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EDGEFIELD, S. C., WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 1914 JOHNSTON LETTER Marriage of Mr. Simmons a Miss Wright. Mrs. Sf:an sell Entertained. Death of Mr. Mobley. Mrs. M. W. Clark is rr. Monet visiting: her daughter, Mrs. Eug< Kneece and two little grandsons. Miss Ruth Trowbridge, of J gusta, has been visiting Misses 1 liet and Conva Hardy. Protracted services will bej here in the Baptist church about ( tober 5, Dr. King to be assisted an eminent divine, of Tennessee, singer will be with him to dire the music. ' A called meeting of the D. of was held or. Friday afternoon, the home ot' *?r?. W. L. Coleras the object being to plan for sor form of entertainment on the d: of the flower show, which will the first week in November, t date being subject to change, was decided to have a mother goo bazaar and the auxiliary chapt contemplates having a fancy baza in connection. A special committt besides the flower shew commute will be appointed to have char? of the former. The first reguh meeting for the fali months will 1 OM tiie afternoon of October 1, the home ot' .Mrs. J. J'. Bean ; 4 o'clock. On Thurs lay afternoon at :'?:: o'clock Mr. Manning Simmons ari Miss Leon; Wright were mairie*, the happy event taking place at th Baptist parsonage, Or. King pe forming lise ceremony. The ma riage was not altogether a surpris for some of their friends had ha rumors of it. .'Immediately after th ceremony they lett in a car for an other point i:> board the northbouu< train, being accompanied so far b; Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Wright and W will visit Washington and other in --'-l?&?h?z?iz places. - The bride -was at tired in a handsome coat suit ol blut^ with the details of her toile harmonizing. .She is a youn^i wo man of many beautiful and lovabh traits of character, and for these at tributes is loved and admired by al that know her. Every good wish i: wafted to the happy pair by theil hosts of friends. The following have gone to ih< various colleges: Misses Lottie Bean. Hallie White and Mary and Luci;; and Elise Mobley to Coker college; Misses Heien Lewis, Frances An drews and Ella Jacobs to Winthrop; Misses Annie Crouch and Eula batcher to Columbia: Messrs. Rob ert Kenny. William Watson, to Wofford; Staunton Lott ami Joe Scott to South Carolina university: John Kenny Marsh, the Citadel: Jefferson Lewis, Macon Business College. Mrs. Leon Stans?;)] entertained at cards on Tuesday muming last from 10:30 to 1 o'clock, and four tables formed a very pleasant and conge nial party. The highest score was made by Mi>< Sue Smith, tin; prize being a growing fern. Mrs. Stansell was assisted by her motlier, .Mrs. Pierce of Montgomery, Ala., and Mrs. Wilmot Omits. Alter cards were laid, aside, the hostess served ;-. d lightful two course rof>?st. Mr. and Mrs. John K. Alien and Master John and Miss Mary Lewis, of Meeting Street were visitors i:: the home of Mrs. Willie Tompkins last week. ^ Miss Ada Williams of Lexing ton is tlie guest of .Miss Clevie Moy er. Rev. J. E. Crim of Liberty is visiting in the home of his mother, Mrs. Lizzie Crim. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Over street of Aiken spent last week here iu the home of Mr. W. R. Kidson. Mrs. T. -T. Langston of Ashe ville is here for a few weeks visit. Mr. and Mr?. J. L. Walker re turned on Friday from a two week's stay at Old Point Comfort, Va. Upon their return they participated in the centennial of the Star Spang led Banner, at Baltimore. Messrs. Willie Pieice Stevens, Fletcher Horne and Frank Kenny and Powell Harrison have returned to Clemson College. Wallace Tur ner who waa to have returned with them, has been quite sick ?nd it will be some time befor he caa re sume his school duties.e Mrs. Law is Blount and liti'e Vir ginia, hive returned from West Brook, N. .1. Mis.-Sadie Gentry ac companied them and wili spend the winter here. ."..liss M allie Waters is at home from a visit to her sister, Mrs. Lyn L. Allen at Atlanta. The death of Mr. James F. Mob ley of Columbia, which occurred at the city hospital, Wednesday Sep tember it. For several months In; had beeii unweil, and was operated on, on Tuesdiy, the change for the worse coming soon after. Mr. Mob ley was a true christian gentleman, genial and kind,, and will be sadly missed in tho realm in which he moved. He leaves a widow and four sons, Messrs. E. R. Mobley and Forman Mobley, of St. Louis, and Bland and C?vde Mobley of Chicago, also one sister, Mrs. Susie J. Latimer, and four brothers. Dr. S. J. Mobley and Messrs. W. S. Moble}-, A. J. Mobley and William Mobley, of Florida. The interment was made on Thursday in Colum bia, at Elmwood cemeterj, Dr. C. E. Burts conducting the service. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Cogburu, and Messrs. W. C., Paul and Horace Cogburu wer; delighted to see them here on Sunday. Rev W. T. Hundlev, a former pastor of the Baptist church accompanied them and preached at the morning service. At the Y. vv". A. meeting on Sunday afternoon Miss Martha Watson was elected delegate to the state W. M. IT., which convenes at Newberry on November JO. Officers for the corni.ii: year wore elected as follows: President, Miss Sara Nor ris; vice-president, Mis-; Martha Watson; secretary, Miss Alma Woodward; treasurer, .Miss Zena Payi ..; organist, Miss Marni Nick ergon. Mr. Avery Bland who has been making Washington, D. C., bead quarters, arrived on Saturday and aas resumed his duties as bookkeep er in tli<' bank of Western Carolina. Tile New Century Club will re sume activities on September thc ?Sib, the meeting to be held with Mr*. B. L. Allen. This year the Muir will take 'np American authors. Clark's Hill News. The farmers are truly 'making hay whiie the sun shines" reaping the abundant harvest which the rains of August provided. They ire aiso making preparations lo put in a large oat crop and were provi dent enough to save their own seed. So the high price of that product will not affect them. The Ful gi um ind Appier are the kinds planted. Since this disastrous fall in the price of cotton one of our farmers lias decided to somewhat change his tactics. Mr. W. M. Rowland, who has bought a quantity of hom and sattle wire, and will raise porkers ind beef for market, but will not 1 niL * kin?i cotton," will still show his allegiance by giving him the hest of the ?and, usinir only [he waste places for his pastures. Already has the ''Developing Power Plant" I gun to work woe to those unfortunate enough to live u'ose to the river, so many people ?iv doun with chills. .Mr. li. C. Middleton of Augusta, spent tile week-end with his mother. .Miss Lula M civ ie leaves in a few lays io take charge of her school in tin- lower part of the state. .Mr. Clyde Dorn "spent Sunday with Mr. D. W. Sharpton. Mr. ! ?. T. Mathis, dr., passed* iliru Clark's Hil: on his way to Clemson. He was fortunate enough to win a four years scholarship. Or. S. G. Meriwether, who is itayiug at present with his daughter, Mrs. F a n II i e Middleton ?las been much indisposed for the past, few days. Clark's Hill, S. C. Teachers' Examina tion. The next teachers' examination will be held at Edgefield Friday, Oct. 2. Questions upon the usual branches, and work will begin promptly at 9:80 a. m., and close at 4:30p.m. Applicants from other coun ties will td <e notice that their pa pers will ?e sent to home County Board, i nless they are teaching in Edgefield County. White applicants ?will report at court house; colored at Macedonia school building. W. W. FULLER, Co. Supt. Education, Sept. 14, 1914. Protracted Meering Conducted in Baptist Church by W. Ri. Smith. Encouraging School Opening. Mr. Editor:- We have had with us for the past week Rev. Mr. Smith from McCormick who has been conducting* a series of meet ings here in our Baptist church. Much enthusiasm was shown, and the community will undoubted experience much lasting benah from the untiring earnestness and devotion of this able minister. We hope to have Mr. Smith back with us again soon. A great addition to our meeting was the sweet music rendered by Miss Lucy Osborne, formerly from North Carolina, but now of Parksville. During the meeting she and her sister sang a very sjrveet solo, which I am quite sure was enjoyed by all who heard it. We are glad to have these good people who have come to make their home in Parksville with us and we welcome them heartily. We are sorry to report that Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Gilmer and children have been on the sick list for the past few weeks. Mrs. Maggie Ilolston of your town visited her sister, Mrs. W. P. Parks hore list week. Mr. .Jasper Talbert, Jr., is visit ing relatives in our town. Misses Josie and Maggie Qtiarles of Kel Hill viMt"d their cousin, Miss Mae Adams last week. Miss Julia Stone spent a.?.-w days wiih relatives in Parksville lust week. Mrs. M. li. Walker and her son, Eddie, from Mowoo visited in the home of Mrs. Sallie Dorn during the past weed. Our school opened Monday morn ing with the same teachers we h2? last year, Mr. and Mis. 0. C. Sfc'W .ly who-gave UH successful wo/ -<,. we wish them much success again. Those who will leave us for col lege are Mr. Warien Stone and Watson Talbert for Clemson and one of our pretty Pelles, Miss Mag gie Mae Roberson for Orangeburg and oh, the sad hearts she will leave behind, who will lung for the holi days. Rose Bud. Lancaster Citizen Writes New Hymn. i DESIGNED To AVOID O1UECT10XS ! !:.\I>KI> TO MY nOUXTRY, 'TIS OF THEE.' James II. Thayer, Th. D., of Lancaster has written a hymn, to ! the tune of "Greenland's Icy Munn-1 tains," having been moved to the < task by criticisms heard and read of i "My Country, 'Tis of Thee." "i do not. agree," says Mr. Thay er, with the ernies of our national '. hymn because I think sentiment is j inure than form. However, this j hymn of mine I have striven to ; make nation-wi le in character as ' well as sentiment.'" The hymn is entitled A Mighty j Nation Calleth." It consists of live i stanzas and is as follows: 'Where breaks the northern ocean . Upon New England's short-: Where sun-kissed southern waters, Send back their answering roar; : From wavering western prairies, j, To palm and orange grove, A mighty nation calleth, l? Our love, our hearts, to prove. ''From far the alien Hocking Our ports and cities throng; Amid our golden harvests Is heard their shout and song; And where the southern breezes O'er corn and cotton blow; Two races dwell contented, And live and thrive and grow. 'O'er hill and plain and liver. The solemn church bells peal; From school house and from play ground, Tue children's voices steal. Fnun ocean unto ocean, Upon the restless tide, The Stars and Stripes are waving, Our hope, our joy, cur pride. "God bless our mighty nation! United may we be; The Lord ol' hosts our captain, His word our guide to be. From ocean unto ocean, From palm to waving pine, Thj' nane shall e'er be houored, Great Ood, and only thine." r?en. J. (J. Sheppard issues Statement Concerning The Business Outlook. Mr. Editor:- I enjoyed tlie privi lege of participating in a confer ence of our farmers and other busi ness men, in our court house on last salesday, and ? was greatly gratified at the spirit of wisdom, moderation and justice which was manifested; and upon the adjourn ment of the meeting, I felt satisfied thar, our people would meet th?1 emergencies which confrunt them in that spirit of co-operation which is essential to a wise and just solu tion of unusual and unexpected conditions. Since that day a great deal has been said, and a great deal has been written, concerning the best policy ? !:o be pursued by our people under Lhe conditions which exist. Since that day many bankers in ( Dur state, and in other states, have made propositions which were in- ' ;ended to ameliorate the conditions 1 jf their respective .patrons. These ' propositions have been practically f is various as they have been nu- 1 nerous. In point of fact, much va- ' .iety of suggestion must exist when ^ .he condition of one citizen, or of me community, differs so much Tom those of another, that the so- * ution of one condition might be r he aggravation of another. 1 At our meeting on salesday many " varying conditions were represent- a id., There were citizens present, who ' lave no cctton, and who owe no r nouey, but, need ni o ne;, for neces- v ?arv purposes. There were citizens " vho have no cotton, and who owe none?, and must obtain money for v leeessarv uses. I'here were citizens c: vho have cotton, bal owe more v abney than thev can realize on : heir cotton at current prices. Many 1 Inferences exist in the conditions c )f our people. Since that day I am j* atisfied that the general con-> litiou has very much improved; md I am satisfied that conditions 1 viii continue, to improve; andi feel } ;onndent that before long we will 1 di be getting along in the usual ' vay. 1 Asl write I observe in a leading ' kl i to rial that t!it chances are that hree weeks from now the main ^ mases of the problem will have d<*- 11 ined themselves much mure deli- 1 lit'3!v than at present, and that we :1 mall be able tn see our way more 1 dearly towards a satisfactory sola- ' ion. j I concur in the opinion of this e K?tor; and hence I am writing a i ?rief statement of my views >iiice L| [ had the pleasure of staling them ; ' it our meeting i?n salesday. I have no distinct proposition to:v .iahe t'i the patrons and friends of he Bank of Ed ge ii eld that would j ipp'y exactly equally satisfactorily 8 o the conditions ?d' each one of - hem; "out u gives me pleasure to '." . ive the assurance that we will do 'I mr best to take care of everyone v >f them. I am satisfied that those 1 rho are indebted will do their best '.' md I wish all to feel assured that j ' ve will do our liest; and the spirit d' mu tu a j co-operation will result - n a satisfactory solution ofcondi-p ions as they may arise. In my judgment conditions are v lot as bad as the surface indicates. ' have known cotton to sell here in j ' mr town, and in Augusta, and in New Voil;, for much less than itIa low brings. 1 have known much nore gloomy conditions than now | J txisi. I have seen darker and lower j1 ?louds than those confronting us; a md I am satisfied that in a shori '.' ,ime conditions will adjust them selves and settle down upon,a nor na! basis. Very respectfully, J. 0. Sheppard, President Bank of Edgefield. Pleasant Rook Party. I Misses Hortense and Royal Peak ?rere the gracious hostesses for a t rook party on Wednesday morning, Lhe guests of honor being Miss Jen- * kins of Charleston visiting Miss 1 Marion Bailey and Miss Marie An- i [lerson of Edisto Island, a visitor at the home of Misses Ed ward ina i and Marion Bialock. 1 The guests were seated at six ta- ; bles and when the games bad been : completed Miss Mamie Dunovant was declared the most successful, having won first prize. Guest prizes - were presented to Misses Anderson and Jenkins, handsome autograph i handkerchiefs. The refreshments : consisted of an elaborate salad course. TRENTON NEWS. Mrs. J. P>. Knights' beautiful card party on Thursday afternoon was the enjoyable social event of the week. Miss Moore made the highest score and was presented with a love ly little work-apron. Mrs. Knight served an elegant salad course at the conclusion of the game.. Prof. and Mrs Scott's horne will be thrown open on Friday evening i>f this week for a Box Party, the proceeds of which v. ill be ap pl jed to the School Improvement Fund. Both vocal and instrumental music Krill be rendered during the evening md an all-round good time is wait ng for those who attend. The cemetery association met at he home of Mrs Fate Posey on Tuesday to make arrangements for heir annual chrysanthemum fair ?arly in November. Mrs Howard Haynes from Atlan a, who has been visiting i:i Rich nond, Ya., stopped by on her lomeward return for a little visit 0 Mrs J W Bryan. Mrs Haynes s remembered here as lovely and ovable Alice Hobson, who won the ?eart of all whom sh? met during 1er visit here several summers ago. Mr Herbert Satcher will leave lome on Tuesday of next week tof esume his course in Theology at j he Philadelphia Divinity School. | Ve shall all miss this young man ,nd especially will his going away ?e a loss to the chut ch since he has , er.dereil such faithful and able ser ice as organist for the past several Qonths. The prayer meeting service was irell attended MI our Methodist ! burch on Sunday evening last, j rilli Mr L E Jackson as leader and '? -1rs Scott as organist. These meet-j hgs will be held at the different burches, and the place for the next .ne is the Episcopal church on next sunday evening. Miss Sarah Sch orb, who made nany sincere friends during her rjtdt to Mrs Willie Miller returned OvxeVHitrnte-n-r:- .?plarrjbTa on Fri lay. She was accompanied for the reek-end by Mrs .Miller and little )o rothy. Mrs Lizzie Hughes and Miss Ad- j lie Hughes, after a pleasant sum ner at ? hick Springs and the moun ains of N. C. are at home again lo he delight of their numerous riends. Mrs Julia Con liney from Colima da made a short visit to her moth rMrs Julia Holland ibis week. Miss Sallie Mae Tillman has ../iii' to resume her school work a; ^gnes Scott. Miss Helen Clark after a lovely ?sit to a class-mate in Winnsuoro las returned home. .Mr and Mrs W F Roper have :one to make their home in Fior nce, S. C.. .Mr Roper having ac epted a government job with head 1 uar te rs there. Trenton gives this Cling couple'up with great relue ance, but ti e sincerest and best fishes of their countless friends rill always be willi them. Miss Annie Walker from N >rth Lugustfi is ihe guest ol' her sister 1rs J li Moss. .Mrs J B Jordan after a weeks isit to her daughter Mrs A B Mil er has returned to her home in Viiinsboro. .'?lr S W .Miller from Ropers was visitor io our town on Monday. Miss Lola Hunter and Mr Teague Linter left home on Tuesday. Miss I unter to take up her senior work t Winthrop and Mr Hunter to j nter the University in Columbia. Trenton, S. C. BEST PAINT. What is it? Devoe. How Devoe? It's IOU years old; but that isn't 10W. It has long been the best; but hat isn't how. It has been developed by use and itudy, by study and use; that is iow; and approved by experience, nany years; that's how. It commends itself by long lasi ng and small paint-cost; not cheap >V the gallon, but cheap by the job ind cheap by the year and ten fears, cheap by the lifetime. That's how. Stewart & Kernaghan sells it. Boy's suits all wool from ?3.00 np. Pants from *-2.50 up. No matter what others offer, you will Hud ours the cheapest P. G. Merlins, Augusta, Ga. I WHITJS TUWJN JNJSW?. Miss Martha White Passes Av/ay. Building in Progress. Many Visitors Coming and Going. j Well I believe everybody is very busy in this section gathering their crops, cotton picking being the oc cupation of most all the fanners, as it seems to be opening so fast. As the price is so low and no demand hardly at all, they will have to hold it for a while and we all hope war erie? will soon be ended, and cotton a better price than it has been for many years. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Mann, ?spent the week-end at Abbeville, visiting Mrs. Mann's sister who is very ill with typhoid fever. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Walls wire the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clark, at Callison's last Sunday. Miss Orene Rankin spent the week-end' with her brother Mr. Noel Rankin and family. Miss Coreen Walls, 9pent last Friday with Miss Maggie Deale. Misses Maggie Medlock and Leo na white were the truest of Miss Annie Sue McKinnie, near Plum Branch. Misses Rosa and Mattie Sue Mi nor were the guests of Miss Maggie Deale last Friday and Saturday. Mr. Hiram Walls and sister Co reen were the guests of Misses Geor tria and Dora Crawford, last Sun day. Tho people of this community re ceived a very sail . message last Thursday ix m.. that, aunt Martha Palsy White had passe?1, away, at the age of !).r> or loo years. The body was put awn" at Bethany cemt?tary where her sister aunt Betsy was laid to rest nearly four months ago. Misses Augustas and Cornelia Walton of Meeting Street spent several days last week with relatives Mr. and Mrs.' Mayes Koiliday. ^ have been the guests of Mr. W. R. Holiday and family. We are glad to say that Mrs Jessie Ridlehoover, who has been quite sick is improving rapidly. Mis Cindy White, from McCor mirk, is spending a while with rel- ' atives in this section. Mrs Walter Ridlehoover has been the guest of her mother and father. Mr and Mrs George Long of Rehoboth. Mr Willie White and family were the guests of Mr O D White re cently. Mr Win free Freeland, who has been a worker on th" C <fc W C railroad is spending some time with home folks in this section. Miss Black from Chester, S. C. lias been spending a while with her lister Mrs Henry Gibson of this vicinity. Mr Press Holliday from P >rt Royal is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Robt Holliday and other rcla .ives. Miss Emmie Thurmond, from Modoc is visiting Mrs Ftearden. Mr J A Walls and Mr J S Mann went on a business trip to Augusta recently. Mr and Mrs Bob West were the guests of Mr and Mrs L E White last week. Mr. Gary McKinnie, Misses Am itie Sue McKinnie and Maggie Med lock have been the guests ol' Mr Joe White and family. Mr ami Mrs JT Koiliday have been visitors in the home of Mr. NV ?Ison and family. Mr Eugene Mann ;s having two nice rooms and a hall built on to his house which wi!! make a hand some building when finished. C. w. Po-Do-Lax Banishes Pimples. Bad blood, pimples, headaches, biliousness, torpid liver, constipa tion, etc., come from indigestion. Take Po"Do-Lax, th J pleasant and absolute sure laxative, and you won't suffer from a deranged stomach or other troables. It will lone up the liver and purify the blood. Use it regularly and you will stay well, have clear complexion and steady nerves. Get a ?Oc bottle to-day. Money back if not satisfied. All druggists. If you want the best h ?".ness made, buy Gr., ft Mornbbaok ?.^ ^ Wilson & Cautclou.