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The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-08-05
KTTlTAS COUNTY'S WEALTH

The total assessment of real and
personal property in klttitas coun-
ty, as shown by the extended tax
rolls as found III the Assessor 5 of
fee, is 50, OO2, PSF. Last year the
assessment Of the Northern Pacific
road was 50 ,674,706; the Western
Union at SO, 1914, and presumably,
both are valued fully as high or
even higher; which would bring up
the total assessment to 81. 6S7,152
exclusive of the valuation of the {.
NJ. & = S. road, and all this made
on 90 per cent basis too. We pre-
sumo fair valuation of the {. NJ.
fl p. S. road would be 81 500, 900
which added would make a grand
total of Sl4,S7I152. Then too,
there is 81, 500 600 worth of prop
erty in the county exempt from
taxation by law and this law
ought to be repealed. 1t costs as
much to assess property that pays
no tax as property that bears its
Just burden.
If the last legislature had repeal
ed the exemption law instead of
making such nonse nsiCal laws as
requires Judges to wear gowns and
hotels to use nine foot sheets, it
would have been less obnoxious to
the average taxpayer.
The Dawn predicts that if all
property in the county is listed at
a fair valuation in 1910 aside from
The exemption, it will approximate
y reach SIS, 900, 900.
Ten years more will make Kitti-
tas county one of the Wealthiest in
the state aside from Pierce, King
or Spokane.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-08-05
". 7. ALVERSON BURIED
The Body Found and Given
"A Christian Burial Tues.
dry Under Auspices OF Red
Men of This City

After a persistent search lasting
a week, the remains of ". r. Al
version, generally know as Buck
was found Friday afternoon in the
Nahum canyon, by W. T. Fisher,
local barber about a mile and
halt from Wilson & McLenan's
sheep camp, the last place he was
seen alive, He had doubtless. died
within few hours after leaving
the camp, which was on Thursday
July Il, as the body was far adj
vanced III decomposition and it was
with great difficulty that it could
be handled at all. and not even
then until seveIal bottles Of formal
dehyd had been injected and pour
over the body. The body was
swollen almost beyond recognition
even by intimate friends.
The search for the body from be-
ginning to end was conducted by
the Red Men, Of which order he
was a member 1t was that order
that offered a reward of 10000 for
his body, and for their persistent
effort the Red Men deserve credit
After the body was found, man
was sent to this city to pIocure
basket and ambulance, and the re
mains were brought to the city
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-08-05
Over Thirty.Five Years

In 1872 there was great deal of
vlarrhoea, dysentery and cholera infan-
tum. II was AT this time that Cham
oerlain's Coic, Cholera and Diarrhora
Remedy was first brought INFO uSe. It
proved more successful thsn any other
remedy or treatment, and has for
thirty five years maintained tnat
record. from a small beginning lis
sale and use has extended 10 every part
~ he United states and TO many for
eisn countries Nine druggist ont Of ten
vail recommend it when thor opinion
: asked, although they have other
medicines that pay them greater pro
fit 1t can always be depended upon,
even in the most severe and dangerou,
cases. For sale 10y owl Drug Store
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-08-05

Of schools of Muskeegou county.
He came to Washington Territory
in IT'S, He lived for one year at
TeanaWay, and from thence moved
to CleElum, aud established him
self in the drug and grocery bust
ness, He saw CleElum grow from
a village into a city of 2 600 popu
lation, and probably no other man
has been larger factor in its
growth. His popularity has been
evidenced by the fact that he was
many years Justice of the Peace,
Coroner and first Municipal Judge
of Clel.lum. In 1896 he was elect
cd to the legislature and served two
years.
Mr. Stafford was a member Of
the Presbyterian church of this city
for the last three years of his life.
He was likewise a much honored
member of the Masonic order.
He was three times married first
to Miss Corda ScoGsld of New
York, in 1872. Next to Eva Giles
in 1876 and then in 1882 to Jennie
Fuller, who survives him In ad-
dition to his wife, there remains
to mourn his loss, three children
Mrs. Alonzo i Emerson Of FL
lensburg, Charles T Stafford of
CleElum and Mrs. Robert G..
Cameron of Seattle Gle I.lum
Echo.
The funeral services were held
at 200 p m, under the
auspices Of the Masonic order,
of Masons from this city
attending.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-08-05

'ne good III men. Over the shades
""u shadows of character he would
pun a veil. He had friends IN
every walk of life, among the rich
'iu poor among the high and low
II Is because he felt always and
everywhere that touch of nature
which makes the world all kind
he believed with the poet: He
Prayeth well who loveth well both
man and bird and beast He pray
e'h best who loveth best all things
oo'h great and small and for the
great God who loveth us He made
and loveth all.
w. a. lhc tender fragrance TINT survives
S,,., " "hriyred towrrs breath out their lives
49,, a> Ihe song that once conSoled our pain
:, ~" ,hh'Ncr Will hc sung To MS again.
>"N I'Wemhrauc" dear fatheI
81" I" ther hath come the hour Of rcst
'''l '"Neu one 1t Is best.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-08-05

Saturday afternoon and left in the
Big Store morgue.
His brothers, X. b Alverson of
Oakland, California, and James NJ
Alverson of Paris, Mo. were mott
fed of the find X. b. Alverson of
Oakland wired {. l.. Collins that
he would be here Monday evening
and to hold tn. boy if possible.
The posse of mon who were un-
der Thomas Maxey in the last and
hnal search were: Lambert Ras
kins, w II Bort, Frank Jude, w
{. Miuton, Fritz Meyer, William
Carpenter, Henry Raskins, A. J.
Bonney and Otto Raskins.
w. L, Alverson waf born near
Paris, Monroe county, Mo-, in July
1906.
He came to this state in 1886
and went into the sheep business
with his brother r. b., who pre-
coded him to this coast several
years. With the exception of one
year tCat he spent hack home, he
had resided here continuously
since his first arrival He was a
member of several orders, among
them the Masons and Red Men.
The funeral took place from the
Blk Store chapel Tuesday at 200
under the autpices of the Red Men
and Eagles.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-08-05
Row, Life Saved

n.,l. nov. four years Ola ha' =
.everd attack Of dyseo'e's, rave him
'wo ph, .oIao-; both Of them r"n I hnrIaIn's
one .ar.d him and believe 'nn nat '" ''r
~"'' 90. 'u- JULIAN #. srHoLlNG' "a, 'a,
ms me : ,ia there is no doubt o'''
' Dpn rrmgd, saves the lives ri, "' CASTOR Ss
chiIdrf" 1 ,"'s 70 the plain printed dl r.
on ',' a., and cure is certain r''
NV owl Drug store
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-08-05


n w., OF ms principles and polic;e,
, Mo"'1 furnish convincing proof
,h ,1, NC IS as safe as any member Of
' '"a' party as safe as Mr.. Taft, far
, ~, '"'" MI Roosevelt. lie was
a o'' ahead Of the times that is all
h' '',' ''' was "n'ncky' His enemies
/, nave proh'ed by his inventions
n'' certainly they have done their
utmost to prepare the way for Mr.
"'' W come into his own when.
ever 'neY lose the Confidence Of the
people Omaha World Herald
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-08-05
Help for Those Who Have Somach Trouble

After doctorng for about twelve
years for "A bad stomach trouble, and
for medicine and doctors fees, | pnr-
chased my wife one box of Chamber
In ms Stomach and Liver Tablets, which
did her SO much good that she con.
tinued to use them and they have done
her more good thad all the medicine
bought before SAMUEL BOYER, Fol
som, Iowa This medicine is for sale
by owl Drug Store. Samples free.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-08-05
THERON STAFFORD IS DEAD
Entered HIS Rest July 80, 'o9
A Long Lingering Illness
of Several Years Duration
Funeral Sunday Afternoon

Friday morning at $50 the spirit
OF Theron Stafford took its flight
after lingering sickness covering
fully three years For over a year
and half deceased had been a con
firmed invalid, unable to care for
himself in any manner and con
slant sufferer.
Theron Stafford was born in
Whitby, Ontario, Canada, Nov. II,
lS4S, and came in early childhood
with his parants to live in Mich
gan. His business cares begun as
a lumberman in the woods of that
state. He next engaged in teach
ing number of years, and for FIVE
years was County Superintendent
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-08-05
JOHN +. TRANERS AT REST
a Dood Man Called to His Re.
ward Throngs of Friends
ray Last Tribute OF Respect
to Deceased

A'' Undetermined mortal of Iobu
IiaVers was laid in the bosom Of
"''hT' nature. whom he had loved
so we'll "Wednesday noon at Cal.
vary cemetery, covered with a pro.
fusion Of blossoms as fresh and
iIa>fant as is his memory in the
hearts OF his friends. The inter.
meut had a note of warm atfectior
"'a' must have sottencd even while
" intensified the sense of bereave.
"en' OF h's grief stricken family.
$ Andrews church was filled
with oo:roWlng relatives and devot,
ed friends evidencing the high es-
TEEN tn which he was held bv those
"h" knew him As the casket was
about TO enter the church. Rev
F''hcr Swccus, preceded bv two
aCoiyteS and the cross bearer ad.
vanCcd down the center aisle meet.
ins It at The portal. and preceded
II 90 The altar during which time
the choir sang The beautiful hymn:
Pray for the Dead The bearers
OF the ca~kct were. K. Macarthur.
] y STREET ] Pattenaude, Antoine
Plc-oth : 7. Wippel and !. p.
Ilynn High mass was celebrated
bv Rev Father Sweens The main
sltar va, drapcd in black and the
~hrncs At The side were banked
with beautiful flowers sent by low
ing friends
When at . p Monday morning
july p John + Trayers closed
hi, eyes in the Sleep of death, a
beautiful character went TO merit
cd reward The end came at the
family home on East Fifth Street
during his illness all that tender
hands loving kindness and dcvo-
tiou could do to ease his suIerinse
and make him comfortable was
done for him by his devoted wife
and family and when he passed
away his last moments were as
peacefully happy as his life had
been pure and good.
Mr.. Traycrs was born IN Daven-
pot Iowa forty eight years ago,
and was educated in the schools OF
that state. He came to Ellensburg
twenty three wears ago and ensas
..,,s oe County Treas
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-02

Should a preacher enter politics?
This is question that is agitating the
minds Of the public just at this par
ticular time. We fail to see any sane
reason why preacher should not en-
ter politics to a certain degree. We
believe that preacher should take a
hand IN politics; we believe that ev-
cry ambassador Of the Lord Jesus
Christ should enter politics to the ex-
tent of using all of his powers in
fluence for good; we believe in a
preacher entering politics to the ex-
tent Of denouncipg from the pulpit,
through the gospel of God, all manner
of evil; we believe in preacher en-
tering politics to the extent of speak
ing the truth in high places and low
places, which will cause the people to
think, watch and pray; we believe in
a preacher entering politics to the ex-
tent of saving mems souls and putting
them into the straight and narrow
path which, we are told, will ulti-
mately lead them to everlasting life.
We believe that any preacher who
fails to use the power of his influence
for good, political or otherwise, is un-
worthy of his calling and should re-
ceive the rebuke of honest christians
everywhere.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-02
The 3. 2. p. Carriers.

The Lexington County Rural Letter
Carriers Association met in annual
session in the court house here on
Monday. There were not as many
of the carriers present as on former
occasions, but the meeting was none
the less interesting.
A resolution was adopted authoriz-
ing the secretary to write the presi-
dent Of the national association to
demand more pay for the carriers.
The subject Of good roads brought
out much discussion and the associa-
ton declared unanimously in favor of
better roads.
Mr.. S. E. Shealy was elected DEL
egate to the State association which
meets in Rock Hill on the 5th and 9Th
Of July, with L. B. Addy and H. c.
Crouch alternates.
The following officers were elected:
S. 2, Derrick, president; J. G. Drafts,
vice-president; b. c. Crosson, secre-
tary; w. II. Hare, treasurer.
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in the law-abiding citizens of Lexing-
ton, not to force them to the needless
expense of paying for farce.
Keep The Roads Up.

The Dispatch Is strong DeileVer Id
good roads, for we realize the impor-
tance of having better roads in Lex
ington county. There is one matter
which we desire to call the attention
of the people and that is to the failure
of the public to keep the roads up
after the chaingang has put them in
proper condition. We have special
reference to the Augusta road, be-
tween Lexington and Columbia, which
was but recently completed by the
changing. Just two weeks ago we
passed over this road for the first
time since the completion of the clay
ing and building up of the roadbed.
It was then in excellent condition.
We passed over this same piece of
road again on Saturday after the
heavy rains of last week, and in many
places the rain had washed small gull
lies across the road. Just a little
time and work would be ample to fill
in these washed out places. But the
chances are that this road will never
receive another lick of work until the
chaingang goes back over it again.
How foolish to put the county to the
great expense of reworking this road
when the hands whose duty it is to
work the road could keep it up with
80 little effort! People may cry and
beg for good roads, but we will never
have them 80 long as they appear 80
careless about keeping them in good
condition after the chaingang has
done it's work. 1t is physical impos-
sibility for the supervisor to keep the
chaingang on one section of the road
all the time. Besides, it would not be
right. There is more than one road
to work and the changing must
keep busy. Let the road overseers
see to it that the roads are kept up
after they are once put in good condi-
tion by the chaingang and it will not
be long before every section of the
roads in the county will be in good
condition.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-02
Death Of &r. s. W. Craps.

Mr.. S. w. Craps, one of the best
known and most highly respected cit
izens in the county, died suddenly at
his home in Leesville on last Sunday
morning. Mr.. Craps had finished
breakfast and had gone to the well for
bucket of water when the final sum-
mons came. Heart failure was the
immediate cause of his DEATH
Mr.. Craps was about "A years of
age. He was gallant Confederate
soldier and fought bravely for the
Southland. At the close Of the strife
he returned to his home and engaged
in the pursuit Of farming in which he
was highly successful. He estab-
lished the old Craps flour mill, on
Hollow Creek, and, it is said, that he
has ground more wheat than
any man living in the county today.
He was a lifelong member of the
Lutheran church, having joined at
Cedar Grove and later moving his
membership to Luther Chapel, Lees
vile.
Mr.. Craps was twice married and
raised large family of children, all
Of whom are we'll known citizens.
His remains were laid to rest in
the Cedar Grove church yard on Mon
day at 10 o'clock, the last sad rites
being performed by his pastor, the
Rev. S. G. Ballentine, in the pres
ence of vely large assemblage>
Heissurvived by his wife, four sons
and five daughters.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-02
TIE COLUMBIA HOSPITAL

Perhaps it is needless for us to make
any mention of the Columbia hospital,
for it matters not what we might say
nothing can add to the growing popu-
larity of this we'll known institution.
But the writer has had occasion to
visit friend in the hospital on two
different occasions recently and so
favorably were we impressed with the
general management and surroundings
of the place that we cannot refrain
from saying just little about our OBJ
servations. First, We saw bevy Of as
pretty nurses as ever cooled the fever
and eased the pain on the brow of any
patient. And we were told by our
friend that these same nurses-these
girls who toll day in and day out with
all kinds of patients and under all cir
cumstances-never lose their SYM
pathy for the sick and are just as pa
tient as it is possible for any one to be.
AS we watched them going to and fro
from one ward to the other giving med
icine to some and to others hyperder-
mics, we wondered what kind of place
a hospital would be without these same
dear women-for dear indeed are they
to those whom they have nursed dur
ing some trying illness. The trained
nurse performs the greatest mission
on earth and they shouldfeceive more
consideration, for to them the credit.
of many remarkable recoveries are
due.
Among the physicians who have pa
tients at the hospital we might men
ton: DR.. LeGrand Guerry, one Of the
best surgeons in the state; DR.. Sam
Harman, native of this county; DR..
Earle Boozer, DR.. Weston, DR.. Wat
son, DR.. Bruce Guignard, one Of the
most successful and highly accom-
plished lady physicians in the South;
DR.. Shaw, DR.. Griffith and DR.. Taylor.
Every available room of the institution
is occupied by patients. They come
from all parts Of the state, and every
one of those to whom We talked were
generous in their praise of the
treatment received.
Surrounded by stately oaks in one
of the prettiest hills of Columbia is the
Columbia Hospital. Free from the
noise and hustle of the busy business
section of the city, it is an ideal place
for rest and ease. The large veranda
which surrounds the the northern
corner of the building af-
fords a delightfully."- cool place for
the patients to spend the afternoons.
We were told while there that the
management eontemplates enlarging
the building which is absolutely neces-
sary on account of the repeated appli-
cations for admittance to the institnt.
ton when there are no rooms to be
had. This is one of the best appoint
ed hospitals in the South and it is
the pride Of South Carolinians every
where.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-02
The Ice Plant.

In few day the Lexington Ice
Co.'s, ice plant will be in operation.
The machinery is now being placed.
This will fill longfelt want in Lex
ington. The promoters propose de-
livering ice out in the rural districts
in addition to supplying the town.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-02

That those charged with wrongdo-
ing in connection with the old State
dispensary will not be tried until the
fall term of court for Richland coun-
ty is surprise and disappointment to
the people of the entire state. 1t was
hoped that these cases would be dis
posed of once and for all at the pres
ent term of court. It looks like JUS
tice is being delayed.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-02
Meet Me At TAPP'S
WASH GOODS

We are showing just now splendid line of Boys
Wash Suits and Rompers. Put in few moments of
your time in looking these You'll find it time
protably spent, for you couldn't buy the material of
which they are made at the price asking for the
complete, we'll made entire suit Why trouble to make
the boy suit when you get them at the cost Of raw
materlal9
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-02
Mrs. shealy to Return Home.

Mrs. Frank w. Shealy, who under
went serious operation at the Co.
lumbia hospital few weeks ago, will
likely return to her home here the
latter part of the week. She is very
much improved and is delighted with
the treatment she has received. This
news will be received with sincere
pleasure by her many friends through
ont the county.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-02

It is especially pleasing to the peo-
pie of Lexington that the same teach
ers will be with us another year.
They deserve the confidence and high
esteem in which they are held by the
people of the entire community.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-02

1t is a pity that the court dockets of
Lexington are in such congested
condition. 1t is to be hoped that the
lawyers will cooperate with Judge
Robert Aldrich in an effort to relieve
the situation. Some of the cases have
been allowed to drag along for so
long that it is doubted if the attor-
neys in every case can be found.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-02
BARBECUE NOTICE

will furnish a first-class Barbecue
and Refreshments at my store at Cayce,
S. g., on Saturday, June 12, 1909.
Come one, come all and enjoy the
great feast. Trains will stop going
north and south on Southern railroad
s. A. L. railroad. Don't miss this
great feast. G.. w. SHUMPERT,
Cayce, S. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-02

The farmers should SOW plenty Of
peas now. There is no better food fer
stock than peavine hay, and it is far
cheaper than buying the shipped hay.
Sow peas!
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-02
Potato Sprouts For Sale.

Ihave large quantity of Jerusalem
and Nancy Hall Potato Sprouts for
sale at $1.00 per thousand. Apply
Quick. 1HoS, w. cUhTER,
1tp So. it, e.,... Lexington. >. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-02

Farmers are as busy as a thousand
bees in a tar bucket fighting general
green.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-02

Remember, that you will always
find the very best cakes and crackers
at The Bazaar.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-02

WANTED-Piedmont cigarette cou-
pons- will pay 45c. per hundred.
-, Rice B. Harman.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-02

Alfred J, Fox,
Real Estate
and Insurance,
LEXINGTON, S. C.
One acre lot, new 4room dwell
ing just outside incorporation lin
it's Of Lexington.
124 acres, 311a mills from Barr.
so acres open land. 8 Room
dwelling.
2Barns and other out build
ings, easy terms.
108 acres 4 miles from Barr
~ acres open land near church
and school.
Stationery engine 12 H. P.
Boiler, 18 II. P.
1 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.
SO acres miles from Steedman
-18 acres cleared.
"a One lot in town of Lexington.
!, 60 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.
IS acres near Lexington. Good
for truck. Fruit never fails.
$50 acres o. miles from South.
ern railway. 60 acres open land.
Fruit never fails. Good orchard
on the place. Two buildings.
25 resident lots in town Of Lex
ington.
45 acres, 3 miles from Lexington,
9 acres open land. Plenty water.
IS acres, 25 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.
l acre, 5-room dwelling just
outside the incorporate limits of
Lexington.
8 acres, good dwelling near
Lexington.
lots on East Church Street,
Write or call to see me
At
THE HOME
NATIONAL BANK,
Lexington, sc