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The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-12-01
ALTON PACKARD PLEASES
LEXINGTON AUDIENCE

Owing to the inclement weather
fairs were scheduled for the same
date. the crowd which greeted Alton
Packard the cartoonist, last night at
the high school auditorium was not
large. but those who attended were
well repaid for the effort and time
spent. Mr.. Packard was the sec
|ond number of the Lyceum course
for this season. He had a message
Iof good cheer for his audience which
was well worth while and his clever
execution was a marvel to those pres
ent. Evryone present felt that they
had spent the evening both pleasantly
and profitably.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-12-01
FARMER EXHIBITS
+. AT LEE COUNTY FAIR

Mr.. G. B. Wingard returned from
Bishopville Tuesday, where he made
an exhibit of the products Of the Home
land farm, of which G. B. Wingard &,
Son are proprietors, at the Lee county
fair. The exhibit elected much ia
vorable comment and was warmly
praisd by thos who saw it. AS a
result of the exhibit of the Homeland
farm at the state fair the Messrs. Win
gard have had special invitations by
chambers of commerce and other bo-
dies working in the interest of diver
sified agriculture to bring their exhib-
its to county fairs to furnish an OBJ
ject lessons to farmers rs to- what
might be done toward freeing the
country from cotton domination.
Mr.. Wingard reports a very pleas
ant time in Bishopville. He says that
cotton has virtually taken possession
of the country thereabouts, to the ex-
clusion OF most other crops.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-12-01
VIEW DRUG FIRM OPENS
AT GEIGER OLD STAND

The Lexington Pharmacy is the lat
est business venture to make a bid
for patronage. The new firm is com
posed of DR.. Claude Harman and Mr..
w. Pickens Roof, Jr., who. bought
at autcion the stock and fixtui es of
tho Geiser Drug Company, 90 which,
they have added materially, The
business will be conducted at tho
stand formerly occupied by the Gel
ger Drug Company, where a full line
of drugs, medicines, toilet articles.
stationery and other things usually
carried by drug store will be on
hand. DR.. Jennings, registered
druggist of Columbia, Ir-s been en-
ployed to hantNe the compounding
of prescriptions DR.. Claude Harman
will devote a portion of his time to
the store, but expects to continue
the practice of veterinary surgery.
He will make headquarters at the
drug store. Mr.. Roof will likewise
divide his time between the cotton
business. in which he is interested
with his brother, Mr.. Sam P. Roof,
and the Lexington Pharmacy.
The new firm begins business with
fine prospects Of success.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-12-01
REV. g. G. DERRICK
MADE PRESIDING ELDER

The tmany Lexington friends of the
Rev, Charles G. Derrick will be glad
to learn that he was elected presid-
ing elder Of the Kingstree District at
the meeting of the lower South Caro-
lira Methodist conference held at
Georgetown last week. The Rev. MIR.
Derrick is son OF Mrs. Elizabeth
Derrick, or Leesvile, and a brother of
Mrs. DR.. p. III. Shealy. of Lexington.
That he will wear the honor worth
lily and we'll, those who know him
best doubt not. and he is being warm
ly congratulated by his many friends.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-12-01
LIQUOR STILL CAPTURED
y NEAR LEXINGTON

State and federal prohibition Off
GERS late Saturday afternoon made a
raid upon the premises OF Bunch Mel
SON. negro, about two miles from
Lexington, and are said to have de-
'royed n quantity Of mash" ready to
run, together with an improvised IL
quor still. The mash" was found
in the dining room of the negro's
home. while the still was located in
the garden beneath a havy coat OF
pine straw.
Nelson is said to have taken leg bail
at once. thus escaping arrest. but it is
understood that a warrant has been
.Ssucd for his apprehension
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-12-01
LAURANr AND COMPANY.

For more than seventeen years the
Great Laurant has been a Chautau-
qua and Lyceum headliner. For more
than ten years he has appeared under
Redpath management fact which
speaks for itself.
During the years which he has de-
voted to the Lyceum. platform many
offers from vaudeville and theatrical
managers have been turned aside by
Mr.. Laurant because he believed in
the Lyceum as greater field in which
to present his work. In fact, as a
charter member of the International
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-12-01
J. VI. PEAKE, JR., TRAVELLING
FOR FORD MOTOR co

Mr.. j. M. Peakc, Jr.. formerly man
aSer of the DuPre Auto Company at
Lexington and recently with the same
concern at Columbia. has accepted q
position as travelling representative Of
the Ford Motor Company of Charlotte.
Mr.. Peake left yesterday morning for
Charlotte to assume his new dudes.
He will have North and South Caro-
lima as his territory. His many
friends here wish him abundant sue
cess in his new work. ~
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-12-01
PRIZES AWARDED TO
COUNTY CORN CLUB BOYS

The Lexington County Boys
Corn Show was held at Lexing-
ton ir the court house Saturday, No
Syember 81. The attendance was
very good, both In boys and mems
classes, it being an easy matter, after
looking over the boys exhibits to de-
eide which of them had been in club
work for some time. The instruc-
sdons they have had in making corn
selections were certainly noticeable
to all visitors who knew corn. Prizes
were awarded the boys at the show
for the splendid work they had done.
Even though business is dull and
money scarce, the banks and business
men and farmers contributed S235 to
award the boys prizes, for which
these club boys, together with the
county agent, want to extend their
thanks to these contributors
There were "a boys enrolled in corn
clubs in Lexington County this year.
These boys grew approximately
1896 bushels. To put the lowest
valuation of $1.10 per bushel on this
output, the total value would be
S4,395.6O.
Appropriate addresses were deliv-
cred by Senator d. NJ Crosson of
Leesville, Col. J. Brooks WingarG of
Lexington, B. o. Williams of Bishop
willie, assistant-sstate agent in boys
club work, andS Henry S. Johnson of
Aiken. Mr.. johnson is district agent
in farm demonstration work.
Summing up the 1920 corn show
as whole, it was second 10 none
held in the history of club work in
Lexington County.
j. List of Contributors
: The, names Of contributors. together
z with the amounts contributed appear
below as follows: .'...., ~ q
4 =
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-12-01
KEEP MAKING LIQUOR.
MOOnshincrS Still on Alert. Officers
Say.

Say.
Liquor making in South Carolina is
in no danger of showing a slack
business period. but on the other
hand is likely to increase during the
winter months according to federal
prohibition agents working out of
Columbia. =. j. Coleman, chief still
raider. said yesterday that the old
moonshiners and illeit still men were
getting more shreYd, but were not
letting up in their business
We find the stills are being moved
from their old locations on the
branches to the hilsides for the win
ter and in many places they are being
moved to the houses" Mr. Coleman
said yesterday. I'VE are still after
them and will keep hot on the trail
during the winter"
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-12-01
LEXINGTON CITIZEN
PLACED ON Bfa,itD.
G. Nj. Efrd Made Member Of FIx.
accutivc Committee Of Luth-
Gran Churcn .'s-t. .. .s. E

Philadelphia. Nov. 3O.-An inlne-
diute study of labor ana Industrial
matters and the relation of the
church to them was provided for to-
day by the executive board of the
United Lutheran church in session
here. DR.. +: Fl. lknuber of New York.
president OF the board. will appoinl
"a special committee to examine in
dustrial relations.
{. NJ. Ffird. Lexington, S. c., was
elected member of the executive
board today.-Associated ted Press Dis
patch.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-12-01
EXPECTS MORE CORN PER
ACRE FOR NEXT YEAR

Under the heading busy county,
agents the Clemson College news bull
letin has the following from Lexing-
ton:
u. w. Shealy, Lexington County
| have "A boys in corn Eclubs this
year and they are going to produce
more corn per acre than in any pre-
Vious year in the history of club work
in Lexington county. In addition we
have 165 Pig Club boys and girls,
owning that many pure-bred pigs, all
subject to- registration and some of
chem are exceptionally fine"
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-12-01
CRYSTAL ANNIVERSARY
OF MIR. AND MRS. KEISLER.

One OF the most delightful social
events of thesseason was the celebra-
ton of the fifteenth anniversary Of the
marriage OF Mr.. and Mrs. T. r. Keis-
ler at, their home on Main stree. Tues
day evening November 80. Notwith-
standing the very inclement weather,
a large crowd dEbtheir friends called
during the evening to offer congratu-
lations and share in the enjoyments of
The spacious ICONS and hall of
the entirefarst f5or were thrown open
and they were thropged with happy
callers from 8 toll O'clock. The cele-
brants had chosen green and white
as the colors. and this combination
was used throughout. The chande-
liers were all decorated most taste
fully in these colors on the tulip de-
sign. .
Receiving the guests at the. door
pre- Mrs. S. J. Leaphart and Mrs.
Bessie Berley who directed the call
stood the celebrants with all of the
charm and joy Of newlyweds In the.
reception room were also Miss Elsie
Geiselman, Of Hanover, Pa, and Miss
Mary E. Caughman who had charge
of the registry book and the souve-
Mrs. These souvenirs were very
dainty, and were artistically executed.
circlet OF crystal beads were at
tached to Q white bell with green and
white baby ribbon.
From the reception room. the
guests We've ushered into the dining
room where green and white cream
and cake were served by Mrs. d. II.
Haltiwanger, Miss Sara Mildred Ber-
ley and Miss Pearle Caughman and
Miss Mary Ellen Caughman.' The
feature OF this rom was the wedding"
cake which was done in flower
basket design with small glass
flower basket suspended from the
handle. The cake was elaborately
decorated in white with the figures
'15" in green on the center top. This
was q product Of Mrs. Keisler, whose
reputation for artistic cake decora-
tions is wide and meritorious. From
the chandelier above the cake table
were, green and white spiral stream
|ers !sreaealyf fs.e sacb CORNER Of the
table. mnthe large han adjoining
the dining room pinch was served
by three dainty Misses Christine
Roof, Bertha Sue Berley, and Bertha
McIver Caughman. The guests were
then invited into the parlor which
was used as the gift room, and here
was a beautiful array of presents
all being in glass-over which pre-
sided Mrs. J. Brooks Wingard and
Mrs. Addie, Kaufman. The very large
number of beautiful and useful gifts
attest the high esteem in which the
lcelebrants are held by their friends.
During the entire evening. delightful
music was rendered in the gift room
by Mrs. e. b. Roof. piano: Lewis
Roof. flute; George David Roof. vio-
lin: Cyrus l.. Shealy, violin.
The occasion will long be remem-
bered by those fortunate enough to
attend as one of JOY and pleasure:
and all of the guests joined in the
wish that Mr.. and Mrs. Keisler be
permitted a long lease on life in
which TO celebrate other anniver
saries. .t..,
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-12-01
GEORGE c. PRICE NOW HEADS
COUNTY COTTON ASSOCIATION

At meeting Of the executive COM
mittee Of the Lexington County Cot
ton Association. held last Saturday.
Mr.. George C. Price was elected
county chairman instead of DR.. D. NJ.
Crosson. who refused reelection.
learn the names of other officers
elected and the nature Of any business
transacted.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-12-01
9 I.
NEGRO SHOT no DEATH
AT SWANSEA.

Swansea, Nov.'3O.-A homicide was
committed on w. H. Wanna makers
place. five miles east of her, Sunday
morning between and o'clock.
when Frank Faver, negro. was killed
by Jake Lorick. negro. The weapon
used was a shotgun, the entire load
taking effect in the right groin. Faver
lived only a very little while after
being shot.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-12-01
ST. STEPHENS EVANGELICAL
LUTHERAN CHURCH

Divine services at 100 a. M. and
700 p. m. Sunday school at 1000 a.
m.
For Sunday. December the 9TH.
the morning theme will be: "On
Which Hand Shall We Re Found ~
The evening theme will be: Follow
ing What Is Best"
To all Of these services the public
is cordially invited.
ARTHUR 3. OBENSCHAIN,
Pastor.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-12-01
LEXINGTON COUNTY FARMERS
UNION TO MEET.

The Lexington county farmers un-
ion will hold its 4th quarterly meeting
with Spring Hill local on Saturday.
December II, 1920. beginning at elev..
en- o'clock n. m.
All locals are requested to send a
full delegation, as important matters
will be before the body
J. ED KAISER,
|2t Sec. and Treas.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-12-01
EDMUND SCHOOL,

There Will be box party, chicken
stew. oyster supper and other enter
tainment at Ednund school house,
Saturday night. December lS The
public is cordially invited to attend.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-12-01
. TAYLOR-ANDERSON,

AT the residence OF Mr.. E. F. Rish,
Sunday, November 2S, Miss Estelle
Taylor and Mr. Anderson were quiet
ly married by e. p. Shealy, notary
public. Their many friends wish
them long and happy life.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-12-01

Taylor-'He buried the hatchet."
He killed the hen that had been
destroying his neighbor's' garden.
and then asked the said neighbor to
come to dinner and have a cut off the
wing"
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-12-01
CHRISTMAS SERVICE
AT ST. JOHNS (CALK ROAD,

I'm Excelsis Gloria" will be rem
dered by the st. Johns Sunday
school, December 25. 1920, beginning
at II o'clock. Everybody invited to
attend and enjoy this service.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-12-01

Value.
Wingard- Roberts Co., pair
gloves $4.00
Palace Drug Co., stock pow
uefS 20
Bank of Western Carolina,
Lexington: Branch, cash. :. 1900
Home National Bank of Lex
!ngton. cash ........... 1000
Dispatch-N News. cash. ....... $500
Bank f Western Carolina,
Batesburs branch, cash. -. 1000
g. L. Jones Fertilizer Co..
Batcsburg, Euanc ........ 25. 60
First National Bank, Bates
burg, cash ........... 10. .0o
Farmers and Merchants Bank,
Leesville, cash ......... 1000
Bank of Chaplin, cash. ....... 500
Barre Hardware CO., turn
pro" IL DC
DuPre Auto Co., cash. ..... 1000
Lexington Cotton and Fertili-
zer Co., cash. h............ 500
A. j. Matthias. cash. ......... 200
II. y. Roberts, cash. ........ 100
Enterprise Hardware Co.,
turn plow. ............... 1880
Hammer Co., shoes $50
II. l.. Harmon. cash. ... 200
Harmon Drug Co. cash.. 500
S. j. Long, cash. .......... 200
T.. G.. Dreher, hat. ........'. 500
}. w. Shcaly, cash. ..... -: 500
G. B. Wingard & Son. Berk-
shire pig. 500
y. F. Lever, cash. h........... $500
Bank or Brool1land cash. 1000
r. =. Stelling, cash. ......... 1.A%
Murray Gibson. auto pump
and jack ................ 500
Mrs. L. b. Stallings, overalls $50
o. f. Still. gloves. ........ ~l.5O
Brookland Candy. Kitchen.
candy ............ ....... 800
A. b. Bachman, fountain pen. $50
NJ. D. Shull lantern ........ 10
b. B: H. Rucker, Lexington,
cash :. >. ;. .........., -. 200
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-12-01

ity. Newberry County, were married
on November "a, 1920. at the Mt.
Tabor parsonage. Little Mountain. S.
c.. by Pastor ]. B. Harman.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-12-01
MARRIAGE.

MARRIAGE.
Mr.. A. Lincoln shealy Of Amick's
Ferry section Of Lexington county
and Miss Iva Long of near Prosper
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-12-17

FOR SALE-To quick buyer, owner
leaving town. n double house on large
lot yielding Il gross rental of 10 liz per
cent on the price asked Geo NJ.
Hawks, 1875 Main street. 6ltt
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-12-17

WANTED-B Borders both room and
board at 3l5 County ST. Sit6s
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-12-17
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers.

At Library Theatre today-"The
Banding Ircn'. Read big adj ADV.
$3.50 to 1898 lad es comics and
Juliets reduced to $500 at Noyeck's.
Adv.
Coming The great Nazimova in
Madam Peacock to the Opera house.
ADV.
a tremendous western production
The Branding Iron Library Theatre
today. ADV.
Every night, 1880. $3.50 and $3.50,
The Trail Of the Arrow at The Ben
nington Garage. 4s
A handsome box of Cranes fashion
able paper in newest tints in gift box
$l0O to $500 at Evans ADV.
The biggest picture yet shown at
Library Theatre-"The Branding
Ircn"- owing today and tomorrow
regular admission. Adv
See Mary Miles Minter as Blind
Lee in Eyes Of the Heart, a Pathe
New ~halles Hutchison in No. 10
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-12-17

OF "rhe Whirlwnd'i --Antonio Nor
enc in No 8 Of The Yelled Mystery"
IA Fox Sunsh ne comedy His Noisy
Still. Harte Theatre today. ADV.
Announcement: The satter Groc-
cry and Tea company has opened a
new meat department. Nothing but
the hest of fresh Chicago beef will he
handled. Prices the lowest in town.
ADV.
If you have not seen The Trail Ct
the Arrow remember that II Is to be
shown every evening until Christmas
at The Bennington Garage. Three
shows 1880, 8; 80 and $50. The build.
ing is open for inspection with guides
to explain all arrangements and equip.
ment Your time will be we'll spent.
Ask those who have seen the picture
and the building.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-12-17

WANTED-Two or three unfrunish-
ed rooms. Apply to Mrs. E. w. White
Mccall street 79tGs
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-12-17
gETJNING ron BRIEFS
news Of the Towr ard Village roti
eriefly for kay RaSdart

Mr. and Mrs. John Hayes spent
Thursday in Troy
I A tremendous western production,
AThe Branding Iron'-Library Thea
tire today. Adv
Ladies silk and wolfe shirt waists at
greatly reduced prices at Noyeck's.
Adv
Coming Monday-"The Scuttlers"
story by Clyde c. Westoyer starring
VIM Farnum. Opera house Monday.
ADV
See "Her Honor the Mayor star
ring Eileen Percy Mutt and Jeff
No. 10 of The Whirlwind' and No
8 The Yelled Mystery" Harte Thea
ire tomorrow-Ady.
Fer fresh western beef, pork, lamb
frankforts, sausage, bologna, boiled
ham, etc, stop at the Satter Grocery
and Tea company at 4G9 Main st.
Telephone 45O.--Adv
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-12-17

WANTED-Man. as instalment collec-
tor and salesman, steady employment
Opportunity for advancement with
good pay Applicants with horse or
auto desired For interview address
@ d., p, o. Box 440 St6'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-12-17

WANTED Comfortable. warm room
for elderly lady with boards for the
winter Address j. B.. Box 4414 1878
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-12-17
MISCELLANEOUS

NOTtCE-Garreau's furniture store.
li7 Main ST. buy for cash or sell on
commission Large stock OF new and
second hand goods always on hand.
Phone 63i-M S1tl2s
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-12-17

WANTED-Pupil nurses and atten-
dants at the Taunton State Hospital.
Wages $500 per month with main
tenance. For particulars address DR.
Arthur v. Goss. Supt soft.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-12-17

wANTED-Male help. Statesmen to
call on planters with our highest
grade standard garden and grass
seeds 16 consecutive years of increas
ing business enables US to offer per-
manent position with good income. Ex-
perience unnecessary. Cobb Co,
Franklin, Mass. ~ tts Sit6s
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-12-17

AGENT WANTED--A man who de-
sires outside employment with good
pay and permanent position with an
established line selling a world known
household necessity with local branch
office should address v. F., Box 440,
Bennington, Vt, for personal interview
Experience unnecessary. Instruction
given. References required Slt6s
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-12-17

TO RGNT-Flat on third story Of
Simmons Block suitable only for
family without children. Steam heat.
electric lights aud toilet Rent, includ-
ing heat. Sl5OO per month North
Bennington Realty Co. A S. Payne.
Vice Pres r. a, Jones. Treas. 7Stf
no RENr--Furnished rooms for light
housekeeping Also sleeping rooms.
Inquire of J. Leader 1871 North st
7StGs
TO RHNT--Storou. osfces ,Aos.
mentc, shops. stables. individusi rtor.
aga lockers furniHhod apartments ana
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-12-17

FOR SALE~-A three tenant house OF
10 rooms ON Depot street. George Il.
Davis goo Pleasant st. b9tf.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-12-17

NATURALIZATION by experienced
stenographer, Albany Business College
graduate with references. Address or
call at 22S Maple street. sOte'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-12-17

LOST--An Alrdale terrier. female,
with heavy brass trimmed collar,
Answorg TO name OF Dido. Reward Of
fered Phone 1851. 7stG'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-12-17
WANTED

WANTED--Hay to press by the ton
or by the job; new outfit. Tel 1912,
No. Bennington, Vt, or Tel 905-F 2.
Hoosick Falls ~ y stag
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-12-17
Until You've Heard The
Cheney Don't Choose
Your Phonograph

Our eaes2copie cre cour5ccus- ALWAYS
glad to show TIE Cheney TO mcsic lovers.
Especially VIII you be irtsrestcd e krcw
b that The Cheeey ccAssavtly aettefs iatenal
quality 'Thc Longer You Play i, The
Swccter it Grows No orhcr rhouorraph
has tki3 priced characteristic q Old violins.