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? -- LS5S__--g----i ?--?-?=;f^?y- - -j VOL. 83 EDGEFIELD, S. C., WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 1918 NO. 15 JOHNSTON LETTER. Closing Exercies of School. Ma ry Ann Buie Chapter Met. Red Cross Ladies Active. The graduating exercises of the High School took place on Monday evening in the High School audito rium, which was artistically decor ated in the class flower, the daisy. There was much interest in this, the closing feature of the school and there was a fine audience to hear of the excellent work of the class and the other grades. The exercises open ed with the invocation by Rev. W. S. Brooke. Chorus, by the choral class. 'Salutatory, Miss Emma Ready. Class Reader, Miss Mary Waters. Vocal salo, Miss Leola Maffett. Valedictory, Mr. Pope Simmons Instrumental solo, Miss Carrie Belle Stevens. Hon. R. A. Cooper of Laurens de livered the address before the gradu ating class. He spoke on, "The Prob lems of Peace" and was heard with keen interest. His address was a forceful one being delivered after the instrumental quartette by Misses Stevens, Williams, Maffett, Johnson. The diplomas were delivered by Prof. W. F. Scott to tho nine graduates. They were: Mr. Pope Simmons, who made the highest honor mark of his class, Misses Emma Ready, Carrie Belle Stevens, Mary Waters, Azilee Yonce, Evelyn Williams, Alma John son, Leola Maffett and Mr. Clinton Pardue. Messrs. Willie Franklin and Joseph Derrick were given certificates as Latin had not been taken by them in the regular course. After present ing the diplomas Prof. Scott gave some interesting facts about the school. During the year the school has made from seventeen to eighteen units, making it rank with the high est schools of the State. Fourteen un its are required to get the assistance hulu le State-JBoard .of ?550.C0 There are 287 names enrolled. Of the graduates, 26 have, during the year been attending some standard college. This year 7 have graduated with A. B. or B. S. degree. 4 have graduated at a standard college in the time of three instead of four years. Out of 26 graduates 6 hold scholarships. Miss Mary Waters will, in the coming session hold the $100 Converse College scholarship. Patriotic work has not been for gotten as the class work was stressed. For this year $7.000 was invested by the pupils in Liberty Bonds, "thrift stamps and War Savings Stamps. Ev ery child in the school is a member of the Red Cross and under the direc tion of one of the teachers, Miss Eva Rushton, and with Prof. Scott much good work has been done. "America" Vas sung by every one, and with the benediction by Rev. J. H. Thacker, the exercises came to a close. Miss Louise Boyd has gene to Ches ter where she will enjoy a house par ty with other friends. Miss Snow Jeffries of Edgefield is thc guest of Mrs. Robert Long. Mrs. Octavia Rushton has returned from the University Hospital, Augus ta, and has been confined to her bed for several days. Mr. W. P. Cassells is having his home which he recently purchased from Mrs. Robert Leavell repainted inside and out. When completed he and his family will occupy it. Mesdames J. M. Turner and B. T. Adams are at home from a visit in the home of Mrs. Harry C. Strother. Every one is delighted to see Capt. John Warren here and to hear him tell of camp life. He is now stationed at Camp Sevier. David Strother of the aviation corps in Texas, is here for a visit to his sister, Mrs. J. W. Stirnen. It has been a year or more since he was here and every one is glad to grasp his hand. On last Monday evening little Daw son, the son of Hon. and Mrs. J. L. Walker, was carried to the Baptist Hospital where he was operated on. He stood the operation well and is improving1. His mother remained with him until Friday. Little Burrell Boatwright who was operated on about ten days ago for an abscess on one of his lungs, has had to under go another operation. The little fellow is doing as well as can be expected. The last meeting of the summer of the Mary Ann Buie chapter, U. D. was held Thursday with Mrs. 0. Black. Mrs. M. T. Turner, presid? presided, and good reports w heard from officers and committ? Historical work was stressed i books of historical interest had bi offered for best essays on Rear ? mirai Raphael Semmes, both in H School and in the children's chapl It was hoped that a picture conce ing the Confederacy could be pla* in the library of the High Sch< There were several articles to be s< from this chapter to the Confeder Museum in Richmond. The chap had -placed ten iron crosses dur; the year at graves of veterans. The annual picnic for the Conf erate veterans of Camp McHer will be held on Thursday, June ! at the home of Mrs. Martha Edwar Col. R. B. Watson has been invil to make a talk to the veterans that day. Mrs. 0. D. Black, as District v: president, told of the work and t part this chapter had in furtheri the causes. Mr. Hoover's "no whes appeal was read and each memt pledged themselves to follow out far as possible, his requests. Officers for the coming year wc all re-elected: President, Mrs. M. Turner; vice president, Mrs. J. White; rec. secretary, Mrs. Bes; P. Bean; cor. secretary, Mrs. 0. Black; treasurer, Mrs. John Wrig? historian, Miss Zena Payne; glean? Mrs. Hattie Bruce; librarian, Mi F. M. Boyd; auditor, Mrs. Charl Lamb; director C. of C., Mrs. P. Waters. Before the meeting close the members were all reminded to j to the Red Cross rooms the followh Thursday afternoon to sew as a un In the account of the last meetii of the Emily Geiger chapter, tl name of Mrs. J. L. Walker, vice r gent, was omitted, when the office elected were mentioned. ' Miss Bessie Bean is to be congra ? ulated in winning the loving cup o if ered at_Cqker' College in^ the cl?, of expression. Miss Bean is gifte in this art and those who heard h< on this occasion have spoken in wore of greatest praise. In the big campaign for War Sa1 ings Stamps, June 14 to 28, Dr. J. 1 Dobey has been appointed directo Mrs. J. H. White chairman and Mis Zena Payne vice chairman. Dr. D< bey has appointed about 20 youn ladies and these wil conduct th booth and aid in the general advei tisement of the campaign. A canvas of this school district is being mad beginning on Monday, that ever name may be secured. The Surgical Dressing class ha received its first order-two case of the 5-yard gauze rolls. The fae that only 300 yards of gauze ar on hand at present, is delaying th order. During the week those at wor in the Red Cross rooms have beei occupied in making 30 pairs of pa jama suits and have cut 40 pairs o of underclothing. The box sent of for May contained 45 pairs of socks 30 pairs of pajamas and 72 be< shirts. The Philippi and Bethlehen ladies are also doing a fine work. Jennie Cassidy's birthday was eel ebrated by the W.C. T. U. here bj going out to the County Home am giving a day to the inmates there This Union joined in with the Edge field and Trenton unions. There was a much larger crowd of interestet friends than ever before and the coo' piazza of the home of Mr. John Scurry, the steward, was filled as weil as out under a large shade tree. Visits were made to the homes of thc inmates and it speaks well for thc county when it was found that there were only eleven here. Each one of these was pleasantly anticipating the visit and remembered many of the visitors. They spoke in terms of high est praise of Mr. Scurry and his good wife who have looked after these unfortunates. The houses had all had a coat of white wash, both out and inside, and everything was well kept. The gardens, grain crop and fruit crop looked very produc tive. The cows, hogs and chickens showed that those who were here on the bounty of Edgefield County were well cared for. One of the visitors laughingly remarked that she might decide to come out for a stay. After the visits dinner was spread. A box of picnic dinner and a smaller box with coil'ee, sugar and a box of crackers were given to each one and their buckets were filled with' iced (i?nllr?r dir?a iaifrrtammwrt _I 'rf OPERA MOUSE _^_y. 3ffrthag Suwtttt?, 9:011 Processional of all colleges in Edgefield county wearing their co 1 lege colors, singing college songs. i~ Presentation of W. C. T. U. prices' in Edgefield county essay con test, winners seated on the platform^: Introduction of Celebrities_.. Annie Crouch, Converse Colle ge Pageant of Colleges Bringi?^.Their Gifts to America : "America"_.Frances Turrar, Greenville Woman's College Industry_.j__*J?_Lizzie Kate Anderson, Coker Youth._.r^<-__.-Janice Morgan, Winthrop Beauty...Margaret May, Greenville Woman's College Athletics.__._.;Annie C rouch, A. B. Converse Learning...:Lr. "...Isabel Bean, A. B.-Coker Art.-Ouida Pattison, Anderson Domestic Science.-Anj?e Holmes Harrison, Chicora Music._.Helen Marsh, Columbia College Y. W. C. A-......Kathleen Kenrick, Limestone CURTAIN. Piano Solo, "Rondo in C,"_.Beethoven Ouida Pattison, Anderson College Reading, "Uncle Dan'l on Conservation".Willie Peak, Winthrop Piano Solo, "Valcik"..._John Mokery's Helen Dorn, Normal Music Graduate, Coker Vocal Solo, "A Red, Red Rose,"_.Frank S. Hastings Minnie Helena Lanham, A. B. Coker Accompanist, A'imaDeLoach Piano Solo, "Royal Procession".._Armstrong Annie Holmes Harrison, Chicora Chorus, "We Are-a Band of College Girls." Piano Solo, "Marche Mignonne".....^i^:_._Poldini Frances Alma DeLoach, Mus. B. Coker Reading, "Fleurette"....Robert W. Service Florence Adams Mims, Coker Chorus, "Marseillaise," in French,........_French Students Piano Solo, "Venetienne"-__..Benjamin Godard Genevieve Norri?. Gre? r--;.;.- .Woman's College . Chorus, "There's a^n^T^g^^fea'"Winding.'' Piano Solo, "Scherzo"._...Chopin Margaret May, Greenville Woman's College Chorus, "Smile, Smile, Smile." I lemonade. In an hour or so the inmates were all gathered under a large shade tree and the children of the L. T. L. gave a little play. There was a patriotic song and the chilldren in flower cos tumes, each representing a flower, did their part well, having been train ed by Mrs. J. H. White, superintend ent of the L. T. L. When this was ov er, their flowers were given to the inmates in the name of Jennie Cassi dy, that noble woman who conceived the idea of bringing good cheer through flowers. A medal contest was ?held, the participants being from Johnston and Edgefield, and William (Wright won the medal. Before the members of the union ail left for their homes some of them were discussing this good place for Edgefield County's unfortunates, and someone asked just how long it had been established. About seventy years ago William Scott Smyly with Mr. Johnson, Mr. Avery Bland, Mr. Mil ledge Weaver and one other gentle man were discussing some of the poor of the county and said that some provision should be made for them. From this conversation came further Arlington National Cemetery. Co. E 37th Engineers. June 4, 1918. Editor Advertiser: Along th?: Virginia slopes, oppo site the city of Washington, rests 22,000 soldiers beneath the sod of Arlington. Upon the summit of a mild de clivity stands the old Custis Lee man sion which overlooks the city of Wash ington. The old mansion now is the home of the keeper of the cemetery. Around it are great oaks and from out the green grass beneath, up rears the monument stone. In 1861, at the outbreak of the Civil War, General Lee resigned his commission to Federal Government and took up the cause of the Confed eracy for his native state. During the same year the Federal Govern ment confiscated the Lee estate of HOOacres and in 1864 by an order of the Secretary of War, 200 acres were appropriated for a military cemetery, and it was specified then that it was for the use of all soldiers dying in the hospitals of Washington and Alexandria. gentlemen eventually set the plan afoot and this present site was first used for the home, and then called [the "Poor House." The large bell that is now rung tu summon the in mates to their meals is the same one that rang for the first meal ever had there and was moulded on the plan tation of Mr. Smyly for this purpose. In 1883 the government purchas thou?hts on the subject and these five' , , e * ?ed the confiscated land from George Washington Curtis Lee. From time to time since 1864 the cemetery has been enlarged and at present occupies something over 400 acres. Macadamized roadways penetrate the cemetery at all angles and visi tors pass through daily to place flow ers on the graves as a rever?nce to the dead. A beautiful amphitheater is being erected, of the old Greek open air style, near the side entrance as a fit place to pay official tribute to the military dead. In the west section of the cemete ry is a circular roadway some 400 yards in circumference. Within this circle is a smaller circular concrete walk. Between the roadway and the walk rests thc remains of southern soldiers. This is a beautiful section A Matrimonial Prize. A young man who, during his brief career, had never been required to do very much labor at home, enlisted for the present war, and is now in a training camp "somewhere in Am erica." A few days ago his mother received a letter from him in which he said that he had never worked so hard in his life, that he had been do ing kitchen work, making beds, wash ing and drying dishes, etc., and that when he returned from the war he would make some fellow in Califor of the cemetery. Within the circu lar walk, on a granite base, is the monument of the Confederacy. In bold relief stands out the part ing of son from father and mother, nia the very best wife there ever was. j the husband from wife, and the strug -Los Angeles Times. gie of soldiers. The names of the following states and the state seals stand out in bas-relief: North Caro lina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Gergia, Alabama, Florida, Virginia, Missouri, Texas, Mississippi, and Ar kansas. On the north side are the words: "Not For Fame OR Reward Not For Place Or For Rank Not Lured By Ambition Or. Goaded By Necessity But In Simple Obedience To Duty As They Understood lt. These Men Suffered All Sacrificed All Dared All-And Died." On the suoth side: To Oor Dead Heroes By The United Daughters Of The Confederacy Victrix Causa Diis Placuit Sed Vieta Catoni. The sculptor's name appears near the base: M. Ezekiel, Rome MCMXII Rookies are coming into Fort My er every day and are about to crowd us out. You should see them the first few days after they come, with sore ?rms and sore feet they drag in to the "Y" at night and tell them all about it at home. But they are not sore in spirit-every man is try ing to become a real soldier and do credit to his camp. _ ......... S. B. Townes. Graduating Exercises of High School. The graduating exercises on Wed nesday evening at the school audi torium , were intensely interesting from beginning to end. Rev. E. C- Bailey invoked the bles sing, and America was sung. Major T. J. Lyon, who presided, announced the names of- the 1918- graduates, who are as follows: Misses Annie Sue Broadwater, Velma Cogburn, Lydia Brunson, Neta Ouzts, Lucile Reel and Annie May Culbreath The member of tn, j^k_^^'.i^^^?OT^th? highest average for the four years in the High School, was Miss Neta Ouzts of the McKendree section. Splendid papers were read by Miss Broadwater, "The Woman of Yes terday and Today;" Miss Velma Cog burn, "The Influence of a Christian Government on the World;" Miss Lydia Brunson, "The Constructive Effect of This War on America." An original reading was given by Mis3 Annie May Culbreath, which was memorized and splelndidly ren dered. Miss Lucile Reel played a p' > solo, and the delivery of diplomas was made by A. S. Tompkins in his attractive style. He would strain a point and claim two of the girls for Meeting Street when the McKendree neighborhood wished to divide hon ors. The address was made by Dr. E. P. Jones. Following this, Mr. A. E. Pad gett, chairman of the Board of Trus tees, made his annual report which is published elsewhere in this issue. Mr. Padgett commented on the fact that all the graduates were young ladies, and. hoped that when the cru el war was over there would be more boys to receive diplomas. Major Lyon made a report of the number of boys and girls who owned Liberty Bonds and War Saving and Thrift Stamps. Miss Edith Ouzts had bought the largest number of I War Savings Stamps, having about $150.00 worth. Over $5,000 was rep resented in all the three included. A splendid number of pupils were reported as members of the Junior Red Cross, there being 80 per cent, and about $100 in the treasury. On the platform during the even ing were the six graduates, Major Lyon, Rev. E. C. Bailey, A. S. Tomp kins, Dr. E. P. Jones L. W. Cheat ham, A. E. Padgett and W. C. Lynch. Medals were delivered as follows: To Clarence Boyd for greatest im provement in the Graded School, giv en each year by Dr J. S. Byrd. Miss Carolee Cogburn for highest average in the High School, given by Major Lyon. J. P. Nixon, Jr., highest aver age in the Graded School, given by Mr. E. H. Folk. Honor Students. 1st grade-Ruth Lynch. 2nd grade-Eleanor Dunovant. 3rd grade-Frances Wells. 4th grade-Anne Lawton. 5th grade-Isabel Cheatham Gth grade-Mary Lyon. RED OAK GROVE. Business Session of Missionary Society. Y. W. A. Will Meet With Miss Ma mie Bussey. m ba: On account of the delightful wea ther last Sunday after the refreshing showers, our Sunday School attend dance was larger than usual. Anoth- ..' er feature that we noticed was tht presence of every officer and teacher. The bible class teacher, Mr. G. W. Bussey, proved himself well prepared. on the lesson, handling the subject in - such a manner that all could see the distinction between real repentance and surface sorrow. The W. M. U. held a short business session after Sunday School and a good collection was taken. We were glad to have Mrs. Sallie Mims with us again. She brought a message from Circle No. 3. We feel sure their work will accomplish much good as : it is being discharged in the face of discouragement, through faith. The Y. W. A. will hold their month ly meeting with Miss Mamie Bussey on Sunday, the 16th. Her friends are delighted that she has returned from the hospital and is doing so well. Mrs. Maggie Griffis returned home from a pleasant visit to her daughter Mrs. Trapp McManus at Edgefield. Mr. Fred Mims was cordially greet ed and welcomed home for a five day's furlough from Camp Sevier. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Agqer, accompa nied by Mr. and Mrs. Holland of Graenwood, spent last Sunday at. Camp Jackson with Mr. John Agner.. Mrs. Charley Hammond has been quite sick again but will not have to undergo surgical treatment as was greatly feared at first. She had as guests Idst Sunday Mir. and Mrs. O. 0 Timmerman, Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Clegg, Mr. and Mrs. Clement, Mrs. Eva Bussey and Mrs. Lamb. j Miss Marie Hamilton and Miss Kathleen Kenrick attended the Eed Hil! Y. W..A last Sunday. We appreciated the presenceSrf the district chairman of the War "Savings Stamps committee, Mr. George Bussey of Flat Rock, at the meeting held last Friday at the Court House. Dr. Jones' remarks, the ear nest prayer by Mr. Shannonhouse and the stern facts so earnestly pre sented by our county chairman, Mr. E. J. Mims, should stimulate all who were present to feel the importance of co-operation by every individual in the success of the drive, beginning next week for War Savings Stamps. Miss Sarah Collett, the county chairman of Red Cross woman's work will organize next Saturday after noon, the 15th, the ladies of this community, so that we may do morii efficient work. We urgently insist that the women and girls come and hear the message Miss Collett will bring. We often have these appeals made for our presence and our gifts also, from the Government. Much more can be demanded of us if we do not heed the appeals made. May each individual be proud to do all in his or her power and may our dear Fath er above make us believe he is the Leader. Then we will rejoice in hav ing yielded to the service where He' guideth. Waiting for Him. "When are you going to fix that front fence, Hiram?" said the farm er's wife. "Oh, next week when Silas comes home from college." , "But what will the boy know about fixing the fence, Hiram?" "He ought to know a heap. He wrote me that he'd been taking fenc ing lessons for a month."-Country Gentleman. 7th grade-Clarence Boyd. Highest Average in Graded School. 2nd grade-John Nixon, 96 5-9 3rd grade-Effie Allen Lott, 94.6 4th grade-Clyde Arthur and Ju lia Strom, 91. 5th grade-Robert Tompkins, 96 3-9. 6th grade-Isabel Byrd, 95. 7th grade-Mitchell Wells, 94. Highest Average in High School. 1. Carolee Cogburn-94.94 2. Frances Jones-93.90 3. Velma Cogburn-93.80 4 Lois Minis-93. S 5. Margaret Blocker-92.05 6. Edwin Folk-91.83 j 7. Hob Byrd-91.80