Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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MEMORIAL SERVICES. (Continued from page one.) ?we observed a score and more of fa miliar names upon tombstones, men ?and women whose families have had a part in making history for Edge .field county, "^ea, more-families whose names are emblazoned upon the pages of South Carolina's his tory. Among these families are Wal: ker, Glover, Murrah, McKie, Townes, Reynolds, Whatley, Kenrick, Harris, Butler, Atkins, Lyon, Timmerman, Mealing, DeLaughter, Briggs, Ro per, Mays .Anderson, Mathews, Ram bo, Bunch, Mundy and others*. Not all could be chronicled in such a lim ited time. Regent's Report. As Regent of Old Ninety Six District chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, I have the hon or and privilege to submit to you the following summary of our year's work. In a quiet way we hav? been active in every movement for National and .State D. A. R. advancements, believ ing that true patriotism and what ever tends to develop the institutions of the Daughters of the American Revolution adds to our assets. But ^we proudly confess that our great est interest, efforts and energies have been devoted to Tamass'ee In dustrial School ,and with the happy thought that every dollar invested in this institution for indigent moun tain children, is but another bead added to our rosary of love and de votion to the pride of the D. A. R. of South Carolina. During my encumbency the fol lowing contributions have been .made: To Tamassee Industrial school one pair of feather pillows, sent in .September, and in October $25, thus liquidating the first foundership 3>ledge of $100 made in 1916. In January $25 was again sent as our ifirst payment on our second founder ship pledge of $100. This second foundership is a memorial to our two deceased members, Mrs. Linie Mims , Allen and Mrs. Fannie A. Tompkins. As we buoyantly tread life's fragrant pathway, we think it eminently and truly fitting to scatter rose leaves .and flowers to keep fresh the mem tory of our departed members. On recommendation of the Execu tive Board all chapters were request ed to contribute $50 for current ex penses of this school, and according ly, this plan was unanimously adopt ed at the State Conference, and for this purpose the "Tamassee Drive" -was inaugurated. During March a canvass was made among our mem bers when $50 was subscribed to the ""Drive Fund,' 'thus securing the re quired amount, and consequently getting Old Ninety Six District chap ter on the honor1 roll. $10 was con tributed to the Georgetown School. To Maurice de La Ferriere, ? descen dant of General Thomas Simter, $5; To tie International College at -Springfield, Mass., a school for aliens, $5, this being our share of the $5,000 scholarship in this school presented to Mrs. George Thacker Guernsey, ? retiring president General, N. S., D. A. R. from the states as an expres sion of our approval and gratitude for the excellency of her adminis tration.. A handsome leather bound copy of the "Life of General Francis Marion' by Peter Horry, was presented to the D. A. R. Library, Memorial Conti nental Hall. An appreciative letter was received, asknowledging it as one of South Carolina's choicest clas sics. All National and State dues of the .chapter have been paid. The chapter has held every regular meeting out of its scheduled ten. It is interested in thrift and conservation. To cur tail expenses the Year Books were ordered from J. E. Caldwell & Co., .of Philadelphia, the official jewelers and stationers of the D. A. R. and the programs written by hand by one of the members. Early in 1920 four sweaters were .'knitted for the Associated Charities of Columbia. In response to a re quest of the State chairman of His torical Relics, six sketches of histori .cal relics were sent her for filing in the State Archives and in making her annual report, the following received special mention: "From Mrs. P. P. Blalock, Jr., one of the first copies of the Declaration of Independence, . and also a lovely old Colonial china cup and saucer with gold lining." "From Miss Sarah Collett R. Collett, a unique and interesting copy of a Bounty Land Grant from King George ni of Great Britain, to her ancestor, James Scott, dated 1709, and. signed by Lord Charles Gren ville Montague, Colonial Governor of South Carolina. Also a copy of the .old original plat was included." The chapter history has been written and was the first to be received by the . .State Historian, which together with the history of the various chapters the state will be published in c volume. The chairman of our Ame canization Committee interview all resident aliens and ascertain that all had been naturalized ss one, whose application for becomi an American citizen was pendil Our chapter has the distinction having on the National Reciproci Exchange, an article by one of o members, there being only five frc South Carolina. We are interested placing in the Edgefield Public 1 brary a "corner" for g?n?alogie research, and with this aim in vie a year's subscription to the Daugl ers of the American Revolution ma azine has been presented to the brary, while lineage books, volum 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50 and [ have been ordered. We had representation in Chera by the Regent and at Continent Congress in Washington, D. C. by o\ able Historian, Mrs. J. L. Minis. We do not think we are undul optimistic when we say that we ha\ taken a decided step forward durin the past year. We feel encouraged z we review our year's work and loo forward to a more prosperous con ting year with an enthusiastic men bership united in patriotic work i State and Country. Joseph Choate said in speaking o women: "No cause that is not grea enough to demand their devotio and pure enough to deserve thei sympathy can ever wholly triumpl And it is in the hands of the ?rome; of a country that its destiny repos es." SARAH R. COLLETT, Retiring Regent. _ Campaign in Interest of De velopment Board. Columbia, June 15.-New deter mination to utilize and capitalize thi possibilities of this commonwealtl was the outstanding feature of th< "Do it for South Carol?na" dinnei given in this city on Monday even, ing. The message of the occasion was the need in South Carolina of a keen er sense of what Governor Coopei calls "statemindedness," and out of the gathering came a united expres sion that "South Carolina can do it, and she will." The dinner .was arranged by Gov ernor Cooper. Former Governor Man ning and the'members oft the state committee of which they are the heads, for the purpose of formally launching the expansion campaign of the South Carolina Development Board. The invitations to the event included those in each . of the 46 counties who have assumed the lead ership of the campaign in their sec tions. In addition, all the editors of the state were asked to attend that they might have first hand knowledge of this movement and the aims and purposes which have inspired it. The campaign for memberships and support for the development board will open next Monday, June 21. The goals are 10,000 members and an annual income of $250,000, all pledged for three years. A large share of the income will be represent ed by a sustaining fund apart from the membership dues. In every coun ty there is a campaign organization, the counties being grouped in 10 dis tricts. The plan is to complete the drive in four days. Growing interest in the movement which is represented by the Develop ment Board has given members of the state committees opportunity to make a new definition of the under taking. "This is a straight business propo sition," it is, said. "If there is any idealism in the organization it is con fined to the one ambition to make South Carolina the best state in the union and then tell the world about it," which is another way of saying that we will capitalize our reputa tion, our resources and our possibili ties. "The program of the board is a clean cut appeal to the practical sense of every South Carolinian, one which will put money in his pocket. Every salient feature of the program has a direct bearing upon the busi ness interests and personal welfare of every citizen, no matter where he lives or how he makes his living. "Improvement of the educational system and of health and sanitation throughout the state, the equaliza tion of assessment and taxation, the encouragement of road building in every section ,the establishment of home cash markets; attention to all of these and a dozen other matters will be reflected in the prosperity of every citizen and every community. It would be impossible to take up these projects in any one county without benefitting the other coun ties. But the scope of the work of the South Carolina Development Board will be state-wide." State Campaign to Open on June 22. Itineraries for candidates for state offices and for the United States sen ate and congress have been arranged by the special committee of the State Democratic executive commit tee. The state campaign will open ih June 22, with aspirants for the United States senate and congress given the initial hearing in Sumter." The former will close in Newberry,1 while the latter will terminate in Charleston. Two rest periods of eight days each break the monotony of the long and winding trail. The commit tee was composed of Wilie Jones, H. N. Edmunds and G. A. Guignard. The last day for filing pledges and paying the assessment fee is noon of June 21, the day prior to the opening of the campaign. The pledges may be filed with Thomas P. Cothran of Greenville, chairman of the execu tive committee, or for the conve nience of candidates with Harry N. Edmunds of Columbia, secretary, or Wilie Jones of Columbia, treasurer. A pledge must also be filed with.the secretary of state. The assessments must be paid to Mr. Jones, treasurer. The fees for the different offices follows: United States senate, $400; congress, $175; governor, $150! all other state offices $75; solicitor, $75. The assessments must be paid by 12 o'clock, noon, Monday? June 22. The itineraries fol low: State Offices. Columbia, Tuesday, June 22. Lexington, Wednesday, June 23. Saluda, Thursday, June 24. Edgefield, Friday ,June 25. Aiken, Saturday, June 26. Barnwell, Monday, June 28. Allendale, Tuesday, June 29. Hampton, Wednesday, June 30. Beaufort, Thursday, July 1. Ridgeland, Friday, July 2. Walterboro, Saturday, July 3. Charleston, Monday, July 5. St. George, Tuesday, July 6.. Bamberg, Wednesday, July 7. " Orangeburg, Thursday, July 8. St. Matthews, Friday, July 9. Sumter, Saturday, July 10. . 1 Rest eight days. Manning, Monday, July 19. Monck's Corner, Tuesday, July 20. Georgetown, Wednesday, July 21. Kingstree, Thursday, July 22. Florence, Friday, July 23. Marion, Saturday, July 24. Conway, Monday, July)26. Dillon, Tuesday, July 27. Bennettsville, Wednesday July 28. ( Chesterfield, Thursday, July 29^_:. Bishopvil?e, Friday, July 30. Darlington, Saturday, July 31. Rest eight days. Camden, Monday, August 9. , Lancaster, Tuesday, August 10. York, Wednesday, August ll. - Chester, Thursday, August 12. Winnsboro, Friday, August 13. ? Union, Saturday, August 14. I Spartanburg, . Monday, August 16. Gaffney, Tuesday, August 17. Greenville, Wednesday, August 18. j Pickens, Thursday, August 19. j Walhalla, Friday, August 20. Anderson, Saturday, August 21. ( Abbeville, Monday, August 23. ? Greenwood, Tuesday, August 24. } McCormick, Wednesday August 25 Laurens, Thursday, August 26. Newberry, Friday, August 27. j Senate and Congress. Sumter, Tuesday, June 22. Bishopville, Wednesday, June 23. Darlington, Thursday, June 24. Bennettsville, Friday, June 25. ? Chesterfield, Saturday, June 26. Camden, Monday, June 28. Lancaster, Tuesday, June .29. York, Wednesday, June 30. Chester, Thursday, July 1. Winnsboro, Friday, July 2. Columbia, Saturday, July 3. Spartanburg, Monday, July 5. Union, Tuesday, July 6. Gaffney, Wednesday, July 7. Walhalla, Thursday, July 8. Pickens, Friday, July 9. Greenville, Saturday, July 10. r,-T, Anderson, Monday, July 12. Abbeville, Tuesday, July 13. McCormick, Wednesday, July 14. 1 Greewood, Thursday, July 15. Laurens, Friday, July 16. Newberry, Saturday, July 17. 1 Eight days rest. Lexington, Monday, July 26. Saluda, Tuesday, July 27. Edgefield, Wednesday, July 28. ' Aiken, Thursday, July 29. Barnwell, Friday, July 30. Allendale, Saturday, July 31. Hampton, Monday, August 2. Beaufort, Tuesday, August 3 Ridgeland, Wednesday, August 4. ? Walterboro, Thursday, August 5. St. George, Friday, August 6. Bamberg, Saturday, August 7. Eight days rest. / St. Matthews, Monday, August 16. Orangeburg, Tuesday, August 17. Dillon, Wednesday, August 18. Conway, Thursday, Auust 19. Marion, Friday, August 20. Florence, Saturday, August 21. Kingstree, Monday, August 23. We have just re $10.00 Mitty Suits going for . . . We have a large assortment Wash Waists -$2.50 wai We also have a large assor REDUCED PRICES. $6.00 Skirts of Wash Satin for . . . $9.5( Re SPECIALS FOR TEN THE STO I Manning, Tuesday, August 24. Georgetown, Wednesday, August 25. Monck's Corner, Thursday, August 26. Charleston, Friday, August 27. Greetings. To the Board of Commerce and Good People of Edgefield, S. C.: Whereas the Crawford Avenue Baptist Sunday school in regular ses sion Sunday, May 23, 1920, did by a unanimous vote that the school draft Resolutions and send to the Board of Commerce and good people of Edgefield in appreciation of their hospitality shown us on the trip of our annual picnic on the 31st day of j May, 1920. 1st, That in as much as the town of Edgefield and those who contrib uteed in any way to our pleasure on the above occasion, that we extend to them a rising vote of thanks in appreciation of their hospitality. 2nd, That we commend them for! their generous good will and fore thought in furnishing automobiles | and trucks which added so much to our pleasure and enjoyment. } 3rd;-That we extend to the Edge field Academy and Prof. C. F. Brooks our sincere thanks for the ase of the school house and grounds, 3eats etc., on the occasion. 4th, That we as a people shall al-; tvays have a dear place in our hearts for the people of Edgefield who did nore for us than has ever been done by any one on any of our former) picnics. 5th, That a copy of these Resolu ;ions be t'sent the Board of Com merce of Edgefield, S. C., a copy to ;he local paper of the county and re }uest publication of same, and that i copy be kept on our files for future record. Done by order of the Crawford Avenue Baptist Sunday school this the 30th day of May, 1920. W. F. BENTLEY, Superintendent. NOTICE State of South Carolina, County of Edgefield. Whereas a petition has been filed ind all legal requirements met, it is ?ereby ordered that the regularly ap pointed Board of Trustees of Har mony School District No. 23, do hold in election at the Centre Spring jchool house on June 29, 1920 for he purpose of voting upon the ques ;ion of levying and collecting a spec ial tax of three (3) mills on the dol ar of all taxable property within said district proceeds of such spec al tax to be used for school purposes in Harmony school district No. 23. kt this election only such resident ?lectors as pay tax on real or person il property, and who are entitled to ?rote in General Elections shall be al lowed to vote. The polls shall open at 3 o'clock a. m., and close at 4 p. m., ind in all respects comply with Sec. L742, Con. School Law of South Car olina W. W. FULLER, E. H. FOLK, G. F. LONG, Co. Board Education, E. C. S. C. June 12, 1920. Eyes scientifically examined and glasses properly fitted. GEO. F. MIMS, Optometrist-Optician, Edgefield, S. C. THE HUB AU Millinery at Half Price (Next Door to The Farmers Bank) ceived a large shipment of Mitty Suits in any color $7.00 Children's Mitty Suits going for ... . $6.95 $4.95 ; of Ladies' White dj-t Jj sts going for . . . . . . . <pl4*ft) tment of waists in Georgette and Crepe-de Chine at GREATLY SKIRTS $5.00 Skirts of White Repp for . . . . ) Skirts of White ?pp for. $3.50 $7.50 $2.95 DAYS ONLY, BEGINNING , SATURDAY, JUNE 19 IRE WHERE YOUR DOLLAR tUYS MOST THE FARMERS BANK OF EDGEFIELD, 5. C. Capital and Surplus Profit? Total Resources Ovei' - - $190,000.00 $800,000.00 SAFETY ANLT SERVICE IS WHAT WE OFFER TO THE PUBLIC Open vonr account with us for the year 1920. Invest your savings in one of our Interest Bearing Certificates. of Deposit. Lock boxes for rent in which to keep your valuable pa-., pers, etc. . \ AU business matters referred to ns pleasantly and carefully handled. We Solicit Your Business. EDGEFIELD RESTAURANT We are DOW ready to serve meals at all hoars, day or night. We invite the public to give us a trial. Tbat is all we ask, being confident that we can render service that will please. We have a first-class cook and everything is served in the best possible manner. Edgefield Restaurant Next Door to Smith-Marsh Company THE BEST F SOUTHER CLIMAT fjOOLEDGS Make Your House a Home Why let your home get that shabby "down at the heel" ap pearance, when a coat of good paint will give it that "weU kept" look? Cooledge Hygrade is the "best paint made for the Southern Climate." We will be glad to send you a color chart and booklets. Write or call at our store to-day. PRINCE L. ADAMS Johnston, S. C. C-B STANDS FOB COOLEDGE HYGBADE These two letters **. sere you that yon are getting the best paint made for the Southern Climate,