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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-04
BACK STABBED
BY HIS BROTHER

Cottonwood Lake, N. D., Dec. 3.-ln a
fight Tuesday, November %, Olaf Han
sen was stabbed in the back by his
brother John. The fracas took place at
the home of another brother, Hans p.
Olaf was rushed to Wildrose for medical
assistance and the wound seWed up. Hans
to Cottonwood Lake and made COM
plant but when Constagle Williams and
deputy Thompson arrived on the scene
of the fracas the wielder of the knife
had disappeared. He has not yet been
captured.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-04
STOCKMAN SHIPS
CATTLE TO fA1TEN

Cleveland, n. D.. Dec. "a. L.. Har-
Alison shipped in a couple Of carloads Q
cattle (feeders) which he will finish this
winter on his bounteous store of feed
and ship out when finished. This is a
new turn in the cattle industry in this
country, as it is seldom the case that
the native cattle are finished when ship
ped out, saying nothing of shipping them
in to finish. ~ ~-
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-04
fire AT MEDORA
CAUSED EXCITEMENT

Medora, N. d., Dec. "a fuse burning
in the rear of the depot here caused
some excitement. The night operator, re-
turning to the depot. noticed the odor
of burning powder and investigated. The
fuse was not attached to any explosive.
There appears to have been no motive
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-04
YOUNGSTERS SENT
TO HOME AT FARGO

Omemee, n. D., Dec. 3.-The Liege
children, who were deserted here a short
time 6 by their mother, have been
sent to the children's home in Fargo.
The mother, who was a widow, left the
children with an INDECENT grandmother
and went to Montana to be remarked.
The aged grandmother as unable to pro-
vide for the children and was forced to
appeal to the authorities for assistance.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-04
RAND a. cHERRY BUTTE.

Cherry Butte, N. D., Dec. 3.-The young
men in the vicinity of Cherry Butte
Consolidated School in st. Croix township
TIeainstruments ior6sthiis band aahavea been
ordered and are expected eto arrive with
in a few weeks. when practice will be
commenced and will continue twice a
week during the winter months.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-04
MEDORA women
TO FURNISH PIANO

Medora. \. D.. Dec. 3.-The women Of
Medora have pledged themselves to fur
nish a piano for the new school house,
and are arranging a series of entertain
ments and parties to get the purchase
price. The first effort was "a general
party, given by the card club at the Me-
dora hall Saturday night. Supper was
served, and the evening devoted to
games, cards and other diversions.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-04
HEAD STUFFED? GOT
A COLD? TRY PAPE'S
Pape's Cold Compound Ends Colds
And Grippe In A Few Hours.

PdpeS Ool0 GnuS Sosos
And Grippe In A Few Hours.
Take "Pape's Cold Compound every
two hours until you have taken three
doses then all grippe misery goes
and your cold will be broken. It
promptly opens your clogged-up nos
trils and the air passages Of the
head; stops nasty, discharge or nose
running; relieves the headache, dull
ness, feverishness sore throat, sneez.
ing, ene and stiffness.
Don't stay stuffed-up! Quit blow.
ing and snuffling. Ease your throb-
bling head-nothing else in the world
gives such prompt relief as "Pape's
Cold Compound which costs only rs
cents at any drug store. It acts
without assistance, tastes nice, and
causes no inconvenience. Accept no
substitute.-Adv.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-04
WOMAN FATALLY BURNED
Gasoline Explosion at Vesta Seriously
Injuries Three Others

m Injuries ThFee OtHcT8 49,
Redwood Falls, Mimi, Dec. 3.-Striking
a match in a room where a girl was
cleaning clothing with gasoline, resulted
in the death Of Mrs. S. A. Johnson of
Vesta, 60 years old, and serious burns.
to her husband and two children. The
s sba sustained n a terrible ! FL burns about
condition. 1t Is believed the children will
recover Neighbers prevented the fire,
from destroying 1.-THE residence. i
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-04
North Dakota and Northwest News

mons, who first saw the light of day on
that date. Not that Mr.. Emmons re-
members the weather himself, but he was
often told that 1t was a mighty cold
day when he anne into the world. X
Consider the weather today and think
how times have changed in North Dakota
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-04
DAKOTA BANKER
HURT BY WAVE

New York, Dec. 3.-John IL. Movius, Of
Lidgerwood, N. d., wealthy banker and
land owner, was badly hurt on an ocean
wave. He was taken to a hospital here
Immediately upon arrival today. 1t is
considered a miracle that he as saved.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-04

The Philippines exported more than
212,5O0 tons of raw sugar, a record
quantity, in the fiscal year ending
with June.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-04

t,aInes' .The little one was still alive and
a special train was secured and the tot
hurried to Deer River where a doctor
worked in vain trying to save its lie
but death resulted last night.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-04
eURoLARs ENTeRTHEATRE.

Great FAILS, MOht.. Dec. y.-BuTglafs
forced an entrance to q theatre here.
drilled the office safe, put tnEa charge OF
safesswas blown to pieces but the noise
brought policemen and others, and the
burglars fled. not taking time even 70
grab the sacks containing a large amount
Of cash. There is no clue.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-04
pEArHs IN NoRTHwEST.

who gained distinction the boys
minister, is dead at Colorado Springs,
Col. Tuberculosis was the cause.
Yankton, s. D.-Mrs.S Sig %. Hanger,
aged Al, wife Of the Norwegian vice con-
was wen known Ii the twin cities.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-06-18
"CindereIla"

/ Batesburg, June 14-One of the best
arranged local affairs eyer given in
Batesburg was the performance Of
sCinderalla" as given last night by
girls of the high school grades, assist
ed by several of the pupils of the lower
grades. From the first scene till the
curtain went down on the crowning
act the play was splendid success
Those taking part in the p lay show
ed remarkable talent, and each and
every one did her part exceptionally
we'll. The choruses were splendid and
showed that those taking part in them
nad been very faithful in preparing tor
the play as given last night. About
80 pupils took part. The proceeds will
go towards furnishings for the new
school building.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-06-18
YOU CON Hove A NeQ|tl
i. 0t beQdtD| HQjT

Nothing equals an aureole of beauti-
full hair as frame for a pretty face.
Without background Of nice hair a
really pretty face frequently becomes
plain and, with it, unattractive featurs
assume life and beauty.
Every woman can increase her natur-
al charm by using Newbro's Herpi-
eide. Herpicide makes hair beautiful.
The dandruff germ saps the vitality
the hair. Herpicide applied intelli-
gently and regularly checks this des-
truction of hair life and prevents the
hair from falling out, giving it snap
and luster, soft, silky aufiness which
can be acquired in no other way.
Newbro's Herpicide in SOC and S1.O0
sizes is guaranteed to do all that is
claimed. If you are not satisfied your
money will be refunded.
Applications may be obtained at the
best barber shops and hair dressing
parlors. adv.
Harmon Drug Co.. Special Agents.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-06-18
Union Meeting.

The Union meeting OF the lower
division of the Lexington Association
will meet with New Brookland church
Saturday and Sunday, June % and 20.
SATURDAY A. n.
II to II. .30-Devotional Exercises.
11.30 to 12-Enrollment of Delegates
and report from Churches.
10 to Il. 2.3o-Ministerial Education.
Opened by o. T. Moncrief.
1880 to 1-State Missions. Opened
by.J. @. Holley.
Ito 2-Recess for Dinner.
Q to 2.301Formation of Fields and
Location Of Pastors. Opened by G.
Il. Corbitt. sse.'
$50 to 3-Eow to Finance q Church.
Opened by L. T. Carrot.
3 to 4-Anti- Dispensary. Opened by
w. @. Baxley.
SUNDAY A. NJ.
10 to 11-Sunday School Work. By
]. G.. Fallaw.
II to 12-Sermon. By w. @. Baxley.
j. H. LAIRD, FOR COMMITTEE.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-06-18
CIRCULATION $500.
Lonu Search Ends.

Lexington, June 12.-After a search
of over two years Sheriff Sim J. Mil
ler of this county, on Monday, sue
eeeded IN locating William 81. Stone,
3 white barber, wanted in Lexington
on q charge of grand larceny. Stone
was traced from place to place over
this and other States, and was finally
captured at Woodruff, Spartanburg
county. It is alleged that Stone
while engaged as barber at the shop
Of 8. j. Long in this town, about two
years ago, stole several razors during
the night time and made his departure.
It is also charged that he entered the
Office of the Citizens Telephc le COM
pany, where the night operators Il. K.
Roof, was sleeping and took therefrom
q suit of clothes, razor, several neck
ties and two shirts, the total amount
ing TO about $40. A warrant was issued
for the young man and placed in the
hands of the Lexi to sheriff
for execution, but Stone escaped by
the light of the noon.
The young man was brought to
Lexington yesl srday. He confessed
his guilt, laying his downfall and sub
seouent crime to the use of liquor,
saying that he was ander its influence
at the time he committed the theft.
Solicitor Zimmerman agreed to set
element of the case, and the prosecu-
tors did likewise. Friends Of Stone
at Woodruff wired the funds with
which to pay up the costs and charges,
and the young man was released.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-06-18
The Southern Railway

Is offering low excursion rates to
number of places:
To Abbeville, S. c., on account of
Firemen's Tournament, tickets on sale
June 1926, good to return July 1st.
S13.75. Monteagle and Sewanee,
Tenn, and return, on account Open
ing Week, July $40, Bible Course July
1870, Missionary meeting July 23-Aug.
30. Tickets sold July l, to Aug. "A,
with final limit returning Sept. 5, 1913
$3.50. Ashland and Charlottesville
Va, and return account Summer
school, University of Virginia, June
24-August 7, 1918. Tickets sold June
2l to 2s inclusive, good returning Is
days from, but not including date of
sale.
$3.50. Knoxville, Tenn. and return
account Summer School of the South,
University of Tennessee, June 24-Aug
i tickets sold June 22-July 10, 1918.
good returning IS days from, but not
including date Of sale. Extensions.
S. 50. Wayues7ille, n. G. and re-
turn account Laymens' Missionary
movement, NJ F.. Church south, June
o5-July 10; Tickets sold June 1928 in
elusive with final limit returning July
l3, 1918.
SIS So. Cincinnati, Ohio. and re-
turn account Supreme Lodge OF the
World, LOYAL Order OF Moose, July
2s-Aug /, tickets on sale July 26'2S,
with final limit returning August 5,
1918. Extensions.
Pullman sleeping car and dining car
>ervice on through trains, convenient
through and local train service. For
detailed information. call Oh nearest
ticket agent.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-06-18

''Mally" as b was familiarly called
by his many friends and associates
here died Saturday at the home of his
sister near Johnston, where he was
carried about two weeks ago. He has
been sufferer fo- sometime with that
dreaded disease pellagra. Malachia
moved to our town from Saluda sever.
al years ago to study law. Lately he
has been Office man for the firm of
Melton & Sturkie here. He was of a
quiet disposition and by close atten-
ton to his duties held the confidence
of his employers and made many
friends. He was about 35 years old
4 nd leaves two sisters and father.
The remains were buried at Saluda
Sunday.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-06-18
New BrOOkland Dots.

) We have had good rains for the
past few days and crops and vegeta'
ton seem to be taking start to grow.
Mr.. w. A. Goddard and family
have moved back to Gross Hill to
make their home. While we regret
to give them up, our best wishes 60
with them.
DIR. R. z. Smith, Of Columbia, has
located here and we hope for him
much success.
Miss Minnie Hutto, a charming
young lady Of CASTOR, was a recent
visitor &C. Columbia and New Brook
land, spending several days with her
sister, Mrs. J. D. Goddard.
Messrs. A. J. and W. NJ. Smith. Of
CASTOR vicinity, were here on a busi-
ness trip last week.
Mesdames Pinson and Profit, of
Cross Hill and Waterloo, have re-
turned to their respective homes after
several weeks stay here.
Mr.. J. Cress Hutto, of CASTOR, was
here on business trip recently.
Mr.. R. s. Fallaw, of CASTOR vicinity,
visited the home Of Rev. and Mrs. Nc
Gill, last week.
Little Miss Mary Elizabeth, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Goddard, has
been spending some time at the home
of her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jas. II. Hutto, of CASTOR.
Prof. and Mrs. Limberger have re-
turned to our town and we gladly
welcome them back. This is Mrs.
Limberger's former home.
We would like to see Florida letter
appear more often in the good, old
Lexington Dispatch.
BLUE EYES.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-06-18
National News.

Washington, June 14.-Visceun
Chinda, the Japanese ambassador, has
advised Secretary 5ryan that Japan
is willing to renew for another period
of FIVE years her peace arbitration
treaty. with the United States, which
expires by limitation August "a.
W. O. Saunders, editor Of The Down
Homer, magazine published at Eliza
beth City, n. c., has been indicted
and true bill rendered by the grand
jury on the charge of publishing an
incendiary article, headed "Blease
ought to be shot," The article referred
to appeared in the February issue of
the magazine and the charge is being
prosecuted by the United States De-
partment of Justice.
Col. Goethals, chief engineer of the
Panama Canal, states that he expects
to turn water in the canal about Oct. 1.
This means that the canal will be
open to- navigation some time in
October.
The estate of John Jacob Astor,
who perished in the Titantic disaster,
has been officially appraised at $685.
100000, The largest ever appraised in
this country.
G. E. Ercanbeach, of Santa Barbara,
CAL, offered to pay United States
Senator Works 81 900 for getting him
the postmastership Of that town and
has been arrested.
Eleven lives were lost when an un-
derground subway caved in on Satur-
day in New York.
More than score of people were
injured in rear-end trolley collision
Sunday night in st. Louis County, Mo-
Congressman Lever has renewed his
efforts before the governments river
and harbor authorities to have Edisto
river made navigable to Orangeburg.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-06-18
BOTTLED DRINKS.

1 am now making and delivering
bottled drinks in all the popular
fiavors and several we'll known special
ties. Having a new plant and all
drinks being bottled under sanitary
conditions, I am prepared to supply
excellent drinks. solicit your patron
age, promising you prompt delivery
and the best the market affords.
M. D. HARTMAN,
Lexington, 8. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-06-18
Entirely Satisfactory.

! Supervisor Colley reports that he
has given the new road machine
trial over in the Fork, near Chaplin,
with squad of the chain gang as the
force, and he and his associates on the
board are well pleased with results.
This is the right move and we trust
that our county will soon hav many
miles of well built roads. The i'm
proved machine will enable the gang
toget over more territory and we hope
our people in the various sections
where the roads need attention will be
patient. Their turn will come in due
time.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-06-18
BARBECUE.

We will furnish our annual Barbecue
with refreshments at Gilbert, S. c., On
July 4th, 1918. We are going to furnish
the largest and best cue ever given at
Gilbert. There will be a number of
prominent speakers present. Music by
a well known Band. Everybody in
Yited, good order will be maintained.
There will be plenty to feed the crowd.
The meats will be prepared by the
we'll known cuist Preston Taylor.
TAYLOR & HALLMAN.
June Al mo.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-06-18
Observation-Disclosures

Batesburg, June 11.-Miss Edna May
Etheridge, of Batesburg, and Walter
Ballentine, of Blythewood, were mar.
ried in Columbia June 8, the Rev. T.
G. Herbert officiating. Mrs. Dora
Etheridge, the BRIDES mother, Miss
Efie Etheridge. sister of the bride,
and Misses Annie Lee, Loua and Hat
tie Etheridge went over for the mar
riage. Several members of Mr.. Bal
lentine's family also witnessed the
ceremony.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-06-18
Dots From Big EdiSt0.


So much disagreeable weather has
caused our farmers to fall badly be-
hind with their work. Grass is no
stranger to Us.
All the men around here, who had
to go to court last week. haYe return
ed home again.
NC. Kirkland attended court all
last week.
Miss Viola Sharpe took dinner Sun
day with the newly wed couple, Mr..
and Mrs. E. O. Sharpe.
Mr.. F. L. Obrien and family spent
Sunday at the home of Mr.. Richard
Peel.
We had plenty of rain and cold
wind last week.
Miss Julia Jackson and brother,
Tillman, attended the box party at
Mr.. M. G. Kirkland's.
Mr.. Charlie Cooper is spending a
while with his father, Mr.. J. Pat
Cooper.
Misses Nellie Jeffcoat and Cassie
Reed spent Sunday " ith Misses Beulah
Martin and Bertha Wingard, of Wood
ford. Mrs. Reaa Brown and little
daughter, Miss Nela, spent last Sun
day with Misses Nela and Leila Peel.
Mis-. M. L. Nelson, of Woodford,
spent last week with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. J. R. Bales.
Miss Minnie Lee Justice is home
from College.
Mr.. Pringle Bales attended Court all
last week.
We heard fine sermon Sunday at
Salem, it was delivered by our pastor
Mr.. McGill.
Mr.. Richard Peel attended court last
week.
Mr.. Innis Garter, of Swansea, was
| a visitor Sunday at the home of Mr..
M. G. Kirkland.
Mr.. Otis Peel and his friend, Mr.
Albert Yonce, of Pelion, spent last
week in and around Lexingt on and
had a swell old time.
Mr.. Pat Cooper and his son. James,
was at court last week.
Mr.. J. Webster Frick spent last week
in and around Lexington.
Miss Grace Peel and two brothers of
Neeses attended the box party at the
home of Miss Josephine Kirkland last
week.
Mr.. Bell Peel and family spent Sun
day with his sister, Mrs. Alma Frick.
Misses Jennie and Mertie Harley of
Gross Roads, visited Mr.. Joe Harley
last Sunday.
From the way that a certain young
boy and girl looked Sunday, we will
hear wedding bells soon.
Messrs Ernest Reed and Calton JEFF
coat spent Sunday with Mr.. Bunyon
Martin, of Woodford.
What boy carried his best girl home
Sunday? ... ...... -'
What girl saw her best old boy Sun
day?
Wishing the Dispatch and it's many
readers much success.
I am little black eyed girl. A. &c.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-06-18
Results i'm Acquital.

The trial by jury of the Parr
Shoals laborers and superintendents,
charged with violating the Sunday
law by working on the great power
dam and arrested by Sheriffs Miller
and Hood, on orders FROM Governor
Blease, held before Magistrate Douglas
Tuesday, resulted in a verdict of not
guilty.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-06-18
Barbecue Notice.

will furnish a frst-class barbecue
with refreshments at Pelion, S. c.,
July 4, 1919. Come and bring your
friends and enjoy good dinner and
pleasant day.
R. r. ZENkER,
81. Pelion, S. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-06-18
STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION
of the
BANK OF PELI0k
Located at Pelion, S. G.

Located at Pelion, S. c.
At the close Of business June
4th, 1913.
RESOURCES
Loans and Discounts. .. S17,8 81
Overdratts. ........... 1,132 68
Furniture and Fixtures -. 627 80
Banking House " 2,211 81
Due from Banks and Bankers 1901 81
Currency. y.............. 307 90
GOlQ.
Silver and other Coin. ..... 141 Is
Checks and Cash Items, -
TOTAL S26.216 3s
LIABILITIES.
CAPITAL Stock Paid in. .... s5,o42 50
Surplus. SO 90
Undivided Profits less Cur
Paid. !....... ...... 4O5,,0
Dividends Unpaid. ....... 03
Individual Deposits subject
to Check. k.........-....... ~, o3l VI
Savings Deposits, ........ 1854 26
Certified Caecks,. s,............
Cashiers checks, ......... % 50
Bills Payable, including GER
tifcates for money bor-
rowed, 1000 90
TOTAL S26. .216 3S
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
County of Lexington.
Before me came J. D. Haltiwanger,
Cashier of the above Eamed bank, who
being duly sworn says that the above
and foregoing statements true con-
dition of said bank, as shown by the
books of said bank.
J. q. HaltiWanger
Cashier.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 14th day Of June, 1918.
G. A. Shumpert,
n. ?. for S. G.
Correct
D. R. KNEECE,
l.. " WISE,
D, F. SHUMPERT-
Directors.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-06-18
SeaSOnable Seed

Sugar drip sorghum seed for making
molasses, early an Der and orange cane
for fodder, Valentine and Kentucky
wonder beans. all new crops, bulk seeds.
HARMON DRUG co.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-06-18
DECIDE YOURSELF
The Opportunity Is Here:
Backed by Lexington
Testimony.

oOh AOHOAu S4 ~ SeAo4SS2 SossSS
ment.
Read Lexington endorsement.
Read the statements of Lexington
citizens.
And decide for yourself.
Here is one case of it:
George B. Lee, Factory Hill, Lex
ington, s. G., says: 81 still think
highly of Doan's Kidney Pills and con-
firm all I said in their praise some
years ago. I suffered from attacks of
kidney complaint for many years.
Deans Kidney Pills, which I procured
from the Kaufman Drug Co., were
the first remedy that helped me. I
shall always recommend them when I
have an opportunity"
"When Your Backis Lame-Remem-
Ter the Name" Don't simply ask for
-idney remedJ-ask distinctly for
Kidney Pills, the same that
SO" ed-ths remedy backed by
-. .,o 80 tsa,i,,,. ~. SOC all stores. Fos-
nome .' ~ Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
'oi adv.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-06-18
Reelected.

The educational interest of the Cha
pin vicinity is safe in the hands of Prof f.
J. Ed Shealy. He has been re. elected
principal of the Chaplin High School.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-06-18

Mrs. Dreher and daughter, Ethel
were visitors to Columbia Thursday.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-06-18

THE STATE vs.. COOPERS.
At the conclusion Of the Lee murder
trial Solicitor George Bell Zimmerman
announced that the State was ready
to proceed with the trial Of J. P.
Cooper and James Cooper, charged
with violation of the dispensary law.
A. D. Martin, counsel for the accused,
asked for a continuance upon the
ground that the elder Cooper was at
his home in the lower section of the
county suffering with lumbago and
other diseases, and was unable to
come to the court house.
Mr.. Martin read an affidavit from
DR.. Nelson, Of Woodford, in which it
was stated that J. P. Cooper was
physically unable to attend court;
that he was In no condition to