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The Dispatch-News takes twofold *

pleasure in publishing the articlefrom the pen of Dr. R. E. Mathias of j *

Irmo. In the first place we are. glad; . i

to see some of our leading men takeinterestenough in the . question of

good roads to write their views forthe paper instead of leaving air the "

writing for the editor. This is a practiceall to common in this part of the Ccountry. This newspaper lays claim Sto no special dispensation to interpret \

the wishes of the people and none to

greater knowledge than that possess- I

ed by the average man. It has no desireto "run" things in Lexington \

county, but wishes only, in so far as

its influence may. -carry,, to help all £who are striving to build up the inter- Iests of Lexington county. It is thereforea pleasure to have the citizens

i tpress themselves upon the live top- II ' \ of the day whether the views ex- 1

vssed are or are not in accord withR > of the paper. I

4his instance, however, the viewsMathias are in no wise in conGBth those that have been ex- I

flB li these columns from time to 1KBn \e good doctor has very ably ISB crying need for a bridge to

BOH the court house with the Fork. Sit would not only bring benefit to the IFork but would be a great convenienceand a good business asset to the coun- "]ty seat as well. The writer had occaJsion not long ago to use one of the fer-ries referred to by Dr. Mathias and ihe can understand full well the dis- jcomfort and inconvenience attending Jthis ancient means of crossing theriver. Along with some of the other 4

necessary, things we hope the legislativedelegation will not fail to provide -]for the bridge. The people of theFork n,eed it and they deserve this grepftimifinh* WV0M1WVfi. j

MERRY CHRISTMASOnce again the merry, joyous I

s. Chistmas is with us, the yuletirde logis lighted and around many happy 1hearthstones are gathered wanderers 1from home, whose presence lightens 1the heart and quickens anew the spiritof love for home and kindred. ..The

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tot whose eager joy to witness the £first -glimpse of Santa Claus' goodness 1has grown to manhood and woman- £hood and now returns to the old nest Cto partake of the glad joyousness ofChristmas times. Thrice welcome are Ithey and the happiness they bring. Inother homes, more newly made, child- '

hood's merry voice rings out in laughingpeals and all is "merry as a mar- '

riage bell." u

In the spirit of him whose comingwas heralded by "Peace on earth, goodwill toward man," let us celebate the fday with true unselfishness and witha loving word and a kindly thought 1for all.The Dispatch-News wishes for each '

and every one a merry Christmas.I

SAINT FfcTTJbiK AT TITK GATE. '

St. Peter stood guard at the gate 1

With a solemn mien and an air sedate,When up to the top of tlie golden

stairA man and a woman, ascending there.Applied for admission. They came

and stood 1t

Before St. Peter so great and good,Tn the hopes the Pity of Peace to wht 1

To a«k St. .Peter to, let them in.\ . i <

; ' Ifhe woman was tail, arrfa lank, and '

thin.With scrr*ggv beirdlT upon her chin. ''

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fho Tr "»5 r>*";, ; '! t}:)>'.'iIVI i.St O'7 *.

Flis stomach was built so it rounded "

out, IFlis face was pleasant, and all the I

while, T

Fie wore a kindy and gentle smile,rhe choirs in the distance the echoes

awoke, T

\nd thh man kept still while the

woman spoke. A

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Oh. thou who guards the gate," saidshe,

CVe come hither "beseeching thee A

I*o let us enter the heavenly land,ro play our harps with the angel hand T3f me, St. Peter, there is no doubtrhere's nothing from heaven to bar

me out;['ve been to meetin' three times a L

week- y

\nd almost always I'd rise and speak, b

T'I've told the sinners about the dayJVhen they'd repent of their evil way,'ve told my neighbors.I've told them

al'3out Adam and Eve. and the primal

fall;'ve shown them what they'd nave to

do;f they'd pass in with the chosen few.ve maked their path of duty clear.

i^aid out the plan of their- wholecareer. ...

'I've talked and talked to 'em, loudand long;

"or my lungs are good and my voiceis strong.

;o. good St. Peter, you'll clearly see

rhe gate of heaven is open to me;Sut my old man, I regret to say,la^n't walked in exactly the narrow

way.le smokes and he swears, and grave y.

faults he's got ~

Lnd J don't know whether he'll passor not.

He never would pray with an earnest Tvim, 1 R

>r go to a revival, or join in a hymn, e>o T had to leave him in' sorrow there n

Vhile I, with the chosen, united in b;prayeiv

fe ate what the pantry chose to af- tlford, '

r<

Vhile I, in my purity, sang to the f(Lord, c<

tnd if cucumbers were all he got, rr

t's a chance if he merited them or t£not. cl

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Sut, Oh! St. Peter, I love him so, a

'o the pleasures of heaven please let 01him °o, ir

've done enough, a saint I've been, viVon't that atone? Can't you let. him e:

in? piy my grim gospel 1 know 'tis so \v

Chat the unrepentant must try below, 1>Uut isn't there some way you can see f<

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h'>o St. Pete sat and Stroked his staff, p3ut spite of his office, he had to "

laugh, w

rhen said with a fierv gleam of his p4

eye, w

'Who is tending this gate.you or I?" c<

Vnd then he arose in his stature tall, w

^.nd pressed a button upon the wall, cl\.nd said to the imp who answered the c<

bell ^a:

'Escort this lady around to hell." f'<

The man stood still as a piece of R1

stone.pL1>tood sadly, gloomily there alone; r

I life long idea settied he had **

[*hat his wife was good and he was

had, ..B

le thought if the woman went down r(

below ,sl

?hat he would certainly have to go:. .

That if she went to the region dim["here wasn't a ghost' of a show for

him.

Slowly he turned by habit bent j"^o follow wherever the woman went;!t. Peter, standing on duty, there.)bserved that the top of his head was

bare.le called the gentleman back and p

said,'Friend, how long have you been

wed?"'Thirty years," (with a weary sigh)S.nd then he thoughtfully added,

"Why?" s

St. Peter was silent with head bentdown,

f-Tp rM»<5Pr? tipnH anr) cppifoVic./-! V>io

crown, r<

rhon seemed a different thought to a

take, a

Slowly, half to himself, he spake, s

'Thirty years with that woman there? s

\To wonder that man hasn't any hair! s

Swearing is wicked. Smoke's no good, dETe smoked and swore.T should think c

he would! th

Thirty years with that tongue so 1;sharp? t;

Efo! Angel Gabriel! Give him <» harp! a

\ jeweled harp with a golden string? hGood sir. pass in. where the unguis t'

sing.- *

lituniM ,^ives rum a seal alone- J i.<

»ne with a cushion.up near the it!throne. !v

jv ?! »?» >*vrrr* angels to pl:ty their best, yi

See that on finest ambrosia ne leects.

fe's had about all the heli he needs;t isn't hardly the thins to do'o roast him; on earth and the future,

too."

Hiey give him a harp with goldenstrings.

l glittering robe and a pair of wings,rnd he said as he entered the realm

of day,Well, this beats cucumbers, anyway!".nd so the scriptures had come to

nass.

'hat "The last shall be fist and thefirst shall be last."

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The above was clipped from an old.e.ungton Dispatch published 25ears ago, and requested republishedy Mrs. C. E. Geiger an old subscriber.

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<) YOU AM) OCRNEIGHBORHOOD

"There's something that's so comfortingAnd permanent and good.So kindly and so friendly, when one

says"Our neighborhood."

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It means the place where one haslived

Where folks are dear and true,Where one knows the shrubs and

flowersAnd the little children too.

And.on this blessed Christmas day.I hope you all things good.For you and yours, and one and all.In our neighborhood.

.Blue Eyes.

LACHINT1RY FOK APPLYINGALCIUM ARSENATE TO CONTROL

THE COTTON BOLL WEEVIL

Clemson College. December 22-.k 1....,~AT r-

11^ 1.U IIU 1115 LtlUUUII liuili *Ul ,

. B. Coad, head of the Bureau ofntomology's Delta laboratory, Tal- .

illah. La., should be read with eare

y our cotton farmers."It has come to the attention of

lis office that many farmers are alladypurchasing- calcium, arsenaten- use during- 1920 to control theDtton boll weevil. Apparently,tanv do not understand the imporinceof utilizing proper dusting malinervin this operation and itiems likely that unless more pretutionsarc taken, quite a numberf farmers will meet with failure1 their attempt to control the weeil.Experience during the past sevralyears has demonstrated quiteositively that the success of bolleevil poisoning- depends quite large*on utilizing the proper machinery>r this work. This requires sepciallachinery built particularly for thisurpose and such devices as the oldbag-and-pole" method of dustingill not give satisfactory results inoisoning for the control of the bolleevil. Tn spite of advice to theontrary, a number of planters whoere unable to secure^ suitable mahineryduring 1919 attempted toDntrol the weevils with the "bagnd-pole."and each case reported so

iv has been a failure."Owing to the importance of this

abject, a bulletin has been prearedand is now being issued as

armers Bulletin Number 1098 ofle Department of Agriculture, entled"Dusting Machinery vfor Cottonoil Weevil Control." 'This will be?adv for free, distribution in a verylort time.. , Every one considering

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Pepto-Manganor Pale School

Childrenepto-Mangan (Jives the Help

the Body Needs to MakeRich, Red Blood

Name "GudcV on Every Package

old by Druggists in Both Liquidand Tablet Form.Medicinal

Virtues are the Same

IThe lessons are hard and the childenare growing. Watch their healthnd if they become pale and listlessnd don't want to work or play, conulta good physician at once if you

uspect any serious ailment. The

plendid tonic. Pepto-Mangan, if givenaily for a few weeks, will in mostases restore the strength and start

he young folks on the oad to goodealth again. Youth responds quicky.You can buy Pepto-Mangan inablet or liquid form of your druggistnd can always be sure of the genuinei.v looking for the name "Gude's" on

he package. Without the name

Glide's" it is not Pepto-Mangan. It> a fine tonic and blood-maker forhe whole family. Physicians everywherehave used it for nearly thirty

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poisoriing.iorihgr ls-20 is urged I/retire' a 'copv of *>- from - 'ho

j :. * L^bonitcrj u.i;...

ana, or the Department of Agricultureat Washington, D. C. This bulletinsummarizes the' experience derivedfrom several years' extensive

operations in boll weevil poisoningand gives advice which should enablethe farmer to secure machinerysuitable for his particular conditions.It also gives general suggestions for

the operation and maintenance of

these machines.

TO THE LADIES.cf Columbia and vicinity. In these

days of closing out sales and cost sales

of ladies ready to wear we wish to

say to you no matter what prices are

quoted, we will be lower. For thisweek we offer one lot ladies highgrade Coats and Coatees value up to

$f»0.00, our price $20.00. One lot ladiesdresses, value up to $35.00, our

price $15.00 each. One lot of ladiesCoat Suits, value up to $70.00, our

price $25.00 each.Fl"RUCK'S SAMPLE STORE,

Corner (iates and Gcrvais Sts.

, Columbia, S. C.

Destroys Sleep jMany Lexington People Testify to j

This. |"You can't sleep at nightWith aches and pains of a bad

back. ]When you have to get up from uri- j

nary troubles.If the kidneys are at fault..Set them, working right with.Doan's

Kidney Pills.nere is uexingion prooi ol uien

merit.J. P. Clark, farmer. General, Do-,

livery, says: "A short time ago I was

in a*run down condition, caused bykidney trouble. I had a too frequentdesire to pass th<^ kidney secretions,which were scanty, and caused a

burning sensation. I often had to getup at night, thus breaking my sleep.Two boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills,quickly relieved me of the trouble. I

certainly am glad to recommendDoan's for the benefit they gave me."

Price 60c, at all. dealers. Don'tf.J '

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simply ask for a kidney remedy?.getDoan's Kidney Pills.the sam,e thatMr. Clark had. Foster-Milburn .; Co.,Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y.

. 11 . t.iCLERK'S SALE.

State of South Carolina, County ofLexington.

Willie Sultan, et a!., Plaintiffs, vs

Hassie DeHart, et al.. Defendants..Court cf Common Pleas.

By virtue of authority vested in me

by order of the Court in the aboveentitled cause, I will sell cn the firstMonday in January next, the same

being the 5th day of sa*d month,befobe the court house doer at Lexington.S. C, during the legal hoursof sale, to the highest bidder, the followingdescribed real estate:

"All that certain piece, parcel or

tract of land situate lying and beingin Lexinaicn County, in the Stateaforesaid containing fifty four andthree fourths (54 3-4) acres, more or

less, bounded by lands of J. R. Kelly,Paul Fuimer, Dina Haltiwanger,Stephens Burket:, Collins Sultan; and;perhaps others."Terms of Sale: Cash, purchaser to

pay for papers, recording fees andrevenue stamps.

H. Lo HAP.MON,! Clerk of Court.

Dec. 10th, 1919.

CLERK'S SALE.

State of South Carolina, County ofLexington.

Decja Rawl, Plaintiff, vs Willie EdgarRawl, John Erwin Rawl, CatharlecnRawl, Mary Letha Rawl, andM. E. Ruatlnd. Defendants..Courtof Common Pleas.By virtue of authority vested in me

by Order of the Court in the above entitledCause, I will sell before theCourt House door at Lexington, S. C.,during the legal hours of sale, to thehighest, bidder, on the first Mondayin January, 1920, the same being thefifth day of said month, the-followingreal estate, to wit:

"All that certain piece, parcel or

tract of land situate, lying and beingwithin the incorporate limits of theTown of Batesburg, Lexington County,State of South Carolina, and containingnineteen and eighty-six hundredths(19.86) one hundredths acres,and bounded on the North by lands ofE. J. Kite, and M. E. Rutland, andWest by Charleston Public Road."Terms of sale: Cash, subject to the

mortgage debt of M. E. Rutland over

the same amounting to Three Thousand.Four Hundred, ninety-three and80 (S01100) Dollars, with interest onfrfirrr nn * ^^ * n n i ^ « ai apjoi.jv inn I'ui irum l'cc. .iisi,at the rate of seven p> r <ont per annum,until fully paid. Purchaser to

pay for papers, rerordinsr and revenuestamps.H. I* HARMON.

OJork of Court.Pee. 1 Gth. 191$.

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£»**<*cnar | HJ J mrui

I^A&SIFIE]RATES: One Cent a wo:

taken for lessIf you have anything for saor whatnot; if you need helif you have lost anything orto advertise try the classifyNews.

IT HAS PAID OTHERS

STRAYED

STRAYED.Saturday evening from

mY h#me in Lexington, Jersey cow,crooked horns, light colored, hadon small bell. Finder notify W. A.Harman. 25-lt.

>nSCEIiIiANEOrS.

WOOD FOR SALE.$3.5 0: for 2-horseload.dry oak and hickory, forstove or fireplace, call P. H. Seavon Hollow Creek line or write J.J. Seay, Lexington Route 2. 2tc.

WANTED.Walnut logs. Good priceat any railroad station. It will

pay anyone who can look up a fewtrees to write to "Walnut"' care the

Dispatch-News. " St.-pl2./

FOR RENT ON EASY TERMS.Our.place, containing seventy acres withgood dwelling and water on it aboutfive miles from Lexington near

Augusta Highway. A. D. Martin,T. C. Sturkie. :Nov 19-tf J

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ANNUAL. MEETING OFCOUNTY COMMISSIONERS. {

The Supervisor and county, commissionerswill hold their annualmeeting on the 1st Thursday in Jan.the 8th day.no official "business willbe transacted on the 1st Monday.Magistrates and the public will pleasetake notice.

C. E. CORLEY.Supervisor.

TRESPASS NOTICE. .

This is to notify all persons not to

trespass on the lands of the under

ignedby hauling wood, straw or lightwoodin any manner whatsoever. The

law will be enforced against any andall pesos violating this notice.

WILLIE D. RISFT,H. J. RISH.

4tpd.

CREDITOR'S NOTICE.

Under authority vested in me by an

Order of Judge Shipp, passed on November14ih, in the case of S. L. Rish i

and Elberc Rish, against Mary Rish,and others, all persons holding claimsagainst the estate of John F. Rishare hereby notified to file the same

with me, properly proven, before January1, next.H. L. HARMON,

til Jan 1. j £" Cierk of Court..'..

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Notice is hereby given that on Monday,the 29th day of December next,I will apply to George S. Drafts, judgeof probate for Lexington oounty, for

final discharge as administrator ofthe estate of Melvin Corley, deceased.

J. R. CROCKER,Administrator.

NOTICE OF ELECTION.All qualified electors residing in

Pinevile school district No. 9 willplease take notice that an election willbe held, at the school house therein,on Saturday, the 3rd day of January

1920, for the purpose of voting an additionallevy of six mills. Polls will

open at 7 A. M*. and close at 4 P. M.

Bring Tax receipts and registrationcertificates.

D. A. HENDRIX,J. J. LONG,H. C. SEASE.

'2t-10. Trustees No. 9.

PERSONAL PROPERTY AT PUBLICAUCTION.T will sell at public auction to the

highest bidder for cash in front of

the court house door immediately afterthe legal sales on the first Mon-

day in January, one good mare muie,

one practically new one-horse wagon

and one good open buggy.2tc A. C. CORDER.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.Notice if hereby given thai all creditorsof the estate of the late Samuel

M. Roo-f, deceased, are required to

file with the undersigned Executors or"

the last will and testament of the said

Samuel M. Roof, deceased, at the officeof Sam P. Roof, in the town ot

Lexington said County and State,

itemized \crified statements of any

and all claims or demands held

against the said estate.J. S. WESSINGER.K, R.' ROOF, "'

SAM" P. ROOF.F.xecutors of the last will and testamentof Samuel M. Roof, deceased.

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rd each insertion. No adthan 25 cents.,le.whether land, livestockp or want to rent, a farm-if you have something else3d column of The DispatchAND

WILL PAY YOU

BROOKLAND PROPERTY FORSALE.One good seven room houselocated on acre lot just outside incorporatelimits of town of Brooklandon easy terms and at a reasonableprice. Electric lights andumcr conveniences. .Apply to T.M. Kannady, Rt 2, Lexington. 2tp

LOST.

LOST.On road to Columbia, man'sred Cordovan, shoe, with stretcherinside. Suitable reward for returnto C. Bateman, clo Lexington Mtv.Co.. or phone 30.

AUTOMOBILES

AUTOMOBILE FOR SALE.A Fordroadster in good condition; . new ..

tires, 1916 model. A bargain,quick. Jno. A. Crout, Gilbert Rz

3. 2\v-50cpF^>R SALE.One second-hand FordCar in good condition. Aplly toWilbur Redd, at Caughman-KaminerCo.' tf.-c

AUDITOR'S 1920SCHEDULE

In accci dance with law in reference,,to the assessment and taxation of personalproperty the County Auditor ur

his Assistant v/il: be and attend th-.following named places for the fiscn"year 1920. Taxpayers will please be

prompt in meeting the appointments..Come prepared to give the name of^ j

the townhip and the school districtin which you reside, also all persona!property with valuation for taxation.In case you have bought or sold an;,

real estate since last return* be preparedto state number of acres ptjr-..chased or sold and from, and to whom.

1ST. WEEK.Irmo.Tuesday P. M. Jan 6th.

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Chapin.Wednesday and ThursdayJany. 7th and 8th. ^Peak.Friday A. M. Jany. 9th.

2ND. WEEK. |Edmund.Tuesday A. M. Jany. 13.Gaston-.-Tuesday P.-Mi Jany.1'13.Swansea.Wednesday and ThursdayJany. 14 and 15.Pelion.Friday, Jany. 16. 'm

3RD. WEEK.Steedman.Tuesday A. M. Jany.

20th.Samaria.Tuesday P. M. Jany." 20th.

Batesburg.Wednesday, jan. 21stLeesvilk:.Thursday, Jan. 22nd.Summit.Friday A. M. Jan. 23rd.Gilbert.-Friday P.; M. Jan. 23rd.Grout's Store.Saturday A. M. Jan,

24th.4TH .WEEK.

Addy's Store.Tuesday A. M. Jan.27th.

Franklin Keisler-1.Tuesday P. M,Jan. 27th.Red Bank.Thursday A. M. Jan..

29th.Cayce.Friday A.. M. Jan. 30th.

!Brookland.Friday P. M. and SaturdayJan. 30th. and 31st.

; Blanks will be left at Mr. E. APoole'ssi ore in Bull Swamp Township.At Lexington C. H. all days not includedin above schedule from Jan.

1st. to Feby 20th when 50 per cent

penalty will be added for failure to

make rturns.Poll Tax from 21 to 60 years of ageRoad Tax from 21 to 55 years of

age.Dog Tax Capitation Tax of 50c.

W. D. PENT.Auditor of Lexington Co.

§Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.

Policies from $100 to $100,00C

B. E. Whittaker, AgtLEXINGTON, S. C.

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MORPHINEhabit cure.l the easy ani gentle vay.T*rv»ieL'iiv Vir hif hv prnHunlr-

Also Tobacco cure at

REELEY INSTITUTEBox75 Columbia, S. C

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