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?_ -------=?! EDGEFIELD, S. C., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13,1916 NO. 45 VOL? ol _ . 1 _ -I- II m i MB S JOHNSTON LETTER. Profitable W. C. T. U. Meeting. Music Club Holds Profitable Session. Men's Prayer Meeting Interesting. , The December meeting of the W. C, T. JJ. was held with Mrs. James White with a good attendance; a cordial welcome was given each one and a white bow was pinned on, but some already had theirs on. Miss Zena Payne presided, and the opening scripture was one of Praise for the W. C. T. U. over the land, had done much through the help of God for prohibition. Mrs. Olin Eidson offered a prayer thanking God for these blessings. The committee, who had the pe tition for prohibiting the sale of in toxicating drinks, stated that it had been turned over to proper authori ties. Mrs. White reported having made a visit to Governor Manning while in Columbia relative to this, Our town has had frequent visitsl by carnivals, and a committee was appointed to see the one who had charge of the municipal license and protest against this. The W. C. T. U. has always stood for moral uplift, and this Union hopes to be able to assist iii preventing the oom- j ing of the one looked for Christmas week. The ot ,erving of December 10th was discussed, and the president stated that she had b id notices of the day published and had request ed the minister* of the town to of fer special prayer for national con- j stitutional prohibition. A communication was read from j Mrs. Joseph Sprott, concerning the Lillian Stevens Campaign Fund, and the Union will have a part in this. The very interesting letters from the national convention, of the State President Mrs, Sprott, were discassed, and the news of the I national convention aa gleaned from the Palmetto White" Ribbon' had beea greatly enjoyed. The subject for the afternoon was "Rescue Work," and forceful arti cles on this were read by Mesdames Olin Eid8on and James White. The latter has charge of this department and the box for the "Door of Hope" will be packed in her home, to be sent off the last of Jaquary, and several present ga^e contributions to be sent later. 1 je meeting dos ed with, a prayer by MTB.- L. C. Latimer, that God would bless this department of work to His good. Mrs. O. D. Black, historian of the Mary Ann Buie Chapter, has been made State District Historian of the Edi8to District. It is through her efforts along historical lines that the Chapter came first in the State at the recent State Convention, and the Chapter is glad that this honor has come to ber. Mrs. W. J. Hatcher was hostess for the Apollo Music Club on Tues day afternoon, and as the Club now numbers 25, the large room was fill ed, there being several other guests. Mrs. Mims Walker opened the meeting with the Lord's prayer, and during business, the Club decided to have the Christmas Carols on Christmas eve night, following the old custom which originated in the 14th century. In England, now carolers are still to be heard ueber ine in the dawn of Christmas at midnight and early aawn. Hut the Club will only carol during the ear ly eveniner hours. How could the true Christmas spirit be brought to the minds and souls of the town people in a more beautiful way, than by the voices upon the clear night air, of "Peace on Earth, Good Will to Men." Just as the Waits of merry old England brought glad tidings of great joy to all people, so the Music Club can do their part in awaken-' ing the beautiful Christmas spirit the love spirit. A committee was appointed to arrange for the carol singing, Mrs. Jamee White, Misses Gladys Saw yer and Zena Payne. Upon the suggestion of Mrs. J. W. Marsh, the Club will make a contribution to the Belgium Christ mas Fund, and she, with Mrs. T. R. Hoyt, will ?arrange for this, f The subject for the afternoon was "Guiseppe Verdi," the great opera composer, of Italy. He has been characterized "the musician with the helmet," and no composer so well merits this distinction, for he has literally placed a girdle of mel Roper's Ripplings. On December 7, our comm was saddened by the news ol death of Miss Paris (?Munday, the past year st?e has made home heie with her brother, Bi W. Munday, but at the time o death she was visiting relativ Harlem, Ga. The remains brought to Sweetwater and I interred Friday, at 3 p. m. Dr. J. P. Timmerm?n and spent last Thursday and Frids Mr. Walter Tim merman's. Miss Stella Ni?on, from, N Augusta, and Miss Mary Dort Edgefield, last week-end with '. Grace Lanham. Miss Sallie Mae Miller spent week-end in Au: us ta. Mr. Grover McDaniel and Seigler came over last week took Mr. Walter. Ti^merman a fox-hunt down near Grai ville. Miss Lena Lanham is spendii fortnight with her sister, Mrs. A. MoKie at Colliers. All of us were glad to have Bl Addie Timmerman visiting m midst last week. The convicts are busy about tb miles below here. We are ii hurry for them to come on to bad roads. The children are busy every < practicing their Christmas exeroii We want a large crowd on night of December 22, as sta last week, no admission char; will be made. After the childre exercises, supper will be sold 25ota. There will be several oa] and a beautiful doll that every c will have a chance to v We hope to enlarge our buildi fund considerably. Exercises u begin at 7 o'clock. ancholy around the world. This study period was in chsr pf Mrs. J. W. Marsh,? the first nu ber pf the program being a pap by Mrs. E, O. Crouch oq "Ver< the Man." The story of "Il Tro\ tore," was told by Mrs. E. R. Mo ley. Piano selection from "Il Trc atore," Miss Gladys Sawyer. "V cal selection from Ii Trovatore Miss Sallie Hey ward. "Story i opera aida," Mrs. T. R. Hoyt. "I ano selection from aida," Mrs. ] S. Maxwell. "Triumphal march Mrs. Minos Walker. The social half hour was vei pleasant, and while aii enjoyed ti intermingling, the hostess, assiste by Miss Gladys Sawyer served tempting sweet course. The Young Matron's Club hel their recent meeting with Mrs. Mim Walker, and tbe?e ten very congi nial friends passed a happy afte: noon with their charming hostesi The time waa occupied with fane work, chatting and enjoying som new music, and later all enjoyed a elaborate salad course with coffee Mr. and Mrs. Workman, of Cros Hill, were week-end visitors hero ii the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. P Lott. The Cemetery Association me with Mrs. A. P. Lewis on Saturda; afternoon to make, plans for tin coming year, ard to hire some om to keep the cemetery. All expensei of the year had been met with ant $30 on hand. The City of the Dead has beet well kept during the year by the organization, this being maintained by donations on the part of owners of sections, and they hope to con tinue in this A'ork. Officers were re-eleoted. Presi dent, Mrs. A. P. Lewis; Vice Pres., Mrs. John Wright; Treas., xMrs. E. R. Mobley; Sec., Miss Zena Payne. The last prayer meeting at the Baptist church was called "The Men's Meeting," and they were to have charge of the siuging. The subject was, "Why Should a Young Man be a Christian," and splendid talks were given by Dr. J. A. Do bey and Messrs. Ed Johnson, W. E. LaGrone and J. A. Lott. Every prayer meeting is well attended and each one is most helpful in every waj. Rev. W. S. Brooke is attending the Baptist State Convention at Newberry this week. Mrs. J. L; Walker most pleasant ly entertained on Wednesday last, with a luncheon in honor of her cousin, Miss Annie Walker, of.Co chran, Ga., and among the -other guests was Mrs. J. R. Cantelou of Edgefield, a sister of the honoree. The time passed .happily in chatting (Continued on Fifth Page.) CLEORA C?LLINGS. Cotton AH Out. Large Acreage In Grain. Farmers Instituto Announced. School House I Completed. People around here have about finished sowing grain, and haye put in a big crop. And for tE'e first time I have ever known ti are through picking cotton. Cot ton crops are short, but the price has made up for the shortage. Corn and hay crops were very good and on the whole people around here are in a better shape than for several years. I don't think tlioy are going to let the high price ."?f ootton run them cotton crazy, ^e I are preparing to live at home and make ,ali the cotton we can. . There will be a farmers meeting at our sohool house on the SOtfcftf this month. Our demonstation agent, Mr. P. N. Lott, has arranged for three speakers (government ex perts). One on thejboll weevii, ene I on ?ive stock and one on forage, orops. We wish every farmer in the county could attend, for we think now is the time, above jail \ others, for us to change our methods of farming from too much dei dence on ootton. The boll w only has to cross the Savannah': er before it will be with us. the farmer who depends on cot alone will go the wall. We have finished our bouse, except painting it whio?St? expect to do next summer, School began on the 20th of November. Miss Berta Hill principal, and Mis? Lottie Bean, assistant. They will get up an entertainment between DOW and Christmas to raise seme funds to finish paying for the house. Subscriber. Interesting News Items Fiom Red Oak Grove Community. Mr. and Mra-W. .W.,>M?L*4jpfc? Trenton, visited the latter's m?i Saturday and Sunday. < Mrs. Carrie Nixon, of Clark's Hill, is with her daughter, Mrs. Mamie Bussey. Mr. G. W. Bussey and Mr. Clar ence Darby, of Greenwood, are vis iting and having a hunting trip combined, stopping with Mr. J. T. Griffis. Mrs. Georgia Bailey has had as her guest her father. These visits ?re always of genuine pleasure to Master Rae. Mrs. Sallie Bailey is taking her Christmas early at Modoc with her daughters, Mesdames McDaniel. Mr. Eulie Oom and family are shopping in Edgefield to-day and Mr. and Mrs. Willie Dorn in Au gusta. Also Mr. Luther Timmer man and Hon. T. W. Lamb have gone on business to Augusta. The friends of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. McDonald, of Jacksonville, Fla., will be grieved to learn of the death of Mr. McDonald on Nov. 22nd. He leaves his widow with three small children. They have many warm friends in our community who extend much sympathy. Mr. McDonald was a most excellent man and has made splendid protec tion for his family. The Y. W. A quilting was a success and one of real pleasure. Miss I ?eadis Low and Miss Ruth Ti m merman spnnt Saturday night with Miss Kathleen Kenrick. Mr. and Mrs. George Bussey shopped in Edgefield Saturday. Mr. Dempsey Morgan, a son of Uncle Iv Morg.in, has moved to the LaSure place. We are glad to have him come back home. Boll-Weevil Campaign. To The Edgefield Advertiser: The Federal Department of Ag riculture and State Extension Work of South Carolina has called five boll-weevil meetings to be held in Edgefidld Countv, as follows: Trentou on the 15tb, Johnston 16th, Edgefield 18ih, Red Hill 19tb, Cleora 20th instant Three speakers will come. One will talk on boll-weevil, on6 on live stock, one on forage crops. These ? meetings are th? most ?'ni-j portant that Lave ever been held ii the County, and every farmer, mer chant, banker, mechanic .iud house keeper should attend. P. N. Lott, Co. Dem. Agt. Johnston, S. C. TEACHERS' MEETING. Pleasant and Profitable Session Held. Dates Fixed For Subsequent Meeting. Also Field Day. Tba Edgcfield Teachers' Associa tion was called to order by Prof. T. J. Lyon at ll o'clock, Saturday morning: in the oourt house. This being the first meeting of the ses sion, the first business taken up was the election of officers for the ensu ing tern), which resulted in Prof. Lyon being again placed in the ohair as president. Mrs. H. N. Greniker was elected vice-pres. Miss Sadie Long, treas., and C. M. nielli champ, secretary. All of the offi cers elected were at the meeting. The others present were: Supt. of Education, W. W. Fuller, Prof. J. N. Bonner, Mrs. J. W. Burnett, Miss Hortense Padgett, Miss Em mie Lanham, Miss Katherine Minas, and Miss Florence Bennett. After a general discussion, it was decided that the meetings in the fu ture be held in the Auditorium of the Edgefield High School building, beginning promptly ?t ll o'clock on each occasion. At present, the plans are for meetings on Jan.- 13, Feb. 24, March 13, and for Field Dsy on April 14th. ' A program committee was ap pointed to arrange for something attractive and worth while for each of the meetings. It is hoped that tkeywill.be able to secure some prominent educators to be with us at Borne of the meetings. Members of the Association will be placed 00 the program to lead in the discus sion of various problems that con front- the teacher's of Edgifield. Those appointed on the committee are. Prof. W. F. Scott, ' principal Johnston High School, Prof. C. C. Stewart, prinpipal Trenton High School and Prof. G. F. Long, prin cipal Harmony Rural Graded School. i.'JV/j? j'arnesMy! desired; by the Supt. of Education, President T. J. Lyon and the entire membership of the Association, that we have a more general and deeper interest shown by the teachers of this coun ty in this organization. Supt. Fuller, to illustrate how much more interest is shown in some other counties, told about hav ing recently received a letter from a young lady who teaches in Edge held this year, but taught in some other county last year, asking that abe be excused from attending the first meeting. We wish that each teacher in tiu: county was so much interested that the need of apolo gizing tor iion-atLeodsnce was fe't. Prot. Lyon expressed much satis faction at ..he prospects for good results Hus session. The admission fee is only fifty cents, tu be spent to pay the expen ses ol speakers coining from a dis tance, eic. ' C. M. Mellicharap, Sec. Edgefeid School Team Victori ous, Reception by McDuffie ?ociety. . Apamnof foot ball was played between tin* Edgefield graded school team and the Johnston team Friday afternoon at the lair grounds. Our team played splendidly and was A el' rew arded tor their efforts by a score ol 31 to 0 in their favor. The young boys aie taking very ^real interest in athletics this year, and I I kink l?iey should be encour aged by your presence at the gaines 4 The McD.itrie literary society will havo a reception at the borne of Miss .Mary Durn Friday night, Dec. 15, 191G We all have fond re membrances of the former recep tions and .ire looking forward with the greatest of pleasure to the com ing one. Will anybody prepare a method of getting Christinas out of. the boDe- of the students until the 19tL? Our hu lid ays be^iu on the 19 th and end un Jan. 3, 1917. 'if we can only manage to behave for one more week, we will be safe. I am glad to say that little Mise Francis Townsend is improving rapidly aud will soon be able to come back and be numbered with her class uiai es. School Correspondent. Piles Cured In 6 to 14 Days i'our druggist will refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure any case of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 6 to 14 days. The first application give? Baie and Rent 50c Camp Branch Items. Old Jack Frost makes bis visits quite often now, while the days are at their shortest. It is so cold some weeks until the news of Camp Branch is frozen out of the columns of your valuable paper. Mr. and Mrs. Will Seigler and children made quite an' enjoyable trip to Augusta last week in their 1896 Ford, one of the first make. Miss Helen Strotton spent the week end with home folks in Au gusta last week. Miss Lizzie Lanier has been on the sick list, but is convalescing. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. DeLaughter and Miss Lila DeLanghter made their final visit to the old home of Miss Moline Laniei, and while there Mrs. DeLaughter received a fine horse, which was given to her by her aunt, Mrs. Mattie Shaw. We will miss them veiy much after their departure to North Augusta. Mr. Tom Burnett* has gone to ^North Carolina on a pleasure trip, but will return in a few days, i Mr. Henry Hill and Ed Mime from Ed ge fi eld, came over asd en joyed a hunt with Mr. J. W. R. DeLaughter Wednesday. Mr. Tom Wood and daughter, Miss Alma, made a flying trip to Augusta a few days ago. Interesting Letter by Pupil of Mt. Zion School. Dear Mr. Mims: I don't think you will mind pub lishing a letter in your paper ?from a school girl, so here it comes. First, I will try to tell you about oar Behool. Jost six miles from Trenton on the "Old" Plank Road" in a little grove stands Mt. Zion school house. It is a modern school building with modern equipment. When we started to school on Oct. 2nd, we found that our sohool house had not been forgotten dur ing vacation, as it was newly paint ed, inside and out, and our furniture varnished, new blinds added to the school house and the broken lights replaced . Our teacher is one who believes there's always room for improvement. We have been clean ing our grounds at noon hour for three days this week. We are blessed with conscientious and energetic trustees and teacher and I feel sure that you all agree with me that we are indeed fortu nate to have Mr. Fulleras Superin tendent. Miss Mamie Cheatham of your town is our teacher, and Mess. E. M. Padgett, Jj H. Smith and M. W. Carpenter are the trustees. When I think of what they have done and are etill doing for the school, I'm reminded of Longfel lows words, "Let us, then, be up and doing, With a heart for any fate; Still achieving, still pursuing. Learn to labor and to wait," and I'm sure there's comfort and encouragement in them. For the past three Thanksgivings we have had a box party at the school house for the beuefit of thej school. I'm thankful to say they have always been successful, but it gives me pleasure to say that the last wa? the be?t of all, as eleven boxes and one cake walk brought us $28.25. We are indeed grateful to all who came. A portion of this money goes for decorations for our Xmas iree and the othar for a new organ for school and Sunday School. Let me. here, in behalf of the school, thank each and every one of you who has contributed so generously for our new organ. Miss Cheatham has twenty two pupils enrolled, ranging in grades from first through the tenth. The pupils making the honor roll this month are: 1st grade, Carraell Smith; adv. | 1st, Arthur Pritchard; 3rd grade, J.C. Smith; 4th grade, Brontee Padgett; 6th grade. Addie Smith, Sallie Padgett; 8th grade,' Dewey Padgett, Sammie Carpenter; 9th grade, Curtis Weeks; 10th grade, Lilla Mae Padgett. Mr. Thornton Weeks who has been visiting in the home of his grand father, Mr. J. C. Whitlock, returned to Florida Saturday. Mr. Yeoman Padgett came up from Augusta to spend Thanksgiv ing at borne. We were glad to have with us at Sunday School last Sunday Miss Myrtrie Johnson, of Augusta, apd Messrs. Aldrich Cheatham and Mor ris Ryan. Miss Mamie Cheatham met her HARDY'S HAPPENINGS. Much Christmas S h op pi ncr in Augusta. Large Acreage In Wheat and Oats. Sickness in Community Christraas is almost here, and to go into the .stores in Augusta, it looks like Christmas-eve already. The crowd is dense, especially in ?the toy shops. If Santa has plenty of money he surely . can supply th? wants of all the little folks, for I never saw such displays in my life asare at all the toy and dry goods stores. ' The teacher' of the Cemetery Hill school will have a tree and her lit tle folks will have a play also. They are very enthusiastic over it. We wish them a merry Christmas and much success. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bunch were in Augusta Saturday shopping for the tree. In faot we saw lots of shoppers we knew, Mr. and Mrs. Cooper, Mrs. Wyly Glover, Mrs. Ernest Cogburn, Mrs. Leila Roper from Trenton, Mrs. Julia Townes and Miss Mary went down, bat we we did not ran acroes them in town. We suspect, Miss Mary was pre paring for Christmas at her school. We saw her and ber brother go dowu Sunday afternoon. "We were sorry to hear on Satur day of Mrs. Georgia McEie being in bed with LaGrippe. Hope she will soon be up again. Mrs. Bunch ? and Mrs. Baynon are still suffering from LaGrippe. Mrs. Mat Shaw and Miss Mel vie Lanier moved to North Augusta, last Thursday to board with their niece, Mrs* James Adams. Mr. sud Mrs. Medlock moved into the La nier home, which Mr. Medlock pur chased from Miss Melvie Lanier on Friday. Mr. Holly who purchased Mr Ed. Foucbe's saw mill out-fit, mov ed the mill to Mr. Alex DeLaagh ter's place on Friday last, where he will opperate^ for. some m . They are shipping the lumber down through the. creek into the river, thence acroes to the lpcks and down, the eanal to Augusta. I hear they" are doing quite a large business ' over there. The farmers around have been very busy this past, week plowing i in grain after the little rain had softened the stiff lands. Messrs. Milton Barker, George Townes, Herbert and Harry Bunch, and H. F. Cooper have had a lot put in and still expect to put in more this week. There seems to have been more than usual sown this fall. Seed wheat and oats seem to be hard to find in Augusta. Things are beginning to .nove early. That is hands for another year's work. We hope the changes are for the better,- for the one that was on this place this y sar wasn't worth his salt, and we pity the ones he has gone to. We wanted to have attended Sweetwater Sunday, but the w^nd wa.8 too keen to risk facing it, with with all the cold we already have, \ so did not venture ont. Wc hope i though that the wind will continue cold for this next week, as we want to tret our hogs in the smoke house, and get through with it before Christmas. It looko very threaten ing just now, but we would rather see cold weather than rain: HariyV NEGLECTED COLDS GROW WORSE A cough that racks and irritates the throat may 'lead to a sen.?us chronic cough, if neglected. Th healing pine balsams in Dr. Bell Pine Tar Honey-Nature's 07 remedy-will soothe and relieve the irritation, breathing will be easier, and the antiseptic properties will kill the germ which retardt-d heal ing. Have it handy for croup, sore throat and chronic bronchial affec tions. Get a bottle to-day. Pleas ant to take. At all Druggists 25c. 1 mother at Trenton Saturday morn ing and they spent the week-end with relatives in Augusta. Mr. J. M. Padgett has recently bought a new ford. Now about the Xmas tree. We are to have it at the ' school house on Friday evening, Dec. 22nd, and now, Mr. Mims, can't you come and bring your family? We school children are looking forward to that time, as of course, Santa Claub will be our guest. "School Gui.'' Trenton, S. C.