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EDGEFIELD, S. C., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 1919 JOHNSTON LETTER. Quarantine Still in Force. Gen. Lee's Birthday Celebrated. Death of Mr. Getzen Wertz. The epidemic situation is still in such a condition as to continue the quarantine, and on Saturday, all the stores closed at two o'clock. As the majority here have been staying in doors as much as possible, this clos ing was not generally known, so the last hour or so all the merchants had almost the rush of Christmas, every one trying to get an order in. Since the organization of the Mary Ann Buie chapter, U. D. C., 22 years ago, it has been the custom to cele- i brate the birthday of the South's greatest chieftain, Robert E. Lee, and for the past few years, the cele bration has been dual, conbining Jan uary 19th, and January 21st, the birthday of Stonewall Jackson. This year this could not be had in a pub lic way, but the chapter historian, who was to arrange the manner of observance, went to the home of the chapter's invalid veteran, and carried the programme, telling him some thing of it and leaving the other part for his wife to read to him. Some ' dainties were also left. This programme gave the obi vet eran much pleasure, and as he so well ? knew these two great generals, and so many recollections were called forth, the historian decided this ob servance was just as well. Through the members of the Mis sionary Society, Baptist church, the amount of $130 was^contributed to the Armenian Sufferers. The presi dent appointed a committee compos ed of one in c""1, ?^rion of the town,' and the arnot Miss Betti from Springf the home of Phillips. Sh? two of her a Mrs. Matti ed to Charle sister being Ul. Mrs. lone Owdom has returned to her home in North Carolina after j spending some time here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Quattle baum. Mr. and Mrs. Will Rhoden are now occupying the dwelling of Mr. Willie j Yonce which he recently vacated, and Mr. and Mrs. Gall and their children I are now domiciled with Mrs. Lucy | McLenna. The handsome brick dwelling which Mr. J. Neil Lott is having e- j reefed at the historic spot at the cross roads in West Johnston is mear-1 ing completion, and is qui .e an a dornment to this part of town. The | house which now stands in front of I it, and has been occupied by Mrs. ! Nancy Lott, will be removed at the i completion of the brick dwelling. Prof. W. F. Scott while on a hunt- ' ing trip last week in the lower part of the state, bagged 30 birds in one day. Upon his return several of his friends who were sick, greatly enjoy ed some of these. Mrs. Auburn Moyer and little son of Washington, D. C., are expected here this week for a visit to friends. She is at present in Augusta with her narents, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Sat cher. Mr. Getzen W. Wertz died in the early hours of Monday morning at his home in Columbia, after an illness of several weeks. The direct cause of his death was located in his throat and tongue, and for some time he has been speechless and recently, uncon scious. Mr. Wertz was the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Wertz of this place, being nearly 4G years of age, and was reared here. His death was learned with deep regret, for he had a warm friend in every one. During his boyhood days here, every one knew him as bright, courteous and pleasant, and as he grew into man hood, he fulfilled all the promises of a noble Christian gentleman. He was a member of the Lutheran church. He was married to Miss Daisy Sat cher of Ward, and she with the chil dren, survive him. Besides the pa rents, several sisters and brothers are left to mourn him, Mrs Taylor Goodwyn, of Greenwood, Mrs. H. W. Crouch of this place, Mrs. L. D. Ho gan, of Congaree and Messrs. Leroy Wertz of Boston and Wilbur and Claude Wertz of Columbia. All of the family had been with him several days previous to his death, and all that loving hands could do, was done for his relief. The interment was made Monday afternoon at five o'clock in Columbia, following the funeral services at the church, conducted by his pastor, Dr. C. A. Freed. News has just been received of the death of Mr. Butler Satcher, which occurred at his home here. He had been ill with influenza for a few days only. He leaves a family and a large connection. Misses Mamie and Louise Cassells ;of Ellenton, have been the gusets of their brother, Mr. W. P. Cassells. Up on their return, they were accompa nied by Mrs. Cassells and children for st visit. Misses Matilda Cook and Miriam Hartley of Batesburg, were the 1 guests of Mrs. P. N. Lott during last week. Miss Ruth Harris who is attending school here, has been for a two week's visit to her home at Dearing, Ga., now that school is closed. Mr. W. A. Bradfield of Charlotte, has arrived and is again occupied with the market of cotton. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Clark have re turned from a visit to their daught er at.Monetta. Miss Juanita Woodward of Augus ta, is visiting Miss Lizzie Kate An derson. Miss Ella Mobley of Columbia, spent a part of the past week with her sister, Miss Lillian Mobley. Mr. Robert Leavell of Newberry, who has been a frequent visitor to this town, was operated on in Colum bia for appendicitis 0:1 Mouday. It is hoped that he will scan bc restored to health. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Tinner and j little son, have been quite sick, being jare thankful to say that we haven't had any deaths and all seam to be convalescing. Mr. W. E. Ouzts and family have moved in this section and it is hoped that they will be satisfied and make this their permanent home. Mr. G. C. Padgett has returned from Camp Greene, N. C., having received an honorable discharge. ' We hear with regret that Mrs. Sarah Walker is indisposed. Hope she will soon be better. Mrs. J. W. Padgett made a quick trip to Augusta Saturday to see her 1 aunt who is in the hospital suffering with injuries received from a fall. Miss Edna Blcdsoe has returned home after spending a week very pleasantly with her sister, Mrs. F. F. Padgett. ! Mr. James Franklin and family have moved near Belvedere, also Mr. Milledge Strom and his family. They are greatly mised in our community. The many friends of Mrs. Susan ?Garner will regret to learn that she j has entirely lost thc sight of one of her eyes. Miss Mabel Carpenter has Return ed home al ter a visit to her grand mother, Mrs. Fannie Murphy, j Misses Marie and Lilla Mae Pad gett have returned to Sci vern to re sume their studies at Edisto Acade Sunday was our regular meeting I day and it was pleasure to all to meet leach other again as everybody has ,been spending most of the New Year lat home on account of the "flu" and unfavorable weather. Mrs. W. E. Ouzts was a visitor at Mt. Zion Sunday. We think she will soon be one of our members, or at least it is hoped that she will, also Mr. Ouzts. They are receiving a cor dial welcome in our community. No Great Act of Heroism Required. If some irreat act of heroism was necessary to protect a child from croup, no mother would hesitate to protect her offspring, but when it is only necessary to kee]) at hand a bot tle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and give it as soon as the first indica tion of croup appears, there are many who neglect it. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is within the reach of all and is prompt and effectual. WANTED:. Tenants for several good farms. Apply to Mrs. M. J. Norris. I Sad Death of Senator B. E. Nicholson. The Reaper, has indeed plucked our fairest arid bravest, and for the past week all Edgefield has been bow ed in apprehension and sorrow over the illness of some of ber citizens, and the greatest grief has come in the passing away of Ned Nicholson, whom all the town and community mm and county loved. As Joseph Rodman Drake said of his friend Halleck: "None knew thee but to love thee, None named thee but to praise." Mr. Nicholson was at the end of his firvt week of thc present term of the Senate and was taken sick in Co lumbia on Thursday night, returning to his home on Friday the 17th. On Saturday he had improved sufficient ly to be sitting up and attending to some business in his home with those who carne to interview him. On Tuesday afternoon he was suppenly taken worse, and on Thurs ins nrsr, term 01 -_ year, when his little son, Ned, was nine years old. Mr. Nicholson also leaves a little son nine years of age. He was educated at the South Caro lina University, and studied law in the oflice of Sheppard Brothers, and was admitted to the practice of law about 1898. He was married to Miss Helen Sheppard in June 190-1, k beginning his first term in the House of Repre sentatives the following January, serving two terms. He also served four years in the Senate, and if he ! had completed this term would have j served eight years in that body where he was held in high esteem for his splendid moral qualities and superior Judgment, making him a leader of i unusual ability. At a recent meeting of the Mason ic Grand Lodge in Charleston, he was elected Junior Warden. Edgefield had no citizen more lov ed nor one more useful and unselfish. He was kind, sympathetic, approach able and honorable, always ready to I lend a helping hand or give a word of ?counsel. Some on? has said that thc sin of this age was a lack of respons iveness. This could not be attribu ted to our departed friend. Dui tag the period .of thc war, Mr. Nicholson had conducted two finan cial campaigns, one for the Red Cross, the other for the United War ?Drive, the last being directed from his bed during the first attack of in fluenza. In all his dealings with men and affairs, he was above reproach and without reproach, interested in every movement for the community good, giving of himself and his means with out stint. The funeral services were conduct ed at thc grave in Willowbrook cem etary by Rev. Mr. Turnipsced of Greenwood, assisted by Rev. Mr. Kel lar of the Johnston Methodist church, Rev. Mr. Snyder of Batesburg, Rev. E. C. Bailey of the Presbyterian church, Rev. R. G. Lee of the Bap tist church and Rev. P. P. Blalock, his pastor, Rev. A. L. Gunter, being confined to his home with influenza. The following representatives from the Senate and House came over to pay their tribute to his memory: Senators Laney of Chesterfield, Wat kins of Anderson, Ridgell of Saluda, Pierce of Richland, Christensen of Beaufort and Legislators Moore of Greenwood, Wingard of Lexington, J. L. Walker and J. L. Mims of Edge fiel'1 and Eugene Buckingham of Aiken.! Floral offerings came from the county of Edgefield, the Bar Associa tion, J"ne Banks of Edgefields and Trenton, and many others from or ganizations and individuals, covering the last resting pldce of one who will be sorely missed in the councils of state, ^nd in the affairs of Edgefield jCountyjand town, and in his own de moted family. Besides his beloved wife, he leaves ;five children, Helen, June, Ned, Eliza ?beth z^iCi John; his mother, Mrs. Elizaot'th Nicholson, and sisters Mrs. Thos."^. Rainsford, Mrs. Hallie N. Greneler, Miss Sallie Mae Nicholson, and brothers Robert of "Cedar (Grove," the old home, and W. H. Nicholson of Greenwood, j Everything was done for him that 'physicians and nurses and a devoted ; family and friends could do. He was j cut off in his prime and in his great est day of usefulness. With all his serious and earnest nature he was also of a cheerful, merry nature and would have been young a long time and fall of good works in his church and Sunday School where he had ?been superintendent for a number of ; years. No -one knows why he has gone. Some one said "Perhaps he was too 'good for this world," so we will ac cept that as the reason, and try to think of him in that wonderful com panionship of the saints on high, and j say wifli Longfellow when he lament ed tb'.-dearly and tragic death of his ^oungSBnd devoted wife: "Oh| though oft depressed and lonely, Ail njy fears arc laid aside Ii I but remember only Suchas these have lived and died." t - O happy souls, be thanKiui nu? and rest! Heaven is a goodly land; And God is love; and those He loves are blest; Now thou dost understand; The least thou hast is "better than the best. Life thou didst hope for, now up on thine eyes The new life opens fair; Before thy feet the blessed jour ney lies Through homelands everywhere; And heaven to thee is all a sweet surprise." Tribute to Mrs. W. L. Timmer man. The Ropers community was great ly saddened on the eve of January 15, 1919, when Mrs. W. L. Timmer man died after a week's illness of influenza-pneumonia. "Mary Lizzie," as she was affec tionately called, was yet a young woman, the idol of her hu.-band and nine children, the joy and light of j her home, but God in His wisdom saw fit to take her to her home in heaven. To know her was to love her, for never have AVC known anyone with a more amiable disposition. She was quiet and gentle in her manner, hav ing a smile for every one. She was generous and public spirited. Due to her interest in war work, a Red Cross Auxiliary was organized at Ropers, of which she was chairman. She was earnest and faithful in her work in the Woman's Missionary Society, being the efficient secretary and treasurer of the neighborhood circle, always rendering her part of the programme in an interesting way. She will be sorely missed, but we bow to the will of God knowing "He jdoeth all things well." May her beau tiful character shed its influence a ?long the pathway of her heart-strick ?en husband and children, j The body was laid to rest in the [Sweetwater Cemetary. Mrs. Timmer jman was a member of Republican church. Her pastor, Rev. J. W. Kes terson, conducted the funeral ser vice. A devoted friend. You can change your bicycle into a two-cylinder motor-driven machine by adding the Johnson Motor Wheel. Come in and see them. I Stewart & Kernaghan. Concerts and Other Enjoy ments in Boston. I went to the First Baptist church this morning, where I go every Sun day morning, and I usually visit the Art Museum and hear lectures, 'or to Symphony Hall on Sunday af ternoon and Friday afternoon. Every Friday night and Saturday morning I attend recitals at the Le land Powers School. Grand Opera will begin soon, two different companies at different ?times, and I am looking forward to that I am going to a W. C. T. U. meet ing tomorrow afternoon at Tremont Temple with Mrs. Frisbee, the presi jdent of one of the local organizations here and state secretary of the Mas sachusetts W. C. T. U. The second faculty recital took place last Friday night at thc Leland I Powers School, when Mrs. Elizabeth j Pooler-Rice read Ibsen's "The Doll I House." Mr Powers, they say, con siders her the greatest woman reader in America. She is a graduate of the Leland Powers School. The weather is still very pleasant. Recently at the breakfast table, I sat | 'by a little Chinese girl, to whom I ; ?talked, finding her very pleasant. She j I wore the native costume and said she ^ had been in this country only one j month. She spoke English very well, and will study nursing in the Sim enons school. Seeing her drink cocoa, : ! I asked her ' if she wouldn't prefer I ?tea. She smiled and said they drank! : cocoa also in China. We had Boston brown bread for j dinner to-night and Boston baked ! ? beans-if we cared for them-but I 'did not. The bread is delightful, very ?much like our gingerbread with rai ;sins. It is very dark and eaten with ?the dinner. I ate nearly a plate of i cornbread to-day at lunch. No one uvon j anim, ne ?>uo u ??-.., ... six feet. He limped as he walked, and we wondered if he had been wounded in some of the internal troubles in j Russia. He began his programme by ' playing the "Star Spangled Banner," | that one thing I cnn understand and 'love when other things are foreign to me. The second concert was thc Sym phony concert at which Mabel Gar- j ?rison, a grand opera singer was thc j soloist. This concert was also begun with the "Star Spangled Banner, as, ; all of the Symphony concerts are. I I don't think that any person or orches tra could excel the beauty and feel-' 'ing that this dirctor used, although I he is not an American, but. a French man. In thc rendering of this song, ?I wonder, if after I leave Boston, I; ?won't miss hearing our national an them played by this great orchestra more than any other one thing. The third concert was on Sunday afternoon also at the Symphony Hall. ?At this time Madame Galli-Curci 'sang. I believe that this concert was Iso bcauliful and inspiring that I? shall never forget it or the impres sion that it made on that vast audi ence. Almost every seat was taken and the people were standing all a- j ?round thc wails. The whole platform, ; which was very large, was filled with | people. In order to accomodate the j people, the stage and all thc stand- ; ing room had to be used. Just room enough for the piano and for Mad ame Galli-Curci to stand was left, j The audience clapped till she return- ; ed time and time and time again. As : two of the encores she sang Robin A dair and Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes, which sounded pleasing to the southerners in the hall. It seems to me that when the program ends that the concert has just be gun, for the people leave their seats and crowd around the platform wait ing to hear the singer again. At the end, Madame Galli-Curci herself, played Home, Sweet Home, and sang it. She wore a beautiful colonial costume and was so quaint and lovely that the audience was1 overcome. She waved her hand and 1 threw a kiss at the people as she left the stage, and we left the hall reluc antly. Florence Minis, 56 Gainsboro St. P. S. Congratulations! I have just been reading the glorious prohibition I RED OAK GROVE. Mr. Yancy Dorn Buried at the Grove. Mrs. Sarah Brooks Dies in Her 76 Year. The announcement of the death of Hon. B. E. Nicholson cast a gloom over our entire community, for he had many warm friends here to whom he so many times has proven a real friend. Though he is no more with us, his influence, ever liveth to make better the lives of his fellow men by his having dispensed .a life so pure and noble. His going seems mysterious, being so useful, active and young, but our dear Father Mooth all things well." One by one, the once large family of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Dorn has passed away, leaving only five mem bers. Mr. Yancy Dorn of Augusta being the victim of influenza, died on the 11th, and was buried at Red Oak Grove tht following day. He uni ted with this church in his childhood. Those surviving him are, Mrs. Mamie "Walker, Mrs. Press Parkman, Messrs. J. B., G. M. and W. M. Dorn, all of this section, and a host of nieces and nephews. Their many friends extend heart-felt sympathy to them in the sudden departure of their brother, making the occasion doubly sad by the community all around being in the midst of sickness, and so few able to even render their presence on this sad occasion. On the 23 of -January, this commu nity was again called upon to lay to rest one of the eldest members of Red Oak Grove church, Mrs. ?aN-- H Brooks. She had been in failing health for a long time, but the end came very suddenly. As her strength had greatly improved, she went for a .; Uar daughter, Mrs. Dow. As noticed she ? ?; scious, from which stage sm ... rall;od, dying in a few hours. V Mrs. Brooks was a widow of th? late Mr. Jack Brooks, and was 76 years of age. They had lived peace ably, making good citizens in this secci?n. Since Mr. Brooks' death, fourteen years ago, Mrs. Brooks had lived with her children. She spoke of being so blessed, many times to the writer, and always praised the Lord for his goodness to her, for the devo tion of her family. She is survived by the following children, Mesdames P. W., J. J., W. M. and G. M. Doolittle; Mrs. W. A. Dow, Mrs. Will Willis, a son Mr. Will Brooks and forty-nine grandchildren. Six great-grandchildren, and ons sis ter, Mrs Mattie Quarlcs of Fruit Hill. Mrs. Brocks had many friends who extended their sympathy to her lov ed ones in their sad bereavement. Rev. Kesterson conducted the fu neral at the cemetary at Red Oak Grove where she was buried by her husband. Our section has developed no new cases of sickness m the past ten days, so we feel that the cloud is passing away. Flat Rock school work was resum ed cn Monday morning the 27th. Real Estate Changes. Mr. John W. Quarles has sold his farm near Antioch, where he now re sides, to his brother, Mr. Carey Quarles, and has purchased the very desirable farm of Mr. M. D. Lyon in South Edgeiield. Mr. Quarles will come to Edgeficid to reside the first of next year. Mr. Carey Quarles sold his farm near Antioch where he now lives, to Mr. T. P. Lyon. By these changes Antioch will lose a good citi zen and Edgefield will gain one, Edgefield can always make room for such men as John Quarles. Men of his type are a valuable asset to any community. news in the papers. I had already written Mrs. Thompson that I would attend the'W. C. T. U. meeting Mon day afternoon. I suppose they will have a jubilee over the victory. The chimes were ringing hymns to-night to celebrate the victory. My room mate says: "Suffrage next." I saw Ruth Tompkins to-night. lb always puts me in a good humor to see her.