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?ttcs? .Newspaper Un p^jtofw EDGEFIELD, S. C., WEDNESDAY, MAY 2,1917 JOHNSTON LETTER. New Ford Garage. Death of Mrs. Houston. Angeline Bacon Chapter Met. League Doing Good. The Ford plant of Detroit, Mich., sometime ago purchased a lot on Main St,, with a view of erecting a large garage. Work has begun on this, and at the rapid rate the building is pro gressing it will not be long before it will be in operation. The dwell ing that stood on the lot has been torn down and will be rebuilt on the lot adjoining Mrs. Hattie Par rish. On la?t Sunday Mr. Huiet Waters went to Charleston for a short visit to his fiance, Miss Donna Osborne of Alabama, who was there for a visit to her sister. Upon his arriv al the young couple decided not to wait for the appointed wedding day but to have the happy event *o take place on Monday. After informing his family of the occurrence they went for a short honeymoon, arriving here Thursday evening. They are being accorded a warm welcome, and the be?t of good wishes are extended. Mrs. W. S. Brooke has gone to Danville, Va., to visit relatives. Mrs. .Tames Strother is visiting her sister in Atlanta, and while there is enjoying the grand opera. Dr. Horace Wright of George town, was a visitor here last week. Mrs. F. M. Boyd is in Chester visiting her mother, Mrs. Stewart. Mrs. G. D. Walker beautifully entertained the Pi Tau Club on Wednesday afternoon, the honor guest being Mrs. Carl Richards of Alabama? There were several other guests present, and an hour of Rook ; was enjoyed. Mrs. M. R. Wright! was presented with the prize, and the honoree was given a beautiful srift. A salad course with iced tea was served. Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Strother were visitors here the last of the week in the home of the latter's father, Mr. M. T. Turner. Mrs. Amelia Houstno died here at the home of her niece, Mrs. Walter Derrick on Wednesday eveniog last.. She was 70 years of age. Fwr the past two or three more years, she had been in failing health and for a month had been confined to her bed, so her death was not un expected. Mrs. Houston was one of the earliest residents of this place, and innumerable good deeds and the in fluence of a noble spirit, will live on to bsar witness of her beautiful life. The funeral services were con ducted on Thursday at the Mt. Olive cemetery by her pastor, Rev. J. A. Thacker, assisted by Revs. M. L. Rester and W. S. Brooke. She leaves two sisters, Mesdames Foster and Smith of Augusta, and many devoted nieces and nephews. Mrs. J. D. Bartley most pleasant ly entertained the Apollo Music Club on Tuesday afternoon, the chief business being the election of officers for the coming year. All of the officers were .eligible, except th? president and first vice-president. The election was as follows: President, Mrs. E. R. Mobley; First Vice-President, Mrs. C. P. Corn; Second vice-President, Miss (Gertrude Strother; Secretary and Treasurer, Miss Zena Payne; Critic, Mrs. W. F. Scott. Richard Wag ner was the master studied, and a splendid life sketch was given by Mrs. O. D. Black. The stories of the operas "Lohengrin" and "Tann hauser" were heard and selections from the operas were given by Mes dames Mims Walker and G. D. Walker. When this was concluded the hostels served strawberry ice cream with two kinds of cake. The Angeline Bacon Chapter, C. of C., held a well attended meeting on Friday afternoon in the home of the Director, Mrs. P. B. Waters, Jr., and they are to be congratulated upon the splendid work they are do ing. After business, the program of the year book was followed, the quiz questions being interesting. Piano duet, "Shubert's Serenade" -Miss Laurie Hoyt and Marion Boyd; Current Events-Miss Fran cis Turner; "Medley of Patriotic Airs"-Miss Annie Holmes Harris on; Paper, "The real Homespun dress"-Miss Annie Stokes; Song, (Continued on Eighth Page) Uncle "Iv" Writes. Half-past nine o'clock, Saturday morning, and now for a short talk through the Advertiser with friends and loved ones in Edgefield and McCormick counties. Am just in from the field. Been cutting bushes, so that when we get there with the hoes we will not have them to cut-and it sure helps the looks of the field as well as saves time in hoeing. "'Tis getting pretty dry down here. Had no rain now in about three weeks. Cotton about ready to chop, most of the first planting of corn plowed, or rather harrowed. Some few are chopping cotton where it was planted before the big rain three weeks ago. I don't think there is as much cotton planted in this section as last year. A few have not finished planting. Spring oats beginning to need rain. There are no fall sown oats, all were killed, and wheat as a general thing, rather thin to make anything like a full crop. Last Sunday there was quite a crowd of Carolinians with us. Winchester McDaniel, wife and three children, and Essie Bussey, Eulie Dorn and family, Willie Dorn, wife and baby, little Ellie, (I mean little Genie Thurmond) and wife, Evelyn Jordan, and your jail or, Tillman Bussey. No, I didn't run or hide, bat their stay was so short that it seems more like a dream than a reality. W. A. Howie and S. L. Roper, two of Co. I. have passed away, and two better soldiers I never knew. Can nearly count the survivors of Co. 1. on one hand, and not for long will any of us be here- As to which of us will be called next to answer the last roll call, none of us know; but there is one thing we can know, and that is to be ready when it does come. I was told by a man just a few days ago that he was told by an old soldier that there was but four old soldiers in the county in which I live. I knew only one of them-and he is nearly SO years old and very feeble. Just let me shake hands with Scott Mealing, Griftis, Fair, Miras, Penn. That is all and I will close with love to each one of them. Howdy boys! Wi?h I could see you all. Uncle "Iv." Death in County Home Family. For many years Mr. Ready Tim rnertnan has been the sunshine of the County Home, consequently his death early last week has caused genuine sorrow among the inmates of the Home, as well as among his relatives and friends over the county. Everybody who knew Ready Tira menuan liked him. His hearty, whole-souled greeting and his bright, cheery smile always made one feel better and happier for having met with him. Although greatly handi capped by being afflicted with rheu matism from his childhood, he was never depressed or despondent. The editor of The Advertiser knew him when a boy and it has always been a real pleasure to greet Ready and grasp his baud all down through the years. Although necessarily circumscribed, his life was a bless ing to those who knew him and who were thrown with him. Possessing practically nothing of this world's goods, the joy and happiness and sunshine which he scattered should he a rebuke to those more favored by Fortune. If Ready Timmerinau could ai ways be happy, and he was, why should those who have an hun dred more reasons for being happy than he, be sour and selfish. His life is positive proof that happiness comes from within and not from without. Meeting Called For May the 12th. In order to become a helpful factor in the food preparedness campaign that is being waged, the Bank of Edgefield announces in this issue that it will organize corn and pig clubs among the boys of the county. One or more boys will be urged to enter these clubs from each township. The bank has called a meeting at Edgefield for Saturday, May 12, for the purpose of enlist ing the boys and organizing the clubs. Mr. A. L. Baker, o? Bishop ville, who is State director of the boys' corn and pig clubs, has been invited to attend the meeting and make a practical talk. HARDY'S HAPPENINGS. Rain Greatly Needed. Sweet Water Memorial Service Second .Sunday in June. Many Visitors. We have been ne ed i ne: rain for several days, and seeing and hearing so much thunder and lightening Sunday afternoon, we hoped to get a season before it was all gone, but only had a sprinkle. Hope more may come in a day or two. Many of the farmers are behind, the land is so dry and hard they can't get a plow into the ground to plant, so things are late. What we have seen up are small, both of corn and cotton. The rye and wheat are pretty on our road to Trenton, as we went np to the Unicn Meeting Sunday. There we met so many good people, and were taken in charge by Mrs. L. A. Stevens and her three loyable daughters, Mrs. Dorin Sweaiingen, Mrs. Roper Day, and Mrs. Claude Wertz of Columbia. By the way, ?he returned home from Trenton Friday afternoon. We also met a good many friends, and our girl hood school mate, Mrs. Salter. Mrs. Wallace Wise was with us, also Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Swearin gen and daughters who so generous ly lent us a helping hand on our way home, which we appreciated very much indeed. They are grand people all around there. We heard some good addresses by several of the speakers, and each one had sumething to say about the war, which is uppermost in every mind now. We are told to grow something for the soldiers. How can what we produce on the farms here in the South do them any good, if we cannot get cans to put up the stuff in? I have been told that cans; cannot be bought in Augusta and many other cities. Tin -canfrT~are out of reach at $39.00 per 1,000. I know how to put up beans without cans, but not other vegetables aud fruits. Several of us are eoing to try a new way of raising tomatoes, and hope to be able to find a way to put them up. Mrs. Eulala McCarty and children speut Saturday and Sunday with Mr. George Wright's family. Miss Marjorie McKie is spending this week with her uncle Henry M clue's family. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Harrison carried Mrs. Julia and Miss Mary Townes to services in town Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. James Adams, Miss Lee Adams, Mrs. M. H. Shaw and Miss Melvie Lanier motored up from North Augusta to see the De Laughter children who are down ! with measles. Miss Lee spent Sun day night with her cousins, Misses Lena and Nellie DeLaughter. Mr. and Mrs. Tom McKie and Miss Adilee McKie spent awhile with Mrs. Sallie Bunch Friday after noon. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Bnckhalter have a fine sou which arrived April 24. Miss Jennie Briggs left Wednes day for Grovetown to visit her aunt, Mrs. Pierce Mundy. Mr. Milton Barker's brother, we think Dr. Barker, and his sou spent several days with Mr. and Mrs. Milton Barker. The son will spend a month. We are told that the Sweetwater memorial services will be held second Sunday in June. 4 W. M. U. comes to Hardy's in August. Woman's Christian Temperance Union. The regular monthly meeting of the W. C. T. U. will take place on Monday, May 7, at the home of Mrs. W. F. McMurrain. Arrange ments will be made at this meeting for the part which the organization will take in our work for the sailors and soldiers. All those who have not done so can bring their contribution to the dining room shower at this time. Every member is requested to be present, so that they may be ac quainted with the plans for work. Johnston and Harmony unions have already begun the making of comfort bags for the sailors and soldiers. Mrs. J. L. M i ms, Pres. W. C. T. U. RED OAK GROVE. Social Circle Met Thursday. Mr. Timmerman's Barn Burned. Flat Rock School Closes. _ j There came to our mind the thpaffht that today ?nan livaa, self s??king life, being two ways point ed out in our Sunday School lesson, by which men seek to make the b?st of their lives. And^again, this thought occurred: Why was man so'unfaithful? For we are told to cast our bread upon the waters, and it shall return threefold." How beautiful it is to behold a life being epant in sacrifice for Jesus' sake! Nbthing for which to be ashamed; ajiriuraphal victory. 'The Social Circle no. 2 meets Wednesday P. M., May 9, with Mra. Nettie Agner, Mrs. James Hamilton, Leader. . The Red Hill W. M. S., met at Mrs. Julia Prescott's last Thursday P. M. Had quite a splendid meet ing. Several visitors, among them Mrs. Jossie Whatley, who most beautifully gave report of her visit to the Institute held at Gleenwood. The talent is there, enthused and enlivened as those Institute meet inge can do. We are sure Mrs. Whatley will find added joy to her future work by having attended. Mrs. Prescott met with much en couragement for the Divisional meeting which is to be held Sun day at Rehoboth. We were sad dened on hearing at Mrs. Prescott's o?.-the illness of our dear friend. Mrs. Charles Strom of Rehoboth, Mattie has always been a sweet friend to us, and our occasional mletings reveal development of the sweet life she is living. Mr. Oscar Timmerman had the misfortune.to lose by fire one of his bairns last week. The origin of the ffy-unknown. Theloss was^ not a ?W?? d?T^-?^,mtrc?',",t^a^^y '"?J? 1 lumber was stored in the building, besides other farming necessities. Mr. Will Sharpton of Colliers, re ceived a message yesterday p. m.. that the remains of his brother, who died in Augusta yesterday morning would be shipped for burial at Red Oak Grove this p. m. They are sons of Mr. John Sharpton whom our pastor, Rev. Hussey, says saved his life during the war, where they both served together. We have heard of several attend ing the Union Meeting at Plum Branch from here, among the num ber being, Miss Marie Hamilton and brother, and the Misses Agner. Hope some of our delegates at tended also, as we would be glad to hear their report at conference next Saturday, p. m. Mrs. Lutuer Timmerman returned from week-end visit to Greenwood last night. Mr. and Mrs. John Griftis spent yesterday with. Mr. Jack Harling of Colliers, whose health is again very poor. Master Brooks Kenrick seems to be improving a little from his last attack. Frank Kenrick spent the week end verv pleasantly down at Ken rick place, making several calls on his old neighbors. Six years had made more change in his appearance than he was so much aware of, until he in his boyish timidity had to ;n troduce himself. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Griftis were week-end guests at Mr. Lamb's. They are remarkably attentive and ever thoughtful of each others com fort, having lived together nearing fifty-two yean. Mrs. Griftis is noted for her sweet cheerful spirit. It is wonderful how well she can see, and says 6he enjoys reading, can sit and read by twilight. The school at Flat Rock closes next Thursday with a picnic. Miss McAfee returned to her home at York in the afternoon, but she has promised to come back to the pro tracted meeting at Red Oak Grove. Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Kemp ?of Greenwood county, accompanied by Mrs. James Kemp and their son, Mr. Eddie Kemp spent yesterday with Mrs. Joe Bussey. Neal-Rodgers. On Saturday, April 21, at the Baptist parsonage at Trenton, Miss Myrtle Evelyn Neal and Mr. Tru dell Rodgers, both of Johnston, were united in marriage by Rev. Jos. A. Gaines, pastor of Ebenezor chuich. Edgefield School Letter. The McDuftie Literary Society had a call meeting Friday for the purpose of electing a new president and secretary. We feel very proud of the spirit of patriotism exhibited by our late president, Mr. Eugene Timmons, who gave up the presi dential chair, as well as many other things, to join the TJ. S. Navy. His presence and efficient work are missed greatly both in the class room and society. The secretary, Mr. Hob Byrd, resigned his posi tion because of the fact that he had been a member of the society for only a short time and did not feel sufficiently qualified to fulfill the duty of an officer. The new officers elected were: President, Ouida Pat tison; secretary, Lee Timraons. We are planning a very entertaining meeting to be held at the close of school, the program of which will be published later. Mr. Edwin Folk and Mr. Edgar Lanham were our representatives to Columbia in the State oratorical and athletic contests, which took place Thursday and Friday. Ed win was admitted into the final con tests, an honor that makes the school feel very proud of him? Mr. Bon ner accompanied them. Rev. E. C. Bailey conducted the chapel exercises Mondav morning of last week, and made a very inter esting talk. We appreciate his at tention very much. On Wednesday morning Mr. Montgomery visited us and gave a talk on "Prepared ness." The advice was invaluable, and I feel sure that if each student would take the lesson to his own heart he would always be ready when the testing time came. On Thursday morning Dr. Jones, Mr. Montgomery and Professor Fair cloth came to the chapel. Profes sor Faircloth helped us with our singing and Dr. Jones conducted the, devotional exercises. He read; the "Love chapter" fforn'-'?h?T??bl?f! and made a very beautiful talk. Again, in behalf of the school, let me say how gratified we are ny the interest these men take in our school, and urge others to exhibit the same spirit during these last few wpeks of school. School Corresponded. Nicholson-Fant. A quiet but nevertheless beautiful home wedding was solemuized Wed nesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Emma Dobson. Her niece, Miss Julia Elizabeth Nicholson be came the bride of Mr. David Burns Fant of Santuck, Union county. The ceremony was performed by Dr. E. Pendleton Jones, pastor of the Baptist church. The marriage was witnessed by the nearest relatives and a few friends of the bride and groom. After congratulations and good wishes were showered upon Mr. and Mrs. Fant, delicious straw berry ice cream and cake were served. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Ida Thomas Nicholson arid has been teaching school in Union county. Besides her attractive personality, she possesses many graces and charms of manner that have made her a favorite with a large circle of friends, -who reluctantly give her up. The groom is an honored member of a large, representative family of Union county and a large planter who is very successful. Early in the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Fant left in their car for his home in Union county, stopping in Greenwood en route for lunch. Or his journey to Edgefield for his bride, Mr. Fant was accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Hay Fant, Mr. Lewis Fant, Mr. Ray Fant, Miss Grace Fant and Miss Annie Roof Fant. Attention! Woman's Missionary Societies. The meeting of the second divis ion of the Woman Missionary so cieties will take place on Sunday of this week, May ?, at Rehoboth church, beginning at 10 o'clock. All societies in this division are expected to send representatives for an all-day meeting. For quick and satisfactory repair ing of inner tubes and casings U6e Monkey-Grip. It never fails to give satisfaction. Cau supply it for $1.75 per tube. Stewart <fc Kernaghan. HORN'S CREEK. Good Union Meetingfat Ebenez or. Miss Thompson to Spend Summer in New York. We are all feeling so much re freshed by the shower of min Sun day night. Vegetation is holding up its head and taking on new growth. We were glad to Fee oui little neighborhood so well represented at the union meeting at Ebenezer church Sunday Among those who went were Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Wells, Mrs. Jesse Crafton and son, Mr. Ernefit Ryan and sister, Mies Una, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Mays and two sons, John and Fred, taking with them Mr. Claude Harris of Pleasant Lane. We do not recall when we were met with such big hearted, hospitable people as we were Sunday at Ebenezer. We arrived in time to bear Mr. J. H. Courtney give the Sunday school a splendid talk of half an hour, after which Rev. P. B. Lanham preached the missionary sermon, stressing the words "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." The sermon was greatly enjoyed by all present? After the sermon, to the delight of all, Rev. Joseph A. Gaines, an nounced dinner, extending a press ing invitation to all to partake freely. We felt that we were not among strangers anymore, to say nothing of how beautifully we were waited on and bow refreshing it was after the weary ride to be served with delightful iced tea. After satisfying our hunger we cast our eyes back at the tables and there were still well lilied baskets. We could not help remarking that the Trenton people do not know that the waj-gitegB,and that flour \t0is for $ii,C0>per fc*rr*t -~& Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Wells spent Monday in Augusta, making the trip in their car. Mrs. Sam Miller who has been quite sick for the past week is much improved to the great joy of her many friends. Miss Addie Thompson left last week for New York to spend the summer. Mr. Fred Mays, Mr. Claude Har ris aud Mr. Frank Miller were happy callers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C, A. Wells Saturday night. Mrs. Jessie Crafton and son, Mr. Claude Harris and Miss Una Ryan and Mr. Earnest Ryan motored to Aiken Sunday afternoon, making the trip in Mrs. Crafton's new Ford. We feel that we will have to give tbat kind-hearted gentleman, Mr. Earnest Ryan, credit for the trip, as we couid not have gone without him, Mrs. Carpenter of Georgia has uoiue to make ber home permanently with her two daughters, Mrs. J, VV. K. Smith and Mrs. L. Y. Bryan. We welcome tins highly esteemed lady into our neighborhood. We see that Mr. Levi Holmes is still a very brave boy, as his visits ?are still often in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Smith. He says any one who ?3 brave enough to face a mother-in-1 iud father-in-law can face the Gei.naus. Horn's Creek. Robert W. Powell Mr. Robert Powell died suddenly at his home north of Johnston Tuesday afternoon. He was a victim of heart trouble and had been cautioned by his physician not to take violent exercise. While walking over his field Tuesday he was overcome aud fell. A physician was immediately summoned but he lived only an hour. Mr. Powell was a large and suc cessful farmer. He was generous by nature and kindly disposed, be ing honored aud highly esteemed by his neighbors. He was a member of the Methodist church, the funeral being conducted Wednesday morn ing by his pastor, Rev. J. H, Thaoker. Mr. Powell was married twice, his first wife being Miss Holmes. About two years ago he married Mrs. Bean of Ashville, N. C., who survives him. He also leaves one daughter, Miss Anna Bell Powell and three so ns, Charlie, Lee and Dan Powell.