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The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-08-03
CROPS IN COUNTY
REPORTED GOOD

Reports from the various sections of
'he county are to the effect that crops
generally are in good condition with
the exception of boil weevil damage
to cotton. The corn crop is as a
rule reported as excellent, while peas.
potatoes, velvet beans, sorghum and
other crops are said to be in first
class condition. Boil weevil damage
is said to be serious with some, while
with others it is not so heavy. 1t is
noticeable that cotton fields adjoin-
Ing woods are suffering much greater
damage from the weeviI than those
which, are surrounded by cleared land,
" hich may in some measure account
forthe spotted ndition..'
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-08-03
MRS. ROSA KOoN ..
R.+-H Il. DIED SUNDAY NIGHT

Mrs Rosa N. Koon, an aged and
hlshly respected lady OF the Fork
section, died Sunday night at the
nome of her son-in-law, Mr.. z. A.
Fr1ck. Funeral services were held at
P1ney Woods Lutheran church, of
which Mrs. koon was for, many years
devoted and faithful member, and
many sorrowing relatives and friends
were present to attest the .esteemSiu
which Mrs. Koon was held. -
Three daughters and. two sons, be-
sides other, relatives survive Mrs.
koon, her husband having died some
years ago. The children are as fol-
lows: Mrs. Ellen Oswalt, Mrs. Car
rfe Frick, both of Lexington county.
and Mrs. Stuckman OF Newberry
'courtys Messrs. George and Ernest
hoon, both OF Lexington county.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-08-03
HARTLEY'S STORE AT
. PELION BURGLARIZED

The large store room of Mr.. Albert
Hartley at Pelion was broken into
some time early Thursday morning of
last week by an unknown person and
considerable amount of merchan-
disc was taken by the thief, who had
a narrow escape from detection. Mr..
w. II. =. HuttO. who attends the rail-
road. pump at Pelion, in going early
to attend to his duties, was attracted
by the'fact that the door of the Hart
ley sore had been ,tampered with. He
immediately reported the matter to
Mr.. S. A. Huggins, one of the clerks
in the store, who summoned Mr..
Hartley. Investigation revealed that
the front door had been broken open
and the shelves riled of considerable
merchandise, though MIR. Hartley be-
lieves the thief was interrupted inSliis
<ol 81 astiens, and led before completing
his work, as there were many pairs.
of shoes Of which only one was taken,
thus leaving a number of odd shoes.
Mr.. Hartley is Offering liberal re-
ward for evidence to convict the
thief.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-08-03

The fetal value of real estate was
s22'4 gsgtthan than ff9r 1920. the
total u. eo,sey rss.s5s.25o.oo.
as against ss,soo.k 5 -. soa,7,.
While the decline in lINsh 23Y Of
personal property of nearly quarter
of q million is large, it will be par
TALLY offset by. increases in real es-
tate and corporate property, the as
sessments of banks being in round
numbers about s9S,000.OO greater
this year on account Of the establish
ment Of two new banks and increase
Of capital stock for two others. The
assessment for otI6sr corporate pYop-
erty he's not yet been received by Mr..
Dent from the state tax commission,
and until this is in the books can
not be finally made UP.
The tables below give the amounts
in comparative columns for the
various classes Of property:
Real Estate.
Total amount of real estate sand
personal property in Lexington
county, not including the corpora
tions, as compared with 1920.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-08-03
Tribute from Judge Etird.

George Sebastian Drafts. son of
Michael Drafts and his first wife,
Eliza beth Younginer. was born May
81. 1914. He Was one of seven child
rem: Martha Susan Drafts. Mary
Catherine Caughman, Eliza beth Bar
bara Klecklcy. Sarah Ann Drafts.
Daniel Michael Drafts. and Charlotte
Amanda CorIey, all OF whom have
predeceaseu him. On December D,
1867, he married Miss Emmaline Lao
vina Wheeler and to this union were
born Mary Elizabeth Drafts. Simon
Michael Drafts, DR.. Andrew Is. Drafts,
CQrrie Ophclia Drafts. Charlie Henry
Drafts. and James Franklin Drafts
OF these all survive except Simon
Michael and James Franklin. On
Jun" II, 1910, his wife passed away.
In his early life he was, engaged
principally in farming and teaching
during the winter months in what
was then called the old field schools.
About 1880 he was elected a member
ers for his County Il Id served several
terms as such. He was then elected
Sheriff and reelected two successive
terms serving as Sheriff twelve years
altogether. About 1896 he WAS elect
ed Judge of Probate and has been re-
elected successfully to that position
every recurring election period for
this office and was the encumbent at
the time of his death. having been
elected at the primary in 1920 with
out opposition.
In the beGnning of the COnfed.r-
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-08-03
SOLDIERS FINED

Rural Policeman IIown Tuesday af-
Camp Jackson. alleged to have whis-
Key in their possession and being
under its INFLUENCE. They were
brought before Magistrate Hendrix
and two Of them were fined $25 each
for being drunk and dsorderly The
fines weerG promptly paid. The others
were discharged.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-08-03
EFFORT TO JOIN
RICHLAND COUNTY

y petition asking the governor to
call an election on the question of a
part OF Lexington joining Richland
bounty was filed in the governors
office yesterday by persons interest
ed in the move. The area in uues-
ton involves 40 square miles and in
cludes the towns of Brookland and
Caycc across the river: from Colum-
bia.
II, The petition is signed by, approx
inately 400 people and sets forth that
more than one-third of the qualified
electors have signed the papers. All
the constitutional requirements. .have
been met ana no change that would
make Lexington county unconstitu-
'tional is contemplated. the petition
ers say. An election for the araexa
tion hnoye is prayed fos in thespap pers.
~ Forty Square Miles, .,
The area in question lies south Of
the Saluda river and vest OF Rich
land county, but contiguous to this
eral thousand people.
: A map accompanying the Tpetition
sets forth that Tthe area just across
the river and Including that section
in and around Brookland contains 80
square miles. An affidavit is signed by
Il: W.. Gayden, w. A. Oxner and 2.
!. Wessingcr.
Governor Cooper will Investigate
the petition and if he finds the papers
warrant such action ne will appoint
commissioners to examine all the pa
pers filed, go oyer the names and in
vestigate the move in general If
these commissioners find the consti-
tutional requirements have been met
and so report to the governor the
election on the question will then
likely he. ordered.-The state. S
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-08-03
JUDGE DRAFTS
DIED LAST WEEK

After an illness extending over
many months, Judse George 8. Drafts
passed gently into sleep last Wednes-
day night at his home here, sur
rounded by members of his family
who with loving hands ministered to
his wants and softened his last hours.
Judge Drafts had not entirely re-
covered since he suffered an attack
of the "flu,'. more than a year ago,
but his condition did not become
alarming until quite recently. For
several months he had gradually de-
clined In health, until last week the
watchers at his bedside realized that
the end was near. At 11:4O o'clock
Wednesday his noble spirit ceased the
struggle and one of Lexington coun-
tvs best known and most beloved
citizens passed to his reward.
Judge Drafts, who at the time OF
his death was II years Of age, was
born in Lexington county and spent
the greater part of his life, honored
those who enjoyed the pleasure of
close acquaintance and respected by
all who came in contact with him.
Since early manhood he had taken a
leading part in the affairs of the
county. When the call to arms
sounded in the sixties Judge Drafts,
though o lad in his teens, volun-
teered Tor service, and throughout
the war served gallaptly in Company
r, South Carolina Cavalry, Capt.
Caughmnn's company. Though par
ticipating in all important engage
mcnts in which his command was en-
gagged, he had the god fortune to re-
turn from the war without a wound.
Judge Drafts first entrance into
public life was as county commits,
sioncr III 1882. Afterwards he was
elected sheriff, in which office he
served faithfully for several terms.
At the time of his death he was serv-
ing his third terra as judge of pro-
base for Lexington county. Polite and
Juol opi Aib
all his dealings, Judge Drafts had
served his people faithfully and he
leaves Il record of public service sell
dom eXcelled.
Two sons and two daughters be-
sides several grandchildren survive
Judge Drafts. The children are: DR..
andrew raftssof- -HenaersonNilleIs y NJ,
c.. Mr.. Charles Drafts of Augusta,
Ga. Mrs. Elizabeth Boozer and Mrs.
r.. p. Mcctzc, both of Lexington. r
Funeral services were held Friday
morning at 10 o'clock at ST. Stephens
l.. l.. Lutheran church, conducted by
Rev. \. II. Obenschain. the pastor.
The body was buried in the church
remetery. \ large crowd OF SORROW
ing friends gathered to pay the last
tribute of respect. The following
actc:! as pallbearerS: Active: Sam
Corley. John NJ. Drafts, d. c. Drafts,
C.. w. Caughman, John Corley, Mar
tin Wheeler. all nephews OF Judge
'Drafts. Aeting as honorary pail
bearers We're the survivors OF Judge
Drafts command. court house otii-
mials and members of the bar.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-08-03
DEATH OF MRS. SHEALY.

Mrs. Blache Shealy, wife of Mr.. w.
Thompson. shealy. residing in the
Peters section. after suffering from
diabetes for some time, died last Wed
nesday morning and was. buried Eat
Peters church Thursday afternoon.
She5was lovable woman and held in
highest esteem by her many neigh
bors and friends. She leaves a devoted
husband and five %daughers.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-08-03
SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC

\ postal card from Mr.. Frank
il.ansford at Leesville says: 1--WE are
going to haSe. Il Sunday school picnic
at old Lexington Baptist church, Aug
rst and wish to extend an invitation
t" the public through your paper"
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-08-03

ate war n" volunteered in Company
T. Fifth South Carolina Cavalry under
Captain West Caughman, which COM
pany was part of General NJ. G. But
lcr'S command. He served from this
period until the end Of the war, being
vice and came out OF the conflict
without having been seriously wound
ed
+. An his younger life he was con-
iirin"d IN Zion lutheran church and
Kept his membership there until the
day Of his death and for Il consider
able portion of the time he served as
Eklcr, or this congregation.
Hc-Was On uprightritizen and hon
est and conscientious officer and for
upwards of forty years he was Il con-
spicGGHsl 1iglme in the. official. public
ana political life OF his county. About
elsht"en months ago he was stricken
with 4 severe case oi flu. which de-
Velored into Il light case OF pneu-
monia from which attack he never
seemed 10 fully recover but he con-
tlnucd t" attend /" the duties. Of his
office after having gotten up from
that sickness until about two months
ago. From that time on his decline
has been grWr,ual until "Wednesday
night at 1l:40 p. m. he breatheds his
last. He lived in this County
amongst his family, friends and rela-
tives - years, one month and &C
days and in. a ripe age is called homo
TO his final rest.
G. NJ. E.FIRD.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-08-03
PINEY WOODS ],
. . i lVlVlL OUUlV

The annual picnic of the Piney
Woods local of the Farmers Union
will be held at Piney Woods parson-
age on Saturday, August 20. A fine
program has been prepared by the
committee in charge and topics of
timely interest to the farmers will be
discussed by we'll. known speakers.
The Piney Woods local picnic is
usually a big affair and attracts a
large crowd from many parts of the
county. The folks in the Fork al
ways spread a delightful feast OF good
things to eat. and do their best to
make their guests feel at home. They
are looking forward with pleasure to
theirsannuaI picnic this year, and ex-
pect to make the day one long to. be
remembered.
The Programme. l
Prayer.
Address Of welcome by T. A. Frick.
Address, Longer Term for Rural
Shc9els"-Prof. S. NJ. Derrick.
"SUn BuiIding'-Hon. D. F. Efird.
'.Is Yhere Any Encouragement for
the Boys to Remain on the Farm?"
Rev. j. J. Long.
The Advantages of Pure Bred Sires
on the Farm''-W. ]. Shealy, extern
sion livestock agent of Clemson Col
lcgea
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-08-03
PICNIC AT LAUREL FALLS
IN HONOR OF VISITORS

An enjoyable social event OF last
week was the picnic given at Laurel
Falls by Mrs. G.. F.. Roberts and Mrs.
II. &. CalliSon. in honor of Mrs. Rob-
erts' sister. Miss Minnie James Uf
EaStover, and Mrs. Evans and Miss
Janice Evans of Cheraw. guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. 2. II. Funderburk. y
delightful picnic luncheon was served.
About 40 people enjoyed the occa-
sion.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1921-01-27
1A.TH JANIApV
Real Estate Deals.

The following transfers in par,
lsh real estate were made during
the past week as shown bv
official records.
j. ii. Slaughter, Jr. to E. ].
6rosche ct TX. Lot /, Block Is,
In Richardson addition Bogalusa,
$4,000 cash.
H. ". Magee to Walter G.
Jones, Parcel of land in headlight
o3-2-lO and 46-2-l0, $4,000 cash
and notes.
c. A. jenkins TO Willis Hart,
E. IL of S, E. IA, Sec, 29.1-ll,
S1704.07, notes,
Washington Parish Fair Asso.
citation to Washington Parish, one
half paid by Police Jury and one
half by School Board 100000 cash,
all of lots 1, 7, s, and part of lots
2, 5, and 8, North of old Frank.
linton River Road, - 50. so and
a strip off E. and S. side of 50. 70.
J. W. Johnson to F. R. Miller,
80 acres in headlight 40, $4,000
cash and notes.
Great Southern Lumber Co. to
Harold Dent, s. E, IA Of 5. w.
IA, Sec. 26-3-12 and n. Z. IA Of
n. W. / 4 Sec. IS .3-12, $1,000.
Eli l''ortinberry to ". W. War;
ner, 80 acres, headlight 81. IA
and headlight All IA, 500 cash.
}, Oliver Martin to Simon s.
Thomas, Parcel of land in Sec.
SLIP, $4,000 cash,
J. i. Forrest to W. H. Petit,
10 acres in headlight 1919,
$1,000 90 cash.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1921-01-27
Sheriff Sale--No. 34s1.
Burris Bros, Ltd.
vs..
Joe N. Magee,

Notice is hereby given that by vir-
tue of an order of seizure and sale. is
sued out of the 26th. judicial District
Court of Louisiana, in and for Wash
ington Parish, in the above entitled
cause, and to me directed, l will pro-
coed to sell at public auction to the
last and highest bidder, on
Saturday, February Il, 1921
at the principalfront door of the court
house at Franklinton, La, between
the legal sale hours for judicial sales,
the following described property, be-
ing and situated in Washington Par
ish, La, to"wit;
Forty acres of land in the south"
east corner of the John Simmons
Hr. No 30, TIP, south, Range II,
east, St. Helena meridian, with lines
as follows. Beginning at the south
east corner of said headlight and run
along the headlight line 20 chains,
thence west to creek, thence down
the creek to small Bayou on the west
side Of the creek to South headlight
line, thence to point of beginning.
Terms of sale.-Cash without ap-
praisement.
- Ihls the 4th day of January, A. D.
]. E. Bateman, Sheriff.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1921-01-27
General News In Brief.

Five thousand Sim Feinars
took part in an attack unon nine
British po]ice barracks
Guelie)mo Marconi anno,no0d
he was at work nerfpctino viro
less compass for ships at sea and
making extensive experiments in
''OS' '''ep''0''''
President Wilson notified the
League of Nations that he will at.
tempt to aid Armenia if the powers
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1921-01-27
NUMBER AZ.

The states of Louisiana and
Mississippi were each cut one seat
in the House of Representative.
Women of New Orleans met at
TIE Grunewald Hotel and organ.
lied the Legislative Council Of
Louisiana Women.
Record compiled from the Civil
District Court showed OF petit
tons for divorce and separation
filed in New Orleans in 1920, 1853
more than in 1919, $50 more than
in 1918 and 462 more than in 1917.
President. elect Harding closed
his home in Marion and started
to Florida for a rest that will con.
tinue until the time for Inaugural.
ton.
The program Of Nikolai Lenine
for world Bolshevism has met
strong opposition even among the
radicals of fifteen nations.
A new military occupation of
Constantinople Of Allied troops
was planned to prevent an out
break by Kemal's troops.
Four white men and two ne.
groes were shot, some fatally, in a
race riot III North Carolina.
Herbert Hoover at a House
committee hearing opposed the
elimination of trade in cotton fu-
lures at New Orleans and New
York.
IN favoring the Borah resolu-
ton asking a naval disarmament
conference, the United States
made its first move to reduce ma
vies.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1921-01-27
YOU CAN'T
DODGE IT
Once in Awhile Your Blood Clogs
and Your Vitality Runs Down
THEN TAKE PEPT0.MANGAN
You'll Pick Up Again Quickly with
Plenty Of Red Blood
Corpuselcs.

Physicians nowadays take a
blood test when you are run
down. They count the red cor.
puscles in your blood. If these
are too few they give you a tonic
for your blood. 1t happens right
along. They are always on the
lookout for indications Of weak
blood.
Why9 Because they know
when your blood is weak your
resistance to disease is low
Your vitality and energy quick.
ly run down,
You can tell when your blood
is weak. You look pale, feel tired
you are not i'll, but you don't feel
right. You don't want to do
things, That is the time to take
the well.known tonic, Pepto-
Mangan.
Pepto. MaDgan builds red blood
corpuscles. Physicians have pre-.
scribed it for thirty years.
Pepto. Mangan is sold in liquid
and tablet form. The medicinal
value is exactly the same. Take
either kind you prefer. But be
sure you get the genuine Pepto-
Manga,l--" GUIDES. The full
name, Guides Pepto Mangan,
should be on the package. -Ad'
vertisement,
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1921-01-27
BoSa!usa Ball Park Being
Put in Shape.

Bogalusa, La, Jan. %, 1921.
Some forty men are being kept
busy at the two ball parks mere,
to the end that the grounds may
be in the best possible condition
when the St. Louis team reaches
here in February.
A. J. Heinemann, who guides
the New Orleans team in its efforts
to win pennants in the Southern
League, =, was here today looking
over the parks, and he compli.
mented the local officers on the
manner in which they are going
at this proposition, and predicted
that if the plans they have made
are carried thru. the Browns will
have better accommodations at
Bogalusa than will any other big
league team training in this sec.
ton.
When it is considered that club
houses are being constructed at
each of the parks, and that
the directions and suggestions Of
Bob Quinn Of the St. Louis team
and Helnemann are being carried
out to the letter, there can be no
doubt that these ball tossers, no
matter how temperamental they
may prove to be, will be satisfied,
The two club houses are identi.
cal, They are IS feet long, "A
feet wide and contain lockers,
massaging tables, shower baths,
and the various equipment nec~
essary in building Of this kind.
Besides putting the grounds in
shape, the officials here are hay I.
ing additional stands and bleach.
ers built to accommodate the
crowds which will be on hand to
see the exhibition games which
are to be played here between the
Browns and other Major League
teams in training near Bogalusa
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1921-01-27
,o,rcE JURY PROCEEDINGS
r,onklinton, La, Dec. 20, 1920

FranKllllVuil, h0'; ~ -''
The Police Jury met in called SEES
..,n on the above date at the Court
a aOn in the Town of Franklinton
nth all members present.
wi The purpose of the meeting being
!. annoint two members to serve on
Y Y. Y Parish Board of Equalization,
~ p;fb one member appointed by the
p p, of State Affairs, under recent
I Ist No. 231 of the General Assem-
W Nm motion by R. R. Jenkins, duly
..sonded by J. H. Cassidy, and car
,sI ]. P. Richardson Of Bogalusa
Was vss appointed to Serve. On motion
W.T.. b. Foil, duly seconded by R. H,
ssring, and carried, c. S. E. Babing-
w ss was appointed as a member from
H. parish seat, W. P. Bulloch, from
H. First Ward, was recommended
II i, The Board Of State Affairs as their
snpointee on the board,
There appearing no further bust
,oss the board stood adjourned.
u. g, BANlSTER, Secretary.
J.R. LESLIE, President.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1921-01-27

NaAnped m last pags,l
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1921-01-27
Special Blanks For Farmers
Tax.

Thousands of farmers whose
net income for 1920 equaled or
exceeded the exemptions of 81 ,00C
for single persons and $4,000 for
married persons will be required
to file on or before March Is 1921
income tax returns for the yeal
1920.
AS an aid to farmers the Bureau
of Internal Revenue has prepared
a special form, 104OF, for record.
ing sales of live stock produce and
a summary of income and ex
penses. This form should be at
tached to the taxpayers indivi-
dual return on Form 1910 or
lO4OA. Full instructions for
making out the forms are contain
ed in each.
Under gross income farmer is
required to include all proceeds
derived from the sale of farm pro
ducts derived from the sale of
farm products whether produced
on farm or purchased for resale.
When he exchanges his produce
for groceries, clothing or other
merchandise he must include IT,
his income the value of the arti,
Giles received and exchanged.
Profit received from the sale of
farm land or rent received for the
use thereof must also be included.
In determining his net income,
upon which the tax is assessed
the farmer may deduct all neces-
sary expenses incurred in the op.
GRAFTON of his farm during the
year. These include cost of cul.
tivation, harvesting, and market
ing of his crops, the cost Of seed
and fertilizer used, amount spent
in repair to farm buildings other
than the dwelling, and to fences
and machinery. The cost of farm
tools used up in the course of the
year, wages paid to employees
other than domestic servants, and
rent paid for farm land and
buildings (other than dwelling)
are deductible items.
Farmers who keep no records or
only records OF cash receipts and
disbursements should make their
returns on the basis of actual re.
ceipts, but farmers who keep com.
plete accounts and who take in.
ventories at the beginning and
end of the year to determine
their profits should report on the
accrual basis. Both methods are
fully explained on Form 1040F',
copies of which may be obtained
| from the offices of collectors of in.
ternal revenue.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1921-01-27
Middies Made to Order.

The late style middies of white
blue, red or green flannel or
serge made to order. Fit and
workmanship guaranteed,
AZ at. Mrs. Larcie Sturdivant.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1921-01-27
Marriage Licenses.

Joseph Edgar Rouillier to Ida
Cecile Leblanc.
E. l.. Graves to Annie Neral
Boone.
{ 0LORED.
Henry Bacon To Leoua Muse.
Henry Mc)oues to Corine Owens.
Israel Morris to Mollie Foster,
Maurice Brown to Josephine
Anderson.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1921-01-27
Strayed or Stolen.

One red mare mule, weighs
about 300 pounds, has trace
marks on sides, no brands. Re,
ward for information leading to
her recovery.
John Fl. Wood,
a4-as Sun, La
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Taken Up.

One blue mare colt, about a
year or Is months old. Owner
can recover same by proving
property and paying for feed and
cost of this ad.
Claude l.. Mizell,
Mt. Hermon, La.
sss viii break a Cold, Fever and Gripp'
quicker than anything we know, prsvsntinl
passnepia, -Advsissasns,