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-o f Met? ?praiser. VOL. 76. EBGEFIELD, S. C., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31. 1912 NO. 50 SALUDA'S FIRST TRAIN. Officers of the Road Receives Royal Welcome. Appropri ate Speeches Made Great Enthusiasm Special to The State. Saluda, Jan. 26.-The citizens of this town and community turned out in numbers to-day to witness the driving: of the last spike on the completion of the railroad track to the station in Saluda and to wel come the incoming of the first pas senger train of the Augusta North ern railway. Fully 1,000 people took part in the happy demonstra tion. The event marked a great epoch in the history of this town and county. At 11:30 o'clock a procession was formed in front of the court house, and the line of march, with Dr. J. W. Pitts acting marshall, was formed. After reaching Jennings street the procession halted until the first passenger train bearing the officers of tb? company , rolled into sight. A mighty shout from the multitude greeted the incoming train, which slowed up and was pre ceded to the station by the line of march. As the locomotive came to a standstill at the station the demon stration in the way of noise was terrific. The crowd was full of en thusiasm and gave vent to their pent-up feelings. Drums were beat, the band played, the men whooped and yelled, the ladies threw their - handkerchiefs in the air, engines blew their whistles, djnamite car tridges were exploded-in shon, bedlam broke loose. As the president, W. J. Mont gomery, and the other officials of the Augusta Northern stepped to the ground a select choir sang to the tune af J*Ajxiorixu?_A> _*L - .*- - - ing words composed by the general ^Trlanager, L. A. Boyd, especially for the occasion: "Our railroad-welcome thee To-day we greet with glee'; Of thee we sing. Long have we stayed at home, ' With doubts you'd ever come; But now we're free to roam, With help of thee. "No more we'll wait for mail; No more we''.l start and fail To reach our goal; But twice each day, 'tis true. Our letters, papers too, Will promptly be sent through On steel rails roll. "Long may we live to see All blessings brought by thee Shall never end. Prosperity, then, be thine, May brightest suns e'er shine On this new railroad line, Saluda's friend." At the conclusion of the singing the committee representing the citi zens since the inception of the movement culminating to-day in Saluda's greatest need, drove home the "lastpike." This committee is composed of the following: B. W. Grouch, chairman; G. C. Wheeler, C. J. Ramage, B. F. Forest, E. W. Able, J. W. Pitts and W. L. Dan. iel. The following program, with B. W. Crouch presiding, was then oar ried out: Eighth Psalm, re?p by Rev. J. E. Bailey; prayer by Rev. E. P. Taylor; song by select choir. C. J. Ramage was presented and made a very happy and appropriate talk. His remarks were frequently applauded. President Montgomery was introduced and his response was a very feeling one. He and his associates had been taken by com plete surprise and knew nothing of the warm reception that was in store for them until their arrival. It was very evident that he appre ciated the demonstration on the part of those present. He thanked the people of Salu da for the generous and kindly re ception, stating that from what he had learned of the good people ol this fair county it was but in keep ing with their best traditions. The speaker enumerated th< many difficulties that had been en countered in the building of th< road, but pledged himself and hil associates to give to Saluda one o the best short lines of railway ii South Carolina and a schedule tba would meet every requirement. In conolnsion he asked for as eai nest co-operation on the part of th citizens of this town and communi ty as had been given in the past, predicting that with a proper ex ploitation of the resources of this county it would so#n take its place in the very forefront among the leading counties of the state. Mr. Montgomery spoke with great feeling and he was frequently applauded. Vice-president M. C. Woods, sec retary J. C. Mace and treasurer Stackhouse likewise made short talks. General manager Boyd announced the following schedule, effective February 1st: Leave Saluda 7:45 a. m., arrive at Wards 8:55 a. m. Leave Wards 10:15 a. m., arrive Saluda 11:25 a. m. Leave Saluda 3:30 p. m., arrive Wards 4:40 p. m. Leave Wards 6:55 p. m., arrive at Saluda 8:05 p. m. The Long Meter Doxology was sung by the entire audience follow ed with the benediction by Rev. N. D. Bodie. It is proposed that on the day this road is to be received by the railroad commissioners to make the occasion one of the greatest in the history of Saluda. State-wide adver tisement will be given, and it is ex pected that at least 5,000 people will bp present GOD SAVE THE STATE. Written for the Yorkville Enquirer. Awake, ye men who love the right, Awake ye men who love the right, Truth and honor call you to fight, For wrong is rife and sin is bold, Lodged in many a stronghold. Together stand a reckless band Devouring our beloved land, From prodigal sons-'tis not too late, God save the state, God save the stat?! Let sons arise like those of old, Men of honor both true and bold, Men of courage and hearts of steel, Men to make the enemy reel, Patriots who count not the cost, Lest liberty and right be lost. Oh, Freemen! dq not longer-wait, God save the state, God saxe, the, . -, ^?ua -.--r^r-zTouAinz, Sick at heartt convulsed in frame, She stands and weeps, and weeps again, For sons with foul dishonor's stain. Dang'rously near her nursery, She placed ner dispensary, And lo! her sons drank long and late. God save the state, God save the state! grangers came and joined the glee, .*.?/as the time of high revelry, They drank and arank and loudly laughed, As many a cup they quaffed, but at length pay day came, so ill, And strangers nor sons had a bill, Then what.' Listen! Sad to relate. God save the sta*, God save the state! Then those who on pleasure so daft, Invented the thing now called graft, And in mother's packet a bill They found, and took it. Oh! so ill, 'Twas so convenient, so quick, It seemed a wonderiul trick. Under their tongues they rolled the bait, God save the state, God save the state! Other bills they found, and grew rich, With hands and pockets lull ot' "sich," Then tney quarreled, and it got out, What their long quarrel was about; For themis wanted more and more, Of such a rich, bountiful store, Now see enemies full of hate, God save the state, God save the state! Help, Lord; for godly men ceaseth, For the wicked tney increaseth, For the vilest are exalted, For dishonor is promoted. O, Lord; make bare Thy holy arm, Save our beloved state from harm, On Thee, Lord God of Hosts, we wait. God save the state, God save the state! A crimson stain is on our soil, A crimson stain is on our soil, Our state's weak sons the mob do'h speed, Sowing broadcast anarchy's seed, Their example obliterate, Their influence annihilate, Their hearts, O Lord, regenerate, God save the state, God save the state! Carolina, again prostrate, Lift up thy head, be calm and wait, Strong sons will come and rescue thee, And give to thee thy liberty. Thy luture glory shall be bright, With freedom's pure and holy light, Our fathers' God-'tis not too late. God save the state, God save the state! -T. P. Burgess. An old darkey was taken ill, and called in a physician of his own I race. After a time, as there were ni signs of improvement, he asked foi a white doctor. Soon after arriving the doctor felt the old man's pulse and then examined his tongue. "Did your other doctor take you temperature?" he asked. "I don't know, boss," replied th sick negro; "I haven't missed any thing but my watch as yet." 200 Boys' Suits, 100 Overcoats and 500 pairs of pants, to be sold t make room for my spring goodt We will save you money. F. G MERTINS, Augusta, Ga. PLUM BRANCH NEWS. i i Sentiment on Secession Divided. Oyster and Valentine Par ty. Preachers and Teach- > ers Feted. The question of coing into Green wood county has been a live one with our people for the past few days. Quite a number still cling to old Edgefield, and have petitioned the legislature not to act favorably on the recent election, while anoth er party are equally determined that Pl um Branch township shall be come a part of Greenwood, and sent a delegation to Columbia to argue the merits of their side of the case. Our people will be gratified when it is settled, so that we can know what is to be our place in the world. J. W. Miller and J. W. Brack nell made a business trip to Plum Branch last week. Prof. N. H. Fender, Miss Mae Roper and Miss Elloree Anderson went to Karksville on the night of the 20th to hear the lecture by Prof. L. T. Baker of the university of South Carolina. There will be an oyster supper and Valentine party at the home of Mrs. H. Banks on the night of February 14th, under the auspices of the ^Vconan's Missionary Union of the Baptist church. The public is cordially invited. The community has again turned her attention toward improving the appearance of her cemetery, and the plan is to soon have it one that will be a credit to the community. The rubbish is all to be removed and cemetery fenced. Rev. B. H. Covington of th* Methodist church preached an intoflj esting sermon to bisj^n^-^'^^H thjjfl j?" J ?TI Juu?ay-f?orniifi fur this year. ffiS The Baptist church has curta^J in foiar Sunday school room's, ana11 they ture now ready for use. Three weeks ago a sufficient number of classes was organized for the grad ing of the school, and her motto for the future is, "an average attend ance of a hundred ?i the Sunday school." This is th? outcome of a series of resolutions ^passed by the church the first Sund y in Novem ber of Last year. By ?r?solution of the church at her last meeting, the Baptist will have her Sunday school every Sunday morning at 10:45 and preaching on first and fourth Sun day mornings at 11:45. Miss Clifford Beckem of Augusta who is teaching music at McCor mick has arranged to give Tuesdays and Fridays of each week to a class in the Plum, Branch high school very much to the gratification of our people, our music teacher hav ing married during the Christmas holidays. Thus our school is again well equipped. The mid-winter ex aminations are over, and she is in the midst of her spring term. Her methods are up-to-date, and our people are coming more and more to recognize the high grade work that is being done, and the value of the school to the community. Mrs. C. P. Holley is very sick, suffering from a third stroke of paralysis, and as a result she is speechless and confined to her bed. Mrs. Ed Coleman entertained at dinner on the 21st inst, Rev. J. Earle Freeman and family, Miss Elloree Auderson and Miss Mae Roper. Sheriff Ouzts and P. R. Wates of Edgefield visited our town on Tuesday, the 23rd inst, James Collier visited bis sister in Georgia on the third Sunday. A Happy Afterthought. The story of a proposal by tele phone is recorded by a writer in the Philadelphia Ledger. Pete, a color ed youth, was very bashful, and having decided, first, that he want ed Miss Johnson for his wife, and, second, that he dared not ask her in person, he had recourse to the tele phone. He rang her up at the house of her employer, and inquired: "ls dr?t you, Miss Johnson?" "Yaa8," came the reply. "Well, Miss Johnson, I's got ? mos' portant question to ask you?' "Yaas." "Will you marry me, Miss John son?" "Yaas. Who is it, please?" PARKSVILLE NEWS, Prof. Baker Gives Good Lec ture. Death of Mrs. George I Wood. Interesting B. Y. P. U. Meeting. ' In the face of present conditions this paragraph from Chief Justice Gary's speech before the bar asso ciation in Columbia last week, has gie right ring. He said: A lawyer who invents or manufactures de fences for prisoners, or procures Sis acquittal by the practice of ?ay manner ?? deceit, cajolery, wil mj. distortion or misrepresentation ? facts, or in any other means not ifthin the faDirit, as well as the let of the lav/, is to be reckoned an ny to society. n enemy to society. Well socie always had its enemies, and s well within the province of e who are looking to its inter to watch for enemies. If "eter rvigilance is the price of liber y" it can also be said, that it is tbe price of anything worth having, society not being an exception. Last week was beautiful indeed. Tho truth is, we are obliged to nave some bad weather, and bad roads to help us appreciate good weather and good roads. And this reminds me, nota single opponent! of the good roads movement ac-1 eepted our challenge of last week, although the weather as well as roads had greatly improved. Where are they? Hide hide, hide. Mr.-Robert Moultrie a nephew of Messrs. M/B. and R. J. Moul trie of Rehoboth had the misfortune last week while running, to fall and break his thigh half way between d hip. While Mr. Moul *"*?fc*pfEftraiLhA.?L doing as ' sufferer from cancer ...Jx*a1 ) the beyond. While we] he long struggle has ended, a?T"wVt>2lieve the victory won, and that the pure soul of Mrs. Wood is baskin?^in the sunshine of a Sav iour's love. We shall naver forget | the last conscious hand grasp she gave the writer, and although un able to utter a word, that grasp spoke volumes. In the passing away of Mrs. Wood, a .good woman has j gone to her eternal reward, and we earnestly pray God's blessings upon the disconsolate h-sband, the moth erless boys, and eapecially the sweet little girls, Martha and Joe, aged 10 and 12 respectively. May the great God, who "tempers the wind to the shorn lamb" raise them up friends, who may, at least, take the place of mother's love and coun sel to some extent. Mrs. Wood was buried by her pastor at 3 o'clock Sunday, yester day the 28th, in the Red Hill ceme tery. Peace to her ashes. %&$-^ On last Friday night we had a most instructive lecture on the Re ligious and educational value of the theatre" by Prof. L. T. Baker of the South Carolina Universit? Prof. Baker is not an orator, but a born teacher, being in the right place as Prof. of Pedagogy in the University. The University is do ing a great work in sending out her professors to lecture upon sub jects demanding serious considera tion, which will inure to the inter ests of the entire state, and our peo ple should fully appreciate these efforts. Mrs. Essie Jones and little Wood row Jones, who has the distinction of having been born in Parksville, have returnad to their home in Greenville. Mrs. Jones had been on an extended visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Garrett and to them we offer our condolence upon Mrs. Jones' departure, while we pull our hat to little Woodrow Wilson. Mr. Press Culbreath, who mar ried Miss Mattie Strom, is the proud father of another fine girl, born Sunday morning the 28th. The Stork has been very thoughtful of Mr. and Mrs. Culbreath. Having been married seven or eight years, they have two as fine boys and three as "likely" girls, as can b< started anywhere. We sincerely con grat?late all of them. Mr. J. C. Morgan has returned from his recent trip to south wes' Georgia thoroughly elated over hif visit. At Sylvester he spent som< time with Mr. Garrison Hollowa: Reynolds, a son of Reuben Rey nolds. The name leads us to believ be has many relatives in old Edge field, both among the Reynoldesanc Holloways. Miss. Eunice Abrams, of New berry, is on a visit to Miss Martha Dorn. We regret to say that since she came she bas beeii quite siel though we trust not seriously ill. 'Our legislature is doing itself proud" is about the concensus ol opinion hereabouts in sitting a lit tle heavily upon his Excellency's, vagaries and vanities. We should hate to feel that a majority of our people are of the Blease type, there fore we congratulate those of our representative? who stand like men for the majority, who are of a bet ter type. We would advise those who stand with and for the govern or to either have all the histories burned, or never let their children and grand children learn to read so that they be kept in ignorance of how their ancestors stood, for we feel sure they will be ashamed to let them know that they ev jr es poused the cause of Bleaseism. Ver bum Sap. Miss Anderson, a beautiful and accomplished young woman,and one of the teachers in the Plum Branch high school visited Miss Martha Dorn Sunday. All three of the Plum Branch teachers attended the lecture de livered by Prof. Baker Friday j night. We hope to see them with us often. Capt. Able James is on a visit to his brother Capt. M. W. James of this town. The B. -Y. P. TX had a good meeting last night, the subject be ing: 'The little books of the Bi ble-Titus." Bro. T. G. Talbert made a most excellent address on the qualification of the minister and Rev. T. H. Garrett talked ear nestly and plainly on what the church member ought to be. The inga d?"tne^4?n?iGt>j -^a^Zj^N' ? some time. More Anon. Kind Words Appreciated. Kind and encouraging words are appreciated by every individual, and especially when they are spon taneous and come from some un expected source. A few days ago the editor received a letter from a gentleman who resides in the lower part of the county who renewed his subscription and was kind enough to add the following: "Your paper is up-to date, far above the average county paper, and it is a great source of pleasure to rae. I trust that I shall bu fortu nate enough to receive its weekly visits for many years to come." In Memory of W. Fred Stillwell. Whereas the grim arm of Death has again invaded our ranks and taken from us our brother, W. Fred Stillwell. And whereas, even the very last act of Bro. Stillwell here on this earth was for the furtherance of a cause to which our union is betroth ed, namely, the cause of education, and by that act, together with his entire life, he has shown his loyal ty and fidelity to the union- and the cause of humanity. And by his daily walk among us we have been made to know his de votion to duty, the community, to his friends, those who were dear to him, to his church, and to his God, therefore be it resolved: 1st That in his death the union has lost a loyal member, the com munity a valued citizen, his friends a genial open heart, his church a consecrated life, his parents an arm that was ever ready to bear them up in their infirmities, his sisters and brothers one they knew to be worthy their confidence, his chil dren a most tender and loving fa ther. 2nd That in his death we bow to the will of Him who doeth all things well and extend to the be reaved family our tenderest sympa thies, and commend tbem to Him who invites the infirm to lean heavi ly upon Him, who wept at the grave of Lazarus, and has promised to be a father to the fatherless. 3rd That these reoolutions Ix written in our minutes, and sent tc The Edgefield Advertiser and News Monitor, for publication and a copj be sent the family. - R. N. Broadwater, H. H. Herlong, S. B. Marsh. Harmony club, F. E. U. 1 JOHNSTON LETTER. New Century Club Delightfully Entertained. Revival Meet ing Well Attended. Very Sad Death. .Mrs. J. A. Dobey entertained the i new century club on last Tuesday afternoon and the meeting was one of pleasure to each member. Besides the members there were several in vited guests. After routine business, the lesson for the afternoon was taught by Mrs. Fletcher Boyd. The subject was "The western ooast of Africa" by Miss Ida V. Simonton, who spent a year in the heart of, and on the coast of Africa. Her descriptions and experiences are most interesting. During the social hour, the hostess served a delightful salad course, followed by sweets. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Albert Dozier on February otb, and Mrs. Wm. Toney will teach the les son. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Asbill and Miss Annie Louise Asbell, of Win ston-Salem, N. C., are here for a visit. Mesdames Annie P. Harrison and Burrell Boatwright are at home from a visit to Mrs. Hampton Kirkland at Ola, S. C. Mr. and Mrs. George Turnipseed and Mrs. Rhett Coleman, who have been guests of Mrs. B. L. Allen re turned to ?Greenville on Saturday. iMrs. John Wright and Miss An nie Holmes Harrison visited at Leesville receutly. Col. and Mrs. R. B. Watson, of Ridge, were visitors here during the" week, and attended the services ?tihe Baptist church. Mr. Tom L. Barker, of Colom bie, was a visitor here during the ; . -, -: cko, of Aila;: . is visiting her ^:^U\^^mMsvmi >?> Marsh. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Yonce, of Grovetown, Ga., are visiting rela tives here. Miss Martha Johnson, of New berry, has been the guest of Mrs. P. E. Monroe. Mrs. Frank Crouch and son, of Augusta, are visiting at the home of the former's father Mr. S. J. Watson. Mrs. Ellis Davenport, of New berry, is visiting at the Bouknight homestead, near town. Mr. Belton Stevens, of Eulala, has "Deon visiting his brother, Mr. P. C. Stevens. Misses Maud and Gladys Sawyer have crone to Georgetown for a two month's visit in the home of their brother, Dr. Olin Sawyer. Miss Edith Miller, of Trenton, is spending this week with Mias Pet LaGrone. The news of the death of Mrs. Hodges, of Bennettsville, was re ceived here with sorrow. She was a sister of Mrs. Nettie Wills, a for mer resident, and was Miss Carrie Boyd before her marriage, and dur ing her visits here made many warm friends. Mr. and Mrs. H?nry Reaves, of Ridge, spent Sunday here with friends. Hon. Geo. Bell Timraerman and Mr. L. L. Rushton, spent Sunday here with friends. Mrs. E. A. Schnell has returned to her home in Greenwich, Conu., after a fortnight's visit to her moth er, Mrs. Eleanor Ivy. On her way, she stopped at Randolph-Macon college,- Va., to see her daughter, Miss Iva Turner. Rev. B. R. Seales, of Langley, has been spending a few days here with relatives. Mrs. Martin Lott died suddenly at her home near town on Sunday morning, and the interment was made in the cemetery at Wards. Mrs. Lott was a Miss Ward, before her marriage. The revival services being held at the Baptist church will continue through this week, services each morning at ll o'clock and in the evening?at 7:45 o'clock. Rev. W. R. Williams, as musical direotor is furnishing splendid music, and the attendance is good, all considering it a rare privilege to hear Dr. Hatcher. Miss Lucile Beaks spent the week end at Batesburg with her friend, Miss Maria English.