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VOL. 81 EDGEFIELD, S. C., WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, ?916 NO. 38 JOHNSTON LETTER Lutheran Mission Conference in Session. Death of Rev. Mr. Bradford. New Centu ry Club Met. Everything this week is centered in the annual State Convention of the Women's Home and, Foreign Missionary Society of the !S. C. Southern Synod, which is in session at the St. Johu's Lutheran church. Delegates from all over the State began to arrive on Saturday, and many of the homes are filled with these visitors, and everything is be ing done for their pleasure and comfort. There are about one hun dred representatives, including some of the ministers and speakers. The opening service was held on Saturday afternoon, which was a welcome service, and later, interest ing talks were given. A fine program, sounding devo tional and inspirational notes, was entered on Saturday evening, and a splendid address was heard. The music of the Convention is a de lightful feature, some of the dele gates assisting. On Sunday morning, the Conven tion sermon was preached by Rev. C. L. Brown, D. D., of Columbia, vhich was a very fine ons, and la ttr, dinner was served at the church grounds. The great hospitality of these good people was exhibited and a long table was literally covered with tempting viands. As so many of the Lutheran members reside near town, it was decided to serve dinner all three days at the church, so as not to consume the time, which going to the homes would do. During the afternoon session, it was a great pleasure to hear a for mer pastor of this church, Rev. P. E. Monroe, now President of Sum merland College. He brought greet ings from the S. C. Syncd. Dr, R. '"'S. Patterson gave a splendid ad dress. . The Young People's Rally, con ducted by Mrs. Rygh, of Green ville, began the evening's service which was greatly enjoyed. Mr. Chas. P. Barre, who is Pres ident of the Young People's Feder ation, gave an inspiring address on "The Heroism of Service.". Miss Nettie Black, of Columbia, sweetly sang, "Thine Forever," and Miss Ruth Etird, also of Columbia, gave an impressive reading:, "The Last Word." Misses Ruth and Caro Efird sang, "My Faith Looks Up to Thee." The feature of the evening was the address by the State President, Mrs. M. 0. J. Kreps, of Columbia, who used as her theme, "What Shall I Render Unto Thee, Lord, For All Thy Benefits." Monday and Tuesday were filled with much business pertaining *o the welfare of this splendid State Organization. It was a sincere regret to the body, that one of the speakers, Mrs. E. C. Cronk, had to return imme diately to her home in Columbia, having been summoned homo on account of a bereavement. Monday morning, the services be gan at nine o'clock. 9:20-Business. Enrollment of delegates. 11:30-President's Message. Round Table. Conference. 11:30-Open Discussion. Subject: "Our Thank Offering." 11:45-Noon Prayer Service, con ducted by Mrs. George T. Ryeh. 12:00-Adjournment. 2:00-Memorial Service. 2:20-Business Session. 3:30-Informal conference on Ja pan. Conducted by Mrs. C. L. Brown. General discussion on Life Membership. 7:30-Illustrated Lecture. Subject: "The Children of the World." Mrs. H C. Bell. TUESDAY, October 24th. 9:00-Devotional Service. 8:20-Business. Election of Officers. Special Offering for Green ville. "A Gratitude Tree," pre pared by Miss Erin Kohn. 11:45-Noon Prayer, led by Mrs. J. L. Smith. 2:00-Devotional Service. Con ducted by M rs. Kate Eargle. (Continued on Fifth Page.) Witches. Ghosts and Pumpkin Heads in the Parade. Who would have thought it! In this new era of autos, flying ma chines, witches are returning to earth, ghosts and "Pumpkin heads" will attend the Fair. They will not be in side shows either, but s^me of them will ride in the paraca a-ong with the suf fragists and the newer types of hu manity. They are no longer to be delegated to the rear. They are coming because the fair is so near the Halloween sea son when all these creatures return to earth. If any one has any appropriate costumes for any of these visitors or any decorations which would suit the float in which they will ride, or any heads for the pump kins" send to Mrs. W. L. Duno vant in Buncombe, who will enter tain the visitors during the fair and arrange for the best interests of these important personages. The Civic League will invite them to dinner, the W. C. T. U. will furnish them with plenty of wp.ter and a place to rest, the U. D. will present them with a cross of honor, the suffrage League will show them how to get the ballot and the Daughters of the Revolu tion will ring for them the Liberty Bell. All this on Thursday Nov. 2 at the Edgefield Fair!! Fair Enthusiasm. At every crook and turn of our streets buggies and automobiles full of ladies are seen making their way to or from committee meetings, float meetings, automobile, rig and trades' displays, everybody work ing to make a splendid parade for each day of the fair. Wednesday, Rig day, Thursday I Floral Parade of autos, Trade I Displays and Floats, Friday th^ great educational day, when we are expecting Farm Wagons and School Floats. An automobile party visited Tren ton on Monday and found very splendid feeling on the part of our neighbors over there and they are all interested in the great county Fair. In fact the people are coming from everywhere to our Fair. The parade is bringing the peo ple. It is beginning to vie with the Rose Festival of California. At Trenton the ' people were all interested that we talked with and the women were all goue for deco rations or helping with decorations or coming over to Edgefield to help with redding festivities. So we are all one, and must gath er up what remains of old Edge field coun ty and make it the best and most progressive in the Pal metto State, boll weevil or no boll weevil. The County Fair will do it!! Second Week of Civil Court. The court of common pleas en tered upon the second week Mon day and only one case will be tried this week, this being the suit of W. H. Briggs against the Georgia Carolina Power company. After the jury was drawn for this case all other jurors were discharged. Mr. Briggs alleges that his farm of 140 acres has been damaged in the sum of ?3,200 by the impounded water resulting from the dam con structed across the Savannah river by the defendant company. While the impounded water does not touch his property, he alleges that sanita ry conditions have been so changed as to produce sickness, causing suf fering among his family and driv ing tenants from his farra. He al leges also that the value of his land has been seriously affected by the conditions resulting from the im pounded water. It furnishes breed ing places for mosquitoes which have caused an epidemic of malaria. All of the testimony was com pleted yesterday afternoon and the jurors will be carried in automobiles bj the sheriff this morning to in spect the property alleged to have been damaged. Upon the return of the jury argument will be made by able counsel on both sides. This case is attracting considerable at tention and the outcome is eagerly awaited. Fresh oysters always on hand, kept on ice. We receive a ship ment by express every other day. Edgefield Fruit Store. TRENTON TOPICS. Many Attend State Fair. Miss Harrison Entertains Sewing Club. Episcapal Bazaar Saturday. The carnovation of the queen in Columbia Monday night was of spe cial interest to Trenton, inasmuch as Miss Louise Duncan had visited here and was a bridesmaid at the marriage of Miss Natalie Bettis to Dr. Lucas. Several of her friends, however, went to Columbia to see her receive the beautiful compli ment and to enjoy the festivities of the occasion, among whom were Miss Maude Bettis, Miss Dorothy Bettis, with Mr. Preston Wright. Miss Emma Bouknight, Miss Lola Hunter with Mr. Bettis Bouknight. Miss Fannie Miller is spending fair week in Columbia, the guest of Miss Mary Swindel and Miss Sabe Miller, who is at Chicora. Miss Ethel Harrison and Mrs. B. J. Harrison are spending fair week in Columbia. After a bush of ten years, baby lullaby is again heard in the happy home of our welcome friends, Mr, and Mrs. Jerome Courtney. It's a precious little girl, known as Mary Hollam, and she is receiving kisses of fondest love and welcome, and tokens of remembrances from the countless friends of the proud and happy pprents. Miss Fannie Harrison will be the hostess of the Weekly Sewing Club on Wednesday afternoon. Quite a number of Trenton peo ple motored over to Augusta Mon day. Among the number were, Mrs. Susie Miller, Mr. P. B. Wise, Miss Lula Roper, Misses Effie and Penn ie Privette, Miss Margaret Courtney, Mrs. J. D. Mathis, Sr., Mr. Beu Hoard, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Mathis, ?, Mr. Julius Van and Miss Kate Miss Sallie Mae Tillman is spend ing a few days in Washington, D. C. Miss Mamie Walker, Messrs. Pick and Price Walker, Mr. Calbraith Butler and Mr. Geo. Walker were the guests of Mrs. J. R. Moss, Sun day. ' Mr. Preston Wright is spending this week with friends. Miss Pennie Privette will leave Wednesday morning for Hurtsville, where she has accepted a position as stenographer. Mrs. Sam Morrall entertained with a lovely Halloween Bridge Party Friday afternoon. After the ladies had enjoyed several hours of bridge, Mrs. Morrall served a salad course. Miss Annie Holmes Harrison and Mr. Pierce Stevens came down Fri dey night for the regular weekly dance. We are all glad to see Mr. Huerh MOPS out again, as he has been con fined with a cold for quite a num ber of days. Mr. J. E. Timmerman spent a few hours in town Monday. Mr. Bettis Bouknight and Miss Emma Bouknight are spending this week in Columbia. Miss-Sabe Miller has returned to Chicora college after a pleasant vis it home. Mr. and Mrs. Rucher with their children spent several days the past week with Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Swearingen. The ladies of ihe Episcopal church will hold a bazaar in the Wise Hall Saturday next, the sale commencing at 3 o'clock. Oysters will be served from 5 o'clock. Miss Tillman to be Married. Senator and Mrs. Tillman an nounce the engagement of their daughter, Sallie May, to John Shu ter of Batesbure, the wedding to take place November 29 at the Church of Our Savior, Trenton, Miss Tillman is the youngstet daughter of Senator and Mrs. Till man and attended Winthrop col lege, later specializing in voice at Agnes Scott college in Atlanta and in Washington. Mr. Shuler is the only son of Mrs. Sarah Shuler of Batesburg. He is a graduate of the Citadel, of the law school at the University of South Carolina and of the law school of Columbia University. He expects to go West immediately I after Christmas to enter upon the I practice of his profession. RED OAK GROVE. y - Refers to Illiteracy in South Carolina. Several Visit Geor gia State Fair. Grain Sowing. _* Mr. Miras: With interest we rezCi in Augusta Chronicle October 18tli statement given out by the Greenville News, of the endeavors to obliterate illiteracy in South Carbina, which said: 'In 1910 one man in every four could not write hie- name. " One million popula tionjn the State, think on the con ditions. "Ese News again says: "The South Carolina School Improve ment Association has set as its slogan by 1920, we want not one illiterate in South Carolina." Think ing^ the endeavors of the State, it first involves upon our State Su perintendent, the county Superin tendent and the teachers, bringing the obligation down so to speak, almoBt individually. Are we as parents doing what we can? Our co-operation they must have, if suc cess U obtained. Some sickness in our midst, Mr. W.A.Dow is having chills. He borrowed them else-where. Mrs. Frank Bussey, also Miss McAfee our teacher, has been sick, but she persevered in teaching last week. Mr. Luther Timmerman will leave in a few days to resume his work for Woodman of World. Rev. Pat Bussey attended Sun day school at his old home church, Red Oak Gr?ve yesterday lectured on the Sunday school lesson, and also explained the advantages of a "Teacher Training Class." His talk was quite encouraging to us. Mr. and Mrs. Miras, Miss Nannie Whatley, also Mr. John Whitley ofk*8?feh .Augusta called on their i??I.%$fff.J.-, and neighbors-Mr~-and Mr. and Mrs. J. Nick Griffie yes terday p. m. Mr. Whatley talked interestingly of his trip across the Continent. We would enjoy read ing description given in The Ad vertiser, think he might write it for us. Hon. Thomas Lamb accompanied by Bruce Timmerman and Frank Kenrick spent last in Atlanta at tending the fair. They report en couragly of the livestock and ag ricultural exhibits, which is of vi tal importance just at the period to the farmers, or at least should be AU that money could do was ac coraplished in establishing the race tracks making it among the finest ir the South. "Axworth,"the famous trotter, raced against his own rec ord, losing out only one second witt high wind against him. Gate re ceipts registering fifteen millior seven hundred seventy-seven thou sand eight hundred aud fifty (15, 777,850.) It is with exceeding regret w( learn of the ill health of Mr. W H. Turner of your town, and w< hope the treatment of the specialis! will prove immediate relief and thai his former health will return. Grain sowing is rapidly increaa ing, also the gardens are not at al neglected. When this mean war begun ano our boys had their nerves shaken fearing they might have to leave "Choty" a piece off, we would ofter think best thoughts for them, in stead of bad, and would say "This war may mean a blessing in dis guise" to our people, and now, if il shall teach us economy, has it nol proven a blessing to all America? More econemy, and less speed; foi is not the death rate increasing bj this unsafe and unnatural inventions now in existence? Think of the unbounded safety of the Titanic, made thus, seemingly in defiance, of the Ruler of the universe. Death of Mr. Marion Burnett. Greenwood, Oe. 22.-Marion S Burnett, a young farmer of this county and a native of Greenwood, died at his home on Oak street Thursday night after an illness ol only a few days duration. The fu neral was conducted at 5 o'clock Friday afternoon at the city ceme tery by the Rev. B. H. Dement, D. D. Mr. Burnett was 36 years o? age. He is survived by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Burnett of Greenwood, by one brother, J. W. J. Burnett, by his wife who was Miss Schenk oi Edgefield and five children. Interesting News From the Hardy's Community. Here >ve are sitting by that fire we thought would be necessary by this week, sure enough. The circus usually brings a bad spell of weath er, rain for that days crowd, to get clothes, shoes and hats ruined with just as it did this time, and the cold spell came along to make it more miserable. There was a parade pass ing here all day Tuesday which continued all night long and until 12 o'clock Wednesday. Each one whipping and driving as bard as the poor animals could go. One horse wagons With 8 and 9 on them and 2 horse wagons with 10 and 12, going at break-neck speed. Au tomobiles also passed all during the night. The returning poeession be gan by 2 o'clock, and it was a con stant stream of wagons and buggies until ll o'clock that night. The wind and rain increasing all the while. We have no doubt but there were lots of people made sick that day. Glad we did not get started from home before the weather came. Some were wise enough to come back without going in, even al though they had tickets. Mr. Frank Townes, Jr., attended the Fair in Atlanta last week. Mrs. Julia Townes has been yery ill during the past week, but sat up a little while Sunday afternoon. Mr. Stanmore Townes, Mrs. Willie Walker, Mr. and Mrs. James Mc Clain and Master Hall Townes were with their mother several days. We hope she will continue to improve now and soon be out again. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Ingram car ried their baby to a doctor in Au gusta on Wednesday, its fever was so high they feaied convulsions. We were glad to see them bring it home Saturday much better. Mr Martin Medlock has been in bed with chills and fever the past week. Mr Ell Carpenter - watf"v??y seri ously hurt in an accident on the Aiken car in North Augusta the day of the circus. Mr Hatcher also had an arm broken in the same ac cident. We have not heard how he is, but Mr Carpenter was better wheu we heard last from him. Saturday was another . enjoyable day with the Meriwether Agricul tural Club. For they had another, one of their noted barbecues, lhere was quite a nice crowd out, and af ter the business was finished the hall was turned over to the ladies for them to discuss the putting on the exhibit at the fair. We did not hear their selection of who would be "The Boss," but heard four of the ladies will work together, and several of the gentlemen have prom ised their aid. We hope all the men of the Club will do their part willingly and gladly and make this a success, 'tis for a good cause. The ladies have always helped tue men put on every exhibit they have had heretofore, and 'tis their duty to show their appreciation of the la dies aid by doing more than ever before. Mr. and Mrs. John Reese, gave a social evening to the young folks, and Miss Emmie Robinson of Au gusta, Mrs. Reese's sister. They all had a mopt enjoyable evening and several of them attended the cue on Saturday. We were glad to se.; Mr. and Mrs. Swearingen at thp cue. Missed Mr. and Mrs. Cogburn, also glad to see Mr. ana Mrs. John Mays and Fred down with us. Mrs. Tom McKie and Miss Ad die McKie visited Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Reese Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. McKie Scott, Messrs. Hugh and and Ralph Scott attended services at Dothan Sunday. RHEUMATISM FOLLOWS EXPOSURE. In the rain all day is generally followed by painful twinges of rheu matism or neuralgia. Sloan's Lini ment will give you quick relief and prevent the twinges from becoming torture. It quickly penetrates with out rubbing and soothes the sore and aching joints. For sore, stiff, exhausted muscles that ache and throb from over-work, Sloan's Lin iment affords quick relief. Bruises, sprains, strains and other minor in juries to children are quickly sooth ed by Sloan's Liniment. Get a bot tle to-day at your Druggists, 25c. 3 Drop in our restaurant when in town and let us serve you a first class meal. Prompt and courteous attention. Edgefield Fruit Store. "UNCLE IV" WRITES Gives Some Interesting Facfs and Amusing Incidents of the War. Mr. Scott's Letter. Harlem, Ga., R. 2, Box 111. Oct. 21, 1916. Dear Advertiser:-Just to let you know tha.t I am alive, but not well. Bul that is alright. I have waked Hugh Scott up, and his enclosed let ter will tpll you what was the mat ter with him and how fast be can run. He speaks in his letter of Tom Crafton (Dr. J. N. Grafton of Col lier's father.) Yes, Tom was a good soldier and was killed on John's Island in August 1764, and in the same fight, Johnnie Mays, Bill Bolton, Mose Bruce and An drew Bates, (a mere boy.) Jim Taylor was also fatally wounded, and died at a hospital in Charleston ?oon after he was carried there, Six or seven others wounded. Sarena Parkman, Bill Frazier, Jim Forrest and three others whose names I cannot just now recall, possibly Henry or Sam Roper. Can remember the names of the others, md there was only 21 in the squad that shey were killed out of, leav ing only niue or ten unhurt. Capt. T. H. Clark was in com mand of the squad, and Lieut. M. A. Markeri in command of another squad of 21. One of the men in his jquad was wounded. A t times we had some fun. I laugh as I write of the time Tom Crafton tried to make his horse [Tomtit) jump and run through the tents of Co. I. He had about don ft the job and was headed for Clark's tent (a big wall tent.) The Capt. caught Tomtit by the bridle and stopped the fun. Tom Crafton and Tomtit also stopped a fist tight be tween the writer and Bob Grafton (half brother of Tom.) We were in a little A tent and had just pass ed a blow or two, when we heard some one say, "Come over Tomtit," and over went the tent. I went out one side and Bob the other, aud saw Tom and Tomtit making for the Captain's tent. We forgot we had started a fisticuff and had a big laugh at the condition of Co. I's tents. That was better than a fisti cuff, don't you think? I visited my children in Emanuel county week before last, and ail of them had gathered tine crops of corn and cotton, makiug from eight to twelve bales of cotton and from 100 to 150 bushels of corn to the plow. While with us in McDuffie, have made only about 4 bales of cotton and 50 bushels of corn to the plow, and possibly next year it may be the reverse. We don't know, but we dou't want them to make less, and we hope more. We hope that we both may make good crops next year. The sun does not shine every day in the year, and if it did, we would be that much worse off. So the thing I think to do, is to do our part, and not let a failure in crops one year discourage ns. Am I right? ' Uncle Iv. P. S. Am writing again, but have to be short. I send you Hugh's letter. If you want to, j ou can put it in print, if not, alright. I* am still Your Old Friend, E. G. Morgan, Sr. Dear Uncle Iv:-I read in the Advertiser a few days ago, asking, "What had become of Hugh Scott?" The inquiry|was made by you, and I want to say to you "Thank God, 1 am still in the land of the living, and don't need Dr. Taylor, or any other doctor." I am getting along towards the 74th year mark, and I tip the scales at 143 lbs without any coat on. I have three boys married and can out run either one of them 50 yards at the drop of a hat, and I will venture to say, I doubt if there is a man in Edgefield county that can beat me riding horseback. I ride my mare every day, and one of my boys will not ride her. I asked him, "What is the trouble with her?" She picks up her feet too quick for me. You intimated in your letter to the Advertiser, that perhaps I was in the same predicament as Sam Roper. I will say, "No," Augusta, Ga., bas gone dry, and it is the first time in my life tuat I ever saw such, but nevertheless, it is true. You eau bar.kyour last dollar that (Continued on Fifth Page)