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(?lknt Jfourapaoer In jimiJh Canta EDGEFIELD, S. C., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13,1912 PLUM BRANCH NEWS. Quiet Election, Auction Sale of Land a Failure. B. Y. P. U. Prospering. Will Pay Church Debt The Augusta fair attracted a number of visitors from our town this week. Mr. J. W. Blackwell, one of the visitors, reports the at tendance good and the exhibits bet ter than those of former years. The election passed off quietly, and failed to stimulate the interest that the primary did, but all are re joicing over the election of Wilson. With the new Chinese republic firmly established, with the proba bility that the Ottoman capital will be forced beyond the Bosphorus, with Woodrow Wilson in the White House, do we not feel like exclaim ing. The world is marching to better things!" and weean but hope that South Carolina will soon get in line. These dull hard times struck the big auction land sale hard as it has everything else. They failed to sell even a siugle tract of their laud. The band played, and the little ne gro danced, but the auctioneer could not get the people to dance. Mr. Jasper White i8 circulating a petition for a railroad crossing on the north end of town near the gin nery. It is badly needed, for just one crossing for the entire town of Plum Branch is not sufficient. The C. & W. C. railroad compa ny is treating its depot here to seme needed improvements. A new floor and a new roof thus far, and I do not know what else is to follow. The friends of Mr. J. B. Adams ?will be glad to know that he has re covered from his recent sickness. Mr. Ellison Miller has been spend ing thia week at home. Jtfnv Cartledge' of Parks ville is spending this week with her daugh ter, Mrs. B. D. Kitchin gs. Mrs. Alline Graham of Hodges visited her mother, Mrs. H. Banks, last week. Prof. Fowler's mother stopped over with him for a brief visit last week en route home from Augusta where she had been to attend the marriage of one of her sons. She has a son who is doing third year's Iwork in a medical college in Augus ta, and found time in the midst of his many other duties to take unto himself a wife. Miss Leona Lowraan spent last Saturday and Sunday in Greenwood. Messrs. H. Banks, J. H. Lyon and O. D. White, were appointe?1 on the fourth Sunday in October hy the Baptist church to canvass for funds for their parsonage debt. Mr. IBanks has collected in cash and totes more than two hundred doJ ars, but what the other two have lone this scribe has not learned. The B. Y. P. U. is still fiourish og under the capable management if Mr. Thomas McAllister. He is forking in some special lessons on, [How members should conduct hemselves in the house of God,'' pd they are already bearing fruit. |be union is to have a social meet Ig at the pastor's home to-night, pd a favorable night seems to be p stove, and a pleasant occasion is Itpeeted. Better Market Than Augusta. Mr. P. H. Bus8ey, than whom tere is no better citizen in the ate, was in town Saturday, and hile in conversation with The Ad ertiser'8 representative remarked lat Edgefield has been a better otton market than Augusta this all. He lives on the public road nd has seen farmers who sold at ?dgefield and others who sold cot Dn in Augusta, and he has decided hat our market has been the best narket for the farmers. Coming rom so excellent a source, that ia , very strong endorsement forEdg ield. Those who have cotton yet to ell should briDg their cotton to his market. Mr. Bussey has no spe cial interest in Edgefield, but sim >ly stated what he knew to be true. She-What an atrocious necktie! wouldn't trust you to select anv iling on earth. I never knew 3 man vi th so little taste. He (chuckling)-You forget that I selected you, my dear. I She-That was something you could not help. Graphic Description of "Tour Around The World" by Our Johnston Correspond ent. The "Tou. around the world," held under the auspices of the D. of C. was a great success, both so cially and financially, the crowd in attendance, far exceeding their san guine expectation?. The passengers all assembled at Turner Hall, where tickets were purchased, and all en tered "Dixie Land," where the flower show waa held. The general ar rangement of the decorations was most artistic, and the beauty of the place was due to Mesdames A. B. Harrison, J. A. Kirby, B. L. Allen, J. H. White, J. W. Mobley and J. A. Dozier. The flowers were gor geous, and some of the chrysanthe mums were of such magnificent pro portions, as to belie the classifica tion. Dahlias and roses, ferns, be gonias,and pot plants vied with each other in beauty. The passengers were transported in sections of 3U every half hour, and the second point visited was "Mt. Vernon," at the home of Mr. Charles F. Pechmau, he acting as conductor and taking up tickets for this point. As each one entered, the door was swung open bv an old, time darkey, with snow white hair. Mrs- Thomas Jefferson (Mrs. W. J Hatcher greeted all, and introduced them to Mrs. John Quiiicey Adams, Mrs. B. F. Boatwright) who stood with her. Miss Nellie Custis (Miss Daisy Brockington) escorted all into the parlor where Miss Bird, a reign ing belle (Mrs.C. F.Pechman) intro duced the guests to Gen. George Washington (Mr. E. H. Smith) and Lady Washington (Miss Angelle Andrews,) who were perfect repre sentatives. Al^ wore beautiful colo nial costumes, with powdered hair. Numerous silver candle sticks, with lighted tapers cast a soft glow over ?Us In the dining room, Mrs. Mar tin (Mrs. T. R. Denny) presided, and the table was exquisite in its appointments. An oyster course Was served, and the paper doilies had scenes of Mt. Vernon on them, and the souvenirs were tiny silk flags. Such stately people were reluctantly bade adieu, and the train moved off for *\Iollaud," which was reached in an incredibly short time. The home of Mr. Wm. Lee Coleman represented this place, he acting as conductor. As the uarty entered, a matronly Dutch woman (Mrs. Cole man) who was seated near the front, rapidly operating the old Dutch churn, hospitably bade them enter. In the parlor 10 little Dutch maids gave a song drill and captivated all. The decorations were especially at tractive, and in the dining room a Irieze of Dutch scenes made the walls beautiful. Upon the dining table was a canal, upon which swam tiuy ducks, and the old wind mill operated ai one end, while at the other, the little man climbed for the grist. A turkey course wass(rved, with coffee, and the doilies bore Dutch figures. Those assisting were in full costume and were Misses Clara Sawyer and Bessie Bean, and xMrs. J. P. Bean and E. W. Moyer. These quaint people afforded a most pleasant half hour. The cars next started for "Ire land," at the home of Mr. S. J. Watson. Here the colors of the country formel au attractive dec oration, and the shamrock was used extensively. The guests were receiv ed by Mesdames Watson, Frank Crouch and j. W. Marsh, and after being seated, Mrs. F. M. Boyd and Miss Bessie Maud Willis charming ly rendered Irish musical selections, vocal and instrumental. In the par lor the Blarney Stone caused much merriment, as blindfolded, each one attempted to kiss it. Thus doing so, makes one an adept at flattery. Missse Maud Nickerson and Willis had charge of the stone, and all as sisting her wore the Irish costume. In the dining room a salad course was served by the two-Irish maids, Misses Hallie White and Martha Watson,the colors being prettily car ried out. Upon the table was a minia ture" Lake Killarney,"and it reflect ed the shamrock that extended from the cbaudelabra to the four corners OL the table. The harp in green and white, occupied a conspicuous place iu tlie room. The cars transported the passen gers next to "Spain," at the home of Mr. H. W. Crouch. Mr. Crouch as conductor, ushered all in, and they were received by Mrs. Crouch, who wore a handsome Spanish cos-. turne of rich red satin, with a black mantilla. The colors of the country, blue and yellow, were attractively used, and the flags floated about. The arrangement of the home was well adapted for the entertainment, and a balcony scene received ap plause. Two Spanish maidens were serenaded by a Spanish lover (Mr. F. M. Boyd.) The folding doors of the parlor were opened and a tab leau was enjoyed, soft red lights being thrown over all. It represent ed Queen Isabella, (Mrs. H. D. Grant) presenting to Columbus, (Mr. H. D. Grant) the casket of jewels, through the secretary, (Mr. F. M. Boyd). Their costumes were perfect in every detail, and a second tableau was shown. Following this a piano duet, "A Spanish lance," was rendered by Misses Elise Crouch and Gladys Sawyer. The re freshments served were dainty, and arranged in a truly artistic manner and were served by two Spanish maidens, Misses Annie Crouch and Elise Mobley. The souvenirs were small Spanish flags. The last point was to "Japan," at the home of Mr. M. T. Turner. Numerous Japanese lanterns lighted up the verandas, and the pergola. Mr. Turner acted as the conductor, and Mrs. Turner, in an exquisite imported Japanese costume greeted the passengers at the front, and in troduced them to her visitor from China, (Mr. J. Howard Payne) who wore an imperial robe. The entire decorations well carried out the country, with the flags of Japan, and the electric lights were enclosed in Japanese lanterns. Large ch ry ?an themums, the Japanese flower, filled large vases. In the hallway, under a huge Japanese umbrella, and seated upon cushions was a group of Japa nese- Mrs. O. D. Black with sev eral small children. They wore the full costume and attracted much at tention. Across into the parlor, in a Japanese corner, two natives, (Misses Eula Morgan and Sue Sloan) sat upon cushions and played on stringed instruments. Min? Zena Payne invited the different parties to the dining room for "tcha and kashi," where everything was Japa nese, and the wall was of this pren y decoration. Much fun waB had as some attempted to sit upon the cushion, and take tea from the lai? orette. Four young Japanese served, Misses Frances arid Bessie Ford Turner, Mary Waters and Agnes Wright. Incense sticks were barned around to ward off evil spirits. After the Japanese had bade all "Sayona ro," they departed, for"Dixie Land", to be returned to their native coun try. Largest Painting in The World. Columbia, November 8, (Special). The longest painting ever execut ed in this country or abroad, ac cording to authentic statements, will form a striking future of the d?corations for the educational building at the Fifth National Corn Exposition hore next January. The can va* for this immense painting will he nearly a sixth of a mile in length, by nine feet wide. It will extend entirely around the big steel building which will house the ex hibits from the department of ag riculture and the thirty or more states which will enter the exposi tion. Tlie canvas will cover about 7,5U0 nquare feet of space, and i3C pounds ot dry paints of various col on* wiil be necessary in the execu tion of the task. The artist who will transform this material into a mammoth work of art is Mr. E. E. Sprague of Co lumbus, Ohio. Mr. Spir.gue execut ed a somewhat similar, though smaller, piece of work for the fourth national corn exposition held at Co lumbus last year. The high artistic quality of the work' and ihe wide variety of subjects and scenes, at tracted instant attention and aroused wide comment. Mr. Spragte is now a resident of Columbia, and is at present superintending the erection of the frame work for the support of this enormous stretch of can va*. Within the next few days he will begin with his bru<h and paints upon the T't i'iic ta->k. Mr. Sprigu * wiil be assistM in this work by his SOM, Mr. S B. Sprague. Tue canvas will be divided into thirty or more spaces, into which will be painted landscape scenes typical of the various states whose exhibits, educational and competi tive^^ will be arranged belo w. Another Voice Raised Concern ing the Lands Along the Savannah. I saw a piece in Tbe Advertiser from the west-side. ? own water front too, on big Stevens creek as brother Medlock and to my surprise I bear him making remarks about his friends getting what their lands are worth. Ile has forgot that he signed option for $85 an acre, and then kicked, and got $45 an acre for his, but when his neighbor wants to get the same he then wants him to hush rijrht now, and let northern capital in. We own land joining him and the company came around taking options on it. They told us they were paying all the ?ame, but I notice brother Medlock got $45 an acre and we only got $25an acre,and our land joins his just across the creek, and we will have to kick with Mr. or Mrs. Justice* And if I ara not mistaken his son came around taking options for the company, and his son told us the company was paying all the same thing which was $25 an acre and brother Medlock got $45 an acre. No^r he says his neighbor must hush, they have already got too much for their old land. I wonder if I brother Medlock will pay the company some of his back, and take the same as us, or I think he had better hush right now a.id let Mrs. or Mr. Justice prevail, that all right'for our forefathers to drive the. Indians out, but now we must bushland let northern capitalists have what our forefathers laid down their lives for, and they have already got enough of our property as I see it. Now they come down here , with their millions and billions and run ailine. across our lands just to suit them and ruin the balance of our old land as brother Medlock puts it. We think we ought to have as much as brother Medlock if tile rta land ID not worth anything as' water power please tell me why great millionaires want it. If everybody was familiar with the ficta as I am they would certainly say let justice, pre vail. Now they want all of the little clod-hoppers to bush, but I think they are willing to still stand by Justice and go be fore our people with the evidence and ask them for justice, and so far as I know the people in Skipper's Georgia only want justice. I am very sorry to get into this, but as things are so rotten skippers will g?t into it. I have lived on Big Stevens creek all my life and never lost a cow or a crop of hay yet. Some people will loHe their hay en top of Ceasar's head simply foi not attending to it. We do not want to extortion on the company. We only ask for justice, as they have come and run lines just where they want to go and want us to take a few hundred dollars and ruin a plantation that is worth five or six thousand dollars and then tell us we must hush that your land is not worth anything for power, but they want it mighty bad for it not to be any good and maybe they intend to say some day or other you had better get out of here you signed these papers and you wasn't any account, and you must get out. Then it is that we poor olod-hoppers will have to move from our homes that we have toiled for all our lives and leave behind us our property covered with a pond of water for a small sum of a few hundred dol lars. Our home as the song says a home is worth something to us if it be ever so poor. And as I write this piece I can join with Mr. or Mrs. Justice at least seven or eight families that have already been misled by taking their word, and as I am sorry (hat things aie so rotton skippers will get into it we st side Big Stevens creek. Skipeon. At a drawing: recitation Tommy was called on to sketch a horse drawing a wagon. He walked slow ly to the blackboard and while the entire class was watching his artis tic movements he sketched a horse. As he turned back to his seat, the master sang out: "Tommy have you done what I told you to?" Sir, asked Tommy, recklessly, Is anything the matter with the horse ?" No, said the master, coolly, "nothing seems to be the matter with the horse. Now draw the wag" on.{" "Let the horse draw the wagon, I am no burden bearer," was the immediate reply. Handsome Brick Bu Service of God-? Paid-Able Sen Watson-Sun ner Served < The formal dedication services of i the Trenton Methodist churoh were held Sunday. The building was crowded to its capacity by the church going people from the sur rounding community and from Johnston, Harmony, and Edgefield. The order o'f. the exercise waa as follows: Hymn, Come thou Almighty King. Creed. Solo, "Crossing the Bar", Misg Sophia Miras. 1st scripture lesson, Rev. Hamlin Etheredge. 2nd scripture lesson, Rev. R. G. Shannonhouse. Offertory, Miss Lura Mimi. Collection. Duet, "Come Holy Spirit," Rev. and Mrs. Shannonhouse. Hymn, ''The church's one Foun dation. Sermon, R?ev. E. 0. Watson Hymn, "Come oh thou God of Grace." Dedication. Doxology. Benediction. Dr. Watson preached from Acts 20:2?: "Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to see the tb.ck over the which the Holy Ghost hath made :.ou overseers, to feed the church of God, which He hath purchased with His own blood." The theme of his discourse was the influence of the church to the com munity. His reasoning was clear and forceful. His arguments show ed that the church is the fountain head of all good in a community. AU progr?s? through the ages, both political and social, can be ascribed t J the silent influence of tho church. lt is not any political party that makes or destroys but the influence of the church or its absence in the Resolutions on the Death of Miss Alice Salter. On Wednesday September 18, 1012, the angel of death came int.) our midst and carried from earth to heaven another one of our very best members, Miss Alice Salter. Her smiling face, her quiet influence her loving charity, her beautiful de votion to ber society and church will always linger in our memory. Though her suffering was long and painful she bor^ it with perfect Christian fortitude. Through the valley of the shadow of death she feared no evil. Whereas, our Heavenly Father hath called her into that rest that remaineth for tbe people of God be it resolved: 1st. That our society has lost one of its most valued members. 2nd. That wejbow in humble sub mission to the will of Him who doeth all things well. 3rd. That we extend our deepen sympathy to the bereaved family, asturing them of our prayers in Bthodist Dedicated ildingf Dedicated4 tp Ul Indebtedness is non by Dr. E. 0 ?ptuous Din [)n Grounds. community. The irreligious ma? prefers to build up hi? business in a church loving community thus him self acknowledging its influence for good. God has honored the coun try with the greatest inventions of science whose people lived under * the influence of the church? These are only ? few thoughts taken from his sermon. "We only wish we could report it fully. The Methodists of this communi ty are not strong numerically, nei ther are they among the rich claw, but be it said to theil credit they kept persistently at their work ant now they have as nice and com fort able house of worship as can be : found in any country community. Kev. Mr. Gillespie in whose pasto rate the house was built, was the prime mover in the work. Another fact not insignificant by any means, is that a Methodist church cannot be dedicated until every debt on the building has been paid. R^v. Mr. Walker, the pastor, presented the last w itness in this respect, viz: a note from the bank paid on the pre vious day. The Methodists have a monument to their loyalty and the outlook is bright for the future. Dinner was served on the grounds and in the afternoon Rev. Hamlin hitheredge of Columbia, but former ly of this place, preached an inter estiug sermon. Mr. Etheredge al ways brings a good message to bis obi home and thc friends of his boyhood days are always glad to hear the message he brings and wish him God speed in his work for the Master. "Tho your sins be as scarlet" was sung by Miss Rose va Harrison. With the pastors of the four churches standing in the pulpit the song "Biest be the tie", was sung, and tho service was closed. their time of sorrow. 4th. That a page in our minute book be given to her memory, that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family, also to the Baptist Courier and Edgelield Advertiser for publication. Mrs. I. A. Webb, Miss Carrie Courtney, .Mrs. Jerome Courtney. Stores To Close. Wc the following merchants agree to close our stores Friday No vember 15, from 1 to 4 o'clock nut the clerks may have the opportunity lo see the floral parade arid to see something of the fair: Smith-Marsh Co., Ramsey & Jones, W A Hart, Rives Bros, Jones ife Son, Dorn & Minis, li Ti m mons, L T May, Stewart <fc Kernaghan, Edgerield Mercantile Co., J \V Peak, J Hubenstein, Dunovant & Co., Israel Mukashy, W L Duno vant, Penn &? Holstein, W W Adams & Co., W E Lynch <t Co. W H Turner, H H Sanders, O P Bright.