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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-01-03
Sale Of Real Estate.

Under and by virtue of al order is
sued by the Court Of Bankruptcy in
the matter Of J. C.. Reynolds, Bank
rupt, I, B. R. Cooner, Trustee of said
estate in Bankruptcy, will sell on the
9th day of January, 1912, at Lexlng-
ton, s. c.. at II o'clock in the fore
noon, before the Court House door, to
the highest bidder for cash, the fol-
lowing described real estate:
(a) All that certain piece, parcel or
lot of land situate, lying and being IN
the town of Swansea, III the County OF
Lexington, in the State of South Car.
olina, having the following metes and
boundaries, to wit: Bounded on the
North by lot now or formerly OF Mrs.
Sallie I. Hutto and running thereon
one hundred and twenty feet (12O);
on the East by a twenty-foot alley
way and running thereon seventy feet
(70'); on the South by lot now or for
merly of Il. L. Martin and running
thereon one hundred and twenty feet
(l2O'); and on the West by Railroad
Avenue and fronting thereon seventy
(7O); the said lot heing the storehouse
and hotel lot of R Raynolds and Craft,
and being the saL.e premises conveyed
to J. @. Reynolds and D. E. Craft on
or about the 4th day of October, 1907,
in the Clerks Office for Lexington
County, in Book 80 c. at page 20;
and being conveyed to J. G. Reynolds
on the let of February, 1901, by D. u.
Graft, by deed recorded on the olh
of February, 1910, in the Clerks Office
for Lexington County, in deed book
''3 F" at page 3O1.
(b) All that certain lot, piece or
parcel of land situate, lying and being
in the Town Of Swansea, in the Coun'
ty of Lexington, in the State OF South
Carolina, at the northwestern corner
of the intersection Of Lawrence and
First Streets of said Town of Swansea,
having the following metes and boun-
daries, to wit: being bounded on the
North by lands of Willie Lybran1, for
merly of J. w. Goodwin, and running
thereon three hundred feet (3C0D; on
the Eas5 by Lawrence Street and run
Lug thereon one hundred and fifty
feet (15O'); on the South by First
Sire ct and rum ing thereon three hun
dred feet (30OO; and on the West by
Barlow Street and running thereon
one hundred and fifty feet (150D; said
lot being a portion of Block No. % OF
the Town of Swansea, and being the
same as the two lots conveyed to }. Q:
Reynolds by H. r. Goodwin, by deed
recorded in the Clerks Office for Lex,
ington County.
(c) All that certain piece, parcel or
tract of land containing fifty-fve (55)
acres, more or less, situate lying and
being in the County of Lexington, in
the State of South Carolina, in Platt
Springs Township; being bounded on
the North by lands now or formerly of
Clarence Rucker and William john
son; on the South by lands now or
formerly of j. G. Reynolds; and on
the West by lands now or formerly of
Annie Hutto; the said lands being a
part Of those conveyed to ]. G. Rey-
nolds on the 18th day of February,
1898, by II. R. Goodwin, by deed re-
corded 21st of February, 1898, in the
Clerks Office for Lexington County,
in Deed Book 100" at page 234.
B. R. COONER,
Trustee of the Estate of j. O. Rey-
nolds, Bankrupt: ., 49,.
3w9 I*|
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-01-03
Obituary..

Deceased Mrs. Carolina Wessinger
died on the 5th day of December, 1911,
making her age 50 years, month and
9days. She was the wife of D. w.
Wessinger, who is left with mother
less children. She leaves also an aged
father who, 70 years ago, came from
across the mighty sea; also she leaves
4 sisters, brothers, with many other
relatives and friends to sorrow after
her. Early in life she joined the Luth-
eran church and was a consistent
member throughout her lifetime. ever
ready and willing to sacrifice for the
cause Ut her Lord. She was q good
wife, good mother, a kind friend and
one of good counsel, Well loved by all
who knew her.
But now she's gone and how lonely
it is for those at her home! Why?
because mother is gone to return no
more. On, dearest mother! Her
body was taken by kind hands to the
church at Red Bank, where appropri.
ate services were rendered by the wri-
term the presence Of very large con-
gregation. who sympathized with the
sorrowing ones. There she was laid
to rest in the chnrchyard. Rest dear
est one! A. R. T.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-01-03
Feat Makes Her
Famous.

Deluged with letters with
Christmas gifts, Miss Ivy Cole, wait.
ress in Denver. Col, cafe, who saved
up 1000 dimes received in tips with
in one year to buy fur coat, is amazed
at the attention her frugality has at
tracted. She has received letters and
postal cards from many parts of the
country and proposals Of marriage from
East, West, North and South. Miss
Cole began saving all the dime tips she
received year ago last THANKSGIVING,
Day. One day before Thanksgiving,
or the present year. she. had saved
exactly S10O, or 1000 dimes.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-01-03
NOTICE..

The regular annual 10 Getting Of the
shareholders of The Home National
Bank of Lexington. S. c., will be held
on Tuesday, the 9Th day Of January,
1912, at II o'clock at Lexington, S. c.,
for the purpose of the election Of di-
rectors for the year 1912.
Attest: SAM'L. B. GEORGE,
President.
ALFRED J. FOX,
Cashier.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-01-03
Notice, 1'respassers.

All persons are hereby warned not to
make 1oa1s or by-paths, cut timber,
pasture stock, or trespass ID any man
ner whatsoever upon the lands, known
as the Sons pace, Defines place,
Koon place, and Epting place. of the
undersigned, under penalty ofthe law.
-. G.. II. Swygert,
Mrs. G. H. SwygerF,
. N Chanua,l
-. d. M. Clittpill"Il.
Dec. q, 1902
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-01-03
The Danger of La Grippe.

Is it's fatal tendency to pneumonia. To
cure your la grippe coughs take Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar Compound. r. E.
Fisher, Washington, Kas., says: Il
was troubled with a severe attack OF
IA grippe that threatened pneumonia.
A friend advised Foley's Honey ana
Tar Compound and l got relief after
taking tue first few doses. I took
three bottles ard my la grippe was
cure l." Get the genuine, in the VEL
low package. Kaufman Drug Co.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-01-03
"Best On Earth"

This is the verdict Of r. J. Howell,
Tracy, O., who bought Foley's Honey
and Tar Oompe.nad for his wife. "Her
case was the " ,rst ! have eser seen,
and looked like a sure case of con-
sumption. Her lungs were sore and,
she coughed almost necessarily and
her voice MAS hoarse and weak. lFo-
leyss Honey and Tar Compound
Wrought relief at once and less than
three bottles effected complete cure"
Kaufman Drug Co.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-01-03
Notice Of Annual Meeting OF
County Commissioners.

Notice is hereby given that on
Thursday the 4th day of January A d.
1912. the Board of County Comm ssion.
ers for Lexington county will hold its
annual session in the Supervisors
Office. All persons holding demands
of aoy kind against Lexington county,
not previously presented to th- board,
arc lIereby notified to file the same
With the Undersigned as CLERK of the
Roard on or before the first day OF
January next, so that the same may
be considered at the annual meetlug.
J. Brooks Wingard,
Clerk Board County Comrs.
9 Lexington County, s. Z.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-01-03

that it Y:s most ccnj ,yahle occasion.
The bride is direct defendant of
Emily Geiger of Revolutionary fame,
whose name she bears.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-01-03
Alfred J. Fox,
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE
LEXINGTON, S. C.
For Sale.

100 acres round timber in Sa-
luda county.
100 acres 2 miles from Lexing-
ton, 40 acres open land, 4 room
dwelling, pine timber and oak,
plenty water.
271 acres 6 miles from LeXing-
ton on Saluda River, 200 acres
open, small dwelling, good out
buildings, 5 tenant houses, deep
we'll, plenty running water.
Place will yield 1Or bales cotton
and 1000 bushels corn.
so acres 3 miles from CASTOR,
0 acres open; 3 room dwelling.
112 acres miles from Peloin,
80 acres open, 6 room dwelling,
a barn AID stables.
l acre lot in BrooklanI, two 3
room cottages.
140 acres 2 miles south of Barr,
30 acres in cultivation, so acres
pine timber, 6 room dwelling, a
barn and stables, plenty water,
good pasture, near church and
school. Price s. COO 90.
129 acres 8 miles from Steed-
man, land gray with clay subsoil,
plenty oak and hickory, some
pine. Land adjoining makes
from 1 to 2 bale cotton per acre.
Is acre lot with 6 room Dwelling
a barn and Stables, good we'll,
on Depot Street, in Lexington,
S. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-01-03

Have yo1r dollar ready for the Edi-
tor when he comes around with the
County Auditor.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-01-03

Bring Us your job work. All work
executed in a skillful manner on
short notice. Mail orders receive
prompt and careful attention.
The Dispatch.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-01-03
CIRCULATION 2,3OO.

Having been unable to secure com
petens printers, The Dispatch force
has been overworked, and we are
forced to send out the paper short of
editorial and news matter. We ex-
pect help soon and ask that our SUBJ
seribers bear with US.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-01-03

When you have bilious attack give
Chamberlain's Tablets trial: Ihey
aIe excellent. For sale by All Deal
ers.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-01-03
ROUND TRIP WINTER
Tourist Fares Now in Effect
Via Southern Railway,
premier Carrier of the
South"

Tickets on sale daily including April
80, 1912, with final limit returning
May 81, 1912. For complete informa-
ton as to schedules, sleeping car SER
vice etc., call on nearest Southern
Railway ticket agent, or
John L. Meek, A, G. P A.
Atlanta, Ga.
Frank L. Jenkins, T. ?. A,
Augusta, Ga.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-12
ATTACH NO BLAME
TO CITY SERGEANT
COMMISSIONERS MtkE RECON-
MENDATIONS AS TO SAFE
kEEptNG OF PRISONERS

In the report of the jail commits
sioners rendered 10 Judge E. H.
Wells. in Hastings court yesterday,
and accepted by hira AZ part of the
court record, city Sergeant John l..
Satterficid and his deputies i.rs exon
Grated from all blame attached to
the escape Sunday night a week AFRO
Of William Hartman. alias j. p. Nell
son. and Norman Johnson and
Charles Fox. who sawed their way to
liberty Several recommendation are
made, however. as 10 the future safe
keeping Of prisoners.
The report follows:
Richmond. Va, June 20. 1912.
Hon. T.. II. Wells, Judge Hastings
Court, Richmond, Va:
Dear Sir.--We. the jail commits
sioners. together with the building in
spsctor, have this day examined the
city jail IN accordance with your
command. We have made a close
examination and inquiry In reference
to the escape of three prisoners on
the algAt-ef Jal4a-2, -l4t2 and beg
Leave 10 submit the following report;
Inasmucha as these prisoners were
not reported to the city sergeant as
desperate characters. the one VINO Is
supposed 10 have done The work not
having yet been tried, they were not
confined In tool-pro9f cells. We ind
they got possession OF piece OF hac,s
saw left by some worknen euga ged III
doing job of work within the Jail,
with which they had no trouble in
saving their way out.
We find the city sergeant capa5le
and exercising due precsution, and re-
Gard him in no way negligent or to be
blamed for this jail delivery.
We would respectfully recommend
that four time clocks be placed In the
said Jail at points designated by the
building inspector, and that the hight
guards be required to register one
every fifteen minutes from p. NJ.
10 A, NJ, and that report IF same be
iiled in the building inspectors office
every Monday and Thursday.
We find the locks H. the corridor
doors unsafe and needing attention,
and would recommend that they be
referred TO the building Inspector for
immediate repairs.
We would further recommend that
the council committee on electricity
have. Installed at once d street arc
light opposite the main entrance on
Marshall street
We regard the city jail sufficiently
secure for short-term prisoners.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-12

CONTINUED from First Page
wards the north shore, and Is ex-
pected at Guantanamo before the end
Of the week with a strong force. Other
rebel bands are operating near Fer
rneza, twenty-five miles from Santiago
and inland from Sihoav- ,rlasR is near
the new headquarters OF Colonel l4e-
5eune, commander Of the district Of
Santiago.
Foreign property at Saeua de
Tanamo, on Nfpe bay, is burning to-
night. but details are unobtaina bic.
The gunboat Nashville landed a de-
tachment of marines at FELTON,, on the
west coast, to day TO guard property.
In fight at Peru Heights, on the
Guantanamo and Western railway,
today, two rural guards were killed.
General Monteagudo reported to-
night that eight or ten negroes had
been killed In the same engagement,
but this has not been confirmed
Residents of Cocacum, sixty miles
west from Santiago, report many
fires and much brigandage through
out that territory.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-12
RESTORE GRAY HAIR
TO NATURAL COLOR
By Common Garden Sage, a
Simple Remedy for Dandruff
Falling, Faded, Gray Hair

The old idea OF using Sage for dark
ening the hair is again coming In
vogue. Our grandmothers had dark,
1.ossy hair at seventy-five, while our
mothers are gray before, they ets
fifty. Our grandmothers kept their
hair soft and glossy with a sage
Tea" which also restored the natuial
color.
One objection to using such a prep
aration was the trouble IF making t,
This objection has been overcome by
the Wyeth Chemical company, OF New
y superior preparation OF Sage, com
bined with Sulphur and other vaiu-
able remedies for dandruff, itching
scalp. anu thin. weak. falling hair.
The beauty of the hair depends
mere on Its rich. even shading than
anything else. Don's have dry, harsn
faded hair, when a simple. harmless
remedy will bring back the color IN
"a few days: and don't be tormented
with dandruff, itching scalp and loose.
falling hairs. Myths Sage and Sui
pnur Hair Remedy will quickly COR
rect these troubles, and give color
Itrenxth and beauty to your hair.
Got n fifty-cent bottle from your
dIugs.rt today, and prove this &c
yocr own satisfaction. All druggists
sell IL under guarantee that the
money will be refunded L. the rem
s6y IS not exactly as represented.
Owens e. Minor. 1907 e. Main
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-12

morning at / o'clock from her resi-
dence in Appomattox street, Rev. a.
r, Love officiating. Burial was in
Blandforo GENET. ry.
The death of President Northrop,
OF the Virginia Railway and Power
company, at his home in Richmond
this morning, caused much sorrow
here, where ne had many friends
Mrs Stratte =. Motley died last
night at 9:i5 clock at-the home of
her daughter, Mrs. J. ". stone. in
Shepherd street. She is survived by
one son and two daughters. The,
funeral viii take place tomorrow af-
ternoon at the gRave in Lake View
cemetery, Blackstone.
k,liher Is Sold.
Mickey Kellher. star first base
man Of the ieezI Virginia league
team last season, ha3 been sold by
the Pittsburg team to the Montreal
team Of the International League.
A large number OF antique and IN
teresting coins are on exhibition at
the Virginia National bank.
Petersburg Council, knights e. Co.
lumbus, will hold a social session to-
morrow night.
Samuel Edwards who has been Ill
some time. was taken this morning
TO Baltimore for treatment.
William T. Davis Of Charleston. s
c., Is III the city.
General Stith Boiling. who has
been i'll for several days. Is able to
be out.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-12

10 be considered under the rules OF
the committee. The statement brought
Thomas II. pesine. holding the Colo
RADIO proxy into the hear of the pro-
ceediRgs. Devine has been picked to
hold the Taft chairmanshlp of the
credentiai committee IL the president
controls the convention. He dema nded
an investigation Hot protests from
Heney and Borah We're lodged. The
rtcords OF the committee showed the
contests had been filed in time and
the hearing was taken up
II was az. the end Of the delegates
at-large hearing that the affdavits
were fled, disregarded and the vote
taken over the protest Of the Roose~
Welt men.
The next contest voted on was the
first district. Tho Taft men were VIC
torious. he Roosevelt men withdrew
tho Fourth district contest, the Taft
Ilr@n" teing seated
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-12
Life Sketch of William Northrop.

Had he lived until next Saturday,
William Northrop would have been
forty-three years old. He was born
and reared in Pennsylvania, aud
his mother was a sister OF the late
jay Could.
Young Northrop's boyhood was
spent In Pennsylvania and Cam
den. y. T. lie was educated IN
Philadelphia, and at the Ca3Scr-
sitv OF New York. He took Il spe-
ciai course in civil engineering, and
for time WIS in the ernploy 90
The Philadelphia and Reading rtf+-
road
As an intrepid and resourcetul
young engineer, lie conducted a
large party Ia the Alaskan iields
when gold was discovered In 1897.
Lured by d love ~ adventure he
remained there five years and Was
one Of the few explorers who went
beyond The Arctic circle. He ac-
Qnired various gold properties
Fhicf, ne operated afIff his expIoc-
ing expeditions were responsible for
q vast area OF valuable PROF critics
being brought 10 light an later de-
velopd.
Upon his return TO the United
States in 1909 he became imnued
Il 4 he ffe4c7t rJff r9,rrrt1fT7 ana TTTTr-
chased an extensive ranch in Mon
'aua, He was on the ranch whom
Frank J. Gould and the tate " ISIS
Helen Gould acquired control Of
The light and power proper ICES IN
Richmond
An their personal representative
ne came Ia this city and became
assistant secretary ard treasurer OF
the virginia Passenger and Power
company. but had complete CON
troll Of all Of the Goulds financial
interests.
IA ken the receivers nip a-as
Drought about he was made a r,-
ceiFpr by the United States cir
cuit court. and during the term u
the ses eiverstaIi1 i,,ctl .ftsl; ana ag'-'
tive administrative control
When the reorganization was e.
f"cted and me re.-eivershj, lifted
July /, 1909. he became president
Of the properties and held this
position up 10 the time & hts
ira, >
The wedding of Mr.. Northrop
and Miss Della HARRISON Blair.
daughter Of Lewis H. Blair, Of
Richmond. took place in October.
being quiet home affair.
The couple had purchased n
home on the Midlothian turnpike,
above Forest Hi, and were con-
ve~ting the Hancock estate into
one of the most noted villas from
standpoint of beauty and aittao-
tiveness in Virginia. New build
ings were erected great he'd
created and a ,nagniticene garden
OF flowers developed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-12
William Northrop Dies Following
Injuries Sustained in Auto Accident
Continued from First Page.)

-
bed since the auto accident and was
not able to turn over without
cid. Just before his death the
nnrse had been sponging him. No
one possibly thought, however, that
he was in any Immediate danger.
AZ the office of the Virginia Rail-
way and Power company. of which
Mr Northrop was president. the OFF
"tals could not believe the news IT
his death.
Mrs. Sortbrop Frustrated.
Mrs. Sorthrop was FRUSTRATED and
the physician had 10 apply restore
tives and remain by her side. The
couple were only married about three
Sfara They were very much at
taehed.
Howard G, Northrop, brother Of the
dead man. was summoned from Fred
ertcksburg and doubtless will take
charge OF the funeral arrangements.
The sudden death of MIR. Nortn-op
was a distinct shock In business cir
ctes and in the banking district where
his large holdings and financial con-
hrctions are SO prominent Ii was
entirely unexpected.
His connections with the industrial
interests Of Richmond have been 50
extensive and he has been a CON
&pI'u'OS inquire IN mo Hfloilt414
growth of the city
Just at this time the Gould interests
are In o Var with a competing rail-
way and power company, matter
that now IL pending before tho city
council.
Who VIII succeed SIR. Northrop in
fhe management If the Could prop
critics Is not known At this time aud
there is much speculation along this
line.
The Virginia Railway and Power
company has become Z great factor
n the city, Harvesting the james river
and making various extensions and
impros ennents ia its wide ramiticai0ra,
Great Power In City.
Probably no man ever came to
selchuund who was such great
qower in the development Of the city
re took hold the light and power
and railway properties here wa= u
tber wers. ~ "A si.ta If chaos.
These re has developed and impror-
sd unttl his company nov affords
motive power to network " plants
+-T4+ industries
The railway has been extended uutlt
SIS tracks are strung into subuf ban
districts, through manufacturing G.s-
trtcts, crossing the river and opening
t3tt .4@f4%iS n ltAt4t ~ lIA aN+-sS tkaI w. =
without this transit.
In all OF this work MIR Northrop
was the guiding hand the active
head, the man who laid the plans and
carried them out.
Ills executive ability was unauas-
toned, He had an eye and a thought
for every development in the progress
OF RI. city.
Not only had he the Gould proper
ties ia Richmond 70 handle. but there
were the railway and light companies
uf adjoining towns over which he vas
sfre executive head.
In his work as captain Of indus
try. MIR. NoTthrop was man OF
kindly spirit His death is keenly
felt by ali Of his business asso
Citations. Many ~ them have worked
side by side with him throughout the
heavy and tedious labors and obstacles
that confronted them in developing
md improving the Virginia Light and
Power company upon It's anizenon
{, few years age.
t. show his kindly and thoughtful
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-12

The funeral Of the ists Nra VIII
hnw - Has.fitAs tA~A ~Ja@aA tAs-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-12

heart i've years ago when the Com
fetlerase reunion was held here. a
ri inst orm blew all the tents down I'M
der which the old veterans were sleep-
ing. He led in this rescue work and Il
wasthrough his initiative that the men
were carried 10 the armory and to the
building OF the Virginia Light and
Power company. whore they were af-
forded shelter and given every posi-
BILE attention. Lee Camp was SO i'm
pressed with this act of Northern
man that It presented him with low
Ing ctp.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-12

J. w. Bradshaw, white, and Win
ston Cephas. colored. appealing from
the Police court from d four months,
sentence In jail. were acquitted yes
terday in Hastings court of a charge
Of stealing 800 pounds OF sugar.
valued at sfS, from n s. HARDWOOD.
Clarence Brown. eolored. charged
with stealing 120 bags Of sugar from
Mr. HARDWOOD, who had been found
guilty in previous trial and held SO
that he could testify against the other
two, was sentenced to one year on
the roads
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-12
Will speak "Wednesday.

Rev !. b. Lake, ID. D.. OF uppe--
Vile, va. is in Richmond this week.
pr. Lake is one OF the trustees OF
Richmond college. and is here in the
interests of that institution. White.
IN Richmond, DR.. Lake is visiting tho
Rey. w. E. Gibson. on Chimboraxo
park. DR.. Lake will speak al the
WednexdaI- evening service a. Broad.
dus Memorial Baptist church this
Zee
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-12
RAWLEY SPRINGS

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY. VA
Famous Cha1ybeate, Megnesia and
Sulphur Waters. 1000 feet elevation.
climate delightful Open June 18th
until January 9Th. Address w. w.
boiling 215 Hanover Street. Annapo-
LIS. Md.