q were not all by any means. Bot
|. pitchers suffered on balls and strike
! those against Enterprise comm
3 however, when they would do Il
= most harm, as for instance when
Q called Savage out on two strik'
, in the sixth inning. One score W
In and two me1 on bases The fir
three balls pitched TO Savage we
J balls and were called balls by the u
Z pire and the next two strikes, whel
= upon More e'ock called him out.
= tried to excuse his action by sayi
he had called the first ball pitch
y a strike It was in reality a vi
pitch that struck in front of the pli
& on which Maxwell made a splent
Il stop.
But for the rank umpiring,
= would have been a very INTEREST,"
g game, with close score and streI
- Gus roofing by the big crowd. Hy
- Gus roofing by the big crowd. Hay
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-06-17

tisement, and the money was Wen
spent, while visitors from towns that
had no floats voiced deep regret they
did not exploit their resources before
the 100000 people who witnessed
Thursday nights spectacle. especially
as these floats will all be shown in
moving picture theaters all over the
country, viii be exhibited in pictor-
ial form every day in the Oregon
building at the Seattle Fair. while
the floats themselves will be shipped
to Seattle and shown in a parade on
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-06-17
wALloWA WON SUNDAYS
GAME BY CLOSE SCORE

Wallowa won Sundays game by
the score of to 9. But for two
very rank decisions by Umpire More
lock the score would have been ex-
actly reversed. Open fences just
back of first and third bases neces.
STATED ground rules. 1t being agreed
that an overthrow to either base en-
titled the base rdnner to one more
base. More,ock gave the Wallowa
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-06-17
WALLOWA COUNTY
FLOAT IS PRAISED
SECOND ONLY TO SEATTLE,S-
ATTRACTED MORE INTEREST
THAN ANY OTHER.

The most gorgeous pageant ever
given on the Pacific Coast was the
Spirit of the Golden West parade in
Portland last Thursday night, and in
all the beautiful procession the Eli
Representations County float attract
ed attention second only to Sc.
attle's splendid one. The Oregonian
says the Enterprise-Wallowa County
float was second only to Seattle's in
interest, and stock raisers vowed i
the porkers were a fair sample of
hogs raised in Wallowa county, there
they were going to locate.
The Evening Telegram said. En-,
terprise Miss Edna Browning, queen
had for its theme the cattle, sheep
and swine industries, and the mon
ster hog surrounded by a litter OF
cunning pigs made a hit all along
the line.
The Journal: Enterprise, capital
of Wallowa county, showing its su
premacy in cattle and hog raising
by representations of monster pigs
and steers. Miss Edna Browning
rode one of these prize steers as
queen of the float.
The parade was viewed by 100000
people and the different community
floats were closely scrutinized. Every
body present from this city and La
Grande who has been heard from
says the floats we're a grand adver
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-06-17

Friday. The Cove team is the rival
of Union for the lead in the league
and will make strong bid to prove
It's supremacy by defeating the team
that won two from Union.
The Enterprise team will line up
about the same as against Union. ex-
cept that Marvin will play first base
and Pace will take his regular sta.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-06-17
chamberIain's Cough Remedy the
Fest on the Market.

81 have used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy and find 1t to be the best
on the Market" says E. w. Tardy,
editor of The Sentinel, Gainsboro.
Tenn. "Our baby had several colds
the past winter and Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy always gave it relief
at once and cured 1t in short time.
1 always recommend 1t when oppor-
tunity presents ITSELF" For sale by
Burnaugh C Mayfield.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-06-17

TIMBER CLAIM: WIZ of s.w.A, and
wa of n. W. u, section 21. n
,47e. Price $500. c. E. Hill, Emf
da, Idaho. lpo
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-06-17

TIMBER. all kinds of rough lumber,
IR Mccoy, Enterprise, Greg. Mill
20 miles north OF Enterprise. 6bS
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-06-17

GOOD PIANO, for a reasonable
price. Write or phone to Mrs. A.
ade. Enterprise, Greg. 67btf
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-06-17

tion in centerfiell. Conway is ex-
pected to return in time 20 pitch the
Friday game.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-06-17

;ooD secondhand sewing machines.
A. the Second Hand Store. Enterprise
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-06-17
MONEY TO LOAN

s,ate Funds loaned, 6 per cent. John
o pusk. Atty. State Land B'd. Joseph
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-06-17

HAMHITONIAN COLT. Good one.
Geo. NJ. Gaily, Enterprise. Sbtf
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-06-17
COVE WILL PLAY
TWO GAMES HERE
TREAT FOR BASEBALL FANS
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY
WALLoWA UMPIRE WINS.

Two big ball games are scheduled
for this week, the strong Cove team
playing the locals on Thursday and
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-06-17
Wants
FOR SALE.

AUTOMOBILE for sale cheap, an
ou p auto in first class repair
throughout. Speeded up to 80 miles
nor hour. For price and particulars
- machine call at this office. flr2
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-06-17

Doors, Windows, Shingles and
Builders Hardware at Keltners. 43ctf
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-06-17

both Oregon and Portland days next
month
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-06-17

The Unfair Conditions.
The Wa.lowa Sun says the Boos-
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The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-01
IeXEcIITION SALE,

Notice Is hereby given that l will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder, at tho southeast entrance to the county court house in the city of Mona Polk county, Ark. on the 10th day of July, i19 between the hours of9 o'clock in the forenoon and o'clock in the afternoon, the following described real estate situated in the county Of Polk and state of Arkansas to-wit: Lot 2, Block 28, in the city of Mena and levied upon by me the property of Fred Salyers to satisfy an ex- ecution in my hands against Fred Saiyers and Layson Lumber Company, which Issued from the office of the Clerk of the Polk Cir cult Court upon Judgment rendered in said circuit court ifi favor of Watkins Lum ber Company. Said sale will be made as afore- said upon credit of thrco months, the pur- chaser to give bond with sufficient security for the purchase price thereof as provided by law.
 Witness my hand on this 10th day of June, 1909. J. W. Cunningham. Sheriff.
 By J. H.sBratchcr, D. S.