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Widest ^ewHpaper In3oM daxolm SDGEFIELD, S. C., WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 1919 JOHNSTON LETTER. s r 1 c tl n cl P Cl si di h M H ca m* Commencement Exercises Fri day. Mayor and Council Elected. Death of Mrs. . Missouri Lott. The Commencement exercises of the High School begins on Friday evening, 9:30 o'clock, a musical re cital to be had. On Sunday morning, rt the school auditorium, the Baccalaureate ser mon will be preached by the Rev. Da vid Kellar, and on Monday evening, the literary address will be delivered before the graduating class, by Dr. Lodge of Limestone College. On Saturday at Mt. Pleasant church there will be a meeting of the First Division of the Ridge Associa tion and the Missionary societies of the churches in this division are urg ed to be present. The Junior organi zations are also cordially invited. The election for mayor and coun cilmen was had one day last week. There were four names out for mayor: Mr. Edwin R. Mobley, Mr. J. H. Thrailkill, Mr. J. G. Mobley. Mr. Edwin R. Mobley was elected. The councilmen are: Messrs. H. W. Crouch, T. S. Milford, Cleveland Derrick, Earl Smith, P. B. Waters and Mims Walker. In the death of Mrs. Missouri Lott which occurred last Wednesday / morning about ten o'clock; the town lost one of its most honored and be loved women. She was truly one of the Mothers of Israel, and many rise up to call her blessed. Mrs. Lott was 82 years of age, and was a most remarkable woman, j M having passed through many epochs j bc in her country's history, and was a I or real patriot. [ye It was especially in the home that the force and strength of her beau tiful life shone with such a Juster. First of all, she was a trusting Christ- jis janj. and reared her large household '"th m the fiar and admonition " Nn? Lord, an? tneac ucwicu crinaren are as monuments to this life now ended, j Ec She was a faithful wife and a lov- ?ch ing mother, and these noble sons and cu the daughter will miss the touch of bu her gentle hand, for it ever held the j of caressing touch as in childhmd. Her .-Ja life was a benediction to all. We cannot call her dead, for to se live in the lives of all left, is not to reo die. She has only passed over the riv- ! er to await the coming of her loved p< ones. On Thursday morning the funeral services were conducted in the home Tl by her pastor. Rev. W. S. Brooke who jsa was assisted by Dr. Lee of JSdge?eld. A beautiful tribute was paid her :?i memory. "Asleep in Jesus" and "Face jb< to Face" were softly sung. Following M the service the body was carried to (C? the family burying ground and ten-?te derly laid to rest beside the grave of I vi her beloved husband, Capt William jC Lott. f It was a request that the D. of C. j sing "How Firm a Foundation" at |xi the funeral. She was a loyal member ? o of this organization and it was a sad a pleasure for the ru embers-to f ol) ow, o out the request. A sheaf of wheat in jv a wreath of red and white was sent j by the D. of C. |* Tte Missionary society of which - V she was a faithful member, placed a . wreath of flowers on her casket. |t Her last resting place was literally jv a mound of flowers sent by sorrowing t friends. The deepest sympathy is felt for all the children, Mrs. W. B. Cogburn, Mr. W. E. Lott, Mr. A. P. Lott, Mr. Luther Lott and Mr. Jack A. Lott in the going of their saintly mother. Mrs. W. J. McGarity and little son of Aiken are the guests of Mrs. T. R. Denny. Dr. and Mrs. Frank Lewis of Charleston, are visiting Mrs. A. P. Lewis. Miss Elizabeth Suber of Saluda, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs M. W. Crouch. Miss Suber is quite an ac complished musician. Mrs. Yeomans, of Hendersonville, N. C., is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Cox. Mrs. C. D. Kenney left on Thurs day evening to join her husband at Warrenville, where they will make their home. Mr. Kenney some time ago, \purchased the mercantile line from the estate of the late Mr. Eid son, and for the past two months he J and his son, Mr. Robert Kenney hav been at Warrenville. Everyone r? gretted to have this estimable famil make their home elsewhere. A most delightful affair of the pas week was that of last Wednesday aft ernoon when Mrs. Olin Eidson enter tained in honor of her sisters, Misse Eva and Jessie Rushton. The rooms were bright and fra grant with many flowers and aboui were tables, with pretty score card: given to each one, soon had all seated with partners. Dainty little pink booklets, on each page were found 36 groupes of words that signified some qualification of noted men and women, each three words beginning with the initial of the noted man. For instance, Real-Earnest-Leader, the ruessers found out to be R. E. L., Robert E. Lee. Three minutes were given each iage, the ones making most correct y progressing. At the conclusion it vas found that Mrs. O. D. Black had he largest number of correct ?ns vers. After the contest the hostess as- 1 isted by Mrs. Herbert Eidson, Mrs. i ?earce Rushton and Mrs. W. G. I "empleton, served an elaborate salad ourse, Everyone greatly enjoyed he occasion. The W. C. T. U. met Friday after oon with Mrs. T. R. Denny. The bief point of interest was in the re ort of the Jubilee Drive and the I Jmmittee reported $187. There were j x memorial members made in this 1 rive, Mrs. J. D. Eidson, Mrs. Eleanor 1 rey, Mr. J. L. Smith, Mri D. T. Onzts 1 T. T. R. Denny ( and Mr. w! J. i uiet, and the union voted to make ? rs. C. F. Pechman, a memorial mern- * ir. This was a beautiful tribute to ie that was president for BO many * ?ars and labored to faithfully in the e use. a Others are contemplating making ?morial members of loved ones. $25 si the amount to memorialize on" ^ 2 work. _ iking scrap books for soldiers at irt Sheridan, which is the "God ild" of the W. C. T. U., was dis- 1> ssed, also the sending of a contri tion. It was decided to send a box c] sweets to the soldiers 'at Campjvv ckson. u Temperance Sunday had been ob-jS) rved here in a good way, with the jj. ntest. I k The L. T. L. was reported in a^, mrishing condition, a representa- . w ire coming to make the report. jg The subject for the afternoon wasjt? he Flower Mission and Jennie Cas-jV idy's birthday. lb Mrs. 0. D. Black arranged the pro-|s ram giving some thoughts on tbe|v ?autiful mission of flowers. Miss L :ary Walker gave an enjoyable vo- L tl solo that she had given at a con- |n ?st. Readings and an account of the isit to the County Home on Jennie c asady's birthday completed the pro cam. n Miss Beulah McATemar, a noted ? ?der of Kuper, W. Va., will be here L n the evening of July 11th to g?ve?a n entertainment under the auspices g f the W. C. T. U., this to be "Mrs. v yiggs of the Cabbage Patch." + Mrs. J. W. Stimens who is at Johns j! [opkins is muth improved, and is ex- [c lected home soon. The Sunday School convention of he Ridge association has "been pre iously announced with the names of he speakers. This is to be J.une 25th md 26 th. here in the Baptist church, ["he chief address will be that of ^ Wednesday evening by Dr.%E. Pendle ,on Jones of Batesburg, on "Missions c ind the $75,000,000 Program." a A committee has been appointed to ' nake arrangements for the conven- * ;ion. Mrs. W. J. Hatcher compimented ? ?er sisters, the Misses Duncan of At- T anta, with a party on Monday even- 1 jig, every detail of which was greatly ' sn joyed. The rooms were fragrant 1 tvith many cut flowers and. before a progressive game, lovely music was ( had. * A unmber of tables were arranged, ( a different amusement for each one, A and the couple being most successful would be the one to progress. There < was much fun and laughter at the ta- ( bles as each diversion was tried. After an hour of the game a dc-11 licious course of pink and white ] block cream with pound cake was i served, a pink boutonni?re being on 1 Rev. J. T. Littlejohn Writes From Scranton. Dear Brother Mims: Your paper has come this week laden with many good things from "home." The meeting at Trenton of the5 Missionary societies of the 2nd Di vision brings many happy memories )f other days. Then the account of Children's 3ay at dear old Rehoboth. My! how wish I could have been there tc lave heard the children speak ano"-, ing, and to announce that '?dinner rill be served at the table and every ?ne is invited to dinner." Then the haking of hands with all the people, /hat a time it would have been for] I would have met friends from Idgefield, Republican, Antioch, Red lill, Gilgal, Plum Branch and Parka ille. And that great dinner as only Rehoboth people can serve. I raise ly hat and make my politest bow to ll my friends in dear old Edgefield nd McCormick counties. I see too, you mention that a son born to Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Little-. ?hn. Yes sir. C. B. Jr., takea his ?auty from his grandfather, his .andmother still has her beauty, e hope and pray that the little iel-, w will be a great preacher some J. T. Jr., has just finished his jun r year at Furman University and is w at Blue Ridge, N. C., attending missionary conference. He will; ish at Furman next year and will to the Seminary at Louisville, Ky.$ sn to China as a missionary. \\ Mr. and Mrs. "Rose Cottage" are ppy in the work that God has call-1" them to. We have a good church d a noble people to work with. .: Pardon me, I did not mean to say much, but onjv waTitp^ jn^^ Say1!! sign ROSE COTTAGE. ;w Business Changes Hands. Edgefield's most foremost mer int prince is Mr. A. A. Edmunds, o built a business from the ground , got rich and retired in six weeks ling out lock, stock and barrel to Clyde Jackson. Well, we don't ow just exactly how much our end did net out of the deal but j h i'll wager a goodly sum that he 'ti ve full sixteen ounces and some- |g nes "leetle de rise" as long as he ja is in business. Mr. Jackson has |t ught a good business at a good md and we feel confident that he ll make a success of it. We know he j I ll, if straightforward dealing andjE ?se application to business will ?\ ake iL it Thu Out and Take it With You. A. man often forgets the exact ime of the article he wishes to pur lase, and as a last resort takes some ing else instead. That is always dis jointing and unsatisfactory. The Ie way is to cut this out and take it ith you so as to make sure of get ng Chamberlain's tablets. You will id nothing quite so satisfactory for mstipation and indigestion. ich plate. Miss Janie Bruce is the guest of iends here. Mrs. Dayton Toole of Aiken, is ?siting her mother, Mrs. Price. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Smith returned n Monday from their honeymoon, nd Avlil soon be domiciled in their ome, Mr. Smith having purchased ie dwelling of Mr. C. D. Kenney. On Saturday afternoon Mrs. .rchie Lewis entertained the young mtrons' club in a thoroughly de ghtful manner the occasion being ad in the home of Mrs. M. W. !rouch. Gorgeous summer flowers decorat d the rooms and the tables for rook nd dainty little score cards helped ach one to get their* correct seat nth partner. There were a number of guests ?ther than the members and several >ut of town visitors. After an enjoyable game, the hos ;ess, assisted by Mrs. Crouch, Miss Elizabeth Suber and Mrs. C. P. Corn, ;erved a dainty salad course with iced :ea and lemon snow. Stanmore B. Townes Writes of Returned Soldiers. Dear Advertiser: The newspapers, magazines, week es and monthlys continually ask and discuss the question, "What are we going to do with the returning soldier?" The interrogation fairly smacks of insolence. That the soldier took care of himself on the Western Front is proof enough that he can take care I of himself here. It is a bluff ol' an enterprise that will not give back to a soldier his old job. But in case a discharged soldier cannot get his old position back, he is certainly able to hold his own and compete with any person that has his place. It is not expedient from an economical standpoint to discharge ar. employe to give the returned sol dier his old job. But if the employe and the soldier are both capable and earnest there should be room for both. If there is not room for both, one of the two can certainly find a place if he has experience at his trade or profession." Why speak of sending the return ed soldier to reclaimed farm lands? He is a free citizen and will choose his own calling and environments in ?very instance. The returned soldier wants but ittle help and no sympathy. According to the Salvation Army, Ip 'A man may be down but he's never A mt." And the Salvation Army knows "or it was there on all occasions. Let the returned soldier alone ie will adjust himself. Just a suggestion to the soldier D rho may read this letter: There are v orae good positions open in the gov- lc rnment service-eight hours a day ^ nd six days a week. a.? Your physical examination at the in im? of discharge will answer for the k> irnish this information. The government pay is based on fe our experience and pluck. S. B. TOWNES. ar Ol P. 0. Box 100, W; Indian Head, Md. Tl -:- b( Picnic at Cedar Fields. st The Daughters of the American ly Evolution have planned annually to |te isit during the summer months ajc? istoric spot in our county and bring.ir o the remembrance of the present Iii encration some of the noted spots ;S< nd distinguished heroes of the olden imes. On Tuesday, a very congenial rowd of about 125 friends from sedgefield, Johnston and contiguous n ections gathered at Cedar Fields to " riew the old cemetery where so many t listinguished sons and daughters of v )ld Edgefield are buried, and also to y ;ee the old spot where the first Sim- s dns settled in Edgefield county. . ' t Th? spot selected was a romantic t md beautiful place under the large r pines where a stand had been erected for the speakers midway between Ce-i( dar Fields and the cemetery. U Many automobiles had arrived by\\ -.he time for the programme to begin, and these were filled with interested people, and chairs arranged around ha front of the stand gave comfort to all who came to enjoy the occasion. Hon. J. L. Minis, a descendant of Arthur Simkins, was master of cere monies, and introduced first, Rev. Mr. Petross of the Episcopal church who made the opening prayer. This was followed by an original "Ode to Edgefield" given by Miss Sarah Collett, which was beautiful and highly appreciated. Hon. S. McGowan Simkins deliver er a sketch of Judge Arthur Simkins, which although containing much of fact, was placed in a setting of elo quence and sentiment which made it greatly enjoyed. Just as this address was cl<-sed, the rain began to come down and the pic nic dispersed to Simmon's Ridge church not far away where the meet ing was continued after a sumptuous repast had been enjoyed. At the close of the dinner which was abundant and in great variety, the speaker of the occasion, General Milledge L. Bonham, who said he had roved and hunted over the hills and [dales of Edgefield and all around this [historic spot as a boy, was called up on to make the address. He began by saying that he loved to be invited and to come back to Edgefield, and he made the people feel in all that he said and by his sincere manner, that he meant what he said. His address was full of fine thought, and Edge field is proud of this great son of her soil and descendant of Arthur Sim kins. The Honorable Orlando Shep pard, also a descendant, inh-oduced General Bonham, in a happy talk of a few minutes. James 0. Sheppard, who has just returned from overseas service in France, and is a descendant of Judge Simkins, was called upon and made a very interesting extemporaneous speech on some of his impressions a broad, and his great joy at being a gain in old Edgefield and among his I friends. Mrs. Agatha Woodson gave an ! original poem on the Edgefield heroes of to-day. A collection of $5.00 was taken, and left with the church as a reman-1* oration for its use. Among the visitors from a distance it vere General and Mrs. M. L. Bon- s lam, Miss Aldrich, Mrs. J. Jl. Van liver of Anderson; Dr. and Mrs. Du- j ^andYoungblood, and Mr. and Mrs. L ohn Cheatham and their children of he Winterseat section. Although the gathering was a good ?j. rowd, a majority of the persons L resent were descendants of Judge ! irthur Simkins and their families. Carnival and Vaudeville at Trenton. Tuesday evening in the new school L uilding at Trenton, a Carnival and audeville will be given by the best ?cal talent for the benefit of the Y. L C. A. and the school improvement ?sociation. This gives promise of be-, g the best entertainment of the 6 nd that has eyerJjeaD.^-woxaing',1^ Idone that will tend to make every j ature a success. There will not be we dull moment of the entire evening na id as the program is miscellane- ,th< is in character, pleasant diversion ga ill be provided for all who attend. SI he admission to the vaudeville will j s 15 and 20 cents. All of the side f0 lows of the carnival will be exceed- , Ec interesting. Not only will the en-1 trtainment be a good one lat the W) ?use for which it is given is d**3rv- t?, ig of our generous support. Do not j iii to be there-in the Trenton I mool building next Tuesday, June 4, at 8:45 o'clock. Eight Room Bungalow. I A report from the parsonage com- ^ littee of the Baptist church was ^ f.ade Sunday morning to the erfect , hat the committee has about agreed q ipon a plan for an eight-room ^ louse. It will be a bungalow of a c' tory and a half, two rooms being on ' he second floor. It is estimated that ^ he cost at this time will be in the d leighborhood of SG.000. When a par-.1( ?onage is erected on the lot near the ' murch it will be quite an addition to n ;he church property. While it is true j mat the lot is not level, yet the ad-!g vantages of having the pastor reside fi near the church far outweighs this fi little objection to the lot. After all improvements have been made and the modern residence ?stands forth complete it will be the pride of the church. Movies Friday Night. Do not miss the Movies in the?^ Opera House Friday night. An at-1 tractive programme as usual will be \, put on, including the serial, "The ^ Demon's Shadow." Two reels of this I will be thrown on the canvas and the j. audience will be thrilled by the tragic scenes. There are a number of cli maxes to this popular serial which ? has delighted large audiences at other places. Get interested in this attrac tion and follow it through to the end. See the train wreck, the uncoup ling of cars and blowing up the bag gage car, the hold-up and hand-to hand fight in a blizzard. There will not be a dull minute throughout the entire serial. Tell your friends about it. Friday night this thrilling serial will be a part of the fine programme that has been arranged.-Adv. Let us sell your land at auction Now is the time to list it See me. SAM B. NICHOLSON. ( CLEORA CULLINGS. Cotton Looking Well. Good Wheat Crop. Canning Out fits Purchased. Desires Telephone Line. The farmers around here have a bout gotten out of the grass, Crops are looking very well. Cotton is late and small but in good growing con dition. There is some complaint of poor stands of corn. The wheat crop was very good, but had too much rain while it was in bloom to make a heavy crop. Early sats were fine where they were not ;oo badly thinned by the cold. Late jats were badly killed by the cold md what were left were light and iorry feed. Mr. Levi Quarles lost a fine mule ast week, found it dead in the pas ure. Miss Ellie Mims is spending some ime with her sister, Mrs. L. R. Brun on. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Tompkins and udge N. L. Brunson spent Sunday nth Mr. W. P. Brunson. The scarcity of labor is causing sveral in this section to buy two orse riding cultivators and they are oing fine work. Do twice the amount f work and do it Detter than one orse plows. The canning business is on the som in this commuinty. Three new inning outfits have been ordered in ie last month and we are ordering ins by the thousand. Some tried inning vegetables last year and 2re so well pleased with it that more e trying it. Instead of being con?n \ to fried food thro^gjijthe^t?g^?^jg !d<5Smr-on a Visit; 'jwfiSflHHHcS Platt Brunson came home' last' ek with his d?charge, .fxom the . vy. Talton PrrrfflWfiflWoTn^rom ? army two'weks ago. Bowles Mor n and Tom Griffis who are with the st Division will be home soon. ?, We are going to make another ef rt to get a telephone line from Igefield to Cleora this summer. Miss Hattie Brunson who has been irking in the Clerk's office for some ne has come home for the summer. SUBSCRIBER. Training School at Lander College. ivJ Rev. L. D. Gillespie, executive sec tary, of Greenwood, has written us lat the Methodist Training School ill be conducted at Lander College, une 22-29. A very strong program v course of instruction has been ar mged. Those who attend will be ared for in the College but are ex erted to take towels and bed linen rith them and also to pay $1.00 per ay (or part of day) for board and jdging. There will be a matriculation ee of $1.00 but no tuition. The first leal served will be dinner Monday. une23. The attendance upon this chool should be large as it offers ex eptional advantages at a nominal spense. > Miss Florence Mims Enter tains. . -T' Miss Florence Mims entertained at i patriotic tea Friday evening in hon >r of Miss Hortense Marshall of Bos ;on. About twenty girls, and boys ?vere present. The pergola, lighted ind decorated in flags, red white and blue paper and flowers, formed a bower under which six tables were 5et. A four course dinner was served Before and after dinner the guests played and sang. This was the second affair given in honor of Miss Mar shall. Reception for Miss Marshall. On Thursday evening Miss Ruth Tompkins entertained at a delightful party in honor of Miss Hortense Mar shal of Boston, Mass. The evening was pleasant and the yard, porch and halls were filled with the guests entertaining themselves with progressive conversation. Several out of town guests were present and a number of returned students. At the conclusion of the evening, delightful block cream and cakes were served.