Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Hardy's Happenings. Again we have had a few love days, though Sunday was real co on the northeast side of the hom and we were glad to stay where t wind did not strike us so forcibl We hope it will stay clear so t farmers can get some plowing do: and oats sowed before it is too lal Seeru3 strange to speak of sowii oats and planting corn in the san breath, yet some are wanting plant corn early in March, and th will be here before we get fixe* especially if it doesn't stay clear. Yes, 'tis time to plant anothi garden for the rabbits, They net something green as well as wi They ate up 200 fine cabbage plant that were growing nicely, just b fore the freeze. It helped the poe rabbits, but made us very mad thei but if they had not eaten them th freeze would have finished then So all is well, I suppose. We were surprised to find tomi toes were selling in Augusta for 1 cents per quart, when onions wer 15 cents per pounds, and, alsc white peas 15 cents per pound. Iris potatoes ?3.00 per bushel, and gc ing higher, and 'cabbage 12? cent per pound. So some one had some thing that the freeze did not get and they are making lots on thei truck now. Some of the sick folks ?.re ira proving slowly, and we hope surely Mrs. S. V. Bunch is still in bed too weak to sit np only in bed ; little, but we think she is some better. The rest are well, as usual Mr. Harry Bunch and family an all right again. Mr. Medlock and family are get ting on nicely. Mr. Ingram was quite sick a home, and had a phone message t< come to Augusta. His wife wai quite sick, and was to be operatec on, so he went to see after her. She was doing fairly well when we heard last from her. Their twe children were still very sick with the typhoid fever at their grand father's, Mr. Wise, in Augusta, and Mrs. Wise bad grippe. Mrs. E. L, Fouche was down there helping tc nurse them, which leaves Mr. Fou che a widower. Mrs. S. L. Medlock had a relapse, but is better now. We were sorry to hear of all at Mrs. Tom Briggs' home having fceen sick. Hope they are better now. The Woman's Missionary Society met last Thursday at Mrs. Georgia McKie's, and they missed their president, Mrs. T. J. Briggs, very much. The vice-president, Mrs. Frances Townes, conducted the meeting, but said she doesn't want the president getting sick and leav ing it for her to do. They were delighted to have Mrs. Sample os North Augusta with them. She if such a consecrated Christian lady and great church worker. She spent Wednesday night with Mrs. McKie and returned home Thursday after noon. Mrs. J. L. Townes spent the day Thursday with Mrs. McKie and Mrs. Sample, and went home with her daughter, Mrs. James McClain. They, too, with James, Jr., attend ed little Miss May Walker's birth day party on the 23rd in North Au gusta. Mesdames J. L. Townes, Med lock and Frances Townes called on Mrs. Bunch Thursday. Mr. and JVIrs. John Reese spent Wednesday ?with Mrs. Bunch. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. McKie Scott -attended services at Dothan this past Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bunch and little Herbert went to Augusta Sat urday. Sunday they all called on Mr. and Mrs. George Medlock. Mrs. J. L. and Frances Townes, Mr. Frank Townes and Miss Marjo rie McKie attended the Kermess Tuesday afternoon, and pronounced it grand. Hardy's. WOOD'S Seed Catalog for 1917, tells abo* ? the best Farm and Garden Seeds and gives special information as to the best crops to grow, both for profit and home use. The large increase in our busi ness which we have again experi enced during the past year is the best of evidence as to the high quality of WOOD'S SLLDS. Write for catalog and prices of Grass and Clover Seeds, Seed Potatoes, Seed Oats or any Farm Seeds required. Catalog mailed free on request. T. W. WOOD ? SONS, SEEDSMEN, - Richmond, Va. JOHNSTON LETTER. (Continued from Page One.) which means growth, but with it all has come a broader charity, gener ous sympathy and co-operation. It ie well to stand together in a con certed movement for common good. This federation has a true expres sion in reciprocity, an equation com posed of to take and to give, and this occasion of reciprocity is being now the red letter day on the club year book. February is the month set aside by the state for this ob servance ?and this club celebrated on the 20th. The day has many significances to the club but they are about to come to the conclusion that one is rain, for every date has brought the worst of days and this one was no exception to the rule except that it rained harder. The occasion was held in the home of Mrs. F. M. Boyd which had been prettily decorated, the club flower, the violet being used in quantities. Mrs. Boyd welcomed all having Mrs. J. L. Walker to assist her. Fifty invitations had been extended but many were unable to come as the weather prevented. After cor dial greetings by the president Mrs. H. D. Grant, responses were heard from: Mrs. A. P. Lewis, religious organizations; Mrs. M. T. Turner, patriotic organizations; Miss Kath rine Cuilura, Batesburg, civic or ganization; Apollo music club Mrs Mim8 Walker. Two of the speakers of the after noon were unable to attend, Mrs. Duncan of Aiken and Mrs. Tisanski of Charleston who is an honorary member. It was a great pleasure to hear the talk of Mrs. Mamie N Tillman on "The club activities of the women in the western part of our country." Having made an ex tended trip she was well qualified to talk along this line. She is a mag netic speaker. A vocal solo by Mrs. C. P. Corn and piano solo by Miss Gladys Sawyer was now had which were sweetly rendered. Mrs. J. L. Mims now addressed the ladies speaking in part of woman's work but her chief point was the work of the W. C. T. TJ. She well presented this wonderful work and all re joiced at the full sway prohibition is beginnning to have. Mrs. Mims is a gifted speaker and it was really regretted that the two representa tives from Edgefield had not talked longer. A. vocal duet "What are wild w?v'?s Saying ?" was sung by Mrs. L. C. Latimer and Miss Clara Saw yer which all enjoyed this conclud ing the program. The programs were prettily gotten up bearing the likeness of Dickens the author whom the club is studying. The guests were invited in the dining room where a hot course was served followed by a sweet course in which the club colors were carried out, ?rreen and white. Presiding in here were Mesdames J. A. Lott and P. B. Waters and serving were Misses Clara Sawyer, Alma Woodward, Mallie Waters, Eva Rushton and GUadys Sawyer. The table was beau tiful in its decorations of violets md fluffy maline bows were tied on the candlesticks. Out iu the hall way coffee and mints were served, this being poured by Mrs. James Strother and Miss Zena Payne. There was a'general intermingling For a few words before all departed. Mrs. T. R. Denny and Miss An toinette Denny spent the week end aere with friends. ? Some of the colored people here, whose membership is at Shaw's creek, and churches not convenient to 3ttend regularly, have purchased EL lot here, and hope to erect a church called "The Mt. Zion Bap tist Church." They have already paid $275 toward their proposed plan. The women have organized themselves into "The Ladies' Aid Society," and it is their aim to help raise the money needed. To effect the organization they asked advice from some of their white friends, and as the white people are always most willing and glad to help them in any good endeavor, four of the ladies, Mesdames W. J. Hatcher, L. C. Latimer, F. L. Parker and W. G. Modley, met with them and di rected them, drawing np their con* stitution and pointing out the du ties of the officers. These officers have been invited by the president of the W. M, S., Mrs. L. C. Lati mer, to oome to one of the after noon meetings of prayer, that they may learn and be helped to con tinue their work. Beautiful in every detail, and very appropriate, was the afternoon party of Thursday given by Mrs. C. P. Corn. This was a real Georere Washington party, and was also the regular afternoon for the meeting of the Young Matrons' club, and besides the twelve members, there were twelve visitors. The interior of the home was bright and invit ing, and large vases of spicy red carnations were used in the decora tions. Several tables of progressive rook were arranged for, the places being found by score cards of Washington and the hatchet. On each table were baskets of candied cherries for the guests to enjoy, while the game progressed. Six tables were played, and after a spir ited game the prize, a blooming hya cinth, was given to Mrs. Frank Bland, a member, and, the visitor's prize, a box of candy, fell to Mrs. Sanders. One of the club members, Mrs. Wilmot Ouzts, was given the consolation, a miniature cherry tree, the trunk of which was filled with mints. The visitor's consolation, a statute of Washington, this filled with bon-bons, fell to Miss Zena Payne. The hostess was assisted in serving by Mesdames Earl Crouch ind M. W. Crouch, and all enjoyed slock cream in red, white and blue, mlh macaroons. The favors were] latchets with "I Cannot Tell a Lie" j >n them, and when opened up made ."ans in patriotic colors. Mrs. James Tompkins of Edge ield spent a few days of the past ?veek here with her sister Mrs. Frank Bland, before going to Flor da. Mr. Will Wright left on Satur-.| lay for Hot Springs, Ark., going j vith the view of being benefited by hese healing waters. During the vinter he has been a great sufferer rora rheumatism. Mr. Will D. Upshaw at His Best. During the past decade Edgefield iaB had a great number of temper race rallies and temperance ad Iresses, but no meeting of the kind ias ever been more thoroughly en oyed than was that held in the Methodist chnrch Thursday evening, livery seat in the house was filled ?arly, the Edgefield people thus nanife8ting their interest in the :ause and in the speaker of the oc asi?n, Mr. W. D. Upshaw, who ias spoken in Edgefield several imes before. The meeting was presided over >y Rev. A. L. Gunter, the opening lumbers being well-rendered recita ions by Mitchell Wells add Edwin ?olk. The speaker of the evening vas presented by Mr. J. L. Mims. Vir. Upshaw selected as his theme 'A Stainless Flag for America," rad for more than an hour held the dosest attention of the audience, dany believed him to be at his best m this occasion. His beautiful hetoric, matchless eloquence and dvid word paintings completely aptivated his hearers. The exercise! of the evening were Qterspersed with appropriate musi al numbers, the solo by Mrs. Shan lonhouse being especially pleasing o the audience. A collection was aken at the close of the address for he Anti-Saloon League. 'wo Popular Young People Married. The Advertiser did not learn un il Monday that Miss Mamie Cheat am and Mr W R Timmerman were ?arried Sunday, February 17. Ac orapanied by several friends in au Draobiles, they went to North Au usta and were married by Rev. W. 5. Allen at the Baptist parsonage, for the past three years she has een teaching the Mt. Zion school nd will continue to teach until the lose of the session, Mr. Ti mmer nan taking her to the school in his ar every morning. The bride is he daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. )beatham. She is a graduate of he South Carolina Co-Educational n8titute and a young woman of nany graces of character and noble inalities. The groom is a snccess ul planter and a yonmg man of terling qualities. He is a son of Hr. G. M. Timmerman of Pleasant jane and a brother of our fellow ownsraan, Mr. A. M. Timmerman. The Advertiser extends sincere con rratulations. iuccessful Teachers' Meeting. The meeting of the County Teachers' Association, which was held here Sat irday, was the most successful yet leid. While the attendance was not arge, yet the papers were all well pre lared and the discussions interesting .nd helpful. The next meeting will be teld March 31. At the meeting Saturday, April 13 vas fixed for the annual Field Day, ind a committee was appointed to neet next Saturday to arrange a pro gramme. A full report from that com uittee will be published next week, rhe editor of The Advertiser regrets bat be could not attend the meeting ?aturday. We are showing a handsome line >f new shirt waist, and middy blous es in the latest styles. Smitth- Marsh Co. Notice to Cow Owners I Mr. Henry D. Jordan of Ridge Spring, 3. C., has placed his registered Hol bein bull here on my farm. This is ;he type of cows that holds the world's .ecord for milk and butter. Any one leBiring to breed their cows to this ligh-type bull may do so by complying itrictly with our terms. Service fee 53.00-spot cash only. WM. ALLEN MOBLEY, Johnston, S. C. Phone 12-3. W BITTERS AND KIDNEYS Spring is Near Is the magic word that makes my lady look around and plan what she is going to wear the coming season. We have just returned from Broadway, where we have studied the latest styles, and can help you with your problem with the new goods that are coming in daily. As business conditions are unsettled, and goods are high, many merchants are not buying heavy. Keep your eye on The Corner Store and get what you want before it is gone. um The Corner Store The Aetna and The Insurance Company of North America floats SPS the two old line fire com panies I represented last year, have now resumed business here. Your bus iness will be given careful attention and appreciated J. T. Harling AT FARMERS BANK EDGEFIELD, S. C. 1