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EDGEFIELD, S. C., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 1918 NO. 6 i JOHNSTON LETTER. Patriotic Address by Dr. E. W. Sikes. New Century Club. Resolutions on Death of Mr. Coleman. On Sunday evening at the Baotist church Dr. Sil:es of Coker College made one of the finest war speeches it has ever been the privilege of this audience to hear, and it was re gretted that the very inclement weather prevented the large attend ance that would have been had otherwise. It was the intention of the Sun day school to plan a service flag on the walls at this time, but for an unavoidable delay doing this had to be postpoued. A patriotic rally, marking Ameri ca's entrance in the world war, was held here on Saturday, and Johnston turned out en masse, and filled the auditorium, every one being in full sympathy with the country-wide ef fort to make the big Liberty Drive a success, and great interest was manifested by the crowd present. Liberty Bond had been the chief opie of conversation during the day and enthusiasm ran high. All places of business closed, and for the first time in its history the postoffice was also closed, that every iban could attend. Hon. N. G. Evans of Edgefield was chairman of the meeting, and stirring and inspiring addresses were made by Lieutenant-Governor ?Bethea, Rev. Pendleton Jones of Edgefield and Prof. Peterson of Edgefield. On last Wednesday afternoon, about 5:30 o'clock, a very severe rain and hail storm took place, some of the hail being very large in size. The wind did some damage by blow ing down fences and unroofed sev eral outhouses. The storm brought very material ?088 to Mr. Ed. Walton, who lives ibout a mile from town. The light sing- struck his barn, killing both of his .fine mules and four hogs. The good people of the town and com munity made up a purse of ?500.00, which has been given him. Mr. Walton was a young farmer, and tras held in high esteem by all, as as been shown by their true Chris ian act toward him. Mr. Homer Moyer, who has had a government position in Washing on, in the auditing department, jvas here last week for a good bye f'mt to friends, as he leaves May 1 or France, where he will occupy a imilar position in U. S. affairs in france. Mr. Graham, who sustained such gainful injuries about two weeks go, while attempting to catch a Jsrough train which did not make a top here, is considered much im roved. For several days follow ?ig the acoident his life was despair of. Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Strothei bod little son spent the week-end tere in the home of Mr. M. T. urn er. ""Mrs. S. G. Mobley went to the taptist Hospital last week for treat ent, she having been Bick for some me. It is hoped that she will re re to her home ere long strong |d much improved. Mr. Oliver Hamilton arrived on turday from Virginia to join his mily here, who have been visiting lativeu. Mr. Elliott LewiB is improving ich day from an operation for ap Bhdicitis at the Baptist Hospital, d will 60on return to hie home. Lieut. Chas. Earley has been ending a few days with his fam here. Miss Annie Crouch of Converse liege spent last week at her home re, and her mother, Mrs. H. W. ouch, and Mrs. L. S. Maxwell companied her on her return as r as Greenwood, where the three de a short visit to Mrs. Taylor odwyn. Mrs. J. L. Walker entertained th a beautiful tea recently in com ment to Mrs. Oliver Hamilton Virginia, wo very pleasaut hours were nt. the hostess being a charming rtainer. rs. Hamilton had been away for a year and there were many gs to discuss and to be reminis over. he tea table was prettily arrang here being no cloth, lace mats g used, and the centerpiece was rge bowl Manion cochet roses. ' A th ree-course repast was servec Those present besides the honore were Mesdames G. D. Walker, E M. Walker, W. E. Ouzts, W. F Scott, Calhoun Kammer and Misse Mallie Waters, Irene Montsrorner and Zena Payne. Mrs. J. W. Ma^sb was hostess fo the New Century Club on Tuesda; afternoon, and every one enjoyei going out to this, hospitable home The club decided to improve it library, and a special committee wil submit some plans at next meeting The next year's study courae wil also be under consideration. A rc port of this will be heard in May.. A sample page for the scrap bool that is to be sent from South Caro I lina to the Biennial at Hot Spring is being made. This book is b show what the club is doing alon? the lines for bringing good cheer t< the convalescent soldier. Delegates were elected to th State Federation in Aiken Apri 24-28. The club each year send different ones, that all may have thi privilege of enjoying these meet in gs. Delegates-Mrs. H. D. Grant Mrs. C. D. Kenney, Mrs. J. A. Do bey, Mrs. P. B. Waters. The subject for the literary pro gramme was "Southern Humorists,' Mrs. J. A, Lott being the leader. The authors discussed were Page Bagby, Johnson, Hoopers. Miss Mallie Waters gave a gooc paper on "Southern Chivalry." Following this the hostess servec a delicious salad oourse, Mesdames LaGrone, Long, Grant assisting her A well attended meeting and one full of fine results, ?was that of thi Mary Ann Buie chapter, U. D. C., held Thursday with Mrs. S. J. Watson. The meeting was conduct ed by the president, Mrs. M. T. Turner, and all reports were good ones. Two new members, Mrs. Leon Wright and Mrs. Will Hoyt were welcomed into the chapter. Five ap plication blanks are being filled, out by prospective members. The leader of the children cf th? [Confederacy. Mrs. P- B. Waters, reported a gain of five members. This C. of C. chapter had recently made $13.55 and will give this to Red Cross work and educational work. The treasurer, Mrs. John Wright, had a most excellent report. All chapter pledges are paid and $61.25 in all had been given to Red Cross work. So was made by the "Melting pot fund" and ^4..50 made by getting subscriptions for "To-day's maga zine," foi tb?s month. The note which the chapter had given when the monument to the Confederate dead was erected, was exhibited, marked paid. This was viewed with a hand clapping. That which will iu a way be a monument to the chapter, was in its purchas ing Liberty Bonds to the amount of $200. One $100. and two ?50 bonds. This was 'also givsn a hana clap. The money is on hand and the bonds will be purchased immediate ly. Mrs. O. D. Black presented sev eral matters that would concern this chapter in the work of her district. This district conference is to be at Allendale, April 18, and Miss Clara Sawyer was elected delegate. The chapter voted to mark the graves ot the two uncles of Mrs. F. M. War ren at Parksville, three relatives of Mrs. J. P. Bean at Wards, and tb 3 graves of Capt. W. L. Stevens and Mr. E. L. Stevens, husband and stepfather of one of .the members, Mrs. Ida Stevens, were reported marked with the iron cross, which designates the Confederate soldier's resting place. Resolutions of respect will be drawn up by this chapter upon the death of oue of the members of its advisory board, Mr. W. L- Cole man. Mesdames F. M. Boyd and J. P. Bean to act as the committee. Plaiis were made for Memorial Day. The chapter will work one day the month as a unit at the Red Cross rooms, as it was decided some time ago to do this, and Thursday the 11th, the day of the historical' meeting, all members are expeoted to gather here early and while sew ing they can listen to the program. The historian, Miss Payne, read out the program for the meeting and stated that on this day the chapter would celebrate also its 22nd birth day. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Harry C. Strother. The Best Hot Weather Tonic GROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC enriches the blood, builds up the whole system nnd will won derfully streaKt'jen and fortify you to withittand Uie depressing effect of the hot summer. SOc. > RED OAK GROVE. Lecture on Sunday School Les son. Social Circle No. 2 Will Meet With Mrs. J. E. Hamilton. Our pastor, Kev. G. W. Hussey, lectured on the Sunday school les son last Sunday, bringing out many striking points on the unselfishness of our Saviour during His work on earth. Though often our Lord was persecuted or censured for service rendered, many instances of which we might mention in connection with the last sunday's lesson, but His experience taught the danger of over-work through His unselfish ness. Cur congregation showed their appreciation of our pastor by the goodly sum contributed to help de fray his expenses to Hot Springs in ? May. j The services last Sunday was so timely, as it was taken from Psalm, 13 9:9, which was much appreciated and enjoyed, evidenced by the per fect attention of the congregation. Quite a number of young men and boys were present. Social Circle No. 2 met with Mrs. James ?. Hamilton on the 10th, Mrs. Eva Bussey presiding. We are so glad to report that in terest is growing in our circles. Mrs. Thurmond brought in a con tribution to home missions, which showed many had contributed and interest was good in Circle No. 1, which meets with Mrs. Ann Doo little on the 12th. Mrs. W. 0. Whatley had with her in her circle Mr*. Eva Bussey last month. Mrs. Whatley sent in a contribution to the Hostess house from that circle. The Y. W. A. meet on the 21st with Miss Marie Hamilton. They are planning for their programme. They are full of enthusiasm, mak ing them good workers. Mrs. J. T. GrifhV is- busy with the little children's meeting, which meets once each week for six weeks with M?68 Kathleen Kenrick, who is helping to demonstrate their study, "The African Trail." Both the Y. W. A. and Sunbeams have been requested to take some part on the programme of our di visional meeting at Plum Branch, which they hope to be able to ren der. The mauy friends of Mrs. Mag gie Grifiis are delighted to know she has recovered sufficiently to go for a short ride. Since last No vember her affliction has been an example of patience and long suffer ing. Miss Grace McManus has been with her grand-parents the past week, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Griffis. Mrs. Eddie Agner's condition is improving now, having undergone a surgical treatment at University Hospital in Augusta last week. We are delighted that Miss Lola Young is doing so well, and that she will soon be home again. Both Mrs. Agner and Miss Young have the interest of many warm friends who wish for their speedy recovery. Our community was well repre sented at each of the patriotic meet ings last week at Red Hill and' Edgefield. Our people seem to now realize that our country is in real war, and that it is worth while to heed the solemnity and enormity of our duty. We are glad, too, that .the community is being aroused to our duty and priv ilege of assisting in winning victory by contributing to Liberty Loan and the buying of W. S. S. Mrs. Jessie Bailey has been with her father, Mr. George Mathis at Red Hill, who has recovered suffi ciently from his recent attack to be brought to Mrs. Bailey's for a change. The change in the temperature brought a good shower of rain, which most assuredly will help grain and the gardens wonderfully. Many of the fields were too hard to plow. There seems to be an encouraging outlook for a full fruit crop. So with a good garden weean continue to subsist without biscuit a long, long time. LOST-A broach containing 23 pearls, with 2 or 3 or them lost out. Broach lost in town of Edgefield. Reward will be paid to finder. Leave broach at Advertiser office. 4-10-3t Mrs. R. E. Cheatham. FLAG PRESENTED. Woman's Christian Temperance Union Presented Service Flag to Baptist Church. Dr. Sikes' Address. A large and representative audi ence from the entire county assem bled in the Baptist church on Sun day afternoon at 4:00 o'clock to be present at the unveiling- of tbe Ser vice Flag in.-honor of our boys who have joined the colors from the Baptist church and congregation, and to hear the address by Dr. E. W. Sikes, president of Coker Col lege. Promptly at 4:00 o'clock the meeting was called to order by Ex-Governor John C. % Sheppard, Rev. A. L. Gunter, pastor of the Methodist church, conducting the devotions. Programmes were hand ed tc all who attended on their en trance and the preliminary exercises were carried out without announce ment. The flag exercise began with a beautiful recitation called "The Flag," beautifully rendered by little Ettie Allen Lott, beginning and end ing with the words, '"Here comes the flag." As she finished the first verse, from the central aisle, Misses Helen Tillman and R?sela Parker came slowly bringing "Old Glory," and hid within its folds was the Service Flag which wa6 to be later unfurled. As they unfurled the "Star Span- ' gled Banner" the audience arose and the national anthem was sung as a quartette by Mrs. R. G. Shannon house, Miss Sadie Mims, Mr. H. M. Reynolds and Rev. A. L. Gunter. This singing of the "Star Spangled Banner" was a new introduction to the people; of a song which has never meant so much to our people I as now, and many'said that both on account of the voices who sang and the new sentient that it created, that iL had nvjtf?r sounded so beauti ful before. AB soon as the audience was seat ed two beautiful little girls, who looked like fairies or angels, or whatever is the most beautiful form of childhood in earth or fairyland or the future world, came up on the platform and in the most graceful manner took the folds of ' Old Glory*' which was hiding the Ser vice Flag and placed it on the table in front of the platform, thus un veiling this flag which will hang in the church as -a constant reminder of our boys at the front. These little girls were Margaret Allen and Catherine Miras, both of whom have uncles in the servioe. As the Service Flac: was unveiled Elise Hudgens gave that appropri ate selection, "The Service Flag," the flag which shows to the passer by in thousands of home the love of the mother, father, wife and sis ter for the hero who has gone or is going ''over the top." The roll call of twenty-eight men was called by Mr. W. B. Cogburn, a member of the selective draft board, and responded to by Mr. J. H. Cantelou, superintendent of the Baptist Sunday school. The flag was presented to the church in the name of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union by Mr. Orlando Sheppard, who said that it was appropriate that this flag should be presented by an or ganization of women, who, through its national efforts, have done more than any other agency tor the aboli tion of intoxicants, aqd who were giving of their service generously for the winning of the war. Mr. A. S. Tompkins accepted the flag in behalf of the church. Miss Miriam Norris sang, "Keep the Home Fires Burning," there be ing no more appropriate and beauti ful song than this to inspire our people to do their part at home for the boys "over there." Miss Nor ris has a beautiful voice, full of feeling, which can be used for no better purpose than to inspire our people to patriotism, and all the mora that she has a beloved brother in the service in France. At this time, the speaker for the afternoon, Dr. E. W. Sikes, presi dent of Coker College, was intro duced iu a most gracious manner by Ex-Governor John C. Sheppard, who spoke of him a? a great citizen of our State who is on fire with pa triotism, and illuminating in formation in this great world-war for freedom and righteousness. The address by Dr. Sikea was as Mr. Sheppard had said, a very illu minating discourse on the relations in the nwt and present of the three great allies, France, England and America. This address pleased everybody, even the youthful hearers, who ex pressed themselves most enthusiasti cally in its behalf. It'was a. splendid exposition of the real friendship of England to our own country, and might be justly called an a title,"What Amer ica Owes to England." Dr. Sikes was for a number of years Dean of Wake Forest College, and was called from that position as president of Coker College. At the close of the address a" col lection amounting to $23.00 J was taken for war relief. The meeting closed with the sing ing of "America" with this as one of its verses: "God keep our valiant men From all the stain of sin, God keep our men. Wi en Satan would allure, When tempted, keep them pure; Be their protection sure God keep our men. Maj. William Arthur Collett, Maj 3 23rd Infantry, Camp Jackson. Francis Wilkinson Sheppard, Capt. 7th Field Artillery, Lorraine Front, France. James Orlando Sheppard, Clerk Field Headquarters, Tours, France. William Wallace Sheppard, Rose bud, S. D. John L. Holston, 323rd Regiment Supply Co., Port of New Jersey. William G. Byrd, Machine Gun Co., Camp Sevier, Greenville, S. C. W. Claude Lyon, 118th Infantry, Band, Camp Sevier, Greenville, S. C. Mathew D. Lyon, U. S. A., Bat tleship Pennsylvania, box 10 Fort Monroe, Va. Arthur Srayley Tompkins, 2nd. Lieut. 53rd Pioneer Infantry, Camp Wadsworth, Spartanburg. 1 Daniel Augustus Tompkins, Hos pital'gUnit., O. England. . Edloe Pendleton Jones, Sanitary Dept. 118th Infantry, 30th Div.. Camp Sevier. Horace Joseph Jones, Medical Corps, U. S. N. Ship Mercury, France. John Page Jones, Field Artillery, Officer Training Camp, Camp Stan ley, Texr.a. Frank Butler Reese, Wagon Co., 105 Ammunition Train Camp Se vier, Greenville, S. C. Robert Harold Norris, Engineer Clerk Gas Service, Gen'l. Head quarters American forces, France. N. Douglas Timmerman, Quar termaster's Co. 'B. No. 1, Camp Jackson. Diomede Hollingsworth, Gunner U. S. S. Seattle on High Seas. John Hampton Hollingsworth, Aviation Corps, Kelly Field, San Antonio. W. D. Allen, Lieut. 105th Am munition Train, Co. G. Camp Sevier, Greenville, S. C. Stobo F. Prescott, Co. 118th S. C. Inf., Camp Sevier, Greenville, S. C. Edmund Pendleton Gaines, 1st Lieut. Aviation Corps, j Post Field, Fort Sill, Oklahoma. J. Preston Lanham, 118th Infan try, Camp Sevier, Greenville, S. C. Joseph Percy Ouzts, U. S. Ma rine in France. Carroll R. Mays, Battery B. 64th Field Artillery, Fort Dade, Fla. Joseph Trapp McManus, Naval Guards, Indianhead, Md. James E. Hart Jr., Quartermas ter's Department, Camp Sevier, Greenville, S. C. Christian Frederick Edmunds, 312 Aux. Remount Depot, Montgomery, Alabama. Leslie Middleton Edmunds, U. S. S. Alabama, Fortress Munroe, Va. William Holloway Ouzts, Avia tion corps, not yet assigned. A Fireless Cooker That Costs Nothing. I want to tell other women about a thing that was no expense and has been of much help to me: my fire less cooker my husband made from a large wooden box with a hinged lid. We put several inches of sawdust in the bottom took tin lard cans wrapped with newspapers, set them on the sawdust, then packed the cans well in the box with sawdust. While I am cooking my breakfast I put two or three rocks or bricks, HARDY'S HAPPENINGS. Grateful For Refreshing Rain. Means of Destroying Moles. Mr. Broadwater Has Done Good Work. We are having a glorious rain which was so very much needed to melt the large hard clods and. soften the tight clay lands such as ours. Some of the fat mers had to leave off breaking and wait for this rain to soften the land before they fin ished, and go to working their corn and potatoes, also plant over some of their corn, where the crows had pulled it all up. They are busy keeping up with the farmers and eating the corn as fast as possible. We noticed on Sunday they were on the job, making good, while the men were not in the fields, and were having a good feast. Poor farmers, they are the men to feed them all. Man, beast, fowls, birds and insects, rats and mice, all depend upon the farmers for a living. Speaking of mice, I do not know why they have all left us, un less we have Hooverized too much for them, and kept every thing closed too tight in tin for them, or else my copperas ran them all away. I bought some copperas to put in the hog slop and had it on a shelf in the kitchen, convenient for put ting in the slop bucket, and the mice were taking possession of my kitchen, so they went into the pack age or copperas and scattered it on the shelf. In a few days they were all gone, and have not ?returned yet. I hope they have gone for good. I noticed Uncle "Iv." asked Mr. and Mrs. Trenton to please send him their remedy for moles. When my brother was in Central America, Belize British Honduras, with our Grand Uncle, Mr. Watrons, he was very much beset with moles and "Wee-wee's" and he put|clyonide of potash- in their-path-ways and kill them out. I have heard by soaking corn in strychnine, and putting that at intervals in their path, they will eat that and be killed. So I hope Mr. and Mrs. Trenton will give their remedy, and something will stop the moles. We attended "The Birth of a Nation" on the afternoon of March the 30th, and it was fiae. Would like to attend the "Kaiser," this week if it doesn't rain all the whiles they are showing in Augusta. . We saw several from Edgetield there, also from our neighborhood, when we were to see "The Birth of a Na? tion." This last Sunday, we spent the day very pleasantly with Mr. and Mrs. Luther Brimson of Cleora. Came home in the rain, slipping and sliding, bumping and thump ing, over the rough roads, until we reached Edgefield and swung around into the Trenton road, then we came home in a hurry. Mr. Broad water has certainly done some grand work on that road and if he would come now and put the old Martin town road in just that same grand fix as the Trenton road, why even I would electioneer for him, and al most go and vote for him. Now is the time to work the clay roads, so they can be packed during the sum mer dry days. By the sound of the wind and rain outside, things will have water enough to come up and grow now. I am of the opinion the ground will be too wet to tramp over to set out cabbage plants and tomatoes for a day or two. The tomatoes 1 have set out will grow fast, if a frost doesn't come and catch them. Hardys. hat I have put wire around, in the stove and put vegetables, meats, or whatever I have for dinner on the stove and start them boiling. I put the hot rocks in the cans, set my pot, atewpans (or whatever I am cooking,) on the hot rocks, put the lids on the cans tight, then cover all with something. I use folded newspapers and an old quilt, but am going to make myself a flat cushion stuffed with hay. I close the box and fasten the lid down tight. My dinner can be taken up hot and my vegetables and meats just as done as can be.-Mrs. Alphin in Progressive Farmer. The Quinine That Does Not Affect The Head Because of its tonic and laxative effect, LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE is betterthan ordinary Quinine and does not cause nervousness nor ringing in head. 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