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0 NANCE-MOFFATT. Due West, S. C.. Dec. 31.?The most interesting and beautiful occasion of 1 the Christmas season here, and one j of State-wide interest, was the marriage of Miss Leila Nance and Mr. James Strong: MofFatt, Jr.. which took placc at Mt. Chickasaw, the home of the bride. Wednesday evening, December 29th. Six o'clock was the hour set for the ceremony. Mrs. R. S. Galloway received the j guests at the door of the reception ) room, which was tastefully decorated j with evergreens. The folding doors i had been thrown open into the parlor where white and green was the , color scheme.. Garlands of white j ropes twined with trailing ferns were e?^ fhnndelier to I SUSpfcnueu i/uin V..V the wall opposite the door, and form- j ed a canopy under which was the al- j tar. At the appointed hour the house i was filled with guests. Mr. D. S. I Edwards sang "You," accompanied j by Miss Sadie LaCompte Des Portes, | of Ridgeway, at the piano. Miss DesPortes is a cousin of the bride, and wore a becoming black satin * brocade dress of historic interest in the family. Miss DesPortes still at the piano, sounded Mendelsshon's , wedding march, at which the ushers Messrs L. A. Brown, and Mr. 'W. W. ! Parkinson, the former of Troutmans, N. C., and the latter of Brunswick, I Tenn., entered and stood by the al- i tar. They were followed by bridesmaids, who were gowned in pink and carried garlands of English. The bridesmaids were Misses Julia and Martha Moffatt, sisters of the groom; Susie Nance, sister of the bride; Anna Stribling of Walhalla; t Wo+c-rtn nf fireenwood: Mary J Lilly ?T otovu, v* ? Boyce, Julia Kennedy, and Ruth Todd, Due West. At this time Dr. J. S. Moffatt, father of the groom, and Rev. J. P. Pressly, the bride's j pastor, presented themselves at the altar. They were followed by the [ maid of honor, Miss Sara Nance, a ; sister of the bride, who wore a dress of Brussels net over pink messaline, and carried carnations. The groom entered with his best man, Prof. J. L. Grier, and stood before the altaT\ Leaning on the arm of her father, Mr Joseph Norton Nance, who gave her away, the bride entered. She was becomingly attired in a gown of white charmeuse, with white fur and orange blossoms trimmings, and a beautiful veil caught with a crown of orange blossoms, and carried a -- - - " -l-U. beautiful bouquet 01 wiute v.an.?-, tions and maiden hair ferns. The | flower girls, little Nancy Moffatt and Mollie Nance, followed with a basket of red carnations and ferns. The ceremony was performed very impressively by Dr. J. S. Moffatt. and a prayer offered by Rev. J. P. Pressly. After the ceremony the bridal party was invited by Mrs. 0. W. Brownlee into the dining room. This room looked very beautiful in holly and red carnations. A table at the center held silver chandelebra with burning candles, which had been used at the wedding of the bride's great grand parents. A salad course was served by Misses Clara Agnew, Virginia Edwards, Virginia McDaniel and Myrtle Bradshaw As the guests left the dining room, little wedding bell souvenirs were given by Jean Moffatt and Josie Nance. Miss Mildred Nance presided over the bride's book in the reception room, where one hundred and eigthy-five guests registered. The wedding gifts which were numerous, were artistically displayed on a large table in a room adjoining the reception room. Notable among utiful chest e parents of ake basket, sent to the n 1856, a idery made bride's great the slaves; ch had been Tide's uncle, The bride is a very talented and accomplished young woman, with a host of friends throughtout this and other States. She has presided with grace and dignity over her father's home since the death of her mother four years ago. She also took a great interest in society work and has for some time past been presiof the U. D. C. here. Mr. Moffatt is an extraordinary, talented young man, and has been very successful in his career. He is an example of the highest type of Christian character. Mr. and Mrs. Moffatt left Thursday morning for Rome. Ga., where they will make their home. Mr. Moffatt is a professor in Darlington school there. Out of town guests were: Mrs. H. W. DesPortes, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. I DesPortes, of Ridgeway, Mrs. Wil-! liam Sherard, of Abbeville; Mrs. ! J. H. Miller, of Cross Hill and Miss , Elizabeth Thomson, of Abbeville. AN ANNOUNCEMENT PARTY, j Miss Ruth Syfan entertained her i High School classmates at a very ! pleasant party last Wednesday af- \ ternoon at four o'clock. Rook was ; the form of entertainment for some- ' time, after which cards with letters i on them were handed to the guests. ! The letters seemed to be a puzzle ! but after being placed in the proper j order, they made the pleasant an- ( nouncement "Syfan-Cochran. Febv. \ 1916." This announcement is bringing Lhy ! young couple the hearty congratula- j tions of their many friends, all of whom wish them happiness, prosperi- j ty and success. Miss Syfan is one of the prettiest | young ladies in Abbeville and she j numbers her friends by the score. | Mr. Cochran is a substantial young 1 business man and by diligence and energy will succeed as he goes through life. After this announcement delightful Christmas sweets were served to ; the following young ladies, Missse Charlotte Brown, Marion Mabry, Sarah Haskell, Carolyn Hill and Lavinia Coleman. KENNEDY-BRADLEY. One of the most noteworthy marriages that has been solemnized in the upper part of the state in recent years was that of J. W. Bradley and Miss Bunny Kennedy, at Troy on the 30th of December. The marriage took place in the A. R. P. church of that place, the ancestors of both parties having1 been members of that church from the time of their arrival in this county, more than 150 years ago. The local church was decorated with southern smilax, in great profusion, beautifully arranged across the church, hanging in graceful festoons from the ceiling. Hundreds of lighted candles showing through the smilax. making a scene of great beauty. The ceremony took place between two white pedestals, covered with smilax, with large bowls of roses on top surrounded by candles. Several of the pews of the church had been removed to make room for the large number of attendants of these there were twleve ladies and 12 gentlemen, each carying a candle, having their lights trimmed and burning. The marriage ceremonywas performed by Rev. C. B. Botts. The bride was elegant in a gown of the richest satin chiffon and lace made after the latest fashion and she wore a beautiful lace veil caught here and there with orange blossoms. The dame of honor, Mrs. Charlie Klugh, of Greenwood, came in with the bride, wearing a lovely airy dress of white tulle and silver lace over satin carrying a bouquet of pink Kalarney roses. The maids-of-honor Miss Mary Boyce and Miss Ethel Pierce were beautifully gowned in gree, carrying pink roses. The six brides-maids wore pink dresses, carrying pink roses. They were Misses Mabel and Malvina Kennedy, sisters of the bride, Misses Rosa and Caroline Bradley, sisters of the jrroom and Miss Margaret Klugh and Miss Carrie Stewart. The groom's brother, Mr. Frank Bradley ,of Columbia, came in with the groom. The ushers were Messrs. Eustace Bradley and Frank Thomson. The chorus consisted of Misses Milwee Davis, Alice Dendy, Leila Moseley, Ruth Robinson, Josephine Kerr ana Rachel Boyce. Messrs. Josh Bradley, Joseph Bigham, Boyce Wideman, John Dowten, Frank Cook, Robert Dendy, Jack Gabel and Messrs. Lennet, Raymond and Ruben Davis. Those in the chorus came in carrying candles and arranged themselves in a semi-circle around the bridal party making a charming back ground, among the ferns and flowers. Preceding the bride came Misses Leila Kennedy and Willie Robinson, who opened the gates: for the bridal party. Little Bettie Wardlaw was the little fairy flower girl. Misses Katrina Morrah and Mary Bradley were dainty little ribbon bearers. Master Foster Bradley carried a large white rose with the ring. Mrs Dr. Turner of Greenwood, played the wedding march. Miss Rachel Boyce sang a lovely selection just beoxvionoromrvnir A or 1UIC LUC inaxuagv WIVMIVUJ* the marriage the bridal party went to the home of the bride, where a large and beautiful reception was held. The home, one of the handsomest and most beautiful in the state, is located about 2 miles from Troy. It too, was decorated in smilax. The entire lower floor was trimmed into one making room for the two hunded more guests. The table in the dining room " was beautiful, the color being pink. In the center was a large crystal bowl of pink roses. A 6alad course with colfee and fruit cake was handed during the evening. The bride is a daughter of Mr. J. C. Kennedy, one of the largest planters in Greenwood county. She is noted for her beauty and nas been one of the most popular society belles of Troy. The groom, who is the fourth son of Rev. R. F. Bradley, and is cashier of the Bank of Troy, and is a young man o:: sterling qualities and is one of the rising young men of the day. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bradley left at one o'clock in an auto for Greenwood, where they took the train for an extended trip. A HAPPY MARRIAGE. Mr. R. M. Burts and Miss Alice Brooks were happily married last Wednesday, Dec. 29th, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Brooks, in Due West. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. P. Pressly, the pastor of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Burts have arrived in Abbeville and are at present at the home of Mrs. Taggart. Later on they will have rooms at the home of Mr. Richard Sondley, on Magazine street. Mr. Burts is Abbeville County's energetic sheriff and he is receiving the congratulations of all his friends. Everyone wishes him much happiness and will be glad to welcome his wife to Abbeville. FLEMING-PURSLEY. Miss Minnie Fleming, of Antreville, and Mr. J. F. Pursley, of Sha ron, were quietly married at the Lebanon manse, Wednesday, December the 29th, at 12 o'clock, by the Rev. J. B. Killhouse. This happy event was quite a surprise to their many friends as Miss Fleming came here to spend the holidays with her cousin, Miss Addie Woodhurst. Miss Fleming is the attractive daughter of Mr. J. T. Fleming, of Antreville, H/fV Pnrclov woe fnrmprlv rnn nected with the S. A. L. Railway, but now a progressive farmer of Sharon. Mr. and Mrs. Pursley have the best wishes of their many friends for a long and happy life. They are at home to their many friends near Sharon. A CHILD BURNED. Woodrow Nixon, the five year old child of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Nixon, of Anderson, was burned to death at their home last week and was buried at Lowndesville on the following day. BIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIf MIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIII f What Causes nihiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii THERE can be no tuberculosa bacillus. Whether the disc hand, in the hips, or in the e; causes it. Looking at it from another we losis can never cause the disease un it. It is as if the germ were the You cannot raise wheat on a hard, < grow corn on a boardwalk. Neithe the tiny plant-like germ which cau hard and resistant. The tissues of to develop must first be weakened i the growth oi: the disease somewlii before sowing his seed. What are the causes that prep i berculosis germs in the body? I1 | causes which lie within the indivi personal causes. Some of them mt and some of them are beyoud his c ample, as intemperance, lack of p condition caused by grippe, colds, j etc.,?these are some of the persoi Vnr> tlip tnhprmilnns seed. Then the j which are entirely outside of the in | nate as environmental or social ca j ample, bad living and. working conc ' facilities, unclean streets, etc. These two groups of causes mj act upon one so that his normal isti resistance, is lowered and he re?.d: germs which are constantly lurki harboring in his body without k:ao these causes a little more in detail. 0!l the personal causes that lea , peranoe may be reckoned as one o perance is meant everything in th jures the body. One may be intern: I of too much food may produce which weakens the bc?iily resistauc j use of drugs or in other ways, the | ance. The most frequent form of : j of intoxicating liquors. Any man * ?? * ~ ? ? ? ?Tlifl j co excess is preparing mo auu ui w j This is the reason why the mortal j and women who are accustomed 1 according to reliable statisti . the 1 intoxicating liquors. ! Many children from the time I doomed to starvation. Other peo; and cake better than meat, bread, j i selves willfully. This underfeedii surely prepare the soil for tubercu to do so. Many people have a notion covered from a bad cold or an atti is no further danger and they ar I most dangerous period in an acut< immediately after the patient is abl this time of convalescence that th< j root if special care is not taken. F I living are the best safeguards ag ! such as this. T' aftef-effects of rr , patient will continue to persist ii same as he did when he was in the Then there are those causes ( ' outside of the individual such as ba ; where the sun never shines are an sible for the geims of tuberculosis tities and it is almost impossible t( ways, unclean sinks, and dirty bad to the health of those who live nea these conditions with a little eft'orl More often, however, it is the lane ditions are not better. Low wages, long hours of ' rooms, excessive heat, and dusty < conditions which make it easy for the working man. The lack of pro which makes a man go to the saloo or playground, is a social cause lea causes ca# be fought only by the u: of the community. Individuals ci at the wheel to produce effective r In conclusion. remember that seed of tuberculosis can grow, ai towards keeping the soil of your germs will find a root there. [NOTE?This is the Third of a Se National Association for the Study i . York City.] :C PREVENTING COTT Nearly every farmer who has grown many varieties of cotton has at one time or another suffered serious losses from the fungus boll rot known as anthracnc>~e, Anthracnose is widespread and very destructive. It sometimes destroys all the bolls on a stalk | and frequently destroys half the bolls j in a field. It attacks the seedlings : after they have come up and in this J Ktnpp frenuently destroys the stand I of cotton. It attacks bolls when they { have begun to develop and usually ap- 1 pears on bolls that are from two-thirds to three fourths grown as small brown or pink spots. Where such spots occur on the surface of the boll, the seed j and lint of the inside are usually found discolored and rotten. The disease en- ! ters the seed of slightly diseased bolls and when such seed are planted the j following spring anthracnose- devel ops and attacks the young plants that ! the seed produce. In this way is anthracnose carried from field to field ! and farm to farm. The anthracnose fungus lives in old diseased bolls and stalks in the field for about fifteen months. If the old The farmer needs co-operation more than thi? citv man needs it. Organiza tion can do even more for the rural community than it does for the urban community. Let the farmers organize. The county demonstration agents of! Clemson College have instructions to lend thuir efforts to every worthy attempt on ihe part of farmers to organize. Grow winter legumes as cover crops and cut the nitrogen bill. iimiMimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiimmiuuj Tuberculosis? I iiiiimiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiii s without the germ, the tubercle ;ase appears in the lungs, in the ye, it is the same germ that always iy, however, the germ of tuberculess the soil has been prepared for seed and the body were the soil, cobblestone pavement nor can you ! ;r can you grow tuberculosis from ses the disease, on a soil which is the body in which the disease is and made flabby and prepared for at as the farmer prepares his soil are the soil for the growth of tuhere are first of all, a group of; dual himself, which we may call! iy be controlled by the individual i ontrol. Take such causes, for ex-1 roper food, a weakened physical mpumonia. measles. tvDhoid fever, | aal causes which prepare the soil j ire is also another group of causes dividual and which we may desiguses. Some of these are, for exlitions, lack of play and recreation ly either separately or altogether, -ength and vitality, which we call ily becomes a prey to the disease ng about and which he may be' wing it. Let us consider some of d to tuberculosis, probably intemf the most important. By inteme way of self indulgence that inperate in eating and by partaking permanent digestive disturbance j One may be intemperate in the reby weakening the bodily resist- j intemperance, however, is the use who drinks beer, wine or whiskey; lungs for the seed of tuberculosis.: ity from tuberculosis among men ;o drink is so high, much higher m among people who do not use they are born into the world are pie because they like candy, pie,' and vegetables, are starving them-, ig or lack of proper food will as losis as if one deliberately set out that if they have apparently re-' ack of grippe or pneumonia, there e perfectly safe. Oftentimes the & disease is during the few weeks [e to be up and about. It is during a seeds of disease will find a sure resh air, good food, rest, and right gainst tuberculosis during a time, lany diseases can be avoided if the a taking care of himself just the bed and under the doctor's orders. )f tuberculosis which are entirely d housing conditions; Dark rooms long the best breeding places pos-j . Here they thrive in great quan- j > dislodge them. Dark, filthy hall- ( [yards and toilets are also menaces r them. Many a man can improve ; if he will take the time to do so. [lord's fault that the housing con I work, dark unventilated factory Dccupations are only a few of the the seed of tuberculosis to attack per places for play and recreation,' n at night instead of into the park ding to tuberculosis. These social nited effort of the men and women j m help but it takes all shoulders' esults. the soil must be rieht before the id that you can contribute much 1 body in such condition that no rles of Five Articles Prepared by The md Prevention of Tuberculosis, New i ON ANTHRACNOSE j stalks are plowed under in November, the fungus does not live longer than six or eight months. When fall plowing and rotations are practised the disease can readily be eliminated provided disease-free seed are used when cotton is again planted on the land. Seed free from the disease should always be used for planting. It is best to get these from a field where there is no anthracnose. but if this is impossible. seed should be selected from stalks which are free from disease and which are not near diseased stalks. Anthracnose can also be spread at ihe gin and care should be taken in ginning seed for next year's planting. If the gin has previously been used to gin diseased cotton, it should be thoroughly cleaned out. Anthracnose can be prevented entirely by crop rotation and careful selection of seed. Xow is the time to make your seed selections and to plan your rotation with a view to getting rid of this destructive disease. H. \V. BARRE, Botanist, Clemson Agricultural College. Every member cf the Clemson College experiment station and extension staffs is ready at all times to answer by correspondence questions that farmers ask. In writing, tnougn, De sure to give your name and address plainly. The extension division of Clemson College and the state department of education are co operating in the teaching of agriculture in the rural schools of South Carolina. INSPIRATION OF THEJOUHTY FAIR By Peter Radford. When you enter the agriculture! dfr partment of the county fair, you feel your soul uplifted and your life takes on a new pow*r?that is the inspiration of the soiJ. You are overpowered by the grandeur and magnificence of the scene?that is the spirit of the harvest. You can hear the voice of nature calling you back to the soil? that is opportunity knocking at your door. It is a good chance to spend a quiet hour in contact with the purity and perfection of nature and to sweeten your life with its fragrance, elevate your ideals with its beauty and expand your imagination with its power. These products as food are fit for the gods, and as an article of com-! merce they ought to bring tip-top1 prices on any market in the world. The products of-the soil are teachers and preachers as well. Their beauty gives human life its first entertainment, their perfection stirs the genius In artists; their purity furnishes models for growth of character and their marvelous achievements excite our curiosity and we inquire into the wonderful process of nature. Before leaving the parlor of agriculture where nature is parading in her most graceful attire and science is climbing the giddy heights of perfection, let us pause and take a retrospective ' view. How many of you know thfit after these wonderful products are raised, they can seldom be marketed at a profit? Take the blushing Elberta, for example?they were - - * '* * XUa loot tea 10 me nogs uy ue unuau year. The onion?the nation's favorite vegetable?every year rots by the acre in the Southwest for want of a market and as a result hundreds of farmers have lost their homes. Cotton?nature's capitalist?often goes begging on the market at less than cost of production. It is great to wander through the exhibits while the band is playing "Dixie" and boast of the marvelous fertility of the soil and pride ourselves on our ability to master science, but it is also well to remember that there is a market side to agriculture that does not reflect its hardships in the exhibits at a county fair. f GRASPING AT THE SHADOW No man?especially If he is married?would deny woman any right she demands. Take the earth and give us peace, but why does woman long for the ballot? When all is said and done, is not the selection of the butcher more important to the home than the election of a mayor; is not the employment of the dairyman a far more important event in the life of the children than the appointment of a postmaster; is not the selection of books for the family library more important than1 voting bonds for jail and court house? , Why does woman lay aside the important things in life? Why leave the; substance and grasp at the shadow? I Tip it said to the credit of woman- I hood that it Is not, as a rule, the woman who rocks the cradle that wants to cast the ballc : it is not the mother who teaches her children to say "Now I lay me down to sleep" that harangues the populace; it is not the daughter who hopes to reign as queen over a happy home that longs for the uniform of the suffragette. It is, as a rule, the woman who despises her lioz^e, neglects her children and scorns motherhood that leads para'1and naashes windows. Fruit Cake Material We have the best line of I Fruits and Spices for your i Christmas Cakes. Our winter supplies are all j in the very highest grades, fresh and at reasonable prices. I Try Our BuckaEseaf: ! We have the self-rising, and the old fashioned kind to use with yeast cakes. Maple Syrup in tins from a quart to a gallon. Our line of Dainties for parties is complete. Cakes, Crackers, Candies, Cherries, Dates, Nuts, Raisins and Fancy Cheese. Try a bottle of Tarragon Vinegar for Salad Dressings. - A AAUA S A. HI. HILL & SUN? riioue 120 p t 1 A Few Hours Real [: Pleasure in the f Evening TH E bright f. light of the I; Rayo lamp I makes reading and I sewincr real nleas- S ures these evenings. > Rgfo 1 j Lamps The Rayo gives a \ steady light that j can't hurt the eyes. : It requires almost \r nn cjt-fpntinn. Its t simplicity of design | mates it easy to | keep clean. You ] don't have to re- f move the shade to \ light it?just lift the ^ gallery and touch a [ match. Most con- | venient ? most f efficient ? most | economical. ? Use Aladdin Security f Oil or Diamond White ; Oil /o obtain best results fj in Oil Stoves, Lamps and \ Heaters. ? ? The Rayo is only one % of our many products | especially suitable for ? use 011 the farm. ? . -i Standard Household Lubricant ^ . Standard Hand Separator _ s Oil ? f Parowax . Mica Axle Grease < Eureka Harness Oil jj Matchless Liquid Gloss f If your dealer does not carry them, write to- /' our nearest station. ifj 3 STANDARD OIL COMPANY \ (New Jersey) |>, BALTIMORE t. Washington, D. C. Charlotte. N. L Norfolk, Va. Charleston, W. Vfc. !, Rich mood, Va. Charleston, S. CL A 1 ^ "I Aboevilie-Greenwoo# , j MUTUAL H IVSIRilCE ! ASSOCIATION, 1 i A , m , * Property Insured, $1,890,000^ September 1, 1915. W V.1TV. TO OK CALl. on the nnderail * * or liie DJieclor of your 'CnwaBhl^ for ftp3 .^ifonnavioc yon may desire ftlo ?. our plan of Insurance. v/e :i?f.ure yon/ property RgaJaet C?stre? t;cn by m, mm n tsstma, an.1 io so cfceRper tbPr w)v msrrcurw C^/O" *.?ry !j> exisie;<?\ Dwellings covered witJr ? metal iooJs are iacnrecJ ior'Joper cent, cheapo tliHU other properiy. bor wu are prepared to prove to yr*E. tivui ovr* is the safest and cheape. t j?I*u o.' Isrnranre krown. j . E. ELiiKJE. Gen. A&ent Abbeville, 8. I. ERASES LYOF, Pras, Abbeville, 8, G, J* <j. 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