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#?t? J?euopapet Un ^ojJtb feote VOL. 82 EDGEFIELD, S. C., WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13,1917 NO. 15 JOHNSTON LETTER. Free Delivery of Mail, W. C, T. U. Very Active. Miss Payne Entertained, Apollo Music Club Met. The free delivery of mail is now a great convenience, and Mr. Avery Bland, the mail man has a cycle, and makes the distribution in a short while. One general delivery, and a delivery on the business portion of the town, twice a day. Mr. John Suber left last week for Charleston, having a Government position in the Commissary Depart ment. Some time since, Mr. Suber made application to \ioin the army but was not accepted, later being appointed to this. Mrs. Mary Waters has gone to Flat Rock, N. C., to spend a while there with her sisters, Misses Amma and Lizzie Huiet. Miss Ruth Harris has returned to Dening, Ga., after spending the school term here, staying with her grand mother. Mrs. P. N. Lott. Some time ago, small banks that would hold ?5.U0 in dimes, were sent out by the comiitee of the Jef ferson Davis ob?lisque, and any chapter or person filling this would have the honor of having their name placed on this large and handsome ob?lisque. The Angeline Bacon Chapter, C. of C., has just tilled one of these banks and the chapter name will be placed as promised. Many individuals as well as chap ters, are filling these banks, not so much to get their name on the oblisque but to help aid in the erec tion of this monument to the great chieftain. . The last meeting of the W. C. T. U. was held with Mr8. Alonzo Horne, with a good attendance. The reports of the officers and Supts. proved good and interested work. The Flower mission work has brought good cheer and comfort tb' many, and the Supt. of "White Ribbon Recruits" had well present ed her Dept., at the observance of Baby Day. The L. T. L. had taken on new life, at the last meeting there being 21 present. The chief work of the union recently has been in the making of the comfort bags, and a box of 20 has been sent on. Others have since made bags, so another box can be sent. For several years, it bas been the custom of this union to join with the other unions of the county and on June 9th, Jennie Cassedy's birthday, visit the County Home, and spread a picnic dinner for these unfortunates. All plans were com pleted for the visit, a committee having been previously appointed to aid. The subject for the afternoon was, "The mothers meeting," and while thi6 subject was used, apart of the program bore on "The Flower mission," the Supt. of this Dept., to have charge of this. The mother's hynm, "Jesus lover of my Soul," was 6ung, a beautiful prayer was offered by Mrs. Horne thanking God for the sweet influ ence of mother. Reading, "Our mother's song" Mrs. Horne Select on "Mother's Smile," Mrs. J. H. White Selecton, "Aunt Rachael's advice," Mrs. Bean, paper, "Light's & Shadows of the Flower mission," Mis. Hubert Edison, paper, "Why a Flower mission," Mrs. O. D. Black. The meeting closed with the Aaronic benediction. Miss Eliza Mims is at home from a several months visit in the home of her Lephew, Mr. James Huiet, in Lilly, Fla. Mrs. Lucy McLenua returned last week from a months stay in New berry with Mrs. Peta Wright. The little sea of Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Wright died last week, the little one having always bten frail. It was scarcely a year oki, but had entwined it self into the heart strings of its fond parents. The interment, was made at Bethlehem church yard. On last Wednesday afternoon, Mrs. J. Howard Payne entertained with a Bine bird party, for Mrs. W. Wallace Turner, a recent bride, the blue bird signifying happiness. Punch was served under a bunch of flowers by Misses Frances Turner and Helen Lewis, and soon all were (Continued on Fifth Page.) Mc.Duffie Literary Society. The annual celebration of th Mc. Duffie Literary society took place on Tuesday evening in the High School Auditorium. Major Lyon opened the exercises of the evening by announcing that the young people of the society j would be in charge of the eveniug's programme. It was a beautiful sight to see the bright and promising young people as they marched upon the stage and took their respective places. Miss O?ida Pattison as president of the society, presided very graci ously, and gave the welcome to the audience. Miss Margaret May opened the programme with a beautiful piano solo well rendered, which was fol lowed by a declamation contest by the following young men: James Porter, "The Declaration of Inde pendence," James Bacon Sharpton, Moral Courage" and Edwin Folk, "The Death of Lafayette." The Judges for this contest were Profes sor Blakely, J. II. Contelou and A S. Tompkins. Although the three were all ex tremely creditable, the gold medal annually offered by Mr. 0. Shep pard, was awarded to Edwin Folk, Mr. Cantelou making the presenta tion speech, impressing on the young men the great value of elo quence and its results. At the close of this contest, an exquisitely beautiful and soul-stir ring duet from II Trovatore was played by Misses Genevieve Norris and Emmie Broadwater. Miss Pattison then annouuced the judges for the debate, Capt. E. H. Folk, Hon. B. E. Nicholson and J. L. M i ms. There were four in this debate on the subject, "Resolved that every American youth from 18 to 21 should have one year of military training." The affirmative was in good hands, Fred Ma}8 and Frances Jones, having been assigned this side. The negative was also splendidly represented by Elwyn Moore and Willie Peak. The audience was delighted at the way which the debators took possession of the sub ject and showed so much originality and thoughtfulness on so momen tous a question at the present time. The negative side won, Elwyn Moore having been highly com mended for his subject matter. However Miss Willie Peak was awarded the gold medal for the best all around presentation of the sub ject and originality as well aa her grace on the platform and bright repartee. The presentation of this medal, which is annually given by Mr. Geo. F. Mims, was made by Hon. B. E. Nicholson. The programme closed with a sparkling piano selection by Mies Lucile Reel. / In Loving Remembrance of Little Edith Quarle3. About 3:00 o'clock, May 7, the death angel entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. LeviQuarles and took from the arms of tho fond mother their sweet little girl, Edith, about nine months of age. This blessed little one could be spared only a short time from the portals of Heaven. Edith was too pure and bright to dwell in this sin-cursed world. Now she is in the arms of ber Saviour watching and waiting for her pareuts. Precious Edith thou hast left us, From this world forever gone, We would not call thee back from the Father's heavenly throne. No. dear darling, not for millions, But will pray to meet thee there In thy father's glorious mansion From this world of toil and care. No one knows how we do miss thee, Precious Darling, from us flown. We weep and mourn for thee But thou art forever gone. There will never be a sorrow To wrinkle thy sweet smooth face. For God has taken thee To his holy resting place. Cousin. Cleora, S. C. WANTED-Men for grading laying track and building trestles to Government camp. Good wages, payable weekly. Apply to Powell Fuel Co., 1921 Taylor Street, Co lumbia, S. C. June G-2t. Bucklen's ?rnica Salve The Best Salve Sn The World. "UNCLE IV" WRITES. Refreshing Rains. Three Sons Register for Military Service. Celebrated Seventy-Third Birthday. Dear Oki. Advertiser: It bas been some time since I last sent greetings to loved ones and friends through you. I am now doing something that I seldom do-write to any one or the paper on Sunday. But please excuse mo this time. I had intended writing you yesterday, but don't tell on me. I must confess to having the blues. Why? Well, it was awful dry down here, and the wind had been blow ing so hard most of the time for the last three or four weeks, and the sands flying through the air till yon had to turn your back to the clouds of dust and sand to save your eyes. The crops and even the grass had taken on a dove color from the dust and want of sap, but last night we had a good rain and this morning all vegetation looks green and fresh, and instead of having the blues (which I ought not to have had) I feel as fresh as the vegetation looks. The crops have been growing very little for the last two weeks, but they have been taking on a root that will drink in the moisture like a thirty animal, and will grow off pretty fast now, as all crops have been well worked up, and are clean of grass and will only need the plow and seasons to make the crop, as the hoeing is about done with most of the farmers, and this week, if weather admits, a good deal qf the first planting of corn will laid by. There was three things that the dry weather did not seems to effect much, squashes, eucumbere, and wa termelons, and if seasons suit there will be watermelons to eat by the first of July, but they wont do to work on, but with the good rain last night and seasons to suit c?b cage. beans, beets, tomatoes, etc., will, and I never saw the like plant ed, and every one seems tu have caught the fever called "live at home." So much for the war. We fool farmers it seems never learn anything till forced to it by circum stances that we can't control. Two years ago I was asked by a man when I thought the war would close. I told him J nor no other human could tell, but that I would not be surprised if the world was involved before it closed, and it looks now as if the prediction might be coming true. Registration to find out the tl. S. war strength has past, and it does me good to know that the young manhood of to-day equals ap to, or ! even surpasses, that of the sixties, and that is putting it pretty strong. On the day of registration I was hoeing cotton near the road, and one of my sons drove by on his way to register, and his sister called to him and told him to put on his shoes (for he was barefooted), and he called back I am on my way to Germany". It made me feel a little sad when he made the remark that be was on his way to Germany. Yet at the same time it made me feel proud of my boy. Yes, I have th ree that come under the selective draft law, and I would be ashamed of either one of them if I were to know that they were a slacktr. To-day is my seventy-third birth day. I will pass on then to the next mile stone that I may never reach, and as I write there come to my mind many fond recollections in the past, and some very sad ones. And I am'convinced of one thing, that life is not a bed of roses. Ob, no! But even roses some of them have thorns; and life, too, has its thorns, but if we try to live the life God would have ns live He will see after the thorns, for He knows where and what they are, and can and will remove them in His own good time. A life without some thorns in it would make, us love this world too j?ood for our own good, and we wo^uld not want to leave it all, and Heaven would lose some of its at traction. Love to all from Uncle Iv. Harlem, Ga. To Prevent Blood Poisoning apply at once the wonderful old reliable DK PORTER'S ANTISEPTIC HEALING OIL. a sui eical dressing: that relieves pain and heals at IV same time. Not a liniment. 25c. 50c. $1.00. MEMORIAL SERVICE. - Sweetwater Church Held Thir Annual Memorial Service. Large Attendance. In teresting Dinner. -- Among the most interesting an inspiring gatherings in the con nt are the annual memorial service that are held at Sweetwater chnrcl the one held Sunday being the thir annual occasion. So very enjoyabl from every standpoint have bee the two services held in the pas ti.at the attendance has been large with each succeeding year. Not a! wiio attended Sunday could be seal ed in the church. Since the memorial service of year ago the members of Sweel water church have repaired am greatly improved their house o worship. In addition to interic changes, the building ha? been beau tifully painted iuside and out. Th improved condition of the ehurcl building reflects the activities alon) other lines of work. Under th leadership of Rev. E. VV. Reynold daring the past three years tb< church has been greatly developec along all lines. And it is with pro found regret that they give him ui to accept a paetorate in Sumter. The Bervice was opened Sunda] by words of cordial, sincere wei come by the pastor, the response be ing made in well chosen words bj Hon. ?. E. Nicholson,, who was fol lowed by Dr. E. P. Jones, the sub ject of his very forceful sermon be ing "The Relation of the Church tc the War." At the close of the ser mon a collection amounting to abou ?20.00 was taken for the church re pair fond. Mr. W, B. Cogburr made" a few appropriate remarks ir response to an invitation from Mr Reynolds. The music, both of the morning and afternoon, was made an inspir ing feature-.u the service thrQUgt ^lv^??re'rhip of Robert'Henderao: of North Augusta. The choir was composed of probably a dozen gooc singers, with accompaniment on thc organ and cornet. At the conclusion of the moruing programme an adjournment of ont hour was taken and everybody was invited to gather around the table under the oaks and partake of the feast which had been provided in al most limitless quantity. While, if we mistake not, the church is loca ted- on Aiken county soil, the line being only a few steps away, yet old-time Southern and genuine Edge field hospitality abounded. Every body was made to feel at home and everybody urged to partake of the dinner. As some of those who were in vited to deliver addresses were ab sent, the afternoon programme bad to be changed, much of the time be ing given to the Woodmen of the World, the members of tho Black Jack -camp of North Augusta at tending in a body. The Consul Commander of the camp is Mr. Waker Cheatham. Tfee list of those who have died since the last memorial service was read by Mr. Reynolds, the follow ing feeing among them: Mrs. Al dredge, Miss Paris Munday, Mrs. Mary Weeks Williams, Mr. C. K. 'Glover, little John Robert Holley, Capt J. A. Butler, infant son of Mr. Angline and little Brooks Ken rick. The closing feature of the after noon was the brief farewell address of MT. Reynolds to his congregation, at the conclusion of which he and his wife and little son were request ed to stand in front of the rostrum and give the members of his flock and congregation an opportunity to give them a good-bye hand clasp. As scores and scores ef men and women advanced to the front there were many tear-bed i ra med eyes both among the men and women of the church. Mr. Reynolds has done a good work at Sweetwater during the past three years, greatly endear ing himself to the people of the en tire community. At the cloae of the afternoon ex ercises the Woodmen of the Black Jack camp went to the cemetery in a body, accompanied by practically the eutire congregation and after impressive ceremony unveiled a monument which had been ^erected over tho grave of Mr. Robert L. McKie, a member of Black Jack camp. This brought the day to a close, A Quiet Home Wedding. < Sunday afternoon at five o'clock at the home of the eldest brother, . Mr. W. A. Byrd, the marriage of Miss Pauline Byrd to Mr. A. R Broadwater of the Gleora section was solemnized. Miss Byrd is very popular and beloved in many sections of our county, where she has lived and J taught for several years, ? and for k the past two years in Kershaw county. We are glad that she is to * remain a resident of our own and 1 her own county of Edgefield to con tinue ber life of usefulness among 1 us. ^ The marriage was a quiet one, J Misa Helen Strom playing the wed ding march, as thc bride and groom entered. Dr. Jones officiated at the ceremony, Messrs. Frank and Ed Byrd and George Broadwater accompanying the groom from his community. Dr. and Mrs. Percy Byrd of Batesburg came over for the mar- ? riage in their car, Mr. and Mrs. j John Byrd of Pleasant Lane and ] other members of this large family i throughout the county, were ] present. t The guests in town were Hon. and Mrs- J. W. Thurmond, Mr. a and Mrs. W. A. Strom, Mr. and r. Mrs. Harr^ Strom, Mr. and Mrs. i Frank Logan, Miss Helen Strom, f Dr. and Mrs. E. P. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. A. Byrd and others. p After the ceremony had been per- I formed, Mr, and Mrs. Broadwater <? went to the Cieora section where 1 they will make their home. . * The guests at the wedding were 6 served a dainty salad course and iced-tea, ^ Prof. Thos. J. Lyon. } At the closing of the school this ( year allusion was made to almost 1 everything, concerning the cause of ( education in our midst, but the i most important of .a?? wis in a--! ver tently omitted. To no cause orto ' no individual does the success of ' the school owe more than to our j most proficient and efficient Princi- i pal-Professor Lyon. We are truly ' grateful that our children can be 1 under the watchful care of such a < man. He is not only an example ! to our boys and girls-an example 1 worthy of emulation-but he is an < inspiration to any child or grown I person. His ideals are high and his 1 life approximates those ideals. We < sincerely hope that as long as our i children are within the walls of our i public school that Professor Lyon < will have the reins in his hands. I With this man as our leader we are satisfied, the board of trustees are satisfied and the overwhelming ma- ' jority of the patrons are satisfied 1 and gratified that this christian gen- 1 tleraan is the Superintendent of the school of Edgefield. A Mother. Delightful Reception at Trenton. The lovely and spacious home of Mrs. Roper Day was a beautiful scene on Friday afternoon when Mrs. Day entertained for her sister Mrs. Julius Vann. The reception hall and parlors were most artistically decorated. Mints were served from a lovely table and ice cream and cake re freshed the happy party. Souvenirs were daisies tied with tiny white ribbons. The loyely bride was adorned in her wedding dress, and was even more beautiful, if that were possible, ' than on her wedding day. The guests from Edgefield were Mesdames W. B. Cogburn, B. E. Nicholson, R. G. Shannonhouse and J. L. Minis. Electroliers were cover ered in tulle and daisies, and these lovely flowers were in evidence everywhere. Mrs. J. D. Mathis met and greet ed the guests at the door in ber gra cious manner, and Misses Helen Clarke and Laura Moore presided at the punch bowl the table being dec orated in daisies and asparagus. Misses Fannie and Sabe Mil ler dispensed most exquisite mu- 1 sic on the piano and violin during the afternoon. { and friends parted with reluctance , after a day of inspiration and pleas- | ant social intercourse, many promis ing to meet again at Sweetwater at ihe memorial services of 1918. GRADUATING EXERCISES. Highly Creditable Papers by Graduates. Inspiring Address. Diplomas and Medals Presented. Friday evening the annual com mencement exercises of the High School took place in the auditorium, where a large and enthusiastic au dience was gathered to manifest their interest in the young people tvho were to carry off the gradua ting honors. Major Lyon who has been the ef ficient superintendent since the High ind Graded School was established, presided over the meeting, announc ng the numbers and introducing Jie speakers. Rev. E. C. Bailey made the in vocation which "was followed by a piano solo which the audience en joyed and applauded. At the close of this the gradua :ing exercises began. On the plat form sat the superintendent of Edgefield county schools, Mr. W. W. Fuller, the school trustees, and Dr. E. P. Jones, Rev. A. L. Gun er and Rev. E. C. Bailey. A profusion of lovely flowers idorned the stage which were to be (resented to the graduates, having >een placed there by appreciative riends. The salutatory was a wonderful iresentation oT the subject of world )emocracy preceded by very gra ;ious words most graciously ex iressed by Miss Emmie Broadwa ter the second honor graduate and lalutatorian. The valedictorian was Miss Ouida Pattison, whose paper was ou the Progress of Women in the.past cen ,ury. This was one ef the finest iresentations of the subject we had ;ver heard,and delivered with match ess grace. Miss Pattison bore the . liatinction of bsing the Honor . P^v l .Q. '".rte Sol s ton were the other two who vere awarded diplomas, Hom ?T. C. Sheppard in a few words perform ng this pleasant service, he having: aeen chairman of the trustees of ;he school property since the death jf the late J. L. Addison, Esq. Mr.. Sheppard spoke very winningly to these four successful recipients of iirtioraas, saying that their oppor tunities and advantages would sur pass the opportunities of the women if the past, and calling each, name in succession, saying that each was i representative of an old and hon 3red Edgefield name whose glory they must uphold. Miss Emmie Broadwater played a piano solo just preceding the in troduction of Dr. Jno. E. White, the distinguished president of An-' derson college by Major T. J* Lyon. Major Lyon spoke of Dr', White as one of the most distin guished educators of South Caroli na and the South. Dr. White charmed the audience with his wonderful presentation of that subject which ia now on every heart and the subject of every con versation,the issues of the war as af fects democracy. Dr. White said in the beginning that he had formed the habit re cently of refusing invitations, but that when the call came from Edgefield he had to answer in the affirmative for Mr. Paul Gibson who had been his office assistant for 12 years would have given him no peace of mind if he liad not. Mr. Gibson is an Edgefield boy as we all know, aud knew what a good place Edgefield is and what a great man Dr. White is, and he coveted their meeting. Edgefield is very grateful to him! The honored fath er of Dr. While was at one time in charge of our school at Edgefield Mr. A. E. Padgett, chairman of the Board of Trustees made the annual report, preceded by words of commendation for the faith ful work done by the superin tendent and teachers. Major Lyon read the Honor roll of sthdeuts which wiil be published in another column. The highest average made by any student in the whole school was made by Miss Lillian Pattison of the 6th grade, 98 being the mark. The medal for greatest improve ment of a student in the graded ?chool which is annually contributed by Dr. Jas. A. Byrd, was won by Miss Marjy Gray of the seoond (Continued on Fifth Page.)