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. ' . ' < . '.?l^^ . .. ... . ' ' :!?), '''%'?'?? i _ - yoL 80 - EDG?FIELD. S. C., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER IO, 1915 NO. 37 ' - t . 1 ,-. JOHNSTON LETTER. Flower Show Great Success. Mrs. Walker Entertained Pi Tau. Apollo Music Club Met. 1 Th e fiower show of last week held under the auspices of the D. of C., proved a very successful one, and a pleasant day was spent by all in attendance. The collections of chrysanthemums, dahlias and roses were beautiful and the simsrle en tries were of carnations, nasturti ums, roses, dahlias and chrysanthe mums, every flower being of perfect coloring. The ferns, giraniums and palms formed a pretty background for the gorgeous blossoms. The judges were Mrs., J. D. Mathis^>f Trenton, Miss Elise Carwile of Ridge and Mrs. Arthur Tompkins ofEdgefield. Mrs. W. S. Mobley served in the absence of Mrs. Tompkins. Two very attractive booths were had in connection with the show. The children of the Con federacy had a pretty booth in Con federate colors, and sold delicious candies. Misses Mary Waters, Jes sie Edwards and Sadie Lee Bruce presided and were most successful in their sales. The Japanese booth was quaint and pretty and two Japa nese maids, Misses Fiances Turner and Bettie Waters served hot chocolate and wafers on Japanese china. A good sum was realized from all, there being no expense at. tached. Mesdames M. T. Turner and J. L. Walker will go to Green^le Monday to represent the Emily Geiger chapter, D. A. R., at the an* nual conference. 1 Mrs. G. D. Walker entertained the members of the Pi Tau club on ""last Thursday -afternoon and two ' hours were most pleasantly spent with this charming hostess. A tempting salad coarse with ice tea was served. The Apollo- music club met on Tuesday afternoon jin the home of the president, Mrs. Mims Walker, and after the transaction of business the meeting wa? turned over to Mrs. M. T. Turner who was leader for the afternoon and the following: program was enjoyed: 'Sketch and compositions of Charles Wakefield Cadman," "A Nubian face on the Nile," Miss Emma Bouknight; vo ?cal selections, "Land of the sky blue water," "At dawning," Mrs. C. P. Corn; "American conservato ries," Mrs. H. W. Crouch; "Sere nade," Howard Brockaway, Mrs. Leon Stansell; "Life of William Mason, Mrs. M. T. Turner; "Silver spring," Mason, Miss Gladys Saw yer. The program proved delightful and the hostess later served a tempt ing salad course. Mesdames Willie Tompkins and F. S. Jefterson visited at Meeting Street last week and attended the Sunday school sale at Stevens Creek church. Mr. and Mrs. James White enter tained most delightfully on last Sat urday the teachers of the high school. A beautifully - arranged course dinner was served. Miss Laurie Hoyt celebrated her birthday on Friday and a number of her friends were invited to her home and to participate in the cele bration. After games each one was blind folded and told to pin on "Buster Brown's tie' correctly. Marion Turner doing this success fully, was given a.dainty blue crepe . de-chine handkerchief. Refresh ments of Jelly, whipped cream, cake ancKfruits. Many pretty gifts were brought to their friend. Mr. Foster of Jonesville has been visiting his daughter, Mrs. Will Hoyt. Mr. and Mrs. Darlington and Mr. and Mrs. Barksdale of \ Lau rens visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Turner last Friday, making the trip in their touring car. Mr. Joe Jacobs will go to Wash ington, D. C., on the 15th to begin his preparations for departing for Turkey a* interpreter. Miss Ella Jacobs who is teaching at Ellenton spent the week-end at her home here. Miss Martha Watson has return ed from a visit to friends in Rich mond. Mesdames W. J. Hatcher, L. C. Latimer, J. H. _ While aud. Miss Zena Payne are in Spartanburg this Death of Mr. G. W. Wood, Jr. Mr. G. W. Wood, Jr., of Millen, died at his home Wednesday, September 29, 1915, at 3:30 o'clock of typhoid fever. He was in bed eleven days, but he worked for sev eral days with fever before he gave up. Mr. Wood was 27 years of age, having been born in Edgefield coun ty, S. C., on November 6, 3 889. He. suffered a great deal, but he bore his suffering without a murmur, and was conscious up to two hours before he died. Dr. Cleveland Thompson, his at tending physician, was very faith ful, and before Mr. Wood died Dr. Thompson had in attendance Dr. J. L. Kirkandall and also Dr. Q A. Mulkey, and both of the con sulting1 doctors said there could be nothing more done for him in the way of medical aid. Mr. Wood said jost a few hours before he died that he was trusting in Jesus. Rev. R. L. Bolton and Rev. E. E. Rose talked with him, but he failed to have any dying tes timony, save be was trusting in Je sus. With these his hst words con cerning his future he passed into the great beyond. Six weeks before he died he wa9 married to Miss Mima Burk, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Burke, of Millen. About three months be fore his death he was promoted to section foreman on the C. of Geor gia railroad, where he stood very high in the esteem of his employer. He was also a member of Millen fire department, and was a good and daring fireman, and his bright face and quick, willing hand will be miss id by every member of the de partment. The fireman sent with corpse to Edgefield, S. C., to assist in any way the bereaved G. C. F?v and S. D.Johnson. Where just c : a few miles from Edgefield, i inent t?bk place at IO ai.' m. Fr I want to say for the fi that the bereaved have our sincere and heartfelt sympathy. May God bless and comfort every one in this sad time. G. C. Key. Millen, Ga. week attending the state W. M. U. .convention. Mrs. O. D. Bl \ck entertained with a tea on Tuesday evening the honor guest being Mrs. Taylor Goodwyn of Greenwood. After tea sweet music, vocal and instrumental, was enjoyed and all enjoyed chat ting with Mrs. Goodwyn who is a general favorite here. The friends of Mr. Dink Lott will regret to learn that he has suffered another stroke of paralysis and that his condition is very un favorable. While Robert Brown and his wife (colored.) were away from home Saturday evening having come to Johnston to make some purchases, their home which is about where Mt. Tabor church used' to stand, was burned and two of their four children were burned within the house. Brown was late returning and the children had gone to sleep, and accordiug to the oldest she was awakened by smoke and the beat and seei?g that their es cape would soon be impossible tried to drag the sleeping children out. She succeeded ia getting' one awakeued and out and got one of the others H to the door, but the flames reacilud her and caused her to lose her hold. Her clothing caught tire and she was badly burn ed as she sprang out. Her ?screams aroused others who came, but the the house had fallen in. The charred bodies of the two children were found. Brown and his wife arrived soon after the house fell in. There is no clue as to how the house caught tire. The Mary Ann Buie chapter held a very full and interesting meeting on Thursday with Mrs. G. P. Cobb. The officers were all present and each reported all duties fulfilled. The chapter work is systematized by committees this being a splen did way to create interest and also a little rivalry, which in the end makes the work well done, so every committee was ready with a good report. The chapter decided to as sist in the appeal for help for needy veterans and their wives and also to contribute to Winthrop scholar ship fund. Flowers and baskets of fruit have been sent to the veterans here who have been sick. The ohap ter will have a full representation at Aiken next week at the state con vention. . / GOOD PUBLIC ROADS. Mr. Fowler Commends Work of Supervisor Edmunds. Many Miles of Public Roads Improved. m 9 Mr. Editor:- The supervisor of Edgefield connty is answering that big question whether we shall have good roads by a gigantic effort to assure that we shall, l ain told that he has built an automobile road ali the way from Edgefield to Parles ville and I know that he has for some weeks they have been busy constructing a grand boulevard from the county line near McCormick to the Savannah river near Woodlawn. A road that in its first youth will be a joy to every man that holds a line or blows a horn and an object of pride to every one living on ita banks and borders of that road. As the supervisor believes it could be fenced aud never used, it would for long years be a thing of beauty and joy forever buj; alas, immediately after being, worked it must go to work and is therefore in eminent danger of an early decline. The United States government has recently put forth a bulletin stating that such a thing as a per manent road never has anywhere been built. It tells us that the best road in the world as soon as it is finished at once begins to wear oat and it almost says that the mainte nance of a road is more important than its building, all of which is i very sad but not news to us. 1 Now Supervisor Edmunds is giv ing us. some splendid new thirtwj feet roads but how are we going to ' keep them splendid. Hoj?Jaj?*tf***^ going to be mainu. xue supervisor gang get over som road each year I believe at li cost J1 of about $80 per mile. With 1,800 1 miles of road in the county it takes I three years to get around so that it is plain that he has not time this year to keep last year's roads in re- ' pair. How then are they going to ! be kept ap2 Plainly there must be a lot of volunteer work done by 1 those people who are so prone to ^ live on their banks and borders. If 1 we want to travel gool roads and we want travelers to come over ohr good roads and we want good roads ' to stay good roads, we must all help to keep them good roads. By having lived alongside ' them we know that 1 they will not stay goods without ' help. Many persons have been generous '' this year in giving land that the 1 roads might be moved out of the ] ditches and gullies. Now if every- ; body will be a little generous and help with a shovel or a King road ' drag the good roads will stay with us and when the supervisor comes around again instead of having to 1 make over a road that has gone to destruction he may be able to give us a still better road with the money tnat we have saved the county by a little everyday care and attention. W. W. Fowler. Parksville, S. C. Woman's Christian Temperance Union. The monthly meeting of the W. C. T. U. was entertained on Satur day afternoon at the home of Mrs. W. C. Tompkins, about forty mem bers being present. The subject of the afternoon was the "Bible in the public schools." Dr. Pendleton Jones was present, and made a very suggestive and in teresting talk, also leading the de votions. The model members contest was followed up and one new member was secured. A short report of some news of the national convention was made and as a result of the ballot for treasurer, Mrs. Fannie Tomp kins was elected. The announcement was made that every union gaining twenty-five new members this year would be on the convention honor Toll, and the union gaining most members would' receive a banner at the convention in Sumter next September. The hostess served a very bounti ful and delightful salad course with coffee and whipped oream. The next meeting will be a show er for the Door of Hope and will be held with Mrs. W. B* Cogburn on December the 6th. CLEORA C (ILLINGS. Farmers Sowing Largely of . Wheat and Oats. Clean-up Day Observed at Schools. Editor The Advertiser:- This fine weather is stimulating the farmers to sow more wheat and oats than has been sown for several years. Last year we tried to finish gather ing the cotton before sowing grain and the rain set in on November 25 and continued until February. This year we are gathering and sow ing at the same time. Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Thomas spent yesterday with Mr. Felix Morgan. Master Abney Brunson has been having chills for a week but is able to go to school this morning. ' Mrs. Jane Barling spent last week with her daughter, Mrs. W. T. Reel, who has been confined to; the house for several days but is up again. There was a large crowd at Sun day school at the Brunson school I house yesterday. We are looking for a big crowd at the box party next Friday night. Everybody is invited to come. All the girls and young ladies are to bring boxes and alt the boys and young men to bring full pocket books and we guarantee all a pleasant time. Last Friday was clean-up day in the-public schoob and it was ob served at our school. Most of the ctay was spent in this way. But for the press of farm vrork most of the patrons would have helped. Subscriber. i_. . --;-; .; ?^ccy ? ?.-.fi w? arid H\$h ?ie Simkius; secretary ana trea. er,?Lallie Peak; color, pink and green; Hoverer, sweet pea. Tenth grade-President, Ouida Pattison; secretary and treasurer, Carroll Rainsford; colors* yellow and' white; flower, daisy. Ninth grade-President, Neta Ouzts; secretary and treasurer, Wil lie Peak; colors, white and green; flower, white rose. Eighth grade-President, Grace Tompkins; secretary and'treasurer, James Porter; colors, lavender and white; flower, violet. The McOuffie literary society met Friday afternoon, November 5, 1915,.at 4:30 o'clock. An un usually large number were present and the program was highly inter esting. The president being absent, the meeting was presided over by Prof. Copenhaver. The first num ber on the program was current events, Glover Tompkins; reading Ilene Harting. Emmie Lou Edmunds recited a very humorous selection aud the debate followed. The sub ject was resolved, "That there should be a limit to the ownership of laud." Affirmative, Annie Mae Culbreath, Ida Folk. Negative, Permelia Hudgens, Lallie Peak, Ruth Lyon, Annie ?lae Tim mons and Jennie Slmkin? Were appointed to act as judges and their decision was rendered in favor of the affirma tive. Alter the report of all commit tees the society adjourned to meet Friday, November Sid. In order to pay for some of the playground apparatus, we are going to give a musical on the evening of Friday, November 19. The most talented musicians and readers of the town will take part. We hope to make this entertainment one of the most successful and enjoyable that we have ever given. The par ents and people of the 'town should show their appreciation by patron izing this entertainment which I ara sure will come up to the requir ed standard. '"? Misses Brook Jones and Jonnie Cogburn are the acknowledged bas ket ball stars in the high school teams. We urge every one to corne and see them play. If you come be sure you do not forget to holler for the ninth grade. The foot ball team of the Edge field graded school will play the Johnston graded school team Satur day afternoon 3:3o at the fair grounds. School Correspondent.. ?K.KING S ftEWfcf ISCOVER! Will Surely Sion That Couah. Appropriate Resolutions. As the editor of The Advertiser sat in the Baptist church at Harts ville last ^Sunday morning: We beard the following appropriate resolu tions upon the death of Di. Howard Lee Jones, president of Coker col lege, read and unanimously adopted: Dr. Howard Lee Jones made his' first appearance in HartsvHle, in this place, in connection with the work which he later assumed and to which he consecrated the last [service of his eventful arid useful life. On this occasion, his sermon to the students of Coker College, simple, scholarly, and profound, is recalled as a master-piece ot pulpit oratory befitting the time and place; indeed, the thought of this remarka ble address,'that ''Sin is the failure to realize one's possible best,," was so eloquently presented that none of us who heard it can escape its lasting impression. .Later Dr. Jones delivered here a series of sermons which this con gregation and community heard with delight and which still live iu the memories of nil who heard them. Polished by nature, courte ous from the heart, this apostle of truth, by his lofty character, high ideals and rare ability, so engaged our admiration and won our affec tions, that his acceptance of the presidency of Coker College in June, ?914, was regarded as a token that he loved us as we loved him. This church can never forget tbe : memorable occasion when our friend entered.in fact into the fellowship of the church and again made us his debtors by a sermon of great < power and propriety. "The Way , r.t A nnmoflh'.' ?At forth the view- ? I OU? ts Ol j t'j c. T??-- ? we should now record what he did j rather than what be said. Fine as , were his words, his works shall live j after him. Howard Lee Jones was . ever a tighter. As a minister ne ? was a militant in the service of his , Lord; as a citizen, grappling with ( questions of great public moment, j he was always on the tiring line; as ? a leader of unflagging zeal he yet ( counseled a wise course; as a man < of action, he never lost the power of action in the energy of resolve. It is, therefore, Resolved: That there has passed from among us an uncoinmou man, whose life of service is his most'til- . ting monument, whose memory is j secure in the affections of us all, . and whose career of usefulness bas , been Sincerely taken to heart. That these resolutions Oe record- } ed upon the minutes of the church and a copy sent to the family of Dr. Jones. . ? F. A. Miller, J. L. Coker, J. J. Lawtyu, E. V. Baldy. 'Committee. ?' _->*... Brimson School Box Party. Let all of the young people and those who are not so young bear in mind the box parly that is to he given at Brunson school house next Boulay night for the benefit of tne^ school. The young swain who will not make the box whick his lady love prepares bring a dollar at auc tion is not game and isn't worthy of her smiles. There will be no short measure? on this occasion. Every box will be heaped-up and running over and the feilow who bids less than the price of a bushel of cotton seed for a box hasn't yet caught the quick-step of returning prosperity and should be disciplined by one of the fair teachers. We are not uneasy though. We expect to bear good re ports from that box party, believing that the young ladies will raise all of the money they need for their school. A little girl, when asked by her teacher to distinguish between the human and the animal families, re plied* , <;v ' A brute is an imperfect beast; man is ai perfect beast." We carry a complete line of sta tionery, Ledgers, Ty pe-writer paper, Type-writer Ribbons, Fountain Pens, Letter Files, etc. Everything for the office. W. E. Lynch & Co. HOLD CONFERENCE. President Bright of Chamber of Commerce Confers With Railroad Officials. Condi tions Improved. President O. P. Bright writes Southern railroad officials about efe iays at Trenton, and in response the officials came to Edgefield and held a conference, making ail the decided chansres possible. . The following letters from President Bright are se I f-ex pl a nation: Mr. W. N. Foreacre, Gen-Supt. Eastern District, So-Ry. Char lotte, N. C: - Dear Sir: Several of oar citizens and patrons of the Southern having made complaint to me, asking that the matter of connections and de lays at Trenton be taken up by our Chamber for adjustment, and after investigating the matter personally, I agree with them, there is room for complaint, but, knowing you and having found- yon willing and ready to adjust auy reasonable com plaint and differences for the good of the service, I decided to place this matter before you for action, instead of talsing same through the usual channel, which I feel can be avoided. Your No. 31 is due Trenton ac 12.15 p. m., No. 32 is due at Tren ton at 2.25 p. m., your No. 110 tak ing up these two connections from Trenton for Edgefield at 2.25 p. m., making it necessary for passengers from northern points to wait at trenton 2 hours and ten minutes, when No. 110 is-on time, yesterday M/? lin ....... At\ mi.>i.fA,. I .<vt ff)m ;.. :.*> h i. ur ..- -, wzli $>' 1 ?im lUlviuivu vuuv- .' perintendent has issued bulletin requiring Aiken branch train to * landle solid loads destined north of Trenton from Aiken to Trenton. This practice you very kindly broke ip while I was in the service as ;onductor on Aiken branch. Know- ' na the time consumed at Aiken in hv i tching, out these cars, and time oat on schedule between Aiken and Trenton, saying nothing of the time consumed at Trenton in setting off jars, kuowiug these conditions as I jo, and your being acquainted with Conditions that exist during tourist season, I feel free in explaining to vuu the complaint and the cause therefor, and consequently I take this course in asking for prompt ldjustment of same. 1 I fully appreciate the fact that in many cases mere are many unrea sonable requests and demands made of railroads by their patrous, and at the same time I know you ap preciate the importance of the best service practicable, consequently I am appealing to you in behalf of our citizenship fqr relief. Thank ing you in advance for . your due consideration, and prompt action in this matter, I beg to remain, Yours truly, . O. P. Bright. Pesideut Edgefield Chamber of Commerce. Mr. W. N. Foreace, General Super-? inteudeut Southern Railway,Cbar lott?, N. C: Dear Sir; In connection with at tached complaint, I wish to cali your attention to delivery of freight from Augusta, Ga. Freight loaded say on the 5th reaches Edgefield on train No. 110, afternoon ot* the 6th, when No. 110 is lateas it was to day, it is impossible for our agent to check out freight, make out ex pense bills in time to deliver be fore night. So in this case we do not receive our freight until the morning of the 7th, this freight is ?n board from 36 to 45 hours a distance of 33 miles,/ practically, ONE MILE PER HOUR. I as a merchant, and in behalf of others will appreciate veiy much your at tention, and relief in this matter. & j Yours truly, O. P. Bright In reply to the above .letter, Mr. W.N. Foreacre, General Superin tendent, Mr. E. McGee Division Passenger Agent, and Mr. Wossom Division Superintendent came over (Continued on Eighth Page,)