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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-19
BURNS EXPLAINS HIS POSITION ON
 BONUS QUESTION

Editor Times, Bridgeport, Conn:
 In view of the number and nature of the letters which have received from your city in regard to my re- ported testimony regarding the cash bonus before the House Ways and writing this letter asking that you give it as much prominence as was given to the other partially correct and very incomplete report
 Instead of a cash bonus to all ex- soldiers I advocated that the billion and a half dollars, or whatever would be used for a cash bonus to all, be spent by giving aid and comfort to the wounded and disabled of this War, their families and the families of those who died in the service. My. position was and is that no man who is sound has a right to a cash bonus until the wounded. their fam flies and the families of those who 1 died in the service are not only pro- vided for with a bare existence but are provided for with the comforts
 and everything necessary to make them happy.
 I further advocated the extension of | the work of the Federal Board for Vocational Training to give an educa- ton or training to those of the boys who came back and now want to do a different or better class of work l In reply to the statement of Repre- sentative Fordney that something had
 to be done which included the whole
 4,5O0 900 in the service, said: 'Give l them loan at a low rate of interest
 to enable them to build a home or go into business. Then only those who need help will take it.'' 1 In reply to the questions asked in anonymous letters from your city as to my service, what I do for living and where any one can ttget'' me, will say that I was with the 5Eth Ar tllery and participated in the battles of St. Mihiel and the Argonne, that I am a patent attorney at PA Ouray building, Washington, D. C., and still
 maintain that no well and ab1ebedied man has a right to a bonus until the Iwounded and disabled are comfortably provided for, for life
 The many threats against my life which have received have not, nor
 will they, change my attitude in this lmatter.
 WALTER W. BURNS, | Ex-Captain Artillery, | U. $. A
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-19
Great Demand Is Made
 For Household Furniture

Greensboro, N. C., March 19-De- mand for furniture throughout the country is of immense proportions and it is impossible to make the sup ply keep up with the demand, ac- cording to manufacturers who at tended the meetings of the National Council of Furniture Associations held here. There is every reason to believe, these manufacturers say, that the demand will be increasingly great in the future. At the same time it was agreed that the lumber short age was the most serious difficulty confronting furniture makers and no material relief is in sight at pres ent.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-19

Formerly people used to faint away on getting bad news from their rela- tives. but now they may merely have seen their plumbers bill.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-19
Diamond Seekers Rush
 For New Claims In Africa

Johannesburg, March 19-A rush of diamond seekers to stake claims is reported from Beyenspoort, in the Pretoria district, where rich deposits are said to have been located
 Two thousand men, including law yers civil servants, business men, landowners, artisans and clerks took part and the whole ground was peg ged out in a few minutes
 Some of the more corpulent en- ployed professional runners to secure the claims previously selected, says a news agency despatch received here.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-19
Enters Complaint About
 Fix Grown Princes Dog

wierengen, Holland, March 19- A huge mastif which the former German Crown Prince Frederick William has adopted as a pet and which accompanies him on his daily stro1ls through this village, has been made the sabject of an official com plaint to the village council School master de Ruyter charged that the dog bit him and wanted it declared a nuisance, but the petition apparently was tabled.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-19
Pennsylvania Governor
 Will Not Have Staff

Harrisburg Pa, March 19-Gover- nor William c. Sproul has decided not to avail himself of the time- honored privilege of appointing a per sonal staff. He rebeI1ed at the thought of being followed about by a retinue decked out in gold braid. swords and military trappings. He will struggle through his term as governor without it
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-19
BECKY SHARP.

Becky Sharp's name bites like a gorgeous parrot She was a social climber, in Thackeray's Vanity Fair 9 By her entire unscrupulousness she ''got there''; was presented at court; admired by the Prince of Wales; from country governess became a belle of London. And, at a midnight supper with the Marquis of Steyne, whose secret mistress she is, and who pays the bills, her husband surprises her at a. m. He wrenches open her strong box; discloses Steyne's cheeks. He throws the. old debauche to the floor, and exits forever. Becky her self on her knees, screams, II am done for.'' She was.
 The wholesalers need not think they have to charge more every time the. manufactures reduces his prices.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-19
Notice to Property Owners.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned is required by Law to file liens against all property on which the taxes upon the List of 1918 re- main unpaid on the last day of March, 1920. Payments will be received at the office of the Tax Collector Rooms and 5, City Hall, up to and includ- ing "Wednesday, March 31St, 1920S without lien expense.
 HOWARD F. SMITH.
 s 70 g i TAx Coaiae$ax.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-01-07
ENGAGEMENT

Judge and Mrs. C.. NJ Efird have
announced the engagement OF their
daughter, Miss Carrie Ruth Efird, to
John d. Carroll, the wedding to be
solemnizcd during the month of Feb
ruary. No announcement In recent
years has called forth in advance SO
many cordially good wishes.
The bride-to-bc is n young woman
Of preposscssinE beauty, which, COUP
led with her brilliant literary attain
mcnts and lcvablc disposition, has
made her IL general favoritc Mr.. Car
roll is one OF the leading young law
yers of the Lexington bar, being jun
ior member OF the firm of Efird and
Carroll. He is originally from Column
bia, but has made his home In Licking
ton for II number of years, and has
won for himself high place in the
esteem and affection Of the people of
this town and community.
The wedding will be one of the bril-
liant society events of the early
Spring in Lexington.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-01-07
WILLARD Is ACQUITTED
PROFTTEERING CHARGE:

Kansas City. Kans, Jan. 3.-Jess
Willard was discharged late today
by United States Commissioner 0. G..
Claflin after all the government wit
nesses had bee heard in the case of
alleged profiteering against the for
mer heavy title holder.
Willard was accused Of violation Of
the Lever act In that he was alleged
to have charged an excessive price
for cord wood from his farm near To-
peka during the fuel shortage.
Witnesses testified nine of seventy
one cords of wood taken from his
farm were given away. The Witness
es said that Willard told them to ''go
ahead and sell the wood" and If some
needy person was found who could
not pay for 1t to 'give it to them any
way"
Willard did not testify.J
James e. Wilson, member Of the
Topeka fair price commt testi-
fled Willard had not yet feeivede pay
for any Of the wood. t"9 ~!
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-01-07
FIRE DESTROYS
COUNTRY HOME
Mr.. n. Il. Smith, Well Known Farmer,
Sustains Heavy Loss When House
and Contents Go Up in
Flames.

Fire on Sunday destroyed the splen-
did country home of Mr. Alonzo L.
Smith. a prosperous and well known
farmer residing on Lexington route 8.
All of the Contents of the dwelling.
including all clothing except that
worn by members Of the family. went
UP in the ruins. entailing n loss that
cannot be estimated in dollars and
cents. A splendid new piano, recent
ly purchased. was also lost. Not a
exhibited ut the county and State fairs
for many years and on which she had
won hundreds of cash and other prem
iums. was saved. Mrs. Smith Is one
of the most industrious women in the
county and her collection OF prize
winning articles had won the admir-
alton of people from every quarter
of the county and State.
The fire originated in the valley of
the house where there had gathered
a mass of leaves. and it is supposed
that the flames started from 4 spark.
In spite OF the efforts Of Mr.. Smith
and other members Of tho family to
eNtinguish the blaze. n stiff wind soon
caused the fire to envelop the whole
building. making it impossible to save
anything in the building.
Mr.. Smith is one of tho most pro-
gressive farmers of his section and by
hard work and strict economy had
built for himself and family n splen-
did home. which had also been equip
peu with IIifs11iy- comforts &c rural life.
The people of the entire community
sympathize with Mr.. and Mrs Smith
in their heavy loss and many proffers
Of assistance are being freely given
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-01-07
DIR WEST LEAVES
TO MAKE HOME IN CHESTER

Dr.. c. 4. West. who for the last
few months has been stationed at
Lexington, in charge OF the county
health work. has removed to Chester,
where he will make his home in fu-
ture. having accepted the position Of
county health officer for Chester
county. q work which Is just being in
augurated. Unless the legislative
delegation makes provision at the
coming meeting for a continuance Of
this work Lexington county will not
have L county health unit.
DR.. West has made many friends
during his short stay in Lexington,
whose good wishes will follow him to
his new home.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-01-07
LEXINGTON LOSES :.
TO NEWBERRY Y
Special Election Takes Good Pari
OF Fork Section Away-Held
Tuesday.

by q vote of &c to 16, the voters OF
the upper section Of the Dutch Fork.
Embracing the town Of Peak and TAX
ing in tho famous Parr Shoals propers
ty. on yesterday decided toFleave Lex
ington and annex to the. county Of
Newberry This Is u fine section in
habited by as good people as there
are in the country anywhere. and,
while the people of this county regret
to see them leave the old mother
county. they will carry with them into
their new locality the best wishes, OF
Lexington.
There has been unrest among the
people of that section for several
years, due, it is claimed. to the fact
that bad roads prevailed. which made
it hard, at times, for them to got to
the county scat of Lexington. 1t is
claimed. also, that Newberry has
promised to give good roads through
the entire section, and it is hoped
that tho people who voted to leave
Lexington will get everything pronis-
ed thcm-and more.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-01-07
SWANSEA NEWS.

Just to greet you, the readers and
last. but not least the Editors of The
Dispatch News on this New Year and
to wish you one and all pleasant and
posperous year.
Mr.. Lester C. Miller Of Lexington
made a brief trip to Swansea one day
last week.
Mrs. Jettie Adams OF North made a
brief business trip to Swansea on
Wednesday OF last week.
The many friends of Miss Ethel
Brooker, who has been indisposed for
several days, will be glad to note that
she will soon be out again.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Fl. Hoffman, who
reside Il few miles from Swansea spent
Sunday with Mrs. Hoffman's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. M. e. Mack
Mr.. James Zeigler Of near st. Mat
thews spent Sunday with his daugh-
ter Mrs. Lily Relic Mack.
The friends OF Mrs. Minnie Wealth
erford, nee Goodwin, will regret to
learn Of her almost sudden death on
Wednesday morning, the funeral SER
vice was held at CASTOR near her for
mer home on the following day.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-01-07
HOME NATIONAL BANK
HAS PROSPEROUS YEAR

The annual meeting Of the direc-
tors of the Home National Bank was
held recently, and the reports of the
officers of the institution showed the
bank to be in fine shape. A semi
annual dividend Of six per cent. was
paid stockholders. and a neat sum
carried to surplus. The year Just
closed was one of prosperity for the
institution.
The officers Of the bank are. Sam
ueI p. George, president; Dr. James
]. Wingard, vice president; Karl F.
Oswald, cashier; J. E. Kaminer, as
sistant cashier: T. r. Keisler, assist
ant cashier.
A meeting of the stockholders has
been caleld for Tuesday, January 13.
at O'Clock.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-01-07
COUNTY AUDITOR MAKING
ANNUAL ROUNDS

County Auditor w. D. Dent left yes
terday for the Dutch Fork on his an
nual rounds over the county to take
tax returns. The auditor will be in
the Fork this week, ending up at
Peak on Friday. Next week he will
visit the lower section Of the county,
taking in the big town of Swansea
The week following he will be in the
western section. taking in tho big
township of Batesburg and Leesville.
These trips are made annually in or
der that the people of every section
may have an opportunity to return
their property for taxation without
having to make q special trip to the
county seat.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-01-07
ANNUAL DIRECTORS MEETING
= WAS HELD IN AIKEN.

The annual meeting of the direc-
tors of the Bank OF. Western Carolina
was held in Aiken last week, the home
Office of the institution. This bank
paid to the stockholders in 1919 a
dividend or 16 per cent on its invest
ment, 1t having had u very prosperous
year. the deposits having reached the
high mark Of two mallion eight hun
dred thousand dollars. The total re-
s"rrrns OF this institution. inciuiifne.
the different branches, are over four
and one-half million dollars.
After the business meeting q ban
quet was served the officers and di-
rectors and their families at the
Highland Park hotel. there beins
present over goo
G. NJ. Efird, director; John T. Sox,
manager; r. E. Cook. assistant man
agcr. and Miss Essie Efird represent
ed the local branch at the meeting.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-01-07
SAMARIA NEWS.

We are having some cold weather
at this writing.
Mr.. Bunyan Burkett is homo now
from Batesburg with the home folks
Mr.. Bert Jones from Ridge Spring
spent Saturday night with his friend
Mrs. Willie Burkett near Samaria.
Mr.. Boyd Hall and sister from Hall
Town. attended tho meeting at Steed-
man Sunday.
Messrs Bunyan and William Bur
CESS have bought them big car.
Look out girls they will be around to
see you.
Miss Ida and Miss Lille Hall and
Miss Flossie Grandy attended tho lit
tie play at Mrs. Ella Burkett'a New
Year night and a, big time you bet.
Say. as 1t is 1880 it Is time for ey-
erybody to get to work
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-01-07
AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT
PROVES FATAL TO OCCUPANTS

Postmaster Frank George is in re-
ceipt Of n communication from his
brother stating Mr.. B. +. Georges
daughter. Mrs. Ralph Miller, and her
six year old son. were killed in an
automobile accident in Denver, Col,
last week. The communication did
not give any Of the details of the
tragedy. only stating that they were
killed and saying that the funeral
was held in Atlanta. Mrs. Miller's for
mer home. Mrs. Miller was the old
est daughter Of Mr.. B. E. George, and
besides her father she leaves a hus-
band and two small children, both
girls, who have the sympathy Of their
friends and relatives here.
Mr.. Il. f. George. who lives in At
lanta, is the brother of Mr.. Frank
George, Mrs. l.. G.. Dreher and Mrs,
M. r. Hartley or Lexington.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-01-07
BOIL WEEVIL CONFERENCE
FOR LEXINGTON JANUARY ~


:, The The 6ol's.5l.s. Sc to bs
EB " representatives from
os.EsasSn college, who are we'll inform
ed on the subject. to tell the people
of this section how to grow cotton un-
der boil weevil conditions, what other
crops to raise, and how to best COM
Dat the weevil in general. Among
the subjects to be discussed by these
expects will be. Agricultural Credit
Under Boil : Weevil Conditions:"
Growing Cotton Under Boil weevil
conditions;" PRODUCTION and Mar
keting Of Peanuts. Tobacco. Sweet
Potatoes and Livestock:" "a Safe
Farming Program for This County for
1920"
The aim of the meeting is to. arouse
the farmers and business men of Lex
lnEton County to the seriousness of
the boil weevi situation, and to unite
all forces upon a program for the fu-
tnre which will preserve the agricul-
tural prosperity of this section. and
county Demonstration Agent Shealy
urgently requests all who can to be
present at the meeting
This conference will be somewhat
along the lines Of "get-together
meeting" Aside from the represent
tatives from Clemson college there
VIII be present IL county representa-
tive for tho bankers of Lexington: one
tor the farmers. and one for the mer-
chants. 1t is thought that with all
elements represented, each working
TO the same end, much good can be
accomplished. D.. ..
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-01-07
LEGAL SALES
MADE MONDAY
Lexington Dirt Still Soaring to Hipher
Levels.-Kaiser Lands Bring
Large Sum

Storming the chilly breezes of the
coldest day OF the winter season, peo-
pie came from every section of the
county to attend the first public sales
OF the new year on Monday. Many
TRACTS of land were sold by the clerk
of court, and in each case the pro,,.
erty brought fair price, showing that
Lexington dirt is still soaring to high
-er levels. The real estate belonging
to the estate of the late J. Frank
Kaiser was sold in u number of tracts,
and the property brought a. large sum
On the whole. The following sales
were recorded,fi the office of Clerk
of Court Harmon:
In the case OF Deciu Rawl VS. Will
lie E. Rawl, ct al, ~ and 86-1OO ac-
res were sold to Barrett Jones, attor-
ney, for $4,000.
one hundred acres belonging to the
estate Of the late Mrs. Ann Burgess
was sold to ]. J. Burgess for $1,000.
Ninety-threo acres of the estate
lands OF William Platt. with improve
ments thereon, was sold to Mrs. Sal
lie Roof for $4,000.
In the case Of Willie Sultan, ct nj,
vs. Hassie DeHart. ct al. 54 3-4 acres
was sold to w. D. Dent for 100000.
In the case of Ann Burgess, ct nj.
VS.. ]. ]. Burgess. 81 "a acres was
sold to T. A Burgess for $4,000.
The estate lands of the late J..
Frank Kaiser were sold as follows:
Tract No. 1. containing SO IL ac-
res, was sold to F.. F. Kaiser for s3,-
1900.
Tract No. =. containing 119 1-3 ac-
res. sold to Mrs. Ellen NJ. Kaiser for
$2,105.Oo.
House and lot in town of Lexington
on Depot street. was bought by James
Caughman for 100000.
Besides the real estate sold by the
clerk of court. Sheriff Miller sold
from the block = number of automo-
'biles. buggies, wagons, farming imple-
e2'nfs. live stock, etc., tho price I'm
each instance being satisfactory to the
Sellers
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-01-07
MEDICAL, SOCIETY MET
HERE ON MONDAY.

The Lexington County Medical So
ciety held its regular quarterly meet
ing IN Lexington on Monday. On ac-
count Of the severe cold weather.
coupled with the fact that this Is q
very busy season with most of the
doctors, not a great many of the
members attended. The meeting was
none the less interesting, however, to
those present. and a number of i'm
portant discussions were indulged in.
Or. d. M. Crosson. OF Leesville, was
chosen a delegate to the State Medical
soicety which meets in Greenville
during the month Of April,
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-01-07
-AAIICK FERRY NEWS.

Dear MIR. Editor: AS it has been
some time since 1 wrote through your
paper I will now try and come again.
The health Of our community is
fine ut present writing.
MIR. Victor Shealy and wife visited
at NJ. r. Rooms recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. D. Amick and
daughter, Grace. recently spent the
day with Mr.. and Mrs. w. Z. Rauch
Misses Mary and Cora Long left
Monday for L-cesville. where they will
continue their studies
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Q. Hendrix and
children visited at Mr.. J. Frank AM
ick's recently.
MIR. Wesley Smith and family dined
with Mr.. NJ. r. koon last Sunday.
They are welcome visitors in this vi
cinity at all times.
Mr.. W. T.. Rauch recently made a
business trip to Columbia.
The young people of this commun-
ity gave Il party last Thursday night
in honor of Miss Julia Wessinger.
Among those present were Misses Eu-
nice and Lessie Soon. Anna Belle,
Mary and Cora Long. Lula Crouch,
Kite Hendrix. Bessie, Nettie and
Grace Amick: Messrs Cole. Lee and
Horace koon: Clayburn. Kenneth.
Henry. and Collie Amick; Eugene and
Charlie Shealy. John Shull. Enos
Sem, Lester Oswald, and John Dom
mick. After playing several interest
ing games, the guests were invited
out to a delicious supper of fruits
which was enjoyed by every one pres
ent
Mcssrs Eugene Shealy and Lee
Koon. Misses Lula Crouch and Katie
Hendrix were out joy-riding last Sun
day evening. Look out boys, mighty
often.
Mrs. w. d. Hollis is visiting hoI
daughter, Mrs. Brownlea. OF Enorce.
Black Eye.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-01-07
A ANNOUNCEMENT.

The following announcements have
been received in Lexington. 81,
::Mr. anu mrs. Lewis CiivsI LsAMs
of Swansea. anonunce the birth &f
their daughter, Lesie Elizabeth. Born
the 21st day of December, 1919"
Mrs. Rast. previous to her mar
riage, was Miss Mary Rean Fort,
daughter of Mrs. Lessie II. Fort. of
Pelion, and q daughter of the late Col.
James c. Fort. She Is niece of
Mr.. ID. II. Haltiwanger OF Lexington.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-01-07
MIR. CIEVE SNELGROVE
BUYS MILLER GARAGE.

Mr.. E. Cleveland Snelgrove has pur-
chased the interest of Mr. Lester @.
Miller in tho Miller Auto CompanY,
md hereafter the business will be OPP
grated in the name of the Snelgrove
Garage. Mr.. Snelgrove is one of the
BEST all round automobile men in tho
country. He has held important :po-
sitions with practically all Of the To-
cal garages. besides having previously
been engaged in business for himself.
He expects to operate one of the most
up-to-datc repair shops in this sec
ton
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-01-07
FORTY CENTS COTTON
CAUSES MANY TO SELL

Hundreds of bales of cotton have
been marketed in Lexington since
Monday ut forty cents per pourd,
When the news began to spread that
cotton had reached the highest figure
known in years, many farmers turned
loose their holdings. The streets of
Lexington began to. look like New
York city on 4 sales day. and bank ac-
counts grew thick and fast
While many have sold out their en-
tire holdings. there are others who
have not sold q pound. and they will
likely hold on If the price should go
to fifty cents.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-01-07
CALLED TO FLORENCE
BY MOTHERS ILLNESS.

DR.. j. r. Smith, the popular and
very efficient pharmacist at the Har-
mon Drug Company. received a mes
sage to-day announcing the serious
Illness OF his mother at her home IN
Florence. DR.. Smith left at once to
be at her bedside, and 1t is hoped that
greatly improved by the time OF his
arrival at home. and that the popular
pharmacist will soon be able to re-
turn to his duties here.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-01-07
MINSTREL WILL BE HELD
ON JANUARY ~

Rehearsal:s are being regularly held
for the big minstrel to be given by
the local chapter Of the American Le-
gion on the night Of January 90. The
minstrel was to have been held some
weeks ago. but was postponed until
the above named date. The perform
ance PROMISES to be the best ever rem
dered by local talent in Lexington.