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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-06
The Doctors Had Big Day.

The annual meeting of the Lexing-
ton County Medical society was held
here on Monday. There was a very
large attendance of the doctors of the
county, and number of visiting ply
sicians were also in attendance. The
meeting was characterized by the
presentation of able addresses by
some of the most prominent doctors
in the State. The address by DR.. T.
H. Dreher, Of St. Matthews, a native
of this county and q former resident
of this place, was a very able one,
and the doctor was warmly congratai-
lated. His subject, 1.-The Business
Side of Medicine," is one of para
mountimportance to the country doc
tor. and it is regretted that our space
forbids us flom giving his speech in
full.
DR.. A. B. Knowlton, of Columbia,
founder and head of the Knowlton
hospital and who is very popular with
the people of this county, read q
strong paper on "Uterine Deviations."
DR.. F. A. Coward, of Columbia. read
an interesting paper Oh 1.-The Labora-
tory and the Country Doctor"
After the addresses a banquet was
rendered the visitors on the lower
floor Of the Masonic building, to which
a number of friends were invited.
This was one of the most brilliant af-
fairs of the kind ever held in Lexing-
ton. the dinner &C ns sting of barbe-
cued meats, was prepared by Mr.. Eli
L. Corley, that prince of GUSTS, and
served in his own inimitable style.
There were number of toasts, DR..
R. E. Matthias, of Irmo, acting as
toastmaster.
At the afternoon session the follow
ing officers were elected for the next
year: DR.. F. r. Geiger, president;
DR.. R. E. Matthias, vice-president, and
DR.. j. j. Wingard, secretary. 1t is
worthy of note that DR.. Wingard has
been repeatedly elected secretary ev-
cry year since the association was or
agnized, which is but only an index
to the very high esteem in which our
fellow townsman is held by the doc
tors throughout the county. It is
largely due to the efforts of DR.. Wing.
ard that the association is so well Or
ganized today. He has worked in and
out season for its success, and the
meeting OH Monday showed that his
efforts are being abundantly rewarded.
Among the visiting doctors present
were: DR.. T. H. Dreher, of St.
Matthews; DR.. A. B. Knowlton, DR..
L. A. Griffith, DR.. F. A. Coward and
DR.. Durham, Of Count ia; and Dr.. D.
B. Fronts, of Ridge S. ring.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-06
Prof. ]. !. Wilson.

Prof. J. I. Wilson, son of Judge Jno
s. Wilson, Of Manning, s. c., has &C.
cepted the principalsnip OF the st.
Johns school, special school district.
for the session. The school opened
Monday under very auspicious cir:
cumstances. Prof. Wilson has had
experience and has given universal
Satisfaction wherever he has taught
Like his distinguished father, is man
of pleasing and charming personality
anu it is foregone conclusion that he
will have u successful year. The peo-
pie of St. JOINTS are TO be cJngratr-
lated upon securing the Sci vices OF
this bright young teacher.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-06

It is really fall at Mimnangh's
The goods are there in greater quaint
tiles than ever, and the store is hum
ming with busy shoppers. Mr.. MIN.
naugh is ever looking. out for the
interest of his customers and the
bargains he has scooped in this year
surpasses all previous efforts. The
suits at M;mnaugh's are attracting
the ladies, and the millinery is the
equal of any establishment in the
south. Every department at the
Mimnaugh store is now ready for fall
buyers. They have the goods and
their prices are the lowest.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-06
Swansea Personals.

Mrs. A. C. Reynolds and Mr.. and
Mrs. Rufus Koon have returned from
their visits.
Mrs. Mallie Williams and children
are visiting the formers aunt, near
Brookland.
Mr.. Smith Dufiie, of Saluda, is the
popular new clerk at Riley & Haigler
Bros.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-06
Two Convicts Escaped.

Abram James and Doc White, two
negro convicts escaped from the
changing on Friday morning about
o'clock, and neither has been caught.
James escaped from the gang once
before, bnt White was new mau
only being sent up last week for five
years for placing an obstruction on a
railroad track. A reward Of $50 is
offered for White, and S25 for James.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-06
Delighted a Large Audience.

Phillips Brothers presented 'In
Arizona" the great western comedy
drama, to very large and appreci-
ative audience in their mammo1th
pavilion theatre here on Saturday
night. This is decidedly one of the
cleverest shows that has ever appear
ed here, ard Phillips Brothers will
always receive warm welcome in
Lexington. The company went from
here to Batesburg and from there
back to Leesyille.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-06
The Citv Hotel.

While in Columbia on Monday we
spent the night at The City Hotel,
the proprietress of which is Mrs. L. 1.
Hammer, formerly of this county
The City Hotel is located conven.
iently, being next to the transfer
station. The rooms are large and
airy, the beds comfortable and easy,
and the meals are prepared in the
best style. The rates are reasonable
and the best attention is given to all
guests. This hotel is deserving of
Lexington patronage and we would
advise our people to stop there while
in the citv
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-06
The Tennessee SYNOD.

The Tennessee Synod of the Luth-
eran church, embracing the States of
Virginia, North Carolina and South
Carolina, convenes this week with St.
Paul's church, on Hollow creek, be-
ginning today. This is one of the
most important meetings ever held in
this county, and the people of Hollow
creek have made great preparations
for the entertainment of visitors.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-06
Jones' Cash Store.

We direct the readers attention to
the advertisement of Jones Cash Dry
Goods Store, 1854, opposite The Co.
lumbia Hotel, Main street, Columbia,
in this issue. This firm is catering tc
the cash trade only and, as Lexington
people never ask for credit, this is
the place for them to spend their
money. The prices are extremely low
at,this rev store, and call will con-
vince you of the correctness Of this
statement
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-06
Churches Of the Lex. Assn.

A Missionary Institute will be held
at Newberry, Oct. 14th anu 18th, be-
ginning Oct. 14th at 8 p. m. The
Institute will be conducted by Miss
Crane, cor. secty. Of Southern Union,
assisted by Mrs. Crutchtield and Mrs.
Hatcher. Each church is urgently
requested to send one representative,
q lady member. LvI~gates send
names at once TO
Mrs. S. P. Aull,
Ncwberry, S. @.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-06
VIM. Plat & Son.

The Store of VIM. Platt & Son, Co.
lumbia, is just teeming over with all
the newest in fall and winter mer-
chandise. Ladies will find our mil
linery up-to- the minute in style, and
the prices are very low. Call to see
US while in the city.
WIN. PLATT & SON.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-06
Meeting Of Stock holders.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Columbia, Newberry
and Laurens Railroad Company, will
be held ON Tuesday, October 18th,
1909, at 1900 NJ. o'clock in the presi-
dents office, in the City of Columbia,
SC. T. H. GIBBES, Secty.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-06
New Carrier Appointed.

Mr.. Thos. H. Wingard, assistant
postmaster under postmaster Leap
heart, has been appointed carrier on
\R. F. D. 6. to take effect on the 18th
of October. Mr.. Geo. B. Lee resigned
to accept a position in the mill.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-06
NEW TRIAL REFUSED.

This was the last case tried, and for
four hours on Friday Judge Wilson
heard arguments for new trial III the
case OF Thomas Craft, the young
WniJe man convicted at the February
term of court OF the murder Of Gar
field Hutto, in the lower part of the
county, on the 29th OF December, last
year, and sentenced to serve life
term in the State penitentiary. Gra-
ham & Sturkle argued for the motion,
while Solicitor Zimmerman and ex-
Senator Sharpe resisted the motion.
Judge Wilson promptly refused to
grant a new trial ana the case Will be
carried to the supreme court.
Judge Wilson and Solicitor Thinner
man deserve much credit tor having
disposed of 80 much business during
the term, nearly every case OF any
Importance being tried.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-06
Clothing, Shoes, Ladies' Suits.

We have everything in fall clothing,
dry goods, shoes, hats, ladies' suits
and skirts, etc., and the prices Will
please you. Always make our store
your headquarters wilhelm Columbia.
The Star Store, Alex Ay Cub, propri-
etor, 1919 Gervais street, Columbia,
S. G..
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-06
c.. WEDNESDAY OCTOBER
CUUET PROCEEDINGS,

When The Dispatch went to press
last week the arguments were being
made in the case of Ralph Clarke, a
young white man, charged with house.
breaking and larceny. The speeches
were considered among the best ever
delivered in the courU mouse here, ex-
Senator Sharpe and Col. E. l.. AsbiIl
appearing 1cr Clarke and Solicitor
Zimmerman for the State. The jury
returned verdict of guilty as to
HOUSEKEEPING only, and he was SEN
fenced to serve II months at hard
LABOR. An appeal was taken to the
supreme court and the young man
was released Oh a one Thousand dollar
bond.
Belt Stuckman, negro, pleaded
guilty to manslaughter and Was SEN
fenced to serve ten years on rnc put
lie works of the county. StlcAnail
is the negro who killed Nancy Davis,
negro woman, near Lexington, mole
than ten years ago and who was cap
tured by Sheriff Corley in Savannah
only lew weeks ago.
Pink Tobias, negro, was acquitted
upon the charge Of murder, he navlng
killed Taylor Pepps, another negro,
liz the lower part of the Fork last
Christmas. Tobias was ably repre-
sented by Messrs. Efird & Dreher.
John Abney, negro, was found
not guilty upon the charge OF house.
breaking and larceny, it having been
alleged that he entered the store of
r. L. Lybrand & Co.,, at Swansea,
several weeks ago. He was defended
D.
The Florida agriculturist., 1909-12-01

and broadcast it in cowpeas, either
narrowing or plowing them in. The
best varieties that l know of are the
Whippoorwill, California Black-eye,
Clay, or Conch.
One suggestion that neglected to
make in regard to the beets, is, in
case Of freeze, don't get discour-
aged if they freeze down, as they
will come out. When they begin to
show signs Of coming to life, give
them about $50 pounds of nitrate of
soda, and you will lose but little
time by this backset.
The probability is when you read
this article, that it will be too late
to plant your first crop of beets, but
about the right time to plant your
second crop of beets, and if you will
get busy, you can make three good
crops before hot weather.
Kemerly's Seed Store, Palatka,
Fla.
The Florida agriculturist., 1909-12-01
ORANGE NOTES.
Timely and Pertinent Paragraphs
Prepared by the Citrus EXCHANGE.

Timely and Pertinent Paragraphs
Prepared by the Citrus Exchange.
A sour orange cannot be made
sweet by any "aging" process. An
Immature orange will not grow on
the road to market. 1t will not ripen
in transit; merely decay.
Decay will not bring to unripe
fruit the world-famed Florida flavor.
Labelling box Clancy Florida Or
anges'' will not convince those who
eat the fruit that sour is sweet, and
that decayed fruit is sound.
You can fool man into buying a
gold brick orange" once, but you
can't make him keep on buying.
You can not get as ready sale nor
as good prices for oranges handled
like potatoes as you can for choice,
ripe fruit picked, packed and han
died as it should be.
There is always a demand for
choice article presented in an attrac-
tive manner.
There is only the dumping ground
sort Of market at any time for in
ferior stuff.
You do not buy wormy, gnarled,
stunted, tough, favorless apples that
second time, with your eyes open.
The Northern consumer of oranges
is built on the same lines. He is not
stupid and will demand his moneys
worth.
The Florida orange is all right
the rightest fruit ever-but it is
shamefully treated by those who
should be it's best friends.
California has taught the consum-
ers Of the great markets what an or
ange ought to be, and how it ought
to be treated.
Florida must meet this competi-
tion on it's own ground, the ground
of the square deal.
The proof of the orange is gained
at the table.
The Florida orange demands
fair show from those who demand
living, and profit from it's culture
The Florida agriculturist., 1909-12-01
Florida Sugar Cane.

At the tri-county fair at Pensacola
the sugar canes were judged by the
amount Of cane sugar in the juice
Prof. Blair, of the Florida Expert
ment Station, tested the juice by the
polariscope. The best cane, a red
one, showed 1922 per cent of cane
sugar in the juice, and the lowest
showed 9 per cent. There were 21
entries.
The Florida agriculturist., 1909-12-01

Nineteen years have rolled by
since I began taking the Agricul-
turist, but to day it seems as young
and fresh as then. Not so with your
humble scribe, for the frOsts Of time
are beginning to tell and the spring
time of life is long gone by, and |
wonder sometimes whether, with all
my nineteen years experience in
Florida, / am capable Of giving ad-
vice to those who contemplate COM
ing to this State for home, though,
Of course, in all these years l must
have learned something.
To those who have plenty of
means, it does not matter so much
whether they settle at first in the
best location or not, but to the man
Of small means it does. There is
generally strong temptation to buy
cheap land; but it is not always
best to do so. To one and all I
would say, it would be far better to
give $1,000 for ten acres of land
near railroad station. Yes, you
had better pay double that than go
road and take the cheap land as a
SAAC, OAAC00 JOu just WdnL ~ RAISE
hogs and cattle. But if you want
to put out grove, or grow pine
apples or truck, stick to the rail
road and get good land to begin
with,
Look around we'll before you buy
and see what the people are raising
where you think Of locating. Mos
every section has it's specialities. In
one place it may be celery; in an
other lettuce or onions; or again it
may be Strawberries or peaches, cit
rus fruits, or a combination of fruit
and truck. It is safe to say there
is some good reason for growing
these various crops to the exclusion
Of about all else. The soil and gene
raj conditions are peculiarly suited
to them or they would not stick to
them for their money" crop. You
should study these things carefully,
for it will be long distance on the
road to success if you do so.
Decide upon the particular crops
you prefer to grow and feel you are
best adapted to, and then get the
land to suit where you see others
making a success in the lines you
have selected.
Ten acres will be enough for most
persons to handle, and five will be
plenty for a good many.
Instead of clearing $50 or $75
per acre, as others may be doing,
you can easily clear $1,000 to
$4,000, perhaps more, and the re-
turns from your small tract of land
right at the station may soon bring
you affluence. I could quote many
instances where certain crops have
brought $1,000 to $4,000 or $4,000
per acre, but it is not my purpose
to tell Of these, though such things
are possible. But remember it is
the specialist who accomplishes this
the man who has made a study Of
the business in all it's phases. No
guess work for him. These are the
The Florida agriculturist., 1909-12-01
THE TEN ACRE FARM
Some Good Advice Regarding Its Location. r
unity to Transportation and Crops to Be Gre
By B. M. Hampton

men whose methods you want to
copy, and improve even on them as
you may become able, for there is
plenty of room for Improvement in
most all lines, here as elsewhere.
often think of talk 1 had once
with Mr.. Thomas E. Richards tho
pineapple king of his day, and amons
the tlrst to engage in the culture of
Chls fru1t in Florida. After TALKING
en- various subjects we finally drift.
ed to the culture of pines. "Now
ne says, Il am at home. The fact
is L don't know very much ahont
anything else, and don't want to.
out [ have learned about all there is
to know about pines, and it is ali
| care to know"
he was a poor man when he came
TO Florida, but I need hardly tell
you that he did not stay so. He was
q specialist, and did Florida a great
service in his chosen line.
Now, having decided upon the
particular crops you intend to grow
ana secured your land (of course
you nave picked on a healthy loca-
t1on, with cOngenial neighbors and
al tnat) you are ready to clear the
lana and prepare it for planting. In
thls, as in other things, be "spe-
clallst. Clear the land clean of all
stumps and roots, and don't leave
single tree standing in your would
be truck patch. You cannot grow
trees, let them be ever so pretty.
and make a success of truck raising
at the same time on the same
ground, and right here many make
a failure. If you would succeed
always have an eye single to the
good OF the crop you intend to grow.
Tor, remember, you are a specialist
SO far as that crop goes.
Then again, do not let any one
1901 you into putting up most any
klnd OF an excuse for fence. Make
II your special business to build the
very best hog and cattle proof fence
that money will buy-and if it is
also rabbit proof at the bottom so
much the better-for your peace of
mind and the good will Of your
ne1ghbors. Then have a good lock
on your gate, and when night comes
you can go to your rest without the
L0"1 VI HuuluS your crop Q0StrOyoO
by the ever-watchful razor-back, for
be it known he is specialist in his
line too, and just as thorough as
it is possible for you to ever get in
yours, and above all he is always
"Onto his job
Now, to sum up: Select good
land in a healthy location, with
genial and pleasant surroundings,
close to transportation, even if it
does cost more than you had plan
ned to pay; stick to the special crops
you have chosen, and in the end you
will win out.
Discouragements you will have, Of
c0urse-it won't be all smooth sail
ing-but as you master your calling
success will crown your efforts more
abundantly than elsewhere.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-11-13
BAL IMORE GETS
BIG PRODUCT ION
"The Circus Man" to Be Presented at
Academy Of Music For Week,
Beginning Nov. 8.

Every newspaper ia Chicago prais-
ed The Circus Man" and Maclyn Ar
buckles impersonation Ct the big
hearted hero when this new comedy
drama BY Eugene W. Presbrey had
its premier there last August The
novelty Of the story, the magnitude
of the production, the interest in lmo-
gene, the sOubretfe elephant and the
delightful atmosphere which perme-
ates the comedy have made this lat
est output of Klaw & Erlanger's the
most talked about event of the pres.
ent theatrical year Playgoers win
be glad to learn that The Circus
Man" is to appear at the Academy Of
Music, Baltimore, the week beginning
Monday, November Sth, with matinees
Wednesday and Saturday. "The Cir
Gus Man" is the first OF the big attrac-
lions to reach Baltimore this season.
IT necessitates four baggage cars in
its transportation. for the play is in
five acts and requires the service Of
five horses and a donkey. in addition
to lmogene. Village life is shown in
much completeness, the quiet of Pal
ermo, Maine. being like that OF Sun
day in the country until the advent OF
Fighting Hime" Look thIr, Arbuckle)
and the remnants of his circus. Imo-
gene. his pet elephant. proceeds to
stir things up considerably and Hime
has much 10 say and do ID settling old
scores with the simple 'own-folk. The
comedy is filled with bright lines;
there is touch of tenderness that
makes the tear follow the laugh there
are twenty fine characters and Klaw
& Erlanger have given the play a
wonderful beautiful setting. Inogene
proves a great favor.te and always re-
ceives an ovation on her entrance.
Applause is showered on her for
each Of the cute things she does, and
they are many. She bows and salutes
begs pardon, takes the groeer's pea
nets and pays for them, embraces
Hime, and does other things which
make her attractive and beloved. She
is the only elephant thai ever acted
real part in play. Mr.. Arbuckle
is well known locally. through his
portrayal OF the title role in THE
County Chairman ami his splendid
impersonation of the Sheriff in slim
Hoover, in The Roundup" Besides
Mr. Arbuckle, the company includes,
among others, Esther Lyon, Jennie
Weathersby, Alice Martin, Lillian
Thurgate, Samuel Reed. f. Y. Backus,
W. n. Bailey, Jonathan Keefe, w. j.
Cross, Edison r. Miles, Frank j. Cur
rier, c. w. Goodrich, T. F. OiMalley,
George Harcourt, j d. Walsh, George
A. Weller, Frank Craven, James Nor
man and Robert Tyler. The sale OF
seats is now in progress.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-11-13
The ouipus.

The quipus, upon which the ancient
Peruvians kept their records and ac-
counts, consisted of thick main cord.
with smaller cords tied to IT at certain
distances. Upon these smaller cords
the knots were tied by means of which
the reckoning was kept. The length
Of the main rope varied from foot to
several yards. The cords were of va
rious colors. each with it's own proper
meaningas red for soldiers. yellow
for gold, wiite for silver. green for
corn, and so on. The reckoning seems
to have been largely regulated by Il
distances of the knots from the main
cord and the equence OF the branches
New York nerican.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-11-13
How TO Avoid Making Ruts.

Serious damage soon results from
the common practice of driving In the
track made by preceding vehicles.
especially with heavy loads on narrow
tires. Ruts would scarcely. IL ever. APP
pear on well constructed road If
drivers would vary their track even
only few inches II would be no.
rut. II will disappear when a sharp
turn occurs ms the horses vary their
course around a corner and traffic
spreads out over the full width Of the
road. This IL one Of the principal
,luses Of deterioration Of macadam
road and could easily be remedled with
a little care on the part of the drivers
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-11-13
ANNUAL MEETING
OF ODD FELLOWS
Encampment to BE Held In wheellna
Commencing on Tuesday No
vcmber rs

Elaborate preparations are being
completed for the annual eneampmenb
OF the 10. o. r. in Wheeling on
Tuesday, November 16, and continu.
ing until Friday. The opening will be
Tuesday night the object being to-
pres mt jewels to the sarviviug pass
grand patriarchs Of this Jurisdiction.
the Rev. !. y. Carter presiding elder
Fa'rmont district NJ. E. church, SOUTH.
and grand chaplain sovereign grand
lodge |. O o. f.. and one Of the best
speakers in the state VIII make tho
address.
The delegates from The local lodge
are c. X. Chambers frcm Berk hey
Lodge and Or. Langford from Tusca
rora Lodge.