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dtcdtoct. ?liest .Newspaper H Jtajtb (tolma EDGEFIELD, S. C.WEDNESDAY, JULY 28,1915 . . NO. 22 JOHNSTON LETTER. Children's Day Exercise?. High School Campus Enlarged. Social Gathering at Marsh Home. Children's Day was obs3rved on Sunday at the Methodist church and the porgram was one that appealed to both old and young, the booklet, "The soldiers of the king," being used and the theme, atime with the times, appealed to all, and the con gregation seemed to catch the spir it. The church was beautifully dec orated, and the exercises were under the supervision of Mesdames M. E. Norris and Olin Kidson. The chil dren entered from the vestibule and singing as they marched in, ''We are little soldiers marching," each carrying a flag or banner. The United States flag was carried by the leader, Robert Crouch and the others carrying conquest flags. As they gathered about the altar Wil ber Crouch recited wWe love our flag; prayer by pastor, Rev. Thack er. The superintendent of the Sun day school, Mr. J. D. Eidson made a few remarks concerning the de lightful occasion. Salutatory, "Sol diers of strife and peace," Miss Edith Wright; song, "The son of Gad goes forth to war;" concert recitation by Misses Frances Crouch, 1 Georgia Reynolds, Lona Perry and ' John Olin Eidson; song, "We are little soldiers;" recitation, Miss Ma ry Myers; concert recitation by Misses Orabell Perry, Helen Yonce, Margaret Reynolds and Barnie Lou Duncan; song, "Victory through grace;" song, "The sword of the spirit," was given by a number of boys and girls, each carrying a Bible; recitation, "Little soldiers of f the king," by seven boys and girls. The cradle roll exercises were very interesting, Mrs. Olin Eidson being superintendent of this department. A cradle occupied a conspicuous T&ev^nd ?url?g the i?iiaby song by Orabelle Perry it was rocked by Frances Crouch and Joh n Olin Eid son. Mrs. Eidsor.i called the roll and each tot came forward and a white carnation was pinned upon them. Several promotions were made. 4Greeting song by the beginners; recitation, Miss Sophia Meyer; marching chorus, "Giants to "fight," by eight bo3Ts; song, "The tight is on;" recitation, Miss Vera Whittle. The temperance feature of the ex ercises was impressive. The temper ance yell was given by the young people and Miss Edith Wright and Carlisle Thacker gave temperance recitations. Song, ' The saloon must die;" Recitative song, 'Tve a story to tell to the nations;" song, "On ward Christian soldiers," by con gregation; closing prayer. Two acres have been recently add ed to the already large campus of the high school and an athletic field has been laid off. A ball team has been re-organized, and this addition will be a source of much enjoyment to the entire school. A tennis court will'occupy a part and basket ball will also be a recreation. The superintendent's home on 1 the high school campus bas been completed and is a comfortable five room bungalow and the paint brush has left it in a dress of white and green. The picnic given last week by the Berean class of the Baptist Sun day school was one of the most en joyable of the season. The invited guests were the members of the Philathea class and other friends. The young gentlemen arranged pleasant pastimes for the day, and* refreshing ices were served. The pic nic spread was just what the occa sion called for and was in great abundance. The warm day and cool ing waters of the pond was a great temptation, so many donned bath ing suits to enjoy this. On last Friday while Mr. Ben Still, who resides near here was re turning from Augusta after having [ sold a wagon of chickens, he was attacked by two negroes. This oc curred near Summerville, the ne groes attacking him with clubs, striking him on the head and arms. Mr. Still drew his revolver and as they continued, he fired killing one of the negroes, the other making his escape. The negro killed wa?? un known to all who saw him. Miss Eula batcher is at home from a visit to friends in Augusta, and. from south Georgia where she (Continued on fifth page.) Medal Contes) and Temperance Rally. The third in the series of temper ance rallies was held at Rehoboth church on Sunday afternoon, Mr. J. D. Hughey presiding, and Rev. Mr. Warren of Parksville leading in the prayer. "The why of medal contests" was well explained by Mrs. M. P. Wells, the W. C. T. LT. superin tendent of medal contests, who also extended a greeting to all the audi ence present. The first declamation was deliv ered by C. B. Littlejohn, "The children's v*oices speak in thunder tones," and the first vocal seleotion "Will yon" was sung by Eleanor Mims. Miss Willie Peak recited "The second election," and the Loyal Temperance Legion maroh was sung by Benjamin Cogburn, hold ing in his hands a banner on which was inscribed in gilt letters, 'Save the boys." "The two portraits" was the third selection by Florence Mims; and "Please vote it oat" by Frances Jones, with a motto, "Vote right, September 14," on her flag. Janice Morgan gave a very effect ive selection, "Pictures from life," and little Corrie Cheatham sang ! "A stainless banner," holding in her hand an American flag. The fifth declamation was "A [plea for the children" by J. T. Littlejohn, Jr., and following this a vocal solo, the "Children's happy day," by Dozier Tompkins. To complete the contest, a chorus of the children, "Youth's victory," was sung, the children wearing the young campaigners caps and pen nants. The first address was a very practical and inspiring one by Mr, O. Sheppard, Esq., who made an appeal to the voters to cast a right eous ballot September 14, for the sake of the women and children and for the sake cf the of . whom now -1 memory. A quartette, "I am thinking of you, mother''' was sung by Mrs. Mamie N. Tillman, Mrs. McMnr rain, Mrs. W. S. Cogburn and Mrs. J. R. Tompkins. Dr. Blackwell of Parksville made a very effective address from an en tirely different viewpoint from that of Mr. Sheppard, made largely from the standpoint of his profes sion. Dr. Blackwell is a speaker of force and influence. . The medals were presented at this time, the music medal by Mrs. J. T. Littlejohn to Dozier Tomp kins, son of Dr, J. G. Tompkins of Edgefield, Mrs. Joe Branson and Mrs. Cul breath being the judges. The declamation medal was awarded to J. T. Littlejohn, Jr., by Prof. P. P. Burns who made very interesting preliminary remarks in presenting it, and stating that he was just from the state of Alabama, where they have made that state dry by a lar<.;e majority and very gen erously manifesting his love for South Carolina where he lived for a number of years. Uncle Sam and Columbia now appeared on the sctne, in the per sons of J. T. Littlejohn, Jr., and Ethel Strom and exhibited the "Dry line" on which they had hung out 18 states. Little Elizabeth Lott pointed out these states and instruct ed Uncle Sam to dry old South Carolina next which he put in the tub and proceeded to wash. Every body was delighted with this cli max, and we hope to have all the black spots out of South Carolina by September 14, 1915. Six cars full of friends went out from Edge field. F. A. M. In Northern Marketa. Mr. W. H. Turner is now in New York and other eastern markets purchasing the fall stock for the Corner Store and for his two Green? wood stores that will soon open. He is a buyer of large experience and knows how and where to purchase to the best advantage. Miss Kate Samuel is also in New York staiy* ing the fall styles and will assist in purchasing the fall stock for the millinery department. Our friend Bob Powell says hs saw several prospective candidates at the Griffis picnic. He admits that he is a candidate but says one vote will satisfy him. He expects to re ceive that vote some time is O?to foer. motners, many jivea Honly m Put Stripes on Blind Tigers. Every unprejudiced man will say prohibition has been a success in Edgefield county. From the day whiskey was voted out, nearly 10 years ago, there has been a growing sentiment in favor of prohibition, the sentiment in favor of the law being stronger to-day than ever be fore. For many months there has been but little whi?key sold in and around the town of Edgefield, and we bear of but few violations of the law in the rural districts. The peo ple as a whole want to see the law enforced. Only occasionally do rou hear of a white man who will violate the law or "wink at" ?the lawlessness of others. There was considerable whiskey sold at the Griffis picnic Friday, We are satisfied that Mr. Griffis knew nothing of it and heartily dis approved of whiskey being brought to the picnic by any one. The vio lators of the law, \vho aie altogether unknown to us, were lacking in respect for Mr. Griffis and for the people who assembled for a day of pleasure and diversion. Not within the past five years or more have the people of any section of this coun ty been annoyed at their picnics by having depraved men sneak around in the woods and sell whiskey, thus marring the pleasure of the occasion. It was altogeth er unexpected at the Griffis pic nic. Mr. Griffis and tne officers of the law had made no provision to prevent whiskey selling, for in the past np violator of the law has been so bold and brazen as to at tempt to sell whiskey in the woods near the picnic. We do not know what man or men marred the pleas ure of some at the picnic by tempt ing men -to buy and drink whiskey, but we do know that he or they should be made to wear stripes and work the public roads along with, other persons who violate the law. ' The man who will sneak around in the bushes and sell whiskey to |**s*!! pie who Have assembled for a day of pleasure at a picnic, causing drunk enness and disorder that would not exist without the presence of whis key, belongs to the lowest class of our citizenship. In. fact the com munity in which he lives and the county as a whole would be better off without him. We do not believe the people of Edgefie'.d county will tolerate a repetition of this whiskey selling at picnics. Let the low, vicious man who would make money by corrupting his neighbors and ^friends Edgefield coiinty, be men. Do not let depraved men ?orrupt your HODS and the other young men who come into the community for a day of pleasure. Let the neighborhood picnics be kept free from whiskey selling and whiskey drinking. It is unlike the Edgefield of to-day to have it oth erwise. No "Smoke ot Battle" in Mod ern Warfare. One ot the marked features of the European conflict that distinguishes it from the wars of the past is the absence of smoke on the firing lines. Owing to the use of smokeless pow der, no smoke is made when a rifle is discharged, while the heaviest artillery throws off nothing more than a thin mist that is invisible a hundred yards away and disappears within a few seconds after the gun is. fired. Only when shrapnel or a shell explodes in the enemy's lines is there anything visible in the way of smoke, the whole purpose being to conceal the position of 'the guns throwing the projectiles while mak ing the points where the projectiles explode clearly visible. The ex pression, "the smoke of battle," so faithfully descriptive of the wars of the past, has little meaning when applied to a modern war.-The Au gust Popular Mechanics Magazine. Newberry all Right Let's wipe out booie next Sep tember and clean off the slate.-The Newberry Observer. The Adverti ser seconds the motion. Edgefidd's aajv?rity against whiskey will place it among the banner counties. How about Newberry ?-Edgefield Ad vertiser. Newberry is all right, and will go five to one against booze-maybe 10 to one.-Newberry Observer. Successful Meeting at Mt. Zion. Rev. P. B. Lanham, pastor of the Mt. Zion church is rejoicing at the outcome of the meeting'of some days which began with that church on th? fourth Sunday in July and closed on Friday following. In ad dition to a genuine revival of the members of the church, ten happy conveys, on the last day were led down; into the water and buried with Christ in baptism. Rey..Joseph A. Gaines of West Baden, Ind., was the preacher dur ing the meeting. His friends and acquaintances or former years were interested to see him in this role, and gaye many expressions of sur prise and delight at the forceful sermofafwhich be delivered. He is to preach for Mr. Lanham at Gilgal on neil Sunday, the 2nd Sunday in August. The?jrenial faca of Mr. W. A. Pardu? has been missing from our community during most of the time for souse weeks past. The reason for this is ihat he is fulfilling a contract to repair and recover all-of the fac tory wildings in Bath and Langley This engagement will be worth to him several thousand dollars. This is a matter for congratulation, es pecial!^ such a year as this when crops are not generally so good as usual. Misses May and Nellie ?rgle from Granite ville were up to attend the meeting'at Mt. Zion. Mrs?^Albert Whitlock with her son and daughter, came over from KitchinjJ8 Mill for the meeting on Wednesday. Miss Grace remained wiilh fctyr grandfather, Mr. J. C. Whitlock till the close of the meet ing. Miss Ethel Logan from Edgefield wa* alscj down for the meeting. Rev. Joseph A. Gaines with his wife from Wiest Baden. Ind., is visiting at the home of his father, Mr. W. J. Gaines. Death of Mr. Walter Miller. In one of the hospitals in Colum bia, where he was carried for medi cal treatment several weeks ago, Mr. Walter Miller, a highly esteem ed citizen of the Trenton section, passed away Saturday last. His con dition improved soon after reaching the hospital, but he became a victim of pneumonia and was unable to combat this dread disease. The an nouncemmtof Mr. Miller's death caused genuine sorrow among his large circle of friends. He was born and spent his entire life in the Tten ton section, where he was beloved on account of his generous nature and kindly disposition. Mr. Miller was a large and very successful far mer, his fertile fields always yield ing an abundant harvest as a result of hie intelligent management. The funeral wa s conducted Sunday af ternoon from Ebenezer church, Rev. J. R. Walker officiating. Mr. Mil ler is survived by his devoted wife. Anderson College. This growing institution is the pride of Anderson county and the Piedmont section, and stands in the front rank of colleges for girls and young women in South Carolina. It is one of the youngest institutions in the state but has steadily grown since the opening session. The plant or college property is modem in every particular, and money has been lavishly spent in equipping ! every department. The people of the town and county of Anderson are loyal to Anderson college to the extent that it lacks for nothing. Im provements and additions of one kind or another are constantly be ing made to meet the needs of the growing institution. Not only is the college well equipped and ideally located, with reference to its immediate" surround ings and to the Piedmont section generally, but it ?B provided with a very strong corps of teachers. From Dr. James P. Kinard, the capable and worthy president, down to the teacher of the lowest department, men an i women who stand high as educators are employed as teachers. The atmosphere of Anderson col lege is wholesome, as the institution stands not only for education but for Christian education. Attention is directed to the ad vertisement of the college in this issue, and if you are contemplating sending a daughter off to college communie tte with Dr. Kinard be fore making a final decision as to what institution you will select. Wanted: South Carolina's Most Beautiful Woman. The committees in chargre of the Harvest Jubiles, to be held at Co lumbia in conjunction with the State Fair, from October 25 to Oc tober 30, inclusive, have decided to crown the most beautiful woman in South Carolina "queen" of the Har vest Jubilee. This "queen" will be selected by a referendum vote, and she will represent the whole state. This young woman selected will be equipped with an elaborate trousseau, befitting her royal beauty and grace, and she will sit in state on a handsomely decorated float in the parade, attended by exquisite maids of honor, and chivalric cour tiers will pay her homage. The method of selection will be this: Each young woman possessing beauty of person and grace of mind is requested to send her photograph to her nearest county paper, which will select a committee to decide which is the photograph of the most beautiful woman in its posses sion. These photographs will be forwarded to the publicity commit tee of the Harvest Jubilee, at Colum bia, which in turn will submit them to a committee composed of the deans of the art department of the leading women's oolleges of the state. This committee will select the most beautiful young woman from each county and forward the 44 photographs to the publicity com mittee in Columbia, and then these photographs will be published in the leading papers in the 'state, along with a blauk ballot, with a request that the readers vote on the young woman among the 44 which they think the most beautiful. These votes will be forwarded to the pub licity committee in Columbia and the announcement of the "queen" will be made on Monday, October ll, 1915> All photographs most be sent to the ooon*^j||?ipers not ?ater thaw August 15, and ' the picture of the most beautiful young woman select ed by each paper will be sent to the publicity committee in Columbia not later than August 20. The com mitteee of art professors will then decide on the 44 photographs, which will appear in print on the week beginning Sunday, Septerabe/ 5, 1915. The vot?is will then com mence and the polls will close at midnight, September 30. This is an opportunity for some young woman not only to be known I as the "most beautiful woman in South Carolina," one who will be honored by the chivalry of the state, but she will become the possessor of several hundred dollars' worth of raimen* that will delight the soul of the most artistic and particular. In addition to this, her railway fare and expenses, while in Columbia will be paid, and she will bethe envied star of the state ball. Monthly W. C. T. U. Meeting. The regular meeting of the W. C T. U. was held at the hospitable oountry home of Mrs. John Mays on Monday afternoon. The light rains and the pleasant distance for a drive made the occasion more pleasant than usual, and several cars and many other vehicles betook their way in the direction of Mrs. Mays', two miles and a half from Edgefield. The special business of the meet ing was the election of officers, which followed the devotional ser vice conducted by Mrs. Rainsford, and resulted as follows: President, Mrs. J. L. Miras; vice-president, at large, Mrs. T. H. Rainsford; vice presidents in the various churches, Mrs. B. Tiramons, Mrs. R. C. Pad gett, Mrs. M. E. Barker, Mrs. M. P. Wells; corresponding secretary, Mrs. W. L. Dunovant; recording secretary, Mrs. L. T. May; treasur er, Mrs. N. M. Jones. At the close of the election, re ports wer? heard from the various officers and superintendents, and Mrs. Luther Quarles was received aa a new member. When the business was completed, the guests were all invited out on the spacious front veranda and the most delightful fruit we have seen this year, watermelons, peaches of stveral varieties and grapes were bountifully served by the hostess, who made the occasion very pleas* ant, and the guests were loath to depart even at a late hour. F. A. M. TRENTON NEWS. Death'of Mr. Walter Miller. Methodist Revival Services. Misses Marsh Enter tain. The had of affliction has been laid heavily upon our beloved friend Mrs. Walter Miller. Just about two months ago she lost her dear moth er and now she is bowed in sorrow over the death of her husband which occurred on Saturday last in Co lumbia where he was carried for medical attention four weeks ago. Mr. Miller was so responsive to the tieatment he received that bis loved ones who were with him, were very hopeful of his recovery but pneumo nia attacked him suddenly and bis frail body could not withstand it. Mr. Miller was a kind hearted, honorable and charitable gentleman. He has been a father to those two manly boys P. B., and Douglas Wise whom he reared and his de votion for little Mary Miller Moss whom he loved as his own was beautiful and tender. Mr. Miller was buried from the Baptist church the services being conducted by Rev. J. R. Walker? and bis body was laid to rest by his father and mother Mr. and Mrs. Ben Miller of blessed memory. Besides his grief stricken wife he leaves three broth ers, Messrs. John, James and Al bert Miller. To those sorrowing ones we offer our tenderest sympa thy. Lord Jesus, grant him rest and light lu that far land which knows no night. Rev. J. R. Walker is conducting a protracted meeting in our Metho dist church assisted by Kev, C. E. Peeleof Leesville. Miss Mattie Harrison has gone to vis'.t ber two recent hou.se guests, Misses Jessie Moss and Frances Wooten of Washington, Ga. Miss Kathrine Guess from Bam berg has been the much admired visitor at the home of Mr. S. B. Marsh. In compliment to Miss Guess, Miss Marie Marsh gave a lovely lawn party on Monday even ing to which quite a large nrrniber of the young people were invited. Progressive conversation and deli cious refreshments were the much enjoyed features of the evening. Mrs. M. A. Carpenter and her three sons, from Gastonia, b?Ve re turned home after a visit to Mrs. G. G. Smith. Miss Mamie Lee Sease from Co lumbia has been a recent visitor at the home of Mr. Joe Smith. Mrs. M. A. Carpenter andJSIrs. S. B. Marsh visited Mrs. Eubank? in Aiken during the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Reuben and their interesting children motored from Roanoke, Ala,, and are now at the home of Mrs. Corri? Ryan. Miss Arah Gatlin who made so many ardent friends and admirers during her visit to Mrs. j. H. Courtney has returned home and not only her friends regret her de parture, but her admirers refuse to be comforted. Mr. Douglas Wise who has been at the University hospital, Augusta for treatment is at home again and his many friends are rejoicing that his trouble was not of so serious a nature as was anticipated. He was under the care of that skilled specialist, Dr. T. E. Oertel and in a letter to a friend the Dr. vrote: "Mr. Wise is going home to day, like all my patients he got well too soon. You can readily see wh$ J am not a man of means, and so it is with this doctor, he is not Only among the very best but his motto is "Live and let live" when it S?raes to his charges. Mr. W. D. Holland fron> Win ston-Salem is spending soms-time with bis mother, Mrs. Julir Hol land. Miss Beatrice Stevens from Jfcbrth Augusta has returned home i&er a visit to Mrs. D. R. Day. Mrs. Malinda Ward fro* Be? thume is the guest ol" Misa*? Co rine and Marion Clark and this visitor who is pretty, yona^and full of girlish charm was the-BOnor guest at a delightful rook paHSy on Monday evening, the Misses $jark making charming hostesses. De lightful refreshments were setved. At a late hour the guests departed with sweet remembrances ?# tho . happy occasion.