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scription expires.

J&"Ten cents per lino for locals in thiscolumn.«ar We are not responsible for the views

or assertions of correspondents.*i~ Parties sendingObitunriestothls office

will remember that all over ten liDes will becharged for at regular advertising rates.

Agents for the Dispatch.J. C. Swygekt, Peak Station.W. S. Eleazer, Spring Hill.Jasper & Derrick, Leesville.Henry J. Wessixger, Fairbanks.J. C. Glover, Batesbnrg,S. J. Riddle, Sinclair.Cait. D. J. Griffith. Gilbert Hollow JD. I. Eptixg, Pine Ridge.-T P! fhwiT/RR rialla. IGeo. M. Wilson, Rightwell,G. A. Goodwin", Senu's.

Divine ServicesRev. M. 0. J. Kreps will hold divine

service in the churches of this charge us

follows:Sandy Run every 1st Sunday at 11 a. m.

St. Stephen's " 2d " 44 11 a. m.44 * «' 44 4th 44 44 3 r. w.

Providence 44 2d 44 44 3 ?. it.44 44 4th 44 44 11 a, m.

St John's 44 3d 44 44 1 1 a. m.

Index to New Advertisements:.

Lexington High School.E. J.PHp Dreher.

Notice to Road Supervisors.CoCommissioners.Notice.W. J. Assmaon.Academy of the Ursnliue Sisters.The Midland R. R. Co. of S. C.

At S. Corlev's.Lots of new, fashionableclothing. Cortey knows what

fashionable clothing is.and will sellat such low prices as cannot fail to

please. J®- Closing out Samrner

clothing at cost.«i3S Now is yonrtime to bny! Also, splendid suitingsand samples!

Now'sthe Time.The cheapest and best Sulky

Plows sold in Sonth Carolina aie

offered oor farmers by Bradford.Now is the time to buy to turn yourstubble. «

Mr. Jacob A. SeaseIs agent at Leesville for the sale of

White Bronze Monuments and

cemetery work. Call on him andexamine 500 beautiful desigusof thischeapest and most durable of all monumentalmaterial.

Premium Watermelons.We have received two large melons

in the contest for the 3 months subscriptionto the Dispatch, from Mess.H. T. Doolev and J«s. D. Clark.The contest is still open. Bring in

* your melons.

Cheapest of all Implements.Now is the time to get one of those

, 'eplended Thomas Palverizers and

^^\^^a^^^or^utting ^n^oats and

cheapest of all impliments to thefarmer as it is the ooiv barrow mat

can be used on all crops the yearround. Call on Bradford and yon willfind the outlay small.

Xywr's Barbecue.^ - < The barbecae and picnic at Pick

Xyzer's on Thursday was an excellentv -V"

* affair, and greatly eujoyed by thosepresent. Mr. T. S. Harinan was masterof ceremonies, and introduced the

speakers as follows: S. P. Wingard,J. H. Counts, J. H. Bailey, and J. B.

Kyzer. Dancing was iu order andthe many ladies present had a verypleasant day.

Ranch's Barbecue.We had a very pleasaDt day last

Saturday at this barbecue and enjoyedgreatly the excellent dinner

prepared by Mr. Pat. Lindler. Wemet many friends and the pleasuresof the day were enhanced by socialchats. Dr. Brooker made a capitalspeech, followed by Messrs. M. Q.Norris, Jqo. Kleckley and J. WT. Wilson.

Many present eojoyed themselvesby tipping the fantastic toe.

1,000 Voters and 52 CandidatesAre looking forward with pleasant

anticipations to the magnificent barIbecueto be given at thi9 place on

primary election day by T. P. & W.B. Meetze. Every arrangement is

beiog made to have it prove thegrandest and best barbecue that the

county has yet had. A large majorityof the candidates and 1,000 votersare expected to be present.

Pound at LastEvery man from Lexington wishes

to be sore when he visits Columbiathat he gets the largest quantity offirst class goods for his money thatcan be obtained. Now we unhesitatinglysay the way to accomplishthat object is to visit W. Piatt & Co's,

^ who sell first class groceries, hardware

Hj tin and woodenware at prices never

before beard of.

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Only Democrats Can Vote.Managers of the Primary election

^.are again cautioned against allowingPan? one except veil k nown nemocrais

EL to vote. At the meeting of the ExP&ecnti*eCommittee on the 4t'n instant

following was adopted, and shonldbe carried out to the letter by themanagers at every precinct:

Rexolved, That the Executive Committeeinsist Uiat the managers ofthe various boxes see that the instructionsof the County Convention are

earned out to the letter, and thatno&e but prsons who are known tohave been Democrats in the past andare now Democrats, be permitted tovote.

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Apicnic will be given at the close

<of Mr. L. M. Mitchell's school at.Marfcaic's Academy on the 6th Sept.

Local Brevities*Primary election 011 the 30th inst.

Mr. Ed. Hendrir is t he best pleasedmau in town. Is ho in love?

Mr. «T. Brooks Wingard is in

Virginia spending a pleasant time.

Mr. H. C. Bailey has l**eu qnitesick with chills and fever, but \Ve are

pleased to know is himself again.The Lninmns.Taylor Improved

gin is the best and cheapest. SeeBradford.Thanks to Mr. W. A. Corley, our

worthy sheriff, for a lot of splendidIrish potatoes.

S. O. Kamiuer is selling out hisn%.A0An t nf/«a1> of aAr>f t a tr.nl'A rAAnipicrtoui rstUL& at tuov IU tuano i WUJ

for his fall goods.Gov. Cleveland has given his letter

of acceptance to the public. It willappear ia full in our nest issue.We were pleased to receive a call

Friday from A. J. Norn's, Esq., ofEdgefield, who was in our town on

business.Dr. Kyzer has about finished the

handsome store which he built forthe occupancy of Mr. Brooks Hermanas a clothing and shoe store.

Dr. T. S. Fox. of Batesburg was

on a visit to our town last Friday.The doctor is a clever gentleman andwe are always pleased to meet him.As Squire Earth and W. A. Oorley

got off the train at this depot yesterdaythe gnats were there waiting forthem.

If yon don't want to lose your vo'ein the Primary, be sure to go to thepolls between 8 and 4 o'clock on

Saturday the 30th.

The Students of Newberry Collegewill Lave a reunion on Friday at

Spring Hill aud donbtless the occasionwill be a most pleasaut one.

The polls open in the Primaryelection at 8 o'clock a. rn. and closeat 4 p. m. Be sure you recollect.it * J .1 »1 1 A

iuis, sou uod t lose yuur vuie.

Peggy Keisler a faithful servant,died at the Poor-house Sunday tli89th. She was nearly 100 years ofage.

Lever & Hook promise to give an

excellent barbecue dinner at SaludaFactory to-morrow. Parties fromthe Fork will be crossed free.Miss Laura Benjamin's school will

open at her former school-houso inthis place about the first of September.

Rev. Mr. Dysinger, of Newberry,preached interesting sermons at WhiteChurch Sunday morning and at thisplace Sunday night

J no. P. Sloan, a farmer living Dear

Newberry, killed his wife on yesterdayby shooting her twice in the side.Lynching is threatened if he is captared..

Miss Anna Stockman, an accomplishedand attractive young lady ofNewberry, has returned home after a

pleasant visit to ber brother Mr. S.W. Stockman, of this county.Hon. D. S. Henderson of Aiken

was on a visit to this place on Thursdaylast on professional-business with

Messrs. Mcetze & Mailer in relationto the Sawyer estate.

Miss Ida Hendrix* skillful performanceson the piano and Miss MattieHendrix' beautiful songs have

* 1 1L 1 _# XT Mcuarmeu ids jovers 01 udo music ui

this community.Ballentine & WessiDger have just

received the largest and cheapeststock of new clothing ever bronghtto Lexington and are now sellingit as low as can be bought inNew York.

Mr. Petor Stallniann, BenningtonTownship, Iowa, having suffered withrheumatism was i'ndocod to try St.Jacobs Oil, the marvelous painreliever,and was entirely cured byits use.

We have a reported game of bftseball at Leesville last Friday, but bb

the sender fails to sign his name it isnot published. Everyone shouldremember that no communicationfinds insertion in our colamns unlessaccompanied with name of writer.

Berley & Harman's barbecue nextSaturday is to be a first class one inevery respect. Qnincy is now devoting

his personal attention to detailsand we know that be will have allthings right. A large crowd willattend and enjoy a pleasant day.

Messrs. Guerard & Simmons, civilengineers, of Charleston are compilinga new map of the State, to be inatlas form by counties, and from thework done in this county by Mr. P.B. Kyzer, we conclode that it willbe a very accurate and useful work.

A crowd of abont 300 enjoyed a

pleasant day at H. W. Taylor's barbecueat Summit on Saturday. Thedinner was excellent and much enjoyedby those present. The speakerswere Carrol Bookman and Wm,Howard.The County Commissioners have

located a new public road in accordancewith an Act of the Legislaturefrom St. Peter's Church to this placeIt passes by the old Wessinger place,Wilkin Gunter's place, Ben Lewie';and T. S. Harman's. The road wilbe opeued as soon as the presencrops are gathered,Our readers will see from tb<

advertisement of the Lexington HiglSchooi that it will open ou Is

Septeaa«>efr with Mr. E. J. Dreher ai

Principal. Mr. Prober is an excellent teacher and doebttem the schoowill be well patronized and £ontjna<to prosper under bis administration.

irtyi»miim if mflinamiiMiiBi i*iff11. i »rm Tin

liister & Clark's barbecue near

Spring Hill ou Saturday next will bethe last one in the Fork, prior to the

primary election, ami a large gatli|ering of voters ami candidates will beon band to enjoy a first class feast.

If vou wish to eat one of tho best.barbecue dinners that the countywill have had in this canvass and see

more friends and all the candidatesin a bnnch then don't fail to go toJoe Mitchell's barbecue, ou Thursdaynext, at Leesville.

Prof. O'Brien has accepted in vita:tions to deliver an address on Poetryof Education at Spring Hill Academy,Prof. Henrv Harman's scbool on 20thinst., and an edncational address atMartin's Academy, Prof. L. MMitchell's scbool uear Peak, on GthSeptember,We are in receipt of a letter from

Mr. J. E. Dooley, who recently lefthere for Arkansas. He says that is a

a better country for a poor man thanthis. He will make 500 bushels ofcorn on 20 acres and 15.500 ponndbales of cotton ou 23 acres, all ofwhich wu8 raised entirely with hisand his little boys' labor.

The Last Happy DayOf the campaign will be spent by

hundreds of voters in the primaryelection at Gilbert Hollow wbeie

I Messrs. Lewie & Drafts will have preIpared for their benefit the moat substantial,abundant and sumptionsbarbecued dinner ever known in the

j onnty, at the low price of 25 cents.

Mr. Dent, the celebrated cook, promisesto "spread himself" on the barbecuedmeats and "lay out" the best

'cne that was ever prepared by hisexperienced hands. The refreshmentswill be varied and abundant tosnit the tastes of the abstinent, the

temperate and the social, and a daycrowded with enjoyment and interestto nil is assured by Messrs. Lewie &Drafts. Mauy candidates will be

present, as the voters from surroundingtownships will be present in force

and a larger vote will be polled at theHollow than for years.

The Newberry Primary.Newbekby, S. C., Augnst 19..The

follow is the result of the Democraticprimary election held today: J. A.

Sligb for the Senate; S. Pope. 0. L.Scbnmpert and W. H. Hardy for theHouse; W. W. Houseal, Auditer; J.Y. McFall, Clerk; J B. Fellerr,Probate Judge; A.M. Sale, SihoolCommissioner. The remainder are

donbtfnl, as the returns are not all in

yet.

©bituant.Johx Fox, a prominent, useful and respectedcitizen of Lexington, ended his

mortal career on the first day of July, 1884.He was born on Chinqoapin Creek, belowButesburg, on the 14th day of December,1805, and at the time of his death hadpassed the ripe old age of seveuty-eightyears. The"first twenty years of his lifewere spent in his native hamlet, and duringthat time be availed himself of the advantages

of a very limited education, acquirediu the neighboring conutry sc hools. Earlyin 1825 he went to Lexington Court-housewithout means and with little education.But he had a brave heart and high resolves,aud he began with the intent aud purposeof achieving a useful and an honorablecareer. He was first employed as a deputyfor A. II. Fort, Esq., in the Clerk and Ordinary'soffices, aud alter a short service inthis capacity he entered the office of AmosBanks as Deputy Sheriff. He continued inthis position until 1828, when he was

elected the successor ol Sheriff Bunks. Tielaw at that time prevented a Sheriff hold-ing two terms iu succession and be conldnot take the office at the election iu 1832,But be was again elected Sherift in 1836and in 1840 he was elected to the. office otClerk of the Court of Common Pleas; Hewas elected Clerk again iu 1844 and iu 1848.His third term as Clerk expired in 1852and in that year he was elected member ofthe House of Representatives. He was

again elected "Representative iu 1854, andiu 1850 he was elected to the Senate. Hewas defeated for Senater by Mr. Hope in1360 by a small majority. He commencedat the bottom round of the ladder and wentto the top.He was a member of the Constitutional

Convention called by Goy. Perry in 1856;aud in post helium days he rendered valuableservices as Jury Commissioner and as

Clerk in the office of the County Commissioners.His success was not due so muchto brilliant qualifications as to sterling integrity

and untiring effort to faithfully dischargeall the public trusts that were committedto his hands. Nevertheless, he was

a man of fine intellect aud strong common

sense, and althongh lie commenced, un!trained in the schools, he acquired in thecourse of his long public and business ex|perience better knowledge of men andthings than is done by many who enjoy theadvantages of a college career. He was

a self-made man in the full significance olthe term. He was an upright man. In

his dealings with his fellow men, in publicoffice aud in private life, he wa» scrupuljously exact and correct. In his privatecharacter he was most exemplary.indeedhe was a man of spotless purity. In thedomestic relations he was a model man.

> thoughtful, kind, careful, considerate, hewatched with tender care and solicitude

. after the welfare of all who belonged to libhousehold.

] Late in life he became a member of th«Methodist Church and from that time tc

j his death he was a devout, patient, humble

, follower of the Savior of Men. 4-Thy willbe done" was breathed in his every utter'auce during the long and painful and try'' ing illness tb»t preceded his death. lit

j these da/1: hours he exhibited the san:«

1 fortitude and patient cowag/e that had1 characterized him iu a'l ties relations oi

^ life. Ilo prof«a*e4 an abiding and uu

faltering trust in -Jassus Christ, and a conjIfdent hope and assurance of a blessed

j immortality,j After a long life of toil and service and

^usefulness and honor, he passed away frojrthe midst of sublunary things enter intr

8 that rest that remainetli for thn people o

- God. He leaves to his children and hit1 friends and his couutryinen the heritagea that comes from the example of a pure, up

right, honorable and well spent lite.* * *

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Sheriffs Sale.

State of South Carolina,LKX1SGTON COUNIY,

COVUT OF COMMON PLKA8.

Lorick «V Lowronce,vs.

Jasper Long.Execution mjiiinst Properly.

I)Y virtue of an execution in the above3 case, I will sell before the Court-house

ot Lexington Comity, on the first Mondayin September next, within the legal konrs,all the right, title and interest of the delendnut,Jasper J.ong, iu the followingdescribed property, the same being undermortgage: one trnct, the House tract, fivehundred and seventy-eight (578) acres, more

or l«:ss. situate in the County and Stateaforesaid, on Red Rank ('reek, bounded bylands of F. W. Oswalt, Elijah Keisltr, Est.of John Corley, Est. of John Roof andothers.One other tract of three hundred aud

twenty-three (32,'!) acres, more or less, .inthe Comity aud State aforesaid, on RedBank Creek, hounded by Estate of JohnRoof, Shelton lleeder, Felix Hook. IsaiahYoungiuer, Jerry Hook and the aboveHome tract. Also all the right, title andinterest of the defendant in the followingpersonal property, the same being alsonnder mortgage: One two-horse wagon,two umlrs, grist and saw mill, blacksmithshop and tools, one still and fixtures.Levied on as the property of the defendantJasper Long. Terms (.'ash, purchasers to

pav for papers.w. a. corley.

Coroner, cmtfiiuo Sheriff Lex. Co.Lexington C. H., Aug. 12. 1KS1. 41

FOR SALE,f * 7

4 Fine Mules, Wagon and HarnessApply to E. B. WIGGINS,

Aug. 13.40 Lexington, S. c.

Notice is hereby given inpursuance ot Section 1,417. Revised

Stiit ites ot South Carolina, that at the nextnsuing session of the General Assembly ofSouth Carolina in November, 1884, applicalionwill be made for a Charter for the Iniorporafio i of the THE MIDLAND RAILROADCOMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA,to be gruuted by the Legislature ofSouth Caroli a.Dated August 15, 18S4. 3m

A A B All AiXUllUw L'J nuau yupgj, vxauio.

The Snpervisors of Public Roads iu everytownship iu the coiluty where roads havenot recently been worked, are hereby notifiedto'put the public roads iu their respectownshipsiu thorough good order withoutdelav, or the law will l>e enforced.

J. B. SHEALY.LEVI GUNTER.GEO. S. DRAFTS.

County Commissioners Lex.August 15, 18^-JL -41

LEXINGTONHIGH SCHOOL#. OPENS ITS THIRD YEAR

under the present Principal on

.Monday September 1, 1804.Good and efficient discipline,

and thorough and practical instruction.Students prepared for activeduties of life, or for college or militaryacademy.Same moderate tuition. Board in town

or country convenient to the school atreasonable rates.

E. J. DREHER, Principal.Aug 20--3m

EPISCOPALFEMALE INSTITUTE,

WINCHESTER, VA.Rev. J. C. Wheat, D. T. Principal, assistedby a full corps of experienced teachers.The 11th annual session opens

September 10, 1831. Applications for thevacancies created by the retirement ofmembers of the graduating class will nowbe received. Apply for circulars to theprincipal, J. C. WHEAT.Aug 13.m

Brick for Sale.OA AAA BRICKS all qualities, low

\J down for Cash.Apply to S. P. WINGARD,

Lexington C. H., S. C.June 25, 1884.Cm

VALUABLE LOTSFor Sale.

THE Heirs of Lemuel Boozer, deceased,ofler for sale the old Homestead, at

Lexington C. H., and the adjacent lots, onreasonable terms.Apply to A. M. BOOZER,

Columbia, S. C.or G. M. HAR31AN,

T.pv>nort/»e P H K C.

July 23.lm

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Illustrated circulars free. Agents Wanted.U. S. TELEPHONE CO..

P. O. Box 28. Madison, Ind.July 9.ly

TAXES! TAXES!A

BOOKS will be opened for the collectionof taxes due for the fiscal year 1883, a1

the following places and dates, viz:Lexington C. H., Sept. 1, 1881Dreher's store, morning " 2, "

Maj. Leapbart's, eve'g. " 2, "

Grange Hall, ' " 3,"

Busby's store, " 4, "

Spriug Hill, " 5, "

Peaks, " 6, *'

Crass Roads school bouse, " 8, "

J. J. Wessinger's store, " 9, "

Joshua Shealy's, " 10, "

P. L Bawl's mill, morning " 11, "

CoL Parr's, evening " 11, "

Drafts' store, moaning " 12, "

Crap's mill, evening " 12, "

Lexington C. H., ' 15, "

Clark's mill, morning " 16, "

Reeder's store, evening " 16, "

j Goodwin's mills, " 17, "

Huffman's burnt mills, " 18, "

Carson Abie's, morning " 19,Burr's mill, evening " 19, "

Cross Roads, " 22, "

Jacob Laird's " 23,"

Pino Plains, " 24,"

Sandy Run, " 25, "

, J. Archie Wolfe's, morning " 26, "

Ed. Geiger's mill, evening ' 26, "

Cayce's, morning ' 27, "

Saluda Factory, evening " 2'.', 44

Jesse Koofs, morning 44 30, 44

Samuel T. Lorick's, evening " 30, "

Lexington C. H., Oct, 1, "

Bateslmrg, " S, "

» Gilbert Hollow, 44 >, 7, 44

Leesville, 8.0, 44

Lexington C. H., 44 13, 1415, 1C, 17, 18, 20.

TAX LEW.State 5 milli

1 Conuty 3 44

Schooi 2 44

Special 2 44

Total 12 44

lj Five per gout, penalty on unpaid Ma}; instalment. Jhwjis cloac on 20th October

l j .1. S. DEUftlOK,County Treasurer Lexington (jq.

' j Aug 8-tfI

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! 7iiffe to cvuiyleW tfye Full lfi|ilotn« Bu»hj#u Conr*e about* ft' »wlu. Tv'* C^.t. Tuf.GrtJ. Koaki *ojf tlotrtti> ? f*wil,r. */. W»»r*«l>y * »jjccl»U.v. I.itrr»j-r Cuuffl

1L*4h* 5.01X) xucceWul graduaL-*. Ovtf Mvnpff$ t»k rrwjfc 15 fc) *6 rear* of are. ftyiu U St£lrf. Ii*

i Fxfpcfiop^f 4;i>iticf|iy fu4 In4irj4val|y it#pfrtr4 l>y lilV*.U-.i*6bWW tof Twbrt' W* Pwucas M»*u. I'nlvcpfM

3 j Diploma Yhi* lu'autiful citv ia byMfur ltt br*lihfutu«*»» aud roo*>r. t^rd jr ur« Jradijig K*iiryj|4fFall SfB»lon leaiht S»pt. For circular* u*4 fall p**addre.siuPresent YViLBl'B It. FMIA'II,UJw*l*iMay 28.3m,

Announcements.I "

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i For Senator.Mnj. GODFREY LEAPHART is hereby

announced as n candidate for the ScJn»tefrom Lexington County, subject to the ;q>provalof the Democratic party.The friends 01 S. P. \V IKGAUD re!spectlully announce liiiu ns a candidate lot

the Senate at the ensuing primary election,and pledge hitu to abide the result ot theSilUlt'.

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For the Home of Representative*.The many friends of Dr. WILLIAM T.

BROOKEK ajipreciating his faithful andefficient services lor the past four years rejgpectfnlly announce hint a candidate torre-election to the House ol Representatives.He will cheerfully accept the verdict of the

{ people at the primary election.

Capt. JOEL KEISLER is announced byhis mauy lriends as a candidate for theLegislature. He will ebecriully abide the^uiuiai ) IC;HIH.

Mb. Editok: The friends of CARROLBOOKMAN announce him a candidate forthe House of Representatives in the pri|mar,' election, and pledge linn to abide theresult of the same.

G. W. Loeick and Friends.The friends of Dr. J. \V. GEIGER anjnonnce him as a candidate for the Honse

of Representatives and pledge him to abidethe-result of the primal-}' election.

1 he many friends of J. H. COUNTSannounce him as a candidate for the Houseof Representatives in the primary election,hs we know he lias the county at heart, andhe is pledged to abide the result.

The citizens of Lexingtou, Piatt Springs,Boiling Springs, Black Creek, Bull SwampandrSnmly Run Township, appreciating theserwees of Maj. J. S. GUIGNARD inestablishing and continuing low rates oftoUjcross the river at Columbia, therebygreatly benefitting onr county, and knowinghis competency lor the position, respectfullypreseut him as a candidate lorthe House of Representatives, pledginghim to abide by the result of the primary.

For Clerk of Court.The many friends of Col. WILLIAM J.

ASSMANN, leoliug u just pride in the endorsementsof the Judges ot South Carolinathat he is the best qualiiled, most efficientaud faithful Clerk in the Stale, take pleasurein nominating him for re-election tothe office ol Clerk of Court.The many lriends of Col. D. T. BARE,

knowing him to be a life-long Democrat,respectfully nominate him as a candidatefor Clerk of the Court. He served throughthe fete war as a private soldier. He willabide the result of the primary election.The many frieuds of IL W. HALTIWANGEltrespectfully announce him as a

candidate for the office of Clerk of Court,and pledge him to abide the requirementsof the primary plan.

7 Far Judge of Probate.

The many friends of JOHN KLECKLEYa«tiAniii«^k Kim oo o ziunrlwlofo ft\ » flu(»11UVUUV>V U1UI IKJ (b VHUUtUOVC 1VI bUV V1UVV

of Judge of Probate, aud pledge him toabide the result of the primary election.We are authorized to announce M. Q.

NOKRIS as a caudidate for the office ofJudge of Probate, subject to the primarynomination.The friends of Mr. JNO. B. KYZER

appreciating his qualifications for the office,hike pleasure iu nominating him lor Judgeof Probate and pledge him to abide theprimary result.

It having been suggested to me by"nutty friends" that I would fill the officeof Probate Judge about as well us any otherperson in our county (excepting, of course,the present very able incumbent) aud knowingthat I have an increasing family ofsmall and helpl'-ss children, that I reallyneed such an office aud that my pressingnecessities.are sneh as to compel me to discbargeits dnties in such a manner as toenable me to retain it until my aspirationsseek a higher sphere in life, I hereby aunomicemyself for the position named aud|>eg ^tai my friends of both sexes will doall they can to secure my hod iuation.

MERCER BROWN.

Far Sheriff.The many friends of Mr. 8. PRESTON

GEORGE, knowing his qualifications, announcehim as a candidate for the office ofSheriff, and pledge him to abido the resultof the primary election.

The friends of GEO. SAWYER nominatehimi for the office of Sheriff and pledgehim to abide the result of the primary.Mr. Editor: Please announce S. J.

RIDDLE as a candidate for Sheriff. Hewill^bide the result of the primary.The friends of GEO. S. DRAFTS respectfullyannounce him as a candidate for

the office of Sheriff, and pledge him toabide the result of the primary election.The friends of-DRAYTON E, GLARE

respectfully Aniioffiichilis UaanHSfA candidatefor nomination to the office of Sheriffof Lexington County at the ensuing primaryelection, and pledge him to abide theriicnlt nf

Tbe friends of PAUL H. CRAPSrespectfullyannounce Liu as a candidate lorthe office of Sheriff. He will abide the resultof the primary electiou.

MANY FRIENDS,B. F. BANKS is hereby announced by

his Iriends as a candidate for the Sheriff'soffice. He veil! abide the result of theprimary.

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For School Conntoloner.

The friends of ESAIAS L. WINGARDrecognizing his fitness and competency,nominate him for the office ol School Commissioner,and pledge hiin to abide the requirementsof the primary plan.

< Tbe experience of Prof. W. H. SHARPas a competent and able teacher fully qnali1ties him tor the office of School Commissioner,and his many friends nominate himas a candidate for that office and pledgehim to abide the result of the primary.

Believing that EDWIN J. DREHERwould make a good School Commissionerfor Lexington County, bis many friend*take pleasure in announcing him as a candidatefor thut office, subject to the decisionof the primary election. Being welland favorably known as a Democrat oiliberal culture, enlightened views andsterlj^lg integrity, he will be equally andcordially supported by all sections ol thecc.untv.

Rev. JAS. H. BAILEY' is again nominatedfor School Commissioner. The timehas come when men ol ability are demandedto control and advance the cause ol education,and Rev. Bailey iw admirably fittedtor the position. He is already known tothe people of Lexington Conuty, as well as

to his v Many Feiends.

For County Coimuisiloners.

We nominate for County C>mmissioueiMr. S. M. SIGHTLEIt. Ali who wert

accustomed to truvel in the lower part olthe county during the lour years Ikformerly served know how faithfully tinduty was discharged, and we hope thisnomination may not be declined.The many friends of JAMES F. LEAPHARTrespectfully announce him as u

candidate for the office of County Cowmis3 sioner. He is a man of more than ordinurjLlllhf. in r*»rmr«1 tn l.-tlmr i>

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unsurpassed, and he is universally reoognized as an ixceilent financier. All tliestare qualities that are requisite to make i

good County Commissioner, and noiuf would be more faithful to duty, or mon

eeouoniieal eud true to a public trust, Htwijl receive llje Upayty qUpQitft «f

pITIZEJjfij.m | The friends of J. J". DERRICK o:" Saluda Township, announce him as a can

didato lor County Commissioner. He iscompetent in every way, qml is pledged tcabide the result of the priiuqry eleptfon.The friend* of RACfflfAN h,

r annouipm bifg qs a pttpdid;'tlP 'br the offic)j of County Comipjtfdqu^r pl^Ke bin[ to abide phe result of tpe primary election

Mb. EpiTOK: Aa Capt. LEVJ GUNTEJihas ma<le qne of fbp most efficient CountyCoinmissjoqers we haye ever li$d, we hereby ftflnoj}Bge })im lor re-Pl^iion t^ lUiyoffice and pledge fijm |o ahjdp tUe y^uU o

the primary. Many Friesds.

Announcements. |1The many friends of Dr. tV. SCOTT

KElSLhit announce liim us a candidatetor County Commissioner in the ensuingprimary election and Le is pledged to abidethe result of the same. j ^Mb. Editob: Please announce W. H.SHEE1..Y as a candidate tor County Com;lniasioner. lie will abide the result of theprimary. Many Votebs.

.1. TIM WEED is hereby announced asj a candidate for County Commissioner. He

is pledged to abide the result ot the primaryelection, and will receive the support of

Many Vbienps.

| Ma. Editob.Please announce Mr. J. r.

WADE JUMPER for the office of County s|Commissioner troui Gilbert Hollow Township,subject to all the leqnirements of theDemocratic party.

O. Cannon. Ikyin A. Cauguman.Job C. Swyoebt. E. F. Oauuhman.Jas Z. Adams. Enoch Swyoebt. TA. E. Dkbuice. Ibvin Kisinglk. n

The many friends of Mr. JOB S. WES- C'

SINGER appreciating his especial titneis ifor the position, nominate him tor County %Commissioner and pledge him to abide theresn It.Mr. GEORGE M. CAUGHMAN is auInouuced by bis friends as a candidate for

Conuty Commissioner and pledged to ubide m

the result.Tbe friends of S. P. SHUMPEHT. St ,

respectfully announce biin as a candidatelor County Commissioner for LexingtonCounty at tbe ensuing primary election, «

and pledge biin to abide tbe result of said Jelection.Tbe friends of JOHN W. HARSEYrespectl'nllyannounce him as a candidate for

County Commissioner. He is disabled inleft baud and is competent to discharge theduties of the office. He will abide the resultof tbe primary election.Tbe many friends of JOHN W. SMITH,

announce bim as a candidate for CountyCommissioner. He is fully competeut todischarge the duties of the office, and willabide the result of the primary election.Tbe Rev. JOHN M. JEFCOAT is a s

skilled mechanic, a man of excellent judg- pment and cpialitied in every respect for the 0duties of County Commissioner, for which Qoffice be is respectfully nominated by his ,Lmany friends. He will support tbe ticketchosen by tbe people at tbe primary helection. pThe friends of JOHN W. WILSON an- hi

nounce him as a candidate for County DCommissioner and pledge bim to abide the tcresult of tbe primary election. 0Tbe friends of ELBERT HALL respectlnllyunnouuee him as a caudidate for the

office of County Commissioner. He is not .

a man of borrowed ideas, nor a man forsell alone, but one of experience and ofsympathy toward all men. Those whohave dealt with liim know that be is a goodeconomist. He is pledged to abide tbe resultof tbe primary election.

Fur Treasurer.The friends of Mr. JASPER 8. DERRICKannounce bim as a candidate for

re-election to tbe office of County Treasurer.Tbe many friends of 8. LUTHER

SMITH announce him as a candidate forCounty Treasurer in the ensuing primaryelection mid pledge him to abide the resultof the same.

It gives pleasure to the many friends ofDICKSON D. ADDY to aunounce him asa candidate for the office of Connty Treas- rinrer subject to all the requirements of the «Democraticparty. He has but one hAnd,is a poor xnun with a large family and com- hipetent in every way to fill the office.

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For (outj Auditor.Mb. F.ditoe: You will nnuonnce M. D.

HARMAN for re-election to the office ofConnty Auditor. His competency has beenfully and satisiactorily demonstrated. Hewill abide the result ol tbe primary, andwill receive tbe support of his

MANY FRIENDS.Mr. E. J. CAUGHMAN is announced by

bis Iriends as a candidate for the office of ^County Auditor and will abide tbe primaryrccpiirenieuts. Many Fbiknds.

For Coroner.

The friends of JAS. E. BAWL respect- ®fully announce bini for Coroner. He will L

abide the result ot the Primary election.

The mahy friends of JOS. B. PLUNKETappreciating his fitness for the position,respectfully announce him as a candidatefor the office of Coroner. He is pledged toabide the result ot the primary election.The many friends of WALTER F.

DERRICK respectfully announce him as m

a candidate for Coroner. He will abidethe result of tbe primary election.

Anderson Military School,AJVDEIWSOIV, H. C.,

BEGINS Sept. 1st. Tuition $16 to $36per year. German aud French each

$10 per) ear. Board, including fuel, $12per mo'nth. For a catalogue uddrei-s

LIGON A REED,Aug 13.lm Anderson, S. C.

Final Discharge.THE undersigned will apply to Hon. S.

P. Wingard, Judge of Probate lor LexingtouCounty, on the lllth September,1SS4, lor a final discharge as Executor ofthe Estate of Gen. Henry Arthur, deceased.

H. A. LIGON, Ex'r.Aug. 4, lfc81 4w4l

THOMASVILLE FEMALECOLLEGE.An old and firmly established Institution.

Locuted near the centre of the Hill Countryof N. C. Possessing unsurpassed advantagesat uuprecedentedly low rates.Begins its next session Aug. 26, 1884. AMineral Spring of Health.Giving water outhe College grounds. For Catalogue, addressthe,Princip:ils. Thoinasville, N. C.

july 30.lm

DEW WEST

FEMALE COLLEGE.Next session begins Monday, Oct. Cth.

Number of pupils pastjear 187. Numberof teachers 12. Facilities for French,

! Music and Painting unsurpassed. Cost ofboard and regular tuition lor year, $165.00.For catalogue apply to the President,

j J. P. KENNEDY,July 23rd.2w Due West, 8. C.

Send for a Catalogue of the

COLLECE OF

Physicians and Surgeons,BALTIMORE, MD.,

Which offers the STUDENT of Medicinesuperior advantages.

THOS. OPIE, M. D.(Dean) 179 N. Howard St.

July 23.lm (Qfofo nf Snn+L nawilinaKJ UCuuL/ Ui UUUUU uai

LEXINGTON COUNTY.IN THE PROBATE COURT.

Lv S. P. Wingar<1, Esq., Probate Judge.

WHEREAS, Wm. J. Axsmann, C. C C.P. and G. S , for said county, bath

i made suit to me, to grant biin letters of: administration of tbe estate of and effectsi of Dr. Wm. L. Addv, decerned. .

J These are therefore to. c^te and admonishajl ;^nd siugulay the kindred and creditorsof the said Itr. Wm. L. Addy, deceased.that the* b.e and api>ear, before me, in tbe

' Court of Probate, to be held at LexingtonCpurt-bouso, on the LRb September nejt,

* after publication hereof, at 1) o'clock in1 tbe forenoon, to sbew if any they

baye, why flu; Ri&1 administration should^ not be K*«h'ed3Giyen under mv linnd, this the 4th day

of August A. D. 1884.|| S. P. \YINQA$D, 1 P. h- C.t Aug- C, h.a'43

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PERKINS MANUFACTURING CO.yellow pine lumber,

Laths, Shingles and Builders' Hardware.MANUFACTURERS OF

n/lftll? CICII 111 Ilino unm nitino Aviina auuuno, oKon, ounuo, muuLumuo, oimiho, sc.

WE HAVE RECENTLYluuiensely increased the productive capacity of every department of our business toach a degree, in fact, that we are now fully equipped for competition with any market.We guarantee prompt and efficient, service, and are prepared to furuish, on nppHcnon,quotations, price lists, estimates, or any iufoimatiou yertaiuiug to our business.

WE EMPLOY ALSO,be most improved system of STEAM LUMBER DRIERS, which enables us to furishat all times both MANUFACTURED tiOODS, and Lumber iu Bulk, iu perfectjuditiou aud bone-dry.

)ffice 516 Calhoun Street,AUGUSTA, GA.

May 14.ly

BETWEEN SEASONS.Sow is the Time to Make One Dollar

Go as Far as Two,THAT IS, IF YOU WILL PURCHASE FROM THE

Columbia Cash On Goods Store,«/ 7

C. F, JdCKSOX*, vTtatytgcr,. E. CAUGHMAN, Salesman. The entire stock is now selling at GREATLY REDUCEDPRICES on nceonut of botueeu seasons. All in want ot Spring and Summeroods can get them at eery loir prices, and those that want to purchase Fall and Wiuteroods for Winter will make money, as all Fall and Winter goods will be sold during thelontb of August at less limn Xetc York cost.Remember the store is full of Dry Goods of all kiuds, Clothing for Men and Boys,ats for Ladies, Misses. Meu and Boys. Shirts of every kind and price. Ribbons,lowers, Feathers, Collars, Lace, Embroidery, Fans, Caps of Lace and Fiqne. Ladies':id Gents' Uuderwear. Umbrallas, Trunks, Hosiery from 5c. to SI a pair. Linenrilling at l'^c per yard. Parasols from 10c. up to S7. Every attention will be paid» all that call ou C. F. JACKSON. Manager,0LUMB1A CASH DltY GOODS STORE, 12(1 MAIN STREET, COLUMBIA, S. C.

Feb. 15.ly.

June BargainsDESPORTES & EDMUNDS.

"SHIVER CORNER,"COLUMBIA, S. C.

Dry Goods, Shoes and Hats and Small Wares.JEPRYR CORSETS, PATENT DRESS SHIELDS, LADIES' MOHAIR DUSTERS,J Ladies' Linen Dusters, Linen Lap Robes.One bale White Wadding. One ease Victoria Lawns. Five | ieees Hhirvian Lawns,aest quality. One case White Gauze Canopies. One case Pink Gnnze Canopies.Ten dozen Rnssian Bath Towels. Ten pieces White Flannel, lor infant's wardrobes,20, 25, 35, 50 and $1.25 a yard.

Ealbriggan'Hose, Ladies' and Gents'., 0:ie case Palm Fans, 2.1c. each.

One case Fine Palm Fans, 5c. gacli.ON CONSIGNMKNTs

Teu rolls Matting, at 10c. per yard.Ten rolls Matting, nt 121c. per yard.

Teu rolls Matting, at J8^e. per yard.Ten rolls Matting, at 25c. per yard.

SILIv DEPAHTMENT. x

We will close out onr Summer Silks (and alHight weight Dress Silks at a discount ofI per cent. Iroiu our regular price for KASJt.

STRAW IIATS.xwtiufte*. Ocuii» iimt Oti»<tmrr~a.T flBCSPTTPirirTriCICBa..'ANOTHER LOT OF DIAMOIVR SHIRTS,

igbmic Shirts, Rhine Stone Scarf Pius for ladies and gents, Rbiue Stond Comets andrescents for ladles, Crepe Pins, Jersey Pins. Trunks and Satchels, all styles.

SHOE DEPARTMJWT.Ladies', Gents' and Children's Fine Hand-sewed Work.

ALSO,The grades suitable in pricefor tcalkimj ami schooL

Orders by mail solicited. Respectfully,DESPORTES & EDMUNDS.

April 4.ly.

TOD WILL ALWAYS FIND'BARGAINS

CLOTHING-ATS.ROBINSON'S ...

CLOTHINC STOKE,MAIIV STREET, (;OLIJMBIA, S. C.

Never buy until you see bis Spleiideri .Stock.oct 24.tf

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H EA 13QUARTERS

i i3 CHEAP DEY GOODS J%, .AND. £?

f MILLINERY

1 W. J. YOUNG'S, [2 COLUMBIA, S. C. <

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8. D. FBJDAY. O. FHIDAY.

FRIDAY & BRO.,(DEALERS IS)

3HUTA, CP.CeZEJLT AUTD glassware,TINWARE,

HOUSE-FURNISHING GOODS, LAMPS, OILS,Picture Frames, Fancy Goods, &.c.

NEXT DOOR TO M. EHRLICH &, SONS,I2ST STREET, COLUMBIA, S. C.

Oct 24.)y

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J. B. FRIDAY & CO.,WHOLESALE AND RETAIL

Grocers and Commission Merchants.,^*^22? MAIN STREET, COLUMBIA, S. C.

We have a Fall Stock of Groctfries, and Provisions which we are selling at the VERYjOWEST PRICES. Highest prices paid for Country Produce. Citizens of the Forkn coming to the city will strike our stand in "Cotton Town" in passing down Maiuitreet and will find it to their groat advantage to stop and inspect onr stock and prices.

Look for oursign J. B. FRIDAY & CO.

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