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?IdcH? J?ettrspapetr Carpi?? VOL. 84 EDGEFIELD, S. C., ESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1919 NO. 32 JOHNSTON LETTER. Woman's Missionary Meeting. Saturday Work Day For Orphans. Beautiful Home Wedding. The meeting of the Woman's Mis sionary Union of the first division of the Ridge association was held on Saturday at Dry Creek. This division is composed of seven churches, Dry Creek, Rocky Creek, Ward, Spiegner, Mt. Pleasant, Philippi and Johnston. The attendance was good but not as many were present as was hoped for. This did not keep the meeting from being a great one and there was much spiritual uplift. The keynote of the meeting was "The Call." Echoes from Dr. Truett's address recently made in Augusta, were giv en by Mrs. P. C. Stevens who went to hear him. Impressions of the meet ing in Columbia were then given by Mrs. A. C. Baker, Mrs. W. J. Hatcher and Mrs. W. M. DuBose. A fervent prayer was made for our leaders and those representing the 75 Million. The meeting was thrown open to the four minute speakers, there being nine present, who gave thoughts of the campaign as they saw it. . J During the morning a song mes sage was brought by Mrs. Claude Hart and little Ruth Shelton Say yer. In the afternoon a round table discussion relative to the change that the great drive will bring about, I was heard with keen interest. The victory sons: was quite an in-1 spiration. Rev. A. C. Baker and Rev. T. H. Posey and others interested in the work were present. During the noon hour a lunch was enjoyed out under t .- v<ide trees. Mrs. Henry Forrest is r?re si n r the Missionary Societj Creek and in behalf of the .? extended cordial hospitality. Saturday is Work Day for the Or phanage and on Sunday the members of the Sunday school were reminded of this and asked to help send a good amount to the Orphanage from the day's gifts. One member said the Sunday school should have, as a re sult of the gifts, $500. The L. T. L. had a box party on Friday evening to raise fur as to help in the support of their French orphan, and $21.50 was realized. This was had in the home of Mrs. J. H. White. A quiet but beautiful wedding was solemnized on Thursday afternoon in the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Wright, this being the marriage of their daughter, Miss Agnes Wright, to Mr. Jerard Tarrent. There were no invited guests, just the members of the home, and the happy young couple entered unat tended. Rev. David Kellar spoke the solemn words that made these twe young lives as one. After good wishes Mr. and Mrs Tarrent left in a car for a short hon eymoon, but did not reveal their des tination. The bride was attired in a modisl coat suit of reindeer with seal trim ming, and accessories in harmony. She is a lovable young woman am her friends are glad that she wi] continue to make her home here, Mi Tarrant having a position with th Motor Company. Mrs. Herman Howletts of Conn is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mr? P. Shade. Mrs. Ficklyn died on Friday ai ternoon at the home of er mothe Mrs. Derrick, who lives a few mik from here. Mrs. Ficklyn was Miss Magg: Derrick before her marriage abo; three years ago. After her marriaf she resided at Batesburg and ju previous to her illness, came here 1 the home of her mother. She was kind and lovable woman and h< death is a^very sad one. The funeral services were co ducted on Saturday at Philip church and the interment made the cemetery near by. Messrs. Jesse, Wiley and Clev land Derrick of this place were h brothers. Sunday here at the Baptist chur there will be heard four of the foi minute speakers in the great cai paign, these young men coming from other churches in the association. Last Sunday Messrs. B. L. Reames ?and Guy Forrest went out from this church and each Sunday speakers are being sent out. .Dr. and Mrs. C. F. Strother have returned from a visit to their daugh ter, Mrs. Carl Richards, at Toledo, Ohio. Quite a large party attended the re-union in Atlanta recently. Mrs. F. M. Warren is at Fruit Hill visiting her daughter, Mrs. Walter Allen. Everyone was glad to greet Messrs Thomas, Wistar and Claude Gary, who were here last week for a short visit. t News comes that Master Dawson Walker who was operated on for ap pendicitis last week at the Baptist Hospital, is improving. His mother is still with him. Mrs. L. D. Crouch has returned from Louisville, Ga., where she has been visiting her mother, Mrs. White. There is much interest in the en gagement of one of Johnston's most esteemed and honored young men, Mr. John Fleming Marsh, to Miss Lois Kernaghan, of Batesburg, which has just been announced. At the last meeting of the Lutheran Missionary society, the following of ficers were elected for the year: President. Mrs. J. D. Kinard; vice President, Mrs. J. J. Gall; Secretary, Mrs. W. L. Derrick; Treasurer, Mrs. W. L. Derrick Mrs. J. D. Kinard has been elected delegate to the State Woman's Meet ing of the Lutheran church at Lone Star. Miss Emma Bouknighc is at home from a week's stay in Charlotte with friends. On last Tuesday morning Mrs. W. B. Ouzts entertained a number of jher frio~J -ith r. bridge nartv. the tor a bridge party on Weanesaay ai ternoon, there being about twenty four guests. Tables were arranged out on the broad veranda, and fol lowing the game, a dainty repast was served. Mrs. John Wright is at home /rom a week's stay in Columbia with friends. A handsome medal has bein pre sented to Mr. James Edwards from the Southern States; Life Iisurance Company for his excellent service. He was also given a trip to points of interest North. The W. C. T. U. met Eiday after noon with Mrs. J. L. Smi'h, the meet ing being conducted b' Mrs. T R. Denny: ' During the year th' total amount of gifts was $348.00 All reports showed interest. A g>od report came from the L. T. L. Jy tie secretary, Miss Louise Rhodn. The L. T. L. has'given during tie yew, about $70. The union voted o have year books for the coning 'ear. Temperance Pay iithe school was discussed and plans or co-operation made. The coming Stat Convention was also discussed and-ks. Fannie Hoyt elected as one ofne delegates. The subject othe program was ? Scientific Temrance Instruction, i and some good 'Pers were read by , Mesdames J. J- Smith, Alonzo | Horne and 01iEids?n. World Wide . activities of e w- C- T. U. were ] discussed by rs- W. Marsh and ? Mrs. J. P. E?- , Mrs. C. Corn was hostess for < the Apollousic cIub a" Saturday < afternoon. The clu'oteri t0 Sive $3.00 to the district fe scholarship. Communi- 1 cation ^ read from State Presi- 1 dent, M Fant' concerning the Red J Cross fe and tne club will co-op erate ihis- Delegates were elected to th?iStrict conference at Aiken: Miss inces Turner with Mrs. Mims , Wal,as alternate. Miss Payne, as t prefnt will also attend. r subject of the program was t ?^ricanization in Music," and ] papers were read by Mrs. O. D. ( f, Miss Frances and Miss Ger- i .e Strother. ^ Irs. David Kellar gave a vocal 1 ection and Miss Estelle Campell ? idercd a piano solo. Misses Thom and Lykes were also on the pro- c Visit the St?te Fair It's?Vorth While Are you coming to th^jfate Fair, October 27-37? If not why not? The South Carolina\^4|t?cultural and Mechanical Society which promotes tit? State Fair is this year cele bating its semi-centennia'?. Fir fifty years the Society has sought to better agrict?t'ural conditions in the State and to encourage the breding of better livestock, cat tle and hogs. No fair was|?Kpd last year because of war conditions. Consequently?prgies are being redoubled this year to make the fac?an extraordinary success. Read below a partial ? r?f the opportunities to pro cure premiums and some < ?the other attractions. Then determine to visit the fair; one day at least. Reduced rates will be offered by all railroads. Keep these things in mind : 1. The fair opens at: "o'clock Monday morning, October 27. 2. Monday afternoon.; ?eld day and rough riding races by soldiers from Ca ip Jackson. Thursday night two opposing forces of sol iers will engage in night at tacks, vividly reproducir!: a western front engage ment. Tanks and field piecpwill have a part in the at tack. 3. Tuesday is "Legion 3)ay," when the first meet ing of the South Carolina pranch of the American Le gion of Honor will be neilin the hall of the House of Representatives. 4. Wednesday and Tllrsday a number of purses for $200 each will be r?|ed for by South Carolina horsemen. ?Sj 6. Krause's aggregate a. of 20 shows, one big ring circus and hippodrome w? furnish ah attractive and varied program of enterta liment during the off hours. 7. Twice each day fre?acts are also given for the benefit of the fair crowds ?The Delamead Troupe will give a wonderful exhibit{fh of seven posing scenes. The Earle sisters will exeij|te daring feats on double flying ladders. Pollard's ecu&ated horse will give an in interesting demonstration of that rare quality of /.'un- r common horse sense." jwj 8. Seventy-two workerijin the farm and home demonstration forces wilMjve displays from practi ze o liy pverv county in Souf?r^rp?ina. Two carloads of two classes exceeu ?pxO,uuv.vu. 10. Breeders of fine poultry will have the great est collection of birds ever assembled in the State. Sev en silver trophy cups are to be awarded, in addition to the usual premiums. 11. The Federal Government will send the greatest collection of exhibits ever sent to tour the country. In this will be many trophies cf the Great War, including small guns of every kind ised on the western front. Two freight cars will be necessary to move this collec tion and 8,000 square feet ?f floor space will be neces sary in which to set them uj. Martin Town Road Trans formed. They tell us that the long-neglect ed Martin Town road has been trans formed into a modern highway from Frank West's home almost to Aiken county line. A new bridge has been constructed across Mill creek and now anything and everything from a Ford to an army truck can easily make forty miles an hour over this historic road. Hurrah for the good people of Colliers and others along the road and Supervisor Broadwater and Foreman Lewis Covar! We have been told that the latter has given his best to that work and deserves a "Well Done!" The first credit and praise however, is due to the citizen or citizens of the Colliers community who yielded to the promptings of a af commendable public spirit and took the iniatial steps. After they started others fell in and the work lias been accomplished. Property ilong this road is worth a good many iollars mode today than it was 60 lays ago when the road was practi cally impassable. STRAYED: From my home Sep tember 29, a black mule with ashy nouth, weight about 850 pounds, mod in front. Will pay reward. HAMMOND MOORE, Pleasant Lane, S. C. 10-8-2tpd. rram for solos. A musical contest was arranged, ;he answers being in musical terms. Hiss Clara Sawyer was given a bot ;le of violet toilet water for answer ng the greatest number and all cut ror the consolation, which fell to Hrs. Joseph Cox, a box of violet tint :d correspondence cards. Later all enjoyed a dainty salad :ourse with iced tea. v Miss Grace Brumbaugh, Pub lic Health Nurse for Edge field County, Announc es Plans for Work. .1 introducing myself and work to the citizens of Edgefield County, I wish to state that I am in the em ploy of the South Carolina State Board of Health, the Bureau of Child Hygiene. As I am not the pro moter of this work, but a recent re cruit, I feel as though I can do no bet ter than quote from the literature published by said Board, knowing that that cannot be improved upon in stating the need for the Public Health Nurse. In times gone by, and even now in isolated districts, it has been the idea that "Common Chil dren's Diseases" were a necessary evil-obliged to be gone through with, and the sooner the better. "In cases of serious epidemics it has always been recognized that pa rents have the right to insist that schools shall be safe places for them to send their children. This right has been recognized by the closing of te public schools during an epidemic; but despite the fact that the public school should be the most sanitary in stitution in our midst, it has long been recognized that it serves as a centre of exchange for contagious diseases which pass from pupil to pu pil. The rare closing down, and fumi gation have constituted the sum to tal of preventive measures, with the single exception of the insisted on requirement of vaccination." Again, except in extreme cases, the school has taken little note of defects of mind and body, as might vitally effect the chances of success and happiness of the child, unless such defects were particularly alarm ing or repulsive. With the coming of the Public Health and School Nurse, the slight defects common to childhood, are not encouraged to grow into "the old family cough" and "Grandpa Smith's deafness;" but adinoids and tonsils have been discovered and Johnnie goes home with a note to say that in order that he may not fall behind in his studies, he is recommended to his family physician. The little tag which we tie on his shirt button, advises the mother re garding his weight. Most children are from five to ten pounds under weight. Perhaps Mr Hoover is to blame. Cereals with milk or cream, and cocoa or chocolate for breakfast will help keep the child in condition better than heavy foods scarcely touched. After the school children have all been examined, it "ls the work of the nurse to follow each defective and sick child to its home and advise the mother how to care for him there. Also an office or room will be cen trally located, where at stated times, of which the nurse will inform the public later on, mothers can bring their babies for inspection and ad vice as to feedings, hygiene, etc. As all this takes time, trust the public will be patient as to results, as the county is large and the popu lation scattered. GRACE BRUMBAUGH, Nurse. Horn's Creek Baptists Go Over the Top. Horn's Creek Baptist church, a little country church with only 44 member?, has the honor of being the first church in the Edgefield associa tion to go over the amount appor tioned it in the $75,000,000 Cam paign. This church was asked for $3,400. In a short while a few Sun days ago $3,570 was pledged. Since then $125.00 more has been pledged. This makes $3,695 which this church I be encouraged ana ni^ucU ii. great things for the Lord, following the example of Horn's Creek. This amount is about four and a half times what the church has ever at temped for benevolence. The church is to be on the road to greater and grander things for the Lord. A thriv ing Sunday school is doing some good work now. They have preaching twice a month on the second and fourth Sunday afternoons. All honor to this little church which was the first to exceed its apportionment in the $75,000,000 Campaign. Program for County Memorial Meeing. Presiding Officer, Mr. J. H. Can telou. Prayer, Rev. L. D. Gillespie. Object of meeting, Mr. J. H. Can telou. Song, "America." Male Quartette-"The Vacant Chair," Messrs. Madison Tucker, Claude Lyon, Steve Scurry and L. H. Prescott. Violin Solo, Miss Sabe Miller. Reading-"In Flanders' Fields," Miss Hortense Woodson. Solo-"There's a Soldier Lad in Khaki Over There," Miss Miriam Norris. x Selection-"Some Day," Johnston Orchestra. Introduction of Speaker, Mr. S. McG. Simkins. Address. Reading of Roll of the Dead, Miss Helen Tillman. Quartette-"The Star Spangled Banner," Misses Elizabeth Rainsford, Sadie Mims, Messrs. E. J. Norris and J. G. Holland. Contributions to Memorial Fund. "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" Edgefield Orchestra. Song-"In the Sweet Bye and Bye," Baraca Class (126 men.) Benediction, Rev. A. L. Gunter. The ladies are invited to avail themselves of our rest room, provid ed solely for the comfort of ladies and children. A warm welcome awaits them. QUARLES VARIETY STORE. See our beautiful bowls and pitch ers. Maybe just what you have been needing in the home for some time. QUARLES VARIETY STORE. UNCLE "IV" WRITES. Gives Interesting Account of His Work for the Georgia Schoo s. Cotton Yield Short. t Dear Old Advertiser: After many moons I will try to give an account of myself since mov ing to Georgia in December, 1913. For the la.st four months I have been under treatment of a physician, but at no time have I been confined to my bed. What is my trouble! Well, the doctor says I am just worn out and I gue.<;s he is about right, for I feel like an old, worn out vehicle looks. Still I try at times to keep cheerful, but sometimes I just can't feel'that way, so I just stay at home till I feel like I can bring a smile to somebody's face. I send you a clipping from the following Columbia News which ex-" plains itself: "Mr. Ive Morgan, familiarly known as 'Uncle Ive,' favored our office this morning, and was as jo vial as ever, being enthusiastic over the Westview school in which com munity he lives. He states that im portant rural institutions of learn ing will have two teachers this term with the prospect of a seven-months session, and Bro. Morgan expects things in an educational way to have a good deal of get-up and get about it." Now for my report of myself since I came to Georgia. First, when we got to our desti nation the first thing I wanted to know was there any schools for my boys and girls and to my surprise, the nearest was three miles and the next three and a half. I found be tween thirty and forty children of school age that had only two months to as near the centre of the commu nity as we could to build a school house, appointed a committee to see the owner of the land, (he only own ed forty three thousand acres) and. what was my surprise when we (for I was one of the committee) went to see him and he said there was no school needed in that section and we were denied. One of the committee then asked him what he would take for an acre and he replied that he would not take a thousand dollars for it (his renters' children made up over half of those neglected boys and girls). He then began to use rough language saying that these people were stealing from him day and night and he could not help him self, and added that they were bury their damned dead on his lands too. Mow I may have acted wrong and hasty, but I just rose from my chair and said to him this. "Don't blame any one but this old Carolina man for this school business, that I had a heart that beat always in the in ;erest of the girls and boys especially ;hose that were being neglected." Yes, I got mad, sorry to say, and I ;urned away from him and walked jut of his place of business. As I valked out the door, two of the com mittee beside myself, came out also, ind I said to them, "Let us shake the lust off our feet right here at the loor. We have failed but if I am ?pared to remain in this" section a ?chool I intend shall be had." So in ;he fall of 1914 we succeeded and ;hat school is still "mere and not on y a day school but Sunday schooL ?very Sunday and preaching once a nonth. I forgot to say that the Coun ;y Board of Education wouldn't help i penny on building the school house, )ut the parents o? those neglected :hildren did. Is the man still living ;hat couldn't or wouldn't give or sell in acre of land to build the school louse on? I don't know, but I do mow that when I last heard from lim he was in very bad health and a jreat sufferer. I didn't say, neither viii I say, that God has laid His hand )f affliction on him for his hard ?eartedness, but 'tis true. He is an ifflicted man, and bas been for the ast four or five years. (I had rather ie poor like I am than rich with no (Continued from page Three.)