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The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-02-23
ST. STEPHENS EVANGELICAL
LUTHERAN CHURCH

Divine services on Sundays II 90
a. m. and 1:30 p. NJ.
Divine services on Wednesdays at
500 p. m.
Sunday school at 1000 a. IN.
On Sunday. February the 18th. the
morning theme will be: Remaining
True to Ones Religious Vows" The
evening theme will be: Away from
God One Is Spiritually Bankrupt" On
Wednesday. March the I'd, the theme
will be: 'Christ Gives Hope to The
Repentant Thief" Commencing on
Wednesday. February the 23d and
continuing for five Wednesdays and
also on Good Friday, March the 25th,
the sermons will be on The Seven
Words or Sentences of Christ from
the Cross. A very cordial invita- ton
is extended to the. public t" attend
these services.
ARTHUR 3. oBENSCHAIN.
Pastor
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KEISLER-KLECkLEY.

An interesting event Of the evening
of January 9, was the marriage of
Miss Alma Keisler to Mr.. Walter a.
KJeckley at the residence Of the
officiating minister. Rev. J. A. Gro
mer.
To the strains of Lohengrin's we'd
ding march, rendered by Miss Thelma
Kleckley, sister of the groom, the
couple entered the parlor and were
married by Rev. J. A. Cromer. The
bride was never more beautiful than
in her coat suit Of brown broadcloth
with accessories to match. She is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Keis-
Ter and is a young woman vf pleasing
personalities and many high traits of
character, also having taken an active
part in her church.
Mr.. kleckley is son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. W. kleckley. He is young
man of character, who has led use
full life to his church and community,
and is a young farmer of sterling
worth.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-02-23
LEXINGTON MILL DOTS.

We are sorry. to note that Mr.. Ar
i, thur Harmon. second hand in spin
ming room, had to go to the Baptist
hospital for operation. Hope he will
soon be back home.
Mr. and Mrs. J r Minis went to
Columbia Monday on business.
We had some snow Monday. the
largest flakes we have seen since
February, 1898, % years ago.
The Bereany and Fidelis Sunda
school classes participated in q fish
fry at the electric plant last Friday
night Every body enjoyed this oc-
Mr.. Elisha Waters visited his
cousin, Mr.. John Shealy, last Friday
evening.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-02-23
FACTS ABOUT COTTON.

Production OF cotton in Russia is
confined almost exclusively to the
Asiatic provinces of Turkestau and
the TranScaucaSia.
Since the outbreak Of the Great
War in 1914 production Of cotton in
Russia has averaged about 10000
bales annually.
OF cotton grown outside of the United
States was 100000 bales greater
, than it was at the end OF the previous
year.
|, World carry-over at jug 81, 1920.
Of cotton grown outside Of in the
United States, according to Hester,
was 6,oSS,o0o bales.
During the year 1918 the propor-
ton of worlds mill supply OF cotton
contributed by each country was as
. follows: United States 56.7 percent.
British India 224 percent. Egypt SO
percent China 81 percent. Brazil rs
percent. Russia % percent: all
other 4.3 percent.
World production OF cotton d"s-
tined for factory consumption in l9l
is indicated by L. S., Census figures
to have been 19,260.G00 bales, not
including. $4,000 bales ots linters::' In
the United States.
World production ct COTTON for fne-
tory consumption in ~? was LOO
600 bales greater than" the amount
Consumed. =: r:'E#. - :#.::.-
World consumption of American
cotton is running % percent below
what it did last year, but the esti-
mated production, government fig
ures, is 1861 bales greater
There is now enough cotton in the
world. unspun. to last nearly two
; ears.
Cotton is produced extensively in
many sections of China. Most Of it is
spun by hand in the homes Of the
people, but relia bic estimates place
the quantity of Chinese cotton from
the crop of 1919 which reached COM
mercial channels at 100000 bales.
During the years 1862 and 1868
. total production in the United States
averaged less than $4,000 bales Of
cotton annually. The world managed
to get along.
First cotton seed w:r, planted in
Virginia at Jamestown in 5G0I. Cot
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-02-23
STEELE-SH.ARPE.

On Sunday afternoon February 13
Miss Minnie Steele of. Barrs and Mr.
Ernest G.. Sharpe of Edmund We're
united in marriage at the Methodist
parsonage az Swansea, by the Rev. Il
c. Griffith.
Mrs. Sharpe is the accomplish ed
daughter of Mr.. and Ms. Henry
Steele Of Bars, and is one Of tn.
teachers in the Sharpe's Hill school
Nh. Sharpe is the son of the late
Senator and Mrs. W. H. Sharpe and
is engaged in farming at Edmund
The marriage came as Il surprise tt
their many friends.
They are making their home Will
Mr.. Sharpe's mother.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-02-23
SHERIFF SENDING OUT
TAX EXECUTION NOTICES

Sheriff E. Austin Roof is this week
mailing out notices to those citizens
OF Lexington county who have not
yet paid their 1919 taxes, and there
are several hundred Of them. The
notices state that if settlement is not
issued and property advertised for
sale. Those paying in the next ten
days will be saved the additional
cost of mileage, etc. Sheriff Roof has
been delayed little in getting these
notices out, incident to taking over
the office and other more important
matters.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-02-23
TAX RESOLUTION
GETS RATIFICATION

Several important acts were ratllleo
last night by the house and senate
the most far reaching probably being
the Joint resolution extending the
time for the payment of taxes IN
So,,th Carolina until May l. This res
olution as it was ratified last night,
extends the time for paying taxes un-
til May 1 with penalty of per cent.
in January, 2 per cent. in February
and 3 per cent. in March and April,
with per cent. After May 1, Execu-
tions are to be placed in the hands of
the sheriff on and after May Is.
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ton vas introduced into all the 5,

ton y as 1ntrcduced into all the SO
ern colonies by the first settlers.
The Spanish invader in 1919 fo
cotton clothing in common use
Mexico, and Cortez received gifts
fine cotton fabrics from the hand
the great Montezuma.
Statements to the effect that Egv1
tian munmies were wrapped in col
ton fabrics have been disproved.
In the first chapter of Esther def
mite reference is made to the use {
cotton "hanging'' at the feast whic
King Ahasucrus gave. about 519 !
G..
World carry-over OF American col
ton at July 81, 1920, L. S. Censu
figures on the domestic supply an
chronicle tibures on stocks hel
abroad, was 6,149,0S9 bales.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-02-23
MRS. SAM D. DERRICK {
SUSTAINS FATAL BURNS

J. Last Friday evening about halt
past eight O'Clock the surrounding
. community of Steedman received (,
shock when they heard the sad news
Of an accident that occurred to Mr.
Sam D. Derrick and family. Mrs. Der
rick was in the kitchen looking after
her family duties and when she
picked up a lamp it eXplod d in hel
hand thus causing the flames from
the kcrosine to saturate her very
person. She was severely burned
and lived only until Saturday even
ing. Those who came to her rescue
and those who were around her when
the accident happened were burned
badly. The ones receiving burns be-
sides Mrs. Derrick are her husband,
Williams, her two grandchildren and
her brother. Henry Shumpert.
Linnie Ida, daughter Of Jacob \.
and Elitha Shumpert was born July
13, 1878 and departed this life Feb
ruary ~, 1921, thus making her stay
upon earth 42 years, months, and
days. About the year 1898, she was
married to Sam D Derrick; who re-
src fo NJ /.
union were born seven children, of
which five are living and two are
dead. Those living are Essie, Edna,
Clayborn, Earnest and Ora Lee.
Mrs. Derrick. was, consecrated to
her Heavenly Father by the holy: act
of baptism in her infancy and about
twenty-fi years ago she became a
cahfirmed member. Of st. Johns Z.
II &Rurch. 1t can PC trnthfully said
Of her that she remained faithful
member, until death. -. .>3..:.. -
AS mother she was devoted to
her children and loved. them with an
untirins love and was at all times
ready to render a mothers service to
the entire family. She was devoted
wife and took great pride in the de-
velopmeut Of her home and COM
munity. May her life of consecrated
and untiring service ever be sweet to
our memories and shall ever live in
. our hearts.
Those left to mourn her death are
a father and mother, husband, five
children, four brothers: Willie Shum-
pert, Ollie Shumpert, Henry Shum-
pert of Steedman and John Shum-
pert al Pelion; three sisters, Corrie
Taylor, Sallie Taylor and Diecy Ky
zer, all of Steedman, and host of
relatives and loved ones.
The funeral services were conduct
ed at the home Of the bereaved fam
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-02-23
HCYLER-REINHARDT,

Miss Mamie Huyler of Lexington
and Mr.. +. E. Reinhardt Of Jackson
Vile. Fla, were married Monday in
Columbia by the Rev. Truesdale. The
wedding came as q surprise to the
friends of the young couple, they hav-;
ing kept it secret until the time OF
the wedding. Mr.. and Mrs. Reinhardd
left yesterday for Washington, n. C.l
where Mr.. Reinhardt will be manager
of the Western Union Telegraph OIL
flee, and where they will make their
home
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-02-23
\ PLAY AT HOLLOW CREEK.

The play, ''Deacon Dubbs," Will be
given by the pupils of Hollow Creek
school at the school house Saturday
night. Feb. 26, beginning at 1:30 o.
clock. The play will be given under
OILS, principal Of the school. The pub
lie is invited. A small admission will
be charged to be applied to the
school
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-02-23
HERD RECAPTCRED.

W. w. Herd, the federal prisoner
who escaped from the Lexington jail
about ten days ago, was captured in
Columbia last Thursday, and brought
to Lexington Friday morning and
again put behind the bars. Herd is
serving q three months sentence, and
at the time Of his escape had only
is in Detroit. Mich.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-02-23
BACHAIAN-FERRILL

MfIThomas G.. Bachman and Miss
Annie Ferrill were married February
20, ct 5 p m,. at the residence Of
the officiating minister, Rev. c. J.
Sox, Lexington, S C..
Mr.. Bachman is q son of Mr.. H.
?. Bachman of Edmund, S. c., and
Miss Ferrill is daughter of Mr.
Frank Ferrill Of near New Brookland.
We wish for them a happy journey
in life.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-02-23
SAVE YOUR TEETH.

Good teeth are essential to good
health. You have them but once in
a life time. Preserve them. We are
offering absolutely free for short
time a beautiful Gold Fish with every
purchase OF any Tooth Paste, Tooth
Powder or Dentifrice, all popular
tooth pastes, tooth powders and den
tifrices at regular prices. Call and ask
about our free offer.
HARMON DRUG CO..
The REXALL Store.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-02-23
HURT IN PLAY.

Mr.. Samuel \. George. 4 WOfford
college senior. was painfully hurt
last week while engaged in an ath-
letic contest on the college campus
He is doing nicely, but it is still ncrrS-
sary for him to use crutchcS.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-02-23
BATESBURG NEWS.

Pursuant to published notice, the
Consumers Owned Store was organ
lied last Saturday with a capital Of
$4,000. G.. +. Jones, we'll known
business man Of this town. was elect
ed president: Charles 3. kneece vice
president; J b. Reid, secretary and
treasurer NJ. f. Edenfield will be the
manager OF the new store. This store
will be one OF chain OF stores oper-
ating through the American purchas-
ing Company. which will act as pur-
chasing agent for all the stores or
ganized under this system. 1t is pro-
posed to open the Batesburg store in
about 20 days. the directors having
options on several desirable sites. En-
Governor, Sydney J. Cats Of Florida.
is president of this chain of stores
and he spent several days in town
recently giving the initial steps of the
organization his personal attention.
Application has been made for char
ter with the following named direc-
tors Of the new store: E. P. Jones,
Samuel Collum. Oscar Hartley, r. II.
Hostein, c.. W. Hallman, NJ. p.
Whittle, d. d. Smith. G.. E. Jones,
c.. B. Kneece, J. r. Reid and NJ. E.
Edenfield. No other store operating
under this system will be organized
in this territory.
On Wednesday evening, February
18th, in response to a call by Prof.
W. F Scott, superintendent of the
schools of Batesburg and Leesville.
large number of our people met at
the Baptist church for the purpose Of
organizing q school improvement as
sociation. Dr. Charles 4. Jones of Co.
lumbia was present and delivered an
interesting address on education and
illiteracy, emphasizing the fact that
South Carolina was three degrees be-
low any other state in the Union in
the column OF illiteracy.> After the
address Of DR.. Jones. the associa ton
organized with the following officers:
President, Hon. Barrett Jones. mayor
of Batesburg: Vice-Persident, Mrs.
w p Zimmerman: Secretary, Mrs.
Leon H. Wright: Treasurer, Henry
appointed by the president, and the
next meeting Of the association will
be held at the Batesburg Methodist
church the second Friday night in
March.
Ira &. Carson has opened up an in
surance Office on the second floor in
the Cooner building and will conduct
a general insurance business. Mr.. Car
son is we'll known to the people Of
this section and for d number of
years was cashier of the First Nation
al Bank of Batesburg
A slight snow fell here Monday
morning but did not stay on the
ground but a few hours. The snow
was followed by rain in the afternoon.
The rainy weather since Christmas
has caused our farmers to be con-
siderably behind with farm work But
very little plOwinG has beer done to
date.
Washington birthday was OBJ
served by the banks and post office.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-02-23
TU 1cHARLEsTON FOR -:
: , ;':''=r ~ !. - GRAND LODGE MEET

Judge T l.. ,Harman left Tuesday
night for Charleston, where he goes
to represent Lexington lodge at the
South Carolina grand lodge meeting
OF Masons. Mr.. Harman is the only
Representative attending from Lexing-
ton lodge.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-02-23
ROAD TAX CAN BE
PAID BY WORK

Columbia. Feb. 22.-Under the
terms of the recent act passed in re-
gard to working the roads in Lex
ington county those who have not
maid their road taxes will have the
privilege of working the roads in lieu
of paving the IS road tax now pro-
vided by law This act has been rau-
fled and is now a law.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-02-23
PLAY AT PINE RIDGE.

: ,,:t."I d: = -, :.:%;.
: Theer will be play: given at Pine
Ridge schol. house, February rs,
promptly at 1880. Come one and all
and be convinced at THE great trans
formation before your own eyes.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-02-23
AMERICAN LEGION TO MEET.

The regular monthly meeting Of
the Lexington Post, American Legion,
will be held Thursday night, Febru-
,ary 26, at the usual place. All eX-ser-
vice men are urged to atentd this
meeting.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-02-23
NE,W CROP GARDEN SEEDS.

Fresh garden seeds. in papers and
bulk, all popular varieties OF we'll
known vegetables grown in this Sec
1ion grown bv reliable seedsmen and
true TO rame or variety, onion sets
and cabbage plants.
HARMON DRUG co.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-02-23
BON HEUR GLIB.

The Bon Heur club will be enter
tanned this Friday evening at ! O.
clock by. Mrs. Chas. E. Taylor.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-02-23

lily by her pastor. Rev. BIZ. Wessin-
ger and she was laid to rest in st.
Johns E. l.. church cemetery.
Our deepest and heartfelt synlpa-
thies are for those who mourn her
death.
The Denver Jewish news. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1915-1925, 1921-08-31
COLONNADE CLUB.

An enjoyable dancing affair was
held at Castle Rock, Golden, Colo
RADIO. last week. and was enjoyed by
the members and their lady friends.
The first meeting of the new season
will be held nc the Adams Hotel, SUM-
day afternoon. September 11th, 1921.
Many educational subjects are sched-
uled for the coming season and VIC
look forward to beneficial expendi-
ture of time. A stag banquet will fol
low the meeting at which greetings
will be received from all members in
and out of town. Also n debate on
Government Ownership of Railroads
will be in progress during the han
quet. Mr.. Harry Kaufman will take
the affirmative, Mr.. Philip Rossman
the negative.
We are glad to say that Mr.. Myer
MyersOn who has been i'll in Chey-
enne, Wyoming. has returned to Den
yer and is improving steadily. Tire
engagement of Mr.. Samuel Pearlstein
to Miss Rae Burgess has been an
nounced.-S. ]. F.
The Denver Jewish news. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1915-1925, 1921-08-31
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY WORK

The Jewish Consumptives' Relief
teresting branch of treatment in their
hospital curriculum. They have or
ganized an Occupational Therapy De-
partment for the benefit of both the
ambulatory and bed-ridden patients.
No longer do the patients find time
hanging heavily on their hands while
affecting cure for Tb. They are en-
gagged In weaving baskets of reed,
rafiia or pine needles, weaving rugs.
on hand loom, hand embrOidering,
etc. 80
AL occupations are supervised by
an Occupational therapist. The Dc
cupational Therapy Department would
appreciate cooperative interest by
the public thru donations of cOlOred
rags for use in weaving rag rugs on
the loom. Rags or any materials of
wool, silk or cotton will be acceptable.
They also would appreciate donations
Of skeins of wool for knitting sweat
ers, mittcns and caps for the approach
ing cold weather.
Odd ends of wall paper can be
utilized for paper mache work. Cigar
boxes can be used in the manual train
ing work. Stencils, oil paints and
enamels are also valuable for designs.
Any materials that you find avail
able for the Occupational rherapy use
will be gladly welcomed and they can
be left at the Denver Office, $40
Kittredge Building or mailed parcel
post to J. C. r. s. Sanatorium, Edge
water, Colo.
The finished articles are placed on
sale at the Sanatorium at very
reasonable amount The funds re-
ceived thru the sale are turned back
to the patients for their labor and
are used for purchasing additional
materials
The Denver Jewish news. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1915-1925, 1921-08-31
New Year Greetings

AS is customary each year. the Jew
ish News will print New Year Greet
ings'' in its New Year issue. which
will he published in September. For
this service charge of S1.OO or $500
according to size Of space is made.
The popularity Of the newspaper
greetings column is increasing yearly
all over the country and we expect IA
greater demand on our columns this
year than ever before.
Rosh Hashonah falls on October 3,
and our issue carrying New Year
Greetings will appear September 20.
1t will be matter of economy to
use the Jewish News columns and
also avoid embarrassment of missing
some of your friends while sending
cards.
Send us your greetings this year,
and send them early. As the amount
of S1.OO or $500 is too small mat
ter to keep books on, and send n
collector, we suggest that your greet
ings be accompanied by the cash to
insure its insertion.
Phone Main 26S7 or Champa 4241
and we will see that your greetings
receive attention.
The Denver Jewish news. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1915-1925, 1921-08-31
c. DAVIS WINS Y. NJ. II. A. TENNIS
TOURNAMENT.

BY playing consistent game thru
out the tournament, Chas. Davis
emerged from the final round In tho
singles undefeated. b. Miller and s.
Gross, both fell before the l'rilliant
playing of Davis. whose playing was
the feature of the tournament Ii.
Miller and $. Gross will be awarded
medals for winning the doubles.
The tennis tournament just ended
and the indoor baseball tournament
held earlier in the summer has con-
WINGED us that athletic competition Is
the only medium of unifying the young
people In our community. We expect
to soon organize two or three basket
hall leagues. Watch for announce
ments.-M NJ X.
The Denver Jewish news. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1915-1925, 1921-08-31
DRA.MU-LIT CIRCLE CHANGES
REGISTRATION DATE.

To accommodate those people who
expecl to he out of town next Sun:
day, monday being Labor Day. the
Ora Multi Circle will postpone the
registration date for its Sunday school
and Night School classes. to Septem-
her II. Please make note Of this
change.
Tonight. Sept. list, an elaborate pro-
gram will be presented at the ORA
MULTI club rooms. by some well Sc
'lected talent. This is the opening con-
cert Of the coming season, and an In.
teresting evening is being promised by
the entertainment committee.
The presentation of "KreuIzer Son.
alta" will be on the evening Of Sep
TENDER 18th at the WOman's club the
atre. Secure your tickets Mt once for
this most thrilling Yiddish dramatic
success. Surprise your folks with q
pair of seats: they will enjsy the first
Yiddish play of the season. The pro,
ceeds Of this performance will TX
used to further the valuable educa-
tionaI work which the ORA Multi Cir.
Gle has undertaken. The production
however. deserves your patronage on
its own merits. Get your tickets
now.
The Denver Jewish news. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1915-1925, 1921-08-31
C0LIIAIBINE CLUB.

The first animal meeting of fhe Col
nmbine club was. celebrated at Berk
eley Park, Sunday August 81. from
80 a. m. till 5 40 p. M. The chap
erons were Miss Harsh and Miss
Zinik.
Prizes were given to Sara Peter
man and Helen Klienbers.
Dinner and supper were served al
the Park. Our guests were Messrs
Is. Skull and J. Lader. The girl'
played ball. waded. took pictures and
played games.
There is still room for one mum
her. And any girl between the age
of 1914 years please write to Doris
Rosen. 1417 Hazel Conrr or phone
Main 6134.-D. r.
The Denver Jewish news. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1915-1925, 1921-08-31
NAIR ToMID CLUB.

A regular meeting of the Nail
TOmid club was held at the home Of
Miss Esther IAff Monday evening
August 20.
Miss Anna Eisenberg was admitted
as member
Mr.. Ben Skull, an honorary mem
her. is again on the list of active
members.
The semi-annual election resulted as
follows:
Mr.. Jacob Ladder, reelected presi-
dent; Miss Esther Lar, vice-presi.
dent; Mr. Ben Skull, secretary; Mr.
Robert Chernick, treasurer Miss Lilly
Ginsberg. publicity manager.
The Nair Tomid will lose very
good member when MIR. Max Celery
Hoffman leaves this city for New
York. 1t is with many regrets on the
part Of the Nair Tomid to see "Jeff''
go as every individual of the club
win miss him very much. We take
this means of bidding Mr.. Hoffman
a very pleasant journey and all the
good luck in the world.
A farewell party in honor of Max
Hoffman will be given at the home of
Mr.. Jacob Loda, Tuesday evening,
August 3Oth.-L. G.
The Denver Jewish news. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1915-1925, 1921-08-31
BARUCH AIDS NEW INSTITUTE
OF POLITICS.

Bernard NJ. Baruch has given an
other shining proof of his devotion
to the cause of good government and
world peace. According to informa-
ton received by the New York World,
he has offered to meet up to the sum
OF 100000 the expenses incurred by
the meeting of the new Institute of
Politics now in progress at Williams
College, Williamstoyn, Mass. The
Main object of the institute, which is
being attended by yiscount James
Bryce, Senator Tommaso and many
other famous scholars and statesmen
from several countries, Is to aid in
bringing to the American people a
better understanding of International
relations in all their aspects. This
has likewise been the chief aim of
Mr.. Baruch ever since the days when
he served on the Supreme Economic
Council and as economic adviser of
the American Peace Commission.