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EDGEFIELD, S. C., WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 1914 JOHNSTON LETTER. Baptist Revival C?osed. U. D. C. Active Again. New Century Club Holds Meeting. Bu rial of Rev. Boyd. The revival meetings which have been in progress at the Baptist church during the past week, closed on Sunday evening. Twice a day Evangelist W. C. Reaves, of Blue Mountain, Miss., preached the gos pel with great earnestness and the series of subjects followed one up on the other, in line of thought, his sermons being filled with gospel truths proved by the scripture. As a result of the meeting there were 28 additions to the church; the church members have been strength ened, and all seem to be enjoying a sweeter fellowship with their Lord. We have received a copy of that splendid paper, the Alabama Bap tist, and on the front page isa cut of the handsome new church build ing of tba Baptist church of Syla canga, Ala., of which the Rev. Leon Latimer is pastor. Rev. Lati mer is the son of Mrs. Susie Lati mer, of our town. His boyhood days were spent here, and he has many friends and relatives in this place who rejoice that he is accomplish ing so much in the kingdom of his j Master. The paper 6tated that under I bis ministry, the past year bad brought forth many things that speak volume* for the fruits of good leadership and consecrated hearty co-operation. With ? new church building costing more than $20. OOO, the increase for lien ?-v olen ces over the previous year was ?998. The Mary Ann Buie chapter, D. of C., resumed activities on last Thursday afternoon, the meeting | being in the home of Mrs. J. P. . Bean. Tue attendance wa? large there being a membership of 5S, and much business was transacted, several new naines being given in for memuersip. Plans were laid for tho. flower si.rv to be held here fcvfc'nJr ao u H p c J r, : h ? first week in November and one of ? the features for entertainment willi be a mother goose bazaar. The aux- j iliary chapter will have a fancy ba? : /.aar. During the past few years the chapter has been marking the graves j of ail veterans in the town cemetery with the iron crosses and it is now ; their intention of placing these markers at the country grave yards ! nearby, some already having been ! placed at Harmony. The chapter gave an order for 00 more crosses, f Delegates to the aenerai conven* tion to be held tu Savannah, were j elected, Mrs. W. L. Coleman being chosen. The delegates to the state convention to be held at Yorkville, Mrs. James White, president, 1st delegate, Mrs. M. T. Turner alter nate, this oeing according lo con stitution: 2nd delegate, .Mrs. F. M. Boyd, alternate Mrs. Octavia Rush ton. The historical meeting L>. of C., will beheld with Mr.-. B. T. Boat- , wright on Thursday afternoon of 1 this week. Mr. J. A. Lott has returned from a business trip to Wilson, N. C. Mrs. T. R- Denny and Miss An-; toinette Denny returned last Wed nesday from Lumber City, Ga. j .Mrs. Denny after so criticai an ill-! ne>.s Moud the journey weil, and her hosts of friends were glad to clasp! her hand a?ain. Mr. Earl Crouch has returned from a visit to Mullins. The New Century Club met on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. B. L. ? Allen and as this was the iirst meet- j ing for the fall there was much i business to come before the club, j Mrs. William F. Scott the new j president, in a manner of gentle-j ness and sweet dignity, presided j with ease, and her opening remark? ; were expressive of her abiding in-j terest in {the work being taken up. ; The coming year, promises to be' one of great pleasure and profit to I the members, as told by the attract-: ive year books, the study course to. be ''American authors." Upon re quest of the manager of the Ladies Home Journal, one of the club year books was sent. A club page will be conducted which will contain much of national interest. After all busi ness the meeting was turned over to Mrs. H. D. Grant leader and a splendid progran given: Life of Sidney Lanier, Miss Mallie Waters;, his conception of iife through mu-! sic and song, .Mrs. W F.Scott; character sk ?itch, Father Ryan, Mrs. James White; lite sketch of Marga ret Junkie Presi?n, Mrs J. A. Do boy; reading, Thomas Nelson Page. Miss Clara Sawyer; biographical sketch Frances Scott Key, Mrs. P. N. Lott. Mrs. J. L. Walker gave an account of the centenary of the "Star Spangled Banner,'' which she attended, song, "Star Spangled Banner," club. During the social hour Mrs. Allen entertained the club very delightfully. Fruit punch was served by Mrs. J. A. Dozier, and Mrs. J. D. Bartley assisted the hostess in sei ving a delightful sal ad course. The decorations were ol golden rod and autumn foliage. Miss Maud Sawyer has gone to Camden to visit in the home of her brother, Dr. Frank Sawyer. Miss Mary Dunovant of Chester is the guest of Miss Marion Mobley. M iss Maria Hill of Edenfield has been visiting her sister, Mrs. John Mobley. The remains of the Rev. George M. Boyd were brought here on last Wednesday afternoon from his lato home in Spartan burg and inter red in the Mt. of Olives cemetery beside the grave of his first wife, who died ka number of years ago. Rev. Boyd was of the Methodist faith and was known throughout vhe state as a man of deep piety, an earnest and consecrated ?servant of God. During the last few years the infirmities of old age compelled him to retire from the ministry. Of this largo famiiv only two are left, Mrs. Riser of Newberry, and Rev. Pettns Boyd of Spartanburg. By his first marriage there are six children living. Messrs. Thomas and William Boyd and Mrs. Harris of Spartanburg, Mrs. Nettie Wills of New York, a?d Miss Eula Boyd and Mr. Robert Boyd of Bennetts ville. His second wife, with a daughter, survive him. The funeral services' were conducted by Revs. W. G. Hutchinson and W. S. Stokes. The second meeting of the music club was held with Miss Clara.Saw yer on S.vu.Al?y afternoon, and ?1 roll call ea< b me nber answered with v. musical quotation. The con stitution w.is read and adopted and other matters of interest disposal of. Each member brought a sug gested name and motto, a??d afte voting, "Tin; Apollo Music Club, ' was decided upon, and for the mot to, 'Music culture is soul cuitare, mind culture'".nd body cuitare." A musical synonym contest, con cluded the meeting. The next meei ing will be on October 16/ with Miss Elisi; Crouch. The officers of the club are, president, Miss Lilli Mind Willis; vice-president, Mrs. F. M. Boyd; secretary and treasur er; program committee, Mrs. \V?\ F. Scott, Mrs. T. R. Ilovt and Miss (?ladys lawyer, lhe members are, Mrs. F. M. *;..;.<!, Mrs. O D. Black. Miss El ma Boukuight, Mi**.* Elise Crouch, Mrs. M. Hu jot, Mrs. Thomas Hoyt, .Mrs. E. R. Mobley, Miss Lura Minis, .Mi>s Nina Ou/.ts, j Mrs. F. L. Parker, Miss Zena Payne, Misses Clara and Gladys Sawyer. Mrs. W. F. Scott, Mrs. James Strother, Mrs. Leon Stan sell, Mrs. M. T. Turner, Mrs. J. H. White. Miss Lila Maud Willis, Miss Martha Watson. Is It Right? The golden rule which in sub stance is to treat others as you would have them treat you, is one of the simplest rules by which to direct our condnci. If we owe our merchants money, which doubt less many do, is it right to taki? their money and spend it with one who would not give us a cent of credit? If we have paid in full every dollar we owe the man who has carried our burdens for months, then it is a different proposition. But to use his money for ourselves; to pass him by and patronize any man who has no interest in the town except to get and go, is it treating the merchant a.i we would likd to be treated? No, ray first duty is to pay the man who has credited me and then to show my appreciation of his confidence and trust and our interest in the town, by sticking to him as long as I am under obligations to my creditor. And further, not all is gold that glitters. How would I like my fel low man to treat me thus? That's the question! A Debtor. TRENTON NEWS. Special Meeting Woman's Mis sionary So:ieiy. Girl's Aire* if- y Held Profitable Meeting. The woman's missionary society j oh-t-rv -.l state missi-n day very ap pr iori.rely on Thursday last at the home of Mrs. S. B. Posey. Very interesting talks were given byj Mrs. J. L. Minis and -Mrs. Mamie; Tillman and some delightful vocal] selections w.er.? rendered by Mr; .1. vV. ' ,F .wi . ' fren Augusta. Tho afternoon was otio full of interest, (intermingled with pleasure and I Mrs. Posey proved herself a charm ' iiiir hostels. .Mrs. J. H. Courtney's spend-the ! dav party was a thoroughly enjoy ?ed affiir. Among those present were j Mo. J. L. Mim?, Mrs. Mamie Tili ntan, Mrs. T. Vf. Jo witt and Mrs. Despite the inclement weather] I til" girl's auxiliary had a very'pro {itahli and very pleasant meet inir | [-.ii friday afternoon at thc home ?.! i j Mesd tines Anna and Leslie aids >u. I There will be au important meet ing ?if the woman's auxiliary on Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. I >. Mathis. M's Walla?e Wise gaye abt.at i L?ful auction p tri. "ii Monday ti's) teruuoii in compliment to M?ssj Maud Micore of Lancaster;. Miss! M >oro is che efficient teacher of iii"; intermediate department of th? High School and sine..- her coming "has w<>n the esteem and admiration! of everybody. Her accomplishments are many and she assists most, nra-1 ciottsly with ?.very cause that is en nobling and uplifting. She presides at the organ in the Presbyterian church and her voice bas added I greatly to the lipis.-opal choir. Mr.-.. S il. .Mays entertained al congenial number of friends at al diuiier party on Thursday- Mrs. j Walter Miller and Mrs. J. I) Mathis were among the invited guests from Trenton. Mr. S. L. Roper from Horn's Creek was a welcomed visitor to our town during the past week. lie was the gnitst of his daughter, Mrs. Vf. ii. Moss. Miss Beatrice Stevens, Mr. Wal ter Stevens and Dr. Briggs from Belvedere were week-end visitors io Mr. and Mrs. Roper Day. Miss Sara Boatwrigbt a lovely little maiden from Ridge Spring was the guest of Misses Marion and Corine Clark for the week-end. In compliment to their friends, the Misses Clark,two of the most charm ing girl.? of the younger set, enter tained with a rook party. Mrs. Charles S. Moore and her handsome little boy, Ben Tillmau from Atlantic City are visiting the Senator and Mrs. Tillmau. Tous Mrs. Moore is our same Lona '1 ill man, and it is a genuine pleasure to have her among us. Miss Bessie Hair is assisting ina E EDGEFIELD BAPTIST CHUF most satisfactory manner in the telephone exchange. Miss Annie Walker has returned i to her home in Belvedere after a i pleasant visit to her sister, Mrs. J. Pt. Moss. The extreme illness of little Sam uel Posey for the past several days has caused much anxiety among the ?.many friends of mother and father. I . i 'Pleasant Day at Trenton. On Wednesday morning, accom panied by Mrs. Mamie Tillman, f-ve e'ujoyed a drive by automobile ft our neighboring town of Tren j Uar destinuion was the home of ! t mutual fric.id, Mrs. Jerome H. j Courtney, whose residence is situat I ni about two or ''three miles from j die heart of Trenton, and in a beau l ."fui environment surrounded by i fertile f irm lands. J On tins road from the Pine Hon^e ; J tho Ci urtueys ire many co ni ; or.tahie and spacious hemes those ? ? the Sweariiigens, the ftvans, the Harrisons and other old ana uonor i jle Trenton families. We wire mos', graciously received .to this home iud would have been ?nippy enough with the companion .hip of the friend on the jot'.ri ey, ad .\frs. Courtnev. ber you^ig >i> .r, Mi>s Boll? Priyelle ami little -largare'. Courtney, ? ?. ir. a pleaa-iu* urpri-e nw vi; ?' ?;s when Mr-. P. '. S liter of Trenton ind Mis. Mu ile Jo witt of tVugusta were also o liie scene. Mrs. Jowit! sane, anc1 .1rs. Tillman accompanied on tm '?ano and when the repertoire was. xhansted we besought thai it all be repeated which wrfs done to the ^reat satisfaction of the listeners. ? Uni then we took a trip to the iloly Land ami to Egypt and other interesting places with .Mrs. Tili- I nan by lier illustrated recital to us the many places of interest which h J had recently visited. The day .as one of profit and pleasure com . lined. i When the dinner hour had ar rived, although we bad warned Mrs. Courtney not to have much i limier, we were very willing to, partake, and the more SQ when wei saw how temptingly the table was prepared for the occasion. We; i found out another tiling too, and' that was how good a thing Domes-' tic Science training is, for we im-, agine from the frequent absences of! Miss Belle Privette from the par lor before the dining that she had j been very intimately connected j with the preparation of this de-1 lightful meal. We found afterwards i that she had been a student of Do mestic Science at Anderson college last year. After we had enjoyed this feast, preparations b~gan to be made for another change of scene, the desti nation to be the nome of Mrs. Samuel Posey where the missionary society was to hold a special state mission program. Mrs. Salter was in charge, and a number of interest ing selections were read. Mrs. Jow-i I itt sang again and Mrs. Tillmau,' 'CH. told on invitation of some of her impressions of the H?h Land, and .Mrs. Mirna told something of the Bethany meeting, which this socie ty, not having been represented, lid not know of, and the happy day was over forever. F. A. M. Baptist Sunday School Rally. The Hally Day exercises by the Baptist Sunday school last Sunday morning were thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended, by the old as ' well as the young. The efficient su ! very interesting program, each . number of which was well render led. The program in full is publish ?ed elsewhere in this is-ue. i The rostrum was tastefully ! decorated, forming a pleasing back ground for the little children who . recited so creditably. In addition t?" a profusion ot dowers, ferns and palms, fruits and the products of the field entered large?y into the ;.! c ?rations, making it au attractive harvest.scene. It was indeed appro priate that tue Stars and Stripes, miniature United S..-n?s tiugs, '?vere prominently displayed among the decorations. As thU nation bas tak en such a firm stand for the restora I ion ?iud main Cutt mee of peace th rou gin mt the earth, it vvasalto geiher proper that the national iiag should be displayed on ibis day, the day set apart by President Wilson is a .lay for prayer throughout the nation. The address by Prof. C. C. Ross. ! who has already actively identified himself with the Sunday school and church, was the pi?ce th resistant* of the occasion. His theme was "The Relation of the Sunday School to Education." The addre?? reflect ed i riginality and carefully prepa ration, eliciting much favorable comment. Interesting reports were made b\ Mrs. A. E. Padgett and Mrs. Ma mie is'. Tillman, superintendents of the cradle roil and primary depart ments, respectively. With the enlarged quarters and new equipment that are provided in the new church, the otfieers of the Sunday school hope and believe that the school rwi!l greatly increase in number and in the quality of the work done. Th?y are to be con gratulated upon the very excellent manner in which they have held the school together during the past year in spite of the disadvantages under which they have labored. Try one of our ?2 00 ladies Coat Sweaters, equal to any ?3.50 Sweat ers elsewhere. Rubenstein. 15.00 Flannel suits at SS.00. We are determined to give the best value in Augusta for the money. P..lm Beach suits >6.?0, ?sS.OO valuj. F G Mertins, Augusta, Ga. MT. :?ON NEWS, I\Tew School Building Dedica ted. Interesting Exercises Box Party Will be Held iy Night. Monday of last week was a red letter day for the Mt. Zion commu nity. The new school house is now completed and it was used for the iirst time yesterday afternoon. As was quite appropriate on this occa sion, we had with ns county school superintendent, W. W. Fuller, who made ns a fine address, compliment ing: tha trustees upon their achieve ment in erecting so good a building ind urging the patrons to show a proper appreciation of this advan tage hy co-operation for the further good of the . school and especially by sending their children regularly. ?o that they might get the full bene fit of the advantage here provided. Next we had a pleasure coveted by many schools, that was the pres ence of State 'Superintendent of Education, J. E. Swearingen. He followed Mr. Fuller, discussing first varions plans for school improve ment, including the raising of reve nue, the securing of libraries and literature, and the formation among the women of a school improvement association. He reminded his hear ers of his own sehool days in this community and closed his speech by a touching tribute to his sainted mother, whose faithfulness and love of teaching had moulded his own character, and has brought splen did results in the lives of many who had gone out from this community. His words altogether, were <full of personal interest, hope and encour agement for this section of the coun try, and indeed it is not difficult to be hopeful, remembering that one . if the products of this community, is the Hon. J. E. Swearingen. The closing address was by Rev. P. B. Lanham, our local pastor. He ? as usual gave us something to think ; aborjt. While not antagonistic to , -molieses he.. would, have . the stress ~ of interest and appropriation? given : to the common choolS, th.' schools .or the mass*.*, tile greatest good to the greatest numb v. Mr. Lan ham is i man of constrictive iniud, j -nd it' it were not for spoiling i i sro A preacher he would make a j good legislator. Yesterday was our regular preach ing day at Mi. Zion church Rev. P. o. Lanham was for the fourteenth rear, re-elected to tile pastorate. Among the visitors present we noted Messrs. Timmennau and Ry- . M: from Horn's Creek, Messrs. !ving, Pardixe and May, and th? .lisses. May r'roni Gvaniteville, and bo Hon. J. K. Swearingen. On Friday evening the nth, be ruining at 7 o'clock, a ho:: party viii be held at ti:'- home ol' Mr. ! \V. J. Gaines, for thc benefit of the I missionary society, i'oung ?ladies ire cordially invited to bring box es and young gentlemen ar-/ cor ! Hally invited to come and buy them. There will in- a cake cutting ! following tlie sale of thc boxes. I Misses Marv and Bessie Gaines hada delightful trip to Saluda county where they attended the W e rtz- Coleman we? i d i n g. Cadet 1>. F. Gaines has returned to the Citadel for his senior year. Mr. John Hoard formerly of this place, died suddenly in Augusta on Sunday night and was buried at Mt. Zion on Tuesday, the 20th ult. The funeral service was conuiicted by the Kev. Thomas Walker ot' Augus ta. Mr. and Mrs. Milledge Horne of our community have both been quite sick. Miss Sidney McDonald also has not been so well for a few days past. Many New Features Desired. Rev. J. R. Walker has been making his mid-week prayer service attractive at the Methodist church by introducing new features from time to time. So he announced Sun day morning that it was his desire to see 25 new features at the prayer meeting Thursday evening, these new features to consist of 25 per sons who have not been in the hab it of attending. Wonder how many will lend a new face to the occa sion? Certainly there should bc a large number, thus encouraging this very earnest and very zealous pastor.