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v > ? . ? tl o eft cl tl %ht?m. (Mi? Jtajraper 3? ^|tfb Carota VOL77, EDGEFI?LDTS. C., WEDNE^AY, APRIL 17,1912_ NO. 10 JOHNSTON LETTER. Monument Unveiling on Fri day. District Convention of U. D. C. a Great Suc cess. The unveiling of the monument here to the Confederate dead, will be on Friday of this week, the ex ercises to begin at 3 o'clock. A line will be formed from the monument to the cemetery nearby, composed of the school children, the D. of C. the children of the confederacy and citizens and visitors, and through this line will march the veterans ?who will carry the garlands of flowers which have been placed at the base cf the monument, to the graves of the departed heroes, and decorate them. After the return, J quartette will be sung, and Dr. W S. Doreett will offer a prayer. The speaker of the occasion will be Hon Thomas McLeod, of Bishopville, who will be introduced by Rev. I E. Monroe. "Just before the battle mother," sung bj Mrs. F. M. Boyd, with the quartette joining in the chorus. The unveilers will be the president of chapter, Mrs. J. H. White, and Mrs. Angeline Bacon, oldest members of the chapter, with the officers and children of the Con federacy, as honorary members. "Tenting on the old camp ground," will be sung by the school children, and the benediction by Rev. E. H. Beckham. On the grounds about the monument the Boy Scouts of America will pitch their tents, and will appear in their uniform which will add to the scene. All the veterans of Edgefield county, are cordially invited to be present at the unveiling and memo rial exercises on Friday of this week, which will begin at 3 o'clock, and it is hoped that they will as semble at the monument by 2:30. Mrs. W. J. Hatcher spent Sundry in Leesville, and in the afternoon made a talk to the Y. W. A's. and sunbeams at a special meeting. Mr. J. M. Turner spent Sunday in Columbia with Mr. C. F. Pech man, who is at the Caldwell Hotel, under medical treatment. His f riends will be delighted to know [that he is improving, and conten? plates coming home soon. Mrs. J. J. Wetherford and Miss Inez Wetherford will leave soon to join Mr. Wetherford in Florida Mrs. Eleanor Ivy contemplates going to Greenwich, Conn., at an early date to visit her daughter, Mrs. E. A. Schnell. Miss Angelle Andrews who has been teaching near Asheville, is here for the summer months. Mrs. Henry Clark, of Aiken spent last week here with her sister, Miss Clara Sawyer. The district conference, of the Ridge division, U. D. C., held its session here last Tuesday, April 9th, with the Mary Ann Buie chap ter. In this division, there are 19 chapters located at Aiken, Bates burg, Beech Island, Blackstock, Camden, Chester, Columbia, Edge ! field. Fort, Mill, Lancaster, Old Point, Rock Hill, Ridge, Saluda, Winnsboro and Yorkville. It was greatly regretted that the attendance was small, there being only 5 chap ters represented, Edgefield, Ridge, Batebburg, Leesville and Columbia. The presence of these delegates, with that of the beloved state presi dent, Mrs. C. E. Graham, of Green ville, ?nd Miss Alice Earle, vice president, of Columbia, made a happy occasion. The exercises were held in the Turner hall, which showed a pa" triotic air with Confederate flags and other decorations of red and white. Upon the platform were Miss Earle and Mrs- C. E. Graham and Mrs. J. H. White, local president, who conducted the first part of the exercises which were op?ned with the Ritual and was followed by greetings, from Dr. W. S. Dorset, of the Baptist church, and Rev. P. E. Monroe, of the Lutheran church. Reading, "When Lee rode," Miss Winton Lott; greetings from the new century club. Mrs. J. W. Marsh; "The thinning ranks," Miss Lillie LaGrone, welcome from the hostess chapter, Mrs. G. P. Cobb; response for the division, Mrs. U. R, Brooks. Concluding this, Miss Earle took charge of the meeting, and express, ed her great appreciation and pleas ure A the division meeting here, and gave an excellent talk on chap ter duties, and offered many goo suggestions for increase of inter?s in the work. She introduced Mn Graham to the body, which rose a it greeted her. Mrs. Graham is charming woman, of modest di meanor, and won the love and ac miration of ail who had not prev: ously known her. She was lietene to with interest, and each felt ic spired to more loyal work. Following her address, the mir utes of the last conference held a Lancaster were read by Miss Zen Payne, local secretary, and also al reports of chapters with reprsents tives. As a whole, these report showed godd work done by th chapters. A paper on "Best ideas of chap ter work," was read by Mrs. Fre< Cullum, of Batesburg, her fou principal thoughts being, "A defi nite object of work," "Each mern ber some special work," "Worl made public once a year," and "Or ganization of children's chapters.' Resolutions were read by Mrs White concerning the proper ob servation of memorial day, whicl were heartily endorsed and accept ed. An open session was held and ? number were ready with questions The singing of Dixie, closed th< session. Luncheon was served to al in an adjoining room, and the cen terpiece of the table was a miniatur? cannon in red and white, and abou on the table were drums filled witl pot plants, and blooming flowers Throe courses were served, in whicl the colors were prettily carried out The favors were red cards, bearing the names of the counties represent ed, in chain links with a claspec hand of union in the center. Befon leaving the table Dr. Dorset toast ed, Mrs. C. E. Graham and Mrs. J H. White. Some time during the fall months the flower show will again be held under the auspices of the D. of C. and all growers of flowers are invi ted to send their names in to the registrar, Mrs. Annie P. Harrison? for entry. An appointed committee has arranged the flower classifica tion as follows: Class A: Finest collection of Chrysanthemums, 12 varieties, one bloom each. Class B Finest single white chry santhemum. Class C: Finest single red. Class D: Finest single pink. Class E: Finest cream. Class F: Finest deep pink or car mine. Class G: Finest single yellow. Class H: Finest single bronze. Class I: Best collection pink, 3 varieties, one bloom each. Class J: Best collection yellow, 3 varieties, ene bloom each. Class E: Best collection red, 3 varieties, one bloom each. Class L: Best collection pure white, 3 varieties, one bloom each. Clads M: Finest three on one stem, of any color except yellow or bronze. Class N: Finest number of blooms on one plant, any variety, not less than 8. Class O: Best collection of dahl ias, 6 varieties, one bloom each. Class P: Best collection of cream and white roses. Class Q: Best collection mixed roses. Class R: Best nasturtiums. Class S: Best carnations. Class T: Best farfugiun. Class U: Best maiden hair fern; Class V: Best spengeri. Class W: Best Boston fern. Class X: Ostrich plume fern. Class Y: Best plumosus. Class Z: Best begonia. Class etc: Best collection of be gonias, not less than 4 varieties. Class aa: Best collection of palms not less than 4 varieties. Class bb: Finest palm. Class cc: Finest collection of ferns. Class dd: Finest pot plant of any variety, not classified. Class ee: Finest cut flower of any kind, not classified. Young people's show, 16 years and under. Class A: Best collection of chry santhemums, 5 varieties, 1 bloom each. Class B: Finest single chrysanthe mum, any color. Class C: Finest number of blooms on one plant? not less than 5. Class D: Best chrysanthemum grown by boy under 14 years. Class E: Best chrysanthemum grown by girl under 14 years. INTERESTING LETTER. Farm Demonstration Agent Writes Interestingly of the Trenton-Philippi Section of the County. It is our business to travel over the country and mix with the peo ple. It would be monotonous were it not for the. fact that we meet so manv people all of whom differ in their individuality. It was our privilege a few days since to visit the Trenton section. Some of our staunchest citizens live there and they are good farmers and business men. On the plantation of Mr. J. Mon roe Swearingen we saw many things that would interest one whose duty it is to look after the welfare and uplift of the rural classes. Mr. Swearingen has forever dissipated the idea that we can't raise horses and mules in South Carolina. His pair of bay mare colts would be a credit to any stock farm of the blue grass section of Kentucky. They are 2 and 3 years old, full sisters and as much alike as any two ani mals could be. If we were asked to put a value on them we would say $600. Mr. Swearingen, aside from his knowledge ?f^Sne horse ilesh and how to raise them and a hustling and successful farmer, is also somewhat of an inventor. His cotton seed distributor is something new under the sun and it would be profitable for farmers who use their green cotton seed to see ic. Ott this same ridge, a fertile Bec ti on of Edgefield county lying between Shaw's creek and Little Horse creek, are several good fannel s , and pa triotic citizens, and all of their farms are well improved. Mr. Jas. R,. S.mith, trained by his lather Mr. B, R. Smith, knows how, to make the earth respond to his touch. He has a reputation among the corn growers of South Carolina. The Harrison brothers were born and raised in this neighborhood. TheBe gentlemen-Messrs. B. J. and Edmund-have the inherited qualities of the true sotuhern gen tlemen. They are successful farm ers and when you come around they make you feel (exceedingly comfort able and when duty warns yon that you should be moving we complain of circumstances being harsh. Mrs. B. J. Harrison is one of the most lovable and popular women in the state. She is the daughter of Col. Robt, MoCarty.. Col. McCarty knows what it is to face grape and canister, live on hard tack, march day or night on an empty stomach and sleep in the snow for bis coun try's honor. The Col. lives with his children in their beautiful coun try home. Next to the Harrison brothers, livesJMr. H. M. Herlong. Mr. Her long moved from Saluda county and in casting his lot among these people he made a wise move. Mike was always a good fellow and will die one. He is quite an accession to this community. Neighbor to Mr. Herlong is Hon. Jerome H. Courtney, our youthful handsome and brainy legislator. He is not only a safe lawmaker, but a farmer who knows and is anxious to know more about the great science of making the soil respond to the skill of thorough preparation, tilage and proper cultivation. On the eastern side of Shaw's creek we find Mr. W. W. Wise, a man full of energy and frugality. Mr. Wise owns quite a nice piece of i several hundred acres. We have often found him leading his hands. While it is a heavy tax on one men tally and physically, yet he delights i to play this role. Living near Mr. Wise is Mr. Henry W. Jackson. Mr. Jackson is known throughout the county as Christian gentleman and one of the main pillars of Philippi Baptist church. His efforts to elevate and place agriculture among the sciences are highly appreciated by those i with whom he comes in contact. ; Mr. W. H. Jaokson, son of Mr. i H. W. Jackson, is one of the pro gressive young farmers that bids fair to make his mark in his chosen vocation. Next to the Jacksons live the Pardue brothers, W. H. and W. E. These gentlemen are always busy. Besides being successful farmers they are also contractors and time never weighs heavily upon their hands. They are pillars of the MPchoo^ taught by Miss Maggie e next find Mr. Jas. T. Neal, our'chum of boyhood days, who lived in Florida for several years as a trau farmer. He was successful in bis truck business, but his heart yearned for his native heath aud 2 years ago he and his interesting famiJy came back. Mr. Neal is a bornv farmer and his skill was shown last year in his big crop of corn anjtabtton. ' P. N. L. Another Link in the Chain of Ked Mother Love*'' vc Mrs. Mims: Having just ir timely article anent the iry question in our county pa feel constrained to write you lajMfeartilv I endorse every word youworthily said. As a member] gW\ C. T. U., as a neighbor .a citizen I feel like saying, il of a citizen's rights) as an I ?er, with ten years of my) besU&oars. given cheerfully and rfnlly to Edgefield's boys and and as a mother, my interest J I subject is second to none j ith you and Edgefield's count le$IBod Christian men and wo rho are fighting this move, I be allied, to aid if I can, to | sympathetic endorsement, ,be all I can do, to send my to a throne of grace, that .wise good ?God may spare us ?rtible calamity, for such I re :he re-opening of a dispensary, iy child can not be educated ft money at the cost of the | Less and peace of other homes, and even lives, I prefer that she grow np in ignorance. May God use you, your facile pen and your wide influence well, is my prayer. Yours in sympathetic appreciation, Marie R. Middleton, Gardnervifle School. Dear Advertiser:- This is my first attempt to write a letter to be pub lished. |The farmers are all busy preparing land for planting crops. The corn is about alCplanted. Mr. J. V. Cooper's little daugh ter and little son were visiting re?a-1 ti vea in Trenton Sunday. Mr. D. P. Boone was visiting) friends down here Sunday. Mr. H. H. Scott and daughter are | expected to visit Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Cooper. Mr. T. L. Harley will leave soon for Hot Springs, Ark., in search of ] better health. Mr. Harley is a good neighbor and will be missed very much in our chnrch. Cards are out for the wedding of Miss Teresa Mealing of North Au gusta for next Tuesday. We had a very enjoyable Easter hnnt at Gardnerville school last Friday. The mothers, small sisters and brothers were guests of the teacher and pupils. The prizes were won by Misses Lizzie and Christine Cooper. Little Girl. Opposes Dispensary Movement. Having been informed that there is a movement on foot for the re establishment of the dispensary at Edgefield, and knowing that the sale of whiskey is detrimental to good government, that it encourages all manner of immorality, lawless ness and crime, and retards the growth of all religious organiza tions, Therefore be it resolved, 1st. That we condemn in strong est terms the movement, and pledge ourselves to do all in our power, collectively and individually to prevent the re-establishment of the dispensary. 2nd. T' sra call on all relig ious orr .tions, and all good people jving in law and order to ta1 > firm stand, and say by wor -ad action that we object to thi? stumbling block being placed before our young men. 3rd. That a a copy of these res olutions be spread on our minutes, ind a copy be sent to the county papers for publication. B. R. Smith, S. B. Marsh, L. G. Watson, Committee Harmony S. S. Let us supply you with seed Irish potatoes. We have them direct from the eastern seed farm, in all the popular varieties, suoh as Early Rose, Bliss, Irish Cobbler etc B. Timmons. PARKSVILLE LETTER. Ministers and W. C. T. U. Com. mended. Cel. Talbert At tended Unveiling in Co lumbia. The following from the Colom bia state, shows which way the wind is blowing in politics by the liqnor men: 1 Chester, April 4.-Solicitor J. K. Henry, who according to Judge Ernest Gary, has no superior in this state as solicitor, has issued a note of warning that will be of im mense interest to a great many counties in South Carolina where petitions are being circulated among the people calling for an election to be held at the general election this fall on the dispensary question. He said that he desired to sound a note of warning against mixing li quor with the general election. There is being circulated, so he has heard, a petition to vote at the gen eral election on the re-establishment of a dispensary in Chester. "This will be a terrible mistake," says Mr. Henry, "because everybody votes Democratic and Republican at the general election. It means that the liquor interests will have an oppor tunity to get some negro votes on this question and gradually this in terest will see that the negro is reg istered in order to vote him at the general election. "To mix a vote on liquor with our general election is the most dan gerous move made in the state for many years. It will prove the begin ning of the end to undisturbed white supremacy sure. 'Two years ago I predicted, from signs that I saw in the political sky, that this move would be made. The only safe thing to do is to refuse to sign such, a petition for such an eleotion except during an off elec tion year. This liquor question should be kept clear of oar politics." After reading the two last issues of The Advertiser I want to say: God bless Dr. Jeffries, God bless Bro. Shannonhouse, God bless my old friend Cris Williams, God bless Bro. Minick, Uncle Iv, old Sol, and all the good folks whose eyes are open, and who are not afrid to con demn evil, and finally permit me to say, God bless the good women of the W. C. T. U. We have read your appeal of "mother love" protest ing against the re-establishment of the dispensary, directed to the vot ers oat side the town of Edgefield, and especially to the towns of Parksville, Plum Branch, Modoc and Clark's Hill. We congratulate you upon the fine citizenship of the town of Edgr?ald, and say God bless your brave merchants, who are clean, level headed and patriot ic, and we want to assure you that the good people of these towns, have heard your appeal and intend to stand by you. Amen. Mrs. James A. Dobey from John ston, and Mr. and Mrs. Josie Bus sey from Spartanburg, have been spending some time with their mother, Mrs. L. F. Dorn. Mrs. Do bey returned to her home yesterday and Mr. and Mr?. Bussey will re turn this week. Mrs. Lena Reynolds, widow of the late Thos. Reynolds deceased, spent several days last week visit ing her aister, Miss Annie Reynolds, whom she reports as quite sick. Mr. Hunter of North Carolina, who married Miss Octavia Harmon of Edgefield, is on a visit to friends and relatives in Parksville. Dr. Stone from Saluda is on a visit to Dr. W. G. Blackwell of our town. Dr. Stone is a classmate and friend of Prof. A. C. West and is I withal a prepossessing : young man. Bro. Covington of the Methodist church preached a most instructive sermon Sunday afternoon on wit nessing for Christ. We noticed in the audience Mr. Will Wells of Plum Branch, a faithful R. F. D. carrier. He seems better pleased with the roads than when we saw him last. Mr. Dixie Buchanan, wife and babies spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Seigler. Plum Branch people do love to come to Parks ville and we do appreciate their vis its. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Parks spent the day yesterday with Mr. and Mrs. Anon. We are so glad to re port the fact that Mrs. Parks after her long confinement at home from sickness, is able to be oat visiting" once more. The first Sunday in May has been appointed as the day upon which our Baptist brethren will call a pas tor. It looks like, if a preacher from Orangeburg could come up and car ry away one of our church workers, some of our people either male or. female in order to pay back, or to some extent fill the place thus made vacant induce some comely young preacher to move in our midst We have the bran new parsonage nicely finished and paid for too. Now what say you Miss president of the matrimonial bureau? Let us, by all mean?, have the preacher. The candidates are beginning to shake hands around, and they are all cordial good fellows, but let us judge them more by their charac ter, and what they have done in the past, than by what they threaten to do in the future. Selah. The last week the weather has been ideal, and our farmers of the west pide have put in some telling work. The lands however, Jon ac count of the excessive rains the past winter are cloddy and rough. The gardeners too have been busy, many of the fair ones having discarded the "soft pedal" and the "Lord's of Creation" have all of a sudden got ten extremely busy. Mr. Editor you know how it is. We are sorry to state, that our useful, patriotic and intelligent fel lowcitizen, Mr. R. A. Cochran, of Rehoboth, is in a hospital in Au gusta for a serious operation. Mr. Cochran has been ill for more than a year and we hope the operation may be successful and give speedy relief. Col. W. J. Talbert visited Co lumbia last week and witnessed the unveiling of the great monument to the fortitude, the self sacrifice, the patience, the devotion of our moth ers and grandmothers of the south ern Confederacy. Col. Barn well's speech was good, the exercises and reading: acid unveiling: marks, in my judgment the greatest speech since reconstruction. The B. Y. P. ?. of the Baptist church was well amended last night. Mr. J. C. Morgan made a most practical talk on "Fulfilling the law." More Anon. Rev. Mr. Bailey's Appointments. Services in the Presbyterian churches of Edgefield, Trenton and Johnston, conducted by the pastor,. Rev. E. C. Bailey, as follows: Edgefield-First and third Sun days at ll a. m. Sabbath school 10 a. m. Trenton-First aud third Sundays at 8 p. m., and fourth Sunday at ll a. m. Johnston-Second Sunday at 11:15 a. m., and fourth Sunday at 8 p. m. Letter From State Chairman To the County Chairmen of Demo cratic party of South Carolina: Gentlemen: The State Demo cratic Executive Committee at its regular meeting held last night passed a resolution ordering a eon vention bf the Democratic party of South Carolina to be assembled in Columbia on the 15th day of May, at 12 m, for the purpose of electing delegates to the National Democrat ic convention and a National Com mitteeman, and for the transaction of other such business as maycome before it You will please issue orders im mediately to the club presidents in your respective counties to assem ble their clubs on Saturday, April 27th, for re-organization, and for the purpose of electing delegates to the county conventions to assem ble on May the 6th. It will be the duty of the county conventions to elect delegates to the state convention and to transact such other business as may come before them. Each county is en titled to twice its representation in the general assembly of this state. You are respectfully requested to urge a full attendance of the people at the club meetings, as in the past these meetings have been poorly at tended. Yours respectfully, Wilie Jones, Chairman. J.D. Bell, Secretary. Georgia Cant Syrup, fresh from the South Georgia farms, at B. Timmoii*