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Wini JWspaper Da ?tovth fejolins VOL. 8? EDGEFIELD, S. C., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3,1917 NO. 48 JOHNSTON LETTER. Holiday Season One of Pleasure and Happiness. Surprise Marriage. Many Love ly Parties. The Christmas season passed in pleasure and happiness to the town in general, and it seemed that this" season has never been more fitting ly or beautifully observed before. Appropriate services were held in all the churches Christmas eve, and. joyous music was an attractive fea ture. Upon request that eve, many . candles burned in the windows. These not only gave Christmas cheer, but had been placed there, asking that as they burned, would pray that pjace iu every sense of the word come to the world. The Carolers were not able to make the many rounds as they had planned for, as the weather was in clement. (There were many, many beautiful acts done on Christmas day. Those not so blessed with all the good cheer that Christmas brings, were well remembered, and the ?ick and shut-ins were all cheered with , Christmas flowers ard fruits. , It seemed that many followed up the thought that Rev. Brooke brought out in his Christine? eve message-that of making Jesus' birthday a happy one to Him. 'For in as much as ye have done it unto the least of these, ye have done it unto Me." Mr. Brooke stated that in oui Christmas expressions of "May you have a merry Christen?*." etc., that this one should be added, May , Jesus have a happy birthday." It is His birthday we are celebrating, and Him, we should make happ\s- , Johnston truly made it a happy birthday for Him. Maj. and Mrs. F. M. Wan en en- , tertained ou la=t F,:' 'el egant Cblistu :1S d lil % Lh :??? a nun ber of relatives present iroui Edgefield and J basion. The day ( was a most enjoyable one tc all. and a feast of gooc was serv- j \ ed. The week o'" prayer tor wo??*i wide missions :- being observed here this week " the Missionary Society of the I? ptist ..'.uren. On Sundax ??vening. Rev. W. ?>. Brooke preached a most impressive , Missionary sermon lipon the request ?. of the Wom:u.'* Missiona; 7 Socie ty. Miss E!lio< Hardy, who Las beeu . teiching at Higgins" Ferry and Miss Conya Hardy rt Langley, have been ; here for a vacation and lo enjoy the? holidays. Mrs, W. S. Mobley has been quite , sick but is now much better. A pleasant surprise marriage was ; that of Miss Rhett Wan en, the daughter of Maj and Mrs. F. M. 1 "Warren, and Mr. Walter Allen, Fruit Hilb this h npy event laking .' place on Saturday. 1 The two young people are very ; popular and have a h?st of friends who unite in wishing them all joy and happiness in their new estate. Ol e of the jolliest of the Christ mas parties was tba' Dec. iiOth,' held in the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Stevens, and this home is such a pleasant, hospitable place, that every one invited was present The occasion was for the entertain ment of the Royal Embassadors of the Baptist church, of which Mrs. Stevens and Mrs. S. J- Watson are leaders. As ?oon as the crowd ar rived all was soon in great merri ment, two large bonfires having sig naled the warm welcome. Before going in, there was a , splendid display of fire works, and indoors, all kinds of games were Enjoyed. While fun was at its height, who should step in but jol ly old Santa Claus, carrying in his pack a large bag of all kinds of goodies for every good boy present. Of course all were good. Santa Claus teased them before they each had a bag, but be had some splen did promises for 1917. The boys each spent a most enjoyable even ing and reluctantly bade adieu. Mrs. Mamie Huiet and Miss Eli ssa Mime are at home from a visit to the home of the former's son, Mr. James Huiet, at Trilby, Fla. Mrs. H. W. Crouch entertained with a lovely course dinner on last Thursday evening and each one (Continued ou Pagje Seven.) m Beautiful Home Wedding in Philippi Section. * A marriage of ranch interest to the people of East,v Central and West (now McCormick counfc) Edgefield was that of Miss Lethea Jackson of the Philippi section to Mr. George S. Cartledge of the Re hoboth section, which was solemniz ed at the home of the bride, on De cember the twenty-fifth. Quite a number of the near relatives and friends of the bride and groom ware present to witness the eeremonv. About three-thirty, the guests'all assembled in the parlor which was beautifully decorated and lighted with candles, and as the wedding march was sounded, the bride en tered the roora bn the arra of the groom preceded by two couples, Miss Ethel Shenck of Edgefield with Mr. Blackwell, a nephew of the groom, and Miss Cartledge,, a niece of the groom, with Mr. Der rick a nephew of the bride. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr. Baker, the pastor of the bride. After the ceremony, the guests were served with delightful fruit punch. On a table in the hall, the pres ents many and beautiful were displayed. Mrs. Cartledge is the daughter of Mr. Henry Jackson, one of the most substantial and honored mea of the Philippi section, and the Philippi Baptist church. Mr. Cartledge is one of the lead ins: citizens of the Rehoboth section and a deacon of the Rehoboth church. We congratulate most heartily both the bride and tt?e groom upon their wise selection of a partner for life and wish for them many years of happiness and useful ness. Before going upon a more extended trip, Mr. and Mrs. Cart ledge att mded several dinners in the community given in their hon or. Miss Jackson was for some time ?f? n hs> -*.~r-~ r ,?-v v pher of the _0.??. . . C .-ot Cogbain. and whilo in Ec-getie.J-' made many friends who join th?' hos?, of friends made before c?iv: . . Ii!?V"field. in wishing her th i erv I Thanks One and All. To The Edgefield Advertiser. I feel that I mu?t tell you bow kind and thoughtful ray people of the old P ? Oak Grove has been to me ami fa m i Iv. lu addison lo the beautiful act of raising my s laVy foi this and nev' year, riiev have po ?tided us by ex press with an abundan* e of ?,ood things such f meals, sb oui dei ? aud sides and other kinds, sacks ol* sugar, cofee. Hon.. meal, potatoes bv the bushel, besides cann- :1 goods and other things. Now Mi. Editor, we appreciate llua.e fcifi ? of material thing*, bul (ve appreciate m nth mo-e uio lino ! spirit of my people which pi om pi such thoughtful a?1 Tue swee'-st and best things in this li'e a?? Lb usa which money cannot bn*" -"Ibev are above price, and such is this. It has an aroma about it beyond ex pression ana I wi*h to thank them through your papel. I wish them all a happy, prosp?rons new year. May the Lord richly blc.s them, bol h t3D)j "nally and spiritually. A happy new year to you also. Cordially yours, G. W. Busse y. Greenwood, S. C., Dec. 25th. Mr. Jackson's Loss. Saturday night, December 23, the residence in north Edgefield belong ing to Mr. W. C. Jackson was de stroyed by fire. It was occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hammond but no one was at home at the time toe building caught. As there was so much noise and excitement incident to the Christmas season the alarm was not heard when first given, consequently the people were late in gatheririg to extinguish the fire. The building was totally destroyed and Mr. and Mrs. Hammond saved very little of their household ef feots. Mr. Jackson had insurance to the amount of $1,000 on the building but it would require some thing like ?2,500 to replace it. Mr. and Mrs. Hammond had no insu rance. The people sympathize with them in the loss sustained. To get the genuine, call lor full name, LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE. Lookiorsignature of E.W. GROVE. Cures a Cold in One Day. Stops cough and headache, and works off cold. 25c, HARDY'S HAPPENINGS. Mud Stops Automobile Travtl. Burning of Tourist Hotel. Boys and Girls Return to School. Happy New Year to all, a bad day it ia though. The last da? and night of the old year were beauti fully clear and cold. Not as is usually the way, the old year goes out. Generally, 'tis so sorry to leave us, that it weeps itself away. The ye?r 1916 has been a grand year for the most part, and we hope for our new year to be as good, or better. Christmas has^come and gone very quietly with ns. It being so misty and cold, with occasionally a rain, all the week, we have not ven tured out to make any visits as we hoped to have done, but stayed close to a good warm fire, and were glad we had it and a good home. The roads have gotten so wet and muddy the auto travel has stopped almost entirely on the Martintown road, but.the buggies .and wagons do not fail to go and cut it up. What a sad ending of the year it was for the owners of the Hampton Terrace Hotel wheu it burned to the ground, before day, the last day of the year. We understand it was only insured for ?-200,000, while the value was estimated at $2,000,000. They,had just put in a lot of hand some new furniture and were hav ing painting done, preparatory for a fine season, as so many had alrea dy engaged suites of rooms. The dairy men had also made great preparations to supply them with sweet milk, which of course, will cut them off. The housekeep er and most of the servants had ar rived, as the season was to open on January -Uh. We suppose, those who have large enough houses to be able to accommodate boarders will have a 3 M rr?hy this wintsr, there near ? hotel 'yus. 'Tis a.?reat isla and Noni. ihe new year, me?ns Hie ^ bank lo the many sch_, . " ioik. Miss Mary Townes leit Sunday, to spend ihe night in North Augus ta with her sister, Mrs. Walke:, togo up on the early train to Modoc, and thence *? Red Hi'! for her scbooi. Miss SiiMie De Laugh: or leves on Tuesday for Rock Hill. The Clem son boys go back Tuesday. Mr. Waller Bunch spent Sunday I and Christ nias dav with his mother, Mu. S. V. Bunch. ?etunr 1 Cii'-?sL mas afternoon. Mi. llaiiy Bunch and ffltn?y also sr ,-nt Christmas with Ji?e. Bunch. The child.e\-.as usual, were very happy willi theil many Chi ?simas and Nev Your's gifts. M-? Fran-: - - Townes v?s",?d M?3. Bunch on Sunda? afte noon, af'er dining with ber parents. Mr. and Mr?. M-Tbor were .o dine with lut. C!J ih . ..- day. Mr. j?od Mrs. Ingram bad a din ing Christmas day. Mr. and. Mrs, Wise, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Foucbe. and Miss Wise from Noiih Augus ta were with them. They all went down and dined with them in Au gusta Thursday. Mrs. Julia Townes had all her children amd Mrs. Frances Townes dined with her Thursday. Mrs. Georgia McKie had a socia ble Saturday night. Messrs Frank Townes and Willie Ingram, Misses Mary Townes, Lena Ingram, Miss Moss of Trenton, and the Misses McKie of North Augusta, were in attendanc3. Mrs. Georgia McKie, Miss Alice McKie, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Smith spent Sunday with Mrs. Frances Townes. Mr. Willie and Miss Lena Lan ham spent Sunday with Mrs. Harry Bunch. Mr. Henry McKie had a party on Friday night and his new Victrola furnished the music Miss Sue LaCroy spent the holi days with Miss Lucy McKie and Mrs. Georgia Hammond. We certainly sympathize with Mrs. Julia Hammond, Miss bailie and Mr. Andrew Haramond^n their bereavement, the sad death of Mr, Tommie Hammond, who was buried alive, and his. body found Sunday morning. So much of sadness to come, while others are making mer ry. Such is life. Hardy's. TRENTON NBWS. Deligh^ul Dance. Many Col lege Ejys and Girls. Nun" . erou? D: * 15s. W. O. W. Monument Unve?'ed. Th? dance given by the Trenton Cotillion Club in the Wise Hull on Christmas night was thoroughly delightful and enjoyed by Edgefield, Aiken. Johnston, Augusta and Nord- Augusta. The music was furnished by Balk's orchestra. ThjF boys and girls who came home'for the holidays were, Misses Hele>r Debbie Mae, and Marie Marsh, Marion Clarke, Loaoile Smith', Ruth and Louise Padgett., Sabe Miller and Sue Mae Herlong. Messrs Geo Day, Teague Hunter, Willam Beltis, William Bonknight William Wise, Tom and Hem ? Sal ter, .Wise Roper and James Spear man. ~ Miss Martha Harrison gave lovely party on Tuesday evening, complimentai y to her house guest, Miss :Eva Howell from Florence. Miss Ethel Harrison gave ber Sunday School class a delightful little party during the holidays. Games and refreshments forme I au impoi ".nt pai t of the entertainment. Miss Jul'a Wise gave a beautiful dining on Thursday. The guests were Misses Pauline and Peavl Mc Kie. and Lau.-ie Moore. Messers Geo and Charlie Mr-.Kie, Wise Ro per. William Betti? and Frank Tira< merman. Mts. Preston Campbell and her tiree children from Chester have bcon receut gues!* of Mrs. F. P. Bi..'ah. * Mr. W. F. Roper from Columbia was a Mach welcomed visitor in Trenton during the holidays. Those wl o entertain'^ with beau tiful pa,. J : during'Chri3tma3 were, M'-.-^ tlnlh Salte -. Sadie 2nd Rulh hoor'. E bel Harrison ' - '>' h , S * 'Ti''. , Jn?ix ' . ?. loi \Oe?-nov J'. '. Mi $. i ws hostess I at a Jovt h .]{?- ?. o' ! C??iwo' ' S The heme ... ........ fr. C'a.Ke was ' owu O' n to ?? young ?>?c pie ou Sa-p "py ni^bl. .vid ie time hup:);lv sr . 0 danc?i'':. ll-H. J. I) Mathis com pV roen ted j I?ei hns'iaw a c. ? club, The Dix ? hon ?viii' - d;.iipg on Ttl' p*w. j D'* >e< . ' : at MX. an?c-oV C"?O/ . ?'. dir. The VV. . VV. p we'.l-. ; '.e.u;.; frr Qio.iiime'ii in -o E 'c e.- eeui e- . OJ. SI,X'I... . a. (...'ooo to . tela . D>. Te ..?.c. of Gw'n'.i.viUe, The ieir ro"' w. .. vc?/ aucuing and very iu*ti osswe. Retolui'ons on Death of Mr.i Emii.'.A 1 by the Hon's Ci t ck Mr on* / i *ly. Whcv<vn ?'.'v plHo-eut ci ?voikc-r, i iv-, hf T ;iii')Vid from OMI n:\lst dy deatlr, ou Novembtr 22, l:?i<j, ; Where, s. our d ter . ''. *'$ter v.\"s ever iv.* ly to f.wo a 1 active p> I in any work fer t??e act vainement, ol rclicion, or for ''e li'pbuHu'iig of the church, a Md Where. , she wa- among o^e of our oldc-t K;e u:>c s in yc..r?s <>" ?CL vicc, and iii .1 a-i? devoLioi'. the object to which o-r boe'eiy is p'c i ged. and was ever le';) ul and loy al to this sociei.y. as well as to her friends ami loved ones, Tuerefore, be it r^oivrd Fut?' we bow in humble suo-uis sjen to the wiH 0; Him, who doelh j all things well. Though now all roac he dark and drcaiy, some day we il c.^dersiand, anil Second, that we offer our beau-? felt eytapatby to the bereaved fam ily, anl ever ^'^v "oat ?'ie Divine Spirit may lit .? iaeir t70UiH?r \ I heart .', and paint the'." t") lb-iO bat ter pai? thal ?ball nut befen away from them, and Third, that a blank pa'.e iu our mina, a book be dedica ed aid iu scribed to our ?is,'-Vi's memory, tlut a copv of these resolutions be given to t^e fttUtily of the choif-9' i, aud a copy furnished the coi' 'l^7 pap3?s for publication. Mis. C. A. Wells. Mis. A. A. Wellb. Mrs. Jessie Cralton. Com. Cures Old Sores, Other Remedies Won't Cure. Thc worst enses. no mntfer o? how lone .standing, are cured by the wonderful, old reliable Dr. Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil. It relieves Pain and Heals at thc same time. 25c, 50c, $1X0 J M i 33 Sarah Collett Enter, air s the D. A. R. /The "Old Ninety Six District" Chapter D. A. R, was delightfully entertained on Wednesday after noon, December 2?th. at the home of Miss Sarah Collett. Everything wore a festive ap pearance, and holly and Christmas bells gave greeting even from the outside as we looked through the shining windows on the scene in side. A full meeting evidenced the in terest and enthusiasm of the mem bers especially al this strenuous Christmas season. 8 Several letters were read which had been received by Mrs. Evans, the Regent, and Mrs. B. E. Nichol son read her report which -showed a very satisfactory condition of the treasury. The historical program was very interesting. As the roll was called by the secretary, Mrs. J. W. Peak each member responded with very appropriate and beautiful Christmas wishes. A paper of exceeding interest was "Christmas in Colonial Days" pre pared and read by Mrs. James R. Cantelou, taking np the early cus toms and manners of the New Eng land, Virginia and more southern provinces at the Christmas season. Mrs. Bettis Cantelou prepared a very instructive and entertaining article on "Lafayette" which was read by Mrs. P. M. Feltham, this wonderful character in French his tory said to have been next to Washington in the esteem of the American people. At the close of the historical pro gram, Miss Collett, assisted by Misses Eloise Hart and Norma Shannonhouse, served a very dainty ?weet course, consisting of nut jel ly in the American colors and white and black fruit cake with coffee. NoTih Aug-isla News. 'Qtmn uas cor- 3 and gone and ? . ; fcl?iit evei, b< '?** I 1 " "nr"* f.vyuie. f O :v school ?vill open OA r.urday, J r^?tUi \ ,;je second. We bop? iL'ai, ?\\ i be boy* and girls will ccn?iune 'o rio good work. A lovely soc'a1 event of las,t even in? v.*. i the in ' o in: ? dance given fi> inn Lonies -son lithe corm l- C'-'b. MB ic v/i* ?umisbrd by .len's o c!" Irr. and about fifty vont:;- ??e"> ? <: ? ? o;,rrl dancing. a; . ?i iv'M'ch f b'.K-n -. r/ere i.eivrd. J . F . a.if; pr-..- Mi.a! Ile A'inn wc c l.??i c .?i| -roues. M . "ic'.eus Adams and L. J. ? W-ili.rps have .CMI-I" 1 "> Clemson i >'le?e. ?Ji R. F. Mo'iroe h;?i re'nrw"1 home .ii?'r a delightful visit lo Minmi. F1. . Miss Lil'ie Hamil.ou ol1 Orange- , burr,, is visiting ?.liis M.) i io S: ?ne. Mr. and Mi . Waller Bi ?an will j en'^i-.ain at their home "On the Hill,'' Wt ...lesdav evening ia com plement to Miss Edith Roi.e s, of At 'anl 1. Mr. Tibson Barnes will leave in a! fe?v "rrsks for Nebraska where he ' will make his home. Mi?s L ithea Adams spent last week with her sister, Mrs. B. M. Matt "news. Mr. and MM. B. M. Matthews ce?ebr.ifrd their fifth anniversary on Ks- (friday at their country home A!i that wete present ha i a delight ful time. Misses F-?t:lle Hill and Ida May H.-'OMIIOM a>e visiting Miss Hilda Allen in Savannah Mr. and Mrs. Robciu Carter will ont' r'- .n at tbe Count)y Club* on 'Ililli Jay evening, in compliment li Miss Marie Walton, of Athens. Mis. A i-i ie Lon Murray of Jer sey City, is spending 'be winter months here. Mr. Lewis Barne3 of Savannah, spent Thursday here. Mr. Pickers Adams killed a ten pound wild goose Saturday evening ivhea a drove of about thiheeu Hew over. Mri*. R. C. Turner has returned home a.i.ra visit to Charleston. North Augusta was ^visited by rj'iite a conflagration iu the early hou-s of Sunday morning. A blaze was discovered on the fifth floor in the 'Test wing of Haiuplon Terrace iio? which rapidly ma lo its way through to the main part of the building, ll was soou discoveied lb_t ihe grand Ha m pion Terrace wai doomed. Carolina. HORN'S CREEK. V Quiet Holiday Season. Leap Year Party at Home of Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Lat us all turn over a new leaf, do away? wi th our bad habits, and live better life, for our lives are very short and are what we make them. Christmas has passed off V6ry peacefully and quiet, with the ex ception of two parties. Quite a happy and jolly band of young^girls and boys gave Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Wells a surprise, party on Saturday night, arriving so late that so.'iie had retired for the night, but as soon as the merry laugh and chatter of the young people were heaid there were some heart8?raade glad. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Smith closed the leap year for the young people Friday night by giving them a pound part- which was attended by a very nice ; ile crowd Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves to the fullest extent. Our big-hearted supervisor. Mr. Guss Edmunds, joined in with the young people in playing fishing for love, and caught a frog, af te? which the girls drew fer their partners and went into supper. We feel that we can't give due credit to tho magnificent sup per. As we enteied the large and spacious dining room, and our eyes fell upon the * ell-filled table of fruits, we could just imagine we had stopped into the garden of par adise. The visito^ who attended the party consisted of Di. and Mrs. Whitlock, Miss Patsy Lanham, Mr. Janies Miller, Mr. Lari Mims, Mr. Guss Edmunds and Mr. Earnest Ryan. Mr. Claud Jiarris of Pleasant Lane, spont several days with Mr. Fred" Mays. Mr. r^arr?;<Rynrj J'. "1 rt ' .>e wore anions Hit- I ? > . t i:r : iL, 2? ?' xa g-ista. /-Mi.ss .M^r - a all retur,* s i .ndir* rn Mrs. Annie Smith and daughter, ionise, sp.mt Saluruay and Sunday with Mis. Whitlock of Red Hill. Mrs. C V. Well-* made quite a flying trio to Belv den? Sunday in her b iggy, c:i -* v.g with her Miss Patsy La? han, r, ho !?ad been spend ing a week with Mrs. We?9. Miss Ruth and Annia Bell Smith snent the Christo;as boli-lays with Mr. and M... Dr. Whitlock of Red Hill. Mr. W. "1. Ltmdjf stint Friday nigh, in the home of Mr. and Mis A. A. Wells. Mr. and Mrs. Walli r Nicholson spent several days with Mr. Fair. Miss Anna B ?per ha3 returned to her home, a:i3r spem-mg * most ji . via! week with Miss Flossie Lamb, of EdgeOcR Mrs. Walter n.ivris; of Belve dere, si .ut Tuesday night with Mrs. Lillie Wells, taking in the Lyon Clark wc iding <m Wednesday. Mr. R y Ryan, who is a sales man tor Nixun & Satcher, of Au gusta, came up and spant the day with !'. 'tuc folks. Miss Lila I?op r is spending some tiiuo m Georgetown.^ Mr. and Mrs, Paul Hammond are new residing at. the home of Mr. and Mrs. Br*ant, after having the misfortune of losing their home by fire. Rev. P. B. Lanham, Mrs. Henry McKie and children dined in the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Wells on Sunday. Mrs. Carrie Mays spent several days with Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Mays, going from there to Mrs. A. A. Wells, spending s?me time, re turning home Sunday. We wish the Advertiser a happy New Year. Horn's Creek. Delightful Birthday Party. Friday afternoon little Miss Gertrude Thurmond celebrated her 12th birth day with a delightful party which la*t ed frum four to six. She invited a number of her friends to share the pleasures of the occasion with her. A brighter, happier company never gath ered in this hospitable home than were present on this occasion. The guests enjoyed every minute of the afternoon, games and contests proving to be pleasant foi ms of diversion. When all gathered around the table in the dining room the 12 brightly burning candles bespoke the agc of the charming little ho..tes.-. Refreshments wt-re daintily seivcd.