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VOL. 81 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 e??~.ed that this season has never been more fitting ly or beautifully observed before. Appropriate services were held in I 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 chepr, but had been placed there, asking that as they burned, would ? pray that p^ace iu every sense of the word come to the world. x 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 Christin?* eve message-that of making Jesus1 birthday a happy one to Him. 'Por in as much as ye have done it unto the least of these, ye have done it unto Me." Mr. Brooke stated that in oin Christmas expressions of May you have a merry Christa)?-*." etc.. that this one should be added, May , Jesus bave a happy birthday." It is His birthday we are celebrating, , and Him, we should make happy? , Johnston truly made it a happy birthday for Him. Maj. and Mrs. F. M. Warien en- , tertained on la?t F*:* 'th ' el egant Cblistu ?IS d tl? :i?i a nun ber of relatives present iroui Edgefieid an<! J hnsion. The day ? was a most ev ioy tb]o one tc all. and a feast of irood f"*in<r? n us serv- | ed. The week cf prayer tor wo?u. wide missions > being observed here this week ' the Missionary Society of the LV.ptist .iburch. On Sundax "venin.,. Rev. W. ?>. Brooke preached a raosl impressive Missionars sermon vjpon the rennest ? of the Womao> Missionary Socie ty. Miss E!lio<. Hardy, who has been teaching at Higgins* Ferry and Miss , Cony a Hardy rt langley, have been ; here for a vacation uud lo enjoy tba ; holidays. Mrs. W. S. Mobley has been quite , sick but is now much better. A pleasant surprise marriage was ; that of Miss Rhett Wa^en, the danghtei of Maj and Mrs. F. M. f Warren, and Mr. Walter Allen, of Fruit Hill, this h ppy event taking i place on Saturday. i The two younir people are very 1 popular and have a host of friends .who unite in wishing them all joy ; and happiness in their new estate. Ol?<: of the jolliest of the Christ mas parties was tba' Dec. 20th,' held in the home o? Mr. and Mrs. ' P. C. ?Stevens, and this home is such a pleasant, hospitable place, J 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. VVatson are leaders. As ?oon as the crowd ar rived all was soon in great merri ment, two large bonfires baying 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 al) were good. Santa Claus teased them before they each had a bag, but he had some splen did promises for 1917. The boys each sptnt a most enjoyable even ing and reluctantly bade adieu. Mrs. Mamie Huiet and Mi?>8 Eli za Mim8 are at home from a visit lo the home of the former's BUU, Mr. James Huiet, at Trilby, Fla. Mrs. H. W. Crouch entertained with a lovely course dinder on last Thursday evening and each one (Continued on Page Seven.) Oh Beautiful Home Wedding in Philippi Section. * A marriage of much interest to the people of East,* Central and West (now McCormick counf*) Ederetield 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 room bn the arm of the groom preceded by two couples, Miss Ethel Shenck of Edgefield with Mr. Black weil, 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 men 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 the o-room 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?udcd several dinners in the community given in their hon or. Miss Jackson was for some time UM r h-. Y - ;? -i ,. ii pher of the "Gier . ?:-o\ Cogbuin. and while" in Ec.set?e.?-' ruade many friends wiro join th<> bosi, of friends made before conr . . EeVefield. in wishing her th 3 erv j Thanks One and All. Po The Edgefield Advertiser. I feel that I must tell .von bow kind and thoughtful my people of the old P 1 Oak Grove liss been to me and t'a mi Iv. lu addison io the beautiful act of raisin-; my s Livy foi this and next year, thev lin ve po mci ed us by ex press with an abundant e of ?,ood things such r- iue.j.:s siioulclei^ and sides and other kinds, sacks oi' silbar, coffee, fioui . meal, potatoes bv the bushel, besides cann- :? goods and other Illings. Now M.. Edito?, we appreciate these giff* of material lb i ??.>*, bu; we appreciate m nth mo-e ixe fine spirit of my pw pie which prompt such thoughtful a<- Tue sw:'.-1, st and best things in ibis li'.'e a1-.- tbosa which money cannot biy*-"ibev are above price, and such is ibis. It, lias an aroma about it beyond ex pression and I wi*u to thank them Lhvongh your pape-.. I wish them all a btfppy, prosperous new year. May the Lord richly bless them, both t30?| ">ialry and spiritually. A happy new year to you also. Cordially yours, G. W. Busaey. 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 tue 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 fects. Mr. Jackson had insurance to the amount of ?1,000 on the building bul it would require nome thine like ?2,500 to replace it. Mr. and Mrs. Hammond had no insu rance. The people sympathize with them in the loss sustained. To (jet the genuine, call lor full name, LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE. Look lor signature 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 Travel. Burning of Tourist Hotel. Boys and Girls Return to School. Happy New Year to all, a bad day it is though. The last dar 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 year 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 us. 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 4th. We suppose, those who have large enough houses to be able to accommodate boarders will have a . j.-u :r :P.y this winier, there near ? hotel yas. 'Tis a..?ye;;.t '?? isla and Noni. the ne w year, me?ns the ^ n b<i?k to the many sch_, . " w ?oik. Miss Mary Townes leit Sunday, to spend ?he night in North Augus ta with her sister, Mr?. Walke.", to go up on the early train to Modoc, and thence vO*R-;l BRU for her sebooi. Miss Sii'! ie De Laugh', or leves on Tuesday for Rock Hill. The Clem son boys go o::ok Tuesday. Mr. Waller Bunch spent Sunday j and Chi is? nias dav with bis mother, Mr3. S. V. Bn>>cb. return? 1 Christ mas afLeinoon. Mi. Hauy Bunch and family also s; :nt Ch'is nias with ?i>s. Cunch. The child.e*;.as usual, ?eic very bappv with their many Chi ?simas aud Neiv Year's gifts. M s Fran:- ' Townes v?si'~c^Mi3. Bunch on Sundr-- af-e noon, af'er dining with ber p.u?ot?. Mr. and Mr?. Mr>\ c'.- T'iov wcie .0 dine with ho. C!J -.?. . >.. day. Mr. p.nd Mrs. Ingram bad a din ing Chriatnips day. Mr. and Mrs, Wise, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Fondle, and MIPS Wise from Noilh Augns ta were with them. They all flTent down and dined with th*?m in Au gusta Thursday. Mrs. Julia Townes had all her children amd Mrs. Frances Townes dined with her Thursday. Mrs. Georgia IVlcKie 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 attendant. 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 musio. Miss Sue LaCroy spent the holi days with Miss Lucy McKie and Mrs. Georgia Hammond. We certainly sympathize with Mrs. Julia Hammond, Miss Sallie 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. Delight} Dance. Many Col lege Pjys and Girls. NUTT erou? D:: ' i?s. W. O. W. Monument Unve;,ed. Th? dance given by the Trenton Cotillion Club in the Wise Hall on Christmas night was thoroughly delightful and enjoyed by Edgefield, Aiken Johnston, Augusta and Nortt Augusta. The music was furnished by Balk's orchestra. Ttip boys and girls who came home Tor the holidays were, Misses Hele>r Debbie Mae, and Marie Marsh, Marion Clarke, Loucile Smith", Ruth and Louise Padgett. Sabe Miller and Sue Mae Herlong. Messrs Geo Day, Teague Hunter, Wil'iam Beltis, William Bonknight Williain Wise, Tom and Hen* ? Sal ter, .Wise Roper and James Spear man.- ? Miss Martha Harrison gave a lovely party on Tuesday evening, complimentai y to her house guest, Miss Eva Howell from Florence. Miss Ethel Harrison gave her Sunday School class a delightful I little party during the holidays. ? Gaines and refreshments forme i an impoi .nt part of the entertainment. Miss Jul?a Wise gave a beautiful dining on Thursday. The guests were Misses Pauline and Pearl Mc Kie. and Lau.-ie Moore. Messers Geo and Charlie MrvKie, Wise Ro per, William Denis and Frank Tim merman. j Mrs. Preston Campbell and her three'.children from Chester have been recent gues'' of Mrs. F. P. Biyan. % Mr. W. F. Roper from Columbia was a Much welcomed visitor in Trenton during tbe holidays. Thee w'ro entertain-4" willi beau tiful p.v wi : during'Christmas were, M'Vf rlnlh Salte-. Sadie and Rulh LoD2f /E; bel Harrison " -? ; - lr ,8 * *m? , Tnli-. ..*. .. Iq i ?MI Or" *- nov . ,: Mi ... .? w s hostess) at a ?ovt Kit--;' oi Ciii'istVo' ? ! The heme ". ........ fr, C'?.ice was r-owii o- n to .? yomg p2C pie ou Sa-'n UPV ni'-hi. and ie time h-p;):lv sp; ?-. H dancu'':. ll-H. J. I) Nalbia complimented j l'ei hnsV&v? g c. v. dab, "The Big i Fon ?viii' .' d:.iipg on Tir -av.J D>e< tv . . . : at b'x. an?c.-?s! 0?? iO/ . P P. Mil . The W. . W. mvell : '.e^nll fn? uionametit in -o E 'c e,- ocui e? i oa Sr*H?.i 1 ai e'lioou ?' to i ?ela . Di. Tc ' 'c. of Gtfn'j.ville, The ierr row. .. vc?,; jac'uing and very i?i.\. esaive. Re'.ohti'ons on Death of Mr., Ema A ' ., by the Hoi.t's Ci cck Mr on* * I" ely. Whi;'".'"? ?'i'V P?ic'?llt C< iVOlkCT, I i , Iv v. movd f' nm om n:\lsij hy dead', on Moveitibc 2J, l:no, Wheres, our d ct'" . '.' K-sier v/.*s ever re.' ly io \:\M? a i acive I in any work fer ti?e auvai)?.ea?e?it ol reliclon, or for ?' e upbuihotiZ of toe church, anil Where. , she W3* among o^e of oar olde%t lae-uoc ? in yc.'rs . eei vicc, and iii d a?i?? devolioi'. the object ld which o-r bOt.'t??y is p'ci ged. and vas ever Le1,-) ul ind loy al to this sooley, as well as to ber friends ami loved ones, Ttiei'efore, be it fcsoivrd. Fiu; we bew in bambie subuis sjen to the wiU o.r Him, who doelb all things well. Though now all ma. be dark and dreary, some day we il understand, and Stcoad, that we offer our beau felt syuvaiby to the bereaved fam ily, anl ever ^v; v-iat 'he Divine Spirit may lit .! meir fronter 1 j heart?,and p:>iiit the?*- t") lh-iC bat ter pait that sh.iU nut befen" .away from them, and Third, that a blank pa'.e in our miinii3 book be dedica eci aid in scribed lo our ?is.Ti's memory, that a copv of these resol o ? i OP s be given to t^e family of the d-dr^ J, and a copy furnished the cot?" ?ly papsis for publication. Mrs. C. A. We'is. Mis. A. A. Wells. Mrs. Jessie Cralton. Com. Cures Old Sores, Other Remedies Won't Cure. The worst enses. no mn tfer of how lone standing, are cured by the wonderful, old reliable Dr. Porter's Antiseptic Henliusr Oil. It relieves Pain and Heals at the same time. 25c, 50c, $1X0 Miss Sarah Collett Enter.air s the D. A. R. /Tho "Old Ninety Six District" Chapter D. A. R, was delightfully entertained on We'dneeday after noon, December 20th. 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. a 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 minners of the New Eng land, Virginia and more southern provinces at the Christmas season. Mrs. Bettis Cantelou prepared a very instructive and entertaining article Non "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. NOT th ?ug-isia News. "?tmr*") uas COP 3 and gone and . ; tb.it evd. hi '<** ! \ ? rn'?& L.' i j me. t O ;i' school *,v\U open ok T.'.c-^ay, j J-Mut \ ?lie second. We hop*? ll*a? ?M ?he boyn aud girls will ocnli?ne r do good work. A lovely BOC'a1 evsnt of lasj; even iorr T7.T1 iii A in'o'-nv:! dance given by in- i Lonies -son it the corn ie c"??">. Mn ic v/r ?u. tushed by 1/v. Jen's o e!" iv?, and abont fifty vom:;' ?1?"? i v. i . o vd ("meng, a - ?M v/!"cl? e - hi.v-n ?.- were tel vv?. .1 . F . *.. f?-.i? . ' - M i. a! -He A'wc e Itt c ??1 'iones. M . f*ic?:ens Adams and L. J. ? W-'?.ms have .CHM" 1 '-> Clemson Mi R. F. Mooroe h:-- reinrnrl home ?I!T i deli;. In inl visit to Miami. F1,-. Mi*s Lil'ie Hamil,on o> Orange bur;"., is vi?<iii>?g Mi-.? M.nio S: ?ric. Mr. a<id M..... Waller Li van will j en!^1 tain at their home "On the Mill,'" Wt 'iiesdav evening ia com pl?ment lo Miss Edith Rome's, of At lan i a. Mr. Ti'oson Bai nes will leave in a fe?v vrsks for Nebraska where bc1 will make his home. Mi?a Lithea Adams spent Inst wepk with her sister, Mrs. B. M. Matt iiews. Mr. and Mu. B. M. Matthews ce1 ebr.iiod their fifth anniversary on 1 is- Friday at their country home. A'i lb.it were present h?1 a delight fui time. Missen Faille Hill and Ida May Hi?OM?lOM a>e visitiug Miss Hilda Allen in Savannah, Mr. and Mr?. Robc? Carter will ent-r'- .n at the Country Club* on Thin >ay evening, in compliment n Miss Marie Walton, of Athene. Mi s. A i -lie Lou Murray, of Jer sey City, is sponding ?he winter months here. Mr. Lewis Barne3 of Savannah, spent Thursday here. Mr. Pickers Adams killed a ten pound wild goose Saturday evening wbea a drove of about thiiioen flew over, Mr*. R. C. Turner has returned home a.t .r a visit to Charleston. Noriu Augusta was % visited by finite a conflagration in the early hoi? ; s of Sunday morning. A blaze was discovered on the fifth floor in the 'Test wing of Hampton Terrace iio* which rapidly ma lo its way through lo the main part of the building*, il was BOOU discoveied lli-l the grand Hampton Terrace was doomed. Carolina. / HORN'S CREEK. Quiet Holiday Season. Leap Year Party at Home of Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Lat us all turn over a new leaf, do awaylwith 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 some had retired for the uigbt, but as soon as the merry laugh and chatter of the young people were heard there were some hearts?made glad. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Smith closed the leap year for the young people Friday night by giving them a pound party, which was attended by a very nice little crowd Every one 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 v* ell-filled table of fruits, we could just imagine we . bad stepped iuto the garden of par adise. The visitor? who attended the party consisted of Di. and Mrs. Whitlock, Miss Patty Lanham, Mr. James Miller, Mr. Lari Mims, Mr. Guss Edmunds and Mr. Earnest Ryan. Mr. Claud Harris of Pleasant Lane, sj. ont several days with Mr. Fred Mays. Mr. F .arr-? Rynr ?v3 ct ..-e were anions Ute l ' v-t . CcT ILo jil: J. Ail gista. /jVT?MM^r -s all retiirj, ?x-_ si .ndir me^^ Mrs. Annie Smith i.nd daugh'er, ..onise, sp.mt Saturday and Sunday with Mis. Whitlock of Red Hill. Mrs. 0 V. Well* made quite a flying trio to Beiv aero Sunday in her buggy, c:< . * v.g with her Miss Patsy Lanham, ho Lad been spend ing a week with Mrs. Weils. Mi*s Ruth and Annis Bell Smith spent the Christo* as holidays with Mr. and M.". Dr. Whitlock of Rei Hill. Mr. W. Londy spjnt Friday niglu in the home of Mr. and MiiV- - A. A. Wells. Mr. and Mia. Waller Nicholson spent several days with Mr. Fair. Mis* Anna B ?per U33 returned to her home. a"'..r spent..ng a most jc . via! week with Miss Flossie Lamb, of Edgefield. Mrs. Waker Harris; of Belve dere, si .ut Tuesday night with Mrs. Lillie Wells, ttking in the Lyon Clark welding ?a Wednesday. Mr. R y Ryan, who is a sales man tor Nixon & Saldier, of Au austa, came up and spent the day with I?- -tuc folks. Miss Lila Loi- r is spending some time m Georgetown.^ Mr. and Mrs, Paul Hammond ar? now residing at . the home of Mr. and Mrs. Br..ant, after having the misfortune of losing their home by fire. Kev. P. B. l anham, 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. II? >rii's Creek. Delightful Birthday Party. Friday afternoon little Miss Gertrude Thurmond celebrated her 12th birth day with a delightful party vhich last 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 age of the charming little hostess. Refreshments were daintily sei Ved.