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<TOCH* J^trapaper?tt^wJih (felina V0L- 86 . EDGEFIELD, S. C., WEDNESDAY, JOYL 6, (921 JOHNSTON LETTER. Two Dedicate Lives to Minis try. U. D. C. Give Annual Picnic. A Tribute to Mr. Cogburn. Following the service on Sunday morning at the Baptist church, Mr. James Edwards made a statement that made glad the hearts of all. He said that almost sixteen years to the date, he gave his life's services to his Master, and had decided to preach the gospel, and later, his church granted him this privilege, and he at tended Wake Forest College, North Carolina, with a view of fitting him self for this great life work. Later on, he said, that he felt that maybe it was the Lord's will that he was not to preach, but that he could help in the Kingdom more by making the means of adding to the Lord's treas ury, and thus advance the Kingdom. During the recent revival, Mr. Ed wards was firmly convinced that the Lord wanted him as one of His la borers, as a minister of the gospel, and this fall he will enter Louisville Seminary in Kentucky. Mr. "Edwards is a noble Christian man, and the prayers of the people here, to whom he is endeared, will follow him. After Mr. Edwards had concluded his talk Mr. Ed Johnson came for ward and said that he wanted to fol low his Master by preaching the gos pel, and he hoped that the early future would show the way clear for him. The news of the death of Mr. W. B. Cogburn was heard with deep sorrow, for he had many warm friends here. During the many years that he resided here, prior to his res idence at Edgefield, he endeared him-' self to all, and it was always a pleas ure to have him come for a visit. His kindly and courteous manner made friends .every where,, and his d&'?y 'life"of"service to his Master, and in interest of his town and com munity proved him tne true Chris tian that he was. The large concourse of friends from all over the county, that stood at his grave, here in Mt. of Olives cemetery ,was a testimonial of the esteem and affection in which he was held. The loving sympathy of every one is for the bereaved wife and children. Mr. J. M. Turner who was operat ed on at the University Hospital last week is improving, but owing to his advanced age, it will necessitate his remaining in the hospital several Weeks. Little Earl and Pearl Hite, the twins of Mr. and Mrs. Yancy Hite, who have been ill, are now improving rapidly. Mrs. Thomas Gary of Bartow, Fla., is the guest of Mrs. John Marsh. The base ball ground is now en closed by a high board fence, much to the regret of the small boy. The league is operating a number of ex citing games, the recent one being of July 1st, between Batesburg and Johnston, the former winning. Mrs. T. D. Lott and Miss Winton Lott of Augusta, were visitors here the first of the week. Mrs. J. H. White will attend the Press association, which will be held in Greenville during this week. The Mary Ann Buie chapter, U. D. C., entertained the veterans of Camp McHenry with the annual pic nic during the past week, this happy occasion again being given at the home of Mrs. Martha Edwards, a charter member. Other honor guests were "Girls of the 60's" and the World War veterans. No better suited place could be desired for this picnic, than the home of Mrs. Edwards, with its broad ve randas, wide halls and spacious par lor, and many other attractive rooms. Big comfortable chairs were about, and soon happy groups were chatting chiefly of by gone days. In one cor ner of the veranda some of the old veterans and world war veterans told experiences, and especially did all en joy the story by Veteran Martin Whitlock, of the war between the states. He gave a vivid account of being in prison for many months, and then his family not hearing from him concluded that he bad been kill ed /in battle, but he had been cap tured. When he finally left prison, weak and sick, he arrived at bis home near Philippi, * and, rt being Sunday, he went on to the church near his home, and was horrified when stepping inside the church to hear his funeral being preached. Many thrill ing experiences were told'and the old comrades, many not meeting but once during the year, at this picnic, greatly enjoyed the hours sjent to gether The elderly ladies enjoyed the day equally as well, many of them having been girls together, and so their conversation was of a Retro spective nature. Out in the grove in the back yard two long tables, with seats for all, had been arranged and here ? bountiful and varied picnic dinner was served. There was barbecued hash, fried chicken, chicken pie, biscuit, rolls, and all kinds of salads, sandwiches, pies and cake, with iced tea and cof fee. After the dinner all were en tertained with a program of music, also short speeches. Every one felt deeply indebted to Mrs. Edwards for the many comforts, she arranged for the day and the many other things she did tp make the picnic the success it was. Mrs. L. S. Maxwell has gone to Dillon to visit her sister, Mrs. Hal ford. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Crouch visit ed in Columbia during last wek. Miss Maude Sawyer will go to Dillon, during the week to visit Mrs. McIntyre. Mrs. Irving T. Welling of Darling ton is the guest of Mrs. Frank Bland. Misses Frances Turner and Marie Lewis have gone to Thomson, Ga., and are guests at the house party of Miss Carrie Mobley. Dr. and Mrs. C. P. Corn are in Walhalla for a visit to the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Stroth er. Mr. and Mrs. Strother, will, dur ing the week, celebrate the 50th anni versary of their marriage, and are planning to make this a very happy occasion. ^ ^ J_ '.. , ( j visit in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Westmoreland. Upon her return she was accompanied by Miss Sallie Dozier, who will visit her. Mr. R. G. Bell, secretary of the Y. M. C. A.- of South Carolina Univer sity, Columbia, has been for a visit to Mr. Fred L. Parker, Jr. Miss Ellie Huiet of Saluda has been visiting in the home of Mrs. Mary Waters. Miss Katherine Wright entertained with a very pleasant afternoon party on Wednesday in honor of her friend, Miss Margaret McGee of Columbia. After on hour or more of jolly pastimes, ices and cake were served. Mr. Fred Parker, Jr., is at home from Blue Ridge, N. C., where he attended the Students' Conference. He says that it was a wonderful meet ing and considered it a great privi lege to attend. Miss Julia Fox of Thomasville, Ga., is the guest of Miss Frances Wright, and many attractive affairs are be ing arranged for her. On July 4th, ? reunion of the Wright families was held, this being a large gathering, the happy scene being in the grove at the country place of the late Mr. Bob Wright. Miss Jennie Walsh of Sumter is the guest of Mrs. Bartow Walsh. Meeting of County Democratic Executive Committee Called. The death of Mr. W. B. Cogburn having caused a vacancy in the office of clerk of court for Edgefield coun ty, and as he was nominated in the primary election last summer, a meet ing of the County Democratic Execu tive Committee is called for Monday, July ll, at eleven o'clock at Edge field, to decide whether an election shall be ordered to nominate a suc cessor to Mr. Cogburn. All members of the committee are urged to attend this meeting. J. L. MIMS, County Chairman. July 5, 1021. FOR SALE: Eight thorough-bred Poland China pigs, big bone type, males and females, two months old, from registered stock, $10 each. Pigs subject to registration-beauties. Purchasers'call for and see them at my home Colliers, S. C. HUGH W. HAMMOND. 6.29-2t. The Lure of Southern Folk Tales and Southern Folk I Songs. People of this cenutry have been' so busy for the past century, discov ering and developing well nigh end less resources for material and in? dustrial. wealth, that the resources of Art, Literature and Music have beenii. until the past few years, virtually untouched. vi. The East has its traditions of the early Pilgrim settlers. The West has its reservations where the native American Indian lives and . gives to\ the newer civilization the Indian [of wood-craft, knowledge of primi I tive life in the wilds and adds its co ttribution to the folk songs of th [ country. In no section of the country1;! (there a richer*field, for both the de lineator of folk lore or songs than the South. The Negro ha?, given his contribution, direct from his nai^Vte Africa, and colors the traditions handed down from ante-bellum day) with the haunting minor cadenc that must have set the leaves wh3 pering in the African forests. So rich is this material, and. ap tempting, because of the well nigh limitless scope it offers to the indi vidual interpreter, that it has drawn to its magic circle many of the fore most "raconteurs" and singers of?the present generation, and its wealth has just begun to be touched. It will interest the people of Edge field to know that among the several students who are this summer work ing under the direction of Signora; De fcabritiis, there is a very talented young Southern girl, who from her own girlhood spent in a typical South ern home, with a devoted "Mammy" and surrounded by all the traditions of ante-war days, has woven stories I and episodes of real life into, a fas cinating program for the entertain a gift of poetic insight, a sympathy, an appreciation of beauty, no matter how humble its origin, and touches all things with a gentleness and mas tery that make her characters as viv id to her hearers as they are to her own imagination. To further carry out the illusive and create the realm of fancy, authentic costumes give vis ible form to the spoken tale, and hoop skirts and slender girdle bring to the eyes of the beholder pictures of grace and gentle swaying movement. Assisting this gracious daughter of the South in her delineation of tales is a young singer, also a Southerner, who finds the study of these old songs so fascinating that she has been caught by their lure and plans to make them a large part of her com ing professional life. She too, dresses the part in the costume made famous by reigning Southern belles, and to gether these two young artists are planning to make their bow to an Edgefield audience before starting on a tour of, the mountain resorts in North Carolina on the completion of their intensive Summer Course in Edgefield. The following is a typical program of their joint recitals: Mammy Stories-Paul Lawrence Dunbar (an Alabama Negro)-Miss Mary Helen Hynes. Folk Songe-Stephen Foster, Miss Agnes Cline. Authentic Folk Tales of Georgia and Alabama-Miss Hynes. Authentic Folk Songs, Traditional, Miss Cline. Queen of Sheeba, A Story of the Old South-Miss Hynes. Southern Folk Dances, Miss Hynes and Miss Cline. . Uncle Daniel's Sermon, a Planta tion Story-Miss Hynes. Group" of Negro Spirituels, Bur leigh-Miss Cline. The Littlest Rebel, Edward Peble -Miss Hynes. Written for The Advertiser by Signora De Fabritiis. Corley-Shuford. The many friends of Miss Bessie Corley were surprised when they heard of her marriage to Mr. E. C. Shuford, Sunday, June 19th. . Mr. Shuford is a young business man of Morganton, N. C., which will be their future home. The Advertiser extends congratulations and good wishes to these widely beloved young people. Our County Bereaved in the Passing Away of Mr. W. B. Cogburn. fe Our whole town and county has been called upon to suffer a great be reavement in the sad and unexpected passing away of Mr. W. B. Cogburn. On Friday, June .24 he drew the jury as his last official act, and not feeling well Went home from his office that afternoon. He jjew worse and on Monday night was carried to the Co lumbia Hospital. As soon as the phy sicians made an examination they agreed with his physician in Edge- j field that an operation was necessary. On Wednesday morning the news was sent to Edgefield that Mr. Cog burn was seriously ill, and had not rallied perceptibly from the opera tion, although he was conscious and called for Mrs. Cogburn several times, and inquired about different members of the family and expressed bis gratification at having Mrs. Cog burn at his bedside. They had been married for forty-two years and those who knew them recognized their de votion for each other and their great congeniality, being a light set on a ?iQ in their family. life% Thursday mo rn in g ""a t " Te n~"^)rcTocir " the remains were brought to Edge field where the past twenty years of his life had been spent and where the friendship and love of the people might have been said to be unani mous. A concourse of people met the train and accompanied the family to the home whence he had so recent ly gone, and where for these many years he had found his sweetest joys and comforts. He was z.lways *there when not engaged in business in his office, and always met the passing friends as he went and came from his home, not only with a pleasant smile but a word of good cheer. He was sunny in disposition, and one whom people loved to meet. He was cour teous, gentle and faithful, kind to the helpless and poor, and ready to lend a helping hand, or to adminis ter to the distressed. He was not pre tentious, but full of humility and charity. Friday morning at ll o'clock the funeral obsequies took place at the home, when many people gathered to show their respect and affection. Dr. C. E. Burts came over from Colum bia and conducted the service, which was a great, consolation to the fam ily, as Dr. Burts and Mr. Cogburn were devoted friends, and Dr. Burts expressed his 'sorrow at this bereave ment, saying it was a personal loss to him of a dear friend. A very touch ing part of the service was the read ing of Tennyson's "Crossing the Bar" which was peculiarly appropriate, as Mr. Cogburn had said to a friend just as he was leaving Edgefield for the last time, "Goodbye, if I do not come back, it will be all right," and as he lay on the operating table just before Mrs. Cogburn left him, he took her hand in his, and said "Let us pray together." The music was a quartette, "Thy Will be Done" sung by Misses Miriam Norris, Sadie Mims, Messrs George Mims and H. M. Reynolds. He had heard this song not many months ago at the funeral of his eldest son, W. S. Cogburn. "Lead Kindly Light" was sung and that beautiful song "Good night." After the service in the home, the body was carried to Johnston and laid to rest in Mt. of Olives ceme tery and the services were concluded there, the choir of the Baptist church where he had been a member, singing as a last tribute to him and a solace to his bereaved family. When Mr. Cogburn was elected Clerk of Court of Edgefield county more than twenty years ago, he re moved from Johnston to Edgefield and was entering on'the 6th term of office, having served the people with great efficiency, faithfulness and good will, and they believed in him, and ?hat he would look after their best interests. He was easy to approach and "easily entreated" as the Bible enjoins us to be, and for this reason bore many burdens of the people which a man of sterner mould never could have done. His service on the exemption board during the war brought him many heart aches. Mr. Cogburh was sixty four years of age on his lasts birthday. There were five children, the eldest, Mr. W. S. Cogburn of Greenwood, de ceased, and Messrs. Paul, Horace and Carroll Cogburn, and one daughter, Mrs. Samuel Craig, of Anderson, who is with her mother at this time. Mr. Cogburn was superintendent of the Baptist Sunday school for six or eight years, and a deacon of the church. The great esteem in which Mr. Cogburn was held was manifested most effectively in the number of beautiful floral offerings which came, seventy-nine in number from organ izations . and individuals. They told their sympathy with flowers which send a fragrance but cannot speak. Neither can the senders speak any adequate words of sympathy, in this hour of bereavement. Among those which were seen on the casket and at the grave were offerings from the Baptist Sunday school at large, the Baraca class, Mr. Cogburn's Sunday school class, tjie Edgefield bar, the Civic League, W. C. T. IL, County Officers, U. D. C., Episcopal Guild, Masons, D. A. R., and Missionary So ciety. One of the last services which Mr. Cogburn performed in his character istic way was acting at the request of the .IL D. C., to greet the old :itat> "erans- bn^Memorial .3)ay^as-J??y _eiir. tered the hotel for dinner. One of the members of the U. D. C. said that no one could have substituted for Mr. Cogburn on this occasion. All of Edgefield mourns with the bereaved family in this dark hour. He will be missed on the street and in the home and in the church and all places where our people gather together for good. Meeting of Woman's Christian Temperance Union. . The W. C. T. U. met on Monday af ternoon with Mrs. Helen S. Nichol son. Mrs. E. J. Norris condu ted the devotions, the songs being "How Firm a Foundation" and "Nearer My God to Thee." Mrs. H. N. Greneker led in prayer. Mention was made of Mrs. W. B. Cogburn and expressions of sympathy were madef in her be half, as one of the most enthusias tic and earliest advocates of the W. C. T. U. cause. The minutes were read by Mrs. W. L. Dunovanl; and approved. Mrs. J. L. Mims gave some current events relating to temperance and other oc currences, and Mrs. R. L. Dunovant read an article on the "Power of a Consecrated Womanhood." The citizenship study was "Our Territories and Dependencies;" it was discussed very instructive^' by Mrs. Rainsford. The geographical position of the territories of Alaska and Ha waii, and the Philippines, Porto Rica, Guam and the Virgin Isdands was given and something of the govern ment and religions of each. The Na tional Parks and Indian and Forest Reservations were shown and explain ed and views of the various parks were shovm. The next place of meeting was an nounced at Mrs. T. A. Hightower*s home for August. At the close block cream and cakes were served by the hostess, assisted by little Miss Elizabeth Nicholson. NOTICE. AH creditors of the estate of N. L. Branson, late of said county and state, deceased, will render an ac count of their demands, duly attest ed .and all debtors will pay amount due by them, to the undersigned Ex ecutor of estate at his home at Ge era, S. C. D. D. BRUNSON, Executor. Cleora, S. C. June 21, 1921. Rev. and Mrs. E. T. S nu g gs and Miss Faith Snuggs in Edgefield. Edgefield was highly honored dur ing the past week in having in the midst another missionary of the cross and his family, Rev. K T. Snuggs, Mrs. Snuggs and Miss Faith. They were guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Jones and were entertained in other homes besides. In fact, many wanted them who could not have that privilege, as they we're here so short a time. z^The friends "bf the Snuggs family will be interested in knowing that Mr. and Mrs. Snuggs have been at home for a little more than a year,, and will leave for China the latter part of August by way of Seattle', whence they return to the Pakhoi Missfcn which they established in South China. Miss Faith Snuggs is spending her' i second year at the W. M. U. Train ing School in Louisville and will join her parents in China after anoth er year as a missionary of the For eign Mission Board. Harold, the eldest graduated with honors at Georgetown College, Ken tucky and having, served his country in war work for a year or more pre viously. He will teach chemistry and phys-. ics in the 'B. M. I. this fall. Roland, the youngest, has been a professor of physics'and chemistry at the Citadel for the past year and will fill that position a second time this year. Mr. Snuggs gave a very helpful and inspiring message from his field in China on Sunday morning at the Baptist church, which brought the China mission field in which he is. working very near to the people who heard him. The presence of a man*, like Mr. Snuggs is a benediction tcp any community. Meeting of Sunday School Con --veritkm of . the -Edgefield Baptist Association. The Sunday School convention . above named will convene at Little. Stevens Creek church on Wednesday and Thursday the 20th and 21st days of July, 1921. Wednesday, 20th 10:00 o'clock a. m.-Devotional . exercises conducted by Rev. W.. P. Brooke. 10:15-Roll Call of churches and. Sunday Schools, listing delegates. Organization and election of of ficers. Welcome address by John.' R.. Blocker. Response by S. B. Mays. Verbal reports from the various Sunday schools. 11:00 o'clock-General address by J. L. Corzine, followed by general discussion. 11:45, Query-What can we. db, for the boys and girls in the rural Sunday schools?-Rev. W. R. Barnes,. J. K. Allen, J. H. Cantelou. 12:30-Miscellaneous business, an nouncements. 1:00 o'clock-Dinner.. 2:30, Query-Importance of adult s attendance on Sunday schools-Rev? P. B. Lanham, M. B. Hamilton, Gar- ' rett Talbert, H. E. Bunch.. 3:15, Query-The Sunday schooK" seeking the lost-Rev. F. L. Kugley,-.. John J. McKie, L. R. Bronson*,. Douglas Timmerman. Adjournment. Thursday, 21st 10:00 o'clock-Devotional exer cises by Rev. J. A. Hunnicutt. 10:30, Query-Some good results to be exp?cted from well organized and good working Sunday schools-. T.'J. Watts, D. D., W. M. Ransom,. J. H. Courtney, A. S. Tompkins. 11:30, Query-Importance of good: music in Sunday school-Mrs. Mamie N. Tillman, M. B. Tucker. . 12:00-Miscellaneous business.. 1:00-Adjournment for dinner;. 2:30, Query-The approximate proportion of church members de veloped by Sunday schools-J. L. Mims, J. D. Hughey, O. Sheppard, E. J. Norris. Announcements, adjournment. Full delegation from every Sunday school is urgently requested. JOHN D. HUGHEY, Chairman;. WANTED: You to attend the big dry goods sale at The Hub, July 9th: Ito the 23rd.