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Local News Miss Ailene Pearson, of Green V ) ) I 3p silt Fair week in th'e city tho .^ii>'s: of her au it Mrs. Irene Lover on Gregg St. Mr. J. A. Hays, of Jacksonville Fla., spent last week in the city and taking in the Colored Fair. During his stay he was the guest nf viiss Nellie Barnes and famih at 1015 Senate St, Rev. ,1 ? '. White pastor of Zion Baptist Church, is spending the week in Palatka, Fla., assisting Rev. D. F. Thompson, in a series of meetings. Rev. Thompson was formerly pastor at Green wood, in this state, but is now pastor of one of the largest Bap tist churches in Florida. While away in Florida this week, Dr, White is satisfied that the inter est of Zion in Columbia will be closely guarded by Deacons Su b . . Brimson Holsey and Wi li ta m s ! hi te will be here Sun tho :t Deacon Sober has to go for lum. The annua conference of the M. E. church will be held in Col umbia next week. The sessions Will be held at the Wesley M. E. church, of which the Rev. C. C. Scott is pastor. The pastor has worked hard getting things ar ranged for the entertainment of this august body and he and his faithful members are on tip toes making final preparations. The conference will be presided over by bishop F. D. Leete, who will call the conference to order next Thursday morning. The minis, ters of the conf^ence and visitors will number ?j^pt 250 and the citizens of Columbia, regardle.-s of denominations, are a unit upon giving the visitor a royal enter tainment. FIHST CALVRY CHURCH TIPED OUT At th? annual rmseting^J^the .?rethsema?e ^Association held in this 'city :wW_W-2lo:?f^n5tfs1 church, the right hand of fellow was withdrawn from the First Calvary Baptist Chcrch. The reason given lor the action was that "the. church was corrupt in practice " "Pedo-Baptists can't straighten ouLgiJae differences in Baptist churq|MPieither are wt sw itt to condemn our preachers upon charges brought by them," is the way one of the members of the executive committee com mented on the case in point. In The Real Estate Business. Editor Southern Indicator: Dear Sir: I desire to state that I am now located at 1510 Main St., over Avery's Jew elry store; next door to Dr. Col lins Dental Parlor, and will take pleasure i-i trying lo please those d ?siri lf: to buy or sell Heal Es tate. I have at present several desir able houses in Waverly for sale. What I have not got, if I am giv en a trial I will secure what you wish at reasonable prices. Come and let us reason about it, L. A. Hawkins 1510 Main St. Phone 3413. Arthur Johnson Dead After an illness of four months Mr. Arthur Johnson a highly re spected and substantial citizen of Columbia, died at his residence on Bryant street, Wednesday, Nov. 4th. During his life time he was a contractor, being a car penter of ability, and there are numerous handsome buildings in Columbia that bear testimony to hisskill, among them being Wes ley M. E. Church at the corner of Barnwell and Ger-vais Sts., awJ the last modern dormitory builton the campus of the South Carolina College. The obsequies were held at his late, home, conducted by Father A. C. V. Cartier of St. Luke E piscopal church. The remains vere interred in Randolph Cern- li itery, He leaves five children n ind a brother, Dr Flank B. iohnson who did all in their pow- v ir to prolong his days on earth, \ to mourn his loss. 1 -:- a Teaching at BennetUviile. Prof.'Milton E. Harris, of Spart- t an burg, a progressive and highly cultured young man, passed through Columbia recently for Bennetsville where he has accep ted the principalship of the gra ded school in that town. Prof. Harris aside from being a suc cessful teacher is a finished car penter and upholsterer. WOMEN'S MISSIONARY MEETING AT ST. MATTHEWS The Woman's Home and For eign Missionary Society Conven tion met with Bethel A M. E. church October 1st. The conven tion was called to order by the president, Mrs. M. L. Haynes, at 10 o'clock. Devotional services were conducted by the president, a hot testimonial meeting follow ed and the house was then open ed for business. The foliowing visi?>rs were present : Bishop W. D. Ch appel le, Drs. Christie f an?^^terohr?^ Bowman. Each visitor spoke and their words to the convention ? livened each member to such a ; pitch that it caused the real mis , sionary spirit to come at once. ; The missionary sermon was , preached by Dr. H. H. Haynes, ? which was thought to be full and j forceful. A collection was then taken. . The welcome address was de , livered by Mrs. Viola Summers, which was responded to by Mrs. S, A. Mundy. Papers were read , by Mesdames McMahan, Bouler, Pruitt. Miller, Collins and Mundy. Subject of discussion was, "At what age should a child become a member of the Juvenile Mission ary Society ? Opened by Mrs. E. L. Ball and generally discuss ed by others. Following the suggestion of Rev. R. B. Curry, the papers read by Mesdames Collins, Nel son, Mundy and McMahan, were ordered sent to the church papers for publication. Five delegates were elected to the quadrennial convention which 1 meets in Nfew Orleans, Feb. 15th 1915. One hundred four dollars and eleven ($104.11) cents were raised in convention. Six dollars was donated to the pastor and $6 to the trustees. The officers for the next year are : Mrs. M. L, Haynes, presi dent ; Mrs. Viola Summers, vice president; Mrs. N. Hf Collins, . secretary ; Mrs. Lizzie Johnson, corresponding secretary ; Mrs. E, E. Sightl r, treasurer. On Sunday Rev. R. B. Curry preached two very able and strong sermons. Collection for thfe day was $27.86. E. L. Ball, Reporter. TRYON NOTES Tryon, N. C., Nov. 5th.-Mrs. Starks Tucker, have returned foom a visit to her people in Un ion, S. C. Mrs- Davis, Mr, Tuc-i kers aunt accompanied her. Mr. John a Johnson and wife, j made a flying trip to Inman S. C.1 ist Sunday, and they report a ice time. ? Prof. E. I. Westfield, of Tryon /as united in holy wedlock to liss Cora Fry of loman, on the 4th. Rev. G, C Roberts oil ci- , .ted. Mrs. Fannie Miller id in Ashe ville ac the sick bedside of her >rother, Jackson Burnett. Rev. Mr. Broadus of ?Greer, S. ', 3. passed through our town to lay on his way home from Bre-, /ard N C. Rev. Broadus looks ;he picture of he. 1th. Mrs> Amanda Westfield went to Inman to attend the marriage >f her son Erwin I. to'Miss Cora Fry. Miss Georgia a Williams also went to the wedding. Mrs. Mattie Mooney has re turned after spending the sum mer in Asheville. The Misses Mary and Leia Mooney the popular daughters of Mrs. Mattie Mooney,, are home again after spending their vaca tion in the "land of the sky," Mr. Robert Owens has returned to the delight of his many friends after spending several months north. Mr. Foster Gaffney made a fly ing trip to Chesnee S. C. the oth er day. He reported a nice time, Mrs Susie Gaffney j returned a few days ago from Chesnee S.O. where she had been to attend the funeral of her sister, Mrs. W. B. Alexander. ??j Miss Annabelle Carson after spending her vacation here with her parents has returned to Lin coln Academy to resume her studies. The writer will leave to-morrow for Chesnee S. C. where he will attend the Legal Counsel of his church, He will visit Gaffney and Spartanburg before return ing home. Mr. B. F. Mills our insurance agent is visiting in S. C. quite often these day?-better keep your eye on him something may hap pen soon. Old sister Myra Mills and Mrs. John Hannon; wentupjto Hen derson vi He last Sunday to visit ?M? kuey*MMs- who.- 4rvery_ ^si?k at this writing. Mr. and Mrs, Prince Black and Mr. William Hannon, Miss Cath rine Noris, Mr. and Mrs H^nrj Warford were among those that went to the Association Sunadj 'at Inman, S. C. UNION BAPTIST CHURCH The new brick church building of the Union Baptist church is a bout completed on the outside and the pastor and members de serve the greatest commendation. It is the first Negro Baptist chu rei to be built of briek In Columbia Rev. R. B. Hall is the pastor, anc no human being outside of thc pastor will ever know the triah and hareships he underwent tc get as much done on the building ai can be seen by every passerby The deacons particularly Bro. Wilson, have stood by the pastoi nobly, together with a few sisten through all of the conflicts, anc to-day they have a church build ing, practically out pf debt. How it was accomplished nobodj knows? but Qo?~. None but Goc knows the sacrifice made ?nd th* humiliation undergone by pastoi and deacons, The work has beer done, the structor is there ? As we sat and look over thc vast numbers of poor people whe go to that church and see what has been accomplished through and by them-their standing and resouftces-we are forced to ex ''God works in a mysterious way, his wonders to "perform," Those people are in earnent-pas tor deacons and members. Tfrej) stiii need heip. Win you go anil help them? Mrs. ftinnie Winston, of Blaire was among the delegates to the Gethseman Baptist Association and Sunday school Convention, i which was in session here at the Zion Baptist church. She called at our office In corns pany with Rev, L. &, Sanders, of Lowryville And Mrs, J, C, Clark, of Columbia. In Social ircles Miss S C. GANTT. Editress. Th-? .mt with Mrs Vincent ?ni -ay ne .^ttvet Tue? iay, October 20m. The rooms were beautifully decorated with potted plants. Tab es placed and five enjoyable games were played. The first prize had to be drawn for on account of a tie between 1 Miss. Mittie Pugh and Mrs. Car rie Rutherford. Mrs. Ruther ford drawing the highest num ber, carried away th J first prize, a dainty piece of lingerie. Con solation va-* d"ivn hy Miss Dai sy Meyers, a lovel y center pi ec . The hostess served an \?e course. * * * j i Miss Ethel Cornw ll entertain-j ed the Elite Club last Friday The rooms were beautifully | adorned with flowers. The first prize, a beautiful hand-made handkerchief, won by Mrs. Kate Lindsay-Robinson. Consolation, a tango pin drawn by l iss Sylvia Pryor. An ice course was served. * * * In honor of Miss Adele Doro thy Johnson, the bride of the 'week, Mrs. Fannie Shelton Owen entertained at a stocking and collor shower on Monday after noon ; The rooms were d ecorated with cut flowers and ferns After the games the hostess served an coursed. * * * Johnson-Paddyfote. A pretty home wedding was solemnized on Wednesday after noon, October 21st. 1914, at 3:30 o'clock, at the home of Rev and Mrs. M. G- Johnson, when their daughter, Miss Adele Dorothy, became the bride of Mr. C. Archer Paddyfote of South America. Just before the marriage Miss ! Camille Daniels entertained the " guests by singing a solo, "The Sweetest Story Ever Told" ; fol lowed by Miss Isabel Lark who sang "The Hour That Gave Me You.'* ?Thesesolos indeed charm ' ed the guests The wedding * march was jtff^g^ bi?~Jeft*ers. The bride and groom entered preceded by the dame of . honor, Mrs. Fannie Shelton, and ' the ring bearer, little Miss Julia : Johnson, a sister of the bride. The bride was pretty in a go ing away costume, a Jlussian green tailored suit with hat to match, and carried a bouquet of ?hry ? anthemums. The ceremony was performed : by Dr. G. T. Dillard. The rooms - were exquisitely adorned in au ? tumn l9aves, potted plants and cut flowers. In the dining room , ices were served A large com i pany .pf friends and relatives and friends were present. The gifts were many and use i ful. Mr. and Mrs, Paddyfote left i over the Seaboard for Denmark, ) S. C., where they will make their y future home, and where the . groom holds a responsible posi , tion with the Voorhees Industri ' al School. Notice to the Public. Rev. Dr. I. Z. Phillips, the ' wonderful Hygienic man who is I teaching the people how to treat * and cure themselves by hygiene * will h*ye an office in the building l at the fair grounds during the colored fair from ll 3. m . to 2 p. * m., each day', and at Shelton and > Nash place, 016 Washington St,, t Columbia, 8 to 10:30 a. m., and G i to 9 p. m. Come ope, come all I who have any troubles you arc . tired of, and would like to know , how to help yourselves. If you . have not the money to buy the . treatment call and get a bill which ' will cost you nothing. I will i have a iady to wait on the ladies. frey. I Z. Phillips, 27 Chngsman Avenue, Asheville. N. C. t _ " ..' ' ' ? ? 1 AVERY, TBE JEWELER ItBIMIIlM OF BVEHV KJNI) , Cut Glass Watches, Clocks anil all you need In th? ISoe of jewelry. Our prices will Hitit you The quality of the goods the beat?' . O' W. fE. 4VJ2HY. No. 1508 SfAIN ST., PQIiPHWA, s; ?, DR. J. H. 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