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? '..'/-Y ; vrcc M _ y : ! ~-:----:? VOL. 84 EDGEFIELD, S. C., WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 1919 NO. 12 JOHNSTON LETTER. Address by Mr. Jacobs. After noon Picnics for School. New Century Club Held Meeting. On Friday evening, May 30th, in the auditorium of the High School, at 9 o'clock. Hon. Joseph Jacobs, who has recently returrned from China, will address the public, his talk bear ing on his views <and impressions of Turkey and China. About three years ago Mr. Jacobs left here to serve as interpreter in Turkey, remaining there a year, then going to China, where he rose high in governmenal authority, acting as American con sul. The address of Mr. Jacobs will be of great interest and much value and everyone should he^r him. The public is invited to attend. Mrs. J. B. Haltiwanger has return ed to Greenwood after a visit to her daughter, Mrs. W. F. Scott. Mr. G. P. Cobb, who was so ill last week, having suffered a stroke of apoplexy, is much improved. His brother, Mr. Beman Cobb, of Green ville, has been with him since his ill ness. Mr. Willie Pearce Stevens arrived on Monday from Florida with his beautiful bride, they are spending a few days at the home of the former's father, Mr. P. C. Stevens. Mr. Stevens had gone to Florida to visit his fiancee, and while there "per suaded her to have their marriage take place at the time. Warm congratulations are extend ed to them by a host of friends. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cox have gone to Henderson, N. C. to visit the for mer's mother. Mrs. C. P. Corn is going to Wal halla this week to visit her parents. On Sunday morning, Rev. W. S. Brooke gave a detailed account of the 35vntlxer? -Bsy thrt-Cigryen tipn rocen tly held in' Atlanta. On Sunday evening he preached upon reaching the third mile-stone of his work here with the people of Johnston, having entered upon his ministry here on May 16, 1916. The Woodward Lumber Co., of Augusta has presented to the Baptist church 300 splendid fans. On the back of each is to be found many scripture quotations. During the summer, these fans will be greatly enjoyed. The Methodist charge here is to be congratulated upon the fine gift to further the Centenary movement. In this charge of which Rev. David Kel lar is pastor, are three churches, Johnston, Harmony, and Spann. The charge was asked for $12,000 and by Sunday $17,000 was pledged. The a mount is still increasing, and .it is thought it will reach the $20,000 mark. This is a grand movement and everyone is deeply concerned over it, and others than the Methodists are rejoicing in their noble efforts. Miss.Jennie White pf Chester has been visiting Mrs.JL. D. Crouch. Misses Viola and Magdaleen Aus tin of Augusta have been visiting in the home of Mr. Joe Jacobs. Those from here/who attended the Shriners' meeting last wee/k at Spar tanburg were Messrs. John Wright,* J. A. Lott, Spann Toney, George Hardy, J. W. Stirnen, W. M. Wright, Joseph Cox and William Rhoden. Mrs. H. W. Crouch and Mrs. L. S. Maxwell have xturned from Mullins, and with them came Mrs. Grace Crouch, who has been spending the winter with her mother, Mrs. Smith. Everyone welcomes her back. The various grades of the High School are enjoying afternoon pic nics and the teachers are giving the young folks happy times. Lessons are completed without a recess, the day the picnic is had and then in; a large wagon, about noon, all start off to Slide Hill or Lover's Leap. Miss Helen ^Levos carried her grade on Friday past. 'M?sl L. C. Lat imer carried the 3rd grade .and Miss Ella Jacobs took her grade. Each child carried a box of good things while others contributed ingredients for making churns of ice cream. Cones in quantities were .carried and each child testified to enjoying three or four cones-_,_. Mrs. C. P. Corn was a most cordial hostess- on-- last-- .Monday^ af ternoony the young matrons' club meeting with"' her. Dorothy Perkins " roses fill Imany baskets about the large gre living roora and made a pleasing < feet. There were several other gue? and 'all enjoyed a game of progressi rook. While sweet music was bei: had the hostess served a delicio salad course. Mrs. I. T. Welling w presented the honor guest prize, M: J. L. Walker, the prize, for the hig est score and Miss Sue Smith a pri for making the highest cut. The New Century club met Tu? day afternoon at Breezy Heights, t home of Mrs. J. W. Marsh. T weather was inclement but never-tr less, there was a good attendance f the meeting? held here are alwa very enjoyable. Mrs. Chas.- Pedrick, the hoste: mother, assisted her in receiving t arrivals. Miss Clara Sawyer conducted t meeting, the chief business bein hearing the report of the recent fe eration, which was given in a fi and comprehensive manner by Mi J. H. White. And reading of bea.utif and appropriate resolutions upon ti death of Mrs. F. M. Boyd by Mrs. A. Lott, chairman. The election officers were as follows: Presider Miss Clara Sawyer; Vice-Presider Mrs. J. W. Marsh; Recording Seer tary, Miss Ze^a Payne; Correspon ing Secretary, Mrs. J. A. Lott to su ceed Mrs. P. N. Lott, who had serv< the term of two years; Treasure Miss Mallie Waters, to succeed Mi James Strother; Critic, Mrs. H. J Grant; Librarian, Mrs. J. L. Walker j At the Federation, all clubs we: (requested to send at least six bool ito the Girls' School at Campobell j This school corresponds to the Boy Reformatory School at Florence. Tl Librarian, Mrs. Walker was asked 1 see to the sending of the books whu the members donated at this meetin Mrs. P. N. Lott had charge of tl literary period using "Prophi-" the subject which was most i j^?;7.Mrs. Olin. Eidson gave paper ?nd Mrs. J. H. White ai J. A. Lott gave selections on t je ct. Mrs. Lon Crouch gave a r Later the hostess served di cream and pound cake, swe< decorating each plate. Mrs. T. R. Hoyt most delightful! entertained the We-are-Twelve clo on Friday afternoon. In addition to the members, thei were 24 guests and nine tables c rook, filled with these, the rooms wer animated scenes. The game was livt ly and all enjoyed it. Later the hostess served a deliciou repast, being assisted by Mrs. Far nie Hoyt. Mrs. J. W. Mish entertained the I Tau club on last Thursday, the hon ore? being Mrs. Oliver Hamilton This pleasant occasion.was had in th home of Mrs. P. N. Kneese, whicl was attractively decorated in quanti ties of flowers. A game of progress ive rook passed a happy hour afte which a tempting repast was served The Apollo Music club met 01 Wednesday afternoon in the home o: Mrs. T. R .Hoyt, she with Mrs. J. W Cox being hostess. This was the last meeting for th< year and all meetings have been s< enjoyable, with the musical pro gram and study, that every one wa; sorry that they were ended. Th study course for next year was voted on and the program at eac? meeting will be made out by a leadei and three assistants, each leader tc thinks will interest the members, select any. musical subject that she Miss Payne appointed, the commit tees' to facilitate the work for the coming year. To prepare the year book: Chair man, Mrs. Mims Walker, Mesdames T. R. Hoyt and J. H. White and Miss Gladys Sawyer. Social Service: Chairman, Mrs. C. P. Corn, Mesdames, W. J. Hatcher, and L. S. Maxwell. Entertainment: Chairman, Miss Emma Bouknight, Mesdames Joe Cox W. F. Scott, J. W. Marsh and Miss Sallie Heyward. Miss Emma Bouknight had charge of the program this afternoon, "Pa triotic Songs of America" being: the subject. The patriotic songs were $ak en up in order of their origin and a doption. First, "Yankee Doodle," ?second, "Hail Columbia" and third, "The Star Spangled Banner." The origin of these songs were given and then sung." The songs'1 of 18T43" arid Rev. R. G. Lee Receives Degree of Doctor of Philosophy. The Chicago Law School has con ferred the degree of Doctor of Phil osophy upon Rev. R. G. Lee, pastor of the Baptist Church. In this school, no honorary degrees are conferred, so that this honor is won by actual attainment of knowledge and passing of examination through study and re search on the following subjects: Ethics, Microcosmos, Political Phil osophy, Jurisprudence, Political E conomy and Sociology. The obtaining of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Civ il Law, is the result of strict compli ance to the required conditions for each degree and only after the appli cant shall have attained a prescribed ?standard of scholarship and submits a satisfactory thesis. The Dean of the Diplomacy de partment of the Chicago. Law School has written the text on International ?Law which is the reference hand-book j of the Commissioners at the Peace ?Conference in France, over all'text .books on that subject. This authority ! spoke very highly of Dr. Lee's brief on International Law. The work on , Christian Ethics and Philosophy were equally commended, j Dr. Lee, with Mrs. Lee, during the month of June, will attend the com 'mencement exercises of the Chicago Law School when the degrees will be publicly conferred, and he has been ?invited to make an address, the sub ject being "A Chorus of Confirma tions." The subject of the thesis is ?"Civilization, the Beneficiary of In vention." The faculty of the Law School is composed of leading lawyers, of Chi cago, many of whom have attained ?national reputation, and the methods !of instruction conform lo the l?test land most approved ideas upon the .:.r. s-: CC ?S3Z i il! y nd })?. Idreainina Liva: VVJ?;? aggiYo ~ wnien would lead to a degree. Dr. Lee is a graduate of Furman University and also did post graduate work in Latin and Spanish at Tulane i University, teaching these languages ?the year previous to his coming to ??dgefield, at Furman University. ?Mrs. James Can te lou Enter tains D. A. R. The May meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution took place at the home of Mrs. James Can telou on Tuesday afternoon. The historical part of the program was in charge of Mrs. D. B. Holling worth. Mrs. James Cantelou read a very enterta?ing paper on the French Revoluton. This was preceded by the roll call to which each rr-mber re sponded with items of interest con cerning the achievements of great women of to-day. Miss Miriam Norris sang the Mar sellaise in a stirring manner. A report of D. A. R. congress was read by Mrs. . Mamie Tillman. Miss Florence Mims told of some places of Revolutionary interest in and around Boston. The business session was in charge of Mrs. Mamie Tillman. Plans were made for the 17th of June at Cedar Fields, for the ordering of a memorial tablet and the college girls' entertain ment. At the conclusion of the program a refreshing salad course with iced tea was served, Misses Justine Can telou and R?sela Parker very gra ciously serving. their composers were given. "Colum bia, . the Gem of the Ocean," was sung; wAmerca" was next and then the songs of 1861-65. "Dixie" was was sung. : Last ..came the songs, inspired by, the world war. "Keep the Home Fires: Burning,", the leader stated, was con* ceded to be the song; that would last.. "Knitting,'?" the woman's song. "The Rose of Nb-Man's -Land" and "You've* Got to Get Up in the Morning," a song of Camp Jackson, were sung; After this interesting program, the hostess assisted by Mesdames John Wright.-and Fannie -Hoyt- sewed an elaborate sal?d ~cou'rsV~w?th"?ceT tea? C.." . * lille Advertiser pres* cut of the proposed Kos Edpield. A Worthy Southern Home. The-assertion that a prophet is not j wthout honor save in his own coun- j try is true not only of people but of places^ -On Saturday afternoon I droved out to what is known as the I old C?ntelou homestead, now owned and occupied by Mr. S. A. Bronson, j and'\found it to my delight to be one of those old Southern mansions of whic^' the sunny South alone can Tafe New England home with its stern porchless front seems to recede from .the one entering through its two^doorways made to keep out the whistling wind. On the contrary the <?n?B?v?rn home sends ..a spacious. .. .'";.:'....; y.ii- Yankee cold-hearted, i '. " .. p_H?ti?i!?v how^-'f, i at the Cantelou homestead I saw the rooms occupied by Preston S. Brooks who made himself famous hy defying Charles Sumner, who in a public speech reflected upon the South. One is inclined to believe that Mother Nature must dearly love the South for she visits it with the kind est beneficence and fills it with the greatest bounty. The stately old trees which surround the place make a fit ting frame for the masterpiece which they inclose. Most people are like the little girl who-Hved-in the mountains, and who, looking ont into the distance, saw other" mountains, blue instead of green. She went in search of the dis tant blue ones and on arriving saw that the mountains she left were now the' blue ones, having taken on the enchantment of distance. Though the Southerner may go? North to study the architecture of New England, and the Northern man may ;come South to see the beautiful landscapes of the South, happy is the man who has the-grace to see in the things : of. his own home town, the glories of a great past. FLORENCE M IMS. E. N. Smith Writes From France. April 20, 1919. My dear loving Mother: I will answer your Lind letter which I received to-day. I was so glad to hear from you all, and to know that you were well. You and Pa are getting on so well with the farm, you wrote me. That is fine. Don't be troubled about me, for when God saved me and forgave me my sins, he promised to he With me,' so don't worry. We will be taken care of. r lm\\\ beuglai; to have some good country sausage:-once:again.' I will be home in May or June. I am so glad-that Georgia coin?s and stays with you alL It seems good, that ?~will be leaving here any time now. j 'If you worry about, me read the 14th chapter of St. John. Good luck to you all. -????.?..-a? -Your loving son, .-> ~ : ^vrsemms:.-* nits this week in ad VJ jpijtal for Edgefield co Steps Taken to Build Hospital in Edgefield. At a meeting held a few days ago definite steps were taken looking to the building of a hospital in Edge field, the following officers being e lected: Dr. A. R. Nicholson, presi dent; Dr. R. A. Morsh, secretary and Dr. J. N. Crafton, treasurer. The Edgefield County Hospital Associa tion will be capitalized at $50,000 and stock will be sold on easy terms at $100 per share. Committees in every section of the county have been appointed to solicit stock and accept froo-will nffnv?Ti?r?. A <'rnining School neetion with tho hosp i ?J. . Tue ?o?ovvhv: sub- oT>*B?ite?s .; ive ?uta. neill y ?ilCU._, Mathis, H. W. McKie. ; ; Meriwether-Dr. W. H. Mathis, Chairman; H. F. Cooper,.Miss Emmie Lanham, Mrs. Thos. J. Briggs, Mrs. Wiley Glover. Cleora-C. M. Williams, Chairman; ; Miss Janie Reel, J. W Morgan, Mrs. Luther Brunson, Mrs. R. A. Wash.! Pleasant Lane-Dr. J. H. Self, Chairman; F. L. Timmerman, Mrs. L. H. Hamilton, J. F. Shaffer, Mrs. Ed. Byrd. Meeting Street-J. F. Payne, Chair man; Miss Lena Sevens, Mrs. J. K. Allen, Mrs. Wm. Logue, John Bryan. Waycross-M. B. Hamilton, Chair man; Mrs. John R. Blocker, C. A. Nicholson, Wm. Ransom. Johnston-:Dr. George D. Walker, Chairman; W. D. Ouzts, Dr. C. P. Corn, Dr. C. F. Strother, Dr. S. G. Mobley, Mrs.-W. D. Ready, Mrs. Jas. H. White. Philippi-Mr. Burrell Boatwright, Chairman; Lewis Holmes, Mrs. John Claxton, Mrs. " Geo." Scott. " Trenton-Dr. S. A. Morrall, Chair man; Mrs. J. D. Mathis, Mrs. Julius Vann, Mrs. Dorian Swearingen, W. W. Miller. Horn's Creek-Geo. Swearingen, Chairman; F. F. Rainsford, Mrs. S. B. Mays. j Harmony-G. M. Smith, Chair man; Miss Emma Bouknight, W. G. Ouzts, O. W. Wright; ? Edgefield-J. G. Edwards, Chair man; B. B. Jones, Mrs. J. L. Mims, L. Wigfall Cheatham, Miss Elizabeth Rainsford, T. A. Hightower, Miss Mae Tompkins, Miss Marjorie Tomp kins, Miss. Annie Clisby. Sub-Committees to report to Cen tral Committee in Secretary's office, Tompkins and Marsh's office, June 17th, l.ai9. - s ; Pure \Poirtc< Rica Potato Plants ready to deliver every day in the week at.'$2.0jDI per thousand. C. W. WATSON, 5-28-lt. Oh my, what a pleasure, to know that when your FORD needs SER VICE that the YONGE MOTOR-CO., is on the job !--Adv. - ince o? its erection fd linty to be located in j ALONG THE POTOMAC. Stanmore Townes Writes In j teresting Description of a Boat Ride on the Potomac River. Dear Advertiser: Shrill blows the whistle as the U. S.' fs. Moosehead leaves the Washington ?docks for Indian Head, the Naval ?Proving Station, thirty miles down. ?the Potomac. I The trip is one continuous scene of j boundless beauty. As the steamer leaves the docks you look back on. (the Capitol dome and the Congress-'. ?ional Library, magnificent nhovp all Liie ..'.?'.< iiin :(..;.. monum*nfc ri vs; ;? ihdre?l and fifty-five fee* r.-.-.i>: wooded slope and just on tup of :?._ ? slope with eight large massive col umns stands th?' old Curtis-Lee man sion. . J? * ;? 7 ; And this is Arlington, the ? Nation al Cemetery. Then, beyond, the wireless towers of the Radio Staion vie in height withj the Washington monument but not in: beauty, for the towers are steel. | i The steamer swiftly glides on down the calm Potomac whose hanks; stand over, a mile apart along this' route, and''now.--, and then a lowland j field, all green with pasture grass as sail the wooded slopes that stretch/ for miles on either bank. On the right bank is a manson,. magnificently gran?!-the home of. Washington, and around this man-; sion is a grove of trees, hickory oak, elm and wild locust. The august spot.; is revered. High on a pole the Stars- and" Stripes float to the breeze and at a) little distance off is the tomb of Wash ington in ? simple, brick enclosure, but obscured from r the river by the' grove.. - --.-1 J i We are now sixteen miles down the' river and farther on, as father back,: the verdant slopes on either' side! stretch far arid. wide. And her,* and there juts out inti>| the river an-abrupt promontory oh j' whose summit rests a mansion, by ; hardwood trees surrounded and in^ beauty almost equal to the banks o?\ the Rhine. \ i j How pleasantly steams the boat long this, wide and winding stream'.; You are gazing at the hills of Mary- : land, while by your side a blonde'^ loose tresses are floating to the' breeze, her heavenly blue eyes, bluer j than the seas, her, dark georgette: dress and mouse-hue stockings ex-' quisitely constructed for a form lik?? chiseled architecture. You hear a thunder, like a- repet?- j tion of a little Argonne hell.: Th? j boat arrives "at Indian Head, th?. Naval Proving, Grounds. My next left-.; ter will tell you about it. S; TBrTOWTTES, ;?T Box 100. [ii Indian Head?, Md., . , J [j "~ IMajT 2271919.-1--'?