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(?l?tnt ^zwBpnpzvQn ^?i?? Carolina VOL. 77. EDGEFIELD, S. C., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25,1912 NO. 34 JOHNSTON LETTER. Rev. Pierce Kinard Will Hold Tent Meeting. W. C. T. U. Elect Officers. Mrs. Tur ner Entertained. j Saturday was a busy day in the iotton market, something over 250 Dales being sold. Miss Lyles, of Columbia, is the mest of Mrs. E. H. Beckham. Rev. W. P. B. Kinard, of Ep rorth, has come to Johnston from bethlehem, and will hold a series f services here fo* a week or more, eginning Thursday evening. These E-rvices will be held 'under his tent mich is on the M. E. church j rounds. He has with him the blind ianist, Mr. John Landrum, who rill have charge of the music. At a recent meeting of the W. . T. U. held with Mrs. T. R. ?enny, the officers for the year ?ere elected as follows: Mrs. C. F. ?schroan, president; vice-presidents, ?esdatnes J. W. Marsh, M. A. ?uiet, H. C. Bartley, E. H. BecK ?m; treasurer, Mrs. Fannie Hoyt; fcretary, Mrs. Alvin Eidson; cor Hponding secretary, Mrs. J. P. Bau. The delegates elected for the ?te convention at Anderson were Bsdames J. A. Lott, A. P. Lewis Bu a very early date, a game of Bog checks will be played upon SB base ball field, the affair to be Her the auspices of the D. of C. Hp game will be coached by Mr. Kilburn, of Columbia, and the rig Hs will be 12 boys and 12 giris. His will be very unique and prom w to draw a large crowd. During H evening a game of old fashion B'blind fold" will be played, and ?doubt large crowds will come H to these amusing attractions. An last Thursday afternoon, Mrs. Br. Turner entertained a large ?ber o? her friends, the occasion Hg in honor of her visiting ?d, Mrs. Oscar Swineford, of ?mond, Va. The rooms of the HHr floor were beautifully dec Bd in palms and foliage plants Bthe mantels were banked in B and roses. As the guests ar B they were met by Mrs. C. F. |?rman, and were carried out to Bine clad pergola, by Mesdames B\ Lewis and O. D. Black, Be they were served with punch Hisses Frances and Bessie Ford Ber. Coming into the hallway, Barnes Burrell T. Boatwright B. M. Boyd met each one and Bed them into the parlor where Bceiving line. Mrs. Swineford MB a lace costume over white Bline, and is a charming Bn. After meeting the honoree, B short while of converse, the B were carried to the dining B)y Mesdames J. L. Walker HB W. Crouch whi /e ices and Bure served. Soft lights were B here, and the mahogany Bflected a large bowl of Mare Beil and American Beauty Brassing through into the li ne guests were met by Mrs. B>tt and Miss Zena Payne and Busic was enjoyed. Between HlOO visitors called during; Bday of this week will be ob Bs Work Day for the or B, by the members of the BK Sunday school, and it is Bat the gifts from this day's Bill excel all others, , Bapers Mitchel went over to Busta hospital last week for I treatment. He has been B to his room for the past Bilba, but, at present-, his Bn is better. B\ N. Lott had a relapse Bthe past week., f rom a recent Bof fever, and- he has been Hfl to his room for several I Lylie LaGrone, who has ? the Columbia hospital for B month, recovering from an Bf appendicitis, has returned HRHaomc here. I Gloria Haltiwanger, of Hood, is here to sp' id the HRviih her sister, Mrs. W. B. Bid attend the high school. HHHTabitha Rushton has been Hie past weeks, but is con HSbetter now. ?Elise Crouch visited Miss Hifittis at Trenton last week. ?Taylor Goodwyn, of Green flrrived on last Saturday to ^Bpmejtime with relatives here, jgnd Mrs. Will Hoyt, of Au gusta, are visiting Mrs. Laura Ready. Miss Mary Stebbins of Augusta visited friends here last week. . Mrs. H. A. Clark has returned to Aiken after a few days visit to rela tives here. Mrs. John Perry spent a few days of the past week in Augusta with friends. Rev. John Lake Preached at Macedonia. Mr. Editor: The Macedonia Bap tisfc church has just closed a very successful protracted meeting While we have had greater addi tions on some former occasions, yet the church was more generally re vived. There was a deep spiritual awakening among the membership as well as lost ones coming to Christ, and prodigals returning home. The meetings were more lar:"jly attended than on any other former occasions, sometimos not more than ha?f of the congregation could be seated. The pastor Rev. F. A. Weaver wan issisted by a very able preacher, Rev. A. J. Gould, of Vi dalia, Ga. Rev. Gould is a good preacher and a special revivalist. He endeared himself to the hearts of the people of Edgetield for his zeal and faithful labor while in our town. May showers of God's bless ings rest upon him. The church ap preciates and fre?s greatly indebted to all visiting brethren and ci.-tem .vho took such active interest in all of these meetings. May God's bless ings rest upon them and that we all may be made better for ba\iog at tended Uiese meeting. On last Wednesday night we were glad and every heart made to rejoice to have the Rev. John Lake, missionary from China, to preach for us. Words fail to-express our love, our deep sympathy and high appreciation for that good and no ble man of God. He is certainly a missionary of the old stamp. Our heart burned with fervent love while he expounded the gospel truths in strong, plain and simple language to an eager and attentive audience. His loving and devoted wife ac companied him, together with sev eral white ladies and gentlemen. A white brother said to me who heard the sermon that he thought it was the best he has ever heard him preach. It was indeed a great ser mon replete with gospel truth and his missionary work in China. Dressed in Chinese costume,both he and his wife, they sang a beautiful hymn in Chinese language which was very much enjoyed by the whole audience. His reference to several of the old brethren who have since passed away, how he prayed for them during their illness*though thousands of miles away, was very pathetic. We assure bim that he has our prayers. We read his letters very frequently and know something about the many difficulties and hardships he has to contend with in thal far off heathen land. May God's blessings rest upon him and his dear companion, and that their labor both in Home and foreign laud may be crowned with abundant success, is our earnest de sire and sincera prayer. R. A. G. Front Rank of County Papers. Some people are disposed to cast the oounty papers aside,reirarking at the time, "Oh, there is nothing in them." Read Thc Advertiser through carefully, all of its eight, home-print pages, and then honest ly pass judgment on it. When or where have you seen a better county paper than Thc Adverti Ber? lt has been thc editor's ambi tion to make this, the oldest paper in the state, compare favorably with the papers published in the larger towns and in tho wealthier coun ties. Without being unduly ego tistical, we think we have succeeded. Do you not think so too? Is not The Advertiser such a paper that the people of Edgetield county can refer to with pride? We do not mean to intimate that we are sitis iied. No, no, we shall strive to make it still better. . Marks-Why do you allow your wife to run up such big bills? Parks-Because I'd sooner have trouble with my creditors than with ner: that's why.-New York World. THE PEOPLE' -J. E. Afc S. C. C. I Notes. The work of fixing np tho S. C. C. 1. buildings for thc conting' Ben nion has been going <>n for the pa*t week. A large force of painters, carpenters and laborers have been busily engaged inpntling the bnild. iugs in splendid order for the great crowd of student* who will be in by to morrow night. This work will be completed this evening and the inside of the entire building looks new and in splendid shape. Mrs. Shaffer, the matron, came in Friday morning. Last year she decided to rest at home. For'five years she was matron and gave per fect satisfaction. Prof. Entzminger and family are now occupying their residence on the campus. Students have already begun to arrive, Florida being the first to send its representatives. There will be no public exercises Thursday, but a public reception will be held a few days after the opening. Announcements will be made later in reference to this. H. S. Death of Mr. Thomas Roper. Thursday morning last Mr. Thomas Roper, a brother ot Mr. J. II. P. Roper, died athis home four miles south of Ropers. His health has been on the decline for several years, the stubborn malady having made more rapid progress since last November. The interment took place at Sweetwater church Friday at noon. Tue funeral was conduc ted by Rev. P. .13. Lanham, the Rev. J. P. Mealing, a life-long friend of the family, also participa ting. Mr. Roper was in his 64th year when the summors came. Although a mere boy, he volunteered his ser vices just as the Civil war closed. He was on his way to the front when Gen. Lee surrendered. Mr. Roper was a man of sterling quali ties. He was respected, honored, beloved wherever he was known. He worthily bore the nattie which has always stood for what was no ble, true, honorable. Mr. Roper is Bitrvived by his wife, four daughters and two sons, to whom the good name which he bore and his exemplary life will be a priceless heritage. Floral Parade Committee. The executive committee of the fair association has announced the following committee whicn will have entire charge of thc parade at the fair: Mrs. Mamie Tillman, Mrs. 13. E. Nicholson, Mrs. R. A. Marsh, Mrs. J. L. Minis,. Mrs. Bettis Can tclou, Mrs. J.D. Holstein, Mrs. W. P. Calhoun, Mrs. A. E. Padgett, Mrs. P. M. Feltham, Mrs. P. B. Mayson and Mrs. F. F. Moseley. Mrs. Tillman has been requested to act as chairman of thc committee. The annual parade has always been the eclipsing feature of the fair, and with such a strong com mittee of influential ladies iu charge the success of this year's parado is assured. If you want a nice carriage, call and see our line. Wilson & Cantelou. The-?nends of Mr. C. L. Harper , wik be'.;., ?'ry to hear of the sickues? i of hi l wLr\>. She has been sick in ? bed feyer*! days withtmalarial fever, j but is improving slowly. M*-. Har-^ ; per has Leen called upon recently to ' give up his father. Ho died at his ; home in Lincoln county, Geoigia, and was buried in a cemetery near by. Mr.II. Hanksiaconvalescing from a case of acute indigestion. He has been um?? treatment of Dr. J. B. 4<*3??M?^^ -me streets ar*^^ ^writing. Mr. Ellison 'Miller came home from Greenville some days ago sick with mumps. He ?B almost well again, and will return soon to Greenville to resume work with a fire insurance company there. We are glad to have the family of Mr. W. 0. Graves back in town. He and family have been living for some time in the country with his I wife'B mother. Miss Lucile Sturkey has returned to Lander college to take up her second year's work. Her brother, Milledge, will not return to clem son, but will take a course in a bu siness college in Augusta. The busy season is on in our town and community. This dry hot weather has opened nearly all the cotton, and the quantity being prit on the market is increasing daily. The farmers say the crop will be short, and think the price ought to be bettar. Wood! wood! wood! I dare not try to estimate the number of cords, and it continues to come. The Plum Branch cemetery pre sents a much more sightly appear ance now than formerly. The com mittee that has had charge of the work has finished clearing it of rub bish, and a good fence has just boen completed. This 'is a considerable improvement in our town. The Misses Strom Entertain. One of the most pleasant sooial events of the season was when Misses Helen and Ruth Strom en tertained at their elegant home on Boles Mountain on Tuesday even ing last. The guests were received by Miss Helen Strom who was gowned in blue messaline with em broidered crepe f1 chine overdress, and Miss Ruth ni in pink mes saline and chiffon The house was beautifully and ^artistically decora ted, the color scheme in the parlor being pink and green and the dining room white and green. Japanese lanterns were used in profusion on the verandas and lawn. Dancing and games were enjoyed throughout the evening. Punch was served by Misses Ruth Strom and Callie Self. Later in the evening the guests were ushered in the dining room by Miss Sophie Dobson, where a deli cious salad course was served. The guests from town were, Miss Sophie Dobson, Messrs. W. A. Byrd, Julian Holstein, Jr, Frank Logan, Manly Dobson, and Dr. Jas. S. Byrd. Guest Pleasant Lane, S. C. Oh, Listen to the Mockir bird. As the soft zephyr floats arno the leaves in the forest the liv birds are singing their sweetest c: rois. But my object in writi this article will be in the defec of the mocking-bird-a bird th can live and sing only in '"Dixie. It ie, and has been for ages, tl glorious songster of the South, b it has been well nigh exterminate The truant white boy, and ti young negro with his gun and pe ble-shooter makes continual w? upou him. The mocking-bird h always sought the society of rai for its protection, but it seems th; is no longer afforded bim. Tl nest near the farm-house and vi l?ge garden becomes the prey < the small boys, who bas found th: the northern visitor, returning t his chilly climate will pay asma stipend for a young bird, and 1: cages the poor little exile, and Boondies, it oannot live only i "Dixie." I lind that every year lc mocking-bird becomes scarcer. There is a provision in the law of this state making il unlawful t kill or capture a song bird or t destroy the nest or eggs of sami but ihe law does not serve the pui pose for which il waa intended. Lt us enite m saving this sweet singt from distruction. Save the mocking bird before it is loo late. Once gow he is gone forever. This little bin in its gray dress, will wing in th cool of the morning, while the des is sparkling on the grass, and whil the mind is vigorous and fresh stop and listen to the mocking-bird and as the evening shadows gathe about your door, this same lilli bird in gray will still pipe ita note in sweetest melody, and at nigtn when the moon unveils her face and'tb? little s ii rs from ?.heir Bift?? sockets cast their soft mellow ligh upon the face of nature, and yoi are tired and worn from the triah and cares of life, this same bird ir its gray dress, will perch itsell above your wiudow while every thing is silent and still, will then sing to you a lullaby. His note; so faithfully trans?ales and portrayt by day and by night, the mysteries of human sentiment, its joya, iu hopes, its bright aspirations, it: sorrows and miseries, in tuneful melody. Let us protect the south'* sweet singer, because there is uu other bird in the land that eau be gin to compare with il in song aud sentiment, and then, because ii wears Ihe gray. "Oh listen to thc mocking-bird.'' was almost as inspiring- in tile ar my as "Dixie." I love every little bird that Hies, in field and forest. What joy they have brought to me. How they have given nie wings to esctpe the tedious and deadening. I have not stpuied them so so much as I have loved them. It seems as if I had imbibed my knowledge of the birds through the pores of my skin, through the air, I have breathed, through the soles of my feet. I have fishing, read their secrets out of the corners of my eyes, I have lounged nuder a tree, and the book of their lives have been opened to me. I have hoed in my garden and read the histories they write in the air. I have played with them, camp ed with them, gone berrying with them, and my knowledge of them has filtered into my mind almost unconsciously. J. Russell Wright. Death of a Christian Woman. The people of Edgefield were deeply pained by the intelligence of the death of Miss Alice Salter !. ^ Wednesday. We publish in thia issue two beautiful tributes w.ritten by persons who knew th*^ good woman well and appreciated her worth. Tournament Is Popular. Maj. Anderson is very much en couraged over the outlook for the hiiccess of thc tournament that is to be held during the fair. The young mon are enthusiastic and a greater number have entered than he antic ipated. In a few days they will begin to practice at the fair grounds so as to be iu excellent trim. Maj. Anderson will train them personal ly, sparing no pains in his efforts to make this one of the most attrao tractive features of thc entire fair. Already we have heard a n umbel express the desire to witness a tour nament such as was held in Edge field in the long ago. LARGE POWER COMPANY. Georgia-Carolina Power Com pany Erecting Two-Million Dollar Plant on Savan nah River. Mr. James T. Minis spent two days last week at the hospitable home of his friend, Mr. George Medlock, in the lower part of the county and while there visited the property on the Savannah river that is being developed by the Georgia Carolina Power company. Wii iii? in conversation with Mr. Mims yes terday The Advertiser's represen tative made a mental note of som t very interesting laois and figuren that will doubtless oe of interest, to our readers. i This wealthy corporation, whose p:iid-in capital is now $2,0O?.OJ>J, was organized under a charter ob tained from the state of South Uaru tina and not from Georgia, w.'noa means that this county and t>u?e will receive t!ie entire amount o: taxes that it vrill piy. fJ ne pre.-*eiic capital of the company is made in? adequate to develop the property a< planned, cons.equ.wtiy application has been made to me secretary ?>. state for tLe privilege ut increa . g the amount. Granting that the coui pany returns its property at only one million dollars, tile amou.it ic would pay in taxes would be p..;u tically one-sixth of the tlnenti/: amount collected by tho ciUi.ty treasurer. Therefore, it can be easi ly seen just how much bach an en terprise wiil mean to EdgehMd county. Tue company will generate elec tricity which will be soid to oth^r companies for power and lighting purpo-'As. It owns several thousand acres of land along i the river, being forced to purchase so large an area in order to provide for the back water. A dam 35 feet hijh and oae mile in leugth will be constructed across the river one mile above the locks. More than two years will be required to complete the gigantic undertaking. Tnere are now from 5uu to ?ou nands at .vork and the number will be .increased to 2,0U0 as soon as they can be secured. About 15? houses for employees have been erected ou the property out above the high water line. The different features of the co los?ai undertaking appeal to visitors according to their predilections or occupations. As Mr. Minis is the uouuiy s "lax gatherer," the state ment that tins corporation will, in ihe course of time, pay about one sixtli of the entire taxes ot-the coun ty caused him to smile blandly n i J broadly. That announcement alone fully repaid him tor nis visit to the Carolina-Georgia Power Company'& property. Sad Death at Trent ^ " On Wednesday the ne (V 0f tnfe death of Miss Alice Sa' tfff. flprea(j o/er the community F ?9 nad been a sufferer for severn l a:omhs an? xvhile her death was expec?t?? anv at time the comma jilv %Hw de?plv touched when ? ^ MIlottnoemei;t came. She possr ^ lhose u^ o? character tba . alway3 eoimnan(] love and res ^ct She was ad rai-vd for her ger tl?9pi>9?tion and lo fe tor her rarity ot character. She al ways ? t,t.,\iQ a word of cheer tx.' sprea j lue raV!:. 0f gnnahine int i L'10 jp: lives in which she cam. c* /Pttact with. Her devotion to her Christian duties could not go un (noticed and fidelity to her chore was a characteristic of her life. She was loyal to the Woman's Mission Society and one of its active mem bers. The funeral was held froi Ebenezer church, of which she a member^ the ??ervi - being < . ? ducted by her pastor. The fl?.-ral oller inga were bea it i fal in that t\ y were made by her friends and < workers. Mrs. C. ll. Swen ringen has be.- ? visiting relatives at North Augusta The Stork visited the home t Mr. and H s. A. J. Day on Phui day and presente'! them with a fi; girl. The happy yo mg parents *. the recipients of ...a::y eon rrat dons. Mr. and Mrs. C. T. i/o wie, - ses Effie and Pennie Privette ai ? visiting Mrs. J. II. Courtney. Mr. Lr. G. S wear, ngen of Th m asville, Ga., is Bpeiiding a lew ?HVS. with his parents.