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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-27
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As shout midnight last Saturday
Sheriff SiSn J. Miller was awakened
from mis- peaceful slumbers by . phone
message Informing him that q bloody
oattle had ragged earlier in the night
between . posse Of citizens Of Peak
aud vicinity and two negro despera-
does and requesting the Sheriff to
make all possible haste to the scene Of
trouble. In the discharge OF his off,
cial duties Sim J. Miller needs no urg-
ing in their performance and in. an al
most incredible short time he was
on the road Fastening to the place
where duty called him.
It appears that the cause Of the
shooting was the result of an attempt
on the part of the citizens to arrest
two pegroes going under the name Of
John Brown and Richard Sparks who
had held up and robbed, in-the af-
ternoon Of that day, Mr.. P. B. Eli
sor while on his way home from Pros.
perity where he had been to sell his
cotton.
Mr. Ellison gave the alarm and the
posse was organized and went in pur-
suit of the highwsymen and they were
discovered on the cowcatcher Of a
Southern engine at Pomaria, and they
at once opened fire on the posse,
wounding Mr.. J. T. Gallagher, fore
man of the construction gang of the
Southern Railway. The shooting
then became general. The result of
the melee is summed as follows: Two
white men wounded; one negro dead
and the body Of the other is feeding
cat fish in Broad river.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-27
Hotel d. Miller,

The Lexington Jail ia being filed mp
with prisoners charged with various
crimes all the way from murder with
malice aforethought down to everyday
petit larceny, who ara awaiting trial
at the approaching term Of the Court
OF General Sessions which conveces
here in January. Most o. these board.
ers at hotel d Miller are former wards
or the nation, and apparently ape Civ
Ing themt elves no concern whatever
regarding their probably fate 50, long
as they get plenty to eat and a good
warm place to stay in. In other words
they seem tn be lost to all sense Of re-
morse and shame.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-27
EVEN UP.

How pn Blank Collected For His
"Treatment."
II T the recent homeopathic conven.
ton at the Delaware Water Gap
DR.. August Korndoerfer, Jr., told
a story about brother. specialist who
Be an authority On the. stomach.
BLANK" he said, was travelling in
4 state where they are all great jokers.
At a country club q jovial looking
stranger accosted Blank and said:
"'Dr. Blank. I believer
"'Yes. sir; thank you
"The great DR.. Blank7
"Well, er-I-well, yes. have been
called-er-by that name
1.-The DR.. Blank who treats stom-
achs?'
Precisely. sir
"Then, DR.. Blank. as It's the lunch
con hour and our table d'hote is ex-
cellent / wish you'd treat mine" said
the joker.
''Dr. Blanks veins. as we all know.
run rich with generous sporting blood.
and he treated the stranger-an ami
able millionaire. as it turned QUITO
lunch. But he got his revenge. Later
on in the afternoon he approached
group of men with a roll of small bills
In his hand
"'Has anybody here he said, got
ten spot?
1.-The joker promptly produced a ten
dollar note and handed it to Blank
Blank thanked him, thrust the note
into his pocket and turned away.
Look here said the westerner.
what did you want that bill for?
What did | want it for?' said
Blank blandly. Why. for treating
your stomach. of course. It's my u:ual
fee "-Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-27
Millinery.

Mrs. Florence Wilson wants the ia
dies to know that she carries full
line of up to date millinery, including
trimmed and untrimmed hats. All
the novelties of the season and the
latest fads in notions. Call and see
her stock before purchasing. The
prices are right. If.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-27

All persons are hereby warned not
to fish or hunt on .tha la3ds Of Mrs.
Lessie 81. Fort. containing $500 acres,
or on the lands of +. 6. Hartley on
Black Greek, containing 1000 acres,
known as the .sJenes New Mil'' tract.
A liberal reward will be paid for infor-
nation leading to the conviction of
any person or persons who violate this
notice. @. M. ASBILL,
y Lessee
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-27
Saved.

"Oh. John," sobbed Mrs. John. 1--WE
done something awful. and l am al
most afraid to tell you--but l must. l
made most awful mistake this morn
ing and sent your new dress suit to the
rummage sale instead Of the old one.
and when l found out what had done
and ran over to get it back it had been
sold"
"rhat's all right, Mabel. dear" said
john alniably. Il stopped in at the sale
myself and bought it back for 81
cents. ."-Jud@e.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-27

All persons are hereby forbidden to
hunt, fish or trespass in any manner
upon our lands, which adjoiu each
other. The law will be vigorously en-
forced against all persons so trespass-
ing.
o. Steele.
W. A. Shull,
NJ. l.. Steele,
Mrs. Barby Roof,
Talmadge Sheaiy,
G. E. shunpert.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-27
The Spelling Bee.

The Ladies' School Improvement
League win entertain with an Old
Fashioned Spelling Bee. Thanksgiv.
ing evening, at the high school build
ing. The following is the programme:
I. Attractive Musical programme,
7:30. to 500
H. Children (unl ler ~ Spelling
500 to $50
III. Popular Songs by Choruses
$3.50 to 900
~. Adults lover ~ Spelling 9 to 10
V. Music and Refreshments.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-27

This is to notify all persons not TO
hunt or let stock of any kind run at
large on the lands Of the undersigned,
or trespass in any manner whatever.
The law will be enforced against all
parties violating this notice.
D j. Taylor, B. T. Kyzer,
D. NJ. Lucas, E. G. Kneece,
N. A. Gnrter, Joseph Gunter.
Henry Gunter.
Nov. 4, i912-4w4p
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-27
Notice of Meeting.

We are requested to announce that
there will be meeting of the School
improvement League On Wednesday,
December 4th, at $3.50 p. M, in the
Lexington High School building. All
members and persons interested are
requested to be prompt i'll attendance.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-27
For Rent

: My place A miles west of Lexington.
With dwelling and ont houses aud
plenty OF land in cultivation for 2 Or 8
borses. Sc me-. either CeuRhnan
Bros. as 1913 Assembly st., Columbia,
8. q
2tf. GEO II. CAUGHmAN.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-27
.Kodaks ane Supplies.

We have received shipment Of
Eastman Kodaks, Cameras, Films, Pa
pers, Post Cards, Developers, Fixing
Powders, other supplies and sppli-
ances for the successful use of Kodaks.
Our line consists Of new and up. to.
date products for the amateur or ex-
pert photographer. Gail and inspect
our stock. HARMON DRUG 60.
Lexington, s. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-27
lEsP Ass NOTICES

TREsPA,3s NoTIcE.-Th,s is to
notify ~ persons not 90 hunt, fsh, al
Low stock q, run st large, haul wood,
freepaas in any manner -SThatever
upofa ouf lands, ss the law will be, en-
for ed against xny and al trespsssers.
The Estats Of Rachael Jefcoat. Urban
B, 1efcoat. J. Fred Jefcost. Allen J.
Jefcoat.
November 22nd, 1912. 8.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-27

b TRESPAsS, NoTICE-This is to
notify all persons not to hunt, allow
stock 90 run at large or trespass In
any manner whatever upon our lands
as the law will berenforced against all
trespassers violating this notice. W.
Z. Mack, Margares M. Sturkie, w. L.
Jumper, CASTOR Farm and Fruit Co.,
November 10, 1872, Up.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-27

This Is TO notify all persons not to
hunt, fish, allow stock to rua at large,
or trespass in any way whatever upon
our lands, as the law will be enforced
against all trespassers.
p. z. Earle f.. Sroudemire,
J. W. Stoudemire. Bundrick.
6p November 18th, 1912
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Goino Up.

Nicar-I hope your husbands temper
eture is lower this morning
Mrs Binks tweeDing,-No. sir. It's
much higher He died an hour ago
Penny Pictorial.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-27

Mr.. and Mrs. George LeFevere left
for Florida Friday night, in which
State they will build q new home,
They carry with them the well wishes
Of their many Lexington friends tor
their future prosperity and happiness.
MIR. LeFevre is succeeded at the rock
quarry by Mr.. F. T. Ribb, e.n expert
enced master workman in this class q
work
After hearing argument on a motion
for new trial IN the casa Ut M. j..
and J. D. Frick vs. the Columbia, New
berry and Laurens railroad, in which
the plaintiffs were given Il verdict Of
$4,000 damages, Jodge Shipp refused
the motion and the case goes to the
Supreme Court.
Mrs y Frank Efrd is critically i'll
at her home near town. aud reports
from there are to the effect that there
is no improvement in her condition.
Mrs. Efird is one CT Lexington's best
known and greatly beloved matrons,
aud many hearts are saddened at the
news Of her illness.
Mr.. Thomas ?. Meetze, one of Lex
ington's prominent business men, was
confined to his room several days last
week on account of an affection OF
the eyes. His many friends are glad
to welcome him at his place of busi-
ness again.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-27

Tie Author You cant appreciate i,
You never wrote Z b0ol: yourself.
The Other so. and never laid IN
egg. but I'm better judge OF an
oInelet than any hen in the countrE!-'
London Opinion.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-27
His Assistant.

az is Cupid who pierces hearts with
his. .ow"
"Yes. but it takes a pretty girl to
draw the beau Baltimore American.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-27

This is to notify al persons not to
hunt, or trespass in sny way whatever
upon our lards. The law will be en-
forced against all who may violate
this notice. s. E. BERRY,
A. MADISON HUTTO.
Nov. 4, 1Si2-4p
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Notice, Debtors and Creditors,

All persons indebted to the estate Of
John 81. Koon, deceased, will make
payment. and those having dema ands
against said estate will present them
dnly attested to the undersigned for
payment, on OK before 1st January 1918.
g.. GEO. w. KOON,
...,. EDDIE FR1CK,
Nov. 1. 1888 Executor.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-27

This is to notify all persons not to
hunt Or trespass in any manner what
ever upon my land, as the law will be
enforced against all trespassing.
J. D. SaUMPERT.
Nov. 6, 1912-5p
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Smooth Shod.

Some ;Ccn are always in such q
hurry that they can't stop with.
out SliGling Kansas City
Journal
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-27

Mrs. Sara Shuler, VINO has been
spending some tir1c with friends ia
Lex ngton, Las returned 10 her horIe
in Batesburg
Looks like rain.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-27
PsradoxicaI.

Flimmcr My business is quite para
doXical.
t'lammer. What is tt2
Flimmer~ Getting hard cash out o.!
soft marks. Boston Post.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-27

e.: 50 :,a. o. GIVE Z
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-27
Of Course.

Of Course.
oh. papa" exclaimed the youn@
girl. that pretty plant had setting "H
the piano is dead"
well, | don't wonder" was ali the
father saia.-Yons3 IS Statesman,
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-07-06

tier confidence in the statements
made.
Advertising literature will not
sell this land, or divide the farms,
but the right kind will cause a man
to investigate our resources, and
the Real Estate man can show and
sell the farms after the HON eseeker
arrives. There are hundreds of
farmers living in the corn states
who for many reasons are desirous
of living in Colorado, and if our
advantages and possibilities are
properly advertised, these men will
be attracted to the Monte Vista
district.
Our unexcelled climatic condi-
tions; the healthfulness; the pro-
ductiveness of the farming lands;
the many wonderful resources;
splendid drinking water and beauti-
full surroundings, all combine to
make it possible to publish a most
unusual and attractive advertising
booklet regarding this much fav-
ored locality. Will we do it2
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-07-06

ties in New Jersey out of the
hands of the bosses.
In theory Gov. Wilson held to
the principle of representative gov
ernment, but in practice he came
to realize the initiative, referen-
dun and recall are the only safe
guards of politics. They take the
power from the bosses and place it
in the hands of the people. He
now says, 81 want to say with all
my power that | favor them"
Woodrow Wilson is broad
minded, courageous man who will
never compromise a principle or
betray public trust. He will
call into bis cabinet men like Bry-
an, patriots, and not corporation
attorneys.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-07-06
CELEBRATION AT
SOLDIERS HOME

Although several of the towns of
the valley were gay with celebrat-
ing the Fourth, the celebration by
the G. A. R. Ladies was we'll at
tended at the Home. Besides the
big dinner which was served by
the ladies on the lawn, several lit
tie scattered groups denoted that
small dinner parties were also be-
ing enjoyed.
At 2 p. m. the program was be-
gun. 1t consisted of an address of
Welcome by the Commander;
songs by the chorus; readings and
recitations by Opal Hooker, Deli
lah Shelton, Aileen Goad and Lois
Fogle; solos by Lucille and Hazel
Trapp, and Rainy Day Brigade
and Flag drill given by sixteen
small girls. Closing address by
DR.. Moore. The day ended with a
visit to the hospital wards by the
chorus.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-07-06
EARLY MORNING BLAZE
AT CENTER

Following a successful celebra-
ton of the Fourth, Center people
were much dismayed by the des-
truction about 5 o'clock Friday
morning of three buildings by fire.
The fire broke out in the Smith
bakery and through a quick re-
sponse by the bucket brigade, and
the absence of any wind, but three
of the frame buildings were
burned. Two of them were owned
by Pete Bowers and the third was
occupied by a milliner.
Help was asked of Monte Vista,
but before the department was
ready, word came that the fire was
under control.
An accident occurred at the fire
by which Newton Gilbreath was
struck on the head by falling
bricks from a chimney. He was
attended by DIR. Richardson.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-07-06

uidacy he showed plainly that he
oas no use for political trickery,
and refuses to enter into any en-
@hgllng alliance with the agents
predatory interests.
Dr. Woodrow Wilson was born
al otaunton, Va, on December 2S,
4 rooo. lie is the son of DR.. Joseph
~ Wilson, a Presbyterian minis
'er' and the grandson of Judge
James Wilson, an Irishman of
o'o'ch . descent, who migrated from
1907
tnters Princeton
de entered Princeton college in
100 an d attained prominence
'a'ohg his mates in the famous
.'aSS oil 10" No less than AZ of
'ne lz2 graduates of 70 were
1onor men, having an average
VI W per cent or better for the
''uf years course. Wilson barely
sO' In among them; he ranked for
sy.frst
p.' besides being good student at
''hceton, Wilson became manag-
As editor OF the college paper and
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-07-06
PROGRESSIVES CHOOSE,
ABLE STANDARD BEARER
Governor Wilson Named to Head The
Winning Ticket

As candidate Of the progressives
h. President of the United States,
Woodrow Wilson, present governor
New Jersey, will lead his party
! victory in 1912.
In the early hours of his can
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-07-06

was prominent in undergraduate
activities.
He spent great deal of his
time in the college library, special
'zlng on government, the theory
OF 1t, and the lives of political
leaders.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-07-06
MONTE, S; WAR EAGLES, !

The Denver War Eagles arrived
in Monte Vista Monday to try
issues with the local base ball ag-
gregation. At the outset it looked
like easy picking for Monte who
chalked up three scores in the
first inning. A second pitcher
was put in by the Eagles, and
after he warmed up, the run get
ting ceased off abruptly and ma
terially, The visitors drew one
score in the third. Monte got one
in the sixth and the fiscal one in
the eighth.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-07-06
OPPORTUNITY
CALLSLOUDLY
Plan For Widely Advertising Our
Wonderful Resources
BY CARL B. STow

There is most unusual oppor-
tunity here in Monte Vista to in
augurate an advertising campaign
setting forth the wonderful re-
sources of this agricultural district,
and announcing the right to be
classed as the most productive
farming section of the Rocky
Mountain Region.
The Monte Vista district can be
made just as famous, and just as
well known for its productiveness
as the Greeley district, and there
never was more opportune time
to begin this aggressive boosting
campaign than now. A plan of
honest advertising setting forth
the advantages and possibilities of
the Monte Vista district, explain
ing the wonderful productiveness
of the soil and describing the var
ious crops raised: Telling accu-
rately and IN detail the things that
will attract an eastern farmer or
merchant who is interested in
locating in Colorado, and this
properly handled-fnanc and
managed by the business men OF
this city,-will carry with it such
prestige and endorsement that any
man desiring to locate in Colorado
will investigate this district.
You can travel from Montana to
Mexico along the Rocky Mountain
range and investigate the resources
and possibilities of the irrigated
valleys tributary to these noun.
tains, and you will find that the
Monte Vista district has more ad-
vantages and fewer drawbacks than
any other agricultural section
That here at our very door will
some day be the best developed
best improved, most productive
most thickly settled and most
prosperous irrigation district in
the entire west, and the only rea.
son these conditions do not exist
today is because our farms are moi
divided into so and l6O acre tracts
We need more people and smaller
farms, and such an advertising
campaign as we refer to would
bring about this development and
increased population at an early
date. 1t would be a substantial
and rapid growth that would bring
such prosperity to the Monte Vista
district that so far has not even
been dreamed of; would double
the present prices of the farming
land and increase several fold the
number of inhabitants of this city
The new settlers would profit by
their investments, and taking it at
a whole, this much favored district
would become famous as the bes
irrigation section of Colorado.
If the business men of Monte
Vista will have illustrated litera
ture published describing this dis
trict, and give these booklets tc
the Real Estate men to distribute
the day can be hastened when al
these things will come. The liter
ature referred to should be attract
i've; the description accuratel,
written; the illustrations interest
ing and the book TO show that mucl
money was expended in its publ
cation. Such literature will no
be thrown aside, and from the fac
that it is to have the endorsement
A of all the business men of the city
!. would give every prospective set
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-07-06

Mrs. r. H. Davis and daughter
and Mrs. Clarence Goad, son and
daughter went to Alamosa We'd
nesday to spend the Fourth with
friends.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-07-06
VALLEY TOWNS
CELEBRATE FOURTH

Monte Vista people chose the
Fourth of July this year to visit
neighboring towns, and strong
delegations were present at the
various points where formal pro-
grams were announced.
The delegation for Creede were
forced to go elsewhere or remain
at home owing to the late train.
Center drew a large number and
her entertainment was frst-class.
The largest crowd went to Ala
mosa and helped to swell the five
thousand who are always found
there. The main attraction WAS
the ball game between Monte Wis
ta and A a mosa which was
won by the latter in the 11th in
ming, score 8 to s. Owing to the
strong, cold wind which blew dur
ing the entire game, fielding was
difficult and several costly errors
were made. The batteries were:
Honska and Anheier for Alamosa,
and Wilson and Mcintosh for
Monte. Both pitchers were hit
hard; l6 hits being made of Hons
ka and 8 off Wilson. Honska
struck out and walked /, Wilson
famed 6 and 6 were walked. Ala
mosa made 4 errors and Monte 6.
There was meeting of the
Stookgrowers at Town hall Satur-
day. General discussion of the
cattle business and taking in of
new members occupied the atten-
ton of the cattlemen. The next
meeting will be held at Del Norte
the last Saturday in September.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-07-06

d. E. Newcomb Of La Jara spent
Tuesday in Monte Vista. He re-
ports the recent arrival at his home
of a son and heir.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-07-06
Teaches Political Economy

In the fall Of 1885 Mr.. Wilson
began teaching political economy
to the girls of Bryn Mawr. From
this institution he went to Wes-
leyan university, where he re-
mained until called to Princeton
in 1890 to occupy the chair OF
Jurisprudence and politics. In
1902 he was elected president OF
Princeton where he introduced
many reforms.
After being nominated candidate
for governor of New Jersey he re-
signed the presidency OF Princeton
college. AS governor he forced
through a Democratic assembly
and Republican senate a direct
primary and election law which
takes the organization OF both par
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-07-06

T. A. CosgritT and j. G. Burger,
officers of the Hamilton National
bank of Denver were in Monte
Vista Wednesday and spent some
time looking over this part of the
Valley.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-07-06

r. +. Robb went to Alamosa
Wedne sdny to spend the Fourth.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-07-06

In the fall of 1879 Wilson took
up the law course, at the Univer-
sity of Virginia, and in May 1882
he opened law office at Atlanta,
Ga. He spent much of his time
in the study of the science of gov
ernment.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-07-06

Mrs. r. j. Mckenzie, who has
been spending her vacation with
friends of Denver, returned Friday.
When she left some time ago she
intended to visit in st. Louis, Mo-,
but when the weather became ex-
tremely hot, she decided to come
back to the pleasant San Luis
V alley.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-07-06

w. j. En- Earl has returned to
Monte Vista and is now in the
auto livery business with head
quarters at the Shakespeare gar
age. Mr.. En- Earl is too well known
as an expert to machinists to need
any recommendations.