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* ?.?'OKI i_ VOL. 82 EDGEFIELD, S. C., WEDNESDAY, FEB?UARY 20, 1918 m ?0 JOHNSTON LETTER. Address From Sergt. Flahiff. Meeting of Mary Ann Buie Chapter. Spirited Game of Ball. On Saturday evening, at the opera house, Sergt. John T. Flahiff gave a thrilling talk on the war as seen and paiticipated in by him. He is a member of the famous "Princess Pat Regiment" of Canada. He came under the auspices of the Red Cross, a per cent of the proceeds go ing to this. All who heard him were very glad to have had this op portunity. The union service was held on Sunday evening at the Lutheran church, Rev. J. H. Thacker of the M. E. church presiding, and preach ed a forceful sermon. At the con clusion of the services a special col lection was taken for the suffering ol Western Asia, occasioned by this horrible war. Contributions have been made from the town to this cause by individuals and clubs, but as yet no general collection from the town as a whole has been made, so on Sunday morning each pastor told of this special collection, hop ing that every one would have a part. Pictures of these suffering people were exhibited, and the fact that there are 400,000 orphans, des titute and starving will urge all to mike a good contribution. The United States and other gov ernments appropriate millions of dollars . for relief of women and children of France, Belgium and other lands, but the Armenians, ?Syrians and Greek christians ol Western Asia are scattered races to which the United States govern ment cannot legally make a loan. So the only hope for the barest ne cessities of life is in American char ity. When this union service collec . tion had been taken it was turned over lo the appointed committee, Mrs. J. W. Marsh having been ap pointed chairman by the New York Relief Committee. Each contribu tor wrote the name of his or her church on the collection envelope, that due credit might be given in this way. Johnston has been asked for*300, and it was hoped that ^i'r<0 could be subscribed at this collection. The amount raised will be given later. The Methodist church has already sent ?1)0.00 to this fund, and Rev. Thacker stated that Harmony church had sent *?0.00. Mrs. G. P. Cobb, who has been critically ill, having a trained nurse with her, is now much improved. Mr. Duncan of Atlanta has been spending a few days here willi his sister, Mrs. W, J. Hatcher. Mrs. Harry C. Stroiher and little Harry of Chappell are spending this week in the home of Mr. M. T. Turner. Mrs. Walter Hendrix and Miss Floride Hendrix of Leesville spent the week end in the home of their aunt, Mrs. J. M. Turner. Sergt- Benj. Lewis and Guy Horne of Camp Jackson were pleasantly greeted by all Sunday. One of the grades of the High School, under the direction of Miss Eva Rushton as teaeher, is making pinafores for the orphans, twenty four having been completed. The school children have com pleted sixty comfort kits and one hundred gun wipes. They are each interested in doing some part no maller how small the child. The historical meeting of the Mary Ann Buie Chapter, U. D. C., was held on Thursday afternoon in the home of Mrs. J. H. White, and besides a full attendance there were several visitors. The program car ried out was that as arranged by the Historian General. In February there are three noted Generals whose birthdays fall in this month, and two Confederate poets, so these occupied thc pro gram. These Generals were each noted for one special trait. Gen. Albert Sidney Johnston for his usefulness' which was manifest even in his dy ing hour. A paper on his life was given by Mrs. B. T. Boatwright, and a selec tion of his last days, read by Mrs. O. I>. Black. Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, who was called "Old Joe Johnston, the game cock," was noted for his loy alty. Mrs. J, A. Dozier prepared a paper on his life. And Gen. J. E. B. Stewart, (Gen. Jeb as he was affectionately calle was noted for his brotherhood. It said of him, "Of all our knights, was the flower." Mrs. Joseph C gave a paper on his life. The two Confederate poets wc Sidney Lanier and Theodore OTIa and two of their patriotic poei were on the program. The music was enjoyed, M Joseph Cox singing, "Keep t Home Fires Barning," and Mi White, "I Cannot Sing the C Songs." Current events were given by t historian, Miss Payne, and Mi Clara Sawyer. It was a great pleasure to lea that South Carolina had led i general U. D. C. in being the fir to endow a bed in the Americ: hospital in France by givir $1,050, going $4-50 over the requi ed amount. One of the current events to that an American father was i grateful that his son had bec nursed back to life that he sent check of * 10,000 to the hospita and a soldier was restored to life t the tender and careful nursing her and he gave a check for *<J00 to e: dow a bed. With the singing of ''America the meeting concluded. Miss Mona Early of Florence hf been visiting Miss Ida Satcher. Miss Ruth Coleman of Aikei who has been visiting her siste Mrs. W. E. LaGrone, was the hot oree of a very pleasant bridge part: given by Mrs. Frank Bland. Aftt several tables the prize, a box c correspondence cards, was presente the honoive. Later a salad cours was prettily served. On last Friday afternoon th boys' team of the High School plaj ed a game of ball against the Nort Augusta team. There was a goo crowd of interested ones to witnes this, and after a hue game the seor stood 18 in favor of tbe Xorth Au gusta team. Mr. John Mobley has gone t Greenville, S. C., where he has uosition at Camp Sevier. Mr. Mike Clark, who has bee? contined to his room for two month from an attack of pneumonia, l now able to be out of doors, by th bright spring-like weather. Mesdames T. K. Hoyt and Jobi Mobley entertained th2 We-Arc Twelve club on Friday afternoon ii a very pleasant manner, the oeca sion being had in the hume of th former. The time was spent ii sewing, chatting: and listening t< sweet music, and ali enjoyed tue de licious rtpast served. Mrs. Walter Derrick has returnee from a short \ mi to Columbia. Mrs. Freeman of Augusta speri the first of the week here with Misi Maud Nickerson. Mrs. Earl Wish has arrived fron Virginia, and will spend awhih here in the home ol' her brother. Ur P. N. Keesee. Mr. F. L. Parker spent last weel at his home here from Georgi? Tech., examination being on, anc his high avearatie enabled him no! to have to stand any examination. Tho evening that he returned tc college he was taken sick, and had to come back on the next train. Ile is now much improved, and can soon resume his duties of college life. On last Thursday afternoon little Miss Estelle Wright celebrated her birthday by having about twenty of her little comrades gather at her home to help make merry this event. And this they did, the warm after noon allowing them to enjoy their gamea out of doors. Only the late hour made these bright little folks say goodbye. Before leaving they all enjoyed the birthday feast. Mrs. George Long ia at home from a visit to her parents. Prof. Charlie Lewis of Georgia spant the week end in the home of his cousin, Mr. J. C. Lewis. Upon his return he was accompanied by the latter and Davis Lewis for a short visit. On Friday evening of this week an entertainment, called ''The Al lies' Dream," will be had here, the proceeds to go to War Relief Work, one of the chief objects being the Armenian suffereis. Thia is being had under the auspices of the music club, and is under the direction of Miss Emma Bouknight. On Saturday afternoon Master Dawson Walker entertained a num ber of his little friends, the occasion being his birthday. The weather was pleasant and each little one had RED OAK GROVE. Came to Hear Dr. Lightfoot. Better Heating Plant for Red Hill Church. Y. W. A. Met. One among the most beautiful Biblical pictures to my mind is il lustrated in our last Sunday school lesson: "Jesus Teaching by Para bles."-Mark, 4th chapter. Our influence is the seed we sow here in the world. Day by day we sow, and perhaps the harvest comes after we have gone to our reward. So let us be on the alert to catch the Divine truths known only by those who live daily close to the Master. We alone rob ourselves of the secret of His love. A goodly number of our neigh bors attended Dr. E. M. Lightfoot's lecture at Edgefield last Friday af ternoon. Among them were Mr. and Mrs. 0. 0. Timmerman, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Grims, M. T. Clegg, Albert Shelton, Perry Hamilton, Bruce Timmerman and Frank Ken rick. We are always so glad when these advantages reach ont in the rural districts, for as a rule country peuple have so few opportunities. The unselruhness of those who are more fortunate is being felt throughout our country, and with much appreciation, as is demonstra ted by general responses to the courtesies extended. And when our roads can be made better, which I believe we will have as soon as can be made possible, then the rural dis tricts will appreciate the splendid school buildings that are being built all over our country. It takes time to systematize any big project, but with patience, perseverance and co operation we will accomplish great things. As we have no Sunday school on third Surklay several of our- people attended services at Red Hill. The new pastor seems to be getting hold of his people already. Quite a lib eral subscription is being contribu ted toward a heating apparatus for the church. WTe are always so glad to have the R? d Hill people invite us, for we are so closely connected-one church helps the other. The largest Y. W. A. meeting our girls have held was last Sunday afternuon. Among us were three sweet, bright, young school teach ers, Misses Q uar I es, Woodson and Saunders; also, Misses Ellen Pres ?cou and Ellen Quarles. Their pres-? ence added encouragement to our j meeting, which was made one of so j much interest by observing the j birthday of Frances Willard. If Mrs. Florence Minis could have witnessed che unbounded attention and the eager expression on each face during thc reading of the life sketch of Frances Willard she would have felt repaid for her visit. Yes, her heart will rejoice with ours when she reads the resolutions the girls are sending her for her assist ance so cheerfully rendered on this memorable occasion. The talk by Miss Hortensia Woodson, following Mrs. Minis' pa per, was so full of encouragement to our girls, and was beautifully ren cered, too, showing profound thought rendered with earnestness. Our ladies will endeavor to ren der asiistance to Red Cross work as soon as can obtain material and in struction frjm headquarters. The Sunbeams will hold their monthly meeting next Sunday. Whenever You Need a Geneva; Tonic Take Grove's The Old Staudard Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic is equally valuable as a General Tonic because it contains the well known tonic propertiesof QUININE and IRON, lt acts ou thu Liver, Drives out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and Builds up the Whole System. SO cents, j euros Old Sores, Other Remedies Won't Cure. j The worst cases, uo matter of how lonjr standing. I p.re cured hy the wonderful, old reliable Dr. ' 1'orter's Antiseptic Healing Oil. It relieves j ^aiii and Heals at th*; same time. 25c. 50c, $1.00 a very happy time romping and ?playing, and all kinds of games oc cupied them. While they were resting, the little host's mother invi ted all in and served to them jelly, whipped cream and cake, willi fruit and candy, which was greatly en joyed. Thc Camp Fin; Girls had a box party on last Friday evening in the hume ol their leader, Mrs. Lewis Bloant, and they made *18.0U for their work besides having an eve ning of great enjoyment. HARDY'S HAPPENINGS. Regular Service at Hardy's. Cars Stick in Mud. W. M. S. to Meet With Mrs. Briggs. Sunday being service day at Hardy's we decided to try and make the trip and see if there would -be any one out. Yes, we found others that braved wind and weather, most all though, was the roads. ? My! I venture to say, every man, woman and child will remember the experience they had getting to church the third Sunday in Febru ary, 1918. And I venture to say, if the ^county Superviser had just only have been there then, (There, I mean, just in front of poor old Hardy's church) that he would have been ashamed of himself for not working that road. Don't tell him who said so, but I atn afraid more than one of those stuck in that deep mud would have been glad to have had him there, to crank and push, and crank, and wade over his shoe tops, to get each one out of it, and then to have seen him stuck, and worried over it. We saw two cars stuck in it and would not venture in with ours, left it down the hill, and climbed that steep slippery bank and walk ed up to the church. There came another car loaded with a man, wife and five children, after ser vices began, and they got stuck, and had to take the children" out and carry them across that sea of mud and water, and the lady and baby waded out. The man cranked up again, aud. after several efforts came in. Saturday morning just before the sleet and,rain storm, two soldiers went up in a "Beal," we suspect to visit n .ertain young lady over Stevens r-reek. Poor fellows, if j that is where they were going they did not know what was in store for them. Don't know whether they made their visit or not, but they certainly had a trip. They, we supposed it was, went down almost 9 o'clock. Had gotten out of that bad place at Hardys, aud the one at Mr. Will Briggs, and at Mr. Medlocks and were making lime by here where they could travel to wards town. If they met with the same kind of luck "we found .Mr. and Mrs. Hallinan in Saturday morning their speed came to a stand still. Mr. Hallinan had been stuck for an hour when we found them, and Mr. H. L. Bunch and a wages boy pushed him out. Mr. Hallinan has become so thoroughly disgusted with these roads, and has had to lose money because he could not get over them to ai tend to his busi ness in Augusta, tint he 2).id sold out and will move this week back to town. He can't get farm hands either he says. So there will be another dissatisfied poor fellow, a Mr. Gallman, move up there, just to move oit' too I am fraid. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stevens moved three weeks ago to Mr. Galbraith Butler's old home. Aie very much delighted over house-keeping to themselves. I was so wrought up over the ex perience of thc roads, have not men tioned, notwithstanding the roads, we had a real good congregation out for services, and good sermon. Mrs. T. J. Briggs invited the W. M. S. to meet at her house, Thursday 21st. As there is much important business to be discussed, she wishes them to meet at -2 o'clock and asks that all members be pres ent. Mrs. Walter Stevens had a real good number in her Sunbeam Baud Sunday. She is doing a grand work at both Hardy's and Sweet water as she has both in charge. We were glad to hear Mr. H. F. Cooper is able to be up around the house again. Very sorry to hear Mr. Tolbert Glover has had another a. *ack and has had to take his bed a&ain. Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Hammond's little girl has been quito unwell for some time, WHS a little better on Saturday, we were glad to hear. Mrs. John McKie of Clark's Hill is at the Margaret Wright Hospital critically ill we are sorry to hear. Hope all the sick ones will soon be up again. I spent a couple of hours of last Wednesday very pleasantly witli Mrs. Georgia Hammond. Every one who makes this sweet lady a visit, regrets to leave and always wants to repeat it. Also visited Mrs. D. B. Hammond and found her sister Miss Lucie McKie there helping to nurse the little sick girl. We hope to have Miss Lucie visit us some time soon. Mr. Keecie McKie has been ap pointed mail carrier on Route 2, North Augusta, to take Mr. Baz Mathews place. He has grown wenry of his job, and decided to go back to farming. Miss Mary Meal i nc: of North Au gusta gave a very enjoyable Tacky party at her home Friday nio-ht of last week. Mr. Harry Bunch and Miss Ge nie Hammond want to see some "hog killine:" weather now, as their hogs are ready and corn is too high to feed longer if they can have the cold. Hardys. Commended Soldier's Letter. I knew you are somewhat sur prised to hear from mc, but I be lieve it pays to drop in unexpected ly sometimes. So I will write you a few lines to let you know how I ira getting along, and how Camp Jackson is making history for it self. Fir.?t, I will let you know that I ara doing fine, because I do not like to hold any one in anxiety. Of course I would rather be back in old Edgerield, but I can not grumble, for I haven't anything to grumble about. Yes, Camp Jackson is making history for itself. I have been in three array camps, but this one has made the best impression on rae, and I have heard others say the earns thing. The best way to judge is to follow them in their daily work. ["This is the introduction of a letter from an Edgefi'dd soldier boy to his dear old home pap.r, The Advertiser. It is a remarkable let ter, full of humor, good feeling aird sense. It is too long to be repro duced, but we wish to compliment this young soldier upon his manli ness. Soldiers should always he cheerful in their letters-and the homefolk should be just a little more cheerful. There is one particular statement in this letter that pleases us, and that is the approval for Camp Jack son. We feel that somehow this camp has been overlooked, but we believe that it will win out in the end, tho best camp site in the coun try, as Gen. Leonard Wood said it was.)-Col arabia Record. [The letter above referred to was written by Douglas Timuierman, the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. li. Timmcrman, who volunteered for military service nearly a year ago. I Another Note ot l hanks for Comfort Bags. Tho following letter was received by Mrs. W. W. Fuller in response to the sending of a comfort bag. When ;he ladies sent these bags, each one enclosed a lutter written to a soldier, but at the time no one knew just who would be the recip ient of the bag. In this case it proved to be our friend E. Pendle ton Gaines: Quarters No. 5, Wright Branch, Dayton, Ohio, Jau. 9, 1918. My Dear W. C. T. U. Worker: I wish to acknowledge receipt of the comfort bag, which is apprecia ted greatly. I received it about December the -2Ulh, but owing to getting a Christmas leave, I didn't find the delightful little note in the Testament until my return. I ap preciate the thought and advice con tained in this note, and hope that it will always influence me. 1 feel sure your society is doing great things for the raen in the army. Many thanks for my share of the benciils. Sincerely yours, E. P. Gaines. ?Whenever You Ncc<? a General Tonic Take Grove's The Old Standard Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic is equally valuable as a General Tonic because it contains the well known tonicpropertiesof QUININE and IRON. It acts ou the Liver, Drives out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and Builds up the Whole System. 50 cents. To Prevei.t Blood Poisoning apply nt once tho wonderful old reliahle T>l PORTER'S ANTISEPTIC HEALING OIL. a sui cicnl dressing thnt relieves pain and heals ai '.'ie sixwi time. Not a liniment. 25c. 50c. $1.00. CAMP BRANCH. Young Soldier at Home on Fur lough. Dance at the Home of Mr. Bussey Friday Night. Warra weather again, and a good deal of the grain is coming out; a good stand in some places. Misses Lena and Lou DeLaughter and Miss Janie Burdett have started to school again, as they were kept away for several weeks on account of being exposed to the measles, and their teacher was called home on account of her mother's death. The family have our sympathy. Mr. Jim Burnett is at home now on a five days' furlough from Camp Sevier. Miss Mary Grift?s and her brother, Mr. liez. Griffis. spent Monday night at Mr. Will DeLaughter's. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Griftis are receiving congratulations on the birth of a fine son. Mr. Jack Reel and Mr. W. T. Reel were welcomed visitors in this community last week. Said they were taking a few days vacation among their relatives. aite an exciting incident hap pened a few nights ago near here. We were awakened by a roaring fire, which was one of the negro's smoke houses. It was full of Hour, meal, meat, lard and syrup. Times are too hard now to have food burned, and she has ten to feed. Mr. and Mrs. Johu DeLaughter entertained on Monday evening in honor of a few soldier boys that are at home, and for some that will soon be in camp. We must try to make the soldier boya enjoy their trips horne. Sunday was a very pretty day for so few to be at services at Barr's Chapel. Mr. Jim Lanier had a house cov ering Friday. Miss Lou Lanier epent a very pleasant day with Miss Lou De Laughter Sunday, and Miss Lena DeLaughter, Mrs. John DeLaugh ter and little J. R. spent Saturday with Miss Pat Lanier. Mr. John Burnett is busy trap ping this winter. Ile has caught a good many minks so far. We have a number one mail car rier to travel these roads in a car every day, and getting stuck seems to encourage him to come in it again. Miss Lila DeLaughter gave a nice little dance Tuesday evening, Mrs. Will Seigler and her daugh ter have just gotten over the measles. Mr. Lee McEntyre returned to his home in North Carolina last week. Mr. Tom Kornett accompanying him. Mr. Burnett returned home Monday. Mrs. Jennie GI an ton and her grand-daughter, Jennie McDonald, of Red Hill spent the week end with Mrs. John Burdett. Several from around here attend ed the dance at Mr. Bub Bussey's Friday evening, and tbink all had a delightful time. Mr. Morris Sumerel came through here Saturday in bis new buggy driving a pair of black mules. Who will be the first one to ride in his new rubber tie? Johnston Wins. The basket ball team of the John sion High School defeated the Batesburg High School team last Friday. The game was played on the Batesburg court, and was very interesting from start to finish. Edwards starred for Batesburg, making the only field goal scored by his team. Simmons and Parana starred for Johnston. Simmons scored 10 of the "23 points made by Johnston, while Pardue made 10 points. The final score was John ston 23, Batesburg 7. Tho John ston boys are fast developing into a crack team. North Augusta will play John ston on the -22d at Johnston. \Yratch Johnston! C. P. D. Johnston, S. C. Modern Grist Mill. Bring your corn to my mill and have it ground into the best quality of hominy or meal. Best attention given to every patron any hour of thc day. Bring along your corn when you come to Edgetield for your guano. J. ?. Kemp.