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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-12-15
Pollen Happenings.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
Mrs. Willie B. Dunbar who has been
quite i'll, is slowly recovering.
Mrs. Julia G. Dunbar, who has been
In feeble health for some time, is do
ing very well at present.
w. R. Corder has been appointed
sub carrier on Route 2, to succeed c.
r. Rish, resigned.
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Marion Rieh, died December 2, and
was buried the next day at Florence
church.
Mr. David Rish, who resides on
Route i, is making preparations to
move on his place on Perry Route /.
We regret to lose him.
Mr.. W. A. Rish, who has resided at
Wagener for some time has moved
back on his place, on Route /.
The little child Of Mr.. Henry G.
R'si that was painfully burned a f.w
days ago, is getting along nicely.
Mrs. V. A. Gunter, who has been
very sick, is much improved at pres
ent.
Mrs. Noah Rish has returned greatly
pleased with her visit to her brother,
Mr.. John S. Lucas, Blocmingdale,
Fla.
There will be Christmas tree and
appropriate exercises in the Baptist
church here on Christmas night,
December 25.
Mrs. O. Cromwell CAN'T died at her
home, on Black creek, December 2,
and was buried at Florence church,
Saturday following.
Socke1y.
Pelion, S. c., Dec. 13, 1909.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-12-15
Why hA olArefed.

In e. corner OF the crowded dining
room, unhonossd and unsung, sat
The long haired young musician,
waiting 10 b "ashsd."
"Ah, Mr.. PsdderwhsAessr ex-
claimed tbs bostess, coming up 10
him at long, long isst. You ass
musical, are you not"
Young Padderwhrkers IAN his
fingers through his hair end smiled
delightedly. Musical! Could he not
play Beethoven on his head? Did
be not know Bach backward, No
zart upside down? Musical! Had
he not got a bronze medal fos pi-
anoforte playing at home, bestowed
upon him by the Society For the
Extension. Of Octaves? Musical! !!
He would play them q noctufna Of
Chopin, a
T-er- admit, madam he
coughed-"that 1-er-
"Oh, thanks 80 much" purred
back the hostess. 81 knew it! Will
you come and turn over the music
for my daughter? She's going to
singw-London Answers.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-12-15

fyou are suffering from bilious
ness, constipation, indigestion, chronic
headache, invest one cent in q postal
card, send to Chamberlain Medicine
Co., Des Moines, Iowa, with your
name and address plainly on the back,
and they will forward you free sam
ple Of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liv-
er Tablets. Sold by all druggists.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-12-15
T, Q. Q, F., 70 Meet.

Aregulsr communication of Pelican
Lodge December 20, 1909. All men,
bers requested to be present. Busi-
ness of Importance.
F. W. Shealy, N. G.
II. w. Powell, Secy.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-12-15
TREsPAss NOTICE.

This is to notify sll persons not to
hunt, day or night, or trespass in any
manner whatever upon the lands Of
the undersigned, as the law will GER
tainly be enforced against all tres
passers. Murphy Hutto,
Charles Hutto, B. G. Hutto,
Jerrod P. Lucas. Mrs Mary M I Lucas.
4W9p
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-12-15
SOUTHERN RAIL WAY


SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JUNE 20.
n. B. These schedule figures show
the time that trains may be expected TO
arrive and depart, but the times stated
are not guaranteed.
DEPARTURES FROM LEXINGTON.
NoRTHBOUND. o.
i0:is 4. M.-No. 8, daily for Columbia
and intermediate points connecting
at Columbia for Spartanburg and
Asheyille. Parlor cate car Colum.
bia to Asheville. Arrive Colum.
bia 1880 a. M, Spartanburg 5:15
pm, Ashev1lle 9:16 p. m.
6:W P. M.-No. $50, daily for Coiun.
bia, Washington and the East also
connects st Columbia for Ashe-
vile. Through Pullman sleeping
car to New York. Pullman sleep
ing car Columbia to Ashsville. Ar
rive Columbia 1880 p. m. Wash
ington 10:40 a. m, New York
500 p. m.
soUTHBoUND.
7:2s A. M.-No. 12s, daily for Augusta
and intermediate points. Arrive
Augusta 1910 a. III. Pullman car.
5:44 P. M.-No. z, daily for Augusta
and intermediate points. Arrive
Augusta 1885 p. m.
Summer excursion tickets now on
sale. For further information call on
ticket agents, or
@. II. Ackert, V. P. & G. NJ, Wash
in9ton, D. G. 81. F. Cary, G. P. A.,
washington, D. O. J. L. Meek, A. G.
P. A., Atlanta, ga. w. E. MCGEE, T.
P. A., Augusta, Ga.
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Notice, TrespasseGs.

This&is to notify all persons not to
trespass on the lands of the under
signed by either hunting, fishing, or
in any manner whatever. The law
will be rigidly enforced against all
violators of this notice.
4w8p. J. j. LOWN.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-12-15
For Sale.

One Broom cottage in the town of
Leesville located on East Avenue.
Good pump water.
w. E. Quattlebaum,
Avs Leesville, S. G.
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Christmas and Holiday Goods.
Christmas and Holiday goods are
arrivin at The Bazaar. The stock
this year will be more complete than
ever before, embracing everything
suitable for Christmas and wedding
presents. When you think OF buying
presents always come to The Bazaar.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-12-15
WANTED

TO buy long and short le af timber in
lots of one million feet or more. Ad-
dress, BOX 356, SUMTER, 8. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-12-15

Men who know the most abe ut
things know the least about women.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-12-15
EXCURSION RATES
For the Holidays Via the
Southern Railway.

Account Of the Christmas Holidays,
the Southern Railway will sell Excur-
sion tickets at very low rates to all
points South OF the Potomac and East
of the Mississippi rivers. Tickets will
be on sale December II, 1s, 81, q, "a,
25, 81, and January 1st with final limit
returning January 9Th, 1910.
For further information, call on any
ticket agent Of the Southern railway,
or, W. e. MCGEE, T. P. A.,
Augusta, Ga.
Il. Meek, A. G. P. A.,
Atlanta, Ga.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-12-15
Stationery CHEAP.

A big lot of paper and envelopes in
cent packages, bargain at The
Bazaar.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-12-15
Christmas Post Cards.

You will find all kinds of Christmas
post cards, beautiful designs with ap-
propriate words, at The Bazaar.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-12-15
Trespassers, Notice,

This is to notify all persons not to
hunt, fish or trespass in any manner
whatever upon my lands, as the law
will positively be enforced against all
trespassers violating this notice.
John r. Hammer.
~. - 1oNo 1xu0p
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-12-15

Dec. 7, 1909-4w9p
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-08
CONCERT SERVICE
 AT SPIRITUAL ACADEMY Excellent Programme Beautifully Rem dered-Large Number Present.

The Spiritual academy was crowded to the limit Sunday evening to hear the splendid musical programme pre- pared by Organist Charles A. Dowsett, which is conceded to be one of the best in the series. Assisting MT. Dowsett was Miss Florence Wolcott, soprano, of New York, whose superb rendition of Campions Ninety and Nine' was one of the features of the evening, later singing the beautiful melody of Mar ston's While Stray" accompanied by Mrs. Dowsett on the violin. Miss Wolcott's artistic conception of the powerful recitative and aria, Ninety and Nine" made a profound impress sion on the large gathering and music lovers were not slow in expressing their admiration for her superb work
 William, E. Stinson, the promising young baritone of this city, sang with much depth of feeling Tn the Great Unknown" by d'Hardelot, number that called for very careful treatment and showed to advantage the excellent tutoring he Is enjoying. Miss Mildred Dowsett, gave Last Hope" by Gotts- chalk, for violin, piano and organ, these ensemble numbers proving most att tractive and musical.
 Rev. Albert P. Blinn, pastor. read a very appropriate poem entitled Deity" later delivering a short address, hold ing the undivided attention of the con- gregation and enlightening the many strangers on the priciples and uplift- ing influences of true Spiritualism. The regular choir did excellent work, their singing adding materially to the suc- cess of the service
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-08
SECOND CHURCH PASTOR RESIGNS
Rev. Err Lester l. West Decides to Accept Call to Everett Wash, where He Also Called Three Years Ago Wants to Go Last of this Month.

There was a surprised and sorrow ful congregation at the Second Con gregational church Sunday morning when Rev. Dr. Lester l.. West, pas tor of the church, read his resig1ia- tion: which he desires to have take effect the last of this month, that he may leave for the Pacific coast the last Monday in the month. But few knew of the intended announcement the officers of the church having be- come acquainted with the decisoin, and 1t came like a thnnderbolt from a clear sky and cast gloom through out the church.
 A large number was present at the morning service and after the excel lent sermon preached by Dr. West, he read his letter of resignation, which was. as follows:
 The longer and more deeply one lives the more keenly he realizes how inadequately he had lived. and the nearer he draws to the end the more clearly he hears the far clear call of the infinite possibilities of life. With growing clearness in his ears the cry deepens, Miss no opportun- ity" It is not often in this strange life that the real opportunities which once offer themselves to any man re- turn a second time to him. But sucn for once seems to have been my case. Some three years ago the call from the churc hat Everett. Wash, came to me. At the earnest request of many members of this congregation, that call was declined. I have never been absolutely sure in my own mind that that was not mistake. But now again a call has come from that same church. Because it is the opening of a door to me for the second time, of real Opportunity, of larger service and a growing work; because in it hear not merely the call of a church but a deep call of life and the wider interests of the kingdom of God. the conviction is upon me that it isl my duty to accept that call,
 I therefore now present to you my resignation as pastor of this church In taking this step, I need not say to yo uthat there are regrets in my heart deep as life. In many ways it means the shattering of hopes and dreams rare and beautiful: and the breaking of bonds more strong and tender than I had realized until I had faced this fact of their sundering. l thank you now for a thousand kindnesses, known and unknown, that you have done fol me and mine, and for every touch and tone that at this moment makes il
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-08
FUNERAL.
Jon Jones.


 The funeral of John Jones was held from the Baltic M. p. church Saturday afternoon at o'clock, the pastor, Rev. MT. Smith, officiating, and speaking words of comm endation on the life of the deceased. The quartette of Odd Fellows from Loyal Samaritan lodge Harry Johnson, Matthew Bailey, Rob- ert Bethel and Charles Garrett-sang Dead, But Not Forgotten" and Pautipaug cemetery, to which the Odd Fellows marched in a body. Rev MT. Smith spoke at the grave, and the Odd Fellows conducted their ritual. The bearers were these members of Loyal Samaritan lodge. of which MT. Jones was a member: James Roberts, Sam uel Johnson, Fred Greenwood and John Chadwick. Among the beautiful floral remembrances were the follow ing: Pillow from wife, wreath from children, crescent, MT. and Mrs. W. J. Wallace, Jr.; three links, Odd Eel lows: wreath, Mrs. Rideout; wreath, Mrs Hollingsworth and family of Plainfeld; star. MT. and Mrs. c. F. Charon; bouquets, MT. and Mrs. A. w. Collins, Mir. and Mrs. W. ). Wallace, Sr., Miss Annie Stubbs, Miss Trech- man. a
 morning, having been ailing for year and a half andc onflned to the bed for two weeks. He was bor,i in Liverrool, Eng, Jan. 8. 1861. the son of William and Mary Jane Bradley Jones. He was one of fifteen children, of whom six, four sisters and two brothers, are now living in England. His mother, now 87 years old, also survives.
 Twenty-four years ago last Febru- ary, in England, he married Miss Fran ces Fielding. and two years later they came to this country. For sixteen years they lived in Lonsdale. R. l., and in Baltic for the past five years. His widow is living. together with four children, Mrs. W. J. Wallace, Jr., of Greeneyille, and Bertha, Martha and Arthur Jones of Baltic.
 MT. Jones was man of many fine characteristics and his death Is regret ted by a wide circle of friends.
 Mrs. George A. Harris.
 At 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon the funeral of Mrs. George A. Harris was held from her late hone, No. q Null berry street. at which there were many relatives and friends in attend ance. The services were conducted by Rev. Joseph r. Cobb. pastor of the Universalist church. There were many beautiful forms of flowers. The bearers were Elijah D. Harris, a son; G. War ren Davis of Preston and Charles H, Preston, Jr, of Waterbury, sons-in- law, and William s. Rathbun. Burial was in Hamilton avenue cemetery, where a committal service was read. Funeral Director Gager had charge of the arrangements.
 George Gray.
 In New London at his late home, No S9 Broad street, at 12.30 o'clock Sum- day noon the funeral of George R, Gray was held, Rev. J. w. Bixler off, ciating. There were many present and large number of overs. The bearers were Ernest E. Rogers, Robert D. Taylor, Willard D. Marris, R. w Mansfield, Alfred Colt cf New Lon- don and Cornelius Judd of Hartford Burial was in Grotoh cemetery, where a committal service was read
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-08

hard for us to go. These are the Dit ter sweets of lifea
 am not going for any financial gain or in search of any personal ease or comfort, for none of these tnihgs ne in that direction; but only because think have in this call the eailsol ny Lord.
 should be grateful if a meeting or the church could be called to act upon this and arrange for a dismissal coun- cil at the earliest possible moments as I desire to leave Norwich on the zsth of this month Wisking you grace, mercy and peace, l am
 Most sincerely yours, ,,
 LESTER L. WEST.
 It became necessary for this sadden- ed congregation to take action at once and upoh motion of E. A. Prentice meeting of the church was decided up on for Wednesday evening at o'clock and a meeting of the ecclesiastical so- ciety on Friday evening at ', the latter being upon the motion of J. D. Hav- Hand.
 Coming with shocking suddenness, the congregation could hardly realize they were about to lose their revered and beloved pastor, yet there were many wet eyes throughout the church when it came to speaking of his leav- ing to him or others. In referring to 1t one of the local pastors said: Tt Is a calamity to Norwich
 This second call to the Congregation al church at Everett, Wash. came to Dr. West a week ago Sunday evening by telegraph and asked for reply at once by telegram. The western church was informed that a reply could not be given then, as he could not accept another call until he had resigned here. His further notification to them will go after Wednesday nights meet ing.
 For the past seven years Dr. West has been the pastor of the Second Con- gregational church, being one of the greatest preachers who has been To- cated there. and his work therein has borne excellent fruit. The first call to Everett was received by Dr. West three years ago in July. when after earnest appeal upon the part of the church he decided to remain here and decline the call. A classmate of Dr West had been pastor of the Everett church and a number of Dr. Vests congregation while in Winona, Minn. where he was located previous to com ing to Norwich, were in Everett, which brought about his call to that place and their second call pays a big and deserved compliment to Dr. West
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-08
SheIterinq Arms Service,

The service at the Sheltering Arms Sunday afternoon was in charge of Rev. J. M. Simpson and choir of Grace church, Yantic. Evening prayers were read and Rev. MT. Simpson took for his text, T will therefore that men pray everywhere" Prayer, he said, is the lifting up of the heart to God, our Father A true prayer contains confession. petition, thanksgiving and adoration. We must pray for and with others. I wish that all in this home would take part in the universal week of prayer, which takes place in No- vember. The members of the choir Mrs. Kingsley. soprano; Mrs. Simpson, alto; MT. Quinley, tenor, and Ray Congdon, basso, sang O Thou Who Hast at. Thy Command, Lead Us. O Father Tn the Paths of Peace, and for the closing hymn, O Thou From Whom All Goodness Flows. Mrs. Simpson was the pianist.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-08
Incidents in Society

Miss Lillian Havens has returned from visit in New York
 Traver Briscoe of Yale was at his home on Broad street over Sunday.
 Miss Elizabeth sccfie.d has returned to her home in Poughkeepsie, N. Y.
 C. J. Benjamin spent Sunday in town, the guest of Mrs. C. E. Havens.
 Miss Ruth Huntington leaves town today for d months visit in Columbus, Ohio.
 Miss Young and Mrs. Charles R. Butts served sat the Norwich club tea on Saturday.
 Mrs. Clinton E. Stark has returned from a trip to the Cumberland Noun tains. Virginia.
 Miss Helen Robinson of Saechem street is the guest of relatives in New Haven and Branford.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry Steafns Gin mel of Garden City spent Sunday with Mrs. Frank T. Brown.
 Mir and Mrs. Charles Tyler Bard of Williams street have returned rom a long visit in Washington, D. C.
 Mr. and Mrs John l.. Mitchell left Saturday to spend several weeks at Att lantic City making the trip by auto mobile.
 Mrs William H. Palmer of Washing ton street and Mrs. Gardiner Greene of Sachem terrace spent several days last week in New York.
 Mrs. Isabel Thomas. who has been speeding part of the summer at Glou- cester, Mass, has returned and is at the Wauregan house.
 Miss Louise Robinson of Sachem Street has returned, after spending several days in New Haven. the guest of Mrs. Elijah B. Lewis. Mrs. Edward w. Johnson. who has ben spending several months on the Massachusetts coast, has returned, and will spend the winter in town.
 Mir. and Mrs Philip Hankey ant Mir. and Mrs. Horace Learned of New London were among the bridge player: at the Norwich club on Saturday aft. l ernoon.
 Frank Edward Johnson, who ha: l been sepding the summer on thu | Maine coast, sketching and painting | has returned and will remain some time in Norwich Lefore going abroad. |
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-08
COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS.
Members and Friends Entertained by
 Whist.

Norwich council, No. 3o7. United Commercial Travellers. entertained it's own members and number of their eligible friends with an evening of whist in Foresters' hall Saturday. Five tables pere playing and everyone had a good time. H. A. Wilson of Boston had the top score of A that took the first prize, an emergency set. Sec ond prize had to be settled between N. A. Bingham and Gurdon Bidwell, who were tied. On the cut the lat ter received the prize, pack of cards in a leather case. Third prive went to c. Eugene Saunders.
 At a short business meeting held be- fore the whist, Councillor Charles s. Peckham presided and one applica- tion was received.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-08
pR. KIMRALL RETURNS.

Has Spent Two Weeks in the Maine
 Woods Hunting-Bringing Home
 Two Deer.
 On Saturday evening Dr. R. w. Kimball returned from two weeks stay in the Maine woods. He went with H. F. Palmer, Capt. J. M. Burdick of this city and w. D. Palmer of Mid dletown who will remain another week. They were located at Spencer lake. camp. which is beyond Jackman. Me There was some snow there and some bad weather, but there is plenty of game and the party will doubtless get its limit. Dr. Kimball is bring ing home two deer. He was much pleased with his hunting trip and re- turned a week earlier than the other members of the party because of bus mess.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-08
TEAcHERS' ANNUITY GUILD
 HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING
Tribute to Nathan L. Bishop Adopted
 -Offisers Elected.

The annual meeting of the Connec- ticut Teachers Annuity guild was held Saturday afternoon in the senate retiring room of the capitol at Hart ford.
 The report of Charles L. Ames and of Carrie E. Hopkins, financial secree tary, and other matters of interest, were printed for distribution in pam phiet form. The pamphlet showed the total membership on September 30. 1909 to be 55S. The deceased mem bers are Mary c. Eliot, l.. Octavia FL well and Margaret l. Moore. The finan- cial statement was recently printed. The report contains the following statment:
 During the year just closed the guild has been the recipient of some special and very gratefully appreciat- ed favors, namely:
 Several of our honorary members have followed their established habit of repeating their gifts annually.
 Some amounts given. conditlonaily in preceding years and hitherto held in custody. have been made positive and now our permanent fund has been increased by these additions.
 A legacy of $500 has been paid by the executrix of the will of the late Mrs. Hannah Witt of Bridgeport. ln- formation has also been given tbaT Mrs. Witt made the guild ner re5la- uary legatee in an estate of ten or twelve thousand dollars.
 A repeated appropriation Of $1O,09O by the legislature of 1909 $ q suo- stantial aid and a pleasing evidence that Connecticut remembers her teachers.
 Officers Elected.
 The following officers were elected: President, Strong Comstock, Danbury; first vice president, Miss Mary M. Harris, Hartford; second vice presl- dent W. W. Porter, Bridgeport; re- cording secretary, Joseph Gerard, Mer- iden; financial secretary, Miss Carrie E. Hopkins Norwich; treasurer, Charles L. Ames, Hartford
 The order of business was suspended while a tribute to Nathan Lee Bishop, the late president of the guild, was read and adopted. It touched on the work of MT. Bishop in connection with the guild and several members spoke of the deceased in a manner expressive of much feeling at the loss sustained and also concerning their associations.
 The only one in attendance from this city and from the county also was Miss Carrie F. Hopkins, the financial secretary.
 One new member was elected, hut only routine business characterized The remainder of the session..
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-08
Given House Warming and Birthday Remembrance.

MT. and Mrs. William c. Blicq of No. 219 Rockwell street were given a house warming and birthday rememberance Saturday evening, when over fifty of their relatives and friends took them by surprise at their new home, making things bright and happy for several hours. Games and vocal and instru- mental music were enjoyed. MT. and Mrs. Blicq were kindly remembered by the merry party. who presented them with useful and beautiful pres ents. Refreshments were servey by several of the young women and the
 many friends departed at g. late hour, wishing MT. and Mrs. Blicq a. long and happy life.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-08
Normieh Men Named.

The National Civic federation on the subject of uniform state Legislation will meet in Washington Jan. 5, 6 and [, 1910. Governor Weeks has appointed the following to represent this state: Prof. Henry Wade Rogers of New Ha- ven. Prof. Henry H. Farnam of New Haven. Prof. Irving Fisher of New Haven, Talcott H. Russell of New Ha- ven, w. R. Burnham of Norwich, Frank L. Woodland of Norwich, Walter E. Zoe of Stamford, William Waldo Hyde of Hartford, William F. Henney of Hartford, w. U. Pearne of Middletown. Earliss P. Arvine of New Haven and Charles D. Jackson of MiddletOwn.