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VOl^Sy ' -~ . EDGEFIELD, S. C., WEDNESDAY, SEPT. IO, 1919 NO. 27 JOHNSTON LETTER. Business Session of Church. Stolen Automobile Recov ered. Mrs. LaGrone Entertains Club. On Sunday morning at the Baptist church, the annual business meeting will be held. Reports of the year's work and the various societies will be had and it is hoped that every church member will be present on this day. The sermon will be preach ed by a visiting pastor. This annual report is going to be a fine one, the church having done a splendid work and every member will want to hear this. About the middle of October, a protracted meeting will begin at the Baptist church. Rev Brooke has not yet announced who will assist him. The new Farmers and Merchants Bank is now about completed and at an early date business can be trans acted there. At the regular meeting of the K. of P. on last Friday evening, Artis Price and Red Williams took the second degree. The meeting was largely attended, there being visi ors from Columbia, Ridge Spring1 and Saluda. After the work was over a barbecue supper was served, which every one greatly enjoyed Hon. J. L. Walker has gone to Glenn Springs for a few weeks' stay. ! His many friends trust that the visit 1 there will prove beneficial. Messrs. George and Wallace Logue of Meeting Street were visit- j ors here during the past week. Miss Elise Mobley has been visit- [ ing relatives at Ridge Spring. Mrs. Walter Allen and her little j son, Walter Scott, have been visiting in the home of the former's father, ? Mr. F. M. Warren. ? . - 1 The car of Mr. Frank Bland that j5 ~ was^taken 'from Broad Street-in Au- j1 gusta last Saturday where it was ?1 parked, was located on Monday and p by afternoon was returned to the . proper owner. A young white man | of about 18 years who had taken the j car, was placed in custody. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Thrailkill and family are now occupying the 1 large new dwelling erected by Mr* ' Lawrence Yonce, with the view of opening up a boarding house. Mrs. Elzie LaGrone was hostess i for the Pi Tau Club on Friday after- : noon and besides the members there were a number of other guests to en- '. joy the hours. Everyone was glad to greet Miss Louise Coleman, a sister of Mrs. LaGrone. Progressive rook was the chief di version, eight tables being arranged ; and when the scores were counted, Mrs. John Wright having made the ' highest, was given a .box of rook cards. Later a dainty salad course with iced tea was served. Miss Estelle Wright entertained a party of her friends on Saturday af ternoon, the occasion being her 8th birthday. Games and other pastimes were enjoyed, bon bon dishes of can dy being about for them to enjoy as they played. Later a very delightful birthday feast was served. Many gifts were received from the young guests. At the recent meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, the chief discussions were concerning the stop ping here of the mid-day trains and better accomodations 'concerning the buying of tickets and checking baggage on Sunday. Tickets being sold only for morning train. Theer was a family picnic of all the Smiths of the community on last Thursday at the large oak grove just on this side of Ward, and a happy day was spent. The crowd was count ed and there were between 300 and 400, with fully 100 absent. Miss Louise Coleman of Aiken, is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. E. La Grone. Mrs. Heber Ballentine has return ed from a visit to her parents at Batesburg. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Kenney will soon return from Warrenville, where they went a few months ago to make their home, the former having bought out the mercantile estab lishment of the late Mr. Wilbur Eid son. There is no place like Johnston to those who have lived here as long as they had, previous to their anov ing. Miss Mary Kirkland has been vis iting Miss Elizabeth Howard. Miss Maude Nickerson has return ed from a visit to Mrs. Smyly Stev ens at Bennettsville. Her visit was shortened owing to the death of Mrs. Dick Reynolds, the wife of Mrs. Stevens' brother. She went with the famliy to attend the funeral at Greenwood, and then returned to her home. . Mrs. Charles Lamb will leave next week for a "visit to her sister who lives at Van wert, Ohio. She will join her at Cincinnatti to accompany her to her home. This is the first visit Mrs. Lamb has made to her sister since her marriage several years ago. Prof. and Mrs. W. F. Scott and children are at home from Lynville Falls, N. C., where they have been spending two months. . Mr. William Bell of Walhalla is visiting his aunt, Mrs. C. P. Corn. Miss Edith White of Bamberg is the guest of relatives. Mr. Jennings and family have moved to Williston to makel their home. %Mrs. Will Mobley of Thomson, Ga. has been for a visit to her sister, Mrs. A. P. Lewis. Auction Sale of Valuable Real Estate. The South Atlantic Realty Com pany will conduct its fourth auction ; sale of land on Tuesday and'Wednes- | day, September 23 and 24. They ad vertise in this issue a very strong [ist of property that should interest scores and hundreds of our people. Property like this is not offered but ; once in a life time. If you fail to get it now, you may never have the op portunity again. The South Atlantic ] Realty Company is a thoroughly de-T pendable company that does business i, on a high plane. The Edgefield man- \ ?gres, S. B. and J. H. Nicholson, are areli known.io our people.JSee them ' ibout the property advertised if you j iesire further information. "Watch ; for fuller announcement next week. The Presbyterian Ladies En- : tertain for Miss Bailey. On Thursday afternoon the ladies ; of the Presbyterian church enter tained at the home of Mrs. Charlton ' Lynch for Miss Marian Bailey I The guests were greeted at the door by Mrs. P. P. Blakock, Jr., Mrs. : M. P. Wrells and Mrs. A. E. Padgett, j In the receiving line were Mrs. Charleton Lynch, Mrs. E. C. ' Bailey, Miss Martha Boozer and Miss Marian Bailey. Miss Bailey looked especially attractive, wearing a flowered gray georgette. The guests after chatting with the 1 guests of honor passed into the din- ! ing room where another few minutes ! were pleasantly passed. Delightful ' block cream and cake were served. This was the second time Miss Bailey had been the recipient of de lightful hospitality and the second time many of her friends have en- j joyed a pleasant afternoon with her. A Sweet Singer. Among some other things left out of our account last week of the W. M. U. meeting at Stevens Creek, was a very important part of the Sunbeam program. That was the prayer song, "Jesus, Tender Saviour Hear me" by little Corrie Johnson. This is one of the oldest and sweet est of children's s.mgs and no one we ever heard, sang it more sweetly than this dear little girl. It is a great song to know too, which the follow ing incident will prove. When Miss Eliza Youngblood who was the first Sunday School teach er I ever had, was dying, her devoted sisters, Mrs. Nannie Griffin and Miss Cortie Youngblood, sat beside her bed in the darkness of the night, helpless in the presence of the last enemy of mankind, but a conquered enemy sinc? Jesus became "a victor o'er the dark domain." As they sat there, one said, "Dar ling, what oan we do for you?" and she said, "Ia this death?" When they answered "We think so," she said, "Then Jesus, tender Shepherd, hear me sing the song mother used to sing to us.'1 Then they sang, and I believe she tried to sing with them. "May my sins be all forgiven, Bless the friends I love so well, Take me when I die, to heaven, Happy there with Thee to dwell." MRS. J. L. MIMS. Program for Second Division W. M. U. In charge of Mrs. D. W. South,; President of Second Division. Song-"Jesus Calls Us." Devotions-Mrs. T. I'. Salter. Roll Call of Woman's Missionary; Societies, Y. W. A.'s and G. A/s^* Song-"Jesus Will," by Mamie': and Sallie Mae Brunson, Eva and. Susan Walker. Chhin Prayer for the leaders in... the Baptist 75-Million Campaign. Four Minute talks on 75-Millioh Campaign by Mrs. Mamie Tillman and Mrs. A B. Carwile. Prayer that South Carolina may . have the will to win "Millions for | the Master." . f. ' ? Standard of Excellence-Mrs. J. \ li. Mims. Song-"Remember the Orphans'* by Susan Walker How the $5,500,000 will help South Carolina's (a) Hospital- 1 Mrs. W. G. Wells, (b) Baptist Schools-Mrs. T. J. Briggs, (c) Aged Ministers-Mrs. T. B. Culbreath. Address-Mrs. J. R. Fizer. Offering to go to Red Hill Society . for apportionment. In the afternoon a shoxt Sunbeam ? program under the leadership of * Mrs. A. B. Young will be held and ' there will be a mass meeting of men when Dr. R. G. Lee will make one of " his wonderfully inspiring and help- ' ful addresses on the 75-Million Cam- ? paign. . A meeting of the Edgefield ? Cotton Growers Associaion ; will be held on next Monday, I September 15 at ll o'clock to hear report from chairman, now in attendance upon the New Orleans Convention. Full : attendance earnestly request- ] pd 7 ?*.>. . . J '-~- - . ?_ Dr. -Eustace' Prescott-'$is??sT$ che Grave of Percy Ouzts. : Dear Mrs. Ouzts: I was out at Chatteau-Thierry and Belleau woods a few days ago, while there I searched for your son, Percy's grave. I found him resting among 2,3G5 brave comrades, be neath the Stars and Stripes, the flag he gave his life for rather than see ! her unfurled to German cultur. The cemetery is in a beautiful spot at the foot of the Hill they so 1 violently attacked and finally cap- 1 tured. This feat was the turning point of the whole war in our favor, as you no doubt know and saved the world from autocracy. The brave maitines charged the Hill across an open field in spite of the continuous fire of the Germans . and their good positions. This daring attack-the most noted in history will never be forgotten gy any of , the allied forces. I took several kodak pictures of the grave and will send you one as soon as I have them developed and . return to the States-about Sep tember 15th. With best regards to all the fam ily, I remain Yours very truly, Eustace H. Prescott, P. A. Surgeon, U. S. N. U. S. S. Radnor, care of Post Master, N. Y. W. C. T. U. Meeting. A very pleasant meeting of the W. C. T. U. was held on Monday af ternoon with Mrs. A. L. Gunter. The devotions were conducted by Mrs. J. W. Peak and a reading call ed "Appropriating the White Rib bon" given by Mrs. W. A. Byrd. Officers were elected as follows: President, Mrs. J. L. Mims; Vice president, Mrs. T. H. Rainsford; Corresponding secretary, Mrs. W. L. Dunovant; Recording secretary, Mrs. J. W. Stewart; Treasurer, Mrs. W. A. Byrd. , ! At the close of the meeting dainty refreshments were served. Jubilee pledge cards were distributed to all present, each asked to win one by the next meeting. Mrs. W. B. Cog burn brought in the name of a new member, Mrs. Carroll Cogburn, who was welcomed. The October meeting will be held with Mrs. Abner Broad water. FOR SALE: 500 bushels of native oats for seed. J. R. CANTELOU. Boll Weevil in Meriwether Section. Mr. Albert'Lyon came up from North Augusta yesterday and being questioned by The Advertiser's rep resentative about the boll weevil itf that section, stated that considerable damage is being done to cotton on the farms of Mr. John P. Mealing, Dr. J. T. Reese, Mr. W. B. Burkhal ter, Mr. Charlie Burkhalter and Mr. Walter Stevens. It is not known how or when the weevil came across from the Georgia side of the river, as no weevils were seen prior to about two weeks ago. Friday" Mr. A. B. Carwile visited the farm of Mr. Mealing in response to a telephone message and he brought a dozen or more weevils in a glass jar that were taken from the field of Mr Mealing. In the opinion of Mr. Carwile the damage to this crop of cotton in the infested fields will b? about ten per cent. A Day of Real Joy in the Country. The writer spent Sunday very pleasantly in the country as a guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Medlock. Mr. Medlock came down in h?s car for us about 9:30 o'clock and (ve returned to Edgefield in his faith ful Ford about six in the afternoon. A portion of the road we travelled I from Edgefield to Mr. Jack Reel's place; by way of Mr. D. B Hollings- ! worth's, has the appearance of hav ing had no work in several years and 1 it should receive the attention from j ?he supervisor as soon as he com- j pletes the work of replacing the ' bridges that were washed away by the heavy rains of August. It is im perative that these bridges be re placed at once, making it possible for farmers to market their cotton ? md other produce. But as soon as, jf?'has supplied this pressing de-. mand we trust that the supervisor: will give immediate attention to roads that have had no work in sev- j aral years before placing the road, working force on roads that have been worked during the past year or two. People should bear in mind that his force is limited and should ?ive him all possible co-operation. However, the rough rocky road was made passable by having a careful driver at the wheel. We are convinc ed, after watching Mr. Medlock carefully and cautiously steer his faithful Ford, that most automobile owners drive too rapidly over our rough roads. When driving in a bug gy, most persons go at a slow pace over the rocks, gullies and ditches, and then increase the speed after these rough places have been passed ovr. Not so, however, with many automobile owners. If automobiles, which are one of the greatest bless ings to humanity, making coun try life an hundred-fold more atract ive than formerly, were used with the same care as horse-drawn ve hicles, their life would be lengthened by many days. The highest evidence that Mr. Medlock knows how to prolong the life of a car through good treatment is found in the fact that he has own ed his Ford for more than two years and the wheels still have the tires that were purchased with the car. Mr. Medlock had the opportunity of selling his car the other day for more than it cost him. He says "Peo ple drive fast and get to town before I do, but they also get to the garage for repairs before I do." It is useless to add that we spent a very pleasant day in the home of Mr. Medlock. Besides enjoying the princely feast which Mrs. Medlock prepared, it was refreshing to see the kindly thoughtfulness and the perfect accord that exists among the children and all in the home. We were pleased to meet and have the opportunity of conversing with Mrs. Dukes, the aged mother of Mr. Ed Dukes, who lived in Edgefield some years ago and made many friends here. This good lady is also the step mother of Mrs. Medlock and is up from Augusta visiting her. The experience of this Sab bath day spent amid rural fastness es carried us back to our boyhood days spent on the farm above Meet ing Street. Those were halcyon days. We sometimes wonder of boys wha are being reared in the country apf prec?ate the good fortune that has corne their way. Stay on the farm, boys. Keep as "far from the madden ing (city) crowd" as possible. Mrs. Medlock showed us some ex ceedingly interesting photographs that were sent her by her son, Hamp ton Medlock, while he was engaged in overseas duty. She also has some souvenirs that are highly prized. We regretted that we did not see Hampton and have him relate some fo his war experiences. He was ab sent in Columbia Sunday. Shower for Students. On Tuesday afternoon at 6 o'clock Mrs. Tillman and Mrs. Mims enter tained the mothers and friends of the girls who went to Salisbury to the Normal and Industrial School, Misses Mary Dorn, Rachael Arthur, Susan Adams and Ethel Cheatham. Miss Mary Dorn gave several se lections on the piano, and Mrs. Mims introduced the young ladies and their mothers to all who were pres ent. Dr. R. G. Lee made a very appro priate talk both humorous and help ful and Mrs. Tillman cheered them along with a few words of encour agement. When this was finished, the Tguests were all invited to the oppo- ' (site room where a Japanese umbrel la hung, filled with presents, each tied with a long white ribbon. ? As these were drawn, the present fol lowed and were opened where every j one could see, and'the packages con tained many useful articles. i While this was in process, choco-' late and pineapple cream and cake was served. A New Model Overland. Overland cars easily rank afoiong the best medium priced cars on the | market. Scores of them have been sold by Mr. J. D. Holstein, Jr., to Edgefield '-p?ople~~who have "Jested them thoroughly on Edgefield~roads.* That they have stood the_ severe test is proven by the great demand ' for these cars. In a short time Mr. Holstein will offer something en-1 tirely new in an Overland car-an | Overland Four-which will be much ! lo\ver in price but will possess the real Overland merit. This car has, been put through severe tests and I has made good. Mr. Willys did this i before putting it on the market be- j cause Overland reputation is at j ! stake. The gasoline consumption of jthe Overland Four is phenominally | ?low. Read what Mr. Holstein says in i his attractive advertisement in this I issue. Card of Thanks. We take this means of thanking our kind neighbors and friends for their kindness shown us during the illness and death of our father. Mary F. Hammond Leroy Hammoud. Bailey-Thompson. A wedding of wide interest was that of Miss Marian Bailey and Mr. William Eugene Thompson bf Tim monsville. The parlor was beautifully deco rated in white with asparagus and ferns. The guests were receivd by the Misses Summer, Mrs. Boozer and Mrs. Berry. Delightful music was furnished by Miss Martha Boozer of Columbia, who sang, "Dawning," accompanied on the violin by Miss \Sabe Miller. ? The bride, wearing a. lovely white gown with a veil, came in with her mother, Mrs. E. C. Bailey, the dame of honor, to the strains of the wed ding march played by Miss Gladys Padgett. Little Miss Virginia Hol land was the ring bearer, Misses Elizabeth and Charlotte Bailey were the ribbon girls. The best man, Mr. Thompson, was a brother of the groom, and Miss Lillie Mae Thomp son, a sister of the groom, was the maid of honor. At the conclusion of the .ceremony which was performed by Rev. E. C. Bailey, father of the bride, prayer was offered by Rev. P. P. Blalock. Delicious refreshments, consisting of cream and cake were served. The happy bride and groom were congratulated by the many friends j [Who were present. A varied assort iment of exquisite gifts to the bride . were a proof of her popularity. RED OAK GROVE. Interesting Sunday Morning Service. B. Y. P. U. Or ganized. Preparing for Big Baptist Drive. Services at Red Oak Grove last ?Sunday was quite interesting, for ?the subject, our pastor used "Pray er" taken from Mark 12 chapter, be ding full of inspiration and encourage ment. The State Mission Day will be ob served at Red Oak Grove next fourth ?Sunday, having exercises by W. M. |U., Y. W. A.'s and Sunbeams in the .morning and several addresses in the afternoon. We hope to have good at tendance and a most helpful day. Mrs. Mamie Bussey has arranged ?for the circle a very interesting pro gram for Wednesday afternoon, Mrs. Sallie Timmerman hostess. The Y. W A.'s will meet with the Circle that : our plans for the campaign may co operate. Our young people have organized a B. Y. P. U. through the untiring efforts of Mrs. Mamie Bussey. Mrs. Lamb acting as chairman. The following officers were elect ed: Mrs. J. M. Farm, president; Mrs. Jeff Sharpton, vice-president; Miss Sunie Sharpton, secretary and Miss Deadis Dow treasurer. Miss Mamie Bussey, leader. Twenty tv/o names were enlisted. The following delegates will at tend our association at Bethany Wednesday and Thursday: Messrs. T. W. Lamb, ?. 0. Timmerman, W. 0. Whatley and J. A. Hamilton. Mrs. Wilbur Hcrling and children also Messrs Whit and Arthur Ilar ling spent last Friday with Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Griffis. Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Reynolds from Johnston visited at the home of Mr. T. W. Lamb last week, accompanied by their seven intererting^ad-|jreti^--<, daughters. ' "'r ;' Mrs Mamie Walker from Augusta; made a business trip to Modoc this week and was the guest of Mrs. Will Agner and Mrs Press Parkman. Misses Maggie and Eva Agner went to Edgefield shopping last Fri-^, day. ^ The Divisional meeting of W. M. U. is to convene with the society at Clarks Hill on the 20th inst. 'Mr. Frank Kenrick ieturns to G. M. A. this week. j Miss Mildred Bussey had as her guests last week-end, Misses Marie Hamilton and Bertha Parkman. Miss Lou Eva Parkman, with her pretty cousin, Miss Ruby Dorn, 'spent a few days with friends at Col liers last week. Mrs. Press Doolittle had the misfor tune to stick a nail almost through .her foot last week. Dr. Whitlock, has .by careful nursing, prevented se- . ?rious trouble and we trust she may soon recover. Mr. William Bell with his win some little sister, Miss Martha, from Stevens Creek attended cervices at Red Oak Grove last Sunday and was I the guest of Miss Kathleen Kenrick. Messrs. Clyde and Broadus Bled soe, two of Rocky Creek's splendid lyoun men, were guests.last Sunday 'of Mr. Frank Kenrick. The many friends of Mr. Bruce Timmorman are glad to have him . home again and trust he may soon regain his former health .as cooler ?weather comes. v. ? The committee for the 75-Million drive is actively at work in our church and .they seem assured of 'great things from our people. Program of Edgefield Movies. I Friday: "The Avenging Trail will be presented in five^parts, featuring Harold Lockwood. J Saturday: "The Renegade in the I Tennessee Hills" will be shown in four reels with good stars, also "The Love Fiend," featuring Charlie Chap lin. Monday, September 15: "Chips Flying Up" will pe presented in two reels. Camouflage in two reels with special features. The News of the World will be given in one reel. Tuesday, September 16: Special, Lillian Walker and Edith Day in "The Grain of Dust." This is a big, six reel drama. Tell your friends 'about this strong list of attractions*