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\ V VOL. 82 NO. 4 JOHNSTON LETTER. Lutheran Ladies Observe Week of Prayer. Emily Geiger Chapter Met. U. D. C. Active. Mr. G. I). Walker, who is now Col. Walker, having been appointed on Gov. Manning's staff, went over to Colnmbia on Friday to join the party on their way to Washing ton for the inaugural parade. The uni form of the Col. was a very striking and handsome, and the entire staff, we know, will present a fine appear ance, and South Carolina is well represented in these. Mrs. J. A. Lott and little Marion will go over to Atlanta soon, for the latter to take another course of treatment. Little James Nixon Dobey, who has been so ill with pneumonia, was carried over to one of the hospitals in Augusta last week, and is now improving. The contribution of the Baptist Sunday school on Sunday was to go to the relief of the Belgians, and this amounted to $26.31 The ladies of the Lutheran Mis sioh Society observed last week as a special season of prayer for Foreign and Home missions, and a splendid offering was given by these cood women. Mrs. Dock Clark is presi- j dent, and on each afternoon one of the members would conduct the ser vice. The Civic League met on Wednes day afternoon with Mrs. S. J. Wat son, president, and several plans for promoting the objects of the organization were discussed. The league is banded together to culti vate the aesthetic sense, assist the city fathers, and instill into the minds of the children a greater love for the beautiful. Several commit tees were appointed, and the presi dents of the various organizations were present. The hostess served fragrant tea and lemon with sand wiches. This was South Carolina tea, which made it more enjoyable. The Apollo music club celebrated Reciprocity Day on February 27 in the home of Mrs. W. B. Outzs, and the occasion proved a great in spiration for another year's work, another year's effort, and was one of unusual pleasure, as well as profit. This lovely, artistic home was an ideal place for the occasion, and was beautifully decorated in pink and white carnations and ferns. Mrs. Outzs most graciously received the arrivals, and attractive pro grams, the covers being likenesses of the great master, were given by Mrs. C. P. Corn. It was a sincere regret to all that Mrs. K. W. Gibbes of Columbia, who had been invited to address the club on thi6 occasion, found it impossible to come, but she sent a most valuable paper, which she stated contained practically what she would have said. The meeting was opened with the Lord's prayer, the president, Mrs. Miras Walker, presiding, and the roll call ot members was had by the secretary. Miss Zena Payne, and to this all responded with musical thoughis. The president greeted all in cordial and well chosen words, and thc following responses were had: New Century Club, Mrs. H. D. Grant. Patriotic Organizations, Mrs. B. T. Boatwright. Batesburg Civic Association, Miss Katherine Cullura. W. C. T. U., Mrs. M. E. Norris. Suffrage League, Mrs. P. N. Lott. The musical selections were espe cially sweet. Piano solo, Prof. John Waters; vocal colo, Miss Nannie Gunter. A paper, which has some practi cal thoughts for a successful club, by Mrs. Gibbes, was read by Mrs. W. J. Hatcher. Vocal solo, Mrs. C. P. Corn. Paper, "Work Accomplished by the Spartanburg Music Club," by Miss May Law, was read by Miss Gertrude Strother. Vocal solo, Miss Sallie Heyward. Piano duet, Mesdames G. D. Walk er and Miras Walker. After this had been enjoyed there was a general exchanging of ideas among visitors and members, and during the time aM were served with an elaborate salad course. After this, in the dining room, tea was poured by Mrs. F. H. Williams and Miss Orlena Cartledge from a table, (Continued on Fifth Page.) Woman's Christian Temperance Union. The March meeting of the W. C. T. U. was delightfully entertained at the home of Mrs. J. B. Kennerly, Mrs. Kennerly and Mrs. E. C. Brown being hostesses. A very en couraging number of members were present, and the program was open ed with devotion? by Mrs. T. H. Rainsford, Mrs. B. Timmons act ing as secretary. Several matters of business were attended to, among them the postponement of tho play, "Tho Microbe of love" which was to have taken place in the Opera House on Monday evening next, on account of the continued religious services which will take plaoe in our three churches during ihecoming weeks. Another item of interest was the decision to invite Dr. Sophia Bruns son at an early date to deliver a lec ture on "How to stay young, and how to grow young when old." A demonstration on the value of the Union Signal "resurrecting Blanktown Union," was given by Misses Sadie Mims, Ruth Tompkins and Hortensia Woodson. This was a very pleasant feature and resulted in some renewals and subscriptions to the organ of our National W. C. T. U. Two very pleasant features of the meeting was the reception of Mrs. Robert Long as a member, and the presence of Mrs. Ora Meyers of Aiken, a loyal comrade of the white ribbon who responded very gracious ly in a few words when called upon in respeot to the Aiken Union. Mrs. W. L. Dunovant read an article on the business world's atti tude to the evil of intoxicants, and Mrs. E. P. Jones appealed to the women in regard to the meetings, at which time several cottage prayer meetings were arranged for One of the ladies called attention to the fact that lemon and other extracts are being sold and drunk as a beverage, also, Jamaica Ginger and Paregoric, and the Union ex pressed their desire that something be done to eliminate this evil. Lem on extract contains 90 per cent alco hol and Vanilla a larger per cent. The dining room shower waa very successful, the Union making an ef fort to obtain in this way one hun dred of thc necessary table accom paniments for serving. More than half of the necessary articles have been contributed, and when all the members have completed their of fering, sufficient will have been contributed. At the close of the program a very dainty salad course with whip ped cream and coffee was served by our two gracious hostesses. A note of thanks was read in behalf of one of our W. C. T. U. babies, Thom as Motte Keruaghan, for his silver spoon and the assurance from his mother that he must always be an advocate of temperance. Spoons were sent to two other babies, Sara Caroline Holston and Scott Sheppard Cogburn. The next meeting will be held at the Baptist church, and will bea joint meeting of the temperance and mission societies of all the churches. IT'S FIVE YEARS OLD. But Mr. Dorn Says It's Just as Good To-day as When It Was First Made. Five years ago Mr. Dorn testifi ed to complete relief from kidney ills. Later be says that there has not been the slightest returu of the trouble. Edgefield sufferers will take a deal of comfort in Dom's statement. Read what he says: W. D. Dorn, Edgefield, says: "I recommend Doan's Kidney Pills, for one box of them did me so much good that kidney and bladder trouble have never returned." (Statement given April 12, 1911.) A Lasting Cure. After a Lapse of Over Three Years, Mr. Dorn said: "'The cure Doan's Kidney Pills gave me is still lasting. I al ways recommend them to anyone suffering from weak or disordered kidneys." Price 5c. at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that Mr. Dorn twice publicly recommended. Foster-Milburn Co., Props., Buffalo, N. Y. HARDY'S HAPPENINGS. Roads Very Bad. Mrs. Bunch not Doing Well. Township Equalization Board to Meet Thursday. Wasn't Sunday a bad day ? Stormy, and my! the rain came down in sheets, from two o'clock until nearly. Still it rained on slowly. Thundered, lightened, blew .and rained. Guess we will have cooler weather after all that, 'tis cooler already, We have some prize roads now. Some one asked if we went to Augusta on the train or automo* bile? We told them we did not live nearer than Augusta to a rail road, and the road we did liye on shut off automobiles as soon as the rainy season began. We had red, sticky mud, that was only overcome by a good, faithful horse or mule. We wish in winter, during rainy season, we lived on the sand road, then when summer and heav.y sand carnes, we rather have our clay roads. If we could only have them, well drained and woiked, then gravelled and rolled, I do not think they would cut up and got so deep in mud. There were BO many going down for advances from March 1, that so much travel cut them up, and so much wood and charcoal being hauled every day, ruins them. Mrs. Francis Townes is spending some time in Augusta. Mrs. Julia Towns is home again, after spending several days with her daughter Mrs. Will Walker in North Augusta. Mra. Walker bad grippe but is better now. Mrs. J.L. Townes and Mrs. Georg ia McKie went out to the Sweet water cemetary Sunday. Mr. Stan more Townes was over Sunday spending the day with his mother-' He certainly had' miaerabT? 'weather ' for going back across the river that afternoon. Mr. P. ?. Lanham called on Mrs. Bunch Monday. Mrs. Will Briggs called Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Bunch seems to have gone back all during the past week, and has not been doing the least well. Lost the little appetite she had gain ed, and with it went her strength. She tried to sit up a little on Sun day, but found she was too weak, so had to get back to bed. Thursday the equalization board will meet at Mr. H. L. Bunch's to look over the returns that have been made. A Good Time at the Presby terian Church this Week. The interdenominational services in the Presbyterian church this week are not only interesting but some good foundation work is be ing done for the individual, the home and the community. If you are interested in your home and members of the family there is no better investment that you can make than the time given to them. The ladies are holding separate prayer meetings in different parts of the town at ll o'clock, and the men meet at the church at 12 noon for the same purpose. Much interest is in evidence and we look for the relig iouB atmosphere to clear up without a thunder storm. Parents: Bet ter take our advise before it is for ever too late and show your interest in that child by being interested yourselves! The design of these services is to create an atmosphere of religious springtime in your life, in your home, in your town and surrounding community. God is going to talk to us in these services and if we turn a deaf ear, why just have a little patience and He will talk to us individually by what we call''strange providences." These services are no church affair, but pure and simple christianity. To be candid we are just having a real religious good time and are willing for others to enjoy them with us. Shut up shop and home and bring the family at 8 o'clock. Let us not try and make a dollar at the ex pense of the soul. These services are, at the very be ginning very encouraging. The several pastors in the town have them in charge. A Pastor. Invigorating to the Pale and Sickly ?uo?r1?,?.Si?nd''lrd Keneral strengthening tonic, GROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC.drivei oui Malana.enriches the blood, builds up the system. A true Tonic. For adults and children. 60c RED OAK GROVE. Faithful Superintendent. Soda Circle Flourishing. Will Preach Next Sunday. New School Building. Oar faithful superintendent Mr. Will Agnew, was at his post of duty at Sunday school last Sunday, though only a few braved the rain and rising wind. Our. lesson was marked with much truth, that Jesus cares for the every day affairs of mankind. He numbered his friend stip with the poor, rich, high and low alike, as our two last lessons have so plainly taught us. There fore, each lesson is quite applicable to the needs of today. In anxiety w]i so often forget the nearness of Christ to our natnres. He knows OTU* needs;-then let us be diligent and learn of Him. /There has been formed in our S S. a teacher training class. The new Convention "Normal Manual'' rbeing selected. Ourolass will hold a: meeting each week. Will say more later. Our Social Circle has many plea sant and helpful features, and one We note with appreciation, is the willingness with which our members respond to each duty assigned them. New members being added occasion ally, is one of the encouraging fea tures. Tho last to join us is Masters Sam and Eddie Agner. We will miss Mrs. Mamie Bussey at our next meeting, as each one has a part assigned to them. We miss every one that happens to be absent. Mrs. Bussey is visiting her son, Rev. P. H. Bussey, at Summerville, S. C. Mr. John Holland was providen tially prevented filling his appoint which our pastor had arranged for in his absence, but to relieve the congregation of the coming dis appointment, Mr. Bussey just had ftui'?-to ??form us '?hzt v^^ng on, the ll o'clock train and returning to Greenwood on the noon train was a real pleasure, compared to the thought of his flock here not under tanding just the situation as it was. We take pleasure in announcing by equest, that Mr. Bussey will preach for us on next Sunday, A. M., 11th inst. Should the weather be good is almost to say our pastor will be greeted by a large crowd. Mr. Oscar Timmerman has made, an addition to his house, and in tends repainting his home in the summer. Some in our "town" have named their homes, which we think a a splendid idea. There is a sweet sentiment that it seems to waft aud hope many may adopt it. Right at this time agriculture is being discussed and given more con cern than at any period in the last century. Why can't the farmers wake up to the opportunity and possibilities of a "home" in the country. But our way of seeing our homes in the country improve, is to build good roads, then other im portant assets will help us take care of our homes better, such as better schools and more interest in our churches will surely result. The material for our school building at Flat Rock is now under way and will be placed as it is sawed on ground where our new building will be erected. Mr. John Griffis has given the shingles and has been quite busy having them sawed at Mrs. Pres cott's mill. Mr. John McDaniel, one of our patrons, is sawing the other material given by Mr. Will Agner. Mrs. Mamie Bussey has given one hun dred dollars, others are contributing generously, while the entire cora munity joins in every good wish and seems to be cooperating with the trustees. We speak of those things because we appreciate the apirit of our community. We regret to learn of the declin ing health of Mr. E. G. Morgan, and trust as the spring opens up his former health will return and that he can come over and drink spring water at the Doolittle spring near where he taught school in long ago. We regret the departure of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Morgan to Florida, where they will make their home. Mrs. Mary Cartledge, sister of the Messrs. Morgan yet resides in their home community, being the only member of the family now in South Carolina. Mrs. Nick Griffis has been on the li Mrs J. L. Mims Entertains D. A. R. The February meeting- of the D. A. R. was held on Tuesday after noon with Mrs. J. L. Mims. The attendance was large and the pro gram of the historian and the busi ness session of unusual interest. The regent Mrs. N. G. Evans presided,.and Mrs. Gladys Calhoun was accepted as a member. It was 3ecided to arrange in the near fu ture a "Pioneer Pagant" which will be very attractive, bringing before the people of Edgefield many people of the early historic town. The school is always a help and m inspiration, and on this occasion 30 near the time of Washington's birthday, several numbers were on that subject, one of the most unique being the interview of Betsy Ross, Winks Bailey, with George Wash ington and George Morris, Allen Seorge Thurmond and Hansford Mims, respectively, relative to the making of the flag. Winks was quaintly dressed in colonial costume, ind made and exhibited the lovely Jag while the chapter was waiting. Mitchell Wells who has already nade a reputation for himself for lis eloquence, read "Madam Wash ngton at the Peace Ball," and Mrs. O. B. Hollingsworth read a very mtertaining and comprehensive ar ticle on the life of George Wash ngton. At the beginning of the meeting ippropriate quotations concerning 'Our Country" were given in an iwer to the roll call by the secre ary, Mrs. J. W. Peak. ick list lately, but is DOW her same iheerful self again. Miss Ruby Dorn the affectionate ittle daugnter of Mr. George Dorn >f Clarks Hill, visited her aunt, irs. George Buseey, Jr., last week md. Mrs. Bussey had as her guests, Iso. Misses Kathleen Kenrick and jillie Timmerman, maki.ig aliboy a louse party. Mi. Albert Shelton came over rom Clarks Hill last ?sunday to seo lis mother. We are glad to report Mr. Geo. rVhatley and family have about re overed from recant attack of pneu aonia. News has just reached us of the llness of Mrs. M. E. Thurnond, duce of Hon. J. W. Thurmond of ?our tuwn. Mr. and Mrs Lamb enjoyed the :ind hospitality of Mrs. Shelton ast Sunday, also in the home of dr.land Mrs. Clegg. Mr. Dewey McLendon and Miss barrie Belle Johnson of Red Hill, ?6ited at the home of Mr. Luther riramerman. Messrs. T. W. Limb and G. W. Sussey, Jr., will make a business rip to Edgefield this week. The atter has recently purchased a fine torse. There is still a good deal of fever .round, also some pneumonia. Our aithful and progressive young Dr. rVhitlock braves the bad- weather ,nd rain. We trust our little friend Clarence Bush will soon improve and return o his former place in South Caro ina where his place has been so ong vacant. ipring Term of Sessions Court. The spring term of the court of :eneral sessions convened Monday norning, with Hon. J. S. Wilson ?f Manning as presiding judge. As oon as lue court was organized, a ?rief but comprehensive charge was .elivered to the grand jury with eference to its general duties. The following indictments were tassed upon by the grand jury: Rich Bussey, disposing of pro ierty under lien, no bill. Will Griffin, disposing of pro ierty under lien, no bill. Henry Luchie, murder, true bill. Dan Johnson, assault and battery nth intent to kill, true bill. Mack Terry, housebreaking and arceny, true bill. Jim ThomaB, carrying unlawful weapon, true bill. John Earnest Abney, assault of ligh and aggravated nature and aalicious mischief, true bill. The first case called Monday was hat of Mr. C. L. Turner, indicted or killing Mr. Bud Berry on the ?th of September. After being out .nly 15 minutes the jury rendered a erdict of acquittal. The defen iant was represented by J. Wm. Thurmond and the state by Solicitor DEMONSTRATION AGENT Speaks Well of Cleora People. Weevil Coming Next Year. Urges Planting li Cover Crops. Editor Edgefield Advertiser: I ara sorry I omitted to state the facts about calling off the boll weev il meeting at Cleora several weeks ago. I had no intention of {dis counting the loyalty of the good people of Cleora. I have never foand a higher class of citizens, and I would not do them an injustice. The severe freeze 1st of Feb. is, we fear, sufficient excuse for some farmers, of the county, to plant their grain land in cotton. Such plans would be a grievous error. Feed and. food stuffs will not be much cheaper than now, even if the war ends, until more people become producers. The farmer that buys his rations for 1918 will have to pay high prices for them. The weevil will sure give us trouble next year and it is very probable that he will destroy at least half or two-thirds of our cotton crop. Where will our cash come from to pay our grocery bill and bank accounts? We ad vise the farmers to sow some oats. If you can't sow your full acreage, sow what you can and fertilize them and plant your other oat land in corn, velvet beans or cow peas. The Southern Cotton Oil Co., ia putting in machinery to crush pea nuts and dry beans; this in a large measure, will take the place of cot ton. These crops can be grown af ter small grain. Sov beans wilt produce from thirty to sixty bushels^ to the acre and are now selling for $1.50 bushel. The dry bean cake makes a better stock food than cot ton seed meal for cattle or begs. Peanuts are as staple as any crop we can produce. It takes about twenty five million dollars worth pf pea nuts to sappi;/ the demand in the United States, a large per cent of which is imported. The spanish variety can be grown on grain lands after the small grain is harvested. The question of saving seed foi' our fall sowing is another fact I would like to call your attention to, oat seed, clover vetch seed. Home grown seed is worth very much more than imported even if you could get them at a reasonable prioe. They are acclimated and will produce better crops. If you have the seed you are very apt to plant them; if you,have them to buy it is question able whether you will or not. Brown clover, crimson clover and the vetches are great soil improvers. Mr. Bob Hodges, Hodges, S. C., made more clear money last year than any other farmer in the stat? according to his acreage. His plan is in r-^ach of every farmer. Cover your land with crimson clover in the winter; plant velvet beans and cow peas on your small grain stub ble and corn. Last year Mr. Hod ges produced from fifteen to twenty bales of cotton, plenty of corn, peas and beans to the plow with a cost of ?15 worth of acid phosphate. His clover gave good winter grazing for his stock, his peas and beans fat tened his hogs. There is not the slightest doubt about having to change our methods of agriculture and why not begin now and be prepared when the time comes for the change. P. N. Lott, Johnson, S. C. Timmerman. John earnest Abney, the young negro whose reckless driving of an automobile on the highway leading from Edgefield to Johnson last fall endangered the lives and injured the car of two Edgefield young men, was convicted and given a sentence of four months on the chaingang or pay a fine of ?100. He was represen ted by S. M. Smith, who gave notice of an appeal. Jim Thomas, tried for house breaking, was acquitted, being rep resented by N. G. Evans. Dan Johnson was convicted of simple assault and priven 30 days or $50.00. -The fine was paid. The defendant was represented by J. Wm. Thurmond. The case against Mr. Willie Bu6h was contined to the next term of court. The court completed its work in two days, adjourning sine die Tues day afternoon.