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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-24
PERSONAL E U R N I S Fl I N C. s for all the family at SPECIAL PRICES

Ladies' Underwear. fall weight, Swiss ribbed vests. high neck and long sleeves Regular 25c.
 Special 18c Boys Ribbed Shirts and Draw CTS. Regular soc grade
 Special 20c Ladies' Hose, fast black, "Co- 1I1m bia" brand. Seconds of regular 19c goods. Special
 at a pair Mems Fleece Lined Shirts and
 Drawers. Regular soc grade
 SpeC1aI s4DI Infants and Ch1Idren's Wool
 Sweaters, in white, red and
 gray, value 5Oc to 75c- Special
 --'-.--- S9c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-24
WANT BETTER WAFER
Public Utilities Commission Inyesti-
 gate New Canaan Supply.

Hartford, Sept. 24-Allegfng that the health and safety of the public of New Canaan are endangered by the water supply, the warden and bur gesses of that town have asked the public utilities commission to order the New Canaan Water company to improve the quality of it's supply. The hearing was largely attended Prof. w. H.. Burr said that the com pany was not living up to it's charter, and that the .comp1ainants could show that the water furnished was not fit to drink Or even to bathe in. He said it was not even suitable for laundry purposes.
 Miss Olive M. Rearny told the com missioners that about all the water was good for was to water the lawns and plants
 Health Officer pr. E. J. o'shaugh- messy testified that the water dis colors linen and bath tubs.
 The meteorological report submitted showed that the water is soft, of high color and not seriously polluted It also showed that while the water is unclean, it is not necessarily unsafe
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-24
SHALL TIGHT FITTING
 SKIRTS GIVE WAY
 TO AMPLEzR WIDTHS? :?

Experts in the art of fine gowning
 were much interested in the inter
 view with J. M. Gliding, the New
 York importer, printed in a. special
 MT Gliding declared that after a, min
 ute examination of all the new mod
 els offered by the Paris modistes he had req ched the conclusion that the tight fitting skirt models are not to give way to those of ampler width. In this opinion MT. Gliding differed from Redfern's decree. made six months ago, that the tight fitting g skirt is 8, thing of the past.N
 The uncertainty of the width of the skirts for the coming season. says one New York importer, ''is extreme ly embarrassing both to importers and manufacturers just now, and especial ly so to manufacturers, for an autumn and winter trade will be greatly inter ter whether it is decided. that women are to have wider or narrower skirts if cnly it is decided. The customers early buying when they see that the question of wider skirts is still a de- batalole one.
 .As a matter of fact, there can be little doubt that women's skirts are gradually growing wider. While there are many marrow skirts among the smart new models. even MT. Gid- ding admits that the excessive hob bIe is a thing of the past. Then the many draperies used give the effect of width; the actual width of the skirt is bound to come The question is how soon will the change get here and how mandatory will it be.
 There are some fashions which come in so gradually that everybody has an opportunity to obtain the nee essary changes in style in the custom ary buying of new clothes, while there are other changes of style that are so immediate and imperative that un- less a woman has all the gowns in them she looks almost eccentric, so pronouncedly out of date appear the garments that were new even a few ago. Women, however, have no cause to complain of the change from tight to full skirts, because they have been warned of the impending change for long 4ime- It is the. GUS back and do not want the full skirts to come in.
 This isn't because the average wo- man is inlmodest and wishes to make undue display of her figure, but be- cause tight skirts are easier to walk in than the very full ones in spite of all the jokes at the expense of the taller and more slender. which is what they desire, and they are much more It takes a great deal less material to make a gown with the scant, tight fitting costumes than with the full ones. But the change is bound to come. and MT Redfern IS right What MT Gliding has ob- served is simply the last and most phase of d. style of costume that the customers of the dressmakers are unwilling to let go.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-24
Weather Indications

New Haven, Sept. atForeca st: rain tonight and Wednesday, brisk and pr roloally high zeasferfyp winds
 The storm that was central near Pensacola Fla. yesterday morning, has moved inland and is now central near Atlanta Ga. It is producing rain along the Atlantic coast as far 1lor-tF,aA as Philadelphia. Pa. Another t7Isftir5sarrce central over Oklahoma is <urpdl1e5ng cloudy and rainy between ftlSe Rocky Mount in and the aMlssis- esiuy,i river An areAa.of high pressure 1,Ieasant wea ther with freezing tenn Deratures in the extreme northwest
 Conditions favor for this vicinity generaIlys cloudy and rainy weather and not much change in temperature
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-24
DIVORCE DECREE FOR DAUGHTER OF
 RICHARD CROKER

New York. sept. 24-A complete de- cree of divoreer was granted yester-= day afternoon E to Ethel G. Breen, daughter of Richard Crolzer., the for mer Tamnsny leader, from her riding master husband, .JohnssJ, Breen, with whom she eloped six syears ago; De- -ssr ton, noIl-suI5port and a hotel tele- phqrse -ss operator atTluIty were the grounds al1egede
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-24
POLR HAS PRENIONITION
 AND QUITS HIGH WIRE ACT

X New Haven. Sept 24-.Poler'f, the man who thrilled thousands slby his stunts bn top Of a high pole during
 the New Haven Week celebration, has quit the game. Som etf1ing, he says, told him his time had come and that
 was enough. He has disposed Of his raraphernalia and Left. .
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-24
EMPLOYE BOUND
 OVER FOR ENIBEZzLEeIENT

New Haven, Sept. 24-Richard Max well, the young trolley company ern- ploye arrested for embezzIement from the Conn ec ticut= company pleaded not $500 of the company's funds. He was bound over to the Superior court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-24
APDoNoUGH NOMINATED.

At the Democratic caucus in the Fourteenth district, held in the Or ange town hall. yesterday afternoon, Judge J. J. McDonough of Naugatuck was unanimously nominated for the State Senatorship from the district He was the only man named for the place and much enthusiasm was dis RI2YJed -oVersthes c4loiceA
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-24
LESTER PECK NOMINATED.

iRedding was nominated for Senator by the Twenty-fourth district, Demo cratic convention, held here yesterday afternoon. MT Peck received 15 votes and representative Charles w Mur- rlJ1v of Danbury. 9.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-24

Wash Rawl, the negro who was con-
v,cted of burning the barn of State
Senator Crosson; the parole Of W. B..
Glenn, who killed Clinton Rhoden at
Batesburg. Toward the end Of his
speech Governor Blease was interrupt
ed by questions from the audience and
at one time it looked as if there would
be serious trouble. There were wild
wells for Blease and Jones when the
governor SAT down. Blease received
two bouquets.
Mr.. John T. Duncan, of Columbia,
was che last speaker. On account of
the late hour. many left the grounds.
Mr.. Duncan, however, made a good
speech. He spoke from the shoulder
and discussed in his usual manner the
issues before the people. He said that
the other two candidates for governor
were fighting like tom cats, but Dun
can was staying in the middle Of the
road and the people were coming his
way. Mr.. Duncan received generous
applause.
The clubs were closed throughout
the day and there were but little signs
of drunkenness, and good natured
rivalry existed between the friends Of
the candidates.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-24
NeWberry Letter


Mr.. Editor:-Some time ago the
wind was blowing pretty strong from
the Dutch Fork of Lexington county
in the direction of Newberry, saying,
unless our dictagraph was somewhat
out of order, while the message was
passing by that the big hearted Joe A.
Epting of Hilton was candidate for
County Commissioner.
Well, the announcement columns OF
the Dispatch has swollen considerably
since the executive committee met, all
Of which are seeking honors from the
good citizens Of Lexington county
from Coroner on up to State Senator.
We do not intend to discourage any
candidate, but, where there are two
or more running for the same office
we want to remind them that it only
takes one man to fill the Office. The
one that stands the best chance will
fill the Office. We are personally ac-
ouainted with the most Of the candi-
dates who are asking the good people
Of Lexington county for their suffrages
and our wish is that each and every
one be elected to the Office to which
they aspire. The number is too great
for the Offices and doubtless, If a
farmer, he will return to the farm and
continue to pull the bell cord to jar
head. If doctor he can return to
his practice and continue to place his
thermometer under the tongue. If
lawyer, he can return to his law prac-
tice and say to the jury, give the pris-
oner the benefit of the doubt, and if
they feel too sore after the 9th of
August. why, we have one keg of
healing salve for the sore-headed New
berry boys and, if we have any left we
will divide with the Lexington boys.
Well wishes for the happiness of all
the candidates during the campaign
which opens at Swansea, Thursday,
August 1st and closes at Pelion, Fri
day August %. B. B. 81.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-24
CIRCULATION 2.3O0.
With The CaInpafgners.

We will accompany the county cam
paign party, beginning at Swansea on
Thursday. August 1, and we hope that
all of our subscribers who are in
arrears will meet Us and pay up If pos.
sible. We need the money now 10
pay for paper and our Office help and
will greatly appreciate your kindness.
We have been On the campaigns for
many years, and always enjoyed being
with the candidates We hope that
the campaign this year will be calm
and free of demagoguery and petty
quarrels. We bespeak in advance OF
the opening a peaceful and quiet can
vass.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-24

Every man has the right to vote for
whom he pleases. No one should get
mad with his neighbor for voting for
Blease or Jones. It is free country
and every one has the right to vote
for Jones or Blease as he sees it. So
if your neighbor differs with you as to
candidates, remember he is only exer-
cising the same right you claim for
yourself. Be lair, please.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-24
The Ideal Theatre.

10 all lovers of fun and amusement
and interesting move1ng pictures, you
will find at the Ideal, everything to
please you, worth greatdeal more than
tho price charged for admission. Be-
sides the music and singing are grand
The management always takes pride
in securing the very best for their
audiences. 60 when in Columbia, a
nice place to enjoy an hour or So.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-24
The l.. ID. Cullum Co.

The big July and August bargain
sale of buggies, carriages. wagons and
harness of the L. D. Cullum Co., at
Batesburg. is attracting many buyers.
The L. D. Cullum Co. are the largest
dealers, and their prices and terms
will please you.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-24
For Solicitor.

This is to announce to the Demo-
cratic voters of the Eleventh Judicial
Circuit that am 8 candidate for re-
election to the office Of Solicitor; and
to express my appreciation of the sup
port have received in the past.
GEO. BELL ZIMMERMAN.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-24
New Telephone Office.

Contractor John W. Frye commenc-
ed work Monday morning on the new
home of the Citizens Telephone Go.
Mr.. Sam'l. B. George, the general man
ager, is having a second story built to
his building on Main Street, next to
the building occupied by Mrs. E. G..
Wingard. The lew Offices will be
equipped with modern fixtures and ap-
pliances, giving Lexington one of the
best telephone systems in the country.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-24
Valuable Land.

Attention is directed to the adyer-
tisement of George Coffin Taylor in
this issue. Mr.. Taylor has some valu-
able land for sale near the growing
town of Cayce. This property is
growing II value every day and mon
ey invested now will work while you
sleep. Communicate with Mr.. Taylor
and he will no doubt interest you.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-24
Will Holmes Arrested.

Will Holmes, negro was arrested
and lodged in jail on Sunday by Sher-
if Sim J. Miller upon the charge of
housebreaking and larceny. 1t is al
legged that Holmes entered the store
of Mr.. Jake Harman, about five miles
from Lexington. some days ago, and
stole can of lard, some canned goods
tobacco. etc.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-24
For State Senate.

Relying upon the judgment and pa
triotism of the voters of Lexington
County to elect a man to the State Sen
ate who has been born and reared in
the County, and who has had consider.
able experience in legislative work,
hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for said position Iand I will be
governed by the law, and abide by
the rules regulating Democratic Pri-
mary elections.
W. H. SHARPE.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-24
SOX'S Barbecue.

MIR. John Sox's barbecue on Satur-
day last was largely attended, although
shere was not as lare crowd present
as usual. There were number of
speeches by the several candidates.
The crowd was good natured and the
best of order was maintained. Asplen-
cid dinner was served.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-24
Barbecue.

will furnish a Firstclass Barbecue,
near the Rock House, at the we'll
known Freeman place, on Saturday,
July27th. All candidates are cordially
invited to be on hand and address the
people. Everybody welcome. Good
order will be preserved at all hazards.
3W3S S. F. ROWLAND.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-24
For Sheriff.

Upon the solicitation Of many friends
I hereby announce myself candidate
for sheriff of Lexington County, sub
iect to the rules of the Democratic
primary. If elected 1 shall endeavor
to discharge the duties of the Office to
the best of my ability and without fear
or favor.
A. Silas Clarke.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-24
Crops GROWING.

Crops have improven wonderfully
dur pg the past week and are growing
very fast. Cotton is looking exceed
-ngly we'll; the plants are putting on
bolls rapidly and should favorable
weather continue, there will doubt
less be good crop.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-24

On next Wednesday, July 81, the
trustees of ". P. Roof, bankrupt will
sell at public auction the stock of goods
and fixtures in the department store of
Mr.. Roof, Two automobiles, a lot Of
fertilizer, etc. The trustees will pro-
ceed to wind-up the affairs of the
bankrupt as rapidly as the circum-
stances will permit.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-24
Base Ball.

July 20 1912, on the grounds at A.
Taylor's, Hawfeld and Black Greek
played game 4 to 5 in favor of Black
Greek.
The Lexington Ball Team on Thurs
day played Denmark, winning two out
of three games.
The boys left yesterday for Man
ming, where they play today.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-24

Recognizing the efficient and faith
full manner in which County Treasurer
E. L. Wingard has conducted the Of
fee in the past, we hereby announce
him 6. candidate for reelection and
pledge him to abide by the result of
the Democratic primary.
Many Friends.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-24

Sim J. Miller is hereby nominated as
a candidate for election by the people
of Lexington county TO the Office Of
Sheriff, which Office he is now filling
for an unexpired term by appointment
of the Governor. He will abide by the
result of the democratic primary.
Many Friends.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-24

The many friends of Capt. R. L.
Shuler, recognizing his faithful services
as member of the House from Lex
ington county, hereby announce him
as a candidate for reelection and
pledge him to abide by the result of
the democratic primary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-24

thereby announce myself as can
didate for Treasurer of Lexington
County. If nominated I promise to be
faithful to the trust imposed upon me
by the duties of the Office and I will
abide by the rules Of the Democratic
party. y. }. 5. DERRlCk.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-24

The many friends of M. PICKENS
LINDLER do hereby present his name
before the Democratic voters Of Lex
ington county for the Office of County
Superintendent of Education. He IS
an experienced educator aud grad :
uate of one of the leading colleges OF
the State. VOIERS.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-24
Supt. of Education.

The friends of D. A. Kleckley, a
teacher of experience and well known
to many citizens of Lexington county,
announce him as candidate for the
office of County Superintendent of
Education for Lexington county, sub
iect to the rules Of the Democratic
party.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-24

Recognizing the demands of my
friends, hereby announce myself a
candidate for County superintendent
of Education of Lexington county and
pledge myself to abide by the result OF
the democratic primary.
HOLLIFi l.. HARMAN.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-24

If the love and attention displayed
before marriage were more often con-
tinued after marriage not nearly so
many people would speak of marriage
as failure.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-24

I hereby annouce myself candidate
for County Commissioner of Lexington
county, subject to the rules of the
democratic party.
B. D. CLARKE.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-24

The friends of A. D. Martin, recog-
nizing his efficient and faithful SER
vices as Superintendent of Education,
take pleasure in Announcing him as a
candidate for reelection to said Office,
and pledge him to abide by the rules OF
the democratic party.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-24
A TaylOr'S Cue July rs.

Twill furnish my annual barbecue
on Friday, July 26th, at my place
miles south of Gilbert, and the
Candidates will have an oppor-
tunity to address the voters of the
Black creek section on this occasion
and big crowd will greet them.
80 A TAYLOR & SON.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-24

Being requested by numerous voters
throughout the county, I hereby an
nounce myself as a candidate for re-
election to the State Senate, subject
to the rules of the primary election.
D. M. EROSION.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-24

Mrs. David Swanson, living near
Sterling, ILL.,. was badly injured when
her wedding ring caught on nail in a
hay-mow. 1t held her suspended for
two hours and she was almost dead
when rescued.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-24
For County Treasurer.

thereby announce myself a candi-
date for County Treasurer of Lexing-
ton County, subject to the rules and
regulations of the Democratic party.
Henry D. Lybrand.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-24
For Congress

hereby announce myself as a can
didate.for the nomination for Congress
from the Seventh Congressional Dis
trict of South Carolina, subject to the
rules of the Democratic primary.
A. F. Lever.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-24

The many friends of Tally R. Keis-
Ter, hereby announce him as a candi-
date for County Treasurer and pledge
him to abide the result of the Dem
ocratic Primary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-24
For House Representatives.

J. Brooks Wingard is hereby an
nounced as candidate for the House
of Representatives from Lexington
County, and is pledged to abide by
the rules of the Democratic party in
the coming primary election.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-24

In recognition Of the eminent SER
vices rendered his county in the
position Of County Commissioner TOR
two terms, we hereby nominate James
Caughman as candidate for the Office
of Supervisor of Lexington county, and
pledge him to abide by the result OF
the democratic primary.
Many Voters.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-24
RICHLAND COUNTY.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The friends of JOHN T. MILLER,
recognizing his worth and ability, an
nounce him as candidate for the
House of Representatives from Rich
land county, and ask the support Of
the citizens formerly of Lexington now
of Richland; subject to the rules Of
the democratic primary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-24

The friends of W. L. Addy hereby
announce him a candidate for County
Commissioner, and pledge him to
abide by the rules of the Democratic
party.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-24

The friends Of Joseph A. Epting an
nounce him a candidate for County
Commissioner and pledge him to abide
result Of primary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-24

I hereby announce myself candi
date for the State Senate from Lexing
ton County, subject to the rules of the
Democratic Party.
E. j. ETHEREDGE.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-24
For County Commissioner.

The friends of Mr. John w. Smith,
residing in the Black Creek section of
this County do hereby announce MIN
q candidate tor the Once or county
Commissioner and pledge him to abide
by the Result OF tie Democratic fl.'
may.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-24
For Coroner.

I thereby announce myself candi-
date for the Office OF Coroner of Lex
ington County, subject to the rules Of
the Democratic primary.
B. z. Kyzer.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-24

The many friends of Charley E. Cor
lev, a contractor of many years expe-
rience and well known to many cltl'
zens of Lexington county, announce
him as a candidate for the office OF
county supervisor of Lexington coun-
tv. and pledge hira to abide by the re-
sulc of the Democratic primary.
Many Friends.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-24

W. M. Spires, of CASTOR, is hereby
announced a candidate for County
Commissioner, subject to the rules of
the democratic party.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-24
Barbecue at Gilbert.

We will furnish a first-clsss barbe-
cue at Gilbert on Wednesday, August
Il. The candidates will be present to
ad, .ress the voters, and the public is
cordially invited.
L. HALLMAN.
al H. M. OSWALD.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-24
BARBECUE.

Twill furnish a first class barbecue at
Chaplin, S. G., on county campaign
day Friday, August 9th, 1912. Every
body invited.
10 JOHN RISTER.