Edgefield advertiser. (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, June 09, 1915, Page EIGHT, Image 8
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Wednesday, June 9.
LOCAL AND PERSONAL,
Tbe automobile numbers moan
higher and higher.
Mr. J. H. P. Roper was among
the visitors in Edgefield Friday.
Mr. J. Maner Lawton of Sa van
sah spent several days here last
week.
Mr. and Mrs. James D. Mathis
came op in their oar from Trenton
Saturday.
Edgefield has some young orators
who are destined to make their mark
sn the world.
Mr. I. D. Thomas of Augusta
spent the week-end here as the guest
of Mr. J. R. Cantelou.
Prof. T. J. Lyon has gone to Ab
beville to visit his mother who has
&eea quite indisposed for some time.
Miss MamieDunovant is at home
for the summe**. She has been teach
ing in the Darlington high school.
Misses Lula and Kassie Quarles
of Red Hill were guests of Mrs.
W. L. Holstein during commence
ment.
How many peas have you sown?
Make an early start and sow as late
as yon have the land and peas -even
in July.
As soon as the grain has been re.
moved from the field start the plows
to planting peas-either in rows or
broadcast.
In this issue will be found a state,
ment of the receipts and disburse
ments of the town of Edgefield for
the past year.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Holland went
over to Augusta last Wednesday to
see the game of ball between Char
leston and Augusta.
The Columbia district confer
ence of woman's mission societies
will hold their meeting in the Metho
dist church here in July.
Mrs. J. D. Holstein, Mrs. M. A.
Taylor, Miss Lena Holstein and Dr.
W. B. Penn were among the visit
ors in Augusta Monday.
Mrs. P. P. Burns arrived Friday
to spend some time here with her pa
rents, Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Shep
pard. Prof. Burns will come later.
Dr. E. Pendleton Jones announc
ed Sunday that he will preach a se
ries of four sermons on the Prodit
gal Son, beginning Sunday night
next.
The friends of Mips Madge Tur
ner have extended her a very cor
dial greeting. This is the first visit
she has paid Edgefield in some
months.
Mrs. J. C. Hughes and the chil
dren have gone to Dudley, N.
C. The boys will remain for the
summer, Mrs. Hughes returning in
a short time.
Mr. R. H. Parks, the faithful
marshal of our town, has an eagle eye
that can detect at ouce whether or
not your automobile is exceeding
the speed limit.
There is no doubt about the fact
that some of the Edgefield mer
chants are having Red Letter sales,
.onie of the letters being almost as
big as a barn door.
Mr. Allen T. Samuel spent Sun
day here with Mrs. Samuel and
Allen, Jr., returning to his duties
Monday morning. His friends r?
gretted that his visit was so short.
Yon can now get a meal at the
Greek restaurant at almost any hour
you. call. Uuder the new manage
ment it will be kept open during
summer as well as in fall and win
Mrs. W. H. Turner and the chil
dren are spending this week in
Edgefield. As the school bas closed
in Green wood, they will probably
spend much of the summer in Edge
field.
There will be an all-day meeting
at Rehoboth next Sunday and din
ner will be served at the church.
Children's day exercises will con
same the forenoon and there will
be a special program for the after
noon.
Mr. Eustace Prescott who is at
tending lectures at the Medical col
le ire in Charleston is at home for
tbe summer. He likes Charleston
and the more he delves into the pro
fession he has chosen the more he
likes iL
Mr. James L. Gilchrist who con
ducta a large dairy very successful
ly near Augusta came over on busi
ness this morning.
Miss Maggie Winn was among
the visitors in Edgefield Friday. She
is enjoying her vacation, having
taught the Sullivan school near her
home.
The pastor of the Presbyterian
chnrch at Johnston will preach at
11:15 o'clock on the sweet and the
bitter of life. One servioe only for
this Sunday.
"The danger of falling from
grace" is subject at Edgefield
Methodist church next Sunday
morning at the ll o'clock service.
"A great and romantic life" at
night.
Among the names of the sixteen
who contributed the Bible to the
Baptist church, one name, that of
Miss Ida Folk who is a member of
lb at class, was left out through
some inadvertance in this office.
The many friends of Mr. R. A.
Cochran deeply regret that he has
only slightly recovered from the
stroke of paralysis which he suffer
ed recently. They hope for steady
improvement in his condition.
Mr. Charles R. Dobson has com
pleted his season un the road and
will have a rest period of several
months. Within a short time he
will take his sisters and some friends
to the mountains in his oar to spend
a month.
The annual W. C. T. XI. picnic
will take place at the County Home
Saturday of this week, all of the
county unions taking part. It is
hoped that every white ribboner
who can possibly do so will attend
Saturday the 12th.
Dr. E. Pendleton Jones went to
Allendale to deliver an address be
fore the High School at that place
Monday night. On his return he
stopped over in Augusta to visit his
mother, who is with her son, Dr.
Ashbey Jones.
Prof. C. C. Ross will leave to
morrow for his home in Tennessee.
The best wishes of the Edgefield
people go with him, all regretting
that he will not return next fall.
Prof. Ross will enter the University
of Tennessee next tall for a special
course.
Miss Hortensia Woodson is in
the junior class at the Tubman
High School, and read the "Class
Prophecy." The Augusta Chronicle
said, "This was one of the cleverest
numbers on the program. IL was in
tensely*witty and kept the audience
in a gale of laughter."
Having sold their restaurant and
fruit business to James Velix, to
morrow John Scaveus and Pete
Garaialon will leave to engage in
business elsewhere. Tney have made
many warm friends since they came
to Edgefield three years ago. These
friends wish them well wherever
they go. They made Edgefield good
citizens.
Mr. Benjamin Greneker has ar
rived to spend the summer with his
mother, Mrs. H. N. Greneker, at
"Cedar Grove." After graduating
from Wofford last summer, in which
Mr. Greneker made a splendid rec
ord, he accepted a position as teach
er in the Greenwood High School,
where he has established himself
firmly in the esteem and confidence
of the people.
"The Saving of Daddy."
There will be a song service at
the Baptist church on Sunday after
noon at 5:30 under the auspices of
the W. C. T. IL This service con
sists of the reading of a story en
titled "The Saving of Daddy" by
Mrs. M. P. Wells, interspersed at
frequent intervals by music, solos
and chorusses given by Ed ge fie Id's
very best vocal talent. Everybody
is invited to come and enjoy the oc
casion.
Reception for Teachers and
Students.
The following invitation is being
sent out:
"Tho Baptist Mission Society
and Y. W. A's. invite you io a
reception at the home of Mrs. B.
B. Jones, Tuesday evening at 8:30
in honor of the Baraca class and the
returned teachers and students."
All the members cf the mission
ary society and their husbands and
the Youug Woman's Auxiliary are
the hosts and hostesses at this re
ception and will not receive invita
tions, but will be expected to be
present to do the honors of the oc
casion.
I" OR SALE: Your orders solic
ited for peach crates. C. B. Boat
right, Ridge Spring, & C.
6-2-4U
JOHNSTON LETTER.
(Continued from First Page.f
Hohamp of Barnwell, and Mr. J. C.
Cooper, of Columbia, la the first
game not a jump was made, Capt.
Fishbourn blocking the board. In
the evening Capt. Fichbonrne,
blindfolded, played six boards at
one time, and won over each one.
At any time during the game he
would be able to call out the posi
tion of every check on each board.
The Mary Ann Buie chapter held
the last meeting for the summer on
Friday afternoon in the home of
Mrs. James White, and after the
reports of the officers an i chairman
of committtees bad been given, the
record showed that gt>od work was
being done. Four members have not
missed a meeting daring the year,
Mesdames James White, J. P.
Bean, O. D. Black and Miss Zena
Payne. One of the oldest members,
Mrs. Harriet Kenny, having missed
only one meeting. Along historical
lines, the chapter is gratified with,
{he work of the year and the histo
rian Mrs. Black was given a rising
vote of thanks for ber earnestness
in the cause. Especial mention Was
made of the number of original pa
pers sent in and a poem by Mrs. F,
M. Boyd. In the book entitled "The
surgeons of the Con federacy," the
record of six veterans had bien se
cured. Plans were made by the chap
ter for the annual picnic given for
the veterans and their wives and a
cordial invitation from Mrs. Martha
Edwards to have the' picnic at her
home was accepted, June 22, being
selected. Officers for the coming
year were elected the following be
ing the result: President, Mrs.
James White; vice-president, Mrs.
M. T. Turner: recording secretary,
Miss Zena Payne; corresponding
secretary, Mrs. F. M. Boyd; treas
urer, Mrs. J. P. Bean; historian,
Mrs. O. D. Black; registrai; Mrs.
John Wright; gleaner, Mrs. M, W.
Crouch; auditor, Mrs. W. L. Cole
man; leader of auxiliary chapter,
Mrs. P. B. Waters, Jr.
A most delightful affair was that
of Saturday morning when Mrs.
James Cullum entertained with a
luncheon in compliment to her
friend, Miss Elise Crouch. Thirty
six friends were invited and the en
tire occasion was characterized with
much pleasure. The interior of the
home was beautiful with nasturtiums
and sweet peas and many cupids and
hearts gave a sentimental air. Pro
gressive rook was played, the score
cards being of cupids and Miss
Marion Mobley received the prizp,
asileer thimble. The hostess pre
sented Miss Crouch wiih a dainty
erabroideiy apron and to Miss Pau
line Lewis she gave a crepe de chine
handkerchief. Latera hot lunch wa?
served by Misses Annie Holmes,
Kizzie Eppes, Mary Waters. Loise
Hoyt and Marie Lewis. This was
very much enjoyed. r.
Miss Pauline Lewis is being the
recipient of many social attentions
by loving friends and on Friday af
ternoon Miss Elberta Bland com
plimented her with a miscellaneous
shower, the occasion being held in
the home of her aunt, Mrs. Hattie
Parrish. The rooms were thrown
together and decorated in blooming
pla??s. As the guests arrived punch
was nerved by Misses Bessie Ford
Turner and Marie Lewis and awhile
was spent enjoying delightful mu
sic. Suddenly little Grace Turner
ran carrying a well-filled and mys
terious suit case, saying it had just
been left there for "Aunt Pauline."
It was opened and found to contain
gifts from each friend present. The
hostess' gift was a set of em
broidered lingerie and Miss Elise
Crouoh was presented with au ex
quisite piece of embroidered linge
rie. After the gifts had been admir
ed the hostess, assisted by Misses
Bettie Waters and Frances Turner
served frozen cream and pound
cake.
Mr. Staunton Lott has been elect
ed junior editor of the South Caro
lina University Journal," and Mr.
John Fleming Marsh of the Citadel
has been placed upon the editorial
staff of The Journal. The friends
of these two young gentlemen learn
with pride of this honor conferred
upot. them.
The home of Mr. P. C. Stevens
was the scene of a happy family re
union one dav last week. Relatives
of both were present and the day
was spent delightfully and the cor
dial hospitality of this home was
well sustained.
Miss Virginia Harrison who is
stenographer for a firth at Halls
ville is enjoying ? vacation at her
home here.
Misses ??liet "and Cony a Hardy
have joined a party {of friends and
have gone to California to enjoy
the exposition.
Miss Marie Cullen of Springfield
is spending awhile in the home of
her grand-father, Capt. P. B. Wa
ters.
Death of Mrs. Albert R. Nich
olson.
Early Thursday morning, June 3,
Mrs. Nicholson, the beloved wife of
Mi*. Albert R. Nicholson, departed
this life at her home in Edgefield.
For some months Mrs. Nicholson
had been d eclining physically but
not until within the past few weeks
was she forced to take her bed. Mrs.
Nicholson was in her 65th year and
prior to succumbing to the illness
that resulted in ber death she was
remarkably active. This good wo
man was devoted to her home life
and to the members of the family
cirole, always finding joy in con
tributing to the happiness of loved
ones. Before her marriage she was
Miss Sallie Hughes and was reared
at "Cedar Grove." After their mar
riage Mr. and Mrs. Nicholson lo
cated on their plantation only a
few miles distant from her chilhood
home. There they resided for many
years and reared a large family of
children who are an honor to them.
Not until within the past few yeats
did they sell their farm and' move
to Edgefield to pass their remaining
years in quietude. Before Mrs. Nich
olson's strength began to fail under
the weight of years she was the
leading factor in the social and re
ligious life of her community. From
early girlhood she has been an ac
tive member of the Methodist
church. The funeral was conducted
Friday morning at the home by Rev.
J. R. Walker, the pastor of the
Methodist church. The interment
took place in the Blocker cemetery
near where she was reared.
? Mrs. Nicholson leaves her hus
band, five daughters, Mrs. R. L.
Dunovaut, Mrs. Wavue Darlington,
Mrs. Frank Johnstone, Mrs. Mc
Grath and Miss Sophie Nicholson,
and three sons, S. B., aud J. ti.
Nicholson and Dr. A. R. Nichol
son.
FOR COTTON WEIGHER.
I hereby announce that I am a can
didate for the position of public cotton
weigher for the town of iUdgefiela, and
respectfully solicit the support of those
who market cotton at Edgefield.
W. D. ALLEN.
I hereby announce that I am a can
didate lor the position of public cotton
weigher for the town of tiugetield, and
respectfully solicit the voces Of the
people who market cotton at Edge
nel?.
C. H. B. WILLIAMS.
I respectfully announce my candidacy
for the positionjof public cotton weigher,
for the town of Eagefield and if elected
will do my utmost to give entire satis
faction.
M. H. Deal.
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College Girls and Boys.
The return of the the college
boys and girls for the summer has
caused the old town to take on new
life socially. Among those who have
returned are Miss June Rainsford,
a full graduate from the College for
Women, Miss Helen Tillman from
Hollins college, Miss Katherine
Miras from Winthrop, Miss Gladys
Padgett from the Greenville Wo
man's college, John Mi ms, Gill
Du no vant, James Hart and
Gus Tompkins from Wofford,
Egbert Rainsford Oanlelou and
Morgan from the Bailey Mili
tary Institute and Miss Mary
Jones from Coker college. Miss
Florence Peak graduated from Co
ker college last week and has been
attending a house party in Marion.
MisS Nellie Jones went from the'
Converse commencement last week
to attend a house party at the home
of a college friend in Georgetown.
Misses Quartes of Cold Spring
Entertain.
A very pleasant event of last Sat
urday evening at Cold Spring was
a sociable given by Misses Annie
and Maggie Quarles in honor of
their cousins, the Misses Adams ot
Parksville and a few friends. After
some good piano music rendered by
several of the young ladies and jolly
games were played, the guests were
invited to the dining roora by Mr. !
and Mrs. Quarles where delightful
refreshments were served. All seem
ed to enjoy their few hours together
very much and some wished they
could have been longer.
Those being present were Misses
Leora Walke-, Addie Mae and
Blondelle Adams, Annie Bell Smith,
Lydia and Mamie Holmes, Lila De
Laughter and sister, Lune and Jes
sie Johnson, Bessie Burling ton, Ju
lia Eubanks, Ada, Alma and Pearl
Wood and Miss Wates, Messrs. Tom
Walker, Grady Pettigrew, Tom
Burnette, G.eo. DeLaugbter, Cary
and Yates Quarles. Frank and John
Lee Smith, Arthur McDaniel, Joe
McClendon, Willie Spivey, Willie
Adams, Dave W ates and brother.
A Guest.
Notice.
The Annual Meeting of the Share
holders of The Edgefield Building
& Loan Association will be held in
its office at h J Bank of Edgetield
Wednesday, June 16, 1915, a 5
o'clock p. m.
B. E. NICHOLSON,
President.
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OPTOMETRIST
Eyes examined and. glasses fitted
only when necessary. Optical
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EDGEFIELD, S. G.
Statement of Finance?
-OP ?THE
Town of Sedgefield, S. C., for the .
Year Ending May 31st,.
! 1915.
RECEIPTS :
Received from old Council_$ 317.97
Received from Treasurer for.
Taxes collected.5,741.59
Received from Licenses_ 1,796.00
Received from Fines._ 513.00
Received from Southern R. R.
Revenue on Spur Track_ 51.69
Received from sale of Terra
Gotta. 2.25
Received from Compound_ 354.00
Received from Water Rent--- 12.00
"$8,788.50
DISBURSEMENTS:
Street Lights.$1,280.00
Police Account. 1,672.80
Roads andjBridges._. 1,362.19
Mules' b'eed and Storage Room 398.50
County Auditor and Treasurer 100.00
Interest and Discount. 103.88
Kent of Council Room. 33.00
Advertising and Printing_ 56.30
County Jail._._. 29.80
Gasoline Account_. 73.60
Bond.;. 5.00
Stenographer. 8.00
Managers of Election. 3.00
School Bond Coupons.". 1,127.25
R. R. Bond Coupons. 400.00
Electric Bono Coupons. 1,000.95
JNote of old Council. 500.00
Mayor's Salary. 183.26
Attorney's Salary_. 91.63
Old Council's Attorney's Bal
ance on Salary._ 10.00
Clerk's Salary... 110.00
Health Inspector.___. 27.00
oasii in Bank_. 214.34
$8,788:50--^
R. C. PADGETT,
Clerk and Treas.
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