davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-02-23
Billy FELIX'S Letter.
e Editor of the DISPATCH:

10 the Editor of the Dispatch:
The legislature has adjourned and
vine her the taxpayer has b. en- bcne-
fitted by it's having n.et, remains to be
seen. One good bill passed, is the one
in reference to plov'ing out in the
dreams along II Q pubic roads. This
law should De enforced to the letter.
Why some people will plow in the
roads is something can't understand.
Even our settlement roads Ire plowed
up, roots, grubs, ETC., thrown in them.
I have not seen crop grow and ma
ture in the roads. The roads of
community are a good index to the
erligntenm ent, progress and develop
menu of that community.
passed the State wide prohibition law
by all means. The christian people
and fat ers OF cur bt loved and gran
old state should see to itthat the next
house have q sufficient number to
pass the law. We, as citizens, owe it
to the present generation, ye; to tu-
ture generations to leave All influence
and such laws as will elevate aud en-
noble the society and citizenship OF
our dear Palmetto State.
Our town and community were sad
dened recently by the announcement
of the death Of young Eugene Eowell,
a brother to Mrs. g. :. Goodwin. He
oied in Bamberg and the remains
were brought here for burial. Rev.
Mr.. Davis conducted the funeral SER
| vices in the absence of the pastor.
This death was the sadder by his
being cut off in the very prime of
young manhood, and usefulness. He
was TO have become a Benedict in
June. We sympathize with the be-
| reaved ones.
At the home of the brides parents,
E. J. and Mrs. Howell, on last Sun-
! day, a beautiful marriage was solemn
lied by W. B. FalIaw who joined in
marriage Miss Lizzie Howell and Jas.
Stricklin. After the ceremony all re-
! paired to the DINING room where an
| elegantly prepared dinner awaited US.
James is son Of our esteemed friend
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-02-23
CITIZENS TELEPHONE
C0MPANY.
Farmers Rural Lines.

About eighteen months ago MIR.
Samuel B. George took over the then
abandoned telephone equipment here
and installed h Sumter 1u0 capacity
switchboard, starting eff in mio-sum-
mer under severe difficulties. How
ever he pushed his proposition with
vim and succeeded. The capacity OF
the exchange was doubled last fall,
and there are more than a Thousand
users Of the exchange locally. After
completing the system in and about
town, he set to work the organization
of farmers rural lines, connecting
here, and these lines now cover the
township, except the territory from
Mr.. NJ. D. Snull's toward Hebron
church and out. These people will
shortly organize and build, fifteen
subscli ers having teen secured re-
Gently.
The Edmund line will shortly be
extended to Macedon and out to w.
n. Lucas's. The line to the Barre
upper mill is equipped with six of the
latest type seiecuve ringing 'phones,
and will be working after this week.
The Office of Geo. Il. Roof, at B2rr,
and his residence are both connet ted
here now. A new circuit will 60 out
the Saluda Valley line and possibly
into lrlno, and catch full load of
new subscribers.
Mr.. George and Mr.. Luther Smith,
owner of the Pond Branch system OF
As 'phones from Gilbert to Pellon,
were in Swansea last week, where
they expect to shortly install all ex-
change. This will be connected oy
trunk line by Peiion to Glloert.
The Priceville line from Gilbert is
nearly complete, win twenty oda
'phones On IT.
We trust the time will soon come
when the Citizens Telephone Co.,
will be able to give its subscribers tree
conmurication with all pats of the
county. Excepting Batesturg and
Leesville, (lhe Bell people own these)
we believe it is coming.
Our people want better rate to
New Broo.1land, as l5c is too much for
less than ten miles distance. Unless
the long distance people give US bet
ter rate, several Of those people are
going to build party line here, and
we will hslp. Hello Brookland!
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-02-23
Three Car Loads Mules

We have been advertising
one car a week, but to ''open
the ball" for the new year,
and in order to take care Of
our rapidly increasing busi-
ness. we thought best to carry
a larger supply this month
than ever. We have just
unloaded three car loads of
very fine mules, one load from
Bowling Green, KY. and two
loads from National Stock
Yards, Illinois. We have them
in all sizes, from the middle
class cotton mule to the very
finest.
It is a we'll known fact that
mules are high everywhere,
but what we agree to do, and
do, we give you a better mule
for the same money than you
can possibly get from dealers
who only ship a few loads in
the season. The reason is
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-02-23
Alfred ]. Fox,
Real. Estate
and Insurance,
LEXINGTON, S. C.

FOR SALE
1856 % acres, u miles from Gil
beri, enough timber to build
dwelling and outhouses, plenty
water.
235 acres, 81 miles from Ed
nuDd, plenty oak and tie timber.
240 acres 4 miles from Swan
sea, known as the Joe Shumpert
place, 40 acres open land 4.room
dwelling, barn and stables, plen-
ty water.
1Sh. p. engine and boiler,
80 saw gin, conenser and press,
thresher No. 8.
los acres 4 miles from Steed-
man, 80 acres open land, broom
dwelling.
n acres near Styx on Southern
railway company, 80 acres in ul-
tivation, 5 room house, deep well
and good orchard.
One half acre lot in Lexington.
8 roo1u dwelling.
20 40 acres near Lexington,
timbered.
26I acres near xe-Gotha
mills, 6 room dwelling, outbuild-
ing, good orchard, plenty water.
1874 acres near SAKE Gotha Mills
165 acres one mile from Lexing-
ton depot; Is acres cleared; oung
orchard; creek runs through
place; fruit never fails.
20 acres near Lexington.
One lot in town of Lexington.
One lot on Main street If Lex
ington; good building.
As acres, 3 miles from Lexington,
9 scres open land. Plenty water.
8 acres, good dwelling nea
Lexington.
81 acres, 2 miles from Macedon,
% acres open land, new barn,
enough lumber on ground to
build i room dwelling, clay soil.
100 acres, II miles from Maced-
on, 80 acres open land, some pine
timber, plenty water, nearly all
clay soil.
79 acres, u miles from Maced-
Oh, 36 acres open land, 4 room
dwelling, barn and stables, good
pasture and plenty water, gray
soil.
One No.3J. G. Steele brick mill
$50 acres four miles from
Steedman on Black Creek.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-02-23

six loads for the Gregory Stables and large
smaller buyers We mules
and outoftown
Sau Fairfield and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-06
KIOSK CLIMBS
TO 101 DEGREES
Gives Us Real Hottest Day Of
Summer at the Beginning
of Autumn.

According to the kiosk in Capitol
Square. the maximum temperature of
the season was registered yesterday
when the little needle that tells the
tale STEADILY climbed to t01 degrees.
Not at any time during the summer.
now considered past, did Richmond
suffer spell of as intensely hot
weather as that of the last few days.
People who passed through the torrid
depths of the previous months with II
smile on their faces groaned aloud in
their agony yesterday.
Not in June, July or August did tho
needle in the kiosk register higher
than 100 degrees. which figure repre-
sented the maximum temperature for
the summer up to yesterday. On one
day in July 1t was credited with hav-
ing passed the hundred mark but as
a matter Of fact II did not Yesterday
was the first and only day this sum
mer that 1t went to 101.
Before people climbed out OF bed
yesterday they were aware that the
day was to be a scorcherino. The night
before had been too hot and close for
restful sleeping. And 1t was a scorch.
erino- Not once did the sun hide itself
behind cloud, the day being In
mark ed contrast to three whole weeks
OF cloudy days that had gone before
The heat was more generally felt and
caused more suffering than at any
time this summer.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-06

graphed to Suffolk for q bloodhound
to trace the thief. The hound took
the trail and followed 1t to the house
OF two negroes, whom MIR. Znjc had
noticed on the roadside ng water
melon. as ne was coming 10 town.
The negroes satisfactorily accounted
for themselves. however. and no ar
rests were made.
Delegates to Elks' Convention.
Petersburg Lodge or ISlks has ap.
pointed the following delegates to tho
fourth annual state convention OF the
order, which meets In Charlottesville
tomorrow: c. II. Bowie. H. " Parham
George watson Myer Saal, w. w. Pres.
son, j. b. Harrison and owen Gilmore
w. T. Baugh, OF this city, is sergeant
at-arms OF the body and w. Clifford
is the secretary.
First Meeting OF New Council.
The first business meeting Oh the
lower branch OF the new City Council
will be held Tomorrow afternoon. and
the Board Of Aldermen will follow
with Its first meeting next Monday.
AS both bodies have fully organized
and appointed their committees there
is nothing to prevent prompt and plain
sailing in the regular business on
the docket
There was no formal Observance o,
Labor Day In Petersburg beyond that
OF holiday. The banks Federal
building and the Industrial establish.
ments were closed Many people went
away on pleasure trips, and many went
to Richmond to witness the days cele-
bration there.
Personal and Othcrwise.
Miss Evelyn Archer. of Chesterfield
county, and Everett Lunsford. OF this
city, were quietly married at o'clock
yesterday afternoon at the residence
of the officiating minister, the Rev. A.
r. Love. on West Washington Street.
Mrs. Frank Newcomb. OF Prince
George county. was brought to the
hospital In this city yesterday to be
operated on for appendicitis
DR.. II. G. Leigh, the City Coroner,
left yesterday to join his family in
the mountains. and will be absent
about two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh S. Bird, OF Will
liamsburg, who have been visiting rel
atives in this city, left yesterday for
Portland. Me. to spend several weeks
Allen Bailey. colored driver, died
Saturday night OF tetanus at his home
in Blandford. He was fifty years old.
and married. Bailey was kicked by a
''iot'S SVaHS 'dyh dSO. lOShJdW lludlly
resulting from his Injuries.
The usual number Of negro Sunday
| crap shooters appeared as prisoners in
the Police Court this morning. x fine
of IS was imposed on each one. about
a dozen in number.
Confirmation ut Dinwiddie.
Coadjutor Bishop Tucker. OF the Do
cese OF Southern Virginia, preached TO
large congregation at Calvary
Church. Dinwiddie Courthouse. yester-
day and confirmed class of six candi.
dates, four males and two femals. pre-
sented by the rector. Rev. Reuben
| Meredith.
Judge Branch T. Epes, OF Dinwiddie
| county, is suffering from the enec:. of
a fall, which he sustained on Friday.
Prayers were offered in Tabb Street
| Presbyterian Church on Sunday for
the recovery OF the Rev. Charles r.
| Strihling. Pie new pastor of the church
| who has been prevented by sickness
iFom coming IT, enter on his duties.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-06
RHEUMATISM
PAINFUL d DANGEROUS

Rheumatism is due to a diseased
condition of the blood cells and cor
puscles, brought about by an excess
OF uric acid in the circulation. 1t is
not only very painful disease but al,
extremely dangerous trouble. The
briny, acrid state of the blood gradu-
ally forms coating over the muscles,
and by depositing a ceinent-like Sub
stance in the joints frequently termi-
mates fatally, or leaves its victim a
hopeless cripple. 1t is natural to
"doctor ~ the spot that hurts and it is
quite right to use liniinents, hot appli-
cations, ETC., to get temporary relief
from painful joint or swollen tendon;
but Rheumatism is not skin disease,
and such things, when depended on
alone make one careless, and the dis
ease gets a frmer hold on the blood.
S. ST. S. cures the disease because it is
the greatest of all blood purifiers. 1t
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-06
SOLDIERS CREATE
PANIC In STREET
(continued From First Page

that the man should be made to an
swer in the Police Court for shooting
in the street When we We're In the
armory the soldiers demanded that we
get a warrant and serve 1t. That was
not necessary, because officer Thur
man saw the man when he fired some
OF the shots How many others shot
we do not know. I must say ror Cap
tain Stone that he acted every part of
a gentleman. He WAS not present at
the first of the discussion in the ar
mory. but when he arrived he did not
make any uncomplimentary comments
to u.s.
Indignant citizens were complaining
to Major Werner by telephone last
night that the Wild West" perform
ance of the soldiers was discussed on
every street corner. Many unfavor-
able comments were made about the
conduct OF the men of Company f, and
a number of people declared that those
guilty should be court ntNrtiaied.
The probability is that Officer Thur
man will to-day swear out a warrant
and arrest those who did the shooting.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-06
WILL CELEBRATE
LONG Passionate
Father o'Farrc1l Completes
Twenty-Five Years of
Service.
ROBBERY IN PRINCE GEORGE
Elks Appoint Delegates to State
Meeting in Charlottes-
vile.
ROBBERY IN PRINCE GEORGE
Times Dispatch Bureau,
100 North Sycamore street,

On the 23d Of this month the congre-
cation of st. Josephs Catholic Church.
IN this city, VIII celebrate the twenty
NTH anniversary OF the Rev. Father
j. L, OTarren's pastorate of that
church. and n reception in honor OF
the interesting occasion will be given
by the women members to all friends
Catholic >As'oS ""u
On the Sunday following. September
20, special services commemorative OF
the pastors anniversary will be held in
st Josephs, Church, at which the Rev.
Father Coleman, a Petersburg boy
Will be the celebrant
1t is understood that the congrega-
ton OF st. Joseph's will soon install n
handsome painting in the church to
commemorate Fla ther OFarrell's long
and successful passionate, and to serve
ms memorial of him after his life and
work on earth are ended. The CUB
ject of the painting has not yet been
decided on.
st. Joseph's Church. erected during
Father O'Farrells ministry, is one Of
the handsomest church edifices In the
State. The pastor is not only warmly
beloved by his large congregation, but
by the people OF all creeds and classes
In the community, in which he has
Uerved 80 long and so faithfully.
One Pulpit to supply.
The Virginia Annual Conference.
which is to meet in Richmond In No
vember, will have at least one import
ant appointment to make in Peters
burg. The Rev Thomas r. Reeves,
who was appointed to Washington
Street Church last fall. resigned that
charge some months ago to become
assistant principal of the Blackst tone
Female Institute, and the Rev Fred
r. Chenault has since been supplying
the pulpit. Washington Street Church
Is one of the largest aLd most import.
ant charges in the state. 1t is no.
known that changes will be made in
the pastorates of any of the Methodist
churches in this city, as the presen.
pastors have not served their full
terms. but there may be some changes,
nevertheless.
Robbery In Prince George.
Walter Zajic, Bohemian farmer OF
Prince George county. drove into town
Saturday with his wife. On returning
home they discovered that their dwell
Ing had been broken into and robbed
OF a shotgun. an ACCORDION, razor and
sundry other articles. Zaiic teie-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-06
Smoker mt Blues, Armory

An entirely informal smoker, given
for the promotion of acquaintanceship
and comradery. was held last night y.
Company B, Richmond Light Infantry
Blues, at the armory. Each member
had the privilege of inviting one friend
many of them awaiting themselves of
this and adding to the pleasure of
the affair
Lieutenant Richard NJ Bidgood was
In charge of the affair. Sergeant NJ. f.
James, assisted by sundry healthy
looking specimens, presided over the
sandwich and punch counter
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-06
cc1.brotIon at Newport News.

Especial to The Times -Dispatch.] ~
Newport News Va, September o.
Fay Curtis, of Hampton, won firsf
honors IN big tournament which was
the feature of the Labor Day celebra'
tion at Buckroe Beach to-day. To-
night the coronation ball was held al
the pavilion, and the winter crowned
the queen of love and beauty
The Newport News Central Labor
Union celebrated Labor Day with a
street parade and speaking, and ath.
Ietic sports on the Casino grounds
The orator of the day was William Fl
j Johnson, of Washington. president OF
the District Lodge, international AS
ISOLATION Of Machinists. The day was
generally observed as q holiday al
over the Peninsula.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-06
Work Horse Parade Is Fenture.

IN5PSCfdI 20 TIC i Il1IeS '1JlSpalCN.J
Roanoke, September 5.-The chief
event In Roanoke's Labor Day celebra-
ton was the first annual work horse
parade. Several hundred horses and
vehicles were in line. and 1t was con-
ceded the biggest parade the town ever
saw A large empty dry goods box fell
from the top Of one of the wagons. and
struck J. II. Linkous, an aged Roa-
noker, on the head. causing minor con-
cussion OF the brain. The parade was
worked up by John w. Sherman, a To-
cal newspaper man, and Chief of Pc.
lice Hugh N. Dyer.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-06
Business Suspended In stnunton.
NL, nicna To n I

staunton, Va, September 5.-All
business was practically suspended to-
day. that everybody might join In the
celebration OF Labor Day. 1t was
about the hottest day of the year, and
the air was charged with humidity,
making it hard on the immense crowd
that filed tho streets. There was u
big trades parade, several visiting
bands taking part and aiding the
stonewall Brigade Band In furnishing
the music. After the parade there
were sports Of various kinds, making
the day one long to be remembered by
the hosts of visitors.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-06
ounllfy a. necei.err.

]. 3. G. Spencer and Fl. \. Phillips
qualified yesterday before Judge Wad-
dill as receivers for the Williamsburg
Knitting Mill Company, in a bond Of
$4,000. It is not known whist steps
the receivers will take toward dispos-
ing of the plant, which originally cost
over 100000 Operatives of the plant
who live away from Williamsburg are
leaving as fast as they can secure
ceivers will try to sell the plant as a
whole to some parties who will oper-
ate IT.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-06

None was seriously i'll, and they were
soon restored by the ministerlng of DR..
Harshbarger.
At special request. the mounted squad
of police, headed by Sergeant Sowell.
paraded in front of the grandstand and
was vociferously cheered. The men.
in their handsome trappings, made a
splendid showing. They were much
in evidence during the day, and were
OF much assistance to the county po-
lice.
The balloon ascension was reserved
for the climax. 1t proved to be an anti
climax. Imitation of the balloon was
not finished until nearly 1870 o'clock.
long wait, had gone The ascension
was not spectacular. From the north
ern side of the race track the bal
loon Went up about 200 feet, and then
his parachute The parachute came
down we'll enough. opening after a few
feet from its point of descent The
drop was made in small clump of
trees but the landing was safe.
Then the crowd Went to the circus
Motor Cycle Races.
The motorcycle races went off at fol-
lows:
First race--ten miles scratch-won
Hines; third, NJ. B. Ferguson Time.
13:4a
Second rasce-ten miles. twin cylin-
ders only-Ffrst, w Scott Hunt: sec
ond, ]. L. Walton; third. B. B. Biyins
Time, 1851.
Third race-three miles, boys sixteen
years and under-First, Harry Tomp-
kins: second, T. A. Parsons: third. Les
| lie Womack. Time, 500.
| Fourth race-ten-mIle handicap
| First, L. w. C. Hines: second. A. p.
Gentry: third, b. b. Bivins. Time, 1888
! Slow race-quarter- mile-Won by C.
~. archer
| Racing Results.
| The harness and running races were
| as follows:
| First race, 2:s5 trot-First heat. Dill,
owned by j. w. Porter. first: Labama.
| Dr.. j. z. McDonough. second; DR. Nc
Donough, DIR. ]. P. McDonough, third.
Second heat Dill, first; Labama, sec
ond: DR.. McDonough. third. Time, first
| heat, "a Ia
Three-year-old trot-First heat. DR..
Peter, owned by J. Fl Patterson, OF Pc
tersburg, first; Nasmyth, D. 7. Griffith.
second: Baron Cali Charles j. Cosby,
! Third. Second heat, same. Time, first
heat, 2:35: second heat. 1882 Ia
| Free-for-all. trot and pace-Dr. Mar
vim, r. G. Weaver. first In both heats;
| Victor. Mr.. Edwards, second in both
heats. Time. first heat, e:27 Ia: Sec
ond heat, 2:24 IA.
The judges of the races were: w. ].
Carter, w. W. Hutchinson. p. A. S.
Brine, Captain Morgan r. Mills, w. T.
SnellinSs, William Newsome ST., Will
liam Newsome, Jr, and Mark r. Lloyd
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-06
OBITUARY
MRS. Sarah A. Dance.

Mrs. Sarah a. Dance.
Mrs. Sarah A. Dance, wife OF G. w,
Dance died at the residence of her
husband. 1919 West Cary Street. yes
terday.
The funeral will be held from Pine
Street Baptist Church at 4:30 o'clock
Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs, Ella NJ. Krengel.
Mrs ELLA NJ. krengel. widow OF John
II, Krengel died at 7:4O O'clock yes
terday morning. In the nfty-fourth year
OF her age.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-06
Chnrles Stenl,an.

Charles stephan, well-known and
highly esteemed citizen. passed away
at his residence, In North Sixth
Street, last evening. He was a faith-
full Confederate soldier. having served
throughout the war, from the John
Brown affair. in which he was an ac-
tive participant against the Kansas
raider, to the end. He was also a
fireman in the service of the city, and
on his retirement from that service
was made the recipient of highly COM
planetary resolutions on the part of
the Board of Fire Commissioners.
Mr. Stephan Is survived by one SON
Michael Stephan of Baltimore. and
two daughters-Miss Louise. who is
bookkeeper in a prominent depart
ment store OF the city, and Miss Dora.
Mrs Stephan died a few months ago.
Notice of the funeral will be given
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-06

proper nourishment of all joints,
muscles, nerves and bones. If you
have Rheumatism, get the uric acid
out of the blood by taking SIS. S., a
purely vegetable medicine, and enjoy
freedom from its misery. Book on
Rheumatism and any medical advice
free to all who write.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC co. Atlanta, Ga
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-06
GEORGE L. STORM & CO., New York.

pany as a veteran member up to his
death, and until this year accompan-
led the company wherever it went, to
encampments and on all sorts of trips.
and was highly esteemed by the mem