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??dts? Newspaper Un toplina VOL. 83 NO. 4 JOHNSTON LETTER. Union Meeting at Johnston. Great Demand for Houses. Injured by Leaping From Train. Next Sunday being tho fifth 'Sun day the union meeting of this sec tion of the Ridge association will be held here, and a most interesting program is being arranged for Sat urday as well as Sunday. Dr. Love of Richmond was invited by the pastoi to preach the sermon of Sun day, but another engagement for the day in Washington, I). C., pre vented the people here from having tile great privilege of hearing him. Col. R. B. Watson of Ridge is on the program for a talk, and Rev. Jackson of Philippi is to talk on a stated subject. Mr. Stanton N. Lott on Saturday will tell "How to Teach a Sunday School Cia** Successfully," and on Sunday afternoon Prof. William F. Scott will tell of the need of Religiou in the High School." Rev. A. C. Baker will preach the Saturday morning sermon. Dinner ?ill be had both days on the church grounds, and it is hoped that there will be a full delegation. Dr. W. S. Stokes has been ap pointed registrar for the bureau of registration and employment for teachers. The bureau opened Sat urday, Gov. Manning a Hi xi n g his signature to the bill. Messrs. H. G. Eidson and W. P. Yonce have resigned the'r position in the Bank of Westen Carolina to engage in the automobile busi ness. Many regret this move, in a way, for the.\ ?ave such courteous attention to the public, and carried on the business in a most satisfac tory manner to all concerned. There is such a demand for houses in Johnston that the people will soon lose two of its residents, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Cassells. The home that they were renting has been sold and being unable to iind any vacancy, they will go to Ellenton, the home of Mrs. Cassell's mother. It is their hope some day to come back, as Mr. Cassells is traveling in this territory. Mrs. J. W. Mobley is spending awhile at Greer, S. C., with her husband who is engaged in war ser vice there. Mr. William Hart of Edgefield visited his daughter, Mrs. J. A. Lott last week. Mr. J. W. Marsh has returned from a business trip to Gastonia, N. C. Mrs. D. D. Moorer is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Ken ney. Misses Snow Jeffries and Gladys Rives of Edgetield have been visit ing Mrs. Robert Long. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Onzts are at home from a few days visit to Teu nille, Ga. ' Last week Mr. Pope Simmons went over to Columbia to stand an examination for entrance to An napolis Naval academy. He is one of the towu's brightest young men and his friends trust that he was the successful one. On last Thursday Mr. H. E. Graham was injured here while at tempting to leave a train that had no orders to make a stop here, it not being local. The train never stops unless there is a passenger on that has come from points above Columbia. Mr. Graham, who is mauager of the telephone compauy in this district, was returning from Batesburg, and decided to risk get ting off at the curve as the train nears the station. He wonld have been successful but his foot slipped and left him clinging to the step railing from which he fell. The train had started at full speed again which made the blow he received as he struck the ground, very serious. He was carried to his home nearby, and later taken to the Augusta hos pital. It was feared that he had con cussion of the brain, but although he is in a most critical state, the symptoms are better at this writing. Cordial interest was centered in the marriage which took place here last Thursday, the contracting par ties being Mrs. Hattie Parrish and Mr. Robert Z. Levell of Newberry, the event taking place in the home of the bride. Only the immediate Limily was present to witness the union of these two lives, the cere mony being performed by Rev. W. S. Brooke, Rev. E. V. Babb of Newberry assisting. After congram lations, a wedding dinner was serv ed, and later Mr. and Mrs. Level left for Newberry in a ear. Tin bride wore a modish coat suit, al details being in harmony. She i: one of the town's most beloved wo men and her departure is deeply re fretted. Johnston's loss is New berry's gain. Mr. Lovell is one ol Newberry's honored citizens and ii in every way worthy of his bride, Mrs. Joseph Cox entertained or Saturday afternoon with a beauti fal party in compliment to Mrs .Tames Oullum of Harts vii Ie, anc1 Mrs. David Moorer of Columbia. A cordial welcome was given all b.\ the hostess, the honorees receiving with her, and later all gathered around the arranged tables, aflei pretty place cards had been drawn. An hour was spent with progressiv? rook, and after this a tempting re past of salads, sandwiches, crackers, pickle and iced tea was served. Everyone enjoyed the occasion and was glad to meet again, these two friends, who beforr their marriage removed them to other towns were among the most popular\voung peo ple here. Mrs. Cox is a charming hostess, and each one thanked her for the happy occasion it had been to them. [ About seven years ago the Mary Ann Baie chapter, U. D. C., erect ed a monument to the memory of Mie Confederate dead at a cost of $1,750. Last week the last payment of *5U0 was made to this, to the great satisfaction ot the members. Thc general IT. D. C. has pledged itself to let all endeavor go for war relief and to erect no more monu ments or memorials as lung as the war lasts. But the obligation was made several jiyears ago and was to be met. With this on hand this chapter has done well also in Ked Cross work. Prof. W. F. Scott spent Satur day and Sunday at Monticello, with his father, Dr. Scott. Mrs. S. G. Mohl^y has been quite sick for two weeks but is now much improved. The Angeline Bacon chapter, C. of C. will devote their energies this soring to war relief work and their aim is to buy a liberty bond. On Saturday they made $12.50 to help on this. The little folks are rea. mihusiastic over their plan, an- orked with a will to raise the money. Mrs. P. B. Waters is their leader. Mrs. P. N. Loft was hostess for the New Century club on Tuesday afternoon and every one enjoyed the meeting and especially the literary program. Some time since the club decided to have some circulars print ed to send out to farmers, urging them to use the bulletin board sys tem to advertise all saleable pro duce. The committee reported this done. The bulletins are to be placed on the public roads at farmers houses and will be a fine way to aid him in sales and also to give to others w hat they may want to buy. $5.55 was on hand to aid in pur chasing sraileage books, these books having already been sent on from the club, the gift of the members. The matter of replenishing the li brary with current literature and other matters will be discussed at the next meeting. . The subject of the program was "Southern Essayists," "Joynes, Trent and Guldersleeve" being dis cussed. There were selected read ings from these and good papers. While all were enjoying jelly, whipped cream and Lady Balti more cake, several selections were given on the victrola. On last Friday evening in the High School auditorium there was a very fine debate, those contesting being from the schools of Ridge aud Edgefield. Everyone that heard the debaters spoke highly of their abilities and those of greater years could hardly have beaten them. The query of the debate was to the effect ''that the immigrant should have a certain amount of education before coming into this country." The affirmative speakers were of Ridge and were St. Pierre Asbell and Miss Moore. The negative speakers were of Edgefield and were Edwin Folk and Elwyn Moore, Edgefield win ning. By being successful this gives them the honor of competing at the State contest in Columbia. The Emily Geiger chapter, D. A. R., met on Monday afternoon with Mrs. W. F. Scott and it was a pleasure to the members to have an out-of-town member present Mrs. W. B. Cogburn. The financial re RED OAK GROVE. Urgent Need for Christian Edu ucation. Recent Visit to Camp Gordon Near u Atlanta. o "Life is sn full of many goo< things for us; if we seek to find it.' I have been made to realize tb truthfulness of the assertion quotec above, during a recent visit of re creation and pleasure. From obser vation and close study I base rn'; statements. The whole current of many live; has changed, yes, and elevated, b\ thc serious demands of the wai cloud. The struggle to help seem: to be taking a decisive part in tb( existence of every worthy organiza lion, bringing as it has a sense ol fellowship to burn in many lowlj hearts that before was obsent. Il has therefore come in close touch tc character. These convictions were forceful ly impressed by the remark of a widowed mother whose fate was the treating of six sons, whose father was killed on the railroad leaving them destitute, save a mother's love, who since this war says she has been made to feel that her cup of sorrow has become one of gratitude, in that two of her sons are enlisted for the honor of our eountiy, thc; protection of humanity. Therefore I repeat, the serious demands of the war has come in close touch to character. Never before has there been a more urgent need of Christian education. It i-; important that we have a democracy that is safe for the world. .Surely it is a day ot newspapers. This fact has been brought forcefully to my mind. Wherever you go, whether on street, the train or car, park or places of business, the newspaper is in evidence, frequently see more than one person .readiner the same paper. In my acquaintance .persona who once- ignored- sirbscnpuons ?j newspapers no longer consent to be a non subscriber, and most assured ly religious journalism along with the newspaper is growing in enthu siasm, information is being anx iously sought as never before in the 'history of our country, the reasons being various of course, some of which I deem worthy of mention. An employee of the Home Mission Hoard whose name I can't recall, gave me this information that the demand for literature lias been in creasing rapidly. It was most grati fying for the study lately of our W. .M. U. has made us feel more keenly its present needs. During a recent visit to Atlanta we visited Camp Gordon, the afternoon the big parado was given by the soldiers in honor of Mrs. John B. Gordon and her daughter, Mrs. Burton Smith, who leaves now soon for France in behalf of war relief work. The half day at Camp Gor don was so fuli we must make a long story short by as few words as poosible, as we saw it. An ideal camp ground in every sense of the word, comments on every side that the boys called off an admirable drill. The general spirit of the sol diers seemed contentment, if rest lessness it was demonstrated by ex pressing the desire to be sent over to France. At the Y. M. CA. hall by chance we met and was so pleas antly entertained by one of the med ical corps originally from one of Edgefield's worthy families, Dr. L. B. Wenz/, port of the chapter was very grati fying, all calls up to present time upon chapters, and all podges.hav ing been met and a balance of ?20.57 was reported. The chapter will at an early date consider mark ing an old trail and a marker placed nearby the home of Mrs. Nancy Lott. A chapter scrap book will soon be started, this to include all D. A. R. items of the club pages of The State. The members were urged to remember the 3rd Thursday, as on this day they were to work at the Red Cross rooms, besides going on Red Cross days to work. Two fine papers for the Reciprocity bu reau were turned over to Mrs. M. T. Turner. The literary program was in charge of Mrs. W. B. Cog burn, who made it very interesting, telling several thinqs concerning the subject. Mrs. M. T. Turner gave an informing paper on "TiwEraen who have made the country great by in ventions." Mrs. W. E. LaGroue was PATRIOTIC RALLY. Large Attendance. Splendid Addresses. French Officer a Favorite. Dinner Served by Red Cross. The patriotic rally which was held Saturday in the court house sur passed the expectations of those who planned the meeting. As this is a very busy season with fannel s fit was feared that the attendance toonld not be large, but early in the forenoon people began to gather .??rom all parts of the county ?nd the court house was till ed to capacity. The meeting was held under the auspices of the Edgelield Council of Defense, the iood administration, and tn the in terest of the thrift and war savings stamps. v N. George Evans, county chair man of the Council of Defense, ?\cted as chairman, calling upon the R^ev. E. C. Hailey to open the exer cises with prayer. The first speak er presented was Dr. George B. Cromer of Newberry, who first spoke of the unity of our people, makin? very effective his reference to the cementing of the North and the South and of the reunion of the veterans of both sides'in Washing ton. Dr. Cromer paid a strong trib ute to the people of England, show ing that the War of the American R?volu!ion was not really waged by.;the English, people but through the Germans. He also quoted from Thomas Jefferson to prove that the Monroe doctrine was suggested by the British foreign minister from London. He also referred in eloquent terms to the heroism of the French. Hundred Per Cent American. Dr. Cromer denounced in the most scathing terms the pro-Ger man element iu this country. He s'ated that his mother came from G ....ra to Vi and that his father was haVf v Lilian s.toc'.f-.. buC.he -himself wasiOiKper cent. American citizen. His address was punctuated by en thusiastic applause and closed amid great applause from the large audi ence. The second speaker was W. W. Long, director of the Clemson Col lege extension work. Mr. Long made a favorable impression, leav ing the people much food for thought in "his long address. He urged the farmers of South Caroli na to feed our own people and the live Htock, instead of being con stant drawers upon the reserve sup ply of food in the West,, which is needed for our allies in Europe. He also spoke briefly of the trans portation situation, showing by ac1 tual figures the heavy tax that has been placed on the railroads of the South in hauling To pur cent of our soldiers and their necessary sap plies. This increase in traffic has to be met without a system of double track. Mr. Long stated that South Carolina consumes 5L\000,000 bushels of corn annually while we produced last year only 43,000,000 bushels, and last year was unusually favorable year for corn production. He also stressed the need of in creasing the sweet potato acreage, urging the farmers to erect storage ware-houses tor housing and sav ing potatoes after they were harvest ed. The people were urged to give more attention to poultry at this time and preserve eggs for winter use. He stated that while the av erage number of hens per farm throughout the country is 4(3, the average of South Carolina is only 17. He closed with an earnest ap peal for more attention to dairy cows, stating that milk, which sells now from 60 to 75 cents per gallon, is no longer a poor man's diet. Only the rich can afford to purchase milk at that price. Prof. L. T. Baker spoke in the interest of thrift and war savings stamps, effectively illustrating to the people that by this means every man, woman and child is afforded an opportunity for serving. Fur thermore, that purchasing these stamps was only making an invest ment and not making any contribu tton to the government. Prof. J. C. Guilds, headmaster of Carlisle Fitting School of Bamberg, also made an eloquent presentation on the program for current events, and each member gave an item of interest. The hostess served a tempt ing repast with fragrant coffee. of the war savings stamps. Not withstanding the fact that thu peo ple were somewhat weary after listen ing for several hours by earnestness and eloquence he aroused them and secured their undivided attention. It is believed that the speeches made today will greatly stimulate the sale of these stamps throughout the county. French Lieutenant Speaks. Notwithstanding the eloquent ad dresses that were made by others who could speak English more flu ently, the speech which received the heartiest response waa made by Lieut. Louis Rein Bazin of the French army, who resides in Paris. He stated from actual experience at the front that the women-moth ers, Bistern and sweethearts-can give greatest assistance to the men at the front by writing cheerful let ters and by keeping up their spirits tn other ways. He stated that sol diers at the front care but little for their lives cr exposure to danger. In going to the front they contrib uted themselves to their country's cause, but, that when the' morale of the army ?3 net broken the tuen can do more effective fighting. Lieu tenant Bazin was assured that the American people are standing shoulder to shoulder with the French and British in the struggle for liberty and hnmanicy. The rally Saturday easily sur passed any occasion of the kind ever held in Edgefield, enthusing and arousing the people as they have never been aroused before. Senator Hilmar.. When Senator Tillman entered I he Senate twenty-four years ago, only Lodge and Gnllingtr of the present beftly were there then, few of the newspapers of the country, outside of his organs in his own State, had a good word to say of him. He was one of the pioneers in the i fiobt of the manses against the ? classes, he had crushed the aris tocracy of South Carolina, he had kept his own State in years of tur moil, he had put many fads on the statute books and, having a vitioloo j tongue and a certain roughness of manner, his entrance into the Sen ate was looked upon as distinctly disadvantageous to its dignity and ability. Yet now, when the Senator at the i age of Tl announces to his people his desire for re-election, the lead ing newspapers of the country re ceive the announcement with the utmost favor, and, while not re flecting on the capacity of the men who would succeed him, venture to express the hope that South Carolina will re-elect him and there by honor both itself and the coun try. No better evidence could be giv en of the Senator's growth in the estitnaticn of the country. Long ago, by sheer ability and ardent patriotism, he lived down the rep utation which attached to him when he ti rat made his appearance in Washington and he now ranks among the sanest and most influ ential members of upper chamber. That the country at large should feel so kindly toward him at this particular time is perhaps due to the service he has rendered in the upbuilding of the navy. When he entered the Senate he was made a member of the naval committee and tue navy became his hobby. As a member of the committee and as chairman he has been indefatiga ble in his efforts to develop it to the highest state of efficiency. Long before we entered the war he foresaw what was coming and knew that the first call would be on the navy. So far as he could in fluence the situation he devoted himself to putting it in a condition of readiness for the call, and with what results the country has had ample evidence. Our entrance imo the war found the War Department dis organized and unready. It found more or less confusion in all de partments of the Government. The navy was the exception. Its organ ization under Secretary Daniels was perfect. It was prepared to move when the - signal was given; and it has been moving ever since in a manner to thrill Americans with pride. South Carolina could not be more worthily represented than it is now by Senator Tillman, who holds a commanding position in the affairs of the nation in one of its greatest HARDY'S HAPPENINGS. Township Equalization Working Early and |Late. Aiken~ County Chain Gang Improving Road. Last Monday the equalization board, consisting of Messrs. H. F. Coopei, J. 0. Scott, and H. L. Hunch and R. W. Glover as assist ant, met at Mr. J. 0. Scott's. As I was invited to spend the day, and get so few opportunities of visiting, I took advantage of this one, and spent a veiy enjoyable day with Mrs. Scott. She was telling of how lonely it is over there, since so many have moved out on account of bad health, and her children stay away for the same cause. She has two married, and they would visit her oftener, if the health conditions were better. One son off in the army or rather navy. Mr. Oswald Scott. Miss Inez visits in North Augusta quite frequently and Miss Zelma is attending school there. So it leaves Mr. and Mrs. Scott and Mr. Ed Soires are the only ones at home. MY. and Mrs. H. H. Scott, Sr., the only enes at their home. We know how terribly lonely it is for her, for she is fully a mile from Mr. John Scotts, where Mr. Hugh Scotts store is, and where he is all day. There are no young folks over there now. Mr. Taylor's daughters have all married, except the two youngest, and they and the son are off at school. 'Tis ?ad to think that af ter the parents have raised a family, atul they are growing old and need those children, that they should all go and leave the old folks at home feeble and lonely. Often too fee ble to do for themselves, and in these days such a thing as hiring help is out out of the question. I heard just the other day of an an old couple, all their children have married and left them, and the gentleman is paralyzed, aud perfect; iv helpless. Tm! lady was taker, violently ill, and lost her ' eyesight, and they too were alone, and no one came to see them for several days, and when they did, found they had been without food and tires ail that while, because neither one could do for the other. Was'nt that pitiful? We were so glad to hear of Mrs. John McKie being able tobe taken home last Monday, and hope she will continue to improve and soon be strong. Sorry to hear of Mrs. Julia Ham mond of Augusta, being quite sick this past week. Also Miss Lucie McKte having been sick for two or three weeks, and Mrs. Sallie Bunch has been real sick this week. Hope all these sick ones may soon be well and strong again. Also Mrs. Baynon who has been complaining a great deal this past week. Mrs. Francis Townes came up Sunday morning in her new "Chev erolet" bringing her two aunts, Mrs. Mat Shaw and Miss Melvie Lanier to spend the day tt her father's, Mr. George Med lock's. She took iher mother back with them to spend a few days. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Fouche and Mr. Wise went down to attend ser vices in Augusta Sunday. Mr. Har ry Bunch took his family to ride Sunday afternoon to see where the Aiken chain gang had worked the road, it is such a rare thing to see on this road. But they have not hurt it yet. We hope they will come on up as far as the line any way, as they' bad only come as far as Mr. George McKie's Saturday. The equalization board will meet again this Monday at Mr. H. F. Cooper's to try and finish up their work. There being so much to do this year, they could not finish up in one day. . Hardys. Patriotic Rallies. A patriotic rally will be held at Red Hill Friday, April 0, at 11:00, o'clock, aud a rally will also beheld at Johnston Saturday, April 7, at about the same hour. Very able addresses will be delivered by speak ers from out of the county. Tell your friends about these meetings. The attendance should be large. crises. His mere expression of a wish to be re elected ought to be sufficient to assure his return, - From New Orleans Daily State March 13, 1918.