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AUCTION ^4 1 ' ff2) TT 1 Till?" H Sale of Horses and Mule Saturday, January 13th, 1917 I will offer for sale ci CclP load of horses, mules and brood mares in the town of JOHNSTON, s.e. This stock will be on exhibition in Johnston, S. C., Friday, January 12th Every animal will be sold with an absolute guarantee to be as represented when sold. Horses and mules are going to do this spring what cotton did last fall. Get what you want now and save money. On account of the great number I handle I can afford to sell cheaper than a small dealer. It will be a treat for you to hear Tennessee's famous silver-tongued auctioneer, Vic McLean, jj This sale will begin at 10:30 A. M. Now Located at Greenville, S. C. J. Perry Waddell Greenville, Tennessee JOHNSTON LETTER. (Continued from First Page.) present enjoyed the hours spent in this home. Christmas cheer and hospitality abounded. Those present were, Mesdames Taylor Goodwyn, De Sasseure Hogan, Charles Earlv, O. D. Black, J. W. Marsh, J. H. White, L. S. Maxwell and Miss Annie Crouch. Miss Marion Boyd celebrated her 13th birthday by a beautiful Christ mas party on Wednesday afternoon, the 27th. A number of her young friends were present and a happy time was had. She received many pretty gifts, among them being a beautiful birthstone ring from her grandmother, Mrs. Stewart. Mr. and Mrs. O. S, Wertx had a family reunion on Christmas day, all of their children being with them. These were, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Goodwyn,. Greenwood, Mr. and Mrs. Getzen Wertz, Mr. and Mrs. Claude YVertzs and Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Wertz, of Columbia, Mr. Leroy Wertzs, of Bolton, Mr. and Mrs. DeSasseure Hogan, of Congaree, and Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Crouch. On last Wedneoday the Emily Geiger Chapter met with Miss Zena Payne. The Christmas season was in evidence by red ribbons, holly wreaths and other decorations, and many red bells seemed to ring the happiness of the glad yule tide sea son. The chief business, presided over by the Regent, Mrs. M. T. Turner, was that of the Chapter becoming one of the founders of the Industri al School at Walhalla, this being done by a gift of $100, to be paid in four years. Mrs. P. N. Lott suggested that after the Chapter had marked Emi ly Gieger's grave, that they devote their efforts to a public library here, naming the school grounds as a splendid place for this memorial to Emilr Gieger. She felt that if the Chapter would raise a certain amount, that Carnegie would give the rest. Mrs. F. M. Boyd, historian, re quested all members to write short items of interest concerning their Revolutionary ancestors, through whom they joined the D. A. R. and she would begin a Chapter scrap book. The Chapter decided to have an old time spelling Bee at an early date. Mrs. P. N. Lott gave a splendid talk on "The Settlement of South Carolina," and Mrs. W. S. Mobley gave current events. While all were pleasantly chat ting, the hostess assisted by Mrs. J. Howard Payne and Mis? Frances Turner, served a repast in Christ mas style. Dr. and Mrs. Horace Wright, of Georgetown, are spending this week here wi'.h relatives. Mrs. Earl Crouch is visiting her parents *it Mullins, S. C. Mrs. J. A. Lott and little Marion wjll go to Atlanta in a few days, that the latter may be examined as to v* hat improvements have devel oped since his operation. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Earley and two little children, have returned to Florence, after a visit in the home of the latter's father, W. W. Satch er. Mr. and Mrs. James White and Miss Hallie White spent last week in Saluda. Mrs. W. E. LaGrone has return ed from a visit to Aiken. Mr. Preston Wright of Winston Salem, N. C., spent last week here with relatives. Mr. Thomas Pearce has returned to Bliss Electrical School, at Wash ington, D. C. Mr. Auburn Moyer, who has a po sition in Washington, D. C., Bpent the holidays here. Miss Hallie White entertained with a dinner party on Saturday. Those present being her college mates and class mates of the high school here, and besides these, other intimate friends were present. The day was happily spent. Young folkB always enjoy a par ty, and the one given ky Miss Sudie May Stillwell of Tuesday the 26th, was of many pleasures. This was her birthday which added pleasant interest to the occasion, and when eaoh one of ber guests arrived they gave her gifts. The home was prettily decorated, and her grand mother, Mrs. W. W. Satcher, with whom she lives, arranged many nice pastimes for the young folks, and the gamea were entered into with spirit and enjoyment. Delicious re freshments were served. Misses Sophia and Mary Meyer, of Aiken, have been visiting their aunt, Mrs. M. E. Norris. Mrs. Charles Pickett Corn has re tamed ffom a visit to Walhalla. Mr. and Mrs. Olin Eidson and John Eidrion spent a few days of last week in Newberry. Miss Eula Taylor has returoed from a visit to her home folks at Eastover. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Kraece, of Ridge, spent last week in the home of Mr. M. W. Clark Miss Hortense Padgett has re turned to Edgefield after a visit to relatives here. The Christmas m?eting of the New Century Club held with Mrs. James White was very pleasant, there being several guests, two of whom were former Club members, Mrs. Denny and Mrs. Goodwyn. The home was prettily decorated for the holiday season, and Christ mas lillies added their fragrance. Only a few matters of business were brought before the Club, one being the observance of Reciprocity Day in Feb. Mrs. H. D. Grant presid ed^ "Dickens," the Club topic has given some beautiful expressions of this happy season, and Miss Zena Payne in taking up this period, gave some of these. Several papers were given: "Dick ens' humor," Mrs. J. A. Lott; "Dickens' pathos," Mrs. C. D. Ken ney; "Dickens and Thackery," Mrs. H. D. Grant. The leader gfave the argument of the "Bleak House," and Mrs. White road a selection from this. During the social hour, while the friends chatted they enjoyed a tempting hot repast, served by Mrs. Archie Lewis. Each one was given a dainty book of Xmas thoughts. Miss Alethia Jackson, of Philippi, was married last week to Mr. Geo. Cartledge, of Plum Branch, the marriage taking place at the home of the bride's father, Mr. Henry Jackson. Mr. Benjamin Perry died on Christmas eve night at the Confed erate Home in Columbia, having been in failing health for several months. For two or three years he made hie home in Columbia, but being an old veteran, he chose to go to the home, where some of his comrades were. He was 72 years of age, and entered the service of his country in 1862, Company K, Second Begi raent, Artillery, S. C. Volunteers. For many years Mr. Perry made his home here ard was held tn es teem by every one. He was a bro tlier of Mrs. John E. Pei ry and of Mrs. Mary Hamilton, of this place. He was buried at the family bury ing ground near Saluda, on Tues day morning. Another former resident of John ston died on Christmas eve, night at his home in Graniteville, Mr. VV. Patterson Johnson. Previous to his residence here, he lived many years near Philippi, and he was a great good in this community, and a mainstay of Philippi Baptist church, being one of the deacons. He was liked by all who knew him for his kindjy gentle manner, and above all, he was a sincere Christian, and died a peaceful death, saying that it was well with his soul. The body was brought here on Chiistmas morning to the home of his son, Mr. Darling Johnson, and the interment was made that after noon at Mt. of Olives cemetery, the Rev. W. S. Brooke conducting the services. Among the flowers placed on the coffin was a laurel wreath from the Daughters of the Confederacy. Mr. i Johnson left a large family connec- j tion. Three sons, Mr. Ed Johnson, : ? of Edgefield, Messrs Darling and ? Will Johnson, of this place, and a step-daughter, Mrs. Arthur Rho- : den. He was married a second time, and bis widow and several children i survive him. Mr. Robert Warren has been | spending the past two weeks in 1 Florida with relatives and in the I home of his uncle, Mr. Scott War- i ren. ? Miss Ella Mobley of Columbia, and Mr. Clarence Mobley of Chat- i tanooga, have been here visiting { relatives for the past week. i - i WINTER BRINGS COLDS TO CHIL- ? DREN. ( A child rarely goee through the J t whole winter without a cold, and i every mother should have a reliable f remedy. Fever, sore throat, tight fi chest and croupy coughs are sure e symptoms. A dose of Dr. Bell's ? Pine Tar Honey will loosen the j phlegm, relieve the congested lungs 1 and Btop the coagh. Its antiseptic f pine balsams heal and soothe. For t croup, whooping cough and chronic a bronchial troubles try Dr. Bell's g Pine Tar Honey. At all Drug gists, 25c. 3 I A Voice From Oconee. Editor Edgefield Advertiser: This is my birthday and I will tell you something about this coun ty. We live between Richland and Bounty-land, two and a half miles from Seneca city, eight miles from Walhalla and foul miles from Westminister. At the foot-hills of the Blue Ridge mountains, which is "new every morning and fresh every evening," and when the day is clear, one can see them just as far as the vision can reach. Oconee county used to be the Red man's tramping ground and there were ten different tribes that lived in this county and Raband county, Ga. The Tugaloo river divides S. C. and Ga., this river and Seneca river forming the Savannah. In the long ago there were game of all kind that roved over these hills, and the streams were Hooded with shad and mountain trout. The Keomee river, the little stream along whose rugged banks the im mortal Indian^ scout, Daniel Boone traveled on foot through an un broken forest on his way to Ken tucky from North Carolina-the ; dark and bloody ground where the 1 wily Red Man, true to his nature and to the love of hi? "happy hunt- 1 ing ground," resisted his pale-face ; brother to the death. The stealthy Indian is gone, his rude wigwam, bis faithful squaw and the little 1 papooses are not here. His flint and 1 steel muzzle loading rifle, before ' wrhich the bear, wolf, panther, and the fleet-footed deer bit the dust, 1 aas been replaced by the splendid - breech-loader, the white men with ' rifle, axe and saddle bags taken this ' goodly land. 1 This county is thickly populated 1 arith some of the best people in the ' State. While the land is broken it s all fresh and productive, pure wa- ( ;er and a healthy climate, and there ire more old people that live in e 3conee than any other county in i ,he State. The crops in this com- ? nunity were better this year than a or a long while before and did not I uffer for rain one day. The fall 1 eason never was more beautiful for \ fathering, and the fleecy staple t umped from ten to twenty cents, s Che cribs are full of corn, barns are t >acked with fodder and pea-vine a lay, the hogs have been slaughtered t .nd everybody is laughing and h ;rowing fat. g We have not had any snow yet, - ?ut the distant mountains to the north and west of Walhalla are snow capped, and a good stiff breeze from the west gives a decidedly chilly tempei ature here. You must remember also that Clemson College is in Oconee and it is a big plant. It has in its em ploy HG teachers and officers. Its inventoried property is il,327,728. 57. Some time ia the future I will write up this plant. While nature has done a great deal for Clemson, man has wonder fully improved the surroundings. We like Oconee county, not only on the principle that it is a poor frog that won't praise his own pond but because it is unquestionably a great county with a great future. I am about to omit telling about the pigs that have been killed in the community. Mr. Bryant's pig net him 625 lbs and others from 275 to 585 lbs net. The Durock and the Berkshire (full blood) are tbe hogs for this county. The Confederate Reunion meets in the city of Washington next May and the railroads have agreed to sell tickets for one cent per mile. Now, can!* the State of S. C. pay that one cent mileage which will be ibout ten dollars to the man. There will be a host of the boys there who tvore the blue, and that will be an Dthcr peace celebration a kin to that at Gettysburg. That was an sid time antebellum Methodist Love Feast. The State owes that much io the old veterans who gave four pears of their young life in ber de fense, together with their blood and irabs- And then the State can't ifford to stand aside and see the ?ailroads give a cent and a half and 1er nothing. I will ask the Hon. Walker to introduce a bill in the General Assembly to that end. The State did herself proud when ihe paid the veterans' way to the rreat peace celebration at Getty s mrg, whioh did more to bring kbout a better feeling between the s orth and South than anything that tas ever happened since oar/cause vas buried in its grave at Appomot ox. Another reason why the State hould pay the other one cent is, hat there are a lot of veterans who re not able to pay the price, and here are many old fellows that iave never seen the Capital of this Teat country of ours, and each one (Continued on Eigthth Page.)