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?Ideal $twB$nptt H ^rclfr (toto t i 5 I r ! i NO. 12 JOHNSTON LETTER. Address by Mr. Jacobs. Ai noon Picnics for School. New Century Club Held Meeting. On Friday evening, May 30th the auditorium of the High Sci at 9 o'clock. Hon. Jos.' oh Jacobs, has recently returrned from Ch will address the public, his talk b ing on his views <ind impression! Turkey and China. About three y ago Mr. Jacobs left here to serv< interpreter i? Turkey, remaii there a year, then going to Ch where he ro^e high in governnu authority, acting as American ( sui. The address of Mr. Jacobs will of great interest and much value everyone should he<ir him. The public is invited to atteni Mrs.-T. B. Haltiwanger has reti ed to Greenwood after a visit to daughter, Mrs. W. F. Scott. Mr. G. P. Cobb, who was so ill week, having suffered a stroke apoplexy, is much improved, brother, Mr. Beman Cobb, of Gre ville, has been with him since his ness. Mr. Willie Pearce Stevens arri1 on Monday from Florida with beautiful bride, they arc spending few days at the home of the forme father, Mr. P. C. Stevens. Mr. Stevens had gone to Florida visit his nancee, and while there p suaded her to have their marris take place at the time. Warm congratulations are extei ed to them by a host of friends. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cox have go to Henderson, N. C. to visit the fi mer's mother. Mrs. C. P. Corn is going to W halla this week to visit her parents. On Sunday morning, Rev. W. Brooke gave a detailed account of t ^^gg^S^^?^^^ recent held in Atlanta. On Sunday evening he preach upon reaching the third mile-stone his work here with the people Johnston, having entered upon 1 ministry here on May 16, 1916. The Woodward Lumber Co., Augusta has presented to the Bapti church 300 splendid fans. On tl back of each is to be found mar scripture quotations. During tl summer, these fans will be great! enjoyed. The Methodist charge here is to t congratulated upon the fine gift t further the Centenary movement. I this charge of which Rev. David Ke lar is pastor, are three churche: Johnston, Harmony and Spann. Th charge was asked for $12,000 and b Sunday $17,000 was pledged. The a mount is still increasing, and it i thought it will reach the $20,00 mark. This is a grand movement am everyone is deeply concerned over il and others than the Methodists an rejoicing in their noble efforts. Miss Jennie White of Chester ha: been visiting Mrs. JL. D. Crouch. Misses Viola and Magdaleen Ans tin of Augusta have been visiting ir the home of Mr. Joe Jacobs. Those from here who attended th? Shriners' meeting last weelc 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 Lewis carried her grade on Friday past. Mrs. 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 - afternoon, the young matron's' club meeting with her. Dorothy Perkins " roses fill many baskets t:bout the large gre living room and made a pleasing i 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 hip 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-tl less, there was a good attendance f the meetings held here are alwa very enjoyable. Mrs. Chas.- Ped rick, the hoste mother, assisted her in receiving t arrivals. Miss Clara Sawyer conducted t meeting, the chief business beir 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 beautif and appropriate resolutions upon tf 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 Zena Payne; Correspon ing Secretary, Mrs. J. A. Lott to su ceed Mrs. P. N. Lott, who had servi the term of two years; Treasure Miss Mallie Waters, to succeed Mi James Strother; Critic, Mrs. H. . Grant; Librarian, Mrs. J. L. Walker At the Federation, all clubs we requested to send at least six boo to the Girls' School at Campobell This school corresponds to the Boj Reformatory School at Florence. Tl Librarian, Mrs. Walker was asked see to the sending of the books \vhi< the members dr ? i at this meetin Mrs. P. N. Lvu had charge of tl literary period using "Prophi-" the subject which was most i lng.. .Mrs. Olin Eidson gave paper and Mrs. J. H. White ai J. A. Lott gave selections on t ject. Mrs. Lon Crouch gave a r Later the hostess served di cream and pound cake, s\ve< decorating each plate. Mrs. T. R. Hoyt most delightful; entertained the We-are-Twelve clu on Friday afternoon. In addition to the members, thei were 24 guests and nine f 'des c rook, filled with these, the roi ns wei animated scenes. The game was liv< 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 hor oree being Mrs. Oliver Hamiltor This pleasant occasion was had in th home of Mrs. P. N. Kneese, whic 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 oi 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 wa: voted on and the program at eacl meeting will be made out by a leadei and three assistants, each leader t( thinks will interest the members, select any musical subject that sh? Miss Payne appointed the commit tees to facilitate the work for th? 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 tak 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 son ps were given and then sung. The songs" of 1843 and 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 iil 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 t> Diplomacy de partment of th- ugo Law School has written t1 xt on International Law which : ? reference hand-book j of the Cr .issioners at the Peace Conference in France, over all text j books on that subject. This authority ?spoke very highly of Dr. Lee's brief on International Law. The woi'k on . Christian Ethics and Philosophy were equally commended. I Dr. Lee, with Mrs. Lee, during the , j month of June, will attend the com fmencement exercises of the Chicago j 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." j The faculty of the Law School is : ! composed of leading lawyers, of Chi ? cago, many of whom have attained i national reputation, and the methods !of instruction conform to the latest ? and most approved ideas upon the i wnicn 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 Edgefield, at Furman University. : Mrs. James Cantelou 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 entertaning paper on the French Revoluton. This was preceded by the , roll call to which each member re wded with items of interest con- , corning 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. I 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. 1 their composers were given. "Colum bia, the Gem of the Ocean," was sung. "Amerca" 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-J ceded to be the song that would last... "Kniting,"'the woman's song. "Thejj Rose of No Man's Land" and "You've" j 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 served an elaborate salad cours? with iced tea? Tlie Advertiser pres cut of the proposed ho Edpield. A Worthy Southern Home. The assertion that a prophet is not wtho?t honor save in his own coun try is true not only of people but of places; -On Saturday afternoon I drove: out to what is known as the old ??ntelou homestead, now owned and occupied by Mr. S. A. Brunson, and-found it to my delight to be one of those old Southern mansions of whicji the sunny South alone can boast. The New England home with its stern porchless front seems to recede fron?-.the one entering through its tw?^efoorways made to keep out the whistling wind. On the contrary the Snnft'om home sends a spacious lecieu LU enanca Ouim.t...,_ 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 lived in the mountains, and who, looking out 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 MIMS. E. N. Smith Writes From France. April 20, 1919. My dear loving Mother: I will answer your kind 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 [jetting 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, 30 don't worry. We will be taken care Df. I will be glad, to have some good country sausage.once again. I will be home in May or June. I am so glad that Georgia comes and stays with you all. It seems good that I will be leaving here any time 10W. If you worry about me read the Uth chapter of St. John. Good luck to you all. - Your loving son, ".~~E. N. SMITH;-"" eiits this week in adv spital 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 $30,000 and stock will be sold on easy terms at $100 per share. Committees in every' section of the county have been appointed tc solicit stock and accept ??rofi.ivill nffnrinc? A Heining school .ma. Jluii: v tiiw?._, 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 Swearing en, W. W. Miller. Horn's Creek-Geo. Swearingen, Chairman; F. F. Rainsford, Mrs. S. B. Mays. 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, 19,19. _ Pure .Porto Rica Potato Plants ready to deliver every day in the week at $2.00 per thousand. C. W. WATSON, 5-28-lt. Oh my, what a pleasure, to know that when your FORD needs SER VICE that the YONCE MOTOR CO., is on "the joh !-Adv. ance o? its erection ?j linty io be located in I ALONG THE POTOMAC. Stanmore Townes Writes In teresting Description of a Boat Ride on the Potomac River. Dear Advertiser: Shrill blows the whistle as the U. S. [S. Moosehead leaves the Washington j clocks for Indian Head, the Naval ?Proving Station, thirty miles down ?the Potomac. 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 above all jwooded slope and just on tu^ vi _ j slope with eight large massive col-) ;umns stands the old Curtis-Lee man sion. And this is Arlington, the Nation al Cemetery. Then, beyond, the wireless towers of the Radio Staion vie in height with the Washington monument but not in beauty, for the towers are steel. The steamer swiftly glides oil down the calm Potomac whose banks: stand over a mile apart along this route, and now and then a lowland 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 gTandj-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 a simple, brick enclosure, but obscured from the river by the grove. ? -. We are now sixteen miles down the river and farther on, as father back, the verdant slopes on either side stretch far anti. wide. a ? i v . ?. i And here and there juts out into. the river an abrupt' promontory oh whose summit rests a mansion, by ; hardwood trees surrounded and in beauty almost equal to the banks of the Rhine. How pleasantly steanis the boat ? long this wide and winding stream! You are gazing at the hills of Mary land, while by your side a blonde's loose tresses are floating to the breeze, her heavenly blue eyes, bluer 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?-' tion of a little Argonne hell. The ! boat arrives at Indian Head, the. Naval Proving Grounds. My next letr ter will tell you about it. S. Bi TOWNES, :;i Box 100. Indian Head, Md., . ftj . May 22, 19T9.~~" -"f