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??des? JS'eu'Hpaper la $>wth (Earolta EDGEFIELD, S. C., WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 3,1919 NO. 26 JOHNSTON LETTER. Mass Meeting in Interest of Dixie Highway. Annual Meeting of W. M. U. School Soon Opens. There was a mass meeting held here last Monday evening in interest of the Dixie Highway. The people of Johnston and vicinity are very anx ious that the route will be by John ston and the matter was well dis cussed and several speeches made at the meeting. A good amount was subscribed toward the proposed route. The annual meeting of the W. M. U. of the Ridge association was held last Tuesday and Wednesday at Sar dis Baptist Church. The meeting was to have been had on the 13 and 14, but the rains washed away several bridges which caused the meeting to be postponed for two weeks. The same conditions prevailed at the second named date and it was not possible tor any of the delegates from the societies here to attend. A splendid report was to be made from this church as each society went over the apportioned amount. Miss Frances Turner returned on Monday from the Baptist Hospital in Columbia after a month's stay there, following a double operation. Her many friends are delighted to have her back again. Mrs. Allen Mobley and children have j;one to Middlebrook. Va., to visit the former's mother and other relatives. Mrs. J. A. Doboy with Jar.ics Nix on and Sara Carolyn, returned Sun day from Spartanburg after a few weeks' visit to relatives. Mrs. Wilbur Wertz and two little children of Columbia, are guests ;.i the home of Mr. O. S. Wertz. Mrs. J. W. G randy of Batesburg, is visiting relatives. Mrs. Paul Perry of Charleston ii v.stting in xne lib rn e oi Mr. Pope Perry. Everyone will bc glad to know that Mr. J. Howard Payne is now improving after a serious double operation for appendicitis and gall stone, which he underwent about three weeks at the University Hos pital in Augusta. Mrs. Joseph Cox has gone to New York with a party of friends on a pleasure trip. Miss Mallie Waters has returned from a two weeks' stay at Glenn Springs also a visit to Manning, S. C., in the home of her sister, Mrs. Boger. During this visit she was present at the marriage of Miss Helen Boger. which was a happy event during her stay. Miss Luelle Norris has gone to Middlebrooke, Va., to visit Mrs. Oliver Hamilton. Dr. and Mrs. Horace Wright -have returned to Georgetown after a visit in the home of the Misses Sawyer. Mrs. John Browne and children are at home from a month's stay in Texas and California with relatives. Miss Ella Mobley of Columbia is the guest of her sister, Miss Lillian Mobley. Mrs. Heber Ballentine has gone to Batesburg to visit in the home of her parents. Mrs. J. L. Walker and Misses Mary and Helen Walker and Dawson Walker are at home from a visit in Newberry. Mrs. James Tompkins 'and chil dren have been visiting in Bates burg. Mrs. J. W. Marsh and Messrs. Theodore Marsh and Fred Parker have been in Spartanburg as guests of the former's sisters, Mesdames Isom and Wilson, and from there they went to Henderson ville, N. C., for a week's stay. While in Spartan burg they were the recipients of much social attention. Miss Sallie Dozier entertained a party of friends on last Tuesday evening in a very happy manner. Dainty refreshments were served. Mrs. Estelle Gough of New Or leans has been for a visit to Mrs. Pearce Stevens and other friends. There are many pleasant memories connected with Mrs. Gough and her lamented husband, during their so journ of two years here and all her friends were delighted to see her. Mrs. Gough has completed the course at the Training School i Louisville, Ky., and is now engage Jin a fine and fruitful work for th Master. She made an impressive talk a prayer meeting telling of her wor and what is being accomplished. Mrs. Spann Toney entertained number of her friends last Wednes day with a beautiful lawn party, th occasion being at the home of Mn Annie P. Harrison. Fruit nectar wa served as the guests entered an score cards were given for progres sive rook, the tables being arrange^ out or. the lawn which was very coo and inviting. After a (very enjoyabl game, block cream and cake wer served. J Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Goodwyi have returned from a visit to th boyhood home of the former and af ?ter a few days' stay in the home o relatives, will return to Greenwood j Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Lott am Marion, Mr and Mrs.. J. H. Whit and Miss Hallie White are at hom? from Henderson ville, N. C., when .they have been for two months, j Mrs. George dickerson of Co lumbia has been visiting in the homi iof Mrs. Fannie Nickerson. Miss Alma Woodward has return ed to Washington, D. C., after < visit to friends. Everyone was glai to see her for during her residenei here she was held in warm affectioi (by all. She has a govei.mient posi tion in Washington. Mrs. jnnn i.lobley has returnee from a sojourn in the mountains She joined her sister, Mrs. Childress at Creer, S. C., and the trip was iiiau? in their car. ' The High School begins on Sep itembcr Lo, and already the boys .ind girls are counting the fast fleet ing lays of vacation. Reports of Mrs. Jim Johnson whe is ai; the University Hospital state that she has been resting better, but h'?r general fonditfon is about th.fi same. Mr. Jasper Bartley was operated on at the University Hospita*! on Saturday and is doing as well a. could be expected. Mrs. Marie Dozier ."pent Satur:'., in Augusta with her niece, Mis. -Iti lla Harris, who is at the Hospital suffering from an attack of malarial fever. Mrs. Harris is thc mother of Miss Sluth Harris who has been a stu dent in the High Schoo1 for the past three years. Fifth Sunday union meeting was held with Dry Creek Baptist church on Saturday and Sunday. There were several from the Baptist church here to attend. Mr. Frank Bland had the misfor tune to have his car taken from him while he was in Augusta Saturday. The car was parked on Broad Street. ?Mr. Bland, on Monday said he thought they had some clue as to the missing car. Will Meet Saturday. A meeting of the school district representatives of the Cotton Asso ciation have been called to meet in Edgefield, Saturday to effect a per manent organization and to attend to other business. A full attendance is desired and urged. I_ i ! Seized Still Near Edgefield. 1 Thursday Sheriff W. R. Swearing en accompanied by Mr. Tillman Bus hey, acting upon information that he had received, went out to the farm about one mile from the County jHome that is cultivated by Mr. J. W. I Reese and his son, Mr. J. W. Reese, !Jr., and as the result of the search of an unoccupied house on the prem ises, seized a portion of a still that bore evidence of having been opera ted recently. A keg that had contain ed whiskey was in the room and about 10 gallons of mash, whatever that is. We do not know unless it is a mixture of the ingredients from .which whiskey is distilled. In the loft of the house the officers who searched every nook and cranny, ! found a copper still that was unfin ished. Upon their return to Edge ! field the officers had warrants issued ?and served upon Mr. J. W. Reese and .his son, Jos Reese, Jr. They gave bond and will await trial in the State or federal court. We understand that the accused men disclaim any knowledge of the presence of the still on the premises. RED OAK. GROVE. Good Delegation to Stevens Creek. 75 Million Cam paign Under Way. Many Visitors. The 75 Million Campaign in our church has been organized, at least the committee of workers has been appointed, both by the church and W. M. U. Mr. T. W. Lamb is chair man with Mrs. Fannie Griffis, has been appointed by church. Th?re is much to be done to carry the cam paign through, that none of us need feel there is not a part for all and many ways to render assistance. We have often felt we had done a good thing for the Kingdom build- f ing when a copy of Royal Service or Baptist Courier, was prayerfully placed, and now th?t we must keep ourselves informed on* the 75 Million and what it means to read our de nominational periodicals it must not be rejected when presented. Our different organizations were*; well represented at Stevens Creek last week. The meeting was full of good things for us all. Arriving too late, due to some "car disease," we missed our superintendent's annual address and we know by the past what they are and exceedingly re gretted it. Mrs. Bose made so plain the great work before us, impressing the hearers of the possibility in faith of thc great undertaking." Mrs. J. R. Fizer also brought out the knowledge of the belief in this Baptist movement, uniting the work ers by strong and never failing pow er of prayer, making each to feel i there is strength in uniting. Both | speakers manifested abounding de-i votion and consecration, and their presence is felt wherever they go?; for our ??car Master's work. With much regret, the resignation of Miss Emmie Lanham as pu??cr?n-. tend?nl of \V. A. nas been ac- j cepted. .Miss Emmie made many j many warm friends by her kind and! encouraging words to the girls in ! their work. Many kind wishes follow ; her in her new endeavors. The V. W. A.'s of lied Oak Grove feel quite proud of being again on the Honor Roll. One of the most in-1 struct i ve meetings they have ever ' held was the first mission study meeting. They are growing in in terest, being under the leadership of Miss Mamie Hussey. They are plan ning for State Mission Day. I The Sunbeam band is enthusias tic over the work for the new year as ?their leader, Miss Kahtleeen Ken- . rick has it. mapped out for them, re-1 ?solving to do more next year. Our circle meets with Mrs. Os-1 car Timmcrma,n Wednesday after noon, 10th inst. Mrs. Mamie Bussey iwill preside. .Miss Bertha Parkman will be hos tess for the V. W. A. for this month on the third Sunday afternoon. Miss Kathleen Kenrick had as her guests quite a number of Sunbeams ?last Saturday. Mr. W. Holloway Clcgg and wife : accompanied by Mrs. E. A. Rogers 'spent week-end with Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Clegg. Being from Greenwood county, of course they commented freely on our almost inpassable roads. The repair work on Modoc bridge will be passable by Tuesday so that our mail carrier may resume his ?work again. While we have missed oui- regular daily mail service, we have not envied Mr. Reese of his rest for surely he needed it and more, as it is a miserable 1 stretch of bad road. We are constrained to com mend him for his faithfulness. Mrs. Sam Agner's condition im proved very much during her stay in Greenwood. She returned home last Saturday, bringing with her Mrs. John Holland and little Ruth, who will remain several days before re turning to their home in Greenwood. Among those of the house-party at Mrs. George Bussey's were Mr. Davis May of Edgefield, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bradley of McCormick, .Mrs Joe Ramsey of Charleston and Rev. Pat Bussey and family of Greenwood. Mr. Frank Kenrick will resume his school duties at Georgia Military Academy on September !Uh. (Continued on 4th page) ..-'iV ANNUAL MEETING. Large Attendance. Excellent Reports. Increasing Inter est in All Missionary fi Endeavors. - <u : 9 The annual convention of> the Woman's Missionary Union, Auxil iaiiy to the Edgefield association, took place at Stevens Creek where on*, of the earliest societies was or orctanized by Rev. G. W. Bussey many years ago, on Wednesday and Thursday of last week. The weather was fine and the roads very good, which was a de lpatful experience after the anx iety about weather for many weeks previous. . ^The morning session was called to oruer by Mrs. J. L. Mims, superin tendent, and Mrs. J. N Talbert of Bethany conducted the devotions. "Jesus Calls Us" the W. M. U. hymn for the year, was the opening ^yirnn, later that great song "I gave |K| life to thee," the greetings being jj?f.<b:: by Miss Ruby Ransom. ftaChe review of societies showed a representation from all societies ex cept Rehoboth, tParksville, Plum Branch, Modoc and Clarks Hill. ?Jj-?ry society reported the apportion hm'it met and all but two had gone bj&ond the goal in gifts. ??Blonor Roll badges were presented tjjfeRepublican and Edgefield societies un*, later after hearing from the del te from Hardys, it was decided this society should also have t distinction. r. Lee presented these badges t<3?Mrs. Carrie Hammond and Mrs. LV B. Hollingsworth. Mrs. T. J. Briggs is president of the Hardy's society. Visitors were introduced as fol WWys: Dr. R. G. Lee, Mrs. Janie Scse Southern, W. M. U. organizer ? v the 75 Million Compaign, Mrs. ' -\j ,^izer. state corresponding .sec retary of the W. M. U. and Mrs. John 0. Gough, now of the New Orleans Baptist Bible Institute. Mrs. Pierce Stevens of the Ridge associa tion was also welcomed. The report of the treasurer was made by .Mrs. Kellar Fair, and Mrs. W. li. Cogburn, first division presi dent maile thc report of her work, and invited the societies in her divi sion to come to Edgefield for a meet ing on September 25. Mrs. Henry Medlock, second di vision president^ made a report and it was very much regretted that Mrs. Medlock would not be a member of our association many more days, as they atc moving to Greenwood this week. Tin- absence of the third division president, Mrs. .1. M. Bussey, was not ed with regret, a!! of the west side societies being kept away by the loss of bridges and bad roads. Mrs. B. L. Mims of Edgefield, as sociational chairman of Mission Study made a very interesting talk and report of the year's work, and an encouraging one under the cir cumstances of the past winter, 11! classes having been held during the year. Mrs. J. L. Mims read the super intendent's report giving the plan i for the raising of this year's quota I for the 75 Million Campaign by the ?Mission societies. Doubling the ap portionment on the cards-will accom plish the financial purpose. ! Mrs. Janie Bose, of Louisville, ?Kentucky, was then called to the ?platform and made a most eloquent ?presentation of the meaning of the 75 Million Campaign., Following this Mrs. Donald Smith of Antioch read the achievements of South Carolina Union in relation to southern union. In the absence of Miss Ruth Sal ter, secretary, who is ill at her home in Trenton, Mrs. J. P. Nixon of Edgefield was asked to act as sec retary, and at this time read the as sociational policy. An offering of $i).:>U was made for Edisto Academy and after pray er by Dr. Lee, the meeting ad journed for dinner. Afternoon Session. In the absente of M's i Emmie Lanham who has made so faithful a superintendent of Y. W. A. for several years, Mrs. A. B. Carwile of Edgefield took charge of the after noon session. Miss Lanham has gone to Charleston where she has accept ed a government position at the Navy yard. "0 Zion Haste" was sung and the 23rd Psalm repeated in concert and the societies respond ed to the roll call, five being present ed with Honor Roll badges by Mrs Tillman: Edgefield Y. W. A., Miss Hortense Padgett, president; Red Oak Grove Y. W. A., Mrs. T. W. Lamb; Edgefield G. A., Mrs. R. G. Lee; Edgefield R. A., Mrs. E. S. Rives and Republican G. A., Mrs. W. 0. Whatley. All these young people's societies are on the standard of Ex cellence. Mrs. Carwile read Miss Z^anham's report showing total amount from societies $298.88. Miss Florence Mims made a talk on the subject "Relating the college girls' talents to the W. M. U." Miss Margaret May gave a beau tiful message'in song. Mrs. J. R. Fizer made a wonder ful address on the 75 Million Cam paign. The Royal Ambassador chapter of Edgefield was represented by Milton Swearingen. Mrs. Gough made a very interest ing talk on the New Orleans Bible School of which she is a teacher, and told why this school was included in the gifts for the 75 Million. At the close of the afternoon ses sion a very impressive pageant took place, representing Christian woman hood giving the light to the heathen world, the participants being mem bers of the girls' auxiliary of Edge field, dressed in the costumes of many nations holding candies un lighted, but holding them out to Christian womanhood as they march ed by dressed in white with their candles lighted. The candles of the heathen world were lit while Mrs. A. B. Carwile and Mrs. R. G. Lee sang "I'll go where you want me to go, dear Lord." As the Christian woman hood marched ir! Mrs. Carwile and Mrs. ...Lee^ sang_ "Send the Lierht, the blessed gospel light." The visitors who had seen the same pageant at the Southern W. M. U. expressed themselves as highly pleased and said it was verv inspir ing. Mrs. Lee arranged the pageant which was a fitting climax to the day's program. Sscond Day. The Sunbeam program of the an nual meeting is always one of the most attractive sessions, and on this occasion it surpassed any program of previous years. In the 20 churches ?of the association, Mrs. Tillman, who i presided over the program, has or ganized IS Sunbeam bands and hopi-s to make the record complete Muring this year. j The opening song was sung by the congregation, "From Greenland's Icy Mountains," recommended to the children to b? memorized during the year. Thc program was permeated ?with thc rainbow idea, and a very ar ti.-: ic rainbow, the work of Miss Lyon, leader of Edgefield Sunbeams, \\vas placed across the platform, the scripture. containing promises of ?(?oil was read by Miss Kathleen Ken rick, leader ot* lied Oak Grove Sun beams and prayer made by Willie Agner, a dear little boy of this so ciety. The John Laka Sunbeam song was sung very enthusiastically by the 'children who hail marched in a pro cessional to the front seat..- ;>t the beginning of the program. An exercise by seven little girls in the colors of the rainbow was given by Addie Blocker of Stevens Jreek, Eva Agner, Red Oak Grove, a representative of Bethany Sun beams, Mary Thurmond, Margaret Lyon, Carolyn Dorn and Margaret Strom of Edgefield. After each one had said a little poem beginning with the colors of the rainbow, little Miss Margaret Lyon sang a rainbow song. The bands were then called in re view, four little girls, Mamie and Sallie May Brunson and Eva and Susan Walker singing "Jesus Will," with accompaniment by Mrs. Donald Smith. This was beautiful and one of the most attractive and helpful fea tures of the morning. Little Miss Mamie Brunson made the report from Antioch. . The Sunbeam band at Berea ans wered the roll call by sending little (Continued on 4th page) UNION MEETING. Large Attendance Sunday. on Union Meeting at Red Hill. Inspiring Sermon. Good Addresses. The second division of the union meeting was held at Red Hill church on Saturday and Sunday, large crowds gathering both days. On Sunday the morning service was conducted by Rev. J. W. Kester son who also preached a very con vincing sermon on missions. Mr. Kesterson had made an effort to get assistance for the preaching hour from some visiting brother, but no one came to his rescue and he very graciously took charge. Mrs. Henry Medlock was organist and Miss Ellen Prescott played on the piano, Mr. Kesterson leading the singing and directing the music. A collection was taken of about $16.00 for State Missions. Red Hill always provides large crowds and as much dinner as the crowds can consume. We wondered as the church was so full and the Red Hill people had provided for the day I before and a week during the re Icent revival, if there would be plenty for all who were there. There was j abundance of everything that was 'good arjd enough for another day. Most of the churches of the division ?were represented. After dinner, Mr. J. H." Cantelou, : having been invited for the occasion, ! arrived, having looked after the in terests of his Sunday School at Edge J field before leaving and made an in spirational address on the 75 Mil 'lion Campaign. Dr. Bell of McCor mick, Mr. J. L. Mims and others spoke on the work. It was announced that the Wo j man's Missionary Union of the 2nd division would meet at Red Hill on I the third Sunday in September for an all day meeting observing State ?Mission D?y and holding a-mass-\ ? meeting in the afternoon for the 75 Million Campaign. Tompkins-Key. j The following is a copy of an nouncements that have been issued to the approaching marriage of two j Columbia young people in whom 'many Edgefield people have an af fectionate and an abiding interest: j (Mrs. Carrie Sue Tompkins announces the approaching marriage of her daughter Carrie Sue j ' to Mr. Julian Porter Key 'on Wednesday, the 10 of September I nineteen hundred and nineteen Columbia, South Carolina At Home after the 25 of September 1322 Lady Street 1 Columbia, South Carolina Program of Edgefield Movies. Friday: An attractive feature, "Broadway Bili," in five reels and a drama featuring Harold Lockwood, will be given. These numbers will be -ure to please. Teil your friends about them. Saturday: "Phantom Extra Moon shiner" in which thc star, William Har!, figures will be presented. "The Landlady's Pet" by Charlie Chaplin will also be given. Don't fail to see these numbers. Monday: "Deny Ireland" will be given in five reels. This is an exceed ingly strong number. Also the ."World's News" in one reel should .be an attractive feature. Tell youd 'friends about this strong program ?for the Movies in the Edgefield Opera House. Reel-Boazman. The friends of Miss Janie Reel were surprised Monday morning to learn that she and Mr. Joseph J. Boazman were married Sunday at Greenwood by Dr. J. E. Smith at ?the Baptist parsonage. They motored ?to Greenwood and wer? accompanied by Mr. Warren Reel, Mr. Wallace ?Reel and Miss Ida Timmerman and I Misses Maybel, Lucile and Pearl Reel. ? The bride is thc eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W T. Reel, who possesses many lovable qualities. Edgefield reluctantly given her up to Chappelis where Mr. Boazman re sides and is engaged in buying cot ton.