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(?l?tn? Newspaper Un jtoth (?mlim VOL. 81 EDGEFIELD, S. C., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, ?9I6 s NO. 12 JOHNSTON LETTER. Clubs Elect Delegates. Death of Mrs. I Meyer. "Baby Day" Observed. New Centu ry Club Met. The Democratic club meetings were well attended here on Satur day, and resolutions were passed endorsing Woodrow Wilson and the administration of Gov. Man ning. Delegates to the county con vention ?vere elected and are, I. R. Clark, A. M. Clark, E. L. Yonce, f J. L. Walker, J. A. Lott, J. W. Hardy, S. J. Watson, W. L. Cole man, J. W. Cox, J. Rutledge Mc Ghee, Dr. J. A. Dobey, John Wright and A. P. Lott, practically all being friends with the present administration. The sentiment of the delegates is in favor of abolish ing the county to counts canvas for state officers. Mrs. Kathrine Meyer died here on last Wednesda}' morning at the : home of her daughter.Mrs. M. E.Nor ris. She had reached the age of 75 years and for some time had been in failing health, for the past three months, being confined to her bed. She was lovingly administerea to i but her frail form could not rally from tie encroachments of old age. Mrs. Meyer was a sweet christian character quiet and unassuming;! she was a devoted member of the M. E. church and it was always her h pleasure to attend the services. By her lovable and gentle spirit she was loved by every one. The funeral services were conducted on Thurs day morning by Rev. J. H. Thack er at the home, after which the body was laid to rest at Mt. of Olives cemetery, beside the grave of her husband. There were many beauti ful flowers sent from relatives and friends over the state and also from here? the M. E. church and Sunday ' . school and other organizations. - iiree children are left, Mr. Miltoa ''8#jM^el^.fe^^ Low: -^raan of Tiramonj-ville and Mrs. M. E. Norris. Dr. G. D. Walker attended the state medical association held in Charleston last week. Mesdames Mary J. Ncrris, Ma mie N. Tillman. A. E. Padgett aud Miss Natalie Padgett were visitors here on Wednesday. The next session of the Sunday school convenue:: of tuc Ridge as sociation wili ha held with Dry Creek church Am il 28 30. Thin con vention will take the place of the three district union meetings. A splendid program has been arrang ed and it is hoped that, every church and Sunday school in the association will be represented, "'Baby day" which was planned for by the New Century club, was observed here on Saturday at the 9 auditorium of the high school and each feature was of profit and inter est. Dr. Muiherin of Augusta made an address in the morning, telling how to care for baby, what to do for it when sick dbe, and a splendid demonstration was made with the little year and one half old baby, which lives at the University hos pital this being done by one of toe nurses who had accompanied her.' An enjoyable feature was the music, a vooal duet by Mesdames II. W. Crouch and L. S. Maxwell, and al so by Misses Helen and Mary Wal ker. Questions were asked bv the audience which the Dr. cheerfully answered. In the afternoon excel lent talks were given by Dr. J. A. Dobey and Dr. Beverly Epes, on * *'The teeth and the care of them. Dinner was Served on the grounds and an hour was pleasantly spent. One of the most pleasant parties of the past week was of Weduesdav afternoon when Mrs. J. L. Walker entertained for Miss Pet LaGrone, * whose marriage is a happy event of May 9. The color scheme was violet and the hostess welcomed her guests in a violet summer costume and everywhere were violets, the lights being in this shade. The score cards for rook were painted in violets and ' after a lively game there was heard the sound of the wedding march and a little fairy all iii violet, little Helen Walker, came in and pausing before the honoree presented her with a shower basket from the hos tess which contained several beauti ful gifts. Refreshments were served iu the dining room and the table I was beautiful with a centerpiece of, a large green basket of violets tied I (Continued on Fifth Page.) Southern Always Alert and Active. Chattanooga, Tenn., April 18. With the view of pxtendincr their efforts to promote the sale of soath ern made goods in the South Amer ean countries, Southern Railway, Queen and Crescent Route, and the Mobile and Ohio Railroad, will send their South American Agent, Mr. Charles Lyon Chandler, on a tour through South America this summer. He will leave in .Tulv and visit Brazil, Argentina and Urugu ay,- where the opportunities are now particularly bright for.'extension of American trade because of the Eu ropean War. Mr. Chandler made a similar trip last year. Mr. Chandler will interview the merchants and buyers of the th ive republics and investigate trade op portunities generally in order to be able to advise southern merchants and manufacturers where and how to place their products to the great est advantage. While on this trip, his services will be at the dis posal of Southern firms who are anxious to have specific trade op portunities investigated for them, and will also be criad to assist and promote their trade there in any way possible. Firms desiring Mr. Chandler to represent them should address them at 322 James Build ing, Chattanooga. No charge will be made for this service, the work being part of the Southern's gen eral scheme for developing the South. "There is a particularly gool market for Southern cotton goods in Argentina and Uruguay at the present time," declares Mr. Chand ler, "and over ?10.000,000 worth of colton fabrics, piece goods, both bleached and colored, could be sold to Argentine Republic alone from the Southern States. We only ex-1 pori ?28,000,000 worth of cotton j piece goods annually while our ex ports of automobiles amount to ??.%CUlUr000. rhe-Sonth Anwijsansrj ' are now looking to the United States for manufactured goods and other products necessary in their ever" day life, and there is no rea son why the South should not get a full share of the business if it is sought in the proper way." Average Value of Horses and Mules. Auditor J. R. Tiraraerman has just completed an abstract of the personal property of Edgefield coun ty to be forwarded to the Tax Com mission in Columbia, and he has given us the following figures which show the average value at wiiicii horses and mules are returned for taxation in the different townships: Horses Mules] Blocker T'ship 14.70 41).05 Collier 45.30 4S.97 Collins 50.51 52.85 Edgefield Town 49.57 51.40 Elmwood 45.28 48.81 Hibler 4 7.00 52.00 Johnston 45.'.ty 50.44 Meriwether 47.4M 49.74 Moss 47.PU 54.02 Pickens 50.17 52.10 Plum Branch 40.05 45.13 Shaw 4S. 75 52.70 Talbert 4 0.18 50.79 Ward 52.19 59.14 Washington 50.79 49.00 Wise 40.0U 50.32 A study of the above figures will show that the assessed values in sev eral townships should be raised. Ward is the banner township, horses and mules both averaging higher in that township than in any othes. Collins and Pickens almost tie for second place. Swat the Fly! (Published by request.) Oh, my! Swat the fly. Hit him low, Him him high; Swat him on the head, Bat him in the eye. Kill him good, kill him dead. Watch him till you see bim die. Ile is nasty, he is bad, He is loathsome, he is mean. Use the swatter as a fad, And keep your eatables clean. If you have a stable And you're strong and able, Clean it out every week And keep your family from get ting sick.-Christian Advocate. HARDY'S HAPPENINGS. Wind and Dry Weather With out Precedent. Easter Ser vice at Dothan Church. New Cars Galore. Easter has come and gone and we did not freeze either. Saturday the wind was real cold all day. Bot although the wind blew a gale all day it. was a li ot wind. And every thing is so very dry. Some one wa? telling me in Au gusta Saturday that the lakes in Florida are drying up from such ex tended dry weather and so much wind. It seems to strike every one with the same idea that they never remember having so muca wtind and dry weather. I very much fear we will have a very wet summer and the grass will take possession of the crops if it ever comes up during the dry spell. The men talk crops and politics now and how much the grain needs rain as well as other things. Ladies want rain for their gar dens. This is also their season for vying with each other in the chick en crop. The crows are breaking up hen's nests and eating eggs equal to the dogs. Mrs. G. \V. M ed lock had bad luck with her chickens, lost so many from cholera and now Mrs. Georgia Mulvie is losing hers with it. We have been threatened with it several times in our flock, but fed saltz, sulphur and soda in dough aud put carbolic acid, permanganate of potash and turpentine in the drinking water, and have not lost more than three. Those we bumed. We have a good many, over a hun dred off. Some of our neighbors tell us they have 12, some none. Sunday, Easter, was service day over at Dothan and we saw Mr. and Mrs. McKie Scott a o up to attend services. Also Mr. Philip Markert aud family ero up- in their new car to attend Dothan. Mrs. Georgia McKie carried Mrs. Frances Townes to service in Augusta in her new car. Mr. and Mrs. George Townes and baby spent Sunday with ?Mrs. Julia Towues returning to Aiken in the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bunch and children spent an hour or so with .Mrs. S. V. Hunch Sunday afternoon. She is feeling very badly, still. Mr. Harry Hunch is quite unwell and the children have all been right sick during the past week. We attended the woman's mis sionary meeting at Mrs. Frances Townes last Thursday afternoon and enjoyed it very much. Mrs. Julia Townes and Mrs. T. J. Btiggs attended the meeting at Aiken and gave us some very inter esting accounts of what interest ed them most at that meeting. Both were very much impressed by Mrs. Tillman's great ability and gracious manner of carrying out her points, and conducting tile meeting. Just as every one is obliged to be with that lovely christian lady. We were glad to have Miss Em mie Lanham with us also at our meeting. She had attended the Ai ken meeting as well as visiting Miss Georgia Reese, over at the bunga lo with Mr. John Reese. Mr. Luther Reese has been hav ing chills but we are glad to see him out again. Miss Georgia hopes to get out of the reach of the ma laria by going to stay with Mr. John Reese awhile. The Gard nervi lie school children had an Easter egg hunt cn Good Friday and enjoyed it immensely. Some two young men on their way home from town ran into Miss Be atrice Stevens' buggy as she and the teacher, Miss Birmes Harker, were going home from the egg hunt and tore Miss Stevens' buggy and one of the young men in the car up pretty badly. Fortunately I did not hear of any one being hurt. The Sweetwater memorial servic es will be held this year, second Sunday in May. Every one is invit ed to come prepared for all day services, and enjoyable time. Next Sunday being fifth Sunday the union meetiiiir convenes at Re hoboth and we wish so much it were possible for us to be there with all those good, hospitable peo ple. Hut we cannot make the trip in one day with Balam and have no automobile. Guess we will be at home, thinking of those who will go and enjoy it. Hardy's. RED OAK GROVE. Corn Up and Plowed. Fishing Favorite Sport. Easter Egg Hunt. Approaching Marriage. Oar farm or? seem to have gotten their business where t hey can feel at ?easure somewhat. Mu?h corn has been planter!, some of the corn has been plowed and good stands re ported. Cotton the uncertain Kins: of the South, is coming too. "I did not know what was best," re marked one of our neighbors, in reference to several loads of guano he'was having placed on his farm. The above remark doubtless ex pressed the sentiment of many hard laboring, honest farmer. In that adventure, as in all things, we can be made satisfied, by trusting in Him who knows our needs better than we do. Amen to the farmer. Last Saturday Messrs. O O. Tim merman and J. T. Grittis took sev eral .young people down to Stevens Creek to tish. Whether the wind was too high or a preference of "Dry land" fishing prevented a real tish dinner, we do not know how that was, but however having had suffi cient experience in the uncertainty of either satisfying the appetite of a party on occasions like that a nice lunch was provided and spread for the enjoyment of all. Preferring the amusement of the children, rather than fishing, Misses Kathleen Kendrick and Ber tha Parkman gave an Easter hunt at Mr. Charlie Park man's for quite a happy little crowd, on last Sat urday p. m. No prizes this time were offered they said, but we had so much real fun ourselves, we hope to dd more n?xt unie for the chil dren.' Several from our town spent the dayfirear Modoc on Savannah river. Among thera Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lan^?fM^asre. Mallie -Clegg, Al bert Shelton and Frank Kenrick. Notwithstanding the unfavorable conditions for fishing, a number went over on the Georgia side. Falling from the boat was made quite interesting. The champion .vork of the day, by Mr. Tillman Mowle. Mr. Clegg was happiest his only haul being a large carp, he bj the side of his fiah ]ay dor mant till dinner was announced, and upon that announcement, |,e de clared the day a success. Down by the river-side among the stately cot ton-wood trees and lovely willows, on the carpet of bermuda grass was spread a spotlessly white cloth - bearing just the things that we find provided on all well regulated farms, making a scvne of a most lasting impression. But back of I ' this?pread was the sweetest picture. I< A happy home, despite affliction, ruled by an affectionate fattier, a kind and untiring mother, who so graciously provided this lunch for our pleasure. We feel under last ing obligations to Mr. and Mrs. John Robertson Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Tillman Howie for their many courtesies extended us on this en joyable trip. The expenditure of thousands of dollars by the Twin-City Power Company makes the possibilities seem most a reality to greater things for McCormick county. A railroad track has been built, which will make industrial iesources easy, that now lie quiescent, many induce ments are there and will some day come to light. Price's Island three miles in length belonging to this corporation, could be used to many advantages. What is more useful or a greater advantage than a good stock farm. Nature has done much for man-kind everywhere. Mr. Will Rogers from Birming ham, Ala., where'he holds a respon sible position, accompanied by Mr. Hallie Clegg from Callisou, visited relatives here last week. Misa Ettie Wates who has been teaching near McCormick and has been eiected to teach next school term is at home with her sister Mrs. G. W. Bussey. The entire community is abound ing in best wishes to our beloved young friend Miss Georgia Mae Wates in her anproaching marriage to Mr. Joseph Ramsey of Colletou county on May 4-. Miss Allie Evans returned to her home in Abbeville last week, but. v/ill return for the Wates-Ramsey wedding, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Griflis were guests several, days last week in the | Mr. Ja?k Ripley Drowned in Turkey Creek. Fridav afternoon Messrs. Joe and Gregg Fagan and Messrs. Jack Rip ley, Sr.. and Jack Ripley, Jr., .vent on a fishing expedition to Turk ev creek, pitching their tent about half a mile above Moultrie's mill. Soon after sunset Gregg Fagan and Jack Ripley. Jr., went some distance down the creek to set some hooks, leaving Joe Fagan and Jack Ripley asleep on the bank of the creek. When they returned about dark they found Mr. Fagan still asleep but Mr. Ripley was missing. His hat and coat were there but he could not be found. However, as he had said something about returning home, they thought he had gone home, and all of the other members of the party remained through the night fishing. When thpy returned to Edenfield Saturdav morning they could find no trace of Mr. Ripley, so they reported to Sheriff Swear ingen that he was missing and that possibly he had fallen in the creek, is he left his coat and hat. Sheriff Swearin^en went up at once in his uar to the fishing camp, taking with him the members of the. party, and ie also stopped at the home of Mr. Walter Brunson and took him ilong. After dragging the creek some lime whpre Mr. Ripley wa9 left isleep on the bank his body was Pound, lt was on the bottom of the sreek about 10 feet from the oppo site bank from which he tell. The ARit?r?t this place was about 10 :eet in depth. Sheriff Swearingen notified Coro ler Byrd about 3 o'clock Saturday rTternoon and an inquest was held LS provided by law. The verdict of .he jury of inquest was to the effect ,hat Mr. Ripley came to his death "rom natural causes, having fallen n the creek and drowned. The body was brought to his lome near EdgefieM^and the-fnter*-' nent took place at' Philippi church sunday afternoon, Rev. Arthur L. stinter conducting the funeral. Mr. Ripley is survived by bis wife and lix children. Ed gefiel d Clubs Met. Saturday afternoon in compliance vith the rules of the Democratic ??arty the members of the two clubs n Edgefietd met, reorganized and dected delegates to the county con tention which is to be held in Edge ield the first Monday in May. Edgefield Club No. 1 elected M. P. Wells, president; B. E. Nichol >on vice-president, W. E. Lott sec retary and treasurer, and A. E. Pad gett county executive committee men. The following delegates were ?lected to the county convention: Thomas II. Rai ns ford, J. C. Shep pard, M. P. Wells, S. McG. Sim kins, B. E. Nicholson, A. E. Pad gett and J. L. Minis. Resolutions were adopted endorsing the national Democratic administration and also endorsing Woodrow Wilson for the Democratic nominee for the presi dency. The Edgefield club No. 2 re-or ganized by the election of S. B. Mays, president; A. S. Tompkins, vice-president; J. W. Kemp, secreta ry, and W. M. Harling, treasurer. The following delegates to the coun ty convention were elected: S. B. Mays, J. Wm. Thurmond, P. B. Mayson, P. A. High to wer, W. A. Strom and A. S. Tompkins. The club adopted appropriate resolutions endorsing Woodrow Wilson's ad ministration and also endorsing him for the Democratic nomination for the presidency. J. Wm. Thur mond was chosen as county execu tive committeeman. Johnston's Delegates. The clubs of Johnston met Satur day-afternoon and elected delegates to the county convention. Lee club elected S. J. Watson, A. P. Lott, J. W. Cox, J. A. Dobey. J. Rut ledge Mcphee and John Wright, W. Lee Coleman were elected coun ty executive committeeman. Wash ington club elected the following delegates: I. R. Clark, A. M. Clark, E. L. Yonce, J. A. Lott, J. L. Walker and J W Hardy. home of Mrs. Gr. D. Mirna. Robertson S: Bro. have installed an up-to date saw mill and are now ready for extensive lumber business on Mr. D. Bussey's land. TRENTON LETTER. Trenton Girls ''Win Honors and Distinction. Baptist Minis ter Has Resigned. Beau tiful Easter Service. We send co ncr rat ul at i o ns to our quartette of Trenton girls who have very recently acquitted themselves so creditably at their graduating piano recitals. We have reference to Miss Ruth Lona of Limestone, Miss Fannie Miller of Chicora, Misses Martha Harrison and Helen Clark of Coker.^From Cok;-r college items in The State we find the fol lowing: "Misses Helen Clark and Martha Harrison gave their senior piano recital ou last Thursday even ing. Both young musicians made most favorable impression, Miss Clark's playing being marked by tenderness and sweetness of tone, and Miss Harrison' by unusual dash and brilliancy." Mrs. Floyd Johnstone from Dub lin, Ga., who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Swear ingen,was joined by her husband on Thursday for a visit to Asheville. They will be the guests of Mr. Johnston's mother. Miss Lizzie Butler motored up from North Augusta iu her hand some new Oldsmobile to spend Sun day with Mr. and Mrs. A. S. J. Miller. She was accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. John Butier who spent the day with Mr. James Mil ler. Mrs. Rubye Shealy entertained the married ladies embroidery club Wednesday afternoon. About four teen ladies were present to enjoy Mrs. Shealy's hospitality and par ticularly the delightful repast she served. Mr. J. H. Courtney has purchased a beautiful new Ford. Easter service was observed in the ptorc^o?o^ da3' afternoon last and a large eon Erregation listened attentively to the splendid sermon by the Rev. Shan nonhouse. The music was good and the church- tastefully decorated in white and green. We were glad to have with us Rev. Mr. Bailey and Mrs. Shannonhouse from Edgefield, Mrs. Annie Harrison and Mis* Brockington from Johnston and Mr. Carwile- from Ridge Spring. An afternoon that was thorough ly enjoyed was Wednesday of the past week when Mrs. Leslie Eidson was the gracious hostess for the "Entre Nous" embroidery club. The young folks had a jolly good time and Mrs. Eidson served tempt ing refreshments late in the after noon. Miss Annie Timmerman who was visiting Mrs. Eidson was guest of honor at this meeting. Miss Fannie Miller came home from Chicora to spend the Easter tide. \ Rev. and Mrs. Graves Knight and Mr. Knight's mother were guests of Misses Mae and Carrie Harrison on Sunday last. Mrs. D. C. Brown, our beloved Lucy (?uarles, has returned to King stree after a visit to her parents, Mr. and .Mrs. H. C. Qnaries. Mr. Dorien Swearingen has pur chased a handsome Buick. Rev. Graves Knight preached his farewell sermon to his Ebenezer congregation on Sunday last. Mr. Knight's many friends regret to see him leave and we will intuitively associate him with the dear old church, since he has been with her and her people through sunshine and sorrow for a period of twelve years. Meeting Street Club. The Meeting Street Democratic club met Saturday afternoon and elected J. M. Shaffer, president; J. F. Payne, vice-president, and J. K. Allen, secretary and treasurer. J. R. Blocker was elected county ex ecutive committeeman. The dele gates to the county convention are J. M. Bell, W. E. Turner, J. F. Pavne, J. R. Blocker and J. K. Alien. We have the biggest spring stock we have ever had. It is impossible to mention everything, come in and let us show you. Our goods are the best and our prices are very reason abb. Mukashy Bargain House. Large assortment of summer un derwear of all kinds and sizes. Mukashy Bargain House.