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God, has striven to make things bet
ter and better for this old world.
But if thought gave us the good
things which we enjoy it is likewise
essential to their retention. If we as
and as a nation would hold
the place which we have won we must
make use Of the faculties with which
the Creator has endowed US. We
must think. And upon the character
of our thoughts will depend our sue
cess. If you think yourself failure
you can hardly help from proving one.
Believe in your own success and you
will achieve it,. Think in terms of
sunshine and happiness and goodness
and everything will seem good to you.
There is no factor in human life so
potent as human thought. See that
you develop your thoughts from the
standpoint of the best that is in you.
Keep the birds from building nests in
your hair.
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TAX NOTICE

According to law the county Audi
tor will add the following penalties:
On January 1st, 1921, per cent.
penalty will be added to those who
have not paid. On February 1st,
1921, an additional 1 per cent will
be added t6 those who have not paid,
making per cent penalty for Feb
ruary. On March 1st, 1921, an addi-
tional per cent. penalty will be ad-
ded to those who have, not paid, max
ing total Of per cent. penalty for
March and April. Still an additional
per cent penalty will be added
May 1st, 1921, making per cent.
penalty to be paid by those who have
not paid by May 1st, 1921.
TAX BOOKS CLOSE MAY IS.
Poll Tax-$1.00. Capitation Road
Tax, $500. Capitation Dog Tax, soc.
When remitting give each Town
ship and School District your prop
erty is in. Give one name in full
not initials. Send postage for reply
and return Of receipt.
G.. E. LEAPHART,
Treasurer Lexington County. S. G.
till May Is.
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BOYS AND GIRLS
OF YESTERDAY
{By vERLINES.)

How many of you boys and girls of
today every stop to look back at the
boys and girls Of yesterday, and COM
pare them with the boys and girls OF
today? Not many, eh. didn't think
so. Why, boys, one of our greatest
presidents (though I don't admire
his work very much) learned most
of his ciphering by night or at night
and by figuring on the family fire
shovel with a piece Of charcoal. He
would work on the shovel until it was
full, then he would take his knife and
scrape off the coal. And then begin
his work over again.
Now how many of us would do it :
Not many, I don't guess.
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CLERKS SALE.

State of South Carolina, County Of
Lexington.-Court of Common
Pleas. -. .. ..
G. r. Rast, Plaintiff VS. James E. Sal
ley, ct al, Defendants.
BY virtue of the authority vested in
me by an order Of his honor Judge
Frank B. Gary in the above-entitled
case, will sell before the Court
house door in Lexington on the first
Monday in April, 1921, the same being
the fourth day Of the said month,
during the usual hours Of sale, at
public auction to the highest bidder,
the following described real estate:
"All those two lots Of land in the
town of Swansea, once owned by the
Masonic Lodge, bounded as follows:
(a) bounded on the north by Third
Street fifty feet, and on the south
fifty feet by George Williams lot, west
by Barlow Avenue one hundred and
fifty feet, and on the east by lot Of
myself.
CD by lot on north by Third Street
fifty feet ,on the south fifty feet by
Grover r. Williams, east by lot of Ma
sonic Lodge one hundred fifty feet,
and west one hundred and fifty feet
by lot of myself, once owned by W
q. Road.
Also twenty-three and One-half
acres Of land on place once owned by
Sam Salley, bounded north by lands
of Ella Dickson, south by lands of
Hamp Lucas and Willie Gissendanner,
west by lands of Hermon OFT, and east
by the Jones Bridge public road.
Terms Of Sale: Cash, purchaser to
pay for papers, revenue stamps.
H. L. HARMON,
Clerk Of Court.
EF1RD G. CARROLL,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
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THOUGHT.

y Sam Jones once said: You can't
help the birds. flying over your head,
but you can keep them from building
nests in your hair Meaning, Of
course, you could hardly keep from
having bad thoughts once in a while,
but you could train your mind in such
a way that it would refuse to harbor
them. There are habits of thought as
well as other habits, and it is surpris-
ing how quickly such habits are
formed and how hard it is to shake
them once they have acquired foot
hold. Did you ever stop to inquire
what a powerful factor thought has
been in this old world? Every bit Of
advancement in religion, morals, SCI
ence, politics, warfare or what not has
come as a direct result Of thought.
It is the mighty power which has
ruled the world since the days of
Adam and Eve, and which will con-
time to exercise sway until time is no
more. We have no comfort or con-
yenience today which has not been the
product of thought. We are too mucn
in the habit of taking things Tor
granted and accepting what we have
without making any inquiry into the
why's and wherefores Of it's existence;
but if we, analyze closely we cannot
help but find that back and beyond
81, Of the blessings which we enjoy in
a material way there is human
thought which, under the grace OF
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CLERKS SALE.

State of South Carolina, County Of
Lexington.-Court of Common
Pleas.
The Home National Bank Of Lexing-
ton, S. c., Plaintiff. versus Fred G.
Hartley ct al, Defendants.
By virtue of authority vested in me
by Order of the Court in the above
entitled Cause I will sell before the
Court House door at Lexington, S. c.,
during the legal hours of sale, at pub
lie auction to the highest bidder on
the first Monday in April next, the
same being the fourth day Of said
month, the following described real
estate, to wit:
"All that piece, parcel or tract of
land situated, being and lying in
Black Creek Township in the above
said County and State, containing six
hundred twenty-six (626) acres, more
or less adjoining lands Of Henry Cook
on the north, lands conveyed by me
to A. L. Garvin on the east, lands Of
John J. McCartha and estate lands of
Bardin on the south, and bounded by
Black Creek on, the west; the same
being the western portion of, a tract
containing 1040 acres and formerly
owned by J. D. Jones. For more ac-
curate description reference may be
had to plat made by E. L. Hartley,
Surveyor, dated the 18th day Of De-
cember, 1915, on which plat the said
626 acres are divided into two tracts
containing 526 and 100 acres respec-
lively, and designated as the Home
Tract and Tract No. 5, respectively"
Also the water rights, privileges,
easements, and other property de-
scribed in the mortgage Of Fred G..
Hartley to the Carolina Bond and
Mortgage Co., foreclosed in this ac-
tion."
This sale is being made at the risk
Of c. L. Wilcox. and the Savannah
Guano Company. the former pur-
chasers.
Terms of Sale: Cash, the purchaser
to pay to the Clerk Of Court five hun
dred dollars in cash within thirty
minutes after his bid is made, and in
default thereof, said Clerk will imme-
diately sell the aforesaid premises
before the Court House Door in Lex
ington County at public auction with
ont further advertisement at The risk
of the former purchasers. Purchaser
to pay for papers, recording fees and
revenue stamps.
II. l. HARMON,
c. C. C. P. & G. S., Lex. Co.. S. c.
March 14th. 1921.
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State OF South Carolina, County of
Lexington.-Court Of Common
Pleas.
S. NJ. Hagins, Plaintiff VS. Cora f.
Buckles, ct al, Defendants.
BY virtue Of the authority vested
in me by an order Of his honor Judge
Frank B Gary in the above entitled
case, will sell before the Courthouse
door at Lexington, S. c., on the first
Monday in April, 1921, the same being
the fourth day of the said month, dur
ing the usual hours Of sale, at public
auction to the highest bidder, the fol-
lowing described real estate:
(a) All that certain piece, parcel,
or lot of land situate, lying, and being
in the: town of Cayce, County and
State aforesaid, bounded as follows:
On the north by lands now or for
merly of Mrs. Annie Holland, and
measuring thereon fifty-seven feet;
on the east by lands now or formerly
of J. S. Craps, and measuring there
on one hundred and thirty-three feet;
on the south by Holland Avenue,
and measuring thereon 1ifty-seven
feet; and on the west by lot belong
ing to the estate of J NJ Hagins, de-
ceased:
(b) All that certain piece, parcel,
or lot of land situate, lying, being
in the town Of Cayce, County and
State aforesaid, and bounded now or
formerly as follows: On the north by
lands of Mrs. A. S. Holland, and meas
uring thereon fifty feet; on the east
by lot above described, and meas
uring thereon one hundred and
thirty-three feet; on the south by
Holland Avenue, and measuring
thereon fifty feet; and on the west by
lands of Mrs. Annie Holland.
Terms of sale: Cash, purchaser to
pay for papers and stamps.
II. l.. HARMON,
Clerk Of Court.
EFIRD & CARROLL,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
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WATERINGFORD NEWS.

Farmers are well up with their
work and corn planting is the order
of the day. We've been having our
own hog and hominy and a few po-
tatoes this winter, but from the way
small grain looks we hope to have
some biscuits too after while longer.
Mr.. and and Mrs. ". A. Howard
of Swansea were recent visitors IN
these parts.
Mr.. L. Sol Smith and wife Of Wood
ford were Easter visitors last Sunday
Mr.. John Dooley's family from the
St. David's section visited relatives
hereabouts Easter.
Mrs. W. NJ. Howard and children
are visiting relatives at Batesburg and
Hibernia for few days.
Mrs. J. H. Keisler has returned
home from a hospital where she had
gone for an operation. She is getting
along nicely to the delight Of hel
many friends.
Mr.. NJ. NJ. Howard visited relatives
in the Boiling Springs section las
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Rish OF the
Steedman section visited H. A. How
ard and Mrs. Howard last Sunday
evening.
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GASTON SPRAYS.

CASTOR, March 29.-Our town is
still alive, and the farmers are getting
busy.
Messrs. John Craft and Ward Sight
ler and Misses Ruby Martin and Mag
gle Justus attended an entertainment
at Woodford school last Wednesday
night. ....
,. Miss, Winnie and Mr. Richard Fall
law, from Edisto Academy spent the
weekend with their mother, Mrs.
Dele Fallaw.
Mr.. Ansel Sightler has returned
from a three weeks visit at Pine
Castle, Fla.
Miss Francis Fallaw has returned
after spending several weeks at Cayce.
Misses Bertelle Price and Bessie
Sightler spent Saturday night and
Sunday with Mrs. Joe Jummper at
Swansea.
Mrs. Gary E. PPrice and children
Of Cayce spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. J. H. Price.
Mrs. Lewie Goodwin and children
Of Cayce spent the weekend with
Mr.. and Mrs. H. NJ. Spradley.
An Easter program was given by
the young folks at the church Sun
day, followed by a basket picnic
which was very much enjoyed by all.
, Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Roberts, and
their two daughters, Misses Myrtle
and Gladys of Swansea attended the
Easter services here Sunday.
Mrs. Fannie Fallaw and little
daughter, Wilma of Swansea were
visitors here Sunday. "...
Misses Ethel Goodwin and Lorena
Sharpe of sharpe's Hill, spent Sun
day afternoon with Misses Lottiesand
Juanita Goodwin.
Miss Bertha Pound, who is attend
ing school at Enoree, spent the week
end with her parents here, Mr.. and
Mrs. W. D. Pound.
Mr.. Gary Goodwin, who holds a
position with the Columbia Lumber
Co., spent Sunday with his mother,
Mrs. J. NJ. Goodwin.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Busbee were
visitors here Sunday.
Misses Mincy and Alice Pound spent
Sunday afternoon with Mrs. j. F.
Fallaw.
Messrs. John Craft and Ward
Sightler attended services at the
Methodist church at Woodford Sum
day night.
Mrs. NJ. H .Sightler and her son
and daughter, Douglas and Bessie,
accompanied by Misses Bertelle Price
and Louella Hutto motored over to
Thor Monday to visit Mrs. Sightlers
brother, Mr.. James Hall.
A party Of young folks accom-
panied by some older ones enjoyed
an outing at Geiger's pond Monday
afternoon. ...
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 80, 1921:
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

It appears that The, Dispatch-News
was in error as regards att least one Of
the gentlemen recommended by the
legislative delegation. for county com
missioner, and that Mr.. Barr Of the
Leesville section is t,not connected
with the woodworking plant at Lees
Vile, which is managed by his broth
er, but is simon pure farmer who
lives in the country. ;, We knew that
Mr.. Witt was a large farmer .apd that
perhaps others of the gentlemen
named were more. or less Interested
in agriculture, but thinking Of the
board as a whole in regard to their
qualifications rather than their call
ings, the paper expressed qualification
In it's editorial columns that the dele
cation had done so we'll in their Sc
lection. We see no reason so far to
alter this opinion, and believe that
time will vindicate the wisdom OF
their choice. It is. very true that the
farmers constitute the bulk of our
nopulatfon and pay large part of the
taxes and they are justly entitled, to
representation. But it is more impor-
tant by far that a first class board be
selected than that any special class be
selected for preferment. We are
rlad to know, however, that at least
one member Of the board is simon
pure farmer having no other inter-
ests and so far as we are concerned
we would not care if the whole board
were farmers. The county affairs are
somewhat behind and it is going to
take good management to straighten
things out and give the farmers some
roads that are fit to travel. We trust
this will be done and it will be time
enough to criticize when they fail.
DIR. D. M. Crosson, Lexington coun-
TVS senator, has a card this week in
REGARD TO CQG IIldIlSI ~ "AAASAA W go
yite attention. The Dispatch-News
has no brief for the delegation. They
are fully capable Of taking care OF
themselves, but it does believe that
the gentlemen comprising the delega-
tion are earnestly anxious to do some
thing to put the county's fiscal affairs
in better shape and had no motive
other than that. They may or may
not have considered the matter of
confirming their selections to a partic-
; ular class, but we don't: believe, they
did. There is no doubt that the ranks
Of the farmers Of Lexington county
hold many men who are thoroughly
good business men, but we believe that
they will be quick to see the value OF
cooperating with the delegation and
the county commissioners in every
thoroughgoing effort to put the county
In better shape. .i.s:.. 49,: =.
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IRELAND-AND CIVILIZATION.

In refusing to allow United States
troops to participate in a pro-lrlsh
celebration in Boston, the Republican
was eminently correct.
There is a. large element Of so-called
"frfends of Irish freedom in the
limited States desirous of embroil-
ing this country, in the Irish quarrel.
They are by no means majority or
the people of the United States or of
most Of the communities in when
they live. If they are so anxious TO
free Ireland why don't they go over
and shoulder a<musket : for: her and
help to. get her freedom like we got
ours. There was free Ireland once
some seven hundred or more years
ago before the conquest Of the 'coun-
try by the English, and though a
practically homogeneous people at the
time their chief amusement was fight
ing among the numerous clans-a
nerpetual and bloody family war in
which the greatest cruelties were
practiced. Free Ireland again might
mean the same thing-and doubtless
would. But whether it would or not
the greatest calamity that could hap
nen to civilization would be
war between the great English-speak-
ing nations. Already civilization is
seriously threatened because OF the
effects of the recent world war. With
the added catastrophe of fight to the
finish between Great Britain and this
country who could foretell the fate Of
the Caucasian. In such a calamity the
yellow races might easily gain the as
,cendancy and western civilization go
down before the relentless march OF
time as did the civilization of Baby
lon and of Egypt and other lands. 1t
may be hard for us who" may he
standing at the threshold of the COL
lapse to get true perspective-to VS.
ualize the true meaning Of events as
they rush by US today-but it is grow
ing daily palmer that unless some
thing is done speedily the world OF
Europe is going to smash. Britain and
America, for the time being at least
will have to carry the white mans
burden" They are the chief keepers
of our hardly won civilization, and be-
tween them should be the utmost cor
diality and cooperation. We can't have
that and keep nagging about Ireland.
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FINAL DISCHARGE

Notice is hereby given that on Fri.
day, April 20 next, we will apply tc
George S. Drafts, judge Of probate fol
Lexington county, for final discharge
as executors Of the estate Of Sam NJ
Roof. deceased.
J. 3. WESSINGER,
e. 8. Roof,
S. P. ROOF,
Exectors Estate Sam NJ. Roof.
4t-c-26
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FOR SALE-Novelty
spray and force pumps, very vai4
liable to people having fruit trees:
and garden produce to spray, as
the spraying season is now on. The
pump is also valuable for extin-
gushing fires, washing autos, win
dows, soiled walls and overhead
ceiling. Can use hot or cold water
as desiring for cleaning. Throws q
stream 60 ft. Valuable receipts for
all kinds Of spraying, also illustra-
tions showing how to use the spray
er. All orders filled promptly OF
receipt Of the reduced price of $3.50.
T. l.. Huntley, State Agent, Lex
ington, S. c. Rt. l. ~. -: gl
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COTTON SEED FOR SALE-Twenty

COTTON SEED FOR SALE-Twenty
tons Of Wannamaker's Improved
Cleveland Big Boil cotton seed. One
year from Model Seed farm. Gov
eminent tests show improved seed
produce greater yields than unim-
proved seed. The best is. not too
good for anybody. Also have. Web;
ber 80 and Hartsville varieties Of
long staple seed. Prices 81 to SIPS
per bushel. Would exchange. for
peas. Apply to J. Hoy wessinger,
Lexington, S. c., Route 2. 2t-23-c
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REFERS READY RELIEF for
white .diarrhoea and bowel trouble
in baby chicks, ducks geese and
turkies. For sale at H. a. Roberts
Grocery, Lexington. S. G. .2w
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Nix.

(From The Boston Transcript
II is reported that an American syn
dicate Is willing to take over the rail-
ways in Poland. No syndicate has
recently been heard from that would
tahe over the railways at home.
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FINAL DISCHARGE.

Nctice is hereby given that on Sat
urday, May Il next, | will apply to
George S. Drafts, Judge Of Probate OF
as administrator Of the estate of Ida
Hall, deceased.
JAMES HALL
Administrator, Estate OF Ida Hall.
4t-c-26
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A Lost Opportunity.

(From The New York World.)
The Kaiser lets it be known that he
tried to form q League of Nations in
1905. Too bad he didn't revive the
project in July, 1914.
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GET YOUR Hemstitching and Picot
ing done promptly at the Column 5:a,
S. c., Hemstitching & Pleating Co.,
1910 Main. Skirts pleated $500
Hemstitching on all material 10c
per yard. Gold and silver picot
edging, French rifle pleating. We
carry a full line Of threads. Phone
2272. -:
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YOUNG MEN, women, over II, for
Postal Mail Service. $40 month
Examination April. Experience un-
necessary. For free particulars Of
instruction, write Raymond Terry,
(former Civil Service examiner)
1895 Continental Bldg. Washing
ton, D. c.. 3t-p-24
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WANT ADS.

my customers and
friends I will do tire work on. Fri
day and Saturday Of each week.
Work will be received and deliv-
cred at any time by Mr.. c. S.
Rauch. C. B. Dickert. Mgr, Lex
ington New vuleanizing Company.
2w-c
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FOR RENT-The Capt S. NJ. Roof
home; 5 rooms with kitchen at
tached. Good garden, fine well of
water on Leaphart road leading
from Lexington to Columbia. W. P.
>. Roof. 2t
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PICTURE SHOW AT
WHITE KNOLL

\ fine entertainment in the way of
a. moving picture show at White Knoll
school house Saturday night, April
S, beginnin gat o'clock. The school
improvement league will serve re-
freshments.
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A CARD OF THANKS.

We thank each and every one for
the kindness and assistance shown US
during the sickness and death of our
dear mother, also for the many kind
words Of sympathy. May God in His
goodness bless each one of you, is the
sincere wish Of the family. go.
3. E. Amick, Brothers and Sisters.
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BALDWIN RED cog WHITE SEED
CORN, for sale >atSas1.oo per peck
or $3.50 per busheI Prolific, made
in sand land an average over seven
ty bushels per acre. On sale at
Lexington Cotton Fertilizer Co..
G. ". Miller, producer, Gilbert. S.
~ 3
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HEMSTITCHING AND PICOTING
attachment works on any sewing
machine, easily adjusted. Price
$3.50 with full instructions. Gem
Novelty Co., Box 1881, Corpus
Christi, Texas.
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FOR SALE-On salesday, at public
auction, a good wagon mule. 1t-c
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HANDSOME ,congeniaI. young lady.
, worth 100000, is anxious to marry
honorable, worthy gentleman. Mary
sos Lankershim Bldg. Los Angeles.
Cal. 4t-25-p
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TRESPASS NOTICE.

All persons are warned not to place
fishing nets in the pond of the under
signed, or to trespass on the premises
in any other way.
Lexington Electric lhsht ~"
4t-25-c tfV '" '"
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Suspicious.
evening.

A lover-I wish you'd find out how
I stand with your father.
His Lass-Oh! Why?
Lover-He gave me a tip on the
stock exchange tonight.
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FOR SALE-Pair good young mules.
Studebaker two-horse wagon and
harness. Whole outfit for $45o.oo.
B. r. Harman, clio Barre Hard
ware Co., Lexington, S. c. 2t-p-2s
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FERTILIZER-Best prices on all
grades fertilizer. See US before buy
ing. Sam P. and w. P. Roof. ,Jr.,
Lexington, S. C. a>sc Ito