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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-09-17
Thoughts of Mother.

Years and years ago, we are afral
to say how many-when the breezes
crept in under the lowhang1ng branch
es and the graceful elm swept the
roof of the old home with loving
embrace, when the odors Of the cherry
and apple blossoms were waited in
from the little orchard near by, we
remember the peep, dark shadows
under the roug;l old oak and the soft
lights through the white curtained
windows, the pleasant rooms, the
music and mother, who laughed over
our baby antics, grew proud of boyish
triumphs, how her sad heart beat
when we left the home fold to win
our way in the world, the mother
whose hair grew gray in her care for
us, whose heart humbled by the null
titude of her prayers in our behalf,
whose face grew more tender as the
years marked their progress upon her
cheeks, whose steps faltered and
whose hands trembled because her
buoyancy has been given freely in our
behalf. The mother who stayed in
the old home while We were far away.
There came at last letter in another
hand, and dear old mothsr was at rest.
Then we went home, but the old-time
home was gone forever. All, we know
how trivial everything then seemed
! beside mothers love.
We know how kind word would
have cheered her heart. We know
how business cares crowded out the
home letters; and how mother watched
and waited for the tardy missive. We
know how her heart bled for an old
time caress, and how she went to rest
with a prayer on her lips for US. Re-
member mother, boys, before it is too
late-you have yet time to shIw your
appreciation of her love. See her
hair, it is white as snow, and it has
been bleached by care of you. Watch
her. Show her your love. Court her
as you would a sweetheart, if you
would make her happy. All too soon
this mother will be gone.-Reform.
Press.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-09-17
BEST AND BIGGEST FAIR.

We are indeed proud of the enviable
record Lexington county has made
along progressive agricultural lines.
Exhibits of which and county could
feel proud are being prepared by the
citizens of almost every section for the
county fair, which opens Tuesday,
October 21st, and lasts three days.
The premium lists have just been
finished and the officers of the associa-
tion are distributing them among the
constituents of the fair. It contains
a large number of valuable premiums
to be paid in cash to field crop, horse,
mule, cattle, swine, sheep, goat, floral,
household, needle and fancy work and
other exhibits. A new feature of the
association this year is large list OF
special premiums offered for exhibits
in the various departments. Our citl'
zens seem to be more enthused IN the
fair than heretofore and it is obvious,
from the preparation now under way,
that it will be the biggest and best this
year since it's matriculation.
From the exhibits of our county fair
the officers will pick out exhibits for
the State fair. And there is no reason
why Lexington should not carry off
a number Of the best prizes. Last year
the first and second prizes for an agri-
cultural exhiolt were carried off by
Lexingtonians. The prizes have been
raised for the coming fair. Capital
premium for the best county display
is $500, second $500 and third $500.
Capital premium for any one exhibit
is $3.50, second 500, third $50 and
fourth $25.
Our county fair association has al
Wags made an entry at the State talr
and has been commended on the dis
plays. 1t has already been entered
for the next fair. We have the cli-
mate and the most fertile soil in this
section of the country, and it is more
than pleasure to live in this land of
natural and developed thrift, peace
and gentle sunshine. In this county
we can produce almost anything that
springs from the soil and we have the
men with the brain to do the rest.
This is the simple reason for our con-
tention that her past record will be
sustained, and probably better this
year.
Those wishing to make contributions
to the county exhibit or wishing infor-
nation pertaining to the exhibit should
write to Col. G. Baylis Wingard, Lex
ington, S. O.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-09-17
BOTTLED DRINKS.

I am now making and delivering
bottled drinks in all the popular
favors and several..well.known special
ties. Having a new plant and all
drinks being bottled under sanitary
conditions, am prepared to supply
excellent drinks. I solicit your patron
age, promising you prompt delivery
and the best the market affords.
NJ. D. HARMAN,
Lexington, S. O.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-09-17

The healing demulcent qualities Of
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound are
not duplicated in any other medicine
for coughs and colds. Any substitute
offered you is an inferior article. Re-
fuse to o-acceptsit for it can not produce
the healing and soothing effect of
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound
Insist upon the genuine, which con-
taias no opiates.
Harmon Drug Store. adv
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-09-17
Card of Tha INKS.

I wish to thaEk the PEOPLE of Pelion
and surrounding community for their
kindness during my wife's recent illness
and death. May Heavens richest
blessings abundantly reward them.
c.. R. Risb,
Pelion. S. @.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-09-17

For cards of candidates for mayor
in the coming municipal election we
will charge 81 90 each and for alder
men $1.00 each, the cards to run until
the election.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-09-17

Mrs. Dodie Mitchell and daughter,
Miss Cecil, are visiting their brother
and uncle here, Mr.. Scott Hendrix.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-09-17
{. F. LEAPHARI
REAL estate and
INSURANCE,
Life, Casualty, Live Stock, Tornado,
Hail Storm, Automobile and
Fire insurance.
Some Real Bargains in Real Estate
Some Real Bargains in Real Estate

Lot 6Ox21O north Depot street, Lex.
ington, S. G. Excellent home site.
so acre two miles of Lexington, S @,
Said land at bargain,
Also $50 acres adjoining the above
tract at figure that will astonish,
80 acre plantation 1 1-2 miles of
Lexington, clay subsoil, we'll watered,
rs acres open, balance oak and pine
saw timber, 10 room house, all neces.
sary out-buildings, Situated on the
proposed trolley line. Easy terms.
100 acre farm, 2 miles of Lexington,
clay sub-soil, we'll watered, 40 acres
open, oak and pine timber, room
dwelling, necessary out-buildings. At
bargain, easy terms.
165 acres sand land, 1 1-2 miles
Lexington, so acres open, owner will
cut the tract to suit the purchaser.
Must be sold at once at sacrifice
price. Easy terms.
10 acres just outside the incorporate
limits of Lexington, on extension of
Hendrix street, two tenant houses.
Must be seen to be appreciated.
lots on Church street, Lexington,
S. G., opposite new School Building
Dirt cheap for cash.
Write, Call, Come and See
c.. E. LEAPHART, ACT,
Lexington, s. C.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-09-17
CIRCULATION $500.

If gas would produce "kale' some
folk would honestly be immensely
ri ch.
Charlevoix county herald., 1913-08-23
Mouids of Bronze Ago.

The molds Of the latter bronze ags
were either Of clay or bronze3+ In cast
ing swords and daggers OF bronze the
molds must have been of clay ant
been heated to. dull redress at tht
time when the, metal was, poured in
method of casting which is still
practiced in Japan-as by no Other
means could such perfect castings q
their thin blades have been obtained
The castings generally were ham
mered ait the cutting edges. and u
is to this hammering. and to it only
that the hardness of the cutting edge:
of both copper and bronze weapons II
due, and not to any method OF tenn
pering. Much has been written abou
the so-caHed art Of ternpering bronzt
supposed to have been pTacticed By
the men OF the Bronze Age in the
manufacture Of their weapons; thu
hardness is also said to be greater
than can be given to the bronze a
the present day. William Gowlant
has recently pointed out that this II
an error, and has expressed the opin
ion that it can only have arisen ow
ing II its authors never having made
any comparative practical tests o
the hardness OF bronze. :
Charlevoix county herald., 1913-08-23
A Good Show.

So many people living in the smaller
towns and cities are reluctant in at
tending shows that come to their COM
munity and which charge price per-
haps little higher than the ordinary
shows and many will remark "Oh, |
wouldn't pay that price to see a show
in this Opera House" or "They would
not give half of it on this stage" We
admit that this is true with many Com
panies which play in the smaller cities,
but not SO with the big production OF
Norton and Eambert's "The Girl and the
Stampede, for their scenery is so ar
ranged that it can be made to fit any
stage and with actors whose persona
ity and talent are such that you lose
none of the fine points of the play and
quickly become oblivious to your sur
roundings, enjoying Erhe Girl aid the
Stampede" as well in Your home town
as ycY would enjoy it ifENew York O,
Chicago. The date Of this great play is
set for Aug. Is and patrons may secure
their tickets, at the usual place one
week in advance.
Charlevoix county herald., 1913-08-23
SAFE WAY TO CARRY SKUNKs
John Burroughs 10 Authority for This,
II Any One Cares to Try Some
what Rash Experiment.

There Is saying among country
folk that skunk can be safely car
ried by the tail, saying that some
naturalists deny" says Julian Bur
roughs. In telling OF his boyhood days
with his fatheE John burroughs. In
the Craftsman. Father determined
TO try the question for himself. his
courage being equal to the task
Every time that ] caught skunk
about the house / let father have q
try at him. First we carefully shut
up the dog, much to the latter's dis
gust; then the skunk was gently
lifted on,,a pole and dropped into an
empty barrel. the trapN being opened
over the edge to liberate him. In q
few minutes. .or as soon as the skunk
had become used to the barrel. father
would reach in. clasp him firmly by
his plumelilIe tail and then raise him
aloft, always being careful not to LEI
the Animal get his front feet on any
near object. This we repeated ever
and over without any accident, prov
ing Without doubt that the skunks OF
Ulster county. at least. can be safels
carried by their tails" !
Charlevoix county herald., 1913-08-23
Booth and Oxford.

Through evil report and good re.
port, and in spite of. much physical
disability, he slowly came into his
own. To one who is. aware of his be-
glnnings and lifelong limitations II
seems almost grotesque that staid,
conservative OxfSrd-so jealous of het
learning. so hearty in her adherence
of 1.-The Philistines"-should have con.
ferred on this man her degree Of Doc,
tor of Civil Law; but Oxford did it,
and Booth deserved it. For into the
very heart of Oxford aud of all of de.
cent English Booth had driven his own
conviction that the most venerable OF
human laws are but dead letter un.
less and until they are, suffused and
by the Higher Law of Love
All over the world there are thous.
ands OF well.to-do people who owe IL
to General Booth, and his blatant. con.
spicuous reminders, that they did not
quite forget who is My Neighbor Y".--
The Churcbmap.
Charlevoix county herald., 1913-08-23
New Rose From Ulster.

Time and unlimited patience, with
years of experimenting. Is the cost o.
producing a new, rose. but when thi'
effort Is attended with success the re
muheration and the glory of achieve
ment are, or should be, entirely salts
factory. A new rose has made its de
but at the National Rose society's au
tumn show In London "The color Il
flaming terra Gotta. shading tt
prawn pink" Such is the description
and the blooms have been obtained
after four years persistent cross-fer
tilizing by the <cultivator, Mr.. Mo
Greedy, of Portadown. Ireland. There
are only a dozen blooms of the new
flower. but these are sold at $500
each. The growers stock consists o.
forty plants. which he will not par
with for $4,000. and not plant will
he sell until 1913. It is extremel,
difficult to produce really good rose
and in producing this one many hun
dred plants were condemned as use
less.
Charlevoix county herald., 1913-08-23
KEEPING CUT FLOWERS FRESH
Water Must Be- Changed Frequently
and the Blossoms Should Be .
Sprink!ed Every Hour.

Almost the first thought that fol-
lows admiration for freshly picked
bouquet is how 1t can be preserved
the greatest length OF time? Many
experiments have been undertaken to
prevent flowers from fading-such as
placing salt In. the 'water,r or nippins
them of and applying sealing wax
We have tried all methods. and have
come to the conclusion that changing
water in which the stems are plunged
frequently and sprinkling the flowers
hourly, will keep them fresh and fair
longer than will other treatment.
The water used should be tepid.
The cooler the temperature Of the
apartment the better. Never leave
flowers under a gas Jet. or they will
Immediately blight. The last thing at
night, change the water on the stems
and sprinkle the flowers thoroughly.
Tie over the vase or basket, tissue pa
per which has been soaked in water.
Over this tuck O newspaper. In the
morning the flowers will be found as
fair as the night previous.
Roses fade sooner than almost any
flowers. Heliotrope will wither and
blacken with the tenderest care. II
should be nipped from a bouquet as
soon as, 1t loses freshness. Lilies,
tulips, ,narcissus. .euphorbias. hya.
cinths and all flowers. with suculent
stems can be preserved several days.
Charlevoix county herald., 1913-08-23
Retardlna Home Influence.

A writer in the Boston Transcript
remarks upon the new factors which
antagonize home relations and absorb
80 much time and attention that home
is a less constant factor and seems to
the child less important than it did q
generation ago. -"
/. THE school, not only with its regu.
lar work. but with It's athletics.and af.
filiated social interests, demands, an
amount Of time. The
church, with its many organizations,
calls for many evening hours as well
as for a large part of Sunday In
some communities the children seem
to have about as few hours for free,
quiet home life as the busiest Of BUSH
ness men, and the mother needs the
best methods as well as the finest
Of spirit in the ever lessening amount
Of time she has to exert those infiu-
ences which are recognized as the
most potent as we'll as the most up
lifting in life. The church Is making
mistake IN pushing so vigorously
missionary, philanthropfc and social
organizations for women, while rele,
eating to minor place that organizes
ton whose aim ID to strengthen the
very heart Of the social organism-the
home. More attention should be given
to the honoring and helping Of mother.
hood" ~;
Charlevoix county herald., 1913-08-23
Marvellous SURGICAL Feat.

An exsoldier. named Blomquist. has
just been pronounced cured. in Stock
holm. Sweden. after one OF the most
remarkable operations on record. A
year ago Blomquist was accidentally
shot In the head during the maneuv-
ers. and II was found that one half OF
the brain had been injured. and that
the only chance OF life for the patient
lay In its removal, After, much de-
liberation by the doctors the perilous
operation was performed. with the
marvellous result that within few
weeks Blomquist recovered He was
in full possession of all his faculties,
but on being tested in. the matter OF
reddlng and writing, he was found TO
have entirely forgotten the meaning
of the alphabet and numerals. One OF
the doctors undertook to re-teach him
all the forgotten lore. and after not
very considerable time and much IN
.duistry. Blomquist, IL again. able to
read and write He has now left the
nursing home. where he has. been
under the care Of the, doctors, and re.
turned to work on his farm. He Ia
robust in health and shows no trace
physically or mentally Of the ex.
thaordinary experience he has had. i.
Charlevoix county herald., 1913-08-23

Tie daughter of A. Mitchell. Bag.
dad, KY. had bad case 'of kidney
trouble and they feared her health
WAS permanently impaired. MIR. Mitch
ell says. She was in terrible shape
but got her to take Foley kidney
Pills and now she Is completely cured
Women are more liable TO have kidney
trouble than men and will find Foley
Kidney Pills safe dependable and
honest medicine. Hites Drug Store.
Charlevoix county herald., 1913-08-23
Equal Rights.

Women demand equal rights with
men. What does woman have to
wear during the oppressive dog days OF
1918?
One low-necked, sleeveless mosquito
netting gown slit up TO the'knee.
One pair of silk stockings.
One pair Of slippers.
That's all.
But what does man wear during
the same dog days?
One coat.
One vest.
One pair trousers.
One shirt with starched collar.
One pair SOCKS.
One union suit.
One hat.
One pair sus2enders
Ole belt. ..
One necktie.
II he takes his coat off in hot res
taurant he is thrown out. If he takes
his collar off he's rpbe. If he wore
his trousers slit up. TO the kcee he
would he sent TO the "bug house"
Equal rights? Huh!-Grand Rapids
Evening Press.
Charlevoix county herald., 1913-08-23
Mancelona Co, Broke.

The Mancelona Milling Company has
failed with liabilities estimated at $4,000
and no assets. Poor management is
given as the cause.
The goods and chattles of the corpor-
alton were sold at auction last Saturday
and were bio in by MIR. Foote for 500,
which sum includes building, and three
lots. The stockholders will lose every
dollar they invested and the creditors
Will fare little better.
Charlevoix county herald., 1913-08-23

Sometimes the symptoms Of kidney
and bladder trouble are so plain no
one can mistake them. Backache,
weak and lame back with soreness
over the kidneys, sharp pains. rheum-
atsm, dull headache and disturbed
sleep, are ali indications of trouble
that Foley Kidney Pills will relieve
quickly and permanently Try them.
Hites Drug Store. s.
The Washington herald., 1913-10-18

leased the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs
George B. Wagner. 1si2 Twsnty-ninth
Street. for their stay here II Is one Of
the finest old houses in Georgetown.
Senator Henry p. Lippitt. his son. Mr..
Henry Lippitt, and his daughter. Miss
Frances LIppitt. have returned from Eu-
rope and are at their farm in Cumber-
land. r. L, before coming to Washington.
The officers and attaches to the Naval
Academy will give hops during the COM
ing season on Friday, November a: FRI
day, December s; Saturday, December q;
Friday. January q; Saturday. February
a; Friday, April "a. and Friday. May s.
The dates OF the midshipmen's hops
are October Is, November ]. Is. and Is;
December 1s and 81. january 7, February
Z and 3. March q, April Is. May 2 1s,
and 30.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar, T. Crosby. Of War
renton, Va, and their daughters, Miss
Miriam Crosby and Miss Juliette Crosby,
win sail ON October 9 for Gibraltar.
Cairo. and the far East. They will spend
six or eight months abroad.
The Washington herald., 1913-10-18
Prince of Monaco Arripes
For Capital Visit Tomorrow
European Sovereign Differs Materially from the
Comic Opera Figure; Is Serious Minded
Person Depoted to Science-Uniper-
sity Club Reception.


Of Europe who visit the Capital Sunday The Prince of Monaco
reception the Sunday night
i
in is
om
will De
al a o'clock.
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usually ASSOCIATED by most in
lies the coast Of the Mediterranean
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Hes
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la
lie
The Washington herald., 1913-10-18
Congressional Club Opening

An informal tea yesterday afternoon
marked the opening of the Congressional
Club for the fall season. 1t Will be the
only official entertainment given by the
club until its formal opening in De-
cember.
Mrs. Duncan U. Fletcher, president OF
the club. received the guests. who num-
bered fifty, and Mrs. Cullop. OF Indiana,
presided at the prettily appointed tea
table
The rooms were attractively decorated
with vases OF pink and white roses and
palms.
Mrs. willis Van Dervanter, who has
gone to New York for a week. is stay
ing at the Hotel wolcott. where she
has been Joined by friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. James C. Curtis, who
spent the summer on the North Shore.
have returned to Washington. and have
taken a house in N Street for the winter.
Mrs. Mark Hanna is at the ST. Regis,
New York. for a short time before COM
Ing to Washington. She entertained
guests at dinner there last night
Mr.. and MISE. II. Sothern, who will
be seen here the week beginning October
q in shakespearsan repertoire have
The Washington herald., 1913-10-18
ABRAHAM KAUFMAN
DIES In NEW YORK
Former Washington Department Store
Proprietor Passes Away at
Age of Sixty-0ne.

D. ]. Kaufman. president Of the d. J.
Kaufman Company, of this city, has
gone to New York to arrange for the
funeral of Abraham kaufman, his broth
er. who died Thursday at his home, SOS
West Il6th Street, New York.
Abraham Kaufman was sixty-one years
cid. He was one Of the first department
store proprietors in this city. Mr.. Kauf-
man was born in Baltimore Nearly fifty
years ago he came here and opened
department store in the Southeast section
of the city. Afterward he established
store at Twelfth and r Streets North
west. Later he became general manager
for S. Kann, Sons & Co., where he re-
mained for many years.
IN recent years Mr.. Kaufman had been
I'm the advertising business IN New York
and made his home there
Mr. Kaufman, besides his wife, leaves
five children-Mrs. Arthur Tritsch. of
Montreal; Herbert Kaufman, editor of the
womans World; Harry Kaufman, of
Pittsburgh, and Joseph and Carl Kauf-
man, both OF New York.
The Washington herald., 1913-10-18

Dams thought. but no word beyond
friendship passed between them He was
perfectly sure that she wouldn't have
him. He thought Of asking Murray how
you got nice 81 to- want to marry
you when you were secretly afraid OF
her, A.. a. 80
Fate helped out his fears , and his
silence. One night he met her on her
way back from work and saw at once
that there was trouble.
-Pm fred she said. '.and in disgrace.
Some money was iven out-too much
change. Sadie Wells lied II onto me.
couldn't square myself"
He gave her one look and tucked her
arm under his.
Never mind. honey: you marry me
5nd go out and keep house for me. and
III see You righted at the store. Didn't
you know loved you. Annie? Didn't you
know ftr' They had turned down a quiet
side street, and the girl was choking
back tears of trouble. tears OF joy and
relief Don't you love me?" questioned
Dan. Don't your
She nodded happily. and then for 2
moment she found her voice.
. .'oh, adore you, Dan, You know"
He did know.
The Washington herald., 1913-10-18

and was the culiniration OF charming
romance which began in Washington In
1910. The bride IL the daughter OF MI.
William Follmer, Of this city.
Miss Mary Donelson and her niece, Miss
Sarah Parker, have returned to Wash
ington for the winter.
The Spanish Minister and Nine. de
Riano will close the summer legation at
to Washington.
The semi-weekly meet Of the drag
hunt OF the Riding ana Hunt Club OF
Washington, will be held this afternoon.
The course will be given OFT by Mr.
Walter Tuckerman. master Of houndS
Miss Monks. VIII sing, and Miss Con-
stance Adams viii recite for the ladies Of
the Presbyterian Home this evening.