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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ l^^^j^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ /^^^^^^^^f ^^^^^1^^* V0L> 82 EDGEFIELD, S. C., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28,1917 NO. 4 JOHNSON LETTER. New Dry Goods Store. New Century Club Met "Baby Day" Will be Observed. Mrs. Ann Mobley left on Sunday afternoon for Middlebrook, Va., to spend awhile with her daughters, Mesdames Oliver Hamiltoa and Harry Hamilton. A new dry goods store has open ed np here, the firm being "Weiner & Weiner," and they are located in the new store of Dr. F. L. Parker. Mr. Frank Kenney, of Clemson College, spent the week at his home here. Johnston was well represented last week in Augusta, about 20 go ing over to see "Experience," Mrs. Homes and children, of Xew York, are here to spend a few months with the former's sister, Mrs. Lewis Blount. Miss Blouot lives at the Bacon place, and while here the children are attending school at Harmony, which handsome new school building is near by. Mrs. Clarence Strother who has been ill for two weeks, was carried to the University Hospital in Aug usta on Sunday. Her condition is considered a very serious one, Dr. Taylor of Augusta having been call ed in to consult with the other phy sicians. She was accompanied to Augusta by Dr. Strother and Dr. Taylor. Mr. Louis Claxton, of Philippi, was carried to the Baptist Hospital, Columbia, last week for treatment, he having been sick for some time. One day of the past week, while \ Mr. J. F. Fulmer was fixing some part of the harness preparing tohitch the horse, the animal kicked him in the side, causing him to fall and j break one of his thumbs. It was| at first thought that his condition was very serious, but he is still con fined to his bed. Miss Annie Crouch cf Converse College is spending a few days here with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. 0. and Mr. Wil bur Wertzs, of Columbia, spent Sunday here with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Owington S. Wertzs. Mrs. James Culling, of Hartsville, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Annie B. Harrison. Mrs. Te?gue Price of Tenn., ar rived on saturday to visit in the home of her father, Mr. J. R. Hart. Mrs. J. A. Lott and little Marion are at home from Atlanta, where the latter has been under treatment. ? Rev. J. H. Thacker, pastor of the Methodist church attended the 51st conference of the Columbia District ? which was held at Leesville last week. He states that the activities ? of all the churches indicated im provement in membership, spirit uality and benevolence. There were 26 churches represented. On Saturday afternoon, Miss Ruth Stokes entertained a number of her friends in a very happy man ner, the occasion being ber 11th birthday. Miss Ruth is a great favorite with her playmates, and each one most lovingly remembered her on this occasion and brought a pretty gift. There were various ? pastimes arranged and every one had a good time, and were reluctant! to leave. ' The young hostess assisted by her |, mother and Miss Annie Stokes, served a delicious salad course, with sweets. Mrs. L. F. Dorn has returned to ( Spartanburg after a visit to her daughter, Mrs. J. A. Dobey. Miss Eula Satcher is at home from a pleasant visit to Columbia. Mrs. Will Bradford of Green wood has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. Laura Peady. Mr. Will Wright has returned from Hot Springs, Ark., and is very much benefitted after the treatment. Mrs. W. L. Coleman went to the Baptist Hospital, Columbia, last week, being accompanied by Mrs. "W. L. Coleman. Her many friends trnst that she may be relieved of her suffering and pain by undergo ing the treatment. Miss Lillian Mobley is now able to be out again after a three weeks illness of erip. Mrs. F. M. Warren and Mr. and Mrs Walter Allen were visitors to Augusta during the week. A beautiful evening party given in honor of Mesdames Lilly An drews and John Milne, was that of last Thursday given Mesdames James White and Archie Lewis, Great Educational Movement Among the Methodists. In line with other great denomin ational movements in behalf of Christian education, the Methodist people of South Carolina, number ing considerably over 300,000 souls, have launched a well planned cam paign to raise ?300,000 for the benefit of their schools and colleges within the State. A large part of the amount secured will he used to pay off present indebtedness and the balance is to be used to secure needed equipment and endowment. Rev. F. H. Shuler, Columbia, is the Commissioner of Education for the two annual conferences in this otate, and is directing- the campaign. Associated with him, however, are all the Methodist preachers of the State; representatives from the faculties of Wofford, Columbia, and Lander Colleges; Dr. H. C. Howard, Emery University, Atlanta, Ga; Dr. Stonewall Anderson, Educational Secretary, Methodist Church, South, Nashville, Tenn; Bishop W. A. Candler, Atlanta, Ga., and other prominent ministers and laymen. The pastors responded most nobly and generously to the appeal made to them at the annual conference in Greenville and Florence last Novem ber. Their gifts ranged from $15 to several hundred dollars each. The citizens of S partan burg have already contributed many thousands of dollars to the fund, and the Methodist people of the city of Col umbia are being canvassed this week. The pian is to have the cause presented at least, one time from every Methodist pulpit iu South Carolina, and immediately following this public meeting in each church an every member canvass will be made. The campaign was begun in Columbia on last Sunday and will continue duriug the month of April in the Methodist Church. The meeting here will be held; Sunday evening, April, 1. at 8:00 o'clock, at which time Prof. J. M, Anail, of Columbia College will make the address. The meeting at Trenton Methodist church will be held Sunday at 11:15 A. M., at which time Dr. James W. Kilgo will preach. Annual Spring Opening. Mr. J. Hubenstein announces this week in his full paige adver tisement on our 6ecoud page that he will hold his annual spring open ing on March 31, and April 2 and 3. During these three days he will off er some unprecedented bargains. These goods were purchased early and these who avail themselves of the cut prices will secure many goods at the old prices or les$. Read what Mr. Hubenstein says in his large attractive advertisement this week. this being held in the home of the latter. Many spring blossoms of daffo diis and hyacinths were used, and the tables for Progressive Rook were adorned in bowls of flowers. After the arrival, and all had acuten places for games, a delicious hot re past was served. An hour was spent playing, and the honorees were presented with pretty gifts. Lovel}' music was one of the plea sures of the evening. Mrs. M. W. Crouch gave a love ly dinner party on Wednesday for Mesdames Andrews and Milne, and everyone present enjoyed being with these charming ladies. The New Century Club met with Mrs. W. F. Scott last week and during the business period, the chief matter was electing delegates to the State Federation iu Hartsville, on April 17 and 18. Mrs. II. D. Grant is first delegate, Mrs. W. E. La Grone, second delegate, with Miss Alma Woodward, alternate. The club will observe "Baby Day" in May, in connection with the Social Hygiene meeting. "The tale of two cities" by Dick ens was discussed, and well prepar ed papers were given on sections of the book by Mesdames J. A. Dobey W. P. Carrel ?.nd F. M. Boyd. Each member wis given some ques tion concerning the book, which, as were answered, brought forth in teresting discussion. Mrs. John Milne delighted all with piano selec tions. When the meeting had concluded a tempting repast of club sand wiches, deviled eggs, pickle and Russian tea was served. HARDY'S HAPPENINGS. Gardens Very Late. Death of Mr. Glover and Mrs. Shank lin. Snake Bit Negro Boy. Easter is almost upon ns, only two more weeks, and still we are glad to have a good fire to sit by and heavy clothing. Wednesday we had all sorts of weather. The morning was brigfy^ and warm, then came a very heavy rain and blew off real cold by night. So it was April, March and January all in one day. April showers, March wind, and January cold and frosty. As everything else is late the chicken crop will be late with us. We only have four hens sitting, and no little biddies out yet. Gardens are way behind and we need something fresh and green. Never have we spent a winter with out something in the garden before this. There is .one negro in the neighborhood that got plants from Young's Island, just a day or so be fore the freeze and kept them in the house until after that cold spell was over before he set them out and his cabbage are looking fine now. Guess he will have many calls for them before they head. A small negro boy on Mr. H. L. Bunch's place was bitten by a snake down on the branch last week. They bathed the place in strong lye and put turpentine and Sloan's liniment on it, so he was better on Saturday. We have heard of sev eral snakes having been seen out al ready. The little folks that have shed their shoes had better look be fore they leap. We were oalled to attend the funeral of another old veteran on Thursday of last week. Mr. Char lie Glover answered the last roll call on March 20, about 6 ?'clopk in the afternoon, at the hospital, where he had been a little more than' a week. He has been a great suffer er for a long while. MrB. Fannie Shanklin. (nee Miss Blackstone) died on Wednesday morning at her son-in-law's, Mr. John Scott's. She has made her home with Mrs. Scott for several years. She too had not been well for a year or more, still she did not give up until a day or two before her death. We extend to both sorrowing families our sincere sym pathy. We were very glad to hear on Sunday that Mrs. Frances Townes was sufficiently improved to sit on the piazza on Saturday. Hope she will soon be out again. Mrs. Sallie Bunch had a backset from imprudence on Thursday, and is not so well airain. Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Hammond and little Frances, spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Bunch. Mr. George Towns spent Sunday with Iiis mother, Mrs. Julia Townes. Mrs. Harry Bunch and children spent the week-end at her father's Mr. P. B. Lanham reaching home at G o'clock Sunday afternoon, after a very enjoyable visit, having seen Mrs. A. A. Wells, Mrs. Carrie Mays. Miss Emmy Lanham. Mr. Tobe Lanham, Messrs. Joe and Benny, and Mrs. Joe Lanham. Messrs. H. L. and H. G. Bnnch, ppevt Sunday with Mr. Philip Mar ken. Mr. Martin Medlock and Miss Lena DeLaugbter went down to see Mrs. Frances Townes on Sunday. Very Low Rate. In last week's issue The Adver tiser announced that the board of county commissioners had obtained a loan of ?25,000 from the Bank of Johnston, competitive bids having been submitted from three banks in the county at 4 per cent. We should have stated that the rate was 3.71 instead of four, having been incorrectly informed as to the rate. When one of th e b a n k s of the county can supply so large a sum at a rate of 3.71 at time when money is bringing 5-12 per cent in New York, indicates that our people are becoming inde pendent of Northern and Eastern money centies. The five strong banks' in the county-two at John ston, one at Trenton and two at Edgefield-are among the county's leading assets and are justly the j pride of the people. Harmony New Schoo Modern Building Erected at Bond Issue. An Hone Com - ' . An occasion which was a history making event in Edgefield county was the dedication of the magnifii cent new Harmony school building ?pit Friday. The trustees purchas ed, at a cost of S100 per acre, four acres of land lying directly east of Harmony church and have erected thereon a modern building that is the equal of any rural school build ing in tho Statev The building is .constructed of brick with concrete foundation and metal roof, the best material that money can buy being | used throughout in its construction. . It is two stories in height, with high ceilings, giving it an imposing effect. The first floor is utilized for class rooms and cloak rooms, with a spacious entrance hall or lob- i by, from which ascend two roomy stairways leading to the second ; floor. The second story is used en tirely for an auditorim, two musio ?<vn? having been provided at each end4of the Dpicioas rostrum. ' The building not only has an im posing and attractive exterior and is ideally arranged inside for school purposes, but is scientifically con structed from the standpoint of light and ventilation. The audito rium, which is probably the best in the county, is so thoroughly venti lated that when large audiences gather during warm weather, Buch as commencement occasions, it will be as comfortable as the atmos phere out under the trees. The building with its modern equipment supplies the Harmony school district with a complete plant for the intellectual culture and development of its boys and girls. E3ch class room has its own black boards and charts and is fitted with modern desks that enable the child ren to do the best possible work in perfect comfort. A nice desk has also been provided for each teacher. Other additions to the interior fur nishings and equipment will be ad ded from time to time. The patrons and trustees have not overlooked the physical training of the Harmony children. Sufficient land was purchased and the build ing was so located as to provide an ideal campus and athletic field in front of the building. Here the girls (on their side) engage in bask et ball, while the boys (on their side) play base ball and other out door sports that afford exercise as well as wholesome and helpful di version. After the passing of a few years, we expect to see this campus adorned with shade trees, shrubbery, flowers, grass and other things that will enhance the setting or surroundings of this magnificent building. In order to give citizens of other communities of the county some idea of this handsome struc ture, which will be an enduring monument to the splendid public ' spirit which pervades the Harmony community, which is peopled by progressive, right-thinking, high minded, God-fearing man and worn- ( en, we have had a cut made. This, , however, does not do the building , justice. , At eleven o'clock Friday morning ; the teachers, pupils and patrons of ] the schcol and a considerable num ber of persons from adjoining com munities assembled in the audito- ' rium for the dedicatory exercises, j The attendance would have been j very much larger had it not rained ? early in the forenoon. The exer- \ oises were presided over by Mr. W. 1 W. Fuller, the capable county sa- \ I Building Dedicated. a Cost of $8,000 Through >r to Community and ity. porintendent of education, and Heaven's blessings were invoked upon the occasion by Dr. E. Pen dleton Jones. The first speaker was Mr. Fuller, who was presented by Prof. Long, who has had more to do with up building of the Harmony school, raising its standard as well as modernizing its equipment, than anv other person in the district. Mr. Fuller spoke of his past very plea sant relations with the patrons and trustees of the school and commend ed them for their forward step in the erection of the modern building. The second speaker was Mr. J. L. Mims, who was followed by ?State Superintendent of Education J. E. Swearingen. For half, an hoar he held the closest attention of the audience, his utterances being help ful and encouraging tua good peo ple of Harmony to undertake even greater things. Mr. Swearingen was followed by Dr. E. Piridteton Jones who spoke with characteristic eloquence, making 6ome valuable suggestions to trustees, patrons and teachers in the matter of educating their children. Lack of space wil' not pei mit us to even attempt re port of these addresses at length. At the close of the program all present were invited to partake of a great feast which was spread on the long table upon the church yard where whole-souled hospitality has been dispensed in the most com mendable manner times without number. The usual boundless supply of dinner had been provided but the weather kept hundreds of persons away, consequently, after all withdrew from the table many baskets full were l"ft untouched. The social hour was 0112 of splendid fellowship, all finding it heipt'ul to be in such an atmosphere. Early in the afturnoon the base ball enthusiasts, both among the boys and the ?ro.vnups, bad two or three hours of real fun. A match game was played between Harmony and Johnston, with that splendid fellow, Luther Watson, as umpire. Pressing duties made it necessary for thu writer to turu his face home ward by the middle of the after noon, more than an hour before the final score was reached, conse quently we are not informed as to which team won the game. Up to the time we reluctantly departed both teams were playing good ball, being quite evenly matched. All who att3nded the exercises at Harmony Friday spent a day that will be a source of pleasant memo ries for many years to come. All of the teachers, Prof. G. F. Long, Miss Sarah Stevens, Miss Emmie Wright and Miss Stalnaker, were constantly on the alert, seeing that everv visitor received attention. The editor of The Advertiser, with uncovered head, bows very low to the Harmony people and commends them with all possible amphasis for their Bpi ended ichievement, the erection of a rural ?chool building that is an honor to Kdgefield county and to South Caro lina. How To Give Quinine To Children. "EBRILINE is the trade-mark name given to an mproved Quinine. It is a Tasteless Syrup, pleas int to take and does not disturb the 6tomach. Children take it and never know it is Quinine. Uso especially adapted to adults vc ho cannot nke ordinary Quinine. Does not nauseate nor ause nervousness norring-inein the head.. Try t the next time you need Quinine for any pur >ose. Ask for 2-ounce original package. The lame FEBRILINE is blown in bottle. 25 centa RED OAK GROVE. Teacher Training Class Met. Urges Large Delegations to Greenwood Institute. Social Circle Met ' I Our subject for study this year is "America's World Opportunity,'' and at present that subject was most fittingly chosen, as the minds of our people are .in a disturbed state, because of the prevailing war. As in all things else, our Sunday Schools must thereby become affected, and to our mind, our last Sundoy lesson was a bard and difficult piece of work for an anti-Foreign Mission believer to surround. As we read and studied the lesson, the following quotation forcibly presented itself to us: "The light that shines fur therest away, shines brightest at home," so we can't believe very much in one unless we believe in the other also. I really believe that lesson one of the "plainest" missionary lessons I have ever studied. We appreciate the fact that our Sunday School is becoming aroused to tetter things for the school, and that the members have become ac tively engaged in methods for a better Sunday School at old Red Oak Grove. The "Teacher Training Class" met at Mr. G. W. Bussey's, Jr., last Sunday, P. M. As we meet from time to time we hope to increase in attendance. The interest manifest ed was marked, therefore, we feel encouraged. Our Divisional Superintendent, Mrs. J. M. Bussey, of Parksville, will hold a one day meeting in con nection with our W. M. TL, with the Red Oak Grove Society som9 time next month, date will be fur nished later. The Ed~efield association should send large delegation to Greenwood 3rd and 4th of April to the the "In stitute," as it is a privilege being brought near by. I trust many of the societies may be represented. The Social Circle meets with Mrs. Sam Agner Wednesday, P. M., April 4. Mrs. Sallie Timmerman leader. We invite our friends and. neighbors to meet with us. The Sunbeams held a short, but pretty little service just after Sun day School last Sunday. What might we expect for our children in the future, with the Christian train ing that is being ?iven them of to day. We feel proud of the child ren and their leader, Mrs. Griffis, for she loved the work which in sures success. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Thurmond, Sr., visited their daughter, Mrs. John Mathis this week. Mr. Thur mond^ health was quite feeble and we were glad to see him out. We are very sorry to note the ill health of Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Dorn. They have with them their three little orphan grand-daughters, whose presence is the life of their fond grand-parents. Mr. Charlie Bailey and his sister Mi-?s Pearl, were guests of Miss Lulie Timmerman last Sunday. Mr. Dewey Young and sister, Miss Leola from Red Hill visited Miss Ruth Timmerman aud attend ed Sunday School at Red Oak Grove. Miss Marie Hamilton attended the Teacher Training Class, and was a visitor in the home of Mrs. Lamb. Calling in the afternoon was Mr. Dewey McLendon and Mr. Horace Glauton. The latter giving au interesting account of his ex perience during his enlistment with the United States. May nothing happen to discourage our young men who fearlessly and bravely en list to serve our country. Should the call come to others to enlist for service, may the mothers, wives, sisters, sweethearts and friends give words of good cheer and encourage ment to them, as they enter upon a cali to duty for their country. What ii more beautiful? BAD COLDS FROM SUDDEN CHANGES Spring brings all kinds of weath er and with it come colds and the revival of winter coughs and hoarse ness. Dr. Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey will head of a new cold or stop the old one, the soothing balsams re lieve the sore throat and heal the irritated tissues. Get a bottle to day and start treatment at once. At your druggist, 25c. Formula on the bottle. 1