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^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^ '^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ V0L g7 ?DGEFIELD, S. C;;WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22,1922 _No. 3 JOHNSTON LETTER. Death of Marion Lewis Lott. School Paper Issued. Mobley-Hill Mar _> riage. A death that brought much sadness to our town and cast a gloom over . all, was that of Marion Lewis Lott which occurred on Thursday morning about 4:30 o'clock. Marion was the adopted son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack A. Lott, being the son of Mr. J. C. Lew is. Everyone was always interested in this dear boy who at such a tender age was bereft of his real mother, but who received a mother's loving care from his foster mother. This foster mother and father have been as real parents and they spared noth ing to rear the child, and when afflic tion came to him every means was resorted to for his comfort .and res toration. Just before Christmas, Mr. and Mrs. Lott brought Marion here to the home bf Mr. Lewis that he might spend the holidays with him and his brothers and sisters. His con dition seemed to grow worse and af ter much suffering the loving, ten der Shepherd saw fit to take this dear lamb to His fold. During his illness, each one of the home circle was with him, and ministered so tenderly and lovingly. Marion was an unusually intelligent boy and it was always a > pleasure to anyone to be with him, for he was so gentle and lovable. Above all, he was a true Christian, havin'g united with the church, and even when his affliction came, he was always at church, until the last few months. This young life isi an exam ple for emulation for young and old. The funeral survices were conducted in the home on Friday afternoon, at 3 o'clock by Rev. W. S. Brooke and Dr. Jester of Greenwood. The talks made were beautiful and were filled with the sweet assurance of God's love and the heavenly home. The fa vorite song of Marion "vras sung': The body was tenderly laid to rest in Mt. of Olives cemetery beside the moth er and brother, and many beautiful flowers, mute expressions of sympa thizing friends, were so arranged that it seemed he was laid to rest up on a bed t>f flowers. Besides the pa rents to mourn this dear boy are two sisters, Mrs. Price Timmerman and Mrs. J. Howard Payne, and three brothers, Messrs. Jeff, Elliott and Da vis Lewis. The tenth grade of the high school is to be congratulated upon the very attractive paper it is issuing, this be ing called "'The Tenth Grade Aston isher" and sells for 5 cents. All the work of the paper is by this grade, and the real purpose of the paper is for the improvement of composition work, and then this year the grade is studying newspaper work. Davis Lewis is editor-in-chief, and has a splendid force to aid, all being of the grade. These are assistant editor, Miss Isoline .Westmoreland; business manager, Cecil Scott; assistants, Sam Ready, Miss Annie Lou Cato, William Templeton. Local editor., Miss Mary Mitchell; associates, Cary and Wil liam Haltiwan'ger and Miss Ora Mae Herlong. News editor, Miss Ella Fan nie Mobley; associates, Misses Thel ma Clark and Elma Ouzts and Roy Clark. Literary editor, Miss Mary Walker; associates, Misses Margaret Anderson, Ethel. Clark and Sallie Mae Butler. Spice editor, Miss Weinona Witt; associates, B. L. Reames and Misses Mary Thrailkill and Pearl Rho den. Athletic editor, Albert Dozier; associates, Misses Isoline Westmore land and Lucy Stevens and Garrett Franklin. Advertising staff, Davis Lewis, Wilbur Crouch, George Rau ton, Rene Herlong and Miss Eloise Sawyer. The paper is printed by the Waters-Hazel Printing Co., and to aid in financing .the paper it carries sev eral advertisements. On Sunday afternoon Mr. William Bouknight was carried to the Uni versity Hospital, Augusta, his condi tion being worse, blood poisoning de veloping. It^was decided to amputate the injured foot, and it is feared that now much more of the limb will be lost since such a serious turn is the outcome. The prayers of everyone are that he will be restored to his friends and loved ones. Mr. Burrell Boatwright, Sr., has been quite sick, but it now improving. Burrell, Jr., is now getting back his former strength and is able to be about again. -- Misses Antoinette Denny and Ell Jacobs and Miss Dessie Dean sper the week-end at Saluda with relativ? of the latter. Misses Eva and Jessie Rushto spent several days here last week bu havii returned to their school dutie in the lower part of (the state. Mr. and Mrs. Manly Dobson ar now domociled in the home of Mr? A. B. Harrison. A marriage of great beauty an solemnity was that of Miss Elise Mot ley and Mr. James Hill which too place Thursday evening at 6 o'cloc in the home of the bride's parents Mr: and Mrs. W.' S. /Mobley. Th home was artistically decorated, am in the ceremony room an altar wa arranged, on each side being pedes tais with baskets of white flowers and a shower of flowers fell from tn chandelier. Miss Gladys Sawyer play ed the Wedding march and just pre vious to the ceremony, Miss France: Turner sang very effectively "Until." The only attendants were the two ma trons of honor, Mrs. W. A. Bradfield the sister of the bride and Mrs. Eu gene McAlpine ,a cousin. These wer< attired in orchid taffeta,^nd each car ried an armful of roses. The brid( and groom followed immediately an( the solemn words that made th( twain as one were spoken by Rev. W S. Brooke. The bride was beautifu in her bridal robes of soft messalin? with an over dress of net embroider ed elaborately in sequins. Her vei was bordered with real lace, and the cap effect of tulle was held in plac? with orange blossoms. Following gooc wishes and congratulations bloc! cream and cake were served. Latei the bride donned her traveling suit and the happy pair left on the even ing train for New Orleans, to attend the Mardi Gras. Upon their return they will make their home at Rock Hill, where the groom holds a po sition. It is- a matter of much regret that Johnston loses one of her fair daughters and sherill - be-ureatly missed by alli for by her graciousness and many lovable traits, she was loved by all. Mesdames W. A. Bradfield and Eugene McAlpine entertained with a delightful afternoon party on Tues day in compliment to Miss Elise Mob ley. Six tables of rook were arranged and an hour passed happily. The hon oree was presented with a boudoir lamp and after the game all enjoyed tea and sandwiches and there was much social chat. Miss Carrie Mobley of Thomson, Ga., spent a few days of the past week here, and attended the Moblsy Hill marriage. Mrs. W. B .Ouzts was hostess for the bridge ojub on Saturday after noon and the members all greatly en joyed meeting with this cordial hos tess. The top score, a vanity case, was won by Miss Orlena Cartledge, and Mrs. L. S. Maxwell, the consola tion, a hatchet filled with bon bons. The score cards were decorated in cherries. A dainty salad course was served. Mrs. Kate Barr Rushton died at her home near here early Friday morning, and the interment took place at Bethlehem cemetery. Mrs. Rushton had been carried over to the Columbia hospital for treatment, and all was done for her that was possible. She lived on ly a few days after being brought back to her home. She was a true Christian woman, and the world is better for her life. In the community in which she resided she was a real neighbor and friend, and will be greatly missed. She was a de voted wife and mother, a loving sis ter. Her husband, Mr. Mot. Barr died a few years ago. Three children are left, Mrs. Luther Wright, Miss Het tie Barr and Mr. James Barr, and three sisters, Mrs. Olin Eidson, Miss es Eva and Jessie Rush-ton, and one brother, Mr. Pierce Rushton.^ Mr. Arthur Eidson, whose death occurred on Saturday was buried Sunday afternoon at Spann's ceme tery, at Ward. Mr. Eidson had been sick for sometime, so the end was not unexpected. He died in the Chris tian faith and was a devoted member of the Baptist church. He leaves a widow and several children, all grown. Especial sympathy is felt for his daughter, Miss Nannie Eidson, who is in Asheville for treatment, having been away from home nearly a year, and was not physically able to be here. A message was received on Sunday v. VJ'" ? Important Meeting at School Building. The parents of the community are requested to meet at the scho?rb?i'.d ing on Friday afternoon, ' February 24th, at 4 o'clock.. The purpo?e^f this meeting is to organize a Eareht Teacher association. The needs'- of such an organization in 'Edge??ld will be discussed at this meeting^nd it is hoped that plans will be madejo perfect a permanent association'.. It will be the means of giving pare?is an intelligent interest in the school as their own institution. It will .pring parents and teachers together under favorable conditions to discuss; The child. in question, and it will enable the Superintendent and Trustees;'.1 to make the ?chool fit the outstanding needs of the community. If you have a child in school or are interested in the "the other fellow's child" be. sure and come to this meeting. morning stating the deathof Dr'.v J. E. Brunson which occurred at four o'clock at his home in Ninety Six. Dr. Brunson had been in failing health for several years and during the'j|ast year had been confined to his room much of the time. Dr. Brunson is well known here by many, who will- re gret to karn of his death. He"mar ried Miss Mattie Lou Stephans,, of Meeting Street, who survives;^im also three grown sons. During the past week, Mrs. Abrams and Mrs. Wolf have been soliciting funds for the suffering Jews across the waters, and a number have con tributed. On Sunday it was a?feed that the collection of the Sunday schools be given to this purpose, which was done. Messrs. Wheeler of Augusta'^nd Loman of Columbia have been visi tors of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Dasher. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Marsh are at home from a visit to relatives in HOB Spartanburg, and while there.^?jf had the pleasure x>S hearing '?r.y Sunday. Mrs. Ben Wright and Miss flor ence Wright will go to Jacksonville, Fla., soon to make their home, Mr. Wright having accepted a position here. Mr. Nathon Jones and family have mo vee! to East Johnston from West Calhoun Street. Mrs. A. B. Lott has the sympathy of all in the death of her father, Mr. Amie, which occurred last week at Newberry. The last meeting of the W. C. T. U. was held with Mrs. J. H. White, and an impressive program was carried out, this being the observ?e of the heavenly birthday of Frances E. Willard. Several papers and appro priate music was had. The two young girls named for Miss Willard, Fran ces Crouch and Frances Padgett were on the program for music. A contri bution was made from the union to the memorial fund. Attractive year books are being arranged by the com mittee. Those wro frequent the town libra ry will be glad to know that 20 new books have been placed on the shelves, and are waiting to be read. Mrs. Archie Lewis was hostess for the New Century club on Tuesday af ternoon, and in spite of inclement weather there was a good attendance. I The club voted to make a contribu tion to the Wilson Foundation fund. Reciprocity Day was discussed and points of club work. After an instruc tive program on Mythology all enjoy ed a tempting salad course. Mrs. O., S. Wertz was surprised with a happy birthday party on Feb ruary 14th, by all her children to spend the day with her. A large cake with candles was brought to adorn the table, with a great bunch of car nations, the mother's flower. Those with Mrs. Wertz were Mrs. Taylor Goodwyn, Mrs. DeSaussaure Hogan and Messrs Claud, Wilbur and Leroy Wertz and Mrs. H. W. Crouch . Mr. W. C. Connerly contemplates going into poultry business and his plans are such that his poultry yard will be an attractive sight. Mr. Joe McCreight is also making a specialty of poultry raising and has several fine breeds. FOR SALE: Dry pine wood, four feet; $1.50* per cord in woods or $2.50 delivered in Edgefield. Also several mules and horses. M. C. PARKER. 2-15-2L v i Miss Florence Mims Writes High Resolve of Oklaho ma Student Body. Dear Advertiser: As we all grow older, we tend look upon the youth of the age which we live, as frivolous and cai free to a perilous degree. It is sa: that perhaps the sheep look with d approval upon the lambs that gai bol on the green, instead of beii satisfied with quiet munching grass. We ha', e thus cried wolf long that whi:n at last we do find t young people of a generation takii life too lightly, the youth's fit thought is that this is what has ? ways been said. Now older and wiser heads thi mine, heads that have grown gr< with understanding and experienc have brought my thought suddenly ,a standstill, and as I look around n I see an appalling lack of reverent for things holy,' rejecting duty fi pleasure and lack of respect for leai ing. I was, in my school days guilty < the same offences. I used to can my Latin book around under rr. arm at recess time in the hope th; this pious act might cause me to in bibe some knowledge of Caesar's ja' elins and weary marches, without m having to mentally figure them ou but I did not gain thereby. I wi seeking a royal road to learning. It's like taking a fast train throug the Rocky Mountains. One arrives i the destination the quicker, but th scenery on the way is one continu, blur.- So it is with learning, pursue by the royal road. One may even ge a diploma, but the things that wer missed are more valuable than rubie! I must put my thoughts in more cor crete form. Some days ago Presiden Caldwell stood before the studen body of the University Preparator School and delivered an address gk riously eloquent. It brought convie tion to the hearts of the hearers. 1 is not giyerrto many mere mortals t speak with "the tongues" 01 men an angels," as he does. The gist of hi speech was that we have become de moralized in this fast going, materia age, and need to be brought back t< the standards of our forefathers whi founded this nation on principle which we are rapidly growing awa? from. As a result of this lecture, an< through the advice and help of thi faculty, a committee from the stu dent body drew up a set of r?solu tions making a stand for reform, foi more sane living and for a renewee allegiance to the God of our fathers It was a -stupendous thing. The state is agog with the prophetic vision ol it. These resolutions have been print ed and are now being signed by the individual students who feel thal they can conscientiously subscribe their names, perhaps by every stu dent of the U. P. S. These resolutions are to be- signed by the governor and then hung herc on the walls of this institution as a memorial to the boys and girls who in 1922, resolved tc stand for classicism as opposed to jazz, for seriousness as opposed to negligence, for back bone and moral stamina as opposed to lack of will power. Following this admirable stand of the students, this week has been set apar? as a sort of faculty chautau qua.' One talk is given by a member of the faculty, during each after noon. So far the discussions have cen tered themselves mostly around ideals, around use and not abuse of opportunities, and a return to the sane high standards of our Puritan forbears. We are a different generation from that of our grandparents. We de mand much of ilfe, and give little in return. We are growing extreme; they were moderate and temperate. While I am yet young, I have a right to accuse my own generation, myself along with it, of taking the easiest road to the goal. And'even as I write, I find the surest possible proof of what I am saying in my own mind, for I ^vant to use slang to give my thoughts their exact meaning. I know several phrases that are cur rent here with the very best minds. I dare not use them. They are a sym bol of the v?ry ease which we are try ing to avoid. Slang is the easiest way to express our thought. Jazz is the most appeal ing sort of music. Yellow back mag azines have the most striking stories. Play, instead of work, seems to be the preferable thing. But have we the right to take the line of least resistance, with the heri tage that we haye, and with the pres ent and the future that we, as the coming generation must willingly or unwillingly help to mould for Ameri ca? Somehow it seems to me that a par tial solution is work. Concentration if you are in school, and acceptance of responsibility if you have a job in the world. As I write these rambling sen tences, I am sitting in a study hall with students surrounding me. This subject is worthy of a better writing than I have given it, but it must be thus poorly and hastily writ ten or not at all. Out of the chaff you may glean some truth. FLORENCE HIMS. Tonkawa, Oklahoma. February 16, 1922. The Mule Trough at the Base of the Monument. Editor of The Advertiser: I notice that the iron fence has been removed from the Confederate monument and a concrete mule trough has been built at its base for the poor old mules to quench their thirst. Added to this there is a nice seat around this trough for the ne groes to sit and smoke and jabber. Surely this monument must be an eye-sore and a stench in the nostrils of the. mayor and aldermen. This monument does not belong.to them. The Daughters of the Confed eracy are the custodians of this mon ument. It was through their effort that it was erected there, and by them it was dedicated and consecrat ed to the Confederate soldiers of Edgefield county, both dead and liv ing, and no man, or set of men has any right to mar its beauty or to move ""anything from it,* or to % build anything abound it, unless it is by the "consent and ' approval of the Daughters of the Confedracy. And I am sure that they entered thei.- pro test against this mule trough, and the moving of the iron fence which was a protection to the monument. I know who had that fence put there, but who took it down, and who got it? If these gentlemen did not say-in so many words, they did by their ac tions, "We will take down this fence and put a mule trough here." Well, the darkies couldn't sit on the fence, but they can sit on the base from early morn until dewy eve. I look upon that monument as be ing as sacred' as the tomb at my i mother's grave. And I say that the council has just as much right to make a hitching post of Col. Bacon's or Col. Bland's monument as they had to put a trough at the base of this monument, for old mule frames covered with a little hide and hair, in order that they may stand there for hours at a time. How are the ladies going to deco rate this monument with flowers in May? Echo answers, "How?" The trough is a desecration to the monument. It is a burning shame; it is a dishonor to the dead soldiers of the Confederacy; a slap in the face of eveiy *ng veteran and a gross in sult to uhe Daughters of the Confed eracy. And if I were them I would publish it from Dan to Beersheba; I would tell it in Gath and I would proclaim it in the streets of Askalon, "Palsied be the tongue and withered be the arm that speaks or acts light ly of a Confederate past." I will relate a little incident that I heard in the mountains of this state several years ago. I was stopping with a family by the name of Kay, and there was a great revival going on at a Baptist church, hard by. There were five children in this home, three sons and two daughters. Four of them joined the church. The next morning at the breakfast table the mother said to her oldest son: "Ben, why don't you join the church? Mary and Sue and Harry and Jack have joined." Ben looked at his mother with amaze ment and saidf'Mother, if I join the. church, who's going to drive the oxen?" So I will let the fellow that drives the oxen finish up the matter) and as my friend Jeff Lewis would say, "Do you see the point? Do you catch oh?" J. RUSSELL WRIGHT. RED OAK GROVE. Officers of Sunday School Re Elected. Women Held Missionary Meeting Sunday. The Sunday school at Red Oak Grove has the same officers for this ' year, reorganizing as follows: Mr. W. M. Agner ?superintendent, Mr. J. M. Fann, secretary and treasurer, Mr. George Bussey, Bible class teacher, and Mr. James Rearden, assistant. It is encouraging to the superintendent of the Sunday school to have the pa rents and especially the deacons of the church present any time, but more so on reorganization days. Mr. George Bussey being called away on. account of si?kness was the only deacon, absent so he being ^reelected as Bible teacher, the Sunday school should have the full cooperation and full assurance of the fact) and go bravely forward. The W. M. S. held a business meet ing immediately after Sunday school, the time being carried back to the original date, second Sunday in each month. The Christmas offering will be forwarded by the last of the quar ter. Small gifts are as acceptable in the Lord's treasury as any, provided it be given as widow's mite. May we be sure that we are honest about the matter. The study classes in the wo man's auxiliaries have their interest ing features, which are quite helpful and encouraging. Mrs. Fannie Bush was hostess on last Saturday for circle No. 1, and had as her guests for dinner Mrs. J. M. Bussey and Mrs. T. W. Lamb. Miss Thelma Donrwho has recent ly been promoted from the Sunbeam band to the Y: W. A.'s will be hostess for the meeting on-March 19th. ? Mrs. Mamie Bussey left last week, for an extended visit to relatives ?T Greenwood and Spartanburg, and to.-, attend the Billy Sunday meeting. Lined up or rather packed around : the tabernacle in Jacksonville, we viewed the estimate of twenty thou sand people who. had gathered to hear this wonderful divine, but only the seating capacity of twelve or fifteen thousand were admitted. However, it was not first come, first served in that instance, though we gained much by the experience and obserb ing, preferring not to take chances, - as some did, to be first. The Times Union next morning stated many ar ticles were gathered up after the crowd dispersed and would be adver tised, that the losers might obtain ?them. Among them were slippers, . hats, (men's and women's) jewelry, wraps, boxes, candy and numerous other things. Babies and children were not the only victims who came near benig overcome in the jam, for we gave room to a fainting woman, which we were not so fortunate in gaining, hence were left among the outsiders. By the way, having on identifica tion badge, it was observed by a W. M. U., and in that way we were soon acquainted, and much interesting news was related concerning the mission work being done at that time in the Everglades. There, as in many places, leaders and laborers are wanted. We are glad to learn that Antioch has secured Rev. Mr. Allen to preach for them. There are several pastor less churches in our association now. It is a wise plan for Sunday schools and other church organizations to feel a double responsibility upon them when without a pastor and en-, deavor to do even more to keep up the church work. Well, among, the numerous reme dies to overcome the boll weevil, the latest comes to us from the sugges tion of an old colored man, which he says- is to "spray de cotton wid licker, den de w?eble will jes as lefe go to de briar patch as de cotton, same as if a man what drink de stuff jes es soon be at one place as tother." Names on Honor Roll. . ' The following honor roll for first term of Edgefield graded school was unintentionally omitted from the roll published last week: Fourth Grade: T. A. Broadwater, Jim Covar, Helen Dunovant, Emma Perrin Mims,. Elizabeth Nicholson,' Frances Paul, Floride Turner. / \ V