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Arizona republican., 1909-05-23

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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-13
Tribute Of Respect.

Whereas it has pleased God in his
Advise providence to remove from
Dixie Lodge, No. 50, I. o. O. F., our
brother, Daniel Webster Corley;
therefore be it resolved
q 1st. That we bow in humble SUBJ
mission to God the Father in His de-
cree to take from our brotherhood and
midst one Of our most faithful men,
bers.
End. That we know and feel that
We will miss our dear brother from
our regular meeting ard his post in
our lodge.
3rd. That he was faithful mem
Der of Dixie Lodge, true brother,
kind friend, a dutiful son, a loving
husband, an affectionate father and
true and loyal citizen.
4th. That these resolutions be pub
lished in the Lexington Dispatch and
a copy be furnished his family and
spread upon the minutes of our lodge.
5th. That the members wear the
usual badge of mourning for 80 days.
III. D. Hdrman,
W. D. Quick,
Jas. E. Rawl,
Committee.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-13
EXCURSION RATES VIA
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.

Account Of Atlanta Horse Show,
Atlanta, Ga, October 1922, 1909, the
Southern Railway announces very
low round trip rates. Tickets on sale
October IS. 10, and 20, only good to
leave Atlanta returning Up to and in
Guiding midnight October 25th, 1909,
but not later.
Very low ropnd trip rates will also
be in effect account Of National Exhi-
bition of Automobiles and Automo-
bile Races, Atlanta, Ga, November
G-13, 1909. Tickets ON sale November
tc II inclusive and for trains sched-
uled to arrive Atlanta before noon
November Is, good to leave Atlanta
returning 10 10 but not later than
midnight November 16, 1909. For
further information call on ticket
agents Southern Railway, or J. L.
Meek, A. G. P. A., Atlanta, Ga, w.
E. MCGEE, r. P. A., Augusta, Ga.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-13
Boiling Springs Happenings.

To the Editor OF The Dispatch:
Cotton picking and pea gathering
have been keeping the farmers busy
for several weeks.
The health OF this community is
good at present.
The patrons OF the Boiling Springs
school have added greatly to the con-
vonience of tie school building by
enlarging the same. Miss Bertha
Kleckley, whose services were SO sat
isfactory last year, has again been le-
tanned to teach the school.
Mr.. John Keisler led to Hyman's
altar on the 19,h Of September Miss
Lena Risl, the beautiful da, gH.er of
Mr.. Elmore Rish, of Summit.
Miss Bertha Smith, of the Pond
Branch section, who has been quite
i'll for several weeks, is very much
improved. G.
Oct. 10.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-13
Gilbert Items.

To the Editor Of The Dispatch:
Farmers arc about through picking
cotton.
Mr.. Ltmuel Hall and family, Of
New Brooklahd, visited the family OF
Mr.. Jerrod Taylor last week.
Mi. aud Mrs. Samuel Taylor spent
last Saturday night with Alr. and
Mrs. S. J. Miller.
Mrs. Martha handy mas returned
to her home in New BroukiaAd, after
spending few weeks with relatives
anc. friends in this vicinity. l.. T.
Be sure and meet the editor on his
rounds with County Treasurer VIM
gard We need the money.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-13
Pelion Happenings.

10 the Editor OF the Dispatch:
On account of the favorable weather,
the farmers are getting OH nicely with
their work:
The school at this place is doing
nicely with Prof. M. D. Fulner as
principal. Prof. Fulmer is asgraduate
of Newberry College and came highly
recommended.
The mem5ers Of the Baptist church
here have unanimously reelected Rev.
w. L. Keei rs their pastor for another
year. Rev. Mr.. Reel has served this
church - pastor fer three years, and
is greatly beloved by not only the
member; or his own denomination but
by the o;h,.r denominations as well.
Smith Branch schuo! will open Mon
day morning, Nov. $, with Miss Lown,
OF New Brookiand, rs teacher.
Mrs. DR.. +. B. Utiey, Of Marion, S.
c., is visiting her sister, Mrs.. J. o. 3.
Lucas
Mr.. J. J. Clark: who has been con-
fined to his bed with fever some weeks,
is able TO be out again.
DR.. Archie T. Hutto has located
here, and we understand he intends
opening up 4 drug store in the near
future.
MIR. Job Taylor. who lives up Oh
Black creek, killed two rattlesnakes
recently. One had fourteen rattles
and button, the other eighteen rat
ties and a button.
Messrs. J. D. and E. G. Wingard
have purchased from the Jones heirs
the Huffman burnt mill tract of land
Oh Black creek.
Mr.. S. L. Lucas is making prepara-
tions to build on his place near Smith
Branch school house. Sockery.
Pelion, Oct. II.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-13
Letter From Dispensary
Auditor W. 3. West.

AS Dispensary Auditor, it becomes
my duty under all act of the General
Assembly Of 1909, ITO provide for the
closing of the several County Dispen-
saries in this State and for the sale of
all stocks of liquors, beverages, fix
lures and other property belonging to
the several dispensaries, to make in
vestigations as to the conduct of these
dispensaries and to approve all claims
against the dicpensaries before same
are paid. 1t is my earnest desire to
have these dispensaries closed in strict
compliance nth the law, and in order
to do 90, I hereby request that all per-
sons having claims against the County
Dispensary Boards shall report same
to ne before the 13sh day Of Novem-
Der, 1909.
I also desire that any and all per-
sors who know Of any irregularities or
wrongdoings in the management of
any dispensary to report same to ME
in order that u thorough investiga-
ton Of AL such matters may be made
prior to November 18th, at which
time the business must be closed.
am sending thi- request to all of
the scounties which have recently
voted against the sale of whiskey,
that may have the assistance OF all
persons who may be in position to
aid in such matters.
Yours respectfully,
W. B. West,
Dispensary Auditor.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-13
News Notes From 1rmo.

To the Editor Of The Dispatch:
Mr.. Callie Lowman, the bright and
promising son of Mr. and Mrs. W. j.
Lowman, has entered Macfeat's Busi-
ness College in Columbia.
Miss Missouri Lowman, one Of Ir.
mos most attractive and popular
young ladies, has accepted position
with j. L. Mi:nnaugh & Co., Colum-
bia, where she will be glad to see her
Lexington friends.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-13
The Lion Furniture Co.

We direct attention to the Lion
Furniture Co.'S. advertisement in this
issue. There is no concern in the
country that viii! give you more for
Your money, and you will find them
mighty clever gentlemen to do busi-
ness with. They give special atten-
ton to mail orders.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-13
witt. Ia::rick 3 Lowrarce.

Mr.. Edward /. Dreher, has severed
his connection with Abbott's store in
Columbia to accept more lucrative
position in the wholesale hardware de-
partment OF the Lorick & Lowrance
Co. Mr.. Dreher is an old Lexinpton
boy and is deservedly popular.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-13
EXCURSION RATES TO
HOUSTON, TEXAS, VIA
OF SOUTHERN RAIL
WAY.

Account of Annual Convention,
United Daughters of the Confederacv,
Houston, Texas, October 1928, 1909,
the Southern Railway will sell round
trip excursion tickets from Columbia.
S. c., to Hous on, Texas, and return
for $35.45. Tickets will be on sale Oc-
tober IS and 16. with final limit re-
turning October 81. For additional
information, call on ticket agents, or
j. L. Meek, i. C. P. A., Atlanta, Ga.
W. E. McGee. =. P. A., Augusta, Ga.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-13
Married.

On September ~, 1909, at tie resi-
dence of tie officiating minister. the
Rev. A. II. Tailor, Mr.. l.. NJ. kyzer
and Miss Bessie Roof were happily
married.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-13
Mimnaugh Building


With fourteen moderr selective
ringing 5-bar telephones on a we'll
bnilt metallic circuit of u miles CT
wire, Mr.. Samuel B. George COM
pleted his Long Branch rural tele-
phone line on THURSDAY afternoon
last. and cut in the connection here
at 6 p. m. In only moment later
Miss Long was catching the "hello"
of many who wished to get through
the first call.
The line got the name "Long
Branch'' justly, for it was in this
stream that one of the surveying
party, Mr.. Junius B. Roberts, re-
ceived a chilly ducking, while at
tempting to cross.
The operators will appreciate 1t If
subscribers who wish to call for any
one ON this line, will ask for Long
Branch, No." giving the number
of subscriber wished, according to
the following directory:
No. 1-Sns lgrove Bros.
No. 2-John SDelgrove.
No. 3-Perry L. Harman.
No. Jacob J. Gunter.
No. 5-J. Sol Hendrix.
No. 6-John Schneider.
No. Jacob Harman.
No. Sc. H. Metz, Ecby and Jacob
Harman.
No. Sd. Job Hsrman.
No. 1O-John T. Kan1iner.
No. 11-James Caughman.
No. 12-John H. Snelerove.
No. 13-E. Hendrix Roberts.
No. 14-James B. Roberts.
No. 15-W. Quitman Roberts.
On the switchboard this line Is NO.
70. and so far these people pronounce
it a success.
Mr.. George has the material on the
Ground for another line going out from
here on the same poles TO }. }. Gun
ter,s. there to catch Hampton L. Roof,
d.. S. Harman, W. D. Frank]ow,
Andrew Poath, Martin Poath' NJ. {.
Kyzer, Peter Snelgrove, Virgil CaiH'
lanes a. Calk, Jack Harman, l. '.
'wessinger ard George ]. Taylor.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-13
OBITUARY..
Dispensary Auditor

C!iHe, the only son Of Luther Crout
anl wife, was born Apcii ., 1908, and
died August 8: 1909, making his stay
on earth one Year, three months and
- days. Tie little angel was laid to
rest iii the family burying ground by
the Rev. \. r. Taylor. Bertha.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-13
Sewing Machines.

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.
tt Rice 3. Harman
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-13
Blacksmith Supplies.

Blacksmith and wheelwrights will
find it 10 their advantage to commu-
nicata with us before buying their
supplies. We have large stock and
our prices are the lowest. Write for
prices on what you want.
T. B. Aughtry & Co.
Columbia, S. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-13
Hats ! Hatsi

Dr>ssrd by the finest milliners m
Ch!ca ,o-ali the very latest styles
and up-t"-late. Cali to see them at
Irs: M"l'ie Tl''er's, Lower Main st..
Lexington, S. c.. SO
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-13

DR.. Boyd's Sure-Pop Collie Cure
for stock, and his entire line Of reliable
veterinary remedies for sale at The
Bazaar.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-13

Don't forget the printers now While
the nrice of cotton is good. Let US
feel good too. Will you!
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-13

Cd so loved the world that He
rgave His only begotten Son
that whesoever belieyeth Oh
Him should not perish but have ever
lasting life"
Come unto me all ye that labor
and are heavy laden and l will give
you rest"
Take my yoke upon you and
learn of me for | am meek and lowly
in heart and ye shall find rest unto
your souls; for my yoke is easy and
my burden is light"
Let not your heart be troubled (;
you believe In God, believe also In
me. In my Fathers house are many
mansions. II 1t were not so / would
have told you; go to prepare a place
for you, and If ] go and prepare a
place for you will come again and
receive you unto myself that where /
am ye may be also"
HE came unto His own and His
own received him not, but as many
as received Him, to them gave He
the power to become the sons of God,
even to them that believe on His
name"
He that confesseth me before
men, him will l confess before my
Father which is In Heaven"
Thou shalt love the Lord thy God
with all thy heart. soul, mind and
strength and thy netghbor as thyself.
On these two commandments hang
all the law and the prophets.
This IL q paid advertisement.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-13
LOADED COAL GAR IN
RUNAWAY ON GRADE
Rushes Past Stations and Crossings
on Staten Island and Brakeman
Leaps for Life.
STARTED ON CRASMERE HILL

gaining speed. Past crossings and the
stations at Clifton and stapleton went
the car, while fagmen and others
looked up in amazement. The brake
man on top clung to a support for
safety with one hand while be waved
his flag with the other. He was Paul
Homan, of Weet New Brighton, whose
duty II is to watch all passenger trains
on both tracks. He stuck bravely to
his post and rade the car to Tompkins-
vile, where it slowed down on the
level stretch of track and was caught
by engine No. 80, in charge of Engineer
o O'Hare, of Tyrell street, Tottenville.
Brakeman Quinn, who jumped from the
car when half way down the Grasmere
hill, is nursing a badly cut nose.
1t seems a miracle that no one was
hurt at the crossings at Clifton, where
the South Beach trains and the trolleys
Of the Richmond Light and Railroad
Company pass every few minutes. A
train was about to leave st. George
and, if the car had been little later,
lit would have caused serious damage.
Conductor Thomas Brennan, Of the
local freight train, who resides in
Broadway, Tottenville, and Brakemen
Quinn and Springstead, have been laid
OFF indefinitely pending an investigation
by the officials Of the road.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-13
TRADE BOARD
WANTS MONEY
TO BOOM CITY
A Committee from the Board
Asks the Council! for an
Appropriation.
ACTION SHORTLY ON THE
SMITH STREET PAVEMENT
To Instruct Committee Mon
day to Seek Settlement
With Jones & Meehan.

A committee from the Board OF
Trade composed of D. p. Olmstead
William j. Trainer and Albert Leon
waited on the Board of Aldermen in
committee session last night relative
to securing an appropriation with
which to advertise the city. The mat
ter was discussed at length and the
aldermen advised the committee to
send formal communication to the
council, stating the amount required
in detail and how it was to be ex-
pended.
The project of the Board of Trade
to advertise the city Is favorably
considered by the aldermen, who will
probably appropriate sum for that
purpose, after the matter has been
formally presented to them.
The Board of Trade has done many
things for the benefit of the city
since organizing and have always
contended that Perth Amboy should
be advertised broadcast, but funds
are necessary in order to do this.
Smith Street Asphalt.
Alderman-at-Large Voorhees, this
morning, when asked if the Smith
street paving matter was discussed
last night, said that it was not, as
paying bills and the Board of Trade
conference had taken up the entire
evening. Mr.. Voorhees, says that the
proper course to pursue before any
thing is done towards paving the
street, is to take up the matter with
Jones C Meehan, of Boston, the con-
tractors who laid the asphalt and
Il -
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-13
Special TO the EVENING NEWS.

bpecfdl 10 the EVENING NEWA
Tottenville, March 13:-The unusual
and terrifying spectacle Of a car loaded
with fifty tons Of soft coal running
away on a steep grade, passing cross
ings and trolley tracks at forty miles
an hour, and compelling a brakeman to
jump for his life, caused much excite
ment and fear that it will be topic
of conversation among railroad men
and other residents of Staten Island foI
some time.
The coal train was attached to a
local freight train of the Staten Island
Rapid Transit and was being shifted
from the eastbound track to the west.
bound, to be placed on the siding Of
the Midland power house ct Grasmere
Thursday. 1t was cut loose from tho
train by Brakeman Spencer Spring
stead, of Church street, Tottenville
Daniel Quinn, of Pleasant Plains, an
other brakeman, tried the brake, which,
it is said, did not work properly.
There is a steep incline at that place
and, before Engineer Rogers of the
freight train could be given a signal
the car had started down the grade
Everything possible, it is declared, was
done in an effort TO derail the car, but
without avail, and the heavy car kept
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-13
ITALIAN CHIEF
OF DETECTIVES
is SHOT DOWN
Agents of Black Hand Com
nit Murder to Regain
Possession Of Papers.
HAD BEEN SENT FROM
NEW YORK TO ITALY
Was There To Ferret Out
Fund Raised Her for
the Black Hand.
Special By United Press wsrs.

Rome, March f3:-Joseph Petroslno,
chief of the Italian detective squad, of
New York, was shot dead last night in
Mariana Square, Palermo, by agents
of the Black Hand. He was attacked
by the Black Handlers as he was walk
ing along the street. Before he had
been mortally wounded the detective
fred four shots at his assailants and is
said to have hit one.
The police say the object of the mur-
der was to get papers known to be in
the possession of the detective relative
to the operations of the Black Hand in
America and Italy.
Petrosino recently was sent from
New York TO Italy TO ferret out the
Black Hand, fund having been snb-
scribed by rich Americans and Italians
to stop blackmail. He was one of the
most valued officers of the New York
police.
The murder is epected to start a
worldwide warfare by the police on
Italian bandits.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-13
STILL ALARM;
CHIMNEY FIRE

Chief Meade, shortly before 1880
0 clock today, ordered Protection Hook
& Ladder Company and Washington
Hose & Chemical Company to State and
Washington streets to extingnish a
chimney FIRE at the residence of Mrs.
Mary 0 'Toole.
Some SCOT in the rear chimney had
caught fire, but the firemen with chemi-
Gals soon had the trouble overcome.
The chimney was cleaned last fall but
nevertheless, contained considerable
SCOT. J. J. Deveny, a member of the
Hooks was first told of the fire. lie
notified the chief who called out the
two companies in response to the still
alarm. There was no damage.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-13
LITTLE ONES
EN- MASQUE
Fifth Annual ChiIdren's Mas
querade Ball of Braga
Singing Society.
THE PRIZES AWARDED

The first ehildrens' masquerade ball
nual affair of the children of the Brags
Singing Society, held iast night in
Braga hall. 1t was one of the most en-
joyable dances here this season and II
was attended by hundreds of children
as well as many older folks.
The children were in possession OF
the floor from clock until about ii
clock, when the grand march was
held. The prize awards were as fol
lows: Boys prize for best costume, o.
to Minard Larsen; prize Tor best girls
outfit, SO, to Edith Nielsen; boys most
original makeup, $1.25, to II. Madsen
girls most original costume. prize sl.25
to Olaf Finskov; most comical girls
Florence Larsen; most comical boys
81, T. Finskov. The - group prize wai
divided between two groups as follows;
Four cowboys-Sclma Christensen, Ro-
land Christensen, Holga Carstesen and
Emil Jorgensen; four Spaniards-Irene
Nielsen, Paul Jacobsen, Elsie Jacobsen
and Ella Anderson. Jack Jacobsen
wearing a dress made from a large
American flag, received prize Of 81
She was the smallest costumet person
present. The judges were: Andrew
Jensen, Thomas Jensen, Mrs. c. Poul
sen, Miss Mabel Mills, Chris Larsen
Mrs. Caroline Nielsen, Mrs. A. Jensen
and Chris Snultz.
Refreshments were served in the : IL
cany. Music was furnished by Prot
Hosselet and orchestra. The committee
of Braga in charge, was composed OF
H. P. Hendrieksen, Chairman; Albert
Larsen, John schonning, Fred Christen-
sen, Victor Monty and Hans Nielsen
H. P. Hendricksen was the floor man
ager.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-13
MAN SCARES
LITTLE ONES

Residents in the vicinity Of Rector
and Jefferson streets are about 20 COM
plain to the police authorities regarding
the prowling of negro on the streets
at various hours of the day and night.
They fear to let their children go into
the streets. Parents of little ones who
have been frightened bv the mans ac-
tions, are planning to take some steps
to drive him away and, If he persists
in running after children and in somc
instances drawing knives, they will
take immediate steps to rid the streets
of the stranger.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-13
EAGLES HELD
BIG SMOKER
Perth Amboy Aerie Had En-
joyabIe Evening With a
Fine Program.
SECOND ANNIVERSARY

The second anniversary of Perth Am
boy Aerie No. 1856, Fraternal Order
of Eagles, was celebrated in theil
rooms in the Mccormick building last
night with a smoker and entertainment
There were more than $50 present.
After an orchestra, composed of Har-
ry Tierney, pianist; Arthur St. An
drassy, violinfst; and n. A. Morrissey
eorDetist, had played an overture, Wor.
thy President L. 3. Moore made an ad
dress of welcome. The program, last
ing about three hours, was concluded
by Albert Bran, of this city, who has
acquired considerable skill in hypno
tism.
Following was the program:
Song, Thomas Lucas.
Piano selection, Harry Tierney.
Song, 81. Van Neius-
Recitation, Arthur De Mers.
Violin solo, Arthur st. Andrassy.
Irish songs, NJ. J. O'Hara.
Selection, orchestra.
Song, P. Msnnion.
Cornet solo, n. A. Morrissey.
Whistle solo, Thomas Lucas.
Song, Nicholas Rose.
Irish songs and stories, Dennis J
Flynn.
Vocal duet, Thomas Lucas and D. j.
Flynn.
Song, Walter Dion.
Guitar and mandolin duet, De Stan.
fano and Arcane.
Refreshments were served during The
evening. At the close every one sang
Home, Sweet Home There was
plenty of tobacco and pipes and good
evenings entertainment was enjoyed
by all.
The committee in charge was: Thorn
as Lucas, chairman; D. J. Flynn, n. A
Marrissey, R. A. Bulls, ]. H. Mahaf
fey and L. B. Moore 1t is proposed to
have social sessions often in the near
future
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-13
vERGNUEGUNGS CLUB
CONCERT TONIGHT

For tonight's concert by the Tyr
clean Troupe, "Tegernseer, under
the auspices of the Vergnuegungs
Club, in Washington hall, the com
mittee has all arrangements com
plete.
The Tegernseer, who will sail for
Germany on March 20, are well
known in all the large cities and
wherever they appear on the stage
they receive great applause.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-13
NEW GARAGE OPEN
WITH LARGE STOCK

The establishment of the Perth
Amboy Garage Company will be
opened for business in general to-
morrow. They will sell automobiles
and parts and all the requisites for
running a car, including oil and gas
oline. The gasoline is stored under
the floor In large tank with ca
pacity of LOTT gallons.
The machine shop in the rear of
the place is being fitted up as fast
as the machinery arrives. A new
vulcanizing outfit will be installed,
together with an air compressor for
air-starting machines, and an cleo
tric charger.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-13
PATRoLMAN ANNOYED

Patrolman Quinn had a peculiar
experience last night. 1t is not Gus
tomary for anyone to joke with an
officer of the law, but young man
ran up to the patrolman and said
that a gang down the street were
assaulting him. The officer went
down Smith street, only to discover
the mans friends.
A few minutes later a woman
rushed up to him and said that a
telegraph pole was falling in front
of the high school. The officer found
a pole which leaned trifie and has
been that way for years.
Patrouize NEWS advertisers.