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Newspaper

The Dispatch News

Location

Lexington, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1920

Page

10

Lexington Social News Names and Local Visitors

Residents recount visits and returns of many locals including R Wingard at her daughter's home in Columbia, Prof Jesse Wingard in Lexington on business, W Westmoreland of Samaria, L W Perrin of Harmon Drug Co., G A Taylor who moved from Calhoun county back to near Dixiuna, Sara Crafts visiting Alma Long, Dr Rice B Harmon, Dr T I Kreps in attendance on Miss Ruth Efird, J M Moormain of American Tobacco in Wilson, and George Bush rejoining Sam J Long’s shop. Also H L Schofield, a progressive farmer, attended court, and a reminder to renew subscriptions as cash-in-advance begins February 1.

Union G. A. Taylor New Brookland Calhoun County Dixiuna Calhoun Lexington County Sara Crafts Alma Long Rice B. Harmon Columbia Yesterda TI. K. H. Kreps Phyan Columbia Ruth Efird J. M. Moormain American Tobacco Company Wilson N C Lexington George Bush Sam J. Long Bush H. L. Schofield Pelion

Tanlac Boosts Greenville Woman to Gain 20 Pounds

Mrs Annie Kellar of 115 Murphy St Greenville S C says Tanlac improved her health from eight years of stomach trouble. She gained twenty pounds and her appetite returned. headaches subsided, nerves steadied, and strength increased. She credits Tanlac as the best medicine for her ailments and plans to continue taking it.

Annie Kellar Murphy St Greenville S. C Tanlac

Illness Widespread in Lexingon Area Names Sicknesses

The community learns of multiple illnesses in Lexing ton led by Ruth Efird confined to bed after a New York visit. Albert Harman, a prominent Cromer farmer, is gravely ill at home. County Judge George S. Drafts remains sick at home after recent public duties. Mrs S J Leaphart is recovering from a serious illness. Dr John W Sandel, a renowned local physician, is ill at his room. Elizabeth Lester Peake, young daughter of J M Peake Jr, is seriously ill and bedridden.

Ruth Efird Miss Efird New York City Robt. F. Bowe Albert Harman Cromer George S. Drafts Judge Drafts Court House Lexington S. J. Leaphart John W. Sandel County J. M. Peake, Jr Elizabeth Lester

Abandoned Baby Adopts Splendid Home Near Lexington

Sheriff Miller placed the abandoned baby from Augusta road seven miles from Lexington with Mr and Mrs Hendry Roberts. The blue eyed infant, found Tuesday by Hamp ton Laird, will lack for nothing. Investigators seek the unknown person who left the child, hoping to reveal its identity soon.

Sheriff Miller Augusta Road Lexington Hampton Laird Hendry Roberts

Sheriff Miller Captures Liquor Still in Cedar Creek

Sheriff Sim J. Miller seized a forty gallon copper liquor still hidden in a marshy Cedar Creek area last Friday afternoon. He recovered the cap and worm but found no liquor or beer on the scene, leaving investigators to deduce further details.

Sim J. Miller Cedar Creek

Gude's Pepto Mangan Promoted For Convalescents

Physicians recommend Gude's Pepto Mangan to convalescents recovering from illnesses like influenza. The liquid and tablet forms both claim identical benefits, building red blood, restoring strength, and improving appetite with the brand name clearly on packaging.

Gude’s Gude

Still Captured In County Liquor Raids At Lexington

A recently seized liquor still was brought to Lexington and is held by Sheriff Miller. He has led efforts against illicit distilling across the county, drawing interest from locals at the jail as investigators pursue charges.

Miller Lexington

Lexington men named for cotton convention

Lt. M. Mixson, president of the South Carolina chapter of the American Cotton Association, lists Lexington county delegates for the Montgomery Alabama convention set for February 17 to 20. Delegates include T. B. Kernaghan Batesburg J. L. Cromer Chapin W. H. Witt Swansea L. S. Trotti New Brookland L. W. Wise Pelion Samuel B. George Lexington H. F. Hendrix Leesville Dr. D. M. Crosson Leesville Chalmers E. Wes

Rt. M. Mixson South Carolina American Cotton Association Lexington County Montgomery Ala T. B. Kernaghan Batesburg J. L. Cromer Chapin W. H. Witt Swansea L. S. Trotti New Brookland L. W. Wise Pelion Samuel B. George Lexington

Dodson's Liver Tone Ad Promotes Harmless Cure

An old style advertisement claims calomel harms digestion and promises Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless, non salivating liver tonic. It asserts biliousness headaches and stomach issues improve after a spoonful. The copy urges returning to store for money if not helped. It also touts safety for children.

Dodson

Lexington delegates name for the state race

The fragment notes Mrs Charence JT Rucker of Trois Wilecdy named as a delegate representing Lexington at the event. The text is fragmented and does not provide a complete list of delegates or clear context about the race or meeting.

Lexington W. T. Wall R. Lexington

Birth Announcements Rise From Local Families

Mr and Mrs Sidney Style welcomed a new daughter, and the Leaphart family joyfully report a handsome son. Mrs Steele and her young daughter are also doing well, with friends extending congratulations.

Mr. Ined My Leaphart Sidney Style Steele

Supreme Court reserves Lexington cases on Monday

The State Supreme Court on Monday issued reversals in three Lexington county cases. T. L. Harman versus Walker. D. Hines, director general of railroads, involved damages claims over cotton. M. E. Antey versus Saljie FE Wood ordered a new trial over a will dispute with substantial property at stake. BR. H. Stephens versus Hartford Fire Insurance Co saw damages for alleged failure to pay a fire claim.

Lexington County T. L. Harman Walker D. Hines Railroads M. E. Antey Saljie FE Wood BR. H. Stephens Hartford Fire Insurance Company

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