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Newspaper
The Dispatch News
Location
Lexington, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1919
Page
4
Mr J W Hook of Irmte argues in The Dispatch News for a bridge across the river at Hope's Ferry. He says it would aid county access and bring many infrequent visitors to the courthouse, improving communications with the county seat. He notes roads are passable in dry weather but a bridge is essential and should be provided.
During rounds last week Treasurer Leaphart and Auditor Dent handled crowds smoothly at the render unto Caesar desks. They were courteous yet expeditious, ensuring everyone could settle up. The county benefits from having two such capable officials. Meanwhile, Kane North travelers discussed Southern dislike on the train, while still earning a living.
A lengthy, mixed critique of postwar taxes and railway issues, urging earlier reform and restraint. The piece laments high living costs, anarchist elements, and promotes work and economy while opining on currency changes, media paper shortages, and a promotional One Cent Sale at Harmon Drug Co The Rexall Store.
A mixed notice offers Reefer's More Egg Tonic for hens with mail orders from H A Roberts Lexington SC at 1 package or 3 packages, plus a summons in a Lexington county court case. The document lists plaintiffs and defendants and requires answers within twenty days, mentioning a fish fry and social amusements at Newbury schoolhouse.
The undersigned will seek at public auction during the legal years of sale at the court house door in Lexington Monday Dec 37 the Levi Nichols place two hundred forty acres more or less in Hollow Creek township bounded by Oxner Bros Stanmore Nichols Robt Fortner and others Sold in three tracts then as a whole if whole bid exceeds combined tract bids Terms Cash purchaser to pay for papers and stamps Godfrey Jacob Lindler Freddie Lee Lindler Carrin Pearl Lindler Claude Kellar Lindler Also a colored box party at Oak Grove school near Gilbert Saturday night Nov 29 proceeds for the school All colored folks invited Brady Dominick John Stromer Pick Lindsay
Notice informs Lexington County Cotton Association solicitors to mail membership details. Attorneys Efird Carroll and others file summons and complaint against defendants including Corley Kinard and Lark. Document notes service deadlines and court filing dates from 1919 November.
A compact item notes Lexington’s hog population likely fell with frosty mornings while praising local sausage heritage. It mentions the Columbia market’s anticipated value for future generations and offers a light tip about garlic to prevent contagions. Also reports A. D. Martin and wife celebrating the arrival of their baby boy, both mother and child thriving.
Dr J W Barglé a popular physician and Spring Hill citizen is in a Columbia hospital for treatment and possibly an operation. Friends hope he will soon return home restored to health.
The Rev Joab Edwards of Leesville will preach at Round Hill school house next Sunday afternoon at 2 30 o clock. Everyone in the community is cordially invited to attend.
In a Boston Transcript item a speaker mocks traditional grammar instruction. He says he would not have his boy taught grammar, and explains his aim that his daughter become a writer of popular songs, highlighting a tension between formal schooling and creative career paths.
A man describes severe kidney trouble with back pain fatigue and disturbed sleep. After taking Dean's Kidney Pills the symptoms allegedly disappeared and he reports no further issues. Published as an old testimonial advertisement noting 60 cents at dealers Foster-Miller Co. Buffalo N Y.
An array of sale items listed for a Big One Cent Sale on November 27 28 29 includes toy war rubber balloons air ship designs and self closing valve features. The notice mentions Harm on Drug and Renal Bright Girls Wanted for the State Hospital for the Insane in Columbia D C with employment as attendants or training candidates.
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