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(?Uti? ?Newfipaper H ^mr?b (Sardina VOL. 84 EDGEFIELD, S. C., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 1919 NO. 8 JOHNSTON LETTER. Many Store Windows Decorat ed Unique Game of Base ball. Death of Mrs. Mc Lenna. In order to raise funds to purchase a curtain for the stage of the High Sehool auditorium, the faculty of the school and some ?of the high school pupils erossed bats on the diamond near the school building on Friday afternoon The two teams came on in procession, the faculty being in white and black and the players were Misses Antoinette Denny, Gertrude Strother, Mildred Abrams, Ella Ja cobs, Helen Lewis, Katherine Carl ington and Margaret Holland, and Prof. W. F. Scott and Prof. Stanton Lott. Their style of entry was amus ing, two of the teachers drawing the "littlest" teacher, Miss Holland, on a little red wagon as she held the bat. The high schooi players were in red and white and made a gay spot on the field, these being Misses Aline and Annie Mae Reames, Pearl and Grace Witt, Edith Wright, Minnie West moreland, Ruth Harris, Emma Ready, Loise Boyd and Bennie Barnes. The score resulted in a score of 9 to 6 in favor of the faculty. The game was a very amusing one and the batting and pitching of the balls at times brought forth much laughter but nevertheless all did real well, under the circum stances. Since Messrs. Scott and Lott were professional players, their eff orts were not counted to the credit of the score. Dr. J. A. Dobey was umpire for the game. Corn and Maxwell's Drug store offered $3.00 toward the purchase of the curtain to any of the girls making a home run, and the People Drug Co. offered ?1.00 for the same, but none were ever able to ac complish this. A German helmet has been offered to the merchant who has the best dec orated window, in advertisement of the Liberty loan drive.. Among the windows most attractive are those in the stores of Norris Millinery Co., Mr. David Howard, Mr. Alvin Owdom and Mr. J. Neil Lott. The windows are very patriotic in their decorations and each one deserves a helmet. Miss Helen Lewis entertained the faculty of the high school on Thurs day evening with a delightful tea,, which was. given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Howard Payne. Mrs. Brannon of Spartanburg is visitng in the home of her father, Mr. J. P. Hart. Mrs. O. D. Black and Mrs. J H. White attended the State U. D. C. convention last week in Darlington. Mrs. Slack was 4th vice president, but this year was made 2nd vice pres ident. Mrs. Lucy McLenna died at her home here on Saturday after a week's illness of pneumonia. Mrs. McLenna had reached an advanced age, and with other serious complications her body was unable to resist the disease. She was the wife of Mr. E. N. McLen na, the first editor of a Johnston pa per, "The Monitor,' and they were among the earliest residents of the town. They had three children, Mrs. George Wright, wife of Rev. George Wright and Miss Clara McLenna, who both died many years ago. An only son, Mr. W. Alvin McLenna of Waldo Fla., survives her, besides a number of grandchildren. An only sister, Mrs. Crouch of Batesburg and a brother, Mr. Gardner of Wagener, are left. Mrs. McLenna was a beautiful Chris tian character, was quiet and gentle, and was held in warm affection by a large circle of friends here. She was a member of the Baptist church and as long as her health permitted, was always found in her accustomed pew. She will be greatly missed in the town of Johnston where she resided for so many years. The funeral serv ices were conducted on Sunday after noon by Rev. W. S. Brooke, and the body was laid tenderly beside the grave of her husband. Many beauti ful flowers covered her bier. Rev. H. B. White of Saluda, filled the pulpit of the Baptist church on Sunday morning in the absence of Rev. Brcoke who is still working for the Educational Campaign fund. Ev ery one was delighted to hear Mr. White and enjoyed his discourse. Miss Orlena Cartledge entertained the Pi Tau club on Wednesday after noon in a very happy manner and the presence of Mrs. I. T. Welling of Dar lington, a former member, gave much pleasure to all. After an hour of past time and music, a dainty salad courss was served. Miss Katherine Carlington spent the week-end at her home in New berry. Johnstom is well represented this week at the State Federation, at Win throp College, those going are Miss Clara Sawyer and Mrs. H. D. Grant of the New Century club; Miss Zena Payne and Mrs. C. P. Corn of the Mu sic club and Mrs. O. D. Black and Mrs. J. H. White. Little Annie Lamar, the three year old girl of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Lewis happened to a painful accident last Thursday. A vessel of scalding water was on a low table and the little one, in some way reached it and poured part of the contents over on her. The scald was a very bad one on the little body, but her injuries were not se rious. Mrs. W. B. Ouzts has returned from Tennille, Ga., and her friends will be glad to know that she is im proving. ^ Mrs. Harriet Kenney has been vis iting relatives in Edgefield. Mrs. Coleman and Miss Ruth Cole man of Aiken, are guests of Mrs. W. E. LaGrone. Miss Eula Boyd will arrive soon to make her home with the family of Mr. F. M. Boyd. During her girlhood she attended school here and there are many friends who will welcome her. Misses Heyward and Carlington were hostesses for the Apollo Music club held last Tuesday in the home of Mrs. J. A. Dobey. There was a good attendance, and several visitors. The club voted to contribute to the scholarship funds that were to be dis cussed at the coming Federation.,The resolutions sent out to all clubs to the effect that nothing of German manufacture would v were endorsed. Th asked to bring topic . at next meeting. Officers were e; tor che coni mg year, the i elcted: Miss Zen: Mrs. C. P. Corn, io* .ice-president; Mrs. J. W. Marsh, corresponding sec retary; Miss Emma Bouknight, re cording secretary; Miss Clara Sawyer critic; Miss Antoinette Denny, treas urer; Mrs. T. R. Hoyt having served two years, and Mrs. W. F. Scott was ?lected parliamentarian to succeed Mrs. W. J. Hatcher. Mrs. Mims Wal ker was elected 2nd vice-president to fill the place of Miss Gertrude Strother. A splendid program with Poland as subject, was led by Mrs. J. W. Marsh, rhe music was that of Polish compo sers. A tempting salad course, with iced tea was served. Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Dobey are at home from Augusta where their son, James Nixon, was under treatment at the hospital, having had his ton sils removed. There is a joke on one of the farm ers here who is still holding cotton, that is told by one of the drug store clerks. The said farmer talks and thinks of cotton daily. He went to the fount to get a drink but did not wish any ice in it. He said, "Fix me up a grape juice, but do not put any cotton in it." Memorial Day will be observed aere by the U. D. C. on Sunday, May llth, instead of the 10th. In the af ternoon a memorial 6trmon will be preached by Rev. David Kellar at the Methodist church. It is hoped that ?very veteran who can, will attend ;his service. Everyone is delighted to know that Mr. Joe Jacobs will arrive in about \ week, after an absence of two fears. Mr. Jacobs held an office of ?igh honor whHe in China. Dr. G. D. Walker attended the State Medical Association held in florence recently, and also attended ;he general meeting held in New Or eans. * How is Your Complexion? A woman should grow more beau iful as she grows older and she will vith due regard to baths, diet and ex >rcise, and by keeping her liver and >owels in good working order. If you ire haggard and yellow, your eyes osing their lustre and whites becom ng yellowish, your flesh flabby, it nay be due to indigestion or to a iluggish liver. Chamberlain's Tablets :orrect these disorders. W. C. T. U. Meeting at Baptist Church. Sunday evening the Baptist church ?was crowded with friends of the tem perance cause to participate in the meeting in the interest of prohibition arranged by the Edgefield W. C. T. U. Our people of the county are get ting closer and closer together as a county unit, and Edgefield rarely ar ranges a program of a general na ture that the friends of Johnston, Trenton, Harmony, Philippi and the surrounding churches are not invited to participate. On this occasion, the Johnston or chestra very generously came over and aided most delightfully in the music. Little Miss Inez Rhoden of Johnston who had recently won a sil ver medal in song, came over on in vitation and gave this selection "An gry Words, O let them Never," with piano accompaniment by Miss Antoi nette Denny. A quartette, "Brighter Days are Coming" was sung by Ju lian Mims, Edwin Rives, Dixon Tim merman and Robert Ouzts. Mr. F. M. Boyd sang that splendid selection, The Battle Song," and the chorus was sung by the 48 young la dies and girls representing the rati fied states, these singing the first two verses behind the scenes and later marching through the chruch singing the last verse. Each one was dressed in white with the names of the states which had ratified the prohibition a mendment across their breasts. The three states which have not ratified, Connecticut, Rhode Island and New Jersey were dressed in black, carry ing black umbrellas with the names of these states written across them. The young ladies who represented these were Misses Margaret Madden, Mattie Saunders and Thelma Jack son. The Victory song which has been t-Un riotirmal rnnVPntionS for 5. Garw?e >}? e*;M)? .*. . ? f tha ?sc: tn--. aX?u?t P -o .\*> .!. T's.-? sermon WHS r-s'oachcv: by Le.. ::. G. T v as..r was full of thought hurry the burial of John Barleycorn. Rev. A. L. Gunter read the scrip tures and Rev. P. P. Blalock led in prayer. A collection for the Jubilee fund was taken and the Jubilee cho rus given by the choir. Several beautiful selections were rendered by the orchestra. Miss Miriam Norris was organist for the evening. An Appeal to the Colored Peo ple. Mr. Editor: Will you allow me space in your paper to appeal to the Colored Minis ters of Edgefield County? Dear Brethren : The government is calling upon her people for another and final Loan. I hope you'll impress upon our people to discharge their duty in this matter. Then we will be able to say that we were LOYAL from start to finish. A. W. Simpkins. April 30th, 1919. War Tank. South Carolina is particularly for tunate to get three tanks to be taken en tour over the State that the peo ple may see the workings of the "whippets" that broke the morale of the German army. There has been so much of romance and of mystery a bout these great crawling fortresses that the people have a great curiosity to see them. These tanks will cover the entire State, beginning Columbia, Charles ton and Greenvlle. The sergeants in charge are Blankenship of Richmond, Va., at Greenville; Wells of Michi gan at Charleston and Young of New York State and Landis of Cleveland, Ohio, in Columbia. Landis is a smooth faced chap who has a very pleasant smile, but he was 20 months in for eign activities, and saw a whole lot of ups and downs in the tanks. His tank served at different times with six combat divisions and he was in the Argonne Woods fighting for two weeks. These young men who have seen so many wonderful things on battle fields in France will accompany the tanks and demonstrate them. R?solutions on the Death of Mrs. L. D. Holmes. On the 27th of March 1919, our entire community was saddened when the'death angel carried to the sweet beyond, our dear sister and co-work er, Mrs. L. D. Holmes. When Mr. and Mrs. Holmes were first, married, Mrs. C. F. Pechman and Mrs. T R. Denny of Johnston c?me to Philippi and organized a Loyal Tem perance Legion and we elected Mrs. Anni -Belle Holmes as leader. She was true and loyal to her class until her ?health failed and she had to give up lier work she loved so well. Later she was elected treasurer of the mis son Society which she also served faithfully. At her death she was correspond ing 'secretar^ of 1 a W. C. T. U. tb which she V/as tr id faithful as well-as to the caus. nis organization represented and which she loved so much. As an appreciation of her life and work, we the members of the Philippi Baptist church, missionary society and W. C. T. U. offer the following resolutions : 1st. That we bow in humble sub mission to the divine Providence and return thanks to God for the noble life and example she left us of faith, patience and loving service. 2n0. That we cherish her memory, as one following closely in the foot 5tepsvof her Lord, doing all the good she could in her own home and fam ily civcle as well as in all the commu nity, How we all loved Mrs. Anna Belle Holmes! 3rd. That we extend to the be reaved husband, mother, brother and sister^ our sincere sympathy in their overwhelming sorrow, with the pray ers that our Heavenly Father who took their loved one to Himself will sust? in them, and the dear loved ones 1 ?v:i/ir<?Ti in this dark hour. tiona .?C--.M. ?jir:jhinat??, a /- ' r? ?c. '?'??e. fedg?fiejig Adv???? :z "um- '.. 'IvTO T? t Wu b Mi :. M was sc fond, and ti?.:: ;i copy be sent tc liCT hcr^ayed Baker. Mrs. Mary Cullum, Mrs. Anna Derrick, Mrs. Mattie Claxton, Mrs. Maude Scott, Committee. Resolutions on the Death of Mrs. J. T. Mims. Whereas in God's wisdom He has seen fit to remove from our midst our beloved sister and friend, Mrs Kate Hill Mims, we the members of the Woman's Missionary Society of the Edgefield Methodist church wish to express our sense of loss in her death. That while we bow in humble sub mission to the will of Him "who doeth all things well," we greatly miss her, and hold in grateful remembrance the service she rendered for the Mas ter's cause. Be it resolved therefore That we extend to her loved ones our deepest sympathy in their be reavement. Mrs. A. L. Gunter, Mrs. L. P. Smith, Mrs. J. G. Edwards, Committee. Scenes From Camp Jackson and Tilloloy Slides. Thursday evening in the Opera House, the Daughters of the Ameri can Revolution gave a very enjoyable entertainment a part of which was an unexpected addition to the program in the scenes from Camp Jackson by the fourteen members of the Glee Club who had come over for the af ternoon Victory Loan meeting in the Opera House. The opening number was an array of little boys and girls with flags who sang "Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean," and then little Margaret Lyon sang:, "Buy a Bond" for the Baby," which was loudly applauded and highly apupreciated by the audi ence. Then came an hour of entertain ment by the Glee Club from Camp Jackson, in music, choruses and tab leaux which was highly entertaining from beginning to end. Rev. A. L. Gunter was master of ceremonies, and at the close of the comedy, announced that Miss Annie Clisby would give the story of Til loloy, which she did just previous to the display of the pictures, making very clear the location and previous and present condition of this village in Picardy, and the part the D. A. R. is doing in its reconstruction, thus giving an added pleasure to the scenes as they appeared on the screen. Mr. Gunter gave the explanation of each picture as they appeared, and each gave a glimpse of what the dev astation by the Hun has done for this and many other towns and cities of fair France. About $65 was taken in at the door. The young soldiers were entertain ed in the following homes: Mrs. J. R. Cantelou, Mrs. E C. Bailey, Mrs. W. C. Tompkins, Mrs. C. M. DeLoach, Mrs. B. L. Mims, Miss Elizabeth Rainsford, Mrs. A. A. Woodson, Mrs. A. S. Tompkins, and their stay was greatly enjoyed. Great Woman Speaker to be at Johnston. Monday, May 12, Mrs. Deborah Knox Livingstone of Bangor, Maine, will speak at Johnston in the interest of temperance and prohibition. All unions in Edgefield county and Salu da are invitd to attend and hear Mrs. Livingstone speak. She is one of the most charming of all the many charm ing women in the ranks of the Wo 'man's Christian Temperance Union, i There will be a convention of the ?Edgefield and Saluda county unions ?at this time at Johnston. Let all lo jcal unions in Edgefield county bear ?this meeting in mind and be prepar ing to attend this great occasion at Johnston. I Mrs. Livingstone is an ideal speak er, and is one of the most distinguish ed women of the many W. C. T. U. platform speakers. She will be in our State for four days, visiting Aiken just previous to her visit to John ston. Further notice will be given ? Lo J *0i" have just hcaru thai i he '. i1 ic ..." :- credited with tiaV'ni: I the merchanaise uacu ... ?isfiaj . ?our merchants. This is a mistake. We have no such powers, and nothing ?could have been further from our ?minds. Certainly there never has been jany such instuctions sent out from I the League, nor any mention of a de sire to have such an order passed. We ?have often expressed indvidually, a ?desire that our streets might be bet ter kept and each year we ask the co -operation of both merchants, and council in our clean up week, but at no time have we ventured beyond the premises of those who have joined the contests from year to year. We regret to find this report very widely credited. If .our friends would stop to think they would realize that we have no such authority, and if every wo man in our community belonged to the League it would be an easy mat ter to correct this without using your valuable space for this. And now for an explanation. From time to time we have requests like this to come to us: "Can't you Civic Leaguers prevail upon the council to oil the street from the square to the depot?" "Why don't you Civic League members use your influence and stop this mutilation of our shade trees?" "Can't the Civic League have some sort of chicken law passed?" "Why don't the Civic League have the Court House cleaned up?" These are samples of requests that come to us. Now, while we would be glad to assist along these lines, and many others, we could hardly be wthin our bounds and the council and county officials might very properly remind us to attend to our own busi ness. There is much that we can do there is great room for improvement, and much to be done in laying the foundations for Greater Edgefield It will take the co-operation of every citizen regardless of color or sex, to complete the job creditably, and the Civic League is no slacker. Sincerely, Mrs. W. L. Dunovant, Pres. FOR SALE: White peas for plant ing. E. S. JOHNSON, Edgefield, S. C. 4-16-4L MAJOR BUNCH KILLED. Prominent Clarks Hill (S. C.) Officer Loses Life Shortly After Landing at New York. Information has been -wired to his father, Dr. G. A. Bunch, at Clarks Hill, S. C., that his son, Major H. E. Bunch, of the medical officers Re serve Corps, Rainbow Division, was killed in an automobile accident yes terday. The accident occurred Satur day. Death resulted Sunday morning at 8 o'clock, the skull having been fractured. From the meagre details at hand, it appears that Major Bunch, with oth er officers, was making the trip from the landing doc* at Hoboken to Camp Merritt, N. J., when the accident hap pened. Major Bunch was very well known in Augusta especially among the med ical fraternity. He graduated at the Medical College here about five years ago. He was about 23 years of age. He is recalled as one of the finest of young men, who had well equip ped himself in his profession and he was a physician of great promise. Major Bunch went overseas before the United States entered the world war, being an early volunteer. He be gan service in the French army and was transferred to the Rainbow Divi sion when that organization reached France. He has been in the midst of the most bitter of the fighting. At one time he was gassed very severely. He has had remarkable escape after re markable escape. In one engagement a portion of his clothing was shot from his body. Shells have slain men standing next to him on more occa sions than one. That he should have so courage ously gone through the war ann" - :>.- day Uis ?elurn te the States,, ttl ?< ?y y - v- h L dttSfe doubly .:M\ ' . .?.; -?V Of T!:..'!;- 1 .rO." H? .was rar rttrd deeply esteemed throughout this section. ;- Vitrwsta Chronicle. I Camp Merritt, N. J., April 27. ?Major H. E. Bunch of South Caroli na, a medical officer attached to the '168th Infantry, who recently return led from service overseas, and Private j Joseph Phillips, a Texan, attached to the casual battalion here, died at the ?base hospital today of injuries re ceived Friday night when two jitneys collided near the reservation. The death list now numbers six. After an autopsy, performed today County Physician Ogden expressed ? the belief that the two drivers, arrest Jed after the accident, were going at 150 miles an hour. Honor Roll of Red Hill Graded School. (Month ending April 18, 1919.) First Grade. Eileen Quarks, Mary Strom, Mack Brown, Ruth Burton. Third Grade. Alma Johnson, Cathleen Prince, Pauline Quarles, Lillian Quarles. Fourth Grade. Jeter Kesterson, Ernest Quarles, Ansel McLendon. Fifth Grade. Fannie Belle Prince, Helen Stone, Louise Quarles. Sixth Grade. Addie Belle Johnson, Mattie Belle Mathis, Napoleon Kesterson. Seventh Grade. Addie Sue McLendon. Eighth Grade. Minnie Belle Bailey, Emmie Bur ton, Gladys Burton, Jennie McDaniel, Myrtis McLendon. Tenth Grade. Maggie Quarles, Ellen Quarles, Carrie Mae Johnson, Martha Mc Daniel Perfect Attendance. Cathleen Prince, Helen Stone, Fannie Belle Prince, Ansel McLen don, Willie Mae Burton, Minnie Belle Bailey, Myrtis McLendon, Addie Sue McLendon, Robert Stone, Maud Smith, Lavina Smith. FOR SALE: Sows and gilts ready bred. Apply to J. E. MIMS. Wanted. To buy 200 bushels of charcoal. E. W. Samuel.