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EDGEFIELD, S. C., WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 1917 NO.26 JOHNSTON LETTER. Annual Convention of Woman' Missionary Union. Very En couragin Reports Made. Patriotic Women Busy. Tbe annual meeting of the Ridge W. M. U. held at Ward's last week was considered the best of any pre vious meeting. The attendance was splendid. From many of the churches, not only delegales came, but many members. Distance, that used to be a hindrance to a full at tendance, is now of little consider ation, for the cars are in possession of nearly every one. Not only in attendance was this the best meet ing, but the gifts of the societies showed a wonderful increase, and the mainstay of thecoming societies, the young peoples' societies, showed a fine increase in organization and interest. The presence of Miss Janie Lide, our representative on the foreign field was the chief source of inspi ration of the meeting, and a great pleasure also was in the presence of the state president, Mrs. J. D. Chapman. State Divisional Vice President; Mrs. Mamie N. Tillman, State Sunbeam Leader; Mrs. W. J. Hatcher and the president of the Edgefield association, Mrs. J. L. Mims. These were all recognized and made intesesting short talks. Mr. S. J. Watson and Rev. Posey spoke of the splendid reports they had he?rd, and what a pleasure it was to hear each society say, ''we have met our apportionment." Miss Sallie May Burton, superin tendent of the association, stated in the beginning of her report that she lifted her heart to God for the wonderful work of the union during the past year. Progress had been made along various lines, but the increase in organization bad been with thc young people. There are 18 W. M. IT. societies, seven Y. W. A.'s, seven G. A.'s, ?ve R. A.'s and six Sunbeam.bands. The apportion of these was $2,018, and they raised ?2,104-. The grand total, including all gifts of benevo lence, boxes, and many other chan nels, amounted to ?5SC0.0U. The financial, aim of next year is ?2,115. Concluding, Miss Burton said that although our country was at war, she did not feel that it would effect our work. We were showing our loyalty to our country in every way, but the union would not forget that there were souls dying. We were to work as if this was the last year. The Johnston W. M. S. led in gifts, giving ?4U0, and the badge of honor was presented to this body of women by Mrs. Chapman, all of the members present standing, as she expressed her words of commend ation. She then pinned the badge on the president, Mrs. L. C. Lati mer. The report of the Western Divi sion Institute was interestingly told by the State vice-President of the Western Division, Mrs. M. N. Till man. She first stated that she was over joyed to have heard such excellent reports; they were the best she had ever heard yet. Her heart was full of thanksgiving for all of this. Such women will make the Ridge W. M. U. one of greater power. The work of the Institute was told of, and she hoped that the ladies would realize what these meetings meant, and would endeavor to go. Mrs. Chapman, state president, at this point addressed the body. She said her heart was swelling with joy over such grand work of the Ridge W. M. U. and it was- indeed an inspiration. She based ber address on "The Purposes of Our ITnion," and discussed developing the mis sionan* spirit; the purpose of giv ing; developing the grace of giving. The apportionment plan, personal service and prayer were important features of discussion in her thoughts. One of the chief joys of the con vention was the direct message from China from our own South Carolina representative, Miss Janie Lide. She said her heart was wonderfully cheered to see what the women were doii.g at home. EVery one said, We have met our apportionment," and this made her feel of what good support she was going to have when she returned. Miss Lide has been on the foreign field for eight years. Her furlough could have beer, obtained last year, (Continued on Fifth Page.) Death of Mrs. Charles Strom. A very sad death occurred in the Rehoboth community on Tuesday of last week, when a very honored and beloved member of the Reho both church, Mrs. Mattie Bell Strom passed away. She was buried from her church on Wednesday, Rev. J. T. Little john her funner pastor coming over from Lockhart to be present on this sad occasion. Mrs. Strom is survived by her husband, Mr. Charles Strom and a splendid family who are monuments to her great motherhood. At the last division meeting of the Woman's Missionary Union at Rehoboth in the spring, Mrs. Strom came at the dinner hour to see the friends, and sat in her buggy until time for the afternoon session when she was able to come in and listen, and hear her little son James take part in the exercises. We were so glad she was able to be with us that day. At Gilgal at the Woman's Mis sionary Union last August a year ago, our friend whom we valued so sincerely, wae there to help, but al so elicit our anxiety as sho told sr of her failing health.. We feared then that it was her last visit to a woman's mission meeting with her earthly comrades. She 'wafc the truest and most faithful, most reliable in her work for her church and for missions. A letter was never unanswered nor a task unperformed, as I remember from my many years of acquaint ance with her. She reached the standard of ex cellence in her own life and mis sion society relationships, and is now, we believe, on the honor roll of the saints on high. When this is publised our meet ing at Hardy's will be iu session and oar friend will not be there, but at a greater and more glorious congregation just beyond. F. A. M. '. Feed More Legumes-Less Grain-To Dairy Cows. Clemson College, o. C., August 28.-An appeal has been made to the farmers of the United States to economize on grain for feeding live stock. Human beings must be fed first, therefore milk production must be maintained, or necessary food will nut be available. Farmers of South Carolina have a great many substitutes to be used in place of grain for dairy cows. Cowpea, soy bean, velvet bean, alfalfa, clover and vetch hays when fed with good silage will maintain a medium milk production at a very low cost. In some of the northern states cows are fed only on silage and legume hay I when the milk production is not more than one and one-half gallons per day. Several state experiment stations have made a feeding trial with al falfa hay as a substitute for grain feeds. At the Illinois station the milk flow was sligntly increased when eight pounds of alfalfa hay was substituted for an equal weight of concentrates. The Alabama sta tion increased their net profits by substituting cowpea hay for wheat bran. In these trials the tows were also fed corn silage. Under ordi nary farm conditions it is not to be expected that legume hay can take the place of the entire grain ration, but if it is substituted in part, lai ;e quantities of grain will be released for human food. Every dairy farm should produce at least one ton of legume hay for each cow kept on the farm. It is now time to make plans for fall planting of vetch, crimson clover, and alfalfa so that next year the milk supply may be maintained by furnishing the dairy cattle an abun dance of legume hay. If you do not know what legumes are best adapted to your locality, or how to grow them, apply to the Extension Division, Clemson College, S. C., for bulletin No. 18 entitled "For age Crops for South Carolina." You should also write for bulletin No. 25, ''How to Fight the-Boll Weevil with the Dairy Cow" which gives detailed directions for the feeding of dairy cows. How To Give Quinine To Chlldrei;. PEBRILINE is the trade-mark name Riven to an improved Quinine. 11 is n Tasteless Syrup, pleas ant to take and docs not disturb the stomach. Children take it and never know it is Quinine, Also especially adapted to adults who cannot lake ordinary Quinine. Does not nauseate nor cause nervousness nor ringing in Uie head. Try it the next time you need Quinine for any pur pose. Ask for 2-ounce original package. The tame F?BRILIKE is blown in battle. 2i ?enLa. EDGEFIELD COUNTY'S HONOR ROLL. List of Men Who Have Been Accepted by the Edgefield Board for Military Service. 8. Buford Powell, Edgefild, S. C.' 11. Willie Grover King, Modoc, S. C. 12. Joseph McDaniel, Clark's Hill, S. C. 13. OSS?P Glover, Collier, S. C. Jack Harrison, Plum Branch, 18. S. C. 19. 23 S. G 27. 29 31. 32. 33. 34 s. c 42. 43. S. C. 4S. s. C. 50. James Preston Lanham, Edge ! field, S. C. 51. Elbert Dorn, Willie Coleman, Johnston, S. C. Willie Jackson, Edgefield, S. C. Isaiah Mims, North Augusta, Pickens Holloway, Cleora, S. C. Willie Johnston, Trenton, Henry Rice, Johnston, S. C. Charlie Cummings, Jr., Emanuel Carroll. Modoc, S. C. Elliott Johnson, Edgefield, S. C. Charlie Nicholson, Tallie Williams, Trenton, Henry Burton, Edgefield, S. C. Ernest Key, North-Augusta, Yancy Harrison, Plum Branch, Mike Lanier, Plum Branch, 53. 54. 60. S. C. 02 S. C. 68. Henrv Ronev, Modoc, S. C. 71. David Burt, Edgefield, S. C. 72. Manse Mays, Trenton, S. C. 74. Jim Simkins, Edgefield, S. C. 75. Willie Oliver, 78. Willie Barnes, Colliers, S. C. 100. Clarence Preston Bussey. Modoc, S. C. 102. Pierce Mathis. Johnston, S. O. 104. 106. S. C. . 107. 116. 117 s. c. 120. 123. 12S s. c. 130. 133. Cliff Pruit, Johnston, S. C. Will Richarson, Meeting Street, Bosie Williams, Johnston, S C. Elliot Goodwin, Miiledge Ouzts, Trenton, Arthur Johnson, Edgefield, S C Thomas Ollie Bryan, " " ? Robert Young,' Edgefield, Stewart Price, Trenton, S. C. Daniel Holmes, North Augus ta, S. C. 138. William Key, Pleasant Lane, S. C. 150. Theodore C. Shelman, Edge field, S. C. 153. George Kimball, Edgefield, S. C. 156. Benjamin F. Lewis, Johnston, S. C. 104. Ell Burton, Modoc, S. C. 105. Willie Garrett.Modoc, S. C. 172. Walter Jackson, Edgefield, S C 184. Quitman Oliphant, " " lyo. George Ware, Colliers. S. C. 19S. Hudie Leaphart, Trenton, S. C. 1?9. Luther Drake, Edgefield, S. C. 203. Sohn Allie Presley, North Au gusta, S. C. 213. Clisby Calhoun, Edgefield, S C. 218. Henry McKie, North Augusta, S. C. 223. S. C. 224. S. C. 227. s. c. 234. 237. Ben Tillman Huiet, Johnston, Mose Butler, North Augusta, George Byrd, Edgefield, S. C. Grant Burris, Trenton, Dennis Slaughter, Colliers, S C Jim Williams, North Augus ta, S. C. 238. Charlie W. Riley, Johnston, S C 246. Yates Washington Quarles, Modoc, S. C. 249. William Blocker, Meeting St., S. C. 250. Joshua Gowdy, Meriwether, S C. 251. Toby Isaac, Johnston, S. C. 253. James Bailey, Colliers, S. C. 255. Wash Kev, Colliers, S. C. 256. John Eddie Fair, Clark's Hill, S. C. 257. John Gordon,Johnson, SC 266. West Bostick, Johnston, S. C. 207. Robert Henry Lanham, Clark's Hill, S. C. 26S. John Davis Smith, Johnston, S C. 27?. Edgar Walker, Johnston, S. C. 273. George Goodwin, Trenton, S C 282. Andrew Crafton, North Au gusta, S. C. 284. Charles Calliham, Clark's Hill, S. C. 285. Henry Bush, Johnston, S. C. 290. Henry Talbert, Collier, S. C. 291. James Hammond, John ston, S. C 293, Jabe Cooks, Edgefield, S. C. 296. Johnnie Worthy, Johnston, S. C. 29' s. c. 299. 308. James Strother, Edgefield, Charles Dobey, Edgefield, S C. Solomon Harrison, Pleasant Lane, S. C. 309. Calvin Martin, Woodlawn, S. C. 311. Himoton Medlock, Cleora, S. C. 318. Eail Mays, North Augus ta, S. C. 320. Frank Smith, Cold Spring, S. C. 322. Ulyses Kimball, Johnston, S. C._ 325. Joe Blater, Johnston, S. C. 335. Jule Holloway. Edgefield, S. C. 38". Jimmie Burnett, Modoc, S. C. 345. Henry Albert Lott, John ston, S. C. 34 7. Thomas Jones, Colliers, S. C. 349. James . Turner, Pleasant Lane. S. C. j 353. John Walker, North Au I gusta, S. C. 356. Jim Branham, Modoc, S. C 357, Peter Barnes, Edgefield, S. C. 362. Randall ?McKie, Trenton, S. C. 365. Jule Bostic, Edgefield, S C \ 368. Shields L. Johnson, Edge field, S. C. 370. Mansfield Weaver, John ston, S. C. 31-2. Sol Neely, Woodlawn, S C. .374. Nathan Jennings, Edge field. S. C. 375. Willie Thomas, Edgefield, S. C. 381. Charlie Hill, Johnston, S C 382. Ransom.Goodin, Johnston, S. C. 383. William W. Griffith, Cle ora, S. C. 387. Yancy Gaskin, Cleora, S C. 392, Benjamin B. Bouknight, Trenton, S. C. 396. Dock Crawford, Johnston, S. C. 398. Willie Scott, Cleora, S. C. 390. Henry Dobey, Modoc,. S C. 4?;V James Mathis, 402. Horace Holmes, Johnston, s. C. 403. Patrick H. Richardson, Modoc, S. C. 406. Jim Brimson, Cleora, S. C. 409. James Edgar Atkinson, Colliers, S. C. 415. Isaac Strom, Cleora, S. C. 416 Moses Reed, North Augusta, S C. '419. Joe Allen, Meeting Street, S. C. 426. Charlie Wright, North Augus ta, S. C. 459. John Dugas, Edgefield, S. C. 462. Walter R. Neely, Meriwether, S. C. 464. Berry Williams, Edgefield, S. C. 466. Chester Nipper, Trenton, S. C. 474. Fred Mims, Clark's Hill, S. C. 4S<?. Jerry Meriwether, Colliers, S. C. 488. Elijah Jackson, North Augusta, S C. '492. Eddie Loyd, Modoc, S. C. 493. Willie Slaughter, Modoc, S.|C. 496. Joseph H. Powers, Johnston, SC '497! William G. Byrd, Edgefield, S- c. 499. Sammie Goode, Edgefield, S. C. SUI. Jake Singleton, Trenton, S. C. 502. Bub Smith, Johnston, S. C. 510. Henrv J. Wise, Trenton, S. C. 515. Wilh?m W. Hill, Edgefield, S C. 516. John E. Covar, Trenton, S. C. 528. David Wilson, Edgefield, S. C. 529. Bunk Benson, Edgefield, S. C. 530. Bonham Pope, Edgefield, S. C. 534. Harrison Smith, Johnston, S. C. 542. Willie Fraser, Johnston, S. C. 554. Frank McL. Kenney, Johnston, S. C. 558. Alex. Simkins, Johnston, S. C. 562. Clarence Oliphant, Pleasant Lane, S. C. 563. John McKie, Colliers, S. C. 564. John Mobley, Johnston, S. C. 577. John Cummings, Pleasant Lane, S. C. 578. John Abney, Johnston, S. C. 5S6. Julian Strother, Edgefield, S. C. S95. Walter Settles, Trenton, S. C. 6*0. Earl Terry, Plum Branch, S. C. 608. Stanton,Ryan, Johnston, S. C. 609. Wyman E. Corley, Edgefield, S C. 610. Charlie P. Morgan, Plum Branch, S. C. 614. Walter Swearingen, Edgefield, S. C. 617. Henry Wilson, 1640 Savannah Road, Augusta, Ga. 623. Will Gallman, Trenton, S. C. 624. Jacob Key, Morgana, S. C 625. Jolly J. Owdom, Meeting Street S. C. 633. Alvin Simkins, Johnston, S. C. 635. Burley Boatwright, Trenton, S. C. 644. Jonas Hammond, Johnston, S. C. 646. Monroe Hickson, Johnson. S. C 671. John L. Holston, Edgefield, S C. 679. George E. Perry, North Au gusts, S. C. 6S1. James Meriwether, Meriweth er, S. C. 689. Thomas McKie Wood, Clark's Hill, S. C. 692. Ernest McKinnie, Collier, S C. ? Women to Inspire Men. In presenting: the sponsors, ma trons and maids of honor, Dr, C. J..Owens of Riverdale, N. D., pa?t commander-in-chief of the Sons, said, "The daughters of the Sout.h had come to inspire its noble man hood, at this sacred shrine, to offer again life, fortune, and sacred hon or for our common country. They will point their sons, brothers and sweethearts to the clear path of duty in defense of the national hon or." The sons of the Confederate veterans will do their part; will respond to the call of their country with the courage of their fathers, s;iid Dr. Owens: More could not be desired; more could not be ex pected. We know that the sons of both the North and the South will stand by and defend the flap of their country. Our Has: stands for humanity, equal opportunity to all the sons of men. It stands for no race. It is not like an English, French or German flag. It stands for all men who come and live with us under its p:otection. It is the only banner that means mankind other tings mean a glorious past the stars and stripes mean a glorious future. It is the flag of tomorrow, the signal of the good time coming. Stand by the flag, boys! I know you will. Every citizen of our state shauld play a full part in mak ing South Carolina a wholesome place for these young soldiers soon to be among us. Of the many good things said by General Wood while in Greenville, none is better than that statement of his in which he said: ' The uniform of a soldier is justas sacred as the robe of a preacher." ' Our soldiers are most worthy of such a statement. They defend our lives, our rights, and our honor. And do so even to the giving of their lives, if need be. What could be more noble? These young men come from splendid homes; homes of principal, prayer, and purity; they .i?xc-the-bud and flower.o.f this great, country of ours. Let us see to it that South Carolina will do her full duty in caring for her soldiers, who are soon to go to France to fight the Kaiser-he stands for Prussian autocratic rule-Woodrow Wilson stands for Democracy, hu manity and Christianity. God bless President Wilsen! Let us see to it that South Caro lina will do her full duty in caring for her soldiers. I hear ol some old "rough-neck croakers" saying this is not our fight, but if the Germans were to come over here I'd be among the first to defend the flag, etc. They have no fla?! and they are liars and cowards! Those are strong words of course, but it is a strong case and it demands strong language. It is their fight. It is Democracy's iiirht, humanity's fight, and God Almighty's ?fight. The beast is lose; the devil is un chained. The right must win; it cannot lose-but peace with human liberty-will never be had for nothing. It must be paid for in blood and treasure-there is no other way, as long as the Hun and vandals infest the earth. Not our fight, indeed! It is as much our fight in France as if the battle line was drawn up in this country. In the name of God, we will set up our banners! J. Russell Wright, Seneca, S. C. 697. Pierce C. Byrd, Pleasant Lane, S. C. 702. Walter Holmes, Pleasant Lane, S. C. 707. Walter P. Ryan, Trenton. S C. 710. Clarence Washington, Edge field, S. C. 714. John Plumer, Edgefield, S. C. 724. Joseph E. Wash, Parksville, S. C. 725. Sheppard Wright, Trenton, S C. 726. Calvin D. Spann, Edgefield, S. C. 728. John Peterson, Pleasant Lane, S. C. 738. Alex danton, Edgefield, S. C. 761. Robert Coats, Meeting Street, S. C. 769. Sam Smith. Jr., Trenton, S. 'C. 776. Eugene Munday, Johnston, S. C. 782. Robert Cooks, Morgana, S. C. 786. Willie Thurmond, Edgefield, S. C. 790. George F. DeLaughter, Modoc, S. C. 792. George Morgan, Cleora, S. C. 795. Felix Slaughter, Johnston, S C. 796. William Harrison, Pleasant Lane, S. C. Others who have been accepted for military service will be publish ed next week, after they have been certified to the district board. MT. ZION NEWS. Regular Church Service Held. Delegetes Elected to Asso ciation. "Home Coming" Day at Ebenezer. Yesterday being the fourth Sun day, was our regalar preaching day at Mt. Zion, and Bro. Lanham, owing to the improvement of his son. was able to fill his appointment. This being the last service before ..the meeting of the association, dele gates were appointed as follows: Messrs. Walter Carpenter, Aaron Cato, Monroe Padgett and Eddie Walker. Brother Lanham expres sed regret that there were no dele gates TO go this year to the annual Woman's Missionary Union at Hardy's, because our society had "gone into summer quarters" or was "taking a nap:" Yes, a pity 'tis as it is; but never mind, our so ciety, Phoennix like, will rise again. Some from our neighborhood went up to Ebenezor church in Trenton yesterday to be present at "Home Coming Day," [ which was celebrated there. A large crowd was assembled there, a splendid sermon preached by Dr. Jones, and a fine dinner enjoyed, after which there was roll call, messages from absent ones, a?d a song service. The Ebenezer choir under the lead ership of Mrs. Austin Clark, and profiting by the practices held at her home every Friday night, is greatly improving in its singing. This is a branch of the service to which churches should give .es pecial attention, and one in which many of our country churches need great improvement. Meeting to gether each week for practice is a great help toward this, besides furnishing an elevating form of social intercourse for the youLg people. Miss Mary Gaines has just re turned home from a delightful stay of -two-weeks in Ashville and Ridge crest, N. C. Tne^Tatter place, as most of you readers know, is the summer rendezvous for Southern Baptists, and the location of the summer Divinity school, or school of Theology, I believe it is called. A number of interesting people have been summering at this place, and distinguished visitors are coming and going continually. A series of scholarly lectures is going on in the Theological school, and on Sun days lhere is conducted one of the finest Sunday schools to be found in the land. The climate and mountain scenery of Ridgecrest are fine, and there is no better place to spend the summer. Recent fine rains have bronght much relief after the many weeks of drougnt which we have suffered and in consequence of which crops in this vicinity will be considerably shortened. "Now, however, we may look hopefully forward to success with turnips and fall gardens. Farewell Party For Mrs. Walker On Tuesday afternoon Misses Annie and Justine Cantelou enter tained at a farewell party in honor of Mrs. J. A. Walker of Cochran, Ga., who bas been the attractive and charming guest of Mrs. James Cantelou. Action bridge was the diversion of the evening. Mrs. James De Vore won top-score, and was pre sented wi.th a lovely box of station ery. Mrs. Walker was given a dainty piece of hand-embroidered lingerie as guest prize. Delightful Victrola music was enjoyed, and a delicious salad course and iced tea was served at the close of the game. Mrs. Walker was attractively gowned in a dress of pink georgette crepe embroidered in Ivory beads. During Mrs. Walker's visit here she bas been recipient of many delightful social attentions, and pleasant memories of this charming lady will linger with every one who had the pleasure of meeting her Mrs. Walker returned to her home Wednesday noon. "But, Eliza," said the mistress, "your little boy was christened George Washington. Why do you call him Izaak Walton. Walton, you know, was the famous fisher man." "Yes'ra," answered Eliza, "bat dat chile's repetashun fo' telling de troof made dat change imper'tive." -Leelanau News.