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^^^^^ ?ides! Newspaper 3a ^iwth top?te V0L g4 EDGEFIELD, S. C., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 1920_NO. 4 JOHNSTON LETTER. Churches Hold Easter Ser vices. Marriage of Mr. A. B. Lott and Miss Amick. D. A. R. Met. Beautiful and impressive Easter services were held on Sunday morn ing, at all the churches, and the ser mons had as their theme "The Resur rection of the Lord," and sweet Eas ter anthems were sung. The revival which was to have be gun on Sunday morning, April 4th, at the Baptist church will not begin until Sunday, April 11th. The pastor Mr. Brooke .received a message from Dr. Hardy ,of Georgia, who was to assist him, that his mother was very ill and he could not leave her. He hoped to come later on. In about three weeks, there will be an election for a 4 mill tax addition al, the money to be used for High School purposes. Mr. JJ Howard Payne has return ed from the University Hospital where he underwent an operation. He remained only three weeks and is gaining his strength rapidly. His friends hope to see him out again be fore long. Miss Vera Trotter of Leesville is visiting Mrs. Walter Sawyer, and on last Saturday evening she was com plimented with a charming dinner party. Mrs. John Fleming Marsh has gone to Batesburg to visit in the home of , her father, Mr. T. B. Kernaghan. Memorial Day will be observed here by the U. JX C. on Sunday, May 9th instead of May 10th, and Prof. Yates Snowden of Columbia will de liver the address. The occasion will be in the afternoon. There was much interest centered in the marriage of Mr. A. B. Lott and Miss Amick of Chappell?., which oc curred on Thursday afternoon. \ Miss Amick is a charming young ?woman of many beautiful" traits of character, and the groom who is one of the town's highly esteemed young business men, is in every way wnrthy of his fair bride. The happy young couple will make their home here. The Emily Geiger chapter, D. A. R., met with Mrs. Alice Cox on Mon day, Mrs. P. N. Lott, vice-regent, pre siding. Many points of chapter work were discussed, and the finance committee stated that they now had a good plan whereby to raise funds, to be carried out on Saturday, and on the 23, the Furman Glee Club would come. From the latter the money made will be en tirely for educational purposes, half of the proceeds for Furman Univer sity and half for Mountain School at Tomassee. Thrift was discussed and Miss Frances Turner was made thrift chairman. Marking the memorial tree and the spot of Revolutionary inter est will be decided later. Mrs. M. R. Wright led the program and Mrs. O. D. Black gave interesting sketches of Emily Geiger, Dicey Langston and Anne Kennedy. Mrs. Harry Strother's paper was on "The Women of South Carolina in the Revolution." The hostess served an enjoyable salad course with coffee. A public meeting is being planned at an early date, at which time there' will be talks and an address on the great importance of education. Good music will be an attractive feature. Mr. H. C. Strother went to Shel byville, Tenn., last Thursday on a business trip. Mrs. J. R. Kelly of Charleston is visiting relatives. Misses Carrie Belle Stevens and Janie Bruce of Coker College and Miss Marie Lewis of G. W. C., came home for the Easter holidays. The friends of Mrs. W. L. Coleman are grieved to know of her illness, she having suffered a stroke of par alysis recently. Mrs. Jimmie Wright, whom many knew as Miss Sue Collett, was oper ated on Saturday at University Hos pital for goitre. She had been here for a week or more under treatment Misses Isabelle and Bessie Bean, who are teaching at Bamberg, came home for the week-end. Mrs. P. N. Lott was hostess for the New Century club on Tuesday after noon and a pleasant afternoon was spent by the members. During business the members dis cussed the Longfellow memorial, and made a contribution, every club wo man of General Federation being en rolled as a member. Longfellow's sweet personality, as breathed through his poetry, has be come a treasured national possession -naturally his birthplace should be long to all the people. Conservation Day will be observed. The school for illiterates was re ported ready, and time would be de voted to this in the afternoon and evening, choosing certain days. The class will be taught in the home' of Mrs. Jas. White. During the program a good paper was given by Mrs. T. R. Denny on "The Jew's sensational age-ending." Mrs. J. W. Marsh had charge of the question box. The hostess served a dainty sweet course and a while was spent in so cial chat. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. J. A. Lott. The Apollo Music Club held a most pleasant meeting with Mrs. J. W. Marsh at Breezy Heights on Tues day afternoon. During business, the club decided to observe Conservation Day by an exchange of flowers and seeds and any other way the mem bers might think of. The international Longfellow mern orial was discussed and a contribu tion will be given. The chapter has had an honor in being .asked to furnish a musician at the State Federation ,and Miss Em ma Bouknight, an accomplished mu sician, was jamed, and will attend, having been elected one of the dele gates, with Mrs. Mims Walker an al ternate. Miss Zena Payne, President, being a delegate also. The program arranged by Mrs. 'G. D. Walker was delightful; piano solos being given by Misses Gladys Saw yer, Emma Bouknight, Catherine Thomas and Mrs. Mims Walker which was interspersed with victrola vocal selections by-Caruso, Horner^ Scfta mann-Heink and Miller. Later the hostess served an elabo rate salad course with coffee. W. C. T. U. Meeting. Monday afternoon, the W. C. T. U. was very delightfully entertained in the home of Mrs. N. M. Jones, the meeting beginning at 4 o'clock. The devotions were conducted by Mrs. E. J. Norris, and consisted of Psalm 1. A lovely feature of the meeting was the singing of John Barleycorn Goodbye by little Frances Willard Johnson, with piano accompaniment by her sister, Elizabeth. These little girls are an example to other people of what can be well done by very lit tle girls. The citizenship study was one of unusual interest, Mrs. Tillman hav ing assigned sections of the chapter on Congress to the various members. The first talk was made on Congress by Mrs. W. B. Cogburn. Mrs. B. E. Nicholson explained how bills are in troduced in Congress, Mrs. T. H. Rainsford gave a resume of some former speakers of the House, speak ing especially of speakers Reid and Cannon. Mrs. W. L. Dunovant com pared the cities of the United States, those under the influence of woman's suffrage and those which were not, .there being a great difference for good in suffrage cities. Mrs. Mims gave current events on suffrage ac tivities. Mr. A. B. Carwile was called upon to make a talk on the cigarette ques tion, and responded in a very prac tical view of the situation, as re gards the evil and in regard to the new impetus towards the planting of tobacco in new territory. He seem ed very interested in the problem and its solution. Little Lucy Scurry sang as an ap propriate vocal selection, a song story, "Caught," which showed the strong power of habit, and was beau tifully done. The announcement was made of those who had been awarded prizes in the High and Graded schools. At the close of the meeting ice cream and two kinds of cake were served, which was quite a novelty, and very much enjoyed, for while the wind howled on the outside, a warm fire glowed on the inside, and it was all like summer weather. The after noon was enjoyably and profitably spent. The next meeting will be held i in May with Mrs. W. L. Nicholson, i Miss Florence Mims Hears Dr. George A. Gordon in Boston. Dear Advertiser: This morning I attended services in the Old South Congregational church where Dr. George A. Gordon preaches. His subject was a "Just Memory." His remarks were worth repeating, I think. Without memory, he said, there could be no knowledge, for perceptions, thoughts, feelings, impressions ana1 imaginations uncon nected would pass away, if we could not recall them to broaden our knowl edge. The Bible was once a memory till it was incorporated into a book by the inspired writers and it is through memory that we enjoy its teachings. He is an optimist, because he sees that people have remembered the great literature of the world through out all the ages, rather than the shal low; that the memory concerns itself with the just and worthwhile and that in itself would be enough to make him hopeful of the race for it has passed the stage of the street lamp in literature and is living under the constellations. Thirty-six years ago he became the pastor of the^Old South Church and in that year conducted the funeral of hte former pastor. On that occasion two of Massachusetts' greatest sons were present, Phillips Brooks and Edward Everett Hale. Since he was speaking particularly of memory and the enjoyments that come from it, he recalled how the son of the former pastor had shaken his hand and wish ed that as many as thirty-six years might be his record at the Old South Church. His voice almost trembled as he said that this was the thirty-sixth year, perhaps the very month in which he had so long ago first become associated with that place? I have repeated these remarks of his not so much for their worth as^or the worth of the man who spoke* them, because I believe that he is very great. I am inclined to doubt the old say ing concerning the three ways of be coming great. I think it can neither be thrust upon one, nor can it be in born. It can only be achieved. As with learning, there is no royal road by which one may reach the goal. Certainly this is true if "only the good are truly great." Thisman has a face that is full of j understanding, the sort that a child might be attracted by. He is old now, and his countenance shows the kind ly placidity that has met storms ana weathered them. The face of -ge js even more interesting than chat of youth, for it reflects the impression of knowledge and experience. A tremendous congregation gath ered to hear him, so large an audi ence, in fact that after the huge audi torium and the spacious galleries had been filled, chairs were brought and ,placed near the platform" for those who were so anxious to hear his words of wisdom. * And so I say of him, as someone said of Lincoln: "Grave was his visage but no cloud could dull The radiance from within that made ' it beautiful." FLORENCE MIMS. 142 Hemcnway Street, Boston, Mass. Death of a Good Colored Woman. Mr. Editor: Please allow me to speak of the death of a good colored woman, Lula Mitchell, who died on the 24th of March. Among all of the colored people, especially the female, Lula was one ofthe best, both in quality, honesty and refinement. She lived with me for eight years and in all of these, I have neverfound Lula out of her place. All of my housework was well done, also my cooking was a pleasure for me to enjoy. She was a model for all of the other colored people for peace and quietness. I have been farming for fifty years and she did better service for me in my business than any person of the kind I have ever worked. So I trust that since she is our loss, may she be heaven's gain. S. T. WILLIAMS. A large selection of men's silk shirts on hand, price $5 to $12. RUBENSTEIN. Mrs. Sallie Usher Bunch Dies at 81 Years of Age. Entered into rest at 1 o'clock April 3, Mrs. Sallie Usher Bunch, in the 81st year of her a ?re. I he funeral will take place Sunday at 12 o'clock from Wilson's funeral home, interment at her family burying ground on the Martintown road, South Carolina. The deceased is survived by one daughter, Miss Lilla Bunch of Au gusta, Ga., Mr Walter Bunch of Charleston, S. C., and Mr. Harry Bunch of North Augusta, S. C. The friends and relatives are respectful ly invited to attend the funeral. The following gentlemen are re quested to act as pall bearers : Messrs Hugh Harrison, Hugh Scott, Meadie Hammond, George McKie, Tom Mc Kie and Milton Barker.-Augusta Chronicle. ? The friends of Mrs. Sallie Bunch in Edgefield w?re deeply saddened to learn of her death' at her home in Augusta Saturday. For several years Mrs. Bunch's health has been steadily failing but she bore up remarkably well for one of her extreme age. Al though enfeebled in body by failing strength and thc weight of accumu lating years, Mrs. Bunch was remark ably vigorous and active in mind. Her long life has not only been a blessing unspeakable to the loved ones in the home circle but her example and in fluence have been a sweet benedic tion to the community. Mrs. Bunch before her marriage was Miss Sallie Usher of Charleston and she bore the marks easily discernable , of that' so cial and intellectual culture peculiar to Charleston and so characteristic of the old Charleston people. No where will there be found a higher order of culture and in this atmos-^ phere Miss Sallie Usher was reared. In her younger years she was the leader in the social and community life of Meriwether. Having been [faithful in serving Him and in filling r^t^mission or earth, she has.-been. called up higher at the close of ? long and useful life crowned with full fruition. Edgefield Post, American Le gion, Holds Smoker. Edgefield County Post Number 30, American Legion, gave an enjoyable smoker last Monday evening in the Court House. The affair was largely attended by the ex-service men of the town and quite a number from the country, despite the cold weather. The men gathered around a stove and enjoyed smokes while listening to jokes and stories of war times. Many a laugh was enjoyed. The meeting was then called to or der and quite a number of questions of interest . to ex-soldiers were dis cussed. After a full discussion, the post unanimously voted a resolution to the effect that thc Adjutant inform United States Senator Dial (who had asked for the sentiment of the Post) that the Post favors a cash payment of $1.50 a day by the government to all soldiers who were in service in the late war. It was pointed out at the meeting that all civilian employ ees of the government received large, cash bonus during the war and that all labor received good pay during the war while the soldiers received one dollar per day and bread and "corn Willy." The ex-soldiers feel that they are due something in the way of "adjusted compensation" for their services in the war, and for the sacrifices they made to enter service. Those present were informed that the Y. M. C. A. offers free educa tional scholarships to ex-service men and that information concerning these scholarships can bc secured from Probate Judge Kinnaird, who is representing the Y. M. C. A. educa tional movement in this county. Pos ters relative to the Y. M. C. A. edu cational scheme have been placed in the lobby of the post office. This is a good opportunity for former service men to take correspondence courses on various subjects and is well worth investigating. The Post was informed that the quarters for the proposed social club will soon be vacated and that it is hoped to get the club staited early in May. A general discussion relative to the club was entered into, and a resolution was adopted that a social club be formed, to be composed of all ex-service men who desire to join and other citizens who wish to avail them selves of the privileges of the club. A test vote was taken and practical ly every man present signified his de sire to become a member of the club on the same basis of membership as the citizens generally will enjoy. The resolution provided however, that if and ex-soldier or ex-sailor feels un able financially to join the club, that he not be debarred the privilege of the club because of this reason; he will always be welcomed at the club. A committee composed of T. B.' Greneker, M. B. Tucker and James 0. Sheppard was appointed to isee all members of the Post and urge them to join the proposed club, and also to see more citizens of the town and county and secure their memberships. The dues to the club will be $12.00 per year, the first year's dues payable in a lump sum so that furniture and equipment may be purchased, dues thereafter to be payable . monthly, quarterly, annually or semi-annually as the individual members might pre fer. The club will occupy four rooms in the Tompkins building behind the Bank of Edgefield, and will be equip ped with two pool tables, reading and writing room and a card and game room. It is planned to make the club a general social centre for the town and county. Already about fifty gen tlemen outside of the American Le gion have applied for membership. The Post was also informed that very soon the organization of a Wo-_ man's Auxiliary of the Post will be undertaken. State Headquarters of the Legion is now working out a plan for such an organization. It is realiz ed that to make anything a success, the ladies must be behind it and the ex-service men desire the co-opera tion of the "fair .ones." - The ladies will be especially help ful in planning the interior arrange ments of the social club. The last matter discussed was the proposal to organize a tank com pany of, the National Guard and the men were most enthusiastic. Nearly every one present agreed to join the company. A detailed account of this phase of the meeting appears in an other column of the paper. Another smoker will be held in the near future. Boll Weevil Gains in All South ern States But Arkansas, Texas Washington, April 3.-Boll weevil infestation gained in every stat? of the cotton belt except Arkansas and | Texas last year, and is now approach ing the Limits of cotton production on the northern edge of the belt, the de partment of agriculture reports. Approximately 34,500 square miles became infested during the year, the most important develop ment being the very rapid advance noithward along the eastern portion of the line of infestation in Tennes see, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. West of the Missis sippi River there was comparatively little change from the previous year's line of infestation. A slight recession occurred entirely across Arkansas. The weevil lost ground in Arkansas to the extent of 5,300 square miles ?rnd in Texas over an area of about 250 square miles. About 115,000 square miles re main uninfested. . The weevil was found to occur in the mountains of Arizona on a wild cotton plant but has not yet attacked I the cultivated cotton in that state. It wasjound in Eddy County, New Mexico, in 1918, but evidently failed to become established under the ad verse conditions prevailing in that district and no specimens were found there during 1919. Democratic Executive Meeting Called. Mr. G. M. Smith, a member of the Democratic executive committee of Edgefield county, has called the com mittee to meet at Edgefield Monday, April 12, at ll o'clock. The object of the meeting is to elect a county chairman to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the lamented B. E. Nicholson. The rules of the party pro vide that "in the case the office of chairman of the county committee shall become vacant by death, resig nation or otherwise, the committee shall have the power to fill the vacan cy by electing a chairman to serve until the organization of the next regular county convention." Newsy Letter From Two School Girls Dear Advertiser: Our little school house is 'situated in a large pine grove just behind the Red Oak Grove church. The school is small but we are doing splendid work. * Every Thursday morning we have our Sunday school lesson taught us by our teacher, Miss Mamie Bussey. So far, we have escaped that awful disease, flu. Not a single case has been in our school and we are all very grateful for this. The Easter hunt that was given at our school on last Friday afternoon was a great success, Pat Bush being the prize winner for finding the most eggs. We had the pleasure of having our parents with us on this occasion. Misses Mamie Bussey and Lullie Timmerman were the guests, of Mrs. Willie Dom last Saturday and Miss Lou Eva Parkman Saturday night. We are now having preaching twice each month by Rev. G. W. Bus sey, who has been our faithful leader for the past forty years. In July we expect to celebrate his fiftieth anni versary. Miss Lullie Timmerman was the guest of Mrs. Eugene Thurmond on last Friday night also Mr. and. Mrs. Eustice Thurmond. Mr. Willie Parkman and his fam ily spent the past week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Press Park man. At our last Y. W. A. meeting we had two new members, added to our roll, Misses W. E. and Maggie Willis. Miss Sallie Willis is spending this week with her aunt, Mrs. Mamie Doo little. "Red Oak Grove School." Sweetwater Happenings. We are having rainy weather again, also witnessed a terrible hail storm early Sunday morning. The farmers will never catch up with their work if the weather continues. We are very glad to hear that Mr. J. P. Mealing's family is recovering from the flu and hope all will soon return to school again. Mr. Louis Cater is spending this week-end with his parents in Charles ton. The W. M. S. held their regular meeting Friday afternoon at Coop er's school. They had very good at tendance. We are very glad to see Miss Mary Roper up again after several days of illness. Mrs. Roberson has been spending a while with her daughter, Mrs. John Reese, who has been ill with flu. Glad to know she. is convalescing. There is preaching at Sweetwater twice a month now, on second and fourth Sunday afternoons at three o'clock, conducted by Dr. Thayer from North Augusta. We are going to have an Easter hunt at our school house next Friday afternoon at five o'clock. Hope to have a large attendance as we are ex pecting good times. Motored From Florida. Col. F. N. K. Bailey stopped hr Edgefield for a few hours Tuesday while en route* from his winter home in Serbing, Florida to Greenwood. He and Mrs. Bailey spend three months every winter in Florida. Mrs. Bailey made a portion of the return journey in the car with Col. Bailey and then boarded a train at some point in Georgia for Greenwood. Col. Bailey has a young orange grove of ten acres that will begin bearing next winter. He has arranged to have thirty acres more set in orange trees in July. Col. Bailey praises the old Plank Road leading to Edgefield from Augusta. He stated that he has travelled about 800 miles in his car and that, except the hard-surface roads in a portion of Florida, the Old Plank Road is the best road that he. has travelled on his long journey. Did you know that we will equip I your Ford with Shock Absorbers and guarantee them to give satisfaction and servcie? , YONCE & MOONEY. WANTED: To buy Scrap Iron of all kinds, brass, copper, aluminum, rags, bones, etc. Highest prices paid. Next door to Cassell's guano house. LOUIS KAMENOFF, Johnston, S. C.