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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-08-25
ANNUAL REPORT
OF
E. L. WINGARD, Treasurer
+. l. WINGAkU, treasurer
OF
Lexington County, South Carolina, for
the; Fiscal Year Commencing
January !, 1908 and Ending
Decembers31, 1908.

OFFICE OF COUNTY TREASURER,
Lexington, S. c., August 5, 1909.
To Hon. John s. Wilson, presiding
Judge, court of general sessions for
Lexington County, S. G.
Dear Sir: In conformity with the
requirements of an Act Of the Gener-
al Assembly of the State of South
Carolina, No. 1877, approved December
%, 1889, A. D. I have the honor to
submit the following report of the
transactions of this Office for the Fis-
cal year commencing January 1, 1908,
and ending December, 81, 1908.
Very Respectfully,
E. L. WINGARD,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-20
ON SOUL OF MUSIC
Mrs. Florence Magill Wallace
EMPLOYS Theme in New Play
to Be Produced Here.
TRI-clTY TALENT TO GIVE IT
Professor Christian OelschIagel, Rock
island, VIII Have the Leading
Role.

Mrs. Florence Magill Wallace prom
ises to gain fame in new role-that
CT playwright. The first rehearsal for
a play (which is finding enthusiastic
favor locally was held Monday even
ing in the Rock Island Y. M. c. A.
hall. in which city It is to be presented,
under the aupices of the l. H. n. circle
of Kings Daughters. The play, which
is called The Soul of Music has
been compared by critics who have
seen the manuscript to the now famous
Music Master IN that it is sweet
wholesome, unasauming, touching the
heartstrings and reaching the ideal
The plot is founded on the search for
the soul in music ana the finding of IT.
Is Musical Play.
1t is distinctly a musical play and
while all the music is absolutely good
it touches every class: operate, clas-
sic, ballads, lullabies. even Introducing
in the search for musics soul the
ubiquitous ragtime of the present day.
About the middle of November the
play viii be given, entirely by the ba;it
local talent. both in a dramatic and
musical line, in each of the three
cities. the first performance to b.
given in Rock Island, the second IL
Moline. Mrs. Wallace's home city. and
the last in Davenport. All the per
fOrmances will be under the auspices
of the Tri-City Choral union. and the
work of the Berlin Students-membor
of the Choral union-will be in charge
of DIR. Charles Alum of Chicago The
cast will be the same in all perform
ances. and is almost filed The pres
entation will bring in all tho promi-
nent singers of the three cities
Eastern Producers TO See 1t,
Professor Christian Oelschlagel
Rock Island violinist, will have the
leading part, that of the German uro-
fessor of music, This play. Mrs. Wal
lace's third. though neither of the OH
ers have been seen locally. is the out-
come of demand for something above
the ordinary, something altogether
out of the vaudeville class. Whila
there is a great deal of fine comedy
in the production. it is in all instances
high class. and those looking for min
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-20
GOING FOR THE DOCTOR.
And Also the Reason Why He Was
After the Medical Man.

And Also the Reason Why He Was
After the Medical Man.
ayes. your honor said the man
who had been arrested for driving his
automobile at an Illegal rate of speed.
Il admit that l was running thirty
miles an hour. but L WAS going for
the DOCTOR
"Oh. you We're going for the doctor.
eh? Can you offer any proof to sub
stantiate that statement
Yes can bring in the doctor
himself as Witness. if necessary
I'm. That ofSglit to make differ
ence. The law is explicit but we
must grant that there may he e&ten-
uating circumstances. There have
been times when The court would have
been glad tn run thirty miles an hour
ii the court could have done so. Ger
tainly Il man shonld not be held too
strictly to The provisions OF the hw
If he happens to Violate it for the pur-
pose of trying to save life. The
court is very strongly inclined to dis
miss the ease. bid you explain to- the
officer who arrested you that you were
going for the dOetor:''
"Ycs. your honor"
Officer. what have you TO SayT'
"Well. yCur honor. | asked him.
when be said he was going for the
doctor. what he WAS going for the doc
tor for"
'YeS. That WAS very sensible. What
was lie going for the doctor for"
For To take the doctor and two
young ladies for IL ride as / found out
unbPknownst to him
Thirty dollars and costs. Chicago
Record Ierald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-20
Holmes the Man.


AS q doctor Oliver Wendell Holmes
never won large practice. for he not
only collected volume of poetry from
time TO time. bat smiled when the door
was opened ard made jokes upon the
staircase. When some one asked him
what part of anatomy he liked best he
answered: The bones. They are clean
est" The answer shows us the "plail
little dapper man" who could never
bear the sights of sickroom. whn
laughed TO relieve the tension. who
would run away when Il rabbit was tu
be chloroformed. who was clean and
scrupulouS in all respects and inclined
as young man to satiriZe the world
with somewhat acrid humor. Two
friends have put together Il picture OF
him: ~ small. compact little man.
buzzing about like bee or fiutterir,
like humming bird. exceedingly diff
ficult to catch unless he be really
wanted for some kind act. and then
you are sure of him. The other adds
that he has IL powerful jaw and Il
thick. strong under lip that gives de-
cision to his look. with u dash of pert
ness. III conversation he is animated
and cordial. sharp. too. taking the
words out of ones mouth. London
Times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-20
THIRTY CONVERTS
Results From scaborn Wright s
Temperance IaIk Before
State Convention.
JOIN THE LOCAL SOCIETY
Monthly Meeting Is Held Yesterday
Afternoon at the Rome CT
Mrs. l.. ID. Nudge.

| Seaborn Wright, the Georgia anti
saloon orator. in his recent address al
the First Methods. church under the
auspices OF the Illinois Woman !
Christian Temperance union, won 80
men and women to the cause of tenn
Eerance, according to a report made
at the monthly meeting OF the Rocs
Island branch of the scc!etT ae:d yes
iterday afternoon at the home OF Mrs.
L. D. Nudge. TIC ccvsnteeatn street.
During the Wright meeting at the
church the temperance pledse OF the
organization. in printed forI1, was dis
tributed in the audience. Thirty of
these were returned signed, and 7
number of those taking Inc pledge
nave become affiliated with The Rock
Island union. At yesterdays meeting
there was a discussion of the proceed
ings of the state convention.
Sing Temperance DoxoIOSy.
Mrs. j. D. TAYLOR read a paper On
Keep Thyself Pure" Mrs. \. C.
Young had charge of the program
The meeting closed with the singing
of the temperance doXoloey." when
is as follows.
Praise God from Whom all blessings
flow:
Praise Hin Who knows the drunk
ards woe.
Praise Him Who leads the temperance
host;
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-20

part outlot 4. Hyder & Reads addi-
tion. Moline, 5000.
Ann Feeley to Ludwig Stapp, part
east one-half southwest 90 acres) sec.
ton 11-17-2w, $4,000.
Caroline Fl. Paul to Henry Daebel-
liehn. lot 4. block 2. Stewards addi-
ton, South Moline, 1,4O0.
Augusta b. Battles to Harry r. Bat
ties. east 45 feet lot 10, Huber &
Peetz's addition. Rock Island. 81.
Sarah A. McKinsey to John p. Con-
nelly, lot rs. NJ. A. Rodman's addition.
Rock Island, $500.
George A. Melin to Anton s. Sven
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-20
RECORD OF COURT HOUSE
Real Estate transfer.

James GGuley, Sr., to James a
Gauley. Jr.. north one-half southeast
quarter section 22-1G-3w, SO.
Lizzie S. Christison to w. H. Christi
son. lots 1, 2, 3, block "a" Prospect
park. Moline. 5000.
David Caura to Rene Mittenaer. lots
II. is. block $50, town East Moline,
s525.
Robert Blackwell to Walter r. Berg,
north 40 feet of south 11GH feet OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-20

st~el features will be disappointed.
Mrs. Wallace has already had Offers
from eastern managers, and there will
lie delegation here from theatrical
centers t0Ssee the production in the
three cities. If the local presentation
is the success it promises to be. Mrs.
Wallace viii sell the play for legiti-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-20

mate staging, having already munif-
cent offer contingent on its successful
PRESENTATION here. She viii then prob
ably launch out on q regular and profit
able career as playwright. Mrs Wal
lace will stage and manage tie pro-
dupticn herself, and that alone should
Assure its success.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-20
Eriahtful cate Averted.

81 would have been a cripple for
life, from terrible cut on my knee
cap" writes Frank Disberry, Kelliher,
Mimi, without Bucklen's Arnica
Salve, which soon cured me-" Infalli-
BILE for wounds, cuts and bruises, e
soon cures bur rs, scalds, old sores,
boils, skin erupi ins. Worlds best for
piles. CSC at druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-20
A Hurry.up Medicine.

An effective remedy to be used when
something must be done right away, is
Perry Davis Painkiller = for sprains
and bruises, for strained muscles and
for the aches and pains resulting from
blows and falls. Burns and CUTS are
instantly relieved by it and helped to
healing. There is but one painkiller,
Perry Davis. Buy the new 35-cent
size.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-20


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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-20

Your cough annoys you. Keep on
hacking and tearing the delicate MEM
branes of your throat If you want TO
be annoyed. But IL you want relief,
want to be cured. take Chamberlain
Cough Remedy Sold 10y ali druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-20

son. lot 3. block s, NJ. Y Cady's first
addition, Moline, $1,000.
Nourse & Walker to Henry l.. Thede
lot ., block 5. Acme Add. Moline. $500.
Leroy Hoskins to Willard l.. Velie.
northeast quarter and southeast
(north of Rock river section 1S17-1w;
also east one-half southeast and south
east quarter section 7-17-1w, $4,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-01
THE FURNACE OF GOLD"

THE real love making begins Philip Vern Mghels rafting serial
and with rush, like everything else the story By break
the decatey gently Van informs Beth that she
marry the deep-yed villain BOstwck becauses
love the with the gunmea and she the head
long hero But that marriage top his bold
aratiOn Van finds he has sunk all his money aed claim For
he shows he human and the but only @
while The fairy godmothe that takes of heroes
her and the sated quartz
rich placer claim 1t isn't quite tell YOU the
much exciting the story that will quite Have
You read story long while which happens
1t fairly SzzeS with action
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-01
'UNMAPPED NILE SOURCES

SOUNDS heavy and scientific doesn't you enough
hair doesn't need to be whtevou
nent the discovery of the the
isn't scientific ALL but instruments Edgar
BronSons In Closed Territory, which tells a the bic
elephant ana about the terrible sleeping sickness the
worst of all physical that
the greatest and real danger that Colonel
the heart of Africa Mr. Bronsons hunting expedition
cal of many works disease for which
S known
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-01
" BUTTING INTO THE HONK CLASS"

TT necessary explain that OF Shorty MCe
by Ford 1t / that Is
trouble doing
putting world rights In this story he tackles the tua
running himself and who has tired
exactng all the and
Shorty McCabe OF there continuous peOne
of with
things including Mr. Cecil Satter made Shorty
n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-01
IAN AMERICAN BABY ABROAD"

I'ltkA run into real trouble Mary Marshall B
lor the Shek with whom Mary chuny attracted thar he
MADE all OF them prisoners RoNie makes diversion That
person nearly turns the whole camp upside down and ar
son halt to death OF the Baby a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-01
Our Next Sunday Magazine
COIN FISHIN'.' by Clarence l.. Cullen

~ TOT angling highly skilled and twentdoar rods
~ tited against spotted beauties or gan salmon or any r
like that; lust with the kind OF fishing IN "f
the catch important thing 1t makes one munger
humorous description OF the Joyous lazy midsummer Gay
when fishing arotheos OF those ne narrative
that start the remember treasured the
kind YOU want away somewhere and read and over again
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-01
THE ROCK" by Morgan Robertson

story, the most powerful that Mr. Robera
has issued And deeIsea yarns, though this
particular that independent OF time and envon
1t has elemental and the gripping interest OF dramatic
clashes of strong men feeling
hopes high like If stores appeal to
without fear of Disappointing YOU
Evening star., 1909-04-25

and that the revel Of poufs. curls.
braids and what not at the back elongate
often into distinct point.
There is something Grecian In this.
especially if the top Of the head is crossed
by glistening bandeau OF ribbon or gold
or silver braid. The smart coiffure for
youthful persons is always ornamented
by these beautiful bandeaux, which give
a sanity stamp to a mild fair face. A
single natural rose or a chou Of the band
material may break the divide line. but
the plain band is most liked. Women
who need something more splendid wear
Grecian nets at the back of the hair.
these spreading with a hammock mesh
and fastening at the sides with ricn
Jewels.
How will these trimmed and burdened
heads end? All. very likely in consider
able loss of the natural hair for the rats
and cages used to build up the structure
are all heating. and heat in the end Is
very bad for hair. Meanwhile woman
wears her borrowed glory with untroubied
heart. knowing very well that not since
the days which preceded the guillotine
have heads been so beautiful.
Apropos Of the guillotine. that tnstru-
ment Of feminine gender, one coiffeur dis
plays radiant waxen heads dressed in the
styles affected by the great ladies who
perished In the revolution. There Is the
Evening star., 1909-04-25

the wrinkle goes toward the remedy.
The wrinkling Of the skin upon the
face may come from various causes.
Age Is one remorseless factor, chronic
stomach disturbances another and winds,
hard water, frowns and grimaces others.
And these are without counting the dire
full results of uncleanliness. neglect of
proper food the fatality of insufficient
rest and the terrible consequences Of
worry. So before the removal or soft
ening process is attempted, consider all
these baleful conditions and slovenly
X
The nightly face bath has been too
much touched upon to be more than sug-
gested here as absolutely necessary But
II the face needs a little daytime dab
bling, wet a soft cloth with pure rose
water and use this as a cleanser. Next,
keep the Importance of calm facial eX-
preston forever in mind. Have it indeed
bland, at private moments with the
stolidity of the Indian idol.
The phlegmatic temperament is an ex-
cellent antidote to wrinkles. for they at
tack the thin representative skin which
goes with brittle nerves. So If you must
worry, do it with the unconscious part
of you. for all the rest must be employed
in banishing the folds ready to attack
cheeks, forehead. the corners OF eyes and
lips.
Worry is a frightful destroyer Of looks,
Evening star., 1909-04-25

have not always realized how serious
other little breaks are. So every wom-
an is responsible for the dignity Of her
sex, just as every man Is responsible
for the honor Of his. The association
which passes between them must be full
of mutual respect, and the accomplish
ment of this desirable state of things
lies entirely in the hands of the woman.
After all. though there are ravening
wolves In the open and ribald natures
which applaud and WOO the wrong con-
duct, man has fondness for womanly
behavior. He may chase the gay girl.
as the vulgar saying is, but he marries
the modest one. The maid so sweetly
feminine who loves her home and
parents, who Is not too fine In dress and
who is not ashamed to be unnoticed at
times is the one for the lifetime.
Let us start with the Introduction. The
book of etiquette is rather exacting as
to how this comes. 1t is not correct to
accept broadcast invitations to meet men.
The presentation must be made by some
body held In respect by the family. and
the mans decency be passed upon by
the nearest and most reliable adviser. II
there is not even dear daddy to go to. a
big brother, an uncle or old friend, let
the girl look the man over herself before
the acquaintance goes any farther. He
will give himself away if he is not true
Evening star., 1909-04-25

smile at the reflection OF her feet In a
shoe mirror while the pumps she wears
are making her suffer torture But they
are so dainty and smart" she cooes. and
YOU know one really must wear good
locking footwear now that frocks stink
about ones feet and show them so plain
ly.'' Surely the ways Of femininity are
past finding out.
"Oh. oh, OH" said a woman to me re-
Gently, shopping Is the most awful ex-
perience. / go to a shoe shop and suffer
and buy, and as come out see perfectly
charming things in the place next door.
They are'cheaper and what I intended to
get when l started out yet / can't get
them now. and wonder SO often what 1t
is that invariably prevents my seeing
such things first" 1t wouldn't be bad
idea IL binders were given away with
each purchase made by women of this
undecisiye class. But. seriously, 1t Is
real affiiction to purchase this spring
pair of kid shoes and overlook the new
tractive varieties among the new foot
wear. They are shown in all the popular
shades of cravenette cloth, with the low
ers OF the same cloth. but satin striped.
According to recent we'll authenticated
rnmors, the high shoe is to be much
smarter this summer than the low model.
But we shall see what we shall see.
Women love to be up to date, but when
the weather man gets to doing stunts
with the mercury milady surrenders to
climatic conditions, and it's likely to be
Evening star., 1909-04-25
The Seasons JabotS.

When you choose a jabot to wear at
your throat. whether it be for a broad
Eton collar or whether 1t be with the
stiff masculine rundown affair that has
been worn for so many years. be very
careful that the shape suits your figure.
Perhaps it never occurred to you that
the shape Of the bit of lingerie which
does duty as a tie will make a great diff
ference In your silhouette. II you are
somewhat inclined to avoirdupois. then
you must always choose rabat or
jabot which Is built on long lines and
which extends almost to your belt. You
see. this conspicuous straight white in
the middle Of the front does much to add
length to your waist. If. on the other
hand. you are very slender you should
choose a jabot of white and bouffant
appearance. in this way seeming to add
inches to your bust and breadth. 1t is
by paying strict attention to the little de-
tails that you may succeed in seeming to
have exactly the figure which you would
like to have. 1t Is not absolutely neces-
sary TO possess all the features of Diana
and Venus to appear to possess the beau
ties OF both goddesses.
The stout woman knows enough not to
wear the extremely high collar, one which
forces her double chin into prominence.
One OF reasonable height Is far better
and II she chooses the right shape she
will attain the best effect.
Evening star., 1909-04-25
Decorous and Wise Behavior for Motherless Girls.

ment may be made alone with the es-
cort. The man makes the request either
by letter or in person. and the girls
written or verbal answer Is expected to
be gracious.
The form of a note which answers in
vitations TO the theater may be as fol-
lows:
Dear Mr.. Blank:
Indeed 1 shall be delighted to go and
will be ready when you call. 1t was
charming of you to think of me.
Cordially yours.
Alice Gray.
If the invitation comes from a newer
acquaintance. the writer is addressed as
My Dear Mr.. Blank. the my giving the
note of formality needed.
Permit me a last serious word. The
garrulous man, he who Is too liberal
with his comment on other girlish be-
havior, is not the one to go out with
at ALL He is likely to make you the
subject of malicious gossip quite as
freely as he does the absent and prob
ably innocent maiden. and the man who
does not hold a woman's name sacred is
so roundly scorned by his own fellows
that il is an actual indiscretion 10 be
seen with him.
PRUDENCE STANDISH.
Evening star., 1909-04-25

comfort versus style that carries the day.
craze for bronze effects has hit at our
footgear this season. and both shoes and
stockings are offered in this most at
tractive glossy bronze. The new color is
not the bronze OF other years. BY a
natural mingling Of the olive tones. the
laurel green's and the havana browns we
have arrived at this alluring new color.
In the bronze tone there are pumps OF a
new and comfortable shape and oxford
ties, both for street wear, and fastened
with ribbon bows to match.
NY first thought upon being shown
these bronze shoes was. How will they
ever be kept in condition." But I have
heard recently that there Is a bronze
polish in the best shades for these new
shoes. Stockings to wear with the new
bronze shoes shade to either a green
or brown. and they are OF silk. to show
the same luster the bronze kid holds.
Many OF them are drop stitch in weave.
while others are embroidered in colors
to match, and for the girl who likes
TO have her monogram appear on her
stocking the instep Of these bronze silk
hose will display the dainty insignia of
the owner. II is never good form to
have this monogram flaunt itself before
the public, the reason for it being chiefly
because II is a satisfaction to the wearer
The fashionable bronze slippers which
are now SO much worn for evening have
great, square metal buckles and slightly
square toe instead of a pointed one.
These buckles are not bright and bur-
Evening star., 1909-04-25

~F you ask Monsieur le Coiffeur
what is the dernier thing for the
hair, he answers briefly. La crosse
tete, bien sure" The big head, OF
course. Which means that heads are
SO deliberately dressed that big" Is the
first word for them.
To accomplish this look OF fabulous
plenitude the pieces Of false hair sup
piled are numberless. Every trife has
a special name, and all are so cum
ningIy and lightly made that it is i'm
possible to fancy nature is fibbing. There
are pin curls. neck curls side curls,
transformations. poufs, partings. switches,
braids, chignons. One head may not
wear all Of these at a time. but 1t is
bound to have more than one false note.
while the woman silly enough to pile on
the whole false regiment is simply ador-
able, for with the deep-brimmed hats
worn the effect of these swollen heads
is rich and antiquated.
The fairer of the women SO adorned.
and who wear gowns correspondlngiy
rich and quaint. all appear to have step
ped from old pictures. But it is the un-
covered head which seems most splendid.
and then the student of the mysteries or
hair sees that there is middle parting
and fiat top surface: that soft. waved
bands puff out at the sides of the face